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NDP incumbent Leonard Krog thanks campaign manager Joyce Scotton and supporters Tuesday evening after learning that Nanaimo constituency voters decided to return him to Victoria. His victory was bittersweet, however, given that he had hoped his party would form government.

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The mood was a touch sombre in NDP incumbent Leonard Krog’s campaign headquarters Tuesday evening, even though he won his seat in the 40th B.C. general election. As the night wore on, and it became increasingly clear that the NDP was not going to form government as opinion polls had earlier suggested, the celebration of Krog’s successful bid to return to the Legislature could best be

described as restrained. The Liberals’ advances were greeted with grumblings from the dozens of supporters packed into the Old City Quarter office, while the NDP successes – especially Vancouver-Point Grey NDP candidate David Eby’s victory in the polls over B.C. Liberal Party leader Christy Clark – were applauded. “It’s a sad day for B.C. that people listened to Christy Clark,” said Fred Carroll, a retired steelworker who dates his support for the NDP back to the 1970s. “We’ll get lots of

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City council chose not to roll the dice with human life Monday night and voted to commence removal of the middle and lower Colliery dams immediately. But the same motion, approved 5-4, also requires steps to be taken for the rebuilding of both dams, including the roughing in of hydroelectric capacity in the lower dam. The decision came after final pleas from Nanaimo residents to keep the dams and the lakes, which they say are a vital social and environmental asset for the Harewood community, and that the risk to human life downstream should the dams fail is in such a small percentile that the risk is acceptable. Lorne Gale, an advocate to keep the dams intact, said structural integrity of the current dams suggests that in the event of an extreme seismic event, the dams might be one of the only structures remaining in Nanaimo. “Most of the buildings in Nanaimo would collapse if we experienced a devastating earthquake, but those dams will still be there,” said Gale. “In fact, the lakes could be used as part of our emergency preparedness. They would be an asset.” An estimated 1,800 people

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Pet tarantula survives blaze Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the weekend that could have had serious consequences for a pet tarantula. The fire broke out shortly after 5 a.m. saturday in a rental suite on the 500 block of harewood Road. ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer, said a heating pad under the spider’s plastic terrarium ignited bark mulch on the floor of the terrarium. “The heating pad started a little fire,” Mond said. “There was minor damage. it melted the tarantula’s house and there was a little bit of scorching on the laminate flooring.” Mond said the fire was mostly out by the time firefighters arrived and neither the tarantula or its owner reportedly suffered any injuries.

City swaps land with Longwood The City of Nanaimo has signed a purchase agreement with longwood station ltd. to acquire property located at 295/299 selby st. in the Old City Quarter. The two vacant lots are both 1,565 square metres in size and valued at $500,000. The city acquired the lands in exchange for agreeing to extend linley Valley Drive 275 metres east from Turner Road to service lands owned by longwood’s parent company, insight holdings. The transfer takes place in the fall of 2014 and will improve parking in the OCQ while allowing insight to develop in linley Valley.

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A group is promising civil disobedience if the city proceeds with its plan to remove the lower and middle dams at Colliery Dam Park. Dave Cutts, local coordinator of Veterans of Clayoquot, told the News Bulletin Tuesday he plans to organize a group and occupy the park to protect the dams from being demolished. On Monday, council voted 5-4 to remove the dams and eliminate the risk to hundreds of people in the Chase River floodplain should the dams fail. The meeting was attended by dozens of community members intent on saving the dams and the lakes in the park. The dams are scheduled to be removed in July. Cutts said a meeting of concerned residents who wish to join the movement is scheduled for Sunday (May 19) at 11 a.m. on the lower dam to plan upcoming actions.

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City council’s decision to remove the two dams at Colliery Dam Park has resulted in the Veterans of Clayoquot threatening to occupy the park and protect the dams. The group is hosting a meeting near the lower dam Sunday (May 19) at 11 a.m.

“Unfortunately, thanks to council’s foolishness [Monday] we’re going to Plan B which is not what we wanted to do but we’re going to do it,” said Cutts. “We’re not going to stand by and watch those dams get ripped out and left as mud holes. We’re going to

go all the way to protect them.” Over the past 20 years, Veterans of Clayoquot has been successful in defending the War of the Woods at Clayoquot and Cathedral Grove, worked to relocate the Nanaimo Parkway away from the lower dam at Col-

The group, whose town hall meeting last week brought out about 50 concerned community members, is walking from Ladysmith to Nanaimo on May 25 to protest the plan. “Our group’s goal is to raise community awareness through NanaimoLadysmith about the challenges in education and to fight for our children’s right to a minimum standard of education,” said Tiffany Nelson, SUPER spokeswoman. “The district needs to recognize that the solution to better educational, cultural and developmental outcomes does not lie in different buildings.” The plan proposes to close a net total of 10 school facilities, rebuild four facilities, pursue the

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A group of parents concerned about proposed school closures in Nanaimo school district are banding together to oppose the move. Several parents of South Wellington Elementary School students have formed the group Stand Up for Public Education Rights (SUPER) with the goal of not only keeping their children’s school open, but also to raise awareness about what they say are the shortcomings of the district’s draft 10-year facilities plan – the most immediate actions of which include closing South Wellington and North Oyster elementary schools in June.

addition of enrichment programs to a number of schools, relocate the learning alternatives programs, adjust the French immersion program and relocate administrative functions. Nelson said concerns she’s heard about the plan include: the potential for young students to move up to four times throughout the process as schools are consolidated, breaking up peer groups, the academic disruption of moving; the uncertainty students and staff at North Oyster and South Wellington will face given the closure decision will be made at the end of June; reduced chances to participate in extracurricular activities; and no mention of any improvement in classroom staffing ratios. She said while the plan

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u From /1 Council was not clear on how it would prevent the public from accessing the area from where the two lakes will be drained. A report issued last week estimates that the total cost to remove both dams and rebuild them will be $11.2 million. Removing both dams and replacing only the lower dam would cost about $9.5 million. “It makes sense for the few extra dollars to replace both dams,” said Brennan, adding that the approved motion immediately mitigates risk while initiating the planning to rebuild them. A motion put forward by Coun. Fred Pattje to put on hold the demolition of both dams until spring 2014, proceed with removal and construction of the middle dam in 2014, and removal and construction of the lower dam in 2015, failed by a vote of 5-4. The city plans to issue contract tenders for the deconstruction of the dams immediately, with work expected to begin sometime in July when water levels are at their lowest. The process to design new dams is expected to take seven months with construction beginning next summer. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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same,” Gartshore said. “We don’t really have the change that people are yearning for and I wonder, are people scared of change?” Crigger ended election night somewhat disillusioned by the process, as he didn’t feel that the voting results matched with the performance of the candidates in the race. “I can see that people don’t vote for the individual running in the constituency; it’s all about the party vote,” he said. Still, he felt his party was successful in appealing to new voters to become engaged in the process. “If more people decided to get involved in this election, then I’m happy with that,” he said. reporter@nanaimobulletin with files from Greg Sakaki

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Details of what a proposed downtown hotel will look like, how it will ser ve Nanaimo, and the investors behind it became clearer Monday. Perry Ehrlich, a Vancouver lawyer representing SSS Manhao International Tourism Group, a B.C. affiliate of China’s Suzhou Youth Travel Services, and its investor team, Junhao Chen, Xiaoan Dong and Min Chen, addressed city council with details of its proposed 200room, $50-million hotel. Ehrlich said his client is willing to pay market value for the land at 100 Gordon Street, a price of $565,000, lease 200 parking spaces from the convention centre parkade at $3.17 per spot per day, create about 500 jobs during the duration of construction, employ local workers once the hotel is opened, and work with Vancouver Island University to attract international students. “Building a hotel and sending people here works handin-hand with my client’s mission,” said Ehrlich, who has negotiated land deals for Costco in many markets over the last few years. “The dream is to construct a world-class hotel that will encourage tourism, inspire the economy, create job opportunities, and enhance the profile of the City of Nanaimo.” The investors will, however, take advan-

tage of the 10-year tax exemption council passed to lure investors to build on the site, providing savings of about $250,000 annually. Dan Brady, chairman of the Nanaimo Hospitality Association, said because the proposal doesn’t ask for any subsidies, most, but not all, members of the association are onside with the project. “I can’t believe in my wildest dreams that anyone would be crazy enough to come to town, build a 200-room hotel based on the current occupancy rates and scoop up the marketplace,” said Brady. “There is no marketplace, we’ve been flatlining for 15 years. The only reason these guys are moving forward ... is they’re going to bring the audience.” S u z h o u Yo u t h Travel Services is ranked 13th on China’s list of top 100 travel agencies and had gross revenue of $175 million in 2012. It claims it typically puts 40,000 customers a day on to airplanes to travel the world, and that as part of its itineraries an estimated 70,000 tourists would be b ro u g h t t h ro u g h Nanaimo annually, generating about $35 million in revenue for Nanaimo’s economy. “We’ve been working with their logistics team to inform them how to best get people to Nanaimo, and they’ll have another team here in June to look around and see what there is for their clients to do here,” said Sasha

Angus, chief executive officer of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, who has been working with the investor group for the last four months. “Nanaimo would be just one stop on a tour that includes the U.S. and other parts of Canada, and the Lower Mainland. “They want to understand what the

full scope of things to do in the community is and put together programming they think would be most attractive to their Chinese clientele.” Ehrlich said his clients have deposited $9 million in U.S. funds into an account to show they are serious about getting started on the project, and that there is also an interest

to promote the conference centre and possibly take over management of the facility from Atlific in the future. The hotel itself is expected to be 17 storeys with the first floor featuring a grand lobby and commercial spaces. The second floor will feature hotel amenities, the third floor will give access to

the conference centre and Piper Park through skywalks, the fourth floor will house a pool, gym and spa, and the 17th floor will be a restaurant. Mayor John Ruttan said at first blush, the proposal is an attractive one the city wishes to pursue. “It’s an unusual and very unique business model,” he said.

“The key for me is the people coming here are absolutely new to Nanaimo. Without being brought here they probably would never have considered coming here, most of them, and the spinoff will be going to other downtown hotels. All in all it’s as good an offer as we could hope to attract.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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best you can, like in any Olympic race, and that’s exactly what I did in this campaign,” she said. Provincially, the B.C. Liberals won a majority government, a shock to m a n y w h o re a d recent polls which had the NDP up by as many as nine percentage points. Stilwell’s first priority as MLA is to get to know all those who were elected and start working with open communication and a clear vision for this province. After the results became clear Tuesday night, Avis said he was at a loss to explain what had just transpired. “I don’t know what happened,” he said. “We spoke to the key issues. We ran in my mind – not just here in this constituency, but provincewide – a very positive campaign and tried to speak to the issues.” Coupland certainly didn’t endorse the decision of voters.

“The people of B.C. aren’t ready for better government yet,” said Coupland, who has been mentioned in discussions related to the leadership of his party. “People are just going from bad government to bad government.” Former ParksvilleQualicum B.C. Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon, who retired from provincial politics this year after serving two terms as the riding’s representative, said he was pleased with the big victories by both Stilwell and his party. “I couldn’t be happier,” said Cantelon. “Michelle speaks from the heart and she will represent from the heart.” Cantelon was also asked what message he believed the people of ParksvilleQualicum conveyed Tuesday night. “They said we have a rising star and they do have a rising star in Michelle Stilwell,” said Cantelon.

Rookie candidate wows Parksville-Qualicum By JOHN HARDING Black Press

MLA-elect Michelle Stilwell said she knows what the people of the Parksville-Qualicum riding were telling her when they overwhelmingly chose her Tuesday night to be their representative in Victoria. Stilwell, an international Paralympic track star, won the constituency with 13,405 votes, more than 3,500 votes ahead of her closest competitor, former Qualicum Beach town councillor Barry Avis of the NDP. B.C. Conservative candidate David Coupland was third with 3,451 votes. After her victory speech in front of 100 happy Liberals at her Parksville campaign headquarters, Stilwell was asked what message she thought voters gave her when they sent her to Victoria with such a decisive victory. “I believe it’s a clear

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B.C. Liberal Michelle Stilwell accepts congratulations from former Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon after Stilwell won the Parksville-Qualicum constituency in Tuesday’s election.

message that the economy is what’s important,” she said between hugs with s u p p o r t e r s . “ We

need a solid economy in order to provide the services and programs that we all depend on – that’s

how the revenue is generated.” Stilwell was asked if she could compare the campaign to the

rigours of elite athletics. “You put a plan into place and you try to execute the plan the

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Nanaimo-North Cowichan sticks with NDP incumbent By LINDsAy CHuNG Black Press

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Nanaimo-North Cowichan NDP incumbent Doug Routley addresses supporters after winning his riding in Tuesday’s election.

Doug Routley will serve a third term as MLA in NanaimoNorth Cowichan. The NDP incumbent, who had served as this area’s MLA for eight years, was declared the winner in Tuesday night’s provincial election shortly before 10 p.m. “This is our province,” he told cheering supporters, many clad in orange. “That hasn’t changed. That’s the same as it was this morning, and it’s the same as it will be tomorrow. These are our communities, and we will be there for people, and I can’t wait to get down to that work.” Routley held the lead throughout the night. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday night, with all 136 ballot boxes reported, preliminary results from Elec-

tions B.C. showed Routley winning with 10,188 votes, followed by Amanda Jacobson with 6,891. Trailing in third place was Green Party candidate Mayo McDonough with 2,945 votes, followed by B.C. Conservative candidate John Sherry (1,442 votes) and independent candidates Murray McNabb (584 votes) and P. Anna Paddon (62 votes). Routley was clearly happy to win in this riding, but he expressed disappointment that, provincially, the Liberals won a majority. “For me, it’s mostly disappointing because this was an experiment in running a campaign differently and being positive, and apparently that hasn’t worked,” he said. “I feel people have been scared away from a future that could have been very different. “In any case, what we need

to remember right now are the people who need us, who need us to be strong in the roles we play in the Legislature, who need us to be strong in the roles we play in the community, as we continue to defend people from an agenda that we don’t agree with.” Routley spoke about needing to remember seniors in care and forestry workers who are seeing their jobs shift away in the form of raw logs leaving this province, and about needing to defend our coast. “We’re going to have to stand with First Nations, we’re going to have to stand with communities along the threatened route of that pipeline, we’re going to have to stand with people on the coast to protect this province,” he said. “We’ve been doing that, and we will continue to do that.”

Jacobson was both incredibly happy with tonight’s local results and proud of her fellow Liberal candidates who ran “amazing campaigns.” This was Jacobson’s first campaign experience and one she chose to describe as “amazing.” “It was a learning experience for sure,” she said, “and I don’t think there’s any losing in any way, shape or form for me in this. It’s been amazing – just unreal.” Jacobson wasn’t surprised by tonight’s Liberal victory. “I wouldn’t say ‘unexpected,’” she said. “We’ve been hearing this on the ground for a while. There’s a lot of support for the Liberals out there. I think that this result shows where people were lying all the way around.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Pollsters are going to have to come up with a different formula for how to gauge public voting methodology prior to elections, because their last two attempts have been so far off they’re on the verge of rendering themselves incompetent. All major pollsters had written the B.C. Liberals off prior to Tuesday’s provincial election – not one of the polling companies got it right. The surprising Liberal win could have been considered a fluke, except that pollsters blew it in Alberta’s election in 2012, predicting incorrectly the Wildrose Alliance would win over the Conservatives. The Conservatives cruised to victory. These misfires lead to the inevitable question: Should pollsters play a role in elections? The truth is they do. While some voters are consistently faithful to a certain political party, a significant amount decide who they will vote for in the final days or hours before casting a ballot. Polls play a part in the decision-making process, and therefore election outcomes. They shouldn’t. One has to wonder how much of a role the inaccurate polling and resulting media attention played in Tuesday’s election results. Pollsters blamed low voter turnout – only 52 per cent of eligible voters voted – and fickle young voters for their poor projections, but aren’t these the very people who would be most influenced by polls? The bottom line is polling has become more of an obstacle in the election process than an asset. Elections belong to the people, not the pollsters. Does it really matter which party has the momentum three months, three weeks or three days before an election? Not really. As any veteran politician will tell you, one day in politics can feel like a year. Next time, let’s leave it to the pollsters to predict trivial things like Canadian Idol winners or hockey champions, and leave the important stuff, like elections, to the real experts: the public. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Clark’s win confounds the ‘experts’ The pollsters, pundits and classic frontrunner’s campaign the self-styled rebels of the B.C. that cynically put off the most Liberal Party were struggling for difficult choices. He was going answers as their conventional to expand government, and wisdom went out the window on restrict industrial development election night. to appease urban voters. In came the B.C. Liberals and Dix’s most dramatic policy Christy Clark for a fourth term, shift contributed to his undowith a 50-seat majority that is ing. Mid-campaign, in a decision stronger than the one they took that surprised even his platform into the 2013 election. co-chairs, Dix turned against the “Welcome to the proposal to twin the club,” Alberta Premier TransMountain oil B.C. Alison Redford wrote pipeline that winds VIEWS on Twitter on election across B.C. from night, referring to RedAlberta to Burnaby. Tom Fletcher Black Press ford’s own win in the Well, not the pipeline face of a wall of polls itself, but the prospect and pontificators sayof more oil tankers in ing she was done. and out of Vancouver Here’s the next thing harbour. to ignore from the At least now, more media experts who rub people will understand shoulders with those that Vancouver has pollsters and political been an oil port for strategists. It’s all about the nega- nearly a century, and that Canative ads, they will say, and NDP da’s future includes energy develleader Adrian Dix’s big mistake opment. More people should also was to run a “positive” campaign. appreciate that environmental Rubbish. Was their long fight assessment is not a political against the harmonized sales tax game. a positive campaign? Is piling Andrew Weaver made history on sham environmental reviews as B.C.’s first Green Party MLA. for the express purpose of killHe came out swinging against ing industrial projects a positive Clark’s economic holy grail, idea? development of liquefied natural “Clearly our message didn’t gas exports from the north coast. get out the way we wanted it to Weaver calls LNG a “pipe get out,” Dix said after watching dream” that will never materialone of the biggest comebacks in ize. It will be interesting to watch Canadian political history. him as he is proved wrong on That’s rubbish too. He got his that, and then as he grapples message out just fine, serving with gas as a transition fuel that it up in bite-sized pieces in a can be used to develop clean

energy infrastructure. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins ran a distant third in his Langley constituency, and his goal of a breakthrough didn’t materialize anywhere. His idea of scrapping the carbon tax on fossil fuels didn’t impress many people, despite his focus on rural and northern B.C. Clark should heed the NDP on at least one thing. Dix promised to move B.C. election dates to the fall, starting in 2017. The idea of giving his anticipated government an extra six months to govern the province was noncontroversial when Dix proposed it in his party’s election platform, so Clark will probably proceed with it. Another NDP idea Clark should adopt is getting the corporate and union money out of election campaigns. She likely won’t, because her party’s financial advantage is too great, but the time has come for this important reform. The B.C. Liberals’ much-discussed “balanced” budget will now be put to the test over the next few months. The legislature must be convened by September to debate that budget. This should be the last vote based on an untested budget, and the first of many scheduled fall legislature sessions. u Tom Fletcher is a legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Dix’s most dramatic policy shift contributed to his undoing.’

LETTERS

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Dams will never be rebuilt

Outdated economics won’t solve society’s growing debt woes

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Re: Colliery dams demolished as soon as possible, News Bulletin online, May 14. Save the Colliery Dams Society, which represents some 2,000 people, presented a common sense option: make a design, hire a competent dambuilding firm, take out the middle dam, rebuild it, remove the lower dam, rebuild it with a hydro substation, work to be completed by spring 2015. According to the city’s own contracted engineer’s report, this was the most cost-effective option for both keeping the lakes and the park, and those engineers didn’t mention the money-making hydro plant. Instead, city council voted five to four (Diane Brennan, Ted Greves, John Ruttan, Diana Johnstone, George Anderson versus Fred Pattje, Jim Kipp, Bill Bestwick, Bill McKay) in favour of destroying both dams immediately, thereby spending more money, creating more devastation, making an entire park unusable, dangerous and ugly for years until they get around to designing and building new dams. No surprise since Colliery Dam Park was not even included in the maps of Harewood at the recent Harewood Community Plan open house. Given the lack of discussion and speed with which council passed the motion, I don’t believe for one instant the city plans to rebuild the dams. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Have those council members who voted in favour ever thought that people have the right to take the risks they choose? Who are they to devalue homes and spend taxpayers’ money and force them to be safe. Perhaps they should all move to Saskatchewan

To the Editor,

Those who would argue that higher taxes on large businesses and high wage earners will cripple the economy need to update their economics. Contrary to their selfinterested ideology, the true ‘job creators’ are not business people, but ordinary consumers. Low wages, insecure jobs, high debt levels exacerbated by outrageous credit card interest rates have severely cut demand for goods and services. Regardless of tax rates or regulation, if demand is absent, smart business will wait for better times to hire workers. Strong gross domestic product growth in past times of high taxation and corporations currently sitting on mountains of reserved cash despite low taxes, low interest rates, negligible regulation and labour powerlessness proves this. If high taxes drives

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The decision by city council to demolish and rebuild the two dams at Colliery Dam Park lacks common sense, says letter writer.

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and quit worrying about one in every 10,000-year earthquakes.

down due to possible earthquakes? Mayor and council are out of touch with the rest of the world. We live in an aging society and have to make the best of it. In a major earthquake Vancouver Island, being on a continental shelf, could be destroyed. But we are not going to evacuate the Island because we cannot fix the impossible. But we can fix the dams to satisfy everyone.

Christel Martin Harewood

Technology available to build, not destroy To the Editor,

Re: Colliery dams demolished as soon as possible, News Bulletin online, May 14. The Colliery dams should not be destroyed, they should be restored. Why is it so hard to reinforce the dam with a backup behind the original one? We build skyscrapers, bridges, and other pieces of infrastructure earthquake safe. What is so hard about making the dams safe? Are the downtown waterfront highrises on the old Malaspina Hotel site safe from earthquakes? There are definitely a lot of lives at stake in these places. Are we going to tear them

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Misplaced nostalgia ruins salmon stream To the Editor,

Re: Referendum a solution for cost to dams, Letters, May 11. In response to the letter by Eric Ricker on the Colliery Dam Park dam decommissioning: when a group of people becomes so fixed on their own enjoyment of a

body of water that they forget the consequences of a dam failure, they are guilty of narcissism. The colliery dams are a part of the history of Nanaimo, just like the subsidence from cave-ins and shaft failure. The dams destroyed part of the most productive salmon stream in the city, and we have a chance to restore it. The Chase River already supports thousands of spawning salmon and there is no cost associated with “restoring it” as Ricker suggests. Are we so institutionalized in our thinking that we can’t imagine just leaving a river to its own devices? Do we have to interfere with everything we touch? Everywhere in B.C. and along the Pacific coast, dams are being decommissioned to improve fish access to streams. Only in Nanaimo, with its misplaced sense of nostalgia, do we see such a reaction to stream restoration. It is ironic that people oppose the proposed Raven Coal Mine, but revere the colliery dams. Think about that for a moment.

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Re: Consider city’s blue-collar roots, Opinion, May 11. In response to Grant Maxwell, and his support for the multiplex idea: what Victoria has going for it is a population of roughly 350,000, in the greater Victoria area. That’s at least three times Nanaimo’s population, and means Victoria’s publicly-funded Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena has a good chance of attracting big name acts and drawing the crowds needed to attend them. Besides, Nanaimo has a publicly-funded performance venue in the Port Theatre. It’s top notch, but doesn’t support itself and needs taxpayer subsidies. While Elton John could play there, he doesn’t. My sense is if Nanaimo had the population to support another venue, then by all means build it. Until we can fill and support the venues we have, adding another just doesn’t make sense. Especially not in light of the current tax burden on residents and the economic outlook.

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Old remedies find new life Scientists often up around the world come up with new in homes, hotels, discoveries, technolo- schools, movie thegies or theories. atres – even libraries. But sometimes they But a method used rediscover what our long ago provides ancestors already an effective and nonknew. A couple of toxic weapon against recent findings show the pests, according we have a lot to learn to a U.S. study in the from our forebears Journal of the Royal – and nature – about Society Interface. bugs. The authors Modern methods looked into the onceof controlling pests common Eastern have consisted European practice mainly of poisoning of spreading bean them with chemicals. leaves around a bed But that’s led to prob- to control bedbugs. lems. What they found was Pesticides kill far fascinating. more than the bugs “During the night, they target, and polbed bugs walking on lute air, water and the floor would accusoil. As we learned mulate on these bean with the leaves, widespread which were SCIENCE use of DDT collected MATTERS to control and burned David Suzuki agriculthe followwith Ian Hannington tural pests ing morning and mosto exterquitoes, minate the chemicals bed bugs” can bioacthe sciencumulate tists, from – meaning the Unimolecules versity of may conCalifornia, centrate hundreds of Irvine, and University thousands of times of Kentucky, wrote. up the food web – “The entrapment of eventually reaching bed bugs by the bean people. leaves was attribAs Rachel Carson uted to the action of wrote in her 1962 microscopic plant book Silent Spring, hairs (trichomes) on using DDT widely the leaf surfaces that without knowing the would entangle the full consequences legs of the bed bugs.” was folly. She showed They discovered it was polluting water that after bugs get and killing wildlife, caught up in the especially birds, and hooked plant hairs, that it could cause they struggle to cancer in humans. escape, and in the Her book launched process vulnerable the environmental parts of their feet are movement but did pierced by the hooks, little to change our permanently trapping overall strategy for them. dealing with bugs. The research Although DDT was focuses on a way to banned worldwide for replicate this. agricultural purposes “This physical in 2001, the chemical entrapment is a is still used to control source of inspiration insects that spread in the development of disease. new and sustainable Recent research methods to control shows that widethe burgeoning numspread use of pestibers of bed bugs,” the cides like DDT may researchers wrote, have caused us to adding that the ignore or forget method “would avoid benign methods of the problem of pestipest control. Because cide resistance that the chemicals were has been documented so effective, infestaextensively for this tions were reduced insect.” and there was little Other research has interest in non-toxic literally dug up pest methods. control methods But bugs evolve that go back millenquickly and can nia. An international become immune to team of archeolopesticides. That’s gists recently found true of bedbugs, the evidence people livnow ubiquitous criting in South Africa ters that are showing almost 80,000 years

ago made bedding out of insect-repelling plants. According to the journal Science, the research team found 15 different layers containing bedding made from compacted stems and leaves of sedges and rushes, dating between 38,000 and 77,000 years ago. The archeologists also found evidence that people often burned the bedding after use, possibly to remove pests. These are just two

examples of what we can learn from our ancestors and from nature. Because natural systems tend toward balance, the fascinating field of biomimicry has developed to explore what nature can teach us. Maybe the truest sign of human intelligence is not to learn how we can shoehorn nature into our own agenda, but to see how we can better find our own place in nature. www.davidsuzuki.org

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 11

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Hospice annual meeting features celebratory play

PerfOrMaNCe lOOks at planning for end-of-life care.

As part of its annual general meeting May 22, Nanaimo Community Hospice invites its members and the general public to a performance of the one-act play Are You Listening to Me?... A Whimsical Fantasy of the Final Journey From Here to There. The play is a celebration of creativity and community conversations around what some might consider a difficult subject – advance care

planning for end-of-life care. Nanaimo Hospice is nearing the end of its capital campaign, Expand the Heart of Hospice, to move to a new home with twice the space and room to grow. The AGM highlights the activities of the past year and provides a glimpse into the bright new future as Hospice moves locations. The AGM is at the Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the meeting lasts until 7:30 p.m., and the play begins at 7:45 p.m. For more information, please go to www. nanaimohospice.com.

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Saturday nanaimo CommUniTy Garden Society hosts its annual organic plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 271 Pine St. Kids activities, stepping stone and worm composting workshops. Free admission. Contact 250-618-6323 for details. BasTion CiTy Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a five- or 10-km Linley Valley walk. Registration at 8:45 a.m. in the food court in Country Club mall and the walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 250756-9796. nanoose LiBrary Centre, at Nanoose and Northwest Bay roads, hosts a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring lots of plants, books, crafts and other items. Free admission.

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Ongoing harBoUr CiTy Toastmasters meets every Thursday, downstairs at the Oxy Pub. Noon

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty National Garage Sale held May 11th at Brooks Landing was again a huge success! 100% of the money raised in this fun charity event goes to support Nanaimo’s Haven House. Thank you to the following sponsors whose contributions made this event possible:

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Lea Spooner, cochairwoman of the of the NRGH Auxiliary Thrift Store, left, and Annie Watters cut the ribbon to open the newly renovated and extended store in Northridge Village Friday.

The celebration starts

Members of the Nanaimo Empire Days Society, May Queen royal parties, along with Nanaimo and Lantzville city council join Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan, centre, Monday at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza to proclaim this week Empire Days Week in Nanaimo. The official flag was then hung from the plaza flagpole. Please see pages B9-B12 in today’s Bulletin for Empire Days activities.

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Symphony whisks people around the globe with music By Rachel SteRn the news bulletin

The diversity of great world music is travelling to Nanaimo this year during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s 19th season. The season, called Passport to Great Entertainment, takes audience members to one city each concert to experience flavours from around the globe. The idea was to create concerts that re v o l v e d a ro u n d a city where great music was born, said Pierre Simard, artistic director of the Vancouver Island Symphony. “It’s a very strong season,” he said. “It’s really just great music. It’s fun music and it’s relevant music.” This year’s season has timeless classics, such as pieces by Haydn and Tchaikovsky and popular pleasures people might not expect to hear a symphony perform such as The Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby and Let It Be. Simard said the Vancouver Island Symphony performances have a different feel than those put on by

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Vancouver Island Symphony members Mike Broadley, from left, Shawn Wright and Tim Keels entertain passersby at the Nanaimo Airport May 11 as part of the Symphony Launch Day festivities. The event was to promote the symphony’s 19th season, called Passport to Great Entertainment.

big city orchestras. “Our concerts are always a celebration. There is always a dialogue a feeling of arriving and leaving the concert hall with something more,” he said. Margot Holmes,

executive director of the symphony, said the concerts are about more than what is happening onstage. She said for many patrons it’s about having a night out and socializing and connecting with

people in the lobby before and after the concert. It’s about building a community. This year’s Popular Pleasures series kicks off with Christmas Cirque Spectacular on Dec. 6 and 7. The Cirque de la Symphonie is returning to Nanaimo for this performance. Simard said feedback from the previous collaboration between the symphony and cirque was so positive the organization decided they had to bring them back. The performance is a combination of music and acrobatics and dancing. The series continues with Movie Music Mania in February and The Best of The Beatles in April 2014. The Timeless Treasures series begins with Paris Romance and features guest artist Alexandre Da Costa on October 26 and continues with London Majesty in November, Madrid Passion in January and St. Petersberg Courage in March 2014. The Timeless Treasures series ends with Nanaimo Home a special concert with guest artist Calvin

Dyck. During the performance the audience gets to vote for the pieces they want to hear. It’s like a symphonic jukebox, said Simard. “The audience participates in the music as the concert unfolds,” he said. This year’s season also includes the show Nanaimo Bar

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He’s ruff, gruff and a coward. The Cowardly Lion wants to have the courage to become king of the forest. His life changes when he meets a girl named Dorothy and they follow the yellow brick road to Oz. He finds his inner bravery and confronts his fears. It’s a character Bill Miner, a member of Radio After Dark, has always wanted to play and now he is during the group’s production of The Wizard of Oz. “He was such a vaudevillian character,” said Miner. “He’s just a big ham at heart.” Radio After Dark’s shows harken back to the time when people used to gather around the radio to listen to shows. Cast members are recreating those nostalgic radio shows. Performers won’t be acting onstage but will have to recreate the show using their voices and sound effects. For the production, Radio After Dark combined the 1950s radio script with the movie script. Miner said there were about 10 iconic moments in the film that weren’t included in the radio production. The radio show also didn’t have the songs Lions, Tigers and Bears or If I Were King of the Forest.

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Radio After Dark cast members Chris Jans, left, Kathy McIntyre, Tina Jones, and Bill Miner create the story of The Wizard of Oz with their voices and sound effects.

Miner said it was a laborious process to put those scenes in but he felt it wouldn’t have the nostalgic impact if those weren’t included. Miner said what struck him about the movie as a child was the magical transition to Oz from a black and white world to a colourful otherworldly place. “It was one of my first experiences to fantastical worldly visions. It just captured my imagination. It was so easy to suspend disbelief and sink into the adventure with them,” said Miner.

Actors involved in the production include Miner, Chris Jans, Kathy McIntyre, Antonio Gradanti and Tina Jones. Radio After Dark is hosting three performances. The first is at Nanaimo Centre Stage Friday (May 17) and performances at the Gabriola Golf Club Monday (May 20) and Tuesday (May 21). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available by calling 250714-0050, Fascinating Rhythm, Artworks and the Gabriola Golf Club. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Music MARIACHI FESTIVAL tonight (May 16) at the Port Theatre. Tickets $35/$30 members/$25 seniors and children under 12. Call 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre.com. BEATS AND BASS at the Cambie tonight (May 16) at 10 p.m. Free admission. ESTERLYN performs at

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In a lot of ways, they’re the all-new Nanaimo Timbermen. The Nanaimo Coastal Windows Timbermen are preparing to take the floor Friday (May 17) in Burnaby for the start of another Western Lacrosse Association season. There’s no question it is a transition year. There are no longer any original players left from the inaugural 2005 season, though one member of that team, Kaleb Toth, is stepping behind the bench in 2013. The Timbermen made major moves in the off-season, granting trade requests from MVP Scott Ranger and another top scorer, Cory Conway. “Sure, it’s nice to have an all-star here and there, but it’s nice to have a group of guys that want to work hard for each other and that’s what we have here,” said Toth. This season brings a challenge, but also an opportunity, and players recognize that. “I think everyone’s going to have to really step up and accept more of a role this year and just really contribute everywhere they can,” said Zak Boychuk, the team’s goalie.

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Nanaimo Timbermen players Kyle Hofer, left, and Graham Palmer go up against one another in a battle drill earlier this spring at training camp at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The senior A lacrosse season starts Friday (May 17).

The T-men can’t really fill the shoes of the departed all-stars, said Graham Palmer, veteran defender, but he said guys don’t need to try to do too much out there. “We have people to step up and take the opportunity and run with it,” Palmer said. The coach said in building this year’s

team, he’s seeking guys with the right attitude. He doesn’t want players who accept losing. “When everyone has a common goal like winning, it’s amazing what good things can happen,” Toth said. “As soon as you start accepting losses at any point in your life, life’s got you beat.” ◆ See ‘T-MEN’ /B3

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Defenceman traded away to Interior The Nanaimo Clippers have to part with a big piece of their blueline corps. Defenceman Josh Bryan and for ward Michael McNicholas were revealed to be the future acquisitions from January’s trade-deadline deal that brought Aaron Hadley from the Vernon Vipers. Hadley played only six games for the Clips before being lost the rest of the way with a knee injury. After the Clippers were eliminated from the Western Canada Cup earlier this month, coach Mike Vandekamp said Hadley was just the sort of experienced player who would have helped at that tournament. “We made a pretty big trade at the deadline and never got anything out of it,” he said. The Vipers like the additions of Bryan and McNicholas. “[McNicholas] is gifted offensively and if we put him with the right guys, he’ll be a dangerous player,” said Vipers coach Jason Williamson. “[Bryan] is a guy we can lean on for leadership and play in all kinds of situations.” In other Clippers news, the club announced the commitment of 19-yearold Anthony Sabitsky of Sicklerville, N.J. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound forward led his Milton Academy team in scoring last season with 18 goals and 31 assists in 24 games. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Nanaimo Hub City Paving Pirates, coming off a win last week, didn’t get the opportunity to try to build on it. The city’s B.C. Premier Baseball League team had its scheduled doubleheader at North Delta rained out last Sunday. The rainouts leave the Pirates with a long stretch between league games as they won’t play again until May 25 when they are slated to host the Whalley Chiefs at Serauxmen Stadium. The Nanaimo Pirates junior team was able to get in two games last weekend, losing 5-0 and then winning 3-1 against the North Shore Twins on Saturday at Serauxmen Stadium. Josh Burgmann threw a complete-game win, allowing no earned runs while striking out eight. North Rainey had two hits and two runs scored, Matt Skingle also had two hits and Adam McLeod reached base three times. The junior Pirates also have a break in the schedule this weekend.

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The T-men attack won’t at all resemble that of recent seasons, in which the offence, at times, was almost completely dependent on one player. “We’ve got to keep the ball hot,” Kaleb Toth said. “No offence to any of the guys in the past, but sometimes the ball would get in one guy’s stick and it wouldn’t come out. We don’t have that one guy that can go through three guys and score a goal.” The T-men will need to be reliant on Cody Bremner this season. Last year’s WLA Rookie of the Year is still finishing up his college semester, but is expected back before the end of the month. Returnees Cayle Ratcliff, Blake Kenny and Ryan Keith will all get more touches and rookie transition players Paul Brebber, Kyle Dexter and Jake Emms will be asked to contribute right away. Veteran scorer Joel Henry won’t join the T-men to start the year but could make a return at a later date. DEFENCE/TRANSITION

With the offence getting used to a whole new game plan, the other facets of the game may become magnified, particularly early in the season. Team success will be closely linked to the transition game. “That’s what I’m hoping for this year, is that we get a lot of outnumbered rushes, we score at least five or six tranny goals a game,” said the coach. Veteran defence/transition players Doug Langlois and Graham Palmer will lead the unit, and newcomer Barclay Hickey has impressed in camp. Other returning transition players include Kyle Hofer and Myles Kenny, Sean Nugent and Bobby Debrone are also back on D, and rookie Tom Newton has earned a spot. Toth said he wants his guys to take care of things in the defensive end, and then, when they get the ball, outrun the

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Zak Boychuk takes over the job as No. 1 goalie this year after making a strong case for the distinction during his first two WLA seasons. “It’ll be a challenge, but I’m ready to take it on and lead these guys in [net] night in, night out, give them all I’ve got and stop as many balls as I can back there so we can win a lot of games this year,” Boychuk said. Brandon Mulligan will be the backup goalie this year. OUTLOOK

The Timbermen, after five straight years out of the playoffs, might have needed a change, and it’s come. The roster, on paper, doesn’t compare with that of some of the WLA favourites, and Boychuk said it will take “almost

picture-perfect games” to win. “Talent-wise, we do have good talent, but stacking up to teams like Victoria and Langley, where half their rosters are NLL rosters, we just can’t [match] that,” he said. “But if we work harder than them we’ll surprise them a lot of the time.” Toth said the Timbermen lineup is capable of winning games. “When you get everyone buying in, everyone working hard, nine times out of 10 you’re going to win the game,” he said. GAME ON

The T-men visit the Burnaby Lakers on Friday (May 17) and then return home to play the New Westminster Salmonbellies on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. For season ticket information, please visit www.tmen. ca. Tickets to Sunday’s game will also be available at the door; cost is $12 for adults. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Undefeated senior B lacrosse team clashes with No. 1 rivals The Nanaimo Acme Timbermen, still undefeated, will play their toughest game so far this season. The city’s senior B lacrosse team (3-0) travels to the main-

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Vancouver Island Baseball Institute was able to finish strong both as a team and individually. Several Mariners were recognized at the Canadian College Baseball Conference awards banquet May 9 in Kamloops. VIBI outfielder Darren Kolk was chosen a first-team all-star while pitcher Connor Russell and outfielder Cody Andreychuk were named second-team all-stars. Russell also received an award for leading the league in strikeouts (48) and the Mariners pitching staff combined for the most team strikeouts in 2013, with 191. The M’s placed third at the national championships this year. An article on the tournament appeared in Tuesday’s News Bulletin and can still be accessed online.

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Juniors plan to make changes to game From the moment their last game ended, the junior A Timbermen were already looking ahead to the next one. After losing 11-10 to the Burnaby Lakers last Saturday at Frank Crane Arena, t h e T- m e n w e re identifying ways to improve.

The T-men wanted to learn from that loss but move on, said Brett Fleming, team captain. “Whether it’s cutting off-ball and getting open, or if it’s just beating your man one-on-one, we’re not doing enough of that…” said Fleming. “We’ve got some stuff to work on.”

GAME ON … The junior A Timbermen host the Port Coquitlam Saints on Saturday (May 18) at 5 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. Nanaimo then hosts the Victoria Shamrocks Tuesday at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students and $5 for children. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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“Right now it’s a pride thing,” he said. “We’ve got to get that monkey off our back. We’ve got to get that win.” Fleming, a secondyear vet, has been doing his part so far. He’s third on team scoring and his five goals are halfway to the 10 he scored in 2012. Fleming said earlier this season coach Brad Dougan challenged him to be better, then the coach recognized the player’s efforts by entrusting him with the ‘C.’ “It’s an absolute honour, especially coming from coach Dougan. He’s a tough

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The new captain of the junior A Timbermen has one team goal that he wants to accomplish as soon as possible – get a win. Brett Fleming has been chosen as team captain of Nanaimo’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League club for the 2013 season. He’s tasked with leading a T-men team (1-3) that has so far won only be default.

cutomer when it comes to our players…” said Fleming. “It was pretty nice to get rewarded that way.” The coach said his team captain is workmanlike and versatile. “I can put him on the penalty kill, I can put him on the power play, he’ll go get me a loose ball,” said Dougan. “So if you’ve got a guy on your roster that can do that, it’s an easy choice for a coach. And I know

he’s a good team guy.” The transition player suggested he’ll probably be running in and out the back door of the team’s bench more often as offensive reinforcements join the roster. Other than that, his role as captain won’t necessarily change his game. “I’ve just got to bring my game every game and hopefully lead by example,” he said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin B7

meet the PROFESSIONALS FOR THE BEST IN QUALITY, SERVICE & PRODUCTS CALL OR VISIT THESE FINE BUSINESSES!

FABRICATORS NSM METAL Nanaimo Sheet Metal Ltd.

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Precision Detailing & Car Care

mariNe CeNter Boat & motor SaleS Service, Parts for all Makes, Models Outboards & Sterndrives

Service and installation of high efficiency natural gas products NATURAL GAS: FIREPLACES • WATER HEATERS COOKING APPLIANCES • BOILERS • BARBECUES PATIO HEATERS • TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

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Departure Bay

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Christmas Gift Certificates We Put Your up Pet First Pick Can’t Afford a New Car? • Dentistry • Surgery • Specialist Referrals November 29• Pet / 2012 Restore Your Old Car Making it Like New! • Digital X-ray • Wellness Exam food & Supplies Your Complete Detailing Centre Nereyda RIGHT NEXT DOOR Applecross Centre 6430 Hammond 250-741-8414Bay Rd. 250-390-2423 • www.precisiondetailingnanaimo.com 1840 Stewart ave, NaNaimo

TRAILCRAFT NEW LOCATION

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Wits End We are your

Here are some exiting things that All-Purpose Cleaners we have to offer this year:

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Serving Vancouver Island 250-390-4356 for 20 Years! Wits End Solutions can meet all your household needs!

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Sands Funeral

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Pick up November 29 / 2012

• Burial & cremation options for all faiths • Pre-planning information & counselling at no cost • Funerals that are dignified, personalized - and affordable • Pre-arrangement planning in your home or our office

1 Newcastle Ave. 250-753-2032 www.sandsfuneral.com

Dr. Carole Ann Brown 250-758-1162 101-3128 Barons Rd, Nanaimo

West Coast Stamp Pick up

250-758-5896 November 29 / Nanaimo 2012 4061 Norwell Drive Close to Chevron BUYING GOLD & SILVER COINS & JEwELLERY

Felder Felder Machinery

MACHINerY IMPOrTS

The Islands largest

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RV Sales * Parts * Service

Hub City RV

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• Insurance Claims • Extended Warrantyy • Hitches & Wiring • Dry Rot/Structural • Parts & Accessoryy Store • All Makes & Models

7357 Industrial Way Lantzville

250-933-0700

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Personal Income Tax Returns and Bookkeeping Services available year round in a friendly, comfortable environment.

Marilyns Bookkeeping

Personal Income Tax Employment Income Pension Income Investments/Capital Gains Rentals Self-Employed

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Business of Business of the the Week week

Precision Detailing & Car Care

Book your Christmas Party Platters Order Now! • Rolls • Sushi • Nigiri • Party Platter • Sashimi • Temaki Sushi • Giant Roll Can’t • Maki Afford a New Car? Restore Your Old Car Making It Like New! “Awesome take out sushi joint!” ...Kat S. 2011 Your Complete Centre “Best Sushi in Nanaimo!” ...TinaDetailing 2009 Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm NEWOpen: LOCATION RIGHT NEXT Saturday: 11am-8pm • Sunday: 11am-6pm

DOOR Applecross Centre 6430 Hammond Bay Rd. 106-1808 Bowen Rd. 250-390-2423 • www.precisiondetailingnanaimo.com Tel: 250-716-1005 • www.nanaimosushi.com

Harbour City Harbour City Denture Clinic

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• Dentures over Implants • BPS Brand Dentures • Partial Dentures • Re-creating Your Natural Smile 620 Wentworth St. Nanaimo www.hcdclinic.ca 250-716-3332

Pick up November 29 / 2012 Darren Hoffman, R.D

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Umai sushi

Nanaimo’s Sushi Destination

Order your Christmas Party Platters

North Town Rolls, Sushi • Nigiri • Maki Centre • Sashimi

beside Tim Hortons Dine In - Take Out

• Rolls, Sushi • Nigiri • Maki Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sashimi Saturday: 11am-8pm • Sunday: 11am-6pm 106-1808 Bowen Rd. • Party Platters Tel: 250-716-1005 Tel: 250-585-8900 www.nanaimosushi.com

Christmas is just around the corner!

Precision Detailing & Car Care

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Tan formerly at 31 Wharf St. would like to invite all of her clients to visit her at her new location

579 Sperling Rd. • 250-740-5558

Leaders in Residential & Commercial Security Systems on Vancouver Island

• Surveillance Systems • Alarm Systems • Access Control Systems • 24 Hour ULC Monitoring Services

Nanaimo: 250-758-5313 Toll Free: 1-866-758-5313 www.sherwoodsecurity.com

RETRACTABLE Screen Solutions for doors, windows, outdoor living spaces & more . . .

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Restore Your Old Car Making it Like New! Your Complete Detailing Centre NEW LOCATION RIGHT NEXT DOOR Applecross Centre 6430 Hammond Bay Rd. 250-390-2423 • www.precisiondetailingnanaimo.com

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NANAIMO & DISTRICT

CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Jay GRATTON Is Wanted for Theft Under $5000 Sec 334 CC

•Weight: 250 lbs. •Height: 5’8” •DOB: Jul 8, 1986 James MUNDAY

Is Wanted for Failure to Comply with a Probation Order Section 733 CC

•Weight: 122 lbs. •Height: 5’8” •DOB: Mar 25, 1977 Bruce ELLIOT

Derek LEEMING

Is Wanted for Assault with a weapon Section 267 CC, Break and Enter Section 348 CC

•Weight: 200 lbs. •Height: 6’0” •DOB: Nov 30, 1988 Kyle ANDERSON

Is Wanted for Theft Under $5000 Section 334 CC

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 6’1” •DOB: Apr 8, 1987 Joshua ARSENAULT

Is Wanted for Theft $5000 Section 334(b) CC, Possession of Stolen Property Sec 355 CC

Is Wanted for Break and Enter Section 348 CC

Brian WILLIAMS

Tyler CALLEN

•Weight: 150 lbs. •Height: 5’10” •DOB: Jun 12, 1974

Is Wanted for Failure to Comply with a Probation Order Section 733 CC.

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’8” •DOB: Oct 8, 1977

•Weight: 175 lbs. •Height: 5’6” •DOB: Jul 23, 1983

IS Wanted for Breach of Probation Section 733 C, Fail to Appear Section 145 CC, Use Forged document Section 368 CC

•Weight: 100 lbs. •Height: 5’4” •DOB: Nov 21, 1992

CRIME STOPPERS is asking the public’s assistance in locating these wanted individuals.

The individuals pictured here are wanted as of May 14, 2013

All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

HELP SOLVE THESE CRIMES

HOME ON SUMMIT DRIVE BROKEN INTO

On May 8, a home in the 500 block of Summit Drive was broken into and numerous electronics were taken. The break-in occurred sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Entry was made by forcing open the sliding balcony door. Items stolen included an Apple laptop, Apple computer, three expensive men’s watches (Esquire, Guess and Lasalle Sieko), a man’s gold necklace, a GPS unit, a Panosonic TV and a Braun electric shaver. The homeowner advised the investigators the next day that during the afternoon his laptop had been activated somewhere in the vicinity of the 1800 block of Latimer Road.

LONE HOUSE ON NEWCASTLE ISLAND BROKEN INTO

On May 9, the only house situated on Newcastle Island was broken into. Sometime between noon and 10:15 p.m., the home, used by the caretaker for the island, was broken into. Entry was made through either a boarded-up window or the rear door. The only item taken was a 10-karat gold necklace.

CANADA-WIDE WARRANT

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of 35-year-old David Robert Lawson for breach of parole. Lawson was last seen on May 1 at the Tsow-Tun-Lelum treatment centre in Lantzville. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he left the centre without permission and has not been seen since. He does have some ties to the Nanaimo area, but is from Surrey. Police have been unable to determine if he is still in the Nanaimo area or has returned to the Lower Mainland. Lawson is First Nations, 5’ 7” and weighs 210 pounds. He has short brown hair, brown eyes, numerous tattoos and a noticeable scar on his forehead.

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SEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INSIDE

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society

146TH NANAIMO

Nanaimo News Bulletin B9

SEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INSIDE

EMPIRE DAYS CELEBRATION WEEKEND MAY 17-19, 2013, FRIDAY TO SUNDAY MAY QUEEN CROWNING CEREMONY... See Inside!

PARADE! PRINCESS

PRINCESS

The 2013-2014 Royal Party are from Seaview Elementar y School in Lantzville

2013-2014 MAY QUEEN er y Meg Montgom The Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society thanks the following community partners:

Makaela Robinso

Mairi Rathy

FIREWORKS!

Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society Coat of Arms

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Alex Murrells

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Nanaimo

✯ Lions Club ✯

✯ “The industry leader in taxi cab business around the world”

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Join us for Empire Days Specials Ask your server for details!

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Leonard Krog M.L.A. (Nanaimo)

r b e l Ce ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯

146TH NANAIMO

4-77 Victoria Crescent Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5B9 Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Telephone: 250-714-0630 leonard.krog.mla@leg.bc.ca www.leonardkrog-mla.ca

Come in for our

EMPIRE WEEKEND SPECIALS!

EMPIRE DAYS

✯

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 17

7:00 pm

MAY QUEEN CROWNING

A special royal pageant event where outgoing 2012 May Queen turns over her crown to the new reigning 2013 Queen and introduction of her new Royal Party. Everyone welcome. • Entertainment/Refreshments Free community event at Seaview School. Doors open 6:30 pm

Seaview Elementary School is the home of the 2013 May Queen Royal Party. Located on School Road, Lantzville.

WEEKEND

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s i y a d n Su e Day d a r Pa ntown! Dow

Let your best meals start with us. 1800 Dufferin Crescent • 250.591.5525 82 Twelfth Street • 250.753.7545 Open Daily 7 am-10 pm

10:30 AM

MAY QUEEN & ROYAL PARTY visits Nanaimo & District Downtown Museum.

NOON MAY QUEEN & ROYAL PARTY fires noon cannon, downtown waterfront plaza.

www.countrygrocer.com

2:00 pm MAY QUEEN & ROYAL PARTY

CRAFTS CANADA 115 Chapel Street–end of Commercial Street

250-716-0084

Open

Mon.-Sat. 9:30 - 5:00 Sunday 12:00 - 4:00

Your Downtown Nanaimo Craft Supply Store

We carry an excellent range of knitting yarns, including the super popular Sashay and Starbella frilly scarf yarns, sock weight wools, cotton yarns and more. We also carry: Jewelry findings! Stretched and panel artist canvases! Memory album and scrap booking supplies! Card making supplies! Fine Arts Supplies! Buttons! Elastic! Feathers! Knitting needles! Crochet hooks! Chocolate Molds and Melts! Paint by numbers! Glues! Plastic and glass beads! Paper Quilling! Baskets! D.M.C. Floss! Acrylic, Watercolor and Oil paints and kits! Brushes! Plastic canvas sheets! Felt Squares! Clockworks! Ribbon! Cross-stitch supplies! Needles! And Much, Much More! Plus a large selection of dollar store items.

Collector Plates

Norman Rockwell, Bradford Exchange, Franklin Mint Chrystal & cut glass, silver plates & more

visits Nanaimo Downtown Military Museum.

1:00 - 3:00 pm HMCS NANAIMO OPEN HOUSE at Cruise Ship Terminal

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Featuring BRANCH 256

‘LEGION IDOL SINGING COMPETITION’

Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

TICKETS: CALL MARIE (250-758-0121) Everyone welcome • 1630 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo

END

SUNDAY, MAY 19

BIG DAY DOWNTOWN!

*NOON*

ANNUAL ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HOT DOG SALE

Located in front of the church on Chapel Street.

BASTION MILE RACE

Bastion Running Club sponsored and following the Downtown Parade Route.

250-754-1421

Play for fun, not to make money.

DIANA KRALL PLAZA KidZone, Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast, Bouncy Castle, Magic, Clowns & much more!

ENTRY TO PARADE LINE UP

1:00 PM ANNUAL EMPIRE DAYS DOWNTOWN NANAIMO

PARADE!

10:00 PM DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT

FIREWORKS!

“Over the Harbour” Don’t miss them! Come early!

Special Acknowledgements: • Royal Dressmaker Performing Fabrics • May Queen Co-ordinators Mrs. Nettley Mark, Mrs. Elena Knappett • Chaperones Mrs. Sandra Battle, Mrs. Sandy Blakey, Mrs. Nettley Mark • Queen Victoria Mrs. Barbara Desprez • Accompanying Pipers/RCMP • May Queen Heritage Tea Ladies of Chapter #10 Order of Eastern Star

CELEBRATING NANAIMO’S PAST HERITAGE & QUEEN VICTORIA’S BIRTHDAY Special Thanks to our Retiring May Queen Party • Queen Rosemary Saddlemyer • Princess Amma Boateng • Princess Taryn Pistor • Page Boy Jonah Gillespie • Page Boy Jonas Green

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Canadian Military History ...on Nanaimo’s dynamic waterfront

Honouring the Military service of Canadians, the Members of the RCMP, and Merchant Navy for over a quarter of a century.

Vancouver Island

Military Museum

BRING THIS COUPON IN FOR 20% OFF

Come see, Come Learn, Come Experience History

(Can not be combined with other discount or promotional items)

250-753-3814 100 Cameron Ave. Next to the Port Theatre Open from 10 am - 4 pm Mon. to Sat.

OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES ANYTHING IN THE STORE Expires May 31, 2013

When was the last time you won any money at the movies? Two hours of fun for only $15.00! Highest Bingo Prizeboard on Vancouver Island Take Exit 16 off the Parkway, Corner of Fifth St. and Bruce Ave., Nanaimo

*12:45 PM*

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 18

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H A R BOU R C I T Y B I N G O .COM

2013 EMPIRE DAYS PARADE ROUTE

MAY 17, 18, 19, 2013 IS A

Thursday, May 16, 2013

www.VIMMS.ca

Thank You

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Thank You

The Nanaimo Empire Day Celebration Society thanks the following people, companies and organizations who helped make the 2013 Empire Day festivities a success. (Please forgive us if we overlooked your name)

Crescent Chapter of the Eastern Star Seaview School and Principal Patrick Young Culinary Dept of VIU Mayor Ruttan and Nanaimo City Council Mayor Jack De Jong and Lantzville Councillors Nanaimo Lions Club Nanaimo News Bulletin Nanimo Port Authority Shaw T.V. Nanaimo Daily News Royal Canadian Mounted Police HMCS NANAIMO/ HMCS EDMONTON Citizens on Patrol Joe Fort Harbour Lite Motel Nanaimo Lioness Club Performing Fabrics Sands Funeral Home St. John Ambulance NISA

Nanaimo Info Nanaimo and District Museum Nanaimo Concert Band Bastion Running Club Marilyn Smith (Nanaimo) and Tamie Nohr (Lantzville) LCdr Michele Tessier 2012 May Party and their parents Hard Working Members of The Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society Nanaimo Military Museum Coast FM Radio Pacific Gael Pipes & Drums KwikCopy Printing St. Paul’s Anglican Church Barb Ernst Downtown Business Improvement Association

Financial Contributions: City of Nanaimo B.C. Lottery Corporation Great Canadian Casino Mrs. Pamela Mar Branch 256 Royal

Canadian Legion John & Glady Gorosh Branch 257 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Royal Canadian Legion

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Leonard Krog M.L.A. (Nanaimo)

r b e l Ce ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯

146TH NANAIMO

4-77 Victoria Crescent Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5B9 Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Telephone: 250-714-0630 leonard.krog.mla@leg.bc.ca www.leonardkrog-mla.ca

Come in for our

EMPIRE WEEKEND SPECIALS!

EMPIRE DAYS

✯

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 17

7:00 pm

MAY QUEEN CROWNING

Seaview Elementary School is the home of the 2013 May Queen Royal Party. Located on School Road, Lantzville.

WEEKEND

www.nanaimobulletin.com

s i y a d n Su e Day d a r Pa ntown! Dow

Let your best meals start with us. 1800 Dufferin Crescent • 250.591.5525 82 Twelfth Street • 250.753.7545 Open Daily 7 am-10 pm

10:30 AM

MAY QUEEN & ROYAL PARTY visits Nanaimo & District Downtown Museum.

NOON MAY QUEEN & ROYAL PARTY fires noon cannon, downtown waterfront plaza.

www.countrygrocer.com

2:00 pm MAY QUEEN & ROYAL PARTY

CRAFTS CANADA 115 Chapel Street–end of Commercial Street

250-716-0084

Open

Mon.-Sat. 9:30 - 5:00 Sunday 12:00 - 4:00

Your Downtown Nanaimo Craft Supply Store

Collector Plates

Norman Rockwell, Bradford Exchange, Franklin Mint Chrystal & cut glass, silver plates & more

visits Nanaimo Downtown Military Museum.

1:00 - 3:00 pm HMCS NANAIMO OPEN HOUSE at Cruise Ship Terminal

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Featuring BRANCH 256

‘LEGION IDOL SINGING COMPETITION’

Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

TICKETS: CALL MARIE (250-758-0121) Everyone welcome • 1630 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo

END

SUNDAY, MAY 19

BIG DAY DOWNTOWN!

*NOON*

ANNUAL ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HOT DOG SALE

Located in front of the church on Chapel Street.

BASTION MILE RACE

Bastion Running Club sponsored and following the Downtown Parade Route.

250-754-1421

Play for fun, not to make money.

DIANA KRALL PLAZA KidZone, Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast, Bouncy Castle, Magic, Clowns & much more!

ENTRY TO PARADE LINE UP

1:00 PM ANNUAL EMPIRE DAYS DOWNTOWN NANAIMO

PARADE!

10:00 PM DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT

FIREWORKS!

“Over the Harbour” Don’t miss them! Come early!

N 19 PE, MAY

O DAY

SUN

Canadian Military History ...on Nanaimo’s dynamic waterfront

Honouring the Military service of Canadians, the Members of the RCMP, and Merchant Navy for over a quarter of a century.

Vancouver Island

Military Museum

BRING THIS COUPON IN FOR 20% OFF

Come see, Come Learn, Come Experience History

(Can not be combined with other discount or promotional items)

250-753-3814 100 Cameron Ave. Next to the Port Theatre Open from 10 am - 4 pm Mon. to Sat.

OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES ANYTHING IN THE STORE Expires May 31, 2013

*12:45 PM*

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 18

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H A R BOU R C I T Y B I N G O .COM

2013 EMPIRE DAYS PARADE ROUTE

MAY 17, 18, 19, 2013 IS A

Thursday, May 16, 2013

www.VIMMS.ca

Thank You

19+

Thank You

Financial Contributions: City of Nanaimo B.C. Lottery Corporation Great Canadian Casino Mrs. Pamela Mar Branch 256 Royal

Canadian Legion John & Glady Gorosh Branch 257 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Royal Canadian Legion

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a bouquet. Friday evening’s jazz concert at the Vault in the Troubadour Concert Series featuring Joan Wallace and the Marty’s was an amazing experience for me. A live jazz concert in an historic venue with big arched windows and old world ambience reminded me of Europe and New Orleans at the same time. Jazz, blues and pop standards, including originals by Marty Steele, kept us moving to the rhythms and thoroughly enjoying the evening. a huge bouquet of roses to the Country Club Save-On-Foods. When another grocery store lost the order for my son’s birthday cake, Save-On-Foods quickly offered to put together an Angry Birds cake for my son and had it ready for us in 10 minutes. Thank you for your excellent customer service and for helping to make my son’s birthday a success. thank you to the B.C. Hydro employee who went back up the pole to take the tape off the two birds’ nests that were covered up. It made me feel a lot better. The birds came back as soon as you left to finish raising their young. a bouquet to Mitch at Future Shop who helped me solve the cabling problem on my computer. He put the meaning back into customer service. a grateful bouquet of buds to the Northgate Liquor Store. You always provide awesome service and selection and a generous number of prize draws. My husband loves the Budweiser fridge I won. It’s perfect.

a special bouquet of thanks to Kidsport for helping to fund a volleyball player this past season. Also appreciation goes out to Woodgrove Centre, Meyers Norris Penny, Nanaimo Oldtimers Hockey, the Nanaimo Clippers, SupErb Construction and all the others who donate to Kidsport to make this happen. Sports are expensive but they also help keep kids out of trouble, and we as a family are grateful that this support is out there. a big, warm, glittery bouquet of sunshine to a wonderful and kind female shopper named June at the Flying Fish. I was in shopping with my dear friend, Rita, who is 93. She loved your glittery sun visor, so you just gave it to her. She wears it every day in this amazing weather we are having. Even though she suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, she still remembers your kindness. armfuls of heritage spring blooms to Thrifty Foods, KC’s Boutique, Diana’s Garden Centre, Cactus Club Café and the Nanaimo Empire Days Society, all of which contributed generously to the Heritage May Queen Tea hosted by the Crescent Star Society, Order of the Eastern Star. a bouquet to Michaels arts and crafts store – both staff and customers – for donating 1,000 books to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island. a bouquet to the sponsors and donors for the Volunteer Nanaimo luncheon.

Beefs

Thursday, May 16, 2013

a huge beef to people who post garage sale signs with no date and then don’t bother to take them down after the sale is over. If this continues, maybe the city ought to pass a bylaw prohibiting garage sales on all but one weekend a year.

a beef to the school district’s learning alternatives program. Just what we need, 30 more youths learning stream stewardship at the expense of literacy and numeracy.

bouquets a big bouquet to the Wellington Pub for hosting a successful burger and beer night in support of the 2422 Nanaimo army cadets. a bouquet of children’s smiles to our community for supporting Altrusa’s recent 60th anniversary events. Nearly 200 children enjoyed the outdoor children’s party and our fashion show fundraiser was a sellout. Thank you, Nanaimo, for helping our service club support women, children and literacy.

that didn’t include the proper cables to make its hard drive work. a beef to a grocery store for losing the order for my son’s birthday cake and doing nothing to make up for it. We had to drive around to find another cake with only 30 minutes until the party started. a beef to the store that removed all the benches from the fitting rooms. Ever try putting on pants while standing up? a rotten pile of apples to an employee in a local grocery store, who I overheard swearing in the produce department. Next time I will be going to your manager.

a beef. I recently had a difficult day filled with anxiety, sadness and insult. I am on a limited income and when I went to pay for food for my animals, I discovered that my money was missing. As I was about to leave, upset because my money was gone and it was all I had to feed myself and my animals, a woman came up and accused me of stealing. To top it off, when I got home, I discovered my 13-year-old cat was missing. a beef to a bus driver for not bothering to put out the ramp for a senior. a shame-on-you beef to the drivers who didn’t stop and help the two injured victims of a recent motor vehicle accident near Country Club Centre. a gallon of beef to piggishly high gas prices. $1.41 a litre is ridiculous. Strange how fuel prices tend to rise in relation to improvements in fuel economy of new vehicles. Sky high fuel prices are driving prices of everything through the roof. Consumers have never been able to get ahead of the game and never will – and this is an oil-producing country. It’s sick.

a careless, stinky beef to some businesses in and around downtown that put sandwich boards in the way of pedestrians and those with walkers. The city’s bylaws department should look into this.

a wayward beef to the drunk young people who knock on our front door late at night asking us to call their mothers because they’re lost. You’re lucky you don’t get hit by a car stumbling around drunk on Cedar and North Oyster roads in the dark. You’re also lucky people don’t just call the police instead of your mothers to collect your drunken butts.

a beautiful bouquet to the blond lady and the gentleman with the mustache who stopped to help me when I fell off the sidewalk while riding my scooter.

a beef to the city. Two fewer parking spots on Commercial Street is the end result of the sidewalk widening in front of a café. Further motivation not to shop downtown.

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bouquets to the bikers for exercising their constitutional rights when the police tried to stop the annual Ride for Zeke in Duncan.

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a beef to the computer company

a you-should-know-better beef to all the professional drivers who don’t slow down to the 30 km/h speed limit in school zones Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Submit your Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.

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HOLT, Sharron (nee Bondue)

Sharon passed away in Nanaimo on May 8, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Alan; one sister, Gail Campbell; two daughters, Shauna (James) and Jeralyn; grandchildren: Chelsie, Cydny, Ryan, Steven, Tyler and one greatgrandchild Maya; nephews, Cody and Tyler; two great-nephews and two great-nieces. Private family cremation; there will be no service by request. Telford's ~ Nanaimo (250)591-6644

BENNETT, Clare Jocelyn

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a traveller who has long been far away is welcomed with joy on their safe return by relatives and friends; in the same way, the good works of a person in life welcome them in another life, with the joy of a friend meeting a returning friendâ&#x20AC;?... The Dhammapada Clare gently succumbed to cancer, with her sister by her side, in the early hours of April 30, 2013. She is survived by her beloved son, Thomas Grenn; her sister, Alison Watson and her family; her mother, Mary Bennett; Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, John Grenchuck, his sister and Clareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dear friend, Helen; as well as other members of the Bennett family in England; Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family in Ontario; and her many friends in Nanaimo. Ever adventurous and quietly courageous, Clare travelled from Sussex, England, the place of her birth, to Toronto and then to BC, where she eventually settled in Lantzville. Any donations can be given, in Trust, to her son Thomas, to help with his education and living expenses. These can be made by cash or cheque to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Estate of Clare Bennettâ&#x20AC;? and given to the trustees, Monica Mather, Monica.Matherathome@gmail.com or Cathy Penner, CathyPenner@rocketmail.com. Clare will be remembered in our hearts for her generous spirit and whimsical sense of humour. She is, and will forever by, sorely missed. Clare did not want a formal service, so an informal picnic at the Lantzville beach will be planned this summer for friends and family to celebrate her life.

PAUL BESTFATHER

HARRIS Millicent Elizabeth (nee Sanderson)

June 3, 1919 ~ May 2, 2013

Born in Fort Macleod, Alberta; predeceased by her husband, Roy E. Harris in 1989; survived by her daughter, Donna Harris, Victoria, BC; son, Raymond Harris (Beth) Oak Lake, Manitoba; nephew, Brian Thorton (Merideth) John Sanderson, New York; niece, Sandra Gilbert (Ted) Port Alberni, BC; 2 granddaughters, Leah Babiuk (Rick) Qualicum, BC and Alana Dayton, Victoria, BC; 3 great-grandchildren: Brody Babiuk, Bobbi Maria Babiuk, Devak Shah; many cousins and friends. Millie moved to Vernon in the Okanogan in 1921, went to school in Armstrong for 9 years and moved to Victoria in 1926 and enjoyed hairdressing. In 1939 she married her high school sweetheart, Roy Harris, and moved to Nanaimo in 1946. Millie loved to chat with people and made friends easily. She loved to garden, knit, do crosswords and bake. Mom, Nany, Millie, as she was fondly known, will be missed always, but never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Kidney Foundation. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

KIDD, Allan Norman 1930 ~ 2013

It is with great sorrow we must announce the passing of Allan Norman Kidd, on May 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Allan was born July 25, 1930 at Mrs. McCreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursing Home in Nanaimo, BC to parents Fred and Nancy Kidd. Al spent his early years growing up in Nanaimo, then in 1955 he met the love of his life, his wife Edna. In 1957 he and his new bride moved to Lantzville where they would remain for 52 years, raising their 3 treasured children: Jeff (Sandra), Greg (Lorraine) and Tracy (Ed). Al loved to spend every free moment camping, Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ DQG ERDWLQJ ZLWK KLV IDPLO\ $V WKH \HDUV passed the family grew with the addition of Al and Ednaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much adored grandchildren: Laura (Kurtis), Scott (Kristal), Heather, Tammy (Ed). A more recent joy for Al was the births of his precious great grandchildren: Bennett, Jack, Aidan, Sara and Ryan. Al and Edna returned to live in Nanaimo 4 years ago. Allan also leaves to mourn his passing, his sister-in-law, Vicki Gardner; his cousins and friends. There will be no service as per Allanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes. The family do wish to thank Nanaimo Seniors Village for the excellent care that Allan received during his very brief stay there. Donations may be made to the CurePSP Foundation or the charity of your choice.

There will be a TREE PLANTING CEREMONY on May 20 at 2:30 pm at 3325 Barrington Road, Nanaimo. Please come and share your memories of Paul.

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HAPPY 90th MARY!! Mary Emslie (Maundrell) May 17, 1923

You are as beautiful today as when this photo was taken. Best wishes from your many friends, especially from your daughter Karen in Mexico and your friend Tony.

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Marie Yates Watson

September 27, 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 8, 2013

Our beloved Marie passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on May 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Alan Watson; her son, Stephen Hillrich; and her grandsons, Nathan and Joshua. As well, Marie is survived by an additional eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel located at 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, with refreshments served following the service at 10:00am on Saturday, May 18, 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always loved, and in our memories.â&#x20AC;? Sands â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nanaimo (250)753-2032

Whitmore, Gary April 23, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary Whitmore April 23, 2013. He passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan; daughter, Carla; son, Ed; sister, Lynne; and grandchildren: Madesen, Cole, Joshua, and Jordyn. Predeceased by his mother, Mary; father, Ed; and brother, Steven. He will be greatly missed by many other family and friends. Gary was a keen businessman and loved the outdoors, which included hunting, fishing and camping. He was the best Papa ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rest in Peace.â&#x20AC;? Service to be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo, BC.

Sands ~ Nanaimo 250-753-2032

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CAT SCRATCHING post, in excellent condition, $50 obo. Call (250)741-1967.

VARIOUS SECOND hand household items at Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emporium. Furniture, tools, dishes, etc. 19 High St, Ladysmith. Call 250-245-7927.

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

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COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/living room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397

DOG CRATE, extra large, $35. obo. 500 golf balls, $25. Call (250)754-1764.

HOME REPAIRS FOR THOSE little jobs the big guys donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time for; plumbing, painting, carpentry, yard work. Call Lewis and Dave at (250)755-4068.

KING SIZE comforter set (mauve color) w/matching valance & drapes. $48. 1 (250)668-0744

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

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

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Marine Harvest is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading producer of farmed salmon. Our Canadian operation is currently seeking an accountant for our salmon farming operations and processing plant. This position will be located in Campbell River, BC. In this role you will be responsible for working directly with operations and plant staff to track and manage costs, developing weekly and monthly reports, conducting variance analysis, and handling related accounting duties. You will be a key liaison on the site and the plant accounting matters for our Finance team and will provide accounting support to other departments as required. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation or be enrolled in a recognized program and have several years of related accounting experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment. You must have a proven track record of working effectively with line management to analyze production costs and operations to identify cost improvement opportunities. Closing Date: June 7, 2013 If you possess the attributes we desire and want to make a difference with a progressive, growth-oriented company in a dynamic global industry, please forward your resume with cover letter to:

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

OFFICE DESK, all steel, with arborite top & 5 lockable drawers, $99. Call 250-244-4415. SIMPLICITY DE-HUMIDIFIER 14.2L/per day, good working order, $95. (250)741-4422. STAINLESS STEEL Vitamix 3600 food processor with cd, recipe book, extra parts, $50. (250)754-0736. WHEELED GARDEN caddy w/ seat & storage. 27â&#x20AC;?x15â&#x20AC;?x14â&#x20AC;? with pruners, garden scissors, three pairs of gardening gloves, $30. 250-619-3794.

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

FURNITURE 2 ALMOST new faux leather espresso couch+ swivel rocker recliner, $200 each. (250)752-2274. ELECTRIC HOSPITAL bed. Like new. $600 obo. Call (250)716-5839

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

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30â&#x20AC;? ELECTRIC stove, light green, good working order, $50 obo. (250)753-2559. BRATZ Dolls (3) new, Prom limited edition, 7 Madame Alexander, $99.(250)616-0898.

MOVING MUST Sale- Rock well Beaver 8â&#x20AC;? table saw, $150. Craftsman professional jointer planner, $150. Craftsman 3 HP 10â&#x20AC;? compound mitre saw, $100. 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fibreglass row boat w/oars, $125. (250)7542292.

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

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

CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com

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Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $739,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.

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

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 year old roof, 2200sq ft, lrg sun deck w/ocean view, close to all amenties, quiet no through road, needs TLC, $245,000. Call (250)2454155.

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60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RETRO Bdrm Suite, 3-piece, $300; Antique living room chairs (2) $50 ea, Dining Rm table/4chairs, $100; Buffet, $200; Bookcase, $75; Roll Top Desk $75; Treddle Sewing Mach. $100. 250-753-0806

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LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BASS FIDDLE- solid wood, Ukulele and nice violins. Please call (250)701-2035.

LADIES LARGE size clothes, big box full. $85. 1 (250)7290444

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FOOT SPA, Dr. Schollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, (Comfort Plus), brand new, $20. Call (250)758-9447.

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DEPARTURE BAY area, 1845 Bay St., Saturday, May. 18th, 8am-2pm. Fishing tackle, household items and more.

FUNDRAISER for SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GROUP. ESTATE/ GARAGE SALE. Sat. May 25, 9am-1pm. Tables or spaces avail. for rent $20. - call (250)619-8717. Some items include: roll top desk with chair, maple dining suite with 6 chairs (bamboo seats) and matching corner hutch and dry bar, shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel coffee table with glass top, lots of crystal, china, Mikasa Strawberry Festival dinner set & many other household items. 2465 Labieux Rd., B.C. Pensionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall.

N. NANAIMO Sat, May 18th, 10am-4pm; Sun & Mon, May 19th & 20th, 10am-1pm. 6581 Golden Eagle Way. Wide variety of stuff!

DODDS ROAD off Extension2324 Doddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rd, Sat, May 18, 8am-2pm. Upright freezer, maple table w/drop leaf+ 6 chairs, 2 mahogany bar stools, tools, clothing, etc...

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MOOSE HALL ~ OUTSIDE POOL TABLE, regulation size, 4x8, solid oak, slate top. Includes light, all cues and balls. Felt in excellent condition. $2800.(250)754-5115. SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716

Every Sunday starting May 5th, 8am-2pm. 1356 Cranberry Ave., off Trans Canada Hwy, behind Co-op Gas Bar. Table rentals $12. Call Frank to INQUIRE. (250)816-1233

NANAIMO- 5431 Alta Vista Dr- (off Lost Lake Rd). Sat, May. 18, 9am-1pm. Household items, puzzles, quality cedar patio planters, bird feeders, bird houses.

NANAIMO- HUGE Moving Sale- 1765 Rajeena Way, in Cinnabar Valley, Sat, May 18, Sun, May 19, Mon, May 20, 8am-3pm. Everything must go! Too much to list- household items, fishing gear etc.... Rain or Shine! NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE Sale, Malibu Terrace. Sat. May 18, 8am-2pm.

N.NANAIMO SAT, May 18th, 8:30am. 5115 Broughton Place. Bar fridge, microwave, tables, shelving, misc items. NORTH NANAIMO- 4570 Laguna Way (off Hammond Bay, Ocean Park), Sat, May 18, 9am-4pm. Furniture, clothing and household items. NORTH NANAIMO: 6256 Garside Rd., Sat., May 18th, 8-12pm. Rain or shine! NORTH NANAIMO: 6321 Groveland Dr., Sat., May 18th, 9am-1pm. Books, plants, small furniture, many household items and crafts. STREET SALE. Pleasant Ridge Place. Sat, May. 18, 8:30am-1:00pm. 6 houses on 1 Block. Take Dunbar from Metral, near Superstore (Nanaimo). Quality Sale.

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HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bedroom suites, $700 & $800. Free heat, hot water, laundry available onsite. Large suites in clean well maintained building. Wheel chair accessibility 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. 250-751-1341. 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. SPOTLESS, quiet 2 Bdrm Apt. May 15th or June 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633. 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. ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appli’s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. (250)754-2207

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.

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.

CEDAR AREA: Bright, clean 3 bdrm, 3 bath, rec room. Mnt view, 5 appl’s. Chicken coop. NS/NP. $1500+ hydro. Avail immed. Call (250)758-2843.

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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 1-4pm! 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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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

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)

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

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 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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DOWNTOWN, NEWLY painted, ocean view, 1 bdrm suite, large deck, avail now, $800 mo incls utils. (250)754-0736.

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.

DOWNTOWN CHARACTER 2bdrm, W/D, F/S. $900/mth. (250)754-2207 ONLY $20K Down & Owner Financing! In College Heights 4-BR, 3-Bath HOME 388 Camosun DR. Large home, ¼ acre treed lot, vaulted ceilings, 3 wood stoves, garage, deck, 3 min from VIU! Great rental. Owner Finance/ Rent-To-Own: $2,000/mo www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053

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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

1969 FORD Mustang, 2-dr 6 cyl, blue w/white hard top, auto, rear wheel dr. Good cond., no rust. 4-new tires, new gas tank, master cylinder, power steering, alternator belt, carburetor, battery. Garage kept, fair weather driven. Runs well. $7,000 obo. 250-245-3004.

2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589

2002 HONDA S2000

2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

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2012 Fiat 500, automatic, fully loaded. Black w/red racing stripe. Excellent condition. $20,000. (250)591-4112

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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

1975 OLDSMOBILE Toronado, $4,000. Garaged since 1982. Has collector plates. 104,000 original miles. Runs beautifully. (250)390-3805

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.

1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067

Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130

358 7th St. Close to Barsby & VIU! 1600 sq. ft., Laminate Floors, Rent: $1,500/mo

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.

11.5’ Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8’ box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

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

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1995 FORD CONTOUR- 4 good Michelin tires, $1000 obo. Call (250)723-4449.

2000 CBR 600F4, 23000 km, perfect dealer maintenance, new tires, chain, sprockets, battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000. Helmet & Jacket $450. Call or text: #250-240-9556

1997 OLDS 88 - GREEN 159 K. fully load, clean, good cond. 6 cyl, 3800 cc. Runs well. new michelins + 4 good snows on rims. $2900. obo 250-752-7064

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

2004 5th WHEEL 24’6” Westwind 5th Wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen matt., rear kit., New roof, great condition. Canadian made. Second marine battery wheels repack. $15,500. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716

SUITES, LOWER BRAND NEW 1bdrm, fully furnished, for 1 senior/student or proff. clean, quiet, private entry, fenced yard. $650 includes utils. N/S. (250)585-1190 DEPARTURE BAY area, 1 bdrm, level entry, incls all utils, den, liv room, 2 decks, great ocean view, good carpeting, N/P, N/S, avail June. 1, refs req’d, $1000. (250)756-1122. GREAT CENTRAL location. Come view this attractive, spacious 2 bdrm Apt. Eat in kitchen, gas F/P, patio, lndry. N/S, N/P. $900 mo incls utils. Avail now. Call (250)756-6171.

BOUNDARY RIDGE: 1 or 2 B/R $660./$760. Free h/w, heat, free cable or net for 1 yr for new tenants. 616-1175. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lrg 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $800. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997

DEPARTURE BAY 4bdrm 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft. 2 levels. Priv yard, f/p, w/d, ocean/mtn views. Short walk to beach. N/S, N/P, $1,325 mo. Call Mark 250-751-1175.

HAMMOND BAY 2 bdrm executive on acreage. $1050. inclds utils, W/D. Pets neg. Avail June 1 or earlier. Call 250-616-8755. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail immed, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480. LADYSMITH: BRIGHT 1bdrm, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite W/D, full kitchen, small patio, priv ent, off street prkg, immac cond, NS/NP, utils incl’d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com

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

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON Softail Classic. “Seeing is Believing” Many, many extras. One owner. Mint condition. $16,900 obo. 250-758-7270

2007 Corsair 5th wheel 28 feet, 4ft Sola panel, side slide-out. Like new. If you see it, you’ll want it! $15,000, call 250-339-7705

2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 k’s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. $10,800 obo. 250-912-0141.

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $39,000 new; asking $8,000obo. (250)755-6631 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. 2008 VIBE- 66,000 km, good on gas and excellent running order. $12,000. (250)723-3886

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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.

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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2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km. Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $3200. Please call 250-897-2821

‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322

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.

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.

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25 foot class C Chevy Flyer motor home. 1995, 350 cu.in., 163,000 Km. 1 rear bed, 3 swivel seats, cruise, A/C. $18,000. 250-245-5973.

1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT

17’ ULTRALITE RV Trailer. Easily towable by your SUV. Sleeps 2 in Queen luxury,(optional bedding for small child also avail.), fully furnished, all you need is bedding & food! Minimum 1 week rental. For further details Barry @ 250228-8568 asiawest@shaw.ca

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 GMC Jimmy- 4 x 4, New tires, new brakes, front & back, A/C, AM/FM, CD, 239,000 kms, Only $4000.00 Call 250-594-4342.

TRUCKS & VANS

1969 F250, one owner. Good condition. Low mileage, $2,500. 1 (250)753-6008 1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, 4 aluminum rims, aluminum box side liners, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307. 1999 CHEV Silverado 4x4 Z71, 5.3L, ext cab, loaded. One owner, no accidents. $6,900obo. (250)716-1061

1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation. Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374.

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25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827.

1982 Aquastar 26’ Cabin cruiser, with command bridge. Engine Volvo 260 (Chev 305) with 290 leg. Propane stove/oven, double sink, hydraulic steering, ceramic toilet with 9 gal holding tank, macerator (new). Sleeps 4. New canvas. Lots of storage, new horn, new water pump, superb battery charger. Large access door to engine compartment, serviced by mechanic for the past 4 yrs. Price: $10,000.00 for this superb boat!!! Must sell by the end of this month! Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.

BOSTON WHALER Montauk 17’.Mint cond. Built-in gas tank dual batteries & battery switch, VHF radio, Lowrance GPS/ sounder, Scotty electric downriggers. Merc 4 stroke 90 hp 180 hrs. Spring servicing complete. Trailer. (250)207-1047.

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 km’s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078 2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decent body, 6.0l diesel. Motor does not run. Comes with cargo partition. Spray-in bed liner on cargo floor. Great parts vehicle, as is where is. Best offer takes it home 250-245-0350.

KESTREL 120. As new. L 12’6” W- 26” Very stable, wide, kayak, with titanium paddles, bailing pump & cover. Comes with garage overhead storage cradle. $1250. (250) 338-9683 or cell (250) 207-1047. PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini. Engine has less then 40hrs. Moving must Sale! $10,000. Call (250)745-8100

Rare 37’ Bertram Cruiser. $59,000, will consider trades. Survey, pictures, contact info go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105

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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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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra Coupe GLS 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual with an annual finance rate of 0%/0.99%/1.29% for 84 months. Bi-weekly payments are $79/$122/$113. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$761/$911. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $14,344 at 0% per annum equals $79 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $14,344. Cash price is $17,444. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ▼Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/Elantra Coupe GLS 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.2L/100KM)/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.8L/100KM) are based on Energuide. 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. ♦Price of models shown 2013 Elantra Limited/Elantra Coupe SE/Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Auto is $24,794/$26,694/$27,844. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $3,100 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. *Purchase, finance or lease an in-stock 2013 Accent/Elantra/Elantra Coupe/Elantra GT/Veloster/Genesis Coupe/Sonata/Sonata HEV/Santa Fe Sport/Santa Fe XL/Tucson/2012 Sonata HEV during the Double Savings Event and you will receive a Price Privileges Fuel Card for customers in Alberta and Saskatchewan or Preferred Price Fuel Card for customers in British Columbia worth $218 (2013 Accent, Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Veloster)/$320 (2013 Sonata, 2012/2013 Sonata HEV)/$350 (2013 Genesis Coupe, Tucson, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL). Price Privileges Fuel Cards issued for customers in Alberta & Saskatchewan cannot be used in the province of British Columbia. Based on Energuide combined fuel consumption rating for the 2013 Accent Auto (6.3L/100km)/Elantra Auto (6.3L/100km)/Elantra Coupe Auto (6.6L/100km)/Elantra GT Auto (6.6L/100km)/Veloster 1.6L Auto (6.3L/100km)/ Genesis Coupe 2.0L Auto (8.6L/100km)/Sonata 2.4L Auto (7.3L/100km)/Sonata HEV Auto (5.2L/100km)/Tucson 2.0L Auto (8.2L/100km)/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD Auto (8.6L/100km)/2012 Sonata HEV Auto (5.3L/100km) and the combined fuel consumption rating for the 2013 Santa Fe XL 3.3L FWD (9.9L/100km) as determined by the Manufacturer as shown on www.hyundaicanada.com at 15,400km/year which is the yearly average driving distance as referenced by Transport Canada’s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2011, minus one full tank of fuel provided at the time of delivery of 2013 Accent (43L), Elantra (48L), Elantra Coupe (50L), Elantra GT (50L), Veloster (50L), Genesis Coupe (65L), Sonata (70L), Sonata HEV (65L), Tucson (58L), Santa Fe Sport (66L), Santa Fe XL (71L), 2012 Sonata HEV (65L), this is equivalent to $0.30 (2013 Accent, Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Veloster)/$0.40 (2013 Sonata, 2013 Sonata HEV, 2012 Sonata HEV)/$0.35 (2013 Genesis Coupe, Tucson, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL) per litre savings on each litre of gas up to a total of 725 Litres (2013 Accent/Elantra/Elantra Coupe/Elantra GT/Veloster), 800 Litres (2013 Sonata/2013 Sonata HEV/2012 Sonata HEV) and 1,000 Litres (2013 Genesis Coupe/Tucson/Santa Fe Sport/Santa Fe XL). 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. †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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