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With Cedar school conversion work halted, the Nanaimo school board voted to delay closing Woodbank Elementary and North Cedar Intermediate schools during a meeting Wednesday. The Cedar Community Secondary closure, and its subsequent conversion to an elementary school, were part of the district’s 10-year facilities plan. Displaced students would have populated the new school come September. However, in mid-January, the newly elected board voted to stop work at the school for 90 days (beginning Feb. 9) to allow for further facilities plan consultation, necessitating a motion to keep the schools open for another year. “When we decided to enter into this 90-day consultation, it meant that the school, however it turns out, won’t be ready for 2015, so we need a place for those kids to go to school and so that is why we rescinded the bylaw for another year and then we will at that time, depending on what decision we come up with, deal with that appropriately at the time,” said Steve Rae, school board chairman. There have been changes since the plan was introduced in June 2013, according to Rae. South Wellington Elementary closed, with many of its students going to Chase River Elementary, and North Oyster remained open and became a French immersion school. “So that just leaves roughly about 270-plus kids that are left, that are between North Oyster and Woodbank, so we need to keep them open for this year so that the kids in those schools have somewhere to go,” said Rae. See ‘TRUSTEES’ /7

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Nanaimo city staff is endorsing a new multimillion-dollar fix for the Colliery dams as a cheaper and more viable option, but it’s not winning any points with a citizen advocacy group. The City of Nanaimo has wrapped up a threestage review of the dams, which not only confirms the spillway is “substantially undersized” and won’t meet provincial regulations in a severe storm, but also offers a potential third solution to meet dam safety standards. City staff members are proposing to re-route any flood waters from the lower Colliery dam with a five- to six-metre deep alternative spillway into Harewood Creek. It’s estimated to cost $3.4 million but could soar as high as $5.1 million. The concept, still in early stages, also requires more research, a city report shows. Council considered next steps for the dams, including spending $250,000 for detailed design work on an alternate drainage course, after press time Monday. According to Toby Seward, the city’s acting general manager of community development and protective services, the latest option is viable because of its cost – less than the $8.1-million spillway expansion and a $7.3-million overtopping solution that the city and Colliery Dam Park Preservation Society have been at odds over. Mayor Bill McKay told the News Bulletin the drainage course is worth looking into but he wants to ensure the city chooses the least intrusive option, while Jeff Solomon, spokesman for the preservation society considers the new option unacceptable. See ‘DAM’ /3

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Vancouver Island University honoured royal representatives and installed its new chancellor at its winter convocations last week. David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and his wife, Sharon, were each presented with an honorary doctorate of laws at the Port Theatre Thursday. The Governor General was in Nanaimo as part of a visit to B.C. for a number of engagements that included Thursday’s convocation, an address to the Vancouver Board of Trade and a tour of the Harmac Pacific pulp mill. Johnston addressed students about to graduate from VIU’s arts and humanities, social sciences and management pro grams, on the benefits of Canada’s education system and of living in a democracy, which provides freedom to

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learn and seek knowledge. Citing what he characterized as abysmally low voter turnout for elections over the past decade, said Canadians should take a vested interest in their country and its people by participating fully in their democracy, especially when facing the challenges of First Nations issues, aging population, globalization, the economy, alternative energy sources and responsible development of natural resources the gradu-

ates will grapple with. “Of course there is cynicism; we recognize that,” Johnston said. “There are those who distrust those in charge at every level and there are those who even doubt our democratic institutions can create positive change. Yet, there are many more, who know more and more, that they have the potential to and the power to make their voices heard to create a smarter, more caring nation of keener minds and brighter hearts.”

Johnston also congratulated Louise Mandell, one of Canada’s foremost aboriginal rights lawyers, who was installed as VIU’s second chancellor during the convocation ceremony, re p l a c i n g S h a w n A-in-chut Atleo, former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Johnston said, in an interview prior to the convocation, he and his wife considered it an honour to be recognized by VIU. “It’s a great honour to be recognized by this university, which has been so special in its community, gone through very interesting stages of evolution and has, perhaps, the largest indigenous population of any university in the country, so it’s very advanced in that respect,” Johnston said. “It has a very large international education component. It’s a non-convention place in the sense that it’s very innovative and we’re pretty excited that, in about an hour’s time, we’ll be members of this community.”

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“They are talking 30-40-footwide emergency spillway and five to six metres deep ... for an event that has never occurred since the beginning of time. It’s spending millions and millions of dollars with no actual benefit,” said Solomon, who adds the dam preservation society didn’t ask for this option and doesn’t believe people will think it’s a good use of money. Solomon said the city needs to figure out if it has to take action and if it does, then it needs to do

something reasonable and practical. “Obviously we haven’t had to do anything for the last couple of years and we haven’t had anything for the last decade, so I don’t think [the city] should be hard pressed to come up with a solution,” he said. McKay, however, still aims to see a decision made by the end of February – a pledge made in his inauguration speech – and said the Dam Safety Branch has told the city it’s losing patience. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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from a number of serious cuts to his arm and head. He was subsequently taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, treated and released. An investigation led to Worden’s arrest. He is scheduled to appear at the provincial court in Nanaimo on Monday (Feb. 2).

Boat fire snuffed out at yacht club marina A fire in a boat at Nanaimo Yacht Club was knocked down before it got out of hand Friday.

Club caretaker Rusty Kostka, who said the fire was minor, and two unidentified yacht club members, snuffed out the blaze in the stern of a small yacht moored at one of the club’s outside slips after they spotted smoke coming from the craft at about 11 a.m. “We were able to get it out with three big extinguishers,” Kostka said. Greg Norman, Nanaimo Fire Rescue assistant chief, said fire prevention officers were sent in to investigate the cause of the fire. No one was injured.

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Geological concerns are among reasons why a proposed Rogers Communications cellphone tower site should be relocated from South Wellington, say residents. Shari Barker, whose property is 23 metres from the proposed Plecas Road site, said her main concern relates to safety – the proposed tower is located on a slip fault and over an abandoned coal mine. “It’s right on an unstable cliff. They’re putting it right on the edge and there’s also coal mine workings underneath it – extensive ones,” said Barker. “Basically, if there’s an earthquake, and not even that, just shifting of the plates like

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The plan includes construction of a new Nanaimo District Secondary School. The district saved $3 million with no indication of more money from the province. Rae said that no one on the board wants to abandon plans for a new high school.

“I’m of the opinion that we continue on planning for a new school and that one day, when the taps do open again, we’re ready for them,” he said. “It comes down to how all the money that we’re trying to save, how we proceed going forward with the rest of it.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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New hires for the Nanaimo RCMP have been chopped from the budget as politicians look to lower city taxes. In a special committee of the whole meeting Friday, Nanaimo city council nixed plans to grow the local police force in a bid to reduce taxes, despite news of mounting pressures faced by the RCMP. Three new RCMP members – a $327,000 expense – topped the list of more than $744,000 worth of staff-proposed budget cuts aimed at trimming this year’s tax hike to one per cent. City council also agreed to cut $91,510 from management consulting budgets and $50,000 to develop Linley Valley Park, and delay decisions around a new Hammond Bay fire hall until a core review is completed.

Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Mark Fisher told the News Bulletin he’s disappointed by the cut, which was part of his new fiveyear staffing plan, and says his team will now look at shuffling programs, services and staff in order to meet demands. The latest decision follows last year’s $543,357 hiring delay. With crime on the decline and a new top cop, some city politicians said it was time to review the necessity of adding to the force. During Friday’s meeting, Fisher presented his plan for the next half-decade, which calls for an additional 19 police. In 2008, the city agreed to pay for 24, but has only hired 15 to date and according to Fisher, the RCMP is facing pressure from higher calls for service and a rise in property crime. Last year, when council questioned the result of deferring new hires, Fisher said he told them it could potentially be street-level drug enforcement and property crime, and “that’s basically what’s been borne out now,” he said, add-

ing he has concerns around level of victimization with 141 break-and-enters last year. The number is up 41 per cent over 2013. There is also a 20 per cent increase in mental health-related calls, which Fisher calls a huge draw on resources, and more than 2,700 calls in 2014 compared to the year previous – the equivalent workload of four police officers. Coun. Ian Thorpe, who voted against the budget cuts, said he would have been happy with a 1.5-per cent tax increase and keeping the RCMP. During his campaign, he said he heard concerns about maintaining a safe environment and said if the RCMP is stretched further with its resources, the things that will get cut are proactive programs like officers in schools. He also pointed out that as the city grows, there will be more stress on the RCMP and wants to see if other savings in the budget can be put toward funding the police.

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Anti-terrorism plan worrying The federal Conservatives introduced sweeping new changes last week to anti-terrorism laws that govern the reach of Canada’s spy agencies: the Communications Security Establishment Canada and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Wednesday’s news focused on a program created by the security establishment that tracks uploads and downloads at more than 100 file-sharing sites online. If a particular file piques CSEC’s interest, it can trace the IP address – a unique identifier connected to all modems – of anyone interacting with the file and then use U.S. and U.K. spy agency software to dig out more personal information. It’s a rare event for a Canadian agency to be be directly exposed in warrantless data collection on a mass scale, but suspicion about this sort of activity has been rampant since whistleblower Edward Snowden began leaking documents through various media in 2013. Now, on the eve of what Prime Minister Stephen Harper calls “muchneeded” changes to Canadian anti-terrorism laws, it’s critical that Canadians wake up from their slumber over online monitoring and ensure elected officials value privacy over simpler prosecution. A U.S. senate report triggered by Snowden’s revelations and released in late 2014 illustrated the uselessness of mass government spying in preventing terrorist attacks. But perhaps the most unsettling development of Canada’s spying evolution is a lack of parliamentary oversight. Only cabinet and an independent body appointed by the government of the day gets a peek into CSIS and CSEC’s latest digital toys. That needs to change. A parliamentary committee with members from all political parties needs oversight authority. The alternative is the ready-made potential for a nanny state. 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.

Healthy diet is more than just smoothies I bought a blender at the from scratch using minimally birth of my first child. After the processed ingredients must youngest child grew out of baby have come from my parents. food, I used the blender mainly My mother liked to cook, we all for making mayonnaise from egg hated canned vegetables and and oil or reducing bread heels there were no frozen foods until to breadcrumbs. After a while, the early fifties. My father was the kids learned that blenders a connoisseur of wholesome make great milkshakes. But not country food and haute cuisine too often, because they did from high end restaurants, not use their pocket where he would treat money to replace the us all maybe once a FOOD ice cream. month. I decided to wait But when I became MATTERS until the blender wore a housewife in 1960s Marjorie Stewart out to buy a food Vancouver, there processor. That took were supermarkets about 40 years. The selling cake mixes first thing I asked and packaged cereals when I went to look and frozen foods and at food processors pop which quickly was “Will it make became staples in our mayonnaise?” On household. Until the that assurance, I day I experienced an bought my first food epiphany, standing in processor and did not replace a supermarket with a fistful of the blender. The mayonnaise Kool Aid packets in my hand, and the breadcrumbs were both while a loud voice in my head great. said “No! You’re the mother. Put So were the soups from away the junk.” And my husband cooked and puréed veggies. And began growing vegetables the sliced potatoes for scalloped instead of dahlias, too. potatoes. And the grated I had a juicer for a while but cabbage for slaws. The food it just gathered dust until I processor stands on the counter traded it for a cream whipper, between the stove and the sink having given up on wimpy hand and is never put away. beaters. I gave away the cream My devotion to food cooked whipper when I bought a good,

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easy-to-clean hand beater. I still have not replaced the blender. But I’ve been thinking about blenders due to the craze for green smoothies. I’m not going to buy another blender to make smoothies because I have some concerns. I don’t believe in quick fixes and I am not convinced that over-reliance on liquefied, raw food is a healthy habit. I already know why it’s important to get enough saliva into our food. I’ve seen some smoothie recipes calling for stuff my mother never heard of and I suspect that smoothies require more veggies to make a single serving than would be used in a regular meal. I think the weight loss that accompanies a diet of smoothies could be dangerous. And eating by blending will further reduce cooking skills in which this generation is already seriously deficient. Mostly I’m just offended by the casual disrespect exhibited by people who drink their meals for both the benefits and pleasures of eating a varied diet of good, cooked food. u Marjorie Stewart is past chairwoman of the Nanaimo Foodshare Society.

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Re: Poverty affects thousands of city’s children, Jan. 20. It seems that most people are unaware of a project called ‘Mincome’ which was a joint federal/provincial attempt to reduce the impact of poverty. It was set up in Dauphin, Man. in the 1970s. People with low incomes received funds based on their income tax returns. The expectation was that these people would spend the money to improve their lot in life. Sadly, the data from this experiment has not been thoroughly analyzed. The preliminary analysis that has been carried out suggests that students stayed in school longer, domestic violence decreased, and hospital visits dropped significantly that one reviewer suggested that the reduction in hospital visits would cover the cost of funding the scheme. No doubt there were some who took advantage of this ‘cash cow,’ but overall, it appears to have been of net benefit. Maybe it is time that the federal government funded a thorough review of this experiment, and if preliminary results are validated, implement such a scheme as a method of improving our society as a whole at a net financial savings to society.

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People take in the Ladysmith Light Up parade. Nanaimo’s downtown could benefit from that sort of atmosphere, says letter writer.

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Re: Actions would speak louder than grumbling on downtown revitalization, Letters, Jan. 20. The letter writer needs to be made aware that it is the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association’s job to purchase any Christmas lights for downtown, not Tourism Nanaimo, whose job it is to market the city. And speaking of the city, it has little interest with buying such festival lighting, referring such tasks to the BIA which receives its

the big light up celebration, along with Letters PoLicy: thousands and thouLetters should be no sands of other moms longer than 250 words and dads and famiand will be edited. lies. And Copyright 2015 a by week later MaiL: 777 Poplar St., Ads for February 2015 we took out-of-town Nanaimo, B.C. V9S Jewelry Ads That Work friends there. Page 2 2H7 (800) 733-9350rather see I would e-MaiL: editor@ 7180 Lantzville Rd. 250-390-9089 my taxes going to nanaimobulletin.com sprucing up Nanaimo than having to yearly funding from taxpaykeep the white eleers. But I too ask, why phant mainly empty isn’t there more festive convention centre lighting? open. Ladysmith definitely Some do need to get has Nanaimo residents their facts straight flocking in droves to and not gloat over the enjoy its downtown careless spending of festivities. My family my taxes. and I made sure we J.C. Broderick Nanaimo headed there during

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When those vying for Nanaimo’s votes were on the campaign trail, pretty much across the board everyone spoke of being for more accountability and for better accessibility. And now here we are barely three months later with a proposal to move meetings to a time of the day midweek that is not accessible to working people, into a room that only holds 20 people as spectators, and not only to stop broadcasting the meetings

Re: Poverty issue falls to society, Editorial, Jan. 22. “Governments and communities must continue to prioritize programs that lift people out of poverty…” Ah! There’s the rub. For what government or community might overcome the reality of there being many who have absolutely nothing even as some, as a matter of enshrined ‘privilege,’ have so much that to protect their interests, they sponsor governments so effectively that all would-be progressives must continually affirm the zeitgeist’s hold on economic propriety if they have hopes of finding the media favour that enables election sponsorship? As disparity of wealth grows as a simple matter of the economic format, governments and communities will always do the only thing they have ever been able to do -- express their consternation with the systemic failure of the latest collection of remedial policies.

live, but to actually not even record the meetings. And all this while councillor Gord Fuller, who has expressed his opposition to this idea, is in hospital. Is this proposal for real? Who will be written into Nanaimo’s history books as supporting this anti-democratic travesty? The next elections may be still years away, but this will be a historical moment for sure, and one people will remember.

Ilan Goldenblatt Nanaimo

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Globe Hotel manager Greg Boutler holds the globe out front of the Globe Hotel. Boulter has implemented a number of changes to the bar, including making it a dance space for a number of community organizations.

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t is no longer about strippers, chicken wings and karaoke for one downtown bar. Instead it has become all about art, community dance groups, electronic dance music and poetry. At least that’s the new philosophy at the Globe Hotel according to manager Greg Boutler. “We just decided that we were going to deal with community and get people who don’t normally go out,” Boulter said. In recent months a number of bars including Pat’s Pub, Miller’s Pub and the Harewood Arms have shut down. “Between no smoking in bars and the drinking and driving regulations and technology, the [traditional] bar model is failing,” he said. “That’s why there is a show on TV called Bar Rescue.”

If karaoke and wing night saved bars then all these other bars wouldn’t be failing.

Boulter realized that in order to stay successful, the Globe, owned by Mike Seargeant, was going to have to break away from the traditional bar model. “It’s a failing business model,” he said. “If karaoke and wing night saved bars then all these other bars wouldn’t be failing.” After undergoing some interior renovations last year, the Globe began

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providing dance space for tango, salsa and kizomba lessons. “We needed a different model and the dancers came up and I went with it,” Boulter said. They also began welcoming in poetry groups, art exhibitions and have held electronic dance nights. “We’re rapidly filling up all our evenings with dance,” Boulter said. “We’ve sort of transitioned from being a bar into being a venue.” The Globe will still host live bands from time to time, including the Boom Booms, who will be playing on Thursday (Feb. 5) night, right after salsa dancing. Boulter said that they hold live music events immediately following dance lessons or poetry readings as a way to bring different community groups together. “What we’re trying to do is put together different cliques and mix them together,” Boulter said.

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February is Black History Month and celebrations are underway in Nanaimo. Last Thursday, the Nanaimo African Heritage Society held the opening ceremony for this year’s celebrations at the Nanaimo North Library. Nanaimo African Heritage Society founder Shalema Gantt said she hopes people will educate themselves about the contributions that black pioneers made to British Columbia. “We talk about the Canadian underground railroad and that was wonderful that people were there to save people and help people … but we also need to tell people about the [black] pioneers who came here and contributed,” i think it Gantt said. “These are pioneers and is really they part of our important that culture. There is no separatism in people get out terms of whether you’re white, there and go black, Chinese or to all of these East Indian. We’re all in the commuevents. nity together and we all share the culture and history of British Columbia.” Leading off the Black History Month events is a jazz and gospel concert, which will take place on Sunday (Feb. 8) at Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd., at 3 p.m. Other events taking place this month include a round table discussion, a performance by Live Out Loud and Alexandre Reyes as well as a grand finale dinner and dance at the Bowen Park activity centre on Saturday (Feb. 28). Mayor Bill McKay, who officially declared February 2015 as Black History Month in Nanaimo, encouraged Nanaimoites to attend as many events as they can. “I think it is really important that people get out there and go to all of these events,” McKay said. “Learn about the black pioneers of Nanaimo because they made significant contributions to our community.” For a full list of events taking place this month, please visit www.nanaimoafricanheritagesociety.com or www.bit.ly/1wXWinB.

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Island Natural Markets began 22 years ago after Rhonda Lambert grew frustrated with the lack of healthy options available. Now, along with business partner of 15 years, Casey Mitchell, they have sold their Nanaimo business to Pomme Natural Markets. Pomme is based on Vancouver Island, with founders Ed Low, David Arnsdorf, Rasool Rayani and Craig Hermanson all making their homes in Victoria. “We started with a passion for bringing healthy and organic food, produce and quality vitamins and supplements to the community,” Lambert said, in a

CHAMBER CHAT Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce CEO

Kim Smythe

Social enterprise – what’s that? There’s a new business movement coming along. It’s called ‘social enterprise’ and it’s coming to a corner store (or other business) near you. Get ready to compete – or collaborate. A social enterprise is defined as a business organization – mainly non-profits -- whose mission, conduct and revenue stream address a cultural, social and/or environmental need as their principal goal. Profits are targeted to the common good through sales of products and services. Many of these businesses also offer jobs to people who face barriers to mainstream employment. Local examples include Code Brew, the fantastic coffee kiosk in the lobby of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. They’ve opened a second location in the Millstone Medical Centre and have plans for more soon. Bought something at a thrift shop? Been to the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange? You’ve done business with a social enterprise which contributes millions to the local economy. Social Enterprise Catalyst is an event that celebrates this movement. It highlights available resources to support

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the development and growth of local, social enterprise-based businesses. Catalyst partners are all key parts of the social enterprise eco-system including credit unions, banks and the financial management sector, foundations, mentors, educational institutions, sector specialists and consultants, chambers of commerce and the provincial government. The first Catalyst Gala was held in Victoria in April 2014 where a Dragon’s Den-style event saw three non-profit social entrepreneurs awarded a total of $50,000 in cash and services to help boost their success. A trade show and workshops were associated with the event. Attendees were invited to a day of learning at Royal Roads University to follow up on discussions. The Catalyst events are moving to Nanaimo with the main event held May 20 at the Port Theatre. We’ll be contacting non-profits and co-ops to build awareness around opportunities to participate and to apply to compete at the climactic Catalyst event. Got any ideas on how to help this work? Want more information now on social enterprise or the Catalyst events? Please call the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce at 250756-1191.

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Casey Mitchell, left, and Rhonda Lambert sold Island Natural Markets to Pomme Natural Markets, a company with Island-based owners.

press release. “We are excited to pass the torch to a young and dynamic group of Vancouver Island entrepreneurs who share our values and commitment to customer service.” Pomme Natural Markets already has two locations in the Lower Mainland, including its new Davie Street store in Vancouver. Island Natural Markets on Metral Drive will be the company’s third location

and first store on Vancouver Island. Hermanson, Pomme’s director of operations, says the company is eager to continue Island Natural’s success in Nanaimo. “We are committed to our employees, communities, local vendors and a healthy lifestyle, and most importantly, to continuing Island Natural’s level of service and integrity,” Hermanson said. Both Lambert

and Mitchell will be assisting with the transition over the coming months, but are looking forward to enjoying their retirement from the business and spending time with family. Arnsdorf says that the store will continue to operate under the Island Natural Markets banner for the time being, before an eventual transition to the Pomme name. “We couldn’t be happier to add such an amazing team and brand to the Pomme family. Rhonda and Casey have done an incredible job of building Island Natural Markets with integrity and passion – values that are core to Pomme. We look forward to being careful stewards of the trust they have built in the community,” said Arnsdorf. “Customers can expect business as usual and the same high-quality natural health products and foods,” said Mitchell.

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manager of energy and sustainability, it will address items in Liddy’s presentation. “If there’s a viable business case for some of the claims that [he] was making and that we’ll investigate, then we’ll assess that when those conclusions are reached,” said Midgley. “But for the time being, we just have to think about what [he] was saying at the presentation and try to address that and provide an objective response back to our

cEdar road Bioenergy asks Regional District of Nanaimo to spend money on landfill site. By Karl yU THE NEWs BuLLETIN

An additional $75,000 to $150,000 a year, for the first couple of years, would be needed for the regional district to see royalties, he projected. The board requested a staff report and according to Chris Midgley, regional district

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Cedar Road Bioenergy Inc. is unable to provide royalty payments to the Regional District of Nanaimo unless there are changes to the Nanaimo landfill site, says an executive. The bioenergy facility converts methane to energy and Paul Liddy, managing director, told the regional district board last Tuesday there was significant methane that isn’t being captured. The two have a lengthy history, dating back to 2005 when an agreement was developed to find a beneficial use for gas at the landfill, that includes thresholds for natural gas production that would result in royalties to the regional district. “I would suggest right now, if we were capturing even a portion of the additional that is not capped, that should be, and managed with a little bit more capacity, we would be writing a cheque this month for $50,000 to the [regional district] this year, for 2015,” Liddy said. Liddy said there is work that needs to be done, including areas that haven’t had caps put on them. “I think the underlying issue here is everyone’s getting backed up on the budgetary process and nothing’s getting pushed through,” said Liddy. “People in the landfill, everyone’s trying very hard to do the best job they can ... we have no money, we don’t have the people, we don’t have the resources. “We don’t have the allocation to do this. That area should’ve been capped and pushed and sealed two years ago when it was ready to be. Instead, we’re just spewing gas.” Liddy estimated it would take a budget of $50,000 to $100,000 a year to get the wells and capping in on an ongoing basis.

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On behalf of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, it’s my pleasure to wish you a very happy new year and a prosperous 2015. Thinking back over the past year, we have seen some new opportunities for our community Like the personal resolutions you set for the coming year, this is a great time to reflect on your company’s progress and to plan for the next 12 months. Here are a few resolutions that may help you to keep your business healthy and happy 2015. Join a business organization Nanaimo is lucky to have a host of great business organizations like the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Island, Young Professionals of Nanaimo, Community Futures and the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association to name a few. Each has opportunities and programs that can help you grow your network and grow your business. They can be a great source of information on what is happening around town. They can help you get engaged in the community, and help you build new opportunities while having fun doing it. Look at your online presence When it comes to your business, a Google search for your company can paint a not-so-pretty picture for your existing and potential customers. Does your website properly represent what your business does? Does your company even have a web or social media presence? Depending on your goals, this could be as simple as revamping your LinkedIn profile to a complete makeover for your entire website.

Look for ways to delegate and collaborate There are so many important things that go into running a business (big or small), it’s easy to convince yourself that you need to be the person doing all of them. Then we wonder why we’re so tired and have no time to do anything else. Determine what really needs your attention, and then decide to let someone else do some of the tasks for a change. Are you a oneperson shop? Look for opportunities to collaborate and drive new business to your door. Remember those business organizations we’re so lucky to have – they are incredible assets to not only find new business, but also to find potential new business partners. In 2015, resolve to contact us, your economic development corporation. We are a wealth of information on how to grow your business as well as the best places to kick up your heels and enjoy our wonderful Harbour City. Please visit www.investnanaimo.com.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 22, 2014, at 5800 Turner Road, Nanaimo, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Nanaimo RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,655 CAD, on or about 21:45 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2584, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

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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 8â&#x20AC;? Dairy Queen Ice-cream cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT.

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OFFICE|CIRCULATION ADMIN POSITION The North Island Gazette is seeking an individual with a positive attitude and an ability to multi-task. Computer and strong typing skills are essential as the successful applicant must be quick to learn an industry specific software package. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Candidates interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to: Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor, Publisher, Port Hardy Gazette, Box 458 (7305 Market Street), Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 or e-mail: publisher@northislandgazette.com

Distribution & Customer Service Circulation Manager The Nanaimo News Bulletin, a twice-weekly Award winning community newspaper, is looking for a full time Circulation Manager. The right candidate must be a self-starter, in a fastpaced, high-pressure role. You must be able thrive and multi-task within a deadline-driven environment. You are expected to consistently meet and surpass high distribution standards as set forth by Black Press Vancouver Island Division. Analytical and tactical problem solving skills set you apart from others. Creativity in developing new carrier recruiting strategies is essential, as are interpersonal and organizational skills. You must be focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with co-workers and employees to encourage peak performance. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of Black Press Community News Media, an independent international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Deadline for application is Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 Please forward a resume, including cover letter and references to: Director of Circulation Black Press Group Ltd. 777 Poplar St, Nanaimo V9S 2H7 email: mpasion@blackpress.ca

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Clippers shut the door in wins

HOCKEY TEAM plays two versus Alberni Valley. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

The Nanaimo Clippers had everybody going, and that was enough to win. The Clips swept a home-and-home series against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on the weekend, including a 3-0 shutout on Friday at Frank Crane Arena. “We played it smart defensively. I think we respected the game plan set by [coach Mike Vandekamp] and we executed,” said Guillaume Decelles, Clippers goalie. “If you put it all together, it makes a really good game by the boys.” The scoreless first period was filled with penalties, one of those periods that a fan might call disjointed. But the Clippers didn’t see it that way. “Some of the guys that don’t see a lot of [power play] time are our penalty-killing players, so everybody’s involved…” Vandekamp said. “I think that helps our team stay in games like that. Even though there was a lot of penalties being called, we were able to stay focused.” The coach said the Clippers’ penalty killing has improved with players’ understanding of the game and team systems. “A lot of people, they always think a penalty killer’s that hard-working, guts-and-determination guy, and yeah, that’s a part of it, but it’s also about being

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs player Brett Stewart, left, checks Nanaimo Clippers opponent Sheldon Rempal during Friday night’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers went on to win by a 3-0 score.

smart and we’re getting smarter on the kill.” The Bulldogs ended up 0-for-6 with the man advantage. Nanaimo’s scoring on Friday came in bunches, with all three goals coming in a fourand-a-half-minute span early in the second period. Cole Maier and Nicolas Carrier scored 20 seconds apart – each assisting on the other’s goal – and then Anthony Rinaldi extended the margin on the power play. The Bulldogs directed 14 shots at Decelles in the third period, but he

was able to hold them off for his second shutout of the season. “I was seeing the puck,” he said. “I got a lucky break when they hit the post on the power play, but I was feeling really good.” In the next night’s rematch, the Clips trailed 2-1 midway through the game but scored four times in the second half of the second period. Jake Jackson had two goals and an assist, Brendan Taylor had a goal and two assists and Devin Brosseau and Sheldon Rempal also scored.

Decelles made 47 saves in the win. Special teams were a factor again Saturday as the Clips were 3-for-9 with the man advantage while the Bulldogs were 1-for-8. GAME ON … Next action for the Clippers is Wednesday (Feb. 4), when they play the Victoria Grizzlies at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. The Clips then visit the Bulldogs Friday at Alberni before returning home to face the Langley Rivermen on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

Quickfacts THIS ARTICLE was first published online saturday. To be alerted to new Clippers articles and photos as they are posted, please follow @Bulletinsports on Twitter. THE NEWS BULLETIN published a special Nanaimo Clippers player profiles feature in our Jan. 22 issue. it can be accessed online at www.nanaimo bulletin.com/eeditions.

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VIU b-ball sweeps up on road trip The coaches wanted the VIU Mariners to keep moving forward, take no steps back, and that’s what happened. Vancouver Island University’s men’s basketball team won both its road games on the weekend, hammering the Kwantlen Eagles 115-56 on Friday and then handling the Columbia Bible College Bearcats 113-79 the next day. “I didn’t feel there was any complacency at all,” said Matt Kuzminski, coach of the M’s men. “I think the guys had a good approach, I thought they played extremely hard pretty much for the entirety of both games.” Taking on teams lower in the standings, the M’s tried to work on things. “Our pressure defence, I thought, created a lot of scoring opportunities for us…” Kuzminski said. “And then offensively, we continue to improve moving the ball, sharing the ball.” In Friday’s game, Justin King led the team with 25 points and Jerod Dorby scored 19. The next night it was King with 23 points and 12 boards and Curtis Wilson scored 14 points. The Mariners women, meanwhile, beat Kwantlen 56-50 and beat CBC 65-48. On Friday, Sienna Pollard scored 19 points and added nine rebounds, with Jamie MacFarlane scoring 13 and Jenna Carver pulling down 14 rebounds. The next day Amanda Tapia scored 14 points and Pollard had 11 points and 17 boards. GAME ON … VIU’s basketball teams are at home Friday (Feb. 6) and Saturday against Douglas and Langara, respectively.

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Bucs win one, then lose one The Nanaimo Buccaneers had one win and one loss against divisional opponents last week. The Bucs blew out the Oceanside Generals by an 8-3 score on Thursday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, but were doubled up 4-2 the next night on the road by the North Island Division-leading Campbell River Storm. In the win, Nolan Richardson and Carter Turnbull each had two goals and an assist and other scorers were Chad Bell, Zach Funk, Jordan Levesque and Trent Bell. Joe Gage had three assists and Jakob Severson was the winning goalie. The next day, Nik Malenica and Hobin Zinck scored for the Bucs and the team was outshot 44-24. Nanaimo visits the Westshore Wolves on Wednesday (Feb. 4) and returns home Thursday to host the Kerry Park Islanders in a 7:15 p.m. faceoff.

M’s teams beat Blues The VIU Mariners couldn’t be beaten on their home court this past weekend. Vancouver Island University’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams won their matches against the Capilano Blues in Pacific Western Athletic Association play. VIU’s men beat Cap 25-17, 25-23, 27-25, then 25-16, 26-28, 25-22, 25-22. The M’s women won 25-20, 25-9, 29-27 and then 25-19, 25-22, 16-25, 25-11. GAME ON … VIU’s volleyball teams head on the road to play matches against the Douglas Royals on Friday (Feb. 6) and Saturday.

City’s wrestlers becoming force Nanaimo wrestlers had pins and wins at a major tournament last month. The Nanaimo Wrestling Club had a contingent of athletes at the Alberni Invitational Jan. 23-24. Gabby Robson of John Barsby Secondary School dominated her division, achieving early pins in all three of her bouts including the gold-medal match. She was selected the tournament’s outstanding female wrestler. Spencer Broz and Preet Shienh took silver in their divisions and Ian Tuck won a bronze.

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The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards will be held Feb. 13 at the Coast Bastion Hotel. For a list of finalists, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/ sports. Tickets for the gala event cost $65. For ticket information or to donate an item to the silent auction, please call Marilyn Sullivan at 250-716-6110. RECREATION

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JR. A TEAM adds depth at draft.

The Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse team strengthened its stable of prospects on draft day. The club had three choices in the top 20 at the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League draft Jan. 25. “[We’re] really happy,” said Jon Nicholson, the team’s general manager, in a press release. “We came away with the top three guys we targeted. We also got a few good pieces in the mid to late rounds. Nanaimo’s first choice, eighth over-

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all, was Zach Manns of Saanich, a player who can slot in on the offence or transition. Nicholson said the left-hander is “a really smart player, he sees the floor well, he has a really good shot, as well.” The T-men also chose Mathieu Jung of Cowichan with the 12th pick, then goalie Dakota Kasper of Saanich 19th overall. Other selections were Wilson Gurney, James Taylor, Nolan Morrison, Marc Gagnon and Gareth Marriott. The junior A T-men have the territorial rights to midget players Tyrel Bursaw, Ramiro Castro, Cody Dumont, Stefan Gosau,

matching grants up to $20,000 for sport projects in Nanaimo. sport amongst the Aboriginal community, transportation, and physical literacy as key issues. The Nanaimo Foundation continues to work with PacificSport to source the matching funds that will enable an action plan to tackle these issues.

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Samuel Grey, Justin Heck, Alex Hurren, Teegan Lance, Justin Nicholls, Aidan O’Dwyer, Matthew O’Dwyer, Tyler Polywkan, Clyde Shaw, Haydn Sitler, Graden Soucy, Bryce Taylor, Ronald Wallace and Gordie Walls-Good. The junior Timbermen will open camp in March with the season to begin in April. “We’re going to have a lot more depth than we’ve had in the last few years…” the general manager said. “[The league] is going to be a dog fight as usual but we expect to be right in the thick of it.” For more on the team, visit www. tmen.ca.

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