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James Lunney, member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, has stepped down from the Conservative Party caucus citing freedom of religion. According to a statement released to the media Tuesday, Lunney said he is withdrawing voluntarily to sit as an independent. He will continue to vote alongside his former Conservative colleagues. Lunney garnered national attention when he got into a debate on Twitter involving evolution in late February. “In the past month a few words exchanged on social media, words like: science, managing assumptions and theory or fact related to (macro) evolution. My remarks were inflated by media, blended with other unrelated but alleged heretical statements and became a top story on national media creating a firestorm of criticism and condemnation,” Lunney said in the statement. “In a society normally proud of embracing difference, the role of the media and partisan politics in inciting social bigotry and intolerance should be questioned. Such ignorance and bigotry cloaked in defence of science is as repugnant as bigotry of any other origin. “It is based in a false construct from another century and is a flagrant violation of a society that is multicultural, multi-racial and multi-faith and strives to be accepting of differences,” he said. John Duncan, MP for Vancouver Island North and Tory party whip, reiterated that Lunney stepped down voluntarily. “There was no conversation with me that led to him doing this,” Duncan said. Lunney announced in October 2013 that he wouldn’t seek re-election. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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The issue of where to get water supply isn’t over for the District of Lantzville despite a new deal with the City of Nanaimo. District politicians gave early approval at a committee of the whole meeting Monday to hire a facilitator to help guide discussion on the next steps and priority actions for water supply. Increasing the district’s water supply continues to be a No.1 priority for the municipality, which signed a water deal with Nanaimo eight months ago to hook up residents to the I don’t want to city’s supply. But a strategic continue with planning session in January indicated this strong “little consensus” disagreement. among councillors on how the district should move forward, a district report says. Councillors Jennifer Millbank and Graham Savage confirm there’s disagreement on water supply and both see a facilitator as a way to help. Savage said while he’s opposed to reopening negotiations with Nanaimo because it would damage Lantzville’s credibility, he does want the district to move forward and find a solution. The community needs to know where the district is going, he said.
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Automated garbage trucks, trackable bins and in-house recycling – it’s all part of a $6.8-million plan to boost safety and service at the curbside. Charlotte Davis, the city’s manager of sanitation, recycling and public works administration, pitched a plan to councillors Monday that would see Nanaimo’s manual 10-truck fleet swapped for eight new automated garbage trucks and 90,000 curbside bins over the next three years. The bins alone are estimated at $4 million. Davis says one-man waste pickup is under pressure thanks to injured operators and the breakdowns of trucks. The city spent more than a million dollars on custom-built split-packer garbage trucks in 2011 and 2012 to handle kitchen waste, but the vehicles are experiencing mechanical problems and Davis doesn’t want to have to rely on or
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continue to spend money on other trucks that are two decades old. There are also employee injuries, including 33 last year that cost the city $429,000. Switching to trucks with automated arms would improve safety for workers, as well as allow for higher productivity, wheeled bins and in-house recycling – a $660,000 annual cost, according to Davis, who also
sees the potential to look at collecting yard waste. But it also means higher user rates over a three-year rollout until equipment is purchased and recycling goes in-house. In 2016, for example, automation would cost $111.19 – or close to $10 more than a manual system. Rates are anticipated to drop by 2018. “A manual refuse collector is the sixth most dangerous
job in North America right now, so if we could move away from that, that’s huge but then also the whole thing of the wheeled carts ... makes it attractive for residents in general,” said Davis, who sees the potential to make people’s lives better. Council hasn’t received a formal report from staff, but has been asked to consider the purchase of automated or automated-ready trucks. New vehicles are in the budget but if automated, costs would be added for bins. Politicians also have the option to wait for a core review. Coun. Diane Brennan wants a report, but is supportive of automation and doesn’t believe council can hesitate given injury statistics. She said it’s also attractive because the city can bring recycling in-house, which will mean reduced costs and greater control over how the service is offered. Coun. Jerry Hong wants to see the justification for the trucks and public feedback, but questions if the city should contract out kitchen waste and garbage collection like it does recycling. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Sailings of the B.C. Ferry M.V. Queen of Oak Bay were cancelled after a man w e n t o v e r b o a rd Monday. The victim, 45, had been in the water nearly 30 minutes and died in hospital the following day. The incident happened at about 4:15 p.m. as the ferry was sailing southeast of Bowen Island on its 3 p.m. run from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. A passenger aboard the ferr y witnessed the victim going overboard from the main car deck, said Darin Guenette, B.C. Ferries spokesman. The crew of the Queen of Oak Bay launched its rescue boat, managed to recover the victim and transferred him to a Vancouver Police Department marine unit boat that responded to the scene.
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A city plan in the works could lure people out of the sex trade. The 25-point action plan, still in its formative stages, involves multiple agencies employing several approaches to guide the most at-risk sex trade workers on Nanaimo’s streets into healthier lives. The plan was discussed at a community meeting in February when Nob Hill area residents met with John Horn, city social planner and members of the Nanaimo RCMP Bike Unit. Residents cited increased sex trade activity around Nob Hill Park and verbal altercations between sex trade workers and residents. “For the last 20 years, the Nob Hill neighbourhood … has had to endure the company of prostitutes, their
johns, pimps, drug dealers and heavy drug use right outside our front doors on our sidewalks,” said Terez Bajan, in an e-mail to the News Bulletin. The perception is the situation has worsened since Bill C-36 was passed in December to give sex trade workers greater safety while targeting johns, pimps and those who feed off prostitution proceeds. About 20 prostitutes work Nanaimo’s streets, down from about 150 in 2003. Horn said the majority now conduct business via Internet, which is safer for service providers and clients. Const. Derek Balderston, Nanaimo RCMP Bike Unit member, said about three to five women work the streets at any one time. “It’s those who are really struggling in life that are out there,” Balderston said. Horn said it’s distressing and alarming for a community, but arresting sex trade workers doesn’t help them improve their lives and forcing them into remote areas of the city
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than student fees for the first time in university history, Barbosa said. In the ’80s, the government funded about 80 per cent, but in 2015-16, it is just over 40 per cent, he said. According to the budget report, the university derives about 42 per cent of its revenue from local and international student tuition and close to 41 per cent from grants and contracts with the province. The budget reflects desire to provide and foster a creative community, said the university in a news release.
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Council sticks with one-per cent tax hike By Tamara Cunningham The News bulleTiN
Nanaimo politicians are sticking to a one-per cent tax hike. Nanaimo council made no changes to the city’s bottom line or a roster of taxpayer-funded expenses during a six-hour financial review Monday, opting instead to re-vote on the draft budget this April. Mayor Bill McKay called it a good discussion, adding it was obvious people were starting to grasp the budget picture and what needed to be done. At the end of the day, he doesn’t think anybody could argue with items on the table to “any great degree” because buildings and infrastructure have to be maintained and services provided, he said. But Coun. Jerry Hong, whose proposed budget adjustments fell flat, said there didn’t seem to be an appetite to come up with options to reduce the budget and nothing has changed, including his opposition to the plan. The financial plan bylaw was defeated in February with councillors Hong, Bill Bestwick, Jim Kipp and Bill Yoachim voting against it. The move prompted this week’s meeting to prioritize budget expenses. Only Kipp was absent. “In order for us to come to any conclusion with a budget we had to bring it back and council had to look at it closely to see if there were ways to bring it down,” said Hong, who wanted to see a zero tax increase and some creativity with this year’s budget to give taxpayers a break. “Now this exact same budget will come before us in April. Nothing has changed. I still won’t be voting on the budget.” Hong was the only councillor to formally propose budget changes during the section-by-section review, including putting less into the property acquisition budget and using $500,000 from last year’s surplus to offset costs in 2015. Brian Clemens, the city’s director of finance, warned that addressing expenses with surplus without making permanent budget cuts or creating new revenue would push tax increases to future years. Both proposals failed to get a seconder. The draft budget will go before council April 20. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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action on health care Victor Elkins, Hospital Employees Union president, right, speaks at a rally of about 50 people protesting a new health care funding formula that will cut an estimated $36 billion in federal health care funding. The rally, attended by the Council of Canadians, HEU and the Canadian Union of Public Employees in front of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Tuesday, was part of a National Day of Action that included similar rallies across Canada.
South riding boundary shifts By Karl yu The News bulleTiN
The member of legislative assembly for Nanaimo-North Cowichan is expressing relief as proposed electoral boundary changes appear to have minimal impact on his riding. Doug Routley saw his constituency change by 50 per cent with B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission recommendations six years ago, but changes in the most recent proposal won’t be so drastic. The commission’s 2015 preliminary report, released Thursday, proposes an area encompassing Vancouver Island University and College Heights be added to the Nanaimo electoral district from Nanaimo-North Cowichan. The move would put the university in the same district as most of its staff and students, the report said. In addition, the southern boundary between the two ridings would be moved up to Fourth Street from Fifth. Routley estimated he has about 50,000 constituents and based on the proposal, that would increase by about 3,000, while fellow NDP member and Nanaimo MLA Leon-
ard Krog would see his constituency increase by about 5,000. However, Routley said caucus is reviewing the entire electoral map to see how other areas are affected and wouldn’t be able to offer an opinion until then. “I’m relieved there isn’t a large change, because there was such a large change last time, that locally is a relief to me, but overall, the report is taken as a whole and that’s how it gets reviewed,” said Routley. “If they do go back and reassess it, they will reassess everything.” Krog was unavailable for comment due to legislative duties. Under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, an electoral boundaries commission must be struck up after every second general election, to examine changes related to B.C.’s electoral area districts. Feedback is being encouraged and will be accepted online, by e-mail or mail until May 26. Final proposals are required to be submitted as recommendations by late-September. To view the report or for more information, please go to www.bcebc.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
Parents and teachers are advocating for more comprehensive and consistent sexual health education in the Nanaimo school district. While the school district said sexual health is taught either by someone contracted by parent advisory councils or a teacher, École North Oyster Elementary’s advisory council has written the board to request a sexual health educator be specifically hired to teach at all schools. Sexual health is part of the province’s curriculum, but not all teachers may feel comfortable with subject matter and students may feel uncomfortable being taught by someone they see on a regular basis, according to the council. Staff from Cinnabar Valley Elementary School have also written the school board, asking for a fully funded sex health education program. Fiona Steeves, North Oyster parent advisory council chairwoman, said her group fundraises to have a specialized educator provide age-appropriate sexual education from kindergarten to Grade 7. The council seeks consistent information delivery and quality of education for all schools across the district. “The younger you start teaching them about their bodies and proper terminology ... the more you can teach them, the less likely they will be sexually abused and of course, it’s all taught age appropriate,” said Steeves. Being body aware and knowing what your boundaries are, as a person, helps with your self image, she said. The school board is beginning to examine the requests and according to Stephanie Higginson, school board vice-chairwoman, the two pieces of correspondence show the desire in the community to explore changes on sexual health education delivery. “It’s a complicated issue that kind of rears its head every now and then ... it’s in the ministry curriculum that it has to be taught, but there’s no standardization in terms of how it’s taught,” said Higginson. Steeves said she understands the financial constraints facing the school district, but the request adheres to a district goal of continually improving instruction and assessment. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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MP represents own interests
Is there a doctor in the House? Yes, but he’s no longer sitting on the government’s side. Dr. James Lunney, MP for NanaimoAlberni, withdrew from the Conservative Party caucus this week, citing concerns over freedom of religion. He had already announced he would not be seeking election, and so he will sit as an independent for the balance of his term. He is entitled to his opinions, and indeed, individual thought is too uncommon in the House of Commons. But Lunney’s actions mean Nanaimo won’t be receiving the representation in Ottawa that it should receive. We know that voters mark their ballots not only based on their perceptions of their local candidate, but because they identify with that candidate’s political party. In the Nanaimo-Alberni riding, a first-past-the-post plurality elected Lunney because he represented the Conservatives and that party’s values, priorities and promises. Until this week, Nanaimo had a seat in the government’s caucus, and a voice, or a perceived voice, at the very least. No more. Lunney will continue to vote with the Conservatives, but his separation from the government is an indication that his final months in Parliament will be selfserving. Free from any party affiliation, the MP has his religious freedom, finally, and we warily await how he will wield it. Though Lunney says his actions this week are voluntary, forgive our suspicion he may have been prodded from the party, his extreme views becoming an embarrassment to the Conservatives in an election year. If his opinions are at odds with every major political party across the spectrum, it suggests that perhaps he has never been a reasonable representative of the people. But it’s not up to Nanaimo to decide. Because Lunney, no longer a man of the people, will limp out of Parliament individually, independently.
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Province’s treaty trouble has deep roots Why did the B.C. government as dismayed as anyone at the suddenly slam the door on their news of Abbott’s demise. While old friend George Abbott, after the two were in meetings, Pierre spending months recruiting learned that she was not being him to head up the B.C. Treaty replaced, leaving the federalCommission? provincial-First Nations Summit The instant media narrative, partnership of 22 years in a embraced by a shocked Abbott shambles. and then by NDP leader John Clark went further when Horgan, was that this was questioned by reporters about payback for grievances nursed the sudden reversal. The future by Premier Christy Clark from of aboriginal relations in B.C. the 2011 B.C. Liberal may or may not leadership contest. include the B.C. Treaty B.C. Clark is suddenly a Commission. VIEWS sore winner, lashing “There have been Tom Fletcher out, wrecking two some results, but four Black Press decades of careful and treaties in 22 years costly treaty-making. for $600 million is not Like many instant enough result,” Clark media narratives, this said. “We have to be one makes no sense. able to move faster, If Clark was resentful and we have to find a about the roasting way to include more she received from First Nations in the leadership rivals process.” Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she That $600 million is mostly had an odd way of showing it. loans from the federal She appointed Falcon as finance government to First Nations minister to drive a stake into to finance treaty talks. The the harmonized sales tax, and plan was for First Nations to Abbott as education minister to repay their loans out of cash fashion a pre-election truce with settlements made to them for the ever-hostile teachers’ union. 100-odd years of uncompensated Both completed their unlikely resource extraction, which is tasks and retired as heroes of now accepted as being contrary the party in 2013. to British and Canadian law. Outgoing chief treaty It was the blunt-spoken Pierre commissioner Sophie Pierre was who first acknowledged this
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hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt. The probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal paymaster is exactly zero. I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the provincial government’s 2009 attempt to negotiate a provincewide deal declaring aboriginal title. Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too. Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago. She said if Ottawa isn’t prepared to give federal negotiators a realistic mandate on compensation and sharing of salmon rights, they should “shut ’er down.” Her advice may have been heard after all. u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.
‘It’s in the curriculum that it has to be taught, but there’s no standardization in terms of how it’s taught.’
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Left-lane hogs are a hazard To the Editor,
Re: Target speeders, not left-lane huggers, Letters, March 24. I think targeting left-lane huggers was long overdue by our police force. These drivers are a major cause of frustration and definitely increase the risk of accidents. I have witnessed many times those who hug the left lane for far too long because they will be turning left ‘eventually.’ Hugging the left lane is illegal. You should be capable of getting into the left lane in a timely fashion for your left-hand turn. If you cannot, then you should not be on the road because you are a hazard to all other drivers. The letter writer’s attitude appalls me as
it actively encourages speeders to make unsafe lane changes to get by him or her. Since when does this person think they are judge, jury and vigilante of our highways and other drivers?
L.A. Elliott via e-mail
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Re: Target speeders, not left-lane huggers, Letters, March 24. The person writing the letter obviously has not yet mastered the basic skill of operating a motor vehicle safely. If you are not capable of changing lanes safely, without interrupting the flow of traffic, you should be classified an unsafe driver and have no right to be on our roads. One of the basic
requirements in operating a motor vehicle is being able to change lanes in order to pass and then change again to get back into the right lane. Left-lane huggers are dangerous and provoke road rage. And just for the record, I have driven in many major centres around the world in countries such as France, Spain and Italy where traffic borders on insanity, to say the least. In those major centres, you’ll find a concept called road etiquette which seems to be completely absent in this part of the world. One major thing that I have learned above all: speed doesn’t kill, incompetent drivers do.
Reinhold Knabe Nanaimo
Minimum wage’s impact shouldn’t be minimized To the Editor,
Re: Minimum wage won’t be going up, March 12. Well yet again, Premier Christy Clark is showing off her true corporate colours when she obligingly shoots down the minimum pay raise, which would have greatly boosted – more so with this very hard-hitting economic recession – the living wages of the working poor, which would have also boosted the economy and employment, thereby
putting B.C. back on the right track, but alas, the economic train of recovery will not come. But wait – there is the formula, that will, according to Clark, incrementally raise the minimum wage to keep pace with the cost of living. In all, this socalled formula just adds up to very mixed-up words to try to hoodwink the already-too-overburdened B.C. taxpayers.
Al Munro Nanaimo
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Nanaimo should embrace nature
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Conservative government strangling public health-care system To the Editor,
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government continues to move stealthily toward strangling public healthcare. Its unilateral 2011 decisions cut the Canada Health Transfer from a six-per cent annual increase to one based on three-per cent GDP growth and provincial population. B.C. has already lost $255 million while
our population is aging and new health technologies are becoming more and more expensive. Current federal funding levels are at an historic low, dropping from the 50/50 split in the 1960s when Medicare began to approximately 20 per cent now. The new funding formula is expected to increase provincial debts as more and more
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responsibilities are assumed while adequate funding falls. This is likely to lead to greater
wait times and other drastic cuts in service as well as unequal provincial treatment standards,
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In the mid last century in North America, development proceeded without thought for the environment. In the late century and up until now, cities realized their losses. They began attempting with great passion and labour to restore lost places such as waterways throughout Vancouver. Some cities such as Gibsons are embracing the importance of excellent environmental conditions and the monetary value of natural surroundings. Save the Frogs have an initiative of creating new wetlands where there are none. Here in Nanaimo, the city proceeds with lastcentury practices. Instead of restoring rock quarries with vegetation (like Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver), it allows our verdant and unique green spaces to be turned into rock quarries. It destroys wetlands. Have you noticed? It is so wrong to clear cut, truck excellent topsoil to be dumped, then deconstruct the bedrock. For a year now, rocks have been and are being blown up in the Linley Valley, one of Nanaimo’s most beautiful spots. Be the ones to find an alternative to the destruction of such special land before it is just more rock piles. People looking for a home lot won’t choose rock lots.
both violations of the Canada Health Act. Waiting in the wings are private, for-profit clinics, poised to challenge our Charter of Rights. Those of us who rely on affordable single-payer public healthcare will all be losers as there are absolutely no examples of more affordable healthcare for all provided by private, for-profit
health systems. The huge tragedy in all this lies in the fact that with projected federal surpluses by 2030, largely based on savings from these ill-advised cuts to transfer payments, the federal government can well afford to maintain today’s level of funding and even increase services.
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Vault Café owner recognized as an emerging cultural leader BY NICHOLAS PESCOD | THE NEWS BULLETIN
When Amanda Scott decided to open the Vault Café she wanted to create an atmosphere ripe with artistic interaction. “We wanted to be this cool space and this great venue for people to celebrate their own projects,” she said. The Vault Café opened in January of 2014 and has since become a hub for creativity. “The dream is exactly what happened. The vision has come to life,” Scott said. Thanks to the early success of the café, the City of Nanaimo has awarded Scott with the Emerging Cultural Leader Award. On Thursday (April 9) the city will recognize her at the Culture and Heritage Awards at the Port Theatre. “It’s very exciting. It is really cool to be recognized for what we are doing here. Of course it is not just me. It is the café,” Scott said.
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The Vault Café has become a popular gathering place for musicians, artists and residents alike since opening in January of 2014.
The downtown coffee shop hosts everything from open mic nights to movie nights, poetry readings, live music and book launches in an effort to create a social atmosphere that is open to everyone. “What we wanted was a social atmosphere where there was a lot of movement within the room,” Scott said. In addition to hosting all kinds of
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events, the café also sells local artwork and music in an effort to promote homegrown talent. “We don’t take any cut from the artists and the musicians,” she said. “We’re just happy to have the music and the art in our space.” The café has become one of the bright spots for Nanaimo’s downtown. Scott hopes to see other vacant buildings become as
successful as the café. “We need to fill these empty spaces. There are way too many vacant spaces in downtown Nanaimo,” Scott said. She thinks the vacant buildings could be great temporary spaces for local artists. “I think it would be really, really awesome to see some sort of rule implemented where even if a space is vacant and they
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family, who have supported her dream since Day 1. “I can’t do it without the gang,” she said. “My father goes out there at 5 a.m. everyday to sweep up cigarette butts off the sidewalk and my mom comes and
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One night, Bobby I just think you disWills found himself cover it as you go.” at a bar in Australia Last June, Wills watching a band per- released his third form. record, Crazy That’s when his Enough. friend bet him $20 “I am really proud that he couldn’t go of it,” Wills said. up on stage and sing Wills explained with the band. Wills that the record has took that bet and more variety than his couldn’t have imagprevious two albums ined the outcome. Man with No Past, If It “The response was Was That Easy. such that it felt like “I am a pretty the right move,” he country guy and said. “People were because of that I get into it and thought pegged in that tradiit was good and it tional sound and so made me because Photo contributed think I of that we Alberta-born country singer Bobby Wills is an ambasshould wanted to sador for the Adoption Council of Canada. pursue have fun this.” with the When production ics, says he has yet “As a songwriter Wills, this time to write a song about you want to write i think it is who was around being adopted. songs that are accesadopted, and “I find writing about sible to everybody a personal returned stretch it hard and I am not and that they can home from journey and i and get a sure why that is,” he put their own story Australia little gritsaid. “It is just one of and that is what think you just tier,” Wills those really difficult into he eventumakes songs great ally met subjects to really and important to discover it as said. his biologiSince convey properly and people,” he said. “But cal parents you go. making as a consequence I with the adoption and dismusic his have never done it, subject there is just covered that his love career more than five but I will do it. It just not enough of us out for music ran deeper years ago, Wills has hasn’t come quite there for that to be than he thought. made countless song- right yet.” accessible to most “It turns out they writing trips to NashThe Alberta native people and that is were musicians and ville and become an says one of the what makes it hard artisans all throughambassador for the reasons is that as a to write.” out the family,” he Adoption Council of songwriter he wants For tickets and said. Canada. to be able to write more information, It was then that However, Wills, who music that the major- please visit www. Wills decided to pur- touches on a variety ity of people can bobbywills.com sue a full-time career of subjects in his lyr- relate to. arts@nanaimobulletin.com as a country musician. On Saturday (April 4) Wills will be perLecture Series 2015 forming at the Arbutus Meadows Equestrian and Events CenDiabetes and Me tre at Nanoose Bay April 21, 2015 with Jess Moskaluke and Chad Brownlee 7:00pm - 8:30pm as part of the When Presented by The Lights Go Down Dr. Christopher Collins & Elaine Clark, NP tour. “It’s going to be a Heart Attack lot of fun,” he said. “I am really looking What causes them and how are they treated forward to getting April 23, 2015 out. I haven’t been 7:00pm - 8:30pm to Nanaimo in many years and it is always Presented by a beautiful place.” Dr. Arun Natarajan - NRGH Cardiologist Wills was born in Edmonton and raised in Calgary by his Beban Park Recreation Centre adoptive parents. 2300 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo He said that he had always known he was All lectures are free but you must register to attend adopted and wanted Seating is limited to meet his biological parents. Register by calling 250-755-7690 or online at “I think it is [being www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/Learn adopted] a very personal thing,” he said. “I think it is a in partnership with personal journey and
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There will soon be a brand new public art piece at Maffeo Sutton Park. Over the next four days, Quebec-based artist Marc Walter will be installing Embarking, a public art piece commissioned by the City of Nanaimo as part of its temporary art program. When completed, Embarking will feature a boat suspended above the ground. “I thought it made sense to create a boat lifted off the ground to provoke
the sense of departure and the dream that people have to travel abroad,” Walter said. The public art piece will be made from tree branches in Nanaimo, a process Walter has previously practised with other on-site art pieces. “I proposed to do what I always do, which is a land art piece,” he said. “So it is an artwork created from natural materials extracted from the sites where I work.” Walter will be at Maffeo Sutton Park constructing Embarking until Monday.
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After their first full year of existence the folks at Opera Nanaimo are feeling pretty good about themselves. “We are feeling rather elated,” said Opera Nanaimo vocal director Bonnie Stebbings. There’s good reason for the positive vibes. Since forming last January, Opera Nanaimo has held four successful concerts, known as the Opera Gems concerts. This year they
reached one of their founding goals by holding a concert at the Port Theatre. “The goal came sooner than we thought,” Stebbings said. On April 25, the Opera Nanaimo will be hosting a fundraising event at BMW Nanaimo. Money generated from the event will be used to help attract musical talent. “It’s a great showroom,” Stebbings said. “Floor to ceiling glass.”
The event, which will take place from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. will feature 11 singers including pianist and voice instructor Sharon Wishart. “It will be a mixed variety of all kinds of vocal selections,” Stebbings said. In addition to the music, there will be a silent auction with items that include auto detailing packages, local paintings and music lessons. The free event takes place at the BMW Nanaimo showroom located at 2470 Kenworth Rd. For more information on Opera Nanaimo of the fundraiser, please visit www. operananaimo.ca.
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Swollen Members perform at the Queen’s on Wednesday (April 8) at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 250-754-6751. The Juno Award-winning hip-hop group frequently performs in the Harbour City and member Rob the Viking hails from Gabriola Island.
One downtown nightclub will be celebrating Easter this weekend. Beginning on Friday and running until Sunday (April 3-5) Level Two dance lounge on Skinner Street will be holding a three-night dance party and will be giving away various prizes. The DJs performing during the long weekend include R3ckoning and High Priority. For more information, please visit www.on.fb. me/1EzFjBz.
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Civil forfeiture profits invested in community Money from the B.C. government’s civil forfeiture grant program will aid two domestic violence prevention-related projects in Nanaimo. The Nanaimo District Secondary School’s Ravens Lelum Teen Parent Learning Centre will receive more than $9,100 to add to its programming. The aboriginal outreach initiative will use the money to engage young adults on the subject of family violence. Events will include monthly talking circles with elders and sweat lodges. The Haven Society will also be the beneficiary of forfeiture money, with $26,300 it will use toward two-day training for service providers that aid female victims of violence. The training will centre on the impacts of trauma and strategies that can be implemented. Initiatives that deal with violence against women and support the Violence Free B.C. strategy were the focus of grants this year, the government said in a news release.
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Joan and her friend at the Moose Hall. They made my mom’s celebration of life a wonderful time.
BOUQUET To Bart at Panago for your support for our SPCA fundraising. We greatly appreciate it, and the pizza is fantastic.
BEEF To the firewood seller in the red truck who advertises on the Internet to deliver two cords for $350, then brings a severely undersized delivery.
BEEF To the carvers. Clean up your mess.
BOUQUET To the kind members of the Nanaimo Altrusa Club. Since September they have delivered nearly 200 dozen home-made muffins for the students of Georgia Avenue Community School. The muffins are filling and delicious and the students love them.
BOUQUET To Clayton Willoughby at Nanaimo Acupunture on Franklyn Street. Your knowledge, compassion and kindness has helped me beyond words. The calming and peaceful atmosphere you provide makes my experiences positive ones.
BEEF To all the enduring and dedicated volunteers at the Hospice Shop during the past seven years. The recent change there was long overdue, but is justified and welcomed.
BEEF To the handicapped persons who sit in the car, parked in a handicap space, while their able-bodied driver goes shopping for them.
BOUQUET To Peter at Country Club Dairy Queen for helping us with the banana split bar at our daughter’s monkey-themed baby shower. It was a great success.
BOUQUET To the members of the community, parks and rec and the staff at Brechin Lanes for their welcoming smiles and helpfulness when the NEC goes swimming, skating and bowling.
BEEF To the boat thief who stole my eightfoot dinghy off the shore at Hammond Bay near Shack Island. Now I cannot take my six-year-old grandson out on the water.
BEEF To the painting company littering lower Lantzville with signs. They are an eyesore, please remove them.
BOUQUET To Adri at Adri’s Salon for making me feel so special on my 30th birthday. My hair was so fab.
BOUQUET To the person who was kind enough to pick up my favorite Harley hoodie that I dropped in Ladysmith and hang it on the fence for me to get the next day. Whoever you are, you totally rock.
BEEF To the selfish, thoughtless woman in the front row at David Gogo’s Dinghy Dock show. We were there to hear him sing, not listen to you yak during the whole show.
BEEF To the people who leave junk mail at the community mailboxes. You are littering. Take your unwanted mail home and recycle it. Please respect our community.
BOUQUET To Paul, courtesy driver, at Nanaimo Chrysler. He opens the door, hands you your seat belt, and to think I thought chivalry was dead. I don’t receive this service from any other dealership.
BOUQUET To Michelle at Iris Optical downtown who went above and beyond in customer service to obtain a new set of frames for my son’s glasses after they were broken at school. The warranty lapsed a few months ago, but she was able to obtain replacement parts free of charge.
BEEF To the woman in Shoppers Drug Mart for refusing my random act of kindness. It must be nice to never need a helping hand from anyone.
BEEF A few skateboarders and foot scooters are very rude and think they can do these activities in malls and on sidewalks in parks. It’s time they play in skateboard parks and let people walk in peace.
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BOUQUET To the first aid staff at Wal-Mart who came to my rescue when I had a spell earlier this month. Also to the customer who stopped to help and the first aid attendant who called the following day to see how I was. BEEF To a local shipping company who never told me there would be a customs charge on a box containing a gift for my brother who lives in the U.S. It was clearly and truthfully marked ‘gift,’ yet customs charged my brother, who is on a limited income, $75 before it could be delivered. BOUQUET To the wonderful man who was out on Nanaimo Lakes Road cleaning up all of the disgusting garbage just past the fish and game club. Thank you for your kindness on behalf of everyone who walks, bikes, and jogs around there. BEEF To parents who insist on inflicting their tantrum-throwing children on fellow shoppers and store staff. If they’re pitching a fit, remove them as a courtesy to others.
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BOUQUET To Northgate liquor store for exceptional customer service and its warm and friendly staff. BOUQUET To the waitress – who seemed more like an angel than anything else – at the table of eight. BOUQUET To Budget Brake and Muffler for the honest analysis of the underbody of my Nissan Maxima. BOUQUET To the great lady who jumped through hoops of fire and city councillors to get a porta-potty at Long Lake. It is a great relief. BOUQUET To the volunteers for their enthusiasm and hard work cleaning up Barsby Park and Millstone River. I couldn’t have done it without you. BOUQUET To Trojan Collision for taking care of myself and my Kia Soul. Job well done and my interior has never been so clean. BOUQUET To the owners of Damsels who donated a formal dress to me for my daughter’s wedding. What a wonderful gift. BOUQUET To the beef about white vehicles. I love it – hate them. BOUQUET To the two friendly ladies in the doctor’s waiting room. Your willingness to share was very much appreciated. BOUQUET You did not cut me off, you were just quicker than I so you did not have to pay for my tea at the drive thru, but it was a very pleasant surprise and very much appreciated. BOUQUET To Bulk Barn and Terminal SaveOn-Foods for generous donations and helping make the Grade 7 class fundraiser a success.
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.
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ENTERPRISING TOASTMASTERS meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., community boardroom at Country Grocer on Dufferin Crescent. 250-7546636. HEART OF the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lantzville. 250-7223233. YELLOW POINT Singers community meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Secondary School. 250-6160421.
KIWANIS SUNRISERS morning meetings, Thursdays at 8 a.m. Contact nanaimo.sunrisers@yahoo.com. CAREGIvERS’ SUPPORT Circle. Drop in peer support with trained facilitators. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Nanaimo Community Hospice, 1080 St. George Cres. Call 250-591-881. HARbOUR CITY Toastmasters meet every Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Occidental Hotel, 432 Fitzwilliam St., in the basement. 250-7400202 for details.
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PARENT SUPPORT Circles free weekly groups for parents with children 12 and under. 1-800-665-6880 for information.
NANAIMO EUCHRE Club meets for cards Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. New members welcome, teaching available. 250-5854373 for location.
HUb CITY Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Occidental Pub (downstairs), 432 Fitzwilliam St. Visit hubcity.toastmastersclubs.org.
NANAIMO SUPPORT Group for people living with mood disorders at Church of Nazarene, 2150 Departure Bay Rd. 250-729-9191 for details.
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Nanaimo News Bulletin 23
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that The Corporation of the City of Nanaimo has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region for a License of Occupation and Occupant License to Cut for the purpose of Community Institutional use situated on Provincial Crown land located in Linley Valley Park, Block A, District Lot 56, Wellington District, Nanaimo, BC. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1413692. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until April 25, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s office in Nanaimo.
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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.
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Meeting helps clarify strata rules Nearly of quarter of Vancouver Island property owners are strata property owners, and a common cause of confusion for them is “who pays for what?” In general, the common property is the responsibility of the strata corporation, and the inside of an owner’s unit is the responsibility of the unit owner. However, there are many unique circumstances that confuse even the most experienced strata council. The non-profit Vancouver Island Strata Owners Asso-
ciation is holding a seminar in Nanaimo to clear up some of the misunderstandings. To help strata owners decipher the puzzle, Shawn M. Smith, a strata lawyer practicing in White Rock, will speak at the seminar on April 12, 1-4 p.m., at Bowen Park Auditorium. Non-members may pre-register at a cost of $20. To pre-register, e-mail seminars@visoa.bc.ca or call 1-855-388-4762 before April 8. Admission fees are $10 higher at the door, space permitting.
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For nearly 33 years, Nanaimo couple, Ian and Beverly Laidlaw, have been playing the same lottery numbers each week. While on a recent trip to visit family in Richmond they realized they had forgotten to purchase a ticket for the upcoming Lotto 6/49 draw. They stopped by the mall to purchase a ticket and, as always, said ‘yes’ to the Extra. That decision would win $500,000 after they matched four out of four numbers for the March 25 Lotto 6/49 draw. “We have been
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the numbers on the screen to win the top prize,” he said. The Laidlaws are nearing retirement and say this win will definitely help finance their golden years. Aside from travelling and sailing, the couple plans on sharing the winnings with their children. “Our daughter is living abroad and she is expecting her first child,” said Beverly Laidlaw. “We’re planning on depositing some money into her account as an early present for our first grandchild.” The Extra offers the chance to win up to $500,000 and is available with Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, and BC/49 at any BCLC lottery retailer.
Fitness program seeks volunteers The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. needs several volunteers in Nanaimo for its Minds in Motion program. The fitness and social program helps Nanaimo residents who have early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Participants can enjoy a weekly morning or afternoon session with a friend, family member or care partner. Minds in Motion takes place at Beban Park social centre Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon or 1-3 p.m. For more information, please contact Shanan St. Louis at 250-734-4170 or sstlouis@ alzheimerbc.org.
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Volunteer fair set for mall Woodgrove Centre kicks off National Volunteer Week (April 12-18) with a volunteer fair. Leadership Vancouver Island and Volunteer Nanaimo have organized the event, which happens April 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More than 30 local not-for-profit, volunteer-dependent organizations will be at the mall, showcasing a wide range of volunteer opportunities, appealing to a variety of interests in their community. Each organization will have information about its mandate, its need for volunteers and will be prepared to sign up people at the fair. For more information about the event, please search for the Nanaimo Volunteer Fair on Facebook, e-mail nvfair@gmail.com or contact Volunteer Nanaimo at 250-7587121 or online at volunteernanaimo.ca.
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Vern Slaney, left, board director for the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation, accepts a $15,000 donation from Rob MacKay, marketing director at Quality Foods and Ken Bowerman, manager of Qualicum Foods, the first Quality Foods store in the grocery chain. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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QUalITY FOODS gives $15,000 to hospital foundation.
Quality Foods added $15,000 to its endowment fund to support health care on Vancouver Island. The grocery chain donated the money from proceeds from the sale of Becel and Dempster’s products to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. Twenty years ago, Quality Foods owners John Briuolo,
Noel Hayward and Ken Schley began a tradition of health care support for the benefit of their community. They contributed a donation to the foundation every year since, in honour of their customers and employees. In 2008 the grocery chain established the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund in order to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. This most recent gift means the Fund has surpassed $189,000. Rob MacKay, of Quality
Foods, explained the company’s motivation. “Our customers’ support of programs such as this help to fund better facilities and top-of-the-line medical equipment, and help ensure that the highest quality healthcare is available right here at home, and that medical professionals have the tools they need to do their jobs.” For more information on the hospital foundation, please visit www. nanaimohospitalfoundation. com.
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Norman G. Podritske
November 13, 1932 - March 25, 2015 On March 25, 2015, Norman was taken into the arms of God and reunited with his loving wife of 60 years, Agnes and eldest son, Douglas. He is survived by his sons, Bob (Carol) and family, Don, Terry (Maria), daughter, Cindy, and many extended family members and friends. Norman will be missed by all and will remain in our hearts. Memorial service at 1:00pm on April 8, 2015 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice in Norman’s memory would be appreciated.
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April 28, 1939 - March 27, 2015 It is with our deepest sorrow that we had to say goodbye to the best mum, wife, and friend in the world. Sally peacefully passed away with her family by her side. Sally was born April 28th, 1939 in Cumberland, BC. Sally is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kelly (T.D.) and daughters Kim and Nancy (Steve). She is also survived by her twin sister Sue and sister Pearl. Sally lived in Nanaimo for the past 36 years, and in Kamloops , BC for 11 years prior, where she worked at Sears during this Ć&#x;me, and recently reĆ&#x;red in 2014. Her smile, cheerful personality and caring and generous nature touched many people’s lives and hearts in that Ć&#x;me and she will always be remembered. Sally adored children, animals, and loved baking, especially for other people. She enjoyed trips with her husband to the Casinos where she had incredible luck with gambling! Her family would like to graciously thank the enĆ&#x;re dedicated staÄŤ at Zoyal :ubilee Hospital who helped us during this trying Ć&#x;me. As per Sally’s reĆ‹uest no funeral service will be held. In leiu of Ňowers please make a donaĆ&#x;on to the SPCA in her honour. Sally is now up there in the ‘Big Casino in the Sky’. She will be forever missed, but forever in our hearts. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333
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Richard (Mac) McGregor Bryans Perrett Passed away peacefully at Dufferin Place on March 27th 2015 He is predeceased by his Wife, Rachel Irene (Romeril) Perrett. Son, Richard Greg Perrett. His Father, Percival Frank and Mother, Ada Marjorie (Glover) Perrett and Sister, Doreen Zuback. He is survived by his daughters Jean (Norm) Faganello and Susan (Bruce) Burnyeat; ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and two great, great, great grandchildren. Mac was Born in Magrath, Alberta on July 3rd, 1922 and was married in Vancouver BC on October 17th 1942. A Funeral Service for Mac was held at 2 pm on Monday, March 30th in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Glen Eagle Crescent, Nanaimo. Interment to follow on Tuesday, March 31st at 1 pm in Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. The family would like to convey many thanks to his special care givers at Dufferin Place. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those so desiring, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644
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GARDENING
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TRADES, TECHNICAL Commercial Transport/ Heavy-Duty Mechanic
PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Ladysmith location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation ✱Afternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:
LADYSMITH PRESS 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC V9J 1A2
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
International & or Cummins engine exp. would be an asset. CVIP endorsement pref. Check us out at: www.wilsonandproctor.com Email or fax, 250-385-1741 mike@wilsonandproctor.com
PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE EXCELLENT Touch. Richard (Downtown). Call (250)668-3714.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.
CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.
COMPUTER SERVICES
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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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OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
HAULING AND SALVAGE JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.
Gutter cleaning Wash vinyl siding De-mossing roofs Pressure washing Windows
BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca
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GARDENING
HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096
LANDSCAPING
Picture Perfect Landscaping; specializing in trimming, pruning and garden maintenance Call Kevin Gray 250-713-8414 REGULAR TUESDAY organic waste pick-up. Call (250)6689563. www.wolvergreen.com
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200 KENMORE WASHER & dryer, older model, nice & clean, exc. working order, $150 for both obo. Must haul away. Call (250)756-0761. MAPLE WALL Unit 2 glass doors, & storage, fits 53” TV, $125. Call (250)933-4000.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $895. 250-816-1242.
FREE: RECLINER, fairly good cond. You pick up and move. Call (250)753-1993. FREE SOLID wood end table w/pattern inlay on top. $50. Call (250)933-4000.
FRIENDLY FRANK 6 DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lostâ&#x20AC;? series, $25. 2 bags of Lego, $10 each. Call (250)756-1762. CHEST FREEZER, 33.25hx31.5wx22.75. $50. Call 250-390-5405. DEEP FREEZE: 7 yrs old, compact, works well, $85. Call (250)758-4843. GOLF CLUBS: 1 righthand menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete w/ bag. $99 obo. (250)758-1652 Records: Approximately 90; Mostly Opera and Classical $40. takes the lot. 758-1533. RUGBY SHIRT #7, 2004, England. (never worn) Blue/ red. $55. firm. (250)754-8824.
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Six person Hunter Green complete with power pack and folding lid. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent condition. $1200. O.B.O. email: maxwil@telus.net
250-751-0961 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER DOUBLE WIDE modular in Sea Breeze park, 55+, very modern/spacious, 2 bdrms, 2.5 bath. Private lot, must see. $105,900. (250)802-9234. PANORAMIC Ocean views, 2 bdrm & 4 bdrm income property in Nanaimo. 250-753-0160.
RENTALS
SMALL BAR fridge, hardly used $45. (250)729-8717.
APARTMENT/CONDO
STEEL FILING CABINET: 2- drawer; legal sized $20. 250-591-8161
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 1 bdrm furnished, city/ocean view, clean & quiet building. NS/NP. References. Call (250)753-1930.
WARDROBEONE top shelve, 30x20.5x72â&#x20AC;?, $80. Call (250)753-1829.
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
GARAGE SALES CENTRAL- 2233 Dockside Way, Apr 4 & 5, 9-2pm. Household items and furniture. French Creek - 1330 Gilley Cr. Estate Sale. Fri/Sat/Sun. Apr 3/4/5 (9-6) Lots of Vilas furniture, vintage stereo equip & records. Near new Auto-go 550 Ultra Lite Scooter,near new Evolution Walker & custom wheel chair. See website to preview @ wwwestateliquidators.ca NORTH NANAIMO- 5431 AltaVista Dr (off Lost Lake Rd). Sat, Apr. 4, 9-1pm. Plants, misc items, nails, screws, bird houses, cedar patio planters, privacy screens, trellis.
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NANAIMO: TOP flr 2 bdrm Apt. Clean and quiet building. Avail. Apr 1. Central location, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. NS/NP. Refs. $795/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES HAREWOOD- 2 bdrm sxs duplex, quiet tenants, F/S, W/D, microwave. $850 inclds hydro and utils. NP/NS. Avail now. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)753-1657.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 2 bdrm apartment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harbour viewâ&#x20AC;? N/P. refs. 250-729-1997. DOWNTOWN NANAIMOLarge 1 bdrm apartment. N/P. Refs. Call (250)729-1997. HOSPITAL AREA- Bach/1 or 2bdrm. Free H/W, heat. Free cable or net for 1 year for new tenants only. 250-616-1175. LADYSMITH: VERY close to downtown. Quiet, 1180 s.f. 2 baths, d/w, nice electric f/p, w/d, fenced, 2 animals allowed, town utilities included. Non smokers only, $850/mo. avail. May 1st. Call Catrina 250-245-5318. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. 1 bdrm $650, 2 bdrm $850, bachelor $600. Incl. heat & hot water, available April 1st. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. Call 250709-2765. www.meicorproperties.com
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MOBILE HOMES & PADS TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; 2 mobile home lots for rent at $450/mo; 1 on Family side and 1 Seniors. Call (250)245-3647.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION NEAR VIU- $550. for 2 rooms, bathroom + internet, cable. Share kitchen/laundry. Prefer quiet, working person or student. N/S. Avail now. 250-7530777. Central Nanaimo.
SUITES, LOWER N. NANAIMO bright 2Bdrm suite, high ceilings. F/S, W/D, microwave, near Woodgrove Mall, NS/NP. $850 +utils. 250390-1162 / 618-1046. Apr 1.
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Nanaimo elementary school children got a little advice from the pros. B.C. Lions football players Adam Bighill, Courtney Taylor and Matt McGarva visited several schools around the city this week as part of a Lions in the House tour across the province. They offered motivation, advice about decision-making and reminders about personal safety, and also engaged the students in athletic and team-building activities and signed autographs. “Ultimately it’s the power of positive choice, the role of teamwork, never giving up and always working hard to get what you want,” said Bighill after a talk at École Quarterway Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. “If you have a goal, that’s fine, but you’ve got to work for it. You have to make choices that
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B.C. Lions player Courtney Taylor, left, offers encouragement and his teammate Adam Bighill serves as referee as École Quarterway Elementary School students have a tug-of-war in the school gymnasium Tuesday afternoon.
reflect your goals.” Taylor told the students about an incident from his college days, when a teammate got kicked off the football team after lighting some f i re c r a c k e r s o f f in a trash bin and drawing a police response. “When you’re young, you’re going to make a lot of deci-
sions, and some are going to be good and some are going to be bad,” Taylor said. “We want to encourage them to always strive to make those good choices, and that’s all I want them to take out of this today.” McGar va urged students to pursue their areas of interest and find their
passion, and then Bighill talked about train safety, a longstanding CFL initiative. “We love sharing important messages that we feel they’ll listen to,” Bighill said. “If a kid hears the right things, sometimes it can send them in the right way, on the right path.”
Neither Bighill nor Taylor ever had the chance, as kids, to see their pro football heroes up close, and said it’s fun to generate that excitement. “To see how those kids interact with us and how they love the B.C. Lions, the feeling you get out of it, you can’t beat it,” Taylor said.
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B.C. Football Conference returns to balanced schedule The V.I. Raiders’ schedule might not be as easy as anticipated, and might not be as tough as last year – it might be somewhere in the middle. The B.C. Football Conference opted to move to a balanced schedule for the 2015 season. “We are excited for the new
schedule…” said Jeremy Conn, Raiders coach, in a press release. “We play everyone in the BCFC home and away, so I know that will make for better rivalries and matchups. Last year the Raiders were in the ‘top tier’ of the six-team league, meaning six of their 10 regular-
season games came against the Langley Rams and Okanagan Sun. If the format had held, the Raiders would have played six of their 10 games this year against the Victoria Rebels and Chilliwack Huskers. The Raiders start the 2015 regular season against the Rams on
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The Nanaimo Clippers are one win away from reaching the BCHL finals. Thanks to results on the out-of-town scoreboard this week, the Clippers can advance to the championship round if they can defeat the Penticton Vees tonight (April 2) in Nanaimo. The Vees beat the Chilliwack Chiefs 5-2 on Tuesday night in the Okanagan, so the Vees are 3-0 in the round robin, the Clippers are 1-1 and the Chiefs are 0-3. A win by the Clips tonight would mean the Chiefs can’t catch them, and the round robin would end. “It’s put us in a good spot,” said Jake Jackson, Clippers forward. C o re y R e n w i c k , another Clippers forward, said the 7-3 win over the Chiefs on Friday restored his team’s confidence heading into tonight’s huge test. “ We ’ r e super pumped for that game and we’re really confident now,” he said. Nanaimo lost 4-1 to Penticton to start the round robin, but the Clippers think they have a better idea now what it will take to have success against that opponent. “We’re a lot bigger team, so we’ve just got to use our size and strength gainst them and be a lot more physical,” Renwick said.
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Runners put best foot forward As we head into April, it’s time to catch up with members of Nanaimo’s Bastion Running Club who have been involved in several competitions during the past couple of months. Dedicated runners from the club take part each year in the Frontrunners Island Race Series. The series consists of eight road races of varying lengths held in different locations on the Island between January and April. The series is more than half over now, so this week we check out top Bastion Club results from the first four events… The first race in this year’ Island Series was the Harriers Pioneer 8K held in Saanichton in mid-January. A total of 605 runners took part, including 15 Bastion Club members. Of those, first to the finish line was Erin Burrett, whose time of 27 minutes and 16 seconds earned her 15th overall and sec-
ond in the F30-34 cat- in 39:39. Other locals egory. Next was Neil in the top 100 were Gaudet, eighth in the Gaudet with a time of M40-44 division with 39:54, Jones at 40:32 his time of 31:18, then and Damian Allen in Mark Blackell in 31:49 41:06. and Scott Jones in The third race in 32:23. Jane Campbell the Island Series finished second in was the Cedar 12K, the F50-54 group with hosted by the Basa time of 33:36. Kevin tion Club on Feb. 8. Stedmon was next in Durkin was the race 35:37 and John Durdirector and together kin placed second in with his team of volthe M65-69 unteers division in did a super thorpe 36:57. job of report At the organizing Ian Thorpe end of Janthe event Columnist uary came for the the second 382 parrace in the ticipants. series, the A total Cobble Hill of 31 of 10K. those were This time Bastion Jeremy runners, Clegg was including the first Bastion runClegg who was first ner to the finish line, to the finish line in a placing third overtime of 39:57. all and first in the In 13th spot was M35-39 group with a Darren Seaman, sectime of 33:01. Byron ond in the M40-44 Trajan was sixth in division, in 44:43, the M30-34 division while Johnston was at 37:50. A time of 25th overall and 38:53 gave Edwin fourth in the M45Johnston fourth 49 group in 47:02. among M45-49, while Gaudet’s time was Blackell finished 47:31, Blackell ran eighth among M45-49 48:47, Jones finished
in 49:23 and Allen in 49:56. First female Bastion runner to the finish line was Campbell, whose time of 52:13 gave her second in the F50-54 division. Also in the top 100 of the field was Ceri Jakobsen in 52:21 and Yanna Debelic who finished in 52:26 for first in the F45-49 group. Held in Colwood on the grounds of Royal Roads, the fourth race in the series was the Hatley Castle 8K. Gaudet was the Bastion leader, finishing fourth among M4044 in 31:38. Allen finished in 33:38. Debelic earned first place in the F45-49 division with her finishing time of 34:53. Just one second behind her was Norm Olsen in 34:54. After the Island Series concludes this month we’ll review results from the final four races. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.
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The VIBI Mariners broke through at the end of their road trip. Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Baseball Institute team won one of four games against the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs in Canadian College Baseball Conference play on the weekend. VIBI lost 3-2 and 6-0 on Saturday,
then got doubled up 10-5 in Sunday’s early game before finishing the trip with an 11-8 victory. Andrew Evernden went 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run and three RBIs in the win, while Bryce Crosbie and Nathan Wedgewood had two hits apiece. Kris Phillips earned the win on the mound.
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