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Anti-vandalism program works Initiatives reduce district costs, allow for school beautification By Jenn McgaRRIgle The NewS BULLeTiN
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Snuneymuxw First Nation and Waterfront Holdings Ltd. announced an agreement to collaborate on current and future waterfront development on Stewart Avenue. The agreement, signed at The Grand Hotel Wednesday, is the first in Nanaimo focused on waterfront development and highlights how
Snuneymuxw and local businesses can collaborate on projects that benefit all parties and the community. The Sirri family, which owns and operates The Grand in north Nanaimo, and Snuneymuxw First Nation have built a relationship over the past 15 years and are working together to gentrify and rejuvenate the property at 1000 Stewart Ave. – the site of the former Moby Dick Hotel – and to enhance
the future use of Newcastle Island that respects and reflects the Snuneymuxw and its interests. The Moby Dick Hotel was purchased by Waterfront Holdings, a business development division of the Sirri family, and is in its early stages of metamorphosis into The Waterfront Suites and Marina, a marine resort under development by Odai Sirri, company director of business development. u See ‘FUTURE /4
Students at two Nanaimo secondary schools are working on school beautification projects, thanks to money from the district’s anti-vandalism committee. John Barsby and Dover Bay secondary schools have each received money to go forward with projects aimed at reducing vandalism costs. Earlier this year, the committee asked for $4,000 to spend on student-driven anti-vandalism initiatives in each of the district’s secondary schools. Sharon Welch, committee chairwoman, said only two schools applied and committee members decided to divide up the money between these schools. John Barsby is receiving $1,000 this year to replace some old recycling bins that were attracting a lot of mess, she said. “They’re just going on the theory that when the surroundings are kept up, people are less likely to vandalize them,” said Welch. The committee also decided to give the school $500 toward a vertical garden project, also part of the school’s beautification efforts, with the promise of another $500 if students are able to secure matching community donations. At Dover Bay, a group of students want to take out a bay of lockers at the school and create an art space there, with a mural and possibly sculptures made out of materials recycled from the lockers, said Welch. School officials told the committee that negative things were being written on the lockers in that area and that this would provide a positive, creative space for students, she said. The committee gave the school $1,000, with the promise of $1,000 more for future art projects when students present the results of their endeavours to trustees in the fall. u See ‘COMMITTEE’S /5
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Child poverty, a new health-care delivery model, food sustainability and labour relations with teachers were some of the questions asked at Wednesday evening’s all-candidates meeting. Organized by the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, the meeting at Dover Bay Secondary School was for candidates in all three of the area’s constituencies – Nanaimo, Nanaimo-North Cowichan, and Parksville-Qualicum – the only all-candidates meeting that included all ridings. More than 100 people, including teachers, retired teachers and medical professionals, showed up to ask questions of candidates, all of whom showed up except Liberal candidates in each riding. On education funding, David Coupland, Conservative candidate for the Parksville-Qualicum riding, said his party is com-
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Warmer weather has inspired Nanaimo residents to get out the shorts and flip flops, but it has also meant an increase in fires from carelessly tossed cigarette butts. Along with the sun, fire crews are seeing an increase in bark mulch and landscape fires over the last couple weeks and the culprit is often cigarette butts, said Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer. People toss cigarette butts in planters, meridians or landscaping year-round, but it becomes a real problem as things dry out. “As the weather warms up, definitely it’s dried out out there and we’re just cautioning the public about how they extinguish their cigarettes,” said Mond. “The big message is not to toss the cigarette butts out of the car. We’re getting called out to these nuisance calls and if we’re required for a medical aid or structure fire somewhere else, potentially there could be a delay.” Another thing fire crews are seeing right now is people clipping branches with tent caterpillars on them and then burning the branches in an effort to kill the caterpillars. That’s problematic because backyard burning is banned in Nanaimo except by permit and so crews have to attend these fires as well, said Mond. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Parksville-Qualicum NDP candidate Barry Avis addresses the crowd at the all-candidates meeting held Wednesday at Dover Bay Secondary School.
mitted to stable funding and getting resources into classrooms. Nanaimo Conservative candidate Bryce Crigger criticized the NDP’s promise to set aside $100 million for a needs-based, nonrepayable student grants program. He said this program has hidden costs not factored in – for example, revenue
lost by the government through additional tuition tax credit could equal more than $30 million. As for labour relations with teachers, NanaimoNorth Cowichan Conservative candidate John Sherry called for better relations between government and the teachers’ union and engaging in meaningful dialogue with teachers.
“We’re not the enemy, we’ve got a common goal,” he said. “We really have to do things better.” Nanaimo-North Cowichan NDP incumbent Doug Routley said the key to negotiations with teachers is having all the working conditions on the table – the teachers’ union has repeatedly asked that issues such as class size limits and the number of special needs students be returned to teacher contracts. Ian Gartshore, Green Party candidate for Nanaimo, said to have labour peace, decisions must be made at the local level. On child poverty, the Green Party’s solution is a guaranteed livable income – people below the poverty line would qualify for a subsidy, said Mayo McDonough, NanaimoNorth Cowichan candidate. Parksville-Qualicum NDP candidate Barry Avis said his party is calling for improvements to childcare services and a child bonus plan – families would be
given up to $70 per month per child. A question coming from the nurses in attendance was about whether candidates would review a new care model to be implemented at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital that nurses say will result in fewer registered and licensed practical nurses and more care aides. Nanaimo NDP incumbent Leonard Krog said care aides don’t have the same training as nurses and the model might work, but he’s not convinced unless there is hard evidence of it working elsewhere. As for job creation, Anna Paddon, independent candidate in NanaimoCowichan, suggested stimulating the economy by building a tunnel crossing between Nanaimo-North Cowichan and Richmond and a bridge between Gabriola Island and Duke Point. Nanaimo independent Brunie Brunie believes the answer is in more local food production. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
Biology student brings healing to broken places By Marilyn assaf Nathan Stefani is one of Vancouver Island University’s star students. Recently named Most Outstanding Student by VIU’s biology department, Stefani will walk across the Port Theatre stage on June 4 to obtain his bachelor of science degree (major in biology, minor in chemistry). While at VIU, Stefani served as a student ambassador and student rep for the Faculty of Science. He co-founded and serves as president of the VIU chapter of Students Offering Support (SOS), a studentrun non-profit organization that helps first- and second-year science students with their difficult classes and, through tutoring sessions, raises money to fund community development
projects in Latin America. Over the past two years, VIU SOS has raised more than $14,000 and made possible the construction of a community centre in a Costa Rican village. Stefani, who aspires to become a medical doctor, came to VIU after graduating from Dover Bay Secondary School in 2009. Last summer, he was one of six students awarded an undergraduate research award from the Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council of Canada. In his final year at VIU, Stefani further honed his research skills in a Biology 491 class and won ‘best student poster’ at a recent event to celebrate undergraduate research. Stefani studied the effects of acetaminophen
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“Previous studies have suggested that similar compounds might inhibit bacteria conversations,” he said. “My results showed that the conditions of bacteria culture incubation greatly influenced acetaminophen’s effect.”
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Stefani has applied to the University of B.C. medical school and is awaiting news regarding acceptance for September. “Ultimately, I would like to dedicate my time to learning something that allows me to go into broken places and bring healing,” he said. “My greatest desire is to pair medical aid with ministry to the places of the world that are forgotten.” Stefani said he feels “beyond blessed” to be a VIU student, and soon a VIU graduate. “I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences I’ve had at VIU,” he said u Nathan Stefani is the first of four profiles of VIU students in the News Bulletin’s Saturday edition prior to graduation June 4.
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implications for the Snuneymuxw’s future plans to develop Newcastle Island into a prominent tourist destination. “We want to develop some new facilities over there of a modest kind that won’t have a big impact on the nature and feel of the island, but will provide us the necessary spaces to deliver new kinds of programming to the public to help them learn about Coast Salish culture,” White said. “We’ll also be looking to enhance and develop further dimensions of potential educational opportunities on Newcastle Island related to its coal mining history, the CPR history, the canneries history – the non-Snuneymuxw activities history on the island.” But to do any of that, access has to be improved to more easily bring Nanaimo residents and visiting tourists onto the island. Options could include better ferry service, a bridge or even more unorthodox ideas, such as gondolas or even tunnels under the channel to give tourists a coal miner’s perspective while travelling to the island. “There’s a number of different things that could be considered,” White said. “We’re not wedded to any particular option.” He noted that if a bridge were to be built then the Sirri family property is a natural location. “ B u t t h a t ’s f o r future discussions, both between us and the Sirri family, but also between Snuneymuxw and the public at large and all the stakeholders,” said White. Sirri shares White’s vision of creating an opportunity, using Newcastle Island and the waterfront, to help make Nanaimo a major tourist destination. “We’re part of the operations. They’re part of the operations, but this is just one thing,” he said. “We’re looking down the line now,.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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Committee’s efforts pay off u From /1 Efforts by the committee, which formed in 2010 to combat the rising costs of vandalism, continue to pay off. Between the 2009-10 school year and the 2010-11 school year, costs were halved from about $150,000 to $75,000. Last year, costs rose to $87,400, but Welch said so far this year, numbers are down again. Up to the end of March, the district shelled out just $30,000 to deal with vandalism at schools, she said. “I’m almost scared to say anything because I don’t want a sudden flurry of activity,” she said. “I’m a huge believer that
when you put effort into something, sometimes unexplained things happen. I think just raising especially student awareness is good. It’s all about taking pride in their surroundings.” Welch said she appreciates the support the committee has had from stakeholder groups – at the last meeting, representatives from the police, Crime Stoppers, John Howard Society, schools and parents were in attendance. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Off-duty firefighters and medical personnel help an injured female motorcyclist while waiting for emergency response units to arrive moments after her bike collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of the Island Highway and Spitfire Way near Nanaimo Airport Friday. The accident happened at about 8:15 a.m. when a southbound pickup truck turned left from the highway onto Spitfire and was hit by the northbound motorcycle, witnesses said. The motorcyclist was air-lifted to Victoria General Hospital. The driver of the pickup appeared uninjured. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.
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Commuters make a shift during Bike to Work Week Commuters are digging their bikes out of garages, cleaning off the cobwebs and pumping up tires to take part in Bike to Work Week May 27-31. Many who regularly ride to and from their jobs won’t have a problem with what has become an annual celebration of cycling, but new or unsea-
soned cyclists won’t have to worry about hopping on their bikes cold turkey. Newbies can warm up with community rides to acquaint them with the best cycling route and get a little time in the saddle. “We’re doing one in the north end and one in the south end so people can see the best ways to get through town and learn a bit about the E&N Trail,” said Deborah Beck, Bike
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Diana Krall Plaza at 5 p.m. to watch the Commuter Challenge participants race to the finish at 5:15 p.m. The 10-km community ride leaves at 5:30 p.m. Throughout Bike to Work Week, celebration stations will be hosted daily at local bike stores. Daily draws will be held at all celebration stations where ballots can be entered for prizes.
A wrap-up barbecue happens at Country Club Centre Friday (May 31). Activities include bike polo, mini tune-up and lots of prizes including a Kona Dew bike from Oak Bay Bicycles and a weekly loaf of bread from Cob’s Bread. Keep a good thing going with upcoming bike courses and rides, including a bike tour of historical trees with city arborists, summer cycle camps
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Brain development research shows that quality care, educational experiences and enriched play have a positive impact on children’s development. The early introduction of these influences will enable children to develop social and learning skills that will benefit them into their adult years. Some indicators of quality care include: • a warm, sensitive and responsive caregiver • a safe, healthy environment • activities that stimulate the child’s development • good communication between parent and provider • a child rearing philosophy that matches the parent’s philosophy, especially where child guidance is concerned. It is important to carefully select the child care arrangement that will work for you. The PacificCARE Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program can assist parents by providing FREE child care referrals. Visit www.pacific-care.bc.ca for the online form. Follow up on leads from other parents, check references and trust your instincts. Review brochures and booklets available through the Government of British Columbia and our PacificCARE office. Some questions during an initial phone interview include: • What are the hours of operation; fees; qualifications? • What are the arrangements for illness and holidays? • Are meals, diapers, etc. provided? • What is their program? (i.e.: outdoor play, art/music, policy on TV watching, etc.) • What are the number & ages of children currently at this facility? Visit more than one facility to get a better sense of your options. Things to look for in a potential caregiver during the initial visits are: • Do the children seem happy, secure, stimulated? • Is the space clean, comfortable and safe? • Does the care provider have liability insurance? • If they are a licensed facility, ask to see their licensing inspection reports, or check the Licensing website: http://www.viha.ca/mho/ REGISTERING FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 licensing/ Daycare & Preschool Program • If they are a LNR, are they registered with PacificCARE CCRR? OPEN HOUSE MAY 18 2 1/2 hr., 4 hr. or Full Day being offered. • Set up a visit at more than one facility to get a better sense of your Limited spaces. 9 am-3 pm options. • Accepting registrations • All children welcome Nursery School – 3 - 5 years Searching for child care can be a labour intensive process, but it is time • 30 months -5 years of age • Subsidies accepted Daycare – 3 - 5 years well spent. Families who are satisfied with their child care arrangements Afterschool Care – 6 8 years AMBER McLEOD (McGirr School only) 23 Years Experience are less likely to feel stress in other parts of their lives. Director: 6183 DOVER RD 30 years Gail For more information on Registered LNR care programs, contact LAMBERT AVE. M. Meier 250-753-9440 444 in business Licence# 1312172 250-758-2525 PacificCARE CCRR 250-756-2022. LICENSE CVIH-5NVRY6
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After health care, education is the second largest budget item for the provincial government. And in the Nanaimo riding, talk of school closures and budget shortfalls is circulating – the school district balanced next year’s budget by making cuts and a draft 10-year facilities plan calls for school closures, while at the post-secondar y level, Va n c o u v e r Island University’s budget calls for growing student numbers and getting more entrepreneurial to balance the books. NDP incumbent Leonard Krog said more money needs to be invested in the system – the party is calling for investing an additional $100 million per year on top of what is already being spent on K-12 education. An NDP government would also replace the Foundation Skills Assessment – an annual exam administered to all Grades 4 and 7 students in the province. “A lot of educators have suggested that it’s not that helpful,” said Krog. He would like to see as many of the area’s small community schools kept open as possible. The NDP would also make investments in skills training and student grants at the post-secondary level, including $100 million for a needs-based, non-repayable student grants program. “So many students are leaving now with incredible amounts of debt,” said Krog, adding that the apprenticeship program needs to be fixed so the province doesn’t end up in a scenario where there are people with no jobs and jobs with no people. B.C. Liberal policy includes
negotiating a 10-year agreement with teachers and $32 million over three years to support new licensed childcare spaces. Liberal candidate Walter Anderson said his party’s Learning Improvement Fund is putting more teachers and education assistants in classrooms – more than 90 per cent of classrooms across the province have 30 students or less. While it is ultimately up to elected school trustees, he would rather see money directed to educational programs than to keeping half-empty schools open and he supports the right 2013 for parents to choose the type of education education they want for their children, including the option of private schools. On the post-secondary education front, Anderson said the Liberals expanded the number of post-secondary spaces and announced a skills training program last fall to help boost the number of skilled workers in the province. The Green Party of B.C. wants to increase funding to the post-secondary education system with at least $200 million annually, immediately reduce tuition fees by 20 per cent and eliminate interest on student loans over five years, with the long-term goal of making all levels of education free. Ian Gartshore said education is a high priority for him – providing access to higher education options leads to better social outcomes, lower policing costs, a better sense of belonging to the community, lower health care costs, increased productivity and better functioning relationships. He also believes that, while there may need to be some rationalizations, it is important to keep small schools open so that children can go to school in their own communities. Schools also need to be opened up more to the community, allowing services to
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ary education in the trades while still in high school, should be expanded. Comprehensive, ongoing testing, more clearly defined learning outcomes and revamped provincial tests are also part of the Conservative platform. For post-secondary, Crigger said his priority is to expand training programs for trades and other areas where a shortage of skilled workers is expected. He said making more money easily available to students would effectively raise the price of tuition and while he’d like to see tuition increases only rise at about the rate of inflation, he doesn’t believe tuition fee caps are the answer. Independent candidate Brunie Brunie feels that post-secondary institutions are beginning to be run more as businesses rather than educational institutions. She said tuition fees should be increased for international students and she would organize a community forum on education.
Ever wonder if a different voting system would impact the results of B.C.’s provincial election? Voters can find out by participating in an online study that asks people to reflect on how they would vote in the current B.C. election under three different voting systems – first-past-the-post, proportional representation and single-transferable vote – and participate in a simulation of the vote under each system. The Votes B.C. study, conducted by researchers at the University of B.C. and Laval University, has two objectives: to provide information to the general public, as well as answer such questions as: does the electoral system have an impact on who gets elected? Are the different systems really different? Is there a better system? “Voting is one of the most important aspects of a modern democracy,” said Allan Craigie, a postdoctoral teaching fellow in UBC’s Department of Political Science and member of Votes B.C. research team. “It’s quite surprising … we don’t think more about the electoral system. We assume a lot about how people vote and why people vote, but as an academic, I feel there is a lot of information that is simply unknown.” The site, www.votesbc.org, uses the actual provincial electoral ridings and the official list of candidates from Elections B.C. for the voting simulations. The Votes B.C. project is part of an international study called Making Electoral Democracy Work, which aims to gain a better understanding of the impact of electoral rules on the functioning of democracy. The umbrella study, looking at 26 elections in five countries, is paid for by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. In first-past-the-post – the system that B.C. and Canada currently uses – people only vote for one candidate and the person with the most votes wins. The single-transferrable vote system allows voters to rank candidates by order of preference in multi-seat constituencies. Two referendums were held in B.C. on changing to the STV system, one in 2005 and one in 2009, both of which were unsuccessful. In the proportional representation system, people cast a ballot for the party of their choice and seats are distributed in the legislative assembly based on the party’s share of total votes – if a party gets 30 per cent of the votes, it will get about 30 per cent of the seats in the legislature. Craigie said each system has its strengths and weaknesses and researchers are simply trying to provide the information needed to make informed decisions.
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Schools across Nanaimo’s district have dozens of empty spaces as enrolment declines in the region.
be delivered where people live, Gartshore added. Gartshore said changes need to be made to the current per-student funding formula in the K-12 system – declining enrolment in Nanaimo has meant that the district has struggled to provide services – but it would be up to individual school districts to decide how best to fund education services. B.C. Conservative candidate Bryce Crigger believes the public education system is too narrowly focused on encouraging students to go to university. He said the curriculum and tests are designed with the purpose of going to university, at the expense of encouraging students to look into other career paths such as the trades. “In my opinion, there’s a whole attitude and mindset problem that needs to be changed,” said Crigger, adding that programs such as Nanaimo school district’s Career Technical Centre, which allows students to get started on post-second-
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Candidates in Tuesday’s (May 14) provincial election who are committed to connecting with voters this election campaign are knocking on doors. Lots of them. At the doorstep it’s easy to sort out the candidates who are committed to their riding and those in the race just for a comfy chair in Victoria. Simply put, good candidates know their riding. Good candidates won’t speak in generalities, telling you health-care wait lists are unacceptable. They won’t debate the future of the carbon tax. They also won’t speak of the need to boost our forestry and mining industries to ensure B.C. continues to enjoy the confidence of investors. All are important issues, sure. But let the leaders sort that out. Voters who really care how many dollars will be invested in this program or that program are free to study platforms of the parties, most of which lay this out on websites and campaign literature. Besides, party leaders are trumpeting these facts throughout the campaign, which is dutifully followed by hordes of news media. Local candidates who deserve support are ones who talk about issues facing constituents in Nanaimo’s three ridings – Nanaimo-North Cowichan, Nanaimo and Parksville-Qualicum. When asked about education, good candidates will talk about the threat of school closures, class sizes and labour peace. When asked about health care, they’ll talk about overworked doctors and nurses, and overcrowding at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Some candidates running for election know their stuff because they care about their community. Others aren’t nearly as familiar with their potential constituents and what they can do to help them. Hopefully, you were listening and have considered what kind of politician you’d like to represent your neighbourhood.
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Election campaign stuck in tot lot I had such high hope this proAnd then, instead of discussvincial election campaign was ing how school boards hope to going to be different. pay to supply our children with This was going to be the one an education, the focus is on where candidates were going Christy Clark and how she ran to stay away from the antics a red light in the early morning more often seen in a child’s with her child in the car. tot lot and stick to the issues My first thought when I heard important to British Columbithat was ‘if there was no traffic ans. to be seen, I would do that.’ God knows we need a governIt’s probably good odds the ment prepared to majority of drivers lead us through what would do that if the SATURDAY I think is going to be chance presented REFLECTIONS a tumultuous time for itself. the province. I’d rather politicians Chris Hamlyn Assistant Editor We’ve got increasfigured out how to ing debt and less fund B.C. Ferries as ability to make ends part of the highway meet, a health-care system than focus on system in need of the piece of highway life support, ongoing or road Clark drove education problems on. with no real soultion We also had Adrian in sight, pipeline and Dix promising to run oil tanker debates that need a ‘clean’ campaign with no settling, an exodus of workers attack ads. Oh, right, ‘truth’ making a beeline to provinces ads. where jobs are plentiful and a Dix was going to focus on the B.C. Ferries corporation that issues and leave the dirty poliis nothing but a whirlpool that ticking to the Liberals. Great sucks down boat loads of our idea. The only two problems money. was he didn’t say squat about And what do we get? the issues, and even when he In the first week candidates did compliment another party, were getting fired left and there was a little jab, a little dig right for remarks they made. that came across ‘nice’ but was Wouldn’t parties dig a little in fact a backhanded complideeper into the character of ment. individuals they choose to fly The B.C. Conservatives the flag and be a face of the promised liquor sales in neighparty? It doesn’t instil any bourhood convenience stores. confidence in me to vote for a Thank goodness. I’l sleep betquickly found replacement. ter knowing my six-pack of
beer is just a walk away while ER doctors are overworked and health authorities and the nureses’ union fight over budgets versus patient care. We’ve had furors over paid front page ads in newspapers, stolen election signs and even signs from one party blocking those of another. The party leaders might as well drop the distraction plans, climb out of the sandbox and duke it out until one is left standing to be named premier of the province. There must be a playground bully amongst them. Yes, it’s all childish nonsense, but it’s a classic manoeuvre. Give the voters something else to keep them busy and they won’t push the candidates to tell them how they will deal with real problems and lead this province into the future. What’s next? Who knows. We still have three days of campaigning before we head to the polls. Whichever party comes out on top is going to have its hands full righting the ship because I don’t believe all the talk that B.C. came out of the economic recession relatively unscathed is true. We’re still in for some tough times and need competent leaders at the helm. Let’s just hope they’ve got the childish antics out of their system and are ready to govern like adults. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Referendum a solution for cost of dams To the Editor,
Re: City can’t afford to replace dams, Letters, May 4. Charles Thirkill does a disservice to public debate on the question of the Colliery Dam Park dams by imputing irrational, egotistical motives to those who wish to see them saved. The presentations of the Colliery Dam Preservation Society (to which I do not belong) are certainly not in that category, nor are most of the letters that have inundated the local press in recent weeks. Thirkill should also pay attention to the facts. The reports just released do not suggest that $20 million will be needed for the fix. In fact, under one possible
scenario the net extra cost is $3 million above the cost of demolition at $5.5 million. Under any scenario the latter is the minimal expenditure required. Three million dollars is what the city found recently, and quite readily, to purchase the old Finlayson property at Neck Point. Further, the underutilized cruise ship facility has nothing to do with this particular situation – that’s the Nanaimo Port Authority’s responsibility and mercifully property taxation is not required to keep it going. Although Thirkill is keen on seeing the Chase River returned to the salmon fishery, he provides no esti-
mates of the possible financial benefit or the extra cost of rehabilitating the entire river system to make that possible. On the other hand, the community has clearly come to love and support the dams and the park. And clearly the public sees the dams as integral to the park. The best way for council to deal with this situation is to let the public decide by referendum whether it supports putting money into either the restoration or the reconstruction of the dams. If the surprisingly less expensive reconstruction option can be made to emulate the appearance of the structures now in
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place, it may well be the preferred course of action -- but the public should make the call. If necessary, the dams can be drained until a referendum is held coincidental with the next civic elections. Finally, not to be forgotten in the overall picture is the fact that the Colliery dams are one of the few visible reminders of the industry that built Nanaimo and sustained it for the better part of 100 years. They have high heritage value. The past is important to our understanding of who we are -- and for many additional reasons it can serve our future very well.
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Re: Heavy workload plagues doctors, May 7. I just read the headline article on the local ER and was outraged. Why are there no one other people utterly outraged and demand the health minister provide the funds necessary to properly staff the ER to save lives. How can these politicians knowingly put our lives at risk? Can’t we all say that we will not take it anymore? It’s a sad commentary, but as all pet owners know, our dogs get better timely medical care with no long waits between appointments. The only difference is we have to pay for it. I think the time has come for the doctors to stand up and not be ruled by the government as to how they can practise medicine. Until people stand up to the politicians we will continue to
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get inadequate medical care. Canada is the only developed country that doesn’t have a dual publicprivate health system. I know some will say it’s free, but what good is a health system if you can’t get it?
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Trustee will focus on educating kids To the Editor,
Re: September start better for break, Letters, May 7. Valentina Cardinalli may have a point about starting the school year later in the summer, but I am not sure where she gets the idea that trustees “agree a twoweek spring break is
disruptive to the children academically.” The board was clear in its decision to proceed with a two-week spring break. While I believe a longer break does have some negative impact on getting back in gear for kids, the staff, parents and children I speak to every day have overwhelmingly expressed disappointment with the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association’s decision not to accept a ‘final’ offer to settle this contentious issue that would see approximately $400,000 redirected to services directly affecting classrooms. That’s money that goes a long way to
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People in need a gain, not a drain To the Editor,
Re: Take on welfare insults recipient, Letters, May 7. Perhaps Tom Fletcher could use a walk in someone else’s shoes such as the month of living on welfare that Jagrup
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Consider city’s blue-collar roots To the Editor,
Re: Multiplex idea just ‘madness’, Letters, May 7 Brendan Millbank went way off course early in his letter. What he didn’t consider and should have, is Nanaimo is a blue-collar town. The Vancouver Island Conference Centre was
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Grassroots actions solve problems Earlier in my lifetime, peohe has contracted to sell ple around the world could and has a stable income; feed themselves through the consumer bypasses the hard times and good. inefficiencies of globalized Something has gone very foodstuffs to receive affordwrong today. able, fresh food; and the Nowhere is this more eviland is relieved of degradadent than in Greece, where tion caused by excessive the national leaders are transportation, pesticides unable to restore prosperand herbicides. ity. But there are If you are consome bottom-up, cerned about FOOD grassroots actions fresh, healthy MATTERS that show true food, you already resilience, ability know about comMarjorie Stewart to use the tools at munity-supported hand to replace agriculture. the world of superMaybe you know markets and shelf of a farm with life. a box program, Last summer, such as Nanoose The GuardEdibles. ian’s Jon Henley Maybe you have reported from Athheard of Nanaimo ens that Dimitris Foodshare’s Good Koutsolioutsos, a “number Food Box. cruncher” for a jewelry comGineagrotis participants pany, succeeded in creating can arrange to have their an electronic network of boxes delivered to charities community-supported agriif they are going to be away culture to replace the ever and the farmers were conmore costly imported city sidering growing an extra 10 food with food from local per cent for charity. farmers. Our local Good Food Box He calls his web busican be subsidized either ness gineagrotis, Greek for by community agencies “become a farmer.” or charitable donors who City folk sign up for a undertake to pay for six section of land, then deal months of boxes for a family with the farmer to choose down on its luck. a selection of vegetables Here on Vancouver Island which he will grow. we consume so much The farmer plants what imported food that local
farming has all but disappeared. About a year ago the purchasing director for the University of Victoria told us that all the locally grown food on Vancouver Island would not meet 10 per cent of his requirements. Twenty years ago I visited Kerala, the southern-most state in India, and learned some of its story. It elected an independent communist government which was determined “to raise the poor.” There was free health care and education to the extent of almost 100 per cent literacy. The best part of the story is about how people who worked the land were told to walk and mark their boundaries on a stated day to claim the land for their own. The next day little red flags had sprouted everywhere and to this day Keralans are likely to own their own homes. Gineagrotis grew very fast and is still operating. Nearly all the articles about it are in Greek, though. u Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of the Nanaimo Foodshare Society. She can be reached at: marjorieandalstewart@shaw.ca.
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Jeanne Fahlman, second from right, and Wendy Pratt, right, of Nanaimo Community Hospice, celebrate a $7,208 donation with organizers of last month’s Raise the Roof for Hospice fundraising dance. The money goes toward the Expand the Heart of Hospice campaign.
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ism,” said Rich Dunstan, instructor in the department. “But it was former student, Wawmeesh Hamilton, who really encouraged us to pursue creating this minor. “Hamilton now works for the Alberni Valley News and he e-mailed me after he graduated, to say ‘you guys can and should offer a minor in journalism’.” With Hamilton’s encouragement and support from faculty, Dunstan researched what would be required to set up the program. “It was a fairly complicated process, but with all of us working together we managed to put together the necessary
elements,” he said. The courses in the program draw on the expertise of faculty and cover a variety of topics including: news writing and research, online magazine production, writing feature articles, and a course run by the media studies department on making the news. The school was already running all these programs but now they’re packaged together to allow students to get their minor in journalism credential. To find out more about VIU’s minor in journalism, please go to www.viu.ca/crew/ or call Dunstan at 250-753-3245, ext. 2110.
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On April 11, the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation took the afternoon to say thank you to its amazing donors. This was the 10th annual tea and more than 120 people came to the event. In 2012 our donors helped provide $480,000
to our local students through our many programs including scholarships, awards, bursaries, elementary music grants, student support fund, breakfast and snack programs and more. The foundation is a charitable organization making students’ lives better through efficient
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that support student success, for students who are living with the impact of poverty and those who are looking to make an impact in our community in the future. The board believes strong kids make a strong community and it is because of the generous donors from Nanaimo
and Ladysmith that NLSF is able to continue doing that year after year. The foundation is confident its programs make a real impact in the lives of students, whether it’s introducing them to music at a young age to help them stay in school, ensuring they start the day with a healthy break-
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Seniors enjoy neighbourhood stroll with companions The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-7587121 or go online to www.volunteernanaimo.ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd. u Kiwanis Village – Walking companions are needed to help residents get out and enjoy the sunshine. Participants could accompany someone once or twice a week (or more depending on availability) around the neighbourhood. Please call 250-7403689, or e-mail volunteers@kiwanisvillage.ca.
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Visiting Nanaimo parks a fun-filled family affair I HARBOUR CITY offers a host of recreation areas. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
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ith so many beautiful parks to choose from in Nanaimo, the Clift family doesn’t limit themselves to visiting just one a day. The family likes to park hop. “I like to get outside as much as we can,” said Tricia Clift. Last week she visited Oliver Woods Community Centre with her two-year-old son, Liam. It was a scorcher that day and the pair also planned to head to Neck Point Park so the toddler could enjoy some time on the beach with some shady trees to keep him cool. Going to more than one park is typical for them. Family favourites includes Bowen, Beban (Altrusa), Forest Drive, Gyro parks and others. “Beban is his favourite. He has a little scooter he rides and he likes to run around and drive as fast as he can,”
said Clift. “I find myself being quite a bit more active since we had Liam.” The family likes Beban Park because it has places for younger children separated from the play areas for older children. Clift said she loves to take her son to parks to interact with other kids because he is an only child and it gives him a chance to learn socialization skills. In the winter and spring he is enrolled in the Strong Start program but it doesn’t run in the summers. Clift said Nanaimo residents are lucky there are so many different park locations offering different experiences, and that the city invests in green spaces in the community. “It’s not something they have to do, it’s something they choose to do,” she said. The family’s favourite neighbourhood hangout is Mansfield Park in the Townsite neighbourhood, but they haven’t been able to play there for a while because it’s currently under construction. The city has been revamping the area with new
playground equipment, benches, picnic tables and other upgrades. “It’s just nice to have something within walking distance,” said Clift. Mansfield Park improvements are slated to be complete by the end of June, with summer programs starting in July. Improvements include two new playground areas with updated equipment. One for two- to five-year-olds and another for five- to 12-year-olds. The old wading pool is to be removed and replaced with a new water park with spray features. New benches, picnic tables and garbage cans will also be added. The city is installing an accessible washroom building, which could have the option of additional space for storage for events held in the park. Interpretive signs explain the origin of the park’s name and its history and a new trail will wind through the park. For more information on city parks, please go to www.nanaimo.ca and click on parks, recreation and culture. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Liam Clift, 2, navigates his way along interwoven ropes on the playground equipment at Oliver Woods Community Centre. It’s one of his family’s favourite parks to go explore in the summertime.
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Flexibility eases back woes, improves outlook Back pain affects 80 per cent of people at some point in their lives. It can can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain, and can be acute or chronic. Neck pain, closely associated with back pain, occurs when muscles are strained from poor posture or injury, or when joints are worn or nerves are compressed. Both conditions can be debilitating and affect a patient’s physical and mental well-being. B.C.’s physiotherapists want to share their Physio-4 for back and neck pain – four tips on how to prevent it and keep British Columbians moving for life. Vary your position – Sitting at computers and desks all day puts increased pressured on the spine. After 30 minutes of sitting, make sure
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Dave: 250-716-1126 or Grant: Cell 250-668-2429 Residential/Commercial Reasonable rates Seniors Discount 10%
HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
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BUS/VAN DRIVER Origin at Longwood, a vibrant growing active lifestyle community, is seeking a Bus Driver/ Van Driver for our phenomenal team of professionals. If you have the drive and determination to produce and deliver quality service to our community, we would like to talk to you! We are looking for individuals with a great attitude; communication skills, professional driving credentials and the ability to supervise and interact with older adults. This part time position requires availability on Sundays, one weekday and holiday relief. All candidates must have a valid Class 4 license, provide a driving abstract and have some relevant industry experience. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. No phone calls please. Brian Sugiyama Senior Active Lifestyle Consultant Origin at Longwood Active Lifestyle Community 6205 Oliver Rd (at Uplands) Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6T1 bsugiyama@originlongwood.ca Fax 250-751-7780
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JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159.
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FREE: 6 goldfish, live in outside pond, about 6� long. Call (250)758-9729.
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LANDSCAPING V.I. LOCAL LANDSCAPES Res & Comm Landscape Maintenance. Reliable, quality work. Call Mike (250)616-2410
MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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. 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
GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14� wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 firm. Call (250)749-4780.
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
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Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Painting, Roofing & Finish Carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Insured
ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397
GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943
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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
BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm.
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FRIENDLY FRANK 1988 COKE-COLA collectors pin, $30 firm. Call (250)7401176. 3X6 TEMPERED glass table, suitable for dinning room or outdoor patio, $55 obo. (250)754-1764.
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.
BLACK & Decker electric Weedeater (Grasshog), double string, 7.2 amps, $55. Call 250-758-3410. FOOT SPA, Dr. Scholl’s, (Comfort Plus), brand new, $25. Call (250)758-9447. KING SIZE comforter set, matching valance & drapes. $50. (250)668-0744 LADIES LARGE size clothes, big box full. $99. 1 (250)7290444 PHONE CHAIR, beige, in excellent condition, $15 obo. Call (250)758-8044. SIMPLICITY DE-HUMIDIFIER 14.2L/per day, good working order, $99. (250)741-4422. SONY GPS with carrying bag & car adapter, $20. (250)7530744.
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). 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.
PIANO, MASON & Excellent condition, overseas. $800. (250)756-6125.
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VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS TOWNHOME FOR SALE $209,900 - 2BR/1BA Dep. Bay End Unit/Reno’d/Hardwood/Patio/Close to Ocean, Golf, Schools - Cara 250-6672850
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FURNITURE PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451 BEN Woyke\\’s Painting. Quality Guaranteed Over 20 yrs experience senior’s discounts. Free estimates 250-713-5000
ELECTRIC HOSPITAL bed. Like new. $600 obo. Call (250)716-5839 LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835 *New Queen MATTRESS Set* PILLOW TOP IN PLASTIC Mfr. Warranty. Must Sell! $200 ~ (1)250-465-2485
1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR
Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $739,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.
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Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950
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
MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!
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
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.
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
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.
COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/living room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436
GREAT LOCATION, great price! 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, desirable location. Quiet dead end street. Updated. $228,500 3945 McBride St., Port Alberni Call 250-724-0223 for more info: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca
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
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, $245,000. Call (250)245-4155.
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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
COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell. In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100 sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! Reduced to $275,000, must sell, grossly undervalue. 250334-8876. Open House every Saturday 1-5pm!
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543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. $58/mo. strata fee. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W floors & much more. On site RV Parking avail.(free). Priced to sell. $341,900, Call Daniel at 250752-5780.
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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
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.
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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.
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Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.
3BDRM UPPER half of house, full use of fenced back yard, close to everything. $1000/mth +utils. June 1st. 250-740-6803 AVAIL. JUNE 1. 3135A Uplands Drive. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, large yard. Close to schools, shopping & bus route. F/S, W/D, D/W. Small pet neg. Please Call or text (250)7414190 or (250)741-6790. DEPARTURE BAY 4bdrm 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft. 2 levels. Priv yard, f/p, w/d, ocean/mtn views. Short walk to beach. N/S, N/P, $1,325 mo. Call Mark 250-751-1175. DOWNTOWN CHARACTER 2bdrm, W/D, F/S. $900/mth. (250)754-2207
NANAIMO- 3 BDRMS, top flr, in desirable Cinnabar, 2 baths, deck, spacious, clean, own W/D, on bus route. Quiet tenants only. $1275 inclds utils. Avail June 1. (250)642-3707. 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.
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
RENT-TO-OWN in College Heights! Lovely 4-BR, 3Bath Family Home NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED!
1955 Ford Thunderbird, convertable hardtop, V8 Auto, T-Bird Blue, Good condition. Call 250-951-8895 or 250-586-6555
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. now & June 1st, $625, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com MODERN 2 BDRM near VIU. Laminate floor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. Avail now and June. 1st. $800+. (250)754-4605. NANAIMO 1275 Dufferin Cres, 1 & 2 Bdrm from $675/mth. Call 250-740-1002 NANAIMO OCEAN view Downtown. 1 bdrm + den. Senior friendly, secure parking. 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease req’d. NS/NP. $850. Avail June 1. 250-591-8886. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 2 Bdrm Apt, avail May 1 or 15. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633. N. NANAIMO, 6711 Dover Rd., quiet Apt, refs req’d, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, well managed, clean bldg, $850 mo + utils, avail immed. (250)585-3303. RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction”
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CAMPBELL RIVER, Sequoia Gardens – Quiet 55+ Gated Community. Great view of golf course.1330 sq.ft. patio home. 2 bed, 2 bath plus den. Bright open concept. Upgraded soundproofing. $254,500. 250-287-9159.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)
New management. Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. Renovated, new paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & June 1st. From $645 plus.
250-754-2936
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. BOWEN TER- Bright 1 bdrm, heat incld, sm pet ok. $675. Leave msg (250)245-8869. Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966. 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, large 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appls, close to bus & shopping. N/P, N/S. Avail immed. (250)741-4699. ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appli’s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. (250)754-2207
Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions. Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.
COTTAGES 1-PERSON SELF-contained studio cabin. $500+utils. NS/NP. (250)716-6811.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CENTRAL: LARGE beautiful modern 3 bdrm, 2 bath. W/D, D/W, garage, 2 living rooms NS/NP. $1200. (250)585-2235 HAMMOND BAY, near Rutherford Rd.1-bdrm, bright, clean SxS duplex. Full bath, W/D, very private. $650./mo. N/P, N/S. Avail now. 250-758-4871 N.NANAIMO, DIVER LAKE SxS duplex, totally renovated, clean, bright, W/D hookup. June 1. NO PETS/Smoking. $1150.Shannon 250-758-4871
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Spacious 2-level family home on peaceful, private, treed 1/4 acre lot on Camosun Drive. Lovely living & dining area with vaulted ceilings & 2 wood stoves; ocean view through huge floor-toceiling windows, nice deck, 2-car garage, with a lower level that could easily be suited. Only 3 minutes to VI University! Deposit Required Monthly Rent: $2,000. Avail: May 1st. www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053 S.NANAIMO. 2-BDRM house. Quiet cul-de-sac. Fenced yard, Private deck, near schools, 5 appl’s, dog OK. $1000./mo + utils. July 1st. (778)232-9215. UNIVERSITY AREA, lrg 3 bdrm upper, 4 appls, close to school, VIU, bus, shopping, lrg yard & sundeck, $1050 incls hydro, June. 1. (604)318-9322
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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.
SUITES, LOWER 5 MINS to VIU- pets welcome! 1 bdrm, 1 bath, updated, soaker tub, fenced yrd, lots of parking. $850. (250)896-9133. BROOKS LANDING: Attractive, 2bdrm, garden level. Lrg kitchen, lndry, patio. N/S, N/P. 2-person. $900 incl utils. Refs Req. (Immed). (250)756-6171. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail immed, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480. LADYSMITH: BRIGHT 1bdrm, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite W/D, full kitchen, small patio, priv ent, off street prkg, immac cond, NS/NP, utils incl’d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com OCEAN VIEW, lvl entry suite avail immed, North End on quiet St. Completely self contained. Lrg 1 bdrm w/ laundry. All util’s incl’d. NS/NP, Ref’s req’d. $800. 250-751-2557. S. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm, NP/NS, non-partiers. Heat, hydro, F/S incl’d. $850. Ref’s. Avail May 1 (250)591-6916, (250)816-0085
SUITES, UPPER CENTRAL- NICE lrg 3 bdrm, 1150sqft, new flrs/paint, clean, W/D, yrd, garage, quiet neighbourhood. NS/NP, no parties, close to schools+ shopping. $860+utils. 250-758-4286.
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
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2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.
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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
1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888
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
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2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km. Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $3200. Please call 250-897-2821
2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589
MOTORCYCLES 2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 k’s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689
1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.
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. 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed, 6 keel sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827.
1982 Aquastar 26’ Cabin cruiser, with command bridge. Engine Volvo 260 (Chev 305) 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.
BOSTON WHALER Montauk 17’.Mint cond. Built-in gas tank dual batteries & battery switch, VHF radio, Lowrance GPS/ sounder, Scotty electric downriggers. Merc 4 stroke 90 hp 180 hrs. Spring servicing complete. Trailer. (250)207-1047.
1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307. 1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067 1993 FORD Escort station wagon, 5 speed transmission. 134,000 miles (mostly tow miles). Excellent condition for age. Raodmaster Hitch. $2,500 obo. Call (778)4247784. 1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.
1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 firm. (250) 715-5412 2004 CHEVY Express van 2500 V8. 128,000 km, fully shelved, ready for work. $10,500. obo. (250)248-1358.
KESTREL 120. As new. L 12’6” W- 26” Very stable, wide, kayak, with titanium paddles, bailing pump & cover. Comes with garage overhead storage cradle. $1250. (250) 338-9683 or cell (250) 207-1047. PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini. Engine has less then 40hrs. Moving must Sale! $10,000. Call (250)745-8100
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
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. 2003 CHATEAU fifth-wheel, 24.5 ft. Very clean,spacious, walk around queen bed, couch slide, full fridge full bath. Call 250-245-2711 $10,500 obo. 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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2005 EXT. Venture Van, garaged, 90,300 km’s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078 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
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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Jr. B Timbermen figuring things out I BOXLA TEAM drops home opener 9-4. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
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Peninsula Warriors player Nathan Boylan, left, checks Nanaimo Timbermen opponent Jace House during a junior B lacrosse game Wednesday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The Warriors won 9-4.
playing hard but the bounces weren’t really going our way.” The new coaching staff has been presented the challenge of working with a roster with a lot of turnover from 2012. “They just need to mesh and that just takes time,” Tierney said. “A lot of guys on this team are new and haven’t played with each other so they don’t
know how each other thinks and how each other ticks. “ Jake Giles, team captain, pointed out that the players don’t even all know each other’s names yet. But he sees talent
out there, he said – it’s just a matter of figuring out where guys fit in. “You’ve got to play your part and know your role and do it to the best of your ability,” Giles said. The players are coachable, said Tierney, and willing to listen to their coaches who have been through the battles in the competitive Island junior B league.
“We just need to continue to build off that,” Tierney said. “Build some good relationships with these guys and get them to build some trust in us.” LACROSSE TALK …
Colton Reelie, Jake Wall, Dustin Kothlow and Jake Mickelson scored goals Wednesday. The T-men visit Westshore on Sunday (May 12) and host Saanich Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the NIC. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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The Nanaimo Pirates probably needed a win like this. The Hub City Paving Pirates defeated the Parskville Royals 12-4 in B.C. Premier Baseball League action on Wednesday night at Serauxmen Stadium. The Royals took an early 2-0 lead on a first-inning home run, but the Pirates put up an eight on the scoreboard in the third inning and coasted to victory. “It was good to see guys confidently swinging the bat,” said Doug Rogers, the team’s manager. “It doesn’t matter if you’re playing the Langley Blaze, Parksville Royals or a T-ball team, you still have to find grass when you hit the ball.” Eight different Nanaimo players hit safely in Wednesday night’s game. Tristan Olsen, Pirates third baseman, said his team was trying to put the ball in play and challenge the Royals’ defence. “Hitting is somehow contagious. I don’t know how it happens, but it’s based off confidence,” he said. Braeden Mousseau was 3-for-4 at the plate, Devon Geary was 2-for-2 with three RBIs and Olsen was 2-for-4. Alex Rogers was the winning pitcher, striking out four over three innings. The Pirates will now prepare for a road trip Sunday (May 12) to the mainland, where they’ll face the North Delta Blue Jays. The Pirates split with the Jays last weekend in Nanaimo, but this time they’ll go into the games swinging a hot bat. “It’s a positive mindframe. It gets us up and going and kind of confident for the weekend,” Olsen said. “It’s a team we are able to handle but we’ve just got to go out there and do it.” GAME ON … Next home action for the Pirates is May 25 when they host the Whalley Chiefs.
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Runners reach finish line Let’s acknowledge local Bastion Depasquale finished with a time Running Club members who have of 58:29 and then came Gelling been competing in this year’s with a strong finish in 59:59 to Frontrunners Island Race Series. place first in the M65-69 division. The series is a set of eight road Allen posted a time of 1:02:35. races. Each event is held at a First Bastion female runner to different location on the Island the finish line was Cheryl Davies, and the distances vary with each who was first in the F35-39 divicompetition. Some weeks ago we sion with her time of 1:02:43. covered results from the first four Also in the top 100 was Reilly in races in the series, so let’s now 1:03:24, Yanna Debelic who was review the second half… first in the F40-44 category with a The fifth race of the Island time of 1:04:48, Darren Katila with series was the Bazan Bay 5K in a time of 1:06:38 and John Durkin Sidney, where a number of local in 1:10:57. runners finished in the top 100 The eighth and final race in of the field of 748 parthis year’s Island Race ticipants. Fastest of Series was the Sooke thorpe the Bastion crew was River 10K, held near report Joel DeSchiffart, whose the end of April with Ian Thorpe impressive time of 15 a field of 389 competiColumnist minutes and five sectors. Allen was the first onds rated him 10th Nanaimo runner this overall. Byron Trajan time, placing 22nd with was next with his time a time of 38:19, Gellof 16:14. Then came ing turned in another Erin Burrett, first in the strong performance to F30-34 division in 17:03. finish first in the M65Damian Allen in 17:24, 69 division at 39:09 and Holden Gill in 18:00 and Karl Nykwist recorded Gareth Saunders in 18:01. Special a time of 39:38. mention also goes to Arjan GellCheryl Davies was the quicking, first in the M65-69 division est female Bastion runner to the with a time of 18:31 and Bill Holfinish line with her time of 40:12. lingshead who was first in the Next local to complete the course M70-74 group thanks to his finish was Stephen O’Brien, who finin 22:34. ished in 42:37. Also in the top 100 Traditionally the longest event were Nanaimo sisters Marita and in the Island Series is the sixth Erica DeSchiffart. The siblings race, the Comox Valley Half placed first and second in the Marathon. Of the 512 finishers F16-19 race division with times of this year, Trajan was the fastest 42:43 and 43:36 respectively. local, 14th overall, completing the The Bastion Running Club did course in 1:17:37. extremely well to finish second David Depasquale finished in among clubs taking part in the 1:22:42; Scott Jones in 1:26:46. series. Congratulations go to all First Nanaimo woman to the finthe runners who competed and ish line was Wendy Simms, who contributed to the club’s sucplaced first in the F40-44 category cess. with her time of 1:27:29. Whatever your sport, a Next competition was the Merreminder in closing to play your ville 15K held near Campbell hardest, play fair, and show good River. Some 345 runners were in sportsmanship. u the field, with Trajan again leadIan Thorpe writes about sports ing the locals with a finish in Saturdays. 57:26 to earn him 13th overall.
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