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Frank Mills, of Ladysmith, launches his model of the Banckert, a detailed replica – including smoke from its stack – of the ship operating in the North Sea. Dozens of modellers from the Island, Lower Mainland and Washington state have their miniature marine craft on display at Country Club Centre this weekend for the Nanaimo Boat Modellers annual boat show.
Major changes could be in store for students, educators and community members in Nanaimo school district if a consultant’s recommendations are followed. School closures, rebuilding facilities, new programs and relocation of existing programs are all included in a report from Doug Player, a former superintendent of the West Vancouver School District, on what should go in Nanaimo school district’s 10-year facilities plan. He presented his recommendations to trustees and a large crowd of parents, educators and students in Nanaimo District Secondary School’s gymnasium Thursday evening. Recommendations include closing eight schools, rebuilding four schools, adding three new enrichment programs and relocating the learning alternatives programs and administrative functions. Player said the district is dealing with deteriorating facilities – 40 per cent are beyond their useful life – empty space, dysfunctional buildings, a lack of program enrichment, staffing duplication and a large budget deficit. “In my opinion, right now your students don’t have the facilities they deserve, they don’t have the achievement
they should have,” he said. “Your teachers should have more resources.” The district is trying to spread too few dollars across too many facilities and by massing students together, the district can improve course offerings, create better learning conditions and offer more resources to students, Player said. In the first two years, he recommends relocating the learning alternatives programs to NDSS and the elementary Life Skills program from Rutherford to Fairview elementary schools; moving Cedar Secondary students to John Barsby and moving North Cedar, North Oyster, South Wellington and Woodbank elementary school students to Cedar Secondary, closing those schools; doubling the half-size gym at Hammond Bay Elementary School; moving Grades 11 and 12 students from Woodlands to NDSS; closing the District Resource Centre; and reconfiguring schools in Ladysmith. In years three and five, Player proposes closing Woodlands and sending the junior students to NDSS; rebuilding NDSS; closing Ladysmith intermediate and building a new elementary school; rebuilding Cilaire Elementary; and closing Departure Bay Elementary and moving the students to Cilaire. ◆ See ‘PARENTS’ /5
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An NDP government would increase tax credits for movie, TV and video game production in B.C., to counter higher tax breaks offered by Ontario and Quebec. NDP leader Adrian Dix said Tuesday that if his party forms a government in the May 14 election, it will increase the tax credit for labour expenditures by foreign and domestic productions in B.C. from 33 per cent to 40. That would cost the provincial treasury $45 million a year, assuming increased movie and TV production. In 2009, Ontario stepped up its tax credits to 25 per cent of all spending for movie and TV production by foreign companies in the province. Dix said the bigger tax break is to reverse a decline of 3,500 direct and indirect jobs in B.C. last year, with early results for 2013 showing a 32-per cent decline compared to last year. B.C. Liberal MLA Bill Bennett, minister of community, sport and cultural development, said earlier this year that Ontario’s tax credits are not sustainable. Bennett pointed to more than $2 million provided last year for B.C. Film and Media, which offers financing and marketing support to domestic projects, and the BC Film Commission, a provincial office that helps producers secure permits, crews and shooting locations in B.C. For more election coverage, please see page 7.
Elimination of support staff positions, Quick School consolidation of students, deferral of NaNaimo diStrict must cut $2 million from its 2013-14 purchases and rental increases all budget. Possible cuts discussed included: considered to help balance budget By Jenn McGarriGle The News BuLLeTIN
Moving students around, cutting support and specialist teachers, and closing services are all strategies Nanaimo school trustees are considering to balance next year’s budget. The district is facing a $4.7-million shortfall in its 2013-14 budget. While district staff had previously identified $2 million in savings to put toward next year’s budget – a $500,000 surplus carried over from last year; another $500,000 surplus from this year’s budget, due mainly to an unanticipated enrolment drop; and a $1-million clawback on supplies and services budgets – that still left about $2.7 million in proposed cuts to talk about at Wednesday night’s business committee meeting. Staff presented trustees with about two dozen proposed cuts to equal the remaining shortfall which, if implemented, will result in a loss of 10 teaching positions and almost eight support workers. These proposals do not include the recent decision to extend spring break to save about $400,000, as the district needs to come to an agreement with teachers before that move can be finalized, although that money could be saved for the following budget year. “We have a financial crisis this year – we’re going to have more of one next year,” said Phil Turin, secretary-treasurer. “I realize that this is a difficult decision for all. We tried to look at the entire organization.” More than $2 million of
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the proposed cuts come from instructional sermoviNg ENgliSh-StrEam vices: closing the Disstudents from Quarterway trict Resource Centre and Davis Road at the old Dufferin Creselementary schools to cent school site; moving nearby schools; English-stream students moviNg juNior learning at Quarterway and Davis alternative students Road elementary schools to neighbouring schools; moving most junior learning alternative students to-intervention teaching back to their catchment- strategy, which makes area schools, with about available four multi-dis14 remaining at the Five ciplinary teams to help Acres site until the end teachers who request of the year; and elimina- additional support, said tion of the gifted/enrich- Blain. ment resource teacher, Another strategy is to two behaviour resource move some staff costs out teachers, the safe schools of the operating budget coordinator and the early and into special purpose years coordinator. funds. The province gives Deputy superintendent the district a special fund, John Blain said there are called CommunityLINK, less than 100 English- to support vulnerable stuprogram dents and students left staff reca t F re n c h ommend immersion paying for schools two supQuarterway port workand Davis ers, a halfRoad. These time vision s t u d e n t s When i see zero, resource c o u l d b e i’m offended. teacher absorbed and three into neigh- equity is what additional bouring elementary s c h o o l s we’re asking for. counsellors with miniout of this mal staffing budget, increases, while creating bringing the total elemenadditional space for future tary counselling positions French immersion stu- up to 11. dents – there are about 19 Trustee Donna Allen kindergarten students and found that move disap44 Grade 1 students on a pointing. waiting list to get into the “The rule was Commuprogram. nityLINK wasn’t for fundAs for moving Grades ing positions, it was for 8 and 9 junior learning extra,” she said. “You had alternative students back enough money from the into the regular secondary government to have the school program and the counsellors you needed. position cuts, staff believe This was all supposed to that students will still be be extra to help our chilwell served through the dren.” district’s new responseOther proposed cuts
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include closing the print shop, not replacing an accountant, removing funding for NanaimoLadysmith Schools Foundation’s secretary position, eliminating two caretaker positions, deferring spending on laptops for secondary teachers (part of the district’s technology plan) for one year, and a five-per cent increase in rental revenues. Near the end of the meeting, trustee Nancy Curley asked senior management to calculate what a cut of two per cent of all nonunionized employee salaries would equal and look into whether the board could legally reduce salaries. “I like what secretarytreasurer Turin said earlier about wanting to share the pain throughout the organization,” she said. Justin Green, president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, agreed. While the budget proposals include cuts to teachers and support staff, there is none for administrators, he said. “When I see zero, I’m offended,” said Green. “Equity is what we’re asking for.” Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, put forward a second motion asking staff to negotiate a rental or lease agreement for use of Serauxmen Stadium.
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He said the district is considering raising rental rates, yet is not receiving revenue from Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association for use of the stadium. “This is an anomaly that is sort of embarrassing,” said Brennan. “I know we’re going to be vilified and criticized, told that we are going to ruin children’s lives, but I think we have to do it.” Both Curley and Brennan’s motions passed. Turin said the proposals are the result of senior management discussions over the past weeks and the budget could change before it is finalized. To review a complete list of the 2013-14 budget proposals, please go to www. sd68.bc.ca. The public will have a chance to comment on the draft budget at a special board meeting Thursday (April 18) at Nanaimo District Secondary School. Please contact Cathy Kelt at 250-741-5238 or ckelt@sd68.bc.ca by Wednesday (April 17) at noon to make a presentation. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Parents voice mixed reactions to plan u From /1 In the final five years, the report suggests rebuilding Rutherford; moving the District Administration Centre to the Selby Street site; and moving facilities functions to the Old Victoria Road site. Player’s recommendations don’t stop at facilities. He believes part of the reason for the popularity of the French immersion program is people feel this is the only way for their children to get enrichment and suggests initiating a pilot arts program at the new Cedar elementary and other enrichment programs at John Barsby, Randerson Ridge, Wellington, Dover and Cilaire to start, all of which will raise achievement expectations, with other schools jumping on board if these programs are successful and well received. Player said the learning alternatives students should be at NDSS, where they can better access amenities such as the Career Technical Centre. He estimates the plan will mean annual operational savings of about $1.3 million per year in the first five years of the plan and recommends disposal of some properties, with the money used
to upgrade other facilities. Tr u s t e e s a s k e d senior management to present a draft facilities plan to the board on April 24. If the board approves the plan, consultation will take place during May and June. P a re n t s a t t h e meeting had mixed reactions to Player’s report. Andrea Bonkowski, a former trustee who advocated to keep South Wellington open in the past, said she was expecting South Wellington to be on the chopping block again, but many community members chose that area because they like the small school setting. The Education Ministry announced Monday that the school was approved for seismic upgrades. South Wellington parent Steve Bowen said the plan does not account for the importance of an environment where a child can ride his bike to a friend’s house after school. “I think a strong community involvement will produce a happier student and a happier adult,” he said. Jo Widmeyer, who has two children at Hammond Bay, liked many elements of Player’s plan. “I like the fact that
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Leaders debate on TV, radio B.C. party leaders will take part in at least two debates, one on TV and one on radio, in the run-up to the May 14 provincial election. CKNW radio is hosting a leaders’ debate at 9 a.m. on April 26. Invited to take part are B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark, NDP leader Adrian Dix, Green Party leader Jane Sterk and B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins. A one-hour television debate is set for April 29 at 7 p.m. on Global TV, also featuring the four major party leaders.
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half-size facility challenges teachers to provide a good fitness program for students. Cedar resident Wendy Smith, who has two children in schools there, is excited about the suggested arts program at a consolidated Cedar elementar y school and admitted she has been worrying that her children would fall short on opportunities in the area. Ronnie Pakosz, a Cedar mom of four who advocated to keep Woodbank Primary open five years
ago, is also worried that her kids won’t have as many opportunities in Cedar as elsewhere and she now believes, after watching her kids go through the system, that the small school model isn’t working for all kids. “If it means better programs for our kids, I’m in support of [Player’s recommendations],” she said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Having set policy and regulations, city council will have little more to do in the approval of a development permit application for a highprofile north Nanaimo property. The city received the application from Mount Benson Developments Inc. to construct a 353-unit residential subdivision in six phases on 32.9 hectares of land in the Linley Valley west area. The property is designated ‘neighbourhood’ under the Official Community Plan and is zoned R10 steep slope residential, which allows residential development of up to 16 units per hectare. The densities proposed in the application are well below what is permitted. The proposed development will consist of a mixture of single and multiple family units and proposes to dedicate more than 45 per cent of the property as parkland to preserve wetlands, the existing trail network, and areas of
environmentally sensitivity located on the site. As the proposal meets the city’s development permit guidelines for steep slope and park dedication, and as there are no variances associated with the application, it falls within Delegation Bylaw 7031 and can be approved by Ted Swabey, city general manager of community safety and development, and not council. About two-thirds of development permits go through the delegation bylaw. Only about one-third show up in front of council, usually when a developer is requesting a larger variance than what the bylaw permits. Swabey said the process is not unusual and is just moving forward. “This process has been in place for a number of years,” he said. “Council played a major role in creating the policies and regulations in the [Official Community Plan] and the zoning, this developer has come forward and I’m implementing council’s policies.” Jennifer O’Rourke, board member of Team Save Linley Valley West Society, a group determined to save the land from development, said the delegation bylaw is routine in municipalities where council
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assigns staff decision-making authority. “However, we did a little bit of research, and the delegation bylaw that’s Nanaimo’s gives significantly more authority to staff than say Penticton or Victoria,” she said. “Typically, these delegation bylaws have a short list of what staff can do. What Nanaimo’s has is a short list of what staff can’t do.” She said it’s a question of what’s appropriate to assign to staff. “Obviously you want staff’s help because they have expertise in all sorts of areas. But on the other hand, whose city is it?” she asked. “Council should set up things in such a way that any significant decision is their’s primarily with staff advice rather than the other way around.” Mayor John Ruttan said
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council cannot make a decision on every single application received, though consideration should be given to those which are large. “However, if the applicant is a knowledgeable developer, if he or she knows what the regulations are, comes down and deals with staff, identifies all the issues, and doesn’t need to get a variance, there’s no reason to come before council,” he said. O’Rourke said while a city-issued press release on the development gives the impression the battle is over, that’s far from the truth. “It isn’t over for the 650 or so people who have signed the petition and we’re not giving up,” she said The group plans to attend the city’s committee of the whole meeting Monday (April 15). Ruttan said the property is properly zoned and the developer has been forthright and tried to co-operate surrounding any concerns. “The city doesn’t have the millions it would take to buy it, and if the developer wants to meet all the guidelines plus dedicated 45 per cent of it for nothing to the city … I don’t know that it’s such a bad deal,” he said.
A 54-year-old Nanaimo man sustained serious upper body injuries after his bicycle collided with a truck Wednesday. The accident happened at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of Milton and Fitzwilliam streets. Witnesses told police the cyclist was seen riding down Fitzwilliam Street at a high rate of speed while weaving back and forth and that his tires appeared under-inflated. When he tried to turn right onto Milton Street he swung wide into the turning lane and hit a scrap metal truck waiting to turn left onto Fitzwilliam Street. The cyclist was thrown about five metres by the impact. Paramedics, firefighters and police tended to the man until he was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital where he was treated for injuries to his shoulder and ribs. The man’s helmet shattered into five pieces from the impact, but most likely prevented significant head injuries. The truck was not damaged. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman said the cyclist could have been ticketed for failing to keep right or cycling without consideration for others. “But in this case there’s no damage to the truck and no secondary injuries or damages, so it’s not in the public interest to pursue a charge,” O’Brien said.
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said fewer than half of the 44 credit unions in B.C. are big enough to pay the tax. The personal income tax rate on earnings above $150,000 a year would go from 14.7 per cent to 19 per cent under an NDP government. The B.C. Liberal budget promised to raise it to 16.8 per cent for two years only. Ralston said the NDP plan would add $1,100 to the tax bill of someone making taxable income of $200,000 a year, and he considers the increase to be a permanent measure. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the NDP plan echoes the policies pursued by the NDP government of the 1990s. “Taxation levels went up, a corporate capital tax was introduced, and invest-
ment and jobs fled,” de Jong said. The NDP carbon tax increase is to be phased in on “venting” emissions from oil and gas production, raising an estimated $35 million next year and tripling over the next two years. Ralston said the NDP will not extend the carbon tax to chemical process emissions on cement plants, aluminum smelters and other industries that emit carbon dioxide beyond their use of fossil fuel. All the new revenues would be spent on programs, including reinstating nonrepayable grants for post-secondary students. NDP social development critic Carole James said more details of the party’s spending plans will be revealed next week. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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A number of organizations and political parties are taking aim at the financing of political parties, citing the release last week of information about money raised by the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. The Liberals raised about $10 million in 2012, with about half of that coming from businesses. The NDP raised about $7 million, with $1 million coming from businesses and another $1.6 million from unions. NDP leader Adrian Dix has agreed with Integrity B.C., an election watchdog group, the B.C. Conservative Party, the Green Party and independent MLAs that there should be a ban on donations from businesses and unions to political campaigns. This would bring B.C. into line with the federal government and most other provinces. Is this really best for democracy? Independent MLA Bob Simpson says that organizations giving donations to parties “buys access” and is at odds with one person, one vote. If there were no donations to parties from businesses and unions, would that limit political advertising? Not likely. Unions like the B.C. Teachers Federation have spent millions in advocacy ads over the years, and are doing so now. It is also unlikely that any ban on donations would extend to advocacy ads, given that it would be unlikely to survive a court challenge. A limit on donations from an individual business or union to a party, and a law that would prevent that organization from making simultaneous donations to individual candidates to try to get around the limit, would be sufficient in limiting the influence of any one donor. Democracy is a battle of ideas, and getting ideas out into the public square requires money and effort. No one should be able to buy an election. Individuals, groups and businesses should be able to fully participate.
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Flying friendly skies means a detour Glancing at CTV British Colum- in a hotel in Bellingham and $38 bia News on the web, I noticed to park our car for a week, I figa poll question that has huge ure we’re still nearly $500 in the implications for air travel includ- black compared to flying out of ing the plans WestJet has for fly- Comox. ing out of Nanaimo Airport. It caused a little confusion at Bellingham International Air- the border when the guard asked port saw 61,402 people fly out in us our purpose for entering the March, surpassing the old record U.S. of 55,407 set in July 2012. “To drive to Bellingham and CTV’s web poll asks: Would fly to Edmonton to see our new you consider driving grandson,” I said. to Bellingham to save He gave us a puzzled SATURDAY money on a flight? look and “Edmonton REFLECTIONS Been there, done …???” that. “Alberta,” I replied Chris Hamlyn Assistant Editor In fact, we were two “Why would you do of the 61,402 passenthat?” he asked. gers who used BellingWe were so pleased ham for our vacation to be saving $500 we to Edmonton in early couldn’t wait to give March. him the good news Now don’t get me and at the same time wrong. I am a proud slam the Canadian Canadian and do my system. best to shop in Canada, B.C., “I guess I would do the same Vancouver Island and Nanaimo thing,” he said. “Have a good as much as I can. trip.” But, when it comes to air travel, We had a similar experience in especially within Canada, those Edmonton with a Canadian Borin charge of the carriers need to der Services officer, and she also give their heads a shake. agreed it sounded like smart way For my wife and I to fly from to travel. Comox to Edmonton return, it On a side note, it wasn’t just was going to cost us approxi- air travel costs in the States that mately $900. blew us away. By cashing in some Alaska AirReaching the hotel in Bellinglines points, it cost the two of ham, we walked to a Pizza Hut us $125 to fly from Bellingham for supper and got a medium (change planes in Seattle) to pizza for takeout. Edmonton return. With tax, it was around $11. No So even when you add in $160 coupon necessary, no gimmicks, return for B.C. Ferries (don’t no nothing – $11. get me started on that) a night The last time we got a large
pizza and 10 breadsticks in Nanaimo, it came to $35 and change. These people who say Canadians are too polite and will just take a shafting from our own governments and businesses are on to something. But, back to air costs. I imagine Canadian travellers from the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley are nothing new to the folks in Bellingham. The hop over the border for a cheap flight would be nothing to them. But when it’s worth the while of Vancouver Islanders to eat the cost of the ferry ride and a hotel, that’s got to cause a little concern for the airline folks in Comox and especially Nanaimo. Sure WestJet’s plans to fly into Calgary begin with some bargain prices, but it won’t be long before they creep up to Comox prices. They have to. We don’t have the population to support anything else. If I’m wrong, I’ll be the first to apologize. And if they ever fly into Edmonton for a couple hundred bucks return for two, we will be the first in line. But until then, I’ll fly the skies that are friendliest to my pocketbook. It’s not the way I want to treat Canadian companies, but then again, they don’t seem to mind reaching into my pocketbook and relieving me of my hard earned cash. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Study criteria threatens Westwood To the Editor,
When will the same inundation study be used for Westwood Dam that was done for the Colliery Dam Park dams? Will Westwood be marked for removal if the inundation model deems it extreme? Given that it has 2,300,000 cubic metres of water as opposed to both Colliery dams combined at 222,000 cubic metres,(that’s over 10 times the amount of water) it seems highly likely that it would show a greater extreme risk, being up hill from so many homes. As city staff and the Dam Safety Branch have stated “it is not the condition of the dams in their current state that determines the risk. It is how many people will die if the dams fail instantaneously.” City staff have said the Westwood spillway would reduce the risk, but if Westwood’s water was lower, it would not have access to the spillway staff mention. The study also notes Buttertubs Marsh would
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absorb much of the flood water. But it is a stretch to think Buttertubs could hold more than two million cubic metres of water. The velocity of the water coming down that hill would be another consideration. As the inundation model only uses the assumption that all the water is lost instantaneously, it is likely that it would show flooding right into downtown Nanaimo. So, do we lose Westwood too?
Gwynne Martin Nanaimo
The news today states the NDP promises a public inquiry into B.C. Rail. These inquiries cost several million dollars in lawyers’ fees and court time yet rarely give us a clear understanding of what actually happened. The cost is put off as a “drop in the bucket.” It is time to ask ourselves what is a drop in the bucket. Would $3 million be a drop in the bucket to the Nanaimo school district? Would it be a drop in the bucket to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital? Would it be a drop in the bucket to local sport clubs and artists? How about Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank or local charities? Would $3 million provide better care for our elderly? It’s time to change our outlook on a drop in the bucket and put these drops to real use and not to line the pockets of our lawyers and tie up our courts. My vote on a provincial scale is a drop in the bucket, but perhaps if
I voted for the hardest working MLA that puts our Nanaimo community first, regardless of party affiliation, would my vote still be a drop in the bucket? Go to the polls and vote. Vote local and get the best for the wage we all pay our representative in Victoria.
W.K. Jepson Nanaimo
B.C. Liberals deserve pre-election implosion To the Editor,
For 12 years, the B.C. Liberals have had a majority government – taking full advantage to run and ruin our province with whatever means their desires dictated. How gullible do they think British Columbians are? Now they are calling themselves underdogs in the upcoming election. Calling themselves a failure is more apt. It’s only fair the Liberals implode on themselves. What goes around, comes around.
Robbin Douglas Nanaimo
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Future of ferry system might necessitate bridge To the Editor,
Re: Floating bridge a solution, Letters, April 4. The cost of building a fixed link from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island would be horrendous. That being said, can we afford to not do it? Until the last few years the B.C. Ferries system has been good, but with the many changes coming in the near future we will probably not be able to afford the cost of that service any more. Fuel, maintenance, labour, fleet renewal, and expansion to meet growing demand will eventually drive costs out of reach. When ferry fares reach $150 each way for a car and driver and the taxpayers are still subsidizing the operations, a fixed link will begin to look very good.
But by then with escalating costs, it may be too late. Since the last decent study was done, we have new technologies, new innovations, lighter, stronger concrete as well as engineering that with new products may make a floating bridge possible. So yes, it may now be feasible. Financing, another big problem, may be solved through the issuing of government bonds thus eliminating the added cost of the massive profits that the eastern banks would necessarily take. We may even find some of our own personal retirement funds would be used should they fit into an RRSP plan. So let’s re-think the fixed link, before it’s too late.
Alan MacKinnon Nanaimo
industry must connect with next generation employees By Dwight yochim The Truck Loggers Association recently commissioned a public opinion poll to better understand public sentiment toward the forest industry, and some of the findings are concerning. Most notable is the disconnect between the perceived future of the industry – most are optimistic – and the perceived existence of forestry jobs – most believe there is a shortage of jobs. Our concern lies in the fact that at a time when our members and other forest sector employers are looking to fill thousands of positions, prospective workers in our coastal communities are looking elsewhere. There are two key reasons for
the disconnect. that forest-based materials First, although the industry’s have a significant advantage resurgence has been buildover materials that are noning for months, it follows the renewable and/or require large longest and most severe housamounts of fossil fuel energy to ing collapse since the Second manufacture (e.g., plastic, steel World War. It takes time and concrete). to make people believers such, our industry uest isAs again when you’ve been increasingly viewed as down for so long. omment the high-tech sustainable Second, critics of the industry of the future and industry continue to promote the related job opportunities negative impressions of our for- are broad and vast. est practices. This in turn has Just ask Steve Thomson, incorrectly convinced many of Minister of Forests, Lands and our youth that the sector is not Natural Resource Operations, environmentally sound or suffiwho noted that over the next ciently high tech to be a priority decade 25,000 job openings are career choice. anticipated due to retirements What’s ironic about these and economic growth alone. findings is that they come at a But, what to do in the short time when the world is increasterm? ingly focused on reducing its There are many who believe a carbon footprint and recognizes comprehensive branding cam-
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paign is required to position the forest sector as a world-leading high-tech industry, a job creator and source of improving government revenues – all true attributes but expensive to execute. A more immediate solution may lie in some of the grassroots strategies initiated by the TLA, along with Western Forest Products and TimberWest, involving support for the Alberni school district’s project-based learning program whereby students experience forest practices in the woods every day as part of their regular curriculum. Students earn core high school requirements through hands-on learning activities in the outdoors, including maintaining a 10-hectare Christmas
tree farm, offering tours of a woodlot they maintain and explaining techniques they undertake. The bottom line is firsthand experience means increased interest and awareness in the many job opportunities present in the local community. Although these programs are starting to pay off, we need to do a lot more to get the word out – to educators, to employment and guidance counsellors, and to parents – that the sector has bounced back, the longterm outlook is extraordinary and that good jobs are available in communities up and down the B.C. coast. u Dwight Yochim is executive director of the Truck Loggers Association.
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Small steps can lead to big strides in health I HEADING OUT for a walk is a great form of exercise. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
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ascale Jallabert wants people to take a walk. She said walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise for people who can’t afford to go to the gym or buy workout equipment for their home. People can also get various types of workouts from the leisurely and slow paced, to more challenging hill climbs depending on where people take a stroll. “It’s very important for us to be out and about,” she said. Jallabert teaches several courses for the City of Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture department this spring and summer. She leads the Mount Benson Challenge, which consists of three separate hikes up the mountain. The hikes include going one third, halfway or all the way to the top of Nanaimo’s
familiar backdrop. People can join one hike or all three. The first hike is May 11. She also leads walk fit/yoga fit in Beban Park recreation centre. The course combines walking and yoga activities in the park. Trailblazers is a hiking group that visits various locations throughout the spring and early summer. Hikes range from four to six kilometres. Jallabert said she likes to change locations for Trailblazers, which helps people explore the city’s parks. She said it is also nice to get out and explore nature. Even if people have a favourite park they walk in every week, they can still change up their workout routines by taking alternate routes throughout the area. According to the Participaction website, walking can help boost bone density, reduce risks of stroke, heart attack and some types of diabetes. It can help lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and improves posture. Paying attention to
posture and walking technique is important, said Jallabert. Foot spacing while taking strides and posture can be important, especially when walking on uneven terrain. Jallabert has been a fitness professional for more than 20 years and has a bachelor’s degree in physical and health education as well as a B.C. Recreation and Parks Association certificate in personal training, weight training and group fitness. She also holds yoga fit certification. Her love of keeping active began in high school with activities such as basketball. She said keeping fit helped her feel more confident and healthy and that feeling got her hooked. “I always liked moving,” she said. “I am very enthusiastic. I love moving and love sharing that with people.” For more information on the courses Jallabert teaches through parks, recreation and culture, please call 250756-5200, go to www. nanaimo.ca or check out the spring activity guide. arts@nanaimobulletin.co
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Pascale Jallabert leads several parks and recreation courses for the city this spring and summer that focus on walking and hiking in outdoor green spaces in the community.
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Fido an amazing workout partner Fewer Canadians trying to butt out I DOGS NEVER make up excuses not to exercise.
By AmAndA dAly Not only are our dogs our best friends, they make great workout partners. Dogs make amazing workout partners because they are consistent, reliable and enthusiastic. They also never make excuses, never tease you, and don’t try to compete with you. One of the best ways to get in shape and stay that
way is to give your dog what he craves, plenty of exercise. Regular (twice daily) exercise for dogs is recommended to prevent obesity which can lead to a host of other health issues including heart disease and arthritis. Not only does exercise help your dog stay healthy physically, it has a positive affect on both your dog’s and your mental well-being. Just think, no more chewed shoes or holes in the backyard. Having fun outdoors with your dog is a great way to expend energy in
a productive way. There are so many great parks and trails in Nanaimo, including eight permanent off-leash parks and a handful of pilot sites to explore. Try a new park each week. If you have children, get them involved too. You can all have tons of healthy fun by getting outside and getting some exercise. Wherever you decide to take your pooch for outdoor fun, make sure he is wearing his licence. You never know when he might find a way to escape even the most
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watchful eye. Also, always clean up after your pooch. Picking up after your dog keeps our parks and environment clean, healthy and beautiful. For more information about Nanaimo’s off-leash dog parks, including a downloadable map, please log onto www. nanaimo.ca and enter dog off-leash parks in the search field. u Amanda Daly is a marketing and communication specialist with Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture.
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BC used to spend 26% of the budget on educating our children Now it’s only 15%! (betterschoolsbc.ca)
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Basketball stars are VIU’s best
Quickfacts VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY’S All-Canadians for 2012-13 include: Jocelyn Jones, basketball; Brandon Jones, basketball; Dani Smith, volleyball; Leanna Gildersleeve, volleyball; Lee Hamilton, volleyball.
The days of VIU being just a volleyball powerhouse are long gone. In recent seasons, several of Vancouver Island University’s sports programs have become championship-calibre. VIU’s athletics department honoured its many standouts from all its sports teams at a banquet Wednesday at the Coast Bastion Inn. This year it was the Mariners’ basketball stars who shone the brightest. Brandon Jones of the national-champion men’s team and Jocelyn Jones of the provincial-champion women’s team won VIU’s Athlete of the Year awards. Bruce Hunter, VIU athletic director, said the Mariners’ success across all sports has really become noticeable over the last few years. “Before, we had our women’s volleyball program, which was our flagship, and they were at the top every year, and every now and then one of the other programs would do well,” he said. “But what we’re seeing now is most of our programs are battling for that top spot.” Aside from the two b-ball MVPs, many other Mariners were honoured at the banquet. Badminton player Melissa Liew, who reached nationals in her rookie season, won one of the Freshman of the Year awards and b-ball player Jon Bethell of Nanaimo won the other. VIU’s academic excellence awards went to badminton player Lindsay Ward and basketball player Harrison Stupich. The Golden Boot awards for top soccer scorers went to Rachel Jones and Stephen Ewashko. A President’s Award was presented to one athlete on each Mariners team. Winners this year were soccer players Caity Genereaux and Dan Mercer, volleyball players Sandra Veikle and Adam Tishenko, basketball players Jenna Carver and Clayton Billett, badminton player Zack Yim and golfer Mike Hrabowych. The banquet was a chance, too, to say some goodbyes as graduating fifth-year players got one last round of applause. Hrabowych, Yim, volleyball players Dani Smith, Lee Hamilton and Sandra Veikle, soccer players Matt Rigden, Matt Mehrassa, Brant Losch, Ben Leggett, Emily Nicholson, Mariah Robinson and Davis Stupich, basketball player Tyler Olsen and twosport athlete Jolene Nagy were recognized for their years in Mariners blue.
ACADEMIC ALL-CANADIANS include: Stephen Ewashko, soccer; Matt Mehrassa, soccer; Samantha Rodgers, soccer; Melissa Liew, badminton; Pat Thompson, badminton; Shayna Worthington, basketball; Leanna Gildersleeve, volleyball; Tory Zaytsoff, volleyball.
Brandon Jones and Jocelyn Jones are the Vancouver Island University athletic department’s Athlete of the Year award winners for 2012-13.
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Hockey season never really ended, it just took a bit of a spring break. And the Nanaimo Clippers made the most of that time off. Mike Vandekamp, the team’s coach, got a chance to do some recuriting, and also got to watch some games in the Prairies involving junior A teams that might qualify for the Western Canada Cup later this month in Nanaimo. “ T h a t p re - s c o u t i n g opportunity is really good for us. Obviously that’s an advantage that we have,” he said. Clippers players got to heal bumps and bruises and rehabilitate more serious injuries. “We’ve got some guys that tried to squeeze back just in time [for] playoffs and in reality they weren’t anywhere near 100 per cent. I think this time helped them immensely,” the coach said. Some of their teammates, on the other hand, had been playing too much, Vandekamp said, and have now had a chance to rest. “I think mentally everybody will be refreshed and their enthusiasm level will be at an all-time high.” ICE CHIPS … The Clippers scrimmage today (April 13) at 3 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan and again on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Oceanside Place in Parksville. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Lawn bowling greens inviting A sport for all, a sport for life. So reads the welcoming slogan that members of the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club are promoting in their concerted efforts to attract new members to their sport. With spring now here and the weather starting to get a bit milder and warmer, another season of lawn bowling is about to get underway. Members of the club located in beautiful Bowen Park have already been busy. The clubhouse has been painted and the green has been cut and prepared for another season of competition and camaraderie. This will be a special year for the club, as it marks its 90th year of operation in Nanaimo. A series of events throughout the season are being planned to celebrate the organization’s history as one of the oldest sports clubs in our city. Also discussed at the meeting was a goal to attract new members to the fraternity of lawn bowlers and to dispel the common misconception that it is a stuffy activity only suited
to seniors dressed will be provided, but in white. The truth guests are asked to is quite different, as wear flat-soled runcurrent bowlers well ning shoes to avoid know. It is healthy damaging the green. exercise suited to For those unable to all ages, involving attend today’s sesfriendly competition sion, a second open and plenty of laughhouse will be held on ter and socializing. April 20, also from To prove the point, 1-4 p.m. the Nanaimo Lawn Heading into this Bowling Club is invit- landmark year, the ing memNanaimo bers of the Lawn Bowlthorpe community ing Club report to a pair will be led of open by incomIan Thorpe houses. ing presiColumnist The first dent David of those Mitchell, is today assisted by (April 13). vice-presThis afterident Bill noon from Roos and 1-4 p.m., past-presianyone dent Janet curious Taylor. about the sport or Others on the execuinterested in lawn tive are treasurer bowling is invited to Bob Calderwood and drop in to the facilclub secretary Berity at Bowen Park. nice Urbaniak. For those wishing Directors for the to try their hand, coming season club coaches will be include Chuck Rogerpleased to assist and son, Margaret Coleexplain the basics man, Vernie Dawkin, of the game. VisiVern Hagstrom, tors can get details Joyce Mitchell, about membership May MacKay, David and events, chat with members and also have the chance to win free lessons. It’s a great opportunity for beginners to try bowling with some friendly help provided. Equipment
Hornets head over hump The Nanaimo Hornets will try to keep up their winning ways so that they can go into playoffs on a roll. The Nanaimo RFC men’s firsts conclude their regular season today (April 13) on the road against the Port Alberni Black Sheep. The Hornets
Mitchell and Donn Sherry. For all current members, the official opening day for the new lawn bowling season will be April 21. Mayor John Ruttan will attend to deliver the ceremonial opening bowl at 1 p.m., to be followed by refreshments and the first game of the season. That will kick off a full schedule of club leagues of varying formats offered to club members every day of the week through until the end of September. There is league play, open draws, men’s, women’s, mixed and pairs draws, a sightimpaired program and more. And remember, new members are welcome to the club. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. u Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.
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assed away peacefully on April 7, 2013 after a short illness, at the age of 74. A loving wife to Michael (deceased) for 47 years, she will be deeply and forever missed by all her family including brother, Patrick (Marilyn); and daughters Sharon and Diane (Paul). Known lovingly as “Hey Grandma� to grandson Christopher (Liz), and “Ma Bere� to grandchildren Evan and Georgia, she was a loving and devoted grandmother. No amount of time with her would ever have been enough.
In her professional life, Penny devoted her time to teaching young minds as an elementary school teacher and librarian for 33 years in Mississauga. A resident of Nanaimo for the past 18 years, Penny was an active member of the Nanaimo Golf Club and the Ontario Ladies group. She volunteered at the Nanaimo Museum, was a member of Probus and many other committees. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association (RTO), since 1995, and was actively involved at the Executive levels of District 47 (Vancouver Island) and its Mid/Upper Island Unit, representing the District at Senate and Provincial workshops. Most recently, until her passing, she served as the President of the Mid/ Upper Island Unit where she strongly supported its community projects, including its Service to Others initiatives and the Georgia Avenue Community School Breakfast Programme. Penny was known to her many friends and colleagues for her sweetness, generosity, thoughtfulness and kind words for everyone. The family thanks all of the people she was involved with for the ways they brought joy to her life. Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room I am I, and you are you Whatever we were to each other That we are still Call me by my own familiar name Speak to me in the easy way you always used Put no difference into your tone Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow Laugh as we always laughed At the little jokes we always enjoyed together Play, smile, think of me, pray for me Let my name be ever the household word that it always was Let it be spoken without effort Without the ghost of a shadow in it Life means all that it ever was‌ Nothing is past; nothing is lost In memory’s garden we will meet every day.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to the staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for all of their care and compassion.
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In loving memory of Marc Wald June 07, 1921-April 16, 2012 It’s been a year of missing you, dad, grandpa and grandpa GG. It warms our hearts when we remember you entertaining us all with your music, all your stories you shared with us and the pride, love and encouragement you gave to your family. You are always loved and sadly missed.
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COLLEEN ANN WORLD December 5, 1961 ~ January 8, 2013
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Please come and help us celebrate the life of Colleen World on April 27, 2013, 2-4p.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Club. Come with your “bling on� and “colorful happy� clothes to honor Colleen’s wishes “be happy and love life.� In lieu of flowers, please make donations, in Colleen’s memory, to Nanaimo Hospice, Palliative Care Unit, or Research Awareness Metastasized Breast Cancer. Donations will be accepted at Colleen’s celebration for a Bursary in her memory, to a deserving Industrial Arts Student at Dover Bay Sr. Secondary School.
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In loving Memory of
Fochina Van Ingen April 13, 2010
Ina, three years have passed since you were called away. We’re thankful for all the times we shared, and the precious memories we hold, for all those memories are a comfort when we remember you. Forever in our hearts.
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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 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $75,000. Move in! 250-754-6436
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
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.
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 & renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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
Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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SUITES, LOWER
MOTORCYCLES
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
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
1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 firm. (250) 715-5412
BOUNDARY RIDGE: 1 or 2 B/R $660./$760. Free h/w, heat, free cable or net for 1 yr for new tenants. 616-1175. Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966. QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green, Courtenay. Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW floors main areas. Immaculate. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS #3 - 5659 TOMSWOOD Road. 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 68â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mobile home. 3bdrm, all appliances. Assessed value $40,200. Open to offers. (250)724-5185.
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Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. April 1st, $625 incl. heat & hot water, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+ Call Karen 250-709-2765, 250-246-1033. CLOSE TO Downtown. Large self contained Studio, $600. Small pet ok. 250-668-7462.
HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $650 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bedroom suites, $700 & $800. Free heat, hot water, laundry available onsite. Large suites in clean well maintained building. Call onsite manager at 250-716-3305. HOSPITAL AREA, large 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appls, N/P, N/S. Avail May. 1. $750/mo. Call (250)741-4699. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LADYSMITH, LRG 2 bdrm, 2 bath, adult orientated condo, 5 appls, N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $1000 mo. Avail now. (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107.
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1681 BOUNDARY Ave. 2 br units starting at $700. Available imm. and May 1. Hot water incl., balconies, elevator, controlled entrance, coin-op laundry, storage and parking. NS/NP. Mgr 250-618-4510.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS CEDAR: 5TH Wheel, 35 ft., organic garden, orchard, aviaries, 1.5 acres, N/S, no drinking. $600 mo + hydro. Call 250-245-0014.
HOMES FOR RENT CENTRAL. MODERN Bright 3-bdrm. W/D, garage. N/S, N/P. $1275. (250)585-2235.
NANAIMO- 1 BDRM- $650+ utils + $325 deposit. Security system in bldg. (250)701-3605
NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, with 1 bdrm suite. Call 250716-6811, 250-753-4749. glomarmanagement.com
COTTAGES 1-PERSON SELF-contained studio cabin. $500 +utils. N/S, N/P. (250)753-4749 or (250)716-6811
1-BDRM, FULL bath, clean: fridge/stove, washer/dryer Avail now - $585./mo. - water, garbage included. No pets. Call Shannon 250-758-4871. BOTH SIDES DUPLEX, Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail April 1st. Call Jamie (604)789-8242
NANAIMO- Downtown character bright 1 bdrm, ocean view, fenced yard & prking. NS/NP. $720 + utils. 250-753-9365.
S. NANAIMO4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1200 Avail now. N/P. 250-753-5917 S. NANAIMO, Private one person, 1bdrm basement suite. Clean, bright. N/S, small pet ok. Ref. req. Water view, $500 utils incl. (250)741-0043.
WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new flooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277
SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S $700. (250)585-4588
NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 - 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
25 foot class C Chevy Flyer motor home. 1995, 350 cu.in., 163,000 Km. 1 rear bed, 3 swivel seats, cruise, A/C. $18,000. 250-245-5973.
2003 FORD, F150 Supercrew Ltd, 4x2. 70,500 km, one owner, 5.4 V/8 engine, 4 speed auto trans. with od, towing pkg, canopy and running boards, 4 wheel disc brakes with abs, charcoal gray int, speed control, tilt steering and more. $11,900. 250-248-0587 2003 GMC 4x4 SLE- w/matching Leer canopy, excellent cond, must be seen, gently driven, 150,000 km, extra cab, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W, PDL, tow package. $11,900. Call (250)743-0910.
1987 BIGFOOT (11.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067
$39,900 BUYS A BEAUTIFUL Class A 29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Motorhome, in ex cond., ready to go. Also avail tow vehicle 2003 Chev S10 $7,900. 250-746-7808
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CARS 2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 miles per gallon. $39,000 new; asking $8,000obo. (250)755-6631 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
1994 - 23 ft Komfort 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, good condition, newer fridge, 4 burner stove/oven, microwave, A/C, queen master bed. $4800 obo. (250)7486338
SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 31ft Embassy Motor Home Ford 460. Good condition no smoking, no pets, under 80,000 km. $17,000. 250-338-6837 05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, first owner, Summer & winter tires. $6800. oleh57@gmail.com (250)3926321 1997 PLYMOUTH Camper Van, pop up roof, clean, fridge, stove, furnace, new Michelin tires, etc. $7900 OBO. 250715-6482, 250-746-8936 1969 LOTUS Europa used as 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
2004 HONDA Accord LX, one owner, 4 cyl, auto, keyless entry, loaded! 89,500 km. Michelin tires. Shop maintained, 65 point inspection, new battery. $8900. (250)748-6161
MOTORCYCLES
HAMMOND BAY area- new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, own entry. NP/NS. 4 appls, laundry & hydro inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.
25.5 FOOT WILDERNESS 5th/Wheel. Lots of wood rot, but everything works good. For parts only. $1000 obo. (250)616-1338 after 2pm.
MARINE
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
JINGLEPOT: 1 side of duplex, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, near school and Steve Marshall Automotive. Avail now. $995 mo. Call (250)758-7055.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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S.NANAIMO, FURNISHED room, garden level, suits quiet responsible male, no parties, Wifi, phone, cable, hydro, W/D inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $450. (250)247-9196.
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NEAR BOWEN Park- 2 bdrm home. $1200/mo+ $600 SD. Large, sunny, south facing back yard. 1 year lease. City water, sewer & garbage included. Power & gas extra. NS/NP. Avail April 15. Contact Martha 1(403)632-5242.
DEPARTURE BAY, quiet 2 bdrm 4-plex. Partial views, on bus route, covered prkg, lam/tile flrs, heat/hot water inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, N/S, N/P firm. Avail now, $690 mo. 250-802-1900.
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N.NANAIMO EXECUTIVE 3bdrm +den, 2baths, 6 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, gas FP, laundry, patio, fenced landscaped yard. N/S, N/P, $1,300 +utils. Available now. (250)729-9263 NORTH NANAIMO 3bdrm, sep. entry, fully furn, utils incl. N/S, N/P. 250-619-8686
GABRIOLA ISL, 2bdrm. May 1st. Sunny 1/2 acre Asphalt Rd., property. Private, cleared back yard. Close to Folk Life Village, and ferry. $700/mo. 1-yr lease. 250-247-9583. HAMMOND BAY RD: 3 B/R, 2 Bath,family rm,wooded privacy. $1600/M. 250-468-7371.
2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697
SUITES, UPPER
COLLEGE HEIGHTS: 3 stories, 4bdrm +2bdrm suite, 6baths, 3 living rooms, 3 kitchens, double garage. Great views. 250-753-0160
LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
APARTMENT/CONDO
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NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Renovated 2 Bdrm from $750/mth. Call 250-740-1002
UNIVERSITY AREA: Bachelor neat secured building, shared bathroom, $495/mo. Avail. May 1. Steve (250)667-3009.
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LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134.
ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. 1 (250)754-2207
COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000. 250-339-7263, 250-218-5263.
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JINGLEPOT/COLLEGE4 bdrms, 2bath, ocean/mountain views, lrg deck, dbl carport, landscaped, park trail close by. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 (negotiable with yard help) + utils. Call 250-741-1261.
NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm ground floor with Peeka-boo water view, April 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call Mark or Don 250-753-8633.
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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 N. NANAIMO, close to all amens & ocean, large & bright studio, sep ent, fully furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, W/D, all utils incl, parking, $720, May. 1, 250-758-051. WESTWOOD LAKE. Large 2bdrm suite. F/S, W/D. N/P, N/S. Quiet location, avail. immed. $850./mo + utils. 250585-7769.
2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $11,900 OBO. 250-871-3126.
BLOWOUT 2007 DRV Dbl Tree Suites, 36TK3, exc cond, huge living, U-kitchen, king master, superslides. $39,995. www.beautifulrv.net 250-6185138. Truck also avail for sale.
BOATS
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
TRUCKS & VANS 1994 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with electronic igniation. Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374. 1974 GMC Vindow Van Rally STX 350 Eng. One owner stored inside garage, used for long haul family trips. Body & Engine in fair shape, newer Bridgestone tires. 104,000 miles $1600. 250-338-9954 Rare 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bertram Cruiser. $59,000, will consider trades. Survey, pictures, contact info go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105 1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888
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