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Joey Fitchett counts himself lucky to be alive after a shotgun blast ripped through the kitchen wall of his apartment, narrowly missing him, his daughter and fiancée tuesday. Police have arrested two people who are facing weaponsrelated charges. CHRIS BUSH THe NewS BUlleTIN
Family shaken as gunshot rips through apartment By CHris BusH THE NEwS BULLETiN
A Nanaimo couple and their child had a near miss with injury or death when a gun was fired through the wall of their kitchen. The incident happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday as Joey Fitchett, 25, put down his oneyear-old daughter to get a drink in the kitchen of his second-storey apartment at 622 Quilchena Cres. in Nanaimo’s Country Club neighbourhood. “It sounded like a balloon pop,” Fitchett said. The next thing he knew the air around him was filled with drywall dust,
and there was a hole in the wall just above his head. What looked like pellets were embedded in the wall on the other side of the kitchen. The blast appeared to have been made by a shotgun and narrowly missed Fitchett, his fiancée and daughter. “I’m lucky I put my kid down otherwise it would have hit her,” Fitchett said. Aside from ringing in Fitchett’s ear, no one was injured. Fitchett also has a five-year-old daughter who was not home at the time. The shot came from a second-floor adjoining apartment. Fitchett said his fiancée called the police and that
the neighbour who allegedly fired the shot came over and asked if they were all right, but by the time police arrived the neighbour and another suspect had fled. A police search of the apartment failed to turn up any firearms and police dog services were also unable to track the suspects. Police remained on scene through the afternoon while a warrant was obtained to do a more detailed search of the suspect’s apartment and a forensic investigation of the crime scene. Fitchett said this is the second incident involving a firearm that has occurred in the building, but that he
does not know anything about his next-door neighbour other than he moved in about two months ago. “I’ve been here for two years,” Fitchett said. “Time to get out.” Const. Gar y O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said police retrieved the shotgun they believe was used in the incident from a pond in Lantzville and arrested two men, but only one is facing charges. A 23-year-old male, who resides at the apartment on Quilchena, is facing a recommended charge of careless handling of a firearm. His first court appearance is set for March 11. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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Teachers in B.C. will be taking a strike vote next week to back up demands made during ongoing contract negotiations with the provincial government. The vote will begin Tuesday (March 4) and will run until Thursday, with results being made public that evening. However, even if there is a mandate to strike, job action would come in stages and would not initially include school closures or limits on teachers’ duties. Shannon Iverson, first vice-president for the teachers’ union in Nanaimo, said she couldn’t comment on union strategies but said the strike vote is not meant to cause hardship for families. “I will tell you that the plan is to make sure that we don’t interrupt students and parents,” said Iverson. “The job action is meant to put pressure at the bargaining table, the strike vote is meant to do that. Extracurriculars will not be disrupted, report cards will not be disrupted, communications with parents will not be disrupted.” Any further action would be dependent on how negotiations at the bargaining table progress, she said, adding that local unions will be taking direction from decisions made by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation union executive committee. u See ‘CONTRACT’ /4
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Nanaimo’s new medical marijuana producer is on the search for skilled labour. Tilray, the face of B.C.based Lafitte Ventures, is looking to hire up to 60 employees as it prepares to open its new production facility at Duke Point. A job fair will be hosted this weekend for positions ranging from horticulturalists and trimmers to customer service representatives, security and marketing management. Work at the new medical marijuana facility has been underway since rezoning was approved by Nanaimo city council last December. According to Tilray, total investment to buy, renovate and create a state-of-the-art facility will reach more than $10 million once it’s complete. While renovations are still underway, the company is looking to get employees on site within the next several
weeks, said Philippe Lucas, Tilray’s vice-president of patient research and services. “We want to be ready to go as soon as possible to start registering patients from all over Canada and start folks working in this amazing new facility at Duke Point,” he said. The company is looking for between 40 and 60 employees, which is almost double original numbers forecasted last year. Lucas said the company did a reevaluation of total demand and might have underestimated the number of employees needed in some areas. They are now searching for people who are friendly, committed and looking for an ‘exciting experience in a brand-new bio-tech field’ of medical cannabis in a range of areas including management, cultivation and processing. People with knowledge and skills around growing marijuana will be useful depending on the job, Lucas
said, adding that positions within the company will also be a “great launching pad” for a fulfilling job or career in Canada’s legal medical marijuana industry. The company will be wrapping up the first phase of renovations and is in the process of securing a Health Canada licence to grow, process and distribute marijuana to patients across the country. Plants are expected to arrive within days of Tilray getting a licence. Those interested in attending the job fair Saturday and Sunday (March 1-2) are being told to apply at www.tilray.ca/en/Home/ Careers. The event’s location is not being made public and applicants are being asked to book interviews. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Nanaimo city council approved the terms to sell water to Lantzville, despite concerns it’s a poor deal. Nanaimo city councillors opted to move ahead with a watersharing agreement in a 5-3 vote Monday, leaving the final decision to ink a contract in the hands of Lantzville politicians. The 20-year deal would pipe in water to 225 upper Lantzville homes already on the municipal water system for a $1.3-million connection cost. Fifty new development connections a year would be allowed and another 211 homes on private wells would have the potential to tap into city water in the future. User fees would be on par with the City of Nanaimo. If the deal is inked, the rural community would be responsible for building new infrastructure, supporting Nanaimo to find water supply and paying contributions for regional services, including $34,100 annually for the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation. It’s a “business deal pure and simple” according to Coun. Ted Greves, who points out that Lantzville is going to be supplied water at the same cost the city pays. It’s also nothing new, with Nanaimo already supplying bulk water to the Snuneymuxw First Nation and Extension, he said. Coun. Diane Brennan was also satisfied with the agreement, calling it measured and a chance for the Harbour City to have an ally when it eventually approaches the B.C. government for an additional water source. Opponents, however, were concerned about city water supporting rural development and questioned if the resource should be pumped outside local boundaries when there’s a forecasted shortage by 2024. At least two politicians called it a bad deal for Nanaimo. Coun. Bill McKay, who opposed moving ahead with the contract,
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said he believes the city is jumping the gun with no new water supply or cost estimates on how much it will cost. “We have been told we won’t have enough, so why would we give it away to another community that wants to develop?” he said. The City of Nanaimo has been developing a contract since voting to move ahead with a water-sharing agreement last year. Coun. Bill Bestwick, who was the first to oppose the contract, said while it is a good business deal for Lantzville, it’s not for Nanaimo. He is concerned that the city runs the risk of a water shortage and said he isn’t prepared to sacrifice the resource for an area that could add to urban sprawl and doesn’t contribute taxes to his municipality. Councillors Bestwick, McKay and Jim Kipp were outvoted by those who called water a regional issue and providing it an act of good neighbours. Mayor John Ruttan, a resident of Lantzville, did not participate in the decision because of a potential conflict of interest. “If the council of Lantzville or the good people of Lantzville don’t want it, just send it back and we will forget about it, but I think we are at the point where we need to show the willingness to share. It is as simple as that,” said Coun. Fred Pattje, who was among those who favoured the deal. The city’s water shortage forecast has also included the provision of water to Lantzville. The offer is now in the hands of the District of Lantzville, which will be taking time to digest the information, according to Mayor Jack de Jong. Lantzville Coun. Graham Savage has not seen the recent terms, but said he is “certainly interested” in growing water supply and is encouraged Nanaimo has offered an agreement. “I am going to be looking at whether it’s affordable, how we pay for it and ... I think we also have to think about what other options are available to us and what we’ve looked at previously and the potential costs of those and then we will determine whether we want to sign on to the agreement,” he said. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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The 2014 federal budget shows the government’s commitment to the workforce of the future, according to a federal cabinet minister. Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne Findlay spoke to the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce last week about the federal budget, which she said adhered to three points, including a focus on supporting jobs and growth. “We have created the Canada Apprentice Loan to help register apprentices in the Red Seal trades with the cost of training,” Findlay said. “They already have some help and support but this will be loans up to $4,000, interest free, for those registered in those Red Seal apprentice programs.” She said the budget includes the introduction of the Flexibility and Innovation and Apprentice Technical Training pilot project, which she said will support apprentice programs across the country. Of interest to non-trade-related small and mediumsized businesses is a commitment to internships, which Findlay said would promote mentoring and on-the-job training and as well, there would be a focus on general and federal investments in youth employment to provide real-world work experience in fields
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the properties of lift and drag in Nanaimo Sustainable Science Society’s wind tunnels and more. This event is open to everyone and the Departure Bay Parent Advisory Committee will be running a concession stand with snacks and refreshments. Science Saturday happens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Departure Bay Elementary School gym. Admission is by donation. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
Omnibus protest targets harper A group of protestors will be outside Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney’s offfice on Saturday (March 1) to voice their opposition to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government policies. The rally, from noon to 3 p.m., is part of a nation-wide event dubbed the Omnibus March.
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New applications are being accepted from parents looking to enrol children in kindergarten and Grade 1 French immersion at North Oyster Elementary School this September. According to Nanaimo school district, the relocation of the French immersion program from Ecole Davis Road Elementary in Ladysmith to North Oyster has provided more options. “Parents who have already applied for French immersion next year are being contacted by the district, but there may be some other parents who did not apply and would now like to apply for North Oyster,” said Donna R e i m e r, s p o k e s woman for the school district. In the event there are more applicants than spaces, a lottery system will be used and will be for North Oyster only – it will have no bearing on other school district French immersion wait lists, she said. In addition, parents of French immersion students currently in kindergarten to Grade 6 in Nanaimo can seek to transfer their children to North Oyster for 2014-15 and can contact Ecole Davis Road principal Doug English at 250-2457187 for more information. An application form can be downloaded from the school district website, www. sd68.bc.ca, and the deadline to apply is Wednesday (March 5). Please call 250-7545521.
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in the first place, because it had this box on it that is in great shape. It’s aluminum, it’s never going to rust, so it’s sturdy.” Both Michael Hayes of Woodgrove Chrysler and Dave Weiner of Budget knew members of search and rescue and were happy to assist. “We were liquidating some vehicles and they needed one ... Budget has helped them out in the past, so we ended up helping them out with the purchase of [the Ford] as well,” said Weiner. “We got them an amazing deal on [the Dodge Ram] and donated a lot of the parts and labour on some of the things they put on it to get it ready,” said Hayes. “It definitely didn’t look like this when they took it from us. They’ve done a ton of work on it themselves.”
The charity behind a regional rail trail aims to clear a major financial hurdle with the launch of a new fundraising campaign this week. The newly formed Nanaimo Regional Rail Trail Partnership is looking to build momentum for a seamless connector along the E&N railway, with the launch of a new website and fundraising effort on Tuesday. The dream is to fill in eight kilometres of missing trail between Woodgrove Centre and the Nanaimo Airport before broadening the reach to look at building a potential Island-wide pathway and ‘world-class’ cycling destination. Andre Sullivan, chairman of the partnership, sees “lots of advantages” to the local trail, from helping the city go green to getting more people out of their vehicles, but he also says the project won’t be without challenges. The cost estimate for the connector in Nanaimo alone is anticipated to be $20 million – $4 million of that is caught up in the Millstone River and Caledonia area, which presents the largest geographical challenge for the partnership so far. With the help of the public, in-kind donations and entrepreneurial solutions from the partnership group – made up of local government and organizations like Tourism Nanaimo and the Island Corridor Foundation – the hope is to dramatically reduce costs and eventually create the commuter trail, Sullivan said. “Municipalities have done a good job of building what they have, but we all know we want to keep our taxes down ... if it’s something we really want to do then we have to put our money where our mouth is,” he said. The rail trail partnership aims to focus on building up the pathway within Nanaimo’s city limits first, including connecting a partially built rail behind the train station through the Old City Quarter. Nanaimo Coun. George Anderson had originally called for city council to spur discussion about a potential Island-wide rail trail network last August and said it is “wonderful” there’s momentum to bring the project forward as a priority. The trail will help the city meet goals in its transportation plan, utilize a resource that already exists and protect the corridor, he said. “Not many communities are lucky to be able to have a corridor such as this that goes centrally throughout the entire community,” he said. “If this trail was built it’s something that could be used by the majority of citizens.” For more information or to donate, please visit www.nanaimoregionrailtrail.ca.
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With assistance of Nanaimo Search and Rescue member Eugene Touchette, right, Jaxson McLintock tests out a siren in the organization’s new 2010 Ford F-350 truck on Saturday. The search and rescue organization was able to replace two aging response vehicles thanks to a donation of $88,000 made in memory of Robert Brondyke, who drowned in the Nanaimo River in 1986. Along with the Ford truck, search and rescue was also able to add a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500.
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Nanaimo Search and Rescue will be better equipped to handle its duties, thanks in part to an $88,000 donation. The volunteer-based, non-profit group is reliant on donations to operate. Combining the donation with gaming grants and assistance from Budget Rent A Car and Woodgrove Chrysler, the organization was able to replace a pair of old rescue vehicles with a 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck and a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The Ford will be used for rope rescue and the Dodge
will be used as a swiftwater rescue truck. The $88,000 came from the mother of Robert Brondyke, an 18-year-old man who drowned in the Nanaimo River in 1986, and the trucks were dedicated in his honour. She has donated generously to Nanaimo Search and Rescue through the years. The trucks were modified to better suit Nanaimo Search and Rescue’s needs. “This one [Ford F-350] was just a pickup before and we got the canopy ... when you open the back it slides out and all our equipment’s there,” said Kevin McNeill, search manager and pastpresident of the Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society. “[The Dodge Ram], we took the box off the old truck and put it on [the new one] because that is the reason we bought the old one
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Sharing water is neighbourly As winter melts away all at once, leaving the city slushy and puddly, it’s hard to imagine ever running out of water. Nanaimo decided this week to share its water with Lantzville, as city council voted Monday to sign a long-term agreement to allow the smaller municipality to tap into the pipes. The District of Lantzville has been asking Nanaimo for a sip of water for seven years, concerned about the well-being of its wells. At last, the neighbouring municipalities might be able to work out a deal that’s acceptable to both sides. Lantzville would pay Nanaimo by the litre, build its own network of pipes and boost its contribution to arts and culture and economic development in the region. City council wasn’t unanimous in approving the agreement, but the terms sound water-tight for Nanaimo. Lantzville has to pay to access the water, pay to use it, and pay a little more for good measure. Those opposed to the plan imagine Nanaimo’s reservoirs running dry, but that’s mostly guesswork. The city is investing a lot of money, right now, to ensure quantities of clean, clear drinking water for the foreseeable future. Population growth could stress our supply, but it’s hard to predict. Global warming could leave us high and dry, but longterm weather forecasts are an inexact science. If the reservoirs do run out of water, there’s a clause in the water deal that allows Nanaimo to turn off Lantzville’s taps. It would be unconscionable to refuse the neighbours a drink of water when they’re thirsty, though, so we trust it would never come to that. Today, our socks are soaked and the cuffs of our trousers are soggy and we’ve got a lot more water than we need, or want. It’s the right thing to do to share this natural resource we were gifted, one that continues to fall from the sky, for free, day after day. 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.
B.C.’s grizzly bear hunt isn’t going away A little-noticed protest tent Society has bought up half a sprouted up on the rain-soaked dozen guiding territories on the B.C. legislature grounds earlier remote B.C. coast. Combined this month. with government restrictions, Green Party MLA Andrew more than half the coast is Weaver spoke, asking whether now off limits to bear hunting. B.C. residents would tolerate Naturally, activists want the trophy hunting of killer whales. whole province shut down. That would be a federal matter, Wildlife management is the but the point is vividly responsibility of made about the onset Forests, Lands and B.C. of B.C.’s traditional Natural Resource VIEWS spring grizzly bear Operations Minister Tom Fletcher hunt. It’s bigger this Steve Thomson. Black Press year, with Kootenay He’s heard plenty and Chilcotin wildlife from all sides and he management regions maintains that bear reopened after watching and bear closures were enacted hunting will continue to preserve grizzly to coexist in B.C. populations. In all, Thomson has just more than 1,000 grizzly introduced legislation bears are up for grabs. to permit hunting As with limited-entry hunts for guide territories to be operated deer and other animals, only by corporations as well as about a third of those hunts are individuals. This is a long-sought successful in an average year. change, allowing First Nations The rally was sponsored by companies and others access the Coastal First Nations Great to bank loans to expand the Bear Initiative, the partnership industry. with U.S.-directed environment Non-resident hunters are groups Sierra Club, Greenpeace required to hire a licensed and ForestEthics that has guide-outfitter. Resident hunters become so influential in B.C. pay $32 for a one-year hunting affairs. It produced a survey licence and $80 for a grizzly bear showing that 88 per cent of tag. Non-Canadians pay $180 B.C. residents oppose trophy for the licence and $1,030 for a hunting, and its California chance at a grizzly. experts calculate a 10-fold Growing up hunting in increase in value when bear northeastern B.C., I was taught hunting gives way to bear not to shoot anything I’m not watching. prepared to eat. I also remember The Raincoast Conservation the struggles to protect caribou
and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters. The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population. Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive management including relocation of animals. The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic. Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. U.S. enviros’ photos showed the bear’s carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head. They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth. u Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
‘I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat.’
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Early dismissals will inconvenience people Re: Early dismissal allows for meetings, Feb. 6. Your article informed the public about the 32 early dismissals planned for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District starting in September. While I am thankful you shared the news, I feel it would have been better to be advised by the school district itself that it had decided to dismiss school one hour early for every single Monday of the 2014-15 school year so that teachers can have meetings. In February, superintendent Dave Hutchinson did send a letter to par-
ents, but it did not clearly state that teachers’ meetings would result in early dismissal for each Monday of the school year. In fact, it stated that the meetings would be “embedded within the school day, once a week.” When you add up the 32 hours lost, it means our students will be missing over a week of instructional time. It is unacceptable that such an important decision was made without public feedback, and that once the decision was made, the school district was not transparent about it. Many schools in this district already have early dismissals on Friday – students get out around 1:30 p.m. When the Monday
early dismissal is implemented, these students will only attend school fulltime for 60 per cent of the school week. Not only will this impact the academic achievement of students, but it also makes it difficult for working parents. I urge the school district to reconsider this issue, this time providing the public with full information and consultation opportunities. I also urge concerned members of the public, particularly parents, to take the time to communicate with the school district and their local schools.
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Re: Incinerator wouldn’t burn off toxins, Letters, Feb. 13. I’m writing to express my opposition and indeed outrage at the proposed Metro Vancouver garbage incinerator. There are a litany of economic, environmental and health reasons why this or any incinerator should not be built. These include the immorality and false economy of the atmosphere being used as a dump for hundreds of thousands of tonnes of particles, gases and chemicals on an annual basis; the need to landfill several hundred thousand tonnes of toxic ash laden with heavy metals; and the fact that incinerators actually work against waste reduction because once built there is an incentive by industry to source additional garbage and an incentive for governments to burn rather than invest in recycling technology and infrastructure. I live on Gabriola Island. Having toxic particulate matter affect the health of my daughter and contaminate my farmland and potentially jeopardize the health of the soil and the quality of the food that I produce is something I will not tolerate. You will see me on the barricades if this facility is accepted in Nanaimo. Rob West Gabriola Island
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One-and-a-half-year-old Poppy Egan plays at Maffeo Sutton Park. Sometimes Nanaimo doesn’t seem family-friendly, says letter writer.
City isn’t family-friendly To the Editor,
Re: City planners want to make Nanaimo child-friendly, Feb. 13. It’s great we want to include children when planning the city’s services, especially in light of the current trend of losing younger families to the few goodpaying jobs available elsewhere. Providing family-oriented venues is important. Interestingly, cities that provide a variety of natural settings such as parks, safe walking and cycling paths, robust public transportation and other
sustainable measures attract the most younger families, boosting the local economy and ensuring a future. Yet our city is allowing Linley Valley, the largest and most beautiful park-like areas of Nanaimo, to be developed, and continues to invest far more heavily in roads used by single-occupancy vehicles than it does in the above-mentioned services. When will we get serious about creating a future for our city?
Ian Gartshore Nanaimo
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With great sadness, we said goodbye to our mother, Evelyn Mary Boyden on February 20, 2014. She was predeceased by her son, Michael and husband, Henry. Left to cherish her memory are daughters: Brenda (Rick) Crowley, Patricia Paul, Maureen (Henry) Somers; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Born in Chalk River, Ontario, Evelyn pursued her career as an RN, which took her overseas in WWII. She travelled west to Port Alberni, married and raised her family. In 1970 the family moved to Nanaimo. Evelyn enjoyed travel, bridge, volunteer work and was a long-time member of the CWL. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 301 Machleary St., Nanaimo, BC. Burial in the Nanaimo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations, in Evelyn’s name, may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Just before dawn on January 4, 2014, this dearly loved and respected man departed from this earth. Jim loved his family, his province of British Columbia and messing about in boats. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann; son, Tim (Debbie); daughter, Jane (Paul Bourke) and Robin (Steven Paul); grandchildren: Sarah and Jake Mitton, Emily and Mary Bourke, Tom (Chrisi Husted), Katy (Shawn Milligan), Joey Paul; great granddaughter, Ariel Paul; sister, Pat Brydon; niece, Kathy; nephews, Rod and David; inlaws, Bill and Mary Lennox, Joan and Jim Porter; and nephew, Duncan, along with a legion of other family and friends. Jim’s work-life took him to the Arrow Lakes, the Okanagan, Kitimat, Chilliwack, Vancouver and in 1966, Nanaimo. Big O Tire was established; including a retread plant upstairs on Albert St. producing “Smilers� for many Nanaimo customers. Besides operating his own store, Jim served as president of Big O Tire Dealers BC for many years. Other interests included Rotary (downtown), Chamber of Commerce, member and past master of Ashlar Masonic Lodge, Shrine, member and past chairman of the board of managers St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, and member and past commodore Nanaimo Yacht Club. River fishing, curling, and golf were enjoyed but boating, sailing, racing, salt water fishing and cruising, ultimately took the prize. There was never enough time to explore the nooks and crannies of the coast. Your smile and that twinkle in your eye, Jim Mitton, will be greatly missed. A private service was held in January. A sincere thank you from the family to family physician, Dr. Charles Lam and to the nurses of the 4th floor, Intensive Care and Palliative Care units at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love, or to prepare our hearts for good-bye.
Hubbard, Floyd Richard Clayton Born November 8, 1934; passed away February 12, 2014 in Nanaimo. Survived by his wife, Helene and his children: Richard, Mendy, Wanda, Valerie, Teresa, Roger, Roy, David, Robert, and Andrew; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held on March 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333
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Edna was born in Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan on February 28th 1923; passed away on February 13th 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack in 2004, whom she married in Vancouver in 1946. They started their life together as agents for the Vancouver Sun in Nanaimo and became involved in many community projects. In 1950 their son, Tom was born, as was Nanaimo’s first Curling Rink with Jack as President. In 1965 they built Petroglyph Mobile Home park. In 1964 they motored across California talking to Community College Presidents, getting information for a similar institution in Nanaimo. In 1968 Jack became the first Chairman of the Board during the creation of Malaspina College, now Vancouver Island University. Edna also had a passion for painting and gardening. She enjoyed life fully and will be mourned by those left behind: her loving son, Tom (Hema); grandson, Arvin; granddaughter, Esha (Joe); sisters, Agnes Nichols, Jane Salzl; and many, many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins across Canada. Edna enjoyed her retirement years at Lakeside Gardens in Nanaimo. She found the staff there most caring and full of fun. Many thanks. There will be a commemoration and viewing of some of Edna’s artwork at the Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave, Nanaimo BC V9T 3J7, from 12 noon to 5:00p.m. on Friday, February 28th, her 91st birthday. Selected pieces of her artwork will be available for purchase by silent auction, the proceeds being donated to the Nanaimo Regional Hospital Foundation in her name. There will be no service, by her own request. Flowers are gratefully declined.
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January 27, 1961 - February 16, 2014 Shannon was taken from this world too soon on February 16, 2014 under the compassionate care of Dr. Robin Love and the amazing NRGH Palliative Care Unit, especially the ‘green team’. Predeceased by her cherished mom Eileen Schley in 2006, Shannon is survived by her caring and thoughtful dad Eugene Schley of Qualicum Beach, loving husband of 33 years Rob MacKay and three children of whom she is very proud: Daniel MacKay (Tyler Berry), Heather Roxanne MacKay (David Burgess) and Cari-Lyn (Marius) Mackensen. At 22 months old, granddaughter Alexa Mackensen deserves a special full page on the light and joy she brought to Shannon in her most difficult times. Shannon’s siblings and their families will miss her greatly. Big brother Ken (Shirley) Schley, baby brother Allan (Michelle) Schley and little sister Marilyn Hibbert-Schley (Greg). Many nieces and nephews include Justin (Colby), Jordan, Tyson and Jerid Schley, Kim Hibbert (Landon), Jill Hibbert, Nicholas and Monique Schley, plus many more on Rob’s side of the family. Shannon was born in Edmonton, and her family led a nomad-like life in many Alberta and BC communities while growing up. At 17, while working in Cranbrook, she met Rob. They hit it off immediately, were engaged after a few months, and married in 1980. Shannon will always be the benchmark of a life well lived and inspiration for all who knew her. As a much-loved mother, daughter, sister, friend and mentor, Shannon touched so many people in so many positive ways that we could not do her life justice in this small space, so a memorial celebration is planned for March 8, 2014 at 1 pm at the Parksville Community Convention Centre, Jensen Avenue. Please join us in this “everyone welcome” gathering to honour Shannon’s life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please support Oceanside Hospice Society, Nanaimo Hospice Society or the QF Community Health Endowment Fund (via Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation).
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OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499
GARDENING
RELIABLE HANDYMAN Services. Seniors rates avail. Call (250)390-9885.
LOVESEATS(2) w/Ottoman, $500; Marble table & 2-end tables, $300; 32� Sony TV- VHS + full cabinet (oak), $1,000; Fridge & Freezer (large), $200; China cabinet, table +6 chairs (Rose color), $1,100.; 7-piece bdrm suite, $700; 5-pce bdrm suite, $300; master 7-pce bdrm suite (brand new), $1500. (250)758-4963
KUBOTA TRACTOR 4.5 yrs, 108 hours!, Model B2920 with Loader (50� bucket), backhoe 12� bucket w/thumb, 4’ rotary cutter & full set chains, $25,000 obo. HUSQVARNA RIDING MOWER, 4 yrs, 40� cut, $3,500 obo. TROY-BUILT heavy duty rototiller (model H60), best offer. 250-746-7238
www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739
CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.
COMPUTER SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES
COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.
DUTCH TOUCH Cleaning. Construction, move-outs, residential. Bonded, reliable, ecofriendly products. Call Nel 250591-1619 or 250-802-2140.
U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com
HELP WANTED
LOCAL LANDSCAPES. Residential & Strata Landscape Maintenance. (250)616-2410.
TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist
Ivan 250-758-0371
HAULING AND SALVAGE
PLUMBING
FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling, Yard Waste. 250-668-6851.
RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. Call (250)390-1982.
JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159.
PETS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca
MOVING & STORAGE
HELP WANTED
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MOVING, Deliveries. “Lower Price.� Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851
HANDYPERSONS
QUALITY ASSURANCE FIELD COORDINATOR Marine Harvest Canada is recruiting for the newly created and challenging part-time position of Quality Assurance Field Coordinator. The QA Field Coordinator visits Marine Harvest customers in the Western United States to inspect and verify customer claims related to our product quality and resolves such issues with customers to bring claims to a satisfactory conclusion. The incumbent will expected to travel regularly to customer locations throughout California, Arizona and other western states. We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.
CHAMP’s PAINTING: Nanaimo’s best deal since 1992. $179 a room, two coats, includes paint. Clean, Quick, Professional. (250)327-7043
PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
PETS FREE TO GOOD home: Affectionate, elderly female cat, whose best friend recently passed on, needs a new, loving owner. Please leave a msg for Tom at (250)797-2717
ANTIQUE LAMPS, crystal, ceramic smalls, tables, framed prints, dressers. View daily 1pm-4pm. (250)754-3389.
All White-Good Working Order Fridge 18 cu ft. $100 , 30� Self Cleaning Range-$100., Under the counter D/W-$75. Microwave $25. Call 1-204-981-6243
HELP WANTED
GARAGE SALES PARADISE ISLE SENIORS DROP IN CENTRE GARAGE & BAKE SALE. 201 Albert St. Saturday, March 1st, 9am1pm. Something for everyone.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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 MT. ARROWSMITH golf membership for sale. Annual green fees paid for by the corporate passes. Contact for more info. 250-248-2210 or 250-240-0007. NEW AREA Rug red w/black & white, bought, $300, sell $150. 7’lx5w. (250)585-7744.
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WHITE CABINET, custom made, base 30� high, 8 feet long, top piece is 60� high. Asking $400 firm. Call (250)586-3339.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
APPLIANCES
HAPPY HANDYMAN Services - No Job too Small! Junk removal, gardening, landscaping, etc. Deliver small loads of soil, bark mulch, gravel and other items. Call (250)6671382
THOMASVILLE 2 piece entertainment unit, cherry wood. Excellent condition. width 45�, height 82� and depth 26�. TV included. $200. Call (250)7292690 (Nanaimo).
NEW Restaurant Equipment Dispersal Auction - New Stainless Steel Equipment, Sinks, Tables, Shelving, Appliances, Campbell River Auctions www.CRAuctions.ca - Thursday, March 6th @6pm
FRIENDLY FRANK BOYD BEARS collectable, 10 assorted, new with tags, $99 obo. Call (250)758-9447. ELLIPTICAL TRAINER, $99. Call (250)756-7543.
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.
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
LADIES LEATHER jacket, with removable hood, medium, dark brown, as new, $99. Call (250)390-3126.
ANTIQUES Antique round solid wood coffee table 33� diam. Antique gramma-phone; Victrola tall cabinet type, 2 oak bar stools, bar fridge, oil lamp 18�h, Antique oak cabinet 44�w x 18�d and misc items. Call 250757-2007.
MANTEL CLOCK, vintage American, in wood case, works, $75. (250)753-4289.
ARROWSMITH GOLF and Country Club full membership for sale. Call (250)752-1490
NICE ChesterďŹ eld- matching chair, floral design, on casters. $60. Call (250)244-4415.
CEDAR CHEST, Antique Tea Wagon. BBQ tank and tools, patio table, umbrella and 4 chairs. 12.5’ Cat boat. Table saw. Ikea bookcase and cupboard. Steno armchair. Side tables and lamps. Call 250954-1771
FRAMED ART “Full Moon Over Makema� Makema Maui, 22x34, $50. (250)714-0712.
PIONEER PROGRESSIVE scan DVD/5 disc CD player, exc. cond., $40 obo. 250-5858596. PLASTIC TOILET seat riser with handles, $11. Call (250)753-0744. SOFA & CHAIR, orange, $25; 2 Swivel Rockers (1-grey/1-tan floral), $15 ea; China cabinet, $25. (250)591-1921 TWIN AIR mattress with built in battery, $40 obo. Table lamp, $25. Call (250)740-2783
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
FURNITURE BRAND NEW MATTRESS! Queen Pillowtop set for sale. $200. (250)713-9680 COFFEE TABLE, 60� x 19�, good cond, solid wood construction, $100. 2 end tables, $60 ea. 1 (250)756-2694 DINING TABLE, glass top, 6 chairs, $500; Washer & Dryer, $350. (250)758-4963 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.
QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Gazebos, pergolas, follies, greenhouses, studios, storage & more. Call 250-951-0855 ROYAL DOLTON dishes “Japora� $350. Antique chair, $75. Call (250)933-3900. WOODSTOVE, GREAT condition, nice and clean. Located in Nanaimo (you must be able to pick up). $500 obo. Call (250)933-5223
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED TO buy Salal and other Evergreens. Call (604)740-5419.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS
ATTENTION SENIORS Central Duncan 954 sq.ft. second floor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866
C.V.SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Mar 2, 8:30-1. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. Geoff 250-746-7812 DOWNSIZING Hand & Electric Tools 10 x 5 Billiard Slate Table 100 lb Lino Roller Carpet Cutter 2 briefcases Wine Corboy Lifter 6�x20� Timber Steel Rollers Lrg.Cap. Sawdust Vaccum Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry And more! 250-248-4495 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, W/D, F/S, granite tiles, beautiful, 17-pce kitchen cupboards, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 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 250-240-3091.
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 355 Stewart. Beautiful top floor, ocean view, 2bdrm, 2bath. 1100sq.ft.; vaulted ceilings, block to sea wall & Yacht Club. Complete reno, engineered maple flooring & tiles, granite countertops, new stainless appli’s, slate FP; 2 patios, and 2 underground prkg stalls. $249,900. (250)591-7572
QUALICUM BEACH440 Schley Place. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1150 sq.ft., top floor. Gas fireplace, elevator, N/S, 1 small pet allowed. $225,000. May consider lease/purchase. Phone 250-594-8097
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OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital) both properties are 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more, $309,000 includes gst. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone Haven Rd, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm+ den+ rec room heat pump, 5 appls, built-in vac, $384,000 includes gst, on bus route near hospital. Call Gord (250)710-1947.
LADYSMITH 55+, one-level townhouse, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, nice kitchen, yard, garage. Pet OK. $259,500. 250-924-4398.
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NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Property has been rented for the past 6 years for $2,000/mo. Now vacant. 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen, 2 laundries, big deck, large (.19 acre) city lot. Walk to shopping malls, arena, pool, recreation areas and all levels of schooling, including VIU. Pensioner owner has retired, needing a quick sale. Priced below $300K with some creative financing options. Excellent holding property. David 250743-2174
1681 BOUNDARY AVE Manager 250-618-4510 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT $600 & UP Large 2 BR. Suites Immed. & Jan. 1 Close to Hospital and bus, elevator, wheelchair accessible. Special incentives for seniors. Early move-in on some suites. Free Storage (depends on availability) CALL TODAY AND START PACKING!
$225,000. Great neighborhood two story home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. Completely renovated. See for details.: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca
LADYSMITH: OCEAN view updated home on 6.5 acres. 3bdrm up, unfinished basement. Zoned R1. 5111 Brenton Page Road. $429,000. (250)245-8950
~Ask about move in bonus~ Brown Bros Agencies Ltd. ROYSTON - 4347 Briardale Rd. 1816 sqft (main floor: 1066 spft). 3 bdrm/1 bath up, 1 bdrm/1 bath down. Ph: 250871-5222 Earl or Jeanette
COUNTRY GARDENS- Central: 2 bdrm in 55+ complex. $850 inclds heat, covered prkg, in suite W/D. Close to bus & shopping. March 15th. To view, Peter 250-616-2513.
WILLOW POINT RANCHER Move-In Ready. Mint Cond. $289,000. 250-923-8445 or 250-202-0197. Campbell River
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160 HERITAGE HOTEL 30 rooms mixed commercial for sale. Asking $399,000. Call (250)735-0649.
LIVE IN this 3 bdrm house with mortgage helper (legal 1 bdrm suite $750/mo). Have a home based business in the 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway (room for RV). New plumbing, windows, Valor F/P, laminate floors/ carpet, driveway, HW tank, D/W, W & D, all appliances stay. 2 blks to City Hall/Library. Low util’s w/2 natural gas F/Ps, stove, HW and dryer (separate meters). Garden shed/small studio, veg garden and xeriscaping front yard (no watering). A must see @ $349,900. (250)954-0227.
#63 - 5558 Beaver Creek Rd. $20,000. 3-bdrm mobile home in 55+ park. New roof, thermal windows, heat pump, paved road, Marina nearby. (250)724-2333 SOUTH NANAIMO: $233,900. 613 Bruce Ave. 1700sq.ft. 3bdrm. Older home, lots of updates: flooring, electrical, roof, paint, etc. trkrblaz@telus.net or call Dave (250)591-1210 SPROAT LAKE; Newly reno’d 3 bdrm+den mobile home, private beach & boat slip. Lrg deck & fenced yard. Asking $89,900. Seller may finance. Call 1-250-735-0649 .
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HOLLY AVE, top floor, 1bdrm apartment. HW incl. $560. + deposit. (250)754-5397 Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 2 bdrm grnd flr $800/mo. Avail March 1st. Incl. heat & hot water, small pets OK. 250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com
NANAIMO: BACHELOR with harbour view. Quiet. Private, spotless. Good building, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. NS/NP. Refs. $585/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633. NANAIMO: QUIET, clean and comfortable 1 bdrm for March 1. Central location,intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $675/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633. UPPER LANTZVILLE- Very clean newly reno’d 1 bdrm detached apartment. F/S, W/D, NS/NP, $650. Available now. Call 250-716-6797.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Commercial space available at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 250-753-6106, $1200/mo plus utilities. 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath, large fenced yard. Pets neg. No smoking. Central Nanaimo NORTH NANIMO: Located in quiet private setting on Metro Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 baths, sunken living room, N/S. Close to school, bus, shopping, SuperStore. Ideal for responsible people. $1200. (250)390-0484 UNIVERSITY AREA: 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1200sqft. $1095/mo+ hydro. No dogs. Avail. Feb. 1st. Steve (250)667-3009.
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1999 DODGE Pickup- 6 new tires, front end joints replaced, Cummins diesel engine. 250758-8930, 604-815-9075.
DEPARTURE BAY, large room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, parking included. N/S. Close to bus. $495/month. (250)760-0842 Available immediately.
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2000 FORD EXPLORER XL, under 190,000k, new battery, runs good, clean, good tires. $2950 obo. View at: 413 Selby Nanaimo. (250)618-6800
2- BDRM newly reno’d, across from Aquatic Centre. Fenced yard, W/D, inclds heat, hydro & A/C. $850/mo, N/S. Mar. 1. 250-753-8797, 250-713-7176
DEPARTURE BAY: Large 1bdrm, in-suite lndry, sep. entry. $750 Heat/hydro incl. N/S, N/P. (250)756-0504 HAMMOND BAY area: Brand new 2 bdrm suite, laundry & hydro incl’d. $950. NS/NP, ref’s. Avail now. Close to Rutherford school. 250-618-6020. N. NANAIMO: Newer 2 bdrm suite, util’s incld. W/D, NS/NP. $900. Avail. March. 15. (250)732-3522, (250)585-4689
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1988 BLUE Dodge Daytona Shelby Z. Manual, hatchback, FWD. Very rare turbo charged. Beautiful condition inside & out. Mechanically sound. New all season tires 225-60R15 July 2013. One owner. $4275. Call (250)954-0101. 1998 CAMRY- excellent maintenance, records available, new tires and winter tires. Great gas mileage. Suitable for Student or great 2nd car. $2500. (250)586-4716.
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2006 DODGE SLT 1500 Quad cab 4x4. 5.7 Hemi, new 20� tires. Excellent condition. Lady driven 98000 Km. $16000, obo. Call 250-730-0346.
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Vancouver Island University’s basketball teams both put themselves in position to play for a championship. The VIU Mariners men’s and women’s b-ball teams head to the Lower Mainland this week (Feb. 27-March 1) for Pacific Western Athletic Association provincials at Douglas College. The VIU women (20-1) ended their season with a 70-61 loss to the Camosun Chargers on Friday in Victoria, coming up just short of an undefeated season, but they are still the favourites going into the tournament. “Being undefeated in the season wasn’t really a goal of ours until we got down to the stretch here,” said Bill McWhinnie, coach of the M’s women. “We reached the two goals we wanted. We wanted the No. 1 seed and we were unbeaten at home.” Shayna Worthington scored 26 points and Jocelyn Jones added 13 and those two finished first and second, respectively, in PacWest scoring this season with 19.3 and 17.1 points per game. McWhinnie said his players put a little bit of pressure on themselves to try to finish undefeated, but the fact that it didn’t happen isn’t all bad. “If anything, I think the loss will refocus us and put a little urgency on this week of practice, knowing that we have to give our best effort this week,” McWhinnie said. The VIU women will play either the Capilano Blues or the Douglas Royals on Friday.
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We’re definitely peaking at the right time. I get that sense.
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VIU Mariners player Jenna Carver goes for a lay-up during a PacWest game against the Quest Kermodes earlier this month at the Vancouver Island University gym. Provincials start today (Feb. 27) on the Lower Mainland.
Both potential opponents play man-to-man defence and play hard and physical basketball. “I want to see us come out with a little fire and force our tempo on our opponents,” the coach said.
Meanwhile, VIU’s men (16-5) earned the No. 2 seed in their PacWest table, which also earns them a bye into Friday’s semifinals. The Mariners men take a lot of momentum into provincials having crushed the
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Chargers 104-65 in the season finale. “We’re definitely peaking at the right time,” said Matt Kuzminski, coach of the M’s. “I get that sense from our guys, I get that sense from the way we’re playing.” VIU’s men weren’t playing for an undefeated record, but there was a little something on the line in the last game as guard Brandon Jones was trying for the league scoring title. Jones scored 39 points on 16-for-26 shooting and will share the scoring crown (21.6 points per game) with Cartiea FrenchToney of the Quest Kermodes. “[Jones] was pretty motivated to do that. He was pretty focused to start the game and he came out attacking,” said Kuzminski. “But even though that was his goal, I thought he took good shots and he still got a lot of other guys involved.” The coach said the bye to the semis allows his team to be focused with its preparation. It expects to play Quest but it won’t count out host Douglas. “I think we’ll be very well prepared and we’ll be ready to play,” he said. Those are marks of an experienced team, which the defending-national-champion Mariners certainly are. “If we can take anything from last year it would be to not get too far ahead of yourself and really take it one day at a time,” Kuzminski said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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The Nanaimo Clippers expect to go into the post-season playoffready, no matter what. But winning their last regular-season game would sure give them a boost. The Clippers get to end off the 2013-14 campaign with a home game this Friday (Feb. 28) against the Powell River Kings at Frank Crane Arena. The Shipmen are coming off a pair of losses last weekend in which they got away from their systems a bit, said captain Scott Prier. “We clinched [a playoff spot] and we kind of got a little bit excited and you can’t do that,” he said. The referees must have thought the Clippers looked overly enthusiastic, as the team was penalized significantly more often than the opposition all weekend. “[Coach Mike Vandekamp] likes us to play on the edge,” Prier said. “You’ve got to learn to play on the edge and not cross it.” The goals in the final game, said the team captain, will be for the Clippers to win, of course, but also get back to their brand of hockey. “Focusing on the details and playing hard,” Prier said. GAME ON … The Clippers and Kings face off at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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End of winter means start of ball Last weekend’s snowfall came as a rude reminder that winter isn’t quite over. However, despite that last gasp of freezing weather, the fact is that spring is quickly approaching. And one sure herald of the upcoming change in seasons is notice of the approaching ball season. On the local scene, Nanaimo Minor Baseball has been holding player registrations during the past month and forms are available online at the new website www. baseballnanaimo.com. Completed forms can be mailed in or dropped off at Kirby’s Source for Sports on Bowen Road, but they must be received by tomorrow (Feb. 28) to avoid a late fee and possible wait-list complications. Divisions for players in minor baseball begin with T-ball for youngsters born in 2008-09. Then comes the rookie league for those born in 2007, followed by tadpoles born 2005-06 and mos-
quitos born 2003-04. will be held on SaturPlayers born 2001-02 day and Sunday from are pee wees, then 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both comes bantams born days downstairs at 1999-2000 and midgets the Beban Park fieldplayers born 1996-98. house. Registration ranges There is a Learn from $90 for T-ball to to Play division for $190 for bantam and players born 2008-09, midget. a peanut league for The minor baseball those born 2006-07, season usuthen U10, ally begins U12, U14, thorpe around midU16 and the report April and U19 division Ian Thorpe runs until born 1995Columnist late June, 97. Registrafollowed by tion is from all-star sum$85 up to mer ball $125. continuing More until the details end of July. about NDMF Also regisare availtering now able online for the upcoming ball at www.nanaimofastseason is the Nanaimo ball.org. and District Minor Meanwhile, the Fastball Association. Nanaimo Breakers Boys and girls ages Association is also 4-19 from Ladysmith now forming youth to Lantzville wanting teams for the spring to play softball are minor fastpitch softwelcome. The season ball season ahead. runs from mid-April One registration has until near the end already been held, of June and players with others scheduled must be signed up by at the Oliver Woods this coming Sunday Community Centre (March 2) to avoid a on March 8 from 10 late fee. To that end, a.m.-2 p.m. and March registration sessions 26 from 6-8 p.m. Regis-
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Crunch time Nanaimo Buccaneers player Dayton Boutilier, left, checks a Campbell River Storm opponent during Game 3 of the teams’ best-of-seven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League series. The series resumed Wednesday after press time and continues tonight (Feb. 27) with Game 5 facing off at 7:15 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Dover girls pin down Island wrestling title The Dover Bay Dolphins took care of matters on the mats and won a Vancouver Island championship. The girls’ wrestling team edged Ucluelet for gold at the tournament, held Feb. 15 at Gulf Islands Secondary School. Faye Tuck pinned all her opponents en route to gold in her weight class and was the
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Throughout his lengthy career singer/songwriter Charlie Major has achieved many things, including Juno Awards and Canadian Country Music Association Awards. But on Saturday the country singer will be making another first in his career. On Saturday (March 1) Major will be performing in Nanaimo for the first time. “I’ve never played there,” he said. “I actually worked at a sawmill in northern Vancouver Island when I was 18.” Major is no stranger to performing on the road. Since his breakthrough into the Canadian music scene in the early 1990s, he has performed throughout Canada and around the world. “I look forward to playing everywhere all the time. Seriously, I know it sounds corny but I do. The audiences are great. I love it,” he said. Major, who was born in Quebec, became involved in music when he was a young boy. “I think it kind of picked me,” he said. “I started playing piano when I was about eight and picked up the guiI never wanted go tar when I was about 10 or 11 and it just on stage and every took off from there. It’s just what I’ve always night thinking done.” In 1993 Major that I feel stupid released his debut wearing these album, The Other Side, great success. clothes and I don’t with The following year he want to be singing took home his first of three Juno Awards. this song, even if it Major was eventually signed to a major U.S. is a hit song. label and was forced to relocate to Nashville. Things didn’t work out. Major explained that the label wanted him to totally change his creative direction, which was something he didn’t want to do. “I just wanted to do what I wanted to do,” he said. “I never wanted go on stage and every night thinking that I feel stupid wearing these clothes and I don’t want to be singing this song, even if it is a hit song.” Major decided to leave the label and return to Canada. He recalled an interview he saw with country artist Waylon Jennings, which played a factor in his decision. ◆ See ‘SONGWRITING’ /B4
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the orchestra, is a senior student at Nanaimo District Secondary School and has studied violin with Karl Rainer. Following graduation, Mather is hoping to study violin at a higher level. “Next year, I am hoping to go to [University of Victoria] or [University of B.C.] for violin,” she said. Lee is a student at Dover Bay Secondary School and studies with Leslie Krull. She has been a member of the orchestra for two years. Stroink, who is home-schooled, has also been with the orchestra for two years. Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra cellist and board member Bruce Farquharson said the young performers are all talented in their own right. “These are local students who have been taken into the orchestra and we like to give them a chance to experience soloing with an orchestra, which is a fairly rare opportunity,” Farquharson said. The event will also feature a variety of music performed by the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. Farquharson said that part of the orchestra’s mandate is to provide a strong mentoring program for young players. “This represents the ongoing endeavours to encourage more students to play string instruments and to be able to take part in the resource that is the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra,” he said. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20; $10/ students. Those under the age of 12 will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the Port Theatre box office at 250-754-8550 or online at www.porttheatre.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Guitar gift leads to music career
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LARySSA cAmpbeLL performs at Dinghy Dock Pub. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN
It was a gift that sparked Laryssa Campbell’s musical interests and eventual endeavours. “I didn’t really have much growing up and somebody gave me a guitar when I was about 13 and I just picked it up and started playing,” Campbell said. “I started singing along to it and I wrote my first song within a week. I just kind of took off from there,” Three years later, Campbell found herself performing at various festivals and events around the Maple Ridge area. “I first really started performing when I was about 16 doing some festivals and weddings and things like that,” she said. “Once I turned 19 and I was of age, that’s when I got into the bar scene and started really picking it up.” Campbell eventually released a three-track demo CD a year later. However, when she was 22-years-old she decided to take a break from her musical journey and moved to Alberta to focus
more on her family life. blues, country, rock and kind After a couple of years of of classic rock,” she said. dedicating her life to raising “But once I moved here to her son, the Prince Rupert, the Island almost two years B.C., native decided to reloago now ... I’ve been focuscate to Vancouver Island ing on kind of an indie rock and restart her career. On sound.” Wednesday (March 5), she Despite having trouble will be performing at the Din- with song writing, Campbell ghy Dock Pub. had no problems finding her Campbell said she initially voice after a lengthy stretch had trouble getting back into of time off. a songwriter mentality. “The singing was constant, “I was definitely in a writI never gave up the singer’s block once I ing. I’ll sing in tried to get back the shower. I’ll into it. I couldn’t sing in the car. write the songs Music is around that I used to me 24/7. Just write,” Campbell because I gave it said. “Usually my up for a bit, writoriginals tend to ing it and playing be very personal it, doesn’t mean I and emotional stopped singing. and in touch. I I am a natural was able to relate singer.” my situations into If she was to the songs very release a demo LARySSA cAmpbeLL easily. It did come CD now, it would naturally for a be much different long time but definitely with than the one recorded when that break, it took me awhile she was 20, she said. to get back into it. She’s holding off on releas“It just takes a lot of pracing more music at the tice. It is not like riding a bike moment because she wants when you write music. You to better establish herself on cannot just jump right back Vancouver Island. on the wagon. You gotta work “I am still working on origiat it,” Campbell added. nals,” she said. “Right now I She has also made adjustjust want to focus on getting ments to her sound and style. out there and playing live.” “I was definitely playing arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Songwriting awards special to Major u From /B1 “I remember him doing an interview once years and years ago and the interviewer ask him if he had anything that he didn’t like singing on stage and right away he said ‘Luckenbach, Texas. I hated that song. I hated recording it. I hated singing it.’ And that’s his biggest hit ever. And I thought I never want to be like that,” Major said. “That was my thinking when I turned them down.” Fortunately for Major there isn’t a song of his that he hates singing. Since 1993, Major has recorded six albums. His most recent, Shadows and Lights, was released in 2004. The country singer said that of all the albums he’s recorded, his fourth album,
444, was the most challenging to put together. “You’re busy touring and interviewing ... so you don’t have all the time to sit down and write and work,” Major said. “So that was probably the most challenging one. The ones after that came a little easier but 444 that was the hardest one to do.” Over his career, Major has performed around the world and with artists such as ZZ Top. He won three Juno Awards and seven CCMA Awards. “As a songwriter I really enjoy getting the songwriter awards,” Major said. “They are all amazing, though, because you work so hard to get to a certain point. As a kid growing up, you have dreams and you watch these shows of people getting awards and your heroes and
all the sudden you’re standing there getting it. So, they are all special.” In 2006, Major was on the HGTV show Holmes on Homes. “It was fun actually,” he said. “I got on the show through some people I knew. I got to meet Mike [Holmes] and it’s funny it was Mike’s birthday right around the time I was suppose to be on the show. So I wrote a song for him for the show and so he ended up using it for the show.” Since then Holmes and Major have become friends. “He’s a real nice guy, and a busy guy. It was a great experience and a lot of fun,” Major said. Charlie Major performs at the Queens with Jayden Holman on Saturday (March 1). arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Museum seeks out artifacts from community The Nanaimo and District Museum Society is marking its 50th anniversary by reflecting on the past. To celebrate this once in a life-time event, the museum is asking members of the the community to join them in the celebrations by donating artifacts or photos that showcase the history of Nanaimo in 1964. A display about what the Harbour City was like in the 1964 is currently being con-
structed. In addition to the display, anniversary events are scheduled for April. The museum is also hoping to reconnect with people who were involved in the early days of the museum. “We are creating a 1964 collection to commemorate our city the year the museum society started,” said Debbie Trueman, museum general manager, in a press release. “We’re
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Can Toyota’s Tundra ride alongside heavyweight brands like Ford, GM or Ram?
Tugging at the tails of top selling trucks If there is one segment of the auto business that takes dynamite to get people to change brands, it’s the full-size pickup truck category, I’m sure most of us know of someone who is a “Ford guy” or The Tundra is “Chevy diehard” owner, even as capable as and getting him or her to move to a new many of the domestic truck would be almost brands but in some impossible. ways it still has a way It wasn’t until the last to go to truly be an Toyota Tundra was introduced in 2007 that alternative to Ford, Toyota was a real conGM and Ram. tender. That 2007 Tundra and this refreshed 2014 Zack Spencer model are designed, engineered and even built in America, helping to pull loyal domestic buyers away. The Tundra is even as capable as many of the domestic brands but in some ways it still has a way to go to truly be an alternative to Ford, GM and Ram.
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is a step up from the lower trims but not nearly as supple and luxurious as the new batch of interiors from Ram and GM. Those trucks, in particular, have almost luxury-sedan interiors that make the driver forget they are in a truck. The Tundra, in comparison, is a bit stark, featuring a hard, simple plastic dash and door pieces that don’t compare. The centre screen is smaller than many competitors are, and the screen embedded in the instrument cluster is small. What has been improved is the overall layout of the centre console. The back seat is massive and flips up with just one hand to make room for interior storage. I found the last Tundra to have a very high seating position that limited headroom. This new 2014 seems to have a better seating position, no longer crimping headroom for taller drivers. Drive Powering the Tundra are two V8 gasoline engines. The base model has a 4.6L V8 with 310hp and 327 lb.-ft. of torque. The larger 5.7L has 381hp and 401 lb.-ft. of torque. This is one area that the Toyota cannot compete; there is no V6 offered and no diesel (Ram only), which the domestic makers do offer. By limiting the available engine options and not having a heavy-duty model that will certainly diminish the
number of domestic buyers willing to give Tundra a try. On the road, I was surprised at just how rough the ride is in comparison to the all-new GM trucks, which really are like driving a big sedan. I would also place the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 a very close second in ride comfort. The Tundra is choppy on rough roads and the noise level is on the high side. Toyota claims to have improved ride quality on this refreshed 2014 model but I am not a fan of the ride. Verdict The Tundra is a capable truck. When equipped it can tow up to 4760 kg, which is on the high side in this class. What surprised me the most was the real “trucky” ride. I have had extensive seat time in all three domestic brands over the past year and I have to say that they are best sellers for a reason – the refinement is rather dramatic. The Lowdown Power: 4.6L V8 with 310hp or 5.7L V8 with 381hp Fill-up: 15.8L/11.0L/100km (city/highway 5.6L) Sticker price: $26,750-$54,000 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
Looks As part of the 2014 redesign, Toyota went about setting up a slightly different look for each of its trim levels. Sold as an SR5, Limited and Platinum, each has a variation of the oversized front grille. The wheel openings are now larger and squarer, framing wheel sizes ranging from 18-inches on the SR5 and Limited and 20-inches on the Platinum. The Tailgate has a soft open feature, stopping it from slamming down, that is fantastic but there is no side step or ladder into the bed the way Ford and the new GM trucks have. Sold as a regular car, double cab or Crew Cab, there is a model for most buyers. Inside Just as the outside was redesigned to have a unique character for each trim, the inside mimics this idea. The Platinum model I tested is covered with a diamond pattern, or quilted look used on the leather seatbacks, side door inserts and dash front panel. It
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Cold-weather fun on four wheels ‘‘
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The man from BMW once called me a hooker. Surprisingly, I wasn’t that offended. I actually laughed at such a descriptor, as did everyone else around me. I didn’t feel so bad because I wasn’t the only one in the group labelled thusly at the brand’s Driver Training; a full day of driving 3 Series sedans (back then) to improve our own car control. I didn’t have too many years of driving experience back then but I unfortunately I had picked up a few bad habits on the road. What’s a ‘hooker’, according to the instructors at the German automaker’s training? Someone who hooks his or her hand into the steering wheel when making a turn. It’s a big boo-boo and not an effective way to drive. It’s also totally unsafe should an accident
occur in the process. Needless to say, pointing out the ‘hooker’ in me caused me to change my habits for the better. In other words, be careful where you put our hands so as to not lose control! And in the most recent installment of learning car control with BMW, no such noun was used when relating to my technique. Thank goodness. It’s minus 15 degrees at the ICAR track in Mirabel, Quebec. The sun is out and there’s a lineup of all-new 435i coupes just begging to be driven. Some are equipped with the brand’s all-wheel drive system. Some are rearwheel drive. Regardless, I’ll have my way with both configurations by the end of the day, so to speak. The adventure is better known as the winter driver training program, offered exclusively at the ICAR location. That said, you don’t need to own a BMW to participate. Learning car control in less than perfect circumstances is available to all who have $795. In my opinion, it’s money extremely well spent. The day starts out with an in-class session that goes over theory and what will be executed throughout the various exercises. It’s kept relatively short so we have more drive time. It’s mentioned that we’ll be practicing manouevres
Driveway columnis Alexandra Straub navigates snowy roads and only hits one pylon. with and without electronic help, to put both power and performance to the test. Oh yeah. Proper seating position is outlined when we initially get behind the wheel. Then we’re off. You might ask what is the point behind putting one of BMW’s latest products sideways on an ice track in subzero temperatures. My initial answer is only three letters long and to the point: fun. But that’s only a byproduct of what the impetus behind the program is; a program that started back in 1977 and is now offered in 35 countries. The main goal is safety. It’s to introduce drivers to
techniques that might help correct the car if it is not doing what you want it to for whatever reason. For example, if your wheels are pointed in one direction, but your car is going in another, what should you do? Or, if you feel the back end of the car breaking loose, how do you wrangle it in? Putting yourself and the 435i through the paces in a safe and controlled environment is the best place to learn. If you spin out, you’re not going to go into oncoming traffic. You just stop,
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET A shower of daffodils to the nursing staff on the sixth floor of NRGH for their thoughtful and competent care in spite of understaffing and an old and deteriorating building.
BEEF To the city for not taking better care of Nanaimo roads. The old Island Highway and Terminal Avenue are a disgrace. BOUQUET A special shout out to Dr. Raymond Shred. Due to a bacterial infection and deplorable treatment he has lost so much: his business, his mobility and his health. Despite two back surgeries and life in a wheelchair, he maintains his grace and sense of humour. What a positive, lovely man.
BEEF For the monthly multiple sirens and all the flood signs that clutter our Harewood neighbourhood. We have four signs around our nearby intersection. Is there no end to the bullying of Harewood? BOUQUET To the ambulance paramedics, doctors and nurses at NRGH whose gentle care for my mother in her final days created the silver lining for a very dark week. Among others, we thank Cheryl, Tammy, Bonnie and Angela, Dr. Delaney and Dr. Spry for their respect, kindness and understanding.
BEEF Actually I do own a motor vehicle, thank you. I find your comment, from the looks of it, quite rude. I was trying to make eye contact with you at the crosswalk. BOUQUET To Greg for your random act of kindness in purchasing lunch for our group of 10 at Piper’s Pub on Jan 22. A heartfelt thank you from our group from Highgate at Nanaimo Seniors Village. You made our day.
BEEF To city council and some of their staff for making a sick person go through hoops to try to seek justice for accidents on their property. Step up to the plate and do the right thing.
BOUQUET I am submitting a truckload of spring flowers for the Nanaimo Women’s Centre. Congratulations to Leslie and her team in their new location at 150 Selby St. Feathers up, and a heartfelt thanks for the good work you do for the women in our community.
BEEF To the people who thought $5 was a good enough tip for a $300 meal. My granddaughter always gives good service. BOUQUET A cartload of spring flowers to the wonderful lady who paid my grocery bill at the Superstore. I had forgotten my wallet, dashed home to get it and was astounded upon return to learn my bill had been paid by stranger. You are so kind and since I don’t need the money will forward it to Loaves and Fishes.
BEEF To the aquatic centre. Many incidents of stolen shoes, clothes, etc., from men’s changing room. Even left in lockers. Please do more patrolling. BOUQUET To the young man walking his dog who noticed me struggling to remove my groceries from my car and came to my assistance. Your thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. Thank you from a grateful senior.
BEEF To disgusting doggie bags everywhere you look or walk in Cinnabar Valley. People who have dogs should have to put their doggie bag at the sidewalk and have a truck pick it up like garbage. BOUQUET To the Branch 10 Legion Robbie Burns Celebration. Who knew haggis was delicious? The Brigadoon dancers and cadets were an example of young people at their best. The meal and presentation was outstanding and all in all a very pleasant evening for all ages.
BEEF To companies that do not give an annual raise to good workers who go out of their way from the normal work. I doubt bosses are affected.
BOUQUET A great big thank you to the emergency room staff at NRGH. From the moment we walked in the front door, we were treated royally. My wife had fallen on the ice and cut her head. The attention she received was first class. We are very fotunate to have such a fine facility staffed by such caring people, in our own backyard.
BEEF To the complaining neighbour. There is a legitimate reason for being unemployed. It’s due to the very hard-hitting economic recession that’s plaguing Nanaimo, so try and be more understanding. BOUQUET To the nice gentleman at the 7-11 who after admiring my dog handed me a bag of home-made doggie treats. My dog loved them. BEEF To the person who whined about the News Bulletin’s first paper of 2014 having nothing but bouquets. Get a life. Being positive is way more constructive and I loved it.
BOUQUET To Lori at the self-checkout at Save-on-Foods Terminal Park for her alertness and to Lori and Shawn for their detective work at returning my money. BEEF To the bank for its republican capitalistic way of doing business by phoning customers with less than $100,000 in holdings and telling them to leave the company or be charged $250 a year to do business. Is there any wonder why the world is in the shape it is? BOUQUET To the cashier at Nanaimo Dollar Tree store at 3200 Island Highway. Her name is Darlene. So happy, smiling, cheerful. She’s a ray of sunshine. BOUQUET To the person who deposited my lost car keys into a mailbox, as requested on one of the tags hanging on the key ring. My keys were delivered by mail via the veterans’ organization. BOUQUET To the honest person who handed in my loaded handbag that I stupidly left in a trolly at Costco’s handicapped parking. This person makes me feel proud of the human race. BOUQUET To Canadian Tire for its new petfriendly policy. Having my dog with me makes shopping more enjoyable and gives me peace of mind while shopping. BOUQUET To Columbia Bakery for a wonderful giant jelly donut cake. Thanks for making a special order. BOUQUET To all the bus drivers who are so nice to all your passengers. What a great bunch. BOUQUET To the kind gentleman in the lineup behind me at Superstore who paid my grocery bill. I will certainly pay it forward.
Submit your own Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.
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Team effort Nanaimo Clippers players present Daryl Major of The Wolf/The Wave radio station, middle, with $1,000 toward his Relay for Life fundraising efforts. Players on hand for the cheque presentation at Frank Crane Arena include Devin Brosseau, left, Colton Dahlen, Scott Prier and Brendan Taylor. Photo submitted
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Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a public hearing has been scheduled in your area with respect to a proposed Electoral Area ‘A’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1620.02, 2014 and will be held: Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 Location: Cedar Heritage Centre – Room A, 1644 MacMillan Road, Cedar Time: 6:30 pm What is the Official Community Plan Amendment about? This is an RDN initiated amendment to the Yellow Point Aquifer Protection Development Permit Area (YDPA). The proposed amendment generally applies to the area outlined on the map below. How will this affect me? If adopted, this Amendment Bylaw will amend the YDPA as summarized below: 1. To provide a site specific method of determining cistern tank volume. 2. To provide more exemptions (activities which can occur without a Development Permit) including: a. construction of a dwelling unit where there is an approved surface water supply that existed prior to July 26, 2011; b. construction of a secondary suite; c. construction of a dwelling unit where there is a well that existed prior to July 26, 2011 which produces a minimum of 3.5 m3 per day and will be connected to the proposed dwelling unit; and, d. all renovations, alterations to existing dwelling units, and the replacement of a dwelling unit with a new dwelling unit.
Where can I get more information? A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant documents may be inspected at the Regional District of Nanaimo office at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo until March 5th, 2014. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays.
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The public hearing for this bylaw will be held by Director McPherson or his alternate as a delegate of the Board. All persons who consider their interest in property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submissions at the public hearing. Written submissions provided in advance of the public hearing must be received by 4:30 pm March 5th to ensure their inclusion in the public record. Questions or Comments? Please contact the RDN Planning Department @ Phone: 250-390-6510 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111 Fax: 250-390-7511 Email: planning@rdn.bc.ca Mail: 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2
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Education aimed at caregivers In just five years, as many as 50 per cent more Nanaimo residents and their families could be facing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, according to Alzheimer Society of B.C. Caregivers in Nanaimo can learn tools and strategies for
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Donations help replace theft When news surfaced that a children’s choir from Africa was robbed of cash and iPads during a concert stop in Nanaimo, people wanted to help. Shayd Johnson, owner of Elephant Room Creative, set up an online donation page to help raise money to replace the gear stolen from the Watoto Children’s Choir in January. The fundraiser collected about $2,000, which was forwarded on to the choir. “I knew that something needed to be done to show that our community showed compassion and this crime should
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