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Drive derailed Firefighters survey the remains of a 2008 Honda Fit that tangled with two southbound Southern Railway of Vancouver Island locomotives at the Waddington Road railway crossing Tuesday. The accident happened just after 4:30 p.m. when the car turned off Terminal Avenue and failed to stop at the crossing, police said. The 47-year-old woman driving the car suffered extensive upper body bruising as the vehicle was battered and dragged about 20 metres down the track. Police issued the driver a ticket for failing to yield at the crossing, which had working warning lights.

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A paramedic helps passengers from a damaged Nissan pickup truck on Townsite Road after winter took a nasty turn Tuesday. The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Waddington Road when the 2005 Nissan slid on snow into the opposite lane and was hit by an oncoming 2001 Chevy Tracker, police said. The 18-year-old female driver of the Tracker suffered an eye injury from the vehicle’s airbag deployment. The 36-year-old woman driving the Nissan and all passengers in both vehicles were reportedly not injured. The accident was one of at least nine crashes caused by a sudden snowfall followed by rain that rapidly fouled roads and foiled drivers with ice, wet snow and partly flooded streets in low lying areas throughout the city.

Nanaimo RCMP are trying to track down a man who grabbed a 14-year-old girl’s buttocks and breasts Tuesday. The incident happened on Ashlee Road when the girl and her friend got off a Nanaimo Regional Transit bus shortly after 4 p.m. “A male who was sitting ahead of them got off the bus,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “When the girl said goodbye to her friend, a short conversation ensued. He said that she had something on the back of her pants and pinched her bottom.” When the girl tried to run away the man chased her, reached over her shoulder from behind and grabbed at her breasts. He then slipped and she escaped. The suspect is described as non-Caucasian, 50 to 60 years old, medium build, 5’7” to 5’10” tall with grey/black long curly hair and missing some teeth. He was wearing a red jacket with white stripes running down the sleeves and black snow pants. He also had a black mountain bike. “The victim said that he may be living in the Westwood area,” O’Brien said. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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Nanaimo Search and Rescue will have its operating costs covered for the year thanks to a financial lifeline tossed out by the provincial government. Kevin McNeill, Nanaimo Search and Rescue spokesman, said the organization applied for a B.C. Gaming grant for at least three years before receiving a $22,000 grant shortly before Christmas, which will cover its operating costs through 2013. “We hadn’t actually had any experience with applying for the grant,” McNeill said. “It takes a while. Thanks to the Serauxmen. They helped us out with it and we finally got it.” The non-profit organization had previously relied on private donors for funding. Nanaimo Search and Rescue will continue to apply for grants each year. “This just covers our operating

costs to run the outfit,” McNeill said. “It’s not for new equipment or anything like that.” The organization used a private donation to buy two heavy-duty, crew cab pickup trucks late last year to replace the early 1980s vintage trucks that it used to transport its swift water and rope rescue crews and equipment. Nanaimo Search and Rescue will continue to rely on donations and grants to cover ongoing equipment replacement, such as ropes, harnesses, drysuits and wetsuits for water rescue work. Ropes must be replaced every five years, and immediately if they are used in a rescue, according to WorkSafe B.C. rules. A 100-metre length of the special non-stretch rope used for rope rescues, which costs about $5 per metre, is an expensive replacement item, but ropes used in rescues are paid for through the B.C. emergency program. Wetsuits and other gear and equipment are replaced as they wear out. “It all depends on our equipment

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An investigation into a death in Cedar is underway after a 62-year-old woman was struck and killed by a garbage truck. The accident happened in the 1300 block of Ivor Road in Nanaimo’s Cedar By the Sea district shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday. The victim was hit by a waste collection truck operated by BFI Canada, a contractor to the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Solid Waste Services division. “The driver (a 38-yearold male) was doing his route and for unknown reasons the truck rolled over the individual and she was pronounced dead at the scene,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. The accident scene was attended by the B.C. Coroners Service, a Ministry of Transport Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement inspector and RCMP traffic analysts. “The investigation is in its early stages,” O’Brien said. “We have received a preliminary statement from the driver. There are no witnesses that we know of at this point, but members will be conducting door-to-door inquiries. It’s a tragic accident.” The family has requested the victim’s name not be released. In a press release from the RDN Wednesday, Solid Waste Services extended its sympathies to everyone affected by the tragedy. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Board must approve program spending ◆ From /1 Last week vandals targeted Rutherford Elementary School, breaking windows and setting a dumpster on fire. Damage is estimated to cost thousands of dollars. Work by the committee to date includes buying devices that emit a high frequency noise that discourages loitering after hours, meetings with various stakeholder groups to discuss the issue, and working with the police to establish Crime Stoppers programs in schools. Just before the committee formed, the board gave student groups at three secondary schools funding for projects to combat vandalism, such as Dover Bay Secondary School’s online tips website and an awareness building initiative at Nanaimo District Secondary School. Welch said doing another round of student initiatives will encourage students to notice vandalism and perhaps do something about it. If the board approves the spending, the committee will request that student groups send in project proposals and then the money will be doled out based on how many schools respond – if all secondary schools, including learning alternatives, choose to participate, each group gets $500. The hope is to have projects start up in the next few months, with the money given out next fall, said Welch. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Committee refers request to budget deliberations ◆ From /1 Since 1998, NALT has raised approximately $1.4 million for land purchases, including $500,000 to purchase Linley Valley property for parkland, $475,000 for the purchase of 209 hectares on Mount Benson,and most recently, $41,000 was raised to contribute to the RDN’s acquisition of Moorecroft Regional Park. Wilson said that the regional park covenant for Mount Benson is expected to be signed off sometime this year. “Once signed off, that covenant alone will involve NALT monitoring the natural values of the park at an estimated value of about $2,500 a year,” he said. In addition to its work on land conser-

vancy, NALT also carries out stewardship programs, hosts workshops for organizations and schools, and runs a native plant nursery off Spruston Road in Cassidy. The grant reduction hit heaviest in 2011, when the organization could not secure funding through other grants. In fall of that year, NALT made some cut backs to staff. “One benefit of that was we did take a very hard look at our finances,” Wilson said. “We launched a direct fundraising campaign under the name Project NALT, and we also looked at cutting costs.” I n 2 0 1 2 , NA LT ’s financial situation improved with the approval of two B.C. gaming grants and a one-time $80,000 donation from residents David Stanley and Ria De Vos. However, the organization will not be eli-

gible to apply for more gaming grants until summer of this year, and approval would not take place until November. A full restoration of the $30,000 would, in part, help provide seed money that in turn provides leverage for the organization to obtain more money, Wilson said. Nanaimo director Jim Kipp was one of the first to speak up in favour of the organization. He said he would like to see the use of more local plant species promoted in the Nanaimo. “We are now, in a lot of our planning with the city, looking at more native planting and one of the problems is our local plant suppliers have always had exotic plants, they’ve never focused on the local stuff,” he said. Following the presentation, the board approved a motion by Kipp to refer the request to budget deliberations. For more information on the land trust, please visit www.nalt. bc.ca

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Bird enthusiasts were out by the dozens to spy on their feathered friends on Dec. 30. Numbers are not finalized, but organizers of the annual Nanaimo Christmas Bird Count expect to end up with a count of around 118 species spotted in the Harbour City, from Cedar in the south to Icarus Point in the north. Last year, volunteers identified 119 different species, up from 113 spotted two years ago. “It’s about normal,” said Ryan Cathers, bird count compiler. “We had beautiful weather. It was sunny, the wind was calm, which was great for ocean viewing.” This year saw a huge increase in field volunteers – about 100 came out this year compared with 24 last year, which Cathers attributes to his efforts in getting people new to birding involved by teaming them up with longtime birders. “It’s a huge increase,” he said. “It made the day a lot smoother.” While no snowy owls, which made an appearance in Nanaimo recently, were seen, volunteers spied a few species that are a little unusual for the Island, said Cathers. Two common redpolls were spot-

ted at Buttertubs Marsh – counters recorded this species last year as well, but before that, it had been a number of years since any were seen on count day – and also of note is a large number of greater white-fronted geese – about 50 were spotted, which is greater than previous years, he said. On Gabriola Island, a mourning dove was spotted, which has not made an appearance on count day for several years, and volunteers also spied two red-throated loons along the coast in the north end, said Cathers. “They’re something you have to really look for, they’re few and far between,” he said. Numbers of red-breasted nuthatches are on the decline in the Harbour City and have been for the last few years and there were also fewer golden-crowned and ruby-crowned kinglets spotted, said Cathers. The count dates back more than 40 years in the Harbour City and more than 100 years across North America and is the longest running citizen survey in the world. “It provides us with really great long-term data on what is going on with birds,” said Cathers, adding that counts take place all over North America every winter. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Liberal candidate makes campaign stop Federal Liberal leadership candidate George Takach is coming to Nanaimo next week to meet residents and answer questions. Takach is a technology lawyer from Toronto, an author of four books, an adjunct law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School (York University) and also a father and husband. He proposes to improve Canada’s economy through technology and investments in research and development, is advocating for a digital bill of rights and wants to improve the Liberal Party by overhauling outreach efforts and making riding associations stronger.

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tion (suggested donation is $10). Takach is not the first leadership hopeful to visit the Harbour City. Deborah Coyne visited Nanaimo in October and Vancouver Quadra MP Joyce Murray was here in December. Marc Garneau, Martha Hall Findlay, Karen McCrimmon and Justin Trudeau are also running for leadership of the party. The Liberal Party of Canada will choose a new leader in April. To lear n more about Takach and the leadership race, please go to http:// gt.nationbuilder.com.

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Bowling alley hosts cancer campaign Brechin Lanes is teaming up with the Canadian Cancer Society and bowling centres across the country for the annual Knockdown Cancer campaign. Throughout the month of January, Brechin Lanes is donating 25 cents from every paid shoe rental to the Canadian Cancer Society. Campaign supporters can also donate online at www.cancer.ca/ knockdowncancer. Money raised through the campaign will go toward life-saving

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Some politically minded Nanaimo students are eager to debate world issues and propose solutions to global problems this February, but need some help to do so. Eleven Nanaimo District Secondary School students have signed on to participate in the Vancouver Model United Nations Feb. 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. The catch is the first day of the conference takes place during a district-wide in-service day, which all Nanaimo school district staff are required to attend, and so the delegation could not be sponsored by the school, as this requires the presence of a district staff member. The students solved this problem by getting special permission to form a nonschool delegation and are taking along parent chaperones instead of teachers.

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Operation Red Nose continues success Nearly 650 vehicles and their occupants made it home safely this past holiday season, thanks to the efforts of the 17th annual Operation Red Nose campaign. Operation Red Nose is a fundraiser hosted by PacificSport Vancouver Island, with proceeds going to support young athletes, youth sport and physical literacy initiatives. During select days over November and December, volunteers provide safe, confidential rides home for residents out celebrating the season at Christmas parties or other festive occasions. The by-donation service logged more than 14,500 kilometres over the 2012 campaign with the help of more than 300 ◆ OPERATION RED volunteers, and NOSE is a fundraiser raised more for PacificSport, which than $14,000. drives people and “This was a their cars home during very exciting the holiday season. and successIn 2012, the service ful campaign,” earned $14,000 in said PacificSdonations. port program coordinator Catharine Edwards, in a news release. “The dedication of our incredible volunteers, the support of our media partners and business sponsors ensured that we fulfilled our mission of making our roads a safer place and getting our neighbours home safely.” On New Year’s Eve alone, 48 volunteers delivered 146 vehicles and their occupants home safely. The 18th annual Operation Red Nose campaign will ramp up again in September. For more information on the campaign and PacificSport activities, please visit the website www.pacificsportvi.com.

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They say it takes a community to raise a child, but at Park Avenue Community School, parents are also hoping to raise a playground for their students. The school’s Parent Advisory Committee is in the process of raising approximately $20,000 for a small piece of playground equipment to help accommodate growing enrolment. “There are many new neighbourhoods coming in right now and we need to expand the playground,” said Deanna Foreman, pastpresident of the PAC, who is heading the project. According to Foreman, the school already has three kindergarten classes, all of which must share a few outdated pieces of equipment on the school’s property at recess. But because funding for playground equipment is need-based, financial assistance has been hard to come by. “We’ve applied for many grants but we can’t seem to get approved,” she said. “Our [equipment] is safe enough, but it’s not big enough. There’s one set of swings, one climbing apparatus, there’s

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Marcos Cyre, left, Parker Moscrip and James Foreman help collect recyclables during a bottle drive at Park Avenue Community School Saturday. The school began a campaign to raise money for new playground equipment to accommodate increases in the school population.

not a ton of stuff.” Over the past five years, the PAC has been putting away savings for the playground upgrade in between fundraising for school activities. “A lot of money we raise pays for some of their field trips and buses and all that stuff,” Foreman said. The plan is to have the school district install the new equipment over the summer. Approximately $15,000 has been raised thus far,

other structures that covered them. Some homeowners who refused replacement of mechanical meters now worry that they will be on the hook for costs if their old meter equipment fails after they refused the upgrade. B.C. Hydro spokesman Greg Alexis said the one-year delay, originally signalled in a November finance ministry update, doesn’t change the utility’s target of the 2014 fiscal year to implement the entire system. Meters are only a small part of a provincewide grid that will automatically report power outages and offer customers a real-time display of their power consumption. The Clean Energy Act was the culmination of former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate and energy strategy. It exempted the wireless meter project, the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River, and an array of private power proposals from scrutiny by the B.C. Utilities Commission. NDP energy critic John Horgan has said he supports a review of the wireless grid proposal and other major projects by the utilities commission. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

and in the coming months, the school will be holding a few more fundraisers to top that amount up. Those will include chocolate sales and a fun fair in June. Because of the high cost of playground equipment, the $20,000 should cover one structure that will be designed for younger children in mind. The PAC then hopes to continue to fundraise for further playground upgrades as time goes on.

A bottle drive and tree chipping spree over the weekend helped raise $2,400 for the school. “It opens your heart to see how the community pulls together for things like that – it’s for such a good cause and it makes for so many happy little faces,” Foreman said. If you’d like to help with the project, please contact Park Avenue School at 250754-5591. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Railway needs safetyy scrutinyy Tuesday’s collision between locomotives and a compact car once again raises concerns about safety at railway crossings along Terminal Avenue. Considering Nanaimo’s small amount of railroad traffic there is an unusually high number of train-versus-vehicle incidents. The crossings are well marked. Some even have automatic crossing gates. Given that there are sufCITY MUST ficient safety measures installed, collisions between LOOK at and trains shouldn’t converging cars happen if everyone follows traffic areas the rules. to improve But people don’t always obey signs – they make visibility. mistakes and the possibility for mishaps climbs where cars, pedestrians, cyclists and trains following three separate paths converge in a single intersection. Nanaimo has several such crossings along Terminal Avenue and the Island Highway at St. George Street, Comox, Townsite, Waddington, Dorman and Bowen roads, Norwell Drive, Mostar Road and so on, each with the potential for serious consequences. Add rain, darkness, glare from traffic and railway crossing lights, a sharp turn leading to a railroad crossing, cyclists and pedestrians suddenly appearing out of the darkness of the unlighted E&N Trail and you have a visually confusing and dangerous situation for everyone. The E&N Trail runs between the railway and Nanaimo’s busiest arterial road. As more people use the trail, and rail and vehicle traffic rises, so will the frequency of mishaps. The city is currently working on its Transportation Master Plan and taking public input. Perhaps this is a good opportunity to take a serious look at ways to make Nanaimo’s railway crossing points safer as transportation becomes more varied and congested.

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A real hero for aboriginal people The century-old plight of Canaprises, including Canada’s first da’s aboriginal people is back in waterslide. the public eye, thanks to protests The commission was chaired dubbed Idle No More. by John Hall, then known as the As with Occupy protests last Crown prosecutor who put serial year, the demands are vague. One killer Clifford Olson away, and of the claims, repeated in media now an appeal court judge. coverage of protests, is that the Derrickson’s suit jacket had a federal government is moving conspicuous bulge as he took the to end the historic Indian Act stand each day. He was packing a restriction against sellsemi-automatic pistol, ing reserve land. having demanded and B.C. A look at the federal received a carry permit VIEWS legislation, Bill C-45, after a brutal attempt shows this is not the on his life. Tom Fletcher case. Amendments ease The hit man, an exBlack Press restrictive provisions cop, was hired by peofor leasing reserve ple who didn’t like the land, which remains bottom-line way Derproperty of the Crown rickson ran Westbank’s held in perpetuity for lease-hold mobile home the aboriginal commuparks. He showed up at nity. Derrickson’s home one This change was initiday and tried to beat ated by B.C. aboriginal him to death with a leaders so they can follow the trail metal bar. Badly injured, Derrickblazed by one of the most entreson made it to his gun cabinet and preneurial chiefs in Canadian shot his assailant, who survived history. to go to prison. His name is Ron Derrickson, Derrickson testified that his and he served six terms as chief approach to the Indian Affairs of the Westbank First Nation bureaucracy was simple. He did near Kelowna. One of my first big business, and if they didn’t like it, reporting assignments was coverthey could tell him. ing a Royal Commission into his Reserve land can’t be sold, so administration’s business affairs he leased it, offering people a in the mid-1980s. low-cost way to enjoy the sunny There had been an astonishing Okanagan. 17 federal investigations before His business plan was also that, stemming from local claims simple. Drive to California and that Derrickson was just too see what they’re doing. Drive back successful. He drove a big black and do it in B.C. Mercedes, wore expensive suits, A 2007 profile of Derrickson by and established a bunch of enterGreg Fjetland in Canadian Busi-

ness magazine describes how he came by his approach to Ottawa. He grew up “dirt poor, living in a tar paper shack.” His family name was Tousawasket, until the local Indian Agent drew an Anglo name out of a hat. He and his brother were the first aboriginal kids to attend public school in Kelowna. Racist bullying drove his parents to move him to a residential school in Washington state. He dropped out in Grade 9, toiled on farms, learned to weld, and worked his way into ranching, real estate and politics. He never gave up or backed down, ever. The Hall commission and all previous government probes concluded that he did nothing wrong. Derrickson sued his local accusers and won, and Ottawa began to change its racist, paternalistic ways. Which brings us back to today. Derrickson’s pioneering work is still changing the Indian Act for the better. This effort is under dishonest attack from people whose legacy is mainly incompetence and failure. Protesters demand more unearned public subsidy, and a petulant soup-only strike is celebrated as an act of bravery. Choose your own hero. I’ve chosen mine. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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City should be responsible for road safety Construction To the Editor, Re: Cyclist dies after collision with car in N Nanaimo, Nov. 19. Your paper reported that another cyclist has been killed by a motor vehicle in Nanaimo. The motorist was absolved of any responsibility in the accident because the cyclist did not have the required safety equipment on the bike and was not dressed for maximum visibility. In other words, the motorist didn’t stand a chance. Several years ago, a cyclist was killed by a motor vehicle as he rode his bike down Departure Bay Road on the sidewalk at night. The bike shot across Singleton on the crosswalk and was struck by a motorist making a left turn off Depar-

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ture Bay Road. Again, the motorist didn’t stand a chance. The other night I had the good luck to avoid hitting a young cyclist who came out of the dark onto a crosswalk on

Dover Road. The bike had no light and the operator had dark clothing. I managed to brake and avoid what could have been a repeat of the earlier tragic accident. Luckily,

there was no car behind me, otherwise I surely would have been rear-ended. It would appear that too many cyclists have a death wish. However, I believe the responsibility for this

reckless behaviour lies with city council. The prime responsibility of city council is public safety. The problem is not just cyclists but also motor vehicles. A quick check with the publication Road Sense for Drivers – B.C.’s Safe Driving Guide, confirms that rules of the road are being totally ignored by an increasing number of road users. And why is this you may ask? Simple – there is no compliance because there is no enforcement. And that is because city council does not consider, or possibly realize, public safety is its No. 1 priority. Why not? Norm Godfrey Nanaimo

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Etymology of ‘holiday’ reveals two meanings To the Editor, Re: Holidays come from holy day, Letters, Jan. 5. The letter by Lee Masciarelli was mistaken. The etymology of the word ‘holiday’ reveals it has two meanings. The first was as he said, a reference to the sabbath, a Jewish holiday, taken on Saturday for Jews and Sunday for Christians. Yes, it would be natural to associate this with Jesus, a Jewish rabbi (which means that he was married, a requirement to be called rabbi), but the connection to Christmas bonuses displays ignorance. Financial bonuses are not given to celebrate the myth of Christmas. The second concurrently accepted meaning was ‘day of recreation’. Statutory holidays are allotted based on the time of the year which it is most profitable for a company to take rest days, and the Christmas season is one of them. It would be amusing to go to Masciarelli’s home to see if they have a Christmas tree, as I am sure they know this is a pagan form of worship. When you try to impose your belief system on others, I highly recommend that you research first before accusing others of not understanding. Greg Demmons Nanaimo

Aid cuts will increase suffering To the Editor, I hope Canada will cancel its cuts on international development during the new year. After freezing foreign aid, the Conservatives announced last year they would be cutting the budget of the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) by $319 million over three years. As we know, this would condemn a countless number of men, women and children to suffering, disease and death. It will also slow down all the efforts we have made up until now in vaccination, access to education and better living for the poorest of the world. For perspective, $319 million over three years is not such a big amount when compared to the $11.5 billion gift the conservative government is giving the rich companies in tax benefits for 2013-14, as indicated by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative in its 2012 alternative federal budget. It is not much either when compared to Canada’s $21.1

billion military budget. I am not rich, I did not contribute to Mr. Harper’s party and I am not either a creationist. Still, I do hope Mr. Harper won’t forget me and the poorest of the world in 2013 and will cancel its cuts on international development. Bruno Marquis Gatineau, PQ

Downtown parking fines outrageous To the Editor, The City of Nanaimo and downtown businesses need to wake up and get a grip on the outrageous parking penalties imposed on shoppers and others doing business downtown if they are serious about revitalizing downtown Nanaimo. On Saturday (Jan. 5), I left my car in the empty backside lot of Port Place Mall for more than the two hours allowed. When I returned, I had a $59 ticket. In my hours downtown, I shopped at two stores in Port Place, bought food at Serious Coffee, and did my volunteer shift at the Nanaimo Art Gallery up the street for the final day

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of Art for an Oil-Free Coast show. More than 200 people came through the gallery that day. Many of them bought merchandise and patronized other downtown businesses as well. And many of them came specifically because of the promotion I have been doing for this show (for free) for the last month. So my thanks from the city and downtown businesses for shopping and volunteering downtown and for bringing droves of other people downtown is a $59 ticket. Perhaps you are saying “It’s her own fault, she should have used the parkade.” Reality check: I am poor. Poetry is my sole source of income. The Port Place Mall lot was empty all day where I parked. Besides, I don’t think any person should be forced to pay for the ‘privilege’ of shopping or volunteering downtown. Do you want us there or don’t you? And $59? Is this Tokyo? I was debating whether it would be cheaper to just abandon my beater and buy another off Craigslist. If Nanaimo is serious about revitalizing the downtown core, stop the extortion. Kim Goldberg Nanaimo

of pipeline will benefit province To the Editor, The recent rallies across the province that brought out B.C. taxpayers that are against the pipeline project were happily retired taxpayers, employed taxpayers that still have not been able to buy their own home yet, and the unemployed. The present government of B.C. has left the option open on the consideration that a fivepoint plan is reached between all parties concerned. One of the five points is that B.C. taxpayers receive a favourable share of the royalties from the total government proceeds. Construction of the pipeline would supply a very large number of good paying union jobs, and the pipes would have to be built and manufactured in Canada. The B.C. Liberal government has to take this five-point plan one step further. If the fivepoint plan is met, then the government has to give the B.C. taxpayers a say on three options in regards to the royalties. Option one would be to increase funding to health and education, lower the income taxes, reduce the provincial sales tax, and eliminate the B.C. monthly medical premiums. Option two would be to offer all taxpayers in B.C. with a residential address a once a year tax-free dividend cheque. This is what is given to the taxpayers in Alaska for approving the Alyeska pipeline which has been in operation for 30 years. The average yearly dividend cheque has been $1,108.45. Yes, chances have to be taken and accidents will happen. An oil spill from a ruptured pipe, or an oil spill on the ocean, is mere peanuts compared to what the province would look like if that often mentioned earthquake arrives. Today, there are also many pipelines worldwide, and plenty of tanker traffic. Also why does the pipeline have to end at Kitimat? Why not Stewart, B.C.? Stewart is a deep sea port and if tankers are loaded at Stewart, it is only one straight stretch of water to the open ocean for shipment overseas, instead of the scenic Kitimat route which has too many twists and turns between islands to get to open sea. This is why the pipeline should be built. Lower your cost of living which is not going to happen by buying lottery tickets, or in case of a future NDP government. Joe Sawchuk Duncan

Answers required for Attawapiskat To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set for Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8 Whatever happened to honest reporting in our media? Take the current First Nation situation with Attawapiskat and Ms. Spence. Why does she look healthy after twenty- some days on a starvation diet? How much money per year does her village get? How much in stocks and bonds does the village have? How many paid political positions are in the village? How much do they get paid? These are questions reasonable people would ask if they followed the Idle No More group. How about we say ‘Money no more’. Frank Stevens Nanaimo

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VOLUME 14, ISSUE 1 - JANUARY 2013

CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

TEMPORARY DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS PLEASE NOTE: The Mayor’s Ofﬁce and the Legislative Services Department will be temporarily relocated to the 3rd ﬂoor of the City’s old Annex Building at 238 Franklyn Street. The main City Hall Building, 455 Wallace Street, will be closed to the Public during renovations.

Service and Resource Centre Now Open! The City of Nanaimo’s new Service and Resource Centre (SARC) located at 411 Dunsmuir Street, behind City Hall, is now open for business Monday to Friday. (8:00 am to 4:30 pm.) The City of Nanaimo services provided in the SARC building located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor are: Finance Department: p Payments and information for the following: • User Rates • Taxes • Dog Licences • Meter Hood Rentals • Commercial Vehicle Decals • Cemetery Enquiries Community y Safety y and Development p Division: • Planning Department • Planning & Design Section • Real Estate Section • Bylaw Services Section / Parking • Community Planning Section • Development Department • Building inspection Section • Permit Centre • Business Licence Section • Engineering & Subdivision Sections

2013 RESIDENT EXEMPT PARKING PASSES Reminder for those residents who live in areas of the City where “Residents Only” parking restrictions apply: Your 2012 Resident Exempt Parking Pass expired on 2012-DEC-31. 2013 Resident Exempt Parking Passes are available at the Service and Resource Centre located at 411 Dunsmuir Street, (250-755-4422). You will be required to provide proof of residence. This may be in the form of a driver’s licence, utility bill or other documentation conﬁrming your current address. Also required is the vehicle information including the make, model, colour and licence p plate number of your vehicle.

City of Nanaimo 2013 Business Licence Renewals are now past due Business owners are reminded that the deadline to renew business licences was Dec. 31, 2012. All businesses must have a valid licence to operate within the City. Renewal notices may be paid: • online at www.nanaimo.ca , Visa, Mastercard and American Empress are accepted • by mail to City of Nanaimo, Business Licence Department, 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6 • in person at the City of Nanaimo, Services and Resource Centre, 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) • by telephone 250-755-4482 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) • in person or online at your local bank or ﬁnancial institution. If you have moved or ceased business operations, please contact the Business Licence Department at 250-755-4482 or email business.licence@nanaimo.ca

CITY HAPPENINGS COUNCIL KEY DATE CALENDAR - 2013 All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street. All City of Nanaimo Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial St. January 14..................................Council Meeting January 21........................ Committee of the Whole January 25 .................. FCM Resolution Deadline January 28.....................................Council Meeting February 4 .....................Committee of the Whole February 7 ....................................... Public Hearing February 11 ............................. FAMILY DAY STAT February 18 ...................................Council Meeting February 22 ............. AVICC Resolution Deadline February 25 ...................... Committee of the Whole March 4 ..........................Committee of the Whole March 7............................................ Public Hearing March 11 .....................................Council Meeting March 18........................... Committee of the Whole March 25 .....................................Council Meeting March 29 9 ........................................ GOOD FRIDAY April 1 ......................................EASTER MONDAY April 4 .............................................. Public Hearing April 8 .........................................Council Meeting April 12 to 14 ................AVICC Convention - Sooke April 15 ..........................Committee of the Whole April 22 ..........................................Council Meeting May 2............................................. Public Hearing May 6................................ Committee of the Whole May 13.........................................Council Meeting May 15 ................ Deadline - Adoption of Tax Rates & Financial Plan Bylaws May 20............................................ 0 VICTORIA DAY May 27 ...........................................Council Meeting

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Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) - Vacancies City Council is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Social Planning Advisory Committee as “Community-at-Large” representatives, for terms to end March 31, 2015. SPAC meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:45 p.m. in the Service and Resource Centre Board Room located at 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo. The Committee acts as a resource to Council and Staff in providing a broad-based social perspective on community issues or in response to specific matters of a social nature. In addition, SPAC assists Council in setting priorities amidst competing objectives. In order to keep Council informed of issues in the community, the Committee acts as a liaison with community groups, agencies, the public and other government sectors. Application forms are available online at www.nanaimo.ca, at the Legislative Services Department, 238 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo, or by calling the Community Planning Section at 250-755-4483. Applications must be received by the Legislative Services Department prior to 4:30 pm, Friday, January 25, 2013. If you have any questions regarding membership on SPAC, please call John Horn, Social Planner at 250-755-4483.

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Cheeky raccoon photo earns prize Donation of stocks helps Haven Society near goal I of $1-million campaign WILDLIFE captured in stills contest.

A photo of a cheeky raccoon stealing bird seed from a backyard feeder has earned a Nanaimo man recognition and a prize through the B.C. SPCA’s Wildlife-InFocus photography contest. Martin Smart won second place in the backyard habitats category with his photo. Although many uninvited guests visit bird feeders, few are caught in the act like this. Smart received a c a m e r a b a ck p a ck from Broadway Cameras for his entry.

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the wild settings category for her photo of a group of sea lions.

The fourth annual contest is a fundraiser for the society’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre on the Island, which cares for more than 2,000 orphaned and injured wild animals each year. The contest runs from June to September each year and encourages B.C. residents to explore green spaces, roadsides, beaches and backyards to find images that represent the resiliency of local wildlife living at the interface with humans. See all the winners from this year’s contest and past years at www.spca.bc.ca/ wildlife-in-focus.

A donation For more of more than information on $20,000 in the Campaign stocks goes a for Courage or long way in to donate, please helping Haven contact Spilker Society’s comat 250-756-2452. plete its $1 milHaven Society lion Campaign provides serfor Courage. vices to women, David Stanchildren, youth, ley recently and families saw Haven’s who have experiarticle in the enced violence. newspaper E ve r y ye a r PHOTO CONTRIBUTED about its need more than 3,500 for funds for David Stanley presents more than w o m e n a n d t h e c a p i t a l $20,000 in stocks to Anne Spilker, children in the campaign, and executive director of Haven Society, mid Vancouver with the end in support of Haven’s community ser- Island area seek of the tax year vices building fundraising campaign. support to deal approaching, with issues of wanted to contribute significant physical and psychological abuse, funds to see the gap decrease on sexual abuse and violence. the $1-million campaign target. Haven’s programs provide “We are thrilled to receive such everything from shelter, emoa sizeable donation towards the tional support, counselling, advocapital campaign,” said Anne cacy, court accompaniment, and Spilker, executive director of most importantly a safe place Haven Society. to begin healing from the abuse “Thanks to all the recent dona- they have experienced. tions that have come in, we only For more information on Haven have $159,000 left to raise to finish Society, please go to www.haven the campaign.” society.com.

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eorge Millar is leaving the road behind. After almost half a century of playing clubs and concerts around the world he’s ending his career on the touring circuit. The musician, a founder of the Irish Rovers, is currently on the band’s The Long Goodbye tour. “I’m sad in a way,” said Millar, adding he’ll still keep his hand in the world of music. The Irish Rovers still plan on recording and releasing albums, but the “grind” of travelling is wearing on Millar, more so than in his youth. Millar said he is ready to spend more time at his home in Nanoose where he has lived for 20 years. “Nanoose Bay is something special for me. It’s a lovely bay,” he said. His career with the Rovers started in 1963 at 16. He had just immigrated to Canada from Ireland and enlisted his cousin Joe Millar and friend Jim Ferguson to join him onstage. “We were getting $25 from playing on the weekend in folk clubs and we thought we had it made,” recalled Millar. As an Irishman Millar said he dreamed of playing Carnegie Hall, a dream that has come true several times during his career.

The musician counts himself lucky to have had the opportunity to perform and pursue a career he loves. “If anyone in the world, man or woman, can do the job you want to do then you are a very blessed person,” said Millar. In 1966 the Irish Rovers released their debut album, The First of The Irish Rovers. In the ’70s the band hosted The Irish Rovers Show on CBC. The 1980s continued with television acclaim as the band hosted The Rovers Comedy House, a seven-part series on CBC, which included filming in Millar’s home country of Ireland. In the ’90s the band formed its own record company, Rover Records. Over the years the Irish Rovers have received many nominations and awards. Many of the band’s albums have been recorded in Nanaimo at Rick Salt’s Lois Lane Studios, including Drunken Sailorr and Gracehill Fair. In December the Rovers played The Long Goodbye concert in Courtenay. Millar said he hopes to have one more performance in Nanaimo before it ends, but the tour details and venue bookings are still being worked out. For more information or to check for upcoming concerts please go to http://irishroversmusic.com.

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TTown tellers share heartfelt stories to connect with community BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Telling stories helps connect community members to each other. The Around Town Tellers are trying to open up people to share more stories. “It’s an important part of who we are,” said Mar-

garet Murphy, a founding member of the Around Town Tellers. “Connecting with stories is something we want to remember.” Each month the group hosts a story event. On Friday (Jan. 11) the Tellers host Stories from the Heart. It features storyteller Mariella Bertelli, who is

visiting from Toronto. “She will share some wonderful Italian tales and love tales,” said Murphy. It also features Robert Fergueson, Beth HendryYim and Arla Jean Murch with host Sharon Easton. Hendry-Yim has presented before at other events and Murch is a new

member to the group. Fergueson is from Vancouver Island University’s creative writing program. “It’s a beautiful love story about his grandparents,” said Murphy, about his presentation. Murphy said the Around Town Tellers welcome everyone and it will be a “wonderful” evening.

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The group held its first performance in 2007. Murphy said she loves being part of the organization. “It’s been a joy. It’s grown every month,” she said. Stories from the Heart is 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. Admission is $5 at the door.

Next month the tellers will host a charity storytelling event. The charity is still being finalized. For more information on the group or upcoming Around Town Tellers story events please go to www.aroundtowntellers. com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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THE NAKED GRAPES plays Acme Food Co. Friday (Jan. 11) 7-10 p.m. SLAGS with Stiltskins and Deep Space Burnout Friday (Jan. 11) 9 p.m. at the Cambie. $5 at door. SIDESTREET performs at Harewood Arms pub Saturday (Jan. 12) 9 p.m. LUKE BLU GUTHRIE Band plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (Jan. 12) 7-10 p.m. LITTLE HEAD plays the Well Pub Saturday (Jan. 12). ISLAND BEL CANTO Singers begins its new season Tuesday (Jan. 15) 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church. www.island belcanto.com.

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The Nanaimo Clippers, in contention for the Wester n Canada Cup, want to leave it all on the ice this season. They also want to do everything they can off the ice. The club’s last chance to make roster moves is today (Jan. 10), the B.C. Hockey League’s trade deadline. “We have a plan of what we think we need to do, and we’ll try to do our best to do that this week,” said Mike Vandekamp, the team’s coach and general manager. The Clippers have only 20 players on the roster right now, two short of the league limit, and they have some flexibility with roster cards, import player cards and 20-year-old player cards. “Obviously there’s going to be changes. We have to try to get to a 22-man roster, especially with a couple of injuries that we have…” said Vandekamp. “We’ve got to add some depth to the club to begin with, and you’re not going to do that if you’re trading players out and bringing ones in; you’re not getting ahead.” The Clippers, where possible, will try to

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trade away future considerations and acquire players in cash transactions. Vandekamp said he was active in trade talks last week, but said it’s difficult to make moves because so many teams are bunched up in the standings. “There’s not as many teams that are … selling older players because there isn’t that many teams that are out of the picture,” he said. “So it’s a little bit of a tough market.” With more buyers

than sellers, he said, the price goes up. Vandekamp speculated that the end of the NHL lockout might also have a trickle-down effect on trade deadline day. Usually at this time of year some major junior players become available to junior A teams across Canada, but this year top major junior players will be at NHL training camps, meaning, perhaps, fewer major junior cuts. As for the Clippers players, they showed

some good things in winning four of their last five games. Trevor Fitzgerald, team captain, said players trust that any trades will only make the team better. “Moves are going to happen all the time,” said Fitzgerald. “Sometimes you do kind of think about it, but it’s not really something to worry about. You’ve got to worry more about just playing, because that’s what you should be worried about all season anyway.”

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Two goalies will be plenty for stretch run The Nanaimo Clippers are happy with their goaltending lately, but nevertheless, they’ll be making changes in the crease. Three goalies is too many, so one guy will be on the way out in order to free up roster space elsewhere. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers general manager, said the team won’t consider keeping all three netminders as of the trade deadline today (Jan. 10). Jayson Argue has been the No. 1 goalie all season, but the team recently brought in another veteran, Derek Dun. Jarrod Schamerhorn is the third member of the group. “It’s kind of a strength area for our team and we wanted our goaltending to be the backbone of the club,” Vandekamp said. Dun was brought in to push Argue, and Vandekamp said he’s liked the play of both those netminders since Dun has come aboard. “Either of us can start, it’s just who played better the game before,” Argue said. “I think we’re going to push each other to be better and I think it’s going to help us.” Complicating things is Schamerhorn’s age. He is one of two 17-year-olds on the club and league rules mandate two 17-year-olds on a 22-man roster. “That’s an issue, for sure,” Vandekamp said. “If we want to have a full roster we’re going to need to make sure we have two 17s within that roster.” ICE CHIPS … An interview with Dun was published last week in the News Bulletin and can still be accessed online at www.nanaimobulletin.com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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SENIOR A boxla league will abide by new rule. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Western Lacrosse Association may not like it, but it will live with it. The WLA board of governors agreed at an emergency meeting Saturday to abide by a new fighting ban implemented by the Canadian Lacrosse Association. “We’re not happy with the rule,” said Earl Nicholson, Timbermen general manager.

“But it’s going to be the interpretation of it that’s going to be key, with the officials.” The CLA’s new Rule 45 brings down a game misconduct on any player who fights. If there is a clear instigator or clear aggressor, only the offending player will be ejected. “Basically you’re going to be able to send your idiots out and take all the stars out of the game,” said Nicholson. “But if they interpret the rule correctly and don’t let that happen … then that’s the way it should be interpreted.” When the CLA made the surprise rule change in December, it caught lacrosse

leagues by surprise. The WLA was at one point considering ignoring the rule, but changed its mind this past weekend. “Everybody else is following it and there’s a question of liability if you don’t follow it, so I don’t think we’ve got a lot of leeway,” Nicholson said. The WLA’s official press release noted that the board of governors “voted reluctantly to comply” and had “concerns with the lack of clarity” of the wording of Rule 45. “The governors of the WLA would like to see a decisionmaking process at the CLA

that is well thought out, with due diligence, one that is fair to all participants and also places health and safety above all other considerations,” said Ed Ponsart, board chairman. Nicholson said he doesn’t know if the rule will be positive or negative for the Timbermen specifically on the floor, saying he’ll have to wait and see how things are called by officials. He said the fighting ban is generally well-intentioned. “They’re going down the right road, they just haven’t hit all the right spots with it,” he said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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City gymnast will flip for B.C. Nanaimo Gymnastics School athlete Emily Mould impressed the judges and earned her spot on Team B.C. Mould and teammates Elan Baildham-Troje and Cosette Teghtmeyer all got positive feedback from judges at the Gymnastics B.C. Fall Classic and Judges’ Cup event at the Trampoline and Artistic Gymnastics Sports Centre in Port Coquitlam in December. Mould showcased a new manoeuvre on the uneven bars and an aerial cartwheel on the beam. She has been selected to join Team B.C. at the National Stream Cup in Edmonton Jan. 25-27.

Snow scuttles b-ball games Tuesday was shaping up as a great night of high school basketball, but the snow put a stop to that. Senior boys’ and girls’ games around the city were cancelled Tuesday, including Wellington versus Woodlands and Barsby versus Nanaimo District in senior AA boys’ league play. Senior AAA basketball league play resumes later this month, but the Dover Bay Dolphins senior boys were busy in tournament action this past weekend, winning one of their four games at the Cowichan Elite Invitational tournament. Dover started with a 93-72 win over Belmont on Jan. 3 in which the Dolphins hit 14 three-pointers. Wes Richardson supplied half of those treys and finished with a gamehigh 24 points. The next day Dover fell 85-54 to top-ranked Oak Bay. Michael Pereira was top scorer with 14 points. Also Friday, Dover lost 91-47 to Sheldon Williams Collegiate, with Dan Heppt leading his team with 14 points. St. Mary’s beat the Dolphins on Saturday by an 85-65 score; Christian Wigmore scored 22 for Dover.

JUNIOR B hockey team hosts Kerry Park Islanders.

The Nanaimo Buccaneers, coming off maybe the biggest win in franchise history, will try to maintain their high. The city’s junior B hockey team hosts the Kerry Park Islanders tonight (Jan. 10) at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Playing the last-placed Islanders might be a marked contrast from the Bucs’ last game, a 4-3 shootout win over the first-placed Victoria Cougars. The Buccaneers outshot the Cougs in that game, too, and were “full value” for the win, said Brad Knight,

the team’s coach. “To have them believe and be successful, it was huge,” he said. “It’s an affirmation for us that we’re in the right direction.” Tonight’s 7:15 p.m. game is the start of a busy few days for the Buccaneers. The team will play another league game Saturday in Parksville against the Oceanside Generals, and the day after that, Knight and 11 of his players will be participating in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s all-star festivities at Parksville’s Oceanside Place. Dan Foglietta, Beau Blanaru, Johnathan Speer, Quentin McShane and Cameron Large are playing in the all-star game and Garrett Dunlop,

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WILDCATS HOST annual basketball tournament. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

It’s the biggest high school basketball tournament of the season, aside from playoffs, and the Wellington Wildcats are in it to win it. Wellington Secondary School’s annual basketball tournament has been a big deal at the school for decades, and this year’s edition tips off today (Jan. 10) with the Wildcats senior AA

boys and senior AA girls both in action. Last year both the Wellington teams won their draws at Superball. The boys’ final against D.W. Poppy ended up being the best high school basketball game of the year, an 87-85 tripleovertime thriller. “It’s their favourite tournament of the year,” said Glenn Johnson, coach of the Wildcats boys. A highlight of this year’s brackets will be the games Friday (Jan. 11) morning. The Wildcats girls play the Nanaimo District Islanders at 8:15 a.m. and the ’Cats boys face the Dover Bay

Dolphins at 9:50 a.m. Wellington teachers will help make sure the bleachers are filled. So despite the early morning start that day, the ’Cats should come out looking caffeinated. “It’s better for them to get up early and play because they get all their excitement out,” said Nicole McRae, coach of the Wellington senior girls. “Imagine them trying to sit in a class before playing in front of the school – it just wouldn’t happen.” Today’s games might be good ones, as well, as the Wildcats boys face the Gulf

Island Scorpions at 4:30 p.m. followed by a matchup between the schools’ girls’ teams at 6:15 p.m. “We wanted to have backto-backs as much as we can,” McRae said. “It’s nice when the boys and the girls have the same teams here because then they can support their other side.” Aside from Wellington, NDSS and Dover, the other local entrant is the Cedar Spartans senior AA boys. GAME ON … The Superball finals are Saturday with the girls’ final at 2:45 p.m. followed by the boys’ final at 4:30 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF RED ROSES to Merv, a nice bus driver, and to all the other nice bus drivers.

BOUQUETS OF GRATITUDE to Hazel Smith, president of Paradise Isle Seniors Society. Thank you for doing all the cooking, baking and worrying for Paradise Isle. We love you and will not let you quit.

A BIG BOUQUET OF FLOWERS to the ladies at the PO in Lantzville. Your good will and kindness cheer me everyday. A BOUQUET to Austin at Virgin Mobile in Woodgrove Centre. He was generous with his time to help us retrieve the photos from all our old cellphones and put them onto one device. His kindness and patience is truly appreciated. A ROUND OF BOUQUETS. I am on medical leave from work and the businesses in the Bowen/Dufferin area have been wonderful to me. Bouquets to the Pharmasave staff member who bought me a scarf that I adored but couldn't afford, to the TD Canada Trust staff who let me cry in their office because I couldn't stand in line and to the caring bus drivers who take a moment to talk to the regular passengers. Thanks also to fellow bus travellers for a positive word.

BOUQUETS OF GRATITUDE to Karen who keeps Paradise Isle Seniors Society clean and is our volunteer computer teacher. You have a heart of gold. Thanks also to Fran and Joan, who are tireless volunteers. BOUQUETS OF FUN, FOOD AND SANTA at Sands Memorial in Nanaimo. According to three-year-old J.T., Santa was a great guy. If Sands has this event again next year, we will go for sure. BOUQUETS OF GRATITUDE to Bob G., Lucille B. and Jim V. for volunteering at Paradise Isle Seniors Society. A BOUQUET OF BABY'S BREATH to ET Family Church and all the volunteers and pastors who bring The Singing Christmas Tree to Nanaimo every year. This year's production of "Special Delivery" was

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you have also expanded my list of memorable people that I am thankful for having in my life.

A BOUQUET. I was at a Christmas party at Bowen Park auditorium recently when it started to snow heavily. Many of the party guests left to get home safely and some got stuck in the snow at the entrance. Four young fellows appeared and pushed our vehicles up onto Bowen Road. A big thank you to these guys and a merry Christmas.

A HEARTFELT BOUQUET to the coordinator of the Secret Santa project, which provided 64 Nanaimo families with presents, food and some additional holiday cheer this year. You are truly an exceptional person and represent our city with pride.

BOUQUETS OF GRATITUDE, THANKS AND COMMUNITY COOPERATION from Interfaith Nanaimo to the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society for presenting the Harmonies of Faith concert at the Port Theatre. Thanks to Samantha Letourneau, Greg Bush, Paul Bramadat and the many other volunteers and supporters. A BOUQUET OF DAZZLING FIREWORKS to Elke, Trudy, Sarah and Wade for graciously opening their doors and allowing me to gain some priceless experience under their care as I transition my career. Not only have you been kind, generous and supportive of me, but

A SEIZED DIRT BIKE OR ATV ENGINE BEEF to whoever cut the locks on the Cable Bay trail gates and destroyed 10,000 years of evolution on the mossy meadows. A BEEF F to all businesses that don't remove snow from sidewalks fronting their locations. It's an accident waiting to happen. A BEEF F to all levels of government responsible for maintaining roads on the Island. I'm a commercial driver who uses the roads in and around Nanaimo. I'm disappointed in the lack of maintenance. We are in a time where safety is top priority, but on many occasions it's obvious that budgets and cutbacks are the priority.

AN OVERDUE AND OVERDONE BEEF to a restaurant owner for going out of his way to publicly make my family feel unwelcome in his establishment, and for treating us with absolute arrogance and ignorance. A HUGE, STINKY BEEF F to the lousy thieves that steal charity donations. Have a heart. You might need these organizations one day.

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U.S. institute recognizes safest vehicles on the highways To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S. is awarding its new Top Safety Pick accolade to 13 cars. All earn good or acceptable ratings in tests as well as top marks in other IIHS evaluations.

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Colleen left this world on the afternoon of January 3rd, surrounded by the love of her family. She attempted to be the best she could be throughout g her life,, to act with integrity and to be true to herself. To carry this legacy forward she leaves her son, Griffin Woodward; her parents, John and Irene World, brothers, Doug (Sharon), Ron (Sharon); nieces and nephews: Jeremy, Kelly (Joseph), Sydney and Nathan and great niece, Isabelle. She also leaves her kindred spirit, Brenda McConachie and numerous close friends. Colleen was a teacher in District 68 and 69. She was recently recognized by the BCTF Provincial Math Association as Math Teacher of the year. Her passions were teaching manners, grammar and math. Colleen wanted people to attempt to be the best they could, act with integrity and be true to themselves as she strived to do throughout her life. She was so appreciative of the amazing care she received over the years from the nurses and doctors at the Family Practice, Victoria Cancer Clinic and the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care and Hospice Society. Special thanks to Dr. Love, Dr. Walker, Dorthea and Dr. Carr for your tenderness and compassion. The nurses of the Palliative Care and Ray from Hospice are truly angels. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to Hospice, Palliative Care Unit or Research Awareness Metastasized B Breast t Cancer Cancer. A Bursary C B will ill b be sett up, up in Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, at Dover Bay for an Industrial Arts student. Donations for this will be collected at her celebration of life. Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes are for a celebration in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;better weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with family and friends at the yacht club in Nanaimo. Nothing sad. Be happy and love life! A date will be announced in the spring for some fun planned by Colleen. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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Bart van Oosten May 11, 1982 - Dec 30, 2012 Those who knew him will always remember his happy, easy-going nature and his enormous smile. He leaves behind father Cees, mother Joanne, sisters Elaine (John) and Lauren (Andy), niece Saskia and nephew Eric. Celebration of Life will be held on January 12, 2013, 2- 4pm at Nanaimo Association for Community Living (NACL): 83 Victoria Crescent. To make a donation in Bartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory please consider NACL or Clay Tree Society.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER - SS Career Opportunities Child/Youth Care Worker Teen Pregnancy Worker Parenting Support Worker Women’s Shelter Worker

F/T SUSHI COOK – Nemo Sushi To Go (Nanaimo). High School grad. 3-5 yrs exp. Eng/ Kor is beneﬁcial. $18.00/hr. Tel: 250-591-2121. UMAI SUSHI @ North Town Centre. Waitress (SIR required), Sushi Helper, Kitchen Helper. Drop Resume in person to (#106-1808 Bowen Rd.)

TRADES, TECHNICAL PIPE LAYERS req’d at Locar Industries. Min 5 yrs exp $20$25/hr depending on exp. beneﬁts package after 3 months. Local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314

PERSONAL SERVICES

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PRACTICAL NURSING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CLEANING SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

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TRUSTED CLEANING SERVICES! Let our experienced staff take care of your home so you don’t have to. $20/hr Licensed Call 250-667-0565. Julie’s Home Care Services

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.

OAK DINING table (42” round w/plate glass cover) and 4 matching chairs. Excellent condition. $99. (250)758-3108

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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.

COMPUTER SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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

GARDENING FRUIT TREES, pruning, trim hedges, cleaning gutters. 20% Seniors Discount. Bill Baines Landscaping, 250-713-3366.

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PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

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Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

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

FREE 1 YEAR old Shepard lab cross needs a good home ASAP. Call for more info: (250)723-0316.

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CLOTHES STEAMER wand type, steel ironing board, 2 steam irons, $99 for all, ﬁrm. Call (250)390-2251.

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CLEANING SERVICES

FREEZER, 46”x30”x36”. You pick up. Call (250)729-7205.

1 CASE Depends for women, small/med size, extra absorbency, $40. Can deliver Call (250)755-1943.

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Rooﬁng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

NANAIMO: 250.754.9600

LEATHER SOFA: dark green. Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo. (250)756-2927 WOODEN TABLE, apt-sized, round, golden tone with 2 matching chairs, as new, $275. (250)752-1304.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 53’ CONTAINER for a Semi trailer, $4800. 20’ Coleman Travel Trailer, never used, $15,000. Propane furnace, $800. Brand new Lawn mower, $1000. Call (250)735-3258. BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ﬁrm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978 COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, Sacriﬁce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00. Call 250-248-2747

APPLIANCES

KITCHENAIDE GAS STOVE top with 6 burners, center grill with stainless steel front, 4’ long with 4’ Stainless steel hood fan. ($5000.00 new) Offers on $1000.00 for both. Call 250-594-6332.

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FUTON, NEAR New, double, dark wood frame, 8” mattress. New cost $1000. Will sell for $400. Phone (250)758-9654, Nanaimo.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

KITCHENAIDE DOUBLE , Wall Oven. Convection/Microwave & Standard oven. ($4000.00 new) Offers on : $1000.00. Call 250-594-6332

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FURNITURE

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Career Opportunities Licensed Practical Nurse Health Care Aid Operating Room Tech* Foot Care Nurse* FREE MATH, BIOLOGY & ENGLISH UPGRADE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

PORTABLE BLACK folding lap top table, $20. Call (250)753-0744.

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DAY BED, black tubular steel metal frame with mattress, $75. Call (250)729-7205. ENTERTAINMENT $35. 27” Sanyo (250)756-7924.

CENTRE TV $25.

FLOW THROUGH tail gate for Chev truck, $99. (250)3904493 KAHRU Cross Country snow skis w/size 9 shoes & poles. Excellent cond. (250)753-0788 KITCHEN SINK: stainless steel divided, top mount. Over $400 new, asking $75. (250)667-6999

GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pink”, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayﬂower”, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.

“Perfect Gift for Animal Lovers” Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250. Proceeds to Qualicum Cat Rescue. Call 250-248-6867 PERFECT SET of 15” XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ﬁts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels). Call (250)753-0014. SHOPRIDER MEDICAL Scooter, only 7 hours use, like new, $3700 obo. 3 piece recliner sofa set, high quality, $500 obo. Very large sofa, reclines, good condition, $125. Call (250)954-0049.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

LRG RUBBERMAID tote for a Christmas tree? 40”wx16”d. $15. (250)753-5184. MICHAEL’S STUDIO decor wall frame, black, 24”x36”, new, $15. (250)758-9447. NEW GIRL’S / lady’s beautiful twin comforter, crochet skirt, pillow, sheets. Cream colour, $95 obo. (250)760-0962.

BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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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. Jan 1. $1075 mo. Call 250-741-1383, 1-250-727-5687.

1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. New balcony & paint. Available Now & Feb. 1 From $650 - $770.

33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42” TV & golf cart. Dual pane windows. Large tiled patio w/golf course views. $134,900. 760-343-4183

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1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

STEPHENSON PT. Rd. 2 bdrm ocean view. Avail. Jan. 15th. W/D, $900+ utils. Call (250)751-8787.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

301-1600 DUFFERIN Cres- 2 bdrm, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

3-1691 & 3-1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Rd- 2 bdrm $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 402-3270 Ross Road. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, $775. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home in Boat Harbour area. A private natural, peaceful setting on 2.2 acres, bordering a creek and pond. Open ﬂoor plan, vaulted ceilings. 2baths, 3bdrms, den, spacious decks, partial bsmnt, shop, RV prkng. $529,000. (250)722-2394

403-1900 Bowen. 2 bdrm, $700. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 412 BRUCE Ave- 2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 4700 UPLANDS 3rd Flr, 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Gas FP, Deck, 5 Appl, Courtyard, Mature Bldg. Close to Oliver Woods, New Target & New Canadian Tire. NP NS Jan 15 $800 (250) 756-3137

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sqft, 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/ DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Condo: 2bdrm, 2bath, underground parking, 55+ bldg. (250)248-4818

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm with large den, in suite laundry, Wi-Fi, N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)754-2207

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. HOSPITAL AREAstudio $580. 1 & 2 bedrooms - $700. & $800. Clean well maintained building. Non-smoking units, no pets. Call on-site manager, 250-716-3305. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341

Lantzville Estate Sale: far below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900. Call 250-585-2620. 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

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets. 2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 appl’s. $27,900. (250)748-2863 MOBILE HOME in park in Port Alberni, 36 feet, older 1 bdrm, needs work (handyman special). Could rent on site (pad rent $270) or for removal. $1000 obo. Call 1(888)6844290 or (250)751-8906.

TOWNHOUSES

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

NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $650. Feb 1st or 15th. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. Sauna. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don 250-753-8633.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 1-BDRM, FULL bath. F/S, W/D - very private. Close to Rutherford Rd - No pets, no smoking. Clean, bright unit. Feb. 1st. (250)758-4871. NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.

PARKSVILLE, 2007, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Patio Home. 1426 sq.ft., Large yard & patio. #6 - 161 Shelly Rd. (Estuary Place). Call 250-951-0839

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 BEDROOM Trailer for rent with deck in small trailer park, located at 1365 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $600.00 per month 250-954-9547

HOMES FOR RENT 1624 BLACKSTONE- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1375. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3372 STEPHENSON Point Rd- 3 bdrm, 3 bath, $2200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available now. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca

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

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NANAIMO: 1 Bdrm sxs. Selfcontained, W/D, priv yrd, garden shed. Walk to shops, beach, bus. Refs. Feb. 1. $650+ utils. No partiers, N/S, cat ok? Call (250)751-4525. QUARTERWAY AREA- quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, hrdwood ﬂrs, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yrd, storage. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-758-9548.

LARGE, RENO’D top ﬂoor executive, ocean view home. 1bdrm +den, family, living & dining area. W/D. N/P, N/S. $1100 + 1/2 utils. Avail immed. 1 (250)268-3464 NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, $1200 with 1 bdrm suite, $600 will rent separately. Call 250716-6811, 250-753-4749. S.Nanaimo 2bdrm, hydro incl. $900. Second 2bdrm, $850. Both new reno’s. N/S, N/P. Ref’s & Security Deposit Req. Avail. now. 1 (250)753-2174

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ROOMS FOR RENT HAREWOOD: AVAIL. Feb. 1st, lrg bdrm & private bath, sep ent., share kitchen/laundry, prkng. 2 blks to VIU, Aquatic Centre & mall. Suites student or young 20’s working person. Ref’s, damage/cleaning deposit, $425/mo. Call 1 (250)754-8150. SMALL ROOM in house, share bath, kitchen, lndy, walk to College Mall. Prefer young working person or student. Ref’s. Damage/cleaning dep. $375. 250-754-8150.

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. SHARE WITH young working male, 2 bdrm upper, 5 appls, 2 decks, walking distance to College & mall, incls heat/hydro, ref’s, damage/cleaning deposit, $450. (250)754-8150.

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1 BDRM bsmt suite. $700 incl. hydro. Spacious. Full kitch/bath. Priv. entrance/storage, parking, large yard. Near VIU/downtown. N/S. Pets ok. 250-753-2191

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1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S.$700. (250)585-4588 (5 MINS to Woodgrove Mall) 2bdrms, 1bath w/ jetted tub/shower, heated ﬂoor, priv entrance/level entry, stackable W/D in suite, bright & spacious, covered deck, avail immed, $1200. (250)756-4219

1BDRM, CLEAN, quiet, centrally located. Close to all amenities. One not to miss. N/P. (250)753-9321

931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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CARS

CHASE RIVER. New 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $850, utilities included. Available now. 250-7140704 or 250-751-3930. CINNIBAR VALLEY 2-bdrm, 4 appls. N/S, small pet. Parking. Refs. $900. inclds utils/internet Avail. Jan. 15th. (250)7400045 or (250)713-1314 DEPARTURE BAY area: sml 1bdrm. All utils incl. +satellite TV & internet. Shared Lndry. $650. 751-3691 HAMMOND BAY area- new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, own entry. NP/NS. 4 appls, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail immed. $700. 250-729-0313. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749.

‘06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. Ready for winter on the Malahat. 2.7L V6, power windows/locks, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around on the original alloy wheels, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $4500. Call (250)715-1236.

NANAIMO- (close to ferry) on ocean, 2 bdrm separate entry, W/D, satellite+ internet, $900. NS/NP. Call (250)754-3446. N. NANAIMO. 1.5 BDRMS, Large, clean & quiet. Private entry & laundry. Hydro incld. NS/NP. $720. (250)758-3010. N. NANAIMO, off Rutherford. 2-bdrm, Priv entrance, 5 appl’s, gas F/P. Utils, TV, internet & basic phone incld. Very spacious & bright. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. Avail Feb 1. $1200/mo. (250)585-1884. PRIV HIDEAWAY IN THE CITY, 1 BDRM, D/W, 1/2 BLK TO SEAWALL, $850 INL UTIL, CBLE, LNDRY 250-6160389 AVAIL IMMED. QUARTERWAY: 1BDRM adult oriented, includes lndry, basic TV, hydro, F/S, W/D. Furn, $800; unfurn $700. N/S, N/P. 250-753-0046 UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, DW, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Bob 250-618-4775 WALK TO University, 2 bdrm, utils incld, W/D, N/S, N/P, $925 mo. 250-729-5807 or 250-618-3929.

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1994 34’-MOTORHOME, 454 gas engine, 110 volt generator, new coffee maker & microwave. Ready to travel. Must see! $10,950. (250)753-0046 1994, NOMAD, 5th Wheel, 30 ft. Winter unit. 2 Pull outs. Comes with 8’ x 8’ addition with certiﬁed wood stove and skirting. Instant cabin, has been lived in for 3 years. Cheap Living, All $12,500.00 Call 250-248-2747

TRUCKS & VANS

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,300. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264 2003 MONTE Carlo SS, P/B, P/S, Sun roof, Low Mileage: 77,000 kms. New tires, $7500.00 Call 250-757-8907

1991 Chev Silverado 2500, 4x4, 140 km. Drives ok. $1050 OBO. (250)748-0814 1991 PLYMOUTH Voyager, runs well, $800. ﬁrm. Please call (250)710-6568 or (250)743-6543. 2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, runs well, 41,000 kms, $3950 obo. Call (250)618-6800.

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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