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Archeologists ask for park inventory

OLD CEMETERY located near Colliery Dam Park. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

A new angle has been unearthed that could muddy the waters for future work on two dams slated for removal at Colliery Dam Park. The Archeological Society of British Columbia–Nanaimo approached council Monday concerned that the proposed removal of the lower and middle dams at the park could disturb a cemetery protected under the Heritage Conservation Act. Brent Whitford, board member of ASBC-Nanaimo, said in 2010 the archeological branch learned of an historic cemetery called the Pest House Cemetery. Dating back to 1908, the facility was used as a quarantine to house men working on the E&N rail line who had contracted smallpox. Some men who did not survive the disease were buried in a small cemetery near the corner of Wakesiah Avenue and Nanaimo Lakes Road, now known as archeological site DhRx-126. The Nanaimo archeological society branch is asking that an archeological inventory be completed within the legal boundaries of Colliery Dam Park, followed by an archeological impact assessment in advance of any proposed changes to the park, including the removal or replacement of the dams, as well as archival research into the Pest House Cemetery. The society is also asking to be included as a stakeholder in decisions regarding the park and that the city pay for the archeological assessment and inventory. “It’s kind of a catch-22 with archeological remains,” said Whitford. “If you don’t know

they’re there then you don’t know you need to protect them. So what we’re asking for is an inventory be done of the entire park within the boundaries for any future work that might come up in the park.” On the same day, city council met with representatives from the provincial Dam Safety Branch and Save the Colliery Dams neighbourhood group, residents concerned with the fate of the dams. Last week, the city was advised by the province that both the lower and middle Colliery dams were assigned Level 1 risk, the highest risk level possible. According to the province, out of B.C.’s 1,649 regulated dams, 38 are rated as having an extreme consequence in the event of failure. A letter from the Dam Safety Branch to the city says of all the dams in the province, only the lower and middle dams at Colliery Dam Park employ the Level 1 risk level. “Our office is presently satisfied with the City of Nanaimo’s ongoing response and emergency preparedness to this high-level risk,” says the letter. “Please proceed with your planned removal of Middle Chase River Dam and Lower Chase River Dam as soon as possible.” The city is currently working on two parallel approaches to the dams. The first includes continuing with the pre-work required to remove the dams and drain the lakes to eliminate any danger to life in the event of a dam failure, likely from a catastrophic earthquake or extreme rain event. The other action being undertaken by the city is to explore alternatives to removing the dams, an option preferred by many local residents who want to see the park and existing lakes kept intact despite the possible consequences of a breach. ◆ See ‘DAMS’ ‘ /4

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No port in a storm Boaters are no longer able to tie up at ‘D’ Dock in the Nanaimo Boat Basin. The dock has been permanently closed by Nanaimo Port Authority due to safety concerns and a faulty electrical system. Bernie Dumas, Nanaimo Port Authority president and CEO, said the dock is the oldest in the Boat Basin and has been repaired numerous times, but has finally reached the end of its life span. It will remain closed until it is replaced by the new operators, Pacific Northwest Marina Group.

Logo designed to represent renewal BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo school district’s new graphic identity is complete. The new logo features a salmon, made from different-coloured shapes, leaping over the words Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools – trustees decided last fall that the name School District 68 on the old logos did not represent the district well. Some versions of the logo also feature the words “learning together”. “One of the big things it represents is diversity because many different shapes make up the fish,” said Donna Reimer, district spokeswoman. “We wanted to reflect what our district is and what we’re working towards. We are a diverse community that

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comes together to create the best learning opportunities we can for students.” Local schools have lots of connections to salmon and the use of this fish also symbolizes renewal and the nurturing cycle of life, she added. In September, the district announced that it was working with Vancouver-based Ion Brand-

ing and Design on replacing the district logo, which was developed in 1980 and was only designed to represent Nanaimo because Ladysmith was not yet a part of the district’s name. The contract with Ion was worth about $24,000. The company consulted with several focus groups, including principals, trustees, senior management, parents and students and the company came back with several possible designs based on this input, from which the stakeholder groups selected their favourite design, said Reimer. “Over the long term, we believe it’s a strong symbol that will be recognized,” she said. “We wanted to have a fresh, bold look that is representative of our innovation. Everyone I’ve talked to likes it.” ◆ See ‘PARENT’ /4

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Campaign for local war veteran presses on

STUDENT’S EFFORTS earn $5,000 grant from community fund. BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A Nanaimo student’s bid to help a local war veteran injured in Afghanistan didn’t win the money needed through a nationwide competition, but she hasn’t given up. Rebecca Lumley, a Grade 12 student at Wellington Secondary School, wants to buy state-of-theart technology to help Capt. Trevor Greene work toward his goal of walking again. Greene was wounded while serving in Afghanistan. On March 4, 2006, he was talking with a group of elders in a village, his helmet and weapon aside, when a young man snuck up behind him and drove an axe into his skull. The axe cleaved into the area of his brain that controls basic motor functions. His ongoing recovery has defied the odds and inspired others. The “exoskeleton” from Califor-

nia-based Ekso Bionics – a portable system of braces, motors and an onboard computer designed to allow wheelchair-bound patients to walk – costs $140,000 plus $10,000 per year to maintain. In the fall, with the help of teacher John Mandziuk and her peers, Lumley entered the Aviva Community Fund competition, a contest that helps pay for projects creating positive change in communities. Last month, the project became one of 30 finalists, which meant it automatically received $5,000. While Lumley is disappointed her idea wasn’t among the 11 grand prize winners announced Tuesday – Aviva Canada Inc. was giving away $1 million for community projects up to $150,000 this year – she plans to continue raising money for “as long as it takes for me to walk with Trevor.” “We got $5,000 out of it, so it’s not like we’re coming out of this empty-handed,” she said. “It’s still moving forward. We’re still going to make it happen. This is kind of beyond bake sales, but if that’s what it takes, we’ll do it.” Lumley plans to look into other

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grants and the Royal Canadian Legion is also supporting the campaign. Andrew Farrow, president of Branch 10 legion in Harewood, said the legion’s B.C./Yukon arm is collecting donations through its foundation so that Wellington students

and staff do not have to set up their own charitable foundation. His own branch is looking into hosting at least one fundraiser, he added. “I think it’s our duty as the legion to step in and assist,” said Farrow. Lumley plans to use the $5,000 to send Greene to California to try out the technology. She said Greene’s story has resonated with many and people from all across Canada have commented on the project’s Facebook page. “I definitely learned the value of social media and the impact one good idea can have,” said Lumley. Mandziuk said the Aviva contest really brought Greene’s story to the forefront of people’s minds. “We’re hoping we can turn this into a major win in the end,” he said. “It’s got people on board with the cause and we’re not going to give up.” To donate, please go to www. legionbcyukon.ca/content/exo skeleton-trevor-greene. For more information, please go to www.avivacommunityfund.org or www.facebook.com/Exoskel etonForTrevorGreene. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Councillor’s effort to change budget process falls short THE NEWS BULLETIN

An effort by a Nanaimo city councillor to change the budget process and reduce expenditures failed to gain council’s support Monday, but Bill Bestwick says he will continue to try to rein in city spending and reduce the burden on taxpayers. Bestwick voted against approving the first three readings of the financial plan bylaw, saying he wasn’t comfortable implementing the new budget before council had a chance to discuss higher service level requests, cutbacks and department budgets. Al Kenning, city manager, said the city has routinely passed the provisional budget in January so the corporation can work under the new budget framework instead of the 2013 version of last year’s financial plan. That allows city departments to work with updated budgets as council deliberates what to include and exclude before the financial

plan is adopted in mid May. Kenning noted that some priorities, such as the implementation of the Corporate Strategic Plan, have shifted council priorities over the past year and the new financial plan reflects a more accurate application of money. The proposed 2013 budget is pegged at $175 million, a $15-million increase over the 2012 budget, an amount Bestwick said he is hesitant to bestow on taxpayers. The 2013 property tax portion of the budget is expected to raise $89.7 million for the city, a $3.5-million increase from 2012. Bestwick’s motion was to have city staff report back to council with as much as five per cent, or up to $4.5 million, carved out of the provisional budget. “I would like us to undertake all of the reductions or efficiencies or whatever now before we approve anything on a temporary or preliminary interim basis,” said Bestwick. “What I’m hoping is that staff can come back with a five-per cent

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reduction so that over the next few months, we can deliberate. If we wait, we don’t have that opportunity. If we don’t start looking now to protect our future, to protect the next generation, then we are not being sustainable.” Bestwick’s motion to try to reduce the budget to five per cent below the blended 2.6-per cent tax rate increase was defeated 5-3, with councillors Bill McKay and Jim Kipp voting in favour. Coun. Diane Brennan said it’s up to council to make cuts, not staff. “These cuts have to originate from us,” she said. “It’s our responsibility, not staff ’s.”

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Coun. Ted Greves said he wasn’t comfortable pulling an arbitrary percentage out of thin air. “Reducing it five per cent across the board is unrealistic,” he said. “We don’t have enough money as it is and we have lots of time to discuss the budget, and if five per cent is our goal we can keep it in our heads during the process.” Kenning said the budget recommended by staff reflects the needs of the community. “Staff aren’t recommending anything be carved out,” said Kenning. “We are recommending the budget we’ve presented, we think it reflects council’s priorities and the community’s needs. So we’re not recommending any cuts. However, if council asked us we’d certainly oblige.” The budget, by provincial law, must be passed by May 15. Council uses January through to April for public consultation – an electronic town hall discussion is set for March – and to adjust priorities. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Police in Nanaimo want to talk with the witness of a vehicle break in. The incident happened Dec. 5 in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore in Nanaimo shortly after 2 p.m. when a woman parked her grey 2000 Dodge Caravan and went into the store to do some shopping. At least $2,000 worth of cigarettes were taken, but the theft was witnessed by another man police are referring to as a good Samaritan, who left a note on the woman’s vehicle saying her car was broken into. “There was key evidence put in that note that was used to help identify who the person was,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “We need to speak to that person.” The evidence could lead to an additional charge against Christopher Sharafi, 46, of Langley, who was arrested and charged recently with four counts of mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000, two counts of possession of stolen property, and one count each of disguise with intent, possession of break-in instruments, and fail to comply with conditions of recognizance. Sharafi is suspected of being involved in 28 thefts of cigarettes, valued at more than $100,000, from vehicles in Saanich, Langford, Nanaimo, Bur naby, Abbotsford, Coquitlam and Kamloops. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrime stoppers.com.

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Police search for suspect in home invasion Nanaimo Mounties are searching for a suspect following an incident Sunday they have categorized as a home invasion. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. when a man kicked in the front door of a home in the 100 block of Doric Avenue. “He was confronted by a homeowner – I don’t think he was expecting to find anyone home – and during the struggle a flare gun went off,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. T he suspect ran out of the house and fled in a small darkcoloured car. There were at least two other men in the vehicle. No one was injured in the altercation and nothing was taken from the residence. The home is known to police. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250754-2345.

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Dams slated for removal

◆ From /1 It is estimated that dozens of lives could be lost if the reservoirs were to rush down the Chase River drainage into Harewood. If adequate options to removal aren’t found, the dams are scheduled to be removed this summer when water flow is at its lowest. “At the meeting (Monday morning) between the city, representatives of the Dam Safety Branch and Save the Colliery Dams group ... it was confirmed that if the reservoirs are contained in their present capacity the dams would be required to meet the rigours of the one-in-10,000-year seismic event,” said Coun. Jim Kipp. “This is because of the

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extreme consequence of a failure.” It is estimated that remediation or replacement of the dams to bring them to such a standard could cost between $20-30 million. Removal is estimated to cost $7 million. Jeff Solomon, Save the Colliery Dams representative, said options could include draining just one of the reservoirs, or reducing water levels

behind the dams to mitigate risk. “Those are only a couple things we talked about,” said Solomon. “There are many more options that could be considered if the goal is to mitigate risk. Unfortunately, the dam safety guys are only interested in eliminating risk, and they don’t see the social value those lakes have to the community.” He and other members of the neighbourhood group will be presenting an update to the public at 6:30 p.m. at John Barsby Community School tonight (Jan. 31) in the gym. A previous meeting last fall attracted around 500 concerned citizens.

concerns about the finished product. “My concerns about the budget stand,” she said. “I don’t find the new logo particularly visually appealing. I don’t know that associating an entire community with a salmon is on the mark. To me it just doesn’t feel like a piece of good design.” Stuart said district staff, who are in the middle of a strategic

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Parent still concerned about logo’s cost ◆ From /1 The old logo includes the Bastion, a tree and the numbers 68 and people did not identify with it or know what it represented, said Reimer. Alexandria Stuart, a parent with one special needs child in the district who expressed concerns last fall about the cost of the project given the cuts that have happened in the district in recent years, reiterated her

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being offered is simply an update to the association’s existing graffiti removal program. “We wanted to make sure the program was addressing all vandalism needs,” Hostetter said. “We do see broken windows and we also see facades are damaged here and there, so we wanted to make sure the program encompassed that too and that the funds were available.” Catwalk Fashions has a broken display window in need of replacement at the corner of Terminal Avenue and Commercial Street – a highly visible, high traffic intersection. Hostetter said the store will be the first business to take advantage of the new program. Part of the criteria for receiving the benefits is that business property owners conduct Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design assessments of their properties with the RCMP. For more information, please visit www.dnbia.ca. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

Rotary draw raises money for charity The Rotary Club of Nanaimo North will be holding two by-donation hotdog events to sell tickets for their annual 50/50 draw. The first event takes place at the Chase River Country Grocer on Saturday, (Feb. 2) and the second Feb. 23 at the Bowen Road Country Grocer. Proceeds from the hotdog sale are used to purchasing tickets for various Rotary supported charities, such as Nanaimo Community

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Downtown association contributes to cost of public toilet in plaza

The patented facility, which is not fully enclosed, also meets RCMP safety concerns. The DNBIA said it will chip in $23,000 for the toilet, leaving the city with a net cost of $67,000. “We’ve been working on a solution to public urination for more than a year with the RCMP, the Safer Nanaimo Working Group, BarWatch and the City of Nanaimo,” said Corry Hostetter, general manager of the DNBIA. “We launched a pilot project that saw a temporary toilet put downtown and it was a success in reducing public urination, so our board of directors decided to use $23,000 of restricted capital funds for an asset in the revitalization of downtown.” The DNBIA is a taxpayerfunded organization charged with improving Nanaimo’s downtown area. Staff reports say the design, which originated in Portland, Ore., has been successful in other cities, including Vancouver and Victoria. Council voted 5-3 in favour of proceeding with the project as it sits. “It’s a health issue,” said Coun. Fred Pattje, adding that four years of study has

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Jordan Johns, left, curatorial assistant, and Rebecca Macdonald, administrative assistant, show just how much fun camping can be with the displays in the Nanaimo Museum’s latest exhibit In Tents: How We Camped. The exhibit features a series of re-created ‘campsites’, where visitors explore a world of living under canvas stretching nearly a century.

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Nanaimo city council revisited its decision to build a public washroom downtown, but voted once again to continue on with the project with financial assistance from the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association. Coun. Jim Kipp, who said previously he felt the $100,000 loo was too much money and that a made-in-Nanaimo effort was more desirable, brought the motion up again through personal privilege to direct staff to investigate other less expensive options. Council voted on Jan. 14 to go ahead with including money in the current budget to build a Portland Loo at Diana Krall Plaza to address a public urination problem downtown when bars let out, and to provide tourists and downtown shoppers with a convenient and safe place to relieve themselves 24/7.

revealed that Diana Krall Plaza is the best location. He said that while $100,000 is a lot of money, public washrooms at Maffeo Sutton Park cost $60,000 in the mid-1980s, and that building the city’s own version of the Portland Loo would infringe on patents if not built by the original designer. “The reality is things don’t come cheap,” said Pattje. “And we don’t always go with the most expensive option. What we’ve decided on here is not the most expensive option.” Kipp said if two toilets can be built at the Northfield rest stop for $40,000, then one can be built downtown for less than the proposed cost. “I don’t think we expanded this enough, I don’t think we’ve looked within our own city enough,” said Kipp. “We’re depending on Portland, we’re depending on Victoria ... and I don’t think this one toilet is going to solve the problem. It just doesn’t make sense.” Council will have opportunities to discuss the project during budget deliberations but will likely go ahead with installing the facility later this year. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Artist, scientist honoured by VIU Two-day convocation ceremony sees more than 200 students graduate

Vancouver Island University confered degrees on more than 200 students while recognizing the contributions of an artist and a scientist. Graduates in arts, education, music, science, business and tourism received their degrees at two convocation ceremonies Monday and Tuesday at the Port Theatre. A total of 218 students received degrees. Gordon Appelbe Smith, one of the most prominent and prolific artists working in Canada today, received an honorary doctor of letters degree at Monday’s ceremony. “Throughout his career, Smith has maintained an active presence in the Canadian and international art world,” said Ralph Nilson, VIU president, in a press release. “His achievements, accomplishments and contributions have been many, and his own standard for excellence and innovation are exemplary to everyone that has the privilege to meet or work with him. It is an extreme honour to recognize this Canadian legend, as he is so deserving of this award.” Smith received the Order of Canada for his significant contribution to Canadian culture and the Order of British Columbia, as well as many other awards over his lengthy career. VIU Art Education professor Heather Pastro, who has known Smith for more than 35 years, first met him when she was in art school at the University of British Columbia in 1978. Born in England, Smith moved to Canada in 1933. During the Second World War, he served overseas as an army intelligence officer. He moved to Vancouver and joined his wife after he was wounded, and completed his studies at the Vancouver School of Art. Smith taught at VSA from 1946 to 1956, and in the Fac-

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Piper Wade Calder leads the procession of graduation candidates from Vancouver Island University science, music in jazz studies, interior design, art and education programs to their convocation ceremony at the Port Theatre Monday. A second convocation was held for students graduating from VIU business administration, sustainable leisure management, tourism management and hospitality management programs Tuesday.

ulty of Education at UBC as a professor of fine arts from 1956 until his retirement in 1982. During his career, Smith exhibited from Victoria to New York, capturing first prize in the First Biennial of Canadian Painting show at the National Gallery of Canada for his abstract painting Structure with Red Sun. Pastro said Smith was always relevant and current in his teaching and research. “Students knew, then, that we were in the midst of greatness. It was an

amazing experience to be in classes with Gordon because the students would lap up every ounce of knowledge and inspiration that Gordon would give. We knew that he was an exemplary role model and we wanted to form our teaching style from his mold.” ◆ In high school, Lynne Burns never thought about pursuing a career in science. Today, the VIU graduate is one of Canada’s leading experts in bat ecology and conservation. Burns received the alumni horizon award,

which recognizes the outstanding achievements of alumni within 10 years of receiving a credential from VIU, during Tuesday’s convocation ceremony. Originally from Nanoose Bay, Burns graduated from Ballenas Secondary in Parksville in 1997. Burns completed a bachelor of science degree (major in biology) at VIU in 2004. Participating in VIU’s tropical field school to Belize in 2003 was “a pivotal moment” in her education and future career. During the field study, Burns collected data for a fourth-year project which gave her the unique opportunity to conduct research in the tropics on bats. Burns investigated bat diversity and temporal variation in bat activity in Belize under the supervision of VIU’s biology technician Wendy Simms. Burns’ pursuit of wildlife research, particularly on bats, continued when in 2007 she completed a Master of Science in Applied Science at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. Her thesis research investigated the effects of forest fragmentation on a forestdependent bat species on Prince Edward Island. Burns is currently a doctoral candidate at Dalhousie University. Her research seeks to explore some of the many unknowns surrounding the autumn bat mating and migration period (called swarming). Burns says the early exposure to hands-on research at VIU shaped her academic journey. “Conducting your own project fosters the independence and critical thinking that one needs in pursuing science as a career. It sets up students perfectly for graduate school or to enter the scientific work force,” she said. For more information on the university, please visit www.viu.ca.

MacKay Ross known for tireless support BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Muriel MacKay Ross had a love affair with Nanaimo for more than 90 years. Born in Nanaimo April 17, 1922, MacKay Ross died Friday, leaving behind a legacy of volunteerism and community involvement. From the Canadian Cancer Society and Order of the Eastern Star, to the Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society and St. Paul’s Anglican Church, MacKay Ross worked hard for the community, building strong friendships along the way. “She was the most wonderful friend anyone could have. She couldn’t do enough for you,” said Audrey Thomas, a friend of MacKay Ross since the 1940s. “Anything you needed she had it. And if she didn’t have it, she’d find someone who could help you.” A strong supporter of the city’s arts and heritage, MacKay Ross constantly put Nanaimo and its citizen’s needs above her own. “She did a lot for the coalminers in her younger days, MURIEL MACKAY ROSS b a ke d 4 2 d o z e n cupcakes for one Canada Day celebration and any worthy cause she would spearhead,” said Thomas. Ron Hopper, a longtime friend and fellow member of the Empire Days society, said MacKay Ross was a real stalwart Nanaimo supporter. “She was not the kind of person to say ‘that’s a good idea, someone should do something about it’,” he said. “She would say ‘that’s a good idea, I’ll take it on and the rest of you can help me’.” Hopper said MacKay Ross’s love of Nanaimo was evident in all the awards she received from the city including Woman of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Freeman of the City. “Anything that had to do with heritage in Nanaimo, she was involved with,” he said. Brian Evans, rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, called MacKay Ross a matriarch in the parish who fulfilled many leadership roles over the years. “When you think of the parish being 150 years old and she was 90, she carried the history of the church through two generations before her,” he said. Evans said many church members benefitted from her spiritual sense and the love of Nanaimo. “And she did love Nanaimo. Likely one of the things she was most proud of was she was a coalminer’s daughter,” he said news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Budget review needs new life Every year, municipalities across B.C. follow a process under the Community Charter that leads municipal councils to pass annual budgets. It’s a process that hasn’t changed in decades, and is one that is strongly attached to growth. But just because a process has been in place for decades doesn’t mean it can’t be reviewed, or even changed. In Nanaimo’s case, the municipal budget has ballooned from $140 million just three years ago to a proposed $175 million for 2013. Increases help pay for union contracts (wages and benefits), increased services, facilities and repaired or new infrastructure. This year taxpayers will chip in an additional $3.5 million over last year to sustain those city services. Still, the city often cries it does not have enough money to provide what the public says it wants. On Monday, Coun. Bill Bestwick attempted to poke check the process by not voting in favour of approving a preliminary budget that would effectively allow city departments to start spending the new money. Council defeated his motion 5-3 – but he had the right idea. He also wanted staff to find up to $4.5 million in cuts before asking council to release the new money in the 2013 budget. In a nutshell, Bestwick was asking for a process that searches for savings rather than rely on unsustainable growth. If the city constantly complains it does not have enough money to provide services, and taxpayers constantly cry foul when property tax rates increase, then there is clearly a problem with the process. Why not work toward reducing the budget? Why not implement zero-based budgeting? We’re clearly heading down a revenue path that is unsustainable. It makes sense to at least start looking outside of the box for a better way. 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

‘School Wars’ returns for another go Like a bad reality show about a with other unions any more than it dysfunctional family, B.C. School can negotiate with any discernible Wars has lurched to life again for competence. the 2013 election. Lambert falsely claimed there Coming soon to billboards was no consultation on the and buses across the province: proposal. This reminded me how staged pictures of sad-faced kids she low-balled the costs of her crammed into dirty classrooms by union’s demands by hundreds of a heartless government. millions during what passed for It doesn’t even matter which negotiations in last year’s strike government. This ritual season. combat went on through Behind the scenes, B.C. Social Credit and NDP the BCTF executive VIEWS governments, too. and the school district Premier Christy Clark bargaining agent had Tom Fletcher opened the new season just settled on a mutual Black Press with her promised costing model. What pitch to restructure this means is the school bargaining. It suggested districts, which have splitting up bargaining to make payroll and into traditional wage balance budgets, have and benefit talks, and a convinced the BCTF to separate table and fund stop misrepresenting for classroom size and costs. I’ll believe that support. when I see it. Cast in her familiar role of the Before Education Minister Don sullen, rebellious teenager, B.C. McRae had even spoken, BCTF Teachers’ Federation president vice-president Glen Hansman was Susan Lambert staged a news growling his reply on Twitter: conference to distort and mock the See you in court. That message government’s offer. presumably also goes for premierA 10-year deal if they give up in-waiting Adrian Dix, unless he bargaining wages and classroom replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in conditions? “Ludicrous.” May, then quickly kneels before the What’s ludicrous is her BCTF and extends the key to the characterization of a formula provincial treasury. to link teacher pay to nurses, Two generations of British post-secondary faculty and other Columbians have been bullied by government workers. Nurses are this bad drama, since Bill Vander renowned for getting raises when Zalm decided an industrial union no one else does, so this should be bargaining structure was just the an opportunity for these powerful ticket for public schools. unions to co-ordinate. Students are taught by example But the BCTF can’t get along – if not by blatant propaganda in

classrooms – that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government. After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets. There’s your social justice class, kids. Sorry about those sports teams and field trips, but we need those as bargaining chips. To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a pre-election event to frame the issue. They knew their effort would be greeted as a declaration of war. The main reason the BCTF agreed to a contract extension with a wage freeze last year? It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics. The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election. The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals out and then start working over the weaker, more union-dependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the BCTF broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury. Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating. Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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A business willing to invest millions of its own dollars into the Nanaimo Boat Basin should be welcomed with open arms by taxpayers, says letter writer.

To the Editor, Re: Battle for the Boat Basin, Jan. 26. I find it a sad state of affairs when an entrepreneur is willing to tackle a moneylosing proposition to improve and turn around the downtown boat basin and gets nothing but grief. Especially when it will cost zero tax dollars. I am tired of seeing commercial fishing boats tied up and occupying dock space for 300-plus days a year at taxpayer expense. This practice has to end. I have an idea for the ‘coalition’ of user groups. It should build its own facility down the beach on First Nation waterfront property. Then it can get all it wants for free and let business blossom without burdening the rest of us with their special interests. You don’t hear the Nanaimo Yacht Club whining about rising costs. Mike Paul Nanaimo

Boat basin is public access To the Editor, Re: Battle for the Boat Basin, Jan. 26. Road pricing is a concept appearing more often in the public conversation. With modern technology, microchips and GPS, it is now possible to charge for travel on all roads, city or country. An extension to this ability, the privatization of all roadways, at the stroke of a pen,

is now possible. Our mobility would be further restricted by our ability to pay. Imagine if the longterm granting of private leases to corporations or individuals failed to incorporate our right of access to these roadways. The result of such an omission would be our lives subjected to the wishes of a private business. This situation is exactly what is being formed by the Nanaimo Port Authority and the Stephen Harper government. Protection Island, a subdivision of Nanaimo, will have its only public access replaced by a feudal wall of private ownership. The public boat basin is to be given to a private company for 30 years without enshrinement of public access. If Canadians wish to retain their freedom of movement, we must resist these backward changes. David Carter Protection Island Neighbourhood Association

Basin concerns not resolved To the Editor, Re: Battle for the Boat Basin, Jan. 26. We have grave concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Nanaimo Boat Basin and the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a 30-year lease with the Pacific Northwest Marina Group by

the Nanaimo Port Authority. We do not oppose development per se, but are opposed to this particular memorandum and lease because of the lack of transparency in the tendering process; a lack of adequate consultation with the affected citizens of Nanaimo and in particular, the First Nations; a lack of assurance of public right of access, especially to the citizens of Protection Island who pay taxes and rely/ expect to be able to access the City of Nanaimo by boat (our only means of access to the city); potential loss of temporary tie-up for shopping, commercial fishing industry, off-loading and ondock fish/ crab sales and floating restaurants; a lack of adherence to the charter signed between the City of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Port Authority, which outlined the relationship between the city and the authority; a lack of economic impact study to the city; and a change from a civic marina to a private/ leased marina with limited input from stakeholders. There are too many unanswered questions and lack of communication over this issue that affects so many citizens. We are hoping before the 30-year lease is signed with Pacific Northwest Marina Group, there is a re-canvassing of

all the outstanding issues. Gavin Soanes Wendy Chandler Protection Island

Marina lease deprives users To the Editor, Re; Battle for the Boat Basin, Jan. 26. The privatization of any public service is theft from the commons. No public service that has been privatized has ever resulted in benefit to the public. Privatization inevitably results in poorer service to the public accompanied by increased cost to the users. The privatization of B.C. Tel is a perfect example – higher costs, inferior service and the loss of good paying jobs for whose benefit? Excuses that services are an unnecessary expense to a government arise from incompetent management. Ultimately, it is the users who pay and adding profits to the operating costs of private management drives up the user’s fees limiting access to those who can least afford it. Privatization of any public service is theft that deprives the public of future income that would result from competent management. The public has had enough of austerity and privatization. Common cause is needed to stop the theft of the commons for the benefit of a few. John Jones Nanaimo

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Government, industry response to Arctic climate change baffling BY DAVID SUZUKI ice is disappearing The Arctic may faster than predicted seem like a distant and could be gone place, just as the most within as few as four extreme consequences years. of our wasteful use “The main cause is of fossil fuels may simply global warmappear to be in some ing: as the climate has distant warmed future. Both there has SCIENCE are closer been less MATTERS than most ice growth David Suzuki of us realduring with Ian Hanington ize. the winter The Arcand more tic is a focal ice melt point for during the some of summer,” the most he told profound the U.K.’s impacts Guardian. of cliOver the mate change. One of past 30 years, permathe world’s top ice nent Arctic sea ice has experts, Peter Wadshrunk to half its prehams of Cambridge vious area and thickUniversity, calls the ness. As it diminishes, situation a “global global warming acceldisaster,” suggesting erates. This is due to

a number of factors, including release of the potent greenhouse gas methane trapped under nearby permafrost, and because ice reflects the sun’s energy whereas oceans absorb it. With all we know about climate change and what’s happening in the Arctic, you’d think our leaders would be marshalling resources to at least slow it down. Instead, industry and governments are eyeing new opportunities to mine Arctic fossil fuels. Factoring in threats to the numerous species of Arctic creatures – including fish, seabirds, marine mammals such as whales and seals, and polar bears – makes

such an approach even more incomprehensible. Royal Dutch Shell has been preparing to drill in the Arctic, spending $4.5 billion on operations and lease purchases. But its record shows how risky this is. First, a spill containment dome failed a routine safety test and was crushed by underwater pressure. More recently, a drilling rig, which was being towed to Seattle so Shell could avoid paying some Alaskan taxes, broke free during a storm and ran aground on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. The disastrous BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 showed how

dangerous ocean drilling can be even in relatively calm waters and how bogus the claims of the industry are that it can contain a spill. Responding to climate change and vanishing Arctic ice by gearing up to drill for the stuff at the root of the problem is insane. Unfortunately, many fossil fuel companies and governments are engaged in a mad rush to get as much oil and gas out of the ground while there’s still a market. The ever-increasing devastation of climate change means we will eventually have to leave much of it where it is – or at the very least, substantially slow the pace of extraction and use the resource more wisely. In Ecuador, knowing that exploiting the country’s massive oil reserves will fuel climate change and

cause massive environmental destruction in one of the world’s most biologically diverse rainforests, leaders are taking a different approach. The government plans to leave oil fields in Yasuni National Park untouched if other countries help compensate for some of the lost revenue. So far only about $300 million has been raised toward the $3.6 billion over 13 years that the government believes would make up for half the oil’s value, but the idea is gaining momentum. The Guardian notes the money won’t go to government but will be “held in trust funds and administered by the UN Development Programme working with a board made up of indigenous peoples, local communities, academics and others.” Ivonne Baki, head

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Vulnerable students in the Nanaimo school district received a helping hand thanks to the generosity of CIBC Wood Gundy. The investment advisement company made a $7,542 donation to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation for its Student Support Fund. The fund is a direct-to-student program that allows teachers and staff to confidentially provide vulnerable children with shoes or coats, additional school supplies if needed, to cover band or athletic fees, and other necessities to help keep them in school through the remainder of the year. The program started in the district’s high schools four years ago and was extended to the elemen-

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Carolina Ponsford of Nanaimo Travellers Lodge, and resident Ron Butler display one of Butler’s paintings to Raymond deBeeld of the Rotary Club of Lantzville. Rotary donated $2,500 to Travellers’ art therapy programs. The gift goes toward supplies, art therapist time and other program requirements.

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The festival features 14 films including Steff Gundling’s Year of the Living Dyingly, top, Linley Subryan’s The Mark of Cain, second from top, and Gem Chang-Kue’s Open, third from top, as well as Carmanah: A Poem by Duncan resident Jay Ruzesky, bottom.

ne man is obsessed with nurturing his plant to obtain his social status in a futuristic world where water is scarce. Another is kidnapped and taken to a remote forest and hunted like an animal. And then there is the young man, holding a single quarter, facing a choice between two girls at a kissing booth. These are some of the characters people will encounter at the screening of 14 films at the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival on Friday (Feb. 1) and Saturday (Feb. 2). The majority of the films were created by Island directors, with three films from Nanaimo. For Steff Gundling, a Vancouver Island University student, it’s the first time her work will be shown. Her film, Year of the Living Dyingly, is about a couple and focuses on their nervous ticks. It runs about five minutes and shows how disconnected the two are in their romantic and sexual interactions. “I really wanted to focus on small nuances, that is why there is no talking,” she said. “It’s my first one and the first one ever showing so it’s my baby.” She’s a little nervous and excited about showing her first film. “Like any kind of art if there is no nervousness you aren’t pushing yourself enough,” she said. Originally Gundling created the film for her class project and for the Victoria based band Versa that created the sound track. She’s majoring in digital media and said she knows film making will be a strong part of her career path in the future.

The Mark of Cain, by Nanaimo based directors Linley Subryan and Ken Diewert is about a man who is taken captive and driven to a remote forest where he is hunted. Subryan said he doesn’t want to give away too much because the film runs just shy of seven minutes. The title alludes to the Bible story of Cain and Abel. In the story, Cain murders Abel but no one is supposed to punish him but God who puts a mark on him. Subryan said the mark is a metaphor in his film. “Punishment is involved in this film,” he said. The work was created in 2011 when Subryan and Diewert both shot separate footage in Chemainus to test a crane arm camera. Subryan filmed new scenes and added a third character to his film for this year’s submission. Subryan’s work has been shown at the festival before. Last year he was nominated for three awards, including best film and best actor. He won the best music award and hopes to snag best film this year. “Everybody wants to win best film award,” he said. The third Nanaimo filmmaker Gem Chang-Kue, who is a student at VIU, created Open. The film is surrealist and is a story of a poem that is written, cut into pieces and preserved in canning jars. The film festival starts at 7 p.m. both days. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or in advance from the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery, The House of Indigo Boutique, Elephant Room Creative or online at the film festivals website. Descriptions are also available on the website, www.visff.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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across the wire between the mountains of Lanadoon, but instead spends time with his friends pursuing his love of music. The boy is the central character of The Great Gazzoon. The folktale is the story about how the

small boy’s love of music in the Kingdom of Jabbi Cragg transforms his community. The Great Gazzoon was released last fall and is a four-CD musical audio novel that was co-written and produced by Rick Scott and Valley Hennell and

illustrated by Linda Sanborn. It is coming to the stage during TheatreOne’s Just Kidding Series Saturday (Feb. 2) at 1 p.m. The show will include portions of the three hour musical story and a behind the scenes

look at how the sound effects were created and other tidbits. Scott, a Protection Island resident, said that during live performances he loves watching the reactions of the audience. ◆ See ‘SCOTT’ /16

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Rick Scott and Valley Hennell perform portions of the Great Gazzoon with other Vancouver Island actors Saturday (Feb. 2) at Malaspina Theatre as part of TheatreOne’s Just Kidding Series.

“Lilu is a bright light,” said Hennell. The perfor mance also includes Andrea L’ H e u r e u x , J o h n Payne and Kyle Shepard, who did most of the sound effects for the story.

Hennell said with the digital age events like the Just Kidding Series presented by TheatreOne are rare. She hopes people come out and support it to ensure the series continues running.

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Celebration melds cultural heritages Cultural heritages are colliding for a fun family event this weekend. The sixth annual Robbie Burns and Chinese New Year Celebration is being held at the Bowen Park Auditorium Saturday (Feb. 2) 4-7 p.m. Organizers Lloyd and Swan MacIlquham celebrate the cultural diversity of their upbringing and invite others in the community to enjoy the fun. Swan immigrated to Can-

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It’s one goal accomplished and more to go for the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League expansion team clinched a North Island Division playoff position, though where they finish in the standings is still up in the air. “Our goal was to make the post season, give our young club the experience and it looks like we’re going down that road so that’s great,” said coach Brad Knight. “But first and second place are still up for grabs and with the playoffs, there’s potentially another 30 games to play so we still have lots of work to do.”

The Bucs split weekend action against South Island Division teams, defeating the Peninsula Panthers 7-4 Friday at Panorama Recreation Centre before falling 7-2 to the No. 1 Victoria Cougars Sunday at Archie Browning Sports Centre. Nanaimo went up 1-0 in the first period against Peninsula and scored three goals in each the second and third periods. Riel Gibson led the attack with three goals, while Lee Orpen added two with singles from Beau Blanaru and Lyndon Eddy. Riley Medves earned the win in goal. “We’d been a little snake bitten going into that game and it was nice to see the kids break out and score on their opportunities,” said Knight. “Up until then, we had been outshooting our opponents two-to-one

but barely scraping by with a couple goals.” The coach said Blanaru has been playing his best hockey for the Buccaneers right now. “He’s been one of our best players since Christmas,” he said. Blanaru, Eddy, Lucas Franassen and Derian Hamilton scored Sunday against the Cougars, Daniel Foglietta added three assists and Cameron Large took the loss in net. Nanaimo was up 3-1 after one period, but allowed four goals in the second period and never seemed to recover. Knight said it was disappointing to let the lead get away, but considering the sickness and injuries the team is going through, he thought the Bucs handled themselves well. ◆ See ‘CUTTING’ /B8

The Nanaimo Clippers will take a depleted roster on the road for a short swing through the Interior this weekend, hoping to recover from a dismal home stand where they were outscored 9-2 in two games. The Clips travel to Prince George for a Friday (Feb. 1) tilt against the Cougars, followed by a rematch against the Merritt Centennials Saturday. The Cents sunk the Clippers 5-2 at Frank Crane Arena last weekend. Nanaimo will be without three of its top six forwards as injuries to Michael McNicholas, Brenden Forbes, Aaron Hadley persist. Defenceman Colton Dahlen and forward Greg Fraser are listed as day-to-day. “We’ve got guys who weren’t playing that much p l ay i n g a l o t more, which is great for them, but at the same time it will take a little bit of time where they can step in and start to contribute, too,” said Mike Vandekamp, head coach and GM of the Clippers, on Monday. “It’s going to take us another month to nip away at this problem and get these key guys back. And hopefully in the meantime we don’t get some more guys taken out of the lineup, that this run of injuries is over.” The road trip kicks off a tough month for the Clippers, who currently sit in second place in the B.C. Hockey League’s Island Division with 48 points – 15 points behind the division-leading Victoria Grizzlies. Nanaimo is scheduled to play seven of its nine games in February on the road as the playoffs approach. The team will host Island rivals Cowichan on Feb. 8 before playing four straight games on the road between Feb. 9-17. “It’s not too bad, it’s really status quo,” said Michael Olson, assistant coach of the Clippers. “We’ve got to play on the road and we play at home like every other team. It all comes down to just playing and winning games.”

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Andrew Harris has awards and records, and he also has a ton of football knowledge to share. The B.C. Lions’ star running back is holding his second annual skills camp in Nanaimo in March after receiving only positive feedback at last year’s camp. “It seemed like it was a great experience for everyone that attended,” Harris said. “It’s pretty amazing to see how the kids reacted to me and a lot of the players. It was a lot of fun for me … When you tell a kid to do something and then they do it and you can see that it’s working, that right there is so rewarding.”

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University Mariners women’s volleyball; VIU Mariners men’s soccer. Junior Team of the Year - Kesa Van Osch’s junior women’s curling team; Nanaimo Impact U17 rep girls’ soccer team; Nanaimo District Islanders senior AAA girls’ volleyball team. High-Performance Coach of the Year - Shane Hyde, volleyball; Al Johnston, track and field; Jim Newlands, curling. Grassroots Coach of the Year - Randy Cooper, football; Gary Maitland, volleyball; Bob Saunders, track and field/crosscountry running. Official of the Year - Kevin Robillard, hockey; Jim Turley, lacrosse; Dan Rogers, baseball. Sport Administrator of the Year - Kathy Davidson, BMX; Peter McCaffery, cycling; Bill Rounis, volleyball. Sports Story of the Year Nanaimo Buccaneers’ inaugural season; B.C. Special Olympics Nanaimo Tigers floor hockey gold medal; VIU Mariners women’s volleyball national championship.

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“Victoria probably scores 80 per cent of its goals on the power play. Even strength, that team doesn’t scare me at all, but they just get so many odd-man situations,” he said. “You can only kill so many power plays and only so many in a row. It seems when you go into that rink, you don’t come out on the positive side of the penalties.” The Buccaneers (24-16-3) return to action tonight (Jan.

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Usually a match against a first place team is enough to get the competitive juices flowing for the opposition and makes for an exciting game. That wasn’t the case for Nanaimo United FC on the weekend as a meeting with Cowichan FC – the top dog in Div. 1 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League – failed to live up to the billing. United dropped a 1-0 decision at Merle Logan Field at Beban Park Saturday night and club manager Allan Jorgensen said the visitor’s game plan made for a boring match. “We had our game plan all set, but it all went out the window because of the way they decided to play,” he said. “They kept kicking the ball over our midfielders, trying to reach their forwards and get throwins or cornerkicks all the time in our end. “Our guys became wary of that, didn’t want to get caught so most of our players were hanging back and that makes it hard to attack. It was a boring first half of kick one way, kick it out; kick one way, kick it out.” Jorgensen had anticipated an intense game, and didn’t understand why Cowichan chose to play

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MANY THANKS to all the people along my paper route who remembered me this year. You are all the greatest. Hugs from Paper Lady May.

AN ENORMOUS BOUQUET OF THANKS to Jeff Soloman and other Save the Colliery Dams members for giving your time and knowledge to help us save our precious park.

THANKS to the people who helped me push my car to the side lane at Comox and Machleary roads, to the fire department staff who tried to help me, and to the best BCAA service in town.

AN UNEXPECTED BOUQUET. What a nice surprise to be presented with a bouquet of flowers by a gentleman. I do not know you, but you made my day.

A HUGE BOUQUET OF CHOPSTICKS to Hong Kong House on the impressive quality and selection of your buffet and menu. My favourite is your spicy dish that I cannot get elswhere. You have met and surpassed your competition. We are committed converts. Thank you for persisting in the efforts that produced a top quality Canadian Chinese food restaurant right in our own neighbourhood.

MANY THANKS to Julie, Brent, Natasha and all the staff at Keeping House for taking such great care of Grandpa Bruce. Much appreciated. BOUQUETS OF GRATITUDE to Columbia Bakery for their donation of delicious buns to Paradise Isle Seniors Society. Thanks also to Yvonne for bringing them to us.

THANKS to Nanaimo Toyota service department workers Becky and Keith for their outstanding service.

A KNIGHT-IN-SHINING-ARMOUR BOUQUET to the ATV driver with a snowplow who cleared many sidewalks in the Wakesiah/Jingle Pot area during the latest snowfall. From a grateful Fairview parent.

A BOUQUET OF GRATITUDE to the province and ICBC for repairing the inside southbound lane at the intersection of the Parkway and

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MANY KUDOS to Doug, manager of the north end Home Hardware. I complained about an error in my bill, which was mailed to me from their bank in Toronto. Doug phoned me to say the bank's staff member had inadvertently made an error and he had it sorted out to my complete satisfaction. MANY THANKS to Pat F., who sold me her computer desk at a ridiculously low price through usednanaimo.com. I am happy to report it fits perfectly in my home office and your kindness was appreciated. A LARGE WINTER BOUQUET to the staff at Impact Visual Communications for going the extra mile to provide exceptional customer service. Your kindness did not go unnoticed. A BIG, WARM LEGION BOUQUET to Elda Burton for crocheting lap blankets for veterans in care facilities. Her thoughtfulness is appreciated.

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A BEEF F to the driver who yelled at me on Victoria Crescent. Tell your friend that you do not stop in one lane, then turn on your four-way flashers and suddenly change lanes without looking. A BEEF F about the roadside notice board at Wellington Secondary School. This sign should be for road safety, not for stale, internal news. Thousands have to pass this sign on a daily basis.

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A ROTTEN BEEF F to owners of large breed dogs who let their animals bolt around in the small dog off-leash area at Beban Park. Signs outside the area clearly point out that it is only for small dogs. There is a reason why they made a separate area. Being rolled over by a large dog is not fun for a small dog, and the small dog could be injured.

BOUQUETS OF BLESSINGS that Pat Myers is still coming to Paradise Isle Seniors and still getting down to the casino on her own. Being almost 93 has not slowed her down a bit. ENVIRONMENTAL BOUQUETS to the hard working employees at Nanaimo Recycling Exchange and to the public who patronize this important service. A HUGE THANK YOU BOUQUET to the Idle No More movement. Kudos that some Canadians have enough sense to protest Harper's Bill C-45 – 2.5 million lakes and rivers previously protected by federal laws were reduced to 62 protected rivers and 93 lakes. All Canadians should pay attention: this compromises our water, our air and our food chain. The web of life for all is at risk because our prime minister does what the oil industry demands.

A BEEF F to a paper carrier. All of us have given you a Christmas bonus – without a 'thank you' in return – and you act like it was a requirement. A BEEF F to the north end restaurant whose staff frequently congregate to socialize while on shift. Your customers don't need to hear the details of your personal lives while trying to enjoy their meals. Surely there is a break room for this?

A STINKY BEEF F to some of the dog walkers in the Diver Lake area. I take my two small children out for many walks in our neighbourhood and this weekend was absolutely disgusting – there is dog poo all over the place. If you own a dog it is your responsibility to clean up after it. If I see you leaving poo in my yard I will report you. A BEEF F to everyone who walked past the young gentleman at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at Christmas. What kind of world do we live in where people simply walk past someone who is hurt? Thanks to the security staff who helped the fellow when he broke his ankle. A BEEF F to the owner of the dog walking company. You had way too many dogs for the amount of walkers and none of you were in control when your dogs swarmed mine. I was bitten on the finger in the ensuing fight and not once did you accept responsibility or apologize. Instead you blamed me. A HERE-WE-GO-AGAIN BEEF. Does city council really think that someone who has to pee is going to seek out this $100,000 toilet in the middle of the night? Just another build-it-and-they-will-come debacle like the conference centre.

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November 27,1993 - January 22, 2013 It is with profoundsadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving son son, brother brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend. Braeden is survived by his parents, David and Robin Walker; brother, Brett Walker (Sheila Bray & Riley); grandparents, Frank and Nell Bergunder and Janet Walker; girlfriend and soulmate, Brianna Olenick; Aunt Christine Sihota (Kip), Aunt Lynne Hampton (Rich), Uncle Bruce Walker (Fiona), Aunt Jill Walker (Dave), Aunt Gail Davids (John); cousins: Shea, Trevor, Chelsea (Mike and baby Liam), Ashten, Paige, Reece, Donald; best friends Nick Angelucci and Declan Burdett, special friend and â&#x20AC;&#x153;other motherâ&#x20AC;? Brooke Stephenson and numerous other friends and co-workers. Predeceased by his special feline, Mango Braeden was a special guy with a bright personality, a great work ethic, and a heart of gold. His kindness knew no boundaries and he was always happy to lend a helping hand to anyone in need whether he knew you or not. He truly loved all living things. He was loved and adored by all who knew him. We will miss him forever and back again. Join us in celebrating Braedenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at the Coast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion St., Nanaimo. In Lieu of Flowers please donate to the SPCA in memory of Braeden. First Memorial (250)754-8333

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Muriel Agnes MacKay-Ross entered into eternal peace on Friday, January 25, 2013 in her beloved Nanaimo. Muriel was born in Nanaimo on April 17, 1922. She was the only remaining child of nine born to Jane and Samuel Beck. In 1986, she was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Gordon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sandyâ&#x20AC;? MacKay and in 2002, her second husband Jim Ross. Muriel was dedicated to making Nanaimo a better place to live and was the consummate volunteer. Her efforts on behalf of others and involvement in the community were recognized by being named Woman of the Year, Citizen of the Year, receiving the BC Community Achievement Award and being made a Freeman of the City of Nanaimo. While she was humbled by all the life memberships and honors recognizing her individual contributions she was always aware that community development was only accomplished through partnerships, and she strove to build good relationships and friendships with all she met. Muriel was a lifelong communicant of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church. She was proud being a 65 year member of Eastern Star, singing with Sweet Adelines, and volunteering for her community. She was a very kind soul; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always thinking of and giving to others. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her devoted daughters, Gayle and Alisen; her sons by marriage, Ron Magrath, Prince George, BC and Rick Reeve of Courtenay, BC; her loving grandsons and their wives, Geoffrey and Shana Magrath, Brian and Denise Magrath; and her ďŹ ve great grandchildren who she delighted in and loved being called their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gran Nanâ&#x20AC;?: Jenna, Alexis, Christopher, Mathew, and Liam Magrath of Prince George, BC; numerous family, a wealth of friends and her cat Pepper, a very best friend. The family is grateful to Dover House and their exceptional staff for the kind and compassionate care. A service of remembrance will take place at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 100 Chapel Street on February 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Curacy/Building Trust; the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division.

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WRIGHT, David Wycott Q.C. peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Victoria, B.C. Born June 10, 1936 in Toronto. Predeceased by parents, Kenneth Wycott Wright, Q.C. and Charlotte Pearl Wright (Fleming). Beloved husband, of 51 years, to Jean (Hall); loving father to Shelley (Brian), David, Catherine (Chris) and adored Grandpa to Megan, Matthew, Faeron and Fiona. Survived by brother, Douglas Wright (Audrey), Nanaimo. Fondly remembered by extended Wright and Hall families. David graduated Carleton University B.Sc, 1958 (Geology), LLB Osgoode Hall Law School 1961, called to Ontario Bar 1963, articled and worked for Holden Murdoch et al Law ďŹ rm in Toronto, Canadian Legal Counsel to Cadbury Schweppes in 1986 till retirement to Nanaimo in 1992. David was passionate about peace and social justice, and was a member of many organizations. He was chair of Plan Nanaimo, Chair of Hammond Bay Neighbourhood Assoc., instrumental in acquiring Neck Point Park, and Green Party candidate who believed strongly in sustainability. He moved to Victoria in 2007. There will be a Memorial Service at First Metropolitan U.C. Quandra/Balmoral on Saturday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Donations, in Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, may be made to Victoria Hospice, First Metropolitan U.C. (new roof) or the peace, justice, conservancy organization of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held for David at Newtonbrook U.C., Toronto, March 23, 2013; interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Madoc, Ontario.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Garﬁeld Ostrom. Wayne was born in Vancouver and passed away on January 23, 2013 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with his family by his side.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Al. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Vera; parents, Andrew and Jenny; brothers, Russell and Merle “Andy” and cousin Ira Lauren. He will be fondly remembered by his children: Barbara, Sandra and Gerald; grandchildren: Deborah, Shelley and Andrew;great-grandchildren: Sarah, Zachary ad Ciera; siblings: Bob, Ruby and Ray, and cousin Pat. Al was a proud member of the Shriners, Masons, Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of over 46 years, Dianne; his two children: Kristina (Curt), Kirk (Sherri); and five grandchildren: Steven, Jessica, Jaden, Kirsten and Garrett. Wayne lived in B.C. His entire life, moving to Youbou as a small child, then to Victoria where he met Dianne. After they married, they lived in Youbou and started their family. He worked for BCFP Forrest Industries. In 1974 theyy moved to Nanaimo where he worked for WCB. Then it was back to Duncan and BCFP. Working for BCFP meant several more moves; Mackenzie, Boston Bar and Hope. In 1987 Wayne started working for the Ministry of Transportation as a Motor Vehicle Inspector that eventually brought them back to the Island. They lived in Duncan a short time then moved to Nanaimo in 1990. There he worked for the Parksville Weight Scale until he retired. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fly fishing (tying his own flies), teaching first aide and cooking (catering small events). He was also a long time member of the Masonic Lodge, Lodge Order of the Eastern Star, Star the Royal Canadian Legion and RCMP Auxiliary. At Wayne’s request there will be no funeral. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetic Association, or a charity of your choice.

Tuula Opheim (Tydeman)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tuula Opheim on January 24, 2013. Tuula slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus after a two and a half year struggle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Maigan Opheim; parents, David and Wilma Tydeman; sisters: Nerida Hygh (Steven), Zoe Tydeman; brother, Patrick Tydeman (Michelle), and a number of nieces and nephews. In her early adult years, Tuula lived in Nanaimo, Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge where she worked in the hospitality industry. In later years, she worked for Black Press at Williams Lake, the lower mainland, Ashcroft, and lastly, Prince Rupert, returning home to Nanaimo in 2010. Wherever Tuula lived and worked she made lifelong loving friends with co-workers, in her community and in her church. Her greatest joy was serving and giving to others and exercising her unique sense of humor. Our family gives thanks to the Drs, nurses and Hospice volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for the wonderful, considerate care with which they attended Tuula during her stay there. Also for their kindness and encouragement to all family members and friends. A special thank you to Cheryl Rae and Debbie Bianchin for the love and support they gave to Tuula and family. A celebration of Tuula’s life will take place at Eagle Mountain Pentecostal Church on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. The church is located at the Howard Johnston Hotel on Comox Road, Nanaimo (beside the Greyhound Bus Depot). B

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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.

DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $500/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. Feb 1st ROOM FOR rent. Use of kitchen. near buses & malls, full cable, wi-ﬁ. Perfect for single working person or student, very quiet. Absolutely NO SMOKING.......$575/M 250751-6722 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.

#2-3231 Lauren Mary Place- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1000. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 23.7 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $8,500. obo. Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area) Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. New balcony & paint. Available Now & Feb. 1 From $575 - $770.

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250-754-2936 1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $650 & 750. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 205-99 CHAPEL Street- 1 bdrm, $875. 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- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $750. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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 Ave1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm with large den, in suite laundry, Wi-Fi, N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 COUNTRY CLUB area. Long Lake Manor, 3108 Barons Rd., 1 bdrm, close to bus & shopping, large private deck. Avail immed. Call (250)756-4862. DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm Apt, balcony, secure prkg, quiet bldg, W/D, close to shopping and bus, NP/NS, no parties, refs, 1 yr lease, $800 + utils, avail Feb. 15. 250-756-0516. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm $680. & $700. Heat, hot water included. Clean, quiet, well maintained building, close to amenities and bus route. NS/NP. Call onsite manager: 250-716-3305.

HOSPITAL AREA 1 Bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. From $675 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341 NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Renovated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo. Call 250-740-1002

NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Feb & March. 1. Hot water included, on bus route. $535/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411. NANAIMO- LRG, quiet, 2nd ﬂr, 2 bdrm, W/D, 55+, $825 inclds heat & parking. 1 blk to shops/transit. 250-616-2513. 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. UNIVERSITY AREA- 1 Bdrm $650+ hydro, small building, cat considered. 1 month free. Call Steve, 250-667-3009.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 bedroom Trailer for rent with work shop in small trailer park, located at 1365 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $600 per month. 250-954-9547

HOMES FOR RENT 1675 KING JOHN Way- 3 bdrms, 3 bath, $1875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2959 NEYLAND Rd- 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath, $1675. 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 Feb 1. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca LARGE, RENO’D top ﬂoor executive, ocean view, close to beach. 1bdrm +den, family, living & dining area. W/D. N/P, N/S. $1,350 incl. all utils. Avail immed. 1 (250)268-3464 NANAIMO: 1 bdrm ground level, private entrance near VIU. Avail. now. NP/NS. Ref’s req’d. Call (250)751-4791. NANAIMO: 1 Bdrm sxs Duplex. Self-contained, W/D, priv yrd, garden shed. Walk to shops, beach, bus. Refs. Feb. 1. $650+ utils. No partiers, N/S, cat ok? (250)751-4525. NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, with 1 bdrm suite, $1600 will rent separately. Call 250-7166811, 250-753-4749. S.WELLINGTON AREA New upper 1bdrm + lower 1bdrm. Each with W/D, F/S, DW, Microwave. $750/mo each. N/S, N/P. Refs & DD required. (250)755-1539 WEST NANAIMO- Newly constructed 3 bdrm house. Avail. March or April. $1200. Call 250-716-6811, 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749.

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1 BEDROOM cabin for rent, located in a trailer park at 1400 Alberni hwy, Parksville. Wireless internet and cable included. Only $600 per month 250-954-9547

HAREWOOD: 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. Call (250)754-8150.

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.

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.

1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1-BDRM NEWLY reno’d. Quiet, clean. $725. inclds utils. near VIU. Mar.1.250-591-1969 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S.$700. (250)585-4588 1 BEDROOM basement suite north Nanaimo - partially furnished. $650 per month which includes heat, cable and internet. Please call 585-6123 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CEDAR: 10 min drive to Nanaimo and VIU. Fully furnished ground level 2 bdrm suite, 4 appl’s. Short term lease avail. NP/NS, seniors friendly. Call (250)722-7273. CENTRAL NANAIMO- Large 2 bdrm lower suite. Own entrance. $950 inclds utils. Large yard. NP/NS. Available now. Call (250)802-0436. CINNABAR 1BDRM: Newly reno’d, shared lndry, private entry, prkng, backs on green space. $750 incl. hydro/cable/ internet/phone/HW. Avail. Feb 1st. (250)741-8849 CINNIBAR VALLEY 2-bdrm, 4 appls. N/S, small pet. Parking. Refs. $900. inclds utils/internet Avail. immed. (250)740-0045 or (250)713-1314 COLLEGE HEIGHTS: 3 stories, 6bdrm, 6baths, 3 living rooms, 3 kitchens, double garage. Great views. Avail. March 1st. 250-753-0160 HORSESHOE BAY, fully furn suite, $1200 incls prkg & utils, yard, 2 min walk to ferry & bus. Avail now. 778-898-4263. HUGE 3-BDRM. Newer ﬂoors & paint. Private ground level entrance. Fireplace, in suite laundry, carport, fenced yard. Near VIU & schools. March 1. $900 mo. (250)741-4516. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. NANAIMO (Saltwood Dr)smaller 2 bdrm bsmt suite, inclds hyrdo, F/S, W/D. No smoking inside, N/P. $795. Avail Feb 1. (250)739-1071. N. NANAIMO, off Rutherford. 2-bdrm, Priv entrance, 5 appl’s, gas F/P. Utils incl’d, full Shaw package. Very spacious & bright. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. $1000. (250)585-1884. QUARTERWAY: 1BDRM adult oriented, includes lndry, basic TV, hydro, F/S, W/D. Furn, $800; unfurn $700. N/S, N/P. 250-753-0046 UPLANDS AREA: Spacious 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $675+ 1/3 hydro. Call 250-585-7613. WALK TO University, 2 bdrm, utils incld, W/D, N/S, N/P, $925 mo. 250-729-5807 or 250-618-3929.

AUTO FINANCING 1997 CLASS C 24’ Slumber Queen, great ﬂoor plan, 109,000km, new tires, NP/NS. Well maintained, kept under cover, set up to tow. $16,500. Call for info; (250)746-7808

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com HOSPITAL AREA. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, N/P. $1100./mo + utils. Feb.1. Call 250-756-6172 or 250-619-5446 after 5pm.

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CARS 1988 CHEVY Caprice Classic, low mileage, 1 owner. $2250. Glass top Kenmore stove, white, $225. Both very nice. Please call (250)701-2035.

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $9,995. 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.

2007 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr., 1.8L, 4 cyl, auto, p.s., p.b., radio/CD. good on gas. 60/40 backseat, 75,000 km, $5995. Must Sell! (250)597-1092

2008 PONTIAC Torrent GXP, 110,000 KMS, all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic, power everything, heated leather, sunroof, bumper to bumper warranty. Fully loaded, asking $17,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1991 PLYMOUTH Voyager, runs well, $800. ﬁrm. Please call (250)710-6568 or (250)743-6543. 2001 CHEVY 3/4 Ton Van, low mileage, good shape. $3,500. Phone (250)714-2804 1993 Ford Explorer 326,914 K’s, 4 door, Greenish Blue, runs great, needs rear tires, Tranny slips a little. $1000 obo. Call 250-954-3372

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2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, runs well, 41,000 kms, $3950 obo. Call (250)618-6800.

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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

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2003 REXAIR CLASS A, 29 ft motor home. Excellent condition. Low mileage. Unique kitchen w/Corian countertops, Garage kept. Tow package & generator, N/P/N/S. $44,900. (250) 746-7808

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