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Nanaimo city council now has in its lap information on how other mid-sized multiplexes in B.C. function, how much they cost, and how they’re operated. City staff spent more than a month probing other municipalities with multi-event centres to gain a better understanding
of how one might fit in Nanaimo after representatives from the Western Hockey League, RG Properties, which leases Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and owns the Victoria Royals, and the Nanaimo Clippers approached mayor and council to discuss building one here. The WHL has expressed interest in starting a Nanaimo franchise, but league policy requires a host community has a minimum 4,500-seat arena. Frank Crane Arena has a 2,900 seat capacity. The idea of a multiplex has
circulated for years, and in 2004 Nanaimo’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan suggested looking into a multiplex, not necessarily to build immediately, but simply for information. With the adoption of the 2012 Corporate Strategic Plan, a multiplex would meet several priorities including waterfront enhancement and community building partnerships, among others. Council, however, has yet to show any enthusiasm. “I think we’ll have to call a meeting, sit down with all of
council and ask ‘what are your thoughts?’” said Mayor John Ruttan. “I don’t know where it’s going, I haven’t seen an overwhelming indication of council or community support.” To gain an idea of cost and scope, the city talked with CEI Architecture, which advised a 5,000-seat facility, with parking, would cost around $50 million, depending on site, land and servicing costs. A feasibility study on its own would cost $150,000. In B.C. there are 11 mid-sized event centres that meet WHL standards, including Prince
George, Kelowna, Kamloops, Cranbrook, Chilliwack and Victoria, with operating subsidies ranging from $232,000 to $1.9 million. In Victoria, the municipality carries the $30 million carrying cost on its facility, with lease payments of $250,000 made by RG Properties. Chilliwack’s Prospera Centre, however, might be the closest comparable situation Nanaimo can relate to. The 5,000-seat (6,000 for concerts) arena opened in 2004 and in 2005, it was announced that the city would be getting a WHL team. u See ‘CAPITAL’ /5
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Park enlarged through trade The City of Nanaimo has entered into a land exchange agreement with Likem Investments and James Dunn to acquire 1.6 hectares of land through 17 titled lots between Departure Bay Road and James Street. In exchange, the city is trading two city-owned single family homes on Rutherford Road which are of equal value. The agreement will further protect Departure Bay Creek as a riparian area and natural park, and will add 1.4 hectares to the existing boundary of Woodstream Park. Dunn said the deal was made to allow for future enjoyment of the park by all residents. “We purchased the property 25 years ago because of its beauty and park-like feel,” said Dunn. “We had hoped to live there or have it as a place for our family. However, we are happy that it’s going for a bigger and better use.” Dunn said it would have been financially advantageous to develop the wooded lot, but saw value in keeping it in its natural state.
Burning permits only two months Backyard burning is banned in Nanaimo except by permit obtained only in April and November. Information was omitted in the May 11 issue of the News Bulletin. Backyard burning is only permitted from sunrise to sunset on Fridays and Saturdays in April and November. The News Bulletin regrets any confusion the omission caused.
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Passengers of Norwegian Cruise Lines ship Norwegian Jewel return to the vessel Tuesday afternoon as Nikki Hype of JSK Traffic Services, right, helps provide safe passage by controlling traffic at the Esplanade, Crace and Irwin streets intersection. The ship made a second visit to Nanaimo Thursday.
Beware, police dogs in training and-enter artists cut through the fence of the storage facility compound in spite of the Police dogs might prove to fact that he and his wife, Joy, be Nanaimo business own- live on the premises, and the ers’ best friends thanks to security system includes 14 a new dog training program cameras and brilliant yard being promoted by lights illuminating the RCMP. the entire comThe program, pound. unleashed Wednes“They were day at Supreme hiding behind Self-Storage in south motorhomes, so Nanaimo, allows we took away the police to train their hiding place,” Macdogs on commercial Donald said. “Rats properties with perdon’t like to come mission of the busiout into the centre. ness owners. They stay close and MACDONALD RCMP K-9 units hug the wall.” re c e i v e n e e d e d There is about training in urban and indus- one hectare of land within trial environments and in the compound that is used return businesses get the for outdoor storage of vehiadded security of having cles, boats and other items. police on site during trainThe K-9 unit has been using ing. the site for about one year. Businesses also get a new They are free to use the facilkind of ‘beware of dog’ sign ity any time, but usually do to post on entrances that their training at night or in reads in bold letters, “Cau- the early morning hours. tion. Premise used for police “They’ll hide somebody dog training during, as well in one of the vacant lockers as after, regular hours.” and the dog will track them,” Jim MacDonald, manager of MacDonald said. “Of course Supreme Self-Storage, invited the guy’s all dressed up in the Mounties in after break- the anti-bite outfit. [The dog] By ChriS BuSh
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can launch himself from 20 feet away. It’s pretty impressive. I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of any police dog.” But the dogs and the operations are quiet, MacDonald said, and people don’t even realize they’re present during training on the site. “I think it’s great for everybody in this business if they can use the K-9 squad for practice,” MacDonald said. Police dogs and handlers train continually and look for new environments to expose their dogs to, which helps the animals become proficient at finding contraband and taking down criminals. “This is another way of forming partnerships within our community and giving credit to those who support the training of our police dogs,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. Business operators interested in getting involved in this program are asked to telephone Const. Clay Wurzinger of the Nanaimo RCMP Police Dog Services at 250754-2345. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
JUMPSTART DAY takes place May 25.
In Canada, one in three families cannot afford to enrol their children in organized sport or recreation activities because of financial barriers. Six years ago, Marlee Stein wanted to learn to skate but she didn’t think it would be possible coming from a family of four kids and facing the struggles of a parent battling illness. Through a family support service in her community, Marlee and her family were introduced to Canadian Tire Jumpstart. The Jumpstart program supported Marlee’s skating lessons and skate Canada membership through financial assistance. A year after lacing up her skates for the first time, Marlee decided to turn her desire to skate into a goal – to one day join the Canadian Olympic figure skating team. Through Jumpstart, Marlee is able to continue her skating lessons and is working to achieve this dream. “Jumpstart helped me get the lessons I needed to enter some very challenging provincial and national figure skating competitions in Canada,” said Marlee. “With all the lessons I have taken, I hope it opens up opportunities to eventually become a part of the Canadian Olympic team.” “The benefits of kids participating in sports affects their entire lives,” said
Johnny Misley, president, Canadian Tire Jumpstart charities. “Jumpstart is dedicated to removing barriers so financially disadvantaged children can simply participate, and ultimately pursue their dreams.” Kids who are able to par ticipate in organized sport and recreation, outside school hours, gain many short and long term benefits including increased selfesteem, leadership skills, and better grades. Despite the financial hardships many Canadian families face, there is a way to get kids into the game, no matter what barrier. By covering the cost of registration, equipment and/or transportation, Canadian Tire Jumpstart has helped 570,000 (and counting) children like Marlee participate in the sport of their choice. Help kids from your community by visiting Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Atmosphere, Mark’s and Canadian Tire Gas stores as well as Pita Pit locat i o n s t h ro u g h o u t the month of May to donate $2 in exchange for a red ball, with all donations going to help kids play. The May campaign will be celebrated on Jumpstart Day on May 25, with activities taking place at participating Canadian Tire stores across the country, including charity barbeques or GoClean waterless car washes. Please visit http:// jumpstart.canadian tire.ca for more information.
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Police arrested two teens following a third fire set in the men’s washroom at
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and 16, for the fires. The 16-year-old was held in custody overnight as police continued the investigation. Three counts of arson were recommended against him. The 17-year-old was released Thursday into the care of his parents on a promise to appear at Nanaimo provincial court at a later date. Police are recommending one count of arson against him. No one was injured, but smoke, fire and water damage from the three fires tallied up several thousand dollars in damages. “[Towel dispensers] are on tiled walls, but you have smoke damage through-
out the washroom and smoke damage down the exit corridors in back of all those stores and water damage from Tuesday and [Thursday],” said Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer. O’Brien said the investigation into the arsons is continuing and it is possible more suspects could be arrested. Anyone with information on either of these fires is asked to call Const. Abel Ramos at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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the centre court, balloon creations, face painting, a fun swing and a bouncy castle, Kumbana Marimba Band, and a barbecue by donation with proceeds going to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. Art 10 Gallery is celebrating its 30th anniversar y with demonstrations, a community canvas and more, and 102.3 The Wave radio station will be on location. For more information, please visit www.nanaimonorth. com.
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Capital costs fall on taxpayers u From /1 payments for capital The league’s Chilli- expenses, though at wack Bruins took up the end of the term tenancy in 2006, but the building returns after being sold to RG to the city for what Properties, moved to Crosman said is Victoria for the start expected to be $1. of the 2011-2012 sea“We think that’s a son, leaving a WHL- really good deal,” calibre facilsaid Crosity with a man. “You B.C. Hockey look at some League team of the newer – the Quesones being nel Millionbuilt today aires moved and some of to Chilliwack the [other to reboot the municipaliChilliwack ties] are Chiefs – as paying a lot its main tenmore than JOHN RUTTAN ant. that.” C h r i s C ro s m a n , By building a secdeputy chief admin- ondary sheet of ice, istrative officer for the Prospera Centre the City of Chilli- generates revenue wack, said due to the through bookings public-private part- and it draws more nership and even people from the comwithout a WHL team, munity to use the the Prospera Centre facility. has been a positive Due to the publicexperience for the private partnership, residents. however, the risk “It’s been a very mostly fell on the successful partner- arena owners, not ship,” said Crosman. the city. Even with a “The owner of the BCHL team, enough building owns the revenue is generated hockey team, so it’s to make the Prospera a good synergy. We Centre a positive facgot a quality arena tor in Chilliwack. at what we think is While the Bruins a good price with an (now the Victoria operator and a guar- Royals) were the anteed fixed con- WHL’s 21st franchise, tract. the league has stated ‘We know we’ll it is not interested in always have a team adding any more franthere because the chises, which means owner of the arena N a n a i m o ’ s g a i n owns the team so we would be another don’t have to worry community’s loss – about those kinds of Prince George and things.” Cranbrook both only In 2004, the Pros- draw about 2,500 pera Centre cost fans per game, and $20.3 million. The the WHL might be City of Chilliwack keen to move them. pays an annual operConversely, if a WHL ating subsidy of team in Nanaimo $400,000, as well as was not meeting
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these facilities is marginal, because 80 to 85 per cent of the users would be local, and if they didn’t spend their money on event tickets or facility use, that money would likely be spent on something else in the community. The report also notes that many midsized event centres, even with an anchor tenant like a WHL team, are not meeting their objectives for event and concert bookings. “In the absence of having strong support for it, when Coun. Bill Bestwick, who is still in hockey today, is on record and pooh-poohs the idea of a multiplex, I would think we’ll be hard pressed to find somebody else on council to lobby aggressively for it,” said Ruttan. “I’d need to see more of a business case to support it, though I’m interested.” The WHL is reportedly looking for a response from Nanaimo by midJune. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
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Ongoing negotiations between Couverdon – TimberWest’s real-estate business – and the Town of Ladysmith over the incorporation of more than 283 hectares of forested Cowichan Valley Regional District land has residents of North Oyster and the Diamond in a huff. North Oyster resident Chris Gerrand and Diamond resident Doug Copp voiced complaints relating to both the negotiating process currently underway, and the potential impact of a land transfer on residents of both districts of Area H (North Oyster and Diamond). The land deal Gerrand and Copp are referencing is a proposed boundary expansion on the northwest outskirts of Ladysmith involving the 283plus hectares of TimberWest land zoned primarily as forestry. Couverdon and Ladysmith are negotiating a deal whereby Ladysmith would expand city limits to include a 710-acre parcel of land west of the Diamond –stretching from north of Grouhel Road to Malone road – in exchange for Ladysmith gaining title to TimberWest land adjacent to Stocking and Holland lakes. Gerrand and Copp said the majority of Area H residents are unaware of what’s happening, and those who are familiar with the proposal are opposed to it. “We feel that it’s not in our interests,” Gerrand added. “We like a quiet lifestyle and we’d like to see the town stay within their own boundaries.”
Ladysmith has incorporated land from Area H on multiple occasions over the last 15 years, Gerrand said, adding that they’ve had enough of what he referred to as “land grabs.” The resulting urban encroachment “will change our way of life out there considerably,” said Gerrand. He said the sale of forestry land for development purposes should be subject to a referendum and he’d ideally like to see it slowed down. Copp and Gerrand added a lack of openness to their list of concerns. Discussions between city hall and Couverdon have been conducted primarily in camera, Copp said, noting the process lacks both transparency and courtesy. Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins referred to an alleged lack of public consultation as “totally false.” The proposal was introduced to the public at a town hall meeting in June of 2008, Hutchins said, and Couverdon has hosted open houses since that time. Hutchins said the town is entertaining the proposal as a means of becoming the third jurisdiction in B.C. to hold title to the lands surrounding its water supply. The proposed Couverdon expansion has the potential to add 2,500 people to the city’s 8,300 population. City manager Ruth Malli said the process of incorporating TimberWest land will move as fast as they move, referencing studies commissioned by Couverdon on changes to traffic flows and the expansion’s water and sewer infrastructure needs. The proposed boundary expansion will be discussed at a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. May 23 at the Diamond Hall. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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Voters clear on the future In his concession speech Tuesday night, NDP Leader Adrian Dix urged supporters to accept the results of the provincial election, to respect the fact election day is all about the voters. We could not agree more. In light of the results Tuesday, there are some clear facts the people of B.C. should strongly consider accepting, if they have not already: u A clear majority of British Columbians – even more in the Parksville-Qualicum riding – believe in a free enterprise model of governance. u Premier Christy Clark’s position at the national table, especially when it comes to dealing with Alberta, has been strengthened, and that is a good thing for British Columbians. A lame duck, weak-mandate premier, regardless of political stripe, would have less bargaining power during all meetings related to important interprovincial issues. u We would not want to be a salesperson for a polling company today. u British Columbians believe resource extraction, and the jobs that go with it, are important for the future of the province. u Despite media pleas during the campaign, local issues were not going to get any attention, and did not, in Nanaimo’s three ridings. Sometimes, no matter how much a newspaper wants to focus on what tangible benefits could come from the election of a party or candidate, it’s more about broader, provincial issues. u Safe, say-nothing, do-nothing, sitback-and-enjoy-your-lead strategies are bad. Ask Dix. Or the Toronto Maple Leafs. u This government has a clear mandate from the people of the province. It will be interesting looking forward to see what this Liberal victory will mean for B.C., and to keep tabs on what the governing party does in relation to what it promised. 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
Please give, it will only hurt a little By Katherine MortiMer other blood-related diseases. Like most people, I’m not overly The average amount of blood fond of needles, but every 56 in one person is five litres or 10.5 days, I can be found at the blood pints; there are approximately donor clinic with an IV sticking 450 ml of blood in a unit, and on out of my arm as my blood drips average, 4.6 units of blood are into a collection bag. required per patient. In my case, At the last clinic, I was in and my blood type is one of the rarer out in under an hour. On the one types out there, so I’m happy to hand, I was pleased to be progive some of it away. cessed so quickly. On the other The process is so simple. You hand, I was disheartened to see make an appointment online or how few people had turned out to by calling 1-888-2-DONATE, you give blood. show up and are greeted by a I urge all of those who can give friendly face, who directs you to blood to do so. Obviously, there an RN who then does a quick finare a number of reager prick to check your sons why people can’t: hemoglobin levels. And uest from age restrictions to then it’s off to a private religious reasons, from booth to answer a few omment having a communicable questions. disease to having lived in The worst part, for certain parts of the world. many, is not the needle, it’s the But for those who can, it is one questions each donor is asked by of the easiest ways of giving back. an RN, in private, no matter how If I won the lottery, I’d be giving many times you’ve donated in the away a lot more of my income past. to worthy groups, but since the For many of us, the questions chances of winning the lottery are not only amusing, but horrifyare close to nil, I have limited ingly invasive. funds to donate to the groups I The questions begin easily support. enough with, “Do you feel well But giving blood costs you today?” They’re followed by quesnothing but a little bit of your tions such as “Have you spent time. Every minute of every day, a total of six months or more in someone in Canada needs blood, France from Jan. 1, 1980 through much of which is used under Dec. 31, 1996.” And then there are emergency situations. the downright strange questions: In Canada, hundreds of thou“Have you, in your past or pressands of people each year receive ent job, taken care of or handled blood components or blood prod- monkeys or their body fluids?” ucts following accidents, during These are followed by the really surgery or for cancer treatments, personal questions, involving burn therapy, hemophilia and sexual habits and drug consump-
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tion. It’s hard not to feel like a 12-year-old giggling in a Grade 7 sex education class, but after the tainted blood scandal back in the ’90s, I’m more than happy to answer questions that will keep our blood supply safe. But once that’s all done, a friendly volunteer takes you to an available bed. There, you recline in comfort, have a blood pressure cuff attached to your upper arm and are taken care of by an RN as your blood is collected. There is something incredibly comforting about being taken care of by a nurse. Maybe it’s because my mom is no longer here, but I’ll take all the TLC I can get. And if it means I’m doing some good at the same time, so much the better. And when you’re all done, the same friendly volunteer escorts you to the snack table. There, they stamp your card with the date of the donation and you’re encouraged to enjoy a juice box or coffee and as many cookies as you want to boost your blood sugar. And then you get a sticker to wear that tells your friends and family, “Be nice to me, I gave blood today.” Mother Teresa urged people to “give until it hurts.” And I promise, it only hurts a little. u Katherine Mortimer is lifestyles editor for the Vernon Morning Star, a Black Press newspaper.
‘Giving blood costs you nothing but a little bit of your time.’
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Council had other options for two dams To the Editor,
Re: Council approves demolition of dams, May 16. The decision was made by city council on Monday to disregard the plan suggested by the Colliery Dam Preservation Society. The plan involved leaving both Colliery Dam Park dams intact until spring 2014 by mitigating risk, but still leaving dams with water. Design for rebuilding the middle dam would be finalized for summer of 2014 when removal and rebuild would occur. The lower dam would have a design for the following summer and then removal and rebuild would occur at that time. This plan was the most cost effective, least harmful to the environment, and allowed for the least disruption of community use of the park. The overall costs of this plan would be similar to the city’s plan to simply remove the dams. If hydro is generated from the lower dam, the actual rebuild costs would be paid back over time. Lorne Gale and Jim Kipp confirmed with the Dam Safety Branch that the plan for sequential replacement of the dams in 2014 and then in 2015, as presented on May 13 would be acceptable, but was negated just before the council session. The society questions why the message changed. We have never had support from city staff for keeping our lakes and they have been clear that removal is the goal. What we have had is the overwhelming support of the community which has never wavered in its commitment to keep this park for now and for the future. I had been asked by
Got an opinion? LETTERS poLicy: Letters should be no longer than 250 words and will be edited. Include your address and phone number (although those won’t be published) and a first name or two initials, and a surname. MaiL: Letters, Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2H7 Fax: 250-753-0788 E-MaiL: editor@nanaimobulletin.com
staff during one of the meetings what legacy I wanted to leave as there would be a dollar cost to keeping our lakes. This meeting occurred in the new city staff building that cost twice as much as the new dams. The question should address what legacy the current administration wants to leave. I have always known what legacy I wanted to leave, and that remains keeping our park the shining jewel for the city that it is.
Jeff Solomon Nanaimo
Decision highlights council’s weakness To the Editor,
Re: Council approves demolition of dams, May 16. In spite of all the falsehoods, inaccuracies and exaggerations exposed in the city’s preposition, the group of six has held together in the face of overwhelming facts presented in contradiction to the city’s allegations of possible death and destruction. Some on city council, in compliance with city staff’s direction, voted to destroy the dams, thus making the destruction law, as well as a mockery of openness, transparency and truth in our local government. Our present day judicial system was designed not to be subject to the creation of law on a whim and the will of one. How is this happening in Nanaimo? Why is this happening? When did
our city council become so weak as to defy fact and embrace fiction on the whim and will of one?
Ronald Stead Nanaimo
Westerners blessed with voting privilege To the Editor,
Re: Not too hard to cast a vote, Opinion, May 14. As usual, I voted. And as usual, it was my secret. At every voting session I’ve noticed people who are coming and going are quite serious and orderly – the system for voting is excellent. We do not need armed police or armed soldiers. We do not expect any form of violence, and we get same-day results – not waiting for days or even weeks for them. The TV coverage for results is quite exciting. The more voters the merrier.
Ralph Forshaw Nanaimo
Voters still remember follies of ’90s NDP To the Editor,
Why did NDP lose the election? There’s three reasons why – a weak leader, weak polices and the voters rejected socialism. If the NDP changed its ‘doctrine’ away from socialist attitudes and moved to the centre or centre-right – and possibly a new name for the party – it would have had a much better chance to win. I’m glad to see voters didn’t have short memory regarding the NDP. Plain and simple, Adrian
Dix was the wrong leader. How could any political party select a leader after proof of him getting caught forging documents and expect a good outcome? What was he thinking to even consider stopping natural gas development or pipelines in this province. Oil is king – the largest job creator on the planet. Without oil, there’s no clothes, no farming, no manufacturing, no automobiles and no higher standard of life. The NDP cost this province billions of dollars in jobs and government waste in the 1990s. Freedom and free enterprise creates investment and jobs.
Dave Cansell Nanaimo
Mistakes by pollsters good for elections To the Editor,
So much for pollsters, prognosticators, and pundits …which may be the best sign of all from this election.
Gary Korpan Nanaimo
Changes at hospital threaten patients To the Editor,
Is Nanaimo Regional General Hospital a care home or an acute-care hospital? Management states acuity is increasing yet registered nurse positions are being cut. Why on earth is the Vancouver Island Health Authority increasing nurse-to-patient ratios? It will become unsafe for patients who will receive less attention from RNs and the management of patient care will suffer. Recovery will be slower, critical care to a patient’s changing conditions will be missed and patients may die unnecessarily. Nancy Brown former RN Nanaimo
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B.C. Liberals’ fall and rise in 40th general election was much-needed drama By Chris Bryan kept things like B.C. What the hell hapRail, and cost overruns pened? for B.C. Place fresh in That’s the question people’s minds. that’s been wagging If there was an jaws since the moment absence of dirt shovit was clear the B.C. Lib- eled by the NDP camerals had won the elecpaign, there was also an tion Tuesday night. absence of gold voters Defying polls and pun- could hold onto. dits, the big question If Clark’s populist was how could all the style and megawatt predictions have been smile evoked memories so wrong? of Bill Vander Zalm Some say and inspired Christy Clark the wariness uest successfully reserved for became the first door-to-door omment salesmen, female to be elected premier Adrian Dix’s in B.C. because she had deadpan delivery left a simple message and many cold. repeatedly hammered it Dix’s decision, midon every tour stop she campaign, to state made in the province: clear opposition to the Strong economy, secure Kinder Morgan pipeline tomorrow. expansion plan may be Dix’s message was seen as a pivotal blunmore nuanced: Change der. The Liberals seized for the better, one prac- on this as a sign the tical step at a time. NDP would stifle indusIt left room for people try (read: jobs and revto ask, change to what? enues) in B.C. Perhaps the econIt may be untrue, but omy–and the looming as every political dog fear that the horrible knows, messages like fiscal mess afflicting that stick to your fur. other countries could And what of the other soon land here–is what parties? drove many folks to Much has been said plug their noses and about the flame-out vote for the devil they of the B.C. Conservaknow. tives. If they hadn’t Lord knows the Liber- crashed and burned on als and Clark’s leaderthe shores of internal ship left much to be acrimony in the recent desired. year, the logic goes, the In press releases, the vote split would have Liberal media machine carried the NDP on a kept a running tally of wave of victory. what they said Dix’s Or if the B.C. Greens promises would cost. hadn’t run such an The message was clear, effective campaign, taking a page from the ostensibly sucking Social Credit W.A.C. away left-leaning Bennett days in B.C.: votes... Beware the red under If only… Regardless of the bed. who you were cheering Some say this elecfor, Tuesday night was a tion proved positive hell of an exciting time campaigning doesn’t to watch politics in B.C. work. That Dix should u have worked harder to Chris Bryan is editor point out the failings of of the New Westminster the Liberal government, News Leader.
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Education ignites student’s passion to help By Marilyn assaf
Celia White looks at her five years of undergraduate studies at Vancouver Island University as a transformative experience. “I can’t believe how much I’ve changed and learned,” said White, who graduates with a bachelor of arts degree, double major in global studies and
anthropology on June 3. White arrived at VIU in 2008 as a Wellington Secondar y School graduate out to change the world. She earned top marks in her first year and a VIU President’s Scholarship for Continuing Students. The full-tuition award was renewed annually for
four years because White maintained an A average. “The scholarship made all the difference,” said White. “I didn’t have to work after school and could devote my time and energy to amazing causes on campus.” While at VIU, White was a member of the World University Ser-
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Celia White helps children plant a school garden in India last summer.
tourism projects cater to middle class, global north, young adolescents who want to change the world and feel good. I saw other university students with misunderstandings of poverty and what progress means.” White’s paper on GoldCorp Canada’s controversial mining practices in Guatemala was also published by an anthropology journal. “Being in that country was my first and only experience where I’ve been warned not to tell people I’m Canadian,” she said. White’s advice to young university students wanting to make a difference in the world? “I would say stay in your community and find a project to work on where you speak the language, have
networks, where you understand the history about why things are the way they are – or become involved in a legitimate international project that is long-term and collaborative with the community,” she said. White ended the year at VIU winning top student award in global studies; she won top student in anthropology last year. With graduation a few weeks away, White looks forward to a summer off camping and exploring Vancouver Island. In the fall, she’ll think about her future, which will likely include graduate school. “I have no idea what my future holds but I imagine it will be surrounded by family, gardening and being vested in the commuSHOP LOCALLY
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nity – locally or internationally. I know I will be able to apply my education to many different jobs. I’m going forward with optimism, excitement and gratitude. “I found life-long mentors in VIU instructors and deep connections with classmates. I never would have had opportunities to get published and excel in my academic and personal lives without the relationships I developed. “VIU is not a machine that pumps out students. It’s a caring institution that helps students undergo a complete transformation.” u Celia White is the second of four profiles of VIU students in the News Bulletin’s Saturday edition prior to graduation June 3-4.
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HOME OPENER for WLA squad is this Sunday. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
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Mid-Isle FC player Krista Whittaker, right, vies for a ball with a West Van FC opponent during Pacific Coast Soccer League action Sunday afternoon at Beban Park’s Merle Logan Field. The teams tied 1-1.
Mid-Isle FC soccer teams sprint to fast starts both the men’s and just didn’t finish women’s teams will our chances when play more than half we had them.” Early in the their home games The women’s spring-summer at Nanaimo’s Merle team has players soccer season, the Logan Field. as young as 16, up region’s top teams The women’s to over-age players look like they’ll be squad tied West in their mid-20s. right in the thick of Van FC 1-1 on Sun“We’ve had some things. day at Merle Logan. players that have The Mid-Isle FC “It was a good just arrived from men’s and women’s battle,” said Craig university from sides are both off Glennie, the team’s out of town, so to 1-0-1 starts in assistant coach. “I it’s a building protheir respective feel we were the cess,” Glennie said. Pacific Coast Socbetter team. We “You’re hoping to cer League tables. had more scorbuild and peak at The club is based ing opportunities; the right time.” in Ladysmith, but unfortunately we LMD-NAN-NewsBull-5y-103125x35-BW.pdf 1 13-04-09Ceilidh 10:29 Glennie AM BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
has scored in both her team’s games, and some other key players include Krista Whittaker of UBC, Alli Bach of the University of Victoria and Mairi Horth of UBCOkanagan, plus members of the VIU Mariners program. “So we’ve got a very experienced squad along with our younger players. And our younger players, some of them have
played at a highenough level that they can actually fit in very well,” Craig Glennie said. “It’s going to be a very good team, very skilled and very well balanced.” GAME ON … The next home games for Mid-Isle FC are June 1 at Merle Logan. The women face North Shore at 3 p.m and the men play West Van at 5:30 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
The Nanaimo Timbermen have seen how close things can get in the standings. So they’d sure like to have a strong start to this Western Lacrosse Association season. The senior A Nanaimo Coastal Windos Timbermen play their home opener Sunday (May 19) at Frank Crane Arena against the New Westminster Salmonbellies. The start of the season is as good a time as any to pick up points. “You can catch some teams sleeping. A lot of times players don’t come back till halfway through the year and some teams are not ready,” said Graham Palmer, Timbermen veteran. “If you can steal a couple games early it’s always very important. Every point counts in this league.” The Timbermen and Salmonbellies have had some memorable matchups at Frank Crane over the years.
T-men coach Kaleb Toth said the ’Bellies have good veteran players, good leadership and good coaching. He said his T-men team can’t allow the visitors to dictate the tempo on Sunday. “We’ve just got to try to slow the pace of the game down when they’ve got the ball and when we have the ball, try to take them out of their comfort zone and speed things up and don’t be afraid to make mistakes,” he said. The Timbermen will try to harness the energy of playing their home opener, and fans should be able to feel that energy from up in the stands as they get their first look at the all-new Nanaimo Timbermen. “There’s going to be a lot of new faces on our team,” Palmer said. “We’re going to be fit, we’re going to be fast and we’re going to all play with an edge.” GAME ON … Sunday’s opening faceoff is at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena and tickets will be available at the door … The T-men started the season Friday in Burnaby after press time. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Another season is in the books for local curlers, and year-end awards nights have now been held. Among them was an evening to recognize the top men’s teams from the past year. It was a successful season for skip Steve Waatainen and his team in the Tuesday men’s league. Based on their record over the entire year, the Waatainen foursome claimed the overall league title. As well, Waatainen also won the year-end playoffs between teams who had won one of the three squares of competition during the season. Sharing in the success with skip Waatainen were third Kevin Weinreich, second Sean Krepps and lead Keith Clarke. In the playoffs for Tuesday night B square winners, the Dan Allarie team emerged victorious, thanks to an extra-end steal for an 8-5 win against Tim Cullen. Others on the Allarie foursome were Dave Wainright, Matthew Merrit and Braiden
Kirkland. TeamMacRae together mates with Cullen with third Louis were Mike Chahley, Cavezza, second Bill Shaw and Dean Paul Merkel and Mousseau. lead Tom Weinreich. Skip Gary Nixon, The MacRae squad third Rod Edgealso won the round worth, second robin portion of the Stan Wheat and season with a perlead Mike Redlick fect 15-0 record. combined to claim In separate A and C square honours. B square competiThe Nixon team tions held during posted an 8-4 win the final portion in the final against of the season, A Rick square Ringma winners thorpe and his was the report teamfive-man Ian Thorpe mates team of Columnist Scott Ferdy Maclean, Hobson, Don Lutes Jim Forand Lorne rester, Bury. Steve Top Hobson, spot in Mike D square Redlick playoffs and Bill went to Kevin Smith Chapman. Tops along with third Bill from B square was Hamilton, second the team of Keith Roy Prosad, lead Rodway, Karmen Bernie Devereaux Yee, Don Boudot and spare Ron and Mark SkovKaneen. The Smith mose. foursome posted This year’s men’s a 7-2 victory in the club championship final against Randy playoffs featured Forbes and his team the top five teams of Joel Brittain, from the Tuesday Scott Forbes and league along with Rick MacLachlan. the top three teams From this past from Thursday season’s Thursday night. men’s league, aggreThe final came gate champions down to a tightlywere skip Craig contested match between Waatainen and Bob Chlan. With the game tied 3-3 in the final end, Waatainen needed to catch a piece of the Incorporated June 2003 button with his final
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rock. He did, providing an exciting finish and a 4-3 victory. Others on the championship team were Kevin Weinreich, Sean Krepps and Keith Clarke, while Chlan was backed by Howard Jeglum, Bob Franklin and Harold Levesque. For teams not competing in the men’s club championship, a separate mini-spiel was held. Both A and B division winners were declared, with the A event won by the team of Garry Smith, Frank Smith, Gerry Coukell, Ken Wilson and Gerry Taylor. It was 8-1 in the final for the Smith team over the runner-up foursome of Karmen Yee, Keith Rodway, Don Boudot and Mark Skovmose. Winners of the mini-spiel’s B event were skip Michael Sloan and his team of Vic Brice, Scott Currie and Dennis Anderson. Next week we’ll review year-end awards from the various divisions of local ladies’ curling. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. u Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.
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Pirates playing in B.C.’s Best The Nanaimo Hub City Paving Pirates have a chance to accomplish a lot at the B.C.’s Best tournament in Parksville this weekend. Nanaimo’s B.C. Premier Baseball League club can keep sharp, try for a tournament title and maybe even pick up a win in league play. Contrary to information published in the last issue of the Bulletin, the Pirates do have one league game at the tournament. They face the White Rock Tritons today (May 18) at 9:30 a.m. at Parksville’s Springwood Park. The rest of the weekend games are exhibitions that the Pirates will try to use to their best advantage. “The tournament’s going to be a nice way for us to get guys innings and try to keep everybody on page,” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. The junior Pirates are also in tournament action this weekend, hosting four other teams at Serauxmen Stadium. Nanaimo’s juniors face the Victoria Eagles today at 11 a.m. and then play the first-placed Langley Blaze at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday the Pirates face Aldergrove at 11 a.m. and take on North Delta at 1:30 p.m. The tournament final is Monday at 2:30 p.m.
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Collins, Jean Loraine It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Jean Collins, at home, on May 11, 2013. Born in Vancouver, Jean resided in Nanaimo for the past 25 years. Predeceased by husband Allen Collins and parents Cyril and Hazel Coello. Survived by: daughters, Charlene Singbeil (Don) and Sharon Bateman (Dan); treasured grandchildren, Kristin, Carly, Jeff, Kyle and Caitlin Singbeil, and Kevin Rees (Karen), Matthew and Sarah Bateman; adored great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Kennedy and baby James Rees; beloved sisters, Irene Pochurko (Zan) and Dorothy Gilbert (Don); and numerous other family members and friends. Proud of her children and grandchildren, Jean delighted in their accomplishments. She loved travel, the fine arts, playing cards, and was a crossword puzzle expert. Many thanks are extended to Jean’s good friends Anna Kuhse and Chris Graham for always being there for her. Flowers gratefully declined. Those so wishing may make a donation in Jean’s memory to a charity of their choice. At Jean’s request, a private family Celebration of Life will be held in lieu of a formal service. I’m gonna leave ya’s and love ya’s
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL STAND-UP Kenmore freezer, frost free, white, energy star, excellent working condition. $200. Call (250)927-5797.
BURIAL PLOTS 2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843
FRIENDLY FRANK 30” ELECTRIC stove, light green, good working order, $50 obo. (250)753-2559. CAT SCRATCHING post, in excellent condition, $50 obo. Call (250)741-1967. DOG CRATE, extra large, $35. obo. 500 golf balls, $25. Call (250)754-1764. HOT/COLD temperature water cooler, does not have water jug, $50 obo. (250)740-1176. LADIES LARGE size clothes, big box full. $85. 1 (250)7290444
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436
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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. MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000. May Finance. 250-738-0221.
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. 31’x26’ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com
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RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction�
UNIVERSITY AREA, lrg 3 bdrm upper, 4 appls, close to school, VIU, bus, shopping, lrg yard & sundeck, $1050 incls hydro, June. 1. (604)318-9322
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
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
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.
HOUSES FOR SALE
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.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)
New management. Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. Renovated, new paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & June 1st. From $645 plus.
250-754-2936
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!
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.
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
HOMES WANTED Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950
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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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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. Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966. 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. 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. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. now & June 1st, $625, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com MODERN 2 bdrm townhouse near VIU. Laminate floor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. Avail now and June. 1st. $800 +. Call (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, incls W/D, well managed, clean, $850 + 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
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
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
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
2007 MUSTANG Convertible black, 4.0L, 28,000km, automatic, heated leather seats. Mint condition. $18,500 O.B.O 250-897-4949. A Must See!
CARS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $450/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.
SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S $700. (250)585-4588
1975 OLDSMOBILE Toronado, $4,000. Garaged since 1982. Has collector plates. 104,000 original miles. Runs beautifully. (250)390-3805
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
1995 FORD CONTOUR- 4 good Michelin tires, $1000 obo. Call (250)723-4449.
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.
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
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. 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.
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HOMES FOR RENT 3BDRM UPPER half of house, full use of fenced back yard, close to everything. $950/mth +utils. June 1st. 250-740-6803 AVAIL. JUNE 1. 3135A Uplands Drive. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, large yard. Close to schools, shopping & bus route. F/S, W/D, D/W. Small pet neg. Please Call or text (250)7414190 or (250)741-6790.
N. NANAIMO (Lost Lake Rd)spacious 1 bdrm suite, situated in a lovely home w/lots of yard space, large 2 car garage, W/D, D/W, F/S, gas F/P. NS/NP. $795. + 40% utils. Call (250)754-8560.
SUITES, UPPER CENTRAL- NICE lrg 3 bdrm, 1150sqft, new flrs/paint, clean, W/D, yrd, garage, quiet neighbourhood. NS/NP, no parties. Close to hospital+ Forest Park $860+utils. 250-758-4286.
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. DEPARTURE BAY 4bdrm 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft. 2 levels. Priv yard, f/p, w/d, ocean/mtn views. Short walk to beach. N/S, N/P, $1,325 mo. Call Mark 250-751-1175. DOWNTOWN CHARACTER 2bdrm, W/D, F/S. $900/mth. (250)754-2207 ONLY $5K Down Rent-To-Own! 3-BR, 2-Bath HOME No Mortgage Needed! 358 7th St. Close to Barsby & VIU! 1600 sq. ft., Laminate Floors, Rent: $1,500/mo www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053 S.NANAIMO. 2-BDRM house. Quiet cul-de-sac. Fenced yard, Private deck, near schools, 5 appl’s, dog OK. $1000./mo + utils. July 1st. (778)232-9215.
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.
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.
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON Softail Classic. “Seeing is Believing� Many, many extras. One owner. Mint condition. $16,900 obo. 250-758-7270 2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 k’s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SPORTS & IMPORTS ‘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
2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km. Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $3200. Please call 250-897-2821 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 2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589
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1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067
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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
2008 VIBE- 66,000 km, good on gas and excellent running order. $12,000. (250)723-3886
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
MOTORCYCLES
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.
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 LADYSMTH 2bdrm bsmnt suite $900/mnth, utilities inc., shrd lndry, n/s n/p avail June1st ph;259-2459348
2012 Fiat 500, automatic, fully loaded. Black w/red racing stripe. Excellent condition. $20,000. (250)591-4112
2002 HONDA S2000
Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130
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.
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1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.
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.
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. $13,995. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716
2006 20’ Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000k. $30,000 firm. Please call 250-338-8206
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
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
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. $10,500 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.
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. OBO (250)732-5928
BOATS 2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. $10,800 obo. 250-912-0141. 1986 28’-FAIRLINE Fly Bridge, $29,900. Twin 6cyl gas engines, 2VHF radios, depth sounder, 4burner propane stove w/oven, 110/12v fridge, electric head w/holding tank. (250)390-3805 1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.
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. 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
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Join the celebration and help raise funds and awareness for Heart&Stroke. 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.
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
This oversized, 29 rider bicycle is cruising through Nanaimo on June 13 & 14, 2013
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Interested in forming a team? Register at bigbike.ca or Contact: Sara at 250 754 5274 or smazzei@hsf.bc.ca
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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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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.
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.
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1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation. Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374. 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827.
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Calais Spas thanks you for your business, and wants you to enjoy a safe, happy, fun filled season in your swimming pool!
Growing Pains
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS: • Always swim with a buddy, never alone. • Know your swimming limits and stay within them. Watch for weaker or tired swimmers, and advise them to leave the pool and get some rest. • Watch out for “DANGEROUS TOO’s”: too tired, too cold, too much sun, or strenuous activity. Get out of the pool if any of these occur. • Stay away from main drain or skimmer suction fittings. • Never use alcohol or drugs before or while swimming. • Never chew gum or eat while swimming, to avoid choking. • Never use glass around your pool or spa, use acrylic or plastic glassware. • Never dive or slide into shallow water, or an above ground pool. • When using a pool or spa, always remove the cover completely. • Leave the water immediately when you notice signs of an impending electrical storm. • Keep emergency rescue equipment, and a first aid kit by the pool. • Keep a cordless phone with emergency telephone numbers by your pool. • Learn Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. • Establish safe pool rules, post the rules in pool area, and enforce them.
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Pains in the legs which occur in children during their periods of fastest growth are often called “growing pains.” These pains have traditionally DR. KAREN MATTERN been viewed as normal and unavoidable. Parents and children are assured that the pain will eventually go away. And it usually does, but only after many sleepless nights. Many children are seen in a chiropractor’s office suffering from these “growing pains.” In nearly every case, there is an imbalance in the lower spine or pelvis causing uneven stress on the leg muscles. Most cases of “growing pains” are easily resolved with adjustments to the lower back and the relief is usually permanent. A lot of discomfort and pain - to say nothing of lack of sleep for parents - can be easily avoided. Growing pains in children should be seen as a warning sign that the body is not in balance. If your child is suffering from leg pains, consult your family chiropractor to determine the cause and its correction.
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What are you doing to celebrate May Better Hearing Month?
Summer is on its way and we want to JON WATERHOUSE, BA ensure that you can hear all of it. Because hearing loss is gradual, it’s natural to almost “forget” the sounds you’re no longer hearing. You may have hearing loss if: • You don’t hear birdsong or rustling leaves in the trees • It’s difficult hearing children’s voices • You are asking people to repeat themselves often By speaking with a hearing professional you can confirm whether you’re missing sounds because of hearing loss. A quick and easy test is all it takes. This month let’s celebrate the sense of hearing. Call Connect Hearing today to book a complimentary hearing screening so that you are ready for all the sounds that summer has to offer.
Dr. Karin L. Mattern 3648 Departure Bay Road
calaisspas-billiards.com
(across from Rock City School)
bedroom furniture
NANAIMO CLINICS 105-6560 N. ISL. HWY. 161 SELBY STREET www.connecthearing.ca
250-758-7022
notary ■ Owner
I just opened up the camper and our new cushions that we got from you last year (we’re really happy with them) are JOHN ROGERS damp on the bottom. Fortunately no mold, I left heat on over the winter how do I prevent this from happening in the future. Glad you’re happy with the cushions! Moisture is always a result of inadequate airflow, even with the heat on. For anybody experiencing this we have reticulated foam to go underneath everything. Reticulated foam is very similar to those green scrubbies we use in the kitchen, except much more coarse. A half to one inch of this under your cushions will not only add a little more padding but will allow ample airflow.
denturist
I have just sold my mobile home with a completion date in the middle of June. I have been deferring TIAH M. WORKMAN my property taxes for a number of years so am wondering if there is anything I need to do about the taxes before the sale completes?
Yes, you will need to pay them! When we are dealing with land, the deferred taxes can be paid out of the sale proceeds by Seller’s notary or lawyer at the time of completion. However, when we are dealing with a manufactured home, the deferred taxes must be paid in full and the Tax Deferment charge registered in the Personal Property Registry must be released before a Bill of Sale can be registered in the Manufactured Home Registry to transfer your home to the Buyer. For more information, please contact our office.
Tiah M. Workman Notary Public
& FOAM WAREHOUSE
What do I do when someone I care about has an eating disorder?
■ Registered Clinical Counsellor
counselling
In my eating disorder counselling practice I often get asked how to help someone that has an eating ANGELA SLADE, MA, RCC disorder. First, support the person. Let them know you are aware of what is happening and you care. Second, avoid discussing weight, shape, fatness, and food because it can add to the individual’s fears. Focus on feelings, non-food and non-appearance related conversations and activities. Third, don’t take on the role of the therapist because this can distance the person you are trying to help. Instead, provide information on help and encourage the person to seek help. Fourth, don’t blame individuals for what is happening. Eating disorders are coping mechanisms for distress. Blame creates distance and reinforces a sense of shame and failure. Finally, don’t accept that this problem can be dealt with in isolation. This may mean seeking advice from parents, family members, school staff, a public health nurse or a therapist that specializes in eating disorders. Your efforts may be saving an individual’s life. Early intervention increases the likelihood of a faster recovery with fewer relapses.
If you have concerns and would like to discuss them further, please contact me for more information.
E: angela@esteemedchics.com W: esteemedchics.com
250-668-7454
TED CARSON
Over time, your lower ridge can become receded and flat. This is known as atrophy. You may notice your denture becoming increasingly loose and uncomfortable. This problem can usually be solved by having a soft liner, made of medical grade polymer, built into your denture. Being more porous, the soft liner adheres better to whatever remains of your gum, gives your denture more stability and is less of an irritant to your mucous membranes. The cushion acts as a shock-absorber when you are chewing. It can be applied to a new denture or placed in existing dentures at the time of relining. To ensure that your new soft lining provides continued comfort as time goes by and to prevent hygiene problems, you should have it checked every year and replaced when necessary. This will extend the health of your gum, as well as ensure maximum adherence and comfort. For any questions regarding your denture needs, contact Carson Denture Clinic to book a free consultation with no obligation.
Carson Denture Clinic
“Look Great, Eat Well” denturist.com 4186 Departure Bay Rd., Nanaimo
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real estate
How can I make sure advertising will work for my company? Message: The essential first step in advertising is to figure out what message to send to your customers. Advertising is simply a way to send a message based on your marketing plan and sound business strategy. Repetition: An advertising campaign is a planned appeal to the client’s potential customers, using the power of repetition. The power of repetition reinforces the advertisers message. Consistency equates with familiarity, familiarity equates with confidence and confidence equates with sales.
Esteem Child and Family Services Founder, Esteem Child and Family Services & EsteemedCHICS.com
I seem to have chronic soreness from my lower denture. Adjustments do not seem to solve this.
102–6551 Aulds Rd., (HSBC Bldg.) tiahw@nanaimonotary.ca www.nanaimonotary.ca
250-390-7681
250-741-1777 www.johnsbedrooms.com
1707 Bowen Rd.,Nanaimo
1-800-563-4327
250-758-3731
What is the difference between a Mobile home and a Modular Home? The main differences between Modular and Manufactured (aka mobile homes) are construction standards, materials and foundations. Manufactured / Mobile homes are built on a steel frame and are normally placed on wood TIM WAIT blocking, concrete pillars and sometimes on metal posts. Modular homes are built with a wood floor system and are designed to go on a either a crawlspace or a basement. Modular homes are built to Canadian Standards Association CSA-A277 (Canadian National Building Code) and are built to meet BC Building Code. These Standard Specifications can include engineered floor trusses, 2 x 6 exterior walls, 8’ & 9’ ceilings and primed and painted drywall. Building structural module homes indoors, in a controlled environment, resolves many problems typical of conventional on-site building. Both materials and schedules are less vulnerable to weather conditions. Tolerances are more exact and quality more consistent. Costs are lower and prices and completion dates more reliable, as the work of specialized trades workers is more easily scheduled and coordinated. Full testing of plumbing, wiring, heating and other systems before Modules leave the factory ensures every completed structure still meets the manufacturer’s exacting CSA approved standards. Deerwood Estates is a gated community and the Modular homes were built by Retire West, a family owned company with a solid reputation earned through 25 years of planning, development and management of Modular home communities in BC. Deerwood Estates is distinguished by quality in design and construction and is a Hallmark in tasteful landscaping and attention to detail in the development of streetscapes and generous green space. Call Tim Wait, known by many as Mr. Deerwood to view his many listings in this friendly village that offers a relaxed lifestyle.
TIM WAIT
Personal Real Estate Corporation Direct 250-713-1223
Fax 753-0788 777 Poplar Street
250-753-3707
■ Denturist
250-758-3003
■ REALTOR
(Norwell at Island Hwy.)
CHIROPRACTOR
■ Notary Public
4000 Corunna Ave., Nanaimo, BC
tim@timwait.com www.timwait.com
of Nanaimo EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
250-751-1223
31 YEAR ISLAND RESIDENT HALL OF FAME RE/MAX REALTOR This information is from sources deemed reliable, but it is not guaranteed and it should not be relied upon without independent verification. Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale.
Please write any of the experts with any question you may have. They may be published.
community
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Sunday
Listening To Me follows at 7:45 p.m.
Hillcrest cottage open garden, 1-5 p.m. at 495 Hillcrest Ave. Free admission.
Tuesday Free community spaghetti dinner, hosted by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2400 Highland Blvd., takes place from 5-7 p.m. downstairs in the dining room. Just bring your appetitie. 250-758-1334.
Wednesday nanaimo community Hospice Society hosts its annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. One act play Are You
stepHenson point neighbourhood hosts its annual general meeting from 7-9 p.m. at the Departure Bay Kin Hut. 250751-0968 for details.
Thursday paradise isle Seniors, 201 Albert St., hosts an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Crib tournaments, shuffleboard, darts and much more. 250754-9566 for details.
Ongoing aikido classes are held at the Tillicum Lelum centre, 421 Franklyn St., from 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon-
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vices Building, 290 Bastion St. Details at www.bcyukon-al-anon. org.
gamblers anonymous meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092. crescent cHapter No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Ave. 250-7585671. single seniors dinner
pals, 65-80 years old, bi monthly at various restaurants, speparate cheques. For details phone 250-756-1601. Woodgrove toastmasters. Learn to express yourself effectively and confidently Wednesdays at 7: 15-8:30 a.m.at 101-5070 Uplands (at Turner). 250-729-2903 or 250-729-9148 for details. mid-island al-anon group meets every Thursday from 7:308:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Youth Ser-
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guest speakers. 250754-6568 for details.
Loss Surgery support group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Inn on Long Lake at 6:30 p.m. Contact 250755-2058 or 250-7536224 for details.
nanaimo buddHist Group meets Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-7562127 or e-mail susan jwilson@shaw.ca.
Haven society offers Breaking the Silence, confidential support for women who are or have experienced violence. 12:30-2:30 p.m. every Monday. Register at 250-7562452.
sons oF Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250756-2406 or 250751-1435.
nanaimo neWcomers Club, a women’s group for new Nanaimo residents, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 4235 Departure Bay Rd.
agloW ligHtHouse Nanaimo meets on the third Saturday of each month at Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. at 9 a.m. Refreshments and
nanaimo kiWanis Club is looking for people interested in getting involved in the community. Phone 250-7542675 for details.
bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com
day. For details phone 250-758-0143.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
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nanaimo boat Modellers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-753-2594 or visit www.nanaimoboatmodellers.com for details. Harbour city Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Please call Lucy at 250-756-9149 for information.
Your eyes are for life, DR. PAUL GENEAU so take care of them. Many serious eye diseases have little or no symptoms in early stages, but if detected permanent vision loss can be avoided. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind and Canada’s Doctors of Optometry are calling on Canadians to do one simple thing that could save their sight. Get an eye exam from a Doctor of Optometry. Vision Health Month is also a fundraising campaign for the CNIB, to help them provide vital rehabilitation and support services to blind and vision impaired people. Learn more at eyesareforlife.ca
Naturopathic consults are covered by most extended health care plans.
ARBOUR WELLNESS CENTRE 2136 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo www.arbourcentre.com ■ Mortgage Consultants
250-390-1447
I see ads for mortgages everywhere! I am overwhelmed! Where do I turn and what is the most important thing about a mortgage?
The hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone is being talked about a lot within the weight loss circles. It is not a new hormone or a new concept, but it appears that many different people are interested in trying it or selling it. The retail products are either homeopathic or advertised as containing a “frequency” of the hormone (which I am not sure what they mean by that as they also said it was not homeopathic). The original work with hCG and weight loss was done using the real hCG which is a restricted product in Canada, and it is only available by prescription. There are 2 options for taking the active hCG hormone: sublingual (made by a compounding pharmacist) or injectable. As with any prescription, there are some contraindications and precautions that should be noted. Supervision of the program is recommended.
Naturopathic Physicain
OPTOMETRIST
mortgage brokers
DR. KAREN L. FRASER
Dr. Karen Fraser B.Sc., N.D.
Dr. Paul Geneau Dover Bay Centre, 202-6330 Dover Road
I’m confused that hCG can be bought in a store, online or given as a prescription. What’s the difference?
KRISTA HENLEY & We believe that with the right guidance and support getting a mort- SHARON FAUCHON gage can be a stress free experience. We have also seen the influx of mortgage ads hit the airways and find them difficult to sift through. The truth is every lender has a mortgage product that is a slightly tweaked version of the next. The best part about being mortgage brokers is that we have access to them all! In comparison to a bank which only has their set of products to offer you, we can access EVERYONES line up of products and find what’s best tailored to you without you having to do any shopping around at all! Saving you time, stress and best of all money! Mortgage Brokers are free and we are paid by the lending company when placing your mortgage with them. FREE professional advice! With access to 75 different lenders including the major banks we most certainly have what you are looking for BUT what are you looking for?! It sounds like you are not sure yet, but lucky for you, we do that too! There is so much more to a mortgage than JUST rate – However; we want that to be as low as possible and that goes without saying! Call to book your quick appointment with us and see your options that maximize what matters most to you. We provide you a helping hand throughout the entire process and work for you, not the lender so we always have your bottom line in mind not theirs! Being a broker allows us to build strong long lasting relationships with our clients and if the changes to your needs mean a change in lender or bank then we can do that and stay working as a team! As a broker we help you to be further educated about mortgages, build your wealth and be mortgage free faster. We look forward to exceeding your expectations and being your go to people for all your mortgage needs from this point forward.
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Is there a way to keep my furniture looking new?
ROBERT BICHLBAUER
All I can say to answer this question is that like anything else you purchase, there is maintenance. It is important to clean, wipe and not abuse your furniture. It is always your responsibility to take care of your investment. Outside of this, taking advantage of protection plans that are offered by your sales associate is a small investment to give you piece of mind to ensure any accidents that may happen will be taken care of for you. If we do not ask you about it, please inquire. Just remember that here at Dodd’s Furniture, “WE WONT BE UNDER SOLD!”
DODD’S
FURNITURE & MATTRESS 6421 APPLECROSS RD., NANAIMO www.doddsfurniture.com
(Behind Ricky’s Grill)
250-390-1125
bankruptcy
I have a limited liability company which may go bankrupt. Will this effect GARETH SLOCOMBE, CA, CIRP me personally? The company has a bank loan which has been personally guaranteed by me. As a director of a limited company, you are liable for any unpaid GST and employee withholdings. You are also liable for any company debts that you have personally guaranteed. Therefore, to the extent that the bank loan is not paid out from the company’s assets, the bank will be looking for you to pay the difference under the guarantee. Your personal liability for these company debts is not eliminated, or any way reduced, just because the company went bankrupt.
G. SLOCOMBE & ASSOCIATES INC. A-5107 Somerset Drive Nanaimo, B.C., V9T 2K5
www.nanaimosmortgageexperts.com
250-758-1200
250-753-3707
Fax 753-0788 777 Poplar Street email: sales@nanaimobulletin.com
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