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A Harbour Air seaplane takes off in choppy Nanaimo seas Tuesday. The city experienced a wind storm from the northwest, bringing plenty of sunshine and gusts reaching 75 km/h. CHRIS HAMLYN/THE NEWS BULLETIN
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hile hi le a llac ack off pre ack ac reeciipi pita tati tiion iiss ra rais isin isin ing ing fears off droug fe ght h in m ny parts of the ma provincee, residents in Nanaimo are simp ply enjoying an extended summer.. Sunshine and temperatures up to 21 C are expected for the Thanksgiving Day weekend and next week, adding to an already spectacular summer and early fall. “It was the driest August and September on record at the Nanaimo Airport and that has been pretty representative of the east coast of Vancouver Island,”
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full fu ll sto torra age ge rig igh htt int nto tth he th thir ird weeek w ek of tth ha att mon ntth h..”” Th hat at lat ate stor sstto orrag age, e, combi omb om biined need n witth wi with h a decre ecre ec reas ase in ase n daily aiilly y wat ater er cco ons nsum u ptio um pttio i n ov verr the he sum mme mer, r, r, ha as le l ft the h city itty in in goo o d sh s ap apee in in t rm te rms of ava vail ilab a le sup ab suppl ply y. “We’re drawing down of course, getting close to 50 per cent storage. We never, ever want to be below 30 per cent so we’ve got a pretty good amount left,” said Sims. “We’re always concerned about drought and monitor on a daily basis, but no one is throwing that word around yet. We’re in decent shape.” Jones said the high pressure ridge is expected to continue with clear skies making for cool
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Mounties nab attempted murder supect An Edmonton man with a long history of violence was picked up by Nanaimo RCMP Wednesday after he was reportedly causing a disturbance on Doric Avenue. Zachary Holland, 25, is wanted by Edmonton police on attempted murder and arson causing injury charges stemming from an attack on his 18-year-old girlfriend in July. According to a report, Holland knocked his girlfriend of 18 months over the head with the back of a toilet before lighting a fire in the bedroom. The woman, while on fire, managed to exit the building where she was rescued. Prior to that, Edmonton police say Holland is also facing charges from an earlier incident where he is alleged to have a dragged a previous girlfriend behind his car on the Whitemud Freeway. Edmonton police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Holland’s arrest on July 18. Nanaimo RCMP spokeswoman Const. Sue Phillips said members were called to an unspecified disturbance in an apartment on Doric Avenue where they apprehended Holland. “His identity was proved through fingerprints,” said Phillips. “He gave us a false report of his identity but we were able to prove his real identity. We then contacted Edmonton Police Services and he’s been remanded on a six-day remand to be transported back to Edmonton police.” Nanaimo police held Holland over night We d n e s d ay b e f o r e sending him back to Edmonton.
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Career fair disguised as music concert BY JENN McGARRIGLE
Last month, the Young Professionals of Nanaimo hosted a Facebook competition encourA unique type of job fair aging local bands to submit aimed at youth rocks and rolls videos for a chance to play at into Nanaimo Tuesday (Oct. the event. 9). The page received 14,000 hits, JobFest is the province’s with people voting on 15 differrock concert-themed, travel- ent videos, and the two bands ling career fair that gives youth with the most “likes” on their labour market information videos – Braeden Marshal and while live bands provide enter- The Distributors – will play at tainment – and an incentive to JobFest, along with Victoriashow up. based Acres of Lions. Students also receive giveThe event runs from 12-6 p.m. aways such as at Beban Park T-shirts and and will be DVDs. held outside JobFest introif the weather duces youth holds. ◆ JOBFEST features Braeden t o d i f f e re n t Cathers said Marshal, The Distributors and career options the school disAcres of Lions Tuesday (Oct. through facetrict is bring9) at Beban Park. to-face discusing students sions with and guest event presenters, guest speak- speakers include Nanaimo ers, six career exploration tools Coun. George Anderson, developed by the Ministry of Michael Delves, chairman of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Train- the Greater Nanaimo Chamber ing, and interactive games. of Commerce, and a representaFor the Nanaimo event, the tive from the Automotive Trainprovince has partnered with ing Standards Organization. the Young Professionals of The Nanaimo Clippers and VI Nanaimo to help get the word Raiders will also be there givout and line up local bands. ing away tickets to games. “It’s not just your typical job The idea behind JobFest is to fair, it’s more like a job festi- reach out to youth aged 15-25 in val,” said Chris Cathers, YPN a fun, interactive and engagpublic relations director. “It ing manner with the goal of makes it fun. We’re encourag- sparking interest and passion ing our members to come down in future careers in B.C. to answer any questions youth For more information, please may have about a particular job go to www.jobfest2012.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com or career.” THE NEWS BULLETIN
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said in a press release that membership has declined to 34 members, with only 12 able to remain active. That, combined with the news the Nanaimo Lions Club is not able to work on the annual downtown parade for 2013 has also raised concerns. “We are in dire need of more working members and a service club to take over from the Lions to work with the society to invite and organize floats, marching bands, organizations and participants,” said Linder.
Rising costs are hampering society efforts in other aspects of the celebration as well. The fireworks show in 2012 was cancelled due to a lack of funds, and despite a $5,000 commitment from Casino Nanaimo, the 2013 pyrotechnic display may be grounded as well. “We are in need of approximately $7,000 more directly, or in our budget to once again provide the community with the usual outstanding fireworks show,” said Linder. Along with casino money, the
society receives help from the City of Nanaimo gaming funds, private donations and fundraisers. The society is hosting its annual general meeting Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Quarterway Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and show its support. “It is important for the society to know as soon as possible about any community assistance,” said Linder. “Plans for next year are underway.” For more information please call 250-751-8567 or 250-758-4713.
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Manslaughter re-trial scheduled for 2013 Two brothers charged with manslaughter following a 2006 bar fight in Nanaimo are back in court next June for a re-trial. Timothy and Matthew Maybin, as well as Buddha Gains, who worked as a bouncer in the now-closed Grizzly Bar, were found not guilty in 2008 of manslaughter in the death of Michael Brophy, 20, of Gabriola Island. The Crown appealed the acquittals and in 2010, a 2-1 B.C. Court of Appeal decision ordered a new trial for the Maybins, but upheld the decision to acquit Gains. The brothers appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of Canada and in May, Canada’s highest court upheld the B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision. Crown counsel Leanne Mascolo said the trial for the Maybin brothers, facing manslaughter charges, along with Gains, who has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, begins June 3 and is scheduled to run for four weeks.
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for VIHA. The department has newer technologies integrated into the workspace. Computer stations are located throughout the space instead of only at a few locations like the old emergency department. P hy s i c i a n s a n d nurses can take advantage of Vocera communication tools that allow them to make hands-free, voice-controlled-calls to each other in the department instead of paging each other. Fyfe said the technology allows for a quieter atmosphere for patients who enter the space. The evolution of VIHA’s eHealth strategies is also allowing doctors to get more complete and up-todate information on patients who come into the hospital, no matter where they regularly receive treatment. VIHA has been rolling patient information into eHealth records. “All the information on a patient is in one record – rather than having to look in a different place (doctors) just need to look in the patient’s chart and everything is there,� said Fyfe. Guy Weeks, VIHA’s acting vice-president and chief information officer, said the focus has been on moving from the previous multiple-systems model to one that holds the core data in one system, to provide a core level of data to all. “A lot of those gaps are being closed now,� said Week, adding that an easy click or link on
the screen can lead to more information pertinent to the patient’s care. The eHealth record system is more than a depository of patient information. It is also an intuitive tool that monitors information and can alert physicians if there is a medication conflict or if a patient on a certain floor in the hospital is presenting signs for a condition that may require isolation, said Weeks. “Each health region has a regional system that is a clinical tool. It’s intuitive. It tracks data, correlates results and makes suggestions based on patient information to help doctors treating patients,� he said. Doctors are also getting more options to access their patients in a mobile world. VIHA provides mobile devices for all its physicians to access eHealth records. Weeks said many are choosing to purchase their own devices. It’s allowing them to connect to their own practices when needed. “It’s about mobility. It’s about access in the right place,� said Weeks. He said there is more demand for access from patients for information. He said initial work has begun to create a patient por tal which will allow patients to be more interactive with their health information and access their patient files or view test results. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com
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City plans to increase dog licence fees The city is increasing dog licence fees to help offset rising costs of animal control. Council approved a licence increase from $25 to $30 annually, though a $5 discount fee is still available for dog owners who pay before Feb. 28 of the licence year. Licences that become due after July 1 in any year will increase from $15 to $20. Impound fees will also go up
to increase revenue and act as a deterrent for dog owners who allow their dogs to run at large. City officials say fees have not increased since 2000, and that the new costs will come in line with other B.C. municipalities. In Nanaimo there are approximately 6,600 licenced dogs. Licence tags are used to trace ownership and reunite dogs with their owners.
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The train station on Selby Street opened earlier this year after completion of restoration work from a fire which gutted the historic building. Nanaimo city council added it to the heritage building tax exemption list for the next 10 years.
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The renovated Esquimalt and Nanaimo train station at 321 Selby St. will join three other Nanaimo properties on the heritage building tax exemption list, which will provide its owners with 10 taxfree years. City council voted Monday to officially place the building on the list after agreeing in principal to the move in 2010. Al Kenning, city manager, said that agreement would have been difficult to reverse. “Investors and owners made business decisions based on the approvals,” said Kenning. “It would be an act of bad faith and would put them in a bad position if council didn’t follow through.” The Island Corridor Foundation, which owns the land and building, applied for the exempt status because the proposed use at the time, a two-storey Irish pub, would have triggered taxation. The station, which nearly burned to the ground in 2007, has received $2.6 million in renovations since and recently reopened with the pub and a small waiting area for train passengers. According to ICF, the waiting area will be completed once the train service is
re-established. If passenger rail service is not re-established the room will be leased to another commercial occupant. A portion of the building has had a permissive tax exemption attached to it for a space used for charitable purposes. The heritage aspect results in the land and entire building being exempt. The exemp-
tion could only kick in once the renovation work was complete. The exemption value over the 10-year period is about $30,000. To support the project further, the city previously contributed $40,000 in capital funds through the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Area. It also approved a $10,000 Heritage Façade Grant for the stations’ exterior. Chris Sholberg, the city’s heritage planner, said the goal of
the Heritage Building Tax Exemption Program is to provide incentive for property owners to retain and upgrade important heritage buildings to modern standards while benefiting a revitalized downtown neighbourhood. Other Nanaimo properties on the heritage tax exemption list include the Painted Turtle Guest House, the Great National Land Building at 17 Church St. and the Gusola Block at 104 Commercial St.
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A new identity is in the works for the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children. During a press conference in Nanaimo Wednesday, the foundation announced it changed its name to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island to clarify the group’s role. “Our refreshed brand better reflects the wide range of funding and support that we provide, not only at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Victoria, but
in numerous locations and through various programs in Victoria and across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands,� said Margot McLaren Moore, chairwoman. The foundation supports projects and programs that help ensure children and youth develop to their fullest potential, including the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, which provides physical therapy, wheelchair seating and bracing for children with special needs; HerWay Home
program that works to reduce the long-term effects on babies of substance use during pregnancy; and support for Island organizations that offer literacy programs, drop-in centres, physical therapy, mental health, therapeutic treatment and summer camps. It also funded, built and operates Jeneece Place, a 10-bedroom home for families who travel to Victoria for their child’s medical care. For information, please go to www.childrenshealthvi.org.
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Few rebates left in RDN program Water conservation incentives for the public by the Regional District of Nanaimo are becoming tapped out thanks to the popularity of the program. Throughout 2012, the RDN has offered incentives to residents who protect local water resources by purchasing rainwater cisterns, efficient toilets and other conservation items. As part of the Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Initiative, the W RDN started the incentive program to help residents install cisterns with 1,000 gallons of storage or more. Offered region-wide for the first time in 2012, the program saw immediate success and as of this week all ffunds have been allocated and the program is no longer open. Rebates are still available, however, ffor residents wishing to replace older conventional toilets with high efficiency toilets. A maximum of two $50 rebates are available to each RDN household that a make the change. “The RDN understands that providing incentives encourages the shift towards more sustainable residential housing. This benefits both the resident receiving the rebate and the community as a whole,” said Joe Stanhope, chairman of the RDN board of directors. “We have received an overwhelmingly positive response ffrom residents interested in reducing their energy usage and emissions, and protecting water.” The RDN also offers green building incentives, including rebates ffor home energy assessments. All remaining funds for the 2012 Green Building incentive program are now being funneled into the woodstove exchange program, which offers a $250 rebate for residents willing to switch out old, inefficient stoves for new, more efficient ones. Residents are encouraged to contact the RDN at watersmart@rdn. bc.ca or sustainability@rdn.bc.ca for details. All RDN incentive programs for 2013 will be considered by the RDN board for approval in March.
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An artist’s rendition shows how the main core of Cedar could look. Residents shared ideas, which will be further discussed during public consultation hearings this fall or early spring.
Draft Cedar street design nears finish Regional district seeks feedback to ensure ideas correspond to community’s vision BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
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he Regional District of Nanaimo is nearing the completion on its Cedar Main Street Design project draft. The project is slightly behind schedule, but Greg Keller, a senior planner for the RDN, said the regional district expects to present it for public consultation this fall or early spring. Keller said the RDN is trying to engage community support and get feedback about the design details to ensure that it meshes with community ideas. “It’s really communitybased in terms of the draft,” said Keller. First, the draft will be presented to the citizens’ advisory group, a committee of about 20 people representing businesses, property owners and residents in the Cedar
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area, to provide recommendations to the regional district. The advisory group’s meetings are open to the public and people can attend them and provide feedback. After the advisory group sends its recommendations to the RDN the district will hold community meetings to gather further feedback from residents. Earlier this year, about 80 Cedar residents took part in a design charette to create concepts for Cedar’s main street and came up with 14 ideas. Those ideas were presented to residents through an online questionnaire for feedback. Keller said the September questionnaire didn’t receive as strong a response from the public as the RDN expected, and he is hoping for more public participation during the upcoming public
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consultation process. The Cedar Main Street Design project was created after the RDN conducted its Official Community Plan review. The RDN found that people in Cedar wanted to support more community diversity, create and preserve the community identity, provide opportunities for local employment and have a community that includes a variety of housing types. The RDN included a new land use designation, Cedar Main Street, which applies to
lands located on both sides of Cedar Road between MacMillan and Hemer roads. The Cedar Main Street designation will include local commercial, professional office space, personal services, residential, recreation and mixed use. The intent of the designation is to create a vibrant place where residents can shop, access services, socialize, work and enjoy recreational activities. People can sign up on the RDN website to receive e-mail alerts about the Cedar Main Street Design project or other projects the regional district is working on. Please go to www.rdn. bc.ca to sign up for e-mail alerts. For more information or to comment on the project please go to www.cedarmainstreetconcepts.com or e-mail cedarmainstreet@rdn.bc.ca. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com
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Stewards keep rivers runningg Creeks and rivers support an interdependent web of life and we damage them at our peril. For much of the last century, we have done everything imaginable to destroy these critical waterways – burying them, altering their course, polluting them, diminishing their capacity to support life. It’s a wonder we still have functioning creeks and rivers to which exhausted salmon still return to spawn. Nature’s resilience can explain why our creeks and rivers still teem with life. But there have been efforts made over the years to improve things and some humans deserve credit. Thanks to streamkeepers and other stewards, there are more kilometres of life-supporting habitat along these waterways and more fish in the once sterile creeks. Thanks to wise lawmakers, there are more regulations requiring industry to minimize the impact of development and resource extraction on waterways, and cities are taking more responsibility and using best practices to protect waterways. Even the public is getting involved by cleaning up garbage during the Shoreline Clean-up, removing invasive species, planting native species and speaking up when problems arise. All it takes is one thoughtless move or a change in government or social attitudes, and all that hard work protecting our waterways can disappear. World Rivers Day was marked last week. Hopefully, people made time to learn about their nearest creeks and rivers and take a walk along them, observing how they still bear life despite their proximity to industry and development. True, our watercourses are under threat day by day, but if each of us becomes a responsible river steward, the creeks and streams have a greater chance of surviving into the next century. 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
Measurements of health misleading That’s one of the reasons that I’m someone, I’m somewhat glad it glad this discussion started with a happened to a reporter. reporter because of her ability to I’m talking about the news put that criticism in perspective. segment which went viral earlier The other is that she has a platform this week in which a television to publicly address the issue of news anchor fired back at a viewer health, body image and weight – who e-mailed derogatory comments and she used it. about her appearance. Obesity in the developed world is For those who haven’t seen it, a major problem, but not all people here’s the short version: are created equal. a viewer called the Like our kindergarten EDITOR’S newscaster fat and teachers told us long NOTEBOOK told her she had a ago, we’re all special responsibility to portray and we’re all unique Melissa Fryer a healthy physique to – obesity requires a Managing Editor her viewers. solution tailored to As the anchor individual needs. succinctly pointed While we look at the out, the viewer rarely health risks associated watched the program with obesity, we should and had no personal also look at what we use basis for their criticism. as measures for health. It was a mean-spirited One of my best friends attack on a woman’s has been a fitness physical appearance. leader for more than a decade. You’d think after all those times She’s in phenomenal shape, riding women asked, do I look fat in this?, her mountain bike, running and some of the wisdom learned from participating in other activities up countless wrong answers would to six days a week. have trickled down. She eats healthy, with her current Most reporters would’ve just filed research focusing on the benefits that e-mail in the trash folder. We of raw food. get a lot of those which criticize She is a fit, healthy woman, yet not only physical appearance any doctor could point to a bodybut also intelligence, ethics and mass index chart and tell her she is agenda. We’re used to it and better overweight. able to shrug it off than many A similar story came out of the people. London Olympics this summer,
where an Australian newspaper criticized one of the country’s swimmers for gaining weight. How a newspaper editor and reporters know more about weight, fitness and winning an Olympic gold medal than the swimmer or her coach is beyond me. A study a few years ago fascinated me. In it, a researcher ate Twinkies and other sugary treats for an entire month. He supplemented his diet with fluids and multivitamins, staying within the recommended caloric intake for a man his size and age. At the end, he’d lost weight. Which led reporters to ask if the Twinkie diet was healthy. His reply stuck with me – the project didn’t show that a diet of Twinkies and multivitamins was healthy, but rather our measurements of health could be misleading or inaccurate. Is the skinny person who eats nothing but chips and diet Coke healthier than someone 20-pounds overweight who regularly runs Westwood Lake? So while we berate others – and more often ourselves – for indulging in that slice of chocolate cake, can we really tell just by looking at someone their state of health? If you ask me whether you look fat in that outfit, you’ll get the same answer.
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Gas prices leave little to be thankful for To the Editor, I had the anxious experience of being low on gas Wednesday, and drove around running errands all over the city, keeping my eyes open for the cheapest gas prices. My jaw dropped when I first saw $1.37 per litre. By the time I saw the same price all over Nanaimo, my jaw was propped
up by my gas pedal. The price had gone up 10 cents per litre in the blink of an eye. In the possible likelihood that my computer-assisted arithmetic is correct, $1.37 per litre equals $5.31 a gallon. Remembering an exceptionally cheap and friendly gas station just outside of town, I
decided to risk the extra expensive kilometres to try to find it. Driving south, there’s a co-op station just before the Cedar intersection with gas at $1.26 per litre. As I filled up, I grumbled to another customer why did this happen? How could the price of gas shoot up so suddenly? She answered, “Thanksgiving
Day weekend.” Pure capitalism working its magic. It’s time to start growing our own vegetables and taking up marathon walking. Maybe the strong swimmers among us could make it to the mainland. J. Katelnikoff Nanaimo
Readers respond: Feedback on news items Creative art needs space Re: ‘Graffiti zone’ no more than creative tagging, Oct. 4. There are worse things for a teenager/artist to do than participate in creating public art. I wish there were more sanctioned places where creating public art would be condoned, even encouraged, by the city. The line between art and vandalism is sometimes hazy when it comes to graffiti. The challenge, in my opinion, becomes how do you make the ‘graffiti zone’ feel like a safe place without stifling creative expression? What about offering to pay for supplies and encouraging some young people (teenagers, or even elementary students) to create design proposals? Materials would need to be supplied, and a theme created. Perhaps some blank frames could be left open for comments or drawings by the public? Alternately, the city could hire an artist to paint a creative structure for example. Outline fantastical creatures leaving the faces blank. Inside the blank spaces really would be a free graffiti zone and families could let their children use chalk to complete the picture. Doing this would make
the art feel purposeful, friendly and inclusive. Some people might feel that if this were done, a ‘tagger’ might come along and ruin the work. While this is indeed possible, leaving spaces in the artwork might make this a non-issue. I don’t think there are that many graffiti vandals out there who would ruin a child’s work. The Parkway Trail tunnel will continue to have this problem and the city will continue to have to pay for the clean up. Why not make something out of the space, instead? What would be so bad about an outdoor art exhibit? Valentina Cardinalli Nanaimo
News media bias clearly evident To the Editor, Re: Media has agenda on Obama re-election, Letters, Oct. 2. With respect to Randy O’Donnell – and I agree with his hypothesis – I would like to offer an even starker example of this bias. In 2002, George W. Bush called on the finest minds in military intelligence, foreign affairs and Middle East specialists to report on the status of Iraq’s weaponry. Without exception, they told the president that
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Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction. Their argument was so convincing that Gen. Colin Powell addressed the United Nations about it. As it turned out, no such weapons were found when American invaded Iraq. Within days, the news media, with vindictiveness bordering on outright animosity, began calling Bush a ‘liar’ for making his statement. Almost four years ago, President Barack Obama called in the most prominent economic advisors in America to report on remedies for the economic difficulties associated with the ‘great recession’. He listened to academic experts, Federal Reserve Board leaders and his council of economic advisors. Based on their evidence and advice, he went before the American people and promised that “unemployment would
never reach eight per cent.” Seldom has a prediction been so wrong. The unemployment rate in the U.S. has been eight per cent or higher for 43 consecutive months. Strangely enough, however; not one prominent media member has called Obama a liar. When questioning him about his erroneous prediction, the media has offered ‘softball’ questions which put the blame anywhere but at the president’s door and the term ‘liar’ has never been used. One must ask why the two standards? It is a most interesting question. Leonard M. Melman Nanoose Bay
Ferry fare costs will force choices To the Editor, Re: Ferry fares set to increase, Oct. 4. It would be interesting to find out how many people who live on the Gulf Islands and use the ferry as a commuter vehicle to work will find that when they figure the cost of daycare, clothing for work, medical, dental and now the increase in travel costs, that it would be cheaper for them to stay home, wear their old clothes, raise their children and have medical, dental and other benefits for their children through social assistance. Not a pleasant thought,
but anyone on minimum wage would likely be further ahead pulling SA in three years. It’s time for government to wake up and realize the B.C. Ferry Corporation is not an efficient way to look after the commuters from the Gulf Islands. P. F. Smith Gabriola
City inconsistent on watercourses To the Editor, Re: Municipalities support city’s ideas, Sept. 29. It’s good news that B.C. municipalities at the UBCM meeting voted in favour of Nanaimo’s resolution to ask the federal government to work with local governments to ensure that changes to the Fisheries Act will strengthen environmental protection for our watercourses. However, Nanaimo’s initiative is not quite consistent with its practice of routinely reducing riparian setbacks (distance between structures and creeks, streams or ponds) from 15 metres to seven metres, when developers indicate it is inconvenient to meet current riparian regulations designed to protect our watercourses. Jennifer O’Rourke Nanaimo
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Food bank has checks and balances for its clients To the Editor, Re: Let’s see poor’s qualifications, Letters, Sept. 25. There are now seven satellite depots for the Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. Early this year we changed over to computer registration from a card index for our clients. They register in households, and the food bags and supplies are apportioned according the number of people in a household. All clients have to register every six months with ID for all members and proof of living at a Nanaimo address. They also have to show ID each time they use a depot and they receive two pieces of paper; one half with information for them and the other half to be checked off by helpers as they pick up eggs, bread and food bags. Each household receives food every two weeks but they can come in on the interim week for bread only and refreshments and fellowship. The computer system records the date they last picked up their two weeks supply, for how many people and at which depot. Clients can go to any depot, but the same computer system is used at each one. It also records any pertinent information. There is also a one-time registration available for transients. I extend a welcome to James to attend one of the food depots and hear the thanks we receive as people leave the building. Rosalyn Rosher coordinator Loaves and Fishes satellite depot St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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Green thumbs recognized at harvest festival Bigger might not be better, but it can’t hurt at the Cedar Farmers’ Market Harvest Festival. The public is invited to take part in a friendly com-
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Tuesday ◆ NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association hosts its assertiveness skills workshop from 6:309:30 p.m. at 1070 Townsite Rd. To register phone 250-7543331 ext. 716. ◆ BC GOVERNMENT Retired Employees Association hosts its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. Guest speaker is Hilde Schlosar of the Nanaimo Multicultural Centre. Details at 250722-3742. ◆ NANAIMO POWER and Sail Squadron hosts its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle Ave. Presentation on winter coastal cruising destinations. Everyone welcome. ◆ NANAIMO POTTERY Cooperative hosts its monthly general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Bowen Park Complex. Members and public welcome. Visit www. nanaimopottery.com. ◆ NANAIMO NEWCOMERS’ Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd.
Thursday ◆ KIDNEY FOUNDATION of Canada, Nanaimo chapter, meets at
noon at Oliver Woods Centre. ◆ NANAIMO COMMUNITY Kitchen hosts an Oktoberfest fundraiser at the Courts Pub, 25 Front St., beginning at 6 p.m. Info and tickets at 250-753-7470.
Ongoing ◆ ALS SUPPORT group meets fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Patients, family, caregivers welcome. 1-800-708-3228 ext. 221. ◆ NANAIMO UNIT of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. For further information, contact the unit at 777E Poplar Street or call 250-7418180. ◆ NANAIMO HEALING Rooms. Come in for prayer, Mondays 7-9 p.m., Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd. 250-7557838. ◆ CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association free recovery workshops, Rm. 19, Beban Park to May. 250-716-8827 for more information. ◆ MID ISLAND Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Rm. 8, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 250-758-3668. ◆ TOPS GROUP meets Mondays, Rm. B019,
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◆ PARENT SUPPORT Circles free weekly groups for parents with children 12 and under. 1-800-665-6880 for more information. ◆ HUB CITY Toastmasters meets, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Occidental Hotel (downstairs), 432 Fitzwilliam St.
◆ SUNRISERS TOASTMASTERS meet Fridays, 6:30 a.m, Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd. 250-585-2232.
◆ KIWANIS SUNRISERS morning coffee meetings, Thursdays at 8 a.m. Contact nanaimo. sunrisers@yahoo.com for details.
◆ ENTERPRISING TOASTMASTERS meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Fairview Elementary School. 250-7546636.
◆ ISLAND COUNSELLING Women’s Wellness and Support Group for depression, anxiety, relationship loss, trauma, worries. Thursdays 6:45-8:45 p.m. 250-754-9988.
◆ HEART OF F the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lantzville. 250-7223233. ◆ PARADISE ISLE Senior Society mixed eight-ball tournament, Fridays, 10 a.m., 201 Albert St. Cash prizes for top-three winners. 250-754-9566. ◆ YELLOW POINT Singers community meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Secondary School. 250-616-042.
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Campground earns tourism award Living Forest Oceanside Campground and RV Park earned an award from Tourism Vancouver Island for its social media campaign to draw tourists to the area. Marketing coordinator Scott Littlejohn was presented with the Multi-media Marketing Campaign Award at the orga-
nizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual awards gala, held in Sooke last month. The award recognizes a business or organization for its innovative use of various forms of social media and traditional marketing mediums. Littlejohn sensed that a main reason people come to Vancouver Island is to enjoy its parks. The
campaign, Park it in Nanaimo, reflected a call to action to use Nanaimo as a base camp for exploring the Island. This year Living Forest organized an on-site camping and lifestyle trade show, but that was just the beginning. Living Forest used QR codes linked to a separate Facebook landing
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The Tourism Division of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (NEDC), also known as Tourism Nanaimo, works collaboratively with stakeholders and the Tourism Leadership Committee to position the Nanaimo region to visitors. Initiatives are underway including advertising campaigns in television, print and social media, soliciting media visits to Nanaimo and working collaboratively with Tourism Vancouver Island, Tourism BC and the Canadian Tourism Commission to position the Nanaimo region effectively. NEDC operates two visitor centres in partnership with Tourism British Columbia. The main visitor centre, located at Highway 19 and Northfield Road, opened on Sept. 29, and includes an off-leash dog park, trail connections and washroom facilities. The Northfield location is in a critical transportation corridor, targeting visitors travelling up and down the Island. The visitor centre is open seven days per week with parking available for not only RVs and tourists, but also residents using the Parkway Tail. A second visitor centre operates out of the Port of Nanaimo Centre downtown Wednesday to Sunday. The Tourism Leadership Committee of Tourism Nanaimo, together with Chemistry Consulting Group, are collaborating on a three-year Tourism Strategic Plan to enhance our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism product and to promote these products more effectively. As part of the information gathering process, 110 tourism
page where local and site information and quizzes were featured. The QR codes were put onto necklaces creating IDOLS that were used in scavenger hunts and contesting for free overnight camping. In addition, a contest on Facebook was incorporated for a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay which spiked Facebook engagement and increased their number of fans by 20 per cent, all the while carefully monitoring their page using humouwr, content and local information. They also promoted competing regions and campgrounds to encourage touring around the Island.
Grocer earns national award Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northridge Village Quality Foodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entry into the Master Merchandiser Awards was the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite in the medium store category, winning the gold across Canada. The store went on to win the Platinum
stakeholders and community residents provided input through an online survey. Additional information was gathered through interviews, phone calls, e-mail and media responses, all of which has been included in the research. The committee and the corporation will carefully consider all the input received to identify a draft list of priority tourism initiatives, implemented or initiated within the next two to three years. Residents will have the opportunity to review and comment on these initiatives at three open houses scheduled for Nov. 14-15 in north Nanaimo, south Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. A final report will be released toward the end of 2012. For more information, please call Tourism Nanaimo or economic development at 250-591-1551.
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Scott Littlejohn, marketing coordinator for Living Forest Oceanside Campground and RV Park, earned an award from Tourism Vancouver Island for a social media marketing campaign drawing tourists to Nanaimo.
Award as the best in all categories across Canada. The honour was accepted by the grocery chainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding partners John Briuolo and Ken Schley on behalf of manager Randy Romano and his staff at the annual awards dinner Oct. 2 in Toronto. Kevin Foote, assistant store manager, submitted the win-
ning entry, which featured creative- and customer-focused displays and community involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people work very hard to make sure the store is a great place to shop and be a helpful part of our Nanaimo community. To have their work recognized in this way acknowledges that what we do every day makes a dif-
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Nanaimo builders earn accolades from construction industry
◆ From /12 A handful of Nanaimo-based construction companies and projects earned gold in 2012 CARE Awards (Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence). The awards ceremony, held at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria in September, hosted 290 builders, trades and suppliers. Fifty-two awards for outstanding Island residential and commercial projects were handed out, including: Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under 2,000 sq. ft. – Palladian Developments Inc., Cross residence; Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $125,000 – Palladian Developments Inc., Robison Reno; Best Commercial Project – Palladian Developments Inc., Seaview Husky; Best Multi-Family/ Townhouse Project – Hazelwood Holdings Ltd., Rockwood Heights; Best Interior, Residential 2,000-4,000 sq. ft. – The Interior Design Group and T.S. Williams Construction,
The Moorecroft; Best Outdoor Living Space over $50,000 – T.S. Williams Construction, Arbutus Rock. “The CARE Awards are an opportunity to celebrate housing in our community, including professionalism, creative design and sustainability,” said Casey Edge, executive officer, CHBAVictoria. The Gold CARE Award winners are, in the opinion of the judges, the very best projects incorporating specific criteria including unique design, function, creative use of space, compatibility with the environment, energy efficiency, effective land use, and cost.
Martial arts centre opens Shaku Family Martial Arts Centre has opened its second Vancouver Island, and fifth Canadian location in Nanaimo. Located at 117 Nicol St., Shaku is a blend of traditional and contemporary martial arts training as well as lessons for students in the areas of
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character education and bullying prevention for children; and personal development for teens and adults. Founded by Cathal Walsh, a principal in the Nanaimo school district, Shaku schools are family centered environments where moms, dads, teens and children can work together as a family to improve physical health, respect, discipline, focus, perseverance and confidence. “These are the skills and attitudes that help children and adults succeed in school, at work, and in life,” said Walsh. “There are so many activities out there were parents just watch their children participate. At Shaku, parents become active participants and mentors for their children.” For more information, please call 250591-0444 or go to www. SHAKU.ca.
City earns business award The B.C. Small Business Roundtable has selected Nanaimo as
one of six small business friendly communities in the province. The award recognizes local policies, projects and programs that support small business as judged by a panel of small business leaders from across the province that represent regions, industries and associations. Highlighted in the city’s submissions were efforts to build a strong business environment through streamlining city processes and investments in economic development. The city’s support of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association and incorporation of the Nanaimo and District Chamber of Commerce’s Successful Cities initiative in the new strategic plan were among other efforts that helped result in the award. “The City of Nanaimo is committed to making it easier for small businesses to operate,”
said Mayor John Ruttan. “[The award] is reassuring evidence we are on the right track as a community in terms of creating bylaws and processes that allow small business owners to get things done.” Sasha Angus, CEO
of the NEDC, said small business is an important economic driver in Nanaimo. “Fostering the ongoing success of local businesses means more householdsustaining jobs for our residents and an even stronger quality
of life in our community,” he said. ◆ Business Bits is a monthly column focusing on news in Nanaimo’s business community. To contribute, please e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin. com
CHAMBER CHAT Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce CEO Susan Allen As the new CEO for the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, I want to share with you some of the exciting initiatives that the Chamber is working on. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is 123 years old and is the premier advocacy organization for businesses in Nanaimo. We work hard to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing opportunities for businesses to succeed. In fact, our tag line is: “Better communities through better business.” I believe that Nanaimo is on the cusp of exciting changes and growth opportunities and we are here to help businesses survive and thrive. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce board of directors are business members in our community and are committed to making Nanaimo the place to live and conduct business. As well, the chamber relies on the expertise of many business people in our community to sit on committees, act as speakers and ambassadors for the organization. We at the chamber want to help you succeed in business by offering you opportunities to network, attend workshops,
webinars, and by acting as an intermediary when necessary to help you through any bureaucracy you may encounter. There is strength in numbers. For a chamber to be effective in its community, it needs the support of businesses so that it can effectively lobby on their behalf. For example, the City of Nanaimo recently changed its zoning bylaw, which led to a number of our business members who were adversely affected by the changes. We contacted the city to explain our members’ concerns and the city and chamber worked together to host a series of meetings. We then invited our business members and the city to discuss these “unintended consequences” of the zoning bylaw changes. These meetings proved extremely beneficial and the most of the unintended consequences have been dealt with in a timely manner to the satisfaction of our members. This is just one of the ways we advocate on behalf of our members. If you are a business and not yet a chamber member but interested in finding out more about our organization, please give us a call at 250-756-1191.
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escape time was consistently shorter and the fire growth rates were faster. It is thought that synthetic materials currently found in homes contributed to this change. The study concluded that because fires could be more aggressive, the time needed to escape house fires has been reduced from approximately 17 minutes to as little as three minutes.
This gives less time for occupants to escape a fire and is shorter than the seven-minute response time target for fire services. This disparity can mean the difference between life and death. In rural areas served by volunteer fire departments, the response times can be expected to be longer than the seven minutes expected of career fire departments.
The public is encouraged to plan for a three-minute evacuation in case of a fire. It’s a reminder of our personal responsibility for fire safety: the prevention of fires in the first place; the detection of smoke and fire with working smoke alarms as a second line of defense; and evacuation to safety by having a well-rehearsed fire escape plan as the third and most important action.
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The winter season is the worst season for fires in Canada. That is why all Canadians must be mindful of the importance of fire prevention and safety. During the winter, we must heat our homes, most of our meals are p re p a re d a n d e at e n indoors, our clothing is dried indoors and people who smoke tend to do so indoors. Besides following basic fire safety advice, for the winter remember that: ◆ Heating appliances such as space heaters should not have anything combustible closeby and need at least one metre of space around them. Inspect the electrical cord attached. If it overheats, you have a fire hazard. Keep young children away from them. ◆ Electrical and heating systems can fail and become fire hazards. Ensure they are regularly checked by a professional, especially prior to the winter season when fireplaces, heaters, appli-
ances and other electrical equipment are in maximum use. ◆ Smoking while in bed, tired or under the influence of alcohol or medication is the most common cause of fires that kill. ◆ Most chimney fires occur with wood-burning fireplaces. Ensure chimneys are cleaned and professionally inspected re gularly. Bur n only small quantities of wood at a time. ◆ Teach children that fire is not a toy; it is a tool we use to cook food and heat our homes. ◆ Educate your children about the dangers of fire and make sure they know that all fires, even small ones, can spread very quickly. ◆ Never use a flammable liquid near a flame or source of spark. Be aware of hidden sources like water heater pilot lights, electric motors or heaters. Never smoke while pouring or using flammable liquids. ◆ If even a small doubt exists about any appliance/equipment that you use, do not hesitate to contact a qualified technician. It may save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.
Tips for fireplace safety A fireplace becomes dangerous when accumulated tar or creosote catches fire or from uncontrolled burning or over-fuelling. Other causes of fireplace-related fires are substandard design or installation and lack of safety precautions. ◆ Open the damper before lighting the fire, and keep it open until the ashes are cool enough to touch.
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Most chimney fires occur with wood-burning fireplaces. To reduce the chance of fire spreading to the house, ensure chimneys are cleaned and professionally inspected regularly.
◆ Ensure the fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house. ◆ Do not store combustible materials such as paper or wood too close to the fireplace. ◆ Use a screen in front of the fireplace opening to protect children and to prevent embers from escaping and igniting carpets, etc. ◆ Never leave children alone near a fireplace. ◆ Use dry, well-seasoned wood in small amounts.
◆ Have chimneys cleaned and serviced at regular intervals by a professional. ◆ Never overload your fireplace. ◆ Never use charcoal starter fluids, gasoline or any flammable substance to start fires. ◆ When using artificial logs, burn only one at a time and follow instructions on the wrapping. ◆ Always place the ashes in a metal container and take them outside the house to properly dispose of.
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Fall Car Care
October
Special section
2012
Preventive maintenance is always the best bet for a vechicle, and the News Bulletin has some tips for safe winter driving
Vehicle maintenance increases road safety
Fall and winter is a beautiful time to experience Canada. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous time, particularly when you are driving. Icy roads can be treacherous, and a dead battery can leave you stranded. Keeping your car in top form is especially important in winter. Inspect your vehicle thoroughly before heading out onto the road, and make sure you have adequate insurance coverage. Car Care Canada’s website shares these winter maintenance tips: Check the battery –If it is four years old or older, have it checked at a service station to make sure it will start in bitter temperatures. Check the fluids – Top up power steering, brake and transmission fluid, oil and antifreeze/coolant. (antifreeze/coolant should be flushed and refilled every two years or 50,000 kilometres.) Replace your windshield fluid with one specially formulated to cut through ice and snow. Consider winter weight oil – Consult
your owner’s manual to see if a winter weight oil is recommended for cold months, and remember to change your oil every 5,000 km. Check it over – Check the function of your heater, defroster, lights and windshield wipers. Replace your wiper blades every six months, and consider the added power of winter blades. Change to snow tires – Traction is essential when you are driving on snow and ice. Winter tires offer traction, and peace of mind. Repair cracks or dings in your windshield – Freezing temperatures can turn small nicks into gaping cracks that destroy your windshield. Have them repaired before it’s too late. Keep your gas tank at least half full – A fuller tank resists moisture/ice formation inside your gas line. Be well-equipped – Keep these items in your vehicle in case of emergency: snow brush/ice scraper, booster cables, flashlight, first-aid kit, blanket, extra clothes, bottled water, snacks and necessary medications. News Canada
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Jeff, Roxann and the ‘Broco Boys,’ specialize in auto glass, flat glass and residential projects. For all your glass needs, see them at Broco Glass Group on the north island Highway.
Jim Pattison Hyundai mechanics Jeff Cesari, left, and Jay Ayotte show off a brand new 2013 Hyndai Sante Fe that just arrived on the lot.
YYears of research, development goes into creating a great winter tire Do you know what makes a great winter tire? Researchers spend years applying advanced technology for maximum safety and performance. Purchasers often buy winter tires not knowing what makes them unique. It might surprise them to know tire designs receive the same level of research
and innovation as a vehicle does. The rubber compound – Unlike summer or all-season tires, winter tires are made with specially formulated rubber compounds that provide extra elasticity for adhesion to winter roads. While compound formulations differ across brands, each one blends natural and
synthetic rubber with special additives. The unique design – The most important features of a winter tire are its large grooves and sipes. Winter tires are designed with deeper and wider grooves that compress and expel snow to enhance performance, while also removing slush and water to
prevent hydroplaning. The width of the groove is carefully optimized by researchers to balance out dry, wet, icy and snowy drives. Sipes are small perpendicular cuts on the tire tread, designed to provide extra adhesion to slippery surfaces. News Canada
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New digs Greg Kolt, a technician for Laird Wheaton GM, works on a vehicle in the dealership’s newly constructed shop, which includes a vehicle bay and a drive-through service building.
Stopping power Automotive technician Chris Velthuis Kroeze changes the brake pads on a vehicle at Budget Brake and Muffler Auto Centres. Budget added Auto Centres onto its name to reflect that the business does much more than exhaust and brakes.
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Dale Hoskin, owner and operator of Applecross Automotive, runs a diagnostic check on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230. With poor weather on its way, it pays to have your vehicle in the best running condition possible.
Brad Smith, apprentice technician at Nanaimo Honda, does a computer test on a 2008 Honda CR-V. Today’s vehicle technology often requires an expert to make sure everything is in proper working order.
Todd Chwelos, owner of Great Canadian Oil Change, knows the best way to keep your car running great is through regular oil changes. Using the right fluids and parts will not only prolong the life of your car, but save you money in the long run.
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with increasing costs of gasoline The heavier your vehicle is the more energy it needs to move, so it makes sense to pay attention to the size and weight of the vehicle you intend to drive. Consider these facts from the office of energy efficiency for vehicles at Natural Resources Canada: ◆ Heavier vehicles have greater inertia and greater rolling resistance, which both contribute to increased fuel consumption. ◆ Reducing weight means reducing fuel consumption. Increasingly stringent government fuel consumption legislation and evolving consumer preferences are making a difference. It is increasingly common to see automakers advertising their weight reduction initiatives. Automakers are achieving weight reductions by substituting lighter materials, such as aluminum and advanced composites, as well as vehicle design changes. These improvements enable additional weight reductions, since other vehicle components may then be downsized, ultimately leading to engine downsizing with no sacrifice in performance – the less weight you have, the less weight you need.
◆ Reducing weight means reducing fuel cost. A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that for every 100-kilogram weight reduction, the adjusted, combined city/ highway fuel consumption could decrease by about 0.4 l/100 km for cars, and about 0.5 l/100 km for light trucks. Today’s cars and light trucks range in weight from about 1,000 kg to 3,800 kg. ◆ Only buy what you need. When possible, choose a smaller vehicle with a smaller, more fuelefficient engine. The NRCan Fuel Consumption Guide is a great resource to help you compare fuel consumption between different vehicles and vehicle types. ◆Don’t carry unneeded items in your trunk as the extra weight will increase your fuel consumption. Reducing weight is one of the ways you can save on fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are more tips on fuel efficiency on the Natural Resources Canada website at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca. News Canada
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Cold-weather driving tough on a filter system How would you like to inhale clouds of road salt, sand and debris as you travel down the highway? That doesn’t sound very appealing, but it’s the everyday life of an automotive air filter in cold-weather driving. Canadian winters can be considered extreme operating conditions, which means that engine air filter replacement should occur more frequently than under less-severe conditions of othr seasons.
All engines require a steady flow of clean air in order to operate efficiently and perform at their best. A tiny particle of dirt that gets into the engine can score the cylinder walls, ultimately shortening engine life. Eventually, even the best air filter gets clogged and must be replaced. Replacement intervals vary by vehicle manufacturer, but a good rule of thumb is every year or 20,000 kilometres. News Canada
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Charge account Zach Stonley, service technician with Newcastle Nissan, tests the battery on a vehicle. Come in and see the friendly staff in the service department for all of your fall car care needs.
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Margaret JUNE PLENSKY (Nee Bradstock) Passed away peacefully at Wexford Creek on October 1, 2012. June was born in Victoria June 29, 1918. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Teddy; her sisters, Doreen and Fran and brother Robert. She is survived by her Aunt Lil; sisters, Barbara and Rosemary and brothers, Bill and Danny. She also leaves behind a large family: children: Conrad (Fritzi), Tom (Judy), Ed (Jean), Doreen (Garry) and Dale; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. June and Ted raised their family in Nanaimo, working hard, with June even deckhanding for Ted for several yyears. She was best known for her crocheting, g knittingg andd sewing i skills. kill All the h kid kids hhave their h i special il afghan. A memorial picnic will be held at a later date. And Mom says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behave!â&#x20AC;?
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grandmother slipped away from us in dignity and comfort on September 3, 2012 in Saanich Peninsula Hospital. In deepest sorrow, she leaves her daughters, Draga, Nada (Hans); grandson, Eric (Moraine); granddaughter, Justine and baby great granddaughter, Emmeline. Also in sorrow are her brother, Adam and his family in Australia and her sister, Elisabetha in Germany. The family dogs, Tia and Kodi are very sad too. Eva was born of German heritage in a village in the former Yugoslavia and emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario in 1952 where she lived until moving to Victoria in 1994 and to Nanaimo in 2008. Eva lived her life with a strong work ethic, with courage, resilience, strength of character and independence. As she so often said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did it my way.â&#x20AC;? Because of her amazing good health, Eva walked and walked for long distances, especially along Dallas Road in Victoria. People would ask her if she had a car to get around. Proudly pointing to her feet, she replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;these are my wheels.â&#x20AC;? Eva loved to laugh, to joke, to talk to people and to spend time with her family. For as long as she was able, she cooked delicious meals for her family and everything was made with her own hands. Eva thrived on being outdoors and would often say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the sun and the sun loves me.â&#x20AC;? We will forever miss her radiant smile, her perfect nose, her laughter and the special times she shared with us. Private family services will take place in Victoria in the near future. Dearest Mama, may you rest in sunshine always.
Born in England, and spent her school years in Wye, County of Kent England. She became a Corporal during WWII, and met, fell in love and married James during the war. After the war she moved to Nanaimo and started her new life in Canada, raising her two sons, Bruce and Brian. She loved to cook and wanted everyone to eat and enjoy. She camped, ďŹ shed, and was a rock hound at her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side. Her ďŹ nal years of life she resided at Travellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge. Predeceased by her husband, James. Pat will be missed by all that have met her. Left to mourn are her sons, Bruce (Einy), and Brian (Margaret); grandchildren: Jason, Carmen, and Alex, and great grandchildren: Adam, Keesha, Talon, and Natalya. The family would like to thank Travellers Lodge for all the tender loving care given to Pat.
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OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
5GAL GLASS Carboys (2), $20; 6dzn Wine bottles & 12gal primary fermenter, $20. (250)758-0582 8’ MULTIPURPOSE Extension ladder, extendable to 13’, #2 professional grade, in mint condition, $75. (250)933-3855. CHILD’S BED- pine frame, 5” foam, 28.5”x53”, immaculate. $50 obo. 250-591-8350. DARK GREEN velvet rocking chair, $40 obo, one tub chair, $40 obo, both in good condition. Call (250)591-4731. KARATE GI: two size 3 & one size 4, karate belts (14), pants six; various sizes). $85. 1 (250)741-0451 LOGITECH PC gaming wheel - WingMan Formula Force GP. USB, paddle shifters. $25. Call (250)753-2036. MATTRESS/BOX queen-size, Sterns & Foster, $99. Moving Must Sell! (250)591-5934. OAK ENTERTAINMENT unit, 53.5”wx52”hx21”d, Sony TV, incld. $90 obo. (250)758-1051 PEONIES, $3 ea. Hydrangeas, $2 ea. Grape vines, $3 ea. Laurel hedges, $3 ea. (250)756-1251. SHOP MATE 6” bench grinder, $25. Extension pole for washing/painting, reaches 17’, $35. Call (250)758-3410. STUDIO DECOR Mahogany wall frames (4), 12”x12”, new, $10 each. (250)758-9447. WHIRLPOOL WASHER, 4 cycles, 5 yrs old, exc. working cond., $99. (250)753-9547.
BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027.
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DEPARTURE BAY area, avail Oct. 15, half Duplex, clean, well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/P, N/S, $1050 mo. Call (250)586-7501. QUARTERWAY AREA, quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yard, storage, NS, NP. Ref’s req’d, $1100 mo. Avail Oct. 15 or sooner. Call 250-758-9548.
OCEAN VIEW- lrg 1 bdrm suite in Hammond Bay/Oakridge area. Close to lifestyle gym. Nice & clean. W/D, F/S. NS/NP. $750 incl utils/cable. Call (250)758-5034.
HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, pruning. 250-668-6851 JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.
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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.
CLARK SANDER - 7 inch, Electronic Caddy, Golf Pull Cart with seat, Pallet Jack, E Bike 400K. 250334-9959 DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70. Please call 250-334-9603 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.
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PLUMBING
JVC 48” projection colour TV (grey), floor model, 6 yrs old, great picture and colour, $200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27” TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905.
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.
HIGH QUALITY FURNISHINGS 4 sale. Sofa & love seat, green & gold, end tables wood inlay, lamps, cream recliner, hutch. 8 pc bdrm suite & many other items. 250-586-8922 LEATHER RECLINER, $200; Scandinavian swivel chair & ottoman, $100; comp. workcenter, $100; LeeValley Worktable (new $1,000) $300; Ultramatic bed, dbl long, $250; Bdrm suite $200; bath lift (new $1,300) $600. (250)758-0829 QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998. SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.
QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855
250-753-4208 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 3 DRAWER professional filing cabinet, $40 obo. Call (250)740-2783.
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PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272
STRAIGHT RAIL stair-lift, $2,000. Paid $5,500 3 years ago. In excellent shape. For details please call 250-3378328.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 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.
BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114 CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648 COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over height doors, office, storage, gas heat. Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road. Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!
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1728 WHITE Blossom Way- 3 bdrm, 3 bth, $1650.Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 5988 WATERTON Place- 2 bdrm, 2 bth, $950. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 675 GEORGIA Ave- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1350. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. 754 SOUTHLAND Way- 3 bdrm, 2 bth, $1900.Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com HAREWOOD, NICE 3bdrm upper. Close to VIU. W/D. N/P, N/S, No Parties. Avail Nov 1. $1,050. (250)591-0151 LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D DW, lrg fenced yrd, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,175. Oct. 1st. 250-722-7377 N. NANAIMO, 4 bdrm mobile, W/D, F/S, avail Nov. 1, pets ok, N/S, No drinking, $1100 mo. (250)390-3045 after 6 PM. NORTH NANAIMO- lrg 4 bdrm home, treed yrd, dbl garage, 2 gas F/P, all appls, nice neighbourhood, close to amentities. Avail Nov 1. $1500+ utils. (250)616-8755. S. NANAIMO4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1350 Avail now. N/P. 250-753-5917 S. NANAIMO- Large 3 bdrm split level house comes with separate 1 bdrm suite. 2 car garage. Country setting. Close to town. No pets, No smoking. $1650. 250-753-4749 or 250716-6811, 250-713-7419.
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RENTALS 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
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
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
APARTMENT/CONDO #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Rd- 1 bdrm, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 405 - 555 FRANKLYN- 1 bdrm, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLY- 2 bdrms, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm +den, 5 appli’s, free high speed wi-fi. N/P N/S. $850. 250-754-2207 Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765.
DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $700 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. E4 - 430 STEWART Avenue1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
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TOOLS 18” BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12” Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.
No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath 1406 sq.ft., 4 SS appli., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Open house every Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm
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DEPARTURE BAY: 2,600 sq.ft, Ocean View; 2 blocks to sandy beach. 3bdrm, 2 full baths + 2bdrm suite, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot, RV pad behind house. $419,000. View by appointment. 250-729-7420
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LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appli’s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289
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CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html
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A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451
Brand new Rancher!
HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650. NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & fireplace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.
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
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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. NANAIMO- 2 bdrm spacious, ground floor suite in senior’s oriented complex. $840 includes, heat, covered prkng, insuite W/D. On bus route, close to University Village Mall. To view call Peter at (250)616-2513. NANAIMO, 30 Cavan St., 4th floor, elevator, view, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd floors, totally reno’d, 1 sec prkg, 1 locker, N/S, N/P. Avail Nov. 1. Call 1-604-720-0775. NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Oct & Nov. 1/12. Hot water included, on bus route. $530/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411. NANAIMO- (near Hospital), 2 bdrms, parking, laundry on site, wheelchair accessible, in suite storage, new flooring & carpets. Avail immed. NS/NP, no drugs. Refs req’d. $725. Call (250)714-2326. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bedrooms $650 to $695. Now or Nov 1. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark 250-753-8633
S. NANAIMO, new 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, D/W, microwave, cable, wifi, heat incl’d, hydro extra, N/S, N/P, $995 mo. Avail Nov. 1. (250)755-5121. WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $860/mo. 250-591-8414.
SUITES, UPPER 2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1195. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com DEPARTURE BAY, large, bright 3 bdrm, close to shopping & bus, 2 appls, laundry, prkg, $995 mo incls utils. 250729-9278 or 250-668-3274. HOSPITAL 3BDRM,1 bath, lrg fenced yard, fresh paint in/out. $1150/mo + utils. Ref’s req. Avail. immed. 250-740-6803 NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365 N. NANAIMO, beautiful 2 bdrm/2 bath + den/dining area, W/D, $1175 mo, N/P, avail immed. (250)729-8081.
TOWNHOUSES 1125 BEAUFORT Crescent- 2 bdrms, $795. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #54 - 507 9TH Street- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 + utils. 250-713-1025.
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TRANSPORTATION
SMALL BDRM cable/wifi, share kitchen, lndy, bath. 1 blck to VIU. Bus route, prkng. Suite student, young working person. Semi furn or not. Ref’s. Damage, cleaning dep. $375. 250-754-8150.
AUTO FINANCING
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.
SUITES, LOWER 1073 BRAMBLEWOOD Lane2 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1127 THUNDERBIRD Drive- 1 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1133 BEECHWOOD2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BRIGHT 2 bed, 1bath basement suite. Uplands area. Newly renovated. In-suite laundry. $900/month + 40% hydro. Includes basic cable, internet, and phone. Call Keith or Sierra at 250-585-6518. No smokers, pets, or partiers. References and credit check required. N.NANAIMO: 2BDRM. Priv. entry/drive, F/S, W/D, utils incl. N/S, N/P. Avail. now. $925. (250)802-6472 or 390-3556 N. NANAIMO lrg 2bdrm bsmnt suite. Near Dover Bay school. $900 inclusive. NP/NS, No partiers. Oct. 1st. 250-756-4974 NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.
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Cyclocross navigates ups, downs Cyclocross is a bike race like no other. The sport tests more than just a rider’s pedalling pace – there are hairpin turns, sand traps, staircases and other obstacles. Cyclocross returns to Nanaimo on Monday (Oct. 8) with the Cross on the Rock series’ Kona Kup race at Bowen Park. The course will take advantage of all the venue’s varied terrain, from stretches of roadway, to grass, to the beach volleyball courts, then back up the stairs to do another lap. “You seriously forget all the twists and turns that you do just in one lap,” said Normon Thibault, race director, in a press release. Race-day registration is at 10 a.m., with a beginners’ clinic at 10:15 a.m. followed by beginners’ races at 11 a.m. Racing continues from there, with the expert women’s race at 1 p.m. and the expert men going at 2:15 p.m. For more information, please visit www.crossontherock. com.
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Before they sit down for their Thanksgiving dinners, the Nanaimo Clippers would love to beat the stuffing out of one more opponent. The Clippers (4-3) play just one game this weekend, Sunday (Oct. 7) at Frank Crane Arena against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (1-4-0-1). The Shipmen have already defeated the Gorillas once this season, but the ’Backs have undergone a coaching change since then and might be a different team this time around. “We’re not really sure what to expect, but it doesn’t really matter what the team is, we come out with the same mindset in every game,” said Josh Bryan, Clippers defenceman. One aspect of the game plan that never wavers is Nanaimo’s commitment to physical play. Even though the Clips seem to keep getting called for boarding, hits from behind and hits to the head, they won’t tone things down. “They’re calling it pretty tight. We’re not going to change the way we play…” said Greg Fraser, Clippers forward. “Those are penalties we should probably kill off.” Bryan had the same view, say-
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Nanaimo Clippers Trevor Fitzgerald, middle, and Reid Sturos crash the crease Sunday at Frank Crane Arena against the Coquitlam Express.
ing it’s the stick infractions that seem to be the harder penalties to kill off. “If someone has a big hit on someone and we get a twominute penalty for it, we have to be ready to kill that,” he said. “We’ve got to work on our penalty killing because we’re not going to change that side of our game. We want to be a big, intimidating team.” GAME ON … The Clippers and Silverbacks play Sunday (Oct. 7) in a 3 p.m. faceoff at Frank Crane Arena … The contest is the first of seven home games this month for Nanaimo. For ticket information, please visit www.nanaimoclippers.com or phone 250-751-0593. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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City’s golfers calmly drain putts Once every year or two, I fleetingly discover success on the golf course. Like many people, my love/hate relationship with the sport has lasted for most of a lifetime. It has encompassed years of frustration, hundreds of lost golf balls and countless rounds that began with high hopes but quickly deteriorated into despair. But it was a different story last Friday. Playing nine holes on a local course, all of a sudden the game was simple. Drive the ball into the fairway, hit an approach shot onto the green and roll putts into the cup. Easy. All past disappointments were forgotten. I had finally figured the game out. Until two days later, when I played the same nine holes on the same course. Full of confidence I opened with a par. But suddenly, although I didn’t seem to do anything differently, the secret to success disappeared. Drives flew into the woods, approach shots were duffed through the rough and putts showed no clue as to where the cup was. The result was 13 strokes worse than two days previously. So much for having the game figured out. Such is golf.
My only consolation Hatchwell. Both he is that the game can and Harper therefore be fickle for others as qualified as members well. Sometimes even of Team B.C. to comthe pros. Certainly pete at the Canadian this year’s American senior men’s champiRyder Cup team must onships in Quebec. have thought they It was a good season were firmly in control for Nanaimo’s Zach last weekend as they Anderson, who rallied headed into the final from behind to win day of competition the CN Future Links in Medinah, Illinois. Pacific ChampionAnd then on Sunday it ships at Morningside. all slipped He also tied away, with for seventh THORPE the underat the B.C. dog Eurojuvenile REPORT pean team boys’ chamIan Thorpe staging an pionships Columnist emotional in Penticand record ton and comeback. 12th at the There B.C. junior were cerboys’ chamtainly many pionships. highlights Also at for local the junior golfers this competipast summer on the tion, Mark Valliere links. Let’s start with from Nanaimo tied for Sandy Harper, who 13th overall. Valliere, at 55 was in his first 17, had a fourth place year of eligibility for finish at the Canadian the B.C. senior men’s Junior Boys’ Chamchampionship. With pionships in Nova the tournament held Scotia. here in Nanaimo, At the Pacific Harper dominated Northwest Women’s the three-day event Amateur Golf Chamto win by 11 strokes. pionships, Nanaimo’s Harper also made Amanda Baker history by becomadvanced all the way ing the first British to the final of the Columbian to have match-play event this won the B.C. junior past summer. Baker, boys’, men’s amateur, 20, is now in her final open championship year at North Carolina and senior men’s State University and championship during hoping to make golf his career. Runner-up her future. at the senior men’s Congratulations was Nanaimo’s Tony also go to this year’s
club champions from the Nanaimo Golf Club. The women’s club champion was Kim Evans, with Sherry Coutts the runner-up. Senior women’s champion was Margaret Munro, ahead of runner-up Jan Jarvie. In the women’s low net competition, Will Simons took first and Joyce Lust second. In the men’s division, the club champion was Al Jensen. Yun Tae Ji won the low net category. Richard Nemeth claimed the senior men’s title, with Jeff Oxler the low net winner. In the super senior division, Ron Berry was first; Bruce Avis the low net champ. Now during the off season, all Nanaimo Golf Club members will be watching with interest as construction gets underway on a new clubhouse for their facility. From the Winchelsea View Golf Course, pro Ian Harper sends word that this year’s club championship was won by Nick Bayliss. Low net winner was Ron Kerney. 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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WEDNESDAY
Merritt at Nanaimo
FRIDAY
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Salmon Arm at Nanaimo
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Cowichan Valley at Nanaimo
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Verno a Vernon at Nanaimo
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Powell River at Nanaimo
Nanaimo at W. Kelowna
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22 2
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Cowichan Cowicha Valley at Nanaimo Nana
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La Langley at Nanaimo N i
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Nanaimo at Powell River
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Victoria at Nanaimo
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Nanaimo at Powell River
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Nana Nanaimo N at Surrey
22
Alberni Valley at Nanaimo
9
Surrey at Nanaimo
16
Nanaimo at Trail
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Nanaimo at Cowichan Valley
2
Nanaimo at Merritt
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Nanaimo at Cowichan Valley
SUNDAY
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Nanaimo at Victoria
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Nanaimo at Coquitlam
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THURSDAY
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April 26-May 4, 2013 The British Columbia Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League & Manitoba Junior Hockey League will participate in a five-team tournament & award the first-ever Western Canada Cup beginning in 2013.
SUNDAY
5
at Alberni Valley
Season Ticket Price Adult ........................................ $317 Senior (55+) .............................. $264 Student ID Required ................... $209 Children 6-12 .............................. $99 www.nanaimoclippers.com
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SATURDAY
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2012 CANADIAN & NORTH AMERICAN
CAR OF THE YEAR
HELPING KIDS GET IN THE GAME.
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OWN IT
ʕ
AND
WITH
†
BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT
FINANCING FOR
84 MONTHS
DOWN
1-888-841-1855 DL #23669
10
11
23
24
25 2
28
29
30
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SUNDAY
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5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty
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P.K. SUBBAN Montreal Canadiens Defenceman and Hyundai Hockey Helper
To learn more visit your local Hyundai dealer or HyundaiHockey.ca
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16 6
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17,444 $99 0.99 % $0
$
SELLING PRICE
1
15
140 hp
Limited model shown
THURSDAY
14
Penticton at Nanaimo
IT’S NO COMPETITION.
HIGHWAY 4.9L/100 KM 58 MPGʈ
WEDNESDAY
Merritt at Nanaimo
FRIDAY
OCT OC O CT CT 12 12
7
Salmon Arm at Nanaimo
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Alberni Valley at Nanaimo naimo
Nanaimo hosts the
CRESCENT POINT ENERGY WESTERN CANADA CUP
5
6
12
13
Alberni Al Valley at Va Na Nanaimo
19
Chilliwack C att Nanaimo
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Cowichan Valley at Nanaimo
FRIDAY
JAN JA J AN AN 13 13 7
SATURDAY
4
11
Cowicha Cowichan Cowich at Valley a Nanaimo Nanai Nanaim
18
Verno a Vernon at Nanaimo
25
Trail at Nanaimo
Tickets Package Now Available / Secure your seat for ALL 13 GAMES!! $159.00 plus tax
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
11 1
12
13
27
18
19
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Powell River at Nanaimo
Nanaimo at W. Kelowna
SUNDAY
MONDAY
5
Powell River at Nanaimo
12
19
26
7
8
14
15
20
21
22 2
27
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29 2
TUESDAY
Nanaimo att Alberni Alb i Valle Valley
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
2
Nanaimo at Vernon
9
Cowichan Cowicha Valley at Nanaimo Nana
16
La Langley at Nanaimo N i
23
Nanaimo at Powell River
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10
FEB FE F EB EB 13 13
17
Nanaimo at Langley
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11
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18
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Victoria at Nanaimo
24
Nanaimo at Powell River
8
Cowic Cowichan Cow Valley at Vall Valle Nanaimo Nan Nana
15
Nana Nanaimo N at Surrey
22
Alberni Valley at Nanaimo
9
Surrey at Nanaimo
16
Nanaimo at Trail
23/30
SATURDAY
1
2
Nanaimo at Cowichan Valley
2
Nanaimo at Merritt
9
Nanaimo at Cowichan Valley
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
DEC DE D E EC C 12 12 4
5
6
10
11
12
13
17
18
19
24/31
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26
TUESDAY
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1451 Bowen Rd., Rd Nanaimo 1
Powell River at Nanaimo
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14
20 2
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22
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28
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5
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7
29
Nanaimo at Victoria
SATURDAY
MAR MA M AR AR 13 13 3
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Victoria at Nanaimo
Nanaimo at Victoria
8
9
Alberni Valley at a Nanaimo
Nanaimo at Coquitlam
W. Kelowna at Nanaimo
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24/31
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Nanaimo at Powell River
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Make us your Last Stop! Visit our Virtual Inventory at www.lairdwheaton.com
w w w. n a n a i m o a t h l e t i c c l u b . c o m
15
Nanaimo at Penticton
FRIDAY
(behind the Quarterway)
8
Nanaim Na att Chilliwack
THURSDAY
250.716.1111
SATURDAY
1
LAIRD WHEATON One Winning Team - supporting another! Good Luck Clippers! (250) 758-2438 1-800-810-7009
WEDNESDAY
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MONDAY
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FRIDAY
NOV NO N OV OV 12 12
20
Victoria at Nanaimo
THURSDAY
1
6
April 26-May 4, 2013 The British Columbia Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League & Manitoba Junior Hockey League will participate in a five-team tournament & award the first-ever Western Canada Cup beginning in 2013.
SUNDAY
5
at Alberni Valley
Season Ticket Price Adult ........................................ $317 Senior (55+) .............................. $264 Student ID Required ................... $209 Children 6-12 .............................. $99 www.nanaimoclippers.com
Friday/Saturday puck drops at 7:00pm / Sunday puck drops at 3:00pm
4
SATURDAY
Nanaimo at Victoria
Regular Ticket Price Adults.................................... $14.00 Senior (55+) ........................... $12.00 Student ID Required ................ $10.00 Children 6-12 ........................... $8.00 Children 5 & Under ...................... Free
Wayne and Brenda Krawchuk, your local Owner Operators of McDonald’s®.
. d o o h r u o b h g Your nei onald’s®. Your McD
©2012 McDonald’s.
BASTION TROPHIES
We e caan now do insidde engraving in ringgs
• Trophies s • Plaqu ues • Name Badges • Signs • Award Ribbons s • Cu ustom Laserr Engravin ng 1934 Norrthfield Road d www.bastio ontrophies.c com m
D
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