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Gabriola asked to vote on buying recreational property in village core Tree trimming

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Nacolle Ondra, city horticulturalist, uses a reciprocating saw to cut some trimmings down to size at Maffeo Sutton Park so she can fit them into the back of a pickup truck Monday. Heavy winds and rain over the weekend had little effect on Nanaimo’s downtown waterfront and left city workers to take care of their normal maintenance duties. CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Directors fast-track pipe repair

RISK OF further leaks leads push to fix outflow. BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

Regional District of Nanaimo directors voted to fast-track repairs to Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre land section sewage pipe. There have been leaks in the past year, including

one on July 29 that closed Morningside Park. The regional district said there is risk of further leaks of “increasing severity” over the next year, as the current steel pipe is more than 40 years old and failing. The board approved a motion on Aug. 25 to promptly move ahead with commission and installation of the land portion of the new pipe through Morningside. Sewage line replacement was already planned as

part of an $18-million project. New land pipe had been installed up to the park in 2014, with remaining land and marine sections originally scheduled for replacement in 2016. According to Randy Alexander, regional district general manager of regional and community services, the district would like to have work done by lateOctober, due to tides and wastewater flows associated with this time of year,

which presents a tight timeline for construction. Given the time constraints, there won’t be a tender process, said Alexander. The regional district has already engaged project engineering firm Opus Dayton Knight to fabricate the high-density plastic pipe and the tie-ins, temporary pipe that connects the old and new sections of pipe. Knappett Industries will do the installation. See ‘REPAIR’ /6

Residents of Gabriola Island are expected to decide next year whether they approve of borrowing upwards of $455,000 to purchase recreational property near Gabriola Elementary School. On Aug. 25, the Regional District of Nanaimo board approved terms of a land purchase deal with Emcon Services for three parcels of land at Paisley Place. The lots total 3.44 hectares. According to Howard Houle, regional district director for Gabriola Island, district staff will now formulate a bylaw to borrow the amount and it will be presented to the board for consideration at a future meeting. The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development must approve the bylaw before it goes to referendum and Houle anticipates if all goes according to plan, the referendum will take place in February. Houle said he brought forward the recommendation because there is no other recreationally zoned land in Gabriola’s downtown core. There will be community consultation in the future to determine what will go on the land, he said. If a majority approves, the initial impact on residential taxpayers will be $4 per $100,000 of assessed value for property taxes. “That’ll be the assessment in the first year because, of course, we have administrative costs and there’s financing costs and then the second year it should drop to approximately $3.52 per $100,000,” said Houle. According to terms of the deal, the regional district must receive approval of the electorate by March 27, with the closing date March 31. If there is a delay, Houle said the regional district would have to negotiate a new deal with Emcon. “I certainly hope the community will get on board,” said Houle. “I think this is a great project for the future. We lack recreational facilities on Gabriola and I’m really hoping they’ll support this.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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A $30,000 government grant will power up an energy and emissions plan for the Snuneymuxw First Nation. The B.C. Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation announced last week it will distribute $88,000 to three Vancouver Island First Nations for community energy plans. Snuneymuxw First Nation will get $30,000 to create awareness of the community’s energy footprint and reduce energy use. It will also look

at how energy efficiency and clean energy generation could be part of future development of band lands, according to a press release. The cost of hydro on the reserve is “enormous,” said Snuneymuxw Chief John Wesley, who calls the awareness program essential to the community. Wesley also plans to speak with Chief Gordon Planes of T’Sou-ke Nation, whose community is known for its solar power generation. There’s a lot that needs to be done to try to be more efficient, he said, adding the Snuneymuxw

are looking at all the avenues and are open to anything. “The time for talk is yesterday. I just want to move on a lot of things and help our people and bring a lot of energy-saving things to Snuneymuxw,” he said. Other recipients of the provincial funding include the K’omoks First Nation near Comox and We Wai Kai Nation near Campbell River. Money comes from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund and is part of a provincial committment to reconciliation with First Nations. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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NANOOSE NATURALISTS meet Sept. 10, 7 p.m., in Nanoose library hall. Guest speaker: Brian Kingzett, director of VIU Deep Bay research centre.

HARBOUR CITY Crafty Workers start new season Sept. 9, 1-3 p.m., in Room 2 at Bowen Park Activity Centre. Group meets every Wednesday. Drop-ins welcome.

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NANAIMO WOMEN’S Centre offers a 16-step group for women healing from addiction and co-dependency. Meetings are held every Monday evening. Contact the women’s centre at 250-753-0633. PARkINSON SUPPORT Group meets 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at Buttertubs Recreation Centre at 10 Buttertubs Dr. Call 250-754-2129. MALASPINA TOASTMASTERS meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at ABC Restaurant on Mary Ellen Drive. For more info call 250-751-5204.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24-hour meeting list information at 250-753-7513 or www. nanaimoaa.org. NANAIMO COMMUNITY Hospice Companions Through Grief drop-in program for support of people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, 1080 St. George Cres. Call 250591-881. UPLANdS LUNCH Bunch Toastmasters meets Wednesdays noon-1 p.m., 101-5070 Uplands Dr. www. uplandslunchbunch. com.

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ALS SUPPORT group meets fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Brechin United Church. Patients, family, caregivers welcome. 1-800-7083228 ext. 221.

MId ISLANd Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Rm. 8, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. For information, call 250-7583668.

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NDP candidate feels well-placed to carry on legacy

sOCIaL jusTICE, environment top for sheila Malcolmson.

By Tamara cuNNiNgham The News BulleTiN

New candidate to represent new electoral riding Voters in the Nanaimo region will cast their ballots in a new riding amalgamated from two previously. Nanaimo-Ladysmith combines sections of the former Nanaimo-Alberni riding, represented by Conservative-turnedindependent James Lunney, and Nanaimo-Cowichan, represented by the NDP’s Jean Crowder – neither of whom are running for re-election. The new riding stretches from part of the Cowichan Valley Regional District in the south, including Ladysmith, subdivision H, Chemainus Indian Reserve No. 13 and Oyster Bay Indian Reserve No. 12, and subdivision G, excluding Dayman, Hudson, Leech, Miami, Penelakut, Scott, Tent, Reid and Thetis islands and Ragged and Rose islets. The riding stretches north to include Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Indian Reserve and Nanaimo Indian Reserve. In order to vote in the federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on election day and can prove your identity and address. A driver’s licence, provincial or territorial identification card, or any other government card with your photo, name and current address is all that is needed to vote in person on election day. Without those, two other pieces of identification will be needed. To see what qualifies, please visit www.elections.ca. For more election coverage, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/election and check back regularly for updates or pick up future issues of the News Bulletin. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

Sheila Malcolmson is looking to carry on a legacy. Malcolmson, former Islands Trust chairwoman, is the New Democratic Party’s federal candidate for Nanaimo-Ladysmith. It’s a new riding in a region that has a history of being a battleground between the Conservatives and New Democrats and she wants to take the representation for the NDP. For 11 years, NDP member of Parliament Jean Crowder has kept her seat in the Nanaimo-Cowichan riding while former Conservative MP James Lunney held NanaimoAlberni. This year, Crowder won’t be running and Malcolmson believes there’s a

mark macdONaLd says region needs voice in government. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN

Whether it is on the ice or in the boardroom, the Conservative Party of Canada’s Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidate Mark MacDonald knows a thing or two about working hard. MacDonald, 54, came to the Harbour City in the late 1970s and played goal as a member the Nanaimo Clippers during the 1980-81 season. The following year, MacDonald attended United States International University (now Alliance University) in San Diego, Calif., where he studied international relations and played goal for the school’s Div. 1 hockey team. In 1983, MacDonald was named to the National Dean’s List for his academic and ath-

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tal issues and curious and respectful of the natural environment. Her grandfather, a Supreme Court judge, ran for elected office a number of times in the 1940s for the CCF. “I’m really grateful to both lines of the family, the teaching about the natural environment and then the commitment to take action and try to make change at an elected level,” she said.

Malcolmson has been knocking on doors since November. She’s been hearing a lot on the door step about sustainable jobs and the question of how they can make people feel secure about long-term employment “and there’s a big federal role in that.” She also sees the imperative to build, or repair, the damaged relationship with indigenous people. “One of the things that I’m so pleased that [NDP leader] Tom Mulcair announced early on is a commitment to a public inquiry on murdered and [missing] indigenous women – that’s a fundamental, let’s clear the air and honour what indigenous leaders are asking us to do,” she said. “And we’ve got a whole list of actions that I feel that I’ve got the elected experience and the will to be able to work together as a team with indigenous people in the region and implement.” news@nanaimobulletin.com

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chance to carry on her legacy, which has involved environmental protection, social justice and a strong connection to indigenous leaders. With her elected experience, environmental and small business background, she feels “well placed” to carry on Crowder’s work and legacy. “We’re hearing really strongly at the doorstep that people are really ready for change, that they’re very motivated to see the Harper government gone,” she said. Malcolmson lives on Gabriola Island where she’s been elected four times to the Islands Trust. She’s also worked for a small business that did ocean kayak and bicycle tours and in energy policy ratepayer advocacy and environmental protection. Her interest in environment is rooted in family with a mother and grandmother who were committed hobby ecologists. Malcolmson said she can’t think of a time she wasn’t aware of environmen-

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letic accomplishments. Following his return to the Harbour City in the late 1980s, MacDonald has become an active member in the business community. Today he is the owner of Communication Ink Media and Public Relations and Invest Northwest Publishing Ltd., which produces the Business Examiner publications. MacDonald says he is running because he wants to make a difference in the newly formed Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding. “This is the best way I can help Nanaimo and Ladysmith,” he said. “I do believe that the Conservatives are going to get back in and Nanaimo-Ladysmith needs someone on the government’s side of the table to ensure that we get our fair share of programs and opportunities.” In addition to his own business ventures, MacDonald was managing editor of the

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Green candidate says region Liberal candidate finds race poised to be technology hub opportunity to walk the walk

pauL maNLy hears jobs are a serious issue for voters in Nanaimo-ladysmith.

TIm TEssIEr says national leadership needed on issues affecting Canadians.

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Documentary filmmaker Paul Manly is the Green Party of Canada’s Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidate for the upcoming federal election. Manly, son of former MP Jim Manly, was born in Port Alice and resided in Ladysmith between grades 4 and 10. He has made his home in Nanaimo since late 2001. He has a diploma in broadcasting, as well as a degree in global studies and media studies. A majority of his documentaries are social and environmentally themed. Having spent his formative years here, Manly said he knows the riding. He has actively represented the community in the non-profit sector, working with the Council of Canadians and sitting on the Mid-Island Co-op board. He said he feels he has a good grasp of the issues. “I think jobs are a serious issue in this riding,” said Manly. “A lot of people have to commute to work elsewhere and so, knocking on doors, I’m finding people that have to go and work in camps in northern Alberta or elsewhere, and I’m looking right now at a loading facility for shipping raw logs out of the country. “We used to have a lot more valueadded work on Vancouver Island than we do now and we’re shipping off our resources rather than having them processed here.” Manly also said climate change is a pressing issue for residents of the riding. “We’re realizing it right now based on the drought that we’re seeing and we’re actually watching the effects of

Tim Tessier started out talking politics at dinner parties and it led him to the campaign trail. The 56-year-old Nanaimo resident, with a background in business consulting and real estate, is the local Liberal candidate running for Parliament in the upcoming federal election. “I was passionate about some things that were going on. It started out with my frustration,” Tessier said. So when he was approached to consider running as a candidate, it was a chance to walk the walk, so to speak. The Liberal nomination in NanaimoLadysmith was originally set to be contested, but a week before the vote, the competitor withdrew to support Tessier’s acclamation. The new Liberal candidate has now launched his campaign, and said he’s running because politics matter. “It’s part of our lives,” he said. “Anyone who says, ‘I don’t vote, it doesn’t affect me,’ then they’re not paying taxes, they’re not following laws and so forth.” When Tessier set out knocking on doors, there were certain issues he had in mind. He’s not seeing the sort of sustainable jobs in the region that will keep young people here. He thinks there needs to be more national leadership on transportation concerns. Delivery of health services is another priority. But he’s finding that depending on with whom he’s talking, the discussion can vary greatly. He’s finding that a lot of people want to talk about the environment, pension protection, daycare or the criminal justice system.

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climate change, so the need to switch our economic model away from one that’s dependent on fossil fuels to one that’s reliant on clean, renewable energy is becoming more and more imperative.” He said Vancouver Island is well placed to become a technology hub for clean green technology, as it has access to renewable energy sources, such as tidal, wind, solar and geothermal. There is also a growing knowledge base and tech sector that is drawn to the quality of life offered in the mid-island. Health care is also an issue, as previous governments have made cuts. “We’ve really moved away from what medicare should’ve been about, which is not just taking care of people when they’re sick, but making sure that we save money in the system by having more preventative care, community care, home care and taking better care of people in the community to have actually a more robust system,” Manly said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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“If anyone comes to you and says, here are the top three [issues], then I go, shame on them, because they’re not listening to a full array of demographics,” said Tessier He recognizes the difficulty of drawing support in a part of Vancouver Island where the Liberals have run a distant third or fourth in recent elections. What’s different this time, he said, is that people might be willing to look beyond a party they’ve always supported. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau brings a sense of optimism that’s infectious, Tessier said, and is continuing to build a following and momentum in many parts of the country. “I recognize we were coming in as a weak third, marginal fourth [here],” Tessier said. “We’re doing that at a national level. Never before in the history of our country has a third party had such a presence that we have the potential to gain power and form the new government and make real change.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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“We’ve ordered that pipe and so that’s being fabricated now and once it’s completed and it’s delivered, we will set up to install it, which basically involves cutting into the old pipe at the beach, installing the tie-in piece during low tide, and then coupling those pieces together,” said Alexander. Alexander estimates the cost of the repairs and pipe installation will be $600,000. The majority of the cost was already part of the budget, but there will be additional cost with tying back into the old line. “I would estimate that about 80 per cent of the cost will be permanent installation. Funds that we would’ve expended anyway,” said Alexander. The other 20 per cent will be the temporary pipe tie-in and any associated work, he said. Work for marine pipe replacement is still anticipated to take place sometime in 2016, according to Alexander.

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The public has a new way to flag ideas for Maffeo Sutton Park. The City of Nanaimo strung pennants along the park’s bridges last week, and offered pens so people can write down ideas for the community’s most popular waterfront park. The move comes as the city gauges reaction to options for a re-imagined Maffeo Sutton Park, in the lead up to an improvement plan. Different features are being pitched, from a different location for the children’s park, to piers and expanded beachfront, and the public is invited to weigh in on an online survey and open houses. Residents can also propose other ideas through the flags, a “fun” and “temporary” project to create opportunity for community dialogue and see if people want to be interactive and engaged, said Kirsty MacDonald, the city’s parks and open space planner. Within days of stringing them up, flags were almost

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The city is flagging down Maffeo Sutton Park visitors for ideas on ways to improve the park. Passersby can write down their thoughts on flag pennants strung on park bridges.

full with a wish-list of a small boat ramp for the parking lot to renovated washrooms and an off-leash dog area. “This is a bit of a test for us to try some new ways of getting people excited about what’s going on in the park,” said MacDonald, who’s impressed with the ideas. “If there are reccurring ideas that come up, certainly

there’s still flexibility to edit, and the plan will be a flexible plan.” Open houses happen Sept. 14 and 17 at Maffeo Sutton Park, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. To take a survey on the park improvements, or to see images of a re-imagined downtown park, see http:// goo.gl/4V5wMR. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Inbrief More eyes sought for marine search and rescue Campers outside Nanaimo’s city limits can count on warm late summer nights thanks to B.C. Wildfire Service, which lifted its ban on campfires. As of noon Friday, campfires are again permitted throughout the Coast Fire Centre jurisdiction due to forecasted cooler, wetter conditions expected to result in a lower wildfire risk. The City of Nanaimo lifted its ban on cooking fires yesterday. The campfire ban is also lifted on private campground operations in the city. The B.C. Wildfire Service allows for campfires no larger than a half-metre wide by half-metre high and open fires in outdoor stoves. People lighting campfires must also have a shovel or at least eight litres of water on hand to fully extinguish them. Campfire sites cannot be left unattended unless ashes are completely cold to the touch. All backyard burning, burning of grass or stubble, fireworks, sky lanterns, burning barrels and binary exploding targets remain banned. Penalties for contravening a fire ban can range from fines from $345 to $100,000 and one year in jail. People might also be found liable for firefighting costs.

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anaimo Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue seeks a few good women and men. The non-profit organization devoted to search and rescue operations on the water and boating safety promotion is currently accepting volunteer applications. This group is separate from the ground search and rescue organization in Nanaimo. Successful applicants must be willing to be on call for 12-hour shifts and are required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate, standard first aid and CPR C-level, and a knowledge of Nanaimo’s waters. There are also physical demands. “You’ve got to be in good shape,” said Michel Morin, Nanaimo Marine Rescue Society fundraising director. “Basically, during the training,

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Nanaimo Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue is seeking volunteers to work alongside members Ruth Sharun, left, and Michel Morin. Members must be ready to be on call for 12-hour shifts.

you’ve got to be able to jump in the water ... you have to [be able to] jump back into the boat by yourself, using a rope on the side of the boat.” Missions could include assisting boats that are on fire, taking on water, out of gas or needing

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another 15, 20 minutes, half an hour, to get there. “It’s a long time to be on fire when it’s like an hour and a half. So that’s why this is not a relaxed rule.” Ruth Sharun, Nanaimo recruitment officer, said rescue crew aren’t the only volunteers sought – people can assist with other services. “We do a lot of boating safety information, public education presentations. We have school visit programs, we attend public events just to provide information to the public,” said Sharun. “We have maintenance that needs to be done, a society that looks after fundraising.” The organization will begin interviews Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 2-3), with training slated for the middle of the month. For interested people, please contact Sharun by e-mail at recruit27@ rcmsar.com. In 2014, Nanaimo Marine Search and Rescue executed 67 missions, saving 13 lives and $650,000 in property, according to the group. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Policy at core of campaign Turn on your TV and change it to a news channel, open a paper, or check the internet. It’s a policy blizzard out there. In fact, we’d have trouble keeping up if we were covering nothing but announcements from the three major political parties. While the United States is suffering through a bizarre Republican primary that is light on issues and heavy on Trump, Canada is a policy wonk’s dream. Just in the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen the major party leaders make promises on senate reform, Old Age Security, northern defence, business taxes, even home renovation tax credits. You could criticize some of these announcements. Many of them are on the small scale side of things. We’ve called for a debate on big issues – things like global warming, but we could as easily have said health care or the role of Canada’s military, post-secondary education, veterans and the future of our economy. So far, we haven’t seen too much discussion of those big issues. But the party leaders have a long road ahead of them, and they have to save some ammunition for September and October, when everyone’s back from summer getaways and can really get down to paying attention to the news again. Right now, at the very least, there are issues on the table. Not all of these issues are minor, either – when Harper talks about expanding the Junior Canadian Rangers, or Mulcair wants to return Old Age Security to 65 from 67 years, those are both indications of significant priorities for their potential governments. We’re in the middle of a long, long campaign. The leaders could have been excused for stretching things out, going to rallies, and not saying much. Instead, we’ve actually seen a lot of talk about how things would go under Trudeau, Harper, and Mulcair. It may be a little piecemeal right now, but it could be worse – we could be talking about Donald Trump.

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There are real costs to resource depletion Natural Capital at Risk, the on what they presume to call Top 100 Externalities of Business ‘natural capital,’ in an attempt to is a 2013 report by Trucost proceed with business as usual. consultants for the Economics of As I plough through the Ecosystem and Biodiversity for executive summary of this Business Coalition, “supporting report, Trucost tells me that the uptake of natural capital “if water were to be priced accounting in business decision- according to its availability, making.” I translate that as a 27 per cent of profits would look at how fast global economic be at risk across the world’s activity is using up the surface largest companies.” What I think of the planet to make they mean is that if monetary profits companies had to FOOD without paying the pay what Trucost has MATTERS price of natural decided is the true Marjorie Stewart resource depletion. cost of water, they The report would not be able to “monetizes the value make a profit. Good. of unpriced natural That might stop Nestlé capital consumed by stuffing other people’s primary production water into polluting (agriculture, plastic bottles to forestry, fisheries, hydrate people mining, oil and gas who haven’t done exploration, utilities) anything to dehydrate and some primary processing themselves. (cement, steel, pulp and paper, The report continues, “some petrochemicals) in the global business activities do not economy.” generate sufficient profit to It’s a waste of time to try to cover their natural resource use put prices on priceless assets and pollution costs.” Why, I ask, such as clean air, water and should any business expect to land. It’s not 100 years since the be allowed to exchange money popular song The Best Things for natural resource use and in Life Are Free was written and pollution costs? enjoyed by millions, yet here Getting realistic, the report is a solemn and earnest report states: “Growing business from some earnest and learned demand for natural capital, consultants putting prices and falling supply due to

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environmental degradation and events such as drought, are contributing to natural resource constraints, including water scarcity.” Finally, I reach Trucost’s recommendations emerging from their assumption that the business methods that have led us to the brink of disaster can help us recover. Companies should start to figure out how to internalize natural capital costs. Investors should start to build natural capital risks into asset appraisal and portfolio risk. Governments should develop policies that help businesses to position themselves for a natural capital-constrained world. Did I forget to mention that Trucost estimated the unpriced natural capital costs at $7.3 trillion US relating to land use, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and waste for more than 1,000 global primary production and primary processing region-sectors? How fast do we think profitmaximizing companies, moneyhungry investors and timid governments will achieve such savings? ◆ Marjorie Stewart is past chairwoman of the Nanaimo Foodshare Society.

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Council should show better conduct To the Editor,

Re: Minority signs code of conduct, Aug. 20. I am sure that many of the voters, like myself, are very disappointed in the behaviour of those councillors that were voted in to represent us and the city of Nanaimo in a mature, professional manner. Are the councillors who refused to sign the declaration afraid of being held accountable for their poor conduct? Do they realize that some of their past behaviour observed at meetings would not be tol-

erated in most other jobs? One can only assume that they do, and therefore they will not sign anything that may hold them accountable for this poor display. It is a well-known fact that people who are in constant power struggles with any type of governance are very insecure, and their outbursts or inappropriate behavior helps to cover this up. That is not who we want representing us, or our city. Time to grow up.

Judy Traitko Nanaimo

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Re: Minority signs code of conduct, Aug. 20. I am glad to see only a handful of council signed that code of conduct. As your story states, it is not mandatory to sign. So who would? The head-nodders who bob to every staff and spending whim. It takes guts to stand up, debate and ask questions of any establishment bent on pushing its perceived priorities. More important it should be noted that any councillor can challenge the chair

(mayor) on a ruling he makes to cut off or throw out a councillor or a member of the public. This is a law under the B.C. Community Charter. When a challenge to the chair is made, a council vote must be called where the chair cannot vote and a tie or majority vote against the ruling voids it. That is democracy, where the elected majority decides. Not one politician who could just be imposing their perceived might.

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More school closures don’t add up To the Editor,

Re: Parents begin campaign against possible school closures, Aug. 27. Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District trustees will hear further information regarding school closures this month. I wish to add to that data. North Nanaimo is currently experiencing great growth, including the 600unit Linley Valley development. The projected enrolment figures being presented to the public do not include these developments. If Rutherford is closed, remaining schools will be over capacity resulting in the

need for portables at multiple sites. This is not acceptable. This is not responsible planning and I do not believe this is the legacy the current board of trustees wish to leave. In 2013, Nanaimo school district hired Doug Player, an experienced and respected educator, to develop an enhanced facility plan. His results presented in June 2014 included that Rutherford’s population “will remain within the optimal school size guidelines.” His report called for the rebuilding of Rutherford school, a far cry from closing it.

He stated that Rutherford’s site was among the very best in the province. He recognized and honoured that Rutherford was a vital and necessary school within the district. It is difficult to understand whatever could have changed within 12 short months. School closures is a very emotional topic. However, I believe the very clear facts and data regarding Rutherford school support keeping it open and thriving. I ask that the trustees remove Rutherford’s name from the list of possible closures.

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Re: Mayor seeks support for investment trip, Aug. 18. I can’t believe the mayor wants $11,000 for another trade mission to China. This comes a year after Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation was over there. Has anything concrete come out of that trip?

Now, the economy in China is in trouble which has caused huge problems with the Canadian stock exchange as well as others. Do we want other investors to come forward with a hotel proposal now, only to sit on the fence for the next number of years like the last fiasco?

To me, this council is flogging a dead horse. Something else needs to be done with the conference centre. Why was it built in the first place when there is one in Victoria and also Vancouver? It would have made more sense to build a sports centre.

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Lantzville’s new top bureaucrat plans to bring calm to the district as he settles into his new role. Chief administrative officer Brad McRae takes his position for the first time this week, arriving as new politicians are sworn in and council’s full powers are restored. It’s the second town management position for the new CAO, who’s risen quickly in the world of municipal government. In four years, he climbed the corporate ladder from a senior bylaw officer at the City of Williams Lake to manager of bylaw services at City of North Vancouver and to top administrator at the District of Lillooet. He resigned to take the position in Lantzville. It’s probably “one of the fastest rises in municipal government history,” said McRae, who credits his promotions to support and the knowledge of what he wanted to do and how he was going to get there. L a n t z v i l l e ’s r e c e n t upheaval, including the resignation of four politicians and three senior managers isn’t a concern for McRae, who points out that every

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One of the first tasks for Lantzville’s new chief administrative officer Brad McRae is to fill two senior manager vacancies.

municipality has levels of turmoil, including Saanich and Nanaimo. His focus is on what’s gone right, what can be built upon and getting immersed in the community as quickly as possible to gain corporate knowledge lost with the exit of senior administra-

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Cedar farm owners forged ahead with a writers’ retreat last weekend despite warnings of legal and enforcement action from the Regional District of Nanaimo. Thistledown Farm owners Laurie Gourlay and Jackie Moad hosted a retreat for about a dozen writers, poets and authors at their eighthectare bed and breakfast, defiant of a warning by the regional district and its legal counsel that the event – or any public assembly – is not allowed on the property and could prompt enforcement action. The Regional District of Nanaimo reports that it’s received complaints about the retreat and that zoning regulations do not allow public assembly or camping on the property. An advertisement for the event showed there would be both. Gourlay, however, told the News Bulletin Thursday that he and Moad were prepared to go to court. He’s frustrated, confused and feels the district was unwilling to answer questions. This also isn’t the first time they’ve hosted an event. They open their property to non-profits and other activities, including the regional district’s Green Building home tour last year. “It’s not like it’s Woodstock or something that’s going on,” said Gourlay. “It’s just a little gathering, quiet, some writers getting together to talk and compare notes.” Jeremy Holm, regional district manager of current planning, who spoke to the News Bulletin prior to the event, said the RDN has had complaints and is obligated to enforce land use regulations. They provided advice on the issue and are open to talking to the property owners but believe the use, as described in the event program, is contrary to zoning regulations and constitutes public assembly. It will be up to the regional district board if any enforcement action is taken, he said. news@nanaimobulletin.com

Water quality advisory issued The City of Nanaimo issued a water quality advisory Friday ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall on the weekend. With a long dr y period, there could be an increase in sediment running into Nanaimo’s drinking water supply and residents might notice cloudy or discoloured tap water, a city press release

says. After such a long period without rain, it is likely that heavy rain will wash this into creeks and rivers near the city’s drinking water intake. Residents with compromised immune systems should boil drinking water for one minute. Updates will be available on the City of Nanaimo’s webpage and Twitter account.

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Tragic inspiration Wendy McNeill’s latest album influenced by ongoing migrant crisis By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN

ay by day, week by week, more and more people arrive on European soil. They’ve come from war ravaged regions such as North Africa, Syria and other parts in the Middle East, often paying thousands of dollars to risk their lives for a chance at something more. But their arrival on European soil has not always come with a warm reception. It’s something that European-based singersongwriter Wendy McNeill has seen first hand. “Since being in Europe it has become an issue that I see every day,” McNeill said. “Whether it is Romani people having their camps set on fire or whether it is people trying to get over from North Africa and getting turned away from ports not far from where I live in Spain.”

The ongoing European migrant crisis is the inspiration behind the folk-noir singer’s latest record, One Colour More. “It is all stories about immigration and emigration,” McNeill said. On Friday (Sept. 4), McNeill will be performing at the Vault Café. “I am looking forward it,” she said. “I haven’t been on the Island for years now.” McNeill’s stop in Nanaimo is part of a Canadian tour that has given her a small break from the ongoing migrant crisis back home, which has been dominating the headlines in Europe for months but has received less attention in North America. “It is very relaxing in that sense to be here because it is like ‘oh my God it doesn’t exist,’” McNeill said.

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Wendy McNeill’s album, One Colour More, touches on themes of the mass immigration and emigration that is currently taking place overseas. McNeill will be performing at the Vault Café on Friday (Sept. 4). Photo submitted

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Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay speaks at the unveiling of the Where the Old Meets the New exhibition inside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. The exhibit will be displayed until December.

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A downtown Nanaimo building has become the temporary home for some new artwork. Last Thursday, Mayor Bill McKay and the Nanaimo Arts Council officially opened the Where the Old Meets the New: Established and Emerging Artists of exhibit inside the E.J. Hughes Gallery Hallway at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. The exhibit features pieces by Nixie Barton, Natasha Broad, Dennis Brown, Julie Dives, Willow Friday, Gerda Hofman, Grant Leier, Carly Neigum and Lance Van Dyk. McKay says the artwork will add some much-needed colour to the space. “This was a pretty bland space before ... the artists added

some colour and life to it,” McKay said at the reception. The mayor believes the exhibit will draw some people into the downtown building. “It is going to bring people in off the street,” McKay said. “It is going bring people who are visiting and attending conferences here down to this space so they can enjoy the work.” The exhibit is a partnership between the Vancouver Island Conference Centre and the Nanaimo Arts Council. People can access the E.J. Hughes Gallery Hallway, 101 Gordon St., from Commercial Street. For information, visit www.nanaimoartscouncil.ca. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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“But it does exist. I know because I am going back [to Spain] and I will see it first hand.” McNeill, originally from Alberta, moved to Europe roughly a decade ago, where she has lived in Sweden, France and now Spain. Her music career began in the early 2000s after making the transition from being a dancer. “I was always kind of a word writer and then gradually shifted into music,” she said. One Colour More is McNeill’s sixth record and contains songs such Papusza And The Crows and Civilized Sadness, which tell individual stories of some of the migrants that the she has encountered while living in Europe. “I don’t really take a side or make a bold statement in the record,” McNeill said. “I just tell the stories of the people and try to give one single voice and a face to

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Encourage a love of physical activity in youngsters Children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each day. While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who grew up before the dawn of the Internet, nowadays kids are spending less time playing outside and more time on their computers or other devices. That reality is problematic for parents who want their kids to embrace physical activity thanks to the positive impact that exercise can have on kids’ physical and mental well-being. Parents hoping to instill a love of physical activity in their youngsters may find that taking a more active role by exercising with their kids is an effective way to get them off the couch and away from their computer screens. • Turn errands into exercise opportunities.

Many parents take their children along with them when running errands. When such errands don’t necessarily require the use of a car, consider riding bicycles instead. Kids who otherwise don’t enjoy errands may now find them more fun, all the while fulfilling their daily recommended quotas for exercise and spending quality time with their parents.

• Include kids in your own athletic pursuits. Parents might not be able to take younger kids along with them to the gym, but that does not mean your youngsters must be excluded from all of your athletic pursuits. If you have any upcoming athletic activities or challenges on your schedule, such as a new recreational sports season or community fun run or 5K, let kids tag along as you train or practice. Parents of adolescents can

inquire at their local gyms if they offer discounted memberships to teens. If so, take kids along with you on trips to the gym so they learn the value and benefits of daily strength and conditioning exercises.

• Make more time to play. Parents may already have busy schedules, but finding time to play with their kids is a great way to get youngsters to embrace physical activity. Kids might be reluctant to shoot hoops in the driveway if no one is willing to join them, but they will likely be far more willing to do so if mom and dad are willing to play with them. This is not only a good way for parents to ensure their kids get enough exercise, but also a great and fun way for moms and dads to make time for physical activity. • Recognize that physical activity does not

have to mean organized sports. Some kids have no interest in team sports while others do not have the athletic ability to compete after a certain age. Parents who want their kids to exercise more should recognize that there are plenty of ways to be physically active that do not involve organized team sports. Hiking; riding bicycles; swimming at a nearby pool, lake or ocean; and even going for nightly walks are all physical activities that people of all ages and athletic abilities can enjoy. Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. While getting kids to put down their tablets and gaming system remote controls may not be easy, parents who resolve to exercise with their children might find their youngsters more receptive to regular physical activity.

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Fitness tips for busy Moms Working mothers have a lot on their plates. In addition to the responsibilities that come with raising a family, working moms also must focus on their careers. Many mothers find that managing such hectic balancing acts leaves little time for physical fitness. But there are ways for working moms to stay physically fit even as they juggle their commitments to career and family. • Work out in the early morning. Working out in the early morning, when the kids are still asleep and the office has yet to open, is a great way for busy working mothers to get their daily exercise. Designate a room in your home where you can spend time each morning doing some light strength training before hitting the treadmill or elliptical machine. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week, and women who get up just 45 minutes earlier each morning can meet those requirements and then some. An added benefit to working out in the early morning is that many people who follow such regimens insist they have more energy throughout the rest of the day.

• Exercise with the kids. Working mothers looking to find time for exercise can turn part of family time into a time to exercise with their children. Play in the yard with youngsters while dinner is cooking or go for nightly post-meal walks. Exercising with kids is a great way for mothers to get their daily exercise while also instilling a love of physical activity in their children. • Have a backup plan on hand. Working out at a gym can be motivational, as many mothers want to make sure their monthly membership fees aren’t going to waste. But there will inevitably be days when working mothers can’t get to the gym. Prepare for such days by purchasing home workout DVDs you can play while the kids are doing their homework or after they have gone to bed. • Look for gyms with childcare. Many gyms now offer on-site childcare to parents of young children who can’t stay home alone while their folks are at the gym. Gyms that offer on-site childcare may prove more reliable and even less expensive than hiring a sitter, and some gyms even offer fitness programs to youngsters, helping to ensure kids get the daily exercise they need as well.

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Raiders rebound with shutout victory

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The V.I. Raiders’ victories this season had all come down to the wire, but with this one, there was no doubt. The Raiders shut out the Valley Huskers 53-0 on Saturday at Caledonia Park. “All our games have been nail biters – this is the first time they’ve actually gone and we’ve put a team away,” said Jerome Erdman, Raiders coach. “It’s good for them. They deserved it. They’ve been working hard and it’s nice to see them get a result like that.” The coach said his team came closer to putting forth the 60-minute effort it’s seeking. “The biggest thing playing a team like that, is you just have to play your game,” said Taylor Flavel, Raiders receiver. “You don’t want to play to anyone else’s level.” Erdman said his team’s defence did what it needed to do, posting a shutout, and said the offence showed well in spurts. Flavel said the Raiders’ offence was effective because it was able to stay on the field. “We’ve kind of been

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Saturday on the road against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, losing 5-2. Ryan Coghlan and Charley Borek scored goals. The night before was the Rhodesie Cup intrasquad game, a 7-4 win for Team Black in which Sheldon Rempal scored a hat trick. Both home exhibitions this week face off at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

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On August 20, 2015 while surrounded by her family, Bernice passed away. She was born June 7, 1938. Before retiring from her position at NRGH Bernice worked as a practical nurse for 32 years. Her passion in caring for others continued on. Bernice is survived by her partner Gary, sons Randy and Greg, daughter Tracy, daughter-in-law Jennifer and grandchildren Melissa, Alie, Clint, Melissa M., Francis and Dustin along with 1 great-grandson Quinton. During Berniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey in life, she became a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She truly was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ladyâ&#x20AC;? - and a Lady always knows when to leave. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her. There will be no service by request.

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Doreen Garland

Mike Taugher

July 12, 1924 ~ August 17, 2015

(1956-2015)

Beloved life partner, son, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and mentor, Mike Taugher passed away unexpectedly on August 18. Mike is survived by life partner Ros Davies, parents Ed and Mary Taugher, brothers Jay (Cathy and children Kiana and Colin) and Kyle (Sharon and children Connor and Katie), Gloria Davies, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.Â He will also be missed by good companion Thor. Mike led a rich and fulfilling life. He loved the outdoors and especially being on the water, whether sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, or kayaking, and he also enjoyed riding with his mountain biking friends. Professionally, Mike was a central figure in the Mid-Vancouver Island theatre community: Theatre Department Chair at Vancouver Island University, founder of the Nanaimo Fringe Festival, lighting and set designer par excellence for many productions, and a much admired mentor to many students, a number of them now successfully established in the profession. Creative and a patient craftsman, Mike was a lot like MacGyver; family, friends, and colleagues knew they could always count on him for a clever solution to any problem. Mike was a humble and quiet man, yet passionate about his work. He was also extremely generous, and one of his final wishes was to establish a scholarship for deserving Theatre students at Vancouver Island University. Those wishing to honour Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory by donating to the Mike Taugher Scholarship can do so through the Vancouver Island University Foundation (foundation@viu.ca).

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t is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. In 2013, she was predeceased by Laurence, her husband of 64 years. Doreen is survived by her son, Larry Garland (Patricia); her daughter, Diane Blackburn (Thomas); her granddaughter, Lindsey Blackburn (Ryan Orr), her grandson, Ryan Blackburn (Claire) and great grandson, Ewan. Also left to mourn are nephew, Ken Bell (son Stephen); nephew Peter Bosko and cousins, Linda Chorney and Sandra White. Although many years of work, travel, crafts and cooking brought her great joy, her priority was always looking after her family and spending time with friends. She lived a full life, loved to learn and had a wonderful repertoire of sayings that would make everyone laugh. She was deeply loved by her family and friends. Tenderly known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Granâ&#x20AC;?, we all have many fond memories of her spirit of giving and her dedication to our Dad. Our most sincere thanks and appreciation go to the dedicated staff at Wexford Creek Assisted Living Facility, whose outstanding care and support made Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final years most enjoyable. Our heartfelt thanks also go to Dr. R. Love, her physician of over 20 years, for his constant care and attention. The Palliative Care Unit at NRGH was instrumental in making Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last days peaceful and dignified. A private family gathering will be held after internment in the family plot at the Nanaimo City Cemetery. No Service by request. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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Geraldine Leah Guest

April 23, 1966 ~ July 23, 2015 It is with great regret and sorrow that we have to announce the passing of Gerry Guest. As Gerry has fought many battles for her health over her entire life, this last one was too much of a fight for her to overcome. This has come quite unexpectedly for us all, family and friends, so we are taking our time to honor her memory the way she would have appreciated. She will forever be remembered by her life partner Mark Souter, mother Doris Guest, father John Myers, step mother Linda Myers, step father (the late) Jack Stuffco, sisters Rhonda Shoker and Denise and Jennifer Myers, step children Corey and Alana Souter, nephews Aaron Banner, Quintin and Ryan Shoker. Many more extended family members. Gerry amazed us all with her ability to adapt to any road block life seemed to put in her way, she would always find a way to press forward and teach us all how persevere in the most challenging of situations. Her amazing strength is admirable and will remain her greatest gift to those who knew her well. "Words cannot even begin to express how much you are missed" A celebration of Gerry's life will be held on Monday, September the 28th at the Nanaimo Curling Club starting at 1:30pm. Gerry has a love for animals that has been a lifelong passion of hers and we would like to continue that in her honor. In Lieu of flowers we request that a donation be made to the Nanaimo branch of the SPCA a charity close to her heart.

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Happy 60th Anniversary Leroy and Jean Wood

Leroy and Jean (Povey) were married on 27 August 1955 at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church in Nanaimo B.C. They reside in Nanaimo and are parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

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DUST BUSTER ULTRA: with hose; works great $45. 250740-3935 FLORAL COUCH- older, very comfortable, $30. Call (250)618-8382. KEVLAR PROTECTIVE Chain saw pants; size 28-32: $49. Newultra 8 cyl distributor cap imported ISO 9001-2000. $50. 250-713-7613. LARGE LEATHER Recliner, $40. Small rose colour recliner, $30. Call (250)756-2843. LOUNGE RECLINER CHAIR: Blue upholstered; nice condition. $50.756-4019

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SUITES, LOWER CENTRAL: 1150 sqft large 3 bdrm, open concept. Clean & bright. Yard. Quiet neighbourhood. NS/NP, no parties. Close to hospital. $960 + 1/2 utils, Sept 1. 250-758-4286. NEAR VIU- Available again pool/mall/bus, cozy 1 bdrm, new reno, heat/hydro incld, 2car park. Refs. No parties. $750. Call 250-754-8150. N. NANAIMO- Ocean view, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, grnd level, (some furiture) 2 bdrm bachelor suite, inclds all utils, close to all amenities, NS/NP. $800/mo. Avail Oct 1. (250)390-2212.

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ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL of Nanaimo, providing service to our community, meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Call 250-5857990.

NANAIMO THEATRE Group auditions for Office Hours Sept. 9, 7 p.m., and Sept. 12, 1 p.m. Seeking male and female mature actors. Call 250-758-7246.

NANOOSE NATURALISTS meet Sept. 10, 7 p.m., in Nanoose library hall. Guest speaker: Brian Kingzett, director of VIU Deep Bay research centre.

HARBOUR CITY Crafty Workers start new season Sept. 9, 1-3 p.m., in Room 2 at Bowen Park Activity Centre. Group meets every Wednesday. Drop-ins welcome.

Ongoing

NANAIMO PROSTATE Cancer Support Group meets second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Canadian Cancer Society office at 777 Poplar St. Call 250-751-1340.

THURSdAY HIkERS depart Bowen Park upper parking lot, 8 a.m. Bring hiking boots, raingear and lunch. 250-755-3066.

dOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Club meets in Nanoose. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. Wednesdays.

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ALS SUPPORT group meets fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Brechin United Church. Patients, family, caregivers welcome. 1-800-7083228 ext. 221.

MId ISLANd Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Rm. 8, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. For information, call 250-7583668.

NANAIMO UNIT of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. Call 250741-8180.

TOPS gROUP meets Mondays, Rm. B019, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital from 6-7:30 p.m. near the sat lab entrance. Call 250-754-4334 for info.

NANAIMO HEALINg Rooms. Come in for prayer, Mondays 7-9 p.m. at Eagle Mountain Church, 1 Terminal Ave. Contact urhealed. nanaimo@gmail.com.

TOASTMASTERS ON The Hill meets Tuesdays at 5-6:15 p.m., at Vancouver Island University Bldg. 180, Rm. 316. Phone 250-7583227.

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Island Gold

Cultured Milk Smoothie Reg. 4.99

1 1

EACH

LIMIT 2

LIMIT 4 Total

100 g

900 g

.97

Maple Lodge Farms

Spicy Panko Breaded Chicken or Smoky BBQ Drumsticks

EACH

700-835 g

Golden West

Orange Juice

.97

2 600 F O R

Peaches & Cream Corn on the Cob F O R

2 .99

In Our Nutrition Centre Everland Organic

Coconut Oil 97 500 ml

EACH

Cut From Canada AA or Better Beef

Hip Stew Beef

Family Packs

Cut from the Bottom Round

EACH

Vancouver Island Grown

Mini Cucumbers WOW! Savge! $3.00 a Ba

lb 8.75 Kg

Baron of Beef Roast

Bacon 97 Vancouver Island Grown

F O R

Reg. 5.99

500 g

Cut From Canada AA or Better Beef

Campfire

375 g

Extra Thin Bologna

F O R

1.75 L

EACH

Schneider’s Blue Ribbon

2 10

Simply

English Muffins

6 Packs

.97

Diced Hashbrowns

In our Bakery...

Dozen

McCain

Cream EACH

F O R

Schneider’s Regular or Smoked

Turkey Breast

LIMIT 4

Island Farms 10% Half & Half

LIMIT 3

In our Deli...

Large White Eggs

946 ml

2 LBG. BA

97 EACH

lb 8.75 Kg

Washington Grown

Whole Seedless Watermelon Cut Watermelon

.77

lb 1.70 Kg

97 EACH

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