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Transit changes for the Departure Bay ferry terminal bus line are on the horizon, as part of approval of new transit hours for Regional District of Nanaimo Transit. Amongst enhancements, the portion of the ferry service to Country Club Centre will be cancelled, while direct service from the transit exchange at Prideaux Street to Departure Bay will be offered from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday to Monday – the days with the heaviest passenger load. Daniel Pearce, the regional district’s acting transportation general manager, said the ferry route was implemented in 2013 and changes were expected. It was determined a lot of the ridership wasn’t

going to the mall. “So ideally, we would have service 12, 14 hours a day, seven days a week, waiting with all the ferries, but what we ultimately figured out, with the resources that we had, it would be the best just to operate from the ferry terminal to the downtown and operate on the days of the week the ferry is actually the busiest,” said Pearce. Another change will see a new frequent transit line, 40 Express, added to connect riders from Woodgrove, Nanaimo North Town Centre, Country Club, Vancouver Island University and downtown. The transit expansion was given the green light Tuesday night as part of this year’s regional district budget, with 2,000 annual hours being implemented in 2015 and 3,000 in 2016. According to the regional district, the financial impact for Nanaimo will be about $269,000, with about $92,000

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Like the federal Conservatives and Green Party, the Liberals will see an acclaimed candidate in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding for the upcoming election. Tim Tessier, a Nanaimo realtor, is expected to be named at the party’s candidate selection meeting, scheduled for Sunday (March 29) at the Grand Hotel. According to Shaun Govender, Liberal B.C. executive director, there were two candidates, but

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tarfish are dying in Nanaimo due to a flesh-eatinglike disease and there could be a correlation to climate change, according to a fourth-year Vancouver Island University biology student. As part of the Create Conference, a showcase of students’ research and projects, Kayla Balmer said there have been occurrences of sea star wasting disease in the Neck Point Park, Protection Island and Newcastle Island areas. The aim of her study was to record instances of the disease in the area and to find out if occurrences of the disease vary amongst sizes and season. Water temperature seems to play a factor, according to Balmer’s research. “With climate change, that means that the ocean temperature is warming and they found that increased temperature is a huge factor in the intensity of this disease,” said Balmer. She said the disease is waterborne, initially appearing like a white scar with eventual tissue dete-

rioration. It covers the starfish’s entire body and can cause death within days or even within a few hours. “In the summertime, the prevalence is highest then and then, as the months go on, the water cools and all those sea stars that have the disease have died off and then starting December is when you start seeing juveniles, little sea stars ... Will they be able to survive through the summer and reproduce? “We don’t know if it’s getting worse, we don’t know if it is actually going to settle out until we start looking at this summer to see will they

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Auditor itself needs auditing Creating an overseer to ensure that municipal governments were fiscally prudent in spending taxpayers’ money was not a bad thing, but managing an office so poorly that the auditor itself needs to be audited is. This week the provincial government fired its first-ever Auditor General for Local Government after Basia Ruta’s office filed less than a handful of audits in two years. Reports of poor leadership resulting in low morale and lack of direction led to the Auditor General’s firing with cause. Ruta says she will fight that decision. Premier Christy Clark promised the creation of the auditor’s office during her election campaign to head the B.C. Liberal Party in 2011, saying the office would identify areas of waste and mismanagement, thereby saving taxpayers money. But the situation is increasingly less about saving taxpayers’ dollars and more about saving political face. The NDP suggest rolling the local government office into the provincial Auditor General. But that makes too much sense for a government, especially when the idea is coming from its political opposition. The plan is to find another Auditor General for Local Government and hope that person can sort out the office’s problems. Oversight of any government spending is a positive move but the province risks duplicating that service, especially in larger urban centres like Nanaimo, which has initiated a core-review process. Terms have yet to be defined but essentially a third party will go through the city’s budget with a fine-tooth comb to look for efficiencies and redundancies. Perhaps once they’re finished, these third-party core review folks might consider applying their skills in a capacity for the provincial government. We hear it’s hiring. 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.

Province making progress on poverty The B.C. government has for an approved training made its most significant moves program of up to one year. in decades to address the Medical and child care costs needs of some of the province’s will then be covered for up to poorest people. a year after training, to allow a The largest financial transition to employment. commitment is for a new Another overdue policy program to help single parents change is to double the escape from the welfare trap. allowable earnings for all There are 16,000 single parents income assistance recipients in B.C. receiving provincial from $200 to $400 a month. income assistance or disability This gives people a chance to payments, most of them women. improve their circumstances by Even if they could taking whatever partfind an entry-level time or casual work B.C. job, it wouldn’t pay they can manage, VIEWS enough to cover without having that Tom Fletcher the child care they little income cut from Black Press would need to go to their already meagre work. Worst of all, welfare cheques. the current system And then there was requires that if they the recent decision to enrol in training, they end the clawback of lose their income parental child support assistance, including payments from dental and extended income assistance medical care for payments. themselves and their children. The province has for many That is the welfare trap, one of years run a costly child the most perverse government maintenance enforcement policies to have survived into program to track down (mostly) our supposedly enlightened deadbeat dads and force them modern era. to pay at least a token amount The new program takes effect to support their children. Now in September. It will not only when they pay child support continue income assistance to a single parent on income payments when single parents assistance, they will at least enrol in skills training, it have the satisfaction of knowing promises to cover their child the children actually receive the care and transportation costs extra benefit.

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These harsh, historic policies were built around a philosophy that welfare is a temporary last resort, to be withdrawn as soon as some other source of income is identified. That is a valid if unfashionable position to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income assistance recipient has a realistic option. For those who are already in the entry-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index. A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world. u I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for support programs. I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate toll-free information line, 1-877-952-3181. u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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adjustments.” What choice did we have? B.C. Ferries dictates to us what we must pay, with the agreement of the government, not to mention the millions in assistance the government hands over to them. We’ve had enough. There has been a hew and cry for at least two to three years now to return B.C. Ferries to the government. The private system has not and does not work. Really, this has been talked to death; it’s time for some immediate action to stop the continued gouging of the public.

Re: Price caps limit fare increases, March 19. How gullible does Todd Stone, the B.C. Transporation Minister, think the ferry-riding public is? So we now have ‘price caps’ of nearly two per cent per year for four years starting next year, after a four-per cent increase coming in a couple of weeks. As he said, we are at the tipping point. Yes we are, so we need to roll back prices and thus increase ridership, not add six per cent over the next year. And the ferry commissioner’s report says “ferry users accepted service level

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Re: Political protest, March 19. It is hard to imagine how a new bunch of laws could pick out the terrorists from general population while existing laws are impotent to harvest rapists, killers, gangsters, polluters, and such. This Orwellian Bill C-51 will only make us all fear more. It will limit our rights and submit everyone to constant surveillance, spying and arbitrary arrests. It will make anyone a suspect, subject to accusations and detention with no access to defence due to secrecy of indictment details. There is, statistically, more certainty to get crushed by a moose or hit by lightning than to be

Zlatko Zvekic Nanaimo

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Bill C-51 wasn’t necessary in the First World War, the Second World War or the Cuban Missile Crisis and it isn’t today. I side against it. I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to stop secret police Bill C-51.

Peter Gold Nanaimo

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Re: ‘Secret police’ state isn’t right for Canada, Letters, March 19. Galloping gestapos Batman. Shadowy and secret police? Government spies? Trampled rights and freedoms? No more democracy or free speech? CSIS agents behind every lamp post? And finally the dystopian world of George Orwell’s 1984. All this just when I thought that apocalyptic climate change scaremongering was as scary as it gets. Oh oh, was that something metallic I saw behind one of those signs being waved by wild-eyed protesters?

Jim Corder Nanaimo

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Terrorism now goes on anywhere in the world besides its headquarters in the Middle East. Many Conservative politicians have spent endless hours of work in discussing the contents of Bill C-51, and I doubt that any one of us has actually read the bill. As I am free of guilt of any kind I appreciate that our government has taken steps to try to keep all of us safer from terrorism.

Ralph Forshaw Nanaimo

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The government’s secret police Bill C-51 is reckless, dangerous, and ineffective. It must be stopped.

Jack Wayner Nanaimo

Re: Target speeders, not leftlane huggers, Letters, March 24. Is the province catering to a culture of speeding? For anyone consistently driving the speed limit, slowmoving vehicles in the left lane are a non issue. What is an issue is the one-upmanship of left-lane speeders tailgating to force other speeders into the right lane.

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A new Nanaimo event aims to raise the odds of matching patients and stem cell donors. The One Match swabbing event will be hosted Friday (March 27) at Country Club Centre by Vancouver Island University nursing students and Canadian Blood Services to find new donors to sign on to Canada’s stem cell donor network. Chris Barron, Canadian Blood Services’ territory manager for Vancouver Island, says this is the first big push in Nanaimo for potential donors to the One Match Stem Cell and Marrow Network – a list that isn’t currently broad enough. The data bank, part of an international network of registries, is all about matching volunteer donors with patients who suffer from blood-related disease like leukemia, or inherited immune system disorders and need stem cell transplants. Stem cells have to be an almost ‘genetic copy’ for donation and always come from the same ethnic group, according to Barron, who says the list doesn’t currently match the country’s multicultural society with 70 per cent of its donors Caucasian. Sixty per cent

are also over the age of 35. On Friday, Canadian Blood Services will be searching for donors of different ethnic backgrounds between the ages of 17 and 35. Nursing students will dole out information about the initiative and swab interested donors for the data bank. “Our list isn’t broad enough right now. At any given day there’s over 1,000 patients waiting for someone to be a match for them and chances are they won’t find that match,” Barron said. “We need to find as many people and get them on that list as possible whether they be female, male, ethnic or Caucasian, or black or Asian or First Nations. “We just need to make sure we have a large, viable list that is sustainable for Canada.” Courtney Johnston, one of four VIU students participating at the event, pointed out that stem cells aren’t something that could be bought from a drug company, “so in order to fight some of these diseases we need community support.” Potential donors will be entered into a data bank where test results will be compared with any patient in the world needing a stem cell transplant. If there’s a match, it could involve further testing. The event takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information on One Match, please visit https://blood. ca/en/stem-cell/what-are-stemcells. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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There will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 2 2015, starting at 7:00 pm in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, to consider proposed amendments to the City of Nanaimo “ZONING BYLAW 2011 NO. 4500.” All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be given the opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on the matters contained within Bylaw No. 4500.076 at the Public Hearing.

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Water levels are being closely watched by Nanaimo city staff, who will issue biweekly updates on water restrictions. The city announced no changes to watering restrictions with Level 1 kicking in as normal in June. But with no snowpack at Jump Creek and the risk of long stretches of dry weather quickly depleting the reservoir, city staff will closely monitor water consumption, reservoir levels and weather each week. Biweekly updates will include whether the conservation level will be increased. “This year, due to the low snowpack, we want to ramp up communications with the public so there are no surprises if we find it necessary to shift to Level 2 restrictions,” said Bill Sims, the city’s manager of water resources. Level 1 watering instructions mean odd-numbered houses can water on odd days, and vice versa.

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Heritage Days in the works Nanaimo Heritage Days events have proponents, potential participants and financial backing, but those elements must be organized to have the event ready for the Victoria Day long weekend. Following the demise of Empire Days, Morgan Carey, president and CEO of Real Estate Webmaster, Jerry Hong, city councillor and owner of the Queen’s Hotel, and other parties entered into a joint venture with Snuneymuxw First Nation in early March to create Heritage Days. Carey guaranteed $50,000 in financing for a parade and fireworks display. The consortium hired Angie Barnard as coordinator to compile sponsorship packages. “We’re evolving as a community and we have the backing of the business community, first and foremost, to create something that’s

very exciting for people – and their main mandate is community spirit and pride of place downtown,” Bernard said. Hong said the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association committed some money. Interest in supporting the event has come from the Young Professionals of Nanaimo, Rotarian clubs and other organizations. Corry Hostetter, DNBIA executive director, confirmed the association has committed $1,500 in cash to Heritage Days, plus staff time and in-kind donations. Hong said the Heritage Days consortium will likely release a formal announcement, complete with sponsorship packages, parade entry forms, volunteer signup sheets and other documents during the first week of April. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Randy Churchill Randy Churchill Randy.Churchill@nanaimo.ca 250-755-4474 Randy.Churchill@nanaimo.ca Safer Nanaimo 2 At-Large 250-755-4474 Advisory Committee Safer Nanaimo 2 At-Large John Horn Advisory Committee John Horn John.Horn@nanaimo.ca 250-755-4491 John.Horn@nanaimo.ca 250-755-4491 John Horn Social Planning 9 At-Large John Horn John.Horn@nanaimo.ca Advisory Committee Social Planning 9 At-Large 250-755-4491 John.Horn@nanaimo.ca Advisory Committee 250-755-4491 In order to assist Council in making its selection, it is requested that persons wishing to apply for appointment to more than in one committee complete a separate formwishing for each In order to assist Council making its selection, it is requestedapplication that persons to position. apply for appointment to more than one committee complete a separate application form for each position. In order to be considered, completed application forms must be submitted prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, In order to 2015-APR-02, be considered,to:completed application forms must be submitted prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 2015-APR-02, to: Legislative Services Department, City Hall 455 Wallace Street, Services Nanaimo,Department, BC, V9R 5J6City (250-755-4405) Legislative Hall 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6 (250-755-4405) by mail, hand delivery or by scanning and emailing to legislativeservices.office@nanaimo.ca by mail, hand delivery or by scanning and emailing to legislativeservices.office@nanaimo.ca

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Thursday david J. goa director of Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion at University of Alberta, presents on Islam at Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd., March 26-27. Call 250-933-6797 for details.

Friday NaNaiMo CoMMUNiTY Response Network hosts workshop on preventing elder abuse March 27, 9 a.m. to noon, at 1070 Townsite Rd. Call 250-7543331 to register.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND “COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW 2007 NO. 7060” In accordance with Section 124(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Nanaimo intends to consider amendments to “Council Procedure Bylaw 2007 No. 7060” at the April 20, 2015 Regular Council Meeting which commences at 7:00 p.m. in the Shaw Auditorium at 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC. In general terms, the proposed amendments include the following: Inaugural Meeting This section has been updated to reflect new Provincial law, such that the Inaugural Council meeting is held the first Monday of November in the year of a General Local Election. Time and Location of Meetings This section has been changed such that Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month (was the second and fourth) with the exception of January in which no meeting will be held the first Monday, and July and August in which only one meeting will be held on the second Monday of the month. Note: Committee of the Whole meetings will continue to be held the opposite Monday of a Council meeting (i.e. second and fourth). Agenda This section has been changed such that: • the deadline to submit items for inclusion on a meeting agenda is 12:00 p.m. on the second Friday preceding the meeting; and, • the agenda will be published and made available by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the meeting.

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Ongoing dEaLiNg WiTH the Dragon course for men who want to take responsibility for domestic violence. Call the Men’s Centre for next course date at 250-716-1551. CEdar HEriTagE Duplicate Bridge Group fall session begins. Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 MacMillan Rd. 250-722-2656. NaNaiMo aCCordioN Band meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Old Harewood Firehall on Fourth Street. 250753-2730.

NaNaiMo dUpLiCaTE Bridge Club games Monday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., and Thursday at 1 p.m. Legion No. 256, 1630 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo. Call 250-741-0877 or 250-756-0438. THUrsdaY HikErs depart Bowen Park upper parking lot, 8 a.m. All day hike. Bring hiking boots, raingear and lunch. 250-7553066. aLTrUsa iNTErNaTioNaL of Nanaimo, providing service to our community, meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. New members welcome. Phone 250585-7990 or visit www. altrusa.org. NaNaiMo prosTaTE Cancer Support Group meets second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Canadian Cancer Society office at 777 Poplar St. Call 250-751-1340. doLLHoUsE MiNiaTUrEs Club meets in Nanoose. New members welcome. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. Wednesdays. NaNaiMo WoMEN’s Centre offers 16-step group for women healing from addiction and

Late Items and Delegations This section has been changed such that the deadline to submit a late item or appear as a delegation is 11:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding the meeting, with the addendum agenda made available by 4:00 p.m.

parkiNsoN sUpporT Group meets 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at Buttertubs Recreation Centre at 10 Buttertubs Drive. 250-754-2129. MaLaspiNa ToasTMasTErs meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at ABC Restaurant on Mary Ellen Drive. For more information call 250751-5204. aLCoHoLiCs aNoNYMoUs 24-hour meeting list information at 250-753-7513 or www. nanaimoaa.org. NaNaiMo CoMMUNiTY Hospice Companions Through Grief drop-in program with trained facilitators for support of people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, 1080 St. George Cres. Call 250591-881. UpLaNds LUNCH Bunch Toastmasters meets Wednesdays noon-1 p.m., 101-5070 Uplands Dr. www. uplandslunchbunch. com. sEparaTioN aNd Divorce Support Group meets first Wednesday of the month. 7-9:30 p.m., Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. Call 250-716-1551 or e-mail info@nthemenscentre.ca for more information.

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An unbreakable bond between dragon boat paddlers strengthens when each woman aboard has faced the same health challenges. The Abreast of Life dragon boat team is just such a team. Made up of proud survivors of breast cancer, the team paddles for not only the camaraderie found in a shared experience,

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This year the team gave $4,500 to the Nanaimo and District

Hospital Foundation toward the new breast MRI attachment in the medical imaging department, which will increase the level of diagnostic capability of practitioners. The money was raised at their annual golf tournament at Arrowsmith Golf Course with the help of 120 different sponsors. Breast cancer survivors interested in paddling are invited to contact jeansanderson@ shaw.ca for more information.

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There is no shortage of colour at one art gallery in the city’s north end. Currently on display at the Art 10 Gallery are nine acrylic paintings by local artist Marilyn Ridsdale, who is the gallery’s featured artist for March. The paintings, which depict many popular locations such as Buttertubs Marsh, Neck Point Park, Westwood Lake, Maffeo Sutton Park, Stephenson Point and the Nanaimo River

are part of her exhibit at the gallery titled, Local Colour II. “They are all local scenes,” Ridsdale said. Ridsdale immigrated to Canada from Wales at a very early age and spent most of her childhood living in North Vancouver. In 1992, she and her husband moved to Nanaimo, where they have remained ever since. Shortly after her relocation to the Harbour City, Ridsdale, who mainly used

watercolours and India inks in her work, decided it was time to explore acrylics. “At that point there were not a lot of acrylic painters in Nanaimo. There were some, but not a lot,” she said. “Most people were doing watercolours and so I wanted to do something different.” Ridsdale, who has since become an acrylic painting instructor for the City of Nanaimo, says she loves enhancing colours and stylizing. “Colour is my No. 1 interest,” she said. “I try to do things like stylize and I sure try to change the colours up.” Ridsdale began painting all nine of the featured pieces on

location, which was a challenge for her. “I usually take photographs, but this past summer a couple of us got together and we went out to locations and started there,” she said. “It was very cool but it was very hard.” Although Ridsdale is inspired by her surroundings, she draws artistic inspiration from the Group of Seven. “They were so brave for their time and I admire that,” she said. “It seems to fit with Canada.” Ridsdale’s work remains on display until Tuesday (March 31). For more information, including gallery hours, visit www. myartclub.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Marilyn Ridsdale holds her acrylic painting titled Stephenson Point Nanaimo out front of the Art 10 Gallery at the Nanaimo North Town Centre.

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Athlete trades in stick for guitar pick

COUNTRY SINGER Chad Brownlee an NHL draft pick. By Nicholas Pescod THe News BuLLeTiN

From all outward appearances Chad Brownlee was living a dream that so many young Canadians can only dream of. The Kelowna native was a Vancouver Canucks draft pick, graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato and found himself as a member of the Idaho Steelheads in a semi-pro league known as the ECHL. Yet, Brownlee was far from happy. “I wasn’t enjoying the game anymore,” he said. “I forgot why I played it and I lost the love for it. “I wasn’t happy going to the rink and sitting on the bench,” he said. “All I wanted to do was hit the showers and go home.” So in 2008, Brownlee quit hockey and turned to country music and by 2009 he had released his first single, The Best That I Can (Superhero). “It wasn’t like I just hung up my skates, picked up the guitar and decided to do music,” he said. “I’ve been playing it

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my whole life ... and I picked up the guitar when I was 17, playing junior hockey.” Since 2009, Brownlee has put out three records, with his latest album The Fighters released last June. On April 4, Brownlee, will be performing at the Arbutus Meadows Equestrian and Events Centre at Nanoose Bay with Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Wills as part of the

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When The Lights Go Down tour. “It’s my first headlining tour,” he said. Brownlee said it was tough to go from a hockey player to musician. “The transition was pretty quick, but that year after hockey felt like eternity because it was such a change in lifestyle and identity,” he said. “You know you’re a hockey player your whole life and then you give it up for something else. It is a tough transition.” However, it was a decision that has played out well for Brownlee, who picked up a Canadian Country Music Conference Best New Artist Showcase Award in 2010 and had his second record, Love Me or Leave Me nominated for a Juno Award in 2013. “Being nominated for a Juno was definitely something special that I didn’t expect at the time,” he said. Brownlee said he has no regrets about walking away from hockey to be a country music singer. “I don’t regret it at all,” he said. “I call it the easiest hardest decision I ever made.” For more information, please visit www.chadbrownlee.com.

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by Alexandra Straub

“Every day’s a school day,” is a popular saying a friend of mine often references. Just because we’re not in a formal establishment, with books in hand, or loose leaf paper in front of us, it doesn’t mean we’re not learning. Some lessons are tougher than others are and we can’t wait for them to be over. Then again, there are some school days we just don’t want to end. One of those days was with the Team O’Neil Rally School located in the middle of nowhere, New Hampshire. The school is housed on close to 240 hectares of land, meaning there’s room to stretch out for those new to the art. I call it an art because it really is. Rally driving is about the fine balance of finesse with throttle, brake and steering input. Like brushstrokes on a canvas. Make a few mistakes and, well, it’s not a pretty picture. In the journey to master

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shelf and just needed a little dusting off, the short opening classroom session was not only educational, but fantastically entertaining and funny. With that completed, the group of Canadian journalists headed out to our chariots. They just happened to be Ford Fiestas. If Ford’s subcompact wasn’t fun enough to drive in a ‘normal’ setting, it sure was here. The Fiestas have mainly stock components, aside from rollover bars, fourpoint seat belts, Bilstein heavy-duty suspension

components and performance brake pads. Perhaps that’s what was so appealing. Here were these 120 horsepowered cars, slipping and sliding (sometimes) with grace and poise, and the amount of mirth to be had was limitless. The objective of the day was to factor in left-foot braking techniques on an oval, in a slalom and via what rallying calls the Scandinavian flick. It’s frustrating and rewarding at the same time knowing that the difference between doing it correctly or screwing it up is really only within the gentle

Columnist Alexandra Straub gets lessons from Andrew Comrie-Picard. feathering of the brakes or the addition of a little more throttle. Once you find the sweet spot, you want to ride it out for as long as you can. Or until you get too confident and end up in a snow bank! Oops. You still have to be mindful of the surface conditions underneath. But that’s what the school is for. Should your vehicle start dancing when you don’t want it too, you’ll be ready to mitigate damage, or avoid it all together. It gives

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Volvo C30 still looking sharp by Bob McHugh

The Volvo C30 is a compact two-door hatchback that seats four people in uplevel comfort. I’m always struck by how attractive and sharp looking it can still look, when I see one on the road, even though its design dates back to 2006 and Volvo last sold the C30 in Canada in 2013. That distinctive bigglass rear hatch is a tribute to the Volvo P1800, a classic 70s era sports car. We join the C30 story in 2009 when a mild redesign brought new standard equipment and added a

new R-Design package. Heated front seats, front fog lights and an upgraded eight-speaker audio system with steering wheelmounted controls became standard features. A base C30 comes with a 2.4-litre, five-cylinder engine that can produce 168 horsepower. It’s mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic with Geartronic manual shift mode. Fuel economy is rated at 11.9 L/100 km in city and 8.5 L/100 km on the highway using the new five-cycle method, but premium fuel is recommended.

The T5 edition of the C30 comes with a turbocharged 2.5 litre, five-cylinder engine that can produce 227 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission was standard and it came with the optional five-speed automatic with Geartronic. Fuel economy the same as the 2.4-litre. Volvo uses a quiet, lowpressure turbocharger on the 2.5-litre engine and it’s engineered to provide good pulling power at low engine speeds. Comparing it to the 2.4L, the 2.5L can develop additional torque at an engine speed as low as 1,500 rpm.

The side doors are extra long and allow good access to the rear seats. However, they can also be awkward to open in a tight parking stall. The rear seatbacks split 50/50 and fold to create a flat expanded load floor with 57 litres of cargo room. Even with the seat backs up there’s still 37 litres of storage space. The side-impact protection and the whiplash neck injury protection are just two of the many great safety features built into a C30. Optional advanced safety systems available included a camera-based blind spot information system.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin 25

On the water 2015

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Charting new waters

Neil Fitter, left, and Robert Ksyniuk, show off a Sun Odyssey 43, recently listed with Calibre Yacht Sales. Booming business means the company had to find expanded office and dock space with a new location at 1690 Stewart Ave. Calibre Yachts is always looking for fresh listings and is now western Canada’s exclusive dealer for Tiara Yachts.

Four directors named to port authority Four people were recently added to the board of the Nanaimo Port Authority. serving three-year terms will be Moira Jenkins, Donna hais and Audrey C. Cope. Chris badger was appointed for a twoyear term. New directors join current chairman Jeet Manhas, vice-chairman Richard Ringma and director Merv unger at the board table.

Nanaimo’s boat show is set to relaunch this week with new organizers at the helm. Waterfront Suites and Marina is bringing back Nanaimo’s boat show on March 27-29 with what organizers say will be a family-friendly and festive event. It’s the first time Nanaimo has hosted marine exhibitors and enthusiasts since 2013 when past organizers – the Nanaimo Port Authority – ended an eight-year run of the Floating Boat and Marine Trade Show over issues from money-making to a pending agreement with Pacific Northwest Marina Group. Odai Sirri, director of operations for the Water-

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Odai Sirri, event manager, left, and Nelson Hill, organizer, are steering a course for the 2015 Nanaimo Boat Show. This year’s boat and marine trade show happens at Waterfront Suites and Marina Friday to Sunday (March 27-29) featuring everything from personal flotation devices to multimullion-dollar yachts.

front Suites and Marina, said exhibitors and participants at other boat shows have been asking what happened to the Nanaimo event “because they loved it so much.” “You only hear that so many times before you realize, OK, we’ve got to bring this show back, whatever it takes,” said Sirri, who saw exhibi-

tor space nearly sell out shortly after announcing the show’s revival. The three-day Nanaimo Boat Show happens at the new marina on Newcastle Channel, with more than 40 exhibitors and a range of boats, as well as music, food and face-painting for kids. Carnival tents in the property parking lot will

make it a rain-or-shine event. Organizer Nelson Hill plans to bring in boat show staples and new additions, including entertainment. “We’re trying to make it more of a festival feel at this boat show which is a bit different. Bringing in music and bringing in food and beverage and local craft beers is something that is actually new to boat shows,” he said. “It’s kind of about time that a boat show matures to more than just boats for sale.” It’s also just the beginning for the boat show, with organizers already planning a bigger event next year, according to Sirri. Day passes are $8 and $10 for the weekend. Children under 12 are free. Proceeds will support the John Howard Society of Nanaimo. For tickets, or more information, please see www. nanaimoboatshow.com. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Nanaimo Yacht Clubs docks are bustling again as members come down to get ready for another terrific boating season. Our annual Sailpast is right around the corner, on May 3rd, and will provide an opportunity for Club members to celebrate the opening of the boating season, fly our colours and pay homage to our Commodore Terri-Lynne Campbell. This is usually done with a salute, but being a day of fun, it can manifest itself into something more playful. You are invited to the Nanaimo Yacht Clubs annual Easter Egg Hunt on Newcastle Island on Sunday, April 5th. Nanaimo Harbour Ferries will be providing free rides from Maffeo Sutton Park for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult starting at 9am with the last ferry leaving Newcastle Island at 4:30. The Club will offer complementary hot drinks and Timbits, as well as pounds and pounds of Easter eggs for the kids. The Easter bunny will also be there for photo opportunities. The Nanaimo Royal Canadian Search and Rescue vessel and crew will be on the dock for viewing and demonstrations of how they respond to emergency situations on the water. Our Environmental Committee is looking into how we can once again support an environmental clean-up event, to help keep our coastline and waters pristine as possible. The date has yet to be set, but every day is environment day. Kudos to those who see trash on the walkway and pick it up! Alvie Fairhurst is a legend at the Nanaimo Yacht Club as well as up and down BC coast marine parks. Sadly, we lost Alvie in 2013, but his memory and legend live on at the Nanaimo Yacht Club. In February, 2015, BC Marine Parks Forever Society awarded Alvie a plaque for BC Parks Community Partner of the Year, to honour his 40 years of charting and suggesting safe anchorages and potential marine parks along the BC coast to Alaska. Many of these are enjoyed by boaters from around the world today, including Desolation Marine Park. He also had a hand in securing safe anchorage in Pirates Cove Marine Park and some locations in the Broughton Archipelago. It is no wonder that Alvie is fondly known by many as the Father of our Marine Parks! Our Club was chosen as a suitable site for this prestigious award to be displayed due to the fact that Al was a 57 year member of the NYC. Many of our seasoned racing and cruising members got their feet wet as youths with his mentoring on the water, sailing, learning seamanship and respect of the ocean. We are pleased to announce the hiring of our new Sail Training Administrator, Jon Rose. Jon comes to us with experience and high qualifications for the job. He will be responsible for the sail training programs which fill up fast and offer something for every age from 5+. For more information see: sailtraining@ nanaimoyc.ca. Jon will also oversee our year round junior program for ages 8-25. The NYC Junior Program creates leaders, gives back to the community and develops skills and knowledge through hands on experience, mentoring and workshops. Junior members benefit from professionally organized and

Nanaimo Harbour Ferries is offering free rides for children 12 & under! First ferry departs Maffeo Sutton Park at 9:00 am

NYC will provide complementary Hot Drinks and Timbits! (no food services on the island)

Bring your camera and take a photo with the Easter Bunny!

led outdoor experiences, excursions and social events. We have some new toys for our junior members to enjoy. Knowing not everyone is into sailing, we have stand up paddleboards and kayaks for their use. NYC now has a buy sell and trade section on the website. Club members post gently used items, even boats. Purchasing is open to public. Other events in our planning include our participation in the Nanaimo Fish and Game Clubs Family Days. Club members offer their boats and afternoon to take visually and MS impaired out for a harbour cruise. The Nanaimo Yacht Club will host moorage and the awards ceremony for the new Gulf Island Nanaimo (GIN) Yacht Race which starts in Victoria, June 19th and ends in Nanaimo Harbour on June 20th. Mark your calendars! NYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Cutty Sark SIN Regatta is being held the weekend of July 3-5th. Get your racing machines ready for a weekend of friendly rivalry and competition on the water as well as dockside and in the clubhouse. Once again, our members are entering the Nanaimo Child Development Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silly Boat Regatta. Plans are underway for our boat design and fundraising ideas.

It is a pleasure to contribute to the community in so many ways. For more information about our Club or becoming a member, please phone and ask to speak to Commodore Terri-Lynne or look at our website.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin 27

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The Inn on Long Lake offers more than just a place to rest your head while in Nanaimo. It offers a scenic vista of Long Lake, an experience that can be enhanced with the help of kayaks or paddleboats. Marguerite Taylor, assistant housekeeping manager, stands on the inn’s dock.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin 29

On the water 2015

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Lesley and Kevin at Steve Marshall Ford. Outstanding service from appointment to driving away. This is how service should be done.

BEEF To the two dog walkers on Dover Bay playing fields. One tried to hide her poop bag behind a goal until she was caught by a students arriving for PE class. There was still a ‘surprise’ which one student stepped in.

BEEF To the beefer. I know there are a lot of white vehicles but the newspaper didn’t mention it was a model of sport-utility vehicle which is meant for the mud.

BOUQUET To Buckerfields for generously providing my unexpected foster puppy Magnum with puppy food. BEEF I still see so many people texting while driving or texting while at a red light. Fine them heftily. I lived for 50 years quite well without having to text anyone. So, why the ‘need?’

BOUQUET To the young people playing tennis and disc golf in the pouring rain at Bowen Park on Wednesday. It was so nice to see true West Coasters enjoying the outdoors and taking advantage of this wonderful park.

BOUQUET To my direct supervisors that are still showing a work ethic and leading their team through example in this joke of a ‘wind down.’

BOUQUET To our lovely neighbours, Cathy and Douglas, who are always there for everyone else. You make Nanaimo a more beautiful place to live.

BEEF To the religious group that does not understand the meaning of the word ‘solicit.’ Part of the definition is “to seek to influence or incite to action.” Isn’t this what you are doing when you knock on doors and leave unwanted pamphlets?

BEEF To the patron who hollered profanities at the Terminal Park McDonald’s employee. You have no idea how fortunate you are that you didn’t address your filthy mouth toward me. You kiss your mother with that mouth?

BEEF To the city for promoting the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrating the Irish with their sordid past (think IRA terrorists and snake slaughtering) is just not on. Next year, perhaps we should just have ‘a day of celebration of your choice.’

BOUQUET To Maranne at the Bowen Pottery Studio. She truly goes above and beyond to make all her classes enjoyable for the participants. I will definitely be signing up again in the fall.

BOUQUET To the female employee at the McDonald’s restaurant in Terminal Park. Even though a patron hollered profanities at you when you were on your break, you responded professionally and with a smile to address her concern.

BOUQUET To Bernice at Genesis Hair Studio for the absolutely fabulous job you did on my wife’s hair. I can’t stop looking at it -it’s stunning.

BEEF To Forest Park Elementary School parents crossing busy Bowen Road after school with their youngsters instead of teaching them to safely use crosswalks. One wrong slip and there will be a bad accident. BOUQUET To Kevin and staff at Thrifty’s in Longwood Station for reuniting me with my lost cellphone. Your cheerful smiles and outstanding service are why we keep coming back. BEEF To movie theatres for having the sound up so loud it hurts your ears. I don’t go to the movies much because of this. It would be interesting to measure the decibels of all those explosions, gunfire, music and car crashes. BOUQUET To John and the crew at John’s Bedroom Barn on Bowen Road. A local business that really knows the true meaning of customer service. BOUQUET To whoever found my scarf and tied it to the post at the entrance to Westwood Lake from Arbot Road. It just made my day to find it waiting for me. BOUQUET To Brian Rampanen of Brian’s Painting. He painted our condo and did a perfect job, finishing while we were on holiday. Honest and professional. BOUQUET To Dog n Suds for providing muchneeded socialization at their daycare for Magnum my foster puppy. BOUQUET To Davey Tree for helping rescue a kitty from a tree after more than 36 hours in the Rosstown area when no one else tried to help him. Very much appreciated. BOUQUET To the staff and customers at Shaw Cable who helped my husband when he collapsed there. That was so kind.

MARCH MADNESS

BEEF To trucks driving around with 10 four-inch chrome spikes projecting from the front wheels. A person slipping and falling against these weapons could cause serious injury not to mention the mayhem they will cause in a collision.

BEEF To those men who murdered our precious trees at Beaufort Centre. They were our shade and now we’ll scorch for the summer. Did you really have to go that far to give the medical centre a good view?

Submit your own Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.

BOUQUET To Jennifer at Step Ahead Shoes at Woodgrove Centre. Thank you for your patience and help in finding me just the right shoes.

BOUQUET To Dallas O. at Nanaimo Toyota. The purple xD is a riot. There are not enough thank yous for your continued dedication, honesty, service and your amazing staff. BEEF To the person who criticized the military museum. I bought a plaque for my uncle who served and I have no idea what rank he was. More than 100,000 Canadians died fighting in two wars and not all of them were generals or admirals. BOUQUET To Scottie G. at Nanaimo Toyota. One hundred per cent-plus attitude, ability, support, perception and going oh so much more than ‘the extra mile.’

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BEEF To city and transit for doing so little to keep bus stop areas clean – unacceptable to see so much litter at some of them.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 31

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On March 10, 2015 William (Bill) Gibson Proctor was reunited with his wife Elizabeth (Betty) May Proctor who predeceased him on October 10, 2014. After a five month parting they will now spend eternity together at their summer home by the lake. Bill and Betty are survived by their son William H. Proctor, daughter Barbara Boruszczak, sister-in-law Sophie Proctor, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Dorcas Bucklee, grandchildren Jennifer Doll, Diana Sorobey, Amanda Proctor and pre-deceased by James William Boruszczak. They are also survived by their great grandchildren Damien Switzer, Mercedes Archive 2 - Standard Ads Hunt, Ethan Proctor, Maria Sorobey, and Milena Sorobey. Classified Occasions They will be dearly missed by allofthe lives they Obits, Memoriam, Cards Thanks touched and in particular Style #17by their long time family friends Ron Hopper and Don Whitta and their many other coffee time friends.

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It is with love and sadness that the family announces the passing of Reg Irving on March 19, 2015 at the age of 68. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Pat; his daughters Dawn Millen and Kim Aronec (Scott) and son Todd Irving (Karen); grandchildren Sarah, Beth, Amanda, Katelyn, Hailey and Tyler; by his brother Dale Irving (Barb) and his sister Donna Rodgers (Blair). He is also survived by his sister in-law Lynn Hitchen (Albert), brother in-laws David Cawley and Donald Cawley (Susan) and many nieces and nephews. Reg was predeceased by his parents Reg and Ellen and his brother Dennis. Born and raised in Nanaimo, Reg spent many years working in the Forestry Industry. After retiring from Western Forest Products in 2008, Reg spent his time camping, golfing, fishing and playing sports action with Scott. Reg was a loving, gracious family man who will be missed and never forgotten by all who knew and loved him. Thank you to the staff in the ICU, Dr. Houghton and special thank you to Dr. Nicole Baur for her care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation (Intensive Care Unit) in the memory of Reg. There will be no service or memorial at Regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. To leave a condolence please visit: www.earthsoption.com

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Nanaimo Youth Services Association NYSA is seeking a Part Time Live-In Resident Caretaker, with on-call expectations, for their 14 unit Single Room Occupancy housing - Rowe House. Qualifications: Previous residential maintenance experience an asset. An understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act and knowledge of Crisis Intervention is desirable. Education, training and experience in the Social Service field preferred. Remuneration is $1200.00 (monthly) based on a 25 hour week + $375.00 taxable benefit in lieu of rent. Full benefits upon completion of probationary period. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter on or before April 6, 2015 Attn: Steve Arnett, CEO | C/O Melissa Gus 290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 3A4 Fax (250) 754-8661 email: nysa@nysa.bc.ca Job description can be viewed at our website, www.nysa.bc.ca Anticipated start date ASAP. Only short-listed candidates will be notified EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Is Wanted for Theft Under $5000 Sec 334(b) CC

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’6” •DOB: Jan 2, 1991

•Weight: 111 lbs. •Height: 5’0” •DOB: Oct 6, 1983

Richard CARLTON

Colin PETERS

•Weight: 221 lbs. •Height: 5’9” •DOB: Mar 31, 1966

•Weight: 190 lbs. •Height: 6’0” •DOB: Nov 11, 1982

Kristopher WOLFEVILLAGE

Ronald PEEBLES

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Is Wanted for Drive While Prohibited x2 Sec 259 CC, Fail to Appear Sec 145 CC

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Is Wanted for Break and Enter Sec 348 CC, Breach of Probation Sec 733 CC

•Weight: 150 lbs. •Height: 5’7” •DOB: Jan 30, 1993

•Weight: 243 lbs. •Height: 6’1” •DOB: Feb 22, 1977 Charles VANROTZ

Andrew HELM

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Is Wanted for Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

•Weight: 170 lbs. •Height: 6’2” •DOB: Jan 8, 1978

•Weight: 155 lbs. •Height: 5’5” •DOB: Feb 19, 1988

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Native Sons keep winning at tourney The Snuneymuxw Native Sons are handling all the high hopes of being a host team. The boys’ basketball squad started the Junior All-Native Tournament with a pair of wins and as of press time, was in contention to reach the semifinals and finals on Thursday (March 26). The Sons won a physical game against the Maaqtusiis Magic 79-61 on Tuesday afternoon at the Vancouver Island University gym. Fans of both teams made their voices and drums heard at the gym, making for a biggame feel. “It’s good to get redemption on this team – they knocked us out last year, so it’s good to finally beat them,” said Hayden Jeffrey, who scored 41 points in the victory. He said his team played a good transition game early to build a lead, then locked things down defensively. “We just weathered their storm,” Jeffrey said. “When they started hitting a couple shots, we just came back and made ours and went on a run and put it out of reach.” Jordan Gladstone scored 20 points for the Sons in the win. Snuneymuxw started the tournament Monday by getting past Syilx 67-56.

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NANAIMO CLIPPERS face Penticton Vees, Chilliwack Chiefs.

NANAIMO AT PENTICTON, played wednesday after press time.

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Snuneymuxw Native Sons basketball player Hayden Jeffrey goes up and over two Maaqtusiis Magic opponents to score a layup during a game Tuesday at the Vancouver Island University gym at the Junior All-Native Tournament.

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West Coast team was still in the hunt and played Syilx on Wednesday after press time. The girls’ semis are Thursday at 9 a.m. at VIU with the final at 1 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

There won’t be three teams on the ice all at once – the idea is that pretty soon, there will be only two left skating. The Nanaimo Clippers began the third round of the B.C. Hockey League playoffs on Wednesday after press time in the Okanagan, part of a threeteam round-robin to determine the league’s two finalists. The Clippers, the Penticton Vees and the Chilliwack Chiefs are the three division champs in the mix. “It’s a unique system that we use with three divisions in our league, and I’ve never been in one of these…” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “It’ll be unique and different, but we’re just glad to be in it.” Each team could play the other twice, but the round-robin will continue only as long as all three teams are mathematically in contention. That means that the Clippers could advance after as few as two games – last night’s road game against the Vees and a home game Friday (March 27) against the Chiefs. “We’re going to treat it like a regional tournament where every game is important, like a Game 7,” said Jason Tatarnic, Chiefs coach. “Hopefully we’ve prepared our guys for this. I think nerves and composure will be important as we go forward.” The Chiefs swept the Prince George Spruce Kings in the Mainland Division final, while the Vees needed seven games to eliminate the Vernon Vipers and the Clippers also needed seven games to get past the Powell River Kings. Nanaimo also went to Game 7 in Round 1 against the Alberni

CHILLIWACK AT NANAIMO, Friday (March 27), Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m. PENTICTON AT CHILLIWACK, sunday, Prospera Centre, 7 p.m. CHILLIWACK AT PENTICTON, Tuesday, south Okanagan events Centre, 7 p.m. PENTICTON AT NANAIMO, Thursday (April 2), Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m. (if necessary) NANAIMO AT CHILLIWACK, April 4, Prospera Centre, 7 p.m. (if necessary) TIE-BREAKER GAME, April 6, to be determined (if necessary)

Valley Bulldogs, so they pretty much played the equivalent a quarter of a hockey season in a 19-day span this month. That won’t slow them down, said Cole Maier, Clippers forward. “Everybody will be going. It’s playoff hockey,” he said. “There’s definitely guys that have their bangs and bruises, but everyone’s playing through it.” And the Clippers will be mentally prepared, too, said the coach – they’ve proven repeatedly this post-season that they can rise to the occasion. “Any team that’s battling through the playoffs this deep is going to have strong character and we’re no different,” Vandekamp said. “Our kids have worked really hard this year, they’ve come together very well as a group and we’re proud of what they’ve accomplished so far.” GAME ON … The Chiefs visit the Clippers on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. For ticket information, please visit www. nanaimoclippers.com. - with files from Eric Welsh

3-TEAM DOUBLE ROUND ROBIN

NEXT HOME GAME: FRIDAY, MARCH 27th vs CHILLIWACK CHIEFS - 7pm Frank Crane Arena The Nanaimo Clippers office hours are Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, open at 10:00am on game days. Pricing for Playoff Tickets: $14 Adult $12 Senior, $5 Youth/Child Kids 5 & under FREE Tickets can be purchased online at www.nanaimoclippers.com by phoning the office at 250-751-0593 at the Clippers office or at the Box Office (open 2 hours prior to game start on game days).

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The season officially begins been held at the Rotary Bowl next week for members of clubhouse located next to the Nanaimo Track and Field the track behind Nanaimo Club. District Secondary School. Registrations have been However, details and regisheld, practices are schedtration forms are available uled and directors of the on the club website at www. local club are eagerly looking nanaimotrackandfield.com. forward to another exciting Practices get underway and successful year ahead. this coming Tuesday eveReturning as presining (March 31) dent this season is and will continue thorpe Tyler Heisterman, through the seareport with Bernie Katzson until mid July. Ian Thorpe berg the vice-presiAthletes will pracColumnist dent. Secretary for tice Tuesday and the group is Christi Thursday nights. Lundman and club All age groups will treasurer is Danni practise Saturday Watson. mornings. The club Also on the board coaching coorof directors are Al dinator is Tyler Johnston, Sherri Heisterman, who Clare, Tracy Higoversees a large gins, Brenda Redman, James group of certified coaches Mitchell, Terri Doughty, Mark that includes Mike Viers, Al Higgins, Tracey Mousseau, Johnston, Dave Morris, Sue Brad Stewart, Jackie Pallard Deschiffart, Bernie Katzberg, and Karen Poulson. Mandy Heisterman, Sven As for registration, club Donaldson, Peter Metrowich, membership fees range from Greg Bush, Paul Little, Danni $270 for senior-aged athletes Watson and Wandy Urbano20-34 (born 1981-95) to $65 wicz. for Track Rascals aged six to Track Rascals is a non-comeight (born 2007-09). Regispetitive introduction to the tration sessions have already basic skills of track and field

based on Athletics Canada’s Run, Jump, Throw program. Two separate five-week sessions have been planned, with practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights, rain or shine. Session 1 goes from April 14 to May 14 and Session 2 from May 19 to June 18. Coaching the track rascals will be Coralee Katzberg, Natasha Kosak, Alana Lavery and Brenda Morris. The coming season sees a full schedule of meets for members who choose to take part. Part of that schedule is the Vancouver Island Series, which includes the Elwood Wylie Memorial Meet hosted by the Nanaimo club on May 23-24. As well, NTFC is this year hosting the B.C. Athletics Track and Field Jamboree on July 10-12. To help fundraise, the club is now taking orders for 40-pound (18-kilogram) bags of organic topsoil provided by Cinnabar Valley Farms. Cost is $5 per bag and details are on the club website. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.

Ultimate warriors take field for Udderbowl tourney Players will watch out for flying objects this coming weekend in Nanaimo at Udderbowl.

The Nanaimo Ultimate Association’s annual tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday (March

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Senior B Timbermen will change their logo, team name Lacrosse Association teams. “[It’s] just to keep the logo fluid from the start to the finish, from tyke all the way up,” said Shawn Swanson, the club’s general manager. “It was something that kind of needed to be done and we wanted to do it.” The logo is slightly different from the NDLA version, as the ‘N’ has been removed from the background.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BuLLETIN

The Nanaimo Timbermen senior B lacrosse club will kick it old school. The city’s West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association club decided this off-season to go to a more retro look moving forward and will go back to the vintage Timbermen logo used by Nanaimo District

“It looks pretty sharp,” Swanson said. The GM said an impetus for the switch, frankly, was that the team was running low on jerseys – “you lose a few every year,” he said – and had to decide whether to order more or take the opportunity to refresh the team’s look. Swanson also noted that the club will no longer be the Acme Paint-

ing Timbermen. He said there had always been an understanding that the business would help out with title sponsorship on a short-term basis. Acme Painting will stay on as a team sponsor. To contact the club, please visit www.nanaimotimbermen.com/contact.htm. The season starts April 23. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Scoreboard Hockey

Bowling

B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE

BRECHIN LANES HIGH SCORES

Clippers playoff scoring: GP Jake Jackson 14 Nick Gushue 14 Brendan Taylor 14 Brett Roulston 14 Cole Maier 14 Nicolas Carrier 14 Anthony Rinaldi 12 Jacob Hanlon 14 Spencer Hewson 14 Devin Brosseau 14 Austin Dick 14 Ryan Forbes 14 Sheldon Rempal 14 Yanni Kaldis 10 Corey Renwick 12 Kale Bennett 14 Ryan Coghlan 14 Edwin Hookenson 14

G A 8 4 5 5 3 7 4 5 2 5 4 2 2 4 1 5 4 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 3 1 1 0 2 0 2

Pts 12 10 10 9 7 6 6 6 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

BCHL playoff scoring: Jake Hand, Chl. T. Higgins, Chl. J. Pritchard, P.R. Craig Puffer, Chl. J. Kawaguchi, Chl. Lukosevicius, P.R. D. Hannoun, Pen. J. Jackson, Nan. C. Chartier, Pen. N. Gushue, Nan. D. Conroy, Pen. Kurt Keats, P.R. B. Taylor, Nan.

GP G 9 6 9 11 13 8 9 7 9 5 13 4 12 3 14 8 12 7 14 5 12 4 13 4 14 3

A Pts 10 16 4 15 7 15 8 15 10 15 10 14 10 13 4 12 4 11 5 10 6 10 6 10 7 10

March 16-21 Monday mixed Kevin Phillips, 312 single. Tuesday mixed - Jack Mundy, 323 single; Devon Cowie, 831 triple. Wednesday classic Tom Moore, 365 single, 882 triple; Jennifer Eby, 719 triple. Thursday 55-plus Jim Mills, 301 single, 730 triple. Thursday ladies Starr McLellan, 309 single. Thursday youth Maranda Eby, 197 single. Thursday night - Ken McCallum, Jr., 327 single, 741 triple. Friday 55-plus - Mike Turner, 830 triple; Sharon Redlick, 307 single, 704 triple. Saturday youth Daniel Taylor, 286 single, 786 triple, Jake Harder, 298 single, 786 triple; Kaleb Massick, 191 single.

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March 8-14 Monday mixed Larry Williams, 307 single, 729 triple. Tuesday 55-plus Jim McEwan, 341 single; Luisa Multari, 309 single. Tuesday mixed Parry Harder, 778 triple; Kim Coulson, 325 single, 781 triple. Wednesday classic Tom Moore, 348 single; Pat Sampson, 374 single, 794 triple. Thursday 55-plus Vern Hagstrom, 290 single; Anne McInnes, 290 single. Thursday ladies Lynn Scarsbook, 722 triple. Thursday youth Dylan Carlson, 329 single; Mikhayla Knott, 313 single, 746 triple. Saturday youth Justin Thrush, 226 single; Tyler Crocker, 178 single, 328 double. Special Olympics Abraham Stellard, 270 single; Leanne Hewitt, 400 double.

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