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Dan Ritchie, Nanaimo artist, ponders his next move on how best to balance his giant sculpture of a Dungeness crab during installation at Maffeo Sutton Park Wednesday. The 3.9 by 3 metre creation was carved from a single red cedar tree, coated with fibreglass and sanded to bring out colour and detail. It was among several artworks being installed on the waterfront for Public Art Week. For more, please see page 19.

Council decides fate of dams Monday By ToBy gorman THe NewS BULLeTiN

Proponents of saving the dams at Colliery Dam Park will have to wait a few more days before learning the fate of the structures they’ve been fighting to protect. Reports by two engineering firms – one by Klohn Crippen Berger, which is doing the work, and a peer review by Hatch Ltd. – were released May 2. Council officially received the new information on the project Monday, including cost estimates for seven different options that include

various combinations of removal, rebuilding and remediation for both dams, in front of a packed Shaw Auditorium with many in the audience wearing T-shirts in support of saving the dams. Removing both dams at a cost of $6.3 million is projected to be the least expensive option while remediating both dams with concrete reinforcement is the most expensive at $30.7 million. Rebuilding the dams would cost an estimated $11.2 million. Council has set aside $7 million in the 2013 budget to address the issue.

It will decide Monday (May 13) which option to proceed with. Tomorrow (May 10), the Colliery Dam Preservation Society hosts a public meeting at 6 p.m. at John Barsby Secondary School to allow residents to voice their concerns or opinions on the issue. Last October, the provincial Dam Safety Branch strongly recommended the city reduce the risk the dams and two lakes pose to the community in the Chase River flood plain below in the event of an earthquake or extreme rainfall event. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Finger pointing and verbal jabs signalled boiled-over frustration Monday night as Nanaimo city council sparred over proposed budget cuts and their potential impact on staffing and services. Late last month, councillors Bill Bestwick, Jim Kipp and Bill McKay surprised their council colleagues with a vague list of cuts they recommended to reduce the city’s 2013 annual operating budget to a zero-per cent increase. Those cutbacks included reducing protective services by $550,000; trimming $250,000 each from the Reservoir No. 1 and water treatment projects; reducing the parks, recreation and culture budget by $400,000 and eliminating $100,000 from a new spray park; reducing the strategic relations department by $125,000 and reviewing efficiencies in the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation; reducing $100,000 from the purchasing department; reducing corporate services by $100,000 and reducing management staff benefits by $75,000; cutting back the human resources department by $75,000 and reducing mayor, council and excluded staff base salaries by one per cent; and eliminating the $1.4 million Boxwood connector project. All of the $2.2 million in pro-

posed cuts were voted down, though council did vote to find $4,000 in savings from the now defunct athletic commission and another $50,000 from parks maintenance standards, which means grass and other regular maintenance will be done less frequently in local parks and play fields. “We’ve got a $175-million budget and we can’t find $2.2 million in efficiencies?” asked an exasperated Kipp. “The arguments against this aren’t real.” Coun. George Anderson repeatedly pointed out flaws in the three councillors’ proposals, including cuts to the spray park, which is already 80 per cent complete, and the nixing of the Boxwood connector project, for which the city has already spent $2 million to purchase properties and another $200,000 for design work. That project is also paid for through development cost charges, not property taxes. Another recommendation to take $250,000 from the sale of a city-owned property on Dufferin Crescent to the tax base was withdrawn because it’s illegal. Bestwick, Kipp and McKay were also criticized for being disruptive to the financial plan budget process after trying to amend their own motion to not include their proposed cuts for discussion, which other councillors and staff had spent the last two weeks studying. u See ‘SPECIAL’ /4

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School board delays decision on stadium By JEnn m c GarriGlE The News BulleTiN

Hydro apologizes for damage to Snuneymuxw historical site By ToBy Gorman The News BulleTiN

Snuneymuxw First Nation is fuming over irreparable damage sustained to two of its ancient petroglyphs by a B.C. Hydro contractor last month. On April 10, a Victoriabased work crew was installing a new hydro pole in the Cedar-by-the-Sea area when one of its machines, equipped with tank-like tracks, travelled over two petroglyphs, heavily damaging one and altering another. The site has been listed on an archeological registry since the early 1970s as a site of significance, leaving Snuneymuxw Chief Douglas White wondering how information identifying the site did not reach the contractor. “It’s an extremely upsetting thing that has happened to a very sacred and important site in Snuneymuxw,” said White, who learned of the incident May 3. “What’s really shocking is that this site is very well known. There are many, many sites like this throughout Snuneymuxw territory ... but still it’s always a challenge for us to figure out how to protect

these sites. To protect them you have to publicize them but publicizing them makes them known and exposes them to attention – sometimes attention you don’t want.” Under provincial legislation there is a maximum $1-million fine for corporations that damage registered historical sites. B.C. Hydro was responsible for similar damage to a Snuneymuxw petroglyph back in the 1960s. Donia Snow, executive director for aboriginal relations for B.C. Hydro, said the incident was human error and that the proper information was not passed on to the contractor. “We have a system when we design work that gets released to our internal crews or to external contractors that doesn’t automatically populate known heritage sites,” said Snow. “The reason it doesn’t do that is to protect them because those drawings go out to lots of different people, lots of different entities. We don’t want to draw attention to them unnecessarily.” Snow added it’s the job of the project designer to

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City reviews Madill site project Preliminary design is underway for a project that could see the now defunct Madill site developed into a shopping centre with Rock City Road extended through Highway 19A. City council and staff are currently reviewing the applications to determine if the project falls in line with the official community plan. The property’s zoning would have to be changed from ‘high tech industrial’ to ‘city commercial centre’ to allow for the proposed 107,000 square-foot project that would be divided into six buildings. Improvements to the surrounding road network would also be required if the shopping centre is approved, and a consultant is currently determining estimates for the proposal. The cost of the studies is $75,000, which is available through the 2013 budget from roads development cost charges reserves.

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Vehicle tracks from a contractor hired by B.C. Hydro damaged two petroglyphs in the Cedar-by-the-Sea area of Nanaimo. Hydro apologized to Snuneymuxw First Nation for the damage.

The debate over how Nanaimo school district can derive some form of revenue from Serauxmen Stadium has been put off until the fall. Early last month, Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, put forward a motion asking staff to negotiate a rental or lease agreement for use of the stadium after staff proposed raising rental rates to help balance next year’s budget. The district was facing a $4.7-million shortfall and trustees have since approved a 2013-14 budget that includes a fiveper cent rental rate increase as well as other cuts. While the original deadline for negotiating an agreement regarding Serauxmen Stadium was July 1, trustees decided at a board meeting two weeks ago that it was too much to ask staff to have this work completed in this time frame. Instead trustees asked staff

to bring a report to the board by Sept. 30 that includes the prospects for leasing or selling the property. The matter has also been referred to the next joint board/ city council meeting for discussion. D o n n a R e i m e r, school district spokeswoman, said the district is currently “holding over” the terms of an expired 25-year lease agreement with Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association and the agreement comes with minimal cost to the association – she believes it is either $1 per year or $1 for the 25 years. Brennan said trustees have decided to raise rental rates for its fields and facilities, yet the district is not receiving revenue from Nanaimo Minor Baseball for use of the stadium. “If you own a house, would you rent it out for free?” he said. “We’ve got a hugely expensive piece of real estate that we’re giving away basically.”

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u From /1 “A lot of staff and council’s time has been wasted,” said Coun. Diane Brennan, while Coun. Ted Greves noted “the proposed amendment changes everything council and staff were prepared to deal with tonight.” Frustration on both sides grew with Kipp making a sarcastic reference to Anderson’s age – he’s 22. A five-minute recess was called by Mayor John Ruttan, which ended in Kipp apologizing to Anderson. McKay said he was disappointed and perplexed that council could not realize any additional savings, blaming the system for hindering the ability to find savings late in the process. “We’re well into it by January and can’t cut anything because contracts are already in place by then,” he

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ELECTION

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NANAIMO-NORTH Cowichan candidates spell out their views on job creation and skills training in B.C. BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Each political party is touting its agenda for economic recovery and while party leaders paint the broad strokes for economic recovery, local candidates voice priorities closer to home. The New Democratic Party is touting a six-point list of items it says it would implement, if elected, to improve B.C.’s economic outlook, which includes investing in the forest industry, increasing support for agriculture and food industry, promoting and supporting sustainable mining and exploration and liquid natural gas development, supporting sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and supporting rural economic development. Doug Routley, NDP candidate for Nanaimo-North Cowichan, said key issues affecting the economy in his riding centre on ferry fares and the forest industry. “The challenges of rising fares really implicate the sustainability of local economies particularly in the small communities,” Routley said. “Forestry is a very big issue on Vancouver Island where it’s private land-based or where a very high percentage of logging goes toward exports.” Routley said the foundations of a thriving economy are laid in supporting post secondary education and skills training. The B.C. Green Party believes a transition to a low-carbon economy is the

and processing would also produce jobs and new or renewed industries, but economic benefits could only be realized in the short-term with help from province’s key to long-term immediate government subsustainable wealth and sidies to kick start those employment and that every industries. dollar invested in clean The B.C. Liberals’ platenergy generates three form promotes building times the number of jobs the economy through supcreated in the oil and gas porting and developing sector for the same amount resource-based industries, of investment. such as liquefied natural Nanaimogas, forestry N o r t h and mining, Cowichan eliminating G re e n c a n government didate Mayo debt and McDonough investing said because in post-secmost jobs in The challenges of ondary eduthe future will cation and be provided rising fares really skills trainby s m a l l implicate the ing aimed businesses, at indusi m p r o v e d sustainability of tries already public transunder or p o r t a t i o n local economies. proposed between cenfor developtres such as ment.The Ladysmith 2013 par ty also and Nanaimo proposes tax will play a key cuts for small role in supbusiness and economy development porting the economy. of a B.C. ProsOne big concern is main- perity fund financed from taining a good standard of natural gas exports. living while shifting to a Liberal candidate Amanda low-carbon economy. She Jacobson said she believes suggests helping people in a free enterprise market, make the transition to solar and a government supportor wind power through sub- ing that is the best way for sidies. B.C. to ensure future finan“If we had incentives for cial and economic security. every business or every “If the government can person that wanted to get provide stability and secuoff the grid a bit more and rity to its citizens, I think then have the ability to it frees [people] up to live sell [electricity] back like their lives as they want to you see them doing in Ger- live them without worrying many,” McDonough said. “It about what’s going on in took them only seven years the background,” Jacobson to go from zero to getting said. money back to the houseJacobson said a big holds.” issue in Nanaimo-North Local food production Cowichan is people’s fear

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, May 9, 2013

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Finding cuts starts on Day 1

The day after Nanaimo city council adopts the financial plan bylaw, councillors Jim Kipp, Bill Bestwick and Bill McKay should bury their noses into departmental spending at the city and come up with a genuine, solid effort to find efficiencies for the 2014 budget. They should also consider an approach to reduce spending at city hall and minimizing taxes that includes, not alienates, their colleagues. Any taxpayer will cheer on a councillor who wants to save them money, but the work performed by these three councillors recently was distracting and disruptive. And because of the nature in which it was presented, had no chance of passing and therefore no chance of serving Nanaimo citizens. Of the eight cutback suggestions, one was a project almost completed, another meant abandoning more than $2 million in incurred costs to save $1.4 million, and another was illegal. What’s more, Kipp’s claim of trying to find $2.2 million in operating efficiencies (without targeting any staff positions) in a $175-million budget is inaccurate. The operating budget is $123.2 million, of which staff salaries take up about $41 million. Property taxes amount to $89.7 million. Therefore, if the trio wants to make cuts without dismissing anybody, then they’re trying to find $2.2 million in efficiencies out of $82 million – a significantly harder task. With that said, there is nothing wrong with thinking outside the box, as these councillors have. Government at any level is addicted to our money and spends more than we can afford. The frustration at Monday’s council meeting – two councillors threatened to “take it outside”– derived from a poor plan and politicking. If council is interested in the welfare of taxpayers, it will band together, study the contracts and services scheduled for 2014, and begin working on a list of proposed efficiencies that have a hope of saving tax-fatigued citizens some money.

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NDP’s message to voters: trust us When Adrian Dix took over as nently in the NDP leadership B.C. NDP leader two years ago, he contest two years ago. struggled to communicate, espeLeadership contender Mike cially in the sound bites of radio Farnworth told the party faithand TV. ful he would study independent There was a running joke in the power purchase contracts, and if legislature press gallery: It didn’t he found that they are not in the matter what question you asked public interest, he would “mend him, you got a six-minute answer them or end them.” Another leadthat ended with the evils of log ership hopeful, energy critic John exports. Horgan, allowed that he would Even more than “break” contracts if under Carole James, necessary. B.C. the NDP railed against By this spring, Dix VIEWS log exports. “B.C. logs had a new non-position for B.C. jobs” became on power purchase Tom Fletcher Black Press one of Dix’s favourite contracts. He will slogans. As the elec“assess them and tion approached, address them.” The another Dixism was printed platform promheard daily: “Say what ises a review “within you’re going to do, say the limits of existing how you’re going to contracts.” Either they pay for it.” plan to risk a costly So it was a surprise legal battle, or they’re a few weeks ago when the NDP just paying lip service. All you signaled it would essentially not have to do to find out is elect offer a policy on log exports. them. They’re going to meet with ‘stakeLabour code changes are holders’ and come up with a plan another blank slate. A memo from after they get a majority governthe B.C. Federation of Labour ment. executive to members last year This is exactly the same nondescribed how they were working policy the NDP had in 2009. They closely with the NDP to rewrite don’t have an answer to the B.C. labour law. industry’s point that the high The NDP election platform price gained by premium logs in punts this issue until after the foreign markets is what keeps election as well, promising an many loggers working, and subsi- independent expert panel to dizes the harvest of other logs for decide on issues like whether to B.C. coastal mills. end secret-ballot votes for union Another thing the NDP doesn’t certification. like is private power developThis isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a ment. This issue featured promi30-year-old bad idea. It’s based

on the destructive old notion that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency. Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston. Oldtimers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform. Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants. Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008. If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents. On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us. u Tom Fletcher is a legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS

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Time running out for dam decision Change for change’s To the Editor,

Time is fast approaching for the recommendation with regard to the fate of the Colliery Dam Park dams. I pray that a wise decision is made by city council. City staff is in a fixed position in its thought processes and have lost all objectivity. There are people on council who understand the deep association many Nanaimo residents have for those lakes. The key is for the willingness to preserve them. I appreciate that people are willing to sit on council and make tough decisions and it must be acknowledged that they will never make everyone happy, no matter the decision. But this whole situation was handled despicably in the first place and the result has been a mess. Let’s hope they do the right thing now and fix the dams. Let the children and families of the south end, Harewood and the

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Judy Forbister Nanaimo

Tax increase OK, just not too much To the Editor,

Re: Colliery Dam decision now lies with council, May 4. I feel the Colliery Dam Park dams are jewels that Nanaimo needs to protect. Not at any cost, but certainly if it can be done for an amount that is not overwhelming. I don’t mind paying extra on my taxes if it means preserving a place that Nanaimo residents can enjoy for years to come.

Jim Morris Nanaimo

Coal era responsible for today’s issues To the Editor,

Re: Colliery Dam decision now lies with council, May 4. Around the turn of the century, Nanaimo’s coal industry needed water reservoirs to wash coal and thus built the Colliery dams. Since industry typically does not accumulate reserves to dismantle facilities at the end of their lives, once the mines shut down the city became the proud beneficiary of a couple of water reservoirs on the Chase River. Knowing dams have a finite lifetime and are inherently dangerous – dam failures have resulted in thousands of deaths – the various

city bureaucracies nevertheless opted to continue residential development in the Chase River flood plain and integrate the ‘lakes’ as a recreational feature. The chickens have now come home to roost and the province has mandated something be done since its safety criteria for dam failure consequences are not met. The question is, do you perpetuate a situation that resulted from industry delinquency and poor planning, or do you restore the area to its natural state and eliminate any future safety issues. One must ask another question: If the city was given $10 million to $30 million to provide recreational and cultural opportunities for Nanaimo, would building two dams to flood land really be at the top of the list?

Fred Kardel Nanaimo

Taxpayer support of multiplex uncertain To the Editor,

For many of us living in Nanaimo, places like Colliery Dam Park, Linley Valley and the Nanaimo Boat Basin are iconic in nature and needing to be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations. These are the places that define community and neighbourhoods, part of what makes Nanaimo special and places that create memories. In essence, they are the heart of community that if lost can never be regained. The release of the Colliery Dam Conceptual Cost Estimate Study, in my opinion, supports saving the dams. Yes, the cost of $8.6 million is intimidating, and should be to the taxpayer of Nanaimo. But when one thinks that the resurgence of a potential multiplex to the agenda of the city could cost taxpayers multiple

tens of millions of dollars, which, I ask, would taxpayers support? I am not totally opposed to a future multiplex being built in Nanaimo. However, the costs of such will have to be weighed. Also to be weighed is the benefit to the community. Anyone in Nanaimo who can afford a bus ticket can enjoy the Colliery Dams Park. The same cannot be said of a multiplex.

Gordon W. Fuller Nanaimo

Hourly wage for teachers would solve break dispute To the Editor,

Re: Teachers derail two-week break, May 2. The Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association has again made sure a way to balance a difficult budget won’t be implemented. On-call teachers would be called upon to work a few extra minutes a day for the same pay.

They are not hourly workers but seem to have a union that thinks they are. As for the prep-providing specialists, they lose pay whenever the teachers decide on prep days or non-teaching days as it is. Justin Green’s statement about teachers “working the same” is incomprehensible. They no longer do much of the duties that they used to, and are paid more. At one time there were no days off to discuss educational issues, no aides to watch the children during recess, and as part of duties at the school, extra curricular activities were demanded of the teachers. Perhaps we need to pay teachers an hourly wage so if they don’t work, they don’t get paid. Not realistic, but then again, the teachers’ union is unrealistic as well.

sake far from best solution for province By Gwyn MorGan rolled out billions of dolI’m concerned many lars in new spending British Columbians are during this campaign, more focused on ‘change’ and their “every dollar is for the sake of change accounted for” rhetoric rather than electing the just isn’t credible because party most likely to foster their anti-development job creation and financial attitude will reduce revstability. enue at the same time as Our province’s resource spending rises. endowment has always There is truth to the been a mainstay of both adage, “Those who fail jobs and the generation of to learn from history are revenues needed to fund doomed to repeat it.” The social programs. NDP came to power in From what I have seen 1991 and governed the and heard, an NDP govrest of that decade. Investernment would ment dried up and rev-up spending economic growth uest while stymieing trailed the rest of resource develomment Canada. opment through A low point endless environmental came when the Edmonton reviews and or by just Chamber of Commerce saying ‘no’, driving invest- thanked the B.C. government to other provinces ment for driving growth and other countries. investment in Alberta. We need new mines and Have the Liberals done gas fields, pipelines, refineverything right? Cereries, ports and processtainly not. The introducing plants to replace jobs tion of the harmonized lost by tech change and sales tax by the Gordon by events like the pine Campbell government was beetle catastrophe. badly handled. There were Economic development other gaffes as well. and the protection of While there is a natural the environment are not inclination for people mutually exclusive. Yes, to vote to change long we must be good stewards governing parties, it’s of our beautiful provimportant not to let the ince, but we do have the NDP sleepwalk to victory technology to move the without thinking about economy forward in an which party is likely to environmentally responcreate jobs and not bursible manner. den today’s young people Saying ‘no’ to new with a mountain of debt. projects will mean job I’m not asking the public losses for those currently to agree with me, only employed and no opporthat they think through tunity for young people the full consequences of looking for work force. their choice carefully. And We also need to focus on then get out and vote on balancing the provincial May 14. budget, rather than taking u money away from social Gwyn Morgan is the forprograms to fund rising mer chair of SNC Lavalin, interest costs. and is a director on the Forty years of experiboards of several other ence in business has corporations including taught me that too much EnCana Corporation. He debt is crippling. It scares has served as an advisor me that the NDP have to Christy Clark.

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NRGH auxiliary expands store The popularity of the Nanaimo Auxiliary to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s thrift store in Northridge Village, has caused some growing pains. Opened in 2005, the thrift store quickly became popular with Nanaimo residents for finding well priced, gently used clothes, books and household items. Thanks to the generous donations of these items from the Nanaimo community, the store continued to thrive, and it became necessary to expand into the forrmer Sea Drift Fish Market and its 1,000 square feet of space to cope with the increasing demand. The larger store allows the auxiliary to add new sections to accommodate small furniture items and paintings, both of which have been requested by customers for some time. The new and improved thrift store opens Friday (May 10) at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting. In the past 16 years the auxiliary, with its 200 members, has raised more than $3 million for NRGH. For more information, please go to www. nrghauxiliary.ca

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Garage sale helps end violence against women Spring is a time to de-clutter, to clear out some of those ‘treasures’ you’ve been hanging onto for years. And what better feeling can there be than to finally have some much-

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VIU alumni looking to connect Vancouver Island University’s Alumni Association is launching an initiative to connect the more than 40,000 people worldwide who have studied at the institution since it first started in 1936. The Alumni Connect Campaign asks all of the institution’s alumni to update their profile.

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bar and money for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Heaslip kicks off her fundraising initiative Friday (May 10) at RBC Royal Bank at Woodgrove Centre. She will be on hand from 3-4 p.m. talking about powerlifting, her record breaking and attempts and why raising money for the kids of B.C. is so important.

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where she will attempt to break her own Canadian and Commonwealth deadlift records. “As a mother of three and grandmother of three, I want to help B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation,” she said. “I am positive that everyone knows someone who has either been a patient in, or had or knows a child who was a patient in this

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Who Can Vote? You can vote if you are: • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013) • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months You can Register When You Vote If you aren’t already registered, you can register when you vote. You will need identification that proves both your identity and current residential address.

Option 1 A single document issued by the Government of BC or Canada that contains the voter’s name, photograph and residential address, such as a BC driver’s licence, BC Identification Card (BCID), or BC Services Card. Option 2 A Certificate of Indian Status as issued by the Government of Canada. Option 3 Two documents that together show the voter’s name and residential address. Both documents must show the voter’s name. At least one of the documents must also contain the voter’s residential address. Please note: Digital or electronic documents (e.g. e-bills) are acceptable. Hand-written information on a document, photocopies or electronic scans/photos of a paper document are not acceptable. The following are examples of the document types authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer for the purposes of voter identification (the list of documents is illustrative, not exhaustive). Other specific documents (not listed below) may be authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer. For questions about the acceptability of a specific document, please contact Elections BC. Government-issue identity document Examples: healthcare card, birth certificate, Social Insurance Card, passport, citizenship document/certificate, Old Age Security Identification Card, Canadian Forces identification, Firearm Acquisition Certificate, firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence, Veterans Affairs Canada Health Care Identification Card, Correctional Service Canada Offender Identification Card. Other government-issue document Examples: property tax assessment, income tax assessment notice, government cheque, government cheque stub, statement of employment insurance benefits paid, Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement, statement of Canada Pension Plan benefits, statement of Old Age Security.

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CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

PROVINCIAL PROPERTY TAX Do you travel often? DEFERMENT PROGRAM Regularly misplace

You may qualify if you are: Age 55 or older; a widow or widower, or a disabled person as defined by regulation.

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT PROGRAM Qualifying homeowners who are financially supporting a dependent child under age 18 may qualify to defer property taxes on their principal residence. There are certain qualifying factors for the above programs. Contact the Province’s Property Tax Deferment Office 1-800-663-7867 Applications are available at Nanaimo City Hall, Government Agents Offices, or through the Provincial Government website at: www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/rpt 2013 Completed applications are due before 4:30 p.m. on July 2 to avoid any penalties. Unapproved applications are subject to full penalties.

2013 WATER USAGE REGULATIONS NOTICE NO WATERING BETWEEN 10:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M. Starting June 1st & ending September 30th, 2013 EVEN NUMBERED HOMES, APARTMENTS, STRATA UNITS, MOBILE HOMES ETC. Residence unit number or address number ending in an even number - Watering is allowed on even days of the month (June 2, 4, 6 etc.) ODD NUMBERED HOMES, APARTMENTS, STRATA UNITS, MOBILE HOMES, ETC. Residences unit number or address number ending in an odd number - Watering is allowed on odd days of the month (June 1, 3, 5 etc.) As summer approaches, we would like to remind you that WATER USAGE REGULATIONS come into effect JUNE 1, 2013 and will end SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. These restrictions are intended to ensure that ALL residents receive an adequate supply of water throughout the summer months and that sufficient reserves supplies are available should they be required for emergency fire fighting purposes. PLEASE NOTE: Parking lot or driveway washing is not permitted and washing of automobiles will only be permitted on regular washing days within the allowable hours. PLEASE RETAIN FOR YOUR REFERENCE Your cooperation is appreciated. Should you have any questions or require any assistance, please call:

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. All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Change your property tax account delivery to Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be ‘email’ to receive your tax notice as soon as they held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street. are created in late May. All City of Nanaimo Committee of the Whole Need help or have questions? Contact the Finance Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held Department via email: mybills.tax@nanaimo.ca in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, or by phone: 250-755-4415. located at 80 Commercial St.

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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 June 17 ....... Committee of the Whole June 24 .................... Council Meeting June 28 ..................UBCM Resolution Deadline July 1 ............................CANADA DAY

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hen tragedy struck Corb Lund’s life he retreated from the bustle of the world to a rustic cabin in the woods. The cabin didn’t even have running water. It was winter and three feet of snow surrounded him. He would go out and chop wood for the fire. It was the cabin he built with his bronc riding uncle, Lynn Jensen, whose passing brought on Lund’s visit. The death was compounded by the end of Lund’s 13-year relationship. “He was one of my favourite uncles. I was sort of drifting around for a while to find my bearings,” said Lund. During this time he began to write songs for his latest album Cabin Fever. He would take breaks from that isolation and go to Las Vegas, New York City and Austin, but then return to the cabin. He was alone most of the time and during those isolated periods he wrote songs. Songs don’t just pop into Lund’s head. He said it takes him a while to write them. He likes to ensure they are well crafted before taking them into the studio for recording. “They slowly take shape over time like little sculptures,” said Lund. Cabin Fever, Lund’s seventh album, debuted at No. 1 on the Canadian Billboard top 200. Lund said even though he has won a

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Corb Lund performs songs from his latest album, Cabin Fever, at the Port Theatre Monday (May 13) at 7:30 p.m. ALEXANDRA VALENTI PHOTO

number of awards over the years, that recognition by fans was really great. “Things like that are more meaningful,” he said. “It means real human beings are listening to your records.” The Juno award winner has also been named the Canadian Country Music Association’s Roots Artist of the year for seven consecutive years. He performs with The

Hurtin’ Albertans at the Port Theatre Monday (May 13) 7:30 p.m. Performing for fans is when music comes alive for Lund. “For me it is the exchange of energy with people,” he said. “Writing the songs is part of it but it doesn’t come to full fruition until I play it for people and they respond.” During his Nanaimo performance he’ll play songs from his

newest album along with some older fan favourites. “It’s gratifying to see people sing back the songs,” said Lund about his favourite part of performing on stage. Tickets are $42.50 and are available by calling 250-754-8550, at the Port Theatre box office, located at 125 Front St., or www.porttheatre. com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Gallery Row seeks submissions for its outdoor art gallery on Fitzwilliam St. Artists must ensure their pieces are waterproofed. People will be asked to sign a waiver indemnifying the gallery from any losses due to weather, theft and vandalism. During the annual Gallery Row Art Festival the work will be auctioned and artists will receive 50 per cent of the money raised. People interested in participating or for more information please call 250-754-5174 or e-mail showroom@ gemfabrications.com.

Grants available for filmmakers Public Records is offering up to $5,000 in grants for musicians and filmmakers. Winners receive money to produce a music video showcasing their talent. Grant submissions are May 31 to June 14. For info go to www. publicrecords.org.

Symphony’s nineteenth season features music from around the globe BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Vancouver Island Symphony hopes people are ready to fly around the globe during their new season, Passport to Great Entertainment. The symphony holds its

launch day Saturday (May 11) at the Nanaimo Airport 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event begins with symphony conductor Pierre Simard introducing the concerts planned for the year from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I’m very excited. You

never know the impact a large event like this can have,” said Simard. He said the more people the symphony can reach to create more awareness about the season the better. “Each show focuses on an area of the world

or a different country,” said Simard, adding it was a natural fit to have the event at the airport because of the season’s theme. Symphony musicians will perform throughout the day. Aunti Bobbi will entertain with activities

for children 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. At 1:30 people are invited to savour free ice cream while supplies last. The event also features the Symphonic Choir and the Grade 5 Honour Choir made up of students from The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District. People can

also learn about the NoteworthyKids Music Club. During the event there is a draw every 15 minutes for symphony tickets. For more information p l e a s e g o t o w w w. vancouverislandsyphony. com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Gallery seeks art teachers The Nanaimo Art Gallery is seeking artists who want to help young learners explore their creativity. The gallery is taking applications for people specializing in theatre, First Nations Art and First Nations Dance for the Artists in the Schools program to work in schools in Nanaimo School District. The contract work schedule depends on the number of bookings by schools and is $40 per one hour class. The program, sponsored by TD Canada Trust, allows elementary teachers to schedule a visit by an professional artists and present a arts session to introduce children to different artistic mediums. The teacher can have artists tailor their presentation to reflect current teaching subjects. Artists must reside in the school district to be eligible. Interested artists are asked to submit a resume detailing their teaching experiences and what options they would provide during a one-hour class. For more information about the teaching opportunity and eligibility guidelines please e-mail info@nanaimogallery.ca.

Outdoor art installed at Maffeo Sutton Park Outdoor art is becoming a common trend to create more vibrant open spaces and parks. The City of Nanaimo installed four new pieces in Maffeo Sutton Park May 8: Dungeness Crab by Don Ritchie, Spindle Whorle by Joel Good, Borrowed Light by Samuel Houston and (Un) tamed by David Jacob Harder. The pieces were installed during Public Art Week which

runs May 5-11. For four years the city has welcomed artists to temporarily display their work for a year in the park. A request was made to artists in the fall of 2012 and 12 submissions were received. Four were selected by a panel of nine representatives from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, the city’s Cultural Committee and the Nanaimo Art Gallery. The honoraria for the pieces

totalled $16,000. Plaques recognizing the artists will also be added. They will have information about the artist, the piece and a link to a YouTube video documenting the creative process. A brochure describing the artwork is also being planned by the city. For more information about public art in Nanaimo please go to http://cnan.ca/ dXGoQA.

Author writing book about Wi-Fi sickness Nanaimo author Kim Goldberg is examining the lives of people who become physically ill because of exposure to wireless technology in her latest book. She was recently awarded a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to write a book about Wi-Fi sickness. “I was thrilled to learn that this project will be supported,” said Goldberg in a press release. “It will require a huge amount of time and work because the problem is literally gloabal in scope.” People interested in speaking to Goldberg have been contacting her, sharing stories about debilitating illnesses, job loss, sick children in schools wired

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TO DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS LIABLE TO BE SPECIALLY CHARGED WHEREAS it is the intention of the IMPROVEMENT Downtown Nanaimo Business(BIA’S) Improvement FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESS FOR AREAS FOR A Association (DNBIA) to conduct a Five Year Promotion OF Scheme benefit of two FIVE-YEAR PERIOD PURSUANT TO Business THE PROVISIONS CITY for OFthe NANAIMO Nanaimo; specified business areas located in theAREA downtown area of2013 the City “BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT BYLAWS NO.of 7168 AND NO. 7169” WHEREAS it is the the intention of Nanaimo the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association AND WHEREAS City of Council has been requested by the DNBIA to (DNBIA) to conduct a Five Year Business Promotion Scheme for the benefit of two specified business initiate the establishment of two Business Improvement Areas within the City of Nanaimo to areas located in the downtown area of the City of Nanaimo; enable the Association to conduct the Five Year Business Promotion Schemes; AND WHEREAS the City of Nanaimo Council has been requested by the DNBIA to initiate the establishment of two THAT Business Improvement Areas within the City of Nanaimo to enable the TAKE NOTICE the City of Nanaimo Council intends to initiate the establishment Association to conduct the Five Year Business Schemes; of two Business Improvement Areas withinPromotion the downtown area of the City pursuant to the TAKEofNOTICE of Nanaimo Council to initiate the establishment provisions Section THAT 215 ofthe theCity Community Charter. Theintends two Business Improvement Areas of twoshall Business Improvement Areas tracts within the downtown area theattached City pursuant the provisions be comprised of those of land shaded onofthe maps,to and shall be of Section 215 ofreferred the Community Charter. The two Business Areas shall be comprised commonly to as Business Improvement Area No.Improvement 1 and Business Improvement Area of those No 2. tracts of land shaded on the attached maps, and shall be commonly referred to as Business Improvement Area No. 1 and Business Improvement Area No 2.

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The following is a general description of the five year Business Promotion Scheme to be undertaken by the for the of the above designated Improvement Areas: TheDNBIA following is abenefit general description of the fiveBusiness year Business Promotion Scheme to be 1. Marketing advertising, special events) Business Improvement Areas: undertaken by the DNBIA (includes for the benefit of the above designated 2. Wages/Benefits 3.1. Facilities (includes advertising, special events) Marketing 4.2. Administration Wages/Benefits 5.3. Community Projects (2014-2018) Facilities 4. of theAdministration The portion total annual cost of each of the two Business Promotion Schemes as outlined above, which be recovered from the owners of the lands located within the respective Business 5. shallCommunity Projects (2014-2018) Improvement Areas in each of the five years of the Business Promotion Scheme, is an amount not to exceed: Fiscal Year BIA 1 BIA 2 2014 $187,777.63 $39,575.14 2015 $189,655.41 $39,975.89 2016 $191,551.96 $40,370.60 2017 $193,467.48 $40,774.31 2018 $195,402.16 $41,182.05 For the purpose of enabling the DNBIA to conduct in each year the Business Promotion Scheme as outlined above, the City Council may levy and impose within each of the two Business Improvement Areas, an annual local service tax with respect to each parcel liable to be specially charged. The annual local service tax to be levied in each of the five years of the Business Promotion Scheme is an amount to be not less than or more than: Year BIA1 BIA2 2014 $250.00 minimum/$6,000.00 maximum $250.00 minimum/$6,000.00 maximum 2015 $252.50 minimum/$6,060.00 maximum $252.50 minimum/$6,060.00 maximum 2016 $255.03 minimum/$6,120.00 maximum $255.03 minimum/$6,120.00 maximum 2017 $257.58 minimum/$6,181.81 maximum $257.58 minimum/$6,181.81 maximum 2018 $260.16 minimum/$6,243.63 maximum $260.16 minimum/$6,243.63 maximum The method for calculating the tax is such that each property owner pays a minimum of $250 (to be increased by 1% each year) per property, plus a rate of 0.8873 cents (BIA 1 in 2014) and a rate of $1.0158 (BIA 2 in 2014) on every $1,000 over $275,000 of assessed value, to a maximum tax of $6,000 per property. This is based on current assessed values and the current number of properties within each BIA area; however, as the total levy, assessment values and the number of properties within the Areas change from year to year, the rate will also change. Notices of Intention, as required under Section 213 of the Community Charter, have been published and mailed May 2, 2013, to all owners of parcels liable to be specially charged, at the address as set out in the last completed real property assessment roll and also to any later address known to the Assessor. Owners of parcels liable to be specially charged who desire to petition against the establishment of the Business Improvement Area for their parcel described herein must do so on or before Monday, June 10, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., with such petitions to be in strict accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter. A sufficient petition against the proposed establishment of the Business Improvement Area must be properly signed by a majority of the owners representing at least one-half of the value of the parcels (land and improvements) which are liable to be specially charged within that area. Copies of relevant bylaws and legislation pertaining to this Notice of Intention are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), Monday through Friday, except holidays, at the Service & Resource Centre, 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC, telephone 250.755.4405. Questions pertaining to the Business Promotion Scheme or to the establishment of the Business Improvement Areas described here in should be directed to the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association (DNBIA), A10 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo BC V9R 5B6, Telephone 250.754.8141. Corporate Officer City of Nanaimo

The Dancestreams Youth Dance Company is shaking up the Gabriola Community Centre for Mother’s Day, Sunday (May 12) at 2 p.m. The group is presenting an eclectic mix of choreography created by Hannah Stilwell, Maiko Miyauchi, Serge Bennathan and others. Stilwell’s piece is called Con Swing Por Favor and is rooted in Afro-Cuban dance. Miyauchi’s work Ka-Men was created during Dancestreams’ sum-

mer workshop and explores the use of the mask choreographed with movement. The dancers are sharing the stage with Afriola, Gabriola’s African Rhythm Ensemble. Tickets are $12/$10 for youth and are available at Gabriola Artworks. Tickets are $15/$12 for youth at the door. Tickets include a special $5 discount, $3 for youth, at Robert’s Place. For more information please go to www.dancestreams.ca.

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evenTs PEOPLE VS THE STATE of Illusion, film by Austin Vickers, shows at Malaspina Theatre, tonight (May 9) 7 p.m. Tickets $15 by calling 250-390-5199, http:// bit.ly/15s8Fjf or at the door. AROUND TOWN TELLERS present It’s All in A Day’s Work story event Friday (May 10) 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more info call 250758-4983.

What’sOn THE BIG MESS plays Acme Food Co. Friday (May 10) 7 p.m. FUNKTASTIC SPRING FEVER at the Cambie featuring Southwick, Friday (May 10), 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission $7. CHEVY RAY and the Fins perform at the Well Pub Saturday (May 11). D.O.C. plays the Harewood Arms pub Saturday (May 11). SEAN BURNS plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (May 11) 7 p.m. ALMOST FAMOUS plays the Queen’s Saturday (May 11) 10 p.m. SING BRITANNIA with the Camerata Singers and the Nanaimo Youth Choir Saturday (May 11) 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United

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Jean Rongve began her passion for potter y in the 1970s while living in Yellowknife. She joined the potter studio, which gave her a weekly night out, a break from raising her two preschool aged children. “I’ve been using this pottery wheel for over 40 years. It moved with us from Yellowknife to Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan then came to Nanaimo. And that’s three kilns ago. My wheel has been a good friend,” she said. “I don’t think I’ve ever grown up because I still like to play with mud pies. With clay you can create something without any tools except strong hands and a sense of balance. When I go to bed at night and as I’m falling asleep I create huge, intricate and beautiful pots. I love to create.” She specializes in creating items for the kitchen and dining. She doodles her designs and then brings them to life with clay. Her favou-

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Potter Jean Rongve loves to adorn her work with dragonflies. She is one of many artists displaying their work during the Nanaimo Pottery Co-op’s annual Spring Show and Sale Friday and Saturday (May 10-11) at Country Club Centre.

rite designs are dragonflies, trees and bushes and she sells many of her pieces at the artisan stores on Bastion Street.

She creates many different varieties of mugs and trivets. “I make them all by hand using a rolling pin,” said Rongve.

“The glaze though can be frustrating as ideas for a beautiful glaze don’t always transfer into reality and lots of testing goes into each new glaze. I always have at least one test glaze piece in each kiln firing.” Rongve is one of many potters displaying and selling work at the annual Nanaimo Potter y Co-op Spring Show and Sale Friday and Saturday (May 10-11) at Country Club Centre. The event runs Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “I really like having a sale at Country Club because people who may not have considered pottery are given the opportunity to get to know this ancient artform,” said Rongve. “I remember the time a man asked me if my mud could hold coffee. When I said yes he bought a half a dozen mugs from all different artists.” For more information please visit www. nanaimopottery.com.

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unior football defenders just can’t cover Whitman Tomusiak. Now he’ll be going up against pro prospects. The V.I. Raiders receiver was invited to B.C. Lions rookie camp after impressing the CFL club at evaluation camp testing in April. “I didn’t really expect to go this year, no, but this whole offseason I’ve heard some rumours,” said Tomusiak. The Football Nanaimo alumnus led the entire Canadian Junior Football League in receiving yards last season with 919 and was chosen as an All-Canadian. At the Lions’ E-camp he ran a 40-yard (36metre) dash in 4.49 seconds, which was the fastest of the 18 players at the camp. That “blazing” time, combined with his “impressive football resume,” earned the 21-year-old from Mill Bay an invite to rookie camp, according to a B.C. Lions press release. The E-camp was mostly about testing athletic ability, not so much specific football skills. So even though the Lions have seen the 6-foot-1, 190-pounder’s

speed, they aren’t as familiar with his best attributes as a receiver – his hands, and his desire to win every ball. “Hopefully [I’ll] turn some heads some more when they actually see me play,” Tomusiak said. “But the main thing, of course, is to go in, do your best and you’ll sort of see where you stand pretty quick. “Hopefully it will help me get a lot better. I think the best way to become a better player is to go against guys who are better than you.” But he might be starting to realize that he belongs with those guys. Raiders coach Matthew (Snoop) Blokker was asked if the experience of a CFL camp might be good for boosting the confidence of a humble player like Tomusiak. “That’s where people read him wrong. I think his outside demeanour is one thing, but I think his inner demeanour is another,” Blokker said. “He’s extremely confident in his abilities and he’s not shy of any challenge.” The past few weeks, said Tomusiak, have indeed made him view his football future a little differently, but he isn’t looking too far ahead. “We’ll see how it goes when I get there, of course,” he said. “But yeah, [I’ll] just try to take it as far as I can take it.”

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The Raiders will look on proudly. Their record-setting quarterback alumnus Jordan Yantz will be at rookie camp, too, and another alum, Andrew Harris, is a Lions star. Tomusiak

could be embarking on a similar sort of path. “He’s rounding into a top receiver and I think this is one guy the Lions might end up, down the road, keeping,” Blokker said.

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The first Western Canada Cup was one to remember. The five-team junior A hockey championship tournament concluded Sunday at Frank Crane Arena, ending a longerthan-usual hockey season in Nanaimo. It may have been the inaugural WCC tourney, but it didn’t look like it. Canadian Junior A Hockey League president Kirk Lamb told tournament chairman Graham Calder it looked like the 10th annual Westerns, not the first. “This has been an amazing experience,” said Paul Dyck, coach of Manitoba’s Steinbach Pistons. “The host committee’s done a great job here; we’ve been treated very, very well. And it’s a beautiful part of the country to come play and I know the guys have enjoyed everything about this experience.” Fans seemed to like the hockey, too. All the outof-town teams brought cheering sections, adding to the atmosphere at the rink. Attendance at Frank Crane wasn’t up from the regular season, but it wasn’t down, either, not even with beach weather testing the dedication of Clippers fans by Saturday afternoon. ◆ See ‘HOME’ /B3

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Area bantams chosen in draft Two local hockey players are considered elite prospects, having been taken in the Western Hockey League draft. Nanaimo’s Dylan Coghlan, 15, and Lantzville’s Dylan Ferguson, 14, were chosen last week by the Tri-City Americans and Kamloops Blazers, respectively. Coghlan, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound defenceman, was chosen in the third round, 63rd overall. He played last season in the Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association with the Tier 1 bantams. Ferguson, a six-foot, 165-pound goalie, was taken in the eighth round, 166th overall. He played with the Notre Dame academy program. Both Dylans were invited to participate in B.C. Hockey’s U16 B.C. Cup last month in Salmon Arm and both are being considered for selection to the highdevelopment program’s provincial camp in Nanaimo in July.

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“We had a pretty decent turnout for that,” said Graham Calder. “We had about 1,100 for that game and look at the weather we were dealing with.” He said there were no real targeted attendance figures for the Western Canada Cup, but he was generally satisfied. “Throughout the week we got a sense that the crowds were meeting what we budgeted for,” he said. The fact that the hometown Nanaimo Clippers made it to the WCC’s playoff round was a positive for tournament organizers. “It certainly kept us in the news, it kept people talking about it around town,” Calder said. He thanked the 170 volunteers for ”their dedication, energy, friendliness” and mentioned the hard work of his tournament organizing committee. A Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model report has been commiss i o n e d t o m o re closely determine the impacts of the WCC in Nanaimo, and

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Acme Timbermen back at it with two games The Nanaimo Acme Painting Timbermen won their season opener, and now the schedule gets tougher. The city’s senior B lacrosse team plays back-to-back games Friday (May 10) and Saturday, visiting the North Shore Indians and then hosting the Royal City Capitals. “It’s early in the season so we shouldn’t be hurting too bad and

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Nanaimo’s highestscoring high schooler will be staying in the Harbour City. T h e Va n c o u v e r Island University Mariners men’s basketball team announced last week that Bryson Cox of Woodlands Secondary School has committed to the program for 2013-14. The 6-foot-3 Cox, who can play the 1, 2 or 3 position, was the most prolific scorer in local high school hoops over the last decade. “He has a lot of skill, a bit of size for a guard position,” said Matt Kuzminski, VIU coach. “He can really shoot the ball and I think he’ll definitely be someone, going forward, [who] can be a big part of the program.” Cox is used to being central in the offence but will have a different role as a rookie moving up to the college level. “At Woodlands he had to take on a scoring role just because of the team makeup,” said Kuzminski. “Here he’ll be playing with better play-

ers and he’ll be playing against tougher competition. It’ll take some time for him to adjust to the level but I think he’s going to adjust well.” The VIU Mariners also announced the signing of Liam Horne, a 6-foot-1 point guard from Oak Bay. “He’s more of a traditional point guard, a good set-up man,” Kuzminski said. “He plays with a really good pace. I think he’ll be able to come in and contribute right away.” The Mariners will go into 2013-14 as defending champions of the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association, and will have many of their key players back. Only Tyler Olsen graduated from the program, though forwards Ryan Davidson and Adam Connolly have indicated they won’t return next year. COURT SHORTS …

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The junior A Nanaimo Timbermen, showcasing themselves in the Oceanside area, must have made quite an impression. The lacrosse team played a wild game Saturday at Parksville’s Oceanside Place, eventually losing 15-14 in overtime to the undefeated Delta Islanders. The game included a bit of a brawl in the

second period but was more notable for all the offence. Nanaimo scored the game-tying goal in as dramatic a fashion as possible, as Ryan Hanna tallied with one second left in regulation to force OT. Nanaimo’s Mitch Parker had a monster game with five goals and four assists, Brett Fleming had four goals and two assists and Brett Hawrys scored twice and added three helpers. Brady Jorgensen and Tyson Fair were the other

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Sunday hillCRest Cottage hosts its annual Mother’s Day open garden at 495 Hillcrest Ave. from 1-5 p.m. Featuring primulas and pulmonarias this year. Free admission. For details contact hillcrestcottagegarden1@gmail.com. CedaR lioNs Club hosts its annual Mother’s Day breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd. Adult breakfast $6, junior breakfast $4. Phone 250-722-2442 for details. NaNaimo dowNtowN Farmers’ Market holds a special cruise

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very familiar with the roads in the Napa/Sonoma region of central California and the many delights to be sampled along the way. Heading over to the coast, there was the obligatory stop in the village of Tomales for coffee enjoyed sitting out front as traffic rolled by. Walked across the street to the post office where Julie, the manager, clued me into some great photo op locations. Then it was up US1 to Bodega where the film The Birds was shot. The house and the church are still there, but across the street is the Bodega Country Store where the new owner sells great oyster chowder and coffee with little tables sprinkled amongst the largest collection of Alfred Hitchcock memorabilia in the world.

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Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ▲Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †Ω*♦Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin B11

Flywheel technology Ford launches free mobile app for infotainment system revs up effeciency Volvo Car Group has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel technology on public roads - and the results confirm that this is a light, financially viable and eco-efficient solution to conserving fuel. “The results show that this technology combined with a four-cylinder turbo engine has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up to 25 per cent compared with a six-cylinder turbo engine at a comparable performance level,” said Derek Crabb, vice president powertrain engineering at Volvo Car Group. “Giving the driver an extra 80 horsepower, it makes a car with a four-cylinder engine accelerate like one with a six-cylinder unit.” The experimental system, known as Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), is fitted to the rear axle. During retardation, the braking energy causes the flywheel to spin at up to 60,000 revs per minute. When the car starts moving off again, the flywheel’s rotation is transferred to the rear wheels via a specially designed transmission. The combustion engine that drives the front wheels is switched off as soon as braking begins. The energy can then be used to accelerate the vehicle when it is time to move off again or to power the vehicle once it reaches cruising speed. Since the flywheel is activated by braking, and the duration of the energy storage - the length of time the flywheel spins - is limited, the technology is at its most effective during driving featuring repeated stops and starts. In other words, the fuel savings will be greatest when driving in busy urban traffic and during active driving.The flywheel that Volvo Cars used in the experimental system is made of carbon fibre.

Ford Motor Company of Canada has officially launched MyFord Touch Guide, a free mobile application that allows current and potential Ford owners the opportunity to discover the SYNC with MyFord Touch system via their smartphone or tablet. Available for Windows, iOS and Android devices, the app emulates the

actual user experience of the MyFord Touch in-vehicle infotainment system. It provides a way for consumers to test-drive the basics of the touchscreen and overall system benefits without having to get behind the wheel or travel to a dealership. The app has two modes: u Normal mode - users will discover

a simulated environment for the climate, phone, entertainment, navigation, settings and info screens. u Help mode - along with a frequently asked questions section, help mode highlights certain areas of each menu. When highlighted areas are pressed, an avatar appears to explain it using text-to-speech technology.

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Black book awards winners The Hyundai Genesis took the Gull-size Car category, with the Subaru Outback winning best mid-size car for the fourth year. Toyota and Lexus were big winners, taking home a total of eight highlighted by a first-place finish for the Prius in the Compact Car category. Chrysler was the sole domestic OEM to win this year. Dodge Challenger won for a second year in a row in the Sports Car category, and, Jeep Wrangler won its third-consecutive Compact SUV award.

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*Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. MSRP of $16,385/$26,600 for a new and unregistered 2013 Jetta 2.0L / 2013 Tiguan 2.0T base model with 5/6-speed manual transmission, including $1,395/$1,610 freight and PDI, financed at 2.4%/2.9% APR for 84/72 months equals 182/156 bi-weekly payments of $97.89/$185.18. $0 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $1,431.20/$2,413.33 for a total obligation of $17,816.20/$29,013.33. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. Models shown: 2013 Jetta 2.5L Highline, $24,590 / Tiguan 2.0T Highline R-Line, $41,125. Models shown for illustration purposes only. Models may not be exactly as shown. Certain conditions apply. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end May 31, 2013 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Autobahn for All”, “Jetta” and “Tiguan” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2013 Volkswagen Canada.

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14,888

11,999

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16,888

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2007 JEEP

2010 CHEVROLET

2011 HYUNDAI

2010 GMC

Compass Sport, 4WD, 2.4 14 A/T. Stk#14403

12,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2009 CHRYSLER

PT Cruiser, 2.4 14 A/T. Stk#14325A

8,888

Silverado 1500, 4.3, V6, A/T, RWD. Stk#T14506

Sonata GLS, 2.4, 14, A/T. Stk#14134A

16,499

15,888

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2012 FORD

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

20,688

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 DODGE

Gr. Caravan SE, 3.6, V6, A/T. Stk#P14569

20,499

Canyon. Stk#P14468A

15,499

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 FORD E250 Cargo. Stk#P14616

21,388

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 FORD

2012 TOYOTA

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2006 FORD

Edge, SEL, AWD, 3.5 V6, A/T. Stk#T14455

Corolla L, 1.8, 14, A/T. Stk#P14547

Cobalt, 2LT, coupe, 2.2, 14 5-M/T. Stk#P14579

12,999

F-350, SD, 6.0, V8, A/T, 4WD. Stk#P14534A

15,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

14,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 DODGE

2012 TOYOTA

2011 DODGE

25,688

Gr. Caravan, Express, 3.6, V6, A/T. Stk#14337A

16, 999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RAV 4, 2.4, 4 cyl, 4WD, A/T. Stk#P14548

22,999

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Ram 1500. Stk#D14591

26,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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Nanaimo News Bulletin B13

kia.ca

RATES AS LOW AS

%**

4,000

IN CASH SAVINGS

SALES EVENT

OFFER ENDS MAY 31

¥ IN CASH SAVINGS ON SELECT MODELS

UP TO AN ADDITIONAL

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2013

INCL. AIR, AUTO, KEYLESS ENTRY & HEATED SEATS

DISCOUNT

CLEAROUT BONUS

500

226

22,072

205 $

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118

MONTHLY

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ECO-CREDIT°

IN CASH SAVINGS‡

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500

NOW ONLY

31,572 2,000

DOWN

$2,800 down payment. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $500 LEASE SAVINGS and $500 CLEAROUT BONUS¥. Offer based on 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD with a purchase price of $23,767.

WAS

APR

500

Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, $3,400 CASH SAVINGS‡ and $500 CLEAROUT BONUS¥. Offer based on 2013 Optima LX AT with a purchase price of $25,972.

BI-WEEKLY

CLEAROUT BONUS

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500

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2013

HWY (M/T): 6.7L/100KM CITY (M/T): 8.5L/100KM

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AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

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25,972 3,400 $

2013

HWY (A/T): 6.5L/100KM CITY (A/T): 9.7L/100KM

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bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $500 CLEAROUT BONUS¥. Offer based on 2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT with a purchase price of $20,967.

CLEAROUT BONUS

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27,572

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by May 31, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) with a selling price of $23,767, financed at 0% APR for 36 months. 78 bi-weekly payments equal $295 per payment with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. Ω“Up to $4,000 cash savings” offer is available on the cash purchase of select new 2013 models from a participating dealer between May 1–31, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. Cash purchase price for 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D)/2013 Optima Hybrid Base (OP74AD) is $22,072/ $27,572 and includes a cash savings of $3,400/$2,000 and a Clearout Bonus of $500/$1,000 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers). Optima Hybrid also includes $1,000 Eco-Credit. Retailer may sell for less. ‡$3,400/$2,000 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D)/2013 Optima Hybrid Base (OP74AD) from a participating dealer between May 1-31, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. ¥Clearout Bonus of $500 is available on all cash, finance and lease offers of new 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D)/2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D)/2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT (SO553D) and $1,000 is available on 2013 Optima Hybrid Base (OP74AD) from a participating dealer between May 1–31, 2013, and is deducted from the selling price before taxes. Customers will receive a cheque in the amount of $500/$1,000 (excluding taxes) or can apply it to the selling/lease price before taxes. See your dealer for complete details.§Lease offer available on approved credit on new 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) is based on monthly payments of $205 [includes a lease savings (lease credit) of $500 and $500 Clearout Bonus] for 48 months at 0.9% APR with a $2,800 down payment/equivalent trade, security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Excludes $350 lease administration fee due at time of delivery. Total lease obligation is $12,631 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,136. Lease has 16,000 km/year allowance and $0.12/km for excess kilometres (other packages available). Licence, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Retailer may lease for less. See dealer for full details. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT (SO553D) based on a selling price of $20,967 is $118 with an APR of 1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Includes $500 Clearout Bonus. Estimated remaining principal balance of $6,067 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. °Eco-Credit for 2013 Optima Hybrid is $1,000 (deducted before taxes) and is applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. Available at participating dealers. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Soul 2.0L 4u Luxury AT (SO759D)/2013 Optima Hybrid Premium (OP74BD) is $35,550/$39,145/$27,345/$37,550 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650/$1,650/$1,455 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). Licence, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Soul 2.0L MPI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. ‡ Until May 31, 2013, receive $500/ $750/$1,000 /$1,250/$1,500 /$2,000 /$2,500/ $3,500/ $3,750 /$4,500 /$5,500 /$6,000/ $7,750/ $8,000 / $8,250/ $8,750/ $9,250 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Focus BEV, Edge SE, Escape 1.6L (excluding S)/ Focus (excluding S and BEV)/ Flex SE, Explorer (excluding Base), /Escape 2.0L (excluding S)/ Flex (excluding SE)/ Fiesta S, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/Mustang V6 Coupe (Value Leader), Taurus SE, Edge AWD (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 XL (Value Leader)/Fiesta (excluding S)/Edge FWD (excluding SE)/ Mustang V6 Premium, Expedition / Mustang GT, Taurus (excluding SE)/ F-250 to F-450 Gas (excluding Chassis Cab) / F-150 Regular Cab non-5.0L 4x2 (excluding XL) and 4x4/ F-250 to F-450 Diesel (excluding Chassis Cab) / F-150 Regular Cab 5.0L 4x2 (excluding XL) and 4x4 / F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non- 5.0L/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ±Until May 31, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 3.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $28,999/$30,999 at 3.99% APR for up to 48 months with $0 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $386/$402, total lease obligation is $18,528/$19,296 and optional buyout is $13,906/$15,408. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $9,250. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until May 31, 2013, receive 1.49%/3.99%/5.89% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Fusion S/2013 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Super Duty Western Edition package with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $349/$360/$686 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $161/$166/$316 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $1,103.62/$2,900.75/$7,864.60 or APR of 1.49%/3.99%/5.89% and total to be repaid is $25,102.62/$25,899.75/$49,363.60. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$6,000 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2013 Fusion S/2013 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine/2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Super Duty Western Edition package with power seats for $23,999/$22,399/$28,999/$30,999/$41,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$9,250/$9,250/$6,000 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max , Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed SST transmission: [9.2L/100km (31MPG) City, 5.8L/100km (49MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] /. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. 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Equus gets safety and design enhancements high-resolution 9.2-inch video screens mounted in the front seat backs. The Equus is powered by Hyundai’s Tau 5.0-litre GDI V8 engine produced 429 hp and 376 lb/ft of torque. The 5.0-litre V8 engine is coupled to Hyundai’s eightspeed transmission with shiftronic manual mode.

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Buick turns heads It must be LaCrosse season. Buick is touting the 2014 LaCrosse these days, calling it a “landmark” luxury sedan that established the brand’s modern sedan lineup with design leadership and technological innovation. The full-size LaCrosse offers new interior and exterior design cues, advanced safety technologies and enhanced in-vehicle connectivity. New front and rear styling features wingshaped LED daytime running lamps and LED wraparound tail lamps. The interior is more contempo-

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The 2014 LaCrosse features advanced technologies such as standard eight-inch colour display instrument panel, camera- and radar-based safety features.

rary, with new seats, enhanced materials, redesigned central instrument panel and console – and an allnew, available ultraluxury interior package. The cabin also incorporates Buick’s next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system, with intuitive controls and enhanced voice recognition. New radar- and camera-based safety features help surround the new

LaCrosse with protection. They include side blind zone alert, lane change alert, lane departure warning, forward collision alert and automatic collision preparation. G M ’s p a t e n t e d safety aler t seat works with these features, providing seat vibration pulses indicating the direction of a potential crash threat. Adaptive cruise control is also offered. It senses traffic in front

of the LaCrosse to adjust vehicle speed, including stopping the vehicle in heavy traffic and accelerating again. The 2014 LaCrosse is offered in frontwheel-drive and allwheel-drive models and offers two powertrains: a 2.4-litre engine with eAssist light electrification technology or a 3.6litre direct-injected V6. Each is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

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Yet many teens don’t even consider alcohol, marijuana or other drugs a distraction or deterrent to their driving ability. Of teens who admit to drinking and driving, nearly 40 per cent claim that alcohol has no impact on or even improves their driving. Also concerning is that among teens who admit to driving under the influence of marijuana, the large majority (75 per cent) feel the same way. According to the survey, about one in four teens who have driven under the influence of pot (25 per cent) or prescription drugs (23 per cent), and about one in seven teens who report drinking and driving (14 per cent), say it does “not at all” make them drive distractedly.

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The coming months will be filled with celebration as millions of teenagers mark prom and graduation as the end of a school year or even their high school careers and launch into the more relaxed summer months. Unfortunately, some combine their freedom and carefree attitude with reckless actions making prom and graduation among the most dangerous times of the year for teenage driving. According to a survey in the U.S. conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance, 23 per cent of teens admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs. Ironically, the large majority of teens (91 per cent) consider themselves to be “safe/cautious” drivers.

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A speciAl thAnk you to our wonderful server at Fibber Magees pub. He made us all feel welcome and we loved his wonderful sense of humour, not to mention the tasty meal he served us. Great to see a young man who enjoys his job so much – his employer is lucky. We’ll be back. From the seven ladies from the church downhill. A field full of sunflowers to Harold and Sandy for all their hard work and generosity. True friends forever. From Ron. never-ending Bouquets of red roses for Andrea at Ono Work and Safety. Thank you for helping my son get started in the work force. For all your work and safety needs, Ono is the No. 1 place to shop. A Big Bouquet to Dodi at WalMart for going above and beyond when I ordered a necklace recently. Thank you so much. A rAre Bouquet to Don Cherry. If a male reporter entered a women’s locker room, he’d possibly end up in jail. A huge Bouquet of lilies To Mid Island Auto Collision on Terminal Avenue for restoring our car after our rear-end collision. The staff’s commitment to customer service is second to none. We appreciated the extra effort they took in cleaning our car inside and out. Thanks for a job well done, our car is like new again. A Big thAnk you to the guys who helped us get our car started recently at the Real Canadian Superstore on Metral Drive.

heArtfelt thAnks to all who attended and donated their time, merchandise and services to the Raise the Roof for Hospice dance. It was an incredible night filled with fun, laughter and warmth as we enjoyed and danced to the music of Nanaimo’s own talented Jo and the Bros band. A Bouquet of white heAther to the Pacific Gael pipe band and their guests for putting on a great performance recently. The rendition of Amazing Grace was truly memorable. Looking forward to next year’s show. A bouquet also to the ladies of the church for providing lovely refreshments. A Bouquet to the NDP for saying that if they are elected, they are going to disallow campaign contributions from unions. Now I won’t have to worry that my union dues will be going to a party I don’t support. A huge Bouquet to the students, staff and parents of McGirr Elementary School for their continued support of the Justin Smith Coin Drive and Memorial Scholarship Fund. Once again your generosity has made this annual event a great success and we are forever grateful. Thank you for helping our son’s memory live on. Another huge Bouquet to Jemima, Monty, Otis and Jonah for your lemonade stand in support of Justin’s Coin Drive. We are forever grateful for your kindness and generosity. A nAturAl Bouquet for the colours of spring, especially the

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bouquets many shades of green and the browns and reds of trees. A Bouquet. The Cedar Horse Club would like to send a huge bouquet of flowers to the people and organizations that donated items toward our silent auction. This was a successful event and part of the proceeds were in support of the Hope for Horses Society and the Errington Therapeutic Riding Association. A big thank you to the Timberlands Pub for accommodating this event and proving great food and services. Bouquets to the Nanaimo News Bulletin and Greg Perry for the gentle, caring cartoon of Rita MacNeil. thAnk you to the lovely young girl in Dairy Queen for buying my partner a cone. How nice of you. Hope you enjoyed your ice cream cake. A huge thAnk you to Paul, the associate pastor of First Baptist Church, who helped my husband and I when we had a flat tire. He lent us his phone and drove me to the ferry terminal. Bouquets to Dr. Hunt and all the wonderful nurses and hospital staff who were efficient and comforting during my surgery and one-night stay a month ago.

piles of pucks to K2 Construction/Hazelwood Construction for donating tickets for Bayview Elementary School students to enjoy a Western Canada Cup game. Thanks also to Graham Calder. Bouquets to Meals on Wheels, Kiwanis Lodge and all of the wonderful volunteers at both of these organizations. kudos to the city’s engineering department for the brilliant new sidewalk between the Island Highway and the south side of Norwell Drive. You’ve made it so much safer for pedestrians and electric wheelchair riders to reach the lights. Now we have to encourage people not to block it with parked cars. A Big, BeAutiful Bouquet of thAnks to the fantastic nurses, care aides and hospice volunteers in the palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for providing wonderful care and support for our dear friend, Kathryn. You are all amazing people. A Bouquet of hAppy dAys to the rainbow trout I caught at Long Lake. I’m sorry I pulled you into the boat by the hook in your mouth. You were just looking for some supper on a beautiful evening. I just wanted to say hello. Hope you’re doing OK.

MAgnificent Bouquets of MAgnoliAs to Sonya Sommers who kindly introduced a struggling, impoverished mom to the tulip tree and the secrets of peat moss and manure. Sonya’s gift, nearly two decades ago, provides inspiration for new flower gardens when it blooms every spring. Always remembered fondly. A Big Beef to my neighbour for calling the Regional District of Nanaimo before coming to me with an issue. I have always been a live and let live kind of person, but when someone messes with my livelihood, the gloves are off. What comes around goes around. A Beef to the teachers’ union, which can dictate to the employer how to administrate the teaching conditions. A Beef to the many people I’m seeing around town who don’t wear helmets when riding bicycles, especially parents who put helmets on their children but do not bother wearing protective headgear themselves. You are teaching your children that it’s OK to break the rules when you become an adult. A Bouquet of sweAty yogA pAnts to women in fitness classes who wear purple or grey spandex tights. The majority of workout tights are black for a reason. It’s no treat to be in the back row. A gross Beef about strawberries sold in grocery stores these days. Seems like almost every time, the day you buy them, they are red and juicy and delicious, but after just one night in the fridge, they become grey, mouldy and inedible. You have to wash and freeze them if you hope to enjoy them beyond that first day. A Beef to the Vancouver Whitecaps goaltender. Every goal scored on the Whitecaps he throws his arms up in the air as if to say to his defenders, ‘why did you let that one in?’ I’ve never seen any professional athlete throw his teammates under the bus like he does.

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Murray, Walter David. Walter was born on Christmas forenoon 1932 to Murdo Ewan Murray and Edythe Euphemia Murray (nee MacDonald) on the family farm, Township of Whitton, Province of Quebec. He was the fifth in a family of three boys and three girls. He traced his Scottish ancestry through Hebridian forebears from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. He died the morning of May 3, 2013 in grace and bravery. Walter is survived by his dear wife, Nancy; by his son, Pierre and wife Rolanda; grandson, Aidan of whom he was immensely proud; his brother, George and wife Phyllis; his sisters, Mavis Curtis, Hazel Brunt and Alene Welch; along with nieces and nephews who greatly mourn his passing as do his in-laws, Mary and Meehan Bonnar. Walter was predeceased by his first wife, Major Claudette Lamontagne Murray, C.D., R.N.; his parents and his older brother, Lennox. Major (Retired), O.M.M., C.D. Walter was an Officer of the Order of Mili8th Canadian Hussars tary Merit and holder of the Canadian Forces (Princess Louise’s) Decoration with two clasps. During his thirty-one years in the Canadian Forces he saw service in the Congo, Egypt and Cyprus on United Nations peace-keeping duties as well as in Canada and the United States. Walter was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, a Life Member of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and a Past District Chief, Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association. The Family wishes to thank Dr. Chin-yee and the Staff members of the London Regional Cancer Program and Dr. Haffner and the Staff members of the ICU, Stratford General Hospital for their exemplary care and support. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home on Monday afternoon at 3:30 PM and an Odd Fellows Service at 6:30 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. John’s By The Lake Anglican Church, 70642 Bluewater Highway, South Huron (Highway #21-North of Grand Bend) on Tuesday, May 7th at 11 AM with the Reverend Father Grayhame Bowcott officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79 Oak Lake, Manitoba, Stratford General Hospital Foundation (ICU), or the London Health Sciences Foundation-Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated by the family.

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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of

Malcolm Knowles Nov. 7, 1942 - May 8, 2011 Always in our Minds, Forever in our Hearts, Much loved and sadly missed.

Wife Maureen, son Malcolm, daughters Susan and Mickie, daughter-in-law Nicole, son-in-law Steve, grandsons Jordon, Malcolm and Jacob, and granddaughter Natalie, the girl you never got to meet.

DEATHS

EMSLIE, Dorothy

Major (Retired), O.M.M., C.D.

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(Dodie) May 1, 2013

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Nana and friend. Dodie peacefully passed away May 1st after a brief battle with cancer. She joined her loving husband Chuck, mom Joyce, and sister Wendy. She left behind her daughter, Tracey (Shane) Lassam; and her cherished grandchildren, Devon and Jayda. She will also be greatly missed by her nephews: Tyler (Charmaine & Gia) Collins, Corey (Pam) Maxwell; and her sister of the heart, Helen (Ghis) LaGace; as well as many extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 18th from 1-4p.m. at 2627 Barnes Rd, the home of Shane and Tracey. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

STOCKER

(nee Bohler) Margret May 30, 1943-April 29, 2013 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Margret on April 29th at her home in Nanaimo. She will be remembered and deeply missed by all her family including sister, Sonja in Switzerland; brother, Rudy (Paweena) and niece, Matina in Thailand; daughters, Michelle Crossley (Dan) and grandchildren Devon and Liam in Kelowna, and Monique Stocker in Nanaimo. Margret was born in Switzerland and moved to Montreal in 1967. She moved to Nanaimo in 1978 where she raised her two daughters with great devotion and loving care. Margret was known to her many friends for her sweetness, generosity, thoughtfulness and kind words for everyone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association Mid-Island Branch or charity of your choice. “Mom you are so loved and you will be missed. Forever in our hearts you will remain.”

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HELP WANTED

A Celebration of Life for

Bill Jones

June 16, 1941 ~ September 5, 2012

6657 Valleyview Drive Saturday, May 11th 2-4 pm Please join us and share your memories of Bill. “Always in our Hearts”

McCrossen, Carole Gloria (nee Esposito) January 20, 1930 ~ April 25, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole Gloria McCrossen (nee Esposito) born in London, England on January 20, 1930. Carole is survived by a stepson in England and his wife, Jill. A Celebration of Life Tea will be held at the Legion at a later date - to be announced.

Ferne Wilson (Gray)

Feb. 3, 1921 ~ May 1, 2013 It is with great sorrow and great relief that we say goodbye to Ferne Wilson. Mom passed peacefully on May 1st at Woodgrove Manor. She was predeceased by her husbands Frank “Nig” Gray and Wright Wilson, and her son, Charles “Chuck” Gray. She is survived by her children: James, Tom and Janice. Also survived by her “adoptive” family in Hixon and Prince George of which there are far too many to name. Ferne lived a long and sometimes very difficult life. She touched everyone she met. Years ago there was many a young “wayward” teen who would refer to her as Mom. She was well loved and respected by all, none more than me. “Rest in Peace Mom. You have earned it.” Your loving son, Tom Gray

WAGSTAFF, Marie (Pitre) Francoise

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July 13, 1931 ~ April 29, 2013 Francoise Marie (Pitre) Wagstaff born in Kapuskasing, Ontario on July 13, 1931 passed away, peacefully, in Nanaimo BC on April 29, 2013. Fran Wagstaff, loving wife of Alfred, will be dearly missed by her sister, Therese Mullally, many nieces and nephews; Alfred’s children: (Barbara and Grant); Craig’s family; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; and her many friends. Fran was very active in her community including the Telephone Visiting Ministry and her parish, where she generously donated her time and talent. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Trinity Catholic Church, 6234 Spartan Rd., Nanaimo, BC on Friday, May 10 at 3pm. The family would like to thank Dr. Coates and the staff on the 5th floor at NRGH for their wonderful care. Fran lived life to the fullest, loved, laughed and sang the night away. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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Nanaimo Youth Services Association NYSA is seeking a part time Live-In Resident Caretaker, with on-call expectations, for their 21 unit Youth Housing Complex. Couples are welcome to apply. Qualifications: Previous residential maintenance experience an asset. An understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act and knowledge of Crisis Intervention is desirable. Education, training and experience in the Social Service field preferred. Remuneration is $1,362.86 monthly based on a 25 hour week; full benefits upon completion of probationary period. A two bedroom suite, including hydro and cable, is also provided at a nominal rent of $110.00 per month. Job description can be viewed at our website, www.nysa.bc.ca, or picked up at 290 Bastion St. Nanaimo. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Steve Arnett, CEO, at the above location no later than March 24, 2013. Anticipated start date June/July 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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NOW HIRING

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

Certified Hand Fallers Heavy Duty Mechanics Detailed job postings can be viewed at

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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 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

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.

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

CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000

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

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

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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

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

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

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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. 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

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HAREWOOD. SATURDAY Only. May 11, 7am-2pm. Antique furniture, household items, antique bed, new TV, garden items. 449 Stirling Ave. See you there! JINGLE POT area, 3080 West Rd., Sat & Sun, May. 11 & 12, 8am-1pm. Moving/Garage Sale. Beds, couches, appliances, toys, dresser, household items and much more. KOREAN FOOD Market Lunch specials, snacks, caricatures, free face painting & coffee. Sat, May 11th, 9-2. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd.

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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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NANAIMO- 6459 Taluswood Pl (off Dover) Saturday, 8:30-12:30pm. Patio chairs, work bench, storage, furniture, lamps, tools, small appliances, dish sets, collectable’s, etc...

NORTH NANAIMO- Newcastle Women’s Institute Annual Charity Garage Sale. 2585 Rosstown Rd. Saturday May 11, 9am - 2:30pm. Misc. items

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.

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New management. Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. Renovated, new paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & June 1st. From $645 plus.

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BOWEN TER- Bright 1 bdrm, heat incld, sm pet ok. $675. Leave msg (250)245-8869. 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, close to bus & shopping. N/P, N/S. Avail immed. (250)741-4699. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134. 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” 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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HOMES FOR RENT 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.

RENT-TO-OWN in College Heights! Lovely 4-BR, 3Bath Family Home NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED! 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

OFFICE/RETAIL 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

ROOMS FOR RENT 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

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. 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.

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S. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm, NP/NS, non-partiers. Heat, hydro, F/S inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $850. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail May 1 (250)591-6916, (250)816-0085

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.

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. 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.

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2000, 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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2004 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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

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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

1955 Ford Thunderbird, convertable hardtop, V8 Auto, T-Bird Blue, Good condition. Call 250-951-8895 or 250-586-6555

AUTO FINANCING 2002 Yamaha Vstar 650 with Voyager Trike kit. Many extras. 38,000 Km. $8500. (250) 743-5661

2004 5th WHEEL 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? 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

1988 BAYLINER, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.

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PRISTEEN 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini. Engine has less then 40hrs. Moving must Sale! $10,000. Call (250)745-8100

1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307.

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

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.

1982 Aquastar 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

1987 BIGFOOT (11.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) 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. 25 foot class C Chevy Flyer motor home. 1995, 350 cu.in., 163,000 Km. 1 rear bed, 3 swivel seats, cruise, A/C. $18,000. 250-245-5973. 2003 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

Rare 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bertram Cruiser. $59,000, will consider trades. Survey, pictures, contact info go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105 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. 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 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078

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Across from Home Depot, Real Canadian Superstore, next Leon’s Furniture

CALL FOR FREE GARDENING ADVICE

TOLL FREE: 1-866-845-3919

PLANTLAND

250-390-1151

55+ SENIORS DAY IS EVERY WEDNESDAY

15% OFF Regular Priced Items

(Except Bulk Soil, Bark, Fish Compost)

HOURS

STARTING MAY 8th SATURDAY - TUESDAY 9:00 am to 6:00 pm WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 am to 8:00 pm