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Fossil find Paleontologist shares discovery of ammonite on Mount Benson. PAGE 9 Readers respond Feedback on Colliery Dam, smart meter stories. PAGE 12 Business accord Province consults with owners on policies, support. PAGE 3

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Nurse practitioners hope to ease pressure on health-care system Health officials see possibilities for improvement, but questions about liability and patient care remain BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Bylaw fines increasing Nanaimo city council passed the first three readings of a business licence amendment bylaw Monday, to increase the maximum fine for businesses that violate the bylaw from $2,000 to $10,000. The minimum fine will remain at $50. The increase is allowable under Section 263 of the Community Charter in accordance with the Offence Act, and was triggered by council’s wish to increase fines for Nanaimo businesses that sold

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Support staff, university head to mediation in contract talks Mediation is the next step to negotiating a contract between Vancouver Island University and its support staff. Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1838 and VIU agreed to move to mediation as the next step in the collective bargaining process. The union, which represents almost 300 employees including food services workers, clerical staff, facilities workers and library staff, voted 86 per cent in favour of strike action last week. The parties will meet with a private mediator during the next few days with the goal of achieving a renewed collective agreement. Updates on the bargaining process are available on the university’s website at www. viu.ca/labourupdate, the CUPE website at www. cupe1858.org, and on Twitter at @VIUNews. Both parties agreed to make no further public comment.

Police find no criminal intent behind on-ice hockey incident Police are not recommending charges against a 14-year-old Bantam league hockey player from Nanaimo after RCMP investigators determined there was no criminal intent behind two separate on-ice incidents. The investigation resulted from a Sept. 23 game between Bantam A teams from Nanaimo and Saanich at Frank Crane Arena. Two allegations were made, involving a bodycheck and another alleging a Nanaimo player used his stick to spear a Saanich player during a second bodycheck. The player from Saanich required medical treatment for serious internal injuries after the game. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said numerous witness accounts and a video of the event failed to identify any evidence of criminality.

Bike store targeted by thieves in spate of break and enters All store owner Corey Piket can do is watch as security camera footage shows a thief break into his store and snatch an estimated $5,000 worth of merchandise before fleeing into the darkness. The third break and enter in recent months at Oak Bay Bikes, on the corner of the Island Highway and 106th St., happened at 4:40 a.m. Friday. The culprit cut the lock on the front door, smashed the glass and cut the secondary lock. Piket said police responded quickly, arriving within four minutes of the glass being smashed, but too late to catch the suspect, whose face and head were covered by a balaclava and hat. He also wore a down vest and long-sleeve shirt. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Graham Beard, a paleontologist in Qualicum, creates a fibre-glass cast of an ammonite fossil on Mount Benson. It’s one of the biggest Beard has seen and possibly the largest on Vancouver Island. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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You never know what you might stumble across when you’re out for a walk on Vancouver Island. And every so often, someone stumbles across a big find. Elke Wohlleben and her son, Enzo, of Nanaimo, were out for a hike on Mount Benson recently when they discovered a huge ammonite impression in a dried out creek bed. “Elke was walking ahead of her son Enzo and she stepped right over it and didn’t even notice what it was,” said Graham Beard, a paleontologist in Qualicum. “He said, ‘Mom, did you see this?’ and then of course she got very excited when she saw what he was talking about.” The creature that made the impression sported a shell about one metre across when it died about 70 million years ago. It’s one of the biggest Beard has ever seen and possibly the largest ever discovered on the Island. The Wohllebens took a photo of their find and called Beard who, in turn, called Rod Bartlet, who works for the Geological Survey of Canada, and together they went to the site to make a cast of the impression. Beard has yet to identify the species of ammonite that made its mark in history. “We could see there are a lot of details in the coarse ribbing and the fine ribbing on the shell,” Beard said. “So it’s

got a lot of important details of the external shell, which I’m sure the paleontologists will have a field day working with and, of course, that’s important for trying to identify the species also.” The site is being kept secret to protect it from collectors or vandals. The creek’s water level has since risen to cover the impression, but Beard estimates exposure to the elements will likely destroy it in another 10 years or so. “I’m guessing, because I couldn’t see any chisel marks on the rock, that the fossil (that formed the impression) probably got washed away over the years,” he said. Many of the Island’s fossils are discovered in sedimentary rock called the Haslam Formation, created about 70 million years ago. The soft rock erodes easily. The ammonite impression casting will be worked on in space donated by the Kwalikum Secondary School. The impression could be a rare example of a large adult ammonite. “On Mount Benson there are tons of ammonites and many different species, so that could be the adult of one of these other ones that we find,” he said. “Most of them are quite small.” Ammonites arose about the same time as the dinosaurs, surviving several mass extinctions over hundreds of millions of years, but failed to survive the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs about 65 million years ago. The fossil record indicates the nautilus-like ammonites are more closely related to octopus than to today’s nautilus. One of the world’s largest octopus species live in the waters around Vancouver Island. Females produce thousands

of eggs in each breeding cycle, but only a small percentage of those live to be adults. Females only live about three years, growing to their full adult size in that time, Beard said, and die after completing their breeding cycle. Octopus live on the seabed in the shallower waters of the continental shelf like the ammonite once did. An ammonite the size of the one that made the Mount Benson impression would have been a formidable predator. It’s parrot-like beak, based on other fossilized beaks found on Mount Benson believed to have come from similarlysized animals, might have been five centimetres wide. “Any smaller fish and even larger reptiles might have a problem tackling an animal that size,” Beard said. “We don’t know for sure, but perhaps these things could have even had a poisonous bite because many cephalopods that live today do have a poisonous bite. But, again, that’s just me speculating.” The glass fibre cast of the impression is in the process of being trimmed and will be kept at the Qualicum Beach Museum for scientific study and as a master mold to make latex rubber casts that can be used for experimentation or displays. Beard said there is a huge diversity of fossilized animals, plants, spores and pollens to be found on the Island. “That’s why I love paleontology,” he said. “You never know what you’re going to find.” To discover more about Vancouver Island paleontological history, please visit the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society website at www. qbmuseum.net. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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N o r t h f i e l d Ro a d / Nanaimo Parkway offleash areas. “I’m happy with that,” said Rozsas. “It gives us two places we know we can go where we won’t encounter corrective collars. My goal was, when dogs are in an enclosed area, they’re not being trained and those collars shouldn’t be there.” Nanaimo’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission agreed, and dog owners in non-compliance will face a $150 fine once the signs are installed next week. Jeff Ritchie, senior manager of parks and civic facilities, said the fine is consistent with any parks bylaw. “There is the same fine if any of our signs aren’t obeyed, such as no smoking and that kind of thing, as well as any other rule at our dog parks,” said Ritchie, adding that an animal services officer would have to be present to issue the fine. “A lot of these rules are intended to be selfpolicing at dog parks so we’re hoping that by putting it on the sign people will comply.” Rebecca Preston of

Nanaimo K9 training and rehabilitation, said, in her submission to the commission, training collars have their place, just not in an area where dogs are likely to play together off-leash. “We are certainly not against (corrective collars) as a correction tool,” she wrote. “(We) want to bring awareness about the dangers of leaving your dog with a correction collar on when alone, inside crates and inside dog parks. If the collar becomes caught on something the dog is unable to free themselves because they are designed to cinch tighter when pulled.” Some professionals recommend that when dogs are left alone for extended periods of time, all types of collars should be removed. Rozsas said that during her campaign, she heard of many stories where people had lost their dogs due to suffocation. “It almost happened to Angel and I thought if we can help prevent future injury or death, then why not do it? Obviously a lot of people support that,” said Rozsas. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Questions remain around role of nurse practitioners

◆ From /1 Clark, one of two NPs working in Nanaimo with their salaries covered by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, works with all of the doctors at the clinic, who send her patients with chronic health issues. She also has her own patients. The expanded role means she can admit her patients to the hospital, eliminating the need of getting a doctor to sign off on the admittance. But what still needs to be worked out is how she would follow the patient’s progress once admitted. Clark said the new regulations could allow NPs to take some of the load off of specialists and general physicians in a hospital setting and it could make the system more streamlined for patients in the community as well. For example, an NP working in seniors

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What happens if something goes wrong? One of our concerns is that it’s not clear. health who is on a home visit could save an ailing senior a long wait in the emergency department by directly admitting them to hospital. “I don’t think you’re going to see NPs admitting willy nilly,” said Clark. “I can’t see this working well unless NPs are working with the whole health-care team.” Joanne Maclaren, manager of professional practice for the health authority,

said the new regulations allow for better patient flow through hospitals, including more timely discharge because with physician workloads and hours, this does not always happen as soon as it could. With just two NPs in Nanaimo, she doesn’t see huge impacts for the city, but that could change. “I’m thinking there likely will be an increase in nurse practitioners in the Nanaimo area,” said Maclaren. Jo Taylor, chairwoman of the Pacific Rim branch of the B.C. Nurses’ Union, said the union supports this expanded role, but would also like to see the role of registered nurses expanded. She said an RN’s ability to make simple procedural decisions in the ER like stitching up a patient with a cut would make the system more efficient as well.

Dr. Shelley Ross, president of the B.C. Medical Association, said her association is worried about accountability and liability. “What happens if something goes wrong?” she said.

“One of our concerns is that it’s not clear.” Ross said the person with the most training should be making the decisions and when a person is admitted to hospital, different doctors and

specialists are often involved. “We’re very much in favour of working in teams,” she said. “It’s the independent practice we’re concerned about. [NPs] want to have their own set of

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A recent online survey suggests there is strong public support for a privately funded science centre in Bowen Park. The six-week survey captured 740 responses, with the overwhelming majority – 96 per cent – providing positive feedback on the project. The Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society (NS3), a non-profit organization, ran 34 free Science in the Park dates over the summer, reaching more than 3,000 children and 200 families. Liz DeMattia, executive director of NS3, said the Science in the Park program not only provided children with a positive, educational experience in the summer months, but also increased park use at Deverill, Pawson, Mansfield and Harewood parks by as much as double on the days the program was active. “There were days we had over 120 kids at Science in the Park days, which indicates people were coming to the park specifically for the educational content of the program,� said DeMattia, a biology professor at Vancouver Island University. The initial plans for the Bowen Park facility mirror other successful science centres in Vancouver, Kamloops and Vernon. Eighty-three per cent of survey respondents said they also believed that Bowen Park was a good location to have a year-round building capable of teaching natural sciences to

students. The positive feedback now means NS3 can approach city council with a request to lease a portion of Bowen Park to build a science centre. “The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission has recommended council give approval for us to proceed in working through a long-term lease agreement with the science folk as far as having a science centre at Bowen Park goes,� said Suzanne Samborski, senior manager for the parks, recreation and culture department, adding that both capital and operating funds need to be in place by NS3. The issue is expected to go before city council Nov. 19. Should council move it forward, the project would still have to endure a feasibility study, traffic study and an alternative approval process. “There will be plenty more opportunity for the community to share its thoughts on it,� said Samborski. Over the past 12 months NS3 has hosted visioning sessions, design charettes and development workshops to help shape the proposal. At an open house in early September, members of the public did raise some concerns over issues like tree removal, effects on the disc golf course and general aesthetics should the centre be built. “That can all be addressed in the design phase,� said DeMattia. The goal of the dedicated science centre is to provide an interactive experience where kids can dig in the mud and explore nature and then have a warm, dry place to examine the samples they’ve collected under a microscope to learn more about biology. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Police dog nabs suspects in liquor theft Thieves crashed a stolen truck into the front of a private liquor store during a smash and grab that ended in their arrests. Events unfolded at about 11:20 p.m. Tuesday after two men left a stolen truck embedded in the front of the Chase River Liquor Store at 1273 Island Highway and ran off with a quantity of liquor. Police said video from the store showed two men, wearing hoodies and masks, jump out of the truck, steal some

beer and run off. The truck was found severely damaged and the store front demolished. Const. Clayton Wurzinger and his police service dog, Boomer, arrived on scene just before midnight and tracked the suspects through dense bush and up over steep embankments and a muddy terrain. The track eventually ended at approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday when Wurzinger and Boomer come upon the

two wet, exhausted and cold suspects. Wurzinger and Boomer also managed to find pieces of clothing discarded by the suspects in three different locations. Jesse Wayne Tweet, 19, and Justin Terrance Patrick, 18, were arrested and later charged with breaking and entering and taking a vehicle without consent. Both teens were held in custody and appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Wednesday.

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Public shut out of China treatyy While it seems unlikely that Northern Gateway will proceed, given not just the opposition but also an almost complete lack of support from First Nations, who legally have enormous clout over projects such as these, there is no lack of people willing to step up to the plate and object. Unfortunately, they seem to be ignoring another looming policy decision that may have even more of an effect on B.C. resource projects. The federal government is about to ratify a Canada-China investment treaty. While the treaty grants some additional rights to Canadian companies doing business in China, it also grants sweeping additional authority to Chinese companies in Canada. Details of this treaty have not been debated in the House of Commons and don’t have to be. While the opposition is now mounting a campaign against the treaty, the government points out the opposition has had four opposition days since the treaty was tabled and ignored it on each occasion. It would be nice to know what actual powers this treaty will grant China and Chinese companies in Canada. If Northern Gateway were turned down, for example, and it was proposed by a Chinese company, what kind of recourse would it have? How are disputes to be resolved? What kind of compensation is due to a Chinese company that feels it hasn’t received fair treatment from a provincial or local government? And how do state-owned Chinese companies fit into the puzzle? The agreement may be very benign and not have the negative impact that some people are suggesting. The trouble is, no one really knows. Many Chinese companies are very interested in Canadian resources. Citizens need to know how this treaty will affect the ability of Canadian governments to make decisions affecting those resources. 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

Sentence raises serious questions BY ANDREW HOLOTA

A $1,500 fine in exchange for a human life seems to be an appallingly unbalanced equation – particularly when it emanates from the court. Yet, that was the sentence handed to driver Thor Shay of Mission, who fatally struck flagger Don Cain in a construction zone in July 2010. Judge Jill Rounthwaite also issued Shay a one-year driving ban. Following emotional testimony that even drew tears from the judge, Rounthwaite acknowledged to family members in court that the sentence was “laughable in comparison to the death of your son and brother.” “There is nothing that the court can do that can possibly make it better or can in any way compensate, or be sufficient for, the death of a loved one,” Rounthwaite said. The public reaction to this case was predictable. People were outraged, and offended. How can a driver take a life with his vehicle, and the court only takes his licence away for 12 months, and gives him a fine worth about as much as a wornout used car? Little wonder people lose faith in the so-called justice system. Yet, the judge was essentially correct when she indicated she was bound by the law. Shay was charged with driving without due care and attention.

That falls under the provincial motor vehicle act. It is not a criminal code offence, which generally are subject to more harsh penalties than provincial driving legislation. Crown counsel could have laid a charge of dangerous driving, but then they’d have to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. The offence of criminal negligence requires even greater proof. In order to pursue either, there would have to be strong evidence of “dangerous” driving. There was none. Shay said he had been blinded by the sun, and didn’t see Cain. Investigators challenged that, and also pointed out his windshield was dirty and cracked. Regardless of the contributing factors, it would seem this was a case of a momentary lapse of driving attention. There was no suggestion he was driving erratically, or speeding, or exhibiting any other behaviour that would support the dangerous driving charge. Crown accepted his guilty plea to the driving without due care charge, and that left the judge with sentencing provisions under the law. There is no maximum fine or jail sentence for driving without due care and attention. However, under the Offence Act, a person who is convicted of any offence is liable to a maximum fine of $2,000 and a maximum six-month jail term, or both.

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The obvious question is why the judge did not levy the maximum fine, and add jail time, which would have gone a little further in addressing the gravity of the case. She did not explain her reasoning, but perhaps she was considering the context of the circumstances. Does a lapse of driving attention – which happens to every driver – deserve jail time? Would a prison sentence in this case make better drivers out of the rest of us? Many of us will argue yes, it would. Would a jail term compensate the family for the loss of their loved one? Clearly not. Six months in jail cannot equate to a human life? But a year? More? Should the sentence be focused on bringing a sense of justice to a grieving family, or prevention of similar incidents in the future? What would satisfy both ends? That’s where opinions divide. Yet there is no doubt that cases such as this appear to have little to no regard for the loss of an innocent life, and the impact upon the family of the victim. They are magnets for public ridicule and loss of trust. The questions may seem immensely complex, but an overhaul of the justice system is desperately needed. ◆ Andrew Holota is editor of the the Abbotsford News, a Black Prerss newspaper.

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Debate on smart meters one-sided To the Editor, Re: Smart meter installation nears end, Oct. 30. Has anyone stopped to think about the fact that when our government or a company like B.C. Hydro wants something, all of the promotion is one sided? We are never treated as the intelligent thinking human beings that we are. Never do they present both sides of the argument and allow us the opportunity to decide what is in our best interest, but rather they present only the side of the argument that sits positively in their favour and

ultimately steers our opinion to their desired outcome. It is happening right now with respect to B.C. Hydro’s smart meter program and the Northern Gateway pipeline project. It is propaganda at its finest and if history demonstrates one thing, this behaviour generally produces a bad outcome on behalf of the public. Tobacco companies stifled the truth about their product for years. The Ethyl Corporation covered up and denied that lead in gasoline was any cause for concern. If you are still skeptical about any

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Options available to save two dams To the Editor, Re: City plans to remove two century-old dams, Nov. 1. Nanaimo is always scratching for heritage and history, and Colliery Dam Park is just that. Those heritage symbols should remain just that, so all can be reminded of this area’s past. The pond will be drained prior to demolition, but

why stop there? Allow no water behind the dams and there is no chance of disaster. Just put in a fish ladder or aqueduct around the old ponds. The Chase River dries up every summer and nature would take its course in the area. Look at all the tax dollars saved, let alone the disruption and destruction of Harewood’s only gem. Irene Spivey Nanaimo

Humanitarian aid needed elsewhere To the Editor, Re: Nanaimo man on aid mission held by Israelis, Oct. 23; MP’s comments far from accurate, Letters, Oct 27. Another “humanitarian aid� boat to Gaza, another confrontation with an Israeli blockade that the United Nations’ own Palmer Report concluded in 2010 was a legal and appropriate means to protect that country. More activists temporarily detained in Israel before being sent home, and then the usual whining to the media about our government not providing timely assistance to save them from their own foolishness. Does it all sound familiar? I’m sceptical about the motives of people whose

agenda is focused only on the Israeli blockade of Gaza, especially when so many other areas of the world are in more dire need of “humanitarian aid.� If the movement’s aim was to free Gaza from Hamas, they might garner some credibility, otherwise they appear to be just terrorist sympathizers. If their concern is really for Palestinians, why do they show no interest in the plight of those in Arab countries? They ignore Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and others who impose severe travel and other restrictions on Palestinians. Where do they stand regarding the debate in Lebanon about whether to grant long-denied basic civil rights, including employment, social security and medical care to Palestinians? Ironically, it’s easier for a Palestinian to acquire American and Canadian citizenship than a passport of an Arab country. Jim Corder Nanaimo

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Workforce gets technical British Columbia has a ready source of jobs and careers in technology and it’s up to the education programs to keep up with that demand. “Every system we rely on – water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more – utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background,” said John Leech, executive director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. “B.C.’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.” Leech calls on government for renewed efforts to build student skills and confidence in math and science programming. “We especially need to interest young students in science and how things work,” he said. “Young students use technology every day – smart phones, iPads and computers.” Paris Gaudet, executive director of the Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council, said MISTIC’s goal is simple – support entrepreneurs to start and grow successful technology companies by providing them with the resources, connections and opportunities they need to accelerate their growth. “Job creation is one measure-

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The skills that secured employment 10 years ago are very different today.

ment of economic strength, yet we also need to recognize that in order to create a knowledgebased economy, narrowing our focus on the tail end of the process may not be effective,” she said. “Engagement at all levels from grade school to post-secondary is critical. It is critical that we develop entrepreneurial skills and encourage creativity.” Leech sees technology as the answer for today’s young people. “We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages,” he said. He lauds the recent Year of Science program that encouraged students toward so-called “STEM” subjects – science, technology, engineering and math. Citing the recent $6 million

B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering technology education and careers. B.C. Technology Industries Association employers like Telus and B.C. Hydro and smaller technology-rich companies note the single most important position they now struggle to fill is specialty technician/technologist. Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concern that only 37 per cent of 16to 18-year-olds were interested in taking even one post-secondary course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey. Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already underway. “Half of our membership is now middle-aged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55,” he said. “Every region of B.C. shows growing demand.” Gaudet said the reality is growth and sustainability cannot happen without technology and innovation. “As we shift from a resourcebased to knowledge-based economy, the skills that secured sustainable employment 10 years ago are very different today,” she said.

Proposed “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2012 NO. 5351.09” During its Meeting on Monday, 2012-OCT-29 Nanaimo City Council gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading to “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2012 NO. 5351.09”. The proposed bylaw, if adopted, will amend “BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 1998 NO. 5351” by deleting in its entirety Section 16.1 Penalty of this Bylaw and substituting, therefore with the following 16.1: 16.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, a business entity which violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or which suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw, or which refuses or omits or neglects to fulfill, observe, carry out or perform any duty or obligations imposed by this Bylaw to which a person is convicted of an offence in a prosecution under the Offence Actt is liable to a fine of not less than FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) and not more than TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) pursuant to Section 263 of the Community Charter, as amended or reenacted from time to time; or, if an information is laid by means of a ticket, in accordance with the Offence Act, a fine will be prescribed as stipulated in Schedule ‘D’ of this Bylaw. Section 16.1 of “BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 1998 NO. 5351” currently provides for a maximum fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). This was the maximum fine under the Offence Actt at the time “BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 1998 NO. 5351” was adopted and does not reflect the maximum fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) now permitted pursuant to Section 263 of the Community Charterr should a person be convicted of an offence in a prosecution under the Offence Act. The proposed bylaw is scheduled to proceed to Council for their consideration at their Regular Meeting to be held at the Shaw Auditorium (Council Chambers) at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Monday, 2012-NOV-19 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to speak to “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2012 NO. 5351.09” are encouraged to attend the 2012-NOV-19 Council Meeting. The proposed bylaw, in its entirety, can be found on the City’s website (www.nanaimo.ca) and is available for viewing at the City Hall Annex (238 Franklyn Street) front counter. For more information about the proposed “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2012 NO. 5351.09” please contact Nelda Richardson, Manager Development Support Services & Business Licencing (250) 755-4448

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support this sector of the economy. Naomi Yamamoto, minister of state for small business, announced last week a consultation process to create a small business accord, which will provide guid-

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with CEO Sasha Angus October was a busy month in Nanaimo for a number of reasons. The community hosted Canada’s top banker, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada, at the sold out Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s State of the Island Economic Summit. Carney’s presence gained national and international attention for Nanaimo as an important economic hub. Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell were also in attendance, speaking with delegates about the opportunities Vancouver Island and Nanaimo can embrace by looking to new opportunities around the world. Most of all, October was important because it was Small Business Month in British Columbia. For our community, small businesses are incredibly important to our economic prosperity, accounting for more than 80 per cent of the businesses in Nanaimo. The jobs that they create and the investment they make help to foster the quality of life that we all enjoy and strengthen the fabric of our community. Recognizing the importance that small businesses play throughout B.C., the provincial government recently celebrated local efforts to help build a positive business environment, and selected Nanaimo as one of six Small Business Friendly communities in 2012. So how are we fairing this year? So far in 2012, we welcomed 712 new businesses into our community, the majority of them small- and medium-sized businesses. A testament to the nature of our region, they cover a broad range of industries including everything from

province can make it easier to do business in B.C., which will also encourage new investments. “That’s what we need – new money, new investments,” she said. “A lot of people who start new businesses don’t know where to start. It’s really hard to find that information sometimes. One of the biggest deterrents for small business is sometimes bureaucracy.” Allen hopes the accord will result in new programs or policy changes that

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positive policy change would be making procurement opportunities more accessible to small business, she said. Allen said sometimes large buyers such as the government will put out the call for goods and services in one large contract, but if it was broken down into smaller chunks, it would be accessible for small businesses. She said 98 per cent of businesses in the province are small businesses, providing 56 per cent of all private sector jobs and

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Winning feeling Angela McKenzie, centre, gets the keys to her brand new Chevrolet Sonic from Chris Tarala, of Laird Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, and Michaelena Marchand of Shoppers Drug Mart, after winning one of 50 grand prizes in Shoppers Drug Mart’s 50th anniversary contest. Shoppers is celebrating five decades in business by giving away more than $500,000 in prizes including Chevrolet vehicles, Signature Vacations and shopping sprees.

Nominations sought for business The nomination deadline is approaching for the 13th Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. The event, which celebrates the best of Vancouver Island business, will be held Jan. 24 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. There will be 17 categories in this year’s event, including Automotive Business; Business of the

Year; Community Leader; Construction/Development; Insurance/Financial Services; Manufacturer; Professional Company; Real Estate Company; Entrepreneur; Forestry/Wood Products; Health; Hospitality/Tourism; Retailer; Small Business; Technology; the Going Green Award; and Trades Company. To nominate a business, please visit www.businessvi.ca/events.

British Columbia’s top construction contractors were honoured at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s 24th annual Awards of Excellence gala last month in Vancouver and a Nanaimo company took the top award for electrical work. F & M Installations Ltd., a Nanaimo-based construction contractor, took home the Gold Award for Electrical Contractor over $2 million. The company won for its work on the B.C. Hydro GMS Units 6-8 Capacity Increase project in Hudson’s Hope. The association’s Gold Awards went to 13 winners for their use of special techniques and procedures, new materials and additional artistic or innovative features on their projects. ◆ Two of the oldest, independent travel agencies in Nanaimo merged in October.

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Nanaimo Travel Bureau, established in 1953 and Around the World Travel Service, established in 1959, will merge into a single operation. The entire Nanaimo Travel staff – Louise Lehrke, Elizabeth Fischer and Gena Schlitz – will all be located in the new office, and clients are encouraged to continue travel arrangements with their same travel agent of choice, unchanged in all respects. This will be a seamless change. The consolidated company will have greater strength and a much larger volume to better offer competitive prices and quality service. The company will be located at 163 Commercial St. ◆

Nanaimo’s ABC Precast and Ready Mix won an innovation award from the B.C. Concrete Ready Mix Association. The company delivers precast concrete from one end of Vancouver Island to the other via a fleet of concrete trucks. The addition of an

eye-wash station in those trucks is what earned the company the recognition. ◆ Business Bits is a monthly column focusing on news in Nanaimo’s business community. To contribute, please e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin. com.

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CHAMBER CHAT Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce CEO Susan Allen October has been a very busy month at the chamber. Oct. 15-19 was Small Business Week in Canada, at which time chambers across Canada celebrated our small businesses. The Nanaimo chamber recently held our fifth annual Business Expo and according to all who attended and participated in the Expo, they felt it was a resounding success. Businesses connected with their clients, prospective clients and people who were interested in finding out more information about what is going on in Nanaimo in the business sector. This free, public event saw more than 1,000 people through the doors networking and connecting. Fourteen businesses were recognized for participating in the Business Expo since its conception. From all accounts the businesses who participated felt it was an extremely worthwhile event for their business and can’t wait to be back next year. Small- and medium-sized businesses are a crucial part of B.C.’s economic engine. These employers account for 98 per cent of all businesses in the province and generate more than 30 per cent of B.C.’s gross domestic product.

Small businesses contribute directly to growing vibrant communities around the province by tapping into local talent and investing directly into the places they work and live. Chambers of commerce work with local businesses to support and stimulate local economies around the province. As the key representative of the small business community, chambers of commerce actively listen to business needs and communicate them directly to government. The chamber network extends across B.C. and Canada, which ensures that businesses are connected to all levels of government. As you are aware, the B.C. government will be transitioning from the HST to PST on April 1, 2013. There will be three ways businesses can access information and have their questions answered. They can consult one-on-one with a ministry tax specialist; call with questions toll free 1-877-3884440; or e-mail their question to CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca. The government is offering online webinars and in-person seminars in the upcoming months. Registration starts Jan. 2. For more information, please visit http://www.pstinbc.ca/.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Attilio Manzini, an amazing man who taught us all so much about the joy of living life to the fullest. An adventurous spirit, and traveller of the world Attilio departed the morning of A October 26 on another great journey. He was a man of great will and battled courageously to the end. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. Born in Pulfero, Italy August 11 1945 to Giovanni and Pierina Manzini he is survived by his daughter and caregiver Marisa (Rob), daughter Julia, grand daughter Hailee, brother Joe (Roberta), sister Vilma, nieces Dilva, Luisa, Lisa, nephew Bennet and many relatives throughout Europe. Thank you to all of Attilio's closest friends and loved ones: Wendy, Joe, Roberta, Aloha, Helen, Jim, Holly, Mariah, John, Karen and Judy. You brought him strength and peace of mind when he needed it most. There will be a celebration of Attilio's life Sunday, November 25 from 1 - 3 at the Cavallotti Lodge 2060 East Wellington road in Nanaimo. In lieu of owers we ask that you donate to the Red Cross as they provided us everything we needed to keep Dad at home and comfortable through his illness.

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Colliery Dam Removal Project Information Sessions The City of Nanaimo is hosting two open houses for residents Cam interested in the Colliery Dam Removal Project. The meetings will take place: November 5: 4 • Monday, November 5, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Nanaimo p.m., at the Nanaimo Aquatic Aquatic Centre, at located at Centre, located 741 Third 741 Third Street Street • Thursday, NovemberNovember 8, 4 p.m. to8:8 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m., at the atp.m. the Harewood Activity Harewood Activity Centre, Centre, located at 195 Fourth located at 195 Fourth Street. Street. Information on the following topics will be available: • Reason Purposefor of removing the Dams • Emergency Management and Preparedness • Naturalization plans for Colliery Dam Park

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

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

FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228.

NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Nov. 1 or 15th. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411.

1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

FURNITURE DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captain’s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving. DOWNSIZING SALE. Well upholstered furniture set - golden green muted. set of 3 - must see to appreciate. Table, lamps, sheers, at screen TV, many other items. Good quality. Call 250-586-8922 between 6 pm - 9 pm.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768 PORTABLE “AQUATIC� Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272. Qualicum Beach

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 39’ 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, “Terry model� asking $11,900. Propane furnace, 2 yrs old, full size, asking $700, worth $2000 new. 30’ pressure treated power pole, $200. Call (250)735-3258. 4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673. 5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc. Call 250-738-0368 to view. 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 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. 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.

GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

EVERGREEN PLACE mobile home, $49,000, 800sf, complete reno in & out, small pet ok. (250)710-8985 or email welcomehome4sales@gmail.com

LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27â€? TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905. MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidiďŹ er, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806. MOVING? BOXES, clean, sizes 1.5 - 6 cb.ft. plus Mirror and wardrobes. Save 75-85%. 250-585-6920

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

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, noon-4pm

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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PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.

HOMES WANTED

TOOLS 18� BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12� Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

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PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779

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40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.

PARKSVILLE. THIS is it! Well designed rancher, 55 +, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/TV room, many updates, 5 appliances, very private back yard, Bare Land Strata. Asking $338,500 obo. For appointment call 250248-5113

EAST COURTENAY 980 s.f. 3 bdrms, large living room, spacious kitchen,mostly new laminate ooring. Fenced in yard, workshop w/electricity. Right across from N.I.C., aquatic center, Costco, Home Depot & new Thrifty’s. 250-703-6768 MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.

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

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BRECHIN UNITED Church Book Sale, Saturday, Nov. 10, 10am-2pm. Brechin Church, 1998 Estevan Road.

GARAGE SALE 6 DAYS A WEEK Furniture & unique ďŹ nes at the new 2nd store in Ladysmith, corner of 1st & High St (main drag). The Vintage Rose Open: Monday to Saturday, 10-5pm. 250-537-7537.

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RUTHERFORD AREA, beautiful SxS Duplex, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, ďŹ replace, garage, W/D hookup, big fenced yard, mountain views, N/P, N/S. Dec or Jan.1, $1075 mo. 250741-1383 or 1-250-727-5687

MOBILE HOMES & PADS CEDAR: TRAILER, (large) 34 ft., very private 1.5 acres, near river, pets ok. Close to Hwy. N/S, no drinking. $800 mo + hydro. Call 250-245-0014.

3185 BARONS Rd- 1 bdrm+ den, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com CEDAR BUSINESS area, small 1bdrm, quiet bldg, bus route, coin lndry, free hot water, N/P, $500. 250-619-5322. CENTRALLY LOCATED- Immaculate, just renovated sunny 1 Bdrm w/garden patio. New appliances, bathroom, ooring, paint and drapes. Insuite laundry & secure parking. Near bus and seawall. NS/NP. $750. 250-756-2717.

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bdrms, starting at $700. Heat/HW & parking included. Clean, well maintained building on bus routes & walking distance to the new Country Grocer. NS/NP. Onsite Manager- 250-716-3305.

NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite in a dry house, utils & laundry incld, walking distance to VIU (5 mins) pet? $750. Avail Nov 1. Call (250)753-2964. NANAIMO- BRIGHT, quiet, lrg 2 bdrm, inclds laundry, hydro, F/S, storage. NS/NP. $930. Call 250-756-6248. N. NANAIMO - 1 bdrm, priv entrance & patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. Avail Dec. 1. (250)751-2068. ON HORSESHOE Bay, 2 bdrm walkout, incls Satellite TV & W/D, storage, Dec. 1, $950 + utils. (250)754-3446.

1728 WHITE Blossom Way- 3 bdrm, 3 bth, $1650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

S. NANAIMO 2-bdrm lower suite. N/P, N/S, non-partiers. Heat, hydro, F/S incl’d. $950./mo. Ref’s. Avail Dec. 1st (250)591-6916, (250)816-0085

METRAL AREA: Lge 4bdrm fenced yard, dbl carport, F/S. 5350 Dunster Rd. Avail Nov 1. $1250. Refs Req. 758-6107 WALK ON waterfront Lantzville, 2bdrm 900 sqft. heritage house interior reno’d. $1,350 +utils. Available immediately. (250)390-2497 W. NANAIMO, 3 bdrm split level w/ inlaw suite, country setting, close to town, 2 car garage w/ shop, newly reno’d, N/S, N/P, refs, $1650 w/ half month free. 250-716-6811 or 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749.

OFFICE/RETAIL WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

ROOMS FOR RENT LRG ROOM, walk-in closet, dble bed, 4pc bath, shared Kitchen & laundry. Near VIU & hospital. Part of rent could be earned by helping senior owner. 1 (250)740-0002.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING NEW INDEPENDENT living house in Nanoose Bay now accepting residents 55+. 250668-4642

S. NANAIMO, new 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, D/W, microwave, cable, wiďŹ , heat incl’d, hydro extra, N/S, N/P, $995 mo. Avail Nov. 1. (250)755-5121. SOUTH NANAIMO (Lake front), not on bus route, lower level 1 bdrm suite. Priv. ent. All utils incld’d, in suite W/D. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750. Call (250)754-8728. UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, DW, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Bob 250-618-4775 WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $850/mo. 250-591-8414.

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1195. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com N. NANAIMO, beautiful 2 bdrm/2 bath + den/dining area, W/D, gas ďŹ replace, $1115 mo, N/P. Avail immed. Call 250729-8081 or 250-956-2239.

TOWNHOUSES 56 – 1406 Jingle Pot Rd- 1 bdrm + den $925 Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $795 mo + utils. 250-713-1025 LADYSMITH- brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1700sq ft, ocean views, 5 appls, F/P, single car garage w/lots of extra parking. 2 year lease and will discuss rental break. Rent to Own is a deďŹ nite possibility. View on KiJiJi Ladysmith rentals for pics. Call (250)802-1520.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, on trolley route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.

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.

NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. Renovated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002

STORAGE

NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950 heat & electricity incld. Avail Dec 1. 250-667-1032.

HOMES FOR RENT

LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D, DW, lrg fenced yard, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,175. Oct. 1st. 250-722-7377

#304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

DEPARTURE BAY, on bus route 1 bdrm, walk out lower suite. 10 ft ceilings $750 includes utilities & Internet private driveway, w/d n/s, looking for quiet tenant, references required call 250-619-8261

RUTHERFORD- 2 bdrm suite, own entrance/W/D, parking, NS/NP. $875 inclds utils. Call 250-758-7686.

New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet building with security cameras. Available Nov.1st From $675 - $790.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765.

Lantzville Estate: below assessed value. 4bdrm, level entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, waterfront w/beach access, suite potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. 7 mins from Woodgrove. $550,000 (250)713-2270/ 250-585-2620

RUTHERFORD SCHOOL area: 2 bdrm cottage, incld’s; W/D, F/S, microwave, D/W. 1 small pet nego. Private yard. N/S, no parties. Ref’s. $920. Call 250-729-1061.

ENTIRE house Townsite area: 5 bedroom home, pets considered, $1350 (250)802-0073

2-BDRM CONDO, Barons Road, Country Club area. 5 appl’s, N/S. $835./mo + utils. Nov. 1st. (250)722-2715.

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. $399,000. View by appointment. 250-729-7420

COZY COTTAGE in Lantzville. Nice private yard. Gardening opportunities. Only 1 quiet non smoker. Recently reno’d. Clean, shower, no tub. 400 sq ft. Close to beach, bus, village centre. Furn’d or not. $700 incls utils. 250-741-4673.

APARTMENT/CONDO

250-754-2936

509 WEEKS CRESCENT- Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 kitchens for a possible suite, lrg fenced yard, mature trees, carport, new thermal windows. $285,000. (250)740-1130.

COTTAGES

5830 HAMMOND Bay Rd- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1150. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

RENTALS

Garage Sales

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET

PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936

DEPARTURE BAY. Spacious & bright, 1 bdrm. Incls utils, hi-speed internet, digital TV, basic phone, parking, shared laundry, on bus route. N/S, N/P. $700 mo. Avail Dec. 1st. Call 250-751-3386.

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

1958 DODGE MAYFAIR, 2 dr. Hardtop, Duncan car, V8, push button, runs excellent, 78 K-miles, needs some restoring. $5,000. (250)715-3721

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1994 FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME

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Spare motor $100. ONE OWNER, 2007 Mallard Sport, incredibly well kept 18’ light weight trailer. Great layout, sleeps 7. Dry weight 3500 lbs. Fridge, stove, microwave, stereo, double sink, tub/shower and lots of storage. Extras include, stabilizer jacks, max air vents and exterior shower. $9,900. Ph 250-715-6522.

Call 250-752-7596 1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.

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2007 VW Golf City, blue, 5spd, 33,000 original km, platinum shield protection & deectors. Like new condition. $12,500. (250)933-5182

SPORTS & IMPORTS

CARS

1923 FORD “T� Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m.

1976 TRIUMPH T26 Red Exterior. Tan leather interior. Collector plates. avail. New black soft top, tires, battery. $8000 in repts. Asking $10,300 O.B.O. 250-335-2331 1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977

2004 CHEVY Venture, silver. 6 passenger, year old tires, 135,000 km. Good condition $3,500.Call Ken 250-941-1097 2008 LEXINGTON GTS 283 18,500 miles. Full body paint, three slides. Like new, $69,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681

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

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380 2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141. 2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condition, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132

ESTATE SALE: Luxury Class A motorhome, 2001 FORETRAVEL 36 foot U320 with 1 slide. 454 Cummins with 6 speed Allison Transmission. $130,000. 250-714-9739 or 250-746-5695 or email skew67@hughes.net

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645

2004 CHEV CAVALIER, 4dr sedan, 122,000 km, 5 spd, great on gas, excellent condition. Moving - Must sell. $2,250 obo. 250-246-2881

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

2008 DODGE Red Ram 4 x 4, Quad Cab, Diesel. Must sell, price is wholesale book, 6.7L diesel, quiet & tons of power, Carry a camper or pull a 10,000LB load, tow package w/electric brake hookup, leather interior. $8000 in factory options, including, remote start, satellite radio, blue tooth, power sunroof & power rear window, heated seats, dual climate control, 6 speed auto, electric 4 x 4 shift, & multitude of other features. tear in leather on driver’s side, but repairable, heavy duty box liner, canopy incl’d. Original dealer price $68,400, asking $29,900 Qualicum Beach, Call 250927-2827

2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

26’ Aquastar Command Bridge Cruiser, 1982, ďŹ berglass. 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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2004 GREW BOWRIDER 17ft, Mercury 90 2-stroke motor, with trailer, low hours. Asking, $12,000. Mike 250-597-3389.

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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

Fast & Reliable 2006 MUSTANG GT Convertible, V8 auto, 69,000 km, all options, clean. Asking $18,000 obo. (250)338-7939.

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MOTORCYCLES

2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $12,500 OBO. 250-871-3126. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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1988 DODGE 3/4 ton and Camper, 2WD with 8 ft 9’ Slumber Queen. Both in excellent condition. 250-287-8261

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The Mariners know nationals. Vancouver Island University’s men’s soccer team knows what it’s like to win a Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association championship. Players also know what it’s like to come achingly close to the gold-medal game. They won it all in 2010; they contented themselves with bronze in 2011. This whole 2012 season has been about getting back to the big stage. “Last year there was some unfinished business,” said Bill Merriman, coach of the VIU men. “And win or lose this year, we’re back, and we can get another crack at it.” The M’s had to work for it – there were roster subtractions and additions, and the Pacific Western Athletic Association regular season was as challenging as ever. “You don’t know what kind of team you’re going to show up with at the start of the season, but we have no disappointments at all,” said Dan Cato, VIU defender. “Getting back is a dream come true, really. Having a third shot, three years in a row is something to be proud of.” The M’s were so focused

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VIU Mariners goalkeeper Robbie Cochrane makes a save at practice Thursday night at Merle Logan Field. Vancouver Island University’s men’s soccer team begins play at the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association Championships on Wednesday (Nov. 7) in Coquitlam.

on nationals, that after they achieved that goal last weekend in the provincial semifinals, it was hard, in some ways, to quickly refocus and try to win a PacWest title. They didn’t manage it, earning provincial silver, but it doesn’t matter now. They have just as much of a chance as any team at the CCAA championships,

which start Wednesday (Nov. 7) in Coquitlam. “It sort of sets us up as the underdog, which is not always a bad position to be in,” Cato said. “Pressure’s a difficult thing to deal with and at this point – other than the pressure we put on ourselves, obviously, because we know we can do better – there’s not as much.”

The M’s will be as relaxed and confident as it’s possible to be at this time of year, because so many of them have been to this stage before. They’re passing along whatever wisdom they can to their younger teammates. “We’re trying to share with them that experience, share with them that knowledge about just how

different it is – the atmosphere, the feeling…” said Matt Mehrassa, team captain. “Because it takes a lot more than just a 90-minute battle, it’s the whole four or five days.” Every game is huge. The first one pits VIU against Prince Edward Island’s Holland College, the opponent that eliminated the M’s a year ago. After that comes either the PacWest champions, the Douglas Royals, or the reigning CCAA champs, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Ooks. But hey, the Mariners know nationals, and they knew it was never going to be easy. “It’s a do-or-die attitude for everyone,” Cato said. “The speed of the game goes up big time, as well as everyone seems to get more out of themselves than they ever have before. “Being at a national championship and knowing what’s on the line brings out the best not just in our players, but in every other team out there.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Track club star wins B.C. title One of the Nanaimo Track and Field Club’s standouts is just as adept at cross-country running. Madison Heisterman won gold in the 3,000-metre race at the B.C. Cross Country Championships in Abbotsford last Saturday. The 12-yearold finished in 10 minutes, 49 seconds. “She was in great form during the race,” said Tyler Heisterman, track club coach, in a press release. “Even with the terrible weather, she achieved the result she was really hoping for.” Joel DeSchiffart took silver in men’s junior competition and Nate Seaman earned silver in the 11-year-old boys’ division. Carly Dickinson, Keaton Heisterman, Kaitlyn Watson, Thomas Grabher and Josh Bailey were other athletes with top-five finishes.

Curlers finish first square The first square of curling season is in the books for the Nanaimo Curling Centre’s senior men’s league. Vic Uniat, Doug Brouton, Wally Funk and Peter Stock won the Quality Foods Trophy and Graeme Cave, Jim Rogers, Fred Mater and Vic Brice earned the Nanaimo Chrysler Ltd. Trophy.

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First bonspiel fills ice sheets League play has been underway for several weeks now and bonspiel action has also begun at the Nanaimo Curling Centre on Wall Street. Heading up the local curling organization this year is NCC president Fred Rumo. Assisting him on the executive are vice-president Ron Kaneen, secretary Marg Obee, treasurer Merv Osler and past-president George Duffell. Also on the club’s board of directors are Jim Davies, Linda Torgerson, Kellie Rice, Dave Perpeluk and Pat Merkel. The curling venue was busy last Friday through Sunday, as curlers took to the ice for the first bonspiel of the season – the annual Halloween Open Spiel. A total of 20 teams were involved, including a number from out of town. In addition to competition on the ice, those participating enjoyed a Saturday night banquet and a live band. And with Halloween being the theme, of course a costume parade

added to the fun. Shantz and her team. As for the curlFourth spot went to ing action, finals in Nanaimo skip Jim the bonspiel’s three Newlands and his events were held on teammates Joe Pulak, Sunday afternoon Tracey Newlands, prior to the presentaand Brett Pulak. tion of cash prizes. In the bonspiel’s Bill The competition’s A and Marjorie Tegart event was sponsored Memorial B event, the by Christensen Collocal team of George lision and the final Duffell, Sally Noonan, featured the only two Jake McGlenen and teams that had gone Jill McGlenen faced a undefeated in the combined North Vancompetition. Those couver and Nanaimo were the squad Nanaimo skipped by THORPE entry of Mark BaiREPORT skip Kevin ley. HoldWeinreich, ing a 5-3 Ian Thorpe third Teri lead after Columnist Palynchuk, six ends, second Bailey Keith broke the Clarke and game open lead Angela with three Price and points Scott Macin the donald’s visseventh iting Juan to post an de Fuca foursome. 8-3 final score. OthThe game was a ers on the winning well-played final, team were Bev Bailey with the two teams and Nanaimo curlers trading single points Robin and Patty Pedthroughout. After ersen. being tied 2-2 after In third was local four ends, Macdonald skip Mike Leduc scored singles in the along with Randy fifth and sixth, only to Shaw, Patty McRory have Weinreich fight and Karen Shaw. back with singles Competition in C in the seventh and event was sponsored eighth. That meant by the Nanaimo Curlan extra end was ing Centre. Unfortuneeded, in which the nately, an untimely Macdonald team used injury forced a shortlast-rock advantage to ened ending to the score another single final game between point for a narrow 5-4 local teams skipped victory. by Frank Voysey and Claiming third Bob Hungar. With place in A event was Voysey leading 2-1 Qualicum skip Penny after three ends, a

knee injury to Hungar resulted in his team having to forfeit the game. Teammates with Voysey in the bonspiel were third Eleanor Voysey, third Tom Stromar and lead Janice Stromar. Partnering with Hungar with third Karen Hungar, second Craig Turnbull and lead Dan Danylchuk. In third place came NCC manager Denise Wood and her team of Linda Torgerson, Shaelyn Rice and Spencer Anderson. Congratulations also go to bonspiel chairman Mike Leduc and his committee for their work in organizing a very successful event. Several more bonspiels are planned this month at the Nanaimo Curling Centre. Happening today (Nov. 3) and tomorrow at the club is a junior competition. Then comes the popular annual Hangover League men’s bonspiel, to be held Nov. 16-18, followed by a masters 55-plus open competition scheduled for Nov. 28-30. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. ◆ Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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