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A plaque on the Nanaimo waterfront is the city’s only public acknowledgement of its First World War internment camp – but that’s about to change. The Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation will see a wave of 100 plaques unveiled across the country this August on the centennial of Canada’s first national internment camps. The initiative, considered a first in Canadian history, will end in Nanaimo, where
125 to 200 Ukrainians and other eastern Europeans were imprisoned under the War Measures Act between 1914-15. Lubomyr Luciuk, project lead for the foundation, said the initiative commemorates a time of repression and trauma for the communities affected, but it’s also about recognition and reconciliation. “It’s kind of a reminder to any Canadian ... that in times of domestic and international crisis it’s really important that you remain vigilant in your defence of your civil liberties and human rights,” Luciuk said. The Canadian government invoked the War Measures Act a century ago on Aug. 4 as Britain joined the war
against Germany and Austria-Hungary. It would be the same act used to intern Japanese-Canadians during the Second World War. Under the measure, more than 8,500 women, children and men would be interned in 24 camps across Canada. Most of them were Ukrainians and civilians, according to Luciuk, who said their valuables were confiscated, restrictions were placed on their freedom of speech and they were forced to do heavy labour. In Nanaimo, some of the trees along Stewart Avenue were planted by internees from the old provincial jail near Stewart and Townsite Road. The camp, which opened Sept. 20, 1914, would keep all prisoners of
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A Nanaimo couple is counting their blessings and their cash after a big win on the BC/49 lottery. Barry and Janice Kroening, a retired couple who live in north Nanaimo, hit a $2-million jackpot on the July 12 draw that will ensure their golden years are just that. Janice discovered they’d won the prize July 14 when she checked the numbers. She doesn’t remember what she said when the ticket matched the winning numbers, but does recall thinking it couldn’t be true. The idea that they are sudden millionaires was still sinking in when they picked up their cheque from B.C. Lottery Corporation offices in Vancouver Tuesday. “We’re still processing, to be honest,” Janice said. “We are still just not quite in reality yet, so we’re probably just going to put it somewhere safe and just see how things roll.”
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Lantzville councillors refuse to wade into debate on a proposed water-sharing referendum, calling it premature and not legally necessary. On Monday, Lantzville politician Denise Haime called for the water-supply deal with Nanaimo to go to referendum, pointing out the agreement will affect residents financially and in terms of development. It was the second time in four months Haime pitched a motion to put a question on the ballot and the second time it fell short of seeing discussion. A motion needs one supporter and it had none. Acting mayor Graham Savage told the News Bulletin he believes council isn’t interested in discussing the issue because the district is still negotiating a deal, and a referendum isn’t legally necessary – as councillors they are elected to make decisions for the community and “I think we are comfortable making
those decisions when the “They put an unfinished time comes,” he said. piece of work out into the Coun. Jennifer Millbank public realm and unfortudidn’t back the bid because nately it’s their unfinished she believes the community piece of work,” he said. “It’s already gave council a man- not even something Lantzdate in the 2011 election to ville can discuss because it’s secure a water agreement Nanaimo’s take on it. since many of the candidates “It’s what they want from campaigned it, not necessaron the issue. ily what Lantzville She said it also wants.” wouldn’t be fair The two municifor a majority to palities have deny a minorbeen working on ity of residents a 20-year agreeaccess to potable ment, which would water. include water Coun. Andrew for 225 homes in Mostad calls the upper Lantzville at referendum prea $1.3-million conmature. Lantznection cost. ville doesn’t Mostad said it’s know what it’s time to let the lawdiscussing yet. yers finish their aNDREW MoStaD The agreement, work and once they made public by do, council and the the City of Nanaimo earlier community can discuss if the this year is back in cam- agreement would be benefiera and Lantzville and its cial for Lantzville. legal team have proposed “I don’t think this will just be changes. a decision of council. It needs According to Mostad, Lantz- to be discussed in the public ville didn’t have a chance forum and something that is to view the agreement or more inclusive than simply a give input before Nanaimo referendum.” released it last February, Nanaimo city council is which has not only caused expected be presented with confusion but presented peo- agreement changes this ple with incomplete informa- August. tion. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Bossart said. Tom Weinreich, city manager of building inspections, said the property is not under new ownership, the hazardous materials survey has been done and the owner has made an agreement with a builder to work on the property. Weinreich said he knows the builder and that he is reputable, but does most of his work in Fort McMurray, Alta. “The problem is, of course, that he’s trying to juggle this thing,” Weinreich said. “I told [the property owner] this morning (Friday) that if things weren’t progressing I would have to forward this to bylaws
and start down that path of getting a removal order. In the meantime, of course, my expectation is that the building permit comes in and the order goes away.” He said the hazardous materials report indicated only a small amount of material needs to be dealt with. “Very little work has to be done for the hazardous materials removal, so at least there’s not a lot of expense there and then once it’s gone it’s just basically a backhoe with a claw attachment and couple of dump trucks,” Weinreich said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
$68,000 of 2014 provincial Strategic Community Investment Fund grant money. The railway has been a hot topic of debate among directors, with some wondering if money from the regional district and that from other levels of government will be enough for infrastructure repairs. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said he understood why some directors were against the motion but the bigger picture had to be examined. It’s now or never, he said. “It’s taken us almost four years to get to this point and this is make or break right now. There’s a huge amount of work needed right now and if we wait another five years, there’ll be three times as much work to be done and it’ll definitely be at a point where
nobody can afford to do it, certainly no government can,” said Ruttan. Regional district CAO Paul Thorkelsson previously told the News Bulletin that no money will be released to the foundation until it goes through the tendering process for track repairs. An operating agreement between Via Rail, the foundation and Southern Railway of B.C. has been signed and only needs ratification from the partners’ respective boards. Representatives from Southern Railway and Via confirmed that ratification will be discussed at board meetings in August. Passenger rail was discontinued in spring 2011 due to unsafe track conditions.
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Weed-infested Cappy Yates Park was cleared out Saturday as a number of community groups continue to work to revitalize the derelict site. With the bramble and drug paraphernalia removed, Lynne Henshaw, Old City Quarter/Downtown Business Improvement Association marketing events coordinator, said the next step is to develop a plan for the site. “There are some architects that are actually going to be coming up with a plan and once they see the lay of the land, like what’s underneath, then they’re going to have a better sense of what we’re working with and what we’re dealing with and that sort of thing,” Henshaw said. The Old City Quarter Association, in conjunction with the Young Professionals of Nanaimo and the downtown business
association, envision the Fitzwilliam Street-area park as a public space for picnics and possibly concerts, and while nothing has been established yet, it is likely a stage will be built, according to Eric McLean, Old City Quarter Association president. “We probably want some kind of small stage and then we need to figure out power, probably a generator, but that’s down the road a bit,” McLean said. The park has a history of periods of use followed by inattention. A maintenance plan will be done to prevent the park from once again being overrun by weeds. “[Young Professionals of Nanaimo] are in discussions with a couple of other organizations to see what we can do to come up with a plan for continuing organization for the cleanup and maintenance because it really is one of the biggest things we’re going to have,” said Adam Hawryluk, young professionals’ president. He said his group is talking to the Nanaimo Youth Services Association and the John Howard Society. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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The Regional District of Nanaimo board has awarded a contract for marine pipe replacement work at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre. Directors voted last week to award Opus Dayton Knight a $742,000 engineering services contract for work related to the replacement of the Five Fingers marine outfall. “There will be construction services as part of this, so they’ll
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Lynne Henshaw cuts bramble at Cappy Yates Park Saturday. Members of community groups, including the Old City Quarter Association, the Young Professionals of Nanaimo and the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association, cleared out weeds and overgrown foliage.
The work will be complicated, said De Pol, and will involve pipe being floated and sunk into place. Being that the work will take place in an environmentally sensitive area, there will be consultation with Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and other agencies to ensure construction adheres to environmental requirements. “We have qualified professionals that we’ve hired and they will propose what’s going to be con-
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A new city policy will pave the way for sidewalks in industrial developments. Nanaimo city council has adopted a policy to ensure urban industrial areas are no longer built without sidewalks. According to Gordon Foy, the city’s transportation and traffic engineer, urban industrial lands have changed from being manufacturing-oriented and large parcels to mixed use spaces with commercial buildings and residents trying to walk through the area. People have questioned why places like Boxwood Road and Boban Drive haven’t seen sidewalks. Foy noted concerns in some areas about people walking within major roadways. “The nature of industrial developments has changed and as a community we’ve moved in terms of our priorities around alternative transportation and how we get to and from work ... those two things, it’s driving us to see a need for at least a pragmatic basic pedestrian network within industrial areas in the future,” Foy said. Until now, industrial areas have been exempt from city requirements to construct sidewalks, but under this policy a pedestrian network will be created when there’s new development or redevelopment. Duke Point will be the only exception because it still contains large parcels and heavy industry. The odd sidewalk could also be added through the city’s infill program, although Foy doesn’t anticipate many. The municipality builds sidewalks based on potential use and public risk and industrial areas tend to generate lower volumes of traffic and pedestrians. It would be a lower priority than a major road near a school, for example, Foy said. Coun. Diane Brennan supported the policy, which she said meshes with the transportation plan. “These urban industrial centres aren’t way out in the boonies. They’re in areas where people live, so people would use them to get from neighbourhood to neighbourhood perhaps or neighbourhood to shopping.” City staff will work on bylaw changes to reflect the new policy. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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We remember, 100 years later If 1914 sounds like a long time ago, well, that’s because it was. Nanaimo and the wide world were very different places 100 years ago, when the conflict started that would become known as the First World War. More than 100 men from Nanaimo who joined the war effort never returned. Across Canada, 67,000 died; worldwide, more than 10 million. It’s interesting that we commemorate the fallen now, in 2014, rather than 2018, which will be the 100year anniversary of the conclusion of the war. Maybe we will mark that occasion, too, but veterans will tell us that remembrance isn’t about celebrating the end of the war, but rather commemorating those who fought in it. A hundred years ago, Nanaimo was proud of its fighting men, sped them on their way with community fanfare and celebrated those who returned as national heroes. War was just as far-off and foreign then as it is now, perhaps more so, but it seems somehow further from our consciousness in modern times. Even as we live in a global community and have a greater understanding of international politics and conflicts, we are disengaged and desensitized to the harsh realities of dusty, smoky, faraway gunfights. No veteran is alive to remember the First World War, but the freedoms that were won endure. The men who fought 100 years ago may have helped ensure that war remains a foreign and far-off concept. The News Bulletin marks the centenary of the war this week with a series of articles, including one on a poppy campaign in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island. Residents are invited to plant seeds, grow the flowers, give pause and remember. The poppy is both striking and subtle and as a commemoration it’s just right. It can remind us of brave soldiers and lost lives, and it can symbolize hope for the peace that we still seek, 100 years later. 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
In defence of the province’s young drivers A recent column on the B.C. sufficiently harsh. The failure government’s decision to raise rate has been consistently speed limits on portions of rural around 47 per cent in the past highways excited numerous six years. More practice and comments from readers. another $35 are required to try Some questioned my suggesagain. Students fare better on tion that today’s new drivers the second road test, where the are worse because they spend failure rate has been 21-22 per their formative years staring at cent for the past decade. screens in the back seat instead ICBC reports that in the first of looking out the window and three years of the graduated grasping the grim physics of the licence program, the new driver real world. crash rate dropped by There is no doubt 16 per cent. In 2003 B.C. that B.C.’s graduated the required learner VIEWS licensing system for and novice period Tom Fletcher new drivers is more were extended, and Black Press difficult than what restrictions on the my generation faced. novice stage were Those vehicle stickincreased. New driver ers with the ‘L’ (for crashes fell by anothlearner, or as teens er 28 per cent. prefer, ‘loser’) and ‘N’ Those restrictions (for novice, or in teeninclude the number of speak, ‘nerd’) have passengers and a zero been around since tolerance for alcohol. 1998. The two steps make getImpaired crash and injury ting a full driver’s licence a lonstatistics aren’t available for ger, more difficult and expensive drivers in the graduated licence process. program, only fatalities. They First there is the written test to grew as more new drivers were obtain a learner’s permit. From enrolled in the new system, to 2004 to 2008, more than half of a high of 24 in 2007, but that applicants failed in their first declined to 14 by 2012. attempt. Things improved in There will always be young subsequent years, with a 42 per people who drive impaired, cent failure rate by 2013. speed or make other fatal errors. The first road test is required But it’s difficult to argue that to go from ‘L’ to ‘N’ and it seems today’s system in B.C. is lenient.
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A couple of readers were concerned about the effect of higher rural speed limits on older drivers. One suggested that higher limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes. B.C.’s health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents. Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.” B.C. is testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions. Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again. u Tom Fletcher is a columnist and legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Re: Municipality made up mind on Colliery dams long ago, Letters, July 29. If city staff committed any error in this business, it was in underestimating the attachment of the community to the dams, and the damage that could be done by a few people stirring up trouble.
We have many relics of the coal mining industry, fortunately, most of them are benign. It is worth remembering that over 460 men died in the Nanaimo coal mines. It was a dangerous business. We should not risk any more lives preserving potentially dangerous relics. It doesn’t matter what earthquake rating the dam may have, or whether
the rules have changed to redefine the threat. The water they detain still weighs 220,000 tonnes at low summer flow and over 250,000 tonnes in winter. The question to be asked by the people of Harewood is whether they want a legacy of risk, or safety.
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B.C. Ferries at fault for loading problem How come other media covered this story, but not the News Bulletin? Are you receiving a benefit from B.C. Ferries to supress negative stories? Or maybe you didn't think it was important that 100 cars and their passengers were loaded out of sequence, resulting in them missing their rightful scheduled departure.
A corporation spokeswoman claims it was a rare occurrence, obviously she hasn't travelled the same ferries I have. Who can forget the B.C. Day fiasco at Duke Point several years ago when B.C. Ferries oversold the last ferry by some 70 cars, stranding passengers overnight, then to add insult to injury, locked up the Duke Point facilities.
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Re: Council made bad situation even worse, Letters, July 15. Today, the question is what is a Christian? Be sure your love is a true agape love, not of the flesh immersed in the hate of Satan for our Almighty God of eternity. There are many grey areas of behaviour that the holy bible simply does not directly address. These we must address from derived principles of liberty and spiritual conscience. If for tolerance sake, as in this case, especially today, we condone the re-interpretation of scripture, we will be responsible in the encouragement of sin and God’s judgement upon sin. Do not let sin have power over us. Let good have power over sin. Amen.
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Does anyone know why all the automobile manufacturers are promoting the ‘benefits’ of bigger and bigger wheels? It seems the earliest cars had wheels not unlike carriage wheels but these gradually became smaller and more practical until 13-15 inches became more or less standard. Now the motoring public is expected to fork out ever increasing dollars for wheels that continually become larger. Replacement costs for tires for these
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wheels is more than just substantial and considerably more than the cost of the smaller tires that were standard just a few years ago. Does the average motorist even see any real benefit from this change? The same
question could be asked regarding headlights which now cost obscene amounts of money to replace compared to the few dollars replacements cost just a few years ago. Of course, we have the benefit of huge amounts
of horsepower and torque, most of which in the world of today is both impractical and illegal, but this hardly compensates for the high cost of replacement parts or the arrogance of an industry that no longer supplies simple #02 parts, but insists on providing complete assemblies at many times the cost. Progress is great – real progress that is – but marginal progress at such enormous cost is highly questionable.
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Kids’ book inspiration for puppet show Laughter is most certainly going to occur at multiple Vancouver Island Regional Library branches over the coming days. The Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, Nanaimo North Library and Gabriola Library are holding a family-oriented puppet show. The show is called Boo Hoo Bird, which is based on the children’s book of the same name by Jeremy Tankard. Nanaimo North children’s librarian Nathan McKay said the puppet show is designed for people of all ages. “It’s for the whole family,” he said. Boo Hoo Bird is focused on Bird, who sustains an injury after getting hit on the head while playing with his friend, Raccoon. “Its a story about a bird who gets hit by a ball during a game of catch,” McKay said. “Other animals try to figure out a way to stop him from crying.” Boo Hoo Bird was published by Scholastic Press in 2009 and is the second children’s book by Tankard, who was born in South Africa but resides in Canada. The Boo Hoo Bird puppet show takes place at Harbourfront Library today (July 31) at 2 p.m. The puppet show will also take place at Nanaimo North Library on Friday at 2 p.m., and at the Gabriola Library on Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information on the free puppet show, please visit www. virl. bc.ca/programs-andevents.
For one day only, residents of the Harbour City will have the opportunity to learn and explore new artistic ideas of a highly regarded artist. On Aug. 9, the Nanaimo Art Galler y’s downtown location is hosting an artistic workshop called Creative Process: Experiential making. The workshop focuses on the idea of free-form thinking, and the development of ideas in artistic practice. Artistic director Jesse Birch said he’s thrilled to have such a talented artist run a workshop at the gallery. “Connie is a multi-
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disciplinary artist, so she doesn’t work with any one particular medium, but mostly works with ideas and she makes work where the form fits the idea or the expression that she wants to present,” Birch said. Watts, whose work
has been featured in galleries all over North America, is highly regarded for her sculpture work as well as her paintings. Birch said that those who attend the workshop will benefit from Watts’ artistic knowledge. “If she has an idea
that makes sense with painting, then she’ll make it with painting, but if she has an idea that works well in another medium, then she’s comfortable working in another medium, like sculptures,” Birch said. “I think that kind of trusting your instincts in terms of the way that the work comes to be is a big part of what she is going to be sharing with the students.” The workshop costs $110 and includes supplies. Please visit www. nanaimoartgallery. com or call 250-7541750. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Members of the Nanaimo Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists are inviting the general public to attend their Summer Plein Air paint-out. The event is being held on Wednesday (Aug. 6) on the garden premises of the Crow and Gate Pub, 2313 Yellow Point Rd., in Cedar from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Chapter members will set up their easels using a variety of art mediums to create images of the beautiful landscape surroundings of the pub, and will be available to speak with the public and answer questions. This summer outdoor painting event will provide TH
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It’s been a long time since singer-songwriter Annie Handley performed at the Dinghy Dock Pub, but after five years she is excited to be back. On Saturday (Aug. 2) Handley will be performing at the popular pub on Protection Island. H a n d l e y, w h o is based out of the Comox Valley, became involved in music when she was in Grade 4. “I started playing the ukelele and then I started playing guitar,” she said. She eventually found herself writing songs and wound up writing a handful of songs for some school plays. “I just fell in love with it. It was just something fun to do.” Handley said that she began to develop
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a love for taking apart songs and learning how to write music. “I just basically learned how songs are created and what you need to do and the format for songs and how they went,” she said. “It just sort of took off from there.” After spending more than a decade with a cover band, Handley embarked on a solo
career. As a member of a mainly cover band it was difficult to play original music because of the expectation from audience members and venues, she said. “There wasn’t as big of an audience for original music, but things started changing,” Handley said. In 2009, Handley was a B.C. Musician Magazine finalist in
its new music category. However, it was a few years later Handley realized a big dream when she released her debut album, No Shoobie. “It’s just every person’s sort of dream, whether you’ve been writing or creating. I think that is a goal for every artist,” she said. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Getting electrified is starting to make sense by Zack Spencer
This story could be obsolete in a month as automakers add electrification to existing models and introduce all new models, at an incredible rate. The market for electric cars or plug-in hybrids is very small but it is growing. The success of Tesla’s Model S has shot its stock price into the stratosphere, as investors bet on that company’s emergence as the electric car and technology leader. The stock price should really reflect the cars sold, as Tesla can only make about 20-25,000 cars annually for a worldwide market. Green Car Report recently published a sales report on all electrics sold in Canada for the first six months of the year. With only 1,941 electrics
officially counted, it amounts to only 0.21 per cent of the overall Canadian marketplace.(Canadians are on track to buy almost 1.7 million vehicles this year). So these are tiny but important numbers and the trend is higher. The clear winner isn’t the Tesla at all; in fact it is in third place behind the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf. Chevy sold 831 Volts up to July with Nissan selling 462 LEAFs and Tesla moving 290 Model S cars. The Smart Full Electric Drive comes in fourth with 163 cars sold and in its first month of sales (June) the BMW i3 looks good with 50 units sold. Not all electric cars are the same What many people don’t realize is the complexity of the electric car market. If the car can be plugged into an outlet;
it is at least partially electrified. There are pure electric cars. Then there are electric cars that have an onboard generator, should the range of the electric pack limit driver’s intentions. Electric car buyers need to know if they can live with the limits of the electric cars’ range or want the flexibility to extend the range with an on-board generator. Even though electric car sales are small and many models go unnoticed, the trend to electrification is here. Steady adoption rates here in North America will help promote better charging infrastructure. Another factor is the price to own an electric car. These cars are more affordable than ever. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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taxis and all were Toyota Crown models. In fact, in all four cities, it seemed like every taxi was a red and white Toyota ... even in Hong Kong where they drive on the left side of the road, a British legacy. Trains: Out first train experience was in the Beijing Metro system and it’s the fastest way of getting downtown. Even though there are vehicle restrictions that only allow odd and even licence plates on alternative days, traffic congestion is a problem. Beijing has the second longest subway system in the world after Shanghai, but its average weekday ridership is over 10 million. During our week in the city, it actually recorded a world oneday ridership record of 11.2 million. By comparison, the weekday ridership on the Skytrain system in Metro Vancouver is less than 400,000. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca
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Notice of Disposition of Real Property by Way of Lease and Intention to Provide Assistance to the Nanaimo Curling Club Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 24 and 26 of the Community Charter that the City of Nanaimo intends to lease a portion of land and the building known as the Nanaimo Curling Centre, located at 100 Wall Street, Nanaimo, B.C., to the Nanaimo Curling Club for a term of ten (10) years plus a five (5) year option term, for less than market value. The land is legally described as: That part of Bowen Park (DD14817) lying to the east of Wall Street. The proposed Lease Area of the land and building consists of 2,512 m². The current fair market value of the Lease Area is estimated at Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($22,500.00) per annum. The City will be providing assistance to the Nanaimo Curling Club by leasing the Land and Building for a total rent of One Dollar ($1.00) for the term. Any questions regarding the terms of the lease should be directed to Bruce Cameron, Property Services Agent, at 250-755-4475, during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). City of Nanaimo File No. LD000140
EvENT raIsEd more than $150,000 since 1999. By Chris Bush The News bulleTiN
The Gyro Georgia Strait Charity Challenge is on again this summer with three men poised to make the crossing from Pipers Lagoon Park to Sechelt. David Strang, Saul Hilchey and Tony Harris will make the crossing as soon as they get the right wind and water conditions. Strang will do the windsurfing, while Hilchey acts as safety spotter aboard Harris’s boat. Harris is supplying and piloting the escort boat for the 40-kilometre crossing. “We hoped to go sometime within the next two weeks, but it’s weather dependent,”
Hilchey said. This will be the seventh crossing. The event started in 1999 and runs every second year. In the meantime the men are trying to drum up extra cash donations for city parks upgrades. Previous crossings have raised a total of $150,000 and so far the men have raised $25,000 of which $20,000 will go to the city for park upgrades, $4,000 is earmarked for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre and $1,000 will go to the Salvation Army. Garth Johnstone of Archie Johnstone Plumbling and Heating will match donations given to the child development centre. Anyone who would like to contribute pledge donations, please send cheques, payable to the Salvation Army to Hilchey at RBC Dominion
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GYrO GEOrGIa strait Charity Challenge raises money for Nanaimo Child Development Centre, salvation Army and city parks. TO dONaTE, please mail cheques to RbC Dominion securities, 101-5050 uplands Dr., V9T 6N1. Tax receipts will be provided.
Securities offices at 101-5050 Uplands Dr., Nanaimo, B.C., V9T 6N1. Tax receipts will be provided. A windy crossing makes for rough seas, which is the main challenge of the trip, said Hilchey. “I’ve got the hard part. I’m in the boat,” he said. “We’ve been beaten up in the boat a few times.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Vans Garage for the prompt and excellent service in getting my car serviceable, allowing me to be tour guide for family visiting from Ontario. BEEF To the person who takes a blind dog to the fireworks and puts the dog in distress. Ruined the night. BOUQUET To all those cancer patients and their families who hopefully look forward to the wonderful donations from Relay for Life, $70,000, and from the Order of the Eastern Star, $9,000. Hopefully this fundraising hasn’t gone in the wrong direction without an oncologist in Nanaimo five days a week. BEEF To the person beefing about the horse manure at the side of the road in Cedar: get a life. Why aren’t you beefing about all the non-biodegradable trash on Cedar roadsides? BOUQUET To the very capable looking gent who interceded in a road rage altercation outside the grocery store at South Parkway Plaza in July. Without his intervention things could have gotten even more ugly. We need more of his kind of citizen. BEEF To drivers who neglect to put their brains in gear to plan ahead when they will be turning or exiting a highway and don’t travel in the lane that accommodates the turn or exit. Instead they shove in from the wrong lane at the last moment and often don’t know what their turn signals are for. BOUQUET Nanaimo city councillors and staff are to be commended for their foresight in acquiring additional adjacent Lindley Valley properties to further protect and preserve precious ecosystems and green-space habitats for generations to come. BEEF To the smokers who use bus shelters as smoke stops and litter them copiously with butts – especially the Commercial and Fitzwilliam bus stop. Butts are indestructible hazardous waste and should be treated as such.
BOUQUET To all the sixth-floor NRGH staff who took such good care of my husband while he was having shoulder surgery, particularly head nurse Kathryn, LPN Kristi, Tom and Jayson trying to keep everyone happy and comfortable, while cracking jokes. Special thanks to Dr. Birchard. BEEF To the city for completely destroying our grape vine. We came home to half of our 40-year-old vine missing, and the other half wilting and turning brown. Too bad no one left us a note asking us to trim it before they nearly killed it. Another beef to the neighbour who complained about it to the city but not to us, so we could do something about it. BOUQUET To Greg at Bullet Proof Mechanic Shop for outstanding service. BEEF To the city for putting a rail near the loo downtown, which has made it easier to peek by just climbing on it. BOUQUET To the young lady who found my wallet in Country Club Centre in July and turned it into the lottery booth. You should be proud of yourself for such a good deed. BEEF To a pizzeria. I called 15 minutes prior to closing hoping to get a last-minute delivery, but was hastily refused service since they were “now closed.” Your day ends at the posted closing time and no time earlier, even 15 minutes prior.
BEEF To the people who live near Extension Road: the speed limit is 50 km/h. Just because we don’t live in a cul-de-sac doesn’t mean that there won’t be kids playing. We can’t even cross the street without doing the 50-metre dash to dodge traffic. BOUQUET To Hanna and all the great people at the Bowen Park amphitheatre who came to my aid when I passed out. BEEF To a car going up Rutherford Road from Hammond Bay Road, which spun out of control and hit my car. The driver asked me to pull over, but when I turned to get my phone to call police he jumped into his car and took off. ICBC has not ruled it a hit and run because there are no witnesses. BOUQUET To all the kitchen workers during the hot spell. Just try working over a grill for 70 hungry customers. BEEF To people who think they can use the garbage bins at local businesses for free. The business pays for that bin, you don’t.
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BOUQUET To Connie and Karen at KC’s Boutique for the great customer service and keeping my small body fashionable. BEEF To the eighth dwarf. Hi ho, hi ho, off to work he doesn’t go. BOUQUET To Dr. Pistone who, along with staff, keeps our feet in good shape. BEEF To the car dealership who refused to look at my car because of its “worthless value” and replied to my e-mail asking if they had a certain car in stock with, “We avoid that model at all cost as they’re the worst car ever made.” That’s not a sufficient answer. You obviously don’t want my business so I will take it elsewhere. BOUQUET To Dick, Rick, Dean, Bob, Steve and Mary for the friendly, helpful and efficient service they provide on the Newcastle Island ferry. BEEF To the worker locking up the park. The language you used was unacceptable. I am sorry I was putting kids into my car at 9:30 p.m. and you were rushing to lock a gate. The language was very rude. BOUQUET To my good friends who picked me up in the ’78 Buick and took me to Beefeaters then the Dairy Queen. What a comfortable ride that was. BEEF To the waitress. How rude of you to walk into the establishment next door, and yell obscenities at me because my dog was barking for a minute. Instead of apologizing to me later about your outbursts, you give me attitude when I walked by you. BOUQUET To B.C. Summer Games organizers and volunteers. Everywhere I went I saw high-calibre competition, full stands, great sportsmanship and kids having fun. It was a wonderful, memorable week.
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.
BOUQUET To Thompson Optometrist for repairing my prescription glasses after I walked in with the glasses which I had bought elsewhere. Very pleasant service and no charge.
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Raymond Albert, actor, left, Jocelyn Matwe, videographer, and Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, film a Crime Stoppers crime prevention video at Nanaimo Yacht Club earlier this month. The video, which aired on Shaw TV, features tips for boat owners on ways to keep their craft and other valuables secure. To view the video, please visit http://bit.ly/1rDqMKG.
Lantzville dedicates new cenotaph Wreaths will be laid against Lantzville’s new cenotaph next week. Lantzville legionnaires will mark the centenary of the First World War with a dedication and wreath ceremony at the community’s first cenotaph and memorial pathway. Last year the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 launched a campaign to raise $150,000 for the cenotaph. Until now, the commu-
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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. “The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small. I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.” Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.
“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.
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March 5, 1924 ~ July 18, 2014 With profound sadness we said goodbye to a loving husband and father, Bob Gerrard, on July 18, 2014 Bob leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Margaret, his son Dean (Terry) daughter Janice (Ray) stepdaughter Gale (Shaun) and his brother William. His first wife Fran and son Cameron predeceased Bob. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and lifelong friends. At Bob’s request, his ashes will be scattered on the waters he loved sailing. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, August 9th from 1-3pm at the Highlands Clubhouse, 5339 Arbour Lane, Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider a donation to a charity of your choice. FUNERAL HOMES
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Dot left us in her sleep Friday, July 25, 2014 in the early hours, with Bill at her side. Dot was a life-long resident of Nanaimo until moving to their dream log home in Beachcomber, Nanoose Bay in 1978. Their home was built with love, hard work, and devotion by Dot, Bill & the family. Dorothy's lifetime commitment was to her dearly beloved husband William, and their 5 children, with her adored first born Karen who passed away at the tender age of 5 months. She enjoyed her 10 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Dorothy was the last surviving child of her 5 brothers and sisters; Johnny, Mary, Lois, Helene & Bert. Dot was raised in the southend of Nanaimo on Gillespie street and was very proud to speak of her Southend Girls with whom she continued a friendship their entire lives. She attended Joh Shaw High School and worked for Anderson's Store until starting their precious family. When Dot was 18 years old she met the love of her life, Bill, also a lifelong resident of Nanaimo. Once their courtship began there was no turning back on the beautiful love affair they shared for 66 years. They were married May 10, 1950 at St Peter's Mance, Nanaimo. We will all remember Dot with a smile on her face and the drive she had for life on a daily basis. She was a grandma that you would imagine in a storybook. A perfect bun in her hair, treats for all, and that special toy box which still sits in the family room to this day. She was the best at entertaining, the parties, the birthdays, her holiday dinners, which will be so fondly remembered by family & friends. She is survived by her loving husband William, her children; Wayne (Sonja) Forrester, Larry (Roberta) Forrester, Joann (Len) Milligan, Sharlene (Scott) Hendsbee; as well as Grandchildren Stacey, Ryan (Dana), Shawn (Katy), James (Tara), Jason (Sam), Brandon, Blake, Rozlyn (Mitch), Hannah, Jennelle; great grandchildren Madison, Shane, Lillian & Kellan. Dorothy, you built a strong and proud family and will be honoured with love forever. Until we meet again... Love you xoxo. A celebration of life will be held at Saint Mary's Anglican Church, 2600 Powder Pt Rd. Nanoose Bay on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
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The family is sad to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, in Nanaimo, at the age of 88. Mary was born in Zhoda, Manitoba and moved to Toronto as a young woman. She was the proud mother of three children, Judy, David and Alana and stepmother to Bill. In addition to the joy her family brought to her, Mary enjoyed gardening and cooking. After many visits to Nanaimo to visit her daughter Judy and son-in-law John, Mary decided to relocate to Nanaimo in 1996. Long Lake Chateau became her home for 18 years. She enjoyed playing shuffleboard, cribbage, whist and canasta with her “extended family� at Long Lake. She was a kind, loving and generous woman who touched many, many lives. Above all else, Mary loved her family and her family of friends. She was predeceased by her mother Elizabeth, sister Evelyn and youngest daughter Alana. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Judy and husband John, her son David, stepson Bill and wife Sandra, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces. The family would like to thank the managers and staff at Long Lake Chateau, Dr. Colin Walker, the doctors and staff at the Palliative Care Unit and the Hospice Volunteers. We can’t say enough about the kind and loving care that you gave to Mary. Mary requested that there be no service for her. There will be private family celebrations held in Nanaimo and Ontario. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333
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LEGAL ASSISTANT required for Qualicum Beach law practice. Email resumes to ser.rodwayandperry@shaw.ca or deliver to 699 Beach Rd., Qualicum Beach, BC P/T DRIVER- must have class 1, flat deck experience would be an asset. (250)751-5071.
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS LADYSMITH: 14 x 70, 3 bdrm mobile home in Timberland Park. Asking $25,000 as is. See management at #43. Phone 250-245-3647.
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SUITES, LOWER CENTRAL NANAIMO- lrg, bright, clean 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $775, $125 for utils & W/D. NS/NP. 250-802-0436. LARGE 1-BDRM suite, Long Lake area. New kitchen, gas F/P, French doors, private entry w/covered patio. Storage room, no stairs, parking for 1 vehicle. Utils + laundry incld. NS/NP. DD. $900./mo. Avail Aug. 1st. Call (250)756-6544.
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O’BRIEN, COOK form connection in Week 1. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
The V.I. Raiders have a whole football season ahead of them to build team chemistry, but a couple of them already seem to have it. Quarterback Liam O’Brien and receiver Marshall Cook were highly productive in the team’s tight 44-36 road loss to the Langley Rams in Week 1. Cook was the Canadian Junior Football League Offensive Player of the Week, making 14 catches for 208 yards, and O’Brien was 24-for-37 for 306 yards in his junior football debut. “It looks like it could be a good connection. Hopefully it carries on,” said Jordan Botel, V.I. offensive coordinator. Cook is a veteran but hasn’t been a go-to guy until now. Brian Ridgeway, Raiders coach, said Cook has shown focus and leadership. “He’s been a big part of keeping our culture alive in the transition and he’s been working extremely hard getting ready for the season,” Ridgeway said. The former John Barsby Bulldogs receiver said coaches have made things simple to grasp and said the vets have helped newcomers understand the offence. Of course Cook likes the idea of an expanded role. “It’s nice to make those plays, but I’d much
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V.I. Raiders quarterback Liam O’Brien practises Tuesday night at Comox Field. The new QB was 24-of-37 passing in his first B.C. Football Conference game.
V.I. Raiders receiver Marshall Cook makes a catch Tuesday night at Comox Field. The receiver tied a conference record with 14 catches in Week 1.
rather take the victory than anything,” he said. The coach said Cook is a “special athlete” who still take his game to another level. “He runs great routes – all our receivers do,” said O’Brien. Meanwhile, said Botel, the Raiders’ quarterback was making good reads. “He’s got a good arm and he keeps his eyes downfield,” said the OC. “He has a good sense
Many of his teammates on the Raiders hail from Barsby and got the better of O’Brien in Border Battle games. “I hear about it a little bit,” he said. “It’s cool. In high school it’s such a big rivalry, but once you get to know them, they’re not any different than you are.” Cook and O’Brien both felt good about the Raiders’ performance and effort in Week 1 and are
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Acme T-men beat Indians, reach finals The Nanaimo Acme Timbermen get to play for both a provincial and a national championship. The Acme Painting T-men senior B lacrosse team defeated the North Shore Indians 11-6 on Tuesday on the mainland to win its semifinal series three games to one and advance to the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association finals. The T-men had a tough start Tuesday, falling behind 4-1 in the first five minutes, to the delight of the Indians’ home fans. “The drums were going, it was loud and we were shell-shocked,” said Shawn Swanson, Timbermen general manager. “We bore down, we plugged away and only let them have two more goals in the next 55 minutes.” Nick Patterson made 32 saves, Ryan Forslund had a hat trick, Devon Casey and Jon Diplock scored two goals apiece and Shane Chalker, Steve Higgs, Aaron Vanderhorst and Curtis Sim also tallied. The T-men will face the Tri-City Bandits in the final and since the Bandits are hosting the Presidents Cup national tournament, both B.C. finalists automatically qualify. “It’s huge,” said Swanson, but said his team will be focused first on the finals. GAME ON … Scheduling isn’t finalized, but Game 1 will likely be Wednesday (Aug. 6) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. DIGITAL SOUND Aug. 1 - 7
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Fastball action featured online
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Highlanders defeated by Highlanders in final
To see action photos from the B.C. Cup men’s fastpitch softball tournament in Cedar earlier this month, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/sports.
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Notice of Morningside Drive Closure Morningside Drive will be closed from August 5 to September 1 to replace a Regional District of Nanaimo sanitary sewer outfall pipe and a City of Nanaimo water main and culvert.
MID-ISLE FC loses 1-0 to Victoria.
BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN
During the temporary road closure, Neck Point Park will remain open but there will be no vehicle access to the main parking lot or the weekend overflow parking lot at Hammond Bay Elementary School. Pedestrians will be directed to the trails at Shores Drive. There is limited parking on Shores Drive. Please use Gulfview Drive (off Tiki Way) for extra parking if space on Shores Drive is full. For more information visit www.rdn.bc.ca/gnpcc or call the Regional District of Nanaimo at 250-390-6560. MARK BRETT/BlAcK PREss
Mid-Isle Highlanders player Daragh Fitzgerald, left, makes a tackle against Victoria Highlanders opponent Brian Im during Sunday’s league final in Penticton.
Proposed “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014 NO. 5351.11” During its Meeting on Monday, 2014-JUL-21, Nanaimo City Council gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading to “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014 NO. 5351.11”. The proposed bylaw, if adopted, will amend “BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 1998 NO. 5351” by repealing “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2004 NO. 5713” in its entirety and deleting Section 8.11.2 from “BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 1998 NO. 5351”, therefore, as follows: 8.11.2
(Bylaw 5713) No business licenced under the Liquor Control and Licencing Act of British Columbia shall offer or sell: (a) any standard serving of liquor for less than $3.00, including all applicable taxes. For greater certainty a standard serving of liquor means: • Hi-balls - 1 ounce Spirits • Wine - 6 ounce • Bottled Beer containing more than 1.5% alcohol by volume • Draft Beer - 18 ounce serving • Bottled Refreshment Beverages containing more than 1.5% alcohol by volume, including Cider and Coolers; (b) hi-balls, other than a standard serving, except where at least $3.00 for the first ounce of spirits plus $2.00 for each additional ounce of spirits, or portion thereof, is charged; (c) draft beer, other than a standard serving, except where in a larger or smaller serving, an increase or decrease in price is charged in the same proportion as the increase or decrease over a standard serving of draft beer.
The proposed bylaw is scheduled to proceed to Council for their consideration at their Regular Meeting to be held at the Shaw Auditorium (Council Chambers) at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Monday, 2014-AUG-11, at 7:00 p.m. Delegations requesting permission to speak to “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014 NO. 5351.11” at the 2014-AUG-11 Council Meeting are required to submit a written request to the Legislative Services Department. Applications to appear as a Delegation can be found on the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca . The proposed bylaw, in its entirety, can be found on the City’s website (www.nanaimo.ca) and is available for viewing at the Service and Resource Centre (SARC) Development Counter located at 411 Dunsmuir Street. For more information about the proposed “BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014 NO. 5351.11”, please contact Nelda Richardson, Manager Development Support Services & Business Licencing (250) 755-4448
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Blaze Roberts lifts the Golden Boot and regularseason trophy.
The season came down to an all-Island final, and Mid-Isle FC just missed a perfect ending to summer soccer. The Mid-Isle Highlanders lost to the Victoria Highlanders 1-0 in the Pacific Coast Soccer League’s Challenge Cup final this past weekend in Penticton. “They worked very hard, they battled and they were unlucky not to win,” said Bill Merriman, coach of MidIsle FC. “It was definitely not from a lack of work rate.” Vic broke the 0-0 tie midway through the second half and held on. “We had quite a bit of pressure in their 18 box, most of the game, actually,” said Merriman. “Their keeper was ver y strong.”
The Nanaimo-Ladysmith team won its semifinal 1-0 over West Van FC, with Blaze Roberts scoring the goal to finish off a pretty threeway passing play and Scott Brown registering the clean sheet. The Mid-Isle FC side didn’t leave the championship tournament empty-handed, as the team received a trophy as regular-season champs after a 10-1-1 season and Roberts received a Golden Boot statuette as the reserve division’s top goal scorer with 12 tallies. Merriman called 2014 a “big positive year” for the club, as it was supported by other soccer clubs in the area and players came from various sides and jelled as one team. “Nobody was disappointed,” said the coach. “You’re always disappointed you lost, but everybody had a good year and I think everybody knows that we’re trying to build something here.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property Pursuant to Sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Nanaimo hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of 3.39 acres of Intent to Dispose Real Property of land known asNotice ‘Former Boulder Creekof Water System’ as shown on the Pursuant drawingto below, located within Block 202,theDouglas Districthereby to the Section 26 of the Community Charter, City of Nanaimo gives notice of its Columbia. intention to dispose of 3.39 acres of land value known of as the ‘Former Province of British The current fair market lands Boulder Creek System’ as shownDollars on the drawing below, located is estimated at Water Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00). Thewithin lands Block 202, Douglas District to the Province of British Columbia. will The be current transferred for $1.00 to the thelands Province of British Columbia who fair market value of is estimated at Fifteen Thousand intends to($15,000.00). transfer these to the Snuneymuxw First Nation as of part Dollars The lands lands will be transferred for $1.00 to the Province Columbia who intends to transfer theseinformation lands to the Snuneymuxw First of aBritish Reconciliation Agreement. Further in relation to this Nation as part disposition mayof abeReconciliation obtained Agreement. from the City of Nanaimo Real Estate Further information in relation to this disposition may be obtained from the City of Section, (250) Nanaimo Real755-4476. Estate Section, (250) 755-4476. City of Nanaimo File No. INV00555
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Marilyn Sullivan, chairwoman of the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards, left, presents athlete assistance program cheques to judoka Braxton Clark, runner Erin Burrett and golfer Shirin Anjarwalla earlier this month.
Achievement awards assist athletes The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards help local high-performance athletes continue to achieve. Sport achievement awards chairwoman Marilyn Sullivan presented athlete assistance program funding earlier this month to judoka Braxton Clark, $1,000; runner Erin Burrett, $750; golfer Shirin Anjarwalla, $1,000; and softball player Samantha Walkosky, $500. The program is possible through the support of achievement awards sponsors and by proceeds from the annual awards gala. The Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame received $900 through a fundraising partnership with the sport achievement awards.
Young basketball talent shoots hoops Last month, as the NBA playoffs and Collen Lycan the sponsor. were wrapping up, this space Finishing fourth in the playoffs was used to acknowledge some was the team from McGirr. of the top local secondary school Alana Lavery was the coordinabasketball teams from the past tor for the bantam boys’ basketseason. Space at that time didn’t ball league for teams from smaller permit mention of some younger schools in the district. Post-seaplayers. So we’ll rectify that omis- son playoffs ended with a chamsion now with a review of top pionship title earned by the team teams from elementary school from Cilaire Elementary. Coaching playoffs… the squad was Yvan St. Onge, the Credit first goes to some enthu- sponsor was Darren Dickie and siastic and talented bantam (born players on the winning team were 2000-01) boys’ teams. Owen Morrison, Jonathan Kantor, Mike Ireland was the coordinaNik Silinis, Wyatt McKay, Adam tor for the large schools’ league Harper, Anthony Olynyk, Jacob and subsequent playoffs and he Houtman, Liam Moody, Josh Duifsends word that Hamhuis, Nathaniel Morley, mond Bay Elementary Eric Labas and Evan thorpe was the eventual winAnderson. report ner of the district title. In second place came Ian Thorpe John Linder was the the entry from BayColumnist coach for the chamview, where team sponpionship team, Kathy sor was Diane McGoGrabher the manager nigle and coaches were and Carson Williams the Jordan and Gary Gladsponsor. Players repstone. On the court resenting their school were Bayview players were Matthew Brown, Alex Tom, Allen Wyse, Ian Grabher, Joel Bilyk, Ashiel Marshall, Caleb Ben Etando, Liam ParaLouis, Corey Hanuse, dis, Kurt Schrabbleger, Brayden Dakota Louis, Daniel Eck, DonoSchluler, Nathan Allen, Kai Kleave, van Mitchell, Edward Wyse-Good, Jack Odgers, Jack Harrison, Jessie James Wyse, Jayden Thomas, Williams and Thomas Fridrikkson. Logan Manson, Lucky Nguyen, Runners-up were the boys from Quinn Balicki, Tyson Seward and Rock City Elementary. On the Scottie Fraser-Sampson. roster were Cole Arsenault, Theo Third in the district playoff were Christianson, Dakota Cullum, the boys representing Frank J. Cameron Holman, Cody MacArNey Elementary. Kevin Hooper thur, Nate Seaman, Josh Silvey, coached players Josh Taylor, Ryan Waatainen, Tyler Young, Kaleb Kotai, Calvin Marshall, Tristin Ehrismann and Drew John- Tyler Ponsford, Sam Holman, son. Coach for the boys was DarFisher Zawasky, Parker Davie, ren Seaman, with Jane Hepples Ryan Paproski and Henry Waathe team sponsor. tainen. Third place went to the squad Finishing fourth was Davis from Rutherford. Players were Road, coached by Doug English. Owen Bray, Dylan Brock, Marcus Next week we’ll catch up on Craig, Devon Evensen, Kyle Girgirls’ results. oux, Christien Harris, Ethan Hart, Whatever your sport, a Ethan Jones, Keifer Lufeudo, Eoin reminder in closing to play your Murphy and Alex Thiessen. Rick hardest, play fair, and show good Hart was the Rutherford coach sportsmanship.
An Island Top Team athlete reached the top at a high-level grappling tournament in Seattle this past weekend. Shane Malone earned two gold medals at Revolution XXV, the largest grappling tourney in the Pacific Northwest. The purple-belt competitor choked out his black-belt opponent in a minute and a half in the no gi advanced heavyweight division. “It’s not unheard of for purple belts to defeat legitimate black belts in no gi competition, but it is quite rare, extremely rare when done by submission, practically without precedent when done in such overwhelming fashion, and exclusively done by up-and-coming grappling prodigies,” said Robert Biernacki, Island Top Team instructor, in a press release. Malone’s teammate Cal Mcdonald won gold in the gi white belt heavyweight class.
Clippers planning tee time The Nanaimo Clippers will pick up their hockey sticks soon, but first they’ll swing the golf clubs. The team is holding a golf tournament Aug. 15 at Fairwinds Golf Club at Nanoose Bay. The event is a fundraiser for the junior A hockey club and will benefit the Colum-
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bian Centre Society. Special guests include Clippers part-owner Kelly Hrudey and NHLer and Clippers alumni David LeNeveu. For information on sponsoring the event or playing in it, please call Farren Ferguson at 250751-0593 or 250-6197700.
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