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Living with diabetes Marti Demo and her family don’t let diagnosis stop them from enjoying activities BY NIOMI PEARSON THE NEWS BULLETIN

t just six-and-a-half years old, life changed drastically for Marti Demo. The normally affectionate and active child was inexplicably losing weight, sleeping all the time, and refusing to be touched. “The way she described it was, ‘everything hurt’,” recalled her mom, Jennifer Demo. When she wasn’t at school, Marti was at home in bed. She even started passing out on school field trips. “We were at the museum, they were reading us a story and I fell asleep on the carpet,” she said. One visit to the doctor was all it took for the diagnosis: Marti, then 7, had Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes. “He sort of sniffed at her and said ‘she’s a diabetic, I can tell from here’,” Jennifer said. “Because we live with her, we didn’t notice it.” Tests confirmed the diagnosis and revealed that Marti’s ketone levels were dangerously high and she was rushed to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital emergency. It took hospital staff about 18 attempts to start an IV on Marti, who had become severely dehydrated. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the beta cells on the pancreas are dead or do not produce enough insulin to regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Without the insulin, the body produces ketones, which

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start to consume the cells around it, such as lean muscle and stored fat. In high levels they are particularly toxic. For Marti and her family, it meant adopting a whole new lifestyle, and relearning everything they thought they knew about eating. Instead of spontaneous birthday parties, goodies and eating whenever and wherever, it meant continuous label reading and calculating, in addition to constant monitoring of insulin and blood sugar levels; three injections a day and blood tests from five to eight times a day. “It was hard... All my friends [at school] would have these big bags of popcorn, eating them and I would be sitting there with nothing,” Marti said. When ill at school, she would get pulled out of class until her mom or dad could come to the school to administer her medication. This week marks the fifth year since Marti was diagnosed. Until a cure is found, she will have diabetes for the rest of her life, but she hasn’t let that get her down. The 12-year-old is currently on her school’s volleyball team, enjoys participating in other sports, and spends plenty of time hanging out with friends and playing the saxophone. Though she now wears an insulin pump, which directly infuses insulin to her body, she still has to be very careful about her blood sugar levels, which can cause symptoms like dizziness, hyperness, hallucinations and passing out. ◆ See ‘DIABETES’ ‘ /4

Marti Demo has been living with Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, for the last five years. Despite the trials and tribulations that come along with manually monitoring her blood sugar levels, Demo still enjoys being a kid, participating in school sports and hanging out with the family dog, Jake. NIOMI PEARSON/THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Protest targets pipeline expansion Nanaimo groups opposed to twinning of Kinder Morgan’s pipeline rally outside Beban Park Tuesday (Dec. 4). The Mid Island chapter of the Council of Canadians is joining the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Save our Shores, the Sierra Club and Tanker Free B.C. for a rally outside the Kinder Morgan open house at Beban Park 5-8 p.m. Kinder Morgan is planning on twinning the Trans Mountain oil pipeline and increasing oil tanker exports from the Port of Vancouver from one tanker a week to one tanker a day. The Trans Mountain pipeline was originally built to bring light crude oil from Alberta to refineries in Vancouver for use predominantly by B.C. industry and residents (and to Washington for use there). But in the last five years Kinder Morgan has been using the pipeline to export tar sands bitumen from the Port of Vancouver to Asia

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Third person hit by vehicle Mounties are currently investigating the third case of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Nanaimo in less than two weeks. The most recent accident happened Thursday at about 3:30 p.m. at the Terminal Avenue and Comox Road intersection in downtown Nanaimo when a 59-year-old Nanaimo man crossing Terminal Avenue was hit by a southbound 2005 Honda Civic driven by a 36-year-old man from Duncan. The victim was unconscious when he was rushed to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Nanaimo RCMP Traffic Services and traffic analysts closed the road for several hours to investigate the scene. The car was taken for mechanical inspection. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said it appeared the victim would make a full recovery. “They did a full CT scan and found no broken bones or internal injuries,” O’Brien said. “He stayed in hospital last night and they’re going to release him [Friday] morning.” It has not been determined if charges will be recommended against the driver, he added. A 79-year-old woman was sent to Victoria General Hospital in critical condition after she was hit by a car at Estevan Road and Poplar Street Tuesday. Claude Joseph Peter Gauthier, 78, of Nanaimo, died after he was struck by a car on Dufferin Crescent Nov. 23.

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Administrative duties Karina Younk, Park Avenue Community School head administrator, centre, proves to be the principal ingredient needed to get a lunch hour street hockey game underway Monday, as she drops the ball for students Jayden Fraser, left, Brendon Tateham, Hudson Davies, Chase Scott, Cole Dunn, Easton Mould and Ryan Munro. Pushing or raising their sticks above their knees earns players 30-second time-outs, giving others waiting on the sidelines a chance to swap in on the action.

SCHOOL CLOSURES possible to reach optimum school size. BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Three goals set the stage for actions to improve student achievement in Nanaimo school district’s draft strategic plan, the third of which could mean school closures in the future. School officials have been working on the plan for the past year and after months of public consultation, the first draft is now complete. It consists of three goals – meet each student’s needs; continuous improvement of instruction and assessment; and enhanced facilities for learning – and suggested strategies to achieve these goals. “The plan is kind of the overarching goal and the details are going to be developed over the next period of time,” said Jamie Brennan, school board chairman. “It necessarily is vague to begin

with. We’re going to have a frank discussion Monday and likely we’ll ask our staff to flush it out. This is going to be action-oriented. We want to see results.” The plan calls for development of a 10-year facilities plan by next April that takes into account optimal school sizes at the elementary level of 200-400 students and at the secondary level of 600-1,200 students. “It is probable that we will have some school closures,” said Brennan. “You really can’t offer the full range of services to schools that are minuscule in size.” Schools in the optimal size will allow for flexible instructional arrangements, enable more schools to offer specialist teachers, mean better access to student support teachers and librarians and allow more specialized program options, states the plan. The plan also calls for development of policies to support the first two goals. For example, for the goal of meeting each student’s unique needs, policies would consider, among other things, new learning

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Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, said he appreciates that school officials are focused on setting a direction because he believes the district has been rudderless for a number of years, but it appears that the work to fill in the details is still to come. “I certainly hope teachers are part of the development of these pieces,” he said. Green said the optimal school size for secondary schools makes sense from a program and service delivery point of view, but he’s not so certain about the optimal elementary school size and missing in the plan is consideration of community support for some of the smaller schools. Trustees will talk about the draft plan at an open board meeting Monday (Dec. 3) starting at 5 p.m. at the District Administration Centre. Brennan said the board will decide whether to take the plan out to stakeholders for further discussion or approve it. A copy of the draft plan is available at www.sd68.bc.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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to get used to it.” According to Rita Thodos, National Director of field operations for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada, there are approximately 300,000 Canadians living with Type 1 diabetes. There has been a shift from its former name, juvenile diabetes, as the disorder is being discovered in more and more adults. While there can be genetic predisposition to Type 1 diabetes, its exact cause isn’t known. It differs greatly from Type 2 diabetes, which is usually caused by genetics and lifestyle choices. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body develops a resistance to insulin, and can be controlled by diet and exercise. “It’s a metabolic dis-

order, so people who live with Type 2 diabetes, their body still produces insulin, but they’re not able to use it as effectively,” Thodos said. “It’s usually managed either by diet and exercise or with prescription medication, instead of insulin.” Diabetes [Type 1 and 2] is on the rise, Thodos said. In Canada, more than 20 people are diagnosed with diabetes every hour. Since its founding, JDRF has raised about $1.6 billion dollars for juvenile diabetes research. The JDRF’s prize accomplishments is their Canadian Clinical Trial Network, a partnership with the federal government. There are currently nine clinical trials operating in Canada,

and 50 clinical research studies taking place internationally in 18 countries. “We’ve seen advancements in our cure therapies, which helps to restore a person’s insulin producing capabilities, and treatment therapies such as devices that help people manage diabetes and avoid serious complications,” Thodos said. “One of the things we’re working on right now in collaboration with various scientists is an artificial pancreas, and what the outcome of that will be is dramatically improved treatment by helping to regulate blood sugars without manual intervention.” For more information, please visit www. jdrf.ca.

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A leaky fuel injector triggered a chain of events that caused the B.C. ferry Queen of Coquitlam to crash into a berthing fender at Departure Bay ferry terminal last year. The accident happened shortly after 2 p.m. Nov. 18, 2011, as the ship approached Departure Bay terminal with one of its two main engines shut down and the clutch connecting the ship’s drive system to its front propeller disengaged. The Transportation Safety Board report, released Thursday, said the engine had

been shut down so the crew could replace a leaking fuel injector discovered during the voyage. Lacking the thrust and control from the front propeller, the ferry could not decelerate quickly enough and manoeuvre sufficiently to avoid colliding with the port-side fender of the terminal’s No. 2 berth. The vessel struck at a speed of just over four knots, heavily damaging the berthing fender and the ship’s rubbing strake – the heavy band of protective metal encircling the vessel’s hull. No one was injured and no pollution was released in the inci-

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◆ B.C. FERRIES also removed the fuel surcharge Friday, which added about two percent to the price of its fares. Spokeswoman Deborah Marshall said removing the surcharge will lower passage for an adult foot passenger by about 25 cents and about 95 cents for a vehicle on the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay route.

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LOSS OFF half of number of counsellors affecting students. BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

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City of Nanaimo is facing opposition to its plan to remove two century-old dams at Colliery Dam Park. In the meantime, Nanaimo school district developed evacuation plans for students at John Barsby Secondary School, which lies directly in the path of a flood, should the dams break.

Emergency plan developed for Barsby BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

School officials have designed a new emergency plan for John Barsby Secondary School students in light of the threat of the dams at Colliery Dam Park failing during a severe seismic or rainfall event. John Barsby and the day care on site are in the middle of the floodplain should the dams collapse, Dale Versfelt, the district’s manager of occupational health and safety, told trustees at Wednesday’s board meeting. Since receiving the news last month, district officials have modified the school’s emergency plans so that students will gather at the corner of Seventh and Howard streets

after an earthquake. A drill held a couple weeks ago determined that it would take about 10 minutes for all students to gather in this location, said Versfelt. If the dam breach is sudden, as opposed to a slow, growing breach, plans are to take everyone up to the second floor of the school because the water will arrive at the school faster than administrators would be able to evacuate people. Georgia Avenue Elementary School is outside of the flooding area and would remain open as a community resource. John Barsby staff have updated their grab and go bags to include enough supplies to take care of the students until the transportation department is able to take them to Beban

Park, added Versfelt. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said officials ordered the change in emergency procedure following a briefing with city staff in October. “When the city told us about the danger, we basically said, ‘OK, get ready for a disaster,’” he said. “We’ve responded to it as best we can. It’s a matter of children’s lives being at risk. As far as we’re concerned, the sooner the dams come down the better.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo teachers and the school board are teaming up to advocate for a provincewide strategy to reduce child poverty. Justin Green, president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, talked to trustees at Wednesday’s board meeting about the link between childhood poverty and mental illness and the decreased number of elementary school counsellors available to help address this due to provincial underfunding of school districts. In response to Green’s presentation, trustees passed a motion to submit a joint letter with the NDTA and the district support workers union that urges the province to establish a poverty reduction initiative. “There are such initiatives in other provinces,” said Jamie Brennan, school board chairman. “We want things to change for the better for our kids.” Poverty doesn’t create mental illness, but people living in poverty cannot access the same resources that those with higher incomes can, Green said. If mental illness remains untreated, it means a higher likelihood of dropping out of school, less likelihood of getting a wellpaid job, which perpetuates the cycle of poverty and struggles with mental illness, he said. One of the ways the education system helps is through elementary school counsellors. But Green said the district has lost almost 50 per cent of its elementary counsellors since 2001, with a corresponding drop in elementary students of about 12.2 per cent during that time. “Elementary counsellors can play a significant role in helping children with mental ill-

ness,” said Green. “But they’re in a very difficult position to provide all those services with little time and so many needs. I think they’re overburdened. We’ve just limited another access point for students.” Green blames the cuts on provincial underfunding for school districts. He recently delivered a presentation to the provincial standing committee on finance calling on the province to increase funding to bring learning specialist teacher rates back to 2001 levels. “The counselling services are, in my mind, the biggest hit,” he said. The school board and union’s advocacy is appreciated by Adrienne Montani, provincial coordinator of First Call: B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, which prepares an annual child poverty report card with the help of the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. This year’s report card, released last week, shows B.C.’s child poverty rate dropped to 14.3 per cent in 2010, down from 16.4 per cent in 2009, but still higher than the national average and the worst rate of any province except Manitoba. The report card makes 15 public policy recommendations that would help reduce the child poverty rate, including increasing and indexing the minimum wage, welfare rates and child-tax benefits; enhance employment insurance benefits and eligibility; universal access to high-quality, affordable child care; and improving the affordability of post-secondary education. With one in seven B.C. children living in poverty, Montani said it is helpful to see local governments adding their voice to the call for the province to deal with the issue. Last month, the board also gave its support to a plan that calls for a universal child care plan available to parents for $10 per day.

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Political work a balancing act Just what is the job description of ‘elected representative’? These positions generally don’t come with a manual, and there is no shortage of people who will tell you exactly how you should do it, in no uncertain terms. It’s kind of like parenting. Win the big election, and then what? A reader suggested Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon must have something better to do with his time than cut the ribbon on the big craft market in Parksville. And as soon as the words Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney-tripIsrael-Middle-East-unrest appear in a news story, our e-mail inbox fills rapidly. Like anything else in life, perhaps it’s all about balance. Cantelon and Lunney are duty bound to greet people, award people, mix with them at events. Neither carry heavy ministerial loads, so should be available for these kinds of things in their ridings. It's a perfect opportunity to meet their constituents and get a good grasp of what is important to the voters and take those messages back to government. The problem for Cantelon in particular, is many people are angry the legislature is not sitting right now. This leads to some frustration when voters see a Liberal MLA at a ribbon cutting. We are rarely shy in this space when it comes to criticizing politicians, but are sympathetic when it comes to how they fill their calendars. They cannot win. If they are in Victoria or Ottawa too much, they are accused of being out of touch with their constituents. Cut a few ribbons and why aren't they at work? We have yet to come across an MLA or MP who does not work enough hours. And with tens of thousands of employers, Cantelon’s schedule isn’t going to make all of them happy. But his contract with these employers is up for renewal every four years if anyone believes they can do a better job. 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

Invest our art dollars in the people Everyone’s a critic. It’s installation meets perforAs someone who writes for a liv- mance art. Brilliant, I say. ing, I know this from experience. A few years ago, a performance I’m reminded every time typos art piece at the campus locaappear in my copy – people never tion of the Nanaimo Art Gallery assume it’s a slip of the keyboard. included a blank, white wall Rather, they simply think I’m a which the artist proceeded to moron. drive a couple hundred golf balls Harsh, but as a politician once at, creating a palette of dents, said: my skin is so thick I don’t holes and scuff marks. What some need sunscreen. (I do saw as destruction or need sunscreen. I’m vandalism, others saw EDITOR’S pasty, but hopefully you as a new medium of NOTEBOOK get the metaphor.) visual art. So I’m surprised, I remain open-minded Melissa Fryer if somewhat skeptiwhat constitutes about Managing Editor cal, about the City of art, provided you’re not Nanaimo’s ambition harming an animal or to brand the city as an a person. arts and culture destiArt is designed to nation. challenge social mores, The city is asking for shake up beliefs and feedback in the form make people question of a survey on art and the world around them. facilities in Nanaimo. A nude statue in the You can find it on the city’s webcentre of a roundabout stirred up site at www.nanaimo.ca. Penticton about seven years ago, Art is a very personal thing. after vandals had a go at its most Picking any piece of art for public controversial bits. consumption is risky business. It was a sad, forlorn character, Nanaimo’s series of public art carrying suitcases and looking pieces change every year and like he carried the weight of some of them are spectacular. the world. It made a statement In my opinion. for sure, one different to all who In the opinion of others, they’re brought their own experiences to all sorts of things, positive and its interpretation. The Baggage negative. Handler, nicknamed Frank, Some would argue that the giant was later removed, bronzed and picture frame looking into the installed at a nearby vineyard. harbour from Swy-a-lana Lagoon How would people in Nanaimo is not art, yet it’s one of the most react to a nude statue downtown? photographed pieces in the city. Or, for that matter, how would People clamber inside the frame, cruise ship passengers remember striking poses, funny faces. it?

A true artistic city would embrace all types of art, discuss them and move forward confidently, knowing that whatever was chosen would not appeal to all people but had value just the same. This was the argument I formulated in my head. Then I took the survey. It dealt mostly with how people viewed the city’s facilities, from the Port Theatre to Beban Park. It also asked about a multiplex. We have some incredible facilities in Nanaimo, beginning with the Port Theatre. We have smaller venues, like Nanaimo Centre Stage, and we have private ones, too, like the old Caprice Theatre and the bars and restaurants downtown. Also, the conference centre. Rather than spending more money on buildings, I’d like to see an investment in people. Provide funding for a local play, sponsor an art piece or supply a musician with a grant to hone his or her craft. The city does this through arts and culture grants, which helped develop some leading arts organizations in Nanaimo. If we’re spending money on culture – and some people don’t think we should – this is the avenue I support, rather than the current ‘build it and they will come’ attitude. When it comes to creating a culturally rich city, my money’s on the people to make it happen. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Consumers left with cost Tobacco products To the Editor, Re: Plan will shift recycling costs, Nov. 27. Once again we see taxation without representation. The plan to shift the packaging recycling costs to the producers will only add to the cost for the consumer. None of the companies that will bear the new burden of paying for the recycling of their packaging will go out of pocket for it, they will just pass it on to the consumer. In a sense, this is yet another consumption tax being foisted on us by the provincial government. Will our taxes be lowered as private industry takes over these costs? I think not. The website for the non-profit “Multi-Material B.C. spearheaded by a group of retailers and manufacturers has no information as to what the end costs will be or how those costs will be paid. Here in our wealthy province, where we have such a high instance of child poverty (87,000), the cost of

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living is going to go up again due to yet another of our provincial government’s poor decisions. Alan MacKinnon Nanaimo

Liberals’ idea of a raise is to return wage cuts To the Editor, Is it right for the provincial government to say “co-operative gains” when they really mean I have to take the money from my own pocket ... give it to them so they might give it back to me as a

moderate pay increase? Notwithstanding, this is the government that tore up a legallybargained contact, rolled social services sector unions’ wages in the health care industry back 15 per cent and then threatened to fine and imprison us if we didn’t get our butts promptly back to work. Trust Christy Clark and her government? That’s a hard pill to swallow. How much of that money will we actually get back in a raise? The better question is why should we give ourselves a pay raise by giving up our pensions and other benefits? The fact is we make $1.29 per hour less now than we did in 2002. I know for a fact MLA wages are more than a little higher today than those earned in 2002. Give me a break about leading by example. That’s hogwash. Ministers are setting off BS detectors all over the province and a May election is coming soon. Ken Bennett Nanaimo

Nanaimo has plenty of ‘special’ places To the Editor, Re: Residents voice support to preserve park’s dams, Nov. 22. Again residents of an area of Nanaimo rise up to keep the status quo regardless of cost or safety considerations. I can only imagine the hue and cry those same people would create if the dams were to fail causing flooding and death. There are many ‘special places’ for residents to use that are beautiful, unique and safe. They have to stop being selfish and consider those who don’t want to take the chance that something may happen. I guarantee the clean up after any disaster will be much more expensive and devastating than what is currently being proposed. J. Sharpe Nanaimo

Dam Park dams. The main concern seems to be flooding and destruction of the residential property growth the city has allowed to take place below the dams. Has anybody thought that if we have an earthquake strong enough to demolish the dams it will almost certainly be strong enough to demolish all those properties below the dams anyway? Some of them may have been constructed to current earthquake standards, but that does not guarantee that they will survive. And there will almost certainly be casualties, so why spend the money? Ray Deller Lantzville

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To the Editor, Re: Wood heating requires care, Opinion, Nov. 27. According to your editorial, there is little worse than going for a walk on a cold, clear night and having to breathe in wood stove smoke, or having to keep your windows closed on a sunny, early spring day

To the Editor, Re: City plans to remove two century-old dams, Nov. 1. The City of Nanaimo wants to spend $7 million of its residents’ tax dollars to demolish the Colliery

Harmac mill’s pollutant tops any wood smoke

because a neighbour’s chimney is pumping out dark, smelly pollutants. Really? I can think of a lot of worse things. One of them is the Harmac mill which belches out pollutants far more harmful than wood smoke every hour of every day of the year. Anyone concerned about air quality who ignores Harmac’s contribution can hardly be taken seriously. Personally, I don’t mind wood smoke. It’s a reminder of the time of year – like falling leaves and frost – and it has a homey smell. I doubt many people choke on it or have to keep their windows closed because of it. I can’t say the same about Harmac. Sometimes the acrid odour is so bad you’d think there was a natural gas leak. And sulphur dioxide is far more harmful than anything that comes from burning wood. But Harmac is a sacred cow, and both the media and local government in Nanaimo keep silent about it. As long as they do, complaints about wood smoke are just hot air. Gregory Roscow Nanaimo

don’t belong in B.C.’s pharmacies To the Editor, On May 31, 2013, British Columbia will have the infamous distinction of being the only Canadian province that still allows tobacco to be sold in stores that contain a pharmacy. Pharmacies are places where people go for health care, not to purchase a deadly product that, when used as directed, is still the No. 1 cause of preventable death and disease in the province. The argument is often made that forcing pharmacies to stop selling tobacco will economically hurt small business – the ‘little guy’ – the independently owned-andoperated neighbourhood pharmacy. This argument is a fallacy as the vast majority of those independently owned and operated pharmacies in B.C. have already made the voluntary and health-promoting decision not to sell tobacco. The more than 400 pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy that still continue to

sell tobacco in B.C. are primarily large chain stores, where corporate head offices place its own business interests above the health interests of its customers and communities. We, along with our fellow health related organizations the College of Pharmacists of B.C., the B.C. Medical Association and the Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon, believe it’s time the provincial government did the right thing to make drug stores truly places of health care and legislate the removal of cigarettes and other tobacco products. It is time B.C. joined the confederation of all the other provinces that have already taken leadership in this important area of tobacco control. In this instance being late is better than never. Diego Marchese CEO, B.C. and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation Scott McDonald president and CEO B.C. Lung Association

Tattooing one’s body a heathen practice To the Editor, Regarding ink causing infection of the skin when tattooed. As a 90-year-old, I am increasingly alarmed as to the seeming popularity of a pagan practice of being tattooed. It seems our heritage of today is replacing jewelry with artistic tattoos. With jewelry, one can

easily dispose of it when one’s mood changes. But not tattoos that become unsightly with age. For those who are at the moment scriptual-minded, I mention Leviticus 19:28: “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourself. I am the Lord.” Robert B. Brown Nanaimo

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Shawn Kilner, owner of Cruise Holidays of Nanaimo, won an award for Outstanding Sales Achievement at the Cruise Holidays International convention last month. Cruise Holidays International, a cruise-specialty retail franchise with travel agencies in four countries, presented a select group of travel consultants with sales achievement awards at a ceremony during the franchise networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual convention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These outstanding Cruise Holidays travel consultants are committed to the craft of designing the perfect vacation for their clients,â&#x20AC;? said Mark Schiffner, vicepresident and chief

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Our region has been seeing some encouraging economic numbers being published in the last few weeks. After dropping each of the last few months, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate hit a five-year low, coming in at 3.5 per cent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a figure that earned Nanaimo the distinction of having the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Coupled with an even larger number of people in the community in the workforce, known in the business as our â&#x20AC;&#x153;participation rate,â&#x20AC;? we are seeing signs for cautious optimism. While the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment figures are available on a monthly basis, many other indicators take a much longer time to put together and are often publicly available only months after the fact. In a world that is now used to up-to-the-second information, like real time stock market quotes and news on demand, this can be a little frustrating. Such economic information may not be real time, but it can be useful in confirming a trend that is underway and can act to boost local confidence by confirming what we are hearing and seeing in our own day-to-day lives. What would be even better is if we could actually get a feel for what might be in the making for the year to come. Thankfully, starting next week, that is exactly what Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation will be striving to do with the help of our community partners. Together we will be undertaking Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first business conditions

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Focus on helping Members of Focal Point Networking, a group of 20 Nanaimo business owners and professionals, collected more than 450 kilograms of food for Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. The group is also attempting to raise $2,000 to help the non-profit organization feed the hungry.

◆ From /10 Serving individuals and businesses throughout Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland since 1991, Tyce CarleThiesson specializes in the professional services market as well as the real estate and construction industry. “We were looking to merge with a likeminded firm that shares our vision, values and commitment to providing quality services – and we are pleased to have found those qualities, and more, in MNP,” said Doug Tyce, partner. “Joining MNP is a perfect example of how two firms can come together to provide more resources and services to give clients the edge they need to stay competitive and overcome current business and industry challenges.”

Hearing aid specially designed for women Nanaimo residents with hearing loss, particularly women, are tuning in to some good news. The Connect Hearing clinic in downtown Nanaimo is one of the first few clinics in the country to offer the Lyric. The hearing aid is designed small enough to fit women’s ear canals, which tend to be shorter than men’s ear canals. The device is aesthetically and practically

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MNP’s regional managing partner for Vancouver Island, Garth Busch, said he is proud to welcome Tyce Carle-Thiesson to the MNP family. “MNP has thriving professional services and real estate and construction practices and were looking to expand these practices to better serve the marketplace. With TCT’s expertise serving these industries, we couldn’t have found a better fit,” said Busch. For the fifth consecutive year, MNP has also been recognized as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada by AON Hewitt. ◆ Business Bits is a monthly column focusing on news in Nanaimo’s business community. To contribute, please e-mail editor@nanaimo bulletin.com.

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Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce CEO Susan Allen The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce took part in the recent B.C. Ferries consultation process. The corporation hopes to cut $30 million from its budget and is looking to communities to assist with this process. The presentation provided a number of potential strategies to improve how coastal communities are connected. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and B.C. Ferries are interested in feedback regarding these strategies. Go to the B.C. Ferries website at www.coastalferriesengagement. ca to add a voice to this process. According to information provided by B.C. Ferries, it found $4 million through service reduction on the major routes, but is required to identify another $26 million in savings by 2016. Ongoing issues include rising fuel and labour costs, declining ridership, underutilized routes and additional capital costs such as vessel replacement. With the exception of two major routes – Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen and Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay – all other coastal ferry routes operated at a shortfall of more than $2 million in 2011-12. B.C. Ferries is looking at what is the best way to connect coastal communities including: ◆ Some routes could be served using a combination of passenger only ferries and a barge that carries vehicles.

◆ Should the feasibility of a bridge be explored on smaller routes? ◆ Improving links between ferry terminals and communities with better cycling connection or public transit service. ◆ Use of alternative fuels, such as liquefied natural gas. ◆ Standardizing vessels and docks to allow the flexibility to switch ferries and crews between routes. ◆ Should property and fuel taxes be increased in coastal communities to help fund ferry service? Looking for solutions, B.C. Ferries identified a number of ways to cut costs. These include routes that have consistently low utilization rates and correspondingly high financial shortfalls may merit consideration for service adjustments. Statistically, the early and late sailings are those with the lowest utilization rates. Basic levels of service should be considered, for the majority of users, ferry service would be provided to and from work or school. There is a need when planning for vessel replacements, to look at alternatives to ensure that the needs of ferry users are being met in an efficient and cost effective manner. When considering service reduction, they need to consider the complexity of routes with multiple ports and those that provide connections to other areas.

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CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiďŹ ed Two-way Radio Technician 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Relief Clerk Heavy Duty Mechanics Certified Millwright Millwright/Planerman Technician

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD LINE COOK needed P/T at Black Bear Pub nights & weekends. Must be reliable & have at least 2 yrs exp. Apply anytime, Black Bear Pub.

TRADES, TECHNICAL MECHANIC REQUIRED Full Time for busy Automotive shop in Qualicum, B.C. Email: coastautoservice@shaw.ca

ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

GARDENING

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? RooďŹ ng & ďŹ nish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Insured

Richard 250-729-7809

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.

selor & Psychotherapist EFT Trained in Couples and Relationships Therapy Tel: 250-591-1009 Member BACP Member ICEEFT Evening and weekend appointments available. Initial consultation free. Business Licence # 124042, Nanaimo

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451 JDH PAINTING & Decorating Ltd. Interior & Exterior Painting Drywall & texture.................. Fire & Flood Restoration..... For a free Estimate call Jason 250-797-5067.................... jdhpainting@telus.net

RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. Call (250)390-1982.

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CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE 250-390-2601.

BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Now recruiting casual, potentially permanent positions at Cerwydden Care Centre in Duncan

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior RooďŹ ng, 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.

Parksville Car dealership is looking for a professional and motivated sales person. No experience necessary but must have a great attitude and be a team player. Send resume by fax: 250-248-6228 or drop off at 410 E. Island Hwy. Parksville. NO Phone Calls Please

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Call 250-538-8985 HOME IMPROVEMENTS AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

250-753-4208 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $400 40â&#x20AC;? SONY LCD- includes 2 Shaw HD cable boxes, good cond. $400. 250-729-3844.

FREE ITEMS PARTICLE BOARDS, lots of them, you pick up. Call (250)753-1075.

FRIENDLY FRANK 3 QUART Crockpot, used 2x, $20. (250)758-5796. DIVING SNORKEL and mask, Oceanic, professional quality, $60. (250)753-3588. HUMMEL FIGURINE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Gardenerâ&#x20AC;?, $75. Call (250)756-1637.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FRIENDLY FRANK

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

LADYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHITE Down-ďŹ lled jacket with fur trimmed hood, size XL. $99. (250)754-7817.

ESTATE SALE: Sat., Dec 1st, 9am-3pm and Sun., Dec 2nd, 10am-2pm; Complete contents of lrg home: furniture, household goods, tools, garden ornaments & fountains, large copper & brass collection, extensive bead inventory. 3694 Wellesley Ave. No Early Birds!

GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190.

SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658

LOVE BIRD born May 11, 2012 with cage, $80. Boys CCM 7.5, $19. 250-585-8187. SALMON TROLLING Rod, steel like reel, made in USA, $85. Call (250)753-3587.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

TWIN BED w/frame, new condition, $95. (250)758-6741.

3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terry modelâ&#x20AC;? asking $11,900. Propane furnace, 2 yrs old, full size, asking $700, worth $2000 new. 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pressure treated power pole, $200. Call (250)735-3258.

FURNITURE 3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, 3 seat sofa, $99, 2 rocking chairs and 1 Tub chair (offers), dresser w/ 2 large mirrors, $25, kitchen table (2 chairs $25). By appt only. (250)7402783 (250)755-2026 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am-2pm. DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidiďŹ er, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806.

7 yr old 3 bdrm, 3 bath + 600 sq.ft bonus area over dbl garage on 2 acres in Royston. Lg covered south facing decks, heat pump. 250-335-1259 PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.

MINTON CHINA- set of 8 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laurentian pinkâ&#x20AC;?, mint condition. $995 obo. Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plate silverware â&#x20AC;&#x153;MayďŹ&#x201A;owerâ&#x20AC;?, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.

4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673. 5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc. Call 250-738-0368 to view. Cedar split rails 8 & 10ft. $1.00 per ft. Firewood bundles $5.00. Exercise bike like new. $200. Antique piano $500 Cross bow $100. 250-9412764 FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228. PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perfect Gift for Animal Loversâ&#x20AC;? Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250. Proceeds to Qualicum Cat Rescue. Call 250-248-6867

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BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114 EAST COURTENAY 980 s.f. 3 bdrms, large living room, spacious kitchen,mostly new laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Fenced in yard, workshop w/electricity. Right across from N.I.C., aquatic center, Costco, Home Depot & new Thriftyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-703-6768

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

EVERGREEN PLACE mobile home, $49,900, 800sf, complete reno in & out, small pet ok. (250)710-8985 or email

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

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CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, ďŹ replace, greenspace, pet on approval. Many updates, low strata fees in small complex. Asking $153,900. Please call (250)753-8141 or visit: www.strata954.ca

PERFECT SET of 15â&#x20AC;? XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ďŹ ts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels). Call (250)753-0014.

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

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LARGE ROUND games table w/steel base, $99. Call (250)933-3290.

MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

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

WE BUY HOUSES

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 mo and up + utils. Call 250-713-1025.

NANAIMO (DIVER Lake) recently reno’d lower 2bdrm duplex, W/D, close to bus, 1000sqft, lrg yrd. $850 + utils. N/S, 1 cat ok. 250-751-1809.

CEDAR AREA: Immaculate 5 bdrm, 2200 sqft. 2 full baths, rec room with woodstove, concrete seller for canning, large laundry. Ofﬁce area with own entry. Private gated yard. Long term lease preferred. Ref’s req’d. $1325/mo. Call Jamie 604-789-8242.

NANAIMO- 1 BDRM Suite, self-contained. $650./mo inclds utils. 250-716-6811 or 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749.

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

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Lantzville Estate Sale: below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, waterfront beach access, suite potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. 7 mins from Woodgrove. $550,000. 250713-2270, 250-585-2620.

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

STONE MANOR Brand new Rancher! Open house every Sat & Sun noon-4pm. 5942 Tower Place, Duncan. No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath. 1406 sq.ft., 4 SS appl’s., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Gord 250-710-1947

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets. 2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 appl’s. $29,900. (250)748-2863

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

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

250-754-2936 231-99 Chapel St- Bachelor, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 25 PRYDE Ave. spacious 1bdrm grnd level townhouse, W/D. $675. (250)756-4728. #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-1691 & 3-1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com #3-1695 BOUNDARY Ave- 2 bdrms, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com #4-1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Avenue- 1 bdrm, $650 & $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

STEPS AWAY from Downtown Nanaimo. Call Lisa 778689-9346 or Email lisarey28@hotmail.com

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

HOSPITAL AREA 1 Bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. From $675 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.

RUTHERFORD AREA- beautiful sxs Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, F/S, D/W, F/P, garage, W/D hookup, big fenced yard, mountain views, NP/NS. Dec or Jan 1. $1075 mo. Call 250741-1383, 1-250-727-5687. STEVENSON PT. Rd. upper Duplex, ocean view, tranquil setting, $1000 mo + utils. Avail Dec. 1. Call (250)751-8787.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FURNISHED C. NANAIMO. Brand new furnished townhome (mint), in unit laundry, fenced yard, patio w/ bbq, N/S. Ref’s, $1200 mo, avail Dec. 1, 250-741-4422.

Rental Properties Available All sizes. All prices Visit our website www.islandrent.com

or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

BRAND NEW 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Gorgeous kitchen, garage. $1200. (250)710-1947

HOMES FOR RENT

BRECHIN: BRIGHT 2 bdrm, soaker tub, heated tile, 4 appl’s, NS/NP. Near park, view, $975. (250)754-2490.

1624 BLACKSTONE Way- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1400. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

COLLEGE/BOWEN PARKClean 1 bdrm suite in 4-plex, F/S, private entrance, heat included, $650. NS/NP. References. Call 250-753-7363. NANAIMO- 2 BDRM duplex (Brook’s Landing). Available Dec 1. $1100. Lrg yrd, 5 appls, consider sm pet. Refs. Call Brian 250-729-1061.

N. NANAIMO, spacious 2 bdrm grd level legal suite, furn’d or unfurn’d, close to all amens, $1100 mo incls all utils & laundry, N/S. Avail Dec. 1. Call 250-390-2081.

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

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

RUTHERFORD- BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, separate entry, shared laundry. NS/NP. $725/mo. All utils included. Refs. Available Jan 1. Call 250-758-3233.

SINGLE & DBLE units; some w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $290; 10% off 1st month. 250-754-2328

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

UNIVERSITY AREA, 1 bdrm fully furn’d, all inclusive, sep prkg/ent, all utils & cable incl’d, $800,avail now. 250-667-1045

Call 250-245-2277

LUXURIOUS 2BDRM condo in downtown Nanaimo. 5 appli’s, free WiFi. Hardwood. Fabulous building. N/S, N/P. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

NEAR CHASE RIVER. New 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $875. utils incld. Avail Now. 250-714-0704 or 250-751-3930.

3-BDRM SPLIT level, West Nanaimo. Country setting, close to town. Large 2-car garage with shop area. New kitchen & appls. Self-contained sub-letable 1-bdrm suite. Apply now and receive 1/2 mo. rent free. NP/NS. Refs. $1650. 250-716-6811 or 250-2454546, 250-753-4749.

1 FURN’D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views. Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $475. 250-751-2454.

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Whitecaps, Harbour City FC partner up BY TOBY GORMAN NEWS BULLETIN

Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Harbour City FC are teaming up to expand the Major League Soccer club’s brand while providing more opportunities for youth on Vancouver Island. The Whitecaps and HCFC announced Thursday that both organizations are partnering to launch a new Whitecaps FC Island Academy Centre in Nanaimo. Dan Lenarduzzi, Whitecaps FC director of soccer development, said the academy will include an array of different opportunities for young soccer players, including skills programs, school academies, prospect academies for elite young players and spring and summer camps. “What we’re trying to do with our academy centres is not only help develop players, but help build the Whitecaps brand and integrate opportunities for Nanaimo youth and for parents and families to come over and watch our games and be involved in Whitecaps programs,” said Lenarduzzi during a press conference at the Port Theatre. With more than 1,600 members, Harbour City FC, formerly the Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club, is the largest soccer club on Vancouver Island and the largest sports club in Nanaimo.

Clippers trade for Grant, add some grit BY TOBY GORMAN NEWS BULLETIN

launch in January and, initially, will run from January through to August with an abbreviated schedule of programs, including a skills academy for boys and girls U-9 to U-12 and a goalkeeping academy. A prospects academy will begin in March. Registration begins immediately. For more details, please visit www.whitecapsfc. com.

The Nanaimo Clippers added some grit and scoring potential to its lineup Tuesday in a threeplayer deal with the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Matt Grant, a sixfoot-three, 207-pound forward, was expected to be in the Clippers lineup Friday in Victoria, and will be again tonight (Dec. 1) when the Clippers host the Powell River Kings at Frank Crane Arena at 7 p.m. Grant arrived in Nanaimo with six goals, 15 assists and 13 penalty minutes in 20 games. Moving down the Trans Canada to the Big Stick in Duncan are forwards Luke Gordon (three goals, two assists in 16 games) and Jesse Neher (one goal and one assist in 25 games), who will both add depth to the struggling Capitals offense. Today is also the deadline for teams to reduce player cards from 35 to 25 or less. The league’s trade deadline is Jan. 10.

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Dan Lenarduzzi, left, Whitecaps FC director of soccer development, watches as Liam Roden, president of Harbour City FC, announces a partnership between the two organizations that creates a new Whitecaps FC Island Academy Centre. The academy will generate many new skills opportunities for soccer youth while expanding the Whitecaps FC brand.

Liam Roden, president of HCFC, said the academy will provide young soccer players with avenues to take soccer as far as they want to go. “This partnership with Whitecaps FC is another step forward for our club,” said Roden. “Together, we will not only look to provide additional opportunities for youth in our club, but also to engage all Island clubs and youth with the opportunities this

partnership will bring.” With the Whitecaps entering its third MLS season, the club is reaching out to all areas of B.C. to foster a strong soccer culture. The team already has similar academies in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions, and is currently working on establishing another in Prince George. Lenarduzzi said the team didn’t have to look far on the Island to find an organization it wanted

to partner with. “The most important thing to us when launching these programs is to have partnerships and we weren’t just going to come to Nanaimo and launch a program on our own,” he said. “We looked at who is doing a great job and we didn’t have to look much past Harbour City FC and the great work that has been done by the club over the years.” The Whitecaps FC Island Academy will

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TTrack athletes enjoy ‘outstanding year’ Thanks to a happy combination of talented athletes and dedicated volunteer coaches and organizers, the past season was an incredibly successful one for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club. At the club’s annual awards banquet held recently, NTFC was awarded aggregate trophies for top boys’ and top girls’ performances on Vancouver Island, and was named as the top track club on the Island. In the words of club president Tyler Heisterman, “This has just been an outstanding year for our athletes. We sent nine kids to the B.C. Summer Games, we had kids become provincial champions, set records, and compete on the national level. It’s been really exciting to watch them perform throughout the track and cross country seasons.” Those top athletes were honoured at the banquet, and my thanks goes to Terri Doughty of the club for passing along information on the various award winners and their accomplishments. Named as outstanding tyke girl was Carly Dickenson, who was the B.C. Hershey champion in 400 metre. Outstanding tyke boy, and outstanding male field athlete,

was Ethan Katzberg. ley and Carter Hig100m, and earned gold saw Kaitlyn WatKatzberg was the gins. Bailey was a in B.C. Games 4x100m son named as most B.C. Junior Developprovincial age group relay. improved female athment javelin chamchampion in 1,200m, Named as outstandlete, and Sean Miller pion, recording the won provincial bronze ing youth girl was as most improved all-time second longest in 800m, and a B.C. Jade Hoang, who had male athlete. distance in the event. Summer Games a top time at the GarSportsmanship Madison Heisterman bronze in 2,000m. riock Meet in Duncan. awards went to Amy was the club’s outHiggins was a proThe club’s outstandMorris and Jason standing peewee girl, vincial age group ing youth boy, as well Clare. and the outstanding champ in 800m, won a as being outstanding Chosen as outstandathlete at the NTFC Hershey North Ameri- male track athlete and ing female off-track Meet. can final outstanding male offrunner was Marita She was bronze in track runner, was Joel Deschiffart, who won THORPE the B.C. 800m, and Deschiffart. bronze as the B.C. REPORT Junior claimed a Deschiffart was a High School ChampiDevelopB.C. SumB.C. silver medalonships. Ian Thorpe ment mer Games ist in 1,500m, B.C. Katelynne Ramage Columnist champion silver in bronze medalist in was chosen as outin 800m, the 4x400m 3,000m steeplechase, standing open female 1200m, and relay. and ranked sixth in athlete. relay, the Chosen as Canada in 2,000m steeRamage was ranked Hershey outstanding plechase and ninth No. 1 in Canada in North midget girl, in Canada in 3,000m five-kilometre and American and also steeplechase. 10k race walk, was champion outstandIn cross country sea- Canadian junior 10k in 800m, ing female son he won silver at race walk champ, and and also set a provintrack athlete, was the provincial chamselected to the Canacial record in 1,200m. Jenaya Pynn. Her pionships and was dian team for the CanOutstanding peewee accomplishments selected to the provinada-U.S. Dual Meet. boy was Nate Seaman. included being cial team. Erica Deschiffart Seaman was the B.C. ranked No. 1 in B.C. Taking the award was recognized for J.D. champion in 600m for 800m, provincial as NTFC outstandmaking the B.C cross and 1,000m, and the 800m champion, B.C. ing masters woman country team, and Hershey B.C. chamSummer Games 800m was Patti Rogers, who NTFC coach Dave pion in 800m. champion, selected was the B.C. Senior Morris was honoured The club’s outstandto the B.C. Legions Games champion in with the 2012 Presiing bantam girl, and track team, and plac100m, 300m and 400m. dent’s Trophy. outstanding female ing fourth in 800m at Outstanding masters Whatever your field athlete, was the Canadian Youth man was Joe Geigrich. sport, a reminder in Rachel Jerome. On Championships. At the B.C. Seniors closing to play your the year, Jerome was a Winner for outstand- Games, Geigrich hardest, play fair, and B.C. age group chaming midget boy was won gold in 80m, pole show good sportsmanpion in long jump, was Charlie Andrews, who vault, and long jump, ship. ◆ ranked first in B.C. for took bronze in the and took silver in triIan Thorpe writes Girls 14 triple jump, B.C. Championships ple jump, high jump, about sports Saturand was a bronze 100m, was fourth in and javelin. days. medalist at the B.C. B.C. Summer Games Other club awards Summer Games in long and triple jump events. Joint winners of the outstanding bantam boy honours were $ teammates Josh BaiFirst correct answer drawn wins. If no winner, prize increased by $50 weekly.

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The Nanaimo Buccaneers almost pulled off a big comeback against the Westshore Wolves Thursday, but came out on the short end of a 5-4 shootout. Down 4-1, Nanaimo scored three unanswered goals in the third period. Will McNamara, Jordan Levesque (2), and Garrett Dunlop all tallied for Nanaimo in the loss.

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Fri, Nov. 30th, Sat, Dec. 1st & Sun, Dec. 2nd, 2012 ONLY

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