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and work together as partners and replenish our rivers, all our resources,” Wesley said. “You know, if we’re working together it’s easier to replenish the beaches and rivers.” Suzuki also quoted pessimistic predictions from scientists warning the choices humans make in the next few years could determine whether the human species will survive beyond the end of the 21st century. “I cannot overemphasize the need indicated by these people for urgent action, but I tell them, ‘Don’t say it’s too late because we don’t know enough to say it’s too late. Stop acting as if that end has been determined,” Suzuki said. “We’ve got to act and we’ve always got to act in the sense of hope.” For more information, please visit www.davidsuzuki.org.

What do a Ferrari and Nanaimo’s city manager have in common? Their price tag. City manager Ted Swabey made more than $231,356 in his first full year as top bureaucrat – nearly the equivalent of a 2015 Ferrari. While still below the pay of former city manager Al Kenning, the salary makes Swabey the municipality’s highest earner of 2014. Nanaimo has released its Statement of Financial Information, detailing the earnings and expenses of 232 of the highest-paid employees. Nineteen new names moved onto the roster this year of employees with remuneration beyond $75,000. The bracket has been swelling every year since 2008, from 112 to 176 by 2011 and 213 in 2013. Thirty-eight per cent of the list is dominated by fire department employees, but the top salary-makers are department heads. Swabey made about 20 per cent more than the second-highest earner in his first full year after taking over from Kenning in September 2013. While statements of financial information haven’t yet been released by other similarsized cities, documents from 2013 show the pay isn’t all that uncommon. Kenning made $237,767 in 2013, while Kamloops CAO David Trawin pulled in $240,608 and Ron Mattiussi, Kelowna city manager, made $258,728. Tom Hickey, general manager of community services had the highest remuneration next to Swabey with $190,289, followed by Toby Seward, director of social and protective services, at $161,050. Kenning lingered on the payroll with $155,521 last year thanks to payouts for sick time and 8.8 months of banked vacation. Terry Hartley, the now-resigned director of human resources and organizational planning, rounded out the top five with $154,791. For more financial details and expenses, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com.

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David Suzuki speaks to a full house at Beban Park Monday. Suzuki, his foundation and First Nations representatives are part of the Celebrating Coastal Connections speaking tour travelling to B.C. coastal communities to motivate First Nations and non-aboriginal people to join forces to fight climate change. CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

DAVID SUZUKI discussed climate change during a presentation in Nanaimo. BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

avid Suzuki and the David Suzuki Foundation are travelling to B.C. coastal communities to get people motivated to fight the forces driving climate change. Suzuki opened the Celebrating Coastal Connections tour to an audience of about 500 at Beban Park social centre Monday. Suzuki, his foundation and First Nations representatives talked about the consequences of climate change and discussed the need to mend a clash of cultures with nonaboriginal peoples who began arriving 500 years ago.

Suzuki said the fundamentals of the cultural clash lie in how First Nations and settlers viewed the land. Newcomers, including his grandparents, left their elders and elders’ values behind in their lands of origin and saw the land only as a resource to be exploited for monetary gain. That thinking was passed down to their children. First Nations, whose roots in B.C. “are 10,000 years deep,” view the Earth as a home and mother that provides food, shelter and everything needed to sustain life. “The partnership of First Nations, who provide that perspective, with environmentalists who describe the ecological impact of our species, I believe can become a powerful force for change,” Suzuki said. Snuneymuxw Chief John Wesley echoed that sentiment. “When we talk about connecting we’ve also got to communicate

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Failed talks with a potential naming sponsor has tossed a wrench into the Port Theatre expansion. The Port Theatre Society has announced the need for new timelines after discussions with a key naming sponsor fell through. As recently as April, theatre general manager Bruce Halliday reported a positive meeting with an unnamed sponsor for the new $12.6-million centre and was confident money could be raised within timelines. Civic politicians have prom-

the road, not a brick wall,” said Jacklin, who stresses his board is still committed to the project. He said designs are mostly complete for the building, once billed as a 19,000-squarefoot centre that would cater to international touring professionals and community groups. Coun. Ian Thorpe said he thought the society’s timeline had been optimistic and was glad the group gave council an update, even if it was bad news, while Coun. Diane Brennan expressed confidence in the society and Port Theatre. “I am disappointed, but my confidence I think is stronger knowing that given this bump that you have done the responsible thing and come back to council and told us,” she said. news@nanaimobulletin.com

Cell tower not supported by regional district By Karl yu The News BulleTiN

The Regional District of Nanaimo will not support a Rogers Communications cellphone tower in the South Wellington area. At the regional district’s May 26 board meeting, directors approved a motion for staff to notify Industry Canada and Rogers that it doesn’t support a tower proposed for a site on 1957 Plecas Rd. Residents had previously expressed concern as they

said the proposed site was located on a slip fault and above an abandoned coal mine. Alec McPherson, Area A director, said it was important to let the federal government know that the regional district didn’t want to take a chance. “If the local government doesn’t say anything, it can be taken as concurrence,” said McPherson. In a letter to the regional district dated May 11, Rogers said it “is exploring and evaluating all viable options in the

area before moving forward with the most responsible location to ensure wireless service to the community.” Rogers didn’t go into specifics when asked if it was abandoning plans for the Plecas Road site. “Residents expressed their concerns on the Plecas Road site and provided us with sites to explore as an alternate, which we are in the process of doing,” said Andrew Garas, Rogers’ spokesman, in an e-mail.

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Let’s co-operate on environment There’s no place like home, there’s no place like our part of the world, and many of us in Nanaimo recognize that. Hundreds turned out at the Beban Park social centre this week to hear David Suzuki speak as part of his Celebrating Coastal Connections tour. The renowned environmentalist was passing along his familiar messages about the perils of climate change, but with a twist. This time, he’s calling for co-operation among First Nations and non-aboriginal people and solidarity in our way of thinking about how we protect the land. First Nations cultures, he argues, remember what some of us forget – that the Earth is our home, our shelter and our sustenance, and not simply a resource to be bought, sold and exploited. We saw an example of a First Nations coastal-connection attitude just this spring, as members of the Lax Kw’alaams community rejected a $1-billion cash offer from Pacific NorthWest LNG in exchange for support of a liquefied natural gas project at the mouth of the Skeena River. There’s something heartening about seeing people refuse to haggle on the environment. Even if we believe in the promise of LNG as an economic boon, we must maintain the right to refuse projects we deem harmful, because someone has to speak for the river. Here at home, we live on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw people, and we share the land, and we share many of the same values. As we live alongside one another, we learn from one another, too, and here’s another opportunity to learn to respect this land. Suzuki is asking us to celebrate our connections with each other and with the coast we share, and he’s imploring us not to accept climate change, accept defeat or doubt that we can make a difference. Creating connections is a worthy goal. Because we’re not protecting the environment just for ourselves. We’re also protecting it for each other. 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.

Foreign interests decide B.C. needs ‘saving’ We might call ourselves Super, and Greenpeace were not Natural or even The Best Place represented. Instead, Tides on Earth, but how is B.C. viewed Canada CEO Ross McMillan sat around the world? beaming in the audience. Ever since U.S. billionaires McMillan’s role in directing and their environmental clients U.S. foundation money to B.C. decided more than a decade has prompted him to declare ago to supervise our society, himself “a principal architect the impression that British of the Great Bear Rainforest Columbia is a primitive colonial project,” although in the early backwater in need of ‘saving’ years he and his staff (currently has only been reinforced. 24 people) stayed behind the In late April, scenes while Sierra, the province and Greenpeace et al. took B.C. coastal aboriginal the credit. VIEWS leaders announced At the event, two Tom Fletcher completion of marine aboriginal leaders Black Press planning areas for gave a nod to the real Haida Gwaii and the funder of the ongoing North and Central effort to ‘save’ the Coast. U.S. activists B.C. coast, the Gordon knew about the and Betty Moore announcement weeks Foundation. Gordon before the legislature Moore is a co-founder press gallery did, and of Intel Corp., maker a documentary crew of most of the world’s was sent up to advance the computer processor chips, now narrative of the saving of the spending his vast fortune on the ‘Great Bear Rainforest.’ Amazon basin, B.C. and other Within minutes of the ‘threatened’ places. announcement, the World Other Silicon Valley and Wildlife Fund website trumpeted Seattle billionaires helped the creation of the ‘Great Bear finance the original effort, and Sea,’ continuing the penchant a strategy document surfaced of outsiders for renaming in 2008 describing their plan to large parts of B.C. to fit their de-market the Alberta oilsands marketing strategies. by creating a blockade against Unlike the Great Bear energy exports on our Pacific Rainforest land-use deal of 2007, coast. That campaign has the Sierra Club, ForestEthics featured a fake cancer study and

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grossly exaggerated greenhouse gas claims compared to U.S. coal and oil production. The effort has since expanded to natural gas, with false horror stories about fracking finding a receptive global audience. B.C.’s Auditor General issued a report last week calling on the province to do more to prevent the “cumulative effects” of industrial development. A familiar example of this is the struggle to maintain caribou herds in northern B.C. The B.C. government mustered a response from the multiple ministries that have worked on this since 2010. Among other things, they noted that 90 per cent of B.C.’s vast area is now covered by regional landuse plans created to manage cumulative impacts. A whopping 37 per cent of B.C. is designated as parks and protected areas for environmental and cultural values. Maybe that’s still not good enough, but it’s better than anything I can find in Europe or the U.S. That’s particularly true of California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, a pipeline spill, heavy oil refining and gridlocked freeways. ◆ Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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City should buy back downtown hotel land To the Editor:

Re: Council delays hotel decision two weeks, June 2. I would strongly suggest that the city immediately invoke the buy-back clause. If the investor is really interested, the company can again consider purchasing the property if and when it manages to get its financing in order. We’ve heard this tale before, but this time city taxpayers would be protected while other avenues were explored. SSS Manhao bought the land more than a year ago and stated it would bring in 70,000 tourists annually. And nobody with any authority ever questioned that grandiose proposal. That figure of 70,000 equates to approximately 200 new visitors coming every day of the year. Do the math. On the other hand, looking at what’s taking place on the Lower Mainland and around the world with Chinese interests buying up huge amounts of property and just sitting on it for future use or to profit from value appreciation it makes a Nanaimo taxpayer

wonder what is really the plan. The assurance by the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation that the hotel will definitely be built is not reassuring. We were given the same song and dance that led to the Millennium hotel mess. Nanaimo taxpayers have a right to be nervous this time around.

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So SSS Manhao failed to meet its deadline and now wants to extend its agreement with our city. If we do this it will seem like we are desperate at all cost to get this deal done. We don’t need to panic, just buy the land back and put it up for sale and forget the tax breaks. Someone will buy it. We rushed into the conference centre, the Port Theatre and the cruise ship terminal and we the taxpayers are keeping these afloat.

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Not enough water to go around To the Editor,

Re: Slip-and-slide leaves city dry, Letters, May 28. I couldn’t agree more with the letter writer who questioned the sanity of the city’s decision to have a waterslide downtown. The catchment pond in our development nurtured

a whole colony of tadpoles and frogs in April and May last year. This year there’s not much croaking at all and the pond is virtually empty. The city’s idea is ‘bread and circuses’ and a ridiculous waste of water.

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Nanaimo-based medical marijuana producer Tilray has left the Canadian Medical Cannabis Industry Association to start a new industry association and ethics code for medical cannabis producers in Canada. Tilray made the announcement in a press release issued Tuesday, saying the

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Lindsay Britton plugs a cable into a stage box inside the Port Theatre. Britton was part of the Port Theatre Youth Arts Initiative, a group of teenagers and young adults who organized a concert at the Port Theatre last month. Audio engineering was one of the many components that students learned during the initiative, which took place from September until May. NICHOLAS PESCOD/THE NEwS BuLLETIN

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hen Nanaimo played host to We Are The City, Gold and Shadow and The Wild Romantics last month, it was the culmination of a brand-new initiative organized by the Port Theatre. The Port Theatre Youth Arts Initiative began in September and tasked six youths to organize and execute a live production at the theatre. The program was led by the theatre’s marketing and administration assistant, Melanie Godel and aimed to provide the students, who were required to apply, with rel-

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Singer finds success with country band

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It was the early 1970s and New Jersey singer Richard Sterban found himself singing alongside Elvis Presley. “He had so much presence and so much magnetism, it is hard to find the words to describe what it was,” Sterban recalled. At the time, Sterban was a member of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps, who frequently performed with the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. But by 1972, country band the Oak Ridge Boys were in need of another singer and they asked Sterban to join their band. “I was a big fan of the Oak Ridge Boys and I felt that the group had a great deal of potential and so there was very little hesitation on my part,” he said. The next day, he left the Stamps and Elvis and joined the Oak Ridge Boys in a decision that, at the time, caused confusion for many of those closest to Sterban. “Obviously history has proven that I made a very wise decision,” he said. Sterban has remained a member of the Oak Ridge Boys ever since and on Monday (June 8), he and the rest of the boys will be performing at the Port Theatre. “I don’t think that we get to Canada enough to be honest,” he said. “We come to Canada two or three times a year and Canadian audiences always treat us so well.” While the Oak Ridge Boys will be playing all their classic songs, like Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight and Elvira, they will also be playing a handful of songs from their new record, Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites, released last month. “We are looking forward to bringing our brand of country music to Canada,”

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The Oak Ridge Boys country music band plays the Port Theatre on Monday (June 8).

Sterban said. He grew up in Camden, N.J., and said performing with Elvis on a short, but regular basis was an important part in his career. “It was kind of a learning experience for me and it kind of helped set me up for what was to come later on in my life with the Oak Ridge Boys.” He says all the hype

around Elvis helped him deal with success that he experienced as a member of the Oak Ridge Boys. “We played a lot of the very same arenas and buildings that Elvis had played and they were just as packed.” In 1976 the Oak Ridge Boys became the first country band to tour the Soviet Union. Sterban recalled it

as a profound experience. “There was no freedom there whatsoever,” he said. “When I got back home to the United States … my first day off I went … and became a registered voter and I have never missed voting since then.” Later this year, the Oak Ridge Boys will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Sterban said it is a huge honour. “Ever since I found out, I have been trying to find the right words to describe how it really feels,” Sterban said. “But it is hard to find the right words because it is a big deal.” The Oak Ridge Boys perform Monday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $50-$85. Call 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

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Initiative touched on all areas of management “I had no idea what went into riders or contracts at all,” Britton said. The group learned how to deal and work with booking agents as well as how to properly budget a show and what additional costs need to be factored in. “You figure out how much you have to pay out for food, for hotels, for travel,” Britton said. As the performance drew near, the students spent more and more time learning about the elements that come with show production, such as lighting and sound engineering. “As a group we learned how to do all the wrapping of the cables,” Britton said. “That is something I already knew, but I didn’t know where those cables went.” When the concert finally took place on May 14, it was end of a lengthy learning journey for the students. Britton said she loves the excitement that comes with the big night. “It is the feeling that you get at the event. Looking around and seeing all

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Punk bands set to perform Two bands from days gone by are set to perform to in the Harbour City next weekend. Punk bands Pointed Sticks and Bum will be playing at the Cambie on Saturday (June 13) at 8 p.m. The two bands will be joined by Nanaimo’s Teenage Tiger. Pointed Sticks hail from Vancouver and were active in the late 1970s and early ’80s, while Bum, from Victoria, performed in the ’90s before splitting up. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Fascinating Rhythm and online at www.bit.ly/1RJVwHA. For more information about the show, please visit http://on.fb. me/1deRQOV.

these people, you get this feeling of being a part of something that is bigger,” Britton said. She will be heading off to the Art Institute of Vancouver this fall and she hopes to one day be able to recreate that excitement. “That is what I want to create and that is what I want to

do as a job.” The Port Theatre is planning on doing the initiative again next year, but it is reviewing ways to modify the program. “We are looking at it a little differently,” Godel said. “It won’t look the same.” She added that the entire program began in September and finished in May.

“We are looking at how to streamline it and how to shorten the timeline to make it more efficient,” Godel said. “We are looking at something similar next year, but not necessarily having the group do the entire program ... it is going to look a little different, but how, I can’t quite say yet.” arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Actor and Best Male Actor. Actor. As a a result result of of the the As recent recent accolades, accolades, the the Nanaimo Nanaimo Theatre Theatre Group Group has has decided decided to to run run the the Bus Bus Stop Stop production again for production again for those who missed those missed the buswho the first time the bus the first time around. around. Bus Stop will run Bus June Stop25-27 will at run8 from from June 25-27 8 p.m. Tickets will at are p.m. Tickets will are $15. For more infor$15. For please more information, visit mation, w w w. n aplease n a i m o tvisit hew w w. n a n a i m or oth eatregroup.com call atregroup.com 250-758-7224. or call 250-758-7224. arts@nanaimobulletin.com arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Other cities can set an example I recently had the town waterfront good fortune to tour development. North Vancouver’s As Mussatto led waterfront led by me running up and Mayor Darrell Musdown the piers, satto and Coun. around construction Linda Buchanan. We barricades and over also got to experigravelled environence the launch of mental remediation their Friday Night sites, through a 750Food Truck Festival, seat Tap and Barrel but that’s restaurant, a whole I couldn’t CHAMBER differstop makCHAT ent story ing comKim Smythe for next parisons month. with NanaiJust over mo’s south a year downtown ago, North waterfront. Vancouver In North published Van, the its Central pace of Waterfront progress Developseemed ment Plan, describincredibly rapid ing a vision to rehain contrast with bilitate its historic our experience in industrial waterNanaimo. When I front. Five words – questioned how “this vision is about you turn a plan into people” – kick off the reality in such a 65-page report. short time frame, his Some highlights of answer was simple. the plan’s mission Choose the best include statements help to develop and like “culturally and historically rich, it must be a year-round gathering place, be void of vehicles yet accessible, make it intimate, must be programmed and must be monetized.” In the end, the report cited these among the 10 commandments of down-

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retention and expansion program. Through each session, staff ask business owners about opportunities and challenges they face growing their businesses. This forum In May, Nanaimo Economic addressed a theme that has Development Corporation surfaced regularly over the met with a group of regional years: the challenge of hirbusiness leaders as part of ing and retaining excellent the organization’s employees. ongoing Business Compensation ECONOMIC Retention and and wage disparUPDATE Expansion proity tend to be Sasha Angus gram. This was a identified as prifacilitated roundmary roots of the table discussion employee attracand workshop, tion and retention attended by busichallenge. Howness owners, ever, it’s useful senior managto consider the ers and human larger context of resources repreemployee needs, sentatives, as well including schedule as experts from Vancouver flexibility, company culture, Island University, MNP and career-path opportunities, GT Hiring Solutions. The and more. While compengroup discussed talent sation is an important facacquisition and retention, tor when making career focusing on the strategies decisions, it is usually not that businesses use to the sole consideration of attract and keep the best employees. employees. Seek highly skilled employSince its inception, NEDC ees for your enterprise and has maintained an ongoing ensure that yours is a com-

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Nanaimo Realty ANNOUNCEMENT The Directors of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty are pleased to announce the addition of Jona Riglin to their Royal Service Group. Jona was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan prior to acquiring her B.Ed. degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Her teaching career began in Saskatchewan before moving to Nanaimo 26 years ago. Jona’s elementary school teaching background has provided her with a vast set of transferable skills. Her love of music has always been an asset, leading her to teach classroom music, direct and accompany school choirs, assist with school musicals, and organize talent shows. Jona’s leadership and speaking skills were put to good use in the role of NDTA Professional Development Chair, an added responsibility she enjoyed for three years. Jona has always felt very much at home in Nanaimo. She enjoys an active lifestyle, including curling, fitness training, and golf. Jona hopes to soon return to a local Toastmasters club. Jona is very excited about her new career, and looks forward to assisting you with your residential real estate needs. Contact Jona at her new office in Brooks Landing 250 756-1132.

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The new concession building at Sid Clark Gyro Park was officially opened last month, with almost 250 hotdogs served on opening night. The Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association thanked those in attendance and acknowledged volunteers and sponsors including Steve Marshall Ford and Mid-Island Co-op.

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Nanaimo people who appreciate tidiness and cleanliness. Nanaimo North Town Centre’s parking lot is immaculate. Thank you Dev and staff for doing such a great job.

A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail to the News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7, e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com or fax to 250-753-0788.

BEEF To all the disrespectful cyclists who ride their bikes along the seawall. Every single cyclist needs to dismount when going over the foot bridge. I’ve seen seniors and other pedestrians bullied and yelled at to get out of the way by cyclists.

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BOUQUET To Barton Leier Gallery on Chapel Street. I was shopping for a present for my mom, but having a very bad day, when the shopkeeper saw me looking at some rings. “People having rough days get rings” he said, and he let me pick one out. This may have seemed like a very small gesture to him, but to me in that moment, it was the world.

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BEEF To bullies. They are not the superior beings they would have us believe. In fact, they are inferior. The only way they can feel good about themselves is by putting down others. BOUQUET To Jessi, our server at ABC Restaurant North. A hard worker, pleasant and very attentive.

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BEEF To the children who pushed over a greenhouse, destroying mostly everything inside. And to the parents who don’t supervise their children and let them destroy other people’s property.

BEEF To the hotel proponents who are asking for a purchase option extension. You have already had a bite of the apple.

BOUQUET To Cedar Tire. They were extremely busy but they made me feel very important and fixed my car in the parking lot as all the bays were busy. I found out later that it was one of the owners that did the repair on my tire. BEEF To B.C. Ferries and the competition to name their new vessels. If you don’t read all the rules and regulations very carefully and you submit more than one entry, you are disqualified. BOUQUET To Dan Rae at National Car Sales. Twice I’ve had the best car buying experience ever. Dan exceeded my previous experience with customer service that was way above the call of duty. Hats off to an honest car salesperson who truly stands behind his word.

BOUQUET To the Shaw guy in the white truck and the man in the black car who stopped to see if I was OK when my van broke down. It’s scary being stranded on the side of the highway with two young kids. I truly appreciate it.

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BEEF To all the drivers who do not remove their ball hitches when not towing a trailer, when driving and parking around the city. B.C. should do like Manitoba who fine drivers who do not remove the hitches when not in use.

BOUQUET To two of Nanaimo’s finest RCMP officers who gave an old couple a very big break and a ride to our destination. Hats off to all of you – you make our world a safer place.

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BOUQUET To Warren and Tyler at Westshore Electric. Not only did they start work extra early in the morning to accommodate our store hours, but also helped me with a computer problem.

BEEF To the taxman. Instead of taxing the working poor to death, go tax the mega rich people a lot more.

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BEEF To the man at the organic foods retailer who, when I was called next up to the cashier, ran ahead of me to beat me to the register. I was holding a crying baby and toting a two year old. On top of that your wife hadn’t even finished shopping and we had to wait for her.

BOUQUET To Dr. Chris Collins and nurse Elaine Clark for their free education workshops at Beban Park. It was informative and presented in a way everyone could understand. Thank you to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation for sponsoring it.

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BEEF To the hardware store manager for not offering to help me with three bags of concrete. BOUQUET To the City of Nanaimo worker for helping.

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Brenda Lee Clarke â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone But Not Forgottenâ&#x20AC;? Brenda passed away peacefully at the age of 57 on May 5, 2015 in Nanaimo after a lengthy illness with cancer. She will be missed by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on June 18,2015, 3pm at Eagles Hall Nanaimo.

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Spencer, Gwyneth t is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Linda. Linda was born in Saskatoon to her devoted parents, Ken and Elin Petch. She contacted polio at age two and her hospital care separated her from her family for long periods of time. When her father re-enlisted in the RCAF, she became an â&#x20AC;&#x153;air force bratâ&#x20AC;?and lived with her family on various bases across Canada before settling in Victoria in 1964. She and Deryck met at Uvic and started their life together in Nanaimo after graduation. Linda faced a lifetime of challenges with a spirit of joy and determination that endeared her to all who knew her. Everyone that she met could become â&#x20AC;&#x153;her new best friendâ&#x20AC;? in an instant. As a school secretary, she endeared herself to generations of school children, their parents and teachers. Linda is survived by her loving family: husband, Deryck; daughter, Allison (Nicholas); son, David (Karen); sister, Laureen (Blair) and her very special grandchildren: Emily, Natalie, Carter and Elliott as well as nieces and nephews: Dana, Megan (Steve), Sam (Stephanie), Geoff, Chris and Michael (Tahnee) along with their parents: Laureen and Blair Matheson, Doug and Janet Cowling, and Kate and Colin Lowe. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the special care that Linda received over the years from many talented and dedicated health care professionals including the Family Practice Clinic, NRGH and the Palliative Unit. You are amazing. A celebration of Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Sunday, June 21st from 2 to 4pm at the Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle. Donations in Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the SPCA, Canadian Diabetes Assn., PPASSBC (post polio) or a charity of your choice.

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LOWER LANTZVILLESeaside Terrace Cul-de-sac Multi garage sale. Sat. & Sun., June 6 & 7, 8am-2pm.

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MULTI-FAMILY: at Highlands Strata Complex. Rutherford to Kenwill to Crestview to Arbour Lane and Arbour Cres. Sat. June th, 9 am-1pm N.NANAIMO. ANNUAL 8Family garage Sale - Pleasant Ridge Estates, off Dunbar, off Metro Drive. Sat. June 6, 8:30am-noon. Furniture, home decor, clothing, bedding, etc. Please park in the Pleasant Valley School parking lot and walk in.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 11th 2015 at 7:00 pm

There will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 11 2015, starting at 7:00 pm in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, to consider proposed amendments to the City of Nanaimo â&#x20AC;&#x153;ZONING BYLAW 2011 NO. 4500.â&#x20AC;? All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be given the opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on the matters contained within Bylaw No. 4500.077 at the Public Hearing.

1. BYLAW NO. 4500.077 Purpose: Location(s): File No.:

Map A

To permit the use of land for a small lot subdivision. 5030 Hammond Bay Road, as shown on Map A Rezoning Application â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RA000347

The subject property is legally described as LOT 11, DISTRICT LOT 54, WELLINGTON DISTRICT, PLAN 17543, and is shown on Map A.

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CENTRAL. MULTI-FAMILY. Saturday June 6th, 9am-2pm. My neighbours and I are having a gagage sale at 2224 Sun Valley Drive.

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This bylaw, if adopted, will rezone the subject property from Single Dwelling Residential (R1) to Single Dwelling Residential-Small Lot (R2) in order to facilitate a small lot subdivision.

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WANT TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? IN PERSON: A copy of the above-noted bylaw and related documents may be inspected from May 29TH 20th 2015 to June 11th 2015, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays), at the City of Nanaimo, Community Development Department, Service and Resource Centre, located at 411 Dunsmuir Street. WEBSITE: Review this rezoning application on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s webpage: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Building In My Neighbourhood? (www.nanaimo.ca/whatsbuilding) or scan the QR code above using a mobile device to go directly to the online information. If you would like more information about Public Hearings, please go to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.nanaimo.ca and use the search function to find the Public Hearing Information Sheet, which contains many frequently asked questions.

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WANT TO MAKE A WRITTEN SUBMISSION? If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, June 11th 2015, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: IN PERSON: Drop off at the Service and Resource Centre, located at 411 Dunsmuir Street EMAIL:

Email should be sent to public.hearing@nanaimo.ca

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Following the close of a Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of City Council, as established by provincial case law. This is necessary to ensure a fair Public Hearing process and provide a reasonable opportunity for people to respond.

City of Nanaimo Community Development Department Service and Resource Centre 411 Dunsmuir Street Phone: (250) 755-4429 Fax: (250) 755-4439 Website: www.nanaimo.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

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COLE VIRTANEN headlines group of talent joining city’s junior football club. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

The V.I. Raiders feel like this year’s signing day was a victory. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team inked its rookie recruits on Monday, an important step toward the 2015 season. Headlining this year’s recruiting class is defensive back Cole Virtanen of John Barsby Secondary School, MVP of the AA varsity team’s Subway Bowl championship. Jerome Erdman, Raiders coach, said he’s happy with how recruiting went. “We’ve done a really, really good job of getting the really good local talent, so I’m very, very pleased with that,” he said. “And we’ve got some great kids from Winnipeg, we’ve got some great kids from Regina and even up north so we’re very, very happy.” Virtanen had options to try for a spot at the Canadian university or U.S. college level, but decided the Raiders are the best fit for now. “I’m just really interested in staying at home and playing with a good football team,” Virtanen said. “They have all the same ideals as we did at Barsby. Win-

ning’s the No. 1 attitude around here. So I just want to keep that going.” Virtanen said the first day of junior football spring camp was an eyeopener, but he will work at it to try to make an impact. “I’m looking to play as much as I can this year, do my part,” he said. “I’m just going to compete for every job I can, whether it’s special teams and on defence, I’m looking to contribute to the team and its efforts to win.” Other recruits from the Barsby Bulldogs include defensive lineman Matt Hill and linebacker/running back Trentyn Anderson. “It was just a good fit,” said Hill. “It’s close to home and I want to stay here. I’ve been coming to Raiders games ever since I was 10 years old.” Erdman said the Raiders rookies will all need to prove themselves and earn their playing time. “There’s a few kids that are coming in that will challenge for a starting position,” the coach said. “I never will tell a rookie coming in that ‘you’re going to start’ because that’s unfair to the veterans that are here and I think that’s the wrong way to recruit.” Some of the Raiders’ other notable THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 12TH ANNUAL RUN FOR LIFE A HUGE SUCCESS recruits include defensive back Cobby Stubbins of Parksville, linebacker Eskindrias Tegegne of Winnipeg and GREG SAKAKI/ThE NEwS BullETIN defensive linemen Parker Smith and Steven Drysdale of Regina. V.I. Raiders coach Jerome Erdman is on hand for the official signing as prospect Cole Virsports@nanaimobulletin.com

NOTICE OF MEETING JUNE 15, 2015 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Nanaimo will consider the 2014 Annual Report as part of its regular business at the Regular Council Meeting to be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street, on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7 p.m. Some of the topics included in the report are: a) Highlights of Financial Information b) Municipal Services and Operations c) Municipal Objectives and Performance Indicators The draft 2014 Annual nnual Report was posted to the City’s website for public review on June 1st. Alternatively, a copy is currently available for inspection during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday) in the Legislative Services Office, City Hall, 455 Wallace Street. Written submissions regarding the 2014 Annual Report may be submitted to the Legislative Services Office by email to legislativeservices.office@nanaimo.ca or by mail.

tanen commits to the junior team Monday night at the club’s office at Comox Field.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 12TH ANNUAL RUN FOR LIFE A HUGE SUCCESS!

ALMOST $50,000 WILL GO TOWARDS EQUIPMENT FOR THE TWO NEW OPERATING ROOMS AT NRGH. The Central Vancouver Island Financial Institutions, together with ALMOST $50,000 WILL GO TOWARDS EQUIPMENT FOR THE TWO NEW OPERATING&ROOMS AT NRGH. the Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation would like to extend a The Central Vancouver Island Financial Institutions, together with the Nanaimo & District Hospital special Thank You to all of the 294 Foundation would like to extend a special Thank You to all of the 294 registrants, and over 40 volunteers registrants, and over 40 volunteers that make this event a success. that make this event a success. A SPECIAL THANK YOU AND RECOGNITION OF THE MANY, PLEDGE & SPONSORS. A SPECIAL THANK YOU AND RECOGNITION OF THE MANY, PLEDGESUPPORTERS SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS. THISTHIS EVENT WOULD NOT WITHOUTYOU! YOU! EVENT WOULD NOTBE BEPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE WITHOUT Sponsors BMO Canadian Western Bank Caya Signs Frontrunners Island Savings Credit Union Nanaimo News Bulletin Scotiabank

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Committee Greg Scott, Co-Chair (Coastal Community Credit Union) Jason Nelson, Co-Chair (TD Canada Trust) Craig Power, (Scotiabank) Jen Dayne (Island Savings Credit Union) Leona Horvath, (RBC) Leanna LeFevre (CWB) Mai Pham (TD) Michelle Hatfield (HSBC) Rae Schmitke (BDC) Shannon Wright (Coast Capital Savings) Tanya Hannen (BDC) Terri Waddell (CIBC) Robert Lewis (BMO)

Requests for information regarding this notice may be directed to: PHILIP COOPER, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Phone: 250.755.4521 • Email: philip.cooper@nanaimo.ca

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BMXers winners

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It was a hot weekend at the BMX track and the action was blazing fast. The Nanaimo BMX Association hosted the Harbour City Nationals on Saturday and Sunday at the Marie Davidson BMX Park. Home-track advantage was a factor as dozens of locals were winners at the national series stop. For results, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com.

The High School at VIU is Nanaimo’s best kept secret! A BC certified independent high school uniquely situated on the university campus. Come do high school at university! Open house: June 11th 8:30 AM – 12 PM Information session: 6:30 PM in building 350 at VIU Accepting students for grades 10 to 12 from the local area.

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Nanaimo’s Hunter McGill leads the pack around the second turn at the Harbour City Nationals BMX race Sunday at Marie Davidson BMX Park.

Motocross roars back The Rockstar Energy Motocross Nationals take to the track in Nanaimo this Sunday (June 7). Wastelands Motocross Park on Biggs Road hosts some of the world’s best riders, including three former MX1 champions – Colton Facciotti, Brett Metcalfe

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Curlers make last ends count

A final look back to the past season Petley-Jones and Co. Law Corp. Trophy of local curling this week, along with a was Dave Towns and his teammates look forward to planning for next seaHarry Whittam, Schenk and Kerry son. We’ll start by catching up on year- Park. Winners of the Don MacRae Troend awards from some of the many phy from square two were Don Fuller, senior and mixed curling leagues. Henry Rempel, Bert Murray and Park. From the CIBC Wood Gundy senior In the final square of the season, earnladies’ division, Pat Wardrop sends ing the A.H. (Chic) Johnson Trophy, word that the winning team from the was skip Sandy Fraser along with Jake first square of competition was that McGlenen, Joe Fort and Gary Williams. of skip Marj Fenske, third Darlene Turning to mixed curling results, GorSchofield, second Susan Lobregt and don and Lauren Petley-Jones teamed lead Joanne Whiting. In the second with Ken and Tanis Wilson to earn square, skip Fenske again the aggregate trophy in came out on top, this time the Investors Group Friday thorpe teamed with Anne Marie Mixed League. report Powell, Norma Bewley and From the Senior Open Ian Thorpe Pat Dumond. Mixed League, coordinator Columnist There was a good turnout Brian Askin reports that the of curlers and sponsors at first square was won by the the year-end senior men’s team of skip Bob Hay, third banquet. From the first Darlene Schofield, second square of the season for the Norma Bewley and lead 55-plus division, winners Steen Petersen. Two rinks of the Nanaimo Chrysler were actually tied for first Trophy were Ed Strumborg, place, but the Hay rink beat George Yelle, Ed Stonehouse Sandy Askin’s team when and Jim Patrick. Second square winthey played each other. In fact, in that ners were Ron Kulai, Larry Oleskiw, matchup, the Hay team recorded a Roger Lytton and Gary Heiman, who rare eight-ender. The second square claimed the Joe Boudot Memorial Troof the league resulted in a first place phy. Recognized from the third square going to Fenske, Schofield, Marlene were Strumborg, Gord Borbandy, Nick Mounce and Petersen. Rvachew and Jim Patrick as winners Looking ahead, plans for next season of the Mark’s Import Auto Trophy. Top begin this month. The Nanaimo Curlsenior men’s team from the fourth ing Centre’s annual general meeting square of the season was that of Merv will be held Wednesday (June 10), Osler, Gord Bordandy, Gary Schenk beginning at 7:30 p.m. All club memand Mike Nish. bers are invited to attend. Also acknowledged at the banquet Whatever your sport, a reminder in were the top teams from the senior closing to play your hardest, play fair, men’s 68-plus division. Earning the and show good sportsmanship.

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www.nanaimobulletin.com

Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, June 4, 2015

Our Anniversary Celebration Continues.....

Classic Ice Cream 1.65lt

Dairyland

Cottage Cheese 500gr

for

Dairyland

Whipping Cream 473ml

2$ for

SHE

California No. 1

Blueberries 18oz Clamshell

99 Per

18 O Z M

CLA

Island Farms

LAR GE

Dutch

Mild Gouda Cheese 1/4 Wheel, Min. 900gr

Pork Side Ribs 8.80 per kg

www.qualityfoods.com

an Island Original.

Prices in effect June 05 - 07 , 2015

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JOIN US FOR TAKE OFF!

LANGLEY & COURTENAY GRAND OPENING!

TOP DOLLAR

OUNTIN S AND C

FOR YOUR TRADE PAID FOR OR NOT!!

EAR

-79 9 2 7 0 25 S 25 Y BUSINES

AT L S NS A E IO R D AT TE LOC S N E MO FIV L L A

S PRICEED SL ASHVER ON OHICLES! 00 VE

OCATION LIVE ON LY, JUNE 6 SATURDA

RS U O H 72 LY! ON

CE I R P N O S I O N S! EXTEN

JUNE 5-7 ONLY!

AT ALL 5 LOCATIONS • COLWOOD • DUNCAN • NANAIMO • COURTENAY • LANGLEY

KIN SMODEAL HOT

ALL PRICES OUT OF THIS WORLD!

13,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 MAZDA MAZDA 6 Stk#S17414A

2012 CHRYSLER 300

DE LOA

Stk #D15874C

18,888

Stk #D17460

20,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

RATES FROM

3.99%

Stk #K17035A

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1

7 ER ENG S S A P

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Stk#S17184B

SM HOT OKIN DEA L

Stk #T17391

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk #K17390

39,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2010 DODGE JOURNEY Stk #K17469

2014 FORD MUSTANG

SPO

RTY

13,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

27,888

29,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

FINANCE SPECIALISTS ON SITE Ask us how we can lower your current interest rate. 16 lenders to choose from. Get the vehicle you want and the credit you deserve!

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

www.galaxymotors.net PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2015

LOA 7 PADED, 4W SSEN D GER

2014 FORD FLEX Z17533 Stk #Z17533

Stk #C17526

THO SAVE USN ADS

23,888

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2014 JEEP COMPASS

2013 GMC SIERRA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

4X4

8,888

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

26,888

4 CHOTO FROOSE M

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. & Sat. 9-6; Sun. 10-4

NANAIMO

250-729-7991 4777 Isl. Hwy. North

(Across from Long Lake) |

DL #30917

Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, June 4, 2015

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:30-5:30 9 y a d r u t a S Sunday 11-5

• Toss Pillows at $9 • Desks starting at $98 • Solid Wood Dining Tables starting at $398 • Sideboards starting at $398 • Shoe Cabinet $98 • Queen Size Memory Foam Mattresses starting at $398 • Sofabeds starting at $498 • T.V Units starting at $88 • Swivel Rocker Recliners starting at $698 • 100% Leather Sectionals starting at $1598 • Stressless Chairs starting at $1498 • Dining Chairs starting at $88 • 100% Leather Loveseats starting at $898 • 100% Leather Swivel Club Chairs starting at $698 • Leather Bar Stools starting at $168 • Coffee Tables starting at $198 • Queen Storage Beds starting at $698 • Outdoor Sectionals starting at $1398 • Bookcases starting at $98 • Many Items Below Cost!!

Q U A L I T Y

H O M E

F U R N I S H I N G S

Victoria and Nanaimo stores only! NANAIMO

1711 Bowen Road • 250-753-6361

VICTORIA

661 McCallum Road • 250-475-2233 Millstream Village

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