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Laura Brown, staff member at Nanaimo’s B.C. SPCA shelter, cradles one of 50 rabbits seized from a south Nanaimo property Friday. Four rabbits and a poodle had to be euthanized and charges of animal cruelty are being recommended against the owners.

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Four rabbits and a poodle were euthanized following an animal seizure by the B.C. SPCA on Friday. Charges of animal cruelty are being recommended after 50 rabbits and a small poodle were found in bad condition on a south Nanaimo property following a tip. The rabbits were being kept in confined quarters with inadequate food and water. The owners told the SPCA the rabbits were being raised for meat and show. “The rabbits were kept in small wire cages that were corroded from urine, so they were rusty,” said Tina Heary, B.C. SPCA senior animal protection officer. “There was an excessive buildup of uncollected manure, so cages were filthy. “Some were without water, without food, there were some with health-related needs, lack of ventilation – there was a myriad of problems.” The dog was in very poor condition and in dire need of veterinary treatment, according to Heary. “The constable had assessed the dog as having severe dental disease – very rotten, broken teeth – and a spinal condition and luxating patellas ... the knees were popping out of the joints,” Heary said. The remaining rabbits are up for adoption, but Heary cautions that those adopting should know what they’re getting into. “Regardless of the species, when you have animals, you have to ensure that you have the time and the resources and the knowledge to properly care for them ... the legal

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One-per cent tax hike receives initial council approval BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

Residents can expect a one-per cent tax hike after councillors reluctantly took the first steps toward approving a new financial plan. Nanaimo council passed the first three readings of a five-year financial plan and tax rates bylaw on Monday, increasing the bill for a $350,000 home by just over $44. The decision wasn’t without hesitation. At least one city councillor wanted to see lower taxes, while others had concerns about budget cuts. Council axed $744,000 out of the 2015 budget earlier this year to shave 0.8 per cent off the budget, including dollars set aside for five new RCMP members. A new Hammond Bay fire hall has also been delayed until after a core review. Coun. Diane Brennan, who gave “reluctant” and “lukewarm” support to the budget, called measures taken by council extreme and without adequate consideration given to what the decisions mean now and in the future. “We’ve delayed the fire hall one more time. This is the fifth year. We have not added to the RCMP when we know some of the challenges that are faced there. We have reduced staff training at a time when we need our staff to be up to speed on whatever we throw at them and … we are delaying reports,” she said. “Just a number of things that we’ve done that I would call extreme measures and not a kind of measured response to what we’re faced with.” Brennan also said she can’t imagine a core services review will be an easy task, because it will push council into more extreme measures which she finds lamentable. Councillors Jerry Hong and Wendy Pratt also reluctantly approved this year’s budget. Hong wanted a zero-per cent tax hike and no reductions to the RCMP, while Pratt wished the increase remained at 1.8 per cent and felt time spent on finding ways to cut the budget was “misplaced” when council should be focusing on a core review.

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Storm Mountain Development Corp. could double back on long-term plans and a memorandum of understanding for the Lantzville Foothills Estates, according to Mark Holland, vice-president of development. Storm Mountain Development showcased plans for the 744-hectare Foothills Estates during an open house and town hall meeting Tuesday. More than 170 people turned out to view plans for the mega housing project, share concerns and provide feedback. For some residents, it was the first time they were able to look at diagrams, maps and information that flesh out the project. Storm Mountain only took over the property last year, announcing it was ready to dust off the plans for the Foothills Estates. It also signed a memorandum of understanding with the former District of Lantzville council. On Tuesday, the company shared that it’s found enough water to support the

first development phase of 112 units and hopes to get started as soon as possible. It will also search for additional water this year, refresh roads for emergency vehicles and set up a community task force to help manage recreational use of the Foothills. According to Holland, although the company hopes to have a new phased development agreement, it won’t affect the first chapter of the development because it’s “essentially already roughed in.” But the company does want to take a look at a new development agreement and memorandum of understanding with the community and that will take time, he said. “If we’re going to change the old plan let’s do this through a proper community planning process with the appropriate studies and let’s come up with a much more updated plan for a new zoning, new [official community plan] amendment ... that meets the community’s needs and the developer’s needs better than the currently proposed MOU would,” he said, adding the document was negotiated in camera without public consultation under a different council. He also says there would be no loss in value to Lantzville

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Registration open for Heritage Days toilets to entertainment. Carey estimates less than $10,000 of the $50,000 he committed has Nanaimo’s first Heritage Days come through so far. celebration won’t be strapped Angie Barnard, event coordinafor cash, but lassoing spon- tor, said she is pushing to have sors is proving problematic 100 entrants in the first Heritage as Victoria Day long weekend Days parade. Last year’s Empire approaches. Days parade had 65. Morgan Carey, owner of Real Parade and vendor registraEstate Webmasters, guaranteed tion is active. Links to registra$50,000 to cover event costs, tion forms are on the Nanaimo hoping other corpoHeritage Days Facerate sponsors would book page at www. step up to absorb facebook.com/ some of that commitnanaimohd. ment. As of Tuesday, Four parade Carey was still holdentrants have reging the bulk of the istered and another Now it’s just sponsorship bag. 25 have verbally “To date we have committed. One of literally zero major a matter of those entries will financial sponsors putting ideas include a restored for Nanaimo Heritage 1967 Ford Bronco, Days which is truly or willingness w h i c h N a n a i m o disappointing,” Carey Mayor Bill McKay said in an e-mail to to paper. said Tuesday he and the News Bulletin. Snuneymuxw First So far the city has contributed Nation Chief John Wesley will $5,250 earmarked for the former ride in together. Empire Days. “I would say any momentum Corry Hostetter, DNBIA execu- that we might have lost, with tive director, confirmed in late the threat to the event being March the association commit- cancelled, we’ve gained back ted $1,500 cash, plus staff time and then some,” Barnard said. and in-kind donations. “We’ve got so many commuBob Wall, owner of R.W. Wall nity groups that have contacted Ltd., contributed $1,000, Moth- us and asked, ‘How can we be erload Transport gave $500, plus involved?’ Volunteers that have there is a smattering of $50 and come out of the woodwork, so $20 donations, Carey said. now it’s just a matter of putting In-kind donations have been ideas or willingness to paper.” committed too, from portable photos@nanaimobulletin.com By Chris Bush

to revisit the agreement. “In the end there will be greater value to Lantzville if we take the time to do current planning with the community on what they need that we can offer,” he said. Holland said he is confident there’s an “enormous” amount of natural water in the Foothills. If not enough water is found, the company would look at asking Lantzville to revisit its gallon-perminute standards or to work with Nanaimo and Lantzville on the water agreement. Vicki Erickson, who lives at the entry to the Foothills, said she liked the diversity of homes and one large park instead of multiple green spaces. She also said she likes that the homes are more affordable. “By reducing the sizes and bringing in a diversification that means our children have a chance of getting a home there where the other [plan], they didn’t…” Erickson said. “You can’t preserve your community without young people and young people can’t afford $400,000 properties and a million dollar home.” The company aims to submit development and building permit applications next year. For more, please visit www. lantzvillefoothills.com.

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Inbrief Trustees consider cuts city scene

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A viable budget is one of the priorities for Nanaimo school district’s new superintendent and CEO John Blain. The district announced last Thursday that Blain, acting and deputy superintendent, has been appointed superintendent and CEO, replacing David Hutchinson, who stepped down in January. “In our district we still have the technical pieces that we need to deal with, which are schools, older schools, the geographical obstacles sometimes for where our students go to school and the age and condition of our facilities,” he said. “In order to have a sustainable budget, we also need to get our facilities issues into something that is reasonable and influences the budget positively and not negatively.” He said the facilities plan has a direct influence on the school district’s budget and until that is addressed, there will be difficulties in balancing the budget. “Whether or not that is redistributing students in a way that is positive both for students and facilities in a budget or whether it is school closures or whether it is looking at new initia-

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City budgeting being put off

City council took a wait-and-see approach to this year’s budget, which means that taxpayers, must wait and see, too. Council passed the first three readings of its five-year financial plan this week and homeowners can expect a one-per cent property tax increase. It’s not as high as the 1.8-per cent hike originally calculated, but it’s not as low as the zero rate change that politicians talked about on the campaign trail last fall. We do think that the last election produced some fresh thinking. New councillors, unencumbered by cynicism and status quo thinking, tried to pursue some of the ideals that they had wanted to bring to the table when elected. Unfortunately, this budget doesn’t include enough of those bright ideas. At the end of January, city staff proposed measures to cut $744,000 from the budget to get the tax increase down to one per cent. More than two and a half months later, that’s precisely the budget that passed three readings. It suggests that not a whole lot was accomplished in the budgeting process between then and now. Councillors had the opportunity to look over the documents line by line, and yet they came up with the same bottom line. This council received a mandate to conduct a core review and that’s what will happen, but in the meantime, that core review has seemed to preclude productive budgeting. It was too easy, these past months, for councillors to put off decision making. A core review has potential to move and shake a municipality from its torpor and if not help cut property taxes, then at least ensure those taxes are put to better use. But it’s not the be-all and end-all, and so it shouldn’t have been the last word in this year’s budget talks. Though the financial plan passed almost unanimously, city councillors aren’t exactly giving it rave reviews. Some feel the cuts went too far, another, not far enough. If none are happy, it’s an indication, at least, that they struck a reasonable balance. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Province’s land sales leave lingering odour The B.C. Liberal government’s budgets. They downplayed sale of Crown properties to the notion of land sales being help balance its election budget rushed. was the dominant story in the Then the NDP produced a legislature last week, as the NDP string of e-mails sent between revealed evidence of a ‘fire sale’ senior officials responsible for that may have left millions on selling two big properties across the table. the street from the legislature. They started with Burke “To be part of the sale and Mountain, the biggest single development of over eight acres deal involving 14 of Victoria’s beautiful view properties in inner harbour B.C. Coquitlam. The buyer area is a once-in-aVIEWS was a prominent lifetime opportunity. Tom Fletcher developer whose An opportunity Black Press array of companies that normally happened to donate would warrant nearly $1 million to years of planning the B.C. Liberal Party and preparation,” since 2000. wrote one citizens’ The $85 million price services bureaucrat. tag was similar to “Unfortunately we the B.C. Assessment don’t have unlimited Authority value on time – our goal is to these forested properties, but have ‘for sale’ signs up by Oct. an outside appraisal concluded 31 with sales proceeds in the they could have fetched an bank by March 31, 2013.” additional $43 million if they Then came a disclosure about had spent more time on the a property in Surrey that had hot Lower Mainland real estate been bought as a potential market. hospital site. Once the existing Premier Christy Clark weighed hospital was expanded, that in, arguing that the budget property was declared surplus. would have balanced without The Surrey deal closed for the property sale, and that some $20.5 million on March 21, 2014, sales closed too late to help the just days before the end of the election-year budget. Finance fiscal year. NDP leader John Minister Mike de Jong stressed Horgan pointed to an outside that all these asset sales were appraisal of $23.5 million, and detailed in three successive an assessment for tax purposes

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of $27.2 million. The appraiser also recommended that the “highest and best use” for the Surrey land was to hold it until had been rezoned for commercial, retail or office development. De Jong cited another big health property in Vancouver that sold for more than its appraised and assessed value. It’s only the actual market that determines worth, he insisted. But it’s now clear that these and perhaps other sales were done with arbitrary deadlines that had everything to do with the B.C. Liberals’ need to balance the books. When elections are a battle of sound bites, perception matters more than reality. It’s also worth recalling that the budget deficits prior to the 2013 election were largely a result of the B.C. government’s costly undoing of the harmonized sales tax, rather than the harsh forces of international finance. Surplus asset sales have a long tradition in B.C., where the government owns more than 90 per cent of all land. But after this round, full disclosure will be demanded. u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.

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safety reasons. GE is not an ingredient. It is a breeding method. If one breeding method is a ‘right to know’ issue then all must be. Organic food manufacturers would not agree to food labels ‘made with ionizing radiation mutagenesis,’ nor should they. Such

To the Editor,

Re: Voting is a good way to get government to listen, Letters, April 16. Clearly, our present governance and voting system is not only dysfunctional, but fully broken. While the activism energy of the younger is needed and valuable to make their desires heard, others still work to change the system from within. Fair Vote Canada, a national, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy group is promoting proportional representation, now used in almost all democracies, as a better voting system, a way to start renovating our democracy. Our historical, antiquated firstpast-the-post procedure no longer serves us well. Two Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates, Paul Manly and Sheila Malcolmson, and their parties have already pledged their support of this initiative.

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If all food-growing methods are safe, then complicated labelling on GMO products is of questionable value, says letter writer.

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derived from GE crops. All organic food is grown without GE crops and there are more than 25,000 non-GMO-labelled food products in the store today. The catch is those who want to avoid one modern breeding method must pay for that right. The columnist is correct food choices are complicated. Food derived from GE crops has an impeccable safety record. This has not stopped groups from generating fear in the public towards GE crops and derived foods. GE-specific food labelling is part of the fear campaign.

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Re: Breakfast beverage choices complicated, Opinion, April 7. I always enjoy reading Marjorie Stewart’s articles. Her latest shows some of the hidden complexity of food choices we face every day. However I take exception to one statement: “The only reason to oppose [GE] labelling is the intention to use ingredients that consumers might not want to buy.” There are actually many good reasons to not label food specifically for ingredients derived from genetically engineered crops. In North America we label the content of food for health and

Proportional representation a better system

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MP should defend humanity, not his religion devotion when and if it suits them. Like loons they are screeching about faith while sleepwalking nations into a disaster. The Third World War is in the making and will put a stop to any discussions about evolution and religion. Unless we all together try to stop our brave leaders, they are going to lead us into barba-

Bill C-51 intrudes on Canadians’ rights To the Editor,

Re: Bill C-51 meant to divide Canadians, Letters, March 31. I am hopeful that our MP, James Lunney, will oppose ‘secret police’ Bill C-51. If it becomes law, the government might soon have the right to spy on ordinary Canadians; to collect such information as our financial status, medical history, and political beliefs; to share this information with foreign governments; and to be unrequired to tell

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rism and destruction. It takes a lot of courage to see this, stop denying it and to speak up. Let’s see if now-independent Lunney will gather enough courage to vote against secret police Bill C-51 and the Conservative party war#3 machine.

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Criminals bound to reoffend To the Editor,

Re: Corrections branch warns public of convict’s release, April 9 Even though he was let go from jail a few hours later he was found at a park. Breaching your conditions after being released from jail is a

criminal offence. This is exactly why people don’t want offenders back in society because there is such a high chance that they will breach their conditions and cause more harm.

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Vinyl revival Upcoming show reflects the rising popularity with vinyl records

Jack Tieleman holds a bunch of records while leaning on his 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. Tieleman is the co-organizer of the first annual Nanaimo Record Show, which will take place on Sunday (April 26) at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10. NICHOLAS PESCOD/THE NEWS BULLETIN

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When vinyl lovers Jack Tieleman and Dave Read decided to organize a record show, they assumed the hardest part would be finding interested sellers. “I thought we would have a hard enough of a time getting vendors,” said Tieleman. Instead of struggling to attract vendors, the exact opposite happened. “The vendors [tables] sold out within a week,” Tieleman

said. “I’ve got a wait list.” On Sunday (April 26) more than a dozen such vendors will gather at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 in Harewood for the first annual Nanaimo Record Show. “We have people from Victoria, Ladysmith and Powell River,” Tieleman said. “It is very exciting time and there is such an interest in vinyl records and related stuff.” Among the vendors at the show are Nanaimo’s Fascinating Rhythm, the China Steps Emporium, Lance Rock

Records and the Vinyl Record Guru. There will also be a few vendors from out of town, including Roxy Records of Powell River and Victoria’s Supreme Echo. Event organizers Tieleman and Read have both been involved with vinyl records for years. Read is the owner of the Vinyl Record Guru, a vinyl press company, while Tieleman is the owner of Lance Rock Records and the former owner of Black Ball, a record store that was on Fitzwilliam

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The Island Bel Canto Singers will perform their spring concert I Dream A World next weekend (May 2-3).

Soulful concerts aim to enlighten By Nicholas Pescod The NewS BulleTiN

The economy is in limbo, the value of oil has dropped and the Canadian dollar isn’t worth what it once was. But that doesn’t mean there’s no reason to hope. At least that’s the message that the Island Bel Canto Singers hope to get across at their upcoming spring concerts. Next weekend, the singers will perform their spring concert, I Dream a World, at Brechin United Church and at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre. Under the guidance of their artistic director Sharon Sinclair, the Island Bel Canto Singers will be joined by self-directed female vocal ensemble Panache. Island Bel Canto’s communication director Laurene Coleman said Sinclair selected music that will inspire

Inbrief entertainment

Concert band set to perform The Nanaimo Concert Band will be performing at the Port Theatre on Sunday (April 26) at 2:30 p.m. The upcoming performance is the award-winning Nanaimo Concert Band’s annual spring concert. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased by calling the Port Theatre box office at 250-7548550 or by visiting www. porttheatre.com.

people during a time of uncertainty. “She wanted it to be something that was positive and uplifting and gave people some hope and sense of optimism in a world that is kind of challenging these days,” Coleman said. The Island Bel Canto Singers will perform popular songs such as Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern’s All the Things You Are and Roy Orbi-

son’s Blue Bayou. The group will also perform Malala, Pakistani Girl, a song that pays tribute to Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teenager and activist who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban. The song was written by Vancouver composer and choral director Larry Nickel. The Island Bel Canto Singers will perform with Panache at Brechin United

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Respected poet Culley dies Poet, photographer and longtime Harbour City resident Peter Culley has died at the age of 56. Culley died from a heart attack at his home in South Wellington on April 10. Culley was born in Sudbury, Ont., and moved to Nanaimo in 1972. He is best known for his books, Hammertown, The Age of Briggs & Stratton and To The Dogs. Culley was also well regarded for his photography work, which often featured his beloved dog Shasta. The longtime Nanaimo resident was scheduled to give a reading at the Cascadia Poetry Festival. The festival will hold a tribute to Culley on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Vancouver Island University, room 203, building 355. For more information about the tribute, please visit www. cascadiapoetryfestival. org.

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According to Statista, an American statistical website, vinyl sales in the United States rose from roughly one million in 2007 to six million in 2013. “There is demand for records that we have not seen for a long time,” Tieleman said. Tieleman said the last time Nanaimo had a record show was about 20 years ago, when vinyl was almost dead and only three vendors showed up. “Vinyl has survived the purges of the 1990s when the major record labels tried to get rid of them and tried to go to CDs and cassettes.” According to Nielsen, a global information and insight company, more than 400,000 vinyl records were sold in Canada between December 2013 and December 2014. Paul Tuch, director of Canadian operations for Nielsen’s entertainment division, said vinyl record sales for 2015 are on the rise. “In Canada for the 16 weeks of the year, vinyl albums are up 57 per cent over the same period as 2014,” he said. Tuch explained that one of the reasons for the increase of vinyl sales is that more people are looking for better sound quality. “I think that there are people … who like the analog sound more than the digital sound. Especially now that so much music is consumed through MP3 devices or other devices and through

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small headphones that aren’t exactly the best quality in the world,” Tuch said. “People who want the best experience feel that they can get it through vinyl.” Tieleman believes another reason for the increase is due to the sense of ownership that comes with vinyl records. “With records, they are a piece of art for one thing,” Tieleman

said. “They need care. No one has ever scratched an MP3.” Tieleman, who has been to plenty of other record shows in recent years, said it is not just older people buying vinyl records, but younger people as well. “There are guys shopping with their dads or gals shopping with their dads and that sort of thing,” Tieleman said. “It is a fun thing to collect. Not only is it a collectable thing but it is practical thing where you can listen to it.” In fact, many modern ar tists, such as Taylor Swift, are releasing albums on vinyl, which according to Tuch is part of the reason for the continuing rise in sales. “The availably of more new releases and more classic releases has defi-

nitely helped the popularity increase,” Tuch said.“There are more new releases that are coming out on vinyl.” Tieleman is already planning the second annual Nanaimo Record Show and said vinyl is beginning to speak to people once again. “When the needle hits the dead wax and then hits the song you have a little bit of a crackle before and it is that anticipation and it obviously speaks to people because we see people buying records all the time,” Tieleman said. The first annual N a n a i m o R e c o rd Show takes place on Sunday (April 26). For more information, please visit www.nanaimorecordshow.com or www. on.fb.me/1QkJ7dx. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nightclub holding colour-themed party The colour purple will fill a downtown nightclub next weekend. On May 1, Koncept Nightclub will he holding a ‘Purple Party.’

Those who wear purple to the event, which begins at 10 p.m. and features music by DJ Whipped Cream, will receive a free purple shot from the club.

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Fundraiser will feature live entertainment The Friends of Bethlehem Retreat Centre Society will be holding a series of fundraising events at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre this weekend in an effort to raise $30,000.

The fundraising efforts kick off on Friday (April 24) with a gala, which will include live entertainment and silent auction. A number of other events, including lantern making, live

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An Israeli peace activist and author will be in the Harbour City next week. Amos Gvirtz will be speaking about his new book, Don’t Say We Did Not Know at Brechin United Church on Monday (April 27) at 2 p.m. Gvirtz’s book was created

out of his weekly e-mails, which touch on events that impact both Palestinians and Israelis. Gvirtz is a member of the International Fellowship of Reconcilliation and the Committee Against House Demolitions. He is also part of the

Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality, a group that is focused on providing equal rights for residents of Negev, an area within southern Israel. For more info, please visit www.rebuildingalliance.org/ dont-say-we-did-not-know.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Bigger Fiat has style, substance

by Alexandra Straub

Winding down an exceptionally sinuous road near Malibu in Southern California, I can’t help but think to myself, “Wow, Fiat was pretty brazen in putting their new, small crossover on such technical roads.” Switchback after switchback, the turns just keep coming at me. The road was narrow; barely accommodating another motorist, who decided to ascend such a route, so you need to be at the top of your game. So does the vehicle. But as I weave the all-new 500X through these bends and twists that move faster than a slithering snake ready to pounce on its prey, I also think this vehicle is doing really well. Steering is weighted to give the driver good feedback. There’s also a sport mode that can be accessed through the dynamic selector system (depending on the trim opted for), to give you a little more oomph in those kinds of conditions.

For situations where you want more traction, there’s a traction plus mode, too. Talking of trim selection, there are five to choose from. Then you can choose between two engines. The first is a 1.4-litre, turbocharged, MultiAir that has 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The optional of the two engines is the 2.4L, Tigershark (love that name) MultiAir with 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed manual transmission only comes with the 1.4L engine and the front-wheel drive configuration. Meaning, if you opt for the bigger 2.4L, then you’re going to get a nine-speed automatic. However, you can get the 2.4L engine either with front or all-wheel drive. Another set of choices for you. Fun fact, it’s the first Fiat to be designed globally and the first Fiat to have all-wheel drive. Here are even more numbers for you: there are eight wheel choices, 12 exterior hues, and five interior colours. I had the opportunity to try both engines in the 500X. The 2.4L definitely feels better suited to the size of the vehicle.

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and grow with it, takes place weekly. For time and location, phone 250-390-3039 between 6-10 p.m. 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. 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 phone 250-722-2109. WalK-In WedneSdaY family issues drop-in program. First Wednesday of the month, open to everyone. Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. 250-716-1551 or e-mail info@nanaimomen.com. cItIZenS on Patrol meets third Wednesday of the month at the Oliver Woods Community Centre. Volunteers needed 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. Call 250-7580143. 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. creScent cHaPter No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Ave. 250-7585671. SInGle SenIorS dinner pals, 65-80 years old, bi-monthly at various restaurants, separate cheques. Call 250756-1601 for more information.

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NANAIMO RCMP – Safety Bear team volunteers needed to attend summer events in teams of two as Safety Bear, the mascot for the RCMP and his handler. Volunteers must be 19 years of age and older. Training provided. Please contact Dawn Portman at 250-755-3163.

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To the honest gentleman who found and turned in my purse on Highland Boulevard. You saved me untold inconveniences. I am lucky you found it. BEEF To the crybaby in the RV park. I need to warm my diesel up in the morning. Maybe you should talk to me first before you cry to the landlords. BOUQUET To Long Lake Automotive, for quickly diagnosing a minor but serioussounding problem with my vehicle and then fixing the problem at no charge. How refreshing and uplifting to find a professional and trustworthy mechanic. BOUQUET To Nanaimo’s parks department for the restoration to the Brookwood pond trail. BEEF To the people who let their dogs foul it up. BOUQUET To the Nanaimo Yacht Club for the awesome Easter egg hunt on Newcastle Island. Kids had a blast and hope it will happen again next year. BEEF To the parents of the girl who let her keep the spirit-wear hoodie she ‘found.’ My daughter’s friends watched her take it. It has my daughter’s name on the arm. BOUQUET To emergency and hospital staff for your exemplary care of our father. Your team’s care, courtesy, compassion and thoughtfulness with competence, all imbued with humanity and humility, made Dad’s last days as pleasant as possible. BEEF To the two drivers behind me while I waited for a green light coming off Extension Road onto the highway. You split up and passed on either side of me while the light was red. You don’t make my car payments or buy my gas so don’t tell me how to drive. BOUQUET To Nanaimo North Town Centre for providing the space to produce and display the 2015 Festival of Banners. Nowhere else can we see all the creations in full colour in one large space.

BEEF To traffic control at the corner of Townsite and Terminal Avenue. Cars are in the turn lanes on Townsite in both directions and cars are in the other lane. No traffic is coming on Terminal, yet the light still takes forever to change. BOUQUET To the Caledonia Life Labs gal who made getting tests with a complicated test kit no problem. She found a solution immediately and did so with a nice smile. BEEF To the prime minister for suggesting Canadians should arm themselves for protection at a time when his government is setting an example of international warmongering. This government is setting society backward when we can and should be moving toward peace. BOUQUET To Pier 97 from the Dads In Charge of Kicks Sunday morning breakfast club. We appreciate your kindness dealing with all the kids and the fathers, too. BEEF To the person who runs the mobile home park. Tenants’ private life is not your business. You need to learn how to keep your nose out of other people’s lives. BOUQUET to the very kind lady in the drivethru at Dairy Queen in February. You paid $15.75 for my box of buster bars. That was a huge purchase and your kindness still has me smiling. I loved your gesture so much that I now randomly do it as well.

BOUQUET To Lou at Concord Roofing. Wonderful job. Great price. I highly recommend him. BOUQUET To the person complaining that handicap people take up parking spaces by staying in the car. Guilty. It happens suddenly when the person says ‘I’ll wait for you.’ I never liked it and will not do it again. BOUQUET To Vancouver Island University professor Mark Blackell for running the Boston Marathon. BOUQUET To the guys at Madman McKay for offering their equipment for a movie night at McGirr Elementary School to raise money for the school parent advisory council.

BOUQUET To my wonderful neighbours for looking out for me during my recent illness. Being alone made it difficult for me to get the medications or items I needed. Their unwavering kindness has shown me that there are still some amazing people in our sometimes unkind world. BOUQUET To the caring staff at Benson View Veterinary Hospital when we had to put our beloved dog Dusty down and for the wonderful sympathy card with his final photo on it. BOUQUET To Don, whom I met at Colliery Dam Park when he came to my rescue when my car had radiator trouble. I haven’t had any problem since. You saved me from a lot of hassle and expense.

BOUQUET To the dedicated volunteers at Nanaimo Citizen Advocacy. BOUQUET To Marcus Nguyen for donating his birthday money to our Canuck Place fundraiser. The money and your kindness will bring smiles to the children and families. BOUQUET To Alex at Panago Pizza and to everyone who helped make our fundraiser for Canuck Place children’s hospice a success. This will go a long way to help families make memories. BOUQUET To Bernice B. at H&R Block for going above the call of duty. Your help and expertise were greatly appreciated.

BOUQUET To all the School District 68 teachers ever. You are the best in the world. We love and care for you all.

BOUQUET To all the generous individuals and businesses who contributed to this spring’s community radio fund drive. Your support allows us to continue to provide public access radio for the valuable arts, cultural and social organizations in the region.

BOUQUET To Florrie Ingram on her 100th birthday. You go, girl.

BOUQUET To the News Bulletin readers who follow @BeefsBouquets on Twitter.

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

BOUQUET To Nathan at Nanaimo North Town Centre’s London Drugs, who unlocked my computer after scammers hacked it and locked it when I refused to pay up. An extra bouquet for not charging me.

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Marion passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at 86 years of age. Born September 26, 1928 in Palo Alto, California, she resided for many years in Campbell River and Nanaimo. She is survived by seven daughters, Christine, Patty, Joan, Jane, Cathy, Susan, and Mary Anne; four sons, Gerald, Richard, Michael, and Timothy; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. All will sadly miss her. Family gathering will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the home of Patty and Daren Kolt. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

Bernice Marcoux (nĂŠe Attwater)

September 20, 1929~April 16, 2015 Mother to ThĂŠrĂ¨se, Roneen, Jody, Mauria, and Nicole; grandmother to Joe, Nyee, Tobias, Izak and Viljo; great grandmother (GGB) to Jaime, Kaylee, Kiana, Logan, Eli, Samuel, Quinn, Amelia, Alex and Liam. Bernice passed quietly at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital on a sunny spring afternoon. A celebration of Berniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Sunday, April 26 between 1:00 and 4:00pm at the family home on Eberts Street in Nanaimo. Donations to the Cancer Society are gratefully appreciated in lieu of flowers.

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Peffers, Sandra Nanette July 7, 1930 - April 16, 2015 With deepest sadness we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother , Sandra Nanette Peffers on Apr. 16th 2015 at the age of 84 in Nanaimo B.C. Sandra was born July 7th, 1930 to Nicolas and Nancy Brodyk, the family moved to Nanaimo when Sandra was 12 years old and this is where they made their home. In 1953 she married David Dunn Peffers and together they raised their 3 daughters. Sandra was predeceased by her parents, her 3 sisters Lena, Mary and Ann and her brother Steve. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, David, her daughters Karen and Jeff Ranger, Michele Munroe (Greg Paterson), Cindy Peffers (Kent Lornson), her 3 grandchildren Jeffrey Ranger (Krista), Scott Ranger (Jillian) and Amanda Munroe (Scott Lissa) and her pride and joy 4 great grandchildren Haley and Madison Ranger,and McKenzie and Sutton Ranger and many nieces and nephews. Sandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was her family and we will miss her so very much. Love You, Mom. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the 4th floor of NRGH for helping us through this very difficult time. And a very special thank you to Dr. Beth Hepburn who took care of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;very special ladyâ&#x20AC;?. A memorial will be held at First Memorial Chapel, 1720 Bowen Rd. on Sat. Apr. 25th 2015 at 11 am. Refreshments to follow at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, 1630 East Wellington Rd.

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BISHOP - Elwood â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodyâ&#x20AC;? Dad passed away peacefully April 12, 2015 at Dwelling Place, in his 90th year. He was born August 26, 1924 to George and Margaret Bishop in Victoria B.C. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Anthony, and grandson Brian Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marieâ&#x20AC;? Bishop. He also leaves behind his three sons, Steve (Sandra), Larry (Gwen) and Alan (Sharon). Dad had 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dad served in WW11 as an Aero Mechanic station in Canada. He was a proud member of Branch #10 Legion Nanaimo. He loved music and for years was the base drummer for the Nanaimo Scottish Pipe Band. Dad spent his working life as a travelling salesman covering Nanaimo and the North Island for over 30 years. He was a proud member of the Associated Canadian Travellers (ACT) and had many enduring friendships during these years. In retirement, Dad loved the water and he and Mom spent many happy years on their boat â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sophieâ&#x20AC;? exploring the east coast of Vancouver Island. Dad was actively involved with the Nanaimo Yacht Club and Nanaimo Power Squadron, where he was a proctor for many years. Dad also enjoyed salmon fishing with the Whitecaps Fishing Club from their float cabin in Barkley Sound. The family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Dwelling Place for their compassion in dealing with Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last days and the ongoing care of Mom. We are also grateful for Dr. Janse van Rensburg kind attention. No service by request. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. If so desired, please consider making a donation to the charity of your choice.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

Notice is hereby given to the following tenants with overdue rent of storage lockers holding miscellaneous items, at North Nanaimo Rentals/Shar-Kare Feeds of 4770 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3 250-7580212, 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. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

FAUCHER Janet Blanche (nee Bird) May 20, 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 19, 2015 With deep sadness we announce the passing of Janet. She is survived by her daughters Nicole (Stephen) and Edith, granddaughter Sophia and step granddaughter Sarah; as well as nieces, nephews and their families. No service upon request. Memorial celebration will follow later. Special thanks to relatives and friends for the loving support during our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time of need. Sands ArborMemorial Memorial~~Colwood Victoria (250)478-3821 (250)478-3821

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

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.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND ON Invermere Beach Park a set of keys. Call to identify then claim. (250)7584246

HELP WANTED

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LABOURERS

LABOURER WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

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Registered & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses for all shifts, to support our Pediatric / Adolescent clients for home / school care in the Duncan/Nanaimo areas to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. Pediatric experience is an asset. We offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training as required. If you are an RN or LPN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

Deck Hand / Yard Labourer Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (part of the Gorman Group of Companies); located near Salmon Arm BC on Shuswap Lake has an immediate onâ&#x20AC;?call labourer position available, which will lead to a fulltime position. Reporting directly to the shift supervisor, you will be working with a team of employees who assist with our booming log inventory and residue waste for our plywood plant. Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Small Vessel Operator Certificate â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Equipment Operator certificate â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in boom towing and heavy equipment operation is considered an advantage â&#x20AC;˘ Physical ability to perform labour intensive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Available for shift work â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work both independently and in a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks is required Canoe Forest Products offers a competitive wage rate in addition to a full range of benefits for the successful candidate. If you possess the qualifications for this position, please submit your resume by May 8, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

TREE PRUNING CHIPPING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist Ivan 250-758-0371

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

MARK GRIFFITHS PAINTING 25 yrs exp. interior/exterior. No job too small! Free estimates. References. 250-816-4332

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LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Richard 250-729-7809

LANDSCAPING

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

Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Painting, Roofing & Finish Carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Insured

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

HELP WANTED

bradshomedetailing@shaw.ca

GARDENING

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 FISHERMAN FELT soled wadding boots, used very little, size 9, $20. Over 6 doz wine bottles, wine shopped purchased, $30. (250)756-0653.

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MOVING & STORAGE

ANTIQUE English mahogany tea wagon, converts to small table. $65. 250-722-3341.

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

UNDER $200

BEIGE LEATHER rocker/recliner, $75. Call (250)7560645. HOOCHIES: 20 pks of 10 per pack $3. each; 6 Nooka flashers@ $5. each 729-0875 MANUAL WHEELCHAIR, good cond. 18â&#x20AC;?H from seat. $95. (250)753-0744.

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

(250) 667-1189

FILING CABINET- 4 drawers, legal, lockable, $135. Call Tom (250)755-3066.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

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

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

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for lawn & garden cleanup. Must be physically fit and dependable. Parksville area.

Email resumes to: t7513316@telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES

PRADA PURSE, black, great condition used twice, $99. Call (250)758-7096.

ONLINE SERVICES www.ronsmachinetools.ca Offers you custom boats, air craft & machinist tools, over 5 million automotive parts, golf, tennis & other sports equipment, guns stores. World class information on heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and much more.

PAINTING

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

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

SMALL CHEST freezer, $35. Rope ladder, never used, $30. Call (250)729-8717. WHITE GE electric/convection range, $49. 50â&#x20AC;? Hitachi TV, $50. Call (250)756-2239.

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Auto Insurance Specialist Qualifications: Preferably a level 1 with one year experience with autoplan sales and service. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Full time (37.5), hours and days to be determined. Please forward resume and cover letter to Jennifer Lowrey, Nanaimo Branch Manager jlowrey@viic.ca Closing date May 1st, 2015 at Â 6 pm VIIC thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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NYSA BladeRunners Program Construction and Trades Industry Information Dates:

April 27/15, 10-11am, or April 27/15, 2-3pm

Held at Nanaimo Youth Services Association 290 Bastion St., Nanaimo, BC BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Construction and Trades industry. Eligibility requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Youth must attend the information session to qualify for an interview â&#x20AC;˘ Youth between the ages of 16-30 and out of school â&#x20AC;˘ In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian citizens, permanent residents â&#x20AC;˘ Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) BladeRunners will: â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in four weeks of in-class skill enhancement â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in up to 60 hours of work exposure â&#x20AC;˘ Be eligible for safety gear and tools â&#x20AC;˘ Obtain First Aid OFA Level 1, WHMIS, Fall Protection and other related tickets and group based employability skills â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in Construction Safety Awareness â&#x20AC;˘ Receive individual support and guidance Employers will: â&#x20AC;˘ Receive up to 60 hours of free labour paid for by NYSA â&#x20AC;˘ Receive a $3.00/hr wage contribution based on a minimum $10.50/hr wage â&#x20AC;˘ Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call: BladeRunners Coordinators Monique Laramee, Linda Milford, or Anthony Maki Tel: (250) 754-1989 Fax: (250) 754-8661

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITES, LOWER

UTILITY TRAILERS

11th ANNUAL DOG RESCUE Fundraiser. Sat April 25, 9amnoon. 5682 Rutherford Rd.

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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.

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

NEAR VIU- $550. for 2 rooms, bathroom + internet, cable. Share kitchen/laundry. Prefer quiet, working person or student. N/S. Avail now. 250-7530777. Central Nanaimo.

1-BDRM. PRIVATE level entry inclds utilities, parking, N/S, N/P, no drugs, References reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail now. Damage dep. $750./mo. Call (250)753-8081.

UTILTIY TRAILER. Very good condition. $450. best offer. (250)758-6482.

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

FOR ACTIVE male senior requires 1 bdrm or bachelor or lot to park motor home on. Call 1(780)892-2273 between 9am-12noon.

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI

Garage & Plant Sale Saturday, April 25 8:30 am. - 12:00 noon 1724 Bowen Road. NANAIMO UNIT 102-320 Selby St. April 25 (9-6) & 26 (9-2). House full of vilas furniture to die for. Lot of good household items & art. For photos go to. www.estateliquidators.ca NANOOSE BAY. Sat. April 25, 9am-6pm. Tools, furniture, pottery kiln, 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; canoe, 13.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fibreglass boat on re-built trailer, pond liner. Loads of stuff MOVING - everything has to go! 2452 Summerset Road. No early birds. NORTH NANAIMO2850 Neyland Rd, Sat, Apr 25, 9-3pm. Household items, books, toys, craft supplies, guitar, collectibles, Wet-Vac, seasonal items, fishing gear, furniture and much more! NORTH NANAIMO 5431 Alta Vista Dr (off Lost Lake Rd). Saturday April 25, 9am-1pm Plants, misc items, puzzles, nails, screws, bird houses, cedar patio planters, privacy screens, trellis. NORTH NANAIMO- 6301 Corfu Dr, at Groveland. Sat, Apr 25, 8-3. Moving Sale, Downsizing. Household goods, tools for mechanics, auto & HD, carpentry and gardening. Books of all kinds, including automotive, HD and carpentry, bookcases, storage cabinet, large compressor, Wet-Dry shop vac, etc, etc. PARKSVILLE- 1480 Industrial Ave, Apr 25 & 26, 9-1pm. Please park outside. Locker #R133 (South end). Moving sale w/lots of tools & equip. ROCKY POINT: 149 Heritage Dr., Sat. and Sun., 9am-2pm. Rain or shine! V.I. WORKABILITY Massive Summer Garage Sale. 2296 Northwest Bay Rd. Nanoose May 8 & 9 (8-5). Records, furniture, vintage video, books, antiques & collectables, plus a ton of household items.

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

250-751-0961 REAL ESTATE

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

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.

HOUSES FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

NEW TOWNHOUSE 2-BDRM + DEN

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

N. Nanaimo, close to everything. SS appliances, granite countertops, garage, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, HW floors, built-in vac, security system, new home warranty & more.

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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Chestnut St, Estevan Rd

10070400

College Dr., Okanagan Pl, Selkirk Dr

10070600

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

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

19041600

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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

23050300

Butcher Rd, Clipper Dr., Hammond Bay Rd., Kenwill Dr., Ventura Dr.

18101200

Little John Way, Marion Way, Scarlet Hill 30 Rd., Sherwood Dr.

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23033800

Emil Pl., Hammond Bay Rd., Roy Lane, Rutherford Rd.

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

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Dustin Pl., Lost Lake, Malibu Terr., Vanderneuk Rd.

9111600

Bowen Rd., Northfield Rd.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES HAREWOOD- 2 bdrm sxs duplex, quiet tenants, F/S, W/D, microwave. $850 inclds hydro and utils. NP/NS. Avail now. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)753-1657.

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DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 2 bdrm apartment, with harbour view N/P. refs. 250-729-1997. DOWNTOWN NANAIMOLarge 1 bdrm apartment. N/P. Refs. Call (250)729-1997.

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.

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Brierly Hill, Drake St, Estevan Rd, Stewart Ave

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 1 bdrm furnished, city/ocean view, clean & quiet building. NS/NP. References. Call (250)753-1930.

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

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The senior B Nanaimo Timbermen are ready for the start of lacrosse season. So ready, in fact, that they think they can turn it into an advantage. The T-men traditionally pile up wins early in West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association play. Their fast starts have become so reliable that general manager Shawn Swanson purposely pushed for lots of games for his team right away, including three in four nights to begin the 2015 season. “With us having strong starts, I was willing to do that at the start,” the GM said. “You don’t have as many injuries and stuff like that, so I figure we’ll have full, good rosters for all those games.” The team tends to return core guys at all positions, which means it’s never really rebuilding compared to other teams around the league. Jon Diplock, team captain, said with the talent on the squad, guys only know how to play at a high level. “It’s just the expectations that we’ve held on each other and ourselves…” he said. “We’re all capable. We all know how to play lacrosse, so it’s just a matter of coming out here and doing our job, and we expect that from the start.” The senior B Timbermen have shown signs that they’re going to be a committed group in 2015. Sometimes roster

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Nanaimo Timbermen senior B lacrosse players Simon Stocks, left, and Jon Diplock are looking forward to the start of the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association season. The first game is tonight (April 23) in Ladner.

numbers are low for midweek road games like the season opener tonight (April 23) in Ladner, but Swanson said 25 guys wanted to go. It’s a tough place to play and the Pioneers are a longtime rival, but the T-men intend to go and take two points, Swanson said. Mike Maughan, coach of the senior B squad, said it will just be a matter of being prepared mentally and physically. “We’re looking forward to going over there and getting the year off on a good note and let them know we’ll be a strong team,” he said. “And hopefully they’re not

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defence. Diplock will lead the offence again, along with other top scorers Ryan Forslund and Steve Higgs. Russell Thomas, Travis Mickelson and Cody Boon will be other contributors up front. Maughan said the Timbermen, Presidents’ Cup participants two years in a row, have shown they’re an elite team. “And we expect to do that again this year,” the coach said. “We’re going to put on a good show and we’ll have a good, strong team out there again.” The group looks forward to playing entertaining lacrosse for fans

at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “Ever yone’s pretty skilled with their sticks, so we expect to run the floor with everyone. Our defence and goaltending are going to be unstoppable just like last year…” Diplock said. “[There will be] some high pace, hard hitting, some good goal scoring, and fast breaks all day long.” GAME ON … The senior B T-men play the Valley Rebels on Saturday (April 25) at 7 p.m. at the NIC. Admission is $10, or free for children. There will be a rematch Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the NIC. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Junior A Timbermen get started The junior A Nanaimo Timbermen will start finding out how their rebuild is working. The city’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League club begins its regular season this Sunday (April 26) on the road against the Coquitlam Adanacs. The team has a new coach this year, Kyle Couling, and the core will be a little different after the graduation of some key players. “We are improving every effort, so that’s good,” said Couling. Up front, Brett Hawrys and Dane Sorensen will be back, but both are still away at college. In the meantime, the T-men will look to Alec Molander, Connor Leies and others to be offensive contributors. Tyson Leies, former coach of the junior A T-men, is an assistant this season. “[Our players] are really getting his pickand-roll style,” Couling said. “They’re getting pretty smooth.” Defensively, the T-men will play a pressure game with back-side help. “We’ve got a few big bodies back there that can punish and we definitely want to keep teams to the perimeter, but I think more, we’re going to be looking for turnovers and pressure and transition,” Couling said. New goalie Jarryd Jensen, from Newmarket, Ont., is expected to be “one of the best stoppers in the league,” the coach said. GAME ON … The team’s home opener is May 2 versus the Delta Islanders at 4:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

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White Rapids hop in the pool This coming weekend, another popular Nanaimo sports organization is holding registration for the spring and summer season ahead. The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club was formed back in 1966. During the many years since then the club has consistently lived up to its mission statement to foster “social and skill development focusing on each athlete’s personal best, in a safe and fun community-based program.” Most of the club’s swimming happens outdoors, as the club uses the Bowen Park Kin Pool which it operates in a co-management arrangement with the City of Nanaimo. This year’s summer swim season officially begins on May 4 and runs through to mid-August. Along the way there is a full schedule of fun and competitive meets in addition to regular practice times. Annual highlights of the season are the club’s annual Blue and White Meet set for May 23 and the Nanaimo White Rap-

ids Invitational Meet hold the dual posiplanned for June tions of director of 26-28. swimming as well There are also as head coach. The plenty of social position of associate events, cross trainhead coach will be ing and opportuniheld by Byron Traties for members jan. Coaches for the to form new friendclub will be Vanessa ships. The club Yates, Hayley Price, stresses commitCourtney Poulin and ment and teamwork, Richard Chisholm but the emphasis is and junior coaches always placed more have been named on personal develop- as Taylor Snowdenment than winning. Richardson, Riley Returning Proutfor a secHolm, thorpe ond year Baylee report as presiMunro dent of and CathIan Thorpe the White erine CarColumnist Rapids club riere Der. this season For is Leah young Johnson. swimJoanne mers Kossey is interested vice-presin joining ident and the White Russ Der, Rapids, Sean O’Toole, Diane registration sessions McGonigle, Norare being held this een DePol, Cheryl Saturday and Sunday Morch, Craig Rivers, (April 25-26), from Shauna Kazeil, Amy noon until 2 p.m. Nowicki, Melissa both days at Kin Todd, Don Goodman, Pool. New members Norm King, Michelle are asked to bring James, Kevin Boura birth certificate geois and Laurel and care card, along Laturnus are othwith a swim suit and ers on the board of towel so they can directors. demonstrate their The coaching ability in the pool. staff this season is There is no miniheaded up by Gareth mum age to join, but Saunders, who will potential members

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The intermediate A Nanaimo Timbermen take their first steps in a new season as they play their home opener this weekend. New coach Pat O’Dwyer told the News Bulletin last month that this year’s roster has a mix of solid returnees and promising newcomers and he expects a strong season. “It’s a very high-level lacrosse, and it’s when those players take the minor step into the senior world,” O’Dwyer said. “I’m really looking forward to coaching this group of kids. It’s exciting.” The team begins the B.C. Intermediate Lacrosse League season against the Burnaby Lakers on Saturday (April 25) at 1:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

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