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versity, said DeGear. “I don’t know why you would take away that opportunity,” he said. Assistant superintendent Chris Southwick said she’s heard some concerns about including Grade 10 exams in the provincial scholarship program. “Some kids aren’t quite ready yet to know what the implications are,” she said. “It’s really too early to tell the impact on students because we don’t have all the details.” Southwick said final exams, which students will still write, depending on the teacher and the course, are just one form of assessing students and educators are putting more emphasis on formative assessment – using learning activities and assessments to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual learners.

An ATV, welder, hand tools, including jig saws and impact drills, and a paraglider valued at $9,000 were among items seized when Nanaimo RCMP raided a residence in the 2400 block of Bowen Road Wednesday. Police said the residence was suspected for some time of receiving stolen goods and the items recovered were either stolen from vehicles or during break-ins to homes and businesses. One of the three occupants inside the home tried to flee on a bicycle when police entered at about 5 p.m., but was arrested without incident along with the two other people while police searched the house. One man, 30, and a female, 17, were released unconditionally. A man, 34, who lives in the home was also released on a promise to appear at Nanaimo provincial court Nov. 15 to face recommended charges of possession of stolen property. Police are trying to return the stolen items to their owners. The paragliding kit was reported stolen July 19 from a vehicle in an underground parking lot at 20 Townsite Rd. and police have contacted the owners. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said thefts from vehicles and break and enters have been on the rise recently. “We know there have been several guys who are very active,” O’Brien said. “They’re targeting cars. They’re working in tandem. We’re not saying that having identified this house and arrested this individual it’ll stop, but it’s certainly one person and at least one home that was involved in this activity.” Investigators are attempting to find and check serial numbers on the items and will contact owners of the items. The public is asked not to call Nanaimo RMCP detachment about stolen property in this case.

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Signed condolences Leanne Salter signs a book of remembrance and condolences, which will be sent to Olivia Chow and the family of federal NDP leader Jack Layton, who died Monday. Dozens of people attended Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog’s office Thursday to sign the book and share refreshments, personal memories of Layton and grief over his death. Nanaimo residents are also invited to watch the state funeral for Layton on the big screen in Diana Krall Plaza. The ceremony, expected to start at 11 a.m. local time Saturday (Aug. 27), will be aired courtesy of the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association, which co-ordinates events in the square. Anyone planning to attend is encouraged to bring their own seating.

Educators worried over eliminating exams CHANGES AIMED at giving more students scholarship money.

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Nanaimo educators have some concerns about the Education Ministry’s decision to eliminate provincial exams for many senior courses and change the criteria for scholarships. The province is dropping optional final exams for Grade 12 students because the number of senior students writing the tests has fallen significantly – about 80 per cent now opt out. In 2004, the province added a number of required exams in Grades 10 and 11 courses and many of the Grade 12 exams became optional. Since then, postsecondary institutions changed

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Nanaimo RCMP are examining a pickup truck for clues to who might have taken it thanks to a sharp-eyed Block Watch member. The Ford F-150 was found Thursday by a keen-eyed member of the Opal Drive Block Watch. The truck belonged to his neighbour and was stolen from his driveway Saturday. Block Watch members were alerted to the theft through an e-mail fan out. The man discovered the truck Thursday and called police after he found it in a secluded area off Rock City Road with its back window smashed out. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said it is an example of how Block Watch works as a proven crime prevention and deterrence program. The key was having the crime reported to the police and Block Watch. For more information about Block Watch, please go to www.blockwatch.com.

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their admissions criteria and no lish 12, English 12 First Peoples, Français langue premiere 12 and longer use the optional exams. But the criteria for provincial Communications 12. Derek DeGear, president of the scholarships was awarded based on students’ performance in Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, said the move required and optional is a step backward. Grade 12 exams. With At the Grade 10 level, fewer students writing teachers should focus the tests, fewer scholon instilling a love of arships were awarded. learning in students About $2.5 million through hands-on in scholarships went activities and assignunclaimed. ments, rather than New scholarship critememorization and test ria will focus on required preparation, he said. exams in Grades 10, 11 and 12 courses. A Grade 10 student SOUTHWICK Courses with required is just starting to provincial exams are think about the future Science 10, Apprenticeship and and learning should be fun to Workplace Mathematics 10, draw them in, whereas a Grade Foundations of Mathematics 12 student who wants to get into and Pre-calculus 10, Social Stud- an engineering program is not ies 11, B.C. First Nations Studies only motivated and keen to do 12, Civic Studies 11, English 10, well on tests, but also in need of English 10 First Peoples, Fran- practise for a heavy testing and çais langue premiere 10, Eng- memorization program at uni-

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Company looks to explore potential ◆ From /1 Irwin said that the company is in the application stage for an investigative permit that has not yet been granted by the province. In this phase, public and regulatory consultation is pursued and if the permit is granted, Irwin will then begin researching resource attributes, gathering considerable data, site planning, facility design and performing all due diligence which

includes environmental impact and fish and wildlife considerations, all of which could take two years and about $200,000 to complete. If successful, an application for the demonstration phase, which would include installation of demonstration devices, would be pursued, followed by the commercial phase, which would ultimately see the installation of commercial devices and selling

power to the grid and would cost “tens of millions of dollars,” financed with founder equity, grants and venture capital. Once installed, operational costs would be low and fuel costs to operate the turbines, located 15 to 20 metres beneath the water’s surface, would be zero. Recently, new tenure rules were introduced by the province for tidal projects in B.C. that have made the application process

more streamlined and predictable. Where bu re a u c r a cy o n c e proved to be an obstacle, Irwin said dealing with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources has been a breeze, which has encouraged some 20 other applications to pursue tidal energy projects. “The province has been working quietly behind the scenes and has done an absolutely stand up job in streamlining tidal and wave power application processes,” said Irwin. “We were one of the first projects to come in under the new rules and comparing notes with some previous application from other companies, this has been pain free.” Irwin added that he will host non-compulsory public consultation on Gabriola and Mudge islands around Sept. 9 to address any questions residents might have. First Nations and other stakeholders will also be consulted with at every step of the application process. “I want to know what people’s feelings and questions are,” he said. “I think

most questions can be easily answered. No, it’s not going to stop boats going through; no, we’re not building a bridge; no, we’re not putting a dam up. Every concern is legitimate. We want to be as open and inclusive as possible.” The potential tidal energy capacity for Va n c o u ve r I s l a n d is 3,580 megawatts. Nationwide, it is estimated to be 42,240 MW with 190 sites identified as possibilities. Compared to other re n ew abl e e n e r g y sources such as solar, wind and wave, tidal cur rents have the advantage of being reliable and highly predictable which provides stability for the potential customer, B.C. Hydro. “As long as the moon keeps spinning we can predict the tides for 50 years in advance,” said Irwin. “As far as long term planning goes you can’t beat that.” A decision on the investigative application is expected later this year. If ultimately approved, the operation could be built in 2016. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Stolen vehicle burns in suspicious blaze A stolen vehicle ended up ablaze in the Black Bear Pub parking lot early Thursday. A 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived around 3 a.m. “The vehicle was totally destroyed by the time we got there,” said Doug Bell, chief fire investigator with Nanaimo Fire Rescue. He said the car was stolen the night before and investigators believe it was intentionally set on fire. “It’s looking suspicious at this point,” said Bell. “I don’t think vehicles catch fire by themselves at three o’clock in the morning in an empty parking lot.”

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Ferry traffic is down this year and is not expected to recover any time soon. That has B.C. Ferries considering a plan to cut hundreds of sailings to save money. The corporation issued its first-quarter results this week, showing a decline of 3.3 per cent in vehicle traffic and 2.9 per cent in passengers compared to the same quarter last year. That’s a 20-year low for the spring period, and the first year-to-year decline in that quarter in several years. B.C. Ferries expected that higher costs and lower traffic would lead to a net loss of about $20 million this fiscal year, but revenues fell more than expected. “Recently we have seen a further erosion of traffic and we do not anticipate a turnaround in the foreseeable future,” CEO David Hahn said in a statement released for the corporation’s annual meeting in Vancouver. “Therefore the year-end loss could be significantly higher.” A review of all B.C. Ferries expenditures is underway, looking particularly at capital expenditures and discretionary spending. A hiring freeze and reduced hours for casual staff are likely, but layoffs of full-time staff are not, Hahn said. Premier Christy Clark said Wednesday an ongoing independent review of ferry operations should address “structural problems” in ferry operations. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom put a cap on ferry fare increases this spring, one of

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Nanaimo lawyers and legal advocates hope two new sheriffs will help minimize delays in court proceedings. The province is hiring and training 36 new auxiliary sheriffs to work in courthouses in 10 communities across B.C., including two in Nanaimo and five in Victoria. Nanaimo lawyer Clint Sadlemyer said hiring two more sheriffs is a step in the right direction because the province has let the numbers drop over the past few years. About once or twice a month, Nanaimo court proceedings are delayed while waiting for a sheriff, he said. Often it’s only a matter of minutes before a sheriff is available, but it doesn’t make economic sense not to have staff readily available when there’s a room full of lawyers, court staff and a judge waiting, said Sadlemyer. The province might need to hire more than two new sheriffs to address the problem and the court system has also lost judges, court staff and Crown lawyers in recent years, he added. Jackie Gaudet, a Crown counsel lawyer in Nanaimo, said just last week, a judge stopped proceedings while a sheriff took someone into

custody downstairs after sentencing because there was not a second sheriff available. The presence of a sheriff is vital because lawyers and the judge are dealing with people who are sometimes violent, have mental health issues and they are in an emotionally charged situation, she said. “Our role is not always popular with some people,” said Gaudet. “We’re not dealing with nice people a lot of times. We have to be very careful.” Dean Purdy, chairman of the corrections and sheriff services component of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, said the province has lost more than 100 sheriffs in the past couple years to better paying law enforcement jobs and they were not replaced due to a hiring freeze. When the new recruits start, Nanaimo will have about 12 sheriffs, but Purdy believes the city had 14 or 15 several years ago. Nanaimo NDP MLA Leonard Krog, Opposition critic for the attorney general, said hiring additional sheriffs is a positive step. Interim Attorney General Shirley Bond said the new recruits will be available to start work in December. She said the province is planning a second round of recruitments in January.

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Job cuts create conservation concerns NEARLY 800 federal positions eliminated as cost-saving.

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Nanaimo environmental organizations are concerned about cuts to the federal Ministry of Environment’s workforce and the impacts on protection and conservation efforts across the country. Environment Canada informed 776 employees their positions could be eliminated as the ministry examines cost-saving measures. Of those, the ministry expects 300 employees to be laid off, representing less than five per cent of Environment Canada’s

workforce. Up to 400 jobs could istry is examining spending. be eliminated through attrition Johnson said Environment as employees retire this year. Canada’s key objectives haven’t Christianne Wilhelmson, exec- changed. utive director of the Georgia “We remain focused on proStrait Alliance, said job viding Canadians cuts in the Ministry of with an environment Environment are quite that is clean, safe and frightening. sustainable,” he said. “These actions are an “However, we also indication of the conneed to focus spending tinuing attacks on enviand using our existing ronmental research and resources to their best environmental protecadvantage. We have tion in this country,” considered both how she said. “You can’t we work and what have environmental we will work on in protection unless you the future and we are WILHELMSON have people.” adjusting our work to Mark Johnson, Environment be as efficient as possible.” Canada spokesman, said in He said the 2011 budget will an e-mail that Canadians have continue to allow Environment given the government a strong Canada to be a world-class regumandate to balance the budget lator, focusing on protecting and by 2014-15. As a result, the min- conserving air and water qual-

ity, wildlife and natural areas. Wilhelmson questions how the ministry will continue to be a steward of Canada’s natural areas with less staff for research, monitoring, education and program creation, saying where the cuts happen, the environment is going to pay the price. She said over the years the Ministry of Environment has been continually chipped away with reductions in science and monitoring staff and programs. “Reduction reflects the philosophy that the environment isn’t a priority,” she said. “It’s open season for industry to harm our environment.” Paul Chapman, Nanaimo and Area Land Trust volunteer coordinator, said the environment should still be a priority even when money is tight.

“Even in tough economic times environmental concerns still rank as important,” he said. “If we are going to be working to reduce spending we will have to be very mindful of how we go about doing that.” Environment Canada has 550 employees in the Pacific and Yukon Region. Of those, 62 have received notice that their position may be eliminated. Employees who are laid off will be provided with a guarantee of a reasonable job offer to other top priority areas of government departments. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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The B.C. government is getting to work dismantling the harmonized sales tax, a job that may take more than a year and add billions to the province’s deficit. The HST was rejected by 54.73 per cent of eligible voters. The government has promised to abide by a simple majority of voters. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has estimated that scrapping the HST will cost the province about $3 billion in the next few years. The B.C. government will have to borrow to pay back the $1.6 billion transition fund from the federal government, with a payment schedule that will have to be negotiated with Ottawa. The finance ministry also projected that the HST would bring in an additional $600 million in revenues in each of the next two years, based on economic growth and extending the sevenper-cent provincial portion of the sales tax to a variety of services covered by the federal goods and services tax. Check Tuesday’s News Bulletin for local reaction to the referendum results. editor@nanaimobulletin com

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tions alone cannot explain the sockeye decline. Tests of farmed salmon may not bring back conclusive results on their potential role in time for the inquiry to factor them into its findings. But under cross-examination by a lawyer for the salmon farming industry, Miller confirmed her data showed the highest level of the mortality marker was in young smolts that had not left the river and had not yet gone anywhere near fish farms. “The main time period of transmission appears to be in fresh water,” she said, adding it’s been detected in young fry in their birth lakes. Miller said that doesn’t mean the virus didn’t first originate with the fish farms nor does it exclude the potential for farmed fish – or perhaps other species in fresh water – to pass the virus back and forth with wild salmon. She also confirmed the lethal signature has also been found in sockeye from Haida Gwaii, far from the fish farms, as well as sockeye from rivers on the west side of Vancouver Island, which don’t migrate through Johnstone Strait. The possible spread of disease and the potential role of the aquaculture industry has been the focus of the commission this week. Miller’s appearance was widely

anticipated because of reports she’d been muzzled by federal officials after the publication of her latest paper in the journal Science. She told the commission she was told not to publicly discuss her findings ahead of her testimony – out of respect for the inquiry – but said the same instructions applied to other DFO staff. Miller said she has always had complete freedom to publish her findings. “I’ve never been told not to share research.” Earlier in the week, the inquiry released e-mails from Miller in late July questioning why DFO wouldn’t test farmed salmon for the parvovirus strain showing up in sockeye and warning colleagues the department better have an answer when the topic came up before the inquiry. Miller’s e-mail indicated her colleagues felt there was no benefit to testing, and the industry likely wouldn’t comply if asked to voluntarily submit fish for testing. The judicial inquiry led by retired Judge Bruce Cohen was called by the federal government after less than 1.5 million sockeye returned in 2009, far fewer than the more than 10 million expected.

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The recreational halibut fishery season is closing its earliest in history. The season closes at midnight Sept. 5, because recreational anglers are expected to meet their allowable catch limit earlier than last year, which saw the fishery close Oct. 18. “This is just totally unacceptable,” said Wayne Harling, a member of the B.C. Coalition of Salt Water Anglers and Nanaimo Fish and Game Protective Association. “The public has a right to fish. I’m bitterly disappointed in the attitude of the ministry and department staff.” Harling said the early closure is stirring unresolved issues anglers have fought to have addressed for years. Recreational anglers want their slice of the halibut fishery increased. The total allowable catch, determined by the International Pacific Halibut Commission based on halibut stock health, is split 88 to 12 per cent between the commercial and recreational fisheries, respectively. First Nations also receive a portion which is allocated before the split. Anglers want their percentage increased to 20 per cent. Harling said there are still halibut in the water, but they are considered part of the commercial quota. “The commercial fishery has no right to the resources,” said Harling. The commercial sector says the division is fair and gives access to halibut for people who can’t fish themselves. “We supply way more Canadians to access to halibut they own than the recreational fishery,” said Chris Sporer, manager of the Pacific Halibut Management

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Better casino rules needed A guy walks into a casino and buys $20,000 worth of chips with cash – $10 and $20 bills. He plays a couple of quick slots or, perhaps, a hand or two of blackjack, and then cashes out. It seems everyone except casino operators and the government knows what’s going on. The money is being laundered. This week the government announced, finally, some measures to combat money laundering at casinos. Reducing casinos’ use of cash and increasing worker training are among provincial actions announced this week, even though, according to a government press release, the B.C. Lottery Corporation “employs standard and appropriate anti-money-laundering strategies” and the province’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch “has the required level of expertise and is capable of providing oversight related to anti-money laundering and associated criminal activities at gaming facilities.” The government is now going to push the casinos to make electronic funds “more accessible and attractive to customers, while not discouraging legitimate play.” Government is also going to push casinos to issue cheques for large payouts and those amounts will be noted whether they actually come from a win. Fair enough. But wouldn’t it simply be easier to limit the amount of cash a person can use at a casino? Say $100 or $500 even? If you want more, you have to write a personal cheque for it or use your debit card. The whole idea behind money laundering is to change money without leaving a trail. Force everyone to leave a trail of their money at the casino. That, however, is not in the cards as it would likely “discourage legitimate play.” Better to allow a little money laundering than to discourage the fleecing of honest, tax-paying citizens. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Only passengers keep ferries afloat should be made to Hahn’s rich salWe want it all, but we don’t want ary and that of his top executives, to pay for it. That’s more or less cuts to weak sailings on the major the mindset for the average critic routes are a logical move. of B.C. Ferries. Cue the standard cries from Cut sailings? No way. Island politicians and business Raise fares? Heck no (yet it hapadvocates about how eliminating pens anyway). sailings will devastate our economEliminate jobs or freeze wages? ic livelihood and lay waste to our Nope, can’t do that. tourism industry, but those arguMore tax dollars to prop up the ments just don’t float. quasi-private corporaWe’re talking about a tion? About as much WRIGHT few, already underused chance as a snowball sailings during off-peak TURN fight with Satan. months, not the busy This province’s favouMitch Wright boats that are packed rite whipping boy – Managing Editor to capacity during sumDavid Hahn (he of the mer and other holidays. million-dollar annual For trucks bringing salary and doublethe various goods we dipped, gold-plated penconsumers rely on, sion) – made headlines there are plenty of sailyet again recently after ings. revealing that summer Granted, the handful traffic on B.C. Ferries of riders who do ride dipped to the lowest levthe near-empty boats will certainly els in decades. be inconvenienced, but from a Dismal first-quarter financials taxpayer (yes, we’re still the sole – net losses of $5.5 million as of shareholder) perspective, it is a June’s end compared to profits of ridiculous, wasteful expenditure to almost $1 million a year earlier – keep these sailings afloat. prompted Hahn to warn this week We don’t tolerate other public that the situation will likely be far transportation systems like tranworse than earlier projections of a sit bus routes that have chronicly $20-million loss over the year. meagre usage, and we’re requiring That led to discussion of major our promised commuter rail route cutbacks at the ferries, with Hahn pointing to reducing capital expen- on the old E&N tracks to have a critical mass of riders, so why ditures and discretionary spendwouldn’t we expect the same of ing. The company later added it’s our ferries? looking at major reductions in the Once we get rid of those few sailing schedules. costly sailings, will there really be While the cynics will likely scoff a big impact? No. and suggest the first cutbacks

Anyone riding those ferries simply changes their schedules to accommodate the boats that are available. The hew and cry about our economy being shattered is simply nuts. If our economic well-being is so fragile that cutting the odd ferry link here and there sends us into an irreversible tailspin, we’ve got bigger economic stability issues to contend with. In fact, given the overall state of global economy, the argument for keeping vacant ferries running is utterly backward – we’re demanding fiscal restraint everywhere in order to weather this storm, including calls for better management of our ferries, yet every measure that’s suggested to do just that is rejected. There’s no question major mistakes in B.C. Ferries were made. We suffered the FastCat fiasco from the previous NDP regime. Then, after the B.C. Liberals put the company at arm’s length as a not-so-private corporation, it went out and ordered three new vessels from foreign shipbuilders that now spend more time docked than sailing due to high fuel costs. We’re definitely overpaying the corporation’s top man and we’ll continue overpaying him once he retires. Running ferries with more crew than there are paid passengers is another mistake. Eliminate those sailings. Save the wasted money. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Writer raised valid points on activism To the Editor, Re: Animal activists must re-examine priorities, Letters, Aug. 20. Ruth Bard and her church have helped me, a single mother on assistance, with grocery gift cards. She came to my home, she offered encouragement and has a loving heart. She certainly is not wealthy, but is an example of helping the “least of these”. My son is a celiac with other food allergies and I have cared for the elderly for 17 years only to be discarded in the rejected WCB pile. Bard is the epitome of love and compassion. She is a doer. All she was questioning was why the dolphins get more attention than the starving children in the Horn of Africa and in our own backyards. I would think that our fellow humans should be of higher priority under God’s law than dolphins. I don’t agree with the killing of those dolphins and I applaud the young activists, but please don’t attack such a kind woman with an activist lifestyle helping those in need. S. Grant Nanaimo

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To the Editor, W.A.C. Bennett must be turning over in his grave at the prospect of B.C. Hydro relying on imported electricity to meet the energy needs of British Columbians. I’m sure that isn’t what Bennett had in mind when he created B.C. Hydro. Right from the start, B.C. Hydro supplied made-in-B.C. electricity, and for the most part what B.C. Hydro has supplied to British Columbians ever since is renewable hydro energy envied the world over. Bennett also made sure B.C. always had more electricity generating capacity than we needed. Any electricity we didn’t need we exported, and the revenue generated by those exports was always to the monetary benefit of the people of B.C. Electricity selfsufficiency was core to Bennett’s vision for B.C. and it’s a big part of what made this province great and economically prosperous. Why are we now heading in the opposite direction and walking straight toward dependence on imported electricity? Allowing ourselves to become an electricity

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‘have not’ province is insane when we have so much energy potential within our own borders. Please tell me that all this talk about relying on imported electricity is just somebody’s idea of a sick joke. Donald Leung Burnaby

Residents misled on energy issues To the Editor, They say the greatest ignorance is to reject something you know nothing about. That definitely holds true for the

misguided criticism I’ve seen directed at B.C.’s clean energy sector over the past several years. In truth, most people haven’t got a clue how, or even where, their electricity comes from. For all they know it just appears out of thin air like a genie from a bottle. That’s why it’s been so easy for so many people to be misled about energy issues in B.C. in recent years and so blindly accepting of such fairy tale notions as B.C. Hydro’s supposed ability to generate electricity for next to no cost

compared to the private sector. B.C. Hydro does a great job securing and coordinating B.C.’s electricity supply and getting it to our homes and businesses. But B.C. Hydro can’t generate electricity at near-zero cost any more than you or I could run our households for no cost. It’s an economic impossibility. What B.C. Hydro has been able to do (or should I say forced to do) is put off costly upgrades to the big hydro dams our parents and grandparents

bought and paid for when we were mere kids. In a way that’s been great for us because it’s kept our hydro rates down at unrealistically low levels. But it’s also fuelled the unfortunate myth noted above that B.C. Hydro can generate electricity at next to no cost compared to the private sector. That’s the real shame in all of this and it’s also the real danger. We can, of course, go on being blissfully ignorant to the facts and keep on putting off our generation’s overdue contribution to the upkeep and expansion of B.C.’s electrical system. At least until those systems stop working and we’re forced to attend to them. But are we really being fair to our kids and grandkids if we choose blissful ignorance over the prudent maintenance of our electrical system? No, it’s not fair at all. Allowing ourselves to be fooled and misled by ignorance is simply not acceptable, especially when it comes to something as fundamentally important as our province’s electrical system and what we owe to future generations. Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam

Politicians get away with asking for raises without questioning To the Editor, Re: Teachers’ contract talks start with arbitration, Aug. 25. Regarding the statement about costing B.C. taxpayers $2.2 billion in reference to the teachers’ demands for wage parity to other provinces and their other tabled wants. I find it quite odd that when it comes to workers’ wages, people jump on the bandwagon and give multiple reasons why the workers should not get their wage demands. On the other hand, when

politicians demand parity with other municipalities/provinces, there is nothing printed out regarding the cost to taxpayers, nor an arbitration board for said taxpayers to cry to. Goes back to the old adage, “Do as I say, not as I do.” M.A. Macri Nanaimo

More public handouts not needed downtown To the Editor, Re: City’s revitalization an

ongoing process, Letters, Aug. 4. I’d like to answer the writer’s questions in my opinion. He asks why so many closed stores? The few I see are privately owned and either need repair or the rent must be too high. Streets empty in the evening? The stores are closed mainly; unless they sell booze, and who’s drinking and driving downtown these days? No north-enders as regulars? Could be the same reason I

go north to shop. They have a dozen ‘downtowns’ of their own – one-stop shopping with easy parking. Commercial Street (with the Vancouver Island Conference Centre and Port Theatre snuck into the bid), just accepted ‘The Best Street in Canada’ award from great places in Canada. I ask if that needs more taxpayers’ handouts as of that declaration? Enough said? Not. Neil Saunders Nanaimo

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Saying thank you Terry Ackerman, left, receives a lifetime achievement award from Rebecca Kirk, executive director of Literacy Central Vancouver Island, for his work collecting from the Rotary Club of Nanaimo Daybreak book boxes around the city and delivering them to LCVI. Other members were recognized for their work with tutoring, children’s reading and the organization’s used book store.

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Saturday,, August 27, 2011

Nanaimo News Bulletin 13

Standing out for a cause Copsforcancer

Oceanside RCMP officers garnering plenty of attention in lead-up to Tour de Rock ride Auren Ruvinsky Black Press

When the Oceanside RCMP detachment’s Tour de Rock riders are out in full gear, they attract a lot of attention with people waving, honking and stopping them on the side of the road to chat. Const. Rochelle Carr and auxiliary officer Bill Peppy from the Parksville-based detachment take the interruptions in good spirit, aware the point is to get as much attention as possible as they train hard for their 1,000-kilometre cycle down Vancouver Island in September. “I love to work with kids,” said Carr, who has been in Parksville about one year, Special coming from three years at feature her first post in Tofino. She said that while Black Press Parksville isn’t exactly the newspapers on Lower Mainland, it feels Vancouver Island like a large, populated will publish this area compared to her time special feature covering four blocks in page spotlighting Tofino. police officers Growing up in the busy taking part Fraser Valley she imagined in this year’s Island communities would Canadian Cancer be too small for her, but she Society said she has come to enjoy Cops for Cancer the small-town atmosphere Tour de Rock. and loves how smaller communities come together for events like the Tour. Peppy, on the other hand, is used to smaller communities, having been in Parksville since 1999 and coming from the Cowichan Valley. He has volunteered with the RCMP since 2006, the year he and his wife Debbie took over organizing the Cops for Cancer golf tournament. They have been heavily involved in the Tour for years and last year even helped out with some of the cooking. “My wife has been the biggest supporter of the Tour. She’d be riding if she could,” he said, pointing out she’ll get to do more of the tournament organizing this year. “It’s about going to the next level of giving back,” he stressed. Peppy, bakery operations manager for Country Grocer in Nanaimo, has two children, Kurtis, 20, and Lindsey, 16. In his spare time is also head instructor of the

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. Black Press photo

Const. Rochelle Carr and auxiliary officer Bill Peppy from Oceanside RCMP in Parksville will ride up to 150 kilometres per day, starting on Sept. 24, as they complete a 1,000-km bike journey across the Island to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

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for the trip. Carr, Peppy and the rest of the 22-member team of law enforcement, media and military personnel will ride as much as 150 km a day, on top of scheduled public events in communities from Port Hardy to Victoria.

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Blairmore, my father’s village, was nearly 15 kilometres from its market town, Dunoon, and the second-to-last village before the end of the road. When my father went to Dunoon Secondary School, he had to board because the distance home was too far to walk. I think he and his siblings came home by boat for weekends. When I knew Blairmore first, there was a grocer, a post office/tea room and my uncle’s butcher shop. Then one day I heard the piermaster say to my dad, “You’ll not recognize the place, Andrew, there are more dogs than people now.” The automobile had killed the village centre. Nearly all the inhabitants of the small string of villages along the loch shore

supermarket dependency on economies of scale using centralized depots will trump their lip service to the local foods they have replaced with offshore produce. The only long-term use I see for supermarkets is to turn them into year-round farmers markets with the farmers receiving the full price of their goods without the massive infrastructures that have moved into the middle between consumers and producers. Now is the time to establish farmers markets in good, longterm locations and for consumers to shift our purchasing from globalized to local food. U.S. calculations show that farmers are not yet earning enough in market sales to make a living.

Nanaimo Foodshare is demonstrating its commitment to supporting local producers by inaugurating an annual Community Roots Festival with a free harvest market at Bowen Park on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This provides an opportunity for farmers to sell at the end of a very difficult season. Plan to take this opportunity to stock up for the winter and learn how to over-winter your root vegetables and can your fruits and soft vegetables. ◆ Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of the Foodshare Society and president of the multi-stakeholder co-op, Heritage Foodservice. She can be reached at: marjorieandal stewart@shaw.ca.

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hold waste is diverted from the landfill through recycling. The Green Bin Program is expected to boost that to more than 60 per cent based on a 75 per cent participation rate. Statistics indicate the average Nanaimo resident sends about 414 kilograms of waste to the landfill annually compared to Lower Mainland residents who average more than 600 kilograms per capita. Nanaimo residents have also been averaging two kilograms less garbage monthly over last year. McIver said the goal is to have a landfill diversion rate of better than 70 per cent by next year. “Our landfill has capacity to about 2030 but we don’t want to be in a position where we run out of options,” said McIver. “We hope as the years go by more and more people will participate in this program. With the blue box there were a lot of people initially who said ‘I’m not going to do this’ but now it’s become the norm. Everyone’s doing this.” For Nanaimo residents, the city’s fall 2011 Waste Line newsletter will be mailed out providing information on the Green Bin Program as well as a schedule of open houses. Mail outs began this week. Please visit www.nanaimo.ca or www.rdn.bc.ca.

Island communities are watching closely as Metro Vancouver writes a plan to deal with its growing garbage problem. One option being considered by Vancouver city councillors is to build an incinerator in Gold River in Vancouver Island’s northern region or on the Lower Mainland. The Ministry of Environment endorsed a waste-toenergy incinerator in late July. Carey McIver, Regional District of Nanaimo’s manager of solid waste, said while working toward zero waste is the RDN’s top priority, it is understood that some garbage will always be generated after recycling efforts have been maximized and deciding on waste-to-energy methods will be considered. “At this point there is not enough waste on Vancouver Island to make conventional waste-to-energy methods cost effective,” said McIver. “These huge incinerators need about 700 tons a day and we generate about 100.” With Vancouver potentially barging its waste to Gold River, however, that could change. “If Vancouver decides to go out of region and look at Gold River, then we look at the cost of that and say, ‘does this make sense for us?’ because even though we’ll hit 70 or 80 per cent diversion, there is a finite life attached to that landfill,” she said.” A tri-regional waste-to-energy incinerator would receive an estimated 200,000 tonnes of waste annually. It is estimated that at the current pace, the Cedar Road landfill will be full in 2030, but an Island incinerator would likely extend that. Currently, Nanaimo has about a 33 per cent diversion rate, but the upcoming Green Bin Program (see story this page) is expected to increase that to considerably. All B.C. municipalities are expected by the province to hit diversion rates of 70 per cent by 2012.

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The last phase of Nanaimo’s organic waste recycling program rolls out next month, enabling all residents to recycle kitchen waste.

Final green bins coming next month BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

he final phase of the Green Bin Program will be rolled out next month as the balance of households receive the containers that will help divert thousands of tons of kitchen waste from the regional landfill. While some residents of Nanaimo have taken part in the kitchen waste program for almost a year, the final 17,500 households (garbage routes A through D) in Nanaimo will receive the green containers and the instructions and schedules that go with them in September. “That will bring us to full implementation, the final phase,” said Carey McIver, Regional District of Nanaimo’s manager for solid waste. “When we’re done we’re looking at about 52,000 single family households in the region that will be part of this effort.” Phase 1, which started last October on garbage routes E and F, provided 26,000 households outside city limits with green bins, while another 8,500 households in the city received them. Gary Franssen, manager of sanitation and recycling for Nanaimo, said residents are encouraged to become familiar with the program and note the change in collection patterns.

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Multi-family housing construction projects accounted for the majority of July housing starts in Nanaimo. There were nearly 100 multi-family housing starts last month, compared with 22 multi-family starts in July 2010, according to the latest figures from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The corporation also reported 16 single-detached housing starts last month, compared with 31 in the same time frame last year. Travis Archibald, a senior market analyst with the CMHC, said Nanaimo is following an Island-wide trend of more activity than

usual in multi-family projects and single housing starts that are below 10-year average levels. Multi-family refers to semi-detached, townhouse and apartment units. “It’s just been quite slow for the single detached side,” he said. “Historically, it’s been more of the single detached side that’s carried the bulk of the load.” It is hard to pinpoint any specific reason why fewer single homes are being built, said Archibald, but there is quite a bit of supply on the resale side of the market and cost and uncertainty around the fate of the harmonized sales tax could be factors. “I do anticipate the

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LOOKING for a wonderful Catholic/Christian single man, ages 48-57 for friendship/relationship/life long commitment who understands the value of the Lord intertwined in our relationship. Drop me a line so we can meet for coffee at: free2love1two1@yahoo.com Photo upon request. Thank you.

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INVITATION TO TENDER LYNN DRIVE & EBY ROAD PAVING CONTRACTS 1A & 1B

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The work includes the supply of all materials, labour, and equipment to install: â&#x20AC;˘ Contract 1A Lynn Drive: - Approximately 2600 m2 of grinding, placement of crush gravel and asphalt on Lynn Drive, 90 m asphalt curb â&#x20AC;˘ Contract 1B Eby Road - Approximately 1100 m2 of grinding, placement of crush gravel and asphalt on Eby Road ďŹ ll on - Approximately 250 m3 of imported ďŹ Eby Road Tender documents will be available at the ofďŹ ce ďŹ of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., 194 Memorial Ave., Parksville, BC, after 2:00 pm on August 30, 2011, on payment of $100.00 plus HST per set. This payment is non-refundable. Cheques should be made payable to Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd. Technical enquiries regarding the project shall be directed to Phil Stewart, P.Eng, Project Engineer, of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., by: telephone: 250.248.3151; fax: 250.248.5362; or email: pstewart@koers-eng.com Award of the contract is subject to sufďŹ cient ďŹ budget funds being available for the project. The proposed project superintendent, subcontractors, schedule of completion, size of workforce, proposed equipment, previous experience, and submission of suitable references from other municipalities on other similar sized projects will all be considered in review and acceptance of the tender. Tenders must be accompanied by the speciďŹ ed ďŹ Bid Bond, payable to the District of Lantzville. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The District of Lantzville reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interests of the District, as detailed in this invitation and the tender documents. Tenders not conforming to the speciďŹ ďŹ ed requirements may be returned to the Tenderer without consideration. Fred Spears, Director of Public Works District of Lantzville

Jarrett Ross WINBOURNE, INBOURNE James Albert (Jim (Jim) July 14, 1928 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 18, 2011

Jim passed away suddenly at home with his wife Shirley by his side. Jim was predeceased by his parents Jim and Daisy, and his sister, Constance. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Shirley, daughters Lisa and Janet, brother John (Christine) and nieces and nephews Toni Patricia, Andrew, Steve, Gregg, Vicky, Lee and families. Jim was born in England and his early life included a stint in the British R.A.F. After training and working as an electrician in England, he immigrated to Toronto in 1954. He began a career with Northern Electric/Nortel in Montreal where he met Shirley in 1957. They married in England and returned to Eastern Canada, where they lived before moving their family to Nanaimo in 1973. Jim worked with BC Tel/Telus until his retirement in 1989. Jim was known and loved for his jovial quick wit, easy-going manner and English sense of humour. He was an avid sports fan and continued his passion for English soccer long after leaving Great Britain. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A private cremation has taken place. There will be an open house at the family home at 3651 Place Road, Nanaimo on Monday August 29th from 2pm to 5pm. No flowers by request.

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Williiam (Bill) Kaaiser August 27, 2006

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February 13th, 1990 ~August 13th, 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of Jarrett Swackhamer announces his passing, on August 13th, 2011. He was many things, a son, a brother, a grandson, an uncle, a nephew, but he was a friend to all. Jarrett will be forever remembered by his parents, Steve and Bonnie, his brothers, Jason and Paul, his grandfather, Roy, and his Grandmother, Kathryn. Jarrett will also be lovingly remembered by his extended family and his many dear friends. Jarrett was involved in a great many activities activitie i s th throughout hrou his life, most of them involved the outdoors as well as family and friends. Guaranteed though, no matter what it was, he did it well. He had a talent for everything he did. He will be missed by many and remembered by all he met. A service will be held to Celebrate the Life of Jarrett Swackhamer this Sunday, August 28th at 1:00pm. This will take place at 1990 Frey Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Going South on the Island Highway, take a left on Morden Rd. and then take the ďŹ rst right (Main Rd.). Follow the road until the end (Yoga Weyr Studio). Anything from casual to formal attire is completely acceptable. We hope everyone will be able to join us on the day. * Please note that the venue has asked that shoes not be worn inside so be prepared to have your shoes checked at the door * Also, it is asked that in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations be made to the Memorial Bursary Fund which has been set up in Jarrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name at Vancouver Island University for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road Building and Heavy Construction Operatorâ&#x20AC;? course. Please contact Dave Forrester at VIU on 250740-6214 or alumni@viu.ca for more details. Those that would like to make a donation by cheque to the proposed award can do so by making them payable to the Vancouver Island University Foundation with a memo marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jarrett Swackhamer Award.â&#x20AC;? All donations over $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt. Cheques can be mailed to: Vancouver Island University Foundation, 114-59 Wharf Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2X3 Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll live on in the heart. This world will never be the same First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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INVITATION TO TENDER PHILIP ROAD & ARBUTUS CRESCENT STORM DRAINAGE CONTRACTS 1A, 1B &1C Sealed Tenders marked “Tender for District of Lantzville, Philip Road & Arbutus Crescent Storm Drainage” will be received at the office fi of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd, PO Box 790, 194 Memorial Avenue, Parksville, BC V9P 2G8, up to 2:00 pm local time, on September 14, 2011, after which time they will be opened in public. The work includes the supply of all materials, labour, and equipment to install: • Contract 1A - Philip Road East - Installation of a 700 mm CSP culvert c/w headwalls • Contract 1B - Philip Road West - Installation of a 900 mm CSP culvert c/w headwalls • Contract 1C - Arbutus Crescent - Installation of 375 mm & 525 mm storm sewer & related appurtenances on Arbutus Crescent Tender documents will be available at the offi fice of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., 194 Memorial Ave., Parksville, BC, after 2:00 pm on August 30, 2011, on payment of $100.00 plus HST per set. This payment is non-refundable. Cheques should be made payable to Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd. Technical enquiries regarding the project shall be directed to Phil Stewart, P.Eng, Project Engineer, of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., by: telephone: 250.248.3151; fax: 250.248.5362; or email: pstewart@koers-eng.com. Award of the contract is subject to sufficient fi budget funds being available for the project. The proposed project superintendent, subcontractors, schedule of completion, size of workforce, proposed equipment, previous experience, and submission of suitable references from other municipalities on other similar sized projects will all be considered in review and acceptance of the tender. Tenders must be accompanied by the specified fi Bid Bond, payable to the District of Lantzville. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The District of Lantzville reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favorable in the interests of the District, as detailed in this invitation and the tender documents. Tenders not conforming to the specified fi requirements may be returned to the Tenderer without consideration. Fred Spears, Director of Public Works District of Lantzville

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EXP Dental Receptionist req’d 3-4 days/week. Exc long term staff and pts, great work environment. Drop resume in person at County Club Dental Centre, 27-3200 Island Hwy.

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COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or ofﬁce. Mobile Certiﬁed Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187.

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

FENCING J & R FENCING: A complete line of fencing. Farm, chain link, deer, electric. We also do Yard Clean-Up and manure sales. Call 250-802-2541.

OCEANSIDE Animal Hospital in Parksville is seeking a RECEPTIONIST to join our animal care team. If you are a passionate, energetic individual who is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service with previous working experience, this is the opportunity for you. Experience with computers is essential and animal handling is preferred. This position will involve working 3-4 days per week, including Saturdays. Please apply in person to 145 Memorial Ave. or via email to: oceansideah@hotmail.com .

I PROVIDE care & companionship for Seniors. I am a positive, upbeat, bondable, certiﬁed Care Aide. I will do errands, grocery shopping, transportation (Insured) & overnight care. Available days, evening, weekends. Refs available. Call Jackie (250)618-6410.

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GARDENING QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming. Free Estimates. Licenced. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517

SALES/EVENT MANAGER We are a well established Parksville Company seeking an experienced, innovative and customer focused Sales/Event Manager for it’s business operations. Our core business is providing comprehensive, profitable fi business solutions to help our clients realize success. You will be responsible for growing the business in a well established territory by assisting existing and future customers with solutions orientated services designed to satisfy their specific fi needs. Prior Sales/ Event Management and/or Marketing experience would be a defi finite asset. This is a Career opportunity for an energetic individual who is motivated to achieve sales targets, who has excellent communication and problem solving skills. You are organized, capable of providing value added services, with nan outgoing personality suitable for developing strong long-term customer relations, while able to work independently as well as fit fi within a dynamic team of sales professionals. We offer a competitive wage, benefits fi and bonus program with a training wage of $20.00 per hour, progressing to $50,000 per year after completion of a three month probationary period. Interested candidates may forward their resumes to: File #19, c/o The News, PO Box 1180, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2. We thank you for your interest in advance, as only qualified fi candidates will be contacted.

Plan Checkers & CAD Technicians. Focus Corporation is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of geomatics, oil and gas facilities engineering, transportation, environment and land development/municipal services throughout Western Canada. We are currently seeking Plan Checkers and CAD Technicians to join our Nanaimo team. Plan Checker – A graduate of a recognized survey program would be an asset. You will perform QC checks on field returns and on plans prepared by CAD staff for completeness by applying standard survey practices, client requirements, and other specific information. Good organization, communication and attention to detail are essential. CAD Technician – Successful candidates should possess formal training in AutoCAD and related software. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to use standard survey practices to efficiently and accurately draft survey plans from information gathered in the field and office. Experience in the Oil and Gas sector is a definite asset. PEOPLE COME FIRST AT FOCUS. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, above market group health benefits, a group RRSP plan, as well as a commitment to career development.

To apply for either position visit our careers section at www.focus.ca.

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ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior RooďŹ ng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

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Ivan 250-758-0371 HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HAULING AND SALVAGE GARY FORTINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159. N A N A I M O G A R BAG E . C O M Yard & house clean outs, low trimming. Mulch.250-927-6477

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BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION experienced in new home construction, home renos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & sofďŹ ts and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER new construction, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 25 yrs. Reliable. (250)616-0990.

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or renovating your home/bathroom/kitchen/basement? Roofing & ďŹ nish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/ Insured Richard 250-729-7809 RENOVATION SPECIALIST: Ticketed Carpenter. Concrete, Decks, siding, stairs, framing, doors, windows, siding, wood & laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Free estimates. Kevin, 250-585-4871

Vancouver Island Painting Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IRRIGATION DOCTOR Installations, Repairs. THE WATER CONSERVATION COMPANY. (250)616-3451

MASONRY & BRICKWORK TOFTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MASONRY 35 years exp. Specializing in all types of stone, brick work, ďŹ replaces Sven 250-585-3097, 619-0203

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING: I’ll care for your cherished feline(s) in my clean, quiet, loving home (no cages). Now accepting bookings. 7 day minimum stay. Long term rates available. 250-740-5554

PETS DASHHOUND PUPPIES. Black & tan, 2 males, 1 female, ready to go Aug. 24. $600. ea. (250)723-1184.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: WOODEN patio set and BBQ, good condition. Call 250-758-2102.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BAR STOOLS, new cond. Wooden, swivel & cushions. $99. (250)933-6156. 3 MAN inﬂatable boat w/peddles & oars, room on back for sm motor. $50. 250-754-9793 4, FIVE gallon wine bottles, $10 each, 1 wine rack, $20, wine kit, $30. 250-758-1365. BENCH GRINDER. Small 4.5”, $25. (250)468-1688 CLOTHES WASHER, older model, works great. Making room. $40 obo (250)756-2417 COSCO OMEGA LX, 3 car seats in 1; infant to 35lb, toddler to 40lb, child booster to 80lb. Purchased for grandchild (2003) hardly used. $50. (250)754-7402 DVD/CD PLAYER with cassette recording, incl: cables, remote and manual. $15. (250)756-4019 FISHING RODS, $50. buys seven total. 250-753-1324. GAS MOWER, Yard Machine, 22” cut, 4 HP Briggs & Stratton motor. $99. 250-758-3410. HP PCS all-in-one printer, scanner, copier, $25. Samsung 15” monitor, $25. Sanyo SF x 150 caller ID, copier, fax, phone, $25. 1 (250)390-9235 OFFICE CHAIR, very good condition, $30 obo. Call 250390-3126. TAN ASHLEY leather recliner, good condition, $50. Call 250754-9890.

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2bdrm Duplex, 4yrs old. Very clean, 5 appls, private fenced yard. NS/NP. $750/mo. Call (250)716-5812. Avail. Oct. 1st

RETAIL SPACE in unique destination area. High tourism trafﬁc; reduced off season rates. Established Native Art Gallery and Antique Store on site. Call 250-954-8981 or 250-586-1372.

HOSP./UVIC area. Available Sept 1. Spacious newly reno’d 2 bdrm (1120 sq. ft. + 12’x28’ enclosed carport) private level entry, ﬁreplace, 5 appl., includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer, dishwasher, large backyard with garden... , close to all amenities. Mature responsible tenant $850 + ½ hydro and gas bill References please. Contact Sue at lindasuehutton@gmail.com or Tel:1- 250-999-5222

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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

APARTMENT/CONDOS MOVING must sell $180,000 OR BEST OFFER. Super 2 bedroom condo. Parking, storage, balcony, new appliances, washer,dryer,shelving. 250 754-2552 sandraketchum@gmail.com

NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

NORTH NANAIMO Seeing is believing! Bright 1 & 2 bdrm Apt. New Paint, very clean & quiet in updated bldg. Near Country Club Mall. Prof. mngt. Free H/W. From $715 & $810

CINNABAR VALLEY area: 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, just reno’d, F/S, near bus & schools, small pet ok, refs, $1000, (Immed) 250-751-8210

Call 250-758-1246. OLD CITY: 1 & 2 bdrm, adult oriented, storage, NS/NP, $675-$775. 250-245-8413. OLD QUARTER- 1 bdrm with den, fully furn luxury condo, $1090. inclds hydro/water, underground secured prkg. Avail Sept 1. 250-510-6555.

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CENTRAL NANAIMO (near VIU)- 4 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls, new paint, laminate ﬂrs, lrg back yrd, thermal windows, $1050. Avail now. N/P. Refs. 250-390-6852, 250-751-5257.

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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

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1600 DUFFERIN 1 bdrm $675 Ardent Properties (250)753-0881, www.ardentproperties.com 30 CAVAN 2 bdrm $850 Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881

TERMINAL PARK 1bdrm, near all Heat & hot water N/P. Avail immed. month 754-2484.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.

SOUTH NANAIMO Furnished rooms. Prefer low proﬁle, quiet, 50+. Share kitchen/living rm, W/D. $425-$450, all inclusive. 250-753-8991.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION (HOSPITAL AREA) room for rent w/ walk-in closet in downstairs in quiet family home. All utils incl’d, shared bath & kitchen w/ another renter, laundry, wiﬁ, cable, prkg, priv ent, cat ok, mature working adult or student. No partiers. Dam dep, Sept. 1. (250)7518681 for more info or to view. CEDAR: QUIET N/S person to share a home, avail. Sept. 1st. $475, well behaved dog ok. Call (250)722-3000. CLEAN, FULLY furnished home in quiet neighbourhood. Walking distance to University. $500./mo. includes hydro, W/D, (250)754-2734. OCEAN VIEW, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, 4 piece bath, N/S, N/P, utils incl w/ internet/cable, W/D, professional female. (Immed) $525, 250-751-2454. VIU AREA: Room in Heritage house, furnished, $600, inclds wi-ﬁ, nice garden. 5 min walk to Aquatic Centre, NS/NP. Call (250)754-9774.

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NANAIMO- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, inclds laundry, internet, hydro, 2 appls. NS/NP. $800. 250-756-6248. N.NANAIMO 2 lge bdrm suite, close to Woodgrove, school & bus route, Priv entr. NS/NP. $1080 inclds utilis and W/D Avail now. Call 2506196782

NANAIMO. CHARACTER houses. 1 & 2 bdrm, fenced yard, ocean view. NS/NP. $810/$900+ util. 250-753-9365

BRECHIN BRIGHT, 1bdrm walkout. Recently reno’d, priv. entry. Near bus, shops, ferries. N/P. Only $625.(250)753-6681

LARGE 2 bdrm, W/D, large deck, NS/NP. $850 Call 1-778866-8251, 1-604-826-5151.

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DOWNTOWN. RENO’D 1bdrm, level-entry. $700. Utils & laundry incld. (250)247-8498. UNIVERSITY AREA- bright, clean, ground level 2 bdrm suite, shared W/D, lrg yard, mountain view, on bus route, rear parking. $800+ utils. Call 250-754-2788.

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UPLANDS: 1 B/R Furnished, incl. util. N/S, N/P Suits single worker or student. $560/M. 250-758-7505

BRECHIN 3BDRM, close to shop/bus/ferries. Ocean views. Lrg deck, family area. N/P. $1050/mo. (250)753-6681

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TWO B/R level entry. N/P, N/S. Reno’d. $900 utils incl. DD. Avail now 758-3446

2 BDRM, private entry, hydro/washer & dryer incl. N/S, no partiers. $850. Sm pet ok 250-741-1049, 250-667-0886.

DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm, + den. Quiet, garden-level, furnished suite. $850/mo incld’s util’s & internet, W/D. Ref’s, please. Non-smokers only. Norman Abbey 250-753-7963, or email: nabbey@shaw.ca

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NORTH NANAIMO- new 1 bdrm bsmt suite, F/S, D/W, W/D, $850 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-816-8777.

2-BDRM, CLEAN, bsmnt suite, close to V.I.U. Inclds heat, hydro, wi-ﬁ. $900./mo Avail immed. (250)754-9291.

DEPARTURE BAY-nice, quiet 1 B/R. N/S, no parties. On bus route. $695 for 1, $795. for 2. Incl. Util/internet Avail. immed. Ref’s req’d. (250)802-1114.

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NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, priv entr /patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. Avail Sept 1. (250)751-2068.

1855 CRAIG (Nanoose) 4bdrm $1500. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881

NANAIMO- SOUTH End, sunny 1000sq ft 2 bdrm suite, 2 appls, lrg deck. NP. References required. $800+ 40% hydro. 1 (778)883-8703.

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

N.NANAIMO. Quiet area, 2 bdrm grnd level, sep entr, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, no parties. $850./mo inclds utils, internet. Sept.1. 250-390-0363

2057 BLUEBELL 2 bdrm $950 includes utilities. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881

NANAIMO (College area)- 4 bdrm house, 2 bath, garage/carport, 5 appls. N/S. Refs, 1 yr lease. $1450+ utils. Sept 1. (604)807-5376.

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N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail Oct. 1st. Ref. req. (250)758-4963

1675 KING John 4 bdrm $1800. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.

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$1200- 3 bedroom upper close to VIU. This spacious upper includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, . The utilties are included.. available Sept 1st Call Ron at 250 591 0151

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NANAIMO LAKES Bachelor Loft, character, forested. NS/NP. 15min drive from VIU. $780. inclusive. 250-753-9365.

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OLD CITY QUARTER: Lge 2 bdrm w/view. No Smokers, N/P, $850/m Util incl. Near college. (250)753-3337 UNIVERSITY DISTRICT- 2 bdrm upper, shared laundry, sm yard, $950 incls hydro & heat. N/S, no loud parties. Refs req’d. (250)754-9890.

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WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.

3270 ROSS 2 bdrm $800. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881

DOWNTOWN: Lge 1B/R. Avail. Immed. N/P Ref’s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m 729-1997

NANAIMO- LRG 1 bdrm, ocean view, renovated, inclds laundry, covered prkging, heat. Refs. Close to Woodgrove Mall & bus. NS/NP. (Immed). $795. 250-668-2497

WESTWOOD LAKE area. Large 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths in quiet lower unit of 4 plex. F/S/DW incl. W/D hookups, Nice deck. Sept. 1. $1000/mo utils NOT incl. 250-716-1261.

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NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. n/p, nr bus stop. (Sept. 1). 250-729-8969.

NORTHFIELD RD SxS 3 bdrm, 2 ba. Clean, near ammens, fenced yrd, W/D hookup. NS/NP. $995. 1/2 mo. free - 1 yr lease. (250)758-4871.

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Hockey’s long offseason is nearly over. The B.C. Hockey League released its pre-season schedule this week, and Nanaimo Clippers fans have five games to look forward to including three at home. “I’m sure our fans can’t wait for hockey to begin so this will give them a taste of what’s ahead,” said John Grisdale, BCHL commissioner, in a press release. The Clippers open the pre-season Sept. 10 with a road game against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. The next day the Clips face the ’Dogs at Frank Crane Arena at 3 p.m.

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It’s a whole different football game now. After steamrolling their way to a 4-0 start to the Canadian Junior Football League season, the V.I. Raiders are expecting their first serious challenge. They face the Okanagan Sun today (Aug. 27) at Caledonia Park. V.I. coach Matthew “Snoop” Blokker said earlier this week that the schedule up till now has just been a “pre-season” leading up to today’s tilt. “We expect our players to understand how big of a game this is and I can tell you, they all understand,” he said. “You’re going to see a really good focus this week out of the Vancouver Island Raiders. We know what’s on the line.” First place is up for grabs, as it almost always is when the two B.C. Football Conference powerhouses play one another. But there’s more than that at stake, too. “This is a defining point for this year’s team,” said Blokker. “This is the first major challenge.” If it’s a major challenge for the Raiders, then it’s almost an insurmountable task for the Sun. Okie was the last visiting

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V.I. Raiders running back Jordan Botel, right, fends off an Okanagan Sun tackler during last fall’s B.C. Football Conference championship game. The two junior football powerhouses play today (Aug. 27) at Caledonia Park.

team to win a regular-season game at Caledonia Park, but that was way back on July 30, 2005. Today the Raiders are trying for their 40th win in a row on their home field. “They’re a highly talented

team, they’ll be very tough but we know what we have to do,” said Jason Casey, coach of the Sun. “We’re going to try and beat a team that hasn’t lost a game at Caledonia Park in [an] eon. Our guys know the history,

they know what’s required and how well they’ll need to play. If you need extra motivation to play the Raiders, then you’re in the wrong game. The guys will be ready.” ◆ See ‘TEAMS’ /27

The Nanaimo Clippers added some more veteran presence on the blueline. The team acquired 20-year-old defenceman Josh Phillips this week from Ontario’s Newmarket Hurricanes. The 6-foot-2, 205pounder had seven goals, 18 points and 66 penalty minutes in 27 games last season.

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VIU Mariners player Emily Nicholson, front, controls the ball during a friendly game against Peninsula College on Monday evening at Mariner Field.

VIU women overpowering in friendly The Vancouver Island University Mariners showcased in their first pre-season game a powerful offence – all centred around one player. Veteran Jolene Nagy scored four second-half goals Monday in a 4-0 win over Peninsula College at Mariner Field. “Not very often you see a player score four goals in a soccer game

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Teams need to capitalize on chances ◆ From /25 Both teams have put in their time in the film room to prepare. The Raiders may see a bit of a new-look Sun offence, as Okanagan’s starting quarterback Bobby Davis is injured. He may still play, at QB or even in the defensive backfield. Jeremy Mraovic is the backup. “Hopefully we can confuse him with some different looks and get some pressure on him and he’ll make some mistakes,” said Blokker. The Sun recently got their starting tailback Armand Bokitch back from injury, and the Raiders are expecting the visitors to try a lot of zone running. It’s the home team that boasts the marquee offence led by quarterback Jordan Yantz. “You’re not going to take everything away

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from him… They’re going to get their yards,” said Alex Law, Sun defensive lineman. “But if we’re quick off the ball, we play hard and we play smart, then we have a good chance of slowing him down.” Blokker said Okie’s defence is led by its front four, but there is inexperience in the linebacking corps and secondary. He suggested that the Raiders might be able to reel off some good runs

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