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Community school aims to close gap in graduation rates BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Don Bayne, firefighter, left, and John Marment, deputy chief of Lantzville Fire Rescue, take on the title Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner when they are out in the community conducting fire safety inspections of businesses.

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LITTLE OVERSIGHT to make sure municipalities follow regulations. BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

With businesses left unchecked for the last decade, Lantzville Fire Chief Tom Whipps isn’t finding any fire code violations he didn’t expect. Businesses mandated by provincial law to have fire safety plans don’t have them. Shelving has been put in front of electrical panels. Lights are out on exit signs and fire extinguishers are out of date.

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“You’ve got to keep in mind, the businesses of Lantzville have never been inspected,” he said. “This is as much fire education as it is fire inspection and they are learning just as we are.” The District of Lantzville has been required by the B.C. Fire Services Act to inspect public buildings, like stores and schools since 2003, but only started to look at fire risks last year. According to Whipps, the volunteer fire department hasn’t had the time nor the people trained to do the job, resulting in checks getting put on the back burner. It wasn’t until a 2013 fire underwriters’ survey highlighted the

need for the department to have fire pre-plans – a result of inspections – that the district started directing resources toward checking for fire risks. Five inspectors have now been trained and while the results of their inspections have not yet been made public, Whipps reports there have been safety issues found including at the District of Lantzville. He says he is focusing on the positive – that the district evolved to where it needs to be – but he also acknowledges that not doing inspections until now was “probably negligent in the cold, hard facts of the case.” ◆ See ‘GOVERNMENT’ /3

Closing the gap on Nanaimo’s aboriginal graduation rate means supporting children beyond the classroom. That’s the idea behind a new school proposed by the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre, where the responsibility and care of students would go beyond six-hour classroom instruction. According to Chris Beaton, executive director of the centre, 85 per cent of children’s lives are spent outside the classroom. Without understanding the dynamics of what’s happening at home and the needs of families, school instruction can be ineffective, he said, adding a child isn’t going to focus on learning if he’s hungry or worried about finding a place to live. The new school, called the Nanaimo Learning Centre, would follow the B.C. curriculum, offering early childhood education up to Grade 3 for close to 160 public school students. It would also focus on culture, understanding educational needs of students and providing “wrap around” services like childcare to support families, Beaton said. Not-for-profits and organizations, like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island, would have a chance to move under one roof, reducing overhead costs while making sure families don’t have to travel far to tap into a wide variety of services. The goal will be for the centre to see the child as a whole, not just between the hours of nine and three, and give youngsters a good foundation to be successful in the mainstream public education system, Beaton said. In 2012, 49.9 per cent of aboriginal students graduated from high school, compared to 71.6 per cent of the general student body. The Nanaimo Learning Centre aims to open in September, but has yet to create any formal agreement with the Nanaimo school district. It is also still in talks with potential community partners, and plans community consultation. ◆ See ‘SCHOOL’ /4

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Grill where investigators found a 59-year-old man with a crossbow unconscious and suffering from severe injuries. He was also transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead several hours later. Police said it appears from the initial investigation that the deceased male was involved in this incident and died from self-inflicted wounds. Police said the suspect, a man from Nanaimo and the victim, a Maple Ridge resident, were known to each other and that the shooting did not appear to be gang or drug related.

u From /1 Ultimately it was his responsibility, Whipps said. Fire services officials don’t agree. They say the municipality chooses how fire services are implemented and they make those decisions within an ‘outdated’ Fire Services Act that provides no oversight and little clarity. In other words, while the province mandates municipalities have a regular system of inspections, there is no one ensuring that they do. In an e-mail to the Nanaimo Bulletin, the Office of the Fire Commissioner said its up to local government to determine the frequency of inspections. Municipalities are not subject to oversight and there are no provisions in the Fire Services Act to penalize rule-breaking municipalites. The hands-off policy means its not uncommon for inspections not to happen, or for checks to simply “fall through cracks,” according to Tim Pley, president of the Fire Chief Association of B.C. In Port Alberni, where Pley is fire chief, inspectors only started to look over industrial facilities like Catalyst paper mill in 2013, despite being obligated to do the reviews long before then. “We relied on them to be self-sufficient and their insurance companies inspect those facilities fairly frequently, but ... our local government still had an obligation to do its own inspections and never did,” Pley said. Gaps in the B.C. fire service go beyond inspections and were brought to the attention of the province through a series of recommendations in 2009. Among the calls are clear definitions on what inspections mean and more onus on business owners to meet fire safety codes. “The Office of the Fire Commissioner ought to be providing oversight [but] when we asked them to provide oversight in a number of areas, not just inspections ... their mandate doesn’t extend that far,” Pley said, adding “it doesn’t seem right.” Fire services experts have different views on just how important fire inspections actually are. Doug Bell, , president of the fire prevention officers association and retired Nanaimo Fire Services captain, said at least five per cent of businesses in the Harbour City don’t look after fire safety features until someone tells them to because of the costs. It becomes a life safety issue, he said, adding it’s great to hear Lantzville is now doing inspections and follow-up. For why it hasn’t happened before now, Bell says people can look to the decision-makers but the public should have also called for regular inspections. Lantzville is working on inspections in stores, bed and breakfasts and homebased businesses. Those with infractions have up to two months to comply.

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RCMP seeking wallet owner Two employees of Columbia Bakery, at 2151 Bowen Rd, thought it was odd that none of the staff remembered finding a wallet they discovered among other items in the company’s lost and found, so they decided to open it up to see if there was some identification inside. They didn’t find any iD. what they did find was a substantial amount of Canadian cash. “None of the employees remember finding the wallet or putting it in lost and found,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. The box often contains the usual scarves, umbrellas and sunglasses and most items eventually make their way back to their owners. A wallet was odd. For it to have a large amount of cash was even stranger. so far police have determined the wallet was added to the lost and found sometime in December. “we’re not disclosing the amount of cash or details about the wallet,” O’Brien said. “it is a very distinctive wallet.” For more, please call Nanaimo RCMP at 250754-2345.

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Police say the driver of a Toyota Corolla drove into the RBC on Commercial Street Friday afternoon. No one was injured in the crash.

Car crashes into downtown bank By Karl yu

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Employees at the Royal Bank of Canada on Commercial Street are lucky to have escaped injury after a car crashed into the branch Friday afternoon. A 76-year-old female backed her grey Toyota Corolla into a pair of cars at the bank parking lot and then accelerated into the building, according to Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “We’re thinking that she probably panicked. Then she put the car in drive and accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake and drove into the building,” O’Brien said, adding there were

no injuries but there was extensive damage to the bank building. “There are no charges,” said O’Brien. “We’re chalking it up to just the driver with a little bit of age, a little bit of anxiety causing the accident.” O’Brien estimates damage done was in the thousands of dollars and it was fortunate that building and cars were the only things damaged. “There’s no injuries to anyone inside or outside, very luckily, because where she went into the bank, there was an individual that was normally working at that work station and he was not there at the time,” said O’Brien. “It could’ve been bad.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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A 59-year-old Nanaimo man has died from self-inflicted wounds after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old Mission man with a crossbow. The incident happened shortly before midnight Friday when Mission RCMP were called about a man who had been shot with a crossbow and was being treated at Mission Memorial Hospital. The victim was struck once with a bolt, which injured his right arm and side of his torso. The victim, who was expected to survive the attack, was shot in a parking lot in the 7200 block of Horne Street at the Mission Station

Andre Goguen, 58, of Nanaimo, who has not been seen since Jan. 21 was found Friday. Goguen was located in Vancouver. he is in good health and his friends and family have been advised. Police are not releasing information about Goguen to protect his privacy.

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Gail Shea, federal minister of fisheries and oceans, left, Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney and Stewart Johnson, fish health specialist, view a sea louse under a microscope in a laboratory at Pacific Biological Station Friday. Shea paid the facility a visit to announce $54 million in federal funding to pay for aquaculture research for the next five years.

Budget-minded researchers at Pacific Biological Station will be able to concentrate more on science and less on cash crunches over the next few years. Gail Shea, federal minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, stopped by the research facility with Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney Friday to announce the federal government has committed $54 million over the next five years to continue Canada’s Sustainable Aquaculture Program. The money is intended to help provide a scientific foundation to bolster Canada’s aquaculture industry and maintain ecologically sustainable operations. “I’m very proud of the advice that comes out of the Pacific Biological Station and other research facilities across the country,” Shea said to the station’s staff during her presentation speech. “Your work continues to be important in the sustainable management of all our oceans’ resources and, of course, informs all of my decisions, including the aquaculture industry of Canada.”

Aquaculture now supplies more than 50 per cent of fish and other seafood consumed world wide. It is the fastest growing food production system and product demand continues to rise. Canadian aquaculture produces 174,000 tonnes of products and $2 billion annually. In 2012 it accounted for 16 per cent of Canada’s total seafood production. Aquaculture supports 14,000 jobs in rural areas and provides increasing employment for aboriginal communities with about 50 First Nations currently involved with aquaculture and related industries according to government statistics presented Friday. Shea said the industry is helping provide employment stability in communities that previously relied on forestry, mining and natural fisheries. About 5,700 people work in agriculture in B.C., which is Canada’s highest producing province of farmed fish products. “Comox Valley, for example, has over 20 producers growing more than $7.5 million worth of oysters each year,” Shea said. Up to $27 million of the total announced funding will be directed to gain knowledge through scientific research, operational analyses, risk assessment

and scientific peer-reviewed advice to work toward regulatory reform and improved reporting of industry issues. Investigating wild and farmed salmon diseases and interactions between wild and farmed aquatic resources, for instance, will help to monitor and develop mitigation options for the release of organic nutrients from aquaculture sites. Better understanding longterm cumulative effects of salmon farming on the ecosystem could lead to streamlining regulations. Salmon farm licensing periods, for example, could be extended from one year to several years at a time. “I just want to be clear, when I say streamline regulations, it doesn’t mean in any way that our system will be less rigorous,” Shea said. “We recognize that in some cases the regulatory regime is inadequate, cumbersome and may create confusion and conflicting direction to the industry.” Shea said the fisheries and oceans ministry could do a better job of coordinating and cooperating with other federal departments and agencies. The Program for Aquaculture Regulatory Research has funded more than 50 research initiatives since 2008. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

Regional district residents could see garbage and recycling fees reduced By Karl yu the News BulletiN

Residents of the Regional District of Nanaimo could see a decrease in garbage and recycling collection fees. A bylaw to amend rates received support at the regional district’s committee of the whole meeting earlier this month, and if approved, the annual fee could drop to $133.20 from $147.75 for most of the regional district. Nanaimo has its own contract for waste and recycling collection and the Town of Qualicum Beach has its own contract for garbage collection but would see food scrap and recycling fees dropping to $91.80 from $106.60. The rate decrease is attributed to the

regional district board’s decision to sign on with stewardship group MultiMaterial B.C. to take on the collection of packaging and printed paper, which would allow for financial incentives. More than 27,300 households see weekly curbside collection in the region and according to Dennis Trudeau, general manager of transportation and solid waste, incentives would amount to about $34.50 per household. Other factors in the Multi-Material B.C. deal determine whether collection fees will increase or decrease in the future, he said. “If fuel prices go down and labour prices go down then there’s an ability in the contract that reflects that,”

said Trudeau. “But generally they go up so that is the pressure on those collection fees. So in the contract, if fuel prices go up by a per cent, then there’s an ability for the contractor to increase the cost and we have to, since there’s no tax for that, then we pass that on through collection fees.” The collection of packaging and printed paper is expected to commence on May 19 and City of Nanaimo residents are expected to see their garbage and recycling collection bills decrease $34, as the city has also signed on with Multi-Material B.C. The regional district’s curbside collection is fully funded through user fees with services contracted out to BFI Canada.

The $133.20 rate only applies if residents in related areas pay before July 7; people paying after that will be charged $148. Trudeau said the collection fees reflect a tipping fee increase at the Nanaimo landfill ($125 per tonne) and an anticipated increase to the ICC Group compost facility in Duke Point that will see $122 per tonne charged for food waste and $45 per tonne for yard waste. ICC Group facility fees will take effect after odour mitigation measures are projected to be complete in late spring. The board of directors is expected to vote on the amendment at its Feb. 25 regular board meeting. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Raising fines sends message Too many drivers are just not getting it. Texting and talking on cellphones is still a widespread practice in this city and across B.C. On Friday, Island RCMP officers set up at the Island Highway and Northwest Bay Road as part of a distracted driving blitz to catch motorists with their phones to their ears. Consider that in the context of this chilling provincial statistic: the Insurance Corporation of B.C. says distracted driving remains the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in B.C. On average, 91 people are killed annually. Drivers are four times more likely to crash when talking on a handheld phone and 23 times more likely to get in a crash if they text behind the wheel. Looking at your cellphone for less than five seconds is equivalent to driving more than the length of a hockey rink – 64 metres – with your eyes closed. It’s common to hear the phrase, “Is it going to take someone getting killed in order to ...” With nearly 100 attributed fatalities per year, that question has been answered in chilling fashion. If deaths don’t convince people to keep their hands off their cell phones, what’s required here? The fine for a distracted driving ticket is $167. Clearly, that is not enough of an incentive to convince many drivers to put down the electronic device, and if they must talk, to invest in a hands-free. What will it take to truly change people’s attitudes about driving and cellphone use? Fines of $300? $500? Impoundment of vehicles, similar to the measures implemented to reduce impaired driving? It’s obvious that the existing ban and penalties for cell phone use while driving, along with accident statistics, aren’t enough. And neither is hoping for common sense to prevail. 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.

Political interest increases with age There is a movement afoot at that estimates that 48 per cent of city hall to get youth engaged in 18- to 24-year-olds hit the polls in politics. last year’s provincial election. Nanaimo city councillor George While establishment of youth Anderson, a young man himself, councils is a good way to drum has spearheaded the formation up political interest amongst the of a 12-member youth advisory young, as well as get them up to council, which will meet quarspeed on the municipal political terly with Mayor John Ruttan and process, there is another thing council. that will light a fire – age. The youth council, which will There are keeners and go-getsee its membership comprised ters in Nanaimo that can fill the of 15- to 24-year-olds, youth advisory counwill offer advice on cil, especially student REPORTER’S civic matters from politicians from variVIEWPOINT the point-of-view of ous high schools, but youth. Anderson said by and large, the youth Karl Yu reporter his motivation was to of today aren’t interprovide youth with an ested in politics, and avenue to learn about there is nothing wrong municipal government with that. and have their voices When I was in high heard. school, and even into “Everyone deserves my early adult years, to have a voice in socimunicipal, federal and ety and so realizing provincial politics that youth tend to be a disenfran- were the farthest things from my chised group that doesn’t usually mind. I was more interested in have their voices heard at the video games, girls and why memtable, local government is lookbers of the metal band Metallica ing to fix that,” Anderson previcut their hair. ously told the News Bulletin. However, as I got older, graduBy sowing the seeds of politiated and entered the workforce, cal interest early, there is the I began to take notice of things potential to groom the politicians like the amount of contributions of tomorrow or at the very least, taken off my paycheque and filincrease political literacy, leading ing income tax returns. to a more informed voter base I had the misfortune of being for future elections. laid off from a job and thus “Youth are disengaged from became versed in the employpolitics,” is something that is ment insurance system and often said and this is echoed by based on my post-secondary a projection from Elections B.C. years, got first-hand knowledge

of the effect of rising tuition – all of which enlightened me in the ways of the world and in a roundabout way, influenced how I would vote. I even developed an interest in watching the news. As a youth, sports and entertainment programming dominated my viewing habits and while I still enjoy watching those types of shows, I also enjoy taking in episodes of The West Block, The Fifth Estate and even a televised leaders’ debate during election time. Take a poll of a secondary students in Nanaimo school district, or any other school district for that matter, and chances are they will have little or no interest in watching anything politically related. Youth generally speaking, don’t have an interest in property taxes and the like because it has no bearing on their lives. But as they get older, they will take an interest and then they will be interested in budget announcements and news of rate hikes. They will take an interest in politics because, they will come to the realization that they have something valuable – a vote – and they will have a chance to affect change. While some youth will have interest in politics stimulated with the city youth advisory council, the majority will start gaining interest as they grow older. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Re: City puts dams and evacuation warning system to test, Jan. 21. The city needs to take a hard look at developing a better process to assess and carry out expensive infrastructure improvements. The Colliery dams saga sets an interesting precedent. Over a period of years, the city engaged qualified professionals to undertake a complex evaluation of the dams and safety risks at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Various consultants and city staff all concluded that the dams were unsafe and recommended the lowest-cost solution. However, this did not sit well with some park users that claimed the city was out to destroy their park. Council reversed several decisions and ultimately agreed to what appears to be delegation of responsibility to a s pecial-interest group. This technical committee, working mostly in camera so far, has engaged yet another consultant, at taxpayer expense, to do work that must be very similar to what has already

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Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector worldwide, now supplying over 50 per cent of the global demand for fish and seafood. With the global demand for seafood expected to increase by seven per cent every year, it’s clear that aquaculture has great economic potential. Our government supports aquaculture development that is both economically sound and environmentally responsible. In 2011, our government made the decision not to allow expansion of aquaculture until the Cohen Commission had reported its findings. What we are doing now is consistent with Justice Cohen’s recommendations. Our government committed $54 million that will help bolster The News BulleTiN our environmental protection in the colliery Dam park users enjoy the trails earlier this winaquaculture sector through science, ter. The city must be careful about doubling up on expenan enhanced regulatory regime, and ditures, says letter writer. improved reporting. We also introduced a new program to support been done. one would expect that recreational fisheries conservation There can only be the original consultants activities through partnerships with two outcomes. Both will then be rehired to community groups. will put the city in an concur. These initiatives are in addition to unfavourable light and In either case, it is our government’s annual investments should be an incenclear that no one would related to Pacific salmon. tive to come up with want this kind of proIn 2013, the sockeye runs were a new process for cess repeated. The above average and 26 million pink future projects. First, new process needs to salmon returned, more than double the work of previous be objective, transparwhat was expected. Other rivers saw consultants could be ent and unbiased and similarly encouraging results. confirmed, in which not simply (800) a lobbying 733-9350Our government has decided to case unnecessary costs effort. Any oversight resume the review of applications for have been incurred and committee should also new aquaculture sites and amendtime wasted. Second, be unbiased and comments to existing sites in B.C. I want the current work could prised of members with to stress, however, that all applicaconclude that the dams considerable expertise tions will continue to be carefully can be repaired at a in the matter under evaluated through the lens of envicost that is not much review. ronmental sustainability. different than the Fred Kardel Gail Shea Nanaimo Minister of Fisheries and Oceans removal cost. Of course

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When Xat’sull Chief Bev Sellers reflects on her childhood she remembers the fear, humiliation and deplorable conditions she was so often forced to endure. “I wasn’t allowed to be a normal child … to grow and experience things and question things and whatever,” Sellers said. Sellers spent the majority of her childhood living and attending school at St. Joseph’s Mission, an Indian residential school in Williams Lake, B.C. As was the case for many First Nations children, Sellers was taken from her home and was legally required to attend a residential school. “We couldn’t say anything, we couldn’t think for ourselves, we weren’t allowed to think for ourselves and that was just awful,” Sellers said. “We were programmed to selfdestruct, we weren’t programmed to succeed.” Beginning in the 1870s, the federal government began establishing residential schools for First Nations children, which were run by various churches. At the time, the goal of the Department of Indian Affairs was to educate and reform First Nations children to fit with mainstream Canadian society. Under the direction of the federal government, thousands of children were forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to

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Heart Month

During Heart Month people are being reminded to practice a healthy lifestyle and diet. This promotes good eye health too! DR. PAUL GENEAU Did you know that you can have a stroke in your eye? Its true! Blood vessels in the retina can get blocked or hemorrhage, just like in the brain. This can cause serious vision impairment. Also, a stroke in the brain often causes vision loss When your eyes are examined, your optometrist or ophthalmologist checks the health of the veins and arteries in the retina. When problems are detected it may be a clue to underlying systemic health problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Regular, routine eye exams help protect the eye health, and may also help in the detection and management of systemic disease. Book an appointment today.

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The colder weather brings with it an increase in incidents of falls on the back, the hands and knees or the base of the spine, resulting in DR. KAREN MATTERN misalignment of the pelvic joints, the spine and the neck. Because the spine can compensate for such imbalances, once the ligaments and muscles heal, we are usually unaware that there is a residual problem. Many problems seen in adults had their origin in childhood falls on the tailbone. Murphy’s law can be applied to spinal problems as well as other aspects of life. In this version of Murphy’s law, any problem in the spine left untreated will tend to reoccur, will come back more often, will be worse each time, and will take longer to heal. Whenever you suffer a fall, your spinal alignment and joint movement should be checked as soon as possible. Call your chiropractor to correct spinal problems before they cause any pain or discomfort. For information call 250-758-7022 or email drkarin@shaw.ca

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My husband died last month and Visa is demanding that I pay his credit card debt off right GARETH SLOCOMBE, CA, CIRP away. I can’t do this until his estate is settled. What should I do?

Unless you also signed for his Visa account, you have no personal responsibility to pay this bill. The debt is dealt with through the administration of his deceased estate. You should contact a lawyer dealing in wills and estates to discuss this issue. If the deceased estate is insolvent, namely that there will not be enough proceeds from the disposition of his property to pay all his creditors, the estate can be assigned into bankruptcy but a court order to do so will be required first. If there will be enough proceeds to eventually pay the Visa bill, it may be possible to pay it off before the estate administration is complete. Again, you should seek legal advice before doing so.

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Do I Need Winter Tires on rainy Vancouver Island? Winter tire experts say yes. BCAA vice president Ken Cousin says Vancouver Island gets cold enough for icy road conditions which are better handled with snow tires. When temperatures approach zero, all-season tires GARRY ROGUSKI harden and lose traction. A winter tire has up to 25% better grip than an all-season tire. Canadian Tire has shown that cars driven at 60 km/h with winter tires on ice will have a stopping distance that’s 45 feet less than a car with all-season tires. Winter Tire Tips • Tires marked with a mountain and snowflake symbol meet traction performance requirements and are designed for snow • BC’s Motor Vehicle Act says a winter tire must have at least 3.5 mm of tread depth across the surface of the tire that makes contact with the road • Be sure to install a complete set of four winter tires to ensure control and stability of your vehicle in icy conditions. Mixing tires can be dangerous. • Check air pressure often to improve overall safety. When it gets colder, your tire pressure drops. • When setting your pressures with cold tires, set them to the vehicle manufacturers’ recommended pressures. • If you set your pressures in a warm garage or workshop, add 3 psi to the vehicle manufacturers’ recommended pressures. Happy motoring!

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Yes! We have moved as we have been DR. KAREN L. FRASER outgrowing our cozy, little clinic. We have merged all of the Arbour Wellness Centre into a large medical practice to form a unique, ground-breaking, integrative medical clinic with an emphasis on teaching and integrative care. The clinic is called The North Nanaimo Medical Clinic beside the Target in the Nanaimo North Town Centre (formerly known as The Rutherford Mall). The access to the office is convenient, there is plenty of parking (including disability parking), increased clinic hours, and the medical doctors at this location may be taking new patients. We will still be providing all of the same services: naturopathic consults, colon hydrotherapy, Bowen therapy, acupuncture, laser treatments, food testing, massage, BodyTalk, lab tests, IVs and injectables plus our full professional dispensary. You can access us by phone or email.

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I have an old electrical panel. Should I replace it? BEN MAZZEI If your electrical panel has the old style screw in fuses you should replace it. If you have a Square D XO style electrical panel it should also be replaced as it has been recalled by its manufacturer. If you have water or oxidation damage in your electrical panel it should be inspected and replaced if necessary. Normally, if your panel has circuit breakers and was installed by a licensed electrician or electrical contractor and is properly maintained, it will generally out live the other systems in your home.

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Most Definitely not. As Mortgage Brokers we can assist you with many financing requirements and address your needs as life changes along the way. KRISTA HENLEY & We aim to have an ongoing relationship with you and have interaction/a SHARON FAUCHON transaction several times throughout the lifetime of your mortgage. Until we work together to reach your goal of being Mortgage Free! As you mentioned we are an integral part of a home purchase and offer the BEST RATE available to every client, whether it’s a large or small mortgage, whether you have a large or small net worth…..We deal with 55+ different lenders and major banks and will shop the market to find you a mortgage product tailored to your needs. We also do Refinances, time to take some of your equity out? Do Renovations? Or try to lower your interest rate? Let us do all the leg work and determine the penalties verses savings, providing professional advice to you on your best course of action. Renewals is another important job for us! NEVER sign and return the renewal form you get from you lender/ bank, They NEVER offer you their best rate and we can always lower your interest from that initial offer. Whether we did the mortgage for you in the beginning or not we will help anyone with their renewal FREE OF CHARGE! Annual Mortgage Check-ups, we recommend a quick review of your mortgage strategy annually, after all a mortgage is likely the biggest financial commitment of your lifetime and it deserves attention more than just once every 5 years upon renewal! In addition to these we are experts in Construction Loans, Land purchases, Commercial/Industrial purchases such as retail spaces, warehouses and subdivision developments, Debt Consolidations, Equipment Leasing ETC! and if you’re ever unsure call us anyway! If we can’t help you we have a plethora of professional contacts and can get you referred to the right place and person!

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Experts’ Advice

I want to add all three of my children on title to my property as joint tenants so it goes directly to them when I die. Is there anything I need TIAH M. WORKMAN to be concerned about before doing this?

There are a number of things to consider. Do you have an existing mortgage? If so, you will need to talk to your bank before you do anything. Do any of your children have any marital or financial problems? If so, their interest in your property could be attached by a spouse or creditor. I am assuming this is your principal residence but do any of them live there? If not, when the property is eventually sold, there are going to be potential capital gains issues for them. If you decide you want to sell the property, they must all agree to the sale as they will also be owners and will have to sign all of the paperwork. These are just some of the issues that should be addressed before adding anyone on title to your property. Sometimes the steps taken to avoid probate can cost more and cause more problems that you anticipate. Please ensure that you speak to a notary public or lawyer about your particular situation before proceeding with any title transfer.

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What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique to connect with an individual’s subconscious mind, using the power of suggestion for beneficial change. A hypnotherapist uses hypnosis to RON E. THOMPSON give relevant, positive beneficial suggestions to help bring about the change they desire. Hypnotherapy is not the same as sleep (the individual will still have awareness and control), hypnotherapists often require the individual to be in a deeply relaxed state to enable them to use their imagination fully. Some people wonder if they can be hypnotized or not? Basically, if you can daydream or fall asleep at night you will find hypnosis to be just as easy. There are many issues that hypnotherapy is helpful towards creating beneficial changes. Things like relieving anxiety and stress, weight control, addictive behaviours (including smoking, alcohol and binge eating) and confidence issues. Hypnotherapy is also used to enhance performance in several areas such as sports and public speaking, thereby stimulating positive changes and restoring well-being to the mind and body. Hypnotherapy is effective, powerful and it works. It also has been known to work faster than many other types of therapy as it directly deals with the subconscious mind. For more information see our website: www.nanaimohypnotherapycenter.com

Tiah M. Workman

When having granite countertops installed, does it really matter where the seams are located? Seams are inevitable in most cases, and where they are located is very important. They should be placed in a location that reduces their visibility, where there is enough cabinet support, and never in a sink cut out. While this is a popular location with most granite companies (as it reduces the amount of material used), Infinite Granite does not place a seam there because of the minimal cabinet support, as well as being a “high traffic area.” Instead, we add support to this area by embedding steel into the underside of the granite in these narrow spans.

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Notary Public

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JEFFS, John Edward (Ted) May 20, 1925 ~ February 11, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Jeffs, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, friend and mentor who was adored by everyone who knew him. Ted was born in Vancouver in 1925 and moved to Nanaimo (at age 14) in 1939. In his 75 years as a Nanaimo resident Ted strived to serve his community and accomplished much. In 1942, he and his brothers opened the White Owl Restaurant in the Eagle Building in downtown Nanaimo where he met Ella Constable whom he married in 1950. Ted was recognized as a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was also Past President of St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church. A 30 year member of Rotary North and Toastmaster extraordinaire, he had a great time as a member of the Nanaimo Tidesmen Barbershop Choir. Ted will always be remembered as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Candy Apple Man.â&#x20AC;? He and Ella made approximately 300 candied apples each Halloween; a 50 year tradition. Ted owned and operated the Nanaimo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minute Menâ&#x20AC;? Moving and Storage Co. from 1948 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2006. During this time, he also served on the Board of Directors with United Van Lines. Ted is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Mary Ellen Jeffs; his siblings: Richard, Eleanor, James, Robert, Frank and Ronald. He is survived by his brother, George (Evelyn); and sisters-in-law, Marge and Shirley. Ted leaves behind the love of his life, Ella, whom he was married to for 63 years; his children: Ken, Cheryl (Ken), Marie (Adam), Gail (Don), Michelle, Mark (Julie), and Christopher (Joanne); his grandchildren: Jordan, Brittany, Nicholas, Anton, Thomas, Brett, Dane, Kent, and Kenadee; his greatgrandchildren: Zakary, Teddy, Brittania, and Mariah; as well as many nephews, nieces and dear friends. Ted taught his family the true meaning of love and giving and has instilled great family values which were most evident at his favourite time of year, Christmas. He left us with a twinkle in his eyes, knowing God was waiting for him with open arms. Thank you to all the 5th floor staff at N.R.G.H. who were absolutely wonderful. A celebration of this amazing manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2 pm at Trinity Catholic Church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the end, a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest wealth is his family and friends.â&#x20AC;?

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ernie. After a lengthy battle of health issues he passed away peacefully, on January 30th, in the arms of his loving wife of 47 years, Gail. In 1953, at age 17, Ernie and his family moved from Germany to Dawson Creek, BC. While training for the manager position at the Coop, he had an accident which caused the loss of his right arm. Ernie was a very strong individual and never let that detour him. It sent him onto the next chapter of his life, which led him to Nanaimo in 1965. It is there where he met Gail. They were married five months later and enjoyed the storybook romance we all hope for. After retirement Ernie and his wife Gail decided to put their endeavors into helping others and did so through Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10. Ernie's main interest in life was his family, who he loved very much. He enjoyed many activities throughout his life including skiing, soccer, chess, badminton, pool, darts, model trains and woodworking. Ernie will be greatly missed by his daughter, Melissa (Garry); step-daughter, Peggy MacPhail (Bob); sister-in-law, Jane Anderson (Joe); sisters: Annelli (Gary), Margot, Sonja (Wayne); brothers, Waldi (Lois) and Robert (Jenny) Heckel; granddaughters: Trish Kuziek, Siobhan and Caitlin MacPhail; grandsons, Brady MacPhail and Tanner Phillips; greatgranddaughter, Payton MacPhail; greatgrandsons, Jordan Kuziek and Soren Korhonen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thank you to the many family members and friends for showing their love and support through this difficult time. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 (Harewood) on February 26th, 2014 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kidney Foundation Of Canada.

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NIENHUIS, Penny E. October 24, 1930 ~ January 26, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Penny Nienhuis on January 26, 2014 in Nanaimo, B.C. Survived by her son, Ken Fry; his wife, Laurie; and granddaughter, Brittnay Fry. She will be laid to rest following cremation, in Lacombe, AB. There will be no service as per Penny’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in her memory, to a charity of your choice. Penny will be sadly missed by her family and friends. “We will always love you and miss you... forever.”

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Predeceased by parents: Nils and Dagmar Johnson; sister, June and husband, Elwood. She is survived by her daughters: Julia Anderson (Terry Keeping), and Janice Palin (Craig); six grandchildren: Tara (Jonathan), Tracy, Brent (Natasha), Stephanie (Jeff), Brett (Aliza), and Marc (Ambrose); six greatgrandchildren: Elise, Sydnee, Cheyenne, Hayden, Mackenzie, and Channing; also remembered by her sister, Eivor Champion (Jack), along with her nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their deepest thanks to Dr. Colin Walker and the support given this past few years from Home & Community Care. No service by request.

CELEBRATIONS

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Happy Birthday

FORESTRY

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

WANTED: OPERATIONS Forester required to lead team in Alberta. Permanent full-time opportunity for qualified experienced forester with supervisory experience. Email resume to: njb_ins@telus.net

SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must. Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca

HELP WANTED AD SALESPERSON for Gabriola newspaper. Direct sales experience required, ad sales experience preferred. Commission plus bonus. Email resume to Chris Bowers at: editor@flyingshingle.com CALICO CAT TEAHOUSE Now accepting resumes for part-time cooks. No phone calls please. Apply in person to 1081 Haliburton Street.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We Change Lives! TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DWELLING PLACE Health Care Services Ltd requires a Dietary Technician to help with the planning and supervising of food service operations in the health care facility. Full/Part time. Only those short listed will be contacted. Reply: c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, BC V9S 2H7 File #360 WANTED SALAL Pickers. Experience an asset. Call (604)740-5419. WHAT IS MY TRUE WORK PURPOSE AND HOW CAN I MAKE A LIVING AT IT? THE IMPLICIT CAREER SEARCH in Duncan in February: 1-604-886-0682 or email marciaforst@gmail.com Space Limited

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

BEBAN PLAZA 756-9991

Country Club 756-0381 Dickinson Crossing 390-1595

The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct, Sears Portrait Studio and Dairy Queen would like to help you celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and anniversary events of family and friends. We will publish all names provided, if received prior to the 4 p.m. Thursday deadline. The Birthday and Anniversary dates must occur next week. No ages will be published. 1 LUCKY PERSON each week (picked by a draw) will be awarded a complimentary 8” Dairy Queen Icecream cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT.

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Inside Sales Representative (Vancouver Island)

Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Representative working out of our Nanaimo Office with responsibility for the sales growth on Vancouver Island. The successful applicant must be self motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition you should be a self-disciplined team player, goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Send a detailed resume to: careers@vankam.com or Fax 604 587-9889 www.vankam.com “Van Kam is an Equal Oportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MECHANIC

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

Happy Anniversary WEEKLY FREE DRAW WINNERS...

SALES-INSIDE

TAXIDERMIST full time position required to work in fast pace environment. Must have 5 years experience working on North American and African species and habitat re-creation. $ 25 per hour. Email resume to Kania Industries Inc Nanaimo. info@kania.net

PERSONAL SERVICES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTH PRODUCTS RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. COMMUNICATION SERVICES

INSTRUCTOR LOGGING FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING PROGRAM Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a seasoned individual with a background in logging and a demonstrated ability to teach basic logging skills. This is a contract position. For more information, please visit us at: www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people/employment/careers

Thank you for your interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

FINANCIAL SERVICES IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

APPLIANCES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since 1992â&#x20AC;? Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding Window & Gutter Cleaning

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

LEGAL ADMIN ASSISTANT Michael L. Warsh Law Corp. requires a fulltime Legal Administrative Assistant with 1-3 yrs experience. Family Law, reception, PCLaw, accounting fundamentals, Word and Excel an asset.

www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739

Submit resume with cover letter to: Michael L. Warsh Law Corp 201 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 335 Wesley Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Representative Nanaimo News Bulletin The Nanaimo News Bulletin has an opening for a Senior Sales Representative to serve the Nanaimo area. We are seeking a â&#x20AC;&#x153;team playerâ&#x20AC;? with organizational skills, sales experience, pleasant telephone skills and an ability and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment. If you are customer-driven and success-oriented, the right candidate can expect a rewarding compensation package including full company benefits. You will also appreciate a very enjoyable working environment with great staff members. The Nanaimo News Bulletin has a circulation of over 32,000 copies every Tuesday and Thursday, and is complemented by the free Daily Tuesday through Friday. Forward resumĂŠ and cover letter by Friday, February 28, 2014 to: Mr. Sean McCue, Advertising Manager Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 fax: 250 753-0788 email: salesmgr@nanaimobulletin.com

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LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

MOVING & STORAGE

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.

MOVING, Deliveries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lower Price.â&#x20AC;? Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

COMPUTER SERVICES

U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

EAVESTROUGH BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME DETAILING Gutter cleaning/Washing vinyl siding (by brush)/ De-mossing roofs/ Pressure washing/Windows. Brad 250-619-0999 bradshomedetailing@shaw.ca

GARDENING LOCAL LANDSCAPES. Residential & Strata Landscape Maintenance. (250)616-2410.

Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 HANDYPERSONS HAPPY HANDYMAN Services - No Job too Small! Carpentry, junk removal, gardening, landscaping, etc. Deliver small loads of soil, bark mulch, gravel and other items. Call (250)618-7526. OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

CLEANING SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

AWESOME RESULTS home or office cleaning. Country Club area. Weekly or Bi-weekly. Brenda, (250)756-7922.

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling, Yard Waste. 250-668-6851.

LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

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

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HELP WANTED

INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Harmac Pacific, a division of Nanaimo Forest Products Ltd., currently has an opening within our I.T. Department. We are looking for an IT professional to fill a one year position (32hrs / week) that will require the successful applicant to assist with day-to-day technical support as well as upcoming large IT projects. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to function with minimal instruction, excellent customer service, communication and problem solving skills. We are inviting applicants that have the following skills, training and experience to apply: â&#x20AC;˘ College degree in computer science or equivalent â&#x20AC;˘ 3 + years experience in IT Technical Support â&#x20AC;˘ Strong knowledge of Windows Workstations/Servers, hardware and software, networking â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in IT Project rollouts â&#x20AC;˘ Good interpersonal and teamwork skills Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested Candidates are invited to submit a resume to: Mail: Administration Office, Harmac Pacific, 1000 Wave Place, Nanaimo , B.C., V9X 1J2 Fax: (250) 722-4370 or Email: info@harmacpacific.com

FREE ITEMS FREE CHESTERFIELD; (250)753-4848 FREE FREEZER. 51â&#x20AC;?L x 27â&#x20AC;?W x36â&#x20AC;?H, good working cond. (250)390-9075, Lantzville.

FRIENDLY FRANK BATH SEAT with adjustable height, $22. Call (250)7530744. BOYDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEAR figurine, $10. Disney Store Pooh & Tiger 2 $10. Call (250)616-0898.

COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

All White-Good Working Order Fridge 18 cu ft. $100 , 30â&#x20AC;? Self Cleaning Range-$100., Under the counter D/W-$75. Microwave $25. Call 1-204-981-6243

FORMAL GOWN: Aqua-blue, beaded overlay, size L. $99. 1 (250)722-3988

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499

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

TELEPHONE SERVICES DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

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

PETS MALTESE PUPS, adorable vet checked, 1st shots. $500. Males. Call 1(778)421-0668, Pt. Alberni.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE ANTIQUE LAMPS, crystal, ceramic smalls, tables, framed prints, dressers. View daily 1pm-4pm. (250)754-3389.

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NICE ChesterďŹ eld- matching chair, floral design, on casters. $65. Call (250)244-4415. PORCELAIN DOLLS- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hilda & Patchesâ&#x20AC;?, German made 1980. $25/e. (250)758-9447. RUGBY SHIRT #7, 2004, England. (never worn) Blue/ red. $60. firm. (250)754-8824. STANLEY PROFESSIONAL hand miter saw in very good condition. $60 obo. Draw Knife for peeling poles, 12â&#x20AC;? wide, very sturdy, $25 obo. 1 (250)729-9280 WINE BARREL: 10Gal oak wood, $35. (250)753-4848

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

FURNITURE ANTIQUES Antique round solid wood coffee table 33â&#x20AC;? diam. Antique gramma-phone; Victrola tall cabinet type. Antique oak cabinet 44â&#x20AC;?w x 18â&#x20AC;?d and misc items. Call 250-757-2007

ARROWSMITH GOLF and Country Club full membership for sale. Call (250)752-1490 CEDAR CHEST, Antique Tea Wagon & Desk. 2 Casual Arm Chairs, BBQ, patio table, umbrella and 4 chairs. Side tables and lamps. Call 250-954-1771 DOWNSIZING Hand & Electric Tools 10 x 5 Billiard Slate Table 100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcases Wine Corboy Lifter 6â&#x20AC;?x20â&#x20AC;? Timber Steel Rollers Lrg.Cap. Sawdust Vaccum Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry And more! 250-248-4495

FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL 1/4â&#x20AC;?, 3/8â&#x20AC;? Plate. Var sizes & widths available. 7 truck loads of Plate still available. Call for lists of loads. 400,000 lbs 1/2â&#x20AC;? X 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide, Coils Mild Steel 4Â˝â&#x20AC;? ODx.337 wall & 7â&#x20AC;? ODx.317 wall x 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pipe. Sea Container - 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1,999 & 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $2,199. Call or email for further information or prices. TARGET STEEL & SEA CONTAINER SALES targetterry5@gmail.com 604-792-3434 FISHING RODS (11) and two tackle boxes, loaded; $800 obo. (250)245-7454 KUBOTA TRACTOR 4.5 yrs, 108 hours!, Model B2920 with Loader (50â&#x20AC;? bucket), backhoe 12â&#x20AC;? bucket w/thumb, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; rotary cutter & full set chains, $25,000 obo. HUSQVARNA RIDING MOWER, 4 yrs, 40â&#x20AC;? cut, $3,500 obo. TROY-BUILT heavy duty rototiller (model H60), best offer. 250-746-7238 LAZY-BOY Reclining Love Seat leather burgundy in good condition. $200. KENMORE side by side door Fridge/Freezer, water & ice dispensers. A1 Condition. $100. Call 250-468-7909

COFFEE TABLE, 60â&#x20AC;? x 19â&#x20AC;?, good cond, solid wood construction, $100. 2 end tables, $60 ea. 1 (250)756-2694 NEW QUEEN MATTRESS. Pillowtop Mattress and box for sale. $200. (250)713-9680 Queen size sofa bed by Lazy Boy. Hardly used. Comfortable quality mattress, spotless. Slate blue & beige fabric. Cost $900, asking $300. 250-7529200 ROXTON MAPLE dinning room set; round table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs with glass door hutch on buffet. Excellent condition. Asking $900. Call (250)722-3204.

LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198 NEW AREA Rug red w/black & white, bought, $300, sell $150. 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;lx5w. (250)585-7744.

WHITE CABINET, custom made, base 30â&#x20AC;? high, 8 feet long, top piece is 60â&#x20AC;? high. Asking $400 firm. Call (250)586-3339.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Gazebos, pergolas, follies, greenhouses, studios, storage & more. Call 250-951-0855

BRAND NEW Wheelchair $2000, Walker $150. and shower stool $40., or $2000 for all 3, obo. 250-248-4064 DELUXE GOLDEN Breeza, power-lift recliner, tan leather. New at $3100; Sell $2200 obo. (250)754-3703. FORTRESS 2000 Scooter, used 42hrs. New: $4,000. Selling: $2900 obo. Call (250)7543703. NEXUS WALKER with basket, near new condition, $175 obo. Call (250)802-8244.

ROYAL DOLTON dishes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Japoraâ&#x20AC;? $350. Antique chair, $75. Call (250)933-3900. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 OMEGA juicer (Model #8003) $200, 1 CPAP breathing machine, like new, $350. Call (250)933-3900. 1 stove, $20. 1 Kenmore Stacker Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. $100. Deep freeze $80. 7 white aluminum windows all for $250 or sold separate. Various sizes. Open to offers 250-752-0169

TORO SNOW BLOWER, near new, used only 10 hours. 8HP, with chains, 26â&#x20AC;? cut. $700. obo. (250)724-1043.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

DOWTOWN NANAIMO: Top floor, corner, 2bdrm, ocean view. 5appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Free super-fast wifi throughout bldg. March 1st. $910. 1 (250)754-2207

DEPARTURE BAY, large room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, parking included. N/S. Close to bus. $495/month. (250)760-0842 Available immediately.

1999 BUICK Century Classic, Good Condition, Fully Loaded $2000 OBO. 250-914-0902

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UPHOLSTERY SELL OUT!! Shop closing. All goods/ tools/machines/benches/cabinets/etc. to go at highest offer(s). Business closure due to family illness. View at #4-147 Fern Rd. E. (behind Windsor Rentals) Phone 250240-3091. WOODSTOVE, GREAT condition, nice and clean. Located in Nanaimo (you must be able to pick up). $500 obo. Call (250)933-5223

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Junior B hockey playoffs face off Inbrief

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BUCCANEERS PLAY Campbell River Storm.

BCHL reveals playoff format The B.C. Hockey League announced its playoff format just in the nick of time. The league clarified the playoff picture Wednesday, deciding that after divisional champions are crowned, the three remaining teams will play a roundrobin tournament. The first and second rounds of the BCHL playoffs will be best-ofseven series. Then comes the sixgame round robin to eliminate one division champ. The two teams left will play a best-ofseven series for the Fred Page Cup. The BCHL playoffs begin March 4.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The 2013-14 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League regular season was sort of a tale of two seasons for the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The Bucs were unbeatable in the fall, dominant in their division. Come the winter, they hit a slide from which they never fully recovered. So it suits them just fine that the regular season is done with, and playoffs are here. The Bucs face the Campbell River Storm in the first round, starting Wednesday (Feb. 19) up Island. “That’s what everybody’s been looking forward to for the whole year, is playoffs, and it’s exciting…” said Will McNamara, Buccaneers forward. “Everybody’s prepared and focused and gets pumped up so everybody steps their game up because they don’t want the season to end.” The Bucs had a chance, over the final few games of the regular season, to determine their playoff opponent, but weren’t able to come up with enough wins to avoid the tough Storm. Campbell River won the season series with five wins compared to four for Nanaimo and one tie, but the Storm

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Nanaimo Buccaneers player Will McNamara, middle, tries to stickhandle between two Comox Valley Glacier Kings opponents on Thursday night during the last regular-season home game for the Bucs. The visitors won 4-1.

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took the last three decisions. “We’ve got a tough battle ahead of us, but we’re a good team and we know that if we play our game

that we can beat them,” McNamara said. Glen Smith, general manager and an assistant coach of the Bucs, said recent losses to the Storm might have gotten in his team’s head. “It’s our job as a coaching staff to try to help them get through that and realize that we have beaten these teams and we can beat them,” Smith said. “It’s just a matter of believing and working hard and winning every individual battle. If we win all the little battles, we win the game.” He said the Bucs have

shown some improvement in recent weeks since bringing in some new players including for ward Garrett Brandsma and goaltender Jackson Jane in the new year. “You always want to see things happen quicker than what they do,” Smith said. Still, he said he’s seen many times coaching hockey, a team raise its game to playoff intensity. “You can peak at any time and we’re hoping that’s real soon here,” he said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Quickfacts NANAIMO BUCCANEERS play the Campbell River Storm in the first round of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs. HOME GAMES alternate, starting Wednesday (Feb. 19) up Island. BUCS HOST Game 2 Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Game 3 is Friday on the road; Game 4 is Sunday at 2:15 p.m. at the NIC.

Clippers stop three-game slide with weekend road win The Nanaimo Clippers returned to their winning ways this past weekend. On Friday the Clippers took on the Chilliwack Chiefs in the Fraser Valley, where they won 8-2. They then travelled to Prince George to take on Spruce Kings on Sunday, where they won 2-1. Head coach Mike Vandekamp was pleased with the Clippers performance this weekend. “The games were good. We played really well on

Friday and last night’s game was really good,” Vandekamp said The Clippers win against the Chiefs on Friday was their first for the month of February and put an end to a three-game losing streak. “It was good to get out on the road and it was a good time of year to do that, right before the playoffs,” Vandekamp said. Clippers for ward Anthony Sabitsky had a hat-trick, while defense-

man Scott Prier picked up three assists in the win. “We played Cowichan on Wednesday and we couldn’t find a way to score goals and then all the sudden by Friday we scored eight of them,” Vanderkamp said about the win. “It was kind of nice to get back on track.” Sunday’s win against the Spruce Kings saw Clippers goaltender Jason Argue make 42 saves on 43 shots in a game filled with penalities. The Spruce Kings

opened the scoring early on in the third period with a powerplay goal by Brent Lashuk. The Clippers answered right back when Sheldon Rempal scored two minutes later on the powerplay. Clippers forward Brendan Taylor added the go ahead goal late in the game. Argue was named first star. With only three games remaining until the playoffs coach Vandekamp is focused on making sure

the Clippers stay healthy. “We have three games left between now and the playoffs,” he said. “We just need to keep working on our game and remain as healthy as possible.” GAME ON … The Clippers have two games this coming weekend, visiting the Island Savings Centre to take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Friday (Feb. 21) and then hosting the Surrey Eagles on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

Nanaimo teens win bowl game Two Nanaimo football players competed, and won, on the international stage. Carson Vos of the John Barsby Bulldogs and Cory Fletcher from Football Nanaimo played for Team B.C. this month at the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas, helping B.C. to a 10-7 win over Team U.S.A. Fletcher had a forced fumble in the first half.

VIU basketball finishing up VIU’s men’s basketball team picked up a win against the Langara Falcons on Friday. VIU’s Brandon Jones had 36 points in the win. VUI’s women’s basketball team beat the Douglas Royals on Saturday. Shayna Worthington had 26 points in the win. VIU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have one more PacWest game each this season, as they travel to play the Camosun Chargers on Friday (Feb. 21). For more information and schedules, please visit www.viu.ca.

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Game on for Nanaimo teens I SEVENTEEN LOCAL athletes qualify for B.C. winter Games. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

To win gold at the B.C. Winter Games, it’s going to take a team effort. Nanaimo hockey player Payton Bray, 14, can go back to playing a team game now as she will try to help the Vancouver Island zone squad to gold. She’s the only local hockey player who will be participating in the Games in Mission this week (Feb. 20-23), and she got there by showcasing her individual skill at tryouts. “You have to think more about yourself … than worrying about making the right passes,” she said. “You have to see, ‘Can I beat this person one-on-one?’ and if you can, then do it.” The forward generally plays a positionally sound brand of hockey, but brought a little extra to tryouts because she really wanted to make the B.C. Games. “It was a huge goal,” she said. Now that Bray earned her spot, she’ll try to do the best she can with her Island teammates. She knows some of them from spring hockey, which will help considering that the team will only have two practices before playing games that count. Bray thinks it’s a good mix of skilled players, many of whom have experience in this sort of high-calibre tournament, so a medal is a definite possibility. “That would be really good.

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Nanaimo hockey player Payton Bray is one of 17 local youths participating in the B.C. Winter Games in Mission this week (Feb. 20-23).

I think we have a really good chance,” said Bray. In addition to the hockey, 16 other sports will be contested in Mission, involving 1,344 athletes from across B.C. and 346 coaches and 156 officials. “I think it will be pretty fun having the opening and closing ceremonies and seeing all the other athletes from all the other sports,” Bray said. Local athletes, coaches and officials participating in the B.C. Winter Games include: Badminton - Priya Ramash; Anthony Foster. Gymnastics - Cosette Teghtmeyer.

Hockey - Payton Bray. Judo - Colton Davie; Cheyenne Fiandor; Alicia Fiandor; Jordan isnor; Vanessa Kruger. Karate - evan Milne; liam surry; Morgan Burke; levi Thomas. Figure skating - Olivia Bau. Freestyle skiing - layne Anvelt; James Dunn; Mei Pond. Coaches - Mike Clark, badminton; Anna Mataganova, gymnastics; Roger Chamberlain, hockey; Ted James, hockey. Officials - Fred Riel, wheelchair basketball; Olga Mataganova, gymnastics; Christina sharun, hockey; eloy Fiandor, judo; Deb Bromley, freestyle skiing. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Runners set records at Cedar 12K The conditions were perfect for a fast race at the Cedar 12K. Two age-group course records and plenty of personalbest times highlighted the Frontrunners Island Race Series event Feb. 9 in Cedar. “The conditions for the Cedar 12K road race were nothing short of ideal – cool and very little wind, and a sun that even peeked at us for brief moments,” said John Durkin, race director, in a press release. Logan Roots of the Prairie Inn Harriers won the race in 40 minutes, 33 seconds, with another Victoria competitor, Claire Morgan, winning the women’s race in 44:44. Cheryl Davies

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s On Regular Priced Item

ENTIRE FULL-SERVICE MEAT CASE!

550 g

EACH

Reg. 7.47

Frozen Zesty

BIGg

Chicken Bites

EACH

.97

Progressive Vegessential All-In-One

Jordans

Fresh from Chile Thompson

EACH

Quaker

In our Bakery...

California Bread

Cereals 375-500 g

300 g

97 EACH

LIMIT 4 Total

EACH

Chase River Market Place 82 - Twelfth St, Nanaimo • 250-753-7545 Santa Fe Bowen Road 1800 Dufferin Cres, Nanaimo • 250-591-5525 Chicken Open Daily 7 am - 10 pm

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Salad 16 oz. 97