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Students set for three-week humanitarian trip I WORK IN West African country includes delivering school supplies. BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A group of Nanaimo secondary school students are going to West Africa next week on the trip of a lifetime. Seven francophone students from Nanaimo District Secondary School have worked hard to raise the money needed to go on an 18-day trip to Senegal with 13 other students from around the province. But it is not your average, relaxing spring break trip – it consists of three weeks of humanitarian work. The trip, from March 13 to April 1, is organized by the provincial Conseil Scholaire Francophone school district’s distance learning school and is the final part of a two-year global perspectives course. In Senegal, the students will visit schools to deliver supplies and books, work in orphanages and help out in small villages, using the city of Mbour as a base. “I’m just expecting to leave there heartbroken,” said Grade 12 student Catherine Charlebois, of working with the children in orphanages. “I’m excited but kind of terrified at the same time.” Francis Richard, also in Grade 12, hopes to immerse himself in the experience of culture very different from the one he’s known all his life, where there are no big box stores or cellphones and the electricity doesn’t always work. “I really wanted to make a difference at some point in my life and this was an option to do it,” he said. The global perspectives course covers such topics as globalization, African cultures and how industries work in developing countries. Part of the course requirement is raising $4,000 to finance the trip, $500 of which goes to covering the costs of sending Senegalese children to school – it costs $200 for

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Catherine Charlebois, left, Francis Richard and Lucas Pallard are part of a group of Nanaimo students heading to West Africa next week on a humanitarian trip with other students from the Conseil Scholaire Francophone school district. The district has schools in communities across the province as well as a distance learning program. The trip is part of a global perspectives distance learning course.

a child to go to school for a year, so each of the B.C. students will send more than two kids to school for one year. “We’re sending about 80 children to school between the 20 of us,” said Lucas Pallard, a Grade 11 student. The seven Nanaimo students raised the money by bagging groceries, selling donuts and hotdogs, roadside cleanup work and making presentations to local service clubs. They also went to elementary schools to solicit donations of items

like school supplies, clothing and toothbrushes. Each student will transport a 22.5-kilogram box of these donations to Africa along with their own bag. Christian Côté, principal of the CSF distance learning school who teaches the global perspectives course, said Senegal is one of the more stable countries to visit in Africa and the students will be staying on a college campus in Mbour. He said the district decided to run this program online for francophone students

from across the province to apply because it would be hard to get enough students from one school – the school starts off with 60 applicants and between 20 and 25 students end up going to Africa. The trip provides students with an opportunity to think about different ways of living and being happy, Côté added, and the students will see people who live in poverty and don’t have access to electricity or running water. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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The B.C. government announced a $1-million boost to its seniors’ abuse protec-

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the Vancouver-based Seniors Abuse and Information Line to extend its hours to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. It offers information, advice and emotional support for seniors and their friends and relatives who suspect elderly people are being

abused or taken advantage of. The number is 1-604437-1940 in Metro Vancouver and toll-free provincewide at 1-866437-1940. Saanich councillor and former MLA Susan Brice, a volunteer with the seniors’ support organization Silver Threads, said members see cases of abuse frequently. “It’s the elderly woman who comes to her craft class with unexplained bruises,” Brice said. “It’s the

couple who lose thousands of dollars through a telemarketing scam. And it’s the quiet-speaking gentleman, who while living with family, appears neglected and uncared for.” Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan said he has encountered abuse and exploitation of seniors in his own family, and it comes up frequently as he has travelled B.C. asking seniors and their caregivers what they

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Rob Feenie, executive chef for the Cactus Club Cafe restaurant chain, presented a cooking demonstration for Vancouver Island University culinary students and a cheque for $3,000 to inaugurate the Cactus Club Culinary Award Thursday.

Celebrity chef Rob Feenie came out to Vancouver Island University Thursday to share his knowledge and officially inaugurate the Cactus Club Culinary Award. Cactus Club Cafe has partnered with the university to establish an annual $1,000 educational award for VIU culinary students. Feenie, executive chef for the Cactus Club Cafe chain, joined Perry Schmunk, Cactus Club marketing director, to present Bruce Williams, VIU Foundation board chairman, and Debbie Shore, VIU chef and culinary department chairwoman, with a cheque for $3,000 to pay for the award for the next three years. After the demonstration, Feenie and Jasmin Percic, Cactus Club product development chef, gave students a demonstration on how

to prepare braised lamb ravioli. Feenie also shared with the students his knowledge and passion for his profession and personal experiences from travelling abroad over the course of his career. “I hope at some point I’ll get to work with all of you,” Feenie said to the class at the start of the demonstration. “I love what I do.” Students also received signed copies of Feenie’s latest cookbook. Feenie opened the internationally celebrated Lumière Restaurant in Vancouver, followed by Lumière Tasting Bar and then Feenie’s, a more casual Canadian Bistro, next door to Lumière, in 2003. Competing on the television show Iron Chef America, he won his event. Cactus Club Nanaimo also hosted a private reception Thursday evening to celebrate its 15th anniversary and renovation grand opening where it auctioned off a moose head that once decorated the dining room, for charity bids supporting the VIU culinary program.

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Good food often sparks the best conversations, but a conversation about food is taking place to ensure Nanaimo enjoys food security and strategies for decades to come. In 2008, the city adopted its official community plan called planNanaimo. Part of that plan includes a section on food security and how the community can develop sustainable local food systems, encourage partnerships in food security and ensure access to nutritious food for all of Nanaimo’s citizens. People, organizations and businesses involved in the food sector are beginning that discussion today (March 9) during a workshop hosted by the city titled Food for Thought – A Conversation on Food Systems at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Deborah Jensen, community

development planner for Nanaimo, said the intent of the meeting is to begin building the Nanaimo Food Charter and Food Strategy as directed by planNanaimo. “What we’re hoping to take away from Saturday’s conversation is what the community is thinking about in terms of food,” said Jensen. “What makes Nanaimo unique in the overall food system? There are so many aspects to a food system and we really want to focus on the ones that are of the most importance to this area.” The conversation is getting started at a time when several different forces are converging that will affect food supply, and how food is grown and distributed on Vancouver Island. Development, zoning, urban agriculture, community gardens, emergency food supply, feeding the hungry, increasing populations, the economy, and municipal policies

are all combining factors affecting the conversation on food. Crystal Dennison, executive director of Nanaimo Food Share, a nonprofit organization with a mandate of ensuring people have access to the nutrition they need, said she is excited to begin the process and is keen to see what other people and organizations bring to the table. “We’ve been looking at other communities for a while that have a food charter in place and it’s good Nanaimo is willing to get on board and actually look at the needs of our community,” she said. “Creating a food strategy will not only develop better food systems, it will provide validity to the work we’re doing.” Nanaimo Food Share offers programs that encourage cooking and gardening. It also offers programs like Good Food Box, Farm 2 School, gleaning, and Seedy Sunday, an event which drew more than 700

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people last week. A food charter is a municipal vision of what food sustainability looks like down the road. Dennison said communication and a unified strategy are needed to create a sustainable system that will provide food growers with avenues to sell their products, efficient distribution and more options for consumers. “When there is an actual strategy, we can refer back to it when we’re looking for funders, when we’re looking for outside organizations for support or to partner with other groups, it’s a concerted effort,” said Dennison. The food strategy policy Nanaimo develops will likely work to complement Nanaimo Regional District’s Agricultural Area Plan, which was adopted in October. Jensen said the first draft of the strategy is expected to be completed by the end of April.

Nanaimo school officials think proposed provincial legislation that would require school boards to promote the use of school property by child-care providers but prohibit districts from profiting is a good move. Education Minister Don McRae wrote a letter to school boards recently explaining the legislation, which is intended to maximize the availability of affordable child care in schools. Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman, said Nanaimo trustees are well ahead of the legislation, which was introduced Feb. 22. Reimer said there are already a number of before- and after-school daycare programs as well as a few all-day programs in schools. “We do have vacant rooms throughout the district,” she said. Trustee Bill Bard said there are wait lists throughout the district to get a child into licensed daycare spaces and opening up empty spaces could help the district with its bottom line because there are still costs associated with empty rooms. If someone is paying the costs to be in that space, that relieves the burden on the district even if it can’t make a profit, he said. “I don’t believe we make a lot of profit on community groups using space,” Bard added.

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stance was likely sprayed on the doors the previous night, but not discovered until late morning the first time the doors were used. The girl was not seriously hurt, but was traumatized by the incident. A school district maintenance crew removed the substance from the doors. “We had a similar incident at Woodbank Primary a few years ago on the playground equipment,” Reimer said. Several children playing on the equipment were affected in that incident. “I just want to get across how problematic this can be because it has the potential to hurt children,” she said. Police are continuing to investigate the incident at McGirr. “This was shear stupidity involved in a senseless, thoughtless act that could have had serious ramifications to the health of these little kids,” O’Brien said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Police are searching for the suspect behind an armed robbery in central Nanaimo. The robbery happened at 7 p.m. Thursday when a masked man with a gun entered the Esso gas bar at 1050 North Terminal Ave. “There was nobody else in the store except the clerk,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “A guy came in – his face covered with a mask and hoodie – shoved a gun in the clerk’s face, pushed him to the ground, grabbed money from the till and ran out.” Police were on the scene quickly, O’Brien said, but were unable to track down the culprit. The male clerk, 21, was uninjured, but badly shaken by the incident and is being tended to by RCMP Victim Services. The suspect was wearing a purple mask, dark-coloured hoodie and brandished a silver handgun. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrime stoppers.com.

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Inbrief Elections B.C. aims to reach more voters city scene

PREP WORK underway during pre-election campaign period.

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Liquor stores take donations People can support this year’s dry grad celebration in Nanaimo by making a donation at any B.C. Liquor Store in the city. Last year, the Support Dry Grad campaign in B.C. Liquor Stores in Nanaimo and Ladysmith contributed more than $10,000 toward dry grad events. This year’s campaign runs until March 30. Dry grad events are alcohol-free graduation celebrations and are meant to help prevent underage drinking. “The Dry Grad Campaign promotes alcohol-free, post-prom or post-grad events that diminish the possibility of tragic consequences,” said Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon in a press release.

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The 40th British Columbia general election is scheduled for May 14 and Elections B.C. is busy updating the voters list and political parties and individuals are preparing for the campaign period. The province is in the middle of a 60-day pre-campaign period that lasts from Feb. 15 to April 15, during which time campaign spending by political parties and standing candidates is restricted, but there are no restrictions on third party groups. Then on April 16, the writ of election – a formal order signed by the chief electoral officer and the Lieutenant Governor calling for an election to be held – marks the start of campaign period. “It sets the clock ticking,” said Don Main, Elections B.C. spokesman, adding there are restrictions on third party groups as well as parties and candidates during this period.

The campaign period lasts 28 days and important dates to remember up until the election are: April 23, when voter registration closes so that Elections B.C. can do a final voter’s list; April 26, when the nomination period closes; and May 8-11, when advance voting takes place. Main said there are plenty of opportunities for residents to vote: they can do so at any advance or general voting location in the province, not just the location listed on the yellow card, and they can also vote by mail. “B.C. has more ways to vote than anywhere else in Canada,” he said. And Elections B.C. has started its voter registration campaign. Main said people are receiving notices that list the people who are registered to vote at their residence and they can go online at www.elec tions.bc.ca/ovr or call 1-800-661-8683 to update their information. Voter registration drives take place in Nanaimo in various locations over the next month or so, including shopping malls and Vancouver Island University, and Elections B.C. is doing a public awareness campaign using concepts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design students and working with

Candidate selection underway

The list of standing candidates for Nanaimo’s three electoral areas – Nanaimo, Nanaimo-North Cowichan and Parksville-Qualicum – is still incomplete. As of Thursday, the only standing candidate listed on the Elections B.C. website for any of the three electoral areas is Brunie Brunie, running as an independent in Nanaimo. Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog confirmed that for the NDP P, he will run again in Nanaimo, Doug Routley is the candidate for Nanaimo-Cowichan and Barry Avis is the candidate for Parksville-

Qualicum. The B.C. Liberal Party has not released a full list of candidates yet, but it was announced in January that four-time gold medal paralympian Michelle Stilwell is the candidate for Parksville-Qualicum. The Green Party of B.C. website has listed Ian Gartshore as the candidate for Nanaimo and Mayo McDonough for Nanaimo-North Cowichan. The B.C. Conservatives website has put forth two names for the area so far: John Sherry for Nanaimo-North Cowichan and David Coupland for Parksville-Qualicum.

Apathy is Boring, a national organization that is sending volunteers to events to get youth to register. Officials will also go to high mobility neighbourhoods and new subdivisions and residential complexes. “We have a very mobile province – lots of people move in the province, particularly in urban centres and they don’t think of updating their voter registration,” said Main. “We’d love to see everybody turn out.”

Just 51 per cent of eligible voters voted in the 2009 election, he added. The final key dates in this year’s election process are May 27, when the final count takes place, June 5, when the writ of election is returned to the Chief Electoral Officer and Aug. 12 – the financing report filing deadline for candidates, political parties, constituency associations and third party advertisers. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

TTeachers find ways to increase students’ activity in schools BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Being physically active on a daily basis is crucial to a person’s health and wellness and Nanaimo educators are doing their part to instil this habit in students. Since 2008, all students in the public education system are required to participate in daily physical activities. At the elementary level, schools offer 30 minutes of endurance, strength and/or flexibility activities each day and for Grades 10-12, students must document and report a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Schools can choose between 30 minutes daily or 150 minutes weekly for students in Grades 8 and 9. And teachers say the physical activity is paying off with more attentive learners. Jacquie Poulin, principal at

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principal Gregg Halfyard said many students at his school start the morning off with a run around the neighbourhood and he also takes students to the gym on Fridays while teachers meet to discuss learning strategies. “The kids look forward to their Friday fitness,” he said. “It makes the kids excited to move.” Halfyard said the daily physical activity requirement makes schools aware of the importance of getting students moving and it helps regulate the hyperactive kids and raises the energy levels of lethargic students. “It provides that balance for them,” he said. “I’ve really noticed the behaviours are better, especially in the morning.” Educators were concerned at first about how they were going to fit the 30 minutes into an already packed school day, but when something is important, you just make time, said Halfyard.

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Report offers ideas on ferries The release of the B.C. Ferries Consultation and Engagement Summary Report completes a monumental exercise involving more than 2,000 people in 30 coastal communities. The process included opinion surveys, town halls, webinars and discussions with government officials and the broader general public from Queen Charlotte City to Victoria. The result: an admirable public relations exercise in every way – too bad it’s unlikely to make any splash ahead of the May 14 election. From the NDP’s perspective, success in May is all but a done deal, especially given the B.C. Liberals’ ability to handicap their chances of re-election with each passing week. Given the party’s free-fall in the polls, it’s unlikely the B.C. Liberals will rally behind coastal residents’ call for government subsidies for fear of losing what little of their base is left in the North, Interior and Lower Mainland. At least the report will be at the top of the growing pile, in easy view of whichever party is selected to govern the province for the next four years. Although service cuts are clearly a looming reality, the report’s findings show coastal residents are open to a number of creative options with the potential to significantly reinvent the B.C. Ferry Services Inc. we’ve all grown accustomed to. More than 60 per cent agreed some routes may be better served by a bridge. Nearly 80 per cent want B.C. Ferries to consider replacing aging vessels with ships powered by “alternative fuels” like liquefied natural gas. Approximately 66 per cent of respondents suggest the company look into the use of passengeronly vessels. Who knows if any of these options will bring B.C. Ferries out of the red, but there’s always hope a newly elected government will be moved to pick up the slack. 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

BY MARK RUSHTON

Cross-border shopping is, it appears, the activity “de jour” these days. Border crossings are up so much we just hit a 15-year high in the number who sally south of the line to get gas, groceries and other perceived bargains. Close to 14 million British Columbians lined up at the four crossings serving the area to spend their dollars and ultimately deny our economy a substantial cash-flow. Money that keeps people employed on this side of the border, money that in taxes helps support our social network which includes health care and education, money that might, should local merchants see it, actually end up lowering prices here. To make things easier, the provincial government has erected big reader signs on the freeway and near crossings indicating wait times to cross – and many times I see 20 or 30 or even 60 minutes of idle time on those signs. If it takes that long to go through U.S. customs, it must take equal minutes to get back home. So how much is your time worth? Figure on a busy day, two hours to negotiate the back and forth across the border, at least an

hour’s driving time, probably $20 in fuel, to save $50 on a $300 grocery buy in B.C. Lest you think I’m above reproach, I must confess that until the turn of the new millennium, I frequently killed an afternoon shopping for fishing, hunting and camping gear in Bellingham and environs. It had cool stuff you couldn’t get here, at very reasonable prices. Also, back in the ’80s when I had a truck that got nine miles to the gallon, empty or loaded, city or highway, I did occasionally buy fuel across the line. But never did I buy groceries, or big box items. It was too much hassle to deal with duty that would often result in a bargain “gone south.” Recently, however, the federal government provided a bonus to cross-border shoppers, greatly increasing the duty-free limits. Of course, you have to spend a few more days, and a lot more dollars, renting hotels and buying meals to take advantage. And that again brings up the question: how much is your time worth? Convenience and similar quality keeps me and my money on this side of the line, and I can’t justify wasting hours to theoretically save a couple of bucks.

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I won’t argue against people trying to hedge their budgets, and if you combine the “savings” with a family outing, then perhaps it makes sense. But that “sense and savings” comes at a cost to where you live. Because, for every loonie spent outside our country everything will continue to get more expensive here, thanks to the demands we make on our government to maintain the quality of life we are accustomed to. We want to be paid more, we demand faster (and free) health care, and we want a protected environment. Much of that comes from retail cash flow and taxes to our government. None of it comes from an American merchant or the U.S. government. Admittedly, on one of my only two trips south since 9-11, I did buy a puppy from Oregon and I’ve also purchased online a couple of unavailable-up-here products. Is it my place to tell you not to shop for presumed savings in the U.S.? No. But you might pause to wonder why there are often vehicles with Washington State plates in the Costco parking lot in Abbotsford. ◆ Mark Rushton is a columnist with the Abbotsford News. A Black Press newspaper.

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City fathers shouldn’t give harbour away To the Editor, Our city fathers do not seem to have the ability to see the obvious, that is, why would a private company want to take over this city’s great asset of the Nanaimo Boat Basin. Profit, profit and better yet more profit – that is the only reason that private companies exist. It is only reasonable to believe that because a private company wants it, our harbour must be profitable. The private company is willing to commit to and pay a 30-year lease, guarantee millions of dollars in improvements that will require interest-bearing loans while still making profits for the shareholders. To my reckoning, based on invested dollars and commitments, the profits to be made should be about $1 million a year or $30 million for the term of the contract. Even were I high on my estimate by 50 per cent, the private company could

still make at least $15 million in profits. That is not chump change. Combine all of that private company’s expense such as lease payments, the cost of borrowing for improvements, the payment of dividends to shareholders and the cost of operations such as maintenance, staff, office rental, hydro bills and so on. That combination is an amount much greater than what the city would incur running the operation itself. That much greater amount being given to a private company would be better spent on the services our public harbour now provides. The city could take an amount similar to what the private company would have paid as a lease and put it into a reserve fund for future harbour development and/or improvements. The city can also borrow at a much cheaper rate than the private sector for

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Time to let hotel go To the Editor, I have been following the conference centre hotel story with interest and I am very concerned that our civic leaders, in their desperate attempt to rectify the conference centre mistake, will be adding another fiasco to it. If you make a mistake, isn’t it better to admit it, learn from it and move on? If Mayor John Ruttan truly wants to leave a legacy, I have a suggestion: forget this hotel. It is a recipe for financial disaster for the taxpayer. There is no enduring legacy of the conference centre decision, why would we think the hotel will be any better? How about fixing up the Colliery dams? That legacy will be experienced by our community every day in a deeply meaningful way. Mayor Ruttan will go down in Nanaimo’s history as a man with vision, able to see that future generations will look back and be eternally grateful for what was decided. This is a no brainer. R. Hunter Nanaimo

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City of Nanaimo can borrow money at a cheaper rate to upgrade the Boat Basin, thereby keeping the marina in the public’s hands, says letter writer.

those necessary repairs and improvements needed right away. So to the people who want our city fathers to give away our most profitable harbour to private interests, please try to

educate yourselves before speaking about things it seems you know not of. Also stop making these silly recommendations to our council. Alan MacKinnon Nanaimo

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B.C. on its way to meet justice reform targets in action plan BY SHIRLEY BOND When travelling long distances, it’s necessary to turn around to see how far we’ve come. With this in mind, let’s look at what’s changed in our justice system since government issued a green paper a year ago on the challenges facing B.C.’s justice system – challenges that many other jurisdictions are struggling with as well. I’m proud to say that we’re well on our way to meeting 10 justice reform targets set out in October in the first of a twopart action plan for achieving sustainable reform. White Paper: Part One, A Modern Transparent Justice System responded to Geoffrey Cowper’s independent review of the justice system. The plan focused on Cowper’s recommendations for new ways to collaborate with our partners in the justice system. This type

of collaboration will be critical to dealing with the reality that, despite a declining crime rate and $1 billion in annual funding, our justice system is not providing many of the outcomes that British Columbians expect. What specifically have we done? We recently appointed nine additional Provincial Court judges to help address caseload pressure. We also signed an agreement with the Office of the Chief Judge to work together on two court backlog reduction projects. Reducing backlog is vital to creating a system that provides timely justice. New legislation introduced this session paves the way for a more transparent, timely and balanced justice system. The legislation would establish a new Justice and Public Safety

Council to set the strategic direction for the justice and public safety sector. It includes amendments that will support increased efficiencies in judicial administration, including lengthening the term a chief judge may serve to seven years, and clarifying the administrative powers of this position. This will give the chief judge more time and authority to develop and carry out longer term initiatives. Since we released our first white paper, we also received recommendations from the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry and results from public engagement on the B.C. Policing and Community Safety Plan. Our immediate response strives to honour the memory of the missing and murdered women in B.C.

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We appointed former lieutenant-governor Steven Point to chair an advisory committee that will ensure that community perspectives, such as those in Vancouver’s downtown eastside, are kept at the forefront during the development of our ongoing response to commissioner Wally Oppal’s recommendations. Under the Justice Transparency and Reform Act, the attorney general can draw on the wisdom of knowledgeable partners across the justice system to serve on advisory committees. We know we can benefit from their expertise. We are establishing a new Justice and Public Safety Council, in consultation with participants across the justice system, to set the strategic direction for the justice and public safety sector. Justice Summits will provide important input into that stra-

tegic direction and focus on how the system is performing and how it can be improved. The first summit will be held this month. When we started justice reform a year ago, we knew that the type of systemic changes we envisioned wouldn’t be easy and wouldn’t happen overnight. Looking back on our progress, it’s clear we have certainly paved the way for a modernized justice system. The second part of the white paper, released recently, sets out future commitments and continues to build on the important progress we’ve made over the past year toward modernizing and transforming B.C.’s justice system into one that is more timely, transparent and balanced. ◆ Shirley Bond is Minister of Justice and Attorney General of B.C.

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Event raises money for kids Bowl for Kids Sake made a huge splash for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island. More than 50 teams bowled for eight hours Sunday at Brechin Lanes, raising $22,070, nearly double the $13,000 goal. “We couldn’t be more thankful for the entire community for helping out. Our sponsors, donors and bowlers made this event so worthwhile from start to end,” said Tali Campbell, event coordinator. The Nanaimo Clippers donated 300 tickets to their final regular season game March 10 for every participant in the Bowl for Kids Sake. For more information please visit www. BigsCVI.ca.

Spring photo contest opens The B.C. Egg Marketing Board is offering its first spring photo contest. Contestants are asked to submit their best photo for the theme: What spring means to me. Grand prize is a $100 gift certificate to a retailer or restaurant, plus having the photo featured on the board’s Facebook page. Contest is open to all B.C. residents and will run from now until April 14. To enter, please visit www.facebook.com/ bcegg.

Employees give to United Way The United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island is pleased to announce that employees at seven BMO Branches in the Central Island contributed $14,173 through their employee giving program, as well as a $3,500 corporate donation from BMO to the Change Starts Here campaign. The nearly $700,000 raised this year in the Central Island is funding 22 local organizations delivering 26 programs into 2013. In 2012-13, there were 98 central Island businesses which contributed to United Way through their workplace giving programs. Please visit www.uwcnvi.ca.

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Exploring art often means getting lost Helen O. Binns leads demonstrations during annual culture and art show through parks and recreation BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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rt has been a part of Helen O. Binns’ life from an early age. “I’ve been exposed to art since I could walk,” she said. Each time she creates, the piece is different. “I get lost in it. It depends what I am drawing or painting,” said Binns. “With watercolours I end up exploring. I enjoy doing it. I feel better after it … I am amazed at what comes out.” Although she has a bachelor of science in chemistry she has always been drawn to artistic mediums to express herself. She creates watercolour paintings and graphite drawings. While living in Winnipeg she took art classes. When she moved to Calgary a friend saw Binns’ abilities and encouraged her to teach. When she moved to Nanaimo in 2005 she started teaching for parks, recreation and culture. A five-month trek across the globe to explore the different artistic styles in England, Moscow, Thailand, New Zealand and Fiji also inspired some of her art classes. In each country she worked on paintings and said the style of work she created in each area is very different. “In every country, even though I used the same palette, it was very different from the paintings produced, different colours – I was definitely affected by the weather. England is a lot of greens,” she said. Binns instructs a number of classes this spring and summer including drawing, watercolour classes for

beginners and intermediate levels, and West Meets East, a class that introduces techniques used by Eastern artists such as Lien Zhen and Andy Loo. Binns has also been an instructor for Arts Alive and some of her pieces will be on display at the Nanaimo Harbourfront library in May. There are many established artists who take some of the intermediate courses to access studio space and connect to other artists. Although abilities can vary, Binns can still help guide artists in different directions regardless of their experience level. Binns said it’s because of her coaching background, having taught different sport courses over the years. People can see a wide variety of artistic styles during the Fourth Annual Culture Art Show and Sale on March 24, noon to 3 p.m., at the Beban Park Social Centre. The event features the work of people from the city’s adult art classes. Harpist Kirsty MacDonald will also play during the event. During the event Binns will lead a demonstration from 12:30-1:15 p.m. Artist Marilyn Ridsdale will lead a demonstration 1:30-2:15 p.m. Each artist involved in the show and sale will have a booth where they can sell their artwork. All sales are between the artist and customer. People who have taken an art class through the city are invited to participate in the show by contacting Teresa.Harewood@ nanaimo.ca by March 18. For more information about the show or upcoming classes please call 250-7565200 or go to www.nanaimo.ca.

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With the springlike temperatures lately Nanaimo residents are starting to feel the itch to get out and enjoy this amazing place we call home. This is the ideal time of year to try something new and/or continue to pursue a favourite hobby. Here at Parks, Recreation and Culture, we can’t imagine a better way to celebrate the (almost) arrival of spring

than to browse through the new spring and summer Activity Guide available now. Within the guide you are sure to find a program or class that is suited to the interests of you or your family. Whether it’s swimming lessons, signing up for a rec pass, trying a creative art class, or dropping in for a round of pickle ball, we have a wide range of programs and classes to meet everyone’s needs no

matter what your age or ability. Whatever your interests are, we have an activity for you. Inside the guide you will also find a wide variety of summer day camps and programs for children and youth to stay active this summer. There are many new programs such as: Early Risers Yoga, Cardio Cross Training, Tea Leaf Reading, and Website Design – The

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG Workshop Sat, March 16th, 10-3. $22 supplies incl. Info/Registration 250-758-1561

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who passed away March 10, 2008 It’s been 5 years and not a day goes by that you’re not thought of. Not a day goes by that a Mother’s Love is not forgotten. Always love you Mom, and miss you!

Kim & Family DEATHS

DEATHS

MORTENSON, Floyd B.

September 10, 1941 – March 3, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father and husband Floyd. Floyd passed away March 3, 2013 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after a 3 year battle with Lung Cancer. He is survived by his wife Sandy; stepson, Grant; son, Irving (Kristine); daughter, Cheryl; step children: Susan, Brenda (Dave), Darrel and their mother Karen; his sister Phyllis (Berk); nieces, Ronee, Marnie; and numerous grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Irving and Irene. Floyd was born in Vancouver BC, and moved to Nanaimo in 1945.After graduating from NDSS in 1959, Floyd spent 20 years working in menswear at Eaton’s and then Fred Asher’s as store manager on the lower mainland, Victoria and then Nanaimo. When Fred Asher’s stores closed he became a taxi driver and owner/operator in Nanaimo (for over 30 years) where he made many friends. As a long-time resident of Nanaimo he had an inexhaustible knowledge of local history, especially when it came to politics. He was an active member of the community and was a Scout Master with Scouts Canada. Floyd’s positive attitude and humour was unwavering even near the end of his life and he will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. O’Farrell for her caring and compassion throughout his illness. A Celebration of Life will be held March 11, 2013 at 2pm at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1720 Bowen Rd. In lieu of owers, donations may be made, in Floyd’s name, to the Canadian Cancer Society. First Memorial Funeral Services(250)754-8333

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17,18, 19 Applications for Artisans 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DEATHS

DEATHS

Elliott, Wayne Douglas

June 9, 1950 - February 28, 2013 With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Wayne Douglas Elliott on February 28, 2013 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wayne was born June 9, 1950 to Ray and Jacky Elliott in Ottawa but grew up in Victoria, and ďŹ nally settling in Nanaimo. His ďŹ rst love was family, followed closely by a passion for the open road. Wayne spent 45 years driving truck until his illness made it no longer possible. He always kept his unique outlook on life and his keen sense of humour humour. To know Wayne meant you were engulfed by his infectious laugh. Wayne is survived by his soul mate and life partner, Dianne Lambert; the lights of his life, his sons, Daniel and Brett; and cherished grandsons, Caleb and Kayden. He is also survived by his brothers, John (Kris), Robert (Deb), and their families; as well as his aunt Winnie Wood. Wayne will be forever missed by his best friend Bill Rowbottom, who was at his side throughout his illness, as was his little dog Snoop. The family would like to thank the health care p o ess o a s involved professionals vo ved in providing p ov d g Wayne Way e with exceptional care. We would also like to thank the management and staff at Superior Transport in Coquitlam who were like family to Wayne. It was Wayne’s request that no funeral be held, but a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

ISLAND HAIR MANAGEMENT has an opening for a qualiďŹ ed Hair Stylist. Competitive hourly wages, commissions & productivity rewards! Part time or Full time 250-245-7661.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891

HELP WANTED

TRAVEL

ALLEN & COMPANY

PALM SPRINGS/ Desert Hot Springs: Mobile home/Senior’s Park. Avail. Mar, Apr. $1200/mo. (250)756-4937

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR Own Boss. Learn to Operate a Mini-OfďŹ ce Outlet from home. Free online training, exible hours. www.freedom-unlimited.info

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Comox Valley Law Firm. Seeking full-time conveyancer with minimum of ďŹ ve (5) years experience. Knowledge of econveyance and BC online ďŹ ling prerequisite. Wages will reect experience. Please contact: Shirley Williamson email: shirley@allenlaw.ca Telephone : (250) 703-2583 BARTENDERS & SERVERS experienced, P/T or F/T. Please call 250-468-1735.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RNs Needed IMMEDIATELY Nanaimo Seniors Village Retirement Concepts is a family owned private company based in Vancouver BC that provides seniors housing and care services ranging from Retirement Living, Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Care throughout the Province. RN applicants must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current active registration with CRNBC, BSN preferred. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers p While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS

Happy py 90th Birthday Leslie Roberts You have enriched our lives with compassion and love. Thank you for being the perfect role model, teaching us the value of family. With love and affection, your daughter Judy, son-in-law, Rodney, grandchildren, Lisa & Jennifer, and great grandchildren, Kaitlynn & Tyler from Ontario.

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

CDA WANTED for 3-4 days a week to cover maternity leave in busy downtown dental office. Please drop resume off to the office manager at Downtown Dental Group, #5-140 Wallace Street.

RESTAURANT STAFF is required. 9 positions available: 2 Curry Cooks, $17.50/hr, Tandoori. 2 Cooks, $17.50/hr. Restaurant Manager, $22/hr. 2 Sweet makers, $17.50/hr. 2 Servers, $12./hr. Minimum 1 year experience in Indian cuisine. F/T, 40 hrs/wk for 2 years. 2 weeks paid holidays, 7 days paid sick leave+ medical benefits. Maurya Bistro, 2954 Trans Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, V9X 1T2. Send resume to: mauryabistro@hotmail.ca

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Nanaimo location.Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

PET CARE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

LOCAL LANDSCAPE, Bobcat Maintenance company looking to fill two positions, a experienced foreman and a labourer. If you are hard working, career minded and self motivated please send a resume to 27amberjack@gmail.com. Assets for these positions would include a Horticulture ticket, Bobcat experience and irrigation experience.

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

BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, owner’s manual & fitness guide, $450. Bell X spressvue PVR, $250. Full size ping pong table, collapsible, $50. Call 250-246-2238, 250-466-0323.

CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE after March 15, 2013 for hire. Feller Buncher, Log Loaders, Hoe Chuckers, Processors, Skidders and stump to dump service. Call Dan 250-613-6553

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME DETAILING Spring Specials: Up to 40% off Cleaning Windows/Gutters/Vinyl siding(by brush). De-mossing roofs. Power Washing. Insured. Brad 250-619-0999

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

NANAIMO CAMPUS Employment Skills Access Program

TUITION FREE TRAINING

You could be eligible! For more details check our website: http://www.viu.ca/ce/courses/esa.asp

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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Call the qualified specialist... certified Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Garden Care: plantings to pruning, advice, design and more. Call Guy 250-740-2505. Please visit: http://www.virdigrisgardening.com

HANDYPERSONS

ADULT CARE

ADULT CARE

ADULT CARE

Nanaimo Association ssociation for fo Community Living iving

NACL

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling, Moving. Jason 250-668-6851

For more information, please call: Randy Humchitt 250-741-0224 ext. 26, Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Email: homeshare@nanaimoacl.com HELP WANTED

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

We are a non-profit society that has supported adults with developmental disabilities in the Nanaimo area since 1986. We are currently looking for people interested in Home Sharing that have experience supporting people with mental health issues. Specifically, we have a woman who needs communal living (not a separate suite) with a single female with knowledge of Borderline Personality Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Generous compensation and intensive supports through NACL and partnering agencies are available.

HELP WANTED

PETER’S MASONRY: 40yrs experience specializing in all types of stonework, brickwork, fireplaces & more. Call Peter (250)756-8569 or 250-4682706 for your free estimate.

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. MOVING, Deliveries. “Right Price.” Free Quotes. Call Jason (250)668-6851

HELP WANTED

Nanaimo Youth Services Association NYSA is seeking a part time Live-In Resident Caretaker, with on-call expectations, for their 21 unit Youth Housing Complex. Couples are welcome to apply. Qualifications: Previous residential maintenance experience an asset. An understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act and knowledge of Crisis Intervention is desirable. Education, training and experience in the Social Service field preferred. Remuneration is $1,362.86 monthly + $240.00 taxable benefit based on a 25 hour week; full benefits upon completion of probationary period. A two bedroom suite, including hydro and cable, is also provided at a nominal rent of $110.00 per month. Job description can be viewed at our website, www.nysa.bc.ca, or picked up at 290 Bastion St. Nanaimo. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Steve Arnett, CEO, at the above location no later than March 21, 2013. Anticipated start date April 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

LANDSCAPING V.I. LOCAL LANDSCAPES Res & Comm Landscape Maintenance. Reliable, quality work. Call Mike (250)616-2410

PLUMBING

$200 REWARD for return of lost dog. “Peanut” Needs weekly medication. Much loved senior’s pet. Black/grey mix, white paws & chin. Wandered from Chelsea home Feb 25th. (250)716-1410, 9270733, or 250-228-2076

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK

CAT CARRIER: medium size. Good cond; Almost new. $25 (250)753-4701. GOLF CLUBS, ladies, bag and cart, $99. (250)390-2200

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

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189 SPRING TIME Specials for Painting and Drywall Repairs. Painting of walls to 12’x12’ room 8’ foot ceiling,$ 195.00. Includes 2 coats of Cloverdale paint to walls. Taxes included in price. Drywall patch 2’x2’ to wall. $145.00, drywall installed, tape, filled, sanded, primed ready for paint. All work guaranteed, no mess to clean up during or after job is complete. Book your free estimate for your painting and drywall repairs. Free quotes to restoration companies, for seal coats, drywall repairs, texture repairs, painting repairs, power washing. Helping people and restoration companies to take care of their homes and businesses with drywall repairs and painting repairs since 1994 Ltd. Call Jason at 250-797-5067 for FREE estimates or e-mail: jdhpainting@telus.net Thank You

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

WINDOWS

LADIES LEATHER brown jacket, medium 3/4 length size, as new from Danier, $95 obo. (250)390-3126.

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PEAVEY AMPLIFIER, back stage, 80’s, good condition, $75 obo. (250)390-2577.

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

SHAW MOTOROLA HD digital receiver, DCT 6200, exc cond, $95 obo. (250)753-3588

REAL ESTATE

SKIL SKILL saw, $25. Black & Decker 16” electric hedge trimmer,new $40. (250)758-3410.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

WELDING AND cutting hobby tools, like new, $99. More details: 250-751-1355.

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

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

FURNITURE BEAUTYREST Electrically Adjustable, single bed. Excellent cond. $400 obo. (250)7542203

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE, Saturday, March 9, 8am-2pm and Sunday, March 10, 9am-2pm. 470 Larch Street. Complete contents of house. Antiques, collectibles, china, dishes, furniture, garden tools, costumes and much, much more. No Early Birds! Terms Cash.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

$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

FOR SALE BY OWNER 40 years Experience

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

250-753-4208 PLUMBING

NUWAY PLUMBING Main water & sewer line replacements, hot water tanks, upgrades of old piping.

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BROWN EGG layers available, excellent pullets, quiet and friendly, at point-oflaying. Call (250)753-0358 or email: zzvekic@gmail.com

ALL IN carry cases, 7 1/4 skil saw, B/D mouse kit, cordless 3/8 drill w/ charger, $95 obo. Call (250)390-2251.

ROB’S YARDWORK. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

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2011 FORTRESS 1700 DT Scooter. New $3500.00, Asking $1500.00 Almost new,used 7 months, excellent shape. Call 250-954-3217

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 7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344

2000sq.ft. MANUFACTURED home, dry walled throughout, on permanent foundation w/ 4ft. crawlspace. .95 acre level lot, short walk to beach or 5 min. drive to Kin Beach Park. Fruit trees, mature landscaping, garage, woodshed and herb garden. 3 bdr. 2 bath., on-suite has 3 piece w/ walk-in closet. 2nd is 4 piece w/ deep tub. Mudroom, lg. laundry storage room, open kitchen w/ maple cabinets, dining/sitting areas + eat at counter. Lg. family room w/ sliding glass door onto lg. covered deck and private hot tub. Cable to all bedrooms + 2 in family room. Woodstove provides cheap heat. 1500 sq. ft. dream shop, wired 220/110 plumbed with sink + tap, gas heat, 2 13ft. over height bays, office area + upstairs storage area. Option to buy 2 ton electric hoist on 12 ft. I beams. 16x50 ft. cement pad for possible shop expansion. Moving must sell, price reduced to $299,900 for quick sale. Ph. (250)8901071 for appointment to view.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. ofďŹ ce with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-735-0239.

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 ooring, 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

SOUTH NANAIMO 3 bdr 2 bth 1850sq 10,000 sq ft lot 2 yrs old granite counter tops stainless kitchen hardwood oors $354,900. 250-591-2988. 2390 Ellison rd

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.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

COURTENAY: WELL maintained 3 bed, 1.5 ba. New roof, G/H, f/p, w/s, garage, green house, fenced yrd. Close to park, suite potential. $249,900. 1-250-338-5479 (780 19th St). 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

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LADYSMITH (Davis Rd area) near golf course, shopping, private, ocean/mtn views, 2200 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 F/P, in-law suite potential. $275,000. (250)245-4155. $226,900. 3-BDRM Rancher Completely updated. 2672 12th Ave, Port Alberni. Please call (250)731-4898.

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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SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 205-99 CHAPEL Street- 1 bdrm, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2BDRM GARDEN suite, private yard, grnd level entry, F/S, W/D, storage room, 1/2 block to bus, on hospital route. Small pet ok. N/S. Mature adults. Discount neg for seniors or bus riders. $750. 250585-6232 or 778-866-8251 2 BDRM pvt g/l entry, bright, clean, own ldry, util Incl. NS, NP APR 1 $800 250-327-4072 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BRECHIN- 2 bdrm with laundry Close to bus, shopping, ferries. NS/NP, no parties. $875 +utils. Avail now. (250)390-0264, 250-618-049. C. NANAIMO- own entry, lrg bright 2 bdrm. $850. inclds hydro. NS/NP. 250-716-1618. DIVERS LAKE area, large 1 bdrm, sep entrance, priv backyard, inclds all utils, electric F/P, insuite laundry, $750 mo. Avail now. Call (250)585-6561. DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950 heat & electricity incld. Avail April. 1. 250-667-1032. FREE RENT 2bdrm, 1bath, lndry hookup, free wiďŹ , 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. LONGLAKE, WALK on beach. 1 bedroom - private/ bright/ clean bsmnt suite. F/S, W/D. Close to all amenties. No pets/ no smoking. Avail. April 1st - $895. (250)758-4871. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. NANAIMO- NEW ocean view 2 bdrm, W/D, $860 + 40% utils. Walking distance to Rutherford School + bus stop, Mar 15 or Apr 1. 250-751-5703 NEAR COLLEGE, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, F/S, W/D, heat & water incl’d, N/S, N/P, ref’s & D/D req’d, $650 mo. Avail immed. Call (250)753-6932. DEPARTURE BAY: 2 bdrm, patio, bright, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail Now. $950 mo util’s incld’d. (250)729-9155. UPLANDS lrg 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $675+ 1/3 hydro, inclds internet/cable. Txt 306-512-2033

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Buccaneers hang on, win 2-1 squeaker

Toth takes over as T-men coach

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SENIOR A lacrosse team has fresh start behind bench. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Timber men looked within to find their new head coach. Longtime T-men player Kaleb Toth was officially announced this week as the coach of the city’s Western Lacrosse Association club. “Coaching is always something that I’ve looked at getting into and this was just a perfect opportunity to start sooner than later,” said Toth. Earl Nicholson, the team’s general manager, said Toth is a natural choice to be coach. “Just the respect he commands, the fact he’s been here since we started … He’s wellknown in the lacrosse community and respected and his playing career speaks for itself,” Nicholson said. “You could just see what he lent to the club as far as his leadership and knowing the game … You could see that coaching was right up his alley.” Toth was an original member of the senior A Timbermen, having joined the team in its inaugural 2005 season in the expansion draft. He retired from the NLL before this season, and made the decision soon after that he would also retire from the WLA. But just because he was leaving the floor didn’t mean he wanted to

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leave the game. He and his family have been wanting to move back to B.C. from Alberta for some time, he said, and that will now happen. Toth is excited about his first training camp as head coach, and working with Timbermen players from a new role. He said it might be difficult for some of them to adjust to him as a coach instead of a teammate, but he thinks the transition can work. “The players’ and my goal is to make the playoffs and as long as we have a common goal and a common interest, then it’s both parties’ job to make that happen,” Toth said. “I’m going to be prepared, I’m going to make sure that my assistant coaches and the team is prepared every time we play and hopefully we’ll be able to win more games than we lose.” The new coach has been presented with a chance to make a fresh start, since it was just last week that the Timbermen traded away their franchise player Scott Ranger. Toth said it’s tough for a new coach not to have a guy like Ranger around, but added that he felt the trade was a “fair deal.”

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Kaleb Toth is the new head coach of the Nanaimo Timbermen senior A lacrosse team after playing for the franchise since its inaugural season.

Timbermen fans and players can expect some changes. Toth knows the team’s veterans and has some ideas about how the roster might shake out. He’ll expect guys to come to camp in shape and ready to put lacrosse first this season, he said. That will have to happen – Toth’s retirement takes a lacrosse great off the floor. But

then again, it also ensures that a lacrosse great remains a big part of the team. “The odd time I’ll probably think that I could have took it to the net … but that’s not my job anymore,” Toth said. “My job is to make sure that my team is prepared and they know the opposition and they know what to do.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Buccaneers treated Game 2 like they needed to win, and they did win, in a squeaker. The Bucs defeated the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 2-1 on Thursday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre to even the best-of-seven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League series at one game apiece. “We just did what we had to do,” said Will McNamara, who scored both Buccaneers goals. “We took the body, really kept them to the outside of the ice and just put everything on net. We just did the simple things and it paid off.” McNamara’s first goal came less than two minutes into the game on a power play, and his second goal was also a PP marker as he checked a Kings defender and the puck bounced into the Comox net. In the third period things got dicey as the Glacier Kings controlled the play at the Bucs’ end of the ice and Comox’s Michael Pond made it 2-1 with four minutes to go. Nanaimo players blocked shots, dove to try to win puck battles, and did what it took to keep their lead. Goaltender Cam Large made 36 saves for the win. GAME ON … Game 3 will be played Saturday (March 9) at 7:30 p.m. at the Comox Valley Sports Centre … To see an action photo from Thursday’s game, please visit www.nanaimo bulletin.com/sports.

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City’s football players hit gridiron Registration is being held, practices are underway and another season of minor football is just about set to kick off. Football Nanaimo’s upcoming campaign involves a program of spring tackle football being offered for players 8 to 14 years of age. Also this year, a flag football league is being added for U16 and U19 players. Fall tackle football league is scheduled to start in early July. Practice sessions for the spring tackle league have already begun at Pioneer Park on Dover Road. Cost for registration starts at $95 for players aged 8-10 or 11-12 The 13-14-year-old division has a registration fee of $125. For the upcoming flag football season, registration for the U16 division has been set at $50 and at $60 for the U19 category. Players can sign up at the football clubhouse at Pioneer Park every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Planning for the coming football season started with the association’s annual general meeting, where Aileen Mutch Faickney was returned for a second term as

president. Awards lineman. The coaches’ were also given out at achievement award the AGM, as top minor went to Ryan Miller. football coaches and Player awards for players from each age the bantam Redmen level during last seasaw James Dennis-Orr son were honoured. presented with the From the peewee Mike Gurr Memorial Lions, team MVP for Trophy as most valulast year was Dakota able player. Chosen as Cullum. Best offensive best offensive lineman player was Nolan Skol- was Alexander Bihari, sky, while while Caleb best defenWassell THORPE sive player was best REPORT was Owen defensive Ian Thorpe McKee lineman. Columnist and best Jake Borlineman serio was was Kurt tabbed as Schnablegbest offenger. The sive back, most Derion improved Hughes as player was best defenBlake Sinsive back clair, while Xander and Cory Fletcher Merx was named as as best linebacker. most sportsmanlike Named as best and Kashai Tourond receiver was Jesse took home the Elliot, with Brandon coaches’ achievement White the rookie of award. the year. Branton Winners from the Thomson was the junior bantam Lions most sportsmanlike were led by Aaron player and Riley Kutra as the most Savard received the valuable player, Dan Costello MemoZachary Taylor as rial coaches’ achievemost sportsmanlike ment award. and Brian Massick From the midget as most improved player. Dylan Strutt was picked as the best offensive player, Steen Rasmussen as best defensive player and Spencer Strutt as best

Redmen squad, Dylan Tucker was selected as most valuable player. James Danylchuk took home the award for best offensive back, while Chae Faickney was picked as best offensive lineman and Jon Evenson as best receiver. Best defensive lineman was Kento Takata, best linebacker Adrian Keller and best defensive back was Trent Wright. Chosen as most improved player was Tory Martin, with Jaden MacLennan the most sportsmanlike player and Tyler Gavin as rookie of the year. The Silva Trophy coaches’ achievement award was shared by Johah Wassell and Devon Carli. Recipient of the Dave Gilmour/ Casey Smith Memorial Scholarship was Chae Faickney. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. ◆ Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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