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Murder case ends with guilty plea Charges stayed against one of two charged in 2011 killing of Brittany Baird March 21 for Crown to provide a summary of the evidence and for Crown and defence A three-week murder trial lawyers to make submissions scheduled to start yesterday about the appropriate parole will not go ahead as planned eligibility period – a secondafter one of two accused degree murder conviction pleaded guilty to the second- comes with a mandatory life degree murder charge Friday sentence and a minimum morning and charges were parole eligibility period of 10 stayed against the years. other. Friday’s court Christopher proceedings did James Robinson not go into any of and Marcus Branthe details of the don Parry were case, but Crown charged with secand defence lawond-degree muryers spoke to the der several days media outside the after emergency courthouse about crews found Britthe last minute tany Elsie Baird, developments that 22, dead on Milresulted in Robinford Crescent near son’s guilty plea. FRANK DUBENSKI Selby Street May Crown counsel 25, 2011. Efforts to Frank Dubenski revive her failed. described Friday’s proceedThe trial was scheduled to ings as an “unusual turn of start Monday, but the matter events.” was called to Supreme Court He said Crown lawyers in Nanaimo Friday instead were notified two days before so both accused could make Robinson’s plea that the cotwo brief appearances: first accused (Parry) had received to re-elect to have their trial a written confession from by judge alone rather than Robinson – the two men had by judge and jury and again been in custody together for a short time later so Robin- about 22 months while awaitson could enter a guilty plea ing trial – which contained to the charge. information that cast doubt Crown counsel stayed pro- on the Crown’s case against ceedings against Parry. Parry. ◆ See ‘HEARING’ ‘ /5 The matter returns to court

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It started in September 2007, when two teens at a Nova Scotia high school stood up for a younger student. David Shepherd and Travis Price, both in Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 student at their school who had been bullied and threatened for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. They decided they should do something about it and bought 50 pink shirts and tank tops to wear to school the next day. They also went online to round up support for their anti-bullying cause, which they dubbed a “sea of pink.” It worked. The next day, dozens of students were outfitted with the discount shirts, but even better, hundreds of students showed up wearing their own pink clothes, some from head to toe. The bullies were reportedly never heard from again. This year, Feb. 27 is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual anti-bullying event that started after the now-famous 2007 “sea of pink” campaign. The need for awareness and action against bullying remains as strong as ever say those involved in the pink event, including l d llocall radio d station CKNW, Black l k Press, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, and London Drugs, where people can buy the official pink shirts for 2013. “Awareness of what bullying is and understanding that it hurts is important,” says Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver president and CEO Carolyn Tuckwell. “It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t have to happen. And it’s relevant to everyone,, whether in school,, after school or in the workplace.”

According to www.bullyingcanada.ca, as many as 25 per cent of children in Grades 4 to 6 have been bullied and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others, while a 2004 study published in the Medical Journal of Pediatrics found that about one in seven Canadian children aged 111 to 16 are victims of o bullying. It is important mportant to recognize what bull bullying is, and that s, it happens in many forms –

verbally, ally, socially, physically and online (cyber bullying), ullying), says Tuckwell. “By wearing pink, people l show they’re making that commitment, to not let bullying happen,” she says. Tuckwell and others emphasize that the pink i k shirt hi iis secondary d to raising i i awareness about bullying and getting people involved. B.C. is no stranger to tragedy related to bullying. From Surrey’s 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who jumped off the Patul-

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Bulletin earns nominations Outstanding work by Nanaimo News Bulletin employees has not gone unnoticed by the British Columbia Yukon Community Newspapers Association. The News Bulletin earned four nominations in the BCYCNA Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards. Rachel Stern’s Hornet happenings is among the top three finalists in the Sports Photo Award for a paper with more than 25,000 circulation, and Chris Bush is up for the Telus Spot News Photo Award in the same circulation category with his Hot spott photo. Donna Blais, News Bulletin classifieds manager, is a finalist for the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. Classifieds Award, and ad representative Chantal Richard is up for the Metro Creative Graphics Ad Campaign Award collaborative for her Summer Savin’ Days ad. Winners will be announced at the Ma Murray Awards gala April 20 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.

Library marks free reading All branches of Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating Freedom to Read Week until Saturday (March 2). Terri Doughty, professor at Vancouver Island University, will be giving a presentation at the Nanaimo Wellington branch on Thursday (Feb. 28), 7-8 p.m., entitled Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Book? Censorship and Children’s Literature.

Nanaimo will be awash in a sea of pink Wednesday (Feb. 27) as hundreds of people don the colour to take a stand against bullying for Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day started after two Nova Scotia high school boys encouraged their peers to wear pink to school one day in 2007 in support of a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied for wearing pink. The two senior students bought 50 pink shirts and distributed them at school one morning. Now it is observed across the country, with people dressing in pink to show their support for creating a society where there is no tolerance for bullying. Students and teachers say bullying is still happening in local schools. Members of Empathy NDSS, a student group formed at Nanaimo District Secondary School to shape the school into a safe place where students can be themselves, get reports from their peers about name calling, teasing and cyber bullying. But members feel their efforts to raise awareness and the peer mentoring they do are making a difference. Member Hannah Payne said some people are starting to realize how hurtful words can be – the group supported two students who felt they were being bullied and it turned out they were complaining about each other. “Our goal is to challenge the mindset at our school and I think we’re making a difference,” she said. Pink Shirt Day is a big deal for the group – members collected orders for pink shirts bearing the group’s name and they plan to do workshops with Grade 8 classes. “It’s really a day to remind people our school doesn’t stand for bullying,” said Payne. “The point is see-

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Hannah Taves, left, Hannah Payne, Lindsay Gilroy, Sarah Hogeweide and Jenna Mirau, Nanaimo District Secondary School students, hope to get all of their peers involved in Pink Shirt Day tomorrow, showing a united front against bullying. The five students are members of Empathy NDSS, a group of students who underwent training organized by the Vancouver Island Crisis Line on how to help youth in a time of crisis. The goal of the group is to shape the school into a safe place where students can be themselves.

ing everyone wearing pink, seeing everyone stand together.” Susann Young, principal at Frank J. Ney Elementary School, said the school’s student council group is organizing a Pink Shirt Day assembly, during which students will act out the story of how the day came about. To combat bullying at the school, Young is training Grades 5 and 6 students as playground buddies for the younger students. The buddies act as positive role models, involve students in activities and help them deal with conflicts. “There’s definitely been some incidents over the years and it’s something that needs to be addressed,” said Young. “It’s an

everywhere issue. If more and more people stand up and say that’s not appropriate, we can change the culture.” And Pink Shirt Day is not just happening in schools. The Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association is inviting people wearing pink to a group photo shoot at noon at Diana Krall Plaza. Then at noon, people can join Skaana Community Resources at the Woodgrove Centre water clock to walk the centre in support of this cause. Nanaimo residents can buy T-shirts at London Drugs, proceeds of which support the CKNW Orphans’ Fund and the Boys and

Girls Clubs of B.C., and the Central Vancouver Island Boys and Girls Club is selling pins for $5 each at its Fifth Street location. Linda Thomas, the organization’s manager of fundraising and community relations, said a staff member from the Nanaimo office came up with the idea for the pins. “The pin is something you can wear year-round and you can put it on your purse or the pill of your jacket,” she said. Coastal Community Credit Union employees have bought more than 370 of the pins to wear on that day. For more information on Pink Shirt Day, please visit www.pinkshirtday.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Nanaimo Mounties arrest suspect in alleged sexual assault incident One man has been arrested for allegedly groping a woman near Vancouver Island University. The sexual assault happened Thursday at about 11 a.m. when a 23-year-old university student was walking along a foot path near the Rotary Bowl running track

and noticed a man standing over a bicycle. As she passed by the man struck up a conversation and started walking with her. When he allegedly grabbed her buttocks and chest, she fled and reported the incident to campus security. Base on a description provided by

the victim, police were able to find and arrest the suspect less than an hour later. Daniel Raymond Sasseville, 38, was charged with one count of sexual assault Friday and was being held in custody until his next court appearance Monday. “This incident is being looked

at in relation to other sex assaults that were reported in the past year and no arrests were made,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “It is, however, too early in the investigation to say whether this incident is related to those or not.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marcus was friends with the accused and after the tragedy and the murder of the young girl, he was with the accused and in fact got involved with the knife that was believed to be used in this case and disposed of it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Parry was named as a murderer in this matter and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even present when the young victim was killed, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even there. He was nearby but not present.â&#x20AC;? reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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District seeks input on calendar changes Extended spring break, late start on Wednesday two proposals before school board trustees BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

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A projected funding shortfall of $5 million for next year’s budget has prompted Nanaimo school officials to claw back supplies and services budgets by $1 million this year. With no mention of more money for district operating grants in the provincial budget tabled Tuesday, Phil Turin, the district’s secretary-treasurer, expects that cuts will be necessary to balance the books. He said the district’s funding protection grant – given to districts with declining enrolment – is scheduled to decline by about $2 million, the $1.6-million surplus used to balance this year’s budget is gone and benefits are

expected to increase by more than $1 million, amongst other things. To help with the situation, officials have cut about $1 million from supplies and services budgets across the district. The list of cost saving measures include: waiting a period of time before replacing some personnel, holding off on some equipment replacements and postponing special projects. “It’s tough to do a claw back at the end of the year, but we have to do it,” said Turin. Combined with a $500,000 surplus carried over from last year and another $500,000 surplus from this year’s budget, the result of the unanticipated enrolment drop and switching over to a new accounting method, he hopes to finish the

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Nanaimo school officials are considering three changes to the traditional school calendar and want to hear from the public. A public consultation process was launched Wednesday to gather feedback on the proposed changes, which are: organizing two inservice days for all employees, during which students would not attend class; starting school one hour later on Wednesdays to allow school staff to meet to discuss teaching strategies; and extending spring break next March by five days as a budget strategy to save about $400,000. People can provide input on these strategies by completing an online survey at www.sd68.bc.ca, by e-mail at CalendarConsult@ sd68.bc.ca or by making a presentation at a special board meeting on March 13. Deadline for input is March 22 and trustees will make a decision on March 27. Donna Reimer, district spokeswoman, said legislation changes mean that districts are responsible for setting school calendars for the first time this year – in previous years the Education Ministry issued a standard school calendar – and districts must now provide a minimum number of instruction hours instead of a minimum number of instruction days, which provides more flexibility. The first two proposals are intended to boost student achievement levels. The two in-service days on Sept. 3 and Jan. 31 – the first day of school, when students typically only attend for about an hour, and the last day of semester one for secondary students – would allow the district to bring all employees together to learn about and discuss district-wide strategies to improve student learning. “It’s a good way to start the year with everybody getting the same information, having the same discussions,” said Reimer. The second proposal allows for educators to meet at the school level every week to discuss how to improve student learning. Reimer said some schools are already doing this, but it has been difficult to get educators together – in one school, administrative

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and support staff supervise students in the gym while teachers get together, but this means key stakeholders are unable to participate. “We really are taking a hard look in our district at what we can do to improve student learning, student success rates,” she said. District officials have taken the option of having education assistants start an hour later on Wednesdays to save money off the table. The final proposal is strictly a money-saving measure, said Reimer. “We’re facing a $5-million shortfall potentially next year and that would save $400,000,” she said. In 2011, a two-week spring break saved the district about $500,000, mostly in support staff wages, utilities and employee replacement costs, but trustees voted to keep the break at one week in 2012 and 2013 due to concerns the extra time off would create economic hardships for the district’s lowestpaid workers and for low-income families. Reimer said interest in the proposed calendar changes is high so far. “We have already had 427 people respond, and that’s in less than 24 hours,” she said. “We’re looking forward to getting input from anybody who wants to give it to us.” Kelly Dunaway, general vicepresident of CUPE Local 606, said the extended spring break hits support workers – the lowest-paid district employees – hardest as they are paid on an hourly basis and the union calls on trustees to find a better way to achieve savings. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Wetlands need cityy protection p The perception is we take care of our local water courses. That streams, rivers and wetlands, because they have a small sign saying so, are protected from development, toxins and other threats. The reality is many fish-bearing streams and wetlands aren’t that much better off now than when environmental concerns went mainstream in the 1980s. Current accepted practice across the province and country is to permit urban storm run-off to drain unfiltered into sensitive ecosystems and wetlands. That means whenever it rains, whatever is on our roadways – oil, gas, paint, pesticides – gets flushed straight into the environment unchecked and eventually in the ocean. Nanaimo is no different. When a development begins, one of the first acts is to direct run-off drainage into the nearest creek, ditch or stream. What’s more, Nanaimo is one of few municipalities that doesn’t employ an environmental assessment officer, one who can oversee developments to ensure developers are adhering to already slack environmental protocol. It’s an important omission at a time when senior government downloading results in municipalities taking on environmental responsibility. However, environmental responsibility is one of the four pillars of the city’s strategic plan, a document intended to guide commitments and decisions for decades to come. Nowhere does the plan prioritize development. Recently, city council admitted it struggles with decision-making when it comes to riparian areas simply because it doesn’t have the information required. One only has to look at the size of the city’s development department compared to the size of its environment department to understand why. If Nanaimo is serious about environmental responsibility, it must take a proactive rather than reactive approach to protecting environmental resources. 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

Bylaw falls victim to poor planning It was hard to criticize the city’s ment suite. By my calculations, new zoning bylaw when it was once the houses are done and sold, passed by city council in the sumthere will likely be an average of mer of 2011. three vehicles per unit. That’s 18 At first glance, it was a document more vehicles travelling up and that would serve the community down our previously quiet, dead well by densifying residential end street. areas by reducing required lot On a larger scale, already sizes upon which to build, increasapproved applications to build ing the tax base and reducing the hundreds of new housing units pressure on infrastrucnear Stephenson Point ture like roads, sewers, off Hammond Bay Road REPORTER’S and water. is going to turn that VIEWPOINT It could also be argued stretch of road into that it helped to spur commuter gridlock in Toby Gorman a few jobs – or at least the next 10 years. Reporter p keep ones from leaving As most drivers who town – by providing frequent Hammond incentive to builders Bay will note, there is who otherwise probably no room to widen that wouldn’t have built a stretch from Departure home or two on a parBay Road to Planta ticular lot. Road to accommodate Prior to the new zonhundreds more vehicles. ing bylaw, it was counThere are also no sidecil’s decision to allow for legal walks or bike lanes. suites in virtually every new single Yes, there is currently a Master family home dwelling. Transportation Plan being underHowever, as this new zoning taken by the city, but we’ve already bylaw is beginning to take shape in learned the city’s infrastructure a more tangible way, it is evident it responsibilities are underfunded has its flaws. by a total of $19 million annually. The first flaw is the apparent lack Another flaw in this plan to denof any transportation plan to corsify is a total lack of communicarelate with new housing densities. tion between the city, developers While I’ve had discussions about and current residents. As it stands this concern with other residents, now, developers simply cruise into the issue hit close to home this fall existing neighbourhoods with their when six lots that weren’t considBobcats, earth movers and pickup ered economically feasible to devel- trucks and start cutting down trees op prior to the new zoning bylaw and digging holes. With setbacks were quickly sold and developed. now as little as 1.5 metres, this Each house is being marketed as activity can have a huge impact on a single family home with a basethe quality of life on people who

have been living and paying taxes where they are for years. Consultation between the developers and nearby house owners would go a long way in reducing poorly-placed windows and other privacy infringements that can help ease the stress of the homeowner being affected while making the new house more appealing to potential buyers. I headed down to the city’s planning department on a few occasions more than a year prior to construction to try and get a sense of what development we could expect. Initial plans suggested there would be three homes, not four, and the initial application said no trees would be cut down. The plans changed several times, and no solid answers ever came forward from the city, even when house footings were poured five feet away from our property line. I suspect the idea of the new zoning bylaw was to reduce urban sprawl. But when people suddenly find themselves surrounded by rapid, poorly-planned growth, places like Nanoose, Coombs, Lantzville and other rural areas become attractive, and the cycle of urban sprawl and further poor planning begins anew. Infilling can work, but the city needs to create policy on how to inform homeowners how their neighbourhood is changing. Creating a communication link between the city, developers and homeowners would be a good place to start. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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To the Editor, Much has been written about the folly of predictions, and most of us remember Yogi Berra’s classic : “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” While politicians try to impress the voters with their visions of what to expect in the future, most such visions end up as broken promises. However, as our B.C. government could most probably be headed for the Opposition benches after the upcoming election, please allow me to play politician and make a prediction of my own. Should Premier Christy Clark taste defeat in May, and is looking for employment, Prime Minister Stephen Harper would come to the rescue. He rescued disgraced Premier Gordon Campbell by setting him up as High

Commissioner to the Court Of St. James’s; I foresee an appointment of Senator Christy Clark, who will be a perfect fit into Ottawa’s Red Chamber of Misfits. Who knows, her visions through rose-coloured binoculars of a utopian B.C. may just come to pass in about 30 years time, just as she retires from the Senate at age 75. Since taking over in Victoria two years ago, Clark has pathetically fumbled and stumbled in Campbell’s inept footprints; the latest straw she’s clutching at is bringing huge reserves of natural gas to market. B.C. will form a prosperity fund eventually capable of paying for every citizens’ needs. The extraction process is by hydraulic fracturing of shale rock with a technology using high pressure water and chemicals to release the

natural gas that is at great depths. This relatively new process is known as ‘fracking’; it has already been embraced in several parts of the world, notably in the U.S. where fracking produces huge volumes of natural gas, and greatly reduces that country’s dependence on other forms of energy. Of course our B.C. politicians are far more adept at talking the talk than they are at walking the walk; with natural gas production spiraling in Poland, Australia and many other countries around the world, it will naturally result in huge reductions in the price of the commodity. To put it quite bluntly, by the time B.C.’s natural gas comes on line for export to the world markets, it may well be too late. Bernie Smith Parksville

Compost not a tourist attraction

To the Editor, On Feb. 17, I took my visitor from Sera Leon, West Africa to the Duke Point ferry terminal. While passing down Duke Point, my passenger got troubled with sudden wave of stench that engulfed us. Disarray of rotting, decaying stink hit us like a club. I explained a composting plant is located here. It welcomes and gives farewell to anyone using the ferry. In addition, depending on weather conditions, it suffocates anyone working or residing in about a 10-kilometre radius. I clarified to my visitor that this was a city plan, apparently successful, to divert waste from Nanaimo’s landfill. He thought I was joking and commented that Sera Leon city garbage dumps are flourishing almost like ours during some seasons. Though there is much less food waste overall. On my drive back I was greeted with the same horrible stench. I noticed rows of steaming, wet mixture of dark, soil-looking stuff and white plastic or paper chunks. Previously the unsuspected tourists were welcomed only by the stink of logs bathing in the river estuary and an

occasional pulp mill’s whiff. The composting plant has added a new tourist attraction: agonizing awful stink. According to a recent Regional District of Nanaimo publication, it is going to get even “better” with adding fast food restaurants waste collection to this chowder. If industrial food waste composting was meant to increase stink levels and force citizens to keep home windows shut, it is doing exceedingly well. Zlatko Zvekic Nanaimo

Tax increase can only help To the Editor, I feel compelled to write as I have heard so many people commenting on the provincial budget introduced Feb.19. I am normally the first person to look for ways to reduce taxes, especially for the under privileged in society. However, I fail to see how a two per cent increase on those earning more than $150 thousand and a one per cent increase to big business is going to hurt them or the province. As B.C.’s economy gets better, and provincial revenues increase, these specific tax increases should be the first to go.

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Then the government can continue by reducing taxes even further to encourage our economy and allow businesses to take risks and hire British Columbians. Marney Hogan Langley

Time to move on from marina To the Editor, Re: Basin issue needs two-way communication, Letters, Feb. 23. It really is time to wake up the Nanaimo waterfront by stepping back and looking at the potential. The industrial docks and multiple ferry terminals that dot the waterfront of Nanaimo make no sense and is disorganized. Pushing the current truck traffic ferry to its designed location at

Duke Point is the first step to reorganization. Reshuffling the waterfront usage would solve all the problems. Its current layout between the boat basin and the rail yard needs to be reshuffled and redeveloped to include affordable public launch, parking and dock access. And Nanaimo’s ugly, redundant waterfront industrial dead zones need to go. The Gabriola ferry terminal would be better served by moving it to the current industrial truck terminal across from Port Place shopping centre. The current ferry terminal location is a better place for docking the resident traffic that is currently using the boat basin. Add to this conversation a suggestion of dredging the historically industrial polluted Millstone estuary and make it another useful area. The Millstone estuary is a diamond in the rough sitting behind fenced blackberry bushes. It currently serves no purpose but could have many tourism and recreational uses. Start thinking outside of the boat basin box. The ink is dry on that deal, so it is time to move on, redevelop and build newer and better things. Matt James Nanaimo

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Quality Foods

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Frozen, 2.5kg Box

Ocean Wise Pole Caught

Fresh Ahi Tuna

SAVE

per 100gr

each

150,000 Q-PoWith ints Redeemed!

NEW! Yoplait

per 100gr

Source Greek Yogurt 8x100gr

99 each

Preferisco

Proscuitto

Mexican Altar

Fresh Premium Asparagus

4.39 per kg

Offer in effect til March 31/13

Purchase Any

Pepsi, 7-Up, Crush, Mug Root Beer or Mountain Dew 12 Pack Cans

and a coupon will print on your till receipt

99 Plus Applicable Fees

an $878 Value

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Visit

99 per lb

SAVE

$180 per 100gr

Sehr heiĂ&#x;er Preis!

German Alps Hirten Cheese

per 100gr

SAVE

per 100gr

(very hot price)

Castello

69 per 100gr

Prices in effect February 25 - March 3, 2013 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

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Outside Round Oven Roast

Top Sirloin Grilling Steak 11.00 per kg

Fres

anad

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B ia n e e

Bee

Comox ❖ Port Alberni ❖ Powell River ❖ Qualicum Foods ❖ Courtenay

NEW

Cortina Brand

Imported Italian Plum Tomatoes No Salt Added, 796ml

16x100gr

454gr

Yogurt

150-200gr

165-200gr

Krinos Filo Pastry Leaves

Danone

Apetina Feta Cheese

Havarti Cheese

5000

Emma

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1lt

Emma

Balsamic Vinegar 500ml

Rogers Bran 454gr

Rogers Oats 1.35kg

3000

4 $5 for

99 4

Danone

DanActive Probiotic Drink 8x93ml

Danone

2$5 for

Silhouette or Creamy Yogurt 650-750gr

2$5 for

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2500

Some Restrictions Apply

Arla

Dofino

1kg

5000

ALL LE CREUSET

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McCain Tasti Taters

680gr

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN:

points

Wong Wing Egg Rolls

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OFF

bonus

3500

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500gr, Each

10,000

Fres

PER

European Wieners

99 3

PER

Freybe

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Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

99 4 hC

99 3

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Fresh Canadian Simmering Chuck Short Ribs

Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

Fres

Outside Round Marinating Steak

Fres

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Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

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Sunrise Traditional

Fresh Pork Side Ribs

Fresh Grade A Whole Frying Chicken

Family Pack, 7.69 per kg

7.69 per kg

• No Antibiotics • No Animal By-products • Vegetable Grain Fed

Sunrise Traditional

• No Antibiotics • No Animal By-products • Vegetable Grain Fed

Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs 8.80 per kg

Sunrise Traditional

Fresh Split Chicken Wings

Bistro Flatbed Toaster QF# 9222

• •

per lb

Schneiders

Bacon 375-500gr

99 each

Schneiders

Wieners Selected 375-450gr

2$ for

Janes

Pub Style Chicken

835-907gr

699,000

Something New!

Q-Points

king Solutions! c a n S e l p m i S

Viva Puffs 300gr

Pudding or Kool Aid Snack Pak

2$4

¢ 89

4 $5 for

Dr. Oetker

Sauce’n Cake 225gr

Dr. Oetker

Mug Cake 2x90gr

NEW!

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each

Bonus Q-Points Freybe

Bavarian Smokies 600gr, Each

10,000

points 3000

Planters Bag Peanuts 550-600gr

5000

Orville Redenbacherʼs Pop Up Bowl Gourmet Popping Corn 210-246gr

5000 Lynch Sauce 375ml

Dare

for

Dr. Oetker

Pudding Supreme 90gr

for

2$5

Frozen Real Fruit Beckʼs Non-Alcoholic Bottle Beer Beverage 6x330ml 295ml

Ultimate Cookies 325-350gr

Minute Maid

4x99gr

Dare

each

bonus

Jell-O

300gr

500gr

Dare

Ruffles Macaroon Biscuits

Johnsonville

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for

PER

Brats or Italian Sausages

per lb

Bodum

• No Antibiotics • No Animal By-products • Vegetable Grain Fed

11.00 per kg

PER

¢ 99

3$ for

¢ 99

5000 Asian Family Roasted Sesame Seeds 60gr

2500

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D O

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H E A R T

S O M E

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G O O D !

25¢

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Taquitos 794-853gr

Armstrong

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese 600gr

Bassili’s Best

Burritos or Chimichangas

Lasagna or Spaghetti

907gr

2$ for

454gr

Steak Sauce

Kraft

400ml

475ml

Pasta

Hungry-Man Dinner

for

700-900gr

360-455gr

Borax Nature’s Freshener 2kg

Unico

for

AUTHENTICALLY PRODUCED

100% Fruit Smoothie

IN SMALL BATCHES IN THE HEART OF ITALY

4 4 Shredded Cheese 320gr

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

525-720gr

4 2.63lt

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Robertson’s

4 4

Skippy

Peanut Butter

Marmalade

Unico

Vegetable Oil 3lt

Olives

375ml

Soft Margarine

for

5 4

Ocean Spray

Cocktail or Juice Blend 3lt

Canneloni, Manicotti or Jumbo Shells

2$ for

TV Dinner 280-383gr

Clorox

Tomatoes 796ml

2.4lt-2.84lt

Fresh Rain, 120’s

2$ for

4$ for

Fabric Softening Sheets

2$ for

Unico

Lasagne Noodles 375-500gr

2$ for

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

4$ for

540ml

Royale

Signature Bathroom Tissue 24’s

Tea

Unico

Snuggle

Ultra Liquid Bleach

Tetley

Facial Tissue 88’s-132’s

20-24’s

for

Christie

Belvita Biscuit 250gr

Helping clean up where memorable meals leave off.

Select-A-Size Paper Towels

Disinfecting Wipes 70’s

Stouffer’s

Bistro Crustini

Disinfectant Spray 350gr

6’s

Plus Applicable Fees

Lysol

Bounty

250gr

Swanson

Plus Applicable Fees

Original, 1.81kg

2$ Unico

Becel

1kg

250ml

Tropicana

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

450ml

Saputo

General Mills

Naked

Unico

2.95lt

for

Dressing

Swanson

20 Mule Team

Liquid Detergent

375-400gr

Fresh Laundry Features

Purex

Ocean’s World Cuisine

Taste Home! l a e R g n i g Brin

1lt

595-652gr

500gr

Pizza Mozzarella Cheese

Tomato Ketchup

Skillet Meals

Natural Sliced Cheese

530ml

Bari

Armstrong

Authentica Sauce

Heinz

Swanson

454gr

Ground Coffee

125-175gr

250gr

El Monterey

Nabob Coffee Co.

Fibre 1 Bars

Quickies

El Monterey

from Becel or participating Dempster’s products goes to Health Care! www.dosomegood.ca

¢ 25

Bassili’s

811-931gr

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General Mills

Rising Crust Pizza

5 99 5 99 2 99 3

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Cascade

Dishwasher Detergent

Assorted Sizes

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H E A R T

S O M E

www.nanaimobulletin.com

G O O D !

25¢

H e l p b u i l d t h e Q u a l i t y Fo o d s C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h E n d o w m e n t Fu n d !

To QF und! Health F

Delissio

Taquitos 794-853gr

Armstrong

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese 600gr

Bassili’s Best

Burritos or Chimichangas

Lasagna or Spaghetti

907gr

2$ for

454gr

Steak Sauce

Kraft

400ml

475ml

Pasta

Hungry-Man Dinner

for

700-900gr

360-455gr

Borax Nature’s Freshener 2kg

Unico

for

AUTHENTICALLY PRODUCED

100% Fruit Smoothie

IN SMALL BATCHES IN THE HEART OF ITALY

4 4 Shredded Cheese 320gr

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

525-720gr

4 2.63lt

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Robertson’s

4 4

Skippy

Peanut Butter

Marmalade

Unico

Vegetable Oil 3lt

Olives

375ml

Soft Margarine

for

5 4

Ocean Spray

Cocktail or Juice Blend 3lt

Canneloni, Manicotti or Jumbo Shells

2$ for

TV Dinner 280-383gr

Clorox

Tomatoes 796ml

2.4lt-2.84lt

Fresh Rain, 120’s

2$ for

4$ for

Fabric Softening Sheets

2$ for

Unico

Lasagne Noodles 375-500gr

2$ for

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

4$ for

540ml

Royale

Signature Bathroom Tissue 24’s

Tea

Unico

Snuggle

Ultra Liquid Bleach

Tetley

Facial Tissue 88’s-132’s

20-24’s

for

Christie

Belvita Biscuit 250gr

Helping clean up where memorable meals leave off.

Select-A-Size Paper Towels

Disinfecting Wipes 70’s

Stouffer’s

Bistro Crustini

Disinfectant Spray 350gr

6’s

Plus Applicable Fees

Lysol

Bounty

250gr

Swanson

Plus Applicable Fees

Original, 1.81kg

2$ Unico

Becel

1kg

250ml

Tropicana

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

450ml

Saputo

General Mills

Naked

Unico

2.95lt

for

Dressing

Swanson

20 Mule Team

Liquid Detergent

375-400gr

Fresh Laundry Features

Purex

Ocean’s World Cuisine

Taste Home! l a e R g n i g Brin

1lt

595-652gr

500gr

Pizza Mozzarella Cheese

Tomato Ketchup

Skillet Meals

Natural Sliced Cheese

530ml

Bari

Armstrong

Authentica Sauce

Heinz

Swanson

454gr

Ground Coffee

125-175gr

250gr

El Monterey

Nabob Coffee Co.

Fibre 1 Bars

Quickies

El Monterey

from Becel or participating Dempster’s products goes to Health Care! www.dosomegood.ca

¢ 25

Bassili’s

811-931gr

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

General Mills

Rising Crust Pizza

5 99 5 99 2 99 3

5Per$fect Da

Cascade

Dishwasher Detergent

Assorted Sizes

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Vienna

Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

per 100gr

10 Pack Crispy

Chicken Drumsticks

Cooked Instore

BBQ Pork Back Ribs

10,000

points

bonus

Armstrong Melts Slices 125gr

2500 Pillsbury Apple Turnovers 383gr

3500

Crisco Shortening 454gr

per 100gr

Our Own Fresh Made

PER gr

100

Sesmark

Method Liquid Laundry Detergent

99 per 100gr

75-96gr

Sweet & Sour Pork .................................

Method Cleaner Selected, 828ml

2500 Jiffy Plain Lunch Bags 50ʼs

5000 Glad Cling Wrap 90m

each

Airwick Solid Air Freshener 170gr

3000

Deep Fried Prawns ..........................

895 495

Serving Suggestions

Fresh Ling Cod Fillets

Pink Salmon Fillets Stuffed with Crab & Shrimp

Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp

99 per 100gr

PER gr

100

41/50 Count

Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails Frozen or Previously Frozen

U10 Size

Colossal East Coast Scallops Frozen or Previously Frozen

69 per 100gr

Imitation Crab Meat

PER

100gr

69 per 100gr

per 100gr

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3500

8 Pieces

Available at Select Stores

300ml

5000

Medium

Method Liquid Dish Soap

2500

per 100gr

Chow Mein

Crackers

3000 532ml

100

per 100gr

Cheese

PER gr

Chicken Salad or Artichoke Asiago Chicken Fusilli Salad

Medium

Swiss

Emmenthal

Each

Maple Ham

Roast Turkey Breast

Bonus Q-Points

Grimm’s

Sunrise

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Bakery Fresh

Cheese Buns

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

9” Apple Crumble Pie

Selected 12 Pack

99 7

3 Blueberry Muffins

Bar Cake

6 Pack

Country Harvest

Bread

Strawberry Shortcake

Selected 675gr

Casa Mendosa

Cream Puffs

10” Tortillas

2 $5 for

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Love Crunch Organic Granola

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2 $6

Madhava

Organic Flavored Agave Nectar

WOW!

Organic Flax Plus Meal or Flaxseeds

Quality Fresh

¢ PER

100gr

Family Favourites Trail or Manhattan Mix 225-250gr

2 $5 for

Purex

Envirocare Double Roll Bathroom Tissue 12’s

99 6

Cascades

Enviro White Facial Tissues

130’s

Country Harvest Bread

Cinnamon Raisin or Cranberry Muesli, 675gr

5000 Olafsonʼs Pita Wraps 6ʼs

3500 Cuisine Camino Organic Fairtrade Chocolate Chips 225gr

3000

Cuisine Camino Organic Cocoa Powder 224gr

3500 Letʼs Do Organic Unsweetened Coconut 250gr

425gr

99 3

for

99 2

Nature’s Path

for

2 $5

333gr

99 2

Selected 284-400gr

points Q

bonus

3500

325gr

Nature’s Path

10,000

8ʼs

for

Nature’s Path

Each e

Weight Watchers Multigrain Flat Rolls

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arts Musical offers emotional journey BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

l o ve t r i a n g l e turns deadly in the musical tale Oklahoma. Set at the turn of the century, in wide-open country where cattlemen and farmers are fighting over water rights, the musical follows the rivalry between Curley and Judd and their love of Laurey. Oklahoma comes to the Port Theatre for two performances Saturday (March 2) 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (March 3) 2 p.m. It takes the audience on a trip into both the best and darkest aspects of relationships. The musical, presented by The South Island Musical Theatre Society, offers an emotional journey. The love triangle is only one of the relationships that form the core of the musical. “In Oklahoma there isn’t one star, all the leads are equally as powerful,” said Cathy Schmidt, president of the society. Dave Ehle plays Judd in the production. It’s the first time he’s acted on stage. “He does an amazing job. He plays the character very well,” she said, adding that Judd has many emotions ranging from confused, to hurt, to angry. His darkness is explored in many ways, including a dream sequence. In one scene Laurey, played by Sarah Lane, falls asleep and enters a dream world. She starts by hav-

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Josiah George, front centre, who plays Will, sings with the men’s chorus during the South Island Musical Theatre Society’s presentation of Oklahoma. The musical shows at the Nanaimo Port Theatre Saturday (March 2) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (March 3) at 2 p.m.

ing an “amazing dream” said Schmidt. Laurey is having a fantastic time with a person she believes to be Curley, played by Graham Brockley, but it changes and she is instead with Judd. “Her dream turns into

a nightmare. It ends on a bit of a dark note,” said Schmidt. “Judd does everything wrong and hurts people and scares people.” Emotions are heightened with the addition of a live orchestra, conducted by Hilary Coupland.

“The music itself is amazing. It truly is what live musical theatre is all about,” said Schmidt, about the addition of the orchestra instead of actors singing along to canned music. She said at first it’s

challenging for both the actors and the orchestra to mesh. During initial rehearsals the orchestra isn’t present but when it is brought in later Schmidt said you can see the impact in the actor’s eyes during those

first songs sung together. Tickets are $32/$29 members and $5 for eyeGO high school students. They’re available by calling 250754-8550, at the Port Theatre box office, or online at www.portthe atre.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Play examines the challenges of middle-aged dating BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Val and Andy are looking for love. They don’t want a casual fling, but something more meaningful – a connection that will lead to a lasting relationship. Andy decides to put a personal ad in the newspaper, which Val answers. The two agree to meet on a blind date, but coax their two friends, Nina and Matt, to tag along for moral support. The four, all in their mid-50s, are the central characters in Norm Foster’s comedy Looking. The play opens Thursday (Feb. 28) at Cedar Community Hall, and is being presented by the Yellow

Point Drama Group. Director Armand Dos Santos said the play is a mixture of genres. “It’s written a bit like a British farce,” he said. “There are four scenes. There is not a lot of space between each scene. It is quite seamless.” The play introduces the audience to the pitfalls of middle-aged dating and the challenges of finding someone and where to meet them. It stars Gordon MacInnis as Andy; Brian March as Matt; Moira Steele as Nina and Barbara Metcalf as Val. Dos Santos said it’s been great working with an experienced cast of actors. “It all by bits and pieces piles up and in the end it’s magic and

QQuickfacts YELLOW POINT DRAMA GROUP presents Looking, a Norm Foster play. It premieres Thursday (Feb. 28). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for opening night are a special price of $12 and available by calling 250-245-7516 or e-mailing ypdg@shaw.ca. The play runs various nights until March 16.

things all happen,” said Dos Santos about bringing the play to life on the Cedar stage.

The Yellow Point Drama Group is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The group formed in 1952 and produced its first play in the spring of 1953. “It’s a bit of a miracle in some way, it’s in the middle of farmland,” said Dos Santos, adding the members manage to somehow keep the group going and people continue to come to the productions. He said one of the keys to the group’s longevity could be the style of theatre. The hall is set up in a cabaret style where people sit at tables rather than in rows. The group is planning to host a celebration performance in April with a night of performances and historical displays. Dos Santos said details are still being worked

out and the group will make an announcement about the event closer to April. Looking opens Thursday (Feb. 28). Opening night tickets are a special price, $12, and the show starts at 8 p.m. The play runs March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Tickets are $17 adults/$12 youth. A special dinner theatre presentation is March 9. Tickets are $35. The show starts at 8 p.m. A matinee is March 16, tickets are $12, doors open at 1 p.m. and the play starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, by calling 250-245-7516 or e-mailing ypdg@shaw.ca. For more information please go to www. yellowpointdramagroup.org. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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THEATRE THE 39 STEPS, presented by Nanaimo Theatre Group at Baily Theatre. Runs until March 9, Wednesdays to Saturdays with a matinee March 3. Tickets $16 for Wednesday, Thursday and matinee shows/$18 for Friday and Saturday performances. Call 250-7587224 or go to http:// nanaimotheatregroup. com. LOOKING a comedic play presented by the Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Hall. Premieres Thursday (Feb. 28) and runs until March 16. Feb. 28 performance has a special ticket rate of $12. March 9 show tickets are $35 which includes a threecourse dinner. All other performances are $17 adults/$12 youths. For

more information, show times and tickets call 250-245-7516, e-mail ypdg@shaw.ca or go to www.yellowpoint dramagroup.org. OKLAHOMA at the Port Theatre Saturday (March 2) 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (March 3) 2 p.m. Tickets $32/$29 members/$5 eyeGo. Call 250-754-8550 or go to www.porttheatre. com.

EVENTS storytime for adults tonight (Feb. 26) at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. WORDSTORM, a spoken word and open mike event tonight (Feb. 26) at the Vault, starting at 6 p.m. Feature performers Heidi Greco,

TOM GREEN: A Night of Stand Up Comedy at the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre March 8, 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at Lucid, Transformations, Harbour City Music, The Dog's Ear and www.ticketzone. com.

ets $15 in advance from the bar or $20 at the door. THE SLACKERS with special guests the Bananafish Dance perform at the Queen's Friday (March 1) 9 p.m. Tickets $19.50 in advance from the Queen's, Fascinating Rhythms or www.ticketweb.ca. ALMOST LIVE plays the Harewood Arms pub Saturday (March 2).

MUSIC DR. HOOK featuring Ray Sawyer at the Port Theatre Wednesday (Feb. 27) 7:30 p.m. Tickets $49.50. Call 250-7548550 or www.portthe atre.com. ON THE DOCK acoustic concert series at the Dinghy Dock Pub Wednesday (Feb. 27) 7 p.m. Features Nicole Johnson, Thomas Morris and The Tracers. Tickets $20 includes round-trip on ferry. NOMEANSNO punk show Thursday (Feb. 28) 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Cambie, featuring SLAGS and The Abbie Hoffman Society. Tick-

MAGICAL MYSTERY DUO performs at Acme Food Co. Saturday (March 2) 7-10 p.m. TRIO GRANDE plays at the Well Pub Saturday (March 2). FIONA STUART N DI BOYZ play at the Red Willow Coffee House hosted at Hope Lutheran Church March 8 starting at 8 p.m. Open mike 7-8 p.m. Admission $5 at the door. U4 A TRIBUTE TO U2 performs at the Queen's March 8. Tickets $15 in advance from the bar or $20 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. LITTLEHEAD plays the

www.nanaimobulletin.com Harwood Arms pub March 9. TERRI CLARK performs at the Port Theatre March 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $45. Call 250-7548550 or www.porttheatre.com.

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ART CAROL REID presents her new paintings at Artzi Stuff. Exhibit runs until end of February. PAT PALMER exhibits her work called Moving Into the 21st Century at Art 10 Gallery throughout February. PHOTOGRAPHY exhibit at the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery during February features work by Harbour City Photography Club members.

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rnie passed away peacefully on February 7, 2013 at the age of 102 years, at Stanford Place in Parksville, BC. He was predeceased by his wife, Margery (nee Knight) in Parksville; his sister, Sadie; brothers, Frank (Ethel), Tom (Linda), and sister, Edith (Ted) Hubbard all in England. Born in Walthamstow, England, Ernie grew up in the Highams Park area of London becoming a Boy Scout and meeting Baden Powell. At the age of 18 he apprenticed to the Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Company and travelled to Canada, begininning as a clerk in Northern Ontario in the fur trade. He and his future wife, Margery met at Dinorwic, Ontario. After managing many posts across Northern Ontario, Ernie and Margery moved to BC and ďŹ nally retired on Vancouver Island from Kitimat, settling ďŹ rst at French Creek and then moving to Pym Street in Parksville. Always interested in the outdoors, Ernie is remembered as an avid ďŹ sherman, in earlier years, along with camping and lake boating. He and Margery were early members of the Arrowsmith Naturalists, participated in Brant counts and were always strongly interested in the environment around us. Ernie and Margery were supporters of St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Edmundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church in Parksville, with Ernie being a longtime member of the choir. Ernie is lovingly remembered by his only son, Tom and daughter-in-law, Lorraine of Nanoose Bay, BC; granddaughters, Terri (Rundle) Williamson of Canmore, AB; Laurie (Bart) BatesFrymel of Vancouver, BC; Edie (Cliff) Richard of Edmonton, AB; also great-granddaughters, Serina and Kyla Williamson and Lexi and Alina Richard; additionally, nephews and nieces, Barrie Bates, Gaynor Foster, Graham Bates, Neil Hubbard, John Hubbard in England and overseas and Jane Closs and John Closs of Ontario, George Bell and Ian Bell of Alberta. We thank the staff at Stanford Place in Parksville for their ongoing care and attention for Ernie. In particular thanks to Vicki, Carla and Heather and all the many others who cared for and supported Ernie through these last few years. We would also like to thank the Rev. Andrew Twiddy of St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and St. Edmundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church for his ongoing support for the family. Cremation has taken place. A service and celebration will be held July 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. At St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Edmundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd., Parksville when family and friends are best able to gather. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be most appreciated.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Doreen Loretta Grant in Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital on February 16, 2013. Her family is deeply appreciative of the efforts made by firemen, paramedics, doctors and nurses to resuscitate her following her sudden heart attack on February 13th. Doreen was born on April 18, 1950 in Niagara Falls, Ontario and moved to Calgary in 1969 where she soon fell in love with both her husband and the outdoors. She became an enthusiastic camper, angler and hunter. Doreen then discovered Labrador Retrievers and fell in love yet again, training a succession of furry friends over her life. Doreen came to Nanaimo largely because of the climate. As well as an enthusiastic angler, she became an avid hiker, gardener and baker, always generous with both her production and knowledge. She loved the renewal of spring and her flowering bulbs have spread throughout much of the neighbourhood. Doreen worked part time as a clerk in Medical Imaging in NRGH for 25 years. Her own health decline was gradual but sadly, seemingly relentless over the past year. Doreen is predeceased by her father, Bill Kemp. Doreen’s immediate survivors are her husband, Bill Grant; mother, Dorothy Lorie; sisters, Diane Kemp, Debbie Kane, Patti Maracle, Pam McGowan; and brother, Bill Kemp Jr. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, most within the Niagara Falls region of Ontario. Other family includes, Esther Grant, Barbara Morck, Ronald Grant and Donald Grant. Doreen also has nieces, nephews and cousins throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. In addition, Doreen all but adopted the beloved children Julia and Jeffrey Geiger, her “bright spot” through both pleasant and difficult times. Flowers gratefully declined. Doreen would have much preferred a contribution to the Salvation Army, an organization to which she did not belong but tithed. A personal cremation will occur followed by a celebration honouring Doreen at a later date.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Tuula Michelle Opheim, deceased, formerly of 183 Acacia Ave, Nanaimo, BC are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the Executor at 33704 Lincoln Road, Abbottsford, BC V2S 1R9 on or before March 21, 2013, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.

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DECKHAND/COOK required onboard Harvest Vessel in Tofino. Deckhand Duties include pulling nets and harvesting fish, clean and sanitize harvest vessel, shovel ice and keep order and neatness aboard harvest vessel,tying up vessel, keeping a look out, etc. This job is very repetitive and physically demanding. Cook Duties – These duties are in addition to the regular deckhand duties noted above. Cook is required to shop for and store food onboard the vessel and to prepare at least one dinner meal per day for a crew of 7 or 8 men. Must be able to prepare full wholesome meals that are not from packaged food. Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean galley and head onboard the vessel. Qualifications - Experience on board commercial vessels an asset, but not a requirement. Good physical condition and knowledge of rope tying a must. Must be energetic, self-motivated, self-starter and conscious of surroundings. Must be able to work long shifts from evenings into the early morning. Must be able to work away from home for 3 to 5 days a week. Must be able to share accommodations in tight quarters with other crew. Applicant must already hold or if hired must be trained to a minimum of an A2 MED and a WHMIS certificate. Email resume to VIemployment@gmail.com HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LIMITED- requires a full time processor operator to run a Tigercat H855C with Waratah HTH624 head. Full year work and union rates/benefits apply. Please fax resumes to 250-287-9259.

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ENGINEER required onboard Harvest Vessel in ToďŹ no. Engineer must maintain the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall operating systems, including 5 diesel engines in three engine rooms, pumps and circulation systems in 12 holds as well as required to oversee harvest operations and control the loading of ďŹ sh. Engineer must keep order and neatness aboard harvest vessel and participation in regular deckhand duties is also required. The engineer position is a physically demanding position. QualiďŹ cations Candidate must be familiar with the operation and maintenance on a variety of diesel engines, have the experience necessary for trouble-shooting problems to all equipment onboard a vessel and knowledge of circulation pumps and ďŹ sh hold slush systems. Must be energetic and in good physical condition, self-motivated, self-starter and conscious of surroundings. Must be able to work long shifts from evenings into the early morning. Must be able to work away from home for 3 to 5 days a week. Must be able to share accommodations in tight quarters with other crew. Applicant must already hold or if hired must be trained to a minimum of an A2 MED and a WHMIS certiďŹ cate. Email resume to VIemployment@gmail.com

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PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554 PET SITTING in my home. Life experience with All animal types. ALL Furry animals, Fish & Reptiles welcome. Day/Night, Short/Long term, available anytime. Carrie 250668-4717 BCGirlsRock@hotmail.com. MUST be dog friendly.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK GIRL’S BDRM set: matching twin beds, with headboards, night table, dresser w/mirror, 3-drawer chest. 250-758-6578 KENMORE 7’ Chest freezer, excellent shape, $95. (250)751-8862.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VIOLIN SALE for Adults & children. Also, Cellos. Both very, very nice. Please call (250)701-2035.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000. (250)597-8070

BC Real Estate Holding Co. (1989) FOR SALE ...with 1 semi-waterfront Parksville property. Assumable mortgage $350,000.00 ...plus 2 waterfront properties in Qualicum Beach $750,000.00 All income generating properties... Wanted: 1 commercial lot/bldg Call:250-752-3813 for details

DINETTE SET, 4 chairs, white, $75. Sofa bed, $100, recliner w/ ottoman, brown vinyl, like new, $75. Apartment sized piano (Heitzman) $500, china cabinet, $350. Please call (250)752-4400. HONDA POWERED generator, EM5000, $800. 10” Dewalt 770 radio arm table saw, $75. Call 250)757-8724. LOG LATH, for making log homes or pillars, c/w industrial land lease. (250)743-3198 or 250-732-3239 LOG SHELLS for sale. Lathed logs, proﬁled & notched to ﬁt your plans. Ph. 250-732-3239 or 250-743-3198 MORE THAN 50 lbs glass beads, plus pendants, spacers and more, $700 obo. Call Stella after 5 PM at (250)756-7931

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1BDRM DUPLEX SxS. Close to college. Electric heat. $500. N/S, N/P. Avail. March 15th. (250)753-6229 1-BDRM, FULL bath. F/S, W/D - very private. Close to Rutherford Rd - No pets, no smoking. Clean, bright unit. Avail now. (250)758-4871.

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open ﬂoor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

TOWNHOUSES

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)

$217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Req’d “Vendor’s Disclosure Statement.” SPA arbitration initiated by owner settled when remedy sought granted by Council. Price reduced from $230,000 because SPA problems ongoing; new complaint lodged with FICOM. Strata managed by Ardent Properties Inc. under a nonexpiry contract. (250)327-4716

BUSINESSES FOR SALE YARD MAINTENANCE Business $4900. Start your own business or grow your client base. Large client list and equipment. Call 250-751-1517

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

Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. New balcony, paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & March. 1 From $645 plus.

250-754-2936

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalow on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4” oak ﬂooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $282,000.00. 250-923-7010 Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft. in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, some furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. $79,500. Just move in! (250)754-6436

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

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 RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE Spots available at great winter rates! Daily, weekly, monthly. Amenities are: club house, laundry, showers, exercise room. Westwood Lake location. 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

ROOMS FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM, close to VIU & Mall. $400./mo. Perfect for student or working person. No partiers, n/s. 250-754-8214

SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $450/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2BDRM $850 F/S, W/D, DW, utils & wiﬁ incl. Fenced yard. Nanaimo 778-269-3012. 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL LOCATION- downstairs brand new 2 bdrm, bath, kitchen, priv entrance, parking. Avail Mar. 15. $900 + shared utils. N/P, smoke outside. Call 250-327-4323, 250-740-5558. C. NANAIMO- Separate entrance, large, bright 2 bdrm lower. Shared laundry. $950 mo inclds utils. NP/NS. Avail now. Call (250)802-0436. DIVERS LAKE area, large 1 bdrm, sep entrance, priv backyard, incls all utils, electric F/P, insuite laundry, $750 mo. Avail March. 1. Call (250)585-6561.

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 WINTER snow tires, 5 months wear, as new. Asia Durun 195/50R15, on rims (off Asuna Sunﬁre). $250. (250)748-2070

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com

REAL ESTATE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

AMAZING GLACIER VIEW 2427 Lomond Place, East Courtenay. 2870 sqft, level entry walk out, 3bdrm, 3 bath. To see http://sandy tonnellier.blogspot.com Call 250-871-4826

WE BUY HOUSES

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

613 BRUCE Ave, Nanaimo. $241,500. Cozy, comfortable 3bdrm, 1.5baths. Lots of updates. Gas heat, W/D, F/S. Call Dave (250)591-1210.

MICRO-WAVE SAMSUNGdeluxe features, never used, $65. Call 250-585-5941.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

Parksville 2.31 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested #250-228-7162. Will look at all reasonable offers.

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1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #307 3270 Ross Rd- 2 bdrm 1.5 bath, $800. 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 412 BRUCE Ave1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS CASSIDY: TRAILER, (large) 34 ft., very private 1.5 acres, near river, pets ok. Close to Hwy. N/S, no drinking. $700 mo+ hydro. Call 250-245-0014

HOMES FOR RENT 1675 KING JOHN Way- 3 bdrms, 3 bath, $1875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1713 MOSSY Rd- 4 bdrms, 3 bath, $1550. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3197 MEXICAN Rd- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1450. 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 DOWNTOWN, SMALL 2bdrm, 4 appl’s, large lot, N/S, N/P. $850. Avail now. 250-756-6490

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FREE RENT 2bdrm, 1bath, lndry hookup, free wiﬁ, private entry & back yard, 2-stall parking. Must be seen! $850/mo. (250)753-7744. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail March. 1, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. NANOOSE BAY (Island Hwy), 2 bdrm, all utils incl’d, avail now, N/S, pet friendly. $900 mo. Call (250)468-0235. DEPARTURE BAY: 2 bdrm, patio, bright, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail March. 1. $950 util’s incld’d. (250)729-9155. OCEAN VIEW, lvl entry suite avail immed, North End on quiet St. Completely self contained. Lrg 1 bdrm w/ laundry. All util’s incl’d. NS/NP, Ref’s req’d. $800. 250-751-2557. UNIVERSITY AREA, 1 bdrm fully furn’d, all inclusive, sep prkg/ent, all utils & cable incl’d, $800,avail now. 250-667-1045 UNIVERSITY AREA: 2 B/R ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, D/W, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900/M. util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Bob 250-618-4775

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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CENTRAL LOCATION- upstairs brand new 3 bdrm, full bath, kitchen, 3 appls, parking. Avail now. $1150 mo + shared utils . N/P, smoke outside. Call 250-327-4323, 250-740-5558.

TOWNHOUSES #12-1600 Morey Rd- 3 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #2-3231 Lauren Mary Place- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1000. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

‘06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. 2.7L V6, PW/PL, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $4000. Call (250)715-1236.

855 HOWARD- 2 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #9-26 BUTTERTUBS Dr- 3 bdrms, 2 bath $875. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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 2003 REX Air Motor Home. Well maintained, Class A, 29ft, as new. V10 motor, low mileage, garage kept. N/S and N/P $44,900. 1-250-746-7808

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.

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? $500 cash back to pay off Christmas bills. Good credit/Bad credit. www.creditdrivers.ca or call 1-888-593-6095.

AUTO SERVICES

TRUCKS & VANS

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 $16,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047. DOUG’S CARS 250-390-4707.

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

NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association, 1070 Townsite Rd., hosts a grief and loss workshop from 6-9 p.m. Register at 250-7543331, ext. 716. HABITAT FOR Humanity hosts a session for anybody interested in applying to live in a duplex currently being built by the organization. 7-8 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. 250-758-8078 for details.

Wednesday 1992 Crown Victoria 123,000 miles, unsurpassed for comfort, safety and reliability. Asking $1800. Please call 250-331-0361 2006 20’ Adventure 80,000k. Immaculate condition, lot’s of extras. $30,000 O.B.O Please call 250-338-8206

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TOYOTA MATRIX, dark blue. Only 17,000 km. Standard gears, manual windows & doors, diamond body coat, Scotch guard interior, Ziebart undercoating. One elderly driver, no accidents, regularly sernew 2005. viced since $10,500. Ladysmith (250)2452673.

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 1995 G10 CHEVY cargo vanV-6 Vortec engine. $2500. Call (250)746-8182. 2001 CHEVY 3/4 Ton Van, low mileage, good shape. $3,500. Phone (250)714-2804

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. (250)732-5928

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NANAIMO HARBOUR City Crafty Workers, for people aged 60 or older, meet from 1-3 p.m. at Bowen Park Complex in Game Room No. 2. For details phone the office at Bowen Park at 250-755-7501. WEDNESDAY MORNING Coffee Break, featuring live music by Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback, takes place from 10-11:30 a.m. at 311 Fitzwilliam St. Everybody welcome.

Saturday BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a 10-km Nanaimo walk. Registration at 9:30 a.m. at Elaine Hamilton Park (1631 Naylor Cr.) in Cinnabar Valley and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 250-7569796.

Monday NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association hosts its healthy self-esteem workshop from 12:30-3 p.m. at 1070 Townsite Rd. To register phone 250-7543331, ext. 716. SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free fivesession ‘job search’ workshop series covering topics such as understanding the labour market, preparing resumés and cover letters, acing interviews, and marketing your skills at 101-155 Skinner St. Register at 250-714-0085. HUB CITY Stamp Club regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Table event, all collectors welcome. For more information, call 250245-8186.

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month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bowen Park Complex, Room 2. A forum for all aspiring or published writers. To register, phone 250-755-7501. PARADISE ISLE Seniors’ Drop-in Centre hosts pool and cribbage tournaments with soup and sandwich, noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at 201 Albert St. For details, call 250-754-9566 or e-mail paradiseisle_ nanaimo@shaw.ca. ONTARIO LADIES meet the second Wednesday of the month for coffee at Longwood Brew Pub. It also meets for lunch the last Monday of the month. Phone 250-751-0415. MALASPINA TOASTMASTERS meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at ABC Restaurant on Mary Ellen Drive. For more information, call 250751-5204. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24-hour meeting list information at 250-753-7513 or www. nanaimoaa.org. NANAIMO COMMUNITY Hospice Companions Through Grief drop-in program with trained facilitators for support of people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, 1729 Boundary Ave. 250758-8857. UPLANDS LUNCH Bunch Toastmasters meets Wednesdays noon-1 p.m., 101-5070 Uplands Dr. www. uplandslunchbunch. com. SEPARATION AND Divorce Support Group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 7-9:30 p.m., Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St, side door. Call 250716-1551 or e-mail info@nanaimomen. com for more information. 60+ DANCE to live music with Bowen Seniors at the Bowen Park ballroom, Thursdays 7:3010:30 p.m. Come as a guest, continue as a member. ISLAND COUNSELLING offers Stop Chasing Your Mind. Anxieties, worries, insomnia, depression, fears, loss/grief, anger are not normal stress.

Manage these struggles in a small, safe group every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. 250-7549988. ALS SUPPORT group meets fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Patients, family, caregivers welcome. 1-800-708-3228, ext. 221. NANAIMO UNIT of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. For further information, contact the unit at 777E Poplar Street or call 250-7418180. NANAIMO HEALING Rooms. Come in for prayer, Mondays 7-9 p.m and Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. at Eagle Mountain Church, 1 Terminal Ave. (same building as Grehound bus depot). Contact urhealed.nanaimo@ gmail.com. CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association free recovery workshops, Room 19, Beban Park. 250-716-8827 for more information. MID ISLAND Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Room 8, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 250-758-3668. TOPS GROUP meets Mondays, Room B019, NRGH from 6-7:30 p.m. near the sat lab entrance. Lose weight sensibly. 250-7544334 for info. TOASTMASTERS ON The Hill meets Tuesdays at 5- 6:15 p.m., Vancouver Island University, Bldg. 180, Rm. 316. 250-758-3227. SUNRISERS TOASTMASTERS meet Fridays, 6:30 a.m, Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd. 250-585-2232. ENTERPRISING TOASTMASTERS meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Fairview Elementary School. 250-7546636. HEART OF F the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., at Royal Canadian Legion 257 in Lantzville. 250-7223233. COUNCIL OF F Senior Citizens Organizations

is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Organizations or individuals wishing to affiliate can contact 604-576-9734 or e-mail ecbayer@ shaw.ca. YELLOW POINT Singers community meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Secondary School. 250-6160421. PARENT SUPPORT Circles free weekly groups for parents with children 12 and under. 1-800-665-6880 for information. HUB CITY Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Occidental Pub (downstairs), 432 Fitzwilliam St. Visit hubcity.toastmastersclubs.org. KIWANIS SUNRISERS morning coffee meetings, Thursdays at 8 a.m. Contact nanaimo. sunrisers@yahoo.com. NANAIMO SUPPORT Group for people living with mood disorders takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at Church of Nazarene, 2150 Departure Bay Rd. 250-729-9191. NAR-ANON FAMILY Group meets Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Hall, 4235 Departure Bay Rd. 250-390-1216. ALATEEN HOSTS meetings for teens aged 12-18 from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of the Church of Christ, 1720 Meredith Rd., each Tuesday. Visit www.alateen.org for details. WELLINGTON ACTION Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Wellington Community Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave. Visit www.wellingtonbc.ca/wac/ for more info. SPANISH CONVERSATION Club hosts its regular meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Harbourfront Library. Call 250-753-1154 ext. 238 or e-mail ref@virl. bc.ca. TROUBLE HEARING? Canadian Hard of Hearing - Nanaimo meets third Monday of each month at Christ Community Church, corner of Bowen and Northfield roads, at 1:30 p.m. For details phone 250-591-6206. THURSDAY NIGHT cribbage at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wellington Road. Starts at 7 p.m.

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JR. A HOCKEY team loses 7-1, wins 5-2.

Bucs can win playoff series

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Clippers have been good at righting the ship after a loss, and they did it again this past weekend. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team won one of its two weekend games, losing 7-1 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday at Frank Crane Arena, then defeating the Powell River Kings 5-2 the next night on the road. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, said his team put together three good periods in Saturday’s road win. “Way better focus, way better effort consistently towards our common team goals…” he said. “And we played harder.” Gre g F raser, Brendan Taylor, Josh Bryan, Kyle Kramer and Trevor Fitzgerald were Nanaimo’s goal scorers and goalie Derek Dun made 32 saves for the win. “We got better as the game progressed, which is a good sign,” Vandekamp

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Reid Sturos, right, tries to get free from Alberni Valley Bulldogs opponents Kurt Gosselin, left, and Chase Van Allen during Friday’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena.

said. “That’s what we’re seeing quite a bit in our games lately. Our conditioning is kicking in and we’re playing well in the latter stages of most games.” The previous night against Alberni, not much went right for Nanaimo

after Reid Sturos tied the game 1-1 midway through the first. Dun was pulled after the 4-1 goal early in the second period and Jayson Argue stopped 26 of 29 pucks the rest of the way as shots ended up 40-38 for the Bulldogs. “We’re just trying to

smooth our game out a little bit…” Vandekamp said. “When we’re consistent with our game – we played such a strong team game [Saturday] night – it’s frustrating when we’re not doing that every game. So that’s the focus right now.”

GAME ON … The Clippers (29-19-0-3) play Friday (March 1) against the Victoria Grizzlies at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. The Clips then visit the Grizz on Saturday and play the Bulldogs on Sunday at Port Alberni. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Mariners men make it to volleyball nationals BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The VIU Mariners have made sure that their surprising season will last a little longer. Vancouver Island University’s men’s volleyball team qualified to compete at nationals thanks to a silver-medal finish at the Pacific Wester n Athletic Association

championships in Cranbrook this past weekend. VIU’s men earned the trip to Welland, Ont., on the strength of a semifinal victory Friday over the Camosun Chargers, 22-25, 29-27, 25-23, 25-18. “When you’ve got that win-or-gohome game and win it, it was a neat feeling,” said Abe Avender, VIU coach. “It was neat to see how we all came together at the end.”

The M’s dropped the first set, which the coach said was partly nerves and partly the fact that Camosun had won a quarter-final match the day before and were already warmed up, whereas VIU had had a bye. “We found our way,” Avender said. “We passed really well and served quite solid. If we can serve and pass we can do a lot because we

can run such a great offence that way. Once we got our bearings that way it was pretty smooth.” After that huge win, Saturday felt like a long day as the M’s awaited their night-time gold-medal match. There they ran into a “hotter than hot” Capilano Blues team, Avender said, and the Mariners lost 26-24, 25-23, 12-25, 25-20. ◆ See ‘MARINERS’ /27

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Vancouver Island University’s badminton team has qualified two of its athletes for nationals. Pat Thompson and Melissa Liew both placed second in singles play at the Pacific Western Athletic Association championships Feb. 16-17 in Coquitlam, earning them wildcard berths to the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association championships. Nationals begin Thursday (Feb. 28) in Barrie, Ont. In other team news, coach Janice Walker was selected as the PacWest Coach of the Year.

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The Nanaimo Buccaneers junior B hockey team has a chance to advance to the next round of the playoffs. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League club took a 3-0 lead in their bestof-seven quarter-final series on Saturday with a 4-2 win over the Kerry Park Islanders at Mill Bay. Garrett Dunlop scored a pair of goals and Will McNamara and Beau Blanaru had the others for the Bucs. Riley Medves made 19 saves for the win. Game 4 is tonight (Feb. 26) at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena. The winner of the series advances to play the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in the North Island Division final.

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Wellington teams make provincials

DOVER BAY boys and girls extend seasons, as well.

The Wildcats have got their claws on a couple of berths to provincials. Wellington Secondary School’s senior AA boys and senior AA girls both advanced through this past weekend’s Island championships. The Wildcats girls won the Island title, defeating St. Michael’s University School 63-52 on Saturday at SMUS. Welly’s boys were runnersup at Islands, falling 66-56

to Brentwood in Saturday’s final at the Wellington school gym. Sara Simovic and Victoria Brown were top scorers for Wellington in the girls’ final. In the boys’ final, Tyler Radelja led his team with 26 points and Ethan Schulz added 15. “We would have liked to win the Islands because we haven’t done it for a long time at our school,” Radelja said. “We tried our best and we almost did it.” Wellington advanced to the final thanks to a 77-65 win over Lambrick Park in the semis. Aaron Copley led his

team with 22 points in that one and Radelja had 19. Also at the senior AA boys’ Islands, the Woodlands Eagles and Nanaimo District Islanders were eliminated after two losses each. The Eagles boys lost 71-54 to Lambrick and then 82-72 to Shawnigan Lake. Aaron Halsall scored 29 points in the first game and Bryson Cox had 45 the next day. The Islanders fell 57-35 to Mark Isfeld, then 95-45 to SMUS. Top scorers for ND in those games were Aidan Goodall with 16 and then Tyus Barfoot with 21. Also this past weekend, the

Dover Bay Dolphins senior AAA girls hosted Island championships, where they placed third thanks to a 58-52 victory over Spectrum. Gabby Jeffrey led her team with 15 points in that game and McKenzie Nicks scored 13. The Dolphins girls get to challenge Fraser Valley’s fifth seed for a berth at provincials. That game is today (Feb. 26) at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Bay Secondary School in Victoria. Dover’s senior AAA boys placed second at North Islands in Duncan, losing 70-62 to Cowichan on Saturday. Dover advances to the Island championships.

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Brentwood player Jason Tran, left, defends against Wellington Wildcats opponent Ethan Schulz during Saturday’s senior AA Island final.

Mariners women upset ◆ From /26 “They were definitely dedicated and wanted to win that gold medal, but I think that they knew that they were through [to nationals]…” said Abe Avender. “It would have been so nice to hang a banner in our gym but we still have an opportunity to hang a really neat banner up.” COURT SHORTS … The Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association champion-

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