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Colliery dam costs rise to $1.6 million I committee looks at research into remediation options.

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Firefighters clean up equipment after dealing with a fire that ripped through a rental house on seventh street early monday. the blaze, still under investigation, displaced 10 people living in the home. there were no injuries.

Marijuana job fair attracts hundreds of applicants By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

If potential employees had experience with marijuana, then last weekend’s job fair at Tilray was their chance to brag about it. Tilray, the company behind the new medical marijuana facility at Duke Point, hosted its first hiring fair over the weekend, attracting more than 400 resumés and 250 interviewees. Philippe Lucas, vice-president of patient research and services for Tilray, said the company was “very impressed” with the number and quality of people who turned out and has little doubt it will hire from the

pool of candidates. There could also be more hiring efforts in the near future once the company knows where employee gaps still exist. “It was very successful for us,” Lucas said. “I think [it was a] combination of a great opportunity to get involved in an emerging company and new industry ... and I think part of it is the interest and attraction of working in a legal setting with medical marijuana.” Lucas said most people were very professional and well-prepared. Many seemed to enjoy talking about their experience with marijuana and medical mari-

juana, which is isn’t something people usually bring up in a job interview, he said, adding that “it’s a novel experience – here you get to brag about it.” The company was searching for up to 60 employees to fill jobs ranging from management to cultivation and horticulture. Tilray will be contacting people as early as this week, with aims of getting new employees trained before its launch April 1. The company is still wrapping up its first phase of renovations and is in the process of securing a licence from Health Canada to grow, process and distribute medical marijuana to patients across the country. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Expenses tied into the century-old Colliery dams now top $1.6 million, according to the City of Nanaimo. Nanaimo officials say $1.6 million has been spent on the Colliery dams since 2012, including close to half a million dollars for work commissioned through a new technical committee. The most recent costs – estimated at $470,000 – come from engineering firm Golder Associates, which was hired by a technical committee of city representatives and special interest groups to research remediation options. City staff members had originally pegged the work to cost between $100,000 and $400,000, but it was only a rough estimate, according to Tom Hickey, the city’s general manager of community services, who said they hadn’t previously known the scope of work. Expenses are still within more than $2 million set aside for mitigation work and isn’t expected to hit taxpayers in the pocketbook, but Mayor John Ruttan says he still expects criticism from the public. “I don’t think the taxpayer will be happy about it, but I don’t know we had an alterna-

tive,” he said, adding if there was support to get an early start on the dams, circumstance might have been different. As it stands, the project is like a taxi, he said – “the longer you ride, the more you pay.” “It’s just a really frustrating thing all the way around and very expensive thing all the way around, but finally we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Ruttan said. Multi-phased work on the dams kicked off in October, when Nanaimo city council unanimously agreed to launch a two-year process to address the risk posed by the middle and lower Colliery dams during a major quake or flood. The process focuses on remediation of concrete structures – an option council originally dismissed because of an estimated $17-million to $30.7-million price tag. The technical committee and Golder Associates have been charged with reviewing data and coming up with options for long-term repairs. Golder, which recently did core drilling work to test the state of the dams, is expected to present its findings around remediation this month. It is not known if the information will be made public. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Nanaimo school board voted to send a letter to

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ter on the board’s behalf, asking the government to withdraw an appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling related to class size and composition, the two items that were stripped from teachers’ contract in 2002. The board is also

asking that the province provide funding to cover the cost of re-implementation of class size and composition and bargain in good faith as it negotiates with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation on a new collective bargaining agreement, before the start of the next school year. The school district forecasted a shortfall of close to $6 million for the upcoming school year but it could decrease to $3 million with surplus and budget cutbacks. “I find it almost criminal, and I’ll put that in quotes, to use the monies on legal fees, lawyers, etc., when that money should be going to our students and to actually still go on with an appeal and just to get, in my opinion, off the hook,” said trustee Donna Allen, who proposed the motion. “This is the second time now that the government has been told, ‘Go in a different route.’” To have an appeal and to have it go on for another year was not right, she said.

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Green Lake residents will have two years to hook into the municipal sewer system before Nanaimo officials crack down on ‘stragglers.’ Nanaimo city council opted to phase in fees and give Green Lake-area residents more time to connect to a new municipal sewer system, during an open meeting last week. The move will give 27 landowners until 2016 to hook into the sewer service before they are given warning notices. People will also see a gradual increase in connection costs instead of an immedi-

ate $1,800 charge, beginning in March. The city originally agreed to waive the $1,800 connection fee until Feb. 28. The move “defers the time when the city is going and [issuing 180-day] notices to connect and allows people a bit more time to find ways to connect both financially and technically,” said Poul Rosen, the city’s manager of engineering projects. “By the same token, it also increases the cost to people that have waited.” The City of Nanaimo agreed to install sewer services in the Green Lake area in 2011, almost four decades after amalgamation. There were concerns aging septic systems could be affecting the health of the lake. It is now mandatory for residents to join the system. As of this week, the city will

charge $600 for connection fees and put notes on property files that limit building permits and subdivisions. The charge will increase to $1,200 in 2015. So far the majority of landowners – 71 of the potential 98 – have joined the system or are in the process of hooking in. Some people have claimed making the connection will impose a financial hardship, while others say they already have a system that works and don’t plan on using the city system. There will be ‘stragglers,’ said Rosen, adding the city will eventually need to find a way to deal with them. The waiver program has cost the city approximately $130,000 in lost revenue, while $1.5 million has been spent on design and construction of the new system. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cart competition luke Shorting, of Team Switzerland, gives teammate arden Haseltine a shove down the hallway in a round of human curling at Nanaimo Christian School. The school celebrated the 2014 Winter Olympics with its own version of the games Feb. 20, when students formed teams representing countries and took part in such sports as ice block luge, human curling and other offbeat forms of competition not currently sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee.

Council votes against cell tower proposal By Karl yu the News BulletiN

It’s not just residents who have trouble getting cell service on their phones along Hammond Bay Road – emergency services do not have the ability to communicate in the area. Nanaimo Fire Rescue chief Craig Richardson said better cellphone reception along Hammond Bay Road would be beneficial as cellular data issued is used for mobile computers on fire trucks. “We do lose connectivity for those in certain areas down there as well,” he said. “There are times when we don’t have that capacity to transmit data to the computers in the fire trucks, however between cellular phone and radio, we’ve been managing our communications, although it has been problematic for us.” He said emergency services use a communications infrastructure on Cottle Hill, adding that he hasn’t heard any reports of delays. While communication in the area used to be an issue for emer-

gency response too, radio upgrades have made things easier. “In terms of being able to communicate with emergency responders, we’ve done some improvements in there in the last year,” Richardson said. “We have a radio repeater (amplifies low-level signals) in the area that backfills some of the coverage on radio.” Nanaimo city council voted 8-1 against supporting a Telus cellphone tower proposal for the parking lot at Piper’s Pub last week, which would have remedied the gap in cellular phone coverage. The decision came much to the disappointment of Coun. Bill McKay, the lone councillor who was in favour. He said he wished more consideration had been given to people who get into trouble along the Hammond Bay route. “I was really disappointed that wasn’t taken into consideration,” McKay said. “I’d sure hate for anybody to be driving down the road in the middle of the night and go off the road because they’ll

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Application No. PL2013-089 3389 Jingle Pot Road Electoral Area ‘C’

Regional District of Nanaimo bus driver Bill Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, we HEARING Friend takes attendees OF A PUBLIC NOTICE advise you that a public hearing has been scheduled in your area with respect of a press conference PL2013-089 No. Application to the proposed “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision on a tour in one of B.C. Amendment Bylaw No. 500.390, 2013” and will be3389 held: Jingle Pot Road Transit’s new comElectoral Area ‘C’ Date: March 12, 2014 pressed natural gas a public Location: Mountain View Elementary, E. Wellington you thatRoad, we advise Act,2480 Government the Local 891, and 892 of to Sections 890, Pursuant buses. The buses are Nanaimo BC “Regional District of Nanaimo proposed the to respect with area your in scheduled been has hearing more environmentally No. 500.390, 2013” and will be held: Amendment Bylaw and Subdivision UsequiLand Time: 7:00 pm friendly and have eter engines. 2014is the Zoning Amendment about? March 12,What Date: E. Wellington 2480located Elementary, View MountainTo Location KARL YU/T he News BULLeTiN rezone the property at 3389 Road, Jingle : Time:

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CompRESSED gaS buses in use on Nanaimo transit. By Karl yu The News BulleTiN

With a fuel station to accompany a fleet of new compressed natural gas buses, the Regional District of Nanaimo maintenance garage could become a refuelling hub. The regional district board approved a licence of occupation agreement with B.C. Transit last October, which saw the construction of the station at the Hammond Bay Road facility at the cost of $2 million, and the potential exists for fuelling similar vehicles. Dennis Trudeau, regional district general manager of transportation and solid waste services, said buses and other compressed natural gas-fuelled vehicles could use the facility, something

echoed by B.C. Transit president and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “We’re looking at this as a fuelling station opportunity as the need for CNG in this community grows and this facility will be available to those other users,” Achadinha said. “For example, if other municipalities around the Regional District of Nanaimo, a lot of their public works vehicles, if they converted to CNG, we would look at an opportunity to use this as the fuelling station.” The station is expected to be operational sometime this week. Trudeau said the potential to fuel other fleets is good not only for transit but also for the community. “If there are other fleets, maybe the garbage trucks, some other type of long-haul buses, if they went to CNG, we’d be able to fuel them here as well,” said Trudeau. The regional district and B.C. Transit unveiled the new compressed natural gas buses on Friday and among

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Lack of practice space challenging local teams

ParkS aNd rEc cuts dry-floor areas from three to two.

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District considers disposition of property

The Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) is considering the disposition of property located at 260 and 262 Irwin Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4X5, formerly known as Princess Royal Elementary School. This property is no longer required for future educational purposes.

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Nanaimo acme Timbermen lacrosse player Jon diplock takes a shot on goal during a team practice at the Lions’ Sport centre outdoor box on Wall Street last summer after the ice went back in the arena.

had to book arenas in Parksville and Duncan for practices, games and training camps. “It’s unfortunate that as a result of the allocation of the dry-arena space, roller derby in Nanaimo has not had the opportunity to grow as rapidly and consistently as other sports and has not had the opportunity to grow at the same rate as other municipalities,” said Darlene Stevens, Harbour City Rollers player. Richard Harding, the city’s director of parks, recreation and environment, said decisions regarding ice and dryfloor allocation were made in an effort to maximize the usage of the arenas. “Even though there’s some prime-time constraints for some groups, we can accommodate all the historical uses,” Harding said. “With budgets where they are, it was a more effective way of utilizing the facilities and a chance of keeping them full.” City councillor Fred Pattje pointed out that the city is grappling with a projected property-tax increase that he said isn’t sustainable. “The motion that I’m going to make is going to try and deal with 2014 and find some sort of solution that is going to help all of you,” he told the users. “But I really urge you to

be aware of the financial constraints … It’s not going to be easy and if it’s going to cost extra money, it’s going to be twice as hard.” Dr y-floor users argued that they weren’t offered the chance to pay for additional arena hours. “Constraints and cutbacks are a way of life now. However, what I’m struggling with is how is the cutback to giving more ice time reasonable here? That’s not a cutback,” said Darlene Brebber, a lacrosse director. Dubenski said dry-floor users don’t want to make the issue “a hockey versus a lacrosse proposition” and said it’s broader than that. “I’m suggesting that there is a demand in this community that’s not being met.” The city’s recreation committee will meet Wednesday (March 5) and decide on a recommendation that will then be brought back before the commission. “We’re going to have a lot of discussion amongst ourselves with staff and see if we can come to some solution that will hopefully make most of us happy…” said Coun. Ted Greves. “Maybe we shouldn’t have torn down the Civic Arena.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Council terms are workable There is certainly some merit to extending the term of office for municipal councils, regional districts and school boards from three to four years. After all, there will be more time for elected officials to pursue their strategic visions. That could be important when you consider the first year of a new term currently is consumed by newcomers getting used to their duties and the third and final year is focused on the next election. That only leaves a brief period to do the people’s business. Four-year terms would allow for greater consistency, more actual governing to take place. A four-year term would also bring civic leaders into line with federal and provincial politicians who must be lobbied for all-important funding grants. However, longer terms could also have a significant downside. Particularly, people considering to run for office would be asked to give up another year of their lives. That could be challenging for mayors and councillors in small communities where the responsibilities are extensive but the compensation is more reflective of volunteerism. There’s already a challenge with getting younger people, including in their 40s and 50s, to run for office. But are they going to agree to four years when the salary doesn’t reflect the disruption to careers and families? And for those retirees who traditionally fill a lot of posts, will longer terms pull them away from heading south, spending time with grandkids or other activities? At a time when there is considerable public apathy about the electoral process, it’s difficult to know if these so-called reforms from the provincial government will help or send even more people heading for the hills. As always, it will be up to the electorate to mark our ballots thoughtfully and demand good governance for the entirety of council’s term. Really, that should have been our expectation all along. 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.

Public becoming used to destruction Last June, Energy and Mines encroaching on agricultural Minister Bill Bennett was land as it seeks to amass more entrusted with conducting a industrial land for port-related core review of spending and expansion. The port authority services for the newly elected already owns some agricultural Liberal government. land and may purchase more. In November, the Globe Last November, Delta city and Mail revealed that the council finally caved in to the Agricultural Land Commission Southlands project on the would come under the control former Spetifore Farm and is of the Ministry of Agriculture, asking Metro Vancouver to while the Agricultural remove that land from Land Reserve would its designated Green FOOD be split into northern Zone. MATTERS and southern zones Before and after Marjorie Stewart and authority for Pat Pimm was the northern zone appointed Minister of would be transferred Agriculture, he wrote to the Oil and Gas to the commission to Commission. lobby for withdrawal After some of agricultural confusion, it was land for rodeo and admitted that the campground use in review group would Fort St. John. be looking at the In 2009, the Fraser commission and the reserve. Institute released a report The ALR faces several major calling the commission’s threats at this time. B.C. mandate “land use restrictions Hydro’s proposed $7.9-billion, that rank among Canada’s 1,100-megawatt Site C dam most severe” and blaming the project would flood 5,116 ALR for spiraling house prices hectares of agricultural land. in the Lower Mainland while In December, the Energy bemoaning “incalculable loss Minister informed B.C. Hydro of property owners’ economic that if the project is approved in freedom.” The report attacked the environmental assessment concerns for increased local process, the government will food, claiming that citizens remove the affected lands have expressed their preference from the ALR and from the by buying from supermarkets commission’s jurisdiction. and stretching the theory of Metro Vancouver is asking comparative advantage to justify the federal government to ban importing foreign products. Port Metro Vancouver from Agricultural land in our

province is under constant threat from speculators who are gambling that it will become easier to get land out of the ALR for various kinds of urbansprawl developments and foodscarcity denialists who choose to believe that the supermarkets and dollar stores will always be full of cheap food. On Feb. 16 the Real Estate Foundation of B.C. released an open letter to Premier Christy Clark saying “without protection, farmland can be lost to irreversible uses during an era when British Columbians are becoming increasingly concerned about where their food comes from.” In my book, most of these threats come under the heading of insatiable demand, which will never stop until either a firm stand is taken in favour of protection of land for future food production or the whole resource has been laid waste. The greatest threat, and the one that speculators and profiteers rely on, is the phenomenon Jared Diamond calls “creeping normality,” whereby the general public becomes so accustomed to gradual destruction that we stop noticing the devastating impacts of our careless ways. u Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of the Nanaimo Foodshare Society. marjorieandalstewart@shaw.ca

‘Agricultural land in our province is under constant threat.’

LETTERS

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Jobs plan was just hot air To the Editor,

Re: Editorial cartoon, Feb. 25. The cartoon was brilliant! There’s Christy Clark, sitting in the gondola of an aircraft balloon, with nothing but a toy balloon to raise her aloft, while she exults in the heady ride that is to come. The gondola is labelled ‘LNG.’ Two years ago, Clark unveiled her jobs plan when she promised the private sec-

tor would create thousands of new jobs. Reality check: the private sector actually lost 12,000 jobs in the first ten months of 2013. And have you noticed where many new jobs are located? In the North and in Alberta. A recent article reported the increased activity at Nanaimo airport with all the charters carrying our young men to Fort McMurray and Kitimat. What a life. Dad has to live the dreary life

in camps while mom has to manage the household and bring up the children alone, often along with a job of her own. Adrian Dix had a much better idea: Provide training for our young people so they will have more choices of where to work. A skilled workforce develops our most valuable resource, our people.

Arlene Feke Nanaimo

Government responsible for rift with teachers To the Editor,

Re: Time to end bloody B.C. school battle, Opinion, Feb. 6. What has caused this major rift between the teachers of B.C. and the Socred and Liberal governments? In my view the problem first arose in the election campaign in 1969 wherein the BCTF ran an ‘apple campaign.’ Little red apple stickers were handed out to members of the public if they supported education. The Socred government of the day was outraged at teachers taking part in the political process. It was the view of the government that teachers were civil servants and therefore were not to be involved in the political process. The Socred governments of the past and the current Liberal government do not want to negotiate class size and other terms and conditions with teachers. They want to dictate the terms of the relationship. This is illegal. The Supreme Court

ruled twice on this issue and said twice that the government is absolutely wrong and that terms illegally stripped from the contracts must be reinstated. The government should have known in 2002 when it introduced the legislation that it could be found to be illegal. To ask for a stay of the legislation or argue that it will cost too much money is a specious argument. They had no difficulty giving scores of millions of dollars in tax breaks to corporations early in 2002. No doubt the clawback from teacher contracts helped pay for that gift. It is time for the government to assume responsibility and act in the best interests of all citizens in B.C. and clean this mess up. At the end of the day the government has the power to control expenditures in the public sector through the budget process so no one is going to run away with the piggy bank. Nelson Allen Nanaimo

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Sharing water may not be in Nanaimo’s best interests, says letter writer.

Water deal made hastily To the Editor,

Re: Nanaimo councillors approve water deal, Feb. 27. Once again, council moved precipitously on this significant issue despite the lack of either a clear business plan or a regional government framework. Staff’s report contained insufficient evidence to permit a rational business decision to be made on public policy. Due diligence was not available to anyone involved: another shameful rush to questionable judgment which leaves Nanaimo open to similar requests for water from other neighbouring water-poor areas while they and the province point to this agreement as a precedent. I am not against a shared water system. I just want to be crystal clear about what water, when, with whom, under what circumstances and at what cost. Water may be a human right, but there is a substantial difference of opinion about what this means in the real world. The interests of Lantzville and its developers were well-served last night by Nanaimo’s council. Whether Nanaimo’s interests were well-served remains to be seen.

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Watermain flushing is part of our annual routine maintenance. Flushing is achieved by Watermain flushing is part of our annual routine maintenance. Flushing is achieved by releasing waterwater in theinmains through fire hydrants and and stand pipes. This This causes a bubbling releasing the mains through fire hydrants stand pipes. causes a of air which may discolor the water. are added the system. bubbling of air which may discolorNo thechemicals water. No chemicals areto added to the system. Lantzville water water users users may experience somesome discoloration in their We recommend Lantzville may experience discoloration in water. their water. We recommend thatonyou do laundry weekends or evenings to avoid of discoloration of This that you do laundry weekends or on evenings to avoid discoloration clothes, etc. etc. the Thisquality should of notdrinking affect thewater. quality of drinking water. shouldclothes, not affect We thank youyour for your cooperation andapologize apologize for this may cause.cause. We thank you for cooperation and forany anyinconvenience inconvenience this may If you have any questions please call the District of Lantzville office at 250.390.4006 If you have any questions please call the District of Lantzville office at 250.390.4006 from from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

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Colliery dams safe during typical winter To the Editor,

There has been much confusion about emergency measures and the water levels at the Colliery dams this winter. Residents have raised safety concerns during very typical winter weather after learning that the city was close to implementing emergency measures on Jan. 11. The important thing to note is that it is only if the lower dam overtops that there is concern for dam failure and this would take a day or two to occur after overtopping begins. On Jan. 11 the water level that caused so much concern was 40 centimetres, which is 1.6 metres below the top of the dam. When water levels reach 0.6m emergency measures begin. The city begins monitoring the levels more closely and prepares for the next step. At 0.9m residents are called to prepare for possible evacuation. At 1.2m, sirens sound and people are evacuated. This is still 0.8m below the top of the dam. We were told that the highest water level recorded in the last 34 years was 0.9m, well below the dam crest. So I believe, with these facts in mind, our typical winter weather is very unlikely to cause overtopping of the dam this winter.

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To the Editor,

With reports of sunfish and scallops dying off our coasts, can there be a link to Fukushima radiation? Or is it the acidification of carbon drawn into the ocean? Or, the culmination of many human practices? What do incinerators do to add to

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per lb

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2$ for

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Slice Cream Ice Cream 11.5lt

10 Bake @ 375 O Farenheit Approx. 20 – 25 min. until golden brown on top

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ENJOY BRIGHT, SUNNY SAVINGS ALL OVER THE STORE! Fres

Sunrise Farms

Min. 1.2kg

FAMILY PACK

Bone in Turkey Breast

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

AA GRADE

n Be

Family Pack, 11.02 per kg

• Free Run • Grain Fed

Locally Raised BC Poultry

per lb

Leclerc Chocomax Coated Chewy Bars

GET 1

Duncan Hines

Cool Whip

500ml

5000 Europe’s Best

FOR

Gourmet Delight Chef’s Spinach

Bacardi Mixers

Frozen Concentrated Fruit Mixer

Sun-Maid

Natural California Raisins

Kraft

Cheese Pizza Mix 850gr

3000

FOR

Rogers

Hershey’s

10kg

200-350gr

Flour

Chipits

907gr

10,000

Danone

DanActive Probiotic Drink 8x93ml

750gr

250ml

1000

Simiply Poultry

Breaded Chicken

12-16x100gr

450gr

Kraft

3000

Bonus Q-Points

Yogurt

Creamy Home-Style Frosting

515-535gr

Danone

Duncan Hines

Moist Deluxe Cake or Cupcake Mix

per lb

FREE

EVEN MORE SPECIALS ON YOUR QF APP!

bonus

500gr

Works out to $1.50 each. Offer in effect Mar. 3-9, 2014

192gr

points

11.02 per kg

per lb

BUY 1

PER

Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast Fillets

11.02 per kg

Family Pack, 11.02 per kg

d ia

Inside Round Marinating Steak

h Ca na

Canadian AA

11.02 per kg

Sunrise Farms Fres

Inside Round Oven Roast

GRADE

n Be

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Bone In Chicken Thighs

h Ca na

• Free Run • Grain Fed

Canadian AA

AA d ia

Danone

Creamy or Silhouettes Yogurt 650-750gr

3$ for

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“TAKE 5” AND ENJOY THESE DELICIOUS SELECTIONS! Canadian AA

450gr

Fletchers

5 $ 5

500gr

Grimm’s

Naturally Smoked Sausage 375gr

Bonus Q-Points

Grimm’s

European Wieners 375gr

Boston Warehouse

Handy Tool Set

Lunchmate Stackers

3 Piece

103gr

5,000

Designs vary by store March 3-9, 2014

Each

Office Tool Set 4 Piece

Comox - Port Alberni Powell River - Qualicum Foods - Courtenay

Natural California Raisins Mini-Packs, 14x14gr

2$ for

Mezzetta

2 3

250gr

San Pellegrino

Sparkling Fruit Beverage

6x330ml

99 Plus Applicable Fees

Selected, Assorted Sizes

Soft Figs, Dates, Plums or Apricots

Napa Valley Bistro Olives

Selected, Assorted Sizes

Trophy

Mezzetta M tt

Pickled Vegetables

Mezzetta

Mrs. Leeper’s or Eddie’s

Napa Valley Gourmet Pasta Pasta Sauce 340gr

709ml or 708gr

Quaker Brownie Mix 900gr

3000 Qauker Muffin Mix 900gr

3000

Mezzetta

Napa Valley Bistro Basil Pesto Homeade Style, 177gr

points

bonus

Great lunches start at QF

Sun-Maid

5 $ 5 $

375gr

Boston Warehouse

Schneiders

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Turkey Bacon

500gr

Lilydale

Dry Cured Bacon

Bacon

n Be

Smokies

GRADE

PER

Boar’s Head

Grimm’s

2 X 8oz Pack

d ia

Strip Loin Steak

11.02 per kg

Fres

h Ca na

Whole Pork Tenderloin

Quaker Natural Bran 300gr

3000 Heinz Tomato Sauce No Salt Added 398ml

1000

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MARCH IN FOR GREAT PRICES THAT BRIGHTEN UP EVERY AISLE! Black Diamond

Knorr

907gr

Black Diamond

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

Cheestrings

340gr

336gr

1lt

907gr

for

4 3$ 4

for

Dressing

Tomato Ketchup 1lt

2$ for

for

Old El Paso

227-510gr

398ml

Refried Beans

Dinner Kit

for

100% Juice or Sparklers

Jolly Time

907gr

12x340-355ml

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

136-298gr

2$ for

for

125-133gr

35gr

276-306gr

283-298gr

Gourmet Steamers

Gatorade

Nutella

for

5 99

Fried Potatoes Hashbrowns

Margarine 1.36kg

375gr

2$ for

99 2

Scotch Mints, Jui’cee Jelly Beans or Gummi Bears

99 2

Lactantia

99 Wasa

Cream Cheese

Crispbread

250gr

200-275gr

for

SAVE ON SWEET TREATS AT SWEET PRICES!

Plus Applicable Fees

Dare

Steamers

5 3$ 5

Country Style, 1kg

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Perform Thirst Quencher

McCain

Imperial

6x591ml

Healthy Choice

Seasoning Mix

for

Microwave Pop Corn

Popping Corn

Old El Paso

Jolly Time

525-685gr

12’s

810-907gr

425-505gr

Assorted Sizes

Old El Paso

Crunchy Shells

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Free Run Large Brown Eggs

Tortilla Chips or Salsa

220gr

General Mills

Island Gold

Tostitos

Popcorn

MAKE IT MEXICAN NIGHT WITH OLD EL PASO!

Smartfood

Dole

Nature Valley Value Size Granola Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Variety Pack 272-552gr

ENJOY BIG SAVINGS ON LITTLE SNACKS!

475ml

680ml

Sauce

for

270gr

Kraft

E.D. Smith

900gr

Family Size Potato Chips

for

Italpasta

Lay’s

Italpasta

425ml

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

for

454gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

127-214gr

Pasta

796ml

Barbecue Sauce

Pickles

Perogies

175-200gr

Tomatoes

Bull’s Eye

Vlasic

Cheemo

Kraft

Italpasta

500gr

for

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Kicking Horse

Crispy Minis Rice Cakes

157ml

1lt

Quaker

Nestle or Del Monte Dessert Cup

100% Pure Apple Juice

2’s

Nanaimo News Bulletin 15

ENJOY BRIGHT, SUNNY SAVINGS ALL OVER THE STORE!

SunRype

Lipton Soup Mix

Cheddar Cheese

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Dare

Blossom Cookies

DareJubes or Ultimate Jui’cee Jumbo Gums Cookies 907gr

150-200gr

325-350gr

2$ for

3$ for

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MARCH IN FOR GREAT PRICES THAT BRIGHTEN UP EVERY AISLE! Black Diamond

Knorr

907gr

Black Diamond

Cheddar or Mozza Style Slices

Cheestrings

340gr

336gr

1lt

907gr

for

4 3$ 4

for

Dressing

Tomato Ketchup 1lt

2$ for

for

Old El Paso

227-510gr

398ml

Refried Beans

Dinner Kit

for

100% Juice or Sparklers

Jolly Time

907gr

12x340-355ml

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

136-298gr

2$ for

for

125-133gr

35gr

276-306gr

283-298gr

Gourmet Steamers

Gatorade

Nutella

for

5 99

Fried Potatoes Hashbrowns

Margarine 1.36kg

375gr

2$ for

99 2

Scotch Mints, Jui’cee Jelly Beans or Gummi Bears

99 2

Lactantia

99 Wasa

Cream Cheese

Crispbread

250gr

200-275gr

for

SAVE ON SWEET TREATS AT SWEET PRICES!

Plus Applicable Fees

Dare

Steamers

5 3$ 5

Country Style, 1kg

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Perform Thirst Quencher

McCain

Imperial

6x591ml

Healthy Choice

Seasoning Mix

for

Microwave Pop Corn

Popping Corn

Old El Paso

Jolly Time

525-685gr

12’s

810-907gr

425-505gr

Assorted Sizes

Old El Paso

Crunchy Shells

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Free Run Large Brown Eggs

Tortilla Chips or Salsa

220gr

General Mills

Island Gold

Tostitos

Popcorn

MAKE IT MEXICAN NIGHT WITH OLD EL PASO!

Smartfood

Dole

Nature Valley Value Size Granola Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Variety Pack 272-552gr

ENJOY BIG SAVINGS ON LITTLE SNACKS!

475ml

680ml

Sauce

for

270gr

Kraft

E.D. Smith

900gr

Family Size Potato Chips

for

Italpasta

Lay’s

Italpasta

425ml

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

for

454gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

127-214gr

Pasta

796ml

Barbecue Sauce

Pickles

Perogies

175-200gr

Tomatoes

Bull’s Eye

Vlasic

Cheemo

Kraft

Italpasta

500gr

for

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Kicking Horse

Crispy Minis Rice Cakes

157ml

1lt

Quaker

Nestle or Del Monte Dessert Cup

100% Pure Apple Juice

2’s

Nanaimo News Bulletin 15

ENJOY BRIGHT, SUNNY SAVINGS ALL OVER THE STORE!

SunRype

Lipton Soup Mix

Cheddar Cheese

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Dare

Blossom Cookies

DareJubes or Ultimate Jui’cee Jumbo Gums Cookies 907gr

150-200gr

325-350gr

2$ for

3$ for

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“M A RCH in” FOR GREAT PRIC ES Cappolo

Vienna

Hot Capicolli

per 100gr

Bonus Q-Points

Homous Dip

Sunrise

5000

points

bonus

Crisco Shortening 1.36kg

Brie

3000

Small

Canadian C

S Shredded Parmesan P

per 100gr

Medium Almond Chicken Chop Suey Medium Sweet & Sour Pork

Vidal Sasoon Hair Colour 1’s

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Boneless Skinless Haddock Fillets

95 5

925 895

Previously Frozen

per 100gr

Steelhead Fillets

per 100gr

Fresh

3500

PER

100 gr

for

CHINESE FOOD

Medium Chow Mein

49 per 100gr

49 Available at Select Stores

per 100gr

Ling Cod Fillets

Nivea Men’s Shave Gel Selected, 198gr

7500

Fresh

1500

Just For Men Mustache Colour 1’s

1 2 2

Creamy Plain Havarti

SEAFOOD CENTRE

Secret Deodorant Selected, 45-48gr

7500

per 100gr

Blue

Schneiders

Maple or Cajun Pastrami Deli Salad Chicken Breast

Family Pack

Snapple Beverage Selected, 473ml

5000

Maplelodge

Castello

5000

Tre Stelle Deluxe Mozzarella 340gr

per 100gr

CHEESE CENTRE Chateau Versailles

Roast Turkey Breast

Each

Black Forest or Honey Ham

Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef

Continental

Machine Peeled Shrimp

per 100gr

www.nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 17

GREAT PRICES BRIGHTEN UP EVERY AISLE! Large Kaiser Buns

Raisin Bread

60% WholeWheat or White

$ 99 6 pack

for

Cheesecake

Bonus Q-Points

Banana Muffins

Bagels

Coffee Cake

6 pack

99 6 Pack

Villaggio

Selected

Buns

Italian Bread

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Natural Almond or Cashew Butter

for

The Greek Gods

7 for

Avalon

454gr

Jumbo Paper Towels 6’s

Coconut Grove

Pure Virgin, 454gr

Arm & Hammer

2.03lt

399

for for

1lt

Saran

Cling Plus Clear Plastic Wrap 60m

299

per 100gr

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Ginger Slice 330gr

Quality Fresh

Hold the Salt Pine Nuts 90gr

100% Pure Rice Bran Oil

2X Concentrated Liquid Laundry

2$ Alfa One

Organic Coconut Oil

White Swan

Bathroom Tissue

100% Brown Rice Pasta

500gr

Organic Salted Butter

HOUSEHOLD White Swan

Smarties

340-454gr

Selected, 430-615gr

Nestles

Rizopia

Greek Style Yogurt

500gr

Silver Hills

2$5

for

Nuts To You

SSprouted ute ted Whole Wh Grain Bread

Double Roll, 12’s

2$5

6 pack

5000

6-8’s

510gr

18 Pack Cookies

BULK

BAKERY

Lemon Meringue Tarts

Organically Yours

Organic Raw Whole Cashews 200gr

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Drop D r in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM ffor or a fresh fresh h

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

Extra Large Florida “Indian River”

Extra Large

Star Ruby Grapefruitt

8$ for

Mexican “Premium”

Fresh Asparagus 4.39 per kg

per lb

2lb bag

2$ for

5 14

MON.

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

Fresh Zucchini Squash 2.18 per kg

Italian Grown n

2$ for

ORGANIC

Organicc uit Kiwi Fruit

Luna Bouquet

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS March 2014

for

14oz bag

Mexican “Medium”

Organic Bunched Carrots

per lb

ORGA NIC ORGANI C California Fresh 4” Daffodil

per lb

Mini Cucumbers

Cameo Apples 2.84 per kg

BC “Hot House”

Washington “Premium”

Baby Cut Carrots

for

Red, Yellow, or Orange Peppers 5.49 per kg

3 California “Green Giant”

Mexican “Hot House”

N IC A G OR

BC Grown “Extra Fancy”

Organic Royal Gala Apples

BAG

4.39 per kg

for

752-9281 723-3397 468-7131 954-2262 287-2820 485-5481

per lb

IC ORGAN

1 lb

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TURNER, Harry June 28, 1928 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 24, 2014 Harry Turner passed away peacefully on the afternoon of February 24, 2014 at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Harry was predeceased by his first wife, Ila Patterson. He is survived by his loving wife, Verna Turner; sister, Vera (Frank) Roth; step-children: Loren (Bob) Hooton, David (Gisela) Hykawy, Linda (Garth) Markewitz, Richard (Barbara Judt) Hykawy, Barbara (James) Halipchuk, Harold Hykawy, Michael Hykawy, Gordon Hykawy, Beverly (Roger) Compain; many nieces and nephews; step-grandchildren: Carmen (Brad), Fawcett, Raylene Hooton, Brock Hooton, Crystal (Phil) Parenteau, Jen Gorda, Nick Gorda, David Hykawy, Brian Halipchuk; step great-grandchildren: Mason Fawcett, Kylee Fawcett, Bentley Gorda and RenĂŠ Parenteau. Harry had a passion for hunting, fishing and gardening. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00am on March 11, 2014 at the Yates Funeral Chapel.

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We are saddened to announce Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in Nanaimo, on February 24th, from Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He was predeceased by his much loved wife, Joan in 2005. Jim will be missed by his daughters, Patricia Punnett (Victoria) and Janet Saunders (Nanaimo); sons-in-law, Jon Punnett and Bob Saunders; cherished grandchildren: Elizabeth Punnett, Hilary Punnett, James Saunders and Gareth Saunders; and greatgranddaughter, Amara Garcia. Jim grew up in Winnipeg where he and Joan were married in 1950. All his working life was spent in the CN Passenger Claims Department (Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Edmonton). He retired to Victoria in 1980 and relocated to Nanaimo in 1991. Jim was a mason (Scottish Rites) and a life long member of the Presbyterian Church. He loved reading about the railway history of Western Canada and was fond of military band music. He was a founding member of the Rutherford â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hearts in Motionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walking group. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at Nanaimo Seniors Village, where Jim resided for the last 4 years. Donations, in Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, may be made to your local SPCA.

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DIOTTE, David J.

he family of Dave Diotte is sad to announce his sudden passing on February 25, 2014. Dave was born in Montreal, Quebec, February 8, 1937 but spent most of his life on the BC Coast working as a fisherman and logger. He retired from Ridley Terminal in Prince Rupert before he settled in Nanaimo, in 2001, and made many friends with his favourite pastime, bowling, his true love. Dave is survived by his partner and friend of 39 years, Maureen Smith; his son, Shane (Susan); his daughter, Kelly Gorsek (Silvo); his step-daughter, Teri; and step-sons, Darren (Debbie), and Cameron. He also leaves behind, grandchildren: Caitlin, Brenna, Drake, Cher, Autumn, Cam Jr., Chantelle, Kayla, David, Stefan, and Katelyn. A reception will be held March 9, 2014 at Brechin Bowling Lanes, Nanaimo at 3:30p.m. Bring your favourite story about Dave. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to Youth Bowling. Another service will be held in Prince Rupert, date to be announced.

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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 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, W/D, F/S, granite tiles, beautiful, 17-pce kitchen cupboards, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 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

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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.

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$225,000. Great neighborhood two story home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. Completely renovated. See for details.: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

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.

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REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 17.4 Acres pristine elevated property priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple artesian wells, utilities to property line. Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000. 250-641-1848

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DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 1 bdrm furnished, city/ocean view, quiet bldg. NS/NP. Refs. (250)753-1930.

NANAIMO: TOP floor 2 bdrm Apt. Clean and quiet building. Avail. now. Central location, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. NS/NP. Refs. $775/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

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ALEXANDRIA MAILLOT performs at Dinghy Dock Pub. Independent Film Series at Avalon Cinema Sundays at 1, 4 & 7pm; Mondays at 7pm

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inger/songwriter Alexandria Maillot remembered the day she met legendary songstress Jann Arden in 2006. “I was so worried,” Maillot recalled. “I didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes. I was very intimidated.” Maillot was just barely a teenager but her musical talents had caught the eye of David Foster who invited her to perform at the opening of the Michael Lee Ching section of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The Prince George native would be appearing at the televised event alongside Arden. “It was an overwhelming experience to suddenly work with all these people who are actually relevant in the music industry,” she said. At first Arden was very quiet with Maillot, but it didn’t last long. “We were in a car going to this area to record some stuff and she [Arden] hadn’t really said anything,” Maillot said. “Something happened and I can’t remember what she said but it was one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard in my life and it made me realize that she is a real person and I don’t have to worry about it ... she made me realize that you can be successful and people can respect you but it doesn’t need to affect your mind.” Maillot, who’s in her early 20s, has since gone on to be featured on Oprah Winfrey’s website and won a handful of contests including the Vancouver Island Exhibition Songbird contest and Victoria Idol. On Wednesday (March 5) Maillot will be performing at the Dinghy Dock Pub in Nanaimo. The self-described “swoon pop” artist is looking forward to the show. Maillot, a Peak Performance finalist, has been singing since she was seven years old. In 2012 she released her debut EP, Just Another Girl. She said that she just fell into a musical career path. “I started to write and I really enjoyed writing ... then just after a handful of performances and musical endeavours it just cemented my want to be able to do something in the arts,” Maillot said. “In the last year it’s really made more sense to me.”

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Music has always been central to Alexandria Maillot’s life. She performs at the Dinghy Dock Pub on Wednesday (March 5).

Maillot has lived throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island and previously attended Mark Isfeld Secondary in Courtenay and Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville. She graduated high school at the age of 16 in order to focus on a music career. “My goal was to graduate so I could get out of high school and start focusing on things I wanted to be doing,” she said. “I was able to add a lot of courses into one semester and get out early. I had gone to four different high schools and I was home schooled for a few semesters. When I was in high school I graduated with a bunch of people I didn’t even know.” Maillot’s music was once featured on American Airlines inflight entertainment and one of her co-writes, Revolution, was featured on Swiss singer Stefanie Heinzmann’s debut album Masterplan, which was released by Universal Music, and went gold in Germany and Switzerland. “There was a time when I just applied for a bunch of different things,” she said. “It was really cool because one of my songs got picked up to be played on their in-flight enter-

tainment section, which had over 500,000 views.” In 2004 Maillot travelled to Bucharest, Romania where she performed at the Golden Star International Song Contest. “It was this children’s festival trying to get different nations together. So all these children from around the world were brought into the festival,” Maillot said. “It was an amazing experience and I really appreciate the opportunity to have done it.” Maillot, who also appeared alongside Amanda Seyfried in the 2011 film Red Riding Hood, currently interns at Music Heals Charitable Foundation, a non-profit charity that supports music therapy services in communities throughout the province. “That’s something I am really interested in,” she said. “Obviously music is something that I want to be doing for the rest of my life, but the fact that it can impact people in a way that helps them get better peaks my interest up. I am very excited about being involved in that and creating a bunch of shows so more people can learn about music therapy.” arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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with CEO Sasha Angus The Nanaimo economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with innovation island, is preparing to release an economic impact analysis of the Nanaimo technology sector. As part of a series of economic studies, the technology sector was selected due to its growing impact on our local economy, and the wealth of opportunity that it represents for our workforce, business owners, investors and our community as a whole. The rationale for undertaking this report was to create the most up-to-date inventory of businesses, data and economic impact analysis of Nanaimo’s tech sector in order to support and inform important decision-making for industry, stakeholders, policymakers and government. The Technology economic impact study will be released for public viewing on Thursday (March 6), and will be available on the NeDC website, www.investnanaimo. com. As part of the release of this report, the NeDC will be hosting an online discussion via Google hangouts, a video-conferencing tool. This is an exciting opportunity learn more about our tech sector with innovation island and the NeDC, discussing the impact of our technology industry and some of the fantastic work being done in this sector locally. This is an excellent time for our technology companies. Given the ubiquity of broadband access in the region, entrepreneurs who wish to start new businesses in the tech sector have greater opportunities than ever before to locate their businesses where they wish. The continued shift to a knowledge

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A Nanaimo-area thrift store is the first in town to conduct business in bits and bytes with cryptocurrency. Brad Nelson, coowner of Treasure Island Thrift Shoppe, located in Village Square in Cedar, is taking Canadian money plus Bitcoin and Dogecoin at the virtual currencies’ going rates. The store started taking payments in virtual money, also known as cryptocurrency Wednesday, giving customers another payment option alongside cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. “I’ve been looking at cryptocurrency for a little while now and those are the two that I decided to go with simply because Bitcoin has an intrinsic value – people have understood its value,” Nelson said. “Of course, it’s value isn’t backed. It’s

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Brad Nelson, co-owner of Treasure Island Thrift Shoppe, is trading in virtual currency as well as hard cash and credit at his store in Cedar after customers in the U.S. Midwest and Scotland expressed interest in digital denominations.

based on supply and demand.” Virtual currency is money that can be used online to purchase products and services, similar to any other currency system. Cryptocurrency was introduced in 2009 and is becoming more widely accepted although it has had some controversy surrounding it, not because of the currency itself, but because it was quickly picked up as a way of financ-

ing illicit activity. In 2013 the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation shut down Silk Road, an online black market, and seized 144,000 bitcoins valued at the time at more than $28.5 million US. A bitcoin or dogecoin has a trading value relative to standard currency. One bitcoin is currently trading somewhere north of $290, but instead of being backed by a commodity, such as gold or oil, a crypto-

currency’s value is based on demand for the currency itself. Bitcoins are broken down into fractions to represent smaller denominations. One millibitcoin, for example, equals 1/1,000th of a bitcoin. Dogecoins, while gaining in popularity, are currently trading at the much lower value of about 12 cents. Countries like Canada and the U.S. are considered bitcoinfriendly markets. u See ‘BITCOIN’ /25

District of Lantzville Incorporated June 2003 INVITATION TO TENDER economy has driven sectors that are traditionally less technologydriven to adapt new ways of doing business and consequently branching out into the tech sector. Nanaimo is home to a diverse and thriving technology sector representing a significant contributor to the region, in terms of impact from GDP, household income, employment and fiscal (or government taxes). Our unique businesses, as well as the regional organizations and individual thought leaders in the tech community, are what make this sector thrive in the region, making its contributions to the region reach impressive heights. we look forward to sharing this illuminating report on one of our key industry sectors, and hope that you will join us on Thursday at www.investnanaimo.com/ Technology. if you are not able to join us live, the video discussion and report will be available for viewing any time after March 6 at the same webpage.

DISTRICT OF LANTZVILLE LANCREST TERRACE WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT Sealed Tenders marked “Tender for District of Lantzville, Lancrest Terrace Watermain Replacement” will be received at the office of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd, PO Box 790, 194 Memorial Avenue, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G8, up to 2:00 pm local time, on Tuesday March 18th, 2014, after which time they will be opened in public. The work includes the supply of all materials, labour, and equipment to install: •

Approximately 430 m of 150 mm dia. watermain on Lancrest Terrace between Dickinson Road and Lavender Road, with appurtenances.

Tender documents will be available at the office of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., 194 Memorial Ave., Parksville, B.C., after 2:00 pm on Tuesday March 4th, 2014, on payment of $100.00 plus GST per set. This payment is non-refundable. Cheques should be made payable to Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd. Technical enquiries regarding the project shall be directed to Kevin Dougan, EIT, of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., at telephone (250) 248-3151 or fax (250) 248-5362 or email kdougan@ koers-eng.com. Award of the contract is subject to sufficient budget funds being available for the project. The proposed project superintendent, subcontractors, schedule of completion, size of workforce, proposed equipment, previous experience, and submission of suitable references from other municipalities on other similar sized projects will all be considered in review and acceptance of the tender. Tenders must be accompanied by the specified Bid Bond, payable to the District of Lantzville. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The District of Lantzville reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interests of the District, as detailed in this invitation and the tender documents. Tenders not conforming to the specified requirements may be returned to the Tenderer without consideration. Mr. Fred Spears, Director of Public Works District of Lantzville P.O. Box 100 Lantzville, B.C. V0R 2H0

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u From /24 Vancouver recently had its first bitcoin ATM machine installed in which cash can be withdrawn based on bitcoin accounts. Large companies that accept bitcoins include Overstock.com, TigerDirect and Zynga. The University of Nicosia in Cyprus is the first accredited school to accept bitcoins for tuition payments. “There was a bitcoin crash not too long ago and, I don’t remember the name of the company right now, but there was a tech company that picked up a whole bunch of bitcoin and that shot the value back up again,” Nelson said. Even though most of their customers don’t buy products from the store online, there are potential customers as far off as Scotland and Chicago, Ill., who expressed interest in buying products online using cryptocurrency. The added payment method could spark more sales and interest in the store, which has expanded to include home and office furniture and other products.

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There is nothing illegal about trading in a virtual currencies, Nelson said. He simply converts the currency to Canadian cash and pays taxes on the converted value. Nelson said he believes he is the only company in Nanaimo to trade in cryptocurrency although several companies in Victoria, Parksville and Port Alberni trade in it as well. Cr yptocurrency payments are processed using smartphone technology by scanning quick response codes and then the user types in the purchase amount, which is transferred almost instantly to the merchant’s account. The process is otherwise similar to a regular debit or credit card transaction. “The only difference is rather than ringing the cash through the till or my card reader, I’ll be ringing it through on the smartphone and then ringing the transaction through the till,” Nelson said. For more information, please visit https://bitcoin.org or http:// dogecoin.com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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CITY OF NANAIMO COMMUNITY ROADSIDE LITTER PROGRAM

The 2014 program is available for a limited number of registered non-profit groups that: · Can supply a minimum of 6 volunteers who are at least 12 years of age and provide adult supervision. · Collect litter along two kilometres or more of assigned City streets and/or public areas. · Can provide necessary insurance, transportation and communications. · Agree to have supervisory personnel undertake appropriate safety training provided by the City.

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If you’ve never felt totally comfortable at a meet-and-greet or networking event, have we got something for you. Introvert or extrovert, seasoned schmoozer or wallflower – you can learn how to have fun at business socials, attract business contacts through improved networking and communications skills, and leave a positive wave when you network with the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce’s new professional development workshop series. Work that Room is the title of the chamber’s first Lightning Talks event at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Thursday (March 6), 5-7 p.m. VSP Media is co-presenter of the event. The evening opens with a no-host bar to allow time to meet and network with the presenters. Then, four fast-paced, eight-minute sessions get underway u Work That Room – Networking Basics with David Hatchman of VSP Media; u Comprendo/No Comprendo – Networking with ESL clients and colleagues with Gavin McConnell of VIU;

u Elevator Up! – Nick West of Enable Business Consulting teaches you how to create your own infomercial; u Who Was That Guy with Shawn Hildebrandt of Steve Marshall Ford who also bring his “Zigster” persona. Twelve lucky guests will be invited to present a Lightning infomercial – a 45-second elevator pitch with Lightning Evaluations provided as part of the high-energy, multi-faceted workshop and networking evening. After the workshop section, guests can immediately practice what they’ve learned with continued networking. A no-host bar and live music presented by Dave Hart are part of the evening. Tickets are $24 or $19 for members of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Leadership V.I. and Young Professionals of Nanaimo. Please visit www.lightningtalks.ca or call 250-756-1191 for tickets. For information about other upcoming 125th anniversary events, please visit www. nanaimochamber.bc.ca.

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Clippers skate into playoff hockey Inbrief basketball

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BCHL TEAM will play Powell River in first round.

GAME 1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. Powell River Kings. Tuesday (March 4) at Powell River’s Hap Parker Arena, 7 p.m.

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The Nanaimo Clippers made one mistake at the wrong time and lost to the Powell River Kings. Now the two B.C. Hockey League opponents are switching to playoff mode, and although mistakes will be magnified, the Clippers are confident they can clean up their game at the right time. The best-of-seven series between the Clips and Kings begins tonight (March 4) in Powell River. The combatants will be quite familiar with one another after playing a close-checking contest Friday at Frank Crane Arena, a 3-2 Kings victory. The game looked to be heading for overtime until Powell River pounced on a giveaway and scored in the last minute of the third period. “It was kind of a look ahead at what playoff games are going to be like,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “Tight, hardfought, close battles throughout the game.” Sheldon Rempal scored both goals for Nanaimo and the Clips used both their goalies, Tanner

GAME 2 Wednesday at Powell River, 6:30 p.m. GAME 3 Friday at Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m. GAME 4 Saturday at Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m. GAME 5 March 10 at Powell River (if necessary). GAME 6 March 11 at Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m. (if necessary). GAME 7 March 12 at Powell River (if necessary).

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Powell River Kings player Jarryd Leung, left, checks Nanaimo Clippers opponent Josh McArdle during Friday night’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena.

Kovacs and then Jayson Argue, as they tried to set up their roster the way they wanted for playoffs. The Kings, on the other hand, needed every point as they tried for an Island Division title that they ended up just missing. So the Kings (36-16-2-4) draw the Clippers (27-281-2) in Round 1. “We’ve been with them all year, really,” said

Rempal. “I think we play kind of a similar game to them and it’s kind of a hard-working [style] that’s going to win you the games. I think we can definitely compete with them.” Powell River won six of the eight meetings with Nanaimo in the regular season, but five of the games were decided by one goal. “I think we’ll relish the

role of being an underdog in the first round and play with a lot of spirit and passion,” Vandekamp said. “[We’ll] just go do the best that we can and we believe that we can make some noise in the playoffs this year.” The Kings are led offensively by Jarid Lukosevicius, who scored 59 points, and Drew Dorantes, who scored 29 goals.

The Clips’ leading scorer in 2013-14 was Brendan Taylor, who scored 23 goals and 55 points. “You need your top players to be top players. That’s a lot of pressure but that’s something that comes with being a first- or second-line guy,” Vandekamp said. “But the playoffs bring strange and unpredictable heroes sometimes and I’ve seen that with my own eyes many, many times.” ICE CHIPS … For playoff ticket information, please call 250-751-0593 or visit www.nanaimo clippers.com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Buccaneers bounced out of junior B hockey playoffs The Nanaimo Buccaneers weren’t able to pull off a playoff upset. The Bucs were eliminated from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League post-season on Friday, losing 3-0 to the Campbell River Storm up Island to drop their first-round series four games to two. Nanaimo didn’t fizzle out without a fight, as Game 6 saw some back-and-forth hockey as both teams finished with 40 shots on goal. Ryan Waldhaus made 37 saves for the Bucs but the Storm got power-play goals in the first and second periods to build a lead. The Bucs had pushed the series

to six games with a 4-2 win the night before at the Nanaimo Ice Centre in which Johnathan Speer, Garrett Dunlop, Jake Calverley and Thor Rosback scored goals and Waldhaus earned the win. “Winning and losing … you can learn lots from both, but it’s not who you are,” said Brad Knight, Bucs coach. “Who you are is how hard you work. The rest of it you can’t control.” ICE CHIPS … Under the VIJHL’s crossover playoff format, Campbell River will play the Victoria Cougars in one semifinal series and the other semi has the Comox Valley Glacier Kings playing the Peninsula Panthers. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Campbell River Storm player Joe Costello, left, checks Nanaimo Buccaneers opponent Garrett Brandsma during Thursday’s game at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

VIU teams earn silver, bronze Neither of Vancouver Island University’s basketball teams get to go to nationals, but both ended their seasons with podium finishes. The VIU Mariners men’s team placed second and the women’s team came third at the Pacific Western Athletic Association championships on the Lower Mainland this past weekend. The M’s men lost 90-84 to the favoured Langara Falcons in Saturday’s final. Brandon Jones scored 32 points and had 13 rebounds for the VIU men. The M’s women beat the Camosun Chargers 51-43 in the bronze-medal game with Jocelyn Jones and Heather McCarthy scoring 12 points apiece. VIU’s ladies had been upset 50-47 in overtime by the host Douglas Royals the day before.

Wildcats, Isles both advance Two more local high school basketball teams are through to the big dance. The Wellington Wildcats and Nanaimo District Islanders finished second and third, respectively, at senior AAA boys’ Island championships and advance to provincials. The tournament was held this past weekend at the Wellington Secondary School gym and the host ’Cats made it to the title game, which they dropped 57-39 to the Isfeld Ice on Saturday night. NDSS beat Reynolds 79-65 in the third-place game. Welly’s Tyler Radelja, Dylan Dorsey and Malcolm Rush were tournament all-stars, as were ND’s Tyus Barfoot and Callum Gemma. To see an action photo from the tournament, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/ sports.

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