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Ray Nielsen, who attended Grades 5 and 6 in Harewood Elementary School, and Eleanor, his wife, who taught at the school from 1963-71, watch the building being torn down Tuesday. The majority of the structure was demolished this week after windows, doors, fire escapes and asbestos were removed from the building throughout March.

Investigators still looking into what caused downtown fire BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Fire investigators have finished their physical investigation in the Jean Burns Building and are now interviewing witnesses and firefighters. The downtown building at the corner of Commercial Street and Terminal

Avenue, was gutted by a fire that heavily damaged or destroyed tenants’ properties March 31. “We’re basically finished the on-site investigation, but now we have a ton of interviews to do,” said Capt. Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue’s chief fire prevention officer. Mond said Nanaimo Fire

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Nanaimo city council withdrew acting mayor pay from a new policy amid criticism there wasn’t the chance for public input and procedure wasn’t followed. Nanaimo city council set aside its new acting mayor rate, which amounted to about a three-per cent increase to councillors’ annual pay, to allow for further discussion later this month, but it was not prepared to overturn new policies on governance and spending. Accusations flew during an open meeting Monday as several councillors aired grievances against the mayor, who is blamed for the need for policy, and the mayor alleged councillors have held “secret” meetings. Council approved new policies in March, which lay out the process for how and when councillors can spend tax dollars, the role of the acting mayor, and a requirement for all incoming correspondence to go to all council members. A spending policy included new pay of about $1,189 for councillors who rotate into the acting mayor role every six weeks. City manager Tracy Samra previously called the guidelines urgent and on Monday, explained reasons behind the new policies. She said problems arose with communication and notification of invitations to meetings going to the mayor’s office not being shared in a timely way, if at all, with the rest of council.

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Properties slapped with nuisance designation City labels King Arthur Court and Hecate Street house as a drain on emergency services By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

Problematic properties were back on city council’s agenda Monday when it gave two rental residences nuisance designations. The two addresses named are 564 Fifth St., also known as King Arthur Court – previously designated a nuisance property in 2010 – and 522 Hecate St., which received its first nuisance property designation. Ashley and Shane Neil manage the rooming house at 522 Hecate St. and a building at 690 Albert St. for owner Lisa Barry, who lives in Vancouver and Mexico. “We’ve always had issues in these places,” Ashley Neil said. “I mean, that’s what’s going to happen when you have low-income housing for people who are atrisk and high risk for homelessness and other problems, too.” She said most tenants live quietly and comfortably, but a few ruin it for everyone. Properties get a nuisance designation for repeated calls for emergency services for drug activity, violence, noise and other disturbances. Rob Davidson, the city’s acting manager for bylaw regulations and security, said once a property gets a nuisance designation, its owner is billed the city’s costs for emergency personnel, services and the time on scene in 15-minute increments for each new call. The designation can be removed after nuisance calls

stop for several months. Neil said the nuisance designation is unfair when another rental property nearby “has crack deals going right out the window.” “Here our tenants, you know, they get in fights or they have an issue or somebody sets off a smoke alarm and we’re a nuisance,” Neil said. Davidson said police were called to 522 Hecate St. 10 times in 2015 for fights, a male waving a sword at another person, assaults, domestic disputes, a noisy party, public disturbances from intoxication and a passerby shot with an air gun. “In 2016, to date, we’ve had eight calls already, so it seems it’s ramping itself up,” Davidson said. He said the number and severity of calls to King Arthur Court were on the rise, too, and the city was writing its nuisance property report for the complex when two children pricked their fingers on syringes discarded in a stump on the property in late March. Fred Williams, King Arthur Court manager, who was hired to clean up the complex last summer, also said conditions are better now, but a few bad tenants ruin it for everyone. “Once we get the two really bad ones out – and that’s hard. I know one of them is afraid of the police coming and kicking their door in, so they’re going to leave,” Williams said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Politicians gather in Nanaimo to discuss island issues Marijuana and the Island Corridor foundation will be discussed by politicians this weekend as they converge on the Harbour City for the annual Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities convention. More than 300 politicians and guests will attend the AVICC conference in Nanaimo to participate in workshops, discuss resolutions and tour facilities, such as Tilray and the city’s new water treat-

ment plant. It’s the first time the city has hosted the event since 2009. “The AVICC conference moves all over so it gives a chance to different communities to showcase what they’re doing and also to get the economic benefit because we are bringing a lot of people to town who eat out and shop,” said Barbara Price, association president. There are no resolutions this

year from the City of Nanaimo, but politicians will be talking about issues like a request for a share of any future tax collected through marijuana sales and distribution for local governments, as well as a financial and governance review of the Island Corridor Foundation. Price called the foundation an “emerging issue” with Langford questioning the vision of the railway, and the purpose and the work of the foundation. Nanaimo

Regional District recently pulled its support for rail repair. Price anticipates debate among people with strong feelings on both sides. Andrew Weaver, leader of the Green Party, John Horgan, official opposition leader, and Peter Fassbender, B.C. minister of community, sport and cultural development, will be at the convention. Chief Robert Joseph with Reconciliation Canada is the keynote speaker.

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Councillors remove mayor from committees Mayor Bill McKay says he has been removed from several city committees, including one with the Snuneymuxw. New appointments w e re a n n o u n c e d Monday on committees the mayor used to sit on, including Snuneymuxw First Nation liaison committee, tripartite liaison committee, and Nanaimo Port Authority Working Group. The mayor suggested the move was a form of censure, which city manager Tracy Samra denied. Councillors spoke to the change in appointments as being necessary for a relationship with the Snuneymuxw and because of conduct at a swearing-in ceremony. Speaking to Snuneymuxw Coun. Doug White, McKay addressed the breach in protocol that happened at the Snuneymuxw’s inauguration ceremony. According to McKay, he got up once during the ceremony to go to the bathroom, and again to leave to another appointment. The ceremony had started later than scheduled. “There was never any intention to disrespect and when the chief motioned to me that he seemed OK that I had to go to another appointment, I did not consider there was any breach of protocol or disrespect towards the Snuneymuxw. I apologize if that’s the case.” news@nanaimobulletin.com

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After a lengthy debate, Lantzville councillors scrapped the proposal for a water task force and opted to go with a consultant instead. During a committee of the whole meeting on Monday night, councillors approved a motion that will see district staff prepare a report for a terms of reference for a water master plan and for a consultant. The consultant would potentially be hired by the district to conduct the work that would have been done by the Water Task Force. Coun. Mark Swain raised the idea of hiring a market research firm or consultant to do the work versus forming a committee, suggesting that enough time has already been spent. “It is clear to me, based on our last meeting, that all neighborhoods in Lantzville do want water. I think for us to finally put this to rest, it’s a pretty simple solution,” Swain said. “Hire a market research firm to do this now. There is no point in waiting and putting off to committees and creating extra things. I think we just go and put out there to a market search firm and they can go and poll our neighbourhoods that do need water and get that scientific information back to us to make our decision. I think putting this off to committee,

again, they are just going to spend months and months talking about how they are going to go poll neighborhoods and so forth.” The Water Task Force, had it been created, would have worked alongside district staff and consultants to recommend options to provide municipal water to un-serviced areas within Lantzville. The task force would have also provided input on the Water Master Plan process and a number of short and long-term issues relating to water within the district. It would have consisted of two council members and three members of the public. Prior to Swain’s suggestion to hire a consultant, Lantzville councillors spent a large portion of the night debating heavily about the terms of reference for the Water Task Force. They also focused on whether a water master plan should be developed before forming any kind of task force. Coun. Bob Colclough, who was against the original motion, said district staff and council need to agree on the water master plan itself. “Prior to adopting the terms of reference or anything else, particularly, prior to going out and asking residents if they are interested in sitting on advisory committee, we first need to establish what a water management master plan is, what the goals and objectives of that plan are,

what is the work plan schedule budget … and then the terms of reference and membership makeup,” Colclough said. Coun. John Coulson, who suppor ted the original motion, said he believed that the Water Task Force would be able to help with the development of the water master plan. “One of the very first things this group can do is assist with the development of the water master plan,” Coulson said. “I think the big thing is they can identify the needs, surveying the community, public consultation, whatever it is we are doing.” Meanwhile, Coun. Will Geselbracht, who was also against the original motion, noted that so much time has gone by and that the there are members of the community who are in “crisis” with respect to water. “We have to address the concerns of the citizens that don’t have water and that is going to be part of the master water plan ... People are suffering and in crisis and we as the elected representatives in this community have got to respond,” Geselbracht said. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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A requirement for the acting mayor to attend all public meetings and functions is because there’s substantive business items that require the will of council to be accurately reflected, said Samra, who noted that the acting mayor doesn’t have to accompany the mayor to every meeting. Tw o re s i d e n t s raised concern about the documents and the approval process for the new policies, saying the documents were rushed and of

poor quality, approval didn’t follow council’s procedure bylaw, and the public did not have the chance to speak on the acting mayor pay. Matthew O’Donnell called for council to rescind the pay raise and put it through proper process. Coun. Jerry Hong argued the pay raise had already been brought back to the table. “We didn’t hide it this week,” said Hong, who attributed public concern as the reason staff brought

the policy back to an open meeting. Some councillors acknowledged the need for further discussion but accusations against the mayor also flew as politicians discussed the issue of governance and the new policies. Coun. Jim Kipp said he’s tiring of drama when councillors move things forward and try to make things go as quickly as they can, adding if they made a mistake under pressure, he will apologize for it.

“If we move something too fast it is problematic and we should listen to the public more,” he said. Coun. Bill Yoachim said he would be open to the conversation that the cart was ahead of the horse with regards to the financial piece, but also talked about being under extreme stress internally, due to the relationship with the mayor. He accused McKay of failing to respond to repeated information requests, withholding city corporate records

pertaining to legal advice, and meeting with proponents interested in a foot passenger service from Nanaimo to Vancouver while the city was still under a memorandum of understanding with other parties. Yoachim wants the community to put a rest to the drama, adding that since he’s been under the leadership of McKay, he’s been threatened legally and his professionalism has been called to task. The other day he was so frustrated, he threw

a chair against the wall, “which is not like me,” he said. “This has been hard on myself and members of this council and Ms. Samra.” Other members of council also aired grievances against the mayor, who mostly remained silent except to ask questions of new policy. He accused councillors of holding secret meetings, using examples that drew outrage from Yoachim, who claimed one of the instances was councillors meeting to discuss a fundraiser for his ill nephew. Samra warned another accu-

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City officials have slapped a private property owner with an order to address an open excavation in north Nanaimo over issues of litigation and safety. City council agreed Monday to order the owner of 4800 Cedar Ridge Pl. to fill an open excavation within 30 days or face a bill from the city for the work. The city also ordered the owner to clean up the property, which has derelict foundation forms, rusted rebar, household garbage and discarded construction wood. Four years ago, Edmonton-based Advanced Window Systems Inc., the landowner, won a development permit to build a multi-family development on the site, but there was no building permit issued and construction hasn’t gone past foundation footings and excavation work. The property is now listed for sale.

ward. So the explanation for the contractor not billing us for full hours … is a pretty unsatisfying response,” Coulson said. Mayor Colin Haime made an amendment to the original motion of $19,000, adjusting the computer maintenance budget to $26,000. “The fact is there are some separate contractorrelated costs that do have to be dealt with and I think the $19,000 would just make it too close,” Haime said. Councillors voted in favour of the amended motion, with only Coulson voting against.

Naloxone kits are now available without a prescription at a number of locations in Nanaimo. Late last month, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia re-classified naloxone, used to reverse the effects of opioid drug overdoses such as fentanyl, as a Schedule II drug. As a result, naloxone is now available at a variety of medical health centres and is available for purchase without a prescription at pharmacies across the province. Currently, naloxone kits are available at AIDS Vancouver Island, Harris House Health Clinic and the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s emergency department. They will also be available at a number of pharmacies within the coming days and weeks. Naloxone kits are also available at the Vancouver Island University’s medical centre to registered students only. Dr. Paul Hasselback, chief medical officer for the Vancouver Island Health Authority, said the increasing availability of naloxone kits is vital to reducing overdoses. “The reason why we are trying very hard to get naloxone available is the product that is out on the street right now is more likely to lead to fatal overdose,” he said. “As long as that product is out there and we are seeing fatal overdoses, this is our best protection.” The college’s decision to re-classify naloxone came shortly after a decision by Health Canada to revise the drug’s classification on the prescription drug list, which was done in an effort to make naloxone more accessible to Canadians. Naloxone is currently not covered under the province’s PharmaCare program. Hasselback said despite recent announcements by the federal and provincial governments, he isn’t expecting to see fentanyl overdose fatalities decline anytime soon, adding that the habitual drug users themselves are going to have to become more comfortable with having someone around while they use. “Many of the situations that we are looking at where fatalities are involved, there was no one else around or observing when the consumption was occurring,” he said. “If there isn’t observation at that point in time, the active ingredient in the injecting may be sufficient to lead to an immediate overdose that can be fatal. You need someone there at that point in time to administer the naloxone.” For more information, please visit www. towardtheheart.com/site-locator.

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An open pit, filled with rainwater and lumber and foundation workings with rebar that poses safety hazards, construction materials and garbage strewn over an abandoned construction site at 4800 Cedar Ridge Pl. has been ordered cleaned up by the city.

A city report shows there was a complaint about the unsightly condition of the property and an inspection revealed an open, waterfilled excavation, considered a safety hazard to the public that accesses the property. The city could be involved in litigation if the hazard isn’t rectified and a

person is injured. There’s also rusted rebar on site that presents an impalement danger and the property had become a dump site, according to Rod Davidson, the city’s acting manager of bylaw, regulation and security. “There’s quite a large accumulation of garbage

that’s being dumped on the site because the access hasn’t been controlled,” said Davidson, adding when these are brought to the city’s attention, it acts relatively quickly. The News Bulletin was unable to reach the owner for comment. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Lantzville could see its computer maintenance costs reduced. During a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, Lantzville councillors recommended that staff reduce the computer maintenance budget in the financial plan from $32,000 down to $26,000, which was an increase from an original motion that would have seen the figure reduced to $19,000. Staff had set the computer maintenance budget for 2016 at $34,180. Included in the total cost is the pay-

ment of $17,544 to the district’s IT contractor and an $850 audio video operating cost. The remaining $15,786 was designated for ‘other,’ such as web hosting and software maintenance costs. In 2015, Lantzville paid $19,218 for computer maintenance services. Jeannie Beauchamp, director of financial services for the district, told councillors that one of the reasons for the increase was the current contractor had not been billed for additional hours worked. “Previously we had been billing seven hours a month for the IT contractor,” Beau-

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Nanaimo RCMP catch suspect woodlands secondary school was locked down briefly Tuesday morning as police tracked an armed fraud suspect. At around 9:20 a.m., Nanaimo RCMP received reports of a male allegedly using a stolen credit card at the home hardware at Brooks landing shopping centre, RCMP spokesman Gary O’Brien said in a press release. The suspect allegedly produced a knife and fled on foot after employees confronted him. woodlands secondary school is located nearby. RCMP members, including police dog Azar and his handler, attended the scene and the suspect was tracked and found about 10 minutes later in the Giggleswick Place area. O’Brien said the man, 32, was arrested for possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, breach of probation and fraudulent use of a credit card.

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While a bus bench advertisement featuring her husband, Xu Sun, is clean now, Minnie Li said she was informed Sunday that a pair of benches along Hammond Bay Road had been defaced with sexually explicit imagery and homophobic language.

After another incident of defaced bus bench advertisements, the wife of the Nanaimo realtor targeted is suggesting surveillance cameras be installed along Hammond Bay Road. Minnie Li, wife of Nanaimo realtor Xu Sun, said a pair of Hammond Bay Road-area benches near Yorkshire Terrace and Neck Point Park were vandalized with sexually explicit and racist imagery and language on Sunday. Sun’s advertisements were also vandalized in June of last year. Li said the cameras would be multi-purpose and would do more than catch vandals. Nanaimo’s population is growing and she is concerned about people’s safety as well. “We need something to supervise the streets, not just for the bus bench, for everything, at least for Hammond Bay Road,” said Li. Gordon Foy, City of Nanaimo

manager of transportation, said there are more than 200 bus benches on city streets. Installing cameras wouldn’t make sense, given the number of benches, he said. “I don’t think that’s on our radar right now. That would be both costly and obviously, there would probably be privacy issues that would have to be considered,” said Foy. In last year’s incident, eight benches were spray-painted. But such vandalism doesn’t occur frequently, said Foy. “We do have vandalism from time to time on some of our bus shelters, not so much on the benches ... it’s just part of having infrastructure out in the public realm,” said Foy. “Sometimes people do bad things to it, and it’s unfortunate, and it costs the contractor and the city money, but we do our best to keep things in good shape and clean and maintained.” Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said police were made aware of the situation late Wednesday morning, and are looking into it. Foy said if anyone notices vandalism on bus benches, please call the ad contractor, Creative Outdoor at 1-800-661-6088. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Train travel gets derailed Vehicle traffic at St. George Street and Princess Royal Avenue was backed up at the railway tracks on Monday afternoon. The crossing arm lowered for a passing freight car, then, after the train was long gone, raised and lowered three more times, inexplicably. It was an apt metaphor, because truly, we have no idea whether the train is coming or going. The Snaw-naw-as First Nation made its skepticism clear, going to court to take back its rail right-of-way. Then, last month, the Regional District of Nanaimo, too, signalled a lack of confidence in the Island Corridor Foundation, voting to renege on a promise of $1 million for track restoration. This public impatience was poor timing for the rail foundation, which is planning heritage train tours for this Friday (April 8). The round trips from downtown Nanaimo to Wellington are being billed as a celebration of 130 years of Island rail, and timed to attract VIPs in town for this weekend’s Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention. The heritage train could become a permanent attraction, a conveniently located tourist excursion for cruise ship passengers. But the short, low-speed train trips are also a reminder of the limitations of Vancouver Island’s railway. The track needs $20 million in upgrades and there are suggestions that the actual cost of bringing the line up to standard could be magnitudes higher. And it’s hard to believe the business plans to bring back passenger rail without any indications of progress. In the meantime, local governments – i.e., taxpayers – foot the bill for minor maintenance along the railway. It’s hard to argue against asset management. If we let the line deteriorate, we lose future rail transportation such as public transit that becomes more important as the population grows and the globe warms. We aren’t ready for rail and yet we’re not prepared to give up on it, either. Which means, unfortunately, that for now, we’re tied to the tracks. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact editor@ nanaimobulletin.com or 250-734-4621. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, please visit the council’s website at www.mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Government hard-hearted in helping poor We hear a lot here at the B.C. rolls were nearly 10 per cent of legislature about hard-hearted the working-age population and government treatment of the climbing. poor. Harcourt famously denounced It’s a serious problem, and one the “cheats, deadbeats and varoften obscured by the partisan mints” gaming the system, rolled Punch-and-Judy show that passthe single employable rate back es for political debate in this to $500 a month and imposed province. some of the harsh eligibility and As things stand, Premier job search rules that remain Christy Clark’s government is today. The caseload of single heading into an elecemployable recipients tion year with a basic declined by a third. B.C. income assistance The current B.C. VIEWS rate for single employLiberal government able adults at $610 did approve a $77 Tom Fletcher a month, unchanged increase to the $906 Black Press since the last miserly disability income increase in 2007. assistance rate, to take Couples on assistance effect this September. get up to $877, or up Mostly what they got to $1,101 if they have was protests about two children. implementing a $52 If those children are monthly charge for aged three or more, transit passes. parents are required to look for Social Development Minister work and file monthly reports Michelle Stilwell rejected opposithat show they still need income tion claims that transit passes assistance. are being cancelled. There are There are sound reasons for 45,000 disability clients who the B.C. Liberals’ hard line, and don’t have access to transit, despite their frequent demands and they receive nothing for for more, no one should undertheir transportation costs. If stand them better than the B.C. those who can use them want to NDP. Mike Harcourt’s governcontinue, the cost comes out of ment raised rates in 1991, and their rate increase. also eased eligibility rules to let A protest was organized for people stay on assistance longer. the legislature lawn March 2, Within two years, B.C.’s welfare featuring disability activists and

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‘I think one reason is I had really nice teeth and they didn’t want me to lose my teeth.’

NDP politicians. I had to wonder about the NDP demand for taxpayers to top up the $170 million disability assistance budget increase with another $35 million a year, to provide bus passes to those lucky enough to be able to use them. Most people on disability assistance aren’t commuting to work daily. If they were, they would likely no longer be eligible. If they are able to use transit, it’s mainly for shopping, medical appointments and social activities. When the change takes effect this fall, I intend to find out how many people decide to take the $77 increase and pay for transit only when they need it. I suspect there will be many. Faith Bodnar of the activist group Inclusion B.C. summed it up well when she spoke to the rally. “Government, all you did was equalize poverty for people with disabilities in B.C.,” she said. Note that Bodnar wasn’t calling for the NDP position of a further increase that only urban people could use. She was saying the rate still isn’t high enough. That’s the real issue. ◆ Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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City politics bring shame To the Editor,

A speaker at the April 4 Nanaimo city council meeting referred to our council politics as a farce. I agree, and would suggest there are also strong elements of tragedy. You have to feel feel sorry for councillors so stressed by the antics of Mayor Bill McKay and Coun. Diane Brennan that they are brought to tears, chair tossing in special open (but really closed) meetings, harsh words, and the constant need to leave the meeting room. In moments of sympathy I almost feel sorry for the instigators of all this as they have dug themselves such a deep hole that it is impossible to get out. This brings to mind the recent fiasco of Alison Redford in Alberta;

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there are distinct parallels. Except she at last resigned. Soon Nanaimo will be making national news again, but without the help of Ezra Levant. McKay should spare us further shame and resign.

Leslie Barclay Nanaimo

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Re: Thumbs down for city drama, Editorial, March 24. I give Nanaimo city council thumbs up. All of council is not dysfunctional, only a couple are. The majority has put their feet down to stop and clean up the lunacy. As far as I can see, only two have brought city governance to a degenerated state – Mayor Bill McKay and Coun. Diane Brennan. The naysayers need to give proof of what city work they claim is not being done. Because I see the work being accomplished by the majority when they have all the information they require and are not being held up or duped by a few.

J.C. Broderick Nanaimo

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Equalization formula isn’t equal for B.C. To the Editor,

In 2016 the ‘have not’ provinces in Canada will receive increased equalization payments from Ottawa, while the ‘have’ provinces (such as B.C.) will continue to pay for this largesse while receiving nothing. Quebec will receive over $10 billion this year alone. Since the equalization program started, Quebec has received over $200 billion. Quebec uses this money to provide rich social programs for its citizens such as the least-expensive daycare and post-secondary education in North America. Quebec is a large province with a wealth of resources, much like B.C. It doesn’t deserve the wealth redistribution that the equalization program provides. B.C. (with its higher cost of living) doesn’t deserve the wealth confiscation this program requires. The formula used to calculate equalization payments is skewed to benefit provinces like Quebec. You may want to address the inequities with your MP.

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Stop signs should be regularly checked to ensure they’re visible To the Editor,

Re: Driver fights ticket due to hidden stop sign, March 31. I hope the driver who was ticketed for going through the stop sign at Dorman Road has his case dismissed. I am not new to Nanaimo but had also missed seeing that obscured stop sign in the past until one day my husband, who was with me, saw it and called out

for me to stop. Kudos to the driver for following up with officials – he should not be penalized after taking steps to point out a safety issue that no doubt impacted many, particularly since the sign configuration has since been changed – that should speak favourably for him, that it was recognized as a potential hazard.

Michele Frame Nanaimo

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Re: Driver fights ticket due to hidden stop sign, March 31. Just wanted to say what can happen when a stop sign is hidden. My older sister and five other teenage girls were in a car driving from a grass hockey game during school hours and a willow tree was covering the stop sign. The driver only yielded rather than a full stop, as the sign

wasn’t visible. Three of the girls were killed, including my sister. A truck driver going over the speed limit couldn’t stop in time and hit their vehicle. This was back in 1969 in Kelowna when schools didn’t necessarily have buses to drive students to and from events. It would be wise for all stop signs to be checked regularly. Marilee Krogel Nanaimo

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Staffing levels were key in negotiations, which produced an interim deal in May 2015 to settle 1,600 union grievances filed over staff vacancies. That included $5 million for specialty training and a $2 million “grievance settlement fund” to pay bonuses to nurses who worked short-handed. Nurses are the last major provincial employee group to settle under the B.C. government’s “economic stability mandate,” which provides a share of economic growth that exceeds independent forecasts. Registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses represented by the BCNU, the Health Sciences Association and the Hospital Employees’ Union will vote on the agreement in the next few weeks. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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There is a sharp economic divide on Vancouver Island between the haves and the have-nots, at least in terms of the size of their paycheques. The haves are huddled comfortably in the suburbs around Greater Victoria. Their less-wealthy cousins are carving out a living in the resource-based communities to the north and west. According to statistics compiled by Island Health, three Island sub-regions have a median household income level above the B.C. median of $75,797. Two of those areas – Sooke and the Western Communities at $84,394 and the Saanich Peninsula at $90,154 – have incomes that are significantly higher. That contrasts sharply with AlberniTofino-Ucluelet, which has a median income of $58,856 and Cowichan Lake, which is even lower at $56,338. The numbers date back to 2011, the most recent census. While raw incomes have likely climbed in the interim, the gaps between the communities are likely very similar, according to Susan Mowbray, lead author of the 2015 State of the Island Economic Report. The reason is pretty simple. Income is a reflection of jobs, and communities that offer jobs in a

variety of fields are less susceptible to the ups and downs of the economy. And while the economy has improved for forestry and tourism, it hasn’t improved enough. “The economy around Victoria is very different than the rest of the Island. Beyond Nanaimo lacks diversity,” Mowbray said. “The more diversified your economy is, the better.” Beyond the obvious jobs created directly and indirectly by government, Greater Victoria also offers a healthy tech industry, a Canadian Forces base, two large hospitals and a major university. Institutions like major hospitals, universities and military bases won’t make a local economy boom, but they are great stabilizers. “The new hospitals in the North Island mean they won’t drop below a certain level,” Mowbray said. Contrast that with the west coast of the Island, which is basically a two-horse town. One horse, tourism, doesn’t pay

well, while the other, forestry, is not the job-generator it once was. “Based on the work we did in 2014-15 [the most depressed economy] was the Alberni area,” Mowbray said. “It’s so dependent on forestry and there’s not a large opportunity to expand. It’s looking at LNG, but there are a lot of obstacles.” While comparing salaries makes for good coffee table conversation, Mowbray points out it should not be misconstrued as being synonymous with wealth. “Income, in general, is a terrible indicator of wealth. A group that has low income may have wealth.” That’s exactly what is happening in our golden-age capital of Parksville-Qualicum, which ranks low on the income scale, but also scores very well in poverty indictors like social assistance and unemployment. Sooke and Saanich again ranked the best in those areas, with rural north Island communities joining the West Coast and Cowichan Lake at the opposite end of that scale. Nearly half the households in Sooke and Saanich report incomes of more

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year. Hart has known the drummer, Tom Salter, for years. She met him during an open jam night in her hometown of Victoria. She met Lane Ardnt, the lead guitarist, through mutual friends and bass player Gord Light at an open mike jam. Hart said Bonnie Raitt is her biggest musical influence. Other influences include Emmylou Harris and 1920s and ’30s blues music. Dirty Mountain performs at the Vault Café Friday (April 8) at 8 p.m. Tickets are a $5-10 at the door.

For more than a century Anne of Green Gables has been a Canadian icon. “It’s such a beloved classic tale,” said Irwin Killam, president of the South Island Musical Theatre Society. The theatre society is bringing Anne’s story to the Nanaimo stage this weekend, April 9-10. The production, Anne of Green Gables, is based on L.M. Montgomery’s book and was adapted by Donald Harron for the stage with the music written by Norman Campbell. Killam said she had never heard the musical version of the story, but as soon as she did, she was hooked. “I just fell in love with it,” she said. The music adds another dynamic to the already touching story, she said. “It brings you into more emotionally how the characters are feeling,” said Killam. Cast members have been working since January to bring the characters to life. The play stars Casey Heyd as Anne Shirley, Gregg Perry as Matthew Cuthbert, Laura Cardriver as Marilla Cuthbert, Rosalind Adams as Mrs. Spencer and others. Anne of Green Gables has been adapted to film, television and theatre. “It’s a Canadian story,” said Killam. She said the show is for all members of the family. “This is an amazing, fun family show ... This is a fun show for all ages. It is literally a fantastic family show,” said Killam. It shows Saturday (April 9) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (April 10) at 2 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 seniors and $20 for students and are available by calling 250-7548550 or www.porttheatre.com.

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ongwriter Elli Hart needs comfortable surroundings to create her melodies. In the evenings, she turns down the lights, pours herself a glass of wine and lights candles. Then she takes out her guitar. “I need my surroundings to be calm,” she said. She accesses her mind, searching for moments of inspiration she has encountered throughout the day.

“Inspiration is everywhere if you let yourself be open to what you see,” said Hart. Ideas for songs can come from walking down the street or people she knows. “I have a huge imagination and create storylines and characters,” said Hart. Other times, creating a song isn’t planned. She could be driving down the road in her van and a song just starts forming in her head. In those instances, she grabs her phone and quickly turns it on to record her inspiration or else the song may be forgotten.

Hart is the lead singer and songwriter for the band Dirty Mountain. The band recently released its debut album called 01. There are eight tracks on the recording and Hart wrote all the songs. The song Ashes starts off the record. “This is a song about a woman left by a man,” said Hart. The man wanted a woman who would live a more domestic life. The lyrics deal with the woman’s emotions over his decision. Dirty Mountain formed last

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Writing contest promotes global citizenship Nanaimo youths who want to explore the idea of global citizenship through writing have an opportunity to enter a national writing contest. Write for a Better World, created by World Literacy Canada is for students in Grades 5-8. Entries must not exceed 400 words. The entries must use the introductory story paragraph available on the contest website, www.worldlit.ca.

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The core members of the band Mr. Goshness focus on creating intellectually written lyrics that highlight the calibre of the vocalists. Kaliandra Capri, lead vocalist, and Mark Tardif, vocalist and guitarist, are the main members of the band and are both from Nanaimo. The other musicians are continually changing. “Mark is the head honcho of the writing for all the music,” said Capri. “He basically builds the skeleton of the song. He writes the lyrics and basics of what he wants to hear from all the other instruments.” Although Mr. Goshness doesn’t have a steady keyboard, bass or drum player, Capri said it allows the two to work with some talented musicians and create new collaborative music. “It can be a challenge, but it can also be fun,” said Capri. “It definitely keeps the live performances fresh ...” Mr. Goshness created it first full-length album A Guide To All Things Twisted in 2014. The band is currently creating a new album and Paul Gogo is working as keyboardist for the project. “He’s a great guy in general and just a fantastic musician,” said Capri.

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Capri said the release date hasn’t been determined yet. But before the album’s release the band will create an independent single separate from the album. Capri said it will be based on the book about her grandfather, former Nanaimo Mayor Frank Ney. “It will be tasty,” she said. When the band performs, Capri said the members try to create an entertaining show. Mr. Goshness performs with special guests Isobel Trigger and Rend at Tiger Mountain Music, located at 7221 Lantzville Rd., on Friday (April 8). Capri said at first the band didn’t intend to be a theatrical type of group, but now it’s part of the act. The upcoming show will feature a ballerina dancing during one song. The band members will co-ordinate their outfits. In the past, the band has used videos, light shows and bubbles during the performance. For the Lantzville show Rob Wilkinson will be on keyboard, Dan Montgomery on bass and Spencer Bowman on drums. Doors for the show open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved in advance by calling 250-618-7948 or are available at the door.

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Circus entertainer clowns around I KIDS’ SHOW features balancing acts and more. By RACHEL STERN The News BulleTiN

Balancing 10 blocks on your face can be challenging and exciting. At any time, something could go wrong. It’s one of the reasons Aytahn Ross, owner of Acme Circus, loves to do physical stunts and circus theatre. He also likes to make people laugh and smile. “If someone smiled even for one second or [it] makes them forget about their problems or laugh a little bit

then I have done my job,” said Ross. He performs during The Great Balanzo show, presented as part of TheatreOne’s Just Kidding series, Saturday (April 9), 1 p.m. at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre. The Great Balanzo is a contemporary circus clown show, said Ross. “We often have the idea of the old clown, old scary clown. It’s not that,” said Ross. The show follows the character of Balanzo, the last surviving member of the Royal Balaznos, a family of circus performers. “This fellow arrives from a distant land and is getting into all sorts of shenani-

gans,” said Ross. Ross said moving to a new town is something many people can relate to. Ross said it’s a light story that uses physical aspects to move the story along. “The character is a sort of old-fashioned nostalgic character with a big old moustache,” said Ross, adding that Balanzo faces situations that don’t quite work out. The show features balancing acts, improvisation with audience participation and more. Ross was born in Montreal but spent much of his youth in Winnipeg. He attended Actors Showcase, now called the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, and is a classically trained actor.

Ross said his parents chose theatre school over hockey school when he was younger. “I think one reason is I had really nice teeth and they didn’t want me to lose my teeth,” said Ross. His family was involved in the arts community. “Instead of running away with the circus I ran away and created my own little circus,” said Ross. Ross said it took him a while to realize he had something “wonderful” to share with people to make them happy. Tickets are $10 or two for $18 and are available in advance online at www.the atreone.org or at the door. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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It’s a man’s world in barber shop Collin skelly has opened a new barbershop catering to what a man wants and needs. Come out for MVP Modern Barber’s Grand Opening saturday (April 9), located at unit 3-5771 Turner Rd. at longwood station. skelly commented it’s a modern take of the old time barbershop. Bring your device, shaw Go and guest wi-Fi is free, Xbox and big screen TVs while you wait. Prefer magazines? They’re there, too. Old-time pampering with a modern twist, treat yourself to the hall of Fame haircut. Your barber will take you for a shampoo, then hot towel on your face, while being conditioned and a two-minute scalp massage. On your way to the chair, you’ll be offered a beverage. in the chair you’ll have a consultation to get what “you” want, and while you settle in, you’ll be handed a remote to your own TV to enjoy whichever program you’d like. The ADVERTISING hot shave is about a man treating himself. FEATURE “There’s something about a straight razor shave, when you’re lying back, you’ve had a hot towel put on your face, then comes the hot foam shaving cream. it’s really about you pampering yourself a little bit,” said skelly. whether you get your face shaved, when your haircut is finished, you’ll get a hot foam, razor shave on the back of your neck. it’s a lot closer than the clipper neck shaves most stylists do. MVP Modern Barbers does cater to men, but skelly said he’s not going to turn women away. “if a woman really wants to have a short haircut, we are happy to oblige. we’ve only been open a couple of days and three women have come in for a cut and style.” so, if you are looking for a new, better experience, you deserve it. Come on in. we accept walk-ins, but, you can also book an appointment right from your phone, either at our website or at our Facebook page www.facebook. com/MVPNanaimo.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 is bringing images of war into the public spotlight. The legion created a Canadian War Art exhibit for the community, which features work from six Canadian artists. The work will be

displayed on two modules to be used by schools, community groups and other interested organizations in Nanaimo. “There is really no war art available for viewing,” said John Bruce, vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 and manager of the project. “We felt having a display of war art for Nanaimo was worth the investment.” The legion is hosting an event Sunday (April 10) from 2-5 p.m. at Branch 10

Legion, located at 129 Harewood Rd. The unveiling is at 2:30 p.m. Bruce said the project aligns with the legion’s goal of remembrance and ensuring there is a realistic portrayal of war in the community. “It is in no way intended to embellish war. It’s a reminder of when things get out of hand and what can go wrong,” said Bruce. The legion secured a $6,000 grant for the Canadian War Art exhibit through the

World War Commemorations Community Fund administered by the Canadian Heritage department. The legion paid a royalty to the Canadian War Museum to use the artists’ work. The art project includes work from George Tinning, Lawren Harris, C. Anthony Law, Alex Colville, Charles Comfort and Orville Fisher. To learn more or to request to access the exhibit please call Bruce at 250-616-3353. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada

For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.

How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: •

A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements.

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By Dane GiBson There they were on the big screen, live from Trinidad, smiling and waving at the Vancouver Island University hairdressing students who excitedly waved back from their Nanaimo classroom. The Trinidadians on the wall-mounted video screen were hairdressing students from Youth Training and Employment Partnership Program Limited, a Trinidad and Tobago training organization. More than a dozen eager faces crowded around the camera in their Trinidad classroom to meet their counterparts at VIU for the first time via Skype. After a few introductions, the questions from the VIU students came fast and furious. “What kind of music do you listen to? How many months is your hairdressing program? Do you have

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vIU students met their Trinidadian counterparts via skype as the two classes shared best practices in real time. vIU is in a partnership with YTePP in Trinidad thanks to funding provided by Global Affairs Canada through Colleges and Institutes Canada’s CARICOM education for employment program.

a Sephora (makeup, beauty and skincare store) in Trinidad?” VIU and YTEPP are engaged in a threeyear learning and training partnership that runs until April 2017. Sally Vinden, chairwoman of VIU’s hairdressing program, was there to moderate the online skill-sharing session along with her YTEPP counterparts in Trinidad.

“Through this partnership, our teams have visited each other’s countries to share best practices, lesson plans and technical program information. Through that process we’ve gotten to know each other pretty well,” said Vinden. “But this is the first time we’ve been able to get our students together in a way that allows them to interact

freely, talk about their home countries and share the challenges they experience as students.” Once the questions were over, a student from Trinidad demonstrated a popular hairstyle from her country on a mannequin with long black hair. “It takes more skill than a typical braid because you have to take each strand and twist them in opposite directions before you bring them together,” she demonstrated. “It becomes a twist over a twist. It’s more complex and tighter than a braid and it offers more freedom.” The students at VIU hadn’t seen this unique approach. When they asked about it they were told it was a ‘Bengalese twist.’ The session went on with both sides sharing tips, tricks and a lot of laughter. u Dane Gibson is a writer with VIU’s communications department.

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Scientist talks trade deal Shiv Chopra, who heads the Canadian Council on Food Sovereignty and Health, will be in Nanaimo on Friday (April 8) to invite citizens to have their say on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and what it means to the Canadian food supply. Chopra is touring communities across Canada to fill the information gap, to tell Canadians why he thinks the TPP is a threat to a safe and sovereign Canadian food supply and why the government must reject it. He said the trade deal includes an investor rights protection agreement that will permit corporations to challenge and overturn public decisions around food safety and will handcuff municipal and provincial food sovereignty policy. The talk begins at 7 p.m. at Bowen Park activity centre, 500 Bowen Rd.

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Joanne Swain, secretary-treasurer of Nanaimo marine search and rescue, controls and voices Bobbie 1, the organization’s mascot, at the boat show Saturday. The 2016 Nanaimo Boat Show took place at Waterfront Suites and Marina. The four-day show featured boats, entertainment and information on marine safety.

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The need for skilled trades people is growing exponentially. Bringing skilled professionals and companies together with high school students and those looking for opportunities in a variety of industries is essential for our future growth. On April 14, Nanaimo North Rotary, in co-operation with Vancouver Island University, is holding an in-depth ‘exploring your trades career opportunity’ workshop for those looking for information and positions in a wide variety of skills platforms.

This interactive session will be held at VIU beginning at 7 p.m. in the Malaspina Theatre, and will engage local experts, in panel discussions and informal talk sessions to demystify, open potential doors and engage students, those looking for a career change or those who are unemployed. The workshop is free, but donations to Nanaimo North Rotary’s Trades Bursary are accepted. For more information, please visit https://facebook. com/NanaimoNorthRotary.

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From /24 The cabin has more leg and seat room, plus the cargo area has been adapted to provide a wider rear opening and flatter rear floor for ease of use. The Sportage can be equipped with as many comfort and convenience features as the budget will allow. It starts with standard heated front seats. The buyer can opt for heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and larger 8-inch navigation screen with Android Auto integration, wireless cellphone charging, plus a massive panoramic sunroof, power real tailgate and more.

Drive Kia has a compelling engine and transmission story, plus a good handling chassis and suspension setup. The base engine is a powerful 2.4L unit with a solid 181hp. This can be ordered with FWD or AWD and the power goes through a sixspeed automatic transmission. The top SX model gets many added features starting with a whopping 237hp 2.0L four-cylinder engine and 260lb.-ft. of torque. After driving both across the hills outside of the resort I can easily recommend the base 2.4L engine, it did everything with ease. The turbo is a statement model; it goes like stink but isn’t necessary for daily use. Kia keeps the latest advanced safety features to the top model and they include forward collision warning, automatic braking, lane departure warning and more.

Verdict The Sportage starts with a base FWD model, and there is also an AWD model. The EX-Tech will be a solid choice for many buyers who want a power tailgate, larger eight-inch navigation screen, cooled front seats and heated rear seats. The top SX trim gets the turbo engine and advanced safety features. One thing that is invaluable is the new handling, ride and refinement of the chassis and suspension on all models. This new Sportage is a contender for any buyer that places secure handling and feedback as a priority. Kia wants to make a statement with this new Sportage; it’s like a rebel in a vanilla category. It has a bold design, as many features as the buyer chooses and power to spare. It isn’t the cheapest in this competitive class but it certainly stands out.

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The trend towards so-called ‘staycations’ could result in more people enjoying the RV lifestyle. A recent Conference Board of Canada report showed that Canadian travel within the country increased by 2.8 per cent last year and is

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RV vacations predicted to be popular this summer In Canada, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada reported since 2012, the RV industry had been growing steadily with a marked increase in RV sales in 2014 when 14 per cent of all Canadian households owned an RV.

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Navigator now more luxurious By Keith Morgan Lincoln has revealed an all-new luxury Navigator Concept, offering a glimpse at what comes next for the brand. “The all-new Navigator Concept reinforces our commitment to give every Lincoln client what we call quiet luxury – vehicles and experiences that are elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene,” said Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln. “Now, we’re showing fans of large SUVs how we can exceed their expectations, without being the loudest statement on the road.” Lincoln was among the first luxury brands to envision a large luxury SUV back in 1997, and says it is now is reimagining the Navigator for modern clients interested in better performance, more space and further refinement. Lincoln’s design team drew inspiration from luxury sailboats and yachts when designing the concept. This influenced everything from the modern lines and storm blue paint on the exterior that mimics the greys and blues of sea and sky, to the teak finishes, custom gear and wardrobe management system found inside.

Lincoln reveals an all-new luxury Navigator concept sport-ute. The concept is engineered to provide drivers peace of mind. It features a 3.5litre twin-turbo V6 engine delivering more than 400 horsepower and smart new technologies to make this SUV even more sure-footed on different road surfaces and in changing weather conditions. Drivers can choose several drive modes to improve ride and handling and to find the drive experience that best suits their mood – including steering, suspension and noise levels. Each mode is

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system provides a warning to the driver. If the driver does not respond in time, it automatically can apply up to full braking force to help reduce the severity of, or even eliminate, some frontal collisions. Pre-Collision Assist can help drivers avoid rear end collisions with other vehicles at all speeds, while Pedestrian Detection can help the driver avoid pedestrians at lower speeds. Both systems can reduce the severity of forward collisions, or even prevent certain forward collisions. A 360-degree camera and enhanced park assist features take the stress out of parking, exiting a parking spot and maneuvering. The system seamlessly integrates views from four cameras – creating an overhead image that allows drivers to see all around the vehicle. On the road, a lane-keeping system vibrates the steering wheel to alert drivers they are straying from their lane and provides mild steering input to encourage them to steer back toward the center of the lane. For drivers, a large panel screen clearly displays key information. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Bugs, birds out to get your vehicle Keeping vehicles looking pristine requires care and diligent cleaning. Addressing problems resulting from insects and bird droppings may not be something to look forward to, but it is necessary to keep cars looking pristine. Splattered bugs and avian surprises dropped from above can be a messy, unsightly nuisance. Their acidic composition also may cause them to damage paint over time. Bugs and droppings can be sticky, so you will need to work with something that will remove the splatter without removing the paint. A product like WD-40 may help. When applied with a cloth and allowed to penetrate the stain, it can loosen difficultto-remove sticky substances. Always test any product you use in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it doesn’t damage or discolor your the paint. Insects or droppings that are fresh may come off relatively easily with a good washing or hosing off of the car. Retailers also sell specialty sponges to remove bugs and other debris.

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Tiguan navigates arctic circle, or anywhere else by Zack Spencer

safer, lighter but more importantly, larger platform to build this Tiguan. The version After three flights and 24 hours of travelI had a chance to drive is the European ling, I finally arrive at my hotel room in model that is 111 mm longer in the Arvidsjaur, Sweden and flop onto my bed wheelbase than the existing Tiguan but for a quick nap. the one we will get here, next year, will I need my rest because I will only have be 187 mm longer between the wheels. a few hours the next day to experience What this will do is provide VW the ability the next-generation VW Tiguan in this to sell both a five-passenger utility and remote part of Sweden, just below the the option of a three-row seven-passenger model. Arctic Circle. Why is VW holding an event Styling is also all-new, with glimpses of in the heart of Lapland? Well, this is the the latest Golf in the headEuropean equivalent of lamp design and sharper Kapuskasing, Ont., a cold When car creases and edges. This is weather testing facility a much bigger and better for automakers. When car companies want to looking vehicle, almost companies want to test test how a car will upscale compared to the how a car will start, heat current utility. up and function in extreme start, heat up and temperatures, they test function in extreme Inside them in places like Kapustemperatures, they kasing and Arvidsjaur. With the Tiguan switching Volkswagen did its cold to the MQB platform and test them in places weather testing on the built in the same Mexican next Tiguan here two years like Kapuskasing and factory as the latest Golf, ago and now it is set to hit Arvidsjaur. allows VW to share the the European market this same interior refinement spring. For Canadians, we Zack Spencer and features found in that will need to wait until next car. The dash has a more fall to get our hands on upscale feel, with chrome this much-improved compact utility. trim, soft materials where it matters and the latest centre screens. The base screen Looks will be 16 centimetres with the option to The Tiguan has always been a fun-toget a larger 20cm screen. Both will function as a backup camera and both will drive, great handling compact utility, but come standard with Android Auto and for many it’s just a bit too compact. The Apple Car Play for seamless smartphone upcoming Tiguan is the first utility to be integration. What the European model built on the platform developed for the features is a projected instrument cluster, latest VW Golf. This platform is called that is customizable and state of the art. MQB and what it does is provide a stiffer,

The Volkswagen Tiguan’s latest 4Motion all-wheel-drive system handles any driving conditions.

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plowed into a snow bank and thankfully didn’t need to be towed out. This stuff does work.

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A fleet of VW Tiguan sport-utes gets ready to roll out. This feature has not been confirmed for our North American model but might be included down the road. Drive Part of the reason for driving in northern Sweden was to experience the latest VW 4Motion all-wheel-drive system in conditions exactly like Canada. This new AWD has the ability to send the power to the

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front or rear wheels and from side-toside. This, along with a new control dial, in the centre of the console, lets the driver choose different programs for snow, off-road and a normal, default setting. The new system will then use the stability program, ABS and active differentials to contain slippage and keep the Tiguan heading down the road. I tried this system on and off and when I had it off, I

Verdict Engine options have not be confirmed for our Canadian market but a good guess is the existing 200hp turbo 4-cylinder will be put to work and hopefully a refined TDI diesel version. This car has been engineered to take the TDI and the intention is for it to come here, we will just have to wait until the TDI mess is cleared so we can get this next Tiguan with that fuel saving engine. The daylight hours are short near the Arctic Circle but having a few hours to drive the Tiguan over snowy roads, through a winter driving course and spending some time looking it over, the wait will be worth it. This is a major step forward for VW and the Tiguan will be a force in the heart of this competitive segment. Next fall will be here before you know it. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Valerie Joy Mann Valerie Joy Mann. Born July 27th 1953, was an avid Hunter, Outdoors woman and Road Builder. Sadly, Valerie past on March 31st 2016. Valerie is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Valerie also leaves behind Six Sisters. Valerie was loved by many, and will be missed by many more. A celebration of life will be held this Monday, April 11th, at 10 a.m. services will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, located at 1720 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC.

ROBERT (Bob) ARNOLD MUIR

June 29, 1931 – March 26, 2016 We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Bob after a brief stay at NRGH. He was born in Comox, BC and is predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Elizabeth Muir. He is remembered and loved by his wife, Cathy of 54 years, son Stephen, daughters Jennifer (Fred), Sharon (Dave), as well as 7 grandchildren Warren, Genene, Michelle, Carolyn, Mark (Jeananna), Scott, Kevin and 2 greatgrandchildren Shawn and Kayden. He will be missed by his sister Norma (Lowell), niece Susan (Joe). Bob worked for Comox Logging and Rail Company and spent 36 years with Lafarge Canada before retiring in 1996. He was a master at building model planes and later excelled at model railroading where he filled half his basement with a model train layout of great detail. His latest passion became flight simulation. Bob also enjoyed many years of boating and camping with family and friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place April 11, 2016 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC at 1:30pm. Flowers are gratefully declined; donations in Bob’s memory may be made to BC Heart & Stroke Foundation. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Love and Dr. Dabu and all the nurses at NRGH for their care of Bob. The family would also like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards and support at this time.

Fluter, Ben Clifford April 16, 1959 ~ March 24, 2016 With his partner of 22 years Janet by his side, Ben lost his courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He also leaves to mourn his step daughters Sarah Clozza and Jaime Baruta whom he loved and treated as his own, his brother Tim, sister Cathy as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date.

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Jan 16, 1961-Feb 9, 2016 The Celebration of Life will be held on April, 9th, 2016 at the Gathering Place (Building 170, Entrance 5B) at Vancouver Island University, 900 5th St. 12:30pm-3:30pm. In Gail fashion, there will be food served and laughs to be had. Please bring your favourite memories of Gail to share. Following the Celebration of Life, an additional get-together will take place at the Branch #10 Legion, 129 Harewood Road.

Terrance Earl James Mottishaw

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband “Don” at the age of 63. Don passed away peacefully on Dec. 10th/15 at N.R.G.H. with all his family by his side. He passed away from heart and kidney failure. Don was born in Campbell River August 10th, 1952. He had worked in the culinary business for over thirty years. Predeceased by his father Paul and mother Jessie, brother Alan, nephew Aaron, nieces Sally and Jane. Many aunts and uncles. Don leaves behind his wife Elaine of 32 years, sister Kathy (Resty) Cruz, Carol, brothers Ken (Lori), Jim (Rita) on Elaine’s side sister-in-laws. Jannette of Bramalea, Ontario, Joan (Richard) Port Hawkesbury, N.S. Shirley (Gary) Truro, N.S., Judy (Roy) Troy, N.S., Lynda (Chuck) of Powell River, B.C., Carol (Jerry) Iqaluit, Nu. Carmel, Dartmouth, N.S., Florence (Bill), Pictou N.S. Also many cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A very special auntie Kathy of Invermere, B.C. There was no service for Don by his request. His ashes to be scattered at a later date. Elaine would like to thank Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Booth and the many other Dr.’s and nurses who looked after Don over the years he had been ill. The staff on the 1st floor “cardiac”, the staff at the Renal Unit and the staff at the diabetic clinic. You were all so kind to him. Until we meet again Don. Rest in peace. Your loving wife Elaine.

Terry was born in Nanaimo on September 20, 1945 and passed away peacefully at home March 21, 2016 with family by his side. Terry is predeceased by Granddaughter Gracie, Father Les, and recently (October 2015) his loving Wife Lee. Terry is survived by his Mother Roberta (Bert), Sisters Leslye Meredith (John), Tana Neis (Scott), Children Jodie Mottishaw & Fiancé Jon, Ryan Mottishaw (Lana), Step Children David Baadsvik (Liz), Lisa Baadsvik (David), Grandchildren Karlie Trudell (Chris), Haylie, Shelby, Richard, Ross, Chelsea, Caitlin, and daughters of the heart Tashe Vitaly and Tory Vitaly and their families, along with many nieces, and nephews. Terry felt blessed to have a close family and many longtime good friends. In his youth Terry loved playing, and eventually coaching, soccer. He began working for Overwaitea in high school and continued on with the company after graduation in both Nanaimo and on the mainland. Terry returned to Nanaimo to help his Grandparents manage the Palace Hotel in the late 60’s. He owned several other businesses over the years. Terry and his Father built and ran the Foundry Pub until Terry retired in 2006. Not one to stay idle for too long, in recent years, he became a Commissionaire. We are very proud of Terry’s strength, determination and positive attitude. Without these qualities along with his ability to advocate for himself we would not have had him in our lives for as long as we did. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider doing a random act of kindness for someone less fortunate. An open house will be held on April 23, 2016, at The Nanaimo Curling Club, 1pm to 4pm.

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Mary (nee Sedola) McDonald July 15, 1914 – March 31, 2016 Mary was born in Nanaimo BC. She married Clifford McDonald in 1940. They lived in many cities across Canada as Air Force life demanded. They never had children. Retirement brought them home to Nanaimo where they built their first home on Gabriola Island. Cliff predeceased Mary by 40 years. Mary traveled the world with her friends at the senior’s complex. In 1997 Mary moved to Duncan to be cared for her loving niece Nora Dirom. She died peacefully at Cairnsmore Place where she resided for 6 years. She is survived by her niece Sharon Sedola and children and her nephew Robert Pedun and children. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Cairnsmore Place. There will be no service. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Duncan, BC, 250-748-2134 Condolences may be shared online at www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER (SECTION 102 (4)) IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF PATRICIA BARBARA ANN LEVESQUE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bankruptcy of Patricia Barbara Ann Levesque occurred on the 5th day of April, 2016; and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 19th day of April, 2016 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the office of the Trustee, Smythe Ratcliffe Insolvency Inc., Suite 8C - 2220 Bowen Road, in the City of Nanaimo, in the Province of British Columbia. Dated at Nanaimo, British Columbia, this 5th day of April, 2016. SMYTHE RATCLIFFE INSOLVENCY INC. Trustee 8C - 2220 Bowen Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 1H9 FORM 73 NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER (SECTION 102 (4)) IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF GEORGE ALLAN LEVESQUE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bankruptcy of George Allan Levesque occurred on the 5th day of April, 2016; and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 19th day of April, 2016 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the office of the Trustee, Smythe Ratcliffe Insolvency Inc., Suite 8C - 2220 Bowen Road, in the City of Nanaimo, in the Province of British Columbia.

CONGRATULATIONS Ruth and Allan Matson on their 50th Wedding Anniversary They were married in Nanaimo on April 9th, 1966 at St. Andrews United Church. Ruth and Allan’s years have been filled with their family exploring numerous water ways and back roads with their parents, children and grandchildren, they are truly an inspiration to all who know them, young and old. With love from Helena, Cam, Caileigh, Katherine, Carina, Bob, Hannah & Caisa and many family members and numerous friends

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ary was born February 10, 1922 and passed away peacefully on Good Friday March 25, 2016. She is predeceased by her loving husband Harry, her three sons Dave, Mike and Mark, as well as her brothers Gerry, Jack and Don, sisters Kathleen and Eileen. She is survived by her sister Agg, her daughters–in-law Jan and Lorraine Clark, many wonderful nieces, nephews, granddaughters, grandsons, and great grandchildren. Mary was an amazing woman. She had an incredible passion for ceramics, in which she taught classes for many years. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, and Nana. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A special thank you to all the caregivers at Nanaimo Travellers Lodge for all their loving care. A graveside service will be held at 1: p.m. on Friday, April 15 at Cedar Valley Memorial, 2347 Cedar Road and a celebration of her life to follow at First Memorial Funeral chapel, 1720 Bowen Road.

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Be a part of a vibrant, progressive community of 13,000 and growing! • Affordable real estate • 30 minute flight from Vancouver • Excellent work environment • Safe, family friendly community • (www.powellriver.info) • Spectacular natural setting Closing date of April 22, 2016, 4 pm. To learn more about these positions and how to apply please go to www.powellriver.ca

1-855-310-3535

DEADLINE: MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 For more information or to obtain a vendor application package, please contact canadaday@nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200.

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HELP WANTED PART time Bookkeeper (approximately 10 hr/wk) required for local non-profit organization. Hours of work are flexible. Please submit your interest along with related background material and references to: denis.ostercamp@hotmail.com no later than April 16, 2016. WHISPERS ADULT Super Store now hiring P/T, on-call, mature Salesperson. Must have excellent customer service skills and cashier experience. Please drop off resume: 525 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARAGE SALES

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

BOWSER CLEARING OUT QUILT Fabric Sale- $5/meter, fat 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, + grab bags. Friday, Apr 15. 9:30am-3:30pm. 5529 Deep Bay Drive.

COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

PORT ALBERNI to share newer 1700sq ft home, pet friendly. $750 inclusive. Call (250)724-5185.

CENTRAL NANAIMO. Friday, April 8 & Sat. April 9, 9am1pm. Furniture, dishes, household, etc. 333 Hemlock Street.

S. NANAIMO large comm/industrial parking area, good for trucks, trailers, containers, car lot etc. Best Island Hwy exposure. 1-604-594-1960.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Gutter cleaning Wash vinyl siding De-mossing roofs Pressure washing Windows

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

MISC SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

LEGAL

BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

DREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME Improvements: painting, repairs, fencing, etc. 250-327-1967.

MOVING & STORAGE

LEGAL ASSISTANT Ramsay Lampman Rhodes is seeking an experienced legal assistant for a general solicitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice. A minimum of three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience is required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Forward resume to: jobs@rlr-law.com

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Post-construction cleaning

Leo Espinosa 250-756-4911

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO.$45 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

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Gutter Cleaning Roof de-mossing Windows Power Washing Vinyl Siding (by brush)

Jason Stephenson 250-797-0798 Satisfaction Guaranteed WCB Covered ~ Fully Insured.

LOCAL LANDSCAPES. Lawn Garden, hedge & tree maintenance. Pressure washing. Call Mike (250)616-2410.

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RAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Clean-up & Garden Serv. Fencing/ Gutter Cleaning Hedge Trim/landscaping Spring tidy-up Power washing Tree pruning Lawn cutting/Yard renos Blackberry removal Ray Vandenberg rayscleanupandgarden.com

250-667-7777

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499 ROCKCITY PAINTING. Book now - 10% off. Free quote. Interior/Exterior. (250)755-5716.

HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HATCHERY HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN Full-Time, Duncan, BC

Cermaq Canada is currently looking for a full-time Hatchery Husbandry Technician to join our dynamic team in Duncan, British Columbia. As a Hatchery Husbandry Technician, you will be responsible for general husbandry operations, including incubation, water quality monitoring, mortality removals, and smolt transfers. Application requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Preference given to applicants with salmon hatchery knowledge and experience â&#x20AC;˘ Previous aquaculture experience monitoring water quality and conducting fish transfers is an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Positive attitude, good work ethic, and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel Position details â&#x20AC;˘ Non-camp based shift rotations (5 days on, 2 days off) may be a combination of day, afternoon and/or graveyard shifts. â&#x20AC;˘ Reliable transportation will be required to respond to alarm calls as needed. â&#x20AC;˘ Company benefits are available after the successful completion of a 3-month probation period. Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check. Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered. How to apply Please forward a resume by e-mail to: careers.canada@cermaq.com or by fax 250-286-0042 stating Hatchery Husbandry Technician in the subject line. Deadline to apply: April 15, 2016 Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

TOWNSITE. SAT. April 9, 9am-1pm. Wood wine racks, bird feeders & houses & misc. household. 740 Begbie St.

Small Island Painting Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

(250) 667-1189

WALK-IN & Slide-in Tubs & Showers Barrier-free Wheelchair Access Aquassure Accessible Baths 866404-8827 www.aquassure.com

HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

MOVING Sale Saturday April 9 From 8am to 1pm Golf Clubs, Sauna, Treadmill and many smaller items. Everything has got to go! 6268 Garside Road

UNIVERSITY: 1965 Coal Tyee Trail. Apr. 9 & 10, 10-4. Downsizing; small kitchen applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, misc household & much more!

PRESSURE WASHING UNDER PRESSURE Pressure Washing Service â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commercial, Residential, Industrialâ&#x20AC;? Cell: 250-739-9422 underpressure2015@outlook.com

WWW.BCLAWNSIGNS.COM We create signs to get leads and get noticed! 250-478-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE CHESTERFIELD, good condition. Call (250)753-2559. FREE OIL painting Call (250)754-5608.

COTTAGES

1-BDRM FURNISHED suite in Cedar for quiet resident(s). Small pet considered. April 1st. $700./mo + 1/2 hydro. Call (250)722-3600.

TRANSPORTATION

NANOOSE BAY: newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d cozy seaside cottage in Beach Comber, quiet area, furnished or un-furnished. Pet ok. $575 inclds cable and internet. Avail. now. (250)468-7158.

AUTO SERVICES

HOMES FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom neat and tidy rancher, available for rent 1st May 2016, $1,600.00 per month, double garage with garden, near Coal Tyee Elementary School, Divers Lake area off Rosstown Road. Nonsmoking, references required, pets on approval. Contact number evenings 604-9909364 CEDAR: 4 bdrm, 1 bath, large inside/out. Huge fenced yard. F/S, W/D. Outside smoking, pets with deposit. $900 + utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail. now. Call (250)753-2174

OFFICE/RETAIL OLD CITY Quarter- Retail space available; 430sqft, $1050/mo. Award winning Gallery Row Heritage Buildings. Busy street frontage, high visibility. (250)754-5174. PRIME DOWNTOWN Office space. Different size offices, starting from $375. including all utils. Call (604)780-3600.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Seat Repairs, Vinyl Tops, Convertibles, Carpets, Headliners, Motorbike Seats

250-586-2015

CARS 2003 FORD- runs very well. $3000. Call (250)714-2804. CONVERTIBLE- 2002 Daimler Chrysler Sebring. Low km, excellent cond. Garaged when not driven. Asking $4900. Call (250)758-4927, Nanaimo. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2000 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ALPINE Light 5th Wheel, 2 slides, very clean, lots of extras. $17,500. Truck also available. Call (250)5948438, 250-756-6713.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FIREARMS & Collectibles Show. April 10, 8:30am - 1pm. Eagles Hall; 2965 Boys Rd, Duncan. Firearms, Sporting goods, Militaria. 250-746-7812

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FREE ITEMS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HAMMOND BAY. Saturday, April 9th - 8:00 to 1:00. 4 family garage sale with TONS of kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stuff, household items, decor, small tools, art, furnishings and lots of misc. 4843 Ney Drive (off Vista View). Early birds help set up! LAKESIDE ESTATES Neighbourhood Garage sale. Sunday April 10, 9am-1pm. 10+ houses - Garside Rd, Quarry Cres., Red Wing Cres., & Turnstone Rd.

High Quality products & Service

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

GARAGE SALE in Lantzville: April 8 & 9. Friday 9am-2pm; Sat 9-11:30am. St Philip-bythe-Sea Anglican Church, 7113 Lantzville Road.Great deals on toys, books, clothing, household, etc. Also, upcoming Plant Sale, May 7, 9-1pm.

SUITES, UPPER

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FRIENDLY FRANK 2 HIGH back bucket seats (grey velour), for auto, good cond., $99. (250)245-4386. BATH CHAIR $35. Raised toilet seat $20. Commode $40. Call (250)754-4641. CHEST OF drawers, $40, Micro-wave stand, $20. Table, $20. (250)754-5608. EXERSAUCER, DELUXE baby play station, Toys R Us. as new $40. (250)758-9447. IRONING BOARD full-sized w/sturdy construction, new cover, $24 obo (250)753-4289

GARAGE SALES ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

April 8th, 9th & 10th Fri, Sat. & Sun. 9: am - 2: pm 5018 Vista View Cres. Nanaimo, BC Something for everyone!

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

Liquidation Warehouse WOW! 50% off Store Wide! Open 10 am - 4 pm Daily 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

looking for any type, any condition of firearms, whole estates to single, fair market value paid, have all licences to purchase.Call (250)667-4862.

WANTED Scandinavian Furniture from 1950s/ 60s and accessories; and L.Ps

Call 250-380-7022

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REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 10.4 acres - 7705A Cowichan Lake Rd. dug well, septic needed, other services at road. Motivated vendor, will consider financing. $190k ph:604-250-2396

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Country Club Dr., Quilchena Cres., Rock City Rd.

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Ocean Terr., Valdez Pl., Beach Dr., Cortez Pl., Galiano Pl., Malaspina Cres.

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Brickyard Rd., Rose Pl., Icarus Dr., Waldbank Rd.

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Camoson Dr., College Dr., Dorchester Pl., 39 Douglas Pl., Langara Dr., Montclair Dr., Radeliff St., Selkirk Dr.

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Fairbanks St., Glenayr Dr., Loat St.

18101500

Arrow Way, Castle Way, Cross Bow Dr., 22 Nottingham Dr.

19040300

Bonnie Dr., Hammond Bay, Kite Way, McKinnon Pl., Meadow Lane Rd., Osprey Lookout

20060400

Howden Dr., Ross Rd., Shammys Pl.

20061100

Ashbury Pl., Glencraig Dr., Martin Pl.

20061200

Apple Gate, Butternut Dr., Cherry Gate, Early Dr., Orchard Circle

22190600

Critchley Pl., Stacey Cres., Stannard Dr., 59 Szasz Dr., Tait Rd.

23034100

Altavista Dr., Boulder Pl., Cliffside Rd., Cougar Ridge Pl., Smokey Cres., Sunridge

23050500

Butcher Rd., Carrington Rd., Shawdow Mtn Rd., Turner Rd.

FOR SALE BY OWNER 5.8 ACRES Errington, BC. 5 buildings, approx just under 10,000sqft, all renovated w/new roof. Potential income over $75,000. $650,000 obo. Must be sold. 250-748-2719. dmanj@shaw.ca BEAUTIFUL LARGE Re-modeled 2 bdrm condo, balcony, ocean views, on the sea wall, concrete building, quiet, 55+, great price. $237,700. Call (250)591-7800. NEW 4 Bed HOME, 2Bed SUITE OPEN HOUSE & amp; #62;Friday Mar25, Apr1, Apr8, Apr 15, 12-4pm Owner/Builder, Full Warranty. 9-11ft Ceilings, Radiant Heat, Porcelain Tile, Quartz Counters, Gourmet White Kitchen w/Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Extras, HUGE DECK, Private backyard with Green-space LEGAL SUITE $485,000.00 NEW Subdivision, South Nan. Call Nola to view, 250.714.9737

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Beefs & bouquets BEEF To city council for lack of dress code. Dress for success. No T-shirts. Business casual would be fine. When you represent the city, what kind of message does gym wear send to potential investors?

BOUQUET To all involved for the apartment building on Boundary Crescent. It looks amazing.

BOUQUET To Broco Glass for the exceptional service to my leaky car. You were pleasant, professional and very affordable. BEEF To the woman in the white truck that helped herself to the purple perennials on our beach access. Those flowers were there for everyone to enjoy.

BEEF To people who use vinegar as a weed killer and spray it around like water. Vinegar doesn’t know the difference between your weeds and my plants. BOUQUET To Madman McKay’s Michelle and Troy for excellent service. Troy installed my television on his lunch hour as it was a non-delivery day making sure this old lady had her TV for the weekend.

BOUQUET To Tanya at Charlie Brown’s health food store. Thanks so much for the time you spent with me on the phone helping me with my purchases. BEEF To the transient camper who has all the loopholes worked out. Try it south of the border and see how far you get. BOUQUET To the lady from Lantzville for sharing Rusty, her little dog, with me and others in the old-folks’ home. The happy little guy was the highlight of my day.

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BEEF To the technician who requested my name, phone and cell number, e-mail and ICBC registration. James Bond couldn’t care less, as my vehicle only required an oil change and the coolant charged for required topping-up later. BOUQUET To Bailey Fox for being the best roommate during school. I’ll miss you so much when you go back to the Prairies.

BEEF To the seven on council that are the actual bullies. Going after Mayor Bill McKay for being the only one to stand up to the bigots during the Leadercast debacle.

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BEEF To the store for giving away my daughter’s ring. You said you were too busy to call her and let her know someone found it, so you gave it to the first person who said they lost one. Another beef to the lady who said it was hers. BOUQUET To the maintenance wizards who work for Northern Properties, especially Guy and Dave. They are fast, efficient and truly a pleasure to talk to.

BOUQUET To the gentleman who found my keys and left them at Georgia Avenue Elementary School.

BEEF To whoever stole my wrapped birthday gifts for my four-year-old granddaughter from my car. A lot of time, energy and love went into those gifts which were meant to be mailed to Ontario.

BEEF To store clerks who have difficulty accepting silver dollars or 50 cent coins. Some think they are out-of-date, not legal tender or American coins, even though the Queen’s face is on them.

BOUQUET To Howard and the friendly staff at Motion Specialties for helping us out with a transport chair for our recent trip to Victoria. We are so grateful for everything. BEEF To the city for increasing pay for acting mayors. In real life, people get pay increases for doing a good job. BOUQUET To the two gentlemen who helped me start my car after it seized up in the Coast Bastion Hotel parkade. BOUQUET To Gabriel’s Cafe for offering free meals to the firefighters and workers, also to the 15 business owners who lost everything in this fire. They are not very big restaurant but they have a big heart. BOUQUET To Angelito at Staples Brooks Landing for his skills and ability to refurbish my adding machine. Because of Angelito’s determination to make it work, I was not forced to purchase a new one as another employee insisted I should, saving me money and building my trust.

BOUQUET To the friendly Fairview route bus driver who allowed me to ride when I was alone in the dark walking to my car. You really made me feel safe. BOUQUET To the wonderful and chivalrous gentleman who helped me get out of my finicky vehicle after I got locked inside with alarm blaring. BOUQUET To the tow truck driver who help me, my mother and daughter with water and to keep us safe after we had been pepper spayed. It’s good to know that there are still some amazing people in this world. BOUQUET To Lynette Meek and Emily Mah at Mad About Ewe Fine Yarns. You’ve always been so informative and helpful with any problems that I’ve had with patterns, it’s an absolute pleasure coming into your store. BOUQUET To the owners of Dami Sushi Japanese Restaurant for the best food of its kind in Nanaimo. The service is as good as the food and the servers and owners do everything they can to make each customer feel special. BOUQUET To a Nanaimo mall which offered a free movie to children and their parents during spring break. They also gave each child a snack pack of popcorn and pop. Both my girls had a wonderful time. BOUQUET To businesses displaced by the downtown Nanaimo fire. To see you carry on so quickly, combined with the support from the community, is heartening. It’s a great example of the strength and compassion in the Harbour City. BOUQUET To all the people who submit to the Beefs and Bouquets page. You make me laugh every week by sharing episodes of frustration and gratitude. Keep the stories coming.

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

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BOUQUET To the Mid Island Tai Chi Club. Your continued support for the students of Georgia Avenue School is so very truly appreciated. Your cash and food donations toward our food program is generous and very welcomed.

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BEEF To the dealership for selling my wife a car knowing full well about her medical history. The reason for not completing the deal was given to the sales manager, whose response was that it was none of their business.

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This week’s winner:

SUSAN HOFFOS wins a bouquet from Turley’s Florist.

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BOUQUET To the lady and two gentlemen who helped me when I fell at Quality Foods Turner Road. Many thanks again to Sharon.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, April 7, 2016

2016 Learn for Life Healthcare Lecture Series Open to the Public

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Healthcare Topics Important to You and Your Family

April 25, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Staying Healthy in the Sandwich Generation: How to care for yourself as you care for others

April 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Advances in Medical Imaging: A Community Perspective

April 27, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Depression in Older Adults: Let’s talk about it! Recognition, support and resources for seniors and their families

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All Lectures are free but you must register to attend Register by calling 250-755-7690 or online at www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

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NANAIMO BORDERLINE Personality Disorder support group meets first and third Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., at 3151 Barons Rd. (ring the bell). No diagnosis required. bpdsocietyofbc@gmail. com.

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Friday

Wednesday

NANAIMO CLOTHESLINE giveaway at Nanaimo Alliance Church, 1609 Meredith Rd., April 8, noon to 4 p.m., and April 9, noon to 3 p.m.

NANAIMO HORTICULTURAL Society meets April 13, 7 p.m., at Brechin United Church. Gardening with native plants. For more information, please visit www.nanaimohort.org.

Saturday BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club 5 km or 10 km walk through Linley Valley April 9, 10 a.m. Meet at park entrance on Linley Valley Road. Call 250-756-9796.

Tuesday ESTATE AND end of life planning workshop by Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens April 12, 2 p.m., at Beban Park. Call 250-722-2244.

Notice of PUBLIC HEARING

HARBOUR CITY Newcomers Club third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092.

Thursday NANAIMO RHODODENDRON Society meets April 14, 7:30 p.m., at Beban Park social centre. Jeff de Jong presents Perennials to Love. http:// nanaimorhodos.ca.

FRIDAY NIGHT serenity Al-Anon group meets Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre on Spartan Road at 7:30 p.m. Call 250-390-5330.

Ongoing

CRESCENT CHAPTER No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Ave. 250-758-5671.

SENIOR PEER Counselling program at Nanaimo Family Life needs volunteers. Training starts in April. Call 250-754-3331.

SINGLE SENIORS dinner pals, 65-80 years old, bi-monthly at various restaurants, separate checks. For details phone 250-756-1601. WOODGROvE TOASTMASTERS. Learn to express yourself effectively and confidently Wednesdays at 7: 15-8:30 a.m.at 101-5070 Uplands (at Turner). 250-729-2903 or 250-729-9148 for details. MUSIC POKER at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 (Lantzville) Friday, 6-10 p.m. WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY support group meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Inn on Long Lake. Call 250-7552058. MID-ISLAND AL-ANON group meets every Thursday from 7:308:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Youth Services Building, 290 Bastion St. Details at www.bcyukon-al-anon. org.

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Pursuant to Section 434(3) of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the RDN Board Chambers, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo with regard to “Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1615.01, 2016” This bylaw if adopted would amend ‘Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1615, 2011’. The purpose of the change is to clarify what type of amendments may be considered as a minor amendment. A minor amendment is a faster process than the regular amendment process to make a change to the RGS. The minor amendment criteria are currently divided into two categories: types of amendments that are considered minor and types of amendments that are not considered minor. The proposed bylaw amendment will clarify that the list of amendments not considered minor do not apply if a full Official Community Plan review process has been completed. The bylaw amendment will also provide a minimum set of items that must be considered for a full Official Community Plan review process.

A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information are available for public inspection at the Regional District of Nanaimo offices located at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded) until Wednesday, April 13, 2016 or at the RGS web site at www.rdn.bc.ca. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interests are affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by their representative, or by written submission on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you cannot attend the public hearing, written submissions must be received by e-mail (planning@rdn.bc.ca), or in writing to the Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. For more information or to submit written submissions prior to the Public Hearing, please contact RDN Planning at: Phone (250) 390-6510 or (250) 954-3798 in District 69 or 1-877-607-4111 toll free in BC ➤ email: planning@rdn.bc.ca ➤ web: www.rdn.bc.ca ➤ 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2

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Clippers one win away from BCHL final I LAST-MINUTE goal gives team 3-2 victory.

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The Clippers are so close, now, to a berth in the BCHL final. The Nanaimo Clippers need one more victory to advance following a dramatic 3-2 road win against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Monday night. Yanni Kaldis scored a game-winning goal with 45 seconds to go in the third period. “It was a very entertaining game…” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “I was happy with the way we played in the second and third. We still made mistakes, but we were playing with the necessary spirit and effort, that’s for sure.” The Clippers’ Chris Dodero opened the scoring on a second-period power play, whacking a rebound overtop of Chiefs goalie Aidan Pelino. The third period was back and forth, with Darien Craighead tallying for Chilliwack, Matt Hoover one-timing in a go-ahead goal for Nanaimo, and then Vimal Sukumaran tying the game again seven minutes into the frame. The game remained tied until late, when Kaldis received a pass, stepped into the slot and fired a wrister into the back of the net.

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Chilliwack Chiefs forward Vimal Sukumaran, left, is stopped by Nanaimo Clippers goalie Evan Johnson during Monday’s B.C. Hockey League playoff game in the Fraser Valley. The Clippers won the game 3-2.

“It was a great shot by Yanni,” said Vandekamp. “He stepped up in a big moment.” Evan Johnson, who made 39 saves, was chosen first star as shots were 41-27 in favour of the home team. It was one of Johnson’s best games as a Clipper, the coach said. “He’s just a battler. He put in some extra efforts to get loose and find a way to make a couple saves in traffic and at key moments.” The Clippers (2-1) are

Chiefs (1-2) met in the Okanagan on Wednesday night after press time. West Kelowna visits Nanaimo on Friday (April 8). The teams met in Westside last week, a game Nanaimo won 4-1, and Vandekamp expects the rematch to be a similar brand of hockey. “It’s very difficult to create offence against a good defensive team like that. They’re big, they’re physical and they work hard,” he said.

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The Island playoffs start with an Island rivalry matchup. The Nanaimo Hornets (3-3) play host to the Cowichan Piggies (2-4) this Saturday (April 9) in the B.C. Rugby Union’s Vancouver Island Div. 1 semifinals. “I think it will be a classic NanaimoCowichan game,” said Steve Hancock, a director with the Hornets. “We’re fortunate to have the home-field advantage because we finished ahead of them in the league, but we’re so closely matched and we’ve been rivals for so long.” The Hornets closed out their regular season with a 26-23 road loss last week against the Port Alberni Black Sheep. Hancock said the Hornets suffered a serious injury early in the match that threw them off a little bit. He anticipates that Nanaimo will be ready to go on Saturday with a trip to the Island final on the line. He said for the Hornets to win, it will take a balance of players being creative while still making sure they do their jobs out there. See ‘RUGBY’ /42

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Riders obviously couldn’t wait to get back out on the track. The Nanaimo BMX Association had a record-breaking start to the 2016 season, as more riders signed up for this past Sunday’s first race of the season than ever before on an opening day. The race featured 38 motos with 171 riders. Chris Johnson, association president, said Nanaimo BMX has been active on social media. “And our members have been so fantastic with word of mouth,” he said. “They know how amaz-

ing of a family environment that it is.” The association is excited about a couple of events coming up this month. April 23 is New Rider Day, a partnership with City of Nanaimo parks and rec. Participants can sign up through the activity guide for a clinic and race. The following day is the first stop on the Sea Soil Vancouver Island Series, which will attract top racers from up and down the Island. There are races every Sunday morning at Marie Davidson BMX Park, and next month Wednesday night racing will start up. For more information, please visit www.nanaimobmx.com or search for Nanaimo BMX on Facebook.

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Macklin Johnson, left, Devin Fawkes and Evan Yaretz head into the first turn during their 11-year-old expert moto at the first Nanaimo BMX Association race of the season Sunday morning at Marie Davidson BMX Park.

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Timbermen reach out to kids The Nanaimo Timbermen know that their youngest fans can be some of their most passionate supporters. Children 12 and under will be admitted free to all senior A and junior A lacrosse games this season, provided they are accompanied by an adult. The senior A and junior A lacrosse teams are now selling season tickets, and have decided to sell flex packages of 20 tickets, good for any game, at a cost of $135. Also, the senior A and junior A lacrosse teams are starting a Timbermen Fan Club for the 2016 season. For a $20 fee, kids get a fan club T-shirt and will be eligible to win prizes at every home game. Members of the fan club will have the chance to be introduced with the

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Hockey players advance to cup Nanaimo minor hockey players showed their stuff to scouts and advanced to the next stage of B.C. Hockey’s high-performance program. Griffen Barr, Skyler Cameron, Riley Gannon, Oren Louie and Tosh Paziuk were selected to represent Vancouver Island at the B.C. Cup under-15 tournament next month. Jason Dubyna, Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association head coach, said in a press release that all the local participants represented Nanaimo well at the tryouts last weekend in Duncan. The B.C. Cup tourney will be held at the Richmond Olympic Oval from May 5-8.

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The VIBI Mariners haven’t rounded into form yet, nor would they expect to, just eight games into the season. “It takes a while to get into the full swing of things,” said Nick Salahub, Mariners assistant coach. “There’s a lot of stuff

for us to work on. We know where we’ve got to be and we’ll get there.” The M’s (3-5) got behind by quite a few runs early in their last three losses this past weekend against the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack. Salahub said VIBI’s pitchers weren’t always “jumping on” opposing hitters early. “A lot of times we

were tentative, trying to feel them out and put ourselves in a situation where it’s tough for us to succeed,” he said. GAME ON … The Mariners play alternating games against the University of Calgary Dinos and the Okanagan College Coyotes on Saturday and Sunday (April 9-10) in Kelowna. VIBI returns home the following weekend (April 16-17).

John Durkin, Bastion Running Club race director, presents a $500 cheque to highperformance club member Erin Burrett.

B.C. Soccer holds provincial cup draws B.C. Soccer held its provincial cup draws Tuesday night. Nanaimo United’s Div. 1 men will face Saanich Fusion in the first round of the men’s A cup. United’s Div. 1 women are involved in the B cup and will

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Nanaimo’s Mei Pond finished off her moguls season atop the podium. Pond won her division at the B.C. championships, the finale of the B.C. Freestyle Ski Association’s Timber Tour series. Her top score of 57.99 put her well ahead of the second-place finisher from Apex. The event was held this past Friday at Mt. Washington.

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VIBI Mariners pitcher Austin Penner throws a strike during a game against the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack on Saturday at Serauxmen Stadium.

The Bastion Running Club is offering its star runner best wishes and a present to help speed her on her way. The club presented $500 to longtime Bastion athlete Erin Burrett, who will run the Marathon Rotterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday (April 10). Burrett won the Victoria Marathon this past fall in a time of two hours, 39 minutes, 17 seconds. She identified the Rotterdam race as a flat, fast course that could help her achieve a fast time. Burrett recently spent three weeks training at high altitude in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Island paddlers are making the most of their adventure to Australia. The V.I. Paddling club’s Gorging Dragons dragonboat team won gold last week in the 2,000-metre women’s senior C division, and the senior C open team took gold in the 500m and silver in the 2,000m. The senior C mixed team took silver in the 500m and the senior C women got bronze in the 500m. “The grit, hustle and hard work of these athletes, combined with the experienced guidance of the world-class coaching staff at V.I. Paddling has paid off,” noted a club press release. The paddlers are from communities up and down the Island, including Nanaimo. Visit www. vipaddling.com for more information.

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Mariners Volleyball Club teams will be blocking, setting and spiking with Island titles on the line. Volleyball B.C.’s Vancouver Island regional championships are being held this weekend (April 9-10) in Nanaimo for the U18, U17, U14 and U12-13 girls’ divisions. The Mariners’ U17 and U18 teams will host Island championships Sunday from 9 a.m.3:30 p.m at the Vancouver Island University gym. The Mariners club has a AA and A team in U14 regionals, which will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., also at VIU. Three Mariners teams will be involved in U12-13 regionals Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at John Barsby Secondary School.

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Playoff scoring: Sheldon Rempal, Nan. J. Kawaguchi, Chw. Scott Conway, Pen. Nick Jones, Pen. Tyson Jost, Pen. Brendan Harris, Wen. J. Desbiens, W.K. Devin Brosseau, Nan. Darien Craighead, Chw. Kyle Stephan, Wen. Liam Blackburn, W.K. Yanni Kaldis, Nan. Kale Kane, Chw. Matt Hoover, Nan.

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Rugby rivals play off to try to reach Island final From /37

Guys are looking forward to taking on their friendly rivals, he said. “We know each other, we kind of know each oth-

er’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Hancock. “It’s a question of on the day, can we do what we’re supposed to do?” The Hornets will have

an edge playing on their familiar pitch at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park. “We’ve got a really good crowd, and that’s kind of

the 16th man, when you’ve got your home field,” said Hancock. GAME ON … The Hornets and Piggies play Saturday at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park.

Hockey game has high stakes for both teams

Admission is free … The other semifinal sees the Black Sheep (2-4) visiting first-place Westshore (5-1).

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“Their goaltender’s been playing well in the playoffs. It was obviously a ver y low-scoring, tightchecking-type affair when we played them in their building and we expect a lot of the same,” Vandekamp said. The Clippers will try to get as many pucks to the net as they can, the coach said, to try to create offence off rebounds, tips and screens. “When goals are harder to come by, you also have to have a really strong focus on your own goalsagainst, and you almost have to go into that game expecting it to be a low-scoring affair,” he said. In other Clippers news, Sheldon Rempal was selected the BCHL Player of the Week after scoring three goals and adding an assist through the first two games of the round robin. GAME ON … The Clips face the Warriors on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. For tickets, please visit www. nanaimoclippers.com.

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