Nanaimo News Bulletin, March 12, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

Star candidate Christy Clark welcomes Michelle Stilwell to fold. PAGE 19 Classical calling Pianist known worldwide for performing Chopin. PAGE 27 Medal missed VIU Mariners finish fourth at national championship. PAGE 7

Playoff bound PAGE 26

www.nanaimobulletin.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013

VOL. 24, NO. 134

MP doesn’t back bill to prohibit shark fin imports BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

James Lunney, Conservative MP for Nanaimo-Alberni, says he won’t vote in favour of proposed legislation that would ban the importation of shark fins to Canada, but that he does abhor the act of shark finning itself. Fin Donnelly, NDP MP for New Westminster-Coquitlam, has proposed a private member’s bill, Bill C-380, to prohibit the importation of shark fins to Canada in an effort to protect endangered and threatened species of sharks. MPs will vote on the second reading of the bill on March 27. Lunney said he opposes the bill for technical reasons. “The reason I won’t support the bill is because it’s misdirected in terms of the technical aspects of the bill,” said Lunney. “It amends a law that doesn’t exist anymore. The Fish Inspection Act was repealed.” Shark finning has been banned in Canadian waters since 1994, but countries like China, Spain, Costa Rica, Japan and Taiwan have no laws prohibiting finning, and because of lax Canadian import laws many shark fins from endangered species make

it onto the shelves of Canadian retailers, most notably in Vancouver and Richmond. “This practice which we all abhor has been banned in Canada since 1994. We’re concerned about the practice and we’re working on a solution with our international partners,” said Lunney. Last October, the Vancouver Animal Defence League, along with CTV, carried out an investigation that revealed endangered shark species are being sold in the Lower Mainland. Investigators purchased more than $2,000 worth of fins in Vancouver and Richmond and had each fin’s DNA tested at a lab in Guelph, Ont. Results showed that 86 per cent of the samples tested came from shark species considered endangered or vulnerable. Eight out of the 59 samples came from scalloped and great hammerhead sharks, both of which are on the verge of extinction. Nanaimo resident Marley Daviduk, who has been working with Vancouver Animal Defence League to have shark fin imports banned, said she is concerned about Lunney’s opposition to having shark fin imports banned. ◆ See ‘FEW’ /3

CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN

Curious component Benjamin Harder, Mountain View Elementary School student, tries to identify an item he found on Departure Bay Beach Friday. Harder was with about 20 students picking up garbage for the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society’s Trash to Treasure program. Trash, such as the severely corroded valve Harder discovered, will also be collected from the Maffeo Sutton and Neck Point parks and turned into art with help from local artists.

JEWELLERY SERVICE

GOLD RECYCLING

250.585.1648 Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm 3392 Norwell Drive, Nanaimo

WE B U Y GOLD

NEWS

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

www.nanaimobulletin.com

RCMP need tips on crimes Nanaimo RCMP have a number of unsolved files which they hope the public can help solve. Anyone with any information about the following crimes is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.nanaimocrimestoppers. com.

owner he saw the person who took the bike, but didn’t realize at the time it was being stolen. The suspect is described as an older white male wearing a black puffy jacket, blue jeans and white shoes. He was last seen pedalling toward the waterfront.

2013-5467 On March 5, a black duffel bag was stolen from the 12:30 p.m. B.C. Ferry sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. The duffel bag contained clothing, an inhaler and some personal items.

2013-5984 On March 10, a motorist called police to report that at approximately 4:40 p.m., his vehicle was struck by a rock thrown from the Nanaimo Parkway Trail by two unknown youths as he traveled south bound. No description was obtained of the youth and the rock caused only a small scratch to his car.

had a stereo and an iPod docking station taken from it.

2013-5767 Sometime overnight on March 8, a red Phil and Ted’s Explorer baby stroller was stolen from the front yard of 4125 Uplands Dr.

2013-5586 On March 6, a dark pink girl’s bicycle with ‘NEXT’ written on it was stolen from 488 Gardasan Way.

2013-5867 On March 9, the Nanaimo Golf Club reported an attempted break-in to a storage locker in the south eastern corner of the golf course. Entry was not successful, but the steel plate connecting the hinging doors – and secured with a lock – had been cut through.

2013-5760 On March 8, four vehicle’s parked at Van’s Garage at 587 Townsite Rd. were reported broken into. The vehicles were most likely broken into late on March 7. One of the vehicles

Spring Flyer

2013-5479 On March 5 at 3:40 p.m., a bicycle was stolen from the parking lot of Port Place mall. The bike is a red Norco Katmandu with red dual crown forks. After the theft, a witness came forward and told the bike

ON SALE NOW March 2ND - March 31ST 2013

HEALTHY PRODUCTS AT THE LOWEST PRICES BOTired NUS of Being Tired? SIZE

BONUS SIZE

250 & 500 ml

Full Body Detox

HOT PRICE HOT

PRICE

2424

99 99 500 ml

BONUS SIZE

4499

250 & 500 ml

Relieve Bloating, Gas & Constipation

HIGH

POTENC Y

18 18

500 ml

69 69 30 caps 30 caps

250-751-2919 Located in YOURS IN GOOD HEALTH

250 & 500 ml

Helps Your Heart

POH TE NH CY IG

99 43 99

250 & 500 ml

Country Club Centre

2013-5383 Sometime overnight on March 4, a white Chevrolet Impala had its tires slashed while parked outside 740 Shoreline Dr. ◆ Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person responsible for these crimes.

Inbrief

politics

NDP candidate holds meeting

BONUS Build Strong Bones SIZE

BONUS SIZE

2013-5979 On March 6 at approximately 2 a.m., copper wire was stolen from the Mid Island Co-op parking lot at 4750 Hammond Bay Rd. Video surveillance showed a male riding into the lot and then several minutes later something is placed over top of the camera. No description was provided.

NEW

99 11 11

$ $ 99

60 caps

Come into Nanaimo’s Health Shop p to p pick up your ﬂyer for more g great Flora deals!

Barry Avis, NDP candidate for ParksvilleQualicum is hosting a town hall meeting titled Building a Sustainable B.C. The meeting, featuring Rob Fleming, opposition critic on the environment, and moderated by Marjorie Stewart, will be held at Costin Hall Tuesday (March 19). Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Send us your letters Mail: Letters, Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2H7 Fax: 250-753-0788 E-mail: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com Letters should be no longer than 400 words and will be edited. Please include your address and phone number (although those won’t be published) and a first name or two initials.

NEWS

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

Few sharks protected internationally by UN as endangered species

A little off the top

Troy Soderstrom, foreman with Davey Tree Services, trims deadwood from a Lombardi poplar next to the city cemetery on Howard Avenue Monday. The trees have to be tended to at least every two years to keep dead branches from becoming hazards during windstorms.

CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Chase leads to RCMP cruiser crash BY CHRIS BUSH

THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo Mounties are investigating after one of their members crashed a patrol car on the weekend. The crash happened Saturday about 1:40 p.m. when the officer gave chase to two speeding motorcycles on Uplands Drive, lost control of the patrol car on a curve and collided with a tree and a fence. The car was heavily damaged as was the fence and tree

it collided with before coming to rest on the front lawn of a residence. Constable Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said the officer received cuts to his face. “He was heading down Uplands, trying to negotiate a turn at Mexicana, lost control and went off the road,” O’Brien said. “He had his lights and siren on and was trying to catch up with some motorcycles.” The section of road was

closed for several hours while traffic analysts investigated the crash scene. “What we can say is speed is a contributing factor and the layout of the road,” O’Brien said. A mechanical inspection will be done on the patrol car before police make their recommendations regarding any possible discipline or retraining of the officer driving the car. Police continue to search for the motorcyclists. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

◆ From /1 Marley Daviduk says 450 kilograms of dried fins arrive in Vancouver on any given day. Because the fins are dried and unlabelled, it is impossible to tell which fins belong to endangered species and which don’t without individually testing each one of them. “Lunney is failing to recognize that the majority of shark fins being imported into Canada do not come from Canadian waters and the fact we have laws against finning sharks in Canada means nothing to a scalloped hammerhead being poached in the Galapagos Island Marine Reserve,” said Daviduk. “He also says there are measures in place to prevent endangered shark species from entering Canada but if you call and ask [the government] will tell you they get containers of shark fins arriving from Hong Kong and the only thing the importer has to state is how many by weight.” Daviduk added she believes the industry, worth billions annually, is so lucrative that many countries turn a blind eye to the inhumane practice of shark finning. “It’s too profitable to stop,” she said. Donnelly’s bill proposes to amend the Fish Inspection Act and the Fisheries Act to prohibit importing shark fins not attached to the rest of the carcass for easier identification of the species the fin is from unless authorized by the fisheries minister. “Sharks have long life cycles and are slow to reproduce. They predate dinosaurs,” said Donnelly while introducing Bill C-380 in the House of Commons. “They are apex predators and play a critical role in maintaining health and balance of our ocean ecosystems. For these reasons, sharks cannot sustain the intense fishing practices they are under... The consequences of not addressing this problem will significantly and permanently harm the health of our oceans.” Daviduk is asking NanaimoAlberni constituents to appeal to

Lunney to change his mind. “The only way to prevent this is to have a blanket ban,” she said. Scientists say shark populations have dropped by as much as 90 per cent globally, with more than 73 million killed every year just for their fins. Many municipalities, including Nanaimo, and some U.S. states have banned shark fins and shark fin products from being sold. One third of all shark species are considered endangered, according to a United Nations committee. Because shark meat is almost worthless, sharks are often caught, de-finned and then tossed back into the sea. Shark fin soup is a traditional Chinese delicacy, often used at banquets or weddings to flaunt wealth, but the fins themselves have no nutritional value. A single bowl of soup can cost $100, while shark fins can fetch up to $800 a pound. Under the United Nation’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, only great white, basking and whale sharks are protected internationally, although several other shark species are scheduled to join the list due to declining numbers. “If species like the scalloped or great hammerhead join that list, something will definitely have to be done because we now know those fins are landing on our shores,” said Daviduk. Nanaimo city council officially banned local businesses from selling shark fins or shark fin products in October, while increasing the maximum fine to $10,000 for repeat offenders. Other B.C. municipalities to ban shark fin products include Port Moody and Coquitlam, while politicians in Richmond, Vancouver and Burnaby are considering a ban. Municipal bans, however, have little teeth in protecting endangered species. Only federal legislation can prevent shark fins from reaching Canadian shores, said Daviduk. Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, California and Illinois have also banned the sale of shark fins. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

NEWS

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

www.nanaimobulletin.com

ALMANAC

Release and catch

Weather

Robbie Brittain, a Vancouver Island University forestry student, uses a fallen branch to fish his notebook, that slipped from his hand while making distance measurements, out of the duck pond at Bowen Park. Brittain was with about 20 forestry students in Bowen Park Monday mapping the Millstone River side channel.

Today:

Tomorrow: Thursday:

Rain

High 10 C Low 5 C

High 12 C Low 7 C

High 11 C Low 4 C

Provincial

CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Congratulations Steve Slaughter! DenMar Electric Ltd is delighted to congratulate our Servcie Manager, Steve Slaughter, for achieving 10 years of service with the company. Steve’s knowledge and hard work is fundamental to our success, and his excellent rapport with our clients is invaluable. As a reward for attaining this milestone, Steve and a guest will enjoy a weekend away at a destination of his choice. Congratulations Steve and thank you for Left to right- Rick Bayko, your continued service! Steve Slaughter, Chris Turnbull

250-758-8464 1810 Fremont Rd., Nanaimo, B.C.

chance to a s e d u l c In

! 0 0 5 N I Wee the directory $

for your BBB Directory!! Protect yourself!!

s. for detail

Be tte r Bu sin ess Bu rea u | Va nco BBB serving Vanc uve r Isla nd ouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Powe

Get expert advice from the BBB

DIRECTORY

WIN

500

Contest details inside

Protect Yourself Accredit ation Works BBB Today ds Why BBB Acre ditation

Update from the President & CEO

st trusted busine

sses on Vancou

ver Island

Building good business relationships

Discover the mo

Consumer Responsibility

Top Scams & Frau

makes sense

Look

for your BBB Directory in select copies of today’s paper or online as an e-Edition on your local community newspaper website.

2013

ll River and Haid a Gwaii

Ferry fares increase

B.C. Fer ries has announced a rate hike in passenger and vehicle fares, effective April 1, 2013. This is the first of three planned fare increases, approved by B.C. Ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in October, 2012. On April 1, prices for vehicles and passengers will go up, on average, 4.1 per cent on all routes. T h e f a re fo r a Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen trip will go up to $15.50 per adult passenger, from the current fare of $14.85. The same trip for a vehicle up to 20 feet

will go from $49.25 to $51.25. Fees for reservations made less than seven days in advance will increase by one dollar. Reservations made a week or more in advance will still cost $15. Assured loading tickets will increase by $100 for 10. Additional fare hikes are expected in 2014 (four per cent) and in 2015 (3.9 per cent). B.C. Ferries stated the increases “are required due to the rising cost of operating and capital expenditures.”

HE ELP SOMEONE YO OU KNOW BE B ECOME THE...

CAR CA AR RofRtheIER ER

WEEK

Despite cold tempe eratures, rain, snow and early hours, our dedicated carriers are committed to bringing g you the newspaper. Their hard work and commitment makes it easy for us to stay inforrmed and entertained. If you know someone e who deserves to be recognized for their extra efforts please let us know by phoning or ﬁlling out the form below.

JESSICA or ALEXIE

LEONARD KROG

RON CANTELON

MLA

Parksville-Qualicum Nanaimo: 250-951-6018 ron.cantelon.mla@ leg.bc.ca

Nanaimo-N. Cowichan Nanaimo: 250-245-9375 douglas.routley. mla@leg.bc.ca

Nanaimo Nanaimo: 250-714-0630 leonard.krog.mla@ leg.bc.ca

Local

Federal JAMES LUNNEY MP Nanaimo-Alberni Constituency: 250-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca

JOHN RUTTAN, Mayor City of Nanaimo City Hall office: 250-755-4400 john.ruttan@nanaimo.ca JOE STANHOPE, Chairman Regional District of Nanaimo RDN office: 250-390-4111 corpsrv@rdn.bc.ca

JEAN CROWDER MP Nanaimo-Cowichan Constituency: 1-866-609-9998 e-mail: jean@ jeancrowder.ca

JAMIE BRENNAN, Chairman Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District School board office: 250-754-5521 jbrennan@sd68.bc.ca

Who we are: The Nanaimo News Bulletin is published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by Black Press. The News Bulletin, located at 777 Poplar St., is distributed to more than 33,000 households in Cedar, Chase River, Gabriola, Nanaimo, Lantzville and Nanoose. The News Bulletin is 100 per cent B.C. owned and operated.

How to reach us: General: Phone

250-753-3707; Fax 250-753-0788

Publisher: Maurice Donn

p publisher@nanaimobulletin.com

Editor: Melissa Fryer y

editor@nanaimobulletin.com

Advertising g manager: g Sean McCue

salesmgr@nanaimobulletin.com g

Production manager: g Duck Paterson production@nanaimobulletin.com

Circulation manager: g Jessica Kalser circulation@nanaimobulletin.com 250-753-6837

Classified display: y Donna Blais

dblais@bcclassified.com

Getting it straight The Carrier of the Week gets Extra Value Meals & Passes www.landmarkcinemas.com to the Movies! 250 390 5021 250-390-5021

If you have a concern about the accuracy, fairness or thoroughness of an item in the News Bulletin, please call managing editor Melissa Fryer at 250-734-4621, or the B.C. Press Council at 1-888-687-2213.

NOMINATE YOUR CARRIER Please ﬁll out this

form with your name & number and return it to the Nanaimo News Bulletin ofﬁce at 777 Poplar Street , Nanaimo or email us at

circulation@nanaimobulletin.com

nanaimobulletin.com

DOUG ROUTLEY

Name:____________________Phone:______________ Address: _____________________________________

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012

Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d

NEWS

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

University envisions more campus change

CAMPUS MASTER plan has many items on its wish list. BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Vancouver Island University officials are still awaiting funding to proceed with many of the priorities laid out in the campus master plan. The plan, which will guide the next 50 years of building, educational programs and everything else the university does at its Nanaimo campus, was approved in 2009 and since then, just one of the capital goals – relocation and expansion of the campus transit exchange – has been achieved. The plan calls for replacement of more than half of the buildings on campus, centralizing academic services in a densified core, filling in some of the surrounding areas with student villages and creating a wildlife corridor. At the time it was approved, university officials believed it would cost upwards of $80 million to fully implement and Ric Kelm, the university’s executive director of infrastructure and ancillary services, said staff are working hard to secure funding. “It’s the funding part of it that’s the challenge, as is with most jurisdictions these days,” he said.

FILE PHOTO

Ric Kelm, Vancouver Island University’s executive director of infrastructure and ancillary services, says the university is continually working with the province to try to move forward on priorities of the campus master plan.

“We’re actively working with the [province] to see how we can move forward on priorities. We would have liked to have been a bit further ahead in terms of our capital priorities.”

Kelm said the transit exchange project, completed in 2010 with funding from the Regional District of Nanaimo, has helped regional transit increase service to and from the university.

The former entrance was on Fifth Street, where bus drivers sometimes waited 10 minutes to pull out onto the road, whereas Fourth Street has a controlled traffic light.

“It’s a transit hub now, one of the main ones in Nanaimo,” said Kelm. Top of the list for other capital priorities include a new science and health services building, investment in information technology systems, and developing a strategic plan for the faculty of trades and applied technology. University officials are also exploring commercial and market housing development opportunities for both students and the public on campus, which could lead to significant endowment funds for the institution, and using green energy sources. Other capital priorities include a new gymnasium with a health and wellness centre that includes a medical clinic, replacement of trades facilities and a university centre that would replace the current cafeteria and student services facilities. “Most of our buildings are getting close to 40 years old and they were designed with a college mentality,” said Kelm. Andrew Tucker, the city’s director of planning, said the campus is one of five designated urban nodes in the city, a term used for areas where high density and mixed use is supported. He said having more people live on campus cuts down on the number of cars on the road and promotes a more active lifestyle. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

a BULLETIN CARRIER Off-leash dog parks discussed Become and enjoy walks around the The City of Nanaimo is continually working on its facilities for Fido. The city’s parks and rec department is holding an off-leash dog parks open house on Wednesday (March 13) from 4-8 p.m. at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Dog owners and other parks users are invited to provide feedback on off-leash dog parks. It particularly wants to hear about the 2012 pilot sites – the forest next to May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, the Northfield rest stop, Gallow’s Point on Protection Island, Wardropper Park and St. George Ravine Park. Comments received during the public review process will help to determine future dog offleash park improvements and additional sites. For more information, visit www.nanaimo.ca.

neighbourhood or the outdoors. Earn money while you exercise. Apply Today! HAREWOOD AREA: ■ Route 1404 - 43 papers Acacia Ave., Bowen Rd., Doric Ave., First St. ■ Route 1414 - 66 papers Bruce Ave., Chesterlea Ave., Durham St., Fourth St., Pine St., Stirling Ave., Third St. ■ Route 1423 - 103 papers Beringer Blvd., Derby Pl., Poet’s Trail Dr., Sarum Rise Way, Stonewater Dr. ■ Route 1606 - 68 papers Dundas St., Fifth St., Hamilton Ave., Park Ave. Sixth St., Stirling Ave. ■ Route 1611 - 57 papers Georgia Ave., Holly Hill Rd., Howard Ave., Nova St., Seventh St. METRAL AREA: ■ Route 530 - 62 papers Carol Pl., Maureen Way, Rheanna Pl., Sedona Way. ■ Route 531 - 34 papers Kaitlyns Way, Maureen Way. ■ Route 537 - 61 papers Amsterdam Cres., Arnhem Terr., BergenOp-Zoom Dr. ■ Route 540 - 44 papers Metral Dr. ■ Route 546 - 71 papers Doreen Pl., Dunbar Rd., Jake Pl., Lionel Cres., Metral Dr., Patricia Lane, Pleasant Ridge Pl., Pleasant Valley Way HAMMOND BAY AREA: Fill in c ■ Route 209 - 70 papers Cheryl Pl., with own arriers Christopher Rd., Desmond Rd., Icarus Dr.,, needed a vehicle McGirr Rd., Nona Pl., Sharon Pl. s well. ■ Route 224 - 28 papers Eldorado Pl., Icarus Dr., Lewis Rd. ■ Route 226 - 39 papers Kestral Cres. ■ Route 307: 61 papers Fillinger Cres.,Sand Piper Pl., Seven Oaks Pl. ■ Route 309: 50 papers Bayshore Dr., Fairhaven Pl., Springﬁeld Pl., Sunhaven Pl. ■ Route 316: 68 papers Driftwood Pl., Forest Cres., Greenwood Pl., Parkway Dr., Shoreline Dr. CHASE RIVER AREA: ■ Route 1904 - 50 papers Cory Pl., Healy Rd., Kells Bay, Kelsie Rd., Porter Rd. ■ Route 1908 - 70 papers Montana Rd., Ohio Way, Rajeena Way Ranchview Dr., Richardson Rd. ■ Route 1910 - 40 papers Blake Pl., Carly Pl., Dean Rd., Kelsie Rd. TURNER RD. AREA: ■ Route 501 - 55 papers Coastview Pl., Crestview Dr., Kenwill Dr., Rutherford Rd., Scenic Pl. ■ Route 502 - 49 papers Georgiaview Cres., Highridge Pl., Rutherford Rd., Vincent Pl.

CALL TODAY!

FOR MORE ROUTES CHECK OUT THE CLASSIFIED SECTION!

Spring Forward With our clocks springing forward and the good weather “just around the corner”, let’s spring forward into the Spring and Summer fashion collections. There are lots of new trends this seaBERYL FESER son to fit everyone’s needs and budCosmetic Manager gets. Come in and check out what’s new Beryl has been serving this community for and how the new accessories are being over 25 years in the worn. cosmetics field. She is a certified beauty Pastels are in, brights are in, and plain advisor, specializing white with a bright scarf will update in skin care and hair colour needs. your wardrobe at minimal cost. Purses can match your outfit or be the fashion statement with unique styles and colours. We have them all from burnt orange, lime green, teal blue, mustard yellow, fuschia, purple, pink, or your basic white and cream. Colours Smash hair colour is so easy to apply and washes out each time you shampoo your hair. Be a trend setter, a cool grandma, or just make a statement. There is no age limit to having fun. Try one of the new mascaras for 200% more volume with zero clumps, even after 30 strokes! Lip colour this season is full of shiny sheer colour in the form of lip balms and jumbo balm stains. We are more than happy to help you choose the products that are just right for you. Check out our website at www.pharmasave.com for weekly flyers FREE Delivery of Prescriptions & HHC Products s r

ONLY 3X WEEK! EXERCISE! EXTRA CASH!

CALL CIRCULATION @ 753-6837

Mon-Fri Saturday Sunday

9-9 9-6 10 - 5

1816 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 5W4 • Ph. 250-740-3880 Fax. 250-740-3889

NEWS

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Ferry feedback will help guide future service adjustments BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The provincial government is in the process of reviewing thousands of comments it received during the eight-week Coastal Fer-

ries Consultation process conducted last fall. The feedback will be used to help guide service adjustments and establish a long-term vision for the struggling ferry system, which has seen fares

rise dramatically over the past eight years while ridership has dropped to its lowest levels in two decades. During the consultation process, which took place between Oct. 29 and Dec. 21, senior

TWO OD DAY DAYS ONLY | MARCH 14th & 15th STOCK ST CLEARANCE SALE SIMON CHANG JEANS FRENCH DRESSING ALIA & MIRACLE JEANS BUY 1 GET 2nd Pair HALF PRICE

COME IN N AND SEE TTHE NEW SPACIOUS FLOO FLOOR PLAN!

All A ll Size Fashions Group

WINTER COATS 40% off MANY OTHER IN-STORE SALE ITEMS M

438 5th Street, Downtown Courtenay

250-334-0840

ONE E ONE EGG GG APPLEWOOD A EWOO BENNY Canadian Applewood smoked cheddar and Applewood smoked bacon surround a farm-fresh poached egg topped with creamy hollandaise sauce. Served on a toasted English mufﬁn with a hint of tangy ancho chipotle sauce. With our signature fresh potato hashbrowns and hand-cut seasonal fruit.

$ North

South

809 Island Highway

North of Woodgrove Mall

Located Inside the Days Inn Harbourview Hotel D

390-4064

754-8171

SALE ON NOW BROADCLOTH

Reg. to $6.50m *Members

$3 00

SEW INTO

FLANNELETTE

OFF reg. price

Large selection of new prints *Members

50% 50%

reg. price

Quilted Faux Suede All Stock *Members

50%

DRAPERY RODS PROM TYME BRIGHTS All Creations

50%

OFF

stock *Members

www.fabriclandwest.com

Port Place, Nanaimo • Phone: 250-753-4433

50%

6535 Metral Drive, Nanaimo Phone 250-390-1172

s r

million in operational efficiencies and an additional $30 million in service adjustments, which could affect the schedules of underutilized routes reduced. However, Polak promised further public consultation before any specific service reductions are implemented. She added that the government will now take the necessary time to review the submission and develop a plan to achieve the required $26 million in savings to 2016. A copy of the report is available at www. coastalferriesengagement.ca. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

annually to the top academic student in each public high school on the Island and in Powell River and up to six scholarships for Aboriginal students, both recent graduates and mature students. The university also gives up to eight annual scholarships for athletes and the top student in each academic faculty at VIU also receive scholarships if they continue at the university into their third year.

VANCOUVER ISLAND – LOWER MAINLAND Ferry schedules are subject to change without notice.

NANAIMO (DUKE POINT) to TSAWWASSEN

Oct. 9, 2012 to Mar. 27, 2013

Leavingg Tsawwassen 5:15 am 12:45 pm 8:15 pm1 7:45 am 3:15 pm 10:45 pm1 10:15 am 5:45 pm1

Leavingg Duke Point

OFF

5:15 am 12:45 pm 8:15 pm1 7:45 am 3:15 pm 10:45 pm1 10:15 am 5:45 pm1

reg. price

Daily except Sat.

NANAIMO (DEPARTURE BAY) to HORSESHOE BAY

OFF reg. price

Jan. 7 to Mar. 13, 2013

Leave Horseshoe Bayy

6:30 am 12:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:30 am 3:00 pm 9:00 pm2 10:30 am 5:00 pm

OFF reg. price

Fast, painless and provides instant results! OFF reg. price

NANAIMO Fabricland Sewing Club Members Value Hotline 1-866-R-FABRIC (1-866-732-2742)

Wednesday, March 13 10 am - 2 pm

FURNITURE COVERS

OFF

reg. price

Skin cholesterol clinic.

SHOWER ESSENTIALS

Curtains & Liners All Stock *Members

LINENS, FASHION POLYESTERS & COTTON VOILES

Reg. $14m *Members

arship for Aboriginal students. The President’s Scholarship program was created in 2008 when VIU became a full university to encourage top scholars to complete their undergraduate degrees at the institution. Entrance scholarships are awarded

CRAFT COTTON PRINTS

All Stock *Members

50%

a n d S c o t t Je n s e n (Woodlands Secondary School) all received President’s Entrance Scholarships for being the top academic students at their respective high schools. Emily Johnston (Dover Bay Secondary School) received a VIU Chancellor’s Award Schol-

$4 50m

BRIDAL & GRAD FABRICS

All Stock *Members

vision and financial viability of the ferry system. Blair Lekstrom was the transpor tation and infrastructure minister at the time. He introduced several key amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act based on Macatee’s recommendations, including the government committing an additional $79.5 million to 2016 to reduce pressure on fares. That additional funding means in 2013 B.C. taxpayers will be paying more than $180 million to B.C. Ferries. Along with the cash boost, B.C. Ferries was tasked with finding $15

Prints Reg. $10.00m *Members

SPRING 40%-70%

that coastal communities are connected in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner,” said Polak in a release. Some of the suggestions included feasibility studies to determine if some communities would be better served by a bridge, switching ferry fuel to liquified natural gas to save money, and allowing profitable routes to subsidize money-losing routes. T he consultation process was one of 24 recommendations made by B.C. Ferries commissioner Gord Macatee last May in an effort to improve the

Nanaimo students awarded entrance scholarships Four Nanaimo students were among other Vancouver Island University scholarship recipients recognized Wednesday at a president’s reception. Carly Breault (Nanaimo Christian School), Jenelle Lepage (Nanaimo District Secondary School)

7.99

6671 Mary Ellen Drive

ministry staff hosted 40 public consultation meetings in 30 communities, including Nanaimo, along with one webinar. More than 2,000 people attended the meetings while about 1,200 feedback forms and 700 written submissions were collected. Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, said the strong response clearly reflects how much residents in coastal communities value the ferry system. “We will carefully consider this report and take some time to determine how best to move forward to ensure

DIRECT PAYMENT

Mon., Tues. & Sat. - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Wed. -Fri. - 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Leave Departure p Bayy

pharmacy

Fri., Sat., Sun. & Feb. 11 only.

While skin cholesterol isn’t the same as blood cholesterol, it provides valuable additional information when assessing risk of coronary artery disease or heart disease. Only available in Western Canada at London Drugs.

Book an appointment today!

6:30 am 12:30 pm 7:00 pm2 8:30 am 3:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:30 am 5:00 pm Sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated. For information contact

1-888-BC FERRY www.bcferries.com This spot proudly sponsored by:

healthblog.londondrugs.com

To have your business featured in this highly visible ad space call a Bulletin Sales Rep.

NEWS

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

Premier welcomes Stilwell to Liberal fold

group’s candidates, and the person she always starts with is Stilwell. “Here’s what I say,” she said. Premier Christy Clark thinks “We have a candidate who has won highly of Michelle Stilwell, in fact, multiple Paralympic gold medals, she said she doesn’t know anybody she just set her 17th world record else as determined and hard work- in Australia two months ago, she ing as the local Liberal candidate home-schools her son and she runs for the Parksville-Qualicum ridher own small business.” ing. Clark said the approaching elec“I know people say that politition isn’t a sure bet and if ever cians say that about each there was an underdog, other all the time, but I it’s herself, but it’s worth think Michelle’s history it. stands by itself. I don’t She said the fight to win think we’ve ever seen anythe election and make sure body like her get into prothe children of the future vincial politics before,” aren’t saddled with debt is Clark said in a visit to the the most important fight riding Saturday. the B.C. Liberals and any Clark was on hand to free enterprise party have celebrate the official been engaged in over the opening of Stilwell’s camlast several decades. STILWELL paign office in Parksville, Stilwell, from Nanoose and took a moment to Bay, alluded to the tough answer questions following her situation the Liberals have found address to the crowd. themselves in recently, but kept it Her message to a crowd of supbrief and positive. porters was frank but enthusias“When I first met [Clark] I tic, starting off with, “you know admired her for her openness and we’ve had a heck of a week, I don’t her compassion and her intelknow if you heard about that...” ligence and that hasn’t changed she joked. despite all the challenges she has But despite the media’s best faced,” she said. efforts to make the ethnic vote When asked if she would be travscandal seem like “the doom of elling to train for athletic events the province” the Liberals “miraceven if she was elected (having ulously survived” in the eyes of just returned from Australia) that doubtful bunch, she said. Stilwell said that issue seems to be Whatever the Liberals will be a huge deal for everyone right now. called in the days leading up to “That’s obviously not going to the election, resilient is sure to be happen,” she said. “I will always on that list, she said, and the best have sport in my life and I will example of resiliency? Michelle always have healthy, active living Stilwell. as a part of my life, but I won’t Clark said when people around be taking off for eight weeks the province ask her how the at a time to compete or train in Liberals are going to win the elecAustralia.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com tion she begins by listing all the

BY LISSA ALEXANDER BLACK PRESS

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Nothing like a good book Forest Park Elementary School students take part in the Reading Link Challenge hosted by the Harbourfront and Wellington branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library. The Forest Park Grade 4-5 contingent, along with students from Pauline Haarer and Mountainview schools, will compete in the ‘sport of reading’ with the championship taking place tomorrow (March 13) from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Harbourfront Library.

New charges laid in cigarette caper More charges have been sworn against the man police believe was stealing large quantities of cigarettes from Costco customers. Langley resident Christopher Sharafi, 46, now faces 22 counts of theft, five counts of possession of stolen property and three counts of break and enter for a number major cigarette heists. Sharafi was arrested in Courtenay in late January after members of the

Greater Victoria Regional Crime Unit witnessed an incident firsthand. Staff Sgt. Gary Schenk says the suspect “donned a disguise, smashed the window out of the vehicle and stole approximately $3,200 worth of cigarettes which the victims had just purchased at Costco.” The 30 charges against the Langley resident are related to 23 similar thefts that occurred in Nanaimo, Kamloops, Saanich, Langford, Burnaby, Port

Alberni, Campbell River and Richmond. The total value of cigarettes stolen in these incidents is estimated at $90,000. Schenk says the investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be laid. Investigators are still trying to determine where the goods went after being stolen. Sharafi remains in custody and is scheduled to appear via video in Western Communities court on March 21.

New ew Club

Now ow Open!

A Newspaper A Day Makes Learning Fun! Newspapers Newspa papers are living textbooks, filled with information books to broaden children’s minds and horizons. You can have a positive impact on the quality of your child’s education by encouraging your child to read the newspaper. It’s an easy and powerful way to contribute to your child’s education and future.

For display purposes only Do not hide this in your jewelry box!

Enter to win 1 of 3 grand prizes

PLUS!

ZERO ENROLLMENT Phase 3 Pricing Now in effect Limited Quantity

1998 Reg $24.98

Biweekly l

biweekly

Limited Quantity

Encourage Your Child To Read The Newspaper

Visit us online: www.viﬁtness.ca

777B Poplar Street, Nanaimo, B.C. 250-753-3707

www.nanaimobulletin.com

2011

*Some restrictions may apply. See Club for more details. Limited time only.

7180 Lantzville Rd. 250-390-9089

1815 Bowen Rd., d Nanaimo i 250-754-2348 VI Fitness for Women Nanaimo

VI Fitness Co-Ed Nanaimo

VI Fitness for Women Saanichton

VI Fitness Co-Ed Saanichton

VI Fitness for Women Victoria

VI Fitness Co-Ed Victoria

VI Fitness for Women West Shore

VI Fitness for Women Oak Bay

www.facebook.com/VIFitnesscentres

VI Fitness for Women Courtenay

VI Fitness for Women Campbell River

250-754-2348 250-756-2985 250-652-5498 250-652-5444 250-477-9299 250-477-9299 250-478-3334 250-595-3354 250-338-9247 250-286-1019 250-758-9890

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Maurice Donn Publisher Melissa Fryer Managing Editor Chris Hamlyn Assistant Editor Sean McCue Advertising Manager Duck Paterson Production Manager

OPINION

www.nanaimobulletin.com The Nanaimo News Bulletin is published everyy Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by Black Press Ltd., 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7. Phone 250-753-3707, fax 250-753-0788, classifieds 250-310-3535. The News Bulletin is distributed to 33,372 households from Cedar to Nanoose.

2012 CCNA

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012

EDITORIAL

Seeking thrills risks other lives As an owner-guide, Jan Neuspiel speaks credibly when he says the popularity of backcountry skiing is growing by leaps and bounds. Founder of the V.I. Avalanche Bulletin and a veteran mountain man, he is credible when he says there is “an absolute peril” for backcountry skiers on Vancouver Island. Of course, all the common sense and good advice in the world mean nothing to some powder-mad skiers seduced by the siren call from beyond the ropes and warning signs skirting ski resort boundaries. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, for example, has openings or gates marking spots where people are welcome to leave the resort’s property for backcountry skiing, although this doesn’t apply during times of avalanche control. Neuspiel, a member of the Canadian Avalanche Association and Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, reminds powder hounds that even when backcountry skiing is allowed that doesn’t mean there’s no danger. You can keep up to date by visiting islandavalanchebulletin.com. Mind you, downhill skiing contains inherent risk, and some people crave the adrenaline rush that comes with danger. That’s fine – except when your adrenaline rush has a heightened chance of costing taxpayers for your rescue and, more importantly, risking the lives of dedicated people whom you expect will come to your aid. Skiers caught ducking under ropes to access the backcountry will lose their ski pass at Mount Washington. However, if they need to be rescued, they should foot the bill. Our society has drifted from the rigid moral code and smothering societal conformity of the Victorian era, which is a good thing. Drifting as far as we have, though, can lead to self-centred disregard for rules, responsibilities and regard for others. Accountability for reckless and dangerous out-of-bounds activities should result in more than the loss of a ski pass.

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

Fall back time an answer to change due to sleep deprivation. OK, I’m assuming most of My jury is out on what health you didn’t go to bed early to issues, if any, are actually assocompensate for that hour of ciated with shifting the clocks sleep you lost on the weekend. back and forth an hour twice a Like a few people I know, I’m year, but studies keep getting not a fan of daylight time. quoted about car crash and Daylight savings was someheart attack statistics jumping thing a lot of people haggled after the changes. over, but nobody seriously wanted until Germany started It’s mostly industrialized it up on April 30, 1916 countries in the to conserve energy. northern hemisphere REPORTER’S that use it, but look Apparently during VIEWPOINT at a daylight time the First World War it world map – trust had to do with issues Chris Bush me, there’s one on around coal shortages Photographer otog ap e Wikipedia –- displayand air raid blacking what countries outs, both of which employ it and you’ll I guess are easier to find most don’t follow manage in daylight. it and even the ones The British followed that do have pockets suit a month later and of communities and the U.S. started it up regions that stick to in 1918. standard time. Retailers and Saskatchewan, except for two manufacturers liked it and if tiny communities in the provthey liked it the government ince called Denare Beach and liked it and – you know how Creighton, Hawaii and Arizona it goes – once the government don’t observe it. Neither does likes something, like taxes, you Fort St. John, Charlie Lake, never get rid of it. Taylor, Dawson Creek or What daylight time amounts Creston, B.C. – and one little to is a way for employers to chunk on the east coast of conserve energy and money Greenland where probably no by not having to provide their one lives or cares. slaves – me and some of you – with light for an extra hour in I have family in Arizona and I can almost never figure the winter. At least that’s how I see it. out what time it is in Phoenix They even slip the clocks before I call, because they’re forward at 2 a.m., hoping we’ll either one or two hours ahead depending on the time of year. I sleep through it without noticjust can’t remember what time ing and end up blaming ourof year. selves when we crash our cars

Most of the rest of the world either never followed daylight time or has since abandoned it. Kazakhstan dumped it in 2004 citing health and safety concerns. Kyrgyzistan followed suit for its own reasons in 2005. I’ve worked at least three graveyard shift jobs over the years. The one thing I looked forward to every morning was that false dawn when the first glimmer of morning light would trigger some gland in my brain to secrete whatever hormone it is that wakes you up. Just as things would work out so that I was functioning as a productive human being for half of each shift because I’d stopped battling the other hormone that makes you sleepy, the time change would come along and prolong the agony for about another month. I’d love to see daylight time abolished here, but somehow I can’t see governments in Canada, the U.S. and most of Europe coming to their senses anytime soon, so I’ll put forth a proposal from one of my coworkers who suggested we just go on permanent fall back time and just keep turning the clock back at a certain time each year. That way we could avoid a whole bunch of health risks and potential accidents due to sleep deprivation because we’ll always be gaining an extra hour of sleep each year. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

LETTERS

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Suzuki’s entire life dedicated to planet To the Editor, Re: Conservation officer investigates carcasses and Suzuki the Don Cherry of TV science, B.C. Views, Feb. 28. A couple of articles were upsetting. Truly they do have a bone to pick with whomever dumped dozens of carcasses in a popular swimming spot. People’s selfishness is beyond imagining and disconnection with nature why anything should go in water which is the source for nourishment for not only ourselves but other animals and birds in nature. I am glad a hotline number was included to the conservation people. Also, what is the idea of name calling an environmental icon like David Suzuki? He happens to be one of the people who has helped protect our environment in Canada for not just a few years but a lifetime.

Now.. Now... Now ow w... w ... your your or favourite newspaperr at the click of a mouse. mouse ous use. ssee

Any analyzing of the use of oil and the environmental consequences should make one look into the necessity of alternative energy sources for our future. When I read this I wondered who wrote the article and wanted to find out more about this person. On Googling his name, I noticed he works for Black Press, whose owner proposed an oil refinery in Kitimat. I am sure he does many good things, like publish this newpaper which many of us, including me, appreciate. Suzuki is a professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, is a recepient of the UNESCO Kalingo Prize for science, the 2009 Livelihood Award and Global 500 and holds 26 honorary degrees from universities around the world. Now this means something. Della Burford via e-mail

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

No sense in OKing permit To the Editor, Re: Slope collapse puts halt to construction, March 2. What’s yet again wrong with this photo? It never seems to amaze me just how many ever continuing times this city council manages to screw things up to which in turn costs the taxpayers, but this particular one really takes the sloppy cake award. Someone must have been out to lunch and/or wearing sunglasses at night when the OK was given to start excavating at this particular site. Not only was it an all-too-familiar case of failure to understand Newton’s law of gravity, but also overall to even think about building a house on any slippery slope, especially here in earthquakeprone British Columbia, is just plain nuts. In all, there is a lack of common sense along with safety concerns. Al Munro Nanaimo

Best to let children function as true gender To the Editor, Re: School trustees urged to investigate gender-neutral washrooms, March 5.

LETTERS POLICY: Letters should be no longer than 250 words and will be edited. Include your address and phone number (although those won’t be published) and a first name or two initials, and a surname. Unsigned letters or thirdparty letters (those specifically addressing someone else) will not be published. MAIL: Letters, Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2H7 FAX: 250-753-0788 E-MAIL: editor@nanaimobulletin. com

I was upset to see Nanaimo school district was considering creating gender-neutral washrooms in our schools. This unnecessary consideration has the danger of adding additional costs to the school district. This will likely act as a precedence for government to mandate government facilities, pools and private businesses to install gender-neutral washrooms, too, in the future. As well they may force the right of the opposite sex to inhabit your washroom based on the way they feel. It is better to encourage children to function in bathrooms as their true gender dictates so after they are fin-

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NANAIMO & DISTRICT BRANCH 2200 Labieux Road, Nanaimo V9T 6J9

BCSPCA

Put some spring in your step and spring into ﬁtness at VI Fitness!

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Join today for only

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Brechin United Church 1998 Estevan, Nanaimo For the purpose of: Receiving reports, conducting other business of the Branch, and electing Community Council Members to serve a one-year term. Nomination forms are available at the Shelter on Labieux Road and must be received by the Community Council at the Shelter by 4:00 p.m. p on Wednesday, y, March 20. The program will include an address by BCSPCA CEO Craig Daniell as well as a short ﬁlm describing BCSPCA animal welfare programs. For further information, please contact Norma LePage, Community Council Chair, at 250 729 0236 or at enlepage@shaw.ca. p g You may obtain a copy of the Society’s Constitution p p and Bylaws at the Shelter or at http://www.spca.bc.ca/ about/governance-accountability/governance-docs g yg . Members of the public are welcome to attend. Only BCSPCA members of the Nanaimo & District Branch in good standing for one month prior to the AGM may nominate, stand for ofﬁce, or vote. Issued on Monday, March 4, 2013 by the Community Council

Appears every second Thursday in the Nanaimo News Bulletin

In accordance with Bylaws of the BCSPCA 5.15(d), 9.5(b) and 14, Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Nanaimo & District Branch will take place on:

DINE & WIN!

ished school they will be able to function in other washrooms. Holden Southward Nanaimo

Parkway vehicle crash exposes unfair system To the Editor, Re: Weak message sent to new driver, Letters March 7. I am totally in agreement with Joy Sarauer. My reason is totally personal as I am a survivor from a serious accident that happened in 1972 outside Campbell River. That accident has come back to haunt me as will this one for the two Parkway crash victims. When will we get it right or fair? The driver that caused my accident was also given a slap on the wrist for driving with undue care and attention. I spent four years recovering and a woman/mother died because of his careless driving. Also, we need to correct the unfairness of what one driver gets for an infraction and what another doesn’t. It’s ludicrous. Thank you for letting me vent as car accidents hit me hard and my nightmare is relived in my mind. Donna Shuttleworth Nanaimo

* Final Da ys! Mar. 31

Check out our new spring program guide featuring Tough Mudder Outdoor Boot Camps Proudly celebrating our 20th Year!

“Wow, I really regret that workout,” said no one. Ever.

Visit us online: www.viﬁtness.ca *Some restrictions may apply. See Club for more details. Limited time only.

For Women: 1815 Bowen Road (New Location) VI Fitness for Women Nanaimo

VI Fitness Co-Ed Nanaimo

VI Fitness for Women Saanichton

VI Fitness Co-Ed Saanichton

Co-Ed & For Women: Nanaimo Na an – 202-4300 Wellington Road VI Fitness for Women Victoria

VI Fitness Co-Ed Victoria

VI Fitness for Women West Shore

VI Fitness for Women Oak Bay

VI Fitness for Women Courtenay

VI Fitness for Women Campbell River

250-754-2348 250-756-2985 250-652-5498 250-652-5444 250-477-9299 250-477-9299 250-478-3334 250-595-3354 250-338-9247 250-286-1019 250-758-9890

Participating

Restaurants • Alexandra’s • Amrikko’s • Muddy Waters Pub • Ricky’s Restaurant • Sushi Eh! Earl’s Kitchen & Bar Harewood Arms Pub

WIN $

IN DINNER VOUCHERS

Support any of the Restaurants below, SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPT WITH THE COUPON ON THIS PAGE to The Bulletin within 10 days and you may win.

ENTER & WIN!!!

Simply write out the names of the listed restaurants YOU HAVE TRIED in the past 6 months in the space below along with a recent RECEIPT attached and send to THE BULLETIN, 777 Poplar St., V9S 2H7.

NAME _____________________________ PHONE _______________

Nanaimo News Bulletin

OF THE TOWN Talk O these fine businesses and find out why they are the...

Call

OP ITE

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

Love your HYour air Inc. Love Hair

CAR SERVICE

UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Â?Â?Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;iÂ&#x2DC;>Â&#x2DC;ViĂ&#x160;E Ă&#x160; ,iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160; >VÂ&#x2C6;Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x17E; UĂ&#x160;->viĂ&#x152;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;ÂŤiVĂ&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160;*Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;ÂŤ>Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x160;->Â?iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;-iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Vi

iĂ&#x192;Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2DC;>Ă&#x152;i`Ă&#x160;6iÂ&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;VÂ?i Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;ÂŤiVĂ&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; >VÂ&#x2C6;Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x17E;

â&#x20AC;˘ Colour Highlights â&#x20AC;˘ Colour Correction â&#x20AC;˘ Wella 3D colour with Prism effects

Commercial Refrigeration C

MARTELL

nĂ&#x17D;xĂ&#x160;"Â?`Ă&#x160;6Â&#x2C6;VĂ&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x160;,`]Ă&#x160; xĂ&#x160;"Â?`Ă&#x160;6Â&#x2C6;VĂ&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x160;,`]Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;> >Â&#x2DC;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201C;Â&#x153; REFRIGERATION 250-754-0711 250.758.1731

BUDGET GL SS Quality & Service at Budget Prices

Engines g

,iĂ&#x192;Â&#x2C6;`iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;>Â?Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;Â&#x201C;iĂ&#x20AC;VÂ&#x2C6;>Â?

Complete with ÂŽ Oil Alert Ă&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘i`Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; ->Â?iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x2030;-iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;ViĂ&#x160;

->Â?iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160; -iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;ViĂ&#x160;

39995 + TAX

,iVĂ&#x17E;VÂ?iĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x153;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160; iĂ&#x20AC;iĂ&#x160; i

Â&#x2026;>Â&#x2C6;

Â&#x2026;

Â&#x2026;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; E EĂ&#x160;*>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192; *>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;

No need to go to ICBC, Come directly to us!

250-758-3374 3900 N. Island Highway Nanaimo www.budgetglass.com

K ..P. P P.. K . P.K.

DISCOVER A NEW ERA IN THE TREATMENT OF THIN-LOOKING HAIR! Introducing Nioxin DiaMax - the latest in anti-thin-looking hair technology. ScientiďŹ cally designed and tested to increase the thickness of each existing hair strand for beautiful thicker-looking hair. Get results after just one use. Treat the hair. Treat the scalp.

Ken Kuliasa

Ryan Reid

7 Years Experience - Goldsmith

t +FXFMMFSZ 3FQBJST t *OTVSBODF $MBJNT t $VTUPN +FXFMMFSZ 4BMFT t $BE $BN -BTFS 8FMEJOH

Tel: (250) 390-4151

Pick up from MARCH 10% off the Kit

RIESLING This crisp, clean, medium-dry white refreshes with its citrus bouquet. Swirling in your glass are the mingling ďŹ&#x201A;avours of grapefruit, apple, honeyy ďŹ&#x201A;owers, peach and subtle mineral tones. CHIANTI This Tuscan treasure charms with bold, rich cherry fruit aromas and ďŹ&#x201A;avours of cocoa, vanilla and ripe cranberries. Good tannins and a hint of oak make it a soft, balanced red.

248-3731

www.barkerrv.ca

Pick up from February 5 / 2013 COME IN FOR A HOT BOWL OF AWARD WINNING WONTON SOUP

Nanaimo â&#x20AC;˘ Two Locations 6581 Aulds: 250-390-1362 â&#x20AC;˘ Terminal Park: 250-753-5118

Shop Sho op at at Home Home om Shop Se Se erv rvi rvic ce Service Carpet, Hardwood, Hardwood Resurfacing Lino, Tile, Blinds Over 50 Years Experience

â&#x20AC;˘ RV Repair Specialists â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Parts & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Hitches Installed K.P.K Goldsmith Kara has copyâ&#x20AC;˘ Campers

5th Wheels

â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Structural

250-

250-753-2151

Mrs Riches

BARKER Trailers â&#x20AC;˘

SOCIAL SERVICES AND DISABILITY PLANS WELCOME (no cost to patients)

UĂ&#x160; ÂŤÂŤÂ?Â&#x2C6;>Â&#x2DC;ViĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160; Â?iVĂ&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;V>Â?Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160;*Â?Ă&#x2022;Â&#x201C;LÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160; UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2022;VĂ&#x152;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;>Â?

Wine Kits

SPECIALS FOR

RV SERVICES

26 Years Experience-Goldsmith

/Ă&#x20AC;>Â&#x2C6;Â?iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Â&#x201C;ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;xĂ&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160;7Â&#x2026;iiÂ?Ă&#x192;

3OUTH .ANAIMO s 3 7ELLINGTON 2D

Business of the theWeek Week Business of

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Goldsmith Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

UĂ&#x160;,6Ă&#x160;,iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-ÂŤiVÂ&#x2C6;>Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;iÂ&#x2DC;>Â&#x2DC;Vi UĂ&#x160;*>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; VViĂ&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;VÂ&#x2026;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;>Â?Â?i`

Cathy y 250-933-2255 Unit E-6439 Portsmouth Rd. Behind Costco www.love-your-hair.com

February 5 / 2013

Debit Small engine parts, sales, service, tune-up, sharpening...

Gx160 5.5HP

RV SERVICES

Pick up from February 5 / 2013

Residential & Commercial Heat Pumps & Air H Conditioning C

Honda

BARKER

250-753-2151

South Nanaimo â&#x20AC;˘ 1985 S.Wellington Rd.

www.barkerrv.ca

DAVID KULHAWY KU U Owner

2727 JAMES JAMES ST. ST. DUNCAN DUNCAN 2727

250-748-9977 250-748-9977 LADYSMITH LADYSMITH www.mastercraftďŹ&#x201A;ooring.ca 250-245-0046 250-245-0046

Security -iVĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;->viĂ&#x152;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Â? â&#x20AC;˘ Safety â&#x20AC;˘ Sun Control Sun Safety: Control: Reduces heat personal by 9 l 4% Reduces injuries &air property condity itioning costs damage by 30%

Call Call Don Don 250-756-245 54 islandsolarďŹ islandsolarďŹ lms.com lms.com

Reach New Heights!

Carmon Home Renovations Ltd.

By Advertising in this space! Chris â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chipâ&#x20AC;? Lenton Over 25 Years Experience

UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;,iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;LÂ?iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;>Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;/Â&#x153;ÂŤĂ&#x192; & More

I my ! s cho o l

UĂ&#x160; Ă?Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-ÂŤiVÂ&#x2C6;>Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152; UĂ&#x160;7Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;`Â&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;,iÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;

>Â?Â?Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x201C;xĂ¤Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2021;Â&#x2122;Ă&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x17D;Ă&#x2021;ÂŁ

Aspengrove School Now accepting applications for September 2013

www.aspengroveschool.ca

To advertise here call Kara:

250-753-3707

nanaimobulletin.com

Visit our new shop 7439 Industrial Road, Lantzville 250.933.0778 (Shop)

www.chipscustoms.ca

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin

Happy St . Patr ick’s

Day !

Strip Loin Grilling Steak

Family Pack, 15.41 per kg

BC Grown “No.1”

Jumbo White or Brown Mushrooms

GRAD

B ia n e e

per lb

Gatorade

Thirst Quencher Sport Bottle

99 710ml

Plus Applicable Fees

each

Island Farms

Ice Cream 4lt

anad

Fres

4.39 per kg

99 per lb

Quaker

Crispy Minis Rice Chips

100gr

each

Purchase Any

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

Offer in effect til March 31/13

12 Pack Cans

and a coupon will print At participating Dairy Queen locations

www.qualityfoods.com

Visit DoSomeGood.ca for Details

on your till receipt

each

99 Plus Applicable Fees

an $878 Value

Prices in effect March 11 - 17, 2013 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

Nanaimo News Bulletin

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Outside Round Oven Roast

Fres

AAA

anad

Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

GRAD

Fresh Extra Lean Ground Round Beef

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

99 PER

1.2kg Minimum Tray Pack

B ia n e e

Fresh Canadian Flat Iron Grilling Steak

Single or Double Loin Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

99 2

99 4 PER

PER

Sliced Chicken or Turkey Breast 400-500gr, Each

10,000

points

bonus

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

QF# 6073

Some Restrictions Apply

It’s time to think of Spring Cleaning!

899,000 Q-Points

SAVE 100,000 Q-POINTS

alit y Foods Baking Centre! u Q r u Yo Duncan Hines

Moist Deluxe Premium Cake Mix 515-535gr

10,000 Kent Orange Juice

for

250ml

875ml

N?GLRCB #PMLXC #SRRCPh GCQ CVRCPGMP g LGQF

Tattoo Canister Vacuum

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN:

10ʼs

Nestle Sundae Ice Cream

Dirt Devil

OFF

Pogo Original Frankfurters

2500

ALL LINENS

Lilydale Fully Cooked

each

Fresh Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

Bonus Q-Points

$10

Crisco

Oil

1.42lt

5000

Robin Hood

All Purpose Flour 10kg

R.W. Knudsen

No Sugar Added Spritzer

Duncan Hines

4x311ml

Creamy Home-Style Frosting 450gr

2$ for

Eagle Brand

Sweetened Condensed Milk 300ml

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Popchips

Potato Chips 85gr

3$ for

E.D. Smith No Sugar Added Syrup 375ml

Royal City Pitted Bing Cherries In Syrup, 398ml

2500

99 4

99 99 9 2

Rice Works

Gourmet Crisps 156gr

3$ for

PAGE 2 03.11.2013

3500

Plus Applicable Fees

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Fresh Whole or Split Chicken Breast

Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Family Pack, 7.69 per kg

Family Pack, 13.21 per kg

• Free Run • Grain Fed

11.00 per kg Hertel’s

Fresh Gourmet Sausages 7.69 per kg

PER

Hot Price!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Corned Beef Brisket

PER

Olymel

8 99 5

Chicken Wings or Chunkies

per lb

88 each

600-650gr

per lb

Mitchell’s

Sliced Bacon 500gr

99 each

Harvest Meats

Wieners 450gr

Freybe

Smokies 450gr

each

Works Out To $1.50 Each!

McCain

Hashbrowns g Sprin

McCain

Straight Cut French Fries

Break Specials!

680gr

¢ 99 McCain

Superfries, Tasti-Taters or Breakfast Potatoes 454gr-1kg

99 2

Heritage Angus

Range Fed Angus Beef Burgers

Tomato Ketchup 1lt

2$4

10,000

points

bonus

Molson Exel Non Alcoholic Beer 6x355ml

Del Monte

Canned Vegetables 341-398ml

¢ 99

Rice A Roni

Aylmer

Beets 398ml

Del Monte

Fancy Rice

Canned Fruit

177-227gr

Selected, 398ml

3 $4 for

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

5000

Kelloggʼs All-Bran Cereal Bars 180gr

3500

Idahoan

Twizzlers Strawberry Flavoured Candy

113-114gr

227gr

Potatoes

2000 House of Tsang Sauce Assorted Sizes

E.D. Smith

for

Bonus Q-Points

852gr, Each

Offer is in effect Monday March 11th - Sunday, March 17th

1kg

PAGE 3 03.11.2013

Sunrise Farms

Maple Leaf

Nanaimo News Bulletin

¢ 99

4$ for

¢ 99

5000 Farkay Noodles 170gr

3000

Nanaimo News Bulletin

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

5Per$fect D

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Cheemo

340gr

907gr

2$ for

Saputo

Process Cheese Product, 1kg

320gr

Shaved Cheese, 300gr

Shredded Cheese

py S Hap

Day!

p Hap

Da rick’s

Nestle

Drumstick Assorted Sizes

890ml Hap

Ragu

Pasta Sauce

for

Bush’s Best

Da rick’s . Pat y St

4 3

Potato Chips

General Mills

for

Kellogg’s

for

Eggo Waffles 280gr

Kellogg’s

Raisin Bran or Just Right Cereal

340-640gr

Nestle or Christie

Frozen Dessert Bars 6x90ml or 4x125ml

Kellogg’s

Corn Flakes Cereal 680gr

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

475-670gr

Ocean Spray Day !

Craisins Sweet Dried Cranberries

Kellogg’s

Rice Krispies Cereal

Ultra Thin or Traditional Crust Pizza

3$ for

334-433gr

Lundberg

Rice

454-907gr

Kraft

Cheez Whiz 500gr

for

Assorted Sizes

Stoned Wheat Thins

Christie

300-325gr

200-225gr

for

Ocean Spray

3$ for

Christie

Crackers Selected 175-454gr

2$ for

Kraft

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit

1.89lt

for

12x355ml

Plus Applicable Fees

Unpasteurized Honey

1kg

Bits & Bites

3$ for

Light Jam

Day !

Elias

1kg

500ml

for

5 4

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

Fixins for that special pasta meal!

Day !

Hunt’s

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce

500gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Skippy

A&W Root Beer

4 2

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

Peanut Butter

Christie

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Cup

Day !

Europe’s Best

Cocktail

NEW!

Habitant Homesyle

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

142gr

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Dip

Crackers

58gr

McCain

Bugles or Chex Mix

500gr

250gr

Haagen Dazs, Del Monte or Nestle

213-248gr

for

Singles Process Cheese Product

for

200gr

398ml

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese

272-552gr

ds your Snack Centre! o o F y t i l a Qu

Old Dutch

Kraft..y products at great prices!

Kraft

Plus Applicable Fees

Baked Beans

Simply Steam Vegetables

Nature Valley or General Mills Granola Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Variety Pack

600gr

630-640ml

Green Giant

Mayonnaise

Pasta Sidekicks

250gr

12x341ml

Hellmann’s

Knorr

6 925gr

Parmesan Petals

112-147gr

. Pat y St

Original Roast Ground Coffee

118-157ml

Day! trick’s t. Pa

Maxwell House

Dessert Cup

’s atrick St. P

for

Armstrong

Melts Slices

py Hap

and a coupon will print on your till receipt

Minute Maid 100% Juice or Nestea Iced Tea

Perogies

Cheddar Cheese

Nanaimo News Bulletin 15

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Only at Purchase Any Pepsi, 7-Up, Crush, Mug Root Beer or Mountain Dew 12 Pack Cans

Spring Break is here... are you ready? Armstrong

7 22 4

Tomato Sauce 398ml

680ml

Catelli

Pasta Selected 225-900gr

2$ for

Stouffer’s

Bistro Crustini

3$ for

4 99

Hunt’s

Tomatoes 398ml

Nanaimo News Bulletin

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

5Per$fect D

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Cheemo

340gr

907gr

2$ for

Saputo

Process Cheese Product, 1kg

320gr

Shaved Cheese, 300gr

Shredded Cheese

py S Hap

Day!

p Hap

Da rick’s

Nestle

Drumstick Assorted Sizes

890ml Hap

Ragu

Pasta Sauce

for

Bush’s Best

Da rick’s . Pat y St

4 3

Potato Chips

General Mills

for

Kellogg’s

for

Eggo Waffles 280gr

Kellogg’s

Raisin Bran or Just Right Cereal

340-640gr

Nestle or Christie

Frozen Dessert Bars 6x90ml or 4x125ml

Kellogg’s

Corn Flakes Cereal 680gr

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

475-670gr

Ocean Spray Day !

Craisins Sweet Dried Cranberries

Kellogg’s

Rice Krispies Cereal

Ultra Thin or Traditional Crust Pizza

3$ for

334-433gr

Lundberg

Rice

454-907gr

Kraft

Cheez Whiz 500gr

for

Assorted Sizes

Stoned Wheat Thins

Christie

300-325gr

200-225gr

for

Ocean Spray

3$ for

Christie

Crackers Selected 175-454gr

2$ for

Kraft

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit

1.89lt

for

12x355ml

Plus Applicable Fees

Unpasteurized Honey

1kg

Bits & Bites

3$ for

Light Jam

Day !

Elias

1kg

500ml

for

5 4

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

Fixins for that special pasta meal!

Day !

Hunt’s

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce

500gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Skippy

A&W Root Beer

4 2

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

Peanut Butter

Christie

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Cup

Day !

Europe’s Best

Cocktail

NEW!

Habitant Homesyle

Happy S t. Pat rick ’s

142gr

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Dip

Crackers

58gr

McCain

Bugles or Chex Mix

500gr

250gr

Haagen Dazs, Del Monte or Nestle

213-248gr

for

Singles Process Cheese Product

for

200gr

398ml

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese

272-552gr

ds your Snack Centre! o o F y t i l a Qu

Old Dutch

Kraft..y products at great prices!

Kraft

Plus Applicable Fees

Baked Beans

Simply Steam Vegetables

Nature Valley or General Mills Granola Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Variety Pack

600gr

630-640ml

Green Giant

Mayonnaise

Pasta Sidekicks

250gr

12x341ml

Hellmann’s

Knorr

6 925gr

Parmesan Petals

112-147gr

. Pat y St

Original Roast Ground Coffee

118-157ml

Day! trick’s t. Pa

Maxwell House

Dessert Cup

’s atrick St. P

for

Armstrong

Melts Slices

py Hap

and a coupon will print on your till receipt

Minute Maid 100% Juice or Nestea Iced Tea

Perogies

Cheddar Cheese

Nanaimo News Bulletin 15

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Only at Purchase Any Pepsi, 7-Up, Crush, Mug Root Beer or Mountain Dew 12 Pack Cans

Spring Break is here... are you ready? Armstrong

7 22 4

Tomato Sauce 398ml

680ml

Catelli

Pasta Selected 225-900gr

2$ for

Stouffer’s

Bistro Crustini

3$ for

4 99

Hunt’s

Tomatoes 398ml

Nanaimo News Bulletin

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Continental

Irish

Blarney, Dubliner or Reserve Cheddar Cheese 200gr

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Watch for Demos on Sunday!

Freybe

Authentic Smoked Beef

Each

Bottom Round

99 per 100gr

Includes: 24 Mojos & 400gr Salad

points

bonus

Traditional Potato Salad

2500

8 Piece

Bari Ricotta Cheese

Parkay Soft Margarine 427gr

7500

Perk Avenue

Breakfast Meal

Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon,Ham or Sausage

Crispy Chicken Dinner

Each

Custom Made In Store

Fresh Tossed Salad

Fresh Snapper Fillets

2ʼs

7500 7500 Finish Jet-Dry Green Apple Liquid Rinse Agent 250ml

2ʼs

3500

Medium

Each

Beef Chop Suey Each ....................................

16 Piece

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

Small

Dry Garlic Wings

.............................................

895 895 625

Fresh Grey Cod Fillets

PER gr

100

Weather Permitting

per 100gr

Fresh Steelhead Fillets

31/40 Size Raw P&D

White Tiger Prawns

Frozen or Previously Frozen

69 per 100gr

Janes

Frozen Boxed Fish Selected 580-615gr

PER

100gr

88 Each

PAGE 6 03.11.2013

Bounty Paper Towels

Fried Rice

Weather Permitting

300-355ml

3000

Each

Medium

Opti-Free Lens Solution

4x113gr

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Febreze Noticeables Refills

Ivory Original Bar Soap

Assorted Varieties

Take home & heat!

Serving Suggestions

400IU, 180ʼs

7500

5” Meat Pie

Each

Create Your Own!

Webber Naturals Vitamin D

3000

Fresh Instore Made

PER

100gr

Available at Select Stores

250gr

3000

for

Includes: Salad & Mojos

Kraft Cheese Slices

500gr

Montreal Smoked Beef Sandwich

per 100gr

• Local B.C. Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG • No Growth Promotants

Bonus Q-Points Whole BBQ Chicken Dinner

10,000

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Traditional Irish Smoked Ham

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Bakery Fresh

for

Bakery Fresh

9” Apple Pie

Calabrese Buns

Cinnamon Buns

99 2

Cheesecake Slice

Pre-Sliced Bagels 6’s

680gr

for

Ty Phoo

Flavour Spread

Dairy Free Cultured Coconut Milk 454gr

99 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Sun-Maid

Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread 450gr

99 2 Pure

Blueberry

Trail Mix

99 2

¢ PER

100gr

Chocolate Peanuts Candy Coated

per 100gr

Omega Nutrition

Orange Pekoe Teabags

Earth Balance

So Delicious

2 $6 2 $

283-425gr

PAGE 7 03.11.2013

Country Harvest

Bread

for

NEW!

French Bread

6 Pack

Oroweat

2 $5

SCAN THIS SPECIAL QR (QUICK RESPONSE) CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE FOR A LIST OF GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS

Bakery Fresh

99 3

6 Pack

Each

Chocolate or Vanilla Cake

Carrot Muffins

Bakery Fresh

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Regular 80’s

946ml

99 4

2$4 for

Want-Want

for

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Raisins

99 2

440gr

2500

points Q

bonus

DʼItaliano Garlic Bread 284gr

5000 Dempsterʼs Cinnamon Raisin Bagels 6ʼs

5000

McGavinʼs Winnipeg Rye Bread 500gr

5000 Simply Natural Organic Salad Dressing 354ml

10,000 Simply Natural Organic Ketchup 575ml

5000 470ml

5x23gr

2$4

Each e

Simply Natural Organic Chunky Salsa

Crinkles Gourmet Rice Chips NEW!

6 Pack

Bonus Q-Points

Bakery Fresh

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

99 7

Double Layer

Bakery Fresh

Raisin Bread

Nanaimo News Bulletin

Van’s

2$5

Wheat & Gluten Free Waffles for 255gr

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Cranberries

99 3

Dried, 400gr

7500 Nunweiler Pancake & Waffle Mix 1kg

5000 Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food 1.4-1.5kg

5000 Purina Beneful Dry Dog Food 8kg

10,000

Nanaimo News Bulletin

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Drop in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEW APPY

18oz

SPECIAL!

p Hap

k’s Day! c i r t a .P y St

Clamshell Chilean “Premium”

Fresh Blueberries

Washington “Premium”

Braeburn Apples

2.18 per kg

Extra Large

per lb

FLORAL Germini Consumer Bunch

12 4 99

Lucky Shamrock Bouquet

each

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

per lb

2.18 per kg

Mexican Fresh

Bunched Radishes for or Green Onions

ORG

ANIC

Mexican “Hass Variety”

Organic Avocadoes

¢ C ORGANI

ORGANIC

“Photos for presentation purposes only”

MON.

Fresh Cauliflower

for

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS – MARCH

6.59 per kg

California “Dole”

3.28 per kg

AL FLOR

Green Seedless Grapes

Cello Wrapped

Beefsteak Tomatoes

per lb

each

Chilean “Thompson”

Mexican “Hot House”

Qualicum Foods - 705 Memorial 752-9281 Port Alberni - 2943 10th Ave. 723-3397 Nanoose Bay - 2443 Collins Cr. 468-7131 Parksville - 319 E. Island Hwy. 954-2262 Campbell River - 465 Merecroft Rd. 287-2820 Powell River – 4871 Joyce Ave. (604) 485-5481

1lb Bag

3 5

Organic Kiwi Fruit

Email Address: customerservice@qualityfoods.com Nanaimo – Beban Plaza – 2220 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo – Harewood Mall – 530 5th St. Nanaimo – Northridge Village – 5800 Turner Rd. Comox Valley – 2275 Guthrie Rd. Courtenay - 1002 -2751 Cliffe Avenue

www.qualityfoods.com AppyHour.ca

Organic Navel Oranges

California Grown

for

per lb

California Grown

4lb Bag

N RGA

758-3733 754-6012 756-3929 890-1005 331-9328

99 each

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

arts

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Krzysztof Jablonski performs an afternoon of Chopin during a concert presented by the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Sunday (March 17) 2:30 p.m.

“

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

What is more precious is what stays in people’s memories.

Classical calling Pianist excels at performing music by Frédéric Chopin, and has become known around the world for his skills BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

ianist Krzysztof Jablonski uses music to express his emotions and thoughts. “I use the universal language of music to express myself to tell people what is in my mind and my heart,” said Jablonski. “Deep inside, people read the musical thoughts in a pretty similar way.” When performing onstage he reads the audience’s energy. “Every time it is a different group of people and I try to be focused as much as I can, but I can feel and sense the audience,” said Jablonski. Jablonski hopes his music touches people on a personal level that lasts beyond the concert. “What is more precious is what stays in people’s memories,” he said. He is known around the world for his classical piano performances. Jablonski is a professor of Warsaw’s F. Chopin Academy of Music and has adjudicated at international Chopin competitions around the globe. He celebrates Chopin’s music during a gala hosted by the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Sunday (March 17) at 2:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Jablonski grew up in Poland while it was still part of the Eastern Bloc. He said he couldn’t travel and had no contact with the outside world beyond his country and there wasn’t much to occupy his time except for music. The piano wasn’t the first instrument Jablonski started playing. When he was five he started playing the accordion and also played the cello

and church organ. Playing the church organ helped him become a better piano player said Jablonski. It helped him develop his talent of connecting the notes using his fingers instead of relying too much on pedals, which Jablonski said is difficult for some pianists. “Most players tend to escape from it,” he explained, adding as an organist it made his playing cleaner. The pianist said he was blessed with an inspiring teacher who dedicated more than 12 years to his development. His teacher Janina Butor was a mentor and a mother to him. “She was raising me. I didn’t have an easy childhood. Home was a difficult environment,” said Jablonski. “She dedicated a major part of her life to me. She was a very passionate teacher and what she hoped to do when she recognized the potential was to go beyond the average level.” Jablonski’s concert in Nanaimo is part of the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music’s 35th anniversary celebration. “As we reach our 35th anniversary, putting together this kind of event reaffirms how far the conservatory has come. It also helps us support special programming,” said Kathleen Darby, conservatory executive director, in a press release. Tickets are $35/$24 for students and are available by calling 250-754-8550, at the Port Theatre box office, located at 125 Front St., or online at www.portthe atre.com. For more information about the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music please go to www.ncmusic.ca.

Inbrief

arts@nanaimobulletin.com

entertainment

Jazz academy students bring home honours

Harbour City offers free lessons

Grants available for Aboriginal media artists

adjudicators because of their outstanding performances during competitions, prior to the evening concert. Honourable mentions were also received by Ethan Olynyk, a Grade 9 drummer; Liam MacKay, a Grade 11 guitarist; Josh Rey, a Grade 12 bass and tenor saxophone player; Rachel Skeeles, a Grade 12 drummer; and Cameron Wong, a Grade 12 alto saxophone player. The Wellington Secondary Jazz Academy will compete again this May during the West Coast Jazz Festival in Nanaimo and at Music Fest Canada in Toronto.

Harbour City Music is hosting free drum lessons during spring break. Mike Harrison, owner of Harbour City Music, invites people who want to learn or those who already play drums to the acoustic drum studio for the lessons, March 18-21. “The shop was built to be an acoustic drum lesson studio, our goal since we opened has been to be the go to place for acoustic drum services and drum lessons as well as support and rentals,” said Harrison in a press release. “We are very lucky to have some amazing teachers, teaching all styles and instruments but our drum instructors are second to none.” Space for the free lessons is limited and people who have never taken lessons in the studio will have priority. To register or for more information please call 250591-1177 or e-mail mike@harbourcitymusic.com.

The Canada Council for the Arts is seeking applications for its Aboriginal Media Arts Program grant. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for Aboriginal artists. It is meant to help Aboriginal artists develop their careers and produce independent artwork. Media arts includes film, video, audio or new media, which is the use of multimedia, computer or communication equipment for artistic expression. Applicants must be First Nations, Métis or Inuit. The media program isn’t open to undergraduate students at a

The jazz prowess of Wellington Secondary School students earned them top honours during a recent festival. The school’s Jazz Academy students attended the 46th Annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho earlier this week. The Grade 9 and 10 jazz band received the festivals highest honour when it was asked to perform on the festival main stage. Kenton Dick, a Grade 9 alto saxophone player, was also asked to play at the Hamp’s Club, a showcase event of individual performers that are selected by a group of

college or university. However, emerging artists can apply as well as mid-career and established artists. Grants range from $3,000 to $60,000 depending on the individual’s career level. The project may involve one or more activities such as writing a film script, creating a media artwork or production and taking media arts training. The deadline to apply is April 1. For more information, a complete set of guidelines or an application form please go to www.canadacouncil.ca or call 1-800-263-5588.

ARTS

20 Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

MUSIC FEST UPPER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL features performances in various disciplines until April 14 at various locations. Admission per session $3 adults/$2 seniors and students. Season ticket $20/$15 seniors and students. DANCE runs until Saturday (March 16) at Beban Park Social Centre 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PIANO runs until Wednesday (March 13) at St. Andrews United Church. 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. DANCE GALA April 6 at the Port Theatre 7 p.m. Tickets $17. HONOURS PERFORMANCE April 14 at St. Andrew's United Church 2 p.m. Tickets $10/$8 seniors and students.

What’sOn

available online at www.fringetastic.com.

arts@nanaimobulletin.com

THEATRE LOOKING a comedic play presented by the Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Hall runs until Saturday (March 16). Tickets $17 adults/$12 youths. Call 250-245-7516, e-mail ypdg@shaw.ca or go to www.yellowpointdramagroup.org. RIMER'S OF ELDRITCH play presented at Malaspina Theatre runs Thursday (March 14) and March 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday (March 13) at noon. Tickets $10 students and seniors/$12 adults.

EVENTS at the Nanaimo Port Theatre Thursday (March

14) 7 p.m. Honouring Eveline O'Rourke, Honour in Culture, and the Vancouver Island Symphony, Excellence in Culture. Tickets free but must be reserved by calling 250-7548550 or at the Port Theatre box office. AMOUR film screening part of TheatreOne's Fringe Flicks series Sunday (March 17) 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and Monday (March 18) 7 p.m. at Avalon Cinema. Tickets $12. Call 250-754-7587 or go to www.theatreone.org. CHARLIE ROSS performs his One Man Lord of the Rings Saturday (March 16) 8 p.m. and One Man Star Wars Trilogy Sunday (March 17) 2 p.m. at the Shaw Auditorium of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Advance tickets $25 or $35 at box office. See both shows for $45. Tickets

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE:

UP TO MAR. 18th, 2013 Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr p 20 Sorting g through g feelings g mayy not come easyy to yyou, Aries. At some p point it becomes necessaryy to voice yyour opinions p and yyou may need to show a vulnerable side.

Libra

TAURUS - Apr p 21/Mayy 21 Taurus, a few complications p could arise this week and how yyou react to them will be telling g of how the rest of the month mayy p proceed. Think about this before you act. GEMINI - Mayy 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week is likelyy to be a wash because there is something g that came up p that has the p potential to dominate all of your time for the next several days. CANCER R - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, though g yyou mayy be anxious to help p a friend out, yyou need to seriously consider whether yyou have the time to spare p at this p point in time. Putting yourself ﬁrst is priority. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone is g going g to open p up to yyou emotionallyy and yyou mayy get caught g g off g guard byy the level of intimacy. y This could turn out to be the start of a long-lasting friendship.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

VIRGO - Aug g 24/Sept p 22 Virgo, g let a p particular situation cool down instead of adding g extra fuel to the ﬁre. Step p awayy from a heated discussion if yyou feel like things may get out of control.

Pisces

www.nanaimobulletin.com

LIBRA A - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your heart may beat a little faster this week because of the excitement involved in meeting someone that has been on your mind. Be patient. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, continue to discuss a ﬁnancial situation with your signiﬁcant other. Even if the discussion grows tiresome, talking it out is the best way to resolve the issue.

MUSIC SARAH HAGEN performs as part of the Classical Coffee Concert today (March 12)

10:30 a.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets $25/$22 members and groups/$15 students. Call 250-7548550 or go to www. porttheatre.com. LEGENDS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL Beatles versus Stones at the Port Theatre tonight (March 12) 7:30 p.m. Tickets $39.75. Call 250-7548550 or www.porth eatre.com. ON THE DOCK acoustic concert series at Dinghy Dock Pub Wednesday (March 13) with Brave, The Weather, Sandra Brigham and Nick Begg. Tickets $20 includes roundtrip on ferry. QRISTINA AND QUINN Bachand perform a concert at a private residence Wednesday (March 13) Tickets $20. Call 250-5914530 to reserve and directions. HOBSON'S CHOICE performs at SimonHolt

Wednesday (March 13) 9 p.m. Tickets $10 available at the restaurant. BLACK FLAMINGO plays the Queen's Thursday (March 14). HUMMER plays the Queen's Friday (March 15) and Saturday (March 16). No cover before 10 p.m. SERENADES FOR SPRING Presented by the Vancouver Island Symphony with guest artist Nadya Blanchette Saturday (March 16) 7:30 p.m. at Port Theatre. Tickets $17-$84. Call 250754-8550 or www. portheatre.com. FREAK BOY plays at the Well Pub Saturday (March 16). DOC plays a St. Paddys party at the Harewood Arms pub Saturday (March 16). KRYSTOF JABLONSKI Performance hosted by The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Sunday (March 17) 2 p.m. Tickets $35/$31.50 for groups/$24 students. Call 250-754-8550 or www.portheatre.com. B.C. CADET HONOUR BAND performs a free concert at the Port Theatre March 19, 7:30 p.m. Call 250-

BODY TALK ‘13 MARCH 18th-22nd

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, big changes are in store for your family and there are nerves to accompany these changes. Set aside a day this week where you can have peace, quiet and time to reﬂect. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your words are being heard but their meaning is simply not sinking in. Try rephrasing or approach the situation from another direction.

Mortgage Expert

250-716-1930

TMT I

NO FEES (*OAC)

CAPOEIRA

MEETSF FLAMENCO

SPRING BREAK DANCE WORKSHOP

March 18th to 22nd: For Teens: 1-4pm For Families all ages: 6-830pm $25/person for the week Workshops @ VIBE Studio

Karla Irvine, AMP Mortgage Expert

March 23rd: Performance at the Port Theatre

250 741 4706 250-741-4706

Get Our Best Rate! Financing

provided by Credit Unions & most Major Banks

JOHNNY INAPPRORIATE plays the Queen's March 22 and 23. HEADSUP performs at MGM Restaurant March 22 and 23 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call 250-753-3535.

ART an exhibit by Mary Ann Fleming at Art 10 Gallery during March. Gallery located in Nanaimo North Town Centre. WHAT'S OURS IS YOURS: On Community and Collecting an exhibit about collectables at both Nanaimo Art Gallery locations until April 11. SONJA BILLARD exhibits paintings from her 65 Red Pears series in the foyer of the Harbourfront library until April 30.

DANCE

INDUSTRY NIGHT Mondays at the Cambie with Deep Space Burnout. Free cover. 10 p.m. OPEN JAM at the Queen’s Monday. FEMME FATALES play Tuesday nights at the Queen's. OPEN MIKE at Fibber Magees Tuesdays 7:30-10 p.m. WORDSTORM OPEN MIKE night at Demeter's Coffee Vault the last Tuesday of the month. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission $5. BOWEN SENIOR WRITERS meets every first and third Wednesday of the month in Bowen Park's games room. 10 a.m. to noon. To reigster call 250-7557501. OPEN MIKE every Wednesday at the Cambie with Anatol Sessions. Free cover. 9 p.m. Bring your instruments. OPEN JAM at the Courts Pub Thursdays 9 p.m. to midnight. ACOUSTIC OPEN MIKE blues friendly at Tabu Lounge Thursday 7-10 p.m. All-ages. OPEN MIKE COMEDY at the Courts Pub first Friday of the month 9-11 p.m. FOLK CONNECTION Coffee House every third Friday of the month, 7-11 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church Hall. Admission $5. SUNDAY JAM at Patricia Hotel with Nightwatch from 3:30-7:30 p.m. All styles welcome.

Raise the Roof FOR HOSPICE

What is your mortgage rate?

Gillian Falk, AMP

HERBICIDAL MANIACS play at Acme Food Co. March 22, 7-10 p.m.

ONGOING

We’re raising funds to help Hospice move to a new home. Please come out and help expand the Heart of Hospice in our community.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your social schedule is jampacked and you wouldn’t have it any other way. There may be a pocket of time for more fun.

Call Us Today!

MAN IN BLACK award winning film My Father and The Man in Black at the Port Theatre March 20 7 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 250754-8550 or www. porttheatre.com.

FLAMENCO ROSARIO at the Port Theatre March 23 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40/$35 members and groups/$15 students. Call 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre.com.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you have an uncanny way of turning something that would normally be disastrous into enjoyable chaos. Think about a side career in party planning.

DO YOU KNOW? DO YOU CARE?

754-2260 or 250-7539849.

Info and Registration: www.crimsoncoast.org 250.716.3230

Body Talk Project

COMMUNITY DANCE Saturday April 27th – 7 PM Royal Canadian Legion 1630 Wellington Rd. East (off Bowen Road) DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF

Light refreshments, Draws & Silent auction items!

Tickets available by phone 250-756-2138 or 250-758-7643 Or in person at the Hospice Shoppes #5-4286 Departure Bay Rd or #35-1925 Bowen Rd & Hospice House 1729 Boundary Rd

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin

&/2 4(% "%34 ). 15!,)49 3%26)#% 02/$5#43 #!,, 4(%3% &).% "53).%33%3

Adrianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adrian s Rv Repairs

â&#x20AC;˘ Lunches â&#x20AC;˘ Fine Food â&#x20AC;˘ Afternoon Teas â&#x20AC;˘ Evening Parties â&#x20AC;˘ World Class Tea Cup Readers

17 YEARS EXPERIENCE

General Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical & Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Dry Rot Repairs, Appliances & Propane â&#x20AC;˘ Insurance Claims â&#x20AC;˘ Propane CertiďŹ cation

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 9 am - 9 pm Reservations Recommended. CLOSED ON MONDAYS

Free Local Estimate

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Specialize in Creating Memoriesâ&#x20AC;?

Adrian â&#x20AC;˘ CertiďŹ ed Technician

250-754-3865

New Location Unit D 690 Comox Rd. Behind McGavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

GENERAL STORE â&#x20AC;˘ GROCERIES â&#x20AC;˘ SUNDRIES â&#x20AC;˘ CONFECTIONERY

Fresh... Friendly... Local...

Now Licensed

250-591-2091 www.AdrianRvRepairs.ca

1081 Haliburton Rd., Nanaimo

Th trusted The d name ffor taxii service around the world.

â&#x20AC;˘ Fast, Reliable 24 Hr. Computerized Dispatch â&#x20AC;˘ Now Accepting Debit

Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm M Saturd &Sunday 9am-5pm Saturday

250 753-4214 771 Centre St., Unit A, Downtown Nanaimo

www.nanaimotaxi.ca

250-751-1111

Windward

Neighbourhood Pub

â&#x20AC;˘ BOOKS â&#x20AC;˘ HARDWARE â&#x20AC;˘ PAINT â&#x20AC;˘ CHARTS â&#x20AC;˘ CLOTHING â&#x20AC;˘ TACKLE â&#x20AC;˘ INFLATABLES â&#x20AC;˘ ELECTRONICS

I N S TA L L AT I O N , R E S T O R AT I O N & S U P P LY

2550-668-3655

LOWRANCE

I S LA ND

INSTALLED OR RESTORED DUST FREE AND WITHOUT TOXIC FUMES

UUĂ&#x160;"Ă&#x20AC;}>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;VĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;`iÂ&#x2DC;iĂ&#x20AC; Ă&#x160;"Ă&#x20AC;} UUĂ&#x160;ÂŁĂ¤ÂłĂ&#x160;9i>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;vĂ&#x160;Â?>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x192;V>ÂŤÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ¤Âł Ă&#x160; iĂ?ÂŤ iĂ?ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;iÂ&#x2DC;Vi

UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x201C;iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;>Â?Â?Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;,iĂ&#x192;ÂŤÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;LÂ?iĂ&#x160;*Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;`Ă&#x2022;VĂ&#x152;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x160;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2026;i`Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160;*Ă&#x20AC;iwÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2026;i`Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;`Ă&#x153;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;` UĂ&#x160;,iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;vĂ&#x160; Ă?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160; Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;

250-753-2425 â&#x20AC;˘ Toll Free 1-877-753-2425 Ă&#x2022;Â?Â?Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Â?Â?Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;7 Ă&#x160;VÂ&#x153;Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC;i`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Â?Â?Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;Â?Â&#x2C6;ViÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;i` 52 Esplanade, Nanaimo www.islandecoscapes.com www.harbourchandler.com

EMORY STANSAL 250.390.4985 7471 Fernmar Rd. Lantzville

The Harbour Chandler is full of delights for all boaters. a #1 Canadian Owned & Operated Marine Store awaits you! We offer Great Prices, a knowledgeable and friendly crew and lots of in-store specials every day.

Reach New Heights!

Special 10% Discount on services with a start date prior to March 31 / 2013 www.lantzvilleartisan.com

AND LICENSED LIQUOR STORE

Sports Games

Fantastic Give-A-Ways BREAKFAST SPECIAL E d Weeekk En t Entertainmen Mon.-Fri. 9-11am $4.50 Music Trivia 9:00 pm Wed. and Fri. WINGS 35Â˘ ay Fri & Saturd Fri. Nights PRAWNS 50Â˘ 250-754-7111 â&#x20AC;˘ 14-1588 BOUNDARY CRES. (Located in Beaufort Centre, Next to the Hospital)

Business of the Week

By Advertising in this space!

SLOANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LO To advertise here call Kara:

250-753-3707

nanaimobulletin.com

Prepare for the Road Ahead

ICBC - approved Program â&#x20AC;˘ Easy Payment Options

Upcoming Classes in Nanaimo Mon./Wed. Evenings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 to 8:45 pm Feb. 18, 20, 25, 27 Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13 April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1 May 6, 8, 13, 15, Tue 21, 22, 27, 29 Double Weekend Classes 9 am to 3 pm Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24 April 20, 21, 27, 28 May 25, 26, June 1, 2 Spring Break 4-Day - 10 am to 4 pm Mar. 18, 19, 20, 21

L LY

www.yd.com 250-755-1096 jjohnson@youngdrivers.com

L LY

OWNE

D A N D O P E R AT E D SI N

CE 1

â&#x20AC;˘ Oil, Gas & Electric Servicing â&#x20AC;˘ Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Gas Fitting â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Bonded

451 Stable Pl, Nanaimo 250-758-5474 www.sloansheating.ca

ns Maste

D A N D O P E R AT E D SI N

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THE TASTE THAT EVERYBODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AFTER!

Check-ups â&#x20AC;˘ Dental Cleanings Restorative services â&#x20AC;˘ Cosmetic Dentistry Emergency Care â&#x20AC;˘ Insurance plans accepted

250-390-9227 #7-6894 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo

www.doverviewdental.com

Seal the Deal! With a great ad Here!

451 Stable Pl, Nanaimo 250-758-5474 www.sloansheating.ca

SLOANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING SERVICES

OWNE

97 CE 1

â&#x20AC;˘ Oil, Gas & Electric Servicing â&#x20AC;˘ Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Gas Fitting â&#x20AC;˘ Residential & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Bonded

PACKAGES *Road Test Preparation * Senior Refresher * Driver Evaluation * In-car Practice Lessons

]

We welcome you to our Family Dental Practice!

HEATING SERVICES

NJOVUFT JO FWFSZ EBZ t .BLF FWFSZ NJOVUF DPVOU

Non-surgical: r 'BDF MJGUT r #VUU MJGUT r 'BU 3FEVDUJPO r #PEZ $POUPVSJOH r %/" 5FTUJOH 8FJHIU -PTT r -JGF $PBDIJOH BOE $PVOTFMMJOH

To advertise here call Kara:

250-753-3707

nanaimobulletin.com

Detail Special

WE WILL PICKUP & DROP OFF YOUR VEHICLE AT YOUR HOME S OR PLACE CAR 00 $ 1699.95 OF WORK 2 . $2 5! Reg 60.9

IIff you y want the Best then bring your vvehicle to us.

FULL DETAIL DETAAIL - YYOUR CAR WILL

SPARKLE!! SPA AR

E$ SAV

PER BUMTED & D PAIN AIRE0 0 REP

5spection 37 t to in Subjec

TRUC KS

199 00

Reg. $2 79.95 SA

VE $8 0.95!

Pizza Packs $699 (Makes 6 Pizzas Complete)

#20-1708 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo

250-753-3523

%S 3VTUJO "CEVSBINBO % . % r #PUPY 4QFDJBMJTU www.1440wellness.com 4VJUF 4UFXBSU "WF /BOBJNP

250-591-3876 clinic

Auto and Marine Detailing and Micro Autobody - Complete Customization Centre

2555 BOWEN RD., NANAIMO A Division of Nanaimo Toyota Scion

250-758-9103 WWW.TOUCHABOVE.CA

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Your community. Your classifieds.

TOLL FREE

1-855-310-3535

fax 250.753.0788 email classified@nanaimobulletin.com

$2998 plus tax

LEADER PICTORIAL AL .ANAIMOĂ&#x2013;.EWSĂ&#x2013;"ULLETIN $EADLINES 4UESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽĂĽ

8PSE "ET &RIDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET 4HURSDAYx xPM 4HURSDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAY xAM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx.OON 3ATURDAYĂĽ%DITION 8PSE "ET x4HURSDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET 7EDNESDAYx.OON -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ).ĂĽ /2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ!00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x!../5.#%-%.43 42!6%, #(),$2%.x%-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%

!'2%%-%.4

)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx OR #LASSIĂ&#x2122;EDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCH ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHT CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THE Ă&#x2122;RSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANY ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx Ă&#x2122;RSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELY BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OF THEx #LASSIĂ&#x2122;EDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWING EDITION BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx AND TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THE CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUM PAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL

$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.

!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESS THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIĂ&#x2122;EDx BYx Ax BONAx Ă&#x2122;DEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED

#/092)'(4

#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx AND INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIĂ&#x2122;ED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORM WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINED INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW

!DVERTISEĂĽACROSS 6ANCOUVERĂĽ)SLAND INĂĽTHEĂĽ ĂĽBEST READĂĽCOMMUNITYĂĽ NEWSPAPERS /.ĂĽ4(%ĂĽ7%"

Choose any: Black Press Community Newspapers!

SELL YOUR STUFF! Private Pri ate Party Part Merchandise Ad 1" PHOTO + 5 LINES

(99Â˘ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks!

BONUS! We will upload your ad to

Ask us for more info.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

PERSONALS

TRAVEL

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

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 are available at 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneďŹ ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

$399 CABO San Lucas, all Inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $399! 1-888-481-9660. www.luxurycabohotel.com

RESIDENT APARTMENT MANAGER WANTED. Mature couple for live-in Resident Manager for 26 Unit Building in Victoria. Knowledge of RTA, rent collection, banking, cleaning of common areas and vacant suites. Ideal for a retired couple. Salary negotiable. Email: donandsally@shaw.ca

$2998

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

CELEBRATIONS

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

CELEBRATIONS

â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;° â&#x153;° â&#x153;° â&#x153;° â&#x153;° BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK â&#x153;° MAR. 12 â&#x153;° Inga TanisGerard Milne Craig Andrea Qud Inga Gerard â&#x153;° Nettie â&#x153;° Colleen Jensen Andrea Qud Joey Pillott Anderson MAR. Joey Pillott 16 â&#x153;° Marilyn â&#x153;° Val Lemmon MAR. 16Zolob Morgan Lorenz Morgan Zolob Joe Cooper â&#x153;° Gloria â&#x153;° Joe Cooper Fred Wicks Doug Malmo Doug Malmo 13 Theresa Price â&#x153;° MAR. â&#x153;° Theresa Price Kendra Lunn MAR. MAR. 17 17 Tayah Sampson â&#x153;° Ron Heinrichs Johnny â&#x153;° Johnny August August Sarah Sarah Taylor Taylor Jo-ann Hyatt Norma Spivey â&#x153;° MAR. 14 â&#x153;° MAR. 18 Darlene Martin â&#x153;° Kevin Paul Helen Bob â&#x153;° Kaelyn Palmer Jack Quitley Kaelen Saunders â&#x153;° â&#x153;° MAR. 15 Tanis Milne Jill Sales â&#x153;° â&#x153;° â&#x153;° ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK â&#x153;° ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK â&#x153;° MAR. 15 - Stuart & Darlene SieFert â&#x153;° MAR. - Doug&&Darlene Sheila Poole MAR. 1517 - Stuart SieFert â&#x153;° MAR. â&#x153;° 17 -FREE Doug & Sheila Poole WEEKLY DRAW WINNERS... WEEKLY FREE DRAW WINNERS... â&#x153;° â&#x153;° Portrait Studio Portraitalong Studio â&#x153;° The Nanaimo News Bulletin with Grower Direct,â&#x153;° Sears Portrait Studio and Dairy Queen would like to help The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct, celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and â&#x153;° you Sears Portrait Studio Dairy anniversary events of and family and Queen friends.would like to help â&#x153;° you We celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and will publish all names provided, if received prior to events ofdeadline. family and the 4 p.m. Thursday Thefriends. Birthday and Anniversary â&#x153;° â&#x153;° anniversary We willoccur publish allweek. namesNo provided, received prior to dates must next ages willifbe published. the 41 p.m. Thursday deadline. The LUCKY PERSON each weekBirthday (picked and by aAnniversary draw) will must occur next week. No8â&#x20AC;? ages will Queen be published. â&#x153;° dates be awarded a complimentary Dairy Ice-cream â&#x153;° LUCKY each week and (picked byPortrait a draw)from will cake,1 gift fromPERSON GROWER DIRECT a $30 be awarded a complimentary 8â&#x20AC;? Dairy Queen Ice-cream SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO. â&#x153;° cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT and a $30 Portrait from â&#x153;° SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO. â&#x153;° LAST WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINNER: Lyle Kidd â&#x153;° NO WINNER: CHARGE.Lyle Kidd â&#x153;° â&#x153;° LAST WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CALL THE BIRTHDAY LINE AT: â&#x153;° NO CHARGE. CALL THE BIRTHDAY LINE AT: â&#x153;° â&#x153;° 250-753-3707 â&#x153;° BEFORE 44 P.M. P.M.THURSDAY! THURSDAY! â&#x153;° (FOR BEFORE NEXT WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY) â&#x153;° â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°â&#x153;°

Happy Birthday

Happy Happy Anniversary Anniversary BEBAN PLAZA 756-9991

Country Club 756-0381 Dickinson Crossing 390-1595

BEBAN PLAZA 756-9991

Country Club 756-0381 Dickinson Crossing 390-1595

TRAVEL TIMESHARE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CANCEL YOUR Time Share. No Risk Program, Stop Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

BE YOUR Own Boss. Learn to Operate a Mini-OfďŹ ce Outlet from home. Free online training, ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours. www.freedom-unlimited.info

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassiďŹ ďŹ ed.com CARDS OF THANKS

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiďŹ ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

CARDS OF THANKS

John Hewitt Reavley

August 18, 1935 ~ January 28, 2013 The family of late Hewitt Reavley wish to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your kind expression of sympathy and caring support during our time of loss. Thank you, The Reavley Family

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

BECOME A MEDICAL/ DENTAL O OF OFFICE FFICE FICE MANAGER â&#x153;&#x201D; Medical Dental OfďŹ ďŹ ce Administration â&#x153;&#x201D; Medical Dental OfďŹ ďŹ ce Management Diplo oma â&#x153;&#x201D; Upgrade your Business CertiďŹ cate with a Medical Dental OfďŹ ce Administration Specialty CertiďŹ catte â&#x153;&#x201D; Small class sizes, hands-on approac ch to learning â&#x153;&#x201D; Students get jobs from om their practicum placements â&#x153;&#x201D; Funding may be available

ALLEN & COMPANY

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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 reďŹ&#x201A;ect experience. Please contact: Shirley Williamson email: shirley@allenlaw.ca Telephone : (250) 703-2583

OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS

BARTENDERS & SERVERS experienced, P/T or F/T. Please call 250-468-1735.

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at our Sidney or Nanaimo terminal for runs throughout Van. Island. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John@ 250-514-2432 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

ISLAND HAIR MANAGEMENT

CDA WANTED for 3-4 days a week to cover maternity leave in busy downtown dental ofďŹ ce. Please drop resume off to the ofďŹ ce manager at Downtown Dental Group, #5-140 Wallace Street. GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Nanaimo location.Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview.

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

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Health Care Assistantts Assistants

needed on Vancouv ver Island!

Fast track to a new w career

Scan here to learn more

â&#x153;&#x201D; Job Security â&#x153;&#x201D; Great wages â&#x153;&#x201D; These jobs are in demand! â&#x153;&#x201D; Small class sizes, hands-on approach h to learning â&#x153;&#x201D; Evenings & weekends also available â&#x153;&#x201D; Funding may be available

in Nanaimo! Call Now!

Your Career Starts Here

HELP WANTED

in only 38 weeks s!

Program starts soon in Nanaimo!

250-753-3707

FREE!

Add any other paper for only $9.99 each +tax

Call Now!

250-740-0115

Your Career Starts Here

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

Scan here to learn more

Your Career Starts Here

250-740-0115

Your Career Starts Here

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

www.nanaimobulletin.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Earn Your Your Accounting & Fina Finance nance nce ce CertiďŹ Cert CertiďŹ cate tiďŹ ďŹ cate te Scan here to learn more

in 15 weeks!

Business Programs s designed to help you g get the job! â&#x153;&#x201D; Work from home or in n an ofďŹ ďŹ ce â&#x153;&#x201D; Students h have been hired the day of graduation â&#x153;&#x201D; Bookkeepers are in demand! â&#x153;&#x201D; Small all class size sizes, hands-on approach to learning â&#x153;&#x201D; Fu Funding ding may b be available

Program start Progra art soon in n Nanaimo! N

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD 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 beneďŹ ts. Maurya Bistro, 2954 Trans Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, V9X 1T2. Send resume to: mauryabistro@hotmail.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

Call Now!

250-740-0115

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

COMPUTER SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

LOCAL LANDSCAPE, Bobcat Maintenance company looking to ďŹ ll 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.

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

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

BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

UP TO

GARDENING

$1000

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

FEBRUARY 25 - MAY 24

VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM OR CALL 250.754.9600

Ivan 250-758-0371

DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

STOP SEARCHING. START LEARNING.

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

*Conditions Apply.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjobnetwork.com EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MASONRY: 40yrs experience specializing in all types of stonework, brickwork, ďŹ replaces & 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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right Price.â&#x20AC;? Free Quotes. Call Jason (250)668-6851

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

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

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

FRIENDLY FRANK SHAW MOTOROLA HD digital receiver, DCT 6200, exc cond, $95 obo. (250)753-3588 UPRIGHT EUREKA vacuum with hepa ďŹ lter. $65 obo. Call 250-740-2783, 250-591-4731.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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

GARAGE SALES

(250) 667-1189

PLUMBING

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

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WINDOWS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697

NORTH NANAIMO: Sat & Sun Mar 16 & 17, 8:30 - 1:00. 4803 Fillinger Cres. Moving; Furn, home decor, plants, etc.etc.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

PAINTING

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

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

$200 REWARD for return of lost dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanutâ&#x20AC;? Needs weekly medication. Much loved seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pet. Black/grey mix, white paws & chin. Wandered from Chelsea home Feb 25th. (250)716-1410, 9270733, or 250-228-2076

FURNITURE

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

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LEGAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PETS

ROBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YARDWORK. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

OFF TUITION THIS SPRING

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

40 years Experience

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

250-753-4208

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

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

9/52Ă&#x2013;#/--5.)49 Ă&#x2013;9/52Ă&#x2013;#,!33)&)%$3

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344 BROWN EGG layers available, excellent pullets, quiet and friendly, at point-oflaying. Call (250)753-0358 or email: zzvekic@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need d for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 yearss â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locallyy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distancee education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH

Your Career Starts Here www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

Nanaimo News Bulletin

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

www.nanaimobulletin.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manual & ďŹ tness guide, $450. Bell X spressvue PVR, $250. Full size ping pong table, collapsible, $50. Call 250-246-2238, 250-466-0323.

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, ofďŹ ce 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.

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. 10â&#x20AC;? Dewalt 770 radio arm table saw, $75. Call 250)757-8724. H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivassi & track. (250)758-5073 HUGE FISHING Sale, Sat. March 23rd. (10-3) 1265 LefďŹ&#x201A;er Rd. (across from N.I. Wildlife Recovery) 300 Rods, 300 reels, 1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of pieces of tackle. New/used/antique. 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, proďŹ led & notched to ďŹ t 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 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-735-0239.

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. 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

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.

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 & renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

SOUTH NANAIMO 3 bdr 2 bth 1850sq 10,000 sq ft lot 2 yrs old granite counter tops stainless kitchen hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors $354,900. 250-591-2988. 2390 Ellison rd 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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

DUNCAN (Kody Place, 6135 Ryall Rd. Unit 18) 3 bdrm Townhouse, 2 bath, fenced backyard, close to all amenities, near bus stop, $195,000 obo. Please call (250)923-0784. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green, Courtenay. Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW ďŹ&#x201A;oors main areas. Immaculate. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS #3 - 5659 TOMSWOOD Road. 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 68â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mobile home. 3bdrm, all appliances. Assessed value $40,200. Open to offers. (250)724-5185.

TOWNHOUSES

COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000. 250-339-7263, 250-218-5263.

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).

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO #10-1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalow on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4â&#x20AC;? oak ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $282,000.00. 250-923-7010

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

#101-550 BRADLEY St- 2 bdrms, $695. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

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

250-754-2936

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 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650 & $700. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm $680. & $700. Heat, hot water included. Clean, quiet, well maintained building, close to amenities and bus route. NS/NP. Call onsite manager: 250-716-3305.

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

Rental Properties Available All sizes. All prices Visit our website www.islandrent.com

or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street

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

7-160 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm 1 bath $525. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1133 BEECHWOOD Dr- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, $1295. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

BOUNDARY RIDGE: one or two B/R $660./$760. Free h/w, heat, cable or net. 616-1175.

152 BONAVISTA Pl- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

BOWEN TERRACE- 1 bdrm, heat incld, sm pet ok. $675. Leave msg (250)245-8869. DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm Apt, balcony, secure prkg, quiet bldg, W/D, close to shopping and bus, NP/NS, no parties, refs, 1 yr lease, $800 + utils, avail immed 250-756-0516.

www.webuyhomesbc.com

Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft. in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, some furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. $79,500. Just move in! (250)754-6436

$217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vendorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disclosure Statement.â&#x20AC;? 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

543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W ďŹ&#x201A;oors & much more. On site RV Parking Avail. Priced to sell. $345,900.00, Call Daniel at 250-752-5780.

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.

$226,900. 3-BDRM Rancher Completely updated. 2672 12th Ave, Port Alberni. Please call (250)731-4898.

DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $146,000. (250)597-8070

2 BDRM pvt g/l entry, bright, clean, own ldry, util Incl. NS, NP APR 1 $800 250-327-4072

1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)

HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $675 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. LARGE 2 bedroom apt for Rent, only ďŹ ve years old. Located at 1385 Alberni Hwy, Parksville above Trees Restaurant. $800 per month 250954-9547 LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134. LUXURIOUS 2BDRM, downtown condo. Ocean view. HW ďŹ&#x201A;oors. Free WiFi. N/S, N/P. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 MODERN 2 BDRM near VIU. Laminate ďŹ&#x201A;oor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. $800 mo +. (250)754-4605. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. NANAIMO OCEAN view Downtown. 1 bdrm + den. Senior friendly, secure parking. 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. NS/NP. $850. Avail Apr 1. 250-591-8886. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 Bdrms from $650. Ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor or top ďŹ&#x201A;oor, April 1st. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-753-8633 SPACIOUS ADULT orientated condo overlooking Ladysmith harbour, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, gas F/P, W/D, F/S, M/W. 4 blks to dwntwn. N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $1000 ($100 off for the ďŹ rst 3 months). (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107.

1675 KING JOHN Way- 3 bdrms, 3 bath, $1800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2859 NEYLAND Rd- 4 bdrms 2 Â˝ bath, $1500. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 301 WOODHAVEN- 4 bdrms, 3 bath, $1875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3651 DEPARTURE Bay Rd- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, with 1 bdrm suite, $1600 will rent separately. Call 250-7166811, 250-753-4749. NANAIMO, 4 bd rancher, near college, 1 bath, F&S, W/D hookup. Avail now. $1000. N/P, N/S. (250)748-1253

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. 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. 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 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, N/S, N/P, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & D/D reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)729-9155. NORTH NANAIMO 2bdrm, Bright ground level, spacious, 5 appliances, hi-speed, parking, patio and yard. $1000 includes utilities. (250)618-2962 S. NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, private, F/S, fenced yard, w/ views, laundry. Pet ok. Apr 1. $650. Call collect, 1-250-388-7271. UPLANDS lrg 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $675+ 1/3 hydro, inclds internet/cable. Txt 306-512-2033

RUTHERFORD Area. Lrg 3 Br upper, 5 appliances, 1.5 Bathroom, storage shed, NS, Pets OK, $900.00 + 60% Utilities Avail Mar 15. 604-328-3248

COLLEGE HEIGHTS- executive home w/ocean view, 2 lrg bdrms, 1800sq ft, 1 yr lease. NS/NP. $1250+ 1/2 utils. 604948-3492, 250-797-6968.

SMALL 2 bedroom, 1 bath, clean house for rent. 213 Finlayson. Very cute. Just repainted. Water views. No laundry. $750 per month. Available for March 15th. Call Kirk at 250-703-9478.

HOSPITAL AREA. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, N/P. $1100./mo + utils. Avail now. 250-756-6172 or 250-619-5446 after 5pm.

OFFICE/RETAIL WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

1-BDRM, BRIGHT Clean, unit. Full bath, very private. Near Rutherford Rd - F/S, W/D, No pets, no smoking. Avail now. (250)758-4871.

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

1BDRM DUPLEX SxS. Close to college. Electric heat. $500. N/S, N/P. Avail. March 15th. (250)753-6229

205-99 CHAPEL Street- 1 bdrm, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.

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

$BMM

DEPARTURE BAY: Large 1 bdrm, all inclusive. Utils, wi-ďŹ cable, parking, shared laundry, on bus route. NS/NP. $700/ mo. Call 250-751-3386.

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

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

#(%#+Ă&#x2013;#,!33)&)%$3 Ă&#x2013;

C. NANAIMO- own entry, lrg bright 2 bdrm. $850. inclds hydro. NS/NP. 250-716-1618.

NORTH NANAIMO- 3 bdrm+ den executive renovated home in Gulf View Estates, yard, extra parking, ocean view. $1575+ utils. NS/NP. Refs a must. Long term lease only. Call (250)268-3464.

UNIVERSITY AREA- 1 Bdrm $650+ hydro, small building, cat considered. 1 month free. Call Steve, 250-667-3009.

BRECHIN- 2 bdrm with laundry Close to bus, shopping, ferries. NS/NP, no parties. $875 +utils. Avail now. (250)390-0264, 250-618-049.

SUITES, UPPER

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, $950. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 855 HOWARD- 2 bdrms, $825. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

#,!33)&)%$Ă&#x2013;!$3Ă&#x2013;7/2+ $BMM

COMMUNITY

www.nanaimobulletin.com TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2003 TITANIUM Glendale RV. 33 ft, Blocked & skirted in Parksville resort in a large fenced yard. Complete with ﬁre pit & large shed. Unit is fully furnished & ready to move in. $26,500 or reasonable offer. Call 780-910-7838

CARS 2006 20’ Adventure 80,000k. Immaculate condition, lot’s of extras. $30,000 O.B.O Please call 250-338-8206

‘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. 1988 CHEVY Caprice Classic, low mileage, 1 owner. Very beautiful condition, $1500 (Firm). Glass top Kenmore stove, white, $225. Both very nice. Please call (250)7012035.

1992 Crown Victoria 123,000 miles, unsurpassed for comfort, safety and reliability. Asking $1800. Please call 250-331-0361 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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

2008 PONTIAC Torrent GXP, 110,000 KMS, all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic, power everything, heated leather, sunroof, bumper to bumper warranty. Fully loaded, asking $16,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047.

COMPLETE CAMPER UNIT with boat & truck, all in mint condition - very clean! Must see, ready to go. $9500. obo. For more info - (250)338 8060. coast.1590@shaw.ca

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

TRUCKS & VANS

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 2003 GMC 4x4 SLE- w/matching Leer canopy, excellent cond, must be seen, gently driven, 150,000 km, extra cab, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W, PDL, tow package. $12,900. Call (250)743-0910.

MOTORCYCLES

2007 FORD Ranger, auto with O/D, 2 wheel drive, 6 cyl, 60,000 Km, nice & clean, $7,799. (250)746-7056 or cell (250-701-7254 2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

Wednesday SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free threeday ‘career planning’ workshop series using assessments to point you in the right direction for your new career at 101-155 Skinner St. Register at 250-714-0085. WEDNESDAY MORNING coffee break, hosted at St. Andrew’s United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St., goes from 10-11:30 a.m. Free coffee, live music by Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback. Everybody welcome.

Thursday NANOOSE NATURALISTS meet 7 p.m. at the Nanoose Library Hall on Northwest Bay Road. Biologist Jessica Wolf speaks on edible native plants Free admission. Call Margot at 1-250-468-9167. NANAIMO RHODODENDRON Society hosts its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. Guests welcome, free admission. Visit www. nanaimo.rhodos.ca for details. NANAIMO HISTORICAL Society hosts its annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowen Park Complex. Outgoing president Gordon Miller will present a history of the changes in Harewood from the 1860s to 1940s. Everybody welcome.

Friday SPAGHETTI SUPPER, hosted by Trinity United Church at 6234 Spartan Rd., begins at 5 p.m. Adults $10, youth $5.

Saturday JOHN BARSBY football program holds its garden manure sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the top of the student parking lot at the school. 40-pound bags are $5. Proceeds go toward uniforms and protective equipment. KLEIJN NURSERIES hosts a free seminar on mason bees from 11 a.m. to noon at the nursery, 1680 Thatcher Rd. For details phone 250-754-4482.

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

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www.bcclassiﬁed.com ﬁ

JOHN BARSBY football program holds its garden manure sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the top of the student parking lot at the school. 40-pound bags

are $5. Proceeds go toward uniforms and protective equipment.

Monday ADJUDICATION FOR the Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market goes from 6-7 p.m. at the Fireside Room at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. For details e-mail ndfms@shaw.ca. NANAIMO MUSEUM hosts spring break drop-in for children aged 5-12 from 1-4 p.m. Different theme each day. Admission by donation. From March 18-21. 250-753-1821 for details. NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association hosts its personal boundaries 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 resumes and cover letters, acing interviews, and marketing your skills at 101-155 Skinner St. Register at 250-714-0085. ISLAND STITCHERY Guild hosts its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. Topic is hand embroidery. Guests welcome.

Ongoing WIDOWHOOD BEYOND Survival, a support group for people under 65 who are past the first anniversary of the death of a spouse, meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. 250585-6283 or 250-7224643 for location and details. HARBOUR CITY SENIORS Writers meet the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bowen Park Complex, games 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. ENNEAGRAM DISCUSSION group, encourag-

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin

Bulletinboard

bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com

ing interested people to discover your type and grow with it, takes place weekly. For time and location, phone 250-390-3039 between 6-10 p.m. SPANISH CONVERSATION Club hosts its regular meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Harbourfront Library. Practice your Spanish in a friendly and welcoming environment. Call 250753-1154 ext. 238 or e-mail ref@virl.bc.ca to register. MORRELL NATURE Sanctuary is looking for volunteers interested in nature and leading elementary school groups to explore the forest setting. Training provided. Phone 250753-5811 or e-mail morrell@shawbiz.ca for details. NANAIMO DOLL Club meets one Tuesday each month to discuss collecting, costuming and study. All are welcome. E-mail Nanai moDollClub@shaw. ca for location and details. NANAIMO GLAD and Dahlia Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Paine Horticultural Centre on East Wellington Road on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome. For details phone 250-722-2109. WALK IN WEDNESDAY family issues drop in program. First Wednesday of the month, open to everyone. Side door, Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. 250-716-1551 or e-mail info@nanaimomen.com. AIKIDO CLASSES are held at the Tillicum Lelum centre, 421 Franklyn St., from 5-6:30 p.m. every Monday. For details phone 250-758-0143. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092. CRESCENT CHAPTER No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Ave. 250-7585671. SINGLE SENIORS dinner

pals, 65-80 years old, bi-monthly at various restaurants, separate cheques. For details phone 250-756-1601. WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS. Learn to express yourself effectively and confidently Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m. at 101-5070 Uplands (at Turner). 250-729-2903 or 250729-9148 for details.

information. THURSDAY NIGHT cribbage at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wellington. Starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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. NANAIMO WIDOWS Support Group meets Wednesdays. All widows welcome. 250722-3353 for time and location.

MID-ISLAND AL-ANON group meets every Thursday from 7:308:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Youth Services Building, 290 Bastion St. Details at www.bcyukon-al-anon. org.

NO-AUDITION FUN singing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Details at info@moresingingplease.com or 250729-6135.

NANAIMO BUDDHIST Group meets Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-7562127 or e-mail susan jwilson@shaw.ca.

NANAIMO STROKE Recovery Group meets every Friday at Bowen Park Social Centre at 10:45 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Contact 250-753-5328.

SONS OF F Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250756-2406 or 250751-1435.

STOP CHASING Your Mind Group, hosted by Island Counselling. Worries, fears, depression, anger? Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. in a safe, confidential environment. By donation. Register at 250-7549988.

AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE Nanaimo meets on the third Saturday of each month at Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. at 9 a.m. Refreshments and guest speakers. 250754-6568 for details. NANAIMO NEWCOMERS Club, a women’s group for new Nanaimo residents, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 4235 Departure Bay Rd. NANAIMO WEIGHT Loss Surgery support group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Inn on Long Lake at 6:30 p.m. Contact 250755-2058 or 250-7536224 for details. NANAIMO BOAT Modellers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-753-2594 or visit www.nanaimoboatmodellers.com for details. HARBOUR CITY Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Please call Lucy at 250-756-9149 for

VANISLE FIDDLERS is a weekly gathering that welcomes fiddlers and all acoustic musicians. Learn traditional music in a fun multi-age group. Every Thursday at Scout Hut. Groups run at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. 250-591-3913. PRINCESS PATRICIA veterans interested in creating a PPCLI Association Chapter in Nanaimo are invited to call 250-754-4897 or 250-754-3703. Once established, funds will be raised to help injured Afghan war veterans who have returned to Canada. PARADISE ISLE Seniors at 201 Albert St. hosts a light lunch, pool tables, crib tournament, arts groups and other activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Group is looking for new members. 250-754-9566. SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT Support Group. Monthly adult meeting for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets first Wednesday of every month. Phone 250-753-2495 for more information.

sports 26

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, March 12, 2013

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Clippers now thinking playoff hockey I BCHL TEAM loses last two going into post-season play.

VIBI swings into spring down in U.S. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Clippers had the edge in many facets of the game, but special teams cost them the win in the regular-season finale. The city’s B.C. Hockey League club (32-20-0-4) ended its 56-game schedule with a 3-2 loss to the West Kelowna Warriors on Sunday at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers claimed a 2-0 first-period lead on goals from Matt Grant and Mason Mitchell and held the margin until the third period, when the Warriors got one back. At that point the power plays and penalty killing determined the outcome. The Clips failed to cash in on a five-on-three, and quickly found themselves having to kill off a five-on-three. The visitors fired in two PP markers and held on to the victory. Jayson Argue suffered the loss in goal, finishing with 29 saves. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, said the late power plays were the obvious turning point. “I didn’t think we played badly,” he said. “It was just a game that we could have won if we would have buried a couple of chances but we didn’t bury them. We have to move on, now we have to go get ready for playoffs, that’s what our focus is now.” That might have been the team’s focus even before the game, as Sunday’s finale didn’t have any impact on the BCHL standings. Still, centre Greg Fraser said he and the other 20-year-olds were well aware it was their last-ever regular-season game in junior hockey.

All these early-season innings are helping the VIBI Mariners become the team they want to be. Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Baseball Institute travelled to Yakima, Wash. for a second-straight weekend as it prepares for the start of the Canadian College Baseball Conference season later this month. The Mariners practise baseball long before spring starts – if not at the stadium, then at the gymnasium with wiffle balls, or on the turf soccer pitch. But getting some game action is the first sign of spring. “It was nice to get outside and play in some sunshine, actually get on the field,” said Dallas Monk, VIBI infielder.

GREG SAKAKI/THE NEWS BULLETIN

West Kelowna Warriors player Brett Zarazun, left, is checked by Nanaimo Clippers opponent Brendan Taylor during Sunday’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The visitors came back to win 3-2.

“It’s hard to play a game that doesn’t really mean anything, but at the same time it does mean something for a lot of the guys in the room,” he said. The game also cleared up some other statistical bookkeeping – Fraser is the Clippers’ leading scorer for 2012-13. His assist on Mitchell’s goal was his 59th point of the season; Reid Sturos and Kyle Kramer both end up with 57 points. “It’s a nice little feather in the hat for me to get the scoring title but it’s not that big of a thing,” Fraser said.

Quickfacts ◆ NANAIMO CLIPPERS meet the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in Round 1 of the playoffs in a best-of-five series. ◆ GAME 1 is Friday (March 15) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. Game 2 is Saturday, also 7 p.m. at Frank Crane. ◆ FOR TICKETS, visit www. nanaimoclippers.com or call 250-751-0593.

ICE CHIPS … Mitchell received a blow-to-the-head penalty late in Sunday’s game and could face disciplinary action from the league … On Friday the Clippers fell 5-4 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs at Frank Crane Arena. Derek Dun was the goalie of record in that one with 40 saves. Sturos scored twice and Kramer and Trevor Fitzgerald had Nanaimo’s other goals … The playoffs start Friday (March 15) with the Clippers hosting the Bulldogs at Frank Crane Arena for Game 1 of a best-of-five series. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Buccaneers try for series stranglehold

THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo Buccaneers player Dan Foglietta, middle, races for a puck in Game 2 versus the Comox Valley Glacier Kings Thursday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

The Nanaimo Buccaneers have taken the edge in their playoff series, and will now try to press their advantage. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team defeated the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 6-5 on Saturday up Island to take a twogames-to-one lead in the bestof-seven series. After a pair of 2-1 games to start the series, it took a barnburner to settle Game 3. Nanaimo took a 3-2 first period lead, Comox tied

it in the second and then Nanaimo surged back ahead with two early goals in the third period. Comox drew within one midway through the third, but couldn’t get the equalizer. The Bucs got an empty netter before the Yetis tallied with one second left in the game. “We need a better effort from everybody on the team,” said Bill Rotheisler, coach of the Glacier Kings. “It’s not time to start breaking apart what we’ve built and worked on to get us to this point. We

have to regroup … and do the little things that made us the team we are.” Riel Gibson led Nanaimo with two goals and an assist. Other Bucs goals were scored by Will McNamara, Beau Blanaru, Dan Foglietta and Garrett Dunlop. Cam Large made 30 stops for the win. GAME ON … Game 4 is tonight (March 12) at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. Game 5 is set for Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. -with files from the Comox Valley Record

“

In our league, we’re all pretty tight, pretty close games. Facing U.S. college teams in spring training means playing high-calibre ball, which is only a good thing for the Mariners. “We face that kind of competition in our league,” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager. “The programs in our league, we’re all pretty tight, pretty close games for the most part and these weekends prepare us for that.” It’s the time of year when players need to create good habits, and Blundell talked about some of the things he’s looking for in spring training. On the mound, he wants his pitchers to get used to trying to work ahead against opposing hitters. “We want to set the bar pretty high with that because it shuts down the other team when you’re working ahead in the count,” he said. ◆ See ‘VIBI’ /27

SPORTS

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Inbrief

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

Shutout loss eliminates United men

sports

Wellington girls earn a bronze The Wellington Wildcats senior AA girls’ basketball team earned one more souvenir of a special season. The ’Cats won bronze at provincial championships in Kamloops, defeating St. Thomas Aquinas in Saturday’s third-place game. Sara Simovic was selected as a tournament all-star and Victoria Brown was an honourable mention all-star. The Wildcats won the Vancouver Island and North Island championships this year. Welly’s AA boys also played at provincials in Kamloops, placing 12th. Wellington was recognized with the tournament’s Spirit Award.

Flag football kicks off spring Nanaimo’s SouthSide Minor Football Association players have started gaining yardage. The program, for boys and girls ages eight to 11, kicked off last week and runs until mid-April. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at John Barsby Community Secondary School’s Canem Field, with games Saturday mornings. Cost is $35 which includes all equipment except footwear. Registration takes place at the field on practice nights. For information about youth football in the north end of the city, visit www. nanaimobulletin.com.

Nanaimo United made it to the semifinals of the Jackson Cup tournament, but no further. The Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 side lost 4-0 to favoured Bays United on Friday in Victoria. Bays will face Lakehill’s Div. 2 side in the Jackson Cup final.

D O G O F F - L E A S H PA R K PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AND SURVEY WILL BE HELD:

Wednesday March 13th from 4 - 8 pm @ Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 741 Third St. Meeting Room

SAM CINO PHOTO

Vancouver Island University Mariners players Lee Hamilton, left, and Zach Grigg go for the block during a match at the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association championships in Welland, Ont. VIU finished fourth.

M’s just miss medal

VIU’S MEN place fourth at nationals.

The VIU Mariners were good enough to win at nationals, but didn’t have quite enough to win a medal. Vancouver Island University’s men’s volleyball team placed fourth at the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association

championships in Welland, Ont. VIU won two of its four matches. Both its losses came against the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Trojans – once to start the tourney and then again in the bronz e-medal matchup. SAIT won Saturday’s medal showdown 26-24, 25-18, 25-23. Dillon Collet was VIU’s player of

the match with eight kills and seven digs. The Mariners started with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-23 loss to the Trojans but responded with two straight wins, beating King’s College 25-11, 25-11, 25-17 and then defeating Niagara 27-25, 25-18, 25-16. Adam Tishenko, Zach Grigg and Lee Hamilton were others who earned player of the match honours.

VIBI Mariners want to ‘battle’ at plate ◆ From /26 At the plate, he’s asking his guys to be prepared before they step into the batter’s box so they don’t over-think their at-bats. “That actually slows your hands down,” Jordan Blundell said. “So we want our guys to get in there and compete, not think too much, have your approach set becore you get in there. Your job during

that at-bat is to try and execute that approach. And then after two strikes, have a battle.” GAME ON … The Mariners travel to Everett, Wash., this Saturday (March 16) and Sunday for four more exhibition games. The home opener for VIBI is March 23 at Serauxmen Stadium against the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

In an ongoing effort to improve dog off-leash facilities, The City of Nanaimo, Parks Recreation and Culture Commission is hosting another public open house regarding dog off-leash parks. This is the fifth session over four years focussed on locating dog off leash parks throughout the city with varying characteristics and amenities. Dog off-leash parks are city owned and designated locations where owners can let dogs run free and play without a leash. The Parks Recreation and Culture Commission is interested in hearing the public’s feedback about the existing dog off-leash parks, would like comments on the pilot sites, and is seeking input on potential new off-leash sites.

PERMANENT OFF LEASH SITES INCLUDE: ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ

Beban Park Cable Bay Trail Westwood Park power lines Beaufort Park Colliery Dam (upper dam) Diver lake Invermere Beach St. George Ravine Park

2012 PILOT SITES THAT COULD BECOME PERMANENT: ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ

Forested area adjacent to May Richard’s Bennett Park Northfield Rest Stop / Info Kiosk Gallows’ Pt (Protection Island) Wardropper Park

Comments received during the public review process and survey will determine future dog off-leash park improvements and additional sites. Information about animal control, and dog park etiquette will also be shared at the open houses. For more information, contact Kirsty MacDonald, Parks and Open Space Planner, at 250-755-7506 or kirsty.macdonald@nanaimo.ca. An online survey and the open house materials are available on the city’s website for review and input. The survey will be open from March 1st - April 1st.

CITY OF NANAIMO T H E

H A R B O U R

C I T Y

D E PA R T M E N T O F PA R K S , R E C R E AT I O N & C U LT U R E

250-756-5200 w w w.nanaimo.ca

Dover wrestler wins B.C. title For the first time, a Dover Bay Secondary School wrestler won provincial gold. Faye Tuck won her division at the B.C. High School Wrestling Championships March 2 at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan. The two grapplers split the first two rounds and then neither scored in the third round. That meant sudden death, where the Port Moody girl twice broke the rules of engagement – attacking two legs instead of one to start – and was disqualified. Tuck advances to nationals in Saskatoon next month.

75%

SOLD www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

Nanaimo News Bulletin

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

SPECIALS AVAILABLE FROM OPENING

You’ll Feel Like Family.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, to Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013 Look for our giant 16 page ﬂyer in Saturday’s News Bulletin!

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1984

In the Deli… Maple Lodge

ken Cheicnders Wi 450g.

3/$ 50

Fresh From Chile Seedless Sugarone RRegular eggu arr oorr SSmoked oked Reg. $$1.99/100g. Reg. 1.999/100g

Chicken Breast

.97

100g.

Fresh Baked Daily...

4454 54 gg. Li 3 total. Limit o

Uncle Luke’s 3375 75 mL. L L 22. Limit

Maple Syrup

20% OFF

at tills

“ In

lb.

Village

Crispy Chicken Wings eg. R

$7.97

454 g.

Free Run Eggs

.97

NS JAMIESO VITAMINS

t Sweesty ^& Ta

$4. 4.34 344 kg.

Island Gold Medium

Dutch Crunch or Calabrese Bread

owen locat io rB n” u o

Green Grapes

Limit 2. Lim

Doz ozen

Amy’ss Organic Lentil or Vegetable Lentil

Soups 398 mL m. Limititit 6 tota Li Lim tota otal. tall..

Reg.

$3.99

F O R

Kraft Tex Mex

Shredded Cheese Bigg 1 kg. g ba b g. g Limititt 2. Lim

WOW

Alymer

Tomato Paste 12x 2x142 1 mL 142 mL.. Limitit 2. Lim

s Equanl ts 41 cein at

CHASE RIVER MARKET PLACE #82 - 12th Street Nanaimo • 250-753-7545 BOWEN ROAD at 1800 Dufferin Cres., Nanaimo • 250-591-5525 WILD SERVING NANAIMO SINCE 1984 - OPEN DAILY 7 AM - 10 PM SOCKEYE

NI SALMON PA

$ 99

• Bottle deposits and enviro fees extra where applicable • Pictures for illustrative purposes only