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omestic violence court files are being handled a little differently in Nanaimo. These cases are now separated from the rest of the criminal files and dealt with through the domestic violence court, which had its first session at the beginning of the month. It is the second of its kind in B.C. – Duncan has had a similar program for several years. “It’s a new specialized court that’s strictly for dealing with family violence,” said Jackie Gaudet, the Crown counsel assigned to the domestic violence court. “We’re learning that we need to treat these files in a different way.” Domestic violence files are different from other criminal matters because the victim is intimately connected to the accused – the individuals are often married, have children and homes together, and results can destroy families, she explained. The court is in session once every two weeks and services such as Haven Society’s community victim services program, the Justice Access Centre and an aboriginal court worker are on hand to provide support for victims and accused. The initiative is the result of the advocacy of a group formed in Nanaimo several years ago to talk about high-risk cases and how to deal with these situations more efficiently and safely. The Community Coordination for Domestic Safety includes representation from a range of service providers and government organizations that deal with domestic violence incidents. Nanaimo Crown counsel deals with about 500 domestic violence cases each year and both men and women can be the perpetrators, said Gaudet. ◆ See ‘ADVOCACY’ ‘ /7

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Regional library aiming to buy branch building BY NIOMI PEARSON THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Regional District of Nanaimo is considering whether or not to take a $9.5-million loan request from Vancouver Island Regional Library to the electorate. At its committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, the board endorsed the approval of seven recommendations that would send the loan through the alternative approval process, thereby allowing the regional library to purchase and renovate the 26,875 square foot building which houses the Nanaimo Harbourfront library branch. Joy Adams Bauer, library spokeswoman, said the purchase makes financial sense for the organization and its members for the simple reason that debt servicing costs will be the same as or lower than current expenditures to lease the building. “It’s exciting times for us,” Adams Bauer said. “It’s a well used branch, very popular, and it needs a bit of freshening up, so we’re excited to be able to do that as well as own the building.” The library leased its portion of the building (approximately 25,000 sq. ft.) since the branch opened in 1997. It has recently come up for sale, and is appraised at $8.25 million, Adams Bauer said. Purchasing the building would also allow VIRL to lease out a portion of the building for approximately $37,000 a year, as well as build up about $380,000 a year in equity. The annual debt payment, based on a 25-year repayment schedule, is estimated at $608,115. That amount will be divvied up between jurisdictions within the library’s service area. For taxpayers in the Regional District of Nanaimo this will mean that approximately 59 cents to 81 cents per $100,000 assessed home value will be allocated from their regular library tax requisition, which varies by electoral area. “There is no new cost to the RDN taxpayer for this borrowing,” said Wendy Idema, RDN director of finance. Should the regional district support the request, voter approval will need to be obtained through an alternate approval process. Regional district staff have set a deadline of April 9. Based on the number of electors within the RDN, approval will be obtained if less than 11,253 electoral response forms opposing the borrowing bylaw are obtained before the deadline. A final decision on the loan request is expected to be made at the board’s regular meeting later this month. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Residents brace for flu season BY NIOMI PEARSON THE NEWS BULLETIN

Early signs of influenza and norovirus cases mean Nanaimo residents should be bracing themselves for a possible onslaught of flu season, say health officials. “There’s certainly widespread outbreaks in many parts of North America at this point, and we’d expect to see a fair bit of influenza over the next few weeks,” said Paul Hasselback, central Island medical health officer, with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “At the same time, we’re seeing norovirus, and that sometimes goes by the term stomach flu.” To date, there have been no outbreaks of either influenza or norovirus at VIHA facilities, however there was a brief influenza outbreak at Nanaimo Seniors Village, Hasselback said, adding that it had been contained last week. He said it is important for people to make the distinction between influenza and norovirus, as they are often confused. “Norovirus is a nausea, vomiting, diarrhea bug that happens during the winter, and it tends to spread quite quickly when it occurs,” Hasselback said. “Up to one out of every 10 people may come down with it at some point.” Unlike influenza, norovirus comes quick and only lasts about two days. In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, those with norovirus might experience aching limbs and head-

aches. Influenza symptoms can include fever, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness and cough, with some experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea as well. The symptoms begin about two days after the person is first exposed, and can last seven to 10 days, though the coughing can last one or two weeks more. Hasselback said residents can help wash their hands of infection with immaculate personal hygiene. “If people do the right things they can not only help themselves stay healthy but also perhaps let others stay healthy,” he said. In addition to washing hands, it is important for those who are sick to stay away from handling food, cough into a sleeve rather than into the air (especially with influenza) and stay home from school or work. “It’s all those things we know we should do but we don’t because we’re in too much of a rush,” Hasselback said. Neither influenza nor norovirus require drugs to be treated, though there is an antiviral medication that can reduce symptoms for a short period of time recommended for those most vulnerable (elderly, children and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac diseases), although those individuals should be receiving flu vaccinations in the first place, he said. For information, please visit www.viha.ca. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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A Nanaimo male is facing arson charges following a Christmas Day house fire in the Long Lake area. The fire happened at about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 25 in a group home for adults with psychiatric disabilities and was contained to one bedroom, with some smoke damage throughout the building. Fire investigators attended and after finding evidence that suggested the fire had been intentionally set, turned the file over to Nanaimo RCMP, who arrested Scott Adam Silver, 27, a resident of the home, and charged him with arson damaging property. “There was lots of evidence to indicate the fire was intentionally set,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “We’re not going to say what [the evidence found] is. Obviously an accelerant of some type was used.” Silver remains in custody at a provincial correctional institution and has underwent a forensic psychiatric assessment. The fire temporarily displaced four males and one female living at the group home, but all except Silver have returned.

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Two problem gamblers have the green light to proceed with a classaction lawsuit against the BC Lottery Corp. after they were denied $77,000 in casino winnings in 2010. Hamidreza Haghdust was denied jackpots totaling $35,000 at casinos in Coquitlam and Vancouver and Michael Lee was refused a $42,000 slot machine jackpot in Duncan because they were both enrolled in BCLC’s voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) program, which is designed to bar admitted problem gamblers from casinos. In its defence, BCLC said one of the key planks of the self-exclusion program is to confiscate prizes as a further disincentive to deter participants from trying to sneak in to gamble. Lee and Haghdust both did get into gambling establishments and, while they sometimes won, they also incurred large losses – $200,000 in Haghdust’s case. They argue it’s “unconscionable” for BCLC to deny their winnings since it was negligent in failing to keep them out in the first place and it may also constitute a breach of contract. B.C. Supreme Court Justice John Savage agreed the pair can certify the class action suit, which opens the door for other excluded gamblers to add their own claims ahead of an eventual trial. BCLC said it advertised and notified patrons of its jackpot entitlement rules that deny winnings for

excluded gamblers once the policy took effect in April 2009. Both plaintiffs had used the selfexclusion program since 2006, before the denial of winnings policy was introduced. Haghdust was caught in various Lower Mainland casinos on several occasions but said he was never clearly told when he was removed that he’d be refused any future winnings if caught again. BCLC said the corporation does not intend to appeal the certification decision but maintains it has run the exclusion program properly. “The jackpot disentitlement rule is intended as a deterrent for selfexcluded people,” a spokesperson said in a written statement. “External reviews of our VSE program have highlighted the need for disincentives such as these.” More than 6,000 B.C. residents are enrolled in the voluntary self-exclusion program and participants have been denied entry or removed from casinos more than 36,000 times from 2007-11. But many banned patrons are believed to gain entry and gamble anyway. In another case before the courts, a North Delta woman is suing BCLC for failing to keep her from entering casinos and losing $331,000 while she was excluded. A total of 300 jackpot prizes were withheld from ineligible excluded gamblers between 2009 and mid2012. Casinos initially relied on their staff to recognize banned gamblers but in mid-2009 BCLC started using licence-plate recognition cameras in parking lots, resulting in gamblers being detected and refused entry or removed 4,000 times since then. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Insurance costs reflecting effects of global disasters FIVE OFF last nine years most expensive on record for natural catastrophes like earthquakes.

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Nanaimo residents may experience a bump in their home insurance premiums this year. A number of factors have motivated the insurance companies Coastal Community Credit Union deals with to raise premiums, said Lesley Maddison, vice-president of insurance. First of all, natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and the earthquake in Japan have raised the price of the re-insurance that insurance companies buy as a means of risk management, she said. Re-insurance, typically bought from large, global companies, is to ensure companies have the means to pay out to customers in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Maddison said five of the last nine years have been the most expensive on record for natural catastrophes and these reinsurance companies paid out a lot of money

and raised premiums to compensate. Some insurance companies are not passing all of the increase on to consumers because some premiums have gone up substantially, she added. Serge Corbeil, gover nment relations manager with the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the national industry association representing private home, car and business insurers, said 2012 marked the third year of the last four where claims due to severe weather incidents, such as hail stor ms in Alberta and wind storms in B.C., totalled at least $1 billion across the country. Another factor affecting rates is that federal re gulators have increased the amount of re-insurance that insurance companies have to buy, said Maddison. On top of this, new catastrophe risk models indicate the probable maximum loss is greater than anticipated in the past, she added. “They now realize the exposure in B.C.

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is greater,” she said. “What they thought would be their maximum loss is greater than the old model showed.” Damage estimates and estimated costs to rebuild have been too low in some cases and every year companies reassess, said Corbeil. “Every time there is an ear thquake somewhere, there are lessons learned,” he said. As a result of these factors, people will start to see increases not only to earthquake insurance premiums and deductibles, but also to their basic house insurance premiums, said Maddison. She said the companies that Coastal deals with indicated the rates will rise between five and 25 per cent. Te d L ew i s w i t h Nanaimo Insurance Brokers said some of the companies he deals with indicated that rates and deductibles are going up, but he hasn’t heard from others and the

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With earthquake premiums going up, the job of the insurance broker is to go through the options with clients to help them save money – for example, people can choose to insure their home but not the contents in event of an earthquake, said Maddison. “We have access to many different insurance companies,” she said. “It’s important to have a good relationship with your broker. Your broker is your advocate for helping you understand the coverage and your options.” For those who opt out of earthquake insurance altogether,

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“I really sense that both parties have lost the public trust,” he said. “I think we need better government for future generations. We need to get our act together here and we can provide a terrific future, filled with opportunities for our kids.” Coupland was born in Edmonton but has lived in British Columbia for the past 30 years and on Central Vancouver Island for the past 16 years. He said the timing was right for him to jump into the political fray. “My family is raised and if I’m ever going to do this, now is the time,” he said. “I’ve

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Advocacy groups in direct contact with clients ◆ From /1 Gaudet said separating the domestic violence files from the other criminal files and having one Crown counsel deal with all of these cases – up to now, people didn’t always get the same prosecutor throughout the process – means more consistency and an improved ability to track cases. “By having it in the same courtroom, I’m there,” she said. “They don’t have to phone me and leave a message. I’m able to point them to the people who can help them – they’re right there.” The new setup makes it easier for service providers and court officials to conduct risk assessments and do safety planning work with families that wish to remain intact, said Gaudet. “The majority of the time, people want to stay together,” she said. “If they’re going to be together, we’ve got to work out a way that they’re safer and healthier. We know some people will re-offend, that’s just the way life is, but we’ve got to make some effort to lessen that.” The hope is having service providers in the courtroom will help people access the help they need because it is right there for them, said Gaudet. “A lot of times, people just don’t

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know where to turn,” she said. For the less serious files involving such things as pushing and threats and where the offender does not have a criminal record, Gaudet said having all cases together will mean more time to talk about steps that can be taken to receive a lesser sentence or even a stay of proceedings – if the offender is getting the help he or she needs and maintaining healthy relationships, there may be no reason to continue prosecution. She believes the new format will keep victims more engaged in the process. “Already we found there were a lot of people who wanted to speak to me and other service providers,” said Gaudet. Jennifer Kusz, Haven Society’s

community victim services program coordinator, said agency workers used to go to the courthouse and mingle with the dozens of people waiting for their case to be called, but it was difficult to connect with victims of domestic violence because workers didn’t know who they were. Now that all of these files will be in one courtroom, the agency will be able to make that initial contact with all female victims – another agency deals with male victims – to present options and talk about safety. “It makes that connection that much easier,” said Kusz. “Often we’ll only see women who want to engage with us.” From a safety perspective, she said the courtroom presence

could mean reaching women earlier in the process – statistics show women are most in danger right after separation. Kusz anticipates increased participation in Haven Society’s other programs, including counselling and the transition house, due to the initiative. Theo Boere, Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre executive director, said he hopes to provide a counsellor at the domestic violence court as often as possible, but the centre’s resources are limited, so the support wouldn’t be available every two weeks. The centre’s clients are both victims and perpetrators and services include counselling, legal support and anger management programs. Boere said domestic cases are often complicated matters that deal with built-up anger on all sides and the hope is this specialized court will be able to deal with these matters in a non-genderbiased way. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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McRae said Wednesday there will be no change to the program this school year, with students only excused due to family emergency, illness or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. But he said he is open to discussing the program with the BCTF, school administrators and parents for years ahead. “Any time we have a form of assessment, I think it’s really important that after you give it, if you’re going to give it again, you continually look at it to see if it can be done better or more efficiently, and meet the needs of the students, the parents and the educational system,” McRae said. NDP education critic Robin Austin said work is underway with education experts to refine the party’s position on skills testing. If the NDP forms a government in May’s election, the plan is to replace provincewide tests with a random sample of students, and develop a new

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Saturday, January 12, 2013

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Game on for local business Now that the millionaires and the billionaires have resolved how they will split up their pie, the NHL once again expects sports fans to forget the past seven hockey-less months and come crawling back. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in August he was confident the NHL would recover from the lockout because “we have the world’s greatest fans.” Apparently, having the world’s greatest fans means having the ability to walk all over them. Sports fans in Nanaimo have long supported NHL hockey with an intensity normally reserved for religious fundamentalism. Many other professional sports organizations, such as the Vancouver Whitecaps, which provides development programs in Nanaimo, and the B.C. Lions, offer as good or better bang for your sports entertainment buck. And every time the NHL can’t get its act together, an increasing number of local sports fans discover there is more out there than just the Vancouver Canucks. Whether or not the NHL can recover this time remains to be seen. But as NHL hockey returns to the arenas and television screens, spare a thought for those who have been hurt most by the lockout, including local restaurants, pubs, sports bars, memorabilia shops and cab drivers. The people who own and work at these local businesses are your neighbours, family and friends. Because the NHL and NHLPA couldn’t play nice, ordinary folks suffered the economic fallout. So if you do choose to return to following NHL hockey, why not go and watch the games at your local pub or sports bar and take a cab home. These businesses live off the crumbs of the NHL’s pie, and if anyone is deserving of your entertainment dollar, surely it’s these hard working local business owners. 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

Internet stats offer reader insight I’ve been in the news gathering Nanaimo fish and game club business professionally for more where a double-barrel shotgun than a decade, so I tend to think I blew up. know what stories interest readOnly minor injuries were ers. reported in an incident which If you’ve heard the popular could have been much worse. teaching technique about the Was that the lure to click on the word “assume,” you can problink? The possibility that someably guess where this column is one was seriously hurt? headed. I don’t mean that in a chastising In mid-December of every year, way – whenever there’s a report newsrooms spend a significant of an accident on the roadways in amount of time reflectInterior B.C. I always ing on the year that click. EDITOR’S passed. Even though we NOTEBOOK We pore through back make jokes about being issues compiling a asked if we know Joe Melissa Fryer year in review, choose from Canada, it’s a Managing Editor photos with the most very small world and impact and decide what there is a good chance, were the most imporalbeit slight, that I tant stories that we could know someone wrote over the last 365 hurt in an accident in days. the province. This year we decided Also making the it was the action from top 10 list: Nanaimo residents around issues Mounties hunting for a like Colliery Dam, Pioneer Forest throat slasher, which later turned and Linley Valley. out to be a hoax; Nanaimo man I still think those stories pleads guilty to sex offences on affected the community most in children; and the Nanoose Bay 2012. But taking a look through fire that claimed the lives of two our most-read stories on our children. website paints a slightly different It’s also a reminder of the truly picture. awful stories we have to cover Using our site’s Google analytsometimes, as they tend to get ics, I was able to pull the top 10 blocked from memory. stories based on the number of It wasn’t all bad news – our page views. story on Mo-vember, the monthThe top story: Gun barrel long fundraiser and awareness explodes on firing range. campaign for prostate cancer This story was published screening and treatment, came in in early January of last year, at No. 4. recounting an accident at the The urban farming issue in

Lantzville is always a hot topic on our website, with dozens of comments on every story. The story that made our top 10 this year was on compost materials considered illegal dumping. Smart meters also made the list. That issue is almost as popular as urban farming. The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club and its push to create legal trails in Nanaimo’s forests saw two stories in our top 10, indicative of the popularity of the sport (or the club’s ability to spread the word on the issue). And rounding out the top online stories is the possible cuts to programs at Vancouver Island University, which is no surprise as the up and coming generation is much more online-based than any before it. Nowhere to be found was our pick for story of the year, nor was our runner-up story about teachers’ job action, which cancelled extra-curricular activities for several weeks. While I can see trends and explanations for certain articles, I can’t predict with absolute certainty which stories will resonate with readers and which will be simply scanned and scrolled by. The information is simply clicks, not names. It could be that print readers and web readers simply have different priorities, or read and respond to news in distinct ways. Or people like carnage way more than they care to let on. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Land purchase bad move for taxpayers Climate coalition

To the Editor, Re: City purchases waterffront rail yard, Dec. 14. The City of Nanaimo’s recent purchase of the Wellcox property and its apparent plan for the property have me very deeply concerned. Firstly, the property itself is a liability that no commercial buyer was prepared to take on, so why our city manager and council would think Nanaimo taxpayers would want any part of it is beyond me. Secondly, I’ve been hearing murmurs that the City of Nanaimo has plans to build some sort of multi-purpose

theatre, sport and shopping complex on the property for the purpose of attracting tourists and cruiseship operators to the city. In my worst nightmares I can’t imagine a more ill-conceived or ill-timed project as the City of Nanaimo building yet another multi-purpose complex to attract tourism to the city. I mean, we have both a theatre and a multi-purpose conference and convention centre downtown, neither of which is able to support itself. We have a new sports facility and a recently renovated one, and I don’t believe

either is maxed out in terms of use. The world economy, particularly the U.S. economy, are in dire straits, and despite the pablum being bandied about concerning a recovery, the underlying issues of debt have not been addressed. So I think it’s fair to say the economic woes are not over, and tourism is always the first industry to be hurt in such situations. Yet our city seems prepared to take a ‘build it and they will come’ approach, despite it not having worked the past few times. Council continues to rack

up more bills, increase taxes, and spend as though some miracle windfall were just around the corner. I’m sorry but I simply don’t believe tourism will solve our problems. I would much rather the city take a real view of the situation. Decrease taxes, attract companies and industries to Nanaimo, and put money back into the pockets of residents. Stop fantasizing and spending our money on tourists, and start thinking of the city’s actual residents. Brendan Millbank Nanaimo

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Idle No More opportunity for change To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set for Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8. Aboriginal leaders and government bureaucrats have squandered too much time, money and energy playing the blame game. Idle No More has captured the imagination of Canadians. The aboriginal people, including the Métis and non-status Indians, need the support of ordinary hardworking, law-abiding tax-paying Canadians if the politicians are going to become sufficiently motivated to get off their butts and modernize that out-dated, inefficient, incompetent colonialbased babysitting service known as the Department of Indian Affairs. Before Idle No More spokespeople ride off in all directions, the so-called grassroots movement needs a national organization

to articulate an action plan of short-term and long-term goals. Hopefully, the enthusiasm generated by Idle No More will also focus on the day-to-day governance of reservations and thereby encourage self-reliance, accountability and pride. Hopefully, Harper’s government will view the enthusiasm generated by Idle No More as an opportunity for change and not as a political threat that must be destabilized, disassembled and destroyed. Lloyd Atkins Nanaimo

Audit results are ‘appalling’ To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set for Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8. If the Idle No More movement could be more specific than “the catalyst for strengthened relations” or “moving for-

ward in a good way,” it might be worth some attention. Obnoxiously blocking highways and rail lines won’t garner much respect. Even worse, to be inspired, even in part by Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat reserve, is shocking given what I’ve read about that person since she created a reserve housing crisis in 2011. The results of an audit of Attawapiskat by accountants Deloitte and Touche are an appalling history of bookkeeping that was incomplete, insufficient and inaccurate. The band received $104 million in funding from 2005 to 2011 but had an operating deficit above eight per cent of its total annual operating revenue. More than $8.3 million was earmarked for housing maintenance with little or nothing to show for it. Even

more damning is that expenditures were made without available funds which means that Spence was blowing money the band didn’t have because she knew the government would bail her out, which it did. Then there’s what Spence and her hangers on call a “hunger strike” which realistically is more like a detox diet. Now the latest antic in this travesty. A letter from Spence to the Queen no less, wanting her to order the Governor General to a meeting with native chiefs. There is just no end to the gall. Jim Corder Nanaimo

Idle No More needs balance To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set for Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8. The coverage by

the Nanaimo Bulletin regarding these issues has been more than interesting. It is heartening to see that the reporting in your news is fair, informative, and balanced. I am writing because coverage elsewhere has been inappropriately provocative, offensive, and contributes to the divisiveness between aboriginal and white communities. Given the complexity of the current issues related to the local Douglas Treaty, the Idle No More movement, and Chief Theresa Spence’s hunger strike, it is more important now than ever to have media that makes an honest effort to participate in truth telling. Thank you for your efforts. Harry and Cheryl Ward Nanaimo

claims are simply not legitimate To the Editor, Re: Government must get its act together on climate change, Jan 8. I suppose in the interest of balanced coverage this article from the PR outfit now calling itself the International Climate Science Coalition was printed. Few would take the ICSC seriously. The scientists associated with this organization include those who have denied the dangers of smoking, DDT, ozone-depleting CFCs and now fossil fuels. The ICSC claims that carbon in the atmosphere does not trap heat. Even a child knows that a car left in the summer’s sun gets warmer inside than it is outside. This is called the greenhouse effect. While the ICSC falsely claims to get all of its funding from private individuals, it did receive a large donation from the Heartland Institute, whose funding is derived mostly from large corporations whose business interests include methane gas and coal extraction. In the interest of balanced journalism I would encourage the News Bulletin to print an article claiming that the Earth is flat, since there are those who still deny that we live on an orb. In the meantime, I hope that the members of the ICSC do not leave their pets or children in cars exposed to the summer heat. The resulting fines may not be good for their economic well-being. Ian Gartshore Nanaimo

Issues need change To the Editor, Re: New year can bring changes, Jan. 8. Good lord, who would have thought it would be a newspaper like the News Bulletin that would have the courage to allow some daylight and objective balance on a subject that has been shrouded in a fog of fear-mongering, mass hysteria and and misinformation for years. Is this what the editorial means about new year bringing changes? If so, dare we hope that the same approach might be applied to the two other subjects that have been shrouded in the same fog, such as abortion, particularly ‘sex-selective’ and late term abortion, and our famous health service that has also been hobbling along on a set of its own crutches for years. Charles Reid Nanaimo

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he Luchtmeyer family keeps active despite having a busy schedule. Natalie Luchtmeyer and her husband Chris both work and Natalie attends grad school, but the parents still manage to enjoy recreation time with their two children Jackson, 5, and Violet, 3. What makes it easier to fit activities into their busy lives is the flexibility and times of the recreational courses and camps offered by Nanaimo’s parks, recreation and culture department. “It’s nice because parks and rec offers activities after school and before supper time so we can actually get there and get them done rather than having them all stacked through the day,” she said. “You just can’t do activities all on a Saturday. It’s not possible.” She said it helps the family maintain balance. “It’s also really important for parents not to put their kids in too many things, and that they still have fun,” Natalie said. Balance between recreational classes and other life activities is important, she said. When kids do too many activities it can put too much stress on the family and the kids. The mother is also impressed with the program instructors and said they are “absolutely fantastic,” especially in the Teddy Bears program and baby ballet. “To be able to drop off your kid at

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three-years-old and know that she is going to have all of her needs met by caring people is probably the best part of the Teddy Bears program. They (instructors) are very caring individuals,” said Natalie. In baby ballet, Violet gets to be a prima ballerina, said Natalie. In the class, the girls dress up in tiaras and tutus. “It is honestly the cutest thing I have seen in my life,” said Natalie. “It’s adorable they are all dressed up in their ballet costumes.” Violet said she loves going up on her tip toes during the class. Ja ck s o n’s s o c c e r camp practice times allow his father, Chris, to join him. The camp encourages parents to join in and learn the skill alongside their kids. Natalie said it makes the kids feel more at ease, especially the younger ones. When the weather is good the Luchtmeyers head outdoors. “One of our favourite places to go in the summer is Westwood Lake because it has lifeguards,” said Natalie. The family also loves to go to Bowen Park and play the Frisbee golf circuit, go along the river and learn about the wildlife, or go to Beban Park and play basketball and soccer. For more information about parks and recreation programs please go to www. nanaimo.ca or call 250-756-5200.

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Nanaimo families living with the impact of dementia are also coping with stigma. Nearly three-quarters of people with dementia, and 64 per cent of family caregivers, believe there are negative associations for those diagnosed with dementia, according to a new study by Alzheimer’s Disease International. Another alarming statistic revealed in the ADI report is 40 per cent of people with demen-

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mation group serves as a forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the disease. It helps create support and

friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia. For more information, please call Hope at 250-734-4170 or e-mail jhope@alzheimerbc.org.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. leads a provincial effort to help transform dementia care in B.C. and gives the public tools to influence government and the health-care system to ensure that the delivery of services and community programs meet the needs of people affected by the disease and their families. The society was established in 1981 to help people concerned with or facing one of the various forms of dementia. The society is the principal funder for Alzeimer’s disease research and training, provides care and support for people with the disease, their caregivers and families. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, please visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website at www.alzheimerbc. org or call the toll-free dementia helpline 1-800-936-6033.

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From starting school recycling programs to engaging in groundbreaking scientific research, high school students are demonstrating their leadership across Canada by responding to environmental issues at local, national and global levels. Earth Day Canada, with financial support from the Toyota Canada Foundation, is acknowledging the valuable work of these students and is rewarding their efforts. The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program rewards 20 graduating high school students and students entering their first year of

Sadly, the holidays are over. Now it’s time to start thinking and planning for 2013. With a fresh year ahead of us all, it’s a great time to be setting goals and challenging ourselves. It is never too late to try something new or give something a second chance. Something to keep in mind as motivation is that variety is best when it comes to fitness routines – you need to keep your body guessing in order to burn those extra holiday pounds. Like everyone else out there, I find it hard to get back out and try again, or try

post-secondary education with $5,000 scholarships for their environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities and academics. One exceptional student, chosen from the regional winners, will also be presented with the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Award and a Panasonic notebook computer at a national award ceremony. To date, $800,000 has been awarded to 160 outstanding young Canadians. For more information on the program, please visit www. earthday.ca/scholarship. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15.

something new. My comfort zone is the gym; hitting the weights and running on the treadmill. But this year I am going to give zumba a whirl. Truth-be-told, the thought of a zumba class terrifies me. When I’ve tried it in the past, I looked remarkably like Elaine from Seinfeld. But I know that the sense of accomplishment at the end of the lesson set will far outweigh any uneasiness I feel now. Other items on my list of things to learn or try include: Spanish, yoga, and paddle boarding. Lucky for me (and you) Nanaimo parks,

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In fact, most of the programs the department offers are designed for folks wanting to try something new and learn the basics of an activity or hobby. Programs such as adult fencing, yoga, ballroom dancing, learn to swim and discover pottery are all good examples. Check out the current activity guide online at www.

nanaimo.ca for more program ideas. And keep your eye out for me in the zumba basics clinic and zumba gold. See you in class, and sorry in advance if I step on your toes. ◆ Amanda Daly is a marketing and communication specialist with Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture.

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As you settle back into routine, be sure to include some family time into your fall and winter schedules. Check out these great programs and sessions with Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture!

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Fine Balance Celebrates 10th Anniversary Fine Balance Pilates opened in January 2003 at a studio located at 2409 East Wellington Rd. They are the only fully equipped Pilates studio in Nanaimo. Owner, Margaret Merrett, has been working in the fitness industry for over 25 years, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to ensure your success in reaching your goals. She is a fully certified Pilates Teacher and a BCRPA Personal Trainer. All of their Pilates equipment is from Balanced Body Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of Pilates equipment. They are equipped with Allegro Reformers, Combo Chairs, Towers, Jump Boards, Pilates Rings, Rotator discs, Exercise Balls, BOSU balls, foam rollers, exercise mats, Core Pole, free weights, and many more exercise props! Benefits of Pilates-based fitness programs include: Improved posture & alignment; Stronger, longer, more flexible muscles;

Increased spinal and abdominal strength (core strength); Firmer and sleeker contours, flatter stomach; Regained or improved flexibility; Moving with more grace and ease as joint range of motion is improved; Reduction in aches and pains caused by injuries, poor posture, muscle imbalances, stress, and tension; Increased bone density; Participants feel taller and rejuvenated after a session. Fine Balance Physiotherapy was a new addition in 2009. Ceri Jakobsen graduated from UBC in 2005 with a BScPT and spent her first 4 years practising with Charlie Butt at Nanaimo Physiotherapy Clinic. Upon recognizing the benefits of Pilates and pursuing her Pilates training, she opened Fine Balance Pilates & Physiotherapy. This newly renovated space provides a private, comfortable rehabilitation setting. The treatment room is used for assessments, manual therapy treatment, and

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modalities. The gym space holds a treadmill, exercise ball, BOSU ball, wobble board, free weights, Theraband and tubing resistance, foam roller, soft tissue release balls, Pilates Studio Reformer, and Pilates Tower. This allows them excellent space for one-on-one treatment, and one-on-one exercise prescription and guidance. Physiotherapist can treat a wide number of issues including: Back & neck pain, postural issues and sports related injuries. Our Physiotherapists focus on the whole body when assessing one’s injury and formulating a treatment plan. Treatment can include: Hands-on manual therapy (soft tissue & joint mobilization); Individualized rehabilitation exercise programs; Pilates-based core stabilization exercise programs; Ultrasound; Electrical muscle stimulation; Interferential current; Postural re-education; Education re:

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return to activity, ergonomics, ice/heat, body mechanics. Pilates training offers a safe, controlled, yet challenging exercise. With emphasis on proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, you will learn how to effectively activate your core. With concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you develop a distinct awareness of your body; you learn to control movement. From Personal Training in the gym setting or at home, to one-on-one Pilates, we can accommodate your needs and help you reach your goals! Call and book an appointment with one of our Pilates Trainers to introduce you to the Pilates methods at (250) 754-8190. WE ARE HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE ON JANUARY 27 FROM 12 PM TO 4PM SO COME AND CHECK OUT OUR FACILITIES AND TRY OUT OUR BRAND NEW REFORMERS!

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Flying Forks Nanaimo’s Newest Cooking Classes

NOW SCHEDULED: Square One: Cooking Basics (Jan. 28) Master the basics and expand your at-home menu! Learn the right way to sauté, blanch, braise, poach, sear and pan fry.

Sauce Workshop (Feb. 5) Escape from the evil grip of pre-packaged sauces! Learn how to make your own, including crème anglaise, béchamel and hollandaise.

Knife Skills 101 (Feb. 11) Want to chop like those TV chefs? Get hands-on chopping with our chef, plus tricks and tips you’ll want to know.

Limited Spaces Available To Register or For Details visit www.ﬂying-forks.net or call (250) 619-1263

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9 am to 12 noon and 6:30 pm For further information, please contact Elisabeth Reay, Admissions and Marketing Director or visit our school’s website.

NANAIMO’S FIRST AND ONLY INDEPENDENT, CO-EDUCATIONAL, UNIVERSITY-PREP SCHOOL. JR. KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12

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Although children may revel in the idea of days off from school due to snow, parents may not be as enthusiastic. Entertaining children when they typically should be in class can take creativity, especially when the weather is inhospitable. Here are many fun things parents can consider. And don’t tell the children, but some are educational, too. * Put out bird seed or a suet block and feed the neighborhood birds. * Gather winter nature items, like pine cones and icicles. Look for frozen “fossils.” * Brew a thermos full of hot chocolate and go sit out with the neighbors who are probably going a bit stir crazy as

well. * Check in on elderly friends and neighbors and offer to shovel their driveways and walkways, if necessary. * Use spray bottles or squirt bottles filled with water and food coloring to draw masterpieces in the snow. * Explore and look for winter plants and other foliage that survive the chill. * Grab skates and head to an ice rink. * If it’s too chilly for a picnic in the snow, place a blanket on the family room floor and enjoy an indoor picnic. * Rent a movie and cuddle on the couch

under blankets. * Have a marathon video game battle. * Put on some tunes and dance around the house. * Play a classic game, such as Twister(R) or Monopoly(R). * Take out modeling clay or dough and create different play figures or ornaments. * Whip up a hearty meal together, giving kids free reign over the ingredients. * Bake a batch of brownies or cookies. Snow days don’t have to be restless mornings and afternoons spent locked indoors. There are many different and fun ways to pass the hours.

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FLOW THROUGH tail gate for Chev truck, $99. (250)3904493

Krista Convey, ESA Client Manager Telephone: 250-740-6163 Email: krista.convey@viu.ca

LRG RUBBERMAID tote for a Christmas tree? 40â&#x20AC;?wx16â&#x20AC;?d. $15. (250)753-5184. MICHAELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STUDIO decor wall frame, black, 24â&#x20AC;?x36â&#x20AC;?, new, $15. (250)758-9447. TRUMPET, BRASS, plays well, $95. Call (250)753-4289.

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Hartmann & Brown Handcrafted Custom Sofa $399. Original cost $2,500. Hardly used, 2 ďŹ&#x201A;oor cushions. Hand tied coil spring seat,â&#x20AC;?no sagâ&#x20AC;? spring back, hardwood frame, Italian tapestry upholstery,protective coating. 250-758- 3354 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.

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4-WHEEL SCOOTER Fortress 2000 series, complete with canopy & basket. Blue, very good condition $1500. obo. (250)740-2763. 53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CONTAINER for a Semi trailer, $4800. 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coleman Travel Trailer, never used, $15,000. Propane furnace, $800. Brand new Lawn mower, $1000. Call (250)735-3258.

GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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.

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

BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ďŹ rm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978 COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, SacriďŹ ce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00. Call 250-248-2747 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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DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Condo: 2bdrm, 2bath, underground parking, 55+ bldg. (250)248-4818

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

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/

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

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.

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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BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home in Boat Harbour area. A private natural, peaceful setting on 2.2 acres, bordering a creek and pond. Open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan, vaulted ceilings. 2baths, 3bdrms, den, spacious decks, partial bsmnt, shop, RV prkng. $529,000. (250)722-2394

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 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.

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33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42â&#x20AC;? TV & golf cart. Dual pane windows. Large tiled patio w/golf course views. $134,900. 760-343-4183

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

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground ﬂr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Small pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.

2 BEDROOM, 1 bath , clean house for rent. 213 Finlayson. Very cute. Water views. Has washer/dr yer/dishwasher/fridge and stove. $750 per month. Available for Feb 1. Call Kirk at 403-703-9478 or Richard at 250-668-3714. Able to show this weekend. 3372 STEPHENSON Point Rd- 3 bdrm, 3 bath, $2200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LARGE, RENO’D top ﬂoor executive, ocean view, close to beach. 1bdrm +den, family, living & dining area. W/D. N/P, N/S. $1,650 incl. 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

NANAIMO- (close to ferry) on ocean, 2 bdrm separate entry, W/D, satellite+ internet, $900. NS/NP. Call (250)754-3446.

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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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm Jan 1st or 15th, ocean view top ﬂoor $625, 1 bdrm Feb 15, $625 incl. heat & hot water, 1 sm pet welcome. 55 +. Call Karen 250-709-2765, 250-246-1033.

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. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Renovated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo. Call 250-740-1002

NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. 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 PARKSVILLE, 2007, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Patio Home. 1426 sq.ft., Large yard & patio. #6 - 161 Shelly Rd. (Estuary Place). Call 250-951-0839

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

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

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1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. 1BDRM, CLEAN, quiet, centrally located. Close to all amenities. One not to miss. N/P. (250)753-9321 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 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. 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 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650 to $700. 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

CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm with large den, in suite laundry, Wi-Fi, N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341

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

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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 1436 ROSE Ann Dr- 3 bdrms +den, 3 bath $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1624 BLACKSTONE- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1375. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

Call 250-245-2277

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.

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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 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 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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. UPLANDS AREA: Spacious 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $675+ 1/3 hydro. Call 250-585-7613.

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. WESTWOOD LAKENew 2bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro, internet wired. NS/NP. $840. (250)591-8414

SUITES, UPPER 205-1900 Bowen- 2 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BACHELOR AVAILABLE immed, with Hydro and wireless internet included. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $500.00 per month. 250954-9547 N. NANAIMO- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, upgraded, quiet neighbourhood. NS/NP. $980 + utils. Feb. 1. (250)751-1053

TOWNHOUSES #10-1406 JinglePot Road. 1 bdrm, $875. 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 #2-3231 Lauren Mary Place- 2 bdrm, $975. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,100. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264 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.

#46-1406 JINGLEPOT Rd- 1 bdrm $900. 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. 855 HOWARD- 2 bdrm, $795. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com FULLER STREET area. Reno’d duplex-style 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths. New kitchen, 6 appl’s, NS/NP. Ref’s. $1050.+ utils. Jan.15 or Feb.1 250-390-4879

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2003 MONTE Carlo SS, P/B, P/S, Sun roof, Low Mileage: 77,000 kms. New tires, $7500.00 Call 250-757-8907

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

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sports Inbrief

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Trade deadline means changes The B.C. Hockey League’s trade deadline came and went Thursday and will mean new-look rosters around the league. Nanaimo added D-man Brock Maschmeyer from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and forward Aaron Hadley from the Vernon Vipers. Clips forward Kevin Miller was traded in exchange for Maschmeyer. Forward Corey Renwick also joins the Clippers. The 17-year-old had eight goals and 10 assists in 32 games this season with the junior B Nanaimo Buccaneers. In his last game with the Bucs last Saturday at Frank Crane Arena, he scored both the tying and game-winning goals in a 4-3 victory. The Clips also signed Victoria Cougars forward Garrett Brandsma. Nanaimo visits the Cowichan Valley Capitals Friday at 7 p.m. Look for results of the games and more details of the Clippers’ transactions later this weekend at www. nanaimobulletin.com/ sports/clippers, or in Tuesday’s print issue.

Fastball league seeks players Spring training is just around the corner. The Nanaimo Senior Men’s Fastball League is curing its winter blahs by starting to think about the 2013 softball season. The five-team league is looking to flesh out its rosters and will even consider expansion, depending on registration numbers. Anyone with fastpitch softball experience or even a baseball background is encouraged to sign up. Locally, games are played at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park and the Wheatsheaf Field Complex. To learn more, e-mail toddbelton_5@hotmail. com or call 250-6169201.

Bucs defeat Isles

Welly wins first games at Superball The Wellington Wildcats had strong starts at their own tournament as they try to repeat as Superball champions. The school’s senior AA boys and senior AA girls were both winners on the basketball court Thursday, with the boys defeating the Gulf Islands Scorpions 61-51 and the girls winning their game 78-23, also against Gulf Islands. Wellington’s boys led comfor tably for most of the game. The Scorpions got hot to start the fourth quarter and cut an 18-point deficit to a six-point margin, but the Wildcats kept calm and sunk enough free throws to hold off the visitors. Tyler Radelja was his team’s top scorer with 16 points and Aaron Copley added 14. The girls’ game that followed wasn’t ever close. The ’Cats didn’t allow the Scorpions a field goal until the dying seconds of the first quarter and led 31-3 after one.

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Gulf Islands Scorpions player Harry Lee, left, tries to stop Wellington Wildcats player Tyler Radelja during action Thursday at Wellington Secondary School’s Superball tournament.

Montana Mjaaland finished as Wellington’s top scorer with 15 points and Olivia Mjaaland ended up with 12.

GAME ON … The Wellington girls played the Nanaimo District Islanders and the Welly boys took on the Dover

Bay Dolphins on Friday after press time. The Superball tournament finals are today (Jan. 12) at the Wellington

Secondary School gym, with the girls’ final at 2:45 p.m. followed by the boys’ final at 4:30 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The distractions of deadline day didn’t keep the Nanaimo Buccaneers from winning once again. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team defeated the Kerry Park Islanders 2-1 on Thursday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “That’s a Jan. 10 trade deadline day game,” said Brad Knight, Buccaneers coach. “Their minds are wondering what’s going on, what’s happening, who’s changing their rosters. So it’s a real tough one for the kids.” Shots were 50-22 in favour of Nanaimo, butBucs goalie Cameron Large had to make a tough glove save with two and a half minutes left to preserve the lead. Will McNamara and Blanaru provided goal support. The game marked the debuts of newcomers Noah Russi and Riel Gibson who were traded from the Oceanside Generals earlier in the day for future considerations. ICE CHIPS … To read an expanded version of this article, visit www. nanaimobulletin.com … Today (Jan. 12) the Bucs face the Generals (14-19-2) at 7:30 p.m. at Parksville’s Oceanside Place.

Mariners will try to limit high-flying Falcons

VIU MEN, WOMEN host Langara today in PacWest action.

Today’s game is one of the most intriguing of the season for the Vancouver Island University Mariners. The Mariners men’s basketball team hosts the Langara Falcons this afternoon (Jan. 12) at the VIU gym. It’s a matchup between the top two teams in the Pacific Western Athletic Association, as the Falcons (9-0) are undefeated this year and the Mariners (7-2) have suffered only a couple of single-digit losses.

The teams met once already, a six-point Falcons victory in November. Matt Kuzminski, coach of the VIU men, said he was predicting a tough game against the No. 1-ranked program in the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association. A solid win last weekend over the Camosun Chargers, though, was encouraging to the coach. “We’ve set the tone here and hopefully we can keep it up,” he said. The Mariners won’t have all hands on deck as they are without injured starting point guard Jon Bethell. The M’s coped last weekend, with their

usual shooting guard Brandon Jones taking on additional responsibilities. “He did a nice job taking care of the ball and he had to handle it a lot,” Kuzminski said. Jones said he was fairly comfortable in the role. “It’s different, but I guess I just need to step up because the team needs it,” he said. “It’s a learning process.” GAME ON … VIU’s women’s basketball team (5-4) will take the court first today, facing the Falcons (3-6) in a 1 p.m. tipoff at the VIU gym. The men’s game will follow at 3 p.m. … VIU’s hoops teams hosted the Douglas Royals on Friday night after press time.

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VIU Mariners guard Brandon Jones, right, looks for a path to the basket last weekend at the VIU gym.

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Runners make resolutions as new season underway So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off and running into ily. That small fee grants access to another new year, with the memthe clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many social functions bers of Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bastion Runas well as information and supning Club certainly setting a good port for taking part in running example. events throughout the year. The The holiday season tends to club newsletter also gives inforbring with it an excess of food, mation on other fitness opportubeverages and relaxing inactivnities such as clinics for runners ity. Which is fine to a point, but and other activities such as swimitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad news for those wanting to ming, cycling, yoga and pilates. lose weight or begin a more active Bastion runners are invited lifestyle. Adding to the problem to take part in weekly Saturday is the cold weather at this time of morning social runs at Westwood year, which makes staying comLake, encompassing a variety fortably inside with a snack and of distances and running paces. hot drink all the more appealing. Another training opportunity for To combat that, some take out club members is the Wednesday memberships in fitness gyms. evening track workouts which Others take advantage of the got underway this past week. many fitness programs and Runners meet at Rotary Bowl equipment offered stadium for various through the City of workout routines that THORPE Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks, recusually last 40-50 minREPORT reation and culture utes. There is no fee Ian Thorpe department. And othand any club member Columnist ers choose to lace on is welcome to drop by running shoes and get and take part any week into an aerobic exerthey wish. cise program. Which is Competitive runners where the Bastion club have opportunities to comes in. train and race with the The Bastion Running help of expert coachClub was formed by ing from experienced a small group of avid club members. The runners back in 1981. In the years Bastion Club is well-represented since then it has grown in size, each year in the Frontrunnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s but has remained true to its misIsland Race Series, a set of sion to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;a running club that races held during the months of supports a social atmosphere and January through April at various provides both competitive and Island locations. The first race recreational running activities in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Series will within the community.â&#x20AC;? be the Pioneer 8K to be held in President of the Bastion club Saanich on Sunday (Jan. 13). The for the coming year is Mike Bastion club hosts the third race Thibodeau, who takes over from in the Series, with club volunPatrick Ross. Byron Trajan is teers already busy with plans to the vice-president, with Cheryl hold the Cedar 12K race Feb. 10. Davies the treasurer and Rose More information on the BasHoule the club secretary. Other tion Running Club, as well as directors include Stacy Wallingmembership application forms, ton in charge of membership, is available on the club website at Carene Booth as social chair and www.bastionrunning.ca. Ross Palfery who looks after comWhatever your sport, a munications. reminder in closing to play your New members are always welhardest, play fair, and show good come to join the club, be they sportsmanship. â&#x2014;&#x2020; competitive or recreational runIan Thorpe writes about sports ners. Cost for membership is $10 Saturdays. for an individual or $15 for a fam-

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