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The City of Nanaimo will fight the province’s order to remediate the Colliery dams. Nanaimo city council voted 8-1 at an open meeting Monday to request a stay against the provincial order for the dams and file an appeal with the Environmental Appeal Board. It will also send the Dam Safety Section a beautification and dam-hardening remediation proposal, which is anticipated to address potential safety hazards and add extra features, like an amphitheatre and wheelchair ALTERNATE OVERTOPPING ramp, for method from engineering less than $3 firm GSI introduced as million. possible solution to Coun. Jim Colliery dam remediation. Kipp introThe city is asking the duced the Dam Safety Section for idea – an a stay on its order to alternaremediate the century-old tive overstructures. topping method from the engineering firm GSI – which he said is part of an effort to come up with a solution that’s acceptable. It’s a credible method and least expensive and least intrusive, according to supporter Coun. Bill Bestwick, who called for a stay and appeal based on the information and the need for time to pursue the option. It’s unknown if council will be able to get a stay, which, if granted, would prevent the city from having to do remediation while the province’s order is in dispute. The stay is estimated to cost $20,000 to $40,000 to prepare and the city’s solicitor has advised it’s difficult to get. City bureaucrats are also not convinced the province will accept the alternative option.

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Robbery nets jail sentence Michael Wayne Drew Zabloski, 21, received a five-year sentence in Nanaimo provincial court yesterday for his role in the January robbery of the Terminal Park liquor store. In addition, he will serve one year for aggravated assault to run consecutive to the robbery conviction. He also received a two-year concurrent sentence for a home invasion, according to Nanaimo RCMP. Chance Kenton Nicol, 21, was also charged in the robbery and pleaded guilty in March, which earned a two-year sentence. Police say a third man is in custody in another province for a separate offence and his involvement in the robbery is still under investigation. During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shotgun into the store ceiling and bear spray was discharged at one of the store employees. No one was injured.

currENt chiEf Tom Whipps set to retire at the end of June. By Tamara Cunningham THe NeWs BulleTIN

The District of Lantzville has hired former Saanich chief administrative officer Paul Murray to lead a fire services review. Council voted 6-1 to hire Murray, who’ll do an estimated $6,300 review of the fire department and the district’s options to replace outgoing fire chief Tom Whipps. The chief’s position is currently volunteer, with a $12,000 honorarium. A district report shows the consultant will look at costs and implications for fire service options, which could see the municipality keep the status quo position, move to an in-house full-career fire service, or contract out fire protection. The report will also include an overview of the existing service and input as well as feedback from the fire department. Whipps told council at an open meeting Monday that he still has concerns about the consultant’s lack of fire credentials. Coun.

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The trial date for the accused in the April 2014 Nanaimo Western Forest Products mill shooting is expected to be set on May 25. Kevin Douglas Addison, 47 at the time of the incident, is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder and two counts of attempted murder in relation.

A preliminary hearing took place in March and while it was thought a date would be set on Monday, it was pushed back. “[We want] to make sure everything is ready before we set a date, basically that’s it,” said Scott Van Alstine, Crown counsel.

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Dave Scott, however, said it’s better to have somebody from the outside and who has interview skills and management experience. Coun. Jennifer Millbank said she’s sensitive to the concern the consultant might not have specific experience on the floor or managing a fire hall, but under the circumstances, the district has to get the review done. “He may not be perfect. He may not be the ideal candidate, but the clock is ticking and it’s more important to me in this stage of the game that we get it accomplished,” she said. The review is expected to take five days. Whipps is expected to retire at the end of June.

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A new training guidebook could help firefighters train quickly to prevent injuries or deaths. The Structure Firefighters Competency and Training Playbook was sparked by the death of Chad Schapansky, a Clearwater, B.C., volunteer firefighter killed fighting a restaurant fire in 2004. The incident highlighted the need for minimum training standards for all firefighters to ensure their safety when attacking a fire from inside a building, dealing with hazardous materials or other dangerous tasks. B.C. fire chiefs, fire training officers and the fire commissioner office collaborated on the playbook to revise training standards set out in 2003. Gordon Anderson, B.C. fire commissioner, said the playbook focuses training on minimum standards.

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“Previously the standard was the (National Fire Protection Association) standard itself, in its entirety, which is a very far-reaching and wide, in scope, document and what it essentially did is include all types of training,” Anderson said. “Whether or not you actually provide certain types of service, you’d still be bound by that training standard.” Safety is the primary concern, but benefits of standardized certification also include transferable personnel skills between fire departments. Craig Richardson,

Nanaimo fire chief, said municipal departments won’t be affected much because of the levels of continual training provided to full-time firefighters, but there will be some pressure to get volunteer or paid-on-call department staff trained up. “Where there’ll be an impact is on Protection Island, where they’re operating without full-time staff or are in a delayed response until fulltime staff get there,” Richardson said. Rural paid-on-call departments also will be spending more money on training. Certification means

incurring fees for writing tests and having them evaluated, but there are options for how the training is carried out. John Marmot, Lantzville Fire Department deputy chief, said much of its training can be done in-house and in co-operation with Parksville Volunteer Fire Department to keep costs down. Lantzville’s 27 paidon-call firefighters can do most of the theory work at home. “These guys then get a certificate at the end of it, which I think is good and it’s good for their resumés as well,” Marmot said. Ron Gueulette, Cranberry Volunteer Fire Department chief, said his 35 firefighters are doing online training offered through the Justice Institute of B.C., but there are there are 33 exams to cover and just writing each exam costs $25. For a fire department that normally budgets $10,000 a year for training it’s a big expense. “You go through that pretty fast,” Gueulette said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Community schools extended to north end

plEaSaNt vallEy and Rock City elementary schools become hubs for area. By Karl yu The News BulleTiN

The Nanaimo school district is looking to bring the community school model to the north end of Nanaimo. The current model sees two groups – or families – of community schools in Harewood and Cedar, and a report from Bob Esliger, assistant school superintendent, recommends going to a three-zone model. The northern zone would consist of

Rock City and Pleasant Valley elementary schools. South and central zones would each have two coordinators, while one coordinator would be responsible for the north, he said. Individualized student programming during and after school, and increased staffing to enhance student

safety, not only after school but also on evenings and weekends, would be amongst the things offered. According to Dale Burgos, school district spokesman, the current model focuses on certain areas in Nanaimo, but there are vulnerable students across the whole district. “When you have a community schools program like this, it will address the vulnerable students in those schools.

Instead of only focusing on certain areas, it’s including all students,” Burgos said. “That’s a big piece behind it.” Esliger said there has been an evolution to the community school model. When it first started, a school became a community school and there would be a coordinator that would only work at that particular school. “But as we’ve evolved in our district, our community

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put it into service.” The bright-red truck, nicknamed ‘April’ by the fire chief, was approved for purchase in 2013 following replacement recommendations in a fire underwriters survey. Costs were originally estimated at $375,000, but has seen increases to the budget, including by $8,523 last year to accommodate changes around service and safety.

The district paid a net $524,354, which includes a GST rebate. It also plans to sell the 34-year old engine No. 4 for surplus. The new truck is expected to be in service when training is complete in four to six weeks, but will be on display for residents at the department’s annual garage sale Saturday (April 18). news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Adults and children will have an opportunity to experience a trial first-hand at Nanaimo provincial court on Law Day this Saturday (April 18). As part of Law Week festivities that celebrate the signing of the Charters of Rights and Freedoms, the Front Street courthouse will host a number of events, including a mock trial with children serving as jury, according to Laura Tay-

lor, a family law lawyer and organizer. Volunteers putting on the trial will be in costume as the case of Regina versus the Big Bad Wolf will be heard and the Three Little Pigs will be called to testify, according to Taylor. “There’s a verdict as to whether the Big Bad Wolf should be guilty on all counts or not, so that’s a lot of fun.” In addition, Nanaimo RCMP will be demonstrating police dog services. The police will also demonstrate Walk the Line, which will see children donning goggles that mimic alcohol impairment while trying to complete a roadside impairment test. “There are tours of the sher-

iff’s cells downstairs ... The RCMP will also [do] a talk on drugs on the streets of Nanaimo, the facts and current concerns. We’re also having a Crown counsel who’s part of a domestic violence organization in the community who will be doing a talk on Nanaimo’s response to domestic violence,” Taylor said. While photos aren’t usually allowed in the courthouse, there will be an exception made for Law Day, and still photos will be allowed in the mock trial room. No other video or photos can be taken anywhere else in the building. Events will run between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Saving school comes at cost

Rumours of Cedar Secondary’s demise were greatly exaggerated. Nanaimo school district trustees voted last week to recommend the re-opening of the high school in 2016. It shouldn’t come as any surprise, as that course of action was central to the election platform of several trustees. By re-opening Cedar Secondary, they are, in a way, keeping an election promise. At the same time, they have put themselves in position to break another election promise – the promise do what’s best for students across the school district. With the school district projecting multimillion-dollar budget shortfalls every year, an extra school on the books spreads resources more thinly. The secretary-treasurer will crunch the numbers and create a workable budget, but it’s not going to be pretty. The school board chairman suggested that recent community consultation justifies the trustees’ decision. The process, however, was of questionable value so soon after the election – trustees received a mandate then. The stack of surveys is mostly a mishmash of wildly varied viewpoints. Parents wrote about their kids, or their educational philosophy, or the good ol’ days, or they simply bashed the government. Parents who filled out the surveys didn’t have to make the math work – that’s up to the school board and district staff. And trustees made it a whole lot tougher, now, with an extra school and no further funding. It should be noted that this past weekend, almost all the trustees attended a rally calling for greater funding of public education, and some had stern words for the provincial government. They have to ask for more money because that’s their best hope, now, of balancing the budget in the coming years. It’s great news for Cedar that a high school is returning to that neighbourhood. It’s a fine school. It’s a community asset. It’s a lot of things, but in NanaimoLadysmith school district, it’s not a solution, and we need solutions. 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.

There isn’t the will to get treaties signed The B.C. Treaty Commission House of Commons in Ottawa, if and its federal and provincial it ever is. financiers put on a brave These elaborate ceremonies show last week, celebrating will never be viewed the same a ‘milestone’ in negotiations again after the release of for a modern treaty with five federal treaty advisor Doug Vancouver Island First Nations. Eyford’s report last month. The A regional group representing Te’mexw event seemed to have the Songhees, Beecher Bay, an extra urgency after Eyford’s T’Souke, Malahat and Snawobservation that much of this Naw-As (Nanoose) costly activity has First Nations become a job creation B.C. have reached the program for those VIEWS “agreement in involved. principle” stage of These Vancouver Tom Fletcher negotiations with Island communities Black Press Canada and B.C., after deserve credit for 20 years of treaty setting aside their talks. own territorial This is similar disputes. It’s more to the treaty than most have done. finalized in 2007 Eyford concluded with another fiveafter a long summer member Vancouver of meetings last Island group called year that many Maa-Nulth First Nations. The treaty negotiation teams in Te’mexw Treaty Association this province and across agreed to accept 1,565 hectares the country show no such of provincial Crown land and inclination. $142 million in federal cash to In B.C. and elsewhere in settle its historic aboriginal Canada, there is a “conspicuous title. lack of urgency in negotiations” Alas, agreement in principle is and “sharp divisions” between but the fourth of sixth stages. parties, most of which have Now a platoon of lawyers been at the table for a decade takes over from the roomful of or more, Eyford found. negotiators to produce the final This latest Vancouver Island legal text. It will be years before treaty, assuming it is ever this treaty can be presented finalized, would at least in part to the B.C. legislature and the replace the Douglas Treaties,

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signed by B.C.’s colonial governor James Douglas in the 1850s. One of the biggest missing pieces in the latest agreement in principle is the share of federally regulated fisheries. This has been a theme of B.C. Treaty Commission reports in recent years, as Ottawa holds up treaties for years because it is unable or unwilling to offer shares of salmon in particular. Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sharing these rights while maintaining conservation of fish stocks has been more than Ottawa, and in some cases neighbouring aboriginal communities, have been able to manage. Eyford’s findings, and the B.C. government’s sudden refusal to keep staffing a B.C. Treaty Commission that shows so little progress, have sent one overdue message. If participants aren’t prepared to make real compromises and show a willingness to conclude agreements rather than drag them out, they should leave and come back when they are ready to do so. u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.

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Ramona Simard has her photo taken at the Families Against Cuts to Education rally by an event organizer, Sarah Miller, on Sunday at Maffeo Sutton Park.

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Burn trash, don’t truck it To the Editor,

Re: City looks at automated garbage trucks, April 2. Nanaimo still has a chance to evolve into a leader on the Island. All over the world today new technology is proving fruitful. Dozens and more power plants are switching away from dirty coal burning to a new, 75 per cent less polluting

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Across the province right now you would be hard pressed to find a school district that isn’t struggling trying to balance its budget, some with upwards of $15 million shortfalls; could it be that all of them just don’t know how to manage their money? Or is it more likely that the chronic underfunding by our government is finally at a breaking point? There is a lot of finger pointing at school boards for not being able to find these mysterious savings and “lowhanging fruit” our government keeps mentioning, as if school boards across the province have

every child in this province if even their basic school conditions depend on how much their parents can fundraise? I don’t believe closing a few schools will solve our underfunding issues; it may allow us to balance our budget this year, but when the next set of cuts come we will be right back in this position, debating what school or community deserves funding more. Until we, as parents and a community take a stand and demand better funding for our children and schools the government will keep cutting.

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Voting is a good way to get government to listen To the Editor,

While there is much hand wringing and crocodile tears about so-called voter apathy there is actually some satisfaction in certain parties that some segments of the population don’t vote much. New barriers such as additional voter ID to prevent the non-crime of electoral fraud is really designed to eliminate many who are poor or who have unstable housing arrangements such as students and lowpaid workers. That makes it easier to concentrate on pleasing older, settled, often wealthier people who vote in greater numbers. Polls from Nanaimo-Ladysmith indicate that 36.5 per cent of voters did not vote in the last election. Extrapolating from national figures,

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Banners project paints new relationships Festival of Banners changing hands after more than two decades BY NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEWS BULLETIN

In a few weeks’ time, hundreds of banners will grace the streets of Nanaimo. The banners are not corporate advertisements, nor are they plain and boring. They’re colourful, unique and created by residents of the Harbour City as part of a nearly three-decade long project known as the Festival of Banners. This year’s banners theme is My Favourite Things, which requires participants to create banners that highlight the things they enjoy most. “They don’t have to be artists either,” said Brenda Peck, Festival of Banners project coordinator. “Anybody who likes to draw is more than welcome.” Upon completion, the banners will be displayed throughout the city between May and October. The Festival of Banners began in 1987 and was been organized and paid for by the Nanaimo Art Gallery. However, this year’s festival is a joint project between the gallery and the Nanaimo Arts Council, which will become the festival’s sole

organizer beginning in 2016. “They [Nanaimo Ar ts Council] are excited about it and they are excited to make it grow into hundreds of banners,” Peck said.

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Festival of Banners project coordinator Brenda Peck.

Peck, who has been the festival’s project coordinator for the last 15 years, is responsible for making sure the 200 banners that will be created this year are properly painted and prepared for display. “It is not just a matter of coming in and painting a banner,” Peck said. In order to ensure the ban-

ners will survive the weather conditions, Peck monitors each of the painters’ progress. “One thing you have to be careful with these banners is that if you over paint them then they can rip,” Peck said. “If you under paint them then they will also rip. You really have to watch everybody paint because every molecule of fabric has to be covered.” Peck also determines where the completed banners will go on display, which she says is a delicate and time-consuming process. “I don’t just look at it,” she said. “I think about what stores and what businesses are around.” After 15 years of being the project coordinator, Peck has made plenty of friends and says that is what keeps her coming back each year. “It is the people,” Peck said. “I consider us all a family of painters.” To paint a banner or for more information about the Festival of Banners, please visit the Nanaimo North Town Centre, 4750 Rutherford Rd., or visit www.nanaimoartgallery.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Kim Denton applies paint to a banner inside Nanaimo North Town Centre on April 2. Denton’s banner is titled Roger in honour of her stepfather who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The banner is just one of 200 that will be created as part of this year’s Festival of Banners.

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A Dover Bay Secviolin and theatre. ondary School stu“It is a really great dent will be showcas- performance,” ing her talents this Krynowsky said. “It weekend. is all of the top perOn Sunday (April formers as well as 19) at St. Andrew’s all of the representaUnited Church, Kate tives performing.” Krynowsky will be Krynowsky has reading a monologue been involved a numfrom The Effect of ber of theatrical proGamma ductions Rays on includMan-ining the the-Moon Nanaimo Marigolds UPPER ISLAND Theatre by Paul Group’s MUSIC FESTIVAL’S Zindel produchonours at the tion of Performance takes Upper Pirates of place this sunday Island the Panto at st. Andrew’s Music as well united Church, 311 Festival’s as Dover Fitzwilliam st., from Honours Bay Sec2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Perforondary mance. School’s “I am super recent production of excited,” Krynowsky 9 to 5. said. “I have gone to Following the honsee it [Upper Island ours performance, Music Festival’s Hon- Krynowsky, as ours Performance] well as many other for the past couple of performers in the years now.” festival, will head to Krynowsky is one Powell River to parof countless number ticipate in the Provinof young performers cial Performing Arts at the festival, which competition in May. features showcases For information, by students, who are please visit www. between the ages of 8 nanaimomusicfestiand 18, in a variety of val.com. fields such as piano, arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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VIU graduate earns multiple awards A former Vancouver Island University student has had her work recognized south of the border. Earlier this month, creative writer Shelley Stein-Wotten saw her online web series All My Pants win three awards at the Los Angeles Web Series Festival, which were held on April 4 in California. All My Pants won the award for Outstanding Student Series, Outstanding Series Premise and Outstanding Score. “We were just over the moon to be recognized that many times for our little series,” Stein-Wotten said. Stein-Wotten hails from Nanaimo and graduated from Vancouver Island University’s

creative writing and journalism program in 2011. The Nanaimoite then attended the Vancouver Film School, where she studied writing and graduated in 2013. The web series, which was cowritten by Stein-Wotten and Dan Christensen, focuses on a pair of blue jeans named Gene, who is trying to get ahead in life. In addition to the show’s success in California, All My Pants was named as an official selection of the Korea Web Festival. For more information and to watch the online series, visit www.youtube.com/allmypantswebseries. You can also follow the series on Twitter @AllMyPants.

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Gordon Lafleur Photography is looking for mothers and daughters who would like to participate in our 17th annual “Tribute to Mothers and Daughters” portrait exhibit. The show will open May 10th at the Quality Resort Bayside (Parksville). We’d love to include a variety of age groups as well as multi-generation portraits. If this is something you have always wanted to do, please call us immediately. We will not charge a session fee for any of the participants, and portraits included in the exhibit will be available at special one-time only prices.

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The Port Theatre expansion project is well on track and there could be some big news on the horizon. According to Port Theatre general manager Bruce Halliday, the theatre recently engaged in a “very positive meeting” with a potential naming sponsor for the community performing arts centre. “The word is that they will be getting back to us very soon,” Halliday said. The Port Theatre Society is currently seeking $8 million to help pay for the expansion, which would be added

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application for a $2.5-million grant from Heritage Canada. Halliday said that the project is well on track. “Design is going well and we are moving into the final phase of design,” Halliday said. There is no exact time frame on the anticipated sponsorship announcement. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Party features local talent The Crimson Coast Dance Society’s upcoming Wee Tipple Festival will feature local musician Steve Jones, who has also has taught music at Vancouver Island University. The event, which is

a fundraiser for the dance society, takes place at the Grand Hotel on Friday (April 17) at 7 p.m. For more information, including ticket prices, please visit www.crimsoncoastdance.org.

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REACHOUT PSYCHOSIS concert tour features performance by Vancouver rock band Froghead. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN

A number of Harbour City high school students will be educated about psychosis this week. On Thursday and Friday (April 16-17), students at John Barsby Secondary School and Woodlands Secondary School will be educated about the devastating mental condition through an interactive concert organized by ReachOut Psychosis, a program run by the B.C. Schizophrenia Society and HereToHelp. “We really want to decrease the stigma about not wanting to talk about mental illnesses,” ReachOut Psychosis tour coordinator, Susan Nase, said. The ReachOut Psychosis event includes

a performance by Vancouver band Froghead and a tap dance performance from Nase. Froghead member Mike Young will also give a speech about how psychosis affected his life. “We include music and dancing and a lot of demos and interactive stuff with prizes to keep the kids really engaged,” Nase said.“It is a heavy topic ... and so we feel that this way the message will get through more effectively.” Psychosis is a severe mental condition that causes people to become delusional and hallucinate. Patients who suffer from psychosis or a psychotic episode fail to distinguish between reality

and fiction. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, psychosis affects roughly three per cent of the population and symptoms typically occur when people are in their teens and early 20s.Those who experience psychosis for more than six months are diagnosed as having schizophrenia. Nase says the point of ReachOut Psychosis is to raise awareness with teenagers and young adults, who are most at risk of experiencing psychosis. “It is something you should be just as comfortable talking about as if you had a broken leg,” Nase said. ReachOut Psychosis began in 2005 and performs to more than 20,000 students provincewide each year. For more information, please visit www.reachoutpsychosis.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Graphic design students from Vancouver island university will be showing off their skills tomorrow night. On Friday (April 17) the design students will be hosting synapse, a public exhibition that showcases their work for the year, at the Vancouver island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon st., at 5 p.m. The event will include a presentation by graphic designer Matt salik, owner of Bully Design Co. For more information, please visit www. synapse-2015.ca.

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The applicant proposes to amend the Electoral Area ‘A’ Official Community Plan (OCP) to re-designate a portion of the property located at 2930 Trans Canada Highway and the adjacent road area (650 m2) from “Rural” to “Commercial” and to expand the boundary of the South Wellington Industrial-Commercial Development Permit Area to align with the proposed boundaries of the “Commercial” designation. The applicant also proposes to rezone the property and adjacent portion of Beck Road (650 m2) from Rural 4 Zone and Commercial 5 Zone, Subdivision District ‘D’ to a Comprehensive Development (CD50), Subdivision District ‘D’ with limited commercial uses.

How will this affect me?

If adopted, these Amendment Bylaws will allow the legal reconstruction of an existing, nonconforming restaurant (Country Kitchen) which was damaged in a fire in May of 2014 within the subject property.

Where can I get more information?

A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant documents may be inspected at the meeting, or prior to the meeting at the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) office at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo until April 20, 2015. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. The public hearing for this bylaw will be chaired by Director McPherson or his alternate as a delegate of the Board. All persons who consider their interest in their property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission at the public hearing. Written submissions can also be provided in advance of the public hearing and must be received at the RDN office by 4:30 pm April 17, 2015 to ensure their inclusion in the public record.

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New! Flora Respir•Essence Natural Respiratory Relief Liquid Herbal tea extract used to help alleviate chest complaints, difficulty breathing, coughing and bronchitis. Removes excess mucus build-up and heals inflammation and soreness of the mouth and throat. It is a powerful blend of: Thyme, Licorice, English Plantain Herb Top, Stinging Nettle Herb Top, Cowslip Primrose Flower & Elecampane Root.

Natural Calm Ionic Magnesium Powder

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New Chapter’s extraction technologies helps to preserve a plant’s beneficial compounds, including its beneficial fats and oils.

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Organic Yams $ 79 1 lb $3 kg

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®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of $14,558/$16,275/$23,286/$27,381/$30,315 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/ Santa Fe XL FWD models and includes price adjustments of $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$,1,479. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. *The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback amount for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments of up to $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9%/2.99%. Biweekly lease payment of $70/$78/$114/$150/$170 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $9,100/$10,140/$14,820/$19,500/$22,100. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km.†Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96/96/84/84/84 months. Weekly payments are $35/$39/$57/$75/$85. $0/$0/$2,500/$250/$0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes Financing example: 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual for $14,558 at 0% per annum equals $35 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $14,558. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $14,558. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes ʕPrices of models shown: 2015 Accent GLS Auto/Elantra Limited/Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD/Santa Fe XL Limited AWD are $21,144/$26,794/$35,759/$41,444/$45,094. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795, levies and all applicable charges. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ʈFuel consumption for new 2015 Accent GLS (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Elantra Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2015 Tucson Limited AWD (HWY 9.3L/100KM; City 11.6L/100KM);2015 Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe XL Limited AWD (HWY 9.7L/100 KM; City 13.0L/100 KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∆The Hyundai Accent/ Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡†ʕΩ*Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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For 2015, Dodge introduces a new breed of Journey. One that has more visual appeal, lots of power and a few features to keep your drive exciting, even when it isn’t. Enter the Crossroad AWD edition. It’s clad in a Redline exterior pearl paint, and sparkles under the Californian sun or any sun for that matter. Thanks to distinctive front and rear fascias with platinum chrome accents, darktinted headlamps and tail lamps, and unique 19-inch

UP TO Thursday, April 16, 2015

Make that next road trip a journey by Alexandra Straub

The 2015 Dodge Journey. PHOTO submiTTed

black aluminum wheels, it tends to garner looks from all passersby. This particular Journey is a much better looking vehicle than I had anticipated and I’m impressed with how it has evolved since its introduction in 2009. But it’s not just looks alone that

SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 2WD KODIAK EDITION

STEP UP TO THE

IN TOTAL VALUE*

10,000

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†

2015 SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB WITH ALL-TERRAIN PACKAGE SHOWN

OFFERS END APRIL 30TH $4,500 $2,095 $1,000 $2,155 $250

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”<>

make this crossover one of the best selling products in the Dodge lineup, and one that has earned numerous accolades. Along the undulating SoCal roads, it was quite handy to have the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine under its hood for that extra bit of power I used climbing hills. It comes with a healthy helping of 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission that shifts with ease and smoothness. To read more, please visit www.drivewaybc.ca.

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2015 TERRAIN

STARTING FROM

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24,995 †

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2015 TERRAIN SLE-1 MODEL SHOWN

2015 SIERRA 1500

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA)/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab (1SA), or purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Kodiak Edition and GMC Terrain FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *$10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Kodiak addition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $31,741/$34,726, (includes $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30)/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30). Bi-weekly payment is $145/$155 for 24 months at 0.0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,000 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,530/$10,055, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $22,211/$24,671. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. † Purchase price includes $670 Loyalty Cash and a cash credit of $4,200 and applies to new 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1 FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.. <>The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. *†U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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FINAL MONTH!

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OFFER ENDS APRIL 30TH

10,000 MORE KILOMETRES

UP TO

DRIVE ON

SALE S E VE NT

FINAL MONTH!

LEASE +

UP TO 60 MONTHSΦ Φ

DOWN PAYMENT

On leasing offers only, on select models.

LEASING MADE FOR YOU!

That’s like paying only

+ 500 $

COMPETITIVE BONUS**

WEEKLY Ω

2015

LX MT

LEASE FROM

159

MONTHLY WITH

FINAL

MONTH

HWY / CITY 100KM: 6.1L/8.8L

DOWN AT

APR FOR 60 MONTHS¤

Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, and an $800 lease credit*. Consumers can elect to take an additional 10,000 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit. Offer based on new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $17,552¤. Forte SX AT shown ‡

2015

5-DOOR That’s like paying only

LX MT

2015

1.6L LX MT

That’s like paying only

WEEKLY Ω

FINAL MONTH Rio5 SX with Navigation shown

148

LEASE FROM $

FINAL MONTH

HWY / CITY 100KM: 6.3L/8.8L

‡

MONTHLY WITH

DOWN AT

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Soul SX Luxury shown ‡

APR FOR 60 MONTHS ¤

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173

MONTHLY WITH

DOWN AT

0.9%

APR FOR 60 MONTHS ¤

Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on new 2015 Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F) with a selling price of $18,732¤.

Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, and a $900 lease credit*. Consumers can elect to take an additional 11,250 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit. Offer based on new 2015 Rio5 LX MT (RO551F) with a selling price of $16,052¤.

FINAL CLEAROUT! 2015

CASH PURCHASE PRICE FROM

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∞

2015

LX MT

INCLUDES ALL- WHEEL DRIVE

INCLUDES A CASH CREDIT OF

6,150

CASH PURCHASE PRICE FROM

25,832

Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $5,850 in cash credit plus $300 dealer participationu. Offer based on new 2015 Rondo LX MT (RN551F) with a selling price of $23,132∞.

Finance

INCLUDES A CASH CREDIT OF

COMPETITIVE BONUS**

∞

5,000

Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $5,000 in cash creditw. Offer based on new 2015 Sorento LX AT AWD (SR75CF) with a selling price of $ 30,832∞. Rondo EX Luxury shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM: 6.3L/9.2L

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.

Sorento SX AT AWD 7-Seat shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM: 8.7L/11.8L

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Harris Kia

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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from April 1 to 30, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. ¤Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2015 Rio5 LX MT (RO551F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F) with a selling price of $16,052/$17,552/$18,732 is based on monthly payments of $148/$159/$173 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,535/$1,535/$1,715, $22 AMVIC fee, and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) for 60 months at 0%/0%/0.9% with a $0 down payment/equivalent trade, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Offer also includes a lease credit of $900/$800/$0. Total lease obligation is $8,901/$9,565/$10,373 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $6,252/$7,187/$8,981. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Offer ends April 30, 2015. ΩLease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. *Lease credit for 2015 Rio5 LX MT (RO551F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) is $900/$800 and available on lease offer only. Consumers can elect to take an additional 11,250 km/10,000 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit. Lease credit varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. **$500 Competitive Bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2015 Forte, 2015 Forte Koup, 2015 Forte5, 2015 Rondo and 2015 Optima from a participating dealer upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive cross-over vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. ∞Cash purchase price for the new 2015 Sorento LX AT AWD (SR75CF)/2015 Rondo LX MT (RN55IF) is $25,832/$16,982 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,715, $22 AMVIC fee, A/C tax ($100, where applicable) and a cash credit of $5,000/$5,850 and a dealer participation of $0/$300. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Offer ends April 30, 2015. Cash purchase credit for 2015 Sorento LX AT AWD (SR75CF)/ 2015 Rondo LX MT (RN551F) is $5,000/$6,150 and available on cash purchase offer only. Also, there is a dealer participation on the 2015 Rondo LX MT (RN551F) of $300. Cash purchase credit and dealer participation varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio5 SX with Navigation (RO759F)/2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758F)/2015 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75XF)/2015 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756F) is $26,695/$22,795/$27,295/$42,095/$32,295. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl AT/2015 Soul 2.0L GDI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. u

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, ≥, >, §, ≈ The Drive It Love It Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after March 3, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash) financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $55/$55 with a cost of borrowing of $2,928/$2,928 and a total obligation of $22,926/$22,926. >3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. The equivalent of $7/day for the 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) is equal to a Purchase Price of $17,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $48 with a cost of borrowing of $2,557 and a total obligation of $20,055. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $19,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $87 for a total obligation of $22,605. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as of July, 2014 for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under license by Chrysler Canada Inc.

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Drive it SALES EVENT

CANA CANADA’S #1-SELLING MINIVAN FOR OVER 31 YEARS

2015 DODGE D GRAND CARAVAN CANAD CANADA VALUE PACKAGE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

FINANCE FOR

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PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

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HAPPINESS IS IS HAPPINESS UNLOCKING YOUR YOUR HONDA HONDA UNLOCKING £ £

2015 2015 CR-V CR-V LX LX * LEASE $ * FOR LEASE $

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% # ‡ Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. ** includes freight and PDI. MSRP Weekly on$27,685 a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $27,685** includes freight and PDI.

Standard features include: Standard features include:powertrain • Earth Dreams™ technology • Earth Dreams™ technology Multi-angle rearview camerapowertrain Heated frontrearview seats camera • Multi-angle • Heated front seats Model shown: CR-V Touring RM4H9FKNX

Model shown: CR-V Touring RM4H9FKNX

2015 ODYSSEY LX 2015 ODYSSEY LX LEASE $ 1.99 APR @ 84 0 down FOR LEASE $ 1.99 APR @ 0 down FOR 84 *

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Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 $ payments. ‡ MSRP $32,045** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: RL5H2FE Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. ** MSRP $32,045 includes freight and PDI. Model shown: RL5H2FE Features available on select models include:

• HondaVAC™ Features available on select models include: • HondaVAC™ Lane Departure Warning and • Forward Collision Warning • Lane Departure Warning and • Forward Multi-angle rearview camera Collision Warning

• Multi-angle rearview camera

2015 PILOT LX 2015 PILOT LX LEASE $ 1.99 APR @ 103 0 down FOR LEASE $ 1.99 APR @ 0 down FOR 103 *

‡

‡ Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 $ payments. MSRP $37,095** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: YF3H2FE Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. ** MSRP $37,095 includes freight and Model shown: YF3H2FE Features available on PDI. select models include:

• Power tailgate Features available on select models include: • Power Multi-angle rearview camera • tailgate • Multi-angle Fuel efficientrearview Variablecamera Cylinder • ® Management engine • Fuel efficient Variable Cylinder Management® engine

bchonda.com bchonda.com *Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE (“Specified

Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$84.49/$102.50 leased at 1.99%/1.99%/1.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$0.00/$0.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, first *Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE (“Specified weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$21,967.40/$26,650.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$84.49/$102.50 leased at 1.99%/1.99%/1.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$0.00/$0.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, first Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$21,967.40/$26,650.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from April 1st through 30th 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details. Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from April 1st through 30th 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE (“Specified Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$84.49/$102.50 leased at 1.99%/1.99%/1.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$0.00/$0.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$21,967.40/$26,650.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/ suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from April 1st through 30th 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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April 2015

Spring Car Care Special section

Be prepared for summer trips

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The return of warm weather marks the return of road trips for millions of motorists across the country. Whether going to the beach or heading off to parts unknown, hitting the open road with the windows down is a time-honored tradition for drivers of all ages. But such road trips can prove disastrous if drivers don’t take the right steps to prepare their vehicles for spring and summer travel. The following are a few ways motorists can ensure their car is ready to tackle the open road. Tighten things up Loose parts, such as exhaust clamps, license plates and interior trim panels can create rattles and cause parts to get damaged or fall off. Wash your car A newly washed car not only looks good, but it’s often much

safer as well. Take your car to a car wash or auto detailer a few days before the trip and have the vehicle thoroughly cleaned. A thorough cleaning will remove dirt and grime from the vehicle’s undercarriage, not to mention unsightly bird droppings and water spots or salt stains leftover from winter. Fix foggy headlight lenses

Many spring and summer road trippers travel at night so their days can be spent soaking up some sun at the beach or lake. Before heading off for parts unknown, motorists should inspect their headlight lenses to reduce risk of accident. If the lenses are yellowed and foggy, that’s likely because salt, ozone and road debris has dulled them to a point where vision can be impaired, placing drivers and their passengers at risk. But foggy lenses don’t mandate an expensive headlight replacement. Products are available to restore lenses – ask your service centre to

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chips in the windshields are a common problem regardless of the season. But such damage is most prevalent in the winter because of the extra debris that’s on the road. These nicks and cracks need to get fixed as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading and resulting in the need for a windshield replacement. For any repairs, please contact your service centre and discuss the best options for your vehicle and your budget.

ULTIMAT E TRUCK OR VAN DETAIL

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recommend a brand. Check the battery Over time, battery terminals and cables will start to corrode. Such corrosion will eventually eat away at the battery’s parts, creating a bad connection that sooner or later will require the battery be replaced. Check the battery before your trip and remember to clean the battery periodically as part of routine vehicle maintenance.

Auto Detailing !

Shine on

Bryan Hildebrand, left, and Bryan Bosak from Touch Above at Nanaimo Toyota put the shine on a vehicle for spring.

smAll TAsks lead to big difference in comfort, safety.

ULTIMAT CAR DET E AIL

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WE’LL PICK UP & DROP OFF YOUR VEHICLE AT YOUR HOME OR PLACE OF WORK

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2555 BOWEN RD., NANAIMO

Auto and Marine Detailing and Micro Autobody - Complete Customization Centre TINT • WHEELS & RIMS • RUNNING BOARDS • SPRAY ON BED LINERS • ROOF RACKS

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Spring Car Care Special section

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Top to bottom service

Jeff Morpak, left, and Reuben Warren, Broco Glass shop managers, are a breath of fresh air for customers who need convertible car top service. Broco Glass staff also specialize in repairing car seat skins and servicing heated seats.

Brake time

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Gabe Grison resurfaces brake rotors at Nanaimo Honda, which has qualified and experienced specialists to maintain and repair your Honda.

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Eye for detail

Will Beardmore vacuums a car at Harris Mazda in Nanaimo. Harris Mazda has a full complement of specialized vehicle care offerings to protect the look of your vehicle.

Don’t Open Your Hood to Strangers. Bring it Home to Your Honda Team.

DENNIS KELLER SERVICE ADVISOR

OIL & FILTER CHANGE From

Includes Accelerated Service Check

4899

plus tax

WOW!

MICHELIN TIRES

00 REBATE

Per set of 4 Tires FROM HONDA See dealer for details

KEN BOUVET SERVICE ADVISOR APPOINTMENT COORDINATOR

SPRING TIRE SALE!!! LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE! Nanaimo Honda

Dealership Phone

250.758.3361

This panel has been reserved for information supplied by your local Honda Dealer and has not been reviewed by Honda Canada Inc. Please consult your Dealer for further details. Discount applies to Honda automotive Parts and Service only.

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Honda vehicles only

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JASON JONES SERVICE ADVISOR

WE CHECK YOUR CAR FOR RECALLS ON EVERY SERVICE VISIT.

2010 www.honda.ca

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2525 BOWEN RD. NANAIMO

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Spring SPECIALS WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS

OIL CHANGE

*includes 5L of 5W30 or 5W20 oil. Enviro levy & shop supplies extra. Does not include diesel and synthetic oil changes. Expires May 30/15.

INCLUDES: ✓Complimentary car wash and vacuum ✓42-point inspection ✓Free local pickup & drop off

2525 Bowen Road Nanaimo Call 1-888-325-5974 mazda.appointments@harrisauto.ca

MASSIVE TIRE SALE

¢ OVER *

Coupon expires May 30, 2015 *See store for details

COST!

Includes: ✓ Includes All Season & Winter Tires ✓ Free Tire Rotations! ✓ Free Nitrogen ✓ Free Car Wash & Vacuum ✓ Free Vehicle Inspection ✓ Tire storage available with the purchase of 4 tires

2525 BOWEN RD. NANAIMO

NANAIMO

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BAVARIAN IMPORTS AUTO REPAIRS

Volkswagen Specialists!

SUMMER IS COMING! Warranty Approved Oil Servicing & Maintenance On ALL Models

We don’t advertise specials. Our every day price is our special. Before you spend on costly repairs, it pays to phone and check us out!

Over 70 years of combined experience in servicing all Import and Domestic cars! New and used parts available. Discounts to students & seniors on labour!

1712 KIDSON RD. NANAIMO (off of McCullough)

250-729-8993

PROFESSIONALS

MAINTENANCE PACKAGE

Oil, Lube & Filter, Test Anti-Freeze and Condition, Rotate Tires

4995

Inspect front steering, shocks and struts Inspect exhaust system Test lighting and instrumentation Visual brake system inspection Test coolant and inspect all fluid levels and more!

Dale Hoskin & his team of licensed technicians will take care of all your vehicle repair needs, from brakes, tuneups, suspension to engine repairs & computer diagnostics.

Time for a change

Roger Williams, service technician, picks out some automotive summer attire from Kal Tire’s rolling stock at its Norwell Drive location. Spring is the time to check wheel alignment, change fluids and get your vehicle tuned up for summer driving.

See store for details Cannot be used with any other offer. • Cannot combine offers. • Any additional parts & labour extra. • Most cars and light trucks. • Plus environmental levy • Expires May 30, 2015.

REPAIRS & SERVICE TO ALL DOMESTIC & IMPORTED VEHICLES

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We specialize in Volkswagens but we do service ALL imports and domestic vehicles!

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TRUE SERVICE IS WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT. 837 Old Victoria Rd. 250-754-4456

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GIVE GIVEUS USAATRY... TRY... YOU’LL YOU’LLLL VE VEOUR OURSERVICE!!! SERVICE!!!

Metral Drive 6470 Metral Drive, Nanaimo BC V9T 2L8 P 250-933-3555 F 250-933-4111

Country Club Centre 130-3200 N. Island Hwy, Nanaimo BC V9T 1W1 P 250-729-3666 F 250-729-3662

Fast, Friendly and Always 2 Convenient Locations WARRANTY APPROVED! to Serve You! Great Canadian Oil Change G EARLY BIRD

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Mike Marx, service technician, performs a software update for a 2015 GMC Sierra 4x4’s audio system. Today’s cars are computers on wheels and Wheaton GM’s technical staff can iron out life’s occasional glitches with professional software update service to keep your GM product running without a hitch.

is a locally owned, family Great Canadian Oil Change run business. Drive in is a locally owned, family to their bright, modern run business. Drive in to location and relax in your one of their bright, modern vehicle with a cup of their locations and relax in your delicious coffee. Enjoy the vehicle with a cup of their ffast & friendly service. You’ll delicious coffee. Enjoy be done and on your way the fast & friendly service. before you know it! You’ll be done and on your way before you know it!

Country Club Centre

250-729-3666 Hours: Mon-Sat. Hours: Mon-Sat.8-6 8-6• •Sun Sun10-5 10-5

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No Need To Contact ICBC Go Directly To BROCO With every windshield replacement you receive: Deluxe Interior Cleaning Courtesy Car Car • Boat • Home • BusIness • Automotive Glass • Upholstery • Residential & Commercial Glass

6450 North Island Hwy., Nanaimo Phone: 250-390-2204 www.brocoautoglass.com

We will do a 30 point safety inspection, air conditioner performance check & tire rotation for

Expires May 31, 2015

Let our experienced service technicians remove the stress Plus a

FREE oil Change & Filter (up to 5 litres of oil, some restrictions apply)

Free shuttle service Monday to Saturday 7:30-5:30pm

COMPLIMENTARY WASH - CONVENIENT HOURS

Monday to Friday 7:30-11pm Saturday 8am-5pm

LAIRD WHEATON 2590 BOWEN ROAD • NANAIMO • www.lairdwheatongm.com

1-800-810-7009

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April 2015

Spring Car Care Special section Take steps to protect vehicle from hot weather Dramatic fluctuations in temperature can wreak havoc on automobiles. Extreme heat adds to an already high temperature under the hood, requiring ventilation and cooling systems to work that much harder. Proper maintenance and some hot weather guide-

lines can keep drivers safe and on the road when temperatures soar. Be sure the radiator is working properly and is filled with fluid at all times. Hot temperatures cause items to expand, such as air inside of tires. Make sure the tires are properly inflated so

blowouts do not occur. Keep up-to-date with oil changes and other routine maintenance. Proper air flow is essential to cool an engine and keep a vehicle air conditioning system operating efficiently. Park in the shade whenever possible.

GET THE NANAIMO MITSUBISHI VIP CARD for • ½ Price on your first service • Multi point inspection • Complimentary car wash • Complimentary washer fluid top-up • Oil & filter change* • Fifth and tenth service free! CLIP

Rob Foyd of Nanaimo Mitsubishi does a cooling system flush on a vehicle. The Nanaimo Mitsubishi service department has a full complement of trained technicians available to offer assistance.

ASK FOR ONE TODAY!

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Tire Rotation

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NANAIMO MITSUBISHI 2595 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo

250.758.5000

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Four-barrel of fun Ernie Sedola, Budget Brake and Muffler service manager, completes repairs on a four-barrel carburetor that mixes fuel and air for a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass’ 455 cubic inch V-8. The automotive industry might have gone on a ‘low-carb’ diet, but Budget Brake and Muffler has the skill set to satisfy folks who drive the classics. THE NEWS BULLETIN

Full Service Auto Repairs Seasonal Service Special

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• Oil, Lube & Filter • Test Radiator Coolant • Battery Analysis • Testing of Emergency Lights • Check Wipers & Washers • 4 Wheel Tire Rotation & Inspection • Written Brake Inspection • Check All Fluid Levels • Inspect Belts • Most cars & light trucks.

95 PLUS TAX

Not valid with any other offer. Expires May 31, 2015

FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIRS! 3575 Shenton Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 2H1 • 250-758-8991

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

ENGAGEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

COMING EVENTS

Lucas Benjamin

Mrs. Georgina Windle and Ms. Pam Findlay, both of Nanaimo, BC, announce the the engagement engagement of of Mrs. Mrs. BC announce Windleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter

December 7, 2007 ~March 21, 2015

Wetklo, (Age 7)

Christina Windle Christopher Findlay theson sonofofMs. Ms.Findlay. Findlay.

Lucas was a loving big brother and precious son. He had a passion for Lego, enjoyed art class, family-time, and playing at the beach. He loved his baby brother immensely. He had many achievements: playing piano, skiing, riding his bike, learning to read and swim. Having cancer didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop him from learning, growing, and enjoying life. He taught many people about true faith and bravery. A Celebration of Life will be held later this spring.

A March 5, 2016 wedding is planned.

LINDA McCOURT April 20, 2014 It has been a year since we talked, since we shared our stories. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it then. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what an impact your death would have. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know I would miss our daily talks so much. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know your words of wisdom would continue to be heard. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how many lives you had touched. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know you had touched mine. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know we were friends. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it then. But now I do. I miss you, my friend Teresa xo

SMITH, Harvie Emile February 17, 1928 - April 6, 2015 With heavy hearts, the family wishes to announce Harvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing on Monday, April 6, 2015. Harvie was born in Winnipeg and raised on a dairy farm in Treherne, Manitoba. He became an engineer and spent over 30 years working with the Department of National Defence. Hockey was the love of Harvieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and at the age of 80 he was still playing. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by them and his many friends. Harvie is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Kevin (Babe), Michael (Anna), and Leonard, daughters Christine (Grant) and Cindy, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Ron Horne. We would like to thank Dr. Blair RudstonBrown, Dr. Peter King and the nurses on the third floor at NRGH. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. No service by request.

Serenity isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t freedom from the storm, but peace ďŹ l here within theplease storm.

To remember a loved one with an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In Memoriamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tribute,

contact Frankie at: 250-734-4609

DEATHS

Frank Peter John Velsen 84, of Gabriola Island, quietly passed away at the Nanaimo Seniors Village on March 28, 2015. Frank was born August 12, 1930, in the Netherlands toÂ Pieter and Margarite (Quast) Velsen,Â He was raised in IndonesiaÂ where he spent most of his early childhood. He came to Canada on one of theÂ immigrantÂ ships, landing in Halifax in 1954. Frank was a prolific reader and was continually learning. He was known for his endless sense of humour and love of nature - the songs of the birds and the howl of the wolf were music to his ears. He had the ability to enjoy life wherever it took him. Frank worked at a job he truly loved at the Nanaimo Biological Station for 30 years where, in addition to other accomplishments, he pioneered new photography techniques of salmon egg development. He always looked forward to spending time with his family and friends and he always had time for a chat, a joke and a smile. Frank is survived by his wife, Anne Velsen (Brown); his sister and her husband, Jan Roelof & Eveline Branbergen; daughter, Christine Velsen; son; Martin Velsen, son and wife; Adam & Josee Velsen, grandchildren; Keana & Kaleb and brother in-law and wife, Doug andÂ KathyÂ Brown. He was a true gentleman, forever in our hearts! At Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will only be a small gathering of family and close friendsÂ honoringÂ andÂ celebrating his life.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 Vancouver Island Visitor Magazine Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

WAVE BABES Dragon Boat Team are hosting a Think Pink Event at Woodgrove Centre, Sat. April 18, 9-4. Collecting electronics, scrap metal, and recyclable beverage containers. Proceeds to Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. wave.babes@nanaimo.ca

www. bcclassiďŹ ed.com

LEGALS

1-855-310-3535

Notice is hereby given to the following tenants with overdue rent of storage lockers holding miscellaneous items, at North Nanaimo Rentals of 4770 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3 250-758-0212, as of March 1, 2015. Paul Dooley-locker 57 Bruce & Janet Vaughn-locker 8 Daniel Fredrichs-locker 30 Ken Shepherd-locker 3 Shawn Krause-locker 6 Joshua Sandwald-locker 100 Ryan Descoteau-locker 51 Wylie Mitchell-locker 10 Jack Lotoski-locker 25 Don West-locker 37 The contents of these lockers will be sold by auction and the money generated will be applied towards past due rent, unless full past due payments are received by April 23, 2015 as per the warehouse liens act. In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 9, 2015, at the 4200 block of Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Nanaimo RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, BCLP: 235 MXH, VIN: WVGEM67LX4D043719, on or about 22:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2763, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Re: The Estate of Jennifer Heather Robertson, formerly of 131 Newdale Place, Nanaimo, British Columbia who died on the 26th day of March, 2015, at Nanaimo, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the above-named deceased are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to Peter Banks, at 10860B Chemainus Road, Ladysmith B.C. V9G 2A5, on or before the 23rd day of May, 2015, after which date the estate will be distributed among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which Peter Banks then has notice. Peter Banks, Ladysmith B.C.

CHILDCARE

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYER: N. KINNEBREW Child Care Provider for 2 children, Nanaimo, F/T. 10.30/hr 40hrs/wk per Educ: Secondary school or equiv. Exp: 1yr or more of f/t exp during the past 3 yrs. speak, read and write Eng. Work setting: Private home (live-out) Supervise and care for child, help w/homework, Organize, act. such as games and outings for child, Prepare craft material and assist them to use them, Instruct child in personal hygiene and social dev’t. Read to child. Assume full responsibility for household in absence of the family, Travel w/family on trips and assist w/child. Supervision and housekeeping duties. Take child to and from school and to appts. Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Apply at info@juliescaregiver.ca

Regional Recycling Nanaimo

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

LOST AND FOUND FOUND IN the Hammond Bay area large gold hooped earring. Call (250)618-6808.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

HELP WANTED

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

PARTS MANAGER required at Comox Valley RV. Automotive or RV parts experience required. Email resume to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com

IS GROWING

F/T & P/T Customer Service Positions Energetic, reliable and hard working individuals to join our team. Be part of our team and join the recycling industry. Position entails weekend shifts and individuals must enjoy dealing with the public, work in a fast paced environment and be able to motivate and communicate with all employees. Cash handling duties an asset. Starting @ $11.50/hr WE OFFER: • Benefit Package • Permanent part time or full time employment • Monetary Referral Program • Yearly Bonus Plan • Excellent opportunities for advancement Interested candidates please apply to Regional Recycling 2375 Hayes Road. Nanaimo, B.C.

TRADES, TECHNICAL CERTIFIED HEAVY duty mechanic. Union wages. Flexible hours. Full time position in Port McNeill. Email resumes to: lasota6@telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE EXCELLENT Touch. Richard (Downtown). Call (250)668-3714.

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA

Enroll now!

HELP WANTED

GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

REPORTER

Are you ready for a new adventure? Being beside the ocean and world class hiking?

❋CLASS STARTS APRIL 27

The North Island Gazette newspaper on northern Vancouver Island, is looking for a reporter to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms.

Train to be an HCA in just 29 weeks!

We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.

250-753-4220

NANAIMO CAMPUS

www.academyoflearning.com TEMPORARY/PT/SEASONAL

TEMPORARY/PT/SEASONAL

CANADA DAY EVENT

FOOD VENDORS WANTED The City of Nanaimo is seeking CANADA DAY FOOD VENDORS for the event happening on Wednesday, July 1, 11 am-3:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park. Food dishes must represent Canada’s diverse food culture. A vendor fee of $150 per vendor will be applied if accepted. All applicants must follow both the Canada Day vendor application process, as well as Island Health special event food vendor guidelines.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015

The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle. The North Island Gazette is a member of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Send your resume and references to: Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor Publisher, North Island Gazette c/o Campbell River Mirror 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: publisher@northislandgazette.com

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For more information or to obtain a vendor application package, please contact canadaday@nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200.

Crossword

Sudoku

ACROSS 1. Horse drawn carriages 5. Cathode-ray tube 8. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 12. Marbles playing stone 14. Zodiacal lion 15. Whale ship captain 16. Hit the sack 18. Hostelry 19. People of southern India 20. Four 21. Male workforce 22. March 15 23. Food lifter 26. Copy 30. De Mille (dancer) 31. Overcharged 32. Conducted 33. Pronouncements 34. Flemish names of Ypres

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

39. Denotes three 42. Root source of tapioca 44. Animal track 46. Backed away from 47. Neighborhood canvas 49. Pigeon-pea plant 50. Nursing group 51. Within reach 56. Turkish brandy 57. Metal food storage container 58. Batten down 59. Assist in wrongdoing 60. Old world, new 61. Rust fungus spore cases 62. A way to wait 63. Point midway between S and SE 64. Adam and Eve’s third son

Last Week’s Answers

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DOWN 1. Has two wheels 2. “A Death in the Family” novelist 3. Fabric stuffing 4. Mix in a pot 5. Move up a mountain 6. Replenishment 7. Weight of a ship’s cargo 8. Flightless birds with flat breastbones 9. Scholarship bequester Cecil 10. Consumer advocate Ralph 11. Overgarments 13. Terminator 17. Derive 24. Angry 25. Imprudent 26. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.) 27. __ Lilly, drug company

28. Chest muscle (slang) 29. Lease 35. Point midway between E and SE 36. Cool domicile 37. First woman 38. Radioactivity unit 40. Revolves 41. Incongruities 42. ___-Magnon: early European 43. Indefinitely long periods 44. Saturated 45. Mannerly 47. Abu __, United Arab Emirates capital 48. Move rhythmically to music 49. Cheerless 52. 4 highest cards 53. Criterion 54. Person from U.K. (abbr.) 55. Affirmative! (slang)

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

GARAGE SALES

HOUSES FOR SALE

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

Small Island Painting

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

NEW TOWNHOUSE 2-BDRM + DEN

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.

BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

(250) 667-1189

Gutter cleaning Wash vinyl siding De-mossing roofs Pressure washing Windows

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Brad 250-619-0999

bradshomedetailing@shaw.ca

GARDENING REGULAR TUESDAY organic waste pick-up. Call (250)6689563. www.wolvergreen.com

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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FREE ITEMS

RAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Clean-up & Garden Serv. Fencing/ Gutter Cleaning Hedge Trim/landscaping Home Maintenance Power washing Tree pruning Lawn cutting/Yard renos Blackberry removal Ray Vandenberg

MOVING/ DELIVERIES. Stuck 4 A Truck. Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851.

OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.

KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call the Circulation Department at 250-753-6837 or email circulation@nanaimobulletin.com

Route Number Boundaries

FREE: BED Chesterfield, 3-seater couch & recliner chair. Call (250)758-1013. FREE. HIDE-A-BED & living room chair. (250)758-9664.

FRIENDLY FRANK 35â&#x20AC;? RCA Colour TV- great condition comes w/17x35x21 stand. $50. 250-244-8416. APARTMENT SIZE piano and bench, $95. Call for details (250)729-8717.

WHITE FRIDGE, Goldstar excellent cond. 19â&#x20AC;?D x 32â&#x20AC;?H x 18.5â&#x20AC;?W. $95. 250-758-0511.

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499

Estate Sale - #102-134,5th Avenue E. Qualicum. Contents of 3 bdrm condo, full to the roof being sold in 3 day sale. Apr 17,18,19. (9-6) Preview on website. www.estateliquidators.ca GARAGE SALE in Lantzville: St Philip-by-the-Sea Anglican Church, 7113 Lantzville Road. April 17 & 18. Friday 9am2pm; Sat 9am-11:30am. Great deals on toys, books, clothing, household, etc. Proceeds support local outreach programs. N.NANAIMO. MOVING SALE. Everything must go! Everything priced to sell, including antique piano, household, furniture, dishes. Also an adult wheelchair & 4-wheel walker. Sat. & Sun., April 18 & 19, 10am-3pm. 5423 Metro Drive. NORTH NANAIMO 5431 Alta Vista Dr (off Lost Lake Rd). Friday April 17, 12-4pm, Saturday April 16, 9am-1pm Plants, misc items, puzzles, nails, screws, bird houses, cedar patio planters, privacy screens, trellis.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB

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(SOFTUB)

Six person Hunter Green complete with power pack and folding lid. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent condition. $1200. O.B.O. email: maxwil@telus.net

FUEL/FIREWOOD

250-751-0961

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

REAL ESTATE

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN HOURS and bump up your income.

PANORAMIC Ocean views, 2 bdrm & 4 bdrm income property in Nanaimo. 250-753-0160.

Brookside Pl, Howard Ave, 86 Oakhills Vista, Parkview Dr, Seventh St, Sixth St, Valley Pl, Westbrooke Pl

09120400

Brierly Hill, Drake St, Estevan Rd, Stewart Ave

09120500

Chestnut St, Estevan Rd

10070400

College Dr., Okanagan Pl, Selkirk Dr

10070600

Arbot Rd, Frankies Pl, Harwell Rd, Jingle Point Rd, Kathryn Pl

18100900

King Cres, King Richard Dr, Robin Hood Dr, Sheriff Way

19101200

Little John Way, Marion Way, Scarlet Hill Rd, Sherwood Dr

19041200

Hammond Bay Rd, Piper Cres

19041300

Gulfview Dr

19041600

Hammond Bay Rd, Morningside Dr, Tiki Lane, Tiki Way

11030600

Carriage Dr, Colony Park, Entwhistle Dr

20062200

Arcadia Pl, Broughton Pl, Bullrush Pl, 72 Fairbrook Cres

2093200

Clover Pl, Country Club Dr, Fairway Cres, Putter Pl, Rock City Rd

11030300

Dewdrop Pl, Fillinger Cres, Finnerty Cres, Finnerty Pl, Ney Dr, Shorecliff Point, Whalley Way

9131800

Giggleswick Pl, Grant Ave, Hallen Ave, 58 Strathmore St, Woodlands St

06142100

Third St, Wakesiah Ave, Foster St, Fourth St, Hillcrest Ave

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

Last Unit. $249,900! (250)754-5327 or (250)729-5200.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 1 bdrm furnished, city/ocean view, clean & quiet building. NS/NP. References. Call (250)753-1930. Widsten Property Management Inc- Rental Properties available - All sizes ,All prices. www.islandrent.com

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 2 bdrm apartment, with harbour view N/P. refs. 250-729-1997.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

DOWNTOWN NANAIMOLarge 1 bdrm apartment. N/P. Refs. Call (250)729-1997.

TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; 2 mobile home lots for rent at $450/mo; 1 on Family side and 1 Seniors. Call (250)245-3647.

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: $1226/mo. 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd, Ocean & Harbour Views, 2 Bdrm suite 250-246-5688.

HOMES FOR RENT CLOSE TO VIU- 4 bdrms, 2 bath. $1300+utils. Call 250618-6800, 250-619-0416.

OFFICE/RETAIL

LADYSMITH- VERY close to downtown. Quiet, 1180sq ft, 2 bath, D/W, nice electric F/P, W/D, fenced, 2 animals allowed, town utilities included. N/S only, $850/mo. Avail May 1. Call Catrina 250-245-5318.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Award winning Gallery Row Heritage Buildings. Busy street frontage, high visibility. Retail spaces avail.; 300sqft, $880/mo. AND 608sqft, $1530/mo. (250)754-5174

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

UNIVERSITY AREA- large 1bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Near bus, shopping, schools, sep entry. $800 hydro incl. NP/NS. 250-585-6273 / 797-2671.

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

SUITES, LOWER

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•Weight: 319 lbs. •Height: 6’2” •DOB: Dec 21, 1975

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•Weight: 175 lbs. •Height: 6’0” •DOB: Oct 29, 1983

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•Weight: 210 lbs. •Height: 6’1” •DOB: Mar 13, 1970

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No. 2015-8911 Sometime between April 3 and April 6 a breakand-enter occurred at Parker Marine located on East Wellington Road. A hole was cut in the fence and taken from the property were two Seadoos, a trailer and two boat stereos. No. 2015-8995 On April 5, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., an unlocked garage located at 2218 South Wellington Rd. was broken into. Taken was a grey camo ATV with serial No. L5KGUR89981012861, eight-horse-power boat motor, Lincoln 180 mg welder and an Owen 6.5hp generator. The ATV contained a hand-held GPS, a helmet, gloves, first aid kit and survival knife. No. 2015-8946 On April 6, a mountain bike was stolen from the Nanaimo Yacht Club. The bike is a silver and blue Specialized Big Hit with red and white rims. No. 2015-9344 On April 10, a push wheelchair was stolen from the area of the Port Place Mall. The wheelchair is a blue “Transporter” with blue duct tape. It may have a “mobility store” sticker displayed on it. No. 2015-9404 On April 11, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Arrowsmith Bikes located at 4906 Wellington Rd. was broken into. Thieves pulled the hinges off the front door and once inside, took 25 pairs of Foxx riding gloves, a Rampage full face shield and a men’s Trek Session 888 mountain bike. No. 2015-9437 Sometime overnight an apartment located at 775 Terminal Ave. was broken into. It appears entry was made through an unlocked sliding glass door. Taken was a laptop computer, two portable speakers, an Xbox, and one Xbox controller. No. 2015-9568 Sometime overnight on April 13, a 1998 Chevrolet pickup was stolen from the 2600 block of Lynburn Crescent. The rear box contained a number of power and hand tools. Some of the tools are marked with either “Windecker Construction” or “Gregson” spelled in orange and yellow paint. No. 2015-9666 On April 14, a break-and-enter occurred at 76 Pryde Ave. Taken was an iPad and the tenant’s wallet, which was later recovered in a nearby dumpster.

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To all the friendly, helpful staff at Home Hardware. Special thanks to Duane for putting together a fan that was beyond my capabilities. BEEF To the person who changed the rules and will not let staff take patients to another building for entertainment. If you can’t walk safely, you stare at four walls 24/7. Isn’t this supposed to be assisted living? BOUQUET To Tim and Robin at Big O Tire for the amazing customer service. The problem was solved within a couple of hours and I was on my way. BEEF To the thieves who stole our sapling monkey puzzle tree from the Harewood Dental Clinic garden. This tree was a memorial to Mark Lueke, the late husband of one of our dentists and loved teacher at Dover Bay Secondary. That is what you ripped out by the roots.

BOUQUET To Dave Tomlinson, case manager from WorkSafe B.C. for supporting my medical needs at my workplace. Also thanks to Ron from Mobility Store for his knowledge in selecting a product that meets my needs to work in a pain-free environment. BEEF To people who walk around with their mouths hanging open. You look ridiculous, and it ages your face 10 years and makes your IQ look 50 points lower. BOUQUET To the three people who helped me out of the Lost Lake trail after I hit my head. Thanks for staying with me until my husband arrived. BEEF To parents who do not teach their children proper table manners. Spilling food off the sides of their plate and not knowing how or when to use a knife make them really stand out in a negative way at other people’s houses.

BOUQUET To Kelly at Bowen TD for her patience and skill at ensuring I am able to use the online features to my best advantage. The information Kelly gave me has already saved me countless hours and trips to town.

BOUQUET To my lovely husband of nearly five years. Thank you for being wonderful, and understanding these past few months. You have been there for me for all that I’ve been going through and I really appreciate it.

BEEF To the orange scooter driver. Should you continue to ride two feet inside the white line, you will be hurt – maybe killed – by drivers who think they drive right past you. Learn the correct and safe position to ride on the road.

BEEF To our recently appointed ‘leader.’ The workers have not been crushed by your lack of integrity when you flew off the handle – just more aware of the many knives you have been hiding behind your shield of former friendship. Maturity and experience would have let the dust settle before throwing it back in our faces.

BOUQUET To the lady with the little white dog and the jogging stroller at Colliery dam. Thank you for helping me get my dogs into my truck. Without your help after my fall, I likely would have been lying there with my broken wrist for a while. BEEF To the drug store that has its overhead ceiling fans on so high it makes shopping unpleasant and painful in certain aisles. A large amount of seniors shop here – turning down the wind would have us buying more things.

BOUQUET To the kind, helpful folks at Gold’s Auto who saw us without an appointment at 5:30 p.m. on a Friday and fixed our brake problem at no charge. We made it home safe and sound thanks to you. BEEF To Nanaimo drivers. Bowen Road is not a race track – there is no trophy for being first place at the next red light. Slow down. BOUQUET To a very nice, young, intelligent cashier, Kelsey S., at Thrifty Foods in Port Place mall. He is always helpful to the customers who are in the most need. BEEF To the mean-spirited beefer. Your maligning character and lack of knowledge of the true issues damages a society coming off a recent $1.3-million capital campaign. Volunteers are intelligent – you are transparent. BOUQUET To Yellow Point Lodge for allowing us to look around and offered us free tea or coffee and dessert. Now that is good customer service.

BOUQUET To the young people who stopped their car to pick up my bicycle bag that had fallen off (unknown to me), then followed me to return the bag. BEEF To the dental clinic. I have been a patient for more than 10 years but when I requested an appointment for a cleaning and a checkup, I was informed I would have to go on a waiting list. I have now contacted a new dentist.

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BOUQUET To beautiful, lovely and very kind bus drivers Merv, Norene and Connie. BEEF The city’s latest changes to recycling plastics curbside is counteracting the objective for recycling. People are confused by the vague rules as to what plastics the city will accept. People are now throwing the majority of plastics in the garbage. BOUQUET To my neighbours and friends, who helped me during my surgery recovery. Special mention, to John, for nightly walks with Piper; to Anita, David, Vicky and Roland, for Sunday walks; to George for tree pruning, and more; to Judy and Lynne for help in my home. BOUQUET To the parents and grandparents of the Vesna Ukrainian Dancers for making the thousands of perogies and borscht for the successful Ukrainian Easter Bazaar. BOUQUET To the lady in Ricky’s in late March who kindly picked up my tab. It was unexpected and very much appreciated by the elderly grey-haired lady. BOUQUET To our awesome neighbours Ray and Diane for looking after our house and cat Goldie. You guys are the best. BOUQUET To Nanaimo Yacht Club for another enjoyable Easter egg hunt on Newcastle Island. Thanks to volunteers and donors for their hard work and generosity, and to the Nanaimo Harbour Ferry for providing free rides for children. BOUQUET To Nesvog’s Meats for allowing a customer to come in and buy a steak more than half an hour after closing time.

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Don’t tell the Pirates that it takes batters a while, at the start of the season, to get their timing at the plate. They scored at least seven runs in all four of their games last weekend. “Really, we’re not even all the way there for our offence; there’s still a little bit more exe-

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Nanaimo Hub City Paving Pirates players Garrett Goodall, left, Cole Warken and their teammates will take the field at Serauxmen Stadium for their B.C. Premier Baseball League home opener this Sunday (April 19).

cution we could do,” said Diewert, who led the way with two home runs and 11 RBIs. Diewert is the cleanup hitter, with Cole Warken batting in the No. 3 slot. North Rainey and Matt Skingle both started the year with productive weekends at the plate, Shawn Arabsky and Garrett Goodall are other middle-of-the-order guys and Shane Rogers has been the leadoff man. PITCHING

The manager said the Pirates will work hard to get the runs against down. It will take a mix of hard work and settling into the season. “We just really need to focus

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on throwing strikes,” said Goodall. “Some of the guys were just trying to be a bit too fine with their pitches but if they just throw strikes, hitters will get themselves out.” Goodall will get the start in

the Pirates’ home opener and brings stability to the staff. “He’s a guy that does throw strikes, who does get the first batter out,” Doug Rogers said. “He does all the things that we ask for.” Robert Busch, Sam Baker, North Rainey, Bryce BergStromquist and Aaron Page are some of the other members of the staff and Josh Burgmann will join the team later this summer. Goodall said the pitching staff consists of veteran, hard throwers. “It’s a bunch of guys who have really improved; it’s good to see,” he said.

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So much for tightchecking, low-scoring playoff hockey. The Penticton Vees outscored the Nanaimo Clippers 8-5 in a barnburner of a Game 4 on Tuesday night at Frank Crane Arena and the BCHL finals are now tied at two games apiece. The Clips held a 2-1 lead after one period of hockey Tuesday, but the Vees scored four straight goals in the second period, including three on the power play, to build a lead they didn’t relinquish. “It was a really interesting affair, to say the least,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “We just didn’t stay focused as well as we needed to be, so that’s why we lost the game.” The coach said his team generally played good hockey, skating well, forechecking with energy and producing shots, but had some costly stretches of play. “We took some bad penalties. The officiating is what it is – we had to kill those penalties; we didn’t…” said Devin Brosseau, Clippers alternate captain. Dakota Conroy, Vees forward, said his team scored “a couple lucky ones and a couple of good goals, as well” against Clippers goalie Guillaume Decelles. See ‘FINALS’ /37

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“We’ve been creating good offence throughout most of the games and we’ve always had good spurts, but he’s been playing well and it was nice to get a couple by him tonight,” Conroy said. Brosseau, Sheldon Rempal, Spencer Hewson, Jake Jackson and Brendan Taylor scored for the Clippers. Steen Cooper and Tyson Jost led the Vees with two goals apiece and Hunter Miska was the winning goalie as shots ended up 41-38 in favour of the Vees. Conroy said winning Game 4 was huge for his team. “It’s a different mentality almost, now that we’re back to Square 1,” he said.

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“We dug ourselves out of a hole and we don’t want to put ourselves back in one, so here we go.” The Clippers won’t dwell on what went wrong in Game 4, said Vandekamp, and he expects his skaters and his goalie to bounce back. “We’ve really got to leave everything behind here at this point and move forward,” he said. GAME ON … Game 5 goes Thursday (April 16) at 7 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Look for a preview at www. nanaimobulletin.com. Game 6 will be back in Nanaimo on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. Game 7, if necessary, is Sunday at 6 p.m. in Penticton.

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Junior Pirates start season

The next generation of Nanaimo Pirates will step to the plate this weekend. The junior Pirates play their B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League home opener Saturday (April 18) against the North Shore Twins at Serauxmen Stadium. Game times are noon and 2:30 p.m.

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GAME ON

At the premier level, every team has players come and go every season, so every team is working on defensive chemistry at this time of year. “We tell our guys, hey, you’ve earned your spot, go out there and play, have some fun,” the manager said. “Mistakes will happen. If there were no mistakes it would be 0-0 and it would be awfully boring.” Warken is the starting catcher, Skingle plays first, Shane Rogers will be at second, Page at shortstop and newcomer Kevin Sengara at third. Diewert plays centre field with Rainey in left and Goodall or Josh Carless-Jones in right.

The Pirates are pumped up about getting into their home park this weekend. “Coming out on opening day in Nanaimo with your fans behind you, there’s nothing better, really,” Diewert said. The Pirates will debut new uniforms that day, “new unis that are pretty shocking, but the kids love them, they asked for them…” Doug Rogers said. “So we’ll see what they look like.” Sunday’s games are at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Serauxmen Stadium. Admission is $5 for the doubleheader. For more schedule information, please visit www. bcpbl.com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Slo-pitch nears opening day

John Annesley, left, treasurer of the Nanaimo Adult Recreational Slo-Pitch League, and players Susan Toth and Chuck Rogerson are looking forward to another ball season on the diamonds at the McGirr Sports Fields.

There are no sad days in Mudville when players take the bat in the Nanaimo Adult Recreational Slo-Pitch League – every day is happy and sunny. “It’s a good group. We compete, but it’s fun,” said Chuck Rogerson, one of the players. The league, for women aged 45 and up and men 50 and up, will hold registration next week for the coming season. Organizers are looking for any players,

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Timbermen teams meet in exhibition Two of the city’s Nanaimo Timbermen teams will play one another as they try to get ready for the start of their respective lacrosse seasons. The Timbermen junior A and senior B squads will play an exhibition matchup this Saturday (April 18) at 6 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Admission is $10 or free for children. The junior A Timbermen start the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season April 26 on the road against the

Coquitlam Adanacs and play their home opener May 2 against the Delta Islanders at 4:30 p.m. at the NIC. The senior B Timbermen start the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association season on the road April 23 against the Ladner Pioneers and play their home opener April 25 against the Valley Rebels at 7 p.m. at the NIC. Look for season previews of the teams in upcoming issues of the News Bulletin.

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

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2015-03-25 12:35 PM

Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, April 16, 2015

COMMUNITY Friday SPAGHETTI SUPPER at Trinity United Church, 6234 Spartan Rd., on April 17 at 5 p.m.

Monday NANAIMO FAMILY History Society meets April 20, 6 p.m., at Beban Park social centre rooms 7 and 8. ISLAND STITCHERY Guild meets April 20, 7 p.m., at Christ Community Church. Contact isgpresident@yahoo. ca.

Tuesday PLANNING YOUR Final Wishes end of life planning series Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., from April 14 to May 5, at Brechin United Church.

Ongoing HEART AND STROKE Foundation seeks volunteer facilitators for Living with Stroke program. Training provided. Call Deborah at 778-372-8012. NALT NATIVE PLANT nursery, 3145 Frost Rd., open Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250-6687670 for more information.

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HARBOUR CITY SENIORS Writers meet the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bowen Park activity centre, games room 2. Call 250-755-7501.

ENNEAGRAM DISCUSSION group, encouraging interested people to discover your type and grow with it, takes place weekly. For time and location, phone 250-390-3039 between 6-10 p.m.

PARADISE ISLE Seniors’ Drop-in Centre meets noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at 201 Albert St. Call 250-754-9566 or e-mail paradiseisle_ nanaimo@shaw.ca.

MORRELL NATURE Sanctuary is looking for volunteers interested in nature and leading elementary school groups to explore the forest setting. Training provided. Phone 250753-5811 or e-mail morrell@shawbiz.ca for details.

THURSDAY NIGHT dance club for all adults at Bowen Park Complex Thursdays from 7:3010 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Call 250-390-3875. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Nanaimo chapter Supporting Family When a Child Dies meets fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. at 1070 Townsite Rd. Call 250-585-1536. NHL LIONESS Club needs volunteers. Meets first and third Monday at 1612 Bowen Rd. Call 250-390-3725 or e-mail lmwiltse@shaw. ca.

NANAIMO DOLL Club meets one Tuesday each month to discuss collecting, costuming and study. All are welcome. E-mail NanaimoDollClub@ shaw.ca for location and details. NANAIMO GLAD and Dahlia Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Paine Horticultural Centre on East Wellington Road on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome. For details please phone 250722-2109.

WALK-IN WEDNESDAY family issues drop-in program. First Wednesday of the month, open to everyone. Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. Call 250-7161551. CITIZENS ON Patrol meets third Wednesday of the month at the Oliver Woods Community Centre. Volunteers needed to be the eyes and ears of the RCMP. E-mail recruiting@nanaimocops. com. NAUTIGALS DRAGON boat team seeks paddlers. No experience necessary. Team practises Monday and Thursday, 5-7 p.m. E-mail lyemen@telus. net. AIKIDO CLASSES are held at the Tillicum Lelum centre, 421 Franklyn St., from 5-6:30 p.m. every Monday. For details phone 250-758-0143. HARBOUR CITY Newcomers Club third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092.

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