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It’s not about how much money, time and effort you spend on a Halloween costume, it’s how much fun you have.

Teresa Lovric and Larry Grabeldinger know how to have fun – and come up with some killer costumes at the same time.

The costume hunting started a few months ago, when Lovric came across an online classified listing for a Cowardly Lion costume.

“His favourite character [from The Wizard of Oz] is the Cowardly Lion,” Lovric said. “We’ve been looking for a costume for years.”

The right costume presented itself, specially made for a school production of the Wizard of Oz. It was also big enough to fit someone with a size 12 shoe.

“It was perfect,” Lovric said. “It was like it was made for him.”

Before they met, they both liked dressing up for Halloween, sporting

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“He said, would I look like Shrek?

I said, pfft, yeah,” Lovric said.

They headed to Fantasy Island Costume, a company that’s no longer in business, and the owners helped put together Shrek’s outfit, cutting a bear costume for the vest, a monk costume for the long shirt.

Grabeldinger combined that with tights and his Navy-issue boots.

Lovric wore a wig, a crushed velvet dress and the crown made by the costume ladies.

“We painted each other green and went to the party,” she said.

They were such a hit that they headed out pub hopping after the party.

“One guy offered [Grabeldinger] $20 to go to his house and see his kid,” Lovric said.

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Residents reminded of fireworks regulations CITY BYLAW has helped cut incidents.

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Wi t h H a l l o w e e n around the cor ner, police are reminding the public that it is illegal to possess, sell or discharge fireworks in Nanaimo.

A city bylaw, in effect since Sept. 2007, has helped reduce calls for emergency service, which primarily involved people who accidentally injured themselves with fireworks or started small fires when fireworks went astray and ignited bushes or trees.

“We have seen a reduction in calls for service, but people will always find a way to get them,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman.

The penalty for possessing fireworks is a $200 fine and seizure of the fireworks.

O’Brien said extra members will patrol Nanaimo’s streets on Halloween to help prevent accidents and minimize vandalism.

Permits, issued by Nanaimo Fire Rescue, can be obtained to lawfully set off fireworks, but applicants must also show proof they possess $2 million dollars in liability insurance and have a fireworks supervisor’s certificate.

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BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo voters have a chance to meet the candidates running for school trustee and city council at a series of meetings prior to the Nov. 19 election.

The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hosts an open school trustee forum Tuesday (Nov. 1) from 7-9 p.m. in the Port of Nanaimo Centre’s Shaw Auditorium.

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didates will be at it again Wednesday (Nov. 2), as the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association and District Parent Advisory Council sponsor a meeting in the John Barsby Secondary School cafeteria from 7-9 p.m.

City council candidates take the stage Thursday (Nov. 3) as the chamber teams up with the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board for a meeting at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre from 6:30-9

p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The Coalition for Democratic Nanaimo is hosting a city council all-candidates meeting Nov. 10 from 5:308:30 p.m. at Beban Park Recreational Centre, but wants candidates and the public to submit issues facing the community to http://democraticnanaimo.blogspot. com before the meeting.

“Our cities and our neighbourhoods are influenced directly by the politicians we place in municipal

office – much more than their provincial or federal counterparts,” Wally Wells, chamber chairman, said in a press release. “It’s our obligation and right to learn about the candidates and vote.”

As well as all-candidates meetings, the chamber is providing additional information on its website from those running for council.

Stemming from the work of the chamber’s Successful Cities committee, key elements that affect Nanaimo

were identified, including distinctiveness, entrepreneurial governance, quality of life, quality of education, sustainability and a vibrant economy.

Council candidates were asked to provide written responses to questions based on those elements.

Responses as they come in are posted at www. nanaimochamber.bc.ca.

Background information on all the elements is also available on the website. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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n any given day, 20 construction workers on the Bowen Road widening project have 16,000 vehicles pass by with nothing more than flag people and traffic cones separating them.

With speeds and hazards to workers creeping up, a campaign appealing to drivers’ soft sides aims to get them to slow down and pay attention.

Nanaimo’s Slow Down campaign uses several large signs featuring nearly life-size photographs of the workers with their sons, daughters, nieces and nephews along the 800-metre stretch of road.

The campaign, sponsored by Hazelwood Construction Services, the city and WorkSafeBC, was launched Thursday and is the first of its kind in Nanaimo. Similar Slow Down campaign signs were used at major projects across the Lower Mainland and B.C. Interior since a pilot project in 2007.

The campaign is unique in that instead of models, the photographs on the signs depict actual construction workers, including traffic controllers, engineers, carpenters, machine operators, welders and utility workers with family members.

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Ashton Hunt, 7, lets everyone know where his mom works during the unveiling of Nanaimo’s Slow Down campaign Thursday morning. Signs designed to make drivers more cautious about motoring through the Bowen Road expansion site feature images of construction workers and family members including, Mike Shanahan and his daughter Marlee, left, Andrew Kinsman, Jessica Cathers, Dana Butcher and niece Rees Wallace. Coun. Fred Pattje, second from right and Mayor John Ruttan were among city officials attending the unveiling.

The signs are created specifically for each job, so motorists might actually see the workers pictured when they drive through the sites.

Sami Macdonald, a traffic controller with All Power Flagging, hopes the campaign will get drivers to exercise extra caution, especially with the onset of cold weather.

“What we’re seeing the last few days is people who haven’t defrosted their windshields,” Macdonald

said. “They can’t see and don’t realize that we might have changed around the route through the site overnight and that they have to follow new directions.”

The Bowen Road widening project started in February and will finish in the fall of 2012.

To learn more about the Slow Down campaign, please visit the campaign website at www.slowdownbc.com.

The $10.4-million project to widen Bowen Road reaches a significant milestone Monday (Oct. 31), with traffic directed onto the new north section of the Quarterway Bridge.

The city plans to slow down construction activity around the bridge as winter approaches, minimizing the impact on the Millstone River environment.

Bowen Road will remain two lanes until the project is complete in the fall of 2012. The existing bridge, built in 1939, will be demolished in late spring followed by construction of the south bridge.

Construction is beginning on the south side of Bowen Road including curbs, sidewalks and landscaping. Road work west of Pryde Avenue is nearing completion with landscaping work underway. A new traffic signal is under construction at Buttertubs Drive and work continues on the new Bowen West playing field.

“I appreciate the co-operation from the local businesses, and with traffic moved over to the new road, disruption should be reduced,” said mayor John Ruttan.

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Regional District to look at fireworks ban Concern over the unsafe use of fireworks has the Regional District of Nanaimo looking into a ban on the sale of them in its electoral district.

The board voted Tuesday to have staff consult with their lawyers to see if they have some authority over the sale of fireworks in parts of the RDN.

Fun emphasized with costuming ◆ From /1 The next year they improved on their costumes, creating paper mache ears, and headed to Vancouver as part of a pub crawl. “ E ve r y wh e r e we went, people wanted to get their picture taken with us,” Lovric said.

“It was like we were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.”

After Shrek and Fiona, they went as Fred and Wilma, from The Flintstones, and this year the Cowardly Lion and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Grabeldinger celebrated Halloween as an adult as far back as university.

“We used to go as Kiss,” he said. “I was the biggest guy, so I went as Gene Simmons.”

Lovric loves Halloween, too, collecting two large bins of costumes throughout the years, which she often used on her office co-workers.

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“I would just take my bins of costumes to work,” she said. “People would participate because they didn’t have a choice.”

The couple is a few hundred dollars into the costumes this year, but stress it doesn’t have to cost much at all to put an original costume together.

Grabeldinger’s Fred Flintstone outfit was a piece of orange fabric decorated with a black Sharpie. They check online classifieds, like Used Nanaimo, and haunt Value Village for bargains.

If they’re looking for something specific, they head to Pattie’s Party Palace, which will special order all kinds of items.

“Pattie knows us,” Grabeldinger said.

It’s not just at Halloween that the couple dons costumes – Grabeldinger is an enthusiastic member of the Rider Nation. He had his head painted to look like a Saskatchewan Roughriders helmet during Grey Cup in Edmonton, and other games he wore a bright green wig and a cape.

Heading to a game in Vancouver, Lovric, in her B.C. Lions jersey, attracted attention for painting Grabeldinger’s face green and white while onboard B.C. Ferries.

They did the same for the round-robin hockey game between Canada and the U.S. during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

“I got painted up for that, too,” Grabeldinger said. “It’s not just exclusive to Halloween but you have to be brave enough to go out there.”

Now with a baby grandchild, Grabeldinger and Lovric are sharing the fun with the next generation – and planning a costume with a red suit and a white beard.

L ov r i c a n d G r a beldinger plan to hit the Queen’s this weekend for the bar’s costume contest, which carries a top prize of $250.

“We’re too old to go to any other clubs in town,” Lovric said.

For more information on Halloween activities, please see the What’s On calendar. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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District mulls reversal of field trip cancellation and their parents showed up to the school board meeting Nanaimo students Wednesday evening, might get to go on during which trustees international and out- referred the matter to of-province field trips the superintendent for resolution. this year after all.

Trustee Jamie BrenThe district is reconsidering its decision nan, who made the to put all on hold due motion, said it is his expectation t o t e a ch e r that somejob action. thing will be The concern worked out was students so that stulosing any dents will be money they able to go on put down on these trips. the trips if He said the job action teachers escalates and could comteachers are mit to going unable to HUTCHINSON regardless accompany of job action students.

Parents with chil- or there may be an dren in Woodlands opportunity for parSecondary School’s ents to chaperone the tour band spoke out trip. “In the end, what earlier this month about the decision – I want is for these students are at risk of trips to go ahead,� losing about $10,000 in said Brennan. “Some deposits paid for a trip of these kids are in Grade 12, so this is the to Cuba in February.

A dele g ation of last chance for this Woodlands students kind of thing.�

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Superintendent Dave Hutchinson said the district needs to have staff connected to the trips and he will look into ways the trips can go ahead while protecting the district from liability issues should a full strike arise and a teacher is unable to supervise the trip.

Sherry Blake, a parent heading up the fundraising drive for the Woodlands Cuba trip, said parents are disappointed that the hold on international and out-of-province trips wasn’t removed at Wednesday’s meeting because the airline wants students to pay the next installment of money for the trip.

If the trip does not receive the go-ahead soon, possibly in the next few days, students will still lose the trip, she said. “We need something to happen quickly,� said Blake. “We’re on a deadline.�

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Mayor Colin Haime said it became clear after the public hearing held Monday that some residents weren’t aware of the rationale for council limiting the area of commercial use of a property and some felt there was a double standard when it came to commercial use compared to residential use.

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“It’s clarifying the purpose of the zoning bylaw,” said Haime.

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The bylaws won’t be considered further until after the reports are made public.

He added that council wants to give people a report that details the public consultation process over the past year including council, committee and public meetings and discussions with individual residents.

He said many residents haven’t had the benefit of that information when forming their opinion on the bylaws.

“Lantzville council is sensitive to the residents needs for accurate information in this respect,” said Haime.

The report examining commercial use verses residential use will examine the differences in terms of bylaws. He said zoning bylaws in themselves are discrimatory because they

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The last contract with B.C.’s 41,000 public school teachers expired in June. In addition to wage and benefit increases, the B.C. TeachBY TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS ers’ Federation wants restoration of class size and special needs support rules, after a court Two months into a work-to-rule campaign by ruling gave the government a year to consult B.C.’s public school teachers, the bargaining with teachers on appropriate levels.

Abbott also presented legislation Wednesagent for school districts is seeking an order day to dissolve the B.C. College of Teachers, forcing teachers to provide report cards.

Education Minister George Abbott declined reducing the BCTF’s power to protect and reinstate teachers facing discipline to comment on an application by the for misconduct.

B.C. Public School Employers’ AssoLast year former deputy minister ciation to cut teacher pay by up to 15 Don Avison reported on the function per cent if they don’t produce report of college discipline and found that cards and perform other duties. But the BCTF-dominated discipline comhe agrees that reporting on student mittee “appeared to minimize the progress should be an essential serseverity” of offences. BCTF presivice. dent Susan Lambert has disputed “Report cards and reporting genhis findings. erally are hugely important to us,” Avison highlighted two cases where Abbott said. “It is not acceptable to teachers had their certification me, nor to the Ministry of EducaABBOTT restored, one after being convicted tion, to have children and parents in of sexual assaults on students and British Columbia not understanding another after serving six years in prison for how they are progressing.”

The ministry has directed principals and trafficking cocaine.

The legislation creates a new B.C. Teachvice principals to send out report cards, but Abbott acknowledged that without teacher ers’ Council with a commissioner to oversee input, they may contain little more than an complaints. Discipline panels would no longer have a majority of BCTF appointees. attendance report.

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Three trial School Watch chapters are starting in Nanaimo.

The chapters are based on Block Watch, a crime prevention prog ram in which residents organize to watch and report on crimes and suspicious activities in their neighbourhoods.

Now the concept is being carried over to schools, which often form the social nucleus of a community or neighbourhood. “ We ’ r e l o o k i n g for people who have kids, grandkids, who know kids who go to the schools, people who walk their dogs in those areas or use school play fields,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman.

Police also hope to attract owners of businesses near schools, who can share information with school staff and police, to the program.

The school district and RCMP are hosting information sessions at John Barsby Community School Nov. 9, Pleasant Valley Elementary School Nov. 17 and at McGirr Elementary School Nov. 24. The sessions start at 7 p.m.

O’Brien said schools will send School Watch infor mation flyers home with students and school staff will knock on doors of homes and businesses to drum up interest in the program.

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Mixed message worth hearing When several hundred people took to Diana Krall Plaza two weeks ago for the Occupy Nanaimo movement, their malcontent might have been lost in the legion of messages their signs displayed.

Despite their apparent lack of solid cause for demonstration, the message is clear: People are unhappy as life becomes more difficult.

For years now, the gap between the rich and the poor has been widening in Canada – Statistics Canada has shown us the numbers. The middle class is being swallowed by layoffs, taxes and debt.

Though Stephen Harper assures Canadians things aren’t as bad here as in the U.S., try telling that to the masses who feel the pinch from every direction.

We have yet to hear politicians directly address the protesters and offer any sign of changes that might come down the pipe.

Policy-makers: Ignore at your own peril.

The Occupy movement’s mess of unhappiness indeed has a clear message.

People are tired of seeing the world’s richest one percent make strides as the other 99 per cent constantly cut back to get by.

We’ve seen what can happen when governments ignore a dissatisfied and frustrated populace. Look to the uprisings in Greece and the astounding Arab Spring movement. We do not suggest anything of a similar magnitude is imminent for Nanaimo – or Canada.

But with tents still pitched downtown, the Occupy demonstrators’ message is clearly not going away any time soon.

The signs in the crowds across Canada earlier this month read: “You can’t eat money”, “Eat the rich”, “Greed kills” and sarcastically, “Never question authority.

Everything will be OK.” Government and business need to find a way to level the playing field when it comes to people’s standard of living.

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Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

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Reality demands public participation In the movie The Matrix, the lead practice, paying their property taxes, hydro bills, and service fees character Neo (played by Keanu Reeves) is given a choice by a char- without a second thought to why or how much, and remaining comacter named Morpheus (Laurence pletely in the dark as to what deciFishburne) to take either a blue sions are made on their behalf. pill or a red pill.

As far as I can tell, no Nanaimo A blue pill will cause Neo to residents are being used for their “wake up in his bed and believe bioelectric energy (the anti-smart what he wants to believe,” escapmeter crowd might disagree), but ing the Matrix and leading a life of many people do wander blissful ignorance. through their schedules The red pill, howSATURDAY in blissful ignorance. ever, will allow Neo to But that trend seems BEAT stay in the Matrix and to be changing, both Morpheus “will show Toby Gorman here and around the him how deep the rabbit Reporter world. hole goes.”

With movements like In other words, Occupy Wall Street, embrace the sometimes massive and violent painful truth of reality. protests in the Middle In the Matrix, realEast, economic chaos ity is pretty harsh. in Greece and other Morpheus shows Neo a European countries detailed simulation of and, closer to home, Earth circa 1999, which groups like Concerned Citizens keeps the citizens, whose bodies are stored in massive power plants, of Nanaimo, it appears more and more people are swallowing the complacent in a mental prison, red pill and they don’t like the realwhile their body heat and bioelectric energy is converted into power ity they’re waking up to.

So why the rude awakening? for the use of machines.

Because all levels of government It’s a scary place, but at least it’s and the people they represent have truth and an authentic existence.

Historically in Nanaimo, the blue drifted apart and politicians are being elected into positions that pill has been a top seller with only force them to deal with problems a handful of residents choosing they are not equipped to handle. red, dutifully keeping abreast of It is evident in Europe with the the issues, voicing opinions for or against decisions, and knowing the absence of any solution to the economic crisis, it is evident in the consequences of those decisions.

U.S. with the government unable In the meantime, the blue pillto pull itself out of the debt crisis consuming masses have hapand it is evident in Nanaimo with pily been driving kids to soccer

citizens rising up against a process that will see low-barrier housing embedded into neighbourhoods.

People are angry, disillusioned and scared and they are lashing out, mostly toward politicians, who have been elected into office and expected to solve the problems they promised they would.

Voicing concern is not a bad thing. It’s a reaction to fear, sort of a self-preservation mechanism, a useful tool in today’s world.

What is a bad thing is the purposeful use of misinformation that dilutes the authenticity of any issue – a red pill laced with LSD if you like.

This misinformation spreads like wildfire through social media and is generally accepted as the truth, creating a groundswell of misguided people who think they’ve just consumed an authentic red pill.

It’s a threat to reality.

If you really want the true red pill experience, you have to dig deep into the rabbit hole yourself, join committees and be a part of the process.

Do your research, form your own opinions, vote and decide on the morals and issues you feel are right. You might not like what you find, but at least it’s real and you have an opportunity to make real change.

Because at the end of the day it comes down to living an authentic reality, no matter how tempting it might be to swallow the blue pill and pretend nothing is wrong. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

‘You have to dig deep into the rabbit hole yourself.’

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Composition of classes has changed To the Editor, Re: Class sizes changed little from decades ago, Letters, Oct. 25.

First of all, the number of school days is set in the School Act. Pro-D days were added to the school year, I believe, in the mid-1980s.

Yes, classes were large in the 1980s. My first class had 35 students. However, education has changed considerably.

In the past, a class of students was more homogenous and the teacher had to largely address a single group. Special needs children are now more readily integrated.

Today’s teacher may have two or three children with learning disabilities, a child with autism and one or two children with behavioural problems in their class. I

have read of accounts where half the class is composed of special needs.

While classes of the past and present may be of similar size, the makeup or composition of today’s class is radically different.

I agree that education in B.C. may be declining. This is not likely the result of field trips or the occasional class celebration.

Even the elite private schools have regular field trips to support their curriculum and the occasional festivity.

There are many reasons for the decline.

For example, school districts have slashed learning assistance and special education by 18 per cent since 2002. We’ve lost hundreds of jobs in this area.

Learning assistance, in particular, is almost nonexistent in many schools.

The special needs teacher has been overburdened with relentless paperwork and dwindling contact time with students. The classroom teacher has simply learned they can no longer help every child no matter how hard they work.

As a teacher, I commend the author/parent of the article for helping their children. Quite frankly, public schools need the help.

Paul Grey Nanaimo

Letter writer wrong on plan decision To the Editor, Re: School plan decision was unanimous choice, Letters, Oct. 25.

Barb Humpherville is absolutely wrong when she asserts that the decision to cancel the $87 million facilities plan in January 2009 was unanimous.

I cannot understand why, when she was so closely involved in this matter, she would write such a false statement.

In fact, trustees Ron Dale, Dot Neary and I voted against the cancellation.

Time has shown that, as I said then, the money has gone and there is no alternative plan.

I am certainly not going to be so foolish to advocate for the resurrection of the former plan.

It, as the parrot before, has gone to meet its maker; it is a dead plan.

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Propaganda’s effect worse than housing To the Editor, Thank-you to Nanaimo’s city council for waiting until accurate information is available about who will be running the low barrier housing unit and what type of supports will be put in place, prior to going public.

resident, I have been more concerned about the apparent attitudes of those who already live in my neighbourhood, than those who will be moving in.

It is shocking to me that while there is a movement going on across countries protesting that 99 per cent of the wealth is controlled by one per cent of the population, we have a group in my home community that is able to afford full-page newspaper ads and multiple flyer mail-outs in attempts to reject an opportunity for those who are struggling to access the basic shelter they need.

And if on some underlying note there is a concern of property values, consider who would want to live in such a hostile neighbourhood.

The negative impact of the fear propaganda being distributed is more likely to reduce potential home buyers than any type of housing unit.

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To the Editor, Re: Nanaimo’s new economic leader arrives, Oct. 25.

It was good to read your excellent article on the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation and the appointment of Susan Cudahy as CEO. Nanaimo has been supported by an injection of funding from the federal government to upgrade transportation and educational facilities and we see another boost of $200 million from Western Forest Products and a possible shipbuilding contract.

In recent times, the restart of the Harmac mill has been a great employer and good tax provider.

I believe that a better system of air transportation between Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton and Regina would open more doors of opportunity for this area. This would increase

Thank you also for following the principles of Plan Nanaimo, where a few years ago all citizens of Nanaimo had an opportunity to vote for their vision of Nanaimo’s development – whether to have one core city center with high density housing, or to have multiple smaller centers to more evenly distribute both traffic and services.

The majority decided to have multiple types of dwelling (which could include single family homes, apartments, townhouses, and low barrier housing) in all areas of Nanaimo.

I welcome the diversity that comes with all different types of residences and the opportunity to connect with others who have had different experiences in life.

The City of Nanaimo website shows plans of low-barrier housing units underway that appear well thought out in terms of meeting potential needs of their particular residents.

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Attitudes not the problem at all To the Editor, Re: Attitudes are main issue, Letters, Oct. 20.

The description of the Occupy Nanaimo participants as “personally irresponsible” with an “attitude of entitlement” completely missed the mark.

The protests are focused against Wall Street because its version of casino capitalism was the catalyst for the ongoing economic crisis still causing hardship around the world.

Large chunks of the enormous corporate profits, CEO bonuses and salaries, usually devoid of any measure of corporate responsibility were then funnelled into lobbying activity to kill regulation upholding the public interest.

Lobbyists have successfully

derailed regulation of Wall Street so we risk another financial crisis. Lobbyists have derailed health-care reform so that pharmaceuticals continue to enjoy outrageous profits at the expense of the sick.

Lobbyists infect our food system, which slides closer toward monopoly every year and which forbids GMO labelling, control of animal antibiotics and worker safety.

Corporate money lurks behind our media access, electricity generation, trade deals, the denial of global warming, the muzzling of science and the push toward privatization.

There was a period when ‘free enterprise’ seemed to benefit everyone, but that ended around 1980.

Since then, despite myths to the contrary, more and more

people in the ‘undeveloped world’ experience dire poverty as well as more and more people in so-called ‘rich countries’ like Canada find themselves, despite personal responsibility, becoming cogs in the machine, victims of the nexus between politics and big business.

It is hard to articulate the impetus behind the Occupy movement because the problems are not simple and are largely hidden if you don’t pay attention. The participants’ “attitude” indicates that they are aware of the problems and willing to take responsibility not only for themselves, but for all the others who should be joining them in common cause if not for their own sakes, then for the sakes of their children.

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Volunteer shortage pressures winter blanket campaign A society dedicated to providing winter blankets for people in need of warmth requires volunteers so it can continue its mandate.

The Nanaimo chapter of the Blankets for Canada Society was established by Karien Bahlmann in 2002 after she saw Michaels Arts and

Crafts store advertising for squares for a campaign they were running.

Since then, many volunteers have been recruited to knit or

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the District of Lantzville on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am & 8:00 pm, at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of the District of Lantzville on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am & 8:00 pm, at the District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville, BC. Qualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION - If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Lantzville for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

RESIDENT ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING is available to qualified electors in the following g circumstances only: y (a) If you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR (b) If you expect to be absent from the District of Lantzville on general voting day (November 19, 2011) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

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in 2002, the Nanaimo chapter’s output has grown steadily, reaching 435 in 2010 – the fifth year in a row of more than 400.

All the recipients are in Nanaimo including the Bridging Employment Program, Clearview Detox Centre, Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Harris House Health Clinic, Loaves and Fishes

Food Bank, Nanaimo Brain Injury Society, Nanaimo Women’s Centre and more.

But a change in volunteer circumstances has left the chapter unable to continue its work without some assistance in coordination and administration.

Vo l u n t e e r s a r e needed to pick up donated squares from

the Michaels store on Mary Ellen Drive, sort them into bags of 48 and coordinate with other volunteers who crochet or sew them into blankets.

Anyone interested in helping can call Charlene at 250-716-2177.

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Students awarded scholarships Dawn Creba and Lisa Sevenhuysen of Nanaimo are among 98 other B.C. students who received a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.

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V.I. Raiders quarterback Jordan Yantz, front, finds room to run after getting blocks from teammates Andrew Smith and Alec Pennell during the B.C. championship game last weekend at Caledonia Park. The Raiders are back at home today (Oct. 29) to host the Saskatoon Hilltops in the Jostens Cup national semifinal.

“Nothing they did there was fancy or confusing,” Blokker said. “They just do the same thing very well and if you try to take too big of bites, that’s how they kill you.”

The pass-happy Raiders like taking big bites of the football field, so they’ll have to be precise to make it work.

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The Hilltops’ defence is also dangerous. Saskatoon racked up four interceptions in the PFC final led by linebacker Ben Cressman who had three picks.

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The Vancouver Island Raiders and the Saskatoon Hilltops, the dominant forces in their respective conferences in the Canadian Junior Football League, meet today (Oct. 29) in Nanaimo.

Both teams are used to being ahead in football games and winning – so there’s a good chance one team is going to be out of its comfort zone today.

“This is going to be a game that’s going to be four quarters of football,” said Matthew “Snoop” Blokker, Raiders coach. “Don’t leave your seat for anything. I think this game is maybe going to be won in the last 10 seconds of it, who knows?”

Every single down will feature some of the best offensive playmakers in the country, but also the top tacklers, so every yard will be contested.

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And that’s what makes today’s game unique.

There is rarely a “who knows?” factor at Raiders games. Today, fans will really have to wait and see for themselves.

“It’ll be a fun game for us, for the Hilltops, probably, for the fans,” said Schaper. “It’s going to be something that I think Nanaimo hasn’t seen before out of football.”

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NDSS, Dover win crowns in cross-country Cross-country running teams from both Nanaimo District Secondary School and Dover Bay Secondary School pretty much did the impossible this week.

The two schools both won Island championships Wednesday in Victoria, with NDSS winning the girls’ championship and Dover winning the boys’ championship.

That’s just not something that happens at Victoria’s Beaver Lake Park, where the Oak Bay Bays have built a dynasty in the sport – Oak Bay’s girls’ and boys’ teams had both won the last nine Island championships.

B u t o n We d n e s d ay, Nanaimo teens were just too fast.

ND’s Miryam Bassett won the individual Island championship in a photo finish, as her time of 16 minutes, 22.28 seconds was just enough to edge Nanaimo Christian School’s Marita DeSchiffart, whose time was 16:22.79. NCS’s Erica DeSchif fart was right behind in third place in 16:27.30. Carly O’Sullivan of ND was eighth in 16:43.05 In the longer boys’ race, Joel DeSchiffart of Nanaimo Christian School finished third in 20:54.55, while Dover Bay’s Thomas and Peter Oxland were seventh and eighth, respectively, with times of 21:30.29 and 21:38.79. Dover’s Garrett Dunlop came ninth in 21:40.32 The NDSS and Dover teams plus all the Island’s top-20 finishers qualify to go to provincials in Kelowna Nov. 5.

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White Rapids finish fast-paced season Every spring and summer from May through August, members of the Nanaimo White Rapids swim club train and compete in the outdoor Kin Pool located in Bowen Park.

Although the emphasis is on personal improvement and enjoyment rather than winning, White Rapids swimmers consistently turn in excellent results at competitive meets held throughout the season. Some of the many successes from the past year were recalled recently when the club held its annual general meeting and a number of White Rapids swimmers were recognized for their accomplishments.

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Walker and Ellen As a highlight of the Taekema brought year, club president home a gold medal.

Russ Der points to the Special congratulafact that the White tions from the provinRapids club qualified cials go to Stephanie 48 swimmers to the Taekema. She raced 2011 B.C. Summer to gold in the 100m Swim Association breaststroke, setting a championships, held new provinin Richcial record mond.

THORPE with a time There, the REPORT of 1:13.64 Nanaimo Ian Thorpe and beating club came Columnist the previthrough ous record with an of 1:14.83 outstanding set back in showing 2004. and finAs for ished as one other indiof the top 10 viduals clubs in the recognized province. at the White Rapidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Leading the way in awards banquet and individual events was AGM, my thanks Ayden Jager, who won goes to club secretary gold in both 50-metre Diane McGonigle for and 100m freestyle. passing along details.

Breanna Kossey Among the winearned gold in 50m ners, novice swimbutterfly, Tayden De mer awards went to Pol claimed gold in Delaney Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole and 50m backstroke and Carter James and Chris Yates picked sportsmanship awards up gold in 100m to Renee Richardson, backstroke. In relay Andrew Macleod, events, the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Div. 6 freestyle team of Cath- Ellen Taekema and Zack Todd. erine Carriere Der, Recognized as most Hayley Price, Darby

improved swimmers on the season were Devinn Moore, Blake Nowicki, Mackenzie Kerr, Nick Tonella, Moira McGorman, Mackenzie Cooper, Kara Lindsey, Callum Gemma, Steven Moore, Darby Walker and Jacob Cooper.

Divisional Outstanding Swimmer awards went to Sara Marshall, Keiann Nowicki, Eric Labas, Connor McIntyre, Moira McGorman, Quinn Todd, Drayden Goodman, Nora Loyst, Riley Prout-Holm, Hayley Price and Owen Simpson.

Major club honours saw Ava Johnson receive the Outstanding Swimmer Award for junior girls and Tayden De Pol chosen for junior boys.

Breanna Kossey was named as the Outstanding Swimmer among senior girls, while Oustanding Swimmer for senior boys was Christopher Yates. The Marge Dudley Award, named in memory of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

first president, was presented to Moira Brown in recognition of her dedication, good sportsmanship and contributions to club activities.

Looking ahead to 2012, the Nanaimo White Rapids elected a new board of directors with Der returning as president. Club members are already excited about the fact that the White Rapids will be hosting the 2012 BCSSA championships next August at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre featuring approximately 1,000 athletes competing in speed swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. Assistance with sponsorship will be required and anyone interested should contact nanaimowhiterapids@gmail.com.

Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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Players said this week they were looking forward to playing four B.C. Hockey League games in five days, a stretch that started last night after press time.

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These events will provide farmers, food producers and consumers with the opportunity to give their input on how they see the future of agriculture and food production in the region and help identify the challenges, constraints and opportunities to strengthen local farming.

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November 2, 2011

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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November 3, 2011

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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H. Ross Alison Catt passed away peacefully, with his wife at his side, at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Born in Nanaimo, Ross left home at age 18 to serve in WWII. He returned to Nanaimo in 1993 after many years abroad and in Ottawa. He was predeceased by his parents, Sydney and Eliza; first wife, Dorothy; brothers, Herbert and Alan.

Ross will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Barbara; children: Libby (Jim), Russell (Sue), Bert (Linda), Marian (Harry); grandchildren: Joy, Robin, Corey, Anna, Laura, Greg, Maren, David, Michael, Sarah, Melanie; great grandson, Tal; stepchildren: Karen (Mike), Colin (Monique), Kelli (Tony), Cameron (Laurie); 10 step-grandchildren, and nieces, Lianne and Sharon; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ross served his country for over 50 years in many ways. He was a navigator in WWII, member of the RCMP, Military, and Federal Government.

He was passionate about his family, flying his airplane, Newcastle Island, jogging, crosswords, and candlelight dinners. Ross volunteered at the Military Museum and was active in all church activities. He was proud to support many charities.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 6234 Spartan Road, Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ross may be made to the charity of your choice.

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VICTORIA- RESIDENT Manager couple for 70+ unit building. Minor maintenance/upkeep & rental. Competitive wage, Benefits (health etc.)

Flexible start date. Locally based business. Fax 250-9205437.

EXPERIENCED SERVER and dishwasher required Part Time, evening shift 5-9 PM. Bring resume, in person, to Saigon Kitchen Restaurant, Unit 2, 5148 Metral Dr., Nanaimo. saigonkitchen@shaw.ca

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Apply in confidence to The Chronicle, File #100, P.O. Box 400, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3 or drop off at 341 First Ave., Ladysmith.

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Si vous étes intéressé(e)s et possédez les qualifications nécessaires, veuillez communiquer avec Annie Bédard, Directrice, au courriel suivant: annie_bedard@csf.bc.ca Tel: (250)714-0761 HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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Western Forest Products Inc is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment.

We are currently seeking fully experienced:

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CALL CIRCULATION @ 753-6837

Please forward resumes to: Operations Administrator, PO Box 220, Gold River, BC, V0P 1G0, Fax: 250-283-7222.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CLEANING SERVICES

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HANDYPERSONS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PLUMBING

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

DUTCH TOUCH Cleaning.

Construction, move-outs, residential. Bonded, reliable, ecofriendly products. Call Nel 250591-1619 or 250-802-2140.

BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME Detailing.

Cleaning vinyl siding by brush.

De-mossing roofs.

Gutter cleaning/repairs.

Windows.

Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting.

Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

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

FRIDGE, OLDER, good as 2 fridge, student, etc. 56â&#x20AC;?hx24â&#x20AC;?w $40. 250-758-1051.

CHEMAINUS MURAL Tour business. Includes all equipment and horses. Storage and horse boarding available to correct buyer. $35,000. Call (250)246-5055.

www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739

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CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989.

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

GARDENING QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming.

Free Estimates.

Licenced.

(250)616-4286, (250)751-1517 ROBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away, snow removal. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist...certiďŹ ed Arborist & Garden Designer

Ivan 250-758-0371

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or ofďŹ ce. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Technician. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discounts. 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

HANDYPERSONS MY HANDYMAN! Home, Marine, general repairs, carpentry. Fair, reliable, responsible.

Insured. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Cowichan to Nanaimo. Norm 250-714-6654

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

HAULING AND SALVAGE GARY FORTINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

DYNAMITE DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Messing Around!â&#x20AC;?

250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

KING SIZED sheets, good condition, (2 mauve & 1 beige), $10 each. Call 250729-0444.

LARGE OAK desk, measures 66â&#x20AC;?x36â&#x20AC;?, 6 drawers, disassembles, $99 obo. (250)390-6861

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COURTENAY - For sale or Lease 1.77 Acres - Prime Commercial Across from Costco. Serviced. 778.918.7566

VELVET COVERED maple wood trimmed love seat, feminine appeal, in great shape $99. Call 250-751-8788.

IRRIGATION DOCTOR Now Winterizing! (250)616-3451

FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $35.- $65/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

PETS

ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs.

Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca

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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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.

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

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.

PETS BOXER PUPPIES- Excellent temperament/pedigree.

Non registered, health tested parents available for viewing. 1250-336-8475. (Comox Valley) Serious enquiries only.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos.

All exterior RooďŹ ng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

FREE ITEMS

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount.

Free estimates. 250-741-0451 Vancouver Island Painting Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

FREE. WATER cooler, ďŹ&#x201A;oor model, working well. 250-7560800.

SINGLE PANE windows in aluminum frame, assorted sizes. Call (250)390-1833.

FRIENDLY FRANK COMPUTER DESK $15, pine kitchen table $25, ent. centre $15. Call (250)756-4745.

FRIDGE, apartment size. $88.

(250)753-1075

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GLASS DECKING, metal spacers and corners. Glass framed top and bottom. Call 250-741-9896.

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RENTALS

MOVING must sell $172,000.

Move-in ready 2 bedroom condo. Parking, storage, balcony, new appliances, washer,dryer,shelving.

250 754-2552 sandraketchum@gmail.com

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Saturday, October 29, 2011 RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

CENTRAL NANAIMO, Top floor Studio Apt for Nov 1.

Quiet, spotless, good bldg. $595 mo includes Heat/Hydro.

Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry.

NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

NANAIMO- TOTALLY reno’d 3 bdrms. Avail immed. Nice, clean, W/D. NS/NP. 1 yr lease req’d. (250)797-2411.

Call 250-758-1246.

TERMINAL PARK area, lrg, 1bdrm, level entry, ocean view, near all amenities. Heat & hot water incl. Adult friendly; Senior discount. N/S, N/P. $675/m (250)754-2484

OPEN HOUSE

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

NORTH NANAIMO: 1 bdrm ground level, modern new home with separate ent., private backyard, quiet beautiful location, incld’s heat, hydro, shared laundry, NS/NP. Cable extra. Ref’s req’d, avail. Dec. 1st, $750/mo. (250)667-1551.

N. QUALICUM, 2 bdrm, bright, open, covered porch, full bath, W/D, shared 5 acres, fire pit, trails, $800 mo, 250-240-7774 after 6 PM or 604-209-3264.

TOWNSITE- ADULT bldg, 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, clean & fresh. NS/NP. Available now. $750. 1/2 month free rent with lease. (250)758-4871

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES (DEPARTURE BAY) 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 1800sq ft, sxs, 5 appls. RV parking, pets ok. $1365. Nov 1. 1-250-598-6034 NANAIMO- COZY 3 bdrm rancher duplex, large kitchen, private yard & patio, W/D, close to school & bus N/S. $1000+ utils. (250)758-9745.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

S. NANAIMO: 2bdrm upper house, bus route, fenced yard, $850. Refs, (604)848-5719.

S. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm, 6 appls, gas F/P, skylight, priv back yard, hydro incld. $1100 mo. Pets neg. (250)751-5851.

OFFICE/RETAIL OLD CITY Quarter: Character, 300sqft, street frontage, court yard. $775. (250)754-5174.

ROOMS FOR RENT CENTRAL NANAIMO: furn. $450.

Chris 250-740-5332 contact_me@chrislesley.com N.NANAIMO. N/S. Lrg clean, reno’d, private. Fridge, micro, laundry. $400. (250)390-2212.

UVI, PRIVATE room & bath, priv ent, shared lndry & kitchen, hydro/heat incl’d, suitable for student or young working person, dam dep, ref’s, $425 mo. Call (250)754-8150.

NORTH NANAIMO Must see! Updated 2 bdrm Apt, new flooring.

Near Country Club Mall.

Avail now or Nov. 1.

Quiet bldg, intercom entry, on-site manager.

Free H/W, From $815.

HOMES FOR RENT HAMMOND BAY- 1 bdrm sxs duplex, private, clean, F/S, W/D, quiet area. NS,NP. Avail immed. $595. 250-758-4871.

NANAIMO RIVER Rd- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 acres, pets ?, shop. $1200+ utils. (250)667-1203.

GORGEOUS DOWNTOWN Condo. Character building.

2bdrm, 5 appliances, WIFI, N/P, N/S $900. 250-754-2207

$700 & up 1 Bdrm, Nov. 1st. Quiet, facing forest, HT & H/W incl’d.

Extra large balcony.

New lino, carpet, paint.

Free early move in.

Security cameras.

Small pet ok.

250-753-6656.

TRANSPORTATION

NANAIMO- Downtown character bright 1 bdrm, ocean view, W/D,fenced yrd/prking. ns/np. $760+utils. 250-753-9365.

DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Apt, balcony, secure prkg, quiet bldg, W/D, close to shopping and bus, NP/NS, no parties, refs, 1 yr lease, $850 + utils, avail Nov. 2. 250-756-0516

HOSPITAL AREA

RENTALS

NANAIMO- (near VIU) 3 bdrm upper w/1 bdrm lower suite.

F/P, 7 appls, security system, fenced yrd, deck, new bath & recent upgrades. $1575/whole house. 778-686-8526.

COUNTRY GARDENS, Central: 2bdrm, ground Lvl in 55+ complex. $825 inclds heat, covered prkg, in suite W/D. Close to bus & shopping. To view Graham 250-714-8297.

HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305.

RENTALS

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RV PADS NANOOSE BAY- private RV pad on acreage, laundry, storage. $500 inclusive.

Call (250)468-7029.

or call 753-8200

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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FURNISHED HOME in quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to VIU. Inclds Hydro, W/D. $500. (250)754-2734.

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT. 29 1-2:30PM 590 NORTHUMBERLAND - $409,900

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, unfurn’d room, shared kitchen & bath, lndry & utils incl’d with wi-fi, senior preferred, avail immed, $425, 250-753-4036.

SUITES, LOWER

SOUTH Nanaimo Bsmt Suite, Includes W/D, F/S, WiFi, cable. N/S, N/P, $700/m + part hydro Please call after 5 P.M. Avail. immediately 753-8284 TOWNSITE. 2-BDRM reno’d, W/D. $900. inclds utils. Priv. yard. Nov 1st. (250)616-8755.

SUITES, UPPER BRECHIN 3BDRM, close to shop/bus/ferries. Ocean views.

Lrg deck, family area. N/P. $995/mo. (250)753-6681 CEDAR AREA: 2bdrm, 1bath, 1000sq.ft. On bus route. $750/mo. (250)722-2783 CINNABAR 2-BDRM, private entry, hydro, W/D incld. N/S, no partiers. $950. Avail now.

250-741-1049, 250-667-0886.

HAREWOOD 2BDRM sep entry, near schools, shopping, bus. Great for students. $900 hydro incl. 250-753-6273 NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $750. incl. 250-753-9365 NORTH NANAIMO- 2 bdrm upper, lrg lot, deck, 5 appls, great location. $995 split hydro. N/S. Call (250)618-9370.

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 B/R TOWNHOUSE. Newly Reno’d. Close to shopping in nice area. Incl heat & h/w. 1/2 mth free rent. $975/M & $1145/M. (250) 619-9244.

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

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Look through our Career & Educational Opportunity pages and choose among the many professionals to help you get there.

250-751-1223

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

NORTH NANAIMO RANCHER - $389,900

1 BDRM + den, full bath, priv ent/patio + W/D, newer home, Diver Lake, N/S, N/P, quiet, $850 mo incls utils & internet.

Avail Nov. 1. 250-585-5270.

ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY

DEPARTURE BAY- lrg, bright, lower level walkout 1 bdrm, lrg kitchen, living room, bath, priv covered patio, fenced yrd, shared laundry, private entrance. Cable, utils, bus route.

N/S, small pet? Available Now $850. Call (250)751-8698.

Rates from $124* per couple per nigh ht

FULLY FURNISHED 2 bdrm, ground floor suite. $1000./mo + utils. Departure Bay area.

(250)729-7075.

NANAIMO (near VIU) 1 bdrm grnd level, priv. entr. $700.

(250)591-8339, (250)751-4791 N. NANAIMO. 1 bdrm bsmnt suite. Private level entry, near Woodgrove Mall. Cable/hydro incld. Lrg kitchen, living room & bdrm. Insuite W/D + storage.

NS/NP. Avail. immed. $850.

(250)390-2467.

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N.NANAIMO. 2-BDRM. Sep. entr., laundry. $900.+ 1/2 hydro. (250)585-8808, 9:30-5:30.

N. NANAIMO: Brand new 1bdrm bsmt suite, on bus route, sep ent & heat, no lndry.

NS/NP. $700/mo, utils & cable incl.

Avail immed.

Call (250)619-7097.

• 1750 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, situated next door to quiet family and pet park • Formal living room, dining room & separate family room • Many of upgrades • Great home ready for new owners • Minutes from shopping, schools & transit

Call Michele Blanchette for more information

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Newspapers are living textbooks, filled with information to broaden children’s minds and horizons. You can have a positive impact on the quality of your child’s education by encouraging your child to read the newspaper.

It’s an easy and powerful way to contribute to your child’s education. The time and support you invest today will be greatly rewarded in your child’s future.

WANTED TO RENT RUTHERFORD AREA or North. 1 bdrm Apt on the top floor, prefer a corner unit. 2 bdrm with 2 baths, W/D, dishwasher on top floor. Long term Call 250 754-8350.

NANAIMO- (close to VIU, Schools) 2 bdrm suite. NS/NP. $775 incls util (250)754-3769.

Classic updated home!!

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N. NANAIMO- furn’d lower suite, cable, laundry. NS/NP. Sep entrance. $750. Call 250390-9113 or 250-246-8115.

N. NANAIMO- (Norasea Rd) 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to shops, $750. utils incld. NS/NP. 250-713-0861. *Plus applicable taxes and resort fee. Based on availability.

Encourage Your Child To Read The Newspaper

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

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Nanaimo News Bulletin

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Experience the difference that Quality makes!

Building booming Numerous projects underway across Nanaimo as builders look to catch up to demand built up through recession

BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

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anaimo has seen a minor building boom in recent months with construction projects springing up across the city.

Projects range from commercial to residential and some new light industrial is expected shortly.

A short list includes the new Country Grocer store, part of the new Green Rock light industrial subdivision at the intersection of Bowen Road and Dufferin Crescent. The development, when construction goes into full swing over the coming year, will ultimately connect Boxwood Road with East Wellington Road.

The Palms Marina on Stewart Avenue is packing a 21-unit condominium complex into its property on Stewart Avenue.

A strata project on the corner of Nicol and Farquhar streets will add another 45 units of living space.

Wal-Mart at Woodgrove Centre is expanding its store as it adds a full service grocery section and other features.

Steve Marshall Ford and Laird Wheaton GM are undergoing extensive renovation and

CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN

Construction workers at the Palms Marina are framing a 21-unit waterfront condominium building on Stewart Avenue. The project is part of a minor boom in residential, commercial and institutional construction projects that started in 2011.

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The banks are freeing up the financing and the commercial sector (is) playing catchup.

construction at their sites.

A new Husky gas station and convenience store is well underway at the intersection of Terminal and Stewart avenues.

“We’ve got this new city hall annex

under construction, which is dear to our hearts,” said Andrew Tucker, city director of planning. “The other is on Wesley Street, which is the first of the supportive housing units on city-owned land.”

Extensive multi- and single-family residential projects are currently happening in the Rock City Road, Rutherford Road and Stevenson Point areas of Nanaimo and foundations are being set down for a new office and commercial space complex in the 5200 block of Metral Drive.

The sound of hammers swinging across the city is good news for construction workers, suppliers, and engineering and development firms as millions of dollars flow through

the local economy.

Tucker said there are plenty more development and construction permits for projects that were put on hold starting in 2008 when the world-wide economic recession hit and banks became wary of financing large commercial projects.

“At that point there was a shift where we continued to see residential development taking place, but there was a slowdown on the commercial side,” Tucker said. “The banks are now freeing up the financing and the commercial sector – it’s sort of pent up demand – that’s been put on hold for the last couple of years and they’re playing catchup at this point.” ◆ See ‘LARGER’ /25

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Power of choice on energy ultimately up to consumer know everything we’re doing in our home As smart meters begin to be installed in as a result of the new meters. This is fearNanaimo, increasing numbers of people are mongering. voicing opposition to them.

Even if B.C. Hydro wanted to know what Energy Solutions for Vancouver Island we were up to, the new meters will not reveal is focused on encouraging the responsible anything more than whether our power use of energy in socially and economically consumption is up or down. Such information ways. While we see a role for smart meters, greatly assists B.C. Hydro in we also acknowledge people’s managing the power grid, making concerns about two significant ENERGY our power supply more reliable. things – potential health impacts SOLUTIONS Could someone hack into the and privacy. meter signal? About as easily as Possible health effects: Yes, Ian Gartshore hacking into our online banking B.C.’s smart meters will add more and purchases, tapping into our electromagnetic energy to our phone lines (very easy), looking at already full spectrum. B.C.’s will our e-mail’s (relatively easy), and transmit less energy than most more. Even our current mechanical smart meters in the world as Itron’s meters can be tapped. meters cannot communicate with Most of the fear seems to be in-home appliances. arising from having smart meters How much energy? They will ‘foisted’ on us – as was in the case communicate a total of about 13 of the HST – without any real minutes a day, and easily satisfy the prior engagement from B.C. Hydro or the strictest codes in the world. government.

Compared to other similar sources of Yet, it has been public knowledge for two energy these meters are tiny, emitting years that these meters were going to be an average of 0.35 microwatts per square installed. centimetre (μw/cm2) at a distance of three When ESVI sponsored two public feet. educational events about these meters in This is less than most computer WIFI the last two years, we received only positive routers and portable phones at the same feedback from the 20-30 people who turned distance, a lot less (about 50 μw/cm2) than a microwave oven at three feet, and is a fraction out.

Are smart meters the ultimate answer? of a cellphone placed at one’s ear (between Nope, only a tiny bit of what we need to 1000 – 5000 μw/cm2). do to be smarter, more responsible users of Privacy: Some say that B.C. Hydro will energy.

ESVI has been educating the public for the last eight years on ways we can take charge of our energy use so as to avoid higher prices and a degraded environment.

Ultimately it is us, not B.C. Hydro, who have the power.

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Larger projects seeing action ◆ From /1 Vancouver-based Molnar Group is constructing a 121-unit rental complex at 775 Terminal Ave., which is seen as a major investment in Nanaimo’s rental housing market that has seen few significant additions other than small projects for 25 years.

“If you’re building four units at a time, the risk is reduced to those four units and you move on to your next module,” Tucker

said. “If you’re building an apartment building of 50, 80, 100 units, suddenly the risk is multiplied.”

Insight Developments’ Seawalk 82-suite, 24-storey condominium tower site on Front Street remains idle and is a good example of a project where a developer and a bank financing a project want to see a high percentage of units pre-sold before investing tens of millions of dol-

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Because similar risks apply to large commercial projects, much of Nanaimo’s current commercial construction has guaranteed occupancy upon completion.

“Most of the commercial stuff we’ve mentioned is existing tenants doing major renovations or expansions, with the exception of that Green Rock development,” Tucker said.

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Thank You!!!

The Canadian Home Builders Association – Central Vancouver Island would like to thank all the sponsors for their generous donations towards the success and completion of the Stonewater Showcase Home at Hawthorne. It is because of your generosity that we were able to accept a full price offer of $469,000 (an AMAZING deal for this beauty home) within 1 week of opening it up to the public.

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HUNDREDS of islander’s toured the participating builders’ houses and talked shop with the staff, suppliers and trades on-site that day. One member said in his “32 years of being a realtor, he has never seen an open house event as successful as this!”

Another member builder already has a client wanting to feature his soon-tobe built house in next year’s Parade!!!

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