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Facing the heat Brad Bird, right, assistant to Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney, faces a crowd of about 40 people protesting the Canada-China Foreign Investment Agreement in front of Lunney’s constituency office in north Nanaimo Wednesday. The demonstration, organized by Communities to Protect Our Coast, drew some participants who shouted down Bird, hollering insults when he tried to respond to questions about the agreement.

Snuneymuxw pursues rights to estuary BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Snuneymuxw First Nation is embarking on a strategy to remedy what it calls the wrongs done to the Nanaimo Harbour and Nanaimo River Estuary, both on historic fishing and cultural grounds of the band, says Chief Douglas White III. White said the strategy will involve a combination of legal actions, including a possible lawsuit, to implement Snuneymuxw’s Aboriginal Title and Fisheries recognized in the

Douglas Treaty of 1854, which granted First Nations on Vancouver Island the liberty to hunt over unoccupied lands and the right to “carry on their fisheries as formerly” in exchange for surrendered lands. The treaty was reinforced in the 1960s when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Snuneymuxw band member Clifford White, who was charged with hunting deer out of season on traditional territory. Historically, the Nanaimo Estuary and Nanaimo Harbour were both important sources of food

for Snuneymuxw people, but because of industrialization have become too polluted to fish. White said, based on case law, the Douglas Treaty is still valid but is being violated by the federal and provincial governments and the Nanaimo Port Authority. “The estuary is the heart of what our Treaty of 1854 recognizes and protects. For a number of years Snuneymuxw has made it clear that we would no longer tolerate the denial of our title to the estuary, including our fisheries,” said White in a release. ◆ See ‘ENVIRONMENTAL’ /3

Volunteer fire departments across B.C. are fighting to keep their ranks up to minimum operational levels in spite of the fact volunteer firefighters are paid hourly when they respond to emergencies. Becoming a volunteer firefighter – commonly called paidon-call firefighter – involves a serious commitment. Volunteers must respond to emergencies any time of the day or night. There is no shift change or relief guaranteed after hours on an incident and afterward they either try to get a couple hours sleep or return directly to their regular jobs. They also commit many more hours training and servicing equipment. Volunteers must also meet the same training certification levels as full-time firefighters and, once trained, can be headhunted by full-time departments or leave because of work commitments away from the communities they live. Age and other demographics can also contribute to attrition. Some departments on south

Vancouver Island have reported volunteers leaving after serving less than three years – a loss of manpower and the investment in training paid for by the community. Jason deJong, North Oyster Fire Rescue chief, and five other chiefs of departments serving the Cowichan Valley Regional District are working to develop retention programs. North Oyster Fire Rescue serves a large rural community that is a mix of farms and residential properties south of Nanaimo. Population growth and density is low and a high percentage of people work away from the community. The department has 18 volunteers, but needs at least 25. Volunteers stay about five years on average. Recent recruitment drives have been successful. “The recruitment is fine, but then there’s the retention, which I think is the more important issue,” deJong said. “I’m taking this to the CVRD chiefs to see what we can brainstorm on a regional level, with the six of us. I think all the fire departments in the region, the Island and the province have to be on board with this and come up with solutions.” Gabriola Island has two fire halls. Of 30 positions, 27 are filled. ◆ See ‘WOMEN’ /4

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◆ From /1 “The Crown and port authority have all made it clear that they believe nothing compels them to find an honourable path together and that they intend to stay firmly on the pathway of denial of Snuneymuxw rights and destruction of Snuneymuxw fisheries and environment.” The strategy will also include further environmental studies and initiatives, and the adoption and implementation of a Nanaimo Harbour and Estuary Stewardship Plan. A recent proposal by the Nanaimo Port Authority and the Pacific Northwest Marina Group to establish a 30-year lease a g reement for the Nanaimo Boat basin has also drawn criticism from Snuneymuxw, which claims both parties failed to provide adequate public notice; failed to disclosed terms of the lease; failed to recognize SFN’s legal rights to the

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harbour; and failed to follow through on a joint review on the proposal despite a commitment to SFN. Along with boat basin concer ns, Snuneymuxw also raised environmental concerns over the new cruise ship terminal, and have deemed logboom operations “one of the most destructive and ongoing wrongs” in the Nanaimo Harbour and estuary.

White has complained previously that forest companies, governments and other organizations other than Snuneymuxw have profited from the estuary and harbour while destroying the marine habitat generations of band members have relied on. Representatives from the Nanaimo Port Authority said they could not provide comment prior to the Bulletin’s deadline as the port had not been sent a copy of White’s release. The release stated the first focus of Snuneymuxw’s strategy will be on the Nanaimo Port Authority and its current and proposed activities that impact the estuary. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo school district has a $25,000 provincial grant to spend on projects that increase the energy efficiency of its buildings and operations. The Education Ministry announced a capital funding program for school districts last spring that is equal to, or greater than, the annual cost of carbon offsets for districts. Nanaimo school district paid more than $100,000 in offsets in 2010 and almost $110,000 in 2011 for a total of $210,233, but because the district received grants several years ago to help reduce its carbon footprint, the total amount the district receives under this new capital program is $25,068. Those grants included $187,490 through the Public Sector Energy Conservation Agreement, a joint venture between the province and B.C. Hydro to pay for building retrofits that reduce energy consumption. The money was spent on lighting upgrades at Dover Bay Secondary School and buying solar panels for three secondary schools. This amount is considered part of the province’s contribution

toward reimbursing the district for carbon offset spending because it was for projects that help compensate the district for paying carbon offsets. Pete Sabo, the district’s director of planning and operations, said the district has not decided how it will spend the $25,000, but projects being considered include expanding the current lighting replacement program, a fridge replacement program, solar systems to preheat water or air, or hot water system upgrades. Last year, the district’s carbon emissions were estimated at 4,391 tonnes of carbon dioxide – 82 per cent was for heating buildings, 13 per cent for fleet vehicles and five per cent for the use of paper. So far, lighting upgrades and boiler replacements have been the main focus for reducing the district’s carbon footprint, said Sabo. “They’re the 20 per cent of the projects that return 80 per cent of the savings,” he said. “We have a million-dollar gas budget. Some of the walls of our schools have no insulation. Some of our buildings are unfortunately energy hogs. It’s just due to the age of the buildings.”

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off island. Gabriola’s isolation from other regional fire departments means it can’t count on mutual aid from other halls, so training is extensive and includes getting a Class 3 driver’s licence. “We give them everything we can afford to give them and keep them interested and wanting to do it,” Jackson said. Sometimes the high level of medical training – fire departments respond to far more medical aid calls and motor vehicle accidents than fires – works against Gabriola when firefighters take positions that become available with B.C. Ambulance Service. Women are beginning to fill Gabriola’s ranks. “We have a lot more ladies than we used to,” Jackson said. “I find they make really good firefighters. They’re really dedicated and they’re more likely to study than the guys.” Ron Lambert, Nanaimo Fire Rescue chief, said full-time firefighters are often drawn from the paidon-call ranks, but even NFR isn’t immune to head hunting from other departments.

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Detroit re-planned their communities after being decimated by the economic crash in 2008. Detroit With a population expected to suffered unemployment rates of reach 100,000 people in the next 30 per cent during the peak of the few years, Nanaimo is on the brink crisis. of becoming a large urban centre. The film festival opens at 2:45 With that comes a myriad of p.m. on Friday (Nov. 9) in building challenges, including urban plan- 356, room 109 with the first film, ning, which includes nature in Cars or People (28 minutes), showthat planning. ing at 3 p.m. Going green isn’t easy, especially Six movies will follow until 9 when it involves re-writing all the p.m. and short discussions will books of urban development that take place after each film. have, up until recently, been used At 6:30 p.m., former Nanaimo as the template for most major city councillor and retired unicentres in North America. versity professor Bill Holdom will The seventh annual Urban give a keynote presentation. Issues Film Festival addresses Holdom was a key figure in those changes in Nature in the shaping Nanaimo’s current offiCity, a one-day cial community film festival that plan, which was highlights new adopted in 2008. urban planning “It’s a coup that includes ◆ URBAN ISSUES Film Festival for us we’ve got urban agriculCouncillor Holtakes place Friday (Nov. 9), ture, regeneradom speaking beginning at 2:45 p.m., at tion and green because he’s got Vancouver Island University Blg. design. that experience, 356, Rm. 109. Keynote address “The movies he knows the at 6:30 p.m. by former councillor we’ll be showcomplexity of Bill Holdom. ing discuss the issues that ways we’ re the city is facworking with nature and how we ing and now he can talk about it incorporate it into development,” as a resident and give people a betsaid Deborah Jensen, community ter feel of what is going on,” said planner for Nanaimo. “It’s not all Jensen, noting that with the Hareabout Nanaimo. Some of the mov- wood community plan recently ies include what other cities are underway, the films could serve as doing to rejuvenate their neigh- important resources for residents bourhoods and maybe how we can interested in learning the process apply some of those ideas here. the city uses to plan neighbour“They also illustrate that com- hoods. munity planning isn’t always as The festival is free but regissimple as it may seem and this tration is required by e-mailing gives us a good opportunity to pamelathejackal@gmail.com to communicate that to residents reserve a space. More informafrom other perspectives.” tion, including a detailed agenda One of the feature films, We Are can be found at www.facebook. Not Ghosts (52 minutes), docu- com/urbanfilmfest. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com ments how neighbourhoods in

The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while scuba diving near Nanoose on the weekend. Paul Scott Revane, 53, of Nanaimo, was diving at a popular dive site off of Nanoose Bay late Friday afternoon when his diving companion noticed he was in distress. The diving companion was able to bring Revane to shore where attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. The Canadian Coast Guard is assisting in the B.C. Coroners Service’s continuing investigation into Revane’s death.

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A man was fined and sentenced to four months probation in Nanaimo provincial court last week for failing to file tax returns. Glen David Hayes was sentenced Oct. 25 after pleading guilty to four counts of failing to file personal and corporate income tax returns. Hayes was fined $2,000 for failing to file his 2003 and 2005 personal income tax returns and an additional $2,000 for failing to file the 2004 and 2005 corporate income tax returns for Mid-Island Custom Wood Exporters Ltd. Taxpayers convicted of failing to file tax returns – in addition to any fines imposed by the courts – must still file the returns and pay the full amount of taxes owing plus interest as well as any civil penalties assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency. Those who have not filed returns for previous years, or not reported all income, can still voluntarily correct their tax affairs and may not be penalized or prosecuted if they make a valid disclosure before becoming aware of any compliance action initiated by the CRA. More information on the voluntary disclosures program can be found at www.cra. gc.ca/voluntarydisclosures.

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Hurricane clean up continues for former Nanaimo resident BY CHRIS BUSH

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As another stor m packing heavy winds barrels toward New York City, residents r u s h t o r e c u p e rate from Hurricane Sandy. Among them are Michelle Noble, formerly of Nanaimo, who is co-owner of the Nelson Blue bar in Lower Manhattan. Water flooded more than two metres deep on Front Street, Noble said, filling the Nelson Blue and the neighbourhood with slimy, foul smelling, sewage contaminated, yellowgreen water. She had gathered w i t h o t h e r s at a friend’s apartment on Wall Street, eight blocks away, to wait out the storm. They climbed the 14 floors to the apartment in the darkened stairwell and went out onto the apartment’s small balcony. “I love scary storms,” Noble said. “I went outside and the wind was insane. There was river in front of us. It happened so fast. It was unbelievable.” The cost of the damage to the business has yet to be tallied as staff and friends clear out the debris and tear out the drywall in an attempt to save the structure. Noble is currently in Florida on her honeymoon, a blessing in disguise, she said, but she can’t help feeling guilty about taking the time away while others are cleaning up. “It’s bittersweet, but finally we’re warm after a week,” Noble said.

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Coast Bastion Inn workers have reached a tentative threeyear agreement with their employer. The contract covers workers at four Coast Hotels – Nanaimo, Victoria, Prince George and Kelowna – and the company hopes employees ratify the agreement today (Nov. 8), said Coast Bastion general manager Volker Grady. “We’re delighted,” he said, adding that negotiations started in July and finished last Saturday, following threat of strike action. No one from Unite Here Local 40, the employees’ union, was

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available for comment, but the union’s website states that Coast Bastion Inn workers voted 90 per cent in favour of strike action two weeks ago and last week, 72-hour strike notice was issued for the Nanaimo and Victoria Coast Hotels. It also states that the bargaining committee is recommending the tentative deal to workers. Grady said the tentative deal is for all employees at the Coast Bastion Inn – the hotel employs almost 100 people, both full-time and part-time and while he is unable to talk about details of the contract until it is ratified, he thinks it is beneficial to both employees and the employer. “We benefit through their loyalty and enthusiasm,” he said. “Happy and healthy [employees] makes for a happy work environment and ultimately that’s what we like our customers to see.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Noble, who once lived on Machleary Street, moved from Nanaimo to the Bahamas in 2000. She has lived in New York City since 2002. The bar had been sandbagged and since Hurricane Irene in 2011 failed to pack much of a punch, there was hope warnings about Sandy were overblown. “We were as prepared as we could have been, but it was a powerful storm, unfortunately, and our whole entire block got wiped out,” Noble said. Water and gas services have yet to be restored to the neighbourhood, but some buildings have electricity. Accurate damage assessments on

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Canadians big on U.S. vote The good news is election apathy appears to be dwindling in Canada. The bad news is the election outcome Canadians were most interested in was the United States presidential race. Whether there was a genuine concern surrounding the future relationship between the two countries, or perhaps a cross-border spillover from the massive $6 billion campaign waged over the last year, Canadians paid close FEVER attention to the results. Even the Canadian FOR U.S. news networks gave top politics coverage to incumbent hopefully Barack Obama’s victory over inspires B.C. Republican challenger Mitt voters. Romney. And rightly so. While the U.S. has taken the economic recession on the chin, it is still the most powerful country on the planet and plays a huge part in Canada’s economy, security and, to a point, social challenges. The relationship between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and who was chosen to live in the White House for the next four years was also a hot topic for Canadians. The debate over what Harper/Obama or Harper/Romney would mean to Canada was interesting with many on both sides fearing the worst. But it’s going to be the devil we know, so perhaps some of that enthusiasm for politics can make its way north of the 49th Parallel – and particularly for B.C. with a provincial election looming in May. Premier Christy Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix might not have the $6-billion campaign budget to play with, or the cavalcade of entertainment stars to call on, but there are lessons to be learned on how to rouse an electorate whose numbers have been dismal when it comes to heading to the polls to vote. Canadians got caught up in the show that was the U.S. election. It’s time to show the same fever here at home.

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Smart meter manipulation happens Two very different scenes installers on the false assumption unfolded at opposite ends of the that everyone has fallen for their province last week. crackpot fear campaign. They In the remote northwest corner managed to stop 12 per cent of the of B.C., the first power line installations. towers started going up to connect Anderson has been selling Highway 37 communities to the $35 meter locks to Salt Spring B.C. Hydro grid. The Nisga’a, Islanders in recent months. They Tahltan and other aboriginal don’t work, and you’re not allowed communities will soon have to lock B.C. Hydro property reliable power, as anyway. Others have well as much-needed been sold officialB.C. training and jobs looking “no smart VIEWS during clearing and meter” signs that don’t construction. identify the customer, Tom Fletcher Meanwhile down so they don’t work Black Press on the Gulf Islands, either. the most hysterical, As for the term dishonest campaign “spymeter,” I’ve against smart meters reported on the weird I’ve heard of so far theories spread by Bill went into high gear. Vander Zalm in a video I’ve obtained a mass interview, where he e-mail from the head claims smart meters anti-smart meter are part of a global organizer on Salt Spring Island surveillance system that can even that shows the mentality at work tell what you’re cooking. Vander here. (Corix is the B.C. Hydro Zalm has been outdone by one contractor that has installed more Brian Thiesen, who styles himself than a million meters and has as the “chairman” of “Interior approached the Gulf Islands with Smart Meter Awareness.” trepidation, the last area of B.C. to In September, the Merritt be done.) Herald d reported on Thiesen’s “Corix is attacking with 30 presentation to 20 unwary people trucks on Mon the 22nd,” Chris in a church basement. He claimed Anderson wrote in October. wireless meters not only provide “Poelpe [sic] are advised NOT to video surveillance of your house, attend the Victoria pipeline rally they are also responsible for but instead help defend agianst “dying bees” and “defective sperm [sic] spymeter installations in and eggs” as well as disease and their neighbourhoods.” fires. Anderson’s self-appointed Thiesen even claimed supporters fanned out across the radiofrequency signals can “pull island, attempting to turn away your PIN number directly out of

your head.” Is there no limit to the nonsense some people will fall for? Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis co-authored a study that shows residential fires have decreased with the advent of smart meters. Which brings me to the ugliest opposition to this modernization, the criminal element. Here in North America’s marijuana mecca, installers have encountered many meter bypasses, wired up to steal hydro and conceal high consumption for grow ops. In addition to being illegal, they are a fire hazard that is removed when discovered. Installers also find more sophisticated cases of hydro theft. Removing the mechanical meter reveals a hole cut in the back of the case, so the dials can be turned back to hide a grow op’s power consumption. No wonder some people want to lock them down. Of course all of this is defeated by a smart grid system, so the growers and other crooks are angry. A B.C. Hydro official told me about one case where a user was told he had a bypass, and that it was being removed. His bill went from next to nothing to a reasonable level. The customer complained to the media, falsely inflating the amount of his bill and blaming an inaccurate smart meter. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Existing Colliery park irreplaceable To the Editor, Re: City plans to remove two century-old dams, Nov. 1. The adamant view of council that the lakes at Colliery Dam Park cannot be left is completely unacceptable. Council will have us believe that the existing structures and their possible failure – due to an earthquake – have suddenly put our entire community at risk and that immediate action is warranted. We are all aware that we reside in an area that may be prone to sizable impact should an earthquake occur. However, no one can reasonably predict if, or when, this event may happen nor can we envision what infrastructure will be impacted. The existing structures have never been an issue over the last century. When the city assumed control of the park in the ’70s, the lakes were drained and some improvements made. People reside and work here because of the quality of life and our proximity to the outdoors, and use of our parks is a large part of the attraction. The park and its lakes are an integral part of our community and are irreplaceable. No amount of cosmetic surgery after the fact will make up for what is lost now and for future generations. The park is used by hundreds of people in our community on a daily basis.

This cannot be said of other expensive projects that have been undertaken. Invoking a panic stricken reaction with no public input to a crucial issue is inappropriate. Losing the park should invoke the same sense of outrage that would a proposition to rid ourselves of Westwood Lake. This park is part of our heritage and defines our lifestyle. It should be protected at all costs as there can be no price tag that would define its worth. If an upgrade is deemed essential, then do it, but do not destroy something that can never be replaced. Jeff Solomon Nanaimo

Solids would solve problem of water To the Editor, Re: City plans to remove two century-old dams, Nov. 1. In the good old days of common sense, I was taught that in order to decrease volume, you simply added solids to your vessel thereby reducing the capacity of the vessel and resulting in a direct ratio more solids less liquids. Of course our modern age engineers obviously never went to a common sense school. Rather than spend $22 million on reinforcing the dams or $6 million on removing them, spend a million or

so and fill both of the lakes with boulders. That reduces the capacity to a safe level and still retains the beauty and serenity of the park and its surrounding areas. It reduces any risk of the dams collapsing and saves the taxpayers a great deal of money which could then be devoted to more worthwhile and common sense projects. Don Olsen Nanaimo

Island bus service can move people To the Editor, Re: Vancouver Island residents have a say in rail’s future, Guest Comment, Oct. 30. Public transit is only green if it attracts lots of people to use it. The E&N service never did that because the schedule was utterly impractical. Adding morning and evening runs between Nanaimo and Victoria will not help much. Who wants to leave Nanaimo at six in the morning and not get back until eight at night? For a much cheaper operating budget than the railway and a fraction of the capital investment, we could have bus service from Campbell River through to Victoria, several trips a day in each direction, shorter travel

times, affordable fares, and good connections to bus routes and services along the way such as B.C. Ferries. Even with close to $20 million spent on the railway (on top of the $1.4 million annual subsidy) Islanders north of Nanaimo will still have no way to get to Victoria and back in one day by public transit. That’s a slap in the face to the thousands who are unable to use a car (youth, elderly, disabled, low-income) or prefer public transit as a sustainable option. The climate crisis demands that we invest in transportation that minimizes emissions of CO2. Buses use significantly less fuel than the E&N’s railcars, which burn a litre of diesel to one kilometre. Moreover, 10,000 wooden ties must be replaced every year. Two hectares of forest must be cut down, and enough wood to build 25 houses left in the ground to rot. Before public money is spent on the E&N, we need an objective study to compare all the options. Governments at all levels should co-operate on providing public transportation on Vancouver Island that is safe, accessible, affordable, convenient and green. Doug Hopwood via e-mail ◆ More letters /10

Hurricane Sandy sends a strong message The storm that wreaked fuels as quickly and inefhavoc on Caribbean nations ficiently as possible. Global and the U.S. East Coast in late warming causes sea levels October offers a glimpse into and ocean temperatures to our future. rise, which results in more Along with recent heavy rainfall and leads to a higher rainfall, flooding, heat waves likelihood of flooding in lowand droughts throughout the lying areas. world, it’s the kind of severe In short, the storm and weather event the unprecedented scientists have flooding and damSCIENCE been telling us to age are exactly what MATTERS expect as global climate scientists David Suzuki temperatures have been predictwith Ian Hanington rise. ing. Does that Extreme weather mean climate events, including change caused heat waves and Hurricane drought, are no lonSandy? No. ger just model-based Experts know predictions, though. that tropical NASA scientist Atlantic storms James Hansen, who are normal this time of year. sounded the alarm about cliThis one and its impacts mate change in 1988, recently were made unusually harsh wrote in the Washington Post, by a number of converging “Our analysis shows that it is factors: high tides, an Arctic no longer enough to say that weather system moving down global warming will increase from the north and a highthe likelihood of extreme pressure system off Canada’s weather and to repeat the East Coast that held the caveat that no individual storm in place. weather event can be directly But most climate experts linked to climate change. are certain the intensity of “To the contrary, our the storm and the massive analysis shows that, for the damage it caused were in extreme hot weather of the part related to changing globrecent past, there is virtually al climate, attributed mainly no explanation other than clito our habit of burning fossil mate change.”

The damage of climate change will get worse if we fail to act. And, it will devastate the one thing that many corporate and government leaders put above all else: that human creation we call the economy – the very excuse many of our leaders use to block environmental protection and climate action. According to Hansen, the Texas drought in 2011 alone caused $5 billion in damage. Repairing the damage from Sandy in the U.S. is expected to cost at least $50 billion. And as former World Bank economist Lord Stern has pointed out, slowing climate change will cost, but doing nothing will cost far more. And yet, in the U.S. presidential election, one candidate openly mocked climate science while the other all but ignored it. In Canada, our government’s highest priority is to quickly extract and sell tar sands bitumen so that it can be burned up, mostly by China. Some solutions are relatively simple and would provide economic benefits: implementing measures to conserve energy, putting a price on carbon through taxes and cap-and-trade and shifting

from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy sources. Some may require a bit of sacrifice for people in the wealthiest parts of the world – substantially cutting down on automobile use and air travel and shifting from rampant consumerism to a more conservative way of living, for example. Much of this requires rethinking the ways we measure progress and govern our economies. That’s what we’ve always done when our tools no longer fit our circumstances. But it’s just not compatible with rapid tar sands expansion and governing for the sake of the fossil fuel industry. Even the Conference Board of Canada says we can rapidly expand tar sands production or we can do something about global warming – but not both. Thus, we see a mad rush to get the bitumen out of the ground and sell it quickly before it becomes economically unfeasible. For the sake of our health, our children and grandchildren and even our economic well-being, we must make protecting the planet our top priority. www.davidsuzuki.org.

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Dietitians promote healthy lives The Canadian Diabetes Association is collaborating with Real Canadian Superstore and its pharmacy to raise awareness about the disease. Registered Dietitians will be at the Nanaimo store, 435 Metral Dr., Saturday (Nov. 10) from 10 a.m. to

Bob McGavin, of Nanaimo Citizens on Patrol and RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien, accept a $1,000 cheque from Susan Urban-Collins of Mid Island Co-op. The money goes toward COPs’ driver reimbursement program offered to patrollers using their own vehicles.

2 p.m. to speak with shoppers and provide helpful tips about their grocery cart items and nutrition labelling. Part of Diabetes Awareness Month, the event shows how to make healthier choices when grocery shopping for your family.

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Headlights brighten up Island charities With fewer daylight hours in the fall and winter, Auto Check Automotive wants motor vehicle operators to see and be seen. The Nanaimo business is also shining a light on the needs of the Salvation Army and Autism Society of Vancouver Island simultaneously. Until Saturday (Nov. 10), Auto Check is providing a $50 headlight aim-

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ing and polishing service for a $25 minimum donation to the Sally Ann and autism society. Every day driving can jostle a vehicle’s headlights out of alignment which can decrease visibility by as much as 50 per cent. For more information on the fundraiser, please contact Karen at 250-714-1997 or e-mail karen@ autocheckauto.ca.

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Brandi Disterheft performs selections from her latest album, Gratitude, at Simon Holt Tuesday (Nov. 13) at 9 p.m.

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Men seeking pointers on the art of singing can get tips at an upcoming workshop. The workshop is Nov. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at St Phillip’s Church in Lantzville. No experience is necessary. Rgistration cost is $35 before Wednesday (Nov. 14), and $40 after that. Register at www. moresingingplease. com or at the door.

Drama group seeks actors “That music just poured out of me. I wrote it in less than an hour,” she said, adding she later went back and refined the songs. “I really love writing words because it’s a puzzle and I love putting the pieces together.” The album contains the emotional remembrance to her cousin, love, political

and French songs. Disterheft said she loves singing in French because it is very freeing. Her song Le Regarder La Recontrer Encore deals with a relationship. “My whole body shivers with love bring me another blanket,” said Disterheft, repeating a lyric for her

work. “It’s basically I am pleading with a person because the love is still there.” Originally from Vancouver, she moved to New York to connect to the jazz scene. “It (New York) really is the hub of the jazz mecca. It’s been a great learning experience,” she said. “I still get

to hear jazz legends on any given night. It’s been a real thrill to me.” For more information on Disterheft please go to www. brandidisterheft.com. Tickets for her Tuesday night performance are $10 and available at Simon Holt. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Yellow Point Drama Group seeks actors for its upcoming production of Looking by Norm Foster. Auditions are Nov. 15, 7 p.m. at the Cedar Community Hall. The production needs two men and two women 45-60 years old. For info call 250-722-2459.

VVancouver Island’s landscapes inspiration for artist’s creations BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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for any of his paintings sold he is donating to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. An exhibit reception is being held Nov. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery, located at Nanaimo North Town Centre. Hastings will be in attendance Nov. 14, 21 and 28 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Time Well Wasted uses the power of a five-piece horn section and the combined voices of three female lead singers to get people on the dance floor. The band performs at the Queen’s Saturday (Nov. 10). Time Well Wasted, from Comox Valley, is a 12-piece band. It performs a variety of funk, soul, rock, rhythm and blues. It

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Chamber orchestra show features oboist Classical music will drift to the rafters Saturday (Nov. 10) during Oboe to Go by the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra at Brechin United Church. Musical director Karl Rainer will lead the orchestra during the performance, which will feature Loca-

telli’s Christmas Concerto, Britten’s Simple Symphony, Finzi’s Romance and Rachmaninov’s Vocalise. Oboe to Go features Pippa Williams, playing the Marcello Oboe Concerto. Williams studied the oboe with Melvin Berman and Richard Dorsey and

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If the playoffs are a test of strength, then the Barsby Bulldogs are ready to flex their muscle. John Barsby Community Secondary School’s AA varsity football team (6-0) completed an undefeated regular season and now hosts its post-season opener against the Holy Cross Crusaders (2-3) on Friday (Nov. 9) at Merle Logan Field. It’s a chance for the ’Dawgs to start finding out if the football that they’ve been learning, practising and playing all season will be good enough to get them to another Subway Bowl provincial championship. “If you liken yourself to a bunch of different muscle fibres, when the muscle twitches together it’s powerful,” said Rob Stevenson, Barsby coach. “So we’ve got to exercise ourselves mentally and physically. It’s all connected – what we’re doing in the classroom, what we’re doing in the weight room, what we’re doing on the practice field. And hopefully … between all of that, there’s some power behind you.” The Bulldogs are powerful, all right. En route

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Barsby Bulldogs AA varsity player Shawn Arabsky gains yards after making an interception during a game against the Argyle Pipers on Friday at Merle Logan Field. Playoffs start tomorrow (Nov. 9) at Merle Logan.

to their perfect record they outscored opponents 262-35, boasting an arsenal of different contributors on both sides of the ball. And when it comes to playoffs, most of the Bulldogs are battlehardened. Barsby’s AA varsity and junior varsity teams have both reached the provincial

final two straight years and have a general idea how they stack up with potential playoff opponents. “We know we can beat these teams. It’s going to be tough, though – you’ve got to be perfect,” said Jacob Odynsky, Barsby wingback. “We’ve got to get the intensity up. It’s always

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more intense in playoffs.” The Bulldogs will embrace that. Playoff football is a big deal and Barsby treats it that way. They’re playing for something, and they’ll do whatever’s in their power to achieve it. “Every time we put our shoulder pads on somebody they’re going to

feel that power. They’re going to feel the John Barsby football team from Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, is coming to knock them around,” Stevenson said. GAME ON … Barsby and Holy Cross kick off Friday at 2:15 p.m. at Merle Logan Field. Admission is free. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Hot Clippers psyched up to play Caps The Nanaimo Clippers have put together some of their most consistent hockey of the season, and think they can keep it up. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team (10-6-0-2), winners of four of its last five, has two more winnable games Friday and Saturday (Nov. 9-10) against the last-placed Cowichan Valley Capitals (5-12-0-1). “When you think about Cowichan, you think about a hard-working team, highenergy,” said Kyle Kramer, Clippers alternate captain. “What it comes down to is we’re just going to have to outwork them, just like any other game.” The Clips have already played the Caps twice this year and won both times, though both were one-goal games. “We know what to expect from them,” said Josh Bryan, also an alternate captain on the Clippers. “They’re a hardworking team, a lot like us.” He said one of the keys will be for his team’s forwards to work the puck down low in the corners and try to win the puck battles in those areas of the ice. “That’s the key against them, you’ve got to outbattle them because they’re going to work hard no matter what,” Bryan said. “And if we battle just as hard or harder than they do, our skill’s going to take over and we’re going to be able to beat them.” GAME ON … The Clippers and Capitals are scheduled to face off Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Redmen win regular-season finale to sneak into playoffs The Nanaimo Redmen will go into playoffs on a winning streak. The city’s Vancouver Mainland Football League midget team (2-8) won its regular-season finale on Saturday on the mainland, 24-14 over the Chilliwack Giants (7-3).

Redmen coach Sean Roden called it a “character win,” as his team endured a long travel day and played in the pouring rain. The visitors jumped to a 14-0 lead, let the home team back in it, but then took back control in the second half of the game.

“It was a matter of cutting down on our mistakes and taking advantage of theirs,” said Roden. James Danylchuk and Dylan Tucker scored rushing touchdowns for the Redmen and Tucker threw a TD pass to Jon Evenson.

Nanaimo ended up needing to win its last two games to get into the post-season and the coach said his players went into Saturday’s finale with a positive frame of mind. “Even though our record was poor, we’ve gone into every game

with the confidence that we believe that we can do some damage and at the very least be competitive, if not win,” Roden said. GAME ON … The Redmen face the Coquitlam Falcons (7-3) in the first round of the VMFL playoffs Sunday (Nov. 11) on the road.

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Premier Pirates adding to staff The Nanaimo Hub City Paving Pirates have one of the league’s best pitching staffs every year, and it may be strengthened next season. The city’s B.C. Premier Baseball League club announced last month that Roy Moretti, a former manager of the Pirates, will climb back aboard as the team’s pitching coach for 2013.

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the Douglas Royals in straight sets last weekend on the mainland and Shane Hyde, VIU coach, said his team played well and was pleased that the Royals provided tough competition to challenge his squad. Friday’s scores were 25-9, 26-24, 25-20 and Saturday’s scores were 25-19, 25-18, 25-20. The M’s men (3-3) will be trying to bounce back from a pair of losses to the Royals. Douglas won Friday, 25-19, 25-22, 25-20, but Saturday’s match went to five sets before the M’s fell 20-25, 25-12, 25-16, 17-25, 15-13. GAME ON … The women’s teams from VIU and Cap play Friday at 6 p.m., with men’s action to follow at 8 p.m. On Saturday the women play at 1 p.m., the men at 3 p.m.

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ing heritage, the Evo is geared to the hard-core driving enthusiast. If you’re looking for a refined high-performance sedan, look elsewhere. This is outand-out power and performance without many of the luxury frills one would find on most other cars in its class. There are obviously enough hard-core driving enthusiasts out there that the Evo is firmly entrenched in a high-performance niche market. The Evo is based on the Lancer, which starts as a no-frills compact sedan. Of course, you add a turbocharger and intercooler, full-time all-

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MR, which I recently tested. Not terrible, numbers. But certainly not in economy territory. And, of course, because of the turbo, more pricey premium unleaded fuel is recommended. While pleasant to look at, styling is not what sells the Evo – it’s the driving dynamics that make this a superb car if you want to go fast and carve the corners aggressively. We did notice some turbo lag on takeoff, but plant your foot firmly on the throttle and it doesn’t take long for things to get going in a real hurry. Peak power, though, is at 6,500 rpm, nearing the

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Representative ďŹ nancing example based on 2013 Rio5 LX+ AT (RO753D) with a selling price of $18,572 [includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455, $1,000 Everybody Wins savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable)] ďŹ nanced at 0% APR for 36 months. 78 bi-weekly payments equal $225 per payment with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. xEvery eligible contestant will win (subject to correctly answering a skill-testing question) an Instant Win prize consisting of a discount in an amount from $1,000 to $10,000 towards the purchase or lease of any new 2012 or 2013 Kia vehicle. One Grand Prize consisting of a $25,000 cheque will be randomly awarded from among all eligible contestants at the conclusion of the contest. No purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s license over the age of majority. Odds of winning vary by prize and by region. See kia.ca or your participating Kia dealer for complete contest rules. &Bi-weekly ďŹ nance payment (on approved credit) for new 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD) based on a selling price of $28,667 is $157 with an APR of 1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,053 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,650, $1,000 Everybody Wins savings, $500 loan savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. §Loan savings for 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD) is $500 and is available on purchase ďŹ nancing only on approved credit. Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. \Cash purchase price for 2013 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO540D)/2012 Rondo LX with AC (RN750C) is $14,022/$16,517 and includes a cash savings of $2,450/$5,250 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and ďŹ nance offers), $1,000 Everybody Wins savings, delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Based on the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $17,472/$22,767. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. ‥$2,450/$5,250 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO540D)/2012 Rondo LX with AC (RN750C) from a participating dealer between November 1 – November 30, 2012. Cash savings is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and ďŹ nance offers. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. 6Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD (SR75XD)/2013 Forte SX Luxury AT (FO74XD)/2012 Rondo EX V6 Luxury (RN75BC) is $43,045/$27,150/$28,945 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455/$1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. The First Time Vehicle Buyer Program offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who ďŹ nance a select new 2012/2013 Rio 4 door, 2012/2013 Rio 5 door, 2012/2013 Forte Sedan, 2012/2013 Forte5, 2012/2013 Forte Koup, or 2012/2013 Soul. Eligible purchase ďŹ nance customers will receive a credit in the amount of ďŹ ve hundred dollars towards the purchase of their new vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends January 2nd, 2013. °The BluetoothÂŽ word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer or kia.ca for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation and Kia Canada Inc. respectively.

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interior with increased rear-seat leg room and an enlarged cargo area with virtually the same dimensional footprint as the outgoing model. It is the fourth generation to feature Subaru’s symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system. Subaru’s will also continue to offer a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated Subaru Boxer engine in the Forester, as well as a new 2.0litre direct-injection turbocharged version, producing 250 hp. Fuel economy improves across the lineup with the introduction of a new six-

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Nissan adds technology to next year’s Altima Nissan will offer three features on the 2013 Altima that before were only seen on luxury models. The new 2013 Nissan Altima can come with “lane departure warning,” a feature that warns a driver if the vehicle drifts from the lane. How? The specially developed rear camera is constantly scanning the roadway for lane markers; if it detects the car leaving the confines of the lane, an icon lights up and an audible cue sounds. The 2013 Altima can also help the driver know more about his or her surroundings with “blind spot warning.” This icon lights up to signal when a vehicle is detected in the vehicle’s blind spot area. If the warning is ignored and the driver attempts a lane change by putting on their turn signal, a beeping cue also beings to sound. “Moving object detection” is another perk available in this latest car from Nissan. When a driver puts the car in reverse, the rear camera scans the area behind the vehicle. If a moving object is detected in this area, a yellow frame appears around the rear camera image in the center dash screen and a beeping prompt sounds. These features usually require additional sensors and cameras; but Nissan’s 2013 Altima does it all using only one camera. This first-of-its-kind innovation means that the camera is equipped with a wide-angle lens to see more, and sophisticated software to accomplish more advanced functions. A drop of windshield wiper cleaning solution is regularly carried from the front of the car to the back and released onto the camera lens. Then an air compressor releases a burst of air to finish the cleaning process and dry the camera.

Kia reveals all-new Rondo Kia revealed its allnew Rondo compact multi-purpose vehicle for the first time in September. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, the Rondo is designed and engineered to meet the needs of modern, families. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Built on an all-new platform, it delivers stylish, spacious prac-

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A GREEN BOUQUET to Hub City Cycles Community Co-op for their legacy grant from the Council of Canadians. They reflect in practice what a better world looks like.

A BOUQUET OF RED ROSES to Kelly, who did psychic readings by donation to the Nanaimo SPCA at Fibber Magees recently. After nine months of unemployment, I took your advice and I now have a new full-time job.

A HUGE BOUQUET to the Dover Bay Secondary School students who organized themselves and voluntarily cleaned up discarded garbage at Pipers Lagoon Park recently. You are an inspiration to everyone.

BOUQUETS OF MEGA THANKS to all the pet detectives in the East Wellington area. I have followed up every lead given to me by so many in rain or shine. Copper, my orange, declawed, Mexican tabby, missing from the kennels since Aug. 10, is out there. He just doesn't know where his new home is. If you have seen Copper, please call Betty any time at 250-585-7738.

CONDOLENCES AND BOUQUETS to our American neighbours, friends and allies for their suffering with super storm Sandy. A SWEET-SCENTED BOUQUET to the young Pakistani girl and education activist, Malala Yousafzai. May she recover quickly and become a world leader in peaceful living.

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A BOUQUET OF KINDNESS to the great hostess from Pirate Chips who made us the best order of french fries this side of the Rocky Mountains. She not only conversed with us while she worked, she also brought us a nice box of warm, home-made mini doughnuts when she realized we were having car troubles to help take the sting out of waiting for a tow truck.

ANOTHER BOUQUET to Kal Tire for their excellent service with my damaged tire. A BOUQUET OF HALLOWEEN CANDIES to the kids on Honeysuckle Terrace. Their costumes were great and they were all polite.

A BOUQUET to the Nanaimo News Bulletin. Thank you for drawing attention to the use of earthquake survival kits in the cartoon in Saturday's newspaper. I was told soon after moving to Vancouver Island that the best place to keep an earthquake kit is in the trunk of the car. If you are on the road and cannot get home when the earthquake strikes, then you could live in your car. Hopefully your car will not be under a pile of rubble.

A TOOTHY THANKS to Larch, the manager of the Real Canadian Superstore. He walked the store aisles to find me and give me my toothpaste. That's service with a smile. A HUGE BOUQUET OF DAFFODILS to the owners and staff at the Well (Wellington) Pub. They are the happiest group of individuals, serve the best pub food and have the best prices in town.

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A BOUQUET OF SYNTHETIC OIL to Ben at Mr. Lube. He is a great guy and did a great job. Thanks, Colin. BIG BOUQUETS to the wonderful Nanaimo Concert Band musicians. Their 140th anniversary concert was incredible. They truly are an amazing bunch of talented musicians. It was brilliant from start to finish. A BOUQUET OF STICKS AND PUCKS to Kasjac Contracting for their generosity in sponsoring my son's hockey team. It is greatly appreciated. A BEEF F about technology being forced on us. I'm glad it's available for those who want it, but it should be our choice. I have an analog TV set and a digital box. When the set ceases to work, I should be allowed to buy another one. Instead, my choice is between a flat screen, which I don't want, or no TV. Some choice.

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A BEEF F to the person who taped the paws and tails of cats and also to the person who doesn't believe pets have thoughts and souls. My labrador retreiver has more sense than some people. Pets are a joy and comfort to many. Be kind to your four-legged friends.

A RECYCLED BEEF F about the garbage pickup in our area. When you pick up the recycling and drop some from the bag while putting it in your truck, please pick it up. A BEEF about the protest march that happened downtown at the exact time the kids were trick-ortreating. Way to show the kids that bullying works. My five-year-old wanted to know why all those people were yelling for Stephen Harper to go home. Good job, Nanaimo. A BEEF F to the driver who parked illegally on Metral Drive because he was too lazy to use the parking lot, then pulled an illegal U-turn when driving away. To top it off, the driver had the audacity to hurl garbage out the window as he drove off. Would you do this in your neighbourhood? A BEEF F to the professional drivers who speed on Metral Drive like it's a race track. You have no right to drive anything but the posted speed limits of 30 km/h and 50 km/h. Set an example for the rest of the drivers. Just because it's late at night doesn't give you the right to speed.

A LOUD BEEF F to all the people who feel they need to set off their illegal fireworks within city limits at all hours of the night. The racket sends my pets under the bed until morning. I hope that the only property damage is their own. A CHEAP BEEF F to the local store manager who was told that a customer was buying for a house fire victim, but would not even offer a discount. A BEEF. The city is not doing enough to stop people from setting off firecrackers at Halloween. This goes on for at least five nights prior to the event and it is unacceptable and annoying. It looks like the ban is not working well here. I hope someday it will be banned completely in B.C. A BIG BEEF F to the person who decided to take all of the carved pumpkins from the front of houses on a Townsite-area street and then smashed them on the road the night before Halloween. Your senseless, malicious act broke my sons' hearts. My sons, aged five and six, spent hours carving their pumpkins and putting up the decorations that you stole from our home. Shame on you. A BEEF. The rest of Canada puts up with French on everything, while Quebec fights English on almost everything.

A STINKY BEEF F to the building owner who put up a fence in a parking lot, making it difficult to park. Please settle your differences in a more mature way. You're just inconveniencing the public. A BEEF F to the woman who shouted at my friend in a grocery store checkout line. The lady you yelled at is suffering from two kinds of cancer, has a five-yearold to care for and was about to undergo surgery. She is ill, worried, distressed and afraid. The last thing she needed was your venom. When she got home she called me in tears. It was really the last straw for her. Have some compassion for others. A BEEF F to whoever didn't turn in my tuque to the lost and found. Unfortunately, it was lice-free, but I hope its gobs of accumulated hair gel cause you to have an acne breakout.

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January 1, 1923 - October 21, 2012 Michael passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the age of 89. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lorie; his sons: Darrell (Alison), Wade (Cynthia) and Avery (Cara); and his grandsons: Spencer, Andrew, Logan, Jesse; and close friends Christine, Pat and Don. Michael was born in the Ukraine and came to Canada in 1948. He worked his way across the country, always willing to take on new jobs and adventures in new places. He met his wife of 52 years in Norman Wells in the NWT. They moved to Edmonton where they were married. Settling into Nanaimo in 1962, together they raised their family of three sons. Michael’s devotion to animals, especially to the birds in his aviary and the pets he adopted, will always be remembered by the many hours spent in the kitchen preparing the food and cakes for them, caring for his menagerie. Mike loved all animals so much that numerous strays, (cats, pigeons and raccoons) which were lucky enough to ďŹ nd their way to his backyard quickly became loved family members. He enjoyed being in his backyard, tending to his gardens and creating new yardscapes. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to those who have offered their support at this time. At Michael’s request, there will be no funeral service. To honor Michael’s memory, donations may be made to: The Nanaimo & District Branch of the BC SPCA.

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IN MEMORIAM

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In Loving Memory Alick Nohr (Papa) Sept 4, 1926Nov 12, 2002 Missed are the many hrs playing crib only to end up owing you loonies. Sitting around the kitchen table with our family and our favorite beverage discussing a mutitude of subjects to be told why do the voices have to get so loud (priceless) A day doesn't go by that I want to get on the phone to phone you for some kind of advice. Your Deeply Missed

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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DEATHS

DEATHS

JIM ROCKLIFF SEPT. 5, 1920 – NOV. 1, 2012

DEATHS

LENTON, THELMA December 1, 1921 October 31, 2012 It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, and friend Thelma Lenton. She passed away at the incredible age of 90 on October, 31, 2012 in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. She had suffered a stroke and had been in a critical state for a few months. Thelma was a wonderful, caring and giving person who had an extreme love for gardening, baking and animals, especially her several cats! She will be forever missed by her family, many friends and neighbours.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Penny Dubak and her husband, Mickey; his son, Larry Rockliff and his wife, Bonnie; his daughter, Laurie Bloemen and her husband, David; six grandchildren: Brent Dubak, Aaron Dubak, Jennifer Rockliff Kalvaitis, Cheryl Rockliff McLaughlin, Paula Rockliff, Jordan Bloemen; seven great-grandchildren: Payton Dubak, Tyler Dubak, Ella Kalvaitis, Reid Kalvaitis, Paige Kalvaitis, Lily Kalvaitis, Nathan McLaughlin, Miles McLaughlin, and many good friends. A Celebration of Life will take place Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm, Lantzville Legion. In lieu of owers, the family would request that donations be made, in Jim’s memory, to the Heart & Stroke Association of BC.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-Camp Positions Avail. •Coastal Certified Bull Buckers - Includes vehicle/accommodations •Road Grader Operator (Excavator experience an asset) •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) •Grapple Yarder Operators •Hooktenders •Chasers •Line Machine Operator •Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

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The Nanaimo News Bulletin requires q a full-time Circulation Assistant for maternity coverage. Strong organizational and people skills, along with basic computer skills are essential to the position. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service byy resolvingg deliveryy issues in a timelyy and pprofessional manner. Other duties include an ongoing g g interaction with a force of carriers and seeingg to the overall successful completion of newspaper deliveries. The ideal candidate will own a reliable vehicle and possess a valid drivers licence. Competitive p salaryy and beneďŹ ts package is available for the right person. Those interested in applying pp y g for this opportunity pp should forward their resume by Nov. 9th, 2012 to: Jessica Kalser Circulation Manager Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 1H7 circulation@nanaimobulletin.com We would like to thank in advance all who apply however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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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 modelâ€? 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 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. FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228. GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190. 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. PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400. SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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REAL ESTATE

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

ROOMS FOR RENT

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

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.

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.

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.

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

DUNCAN, duplex zoned, small 2 bd character home close to town. Orchard, berries, organic raised beds + greenhouse. (250)748-3007

VICTORIA 2BD 1 ba, top oor 55+ Bldg, $895. Walk to Tillicum Mall. Call 250-858-2383

COTTAGES

STORAGE

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.

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

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

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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.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

1-BDRM SUITE, self-contained. $650./mo inclds utils. 250-716-6811 or 250-2454546, 250-753-4749.

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

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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

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.

WE BUY HOUSES

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

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

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MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.

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

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

MID 70’s dbl wide on .28 acre, in Mill Bay. 2-bdrm w/den. 2 baths. Good cond. Propane stove & dryer, newer roof $205,000. Call (250)746-9658.

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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

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APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area) New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet building with security cameras. Available Now & Dec. 1 From $675 - $790.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Gord 250-710-1947 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

RENTALS

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,

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 Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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

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ESTATE SALE: Everything must go! Reasonable prices. Sat. Nov 10th, 9am-3pm. 445854 Turner Rd.

Furniture & unique ďŹ nes at the new 2nd store in Ladysmith, corner of 1st & High St (main drag). Open: Monday to Saturday, 105pm. The Vintage Rose 250-245-7270.

250-754-2936 25 PRYDE Ave. 1-bdrm ground level townhouse, $700. Avail Dec. 1st. (250)756-4728. #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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

GARAGE SALES N. NANAIMO, 3454 Ellis Plc., Sat, Nov. 10, 10am-2pm. Household items, camping gear, retro furnishings, display cabinets and much more. TOWNSITE Downsizing/Moving sale. 890 Hunter St. Nov 10th, 9-12noon. Shop, hand & electric tools, equipment & supplies, yard & household items. Something 4 Everyone!

SPA BOUND Pools & Spas: Hot Tub Rentals. Call (250)585-0077

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

HOMES FOR RENT 1728 WHITE Blossom Way- 3 bdrm, 3 bth, $1650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-BDRM SPLIT level, West Nanaimo. Country setting, close to town. Large 2-car garage with shop area. New kitchen & appl’s. Self-contained sub-letable 1-bdrm suite. Apply now and receive 1/2 mo. rent free. NP/NS. Ref’s. $1650. 250-716-6811 or 250245-4546, 250-753-4749. 5830 HAMMOND Bay Rd- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1150. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688 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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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.

HOMES WANTED

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

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

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. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547. 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. HOSPITAL AREA: spacious, 2bdrm, 2bath, 7 appl’s, +gas FP. Clean, quiet bldg. N/P, N/S, N/D, RR. Secure parking. Avail Dec 1. (250)754-0960 NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. Renovated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO- 30 Cavan St., top r, elevator, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd rs, totally reno’d, secure prkg, 1 locker. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750. Call 1-604-720-0775. For Photos refer to Craigs List posting ID # 3326156697. NANAIMO- NEWLY reno’d & furnished including W/D, dwnt studio apt, featuring hard wood rs, granite counters. $700. Avail now. Call (250)616-2809.

AVAIL Dec 1 - Fairview Dr, 5 BR, 3 baths, close to Uplands Park School, rec room, garage, 5 appliances, large deck, private, fenced backyard. $1500. Refs req’d. 250758-5760; pls leave msg.

LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D, DW, lrg fenced yard, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,150. Nov. 1st. 250-722-7377 METRAL AREA: Lge 4bdrm fenced yard, dbl carport, F/S. 5350 Dunster Rd. Avail Nov 1. $1250. Refs Req. 758-6107 NORTH NANAIMO, Panoramic ocean view Rocky Point, 2 bdrm + den, 2500 s.f., multi-level. $1550 Call 250-738-0595. WALK ON waterfront Lantzville, 2bdrm 900 sqft. heritage house interior reno’d. $1,350 +utils. Available immediately. (250)390-2497

OFFICE/RETAIL 1600 SQ ft retail space with parking and signage on busy highway entering Port Alberni. Great location for suitable business to compliment organic produce market on same property. Rate negotiable for right tenant. 250-586-1372. 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

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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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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.

CARS

NEAR COUNTRY GrocerNew 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $875+ utils incld. Avail Now. 250714-0704 or 250-751-3930. 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.

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

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 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

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

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

1994 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 140,000 km, 4.6 ltr, A/C, immaculate. $2000 obo. (250) 743-4982

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, $850 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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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

2005 GRAND-AM, V-6, auto, 133,000km. White exterior/gray interior. One owner. Very clean, runs great. $4,200 obo. (250)616-7252

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

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

2008 Pontiac G5 great shape 63,900 k. Power windows, locks, air. $7,900 new set of snow tires incld. 250-492-2620

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

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380

2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condition, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132

2008 LEXINGTON GTS 283 18,500 miles. Full body paint, three slides. Like new, $69,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141. 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

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

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.

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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 CHEVY Venture, silver. 6 passenger, year old tires, 135,000 km. Good condition $3,500.Call Ken 250-941-1097

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.

2007 DODGE Caravan, 90,000 kms, fully loaded, new tires & mounted winter tires,stow & go seats Ex.Cond. $9000.00 obo. 250-248-2390

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

MARINE BOATS

‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322

1981 23’ Corsair Motor home A/C, heater + forced air, 2500 Honda generator, furnace, full kitchen/bath. $6,999. For more details. (250)724-6558.

‘08 SANTA FE GL 3.3 FWD 88,000 km, 12,000 km remaining on B to B warranty. Serviced by the book. New tires at 80,000 km. N/S. $18,900. Call 250-954-2364

2004 GREW BOWRIDER 17ft, Mercury 90 2-stroke motor, with trailer, low hours. Asking, $12,000. Mike 250-597-3389.

Your Community 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

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Saturday ◆ NANAIMO HARBOURFRONT Library hosts Yves Engler, author of The Ugly Canadian: Stephen Harper’s Foreign Policy, at 1 p.m. Further details at 250758-0966.

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luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. Regular monthly meeting follows at 1:30 p.m.

◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a six- or 10-km Nanaimo walk. Registration at 9:45 a.m. in the back gravel parking lot at Westwood Lakeand the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information call 250756-9796.

◆ NANAIMO NEWCOMERS’ Club, a women’s group, meets at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd.

◆ CENTRAL VANCOUVER Island Orchid Society hosts its free Orchid Growing for Beginners workshop from 10-11 a.m. at Diana’s Garden Centre, 2517 Bowen Rd. 250-722-7048 for more information. ◆ TRAVELLING SQUARES host a dance with caller Garry Dodds and cuer Pat Zeeman beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Wellington Hall. Visiting square dancers welcome. 250-754-5203 for details. ◆ BLANKETS FOR Canada hosts a session from 1-3 p.m. at Michael’s craft store on Mary Ellen Drive for people interested in learning how to assemble knitted and crocheted squares into blankets. 250-3905309 for details.

Tuesday ◆ B.C. GOVERNMENT Retired Employees Association hosts an ethnic potluck

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◆ NANAIMO POTTERY Co-operative hosts its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Bowen Park Complex. All are welcome to attend. Visit http://nanaimopottery.com for details. ◆ NANAIMO HARBOURFRONT Library hosts its teen advisory group (ages 13-18) from 4:30-6 p.m. 250-7531154 ext. 235 for details.

Wednesday ◆ ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. workshop, Getting to Know Dementia, 10 a.m. to noon, Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 200-1585 Bowen Rd. Registration required, Jane Hope, 250-7344170, jhope@alzheimerbc.org.

Ongoing ◆ DEALING WITH the Dragon anger management course for men. An eight-week course with flexible start times. Runs every Tuesday, 7-9

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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

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◆ WELLINGTON ACTION Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Wellington Community Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave. Visit www.wellingtonbc.ca/wac/ for more info. ◆ CEDAR HERITAGE Duplicate Bridge Group fall session begins. Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 MacMillan Rd. Newcomers welcome. 250-722-2656. ◆ NANAIMO ACCORDION Band meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Old Harewood Fire-

◆ WANT TO sing for fun? Non-audition choir. Thurs 10 a.m. to noon at St. Andrews Church, downtown. $10 drop-in or $32 for four consecutive weeks. For details e-mail info@ moresingingplease. com or call 250-7296135. ◆ NANAIMO DUPLICATE Bridge Club games Monday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., and Thursday at 1 p.m. Legion No. 256, 1630 East Wellington Rd., Nanaimo. Call 250741-0877 or 250-7560438. Speakers half hour before game time first week of every month. ◆ ADULT MIXED recreational, non-competitive volleyball at John Barsby Community School. Sunday nights 6:30-9 p.m. All are welcome. Call 250-7548325 for more info. ◆ NATURAL ABUNDANCE Native Plant Nursery, 3145 Frost Rd, Cassidy. Nursery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Contact the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust at 250-7141990.

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◆ ALATEEN HOSTS meetings for teens aged 12-18 from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of the Church of Christ, 1720 Meredith Rd., each Tuesday. Visit www.alateen.org for details.

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