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B.C. Premier Christy Clark shakes hands with Janice Roberts during a stopover at Nanaimo’s Mon Petit Choux on Commercial Street where she was greeted by dozens of supporters Tuesday. The visit was part of a day of campaigning on central Vancouver Island.

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Nanaimo served up the tastiest tour stop for Premier Christy Clark’s sweep of the central Island Tuesday as dozens of Liberal supporters and a handful of candidates descended on Commercial Street’s Mon Petit Choux bakery and coffee shop. “I’m here for the Nanaimo bars,” quipped Clark as she immediately mixed with the applauding crowd on the sundrenched sidewalk. She didn’t have to wait long

as Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan greeted her with an oversize Nanaimo bar presented in a cream coloured box and a pink ribbon, a gift Clark guarded even from her staff, along with a curiously larger gift from shop owners Gaetan Brousseau and Linda Allen. Hands firmly gripping treats, Clark said that the Liberal’s resource-heavy jobs plan will significantly benefit the midIsland area as forestry begins to perk up and overseas markets increase demand for South Coast wood. “Forestry has huge pros-

pects for Vancouver Island, and not just in the traditional way we think of forestry,” Clark told the News Bulletin in the bakery’s kitchen. “We’re investing in more research and innovation, in wood fibre and different ways to use fibre, so we can see some real innovative businesses come out of the forest sector here.” Clark added that the Liberals are doubling their sales force in Asia, mostly China and India, to increase tourism with Vancouver Island as one of the key attractions. ◆ See ‘CONNECTIONS’ /7

A Nanaimo city councillor threw a wrench into the budget approval process Monday by issuing a list of cuts he recommends that could save taxpayers millions of dollars. Earlier this year, Coun. Bill Bestwick put forward a motion to reduce the overall $175-million budget by five per cent across the board in an effort to reduce taxpayer fatigue. That was voted down 6-3 by council. At the time, the projected residential tax rate increase was 3.3 per cent. Because of unanticipated increases in new construction revenue, Nanaimo homeowners now face a 2.9-per cent tax rate increase – about a $55 increase not including sewer, water and garbage service rate hikes – while commercial taxpayers will see an increase of 1.9 per cent and heavy and light industrial rates will decrease by 24.2 per cent. A one-per cent increase to help pay for future infrastructure needs is included in the tax rate increases. However, Bestwick said Monday he still feels the budget – which increased from $160 million last year – has bloated to a point where taxpayers can no longer keep up. “The budget is the most important decision we make on an

annual basis,” said Bestwick. “With that in mind, I have placed before my colleagues an opportunity to reduce the budget across the board, fairly and equitable to most departments, if not all, a $2.2-million reduction plus whatever the one-per cent reduction of base salaries for exempt staff and council would work out to be.” Bestwick’s suggestions, which were supported by councillors Jim Kipp and Bill McKay, include reducing: RCMP services by $250,000; Nanaimo Fire Rescue by $300,000; public works by $250,000; reducing the parks, recreation and culture budget by $400,000; trimming the new $65-million water treatment facility by $250,000; eliminating the city’s strategic relationship position to save $125,000; reducing union exempt staff (management) and council salaries by one per cent; and reducing human resources, corporate services, and the purchasing department by up to $100,000 each. Other suggestions include eliminating the Boxwood Road connection project to save $1.4 million and redirect $250,000 from the sale of a Dufferin Crescent property to offset taxes. No explanation was given verbally or on the document why those particular areas were targeted, or how the cuts might affect services and programs. ◆ See ‘PROPOSED’ /4

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Police in Nanaimo are asking for witnesses who might have seen a hit and run accident that sent a male pedestrian to hospital. The incident happened on skinner street just north of the Old City station Pub in downtown at about 10:10 p.m. March 9. The victim, 50, left the Foundry Pub just before 10 p.m. he and a friend walked on Cliff and Benson streets before he was clipped from behind by an unknown vehicle on skinner street. The vehicle, believed to be yellow, was last seen driving toward Bastion street. The man was treated at the scene by paramedics before he was taken to Nanaimo Regional General hospital for severe bruising. Anyone with information is asked to please call Const. Rick McRae at 250-7542345 or contact Crime stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com.

Forestry policy discussed Nanaimo and Area land Trust, with the Ancient Forest Alliance, hosts a meeting to discuss forestry practices and policies in the 21st century. A site-specific presentation, developed by four biology students at Vancouver island university, plus three different perspectives on forestry will be shared. The free meeting, open to all, happens tonight (April 25), 7 p.m., at Beban Park social centre in meeting room No. 3. Refreshments will be provided.

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The proposal to move all secondar y school students out of Cedar and close four elementary schools in that area prompted a student-organized rally Monday. About four dozen students, parents and support workers rallied in front of the board office at noon to protest a recommendation in a consultant’s report on what should go in Nanaimo school district’s 10-year facilities plan. Doug Player’s report, made public two weeks ago, includes school closures, rebuilding facilities, new programs and relocation of existing programs. For Cedar-area schools, he recommends moving Cedar Secondar y students to John Barsby and closing North Cedar, North Oyster, South Wellington and Woodbank elementary schools and moving those students to Cedar Secondary. Maddie Lussier, a Grade 11 student at Cedar Secondary and one of the

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Meggan Nicholls, left, Maddie Lussier and Stephanie Lebitschnig, Cedar Secondary School students, let their feelings be known about a proposal to move secondary students out of Cedar and into John Barsby Secondary School. The proposal was from a consultant’s report on what should go in Nanaimo school district’s 10-year facilities plan. Trustees received the draft facilities plan at a board meeting after press time Wednesday evening.

rally’s organizers, said rally participants wanted to show trustees how important the school is to them. “ We ’ re d o i n g t h i s because Cedar is our home,” she said. “It deser ves the respect other schools get.” Lussier questioned how much money the district

would save by moving secondary students out of Cedar because the secondary school would need modifications for the elementary students and suggests cutting administrative positions instead. Madeline Shred, a Grade 10 student at Cedar, said she’s concerned about

the extra travel time for students. “If we went to Barsby, we’d have to spend hours and hours on the bus and we wouldn’t be able to participate in extracurricular activities,” she said, adding there should be at least one elementary and one secondary school in Cedar.

Grade 11 student Braxton Clark is skeptical that massing the two secondary schools together will allow for better course offerings – at Cedar, he is taking an all-basketball physical education class that he doesn’t think would be offered at John Barsby. He said if only three people from Cedar and three people from Barsby want to take a particular course, the consolidated school still would not be able to offer it. Jacquelyn Cook, whose daughter is in Grade 10 at Cedar, said the school has the population it needs to sustain itself. “They only built that school 10 years ago for the reason that Cedar is growing and needed a high school,” she said. “That school is part of the heart of the community. A lot of people are upset about this.” Cook said the group wanted to let their feelings be known before district staff presented a draft facilities plan to trustees after press deadline Wednesday. “We want to jump on it now,” she said. “We don’t want them to even consider it.” Please see Saturday’s edition for coverage of the draft facilities plan. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Lantzville in favour of private school’s plans for expansion By Jenn M c GarriGle The News BulleTiN

Aspengrove School in Lantzville is preparing to expand. The private school has applied to the District of Lantzville for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow an increase in the maximum student enrolment from 250 students to 350 students. “We’re just being proactive because we don’t want that to become an issue,” said Zinda FitzGerald, head of the school. “We’re just on the cusp for our student numbers.” Aspengrove hopes to begin

offering the International Baccalaureate diploma program for Grades 11 and 12 students next fall and if it receives authorization to deliver the program – the school is undergoing a rigorous approval process – she expects enrolment will increase, as it is a well-regarded program. “We had our verification visit in February,” said FitzGerald. “We are poised, ready to launch, as soon as we get that green light. We’re hoping people will find that exciting.” The school already offers two IB programs: primary years for junior kindergarten to Grade

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As for the traffic and parking concerns brought up at a public information meeting in February, FitzGerald said changes were made last year to the property to accommodate more parking, start times are staggered, there are two access points and there is a threebus transportation program. Lantzville Mayor Jack de Jong said he’s happy with plans for expansion because it helps put the district on the map. “They have a big job ahead of them and Lantzville doesn’t want to stand in the way of their success,” he said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Proposed cuts equal roughly two per cent u From /1 Council had been ready to pass the first three readings of the 2013 tax rate bylaw Monday, but were caught by surprise by Bestwick’s proposal. Instead, another meeting will have to be squeezed in between Monday’s meeting and the next scheduled council meeting to ensure the bylaw is passed by May 15 as per provincial legislation. Coun. George Anderson said he was surprised that his colleagues would bring forward a budget proposal at the last minute without prior consultation or collaboration. “I was disappointed and shocked to see that ... one of my colleagues would propose more than $2 million in cuts from our budget. Council does not delegate our responsibilities out to specific council members like they do in the

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In 60 years, Altrusa International of Nanaimo has shaped the Harbour City in a variety of ways. From the Altrusa Venture Playground at Beban Park, a new teen room at Haven House and equipment for the Harewood Centennial water park, to bursaries at Vancouver Island University for people wanting to re-educate themselves, muffins for school breakfast programs and care bags for women and children who have to leave their homes in

a hurry, Altrusa is all about community. Chartered in 1953, the service club donates approximately $20,000 each year toward the betterment of Nanaimo and focuses mainly on women, children and literacy. And with only 30 members, it’s a lot of work for all involved. “We have lot of enthusiastic women with thankfully lots of energy to continue doing what we’re doing. One of our ladies, Margaret Johnson, just celebrated 30 years with the club,” said Vicki Calder, club

president. “We apply for gaming funds, hold a fashion show, book sales, garage sales and we have our Nanaimo afghan project.” The 60-year celebration includes: the proclamation of Altrusa Week (April 22-26) by Mayor John Ruttan; a free community children’s party Sunday (April 28) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Altrusa playground at Beban; and the Altrusa fashion show and luncheon fundraiser May 4 from 1-3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd. The club is always looking for new members and while it has only had women join, it is open to men. “We do quietly go

Council meets with delegation on multiplex A delegation interested in pursuing a sports and entertainment facility in Nanaimo met with city staff and council members Tuesday. The group, which consisted of Ron Robison, commissioner of the Western Hockey League; Alan Lowe, former mayor of Victoria; Graham Lee and Dave Dakers of RG Properties; and Ken Wagner, co-owner of the Nanaimo Clippers, provided city officials with infor-

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about our way of helping the community but we try to get the word out about ourselves in many different ways,” said Calder. “We haven’t had a brave man try it yet in Nanaimo, but it’s only been 60 years.” For more information on Altrusa, please e-mail nanaimo.altrusa@ gmail.com.

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During its Meeting on Monday, 2013-APR-08, Nanaimo City Council gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading to “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013 NO. 5351.10”. The proposed bylaw, if adopted, will amend “BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 1998 NO. 5351” by adding Section 8.11.3, therefore, as follows: 8.11.3 Provisions for the warning of the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a continuum of permanent birth defects caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, which includes, but is not limited to FASD. The proprietor of every Liquor-Licenced establishment shall post signs that warn drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects as follows: (a) Sign Locations (i) In Liquor-Licenced establishments that are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for offpremises consumption, there shall be at least one sign displayed in a conspicuous place that is clearly visible to customers as they enter the premises where the sale or dispensing of the alcoholic beverage takes place. (ii) In Liquor-Licenced establishments that permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises, one sign shall be conspicuously displayed in each public washroom located within the premises and a least one sign shall be displayed in a conspicuous place that is clearly visible to customers as they enter the premises where the sale or dispensing of the consumption of the alcoholic beverage takes place. (iii) In all Provincial Government liquor outlets that sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, there shall be at least one sign displayed in a conspicuous place that is clearly visible to customers as they enter the premises where the sale of alcohol takes place. (b) Sign Specifications All signs required to be posted pursuant to this bylaw shall conform to the following specifications: (i) All signs shall include the text “City of Nanaimo Bylaw No. 5351.10” in letters not less than one-half of the height of all other letters on the sign. (ii) Each sign shall have a minimum dimension of 21.5 cm (8.5” inches) by 21.5 cm (8.5” inches). (iii) Except for the text specified in Sub-section (a), the size of lettering shall not be less than 1 cm (3/8” inch) in height. (iv) Lettering may be either upper or lower case or a combination thereof, but “letter height” when used in this section means the actual height of a letter whether or not it is in upper or lower case. (v) The wording on the sign shall be as follows: “FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER WARNING – DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS” And it shall be substantially in the form and style as shown on Schedule ‘G’ attached to and forming part of this bylaw. (c) By deleting in its entirety Schedule ‘D’ and substituting, therefore, the attached Schedule ‘D’, which forms part of this bylaw. The proposed bylaw is scheduled to proceed to Council for their consideration at their Regular Meeting to be held at the Shaw Auditorium (Council Chambers) at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Monday, 2013MAY-13, at 7:00 p.m. Delegations requesting permission to speak to “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013 NO. 5351.10” at the 2013-MAY-13 Council Meeting are required to submit a written request to the Legislative Services Department. Applications to appear as a Delegation can be found on the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca. The proposed bylaw, in its entirety, can be found on the City’s website (www.nanaimo.ca) and is available for viewing at the Service and Resource Centre (SARC) Development Counter located at 411 Dunsmuir Street. For more information about the proposed “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013 NO. 5351.10” please contact Nelda Richardson, Manager Development Support Services & Business Licencing (250) 755-4448

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ELECTION

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Candidates differ on solving ferry problems

COMPANY FACING millions of dollars in operating deficits. BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo riding candidates agree that change needs to happen to ensure a sustainable and affordable ferry system. But their ideas for what needs to be done to keep the coastal ferry service afloat are all different. Last fall, the province asked for public input on how to make the system more sustainable, including ideas on finding $26 million in savings over the next four years. Rising costs and declining ridership are creating a financial crunch for the ferry system – B.C. Ferries lost more than $16 million last fiscal year and that is predicted to rise to $56 million per year within the next five years. Before the election was called, the Liberal government was in the process of reviewing the thousands of comments it received during the eight-week consultation. Liberal candidate Walter Anderson believes the province should stay the course on actions taken by his party so far and continue following the recommendations made by B.C. Ferries commissioner Gord Macatee – the Liberal government introduced several

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B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins answers questions from reporters during a campaign stop at Departure Bay ferry terminal Wednesday, where he discussed details of his party’s plan for the ferry corporation.

amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act last spring based on these recommendations. “We are actively working on this,” he said. “Sustaining that system is very important to us and to the people of B.C.” Incumbent Leonard Krog said the first thing the NDP would do is freeze fares over the next two years while a full review of the service was conducted, including a review of salaries – one concern the party has is with the number of people in management posi-

tions. The union which represents workers at the ferry corporation suggested a number of practical steps that could be taken to run the system more efficiently and at less cost, he said. “We’re going to take 2013 a practical approach and listen to the workers,” said Krog. “We’ve committed to making B.C. Ferries transparent and that hasn’t been the case.” Conservative candidate Bryce Crigger said his party’s shortterm solution is offering relief for frequent passengers.

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The relief comes in the form of giving a tax credit to people who spend more than $780 and less than $1,800 a year on ferry fares (and bridge tolls), excluding passengers, which could amount to as much as $408 a year per individual. The party also wants to get rid of the carbon tax, which would save the B.C. Ferries Corporation about $10 million, said Crigger. “That would at least freeze fares,” he said. “Rates wouldn’t decrease necessarily, but they wouldn’t need to increase.” Green Party candidate Ian Gartshore offers a fourth option. His solution is an integrated transit system relying on a smaller, downtown-to-downtown foot passenger ferry with fewer sailings for vehicles and having foot passengers use transit options such as buses, the train and car share programs. Benefits of such a system include lower costs for getting around, less need to subsidize the ferries, less road congestion and reduced carbon emissions, said Gartshore. “The whole system is based on the car and fewer and fewer people are taking cars on the ferries,” he said. Independent candidate Brunie Brunie said she would concentrate on programs to increase local self-sufficiency so people don’t have to depend on the ferry system.

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Quickfacts ALL-CANDIDATES FORUM for Nanaimo-North Cowichan, hosted by Chemainus chamber of commerce, Tuesday (April 30), 6:30 p.m., at Seniors Drop-In Centre in Chemainus. ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING for Nanaimo-North Cowichan riding May 2, 7-9 p.m., at Eagles Hall in Ladysmith. Sponsored by Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING for three ridings – ParksvilleQualicum, Nanaimo, and Nanaimo-North Cowichan – at Dover Bay Secondary School May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association. FOR MORE ELECTION coverage, including candidate profiles and coming events, please visit www. nanaimobulletin. com/election.

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Connections help stimulate markets for B.C. products ◆ From /1 That will be coupled with attracting not only tourists but international students who want to study here, who then take their knowledge back to their respective country and build connections between the resource sector here and thirsty markets overseas. “It’s wrong to think of international education as just an education product,” said Clark. “There is also tourism and the spending that adds to our economy. We’re also making a big push on organic agriculture, agriculture and on seafood in particular. There is a huge appetite for what we produce here partly because in Asia people are really concerned about the

quality and safety of the food that they’re eating. Our B.C. brand is golden in Asia.” Clark began the day at the site of a new health care facility in Courtenay before making an appearance in Parksville with rookie Liberal candidate Michelle Stilwell, who is trying to keep the seat retiring Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon has held since 2005. Nanaimo Liberal candidate Walt Anderson and Nanaimo-North Cowichan Liberal candidate Amanda Jacobson were also at Mon Petit Choux to support Clark, who introduced herself to every one of the four dozen or so people there to see her. Touching back on forestry, Clark said raw log exports will

remain a reality until markets, including the U.S. housing and commercial markets, pick up again. “None of us want to export logs but the thing is you can keep people working in the woods instead of putting everybody out of work which is why we continue to do it. We want to make sure we are opening those markets for our manufactured wood. The upside is we’re starting to see fibre prices go up and I think they’ll be going up for a long time.” Over the last decade, since B.C. made a strong push to export wood to China, that market has seen a $1-billion increase in forestry exports to China.

“We can do the same thing in India,” said Clark. Still in the kitchen, the premier panned the NDP’s proposal to cut B.C. Ferries by $40 million and then to review it “after it’s too late.” NDP leader Adrian Dix announced earlier this week that, if elected, he would freeze ferry fare rate increases. Clark said B.C. Ferries has been struggling with a debt that began in the 1990s, and that the corporation now pays $72 million annually on debt interest alone. Last year, the provincial government subsidized B.C. Ferries with $180 million, a figure Clark said is unsustainable if the service continues to carry its current debt load. “The only way to keep B.C.

Ferries sustainable is to pay down their debt,” said Clark. “When I say I want to create a debt-free B.C. I mean the debt our government is carrying, I mean the debt B.C. Ferries is carrying. We can’t keep that corporation sustainable, it’s going to crumble under the weight of its debt. The NDP has come up with a plan that might last them until a week after the election, we want to come up with a long-term plan.” With that, the premier posed briefly with her Nanaimo bar for photographers, considered taking a bite then reconsidered, and sifted her way through the crowd to prepare for her next stop. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Fine intentions derails process Coun. Bill Bestwick’s intent to reduce the city’s operational spending budget by $2.2 million to result in a zero per cent increase has merit, but he might want to reconsider his approach on how to sell his proposal. The veteran councillor – along with councillors Jim Kipp and Bill McKay – strayed from regular city council protocol by excluding council colleagues to create their own list of departmental cuts. They dropped their list of cuts on staff and council Monday moments before council was to vote on the first three readings of this year’s tax rate bylaw, a necessity as, because of provincial legislation, there is only one more regular meeting to adopt the bylaw prior to the May 15 deadline. From a taxpayer point of view, harnessing what many watchdog organizations believe to be out-of-control municipal spending is welcome. This year’s budget is $15 million more than last year’s, with much of that due to increases in police, firefighter and city staff wages and benefits. In the real world, also known as the public sector, wages have been stagnant since 2008, and taxpayer fatigue is a reality – household incomes have not kept pace with the rising municipal budget. Any increase ultimately takes a chunk out of disposable income or, in some cases, money that pays the bills. If Bestwick truly wants to rein in spending, building a strong argument by going through each department, itemizing what needs to be cut and why, and then lobbying his council colleagues to vote in favour of his recommendations would truly serve Nanaimo taxpayers well. Instead, a stick has been stuck in the spokes of the tax bylaw process, the team effect that council has historically employed has been fractured, and the property tax rate reduction to zero per cent that taxpayers would like to see has no chance of passing. Residents deserve a better effort. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Not much new in Liberals’ platform The B.C. Liberal Party ing a new export tax on LNG or deserves credit for releasing its simply from a windfall of gas policy book in full on the eve of royalties is not clear. Clark and the formal election campaign. her energy minister contraThat’s about the only positive dicted each other on that when thing to be said about it. it was announced, and the For those who take the time platform doesn’t shed any new to read party leader Christy light. All we have is a big logo Clark’s 40-page booklet, there on the side of Clark’s campaign are a few nuggets of news. bus declaring “Debt Free B.C.” For instance, a re-elected B.C. As I’ve written before, there Liberal government is plenty of real eviwould continue its dence of a huge new B.C. justice reform agenda LNG industry in the VIEWS by moving traffic making. As for payticket disputes out of ing off the $60 billion Tom Fletcher Black Press courtrooms, as they debt that the B.C. did with impaired Liberals’ pre-election driving cases. budget predicts will Most of it consists keep growing, carof glowing descriptoonist Adrian Raetions of the govside summed it up ernment’s 12-year best: LNG revenues record, and attacks are “Christy Clark’s on the NDP of the invisible friend.” kind that are not normally seen Clark finished up last week in a platform. This is consistent with stops in Terrace and with Clark’s style since she Prince Rupert, promising an was anointed party leader two LNG windfall for local governyears ago. ments as well. The main focus, as revealed She repeated the platform’s in February’s throne speech, is attack line that the NDP are a plan to pay off B.C.’s growing going to wreck the trillion-doldebt and perhaps even get rid lar LNG boom with a Quebecof the provincial sales tax with style moratorium on “fracking” an Alberta-style “prosperity to extract gas from deep shale fund” from liquefied natural gas formations. exports. That’s not an outright lie, Whether this is from imposbut it’s almost as speculative

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‘We’re doing this because Cedar is our home. It deserves the respect other schools get.’

as Clark’s notions of a 30-year windfall that could at best barely start during the next four-year term. The NDP are not calling for a moratorium on natural gas production. They’re calling for yet another “review,” one of many vague, wobbly positions that have been adopted by both dominant parties. An earlier premier named Glen Clark became famous for “freezing” things like ferry fares and car insurance rates. Now Christy Clark is “freezing” personal income tax rates for five years, and carbon tax rates too. That implies she’s planning to win this election and the next one, at a time when it is unclear whether she can even hold her own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey. The B.C. Liberals will cut small business taxes by a point, some time in the next five years. They will also increase income tax on large businesses and personal income of more than $150,000, but that’s not mentioned in their platform, since it goes against 12 years of their policy as a government. ◆ Tom Fletcher is a legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

– Maddie Lussier, regarding sending Cedar students to John Barsby, page 3.

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Late-night retailer implements all safety practices happened during late night hours, WorkSafe B.C. added another requirement that included measures extending to all latenight retail employers, including convenience stores with or without attached gas stations. Stores choosing to stay open late were required to either have two workers during late night hours or to physically separate a lone worker from the public with a barrier. To many it may seem intuitively that this is the right thing to do. It is not. Using a barrier or having two employees present would not have prevented the horrifying death of DePatie. And inside a retail store,

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Re: Sit-in part of campaign to restore Grant’s Law, April 11. I am writing to correct misinformation which makes several false claims about Grant’s Law and Mac’s Convenience Stores’ response to it. Grant’s Law is a WorkSafe B.C. regulation that was named in honour of Grant DePatie, a young gas station attendant killed on the job when he left the building during a drive-off theft. The law requires mandatory prepayment of fuel in B.C., eliminating the possibility of drive-off thefts and associated risks to employees. As the DePatie incident

these measures will actually increase the risk of harm in situations involving robbery and potential violence, not only to employees but also to customers. Between 2008 and 2011, the retail industry and WorkSafe B.C. developed and installed various barrier designs inside Mac’s stores to assess their impact. The evaluation, performed by Deloitte Canada, confirmed that barriers would focus aggression at store property or the employee(s). Store designs that tell visitors they are dangerous do not elicit friendly behaviour, and increase the likelihood unfriendly visitors will show aggression.

The argument for requiring two staff is that employees working alone are “sitting ducks” to violent attacks. However, as pointed out by Rosemary Erickson in her study Two Clerks, if someone enters a store with the willingness or intent to inflict harm, having two workers present only doubles the risk. The secret to personal security is to eliminate the intent to cause harm. In December 2011 WorkSafe B.C. included these measures in its late night retail regulation. All late night retailers are now required to install a barrier, employ two staff and/or establish a comprehensive violence

prevention program that includes: using a time-lock safe that can’t be opened during late-night hours; storing excess cash and lottery tickets in the timelock safe; posting signs advising the safe can’t be opened, there is limited cash and lottery tickets on the premises and the area is being monitored by video surveillance; ensuring good visibility inside and outside of the store; limiting access to the inside of the store; monitoring the business with video surveillance; and providing staff with monitored personal emergency transmitters The 2008 late-night retail regulation lacked any requirement to implement

proven measures such as these. The late-night retail regulation is an improved package of measures that protects staff both day and night, not just after 11 p.m. – just like mandatory prepayment of fuel. To ensure these measures are working effectively, late-night retailers will also have to pass periodic security audits by independent auditors. Mac’s Convenience Stores will continue to implement any and all practices that contribute to the safety of employees and the public.

Doug Hartl manager security/loss prevention Mac’s Convenience Stores

Couple’s good intentions won’t solve growing rabbit problem cycle of overpopulation. Neither Henderson or Ter Veer mention that they are doing this before releasing them. Those rabbits breed more in their new environment which only shifts the problem somewhere else. It also provides food for owls, hawks, hunters and dogs. Spaying and neutering is the only answer to the end of the rabbit situation in Nanaimo. The businesses that have hired, or are thinking of hiring the pair, should finance the spaying and neutering as a sign of goodwill. Rabbits are also my passion, and I have had more than 200 spayed or neutered. I would love to hear from Henderson and Ter Veer to perhaps provide some advice from my 12 years of rescuing rabbits.

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Gulf Island route best for bridge To the Editor,

Re: Floating bridge a solution, Letters, April 4. Michael Mosdell has the right idea to eliminate B.C. Ferries, ease the burden of Vancouver Island citizens and tourists and those trying to move goods on and off the Island. The best connector – be it a floating bridge or stationary bridge between Vancouver Island and the mainland – would go from Chemainus, to Salt Spring Island, through Bodega Ridge and Dionisio provin-

cial parks on Galiano Island, to Tsawwassen on the mainland. A floating bridge would be acceptable if there was a pillar in the middle to accommodate sea traffic. The water mileage would be minimal on this route, with the longest point from Dionisio Park to Tsawwassen.

Dave Noble Nanaimo

Ferries treats smokers boorishly To the Editor,

I am a taxpayer and I am also a smoker. I recently travelled on a B.C. Ferry that my taxes help sup-

port, and was disgusted at the way smokers are treated on my ferry system. I am aware that my smoke will bother other people, and as a consequence try hard to respect nonsmokers’ rights But, I have rights too. Yes, I am willing to go outside to smoke. However, as I tried to find a place to sit in the designated smoking section on the ferry, I realized there was absolutely no sheltered area for smokers. We are expected to stand out in the rain with no dry place to sit or take shelter from the wind. Seven metres away, is a covered, wind protected area for non-smokers with dry seating. Is this fair? I paid for my passage just like non-smokers, but receive none of the respect they expect. Being a smoker is not a dirty word and

Lower dam water, problem solved To the Editor,

Re: Delaying decision a waste of time, Letters, April 20. J. Sharpe calls it “constant harping.” Do we as taxpayers wish to waste another $7 million on a costly and foolish undertaking? It’s not the dams that need to be removed for safety, it’s the water. What part of that is so hard to figure out? Lower the water, problem solved and millions of dollars saved. Is everyone asleep at the wheel?

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I resent being treated like a pariah. Someone better take note. Smokers pay taxes, but most important, we also vote. How about a little respect?

Re: Couple takes aim at rabbit population, April 18. Although Ashley Henderson and Josh Ter Veer think they have good intentions and are doing the right thing, I wonder if their goal of being hired by the city or businesses is to make a profit off these poor rabbits? If they were truly as passionate about rabbits as they say they are, then the rabbits’ best interest is the bottom line. The pair’s simple relocation idea is not the answer. In fact, being in possession of these rabbits and then releasing them elsewhere is animal abandonment on their part. As well, any businesses that hire Henderson and Ter Veer could be liable for taking part in animal abandonment. Rabbits must be spayed or neutered to bring an end to the

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that emerging global explored the imporconversation is called tance of esthetics, Successful Cities. values and leaderThe planning and ship as essential difcreation of a sucferentiators between cessful city requires cities. In short, those unwavering leadercities that displayed ship, vision, persisconcerns for aesthettence, determination ics (i.e., community and flexibility. design, vibrant attracThe Conference tive public spaces), Board of Canada in invested in culture, 2007 noted, “Canada’s promoted progressive prosperity depends values (support for on the success of our their fellow citizens) cities.” But, and displayed more recent supportive uest evidence leadership points to an (able and willomment increased ing to make emphasis important upon a range of faccommunity-based tors that affect the decisions) were inevisuccess of a city. tably seen to be more Factors influenced attractive for the new by trans disciplinary knowledge economy. considerations. Nanaimo is well As a result, notions positioned to become of a successful city a successful city. are more likely to The recently formed examine the culture, working relationship development, envibetween the City of ronment, governance Nanaimo, Greater and social state of a Nanaimo Chamber of city as much as its Commerce, and Vaneconomic health. It couver Island Univeris that breadth of facsity to promote the tors that have led to following 12 elements a broader concept of of a Successful City Successful Cities. bodes well for the Charles Landry and future of Nanaimo. Richard Florida found The three partners cities that were crehope to engage with ative (i.e., knowledge a large number of based economies) Nanaimo organizadisplayed a high tions to promote the quality of life. Florida notion that cities in Who’s Your City need to have strong

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Caregivers in Nanaimo can learn tools and strategies for weathering the losses in a free six-part education program offered by the society beginning next month. Coping with Transitions in Dementia Caregiving, and Dimensions of Loss and Grief runs on six Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5, from 6-8:30 p.m. It covers the following topics: u Introduction to transitions. u Dimensions of grief. u Living with my grief. u Honouring my grief: the treasured moments.

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amelia smit, Preventing alcohol and Risk-Related trauma in youth coordinator central and North island, left, receives a $500 donation for the PaRty program from denise larsen, president of Rotary club of Nanaimo daybreak. the program allows grade 10 students to visit Nanaimo Regional general Hospital to see firsthand the aftermath of dangerous behavior.

Dog owners scoop the poop I t ’s g ro s s a n d smelly, but cleaning it up is the law and helps protect the environment. Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture is teaming up with Coastal Animal Control Services to remind dog owners to Scoop the Poop. In the community, bacteria from several different types of waste are the No. 1 pollutant of rivers, lakes and ocean. Just one day’s waste from one dog can contain 7.8 million fecal coliform bacteria. With more than 8,000 dogs in Nanaimo, it’s pretty clear dealing with dog doo is a big deal. The best thing for dog owners to do is to pick up after their dog every single time. This way pet waste is not left on the ground to be picked up in storm water running off

with into our creeks, lakes and the ocean. Follow these steps to be part of the solution to pet waste contamination. Bring it – Always bring a plastic bag when you walk your dog, even if you are just heading out around your neighbourhood. Perhaps keep one in your purse or jacket at all times. All dog off-leash parks are equipped with at least one dog bag dispenser and garbage can. Scoop it – Use the bag as a glove to pick up the waste. Scoop up the waste and turn the bag inside out and around the waste. Do not throw bags into the trees or off to the side of the trail. Not only is this littering and unpleasant to look at, but poop not disposed of properly

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Jason O’Keeffe, left, plays Dr. Gachet, and David Nuamah plays Vincent van Gogh in Aspengrove School’s play Van Gogh: Before the Legacy. The play, written, directed and performed by the school’s Grade 10 students, won this year’s B.C. Youthwrite competition. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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he mind of a troubled artist is a haunted world. It’s a world of demons and desperation and a fight against reality. The story of Vincent van Gogh’s inner troubles in an asylum was the subject of a tale penned by the Aspengrove Grade 10 fine arts class. For more than five months the 19 students collaborated during the writing process to bring the story to life. Hours of work was thrown out and started again to perfect the production. But that hard work paid off when the class learned it was one of three high schools cho-

sen as winners for the B.C. Youthwrite competition. Only three winners are chosen and the class gets to perform their piece during the Sears British Columbia Drama Festival at Douglas College in New Westminster. The festival runs May 2-5. The play, called Van Gogh: Before the Legacy, is the story of the artist’s life before he became famous. “It’s about him in the asylum and his experiences with the doctors and his fighting his own mind,” said Jason O’Keeffe, who plays Dr. Gachet in the show. The stage is split in two and

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“The story is him battling his reality and his haunted side and ultimately the haunted side wins,” said Nuamah. The show is written, directed, staged and performed by the Grade 10 class with the supervision of Aspengrove teachers Jill McElwain and Dustin Orser. “They have written some pretty extreme imagery and it really tells the tale,” said McElwain. “We feel really honoured to be invited to perform. Only three schools maximum are invited to perform. It’s amazing.” The students were told they won the B.C. Youthwrite Com-

petition during a school assembly. “It was extremely overwhelming…I started screaming,” said Jasmine Chen. Jin Young Lim, who also helped write the play said she was speechless at first. “I didn’t believe it at first,” she said. Before the students perform the play in New Westminster they are staging the play in Parksville’s Community Conference Centre Monday (April 29) at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will go to the Mid-Island Branch of the Canada Mental Health Association.

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The Haven announces artists in residence The Haven, on Gabriola Island, is welcoming two young artists to its grounds later this year to study and develop their artwork. The organization offered residency to emerging artists under 30 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The organization chose Claire Uhlick and Brooke Leifso as this years artists in residence. The pair will live at The Haven between Sept. 15 and Oct. 5, and receive free accommodation, a work space, the opportunity to work with Gabriola artists

versity of Alberta in 2009. “I am very excited about this opportunity to be the next Haven artist in residence,” said Uhlick, in a press release. “I am really looking forward to three weeks of concentrated studio work on beautiful Gabriola Island Photos Contributed and the possibilities Brooke Leifso, left, and Claire Uhlick, right, are The for growth and interHaven’s young artists in residence. This year The disciplinary commuHaven chose emerging artists under 30 to celebrate nication The Haven its 30th anniversary. provides.” Leifso has a bachand more. The proUhlick studied fine elor of arts in drama gram was created in arts at MacEwan Uni- from the University of partnership with the versity before finish- Alberta. Gabriola Arts Coun- ing her bachelor of “This artist in resicil. fine arts at the Uni- dence at The Haven

enables me to commit time to personal and artistic growth,” said Leifso in a press release. “I am excited to work with The Haven and see it as an opportune place to grow my artistic process. I’m hoping it will allow me the space to hone my skills and sharpen my knowledge.”

The artists were selected by a panel of judges consisting or Anne Fleming, Jeremy Loveday, Colin McCue and Mary Holdgrafer. Last year’s artists were visual artist Sande Waters and poet Shirley Serviss. For more information about Gabriola’s The Haven please go to www.haven.ca.

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Shine performs concert at Vault Shine performs during the Troubador Concert Series at the Vault Sunday (April 26), 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or call 250-5912275.

Isle of the arts offers learning opportunities Gabriola is celebrating creativity during The Isle of the Arts Festival starting today (April 25). The festival runs until May 5 and features a host of artistic opportunities to learn various disciplines through workshops. The event kicks off with Pints, Prose and Poetry at 6 p.m. at the Surf Pub. It features presentations by poets and writers, which includes Dede Crane, Roger Farr, Bill Gaston, George Szanto and Susan Yates. Admission to the kickoff is $40, which includes beer or wine. Numerous workshops are being held every day throughout the festival. People must register for workshops in advance as many have limited space. On Friday (April 26)

Crane leads The Art of Writing for Young adults and children at The Commons 10 am. to 1 p.m. Registration is $15. Szanto leads a two day workshop, How to Write a Mystery Novel, at The Commons Saturday (April 27) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. and Sunday (April 28) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration for the workshop is $35. Saturday also features four other workshops: Embellishments Modern Embroider y and Applique with Kat Domsky, Sculpting a Cob Oven with Pollen Heath, Build a Whirly Bird with Deborah Dallyn and Activist Art with Hayden Harvey. Sunday features five workshops including: Herbal Medicine

Making with Heather Macleod, The Roller Coaster Ride of Memoir Writing with Naomi Beth Wakan, Felt Jewelry Basics with Siki McIvor, Build a Garden Gate with Sylvia Kiviloo and Rock Mosaics with Karen Aaker. Monday (April 29) features two workshops: Simple Book Binding with Deborah Dallyn and Art Talk Professional Development for Artists led by Melinda Mollineaux. People can learn

about creating designs on fabric Tuesday (April 30) during Screen Printing on Fabric led by Kat Domsky. The event features more than 30 workshops. For a full list of the workshops, locations and registration fees please go to http://artsgabriola.ca. The Isle of the Arts is presented by the Gabriola Arts Council and is held in conjunction with B.C. Arts and Culture Week, which runs until April 27.

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Photography club showcases work The creations of Gabriola photographers take flight during an upcoming spring photo show. A range of framed, plaque, canvas-mounted prints and greeting cards will be on display during the Gabriola Photography Club’s event, called Fancy Takes Flight,

Sunday (April 28) noon to 4 p.m. at Rollo Centre, located at 685 North Rd. Pieces on display cover a wide range of subjects including abstracts, landscapes, wildlife and nature. To learn more about the club please call 250-247-9430.

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Youth Choir members, from left front row, Micalla Wallace, Sean Hagarty, Sophie Pederson and Island Consort members, back row left, Solveig Farquharson, Andrew Osborne and Val Duthie are warming up their voices for the Island Consort Chamber Choir’s Forever Young Concert Sunday (April 28).

Angelic voices sing spring songs The Island Consort Chamber Choir embraces the sounds of youth during its upcoming concert Forever Young Sunday (April 28). The event is at St. Andrew’s Church at 7:30 p.m. and also features the Nanaimo Youth Choir as guest performers. “To hear children sing is to hear the voices of angels,” said Bruce Farquharson, director Island Consort Chamber Choir, in a press release. “And the awardwinning Nanaimo Youth Choir, directed by Martin Smith, really does sing with purity of sound

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The Gabriola Garden Club is asking people to dig deep into their designing skills to create a logo for the organization. The club is accepting submissions until Tuesday (April 30). People are asked to submit a pdf by e-mailing Gerry Stefanson at gerry26@ me.com. The winning entry will receive a one-year membership to the Gabriola Garden Club.

Contest looking for songwriters The Islands Songwriting contest is accepting entries. The theme this year is food and can cover aspects such as growing, cooking, seeds, gardening and more. People are encouraged to think outside the box. Nine semifinalists will peform for a live audience and the top three perform at the Island Folk Festival in Duncan July 19. The deadline is June 1 and the entry fee is $25. Contest rules and entry forms are available at www. islandfolkfestival.ca.

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Walk of Fame seeks entries for music mentorship prize Canada’s Walk of Fame is making the final call for applications for its Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize. The application deadline is Tuesday (April 30) 11:59 p.m. ET. The grand prize winner will be announced in June a n d w i l l re c e i v e $25,000, performance opportunities at major venues, 20 hours of private studio time at Metalworks Studio with an appointed producer and periodic mentorship with Rik Emmett and Gil Moore from Triumph, 10 hours of studio time in the Tragically Hip’s private studio with mentor Gord Sinclair

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Pacific Gael pipes spring sounds Pipes and drums will fill St. Andrew’s Church this Sunday (April 28). Pacific Gael Pipes and Drums is hosting its spring concert Sunday from 2-4 p.m. with special guests Anna Atkinson and the Brigadoon Highland Dancers. The pipe and drum band formed in 1992 and is open to all age groups. An important part of the organization is its youth program.

Pacific Gael is looking for more youths to join the program and invite people to check out if bag piping or drumming might be something they are interested in by attending the spring concert. The band practices once a week and offers free instruction from beginners to advanced. Tickets are $15, $12 for children under 12 and are available by calling 250-756-9436, e-mailing pacificgael@live.ca or at the door.

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Country music fires up Clips Hockey players have usually got the ghetto blaster on in the locker room to help them get pumped up. More often than not the Nanaimo Clippers are listening to country, so they’re looking forward to Chad Brownlee getting the Western Canada Cup started with a concert Friday (April 26) at the Beban Park Social Centre. Trevor Fitzgerald, Clippers captain, thinks the concert’s going to be awesome. “Most of the team likes country…” he said. “I’ve got 1,000 songs on my iPod, probably 900 of them country.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 or $28 for students. Call 250-751-0593 or go online to www. nanaimoclippers.com.

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This kind of tournament hockey is about as unpredictable as it gets, and that’s what might make it so intriguing. The Western Canada Cup faces off on Saturday (April 27) at Frank Crane Arena. The host Nanaimo Clippers will be joined in the tourney by the Surrey Eagles, Alberta’s Brooks Bandits, Saskatchewan’s Yorkton Terriers and Manitoba’s Steinbach Pistons. The five teams will play a round robin to determine four playoff spots, then there will be a curling-style playoff to crown a WCC champion and then a second qualifier to nationals. It’s a format that’s totally different from a typical playoff hockey series. “There’s no Game 1, Game 2. Every game’s a Game 7,” said Trevor Fitzgerald, Clippers captain. “You’ve got to look at it that way, that every game counts.” Another difference is the opposition. For B.C. Hockey League fans, it’s a rare opportunity to see the champions from junior A leagues in three other provinces. For the participating teams, it means taking the ice against opponents they’ve never faced before, and may never face again. “We have done some pre-scouting and we do

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have an idea of what and who we’re playing against,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “But hockey’s hockey. I don’t think there’s massive adjustments that you go out and make depending on who you’re playing.” Ryan Papaioannou, coach of the Bandits, said his team won’t underestimate or overestimate any opponent at the tournament. “They’re obviously

all teams we’ve never played. [We’ll] just make sure that we play well every time we’re out there,” he said. “We’d just be going on overload if we were trying to prepare four different games, four different game plans. We just need to make sure we worry about ourselves.” That’s the mindset of all the teams. In tournament hockey there isn’t time to develop a dislike for an opponent, as there

would be in a playoff series. “I think it will be more intense than you think,” said Vandekamp. “You don’t need past-history rivalries to create intensity. What this intensity will be built on is the pot of gold that’s on the end of the rainbow – we’ve got a chance to go to a national tournament here. That in itself will create the competitiveness necessary to make for a good hockey game.”

Paul Dyck, coach of the Pistons, said the WCC teams are representing their cities and their provinces, so players will take some pride and accountability in that. “There are no builtup rivalries or hatred between individual players or teams, but there’s a lot at stake here,” he said. “I’m sure there’s going to be some animosity by the end of the first game.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Nanaimo Clippers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the favourites going into the Western Canada Cup tournament. But they have one thing going for them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no team wants it more than they do. Of course, the other four participants, all provincial champions, want to win their way to nationals. The Clippers want that, too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but they also want to win because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got something to prove. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I feel about it. I hope thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how some

of our players feel, too,â&#x20AC;? said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty obvious we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win our way to the tournament, so that in itself creates a sense of needing to prove that we belonged here all along.â&#x20AC;? Going into this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post-season, the Clippers made it clear they wanted to win a championship and earn their host berth in the WCC. They ended up being upset in the first round by the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Meanwhile, the Surrey Eagles, Brooks

Bandits, Yorkton Terriers and Steinbach Pistons played on, and won their respective provincial championships. Clippers players pointed out that they split their season series with the Eagles this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually one of the strongest leagues in the whole nation,â&#x20AC;? said Josh Bryan, Clippers alternate captain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I think we all believe that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right there. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a strong enough team. If we work hard enough, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the systems and the mindset and I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got

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All of the champions playing in the Western Canada Cup have momentum on their side, but perhaps none more so than the Surrey Eagles. Though the Eagles (3513-3-4) finished 2012-13 with the best record in the B.C. Hockey League, some considered their Fred Page Cup victory over the Penticton Vees to be a bit of an upset. That said, the Eagles are white hot, having rolled through the playoffs with a 14-3 record. “And really, [we] have been on a pretty good roll since Christmas,” said Matt Erhart, Eagles coach. “We’re on a bit of an emotional high, and our guys are focused. They want to win the Royal Bank Cup. We haven’t talked about the Royal Bank Cup yet, but everyone knows that’s what we’re after. [Westerns] is just another stage we have to get through.” Michael Santaguida has a 1.65 goals-against average this spring for the Eagles. Michael Stenerson is their top playoff scorer with 20 points and Brady Shaw is a pro prospect.

If there is a favourite going into the Western Canada Cup, it is the Brooks Bandits. The Alberta Junior Hockey League club (534-3) set a record for most wins, then added a championship to the trophy case. The Bandits were challenged in the playoffs, with one series going to seven games. “We faced some adversity and I guess our guys showed that they have some pretty good resolve,” said Ryan Papaioannou, Bandits coach. Whether or not his team is the favourite doesn’t matter one bit, he said. “There’s going to be four champions there and there’s going to be a really hungry Nanaimo Clippers team playing in front of their home fans,” Papaioannou said. “I think everybody’s got a really good opportunity to move on.” Cam Maclise is the Bandits’ leading scorer with 19 points and defenceman Maddison Smiley was named the AJHL’s playoff MVP. Michael Fredrick is the team’s No. 1 goalie.

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Junior T-men aiming higher I BOXLA TEAM opens season in Coquitlam.

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The Nanaimo Timbermen junior A team can put last year firmly behind them, because a new season has arrived. T h e Ti m b e r m e n open the 2013 B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season Saturday (April 27) on the road against the Coquitlam Adanacs. The junior A club has a new coaching staff, new roster additions and players returning after being rented out to contending teams. “We’ve brought in a lot of nice sticks up front and we’ve got a little bit more sandpaper on the back which is something that’s always important in this league,” said Jon Nicholson, Timbermen general manager. “With that toughness and the work ethic that the coaches are instilling, I think we’re going to be a tough team to play against.” Brad Dougan, coach of the T-men, thinks the team has a group of guys that will be able to match up favourably with some of the top teams in the BCJALL. “We’re built on strength, so I think the smaller, faster teams will give us a bit of a run for our money,” said Dougan. “But I think we’re a lot smarter, that we can make up for it.” Dougan will be assisted behind the bench this season by Ken Morrison.

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Quickfacts NANAIMO TIMBERMEN junior A lacrosse team starts the B.C. Junior A lacrosse league season saturday (April 27) in Coquitlam.

The junior A T-men haven’t yet selected a captain, but will choose one in the coming weeks, probably from the group of alternate captains that includes Macgregor Johnston, Brett Fleming and Ryan Hanna. Here’s a look at the 2013 junior A Timbermen:

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OFFENCE Nanaimo Timbermen player Brett Fleming looks to pass the ball during a B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League T w o v e t e r a n s game last season against the Coquitlam Adanacs. The 2013 season starts Saturday (April 27). who will be looked GOALTENDING DEFENCE to for scoring are The last line of Corey Shires and Good lacrosse teams Mitch Parker. The not only lock things defence is expected to Nanaimoites led the down on defence, but be one of Nanaimo’s junior A T-men offen- they turn around and greatest strengths sively last year before transition the ball up this season with Pete being traded to con- the floor. Dougan said Dubenski returning to tenders. Nanaimo needs to the crease. “He’s going to work “It’s invaluable to transition well for the have that playoff team to have success. a lot of minutes this experience and get “Junior A is so quick. year and he’s ready that chance to play in Five-on-five, settling it for it; he’s ready for those big games,” said down is not going to the challenge,” DouNicholson. “That’s win you games,” he gan said. Nicholson said it going to be big for our said. “Faceoffs and team and hopefully it transition is huge in will be important for will rub off to some of this league and that’s Timbermen defendthe other guys, just where games are ers to make life easier on their goaltender what it will won.” take to get SEASON A priority by forcing opponents to that next for the defen- to take more shots PREVIEW s i v e g u y s , from the outside. level.” Parker said though, will OUTLOOK t h e T- m e n be limiting of fence will rely scoring chances. Hanna said he on moving the ball “We wanted to be thinks the T-men have quickly, getting the harder to play against the talent to compete ball low and being and we wanted guys this season, but said physical on picks. that were going to it will take hard work. Two junior B stand- really work for it,” Some early season outs from the Arm- said Nicholson. success would sure strong Shamrocks, A l e x M c D o u g a l l help, too. Brett Hawr ys and a n d M i t c h B a c k “ I t ’s e x t r e m e l y Owen Barker, come strom are two of important. You’ve w i t h re a d y - m a d e the team’s primary got to have that winchemistry and will shut-down defend- ning mentality going also contribute offen- ers, with McDougall into the rest of the sively. Brady Jor- also adept in transi- season,” Hanna said. gensen is another tion. Ryan Hanna is “Once you have that newcomer who will another contributor winning feeling, you be relied upon. on defence/transition know what it’s like Nick Sanderson and and Nanaimo sports to win and you know Macgregor Johnston fans will recognize V.I. to keep pushing that will both re-join the Raiders lineman Jor- pressure at the end roster in the com- dan Kuziek on D. of the game and give ing weeks and both B i g Ty s o n R o e it that last 100 per are expected to add returns to the unit cent.” Office Number: 250-933-5313 offence. next month. sports@nanaimobulletin.com Authorized by Heather Harrison, Financial Agent, 604-430-8600 | CUPE 3787

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Motocross season revs up Motocross riders have their bikes tuned up for what’s shaping up to be another fastpaced season. Nanaimo’s Wasteland Motocross Park hosts its first major race of the season on Sunday (April 28) as Round 2 of the Vancouver Island Motocross Series roars into the Weigles Road facility at the top of Doumont hill.

Saturday will be a practice day at the track and Sunday’s racing is slated to run until about 4 p.m. Wastelands will hold a Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation national-series race June 2 and then will also host Island fall series stops in September and October. For more info, visit w w w. n a n a i m o m x . com.

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Home runs helped the VIBI Mariners win a couple of games last weekend, but the team doesn’t necessarily need to rely on the long ball to win. Nanaimo’s Vancou-

ver Island Baseball Institute team will just try to play smart, focused ball in Lethbridge, Alta. on Saturday (April 27) and Sunday against the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs. Nanaimo’s Cody Andreychuk, who hit three dingers last weekend, said VIBI’s best offence

came when guys got focused in the ondeck circle. “It all starts with our leadoff guys in each inning and what they’re doing to kind of build that inning for us,” Andreychuk said. “Guys getting walks, guys getting hits; guys having an approach is really what it was – an approach to go hit.”

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VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6 - APRIL 2013

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin B9

CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

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

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

Community Planning Section Community Safety and Development Division Service & Resource Centre 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo Ph (250) 755-4483

Need help or have questions? Contact the Finance Department via email: mybills.tax@nanaimo.ca or by phone: 250-755-4415.

CITY HAPPENINGS COUNCIL KEY DATE CALENDAR - 2013

NOTICE APPOINTMENT TO THE NANAIMO ADVISORY PLANNING COMMITTEE

All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street.

All City of Nanaimo Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held Nanaimo City Council is now accepting applications for the Nanaimo Advisory Planning Committee to fill two in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, vacancies: located at 80 Commercial St. • Neighbourhood Association representative (a member of a neighbourhood association), for a term ending 2016-JUN-30; and • Environment Community representative (a member of an environmental organization), for a term ending 2016-JUN-30. The Nanaimo Advisory Planning Committee makes recommendations to Council on proposed amendments and initiatives related to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw, and brings a broad community based perspective to monitoring and protecting the integrity of the OCP which represents the community vision. Citizens who are interested in volunteering their time to serve on the Nanaimo Advisory Planning Committee, are invited to obtain a ‘Council Appointment Form – Nanaimo Advisory Planning Committee’ from the Legislative Services Department, 238 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo, BC (250-755-4405), or online at www.nanaimo.ca under Municipal Hall > City Council > Publications and Forms. Terms of Reference and additional information on the Nanaimo Advisory Planning Committee may be obtained by contacting the Community Planning Section at (250) 755-4483. In order to be considered, completed application forms must be submitted to the Legislative Services Department prior to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 2013-MAY-07.

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

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

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

May 2........................... Public Hearing May 6 ..............Committee of the Whole May 13 ...................... Council Meeting May 15 ........ Deadline - Adoption of Tax Rates & Financial Plan Bylaws May 20 ��VICTORIA DAY May 27 ........................ Council Meeting June 1 to 4 ............ FCM Convention Vancouver June 6 ............................Public Hearing June 10 .................... Council Meeting

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George Anderson - Cell: 250-713-8201 Bill Bestwick - Res: 250-753-7065 Diane Brennan - Cell: 250-713-6996 Ted Greves - Res. 250-729-0714 Diana Johnstone - Res: 250-754-9996 Jim Kipp - Res: 250-753-5212 Bill McKay - Cell: 250-668-5969 Fred Pattje - Res: 250-758-7575

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The Rio raises the bar for smallcar value, features and style. “Direct fuel injection” and “sixspeed automatic transmission” are phrases not normally associated with entry-level transportation, but here they both are in a nearly perfectly styled small car. The pleasing sheetmetal is highlighted by the fact that the Rio sedan and Rio five-door hatchback have completely different front ends. Kia didn’t just put a hatchback on the tail of the Rio and call it a day. That kind of attention to detail extends to the dashboard layout that’s clearly presented and, due to a reduction of hard plastic surfaces, is far richer looking than in past Rios. The air conditioning, rear-window heat and ventilation toggle switches are a particularly nice touch. The standard 1.6-litre four-cylinder produces 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque, which is decent in a 1,150-kilogram vehicle. All Rio models come with a six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic. To help save fuel dollars, automatic-equipped cars can be ordered with what Kia calls Idle Stop and Go (ISG). This feature shuts off the engine after the

It’s tough to fault the Sportage, which covers a fairly broad spectrum of price, features and performance. The base powerplant is a 176-horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder that’s hooked to a six-speed manual transmission (available only in base front-wheel drive models). A six-speed automatic is optional and returns slightly better fuel economy than the manual. Optional is a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder. The Sportage is a front driver by nature, while the optional all-wheel-drive system directs 100 per cent of the engine’s torque to the front wheels until tire slip is detected. At that point, the required power is instantly deployed to the rear wheels. Additionally, a manually selected “lock mode” allows for a fixed 50:50 torque split at speeds up to 40 km/h for those times when sustained maximum traction is required. You can get either engine in front- or all-wheel-drive models. The base LX Sportage includes Kia’s UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system along with air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth

Type: Four-door sedan/hatchback Base engine (hp): 1.6-litre DOHC I4 (138) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic L/100 km(city/highway): 6.6/4.9 (MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control, stability control Weight (kg): 2,430

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Type: Four-door sport-utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (176) Optional engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (260) Layout: Front-engine, front/all-wheel drive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (opt./std. with turbo) L/100 km(city/highway): 10.0/6.9 (2.4, MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control, stability control Weight (kg): 1,430

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Although there are only minor changes to the exterior of the 2013 Ram 1500 pickups, there are a number of changes to the mechanicals, not the least of which is an eight-speed automatic transmission.

eight-speed will be the segment leader in light trucks. The second engine choice is the proven overhead valve 5.7L Hemi V8 with 395hp with a stated 12 per cent fuel consumption improvement

over the 2012 version of the Hemi. Standard transmission is a sixspeed automatic. Lastly is the 4.7L SOHC V8 with 310hp mated to a six-speed automatic and aimed primarily at fleet sales.

Ram is offered in short and long boxes, three cab sizes and no less then seven trim levels (SXT, SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Sport, Laramie and Laramie Longhorn). At the press launch

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Ram claims the 3.6L has the same grunt as a V8. The ride, not the power, was the best part. Even without the optional air suspension, the Ram tracked the narrow roads in that part of the state tenaciously. Later towing a big trailer with a large ATV strapped to it, the Ram pulled up and down gentle grades with no discernable sense of the transmission hunting the rev range for more power. The unique Ram Box built into each side of the bed can now be opened and locked remotely and it is also illuminated. It keeps things dry but, if needed, it can carry ice and there is a drain plug. There are some 45 safety/driver aids on every Ram, most standard. With 16 per cent of Canadian vehicle sales being pickups, obviously a lot is riding on the 2013 Ram. Could this be the year of the Ram?

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hen it comes to pickups, details are everything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something not lost on engineers when it comes to the new 2013 Ram 1500. Forgetting trim levels, there are literally hundreds of ways to fit out light pickups due to the myriad of needs and uses. A new wrinkle these days are everrising fuel/operating costs and that means combining expected brawn with new levels of weight saving and fuel economy. It starts with the use of an eight-speed automatic transmission, the first I know of in a pickup truck. Appreciated by those who know trucks is the ability to shift from reverse to drive quickly when towing or navigating in snow, mud, load-

ing ramps, work sites and parking lots. The eight-speed is part of a new thermal management system that quickly raises the temperatures of the transmission and engine. Ram engineers found that heating fluids as soon as possible improved fuel efficiency by 1.7 per cent purely by cutting parasitic losses. The eight-speed will be standard on the new 3.6-litre V6 and will be optionally available on the 5.7litre Hemi V8. The quad cam V6 is used widely across the Chrysler model lineup and, in the Ram, it produces 305 horsepower. More importantly, it offers 42 per cent more horses, 11 per cent more torque and an expected 22 per cent better fuel economy than the 3.7L V6 it replaces. Official fuel ratings were still being calculated at this writing but Ram executives expect the 3.6L with

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The future of mobility is egg-citing Inbrief Jag earns car design award The Jaguar F-Type was awarded 2013 World Car Design of the Year. “The F-Type is a sports car that is true to Jaguar’s design values – beauty of line and purity of form – and I’m honoured that the World Car of the Year jury has recognized our work with this award,” said Ian Callum, director of design Jaguar, said. More than 40 cars were considered, by an advisory panel before final consideration by the 66 World Car of the Year jury members.

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The E4U egg car is one of several creations, showcased during the IDEA Festival 2012, from engineers at Hyundai who are looking for methods of providing personal transportation in crowded cities.

The production model of Suzuki’s all-new C-segment crossover made its world premiere at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show in March. The crossover is based on the concept car S-Cross and has advanced 4WD technology, one of Suzuki’s specialities.

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Hyundai has revealed unique concepts for single-person future mobility, designed for use in congested cities across the globe. Prototypes have been created by engineers working at the company’s research and development (R&D) centre in Korea for an internal contest called the ‘IDEA festival’. For the last three years, Hyundai has been organizing this internal contest to enhance and expand research and development staff’s creativity, and to discover fresh ideas for future mobility. There is always one overriding theme, but there are no boundaries for the ideas. Contestants demonstrate how new thinking can truly create new and innovative possibilities. Hyundai’s engineers submit their ideas, which get evaluated based on creativity, technology, fun and relevance to the theme. Winning teams from the first round then compete in a presentation contest and approximately half of the ideas make it to the finals. The final ideas are produced and demonstrated on the festival day in Korea. There was a wide range of prototypes showcased at the IDEA festival 2012, including the E4U egg car, one of the winning ideas. Hyundai is currently preparing for the IDEA festival 2013 with its staff submitting their ideas this month. The theme this year is R&D for Customers, focusing on how to

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New BMW M6 Gran Coupe combines luxury with latest driving technology BMW is calling its new M6 Gran Coupe high-performance sports car “a vision of poise and assurance.” The vehicle, positioned to be the flagship of BMW’s M class, is powered by a high-revving V8 engine that boasts M TwinPower Turbo

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August 16, 1942 - April 17, 2013 Diana passed away, peacefully, in Nanaimo with family by her side. She was predeceased by her mother, Ann; father, Maurice; brother, John; and son, David. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Darrell (Michelle) Jones and her daughter, Caroline (Chris) Burnley. Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandchildren Megan, Rachel, Jacob and Erin were a great joy to her. She was also a wonderful sister to Roy (Freda) Chartrand, Gerry (Brenda) Chartrand, Jean (Barrie) Mill and Linda (Josh) Van Hoof. Many nieces, nephews and friends will also miss her. Diana was a caregiver in all that she did and was happiest when doing for others. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. Special thanks to Dr. Kirsty McIlwaine, the nurses of the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH and the volunteers from the Hospice Society. At Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, a celebration of life will be held in Ontario. If you wish, donations may be made to the Nanaimo Hospice Society or the BC Cancer Agency.

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GARDENING

PAINTING

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

YOUR ALL SEASON YARD MAINTENANCE

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

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

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

Dave: 250-716-1126 or Grant: Cell 250-668-2429

Small Island Painting

Residential/Commercial Reasonable rates Seniors Discount 10%

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

HANDYPERSONS

(250) 667-1189

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

WOYKE’S PAINTING. Quality Guaranteed. Over 20 years experience. Senior discounts. Call Ben for a Free estimate. 250-713-5000 or bswoyke@shaw.ca

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

GARAGE SALES ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Sat, Apr 27th 9-3pm. Hot dogs, Coffee, Pop

#10 Buttertubs Dr. Indoors! ~All Welcome~

PETS PET CARE SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

*New Queen MATTRESS Set* PILLOW TOP IN PLASTIC Mfr. Warranty. Must Sell! $200 ~ (1)250-465-2485

Buttertubs Seniors

PLUMBING

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

FURNITURE

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL STAND-UP Kenmore freezer, frost free, white, energy star, excellent working condition. $200. Call (250)927-5797.

CENTRAL NANAIMO. Moving sale. Sat & Sun., April 27 & 28, 9am-4pm. Furniture, tools, clothes, accessories, household, etc. 1368 Ivy Lane - follow green signs off Departure Bay & Hammond Bay Rd. COUNTRY CLUB3101 Country Club Dr., Sat, Apr 27, 9am-1pm. Huge! Household, antiques, collectibles & more.

GIANT GARAGE SALE 10 families

BURIAL PLOTS

Lazy T Ranch 3576 Jinglepot Rd. Friday April 26 Saturday April 27 Sunday April 28 9am-3pm.

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

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

1.877.835.6670

FREE ITEMS

RENOVATE NOW!

FREE: GARDEN swing for 3 people. You pick up. Call (250)754-5710.

HOSPITAL AREA, 2129 Duggan Rd., Fri (2pm-4pm) & Sat, (10am-4pm), April. 26 & 27. MOVING SALE. Too many items to list. Rain or shine.

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft www.kingofﬂoors.com

Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Painting, Roofing & Finish Carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Insured

FRIENDLY FRANK

Richard 250-729-7809

2 GREEN folding chairs, $15. Bookcase, 11.5”wx69.5”h, 5 shelves, $20 obo. Call (250)753-4130.

LANDSCAPING

4 IKEA kitchen chairs, white with cane seats, $40. Pine bookshelf, $40. (250)714-0712

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

ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, wood, oak finish, smoky glass door. 53”x53”x22”. Mint cond. $99 (250)741-0451

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

GARDENA PUSH reel lawn mower, model 380C, mint cond, $95 obo. 250-758-3410.

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

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

LAWN MOWER, serviced, ready to cut, self propelled, $60 obo. (250)754-3571. PHONE CHAIR, beige, in excellent condition, $15. Call (250)758-8044. RECLINER ROCKER $99. (250)758-1792.

Chair,

SINGER SEWING machine; 3 drawer cabinet, foot control, carrying case, $95. 250-2444415 SOLID PINE wood desk, hutch and chair, exc. cond. $99. Call 250-760-7009. TABLE LAMPS: matching pair, $50; End tables: 6-sided w/doors, dark wood finish, $45. (250)741-0451

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

GARAGE SALES

Too much to list!

MOVING Sale: 970-B Brechin Rd. Sat’s & Sun’s throughout April, 8am-2pm. Everything Must Go! Parking at Church. NANAIMO: 4060 Tiki Lane, Sat, Apr. 27th, 8:30-12:30. Some furniture, kitchen, decor, lots of stuffed bears (some collectors) & Christmas decor, garden items + more. First garage sale in over 10 years!

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.

N.NANAIMO: SUN April 28, 9am-2pm. Maternity, kid’s & baby essentials, tricycle, toys, clothing & household items. 4385 Glencraig Drive. OAK TREE Manor (in the parkade) corner Hecate & Robarts Streets in downtown Nanaimo. Saturday, April 27th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Furniture, electronics, books, clothing & miscellaneous items. PARKSVILLE. 785 Sanderson Rd. Fri & Sat Apr. 26 & 27, 8-5. Lots of costume jewelery, some new, many collectables, fishing gear, furniture, misc.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm. GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14” wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 firm. Call (250)749-4780. H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivassi & track. (250)758-5073 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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sized“Nordheiner-Heintzman” comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.

NEW PRICE

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.

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

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

VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.

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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

HOMES WANTED

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

NANAIMO- 5431 Alta Vista Dr- (off Lost Lake Rd) Fri, Apr. 26, 12-3pm & Sat, Apr. 27 9-1pm. Household items, puzzles, quality cedar patio planters, bird feeders, bird houses. N. NANAIMO, 5971 Cathedral Cres., Sat, April. 27, 8am1pm. HUGE MOVING/GARAGE SALE. Everything MUST GO. Too many items to list!

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

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

LADYSMITH (Davis Rd area) near golf course, shopping, private, ocean/mtn views, 2200 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 F/P, in-law suite potential. Reduced, $260,000. Call (250)245-4155.

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

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

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

GARAGE SALES

MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com COMOX 4-BDRM house with nature at your doorstep. Watch salmon and trout from your arch bridge over Brooklyn Creek. Total privacy with old cedars and backing onto Salish Park, yet close to downtown, golf, beach and schools. House completely renovated and nearly everything is new including kitchen, stainless steel appl’s, bathroom, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, glass and cedar deck, in ground irrigation system, hot water tank, slate flooring and paint. Designed for energy efficiency with high energy audit rating. Roomy 1947 sq.ft. 2-storey house has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rec room, laundry, garage, garden shed, ample storage and open concept living area. Call 250-890-9446, visit www.comoxhouse.com or stop by unannounced for a selfguided garden tour (just follow the signs). 577 Salish Street. $339,000.

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)

Only $191,600

Located at Maple Bay Marina, by appointment only

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

Saturday, April 27 - Sunday, April 28 th

1694 Cedar Rd., Friesen Rentals

BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW! $15.00

250-722-2737

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

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

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

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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

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!

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. HOSPITAL AREA, large 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appls, N/P, N/S. Avail May. 1. $750/mo. Call (250)741-4699.

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: 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.

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LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

APARTMENT/CONDO

OFFICE/RETAIL

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

BOATS

NANAIMO 1275 Dufferin Cres, 1 & 2 Bdrm from $675/mth. Call 250-740-1002

DREAMING OF Owning Your Own Business? Downtown Qualicum Beach- 1018sq ft, excellent location in Carriage Lane, West 2nd Ave. $11.50sq ft+ triple net. Call (250)7527136.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.

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

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

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

ROOMS FOR RENT

GREAT VALUE for single or quiet couple. $475 for furnished 37 FT 2 BDRM Sandpiper TRAILER. Attractive interior, new appliances etc. In gated community on 1/3 acre beside Little Qualicum River. Fire pit, walking trails etc. Beautiful, quiet, serene lifestyle for the right renter. Responsible, clean, non-smoker. No pets. Email Gordon at rmiller@coreelements.com.

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

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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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 BOWSER Oceanfront. 1100 sq.ft. 2-bdrm, Beach access. New appl’s, wood burning F/P, W/D hook-up, carport, shed. N/S. $1100. (250)751-1548. CENTRAL: LARGE beautiful modern 3 bdrm, 2 bath. W/D, D/W, garage, 2 living rooms NS/NP. $1200. (250)585-2235 COLLEGE HEIGHTS: 3 stories, 4bdrm +2bdrm suite, 6baths, 3 living rooms, 3 kitchens, double garage. Great views. 250-753-0160

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SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S $700. (250)585-4588 BROOKS LANDING: Attractive, 2bdrm, garden level. Lrg kitchen, lndry, patio. N/S, N/P. 2-person. $950 incl utils. Refs Req. May 1st. 1(250)756-6171 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. HOSPITAL AREA: 1bdrm in new house. $700 utils incl. N/P, N/S. RR. 250-753-6932 JUNE 1, N. Nan. Ocean view, Lge. 2 Bed. open concept, 9ft. ceilings, 6 appliances, insuite laundry, N/S, 2 people, Cat OK, $1,000. (250) 756-0800 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 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. OLD CITY, 1 bdrm bsmt, priv ent, small pet ok, laundry & prkg incl’d, N/S, no parties, avail June 1, $600 mo + hydro. Call (250)729-6146. S. WELLINGTON- clean & bright grd level 2 bdrm bsmt, 1400 sq ft, 2 entries, 2 patios (1 covered), storage, priv driveway, rural acreage, room for horses. F/S, W/D inclds cable, 10mins to VIU. $1100. Avail May 15. (250)754-7079. WESTWOOD LAKE. Large 2bdrm suite. F/S, W/D. N/P, N/S. Quiet location, avail. immed. $850./mo inclds utils. 250-585-7769.

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.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $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. 2008 VIBE- 66,000 km, good on gas and excellent running order. $12,000. (250)723-3886

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 PLYMOUTH Camper Van, pop up roof, clean, fridge, stove, furnace, new Michelin tires, etc. $7900 OBO. 250715-6482, 250-746-8936

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.

TRUCKS & VANS

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

1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888 2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589

MOTORCYCLES

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

2004 25’ Keystone Hornet Lite travel trailer, 1 slide out, sleeps 6, shower/tub, walk around queen bed, A/C, microwave. Suitable to tow w/ 1/2 ton truck. Low mileage, never been off island, winterized annually. Exc. cond. $12,900 obo. Call 250-245-7883.

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 2005 EXT. Venture Van, garaged, 90,300 km’s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078

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

‘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

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

2004 JAZZ, 25.5 ft. Good Cond. 1 slide, queen bed, 32” LCD TV, stereo, A/C, Fantastic fan, D/N shades, 85w solar panel, 500w inverter, 2 awnings, new tires & h/w tank & 6v batteries, etc. Must sell. $10500.00 obo. 250-752-8381 2007 Corsair 5th wheel 28 feet. Like new.$15,000 call 250-339-7705

2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decent body, 6.0l diesel. Motor does not run. Comes with cargo partition. Spray-in bed liner on cargo floor. Great parts vehicle, as is where is. Best offer takes it home 250-245-0350.

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

MARINE BOATS

25.5 FOOT WILDERNESS 5th/Wheel. Lots of wood rot, but everything works good. For parts only. $1000 obo. (250)616-1338 after 2pm.

S. NANAIMO4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1200 Avail now. N/P. 250-753-5917 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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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.

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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.

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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1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 firm. (250) 715-5412

2000 CBR 600F4, 23000km,perfect dealer maintenance, New tires, chain, sprockets,battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000.00, Helmet & Jacket $450.00 Call or text: #250-240-9556

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.

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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

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.

JINGLEPOT - 4 bdrms, 2 bath, ocean/mountain views, large deck, dbl carport, landscaped, parks & schools close. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. (Rent is negotiable with yard help) + utils. Call 250-741-1261.

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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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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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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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin B23

Why Pay More?

91 729-79

250-

Divorce?

Bankruptcy?

2008 DODGE

Nitro. Stk#T14497

No Credit?

16,888

145

BI-WEEKLY

Payment includes $499 Documentation Fee, Total cost of borrowing is $3091.17, 72 month term 4.99% on approved credit only.

2008 JEEP

Compass AWD, A/T. Stk#13713

2006 Saturn

Ion, quad coupe, A/T. Stk#M12997B

5,788

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~ OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-4 ~

We can help.

12,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2007 FORD F150 Lariat, 4x4, S/CREW 5.4L. Stk#T13300B

19,999

2012 CHEVROLET

Silverado 1500 LT, CR/C, 4x4, A/T, 4.8L, V6., Stk#14417

25,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MAZDA

2010 FORD

13,888

Get approved.

TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2 5 dr., GX, A/T. Stk#14138

BI-WEEKLY

Payment includes $499 Documentation Fee, Total cost of borrowing is $1939.92, 60 month term 9.96% on approved credit only.

Edge. Stk#T14455

26,299

2010 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 RWD. Stk#T14506

17,999

2012 FORD

2013 CHRYSLER

Focus Titanium, LTHR, M/R, HB. Stk#C14511

21,688

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 TOYOTA

2007 HONDA

2012 TOYOTA

13,999

8,999

15,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Civic, DX-G Coupe M/T. Stk#P14463

Sonata. Stk#14134A

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Corolla, A/T, 1.8 L, L4. Stk#14371

2011 HYUNDIA

Corolla C A/T. Stk#P14547

15,888

200 Touring. Stk#P14565

19,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 DODGE Grand Caravan. Stk#14569

21,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 CHRYSLER

2011 DODGE

2012 TOYOTA

2010 CHEVROLET

PT Cruiser, A/T. Stk#14375

8,999

Grand Caravan. Stk#14337A

18,388

RAV 4, 4 cyl, 4WD. Stk#P14548

23,999

Cobalt, 2LT, coupe. Stk#P14579

13,488

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 CHRYSLER

2009 GMC

2008 CHEVROLET

2009 CHEVROLET

PT Cruiser, A/T. Stk#14325A

9,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Sierra 1500, W/T, REG, 2WD. Stk#T14495

15,888

Impala LT. Stk#D14560

12,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

Uplander, EXT-CARGO. Stk#P14581

7,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NANAIMO

250-729-7991 4777 Isl. Hwy. North

(Across from Long Lake) |

DL #30917

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, April 25, 2013

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