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A report looking into ways to meet increasing demand for emergency response services was referred back to city staff for review during Monday’s city council meeting. Since 2005, the city’s goal has been to have the first fire engine on an emergency scene within six minutes. To meet that goal and maintain sustainable costs, the report proposes building more small halls, staffed with two firefighters per shift, with additional equipment and firefighters moved into areas as risk of incidents rises throughout the day, such as during rush hour when motor vehicle accidents become more frequent in certain areas. Currently, halls are staffed with three to four firefighters per shift. Nanaimo Fire Rescue currently averages about 6,500 calls per year and annual demand continues to rise steadily with more than 9,000 anticipated annually by 2024.

The new model proposed in the repor t is based on changing requirements. Historically Nanaimo Fire Rescue dealt with structure fires, which now only account for 1.7 per cent of calls for service. Most structure fires occur in central Nanaimo and the downtown core areas. Because of older construction, fires in those areas are the most severe, cause the most damage and present the highest risk for injury or death. Across the city medical aid and motor vehicle accident calls account for well over 70 per cent of firefighter responses. The report was presented with the intent of having council receive and review the material and move on to consultation with firefighters, citizens, other emergency response agencies and other stakeholders, the results of which would be presented to council for further consideration in May. But in a five-tothree vote, the report was effectively rejected and referred back to city staff to give further consideration to comments councillors expressed at the meeting. ◆ See ‘COUNCILLORS’ /5

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High turnout expected to hear school district plan BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A “far-reaching” report outlining recommendations from a consultant on what should be included in Nanaimo school district’s 10-year facilities plan will be

revealed during a public board meeting tonight (April 11). In January, the district hired Doug Player, a former superintendent of the West Vancouver School District, to help develop a facilities plan after the board approved

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District of Lantzville residents will likely see a two per cent tax increase this year. Council approved the first two readings of the district’s five-year financial plan on Monday evening. The $4.2-million 2013 budget includes an increase in firefighter remuneration, a new full-time planner, a few capital expenditures such as road and water improvements, and increases to staff wages and benefits negotiated in the new collective agreement. The district expects to finish the year with about a $141,000 surplus. “We’re up to final reading and adoption, so I think we’ve finalized it,” said Mayor Jack de Jong. “I’m very confident with the budget as it stands. I think it’s fair. I haven’t had one negative comment about it.” Council increased firefighter remuneration by about $28,000, which includes increasing the fire chief and deputy fire chief’s wages by

$4,000 each to $12,000 and $10,000 per year respectively, and increases to practice and call-out pay for firefighters. De Jong said the move is to bring firefighter remuneration more in line with other jurisdictions and the amount is still low, with the highest remuneration being the fire chief’s salary of $12,000 per year. “As it is, this community is really getting a good bargain,” he said. While Lantzville has previously contracted out about 1,000 hours of planning per year, this year’s budget adds a full-time planner as a regular employee at an additional cost of about $20,000, said de Jong. He said he has fielded complaints from developers wanting access to a planner and council will now have someone available on a more frequent basis to assist with bylaw changes. “It was one of the weaknesses in our operation,” said de Jong. “I didn’t realize how much work they fundamentally do.” The largest expenditure in the budget is $800,000 for district staff – nine staff members and council – and this total includes the negotiated wage increases, he said. The district decided not to increase the seasonal parks

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labourer position to 12 months fulltime, preferring instead to contract out roughly $150,000 earmarked for trail work carried over from the previous budget, de Jong added. Major capital expenditures include up to $250,000 for a water main replacement at Peterson Road, $475,000 for road surface repair and replacement and $60,000 for seismic upgrades at Costin Hall. Besides the two per cent tax increase, residents will also notice a $12 increase in the solid waste parcel tax to cover the costs of this service and the 500 customers on a sewer system will also see these rates increase to cover maintenance and other costs. De Jong expects council will do a third reading and final adoption of the budget on April 22.

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A former Nanaimo lawyer disbarred by the Law Society of B.C. in 2007 for allegedly overbilling the Department of Justice is now facing criminal charges. Shane Dennison is facing criminal charges of fraud, breach of trust by public officer, falsification of documents and forgery. Offence dates listed are between September 2002 and June 2004. His first court appearance is April 23 in Nanaimo provincial court. In the spring of 2007, the Law Society of B.C. found Dennison and Donald King, another former Nanaimo lawyer, guilty of professional misconduct after a forensic accountant hired by the society found that the men over-billed the federal justice department by more than $277,000. A second society hearing panel disbarred Dennison and King in November of that year. Crown spokeswoman Samantha Hulme said in an e-mailed response that no charges were approved against King because the available evidence did not support it. “As to the length of time before charges were laid, I can tell you that it was a complicated

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Plan has far-reaching implications u From /1 Starting at 6 p.m. in the gym at Nanaimo District Secondary School, the public will have a chance to hear Player’s recommendations on the facilities plan. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, expects a large turnout at the meeting. “I think the word is out that this is fairly comprehensive and it’s going to affect a lot of areas in

the district,” he said. “His report is quite far-reaching. What we’re being faced with is quite an ambitious undertaking by the district affecting a number of programs and schools.” Player’s recommendations are not binding and any school closure proposal requires a 60-day public consultation process, said Brennan. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Motor vehicle accidents and medical aid calls make up the majority of calls for service from Nanaimo Fire Rescue. A report, referred back to city staff by city council Monday, calls for construction of several two-man fire halls throughout the city to meet future service demands.

report outright and said putting it forward for consultation implied council was giving a green light to its recommendations. “I think it’s implicit in the notion of receiving it that we’re satisfied with the recommended direction and I’m not,” Brennan said. “I’m not satisfied that council’s intent was ever to abandon the movement towards professional service in favour of a new business model and for those reasons I won’t support receiving this report.” Coun. Bill Bestwick voted to refer the report back to city

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In her 12 short years on Earth, Nanaimo’s Hailey Jones made quite an impact on the community and its people. In and out of hospital in her battle with cerebral palsy, Hailey died in the arms of her parents, Darryl and Patty Jones, April 3 at 10 p.m. in the pediatric ward at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Dealing with another bout of pneumonia, Hailey took a turn for the worse when her body didn’t respond to prescribed antibiotics. “In the past they would give her some antibiotics and some chest physio and she’d start getting better in a couple of days,” said Darryl. “But this time she didn’t and the palliative doctor talked to us that she wasn’t going to make it without machines. “You do everything you can for your child to make her comfortable and as much as possible, she lived a happy life. At the end we decided we needed to let her go and she passed in our arms.” The family is holding a celebration of Hailey’s life Saturday (April 13) at 1 p.m. at the ET Family Church, 1300 Princess Royal Ave. It’s a chance to honour all the good things and the peo-

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Hailey Jones, with her father Darryl, loved the outside, music, sunshine, and most of all people. The 12-year-old, who had a big impact on those she met, died April 3 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital from complications of cerebral palsy.

ple who connected with Hailey. “She loved people and had an incredible effect on literally everyone who met her,” said pastor Dan Cousins, of the Genesis Christian Centre, who will be leading the memorial. “There will be hundreds who will be greatly moved by her absence in this world.” Darryl said the community has always had a connection with his daughter. “About nine years ago we discovered hyperbaric oxygen therapy where kids get high doses of oxygen in a pressurized environment,” he said. “It was costly and we didn’t know how we were going to do it for her, but it was amazing how the people

of Nanaimo rallied around Hailey.” The people came through and the therapy provided her a quality of life that included going to school. “Before she was tormented by everyday life and seizures. She basically stayed in her room,” said Darryl. “But she loved school. She just beamed coming off the school bus.” Another gift from the community – an iPad from Rutherford Elementary School for its Life Skills program for children with special needs – also helped Hailey interact. By hitting a switch with her head, she could activate the iPad which in turn would play music for her, read to her and

prompt her with options for her to communicate. “She was non-verbal many years, could only communicate through yes and no questions,” said Patty. “Lifting her eyes up or a smile would be her yes. Looking down was her no. “But the introduction to technology transformed her life. The iPad technology just proved there was just so much inside her and how much potential she had. “From that point on she was never fussy or irritable because she could finally communicate what she was experiencing.” Cousins said Hailey had the ability to express herself with great joy and caused great joy in many people. “I never saw her let the cerebral palsy get her down,” he said. “She had every odd against her and beat them all until she had an opportunity to go to heaven.” A trust fund has set up at the Hammond Bay branch of Coastal Community Credit Union. Anyone wishing to donate can ask for the Hailey Grace Jones memorial fund administered by the Genesis Christian Centre. They can also donate at www.haileygracejones.com and go to the PayPal account. And another memorial fund has been set up in Hailey’s name to benefit the Nanaimo Child Development Centre at 1135 Nelson St.

By Chris Bush

The Employee Action and Rights Network will stage a sit-in at Mac’s Convenience Store on Departure Bay Road as part of a campaign to restore Grant’s Law to the stipulations laid out when the statute was originally introduced. The law was enacted in 2006 after Grant De Patie, a gas station attendant in Maple Ridge, B.C., was killed

while trying to stop a driver who fled without paying for $12 worth of gasoline. The new law required drivers to pay before filling vehicles, and barred employees from working alone at night. The law has since been altered so gas station and convenience store staff can work alone overnight as long as employers have a required set of workplace safety measures in place. Nanaimo is one of three Mac’s Convenience Store

locations – the others are in Vancouver and Victoria – targeted for sit-ins because the company was among those that lobbied for changes to the law in 2012, said Kassandra Cordero, Employee Action and Rights Network event coordinator. “Whichever government we end up working with after the election, this particular issue is going to be one of the most important issues for young workers in the province and also for (the

Students earn Green Games project grants By Jenn m c GarriGle The News BulleTiN

Employee Action and Rights Network),” Cordero said. “It’s kind of a signal to whatever government gets into place that this is absolutely critical and the lives of workers should remain safe in their workplace.” The protest happens Friday (April 12) at the Mac’s parking lot, starting with a press conference at 7 p.m. followed by an overnight sitin ending at 6 a.m. Saturday (April 13).

Students at two Nanaimo secondary schools earned provincial recognition this week for their green initiatives. Dover Bay and Wellington secondary schools each won a $1,000 grant in Science World’s fifth annual B.C. Green Games contest, which rewards environmental success stories. More than 4,500 votes were cast by students, teachers, parents and other community members this year and 20 elementary and secondary schools were awarded $1,000 grants to continue or begin environmental initiatives. Dover won with a video and writeup of work the school’s environmental club has done at Pioneer Park to contribute to the health of the forest, such as tree thinning and invasive species removal. Gordon Graham, teacher sponsor of the Dover Bay Eco Club, said the group might put the money toward one of the initiatives the club is looking into – students hope to set up a community garden at the front of the school and another idea is to install water bottle filling stations at the school. The green wall aquaponics project at Wellington also earned a grant. Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines growing fish with growing vegetables. The aquaponics system uses less energy and water than growing plants the traditional way and the fish waste feeds the plants. The green wall acts as a natural insulator, cutting heating and cooling costs, and uses space more efficiently by growing vertically instead of horizontally. The Wellington project consists of a wall of plants connected to three fish tanks, but teacher John Mandziuk said students want to have four walls of plants up in the school’s inner courtyard by mid-May. Earlier this year, the school received a $2,700 grant from the World Wildlife Federation to help fund the project. All 132 projects entered in the B.C. Green Games this year, as well as more than 500 past projects, can be viewed at www. bcgreengames.ca.

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Floor is open on school plan If anyone is hoping for a say on how education services will be delivered in Nanaimo school district in the future, now’s the chance. The new 10-year facilities plan the district is developing will have a big impact, and people need to let trustees know what they think. Tonight (April 11) a consultant presents recommendations on what should be included in the plan and board chairman Jamie Brennan promises proposals will be comprehensive and affect many areas of the district. With consistent budget shortfalls resulting in cuts to programs and services in recent years – this school year being an exception – and no indication the province will give districts more money, district officials have to make some tough decisions. Decisions like school closures and major changes to the way some programs are run are almost certainly on the table for discussion. Behind development of the facilities plan is a year’s worth of work by district staff. Following a comprehensive public consultation process last spring, staff developed a strategic plan for the district that consists of three goals – meet each student’s needs; continual improvement of instruction and assessment; and enhanced facilities for learning, the last of which requires a facilities plan that takes into account specific optimal school sizes. The strategic plan prompted little public response when it was approved by trustees in December – no surprise since it mainly consisted of broad goals and little specifics. Not to mention parents rarely speak out until a decision has some personal effect. But tonight’s report will likely put forth recommendations that target specific programs or schools. Parents, students and community members have a chance to get informed at the meeting and let trustees know their thoughts. 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

It’s still pretty painless being Green This is the first of a series of not all. policy commentaries on the four “We think there is an argumain parties contesting the 2013 ment to be made for putting, for B.C. election. a period of time, the increased I’m starting with the B.C. Green revenue from the carbon tax into Party, which has higher than creating the infrastructure that usual hopes on May 14. allows people to benefit from a It was also the first to put out carbon tax,” Sterk said. a substantial policy document, That means transit, and potenalbeit one that is still being tially retrofits of homes and debated and altered. other buildings as well. Tax Green Book 2013 increase aside, this is continues the utopian the NDP position too. B.C. positions that only a The Greens emphaVIEWS party with no chance size wind and geotherof forming a governmal power. Sterk faces Tom Fletcher Black Press ment has the luxury the awkward task of to put forward. For arguing against hydroexample, they would electric expansion. double the area of If in government, parks in B.C., but take the Greens would 100 years to do it. cancel the Site C dam Immediately, they project on the Peace would almost double River. Sterk said it the carbon tax, taking would only serve as it from seven to 12 cents on a a subsidy to liquefied natural litre of gasoline. gas exports, which she doesn’t Greens would extend this believe will materialize as intersteeply increased carbon tax to national competitors develop. industries such as natural gas The Greens’ star candidate, and cement production. Leader University of Victoria climate Jane Sterk told me she expects scientist Andrew Weaver, agrees. cement producers and the like Both point to vast reserves of to adapt, rather than shut down Russian gas that may well get to as their competitive position Asia more quickly and cheaply. erodes. Sterk said the 35,000 existing And what about the extra bil- gas wells in northern B.C. “are lions in carbon tax revenues? not going to be shut down.” Sterk said most should continue Actually, in the absence of LNG to go to income tax reductions, exports, that is exactly what as is now the case, because the would happen to many of them. purpose is to change consump- The U.S. has its own shale gas tion patterns, not to increase supplies, and is B.C.’s only curoverall tax revenue. Most, but rent export customer. Convert-

ing transport trucks and B.C. Ferries to LNG fuel isn’t going to maintain the vast industry blooming in northern B.C. The official Green Party position is to place a moratorium on B.C. gas drilling while a comprehensive water use policy is developed. Current innovations such as reusing municipal wastewater are ignored. The Green platform also demands disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, which the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission has already done. If one were to design a self-fulfilling prophecy that B.C.’s LNG project is doomed to fail, the Green Party platform would be a good place to start. Reading through Green Book 2013, I’m left with the impression that much of it remains calculated as a soothing message for urban voters who have been convinced it’s courageous to drive their cars down to an antitanker protest. If Weaver, Sterk or any other Greens get elected, they will be surfing a wave of protest votes from people weary of the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. It will not be due to the practicality or even internal consistency of their polices. It’s still pretty easy being Green. u Tom Fletcher is a legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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Security lapsing for guards To the Editor,

Re: Police arrest suspect in break and enter string, April 9. This incident is generating a fair bit of discussion in both Canada and the U.S. because the safety of the people providing security for clients/ employers is often a last thought. The usual lament on the part of employers is training is too expensive and if they start delivering safety training it will increase the billing rate, make them less competitive and clients will go to a cheaper (low-ball) security company. Unfortunately, it’s a lament with some accuracy. It is true, all too often those that purchase security services, particularly when “security guards” are involved go for the cheapest, but this is a whole other story. Security companies and clients forget the Workers Compensation Act and Regulations require workers receive

safety training and employers must be compliant with the law. Due diligence must be met. So I ask; who’s protecting the protectors? If not employers, then who? I’ve asked WorksafeB.C. on more occasions than I can count why they are not directing more enforcement and education at the private security industry. Simply, security flies under the proverbial radar. I don’t think WorksafeB.C. will react until they are faced with another Grant DePatie incident – which this incident could have been. WorksafeB.C. stats show, consistently, security guards are ranked fourth highest when it comes to exposure to workplace violence – higher than police officers. And the security industry in B.C. is above the provincial average when it comes to injured workers requiring time-off.

The litany of examples of unsafe work conditions is endless and the risks are well known to employers, clients and the government, yet, nothing has been done or is even contemplated. At least, not until another security officer is killed on the job and maybe not even then. When this kind of activity is known to be taking place and has the potential to increase risks to security officers working alone, some kind of information must be passed on to security companies to heighten the awareness of their security workers. It can be done without compromising an investigation. Let’s call this a ‘near miss’ that requires an OHS incident investigation. Unfortunately, it will just be yet another security officer endangerment incident that gets swept under the carpet.

Jim Foston Nanaimo

No mark up on B.C. natural gas costs To the Editor,

Re: Commission stamps out common rates, March 30. The article regarding the B.C. Utilities Commission’s decision denying Fortis B.C.’s application to implement common natural gas rates makes reference to the costs customers pay for natural gas in Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. However, the article does not clarify that the rate for Vancouver Island residents is a bundled rate that includes the cost of gas and delivery. The rate the article references for Lower Mainland customers reflects only the cost of gas charges. It is important to note that Fortis B.C. does not mark up the cost of gas and that our customers pay

what we pay for natural gas. Fortis B.C. is disappointed with the BCUC decision as we believe common rates would bring greater rate stability, simplicity, and efficiency. We will work to find ways to keep rates for all customers balanced and reasonable as we continue to provide service to our customers across B.C. Natural gas is still an economical fuel choice when compared with other sources like oil.

Carol Greaves Fortis B.C.

Island bridge idea won’t float here To the Editor,

Re: Floating bridge a solution, Letters, April 4.

Michael Mosdell’s letter to the editor, whilst, in theory, a solution to our abysmal and totally unacceptable way in which the ferry service in B.C. is expected to be accepted by the populace of residents who choose to live on an island off the mainland, has, with no disrespect, not been thought through with any nano-second of intelligence. Think about the weather problems, Mr. Mosdell.

D. Wright Nanaimo

Decision needed on Colliery’s dams To the Editor,

The City of Nanaimo needs to redraw the Harewood Neighbour-

hood Plan to include Colliery Dam Park. This vibrant green space/eco system – of which the lakes are a integral part – needs to be preserved. It is obvious that, for reasons not being explained, the Dam Safety Branch is imposing standards for these two 100-year-old structures that are far higher any other standards in the province. Nanaimo’s mayor and council have had more than enough time to examine the options. They know how the residents feel about this issue, so it’s time for them to act with a sense of purpose and put this matter to rest.

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Nanaimo’s Grace Elliott-Nielsen, centre, receives a 2013 B.C. Community Achievement Award from Ida Chong, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, left, and B.C. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. Elliott-Nielsen was recognized for her more than 30 years of service to the aboriginal community.

Focus group helps stroke recovery A new focus group is geared to help stroke survivors and their caregivers on the road to recovery. The Community Stroke Recovery Navigator is a service provided by the Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. from Nanaimo to Campbell River, and organizers are looking for people who have had a stroke in the last five years and their caregivers. The Navigator will answer questions asked by caregivers and stroke survivors and link them to resources and programs to assist with their recovery. The

focus group helps set up this service. About 6,500 British Columbians will have a stroke this year. For those stroke survivors returning to their home after they leave hospital, and their family caregivers, the question most often asked is “Now what?” The focus group takes place April 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the therapy services department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. To register, please call 250-3391188 or e-mail vancouverislandsrabc@gmail.com.

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Vanessa Jones, left, who plays Linda in Nanaimo Theatre Group’s production of Les Belles Soeurs, doesn’t always agree with her mother, Germaine, played by Sherri McLean. The play premieres Wednesday (April 17) at Bailey Studio.

He said the women are from the lower working class and they are “desperate” to find something better. Jones said the show has themes of birth, love, and death that are still relevant today, with situations that every-

one goes through or is touched by. Less Belles Soeurs runs Wednesday to Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. April 17 to May 4 with matinees on April 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for Wednesday, Thursday and matinee performances

and $18 for Friday and Saturday. Tickets and showtimes are available online at www.nanaimotheatregroup.com, or by calling 250-758-724 or e-mailing tickets@ nanaim otheatregroup.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Comedian Richard Harlow raising money to help restore his vision BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Richard Harlow began to lose vision in his right eye in the spring of 2010 and by Thanksgiving was legally blind on that side. By Christmas of that year he started losing sight in his left eye and by the spring of 2011 was legally blind in both eyes. Harlow has Leber’s Optic Neuropathy, a rare optic nerve disease. But his vision loss could be reversible. He is taking a drug treatment that has a high chance of restoring his vision. However, the treat-

ment is expensive, about $3,000 a month. To help with the costs Harlow is hosting Richard Harlow’s Fight for Sight Night at the Queen’s Saturday (April 13) 6-10 p.m. The fundraiser features performances by EJ Estes, Eric Harper, Johnny Inappropriate, Naughty and Spice Burlesque Troupe and The Hot Mamas Burlesque Troupe. It also features comedy performances by Harlow, Deanna Wood, Peter Hudson and Joey Bergey. “It has been pretty crazy actually,” said Harlow about the

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Helix Dance Theatre is collaborating with Ladysmith’s Ryan McMahon to create a fusion of sound and motion. The pre-professional dance company debuts Movement and Muse at the Malaspina Theatre Saturday (April 13). The performance has four pieces, including an opening improvisational piece danced to McMahon’s live performance. “We’ll be bringing art forms together. I’m happy to see it come to fruition,” said Sarah DeVito, artistic director and a founder of the company. McMahon said in an e-mail that he’s a fan of audio art. “To be able to be part of a fusion of both my music and dance of an exceptional calibre is seen as another opportunity to grow as an artist,” he said. Dancers in the performance range in ages from 11 to 22 years old and will dance a modern contemporary style. There are several pieces being performed including one created by the DeVito, called Do You Remember? “I’ve wanted to create a piece of work dedicated to my parents,” she said. “It’s a piece about Alzheimer’s and dementia, so that is a piece that comes from my heart.” There is also a performance about bullying. “We like to have the girls explore social issues in a context that is appropriate,” said DeVito. Movement and Muse starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 students available at Arbutus Music, calling 250-954-4194 or on the Helix Dance Facebook page. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Jessica Atkinson, a member of Helix Dance Theatre, gracefully dances on the beach. She is one of 14 dancers performing in the Helix’s Movement and Muse Saturday (April 13) 7:30 p.m. at Malaspina Theatre. End of thE Road PhotogRaPhy Photo

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Phil Dwyer and Don Thompson are celebrating 30 years of musical friendship with a tour of the West Coast this April. The two musicians perform at Gabriola’s The Haven April 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. T h e m u s i c i a n s a re regarded as two of Canada’s jazz greats. Thompson, originally from Powell River has created award-winning record-

ings with jazz musicians such as Jim Hall, George Shearing, John Handy, Paul Desmond and Boss Brass. In 2010 Thompson was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Dwyer hails from Qualicum Beach and is known as a pianist, saxophonist, composer and educator. He received a Juno Award for his recording Changing Seasons and toured across Canada for

his Canadian Songbook project. The duo is promoting their newest album, Look For The Silver Lining, which is an exploration of the classic repertoire. It includes upbeat swing beats on The Touch of Your Lips and How About You and ballads such as I’ll Be Around and What’s New. For more information please go to www.phildw yer.com.

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Anthology seeks submissions The Ascent Aspirations Anthology is seeking poetry and flash fiction submissions for it’s latest endeavour. The anthology will be judged and compiled this summer. People are encouraged to create concrete narratives without abstractions. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in both categories. Work must be unpublished and submissions should include a brief bio. Poems must be a maximum of 30 lines and the flash fiction limit is 600 words. The entry fee is $5 for one poem or $10 for three and $10 for each piece of flash fiction. For more information and entry guidelines please go to www.ascentaspirations.ca.

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evenTs IN TENTS: How We Camped exhibit runs at the Nanaimo Museum until April 27. ANDREW GROSE performs at the Port Theatre tonight (April 11) 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range in price from $25 to $30 depending on seating location and members/students and senior discounts and are available by calling 250-754-8550, at

AROUND TOWN TELLERS present Beavers, Bears and Bravado:Tales of Canada for their storytelling evening Friday (April 12) at the Unitarian Hall 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and refreshments are available by donation. www.aroundtowntellers.com. RICHARD HARLOW'S Fight for Sight Night fundraiser Saturday (April 13) 6 p.m. at the Queen's. $20 beer and burger. With performances by the Naughty and Spice Burlesque Troupe, The Hot Momas Burlesque Troupe, Johnny Inappropriate and comedians Deanna Wood, Peter Hudson, Joey Bergey and Richard Harlow. Tickets available at the Queen's, Lux, Acme Food Co., Catwalk and the Vancouver Island University Student's Union. UPPER ISLAND MUSIC Festival Honours Performance Sunday (April 14) at St. Andrew’s United Church 2 p.m. Tickets $10/$8 seniors and students.

with Conn Stewart and The Hot 7 and DJ All Good tonight (April 11) at the Queen's. Tickets $40/$30 students in advance from the Queen's or $45 at the door. Fundraiser for the Crisis Society. CAMILLE MILLER performs at the Queen's Friday (April 12) 8-10 p.m. Tickets $15 advance or $20 at the door. LUKE BLU GUTHRIE BAND plays Acme Food Co. Friday (April 12) 7-10 p.m. GALGAMEX Slagduster and Atrous Leviathan play the Cambi Friday (April 12) 9 p.m. Cover $7/$5 students. D.O.C plays at the Newport Friday (April 12). LITTLEHEAD plays the Well Pub Saturday (April 13). TRISH CLAIR and Geoff Horrocks perform at The Vault Saturday (April 13) 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission $15. HARMONY ON THE ISLAND West Coast Barbershop Chorus and Quartet Competition Saturday (April 13) 7 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets $20. Call 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre.com. HAIR NATION 80's Party plays the Hareoowd Arms Pub Saturday (April 13). ROLY BARRETT plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (April 13) 7-10 p.m.

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The junior Timbermen have a better idea, now, what it takes to win, and they know the process starts now. The Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse team held its training camp Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “It’s looking good,” said Brad Dougan, the team’s coach. “The guys were out working hard.” The city’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League club is putting its pieces back together after a tough go of things last season. After talking Minto Cup last spring, the team won just three games, blew up the roster at the trade deadline and fired the entire coaching staff at year’s end. “Definitely the guys that are second years that were rookies last year, I think it was quite the eye-opener to some of them and a lot of them came to camp [this year] in very good shape,” said Dougan. He said the group also seems to be coachable, as he didn’t hear any complaints no matter how hard he pushed the pace. Dougan said the

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Mitch Parker runs the floor during a drill Sunday night at the Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse team’s training camp at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The season starts at the end of this month.

coaching staff is going to continue to demand a strong work ethic. “We’re trying to get guys to buy into that and pound that into them,” he said. Three guys who were traded away at the deadline last year – offensive players Mitch Parker and Corey Shires and goaltender Pete Dubenski – have all been returned to the Timbermen as the future considerations of those

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league,” said Dougan. “It’s just the defence we’re going to have to work on and that’s what I’ve got to do the next month before we get going in the season is implement a good defensive system that will work.” GAME ON … The team plays its first exhibition game on Wednesday (April 17) against the Victoria Shamrocks at Fuller Lake Arena in Chemainus. Game time is 8 p.m.

Quickfacts NANAIMO JUNIOR Timbermen open the season April 27 on the road in Coquitlam. FIRST HOME game is May 4 in Parksville, but the other nine home games will be in Nanaimo. SEASON TICKET information can be found at www. tmen.ca.

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There aren’t usually do-overs in the playoffs, but the Nanaimo Clippers get one. The city’s junior A hockey club, bound f o r t h e We s t e r n Canada Cup in two weeks’ time, has decided to start anew with a spring camp. The team will return to the ice Friday (April 12), split into Team Black and Team Orange, and practise and scrimmage for three days of training-camp-style hockey. “We’re going to go right after it,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “We’re going to work hard in our practices this weekend and then expect the guys to play full-out in our games and then dive back into it.” The current Clippers’ roster will be supplemented by affiliates, prospects and players committed for 2013-14. Vandekamp said it gives those players the chance to participate in a high-calibre spring camp. For the current Clippers, the

camp is a restart. “That was the whole idea behind it, was to create a mentality [of] restarting the engines,” Vandekamp said. The Clippers’ early playoff exit indicated that there’s room for improvement, and the team has to find that improvement from within. That means that players could potentially work their way up the depth chart at this weekend’s camp and the practices that follow. “From the goal net out we’re evaluating what our lineup needs to look like and what roles people need to play when that tournament starts,” said Vandekamp. ICE CHIPS … Due to ice-time constraints in Nanaimo at this time of year, the Clippers will have to utilize rinks in neighbouring cities. Friday’s practices are at Frank Crane Arena, but that day’s scrimmage is at 4 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan. Saturday’s practices and 3 p.m. scrimmage are also in Duncan. On Sunday, camp moves to Parksville’s Oceanside Place, where the final scrimmage will be held at 3 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5 - APRIL 2013

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CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE NEXT REVIEW PERIOD FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE 2013-MAY-01 Council adopted planNanaimo as the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) 2008 Bylaw No. 6500 on 2008-SEP-08. Council’s policy under Goal Seven - Work Towards A Sustainable Nanaimo, is to consider general OCP amendment applications twice a year. Under the approved process, Council will consider applications received by 2013MAY-01 for general Official Community Plan amendments. The final decision regarding bylaws before Council in this review period will normally occur prior to 2013-OCT-31. General Plan amendment applications received after 2013-MAY-01 will not be considered for a Plan amendment until the next review period. Information and application forms are available by contacting:

Do you travel often? Regularly misplace your paper bills? Or just wanted to help cut costs and save a few trees? You can now receive your property tax notice by email with MyBills! What is MyBills? this is our electronic billing option available within your MyCity account. Not currently registered for MyCity? It’s easy! Just log on to www.mycity.nanaimo.com, click on “Register Now”, then follow the online instructions to create a profile. There, you will be able to register and access your City of Nanaimo accounts for taxes and even user rates. Change your property tax account delivery to ‘email’ to receive your tax notice as soon as they are created in late May.

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Notice To All Business and Residential Water Users An extensive water flushing program will be carried out on the Nanaimo water systems from March 4 to May 3, 2013. City of Nanaimo waterworks crews will be flushing water mains in the following areas: April 8 to April 12: the Metral Dr/ Aulds Rd/ Brannen Lake area, the North end of Hammond Bay Rd/ Applecross Rd./ Dover Rd/ Dickinson Rd, the Eagle Point/ McGirr Rd areas. April 15 to April 19: the Eagle Point/ Rocky Point areas, the Hammond Bay Rd area from Brickyard Rd in the west to Piper’s Lagoon in the east, Protection island, the Cinnabar Valley area, the Extension Rd/ Roberta Rd East and West areas. April 22 to April 26: the Hammond Bay Rd/Piper’s Lagoon/ Canterbury Cres,/ Upper Nottingham Dr. area, various parts of the city that weren’t done when flushing crews were in the area. This will conclude the flushing program for 2013. Spot flushing may be done throughout the year, as requested. These dates depend on the quality of water and the length of time required to remove accumulated silt. During the flushing period, commercial and residential users may experience some discoloration in water supplies. We recommend that you do laundry on weekends or evenings to avoid discoloration of clothes, etc. This discoloration will have no harmful effects on the health of the persons using the water.

CITY HAPPENINGS COUNCIL KEY DATE CALENDAR - 2013 All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street. All City of Nanaimo Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial St.

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Customers with medical equipment requiring continuous water supply, and those who may be inconvenienced by reduced water pressure are requested to contact the Public Works Department. Please direct any questions you may have regarding this program to the office noted below.

Water main flushing is used to clean the distribution system water mains of sediments that have accumulated inside the pipe. The flushing program in the City of Nanaimo is conducted annually. This is one of the methods that the City of Nanaimo Public Works Water Operations Department uses to help keep the drinking water in the City of Nanaimo safe and clean.

Annual Water Main Flushing Annual water main flushing program starts in February with our water supply mains from South Forks dam. Between March and May crews flush the in-town water distribution mains starting in the Harewood-Old City Area then through town to finish flushing in the north end of Nanaimo and in Cinnabar Valley. While this program is underway, short periods of low pressure and discoloured water can be expected. Any discolouration is temporary and not a health hazard. Users are asked to minimize their water consumption if a change in water appearance is noticed. To clear your water lines, turn on your cold water tap until the water runs clear.

Advance Notification Specific area and dates of water distribution main flushing are published annually on the City Page in the local newspaper at the end of February. Businesses will receive advance warning of flushing in their area if a request to be notified is received. Call Public Works Water Operations to arrange for an advance warning or for additional information about water main flushing. Tel: 250 758-5222. CITY OF NANAIMO ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOW WATER PRESSURE, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES CAUSED DURING ITS FLUSHING PROGRAM.

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With springtime comes a new softball season in the city. The Nanaimo Adult Recreational Slo-Pitch League gets underway next week in the north end. There are a lot of benefits to ball season. Most of all, said league president Hans Larsen, “it’s a great bunch of people to play with. “A lot of camaraderie, and just the outdoors, the physical exercise,” he said. “Sometimes re-living a little bit of your youth – you find that some of those skills are often still there.” Skill isn’t really required, though. The rule is that everybody plays and everybody takes at-bats.

“While we generally do keep score, at the end of the game that’s all forgotten and it’s just good fun and congratulations on the game,” Larsen said. The league is for women 45 and over and men 50 and over. Games are ever y Tuesday and Thursday morning at the McGirr Sports Fields from mid-April until the end of September. Registration is Tuesday (April 16) and April 18 at 9:30 a.m. at McGirr, with pickup games to follow on both days. Cost is $70 for the season, or $40 for players who wish to sign up to play just once a week. For more information, call Larsen at 250-390-2353 or past-president Dave Elmore at 250-7540716.

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To submit sports news tips, scores, stats and standings to the News Bulletin, please e-mail sports@nanaimobulletin. com or call 250-734-4623.

April 1-6 Monday mixed - Alan McEachern, 336 single, 757 triple; Pearl McMullin, 723 triple. Tuesday mixed - Steve Johnson, 302 single; Gord Coulson, 764 triple; Carole Rinas, 370 single, 767 triple. Wednesday ladies - Gail Dunn, 288 single. Wednesday classic - Alec Miller, 307 single; John Drnasin, 783 triple; Morgan Theedom, 333 single, 839 triple. Thursday ladies - Luisa Multari, 277 single, 689 triple. Friday 55-plus - Gary Guderyan, 319 single; Bruce Norris, 710 triple. Saturday youth - Maranda Eby, 191 single; Konnor Oliver, 244 single, 601 triple; Selena Spracklin, 218 single, 387 double; Josie Wunderlick, 268 single. Special Olympics Adrienne Woodcock, 238 single; Crystal Lussier, 450 double.

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Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 • 8 am to 5 pm Please feel free to bring your own wagons or wheelbarrows

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Right now the hot model in Mitusbishi’s lineup is the RVR. Coming in second is the Lancer, especially the SE trim level with All Wheel Control (AWC). Its primary aim is to give those living in snowy climes a sure-footed chance when dealing with nasty winter conditions, or whenever or wherever extra traction is required. The SE AWC, which slots in between the DE and the GT trims, features a 168-horsepower 2.4litre four-cylinder engine that it shares with the GT. That’s a step up from the 148-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder that moves the price-leader DE and regular front-drive SE. The SE AWC is only available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the DE just gets the manual gearbox and the SE and GT can be had with either. Lancer can also be had as a Sportback (hatchback) but only fitted with the 2.0 engine with either a five-speed manual transmission or optional CVT. Atop the Lancer pyramid, the Ralliart and Evolution duke it out with their WRX and WRX STI competitors on the street and the world’s rally racing circuits. Both feature all-wheel-drive and

The RVR is similar to the Outlander wagon in style, but shorter by more than 35 centimetres. From stem to stern, the design is cohesive and clean cut. It also works well with the Lancer Evolution-style open-mouth nosepiece that Mitsubishi claims was inspired by jet-fighter air intakes, which as you might recall was a ’50s theme. Providing the thrust is a Lancer-based 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that makes 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is fitted to the base ES front-wheel-drive models, while a continuously variable (CVT) unit is standard in both the twoand all-wheel-drive SE versions, along with the new-for-2013 GT. Paddle shifters that control the six artificial steps (designed to emulate the more familiar operation of a conventional automatic transmission) are part of the CVT package. The RVR’s optional all-wheel-drive is controlled through a knob on the floor console. Under normal driving conditions, the vehicle remains in front-wheel-drive, but when tire slip is detected, up to 70

Type: Four-door sedan/hatchback Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (148) Optional engines (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (168); 2.0-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (237 Ralliart; 291 Evolution) Layout: Front-engine, front/all-wheel drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; six-speed automated manual (opt. on Evolution; std. on Ralliart); continuously variable (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 8.0/5.9 (base 2.0, MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; knee-blocker airbag; anti-lock brakes (opt.) Weight (kg): 1,320

turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines. There’s “only” 237 horsepower to play with in the Ralliart, while the Evo spools out 291 barely bridled ponies.

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The Outlander specializes in offering family-type transportation with room in back for stowing your youngsters, a large dog or two, plus related gear. For maximum passenger accommodations there’s an available third-row seat that folds flat for added cargo space. Front- and all-wheel-drive ES models employ the 168-horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder rated at 9.0 l/100 km in the city and 7.0 highway. Although it’s bigger than your typical sedan, the Outlander drives much like a car, especially since its underpinnings have been borrowed from the Lancer. And top-end XLS might drive more like a Lancer Ralliart since the Outlander borrows the performance-oriented Super-All Wheel Control all-wheel drive system from its sporty cousin. Air conditioning, cruise control, keyless remote entry, six-speaker audio system and power windows, locks and mirrors are standard on each and every model. Available only on XLS models is a

The iMiev gets credit for not looking anything like a regular gasolineengine car. This bubble-bodied hatchback looks the way you would think an electric car should look, in a visually appealing sort of way. The iMiev is one of the smallest electrical offerings available for general consumption. As a short-haul urban commuter pod, it accommodates four adults as long as they’re packing light. But with only the front seats in use, cargo capacity with the 50:50 rear seat folded flat matches the space available in the larger Nissan Leaf. The iMiev’s top speed is set at 130 km/h, but driving at that velocity for any length of time will quickly sap its 330-volt lithium-ion battery pack positioned beneath the passenger floor. The system flows power to the 49-kilowatt (66-horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque) electric motor. The iMiev’s range at about 135 kilometres per charge, close to the 160 kilometres claimed by the Leaf and other electrics. Piloting the iMiev involves shifting the single-speed controller to one of three operating modes: “D” for optimum performance; “Eco” for maxi-

Type: Four-door mid-size sport utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (168) Optional engine (hp): 3.0-litre SOHC V6, (230) Layout: Front-engine, front/four-wheel drive Transmissions: Continuously variable six-speed automatic (V6) l/100 km(city/highway): 9.0/7.0 (2.4, FWD) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,540

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Type: Four-door compact sport utlity vehicle Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (148) Layout: Front-engine, front/all-wheel drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; CVT (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 8.4/6.6 (MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; driver’s knee airbag; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,380

per cent of the engine’s torque can be directed to the back wheels. The AWD unit can also be set to the “Lock” position that maintains a 60:40 torque split when the situation calls for maximum traction from all four wheels. The base RVR includes a good assortment of standard features that will please most bargain hunters.

Type: Four-door compact hatchback Base engine (hp): 80-kilowatt electric motor (107) Layout: Front-motor, rear-wheel drive Transmissions: Single-speed controller Estimated range (city/highway): 155 kilometres Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,150 (est.)

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Volvo sends new sports wagon overseas Already a superstar in Europe, Volvo’s V60 sports wagon will soon hit the shores of North America. The new V60 will come in early 2014. Pricing and specifications for the U.S. and Canada will be announced at a later date. The V60 R-Design on the auto show

stand marks the global debut of the R-Design version of the car. It projects an elegant, curvy and sculptured appearance that equally straddles luxury and performance. “The V60 marks a beautiful evolution in design and direction for Volvo,” said Marc Engelen, president

and CEO of Volvo Cars of Canada. “Many Canadian consumers have been asking us to bring this exciting sports wagon.” According to the automaker, the new Volvo V60 combines the handling of a dynamic sports sedan with the versatility of a wagon.

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With increased room, more premium features and improved driving dynamics, the all-new Soul is more funky and functional than ever.

Autobahn for All

New-look Soul maintains edge

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The all-new 2014 Soul urban utility vehicle debuted at the recent New York International Auto Show with more than a passing nod to the cutting-edge Track’ster concept that was unveiled last year. Riding on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer and wider, the all-new Soul has grown up without losing its edge, allowing for more passenger and cargo room while reducing noise vibration harshness levels. Increased torque and significant suspension upgrades make the 2014 Soul a nimble and agile companion in congested urban environments. Pricing will be announced closer to the Soul’s launch date in the third quarter of this year. The redesign of the Soul was boiled down to three focus areas: maintaining the design while adding modern cues; providing premium features and content; and improving driving dynamics. Premium touches such as available LED front positioning lights and rear LED lights help connect Soul to siblings within the Kia lineup that share similar design cues, such the as the 2014 Sorento and 2014 Forte sedan.

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Jaguar’s R lineup expands with the addition of the XJR sedan, offering 550 horsepower.

Supercharged V8 engine powers new Jag sedan Jaguar expanded its R performance lineup with the global debut of the XJR at the 2013 New York auto show. The new high-performance model, the flagship of the XJ series, will join the expanding Jaguar linup on display that includes all-wheeldrive sedans and the F-Type sports car. With a 5.0-litre

s u p e rc h a rg e d V 8 engine delivering 550 horsepower and aerodynamic developments, the XJR is the most focused, agile and responsive Jaguar XJ ever made. According to the automaker, the XJR delivers supercar performance and assertive looks with the highest levels of luxury.

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual (includes $500 in price adjustments)/Veloster 6-Speed Manual/ Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/1.99%/1.99% for 84 months. Bi-weekly payments are $82/$94/$125/$167. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$1,528/$2,038. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,495/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $16,944 at 0% per annum equals $94 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $16,944. Cash price is $16,944. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ▼Fuel consumption for 2013 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/Veloster 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM) /Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ♦Price of models shown 2013 Accent 4 Door GLS Auto/ Elantra Limited/Veloster Tech 6-speed MT/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $20,094/$24,794/$24,694/$40,259. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,495/$1,495/$1,760. 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Customers in the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island (collectively, “Atlantic Provinces”) and Quebec will receive a maximum benefit of $0.55 per litre in the event that gas prices increase above $1.54 during the card activation period. Customers in the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba will receive a maximum benefit of $0.50 per litre in the event that gas prices increase above $1.49 during the card activation period. Customers in the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario will receive a minimum discount of $0.30 per litre in the event that gas prices decrease below $1.29 per litre in these provinces. All Fuel Cards expire on December 31st, 2013. Fuel cards are valid only at participating Esso retail locations (excluding the province of British Columbia) and are not redeemable for cash. Fuel Cards cannot be used in the province of British Columbia. 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Offer(s) available on select new 2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by April 30, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) with a selling price of $23,767, financed at 0% APR for 36 months. 78 bi-weekly payments equal $295 per payment with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. ∞“Don’t Pay For 90 Days” offer (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on select new 2012/2013 models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After 90 days, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. ¤“Don’t Pay Until Fall” offer is available O.A.C. to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a new 2013 Sorento from a participating dealer between April 2-30, 2013. No interest will accrue during the first 150 days of the finance contract. After 180 days, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. Offer cannot be combined with “Don’t Pay For 90 Days” offer. Ω“$3,000 loan savings” offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance a new 2013 Sorento 3.5L LX (SR75ED) trim only from a participating dealer between April 2-30, 2013. $3,000 loan savings will be applied as a reduction from the selling price before taxes. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends April 30, 2013. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2013 Sorento LX (SR75ED)/2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT (SO553D) based on a selling price of $31,267/$20,967 is $217/$121 with an APR of 0%/1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $0/$6,215 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. § Loan savings for 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) is $750 and is available on purchase financing only O.A.C. Loan savings vary by model and are deducted from the selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. ‡Up to $2,500/$1,500 cash savings on the cash purchase of select new 2013 Sportage/2013 Soul models from a participating dealer between April 2–30, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD 7-seater (SR75XD)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Soul 2.0L 4u Luxury AT (SO759D) is $43,045/$39,145/$27,345 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). Licence, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Sorento 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Soul 2.0L MPI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. °The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. KCI_APR11_1A_W_10X14_4C_NNB.indd 1

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BY JIM ROBINSON Since 2001 when it debuted, the Ford Escape was the top selling compact SUV, picking up on the winning formula begat by the original Explorer. Times have changed and truck-based compact SUVs have been swamped by a deluge of car-based crossovers, or CUVs, available today in seemingly every price range. Ford already has the Edge CUV, but the company realized that not only was the brand name Escape golden but consumers might also want something a little smaller and using less fuel. Not that the Edge is all that much bigger at about six inches longer with 45 more horses from a 3.5-litre V6, but the Escape is also significantly lighter. Passenger volume is not much different. When I picked up the Escape I honestly thought it was a midsize CUV when I looked at it. It’s all part of the trend of cars and trucks growing in size. But as they get bigger, the cost of operation is decreasing at the same time, resulting in the consumer getting more for less. Thus we have the truly all-new Escape for 2013 that shares literally nothing with the outgoing model except an engine on the base model and the Ford badge on the grille. While there is one transmission, a six-speed automatic with sequential manual shift, there

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The 2013 Ford Escape (Titanium model shown) bears the same name as the previous generation but that’s about all. It features leading-edge technologies and engineering, yet does not scrimp on utility.

are no less than three engines starting with (as noted) a 2.5L inline four-cylinder on the base S producing 168 horsepower. The S is only sold in frontwheel-drive. The SE features the 1.6L EcoBoost inline four-cylinder engine making 178hp in either FWD or all-wheel-drive. EcoBoost is Ford’s use of turbocharging and leading-edge technology such as variable valve timing and direct fuel injection for reduced fuel consumption but with the power of

a larger displacement normally aspirated engine. On the SEL and Titanium (as tested) the EcoBoost four-cylinder is a 2.0L unit with 240hp. The SEL is available in FWD and AWD while the Titanium is fitted with AWD only. In terms of fuel consumption, the Titanium in FWD format gets 9.5L per 100 kilometres in the city and 6.7L/100km on thehighway. Although the engine may be small in terms of size, EcoBoost gives it the equivalent power of

a V6, thus the tow rating in up to 1,588 kilograms. In terms of cargo volume, there are 971L behind the second row split/fold rear seat and 1,920L behind the front seats. Tested here is the top-of-theline Titanium which leaves no Ford option unplumbed. The tester came with the MyFord Touch infotainment system with satellite radio and navigation that is an optional part of the Ford Sync suite of driver/passenger aids. While it does all the things

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you’d expect from a navi/sound/ info system, it also recognizes thousands of voice commands. For instance, you can tell it to change the radio station, get someone on the phone, or set the climate control. Another option was the parking technology package, again with things you might expect such as blind-spot detection and rear backup camera. But it also includes the auto park system which does just that. Pull up to a parallel parking spot and activate the system and it sizes the space up, and if big enough, works the steering and brakes to tuck you in. Lastly on the amenities side, I think the sensor under the rear bumper that detects when you swipe your foot beneath it and automatically opens the rear liftgate is pure genius. I covered close to 600km in the Escape on mostly major highways, but there were a lot of back roads as well. Ford’s stability/traction control system comes with curve control that can slow you down as much as 16km/h in one second if it senses you are entering a bend going too fast. As for the AWD system fitted, I couldn’t tell you when and where grip was going because it is that seamless. Considering all the amenities, the price is highly attractive compared to some of the import luxury compact CUVs and I would definitely include the Titanium in the luxury class. I could never have said that about the previous generation Escape, but it shows how Ford, despite being more than a century old, has not let itself lag.

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Chevrolet introduced the restyled 2014 Camaro line at the New York Auto Show, including the return of the Z/28, the most iconic model in Camaro history. The 2014 models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. The new Camaro Z/28 also features a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most trackcapable offering in Camaro’s history. While the muscle car is not intended to compete in a specific race series, it is solely focused on track capability. In initial testing, the Z/28 is three seconds faster per lap than the Camaro ZL1. That extra speed comes from three areas: u Increased grip: The Z/28 is capable of 1.05 g in cornering acceleration, due to comprehensive chassis revisions u Increased stopping power: the Z/28 features Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes capable of 1.5 g in deceleration, and consistent brake feel, lap after lap u Reduced curb weight: The naturally aspirated Z/28 weighs 136 kilograms less than the supercharged ZL1, with changes ranging from lightweight wheels to thinner rear-window glass Like the original, the Z/28 is offered only with a manual transmission.


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Honda has announced the development of a new technology to join steel and aluminum and further applied this technology to mass production vehicles, initially to the North American version of the all-new Acura RLX but plans to expand its application to other models.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. ‡Until April 30, 2013, receive $500/ $750 /$1,000 /$1,250 /$1,500 /$2,000 /$2,500/ $3,000/ $3,750 /$4,500 /$5,500 /$7,000 /$7,500 /$8,000/$8,500 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Focus BEV, Edge FWD SE/ Focus (excluding S, ST, and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S)/Focus ST, Flex SE, Explorer (excluding Base), Escape 2.0 (Excluding S) / Fiesta S/ Flex (excluding SE), E-Series/ F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 XL (Value Leader), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs /Mustang V6 Coupe (Value Leader), Taurus SE, Edge AWD (excluding SE)/ Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/Edge FWD (excluding SE)/ Mustang V6 Coupe and Convertible Premium, Expedition / Mustang GT, Taurus (excluding SE), F-250- F-450 Gas (excluding Chassis Cab) / F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 (excluding 5.0L), F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 (excluding XL and 5.0L) /F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 5.0L, F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 (excluding XL) 5.0L, F-250-F-450 Diesel (excluding Chassis Cab) / F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew (excluding 5.0L)/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. †Offer valid from March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”). Receive CAD$1,000 towards select Ford Custom truck accessories, excluding factory-installed accessories/options (“Accessories”), with the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford F-150 (excluding Raptor) or Super Duty (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer is subject to vehicle and Accessory availability. Offer is not redeemable for cash and can only be applied towards eligible Accessories. Any unused portions of the Offer are forfeited. Total Accessories may exceed CAD$1,000. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle. Customer’s choosing to forego the Offer will qualify for CAD$750 in customer cash to be applied to the purchase, finance or lease price of an Eligible Vehicle (taxes payable before customer cash is deducted). This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Upfit Program, or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. See Dealer for details. ±Until April 30, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 2.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $29,999/$31,999 at 2.99% APR for up to 36 months with $975/$1,375 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,339/$15,739 and optional buyout is $16,728/$18,361. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲ Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max , Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. **F-150: When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payloads of 3,120 lbs/3,100 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. 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A spring bouquet to the gentlemen at Craftsman Collision on Dickinson Road, who polished out the scratches sustained by my truck and did it all for free. What great neighbours. You turned my day around in an instant. I will recommend you to my friends. tributes to the four golden musicians – Hayley, Karolina, Rhys and Ian. It is wonderful to hear about the successes of our young people. A bouquet to Diver Lake Dental staff for taking such good care of me. You guys rock. A bouquet of grAtefulness to people who follow the rules of the road when driving, such as using the left-hand lane to pass and not just sit and travel in and using signal lights. I wish there were more of you. sending flowers of the nicest kind to our neighbour Gerold who cleaned our driveway with his power washer so that it positively gleams. He almost sterilized it – such a huge difference from what it looked like until Easter. Kudos to a fantastic neighbour.

A bouquet to all those patient, 24/7 technical support angels at Shaw. Thank you for being so understanding when we, the technologically challenged and frustrated public, phone you at all hours for assistance. A bouquet of expensive pAint brushes to Michelle and Paul of Sloan’s Painting for doing an excellent job in our home. They take pride in their work.

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A lArge bouquet of roses to Marie from the Brooks Landing Home Hardware. I forgot my debit card at home, but had cash, only I was a dollar short. She paid the difference. What a gem. A huge bouquet of spring flowers to the lady with two children who gave me a ride from Nanaimo District Secondary School to my condo, as I had lost my car keys. The latest racing car to Pierre for giving me a ride back to NDSS. A shining bouquet to A Touch Above Auto and Marine Detailing and Micro Autobody, a division of Nanaimo Toyota Scion, for a job well done. thAnks to all the people who stop to say hi or honk their horns. It makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside. Each and every person, as well as their pets, are an important part of my day. I love all the teddy bears and stuffies I get. From Sandy Brimacombe, the teddy bear cart lady. A bouquet to all the hard working volunteers in Nanaimo. These people make our city better.

Submit your Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.

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A beef to a Nanaimo store that sold me a continuing product only to close its doors indefinitely the following week. I asked if the store was closing and was told no. A beef to a salesman for verbally abusing me while I was holding my infant child. Your language and behaviour were absolutely horrific. No mother should be subject to such abuse when they are simply seeking clarification on a potential purchase, let alone when they have a child with them. A beef to the driver who took up two parking spaces when parking on Applecross Road near the ICBC offices. Please be more considerate of others who need to park there.

bouquets A bouquet. Women dread mammograms, but technician Marge is so sweet. She puts you at ease. What more could we want? Just a negative result. Thanks, Marge, for being you. A long overdue bouquet to Chris Sarauer and Co. Fine Cabinetry for all the great work they have done fixing my home up. The renovations are perfect and the vinyl planking is just great. My husband can get his wheelchair around much better now. The back stairs down to my lower deck are a big help as I am not afraid to go up and down anymore. A bouquet in remembrAnce. The Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre staff, volunteers and board of directors want to express our sadness over the passing of Brenda Currant. Brenda had worked for the centre since 1996 and was a loyal representative of the centre and its philosophy to promote independence for people living with disabilities. We want to recognize the important contribution that our friend and colleague made to our organization and extend our sincere sympathy to her family. A bright bouquet to the nice lady in front of me at Wal-Mart who allowed me to go ahead of her. It was appreciated – I was in a hurry to pick my son up from pre-school.

A beef to the person who scratched my truck on April Fool’s Day. It wasn’t funny. Learn to drive. A dozen beefs to the group of seniors seated front and centre at a matinee show at the Port Theatre for their display of rudeness – standing, donning coats and exiting while the orchestra played and the cast took individual bows. This is an example of bad manners. The whole cast was truly deserving of our applause. A beef to people who don’t think it’s necessary to tip at restaurants when you phone in a take-out order. A lot of energy and care goes into making your food delicious and your order perfect. A little gratitude is greatly appreciated. A big Attitude beef to customers who think they can treat retail clerks with absolutely no respect, yet expect clerks to serve them with a big smile and respect, as well as putting up with their crappy attitude. You should get as much respect from those clerks as you are willing to give. A beef to the beef about oral presentations. If we let teens avoid learning important life skills just because they are concerned about their looks or being marked on their poorly prepared work, we better just shut down the high school program altogether.

A beef to the people I saw picking wildflowers growing in a public park. Leave the flowers in the ground, where all of us can enjoy them and where they stand a chance of reseeding themselves so that they grow again another year. A beef to the dog owners who still run their dogs in Mansfield Park, which is a no-dogs-allowed park. Maybe a few $150 fines would get their attention. A beef to computer companies. Just when you think you have something figured out, all of the companies come out with updates and newer models and you are starting from scratch again. A beef to a local restaurant. I will not eat there after seeing all of the garbage on the side of the building. That is not a good sign. A beef to the guy who went into the mall with mud all over his clothes. What if someone wearing a clean, white collared shirt had accidentally brushed against you? Have some consideration. A sAd beef to a dog owner in Nanaimo’s south end. Your dog howls and cries for hours. Please bring him inside the house. If I knew where you lived, I would phone the SPCA. Please neighbours, call it in.

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A huge bouquet of smiles for the driver of the No. 1 Woodgrove bus, who went above and beyond the call of duty recently. Thanks to him I was able to recover my son’s orthodontic equipment that I had absent-mindedly left on the bus. Our drivers are some of the best – I am constantly witnessing their small acts of kindness to passengers and many times I have watched them deal with stressful situations with humour and grace.

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May 3, 1943 ~ November 21, 2011 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, “Mimi.� She left us peacefully after a lengthy illness. Mom was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada as a child. Survived by sons: Ron (Jean), David; daughter, Leesa (John); grandsons: Brad, Colin; two great granddaughters, two sisters and three brothers, many nieces and nephews. No service by(nee request. McEwan)

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It is with great sadness that Tracy’s family announces her unexpected passing. Tracy was predeceased by her father, Douglas10,McEwan. The loss is February 1919 ~ November 15,deeply 2011 felt by her two sons, Jim (Kim) and Tom Barrows as well as her beloved grandson, Lilian Dorothy James. She also leaves behind her mother, Gallagher passedsisters Bonnie (Greg) Stolz, Dorothy Clark; awayand November 15, Sally Chapman; brothers, Russell and Brian (Bev) McEwan, and 2011(Tammy) in Ladysmith. Talbot; She Gordon was born in nieces, Dayna (Tuck) and Erica; and nephew Nanaimo, February Cody. Tracy felt great love for and enjoyed spending time with 10, James 1919, lived on great-nephews Ethan and and her Gabriola Ayden. Island for many A smallyears, gathering will be held at a later and datemoved to Tracy’s life. to celebrate L d Tracy Ladysmith ith in i was 1937. 1937well known in Nanaimo, Predeceased by most of her life as a free where she spent spirit who a zest (Rollo) for fun Gallagher; and good her parents, Johnhad & Annie times.George, She was also and veryJack; generous and brothers: Stanley and niece NLQG KHDUWHG DQG DOWKRXJK QRW Ă€ QDQFLDOO\ Rosalie Shewould is survived by come her older able,Rodway. somehow always up sister,with Verna Wargo, creative Extension; ve nieces: something as ďŹ gifts when Dorothy Rodway, Nanaimo; Lorraine Viala, attending festive occasions with family. Tracy was extremely intelligent andDawn very Ladysmith; Randy GraczykLadysmith; well read,Kathy and although sheNanaimo; had struggled Noye, Tahsis; Gallagher, also with issues throughout various stages of numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, greatKHU OLIH VKH KDG GHPRQVWUDWHG VLJQLĂ€ FDQW greatchange nieces and and great-great nephews. a sincere desire to get on and stay on a better path for four weeks prior to Lil served as a WREN from 1942-47. She her passing. She will be remembered with returned to Ladysmith after completing her great admiration for this accomplishment. service and resumed working with the Comox You left(now us peaceful memories, Logging Company known as Timberwest) your love is still our guide, until she retired. Lil joined the Royal Canadian And though we cannot see you, Legion, Branch #171 in Ladysmith in you’re always at our side.1947 and familyuntil chainher is health broken,failed. was an activeOur member and nothing seems the same, Service will at the RCL Branch #171 in but be as God calls us one by one, chain willDecember link again. 3, 2011 Ladysmith ontheSaturday, at 1p.m.“I believe In lieu that of woman, owers, the family would in her deepest donations to degradation, appreciate holds something sacred the OHG D SOHGJH RU NHHSVDNH RCL Branch #171 in VRPHWKLQJ XQGHĂ€ of her higherLadysmith. nature that, like a diamond in the dark retains some quenchless gleam of The family wishes to express the celestial light.â€? - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,1848 our sincere thanks to Margie We will always her with and theremember Staff at Arbour House great fondness and willcare missand for and theirlove devoted her big smileattention and laugh. to Lil.

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It is with heavy hearts that we share in the passing of Dorothy Anne Hegglund (Dixon). Dorothy's journey came to an end on Friday, April 5th, 2013. She is survived by her husband Earl of 53 years, her sister Norma Brownlee and children, Wes & Ang, Carl & Mary-ann, Tim & Vicki Fenton, Maria & Andrew Rose, John & Amanda and extended family Rena, Blair, and Teena. She is also survived by the loves of her life - her grandchildren Aaron, Cory, Hannah, Courtenay, Tor, Dakota, Daniel, Maxwell, Riley, Shelby, Jackson, Olivia, and Demi. May she rest in peace with her beloved great-granddaughter Maddison Rose. Please join the family Friday, April 12th, 1PM at the Crofton Community Hall - 8104 Musgrave St, Crofton, B.C. to celebrate Dorothy's life. H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Kenneth Michael David Frank February 01, 1948 March 28, 2013 Ken was born in Calgary, Alberta and passed away in Nanaimo, BC with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Dale; two daughters: Ashley (Eduardo) and Stacey (Ali); three beautiful granddaughters: Isla, Luna and Bronte; and siblings: Ralph, Patricia, Richard, Andrew, Harold and Esta. Ken had numerous nieces and nephews who will also miss him immensely. He is predeceased by his parents, Lionel and Ruth; and brothers: Winston, Joe and Arthur. Ken joined the RCMP in 1968 and was stationed in various communities throughout B.C. with his final posting to the Nanaimo Detachment in 1986. He retired in 1998. After the RCMP, Ken worked at Cyber City, then for Sharecost Rentals where he made many new friends. There weren’t many garage sales that Ken did not attend. Friends and family would always ask Ken if he had an extra “something or other� and he usually dug around and came up with what they were looking for. He had a passion for spending time fixing things for family and friends, no request was ever denied; he stepped up to the challenge. There was never a kinder and gentler soul than Ken. He will be sorely missed by his family and his multitude of friends. Our time was too short. Ken and family thank Dr. Colin Walker for his unwavering time that he spent with us; as well as staff at PCU. A great big thank you to our friends and neighbours for their support during this trying time. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at the East Wellington Legion on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation.


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DEATHS Poznecov, Cecil October 16, 1941 – April 7, 2013

Passed away April 7, 2013. Cecil was born in South Slocan. He leaves to mourn his wife of 46 years, Margot (Moran), his 2 children Steve (Jackie) and Nadine (Matt), and grandchildren Jakob, Karlee, Sydnee and Audrey who will always be the apples in his eyes. Also sisters Katherine and Christine. Margot was traveling from New Zealand and met the love of her life in Quesnel. Shortly thereafter they moved to Nanaimo where they continued their life together. Cecil dedicated over 30 years as a teacher, counselor and vice principal at John Barsby Secondary School. A celebration of his life will be held at the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department (468 Duncan St.) on Friday April 12 at 11 am. Memorial donations to the BC Cancer Society or the BC Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated. Dad will be forever missed and always in our hearts. On line condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Len & Johanne Kropielinski Married April 15, 1963 St. Paul’s Church, Nanaimo, B.C.

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Larry was born in Powell River BC to parents Donald and Gladys Grais. The family moved to Nanaimo when Larry was very young and he always had many fond memories of growing up in Nanaimo. As a young man Larry served in the Armed Forces, worked in the forest industry and even worked as a deck-hand on a freighter. Eventually his work led him to the commercial fishing industry. Fishing seemed to be his calling as Larry rose to become a very successful fisherman. Larry was well known as a master of gillnetting, seining and trolling. His no-nonsense demeanor and his sense of knowing where to find fish earned the respect of his colleagues. Since his retirement seventeen years ago Larry enjoyed hunting, sport fishing, time spent with grandchildren and playing crib with his friends. Larry was pre-deceased by his father Donald (WWII), his wife Donna (nee Wheatley) of 49 years, his mother Gladys Madill and stepfather Norman Madill. He is survived by his loving children Randy Grais (Janette), Rhonda Erickson (Blake), and Norm Grais (Valerie). Larry also leaves behind three grandchildren and numerous cousins as well as nieces and nephews. The family wishes to convey their appreciation to the staff and doctors at NRGH and with special thanks to Dr. S Rasaiah. A celebration of life and open house is planned for 2:00pm Sunday, April 14 at 2769 Tamara Drive in Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Sands ~ Nanaimo

With great sadness we announce the passing of Marg with her loving family by her side, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 2, 1926, Marg moved to Canada as a war bride after WWII and was a long-time resident of Nanaimo. She passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2013. Marg is survived by Walter, her loving husband of 67 years. She is also survived by children, Alf and Sandra (Hugh) McCormick; grandchildren: Deanna McCormick, Jody (Jack) Chaston, and Rory (Michelle) McCormick; great-grandchildren: Kyden McCormick, Casydee McCormick, Northrup Rainey, and Julie, Tyler, Rachel, and Alayna McCormick. Marg is also survived by nieces and nephews in Scotland, Alistair (Sheila) Ritchie, Stewart (Stephanie) Ritichie, Amy (Allan) McCabe, Ian (Pam) Ritchie, and Elizabeth (Richard) Ritchie. She is survived by nieces and nephews in Canada, Kathy (Cliff) Green, Bill (Eve) Smith, Darlene Dory, Karen (Glen) Lawrence, Michelle (Wayne) Hollman, Roger and Dennis Smith, and numerous great-great nieces and nephews.

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

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

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

HELP WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling reusable item discount. 250-668-6851

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Saturday (1-4) 250-947-9779

FURNITURE BEAUTYREST Electrically Adjustable, single bed. Excellent cond. $400 obo. (250)7542203 COUCH, LOVE seat & chair, like new, never used, excellent quality, $175 obo. Call (250)757-8357.

GARAGE SALES CENTRAL NANAIMO. Sat. April 13, 9am-2pm. Household items, power tools, books, camping & more! 740 Begbie Street. DEPARTURE BAY, (Wellington Secondary School) 3135 Mexicana Rd., Sat, April. 13, 9am-2pm. Funds raised supports the Wellington Band Program and students traveling expenses. Household items, toys, games, garden items and much, much more.

GIANT GARAGE SALE 10 families

HELP WANTED

Lazy T Ranch 3576 Jinglepot Rd. 58 years of vision

MAYCOCK EYECARE is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our optometric practice. Must be a self-motivated, caring individual who has the ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients in all aspects of eye care. Experience preferred, but accepting other applications. Please drop off resume with cover letter to: Maycock Eyecare, Country Club Centre 17-3200 N. Island Hwy., Nanaimo, BC

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

250.591.1874

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189 WOYKE’S PAINTING. Quality Guaranteed. Over 20 years experience. Senior discounts. Call Ben for a Free estimate. 250-713-5000 or bswoyke@shaw.ca

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BURIAL PLOTS 2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

FREE ITEMS FREE: FREEZER, 14 cu ft, good working order. Call (250)754-6070.

NOW HIRING

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Operations Accountant Scale Specialist Bullbucker Driller/Blaster Master Mechanic Heavy Duty Mechanic Detailed job postings can be viewed at

FRIENDLY FRANK

Too much to list! HUGE Garage Sale! Saturday, April 13th, 9-2. North Nanaimo, 5611 Muggies Way. Proceeds go to A Cappella Plus, a choir for all reasons. MOVING Sale: 970-B Brechin Rd. Sat’s & Sun’s throughout April, 8am-2pm. Everything Must Go! Parking at Church. MOVING SALE. Everything must go. Furniture, tools, electronics. April 13-14, 10-4pm,1941 Jingle Pot Road, Nanaimo MOVING SALE, tools, couch, queen size mattress, box spring and frame. modern wooden kitchen table and 4 chairs. shelving, kitchen items. Sat., April 13, 8:00 to 1:00, 10851 Grandview Rd., Ladysmith. NANAIMO- 5431 Alta Vista Dr- (off Lost Lake Rd) Sat, Apr 13 9-1pm. Quality cedar patio planters, bird feeders, nesting boxes, puzzles. NEAR AIRPORT: 13658 Adshead Rd., Sat., Apr. 13th, 8-3pm. Rain or shine! Multifamily; horse tack, new clothes, housewares, pool table and many more items.

N.NANAIMO. SAT. April 13, 9:30am-1pm. Toys, patio set, books, piano, table,misc. 6614 Kesprel Cres., near Can.Tire. PARKSVILLE, 264 Pioneer Cresc. April 13 (9-1). Eagles Hall - Flea Market. 20+ tables.

BEAUMARK DRYER, white, 3 yrs old, good working order, $75 obo. (250)618-0783.

PLANT SALE, Strawberry, Raspberry, Hazelnut, Elephant Ear, Bleeding Heart, Honey Suckle, Roses. Sat. April 13, 9-2 p.m., 552 Rosehill St.

ELECTRIC CORDLESS Lawnmower, Troy Built, $99. Call (250)758-2786.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PICTURE FRAME by “Studio Decor”, 20x24”, black wood, new, $20. (250)758-9447.

VIKING FRIDGE- light beige, good working order, $85. (250)758-6462.

WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

3-CORD LOADS of mill slab wood, delivered from Nanoose to Ladysmith, $180. Call Marino 250-619-9109. COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

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BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, owner’s manual & fitness guide, $450. Satellite dish+ Bell X spressvue PVR accessory, $250. Call 250246-2238, 250-466-0323. BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm. GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14” wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 firm. Call (250)749-4780. H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivassi & track. (250)758-5073

2011 FORTRESS 1700 DT Scooter. New $3500.00, Asking $1500.00 Almost new,used 7 months, excellent shape. Call 250-954-3217 WHEELCHAIR RAMP, approximately 5’ long, used but good condition $220. You pick up. Call (250)758-3663.

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 COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $75,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

MORE THAN 50 lbs glass beads, plus pendants, spacers and more, $700 obo. Call Stella after 5 PM at (250)756-7931

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sized“Nordheiner-Heintzman” comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650. VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.

SPORTING GOODS STATIONARY BIKE model GL35 Freesport. Approx 2 years old. Perfect condition, $300. Call (250)947-9365.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER GREAT LOCATION, great price! 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, desirable location. Quiet dead end street. Updated. $228,500 3945 McBride St., Port Alberni Call 250-724-0223 for more info: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

509 WEEKS Crescent, Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3bdrms, 2baths, 2nd kitchen in basement. Lrg fenced yard, mature trees, covered sundeck, HW floors, carport, new thermal windows. $279,000. (250)740-1130.

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. Reduced, $260,000. Call (250)245-4155. Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950

613 BRUCE Ave, Nanaimo. Reduced $235,000 firm. Cozy, comfortable 3bdrm, 1.5baths. Lots of updates. Gas heat, W/D, F/S.Dave 250-591-1210.

821 BRISTOL PL. CHARTWELL 1813 sq ft rancher, ex-

cellent cond, built 2002 in quiet cul de sac. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, walk in closet, granite work tops, hardwood/ceramic flooring. Open plan. Lrg kitchen w/island, walk in pantry.S/S appl. RV & boat parking at rear. Private easy care yard. $429,000. Call 250-594-3919

SLIDING GLASS tub enclosure doors, good cond. easy to install, $35. (250)754-9365.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

N. NANAIMO, 6274 McRobb Ave., Sat, April. 13, 8:30am12:00pm. Downsizing/Moving Sale. Household items, furniture, garden stuff, sports equipment and much more.

36” 6 panel white steel outer door - paintable. Hardware included but no door frame. $70. Call 250-758-0415.

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Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

Friday April 12, Saturday April 13, 9am-3pm.

60’S RETRO Bdrm Suite, 3-piece, $300; Antique living room chairs (2) $50 ea, Dining Rm table/4chairs, $100; Buffet, $200; Bookcase, $75; Roll Top Desk $75; Treddle Sewing Mach. $100. 250-753-0806

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

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MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654 N. NANAIMO 3 bed home. See www.7morganplace.com for details. $249,900. New kitchen, flooring, roof and hot water tank etc. 250-585-6650 N.NANAIMO: 5bdrm, 4.5bath AND 1bdrm legal suite. Landscaped/fenced yard. Near beach, schools & shopping. Beautifully finished. Hardie planks exterior, dble entrance doors, 5-skylights, front & rear deck w/barbeque hookups, heat pump, 3 luxurious gas FPs. Beautiful ocean views. Furniture included. 6523 Peregraine Rd. $700,000. (250)758-4963

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell nice area. 1900 sqft, 2.5 bth, 8100sqft f/yard, lg deck, garage. OPEN HOUSE Sat Apr 13th 10-2 $285,000. 334-8876 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. PORT HARDY SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT 8535 Shipley. Offers are now being accepted to purchase this premier .6 acre downtown oceanfront property. One blk. from Govt. Dock. As improvements are not yet complete the price may vary as will offers. Interested? Please contact us at the property or phone Gerd 520-955-7461 or Dan 250949-1055. All offers considered.


en/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW floors main areas. Immaculate. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES www.nanaimobulletin.com Nanaimo News Bulletin REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible Incredible 55 acre acre treed treed PARK-LIKE PARK-LIKE PROPERTY PROPERTY with with Well-Maintained Well-Maintained Furnished Furnished Home Home -1500 1500 sq.ft, sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 3-bdrm, 22 bath. bath. Extremely Extremely close close to to Pristine Pristine Cowichan Cowichan Lake, Lake, in in the the town town of of Caycuse. Caycuse. Perfect Perfect for for recreational recreational property property or or full full time time living. living. Motivated Motivated seller seller $378,800. $378,800. Exceptionally Exceptionally low low yearly yearly cost. cost. Not Not leased leased land. land. Call Call 250-745-3387 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com smartytwo@hotmail.com

NEW PRICE

543 543 SEAWARD SEAWARD Way, Way, QualiQualicum cum Beach, Beach, Almost Almost 1400 1400 sq.ft.,2 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, bdrm, 22 bath, bath, 22 blocks blocks to to ocean. ocean. Bare Bare land land strata. strata. $58/mo. $58/mo. strata strata fee. fee. Completely Completely updated, updated, Granite Granite Countertops, Countertops, Guest Guest Ensuite, Ensuite, H/W H/W flfloors oors & & much much more. more. On On site site RV RV ParkParking ing avail.(free). avail.(free). Priced Priced to to sell. sell. $341,900, $341,900, Call Call Daniel Daniel at at 250250752-5780. 752-5780.

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Private. Thu, AprCash 11, &2013 Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? RENTALS Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later! APARTMENT/CONDO

Call: 1-250-616-9053 BOUNDARY BOUNDARY RIDGE: RIDGE: 11 or or 22 www.webuyhomesbc.com B/R B/R $660./$760. $660./$760. Free Free h/w, h/w, heat, heat, free free cable cable or or net net for for 11 yr yr for for new new tenants. tenants. 616-1175. 616-1175. MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CLOSE CLOSE TO TO Downtown. Downtown. Large Large self contained Studio, $600. self- 5659 contained Studio, Road. $600. #3 TOMSWOOD Small 250-668-7462. Smallx pet pet ok.mobile 250-668-7462. 12’ 68’ok. home. 3bdrm, all appliances. Assessed value $40,200. HOSPITAL AREAOpen to1offers. (250)724-5185. & 2 Bdrms, FREE Heat

& H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, TOWNHOUSES security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $650 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.

HOSPITAL HOSPITAL AREA, AREA, large large 22 bdrms, bdrms, 22 baths, baths, 44 appls, appls, N/P, N/P, N/S. N/S. Avail Avail May. May. 1. 1. $750/mo. $750/mo. Call Call (250)741-4699. (250)741-4699. COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, bdrms, LADYSMITH, LRG 22 LADYSMITH, LRG 222bdrm, bdrm, 8 years old,orientated 2 full baths, dbl. bath, adult condo, 55 bath, adult orientated condo, garage, patio,Small gas f/p, to appls, dog or appls, N/S. N/S. Small dogclose or cat cat beach/downtown. $269,000. ok. now. ok. $1000 $1000 mo. mo. Avail Avail now. 250-339-7263, (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107. (250)246-2238,250-218-5263. 250-667-7107. LONG LONG LAKE LAKE MANOR, MANOR, 3108 3108 Barons 11 bdrm, Barons Rd. Rd.RENTALS bdrm, close close to to all all amenities. amenities. 250-751-134. 250-751-134. NANAIMO: NANAIMO: 1275 1275 Dufferin Dufferin Cres Cres APARTMENT/CONDO Renovated Renovated 22 Bdrm Bdrm from from $750/mth. $750/mth. Call Call 250-740-1002 250-740-1002

1 & 211 BDRM NANAIMONANAIMOBDRMBDRM- $650+ $650+ Park Mall utils utils(Terminal ++ $325 $325 deposit. deposit. Security Security system systemHospital in in bldg. bldg. (250)701-3605 (250)701-3605 Area)

Quiet building with NANAIMO: 30 St., NANAIMO: 30 Cavan Cavan St., top top flflr,r, elevator, 55 new elevator, new appls, appls, security cameras. granite all flflrs, granite tops, all hdwd hdwd rs, totoFreetops, storage & parking. tally tally reno’d, reno’d, secure secure prkg, prkg, 11 New balcony, locker. locker. N/P. N/P. Avail Availpaint immed. immed. & carpet. Small pet ok. $750. $750. Call Call 1-604-720-0775. 1-604-720-0775. Avail Now & April. 1 NANAIMO. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, SPOTLESS, quiet quiet $645 11 bdrm ground flfloor with bdrmFrom ground oorplus. with PeekPeek-

QUALITY QUALITY 55+ 55+ patio patio home home at at Village Village Green, Green, Courtenay. Courtenay. Covered Covered parking parking with with storage, storage, 22 bdrms, bdrms, 1.5 1.5 baths, baths, KitchKitchen/eating en/eating area. area. Private Private patio/ patio/ am am sun. sun. Large Large LR LR with with dining dining area. area. New New paint paint throughout, throughout, new new HW HW flfloors oors main main areas. areas. Immaculate. Immaculate. Immed. Immed. possespossession. sion. $220,000. $220,000. 250-338-8260 250-338-8260

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged Damaged House? House? Pretty Pretty House? House? Moving? Moving? Divorcing? Divorcing? Estate Estate Sale? Sale? We We will will Buy Buy your your House House Quick Quick Cash Cash & & Private. Private. Mortgage Mortgage Too Too High High and and House House won’t won’t sell? sell? Can’t Can’t make make payments? payments? We We will will Lease Lease Your Your House, House, Make Make your your Payments Payments and and Buy Buy itit Later! Later!

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS #3 #3 -- 5659 5659 TOMSWOOD TOMSWOOD Road. Road. 12’ 12’ xx 68’ 68’ mobile mobile home. home. 33bdrm, bdrm, all all appliances. appliances. AsAssessed sessed value value $40,200. $40,200. Open Open to to offers. offers. (250)724-5185. (250)724-5185.

TOWNHOUSES

a-boo water a-boo 250-754-2936 water view, view, April April 1st. 1st. Close Close to to ferry, ferry, town, town, seawalk. seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free Intercom, elevator. Ave. Free 2 hot hot 1681 BOUNDARY br water. N/P. Call water. N/S, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Ref’s. $700. Call units starting at Mark or Don 250-753-8633. Mark or Don 250-753-8633. Available imm. and May 1. Hot water balconies, elevator, ONE BDRM +den ONE incl., BDRM +den downtown downtown controlled entrance, condo. character buildcondo. Luxury Luxury charactercoin-op buildlaundry, storage and parking. ing. N/P, ing. Five Five appli’s, appli’s, WiFi, WiFi, N/P, NS/NP. Mgr 250-618-4510. N/S. N/S. $850. $850. 11 (250)754-2207 (250)754-2207 UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY AREA: AREA: Bachelor Bachelor neat neat secured secured building, building, shared shared bathroom, $495/mo. bathroom, $495/mo. Avail. Avail. May May 1. 1. Steve Steve (250)667-3009. (250)667-3009.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BOTH BOTH SIDES SIDES DUPLEX, DUPLEX, Newly Newly reno’d reno’d 2bdrms. 2bdrms. Lndry, Lndry, water, water, garbage garbage pick pick up up incl. incl. Fenced Fenced yrd. yrd. $800. $800. Avail Avail April April 1st. 1st. Call Call Jamie Jamie (604)789-8242 (604)789-8242 DEPARTURE DEPARTURE BAY, BAY, quiet quiet 22 bdrm bdrm 4-plex. 4-plex. Partial Partial views, views, on on bus bus route, route, covered covered prkg, prkg, lam/tile lam/tile flflrs, rs, heat/hot heat/hot water water incl’d, incl’d, N/S, N/S, N/P N/P fifirm. rm. Avail Avail now, now, $690 $690 mo. mo. 250-802-1900. 250-802-1900. HOSPITAL. HOSPITAL. 22 br br SXS. SXS. GarGarage, age, hdwd hdwd flfls., s., fenced fenced yard. yard. Pet Pet OK. OK. $950. $950. jlightwater@shaw.ca. jlightwater@shaw.ca. May May 1. 1. JINGLEPOT: JINGLEPOT: 11 side side of of duplex, duplex, 33 bdrms, bdrms, 1.5 1.5 baths, baths, near near school school and and Steve Steve Marshall Marshall AuAutomotive. tomotive. Avail Avail now. now. $995 $995 mo. mo. Call Call (250)758-7055. (250)758-7055.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

UNIVERSITY AREA: Bachelor neat secured building, shared bathroom, $495/mo. Avail. May 1. Steve (250)667-3009.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BOTH SIDES DUPLEX, Newly reno’d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail April 1st. Call Jamie (604)789-8242

RENTALS DEPARTURE BAY, quiet 2 bdrm 4-plex. Partial views, on bus route, covered prkg, RENT water lam/tileHOMES flrs, FOR heat/hot incl’d, N/S, N/P firm. Avail now, $690 mo. 250-802-1900. HAMMOND HAMMOND BAY BAY RD: RD: 33 B/R, B/R, 22 Bath,family Bath,family rm,wooded rm,wooded privaprivaHOSPITAL. 2 br SXS. cy. cy. $1600/M. $1600/M. 250-468-7371. 250-468-7371.Garage, hdwd fls., fenced yard. JINGLEPOT/COLLEGE44 JINGLEPOT/COLLEGEPet OK. $950. bdrms, bdrms, 2bath, 2bath, ocean/mountain ocean/mountain jlightwater@shaw.ca. May 1. views, views, lrg lrg deck, deck, dbl dbl carport, carport, JINGLEPOT: 1park side trail of duplex, landscaped, close landscaped, park trail close 3 1.5 NS/NP. baths, $1600 near by. F/S, by. bdrms, F/S, W/D. W/D. NS/NP. $1600 school and Steve Marshall (negotiable with help) ++ (negotiable with yard yard help)Automotive. Avail now. $995 utils. utils. Call Call 250-741-1261. 250-741-1261. mo. Call (250)758-7055. LADYSMITH LADYSMITH 33 bdrm, bdrm, 22 storey storey home, home, D/W, D/W, small small yard, yard, MISCELLANEOUS RENT NS/NP, $895 Avail April. NS/NP, $895 mo. mo.FOR Avail April. 15. 15. Call Call 1-250-248-4816. 1-250-248-4816. NANAIMONANAIMO- 33 bdrm bdrm home, home, with with 11 bdrm bdrm suite. suite. Call Call 250250716-6811, 716-6811, 250-753-4749. 250-753-4749. glomarmanagement.com glomarmanagement.com NANAIMONANAIMO- Downtown Downtown characcharacter ter bright bright 11 bdrm, bdrm, ocean ocean view, view, fenced fenced yard yard & & prking. prking. NS/NP. NS/NP. $720 $720 ++ utils. utils. 250-753-9365. 250-753-9365. NEAR NEAR BOWEN BOWEN ParkPark- 22 bdrm bdrm home. $1200/mo+ $600 home. $1200/mo+ $600 SD. SD. Rental Properties Large, Large, sunny, sunny, south south facing facing back 11 year back yard. yard. year lease. lease. City City Available water, water, sewer sewer & & garbage garbage ininAll sizes. cluded. Power & gas cluded. PowerAll & prices gas extra. extra. NS/NP. Avail April 15. ConNS/NP. Avail April 15. ConVisit our website tact tact Martha Martha 1(403)632-5242. 1(403)632-5242.

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NORTH NORTH NANAIMO: NANAIMO: Spacious, Spacious, or call 753-8200 bright, 5-bdrm family bright, 5-bdrm family home. home. Close to park, school & Close to park, school & shopshop#100-319 Selby Street ping. ping. Fenced Fenced yard, yard, no no smokers, smokers, no no pets, pets, May May 1. 1. $1900/mth. $1900/mth. 250-758-9456 250-758-9456 MOBILE HOMES & PADS S. S. NANAIMONANAIMO- 44 bdrms, bdrms, 22 CEDAR: 5TH room. Wheel, 35 ft., bath, $1200 bath, family family room. $1200 organic garden, orchard, aviarAvail N/P. Avail now. now. N/P. 250-753-5917 250-753-5917 ies, 1.5 acres, N/S, no drinking. $600 mo + hydro. Call OFFICE/RETAIL 250-245-0014. WANT WANT TO TO GET GET NOTICED? HOMES FORNOTICED? RENT Prime Prime retail/offi retail/office ce space space for for rent rent in in highly highly visible visible Bright CENTRAL. MODERN historical historical building building on on corner corner 3-bdrm. W/D, garage. N/S, of of First First(250)585-2235. and and Roberts Roberts in in N/P. $1275. Ladysmith. Ladysmith. 1687 1687 sq. sq. ft. ft. 22 bathrooms, bathrooms, small small kitchen, kitchen, GABRIOLA ISL, 2bdrm. May new new flflooring, ooring, A/C. A/C.Asphalt 1st. Sunny 1/2 acre Available AvailablePrivate, June June 1st. 1st.cleared Rd., property. Call Call 250-245-2277 250-245-2277 back yard. Close to Folk Life Village, and ferry. $700/mo. 1-yr lease. 250-247-9583.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

S.NANAIMO, S.NANAIMO, FURNISHED FURNISHED room, room, garden garden level, level, suits suits quiet quiet responsible responsible male, male, no no parties, parties, Wifi Wifi,, phone, phone, cable, cable, hydro, hydro, W/D W/D incl’d, incl’d, $450. $450. (250)247-9196. (250)247-9196.

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

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS CEDAR: CEDAR: 5TH 5TH Wheel, Wheel, 35 35 ft., ft., organic organic garden, garden, orchard, orchard, aviaraviaries, ies, 1.5 1.5 acres, acres, N/S, N/S, no no drinkdrinking. ing. $600 $600 mo mo ++ hydro. hydro. Call Call 250-245-0014. 250-245-0014.

HOMES FOR RENT CENTRAL. CENTRAL. MODERN MODERN Bright Bright 3-bdrm. 3-bdrm. W/D, W/D, garage. garage. N/S, N/S, N/P. N/P. $1275. $1275. (250)585-2235. (250)585-2235. GABRIOLA GABRIOLA ISL, ISL, 2bdrm. 2bdrm. May May 1st. 1st. Sunny Sunny 1/2 1/2 acre acre Asphalt Asphalt Rd., Rd., property. property. Private, Private, cleared cleared back back yard. yard. Close Close to to Folk Folk Life Life Village, Village, and and ferry. ferry. $700/mo. $700/mo. 1-yr 1-yr lease. lease. 250-247-9583. 250-247-9583.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION S.NANAIMO, FURNISHED room, garden level, suits quiet responsible male, no parties, Wifi, phone, cable, hydro, W/D incl’d, $450. (250)247-9196.

1BDRM, 1BDRM, PRIVATE PRIVATE entry, entry, W/D, W/D, quiet quiet Hammond Hammond Bay Bay neighborhood, neighborhood, ocean ocean view. view. N/P, N/P, N/S N/S $700. $700. (250)585-4588 (250)585-4588 HAMMOND HAMMOND BAY BAY areaarea- new, new, level level entry entry large large 11 bdrm bdrm suite, suite, own own entry. entry. NP/NS. NP/NS. 44 appls, appls, laundry laundry & & hydro hydro incl’d. incl’d. Avail Avail April April 15. 15. $700. $700. 250-729-0313. 250-729-0313. HOSPITAL HOSPITAL AREA, AREA, 11 bdrm bdrm suite, suite, level level entry, entry, priv priv ent, ent, avail avail immed, immed, $650 $650 mo mo incls incls hydro, hydro, N/S, N/S, N/P. N/P. (250)758-5210 (250)758-5210 or or (250)668-5480. (250)668-5480. NANAIMONANAIMO- 11 BDRM BDRM suite, suite, self-contained, Call self-contained, $600. $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. 250-753-4749.

1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S $700. (250)585-4588 TRANSPORTATION HAMMOND BAY area- new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, AUTO NP/NS. FINANCING own entry. 4 appls, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail April 15. $700. 250-729-0313. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail immed, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480.

SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR PAD available immediately, hydro, wireless internet and cable included. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $500 per month. 250-954-9547 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

N.NANAIMO CARS EXECUTIVE 3bdrm +den, 2baths, 6 appli’s, 2007 2007FP,CUSTOM CUSTOM Chev Chev fenced HHR. HHR. gas laundry, patio, Excellent Excellent condition. condition. Loaded. Loaded. landscaped yard. N/S, N/P, White. White. 119,000 119,000 km, km, mostly mostly $1,300 +utils. Available now. hwy hwy driven. driven. On-Star. On-Star. $11,900 $11,900 (250)729-9263 fifirm. rm. 250-755-5191. 250-755-5191. NORTH NANAIMO 3bdrm, sep. entry, fully furn, utils incl. SPORTS & IMPORTS N/S, N/P. 250-619-8686

DreamTeam Financing 1969 1969 LOTUS LOTUSAuto Europa Europa used used as as Down, Bankruptcy OK a“0” a daily daily driver, driver, is is not not aa show show Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals car. car. 37,466 37,466 miles, miles, runs runs well well 1-800-961-7022 needs needs some some care. care. Comes Comes with with www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557 some some parts. parts. $5000 $5000 fifirm. rm. Call: Call: 250-248-5678 250-248-5678 or or email email mmfi mmfinlay@shaw.ca nlay@shaw.ca

N.NANAIMO EXECUTIVE N.NANAIMO EXECUTIVE 3bdrm 3bdrm +den, +den, 2baths, 2baths, 66 appli’s, appli’s, gas gas FP, FP, laundry, laundry, patio, patio, fenced fenced landscaped landscaped yard. yard. N/S, N/S, N/P, N/P, $1,300 $1,300 +utils. +utils. Available Available now. now. (250)729-9263 (250)729-9263

1997 1997 31ft 31ft Embassy Embassy Motor Motor Home Home Ford Ford 460. 460. Good Good condicondition tion no no smoking, smoking, no no pets, pets, under under 80,000 80,000 km. km. $17,000. $17,000. 250-338-6837 250-338-6837 2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1997 1997 PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH Camper Camper Van, Van, pop pop up up roof, roof, clean, clean, fridge, fridge, stove, stove, furnace, furnace, new new Michelin Michelin tires, tires, etc. etc. $7900 $7900 OBO. OBO. 250250715-6482, 715-6482, 250-746-8936 250-746-8936

‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322

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2003 2003 TITANIUM TITANIUM Glendale Glendale RV. RV. www.bcjobnetwork.com 33 33 ft, ft, Blocked Blocked & & skirted skirted in in Parksville Parksville resort resort in in aa large large fenced fenced yard. yard. Complete Complete with with fifire re pit pit & & large large shed. shed. Unit Unit is is fulfully ly furnished furnished & & ready ready to to move move in. in. $26,500 $26,500 or or reasonable reasonable ofoffer. fer. Call Call 780-910-7838 780-910-7838 25.5 25.5 FOOT FOOT WILDERNESS WILDERNESS 5th/Wheel. 5th/Wheel. Lots Lots of of wood wood rot, rot, but but everything everything works works good. good. For For parts parts only. only. $1000 $1000 obo. obo. (250)616-1338 (250)616-1338 after after 2pm. 2pm.

2004 2004 HONDA HONDA Accord Accord LX, LX, one one owner, owner, 44 cyl, cyl, auto, auto, keyless keyless enentry, try, loaded! loaded! 89,500 89,500 km. km. MicheMichelin lin tires. tires. Shop Shop maintained, maintained, 65 65 point point inspection, inspection, new new battery. battery. $8900. $8900. (250)748-6161 (250)748-6161

25 foot foot class class C C Chevy Chevy Flyer Flyer 25 motor home. home. 1995, 1995, 350 350 motor cu.in., 163,000 163,000 Km. Km. 11 rear rear cu.in., bed, 33 swivel swivel seats, seats, cruise, cruise, bed, A/C. $18,000. $18,000. 250-245-5973. 250-245-5973. A/C.

VEHICLES WANTED 2010 2010 Dodge Dodge Ram Ram 1500 1500 Crew Crew Cab Cab 4X4 4X4 Black Black Clear Clear Title Title 42,420 42,420 KM KM $16,700 $16,700 milcorinne69@gmail.com milcorinne69@gmail.com (905) (905) 664-2300 664-2300

MOTORCYCLES $39,900 BUYS BUYS A A BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL $39,900 Class A A 29’ 29’ Motorhome, Motorhome, in in ex ex Class cond., ready ready to to go. go. Also Also avail avail cond., tow vehicle vehicle 2003 2003 Chev Chev S10 S10 tow $7,900. 250-746-7808 250-746-7808 $7,900.

2002 2002 HARLEY HARLEY Davidson Davidson Road Road Glide, Glide, 95ci, 95ci, loaded, loaded, many many extras, extras, set set up up for for touring touring custom custom paint, paint, must must be be seen, seen, $11,900 $11,900 OBO. OBO. 250-871-3126. 250-871-3126. BLOWOUT BLOWOUT 2007 2007 DRV DRV Dbl Dbl Tree Tree Suites, Suites, 36TK3, 36TK3, exc exc cond, cond, huge huge living, living, U-kitchen, U-kitchen, king king master, master, superslides. superslides. $39,995. $39,995. www.beautifulrv.net www.beautifulrv.net 250-618250-6185138. 5138. Truck Truck also also avail avail for for sale. sale.

2007 2007 900 900 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI Vulcan Vulcan Classic Classic LT LT Low Low mileage mileage like like new new $6800.00 $6800.00 250-941-3697 250-941-3697

PHOTO PHOTO 1994 1994 -- 23 23 ftft Komfort Komfort 5th 5th wheel. wheel. Sleeps Sleeps 6, 6, good good condition, condition, newnewer er fridge, fridge, 44 burner burner stove/oven, stove/oven, microwave, microwave, A/C, A/C, queen queen master master bed. bed. $4800 $4800 obo. obo. (250)748(250)7486338 6338

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NORTH NORTH NANAIMO NANAIMO 3bdrm, 3bdrm, sep. sep. entry, entry, fully fully furn, furn, utils utils incl. incl. N/S, N/S, N/P. N/P. 250-619-8686 250-619-8686

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‘05 ‘05 -- 9’6 9’6 OKANAGAN OKANAGAN CAMPER CAMPER Electric Electric levelers, levelers, Q/Bed, Q/Bed, N/S, N/S, mint mint condition. condition. Fridge/freezer, Fridge/freezer, 33 burner burner stove/oven, stove/oven, 33 piece piece bathbathroom. room. $17,900. $17,900. 250-752-0322 250-752-0322

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1983 1983 GMC GMC 1/2 1/2 ton ton pickup, pickup, 4x4, 4x4, 6.2 6.2BUYS diesel, diesel, auto. auto. Good Good $39,900 A BEAUTIFUL condition. condition. $2695. $2695. ALSO: ALSO: inTool Tool Class A 29’ Motorhome, ex box box with with tools tools $95. $95. (250) (250) 746746cond., ready to go. Also avail 7888 7888 tow vehicle 2003 Chev S10 $7,900. 250-746-7808

2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $11,900 OBO. 250-871-3126.

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25 foot class C Chevy Flyer motor TRANSPORTATION home. 1995, 350 cu.in., 163,000 Km. 1 rear bed, 3 swivel seats, cruise, A/C. $18,000. 250-245-5973.

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1987 1987 BIGFOOT BIGFOOT (11.5’) (11.5’) and and truck. truck. Roomy, Roomy, comfortable, comfortable, clean clean interior. interior. Queen Queen & & Dble Dble beds. beds. Good Good shape. shape. 11 owner. owner. $9,000. $9,000. (250)758-2067 (250)758-2067

WESTWOOD LAKE. Large 2bdrm suite. F/S, W/D. N/P, N/S. Quiet location, avail. immed. $850./mo + utils. 250585-7769.

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

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 Black Clear Title 42,420 KM $16,700 milcorinne69@gmail.com (905) 664-2300

N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail May 1st. Ref. req. 250-758-4963

SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR BACHELOR PAD PAD available available immediately, immediately, hydro, hydro, wireless wireless internet internet and and cable cable included. included. Located Located at at 1400 1400 Alberni Alberni Hwy, Hwy, Parksville. Parksville. $500 $500 per per month. month. 250-954-9547 250-954-9547

2004 HONDA Accord LX, one owner, TRANSPORTATION 4 cyl, auto, keyless entry, loaded! 89,500 km. Michelin tires. Shop maintained, 65 point inspection, VEHICLES new battery. RECREATIONAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR FOR SALE SALE $8900. (250)748-6161

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N. NANAIMO, close to all amens & ocean, large & bright studio, sep ent, fully furn’d, W/D, all utils incl, parking, $720, May. 1, 250-758-051.

Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078

25.5 FOOT WILDERNESS 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 5th/Wheel. Lots of wood rot, 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, but everything works good. running boards. 50,000 km, For parts only. $1000 obo. lady driven. $24,000. (250)616-1338 2pm. Nanaimo Thursday, April after 11, 2013 News Bulletin B19 (250)732-5928

NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749.

N. N. NANAIMO NANAIMO 1bdrm, 1bdrm, beautiful beautiful bsmnt bsmnt suite. suite. N/S, N/S, N/P. N/P. Private Private entry, utils entry, prkng, prkng, utils incl. incl. No No lndry. lndry. $700/M $700/M ++ DD. DD. Avail Avail May May 1st. 1st. Ref. Ref. req. req. 250-758-4963 250-758-4963

WESTWOOD WESTWOOD LAKE. LAKE. Large Large 22bdrm bdrm suite. suite. F/S, F/S, W/D. W/D. N/P, N/P, N/S. N/S. Quiet Quiet location, location, avail. avail. immed. immed. $850./mo $850./mo ++ utils. utils. 250250585-7769. 585-7769.

a daily driver, is not a show car. 37,466 miles, runs well needs some care. Comes with some parts. $5000 firm. Call: 250-248-5678 or email mmfinlay@shaw.ca

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N. N. NANAIMO, NANAIMO, close close to to all all amens amens & & ocean, ocean, large large & & bright bright studio, studio, sep sep ent, ent, fully fully furn’d, furn’d, W/D, W/D, all all utils utils incl, incl, parking, parking, $720, $720, May. May. 1, 1, 250-758-051. 250-758-051. COMOX: COMOX: ONE ONE level level bright, bright, modern modern & & spacious, spacious, 22 bdrms, bdrms, 88 years years old, old, 22 full full baths, baths, dbl. dbl. garage, garage, patio, patio, gas gas f/p, f/p, close close to to beach/downtown. beach/downtown. $269,000. $269,000. 250-339-7263, 250-339-7263, 250-218-5263. 250-218-5263.

Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appli’s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. 1 (250)754-2207

1974 1974 GMC GMC Vindow Vindow Van Van Rally Rally STX STX 350 350 Eng. Eng. One One owner owner stored stored inside inside garage, garage, used used for for long long haul haul family family trips. trips. Body Body & & Engine Engine in in fair fair shape, shape, newer newer Bridgestone Bridgestone tires. tires. 104,000 104,000 miles miles $1600. $1600. 250-338-9954 250-338-9954 1985 1985 GMC GMC Flatdeck, Flatdeck, 33 yr yr old old propane system system but but motor motor propane worn out out but but still still running. running. worn $800. (250) (250) 749-4362 749-4362 $800.

BLOWOUT 2007 DRV Dbl 1999 1999 Suites, Ford Ford F150, F150, long longexc box, box, V6, V6, Tree 36TK3, cond, 4 4 wheel wheel dr., dr., new new brakes/tires. brakes/tires. huge living, U-kitchen, king $6500 $6500 fi fi rm. rm. (250) (250) 715-5412 715-5412 master, superslides. $39,995. www.beautifulrv.net 250-6185138. Truck also avail for sale. PHOTO 1994 - 23 ft Komfort 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, good condition, newer fridge, 4 burner stove/oven, microwave, A/C, queen master bed. $4800 F150 obo. Supercrew (250)7482003 2003 FORD, FORD, F150 Supercrew 6338 Ltd, Ltd, 4x2. 4x2. 70,500 70,500 km, km, one one ownowner, er, 5.4 5.4 V/8 V/8 engine, engine, 44 speed speed auto auto trans. trans. with with od, od, towing towing TRUCKS &and VANS running pkg, pkg, canopy canopy and running boards, boards, 44 wheel wheel disc disc brakes brakes with with abs, abs, charcoal charcoal gray gray int, int, speed speed control, control, tilt tilt steering steering and and more. more. $11,900. $11,900. 250-248-0587 250-248-0587 2003 2003 GMC GMC 4x4 4x4 SLESLE- w/matchw/matching ing Leer Leer canopy, canopy, excellent excellent cond, cond, must must be be seen, seen, gently 1974 GMC Vindow Van gently Rally driven, driven,350 150,000 150,000 km, extra extraowner cab, cab, STX Eng.km, One auto, auto, A/C, A/C, P/S, P/S, P/B, P/B, P/W, stored inside garage, usedP/W, for PDL, PDL, haul tow tow family package. package. $11,900. long trips. $11,900. Body & Call Call (250)743-0910. (250)743-0910. Engine in fair shape, newer Bridgestone tires. 104,000 2005 $1600. EXT. Venture Venture Van, gargar2005 EXT. Van, miles 250-338-9954 aged, 90,300 90,300 km’s. km’s. Original Original aged, 1985 Flatdeck, condition. 3 yr old Owner.GMCExcellent Excellent condition. Owner. propane system but motor $8,900. 11 (250)758-2078 (250)758-2078 $8,900. worn out but still running. $800. (250) 749-4362

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

1969, 32 ft Monk Cruiser. Engine rebuilt and new canvass in 2010. Valued in 2011 survey at $33400. Priced to sell at $16,900. (250)898-4886

1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation. Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374.

Rare 37’ Bertram Cruiser. $59,000, will consider trades. Survey, pictures, contact info go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105

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1994 1994 39’ 39’ CARVERCARVER- excellent excellent condition, condition, over over $10K $10K in in upupgrades grades & & maintenance, maintenance, twin twin 350’s 350’s with with electronic electronic igniation. igniation. Priced Priced to to sell sell at at $83,750. $83,750. Jim, Jim, 250-468-9374. 250-468-9374.

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