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EFFORT MADE to reach zero-per cent tax increase in four-month provisional budget. BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Nicole Hutzkal, Save-On-Foods Woodgrove general clerk, left, Danielle Low, front-end coordinator, Ian Conn, assistant store manager, and Tammie McKinney, front-end coordinator, stand in front of the store’s tower of toys, representing just a portion of more than 1,000 gifts for children the store collected for this year’s Great Nanaimo Toy Drive. The toys were purchased with customer donations collected by cashiers at the store’s checkout lines and will be delivered to the toy drive Saturday (Dec. 19).

Election sees former chief return to Snuneymuxw council BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

At least one familiar face is back on the Snuneymuxw First Nation band council following an election held Saturday. The band council consists of Chief John Wesley

and 10 councillors, five of whom are elected every two years. The election for the chief is held every four years. Former chief Doug White III was elected to council with 165 votes and was the vote leader. White, who was defeated

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doned over the last couple years,” White said. He said he wants to focus on the future development of the Wellcox rail yard, which is an opportunity for every level of government and industry to work together. See ‘WATERFRONT’ /3

There’s no longer a need for general management at city hall, according to interim city manager Tracy Samra, who plans to axe three positions this month. Samra announced a plan Monday to save $816,000 a year by downsizing the senior leadership team at the City of Nanaimo by eliminating the remaining general manager positions. It reflects the desire by Samra for a “flatter” organization where department directors and managers have the authority to lead, but it’s also part of an effort to reach a zero-per cent tax increase during a four-month provisional budget next year. A staff report shows additions to the budget could have seen taxes rise by 1.9 per cent in 2016 before changes were made. There’s still room for the tax rate to change, however, after council completes a core review in March. The move comes just weeks after the appointment of the interim CAO, amid the start of the city’s core review and a new communications protocol for media that restricts direct access to the mayor and acting mayor. This is the second change to the senior leadership team since 2013, when a reorganization saw seven high-level positions axed. Samra said as city manager, it’s her responsibility to carry out the will of council, which said it wanted no increases in service or staffing levels during this interim period and wanted to reach a zero-per cent tax increase. She said this made sense to do now for cost savings in 2016 as it saves four months’ salary. See ‘ONE’ /4

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NaNaiMo fiRST island hospital to offer program. By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

Nanaimo’s hospital is the first on the Island to offer a takehome antidote for fentanyl. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s emergency department began handing out twosyringe Naloxone kits last week to offer people a take-home antidote for opioid overdoses like fentanyl and heroin. AIDS Vancouver Island in Nanaimo also offers the kit and Harris House plans to begin dispensing it in January, seeing it as a life-saving tool akin to EpiPen. The kits are paid for through the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and in part, a response to an increasing use of fentanyl in illicit drugs. While no current statistics are available, a preliminary report from the B.C. Coroners Service shows fentanyl was detected in 91 of 257 illicit drug deaths in B.C. between January and Aug. 31, 2015, compared to 13 in 272 deaths in 2012. More than half of the deaths where fentanyl was detected this year were in Nanaimo. Fentanyl is getting mixed into every drug out there, includ-

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Rebecca McGregor, registered nurse and program trainer, and Dr. Trapper Edison, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital emergency department manager, explain the application and benefits of providing home opioid overdose antidote kits that can prevent the deaths of Nanaimo’s drug users.

ing marijuana, said Dr. Trapper Edison, manager of the NRGH emergency department, who said before rolling out the program the department was testing people’s urine for fentanyl and found it could be present unbeknownst to patients. The take-home kits, available to those seen at NRGH for opioid-related medical emergencies or those at-risk for an overdose, are meant to increase access, and put antidotes and community resource information into the hands of drug users.

It’s harmless medication, says Rebecca McGregor, registered nurse and program trainer at NRGH, but in the case of an overdose it “fully saves lives” and within moments. An overdose depresses the respiratory centre of the brain and ceases circulation. Narcan binds to opiate receptors and allows people to breath again, she said, although McGregor still encourages people to call 911. Since 2012, about 5,000 people have been trained across B.C. to use the kit and more than 325

“It’s a piece of land that’s really at the core of the story between the Snuneymuxw people and the rest of the world because the northern part of it was granted to us – or recognized – by the Treaty of 1854 as our aboriginal title lands and that’s something that still needs to be fulfilled,” White said. “The work has to be about treaty implementation and grappling with the complexities of that.” White envisions the site as having similar redevelopment potential as False Creek or Granville Island in Vancouver and other industrial sites that were successfully reclaimed as urban commercial and residential centres. Also elected were Regan Seward, 135 votes; Douglas J.C. White II, 125 votes; Isaac Thomas, 117 votes; and Stacy Jean (Kate) Good with 116 votes. A total of 466 ballots were cast. Chief John Wesley was not available for comment before press time Wednesday. Snuneymuxw First Nation has a population of about 1,700 and is one of B.C.’s largest First Nations.

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part of management. She said the club and union have come to an agreement on quite a few issues, including health care. Ash Chadha, golf club general manager, said the last offer included wage increases, benefit premium increases and job protection. The union has not made a counter-offer or suggestions as to needs and wishes. He said that the reprisal clause was one of the issues and that there are a num-

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lines could be subject to fines and loss of membership, but the clause would protect those workers. “That goes against everything that the workers believe in. It goes against the bylaws and their constitution and they will never vote on a package that stifles their ability to voice a democratic opinion,” said Ervin. She also said the union is against a proposal to take the chef position out of the union and make it

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A former woodlands secondary school principal pleaded guilty in Nanaimo provincial court Monday to a charge of theft $5,000 or under. David Mark street, 55, was charged in May stemming from an allegation of theft in an RCMP investigation. street subsequently resigned and received no severance from the school district. he will see his next day in court on Jan. 6.

The RCMP’s Vancouver island emergency Response Team was called out Monday morning to search a Nanaimo home suspected of having stolen firearms inside. Police entered the home on the 700 block of Quilchena Crescent at about 9 a.m. No issues were encountered upon entry, but a 34-year-old man was taken into custody. A search of the home by Nanaimo RCMP street Crimes unit turned up two shotguns, one of which was loaded, plus several ounces of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine. The man taken into custody was arrested for numerous alleged firearm-related offences and possession for the purpose of trafficking. “when an investigation determines there may be firearms in a residence or there is potential for violence, eRT is often utilized for the entry to minimize the risk to the general public,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, in a release.

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“It’s a quiet sector in the province, but it’s kicking well above its weight … it touches every sector whether you’re innovating in the mining industry or tourism. It’s about building tech that has a global market opportunity,” Gaudet said. She said building Nanaimo’s tech sector still needs supporting infrastructure, such as fibre-optic Internet, and educational institutions to provide training to fill high-tech jobs, but the kick start for rapid local tech growth will count on “getting that one entrepreneur to hit one out of the park.” “There’s this misconception that Nanaimo’s a tech hub,” Gaudet said. “Well, we’re not there yet, but we have the potential to be.”

Parents can expect correspondence from both the Nanaimo school district and teachers’ union regarding Foundation Skills Assessment testing. The tests, administered annually for Grade 4 and 7 students, are slated to run from Jan. 11 to Feb. 19 and examine reading comprehension, writing, and math. They are controversial, as results are used by the Fraser Institute, a right-wing think tank, to rank B.C. elementary schools. Dale Burgos, school district spokesman, said a letter from superintendent John Blain and Stephanie Higginson, acting school board chair woman, is expected to be delivered by January. “There will be a form at the end where parents can, if they choose to do so, opt their child out of the FSA testing,” said Burgos. Shannon Iverson, Nanaimo district teachers’ union vice-president, said the union letter states that the skills assessment tests are not a reliable way to gauge individual progress. “It’s not connected to what they’re potentially working on at that point in time in the units that teachers are teaching,” said Iverson. “The tests could actually be addressing learning that is not even going to happen until later in the year.” In an e-mail, the Ministry of Education said it supports testing because it views it as a valuable measure of student performance in reading, writing and numeracy. However, it also said it is looking at ways to improve student assessment and anticipates field testing new Foundation Skills Assessment tests during the 201617 school year. Full implementation is estimated to occur in 2017-18.

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ivan Eggers, resonance Software vice-president of operations, left, and Sandy place, chief executive officer and chief technical officer, fine-tune programming of a new software product. the company is one of about three in Nanaimo in a position to take advantage of a $100-million provincial venture capital fund aimed at firming up B.c.’s technology sector.

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providES capital to rapidly scale up production. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

A $100-million technology fund could fertilize Nanaimo’s growing technology sector. B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced the venture capital fund, a component in the government’s strategy to diversify B.C.’s economy, Dec. 8. Paris Gaudet, executive director for Nanaimo’s Innovation Island, said companies that could take advantage of the fund have welldeveloped products and customer bases, but have reached the point where they must rapidly scale up production and market penetration. The venture capital fund aims to keep B.C. companies and attract skilled workers, support companies and services, rather than relocating to larger markets and taking jobs and talent with them. “Based on what we’ve seen, the work we’ve done, the companies that we have in our roster right

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Change has quickly led to more change at city hall, and we’re curious as to what it will mean for citizens. The City of Nanaimo, faced with two vacancies in upper management, opted not only to eliminate those positions, but also to fire another general manager as part of the overhaul. It effectively removes an entire tier of management from city staff, and it should have immediate impacts. Taxpayers seem to be the shortterm beneficiaries, as the savings on salaries will help the city put forward a provisional budget with an expected zero-per cent tax increase. That determination to keep taxes down is something that city councillors campaigned on, but something that becomes more difficult to do every year as the cost of everything rises. The restructuring scheme suggests that the city feels it can manage its dayto-day operations without an additional level of oversight. That may be true, but it’s possible that with fewer staff members at the top, there could be a trickledown effect on workloads and that citizens could experience some reduction in services. Eliminating some of the bosses might empower the department heads, but it might also have the opposite effect. With fewer general managers to champion causes and promote projects, it could further concentrate decisionmaking into the city manager’s office. Much will depend on the governance model that emerges, the personalities in the various city departments and the efforts of councillors. So we will await the outcomes. We do think that, if the city was going to eliminate management positions, then the outset of a core review process was an appropriate time to do it. Our city’s leadership and management will continually be analyzed, assessed and adjusted, and that is how it should be.

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Premier talks carbon tax, government ads Premier Christy Clark sat up. And none of them have. down with Tom Fletcher for There comes a point where the a year-end interview at her carbon tax can only get so high Victoria office last week. Here before we start chasing all those are excerpts. For the full verjobs out of the province. sion, see www.nanaimobulletin. TF: Your advisory committee com/opinion. says the carbon tax needs to TF: At the UN climate confergo higher starting in 2018 if it’s ence in Paris, did you speak going to have an effect. Do you about natural gas as a transition have any other choice? fuel, and did you find support CC: Let’s figure out what the for that idea? national goal is going to be, CC: Yes and yes. which we don’t know The new governyet. B.C. ment in Ottawa is a TF: On a related VIEWS big supporter of our topic, transit spendTom Fletcher LNG plan, and part ing. Your new minister Black Press of the reason for that Peter Fassbender has is that they also see talked about a “new it as a way forward day” in Ottawa and for Canada to make a he’s downplaying the huge contribution to idea of another referfighting global climate endum for new fundchange. There are 150 ing sources. Is that off coal plants on the the table now? books in China today. CC: It may be possiThe only way that those plants ble that the federal government and the ones that come after wants to invest more in transit, will be stopped is if they have a and take up some of the slack transitional fuel to move to. from the local government level. TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas TF: On LNG, oil and natural target, reduction of emissions gas prices continue to go down, by a third, is another target that and supply continues to go up isn’t going to be met. Why? around the world. Did you see CC: When the government any positive signs this year? brought in the carbon tax, it was CC: What I saw this year was based on the assumption that developing countries, especially other jurisdictions around us China, making a firm commitwere going to eventually catch ment to reduce their emissions.

The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C. TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax? CC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers. TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half? CC: It won’t be political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan. TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0? CC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know… ◆ Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.

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Re: Bus service inadequate, Letters, Dec. 8. The letter writer found Nanaimo’s transit service lacking in comparison to Victoria. What she may not be aware of is the fact that the city of Victoria itself has about the same population as does Nanaimo, but occupies only a third of the land mass. With three times the population density, public transit (and all public services such as sewer, water, police, fire, etc.) is cheaper in Victoria, hence can provide a much better service for the same investment.

Nanaimo’s visionary documents all point to correcting this situation, in part by transitioning us into sustainable, affordable transportation and by increasing our population density. Leadership from city hall and the province is urgently needed to stop Nanaimo’s sprawl and invest in our public transportation and cycling infrastructure. Such leadership is, in my opinion, lacking. Would that we follow visionary places such as Victoria, Whistler, Vancouver and many others. Ian Gartshore Nanaimo

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Board’s decisions exacerbate problems Re: School closure leaves questions, Letters, Dec. 8. We continually hear educators talk about a critical mass of students being essential to ensuring a secondary school having the ability to offer adequate and equitable educational opportunities. Comments from some board members during the consultation discussions two weeks ago clearly zeroed in on that fact as they expressed increased apprehension around John Barsby Secondary School’s predicted decreasing enrolment. Why then are those very same trustees blatantly skirting around the issue of reopening Cedar, the closure of which originally occurred to specifically address capacity issues at that very school as well as John Barsby and Ladysmith Secondary? The truth is the board should not be talking about declining enrolment at either of those two schools when they

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supported re-opening a high school whose enrolment will be seriously directly affecting the other two and the district as a whole. In order for this school district to become sustainable, capacity utilization must be addressed. Those trustees that continue to turn a blind eye to revisiting their blatantly biased decision to re-open Cedar Secondary, just shows a total lack of respect for the rest of the students and parents and in this community. Trustees are hypocritical in touting capacity issues at John Barsby and LSS in the absence of looking at that very same issue at Cedar Secondary with a predicted less than 200 student enrolment. In fact they are closing schools with higher enrolments than that (Woodlands, 595; Rutherford, 239). No wonder public confidence in this board is at an alltime low. Barb Humpherville Nanaimo

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on to post-secondary education. The district will not be able to transfer students to adjusted level courses, unless adhering to assessment and placement guidelines, including parental approval and a report detailing reasons. Students with potential to leave school early will be offered “appropriate alternative educational services.” In conjunction with the board, Snuneymuxw will develop language and culturally related materials, which can be used to teach students. The First Nation will provide lists of resource people with knowledge of the culture to the board. Snuneymuxw also will be obligated to pay annual tuition fees to the school board.

Tait said tuition for every student living off reserve comes from the Ministry of Education to school districts. For status First Nations students who live on reserve, but attend public schools off reserve, Tait said funding comes from the federal government, through Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, to the First Nation and to the school district, based on terms outlined in the agreement. “The First Nation also receives funding from [Aboriginal Affairs] for students attending on-reserve, band-run schools,” said Tait. There are approximately 100 Snuneymuxw students, from kindergarten to Grade 12, said the school district.

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Is Wanted for Theft under $5000 Sec 334 CC , Possess Stolen Property Sec 355 CC

•Weight: 130 lbs. •Height: 5’9” •DOB: May 5, 1983

•Weight: 133 lbs. •Height: 5’2” •DOB: Dec. 19, 1975

Michael SEITCHER

Michael DANIELS

Is Wanted for Fraud Sec 380 CC, Fail to Appear Sec 145 CC

Is Wanted for Michief Sec 430 CC

•Weight: 161 lbs. •Height: 5’11” •DOB: April 15, 1988

•Weight: 181 lbs. •Height: 5’9” •DOB: April 12, 1985 Anthony BELCHER

Jesse PHILLIPS

•Weight: 170 lbs. •Height: 5’7” •DOB: Sept. 13, 1962

•Weight: 166 lbs. •Height: 6’0” •DOB: May 1, 1980

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Is wanted for Drive while Disqualified Sec 259 CC, Fail to Appear Sec 145

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All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

HELP SOLVE THESE CRIMES If you know anything about these unsolved crimes, call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345,Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, text Crime Stoppers at 274637, keyword Nanaimo, or go online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com 1. Nanaimo file # 2015-35042 On Tuesday December 1st, ammunition and two firearms with trigger locks were stolen from the trunk of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Maple St. The firearms were a Ruger 10/22 and Axis .308. 2. Nanaimo file # 2015-35811 On Wednesday December 9th, 400 litres of furnace oil was stolen from an oil tank located on the side of a rental property at 745 Park Ave. The property is currently vacant and under renovations. 3. Nanaimo file # 2015-35025 On Tuesday December 1st, a chainsaw was stolen from a gold Ford F150 parked at 1650 Terminal Ave. No serial number or descriptors were provided. 4. Nanaimo file # 2015-35000 On Tuesday December 1st, a large yellow generator, rented from Robinson Rentals, was stolen from a residence being renovated at 726 Nicol St. No other descriptors were provided. 5. Nanaimo file # 2015-35210 On Thursday December 3rd, a break and enter was reported to a home under renovation in the 400 block of Stirling Ave. The home is bare and entry was made through a side window. The break in most likely occurred overnight on Tuesday December 1st . Taken was a red and black Milwaukee drill and hammer drill in a black and red hard case. 6. Nanaimo file # 2015-35398 On Saturday December 5th, a home under construction in the 600 Cadogan St was broken into. The break in occurred sometime between 9 pm and 9 am on the 6th and entry was made through a front window left unlocked. Taken was a Makita belt sander, Rossitol nail gun, Makita drill set, Makita oscillating saw and a black took bag full of various hand tools. 7. Nanaimo file # 2015-35539 On Sunday December 6th, a garage situated at 451 Kennedy St was broken into. Entry may have been made by pushing the garage door up. Taken was a black Behringer keyboard, model # K450FX. 8. Nanaimo file # 2015-35639 On Friday December 7th, a home in the 400 block of Girvin St was broken into with entry being made by forcing open a kitchen window. Taken were a black Samsung LED Smart TV, jewellery and approximately 15 watches. One of the stolen watches was a Porsche 356L classic chronograph with a brown leather band. 9. Nanaimo file # 2015-35273 On Friday December 4th at approximately 5 pm, a limited edition mahogany monopoly set was stolen from Luis Poretta Fine Arts and Antiques, located in the North Town Centre Mall. The game is valued at $1000 and is one of only 500 that were made.

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lows around it,” said Al Brown, past-president. Another activity is The Pinks for the Pier project that releases pink fr y bred at Nanaimo River Hatchery. Fred Adkins, association spokesman, said at spawning time, a net is stretched across a shallow spot of the river and people in wet suits slowly swim upriver. Fish are collected, put into tanks and transported to the hatchery.

“They’re stripped of their roe and milt,” said Adkins. “The eggs are artificially inseminated and reared up there until they’re at a stage where they bring them back to the pens at the harbour.” The association offers a place to practise and learn a number of shootingrelated disciplines, including rifle, pistol and skeet shooting. Archery is also offered and is seeing a bit of a renaissance, according to Adkins.

“Since Hunger Games has come on, archery is just taking off,” said Adkins. “So we’re actually building another archery building. [The current] one is only six lanes ... they’re building a 14-lane one.” Adkins said new members are always welcome – the current total is 1,900 members. For more information, please go to www.nanaimofishand gameclub.com.

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Manager scales back city hall’s core review By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

Public engagement and governance has been struck from the City of Nanaimo’s core services review, which is expected to be smaller and take less time. Nanaimo council agreed unanimously Monday to hire Edmonton-based WMC-Joyce Tustian Consulting to undertake a core services review, slated to begin right away. It’s been nearly a year since Nanaimo politicians made a core services review a top priority for 2015 and two months since coming up with terms for a request for proposal. At the time and because of its scope, consultant Roshan Danesh anticipated the price would be higher than $200,000 and the review would take eight to 12 months. The breadth has since changed. City manager Tracy Samra said she eliminated the governance review portion of the RFP because of the Watson Report, which looked into the same issue and offered recommendations two years ago. She also removed public engagement, as it’s already covered through strategic planning, a different process. Council budgeted $350,000 for the review, but recent bids came under $250,000, according to Samra, who said the city is in negotiations. The aim now is to have the review wrapped up by the end of March. “When you take away those two ends (governance and public engagement), and you leave just a review of programs and services, you are able to focus it down,” she said. “It’s also shorter because instead of doing a comprehensive review of every single thing that’s done, council is going to pick a limited number of priority areas. Not everything is going to get the same level of review and scrutiny.” If there was desire to take a year, “you are almost in paralysis,” unable to set your priorities and budget, said Samra, who says council authorized a more focused, shorterterm review. Coun. Gord Fuller said he’s thrilled about moving forward and supported the RFP changes. Public engagement, for example, can be done by city staff members, including through surveys that can be fed to the core services consultants. What he’s hoping for now is follow-through at the end of the process. “One of the problems with core reviews is a lot of cities that get it don’t like what they see and they don’t follow through,” he said. “We may have to make cuts we really don’t like, but for the good of the city I think you have to do that,” he said. news@nanaimobulletin.com


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A Wish for You... As we prepare for the 2016 opening of our second Victoria location, QF View Royal, it’s an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the many Vancouver Island people who make up local trades, businesses, friends and of course loyal customers. You have enabled us to evolve from a single store in Qualicum Beach to becoming a well-rooted part of many communities on Vancouver Island and Powell River, where we are fortunate to work, play and raise our families. Wherever we can, we rely on the talent from these very communities to help us get where we’re going as we continue to work at creating fresh, interesting and inviting shopping experiences, not only in our new stores, but by upgrading and renovating existing stores in 2015, such as Northridge Village, Nanoose Bay and more.

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13.21 per kg

2 Pack

Grain Fed Free Run

99

15

$

Per

LB

Boneless Centercut Pork Loin Chops

Canadian AAA

Rib Grilling Steak Cap Off

Boneless Centercut or Rib End Pork Loin Roast

8.80 per kg

Canadian AAA

Sirloin Tip Marinating Steak

8.80 per kg

22.02 per kg

13.21 per kg

3

9

Per

LB

19

Winter Chill Bouquet

Per

LB

LB

18oz, 30’s

6”

Ivy Wreath with Lights

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED

San Pellegrino

Mineral Water

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

2.63lt

PLUS A

Royal Chinet

PLUS A

PLUS A

Alcohol Removed Wine

750ml

255gr

10

4$ for

10

5$ for

10

4$ for

4

99

for

St. Regis

Family Size Potato Chips

225gr

LICABL PP

LICABL PP

EES EF

8

99

Lay’s

Classic Dip

220-320gr

40’s

for

Non-Alcoholic, 6x250ml

PLUS A

Dinner Plates

for

Old Tyme Ginger Beer

EES EF

Nalley

Tortilla Chips

10

2$

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

Tostitos

Royal Chinet

10

3$

LICABL PP

EES EF

5

5

3$

The Great Jamaican

Luncheon or Dessert Plates

99

LICABL PP

EES EF

99

40’s

LB

Tropicana

12-15x355ml

3

Per

PRE-ORDER YOUR CUSTOM PARTY TRAYS IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Easy snacks for entertaining

Solo

Red Plastic Cups

5

99

Per

Entertaining?

Festive floral deals 99 99

19

3

99

99

99

PLUS A

18

8

99


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Meat

Sunrise Farms

Chicken Wings

Canadian AAA

1kg Pack

Prime Rib Oven Roast

22.02 per kg

Grain Fed Free Run

Hertel’s

Grade A

Roasting Chicken 7.69 per kg

3

Grimm’s

Schneiders

Fresh Gourmet Sausage

Bacon

Selected, 11.00 per kg

375gr

4

49 LB

LB

Holiday favourites at Quality Foods!

99

1.89lt

EES EF

PLUS A

Kisses

Selected, 200gr

Go ahead - throw a party!

Mott’s

Clamato Juice

LICABL PP

Hershey’s

299

Planters

Planters

454gr

275-300gr

Dry Roasted Peanuts

3’s

4

99

99

3

99 Christie

Molson

Exel 0.5% Alcohol Beer 12x355ml

for

Christie

Ginger Ale, Tonic Water or Club Soda

140-200gr

5

2$

Canada Dry

Ritz Crackers

5

2$ for

LICABL PP

EES EF

EES EF

4

99

3

6

99

Batteries

175-454gr

99

Toothbrush

Selected, 1’s

Duracell

Crackers

Selected, 2-8’s

12x355ml

PLUS A

EES EF

PLUS A

for

Magic Tape

Peanuts Resealable Bag

3

6x330ml

PLUS A

5

2$

Oral B

Sparkling Fruit Beverage

LICABL PP

6x222ml

Scotch

San Pellegrino

LICABL PP

Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite or Fanta

LICABL PP

EES EF

2

ORDER EARLY!

4

4

99

99

PRE-ORDER YOUR FRESH

TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS

LB

375gr

Per

PLACE YOUR

Per

Naturally Smoked Sausage

99

Per

9

99

Locally Raised BC Poultry

PLUS A

10

$

5

2$ for

777


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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect December 18-24, 2015 G.H. Cretors

Chapman’s

Popped Corn

Premium Ice Cream

Tassimo or Nabob Coffee Co.

Dairyland

Terry’s

2lt

170-175gr

Chocolate Orange

Original Egg Nog

Double Chocolate Caramel Corn, 226gr

2lt

Coffee

M’lord

Brandied Old Tyme Plum Pudding

Selected, 108-472gr

6

99

3

4

Chapman’s

Chapman’s

Cool Whip

1.5lt

2lt

99

225gr or 1lt

6

4

Nestle

Nestle

Dare

After Eight Mints

Black Magic Chocolates

Simple Pleasures Shortbread Cookies

397gr

99

99

Merry Christmas from Quality Foods

Kraft

Slice Cream Ice Cream

3

99

99

Frozen Yogurt or Sorbet

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

300gr

174gr

250gr

4

99

3

for

Kraft

Knorr

26-47gr

907gr

890ml

for

10 11

Bick’s

for

5

Knorr

Soup Mix

40-83gr

5

3$ for

3

Ocean’s

Wild Cocktail Shrimp or Crab Meat

Smoked Oysters or Mussels

Pickled Banana Peppers

300-320gr

McLaren’s

113-170gr

85gr

2

Olives, Gherkins or Onions

5

99

Bick’s

796ml

Bick’s

Shreds

99

E.D. Smith

Pure Pumpkin

255-397gr

750ml

99

Ocean’s

3 Shells or Puff Pastry

700ml

4

99

99

Tenderflake

E.D. Smith

Mincemeat

for

Selected, 1lt

4$

for

99 3$10

Cracker Barrel

Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices

5

2$

227gr

3$

Miracle Whip or Mayo

250ml

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Cheddar Cheese

450gr

Kraft

Dressing

Classic Gravy or Sauce Mix

5

2$

99

Kraft

Cracker Barrel

Kraft

Singles Process Cheese Product

2

99

Bick’s

Premium Pickles

Christie

for

Kraft

Wafers or Crumbs

Kraft

Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese

200-400gr

5

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

250gr

Pickled Beets

1lt

2

3

2$

99

99

250gr

500-750ml

375ml

5

5$ for

5

4$ for

for

5

DON’T FORGET THE VEGETABLES!

Canned Vegetables Selected, 341-398ml

5

4$ for

5

2$ for

Rosenborg Danish Cheese

5

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

5

2$

165-200gr

for

Classiques Recipe Rice Selections

Stuff’n Such Stuffing

for

5

for

6 4

99

6

2$ for

Pineapple

Cranberry Sauce

398ml

348ml

170-180gr

120gr

2$

5

Dole

Ocean Spray

Uncle Ben’s

Uncle Ben’s

4$

for

STUFF YOURSELF ON THESE HOLIDAY DEALS

Dofino Havarti Cheese

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

2

2

5$

99

99

Arla

MacLaren’s

125gr

for

226-250gr

750gr

300-500gr

7

Simply Steam Vegetables

Frozen Vegetables

Valley Selections Vegetables

5

for

Green Giant

Green Giant

Green Giant

Green Giant

for

2$

2$

2$

2$

5

4$ for

5

3$ for

5

3$ for

5

4$ for


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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect December 18-24, 2015 G.H. Cretors

Chapman’s

Popped Corn

Premium Ice Cream

Tassimo or Nabob Coffee Co.

Dairyland

Terry’s

2lt

170-175gr

Chocolate Orange

Original Egg Nog

Double Chocolate Caramel Corn, 226gr

2lt

Coffee

M’lord

Brandied Old Tyme Plum Pudding

Selected, 108-472gr

6

99

3

4

Chapman’s

Chapman’s

Cool Whip

1.5lt

2lt

99

225gr or 1lt

6

4

Nestle

Nestle

Dare

After Eight Mints

Black Magic Chocolates

Simple Pleasures Shortbread Cookies

397gr

99

99

Merry Christmas from Quality Foods

Kraft

Slice Cream Ice Cream

3

99

99

Frozen Yogurt or Sorbet

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

300gr

174gr

250gr

4

99

3

for

Kraft

Knorr

26-47gr

907gr

890ml

for

10 11

Bick’s

for

5

Knorr

Soup Mix

40-83gr

5

3$ for

3

Ocean’s

Wild Cocktail Shrimp or Crab Meat

Smoked Oysters or Mussels

Pickled Banana Peppers

300-320gr

McLaren’s

113-170gr

85gr

2

Olives, Gherkins or Onions

5

99

Bick’s

796ml

Bick’s

Shreds

99

E.D. Smith

Pure Pumpkin

255-397gr

750ml

99

Ocean’s

3 Shells or Puff Pastry

700ml

4

99

99

Tenderflake

E.D. Smith

Mincemeat

for

Selected, 1lt

4$

for

99 3$10

Cracker Barrel

Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices

5

2$

227gr

3$

Miracle Whip or Mayo

250ml

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Cheddar Cheese

450gr

Kraft

Dressing

Classic Gravy or Sauce Mix

5

2$

99

Kraft

Cracker Barrel

Kraft

Singles Process Cheese Product

2

99

Bick’s

Premium Pickles

Christie

for

Kraft

Wafers or Crumbs

Kraft

Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese

200-400gr

5

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

250gr

Pickled Beets

1lt

2

3

2$

99

99

250gr

500-750ml

375ml

5

5$ for

5

4$ for

for

5

DON’T FORGET THE VEGETABLES!

Canned Vegetables Selected, 341-398ml

5

4$ for

5

2$ for

Rosenborg Danish Cheese

5

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

5

2$

165-200gr

for

Classiques Recipe Rice Selections

Stuff’n Such Stuffing

for

5

for

6 4

99

6

2$ for

Pineapple

Cranberry Sauce

398ml

348ml

170-180gr

120gr

2$

5

Dole

Ocean Spray

Uncle Ben’s

Uncle Ben’s

4$

for

STUFF YOURSELF ON THESE HOLIDAY DEALS

Dofino Havarti Cheese

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

2

2

5$

99

99

Arla

MacLaren’s

125gr

for

226-250gr

750gr

300-500gr

7

Simply Steam Vegetables

Frozen Vegetables

Valley Selections Vegetables

5

for

Green Giant

Green Giant

Green Giant

Green Giant

for

2$

2$

2$

2$

5

4$ for

5

3$ for

5

3$ for

5

4$ for


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Deli & Cheese 4 Pack Pepperoni Sticks

Grimm’s

Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf

Classic Oven Roast Ham

1

3

99 100 gr

Sushi

42 Piece Medium Party Tray

1

90gr

2

49

24

99

9

95

16 Piece Maki Platter

7

99

49

per 100gr

Medium

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Large

Chow Mein

Medium

Szechuan Beef

Available at select stores only. Available at select stores only.

Per

100 gr

Crackers

Extra Aged Cheddar Cheese

Spinach Dip

69

Sesmark

Emma

Arbutus Ridge

1

1

99

Per

per 100gr

7 95 9

75

7

2$ for

One Dozen Cooked Chicken Wings

5

$

Seafood • Quality Foods

49

Little Cedar Falls

Fresh

Steelhead Fillets

Snapper Fillets

FRESH

Per

from

100 gr

NANAIMO

Aquastar

Aquastar

Breaded Calamari 340gr

25

% off

6

99

Value Bag Popcorn Shrimp 600gr

All Quality Fresh Tubs Excludes Organic

Price discounted at the checkout.

1

99

8

Per

100 gr

88


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Bakery 12 Pack Cookies

16 Piece Party Tray

6

99

Cinnamon Buns

for

Classic Fruit Cake

Wonder

Contains 60% Fruit & Nuts, 680gr

2

Bread

99

6 pack

Chocolate Eclairs

Two Layer Cake

• • • •

4

99

570gr

4

99

8” Apple Pie

Decadent Chocolate Lemon Truffle Cookies & Creme Mocha Java

4

2$

7

2$ for

Chelsea or Raisin Bread

for

Cheesecake Slice

10

5$ Country Harvest

Bread

600-670gr

9

5

for

5

2$

2$

99

for

10

5$ for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Vegetables

Creamo

300-400gr

Celestial Seasonings

Almond Fresh Noel Nog

946ml-1lt

Tea

Selected, 20’s

946ml

4

2

2$ for

Mrs. Cubbison’s

Kicking Horse

Stuffing

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

284-340gr

2$

99

for

5

1lt

454gr

2$ for

5

11

6

99

99

3$ for

5

Purex

Bathroom Tissue

6’s

20’s

Holiday, 65’s

Household

Paper Towel

Napkins

Facial Tissue

for

SpongeTowels

Fasana

Scotties

2$ for

5

5

2$

Avalon

Valley Pride Egg Nog

Double Roll, 12’s

5

99

5

99


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NEW APPY SPECIAL!

Drop in between 4:00 & 6:00 PM for a fresh

Imported

1

Yams

99

99

Cauliflower

4.39 per kg

California King Label 2.18 per kg

Per

LB

2

49

400gr

4

Per

LB

for

for

Hawaiian/Costa Rica Gold

Large Pineapple

California Green Giant

California Grown

1

Fresh Carrots

Celery

7

29

2$ for

Per

LB

U.S. Grown

Red or White Nugget Potatoes

71

5lb bag

2.84 per kg

2$

6

2$ 99

Peru 6oz

LB

French Green Beans

On The Vine Tomatoes

Blueberries

Per

Mexican

Imported

5.49 per kg

¢

49

3.28 per kg

Per

LB

California Premium

Mixed Nuts

4

11.00 per kg

99

California Grown

California Grown

Organic Carrots

Per

LB

2lb bag

for

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS - December 18-24, 2015

FRI. MON.

SAT. TUES.

SUN. WED.

MON. THUR.

TUES. FRI.

WED. SAT.

THUR. SUN.

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

“Photos for presentation purposes only”

5

2$

Canada/U.S.

Organic Cranberries 227gr

2

99

China Grown

Organic Mandarin Oranges

3lb box

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31

Medium Celery

29 99


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20

%

BOXING DAY STARTS SATURDAY MEN’S PROCESS 3D 15/16 SNOWBOARD

WOMEN’S ESSENZA ADORA 15/16 SKIS WITH MARKER 3MOTION TPI LIGHT 10.0 BINDINGS

229

26998

BASE GRAPHICS MAY VARY BY SIZE.

SAVE

180

$ INCLUDES INSTALLATION.

OUR REG. PRICE 399.99

199

99

99

SAVE

169

29

1999

50

SAVE OVER %

30

SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

BAUER SUPREME ONE.9 STIFF, VAPOR X100 OR EASTON V7 SENIOR COMPOSITE STICK YOUR CHOICE

DYNASTY AX1 LT SENIOR COMPOSITE STICK OUR REG. PRICE 279.99

12999

9999

SAVE

50

69

YOUR CHOICE

7999 EA.

SAVE

60%

SAVE $

90

SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

CCM 38" BK/SL WHEEL HOCKEY BAG

SYNERGY HSX SENIOR HOCKEY GLOVES

OUR REG. PRICE 59.99

OUR REG. PRICE 79.99

OUR REG. PRICE 149.99

39

3999

74

99

5999

OUR REG. PRICE 29.99

99

NEXUS 2000 SENIOR COMPOSITE STICK

WAS/NOW

GRAPHENE SPEED TOUR OR INSTINCT LITE TENNIS RACQUET

OUR REG. PRICE 159.99

50

CCM OR BAUER. OUR ORIGINAL PRICE 99.99 EASTON. OUR ORIGINAL PRICE 109.99

$

BIOMIMETIC TOUR ELITE SQUASH RACQUET

SAVE $

99

BAUER VAPOR CARRY HOCKEY BAG OUR REG. PRICE 59.99

EA.

150

$

GREAT DEAL

SAVE

SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

MEN’S ROCKY SHORE SWIM TRUNK

40

24

99

SAVE %

7499 50

OUR REG. PRICE 129.99

OUR REG. PRICE 64.99

64

29

SELECT ATHLETIC APPAREL

50

SAVE %

50

COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

60

% OFF

OUR TICKET PRICE.

APPLIED TO ITEMS ENDING IN 95¢. PRICES SHOWN REFLECT DISCOUNT. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. AVAILABILITY & SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

DUFFELS, PACKS & TOTES

SAVE

50%

EA.

50% MEN’S ADVERTISED COLOUR ONLY. WOMEN’S COLOUR SELECTION WILL VARY BY LOCATION

MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KIDS’

WINTER ACCESSORIES & BASELAYER

40%

OFFOUR TICKET PRICE.

APPLIED TO ITEMS ENDING IN 95C. PRICES SHOWN REFLECT DISCOUNT. AVAILABILITY & SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

% OFF

OUR TICKET PRICE.

EXCLUDING ITEMS ALREADY MARKED DOWN. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. AVAILABILITY & SELECTION MAY VARY.

25

TAKE

% OFF

OUR TICKET PRICE.

WINTER ACCESSORIES INCLUDE TOQUES, BEANIES, SCARVES, INSULATED GLOVES & MITTS.EXCLUDING ITEMS ALREADY MARKED DOWN, ARC’TERYX, HESTRA & SELECT NIKE STYLES. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. AVAILABILITY & SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KIDS’ SELECT

WINTER JACKETS & PANTS

30

TAKE

WINTER OUTERWEAR CLEARANCE*

% OFF

OUR TICKET PRICE.

EXCLUDING ITEMS ALREADY MARKED DOWN. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. AVAILABILITY & SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

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FIREFLY BOOTS

SELECT SKATE SHOES

& MORE!

MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KIDS’

EA.

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

& MORE!

40

TAKE

79

99

SAVE

SAVE OVER %

CHOOSE FROM:

MEN’S & WOMEN’S

OUR REG. PRICE 159.99

99

99

SAVE %

35

MEN’S OR WOMEN’S GT 2000 2 RUNNING SHOE

6499

EA.

SAVE

COLOUR & WIDTH SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

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†OUR BOXING DAY OFFER EXCLUDES SELECT NIKE, TIMBERLAND, ARC’TERYX, GOPRO,. FITBIT, BROOKS, SAUCONY, PING, TITLEIST, NOBIS, PARAJUMPERS, BOGS, MANITOBAH MUKLUKS, SOREL, BURTON, BAUER ELITE & CCM ELITE, PREVIOUS PURCHASES, LAYAWAYS, SERVICE SHOP SERVICES, GIFT CARDS AND THIRD PARTY OFFERS. THIS 10 DAY EVENT STARTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015. PRICES IN THIS FLYER ARE IN EFFECT DECEMBER 19 - 28, 2015. IF ANY ADVERTISING ERROR OR OMISSION IS DISCOVERED, SPORT CHEK WILL MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS AND NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. QUANTITIES MAY BE LIMITED. SELECTION (STYLES, COLOURS, SIZES AND MODELS) MAY VARY BY STORE. PRODUCT AND OFFERS IN THIS FLYER MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT METROPOLIS, BURNABY, BC; SALMON ARM, BC; TERRACE, BC; CRANBROOK, BC; WILLIAMS LAKE, BC; SMITHERS, BC; STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; CHINOOK CENTRE, CALGARY, AB; SOUTHCENTRE MALL, CALGARY, AB; MARKET MALL, CALGARY, AB; CROSSIRON MILLS, ROCKEYVIEW, AB; COCHRANE, AB; WETASKIWIN, AB; COLD LAKE, AB; CAMROSE, AB; OKOTOKS, AB; WEST EDMONTON MALL, EDMONTON, AB; NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK; ESTEVAN, SK; SWIFT CURRENT, SK; STEINBACH, MB; ALLISTON, ON; LINDSAY, ON; HUNTSVILLE, ON; SIMCOE, ON; EATON CENTRE, TORONTO, ON; MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO, ON; 2529 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, ON; YARMOUTH, NS; TRURO, NS; BRIDGEWATER, NS; MIRAMICHI, NB; SUMMERSIDE, PEI; GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NFLD; AND GANDER, NFLD LOCATIONS. KIDS’ APPAREL, OUTERWEAR & FOOTWEAR IS NOT AVAILABLE AT STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; HYLANDS, LONDON, ON; 2529 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, ON AND EATON CENTRE, TORONTO, ON LOCATIONS. HOCKEY EQUIPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE 2529 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, ON AND MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO, ON LOCATIONS. JUNIOR HOCKEY EQUIPMENT AND SKATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB LOCATION. SKI & BOARD EQUIPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE STEPHEN AVE, CALGARY, AB; GATEWAY MALL, PRINCE ALBERT, SK; SWIFT CURRENT, SK; TOWN AND COUNTRY MALL, MOOSE JAW, SK; ESTEVAN, SK; NORTHGATE CENTRE, WINNIPEG, MB; STEINBACH, MB; NORTHUMBERLAND, COBOURG, ON; MAPLE LEAF SQUARE, TORONTO, ON; YARMOUTH, NS; TRURO, NS; SUMMERSIDE, PEI; MIRAMICHI, NB; GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NFLD AND GANDER, NFLD LOCATIONS. SKI EQUIPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK; SOUTHLAND MALL, REGINA, SK; ST. VITAL, WINNIPEG, MB; KILDONAN, WINNIPEG, MB; WINNIPEG UNICITY, WINNIPEG, ON; AND FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE, STRATFORD, ON LOCATIONS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES PURCHASED. PRODUCTS AND OFFERS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE, MISSISSAUGA, ON LOCATIONS. ®REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FGL SPORTS LTD. AND ALL OTHER TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER(S).

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COMMUNITY

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Dr. Jenkin and all the incredible staff in the operating room at our hospital. From sign-in to discharge, the professional staff kept me safe, warm, informed, and most important, treated me like a human being, not a number.

BEEF To the man in the Brooks Landing parking lot who said I was milking the system because I was using a handicap parking stall (I had my permit in the window) and I was walking. He has no right to judge people in such a way.

BOUQUET To the generous woman at the Beban dog park parking lot. She saw me struggling to lift my elderly golden retriever out of my car, went home and returned with her used dog ramp. She gave it to me and refused payment.

BEEF To the church that encourages shunning my disabled son. Your cruelty is a spiritual mistake.

BOUQUET To the thoughtful and generous customer who paid it forward on Giving Tuesday so that I could afford to take my aging cat to the vet. Your extremely kind gesture will forever be in my thoughts and heart.

BOUQUET To the three lovely ladies at the Grant Avenue immunization clinic for staying past closing on a Friday to ensure I had my records printed out.

BOUQUET To Woodgrove Centre for making my day by playing Collabro, my all-time favourite group, over your loudspeaker system. BEEF To the person who wants to lay down at the bus stop. Arrive on time and eliminate your problem. BOUQUET To Katrina at ICBC who was so kind, helpful and friendly when I renewed my driver’s licence. This senior was most grateful. BEEF To those people who have been hurting others. It will return back to you sooner or later. BOUQUET To a very helpful usher at the Port Theatre. As a group, we were missing a ticket due to family illness. He escorted us to our seats with a smile. BEEF To those who write letters to this newspaper and are too scared to use their whole name and instead hide behind their initials. BOUQUET To Joanne at Longwood TD bank. Your efficiency, kindness and patience is greatly appreciated. I hope your boss sees this. BEEF To those who are performing the rain dance on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enough already – I think I would rather have snow. BOUQUET To the volunteers and staff at Nanaimo Community Hospice who help us celebrate and remember those we have lost during what can often be a difficult time of the year.

BEEF To people trying to change Christmas. Please respect that it is a Christian celebration and feel free to not participate or create your own holiday if it offends you. BOUQUET To the singing Christmas tree performance. It was one of the best ones. BOUQUET To the man in line behind me in Costco who paid for my purchases, stating he was paying it forward. The meaning of Christmas personified. I am also paying it forward. BOUQUET To Charles at the Nanaimo Golf Club for doing an unbelievable job – professional and caring. BOUQUET To the customer service staff at Hospital Commons Pharmasave. To me, they have been more than exceptional. Patrick found me a gelato bar and let me stay and eat it in the store. BOUQUET To the person who found my easy clip sunglasses at Sears and turned them in. BOUQUET To Jared and the staff at Kal Tire on Old Victoria Road for their consistently friendly, professional and efficient service. I got my first new set of tires (ever!) last week and they were great to deal with.

BOUQUET To the Mid-Island Co-op that donated money to purchase sewing machines for the Georgia Avenue Elementary School sewing program. Such a thoughtful, constructive, positive gesture to promote healthier attitudes and lifestyle to kids that need this helping hand. BOUQUET To all the people of Nanaimo who came out and supported the NRGH hospital auxiliary craft sale. We donated $6,300 because of your generosity. It makes all of our members so pleased that the craft items are appreciated by our community.

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BOUQUET As my appointment for winter service took an hour longer than advised, when I went to pay, I was told it was no charge. What a nice surprise for a senior on a fixed income. BOUQUET To the News Bulletin for its usual Christmas song book. Merry Christmas, everyone. BOUQUET To the lotto kiosk outside Wal-Mart. I purchase my girls’ bus passes there. They are always friendly and helpful. When my receipt was damaged, they cheerfully gave me a new one. BOUQUET To whoever found and turned in my black purse to Wal-Mart customer service with everything intact. Thank you, to a special kind of person who has given me back faith in humanity. BOUQUET To the kind women who initiated the Fill a Bag purse project. Such a clever, generous and thoughtful initiative that will be a useful yet luxurious gift to so many. BOUQUET To the wonderful staff at Woodgrove Crossign Co-op gas station. You are terrific and I love coming to get my gas there. BOUQUET To the people at Hartmann and Company for the beautiful work they did installing a new shelf in my cabinet. BOUQUET To the City of Nanaimo public works department for replacing a burnedout street light as soon as I reported it. BOUQUET To Applecross vet hospital for the care and compassion and support we received through the loss of our cat. You made a difficult day much easier for us. BOUQUET To Edith who helped me with a knitting problem at Michaels and then gave me her mittens. What an angel.

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

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BOUQUET To the Mid Island Tai Chi Club. Their generous donation toward our food program will greatly benefit the students of Georgia Avenue Elementary School.

This week’s winner:

SHIRLEY WHITE wins a bouquet from Turley’s Florist.

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Nov. 26, 1932 - Dec. 9 2015

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It is with profound sadness that the Lawlor family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2015 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 63 years, George. Dorothy was a loving mother of 4 children; Karen, Kathy (Brian), Bob (Patti), Dianne (Bruce); 10 grandchildren, Niki (Tony), Mike (Juanita), Samantha (Ryan), Janine (Tyler), Kabri (Brodie), Dani (Clay), Paige (Jesse), Brady, Lauren, Reid; great grandchildren, Rylie, Dakota, Desirae, Austin, Emmett, Addison, Hudson; sisters, Jean, Joyce, and brother Bob (Mary). She was an extraordinary wife and mother who devoted her life to the well-being of her family. She provided a welcoming home, always offering food when you arrived. There were weekly lunches with daughters and granddaughters. She enjoyed Friday night evenings with friends, her weekly bridge and Shells golf group. Dorothy loved family gatherings. Family always came first. She will be deeply missed. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers on the 3rd floor of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Dr. Steve Beerman and Dr. Scott Nielson. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to cancer research, Heart and Stroke, or Covenant House. I Walked With You As Long As I Could I walked with you as long as I could. Our years were many, our days were good. I watched you fade slowly day by day; My heart wept tears, I hid them away. I could not show you weakness or grief, I gave you strength and staunch belief. God took your hand and we had to part. He eased your pain, but He broke my heart. I wanted you with me for a few more years. God knew how I felt, but He knew best. He took you home so you could rest. Life goes on, I know it’s true, But it’s not the same since I lost you. Your beautiful memories I will treasure forever, Of the happy days when we were together. With an aching heart I whisper low, I love you and miss you so.

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t is with sadness and yet joy that we announce the passing of Beatrice Evelyn Smoker (nee McLachlin) on Dec. 5, 2015 at the age of 92. Sadness because we will miss her, joy because she is in the presence of her Lord. Bea was born to Gertrude and Neil McLachlin May 12, 1023 in Ogema, Sask. She grew up in Saskatoon where she received her education. She is survived by her loving husband Harold of 66 years, also by her children, Gordon (Sandi), Donald (Margaret), five grandchildren, Jason (Tara), Terry, Amanda (Marc) Sequin, James (Siobhan), Brendan (Andrea) and six great grand-children. She also leaves behind her nieces, Betty Mills of Regina, and Patricia Fletcher of Vernon. Bea moved to Vancouver in 1942 where she worked as a Stenographer for the Vancouver Police Dept., then moving on to H.A. Seniors Consulting Engineering Firm where she met Harold. They were married October 29, 1949. In August of 1950 they moved to Nanaimo where Harold worked at H.R. McMillan Pulp Mill. They attended First Baptist Church where Bea served the Lord faithfully in various capacities. In the community she worked in the Government Agent’s office as a Court Stenographer, Health Center and then the Cancer Clinic until her retirement. Bea will be remembered for her sharp mind, her love of knowledge, her love of people, her love of her Lord, her curiosity, her ready sense of humor and most of all for her devotion to Harold, her family and the people with whom she crossed paths. Many young people were helped by her wisdom when they were going through some difficult times. The family would like to thank FBC for their prayers and kindness through illness as well as those PCU staff and Hospice volunteers for their competent and compassionate care. A service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 1650 Waddington Road at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to BC Children’s Hospital or the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Roney Pop de Abreu March 13, 1964 – December 8, 2015 It saddens me to announce the untimely death of my beloved husband, best friend, and love of my life Roney Pop de Abreu. Roney was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 13, 1964 and passed away on December 8, 2015 from complications following an emergency surgery. Roney is survived by his loving wife Rose and daughters Fernanda and Natalia. During this difficult time, we are thankful for the support of our family, friends, and the staff at Let’s Eat Guilt-Free. To offer a condolence to the family, please visit www.telfordsnanaimo.com Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In loving Memory

Paul B. Monkman, BA, LL.B Feb. 25, 1965 ~ Dec. 20, 2010

This day is remembered & quietly kept, no words are needed, we shall never forget, Those we love do not go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, yet always near, still loved, still missed, & so very dear. Love forever: Mom, Theresa, Marc & families

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WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT NOV 7th Anyone witnessing or having any information relating to a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on November 7, 2015 at 11:45 A.M. on Seventh Street and Old Victoria Road in the City of Nanaimo, BC involving a possible grey SUV vs bicycle, please contact Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation at 604-464-3333

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Heath Law LLP requires a full time Legal Assistant with a minimum of three years’ experience in the area of Litigation.

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INFORMATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THE S&A Group is currently looking for a professional and eager Administrative Assistant for a rapidly expanding company in Vancouver,BC! -Data Entry -Schedule meetings Answer and direct phone calls -Prepare scheduled reports -Filing, faxing, scanning, email correspondences -Strong use of Microsoft Office and other office management systems Job Requirements - -Must have Microsoft office experience -1-2+ years administrative assistant experience -Provide exceptional customer service -Must have good organization skills -Multi-task in a fast working environment -Must have experience in Excel -Must be able to pass a full background check -Must be computer literate Starting Pay is $27.00 - $29.00 p/hour. Paid Holidays and benefits after 90 days. Please send your resume to : daveclaerhout11@hotmail.com

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Applications will be accepted to Ĺľll current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future employment opportunities. How to apply Please forward a resume by e-mail to Paul *ernon Human 5esources *eneralist at paul.gernon@cermaq.com, or fax (250) 286-0042. Please state Saltwater Husbandry Technician in the subject line. Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

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Williams said he wants his team to play loose, push the basketball on offence and be difficult to play against on defence. “That’s still kind of evolving as I see what we look like as we go,” he said. Dover’s boys host the Barsby Blazers in an exhibition game tonight (Dec. 17) at 7 p.m. at the Dover Bay Secondary School gym.

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Basketball is back and Nanaimo high school teams are ready to crowd the court. The city’s five high schools feature eight senior teams this season. Dover Bay, Wellington and Nanaimo District have boys’ and girls’ teams, while Woodlands and John Barsby have boys’ squads. Here’s the News Bulletin’s annual high school hoops preview:

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The Dover Bay Dolphins senior AAAA boys made their case as an early-season favourite, placing second at the tough Welcome Back Tournament in Duncan last week. Dover is still finding its b-ball legs. Practices weren’t full contact until last week because a handful of players were busy winning provincial bronze medals on the volleyball court. “That athleticism and commitment has translated. They had a successful season there, and hopefully we can translate it over to here,” said Carson Williams, coach of the Dover senior boys’ basketball team. “The energy and focus has been good, they’re excited, they really want to get going.” The Dolphins are a veteran group, with five returnees, all “heavy minute-getters” from a year ago, the coach said. “The five guys who are returning have all been excellent leaders and are really doing a good job showing people how Dover Bay likes to practise and play.” Sweet-shooting guard Ryan MacDonald will be an offensive leader for Dover, while forward Jeff Webb will provide scoring and rebounding in the paint. Guard Quinn Mirau and hard-working vet Miles Huynh are other guys who will be counted on.

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Dover’s senior girls are saying ‘aloha’ to basketball season. The team is in Oahu, Hawaii, this week, and plays St. Francis there today (Dec. 17). Rick Hart, coach of the Dover senior AAA girls, had been planning the trip for the team since last spring and said he was looking forward to it. “It’s always good to play American teams. Usually they’re just a little more skilled all the way around and a little smarter and stuff,” he said. “So I think it will be a good experience FOR BASKETBALL for us to play scores and stats, some different please visit www. teams.” nanaimobulletin.com. He coached Dover’s junior girls last year and after a strong season, they move up to form the core of the senior team. There are two Grade 12 vets who are key players – post player Elise Angelucci and swing player Rose Plensky – and the newcomers include point guard Madeline Hart and shooting guard Sophia Fan. The coach said he tries to keep things simple at this stage of the season, focusing on defence and rebounding, and taking care of the basketball and making good decisions in the offensive end. “We’re just playing everybody and getting some experience, so it’s going pretty good, I think,” Rick Hart said. “We have a good, athletic crew and they’re really keen.” Dover’s home opener is Jan. 7, when the Alberni Armada visit for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff.

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Nanaimo District Islanders centre Callum Gemma, right, scores overtop of a Claremont Spartans opponent last Friday at Cowichan Secondary School.

The Nanaimo District Islanders senior boys will just worry about the things they can control on the court right now. Coach Jacob Thom was asked about the team’s top-10 provincial ranking, but said he didn’t want to talk about it, and that it was too early in the season to judge that sort of thing. For now, the Islanders just want to practise and play, as they get in more game action than usual with an early start to the season. “It means more games…” said Thom. “It’s going to be good for us in the long run.” Players are moving the ball around pretty well for this time of the year, but can be more consistent in that area, the coach said. He would also like to see the Islanders get more aggressive with their rebounding. The Islanders have had ample opportunity to play all their guys and are still figuring out which players are capable of playing big minutes and filling key roles. The team is led by its Grade 12 captains – centre Callum Gemma will pose matchup problems for most teams and forward Max Reed goes hard to the hoop and contributes in all phases of the game. Another forward, Anders Cederberg, will provide secondary scoring, and contributors in the backcourt include Will Fridriksson and James Robinson. “It’s going to be more of a team effort this year for us,” Thom said. “It doesn’t really matter who scores … it’s going to be by committee.” The Islanders host the Mount Douglas Rams in exhibition action Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Nanaimo District Secondary School gym. NANAIMO DISTRICT GIRLS

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The Nanaimo District Islanders senior girls can be competitive through their work ethic on the court. The team is young and short on scoring depth, but will only improve over the course of a tough senior AA schedule. “They’re excited and they’re really willing to work hard in practice,” said Jenna Carver, who will co-coach the team this season with Alix Stupich. “We have a lot of strong players and a lot of girls that are willing to show up and give their best effort, which is something that we ask for every day.” Grade 12 post player Natasha Jensen is the leader and top scorer and will be counted on to “take control on the court,” said the coach. Shooting guard Janessa Swan will be looked to for secondary scoring and swing player The News BulleTiN Jenna Falkenberg Nanaimo District Islandprovides high ers forward Natasha Jensen energy and scordrives to the basket during a ing. Other contributors include road game this month. guards Taylor Olsen and Marina Andersen. The coaches said it’s a versatile group, with players willing to take on different roles to help the team. “We just need to learn to play together more, and I think that’s going to come over time,” Carver said. “We’re focused on getting better each day at practice and using each game as an opportunity to get better.” The Islanders’ next home game will be against the Isfeld Ice in the new year, but scheduling hasn’t been finalized.


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Wellington’s senior AAA boys have been among the city’s busiest basketball teams this fall, with plenty of game action already under their belts. “We’ve put a lot of time and effort in,” said Luke Letham, coach of the Wildcats. “The boys are finding out what’s working.” They’re finding success, he said, when they are able to share the basketball and keep it moving around the court. That’s because the ’Cats have numerous capable contributors. The boys One of the leaders is are finding point guard out what’s Hayden Jeffrey, who working. was chosen MVP at the Junior AllNative Tournament earlier this year in Nanaimo. Alex Staniforth and Daniel Goodman are two key forwards, both able to contribute scoring and rebounding. Shooting guard Ryder Jenks will also play important minutes. The Wildcats were one of two Nanaimo teams to reach the provincial championships in 2015 – the NDSS boys were the other – and Welly intends on making a return trip. “We had a pretty good run [last year],” said Staniforth. “Now that we’re all older and we’re a better team, it should be a fun year.” Wellington’s boys visit the Barsby Blazers on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m at the John Barsby Secondary School gym.

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WELLINGTON GIRLS

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Wellington Wildcats player Alex Staniforth scores overtop of a Kwalikum Kondors opponent during exhibition action earlier this month at the Wellington Secondary School gymnasium.

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For the Woodlands Eagles, it isn’t just another basketball season – it’s their last season. With Woodlands Secondary School slated for closure in the spring, the Eagles boys will provide the last chance to cheer at the gymnasium. “We’re using that as motivation to push us through the rest of the year,” said Dan Bown, Eagles coach. This fall, he asked his guys if they want to be “just another team that played at Woodlands,” or a team that made a statement. “We’re taking it to heart and we’re trying to leave a lasting mark on the school.” Wins will be hard to come by. Some restructuring of leagues has pushed Woodlands (and John Barsby) up to the senior AAA division against traditionally higher-tiered teams such as Wellington and Nanaimo District.

The Wellington Wildcats are trying to find ways to scratch and claw and stay in basketball games early this year. The senior AAA girls have an overhauled roster and the players are still figuring out how they fit together. “The girls haven’t really played together very much, so they’ve got to start to trust each other and build that sense of team…” said Nicole McRae, the team’s coach. “We’ve got some people in the right spots, we just need to jell. We need to come together.” The ’Cats have lost some games this fall, but they won a couple in tournament action last weekend and are showing commitment to improvement. Olivia Mjaaland is the team’s veteran leader and best player and is fearless driving the paint. She is joined by fellow returnees Shaneeka Swift, who will provide secondary scoring from the shooting guard position, and Mccalli Franklin, who can rebound and score. Sabrina Milligan, though a Grade 12, is new to the team and has been an immediate contributor in the backcourt. Shaylie Jobbagy is a promising Grade 10 forward. “The girls are hard-working. They don’t quit; they’re always giving it their all…” McRae said. “It doesn’t matter what the score is, they don’t stop. They keep trying to execute, they keep trying to run their offence, work hard on D, and that’s the

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Wellington Wildcats player Shaylie Jobbagy goes in for a layup during a game Tuesday at Ballenas Secondary School.

best thing you can have as a coach, is girls that want to work hard and want to play.” Wellington Secondary School will host its annual Superball tournament Jan. 7-9. Look for game times in upcoming issues of the News Bulletin.

“I’m just taking it as it is,” said Bown. “You can’t really argue who you’re facing … You’ve just got to go out and play.” Point guard Jordan Cox will be Woodlands’ primary ball handler and scorer, while forward Max MacKay will bring toughness, rebounding and scoring. Shooting guard Ardel Cabusas and forward Ben Whiting are other contributors. The coach said the group can achieve its goals if it works hard and applies what it learns in practice to games. “We’re a team in progress…” Bown said. “We’ve still got a lot of work to put in to get to where we want to be by season’s end.” Woodlands hosts the Nanaimo District Islanders on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Woodlands Secondary School gym. Woodlands wasn’t able to put together a senior girls’ team this season.

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Neighbours meet on the b-ball court The Nanaimo District Islanders started their regular season by getting the better of the Barsby Blazers. NDSS beat Barsby by a blowout score Tuesday night at the John Barsby Secondary School gym. Winston Gardiner scored 17 and Nick Hunter added 15 points for ND, while Michael Wyse led Barsby with 11. In Parksville, the Wellington Wildcats defeated the Ballenas Whalers 87-76. Alex Staniforth scored 27 points and Hayden Jeffrey added 18. In the first game of the doubleheader at Ballenas Secondary, Wellington’s girls were defeated by a blowout score. Olivia Mjaaland was top scorer for the Wildcats with 11 points. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Barsby Blazers forward Ibrahim Herwi, left, is defended by Nanaimo District Islanders opponent Nick Hunter during Tuesday’s senior AAA league game at the John Barsby Secondary School gym.

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The Barsby Blazers were able to surprise some teams last year, but now, playing one tier higher, upsets will be harder to come by. John Barsby Secondary School’s senior boys have a largely rebuilt roster this year as they make the jump to the AAA division. “Things that we might have done earlier last year, because we were a more veteran team, this year we’re just in our basic set,” said Brian Lennox, the team’s coach. “Our offence is pretty simplistic. We just try to get guys in spots, try to minimize our weaknesses and play to our strengths.” The Blazers have the ability to be tough defensively, but the consistency isn’t yet where it needs to be. The communication has to improve, the coach said, and “we’ve also got to be competing on every possession. Right now we’re not there.” Michael Wyse is the team’s primary scorer, but whereas in the past he was a shooting guard, now he’s being asked to take on an expanded role as point guard. Forward Brendon Dumont will be an all-around contributor and another forward, Ibrahim Herwi, will also chip in points. Alex Bonnetplume and Austin Olson, now that their football season is over, will be looked upon to play important minutes on the basketball court. The Blazers play an exhibition game against the Dover Bay Dolphins today (Dec. 17) at 7 p.m. at the Dover Bay Secondary School gymnasium. John Barsby won’t put a senior girls’ team on the court this season.

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’Twas eight days till Christmas It was eight days till Christmas; All through the Hub City, News Bulletin readers Were feeling self-pity. The latest print issue Brought dissatisfaction ’Cause Ian Thorpe’s column Was missing in action! Readers puzzled and puzzed, Asked, “How could it be so? It’s a Thorpe Report Thursday! So where did it go?” Had readers been naughty? Why, no! They’d been nice! Yet their favourite column Had been sacrificed! The sports editor Grinch, Is to blame, it turns out, He gave Ian time off! Now, what’s that all about? Well, our columnist Thorpe Isn’t sitting home idly He’s working on something That will be loved widely… His Thorpe Report poem! It’s a Christmas tradition! All the city’s sports names! Not a single omission! It’s got size and scope You can hardly believe. It arrives at your doorstep Next week, Christmas eve.

Clippers play at home The Nanaimo Clippers play their last home game of 2015 this week. The Clips host the Prince George Spruce Kings on Friday (Dec. 18) in a 7 p.m. faceoff at Frank Crane Arena. They then visit the Victoria Grizzlies the next night before they get a 10-day

holiday break. “Guys are getting antsy to get home, but we’ve got a job to do this week,” said Sheldon Rempal, Clippers forward. The team hosted the Cowichan Valley Capitals last night after press time. Visit www.nanaimobulletin .com/sports.

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Dash cams at top of motorist gift lists filled with techno gadgets Santa will doubtless be dashing about delivering dash cams by the dozen, as they are top of many gift wish lists this year. Most people see the onboard cameras, which continuously record the driver’s view of the road through the windshield, as a great way of gathering video evidence in the event of a collision. Internet websites featuring often hair-raising video of dramatic crashes are drawing viewers in their millions. Thousands of eyewitness videos featuring car crashes, narrow escapes, and even staged crashes designed to commit insurance fraud have been uploaded to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and dash cam dedicated websites. The cheapest units start from as little as $30 but as is always the case with technology, you only get what you pay for. Testing by the Driveway team shows that for less than $100, you can get a serviceable camera for your car. However, if you want to install a more sophisticated version that records such information as date/time, speed, G-forces and location then get ready to spend more than $200. Yours truly bought a BlackVue DR3500-Full HD system, which retails for more than $400. I would recommend it for commercial fleets and people like me who want to record trips for

editing into vacation videos or, in my case, test car MP3 players through USB ports. Even late models may video reports. only have one USB plug in. Rick Francouer, president of 360 Fabrication in AbbotsRocketek Canada is one of many brands now selling ford, customized mine for easy and quick installation high output adaptors that use cigarette lighter in different test vehicles. He recommends that no slots to supply power to devices such as GPS Navimatter what the unit costs professional installation is gation unit. For under $20, it plugs into the lighter advisable to ensure it doesn’t fail when you need it. slot and duplicates it, providing two slots for devices “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of to draw direct power plus two additional USB slots. people, of all ages and all walks of life, installing I’ve used mine around the world with great success, systems, and the reason is simple, there enabling me to run mobile navigation are so many acts of stupidity on the road devices and play my iPod through every day, protecting yourself with a viaudio systems via the Auxiliary Input sual record of your good driving habits is point. important in disputes with other drivers Factory installed navigation systems or your insurance agency. can add thousands to your new car’s “We have dozens of clients who have sticker price. Your local electronics made a $300 investment that’s paid tens warehouse of choice will put you on of thousands in dividends when they are the road with a guidance unit for less able to prove innocence in a disputed than $200. Internet websites accident. In many jurisdictions, visual eviTwo more ideas. There are no shortage dence is preferable to spoken testimony.” featuring often of books for auto enthusiasts but ICBC spokesman Joanna Linsangan hair-raising video if you are looking for a fun read try admits dash cams provide useful inforof dramatic crashes Driven Mind by Garry Sowerby, who mation but cautions drivers do not to rely along with his wife Lisa Calvi occatoo much on footage as it’s not admissi- are drawing viewers sionally appears in these pages. Garry in their millions. ble as evidence in court. is an ‘adventure driver’ and his book “We will take a look at anything that records 50 great stories about his road Keith Morgan drivers can provide in evidence and every trips around the world (Published by once a while we do see dash cam footOdyssey International ISBN 978-0-9733358-1-1 at $20 age. But this technology is susceptible to manipulation - http://adventuredrive.ca/drivenmind). and provides only a narrow view.” Finally, driving shoes. Yes, there is such a thing and A written report on such things as weather conditions I have three pairs. Watch for a more detailed analysis and all circumstances are still extremely important of their value to everyday drivers in the New Year but when filing a claim. check out these beauties now. Piloti has a large range While looking at dashcams we came across some selling for around $150 but these Luxury Mille shoes other techno gadgets in demand which last minute are to die for at $400 a pair! gift shoppers might want to consider. Older cars are keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca rarely designed to power today’s smart phones and

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Rachel Scheibel, who plays Cinnabon in Nanaimo Theatre Group’s pantomime production of The Emperor’s New Clothes, left, Tasha Ballantyne, who plays Peter, and Kelly Kijek, as Dame Sally Sew N Sew consult the magic book on advice to defeat the evil count while Carolyn Kuhn, who plays Fairy Silkenlace, peeks over them.

ake noise. Boo. Cheer. Jeer. This kind of behaviour isn’t just accepted during pantomime performances, it’s encouraged. At the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s pantomime adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes, actors said they expect people to shout out. And while the audience members have fun in their seats the actors will be having fun on stage bringing their kooky characters to life. “It think it’s just fun to play a character over the top and eccentric,” said Rachel Scheibel, who is Cinnabon, the Emperor’s fashion advisor. Carolyn Kuhn plays Fairy Silkenlace. Her character is invisible to the actors but audience members can see her. She depends on directions from audience members given to the actors on stage to help her guide the side of good. “This is a chance for kids to come and they don’t have to worry about being really quiet in their seats. They can call out and enjoy it,” said Kuhn. “It is such a fun, colourful show that it would be sad to miss.” Audience members are

encouraged to boo when the bad guys make an entrance and shout out clues to help the fairy. Kuhn said the fourth wall that usually separates the audience and actors during performances doesn’t exist in pantomimes. Although the pantomime has been “jazzed up a bit” from the original, it still has the same morals and lessons about vanity and kindness for the kids to absorb, she said. Tasha Ballantyne, who plays Peter Sew N Sew, said during the performance the actors and audience members can feed off each other’s energy, ramping up the fun. “We are having a blast,” she said. Her character helps battle Count Cross Stitch who fools the Emperor. With the help of his magic book and friends Peter helps good triumph. The original play, The Emperor’s New Clothes, was written by Hans Christian Andersen. It was crafted into the pantomime tradition by Nanaimo Theatre Group members Ian Matthews, Peggy Harris and Sheila Coultish. The writers had to tweak the story to flesh out the character of Dame Sew N Sew more and use fewer locations because of stage size constraints.

“It isn’t a panto story, so we used it as a base and built the story around it,” said Matthews. The main theme that the writers ensured to include was good versus evil. Kelly Kijek plays Dame Sew N Sew, the go-to fashion expert for the Emperor. “The whole thing has been a blast to be able to camp it up and let it go to the cartoony aspect,” he said. “I think it will just be a harmless riot. I think it will be loud in a cheery sort of way.” Although Kijek has performed in Nanaimo Theatre Group productions before, he never acted in a panto. He was inspired to perform in the pantomime after reading the memoir of Stephen Fry and his experiences with panto productions in the ’80s while attending Cambridge University. The Emperor’s New Clothes pantomime premiers Friday (Dec. 18) at 7:30 at the Bailey Studio, located at 2373 Rosstown Road. It shows Dec. 18-20, Dec. 26-30 at 7:30 and matinees are Dec. 19, 20, 26 and 27. A special New Year’s Eve show is 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. Tickets are $16, except the New Year’s show which is $25. Call 250-758-7224 or go to www.nanaimotheatre group.ca. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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On the darkest day of the year, Vancouver Island singers will bring a little light into people’s lives with music. Residents can enjoy the operatic voice of Cowichan Valley singer Cari Burdett and the melodic voices of Nanaimo singers Sarah Wood and Talia Bowell during the Winter Solstice

Concert with Cari Burdett and Friends Sunday (Dec. 20). “It’s going to be a great evening of music and I’m hoping to fill the house,” said Burdett. She studied classical voice and opera. However, Burdett said she possesses a collaborative spirit and sought greater opportunities to mix genres and work with other artists. This collaborative passion comes through on her latest album, Magnolia. It’s a merging of opera, jazz and folk. On the album she sings a mix of classic and

original songs. “I don’t shy away from opera, but I don’t sing opera. I’m just trying to be honest about all the parts of myself,” said Burdett. “I’m trying to find a way not being shy about my operatic training but not being exclusive. I am not afraid of layers. I adore them. I think they create different colours.” Burdett is also a music producer, teacher and owner of the Lila Music Centre. She also founded the Cowichan Community Threshold Singers, a group of people who

It was like an arrow that shot to my heart. sing to terminally ill patients. She started the group eight years ago, inspired by Kate Munger who started the original Threshold Singers group in the United States. “It was like an arrow that shot to my heart,”

said Burdett about why she started the group in Cowichan. “We go to care homes and sing at people’s bedsides. It basically is about offering love.” Offering love and sharing people’s holiday wishes is also a big part of Burdett’s winter solstice concert. During the concert she invites audience members to write down their wishes or prayers for the coming year. These sentiments are placed in a box and Burdett and the other performers take them out one at a time and create a song out of them. “It’s quite a beautiful

moment,” said Burdett. During the concert people can expect to listen to a diverse selection of music. The performers will sing classic fiddle and piano songs, a rendition of The Beatles’ Here Comes The Sun, Baby It’s Cold Outside, and others. “It’s a journey. It’s not one genre. It’s a mixture,” she said. The concert is at 7 p.m. at the Harbour City Theatre, located at 25 Victoria Rd. Tickets are $24.15 and are available at www. schmoozeproductions. com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo’s culture and heritage department is offering residents and visitors a new guide to view some of the oldest residential buildings in the Old City Quarter. The new brochure, A Walk Through Time: Your Guide to Nanaimo’s Old City Heritage Walk, is one of eight heritage tours created by the city to shed light on the Harbour City’s diverse cultural heritage. Of the eight tours, one is a biking tour and another is a driving tour, but the rest are for walkers. “It covers all the core areas downtown and the outlying areas. It’s been about 15 years to put these all in place. It all started with the downtown one,” said Chris Sholberg, City of Nanaimo’s culture and heritage planner. The tour features 36 locations, mostly historical residences and is 6.1 kilometres long. Scholberg said it can take up to three hours, depending on people’s walking speed.

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The first spot identified on the walk is the Manson residence on Selby Street. The original home was a modest worker’s cottage built between 1885 and 1887. According to the brochure, renovations to the home include a front verandah and gable and late-Victorian posts. Modern doors and windows have also been added, but the original cottage is still visible from the side of the house. Although workers made their home in the area, it also attracted wealthier citizens. “It tended to be one of the

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DAYS A WEEK (Open 7 Days a OPEN Week) 7Regular Store Hours: HC/NDN PRODUCTION DEPT: Ad Builder Info Extra Christmas Hours: & Sat 10-6 Created by: TC Modifi ed by:Dec 2nd20 proof10-6 by: 525noon-5pm, TerminalMon-Wed Avenue Sun • Dec 21-23 10-9 • Dec 24 & 26 10-5 Sun Mon-Wed 10-6pm, Thu-Sat 10-9pm Thurs & Fri 10-9 • Sun 12-5 (across from the Casino)

Extended Christmas “You will get luckier here” Hours:

250-754-300310am-9pm daily starting Dec. 16 24 until 5pm OPEN 7 DAYSDec. A WEEK Mon-Wed & Sat 10-6 Thurs & Fri 10-9 • Sun 12-5

HC/NDN PRODUCTION Extended Christmas Hours: DEPT: Ad Builder Info Created by: TC

10am-9pm daily starting Dec. 16 Dec. 24 until 5pm

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www.nanaimobulletin.com

Stocking for Stuffers the

s a m t s i r h C y Merr

Please join

Annual Junior Golf Pass

Leonard Krog MLA

$

and Staff at his

Nanaimo Constituency Office Open House

99

plus taxes

Including Range Pass

4-77 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo Thursday, December 17th, 2015 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 250-714-0630

$

149

plus taxes

“I hope the kindness you’ve given to others returns many blessings and may peace, hope and love follow you and yours this coming year.” Any donation of non-perishable item will be donated to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank

Both rs Jr. offe e includ t a Golf H

Golfer

Purchase 5 rounds of golf

GET ONE ROUND FREE! 5 rounds of golf plus 5 range $ 95 tokens

Beban Park Golf Course

79

plus taxes

2280 Bowen Road 250-756-0108

w w w. b e b a n p a rkg o l f. c a Christmas specials valid until December 24th, 2015

Honour a Veteran with a Gift of Remembrance Give the gift that never stops saying Thank You for your service.

The Veteran’s Wall of Honour

A perfect gift for the Veteran in Your family. 12 Honour Plaques Remain

$195.

For those you love, only the best will do.

VANCOUVER ISLAND Admission: Adults $4, Students & Seniors $2, Children under 12, Veterans and current serving members of RCMP & Military FREE

MILITARY MUSEUM

Come See, Come Learn, Come Experience History 100 Cameron Rd., Nanaimo Phone: 250.753.3814

Hours of Operation: 10-3, Mon-Fri. 11-3, Sat.

WWW.VIMMS.CA

Holiday Season

DINNER BUFFET SPECIAL Dec. 18 - Jan. 3

4:30pm

to

8:30pm

Adult $17.95 Child $11.00* *Restrictions apply.

10%KOUPFF POICrder Over

Only $35 Cash

FREE

HOME

DELIVERY after 4:30pm minimum $35 order within 5km.

$5 OFF COUPON • Present this coupon for $5.00 off your PICK-UP ORDERS with min. $35.00 (before tax). • Can not combine with any other offers. • One coupon per order. #215-2000 ISLAND HIGHWAY (Brooks Landing) Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 3V5 • No cash value. Tel: (250) 756-9368

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday Friday / Saturday Sunday

11:00 am to 9:00 pm 11:00 am to 10:00 pm 11:00 am to 8:30 pm

250.756.9368

Tel: www.shcrestaurant.com

#215-2000 Island Hwy., at Brook’s Landing, Nanaimo B.C.

Country Club Centre 3200 Island Hwy North, Nanaimo, BC T 250-585-4460 • www.bernardcallebaut.com

Sew Merry. Sew Bright. Have yourself a crafty little Christmas with our selection of hand crafted gift & decorating ideas! Shop now for beautiful, functional window fashions, fabrics & crafts.

Save 10% Off

All purchases in store from from now through December 31st, 2015!

Boxing Day 25% off selected store items on December 26th, 2015!

Curtain Craft Unit 11-6908 Island Hwy., Nanaimo BC (by Cabela’s) www.curtaincraft01@gmail.com

250-933-3895 www.curtaincraft.com


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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin B11

NEED MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS? Sell us your unwanted gold jewellery

PAYING CASH FOR GOLD! GOLD COINS

SILVER COINS

We buy all gold coins. Prices based on coin condition and gold value. Inquiries invited. No obligations.

We buy all silver coins. Prices based on coin condition and silver value. Inquiries invited. No obligations.

USED JEWELRY & BROKEN GOLD • GOLD JEWELRY • ALL KARAT GOLD 9K TO 24K

PAYING CASH FOR GOLD

WATCHES!

SCRAP GOLD & SILVER

Gold Bars, Gold Coins, .9999 Gold, Gold Bangles, Gold Chains & Rings, 9k • 10k • 14k • 18k • 24k • .9999

Contemporary & Vintage

We buy all items of gold, silver & platinum, regardless of age or condition.

GOLD

(as old as 1912) BEST PRICES IN TOWN!

WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES • CLASSIC TIME PIECES

We’ll Buy All 20 years in Quantities business locally with someone of Gold you can Any TRUST!! Condition ~ Jeff Ross Owner Broken or Not

SILVER GUY DISCOUNT COIN & JEWELRY

619 Townsite Rd., Nanaimo

180 Craig St., Parksville

43 Station St., Duncan

250-591-5511

250-586-2555

250-597-8332

OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY

10:00AM to 5:00PM


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STEVE MARSHALL FORD LINCOLN $100 from each vehicle sold in December and January STEVE MARSHALL LINCOLN will be donated to the FORD BCSPCA

GEAR UP FOR WINTER WITH A NEW-TO-YOU RELIABLE 4x4 VEHICLE

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4

2011 Ford F150 4x4

STK#160102. WAS $17,995

STK#155361. WAS $28,995

STK#87400. WAS $28,995

NOW

NOW

NOW

15,888

$

2009 Ford Escape Limited

26,888

$

2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4

$

26,888

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 4x4

STK#160291. WAS $16,995

STK#87071. WAS $19,995

STK#87480. WAS $16,995

NOW

NOW

NOW

15,888

$

17,888

$

$

15,888


www.nanaimobulletin.com

Thursday, December 17, 2015

p i h s r o W f o s e c a l P Nanaimo

St. Philip by-the-Sea Anglican Church

250-390-3641 7113 Lantzville Road

DECEMBER 24TH Nativity Family Service, 4pm DECEMBER 24TH Midnight Mass, 11pm DECEMBER 25TH Christmas Celebration, 10am

St. Paul’s Anglican Church 29 CHURCH STREET A caring congregation worshipping in a heritage church.

Sunday, December 20th

7:00 p.m. - Service of Lessons & Carols

Christmas Eve

4:00 p.m. - Family Service 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 10:30 p.m. - Candlelight Service

Christmas Day

10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion with Carols

Nanaimo News Bulletin B13

Attend The Church Of Your Choice This Christmas.

Woodgrove Christian Community Church 7244 Lantzville Rd., Lantzville

THURS. DEC. 24TH, 7PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service SUN. DEC. 27TH, 10AM Worship Service Information call

250-390-2169 St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church 301 Machleary Street ~ 250-753-3570 stpetersnanaimo@shaw.ca./www.stpetersnanaimo.ca St. Peter’s Christmas/New Year’s Mass Schedule Christmas Eve ~ 5pm ~ 8pm ~ Midnight Christmas Day ~ 10:30am ~ 7pm New Year’s Eve ~ 5pm ~ Midnight New Year’s Day ~ 8:30am ~ 10:30am May Christ’s blessing be upon you as we join in celebration at this Holy time!

St. Andrew’s United Church 311 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo, 250-753-1924

December 24th 6:30pm Family Service 9:30pm Candlelight Service

Thursday, December 24th

Christmas Eve Service

6:30 pm at École Océane School 1951 Estevan Road, Nanaimo 250-729-0698

BRECHIN UNITED CHURCH 1998 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo SUNDAY DEC. 20th Worship Services 9am & 11am

WEDNESDAY DEC. 24 24th

We welcome you to

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 SERVICE TIMES Sunday 10am, 11am, & 6pm • Christmas Eve 7pm

250-716-SAVE (7283) • 520 Prideaux St., Nanaimo

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Rev. Foster Freed

~ 6234 Spartan Road - 250-390-2513 ~

Advent/Christmas Services

www.brechinunited.ca ****

Sunday, December 20th 10:30 am Slightly Messy (but) Merry Advent-ure

Christmas Eve Community Celebration 6pm & 8pm

1650 Waddington Rd, Nanaimo 250-753-0241 • www.fbcnanaimo.ca

250-754-9212

1300 Princess Royal Ave., Nanaimo | www.generations.ca

Thurs. Dec. 24th @ 6:30 pm

* Cider fellowship @ 6 pm

Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m. Family Service with Carols, Lessons & Candle Lighting

Trinity Catholic Church

6234 Spartan Road 250-390-2612 trinitycatholic@shaw.ca www.trinitynanaimo.com Please Join Us For Our Christmas and New Year’s Masses with Fr. Jozef Kobos CHRISTMAS EVE:

MASS 3:00 pm CHILDREN’S PAGEANT 5:00 pm CAROL SINGING 9:30 pm MIDNIGHT MASS 10:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY: 9:30 am SATURDAY 26/SUNDAY 27: 6:00 pm / 8 & 9 am NEW YEAR’S EVE/DAY: 6:00 pm & 10:00 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Canada

394 Shepherd Ave., Harewood • Church Office 754-9082

December 20th Fourth Sunday of Advent - 11:00 AM December 24th Christmas Eve - 7:30 PM

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Traditional Christmas Day Service

7 pm, Thursday, December 24th

10:00 am, Friday, December 25th


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www.nanaimobulletin.com

Happy Holidays Package

Switch and save over

550

$

Get the gift that keeps on entertaining: • Our most popular TV channels plus a Gateway HDPVR for two TVs • Internet 30 with our advanced WiFi modem • Try shomi free for 30 days and get another month on us**

for the first six months.*

Visit shaw.ca/holidaydeal or call 1-866-806-0031 for more details *Regular price for Popular TV & Internet 30, $133 per month not including hardware. Offer valid from November 10, 2015 – January 6, 2016. Conditions apply. Visit shaw.ca for details. **Regular rates apply after promotional period. Offer available to Shaw Internet or Television subscribers adding an additional service onto account. Customers will be billed beginning in month 3 and charged a regular rate of $8.99/month plus tax after the trial period.

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin B15

Call 250.755.6969 Operation Red Nose Nanaimo hosted by

DASHER LEVEL SPONSORS

DANCER LEVEL SPONSORS

Call 9:00 pm to 3:00 am Nov. 27 & 28 Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and 31

MEDIA PARTNERS

Join our Team! VOLUNTEER Today! 250.740.6572 www.pacificsportvi.com

NSM

Supporting Operation Red Nose Where We Have the Drive for You !

Leonard Krog MLA (Nanaimo)

ENJOY a safe & happy Holiday Season

4-77 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo Phone: 250-714-0630 leonard.krog.mla@leg.bc.ca

2535 Bowen Rd., 250.758.3361 w w w. n a n a i m o h o n d a . c o m

Heated | Convenient | Secure

HAVE A SAFE RIDE HOME THIS

Holiday Season

1-888-430-8934

www.selfstorage.ca

250.729.8225

5775 Turner Road, Nanaimo V9T 6L8

WWW.LONGWOODBREWPUB.COM

Coastal Community is very proud to support Operation Red Nose!

Come Home SAFE This Holiday CALL OPERATION RED NOSE

Nanaimo Sheet Metal Custom Metal Fabrication 1871 East Wellington Rd. 250-754-4311 All the staff would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday.

Michelle Stilwell Teaching Safe Driving for a Lifetime

Be responsible and make that call #8-4376 Boban Drive 250-729-9397

Doug Routley, MLA Nanaimo~North Cowichan

CALL OPERATION RED NOSE

FOR A SAFE RIDE HOME. Unit 112 50 Tenth St Nanaimo BC V9R 6L1 Phone 250.716.5221 Fax 250.716.5222

Box 269 | #1 – 16 High St Ladysmith BC V9G 1A2 Phone 250.245.9375 Fax 250.245.8164

4123 Wellington Rd. 250-758-6585

Enjoy The Season & Always Plan Your Ride Home www.jphyundainanaimo.com

Auto * Commercial * Residential “Your Glass Services Provider of Choice”

6450 North Island Hwy. North Nanaimo (250) 390-2204 broconanaimo@shaw.ca

Wishing you a safe and happy Holiday Season!

MLA Parksville-Qualicum Michelle.Stilwell.MLA@leg.bc.ca @Stilwell 2013 facebook.com/MichelleStilwellMLA

2B-1209 Island Hwy. E. Parksville • 250-248-2625

Sands Funeral Chapel Respect... for you, your family and your community. 1 Newcastle Ave.

250-753-2032

Drink responsibly and enjoy a safe and happy Holiday Season.


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total obligation of $26,134. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of July 1, 2015 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, ◊, ≥, ◆, §, ≈ The Be Your Own Santa Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a Purchase Price of $27,790 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $267 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $27,790. ◊Holiday Bonus Cash of $500 is available until December 31, 2015, on most new 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016 Chrysler 200, Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE Plus, Durango, Charger SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Viper and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≥3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX with a Purchase Price of $21,998/$19,998/$22,498 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $62/$56/$63 with a cost of borrowing of $3,706/$3,369/$3,790 and a total obligation of $25,704/$23,367/$26,288. ◆3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $25,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $70 with a cost of borrowing of $3,733 and a total obligation of $29,231. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $21,998 financed at 6.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $101 for a

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HOLIDAY BONUS CASH◊ ON MOST MODELS

CANADA’S #1-SELLING MINIVAN FOR OVER 31 YEARS %

LEGENDARY JEEP CAPABILITY

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $34,540.§

CANADA’S FAVOURITE CROSSOVER^

2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $32,140.§

AFFORDABLE LUXURY

2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX

%

Starting from price for 2016 Chrysler 200 C shown: $30,140.§

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