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Few souls ventured out to Swy-a-lana Lagoon Wednesday morning when rain drenched Nanaimo for a second-straight day and winds blew up a storm surge that contributed to a 4.7-metre high tide. A weather system coming in off the Pacific will continue serving up rain, wind and warm temperatures today.
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Winds, from the first wave of a large storm system that moved in from the Pacific, gusted to 90 km/h over the Strait of Georgia Monday night and Tuesday morning, knocked down trees and dropped branches on power lines across Cedar, Yellow Point and Gabriola Island, leaving about 5,000 customers in the dark until B.C. Hydro crews could make repairs. “Cedar and Gabriola
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Nanaimo advocate Serge Vaillancourt, who worked to bring awareness to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through his own struggle with the disease, died Tuesday. Vaillancourt, 66, died at around 11 a.m. Tuesday in the palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, surrounded by family, after a two-year battle with ALS. The Nanaimo resident, a father of three and former employee with Canadian Forest Products, was a longtime advocate for several causes including organ donation and the ALS Society of B.C. He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2012 and this year set out to help the society and its patients by sharing his journey with the disease. He was also presented with the ALS Society of B.C. Exceptional Public Awareness Award last April. In an e-mail to the News Bulletin, Jamie Jackson, director of patient services for the ALS Society of B.C., called Vaillancourt an extraordinary man. “Throughout his journey with this disease, Serge impacted many people with his optimism, tenacity
and determination to raise funds and awareness about ALS in order to help find a cure,” she wrote. “In his community of Nanaimo he reached out to many people to be a voice for the voiceless. His perseverance and positive attitude helped him make strong connections with people near and far. “From everyone here at ALS Society of B.C., we have lost a wonderful man, advocate and leader.” Nicky Vaillancourt, his wife of more than two decades, said she believes Serge made a positive difference in many people’s lives by raising awareness for organ donation and ALS. “He was always putting himself out there to help others and you
know, he was the most unselfish person there was,” she said. In his last days, he was fighting to see property transfer tax eliminated for people who are forced to move from their homes to accommodate an illness. Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley, who raised the issue in legislature this November, said he promised Vaillancourt he would pursue the elimination of the property transfer tax and has asked for a meeting with the finance minister. Serge and Nicky had two children, Myles and Ashley. Serge also has a son, Matthew Knee, from a previous relationship. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Re-building relationships is one of the challenges facing the newly sworn in Nanaimo school district board of trustees, according to Steve Rae. Rae was chosen as the new board chairman at the school district inaugural meeting on Monday and he said trustees are looking to establish themselves as a board and get up to speed with all the district happenings. “I think the first thing that we want to do is re-establish the relationships with our stakeholders,” said Rae. “We feel that, going forward, that is the most important thing because this district is facing some difficult times in the next four years. We have some difficult decisions to make, so the first thing we’re going to do is reach out to all our stakeholders and establish relationships going forward.” Bill Robinson and Jamie Brennan are the only two among a ninetrustee board who were re-elected. In addition to
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Charity drives, normally short on donations, are coming up short-handed this year. Loaves and Fishes and the Salvation Army are struggling to recruit volunteers to collect donations or help out at food bank distribution centres. Salvation Army Envoy Dawne Anderson said Christmas Kettle donations are down because she can’t get enough volunteers. “It leaves spots unmanned, which brings in less money,” Anderson said. “We’ve got to get more people on board.” She is short 50-75 people to fill 108 shifts per day. “It’s draining this year,”
adding 300 of 1,200 volunteer spots still need to be filled. Hamperville’s 2014 donation target is 68,000 kilograms of food donations, but as of Wednesday had raised about 19,000 kg. To become a Hamperville volunteer, please register online at www.hampervillenanaimo.org. Carolyn Iles, Great Nanaimo Toy Drive spokeswoman, said families are slower to register for the toy drive this year, but she expects the normal number of registrants – more than 760 – by distribution day. “I expect the number of families to be approximately the same,” Isles said. “It’s just that many of them have not registered as of yet.” Donations appear to be on pace, thanks to regular donors and to new organizations and companies, such as B.C. Ferries, taking up the cause, said Iles.
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Loaves and Fishes is thankful and overjoyed after clinching more than $200,000 in taxpayer money for an expanded community food bank. In an open meeting Monday, city politicians voted 6-2 to give Loaves and Fishes $275,000 over the next two years to purchase a new warehouse 10 times the charity’s current size. According to the non-profit, its 500-square foot storeroom is no longer large enough to accommodate food donations and volunteers. It’s leasing a larger warehouse on Fry Street and hopes to raise $550,000 to purchase the building. Peter Sinclair, executive director of Loaves and Fishes, said the contribution helps secure financing and is critical. “We are absolutely overjoyed that the city has chosen to invest with us to improve the food infrastructure in our city,” he said. “[It] all but assures we are going to get this warehouse we are in now.” City council considered providThe Season of Giving
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ing the food bank with $4,000 in monthly operational support, or $275,000 over two years. Coun. Diane Brennan, who made the motion to give the lump funding over two years, called it a shorter option. “If we choose putting it in as a line item in the budget, then we have to deal with this every year,” she said. “This would make the purchase complete in two years and the community would have an asset that really works when we are looking at tackling hunger.” Coun. Ian Thorpe said it was an eye-opener during his campaign to learn about the level of poverty in Nanaimo and he believes council has a social responsibility to respond to the need where it can. “One way that’s very tangible is to give support to the food bank,” he said. “I will support the motion and certainly in the back of my mind, I will be, when we come to our budget deliberations, looking to recoup that money from somewhere else.” Councillors Jerry Hong and Bill Bestwick opposed the funding. Coun. Wendy Pratt was absent. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Anderson said. “We’re calling those who are already on board, calling all those who were on board last year and they’re just so busy in their lives that they don’t have lots of extra time to give, which is totally understandable.” The Christmas Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army’s biggest annual fundraiser. This year’s goal for the kettle drive is $200,000, but donations as of Tuesday total $77,000, or about $5,000 less that what they should be. To volunteer for the Christmas Kettle Campaign, please call Anderson at 250-740-1004 or 250-716-6595. Hamperville organizers are worried they could be shorthanded, too. They need more volunteers to help at 13 distribution depots throughout the city. “The way we’re doing distribution this year, we have a lot more positions available,” said Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes executive director,
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Adding to the experience is a Christmas tree-shaking machine, which is a small, red box that shakes off loose needles. “After we cut the tree, then we put it in the Christmas tree shaker and the kids seem to love watching that,” said Kelt. Stan Wheat, a forestry consultant, operates Wheat’s U-cut Christmas Trees in the Jingle Pot Road area and said natural trees are better for the environment. “Though you are cutting [trees] down, you’re replacing them constantly, so it’s natural and what’s left of it, at the end of the season, goes back to the ground again so it’s a natural thing,” said Wheat. “A cyclical, natural element. You’re putting the wood back into the soil afterwards by chipping it.” Environmental friendliness is also something the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust touts. In addition to potted Christmas tree sales, rentals are offered so people have a chance to have a tree and not worry about replanting or disposing of it, said Gail Adrienne, land trust executive director. “Not everyone wants a fir tree in their backyard –
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Put police, fire first in budget
When it comes time to create a city budget, protective services deserve to budge to the front of the line. One of the first things the newly elected Nanaimo city council needs to do in the new year is examine its budget allotments for policing and firefighting. There are countless budgetary wants and needs in a municipality of 83,000 people, but protective services must be the priority. Nothing is more important than the safety of citizens. The RCMP plans to bend the city’s ear next month with a proposal that includes additional human resources. The local Mounties came before council a year ago with the same sort of request, which wasn’t granted at the time. Nanaimo FireRescue is also working on a plan that could include new expenses. Mayor Bill McKay has said he does not wish to see any property tax increase, and has suggested that if taxes do go up, it shouldn’t be because of new budget items. That’s a reasonable starting point; however, the city must take care not to oversimplify the budget process. Each line item should be judged only its individual merit and also by how it relates to other line items. Certainly the city should listen closely to the RCMP superintendant and the fire chief and consider their proposals, even if it means new expenditures. Crime is decreasing, but police officers’ social outreach is tied to city priorities such as downtown revitalization. Protective services shouldn’t have carte blanche to charge whatever they want, and we should expect value, for example, reexamining our 911 operations for which we pay more than market value. There are many worthy city programs and services that help to create the quality of life we enjoy. Hopefully we can maintain and improve them and keep costs in check. First, let’s make sure Nanaimo is safe and sound. Then we can build a budget around that. 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.
Clark on climate, clawback, credit cards A year-end interview with is that in shipping 82 million Premier Christy Clark. For tonnes of liquefied natural gas an extended version see to Asia, we help them get off the opinion section at www. coal and other dirtier sources nanaimobulletin.com. of oil, and that is the biggest TF: Are you still confident that contribution that we’ve ever we’re going to see a major LNG made to reducing climate project approved by the end of change. 2014? TF: Ontario and Quebec have CC: We’re still in negotiations taken a page from your book. with Petronas and Shell, so I They have seven conditions don’t know if it will be by the for an oil pipeline, Energy East, end of 2014, but I’m hoping in which involves conversion of the next few months. gas pipelines and (Since this interview, taking Alberta oil to B.C. Petronas announced a the East Coast. What VIEWS delay in its investment do you think? decision until 2015.) CC: I think they took Tom Fletcher TF: I talked to a our five conditions Black Press couple of SFU climate and elaborated on mitigation specialists, them. So you’ve got and they agreed that British Columbia, it’s unlikely to the Alberta, now Ontario point of impossible and Quebec, all signed to have a major LNG on to some version industry and still meet of the five conditions. Gordon Campbell’s And of course ambitious greenhouse Enbridge and Kinder gas target of a 33 per cent Morgan as well. reduction by 2020. What do you TF: What about the conditions think? they have added? CC: I think that we may prove CC: One of the things they say them wrong. Many of these they want to protect against is a facilities, not all of them, will shortage of natural gas coming be partly or fully electrically to Ontario and Quebec. These powered up, so that reduces are the same two provinces those impacts, and there’s going that have put a moratorium on to be a real incentive to invest in extracting natural gas. They new technology to minimize that want to make sure that we do it as well. I think the bigger picture here, good enough for us to do, is what really matters, which and send it to them, but they
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won’t do that themselves. I look at their last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit. TF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing myth? CC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard. TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and in particular ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view? CC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards. And that’s what we’re going to do. We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. u Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Re: Paper carrier recounts perks, Oct. 7. I was amazed to learn that there was actually a Newspaper Delivery Person Appreciation Week. But I want to make a suggestion to move this special week to December. This is, by far, the hardest month to do this job. #24 I started delivering the paper six years ago, with just one route. I eventually took on a second route, then a File photo third. Just a couple of months ago, I got serious, and am Paper carriers face challenges now doing seven routes. doing their job at this time of year, Last Thursday I was not says letter writer. able to finish the papers in one day. When I slipped off delivery person this winter a porch in the pitch dark, I season, and take care of any decided to play it safe and go icy driveways and porches. If home. you are heading out of town I know that after Christmas, for the holidays, it is also a things will get back to norgood idea to phone the office mal and the papers won’t be to have a ‘stop delivery’ nearly as big. There are still noted on your address. Or at a couple of Thursdays before least tell your carrier that you Christmas, and I am doing my will be out of town. best to get those papers out Now, all I need is for the to my customers. I know how snow to hold off, at least on important those flyers can be Tuesdays and Thursdays. to some. Joan Lutes Nanaimo Please remember your
Local farms improve Island’s food security economy is a benefit of eating locally. Only A documentary called five per cent of the food Island on the Edge imag- produced on Vancouver ines that a winter storm Island is consumed by has struck Vancouver the local people. IndusIsland, damaging ferry trial agriculture and docks in Swartz Bay increased food import and Departure Bay. affects the success #25 With the ferries out of of small, local farms commission, there are unable to keep up with only enough fresh fruits growing food demands. and vegetables to last These farms go out of us four to six days until business, increasing the there is no food left. need for imported food, Panic buying will ensue; fuelling the vicious people will consume cycle. It is time we give everything in sight the chance to these resulting in a food crisis small farms to prosper for the Island. Though and deliver healthy, this scenario may seem local food to the Island. far-fetched and overCanadians spend 10 dramatic to some, this2014per Copyright by cent of their income 7180 Lantzville Rd. 250-390-9089 may become a reality. on food, favouring Ads for October 2014 Jewelry Work food rather Vancouver IslandAds Thatcheaper could face serious than splurging on local Page 6 (800) 733-9350 food supply problems produce. When local and we need to take farmers have to sell our local food their food for security on the GUEST lower than the Island more of producCOMMENT price seriously by tion just to stay producing more in business, it locally grown food. In is a rip-off to the entire the midst of rapid clilocal food economy. mate change, we need Local food production to develop our local is losing the race in the food industry and supagricultural industry in 00 $ ply in order to combat Canada to the cheap, global dependence, global food alternatives. strengthen our local Hopefully it is not too economy and avoid ris- late for a reversal. Reguing food prices. lations need to be modiCalifornia agriculture fied from large-scale supplies 70 per cent of agricultural standards our imported fruits and to small-scale local Huntingdon Manor vegetables every year. farms often following With rising global tema completely different Holiday Package: peratures, poor growing protocol for operation. 1 NIGHT’S ACCOMMODATION conditions are decreasGovernment legislation DINNER AND FULL CANADIAN BREAKFAST ing the amount of food needs to establish safe, FOR TWO IN THE GATSBY MANSION available for export, secure and profitable COMPLIMENTARY PARKING meaning higher food local food rights for prices. Huge monocrop local farmers and conVALID FROM DECEMBER 1, 2014-JANUARY 2, 2015. farms are viewed as sumers in order to proPackage is based on one night’s accommodation, double occupancy. the most economical tect our food security. Subject to availability. Tax, alcoholic beverages and gratuities not included. way of producing food Without food in our for the masses. Most bellies, we will have no of our food on the need for the money in Island comes from the our pockets. We need global transport chain, to start feeding into our dependant on oil for local food system. transport and fertilizers u impacting our climate, Hayley Atkins is a CALL (250) 381-3456 OR 1-800-663-7557 soils and our water. biology student at the Developing the local University of Victoria. TO RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY GETAWAY! BY HAYLEY ATKINS
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The Rotary Club of Nanaimo would like to send out a huge thank you to the many folks who helped put our recent used book sale over the top of any amount we have ever earned. We started with approximately 98,000 books, and we sold over 40,000. Thank you, Nanaimo, for helping Rotary and the many, many charitable groups we help right here at home, including Literacy Nanaimo, Nanaimo Community Hospice Society, elementary
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Nanaimo Art Gallery art education coordinator Yvonne Vander Kooi paints a sculpture at the Art Lab inside the downtown gallery. Vander Kooi was recently named the new art education coordinator. NICHOLAS PESCOD/THE NEWS BULLETIN
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here will be a new face at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s downtown location. The gallery recently named Yvonne Vander Kooi as its new art education coordinator after the departure of Jennifer Van de Pol, who is now in Victoria. Vander Kooi, a visual artist, painter and muralist, said she is hoping to conjure up more creative energy at the downtown location. “I would like to think that I can bring some excitement and some activity to the downtown. It feels like such a great fit, because it is what I’ve been doing as a profes-
sional for a very long time,” she said. On Saturday (Dec. 13) Vander Kooi will be leading the gallery’s upcoming Saturday Art Lab, titled A Wonderful Time of Year. Vander Kooi, who will be joined by instructors Jacqueline Yeo and Melissa Partee, will be teaching the students various print-making techniques. “This coming Saturday we’re doing monoprints,” Vander Kooi said. “We’re … going to come up with some pretty colourful and festive imagery.” Vander Kooi has been an artist and educator in Nanaimo for nearly two decades. Her murals and installations can be found
at Pawson Gyro Park, Forest Drive Park, Deverill Square Park and Oliver Woods Park. She has also worked with Bayview Elementary School as an educator. “I’ve been involved in working with kids and adults for a long time,” she said. Originally from Mississauga, Ont., Vander Kooi attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., where she majored in visual art and minored in psychology. As the new art education coordinator, Vander Kooi is hoping to forge connections between the Art Lab and the community. “We would really like to find creative and innovative ways to connect with the commu-
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artists to run workshops, as well as the Saturday studio for kids.” Vander Kooi is excited to be part of the downtown gallery and hopes people take advantage of the programs that are being offered. “I am just excited to be downtown in a great innovate spirit and I hope our programming matches that ... I really want to welcome the public into our space,” she said. Art Lab runs on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Registration costs $12 per child or $18 for two siblings. To register, please call the gallery at 250-7541750. For more information, please visit www.nanaimoartgallery.com.
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The sounds of the ukulele will deck the halls at one central Nanaimo location this weekend. On Sunday (Dec. 14) the Vancouver Island Ukulele Orchestra will be hosting A Ukulele for Christmas at the Bowen Park activity centre. The event is a ‘threein-one’ ukulele celebration that includes a concert, holiday singalong and fundraiser for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive. “A Ukulele for Christmas is designed to put musical instruments in the hands of children whose families cannot afford such luxuries,”said Anna Lyman, director of the Vancouver Island Ukulele Orchestra. “We’re going to take up a collection of whatever funds people have in their pockets.”
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Vancouver Island Ukulele Orchestra members Liz De Barros, Jeff Pringle and their band mates host A Ukulele for Christmas on Sunday (Dec. 14) at Bowen Park.
Money raised from the event will be used to purchase ukuleles, which will then be donated to the toy drive. “Our goal is to put ukuleles in the hands of children,” Lyman said. “We want to be able to give instruments to children who wouldn’t normally get them.” The Va n c o u ver Island Ukulele Orchestra is a newly formed group made
up of more than a dozen members from Nanaimo and Parksville. Sunday’s concert will be the band’s first-ever public performance. “ We a re p re t t y excited,” Lyman said. The concert portion of the event will feature a mix of music. “We have four seasonal tunes and then we have some Latin tunes as well,” Lyman said. “It’s going to be the unveiling of
what people have been working on for months.” Since a wide range of popular music isn’t written for the ukulele, Lyman is often forced to arrange the music herself. “I can’t just buy music for this. I have to arrange all the music,” she said. “So from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker I took the song The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and I arranged that for ukulele.” Sunday’s concert starts at noon. For more information, please visit www.ukecircle.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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award-winning highland dancer who has performed at the Sydney Opera House in Australia. In 2007, she won the British Open Highland Dancing Championship in Scotland. Henry is hoping that people who come to the event walk away feeling the joy of Christmas. “I hope that they [the audience] feel the Christmas spirit,” she said. “Just getting them really into that Christmas spirit. There is great music and they’ll be getting their toes tapping.” A Christmas Eve in Scotland starts at 2 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 children under 12. For more information, please visit www. porttheatre.com.
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Those looking to spend Christmas Eve in Scotland, but are unable to do so, won’t have to go very far. On Sunday (Dec. 14) the Brigadoon Dance Academy will host A Christmas Eve in Scotland at the Port Theatre. According to Brigadoon Dance Academy owner and event o rg a n i z e r, D i e n a Henry, the event will include a mix of highland dance music and Christmas music. “It’s a mix traditional highland dance with Celtic choreography,” she said. “We’re also using a lot of Christmas music.” The event will also include guest piper Alastair Lee and his sister and dancer Fiona, along with The Pacific Gael Pipes and Drums. Fiona Lee is an
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Fiona Lee will be dancing alongside piper and brother Alistar at the Port Theatre on Sunday (Dec. 14) afternoon as part of A Christmas Eve in Scotland. The event is hosted by the Brigadoon Dance Academy and also features The Pacific Gael Pipes and Drums.
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Two musical groups will come together for a good cause this weekend. On Sunday (Dec. 14) the Nanaimo Concert Band will hold its annual Christmas Charity Concert at the Beban Park social centre. The band will be accompanied by the Malaspina Choir to perform a wide range of popular Christmas songs. “We’re playing all the traditional stuff,� said Nanaimo Concert Band past-president, Shari Barker. Sunday’s concert will benefit the Salvation Army, as prospective audience members are asked to bring non-perishable food items. The band will be playing the charity concert with heavy hearts after longtime member Ken Ryall died last month. “Ken was sort of like my mentor,� Barker said. “We both played clarinet.�
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Longtime Nanaimo Concert Band member Ken Ryall died late last month.
Barker said Ryall loved to play New Orleans jazz. “He had a natural talent to play Dixieland music,� Barker said. “Ken’s strength was literally ad libbing and playing solos.� When it came to being around Ryall, there was no shortage of fun, according to Barker.
“There was lots of laughter and lots of jokes,� she said. The band is hoping to hold a tribute concert for Ryall in the spring. Sunday’s Christmas concert starts at 2:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.nanaimoconcertband.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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NANAIMO YOUTH CHOIR performs with the Camerata Singers on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St. Tickets are $12. For more information please visit www. nanaimosings.com
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HUB CITY THEATRE YEAR END SHOWCASE takes place on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd. The showcase features a number of films made by local filmmakers. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. For more information visit www. hubcitycinema.ca.
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Entries sought for light up The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce encourages one and all to make this Christmas merry and ultra bright by getting involved with the annual Spirit of Christmas decorating contest. The contest is open to all businesses from Lantzville to Cedar in the categories of decorating, and employee costumes, and the Residential Light Up. Residential entries will be featured in the Nanaimo News Bulletin Christmas Lights map. The theme for 2014 is ‘jingle bells.’ Categories include: businesses with fewer than five employees; businesses with five to 10 employees; business corporate; hotels and motels; restaurants/ lounges/pubs; senior living facilities; banks, mall – administration or window display only. Deadline for entries is Friday (Dec. 12). Judging takes place Dec. 15-16. Prizes are also offered for the best residential light display. The deadline to enter is Wednesday (Dec. 17) at 4 p.m., with judging taking place the following night. To enter, call the chamber at 250-7561191, fax an entry form to 250-7561584, or download the entry form at www. nanaimochamber.bc.ca.
Stanhope remains chairman Joe Stanhope will once again be chairman of the Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors. Bill McKay, Nanaimo director and mayor, had been rumoured to be throwing his name in the ring, but at the regional district’s inaugural board meeting Tuesday night, it was McKay who nominated Stanhope, Electoral Area G director. Colin Haime, Lantzville director and mayor, was elected as deputy chairman. McKay said he briefly considered running for the position but wants to concentrate on his duties as mayor. “Normally there’s always been this sort of standard practice that the chair would come from the electoral areas and that the
City of Nanaimo would hold the [deputy chairperson],” said McKay. “In a spirit of co-operation with the region, that while change is necessary, we wanted to make sure that Mayor Haime was welcome to that position and we’re going to work alongside both of them to make sure this is a very progressive organization,” he said. Stanhope said he was overwhelmed by the support. He said he wasn’t surprised that McKay nominated him. “We’re a federation, but Nanaimo has the most population and the weighted vote and all the rest of it, so it’s basically, we have to accomplish what Nanaimo really wants.”
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Seismic upgrades for a southend activity centre are on hold as Nanaimo city officials consider constructing a new building. City council will look at swapping out seismic upgrade plans for a rebuild of the 65-year old Chase River Activity Centre – a cost currently estimated at $760,000. The south Nanaimo property, home of a Boys and Girls Club, ranks as one of the highest priorities for seismic upgrades in the city – second to the old city annex building on Franklyn Street. The Chase River Activity Centre was constructed as a fire hall in 1950 and includes a cinderblock tower which alone is definitely something with seismic issues, says Richard Harding, director of parks, recreation and environment.
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Air Canada adds Calgary flight to Nanaimo schedule Nanaimo Airport’s passenger terminal will get busier with passengers boarding additional flights bound for Calgary this spring. Air Canada announced Tuesday it will offer direct daily flights to Calgary beginning May 1.
The new Calgary run has room for up to 74 passengers. The airline currently offers eight daily flights to Vancouver during its summer schedule. WestJet began Nanaimoto-Calgary flights in June of last year.
Nanaimo Airport, handled 33.3 per cent more passengers per month from January until June in 2014 over the same period in 2013. Year-to-date passenger numbers for 2014 are nearly 20 per cent higher overall than for 2013.
Staff members report a seismic upgrade would cost an estimated $295,000, but would also tackle improvements like new windows and siding that would add new life to the building. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island would also contribute $100,000 toward the project with a 10-year lease of the site. But Coun. Bill Bestwick questions if there’s better value in considering a rebuild of the activDecember 4, 11, 18 & 24th ity centre, pointing out that with Adopt “A Friend for Life” money slated for the upgrade they are almost halfway to a new buildFor more info call: 250-758-8444. Visit the Nanaimo and District SPCA at ing. He made a motion to get a 2200 Labieux Rd or see our homeless pets at: www.spca.bc.ca/nanaimo report on options to build a new activity centre. OUR GOAL: 100 HOMELESS PETS ADOPTED. Let’s get them ALL home for Christmas!! “I might rather spend $760,000 Candycane has the sweetest soul and could melt any heart for a new building than $300,000 ... once you lay your eyes on her. Candycane came to the on an old building that’s going to Nanaimo SPCA because she was abandoned and neglected, need more work, there’s no if, ands 250-758-7653 missing fur,inflamed and itchy skin, which is being treated coastrealty.com or buts about it,” he said. now. She is not quite ready for adoption because she needs to Merrilee get a dental done first but we are hoping someone will over City staff members will look into look what she looks like now and will be patience and will Tognela options to tear down and rebuild *14249259AA* *14249259AA* look forward to how she could look with the proper care and 14249259AA 4200 Island14249259AA Highway the activity centre, and look at Toll Free: 1-800-779-4966 are in Candycane we would get you 14249259AA Y / 20 So / P / Sif / N you / Page interested 1 of 1 14249259AA / TD / DQCWWP / E / 2507589121 / Y // TD 20 / PDQCWWP / S / N / / E / 2507589121 Page 1 of 1/tlc. demands for community space mtognela@coastrealty.com to foster her then after she had her dental done she can be HB01 / L Hurworth / Bby 1−110580901HB01 / L Hurworth / Bby 1−110580901 in the south end, with a report adopted! So what are you waiting for come down and see her supporter BENSON VIEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL LT / 080228 BENSON VIEW VETERINARYProud HOSPITAL LT / 080228 expected in January or February. today! CANDYCANE of the (NAN)Nanaimo (NAN)Nanaimo / Veterinarians / 0805 SPCA/ Veterinarians / 0805
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Eleanore came to the Nanaimo SPCA with her mom and siblings. Cats come in all shapes and sizes, but these little ones have a little bit extra to them. They are Polydactyl!! Which means they have extra toes! Here is some fun facts about Polydactyl cats: 4. Polydactyly is common in Maine Coons DR. MARNIE EDWARDS DR. ANNE-LII SWABEY CONNIE BEAUCHAMP Complete Veterinary CareHistorically, polydactyly was a useful trait for Maine Coon Complete VeterinaryDR.Care for Dogs and Cats cats. For a breed originating in snowy Maine, doublewide forComplete Dogs and Cats Veterinary Care Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 paws with extra digits functioned as natural snowshoes. At for Saturday Dogs and Cats 9:00 - 1:00 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 (250)758-9121 one time, as many as 40 percent of all Maine Coons had (250)758-9121 2450 Hayes Rd., Nanaimo After Hours 2450 Hayes Rd., Nanaimo 2450 Hayes Rd., Nanaimo After Hours extra toes. Though the trait is no longer as predominant in Emergency Pager Emergency Pager the breed, Maine Coon polydactyls are still recognized as an (250) official breed by many cat fanciers. www.bensonviewvet.com DR. ANNE-LII SWABEY
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Hyundai composes a memorable new Sonata Hyundai is a company that pushes the Inside envelope in terms of styling, vehicle As with the outside, the interior has content, engine choices and value, makbeen given a total refresh, no basic ing others carmakers take notice. tweaking here. The same, more muted The last generation Hyundai Sonata, design is at work here too, now the allreleased in 2011, is a perfect example. new centre console is wider and flatter The “Fluidic Sculpture” design language than the last car. This makes the car really set the pace for the mid-size class feel more open and airy, the brushed Hyundai has done aluminum surround is bright and the of cars. The competitors that followed, like the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and it again, delivering a way the buttons and dials are fitted is Honda Accord, all took styling chances to none. Fit and finish is one very attractive car, full second after that Sonata was introduced. The area that Hyundai does as well, if not same too for the engine development, of features and at an better than most. Even on the base including smaller turbocharged 4-cyl$23,999 GL model, the Sonata comes attractive price. inder engines and fuel saving direct with standard heated front seats, backZack Spencer injection technology; compared with up camera, Bluetooth, 5-inch radio/ the competition all this technology was backup screen, satellite radio and USB ahead of the curve. Now, just a few years later, the connectivity. The $26,299 GLS adds a power driver’s Sonata gets another refresh, making this car more seat, heated leather steering wheel and heated rear compelling than ever. seats, and these are just the two entry-level cars. All cars now come with additional 2.5 cm of rear Looks legroom and a very useful trunk that is expandable, As dynamic as the Fluidic Sculpture design was, it thanks to a 60/40 split rear seat. didn’t age well. Cars that are heavily styled can date
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quickly. With this in mind, Hyundai has backed away from the fluid approach to a more sculpted design that shares some styling cues from the top-of-range Hyundai Genesis. The front features a squarer grille opening, edgier bumper and front chin-spoiler. The base model is fitted with the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has and 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels with LED daytime running lights, halogen headlamps or HID lights on the limited trim. The performance oriented 2.0 Turbo Sport model, seen above, comes with a two-toned front spoiler, 18-inch wheels, standard HID headlamps, quad exhaust tips and a lower diffuser on the rear bumper. The top trim levels of both the 2.4L and 2.0 Sport have a blacked-out section of the front grille which signifies the car comes with adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system.
Verdict Hyundai has done it again, delivering a very attractive car, full of features, at an attractive price. 2.4L models range from $23,999 to $32,999 in the top Limited trim. This model has most of the features found in the top 2.0L turbo but without the added power. The base 2.0L turbo starts at $30,999 and the top Ultimate model, seen here, is $34,799. Both the Limited and Ultimate get the forward collision warning system and lane departure safety features, plus they also get adaptive cruise control. For 2015, the Sonata is a big step foreword in design. The added safety features will be attractive and the constant pushing-of-the-envelope from Hyundai is welcome. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23.999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
Drive Both the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and the 2.0L turbo have been carried over from the last model but they have been modified to produce better torque delivery and fuel economy. Hyundai has dropped the horsepower output from 198hp to 185hp in the 2.4L and limited the torque to 178hp. The 2.0L turbo also receives a horsepower drop from 274hp to 245hp and the torque drops from 268 lb.-ft to 160 lb.-ft. Hyundai claims that the torque is lower in the RPM range and the fuel consumption is improved. The experience behind the wheel of the turbo is still very invigorating but not as hectic as the last model, it delivers a more usable driving experience. Power is smooth and refined; the turbo feels like a V6 without the accompanying fuel bill.
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Safety Tip: Operation Red Nose provides free rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season in about 25 B.C. communities. Call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of volunteers will get you and your vehicle home safely. OperationRedNose.com.
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The 2015 Canadian Car of the Year competition moved in to its final phase with the announcement of the final 15 Best New category winners by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. These category winners were chosen by 73 Canadian automotive journalists following a recently completed hands-on, five-day, back-to-back evaluation drive event, known as TestFest, in Niagara Falls, Ont. The testing is both detailed and a challenging process that generated 1,640 evaluation drives, approximately 106,405 data points and 500 category ballots. “TestFest is the most intensive new vehicle evaluation process on the planet,” said Gary Grant, co-chairman of the awards. “No other organization employs such stringent testing methods to determine their car of year award winners. Data driven and Canadian expertise.” The 2015 Canadian Car of the Year Best New award winners are: City Car Kia Soul EV Small Cars Under $21,000: Honda Fit Over $21,000: Volkswagen Golf Family Cars Under $30,000): Subaru Legacy 2.5i Over $30,000: Hyundai Sonata Luxury Cars Under $50,000: MercedesBenz C-Class Over $50,000: Hyundai Genesis Sports Performance Under $50,000: BMW M235i Over $50,000: Volvo V60 Polestar Prestige Mercedes-Benz S-Class Prestige Performance Porsche 911 Turbo S SUV-CUV Under $35,000: Subaru Outback 2.5i $35-$60,000: Toyota Highlander Over $60,000: Porsche Macan S Pickup Ford F-150
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Margareta Mahlstedt accepts an award on behalf of Volvo. PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until January 2, 2015. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2015 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection and tire levy. *Lease example: 2015 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,540, includes $1,545 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,350 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $88 with a total lease obligation of $8,366. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. **Finance example: 0.99% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,820 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy and air conditioning charge. ††Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $25,820 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,495 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $135 with a total lease obligation of $12,288. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. †Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. 2015 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-6A MSRP is $37,300 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning charge. ‡‡Lease example: 2015 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-6A with a vehicle price of $37,300 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $3,625 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $188 with a total lease obligation of $18,656. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.15. ‡Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-6A. Applicable taxes are extra. ¥NOTE: Limited availability on 2014 models and suffixes, see dealer for details. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be January 2, 2015. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ¥¥“The Freedom 40 Lease delivers a lower monthly payment by extending standard terms by four months without a rate increase and without a corresponding reduction in Lease-end Value”. As an example, standard term of 36 months can be stretched to 40 months. Freedom 40 Lease offer is valid until January 2, 2015. ¥¥¥Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 28, 36, 40, 48, 52, 60 and 64 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 40-month lease, equals 80 payments, with the final 80th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
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The Acura RLX was my most disappointing nonwinner, as I also considered it a good candidate for Car of the Year.
Within this group of Best New category winners is the eventual 2015 Canadian Car of the Year and 2015 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year and these announcements will be made at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, on Feb. 12. In addition, AJAC will also present 2015 awards for Best New Technologyin January at the Montreal Auto Show and Canadian Green Car of the Year in March 24 at the Vancouver Auto Show. Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Subaru were all double winners and, as usual, there were a few surprises. You can look at the voting and scoring details plus all the collected data on performance (acceleration, braking, fuel economy, etc.) on the AJAC website (ajac.ca). You can also look back on previous winners going all the way back to 1985, when the Volkswagen Golf (an omen perhaps?) was a winner. A few weeks ago, I made some winner predictions for the seven categories that I managed to drive all entries, while at Testfest. Three proved to be right on the mark, two were runner-ups, but sadly, my Toyota Camry Hybrid and Chevrolet Tahoe choices were completely off target. The Acura RLX Hybrid was my most disappointing non-winner, as I also considered it a good candidate for overall Canadian Car of the Year. The RLX is an amazing sophisticated automobile that could yet win a new technology award. There were just two entries in all-electric City Car category and the Kia Soul EV was a clear winner. I’ve heard both small car victors Honda Fit and VW Golf talked about as the potential overall winner. The double wins for Subaru and Hyundai were a bit of a surprise (to some) but it was certainly nice to see Porsche recognised for two outstanding products. While I didn’t expect the Volvo V60 Polestar to eclipse Ford Mustang GT, it was certainly good to see Volvo, a company with a great history that was teetered on the brink of extinction, back in the winner’s circle. All voting for Canadian Car of the Year is done by secret ballot and the esteemed accounting firm KPMG tabulated the results. Look for more on the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s awards in future issues.
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New Lincoln Navigator has style, sophistication The Lincoln Navigator makes a statement wherever you take it. The bold split grille with the integrated front bumper and blended in driving lights brings style to the front of this truck. The body lines help split up the large side body panels. A large LED brake light stretches across the power lift gate and wraps around each corner giving it an interesting look while making it very visible when the brakes are applied. Another feature I found very cool was the welcome mat. When you press the unlock button on the remote the Lincoln logo illuminates the ground. This vehicle comes standard with a twin turbo 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine that puts out 380 horsepower and 460 lb ft of torque. The transmission is a six speed select shift. 4.10 gear ratio. Towing is made easy with the transmission tow/haul mode, which helps keep you from gaining too much speed when towing downhill. The engine maintains its power band while towing up a hill keeping the speed and momentum constant. This large SUV is perfect for the whole family. It delivers on space, comfort and functionality while driving like a smaller SUV. Look for more on the vehicle at www.drivewaybc.ca.
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A relaxing flotation device on four wheels by Alexandra Straub
Each morning, I wake up to my inbox clogged with a plethora of messages boasting of great deals. And while I swiftly send most to the trash, I often entertain the idea of not paying full price for a meal, or getting my mani-pedi at a 75 per cent off, or occasionally splurging on a spa treatment. Not to mention yoga classes at a fraction of the cost. One message in particular from West Coast Float caught my eye recently and gave me an excuse to take the Volvo V60 T6 R-Design
wagon for a longer drive up to Whistler. The image accompanied with the text looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. There was this woman, floating in lagoon-blue water, in a rather interesting contraption. Beside it were words like “sensory deprivation,” “relaxation,” and “salt.” A colleague had mentioned to me in conversation about these float pods so I bought two sessions and brought along a friend to enjoy it with me. Without going into too many details on the experience, I floated for 90 min-
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With 325 horsepower, it’s no sleeper. It’s then linked with a sixspeed Geartronic automatic transmission. It’s sublimely quiet at highway speeds and I had such features as a heated steering wheel and a heated windshield, along with the standard heated front seats, to keep my body blissfully warm in the sub zero temperatures. It is the real deal: an incredible wagon that gives you all the pleasure of driving without the salt in your eyes. Just on the roads. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
Ultimate angler’s Tundra pickup truck is no fish tale by Ian Harwood
With the Specialty Equipment Market Association show wrapping up last month in Las Vegas, I thought I would share with you an interesting vehicle that was on display and caught my eye – the 2014 Toyota Tundra ultimate fishing vehicle. Bassmaster Elite Series pro angler Britt Myers wanted a Toyota Tundra equipped with everything you would want to go fishing and I think he got his wish. It is painted in a matte gray finish from front to back with yellow and black tribal graphics. Front bumpers come with fog and driving lights. There is a winch tucked inside this massive bumper. Rolling big power provided the custom grille.
Bushwacker fender flares help cover the Nitto mud grappler tires mounted on Moto metal black rims. The folks at Pro Comp suspension provided the suspension lift. It features a MX 2.75c series coil over front shocks and MX6 adjustable rear shocks. In case you are wondering, how you would get in this thing, Bestop has built a running board step that raises and lowers automatically when you open and close the doors. A smaller step folds down manually just in front of the rear tires. This helps you reach the custom-made roof rack cargo basket. The cargo basket has LED lights recessed in the front, back and sides. Read more at www.drivewaybc.ca.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Don’t get snowed in with winter driving by Ian Harwood
Use common sense and safety to get where you need to go.
Peek through the lens at Driving TV by Keith Morgan
Driving Television is a slickly produced, fast-paced car show, designed to help regular folks make a sound decision when making the second-biggest purchase of their lives – buying a car. When Driveway’s lead test driver Zack Spencer is not writing for you here, he’s in front of the camera co-hosting the top-rated, independently produced, Canadian show with Lacey Elliott. You won’t find me in front of the lens, but recently I spent a day behind the DTV camera, observing Spencer and videographer Brian Chow. The action took place in Whistler for the launch of the 2015 Lexus NX. First up was a presentation about the product, and specifically the technology featured in the compact crossover vehicle. While some journos present yawned occasionally and jotted a few notes, Spencer wrote feverishly, asking many questions. “These presentations are extremely important to my day’s work,” advises Spencer. “The print guys can take the thumb drive with all the info on it and check it at their leisure later. But I need to leave the room with all the facts and have my questions ready to go.” Minutes later, he’s conducting an interview with Lexus Canada director Cyril Dimitris, about the importance of this new entry to the fastest growing market segment. The print and online writers have already left for a day on the scenic back roads and a jaunt along the Sea to Sky Highway. “I always say we are either driving or shooting but we’re not doing both so most manufacturers are happy to let us do our own thing,” Spencer said. Read more at www.drivewaybc.ca.
The rain and windstorms have started and it won’t be long before the temperatures start to dip. It seems every year the first snowfall creates chaos and adjusting to the conditions is a big challenge for many people. That said; driving in the winter season generally presents more problems than driving in other seasons wherever you call home. The vehicle and the driver must be prepared as well as possible to cope
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tires suitable for any type of climate, even the most severe ones. In winter the pressure of the tire must also be controlled more frequently. Contrary to popular opinion, a lower inflation pressure than normal does not improve tire traction on snow. It makes them much more liable to damage. Always remember that in any season and with any temperature, insufficient pressure is always the main cause of tire damage. Here is some advice to always bear in mind it is
during winter driving conditions: Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in icy conditions. Watch for slippery bridge decks, even when the rest of the pavement is in good condition. Bridge decks will ice up sooner than the pavement. Do not use the cruise control in winter conditions. Don’t get overconfident in your 4x4 vehicle. Four-wheel drive may help you get going quicker, but it won’t help you stop any faster.
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Casey, Gary and the Windley team for the lighted sign on Metral for the craft fair. BEEF To the bingo hall. The small perk of a free coffee in the morning before the first session is now very limited. Those who arrive an hour early can have four cups but the rest of us, nothing. BOUQUET To Trevor at the north-end Staples store for going above and beyond regular service. BEEF To some sadistic people who enjoy cruelty toward others. BOUQUET To the kind young man who picked me up when I fell on the grass on Ninth Street. BEEF To grocery outlets who throw away food that is on or past due date. You would rather see people starve than have them get a tummy ache from a little piece of mould. BOUQUET To whoever puts up dinosaurs and owls in trees. We so enjoy finding them during our walks. Very clever and fun. BEEF To smelly diesel pick up trucks that race on parking lots and roads causing immense diesel black smoke pollution that’s cancerous. A beef to diesel owners who leave engines idling. Please turn off the toxic pollution. BOUQUET To the wonderful staff at Woodgrove Co-op gas station. You are all so kind and helpful all year round. BEEF To the owners who keep their dog chained to a clothesline or porch and provide no exercise, training or stimulation. Why do you have a dog and what do you tell yourself every day to justify what is absolute neglect and cruelty on your part? BOUQUET To the staff at Eye Mean Graphics and the Sign Zone for their friendly and efficient customer service.
BEEF To shoppers who can’t be bothered to put something back when not needed. If you change your mind, give it to the cashier or staff member – don’t just dump it wherever.
BOUQUET To people who buy presents for others, especially at Christmas time. It is not consumerism – it is love for relatives, friends and the needy. BOUQUET To The North Cedar firefighters for their assistance once again. You are all appreciated very much. Proud to be a part of such an amazing community.
BOUQUET To all the nice bus drivers. Thank you for your hard and safe work. BEEF To the store. Until recently the discount on perishable items with a soon-to-be expiry date was 50 per cent. Just in time for Christmas, the discount was reduced to 30 per cent. Glad to see corporate greed is alive and well.
BOUQUET To Don Goldsbury and staff for their professionalism and customer service at north-end Midas Muffler and Jim Mitton and staff at Big O Tire on Albert Street. I am pleased to deal with both businesses.
BOUQUET To Costco pharmacy staff for coming to my rescue after a bad fall. There are still more good people out there than bad.
BOUQUET To Mr. and Mrs. Mercer on Douglas Avenue. You are such creative angels to donate your doll and cradle to Paradise Isle Seniors Society.
BEEF To my neighbour. He’s so lazy he could have tried out for Canadian Idle, but then he just decided to do nothing instead.
BOUQUET To the people who voted in the civic election, especially my cousin. When she thought she might not make it to the polls she asked a friend to vote for me.
BOUQUET To Manh Nguyen at Estevan Denture Clinic. He was able to fix my partial denture so that I can now wear it comfortably and even eat with it in. And a beef to the dentist who said eventually my gums would harden with wear.
BOUQUET To all the nice people at the News Bulletin. Thank you for your nice work. BOUQUET To the majority of us who still use the word Christmas for Christmas – which is supposed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, now 2014 years ago. BOUQUET To customers that go out of their way to compliment an employee. We get a lot of negative feedback about things we can’t control so it’s nice to hear something pleasant for a change. BOUQUET To the gentleman who left $100 to pay for the breakfasts of 12 seniors from Kiwanis Village at Smitty’s. What a wonderful act of kindness and true Christmas spirit. BOUQUET To the driver on the Needham and Nicol streets intersection for potentially saving my life. Had you not been stopped to turn left onto Nicol Street in front of me, I would have been t-boned by the driver who ran the red light at a high rate of speed. BOUQUET To the very honest person who gave my wallet to a clerk at Country Club Save-on-Foods in late summer. The store advised me last month that it was in its safe. BOUQUET To the folks at Lucky’s Liquor Store for helping find just the right kind of Christmas cheer to give to people with whom I share the holidays. They will be delighted to receive this special treat.
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 Joe, who has supported Buckwheat with his numerous but entertaining telephone messages during her stressful time of medical issues. I believe in karma and I hope it’s headed your way because friends like you are hard to find.
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(Sept 2, 1924 – Nov 26, 2014, age 90 Born in Kent England in 1924, Fred immigrated to Canada in 1954, and settled in Nanaimo in the 1990s. Lovingly remembered by daughter Gillian Bailey (Terry) of London, Ontario; father of Martin (Lisa) of Hamilton, Ontario and grandfather of Madelaine and Miranda. Predeceased by parents Edward and Harriet and brother Edward, of England.  He is survived by wife, Freda Joyce Yardley of Nanaimo, his step children Norma Waddington (Cal), Kirk Yardley (Gunn), and Ted Yardley (Nan). Fred proudly served during World War 2 as a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy and he was an active member of the Burma Star Association. He had a lifelong interest in the outdoors and was a horticulturalist, avid canoeist and a long-time member of the Probus Club and the Nanaimo Paddlers. He was also a computer/techno wiz, and a lover of classical music. His wife Joyce described him best: “He is my friend, my mentor, my lively, kind and intelligent companion – tender keeper of my emotional wellbeing.� They enjoyed a beautiful love story and a fulfilling marriage. Fred was profoundly loved and will be deeply missed by the family and friends that he cherished and enriched through his kind deeds, his rousing stories, his keen intellect, his sense of adventure and his wry humour.
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Monday NANAIMO NANAIMO BETTER BETTER Breathers Breathers Christmas Christmas party party Dec. Dec. 15, 15, 1:301:303:30 3:30 p.m., p.m., at at Beban Beban Park. Park. Bring Bring baking baking and and unwrapped unwrapped gift. gift.
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SUNRISERS SUNRISERS TOASTTOASTMASTERS MASTERS meet meet FriFridays, days, 6:30 6:30 a.m, a.m, Hope Hope Lutheran Lutheran Church, Church, 2174 2174 Departure Departure Bay Bay Rd. Rd. 250-585-2232. 250-585-2232.
Ongoing ALS ALS SUPPORT SUPPORT group group meets meets fourth fourth WednesWednesday day of of the the month, month, 2-4 2-4 p.m., p.m., Brechin Brechin United United Church, Church, 1998 1998 Estevan Estevan Rd. Rd. Patients, Patients, family, family, caregivers caregivers welcome. welcome. 1-800-708-3228 1-800-708-3228 ext. ext. 221. 221.
ENTERPRISINg ENTERPRISINg TOASTTOASTMASTERS MASTERS meets meets Thursdays, Thursdays, 7:30-9 7:30-9 p.m., p.m., community community boardroom boardroom at at Country Country Grocer Grocer on on Dufferin Dufferin Crescent. Crescent. 250-754250-7546636. 6636.
NANAIMO NANAIMO UNIT UNIT of of the the Canadian Canadian Cancer Cancer Society Society sponsors sponsors sevseveral eral peer peer support support groups groups for for the the victims victims of of cancer. cancer. For For further further information, information, stop stop by by 777E 777E Poplar Poplar Street Street or or call call 250-741-8180. 250-741-8180. NANAIMO NANAIMO HEALINg HEALINg Rooms. Rooms. Come Come in in for for prayer, prayer, Mondays Mondays 7-9 7-9 p.m p.m and and Wednesdays Wednesdays 2-4 2-4 p.m. p.m. at at Eagle Eagle Mountain Mountain Church, Church, 11 Terminal Terminal Ave. Ave. Contact Contact urhealed.nanaimo@ urhealed.nanaimo@ gmail.com. gmail.com.
MID MID ISLAND ISLAND Advanced Advanced Toastmasters Toastmasters meet meet first first Wednesday Wednesday of of the the month, month, 7-9 7-9 p.m., p.m., Rm. Rm. 8, 8, Nanaimo Nanaimo Aquatic Aquatic Centre, Centre, 250-758-3668. 250-758-3668.
HEART HEART OF OF the the Island Island Chorus Chorus of of Sweet Sweet Adelines Adelines Int. Int. meets meets Wednesdays Wednesdays 7-9:30 7-9:30 p.m., p.m., at at the the Royal Royal Canadian Canadian Legion Legion in in Lantzville. Lantzville. 250-722250-7223233. 3233.
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Solomon Solomon Ali, Ali, left, left, and and his his brother, brother, Jackson, Jackson, donate donate $100 $100 to to Nanaimo Nanaimo Regional Regional general general Hospital. Hospital. Since Since 2011, 2011, Solomon Solomon Ali Ali has has raised raised almost almost $500 $500 through through birthday birthday money money and and his his paper paper route route with with the the News News Bulletin. Bulletin. This This year, year, Jackson Jackson Solomon Solomon contributed contributed after after his his experience experience in in surgery surgery at at the the hospital hospital for for aa broken broken arm. arm. The The money money will will go go toward toward new new operating operating rooms rooms currently currently under under construction. construction.
CAREgIvERS’ CAREgIvERS’ SUPPORT SUPPORT Circle. Circle. Are Are you you caring caring for for aa loved loved one one with with aa terminal terminal illness? illness? Drop-in Drop-in peer peer support. support. Tuesdays, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 1-2:30 p.m., p.m., Nanaimo Nanaimo Community Community Hospice, Hospice, 1080 1080 St. St. George George Cres. Cres. Call Call 250250591-881. 591-881.
TOPS TOPS gROUP gROUP meets meets Mondays, Mondays, Rm. Rm. B019, B019, Nanaimo Nanaimo Regional Regional General General Hospital Hospital from from 6-7:30 6-7:30 p.m. p.m. near near the the sat sat lab lab entrance. entrance. Lose Lose weight weight sensibly. sensibly. 250250754-4334 754-4334 for for informainformation. tion.
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YELLOw YELLOw POINT POINT SingSingers ers community community meets meets Wednesdays, Wednesdays, 77 p.m., p.m., Cedar Cedar Secondary Secondary School. School. 250-616250-6160421. 0421. PARENT PARENT SUPPORT SUPPORT Circles Circles free free weekly weekly groups groups for for parents parents with with children children 12 12 and and under. under. 1-800-665-6880 1-800-665-6880 for for information. information. HUB HUB CITY CITY Toastmasters Toastmasters meets meets from from 7:30-9 7:30-9 p.m., p.m., Tuesdays, Tuesdays, OcciOccidental dental Pub Pub (down(downstairs), stairs), 432 432 Fitzwilliam Fitzwilliam St. St. Visit Visit hubcity.toasthubcity.toastmastersclubs.org. mastersclubs.org. KIwANIS KIwANIS SUNRISERS SUNRISERS mornign mornign tt meetings, meetings, Thursdays Thursdays at at 88 a.m. a.m. Contact Contact nanaimo.sunnanaimo.sunrisers@yahoo.com. risers@yahoo.com.
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NANAIMO NANAIMO EUCHRE EUCHRE Club Club meets meets for for cards cards TuesTuesdays days and and Fridays Fridays at at 77 p.m. p.m. New New members members welcome, welcome, teaching teaching available. available. 250-585250-5854373 4373 for for location. location.
Scholarships announced Two new construction scholarships were announced from the Vancouver Island Construction Association. Gold Seal Management: VICA will award one intern a gold seal course up to the value of $545. Women in Construction: Award will be given to a woman registered in a foundations program or Level 1-3 of an apprenticeship program. The value is $500.
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NANAIMO NANAIMO SUPPORT SUPPORT Group Group for for people people living living with with mood mood disorders disorders takes takes place place from from 7-8:30 7-8:30 p.m. p.m. at at Church Church of of Nazarene, Nazarene, 2150 2150 Departure Departure Bay Bay Rd. Rd. All All welcome. welcome. 250-729250-7299191 9191 for for details. details. UPLANDS UPLANDS LUNCH LUNCH BUNCH BUNCH Toastmasters Toastmasters meets meets every every WednesWednesday, day, noon-1 noon-1 p.m., p.m., at at Investor’s Investor’s Group Group boardboardroom. room. Call Call 250-797250-7976050. 6050. PROSTATE PROSTATE CANCER CANCER support support group group meets meets second second Tuesday Tuesday of of the the month month at at 77 p.m. p.m. at at Canadian Canadian Cancer Cancer Society Society office office at at 777 777 Poplar Poplar St. St. Call Call 250250751-1340. 751-1340.
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CLIPPERS HOSTING Teddy Bear Toss at Frank Crane Arena. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN
Nanaimo Clippers fans are getting ready to let the teddy bears tumble. The Clippers are hosting Teddy Bear Toss night this Friday (Dec. 12) at Frank Crane Arena when they host the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in B.C. Hockey League action. The teddy toss is one of the junior A hockey club’s favourite promotions every year, players say. Fans are asked to bring a new plush toy to the arena that night, and then throw the Photo submitted stuffed animals on the ice when Nanaimo Clippers Devin Brosseau and Sheldon Rempal promote the hockey team’s annual the Clippers Teddy Bear Toss event at Frank Crane Arena. score their first goal of the game. Volunteers gather up There isn’t much likelithe teddy bears and donate hood of the Clips being them to the Great Nanaimo held off the scoresheet Toy Drive Christmas charthat night. Nanaimo is the ity. BCHL’s second-highest scorFor the players, the fan ing team with 3.9 goals per participation adds a little game and hasn’t been shut extra incentive during a out on home ice yet this mid-season game, and most season. of the Clippers want to be GAME ON … The Clippers the one to trigger the teddy and the Bulldogs face off bears. Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank “I’ve never experienced Crane Arena. The Clips then a teddy bear toss, but I’ve have another home game heard guys talk about it on Sunday, a 2 p.m. faceoff from last year, so I know against the Vernon Vipers. people are certainly excited For ticket information, for that,” said Cole Maier, please call 250-751-0593. Clippers forward. “Everysports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Nanaimo District Islanders forward Tkia King, left, is defended by Wellington Wildcats opponent Mccalli Franklin during Tuesday’s senior AA league game at the Wellington Secondary School gym. The ’Cats won 56-33.
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High school wrestler destroys all comers A standout high school wrestler dominated her division to win at the Abbotsford Traditional High School tournament on Saturday. Faye Tuck of Dover Bay Secondary School was nicknamed ‘The Destroyer’ by a senior referee after Tuck won all five of her bouts without giving up a single point. The season started last month with the Vancouver Island Novice Wrestling Championships. In senior boys’ competition, Steven Guo of Dover Bay earned
silver and Ezra Colyn, also of Dover, earned bronze. Preet Shienh of Dover took silver in his junior boys’ division, as did Sam Sukhadana of Nanaimo District. Riley Besson of Wellington was awarded bronze. Spencer Broz of Pleasant Valley Elementary school took silver in junior boys’ competition and bronze among senior boys. Sadie McCreight of Rutherford earned silver in junior girls’ action and Raquel Hleck of Mountain View got bronze among junior girls.
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Nanaimo’s Sebastian Sulyok is the winner of the 2014 Canadian Arenacross Championship series in his 50cc open division.
went,” said Steve Sulyok, Sebastian’s father. Sebastian got himself back up to third place and held the position. “The feeling is absolute euphoria,” Steve said.
He said the family is proud to bring the title to Vancouver Island. “Island team, Team B.C. motocross is just a great family, a great network of people,” Steve said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Bucs’ one game a big matchup The Nanaimo Buccaneers play just one game this week, but that one game might take everything they’ve got. The Bucs host the North Division’s firstplace Campbell River Storm on Thursday (Dec. 11) night. It’s the first meeting between the teams since last week’s blockbuster transactions that sent Nanaimo’s then-leading goal scorer Will McNamara and alternate captain Thor Rosback to Campbell River, with defenceman Joe Gage coming to the Bucs from the Storm. McNamara made an immediate impact up Island, setting a franchise record with nine points (five goals, four assists) in a single game last Friday in a 17-1 victory over the Oceanside Generals. This Thursday’s game between the Bucs and the Storm is a 7:15 p.m. faceoff at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Island Top Team wins 10 medals Nanaimo’s Island Top Team jiu-jitsu club won 10 medals, including four gold, at the Canadian Brazilian JiuJitsu Federation’s B.C. championships Saturday at the University of British Columbia. Eli Wyse led the way with gold in his blue belt no gi division and silver and bronze in gi divisions. Gary Gilbert won gold in blue belt gi competition and Cory Burton and Phil Oweis both took gold in no gi and silver in gi among white belts in their respective weight classes. Aaron White earned silver in his white belt masters’ division and Freddie Wicks got a bronze in gi white belt competition.
Player chosen to Universiade Nanaimo hockey player Neil Manning will wear the maple leaf and represent Canada at the 2015 Winter Universiade games in Granada, Spain from Feb. 3-14. The UBC Thunderbirds defenceman was named to Canada’s roster this week.
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School runners fast on their feet Scoreboard Each fall, young athletes in our local school system traditionally take part in cross-country running programs. For those in elementary schools, the season culminates near the end of November with the annual Nanaimo District Cross-Country Championships. Larry Dean was once again the coordinator of the district competition this year and he sends word that nearly 500 participants from over 25 schools took part, having earlier qualified from various zone meets. The district championship was comprised of six races of varying lengths, starting and finishing at the Rotary Bowl stadium. District teachers, administrators and parents helped with the organizing, along with community volunteers from Frontrunners. Those in the tyke (born 2005-06) division ran a distance
of one and a half second and third, folkilometres. For the lowed by Chantelle girls, Natasha KakLee from Quarterway tins of Rock City took and Bailey Rossignol first place. Samantha of Hammond Bay. Jones from McGirr In the boys’ race, was the runnerGage Zanette from up, with Mountain Cinnibar Valley was View runners Keira first to the finish line, Murphy and Sarah followed by MounCuddeford third and tain View teammates fourth. Mitchell Finner and Dylan Barberie Gus Johnson and from Jake SeaMountain man from thorpe View took Cinnabar. report top spot Next Ian Thorpe in the tyke were Alex Columnist boys’ comMcLauchpetition, lan from followed Randerson by Hunter Ridge and McInnesGriffin Prawdzik Neilsenfrom HamSendey of mond Bay. QuarterIn third way. and fourth were At the bantam Peter Morch and (born 2001-02) age Logan MacGillivary level, entrants comfrom Seaview. peted over a 2.5km For peewee (born distance. Top individ2003-04) runners, ual finishers in the the race distance girls’ race were led was two kilometres. by Erin Jensen from Ava Alexander from Cilaire. Runner-up Hammond Bay was was Rebecca Scrivthe first finisher in ens from Hammond the girls’ race. QuarBay, with Cilaire’s terway’s Kate CamJazmine Wilkinson in eron and Seaview’s third place and HamElla Ostrikoff were mond Bay’s Katie
Terry fourth. Rutherford runner Ethan Hart earned first place in the bantam boys’ race. Placing second was Luke Hoefer from Hammand Bay and Cinnabar Valley’s Andrew Mattes was third. Tosh Paziuk from Quarterway was fourth. In addition to ribbons for individual finishers, team points were also awarded to each school based on the placement of its runners. When those points were tabulated, the Barry Saunders Memorial Trophy for top large school was awarded to Mountain View. Hammond Bay was second, followed by Quarterway. In a separate calculation for smaller schools, Cinnabar Valley claimed the Tom Krall Trophy. Then came Pauline Haarer and Cilaire. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.
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Dec. 1-6 Monday 55-plus - Sherry White, 284 single. Tuesday 55-plus - Bruce Norris, 735 triple. Tuesday mixed - Alec Miller, 320 single; Jack Mundy, 758 triple; Kim Coulson, 297 single, 716 triple. Wednesday classic - Larry Cross, 322 single; Devon Cowie, 835 triple; Jennifer Eby, 315 single, 816 triple. Thursday 55-plus - Esther Burchill, 292 single, 676 triple. Thursday youth - Daegan Haapala, 210 single, 404 double; Ariel Arsenault, 170 single; Kody Schwenk, 298 single, 770 triple; Mikayla Eby, 684 triple. Thursday night - Bill Ritchie, 701 triple. Saturday youth - Giuseppi Bochek, 351 single; Justin Therrien, 849 triple; Chloe Moniz, 288 single. Special Olympics - Ron Greenhorn, 245 single; Yves Moskaluke, 455 double.
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