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Fire cause suspected as arson Police in Nanaimo are investigating a car fire allegedly sparked by an act of arson. The blaze happened on the 3400 block of Arrowsmith Road in the Rock City area of central Nanaimo about 7:30 a.m. Saturday. “Why do we say it’s probably arson? Because there was a lit rag in the gas tank,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. O’Brien said the investigation is in its early stages and police are looking at one potential suspect, a Caucasian man in his early 30s who has a connection to the car and who was allegedly involved in several other crimes around the time of the fire. The car has been impounded by police for further forensic investigation. Anyone with any information concerning this case is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or online at www.nanaimocrime stoppers.com.
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Megan Nuñez-Delgado helps her two-year-old son, Diego, navigate the dips and rolls on Fine china, the Nanaimo area’s first provincially approved mountain bike-specific trail, on his run bike. The Nanaimo Mountain Bike club, which built the trail and is responsible for managing it, opened the first section, a 900-metre downhill track filled with berms, rollers and table tops, on Sunday. about 70 people attended the grand opening party.
Police in Nanaimo say they believe alcohol played a role in a collision that sent four people to hospital on the weekend. The crash happened shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday when Nanaimo RCMP detachment received several 911 calls about a serious accident involving multiple victims at 454 Park Ave. in south Nanaimo. A grey Ford F-150 pickup went off the road, struck a tree, a retaining wall, a fence and an outbuilding before it rolled and came to rest upside down on its roof. Two passengers were removed from the truck by neighbours who heard the crash, but firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver and a third passenger. All four victims were taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, but the driver was transferred by air ambulance to Victoria General Hospital for treatment.
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Police had no update on the conditions of the driver and passengers before deadline Monday morning. Alcohol is alleged to be a contributing factor in the crash and a collision reconstructionist is helping Nanaimo RCMP’s Municipal Traffic Section with the investigation. Const. Gar y O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said charges are likely pending against the driver. “The charges that could be pending, if it’s proven that alcohol was a predominant factor, could be impaired driving causing injury or dangerous driving,” O’Brien said. “A lot depends on what comes from the witness statements, from the traffic reconstructionist, the speed of the vehicle – taking everything into consideration.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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passing knowledge to younger students. “I love seeing the light bulb go on in all the kids,� he said. “I remember one (high school) presentation when I had my back to the audience. When I flipped to the next slide I heard this gasp. I knew then that those kids understood, in that moment, what we as a generation are facing.� While the implications of climate change are serious, ACER’s presentation is not all doom and gloom. A key part of the presentation focuses on possible solutions. The original idea for ACER started on a chalkboard in the sum-
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DAVID STANLEy said the country he saw nothing like that portrayed on television. By ToBy Gorman The News BulleTiN
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Nanaimo resident who visited North Korea in 2010 says the country he experienced is not the same one that has been portrayed by Western media and governments recently. David Stanley visited the communist country for two weeks with his wife as part of a personal goal to visit as many United Nation member countries as he can – he has been to 183 out of 194 member countries so far – and to learn more about other cultures. “The visa for North Korea was about as easy as it gets to apply for,” he said. “In fact, getting the one for China – our tour was out of Beijing – was much harder to get. The application for North Korea was one page and the questions weren’t that difficult.” It’s much harder for South Korean nationals and media. Recently, North Korea has been vilified in the Western press because of its increased rhetoric and military provocation toward South Korea and the United States. Part of that aggression has included moving mobile missile launchers to its east coast to conduct tests, a move that has prompted Canada’s foreign affairs department to post severe traveller advisories for North Korea – it is still apparently safe to travel to South Korea, according to the ministry’s website – while the UN has imposed further economic sanctions. North Korea’s young leader, Kim Jong-un, took over from his late father Kim Jong-il last year. But Stanley says that while his tour was largely devoid of any politics, except for a visit to the tomb of the country’s first president Kim Il-sung, the North Korea he saw did not include widespread poverty, oppression, starvation, or a Western-hating population. “I didn’t feel like they were trying to hide anything,” he said. “Now, obviously we were tourists, so they
wanted to show us the best of their country and we could only go where they took us, but no, it is not the country we are told about on the evening news. Those reports seem to be very one-sided.” Restrictions for visitors, however, are heavy. All tourists must be accompanied by a guide at all times when outside their hotel, and they are generally not allowed to talk to people in the streets. No photos were allowed to be taken out of the window of the bus, and in some locations government buildings were not allowed to be photographed. Stanley said at one point he asked his guide if he could take some photos, and the guide surveyed the landscape and said he could take some in one direction but not the other. Many of the quirky rules tourists in North Korea face involve photos. People are allowed to have their photo taken in front of the statue of a supreme leader, but are not allowed to assume the same pose and the entire statue must be included in the frame. When leaving the country, border security edits the photos thoroughly, though Stanley said he doesn’t believe any of his were deleted. One of the more disturbing situations he came across however, occurred while travelling on the bus from one hotel to another near the border. The North Korean military had erected a fence along a beach and along the fence was a strip of sand. “The sand is finely raked every day,” said Stanley. “We were told it was to detect people coming into the country, potential invaders – it was pretty obvious it was to detect people trying to leave – but my biggest issue is that the people couldn’t go to the beach. It was things like that that raised my eyebrows.” The geography of North Korea is largely mountainous, and many photos Stanley brought home show beautiful waterfalls, large plains backed by heavily forested hills and quaint countryside. In the cities, including the capital Pyongyang, massive grey communistera apartments are interspersed with stunning architecture of government and arts buildings, as well as traditional Korean architecture. Parks and
Tour guides in North Korea watch closely what tourists are taking photos of. ABOVE: The Taedong River in Pyongyang with the Tower of the Juche Idea (1982) in the background. LEFT: A park gate near the Folklore Village in Sariwon south of Pyongyang. FAR LEFT: David Stanley with a North Korean lieutenant at Panmunjon on the north-south border between the Koreas.
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green spaces are prevalent, as are large squares used for public ceremonies and military parades. Food, said Stanley, is not as much to his taste as other places, but there didn’t appear to be a shortage. “One night we were to get on a bus and go to a restaurant four or five blocks away,” he said. “Our group asked if we could walk. After lengthy consideration we were allowed to, and along the way I peered into every shop I could. There were plenty of things for sale. And one thing that struck me is that they try to grow food just about everywhere, along roadways and medians, everywhere. There is no shortage of food, though I can’t say it was good.” However, in 2008 the United Nations World Food Program estimated that
about nine million North Koreans were in need of food aid, and last year 60 per cent of North Korean households were rationing food portions. Despite North Korea’s current aggressive rhetoric, tourism in the country is on the increase with many tours operating out of the U.K., including Regent Holidays, which hosted the Stanleys. According to one report, an estimated 2,000 Westerners visit North Korea annually, with demand rising each year. “It’s not for everybody,” said Stanley. “If you’re looking for a beach and shopping, you’ll probably be disappointed. But for us it was something different, and we never felt threatened or uneasy.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
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A dedication to their craft paid off for Nanaimo News Bulletin employees with recognition by the British Columbia Yukon Community Newspaper Association. Four Bulletin staffers had their names called out at the association’s Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards Saturday at the River Rock Casino in Richmond. Ad representative Chantal Richard won a gold medal in Metro Creative Graphics Ad Campaign Award for her Summer Savin’ Days ad. Donna Blais, News Bulletin classifieds manager, earned silver in the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. Classifieds Award. Rachel Stern won a bronze medal for her ‘Hornets happenings’ photo in the Sports Photo Award for a paper with more than 25,000 circulation and Chris Bush earned bronze for his ‘Hot spot’ photo in the Telus Spot News Photo Award category. Efforts at the News Bulletin didn’t go unnoticed nationally either at the recent Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. Toby Gorman took second place for Best Historical Story – for a newspaper with a circulation of 12,500 and over – with his account of the 1887 explosion in Nanaimo’s No. 1 Esplanade coal mine. The paper won a Blue Ribbon for general excellence in a newspaper with more than 25,000 circulation as well as third place for Best Editorial Page. “Everyone here at the News Bulletin does their utmost to create the best possible product for our readers and clients,” said publisher Maurice Donn. “Winning these awards is a testament to our dedicated employees, but we share [the awards] with our readers.” news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Parties in the May 14 B.C. election have highlighted their commitments to improve postsecondar y skills training. The province faces a wave of baby boomer retirements, shortages in trades and industrial jobs, an increase in temporary foreign workers and underemployment of some university graduates. Trades and apprenticeship training is a major point of dispute. The B.C. Liberal-created Industry Trade Authority has increased apprentices from 16,000 in 2001 to 34,000, but the NDP counters that percentage completion rates have declined. Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Phil Hochstein argues that with many more young people in the apprenticeship system, the number of graduates is at a record level. Platform highlights: ◆ The B.C. NDP’s biggest commitment
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also promises to develop “relevant training programs” for B.C. residents to work in the LNG industry. ◆ The B.C. Conservatives promise to “increase training and apprenticeships in the trades and technical sector,” but don’t specify how. They also promise to increase online learning capabilities in colleges and technical institutes, and give qualified B.C. students priority for admission to the province’s post-secondary institutions. ◆ The B.C. Green Party promises to eliminate interest on student debt over five years, “immediately” cut tuition by 20 per cent, create a grant program for low-income students, increase core funding for colleges and universities by $200 million and provide training for laidoff workers. For more local election coverage, please see page 7. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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Empire Days parade entry deadline approaching quickly Organizers of the Nanaimo Empire Days Society’s 146th annual downtown parade say it is shaping up to be one of the best ever, adding there are some new additions for family fun. Parade applications will be accepted from businesses, organizations or groups up until May 3. The event is witnessed by thousands of peo-
ple every year. The parade entry list to date consists of marching bands, floats, animals, clowns, car clubs and dignitaries. Added to the Sunday parade calendar are family activities for the kids at Diana Krall Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including rides and a pancake breakfast hosted by the Kinsmen.
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In honour of National Volunteer Week April 21 to 27, the Regional District of Nanaimo extends its sincere thanks to its many advisory committee members, Board-appointed volunteers and Program volunteers. We notice and appreciate your efforts. Thank you for helping us to maintain our parks and trails, protect our water supply and our property, be disaster resilient, reduce waste, shape regional growth and assist our local community groups. Your volunteer contributions make our Regional District a place we are proud to call home.
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BRYCE CRIGGER B.C. CONSERVATIVES
Bryce Crigger is the youngest candidate to step up in the Nanaimo riding so far. The longtime Nanaimo resident – he was born in Victoria and has lived in Nanaimo since moving here in Grade 3 – and Dover Bay Secondary School graduate will turn 24 halfway through the election campaign. Last year, he put his accounting studies at Vancouver Island University on hold and went to Australia for seven months on a working holiday visa, where he worked as a bartender and waiter at a golf course in the Gold Coast just south of Brisbane. The break gave him renewed appreciation for his friends and family, the Island lifestyle and natural environments, and he is considering pursuing a degree in agriculture. “I would love to own my own farm and be a farmer,” said Crigger.
He got involved with the Conservative Party of B.C. in 2010 and for the year before his departure to Australia, he was the local constituency’s treasurer. Crigger decided to put his name in the hat after being approached by the constituency past president. “I want to be a politician because I want to help people,” he said. “The B.C. Conservative Party is the only party right now dedicated to balancing budgets and reducing debt right away.” One of the issues Crigger is most passionate about is the education system. He thinks the province could do a better job of recognizing individual students’ interests, and encouraging youth to pursue careers in the trades as well as academics. “We have a one-size-fitsall policy with our secondary education system,” he said. On the topic of health, Crigger thinks government can do better on the prevention side, such as encouraging active lifestyles and raising awareness about risky behaviours. He said about half of cancer cases are preventable and the province could be saving that money to look after seniors. http://nanaimobcconservatives.com VoteBryce2013@gmail.com
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Nanaimo Local emphasis key
Three ridings in the provincial election fall into the News Bulletin’s coverage area: Parksville-Qualicum, Nanaimo, and Nanaimo-North Cowichan. This week we look at the candidates running for MLA in Nanaimo. General voting day is May 14. Candidate profiles by Jenn McGarrigle.
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Nanaimo riding extends from Rutherford Road in the north, to Nanaimo Parkway to the west, and south to Fifth Street and Harewood Mines Road. POPULATION: 50,140 HOUSEHOLDS: 22,130 AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME: $68,627 POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: 16,615 TOP THREE INDUSTRIES: Retail trade;
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Health care and social assistance; Accommodation and food services. TOP THREE OCCUPATIONS: Clerical; Sales and service; Retail sales and sales clerks. – Source: B.C. Stats
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Ian Gartshore is hearing from many discouraged community members, especially the younger generations, and the overriding sense of hopelessness has motivated him to throw his name in the hat. He said people are discouraged about low-paying local job opportunities, and about the future of the planet, education costs and the rising cost of living at a time when wages aren’t going up. “I think people are rightly angry,” said Gartshore. “I think the Green Party is the only party that has got short-term and long-term solutions.” This is not Gartshore’s first stab at politics – the 58-year-old, who has lived in Nanaimo for the past 15 years, ran in the last provincial election as well as in a 2011 City of Nanaimo by-election. He has a long list of involvements with community organizations: he founded the non-profit organizations Shore Counselling Society and Energy Solutions for Vancouver Island and has actively participated in several other non-profits including Harewood Community Centre Co-op, the Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition, and the Nanaimo Carshare Co-operative. For work, he is a therapist with his own private practice and he also owns
IAN GARTSHORE GREEN PARTY
Shore Energy Solutions, which does energy auditing of houses to help people lower energy bills and tap into sustainable energy sources such as solar power. As a politician, he puts a big emphasis on sustainability and re-localizing economies. Gartshore hears many stories about local residents going elsewhere to work in the oil and gas industry, and believes that investing in renewable energy projects to harness wind, wave and tidal power on the Island would create well-paying jobs here. He wants more funding for sustainable transportation systems and believes more money spent on promoting good health will help counteract skyrocketing health costs. www.iangartshore.ca ian.gartshore@greenparty.bc.ca
Krog not a single-issue politician Job creation important to Anderson
LEONARD KROG NDP
For incumbent Leonard Krog, being a politician has meant being paid to do a job he loves. “If you like people, and you like making positive change, this is as good as it gets,” he said. “It’s an honour and a privilege to do this.” Krog, who has served as MLA for Nanaimo since 2005 – he most recently served as the opposition critic for the
Attorney General – and was MLA for ParksvilleQualicum from 1991-96, has spent his time advocating for things like better housing, better assistance rates and funding for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, as well as trying to help constituents solve their problems. “I’m out and about in the community a lot, that’s one thing I will say,” he said. “People feel comfortable coming up and talking to me about issues or just saying hello and that’s one thing I’m proud of.” A lawyer by profession, Krog, 59, also has a history of community involvement, including: director and president of the Mid-Island Consumer Services Co-operative, chairman of the local United Way campaign, director of the Nanaimo City Centre Association, president of the Nanaimo
City Bar Association, and director and president of Planned Parenthood Association’s Nanaimo branch. He has lived in Nanaimo since 1979. Local issues that Krog would focus on if reelected include pursuing funding to preserve the Morden Mine concrete tipple, dealing with aging public school facilities and poverty reduction. “There’s a whole pile of things I’m interested in,” he said. “You never want to be a single-issue politician.” Krog’s hope, if reelected, is that the NDP forms government this time around. “You don’t work to spend your time in opposition criticizing constantly,” he said. “You achieve a lot more on the government side.” http://leonardkrog.bcndp.ca leonard.krog@bcndp.ca Twitter: @LenKrog
Job creation and positive growth in the economy are important for Walter Anderson. “I want to inspire and empower the community,” he said. “I’m a small business owner and I’m a parent. Jobs and the economy are extremely important to me and I’d like to see people prosper.” Anderson, who has lived in Nanaimo since 1979 and graduated from Nanaimo District Secondary School before taking his bachelor of computer science degree at Vancouver Island University, has more than 20 years experience in the computer and network industry. He started his own business, ITC Computers, which designs, builds and manages small, medium and enterprise computer systems, in 1994. His community involvement resumé includes
president of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce in 2009, past president of the Nanaimo Oceanside Rotary Club, ser ving on the local United Way board in the early 2000s and on the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra board before that. Through the chamber, Anderson also participated in Leadership B.C., a program that builds leadership qualities. When the opportunity to run as the Liberal candidate for the riding arose, he felt that it was a good opportunity to step up and make a difference. “I’m really concerned that the NDP will get into power and if they do, it’s going to be a repeat of the same failed policies in the ’90s,” said Anderson. “I want to encourage voters, people in the community of Nanaimo, to get out and make a choice and make a differ-
WALTER ANDERSON B.C. LIBERAL
ence.” Focusing on economic growth to create jobs is key for Anderson. Another issue near and dear to his heart is getting a foot passenger service up and running in the city. “That’s something this community would really benefit from,” he said. www.walteranderson.ca walter.anderson@bcliberals.com
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Together, we can fight fear
We weren’t standing in the line of fire. We weren’t hit by shards of shrapnel. We didn’t smell the acrid smoke or feel the percussive thrust, but we were all hurt deeply by the horrific explosions at last week’s Boston Marathon. It’s been an emotional, fear-filled week. The aftermath of the bombings had most of us glued to the news, hoping to learn why. Even with the arrest of a suspect, the answer to that may never come, or if it does, may not make sense. It’s difficult to make sense of the senseless. Terrorist acts like these bombings are meant to hurt us all. Some of us physically, brutally, even more of us at an emotional level. Fear is a weapon easily wielded, a disease that too quickly spreads. Whether or not you’re a runner, you likely felt that fear, that vulnerability. Fred Rogers has been often quoted since the bombings. Children’s TV host, Mister Rogers, said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping’.” In the days after the bombings, many stories focused on the survivors and those who came to their rescue. Selfless bystanders who rendered aid, those who staunched the flow of blood with bare hands, those who carried the wounded to safety. Here at home, far from the scene of the carnage, we showed our support, our solidarity with those personally affected by the blasts. As the shock and anger began to subside, communities came together to remember those affected by the Boston bombings, people wore ribbons, held vigils and made vows to support those affected. We may continue to feel the emotional impact of the blasts for days to come, but we must remember, we can’t run from fear, rather we should run despite it.
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No city prospers without investment I often wonder how Nanaimo with a foot passenger ferry will look 20 years from now. bringing people to and from On my optimistic days, I envidowntown Vancouver. sion a thriving seaside commuIn the harbour, float planes nity with a vibrant downtown buzz over boaters, kayakers and packed with tourists and shopcanoeists, as well as hikers and pers enjoying stores, restaurants campers enjoying the jewel we and many of the facilities the call Newcastle Island. city has to offer. Busloads of tourists, fresh off People come and go from the their respective cruise ships, Vancouver Island Conference are whisked off to spend their Centre and the doors money, or take an hisof nearby hotels bustoric tour of the Old REPORTER’S ily swing open and City Quarter proudly VIEWPOINT closed. hosted by Tourism Visitors and resiNanaimo. Toby Gorman Reporter dents alike trek to a In our parks, people concert or game at play frisbee with their the multiplex, the dog, or picnic with Nanaimo Museum, family members under or for a walk along a stand of Douglas firs. the nicest harbourIn the city’s back 40, front walkway in the the more adventurous province with an ice cast a fly into the lily cream in hand. Some pads, pedal down one even venture to the gleaming of the local mountain bike club’s two-storey glass casino that has sanctioned trails or hunt with become a destination for many, friends for the next geo cache or to Diana Krall Plaza to watch challenge. the nightly live entertainment. And as commerce and tourism Somewhere else in the city, flourish, so too does industry. a movie with A-listers is being Nanaimo loggers work busily filmed. in the bush to bring raw logs to I see jet planes landing and market, and to keep local mills taking off at the airport, whiskpumping out products destined ing people to and from far-off for global markets while providdestinations, while a passenger ing a livelihood for local workers train service shuttles people and their families. Many of the along the E&N corridor. At what workers are trained as heavy is now the Wellcox Rail Yard, I equipment operators, road see a busy transportation hub, builders, or mechanics right the centre of a system that here at VIU. moves people efficiently by bus In my rose-coloured vision, throughout the region, along Nanaimo is clearly a place peo-
ple want to be. In reality, however, we have yet to create that vibe. To the outside world, Nanaimo is a place people or companies are willing to invest in, but the scuttling of the boat basin deal with the Pacific Northwest Marina Group and the backing out of Chinese investors to build a conference centre hotel suggests we are not yet ready. The dichotomy between those who are pushing to realize the potential of this city and those who wish to see things remain as they are is not unique to Nanaimo, but it is a division that has remained strong here for more than a century. Despite that, the truth is Nanaimo has already achieved many of the attributes I’ve described above. The potential is there. I understand the desire to keep Nanaimo small, quiet and reserved, it’s the reason why many people come here to live. We’re proud of our history and who we are. We like peace and quiet. But at the same time, no city can prosper without outside investment. As it stands now, our boat basin will not be improved, and there are no longer much-needed hotel investors. We can do better. I think my vision of Nanaimo is a positive, vibrant one. What’s yours? reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
‘In my rose-coloured vision, Nanaimo is a place people want to visit.’
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Most garden plants are ‘alien’ To the Editor,
Re: City leading attack on invasive plants, April 18. Once they were weeds, and we got rid them when they were in our way. Now they’re “invasive species”, and we’re urged to get rid of them even when they’re not in the way. Why? Because they’re “alien.” This, of course, is nonsense. Nature doesn’t recognize man-made boundaries or discriminate between “native” and “alien” plants. Apart from a few well-known examples, most people don’t know the difference either. Most of the plants in our gardens are “alien.” One of the favourite targets is Scotch broom. It’s claimed that broom crowds out native species, though we’re never
told what they are. No wonder, since broom thrives on ground disturbed by human activity such as roadways and abandoned fields. Far from being a nuisance, it’s a nitrogen-fixing plant that enriches the soil. One of the many myths spread about broom is that its pollen is an allergen. Not so. A University of B.C. study has shown that its pollen grains are too large to cause an allergic reaction. Now the City of Nanaimo wants to get rid of the blackberries that we look forward to in August and September. It’s the wrong kind of blackberry, apparently. It has decided to designate May as “Invasive Plant Awareness Month” and is encouraging residents to remove the aliens from wherever they are.
Goodness knows what the city will look like after the eco-warriors have gone on the rampage with their brushhooks. We do not live in an unchanging Garden of Eden. Nature is dynamic. Birds carry seeds over hundreds of miles and new plants grow where they didn’t grow before. Human attempts to halt natural growth and development are arrogant and doomed to failure. By all means get rid of weeds on your property or on public land where they’re a nuisance. Otherwise, let nature take its course, and don’t feel you’re somehow saving the planet by hacking away at a plant just because it’s on an “alien” hit list.
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Re: Company pulls out of Nanaimo marina deal, April 16. The people have spoken – loud and clear– and the investor has realized that private ownership of Nanaimo’s public dock is not welcome. Thank goodness the Pacific Northwest Marina Group has walked away from this mess. Hopefully this sends a clear message to our local government of hands off our public property. Now we can concentrate our efforts on saving our lakes at Colliery Dam Park. Sue Oakley Nanaimo
Working harbour is the attraction To the Editor,
Re: Company pulls out of Nanaimo marina deal, April 16. The marina group has backed out of boat basin agreement – great news. Visitors don’t come to the harbour to see a condo-sized yacht, but a working harbour used by residents. A harbour with a real function (fish boats with fish for sale and funky restaurants). The Nanaimo Port Authority should enthusiastically get behind this rather than try to outsource it. It is a port. John Volkovskis Nanaimo
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Connector bridge a practical idea To the Editor,
Re: Any kind of bridge makes zero sense, Letters, April 18. Like an ostrich that buries its head in the sand, Bill Gard buries his mind to the only practical solution to the never-ending increase in ferry costs. Ask the residents of P.E.I. if a bridge makes sense. Ask the people living in North and West Vancouver if a bridge makes sense. Ask the people living in Maple Ridge if a bridge makes sense. I, for one, would attend more events that only a city the size of Vancouver can host if I knew that I could travel at any time, day or night back and forth to the mainland. I would not be trapped into making reservations to go somewhere on a holiday weekend because I was afraid I might not get there, or home, at a time I wanted. I’m sure tourists would feel the same about coming to Vancouver Island.
Yes, the capital costs for a bridge, or bridges, is high. Yes, there are earthquake threats. But, technology exists to overcome all these and other problems. Look at some of the engineering feats that have already been carried out elsewhere. I agree no public transit will ever pay for itself, but I want to be able to pay for access through tolls for my private transit. Besides, the economic benefits of continuous connection to the mainland would help pay for the bridges.
J. Sharpe Nanaimo
Province in need of new faces, plans To the Editor,
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word of what happened under the NDP and its special interest groups the last time it was government. It also has a ring of male chauvinism. I am not a Liberal and will not be supporting them in the next election, but once again the media is doing a job on the governing party with very little of what to expect from those seeking government. Do the Liberals or NDP really deserve our vote? Both these parties have declared they will continue the carbon tax – a tax that the auditor general pointed out has done nothing to save the environment as our emissions remain the same and are likely to rise. This while China with 1.3 billion people and India with one billion people continue to pollute the environment with no consequences. My vote will go to the fledgling party the B.C Conservatives who have promised to remove this tax. We alone cannot save the world, and it is time we in B.C. quit paying a penalty for the rest of the world. It’s time for new faces and new ideas.
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Powerful poetry Ahluwalia influenced in childhood by ghazal songs, which led to an international career in music BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
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hazal songs lingered in Kiran Ahluwalia’s heart as a child even after the voice of the singer faded into memory. Even though the complex stories of pain, loss, separation and love were beyond a child’s understanding there was something about them that spoke to her on a deeper level, said Ahluwalia. “It was very emotional. The emotion really connected with me as a child,” she said. Her parents were singers so from an early age music was part of her life. “I was pretty much listening to this music from the womb. They were singing all the time when I was a child so it was sort of passed on by osmosis,” said Ahluwalia. The two-time Juno winner immersed herself in ghazals and Indian classical music from the age of seven. She spent a decade with her guru, Vithal Rao, to learn the art form. She was born in India, raised in Toronto and now lives in New York City. Ahluwalia said she is a singer with Indian and Canadian influences in her music but as a citizen of the world she is open to all music, which is reflected in her songs. “If it stirs something in me and I find something I love in it then I am not concerned about keeping to my Indian sound,” she said.
Some of her musical influences are her teacher Rao and singer Jagjit Singh. She was also influenced by Canadian ballerina Karen Kain. In high school she went to see a performance featuring Kain and Rex Harrington. “Even before the curtains opened I was so totally prepared not to take my eyes off him but the entire performance I was unable to take my eyes off of her,” said Ahluwalia. “She mixed both an incredible sense of perfection with a lot of fluidity and emotion. It was just gorgeous.” Kain’s dancing influenced her “to strive for perfection but also maintain this beautiful breath and emotion,” in her music, said Ahluwalia. Her latest album, Aam Zamee: Common Ground, won her a Juno. It was an exciting time for the singer. Ahluwalia performs at the Port Theatre Friday (April 26) at 7:30 p.m. The performance features a pre-show chat at 6:30 p.m. Talking to her fans is one of the musician’s favourite things. “I love coming out and just chitchatting,” she said. She said several fans hae told her how her music helped them through difficult times in their lives. Tickets for Ahluwalia’s performance are $40/$34 members and groups/$15 students/$5 eyeGo and are available by calling 250754-8550, at the Port Theatre box office, located at 125 Front St., or www.porttheatre.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Legion Idol seeks singers for show
The Nanaimo Arts Council is hosting An Artful Evening to celebrate B.C. Arts and Culture Week in Nanaimo. The event is Thursday (April 25) at 7 p.m. at the arts council gallery, located in Nanaimo North Town Centre. It features visual art, music, spoken work and a performance by the Olynk and Dyck trio from the Wellington Secondary Band program. Work by Start With Art Nanaimo member Noel McLean, Nanaimo Travellers Lodge art therapy program participants and Nanaimo Arts Council mem-
Legion Idol is coming to Nanaimo but it needs talent to make it happen. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 is sponsoring its fourth annual competition. “This three-fold endevour will not only provide exclusive entertainment for the community but also give participants a venue to display their talent and the opportunity to earn money to advance their singing careers,” said Marie Rickwood, talent show organizer, in a
bers will also be on display. During the evening the winners of the Spring Visual Showcase and the Islands Short Fiction competition will be announced. Ashta Cormier, of CHLY Radio Malaspina will read the short fiction winning entries. B.C. Arts and Culture Week is entering its 14th year and is meant to raise awareness about the contributions arts and culture makes in communities. For more information please call 250-729-3947, e-mail admin@nanaimoartscouncil.ca or go to www.nanaimoartscoun cil.ca.
press release. “Unlike other years, this talent show will be a singing contest only, which will make it simpler for the judges.” The legion is inviting singers who wish to audition to call 250-7580121, 250-754-8128 or e-mail halfcrd@shaw.ca or rclbr256@shaw.ca. Once 50 singers are registered the audition competition will begin. The 12 finalist will compete May 18 for cash prizes.
Peterson leads full-day writing workshop Lois Peterson is leading a full-day workshop to help participants combine creative techniques with tools. The workshop, Take a Leap -- Land On Your Feet, is April 29. It runs 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. at Nanoose Place, located at 2925 North West Bay Rd. People are asked to bring a bag lunch. The morning session focuses on people who have experienced writer’s block. It will help participants explore metaphors, character objects, premise, theme and sensory details.
The afternoon session will help people learn strategies from using the “right word at the right time for the right reason” and will build on the morning session’s lessons. Throughout the day people will also participate in brainstorming, list-making and inclass writing and discussions. The registration fee is $75. To register people can e-mail their name and address to David Fraser at ascentaspira tions@shaw.ca. For more information on Peterson please go to www. loispeterson.blog.com.
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TheaTre SPRING AWAKENING: A New Musical, by Schmooze Productions, runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. until May
11. Tickets $25 available at www. schmoozeproduc tions.com or Rich One Beauty Salon. LES BELLES SOEURS by Nanaimo Theatre Group runs until May 4 at Bailey Studio 8 p.m. Matinee Sunday (April 28) at 2 p.m. Tickets
$16 for Wednesday, Thursday and matinee performances or $18 for Friday and Saturday. Call 250-758-7224 or go to http:// nanaimotheatregroup. com. RIDE THE CYCLONE, presented by
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TheatreOne, at Malaspina Theatre 7:30 p.m. Thursday (April 25) to April 29 with a matinee Saturday (April 27) at 2 p.m. Tickets opening night $24/$18 students all other shows $30/$18 students. Call 250754-8550 or www. porttheatre.com.
evenTs ARTS AND CULTURE Tour information session Thursday (April 25) presentation by VIU’s Visual arts, about tour in Portugal, Spain and Morocco from May 9-25 in 2014. Session starts at 4:30 p.m. in Bldg. 325, Rm. 204.
YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE:
UP TO APR. 29th, 2013
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, take time to sort through some of the paperwork on your desk. You could find there is something important that you overlooked that needs to be addressed. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 There are a few things you can’t seem to work out in your head, Taurus. A better idea may be to put everything on paper and perhaps the answer will jump out.
Libra
Scorpio
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there will be a few moments this week when you seem to have a breakthrough. Maybe it’s in a relationship or you have just the right answers at work.
Sagittarius
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Surprising events are in store as you continue to change your views about life-altering events, Cancer. You may find your master plan is entirely turned on its head.
Capricorn
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your energy level is so revved up that others won’t be able to keep up with you. You may have to slow down a little to let others catch up.
Aquarius
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others find it difficult to change your opinion once you have your mind set on something. But it still helps to consider if the direction you’re heading is the right way.
Pisces
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be feeling a little homesick, especially if you are away on business or on vacation. Try to make the most of the situation even if you’re feeling nostalgic. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if it seems like nothing is going your way, keep in mind there is a master plan in the works. You may not be able to see the resolution, but just be patient. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, there are a few puzzle pieces that you need to get into place and then you’ll have everything worked out. Reward yourself with a night out. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, lay low for awhile rather than drumming up some trouble. Tempting as it is to stir the pot, it may cause more difficulties for you in the long run. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although you have a few projects on your to-do list, you can’t seem to get started. Instead of looking at the entire list, tackle one task at a time and you’ll get the job get done. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, turn your thoughts to creative efforts and you’ll find the days will just fly by. Before you know it, the weekend will be here.
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Music SARAH HAGEN performs as part of the Classical Coffee Concert today (April 23) 10:30 a.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets $25/$22 members and groups/$15 students. Call 250754-8550 or go to www.porttheatre.com. VIU JAZZ PROGRAM performs at the Queen’s Wednesday (April 24). HOWIE JAMES and the Howlettes play at the Country Club Centre food court Thursday (April 25) 2 p.m. MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: a musical biography tribute Thursday (April 25) 7:30 p.m. Port Theatre. Tickets $59/ children under 15 $29. Call 250-7548550, at the theatre box office, located at 125 Front St., or www. porttheatre.com.
BLACK FLAMANGO performs at the Queen’s Thursday (April 25). MELANIE BRULEE performs at Acme Food Co. Friday (April 26) 7-10 p.m.
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BILL JOHNSON BLUES BAND and Almost Famous play the Queen’s Friday (April 26). MASTERS OF THE UNDERGROUND with Emotionz, DJ Anger Grhymes Keyz Da Vamp and DJ niel scobie play the Spice Lounge Friday (April 26). HEADSUP plays hits from the ’50s to ’80s at MGM Restaurant Friday and Saturday (April 26-27).
KIRAN AHLUWALIA performs at the Port Theatre Friday (April 26) 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40/$35 groups,/$15 students/$5 eyeGo. Call 250-754-8550, at the box office, or www. porttheatre.com.
EVEREADY plays the Harewood Arms Pub Saturday (April 27).
CHAD BROWNLEE with special guests Braeden Marshall and Jayden Holman perform at the Beban Park Social Centre, following the WCC Opening Ceremonies, Friday (April 26). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40/$28 students in advance from www. nanaimoclippers.com
DIABETES HEALTH C A M P A I G N APRIL 25 NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS DAY
Shoppers Drug Mart is proud to have on staff Melinda Franklin, Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator who will be providing information sessions on Thursday, April 25 - National Diabetes Day from 9am - 5pm. Melinda and our pharmacy team will be presenting “The Effects of Diabetes Head to Toe Campaign.” The schedule of events include: 1. Footcare - 9:30 am 2. Exercise - 11:30 am 3. Injection Technique “Less pain from the poke” - 1:30 pm 4. Eating Well “Back to Basics” - 2:30 pm Our CDE Pharmacist is available to run through a CANRISK self-assessment to find the answer
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or call 250-751-0593.
THE TIME MACHINE band plays Fairwinds clubhouse Friday (April 26). Doors open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. Reservations call 250-468-9915 or e-mail cstephen@ fairwinds.ca.
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WEE TIPPLE Scotch and Spirits Festival Friday (April 26) in The Grand Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom at 7 p.m. Fundraiser for Crimson Coast Dance. Tickets $75 in advance only at The Grand Hotel front desk or call 250758-3000 and 250716-3230 or www.
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THE COOKERS perform at The Globe Thursday (April 25) starting at 9 p.m. The performance will also be broadcast live on CHLY.
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PARTY INC. performs at the Queen’s Saturday (April 27).
GLEN FOSTER plays The Vault Saturday (April 27) 7-9 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door. JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE plays the Well Pub Saturday (April 27). PACIFIC GAEL Pipes and Drums Spring Concert Sunday (April 28) 2-4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Chruch. Tickets $15 adults/$2 children 12 and under available by e-mailing pacificgael@live.ca or call 250-756-9436.
arT PROGRESSIONS VIU’s arts and design department’s yearend event. Award ceremony tonight (April 23) doors open at 6 p.m. Includes an exhibit on display at Nanaimo Art Gallery campus location until May 11. AN ARTFUL EVENING Thursday (April 25) 7 p.m. at Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery to celebrate B.C. Arts and Culture Week. ART SHOW AND SALE at Nanoose Place Saturday and Sunday (April 27-28) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. GABRIOLA PHOTO SHOW and Sale presented by the Gabriola Photography Club Sunday (April 28) noon to 4 p.m. at the Rollo Centre. MUSICALLY INCLINED an exhibit of 15 artists inspired by music to create jewelry, pottery, glassworks, cards, sculptures and paintings at Artzi Stuff. MIRIAM DOV displays 3-D mobiles at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, downtown, House of Indigo and the Vault during April and May.
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99
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3
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Skippy
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500-750gr
1kg
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3
6
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Stoned Wheat Thins
Crackers
Wild Sockeye Salmon
700-900gr
Shredded Natural Cheese 170-180gr
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340gr
500gr
796ml
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3
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600gr
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500gr
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5
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Green Giant
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2
Eggo Waffles
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99
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Skippy
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99
425ml
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6
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Smoked Bavarian Ham
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69
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10 Piece
Deli Sandwiches & Wraps
Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
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Castello Rosenborg Mellow Blue Cheese 125gr
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Cheese Slices
for
160-200gr
383gr
Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese 200gr
2000
Grilled Panini Sandwich Assorted
each
8
Shredded Alexis de Portneuf
2
Belle Creme Triple Cream Brie
Asiago
69
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1500 Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant
Wild Sockeye Salmon 6oz Portion
Weather Permitting
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Selected, 70gr
2500
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Anti-Perspirant Selected, 45gr
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Bakery Fresh
Old Fashioned Donuts
9” Apple Crumble Pie
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Oroweat
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Double Layer Chocolate or Vanilla Cake
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Wednesday Wednesday morning coffee break, hosted at St. Andrew’s United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St., goes from 10-11:30 a.m. Free coffee, live music by Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback.
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Thursday nanaimo men’s Resource Centre hosts Parental Alienation Day from noon to 1 p.m. To reserve a seat phone 250-716-1551.
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be purchased at both Hospice Shoppes or by phoning 250-7567643. travelling squares hosts its ‘favourite dessert’ dance beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Wellington Hall. Visiting square dancers welcome. 250-7545203 for details.
Sunday gaBriola PHotograPHy Club hosts its annual spring show and sale at the Rollo Centre, 685 North Rd., from noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Details at 250-2479430.
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Willmon, Willmon Trevor Kitcher Trevor Kitcher Willmon of Nanaimo passed away peacefully on April 15, 2013. Born an only child to John & Adelaide Willmon on April 17, 1923 in Vancouver B.C. He spent his early years living there before moving to Vancouver Island in the early 1930’s. Trev worked at Harmac and helped to raise his young family until he moved to Kamloops in 1965. He retired and moved back to Nanaimo in 1985 where he met his current loving wife, now widow, Carol Price. He is also survived by his sons, Bill (Sherry), Greg (Sharon), Brian (Marlene); only daughter, Cheryl (Brent Speed); many grandchildren, great grandchildren; his first wife, Shirley Willmon; as well as Carol’s family. A celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at First Memorial’s Chapel, 1720 Bowen Rd. on April 27, 2013 at 2pm.
CAIRNS, Ivy February 6, 1930 ~ April 11, 2013 Predeceased by her husband Jack Cairns 2002. Survived by her children: John (Brenda), Kathy (Will), Vivian (Arnie); grandchildren: Jonathan, Katie, Lynn, Brian, Tyler; and great grandchild, Ethan; also her large extended family. Ivy went into nursing after graduation, trained in Vancouver and graduated as an R.N. May 3, 1951. She returned to the Island to marry Jack Cairns and farm in the Cedar area. Ivy continued her nursing, working for the Federal Government Hospital in Nanaimo, then Nanaimo General Hospital. Ivy worked actively in the community as a member of the Ratepayers and Women’s Auxillary helping to establish the North Oyster Fire Department. She was a Girl Guide Leader and P.T.A member. Ivy always took pride in helping in her community. Anyone that knew Ivy will remember her large vegetable garden and love of flowers. Her kitchen was always open to family, friends and neighbours, and her kettle was always on. “Mom will be forever missed and always in our Hearts� No Service by request. In remembrance of Ivy, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
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November 14, 1921 ~ April 16, 2013 Pam passed away, at peace, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the age of 91. She was witty and happy up to her last days and shared a tender moment with her husband of 69 years, Bill, only hours before she left this world for, hopefully, a new adventure as she waits for Dad to join her. Mom is survived by her loving and caring husband, Bill; her son, Alan (Dorothy); and daughter, Linda (Paul) along with grandchildren: Todd, (Carolyn), Deanna (Steve), and Paul Jr.; as well as great grandchildren: Darcie, Allison, Scott, Miranda, Brett, Paul, Ryan; step great granddaughter, Laina (Dave), great, great grandson, Benjamin; and her sister, Betty. Mom was born in Pewsy, Wiltshire England and lived in London during WW11 where she met Dad, a Canadian soldier from Port Alberni. They married December 25th, 1943. Mom left England with her 6 month old son Alan on May 6, 1945 aboard the MV Athlone Castle, en route to Halifax to begin a new life in a new country, arriving at Pier 21 only 3 days after the end of WW11 ( May 10, 1945 ). Mom and baby were put on a train in Halifax which would take them across Canada to Vancouver. Mom always said that by the time they reached Calgary she was convinced they had circled the earth and would soon be back in London. She quickly settled in Port Alberni with Dad’s family as she waited for her husband to return and begin their life together. Baby Linda arrived June 17, 1947. Mom & Dad left Port Alberni in 1956 and settled in Nanaimo, where they opened and operated “Pineo’s BA Service Station� along with Bob & Ev Pineo. In 1963 she and Dad set out on another adventure as they moved to Honolulu for the next 10 years, returning to live in Lantzville in 1974 where they resided until 2006. Mom loved her curling, lawn bowling and especially her bridge games. The ladies in her bridge group were special friends and always there in her later years to offer support and encourage her to play. Thank you girls. We will all miss you dear Mother, but you will live forever in our memory and in our hearts. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens ( 2347 Cedar Rd ) on Saturday April 27th at 11:30 am followed by a gathering of family and friends at Costin Hall, also known as the Lantzville Hall at 1:00 p.m. First FirstMemorial MemorialFuneral FuneralServices Services (250)754-8333 (250)754-8333
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GILLARD, Dale Armand With sadness, we announce the passing of Dale Armand Gillard. Surrounded by family, Dale passed away due to complications with cancer April 13, 2013. Dale is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janice; their children Allison and Kent Krauza, Lynn and Timo Tissari, Bryce and Alison Gillard; grandchildren Mitchell, Nathan, Samantha, Heili, Kai, Mattias, Devan, Iain and Graeme. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law and their husbands, Heather and Hank, Margaret and Dale, Sheila, Barbara and Cliff, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dale was born in Calgary on January 30, 1938, but settled on the West Coast after meeting the love of his life at UBC. Dale worked as a forester before settling in Nanaimo in 1972 where he became a successful real-estate salesman. Dale loved the community, volunteering with Scouts Canada, Cedar Lions Club, and the United Church. His passions included skiing, traveling, ďŹ shing, hunting and visiting friends wearing his boiler suit. He loved his family and friends and was an example of how to be a good husband and father. Dale’s family would like to thank all the well wishers who sent notes of concern or visited him in hospital. The character of the man was deďŹ ned by the company he kept. We would like to thank the hospital staff at Nanaimo General Hospital for their kindness. In lieu of owers, donations in Dale’s name could be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, the Cedar United Church or a charity of your choice. Service and celebration of life will be held at Ladysmith United church, 3rd Avenue and High Street, 2pm, April 26, 2013. Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
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The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct, Sears Portrait Studio and Dairy Queen would like to help you celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and anniversary events of family and friends. We will publish all names provided, if received prior to the 4 p.m. Thursday deadline. The Birthday and Anniversary dates must occur next week. No ages will be published. 1 LUCKY PERSON each week (picked by a draw) will be awarded a complimentary 8” Dairy Queen Ice-cream cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT and a $30 Portrait from SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO.
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LEGALS
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. 1438
To Operate a Mobile Food Concession at Loudon Park, Departure Bay Beach and Westwood Lake The City of Nanaimo invites Proposals from qualified food service operators to operate a fully self-contained mobile food concession at Loudon Park, Departure Bay Beach and Westwood Lake. Each Park Concession location will be evaluated independently and awarded independently. Proponents may bid on one or more Park Concession locations. A non-mandatory information meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013, Start Time 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time at the Parks Maintenance Yard, 89 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, BC. Proponents are advised it is in their best interest to attend. Proposals in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “RFP 1438 To Operate a Mobile Food Park Concession at Loudon Park, Departure Bay Beach and Westwood Lake must be received by hand or courier delivery by the City of Nanaimo Purchasing Department prior to 3:00 p.m. (15:00 hrs), Pacific Time, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Proposals received after the “closing date”, or by facsimile or electronic submission will not be considered. It is the Proponent’s sole responsibility to ensure they allow themselves enough time to submit their Proposal to the Purchasing Department. Proposal documents are available on the City of Nanaimo Purchasing website at: www.nanaimo.ca/ business/ bid opportunities or by contacting the Purchasing Department at purchasinginfo@nanaimo.ca All Technical Inquiries should be directed to: Jeff Ritchie, Senior Manager Parks & Civic Facilities, at (250) 755-7503, or email jeff.ritchie@nanaimo.ca The City of Nanaimo reserves the right to waive minor informalities in, or reject any or all Proposals, or accept the Proposal offering Best Value to the City.
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Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please.
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We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Occupational Level 3 First Aid Attendant required for Wednesday night graveyard shift in Ladysmith. This position would be best suited for a physically fit person able to work in a production environment. Please submit your resume with a photocopy of your valid First Aid certificate to: Ladysmith Press, P.O. Box #400 Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A3.
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HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
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PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. Call (250)390-1982.
PETS
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AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.
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GARAGE SALES
APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL STAND-UP Kenmore freezer, frost free, white, energy star, excellent working condition. $200. Call (250)927-5797.
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
FRIENDLY FRANK GAS WEED eater, $49. MotorMaster roof top carrier, $50. Call (250)758-2786. MAPLE WALL Unit, 3 closed cupboards, display shelving. 6’H/41/2L/20”D. $75. Call 250753-8651. RECLINER ROCKER Chair, $99. (250)758-1792. SOLID PINE wood desk, hutch and chair, exc. cond. $99. Call 250-760-7009.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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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.
WHEELCHAIR RAMP, approximately 5’ long, used but good condition $220. You pick up. Call (250)758-3663.
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
7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344 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.
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
MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!
Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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
Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.
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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
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 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.
CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31’x26’ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com
VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.
SPORTING GOODS
HOUSES FOR SALE
$226,900. 3-BDRM Rancher Completely updated. 2672 12th Ave, Port Alberni. Please call (250)731-4898.
FOR SALE BY OWNER Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436
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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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
543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. $58/mo. strata fee. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W floors & much more. On site RV Parking avail.(free). Priced to sell. $341,900, Call Daniel at 250752-5780.
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LOTS
STATIONARY BIKE model GL35 Freesport. Approx 2 years old. Perfect condition, $300. Call (250)947-9365.
REAL ESTATE
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
WE BUY HOUSES
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sized“Nordheiner-Heintzman” comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650.
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
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.
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.
COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell. Nice area. In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! $285,000. 250-334-8876. Open House every Saturday!
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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, 250-758-0511. N. NANAIMO (Lost Lake Rd)spacious 1 bdrm suite, situated in a lovely home w/lots of yard space, large 2 car garage, W/D, D/W, F/S, gas F/P. NS/NP. $800+ 40% utils. Call (250)754-8560. WESTWOOD LAKE. Large 2bdrm suite. F/S, W/D. N/P, N/S. Quiet location, avail. immed. $850./mo inclds utils. 250-585-7769.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
#3 - 5659 TOMSWOOD Road. 12’ x 68’ mobile home. 3bdrm, all appliances. Assessed value $40,200. Open to offers. (250)724-5185.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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. 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. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lrg 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $800. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997
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. NS/NP. Call onsite manager at 250-716-3305. LADYSMITH: 2bdrm apt. 53+ senior block, well maintained, 1000sq.ft., oceanview, drapes, new carpet/cabinets, W/D, F/S. N/P, N/S. Avail. April. $775+hydro. 250-758-5816. LADYSMITH, LRG 2 bdrm, 2 bath, adult orientated condo, 5 appls, N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $850 mo. Avail now. (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM- $650+ utils + $325 deposit. Security system in bldg. (250)701-3605 NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 2 Bdrm Apt, avail May 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633. ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appli’s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. 1 (250)754-2207 UNIVERSITY AREA: Bachelor neat secured building, shared bathroom, $495/mo. Avail. May 1. Steve (250)667-3009.
COTTAGES 1-PERSON SELF-contained studio cabin. $500+utils. NS/NP. (250)716-6811.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 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 reno’d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail April 22nd. Call Jamie (604)789-8242 JINGLEPOT: 1 side of duplex, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, near school and Steve Marshall Automotive. Avail now. $995 mo. Call (250)758-7055. NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, Large unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.
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1997 31ft Embassy Motor Home Ford 460. Good condition no smoking, no pets, under 80,000 km. $17,000. 250-338-6837
2007 Corsair 5th wheel 28 feet. Like new.$15,000 call 250-339-7705 2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589
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2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.
LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. NANAIMO- 3 bdrms, 1 bdrm suite. Call 250-716-6811. glomarmanagement.com
2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $11,900 OBO. 250-871-3126.
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.
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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.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $450/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.
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HOSPITAL AREA: 1bdrm in new house. $700 utils incl. N/P, N/S. RR. 250-753-6932
1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067
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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
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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
1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 firm. (250) 715-5412
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.
1982 Aquastar 26’ Cabin cruiser, with command bridge. Engine Volvo 260 (Chev 350) with 290 leg. Propane stove/oven, double sink, hydraulic steering, ceramic toilet with 9 gal holding tank, macerator (new). Sleeps 4. New canvas. Lots of storage, new horn, new water pump, superb battery charger. Large access door to engine compartment, serviced by mechanic for the past 4 yrs. Price: $10,000.00 for this superb boat!!! Must sell by the end of this month! Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.
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. 2004 FORD XLT, 5.4 l , heavy duty, tow pkg., 104 k, box liner, super cab, truck tires, island truck, well maintained. $11,500 Call 250-586-4716
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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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.
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 1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.
NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. 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
2004 5th WHEEL 24’6” Westwind 5th Wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen matt., rear kit., New roof, great condition. Canadian made. Second marine battery wheels repack. $15,500. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. OBO (250)732-5928
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.
1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888
‘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
SINGLE & DBLE units; some w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $290; 10% off 1st month. 250-754-2328
DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm lake front, walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950inclds hydro. Avail Now. 250-667-1032.
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
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TRUCKS & VANS 2005 EXT. Venture Van, garaged, 90,300 km’s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078
SUITES, UPPER HOSPITAL AREA, upper Bachelor (in family home), $500 mo utils incl’d , N/S, N/P. No Partiers. (250)753-0335. UNIVERSITY AREA: Quiet clean 2 bdrm, F/S, D/W, W/D, hardwood flooring throughout. Close to shopping and bus. N/P. $950+ util’s. Avail. May 1st. Call (250)722-7257.
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Trevor Fitzgerald leading Clippers into tournament
We’re not going to get blown away by anybody.
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Nanaimo Clippers forward Trevor Fitzgerald goes to the front of the net during a power play in a playoff game against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs last month at Frank Crane Arena.
we can jump on them. We have fresh legs and we’re definitely good enough to win.” He noted that the Clippers split their season series with the B.C. champion Surrey Eagles.
“We could have gone all the way. We hit a bump in the playoffs so we’re not going to get blown away by anybody.” Fitzgerald, 20, led the Shipmen with two goals
and six points in their playoff series. He was fifth in team regular-season points with 16-26-42 and 90 penalty minutes. Being away from home for two seasons and running the show for
one of the league’s most storied franchises has made Fitzgerald a better man. “It’s been a huge learning experience. Being a second-year captain sure changes your outlook on things.” Once the hockey season ends, Fitzgerald will decide where he will go next fall. He wants to combine education with hockey. While home in the Interior during the break, he took in a couple of junior B North Okanagan Knights’ playoff games in Armstrong, including Game 7 against the Osoyoos Coyotes. He won $430 in the 50/50 jackpot that night, only fitting since he scored a ton of goals for the Knights as a 17-year-old. The Western Canada Cup winner and runnerup advance to the RBC nationals, May 11-19, in Summerside, P.E.I. Don’t bet against Fitzgerald hitting an even bigger jackpot and reaching the RBC.
Blowout wins briefly brighten VIBI’s season BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
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VIBI Mariners batter Tim Scarr singles during a game against the Okanagan Coyotes on Sunday afternoon at Serauxmen Stadium.
The VIBI Mariners had one fine day at the ballpark, but couldn’t build on it. Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Baseball Institute won two of its four games against the Okanagan Coyotes on the weekend at Serauxmen Stadium. The M’s dominated the visitors on Saturday, winning 10-0 and then 11-2, but the Coyotes were in control on Sunday, winning 5-0 and 11-2. “[Saturday] we were definitely playing baseball that
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Captain steering toward Westerns aiting 38 days in between hockey games is hardly a template for success. Or is it? Trevor Fitzgerald, captain of the Nanaimo Clippers, believes taking the tourist route to the Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup just may work. The Clippers open the five-team tournament Saturday (April 27) against the Saskatchewan champion Yorkton Terriers. The Clippers were knocked out of the BCHL playoffs by the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on March 20. “We kind of look at it as a lot of the teams coming here will have a hangover,” said Fitzgerald, who won a Royal Bank Cup in Dauphin, Man. with the Vernon Vipers as an 18-year-old. “They’ve celebrated winning their league, but it’s not the end. There is something else bigger. “I know, when I was with Vernon, we beat Powell River in four and it felt like it was a bigger deal than playing Spruce Grove. It was like the Doyle Cup was getting in the way. Hopefully
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we expect to play,” said Cody Andreychuk, M’s left fielder. “[Sunday] we didn’t have as much focus as we should have and it didn’t work out for us.” One of the highlights of the weekend was the series opener, in which Luke Hawkins threw a mercy-ruleshortened, complete-game shutout. He gave up three hits and struck out eight batters. “For the first time this year I really got the rhythm going…” said Hawkins. “It was good to finally feel comfortable and confident out
there and have the boys hitting well.” Andreychuk hit two home runs in the blowout, including a two-run shot in the bottom of the sixth that was a walk-off winner. Dallas Monk was 3-for-4 at the plate and Jeremy Harasymchuk went 2-for-3. VIBI stayed hot in the second half of the doubleheader. Darren Kolk hit a three-run home run to lead the offence and also had a pair of doubles as part of a 4-for-4 performance. Andreychuk hit his third jack of the day. ◆ See ‘M’s /28
Pirates win in another comeback The Nanaimo Pirates always seem to have a comeback in them. The Hub City Paving Pirates won two out of three games on the road this past weekend to move above .500 on the season. Nanaimo (5-4) split with the Victoria Eagles on Saturday, winning 5-3 and losing 4-1. The next day the Pirates beat the White Rock Tritons 4-1 but ran out of time to get in the second half of the doubleheader. The highlight of the weekend was the first game. The Pirates were down 3-1 going into the last inning, but pushed two runs across. The Eagles threatened in their half of the inning, but the Pirates’ Lee Martin threw out a baserunner at home plate from the outfield. “He made a fantastic throw home…” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. “If they’d scored that run, they win and it would have been a walk-off hit.” Instead, the game went to extra innings and the Pirates won it in the eighth. Luke Skingle threw all eight innings for the win, striking out eight batters. Brady Rogers had a double and two RBIs and Shawn Arabsky hit a single and a double. Doug Rogers said even the Eagles coaches marvelled at the Pirates’ comeback. “That’s Nanaimo,” said the manager. “All the players have that Hub City grit about them. It’s tough to put us away.” BASE
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Connor J. Olson, middle, of the Nanaimo Timbermen bantam C lacrosse team, escapes the check of Campbell River Ravens opponents during league play Sunday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The home team came back to earn a 3-3 tie.
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M’s entering stretch run in the first inning and found themselves down 2-0 before they even had a chance to step to the plate. Andreychuk had two hits and his team’s only RBI. The Mariners (5-15) have now completed their home schedule at Serauxmen; they are off on the road to Lethbridge, Alta., this coming weekend (April 27-28) and then finish the Canadian College Baseball Conference schedule the weekend after that in Kelowna. As the M’s enter the stretch run, they will try to keep building on some of the good things that happened at the ballpark this past weekend. “We’ve had a tough year so far, but [we] feel like that’s what we can do when we all put it together,” Hawkins said.
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Connor Russell was the winning pitcher, throwing 3 1/3 and giving up two unearned runs on two hits. Byryn Murphy threw three scoreless relief innings for the save. Sunday’s opener saw the Mariners get totally shut down by Okie’s starter Tanner Collins. He gave up only two hits and four baserunners over seven innings. “Their guy beat us in Game 1. He’s pretty good. So we tip our cap for sure, that game,” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager. The series finale was more upsetting to the M’s skipper. “We went back to just not being ready to play,” Blundell said. “We’ve got to come out better, we’ve got to be more prepared.” The M’s made four errors
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The five Western Canada Cup teams are set, after the Surrey Eagles won the B.C. Hockey League championship Sunday in Penticton. The Eagles got a double-overtime goal from Adam Tambellini to win Game 6 by a 3-2 score against the defending-champion Vees. “He’s got a pretty nice shot and didn’t make a mistake. Everything else is kind of a blur,” said Brady Shaw, Eagles player. The Eagles join the host Nanaimo Clippers at the WCC. The other teams are Alberta’s Brooks Bandits, Saskatchewan’s Yorkton Terriers and Manitoba’s Steinbach Pistons. The Bandits will be one of the tournament favourites, as their Alberta Junior Hockey League championship capped a season in which they set league records for most wins (53) and fewest losses (4). They beat the Spruce Grove Saints in five games. The Terriers defeated the Humboldt Broncos in six games in the SJHL final and the Pistons also won their series in six, versus the Dauphin Kings. The Western Canada Cup starts Saturday (April 27) at Frank Crane Arena.
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Earth Month…Act for the planet! FortisBC supports the environment in both operations and services offered By Tom Loski
Earth Day is celebrated annually April 22 with events held across the globe to demonstrate support for protecting the environment. FortisBC recognizes that sound environmental practices make good business sense and that’s why the company is committed to delivering safe, reliable energy in an environmentally responsible way to all of the communities we serve. We look for ways to support the environment in our operations and with services that we provide to our customers. One simple way customers can help the environment is to consider our paperless billing option, a fast and simple way to save paper and ultimately our forests. When customers go paperless, their bill is delivered directly to their email address as a PDF file attached to the email. The eBill service is a fast,
easy and environmentally friendly way for customers to access both their electricity and natural gas bill. Another simple way customers can look at reducing their carbon footprint is through rebates and financial incentives offered as part of our PowerSense and Energy Efficiency and Conservation programs. . Through FortisBC’s PowerSense programs, electricity customers saved an estimated 32 million kilowatt hours of electricity in 2012. The PowerSense programs helps customers conserve energy and get the most out of their energy dollar by providing both financial incentives and advice on energy efficient technologies and practices. In 2012, FortisBC’s natural gas Energy Efficiency and Conservation programs helped residential, commercial and industrial customers save more than 360,000 gigajoules of natural gas, enough energy to heat
some 4,100 homes in one year. Renewable natural gas is a B.C.-made, carbon neutral energy source. The methane gas used to produce renewable natural gas comes from organic waste found at local landfills and farms. Instead of escaping into the atmosphere as a harmful greenhouse gas, it’s captured, cleaned and added to our pipeline, giving our customers a renewable energy source. For about $5 more per month on their natural gas bill, customers can designate 10 per cent of their natural gas use as renewable. We’ll then inject an equivalent amount into our system. To date, more than 60 businesses and close to 3,800 residential customers have signed up to be
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