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Snuneymuxw clarifies Colliery dam position BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

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The Nanaimo school board has given Departure Bay Elementary School the green light to become a green school. Trustees gave unanimous approval Wednesday night, and the aim is to have an ecological-centric school that will yield students with knowledge of their place in the environment. According to Lisa Frey, principal, the eco-school has been running as a pilot project since September. The curriculum adheres to the new B.C. Education Plan and many activities are project based, said Frey. They are multi-disciplinary, incorporating many subject areas into the activity. Frey pointed to Grade 6 students working with Vancouver Island Univeristy students at the beginning of the school year to study varnish clams, an invasive species, at Departure Bay beach. “They had to do some measurements. They had to measure all the varnish clams, they had to help organize that data, so they were working with data, and of course then, that meets what we are looking to do with the curriculum at that particular level. “Collecting data, how to organize and display that data in a way that com-

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the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. “Certainly every year, we’ll be looking to complete grants, but I have to say, as far as in the environmental area, there’s not a shortage of groups and grant opportunities that support the kinds of initiatives that we have at our school. “There have been many grants that have come to our attention, that we haven’t applied for, so I feel confident that there are lots of opportunities in the future,” said Frey. Steve Rae, school board chairman, said he is hoping enrolment benefits. “We’re hoping this kind of thing draws kids back from the private system. Long term, this is something that we should be offering in all our schools, that’s the goal of this district, is to be able to do that,” said Rae. Frey said information on public meetings and registration deadlines will be forthcoming. The school will change its name to Departure Bay Eco-School.

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municates information ... in each of these projects there’s opportunity to cover many subject areas,” said Frey. She said the school wants to continue to provide this type of program year after year, without having people pay fees, and to that end,

it has applied for numerous grants. While there are none from the province, Frey said approximately $19,000 has been secured from a variety of organizations that support environmental initiatives, including Wild B.C., an environmental education program from

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The Snuneymuxw has never dictated to the city what it must do to remediate the Colliery dams, according to Chief John Wesley, who says the whole process has become highly politicized. The Snuneymuxw released a statement and letters from its chief Friday, outlining its position on the dams. Misinformation about its stance has become a concern for the First Nation, which states its decision was communicated ‘very clearly’ to the city and province and its position hasn’t changed. Last year Snuneymuxw representatives on Nanaimo’s technical committee and city Snuneymuxw will s t a f f j o i n t l y recommended not impede the city remediation of lower dam in fulfilling its legal the by enlarging the spillway with a responsibilities. labyrinth design. The Snuneymuxw council unanimously adopted a motion to support the measure if the city decides to go ahead with it, and agreed the city, as operator of the dam, is ultimately responsible to comply with dam safety standards. As long as its key interests are met around public safety, environmental protection and protection of Douglas Treaty rights, Snuneymuxw “will not impede the city in fulfilling its legal responsibilities,” statements say. Documents also show Snuneymuxw retained its own independent firm of dam safety engineers in 2013 to review the dams, including options for remediation, and it confirmed a problem exists and cannot be ignored. Ken Cossey, executive director for the First Nation, said as long as its three interests are met “that’s all we’re concerned about.” Wesley says the First Nation intends to follow a principled and reasonable approach to the file “that reflects SFN’s actual concerns and interests, not petty politics.”

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Wo m e n f l e e i n g abuse will have a place to stay at Nanaimo’s new $9.6-million supportive housing project. Construction is underway for the only remaining supportive housing project planned for Nanaimo under the province’s Housing First Strategy. Residents and local dignitaries gathered at the site Friday to mark the start of the 41-unit project, which will house the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, including women fleeing from abuse. It’s the fourth supportive housing project in Nanaimo, fol-

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Anne Taylor, executive director of Haven Society, celebrated the construction of a new 41-unit supportive housing project on Boundary Crescent on Friday.

lowing Uplands Walk. Coun. Wendy Pratt, acting mayor, said the city is excited about the project. “It confirms once again the City of Nanaimo’s commitment to ensuring everyone living in our community has safe and affordable access to housing,” she said. “It also affirms that each person has

value, regardless of their circumstances and that no one should fall so far in this community that they have to live and sleep on the streets.” The Boundary Crescent complex will be jointly operated by Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society, Haven Society and Vancouver Island Mental Health Society

and offers a secure floor and support for women fleeing abuse. Anne Taylor, executive director of Haven Society, said one of the organization’s biggest challenges is providing safe and affordable second-stage housing for women to establish a life free of violence, she said. “This project is going to allow us to be able to … provide 13 single women who are leaving abusive relationships the opportunity to establish a life that’s violencefree,” Taylor said. Jim Spinelli, executive director of the housing society, said the project experienced slow downs thanks to land negotiations with the city to re-designing a project that was beyond what B.C. Housing was willing to support. The project is anticipated to be open by mid-October.

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The stability of Nanaimo’s centur y-old coal mines remains a mystery one year after city politicians agreed to study underground tunnels. Nanaimo’s first proactive and high-level investigation into abandoned coal mines and the potential for their collapse is still waiting at the starting gates despite being seen as necessary by city officials. According to Poul Rosen, the city’s manager of engineering projects, the holdup is the B.C. government, which had indicated it would be willing to team up to determine the risk of underground mines but hasn’t formally responded to Nanaimo’s request for a partnership after nearly a year. With the responsibility of the mines falling to the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines,

Rosen isn’t sure if the city would want to proceed with the review, at an estimated $50,000 cost, on its own. “From the city’s perspectives, the roads and so on, those are the components that are at risk from a subsidence event. So we sort of own the consequences, but the ministry really owns why that’s occurring,” Rosen said. “We don’t really think at this point that it’d be appropriate for us to move forward wholesale on this thing on our own.” City politicians agreed last March to engage a team of consultants that would map areas of underground coal mines that could collapse into sink holes and to ask the B.C. government to partner on understanding the risks that tunnels could pose either through funding or access to technical information. The decision followed the discovery of a two-storey-deep coal mine void and developing

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Feedback sought on spring break

SUPPORT WORKERS opposed to two-week proposal. BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo school district’s education support workers’ union leader is against a proposal that could see spring break extended to two weeks. A longer spring break was amongst five school calendarrelated recommendations presented at Wednesday’s board meeting and Rob Zver, president of CUPE local 606, said it would come at the expense of his membership. “Our members that would traditionally work on the school days – so not all the members will be affected from it – will not be covered for the two-week spring break at the current design. They will be asked to lose a week’s pay ... “The ones that work the

least amount of time, the least amount of weeks, will pay the lion’s share for other people to enjoy a two-week spring break,” Zver said. Additionally, given Nanaimo’s reputation for high student poverty, Zver said an extra week would remove a safety net. “Most schools now have programs that feed children in it. Children feel safe, they can come there, they can have a meal. They get an education and they feel they have a warm place and somebody that cares. And that’s not all the students, but we’re here for all the students ... “Those that have very little, have nowhere to go, and those are the ones schools are supposed to be there for,” said Zver. Steve Rae, school board chairman, said it’s unfortunate the lowest-paid workers could be affected and the board will try to reach a solution, but it boils down to gov-

ernment funding. Upwards of $400,000 could be saved, he estimated. “The reality of it is, it is a significant cost savings to this district, to go to two weeks and that goes back to one thing, the underfunding of education and that’s where it all starts. It is something we’re working for. We need to do it ... we have a $4.5 million shortfall, so this helps a lot to do that,” said Rae. Mike Ball, Nanaimo teachers’ union president, said part-time and on-call teachers could be affected as well, but the union hasn’t taken a stance yet. Members will vote on the issue on March 31. Consultation on the recommendations has begun and feedback will be accepted until midnight on April 19. Trustees could make a decision at an April 28 meeting. For more information, or to provide feedback, please go to www.sd68.bc.ca.

House fire displaces two residents BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

A fire at a home in the 700 block of Isle View Place has displaced two people and injured their pet cat. The fire happened Sunday shortly before 3 p.m. when the couple were out for a walk, said Rick Kwasnecha, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer. The fire was accidental and the cat is being treated at a veterinary hospital and is recovering, Kwasnecha said. The blaze was contained to one room, but the house suffered heavy smoke damage throughout.

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Labour leaders in British Columbia looking for a big jump in the province’s minimum wage were disappointed with the modest 20-cents-an-hour hike. At the same time, those who actually make the minimum collectively shrugged at the raise, which amounts to about $30 per month more for full-time workers, less taxes and other deductions. The B.C. Federation of Labour wanted to see the rate pushed up to $15 an hour, a more livable wage for full-timers trying to make ends meet. Owners of small and medium-sized businesses whose input the province used to determine the hike claimed boosting the rate from $10.25 an hour to $15 would kill many of their operations. Business owners talk about paying what the market will bear. In other words, that means paying as much as the place down the street in the same industry. Operators of traditionally low-wage businesses will generally pay as little as possible while maintaining the ability to attract staff. To some that might sound as if business owners are all greedy individuals who put profits ahead of people. It’s not as simple as that. The majority of entrepreneurs and small business owners aren’t getting rich, they’re simply making a living, to which everyone is entitled. As well, individuals have the right to refuse to work for minimum wage, and many do. Business owners need to pay their workers compensation that’s fair, respectful and appreciative. The government has some responsibility to ensure that’s happening as unemployment rates and job opportunities ebb and flow in British Columbia. Continually addressing minimum wage is a way to provide that oversight. It can be hard to ask the boss for a raise, but it shouldn’t always be too much to ask. And sometimes the government needs to ask, on our behalf.

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Transit funding will drive Canada’s future Many people think of Canada by keeping pollutants out of the as a landscape of forests, mounair. tains, water and ice, but the Vancouver is a good case study Canadian experience is fast for the future of Canadian urban becoming focused on glass public transit. Metro residents and concrete. Our 2011 census are voting on a plebiscite to revealed that 81 per cent of us fund regional transit and transnow live in cities. And despite portation expansion with a 0.5 taking up less land space, our per cent provincial sales tax environmental impact continues increase. Many groups in the to grow. As the UN region – including businotes, cities cover ness, labour, environSCIENCE only two per cent of mental, health and stuMATTERS the world’s land area dent – are setting aside David Suzuki but produce 60 per political differences with Ian Hanington cent of CO2 emissions and joining the Better – including a signifiTransit and Transporcant proportion from tation Coalition to supurban transportation, port it. as people commute to With only eight cents school and work on of every tax dollar increasingly crowded going to Canadian roads and transit netmunicipalities, cities works. across the country Changing the way we move are looking for ways to fund through cities is a critical step in infrastructure maintenance and reducing carbon emissions. The improvements. Canada is also most direct way to accomplish the only major industrialized this is to provide urbanites with country without a national tranreliable alternatives to automosit funding strategy. Provincial bile travel. By investing in walkgovernments, such as Ontario’s, ways, cycling networks, rapid have had some success in securrail and bus systems, cities can ing funding for transit improvepromote healthy lifestyles while ments, but across the country protecting the environment. A the issue is largely in the hands two-car household that replaces of local leaders. one vehicle with alternative Although Metro Vancouver’s transportation can cut its annual transit ridership has increased emissions by 10 per cent. dramatically in recent years, Building balanced transportaroad congestion is still a probtion systems and improving tran- lem, costing the regional econsit reduces reliance on private omy up to $1.2 billion per year. vehicles, cuts traffic congestion To combat similar issues, cities and leads to better public health around the world, including Lon-

don, Milan and Stockholm, have introduced congestion charges for drivers who use city streets during peak hours, funnelling monies raised to into transit improvements. By comparison, a Vancouver sales tax increase would spread the cost out to include transit users, cyclists, walkers and visitors. North American cities often have a more difficult time than European municipalities convincing residents to support transit funding. Denver has had two transit funding referendums, one that failed and a more recent one that passed. In 2014, Seattle residents took part in two votes, agreeing to a 0.1 per cent sales tax increase and a $60 vehicle levy to improve transit only after bus service faced severe cuts following a ‘no’ vote on transit funding earlier in the year. Canadians aren’t often invited to directly participate in policymaking. The vote in Metro Vancouver is the first of its kind nationally and will likely set off a heated debate about how transportation funding is discussed in this country. While the outcome remains uncertain, one thing is clear: People with realistic transit options have a daily choice to support or degrade the environment. When faced with that choice, history has shown more people opt to leave their cars in the garage. We need to think seriously about how we keep our cities moving into the future. www.davidsuzuki.org

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March 10. I served in three royal navies from 1933 until 1949. Mostly our job was to show the flag, help keep the peace, settle disputes, help in disasters like earthquakes, etc., with a couple of exceptions. In 1935, 1936 and 1938, the Royal Navy was actively engaged in saving lives, supplying food and evacuation of women and children away from the war zone. In Palestine we tried to keep the two sides from killing one another, and lastly the war in China. All these events we were neutral, but we helped try to save lives where possible until 1939 when I was on our China station,and our captain told the crew that we were at war with Germany. Thousands of young men and women from all over the British Empire came to help the mother country keep her promise to Poland which was attacked by Germany, and as most people know that war lasted six long years. The German forces had overrun

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too had captured many places in the Pacific. Several times we came very near defeat, but finally the war was over in Europe and toward the end of 1945 my ship HMAS Quality led the combined fleets of U.S.A. and British Pacific fleets into Tokyo harbour to accept the surrender of the Japanese forces. If we had lost the war, people in the civilized world would be speaking German or Japanese,and you would have a German or Japanese puppet government, and required to attend their victory parade down your main street, and we would all be required to work at slave labour for the victors. Without the valiant effort in lives and property of the British Empire you would not be able to hold any parade except one allowed by your captors so this effort of the Nanaimo city council to not allow the Empire Days group to parade using their honoured name ‘Empire’ stinks.

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Teach CPR in schools Re: Award recognizes lifesaving efforts, Feb. 17. That man’s actions that saved his girlfriend’s life are indeed heroic and miraculously heart-warming. I absolutely commend this man for having the courage to perform CPR for eight straight minutes without any training. This brings me to ponder, why are there no CPR courses available in the school district? CPR certification courses should be offered as an extracurricular or for credits in our high schools. Having easier access to these courses will raise the number of certified CPR individuals. Would it not be remarkable

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Thursday’s budget consultation meeting that the half-size gym has a maximum capacity of 312 people, yet current enrolment is at 347 students. Requests have been made for many years to numerous school boards, she said. “ We c a n ’ t h o s t games or tournaments at our school,” said Therriault. “Kids aren’t learning plays because basically, if you make two passes, then you’re out the other side of the gym.” Additionally, assemblies cannot be held,

as the student body and school staff aren’t able to fit in the space, according to Therriault’s presentation. There are also safety concerns, as there is no adequate interior space for people to safely meet in the event of an emergency. Steve Rae, school b o a rd c h a i r m a n , agreed that the school needs a better gym and said it will be a priority as budget discussions progress. Rae suggested money could come from approximately

$2.5 million that was designated for the Cedar Community Secondary School conversion project, which is currently on hold. “I think what we need to do, is we need to figure out what’s happening with Cedar first, because that’s where a lot of our [annual facilities grant] funds are tied up right now,” Rae said. The school district’s 2015-16 budget is expected to be adopted no later than May 5. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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False assumptions fail to silence singer American-born rock musician Cobra Ramone performs show at the Cambie on Friday night BY NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEWS BULLETIN

Cobra Ramone was a teenager when she came to the conclusion that school just wasn’t for her. “I never really did well in school,” she said. “I was never really a great student.” For the New Jersey native it was all about becoming a musician. “I don’t think I’ve had any other aspirations,” she said. “It’s just been music.” So as soon as her 16th birthday passed, she had made up her mind. “I dropped out of high school ... just to make this my career,” she said. Since then, Ramone has been working to establish herself in the Canadian rock scene. “It has never been a question to me. This is what I was going to do,” she said. On Friday (March 27) Ramone will be performing with her band at the Cambie. “This is what I live for,” she said. “I am really really stoked.” Ramone was born in Asbury Park, N.J. and moved to Alberta at a very young age. After dropping out of high school,

Ramone lived in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto and immersed herself in the cities’ music scenes. By 2007, Ramone was living in the Leslieville area of Toronto, where she began attending open mics, playing at various venues and ventured into the rock genre. “I kind of started out in Toronto with this and wrote a rock record, which was my first foray into rock,” she said. “It was a bit of a learning curve for me. Just trying to get into that world.” Ramone says being in Toronto taught her the importance of separating herself from the rest of the pack. “I think it is really important to stand out and Toronto really helped with that because you’re always fighting tooth and nail to be noticed,” she said. In 2009 Ramone released her first record, The Flood in 2009 and her second record, a self-titled EP in 2012. The latter included the song, Guns Blazing, which was featured in the movie All the Wrong

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Reasons, which starred Cory Monteith. Ramone says that when it comes to writing music she pictures movie scenes. “For every song I write I see a film in my head almost,” she said. “There is always a vision in my head and a film scene when I am writing.” Last month Cobra Ramone released her newest EP, Bang Bang, which was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Vancouver and features guitarist Trevor

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to one of her bandmates. “Sometimes the sound guys treat you differently,” she said. “But what I love about that is being underestimated because I can show them how big my balls are when I get on stage.” Although Ramone has been treated differently by males in the industry, she hasn’t strayed away from the “dirty sexy rock” image. “We don’t really shy away from the sexiness,” she said. “I had strippers in my last video and

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I am fine with that. That is part of what we do and that is what I love about rock. There is that kind of forbidden stuff involved.” When Ramone examines her life, she has absolutely no regrets about dropping out of high school, but said she doesn’t encourage it. “I think everybody who chooses to make art a career has that ‘What the fuck am I doing moment?’ but there really wasn’t a moment for me,” she said. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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A brand new singing contest is just days away from kicking off. Sing It Up Vancouver Island is an American Idol-style singing contest that will begin auditions on Sunday (March 29) in Comox, with auditions also set to take place in Coombs, Nanaimo and Victoria next month. Event organizer, musician and artist developer, Susie McGregor said the contest is all about highlighting the talent on the Island. “Talent needs to be celebrated,” she said. “Talent needs a platform and an applause.” McGregor is no stranger to organizing musical events, having previously organized the Vancouver Island Music Business Conference,

Valley Idol and the Great Canadian Song Race. McGregor said she wanted to create a contest that will give musicians of all ages an opportunity to be celebrated. “The kids need to be celebrated and so do the adults,” McGregor said. “Often there are lots of talented adults out there that don’t have a platform or a place to go to let themselves be seen in front of a large audience.” Sing It Up Vancouver Island will see contestants divided into two categories, under 14 and over 15. After the first round of auditions, Sing It Up Vancouver Island will also be hosting music workshops for contestants. “We need to offer that to the youth to

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Sing It Up V.I. organizer Susie McGregor holds an event poster. Auditions for the singing contest will take place at Headliners on April 25.

give them a chance to build their confidence and to grow and to be the best they can be,” McGregor said. Following the first round of auditions, the semifinals will take place throughout May and the finals will be held in June at the Coombs Rodeo. The winners from each age group will both receive a Simon and Patrick acoustic guitar, $500 credit and performance opportunity at the Break Free Group

in Nashville, a live recording at the Duncan Showroom, a free workshop with music coach Jason Parson and a paid performance at the Coombs Rodeo. McGregor said the contest will be a great opportunity for Vancouver Island singers to network. “It’s a really a great bonding experience,” McGregor said. Sing It Up Vancouver Island auditions will be held in Nanaimo at Headliners on April 25. For more information about Sing It Up Vancouver Island, including registration and rules, visit www. singitupvi.ca.

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WEBSITE: Review this rezoning application on the City’s webpage: What’s Building In My Neighbourhood? (www.nanaimo.ca/whatsbuilding) or scan the QR code above using a mobile device to go directly to the online information.

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MUSIC PACIFIC COLOURS performs with The Mohrs at the Queen’s on March 25. THE LION THE BEAR THE FOX performs with The Wild Romantics at the Queen’s Hotel on March 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance for $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.ticketzone.com. AARON JAMES AND THE BLACK WATER performs at Tiger Mountain, 7221 Lantzville Rd., on March 28. RAINWOOD STEEL performs at the Well Pub on March 28 at 9 p.m. JESS MOSKALUKE performs with Chad Brownlee and Bobby Wills at Arbutus Meadows, 1515 East Island Hwy. on April 4 at 7 p.m. Call 250-9511378. PUSSYCOCKS perform with AK-47, Balance, Cleft and Razorvoice at the Cambie on April 4 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. ISOBEL TRIGGER performs at Tigar Mountain, 7221 Lantzville Rd., on April 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. SWOLLEN MEMBERS performs at the Queen’s on April 8 at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 250-754-6751. SCOTT SHEA performs at the Vault Cafe on April 11 at 8 p.m. ALYSSA BAKER performs at Smoke N’ Water, 1600 Stroulger Rd. at Nanoose Bay on April 12. MIKE EDEL performs at the Buzz Coffee House on April 12. THE RECKLESS HEROES perform at the Cambie on April 12. HARRY MANX performs at the Port Theatre on April 25. APPLECAT performs at the Globe on May 2 at 10 p.m. UNDER THE MOUNTAIN performs at the Cambie on May 8.

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COMEDY THE COMIC STRIPPERS perform at the Port Theatre on March 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 or $30 for a group of six or more. For more information, including ticket purchases, please call 250-754-8550.

DANCE UPPER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL takes palce at the Port Theatre on April 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14.50. For more information, including ticket purchases, please call 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

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DAY OF DRUM takes place at the Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd., on April 26 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event features Mike Johnston, Gary Grace, Mike Michalkow and others. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Children under 5 are free. For more information and ticekts call 250-7535331 or visit www. on.fb.me/1HrgFAi.

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RED LIGHTS & ROULETTE runs from Feb. 2 until May 1 at the Nanaimo Museum. The exhibit looks at the history of prostitution and gambling in Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-7531821.

SPEAKEASY ELECTRO SWING takes place at the Globe on March 28 at 9 p.m. The event is a 1920s themed party that features DJ Eliazar, Daniel Trump and Medicineman. Tickets are $10 plus a $1.59 service fee and can be purchased at http://bit.ly/1xsao7Q.

RATIONING TO RAVISHING runs from May 15 until Aug. 23 at the Nanaimo Museum. The exhibit examines fashion during the 1940s and 1950s. For more information, please call 250-7531821 or visit www. nanaimomuseum.com.

BUS STOP runs from April 22-26, April 29-30, May 1-3 and May 6-9 at Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online by visiting www. nanaimotheatregroup. com or by calling 250758-7224.

ACOUSTIC NIGHT at the Queen’s on Tuesday. WORDSTORM OPEN MIKE night at Demeter’s Coffee Vault the last Tuesday of the month. 6:309:30 p.m. OPEN MIKE every Wednesday at the Cambie with Anatol Sessions. Free cover. 9 p.m. Bring your instruments. THE DISTRIBUTORS play Wednesdays at the Queen’s. ARGENTINE TANGO on Wednesdays at Fibber Magees, 321 Selby St. Class and practice $10. Call 250-7531659. OPEN MIKE at Serious Coffee, 60 Commercial St., every Thursday night, 6:30-9 p.m.

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KENDALL PATRICK AND THE HEADLESS BETTYS perform at the Dinghy Dock Pub on May 23. LUKE DOWLER performs at the Cambie on May 27 at 8 p.m. WE ARE THE CITY performs with Gold and Shadow and the Wild Romantics at the Port Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 250754-8550 for tickets.

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In Loving Memory of FRANCES BECKER

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Kaj Jensen Kaj Jensen was born February 22, 1930 in Denmark. He grew up on a farm, and came to Canada (alone) at the age of 20. He worked in logging for several years, and then got interested in fishing. His first boat was a small gillnetter, and then he â&#x20AC;&#x153;moved upâ&#x20AC;? to troller (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regal Iâ&#x20AC;?). It proved to be the ideal occupation for him - he could live on the boat and be self-employed, all in a natural environment, and in the winter when fishing was closed, he could still work in logging. In 1967 he chose Port Hardy for a winter port, and there, through mutual friends, met Doris Bland (widow of a fisherman). They eventually married and had a son, Timothy. They lived in Nanaimo for the first 6 years and in 1971, Kaj built a new (fibreglass) trolling boat, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madronaâ&#x20AC;?. In 1977 they moved to Ucluelet, where they lived â&#x20AC;&#x153;off the gridâ&#x20AC;? for nine years until they built a house. When Kaj reached the age of 65, the fishing resource was deteriorating, so he sold the boat and they bought a hobby farm at Coombs. There, for the next twelve years, he raised chickens and a few sheep. During this time, he and Doris joined the Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community, whose building was still in the planning stage, and when it was finished in 2009, they sold the farm and moved in. His handyman skills were much appreciated there until he became unable to do the work. In March of 2014, he was diagnosed with cancer, and slowly weakened until he died on March 13, 2015. Besides his wife and son, he is survived by his only sister, Eva Jepsen in Denmark, and most of her descendants. His younger brother, Eigil (unmarried), died previously. He will be sorely missed by the members of Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilfred Harvey Boles on March 14, 2015 in Chilliwack, BC. Harvey was born in Estevan, SK on April 14, 1925. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Laurine Hagen, three brothers; Howard, Ronald and Lorne and his only daughter Jacqueline. Harvey is survived by five sons, Terrance, Warren, Hartley, Rodney and Robert as well as eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Harvey worked in the Coal Mining Industry for most of his career retiring in 1985 as Manager of Manalta Coals â&#x20AC;&#x153;Klimaxâ&#x20AC;? mine in Estevan. He married Clara (Nelubowich) Symons in 1996 and they enjoyed many happy years together in Chase, Nanaimo, Medicine Hat and Chilliwack. Clare passed away recently. Harvey served his country in WWII in England and Continental Europe with the South Sask. Regt and later the Tank Corps. He was a long standing member of the Legion and Masonic Lodge. Harvey had a great sense of humour and we will miss his story telling. Interment will take place at a later date in Estevan. We will miss you. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 17, 2015 an Order was made for service on you of a Petition and supporting Affidavit issued from the Nanaimo Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 74364, by way of this advertisement.

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CHILDCARE EMPLOYER: N. KINNEBREW Child Care Provider for 2 children, Nanaimo, F/T. 10.30/hr 40hrs/wk per Educ: Secondary school or equiv. Exp: 1yr or more of f/t exp during the past 3 yrs. speak, read and write Eng. Work setting: Private home (live-out) Supervise and care for child, help w/homework, Organize, act. such as games and outings for child, Prepare craft material and assist them to use them, Instruct child in personal hygiene and social devâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Read to child. Assume full responsibility for household in absence of the family, Travel w/family on trips and assist w/child. Supervision and housekeeping duties. Take child to and from school and to appts. Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Apply at info@juliescaregiver.ca

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

HELP WANTED Burger King: at 1150 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo & 2751 Cliffe Ave Courtenay, BC, needs P/T & F/T cashiers for early morning, evening & late night shifts. Apply in person between 11 am - 7 pm or email:bknanaimojobs@yahoo.ca.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928. HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

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JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

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Chuck was in our shelter for quite a lengthy stay. He became a staff favourite and a star student in our training classes. We were overjoyed when Chuck finally got a family of his own. He now lives contently with a new dog sister and two kids of his own. He is still a super active boy and enjoys off leash hikes with his new family. Congratulations Chuck! Chuck Chuck Bryn was a loveDr. Ken Langelier - Dr. Sue Young ly girl who came Dr. Sue Young Dr. Ken KenLangelier Langelier• Dr. - Dr. Sue Young Dr. Sheila Finch - Dr.Sheila Jamie Wintemute Dr. Surguine Dr.Katie Alicia Ashley •-Dr. Dr. SheilaFinch Finch Veterinary Hospital to us with a skin Dr. Isabel Duke Nanaimo’s Exclusively Feline Practice • DR. COLIN JEROME • DR. CATHY MALONEY Your Pets will LOVE our Vets!!! condition and in AND ASSOCIATES need of a leg amOur practice is a quiet, low stress, putation. She is feline-friendly environment. We choose to focus on cats only all healed up and and their specific needs. www.clinicforcats.com has a brand new ISLAND 250-741-0770 veterinary·hospital amazing family all Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Terminal Park, 1-1451 Estevan Road her own. She has a new dog sister and Open 7 days a week Bryn and enjoys going with extended hours! 1800 Bowen Road, to the groomer for her spa days. Bryn has Nanaimo, BC, Monday - Friday really hit the jack pot with her new family. V9S5W4 730am - 9pm Caramel came into 758-7653 coastrealty.com Merrilee 2 5 0 . 7 5 3 . 1 2 8 8 the shelter a scared Saturday - Sunday Tognela Coast Realty Group Ltd. 9am - 5pm little girl ....you’d nev4200 Island Highway North Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W6 All pets welcome! er know it now. She Toll Free: 1-800-779-4966 • Dogs Fax: (250) 758-8477 Professional has made herself mtognela@coastrealty.com Grooming • Cats right at home and Services Proud supporter of the SPCA • Birds Available has a new big broth• Exotics 250.753.1288 +Wildlife er to cuddle. Caramel When Syd came into PLUS: PLUS: our shelter he was almost completely • Grooming • Breeder Services hairless except for his head. He looks • So much more! amazing now! He has an amazing set of dog parents www.dbvh.ca www.islandvet.com and is quickly facebook.com/islandvet making a pack of 101 - 3128 Barons Road, Nanaimo dog friends. Syd 250-758-1162 is enjoying going We carry to training classes everything for and learning new your pets that tricks. bark, meow H e a lt hc a r e f or t he pe ts of N a n a i m o sinc e 1 9 5 7

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