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Easton Campbell, left, high fives Santa Claus, while mother Megan looks on. Even though he’s gearing up for a full workload on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus still found time to visit children at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital last Thursday, arriving via B.C. Emergency Health Services ambulance helicopter. Jolly Old St. Nicholas visited children and handed out stuffed animals.

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Members of Nanaimo’s aboriginal community hope that the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report means the community can move forward and heal. The commission, established to examine abuses suffered by First Nations children at residential schools, released its final report last week. A preliminary report with 94 recommendations was released in June. Nanaimo resident Vicky Stevens, 72, an Ojibwa First Nation member and residential school survivor, said she was taken away at age six to attend a Jesuit-run school in Spanish, Ont. Stevens said she was beaten and never saw her parents and grandmother again. She said the report is “a door that has

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Organizations offer alternatives to typical Christmas gifts BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Sources for thinking outside the gift box often aren’t found in the shopping malls, which helps avoid lineups and jammed parking lots. It’s hard to go wrong with giving books at Christmas – they don’t have to be new, either. Rummaging through used book stores can unearth old treasures and purchasers can promote literacy buying from stores like Literacy Central Vancouver Island’s Well Read Books in downtown Nanaimo. Supporting Canadian producers, artists and

authors, especially those in Nanaimo and on the Island, is easy at Strong Nations, located on Island Diesel Way. The company started as a home-based online book retailer, but evolved into a publishing house for aboriginal writers from across Canada. Strong Nations also retails handbags, clothing, jewelry, teas, chocolates, art and even puppets. There is a large section of aboriginal books for teachers, researchers, post-secondary students and those who want to improve their understanding and knowledge of First Nations culture.

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“That’s exactly what we’re all about is building bridges across cultures,” said Terri Mack, store coowner. Support people overseas by buying a goat or chickens for a family in an impoverished nation. Organizations, such as Plan Canada, handle the purchase and delivery of farm livestock, including goats, chickens, sheep and pigs plus training in livestock management, allowing families to start small breeding and production businesses that provide financial security. Please visit https://plancanada.ca. Global Village in Longwood Station focuses on

fair trade products from South America, India, Southeast Asia and Africa. Most everything in the store is handmade and there’s a story behind most products. Arghand soap is handmade by women in Afghanistan. “There was a woman who was over in Afghanistan, who was a reporter, and she started this business up,” said Joan Hiemstra, Global Village operations manager. “The women produce it and there’s a church somewhere down in the States that imports it … and now here we are on Vancouver Island selling that soap.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Members of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce viewed houses across the Harbour City to choose the best Christmas light displays. Judging took place Wednesday evening, with first place awarded to 6425 Dover Rd. In second and third place, respectively, are 1205 Townsite Rd. and 921 Cadogan St. Earning honourable mentions are 6247 Olympia Way, 2172 Duggan Rd., 520 Churchill Ave., and 1755 Harvest Pl. Laird Wheaton provided a vehicle for judges to use to view the light displays. Congratulations to the winners. The chamber of commerce encourages residents to view the Christmas light displays. A map is also available online through our website at www.nanaimo bulletin.com.

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Pennywhistle easy on the ears

Tim LaNDEr a fixture in downtown. by Karl yu The News BulleTiN

f you happen to hear a sweet, flutelike melody when you’re walking on Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo, it is likely coming from Tim Lander’s pennywhistle. Originally hailing from Chipstead, near London, U.K., Lander says he became “fed up” with the dreariness of London. He came to Canada 51 years ago and moved to Nanaimo 35 years ago. The pennywhistle is a traditional street musician’s instrument and derives its name from the fact people would charge a penny a song in the 19th century, said Lander. His path to the pennywhistle began after his brother sold him a little wooden flute for $6 when he was 21. It was something he said he really got into. He also played the piccolo, but it was very loud and it was making him go deaf. Lander confesses the pennywhistle was originally a substi-

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Tim Lander can be seen playing the pennywhistle on Commercial Street, with his trusted ally Doggie at his side. While he has written poetry in the past, a stroke he suffered means he can’t write anymore.

tute instrument. “The piccolo needed to be re-padded, so I sent it away to be re-padded and it was going to take a couple of months and I bought a pennywhistle, just to tie me over and I really fell in love with [it]. Anything you can do on a piccolo, you can do on a pennywhistle and it’s easier on the ears,” said Lander.

Lander is also a published poet, but he suffered a stroke five years ago and it has affected both his poetry and pennywhistle playing. He says the stroke left him with a slight case of dyslexia. “I couldn’t do poetry anymore,” said Lander. “I couldn’t think in the same way, so that sort of put an end to that and when I

had the stroke, I lost all the tunes I used to play, so I had to make them up as I went along. Now I just improvise and I find that really works well and it’s really rewarding.” Lander said he spent a month in the hospital recovering and still makes weekly visits for speech therapy. He said he wants to continue to play his music and is considering picking up the recorder again. “I used to play the recorder, but it’s different fingering, it’s more complicated fingering,” said Lander. “You can get more notes on the recorder.” He says he thinks the harbour is his favourite part of Nanaimo. “I have a little boat down in the harbour and I can row or sail it out,” Lander said. “I’m not a terribly good sailor, but I enjoy it, especially when it’s warmer. When it’s cold I usually row because you’re getting the exercise and generating warmth,” he said.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday full of laughter and may the new year bring you peace, love and prosperity.

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faced with the question of what to do about pot shops. Port Alberni, for example, decided this year to move toward regulation, while Duncan decided against approving business licences for medical marijuana dispensaries still considered illegal under federal law. There seems to be forward movement on the subject, according to Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay, who said he hopes the report will show what other communities are doing and summarize current regulatory framework to guide council. “It’s time to gather all of the pertinent information that we’ve been receiving and start putting it all together in one place,” he said, adding this is very topical in the community and people are confused about the legality. “Hopefully this will provide some clarity.” The issue of medical marijuana storefronts and nonprofits ramped up in November as the Nanaimo RCMP warned 11 dispensaries to shut down or face potential enforcement. Search warrants were executed and arrests made at three dispensaries Dec. 1. In an e-mail, a spokesman for the federal Department of Justice said pressing charges is a

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Nanaimo city officials will explore options to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries as advocates call for standards. It’s an important and positive step in the right direction, says Matthew O’Donnell, Nanaimo Cannabis Coalition spokesman and operations manager for Phoenix Pain Management Society of the recent decision. “Realistically this is where the real work begins,” he said. “The discussion is actually starting.” Nanaimo city council called on staff members last week to report on licensing regulation options for medical marijuana dispensaries, and will also consider a joint letter with the City of Victoria, asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the federal government will have guidelines for municipalities on dispensaries and legalization. It’s the first formal action on the regulation issue by Nanaimo council, but it isn’t the first local government

agreements reached on contracts The City of Nanaimo and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 905 ratified a new threeyear collective agreement covering the period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019. The agreement, announced Friday, includes wage increases of 2.5 per cent each year, which is the pattern for IAFF settlements established throughout the province. B.C. Ferries also announced Friday the company and the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers Union have ratified an agreement reached Oct. 30. Approximately 3,500 employees are covered by the collective agreement that provides 8.55 per cent in wage increases over its five-year term, which averages to 1.71 per cent per year. The terms of the new collective agreement are in place from Oct. 31, 2015 through Oct. 31, 2020.

matter for law enforcement officials, but dispensaries and other sellers of marijuana who are not licensed under the current law are still illegal. He also said it’s too early to speculate on specifics of the government’s plan to legalize marijuana. “The approach to these unlicenced dispensaries is something that the government will consider as part of its approach to legalizing and regulating marijuana, but at this point, we cannot speculate further,” he said. O’Donnell told city council Dec. 14 the industry is “begging” for regulation and said there’s a need for guidance and leadership from all three levels of government. Council unanimously agreed to get a report. Coun. Jim Kipp said how we move forward as a community is important to a lot of people, and Coun. Wendy Pratt said legalization at the federal level isn’t going to happen overnight, but there are real issues in this city around those who work in the industry and those who use the products. “I really do believe it’s something we need to get a handle on one way or another,” she said. A city report is expected to be released early January.

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doesn’t repeat itself.” City councillors narrowly agreed in a 4-3 vote last October to advertise for an independent investigator to review the process and decisions linked to the Colliery dams. The city is now developing a report for the B.C. Dam Safety Section on a conceptual plan for the middle dam, due at the end of December. City staff will approach council early in the new year to do a study to advance that plan.

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St. PAul’S sees $3.4-million new centre built. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN

A new addition to one of the city’s oldest churches is running smoothly, according to the company in charge of the downtown expansion project. Workers began construction this summer on the Centre for Ministry and Community Ser vice, a roughly 930-square-metre,

two-storey expansion at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Chapel Street. The $3.4-million centre includes a kitchen, parish hall, office space and multi-purpose rooms that can be used for activities such as weddings. Al Banks, superintendent for Heatherbrae Construction, said shortly after the project began there were some setbacks as workers were forced to spend nearly a month removing rocks from the site in order to properly build the foundation. Despite the delay, the centre is on track to be completed by next August.

“There were probably three or four weeks of rock removal just to get where we had to be for the new foundation of the building, so that was a challenge,” Banks said. “Right now everything is on schedule.” The centre replaces the church’s old hall, which was outdated and did not meet current building regulations. Designed by Nanaimo architects Checkwitch Poiron, the new building features a ceiling-to-floor glass window that will face northwards and is described by the church as a “beacon of light.”

Archdeacon Brian Evans said once the centre is complete, it will be accessible for the community at large, not just those who are part of St. Paul’s congregation, adding that the large glass window reflects the church’s openness. “We really wanted to capture being open to the community,” Evans said. Despite ongoing construction St. Paul’s continues to hold regular services and will be having its annual Christmas service. For more information, please call 250753-2523. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Awareness of idling helps spur change City infrastructure isn’t ready for a community-wide anti-idling bylaw, but public awareness can go a long way toward change, according to Gail Adrienne, chairwoman of Nanaimo’s environmental committee. A new repor t, released in December on the potential for a community anti-idling bylaw shows while it could be seen as part of a larger strategy, there could also be challenges with the bylaw enforcement department which indicated it’s too limited in resources and employees to conduct education or public awareness on what provisions are already in place. Forty-eight B.C. communities have an anti-idling bylaw, or at least provisions in other bylaws for idling, while municipalities like Whistler and North Vancouver, also have an overall idling-control strategy of education and enforcement. Nanaimo has no idling-specific bylaw for the general public, but adopted its first corporate policy on idling in October and has a provision in its noise bylaw for the commercial trucks and buses left to idle. The bylaw, however, is complaint-driven and the report shows, t h e c i t y ’s b y l a w enforcement division also hasn’t had the resources, nor the staff to do public awareness and education about the rule. According to the report, if the city moves ahead with a new blanket bylaw, it would ideally be part of a larger strategy that includes education and there should be encouragement for stakeholders like trucking companies to educate employees and find their own solutions before bylaw enforcement is seen as necessary. The issue is on hold until the environmental sustainability committee meets in January. For an expanded version of this story, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com.

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Contamination won’t lie in the way of subdivision on the city’s share of south industrial waterfront. More than $400,000 in environmental work at 1 Port Dr. has convinced the B.C. Ministry of Environment to allow the city to subdivide and develop along the south industrial waterfront. Earlier this year the city found less contamination than expected on

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By 2017 patients at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will be partly under the care of robots, at least when it comes to taking their medication. Earlier this month, Island Health announced $4.64 million for the unit dose medication distribution project that includes expansion and renovation of the pharmacy at NRGH and installation of a robotic dosage packaging and dispensary system. The medication distribution system accounts for $2.14 million of the total project cost and is what the pharmacy renovation is being built around. “It’s an increase to the existing allocation of space for the existing pharmacy

and that new additional space will house the medication packaging equipment,” said David Leadbetter, Island Health director for smart technology and special projects. “I hate to use the term [robot], but I do come back to it,” Leadbetter said. The automated dispensary system is about the size of two large soft drink vending machines and automatically packages, labels and dispenses from 520 different canisters of medications at one time, in the various methods they’re to be administered, be it orally, by injection or other means. The systems prepares a ‘batch’ of medications for the entire hospital patient population a day before they’re to be administered. Each dose is dispensed in a sealed pack that is labelled and barcoded as per medication type, dosage, method of administering and the patient’s identity. Hospital staff distributing the medications scan a bar-

code on the patient’s wrist band, which is checked against the patient’s electronic health record. “At that point … we can verify that it was the right medication, it was the right time for that dose of medication, it was the right form, be it oral or IV or whatever and the right dosage,” Leadbetter said. “So there’s five ‘rights’ that this will then enable, which provides the safer medication system.” Leadbetter said he doesn’t know to what extent there might have been a problem with improper medication administering at NRGH because the old system was based on “self-reporting.” “We know this takes out several opportunities for mistakes and that we’re providing a safer medication system overall,” he said. The province is covering 60 per cent and NRGH 40 per cent of the total cost of the project, which will be completed by the end of 2016.

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We can extend giving season Nanaimo residents gave and shared this season. When we gather with our families to exchange presents, sip egg nog and pass the plate of turkey, we can do so with the knowledge that we helped other local families carry on those traditions, too. Nanaimo showed its charitable side this holiday season, and perhaps when the calendar changes over to 2016, we can continue to give and share. Whether it’s a shelter, looking to provide meals and clothing for the homeless or a food bank trying to fill the cupboards of low-income families and individuals, the need is evident and it seems to be never-ending. December is the time of year when people tend to dig a little bit deeper to support many worthy causes. It’s the season of giving, and that’s a good thing, because it’s also the season during which want is most keenly felt. Seasonal efforts play a crucial role in helping to ensure people with limited means have, at minimum, a hearty meal and a gift or two to unwrap. But come the new year, we have a tendency to return to our daily routine and think less often about neighbours who may be scraping by. It’s a constant struggle for food banks, for example, where each Christmas they see a jump in donations, but are forced to make do for much of the year, when donations slow to a trickle. The remedy for our collective forgetfulness might be something as simple as a note on each calendar page or arranging a regular pre-paid contribution. It makes sense from both a budgeting point of view – smaller regular payments, versus a large lump sum at a time of year when finances are already strained – and in terms of helping the organizations that many depend upon, year-round, to avoid the cycle of feast or famine. We hope, at least, that people will think about why they gave and shared this season, and why it’s important to continue to do so.

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Paris agreement marks global climate shift When our children’s children the defining issue of our time. It’s look back to what we did to keep the first universal accord to spell our planet livable, they may out ways to confront climate see this year’s United Nations change, with Canada and other climate conference in Paris as a industrialized nations required turning point. to transition from fossil fuels to The 21st Conference of the 100 per cent renewable energy by Parties may have been our last 2050 and developing nations by chance for a meaningful agreeabout 2080. ment to shift from fossil fuels to One COP21 negotiation goal – a renewable energy before ongoing review mechanism to encourage damage to the world’s climate countries to improve targets over becomes irreversible time – was achieved, and devastating. Govgiving hope that reducSCIENCE ernment ministers, tions will keep global MATTERS negotiators and world temperature rise David Suzuki leaders spent the first below the 2 C limit with Steve Kux two weeks of Decembeyond which science ber creating a guide indicates the consefor the next stage of quences of burning humanity’s action on fossil fuels will become climate change. catastrophic. Present Nations that met in commitments won’t Paris are responsible quite get us there, but for more than 95 per the called-for improvcent of global emising of targets every sions. On Dec. 12, following mulfive years will get us closer. Past tiple rounds of long meetings, experience shows that once a they revealed the final text of the commitment is made to address Paris Agreement. a crisis, many unexpected opporThough far from perfect, it’s a tunities and solutions result. The significant achievement. When agreement also acknowledges nations last attempted a global that limiting temperature rise to climate pact – in 2009 at COP15 1.5 C should drive future goalin Copenhagen – negotiations setting. broke down and the resulting Canada’s delegation had the declaration was considered a added goal of rebuilding the failure. The Paris Agreement, in country’s reputation as an enviprocess and outcome, is a draronmental leader. matic improvement – a product Responding to calls from citiof the growing urgency to act on zens countrywide, our delegation

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returned to a more co-operative approach, advocating for inclusion of human rights and indigenous knowledge, along with recognition of the critical importance of the 1.5 C goal. The Paris Agreement is a leap forward in the fight against climate change. Funding for vulnerable and developing nations, plans to ratchet up ambition at regular intervals and recognition of the role of indigenous knowledge will play major roles in future action. The first step in realizing stronger goals for Canada begins now. Our government promised more ambitious targets and a framework for cutting carbon pollution and expanding renewable energy within 90 days of the conference. We’ve learned Canadian leaders will stand up for important issues, but we need to push them to be as ambitious as possible. I believe Canada’s commitment will inspire people at all levels of society to propose ways to speed up our shift to clean, renewable energy, and reduce waste through greater energy efficiency. The global community has taken a big step to get human civilization back on track. It’s up to us to ensure that the planet we want – with clean air, safe water, fertile soil and a stable climate – stays within reach, for our sake and the sake of our descendants. www.davidsuzuki.org

– Rapper Madchild, who plays a show at the Harbour City Theatre on Sunday (Dec. 27), page 10.

LETTERS

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B.C. carbon tax isn’t reducing emissions To the Editor,

To the Editor,

Re: World leaders, environmentalists full of CO2, Opinion, Dec. 3. The columnist’s ‘inconvenient truths’ column was highly selective in its choice of so-called climate “alarmist” examples. It is clear that there has been significant warming linked to burning fossil fuels. Increasing parts per million of CO2 and other warming gases is documented, as is ocean acidification. The built-up inertia in the Earth system, given these data, may be a tipping point from which it could be too late to take meaningful action. The nature of this issue means we cannot be 100 per cent certain, however the precautionary principle would urge action on 80 per cent confidence when the realization of a risk would be catastrophic. Editorials that denigrate vocal activists and selectively choose data lower the quality of discussion, contribute to polarized discussion, and raise doubt as to whether any action is needed; just what climate change denial interests want.

Kevin Tyler Kamloops

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Protesters rally for climate action at Maffeo Sutton Park last month.

To the Editor,

Re: World leaders, environmentalists full of CO2, Opinion, Dec. 3. The columnist evidently has no shame in carrying the torch for continuing with status quo policies around energy sources and emissions. No surprise, because his boss and others are betting there’s still hope for selling sludge to Asia. There are few readers buying this argument. That is encouraging for people who have their ears and eyes open to the realities of the climate situation.

Bill Wells Kaslo

Re: World leaders, environmentalists full of CO2, Opinion, Dec. 3. As the columnist pointed out, there are many questions on climate change. I’m not sure that B.C. or Canada is the problem, but the B.C. government is on the right track with the carbon tax, because it is apparent that Canadians need to lead on the environment, and be seen as leading. We need to be able to market our resources and lead in sustainability. The B.C. carbon tax has pluses and minuses. Some of the carbon tax burden is returned to lowerincome earners – this is a good thing. The tax, however, does little to reduce CO2 emissions. If four of the $5 billion collected over the past six years had been invested in reforestation, carbon sinks, the B.C. government could proclaim to the rest of the world that we are making a real difference. I think B.C. and Canada are doing a good job on environmental issue, but we need to seen to be doing more. A B.C. carbon tax that brings in $5 billion to provide $5.7 billion in tax cuts does not appear to

There is help available for coping with holidays To the Editor,

At Nanaimo Hospice, we realize that the holidays can be a joyous time for family and friends, but if you have lost someone you may dread seeing it approach. When the family circle is broken by death, the holidays take on a whole new meaning. And remember, grief doesn’t have to be fresh to be painful at this time of the year. Here are some suggestions that may help to make things a little easier: Acknowledge that this year will be different.

Holidays often magnify feelings of loss. Be gentle with yourself and don’t expect too much. If you cry, don’t let that ruin the day for you. It may give others permission to grieve as well, and feel sad, even on a ‘happy’ day. There is no right or wrong way to handle the day. Some people prefer to follow cherished family traditions, while others decide to change them. Remember, what you choose to do this time can always be changed again next year. Embrace your trea-

sure of memories. They are one of the best legacies your loved one leaves behind. Instead of ignoring memories, share them. Do something symbolic. Think about including rituals that can symbolize the memory of your loved one. You might light a candle or hang a special Christmas ornament. For more on coping with the holidays, please visit www. nanaimohospice.com.

Karyn French executive director Nanaimo Community Hospice Society

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me to be making the necessary changes in addressing the global environmental concerns. The perception is that we are doing nothing. This needs to change.

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To the Editor,

Re: World leaders, environmentalists full of CO2, Opinion, Dec. 3. It has been 18 years without statistically relevant temperature increases in our atmosphere, according to satellite data used by the International Panel on Climate Change. The level of CO2 has gone up in those 18 years, yet the atmospheric temperature has not. Is there a real connection between CO2 level and atmospheric temperature? Maybe not much. The climate scientists won’t say they got it wrong. Time for the truth, before Canada and other countries have our economies knocked out from under us. Please climate scientists, level with us, and let your colleagues who have ‘lost the climate change faith’ speak. After all, no one likes muzzled scientists.

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Re: First mayor helped build city, Dec. 15. In addition to the many places in our city which you reference and pay honour to our first mayor Mark Bate there is at least one additional one. St. Paul’s Anglican Church of which Bate was a member is recognized in the window of St. Mark with the face of Bate in icon format in the stained glass window. Historically it was not uncommon to paint the picture of a local person of significance within the iconography of church buildings. This window was given in memory of Bate by his family a number of years ago. St. Paul’s is very proud to have this history of Nanaimo memorialized in one of our windows.

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s the shadow of death crept over him, Madchild lay numb. Colour drained from his lips until they turned a shade of purple. His struggle with drug addiction finally brought him to the emergency room, and a choice, to change or continue on the path of destruction. He chose change. Like the phoenix, he rose up and clawed back to life with fire in his heart. “I had to kill the old me to let the new me live,” said Madchild, a.k.a. Shane Bunting. “I let light into my heart. I let down the wall that I held up all my life ... I let love and light in.” His force of conviction led to his release of the album Dope Sick, in 2012. It chronicled his journey from addiction to sobriety. Silver Tongue Devil, his latest album, builds on his previous work. “My goal was to create a brother or sister album to Dope Sick,” he said. He didn’t emulate it, but amplified themes, including different dynamics. Madchild said he “created an outlaw persona” through his actions, but at his core that wasn’t who he was. To shed that image he left his social circle behind. There were too many temptations, too many paths that could drag him back to death’s door. “I had created my own bad memories, a lot of monsters in the closet,” said Madchild. “I had to save my own life.” For a while, he tried reaching out to other hip hop artists in Vancouver, but after receiving personal attacks, he stopped. “I wanted to help people and give advice, but it just seemed like everyone I wanted to help they just turned around and kicked me in the face later,” he said. It was one of the reasons he decided to move to Los Angeles. Another was to be closer to some of his “best friends” who live there, said Madchild. The dreary Vancouver weather also took its toll. “It really, really, truly affects me men-

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tally,” he said, adding overall he’s happy. He still misses his former home. “Vancouver is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Vancouver is an amazingly beautiful place,” he said. “I love being in Canada.” Madchild recently competed in the world’s largest rap battle, presented by King of The Dot Entertainment’s Black Out 5, where he competed against Daylyt. He toured right up to the day of the event. As a result, Madchild said he wasn’t as sharp or quick as he could have been. Yet, the battle sparked a flame of inspiration inside the hip hop artist. “I came home with so much fire in me,” said Madchild. He returned home, sat down, and lyrics started pouring out of him. Those lyrics are the arsenal for his next album, he said. Madchild runs Battle Axe Warriors, a movement of music fans and lovers of hip hop culture. The warriors work to create positive change in their communities through hip hop music. Madchild said it all happened “organically.” Warriors just started going out and raising money for charities. “I think it is wonderful,” he said. “This is awesome. Everyone is doing this because they want to do it.” He performs in Nanaimo during Hip Hop for Hunger with Madchild, presented by Nightlife Entertainment, Sunday (Dec. 27), 6:30-11 p.m. at the Harbour City Theatre, located at 25 Victoria Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event features performances by SirReal, Hurt Crew, Switch and Morgan Murray and DJ All Good. It is an all-ages show and a charity event for the Salvation Army. Tickets are $30, $60 for VIP, which include a signed poster, stickers and photo. Tickets are available in advance at www.nightlife entertainment.ca. Donations of non-perishable food are being collected for the Salvation Army. Each bag gets attendees one ticket. The tickets enter participants into a draw. Prizes include pizza gift cards, SirReal merchandise, DJ lessons and more. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin 11

Contest seeks singers

COUNTRY IDOL hosts sign-up event for annual singing competition. By RACHEL STERN The News BulleTiN

Singers can test their vocal prowess during the upcoming Country Idol. The competition, now in its second year, gives contestants a chance to perform with a live band and win prizes. Tina Coldwell, owner of TLC Entertainment and idol producer, said in most singing contests the participants sing along to a recorded track, but during Country Idol singers will perform with The Boothill Boys. “It’s not as romantic as performing with the band,” she said about singing to tracks. “It’s an experience to play with a live band. It’s cool to hear.” She said the band has to learn new songs every week depending on what the contestants choose. Coldwell said they are “really supportive” of the singers. The Boothill Boys are a contemporary country band with members Lindsay Martell, Duncan Symonds, Alan Medcalf, Todd Sacerty and Trevor Manuel. First prize is $500, plus the winner gets to perform during The George Canyon Show at the Queen’s on Feb. 10. Coldwell said

that the opportunity to sing with a major country act is “a pretty huge deal” for some performers. Second prize is $200 and a gift certificate from Catwalk Fashions. Third place receives singing lessons and consulting from Shelly Beeston, founder of The SoundGarden in Coombs. This year there is a fan favourite prize. That winner receives two tickets to see Live at the Hard Rock Café in Vancouver and a onenight stay in a hotel. Winners will be chosen by a panel of celebrity judges. The audience also gets a chance to vote and those votes are being thrown into the mix. People can sign up to participate today (Dec. 22) and Dec. 29 at the Queen’s, 7-9 p.m. The contest is open to people ages 15 and up; however, participants under 19 must have a guardian. The entry fee is $20. If people can’t make the sign-up they can pick up an application and rule guidelines at the Queen’s or e-mail tlcentertain ment@shaw.ca. Country Idol is presented by TLC Entertainment and Humdinger Entertainment at the Queen’s Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 24 from 8:30-11 p.m. The semifinal, on Feb 2, and finale, on Feb. 3, start at 8:30 p.m. but may run later into the evening than 11 p.m. Admission is $6. Contestants will receive two-for-one entry tickets to bring friends and family.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 13

Youth choir makes fundraising push for donations Nanaimo Youth Choir members have been working hard raising money for their trip to perform at Carnegie Hall on June 12. Thanks to generous donations from the com-

munity during the groups fundraising events, the choir member’s families contributing $10,000 and the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music bequesting $10,000, the choir has

raised about $40,000. The youths’ goal is $60,000 for the trip. The choir still needs to raise the remaining $20,000. Members are making

another big push and hope to raise the remainder. “Our goal was to raise the money by Christmas, so the choir could concentrate on learning the

music to perform at Carnegie Hall … obviously we want to be performing at our very best once we hit that stage,” said Marian Smith, choir director in a press release.

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Traditional Christmas Day Service 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!

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Nanaimo charitable organizations will be doing their best to ensure the less fortunate feel some cheer this holiday season. Gord Fuller, 7-10 Club Society chairman, said the society will host a breakfast on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). It is free and takes place between 9 a.m. and noon at the club’s home base, 285 Prideaux St., with scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit and juice on the menu. Roast beef sandwiches are available for people to take home. Fuller said organizers are expecting 200plus people. “They get to do a little bit of socializing,” said Fuller. “They may only be able to do one meal a day, that day. They may not be able to afford anything, so it could be the only joy they get on Christmas day.” The society will also partner with citizens to host a Christmas dinner later in the day at Generations Church, 1300 Princess Royal Ave., 3-7 p.m. Fuller said turkey, vegetables, ham and dessert are on the menu. Donna Lynn Phillips, Nanaimo Salvation Army food service manager, said it will be offering free holiday meals as well. “On [Dec.] 24th, we’re doing a free seniors’ dinner and that gets delivered to their house ... if you hear of anybody, then they’re more than welcome to phone and get on that list,” said Phillips. Turkey, trimmings and dessert will be offered, Phillips said. The Salvation Army will also host a ham dinner on Jan. 1 at the New Hope Centre, 19 Nicol St., beginning at 3 p.m. and running until everyone is fed, said Phillips. She said organizers are expecting 420 people for the Jan. 1 event. For more information, please call the 7-10 Club at 250-7140917 or the Salvation Army at 250-714-1142. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Nanaimo News Bulletin 17

School district replaces boilers at elementary schools The Nanaimo school district board approved a pair of bylaws that will see boiler upgrades at Georgia Avenue and École Quarterway elementary schools. At the Dec. 16 meeting, trustees approved a bylaw to upgrade Georgia Avenue’s boiler to the

tune of $360,000 and Quarterway’s to $302,500, paid for by the Ministry of Education. Pete Sabo, school district director of planning and operations, said both boilers are past typical service life and replacement is recommended – Georgia Avenue’s

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Prue Boyd ~ amazing mother, much loved Nana, beloved wife, loving sister, friend for life to many, who was also a Registered Nurse, brave, an inspiration, a tireless spirit in her battle with cancer, crossword guru, unbeaten at Scrabble, thoughtful, caring, generous, compassionate and our “Phoenix,” has finally ended her cancer journey. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Constance Stephanie Ritchie (1994) and James (John) Leyton Ritchie (1986), and a baby granddaughter, Samantha Maria Colonna (1997). She is survived by her husband, David Graham Boyd; her children, Eliza-Jane Boyd (Frank Colonna) and Shawn Boyd (Victoria Boyd); her grandchildren, Haylee Boyd, James Boyd, Gabrielle Colonna, and Joshua Colonna; and her siblings in Australia, James Ritchie, Dugald Ritchie (Janet), Janet Constance Ritchie, and Bob Ritchie. Throughout her life she was a dedicated nurse for over forty years and worked at NRGH in the nursery. She also took great pride in her volunteer work with “Cancer Connection,” counseling others with cancer across Canada throughout her own 17-year battle with cancer. In 2012, she received the “Medal of Courage” from the Canadian Cancer Society for her spirit, determination, and dedication to helping others. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to cancer research via the Memory Page we have set up in Prue’s name: http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/ site/TR?pxfid=20602&pg=fund&fr_id=1340

FINAL NOTICE • • • •

Bryan Rogers Melissa Nash Michelle Ingenthron Steven Chalmers This is your final notice to pay the outstanding balance and remove your contents from Big Green Storage, located at 3580 Shenton Road by January 15th, 2016, or your contents will be disposed of.

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INFORMATION

Warehouse Lien Tranquility Woods is here by giving notice that we will be selling the following vehicle on January 8th, 2016 for nonpayment. 2004 Intruder by Damon Vin # 5B4MP67G943392327 Debtor Richard Blanchard, amount owing $38,000. Please contact Margaret Humphries at 250-248-3033.

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Born in Prince Albert, Sask. Russell lived in many areas including Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Victoria and Duncan. Russell was a quiet, kind man with a generous heart. He enjoyed playing both guitar and piano. When the family gathered we found him to be a great game player. He met life’s challenge of schizophrenia with dignity until he succumbed to cancer. Flowers are gratefully declined, please consider a donation in Russell’s name to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, 5218 Gorden St., Duncan, V9L 3V9. Over the past many years Russell used and appreciated this service, where he often went for soup and sandwiches. The family would like to thank Dr. Malherbe and VIHA Mental Health staff for their support and continued care. Survived by his mother Bejay Kenney of Nanaimo. Sisters: Phyllis and Shirley and brother Ross, also nieces and nephews. Join us in a Celebration of Life December 29th, 2015, 1-3 pm at the United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan.

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LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

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The approaching holiday season means changes in operating hours for many Nanaimo businesses. Woodgrove Centre is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). The centre is closed ChristmasDay (Dec. 25) and open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Boxing Day (Dec. 26). Additional holiday hours are listed at www. woodgrovecentre. com. Wal-Mart is open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Christmas Day and open Boxing Day, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nanaimo North Town Centre is open Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Christmas Day and open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Boxing Day. Please go to www. nanaimonorth.com. Country Club Centre is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day and open Boxing Day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Best Buy is open Dec. 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Christmas Day and open Boxing Day 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Additional information is available at www.countryclubcentre.com. Costco is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The City of Nanaimo recreational centres are open various hours. Beban Park’s pool and gym are open until 4 p.m.

on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Beban Park, Bowen Park, Nanaimo Ice Centre and Oliver Woods Community Centre are closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan 1. Oliver Woods Community Centre’s gymnasium will be closed until Dec. 29 for floor resurfacing. The Nanaimo Ice Centre is open Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 until 4 p.m. The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is open until 4 p.m on Dec. 24 and 6 p.m.

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Three Nanaimo businesses could be on their way to becoming top five finalists for the 13th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.

The Small Business B.C. Awards celebrate the contributions that businesses in B.C. with fewer that 50 employees make to communities and the global economy. Pye Design, Roar Representation and Hey Beautiful Salon have percolated to the top 10 in their award categories from a field of 535 nominees – including 12 nominee businesses from Nanaimo – from 71 communities across

the province. Pye Design ranks in the top 10 businesses in the Premier’s People’s Choice category. Roar Representation is representing in the Best Concept category and Hey Beautiful Salon has claimed top 10 ranking in the Best Apprentice Training and Best Workplace awards categories. The rankings were announced Wednesday.

The top 10 finalists move forward to face a panel of judges, who will review their applications and narrow down the competition to the top five finalists in each category. Category winners will be announced at the Small Business B.C. Awards ceremony Feb. 25 at the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel. Recipients of Small Business B.C. Awards receive the

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The Nanaimo Clippers got back to their winning ways in time for the holidays. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team won both its weekend games after dropping the two before that. The Clips hammered the Prince George Spruce Kings 9-1 on Friday night at Frank Crane Arena, then closed out their pre-Christmas schedule with a 3-2 road victory against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday. In Friday’s blowout it was rookie forward Matt Creamer who was the first star, as he scored three times in the third period to more than double his goal total to five on the season. Matt Hoover had two goals and two assists and Nanaimo’s other scorers were Nolan Aibel, Spencer Hewson, Sheldon Rempal and Devin Brosseau. Evan Johnson made 24 saves for the win. The next night was a closer affair, and the Clippers needed a game-winning goal from Corey Renwick midway through the third period to snap a 2-2 tie. Brosseau and Zach Court were Nanaimo’s other scorers and Johnson had 28 saves for the win. Before finishing the fall with the wins, the Shipmen had lost a midweek tilt on home ice to the Cowichan Valley Capitals, 4-2. The rivalry between the Clips boiled over in that one, with fights, misconducts and shouting between the coaching staffs.

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Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Yanni Kaldis keeps the puck away from a Cowichan Valley Capitals opponent during Wednesday’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The visitors prevailed, 4-2.

Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, lamented all the yapping on the ice. “That’s what the game has come down to?” he asked. “Put the two-fight rule back into the game of hockey, because what happened tonight is embarrassing. That’s not hockey … If that’s what the game’s become, it’s ridiculous.” As for the loss on the ice, the coach said “it was our own undoing” as Nanaimo gave up a 2-0 lead. “It was a close game, obviously, but we handed it back

to them in the second half,” Vandekamp said. Will Reilly and Hoover scored for the Clippers and Jakob Walter suffered the loss in goal as his team outshot the opposition 35-28. GAME ON … The Nanaimo Clippers return to the ice Dec. 30 when they visit the Capitals at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan. Next home game for the Clippers will be Jan. 6, when the Alberni Valley Bulldogs visit Frank Crane Arena for a 7 p.m. faceoff. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo’s high school basketball teams managed to score a few more baskets before they stepped away from the courts for Christmas. A handful of local teams were in action at out-of-town exhibition tournaments. The Woodlands Eagles senior boys placed third at the Edward Milne Wolverine Classic in Sooke. The Eagles defeated the hosts 70-57 in Saturday’s thirdplace game. Woodlands started with a 53-44 win over Reynolds, but then lost to Gulf Islands by a blowout score. The Wellington Wildcats boys won the consolation bracket at the Delview Invitational in Surrey. The ’Cats beat Fraser Heights 84-79, as Hayden Jeffrey scored 21 points and Daniel Goodman added 20. Welly started with a 77-60 loss to Cambie, with Alex Staniforth scoring 18, then hammered D.W. Poppy 88-46 as Staniforth scored 15 and Ja Taylor added 14. In Victoria, the Nanaimo District Islanders won one of their three games at the Gary Taylor Classic at Oak Bay Secondary School.

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The Nanaimo Buccaneers were able to end 2015 the way they wanted to, thanks to an overtime win. The Bucs beat the Peninsula Panthers 3-2 on Sunday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre as Billy Walters scored the winning goal a minute

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pass on a two-on-none breakaway and Walters finished off the play. “[Going] into Christmas, it’s good to head in really positive,” Walters said. Alex Orth earned the win in goal. The Bucs resume the season Jan. 3 when they host the Victoria Cougars at 6:15 p.m. at the NIC. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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comprehensive warranty. Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from December 1, 2015 to January 4, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change on includes select newdelivery 2015/2016 through to qualified retail customers take delivery from taxes, December 1, 2015PPSA, to January 4, 2016.insurance, Dealers may sell ordealer lease for less. Some conditions apply.charges See dealer complete details. Vehicles(ifshown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subjectΦ0% to change financing for withoutOffer(s) notice.available All pricing andmodels destination feesparticipating up to $1,715,dealers $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (wherewho applicable). Excludes licensing, registration, variable administration fees, fuel-fill up tofor$100, and down payment applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ financing for without notice. pricing includes delivery andon destination fees2015 uptomodels. to $1,715,Discount $22 AMVIC, $100who A/Ctake charge (where applicable). taxes, PPSA, registration, insurance, dealer fees, fuel-fill charges to $100, and down payment (if and unless otherwise specified). Other lease andchange options available. up to 84 months upAlltonew $7,000 discount available other select is deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price4,licensing, beforeDealers taxes. Maximum $7,000 discount ($6,000 cashadministration discount $1,000 ECO-Credit) is up offered on Optima Hybrid LX applicable (OP74AF) only. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer forfinancing complete details. Financing Offer(s) available onorselect 2015/2016 models through participating dealers qualified retail customers delivery from December 14, Excludes 2015 to January 2016. may sell or lease for less. Somevariable conditions apply. See dealerand for complete details. Vehicles shown may2015 include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to without notice.also AllRepresentative pricing includes0%delivery andExample: destination Jon Luk Sales Φ 84 months or on up toA/C $7,000 discount available other models. Discount is deducted from the purchase/lease price before taxes. $7,000 discount ($6,000 discount and $1,000 ECO-Credit) is offered ondue 2015atOptima Hybrid LX (OP74AF) only.includes Certain conditions apply. See your dealer forregistration, complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available credit (OAC), on a on new 2016select Sportage LX MTPPSA, FWD (SP551G) with a selling pricenegotiated of $21,532 is basedfees, on monthly payments $244andfordown 84 months at(if0% with acash $0 down and first monthly payment financealso inception. Offer also $1,000 cash discount. Other taxes, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash fees upuptoto$1,715, $22 AMVIC, $100approved charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes,2015 licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fuel-fill charges up toofMaximum $100, payment applicable and unlesspayment otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options available. 0% financing for up to 84 months or up to $7,000 discount available on other select 2015 models. Discount is deducted the Sales Offer also includes $1,000 cash discount. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cashfrom Consultant Financing offer onOptima approved creditLX(OAC), on aisnew 2016 and Sportage LX MTaand FWD (SP551G) with ais selling price $21,532cash is based on monthly payments of $244 for 84may 0%forwith a $0 down payment and first monthly payment dueare atoffer finance inception. negotiated purchase/lease price2015 before taxes.Hybrid Maximum $7,000 discount ($6,000 cashincludes discount $1,000 ECO-Credit) offered on 2015of$6,000 Optima Hybrid LX (OP74AF) Certain conditions apply. Seemonths your complete details. Representative Financing Financing available on approved on a new MT FWD (SP551G) withnegotiated a selling price of $24,832 based on monthly payments of $284 Purchase Price for theavailable new (OP74AF) $24,752 cash discount of $7,000 including discount andonly. $1,000 ECO-Credit. Dealer sell dealer forat less. Other taxes, registration, insurance andExample: licensing fees excluded. Cash discountscredit vary(OAC), by model and2016 trimSportage and areLXdeducted from the selling priceisbefore taxes. †“Don’t Pay For 90 Consultant Purchase Price fora the new 2015 Optima Hybrid LX (OP74AF) isdue $24,752 and offers includes discount $7,000 including $6,000 cash discount andinsurance $1,000 ECO-Credit. Dealer sell for less.Purchase Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees excluded. Cash discounts vary model and trim and monthly are from the ECO-Credit. negotiated sellingmay price before taxes. †“Don’t Pay ≠ For 90 for 84 months at 0% with $0 down payment and first monthly at finance inception. also includesof$1,000 cash discount. Othercredit. taxes, registration, andduring licensingthe fees aremay Price for theAfter newthis 2015 Optima Hybrid LXstarts (OP74AF) is are $24,752 andthe includes a cashwill discount $7,000 including $6,000 cashdeducted discount Dealer sellends for less. Other 4,taxes, registration, insurance Representative Days” on all models (90-day payment deferral) applies topayment purchase financing on aOffer allcash new 2015/2016 models on approved No interest will accrue first 60excluded. days ofCash the finance contract. period, interest to accrue and purchaser repayofbythe principal interest overand the$1,000 term of the contract. Offer January 2016. ≠ Representative Days” on models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all 2015/2016 on approved credit. interest accrue the firstdeferral) 60 isdays of the contract. thisonbi-weekly period, starts accrue andforthe purchaser willat principal interest monthly over the term of thethis contract. ends January 4, 2016. and licensing feesallareLease excluded. Cash discounts by model and(OAC), trim andonare deducted from the2.4L negotiated price models beforeOptima taxes. †“Don’t For 90Nowith Days” allwill models payment applies financing offers all new interest 2015/2016 models on approved credit. Nomonths interest willrepay accruetheduring the first 60 days of$500/$2,000 the finance contract. After period, Offer interest starts to accrue and purchaser repay the Leasing Example: offer available on vary approved credit new 2016 Sorento LX new FWDselling (SR75AG)/2015 LX AT Pay (OP742F) aonselling price(90-day ofduring $29,332/$26,452 based ontofinance apurchase total number ofAfter 130/78 payments ofto$129/$119 60/36 1.9%/0%, $0 security deposit, lease credit, $2,650/$1,950 down payment andthe first monthlywillpayment ≠ 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F) with a selling price of $29,332/$26,452 is based on a total number of 130/78 bi-weekly payments of $129/$119 for 60/36 months at 1.9%/0%, $0 security deposit, $500/$2,000 lease credit, $2,650/$1,950 down payment and first monthly payment Example: Leasethe offer available onisapproved credit (OAC), onoption new principal interest monthly Total over termobligation of the contract. Offer ends January 4,the 2016. Representative Leasing offer for available on approvedLease credithas (OAC), on 2016 Forteallowance Sedan LX MT(other (FO541G)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F) with a selling price of $17,552/$26,452 based on bi-weekly payments of $69/$119 for 60/36 months at 0%LX withAT$0AWD security deposit, $1,300/$2,000 (lease(SP755G)/2016 credit), $600/$1,950 downLXpayment and due atLeasing lease inception. lease $16,813/$9,287 with to purchase at theExample: end of Lease the term $11,138/$13,215. 16,000 km/yr packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). °No ischarge AWD applicable on cash purchase of 2016 Sportage (SP753G)/2016 Sportagediscount EX AT AWD Sorento 2.4L AWD due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,813/$9,287 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,138/$13,215. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for °No charge AWD applicable on cash purchase of 2016 Sportage LX AT AWD (SP753G)/2016 Sportage EX AT AWD (SP755G)/2016 Sorento LX 2.4L AWD first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation $8,991/$9,287 with the option to purchase at the end of the for $6,661/$13,215. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). °No charge AWD applicable on cash purchase of 2016 Sportage LX AT AWD (SP753G)/2016 Sportage EX AT AWD (SP755G)/2016 Sorento LX 2.4L AWD (SR75BG)/2016 Sorento LX + Turbo AWD § excess kilometres). (SR75BG)/2016 Sorento LX + Turbo AWD (SR75DG) with an approx. value of $2,300/$2,400/$3,000 ($2,000 AWD credit and $1,000 in discounts)/$2,000§ respectively. Some conditions apply. See dealer for details.§ Open to Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence who take a test drive at a Canadian Kia dealership between (SR75DG) with an approx. value ofLX$2,300/$2,400/$3,000 ($2,000 credit andvalue $1,000ofin$2,300/$2,400/$3,000 discounts)/$2,000 respectively. Seeindealer for details. Open to CanadianSome residents who haveapply. reached age offor majority or territory of residence who reached take a testthe drive between November 2015 and January 4, 2016. weeklyatprizes of a $3,000 itravel2000 voucher Openprovince to Canadian residents who have ageatofa Canadian majorityKia in dealership their province or territory of 3,residence who take a test10drive a Canadian Kia dealership betweenavailable. (SR75BG)/2016 Sorento + Turbo AWD (SR75DG) withAWD an approx. 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