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Trustees vote to halt Cedar school work I CHAIRMAN SAYS school board reviewing all costs in district to help save money. BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

Newly elected Nanaimo school district trustees will debate whether to put a moratorium on Cedar school conversion project work at their regular meeting Wednesday (Dec. 17). The school district business committee is recommending approval of a 30-day stoppage on construction and awarding of contracts in order to allow for a thorough examination. The former Cedar Community Secondary School was closed and set to be converted to an elementary school as part of a 10-year facilities plan approved by the previous board. Steve Rae, school board chairman, said the recommendation, if approved, is to take stock of where the project is at. No decision has been made on whether to reverse the previous board’s decision, he said. “We want to take a tour of the school, as well as several other schools ... and it’s basically, we’re going to be looking at the whole district,” said Rae. “This is just one of the things we’re going to be looking at. The reason it came to the top of the list is because it’s time sensitive. “There are contracts out for tender right now at that school and we wanted to put a stop on that, just for 30 days, and so we can make sure that this is the right way to spend our money.” The school district is cash strapped, Rae said, and costs, expenditures to date and student projections are among things that could be examined.

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Military museum unveils wall of honour for veterans BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

new veterans’ wall of honour at the Vancouver Island Military Museum is a visible reminder of the debt we owe to our veterans, said Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell as the project launched Friday. The Vancouver Island Military Museum formally unveiled a new wall of honour with the help of local dignitaries, which is meant to pay tribute to the service of veterans. The 264-plaque wall, on the side of the downtown facility, will be a fundraiser for the non-profit

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museum and commemorates the start of the First World War 100 years ago. “This is not a memorial,” said Brian McFadden, museum vicepresident. “It’s meant to honour the service that the people gave.”

Stilwell, who helped celebrate the new wall with Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog and Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay, congratulated the museum and its volunteers for championing the cause and giving families and the public a way to honour the service of others and remember loved ones. Krog called the initiative a wonderful thing. “In terms of its military history this nation has punched above its weight at every conflict it’s ever been involved in and those who made that sacrifice, those who offered to serve, need our thanks and our congratulations,” he said.

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Stolen puppy recovered A puppy taken from Paws N Jaws pet store in Nanaimo North Town Centre has been found, alive and uninjured. According to Nanaimo RCMP, the nine-week-old Chihuahua-dachshund puppy, named hercules, was found Thursday at a home in central Nanaimo, following a tip. The puppy was returned to the store. The puppy went missing from the pet store the day before, shortly after 3:30 p.m., while a clerk was showing another puppy to a customer. while she was busy with the customer, a man asked if he could see a puppy, too, and went into the puppy display area. when the clerk returned the dog she was showing to the display kennel, she noticed one of the store’s other dogs was missing. “The investigation continues to identify a male allegedly responsible for taking hercules,” said Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, Const. Gary O’brien, said in a press release. The suspect was described as Caucasian, 5-feet-11, slim, in his 30s, with short, dark hair. he was wearing a baseball cap and zippered jacket. if you have information on this incident, please call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com.

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be rolled. Money often comes in all sorts of containers, from repurposed pickle jars to five-gallon water jugs. Community drop-off locations include: In Print, West Coast Stamp and Coin, John’s Bedroom Barn, Royal LePage at Brooks Landing, Quality Foods, Northridge Fitness, Canadian Tire, La-ZBoy, Island Natural Market, MGM Restaurant and Lucky’s Liquor Store. For more information, please call 250-753-3707.

A newly opened supportive housing complex won’t have the negative effect on the area that some imagine, according to Pacifica Housing executive director Karyn French. The first tenants have moved into Uplands Walk, a multimillion-dollar, 33-unit supportive housing building in north Nanaimo. It has been three years since the B.C. government first announced the site would be part of a $34-million strategy to house Nanaimo’s mentally ill and homeless population. It was controversial then, even becoming an election issue in 2011 as groups like Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo debated the merits of housing the homeless in a residential neighbourhood. But French had sensed a turnaround last year when the project broke ground. Today, she acknowledges there’s still apprehension and concern, including about property value and increased crime. “We are seeing a little bit more negativity than I anticipated at this stage, but they [area residents] really have to see it and experience it,” said French. “People imagine it to be a lot different than what it is. It really is just another apartment building.” The Uplands Drive supportive housing apartments were finished in late November and won’t be completely full for another two or three months, according to French. The building, which reportedly came under its $7.3-million construction budget, will cost new residents $435 a month for a self-contained bachelor studio. The building also has staff 24 hours a day, amenities like a bocce ball court and focuses on life-skill development. It’s all aimed at preparing people should they be ready to move into a building without social supports. B.C. Housing will hold an official opening this January, when it will announce the total cost of the project.

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Pete MacDonald, left, and Coun. Ian Thorpe pick up Coins for Kids donations to take to volunteers at Berwick on the Lake to roll and deposit. The money raised from the News Bulletin’s annual fundraising drive goes toward charities that buy presents for children at Christmas.

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Our annual Coins for Kids fundraising drive wraps up this week. Volunteers are busy collecting donations and rolling coins for deposit. From there, the money will be donated to the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive and the Nanaimo Boys and Girls Club. The annual fundraiser began in 1996 by collecting pennies. When the federal government decided to phase out the penny a few years ago, the name changed to Coins for Kids to ensure

the campaign continued. The premise is simple: make sure no child goes empty handed on Christmas morning. The toy drive and the boys and girls club are two charities in Nanaimo that help make that happen. Since 1996, the fundraiser has raised more than $160,000 for children in need in Nanaimo. Black Press papers from across the Island participate in Coins for Kids. Money raised stays within the community in which it was donated. Participating in the fundraiser is easy: just collect your spare change and drop it off at one of our community drop-off locations or the News Bulletin’s office at 777 Poplar St. The money doesn’t have to

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ture and heritage, said the work would have looked at industry trends, demand projects and what council could expect over the next five years, pointing out the last By Tamara Cunningham update was done prior to the The News BulleTiN economic downturn in 2008 and accounted for a hotel. It is time to consider mak- However, council opted to ing decisions on the confer- postpone the issue until budence centre, according to get discussions and have city Mayor Bill McKay, who says staff members look at funding there’s community disap- options for an updated evalupointment in its ation. performance and McKay told the concerns about News Bulletin ever -increasing there’s no reason subsidies. the city can’t do City staff memits own internal bers will look review. He also into funding for says it’s timely an updated evaluto look into the ation of the Vanconference centre couver Island Conwith a potential ference Centre, hotel operator which is slated to that’s interested in come up in 2015 operating the civic Bill MCKaY budget talks. facility but is curDuring a Committee of the rently working through the Whole meeting last week, hotel building process. civic politicians scrapped a “I think it’s time to look at staff recommendation to get a perhaps making some deci$25,000 independent analysis sions about that building,” and partial update of a 2004 he said. “If we find out, for market feasibility study. example, that building is Suzanne Samborski, the twice as big as it needs to be city’s senior manager of cul- or two-thirds bigger than it

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A man arrested for indecent exposure in late September is expected to make another appearance in Nanaimo provincial court today (Dec. 16).

Timothy Robert Mooney, 30, was charged in October with two counts of indecent exposure and two counts of breach of probation but has since seen additional charges against him, according to Leanne Mascolo, Crown counsel.

Amongst the other charges listed against Mooney, according to the B.C. court services’ website, are exposing himself to a person under 16 and another breach of probation. “As more information came in, we decided to lay more

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Boil water advisory lifted Nanaimo’s boil water advisory has been called off. The City of Nanaimo announced Sunday that it has determined that turbidity in the water system is now within acceptable levels. A boil water advisory was issued Thursday after last week’s storms increased turbidity in the water system. According to a city press release, samples taken throughout the system indicate that there is no bacteria in the water. Residents no longer need to boil their water before drinking from the municipal supply system. “The city would like to thank the residents of Nanaimo for their patience during this week’s boil water advisory,” said Bill Sims, the city’s manager of water resources. The city recommends that residents run their faucets for one minute and drain and flush ice-making machines in refrigerators. The city also suggests changing water filters. For further information, please visit www. nanaimo.ca.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 7

Newcastle nominated for historical status

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Fire forces two people from their home By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

An early morning house fire at 688 Nicol St. in south Nanaimo has forced two people from their home. N a n a i m o F i re R e s c u e responded to the alarm

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shortly before 4 a.m. Monday. Rick Kwasnecha, a Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer, said fire damage was confined to one bedroom in the house, but he had not determined what sparked the blaze. Kwasnecha said there were no reports of any injuries.

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Karen Lindsay, the city’s Emergency Program manager, said the couple who lived in the home were given 72 hours’ lodging and other assistance through the municipality’s Community Assistance Program.

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torical site designation doesn’t really give it any additional protections or other status, other than there will likely be a plaque placed on site, similar to one found at the Pacific BioBy Chris Bush logical Station and other sites The News BulleTiN in Nanaimo, to explain the island’s cultural and historical Newcastle Island could be significance. on its way to becoming recog“It doesn’t convey any formal nized as a national historical development,” Merilees said. site. “There’s no money attached to The Newcastle Island Socithis. It’s simply giving it recogety submitted its nomination, nition that this has merit as a which took about 18 months national historical site.” to prepare, to the Historic The nomination applicaSites and Monuments tion included a Board of Canada in detailed 34-page late November, to report chronicling hopefully earn the the island’s historiisland the same stacal significance to tus granted to the the Nanaimo region Pacific Biological Stabefore and after the it’s simply tion in 2011. arrival of European Bill Merilees, socisettlers and could giving it ety secretary, said take about two the society asked years before the offirecognition for five letters of cial designation is that this support from the granted. B.C. government, Merilees said Newhas merit as castle Nanaimo Historical Island has Society, the Nikkei major cultural and a national #15 National Museum historic significance historical and Cultural Centre, to the development which endorsed the of Nanaimo and Cansite. proposal, and the ada’s West Coast. Snuneymuxw First Archeological surNation from which a letter of veys on Newcastle Island have support is still pending. even pinpointed the location The society did not contact of a Hudson Bay Company the Canadian Pacific Railway, village created in the early which purchased the island 1850s, prior to settlement in to create a resort in 1930. The Nanaimo. company sold the island to the “The discovery of coal was City of Nanaimo in 1995, which incredibly important,” Merin turn sold it to the province ilees said. “It forced the Hudin 1960. son Bay Company to change Newcastle Island today is a their model of dealing in furs provincial marine park. only.” Merilees said a national hisphotos@nanaimobulletin.com

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fuel deferral account, but the remainder continues to drop and forecasts indicate that the balance will be reduced to zero in the first half of 2015. In addition, B.C. Ferries will be offering additional sailings to account for the anticipated increase in passengers in Nanaimo during the Christmas season. From Dec. 18 to Jan. 4, 42 LUXURY SINCE 1957

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The board could also examine costs associated with membership with the B.C. School Trustees Association, according to Rae. The business committee is recommending the board approve formation of a committee to review membership. “It’s no different than Cedar secondary and no different than anywhere in the district that we spend money,” Rae said. “These are just the first two things we’re asking questions about, that’s all.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Drugs, cash seized during police search Nanaimo Mounties have tallied up the inventory of drugs, weapons and stolen goods seized during two search warrants carried out in Harewood and Ladysmith last week. The searches happened the morning of Dec. 4 when police brought in the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team and members of the RCMP’s clandestine lab unit to a house at 610 Harewood Rd. and a rural property on Prospect Drive in Ladysmith’s North Oyster district. The investigation at the Harewood house turned up seven grams of heroin, 100 grams of cocaine, 245 grams of crystal methamphetamine and Oxycontin pills, plus 405 millilitres of steroids, Ativan and ecstasy. Also seized were scales, baggies, cell phones and money counters. The Prospect Drive property yielded two loaded handguns with ammunition, one silencer and two crossbows, plus drugs including 400 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 650 grams of MDMA, a small quantity of crack cocaine and 250 grams of cocaine powder. A stolen Bobcat, motorcycle, snow blower, three generators and chainsaws were also seized. The RCMP bomb disposal unit was also brought in to dispose of a homemade pipe bomb in the residence. Charges are pending against two men, age 39 and 36. The 36-year-old suspect was released on a promise to appear in Nanaimo provincial court to face drugrelated charges on March 31. Police are still searching for the 39-year-old suspect. The suspects’ names will be release when charges are formally approved by Crown counsel. Five other adults were detained during the searches, but are not facing charges. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 9

Passenger rail awaits government approval

iNfraStructurE caNada working through proposal. By Karl yu The News bulleTiN

There is still no timetable for when passenger rail service will return to Nanaimo, according to Island Corridor Foundation CEO Graham Bruce. While the five regional districts along the right of way, including the Regional District of Nanaimo, have committed to funding, Bruce said approval is needed from the federal and provincial governments. “The full package, the infrastructure work itself, the business plan, everything, is with Infrastructure Canada right now. It’s a huge volume and it’s been with them for [a] while, as it is with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation. “They’re doing their reviews of all of that work and once we get sign off from them, then the work can be tendered. I have no idea what the time frame is on that,” said Bruce. The Regional District of Nanaimo voted in July to carry

out a contribution agreement with the foundation. A total of $945,000 will be provided, but will be split into two payments of $472,500. A portion from 2013 was requisitioned through taxes and sits in reserve. The other portion will be part of the upcoming 2015 budget discussion. One of the conditions was the provision of an agreement with the foundation, Via Rail and other parties, which Paul Thorkelsson, regional district chief administrative officer, said has been received. “That was kind of the significant condition that was put on and included within the funding agreement that the RDN signed with the Island Corridor Foundation,” Thorkelsson said. “So that was sort of the last trigger under that agreement, which would allow funding to flow.” If approval is given and contracts are awarded, Bruce said the plan is to begin work in Victoria and head to Nanaimo, allowing for service between the two cities to start. Work would subsequently continue to Courtenay. “We are making progress. Much slower than what I had anticipated, but we are making progress,” Bruce said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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The analogy is appropriate, but it needs to be taken a step further. In a year-end interview with Black Press’ Tom Fletcher, Premier Christy Clark tried to compare her government’s finances to that of any household. Repeating the words she and her finance minister spoke earlier in the week, the premier suggested a family that rode through tough times using credit cards needs to put money on those cards when the finances improve. She was speaking of the government’s estimated $444-million surplus and her plan to put that money toward B.C.’s debt. We agree that is a prudent strategy. It is irresponsible to ignore the debt. It’s almost criminal to burden future governments and future generations with such a financial millstone. However, we don’t believe the entire $400 million needs to go to paying down the debt. Let’s continue with the premier’s fictitious family. When times are tough and you are living off credit cards, many things around the house fall into disrepair. The plumbing, the electrical, perhaps the roof. You can get by for a while without these things being fixed. They can be put off until finances improve. But when the money situation gets better, it makes sense to not only put some cash down on the credit cards, but fix the roof. A leaky and/or old roof is just going to cause more expensive problems down the road if it’s not upgraded. The B.C. government has a bunch of leaky roofs. It’s time to take a quarter, a third or even half of that $444 million to fix some of these problems around its house. When times were tougher, maybe it made sense to hike medical premiums and claw back child support payments from social assistance and disability recipients. However, we are seeing some of the results of these cuts, especially in regards to the ferry service. Sure, Premier Clark, pay down that credit card debt. But fix the roof first. 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.

Canada failing refugees in time of crisis All it takes is a little research refugees and sending people to realize just how devastating to assist with efforts on the the Syrian crisis has been to ground, Canada has become millions of innocent people. engaged in a six-month military The United Nations Agency for mission in the Middle East, Refugees and other non-govern- which is anticipated to cost mental organizations suggest taxpayers in the ballpark of $90 that there are about 3.2 million million, according to the Ottawa Syrian refugees worldwide, Citizen. It is worth noting with an estimated 1.6 million of that the cost of flying a single those being children. CF-18 fighter jet for one hour is To put that into a local perapproximately $19,600. spective, there are nearly 20 That’s money that could be times more Syrian refugees used to bring Syrian refugees that are children than to Canada and create there are people livintegration programs, REPORTER’S ing in Nanaimo. which, in turn, would VIEWPOINT Last summer, the mean the creation of federal governlong-term local jobs. Nicholas Pescod ment promised that In stark contrast to reporter Canada would take Canada, Germany, the in 1,300 Syrian refusecond largest recipigees by the end of ent of immigrants 2014. However, it was in the world, has recently revealed by pledged to resettle Immigration Minister more than 25,000 SyrChris Alexander that ian refugees. In fact, there have only been since 2011, Germany 457 Syrian refugees has accepted 48,000 accepted into the country. asylum applications from Syria. That’s less than half of the total The country has also estabpledged. The report goes on to lished number of refugee censay that Canada has earmarked tres that provide food, language more than $600 million for courses and transition services humanitarian aid and security and is an excellent employer for the Syrian crisis. within the local economy. The federal government’s There was a time when Canapproach to the entire Syrada was a leader in providing ian situation is vastly disaphumanitarian aid to nations in pointing. Instead of accepting need. Whether it was through

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NATO or the United Nations, Canada would step up to the plate. That’s all but forgotten with the current government, which seems more intent on engaging Canada in combative military action than providing humanitarian support. There will be people who say the Syrian refugee crisis isn’t Canada’s problem. However, as a founding member of the United Nations and as a nation that prides itself on immigration, inclusion and cultural diversity, it is our humanitarian duty to assist these refugees. Canada would be better off following the German model, as it would not only provide meaningful jobs for Canadians, but it would also give people with absolutely nothing a shot at everything. In fact, one doesn’t need to look far to find a refugee success story in Canada. In 1968, Michaëlle Jean arrived in Canada after fleeing Haiti. After settling in Quebec, she would go on to become an award-winning journalist and in 2005 she was appointed the 27th governor general in Canadian history, a position she held until 2010. If that isn’t reason enough to accept any number of the millions of refugees then I don’t know what is.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 11

B.C. government isn’t in the giving spirit To the Editor,

The fall session of B.C.’s legislature closed in late November, with NDP leader John Horgan condemning Premier Christy Clark’s abysmal attendance record of being present for only eight of 24 sittings. Clark immediately fired back that she was busy elsewhere. However, she made sure to attend the final day of the legislative session, coinciding with lighting up Christmas decorations; there is no way that she would miss such a photo-op. Just maybe the premier has been spending her absentee days in Northern

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Premier Christy Clark in her Victoria office after the fall legislature session passed new tax and environmental rules for natural gas exports.

B.C. at a franchise of Santa’s workshop putting B.C. Liberal Party elves to work

on loading up a huge LNG-powered sleigh. Imagine the political brownie points

for a Christmas Eve trip by Christy Claus to dole out gifts to the province’s many

underprivileged children. B.C. has the highest child poverty rate in Canada, yet Clark’s government persists in the clawback of child support from a single parent on temporary or disability assistance, equal to payments received from their child’s absent parent. This mean-spirited policy ensures that the child remains in poverty; come to think of it, when that LNG sleigh makes its way through the starry Christmas Eve night, maybe that red-suited lady at the controls should really be addressed as Christy Claws.

Re: Arts funding fair, Letters, Dec. 9. It shocks me to see ads and letters in the newspapers touting Nanaimo is “not that poor” so arts and culture should receive heaping helpings of tax dollars. Some Nanaimoites are evidently so wealthy they did not care to read the Vital Signs report which said 38 per cent of residents in our city were not earning a living wage as of 2010. Before pro-culture supporters speak of entitlement to city taxes and dictate arts enriches lives, all Nanaimoites must have a life to live first and be able to survive foremost. No money whatsoever should be spent on culture by city hall until the basic needs of all Nanaimoites are brought up to livable standards. That means focusing tax money directly on basic city services without the arts trimmings. J.C. Broderick Nanaimo

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Re: Arts funding fair, Letters, Dec. 9. The letter writer declares that man shall not live on bread alone, but many Nanaimo families are having a hard time doing just that, keeping a loaf of bread and other staples readily on the kitchen table.

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Re: Arts funding fair, Letters, Dec. 9. Do I read the letter correct that the writer thinks “it is unreasonable to expect that [artists] should also have time, money, energy and skills to administrate and promote their work?” The Vital Signs report clearly spells out that 17 per cent of Nanaimo lives below the poverty line and 38 per cent were not earning a living wage. Forcing these people to subsidize the theatre is wrong. Only in Nanaimo would seniors on fixed incomes, single parents with two or three children and the working poor be forced to subsidize the elite theatre attendee’s entertainment tickets. The Port Theatre claims 100,000 tickets per year. Raising the average

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Re: Arts funding fair, Letters, Dec. 9. Exemplifying how easy it should be for council to simply allocate taxes for the arts, the scribe to your paper incorrectly utters “Nanaimo community, as a whole, is not that poor” and declares “man shall not live on bread alone.” This cannot go without a response. Last week the Loaves and Fishes food bank appeared before council asking for funding to buy a larger building since more Nanaimo residents are starving. In the last month the society said 3,000 people needed help and in the last year 7,000 people came looking for food just to survive. Nanaimo is hardly a city whose residents are well off and can afford the finer, extra things in life. I wish the Bulletin would not publish letters from people who live outside the city tax collection base and tell the rest of us how our money should be spent.

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Snoring is the sound produced by vibration of soft tissue in the upper airway due to restricted air movement. Snoring can be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or, at the very least, contribute to sleep deprivation. With OSA, repetitive blockage of the airway occurs resulting in decreased oxygenation of the blood. This disorder can be linked to many significant health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and depression. The easiest way to tell if snoring is a sign of OSA is to have a sleep test done. Provincial Sleep Group offers a no charge sleep test which you can perform yourself in the comfort of your own home. We also provide effective treatment and support for a variety of Sleep disordered breathing conditions. Contact us if you would like a sleep study and assessment performed or for more information.

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We had our Wills done last year and there was a Will’s Notice filed at that time with the Division of Vital TIAH M. WORKMAN Statistics, Wills Registry, indicating that we had done the Wills, the date they were signed and the location of the originals. So what happens if we move? Should there be a new Notice filed and if so, who does that?

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

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Will a credit card company ever look at accepting a portion of what is owed rather than forcing a bankruptcy and GARETH SLOCOMBE, CA, CIRP writing off the entire amount? Credit card companies frequently accept proposals under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in which debtor pay only a portion of what is owed by way of either a lump sum payment or a series of payments over time. The percentage accepted can be as low as 10% to 20% of the total debt. Under a consumer proposal, debts can be compromised as long as a majority of creditors vote in favour of the proposal (measured by way of one vote per dollar of claim). Recently, it appears that a few credit card companies may be accepting informal settlements to extinguish a debt. However, the amount written off is usually a much smaller percentage than under a consumer proposal and the remaining amount must be paid all at once (i.e. no extended payments). You should also be very careful to ensure that any settlement offer is in writing from the actual credit card company rather than just a verbal offer from a collection agent. Also, an arrangement such as this does not bind any other creditors as it does under a formal proposal through a trustee.

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The Canada Food Guide recommends on average, 7-10 servings of fruits & vegetables per day. At Power House, one meal, & beverage equates to more than the minimal recommended daily serving. TONI JEFFRIES Fresh fruits & vegetables, leafy greens are rich in dietary fibre, containing naturals vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and living enzymes. We have been passionately created to provide the freshest, nutrient dense, VEGAN food to our community, while educating, and empowering people to be aware of the effects of food consumption on their health, & their environment. To be cognizant of what we put in our mouths, sourcing foods that feed our bodies containing the highest nutritional content, as we have been conditioned to carelessly consume refined packaged food products, which are depleted of natural nutrients & weigh heavily on our bodies, and our earth. We support the 100 mile diet, back yard gardening and wild Crafting, as the highest nutritional yield from our food comes from freshly harvested produce. Once picked from the field, the sooner we consume it, the higher the nutrients our body receives. We are passionate about RAW Food, as our raw creations are bursting with vitamins, minerals, fibre & living enzymes! Consuming foods in their natural raw state provides pure vital energy to fuel us throughout the day. We encourage you to be creative with raw foods in your home! There are ample online resources to inspire you!

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Egg up The Salvation Army’s Rob Anderson, third from left, and Loaves and Fishes community food bank’s Peter Sinclair receive a donation of $4,500 from Lori Tanner, left, Karen Pierce, Vicki Adamson, Tammie O’Rourke and Sue Trebett. The money will help buy eggs for food hampers. PhoTo coNTRiBUTed

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Bob Milne, left, Dave Weiner and Ingrid Weber, front, give the Salvation Army’s Dawne Anderson 180 kilograms of food and $3,000 raised from Budget Rent a Car and Truck’s staff party.

Peter Thomas, Hub City Lions’ secretary, left, and Art Davis, president, sell reflective address signs at Nanaimo North Town Centre on Saturday. The reflective signs are designed to help first responders see where residents live in case of emergency. For more information, please call 250-754-2729, 250-729-7860 or 250-754-8577. Information is also available at www.hubcitynanaimolions.com.

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I am having a hard time hearing my friends and family during the holidays. Could I have hearing loss?

I’ve been having a really tough time finding a mattress that works for JOHN ROGERS me. In the 80’s I had a waterbed and loved it, are they still around and will it work? We still do carry waterbeds and replacement parts for them. While not popular any more they can be helpful in some situations. First off though if you’ve only been trying “no flip mattresses” that are typically found everywhere but my stores then have a read through “John’s articles” at www.johnsbedrooms.com. A waterbed has that nice penetrating heat which can be very helpful for some clients; it contours well to your body minimizing pressure points. There are quite a few pros and cons to water it would be a great idea to come in and talk to one of our sleep specialists.

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If your hearing has changed, you may find social situations over the holidays challenging. If you do have trouble hearing your family and friends, we recommend that you book a hearing evaluation as soon as you can. You may have hearing loss if: * It’s hard to hear when there are multiple conversations * You are asking people to repeat themselves often * Family or friends say your TV or radio is too loud * It’s hard to hear a person speaking from another room One in ten people actually have a degree of hearing loss. Call Connect Hearing today for a complimentary hearing evaluation and take a pair of hearing aids for a free two week trial during the holiday season. Hear the difference a pair of hearing aids can make and stay connected to the sounds that bring joy to your life.

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What should be considered when choosing a granite company?

I plan to soon have all of my natural teeth extracted. Once I have my dentures, will they last for the rest of my life?

Is it true you can only refinance your house to 80% of its value now?

When choosing a granite company, ensure previous customers speak highly of their work, professionalism and customer service. When receiving quotes from companies, we recommend comparing not only price, but also quality, availability, time, customer service and slab thickness. To receive an accurate quote, simply supply your plans and choose a stone.

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As you know, the human body is in a constant state of change, and the mouth is no exception. Although dentures are durable, they are not any more permanent than eyeglasses. Over time, the underlying tissues of the mouth change, often causing the denture to settle out of position. This can cause a change in the fit and occlusion, as well as in your appearance. As the gums shrink, upper dentures tend to go up out of sight & move back, while lower dentures tend to settle down and come forward. Thus, some people who wear the same dentures over many years develop a “bull dog” look. As a general rule, dentures should be replaced every 5-7 years and relined every 2-3 years, in order to prevent deterioration of the tissues and bone and to maintain a healthy, natural smile. An annual professional consultation is very important and is provided at our Clinic at no charge.

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The main differences between Modular and Manufactured (aka mobile homes) are construction standards, materials and foundations. Manufactured / Mobile homes are built on a steel TIM WAIT frame and are normally placed on wood blocking, concrete pillars and sometimes on metal posts. Modular homes are built with a wood floor system and are designed to go on a either a crawlspace or a basement. Modular homes are built to Canadian Standards Association CSA-A277 (Canadian National Building Code) and are built to meet BC Building Code. These Standard Specifications can include engineered floor trusses, 2 x 6 exterior walls, 8’ & 9’ ceilings and primed and painted drywall. Building structural module homes indoors, in a controlled environment, resolves many problems typical of conventional on-site building. Both materials and schedules are less vulnerable to weather conditions. Tolerances are more exact and quality more consistent. Costs are lower and prices and completion dates more reliable, as the work of specialized trades workers is more easily scheduled and coordinated. Full testing of plumbing, wiring, heating and other systems before Modules leave the factory ensures every completed structure still meets the manufacturer’s exacting CSA approved standards. Deerwood Estates is a gated community and the Modular homes were built by Retire West, a family owned company with a solid reputation earned through 25 years of planning, development and management of Modular home communities in BC. Deerwood Estates is distinguished by quality in design and construction and is a Hallmark in tasteful landscaping and attention to detail in the development of streetscapes and generous green space. Call Tim Wait, known by many as Mr. Deerwood to view his many listings in this friendly village that offers a relaxed lifestyle.

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Well, you used to be able to refinance up to 95% KRISTA VERHIEL & LISA TATTON of your homes value, taking out the equity to debt consolidate, renovate, a divorce payout, make an investment or anything else you wanted. Right now you are correct max refinance is to 80% however; there are two exceptions. Also, we hope that in the future this will be increased again so continue to check back in with us! The first exception is if the funds are for renovations then we can do a refinance plus improvements. Though we still can’t go above 80% of the “after renovation value” of that home you are not capped at 80% of its current value and this warrants a discussion to explain further. The second exception is if you are buying a family member out of a home you both own. For example a divorce ad you need to pay out your soon to be ex husband or wife from the equity or a parent who co-signed for a child and now the child wants to refinance and pay the parent out or siblings….. then you can refinance to 95%. Again this warrants a discussion and you should call and start asking us questions, that’s what we are here for! We look forward to discussing your needs with you and trying to find a solution.

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Diane J. Loudon (nee Sutherland)

Passed away December 10, 2014 Diane was born on May 6, 1938. She is predeceased by her sister, Donna Grounds in September 2002, her mother Jean M. Sutherland in 1994, and her nephew Donald Grounds in 1989. Diane is survived by her beloved sons and daughtersin-law Rob and Elizabeth, Tony and Carol; grandchildren Reyna and Blake. She is also survived by her brother-inlaw Larry Grounds, nephew Todd Grounds and niece Vicky (Paul) Johnson and great niece McKenzie. Also by her cousins in Nova Scotia, Doug (Diana) Hanley of Dartmouth and Deb (Bill) McKee of Fall River. She was an avid golfer. Diane worked for forty years in Zorkin’s Investment Corp. and then continued on to various other occupations until spending ten years doing demos for P.W.D. at Costco until the summer of 2009. No service by request. “I love you forever” Mom Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

Dalzell, Gladys Lilian July 16, 1918 - December 5, 2014

Our dear mum passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2014 in Nanaimo, BC. Mum lived a full life of 96 years. She was born in Folkestone, Kent, England on July 16, 1918. In 1951 Mum, Dad and their three children emigrated to Canada settling permanently in Nanaimo. Mum is survived by her children Michael (Susan) Arizona, loving daughter Suzanne (Brian) Ladysmith, 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Lilian, First husband Patrick Houlihan, brother Maurice, second husband Finlay Dalzell and her youngest son Colin in August of this year. Mum loved to travel and even in her late 80’s visited the Maritimes and cruised the Panama. She spent many enjoyable hours volunteering at #256 Legion and the Women of the Moose until her health failed her when she was 90. Mum will be dearly missed by her daughter Suzanne. Special thanks to Brent, Natasha and staff at Keeping House for all the loving care and attention they gave Mum for the past 6 years and also to the staff at Nanaimo Seniors Village for their kindness and compassion they showed Mum for the short time she was there. There will be a private family gathering at a later date. Donations in Mum’s memory may be made to the Women of the Moose, C/O Nanaimo chapter #197, 1356 Cranberry Ave., Nanaimo BC. V9R 6Z7. She was a wonderful Mum, Grandma and Great-Grandma

Jean Marguerite Nicks

(nee Hammer) September 17, 1925 – December 9, 2014 Jean Marguerite Nicks (nee Hammer) passed away in her 90th year. She was the loving mother of Tom (Judy) of Nanaimo, Douglas (Lise Goyette) of Deep River, Ont., Gord (Lee Sanger) of Vancouver and Susan (Gary Brow) of Maple Ridge. Grandmother to Jason, Jeff, Dan, Tim, Dixie, Brad and Kim. Great Grandmother to Jared, Taylor, Jake, Nathan, Riley, Benjamin and Heidi. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Robert H Nicks in 2004; and long best friend Nora Paterson in 2013. Jean was born in Trail in 1925 and was raised in Nelson where she was celebrated as an athlete and musician. She was a Register Nursing Graduate from the Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster in 1947. She was married in Victoria in 1948 where she worked at Royal Jubilee Hospital. They moved up island to Mill Bay and lived there10 years with their young family. She received a BC Centennial award from the B.C Premier for Community Service in 1958. They moved to Nanaimo in 1963 where she worked many years at NRGH and then Kiwanis Village Lodge. Jean spent many hours knitting and crocheting many innovative creations that are cherished by her family and those charities that she generously gave them away to. She will be missed but not forgotten.

SHERMAK, Joseph (Joe) Henry June 3, 1937 – December 4, 2014 Joe was born in Camrose, Alberta, but spent most of his life on the West Coast. In his service career he was a dedicated RCMP officer and lived the remainder of his life by principles of being a “people’s cop.” Joe was also a member of The Canadian Corpse of Commissionaires for 27 years, primarily out of Nanoose’s CFMETR. He passed away peacefully after a lengthy journey with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), his family at his side. Joe is predeceased by his father, mother, brother, and his in-laws. He is survived by his wife Marion, daughter Sheryl, sisters Marie, Cecilia, Barbara (and her husband Harry) and many close family members and friends. He will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Clair Biglow for his exceptional care over the past several years. A celebration of life will occur in late spring and a notification will posted in the newspaper. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to BC Lung Association. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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Wayne Fairbridge April 12,1953 November 2, 2014 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne at the age of 61. Wayne is survived by his Mother, Meta Fairbridge, brother Kevin Fairbridge, Sisters, Sandy (Tom) Mackay, and Maureen (Tim) Peterson, daughter Astra Celeste, nephews Adam, Aron, Dylan, Dustin and Konnor, nieces Katie, Sara, and Erin, and grandchildren Oceana and Nolan. He was pre-deceased by his Father, Harry in 1985. Wayne will be remembered by his family and friends as a skilled gardener and landscaper, a talented carver and his enjoyment of fishing. His stubborn persistence for perfection in these skills, will be missed. Silent thought’s of times together, hold memories that will last forever.

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March 27, 1926 - November 30, 2014 We sadly announce the passing of a very special lady. Doreen (Reen) Margaret Lewis passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 in Nanaimo. Reen was predeceased by her beloved husband Ron, two brothers Bruce and Hugh Campbell, sister Ena Bickerton, and nephew Hugh Campbell. Reen is survived by several loving nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Reen loved to sing and over the years was a member of the Nanaimo Malaspina Choir, the Bowen Senior Songsters and the Island Bel Canto Singers. Full of fun and energy, Reen had a charismatic personality with a love of life, family, friends, and nature. At Reen’s request there will be no memorial service. Her remains will be interred beside her husband at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Victoria. Memorial tributes for Reen may be made to the Nanaimo S.P.C.A. or a charity of your choice. A collection of stories on Reen’s life from friends or relatives will be gathered and may be sent to dlc96@shaw.ca.

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TENDERS THE STRATA Corporation of St. Andrew’s Lane Strata plan VIS 2920 invites all qualified Strata Property Managers to submit a Tender for Strata Management. For info regarding this tender document package, please contact: Barbara Svarich by either phone (250586-6129) or email s t a n d r e w s l a n e @ s h a w. c a . Closing date for this tender is Monday, December 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm. Only Strata Property Managers with company licenses, certificates and current Liability Insurance Policies need apply. Site meetings can be arranged for potential contractors.

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Our Dad, William Henry Riddoch passed away on November 12th 2014. He was 84. Born in Calgary, he departed the Nanaimo hospital surrounded by his family whom he had loved and nurtured throughout his adult life. He and Deanna, sparked a 58 year romance after meeting at a Union Bay dance. Together they raised five sons, 12 grand children, and 9 great grand children. Settling in Nanaimo he drove city buses from 1970 to 1995. In contrast to his own childhood he succeeded in creating a wonderful life for all of his sons, Robert, David, Andrew, James, and Kevin who appreciated and loved him for his support. He often joined with us in our interests enjoying them together. We will keep him alive in our hearts as we share our memories with others. He will be missed forever, but never forgotten. CARDS OF THANKS

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Thank You From THE ALTMANN FAMILY Dear Friends, Family, Knappett Industries and all who supported us; In honour of Tyson Altmann we would like to thank you so very much for your overwhelming generosity, thoughtfulness and support. We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy, as it will never be forgotten. Tyson would truly be honored to know how well he is loved and how his family is so loved. Thank you for thinking of his family; we are so very grateful. Such an unbelievable tragedy, no one could ever prepare for such an unimaginable loss. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, The Altmann and Mowry Families

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

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Frank Mills performs at the Port Theatre on Wednesday (Dec. 17). Photo contributed

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rom the very first moment a radio station spun an instrumental song called Music Box Dancer, everything changed for singer Frank Mills. “It did change overnight,” Mills said from his home in Vermont. Music Box Dancer instantly became a huge hit. The single received millions of spins on the radio, earned a 1980 Grammy nomination and helped launch the Quebec native into the international spotlight. On Wednesday (Dec. 17),

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Nanaimo nightclub flirts with new ideas There will be more room to mix and mingle with friends or complete strangers at one downtown nightclub. Koncept Nightclub is currently in the process of adding a VIP section, which will offer bottle service. Club manager Sydney Braid said the nightclub has received a high volume of requests for bottle services.

“Koncept is adding a VIP section to make birthdays and other events more special for our customers,” Braid said. “We have had many requests for bottle service and wanted to meet the demand with a high standard.” In addition to the VIP section, Koncept has started Sin Sundays, which takes place on the final Sunday of each month and features

popular electronic dance music spun by local DJs. “It’s a few local DJs that don’t play at Koncept on regular nights,” Braid said. “It allows people who work weekend nights to experience what Koncept is all about.” The club, which is located on Skinner Street, opened in September following the closure of Spice Lounge.

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The Nanaimo Clippers wore down the Vernon Vipers and turned a close contest into a blowout. The Shipmen scored six third-period goals and slammed the Snakes 8-2 on Sunday in B.C. Hockey League action at Frank Crane Arena. “They were at the end of a road trip, so we knew if we came at them hard, they were going to give up sooner or later,” said Brett Roulston, Clippers forward. “I think that’s what we did. We pushed them all game and eventually they broke.” Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, said the key was not to let the Vipers carry any momentum into the game. “We felt like if we were good in the first half, we might be able to take ’er over in the second half and run them out of gas a little bit and I think that’s probably how it played out,” he said. Aggressive forechecking and finishing checks, Vandekamp said, are ways to wear down an opponent. “If anything, I think it’s just a matter of not making anything easy on them,” the coach said. Nanaimo took a 2-1 lead into the third period and then scored goals 10 seconds apart early in the frame. Vernon responded right away, making it 4-2, but the Clippers kept coming. Brendan Taylor scored two goals, Anthony Rinaldi had a goal and two assists and Nick

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Anthony Rinaldi, middle, squeezes the puck past Vernon Vipers goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn during Sunday’s game at Frank Crane Arena. The puck stayed out on the play, but the Clips went on to win 8-2.

Guerra, Nicolas Carrier, Roulston, Cole Maier and Jacob Hanlon also tallied. T.J. Dumonceaux and Riley Brandt responded for the Vipers. Guillaume Decelles made 32 saves as shots were 34-34. The Clippers were also winners on Friday night, defeating the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5-2. Carrier scored a pair in that one, including the Teddy Bear Toss goal, Taylor also tallied twice, Nick Gushue had a goal and two assists and Decelles made 26 saves for the win. GAME ON … The Clippers have two more games before the holidays, a home-and-home series against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. The Clips host the Caps on Friday (Dec. 19) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

No scoring shortage for Shipmen The Nanaimo Clippers showed plenty of scoring punch on the weekend, even without some key guys. The Clips scored five goals in a win Friday night, then exploded for eight on Sunday afternoon. The offence wasn’t necessarily expected considering that the Clippers are missing three of their top offensive players. With Devin Brosseau and Jake Jackson already sidelined with injury, the junior A hockey club’s top goal scorer, Sheldon Rempal, made Canada West’s roster for the World Junior A Challenge this week in Kindersley, Sask. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, said the team has simplified its offensive game. “We’ve gotten through the adjustment of playing without people,” Vandekamp said. “I wouldn’t say it’s changed our game, but we’re probably just a little bit more focused on keeping it simple … It’s more of a straight-line game for us right now.” Brett Roulston, Clippers forward, said when a team is short-staffed, it’s

There was so much sport achievement this year in Nanaimo that it couldn’t be contained by an awards deadline. The Nanaimo sport Achievement Awards announced this week that it is extending the nomination deadline until Friday (Dec. 19). The decision was made because of last-minute interest from people wishing to submit nominations. There are 18 awards categories, including Junior Male individual Athlete of the Year, Junior Female individual Athlete of the Year, Junior Male Team Athlete of the Year and Junior Female Team Athlete of the Year. For more information or to access a fillable online nomination form, please visit www.nanaimosport achievementawards.com.

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Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate a third-period goal Sunday.

important that all lines contribute. “Whenever some of your top guys get hurt and they’re out of the lineup for an extended period of time, it’s good for other guys to step up in that role and get some more ice time,” he said. “Sometimes when you get more ice time you play better. I think that’s happened with a few of our guys. It’s a great opportunity for a lot of the boys.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Buccaneers got up for a big game last week, but the opposition proved to be too much. The Campbell River storm beat the Bucs 7-3 Thursday at the Nanaimo ice Centre. Nanaimo led 3-1 after the first period before fading. Jordan levesque scored two goals and Carter Turnbull had a goal and an assist. The contest was the first between the teams following a major trade earlier this month. Former Buccaneers player will McNamara had a goal and four assists to lead the storm. Nanaimo’s next game is Thursday (Dec. 18), when the Oceanside Generals visit the NiC for a 7:15 p.m. faceoff.

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COAL MINERS looking to create four-team local men’s league. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

The Nanaimo Coal Miners want to start a new baseball house league and they hope that if they build it, players will come. Men’s baseball in the city has struggled with player numbers in recent years and is looking to rethink the game. “We were contemplating, why is it that there’s so many teams playing slo-pitch, and we can hardly get together a single senior men’s team?” said Jereme MacKinnon, one of the organizers of a new men’s baseball league. One of the challenges with Coal Miners baseball is the travel, MacKinnon said. If there is a fourteam house league, though, then players can play most of their ball in the city. There would then be four rosters for the Miners to draw players from to travel to a couple of tournaments each summer. He thinks there are enough interested players right now for two teams in Nanaimo and one in Duncan, so he hopes between now and ball season to find enough guys for one additional team.

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If there are enough players in the 30-plus range, it will open up other tournament possibilites, MacKinnon said. The Coal Miners are looking to hear from any prospective players age 19 and over. The ball season would start at the beginning of May and go until mid to late July, with one practice and one game each week. “There are lots of ball players available out there, it’s just there hasn’t been anything organized for them to play…” MacKinnon said. “We look forward to contributing to the Nanaimo and Vancouver Island baseball community by providing a good space for us dads to dust off the cleats, get fit, have some summer fun and inspire our kids to play ball for many years.” For more information, please e-mail coalminersbaseball@ gmail.com. The Coal Miners will hold league registration Jan. 17 and Jan. 24 from 1-4 p.m. each day at Kirby’s Source for Sports. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Wellington Wildcats guard Joseph Almoete, left, scores a layup against Woodlands Eagles opponents Brady Andjelkovic and Griffin Douglas during a game Saturday at Dover Bay Secondary school. Wellington won 62-43.

High school basketball season got a lot more interesting this past week as some allNanaimo matchups tipped off. The Wellington Wildcats senior AAA boys showed they’re a team to beat, knocking off the Dover Bay Dolphins and the Woodlands Eagles at a tournament at Dover Bay Secondary School. We l l i n g t o n e d g e d Dover 65-64 on Friday, then handled Woodlands 62-43 the next day. Anton Kamke led Welly with 21 points against Dover and Daniel Goodman added 14. Dover’s top scorer was Fraser Schmidt, with 15 points, and Jeff Webb with 12. The next day, Kamke was top scorer with 19 points and Goodman had 16. Woodlands was led by Zack Mackay and Jordan Cox, who scored 10 points apiece. The Barsby Blazers senior boys finished second at the Mark Isfeld Invitational in Courtenay, losing 59-53 to Kwalikum in the final. Barsby defeated Parklands 74-60 and edged Shawnigan Lake 63-62 earlier in the tourney. Look for more high school hoops next issue.

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Santa Suggests

GAME ROOM GIFTS! • PING PONG • DOME HOCKEY • FOOSBALL • BEER PONG • POKER TABLES • SHUFFLEBOARD • POOL CUES

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• BILLIARD ACCESSORIES • DART BOARDS & SUPPLIES Come see our full line of hot tubs, pools, gazebos, saunas & pool tables

For those you love, only the best will do. Country Club Centre 3200 Island Hwy North, Nanaimo, BC T 250-585-4460 • www.bernardcallebaut.com

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Experience the iPhone 6 with TELUS

“A Healthy Natural Alternative for Your Companion”

Pet Food & Treats

Featuring

Horizon Pulsar and Nature’s Logic

PET SUPPLIES

Plus, pair it with a TELUS SharePlus Plan and get:

Unlimited nationwide talk & text

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Our Christmas Stock Is In!

250-729-7044 • Smoked Mackerel • Deli Meats and Cheeses • Dutch Licorice

Party Platters Made To Order

NEON NAIL STUDIO Specializing in Nail Care & Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry

Christmas Gift Certificates Available

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2980 ISLAND HWY. N. IN NANAIMO

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Season’s Greetings

During this holiday season and every day of the year, we wish you all the best.

Kristopher R Huberts Financial Advisor .

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

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“The Health Food Store For Your Pet”

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Great Christmas Gift or stocking stuffer for your children or grandchildren

Get iPhone 5s on Canada’s most reliable 4G network.*

Wide selection of dry, canned & raw frozen pet food

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Watch for our 12 Page Flyer

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“Where the sun always shines”

“A place where life is better...”

TANNING STUDIO

SPA RELAXATION VIP GIFT PACKAGE

For every $100 gift card you buy get a $10 gift card for you.

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• One tan session • One Beauty Angel Red Light Collagen Therapy session • One Infrared Sauna session • One tanning lotion sample • Free water bottle

All this for only

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*Please present this ad. Offer expires Dec. 31, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Holiday Season

DINNER BUFFET SPECIAL Dec. 19 - Jan. 4

4:30pm to 8:30pm

Adult $16.95 Child $10.95* *Restrictions apply.

Catering Available

10% OFF PICK UP Order Over $35 Cash Only

$10 - $11 per person Dim Sum Special Saturday and Sunday 11am - 2pm GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE call restaurant for details

FREE HOME DELIVERY after 4:30pm minimum $35 order within 5km.

$5 OFF COUPON • Present this coupon for $5.00 off your PICK-UP ORDERS with min. $35.00 (before tax).

• Can not combine with any other offers. #215-2000 ISLAND HIGHWAY • One coupon per order. (Brooks Landing) Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 3V5 • No cash value. Tel: (250) 756-9368 • Fax: (250) 756-9328

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday Friday / Saturday Sunday

11:00 am to 9:00 pm 11:00 am to 10:00 pm 11:00 am to 8:30 pm

250.756.9368

Tel: www.shcrestaurant.com

#215-2000 Island Hwy., at Brook’s Landing, Nanaimo B.C.

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December Specials Order transition lenses and receive a pair of Experio Polarized Sunglass lenses FREE

All frames 10% OFF Order a 2nd set, get

25% OFF THE SECOND SET OF FRAMES *Some conditions apply to all sale items. *December specials expire Dec. 31, 2014

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(beside ONO, behind Costco & Woodgrove Chrysler)

6481-B Portsmouth Rd. in North Nanaimo • Ph: 250.933.0600 beside ONO - behind Costco and Woodgrove Chrysler

12 Days of Christmas

1) SIMRAD NSS 7 chart plotter with Navionics gold chart & 50/200kHz Transducer GPS/Sounder �� $999.99 2) SIMRAD NSS 8 chart plotter with Navionics gold chart & 50/200kHz Transducer GPS/Sounder �� $1499.99 3) BRADLEY ORIGINAL SMOKER with FREE 48 pack of bisquettes (reg� $19�99 value) �� $299.99 4) BRADLEY ORIGINAL 4 RACK SMOKER with FREE 48 pack of bisquettes (reg� $19�99 value)�� $399.99 5) BRADLEY ORIGINAL 6 RACK SMOKER with FREE 48 pack of bisquettes (reg� $19�99 value)�� $499.99 6) MUSTANG MIT INFLATABLE COLLARS Manual � $99.99 7) MUSTANG MIT INFLATABLE COLLARS Auto �� $124.99 8) BRASS GIFTWARE ��25% OFF 9) LOWRANCE ELITE 7 chirp with gold chart and 50/200 455/800 transducer �� $729 10) MOJO BOARD SHORTS reg� $79�99 �� $29.99 11) FALCON KNIVES��BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE 12) ANCHOR BUDDY red, blue, black, reg� $44�99�� $34.99 13) ACE LINE HAULER �� $499 14) HH350 COBRA FLOATING VHF reg� $129�� $99 15) DUAL STEREO AND 4 SPEAKERS �� $169.99

BUY A $100 (+) GIFT CERTIFICATE & GET A FREE PORTS & PASSES!

Prices good

6481-B Portsmouth Rd. North Nanaimo

250-933-0600

stock lasts $295

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52 Esplanade, Nanaimo, BC (250) 753-2425 • Fax (250) 753-6355

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY WED. DEC. 17 – 15% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS (Some exclusions)

$1999

% 25 regular

VINTAGE SUPER FLUFFY SLIPPER BOOTS

CANUCKS GIFT IDEAS

With handy cell phone pocket

(Excludes Canuck Calendar)

$5999

OFF

retail

$699

Reg. $79.99

SANDS ALIVE PLAYSET With 4 lbs of sand. Refills available. Sample set at each store to feel. 1.5 lb. sets available for $19.99

For your favourite hockey fan.

$1999

PHARMASAVE GIFTCARDS

MEN’S & LADIES FRAGRANCES

Available in any dollar amount.

Selection may vary by store.

CANUCKS CHARITY CALENDAR

$1299

$8999

Reg. $16.99

Reg. $119.99

FOLDING SHOVEL

With Pouch Great for the car!

CURL SECRET HOT PRICE!

ENTER TO WIN AT EACH STORE - one SANDS ALIVE 1.5lb PLAY SAND. A $29.99 value. Draw date Dec. 22, 2014. SALE PRICES EFFECTIVE DEC. 16TH - DEC. 24TH - WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

Westhill Centre - 1816 Bowen Road

250-740-3880

The Best Marine Store In Nanaimo

Queen Latex thru Dec. 31, mattress toppers QUEEN 2014 NOW $998 fromwhile KING SIZE $1198

up to Reg. ea. $109

Easy store front parking too!

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Beaufort Centre - 1588 Boundary Cr.

250-754-0091

Chase River - Next to Country Grocer

250-755-1830

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