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Veronica Yang, left, Manpreet Nijjar and Nola Dunn, marketing director at Woodgrove Centre, write positive messages on pink Post-it notes at the shopping centre. The mall is participating in #PinkShirtPromise, a campaign that raises money for the United Way Central Vancouver Island Chapter. For more on the campaign and other anti-bullying activities, please see page 5.

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After different water restriction levels between the Regional District of Nanaimo and City of Nanaimo caused confusion last summer, water suppliers have developed common guidelines. Water service areas in the region, including the city, regional district and Lantzville, worked on standard watering restriction definitions and it is hoped protocols will be uniform

washing of sidewalks and driveways and filling of fountains, pools and hot tubs would be permissible any time. Stage 3 would entail voluntary heightened water use reductions. Stage 4 would see a ban on lawn watering, washing of cars and sidewalks, or filling of pools and hot tubs. “Each water purveyor has to operate their system as they see fit and there’ll be operational reasons why they may or may not choose to move up and down on the different stages,” said Mike Donnelly, regional district water and utility services manager. “The important piece is we’re all speaking in the

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in the region, according to a regional district report. Under the framework, Stage 1 restrictions would be in effect between April and October. Sprinkling and watering of lawns and plants would be permissible between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Stage 2 restrictions, in effect between May and September, would see sprinkling a maximum of two hours between 7 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. Evennumbered addresses would water on even days and odd addresses would follow suit on odd days. Under stages 1 and 2, hand watering, drip irrigation, watering of vegetable gardens and fruit trees,

LAST YEAR’S restrictions caused confusion.

Buns Master Bakery owner Alvin Ginther has waited two years to hang up his apron. Turns out, he might have to wait a little longer. Ginther has been waiting since 2013 for the B.C. government to review an application that would see his bakery business sold to two Chinese investors through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program. The application was denied 10 days before Christmas because government felt the prospective entrepreneurs didn’t have the money behind them for support, or that they had the expertise and training, according to Ginther. “I was really disappointed,” he said. “I was maybe foolishly hoping everything would go because a lot of them did. A lot of places sold ... I thought why can’t I be one of those?” The provincial nominee program is a government initiative to encourage investment and economic growth while entrepreneurs are put on the fast track to permanent residency. An increase in demand has meant long wait times for both sellers and buyers. The B.C. PNP website shows wait times to review applications can be more than three years. Local success stories of business changing hands include Dog’s Ear T-Shirt and Embroidery and Jumping Jiminy’s Playground and Café, but other deals fell apart after years of waiting for applications to rise to the top of the pile. Kim Smythe, chief executive officer of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, said the process might be reaching a maturity point where deals are starting to fall apart and sympathizes with business owners. He also pointed out that caution is still required – people have seen success, failure and likely situations in between. According to Angela Fang, owner of immigration and investment consulting firm Integrity Impact Management Group, the system has gone out of whack in the last two years with long wait times. The program has close to a 90-per cent turn-down rate, she said, adding there can be very limited explanations for refusal. Some are told they are not qualified.

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Charges laid in suspicious fire in Cedar A 54-year-old Nanaimo man has been charged in connection with a suspicious fire in Cedar last week. The fire happened Feb. 14 at Cedar Memorial Gardens when natural gas lines supplying the buildings at the cemetery were allegedly broken and the gas ignited, causing heavy damage to the building. Martin Taylor was arrested

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Lantzville residents could reenvision the future of the community this year in a “comprehensive” official community plan review. The last time Lantzville laid out its vision for growth and land use was more than a decade ago and it’s only had one official community plan since the municipality incorporated in 2003. Councillors now want another look at the plan, a process budgeted to cost a total $110,000 over 2016-17. Councillors also recommended in a committee of the whole meeting last week to establish an operating reserve to lay away money for the next review. An official community plan is the vision for the future and often referred to when a developer comes forward with a request for rezoning, according to Coun. Bob Colclough, who says normally municipalities review the OCP every five years. Lantzville is in a different position, especially in regards to water. “Now we’re in a position where we know we have at least some excess capacity, some extra water we didn’t have before from our wells and we have the option of

hours later under suspicion of starting the fire and appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Tuesday where he was formally charged with intentionally and recklessly causing damage by fire, mischief exceeding $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and possession of a stolen vehicle. Taylor’s next court appearance is set for March 22. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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connecting to the City of Nanaimo,” he said. He and Coun. Will Geselbracht are interested in looking at the diversity and affordability of housing, pointing out challenges to find housing for older individuals and young families. For Geselbracht, this is about deciding what should be done with undeveloped areas of the community, like near Pioneer Park and on either side of Ware Road. The public needs to provide input on what kind of development it wants, he said, whether it’s seniors housing, smaller lots or trailer parks. “You need the community to say what they want, what sort of amenities would they like to see,” he said, adding

that part of the OCP is the downtown area. The current main street with its intersection at Lantzville and Dickinson roads is high-traffic and crowded. He asks if there’s a need for another main street, with a mix of commercial and residential. Coun. Mark Swain calls a review overdue. An out-ofdate OCP has been used as an argument on why not to move forward on certain issues, he said, adding it will also be beneficial to have a community voice through public consultation on things like zoning, development, water and sewer. The OCP review and its budget still must go to a council meeting before moving ahead.

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Nanaimo now has a better understanding of the homeless situation within its borders. Earlier this month, the City of Nanaimo participated in the inaugural Cross-Canada Coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count, conducted dur-

ing a 24-hour period and designed to give a clearer picture of the homeless situation in participating communities. Those who identified themselves as homeless were asked to fill out a survey consisting of 24 questions. The survey results for Nanaimo found a total of 175 people identified as homeless. Of those, 69 per cent were male and 30 per cent were female, while one per cent were transgender. John Horn, social planner for the City of Nanaimo and co-chairman of the

Nanaimo Homeless Coalition, said the count was a success and that nothing was overly surprising about the results. “The only thing was that 70 per cent of the folks we talked to have lived in Nanaimo for more than a year,” Horn said. “That is an interesting one because there is a sense that people come here for the warm weather.” According to Horn, the last time a homeless count of any kind was conducted in Nanaimo was back in the fall of 2008, when 115 peo-

ple were counted as being homeless. Horn said while the numbers are up in this year’s count, there has been progress, adding that data collected from the count will give the city and non-profit organizations a much better understanding of the types of services they need to provide. “We have moved along in the right direction but we still have a ways to go in terms of how much housing is available for those on low incomes,” Horn said. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Lantzville explores need for water connections Lantzville Coun. Denise Haime wants to know which neighbourhoods are thirsting for municipal water – and what they are willing to pay to get it. Lantzville council is considering a new water advisory committee in the lead up to a master plan. Staff members pitched the idea of a fivemember committee at an open meeting last week, which would look at options like how to provide municipal water to unserviced areas and give input into a water master plan. The total cost for the plan and this new committee would be $100,000. Councillors, however, are looking for further discussion on the group. Haime said she would like to see a nine-person committee representing different areas of the community. It could work on a questionnaire to ask the public for its concerns and needs, and how much residents would be willing to pay. A water agreement with Nanaimo will eventually allow an additional 211 homes on private wells to hook into the city water system. While those connections are meant for the Northwind/Southwind area of upper Lantzville, residents would also have to agree to the service and the cost to connect. Haime isn’t convinced, for example, that all homes in the ‘Winds’ need the water, or would be willing to pay to get it. Coun. Bob Colclough said the committee would advise council on process and policy development rather than technical aspects of drilling or well construction, which is where the idea for a committee began. He said there’s also been discussion of having a joint committee to handle the issue of water and an official community plan review. Council is slated to revisit the committee issue this April.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 3rd 2016 at 7:00 pm

There will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016, starting at 7:00 pm in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, to consider a proposed covenant amendment. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be given the opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on the matters contained the covenant amendment application for 4700/4750 Hammond Bay Road . 1. Covenant Amendment Application – CA000003

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. Purpose: To amend Section 3.2 of Covenant EX21926 currently registered on title for

4700/4750 Hammond Bay Road. Location(s): 4700/4750 Hammond Bay Road, as shown on Map A. .

4700/4750 Hammond Bay Road

File No.: Covenant Amendment Application – CA000003 The covenant amendment application, if approved, will amend the Section 219 Covenant registered on title of the subject property (Covenant EX21926) by removing the requirement that a grocery store use occupy a minimum of 343m2 of the permitted commercial gross floor area of 1,423m2. The subject property is legally described as LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 51, WELLINGTON DISTRICT, PLAN VIP79402.

WANT TO MAKE A WRITTEN SUBMISSION? If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, rd March 3 , 2016, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: IN PERSON: Drop off at the Service and Resource Centre, located at 411 Dunsmuir Street EMAIL: Email should be sent to public.hearing@nanaimo.ca WEBSITE: Submit comments directly through the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca/publichearing MAIL: City of Nanaimo, Community Development Department, 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6 Following the close of a Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of City Council, as established by provincial case law. This is necessary to ensure a fair Public Hearing process and provide a reasonable opportunity for people to respond.

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Berm helps shore up Cedar landfill stability By Karl yu The News BulleTiN

Construction of a berm and extension of landfill gas management systems at the Cedar landfill are among elements in an impending Regional District of Nanaimo project. The regional district has issued a request for qualifications on a project that includes deconstruction of a garage building, relocation of a sewer line, clearing of land and expansion of the landfill, and a leachate collection system. Larry Gardner, regional district solid waste services manager, said it is the culmination of 15 years of planning. “In early 2000, it was identified that in the event of a seismic event, we could see some movement of the landfill and damage some of the landfill infrastructure, the liner system and leachate containment gas system, so what we need to do is we need to build this berm to buttress the landfill in the event of seismic activity,” said Gardner. He said the berm will also provide 10 years of capacity. When it is built, it will allow the regional district to build the landfill “a bit higher.” Within the area on the landfill side of the berm will be a “trough area” that the regional district can fill and tie into the overall slope and grade to the landfill, he said. “Within that area, once the berm’s built, we put in a liner system and our leachate collection and as we develop the site, we build in our landfill gas collection and all the other infrastructure that’s associated with proper containment of waste in a landfill,” Gardner said. He said the price tag for the project is between $3 million and $4 million and is a big-ticket item on the 2016 budget. The request for qualifications deadline is Friday (Feb. 26) and it serves as a shortlisting process for the eventual request for proposals. It will ensure that qualified proponents will be available when the regional district goes to tender, which Gardner expects will be late spring. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Scott. “It became about how to really brand the community.” Wes Cargill was responsible for the design and Tony Kirby took care of painting and final sculpting of the trees. A computer numerical control machine was used in the process to carve all the letters, said Scott. “First we just cut it out to shape, pretty much the silhouette of the tree, and then I just start carving it down, rounding it over and getting a sense of how the esthetic of the tree (is) and how it should look,” said Kirby. “It should have a rustic, rounded-over look, so I just went with that.” Chief Brent Edwards, of SnawNaw-As First Nation, expressed similar sentiments. “I acknowledge David Bob, the past chief, and the RDN for working together to put those signs up with the small recognition of Nanoose territory and look forward to continuing that relationship with the regional district and the other entities in the future,” said Edwards.

The District of Lantzville might not be ready to tap into Nanaimo water, but it’s considering a $750,000 investment to lay the pipe. Lantzville politicians are hashing out the next five-year financial plan, which shows the potential for the district to put in pipe this year for a Lantzville-Nanaimo water connection. The $750,000 cost is an estimate from engineers and is considered a placeholder in the budget, according to district employees. Council will ultimately decide if and when the infrastructure is built. Brad McRae, chief administrative officer, said the pipe would allow the district to tie into Nanaimo without having to turn on the water, which would be another cost. Coun. Will Geselbracht believes the pipe work should have been done last year. It would be a “safety valve,” he said. If the district’s wells, slated to undergo replacement and rehabilitation, don’t produce any more water, or the Foothills development doesn’t come up with more water, he said there’s always the Nanaimo hookup. “The thing is, we have to put the pipe in the ground.” He also sees it having a dual purpose, not only providing for that eventual hookup into city water, but also to supply water to people along Lantzville Road. “What we want to do is extend water to everybody in Lantzville and so this pipe would be able to supply all those folks along Lantzville Road,” he said. Coun. Denise Haime, however, doesn’t believe the district is ready for the infrastructure. The district plans to seek revisions to its water deal with Nanaimo. Unless Nanaimo changes the water agreement, “where will that pipe go?” she said. “We’ll spend three quarters of a million dollars on a pipe to nowhere. It makes no sense.” The pipe is proposed to go from Stronge Road to Schook Road.

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Tony Kirby, left, Earl Scott and Wes Cargill, of Scott Signs Ltd., teamed together to create a series of welcome signs in the Nanoose area.

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Three new welcome signs have been placed in the Nanoose Bay area thanks in part to work from a Parksville sign maker. The signs feature a coloured Arbutus tree with the slogan Nurtured by Nature and is a collaboration of a number of groups, including the Regional District of Nanaimo and Snaw-Naw-As First Nation. Earl Scott, Scott Signs Ltd. owner, said the project was spearheaded by Nanoose resident Jay Spence, who contacted Scott initially. “The RDN took over the project, in a manner of speaking, because they wanted to just have a bit more control over it because they were going to look at how to brand all of Nanoose, so it became much bigger than just one sign,” said

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Variable fares could be a fix Ferry fares are going to start bobbing up and down, and there’s a possibility Island passengers could be better served because of it. B.C. Ferries is planning to roll out variable pricing, with the most expensive fares at peak hours and discounted fares on the least-popular crossings. The intention is to try to fill up some of the emptier, money-losing trips, with the added benefit of potentially relieving pressure elsewhere on the sailing schedule. It’s a tried-and-true model used by other types of transportation companies, such as airlines, which would go out of business in a hurry if they sent half-full jumbo jets flying around the globe. Good business practice at B.C. Ferries matters to British Columbians who subsidize the corporation. Dollars and cents can’t always be the primary consideration – ferries are an essential transportation link and must provide a service – but any relief from subsidies and fare increases will be appreciated, now and in the future. A new fare model is likely to benefit Island residents who understand ferry ridership patterns and plan our travel accordingly, avoiding the worst of the long-weekend lineups. Part of us hopes that variable pricing might end up as a sort of tax on tourists who aren’t as familiar with the ferry system. It’s a selfish notion, perhaps, but certainly we on Vancouver Island will continue to pay our fair share of rising fares. Some commuters, unfortunately, will get dinged by the variable fare scheme, and for any of us, peak-hour ferry rides will be unavoidable sometimes. Ultimately, we’re going to be taking the ferry no matter what, and paying the fares we’re charged. If B.C. Ferries can find better ways to make its service efficient, affordable and sustainable, then hey, that floats our boat.

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Energy storage gives renewables a jump start Remote Australian communiies and other energy storage ties often use diesel generators methods, along with power-grid for power. They’re expensive to improvements, make renewables run and emit pollution and green- competitive with fossil fuels and house gases. Even people who nuclear power – and often better don’t rely entirely on generators in terms of reliability, efficiency use Australia’s power grid, which and affordability. is mostly fuelled by polluting, With storage and grid techclimate-altering coal. Now, one nologies advancing daily, renewcompany is showing that supply- able energy could easily and reling Australia’s energy needn’t be atively quickly replace most fosexpensive or polluting. sil fuel-generated electricity. In AllGrid Energy produces 10 Canada, Ontario’s Independent kilowatt-hour solarElectricity System power batteries that Operator contracted SCIENCE take advantage of five companies to test MATTERS Australia’s abundant a number of storage David Suzuki sunlight and growsystems, including batwith Ian Hanington ing demand for solar teries, hydrogen storpanels. age, kinetic flywheels It’s an example of the and thermal systems rapid pace of renewthat store heat in speable energy developcial bricks. Ontario is ment – one that clears aiming to get about 50 a hurdle previously per cent of its installed confronting many generating capacclean-energy technoloity from renewable gies: their variable nature. One sources by 2025. advantage of fossil fuels is that The main renewable-energy they’re both source and storage storage methods are thermal, for energy; renewables such as compressed air, hydrogen, wind and solar are only sources. pumped hydroelectric, flywheels Many argue that because solar and batteries. and wind energy only work when Renewable energy with storsun shines or winds blow, and age has a number of advantages output varies according to cloud over fossil fuels. It can discharge cover, wind speed and other power to the grid to meet factors, they can’t replace large demand more quickly and effi‘baseload’ sources like coal, ciently, and it’s less prone to disoil, gas and nuclear. But batterruption, because power sources

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are distributed over a large area, so if one part is knocked out by a storm, for example, other parts keep the system running. Many fossil fuel and nuclear power systems require a lot of water for cooling and so can be affected by drought, and nuclear power systems are expensive and take a long time to build. Clean-energy technology also creates more jobs than fossil fuel development. Because renewables don’t pollute or create greenhouse gas emissions, they also help lower costs for health care and the ever-increasing impacts of climate change. Although every energy source comes with consequences, the damage and risks from mining, processing, transporting and using coal, oil, bitumen and uranium, and from fracking and other extraction methods, are far greater than for clean energy. With the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions, governments need to provide incentives for rapid renewable energy development and deployment. Considering how quickly computer technology and other human inventions have advanced, it’s easy to see that barriers to a clean-energy shift are more political and psychological than technological.

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Budget may be balanced, but it’s not fair To the Editor,

Re: Provincial politicians differ on definition of balanced budget, Feb. 18. For any government to cut funding to all public services (just to make it look like they have a balanced budget and a surplus of cash) is playing a fool’s game and is obviously making fools out of many who support such a deceitful venture. Some are praising the B.C. Liberal party for not increasing existing taxes, yet fail to see that they are creating new taxes every day while continually increasing the cost of public services, and have increased our provincial debt to $64 billion.

We definitely need lots of money to solve this fiasco, and that means raising taxes somewhere. Our system already has the working poor severely overtaxed and strapped for money, so where do we go from here? Our government knows where the money is, but haven’t the guts to go after it. The rich think the poor are the problem, but the poor did not cause the problem. So let those who caused the problem pay to solve it. Ancient civilizations have crumbled because the rich have always felt entitled to a free ride on the backs of the poor. John A. Martin Nanaimo

deferral plan for 13 mines owned by six companies. This is just one of a series of tax breaks and giveaways handed out to corporations in sweetheart schemes by the Liberals. B.C. Hydro’s contractual obligations to private power producers are largely borne by hydro’s customers in the form of higher power rates. We all – including hospitals and schools – pay, and yet B.C. Hydro had to borrow $3.2 billion to pay the Liberal government dividends to help balance the budget. Who pays for that? You guessed it – you are. It is time for a change in B.C.

To the Editor,

Re: Provincial politicians differ on definition of balanced budget, Feb. 18. Once again, Finance Minister Mike de Jong has managed to balance the budget on the backs of hardworking, middleclass families and seniors. The Liberals continue to perpetuate the myth of B.C. being a low-tax province – which it is, but only for wealthy supporters, not for most long-suffering British Columbians who have to pay everrising and regressive hidden taxes in the form of inflated MSP, hydro, ferry and park-use rates along with ever-greater licence and school

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Variety of views belong Not all voices heard on transit vote on paper’s opinion pages To the Editor,

Re: Opinion pages should reflect diverse views, Letters, Feb. 16. I’m sure the letter writer didn’t intend to be funny, but living in the only legitimate democracy where any conventional rightwing media outlet is completely non-existent, his complaint is rather amusing. In such a barren conservative environment, Tom Fletcher is very much a lone voice in the wilderness. As for the letter writer’s complaint against the Bulletin, I would suggest their mere publishing of his letter makes his claim of bias more relevant to his own letter than the Bulletin.

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Re: Opinion pages should reflect diverse views, Letters, Feb. 16. I disagree with the assertion that to increase diverse views the Bulletin should censor minority (in an electoral sense) authors and citizens. I believe you are doing a great job representing diverse views already as exemplified by the letters both praising and criticizing Harper’s legacy. Your opinion pieces are equally varied between local, personal interest and political pieces. I don’t want, or expect, to agree with every letter and journalist, otherwise there’d be no point having an opinion page.

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ABORIGINAL STUDENTS graduating in record numbers unheard of a generation ago.

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A rich smell of cedar seeps through the expansive foyer of Ladysmith Secondary School. Rough-hewn planks bound to posts form walls and floor as a traditional Coast Salish house begins to take shape around students as they pore through textbooks and chat about teenage interests. The house will be home to a two-year education project centred around a master carver. John Marston will be adzing out a welcoming figure as the student body’s daily stream ebbs and flows around him, and

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improvement with a record high of 63 per cent. The Port Alberni, Comox Valley, Qualicum and Sooke school districts all matched or exceeded the provincial rate last year. Nanaimo, Campbell River and Victoria missed the cut, dropping to 58, 51 and 60 per cent respectively, but that was after each posted rates of 64 per cent in 2014. However, with the overall B.C. completion rate hovering at 86 per cent, there is still work to be done to close the gap. Chris Beaton is the executive director of the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre, an independent First Nations service and advocacy group. “Our vision is to support the vision of 100 per cent graduation,” he said. “You’re right that it’s trending in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go. I would challenge you to find anyone who is happy with the pace.”

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Foreign buyers lured by tax loopholes By ToM FleTcher Black Press

The sand and driftwood vistas of Rathtrevor Beach Park make it one of B.C.’s most visited – and expensive – campsites. B.C. Parks Photo

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B.C. is home to a dozen “premier” provincial family campgrounds. A quarter of them are within a threehour drive from each other, right here on Vancouver Island. The new B.C. Parks fee schedule for 2016 was released last week. It shows three Island campgrounds on an exclusive list of the most expensive camping stays in the province. Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville, Gordon Bay on Cowichan Lake and Goldstream just north of Victoria each charge a B.C. provincial park high of $35 per party per night. Miracle Beach, par tway between Comox and Campbell River, just missed the cut at $33. “The three parks mentioned are amongst the most developed and popular in the system,” Ministry of Environment officials said in an e-mailed statement. “Their fees are in line with other toptier flagship parks.” The ministry states 21 million B.C. park visits – including day trips – per year create an increased demand for services and the fees help sustain the expected visitor experience. A $60-million investment in improvements during the past five years was also pointed to as a factor.

Longtime central Island NDP MLA Leonard Krog (Nanaimo) said demand is no excuse for high fees. “(Camping) fees were never designed for that, just like MSP was never designed to cover the cost of health care,” Krog said. “It should be available to the public at reasonable or no cost,” he said. “I just think it’s outrageous that B.C. families can’t afford to camp at B.C. parks. That was always the cheap holiday for lowincome families.” Krog said a succession of NDP and Social Credit governments always understood the parks system was about providing a public amenity, some-

thing he thinks has been forgotten under the B.C. Liberals. “Instead, they have just become another commodity,” he said. “Clearly, they just aren’t the priority they once were.” The new fee schedule arrives with several hikes affecting many B.C. parks – a majority of them $1 or $2. The most significant Island increases involve group camping fees. The basic family rates at some of the Island’s most popular parks, including Goldstream, Rathtrevor and Gordon Bay are not affected by the 2016 wave of increases, but each had rates jacked up by $5 in 2015. The government

says the hikes are expected to generate an additional $410,000, which will be used to subsidize operating and maintenance costs. According to Krog, he’s getting feedback that the B.C. Parks system is no longer providing value for the money compared to other camping opportunities, a position the ministry rejects. According the government, more than 158,000 reservations were made through Discover Camping last year – an increase of nearly 19 per cent from 2014. The reservation systems opens again March 15, the same time the fee hikes take effect.

While young people struggle to rent or buy a home in Metro Vancouver, overseas investors are snapping up high-end commercial real estate thanks to a low Canadian dollar and loopholes in the property transfer tax, opposition MLAs say. Finance Minister Mike de Jong changed the tax rules in his latest budget to exempt buyers of new homes up to $750,000, and increased the rate from two to three per cent for value over $2 million. But the province continues to reap a windfall on resold homes, the vast majority of the market, with one per cent on the first $200,000 and two per cent on value between $200,000 and $2 million. NDP housing critic David Eby says the tax not only drives up already unaffordable home prices, it can be avoided by offshore investors buying up Vancouver office towers like the Bentall Centre and Royal Centre. The NDP and some municipal officials are also calling for a nonresident tax on residential purchases, to deter foreign buyers from buying property and leaving it empty as values climb.

“There is a huge frustration in Metro Vancouver that spreads all the way up to Squamish, where people are tired of the fact that their wages have no connection to real estate prices, and they are fed up,” Eby said. The province is moving to restore citizenship and residency declarations for real estate purchasers, but de Jong says he needs to collect data to measure the problem of non-resident investors before taking action. Data is also needed for a commercial property technique developed to avoid the property purchase tax when it was imposed in 1987. A “bare trust” separates legal and beneficial ownership, allowing the property to change hands without paying the transfer tax. De Jong said bare trusts and share transfers, where the registered owner doesn’t change but controlling interest does, are accepted business practices. “The purpose here is to ensure that they are paying their fair share, that they are abiding by the laws that British Columbians and Canadians must abide by, and to ensure that we have to make sure we have the information necessary to enforce those rules.” tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Don’t try to erect barriers, Sagittarius. This week you have to let someone in and unburden some of the problems or thoughts that have been weighing you down. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Cancer, it is better to make your choices sooner rather than later this week. Putting decisions off only complicates matters. It may be an anxious time, but you will pull through. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

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Virgo, a hectic week leads to lots of demands on your time. Take things one task at a time and do not be afraid to say “no” if you feel you are overwhelmed.

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DAVID GOGO tells tales as part of his Dinghy Dock show.

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Johnny Winter. “There were many sad days, but also tears of joy when I think back at fond memories from my time on the road,” said Gogo on his website. “Relationships can also have their ups and downs as the years pass by, and many of my new songs deal with this.” Gogo’s Dinghy Dock Pub show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, which includes round-trip ferry fare, and are available in advance from Lucid, Desire Tattoo, The Dog’s Ear, the Dinghy Dock Pub and www. ticketzone.com.

An up-and-coming Nanaimo jazz musician meets up with Canadian talent of note to produce some smooth sounds at Simon Holt restaurant this weekend. Graham Shonwise, saxophonist and bassist who grew up in Nanaimo and studied music at Vancouver Island University, will showcase his talent on sax alongside Juno Award-winning guitarist Bill Coon, bassist Ken Lister and veteran jazz drummer Geoff Bowen. The performance, hosted by Luis Porretta of Quadwrangel Music, happens Sunday (Feb. 28) at 7:30 p.m. “We do about nine or 10 gigs a year and normally get in Juno award winners – topgrade players,” Porretta said. Coon is one of Canada’s top jazz guitarists. Bowen has drummed for some of the most respected names in the music business, including Herb Ellis, Pearl Bailey and even Elvis Presley, and Lister, who lives in Qualicum, is one of this country’s best acoustic bass players. “Then we’ve got guest saxophone player, Graham Shonwise, a young saxophone player who’s really cutting an edge here in Canada at the moment,” Porretta said. Shonwise, 30, said it’s the first time he’s been hired for a gig by a well-known artist. Shonwise is a fixture on the local music scene, but has a day job at a cedar shake mill south of Nanaimo and is also studying to become a pilot. He got involved with jazz music at age 14 and while he’s preparing for career choices that provide steady income, he’s also open to other possibilities. “There is a certain amount of nerves involved, not because I think I can’t do it, but simply because it’s just a first time thing and I’m trying not to even imagine the possibilities beyond this,” Shonwise said. “It’s more I’m just really grateful for the opportunity than anything.” Tickets, $20, are available at Arbutus Music, Fascinating Rhythm, the restaurant or online at www.quadwranglemusic.com. “It’s a great event,” Porretta said. “It’s some of the best jazz you’re going to hear in Canada.” For more information about Shonwise, please visit his website at www.graham shonwise.com.

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Blues guitarist David Gogo will spend an intimate evening delighting fans with an acoustic performance Saturday (Feb. 27). Gogo performs at the Dinghy Dock Pub. “It’s a fun crowd. Everyone there is there for the music. It’s a nice vibe,” he said. During acoustic performances, Gogo said he “spends a lot of time telling stories from the road.” “It’s much more of an intimate thing than playing with the band,” he said. While Gogo creates a different experience for audience members during his acoustic show than his band performances, attendees will be treated to an acoustic rendition of Vicksburg Call, also the name of his latest release. Gogo said as he’s been touring Vancouver Island he’s been getting requests so he added it to his show. “It will give people a chance to hear strippeddown versions of the songs,” said Gogo. “It keeps me on my toes because there is nothing to fall back on. It’s just you and your guitar.” During the evening, he’ll play some more traditional blues roots-orientated songs, he said. Gogo was recently nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the Year and Guitarist of the Year for the Maple Blues awards. His album Vicksburg Call was also nominated for Blues Album of the Year for the

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45th annual Juno Awards. “I’m becoming almost like the Susan Lucci of the Maple Blues Awards,” he said, about garnering the nominations but not securing the wins. “I had a good time out there it was awesome to be part of the show with Maple Blues Bands.” Vicksburg Call, his 14th album release, was recorded in Rick Salt’s Nanaimo studio. The album features Gogo’s renowned guitar skills and some riffs played on his newest acquisition, a Gibson Les Paul and Martin D 35. A mix of covers and original compositions, the album has been getting a lot

of attention across the country, said Gogo. He puts his own stamp on The Loner, by Neil Young, and Why, by Annie Lennox. Gogo said the guitars he plays during the acoustic performance are also important. During the show he plays his 1930 National Steel and 1920 Gibson L-Junior guitars. “It’s a big part of the show. These are fairly rare guitars, but I still take them out on the road,” he said. Gogo said over his career he’s had the opportunity to play with some of the great blues legends, such as the late B.B. King and late

Singer’s love for Vancouver Island helps rekindle interest in performing BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

A former medical sales representative has returned to her first love, music. Edie DaPonte moved with her husband to Vancouver Island about 15 years ago. Her new-found love of the Island life perhaps rekindled an old passion, prompting her to take a chance on fulfilling a dream. DaPonte had a music

career when she was in her 20s, but took the safe route of finishing university and following a career in the corporate world. “Just over the last four or five years, I started reintroducing myself back into the music and just meeting the right people,” DaPonte said. “Most recently, I decided that it was time to record some originals and was encouraged to do that, particularly, by Joey Smith, one

of the musicians I work really closely with here.” Those originals are featured on her new album, Young at Heart, named in part for DaPonte’s outlook on life sparked by the fun she’s having with her new career. DaPonte is gaining recognition for her talent and musical style – jazz leaning toward adult contemporary with rich vocals – on the south Island and Lower Mainland, but she has never performed on

the Island north of Crofton and Mill Bay. “It’s kind of exciting,” DaPonte said. “It’s a tour. It’s a second album I’ve released called Young at Heart and we sold out here at Herman’s (Jazz Club in Victoria) and had such fun and then, interestingly enough, I realized I don’t know anyone in Nanaimo. Why would anyone want to come and hear me?” She’s looking forward to sharing her latest

Quickfacts EDIE DAPONTE performs at Simon Holt restaurant Thursday (Feb. 25), 8 p.m. Tickets $20 and available at the restaurant. For more information, please visit www.edie.ca.

work with an audience in an intimate setting like Simon Holt, where she will perform Thursday

(Feb. 25) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the restaurant. “The album was produced by Joby Baker, in Victoria, and he’s a Junonominated producer, so he knows how to make the album sound good and my job is to perform the live version as good as Joby intended.” To learn more about DaPonte and her musical style, please visit www. edie.ca. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Jazz trio performs at Unity Spiritual Centre Nico Rhodes Trio performs a jazz concert at Unity Spiritual Centre Sunday (Feb. 28). Re-imaginings of great piano works, original compositions and a high degree of musical collaboration and communication are hallmarks of the work by James McRae, Sean Drabitt and

Nico Rhodes. The concert takes place at noon at the centre, located at 2325 East Wellington Rd. Tickets $15 at the door. A lunch prior to the event is available for $5. For more information, please call 250-591-0775 or e-mail unity nan@shaw.ca.

Drummer Joey Paul, left, performs with metal band Iron Kingdom at an allages show in his hometown. The event takes place Friday (Feb. 26) at the Cavallotti Lodge. Photo contributed

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It was a DVD of Led Zeppelin performing live that got a teenaged Joey Paul hooked on music and the idea of becoming a professional musician. “I was mesmerized by their playing,” Paul said. Since then, the now 21-yearold Nanaimo native has been not only been chasing his dream, but living it. On Friday (Feb. 26) Paul and his band Iron Kingdom will be performing at Cavallotti Lodge at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the show will go towards for the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society. “We are stoked,” Paul said. “I am the only guy from the

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For their latest album, Work and Love, the members mined the histories of their lives for song inspiration. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 from the Dog’s Ear, Lucid and the bar.

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THEATRE OFFICE HOURS presented by Nanaimo Theatre Group runs Feb. 24 to March 12. Evening shows at 8 p.m. Feb. 24-27, March 2-5, 9-12. Matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 6. Matinees and Wednesday and Thursday performances are $18 and Friday and Saturday shows are $20. For tickets call 250-7587224 or go to http:// nanaimotheatregroup. ca.

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Jack is a big boy who is very enthusiastic! He is easily excitable, so will do well in a home with lots of consistent routine, structure, and positive leadership. Jack could run for days! He likes other dogs, playing ball, or just running with a human companion - anything active. Jack would love to learn lots of tricks and basic obedience, and would enjoy mind stimulating activities like food puzzles or scent-based games. Jack is built like a brick house, so although he would be friendly towards young kids, his enthusiasm would be overbearing and he could end up accidentally hurting someone small. This big lug needs some work on his manners, but is more than willing to put in the effort.

Jackson

Jackson was adopted from us as a kitten and has since been re homed and went for walk about and ended up back here. He is really laid back and cuddly, can be independent as well and would prefer not to have other cats up in his face. Jackson has had urinary crystals in his past and needs to remain on the S/O urinary health food and because of this has to be an indoor kitty.

Diesel is an energetic young boy who is very people social and loves to play. He was brought to us because he was not compatible with the new puppy in the Charlie home. Diesel gets very around other dogs, and can be selective when choosing his dog friends. He will need continued socializing and may excel best in a home where he is the only dog, so he can Merrilee Tognela have all your focus on him during training. #202-1551 Estevan Road Diesel is a barrel of laughs and is always Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3 PROFESSIONAL eager to please his friends. He is a very P 250.591.4601 F 250.591.4602 DOG GROOMING sensitive boy, and can be a bit unsure at first T 855.278.5924 C 250.230.5220 For all your dogs hygiene needs: Nails • Ears • Anal Glands so he will require a dog experienced home, 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE without cats, that has the time and patience 460REALTY.COM Small Dogs Only CALL WENDY 250-754-9289 to dedicate to him. This little guy is a special Mon.-Fri. 2008−03−06 01:04:48 pm − Page 1 / 1 − ANNONCE RÃ DUITE DE 0.0% − AD SIZE DECREAS 939 Oakley Street, Nanaimo character and has quickly become a shelter by Appointment PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE S.P.C.A. 2008−03−06 01:04:48 pm −− AD Page 1 / DECREASED 1 − ANNONCEBY RÃ0.0% DUITE DE 0. 2008−03−06 01:04:48 pm − Page 1 / 1 − ANNONCE RÃ DUITE DE 0.0% SIZE favourite; he is a busy body and will need lots of mental and physical exercise. His favourite Veterinary Hospital game is getting into a taped up cardboard Nanaimo’s Exclusively Feline Practice box filled with treats! If you are looking 14249259AA for • DR. CATHY MALONEY 14249259AA 14249259AA a partner to brighten your days and have 14249259AA / TD / DQCWWP / E / 2507589121 / Y / 20 / P / S / N / Our practice is a quiet, low Backyard Chicken Supplies, Feed, the experience to help Diesel become an 14249259AA // TD DQCWWP 14249259AA / HB01 TD / DQCWWP / E / 2507589121 / Yand 20 /More P / S / N / / E / 2507589121 Page 1 of 1/ Y / 20 stress environment. / L Hurworth / BbySupplies 1−110580901 Bedding, ambassador for his breed, ask the staff to We are a FULL SERVICE HB01 / L Hurworth / Bby 1−110580901 HB01 / L Hurworth / Bby 1−110580901 veterinary hospital for cats only BENSON VIEW VETERINARY Open 7 daysHOSPITAL LT / 080228 meet him today. and their specific needs. Diesel

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CareGiverS’ SUpport Circle. Are you caring for a loved one with a terminal illness? Drop in peer support with trained facilitators. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Nanaimo Community Hospice, 1080 St. George Cres. Call 250591-881.

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Tuesday SprinG lUnCheon by Nanaimo-Ladysmith Retired Teachers Association at Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Rd. March 1, 11:30 a.m. Call 778269-1242.

Ongoing mUltiple myeloma cancer support group meets last Wednesday of the month, 1:303:30 p.m., at B.C. Pensioners and Seniors Centre, 2465 Labieaux Rd. Call 250-619-9555 or 250-754-6822 for information.

group, 0-5 years old, meets every Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 MacMillan Rd. 250-722-7110.

nanaimo eUChre Club meets for cards Tuesdays and Fridays. New members welcome, teaching available. Call 250-758-0739 for times and location. nanaimo SUpport Group for people with mood disorders takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at Church of Nazarene, 2150 Departure Bay Rd. All welcome. 250729-9191 for details.

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UplandS lUnCh BUnCh Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., at Investor’s Group boardroom. Call 250-797-6050. proState CanCer support group meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Canadian Cancer Society office at 777 Poplar St. Call 250751-1340. SinGle Senior Social Club bi-weekly dinners, potlucks, card and game nights, coffee meetings. Call 250756-1601 for more information. every Body Sings choir, all taught by ear. Call Shirley at 250-7296135.

nanaimo Shrine club meets second Wednesday of each month at Morpeth Masonic Temple, 620 Morpeth Ave. Dinner 5:30 p.m.; business after. All Shriners welcome.

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ConneCtinG Within meets Mondays, 7-9 p.m. to explore meditation, chakras, affirmation and intention. Call 250-751-5851.

nanaimo Women’S cancer support group meets first Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., at Origin Retirement Home, 6205 Oliver Rd. and first Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m., at Nanaimo North Library. Call 250751-1956.

harBoUr City Toastmasters meets every Thursday, downstairs at the Harbourfront library, Room A. noon to 1 p.m.

nar-anon meets at the Sands Fireside Room Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m. Call 250-739-0251.

nanaimo hiStoriCal SoCiety meets second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Bowen Park meeting room. Call 250-7580911.

eatinG diSorderS Anonymous meets every Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Southgate Country Grocer’s upstairs meeting room. Call 250-6182078.

nanaimo BritiSh ClUB meets second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, E. Wellington Rd. Call 250-753-7679 or 250753-8406.

addiCtionS Family and friends support group meets Tuesday, 6:308:30 p.m., at 3151 Barons Rd.

topS 4120 meet every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Old Age Pensioner Hall on Labieux Road. Call 250-716-5730.

nanaimo hortiCUltUral Society meets second Wednesday at Brechin United Church. E-mail www. nanaimohort.org for details.

Nanaimo News Bulletin 25 heart and Stroke Foundation seeks volunteer facilitators for Living with Stroke program. Training provided. Call Deborah at 778-3728012. nalt native plant nursery, 3145 Frost Rd., open Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250-6687670.

mid-iSland Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) meet every second Sunday, 11 a.m., at Bethlehem Retreat Centre, 2371 Arbot Rd. Call 250754-0774.

paradiSe iSle Seniors’ Drop-in Centre hosts pool and cribbage tournaments with soup and sandwich, noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at 201 Albert St. For details call 250-754-9566 or e-mail paradiseisle_ nanaimo@shaw.ca.

Corrie Street Club to discuss episodes of Coronation Street meets first Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., at ABC Restaurant’s north-end location.

thUrSday niGht dance club hosts dances for all adults at Bowen Park complex Thursdays from 7:30-10 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Call 250-390-3875.

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Happy Endings: Permew, Peanut, Chilli & Bella Permew was adopted from us late last year. She has made herself right at home and is the apple of her new moms eye. We could not have asked for a more purrrrfect match. Peanut came into our care after living the majority of his life on a tether. This sweet little guy was an instant hit with staff and volunteers. He loves everyone he meets and is eager to please. Peanuts new family was in love from the very beginning. Peanut went home and made himself at home right away. Congratulations to Peanut for hitting the jack pot in your new home! Chilli came to us in mid December and Dr. Ken Ken Langelier Finch -Dr. Langelier--Dr. Dr.Sheila Sue Young Vancouver Island Dr. Sue Young Dr. Ken KenLangelier Langelier• Dr. - Dr. Sue Young we quickly discovered he was a dog Dr. Sheila Finch - Dr. Dr.Sheila Jamie Wintemute Dr. Jamie Wintemute Dr. Isabel Duke Dr. Katie Surguine • Finch Dr. Alicia Ashley - Dr. Sheila Finch in need of a job. The staff quickly Dr. Isabel Duke Compassionate, Caring & Respectful got to work finding him a family Your Pets will LOVE our Vets!!! who wanted to work with their dog and keep this incredibly bright guy engaged. That day came for Chilli on Christmas Private Cremation eve when his new parents came General Cremation to meet him. Chilli was a lot bigger Memorial Products veterinary·hospital Permew than they were looking for but the 250.338.6481 • 1.866.540.6481 • www.vipetcremation.ca love was instant. Chilli has been passing the time since running, snowshoeing and hiking with his Open 7 days a week with extended hours! new parents. He and his mom 1800 Bowen Road, have even recently began RallyNanaimo, BC, O and we are sure they are goMonday - Friday V9S5W4 730am - 9pm ing to be amazing at it. We look forward to giving you future upPeanut dates on this not so little guy in the Saturday - Sunday 9am - 5pm future. Congratulations to Chilli Did you know that pet waste is and his new family! All pets welcome! hazardous waste and cannot be Bella is a little whirl wind of • Dogs put in your weekly garbage? Professional activity. She loves everyone Grooming • Cats SIGN UP FOR 4 WEEKS & and everything. We knew from Services • Birds Available the minute she was ready to RECEIVE 5TH WEEK FREE • Exotics 250.753.1288 find her forever family that she • Weekly curbside pick up +Wildlife wouldn’t last long. We had barely clicked the available for adopChilli PLUS: tion button when her new family PLUS: • Grooming walked in. They had no intentions • Breeder Services of a dog so small but Bella set • So much more! straight to work changing their minds. Her new parents report that she is absolutely perfect and quite the character. Bella www.islandvet.com is enjoying showing off her huge (250) facebook.com/islandvet personality in her tiny body. doggydoowagon.ca Bella

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Giron - Gee Jose Giron and Maria Perla of Nanaimo, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Zaida Giron to Shane Gee, son of Josephine Gee of Nanaimo on Feb.14, 2016. Ms. Giron is a graduate of Vancouver Island University with a BBA in Accounting and is Controller for Milner Group Ventures Inc. Mr. Gee is a graduate of Dalhousie University and Vancouver Island University with MBA, MScIB, BEDS, and BA degrees. He is currently employed with Coastal Community Credit Union as a Premises Management Specialist. The happy couple will remain in Nanaimo and have yet to set a wedding date.

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Geurd, aged 45, born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, came with his family to BC as a teenager. He worked his early years as a commercial fisherman and the remainder in construction as a contractor, often working with his dad. Geurd had a true love for kids, his dogs, and life itself. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing, camping, hiking, and being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncle Geurd.â&#x20AC;? As a result of his stubbornness and courage, Geurd beat cancer in the way he lived. He ensured no jobs were left undone, and that everyone was taken care of before he left. Now he begins his final project, alongside his dad, rebuilding the stairway to heaven. He was predeceased by his father, Henny van Lambalgen, on August 18, 2015 and his loyal and faithful German Shepherd, Blix, December 2014. Geurd is survived by his companion and devoted puppy, Lucas. He also leaves behind his mom, Siri Hulleberg-van Lambalgen; siblings, Henny Jr., Kristine, Arnie, Tommy, and Sonja; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Special thanks to those who have supported Geurd and his family on his journey. In keeping in stride with Geurdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quiet and private living, there will be no public service. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, please consider making a donation to the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society at www.nanaimohospice.com.

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OA, Leonard Frank passed away peacefully at Dover House, Nanaimo, BC, Feb. 12, 2016. He was predeceased by his first wife Rose (1981); his second wife, Dorothy (2008) and 1 daughter Rosemarie, also in 2008. He is survived by his son Allan; daughter, Joyce (Peter) Vivian; son in law Bert Coninx; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; his special friend, Vi; also his three sisters and two brothers. A family service will be held at a later date. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. W.J. Ehman for his years of exceptional care. Also a special thank you to the staff at Dover House for their care of our loved one. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity is appreciated. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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Puck drops on junior B hockey playoffs I BUCCANEERS FACE Comox Valley Glacier Kings in first round.

Clips take first place on Island BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

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It seemed like the whole season was leading up to this. The Nanaimo Buccaneers will face the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in the first round of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs in a matchup that has been long anticipated. “Before Christmas, we kind of knew we were playing Comox,” said Jordan Levesque, Bucs team captain. “So we were watching them, keeping up with their scores and kind of focusing on them for that first round … I think we’re ready for them.” With the Campbell River Storm taking control of the North Division early and the Oceanside Generals left behind in last, there wasn’t a lot of drama over the final weeks of the regular season. “I think it’s hard for the kids to find motivation sometimes when you’re coming out here and playing games where essentially we’re just trying not to get suspended or get injuries,” said Dan Lemmon, Bucs coach. So playoff hockey is exactly what his team needs. “We’ve got an older group that’s been here before and we’re going to use some of our experience and some of the lessons we’ve learned during the season to find ways to win in the playoffs,” the coach said. The physicality and intensity gets turned up at this stage of the year, said Levesque, and “it’s crazy how much better every team is.” The Glacier Kings were a challenging opponent for the Buccaneers all year, as Comox won six out of 10 games in the season series. “They’re a hard-working team; they’re a skilled team,”

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Nanaimo Buccaneers forward Will Koop looks to make a pass during Thursday’s regular-season home finale against the Campbell River Storm at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs start tonight (Feb. 23) at the NIC with the Bucs taking on the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.

Levesque said. “If we work hard and beat them in the oneon-one battles, I think that’s all we really need to do.” Lemmon said Nanaimo is more physical, and has the kind of defencemen who will win battles in a playoff series. The Bucs are confident in their goaltending with the VIJHL’s Top Goaltender award winner, Alex Orth, and they have highend forwards led by Levesque, Trent Bell and Will McNamara. “They’ve got a similar team as we do, with a couple of really strong players and then some role guys on their third and fourth lines,” Lemmon said. “I think we match up well against them. It’s going to come down to a matter of will, and a matter of the small things.”

The teams have met twice before in the post-season, with Comox eliminating Nanaimo in the first round last year and in the division final in 2013. Levesque said that playoff history is in the back of players’ minds. Another motivating factor is that it’s the final year of junior hockey for a handful of guys. “It’s winding down, your whole career…” Levesque said. “So we look to really bring it every night and make the most out of this opportunity.” GAME ON … The Bucs and Glacier Kings play Game 1 tonight (Feb. 23) at 7:15 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Game 2 will be Thursday, also a 7:15 p.m. faceoff at the NIC.

Quickfacts NANAIMO BUCCANEERS players received three Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League awards last week. Alex Orth received the Ray’s Sports Centre Trophy as VIJHL Top Goaltender, Trent Bell received the Walt McWilliams Memorial Trophy as VIJHL Unsung Hero and Hobin Zinck was honoured with the Bob Saunders Community Leadership Award. VICTORIA COUGARS forward Nathan Looysen won the Jamie Benn Trophy as league MVP, while Spencer Loverock of the Peninsula Panthers was picked as VIJHL Top Defenceman.

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The Nanaimo Clippers captured first place in the division in dramatic fashion. The Clips scored four third-period goals as they came back to beat the Powell River Kings by a 5-3 score in B.C. Hockey League action on Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena. The Island Division’s second-place Kings had shut out the Clips 4-0 the night before, then on Saturday they led 2-0 after one period and 3-1 after two. “It was an emotional roller coaster weekend for us. We went literally through every kind of emotion a team can, to be honest…” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “There was a lot of pressure being put on and then it seemed like we kind of pulled ourselves out of that in the second half of tonight’s game.” The Clippers didn’t feel they had played badly in Friday’s loss or the start of Saturday’s game. So they just kept doing the same things, only better, picking up their skating and crashing the net. “We just stuck with our game plan and we knew it would work out and it was a really exciting ending right there,” said Nolan Aibel, Clippers forward.

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Anders Cederberg, front, looks for a layup overtop of Isfeld Ice opponent Jeppe Madsen during Saturday’s North Island final at Ballenas Secondary School.

Teams runners-up at North Islands Nanaimo teams made it through North Islands and will get to stay out on the court for the next stage of playoffs. The Dover Bay Dolphins senior AAAA boys and the Nanaimo District Islanders AAA boys both finished as runners-up at their respective tournaments. Dover claimed second at its tournament at Cowichan Secondary School, with the host Thunderbirds e m e rg i n g a s t h e North’s top seed. Dover hosts Islands starting Thursday (Feb. 25) in north Nanaimo. NDSS, meanwhile, was defeated 60-44 by the Isfeld Ice on Saturday in the North Island final at Parksville’s Ballenas Secondary School. “Isfeld’s a tough team and what we really wanted to do is just try to compete with them and I think we did a much better job competing with them this game that we did the last time. We’re satisfied with that,” said Jacob

Thom, NDSS coach. Anders Cederberg was ND’s top scorer in the final with 18 points and Max Reed scored 12. The Wellington Wildcats senior boys finished third at North Islands, defeating the Ballenas Whalers in Saturday’s third-place game. The Nanaimo District Islanders host AAA Islands starting Thursday (Feb. 25) at the Nanaimo District Secondary School gym. Both the Isles and the ’Cats are involved. At senior AAA girls’ Island championships, the Dover Bay Dolphins won two and lost two, ending with a 73-70 defeat against G.P. Vanier. Madeline Hart was selected a tournament all-star. Senior A boys’ North Islands weren’t required this year, with the Nanaimo Christian School Trailblazers earning the North Division’s top seed for Islands. That tournament will be held in Duncan starting Friday (Feb. 26).

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VIU men primed for provincials Vancouver Island University’s men’s volleyball team was able to set itself up for provincial championships. The Mariners split their matches against the first-place Camosun Chargers on the weekend, as each team won on its home court. VIU beat Camo 25-18, 28-30, 25-23, 25-21 on Friday night at the Vancouver Island University gym, then fell the next day in Victoria, 25-14, 26-24, 25-21. Earning the win against a challenging opponent was timely, said M’s coach Abe Avender. “You can never have enough confidence in this sport, because t h e re ’s s o m a n y momentum changes in it,” he said. The victory also clinched third place in the standings going i n t o p ro v i n c i a l s , which is a favourable seeding for the M’s, Avender said. He doesn’t mind the idea of having to play a quarterfinal match to get used to the gym this week at Abbotsford’s Columbia Bible College. It will be a matter of peaking at the right time, he said. “It’s funny. You spend six months coaching and playing and training and you end up doing it for one weekend and that’s where all the marbles are,” said Avender. “So to have your best volleyball coming near the end, hopefully that’s what you’re rolling out of here [to provincials] with.” VIU plays the Capilano Blues on Thursday (Feb. 25) to start provincials.

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All the emotions of the final home match of the season could be the right kind of preparation for provincial championships. The VIU Mariners women’s volleyball team defeated the Camosun Chargers on Friday at home and on Saturday on the road to close out the PacWest regular season. The M’s won 18-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-11 the first night, then 25-13, 25-23, 25-19 in the rematch.

VIU, which had already sewn up first place before the weekend, is well prepared for playoffs, said Kelsey Johnson, M’s libero, after Friday’s win. “I think today was a good test…” she said. “Because we all were nervous coming into it and I think it’s only going to make us better going into provincials, dealing with those nerves.” The M’s start with a bye and will watch the quarterfinals, then take the court for a semifinal match with huge implications.

“The next time we play, it’ll be a do-or-die situation where if we win it, we’re going to nationals, if we lose it, we’re going home…” said Shane Hyde, the team’s coach. “It’s not the intensity we’re talking about right now, it’s the extra focus and the extra pressure that these next games will have.” Provincial championships will be held at Abbotsford’s Columbia Bible College starting Thursday (Feb. 25). VIU’s first match is Friday. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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