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Parents worried closure could affect French program BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN
French immersion parents expressed concern during a consultation meeting Tuesday about a possible program move. A proposal to close Woodlands Secondary School and send students to Nanaimo District could also see the French immersion program moved to John Barsby to make room in NDSS. Parents are concerned about a drop in enrolment due to the longer commute and thus less provincial funding. Jennifer Therriault, mother
of a Grade 9 French immersion student, said it’s likely she would enrol her child at Barsby, but wonders how many would follow. “If there was a large attrition rate, you might potentially lose the ability to have those courses that should be offered in French maybe not offered,” Therriault said. Nanaimo District is easy to access due to its proximity to Vancouver Island University and the aquatic and ice centres, said Therriault. Bernadette Lyons David has children at École Hammond Bay, an elementary French immersion school, and said
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Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay wants to explore liquefied natural gas opportunities for Nanaimo and meet investors as he joins B.C. Premier Christy Clark on a trade mission in China next week. McKay is going on a nine-day trade mission to China Nov. 3-11, with Andre Sullivan, chairman of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, in an attempt to build relationships overseas and attract investment. The trip, which will cover Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai, is estimated to cost the city $15,000 and was announced Monday after an in-camera vote last week. McKay said he was invited by the B.C. Ministry of International Trade and investors and will join Clark, who is in China Oct. 30 to Nov. 7 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a B.C.-Guangdong sister province agreement and promote exports in sectors like LNG and clean technology. Meetings will be held with the premier and independently, according to McKay, who said they have plans to talk to investors about real estate, hotels like the proposed Hilton, and Nanaimo’s readiness for external investment. Comox Mayor Paul Ives and Mayor of Surrey Linda Hepner
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It’s goals before numbers for Nanaimo city councillors, who want to talk strategic priorities ahead of the budget this fall. Nanaimo politicians expressed a need to come up with new goals and objectives before they dig into budget details during the city’s first meeting on the financial plan last week. The 2012 strategic plan expires this year.
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Plans for a skate park at Harewood Centennial Park could be coming. The Howard Avenue park saw a number of improvements unveiled in July, including a new playground and mountain bike area, and the skate park is something requested by the public, according to Kirsty MacDonald, City of Nanaimo parks and open space planner. A report by MacDonald was presented to the commission on Wednesday (Oct. 28). It recommends the commission support allocating $10,000 from a $60,000 deferred revenue account and a $10,000 private contribution for site analysis and concept design for the skate park. MacDonald said the $60,000 is a community contribution from a rezoning application in Harewood and the city has been holding it for a project that has value to the Harewood neighbourhood. At this point, the city has no idea of the scope of the project and it wants to start preliminary design work, said MacDonald. “The neighbourhood has fundraised about $8,000 or $9,000 as well, so technically, there could be up to $70,000, but that’s a drop in the bucket compared to the big project and council hasn’t allocated any of that money yet,” MacDonald said. Peggy Lake, vice-president of the Harewood Neighbourhood Association, said the skate park will be located near the mountain bike trail at Harewood Centennial. She estimates it could cost in excess of $750,000, as the association is looking to add a pump track for BMX enthusiasts. “It’s for BMXers to ride on, made out of cement ... that will be a little bit extra for that, so I’m not sure what the total is going to be right now, but it’s going to be over $750,000,” she said, adding if the commission gives approval, the report would be forwarded to city council for approval. If the plan proceeds, Coun. Ian Thorpe, chairman of the parks and recreation commission, said completion of design plans and costing would be among the next steps. “There is money that has been set aside for that skateboard park and I see that [preliminary design work] as probably the next step in the development of the Harewood Park,” said Thorpe.
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Location(s): 434 and 416 Wakesiah Avenue, as shown on Map B File No.: Rezoning Application - RA000358 The subject property is legally described as LOT 7, BLOCK 2, SECTION 1, NANAIMO DISTRICT, PLAN 1325 (434 Wakesiah Avenue) and LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 2, SECTION 1, NANAIMO DISTRICT, PLAN 1325 (416 Wakesiah Avenue). This bylaw, if adopted, will rezone the subject properties from Single Dwelling Residential (R1) to Residential Corridor – Mixed Use (COR2) and will add ‘Student Housing’ as a site specific use in the COR2 zone. 4. BYLAW NO. 4500.090 Purpose: To permit the development of a triplex
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File No.: Rezoning Application - RA000349 The subject property is legally described as LOT 51, DISTRICT LOT 18, WELLINGTON DISTRICT, PLAN 13120. This bylaw, if adopted, will rezone the subject property from Single Dwelling Residential (R1) to Townhouse Residential (R6) in order to permit a 30 unit multiple family residential development.
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WANT TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? IN PERSON: A copy of the above-noted bylaws and nd related documents may be inspected from October 22 th 2015 to November 5 2015, from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays), at the City of Nanaimo, Community Development Department, Service and Resource Centre, located at 411 Dunsmuir Street. WEBSITE: Access the rezoning application information on the City’s webpage: www.nanaimo.ca/whatsbuilding What’s Building In My Neighbourhood? QR CODE: Use the QR code next to the applications on your mobile device to go directly to the online information. If you would like more information about Public Hearings please go to the City website at www.nanaimo.ca and use the search function to find the ‘Public Hearing Information Sheet’, which contains many frequently asked questions.
WANT TO MAKE A WRITTEN SUBMISSION? If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, th November 5 2015, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: IN PERSON: Drop off at the Service and Resource Centre, located at 411 Dunsmuir Street EMAIL: Email should be sent to public.hearing@nanaimo.ca WEBSITE: Submit comments directly through the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca/publichearing MAIL: City of Nanaimo, Community Development Department, 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6 Following the close of a Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of City Council, City of Nanaimo as established byCommunity provincial Developmen case law. This is necessary to ensure a fair Public Hearing process and provide a reasonable opportunity for people to respond.
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When physical education and science teacher Bobbie Taylor walks the halls of Woodlands Secondary School she has no shortage of memories. It’s a place where she has spent a lot of time, first as a student, now as a teacher. Taylor first attended Woodlands as a student in the 1980s, but graduated from Nanaimo District Secondary School. As a student, she was heavily involved in sports, running on the cross-country team and playing soccer, basketball and volleyball. In 1994, Taylor found herself walking the halls of Woodlands as a teacher. “It definitely felt weird,” Taylor said. “I was often mistaken as a student, only being
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Bobbie Taylor has walked the halls of Woodlands Secondary School as a student and now as a teacher. The school marks 60 years in February.
six years out of high school.” While it may have felt weird at first, it didn’t take long for Taylor to become a part of the Woodlands community. “When I first came here, there were a lot of teachers that were my teachers and they made me feel super welcome,” she said. “It is like a family here.” Wo o d l a n d s S e c ondary School first
opened its doors in 1955. Among the s c h o o l ’s n o t a b l e alumni are jazz singer Diana Krall and city councillor Jerry Hong. In early February, the school will hold an open house to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The open house will feature a number of rooms dedicated to each decade of Woodlands history. Students and staff will also participate in a series of
sports and activities. “I am really thankful that ... some key stakeholders have put in an immense amount of time to create an opportunity to celebrate and we look forward to the celebration,” Taylor said. For longtime Woodlands teacher Gunnar Myhrer, it’s the school’s community feel and atmosphere that has kept him coming back year after year. “There are a number of us who have taught in the 20-year range together and it is all about relationships,” he said. There are no shortage of stand-out memories for Myhrer. However, he said he is proud of a tradition that Woodlands has during graduation ceremonies. “When the kids walk across the stage we read a little blurb about what they have done and what they hope to do and some of their goals,” he said. “That is a real personal thing.”
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Trade mission needs trade-off The mayor’s mission to China needs to be a fair trade. Mayor Bill McKay, as well as Andre Sullivan, chairman of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, are heading to three Chinese cities next week to participate in a trade mission led by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and the province’s Ministry of International Trade. It’s an opportunity for the mayor to take care of some business that had been put off earlier this year, when he cancelled a planned trip to China to meet with potential Hilton hotel investors. In addition to that meeting, McKay will have a chance to co-operate with the next level of government in attempting to attract further investment in sectors such as liquefied natural gas. Perhaps just as importantly, our mayor has an opportunity to strengthen Nanaimo’s relationship with the premier and the province and raise the city’s profile, something that can only be beneficial. It might be unreasonable to expect the Nanaimo contingent to be able to close business deals on this hastily planned trip, and that’s problematic, because taxpayers expect – and deserve – something tangible when we foot the bill for this sort of travel. The NEDC will report on the trade mission when McKay and Sullivan return, so there will be some record of the trip’s success or lack thereof, whatever the case may be. This measure of accountability should always exist in municipal government and its bureaucracy. Networking conferences and professional development training, for example, probably cost the city more than we’d expect, and these expenses should be regularly scrutinized. We should expect a trade-off, at some point, from this trade mission to China. We’re hopeful that by paying this visit now, we will see visitors – and investors – reciprocate that visit tenfold, one hundredfold, or even more.
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Highway of Tears needs solutions, not blame The scandal of the week at the tive about one or more serial B.C. legislature is what could be killers preying on vulnerable termed ‘delete-gate.’ women hitchhiking along what Primarily, it revolves around is now known worldwide as the 36 pages of government emails Highway of Tears. that the NDP opposition has If you drive Highway 16 today, been trying for a year to get you will see fading billboards under freedom of informapleading for information on the tion legislation. They relate to disappearance of Madison Scott. a series of meetings between She was last seen in the early Transportation Ministry bureau- hours of May 28, 2011, after a crats and remote communigrad party in the woods outside ties along Highway Vanderhoof. Her truck 16, between Prince and tent were still B.C. George and Prince there. Nothing to do VIEWS Rupert. with hitchhiking, but Tom Fletcher If you want all of the near Highway 16. Black Press accusations about Discussion in government secrecy Victoria focuses on and alleged coverurban notions of ups, I invite you to increased transit, in read Access Denied, places where existing the latest report of service may be underthe Information and used. Nationally, the Privacy Commissioner, narrative is that deepand transcripts of seated social problems question period in the legislawithin aboriginal communities ture this week. would somehow be solved by What you won’t find is much a lawyer-heavy judicial inquiry discussion of the actual probthat looks only at tragedies lem, which is a shortage of safe involving women. and practical transportation Here’s something else you options in and out of these com- won’t often hear in the Highway munities, most of which are fedof Tears melodrama. There erally funded aboriginal reserves is commercial bus service on far from the region’s only highHighway 16, although Greyhound way. reduced frequency in 2013 as it What we have seen for decades struggles with low ridership and is a dramatic media narrahigh costs.
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B.C. Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But B.C. Transit requires local governments and riders to cover about half the cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments. Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care. Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most of her effort seems directed toward political blame. I hope the infamous 36 pages of e-mails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue, which is what realistic transportation options exist for these communities. ◆ Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.
‘If we don’t know what we want to achieve, we won’t know if the budget actually addresses what we want.’
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Canada’s centre-left parties should unite Uniting the centre left into, say, the Liberal Democratic Party is long overdue. The new party would more closely represent the Canadian electorate in values and parliamentary seats. NDP leader Tom Mulcair has lost close to 60 seats in this election so his position is very weak. Many centre-left voters would love to see this merger as it would end vote splitting and strategic voting in the future. It would also clearly illustrate Conservative strength and importance at about 30 per cent. Hopefully Justin Trudeau will find time for this later
Without releasing detailed costs of his platform, Trudeau has committed billions of dollars in spending on infrastructure, First Nations education, youth jobs and childcare benefits, all of which are worthy projects but will require increased taxes and a return to deficit spending in a time of global economic instability. These promises will increase government spending to the tune of billions of dollars and it may well be that the middle class gets stuck paying the bill. This will be no “sunny way.”
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in his mandate. Canada is a liberal country with its social programs that were all brought in by LiberalNDP co-operation in the past.
R.G. Burnett Nanaimo
The long-awaited federal election has come and gone and we now have a new government and new prime minister. The tide came in for Justin Trudeau and went out for Stephen Harper, as is the way of our democracy. The question now becomes whether or not the electorate made an intelligent decision that will ultimately prove good for the country. Trudeau has made no less than 171 promises on important categories such as government, environment and security which until fulfilled are debts unpaid.
Gerald Hall Nanoose Bay
School district hypocritical Succession planning critical on high school programs To the Editor,
To the Editor,
Re: Threats of closure impact enrolment, Oct. 22. Let me try to get this straight, as it relates to School District 68 secondary schools: if Woodlands is closed (enrolment 514) it will lead to enhanced programming and greater support for students, i.e. students attending Nanaimo District Secondary School and Wellington. Does it follow in reopening Cedar (optimistic enrolment 250), it will lead to diminished
programming and less support for students at John Barsby and Ladysmith as well as Cedar? Of course. The school district is re-establishing an unviable secondary school. Cedar parents hoping their children might enter the trades or university have to consider making the effort to send them to a larger secondary school. Best wishes for those students having to attend Cedar.
Douglas McBride Nanaimo
Re: City manager resigns post, Oct. 27. This week’s announcement that both Ted Swabey, city manager, and Ian Howat, general manager of corporate services, are leaving the City of Nanaimo has brought many questions. The biggest of which is just how well did Swabey, Howat and Mayor Bill McKay do their jobs?
We all know that in any type of well-run organization, they plan for senior management change before it happens. They train the staff so that they can carry on with little or any disruption to the organization when there is a change. As one of my first bosses in management told me; it was his job to teach me so that within two years time I
could do his job better than him. He said that if I could not do it by then he would have failed in doing his job. We will soon see if these three managers did their jobs that the taxpayers of Nanaimo hired them to do or not. The results are on these three people’s shoulders and cannot be put on any one else’s.
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ongs affect everyone differently. They can give solace when someone is going through a tough time and uplift a person’s spirit when they’re sad. Or a song can just be a tune to get up and dance to. Nanaimo born singer and songwriter Allison Crowe says she hopes her fans take whatever they need from her work and find their own meaning in her lyrics. Singing has always been a way for her to connect and share with people. “For me a lot of it is emotional. I think it is like having a conversation with people,” she said. Crowe is known for her intensely emotional performances. She doesn’t consciously think of what emotions to bring to the song during performances. It can depend on what kind of day she is having or what she is going through in her life, something completely different than when she wrote the song.
When she creates new songs and is writing the lyrics, sometimes something just hits her. “Sometimes halfway through I will find I am crying,” said Crowe. Crowe is excited to be returning to her hometown for a performance. “Maybe I’ll try out my fiddle. It should be a lot of fun,” she said. She performs at the Port Theatre Friday (Oct. 30) at 7:30 p.m. During previous shows in Nanaimo, Crowe performed solo, but this time she is coming with a band: Billie Woods, guitar; Celine Greb, cello; and Dave Baird, bass. She worked with them earlier this summer during a mini-tour and said “it worked out really nicely.” Also, this year the tour booking worked out slightly different and she isn’t doing her annual Tidings concert, but it will return next year. During this performance people can expect to hear more of her original songs from her newest album and past works such as Newfoundland Vinyl. Since Crowe created her
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own record label, Rubenesque Records Ltd. in 2001, she has released 15 albums. It has allowed her the freedom to create her work in her own way and explore a variety of genres including rock, folk and roots, broadway, jazz and others. Her newest album, Sylvan Hour, was recorded in one take during a performance in a log home on Salt Spring Island. “That’s what I prefer – I like that when I am listening to music. Solo live off the floor is the most natural,” she said. “I like listening to live recordings of songs. I love the energy of live.” Listening to a live performance can also reawaken memories in a person. For Crowe, one of her favourite bands is Pearl Jam and she likes listening to its live performances because it brings back memories. Crowe performs Friday (Oct. 30) at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets are $29 or $24 for students and seniors and are available by calling 250-754-8550 or visiting www.porttheatre.com. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
Comedian Lorne Elliott has never been great at sports and he isn’t afraid to admit it. “My sports stories are all about personal failures in sports,” he said.“I don’t follow professional sports much at all, but I have a long history of being really lousy at any sport.” On Sunday (Nov. 1), Elliott will be cracking jokes at the Port Theatre. He’ll be touching on topics such as the recent federal election, weather and of course, sports. “I’ve got 40 years of material behind me. I’ve got this huge body of material that I can draw on,” he said. “The service that I am providing to the audience is selecting that lifetime of, hopefully, making people laugh, and shaping it into a show for Nanaimo.” Elliott’s pathway into comedy began more than four decades ago when he started writing and singing.
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“I’ve written stuff since I was like 15 years old and I don’t know where that started,” he said. Elliott found himself performing as a folk singersongwriter at various bars and venues, where he would crack the occasional joke. “Being a singer-songwriter was the accepted form of self expression,” he said. “You could do it, you could get up there, write a few songs and the audience would fall in favour of them and you’d have a living.” But by the 1980s, Elliott was discovering that “people weren’t listening to the songs, they were listening to the jokes.” That’s when the Quebec native decided to focus more of his energy on comedy. “It was a normal set of choices for survival for me to get into comedy,” he said. “I guess I must have some sort of a feeling for it. I have always appreciated comedy.” Since then, Elliott has made a living as a comedian and musician. Elliott’s performance Sunday at the Port is at 12:30 p.m. For ticket information, please visit www.porttheatre.com.
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Superheroes can awaken a desire in children to learn about kindness, respect and compassion. Sarah Argue, owner and puppeteer with Rock the Arts, uses superhero puppets she creates to teach children that it’s what is beneath the mask and cowl that really makes a person super. This year Argue is performing at three Nanaimo elementary schools with her co-puppeteer Holly Greene, presenting the Superhero Showdown. The showdown has three main characters: Com, Pas and Sion. Their names represent one of the main themes of the show: compassion. “We really build characters for kids to fall in love with,” said Argue. “Even after we leave the show, they talk about the puppets they love.”
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Rock The Arts owner and puppeteer Sarah Argue performs Superhero Showdown at Nanaimo elementary schools.
The superhero puppets explore what really makes a puppet, or a person, super with stories about compassion, kindness and perseverance. Argue was inspired by her godson to create Superhero Showdown. She felt the newer movie versions of Superman and Batman were too violent and wanted to make something more kid-friendly.
“After the show, we talk about the characters and what they have taught them,” said Argue. Each puppet is handmade by Argue and takes about 12 to 15 hours to complete. Argue comes to Nanaimo with her show today (Oct. 29) at Brechin Elementary School. The performances are open to the school children only. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
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Horror films sure to scare Short film aficionados looking for darker fare can get their horror fix during the Hub City Cinema Society’s Fall Film Showcase. The showcase is Monday (Nov. 2), 7 p.m. at the Vault Café and features 11 films by local filmmakers. Zachary Tannar, president of the Hub City Cinema Society, said for the last three years, the society has been showcasing local films. “Now it has all sort of come together
and it’s really awesome,” he said, adding the society can now have two film showcases a year. This showcase has a darker, more mature theme. Tannar said it’s about a PG-14 rating because there is violence, foul language and sexual themes in the films. The event features two films making a debut, Steven by Jason Oakley and The Normans by Angie Hawes. Suggested cover for the event is $10 at the door.
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It took seven years for Nanaimo’s Bryan Gooden to get his family approved for residency in Canada. It was an emotional journey and a costly one. In 2008 Gooden travelled to Uganda to work with orphans through Shanti Uganda. While he was there, he met a woman named Juliet. “One thing led to another and we just fell in love,” said Gooden. He married Juliet in 2008. She already had two daughters, Jackie and Kate. And in 2010, the family welcomed baby Grace to the fam-
ily. Gooden’s family’s permanent residency was recently approved. However, the costs to bring the family members to Nanaimo exceeded the family’s resources. The fundraising concert is to help the family cover the debts connected to relocating the family to Canada. The concert is Sunday (Nov. 1), 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, located at the corner of Fitzwilliam and Wesley streets. Tickets are by donation at the door, with a suggested contribution of $10. The enter tainment lineup includes Sue and Dan Miron, Marty Steele, Anne Dalton and more. Styles range from everything from classical and Celtic to bluegrass and pop music.
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COMEDY BILLY CONNOLLY performs at the Port Theatre on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets $58. Call 250-754-8550. JAKE (THE SNAKE) ROBERTS speaks at the Queen’s on Nov.
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DANCE BOHEMIA BALLET performs at the Port Theatre on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $18-$59. Call 250754-8550. SINHA DANSE and the Constantinople Sunya perform at the Port Theatre on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $31.50-$35.
MUSIC THE PACK AD perform with Moths and Locusts, Awkward A/C and Teenage Tiger at the Cambie on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Visit www. nanaimotickets.ca. FOUR BY FOUR perform at the Port Theatre on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets $56.50. Call 250-754-8550. GOB performs with Boids at the Queen’s on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 250-7391611. THE PERFECT TREND perform at with No Operator, Sharks! On Fire! and Red Bicycle at the Queen’s on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance. Visit www.
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The beach can be an inspiring place and for Nanaimo’s Barbara Lorimer, that’s exactly what it is. “I was born on the Prairies, but I have always lived on the Island and I have always loved the beach,” she said. Currently on display at the Art 10 Gallery inside the Nanaimo North Town Centre is Lorimer’s exhibit, Left Behind. The exhibit features nine acrylic paintings on two of her favourite things, the ocean and the beach. “I often do seascapes,” she said. Lorimer moved to Nanaimo in 1976 after living in Victoria. She took up painting in 2001 after seeing some paintings in a local gallery. “I thought I could do this, which sounds really vain, but I think that is what gets people interested in trying,” Lorimer said. “So I bought myself some paints and I started.” To d a y, L o r i m e r w o r k s mainly with acrylic and paints pictures of forests, rivers, oceans and beaches. She also
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uses pastels to do portraits of people and pets. “I worked hard,” Lorimer said. “I often put in four or five hours and I like to work most days.” In 2007, Lorimer was a member of the Nanaimo Arts Council when she decided to join the Art 10 Gallery.
She says being a part of the gallery is special. “It is just a wonderful way to spend your time and it is nice to have like-minded friends to spend your time with,” she said. “Art 10 is like a club. We all enjoy each other and are encouraging.” arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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WHY LATEX?
As a consumer in today’s marketplace I strive to purchase products that are made as close to home as I can get, items that are cleaner and greener, always with an eye on value. With over a quarter of a century in the sleep industry I’ve seen thousands of mattress fails and very few wins. One of those wins is good quality, natural, pure, Talalay latex which I get from Talalay Global (TG) who in my opinion produces the best product. side and medium on the other) with a 3” soft latex topper. This combination gives you the best of both worlds – supportive, and pressure relieving.
Here is a partial quote straight from TG on quality and purity: “Our Talalay Natural is the best latex being offered on today’s market. Our Talalay all natural formulation is made from 100% natural latex from the rubber tree and the only other properties added is needed for the vulcanization process. No latex foam in the market is completely made of all natural ingredients. All latex rubber needs additional sulfur, zinc oxide, and vulcanizing agents to be made into a usable form. TG also uses a natural, mineral reinforcing agent to improve the strength and durability of the product. On a volume basis, this material is less than 10% of the latex foam make up. Latex used is all natural latex. The product is washed after the vulcanization process to remove residual residues.”
Talalay vs. Memory foam. Of the top four mattress companies in the US, one spends more in annual advertising than the other 3 combined, and this company only makes memory foam beds. This is why we see so much hype about memory foam. While memory foam seems to be good at relieving pressure, it actually only works one dimension – you sink into it until you hit the firmer surface underneath. Latex is two-dimensional: it supports you while reducing pressure. At John’s our latex mattresses have a 6” medium and/or firm base (and yes, we can build you a mattress that is firm on one
Latex doesn’t sleep hot. “Too hot” is the biggest complaint I hear about memory foam. Memory foam requires body heat to collapse the foam cell structure in order to conform to your body curves; this collapse prevents air flow and traps body heat. This same process also creates a crater where you sleep, when you turn over the feeling is like rolling uphill leaving a hole behind. I’ve had many people tell me they wake up exhausted from this process. TG Latex is seven times more breathable than memory foam. Talalay latex is healthier. Our Talalay latex is harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant, mold and mildew resistant sleep environment that doesn’t off-gas like as memory foams can. Latex lasts longer. I have a sample of latex that was in a client’s favorite chair for 50 years and is still in pretty good shape (better shape than me at 50)! Latex from TG has been proven to last 20 times more than leading memory foam. Come and talk to our sleep specialists about your sleep needs. You can email me directly anytime. john@johnsbedrooms.com
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Pies benefit crisis society Island Crisis Care Society will be the host charity for Rose McCulley’s popular apple pies, which won best in division for double-crust pies at Vancouver Island Exhibition. The frozen, unbaked pies will be available for sale or until the charity runs out. Pies are $10 each, with a choice of crust or crumble top. For more on this story, please visit http://bit. ly/1PUw3Mg. To order pies, please visit www. iccare.ca.
Help available for caregivers Asking for help is never easy for most people, but for the increasing number of Nanaimo residents caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it’s essential. The society makes it easier for caregivers who need help by running free local support and information groups. Participants meet monthly to share practical tips and strategies for living with dementia. For more information, contact Jane Hope at 250-734-4170 or jhope@alzheimerbc. org or visit www. alzheimerbc.org.
Drop off candy for fitness pass Halloween can be frightening, but have no fear – Driven Performance’s Candy Crisis Centre is here. The week leading up to Halloween and the week after, you can drop off candy, chocolate and chips to the Candy Crisis Centre at Driven Performance, 1925B Island Diesel Way. Owner Miguel Diaz wants to help people with the temptations of Halloween and is offering people to drop them off at his place of business in the garbage can put out for this purpose. In turn, you get a free two-week pass to Driven Performance, which includes fun boot camp workouts and a consultation to help guide you toward your fitness goals. For more information, please visit www. dpfitness.ca.
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Gaetan at The Bistro at Westwood Lake and Hilary of Sea Salt Food Company when they both stepped in and did an awesome job on very short notice to help us celebrate the life of my husband who recently died. BEEF To the dealership on its marketing gimmick, adding pressure to the planet’s dwindling supply of oil and metal by sending metal keys wrapped in a plastic shell to every household. BOUQUET To the News Bulletin for installing a paper box in our neighbourhood. Now those who want a paper can pick one up and save recycling. BEEF To the person complaining about kids in restaurants. If you don’t like it, I suggest you dine in at home. All the restaurants in Nanaimo are family based. BOUQUET To all the participants of the little library on Icarus Drive. Thank you for exchanging such wonderful books. I have enjoyed reading many of them, as I hope others have. BEEF To smokers who litter the streets with cigarette butts. Very toxic to the environment and to birds, animals and fish which ingest them. BOUQUET To the firemen, paramedics and people around who helped me after my motorcycle crash. They all went out of their way to help me and make sure I was OK. BEEF To the drivers with only one headlight. Is it a motorcycle? RCMP should enforce this safety issue. BOUQUET To the young man who asked if he could help, called road service on his cellphone and arranged everything when I locked my keys in my car near Wal-Mart. BEEF To myself for not thinking at the time to get the name of the kind, thoughtful young teen who asked me if I needed help at the Wal-Mart entrance.
BOUQUET To the ‘dine and dasher’ from July. You came back in September, apologized by saying you weren’t in your right mind, then produced the original receipt and made good on your bill.
BEEF To those people who use scented fabric softener sheets and perfume the air in the whole neighborhood. I go for a walk for the fresh air, not to breathe in perfume that many of us are sensitive to.
BEEF Shouldn’t the logs removed from the Colliery dam spillway be sold to help pay the $4.2-million bill? Don’t keep giving away what could be sold.
BOUQUET To the Altrusa Club, its families and friends who donated more than 100 dozen muffins to Georgia Avenue School. How thoughtful to organize, bake, and deliver all those wonderful muffins for the students.
BOUQUET To the Nanaimo Wine Shoppe for the great service and wonderfully made wines. Your pricing is also very reasonable and the staff is warm and welcoming. BEEF Nanaimo is getting an overgrown appearance. We need to top trees, trim shrubs; do it before the winter storms come and we are all out of power, and make houses safe from falling trees. BOUQUET To the mammogram clinic on Bowen Road. In and out in no time and makes an uncomfortable test a breeze. BEEF To the food bank for giving out expired food. Where is the food that people give in the grocery stores?
BEEF To the beefer regarding the consignment store. There are so many places to look for used goods – just go around the block. Googling ‘consignment’ might help.
BOUQUET To the chef at the casino. The food is fab. Keep up the good work. BEEF To the person who stole four dozen red roses from my family’s headstones in Cedar, just hours after my mother’s memorial service. BOUQUET To Elaine and staff of Island Overhead Door. Had a problem with our garage door system and they came and repaired it within the same day. We need more companies like this with such a great attitude. BEEF To the white truck with hockey decals that speeds constantly though Pleasant Valley and Metral school zone. You live in the area and should know better. BOUQUET To the people who return their unused and outdated medications to a pharmacy to be properly disposed. Many people are still not aware it goes back into our water systems. BEEF To the employee who lost his marbles because I was parked with my children in what was apparently his parking spot. He revved his truck engine and shouted at me, waving his hands and swearing because he had to park across the street. Thanks for teaching my four children how rude people can be.
BOUQUET To the woman at the aquatic centre gym who smiles all the time. It’s a nice change from all the scrunchy-faced grunting that goes on there.
BOUQUET To Dawn and the people at Nanaimo Home Group for once again organizing the Pumpkin Patch this year at Parkwood Park. Everyone enjoyed the treats and went home with pumpkins to carve, and money was raised for a bursary and for KidSport.
BEEF To the consignment store. If you’re really running things above board, why are you so hostile when questioned about prices paid out by you on my clothes?
BOUQUET To those who remove invasive plants from their properties. English ivy chokes and weakens trees and smothers low-growing native plants.
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BOUQUET To St. John’s Ambulance for helping my grandson with a bee sting at the VIEX.
Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.
BEEF To all those eligible voters in Nanaimo and Ladysmith who did not bother to vote. You get what you deserve.
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BOUQUET To the guy who weed-whacks along the logging roads for trimming so carefully around the memorial to Bonny. It can’t have been easy with that huge machine.
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BEEF To the thoughtless, or just plain mean, powerboater who raced about Long Lake creating huge waves close to young members of Nanaimo Rowing Club, upsetting their canoes.
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Myrna Lillian Hill Myrna was born on June 2, 1940 in Elgin Manitoba and passed away peacefully on October 22 2015 in Nanaimo, BC after her long & brave battle with Alzheimer’s. Born & raised in Elgin Manitoba, Myrna went to Brandon Business College and worked in Winnipeg for several years before moving to Calgary. Predeceased by her parents Hudson & Lillian Moore and brother Richard Moore, survived by her sister Joan Kelleher. Beloved wife of 48 years to James Garth Hill residing in Calgary AB for 40 years of their marriage before moving to Nanaimo BC in 2008 - present. Devoted and loving Mother to her 3 children; Amber (Trevor) Berry, Tawna (James) Hill & Ryan (Rebecca) Hill, she is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Ava Berry, Hudson Hill, Anna Hill, Sienna Berry & Olivia Faulkner. Myrna will be lovingly remembered with a “Celebration Of Life” at a future date to be announced. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the amazing & compassionate care providers who cared for Myrna at Malaspina Gardens in Nanaimo BC. Sands ~ Nanaimo
REYNOLDS, Arthur George August 10, 1938 October 17, 2015
It is with great sorrow that we announce Art’s passing after a short battle with cancer, he passed away at NRGH surrounded by his family and his good friend Bob. He was predeceased by his father George, sister Joan, and son Jeff. He is survived by his brother Laurie (Eleanor), wife Jo-Ann, daughters Jody (Ed) and Toni (Marc), son Dwayne, grandchildren Brandy, Alisha (Mike), Shyanne, Sheena, Bailey and Scott (Kyla), great-granddaughters Claire, Cali, Mackenzie, Rose, sister-in-law Pat, aunts, niece, nephews, and many relatives in Nova Scotia. Art was a faller for over 40 years, mostly on the coast, retiring in 2000 and thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. There will be no service at his request. Specials thanks to Dr. Kaban, and all the doctors, nurses, and hospice volunteers in Palliative Care for the great care that Art received from them.
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SHIRLEY MAY YOUNG May 30, 1934 October 19, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Young. Shirley is survived by her husband of 26 years, Cam; daughters, Cindy (Scott) Murray, Corry (Rick) Hannah; step-daughter, Deanna (Ken) Gilson; grand-daughters, Tracy (Jordan) Carvel, Keri (Jonathan) Cooke, Angela (Jonathan) McKinney; great-grandchildren, Makyla and Chase Cooke, Colton and Kiel Carvel, Jayda and Rhys McKinney; and step-grandsons, Devon and Kyle Gilson. Shirley moved from Vancouver to Vancouver Island in 1969, and enjoyed travelling, gardening, and her dogs. She will be deeply missed by many family and friends and will forever be known as “Shirley from the Well”. The family would like to thank Dr. Forrester and the wonderful nurses in the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca or by visiting www.telfordsburialandcremationcentre.com Telford’s Telford’sofofNanaimo Nanaimo 250-591-6644 250-591-6644
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Rosalind Michaels 1939 ~ 2015
Rosalind sadly but peacefully passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 in Yuma Arizona. She was a former resident of Neck Point, Nanaimo. Her husband Lorne predeceased her in 2007. Rosalind is survived by her daughter Devorah, (Hawaii) and son Terry (Phoenix), as well as her beloved pets Chang Chang & Middy.
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Harry Walton Tebb Harry Walton Tebb passed away peacefully at NRGH at the age of 96. He was born in Airdrie, AB on October 20, 1919. He lived in Nanaimo for the past 70 years. He is survived by daughters, Dianne Endrizzi (Dave), Judy Hasiuk (Leigh) and son Ron Tebb. Grandchildren: Carla and Krista Endrizzi, Gillian and Ginelle Hasiuk. Great grandchildren: Rylan, Delaney & Niya Irving, Zach & Nate Blackburn, Caleb & Cassidy Shaw, Mckenna Utterson and Avery Gill. He also leaves behind his dear companion Alice Olsen and her family. A huge thankful to the staff at NRGH for their excellent care and kindness. There will be a private family celebration of his life.
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October 4, 1950 – October 2, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of Jani surrounded by her family and friends. Jani is predeceased by her parents Con and Irene Hungle, brother Gordy Hungle, son Shawn Crooks, and husband Alvin Mitton. Jani is survived by her brother Gary (Trish) Hungle, daughter Kelly Crooks, grandchildren Jordan and Deven Brandback, great-granddaughter Kaylie. Jani worked at Evans Bastion Insurance/ Hub International for 30 years until retirement in September 2014. Jani fulfilled her retirement dream by combining her two passions last fall by travelling to Yuma to golf all winter long. Jani’s greatest pleasure was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and greatgranddaughter Kaylie. In keeping with Jani’s wishes a celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 7, 2015 at her home 4080 Salal Drive from noon to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jani’s name to a charity of choice, the Canadian Cancer Society or The Nanaimo SPCA.
A resident of Nanaimo, Shigeko Hayashi passed away at home on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the age of 65. Once being diagnosed in 2005, Shigeko had a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years Takaharu Hayashi. Dear mother of Shigetaka and Caroline Hayashi, Yumiko and Matthew, Takaaki and Tomitaka Hayashi. Proud grandmother to five. The Hayashi family would like to thank all the doctors at the Victoria Cancer Agency and Dr. Lam who took care of Shigeko throughout her treatment. The family would also like to thank all the nurses and staff that helped with Shigeko’s palliative care in her final months. At Shigeko’s request a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Shigeko can be made to the Breast Cancer Society.
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The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay.
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We are saddened to announce Susan’s passing on October 23, 2015, with her loving family by her side, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband John, her brother Bruce (Diane), children Danielle (Paul), Geoff (Jennifer) and grandchildren, Lauren and Connor. Susan was a dedicated Neo-natal nurse in Ottawa for 17 years and at NRGH for 20 years. She loved being with her family and dogs, enjoyed gardening, knitting and being with her friends at Bingo.
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Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193 e-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay. The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and revegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether. Herbicide application methods include: foliar and soil applications using backpack and handheld sprayer, handgun, boom sprayer (mounted on a hi-rail vehicle), wick/wipe-on and squirt bottle. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/ pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Agent listed above. “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice�
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VIU Mariners tip off new season Men’s team re-loads with new additions
Women’s team adds local talent to roster
BY GREG SAKAKI
BY GREG SAKAKI
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Maybe nationals aren’t that far away. It’s only the start of basketball season, but the Vancouver Island University Mariners do think about championships, and where they’ve been and where they want to be. The M’s were national finalists last year. So in one sense, they’re at that calibre, but in another sense, they’re starting over. “A bit of both, actually,” said Jerod Dorby, M’s centre. “Because it’s a new squad, new people, but I feel like the intensity and the teamwork is still there. We still have a lot to build, because any new team has that, but I feel like we’re going to hit our stride real soon.” VIU’s top scorer from last year, Justin King, turned pro, but the Mariners recruited two American players – forward Josh Ross and guard John Thompson – who coach Matt Kuzminski said “are contributing at a high level and who I think can be awesome players in this league.” Jason Fortin is back providing offence, defence and leadership at the forward position, and returning guard Chris Parker, as well as Dorby in the post, will also be impact players. It’s a group that’s capable of achieving its goals. “We really try to focus on the process of how we’re going to get there and that’s the stuff we do day in and day out,” Kuzminski said. GAME ON … The Mariners tip off the Pacific Western Athletic Association season against the Camosun Chargers on Friday (Oct. 30) at 8 p.m. at the VIU gym.
The VIU Mariners played as hard as anyone last spring at nationals, and it wasn’t quite enough. They recognized they needed more scoring, athleticism and size, said coach Bill McWhinnie, and they were able to address all of those needs. “We’ve improved in areas where we needed the improvement, and we’ve just gotten stronger in areas that we were already strong in,” said Ally Keir, M’s guard. Notably, guard Lanae Adams joins the Mariners from Arkansas-Pine Bluff, an NCAA Div. 1 program. Two other high-profile transfers are Nanaimo players Sara Simovic, a guard, and Victoria Brown, a forward. They complement a core led by guard Jamie MacFarlane and forward Sienna Pollard. Forward Emily Clarke is another starter. “We have a lot of strong individuals and it was a little worrisome coming in if we would click together, but we seem to read each other pretty well on the court,” Keir said. The program benefited from nationals last year. It provided experience and inspiration, and also perspective. “[We know] what to expect and where we need to be … As long as we’re playing our best basketball in February, early March, that’s all that matters,” McWhinnie said. “These games here, they’re all games we’d like to win, but we just want to keep getting better.” GAME ON … The Mariners tip off the Pacific Western Athletic Association season against the Camosun Chargers on Friday (Oct. 30) at 6 p.m. at the VIU gym.
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Vancouver Island University Mariners centre Jerod Dorby, left, shoots overtop of Eastern Oregon Mountaineers opponent Micheal Hillman during an exhibition game earlier this month at the VIU gymnasium.
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Clippers will clash with ’Dogs The Nanaimo Clippers are getting a chance to build up some good, old-fashioned dislike with Island Division rivals. The city’s junior A hockey club continues a stretch of games against divisional opponents as it plays a home-andhome series this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 30-31) against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. The matchups round out a span of three games in four nights for Nanaimo, after the team played just one game last weekend. “We needed that little bit of a light schedule,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “We’ve been banged up pretty good, especially on the back end, and having trouble finding enough bodies to get practice in.” GAME ON … The Clippers play the Bulldogs on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. Tickets at the door. For a recap of Wednesday’s matchup between the Clips and Victoria Grizzlies, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.
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Vancouver Island University’s soccer teams showed they’re among the very best this season. But they don’t want to just be contenders, they want to be champions. The VIU Mariners play in the Pacific Western Athletic Association championships this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 30-31) in Burnaby. The women’s M’s are the No. 2 seed and will face the No. 3 Quest Kermodes in the semifinals. “If we come to play and
we play our game and we’re focused, I think we’ll be all right,” said Anup Kang, coach of the VIU women. “Quest is a very good team. We always have close games against them.” The key to the game, he said, will be pressuring the opponent to try to create turnovers. “We’re an experienced team and Quest has got some young players and that’s what we’re going to try and take advantage of,” Kang said. The Mariners are defending provincial champions, but the coach said his players aren’t looking ahead to a hypothetical gold-medal match yet. “They’re a veteran group,” Kang said. “We’re totally
focused on Quest, not beyond that, and if we do get there, we’ll cross that bridge at that time.” VIU’s attack is led by Jill Kelly, who finished fourth in the conference with five goals this season. As for the Mariners men, they also earned a No. 2 seed and will face the Capilano Blues in the semis. VIU’s offence is led by Andres Algarin, who was second in the PacWest with six goals this season. Goalkeeper Scott Brown led the loop with a goals-against average of 0.52. GAME ON … VIU’s women play Quest at 12:30 p.m. Friday and VIU’s men play Cap at 3 p.m. The matches are at Burnaby Lakes turf fields. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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