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School board recommends re-opening Cedar facility ROBERT BARRON DAILY NEWS
MP James Lunney speaks to media Thursday in his office. The former Tory party member, who now sits as an independent after claiming he wanted freedom to speak about his beliefs, refused to answer some questions and left early from the news conference that he had called. [AARON HINKS/DAILY NEWS]
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His resignation from the Conservatives came after a post he made on social media site Twitter in February, where he said: “No problem with ‘scientific theory;’ Just stop calling evolution fact.” The tweet was posted in defence of an Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP who had told reporters he did not believe in evolution. On Thursday, Lunney maintained he was forced by uproar from the comment into making the choice to sit as an independent. He blamed members of the media and online “trolls” for the controversy.
He repeated those views at the press conference. “It’s clear that evolution is a theory, not a fact, and apparently words do matter,” he said. “But my question is, who is funding the campaign by militant atheists to discredit a Christian world view in Canada?” Lunney cited bar associations that refused to accredit future law school graduates from Trinity Western University — a private school that prohibits sexual intimacy outside of heterosexual marriage — as an example of discrimination against Christians. The B.C. government has also revoked approval for the TWU law school. Lunney also cited criticism leveled against him by Ian Capstick, a former
NDP strategist and self-professed “militant atheist.” He also pointed to a challenge by Ontario doctors to a provincial policy requiring them to prescribe birth control. “I want to ask this question: What is the role of the MP for one, but what’s the role of the media in stirring up controversy?” said Lunney “A few words on Twitter, inflated on social media got wrapped up by the CBC, became a national story on March 2, which of course spread intolerance and bigotry from another century down on this MP, and I think it’s a trial run for what they’re attempting to do others across the country.” See LUNNEY, Page A3
The closed Cedar Secondary School may get another lease on life. Trustee Natasha Bob made a successful motion at to reopen CSS as a Grade 8-12 school in the fall of 2016 at Wednesday’s business committee meeting. CSS was closed in June in a controversial decision as part of efforts to deal with declining enrolment in RAE the NanaimoLadysmith school district. School board chairman Steve Rae said Bob’s recommendation came after the results of the district’s Your Voice 2015 survey indicated that 53 per cent of the more than 1,300 respondents to the question said they wanted the school reopened. Rae said only about 300 of those respondents were from Cedar. He said the board is expected to make the final decision by the end of the month. Rae said the board is moving forward quickly to make a decision about CSS because the district had scheduled money to soon be spent on the project to convert the CSS into an elementary school. “Staff have been asked to prepare a report on what steps are to be taken to update the rest of the facilities plan based on this recommendation and the rest of the input from the survey,” Rae said. “The facilities plan is a living document and things change so we have to have a realistic approach to it.” Trustee Jamie Brennan, who voted against the reopening of CSS, said the decision had already been “preordained.” “They misled the public with this sham of a review process,” he said. “If the board decides to reopen CSS, it will add another 450 seats to our secondary capacity in addition to the extra 2,000 we already had before that. It just means more empty classrooms in the district.” Rae, Bob, Scott Kimler, Stephanie Higginson, Noah Routley and Jeff Solomon voted to reopen the school while Brennan, Tania Brzovic and Bill Robinson voted against it. RBarron@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4234
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A battle appears to be brewing among city council members in Lantzville over the treatment of senior staff members. Four city councillors — Jennifer Millbank, Rod Negrave, Graham Savage and Dave Scott — have signed a letter that has been sent to all households in the community stating the councillors “do not condone” inappropriate behaviour from “some members of council” towards staff members.
The mail out to the community comes on the heels of an internal memo that was sent to council from five senior managers on March 26 raising concerns with the “ridicule and criticism of staff’s work in a public meeting.” Millbank wouldn’t comment Thursday as to why three council members — Mayor Colin Haime, Denise Haime and John Coulson — were not signatories of the letter to the community. She said the four felt they had a responsibility to bring staff’s concerns to the community
because the local community newspaper, which was one of the main means of spreading news throughout Lantzville, has recently closed. “We want to rebuild a relationship with our staff,” Millbank said. “We felt it was important to get some information to the public about the roles of our staff members and the important work they do. It’s important that we all work well together.” Colin Haime couldn’t be reached by press time, but Coulson said he was not asked to
sign the letter and knew nothing about it until he found a copy in his mailbox Thursday morning. He said the fact that four of the seven members of council signed the letter means they represent a quorum, which means business of council now appears to be being done behind closed doors. “This is a very divisive council and there are a number of things that I have concerns with,” Coulson said. “One is that this letter makes it appear that the three of us are guilty of something. The fact is
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Mountie cruising by burning building ‘I did not ask for wakes residents; six left homeless this fight,’ DANIELLE BELL FOR THE DAILY NEWS
Alex Dion woke up to screams early Thursday, as a fire ravaged his south end home. “Some guy was screaming ‘get out, get out,’” said Dion. “They smashed my window and got me out of there.” The Good Samaritan turned out to be a Nanaimo RCMP officer, who was nearby when a fire broke out at a Nicol St. house shortly before 1 a.m. Dion is among six men left homeless after the fire, which began outside at the back of the house and tore through the second floor and attic, gutting the home. No one was seriously injured, although one man was treated for smoke inhalation and released from hospital. All of the tenants, who rented separate suites, lost everything. Dion, who was supposed to go to a job interview yesterday, recovered only a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. He had only lived there for a month. None of the tenants had insurance, and the building was also not insured. There were smoke alarms in the house, but fire crews said they were not working. Brian Groseth, who has owned the building since 2004, said the interior has been rebuilt. Everything was up to building code, according to Groseth, who owns other property, including
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a 43-unit residential building in New Brunswick. “Everyone is out on the street,” said Groseth. Not everyone was home at the time of the fire, but all are being
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Tourism operator David Littlejohn plans to continue leading the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce in the same direction, as 2015-16 board chairman. The chamber announced its new board at its annual general meeting Wednesday. “I’m particularly interested in transportation — not only within the city, but regionally and provincially,” Littlejohn said. Littlejohn’s family has operated Living Forest Campground and RV Park on Maki Road for
decades, so the family understands the importance of transportation. He places Island Ferries’ proposal for passenger ferry service to downtown Vancouver at the top of the list for Nanaimo transportation priorities. “I think that’s the most important transportation initiative Nanaimo could possible have right now,” Littlejohn said. That message was delivered to Ottawa Wednesday, when he and other chamber members lobbied two federal ministers for support for the project, which is short the
necessary funding to start. Guests at the AGM included Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip were both guests at the AGM. “We certainly told them this is what we consider the key thing for economic growth for Nanaimo,” he said. “I’ve heard there’s an election coming.” Chamber executive positions are appointed. The position is appointed for one year by rota-
tion through the board executive. The new board of directors consists of Chris Beaton, Don Bonner, Meryl Chahley, Warren Cook, Adam Hawryluk, Sean Herold, Dan Hurley, Sarah Lane, Greg Phillips, Andrea RosatoTaylor, Justin Schley, Hilde Schlosar, Marianne Turley, and Kelly Whitton. More than 130 members attended the AGM at the Coast Bastion Hotel. DBellaart@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4235
Reporters had questions of their own. One asked how he would respond to concerns from constituents. “I am representing something that is important to millions of Canadians,” he said. “Truth is important to all Canadians, and an MP is not elected just to represent the views of his riding . . . and MP’s role is to stand up for what’s right on behalf of all Canadians,” said Lunney, who has represented the riding since 2000 either as a Canadian Alliance or Conservative. “I did not ask for this fight, I didn’t ask for it,” he said. “It was put upon me by the most belligerent, ignorant and biased and bigoted people in the country that tried to target me because of my beliefs,” he said, adding he has not campaigned on the issue in the past. When asked repeatedly if he agreed with the scientifically accepted view that humans and apes evolved from a common ancestor, Lunney said: “I’m saying this: that it’s a false construct to say that you evolved from slime . . . .” He later added: “Everybody agrees that all human beings are related.” Lunney laughed when asked if he believed Adam and Eve were the first humans on earth. “Scientists believed we came from common ancestors, so you figure it out and give them whatever names you want,” he said. Lunney began removing the TV microphone from his suit as reporters asked questions. He offered a final response: “It’s important for people to be who they are. It’s important to people to stand up for what they believe when they are challenged and called an idiot for believing what they believe.” SAnderson@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255 » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@nanaimodailynews.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
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t is certainly correcting a previous mistake. What it means from here on out remains in question. On Wednesday night, NanaimoLadysmith school district trustee Natasha Bob made the motion to reopen Cedar Secondary as a Grade 8-12 school in the fall of 2016. This development follows on the heels of the much-criticized decision to close the school, based upon a remarkably flawed facilities plan. The outcry against the plan was significant, and that dissatisfaction was a huge factor that led to all but two of the previous trustees losing their bids for reelection in November. District superintendent Dave Hutchinson also stepped down in January, to pursue other opportunities.
New board of trustees chairman Steve Rae said Bob’s recommendation comes after the results of the district’s Your Voice 2015 survey, which indicated that 53 per cent of the more than 1,300 respondents to the question indicated they wanted the school reopened. Rae said only about 300 of those respondents were from Cedar, with the vast majority coming from the north end. He said the board is expected to make the final decision by the end of the month. Interestingly, trustee Jamie Brennan, one of three who voted against the reopening of CSS, said the decision had already been “preordained.” “They misled the public with this sham of a review process,” he said.
Certainly a fascinating comment coming from someone who was a large part of the previous regime that was roundly criticized for their ineffectiveness in terms of allowing public input. Rae said the board is moving forward quickly to make a decision in regards to CSS because the district had scheduled money to soon be spent on the project to convert the CSS into an elementary school. A motion was made for staff to prepare a report on updating the facilities plan to reflect the recommendation. In November, the public spoke out, loud and clear. This wasn’t just a Cedar thing, it was a community thing. Rae and others from Cedar who topped the polls got votes from across the district. The tally was very much a
repudiation of what had come before. The “it’s better than nothing” approach that has plagued all levels of Nanaimo government for years is simply not good enough anymore. Some tough decisions will have to be made. The overall problem is much greater than a flawed facilities plan, however. It’s the system itself. The local district has essentially been in limbo for many years, since the dismantling of a perfectly reasonable facilities plan that was tossed out in 2008. Now, it seems to be a pattern of “we don’t like the plan, elect new group, change plan; rinse; repeat.” It’s time to get off the merry-go-round. We’re still stuck with no new high school, declining enrolment
and a provincial government that is unlikely to give the district any big-time cash (it could be argued that underfunding from the highest levels remains the biggest issue) until it shows it is capable of getting its stuff together. So enough with the infighting. The current group has a four-year mandate from the voters. Fixing a poor decision is a good start. Let’s hope they can oversee a plan everyone can finally live with. If not, and we’re forced to start over again in four more years, it’s certainly time to abandon the notion of school boards altogether. » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this editorial to letters@nanaimodailynews.com.
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election and re-election? He muzzled his own views and got a cushy job and a large pension. You have the right of free speech, Mr. Lunney, but you lose the right to be offended when people disagree with you.
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Free speech no immunity from being criticized Re: ‘Person should not be muzzled for their views’ (Your Letters, Daily News, April 9) James Lunney has his freedom to express his views. However, I also support my freedom to criticize and/or ridicule those views. If a politician makes unpopular comments in public in his exercise of free speech, he cannot cry persecution if his fellow citizens exercise their own right to free speech. Where was Lunney’s “free speech” when he was trying for
Re: ‘Person should not be muzzled for their views’ (Your Letters, Daily News, April 9) I totally agree with Glenn Stevens that a “person should not be muzzled for their views.” However, I don’t vote for my MP so that he or she can express their views, or the views of their party. MPs are supposed to be representing their constituents. James Lunney seems to believe his role is to champion his version of Christianity. He should resign for not doing his job as an MP.
City has chance to use innovative energy source Nanaimo still has a chance to evolve into a leader on the Island. All over the world today new technology is proving fruitful. Dozens and more power plants are switching away from dirty coal burning to a new 75 per cent less polluting resources and costs pale to the price of coal in many ways. This resource is unrecyclable garbage. A never-ending supply and proven safer and environmentally better. I’ll mention the ugly, out-of-date dioxins and furans that turn tourists off. A modern waste-to-energy plant would eliminate the need to buy any new garbage trucks and producing power is an added bonus. Put those garbagemen out to pasture. Neil Saunders Nanaimo
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oppose the war now instead of later? We’re not going to defeat ISIS because you can’t bomb an ideology out of existence. There’s no guarantee that the people we are helping will be any better than those we are opposing. There is zero possibility of stable democracy in the region despite all our rhetoric. We condemn al-Assad for dropping bombs on Syrians, but we are doing the same thing; so in what way are we better than him? One thing that is a risk is there may be terrorist reprisals in Canada; so what is the point of pursuing a policy which we will surely come to regret? James A. Duthie Nanaimo Letters must include your hometown and a daytime phone number for verification purposes only. Letters must include your first name (or two initials) and last name. Unsigned letters, hand-written letters and letters of more than 300 words will not be accepted. For best results, e-mail your submission to letters@nanaimodailynews.com.
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Some of the city’s best-know faces in politics, art and culture gathered Thursday night to recognize the owner of a budding cafe, two longtime artists and a veteran in local theatre productions. The audience at the 2015 Culture and Heritage Awards Celebrations was also treated to traditional song from the region’s First Nations, singing and eyepopping dance moves from local performers and a dazzling interpretive dance with illuminated umbrellas. Master of ceremonies Bruce Williams and others said it was a night to mark the best of the city’s cultural scene. The evening started with recognition for Arlene Blundell, a longtime contributor to Nanaimo’s theatre, music and dance, including her work with the Nanaimo Theatre Group. She took home the Honour in Culture Award. She recalled The Music Man was the first theatrical production she worked on in the city,
Performers from Vibrant Dance Studio and Tempo Dance Academy light up the stage at the 2015 Culture and Heritage Awards Celebration at the Port Theatre Thursday night. [SPENCER ANDERSON/DAILY NEWS]
but delved deeper into her past. “My career was really as a school teacher,” she told the audience. “I realized early in my teaching career how much fine
arts motivated students, particularly theatre arts.” “I retired from teaching but I couldn’t retire from fine arts,” she said.
Downtown art gallery owners and artists Grant Leier and Nixie Barton received the Excellence in Culture Award. The couple, who also marked their 26th
wedding anniversary Thursday night, were each nominated for the award for their solo exhibitions throughout North America, as well as their support of the arts through mentorships, donations and other work. The last award of the night went to The Vault Cafe owner Amanda Scott. She was honoured with the Emerging Cultural Leader Award for turning the cafe, which opened last year, into a hub for local artists and musicians to perform. The cafe also holds film screenings and other events. A visibly emotional Scott thanked her patrons for supporting the business, which she said “has a life of its own now.” She also thanked her parents for their support. The city also handed out Heritage Building Rehabilitation awards for work on the downtown McCourt house, as well as a roof replacement project at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. SAnderson@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255
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A Nanaimo-area First Nation is poised to add six hectares of land to its inventory in an agreement announced this week that represents a major hurdle toward reaching a final treaty agreement. The Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) First Nation is one of five Te’mexw First Nations on Vancouver Island to enter into an agreement-in-principle, which is the fourth stage in the six-step B.C. treaty negotiation process. The news was announced jointly by senior govern-
behalf of Snaw-Naw-As and all of the Te’mexw Nations and we stand here today in large part because of his work and the work of the others who have come before us.” The final agreements will include: • The Snaw-Naw-As First Nation is scheduled to receive two parcels within their traditional territory near Parksville: Three hectares and 3.4 hectares, within three years of signing the agreement. • Both land transfers are anticipated to take place in the 2015-’16 fiscal year. • The Te’mexw Treaty
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The Town of Ladysmith is a step closer to choosing the spot that will form the location of a new dog park after council narrowed options down to three for staff to look at. Staff have been asked to look at the pros and cons of the BC Hydro property on Sixth Avenue, the playing field at Davis Road School which belongs to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district, as well as Brown Drive Park, and figure out which one suits the town’s needs best. Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Clayton Postings is hopeful staff will return to council with a recommendation by the end of the month. “We’re hopeful we’ll have something for council in one or two council meetings time,” said Postings, who outlined the
April 20 regular meeting as a desirable goal for the recommendation to come forward. Recent meetings have been heavily focused on budget discussions, allowing staff more time to come to a conclusion on the fog park. The town has more than 1,000 dog licences on record from residents, which Postings believes to be “quite high for a municipality of our size.” In Ladysmith, dogs are permitted on the Holland Creek Trail, at Mackie Park, Gourley-Janes Park and in the defined area at Transfer Beach. “Dog parks up and down the Island are so different,” he said. “We need one that suits our desire the best which will be different to say Nanaimo.” RARMOUR@NANAIMODAILYNEWS.COM 250-729-4230
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The Nanaimo and District Crime Stoppers program is busier than ever, and organizers expect it to “increase substantially” with the addition of tips by text messaging. The well-known tipster program marked its busiest month to date this year, as January saw a record 74 tips. “That’s the most we’ve ever had,” said Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien, Crime Stoppers co-ordinator. “It gets bigger every year.” In February, there were 32 tips. March raked in 39. Usually the rate of tips averages to about 35 to 40 in one month. An average year sees more than 400 tips. Anonymity and safety form the basis of the program, which can also give out rewards for infor-
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Tips are vetted by police, and are sometimes passed on to various jurisdictions if necessary. Tips received in Nanaimo have been passed on to police in Quebec and as far away as Florida. But the announcement this week of the latest method to submit a tip, via text messaging, highlights the push of the program to go more digital. It can allow two-way communication if a tip needs to be developed, said O’Brien, while still guaranteeing anonymity. In a telephone submission, the caller would have to call back to provide more information. The local program, which covers Ladysmith to Oceanside, is among the most successful in the province. Since its inception in 1990, nearly 6,000 tips have resulted in more than $95, 000 in rewards,
recovered $1.3 million in stolen property, seized nearly $9 million in drugs, and led to nearly 500 arrests. Crime Stoppers is “that hidden success,” said O’Brien. Since anonymity is the basis of the program, little can be divulged. Raising awareness through high school presentations, as well as building relationships between the community and media are factors of its success, said O’Brien. Tips can be texted to 274637, with the word Nanaimo in the message. Leave a space followed by the tip. Within minutes an alias will be texted back for future communications. Phone numbers are removed before tips are delivered to Crime Stoppers. Tipsters are advised to delete outgoing messages, to guarantee privacy. news@nanaimodailynews.com
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First said to be bunker fuel, but later could not be identified LAURA KANE THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER — An oily purpleblue sheen of a fuel-like substance surrounding a bulk carrier ship has coated water and land in Vancouver’s picturesque English Bay. The spill of the toxic material is raising questions about a slow emergency response and lack of notification to both city officials and the public at a time when tanker traffic through Vancouver waters is expected to increase. An emergency response team was called in Wednesday night to deal with the oil slick on the bay that is surrounded by apartments, businesses and touches on the city’s jewel, Stanley Park. The substance was originally said to be bunker fuel, but later Thursday officials said they couldn’t identify the oily, black material. The coast guard’s Capt. Roger Girouard said the worst-case scenario would be that it is bunker fuel or raw crude. Samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing. Girouard said at a news conference that 1,400 litres of the substance had already been skimmed from the water by crews that worked overnight. The spill was contained as of Thursday afternoon, he said. He said the rough estimate was that 3,000 litres had spilled into the water, which he called “not a massive spill by spill standards, but certainly one that got our attention.” A red and black ship named Marathassa was surrounded by an orange oil-absorbing boom
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A B.C. man accused of plotting to blow up the provincial legislature proposed detonating pressure-cooker bombs in the washroom of a Victoria strip club as a distraction from his main target, a court has heard. In video played Thursday for a B.C. Supreme Court jury, John Nuttall is seen telling an undercover officer that his plan to attack Monty’s Showroom Pub in the city’s downtown would avoid targeting women and children. “It was my second home when I was an (infidel),” he says. “The only girls who are going to be killed are hookers.” His wife and co-accused Amanda Korody agrees, adding that “the only reason a woman is going to be killed in a men’s washroom is if she’s turning a trick.”
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Bell Media president leaves just weeks after meddling in CRTC news coverage MONTREAL — The president of Canada’s largest communications company left his post Thursday, two weeks after he admitted to trying to influence national news coverage by one of its subsidiaries. A corporate statement announcing the departure of Bell Media president Kevin Crull left little doubt of the link between his leaving and his interference in CTV’s coverage of the country’s broadcast regulator.
“The independence of Bell Media’s news operations is of paramount importance to our company and to all Canadians,” George Cope, head of Bell Canada and BCE Inc., said in a release. “There can be no doubt that Bell will always uphold the journalistic standards that have made CTV the most trusted brand in Canadian news.” Jeffrey Dvorkin, a media analyst and director of the journalism program at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus,
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Problem, many say, is police always get last word JEFFREY S. COLLINS AND MICHAEL BIESECKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The fatal shooting of an unarmed black man fleeing from a police officer has stirred outrage around the nation, but people in this South Carolina city aren’t surprised, calling it inevitable in a police department they believe focuses on petty crimes and fails to keep its officers in check. There is almost nothing in Michael Thomas Slager’s police personnel file to suggest that his bosses considered him a rogue officer capable of murdering a man he just pulled over for a broken tail light. People in the community he served say this reflects what’s going wrong with policing today: Officers nearly always get the last word when citizens complain. “We’ve had through the years numerous similar complaints, and they all seem to be taken lightly and dismissed without any obvious investigation,” the Rev. Joseph Darby, vicepresident of the Charleston branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said Thursday. The mostly black neighbourhood in North Charleston where Slager fired eight shots at the back of Walter Lamer Scott on Saturday is far from unique in this regard, said Melvin Tucker, a former FBI agent and police chief in four southern cities who often testifies in police misconduct cases.
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Controversial pianist will play free concert today A Ukrainian-born pianist who has been barred from performing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra says she’ll be giving a free concert in Toronto on Friday night. Valentina Lisitsa posted on Twitter Thursday night that she’ll play at Lawrence Park Community Church in north Toronto. The TSO cancelled Lisitsa’s performances Wednesday and Thursday night over what symphony president and CEO Jeff Melanson called “offensive” Twitter posts. Despite being at the centre of the online controversy, Lisitsa will perform with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in June as scheduled.
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Boy who fatally beat tot had no reaction to death An RCMP investigator says a 10-year-old boy who severely beat a younger child on a Saskatchewan reserve didn’t react when told his actions had been fatal. Cpl. Donna Zawislak told a coroner’s inquest Thursday into the death of six-year-old Lee Bonneau that the 10-year-old was lying on his mother’s lap, sleeping in a police interview room, when she woke him up to explain that Lee was dead. “(He) was very calm,” Zawislak testified, adding that the boy’s mother broke down. “(He) began comforting his mother.” A medical expert said Lee’s injuries were similar to those seen in high-speed car crashes or a 10-metre fall.
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Panama summit may see U.S., Cuba breakthrough Exchanges between U.S. president, Raul Castro expected to be the main event ANDY BLATCHFORD THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Stephen Harper will have a front-row seat this weekend to an event that will play out before hemispheric leaders: a U.S. president and his Cuban counterpart sitting side by side at an international summit. And now even the prime minister himself is interested in getting closer to Cuba’s communist leader, Raul Castro. Extending an olive branch to Castro marks a significant shift for Harper, a man who had opposed Cuba’s inclusion in this year’s Summit of the Americas. The prime minister, who will travel to Panama on Friday for first day of the gathering, has also used past summits to criticize the Cuban regime for being undemocratic.
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The biggest development came in December, when Cuba and the U.S. announced they would work to normalize diplomatic relations after the 53-year-old embargo. The debate over Cuba’s omission from the 35-member group has overshadowed past summits. This time, its inclusion — for the first time ever — should attract even more attention. Exchanges between U.S. President Barack Obama and Castro are expected to be the main event at a summit often dismissed by observers as a low-stakes event. Now, Harper is interested in some face time with the Cuban leader, the younger brother of former president and revolutionary, Fidel Castro. “We would likely welcome the opportunity to have a chat with the president of Cuba at
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The co-owner of a Quebec seniors’ residence where 32 elderly occupants died is rejecting responsibility for the fatal blaze. Roch Bernier told a news conference Thursday that coroner Cyrille Delage unjustly targeted the managers and staff at Residence du Havre, in particular the night watchman, Bruno Belanger. Delage published a report in mid-February citing a lack of training and emergency plan as some of the reasons so many people died in January 2014 in L’Isle-Verte. Bernier said evacuation procedures would have been different had he and his co-owner been better informed.
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OTTAWA — The courtroom hosting the trial of Sen. Mike Duffy has its first set of props, and they feature Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Defence lawyer Donald Bayne introduced into evidence Thursday two oversized photographs featuring Duffy and Harper at public events. They promptly wound up displayed on the wall next to the accused, for all present to see. “To Duff: A great journalist and a great senator,” read the inscription on one of the photographs of the pair, taken five months after Duffy was appointed to the Senate in December 2008. “Thanks for being one of my best, hardest-working appointments ever! Stephen Harper.” The other photo depicts Harper and Duffy at a 2010 event on Parliament Hill, the two men sitting face to face on a public stage. What do the photographs have to do with Duffy’s 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery? Plenty, as Bayne’s argument goes. Eighteen of the charges deal with travel claims in which Duffy said he was on Senate business. The Crown has alleged Duffy was attending to personal matters and going to partisan events — travel the taxpayer shouldn’t have paid for.
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OTTAWA — Finance Minister Joe Oliver is dancing around questions about whether the government’s General Motors stake — sold for about $3.26 billion this week — will be the difference between surplus and deficit in the upcoming federal budget. Oliver emerged from a meeting Thursday with 12 private-sector economists to reiterate that the Conservative government will balance the books in 2015-16 for the first time in seven years, notwithstanding the global oil price shock to the Canadian economy and government revenues. Oliver said the government now expects the Canadian economy to expand by just two per cent this year, down from the 2.6 per cent his department projected last fall.
Bayne is making the case that any kind of political activity or event passes muster as far as the rules go — and besides, Harper made it clear he wanted the former broadcaster on the road, supporting the Conservatives. In a second day of cross-examining former Senate law clerk Mark Audcent, Bayne emphasized the broad definition of what constitutes Senate business. “Sen. Duffy played a very highly active partisan role for the prime minister, after his appointment, very soon after his appointment, and started to appear with him personally,” he said. Bayne took Audcent through the Senate administrative rules that he helped draft in 2004, and the definition of a senator’s parliamentary functions. One section of the rules calls partisan activities an “inherent and essential” part of a senator’s life. In one instance, Duffy said he was scheduled to attend an event with thencabinet minister Gary Lunn on Vancouver Island. That event was cancelled, but Duffy spent time visiting with family in the area. The early part of the day’s testimony revolved around Duffy’s residency issues. The minutiae might have caused a few yawns, but one courtroom spectator was listening very closely.
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Love sparks fly in ‘Longest Ride’ Both characters in film have to face major decisions about sacrifice if they want to stay together The Longest Ride STARRING: Scott Eastwood, Brittany Robertson, Alan Alda, Oona Chaplin, Jack Huston Director: George Tillman Jr RATING: PG-13 PLAYING AT: Galaxy Cinemas RUNNING TIME: 128 minutes RICK BENTLEY THE FRESNO BEE
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ovies based on books by Nicholas Sparks — The Notebook, The Lucky One, Dear John and now The Longest Ride — follow a predictable pattern. Attractive people meet, fall in love, deal with some adversity and then live happily ever after. Because the productions are so predictable, the strength of the story rests on the quality of the casting. The Longest Ride features one of the most emotionally connected couples since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams starred in The Notebook. Scott Eastwood’s good ol’ boy Southern gentleman is sweetly charming. He’s perfectly matched with Britt Robertson, who has grown since the underappreciated CW Network series “Life Unexpected.” Eastwood plays Luke Collins, a professional bull rider who is making a comeback after a bullish accident a year ago. He should change professions, but he’s driven to prove — mostly to himself — that he still has what it takes to be a champion. Robertson’s Sophia Danko is a Wake Forest University senior headed toward a big city life in an art house. She’s convinced to stop studying and attend a rodeo and meets Luke. Sophia initially balks at a relationship because of her career plans, but she is won over by cowboy charm. This is a familiar ploy by Sparks. He often brings together people from different worlds, which automatically creates a hurdle for their relationship.
Scott Eastwood as Luke, and Britt Robertson as Sophia in a scene from the film, ‘The Longest Ride,’ playing in Nanaimo at Galaxy Cinemas. [AP PHOTO]
The writer also falls back to an element of The Notebook with a parallel story of a young Jewish couple — Ira (Jack Huston) and Ruth (Oona Chaplin) — as told to the current day lovers by the now 90-something Ira (Alan Alda). Luke and Sophia meet Ira through a traffic accident. She becomes fascinated with him through a box of letters he wrote to his wife. This plot form of generational stories works. It shows that falling in love comes with pain and
pleasure no matter the era. It also sets up a second emotional hurdle that doubles up on the tear-inducing elements. The flashbacks are good, but the strength of The Longest Ride comes from watching Robertson and Eastwood together. This isn’t a case of lust at first sight. These two people have such embraceable qualities that you want them to find happiness. Their journey follows very predictable lines. Both have to face major decisions about sacrifice
if they want to stay together. That conflict isn’t as intense in this Sparks film as it has been in others because there’s never a question of how the romance will end. Director George Tillman Jr., shows a solid skill, whether it’s taking his time in scenes with the couple or presenting the high-kicking world of bull riding. The staging of the rides is a little off — riders at this level would be in front of much bigger crowds. But, it’s the action in the
arena, and not the stands, that’s important. There are times when “The Longest Rode” feels like a long ride because of the two story lines. A little tightening would have helped, especially with the flashback story. But, the film never feels bloated. Watching a Sparks movie is like taking a ride through the Tunnel of Love. No matter how it twists and turns, you always know where it will end.
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Binoche stellar as starlet facing issue of age JOCELYN NOVECK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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he aging actress has always been a deliciously potent subject for movies, from Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard to Margo Channing in All About Eve and way beyond. It’s clear why: The struggle to remain young and vital is so universal, yet especially urgent for a movie star. It’s also because playing an aging star is such a wonderfully juicy role for — well, an aging star. Which brings us to gorgeous Juliette Binoche, who, at 51, is hardly what we’d call aging — even if she looked her age, which she doesn’t, we all know 50 is the new 30. Still, in Clouds of Sils Maria, her luminous, expressive face becomes an ideal canvas for director Olivier Assayas to meditate on the interweaving forces of time, age, identity, self-worth, art, and oh, a few other things. Assayas also makes excellent use of a compelling Kristen Stewart, moving yet further from her Twilight days (and slyly mocking them) as a cerebral, doubt-plagued personal assistant. Assayas completes his intriguing actress triangle with young Chloe Grace Moretz as an of-the-moment Hollywood starlet who seeks more serious acting cred. Binoche plays Maria Enders, a 40-something French actress who’s found success both in serious European work and in Hollywood blockbusters (much like Binoche herself). “I’m tired of acting hanging from wires in front of green screens,” she tells her assistant, Valentine (Stewart). “I’ve outgrown it.”
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All the more reason, Valentine will argue, that Maria should accept an offer to star in a London revival of the play — and then film —— that made her a star two decades earlier. In Maloja Snake, named after a mystical Alpine cloud formation that signals bad weather,
Maria once shone as the ingenue Sigrid, whose potent charms drive her older boss, Helena, to suicide. But now, Maria’s being asked to play not Sigrid, but Helena. She hates the character for her weakness and desperation. Making things worse, the actress
who first played the role ended up dying soon after in a car accident, adding superstition to the mix. But Maria realizes it’s an opportunity she can’t pass up — especially with the publicity that JoAnn Ellis (Moretz) will generate; a Lindsay Lohan type, she’s a
TMZ regular and utter catnip to the paparazzi. So she agrees, and the lengthy middle section of the film finds her — hair now cut unglamorously short, with no more makeup or sleek gowns — holed away to rehearse lines with Valentine in a remote Swiss Alps chalet, near where one can occasionally spy that eerie-but-beautiful cloud formation. In these increasingly intense scenes, the line often seems intentionally blurred between the two women’s reallife interaction and the roles they’re reading. Amid all the subtext about aging, there’s also an exploration of what constitutes art. Maria and Valentine check out Jo-Ann’s latest Hollywood film, watching her zap an opponent with her superpowers, and then share a lively debate. “There’s no less truth there than in a supposedly serious film,” Valentine insists, to which Maria simply bursts out laughing. Assayas is purposely playing here with Stewart’s Twilight history, and Stewart seems to enjoy playing along. In another striking moment, we’re treated to dramatic blackand-white footage of the Maloja Snake taken in 1924 by mountaineer Arnold Fanck, contrasting with Assayas’ own, stunning views from today (all the Alps scenery is breathtaking.) In many ways, Clouds of Sils Maria is very similar to the mountain path that Maria and Valentine hike one morning, hoping to catch a peek at the ominous snaking clouds. It’s winding, and it sure takes time and patience, and it’s not all that clearly marked. But by the end, you’re left with quite a view.
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Fred Page Cup begins tonight Nanaimo Clippers, Penticton Vees face off in the Okanagan for Game 1 of the championship series SCOTT MCKENZIE DAILY NEWS
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t’s been eight days since the Nanaimo Clippers clinched their spot in the Fred Page Cup finals, 10 days for the Penticton Vees. But the wait ends tonight, as the two teams meet in Penticton for Game 1 of the best-of-seven B.C. Hockey League championship series. It is a series that pits the top two regular season BCHL teams against one another, and two teams who both won their home games and lost their road games in two meetings this season. But for Clippers head coach Mike Vandekamp, “the regular season doesn’t mean anything.” The Clippers and Vees also split their two Round 3 playoff games in the BCHL double-round-robin, again with both teams winning at home. “The expectation would be that it’s going to be close,” Vandekamp said. “It’s going to be a big battle. What else would you expect out of the league finals other than that?” The Clippers and Vees, as far as the franchises go, are not playoff strangers despite playing in different divisions. It is the sixth time they’ve met in the Fred Page Cup finals, with the Vees taking the most recent title in 2008 — the Clippers last trip to the championship series. The first time they met each other for the Cup was in 1976, the first of three straight for the Clippers. But while the Clippers haven’t been to the finals in seven years, the Vees have virtually been
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mainstays. They won it all in 2012, and lost out to a stacked Surrey Eagles squad in 2013. For the Clippers, it will be their eighth trip to the league finals, where they have won the championship five times. The Vees will be in their 21st final starting tonight, looking for their 11th title. The two teams’ players may
not know the history of the series, but they do know a whole lot about their opponents. “This time of year, there’s no secrets,” said Vees head coach Fred Harbinson. “Video (scouting) goes on all year now and you’re always changing systems and whatnot, so it’s going to come down to execution.
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“We know what they’re going to do, they know what we’re going to do, and it’s just going to come down to who’s able to fight through it and execute the plays when needed.” When the series begins tonight, the Clippers — who won’t have home ice advantage for the first time in the playoffs — will need to win a road game at some point if they want to win the Fred Page Cup and move on to the Western Canadian Championship. The Vees have only lost twice on home ice this series, and both those losses came in overtime. The Clippers have only won once on the road. Vandekamp has a simple solu-
tion for his Clippers to pick up their first win this season at the South Okanagan Events Centre. “Play better,” he said. “We haven’t played our best game there, so hopefully we can find that.” Harbinson sees little difference between the two teams, likely one of the reasons both have made it this far. “They’re quite similar to us,” the Penticton coach said of the Clippers. “They’re a four-line team that . . . didn’t have anybody high up in the scoring race in the regular season and are kind of built on four lines, good goaltending and a strong, team defence. I think both teams mirror each other pretty well.” Both teams have now had significant time off to rest and heal wounds, and both teams are now healthy. Many have talked about who the better team is, and over the course of the series, they will find out. It all starts tonight.
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Big things expected from veteran Pirates SCOTT MCKENZIE DAILY NEWS
Cadet Adam Mikus, left, drives the Club 420 Dinghy at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club during a practice race of the National Qualifying Regatta. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]
Two Nanaimo sea cadets qualify for national sailing championships DAILY NEWS
Two Nanaimo sea cadets have qualified for the national sailing championships after placing in a recent provincial event held in Victoria. Casey Kent and Adam Mikus from 136 AMPHION Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps in Nanaimo were in the capital April 3 to 5 for the 40th annual National Qualifying Regatta. Kent and Mikus were both skippers of their two-man teams and placed first and fourth respectively, to earn a ticket to nationals this summer in Kingston, Ont. Casey sails with cadet Ian Curran from 347 RCSCC in Ashcroft and the two won the contest,
“Every cadet who competed this weekend has an increased connection to sailing as a sport for life.“ Steve McBride, head coach
while Mikus, who sails with cadet Elizabeth Hemlin from 47 RCSCC out of Vancouver, finished fourth overall. Twenty cadets and 10 teams of two from across made up the NQR contest and selection camp, all of whom had qualified by sailing at the provincial qualifiers
this past October in Esquimalt. The top four who placed at the NQR were selected as the strongest eight sailors who will now make up the Pacific National Team in Kingston. “I feel we have a strong team for the national regatta this year,” said Lt. (N) Tracy Terry, water operations officer for the cadet program in B.C. “These top sailors have a drive to win, know the racing rules of sailing, are committed to practicing and can work together in a team environment to sail the boat fast in a variety of wind conditions.” The NQR was held in partnership with the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and all of the partici-
pants received tips from experience coaches both while they were competing on the water and afterwards as a debrief. “The Cadet Sailing Program runs in line with the Royal Victoria Yacht Club goals to bring together competitors from all parts of Western Canada to train together to develop racing, race management and coaching skills, sportsmanship and friendship,” said Steve McBride, head coach at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. “Every cadet who competed this weekend has an increased connection to sailing as a sport for life.” Sports@nanaimodailynews.com
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Jr. Timbermen approach preseason game SCOTT MCKENZIE DAILY NEWS
The 2015 B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season is fast approaching, and the Nanaimo Timbermen are still awaiting many of their top players’ return from NCAA field lacrosse. And with their first preseason game slated for Wednesday in Chemainus against the Victoria Shamrocks, those players can’t return too soon for rookie Timbermen head coach Kyle Couling. “We’ve got guys trickling in from out of town this week and next week,” said Couling, who is expecting at least eight more players to return form the U.S. to the Timbermen. “I haven’t had the numbers to make any decisions on anybody.” To make do, the Timbermen will be slotting some Intermediate players into the lineup in Wednesday’s exhibition game with the Shamrocks. “With the guys that we have at practice, we’re trying to develop our systems and get everybody on board,” Couling said. “I’m probably going to be filling some spots with some intermediates to get a look at them and see what we have with them going forward into the season, and basically see what guys are capable of doing. “Preseason is usually a tooth and nail battle for spots, and hopefully people treat it that way.” Couling said he is specifically looking forward to the return of last season’s leading goal scorer, Brett Hawrys, as well as the rest of the players still away playing NCAA lacrosse. “All those guys are going to come back fit and in shape,” Couling said. “They always have their sticks in their hands non-stop and they run with physical programs, and that’s nice.” The Timbermen also play an exhibition game April 18 at the Nanaimo Ice Centre against the local Senior B squad. They open the season April 26 on the road against the Coquitlam Adanacs. SMcKenzie@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4243
After going 10-1 in the preseason, big things are expected out of a veteran Nanaimo Pirates club this season in the B.C. Premier Baseball League. And for the Pirates, the games begin to matter this weekend when they open the PBL schedule on the road Saturday with a double-header against the Victoria Eagles. “We look really good,” said Pirates head coach Doug Rogers. “I’m not so much surprised, but we’re a different type of team this year. We’re heavy in hitting, which hasn’t been our staple for years. We’ve always been pitching and defence. “This year, we can swing it and it’s going to be a pretty fun team to watch. We’re going to be able to put some runs up on the board.” The Pirates won their final three games last season to sneak into the playoffs with a 20-28 record, ultimately bowing out in the first round against the Langley Blaze. This year, though, the Pirates have a veteran group with seven of their starting nine players in their senior season. “A lot of them have played in the PBL before and they know what it takes to play in the playoffs,” Rogers said. “It’s a pretty experienced group and the kids that we have coming up are quality players, so the coaches are pretty excited about what might take place this year.” Until ace pitcher Josh Burgmann — one of Canada’s top pitching prospects in his age group — returns from his academy team in June, Nanaimo’s Garrett Goodall will be at the top of the rotation for the Pirates this season. Goodall went 4-8 in his 12 starts last season, but his 1.62 ERA was third best among pitchers with at least 10 starts. “We expect big things from him,” Rogers said of Goodall. On offence, much is expected out of third-year player Zach Diewert. Diewert had the second most home runs in the PBL last season, with four, and his 35 RBI were the most in the league. Catcher Cole Warken, who will play along with Diewert next season at Polk State College Eagles, a Florida Div. 1 junior college that is ranked No. 12 in the country, will also be relied on for offence. “We always go into the season saying our goal is to go into the final four and ultimately to win the championship,” Rogers said, “and I think this year, we have a legitimate chance at that.” The Pirates first home game is on April 19 against the Abbotsford Cardinals. SMcKenzie@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4243
T-Men ink Eastwood, Sage for ‘15 DAILY NEWS
The Nanaimo Timbermen secured another major commitment for the 2015 season Thursday, as the team announced they will get the services of Brody Eastwood this Western Lacrosse Association season. Eastwood is currently second in NCAA Div. I field lacrosse scoring at Stony Brook, and will be going into his second WLA season this summer in Nanaimo. Last year, he played seven games and scored seven goals with seven assists in his rookie season. He posted 64 points in 14 games in his final Junior A season with the Victoria Shamrocks. The Timbermen also announced the signing of fomer Nanaimo Junior A sniper Ryan Sage, who is currently leading the NCAA Div. II in goal scoring with Mars Hill. Both Eastwood and Sage are expected to be back from university prior to the start of the season. Nanaimo Timbermen lacrosse players chase after a ball Thursday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre during Junior A training camp. [SCOTT MCKENZIE/DAILY NEWS]
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SCOREBOARD HOCKEY NHL
Yesterday at Rogers Arena
Canucks 5, Coyotes 0
Eastern Conference Atlantic GP W L OT GF GA Pts x-Montreal 81 49 22 10 217 186 108 x-Tampa Bay 81 49 24 8 259 209 106 x-Detroit 81 42 25 14 233 221 98 w-Ottawa 81 42 26 13 235 214 97 Boston 81 41 27 13 211 208 95 e-Florida 81 37 29 15 203 221 89 e-Toronto 81 30 44 7 208 258 67 e-Buffalo 80 23 49 8 159 268 54 Metropol’n GP W L OT GF GA Pts z-NY Rangers 81 52 22 7 248 190 111 x-Washington81 45 25 11 240 199 101 x-NY Islanders80 46 28 6 245 224 98 w-Pittsburgh 80 42 26 12 218 207 96 e-Columbus 80 40 35 5 227 244 85 e-Philadelphia81 33 30 18 214 231 84 e-New Jersey 81 32 35 14 179 213 78 e-Carolina 81 30 40 11 188 224 71 Western Conference Central GP W L OT GF GA Pts z-St. Louis 81 50 24 7 244 199 107 x-Nashville 81 47 24 10 231 204 104 x-Chicago 81 48 27 6 227 186 102 x-Minnesota 81 46 27 8 229 197 100 x-Winnipeg 81 42 26 13 225 209 97 e-Dallas 81 40 31 10 257 259 90 e-Colorado 81 38 31 12 216 225 88 Pacific GP W L OT GF GA Pts y-Anaheim 81 50 24 7 234 225 107 x-Vancouver 81 47 29 5 236 217 99 x-Calgary 81 45 29 7 240 211 97 e-Los Angeles81 39 27 15 216 204 93 e-San Jose 81 40 32 9 227 228 89 e-Edmonton 81 24 44 13 193 277 61 e-Arizona 81 24 49 8 169 270 56
First Period 1. Vancouver, Daniel Sedin (19) (Henrik Sedin, Edler) 16:22 Penalties: Vitale Ari (Tripping) 05:59; Burrows Van (Slashing) 09:51 Second Period 2. Vancouver, Kenins (4) (Hansen, Horvat) 6:51 3. Vancouver, Weber (10) (Power Play) (Edler, Henrik Sedin) 15:42 (PP) 4. Vancouver, Weber (11) (Power Play) (Daniel Sedin, Edler) 17:10 (PP) Penalties: Weber Van (Delaying Game) 01:15; Chipchura Ari (Holding) 13:44; Campbell Ari (Closing Hand on Puck) 15:32 Third Period 5. Vancouver, Hamhuis (Higgins, Bonino) 16:49 (PP) Penalties: Dorsett Van (Slashing) 5:51; Dorsett Van (Boarding, Roughing 4 Min) 12:25; McGinn Ari (Roughing) 12:25; Crombeen Ari (Elbowing) 15:39 Shots on goal 1st 2nd 3rd T Arizona 11 5 12 28 Vancouver 10 15 7 32 Goaltending summary: Arizona: M. Smith (20/24), Domingue (7/8; Vancouver: Lack (28/28) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Arizona: 0 of 4, Vancouver: 3 of 4 Att: 18,796
Playoffs and Wildcards z-Clinched conference title y-Clinched division x-Clinched playoff spot w-Wild card leaders (Conference) e-Eliminated from playoffs Yesterday’s results Ottawa 3, NY Rangers 0 Carolina 3, Philadelphia 1 Florida 4, Boston 2 Montreal 4, Detroit 3 (OT) Tampa Bay 4, New Jersey 3 (OT) St. Louis 2, Chicago 1 Minnesota 4, Nashville 2 Colorado 1, Winnipeg 0 (SO) Calgary 3, Los Angeles 1 San Jose 3, Edmonton 1 Vancouver 5, Arizona 0
First Period 1. Calgary, Gaudreau (24) (Wideman, Hudler) 12:15 2. Calgary, Hudler (30) (Wideman, Raymond) 14:28 Penalties: Lewis La (Hooking Jiri Hudler) 15:14 Second Period No scoring Third Period 3. Los Angeles, Nolan (6) (Martinez, Richards) 5:00 4. Calgary, Hudler (31) (Gaudreau, Monahan) 19:10 (PP) Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Los Angeles 8 12 14 34 Calgary 15 4 6 25 Goaltending summary: Los Angeles: Quick (22/24), Calgary: Hiller (33/34) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Los Angeles: 0 of 0, Calgary: 0 of 1 Att: 19,289
Remaining NHL schedule Today’s games Buffalo at Columbus, 4 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11 NY Rangers at Washington, 9:30 a.m. Ottawa at Philadelphia, 9:30 a.m. Calgary at Winnipeg, noon Minnesota at St. Louis, noon San Jose at Los Angeles, noon Columbus at NY Islanders, 4 p.m. Detroit at Carolina, 4 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 4 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. Nashville at Dallas, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 6 p.m. Chicago at Colorado, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 NHL playoffs, Games 1 Format: The top seed in each division plays one of the wild-card teams in its conference. The division leader with the most points plays the wild-card team with the fewest points. The second and third seeds in each division face each other in the first round. If Playoffs started today Western Conference P2 Vancouver vs. P3 Calgary P1 Anaheim vs. W2 Winnipeg C1 St. Louis vs. W1 Minnesota C2 Nashville vs. C3 Chicago Eastern Conference A1 Montreal vs. W1 Pittsburgh A2 Tampa Bay vs. A3 Detroit M1 N.Y. Rangers vs. W2 Boston M2 Washington vs. M3 N.Y. Islanders
Flames 3, Kings 1
Sharks 3, Oilers 1 First Period No scoring Penalties: Hamilton Edm (Boarding Bryan Lerg) 2:08 Second Period 1. Edmonton, Yakupov (13) 12:30 Penalties: Irwin Sj (Tripping Tyler Pitlick) 4:34 Third Period 2. San Jose, Marleau (19) 10:32 3. San Jose, Lerg (1) (Couture, Fedun) 17:08 4. San Jose, Nieto (10) (Tierney, Wingels) 19:31 (PP) Penalties: Stollery Sj (Tripping Taylor Hall) 4:05 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T San Jose 19 14 19 52 Edmonton 7 14 6 27 Goaltending summary: San Jose: Niemi (26/27), Edmonton: Brossoit (49/51) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): San Jose: 0 of 1, Edmonton: 0 of 2 Att: 16,839
Avalanche 1, Jets 0 (SO) First Period No scoring Penalties: McLeod Col (Roughing) 2:13, Harrison Wpg (Tripping) 5:22 Second Period No scoring
Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack stops a shot against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night in Vancouver. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]
Canucks win 5-0, will face Calgary JOSHUA CLIPPERTON THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER — Yannick Weber scored twice and Eddie Lack made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season Thursday as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-0. Daniel Sedin, Ronalds Kenins and Dan Hamhuis had the other goals for Vancouver (47-29-5), which clinched a Western Conference playoff spot two nights earlier without even suiting up when the Edmonton Oilers downed the Los Angeles Kings 4-2. Alexander Edler added three assists, while Henrik Sedin chipped in with two of his own for the Canucks, who missed the post-season in 2013-14 for the first time in six years, but have rebounded under rookie head coach Willie Desjardins. Depending on what the Calgary Flames do in their finale Saturday afternoon against the Winnipeg Jets, the Canucks still might need a victory in their game later that evening at Rogers Arena against the Edmonton Oilers to lock up second place in the Pacific Division and home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Flames beat the Kings 3-1 on Thursday to secure a post-season berth and guarantee an all-Canadian opening-round matchup against the Canucks. Lack, who picked up the sixth shutout of his career, has played 22 of 23 games since Ryan Miller went down with an knee injury on Feb. 22, but was rarely tested against lowly Arizona. Miller suited up for the first time since the injury on Thursday, dressing as Lack’s backup. Fans saluted Lack with chants of “Eddie! Eddie!” after a couple of saves on an Arizona power play midway through the third period— his busiest sequence of the night. Mike Smith allowed four goals on 24 shots before getting pulled late in the second period for the Coyotes (24-49-8), who will finish their miserable season on Saturday at home against the Anaheim Ducks.
Avalanche 1, Jets 0 (SO) (Cont’d) Second Period Penalties: Landeskog Col (Tripping) 2:10, Caron Col (Hooking) 9:34 Third Period No scoring Shootout Colorado, O’Reilly Goal Winnipeg, Wheeler No Goal Colorado, Duchene Goal Winnipeg, Ladd No Goal Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T Winnipeg 8 12 17 4 41 Colorado 5 6 7 3 21 Goaltending summary: Winnipeg: Pavelec (21/21), Colorado: Berra (41/41) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Winnipeg: 0 of 4, Colorado: 0 of 1 Att: 14,802
Senators 3, Rangers 0 First Period No scoring Penalties: St. Louis Nyr (Holding the Stick) 8:35, Zibanejad Ott (Goalkeeper Interference) 13:44 Second Period 1. Ottawa, MacArthur (16) (Turris, Stone) 17:31 2. Ottawa, Turris (24) (MacArthur, Gryba) 18:35 Third Period 3. Ottawa, Pageau (9) (Lazar, Borowiecki) 18:21 Penalties: Stepan Nyr (Tripping) 13:36 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Ottawa 6 8 13 27 New York 9 5 12 26 Goaltending summary: Ottawa: Hammond (26/26), New York: Lundqvist (24/26) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Ottawa: 0 of 2, New York: 0 of 2 Att: 18,006
Canadiens 4, Red Wings 3 (OT) First Period 1. Detroit, Tatar (29) (Zetterberg, Datsyuk) 10:19 2. Montreal, Markov (10) (Desharnais, Subban) 17:36 Penalties: Desharnais Mtl (Holding) 6:21 Second Period 3. Montreal, Petry (7) (Prust, Mitchell) 6:24 4. Detroit, Datsyuk (26) (Zetterberg, Kronwall) 8:07 Penalties: DeKeyser Det (Interference) 3:50, Prust Mtl (Holding) 11:57, Emelin Mtl (Hooking) 15:34 Third Period 5. Detroit, Helm (15) 3:34 (PP) 6. Montreal, Plekanec (25) (Markov, Subban) 11:39 (PP) Penalties: Quincey Det (Interference) 2:21, Desharnais Mtl (Tripping) 7:42, DeKeyser Det (Tripping) 9:58, SmithPelly Mtl (Tripping) 12:43 Overtime 7. Montreal, Eller (15) (Petry) 1:21 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T Detroit 9 10 8 0 27 Montreal 9 11 4 2 26 Goaltending summary: Detroit: Howard (22/26), Montreal: Price (24/27) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Detroit: 0 of 5, Montreal: 1 of 4 Att: 21,287
Panthers 4, Bruins 2 First Period No scoring Penalties: Barkov Fla (Tripping) 3:02, Boyes Fla (Roughing) 8:18, Connolly Bos (Boarding) 8:18, Chara Bos (Cross checking) 19:25, Huberdeau Fla (Cross checking) 19:25 Second Period 1. Boston, Bergeron (23) (Eriksson, Krug) 15:02 (PP) 2. Florida, Barkov (16) (Ekblad, Jagr) 18:40 (PP) Penalties: Boyes Fla (Hooking) 4:17, McQuaid Bos (Fighting) 14:37, Huberdeau Fla (Cross checking) 14:37, Petrovic Fla (Fighting) 14:37, Mitchell Fla (Interference) 14:54, Connolly Bos (High-sticking) 17:44 Third Period 3. Florida, Huberdeau (14) (Campbell, Jagr) 4:02 4. Florida, Boyes (14) (Bolland, Mitchell) 8:03 5. Boston, Marchand (23) (Krejci, Seidenberg) 13:15 6. Florida, Hayes (19) (Jokinen) 15:14 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Boston 12 7 17 36 Florida 7 14 9 30 Goaltending summary: Boston: Rask (26/30), Florida: Luongo (34/36) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Boston: 1 of 3, Florida: 1 of 3 Att: 11,778
Wild 4, Predators 2 First Period 1. Nashville, Forsberg (25) 2:58 2. Nashville, Jones (8) (Smith, Santorelli) 10:29 Penalties: Scandella Min (Slashing) 15:44 Second Period 3. Minnesota, Zucker (20) (Fontaine, Dumba) 17:12 (PP) 4. Minnesota, Scandella (10) (Schroeder, Cooke) 17:43 Penalties: Wilson Nsh (High-sticking) 15:14 Third Period 5. Minnesota, Pominville (18) (Spurgeon, Granlund) 17:57 6. Minnesota, Zucker (21) (Stewart, Koivu) 19:00 Penalties: Gaustad Nsh (Interference) 0:33, Stewart Min (Slashing) 0:33, Granlund Min (High-sticking) 15:09 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Minnesota 6 15 6 27 Nashville 8 9 17 34 Goaltending summary: Minnesota: Kuemper (32/34), Nashville: Rinne (23/26) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Minnesota: 1 of 1, Nashville: 0 of 2 Att: 17,236
Lightning 4, Devils 3 (OT) First Period 1. New Jersey, Bernier (15) (Henrique, Gomez) 5:06 (PP) 2. Tampa Bay, Johnson (28) (Kucherov, Palat) 6:26 3. Tampa Bay, Nesterov (2) (Kucherov, Johnson) 9:13 (PP) Second Period 4. New Jersey, Elias (13) (Gionta) 10:17 5. Tampa Bay, Stamkos (43) (Palat, Hedman) 17:42 (PP) 6. New Jersey, Bernier (16) (Henrique, Gomez) 17:58 Third Period No scoring Overtime 7. Tampa Bay, Johnson (29) (Kucherov, Palat) 1:22 (PP) Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T New Jersey 3 10 11 0 24 Tampa Bay 8 15 7 1 31 Goaltending summary: New Jersey: Kinkaid (27/31), Tampa Bay: Bishop (21/24) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): New Jersey: 1 of 3, Tampa Bay: 3 of 8 Att: 19,204
Western Hockey League Playoffs
Soccer (cont’d) English Premier League
All series best-of- seven *=if necessary Conference semifinals Today’s schedule, Games 1 Calgary at Medicine Hat, 6:30 p.m. Regina at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Portland at Everett, 7:35 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Regina at Brandon, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m. Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, April 12 (Game 2) Medicine Hat at Calgary, 4 p.m.
Position/Club W D L GF GA 1 Chelsea 21 7 2 63 26 2 Arsenal 19 6 6 62 32 3 Man United 18 8 5 55 28 4 Manchester City 18 7 6 63 30 5 Liverpool 16 6 9 45 36 6 Tot Hotspur 16 6 9 50 45 7 Southampton 16 5 10 42 22 8 Swansea 13 7 11 37 39 9 West Ham 11 9 11 41 39 10 Stoke City 12 6 13 35 39 11 Crystal Palace 10 9 12 38 42 12 Everton 9 10 12 39 42 13 Newcastle 9 8 14 33 49 14 West Brom 8 9 14 28 43 15 Aston Villa 7 8 17 23 45 16 Sunderland 5 14 12 24 44 18 Hull City 6 10 15 29 43 18 Q.P. Rangers 7 5 20 38 58 19 Burnley 5 11 15 26 49 20 Leicester 5 7 18 29 49
Monday, April 13 (Game 3) Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 (Games 3) Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 (Games 4) Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m. Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 16 (Game 3) Everett at Portland, 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 (Games 5) Regina at Brandon, 7:30 p.m.* Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.* (Game 4) Everett at Portland, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19 (Games 6) Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m.* Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.* (Game 5) Portland at Everett, 4:05 p.m.
The Masters
Monday, April 20 No games scheduled
Leaderboard, Round 1 Golfer Par R1 1 Jordan Spieth -8 64 T2 Charley Hoffman -5 67 T2 Justin Rose -5 67 T2 Ernie Els -5 67 T2 Jason Day -5 67 T6 Russell Henley -4 68 T6 Sergio Garcia -4 68 T8 Bill Haas -3 69 T8 Webb Simpson -3 69 T8 Paul Casey -3 69 T8 Ryan Palmer -3 69 T12 Kevin Streelman -2 70 T12 Patrick Reed -2 70 T12 Dustin Johnson -2 70 T12 Phil Mickelson -2 70 T12 Seung-yul Noh -2 70 T12 Billy Horschel -2 70 T18 Danny Willett -1 71 T18 Gary Woodland -1 71 T18 Tom Watson -1 71 T18 Stephen Gallacher -1 71 T18 Keegan Bradley -1 71 T18 Anirban Lahiri -1 71 T18 Bubba Watson -1 71 T18 Hideki Matsuyama -1 71 T18 Charl Schwartzel -1 71 T18 Rory McIlroy -1 71 T18 Cameron Tringale -1 71 T18 Graeme McDowell -1 71 T18 John Senden -1 71 Canadian golfers T92 Corey Conners +8 80 95 Mike Weir +10 82
Wednesday , April 22 (Game 7)* Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
B.C. Hockey League Fred Page Cup Playoff Best of Seven series Today’s schedule - Game 1 Nanaimo at Penticton, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Nanaimo at Penticton, 6 p.m. Monday, April 13 Penticton at Nanaimo Tuesday, April 14 Penticton at Nanaimo
Frozen Four U.S. NCAA Hockey Championship Finals among four regional winners at TD Garden, Boston, April 9-11 Yesterday’s semifinals Providence 4, Omaha 1 Boston University 5, North Dakota 3 Final Saturday, April 11, 5:30 p.m. Boston University vs. Providence
American Hockey League Eastern Conference Atlantic W L OT Manchester 45 16 6 Worcester 40 24 4 Providence 38 23 7 Portland 37 25 7 St. John’s 30 32 8 Northeast W L OT Syracuse 40 21 9 Hartford 38 23 5 Springfield 36 27 8 Albany 33 26 5 Bridgeport 27 36 6 East W L OT Hershey 43 20 5 W-B/Scranton 41 23 3 Lehigh Valley 31 32 6 Binghamton 30 33 7 Norfolk 25 38 6 Western Conference North W L OT Utica 44 19 6 Toronto 34 27 9 Hamilton 32 27 12 Adirondack 33 29 6 Rochester 28 37 5 Midwest W L OT Grand Rapids 43 20 6 Rockford 43 21 5 Chicago 37 26 6 Milwaukee 33 27 7 Lake Erie 31 28 8 West W L OT San Antonio 44 21 5 Texas 36 21 13 Oklahoma City 38 25 5 Charlotte 29 35 6 Iowa 22 45 2
SL GF GA Pts 3 221162 99 2 210176 86 2 191171 85 1 188170 82 2 169224 70 SL GF GA Pts 0 204196 89 4 203205 85 1 182196 81 6 178187 77 1 200226 61 SL GF GA Pts 3 205167 94 4 194151 89 1 182218 69 1 220245 68 3 156208 59 SL GF GA Pts 1 202165 95 0 183194 77 0 186187 76 2 217217 74 1 200232 62 SL GF GA Pts 2 236170 94 2 207169 93 1 196180 81 6 200207 79 4 188225 74 SL GF GA Pts 1 238210 94 1 224205 86 3 209201 84 1 159216 65 2 164232 48
Yesterday’s results Rochester 5, Lake Erie 1 Rockford 5, Iowa 3 Today’s schedule Hershey at St. John’s, 3 p.m. Adirondack at Utica, 4 p.m. Bridgeport at Syracuse, 4 p.m. Portland at Manchester, 4 p.m. Springfield at Hartford, 4 p.m. Albany at Binghamton, 4:05 p.m. Norfolk at Lehigh Valley, 4:05 p.m. Toronto at Rochester, 4:05 p.m. Worcester at Providence, 4:05 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at Iowa, 5 p.m. Grand Rapids at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. Hamilton at Texas, 5:30 p.m.
SOCCER MLS Eastern League Club PTS GP DC United 9 4 NY Red Bulls 7 3 N. England 7 5 Chicago 6 5 NY City FC 5 4 Orlando 5 5 Columbus 4 4 Toronto 3 4 Montreal 2 3 Philadelphia 2 5 Western League Club PTS GP Vancouver 13 6 Dallas 10 5 Salt Lake 8 4 Sporting KC 8 5 Seattle 7 4 San Jose 6 5 Portland 6 5 Los Angeles 5 5 Houston 5 5 Colorado 3 4
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GF GA 3 2 5 2 4 6 5 7 3 2 4 5 5 5 6 8 2 3 5 9
W 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 0
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T 1 1 2 2 1 0 3 2 2 3
GF GA 9 6 7 4 6 4 6 6 6 3 6 7 6 5 5 6 2 3 0 2
Today’s schedule Colorado at Dallas, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Columbus at New England, noon NY City FC at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. NY Red Bulls at DC United, 4 p.m. Montreal at Houston, 5:30 p.m. Salt Lake at Sporting KC, 5:30 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12 Orlando at Portland, 2 p.m. Seattle at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Scoring leaders - goals 1 Octavio Rivero VAN 2 Clint Dempsey SEA 3 Obafemi Martins SEA 4 Fanendo Adi POR 5 Blas Perez DAL
4 3 3 3 3
Pts 70 63 62 61 54 54 53 46 42 42 39 37 35 33 29 29 28 26 26 22
Monday, April 13 Liverpool v Newcastle, noon
GOLF April 9-12, Augusta National, Georgia. Par 72, 7,435 yards. Purse: $9,000,000. 2014 champion: Bubba Watson
CURLING
Grand Slam of Curling, Players Championship April 7-12, Mattamy Athletic Centre, Toronto. Standings: Round robin Women GP W L Pts 1. Paetz, A 3 3 0 6 2. Homan, R 4 3 1 6 3. Middaugh, S 4 3 1 6 4. Sweeting, V 4 3 1 6 5. Muirhead, E 3 2 1 4 6. McDonald, K 4 2 2 4 Feltscher, B 3 1 2 2 Jones, J 3 1 2 2 Nedohin, H 3 1 2 2 Sidorova, A 3 1 2 2 Tirinzoni, S 4 1 3 2 Sigfridsson, M 4 0 4 0 Men 1. McEwen, M 2. Epping, J 3. Gushue, B 4. Koe, K 5. Jacobs, B 6. Bottcher, B Carruthers, R Howard, G Laycock, S Stoughton, J Edin, N Michel, S
GP 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4
W 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0
AUTO RACING
MLB
Saturday April 11 Swansea v Everton, 4:45 a.m. Southampton v Hull, 7 a.m. Sunderland v Crystal Palace, 7 a.m. Spurs v Aston Villa, 7 a.m. West Brom v Leicester, 7 a.m. West Ham v Stoke, 7 a.m. Burnley v Arsenal, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 12 QPR v Chelsea, 5:30 a.m. Manchester United v Man City, 8 a.m.
Saturday, April 18 No games scheduled
Tuesday, April 21 (Games 7) Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m.* Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.* (Game 6) Everett at Portland, 7:00 p.m.
BASEBALL
L Pts 0 8 0 6 1 6 1 6 1 4 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 0 4 0
Yesterday’s results, Women Draw 6 Rachel Homan Ottawa def. Kristy McDonald, Winnipeg, 5-3 Sherry Middaugh Coldwater, Ont. def. Margaretha Sigfridsson, Skelleftea, Sweden, 7-4 Val Sweeting, Edmonton def. Silvana Tirinzoni, Aarau, Switzerland, 6-5 (Extra end) Draw 8 McDonald def. Sigfridsson, 5-4 Middaugh def. Tirinzoni, 7-6 Sweeting def. Homan, 9-2 Alina Paetz, Baden Regio, Switzerland, def. Anna Sidorova, Moscow, Russia, 6-5 (Extra end) Jennifer Jones, Winnipeg, def. Binia Feltscher, Flims, Switzerland, 6-5 (Extra end) Men’s results Draw 7 Mike McEwen, Winnipeg, def. Kevin Koe, Calgary, 7-5 Brendan Bottcher, Edmonton def. Sven Michel, Adelboden, Switzerland, 7-2 (7 ends) Brad Gushue, St. John’s def. Niklas Edin Karlstad, Sweden, 6-4 (7 ends) John Epping, Toronto, def. Steve Laycock, Saskatoon, 7-2 Draw 9 Gushue def. Brendan Bottcher, Edmonton, 5-4 (Extra end) McEwen def. Edin 5-1 (6 ends) Jeff Stoughton, Winnipeg, def. Glenn Howard, Penetanguishene, Ont., 5-4 Reid Carruthers, Winnipeg, def. Brad Jacobs, Sault Ste Marie, Northern Ont., 5-4 (Extra end) Koe def. Michel 7-3 (7 ends) Today’s schedule Draw 10, 5:30 a.m. Jones vs. Sidorova Paetz vs. Nedohin Muirhead vs. Feltscher Sweeting vs. McDonald Draw 11, 9 a.m. Stoughton vs. Carruthers Howard vs. Epping Jacobs vs. Laycock Bottcher vs. Koe Sigfridsson vs. Tirinzoni Draw 12, 1 p.m. Nedohin vs. Feltscher Sidorova vs. Muirhead Jones vs. Paetz Homan vs. Middaugh Michel vs. Edin Draw 13, 4:30 p.m. Women’s Tiebreaker (if necessary) Stoughton vs. Laycock McEwen vs. Gushue Jacobs vs. Epping Howard vs. Carruthers Saturday, April 11 Tiebreakers (if necessary), 5:30 a.m.
American League East W Baltimore 2 Boston 2 Toronto 2 NY Yankees 1 Tampa Bay 1 Central W Detroit 3 Kansas City 3 Cleveland 2 Chicago Sox 0 Minnesota 0 West W LA Angels 2 Oakland 2 Texas 2 Houston 1 Seattle 1 National League East W Atlanta 3 NY Mets 2 Philadelphia 1 Washington 1 Miami 0 Central W Cincinnati 3 Chicago Cubs 1 St. Louis 1 Milwaukee 0 Pittsburgh 0 West W Colorado 3 San Fran 3 LA Dodgers 2 Arizona 1 San Diego 1
NASCAR
Race Schedule L 1 1 1 2 2 L 0 0 1 3 3 L 1 2 2 2 2
PCT .667 .667 .667 .333 .333 PCT 1.000 1.000 .667 .000 .000 PCT .667 .500 .500 .333 .333
GB 1.0 1.0 GB 1.0 3.0 3.0 GB 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0
Strk L1 W1 W1 L1 W1 Strk W3 W3 W2 L3 L3 Strk W2 L1 W1 L2 L2
L 0 1 2 2 3 L 0 1 1 3 3 L 0 1 1 2 3
PCT 1.000 .667 .333 .333 .000 PCT 1.000 .500 .500 .000 .000 PCT 1.000 .750 .667 .333 .250
GB 1.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 GB 1.5 1.5 3.0 3.0 GB 0.5 1.0 2.0 2.5
Strk W3 W1 L1 L1 L3 Strk W3 W1 L1 L3 L3 Strk W3 W2 W1 L1 L2
Yesterday’s results Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 2 NY Mets 6, Washington 3 Detroit 7, Minnesota 1 Kansas City 4, Chicago Sox 1 Cleveland 5, Houston 1 Texas 10, Oakland 1 San Francisco 1, San Diego 0 (12 inn) Boston 6, Philadelphia 2 Toronto 6, NY Yankees 3 Today’s schedule Toronto at Baltimore 12:05 p.m. Buehrle (0-0) vs Norris (0-0) Detroit at Cleveland 1:05 p.m. Simon (0-0) vs McAllister (0-0) Houston at Texas 1:05 p.m. McHugh (0-0) vs Holland (0-0) Chicago Cubs at Colorado 1:10 p.m. Wood (0-0) vs Matzek (0-0) Minnesota at Chicago Sox 1:10 p.m. Milone (0-0) vs Noesi (0-0) Boston at NY Yankees 4:05 p.m. Miley (0-0) vs Eovaldi (0-0) Washington at Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. Gonzalez (0-0) vs Williams (0-0) St. Louis at Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. Lackey (0-0) vs. Marquis (0-0) Tampa Bay at Miami 4:10 p.m. Ramirez (0-0) vs Haren (0-0) NY Mets at Atlanta 4:35 p.m. Niese (0-0) vs Stults (0-0) Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. Locke (0-0) vs Fiers (0-0) LA Dodgers at Arizona 6:40 p.m. B. Anderson (0-0) vs C. Anderson (0-0) Kansas City at LA Angels 7:05 p.m. Vargas (0-0) vs Santiago (0-0) Seattle at Oakland 7:05 p.m. Happ (0-0) vs Pomeranz (0-0) San Francisco at San Diego 7:10 p.m. Lincecum (0-0) vs. Morrow (0-0) Saturday, April 11 Boston at NY Yankees, 10:05 a.m. TBA vs. Warren (0-0) St. Louis at Cincinnati, 10:10 a.m. Wacha (0-0) vs. Cueto (0-0) Minnesota at Chi. White Sox, 11:10 a.m. Pelfrey (0-0) vs. Samardzija (0-1) Seattle at Oakland, 1:05 p.m. Happ (0-0) vs. Gray (1-0) Detroit at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m. Price (1-0) vs. Kluber (0-1) Tampa Bay at Miami, 1:10 p.m. TBA vs. Cosart (0-0) Toronto at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Sanchez (0-0) vs. Jimenez (0-0) Washington at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. Fister (0-0) vs. Hamels (0-1) Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. Worley (0-0) vs. Nelson (0-0) NY Mets at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. Gee (0-0) vs. Teheran (1-0) Houston at Texas, 5:05 p.m. McHugh (0-0) vs. Gallardo (0-1) LA Dodgers at Arizona, 5:10 p.m. TBA vs. TBA Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 5:10 p.m. Hammel (0-0) vs. Kendrick (1-0) San Francisco at San Diego, 5:40 p.m. Bumgarner (1-0) vs. Shields (0-0) Kansas City at LA Angels, 6:05 p.m. Guthrie (0-0) vs. Weaver (0-1) Sunday, April 12 (Early games) St. Louis at Cincinnati, 10:10 a.m. Martinez (0-0) vs. Iglesias (0-0) Tampa Bay at Miami, 10:10 a.m. Archer (0-1) vs. Alvarez (0-1) Detroit at Cleveland, 10:10 a.m. Verlander (0-0) vs. Carrasco (0-0) Toronto at Baltimore, 10:35 a.m. Hutchison (1-0) vs. Tillman (1-0) NY Mets at Atlanta, 10:35 a.m. Colon (1-0) vs. Wood (1-0) Washington at Philadelphia, 10:35 a.m. Scherzer (0-1) vs. Hamels (0-1) Minnesota at Chi. White Sox, 11:10 a.m. Hughes (0-1) vs. Sale (0-0)
Blue Jays 6, Yankees 3 Toronto
NY Yankees
ab r h bi ab r h bi Reyes SS 4 0 2 1 Ellsbury CF 5 0 1 0 Martin C 4 0 0 0 Rodriguez DH3 1 1 1 Bautista RF 4 0 0 0 Beltran RF 4 0 1 0 Encar’cion DH 4 2 2 1 Teixeira 1B 4 1 1 1 Donaldson 3B4 2 2 0 Headley 3B 3 0 0 0 Valencia 1B 3 1 2 0 Young LF 2 0 0 0 Smoak PH-1B 1 0 0 0 Murphy C 4 1 2 0 Pillar CF-LF 4 1 1 1 Petit 2B 2000 Tolleson LF 2 0 0 1 Drew PH-2B 2 0 0 0 Pompey CF 2 0 0 0 Gregorius SS 3 0 1 1 Travis 2B 3 0 0 1 Totals 32 3 7 3 Totals 35 6 9 5
Toronto 040 001 010 6 NY Yankees 000 012 000 3 GIDP: tor Martin, R. Team Lob: tor 2; nyy 7. DP: nyy (Headley-Petit, G-Teixeira). E: nyy Beltran (1, throw). Toronto IP H R ER BB SO D Norris (W, 1-0) 5.2 6 3 3 2 5 R Osuna 1.1 1 0 0 1 3 B Cecil 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 M Castro 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO C Sabathia (L, 0-1) 5.2 8 5 4 0 8 E Rogers 2.1 1 1 1 0 1 D Carpenter 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 HBP: Young, C (by Norris, Da). Time: 2:52. Att: 32,152.
B.C. Premier Baseball League Team W Abbotsford Cardinals 0 Coquitlam Reds 0 Langley Blaze 0 Nanaimo Pirates 0 North Delta Blue Jays 0 White Rock Tritons 0 Okanagan Athletics 0 Parksville Royals 0 Victoria Eagles 0 Victoria Mariners 0 Whalley Chiefs 0 North Shore Twins 0
L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pct 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Opening Day, Saturday, April 11 Nanaimo at Vic Eagles (DH), 11:30 a.m. Langley at White Rock (DH), noon Whalley at Okanagan (DH), 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 Whalley at Okanagan (DH) 11 a.m. Parksville at Vic Eagles (DH) noon Nanaimo at Langley (DH) noon Tuesday, April 14 Abbotsford at Whalley, 7 p.m.
Duck Commander 500 Saturday, April 11, 4:30 p.m. Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth. 334 laps, 501 miles. Qualifying: Today, 3:45 p.m.
Formula One Grand Prix of China Saturday, April 11, midnight. Shanghai International Circuit. Qualifying: Saturday, April 12, 4 a.m.
TENNIS ATP US Men’s Clay Court Championship April 6-12, Houston, Texas. Surface: Clay. Purse: $488,225 Singles - Round 2 Jack Sock (U.S.) beat 2-Roberto Bautista (Spain) 6-4 6-4 Grand Prix Hassan II April 6-12, Casablanca, Morocco. Surface: Clay. Purse: €439,405 (1€=$CDN1.36) Singles - Round 2 Lamine Ouahab, Morocco, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (1), Spain, 6-3, 6-3. Jiri Vesely (3), Czech Republic, def. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 7-6 (7), 6-3. Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, def. Mikhail Kukushkin (7), Kaz 6-1, 4-1, ret Aljaz Bedene, Slovenia, def. Arthur De Greef, Belgium, 6-2, 6-3. Doubles - Quarterfinals Rameez Junaid, Australia, and Adil Shamasdin, Pickering, Ont., def. Maximo Gonzalez, Arg, and Robin Haase (3), Holland, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 10-4..
WTA Family Circle Cup April 6-12, Charleston, South Carolina. Surface: Clay. Purse: $731,000 Singles - Round 3 Andrea Petkovic (3), Germany, def. Madison Brengle, USA, 6-4, 6-4. Madison Keys (7), United States, def. Andreea Mitu, Romania, 6-2, 6-0. Lauren Davis, United States, def. Mona Barthel (15), Germany, 6-4, 3-0, retired. Katowice Open April 7-12, Katowice, Poland. Surface: Hard. Purse: $250,000. Singles - Round 2 Agnieszka Radwanska (1), Poland, def. An-Sophie Mestach, Belgium, 6-3, 6-1. Elizaveta Kulichkova, Russia, def. Kaia Kanepi (5), Estonia, 6-1, 6-2. Kirsten Flipkens (7), Bel, def. Monica Niculescu, Romania, 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-4.
BASKETBALL NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic WL y-Toronto 46 32 Boston 36 42 Brooklyn 36 42 e-Philadelphia 18 61 e-New York 15 63 Central WL x-Cleveland 51 27 x-Chicago 47 32 Milwaukee 38 40 Indiana 35 43 Detroit 30 48 Southeast WL z-Atlanta 59 19 x-Washington 45 33 Miami 35 44 Charlotte 33 45 e-Orlando 25 53 Western Conference Northwest WL y-Portland 51 27 Oklahoma City 42 36 e-Utah 36 42 e-Denver 29 49 e-Minnesota 16 62 Pacific WL z-Golden State 63 15 x-L.A. Clippers 53 26 Phoenix 39 40 e-Sacramento 27 51 e-L.A. Lakers 20 58 Southwest WL x-Memphis 53 25 x-Houston 53 25 x-San Antonio 53 26 x-Dallas 47 31 New Orleans 42 36
PCT .590 .462 .462 .228 .192 PCT .654 .595 .487 .449 .385 PCT .756 .577 .443 .423 .321
GB L10 - 5-5 10.0 6-4 10.0 7-3 28.5 1-9 31.0 1-9 GB L10 - 8-2 4.5 6-4 13.0 4-6 16.0 5-5 21.0 6-4 GB L10 - 6-4 14.0 5-5 24.5 3-7 26.0 3-7 34.0 4-6
PCT .654 .538 .462 .372 .205 PCT .808 .671 .494 .346 .256 PCT .679 .679 .671 .603 .538
GB L10 - 7-3 9.0 4-6 15.0 5-5 22.0 3-7 35.0 1-9 GB L10 - 8-2 10.5 9-1 24.5 3-7 36.0 4-6 43.0 2-8 GB L10 - 6-4 - 7-3 0.5 9-1 6.0 4-6 11.0 5-5
Playoffs and Wildcards z-Clinched conference title y-Clinched division x-Clinched playoff spot e-Eliminated from playoffs Yesterday’s results Chicago 89 Miami 78 Golden State 116, Portland 105 Remaining NBA schedule Today’s schedule Toronto at Orlando, 4 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 4:30 p.m. Charlotte at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Indiana at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee at New York, 4:30 p.m. Washington at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Phoenix at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 5 p.m. Dallas at Denver, 6 p.m. Memphis at Utah, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 New York at Orlando, 4 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 5 p.m. Memphis at Los Angeles, 7 p.m. Utah at Portland, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12 Brooklyn at Milwaukee, noon Cleveland at Boston, noon Charlotte at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Sacramento at Denver, 2 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 3 p.m. Oklahoma City at Indiana, 3 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 4 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 4 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 Detroit at Cleveland, 4 p.m. Houston at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Chicago at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. New York at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Orlando at Miami, 4:30 p.m. New Orleans at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Dallas at Utah, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Sacramento, 7 p.m. Denver at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 Toronto at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Washington at Indiana, 5 p.m. Los Angeles at Phoenix, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Charlotte at Toronto, 4 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 5 p.m. Boston at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Detroit at New York, 5 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Orlando at Brooklyn, 5 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 5 p.m. San Antonio at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Utah at Houston, 5 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Indiana at Memphis, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
DIVERSIONS ARCTIC CIRCLE
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 | DAILY NEWS |
WORD FIND
B5
BRIDGE
Another Lead Dealer: South None vulnerable NORTH ♠K72 ♥1086 ♦K754 ♣AJ6 WEST EAST ♠9864 ♠J5 ♥83 ♥KQJ52 ♦986 ♦AJ3 ♣8432 ♣Q105 SOUTH ♠AQ103 ♥A74 ♦Q102 ♣K97 W N E S 1NT Pass 3NT All Pass Opening Lead: ?
SHERMAN’S LAGOON
W
ZITS
ANDY CAPP
SOLUTION: QUITE A RIDE
CRYPTOQUOTE CRANKSHAFT
BABY BLUES
est selected the nine of spades as declarer topped the jack with the queen and entered dummy with the king of spades to play a diamond. The ten was successfully finessed when East followed with the three but the continuation of the queen drove out the ace. The return of the king of hearts was ducked but declarer won the continuation of the queen and cashed the spades, pitching a heart from the table to follow with two diamond winners. South discarded a heart on the thirteenth diamond but East was squeezed by the last diamond. He elected to part with a club in tempo but declarer countered by playing off the king and ace of clubs dropping the queen to record two overtricks, N-S +460. West held a genuine Yarborough and should have considered another opening lead. The auction revealed that N-S held minor suit length and, therefore, the selection of a heart in the hope of hitting partner’s length and strength was a possibility. Declarer will have no chance versus this beginning. When East regains the lead with the ace of diamonds, he will cash the heart winners to set the contract. Admittedly, South was lucky to find the jack of diamonds onside or defeat would again be imminent when West produces the jack and switches to a heart. Author: Dave Willis - visit his website at www.insidebridge.ca Questions on bridge can be sent with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The New Canadian Bridge c/o Torstar Syndication Services, One Yonge St., Toronto, M5E 1E6.
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE
HI AND LOIS
BLONDIE
BC
CROSSWORD TWOFERS ACROSS 1 Defraud 5 Freight warehouse 10 50-cent portrait 13 Sunlit courts 14 Destroy slowly 15 Huffington Post owner 16 Fast-food order 18 Homer’s bartender 19 Long-braid hair style 20 Where the Rays play 22 Carry a balance 23 Brittany port 26 Swan silhouette 27 Lohan film of 2003 31 Range stray 34 NASDAQ events 35 Opposite of morn 36 Roasting venue 37 Only moving part of a Tesla engine 39 Monopoly corner 40 Heron hangout 41 Cauterize 42 CD source 43 Sweet finger food 47 Cold-weather bug 48 Do without 49 Script writers, for short 52 “Glad to” 55 Be well established 57 Hero aviator 58 Stop-action effect 61 Summer Games org. 62 Soft course 63 Pulled along 64 The Librarians airer 65 Voice of Dory in Finding Nemo 66 Small boats, e.g. DOWN 1 Nativity scene supply 2 El Greco’s homeland 3 “It __ over till . . .” 4 Ghastly 5 Get bugs off a boxer 6 Slip up
PREVIOUS PUZZLE SOLVED
7 Tiki-party staple 8 Ben Jonson works 9 Tough questions 10 ‘50s film 53 Down 11 Pay, as a bill 12 Kandinsky colleague 13 Hivelike hair style 17 Engage 21 Frat letter 24 Soujourn to Snowmass 25 Good instead of food, perhaps
27 Sub stabilizer 28 Because 29 All fired up 30 Outcry 31 Lift to greet 32 No longer bothered by 33 Express reverence, perhaps 37 Coin flipper on a field 38 Crew-team members 39 Honey holder 41 Bucks to a breeder 42 Thought right 44 Adverse 45 Title character of 100+ films since 1918 46 Beyond dispute 49 Substantial 50 Audition recordings 51 Burst forth 52 Mark time 53 Revered star 54 Word before contract or history 56 Sixth 007 novel 59 Popular YMCA class 60 Scrutinize
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CLASSIFIEDS/SPORTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
GOLF
Spieth takes three-shot lead at Masters Young golfer scores six birdies in seven-hole stretch to finish with an eight-under 64 at Augusta DOUG FERGUSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth had everything go his way Thursday in the Masters, so he should have known how the shot would turn out without even asking. In the lead and in the trees, he slashed a 7-iron toward the green and started barking instructions at the golf ball until he saw it bound onto the 14th green. He never saw it smack into the pin and settle a few feet away. He only heard one of the loudest cheers of the afternoon. “What happened?” Spieth said to his caddie. Something special. With six birdies in a seven-hole stretch, Spieth flirted with a major championship record he didn’t know existed and atoned for his lone mistake with one last birdie putt for an 8-under 64. It was the best opening round at Augusta National in 19 years, gave him a three-shot lead and stole plenty of buzz from the
Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday in Augusta, Ga. [AP PHOTO]
Grand Slam bid of Rory McIlroy and the return of Tiger Woods. “It’s one of the better rounds I’ve ever played,” he said. That wasn’t the case for McIlroy, though his round wasn’t awful. The world’s No. 1 player saved par four times on the front
nine and scratched out a 71. Woods had three birdies in his round of 73, and while it was the first time since 2007 that he shot over par in the first round of the Masters, it was looked upon as progress. Most peculiar about his first round in two months was
that his short game saved him. But the day belonged to Spieth, a 21-year-old Texan who at least got into the Masters record book as the youngest to lead after the first round. An even more significant record was within his reach, and he didn’t even know it. Spieth went to 8 under with that birdie on the 14th hole, and then he blistered a driver down the fairway on the par-5 15th hole, just 228 yards to the hole. That’s when he started thinking about a 62 because he had never shot 10-under par as a pro. But he hit hybrid over the green and wound up making bogey. Only later did Spieth realize that 63 was the best score in any major, and only two players had done at the Masters — Greg Norman in the first round of 1996 and Nick Price in the third round of 1986. “So that’s a little frustrating,” he said before he paused with a wry smile.
“But I’m certainly OK with the day.” It wasn’t that big of a surprise. Spieth shared the 54-hole lead last year at Augusta with Bubba Watson until a four-shot swing over the last two holes of the front nine as Watson pulled away. Plus, he might have been the hottest player coming into this Masters. In his last three events, he won, finished second and lost in a playoff. The biggest challenge he faced was to keep his expectations from growing taller than a Georgia pine, and to make sure he was well rested. Whatever the formula, it worked. “What a player,” Els said after a 67, his best score at the Masters since Phil Mickelson beat him with a birdie on the last hole in 2004. “You just cannot see this kid not win many, many majors. I think he is by far the most balanced kid I’ve seen.”
SPORTS
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See if you can return journals you found in house Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar Annie’s Mailbox
Dear Annie: About 10 years ago, I was working on a remodel project and discovered a hidden “treasure”: three dusty books stashed above some ductwork. Two were personal journals, and another was an art book with sexy photographs from the 1980s. I briefly glanced at the journals and noticed they dealt with some romantic breakups. I didn’t read past that. Since I didn’t know who the owner was, I put all three books back, figuring they were not meant for public consumption. I recently returned to the same house and told the owner about the items. We debated whether or not to track down the author or let the dog sleep. I think enough time has passed that the author might be interested in having these things for sentimental reasons. What do you say? — Al Dear Al: If it were only the book with sexy photographs, we’d say leave it alone. But two journals might be of value to someone, and we think you should make an effort to return them. You already know that these things belonged to someone who lived in the house post-1980, which should make tracing the author easier without pouring over the personal content. But it also means reopening the wall with the ductwork, so you will need the current owner’s permission.
Dear Annie: “Need Help” is just like me: I do not like sex. Never have, never will. I am 56 years old and have been married for 29 years. My husband threatened to divorce me many times due to my lack of interest, but I could not afford to live on my own, nor would I subject our kids to a divorce. We have had, and continue to have, a fun, thoughtful, interesting and satisfying marriage, except for that one thing. About a dozen years ago, with another threat of divorce looming over my head and the possible breakup of our family, I agreed to have sex once a week, on the condition my husband wouldn’t talk about it or request it any other time. He agreed, and here we are now. I still don’t like sex, and he knows it, but that’s the deal. Why must someone like sex? My husband doesn’t like to read, so I don’t make him. The notion that marriage can only be strong with a gratifying sex life needs to stop. If society wants longer, happier marriages, then we need to start focusing on the other 99 percent of the relationship. — Would Prefer a Sexless Marriage Dear Prefer: You seem to think people are just fine without sex, but that’s not true. Some are, but for most, it’s a fairly basic urge. Since you’ve never liked sex, it’s quite possible that you are asexual. Had you told this to your husband before you married, chances are, you would not be together. But we congratulate you on your willingness to compromise for the health of your marriage, and we hope your husband appreciates the other 99 per cent as much as you do.
HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis
surprises you with his or her attitudes and perspective. Someone you admire might not be in a good mood. You would be wise to steer clear. Tonight: Don’t push yourself too hard. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might be irritated with a partner. Keep your distance until you both are in a better mood. Time is your ally. It appears that you have a lot to complete and will need some uninterrupted time. Come late afternoon, you will feel rejuvenated. Tonight: Party time! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might want to return some calls before you schedule meetings or make other plans. However, it is likely that someone else already has made plans without telling you. You have a lot of ground to cover, and a lot of people are seeking you out. Tonight: Take off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You could be overwhelmed by everything you must complete. Understand how much pressure you have on you right now. Be more forthright about establishing your limits, and you will find others to be very receptive. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Use the daylight hours to the max, when you’ll have much more under control. You will see a substantial difference in others’ responses as a result. You have the ability to convince others of the rightness of your thoughts, but still listen to suggestions. Tonight: Pay bills.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Check on the quality of your work during the day, as you won’t want to make any errors. Later, others will look at your work and note the excellence with which it is produced. You will land well because of your meticulous attention to detail. Tonight: Out till the wee hours. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’ll have time to iron out any issues you have with a close associate or family member. The topic might be quite serious. Perhaps the two of you don’t see eye to eye. As a result of your conversation, you will make better choices. Tonight: Do some muchneeded research. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Consider making a different decision regarding a relationship. Perhaps you are ready for a stronger partnership, or you could be interested in making an important investment that could affect the relationship. Verify first that you are financially ready. Tonight: Togetherness. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Dive into your work, and get as much done as possible. Your efficiency will be tested, as others seek you out to pitch in with their projects. Be willing to rearrange your schedule, if need be, or ask someone to fill in for you. Make calls later in the afternoon. Tonight: Meet friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reach out to someone at a distance. This person always
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Gabriola doctor killed in Bahamas remembered A former Gabriola Island doctor allegedly killed during a home invasion in the Bahamas is being remembered as a kind man who loved life. Dr. Geoffrey Harding, 88, was apparently stabbed to death in his holiday home last week, said a Bahamas newspaper. Originally from England, Harding practised in Chetwynd and Vancouver before going to Gabriola, working several days a week at the Gabriola Community Health Centre. When he retired, Dr. Jim Mackenzie took his place. Mackenzie could not be reached Monday, but his wife, Joanna, remembered Harding as a kind, thoughtful, adventurous man, with a great sense of humour who “didn’t let his age get in the way of what he did.” Harding liked to spend winters at his home in Clarence Town, on Long Island, the Bahamas. He was found stabbed to death in his home on Thursday, according to a report in the Bahamas Weekly. A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection with the crime Saturday. “It’s too bad, what happened,” Joanna Mackenzie said. “He really was a good fellow. He (was) a real character.” Bruce Mason, a founding mem-
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Some want to balance creation and evolution Your poll question, “do you believe in the theory of evolution?” poses to me another question. Why do we have to choose between creation and evolution? What is wrong with choosing both; I think that is the logical and practical way to go. I believe that without creation, evolution would not exist, and without evolution all things created could not exist. If our world did not evolve after it was created, it would still be a molten mass of magma. How many millions of years would it take for an ocean to beat a solid wall of mountains into a sandy beach? This is creation being formed by evolution. I believe that the universe was created then left to evolve through countless millions of years until environmental conditions were just right for mankind to evolve, about six million years ago according to scientific studies. It is obvious that mankind has evolved tremendously since his beginning, but he is not yet the finished product of creation and evolution, but remains yet on the drawing board. We are far from being perfect, so it is good that we are not yet the finished product. Maybe there is still hope for mankind if he does not destroy himself in his eagerness to wage war on one another, or choke to death in his own filth, or if maybe he can overcome some of his worst imperfections such as greed, hate and ego. My beliefs are right for me, and are not meant to criticize anyone else’s. John A. Martin Nanaimo
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Play explores escapist dreams of a farm girl JULIE CHADWICK STAFF REPORTER
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hough set in a different era, the theme of Miss Caledonia encompasses a universal theme of the longing for something more. Presented by TheatreOne, Miss Caledonia runs from April 15 to 18 and is written and performed by comic actor Melody A. Johnson. Set in 1955, Johnson’s inspiration for the story came from her mother Peggy, who formed the basis of the main character with
the same name. “It’s about my mum’s life as a teenage girl on the farm,” said Johnson. “When I would go visit the farm, for me, it was always a dream place, but she told me that when you live on a farm it’s not Oklahoma, it’s not like in the movies. It’s a lot of hard work.” Peggy dreams of escaping the drudgery of life in rural Caledonia to follow a path to stardom like movie stars Debbie Reynolds and Lee Meriwether. She devises a plan to enter the local beauty pageant as a way of
reaching her goals. The story came together initially through a dialogue between Johnson and her mother. “A lot of young teenage girls were wanting to flee that life and do more exciting things, like be a movie star. In the 1950s that was what a lot of American girls were doing, like Debbie Reynolds. A lot of movie stars started by entering beauty pageants and got discovered from that, and then made their way into acting and modeling and it was kind of their escape,”
said Johnson. In some ways, becoming a performer herself has been an embodiment of her mother’s dream. Johnson has won numerous Dora Awards over the years — given out to celebrate excellence in Toronto theatre, dance and opera — and worked with Theatre Calgary, Canadian Stage, Factory Theatre, Two Planks and a Passion, Soulpepper and Necessary Angel. She is also an alumna of The Second City, where she directed mainstage
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through the increasingly strange quirks of our daily routines” and “the thinking man’s coffee break.” “One is put upon to try and put a description on something that really has no commonality,” said the comedian. “It’s whimsical. Those quotes on the site, though there’s truth to them, are kind of sound bite types of things,” he said, adding he likes to keep audiences “on their toes.” He professes admiration for Chris Rock and George Carlin, known for their sharp delivery styles. Yet Edwards’ own “common man” persona and self-effacing voice has notched him a unique spot in North American comedy. “As soon as I define myself as ‘unpretentious,’ I think I’ve stepped over a line,” he said. “‘You know what I love about me? I’m down to earth.’ As soon as you say that . . .” he said, trailing off with laughter. “I’m simple, Jesus, I’m simple. So that’s why I hope for the relatability and there’s no trickery in the voice. “I try to be straightforward and people can hopefully get on the train and we’ll go on a very small town together.” The Apr. 16 show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $44.50, at 250-8548550 or www.porttheatre.com.
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A Capella Plus share greatest hits in ‘Banquet’ since Rosemary Lindsay became choir director. Over the years, Lindsay and the choir have amassed a long list of songs that are their and audiences’ favourites. Supporters were asked to say which songs they enjoyed most over the years on the group’s website.
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A Cappella Plus shares its greatest hits in Nanaimo Saturday night. A Choral Banquet: Twelve years of musical fare is a series of three concerts, to salute the variety of music the Nanaimo’s 18-voice chamber choir has made
“We posted all the programs of the past 12 years (online) and created a sort of retrospective,” said Lindsay. “They picked their favourite ones, and I (created) a concert so it’s kind of a greatest hits retrospective.” The resulting “choral banquet” offers music
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music Rosemary has given us over the 12 years she’s been with us. “She’s given us music that has made us stretch, musically. We have learned so many different kinds of music with her.” Listen for an adaptation of The William Tell Overture that may not be exactly what Rossini had in mind. There will be Canadian and Celtic music, alongside Stevie Wonder’s renowned “Sir Duke.” Three shows are planned to celebrate Lindsay’s contributions, in Nanaimo, Parksville and Deep Bay. The Nanaimo show is at the new Nanaimo Golf Club, with guests arranged around tables, with appetizers to nibble and wine and other refreshments available from a cash bar. “It will be more like an evening nightclub event,” Dier said. “It’s not a formal
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Conductor celebrates favourites in season finale From Pierre with Love GUEST ARTISTS: Ariel Barnes, cello; Dorothy Chang, composer CONDUCTOR: Pierre Simard PLAYING AT: The Port Theatre, 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk. TICKETS: 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre.com ROSEMARY PHILLIPS FOR THE STAR
As the Vancouver Island Symphony celebrates 20 years of professional orchestral music, the explosive season finale will feature passionate artistic
director Pierre Simard as he presents From Pierre with Love at the Port Theatre on April 18. “This is a concert filled with a panorama of music I would bring to a desert island. It is music that I love,” said Simard, who added that he is thrilled with how the celebratory season has unfolded. He feels it has also reconnected with people who, over the years, have been associated with the orchestra. “I wanted to find pieces that started with my love for them but also related to the VI Symphony and who they are,” said
Simard. “It is my gift to the orchestra, its musicians, patrons, staff, volunteers, supporters, friends and community.” One theme of the evening is water. “We have done shows with the theme of water, so it was natural to perform two pieces about rivers; ‘The Moldau’ by Bedrich Smetana, and ‘Siegfried’s Rhine Journey’ by Richard Wagner,” said Simard. In continuing with the VI Symphony’s Legacy Project, Simard will conduct the world premiere of “Invisible Distance,” a new concerto for the cello composed by Dorothy Chang
The concert will be a panorama of artistic director Pierre Simard’s selections and will also celebrate the VI Symphony’s 20th year. [DAVID COOPER PHOTO]
and performed by Ariel Barnes. Simard also has a passion for choral conducting so the Symphonic Choir (directed by Patricia Plumley) will perform “Ave Verum Corpus” by Mozart and “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” from Aida by Verdi. Every party needs dance
music and in this vein Simard has chosen “Polovtsian Dances” from the opera Prince Igor by Alexander Borodin, recognizable in parts as “Stranger in Paradise.” Bringing the evening and VI Symphony’s 20th season to a rousing close is Tchaikovsky’s sensational 1812 Overture with fireworks,
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Comedian rarely performs with prepared act ROBERT BARRON STAFF REPORTER
Performing his stand-up comedy routines is more than a job for Christopher Molineux. The Vancouver-based comedian, who grew up in Lantzville, will be on stage at Nanaimo’s Simon Holt restaurant on April 19, along with fellow comedians Shane Priestly and Darcy Collins, both of whom are also ori-
ginally from Vancouver Island. Molineux, who has a long resume in the comic industry, said he “loves” performing and entertaining his audiences and wouldn’t trade his work for the world. He said he rarely takes to the stage with a prepared act and allows himself to be flexible to meet the humour and expectations of his audience.
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Track safety issues stop train return STAFF REPORTER
Track safety is the holdup to passenger train service resuming on Vancouver Island. Last fall the Island Corridor Foundation, which owns the tracks between Victoria and Courtenay, assembled the $20 million needed to restore damaged rails and ties, to meet Via Rail’s requirements to restore passenger service. Graham Bruce, ICF executive director, recently said the repair project is held up by senior government approval. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure issued a statement Tuesday that shed more light on why it’s taking so long, and in a word it’s “safety,” according to a memo. “The BC Safety Authority has conducted a review of the corridor and has identified a number of concerns or challenges that will need to be addressed,” the memo said. “Government is engaged in the discussion relating to those safety challenges with the Island Corridor Foundation and with Southern Railway.” The review is being conducted by an independent consultant recommended by the BCSA. Bruce said he won’t speculate on the outcome, or how long the review will take, but said Southern Rail would operate well within the speed and weight restrictions for a class 3 track, which allows for passenger train speeds of up to 96 kilometres per hour. “It’s making sure the scope of the project is fully understood,” Bruce said.
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The congregation of St. Andrews Presbyterian church will celebrate its 150-year anniversary this year with a series of events. Founded in 1865, the church originally held their services in the city court house before moving to a church on Fitzwilliam St. Today the congregation numbers 120 and are located in a church on Departure Bay Road. “We’re doing a variety of things through the year to get people excited and involved,” said member Karen Hovestad. The events include a performance by the Wellington Jazz performance on April 17, a vintage car and roadside antiques show on May 23, a songfest on May 31, a heritage evening with a storyteller on June 19, a car rally on
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Babies will grow individually, at own rate Eileen Bennewith Nutrition Notes
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Parents should trust babies on food needed PARENTS, From Page 12 Parents need to trust that their baby knows how much food is needed. A child who is always trusted to know how much to eat will feel safe and respected at the table. Caregivers who try to intervene with the way a child eats by making them finish food when they are not hungry or by offering
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Hints of chocolate and oak in Bordeaux wine BORDEAUX, From Page 15
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Chateau Le Bergey is a left bank Bordeaux that uses 60 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and 40 per cent Merlot. On the nose it exhibits fruits like cassis and black cherry with subtle hints of chocolate and oak. On the palate you will notice ripe cherry, licorice, blackberry and dry tannins. This wine pairs well with roasted
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Mayor doesn’t expect federal cash infusion STAFF REPORTER
The federal budget drops April 21, but Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay said he is not expecting a large infusion of federal cash to offset infrastructure costs for municipalities. The release of the budget has been delayed in recent months as federal officials grappled with plummeting oil prices, a sig-
nificant player in the Canadian economy. The governing Tories have said they intend to deliver a balanced budget ahead of a federal election expected in October. Industry Minister James Moore, who recently stopped in Nanaimo, told national media that the federal document would also invest in job-creating infrastructure projects, but did not
elaborate on how much money would be available. A large part of the federal budget is also expected to focus on tax cuts aimed at families. Organizations like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities have long pushed for a greater infrastructure investment from the federal government. “(Municipalities) have always been complaining that munici-
palities get such a small share of senior level budgets,” McKay said, whose predecessor John Ruttan also raised the issue in the past. The mayor said cities and towns in the country have traditionally sought eight per cent of total spending from senior governments, but said he is not too optimistic that the level of funding will increase or
even stay flat. He cited the recent collapse of oil prices as a primary factor, adding it will have a “huge impact” on the Canadian economy. McKay hopes there would be some form of financial support for the establishment of a new fast, foot passenger ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver.
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Volunteers spend Easter garbage hunting STAFF REPORTER
While many Nanaimo residents spent their Easter Sunday searching for elusive coloured eggs, one group of volunteers marked the day by hunting for garbage. A cleanup slated for an illegal dump site behind Rosstown Road was posted online in the Facebook page called Stop Illegal
Garbage Dumping — Vancouver Island. On Sunday 27 people showed up to clean the area, said organizer and group moderator Louise Gilfoy. Aided by Kinnikinnick Landscapes, Progressive Landscapes and Foster’s Firewood in Lantzville, which provided trucks, the group removed 4.14 tonnes of garbage from the area. A small group returned with
Foster’s Firewood trucks on Monday to remove what was estimated to be an additional tonne of waste, including a fridge and shopping carts. “Well we kept getting accused of posting pictures and not doing anything,” said Gilfoy. “So we decided to organize something.” All the time was volunteered, including the truck transport.
“I’m part of the Vancouver Island woodlot association,” said Matt Foster of Foster’s Firewood. “I do some work with them like firewood cleanup, so I’m just seeing garbage everywhere. So it’s like, everywhere I go, I’m always seeing garbage dumped but it’s kind of hard for just me and one guy to do the cleanup. So it’s nice to get a bunch of people together.”
Foster found the group online and decided to get involved “When I saw the pictures I was like, ‘That’s way too much for just a couple trucks,” he said. The Facebook page shot to popularity in early March and now has more than 4,500 followers. The page mainly consists of photo posts of the public of illegal garbage dump sites they have found on Vancouver Island.
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Property sales strong for high price listings STAFF REPORTER
Nanaimo property sales were strong, and especially for sellers with listing in higher price ranges. The latest housing monthly report from Vancouver Island Real Estate Board shows 420 units sold north of the Malahat last month, a 19 per cent increase from a year ago.
In Nanaimo, the increase was 12 per cent to 129 units, something real estate agents see as a promising sign. Notable is the number of property sales at the more opulent end of the scale. “There’s a lot of big sales out there,” said Jim Stewart, real estate agent and a past VIREB president. Real estate values have edged
upward steadily since the real estate board adopted the standardized benchmark system used to compare property values in larger metropolitan areas. In Nanaimo, it’s $346,200, a five per cent increase from last year, and $2,500 less than its peak, five years ago. But average prices are up $36,000 — more than nine per cent — to $408,000.
Since it’s based on the selling price of homes in a single month, the price can swing wildly. Many buyers look for homes in the mid-priced $350,000 range, but last month was different, with 25 homes sold in the $500,000 range in Nanaimo, 23 for around $600,000, 17 for $700,000 or more, five in the $900,000 range and two for more than $1 million. Supply is tightening too,
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Staff unhappy at tone of council meetings STAFF REPORTER
An internal memo to Lantzville’s mayor and council says district staff have become “concerned with the tone of council meetings, particularly with the ridicule and criticism of staff’s work in a public meeting where we cannot respond or set the record straight.” Some city councillors said Mon-
day they agree with the memo and say more needs to be done to improve what Coun. Jennifer Millbank described as a “hostile” work environment. The memo, dated March 26, is signed by the district’s five senior staff members: Chief administrative officer Twyla Graff, director of financial services Jedha Holmes, corporate administration director Trudy Coates, pub-
lic works director Fred Spears and Lisa Bhopalsingh, community planner. The memo calls for council to consider setting up a “standard of conduct” for public meetings, citing “disrespectful” comments made during those meetings. Graff gave notice that she was resigning to council last Wednesday, although it is not clear why. Attempts to reach Graff for
comment were unsuccessful but Mayor Colin Haime said Graff told council she was willing to remain in her position for the next three months. Lantzville Coun. Rod Negrave said he was “extremely concerned” with the issues laid out in the memo: “I certainly would not be surprised if we had further resignations from senior staff,” Negrave said.
The memo was called “pretty accurate” by another councillor, Graham Savage: “It certainly indicates a working environment that senior staff are not comfortable with,” he said. Haime said he wants clarification and specific examples from district staff on what their concerns are. He sent a response on March 30 to staff with the request.
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New Timbermen coach confident for season STAFF REPORTER
As the team’s new head coach, Pat O’Dwyer has reason to believe the Nanaimo Intermediate A Timbermen will be able to make positive strides in the coming season. It helps that his two sons, up and coming lacrosse prospects Aidan and Matt, join the Intermediate circuit this season after graduating midget lacrosse last
season — and an influx what he called one of the most talented crops of graduating midget players Nanaimo has seen in years. “The first-year kids that are coming up, there’s a lot of really talented kids coming through,” O’Dwyer said. “Even though we’ve lost a lot of guys who have graduated, the future of this scenario looks phenomenal. “We may not be a winner this
year, but I think we’ll be able to improve from last year in the standings.” The Timbermen, though, have their share of issues to deal with. After a 4-14 season a year ago, they lost their top seven scorers. They also won’t get the services of Zach Manns, the Junior A Timbermen’s first draft pick, as he has elected to pursue basketball instead of lacrosse, according to O’Dwyer.
Their second pick, B.C. graduating midget player of the year last season Mat Jung, will be playing Intermediate B for Cowichan Valley for school reasons. Along with his sons, who played for the Vancouver Island team in the B.C. Summer Games, O’Dwyer expects Jake Nicholson to be one of the top offensive threats this season. O’Dwyer last played lacrosse in 2010, leading the Nanaimo Senior
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Perhaps no B.C. Hockey League will have a more important offseason than the Nanaimo Clippers when it comes to recruiting. The Clippers are currently preparing for the Penticton Vees, who they meet for Game 1 of the Fred Page Cup finals on Friday night in the Okanagan. But for 10 of the 22 players on the Nanaimo roster, it will be their last playoff series in white and orange. That includes their four top scorers from the regular season, and seven of the top nine, leaving the team either for graduation or for an early exit to the U.S. college system. Gone next year will be starting goalie Guillaume Decelles, defenceman Austin Dick, Nic Gushue and Yanni Kaldis, and forwards Devin Brosseau, Jake Jackson, Cole Maier, Sheldon Rempal, Brett Roulston and captain Brendan Taylor. It will be a big change from
New Blood: Committed for 2015-16 ◆ Troy MacTavish (Ottawa) Age: 17 (born 1997) Team: Ottawa Senators Midget AAA Stats: 28 GP, 25 G 26 A, 51 Pts. Position: Right wing ◆ Owen Hardy (Nanaimo) Age: 16 (born 1999) Team: North Island Silvertips Stats: 31 GP, 14 G, 18 A, 32 Pts. Position: Centre/left wing ◆ Louis-Philippe Pagé (Rosemère, QC) Age: 19 (born 1996) Team: Deerfield Academy (high school) Stats: 26 GP, 6 G, 4 A, 10 Pts. Position: Defence SOURCE: NANAIMO CLIPPERS
last summer, when the team’s top scoring trio of Rempal, Taylor and Brosseau all returned for one more season of junior hockey. This year is different, and assigned to run the team’s scout-
ing and recruitment department is Jason Williamson, who stepped down as head coach of the Vernon Vipers in September for personal reasons. He served as the captain of the Vipers during current Clippers head coach and general manager Mike Vandekamp’s tenure in Vernon. Vandekamp, Williamson said, approached him about taking on the Clippers’ director of scouting and recruitment role, which he accepted. “I didn’t have time to do a full head coach-GM job,” Williamson said. “That’s very time consuming. I’ve got a lot of respect for Mike and we work well together. “I think (I’m doing it) to be able to stay current with the players and just stay involved with the game.” The Clippers already have three commitments for next season to replace those departed stars and to join the likes of Nic Carrier, Anthony Rinaldi and Ed Hookensen in Nanaimo next season. Nanaimo’s Owen Hardy, who
turned 16 in February has recently made his pledge to play for the Clippers next season after leading the major midget North Island Silvertips in scoring this season. Hardy also played for Team B.C. in the Canada Winter Games, and got into three BCHL games with the Clippers as a 15year-old in the 2014-15 season. Also committed for next season is 17-year-old right winger Troy MacTavish of the Ottawa Senators Midget AAA club MacTavish leads that team in scoring. On defence, Louis-Philippe Pagé of Quebec has committed to the Clippers while playing in the U.S. high school system with Deerfield Academy. Those three will likely join returning affiliate players such as Jake Wozney and Sean Buchanan with the Clippers next season, but Williamson admits there is still work to be done. “We’ve recruited a few defenceman, and we’ve got to fill some
holes up front,” Williamson said. “I’m basically attacking all of North America, scouring to find the best available talent. Whether that’s a forward, defenceman or a goaltender. It’s definitely a busy time.” The Clippers open their first of two two-day spring identification camps April 18 in Kamloops, and have another on May 23 in Parksville. They’re expecting close to 200 players looking to make names for themselves at those camps. The recent success the Clippers have had — getting through three playoff rounds and into the championship series — can only help recruiting, Williamson said. “Individual success comes from team success,” he said. “This is a platform for them to get onto the next level. Players want to go to teams who are having success and moving players onto the next level, so it definitely helps.” SMcKenzie@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4243
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summer. “That was the plan all along,” said Bremner, who spent much of last summer travelling in Europe — a decision Timbermen head coach Kaleb Toth endorsed. “I was always coming back this year.”
Bremner, a Victoria native, is a former Nanaimo Junior A star with National Lacrosse League experience. Alongside former Timbermen stars Scott Ranger and Corey Conway, Bremner was fourth overall in league scoring in 2012 with 24 goals and 45 assists.
After Ranger and Conway left to play for the Victoria Shamrocks, Bremner led the Timbermen in scoring in 2013 with 28 goals and 26 assists. He took most of 2014 off to travel, only playing four games but still posting 16 points.
Bremner was then signed, then released, by the NLL’s Vancouver Stealth, and so he hasn’t played much competitive lacrosse in the past year. However, he doesn’t expect much of a drop-off, if any, in his production this season.
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