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Dickinson dairy barn in jeopardy BY TOBY GORMAN I THE NEWS BULLETIN

It appears decrepit and on the verge of falling down in a stiff wind, but the old barn on city property is actually a key piece of agricultural history in Harewood, dating back more than a century.

One of the last and most important pieces of Harewood’s agricultural history could be removed as early as next year in favour of a more modern recreational facility. Last year, Nanaimo’s community heritage commission brought forward a request from the community to have the Dickinson Barn, at 752 Howard St., put on the city’s heritage register to recognize its agricultural role in an area known as The Five Acres in the early 1900s. During the process, the city’s parks, recreation and culture department advised the commission against the

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Chris Sholberg, Nanaimo heritage planner, is one of the heritage commission advocates for the Dickinson Barn, one of Harewood’s last standing links to its agricultural past. Built in 1910, the barn served as one of the region’s largest providers of dairy foods. Its future is uncertain as more modern demands for the surrounding land could result in its removal.

move, suggesting it had plans for the designated parkland the barn sits on in Harewood Centennial Park. Those plans could include a skateboard park or another recreational amenity determined by park users. Christine Meutzner, who sits on the heritage commission and is also manager at the Nanaimo Community Archives, said the Dickinson Barn dates back to 1910 when the first section was built, with another section added around 1920. In those days, it sat on a 10-hectare parcel within the Harewood Estates, a large piece of property purchased

in 1884 by Samuel Roberts of the Vancouver Island Coal Mining and Land Company. Roberts then subdivided the property into several parcels, most of them about two hectares, so miners could grow their own food and sustain themselves when mining was in a bust. The Dickinson property, named for the family that originally ran the farm at that site, was one of the largest dairy farms in the area and supplied most of Harewood with milk, cheese and butter, among other goods. The request to put the barn on the register sparked a review, which ultimately gave it a failing grade of 45 out

of 100 to determine its eligibility on a heritage register, due mostly to its derelict condition. Currently used as a storage facility for the parks department, part of the barn “is in terrible shape, there’s no doubt about it,” said Meutzner. But she adds that the building does have features of historical significance that serve as a reminder of a time long past, including a small rail track down the middle used to transport products from the barn, and unique detail in the eaves and fascia fashionable in that era. ◆ See ‘LIITLE LEFT’ /6

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MOUNTIES WARNING of risks involved with confronting criminals. BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Police are crediting bystanders with foiling a robber’s getaway. The incident unfolded Tuesday at Country Club Centre at about 4:30 p.m. Jerry Hong, owner of the Queen’s and Occidental hotels, was getting lunch at a restaurant in the mall when a worker from a Quizno’s sandwich restaurant nearby rushed in. “She was screaming for help, that they had just got robbed,” Hong said. “So I followed her out and she says, ‘Him, in the hat.’” Hong yelled at a man wearing a yellow hard hat to stop, but the man fled. “I chased him and confronted him in the parking lot and he threw his hat at me,” Hong said. Hong chased the man across 107th Street and tried to tackle him. “Tackles never seem to work out the way they do in the movies,” Hong said. “I kind of flew over him. He grabbed me and was on

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Police are crediting Jerry Hong, owner of The Queen’s and Occidental hotels, and two other men with preventing a robbery suspect from successfully fleeing a robbery at Country Club Centre Tuesday.

top of me and punching me in the face.” When the suspect got up the chase continued. The suspect jumped over a fence, knocking it down in the process, and ran into the yard of a nearby home. “By that time two other guys saw what I was doing and they joined

in,” Hong said. “The three of us cornered him around the back of the house he said, ‘OK, I give up.’ So he gave up and we waited for the police to come.” Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said when police arrived they seized a silverhandled knife from the suspect,

who did not get any cash from his robbery attempt. Richard Gordon Butland, 42, appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Wednesday to face one count of robbery, one count of assault and one count of mischief for breaking the fence. O’Brien said police applaud Hong’s actions, but recently police have noticed a tendency for people to put up a fight or at least confront robbers. “It’s an outstanding effort and there’s a bad guy in jail, off the streets,” O’Brien said. “However, we have to balance these actions with common sense. The majority of people can’t do that because they could be seriously injured. “The last thing we want is someone going hands-on with somebody for the sake of stopping a robbery. It’s not worth it.” Hong, 36, said his intent was to just stall the suspect, but the situation progressed farther than he anticipated. Hong sustained ripped jeans, a bleeding knee and cuts and bruises to his face. “It’s not too bad,” he said. “I think I’ve had worse bar fights than that.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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OPEN HOUSE planned for Saturday (Nov. 26) to celebrate new home. BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

The old Mount Benson school site is being used as a school again. Nanaimo school district is leasing a wing of the building to an independent school. Discover Montessori School, formerly known as Nanaimo Montessori School in its former location on Waddington Road, moved into the Mount Benson site at the beginning of the month. “It’s a great building and a fabulous property,” said Cynthia Dyer, vice-principal. The school has about 60 kids aged three to 12 and since the building was already a school, only minor changes were needed, such as a

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nity centre failed. When the school closed in 2008, the district was given an $8,000 provincial grant to hire a consultant to talk to community members and potential tenants of a community centre. The consultant identified 37 interested organizations and a range of services the community wanted to see in the building, from daycare to activities for seniors. But staff were unable to find a main tenant who would provide enough lease money to make the venture costneutral for the district. Instead, it was decided that a short-term tenant would be found so that if the district ever needed the building for educational purposes again, it would be available. Pete Sabo, the district’s director of planning and operations, said another tenant is being sought for the remaining two-thirds of the building. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Activists protest cutting within sensitive forest NANOOSE BAND given permit to log one-quarter of land.

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The sounds of chirping birds and croaking frogs have been replaced by chainsaws as a controversial logging project begins in the biodiverse Nanoose Bay Forest, also known as DL33. Beginning Nov. 9, the Nanoose First Nation was approved by the province to log one-quarter of the 64-hectare parcel of Crown land. The approval came despite protests from residents, the Regional District of Nanaimo and environmental groups like Wilderness Committee, because the lot is home to a rare coastal Douglas fir forest and wetland ecosystems called a Douglas fir biogeoclimatic zone. Annette Tanner, spokeswoman for the mid-Island chapter of Wilderness Committee, said the First Nation has the right to log the area through its successful application, but blames the provincial government for allowing it to be logged in the first place. “We’re hoping that the provin-

further damage is incurred to other trees or sensitive areas when big trees are cut down. “We have people there watching,” said Tanner. “Both to ensure the Crown land and nearby private land aren’t damaged any further than they are already being damaged.” Nanoose First Nation has applied for an injunction to keep the observers away. Brent Edwards, a Nanoose councillor who oversees the band’s forestry portfolio, said the tenure in question is secondgrowth forest, and the band has made every effort to consider the environmental impact and the safety of the protesters. “We were shut down the first and second day by protesters and we haven’t been able to get a full half-day in yet,” said Edwards. “The injunction is really for the safety of the people who are there in the forest during the logging process.” The injunction could be granted as soon as Friday (Nov. 25). Edwards added that the logging licence was not challenged in court and the band has met or exceeded all environmental regulations for the cut block, which will not be clear-cut.

cial government will reimburse the Nanoose First Nation monetarily for the cost they would have received from the property and start moving ahead very quickly to conserve whatever areas are still remaining, not only on Crown land but also on private land,” said Tanner. Six per cent of coastal Douglas fir forests are on Crown land and only 110 hectares have been protected along the eastern part of Vancouver Island. Of that land, a small percentage is oldgrowth, including DL33. Across B.C. the province controls about nine per cent of remaining coastal Douglas fir forests, about 23,500 hectares, and so far has protected 7,600 hectares. The ecosystem is not found anywhere else in Canada. The Nanoose land is home to cougars, bears, elk, at least 41 different species of birds, including the red-listed purple martin, and extensive wetlands. The Wilder ness Committee has worked to protect rare coastal Douglas fir forests since the mid-1990s, and worked for more than two years specifically to protect DL33, which sits in a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. It has sent observers daily to the logging sites to ensure no

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Logging going ahead due to ‘provincial mistake’ Coastal Douglas fir biogeoclimatic zones have been all but eliminated on the east coast of Vancouver Island because much of it was on private land, a result of the E&N Land Grant, a requirement for inclusion into confederation in the late 1800s. A small percentage remains on public land, which has increasing pressures on it, and is the only available option for logging for First Nations. As part of its stewardship strategy for the coastal Douglas fir forest ecosystem, the province identified 1,600 hectares of Crown-owned forest for potential protection.

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Little left representing farming history ◆ From /1 “Really, we have very little to represent Harewood’s agricultural history and it really was a lot of farms,” said Meutzner. “My feeling is, and I have some strong feelings on it, that we should try to preserve some of the heritage because it’s going to be gone and gone pretty quick.” There is only one item on Nanaimo’s heritage register signifying Harewood’s agricultural past, a barn in Chase River, and the only other possibility was a barn on Third Street that was sold recently with a property slated for development. “The oldest section

of the barn is the earliest known example of connecting back to the mine company and its decision to rent out five-acre lots in the area for the use of miners to raise their own food and for stability when they weren’t working in the mines,” said Chris Sholberg, heritage planner for Nanaimo. “There are still some five-acre parcels left over in that area, but over time they’re developing into new subdivisions so we’re losing the characteristic of the area and some people are mindful of that and there should be some elements of that saved.” Richard Harding, director of parks, rec-

reation and culture, said public consultation was sought for the portion of Harewood Centennial Park where the barn is. Early feedback has indicated the public wants improved access to that area of the park, and that facilities like a skate or bike park, community gardens or improved trails have all been suggested. “There are definitely different options ... that may include removal of the barn or may not include removal of the barn. We haven’t gone that far yet in the planning process,” said Harding. “There is no point in registering it as a heritage building as we’re heading toward a pub-

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A portion of the Dickinson barn, located at Harewood Centennial Park, is used as a storage facility for the city’s parks department. The barn was built in 1910 and had an addition about 10 years later.

seat to the wishes of bureaucracy and politics, and she is concerned that if the Dickinson Barn goes, so too will the last remnants of Harewood’s agricultural history. “This has happened in the past,” she said. “If parks and rec or another city department has plans for something, instead of us working collaboratively together, heritage usually gets trumped, that’s just the way it is. Another big sticking point is

lic process.” The findings of the public process will likely go to council in February or March, which will result in a draft that must be approved by the heritage commission and council before going back to the public for more consultation. “At this point, there is no formal approved plan for the removal of the barn,” said Harding. Historically, Meutzner says that relics of the past have often taken a back

that it would cost an awful lot of money to fix that barn up and I appreciate and understand that.” Harding confirmed the barn and immediate surrounding area looked “a little tired,” which was why the public consultation process began. At a heritage commission meeting 18 months ago, members debated strongly both for and against the historical value of the barn. It was eventually decided there would not be a push to add it to the heritage registry. “Some of the members of the commission still felt strongly that even if it failed the point evaluation, it should still be recommended to council to be put on the register,” said Sholberg. “What happened in all this discussion is we consulted with the city’s parks department, but they said to us, ‘in a couple of years’ time we want to develop this whole area and expand the park site’, so we ran into that, it

was sort of the final straw in the debate.” He added that the commission as a whole “felt comfortable with its final decision” not to place it on the heritage register. But there are still people who feel strongly that, as the last chance to recognize Harewood’s roots, the barn should be spared. “I mean, geez, if you knock everything down then there’s no past, there’s nothing. It will be like we sprang up like a mushroom on a wet day or something,” said Meutzner, adding that the conversation on the barn is timely as society moves back toward local food sustainability. “In 10 years it will just look like a suburb of Nanaimo, but it used to be its own community with its own government. It only became part of Nanaimo in 1975 and I don’t think people know just how distinctly different from the rest of Nanaimo it really was.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cash donations are used to purchase gifts for shortages in age groups, which usually is for teens. The Salvation Army operates similarly, by purchasing items for their Christmas programs. With a challenging economy, more families are facing difficult choices this Christmas, although Kalina notes that lots of families in Nanaimo make difficult choices every day. “There’s always more need than can be met,” he said. To donate to Pennies for Presents, please drop off coins at the News Bulletin’s office at 777 Poplar St., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Donations can also be made at InPrint downtown, John’s Bedroom Barn, Northridge Fitness, Canadian Tire, Sink or Swim Scuba, La-Z-Boy, Royal LePage at Brooks Landing and Coast Realty downtown. For more information, please e-mail arts@nanaimobulletin.com or visit www. facebook.com/penniesforpresents.

The rising cost of Medical Services Plan fees, and the burden it puts on seniors, has resulted in a call for their elimination. The Nanaimo mid-Island branch of the B.C. Government Retired Employees Association wants the elimination of MSP premiums due to the strain it puts on seniors on fixed incomes and pensions. Ultimately, the group would like to see fees eliminated for all B.C. residents. The Union of British Columbian Municipalities also called for the elimination of MSP premiums for seniors during its convention in September. Instead of charging the premiums, the association wants the costs to be recovered through income tax, creating a system where the more a person makes, the more they pay. B.C. is the only province that funds the health-care system through a premium model – Alberta eliminated its health premium in 2008 and Ontario has a health premium as part of income taxes. Lawrence Johnson, chairman of the Nanaimo branch of the BCGREA, said the fees are a significant burden on seniors across the province. He said MSP premiums are a regressive tax, and everyone above a certain income level is paying the same amount regardless of the differences of income. Premium assistance is available to lower-income residents based on the amount of money made and family composition. People earning $30,000 or less qualify for varying rates, and those earning up to $22,000 qualify for 100-per cent assistance. Johnson said the problem is when the rate is calculated for people earning more than $30,000. A person, or family of three or more, making more than $30,000 pays the full rate – the same as someone making $100,000 or more. The Ministry of Finance said B.C. has one of the lowest tax burdens in the country, and fully exempting seniors could be viewed as unfair to younger British Columbians. MSP premiums remained unchanged for seven years, but were increased six per cent in 2010 and 2011. The fees are scheduled to increase another six per cent in January 2012. MSP premiums represent about 11 per cent of the annual health-care budget. In 2010, the fees generated $1.8 billion for the health-care system.

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A storm front crossing the B.C. coast early Tuesday left some people in the dark and others stranded at ferry terminals. David Jones, Environment Canada meteorologist, said an intense lowpressure system crossed nor ther n Vancouver Island and Hecate Strait around midnight, bringing high winds and rain. “The winds were circulating from the front and really flew into a frenzy,” he said. Wind gusts reached 76 km/h at Entrance Island off Gabriola Island and more than 80 km/h on the waters off Parksville. Ted Olynyk, B.C. Hydro spokesman, said at the peak of the storm close to 3,000 homes in north Nanaimo, Lantzville and Gabriola Island were without power as falling trees downed lines. Hydro crews had the majority of the power back up by 4:30 a.m. Wind gusts reached up to 100 km/h at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, cancelling the 5:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. sailings from Tsawwassen and Duke Point. All vehicles and passengers delayed at Duke Point caught the 10:15 a.m. sailing. Jones said another wind and rain event is expected to hit the coast around 5 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 24). “It’s going to be further north than the last one so it might not be as windy,” he said. “Saturday is going to be more of a rain event than wind. We’re going to see heavy rain.”

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Kobe Gray, 8, and his sister Chloe, 5, make the most of playtime at the Boys and Girls Club on Fifth Street. The club is one of the gathering points for the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents campaign, which collects pennies to purchase Christmas presents for children of underprivileged families in Nanaimo.

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pening gifts on Christmas morning creates some of the most enduring childhood memories. Anticipation from those shiny packages, tearing open the wrapping and playing all day with a new toy are memories most adults carry with them. But what about the children who don’t have those memories? Or worse, who have memories of other children talking about their wonderful gifts while they sit quietly, hoping no one asks about the toys they never received. The goal of Pennies for Presents, the News Bulletin’s annual fundraising drive, is to make sure all children have a gift and a special memory waiting for them on Christmas morning.

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Pennies for Presents collects coins during the Christmas season and distributes the donations to three charities – the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, Salvation Army and Nanaimo Boys and Girls Club. Those three groups help fulfill the goal of Pennies for Presents – that no child be left empty-handed on Christmas morning. Staff at the Boys and Girls Club get to know the kids and their parents well and are able to use the money from the campaign to specifically target what each family may be missing. “We tend to tailor support of families around their needs,” said Ian Kalina, executive director. “It gives us more flexibility.” The toy drive collects donations from the community and provides toys, books and other gifts to children from newborn to 17 years of age.

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Election rules uphold system Ignorance of the law isn’t an acceptable defence in many situations, nor should it be when it comes to election laws. Those laws, particularly as they apply to third-party campaign organizers, are in place to protect the integrity of an election process and ensure democracy is carried out properly, and without inappropriate influence. Those laws are of utmost importance. GETTING It’s unclear whether INVOLVED the involvement of the comes with Concerned Citizens of responsibility Nanaimo in the recent civic to know and election campaign had any respect rules. impact on the vote results, or if the group’s failure to register as a campaign organizer (until notified it had to) is worth pursuing as a breach of the law. But this isn’t the first election questions have arisen about an individual or groups campaigning on behalf of another individual in Nanaimo. If nothing else, this situation should serve as a timely reminder to all concerned citizens that taking community involvement over one or more issues and stepping it up a level to politicking comes with a significant responsibility to not only know the rules of the game, but to follow them. Drivers who speed don’t get off with a warning just because they claim they didn’t know the speed limit and slow down once a police officer flashes the lights and sirens. Neither can we tolerate people or groups looking to drive change in our communities neglecting to follow the rules of democracy. Democracy – whether it’s municipal, provincial or federal – isn’t just about finding an issue and speaking out to sway the votes. Democracy also demands that people getting involved know and respect the system.

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Chilly climate for B.C.’s carbon plan carbon tax,” Garnet Etsell of the B.C.’s carbon emission trading B.C. Agriculture Council told the plan died last week at the age of committee’s Chilliwack hearing. four. No service was announced. “This has cost us, to date, with the The end came as the B.C. capital last increase, $45 million a year. hosted politicians from neighbourWith the increase that’s anticiing U.S. states and western provpated in 2012, that’ll be $65 million. inces for their annual economic Keep in mind that the agriculture conference. Washington, Oregon, industry last year had a cumulaMontana, Utah, Arizona and New tive net loss of $80 million.” Mexico followed through with B.C.’s biggest greenplans to withdraw from house gas emitters are the Western Climate B.C. petroleum and cement Initiative, leaving manufacturing indusVIEWS California, B.C., and tries. They pay the tax theoretically Manitoba, Tom Fletcher on fuel while significant Ontario and Quebec to Black Press process emissions are come up with a trading tax-exempt. But even system to put further that is stimulating costs on greenhouse gas demand for cement emissions. imported from outside Fossil fuel kingB.C. This not only hurts pins Alberta and domestic producers, Saskatchewan wanted it adds emissions via nothing to do with the trucking or rail. WCI from the beginThen there is B.C.’s “carbon ning, when it set a goal of 15-perneutral public sector,” where govcent fewer emissions by 2020. ernments are forced to buy carbon This leaves B.C. as the only offsets. The Pacific Carbon Trust jurisdiction in North America with a carbon tax, and an emission then funds emission-reduction projects for big emitters such as reduction target twice as ambitious – 33 per cent by 2020. Because gas plants in the northeast. So five years on, that’s the upshot of that tax, all B.C.’s border states of Gordon Campbell’s lofty goal to and provinces have an economic lead the world in climate action. advantage for emitting industries. We’re hurting our own agriculture And with natural gas development and manufacturing, and transferbooming and population growing, ring scarce funds from hospitals, B.C.’s emissions continue upward. senior care homes and schools to Industry representatives gave subsidize profitable energy corpothe legislature finance committee rations. And emissions are rising. the view from ground level. Take It’s no wonder the finance comfarming. mittee has recommended major “None of our competitors have a

changes to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. He should cap the carbon tax at the 2012 rate. He should “address the inequity for B.C. cement producers,” and also “consider immediate carbon tax exclusions for agriculture, including the greenhouse sector, and public institutions.” Falcon allowed last week that B.C.’s competitive position must be considered, now that U.S. President Barack Obama has reversed himself on the need for an emission trading system to level the North American playing field. Does this mean B.C.’s climate strategy is dead? No. Delegates from U.S. states and Alberta gathered in front of the legislature to kick the tires on B.C.’s newest weapon, natural gas-powered vehicles. Garbage trucks, school buses and milk truck fleets have switched from diesel to natural gas, and thanks to its abundance and low price, they’re saving 50 per cent on fuel bills. The trucks and buses eliminate particulate pollution and reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent compared to gasoline or diesel. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says natural gas is being considered for B.C. Ferries, the largest public-sector emissions source of all, which is exempt from the carbon neutrality rule. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Investment needed in energy projects, not smart meters To the Editor, For decades I have done research and volunteer work in the highest inhabitable regions of the world, the Peruvian Andes. With an NGO of volunteers which I founded in Cusco in 1992, we do health campaigns and cooperate with the indigenous people on environmentally sustainable projects – solar light, solar hot water, reforestation, health clinics, and many more. I am very concerned about the health of the people on this planet, especially the poorest and most vulnerable in developing countries. It’s all the more shocking to return to beautiful B.C. to find out how vulnerable one can be in a socalled developed country, which calls itself a democracy, where I must now fight for my own health and that of my family and other British Columbians. We live in a very polluted world to which B.C. Hydro/Corix adds smart meters that emit radio frequency microwave radiation and class 2-B carcinogens. They don’t seem to know about the dangerous cumulative effect of radiation, the silent killer, that affects all people, especially those who are sensitive (35 per cent of the population) and hyper-sensitive (three per cent) to electro-magnetic radiation. “The smart meter is here to stay”, is the answer people get from government and B.C. Hydro/Corix regardless of the problems it causes. Whenever this phrase comes to mind, I shudder, thinking about the poor people in this world who must live under a dictatorship. Not a benevolent dictatorship, but a malevolent one that imposes unhealthy and dangerous products on its people. To make the electro smog even thicker, our government plans to also install powerful routers for Wi-Fi in all

urban areas of B.C. How many people must get ill or die, how many children must become learning-disabled and hyper-sensitive before our ‘leaders’ realize what they have done to us and future generations? I know that not all politicians agree with the smart meter, a very bad idea, which only a drunk driver could embrace. Will smart meters be installed in kindergartens, schools and hospitals? Or will there be separate institutions for people who are radiation-sensitive, just as other disabled people get help? The longer we are exposed to radiation, the less radiation we will be able to tolerate. Recently, an honest B.C. Hydro employee said to me: “if you think you have a problem now, just wait until the whole grid is activated by the end of 2012, then you’ll have a real problem on your hands.” In California, smart meters are now being removed in some places because of serious health problems and many smart meter fires have also occurred. Will the B.C. Liberal government and corporate monopolists recognize their mistakes before it is too late? Our planet is on the verge of being destroyed by humanity’s irresponsible actions. Instead of using $1 billion on diseasecausing smart meters, will British Columbians show wisdom and vision by using this money to work on alternative energy projects which promote health on this planet, give work to our people and restore the dignity and respect due to all life? Inge Bolin Nanaimo

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Island rail future needs innovation To the Editor, Re: Budd cars bid adieu to Island, Nov. 8. I was most pleased to see that Via Rail had taken the Budd cars off the Island. We have all known for years that the Budds were not only obsolete and expensive to operate, but they were becoming almost impossible to maintain. Along with the Budds, we can also hope that we are rid of Via Rail, another obsolete and overly expensive cost to the Island Corridor Foundation. There is a lot of new technology out there, such as Japan Rail’s dual-purpose vehicle – a bus that drives on the road and the tracks. Or the British unit that is like an oversize tractor trailer that can tow multiple trailers of differing types. Now is the time for the Island Corridor Foundation to think beyond heavy freight, Budd cars and Via Rail.

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It’s time for ‘Occupiers’ to leave To the Editor, Re: Occupy participants show courage, conviction, Letters, Nov. 19. In defending the self-styled ‘Occupiers’, Holden Southward attempts to put lipstick on the proverbial pig. Occupation means, “To seize possession of and maintain control over by, or as if by conquest”. Yet denying public space to the citizens who have worked and paid for it is seen as ‘occupying’ the moral high ground. Contrary to Southward’s assertions, conviction is not camping out in public squares while using taxpayer provided toilets. Conviction is getting up each day and facing the daily task of doing a good job, raising your children with civic and moral values and paying your mortgage and taxes while making a positive contribution to your community, your city and your country. The ‘Occupiers’ are utopians who fail to recognize or understand human nature and they attract people who are prepared to use, abuse and manipulate them to serve their own needs. Anyone who has followed the ‘Occupiers’ on the Internet will be appalled by not only the violence, crime and disrespect exhibited in cities around the nation, but by the incoherence of their message. Occupy is largely divided into two camps. The affluent rebels with iPads, iPhones and other accoutrements of the privileged who rail against their own class and the drifters, grifters and fringe elements who infiltrate and prey on the opportunities provided by the naïve idealists. And manipulating both are the academics, the social activists and the union organizers who are

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The ‘D-word’ is most obscene to environmentalists A kerfuffle is raised every time a comedian, politician, or businessperson uses the F-word or the N-word. I understand that. But to me, the D-word is the most obscene. I’m referring to disposable. Let me explain. When I was a boy, we

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The owner of a hair salon in Nanaimo was arrested early Saturday after she allegedly fired several rounds from a rifle to thwart a break and enter. Police responded to a glass breakage alarm at the hair salon just after 3 a.m. and found the front door smashed, a woman inside, bullet casings on the floor and several bullet holes in the interior walls. It appeared a computer was stolen from the business. The woman, 54, identified as the salon owner, told police someone broke in and she had fired a rifle in selfdefence. The officers seized a .22-calibre rifle. RCMP forensics members determined none of the bullets fired passed through the building’s walls and that no one was likely injured during the incident. The woman was arrested for careless use of a firearm and taken to the Nanaimo RCMP detachment. She was released later that day on a promise to appear in Nanaimo provincial court Jan. 10.

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TTeen voter registration targeted BY TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS

With participation in elections declining at every level, B.C.’s new chief electoral officer wants to extend voter registration to 16-yearolds while they are in high school. Keith Archer released a report Monday suggesting the government consider that move, to get more young people registered and ready to vote when they turn 18. Currently the lowest level of participation is in the 18-to-25 age group, as well as the lowest number of registered voters. “Our sense is that by introducing a provisional voter register, we’ll be able to communicate with young voters earlier on, and probably to do so as part of their high school social studies curriculum,” Archer said. “And partnering with with social studies curriculum developers provides us with a real opportunity to enhance civics education within that group, and to address generally the importance of voting in a democracy.” Attor ney General Shirley Bond said Monday she supports the idea in principle, especially after Saturday’s municipal elections where, in many communities, fewer than one in three eligible

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voters cast ballots. “We simply have to look at the elections that took place on the weekend,” Bond told reporters. “We need to make sure we look

at how we get our participation numbers up, and what better place to start than young people?” Archer is also recommending that the government explore options for electronic voting, which is being studied by Ontario and the federal agency, Elections Canada. Municipal leaders endorsed the idea of online voting by a twoto-one margin at their annual convention in September. Archer said current B.C. election

law does not allow for anything other than paper-based voting at the provincial level. Bond said online voting was a commitment of Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and she intends to appoint an expert panel shortly to make recommendations. “We have to make sure that it’s safe and secure, and people have been worried about that,” Bond said.

Thursday, November 24, 2011 Nanaimo News Bulletin

School catchment changes proposed School district officials are seeking input from parents and other residents on six proposed changes to elementary school catchment boundaries. The changes are minor, would affect a small number of students – less than 50 students, the majority of whom are already attending the proposed new school – and are primarily housekeeping changes that reflect the closure of Mount Benson elementary school and the construction of the Nanaimo Parkway, as well as family choices.

Details are available online at www.sd68.bc.ca or parents can drop in to an open house on Monday (Nov. 28) from 6-8 p.m. at the district administration centre, 395 Wakesiah Ave., to obtain more detailed information and provide feedback. Feedback can also be submitted to communications@sd68.bc.ca. If approved, the changes would take effect next September and students cur rently enrolled would not be expected to change schools.

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Giving him the gears Ryan Thompson of Nanaimo, left, is presented with a new road bike and helmet by 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team member Chris Bush Tuesday. Thompson is the winner of the Trek Tour de Rock Vancouver Island Contest, sponsored by Trek Bicycle Store of Victoria and Black Press. Thompson received a new Trek Madone 4.5 carbon frame road bike – the identical model used on the tour – a helmet and cycling shoes. The package is valued at about $2,600.

Drinking-driving laws have impact B.C.’s first year with Canada’s toughest roadside penalties

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for impaired driving saw alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths reduced by 40 per cent. From Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011, the total number of alcoholrelated motor vehicle deaths across B.C. was 68. That’s a decrease of 40 per cent from the 113 such deaths on average in each of the previous five years. Between Sept. 20,

2010, when the new sanctions came into effect, and Sept. 30, 2011 police across B.C. report having served 2 3 , 3 6 6 i m m e d i at e roadside prohibitions to drinking drivers. Of these, 15,401 were to drivers who blew in the “fail” range (i.e., with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 per cent or over) or refused to provide a breath sample.

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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 13 - NOVEMBER 2011

Nanaimo News Bulletin

CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS - CITY OF NANAIMO - 250-758-5222 MESSAGE TO PROPERTY OWNERS RE: MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE/DRAINAGE SYSTEMS Before winter rainstorms arrive is the time for homeowners to check gutters, downspouts and perimeter drains around the house to ensure everything is working properly. 1. Clear your gutters and downspouts of all leaves and debris. Ensure that they remain clear through the winter. 2. Have your drain system cleaned and repaired if necessary. Remember, drain tiles will plug over time with mud, silt, or roots and in some cases, may even have failed due to age. 3. Ensure that any surface drains, such as those located at the bottom of driveways and stairwells are clear of mud and debris and remain clear through the winter.

DOG LICENCE

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! DOG LICENCE RENEWALS REQUIRED FOR 2012 Dog licence renewal notices for 2012 will be mailed to dog owners in mid December. The licence fee for 2012 will be $25.00 per dog. Dog owners who pay their 2012 licence fee on or before January 31, 2012 are entitled to receive a $5.00 discount. You may pay your dog licence renewal notice by mail, at your bank, at City Hall, at the Nanaimo Animal Shelter, 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road or at Oliver Woods Rec. Centre.. You can also pay your dog licence by Visa or MasterCard on the City website: www.nanaimo.ca. If you are a new dog owner or have recently moved to the City, new licences may be purchased at: City Hall, 455 Wallace Street 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

2012 RESIDENT PARKING PASSES 2012 RESIDENT EXEMPT PARKING PASSES Reminder for those residents who live in areas of the City where “Residents Only” parking restrictions apply: Your 2011 Resident Exempt Parking Pass expires on 2011-DEC-31

COUNCIL KEY DATE CALENDAR - 2011

2012 Resident Exempt Parking Passes are available at the Bylaw Enforcement Ofﬁce, located at 238 Franklyn Street, (250-755-4422). You will be required to provide proof of residence.

All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street.

This may be in the form of a driver’s licence, utility bill or other documentation conﬁrming your current address.

All City of Nanaimo Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held in the City Hall Board Room located on the 2nd Floor at 455 Wallace Street.

Also required is the vehicle information including the make, model, colour and licence p plate number of your vehicle.

SECURITY CHECK GRANTS Each year, Nanaimo City Council sets aside funding for the reimbursement of security check fees incurred by eligible community organizations. A maximum yearly grant of $300 is available to those community organizations that must have security checks carried out by the R.C.M.P. on employees and/or volunteers. The criteria set for awarding this grant to an organization include the following: • must be able to identify services provided to residents of Nanaimo;

The Nanaimo Animal Shelter 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday

• non-proﬁt organization;

Oliver Woods Rec. Centre 6000 Oliver Road 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

• sound ﬁnancial and administrative management;

City of Nanaimo Bylaw No. 4923 requires all dogs within City limits to be licenced. Failure to purchase a current dog licence could result in a ﬁne. All dogs must have a tag attached to their collar. This tag will assist animal control ofﬁcers in notifying your if your pet is lost, injured or impounded.

• receipts must be provided (to the $300 maximum grant allowed);

• demonstrated ﬁnancial need; • must conform to all City of Nanaimo bylaws and policies Applications for this grant are available on the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca If you require information about applying for reimbursement of the cost of security checks, please contact staff in the City’s Finance Department at 250-755-4415.

CITY HAPPENINGS

December 1 ..................... Public Hearing December 5 ................Inaugural Council Meeting - VICC December 12 ................... Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole December 19 ................ Council Meeting

MAYOR John Ruttan - Res: 250-390-4724

COUNCILLORS Bill Bestwick - Res: 250-753-7065 Ted Greves - Res. 250-729-0714 Bill Holdom - Res: 250-729-8983 Diana Johnstone - Res: 250-754-9996 Jim Kipp - Res: 250-753-5212 Fred Pattje - Res: 250-758-7575 Loyd Sherry - Res: 250-729-7323 Merv Unger - Res: 250-756-0399

Email Address: mayor&council@nanaimo.ca Phone: (250) 755-4400 Fax: (250) 754-8263 Mailing Address: 455 Wallace St., Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT:

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Residents encouraged to toss old stoves The Regional District of Nanaimo received $24,500 from the wood stove exchange program to encourage residents to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a highefficiency model or other cleanburning appliance. Earlier this year, the province

provided $200,000 to the B.C. Lung Association to continue and expand the successful wood stove exchange program into 2012. The funding enables participating communities to offer a $250 rebate toward a new stove, insert, pellet stove or gas stove/fireplace.

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Guards protest prison conditions BY TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS

B.C. needs 150 more provincial prison g u a rd s t o p ro t e c t against a rising number of assaults in crowded jails with many more mentally ill inmates, according to a report commissioned by their union. The B.C. Government Employees Union hired Simon Fraser University criminologist Neil Boyd to survey conditions in B.C. jails, where “double-bunking” since

2002 has doubled the guard to inmate ratio to 40 to one. At North Fraser Pretrial in Port Coquitlam, where prisoners await trial, the ratio is 60 inmates per guard. Boyd said so far this year there have been 29 reports of assaults on North Fraser guards, and there have also been sharp increases in assaults at other secure facilities around the province. According to the survey of 200 guards at B.C. facilities this

spring and summer, in the past year two thirds received a credible threat of harm from an inmate. Almost 40 per cent had been hit by feces, urine, vomit or spit, and more than one in four had been physically assaulted by an inmate. Boyd said the majority of prison violence is between inmates. But with more gang-affiliated inmates in B.C. and about one in four having a mental disorder, guards are increasingly in danger them-

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selves as they break up fights or respond to serious injuries, suicides and homicides. Dean Purdy, a union official and supervisor at Vancouver Island Correctional Centre, said there have been 83 assaults on guards since the facility was double-bunked in 2003. Boyd said the facilities need more staff to operate in a “direct supervision” model, where staff and inmates are exposed to each other in “living units” rather than inmates spending most time in locked cells. The survey found most corrections officers support the moder n “living units” design in secure prisons, which include Kamloops, Prince George, Vancouver Island, Fraser Regional, Surrey Pretrial and Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond said her ministry is close to announcing a new site for a 360-cell facility in the Okanagan, which it has been trying to build for several years. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

Light Up A Life When you come to the Old City Quarter and bring along a non-perishable gift item for the Haven Society, enter a draw for one of three gift baskets valued at more than $500. Drop off locations at these participating OCQ merchants: Teak Tree - 437 Fitzwilliam St Lobelia’s Lair - 8 321 Wesley St Sartorial Boutique - 310 Fitzwilliam St

I would also like to congratulate everyone who was elected to Council. I look forward to our next term together. Finally, thank you to everyone who supported my campaign and a nod to everyone who voted in this elecƟon.

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Donations of money or bottles and cans can also be made at the Nanaimo Bottle Depot account name Light Up a Life. Locations at: 1805 Freemont Rd. 4151 Mostar Rd

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Theatre offers adult acting classes

Workshop develops scripts Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre will offer a 10-week playwriting and screenwriting workshop, combining both “real life” and online sessions, beginning Jan. 3. Led by Western Edge Artistic Producer and internationally produced writer Frank Moher, the workshop is open to both beginners and more seasoned authors interested in developing a script for stage, screen, or television. “There are some basics that are common to all forms of scriptwriting,” says Moher. “We’ll look at those, and then the writers will get to work on whatever sort of script most interests them. “Some weeks we’ll get together as a group; the rest of the time we’ll do the work online. That should make it easier for people from all over the area to take part.” Bringing together a wide variety of writers and projects makes for a lively workshop, says Moher. “Everybody learns from everybody else. Of course, it’ll be my job to really focus in on what each is working on, and give feedback pitched to that writer’s particular level of experience.” The workshop will culminate in a public reading of excerpts from some of the scripts, performed by experienced stage and film actors. Moher has written for the CBC, NFB, and various independent producers, and has had plays produced internationally. He teaches in the Department of Creative Writing & Journalism at Vancouver Island University, where he recently completed a four-year stint as Department Chair. Limited to 15 writers, the workshop costs $250 for 10 weeks, with all proceeds going to Western Edge. To register, please visit http://westernedge.org/workshop. html or call 250-6680991.

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Schmooze Productions offers two acting courses this fall. Adults Acting Up is theatre stripped down to the basics for those with little or no stage experience. New and Improv’d is an eightnight improv course for beginner to intermediate-level performers,

designed to teach everything from basic warm-up to the full madness of a performance in front of a live and interactive audience. Classes run Tuesdays until May, 7-9:30 p.m., at Nanaimo Centre Stage. Cost $30 per course. Please visit www.schmoozeproductions.com.

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Thank-You! NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NANAIMO’S SANTA CLAUS PARADE 2011 Saturday, November 26 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Under provisions of City of Nanaimo Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 5000, no traffic or parking will be permitted along the parade route as well as on Victoria Road from Farquhar Street to Victoria Crescent. Detour signs and barricades will be erected at intersecting streets and will be strictly enforced by the RCMP. Traffic delays are to be expected. Temporary “No Parking” areas will be in effect beginning at 8:00 am to ensure the parade route is free of vehicles. Any vehicles left in the closure area will be towed to a vacant parking lot at no expense to the owner. Owners of towed vehicles must phone Mid Island Towing at 250-7581728 for location details.

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“Thank you to the citizens of Nanaimo for your continued support. I look forward to serving you on Nanaimo City Council.” ~ Ted Greves

Closures and restrictions will continue until 2:00 pm although as the parade moves forward, they will be lifted and regular trafﬁc ﬂow may resume. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to make this a safe and successful event!

For street closure locations and further details, please visit the City of Nanaimo website at www.nanaimo.ca

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THE TABLESAW SHOW first in the Apartment Series of site-specific theatre Nov. 24-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets by donation ($18 recommended). jer@ fringetastic.com. EMERGING VOICES play reading of Death By Volume by Robert Garfat at Coast Bastion Inn Thursday (Nov. 24) at 7:30 p.m.

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STORYTIME FOR ADULTS Thrilling Tales at Harbourfront library Sunday (Nov. 27) at 1 p.m. SHOW DEVILS play the Queen’s Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. Tickets $10/ advance; $12/door. Call 250-7546751. WORDSTORM poetry and prose reading, and open mike competition, at Diners Rendezvous Nov. 28. Doors 6:30 p.m. Call 250-468-7313. JOAN DONALDSONYARMEY discusses her book Whistler’s Murder at Harbourfront library Monday (Nov. 28) at 6:30 p.m. STUART MCLEAN and the Vinyl Cafe at the Port Theatre Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets $52; $32/students. Call 250-754-8550.

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LAUREN BUSH TRIO plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (Nov. 26). RADIO FLYER plays Harewood Arms Saturday (Nov. 26).

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MUSIC HEY OCEAN plays the Queen’s Thursday (Nov. 24). Doors. 9 p.m. Tickets $15/ advance from Lucid, Tranceformations, Harbour City Music and the Queen’s; $20/ door.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS with Entity and Fairweather Father at the Cambie Saturday (Nov. 26). MARTY HOWE jazz trio with special guest Joan Wallace at Front Street Grill Saturday (Nov. 26) at 8 p.m.

NANAIMO YOUTH CHOIR CD release party at the Port Theatre Thursday (Nov. 24), 4-5:30 p.m.

MARK CRISSINGER performs at the Wheatsheaf Saturday (Nov. 26), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

FLASHBACK FREDDY plays hits from ’50’s and ’60s at Acme Food Co. Friday (Nov. 25).

SACABUCHE early music ensemble plays St. Paul’s Anglican Church Sunday (Nov. 27) at 2 p.m. Call 250-7544611.

DAYGLO ABORTIONS with S.L.A.G.S. at the Cambie Friday (Nov. 25). Tickets $12/ advance; $15/door. DOUG AND THE SLUGS play the Port Theatre Friday (Nov. 25) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35. Call 250-7548550. HART AND SOUL play Front Street Grill Friday (Nov. 25) at 8 p.m. QUADRAPHONES play the Queen’s Friday and

IAN MOORE and Jason Buie play Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Nov. 27). Tickets $22/ advance; $25/door. Call 250-740-1133. LUX AETEMA concert by Island Consort Sunday (Nov. 27), 7:30 p.m., at Brechin United Church. Admission $15. Call 250-7298910. MATTHEW GOOD performs at the Port Theatre Monday (Nov. 28) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets

$45. Call 250-7548550. BIG BAND NIGHT at Malaspina Theatre Monday (Nov. 28) at 7:30 p.m. Admission $3; $2/students. CHOIR NIGHT with VIU College Singers, jazz choirs and Cantablie Chamber Choir at Malaspina Theatre Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission $3; $2/ students. CLASSICAL NIGHT with Cantabile Chamber Choir and VIU Wind Ensemble at Malaspina Theatre Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Admission $3; $2/ students.

ONGOING SUNDAY JAM at Patricia Hotel with Nightwatch from 3-7 p.m. All styles welcome. OPEN JAM at the Queen’s Monday, hosted by Kings Without. LADIES NIGHT at the Queen’s Tuesdays. JAZZ JAM at the Diners Rendezvous Tuesdays. OPEN MIKE JAM at the Cambie on Wednesday at 9 p.m. OPEN MIKE hosted by Sunny and Honey at South Parkway Plaza Saturday 6-8 p.m.

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ART EXPRESSION OF INTEREST #1264 LARGE SCALE TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART CALL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST #1265 SMALL SCALE TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART CALL The City of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Art Gallery are seeking both large and small scale temporary public art pieces to be installed in high proﬁle locations such as Maffeo Sutton and McGregor Park Plaza from May 2012 to April 2013. A non-mandatory information meeting will be held: Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011 Start Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street Nanaimo, B.C. Questions posed by Artist(s) or Artist Team(s) and answered at the information meeting may not be further documented or disseminated.

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MARK HOBSON awardwinning nature artist at Gallery 223 Nov. 19-26. Artist in attendance Saturday (Nov. 26), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WATERSCAPES MIGRATION by Gu Xiong at campus Nanaimo Art Gallery until Jan. 8. DAN OSTLER featured artist at downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery until Nov. 30. CARLA STEIN featured artist at Nanaimo Arts Council gallery throughout November. THE ARBUTUS paintings by Marilyn Risdale at Art 10 Gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre in November. PRESSED FLOWER ART at Art with Blooms Gallery, 2520 Myles Lake Rd., by appointment. Call 250-591-5190.

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Modern dance revisits popular ballet classics A contemporary dance company from B.C. aims to rock the ballet world. Move: The Company’s new program features a repertoire that includes a re-imagined version of The Red Nocturnal, a physically demanding tango ballet en pointe, and Les Oiseaux, a barefoot take on the traditional classical ballet narratives of Swan Lake and Firebird. The evening is completed by artistic director Josh Beamish’s new creation Atonement, which features a cast of 10 male and 11 female dancers. Atonement was first developed at New York City Ballet’s New York Choreographic Institute on the students of the School of American Ballet. The Bangkok International Festival for Dance and Music commissioned this program, in partnership with the Canadian Embassy, to celebrate 50 years of Canadian-Thai political relations. In Nanaimo, Move: The Company invited KYDC Dancers from Nanaimo, True Colours Youth Group from Courtenay, Helix

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Dance Theatre from Parksville and Fizzik’l from Victoria to open the performance, to connect emerging performers with professional artists of the province. Founded in 2005 by Beamish, Move: The Company is a contemporary dance company, based in Vancouver, committed to the creation and performance of original choreographic works by emerging and established artists, while also paying tribute to creations of the past. Move: The Company performs The Red Nocturnal at the Port Theatre Saturday (Nov. 26) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35; $30/students. Please call 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

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dents, faculty and staff. The launch of Poetree – Dec. 5, 4 p.m. in the Royal Arbutus Room, above the main cafeteria – is being held in conjunction with the end of the year creative writing students gathering.

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Youth choir celebrates album release with party The Nanaimo Youth Choir is celebrating the release of its latest CD, with a party and unveiling at the Port Theatre today (Nov. 24) at 4 p.m. “This album is a compilation of classical, folk, spirituals and selections from the Sound of Music,”

said Marian Smith, artistic director of Nanaimo Youth Choir. “Releasing the CD now is a great way to celebrate the pride that the kids feel following a very successful year.” Choir members, who range in age from 10 to 16, have caught the

attention of the wider music community by placing first in the B.C. Festival of the Arts, where the choir also received a special award for most outstanding performance, and placing second at the National Music Festival. The Nanaimo Youth Choir was

founded in 1992 by Smith, in affiliation with the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. The choir represented Nanaimo in many Chorfests at destinations across B.C. Smith invests her energy in endeavors that help connect community through song.

A series of staged play readings featuring Nanaimo actors returns to help playwrights further develop their work. Emerging Voices, produced by TheatreOne, provides a venue for emerging writers to have their plays workshopped by professional artists and read before an audience, receiving valuable feedback. The series begins tonight (Nov. 24) with Death by Volume, by Cobble Hill writer Robert Garfat, a mystery about an aging father and his relationship with his daughter. Garfat was the artistic director of Dark Horse Theatre in Vancouver as well as owner of Dark Horse Bookshop in Victoria. He recently completed his master’s degree in fine arts from the University of B.C. The series continues Jan. 10 with The Ginger Goodwin Story, by Victoria’s Michael Stephen, and Good-Housekeeping, by Nicole Nattrass, a second draft of a play first read in Emerging Voices in 2009. All readings take place at the Coast Bastion Inn at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more information, please visit www.theatreone.org.

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs player Evan Tironese, left, and Nanaimo Clippers opponent Trevor Fitzgerald vie for the puck in a B.C. Hockey League game earlier this month at Frank Crane Arena. The teams play Friday (Nov. 25) in Nanaimo.

played some time in the B.C. Hockey League.” Longtime fans have watched from the stands the evolution of the BCHL to its current status as arguably the world’s best junior A hockey league. “It’s provided good hockey in many cities across the province for the past 50 years,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clip-

pers coach. “Here in Nanaimo we’re on the cusp of our 40th anniversary next year so we’ve certainly been one of the long-standing flagship franchises in this league.” Grisdale said the calibre of play in the BCHL gets better every year. He said he was proud of how BCHL talent contributed at the recent

World Junior A Challenge, helping Canada West win gold. “The league really shone…” the commissioner said. “We’re recognized as the premier development league for not only NCAA [but also] Canadian universities. The pro scouts flock to our arenas. We’re really in a good spot.” ◆ See ‘CLIPS’ /B2

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NDSS playing for first-ever championship The Nanaimo District Islanders have already made school history this fall. And now that they’ve come this far, they may as well create some championship history, too. The NDSS Tier 2 varsity football team will play for a provincial title this Friday (Nov. 25) in Burnaby against the Howe Sound Sounders. “We’re so excited,” said Hudson Trepanier, Isles centre. “It’s time to get a banner up at the school.” Friday’s Bob Ackles Cup will be the first-ever championship game for ND football, and the Isles, usually underdogs, find themselves as the favourites to win it all. “It feels really good to be on top for once,” said Wyatt Bilton, defensive back. In past years, when people have asked him how the game went, he’s often had to tell them that it wasn’t the best outcome. “But this year, it’s like, ‘Wow, you won again, you won again.’ We’re really doing good. It’s going great.” T h e I s l a n d e r s we n t undefeated through the regular season, earning a first-round playoff bye, then won their semifinal game last week in the snow against Timberline. The Isles are playing well, said running back Jacob Cheng, but their game isn’t perfect yet. “So that’s definitely what our goal is for the game on Friday, is to get to perfection, which is a big step to get to,” he said. ◆ See ‘ISLES’ /B3

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shown so far this season,â&#x20AC;? said Bill McWhinnie, VIU coach, in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shayna has been one of the main reasons we have gotten off to a great start.â&#x20AC;? There were plenty of other contributors on the weekend, too, as Jocelyn Jones added 24 points on Friday and Brittany Knievel scored 24 on Saturday. Jenna Carver had 19 points and 11 rebounds on Saturday.

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Clips hope for big crowd â&#x2014;&#x2020; From /B1 The BCHL commissioner said the games t h i s we e ke n d a re meaningful ones. With the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new playoff format limiting the number of post-season qualifiers, the commish, teams and fans are all paying closer attention to the standings than they usually would at this time of year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can certainly see it in the Coastal Conference, how the teams all line up, from top to bottom, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of wiggle roomâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? John Grisdale said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every game means a lot.â&#x20AC;? T h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s c e r t a i n l y true of this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games between the Clippers and Bulldogs. The Island rivals played a home-andh o m e s e r i e s e a rlier this month that included some of the most exciting hockey of the season so far. Mike Vandekamp said fans can anticipate more of the same this Friday (Nov. 25) and Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would expect that with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the line in the standings, that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see good hockey this weekend from both teams,â&#x20AC;? he said. Trevor Fitzgerald,

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Isles want no regrets after final ◆ From /B1 Maybe the Islanders don’t even need a perfect game on Friday. They already defeated the Sounders once this season, 21-12 at Nanaimo District Secondary School field less than a month ago. That victory is a boost of confidence, said Wyatt Bilton. “It is, but we can’t go into it too confident…” he said. “We’ve got to come into it as if we’re 0-0 right now.” He said on defence, positional play will be important against the Sounders’ offence. “Our linebackers need to be strong and we need our DBs to be really smart and not get too carried away with biting and pursuing,” Bilton said. Jacob Cheng said on offence, ND needs to be the more physical team and take care to protect the football. Hudson Trepanier said the Islanders need to pound on the Sounders. “We’ve just got to put them in the dirt, get them dirty, cold and wet and take it home from there,” he said.

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The Barsby Bulldogs would love another double helping at this year’s Subway Bowl. The AA varsity ’Dawgs and their junior varsity brothers are playing this week in the provincial semifinals to try to earn berths in the B.C. High School Football cham-

pionship games Dec. 3 in Vancouver. The JV ’Dawgs play Robert Bateman today (Nov. 24) in Burnaby and the AA varsity ’Dawgs face Vernon tomorrow in Vancouver. Both Barsby teams reached the Subway Bowl in 2010.

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NDSS Islanders varsity football players move the blocking sled at practice Monday at Nanaimo District Secondary School field. The team plays for a provincial championship on Friday (Nov. 25) in Burnaby.

The Islanders aren’t necessarily used to the conditions, either, as they’ve never been playing football this late into autumn. The atmosphere, said Cheng, feels a bit different in a championship week. “I’m pretty nervous myself,” said the Grade 12 veteran. “It is going to be my last high school football game so I’m just looking forward to going and leaving everything out there on the table and leave the game with no regrets.”

Players recognize their place in ND’s football history, and they want to cement it. “I believe we really deserve the championship,” Bilton said. “We came all this way.” GAME ON … The Islanders and Sounders kick off the Bob Ackles Cup on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Burnaby Lakes field complex … The game had at one point been slated to be played in Nanaimo, but the opposing team complained and got its way. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Unstoppable force meets immovable object as Redmen play Titans BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

All season long, the White Rock Titans have won games thanks in part to a potent offence. But they haven’t faced a defence like this one. The Nanaimo Redmen face the Titans on Saturday (Nov. 26)

across the Strait of Georgia in the Vancouver Mainland Football League semifinals. It’s a matchup pitting the best offence in the league against the best defence in the league. “On defence, position always will win over speed,” said Sean Roden, coach of the Redmen. “So we have to be disciplined, follow

“Our defence gives us a chance to win any game against any opponent; I really believe that,” Roden said. The other side of the ball might be just as interesting, as the Titans have an underrated defence and the Redmen have had their share of struggles offensively this year.

our game plan and not get drawn out of it.” He admits the Titans have the best collection of skill players he’s ever seen on an offence. But if his tacklers take good angles to the ball and play fundamentally sound football, the coach thinks they can neutralize the opposition.

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Nov. 14-19 Monday mixed - Bob Venne, 655 triple. Tuesday 55-plus - Sheila Solmie, 254 single, 632 triple. Tuesday mixed - Brandon Cowie, 732 triple. Wednesday classic - Jennie Friskie, 750 triple; Darren Chadwick, 345 single, 853 triple. Thursday 55-plus - Vern Hagstrom, 710 triple. Thursday Pleasant Valley - Bill Ritchie, 358 single; Todd Spracklin, 819 triple. Friday 55-plus - Bruce Norris, 315 single, 710 triple. Saturday youth - Maranda Eby, 157 single; Brandon Seabloom, 266 single, 652 triple; Morgan Theedom, 301 single, 768 triple. Special Olympics - Yves Moskaluke, 259 single, 470 double; Christine Kroeger, 361 double.

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Holiday helpers Brent & Woofy and friends are performing a Christmas concert Dec. 10 at Fairview Community School gymnasium to help feed Nanaimo’s hungry. The show starts at 1 p.m. and features traditional Christmas music, ventriloquism and lots of laughs. Admission is a nonperishable food item for Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Running club hosts open house The Bastion Running Club is literally hosting an open house in the great, wide open. The club’s open house takes place 9 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 26) at Westwood Lake Park. Formed in 1981 in Nanaimo to promote healthy living, the club is dedicated to the sport of running both recreational and competitive. The club collaborates with a variety of community organizations and also leads a number of creative

events for its members including a Saturday morning run and social breakfast, Tuesday night mystery runs and the New Year’s Day run and dip at Westwood Lake. Bastion also hosts the Cedar 12 K run as part of the Island Race Series. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to Saturday’s open house to learn more about the club. For more information, please go to www.bastionrunning.ca.

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The program is intended to accomplish these objectives by providing a tax exemption to eligible properties. This tax exemption will provide tax certainty to the property owner and reduce the municipal property tax burden on eligible hotel and motel properties for a period of up to ten years. In order to be eligible for tax exemption under this bylaw, the project must be for a hotel or motel property where the new construction value, or the demolition and reconstruction value, as determined based on the building permit(s) issued, must be two million dollars ($2,000,000) or greater. Renovations to existing buildings will not be eligible under this bylaw. Each project must be approved by Council prior to the beginning of construction. The amount of an annual tax exemption will be equal to that part of the municipal portion of property taxes imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter calculated by deducting the baseline assessment (BC Assessment’s last published land and improvements assessed value immediately before the commencement of the project) from the current assessed value and applying the difference to the current municipal tax rate. It will not include an exemption from any local service tax or business improvement area tax. The maximum term of a revitalization tax exemption will be ten years.

ANNIVERSARY It’s the British Columbia Hockey League’s golden anniversary this season and The Nanaimo Clippers are getting in on the festivities with Celebration Weekend Nov. 25 & 26, 2011. Each BCHL team has offers and promotions planned for their home game. Team-signed jerseys, sticks and other memorabilia will be auctioned or rafﬂed off to raise money for KidSport.

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In effect, the revitalization tax exemption will cap the municipal portion of the levy at the preconstruction (or pre-demolition) amount for ten years, except for changes in tax rates. In the unlikely event that the new assessment drops below the baseline assessment, there will be no revitalization tax exemption. A revitalization tax exemption may be cancelled by Council if any of the conditions fail to be met. If this occurs, the owner will be required to pay the proportional amount of the municipal taxes for the remainder of the year.

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Daybreak Rotarians Michael Melenchuk and Anna Owens huddle up to prepare for the club’s seventh annual Grey Cup party Sunday (Nov. 27).

Rotary cheers on Lions, helps support students The Daybreak Rotary Club of Nanaimo is ramping up Grey Cup fever all in support of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School Foundation. The club is hosting its seventh annual Grey Cup party Sunday (Nov. 27) and is inviting the public to watch the B.C. Lions in the big game on a high-defiintion, big-screen TV. The party starts at

2:30 p.m. in Lantzville’s Costin Hall. For $30, participants get appetizers, a steak dinner, and chances to win some door and halftime prizes. T he event also includes casino tables. Proceeds enable the foundation to assist low-income students to participate in sports. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Jim at 250-619-3773.

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at 1805 Freemont Rd. or 4151 Mostar Rd. under the Light Up a Life account. As part of the campaign, there will be a special concert Dec. 22 by Allison Crowe. Other Christmas events in the Old City Quarter include the Old City Quarter/downtown art walk Dec. 3-4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Seniors Day Dec. 11 from noon to 4 p.m., and Crowe’s Tidings concert Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church on Wesley Street. For more information, please go to www.oldcityquarter.com.

Yo u n g s t u d e n t s across Western Canada now have access to Zoe and Molly online safety kits designed to teach them what to do if they come across inappropriate material on the Internet. The kits also teach children the importance of not sharing personal information online. For more information, please go to www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca.

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ART WALK, PRIZES and concerts part of annual celebration.

The merchants of the Old City Quarter are ready to make the holidays just a little bit brighter for those who are struggling. The organization’s annual Light Up a Life campaign, which collects food, clothes and toys for Haven Society, runs until Dec. 22. Visitors to the Old City Quarter who bring a non-

perishable gift item can enter a draw for one of three gift baskets each valued at more than $500. Winners of the gift baskets will be announced Dec. 19. Drop off locations for Light Up a Life donations are at Teak Tree, 437 Fitzwilliam St., Lobelia’s Lair at 8-321 Wesley St. and Sartorial Boutique at 310 Fitzwilliam St. Ballots for the draw are located at various merchants in the Old City Quarter. Donations of cash or bottles and cans can also be made at the Nanaimo Bottle Depot

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Saturday ◆ SOUTH WELLINGTON and Area Community Association hosts its fifth annual Christmas craft sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cranberry Hall, 1555 Morden Rd. Table rentals available. 250-754-2820. ◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a five- or 10-km Nanaimo walk. Registration at 9:45 a.m. in the food court (near the Perfect Cup) in Country Club mall and the walk starts at 10 a.m. 250-756-9796. ◆ OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS launch in downtown Nanaimo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa arrives at float plane terminal at 10 a.m., Santa’s workshop opens at 11 a.m. and parade follows at 1 p.m. ◆ PACIFIC SALMON Foundation annual charity dinner, dance and auction. Begins at Beban Park Social Centre at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, $60 each, at Gone Fishin’, Wholesale Outdoor Outfitters, and DFO offices. Net proceeds go toward local

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salmon restoration projects. ◆ USED BOOK sale, hosted by the Friends of the Library, at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, 90 Commercial St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. upstairs in the library. All kinds of books available. To volunteer or donate books, call 250-7536154. ◆ TRAVELLING SQUARES hosts its Western Night Dance and pot luck dinner with caller Gary Dodds and cuer Pat Zeeman at Wellington Hall. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by workshop at 7:30 and dancing at 8. Visiting square dancers always welcome. 250390-3776 for details.

Sunday ◆ STORYTIME FOR Adults. Sit back and relax as stories are read by a professional actor. 1-2 p.m. at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Free event.

◆ NANAIMO UKELELE Circle meets at Serious Coffee, 4750 Hammond Bay Rd., from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No charge, friendly players. Visit http:// www.jazzalele.com.

Monday ◆ CANADIAN FEDERATION of University Women hosts it smonthly meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd. 250756-9508 for details. Topic is legal rights of women.

Tuesday ◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free Resume Foundations workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.

Ongoing ◆ VANISLE FIDDLERS is a weekly gathering that welcomes fiddlers and all acoustic musicians.

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Auto coverage Jeneece Edroff, 17, of Victoria, second from right, accepts a $25,000 cheque from Bruce Williams, of CTV Vancouver Island, left, and Mike Harris, Tom Harris and Tony Harris of the Harris Auto Group. The money goes toward construction costs of Jeneece Place, a home-away-fromhome for Island families with children being treated for cancer and other illnesses in Victoria. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Salvation Army needs drivers The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-758-7121 or go online to www. volunteernanaimo.ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd. ◆ Salvation Army – Friendly, outgoing volunteer drivers are needed for approximately one hour to deliver Christmas dinner (in their own vehicle) on Christmas Eve to seniors who live alone. A criminal record check is required. Please call Kim Maandag at 250754-2621, ext. 224. Nanaimo Education and Career Fair – Volunteers are needed at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact Joanne Walsh by e-mail at joanne@ educationcareerfairs. com or call 1-604-6305962. Nanaimo Museum – A Christmas tour guide is required for one morning or afternoon shift per week until Dec. 16. Volunteers must have the ability to effectively and confidently interact with students. Enthusiasm and strong communication skills are an asset. A criminal record check is required for the position. Program training and orientation, and background information is provided. A gallery host and reception/ gift shop attendant are also needed.

Anyone interested in a position can call Aimee Greenaway at 250-753-1821 or e-mail program@nanaimo. ca. Volunteer Nanaimo – Would you like to be a Christmas angel and bring joy to a family in need this holiday season? If you would like to ‘adopt’ a family (small or large), please contact Volunteer Nanaimo at 250-758-7121 or

VOLUNTEERS e-mail vn.admin@ shaw.ca. You will be matched with a nonprofit agency that can connect you with a needy family. Global Village – Store volunteers are needed at 4 Commercial St. until the end of December. Orientation and training will be provided. Please contact Kris Stratton

at 250-591-1135 or e-mail gvnanaimo@ gmail.com. Nanaimo Travellers Lodge – Volunteers with basic painting skills, including sanding, are required to paint 10 TV-dinner trays at the lodge on Nelson Street. Up to 10 hours of service is required at the convenience of the volunteer. A criminal record check is required. Please call 250-760-2639.

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Mid-Island Fish and Reptiles recently opened its doors in a new central location. It’s deﬁnitely a destination store tucked at the end of Wilgress Road, (off Northﬁeld Rd.) says owner, Denise McKibben, who operates the store with the help of her 3 teenagers. The store has a friendly family atmosphere to it, a place where customers often become friends.

Many people find out about the store from referrals and word of mouth. The store is customer service focused striving for an enjoyable experience without being rushed while browsing the wide array of creatures. Pets are welcome. The staff are happy to field all questions and inquiries re fish and reptiles and will search their suppliers for any special requests for animals not currently in stock. Wherever possible they source out pets from local captive bred breeders as opposed to wild caught. There’s a great selection of healthy tropical fish plus a wall of friendly reptiles and a separate room full of snakes and arachnids Family run business with Josh, purposely divided so those who don’t’ wish to Denise & Stephanie see those exotic creatures don’t have to. The store offers a full line of frozen foods for fish, frozen mice for snakes, crickets for reptiles and all the required equipment and habitats to keep these little pets and creatures happy and well. The move included new lighting, gravel and filter system modifications, leaving a surplus of equipment which will be for sale November 26th at their First Annual White Tent Event!

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River stewards explore side channel The public is invited to explore the Millstone River side channel in Bowen Park with the Harbour City River Stewards Saturday (Nov. 26). The group is hosting a 90-minute nature tour of the channel at 10 a.m., meeting at the park’s duck pond, walking to the falls and up

the side channel in search of spawning coho salmon. The 800-metre side-channel was completed in 2007, allowing migrating fish to avoid a series of waterfalls in the park. For more information, please e-mail thirkill@telus.net or call 250-729-4928.

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Road show results Rebecca Niamath, of Nanaimo North Town Centre, second from left, presents staff of Nanaimo Community Hospice Society with a cheque for $3,000. The money was raised during the inaugural Mid-Island Antique Fair and Road Show earlier this month. Hospice provides support to individuals and families facing end-of-life issues in the community.

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Descendants of Nanaimo’s settlers, who sailed from England aboard the Princess Royal and arrived in Nanaimo harbour Nov. 27, 1854 after a voyage of almost six months, will gather outside the Bastion Sunday (Nov. 27) to recall their ancestors’ long voyage. The Bastion’s bell will ring at 11 a.m. and a roll call of the passengers’ descendants will be taken. Bill Gard, chairman of the Nanaimo Heritage Commission, is this year’s speaker, and Rev. Jim Manly will offer a blessing. The public is invited to attend the short ceremony.

Winning chef serves dinner One lucky Canadian could win the ultimate dinner party prepared in their own home by Chef Dale MacKay. MacKay is the winner of Top Chef Canada. Urban Barn and MacKay are teaming up to give one foodie an opportunity to enjoy a culinary feast. For more information or to enter the contest please visit www.facebook.com/urbanbarn. Contest dealine is Sunday (Nov. 27).

Contests show holiday spirit A sure sign of the holidays is the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spirit of Christmas commercial and residential decorating contests. Harbour City businessess can decorate an entire office, or focus simply on a window display. Deadline for entries is Dec. 9 and judging takes place Dec. 13. Meanwhile, for those with a knack for decorating the outside of their home, the residential light up provides an opportunity for a little fun and recognition. Deadline for entries is Dec. 16 and judging takes place Dec. 19. Entries for both events can be made by fax to 250-756-1584 or by calling Marilyn at 250716-6110. For category information, please go to www. nanaimochamber.bc.ca.

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German centre provides fare at fair The German Cultural Centre kitchen will be open and serving food only for its 10th annual Christmas Fair Dec. 1-2. Incorrect information was pub-

lished in the Thursday, Oct. 17 News Bulletin. The News Bulletin regrets the error and any inconvenience it might have caused.

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Non-practising BC College of Teachers teaching certificate? Retired teacher? Please read this notice and visit www.bcct.ca immediately With the passage of the Teachers’ Act and the transition of the BC College of Teachers to the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education, there are some changes that may require you to take urgent action. All persons who hold a non-practising or non-practising [retired] certificate must upgrade to a practising certificate by January 6, 2012 in order to retain a teaching certificate. Non-practising certificate holders who have not paid the $120 practising fee or $60 top-up fee to the College by January 6, 2012 will lose their certificates under legislation upon the College’s transition to the new Teacher Regulation Branch in early January. After January 6, former BC College of Teachers members who held these certificates would be required to reapply for new certificates under the requirements in place at the time of application. Members who hold non-practising certificates but are currently in receipt of LTD benefits are exempt from this change.

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University class visits Poland BY MARILYN ASSAF

Vancouver Island University’s study abroad program offers an exciting opportunity to students or community members interested in Polish culture. A new interdisciplinary trip to Wrocław, Poland will be led by English and art history professors in May. “The field school will provide students or community participants with a wonderful opportunity to learn t h ro u g h h a n d s - o n study how literature, art, history and politics shape identity,” said English professor Terri Doughty. “It’s also a chance for participants to experience European life and culture in one of central Europe’s most interesting border zones.” Doughty and Justin McGrail, an art history professor, host two information sessions for potential participants at the Nanaimo campus on Tuesday (Nov. 29) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Bldg. 325, Rm. 211, and Wednesday (Nov. 30)

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Vancouver Island Univeristy is expanding its study abroad program with a new field school to Wrocław, Poland. Information sessions about the trip will be held at VIU’s Nanaimo campus Nov. 29 and 30.

from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Bldg. 325, Rm. 204. The field school can be taken for course credit or audited. The primary focus of the trip is the study of cultural contact zones: what happens when borders shift, when cultures collide. Doughty said Wrocław presents an excellent case study. Over centuries, it and

surrounding territory have been subject to various rule: Bohemian, Habsburg, Prussian/German and Polish. Its history in the 20th century was particularly turbulent, its population decimated and transformed by war and forced migrations. As well as day trips to Auschwitz and Krakow, the field school

includes guided tours of Wrocław and of secondary sites, the City Museum of Wrocław, Ethnographic Museum, National Museum, Ostrów Tumski, art galleries, Racławice Panorama, Hala Ludowa, and the Jewish cemetary. For more information about the trip, please visit www.viu. ca.

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Within a few short blocks you’ll ﬁnd convenient clusters of one-of-a-kind businesses guaranteed to put a smile on your face this holiday season - and a smile on the face of everyone on your shopping list. Fashions, home decor, food, giftware, electronics, music, books, art, and more - we have it all. Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant Thrifty Foods Centre in Parksville‚ 250-954-3886 • leftyspv@leftys.tf • www.leftys.tv

15th Anniversary (Dec 13/1996) all through December. Spend $15 or more in December and receive a card for a 15% discount in January. 8am-8pm Sun-Thurs‚ 8am-9pm Fri & Sat.

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RoxyWallHanger Gallery and Gift Store #3, 155 Morison Avenue • 250-586-5565 www.RoxyWallHanger.com Featuring Original Photography, Local Artisans, Jewellery & Island inspired gift items. Dec 6‚ Surprise specials! Gift with Purchase! Enter Christmas Draws! Dec 1-24, purchase a 8, 10, or 12mm Men’s Sterling Silver Chain & receive FREE Historic Sailing Ship Model! Offer Expires Dec 24, 2011.

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“Create a warm and festive mood” Holiday Gift Sets by Rocky Mountain Soap Eco-Friendly Soy Candles Fabulous Cosmetic Bags Stocking Stuffers? Oh yeah... For more info and specials facebook/vintagebath

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Men’s Wear. Women’s Wear. Clothes to Live in‚ Clothes to work in. With This Ad: Free Men’s Short Sleeve Tee Shirt with purchase over $50.00 Dec 3 Moonlight Magic Open till 9pm Starting Dec 12: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-8pm Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun: 11:00am-4pm

Oceanside Stylist and Barber Shoppe 147 Morison Avenue • 250-248-5753 Welcomes you to come in for a chance to win our big Christmas basket! Drop by on Dec. 3rd for 50% off select retail.

Open 9-5 Mon-Sat Shades of Green 117 Craig St., Parksville • 250-248-2501 www.shadesofgreenmindbodyhome.com

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Earth Friendly Products & Clothing. Natural Fibre, Canadian Made, Fair Trade Clothing & Accessories for the WHOLE family. Home & body products, plastic free alternatives & MORE! Holiday Special receive a $10 gift card with purchase over $50 plus enter to win a $100 Gift Certiﬁcate

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Located at 125 McCarter with the entrance of Middleton. Ph: 250-586-5886 F: 250-586-0440 AikenAssociatesCGA@shaw.ca We are a small accounting ﬁrm where people are important. We offer small business support, book keeping and accounting services as well as T1, T2 and T3 preparation and tax planning. Tax season isn’t far away. Now is the best time to start your tax planning with a free one hour consultation.

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A full service denture clinic offering standard & premium dentures, partials and implant retained dentures; relines, rebases and repairs. Insurance plans welcome. New to Accura Denture Clinic: VelScope Mucosal Examination System. Free with an exam-help identify irritated tissue that can be caused by infections and Cancer.

During the month of December we are giving a 50 Airmiles bonus for vacation packages or cruise bookings (minimum $1000 per person before taxes) and an Airmiles Contest of 500 airmiles for one lucky client who books anything or registers for our email marketing list.

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Our customers love casual but classy styles of Spanner, Softworks, French Dressing and Parkhurst‚ and our fabulous jewellery and accessories.

Every weekend is the Christmas Red Dot Sale.

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December Weekend Special Selected pocketbooks‚ ﬁll a bag for $15 The elves have been busy getting ready for your browsing adventure! MON-SAT 9am-5pm

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THIS CLOSE TO UNITING NURSES We’re just a few signatures away from a majority of LPNs choosing BCNU as their professional union in every BC health region. Let’s make that decision clear everywhere. If you haven’t signed your BCNU membership yet, there’s still time. Visit BCNULPN.org today and request a membership application. We must receive your signed application by November 29. Casual, part-time and full-time LPNs are all welcome. Thank you for sharing our vision. Together we can unite the nursing profession and improve patient care.

Riley Richters from Nanaimo. The council was blown away by the talent, passion, determination and courage of local innovators who are pushing boundaries with their ideas. They are taking risks and cultivating innovation – forging ahead when times are difficult, all in the pursuit of achieving their dreams. We are excited to be the catalyst that ignites this innovation. As a region, there are few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of the science and technology community. The awards allow us to do that in a public way, celebrating the achievements of the nominees and inspiring a new set of innovators. We live in a region that has ideas that will revitalize the regional economy. MISTIC is committed to creating a technology community that values the contribution that innovation has on our regional economy. We strive to inspire the next group of idea makers and support them on their journey. Innovation is everywhere and we look forward to next year’s awards as an opportunity to acknowledge businesses and individuals in Nanaimo. Paris Gaudet executive director MISTIC

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Linda Chase, left, Joyce Wagstaff, and Vivien MacDonald of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Club, present Sue Ryan of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $500. The money, raised through Ladies Night golfing events held throughout the summer season, goes to the palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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MANY THANKS to the gentleman who found my wallet on Rock City Road and turned it in to the RCMP. You have restored my faith in humanity and proved there are still good people. A BOUQUET OF STREETLIGHTS to the city’s public works department. We had a malfunctioning streetlight across the street from our house and the city had it fixed less than two hours after we called. You can’t get better service than that. A JAZZY THANK YOU to the Cavallotti Lodge and its executive for your continued support of the Wellington Secondary band’s spaghetti fundraising dinner. We wouldn’t be able to do all the things we do without your generosity. Molte Grazie. HUGE BASKETS OF ROSES to Heather Palmer and her Trigger Point Therapy skills for resolving my neck and shoulder issues so competently. The bonus with Heather is her compassion, kindness and generosity. She is also the most amazing custom knitter. A BIG GARDEN OF FLOWERS to Dave Enders for sharing his computer expertise with me as I learn new skills. Dave is a kind and supportive man who deserves all the kudos he gets. A BOUQUET OF KINDNESS to Mary, who donated two backpacks full of items to our office to be distributed to homeless individuals. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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A BASKET FULL OF AUTUMN LEAVES to Sarah in the nuclear medicine department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. She came in on her day off to conclude my treatment. She was courteous and professional and deserves a raise. LUSCIOUS LOCKS OF HAIR to Randy of RD Salon for the wonderful haircuts I always get. I never need to rush back to my house and “re-do” my hair, I always get the perfect cut. His prices are always fair.

A BOUQUET to Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. I’m spreading the word – I have never felt such peace and joy as when I listened to their beautiful music recently. How fortunate to have them. First time for me, and not the last.

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A WARM, FUZZY BOUQUET to Volunteer Nanaimo and the Nanaimo News Bulletin for their help finding volunteers to keep our chapter of Blankets for Canada operating. Also thanks to the ladies who volunteered and to all the faithful knitters and crocheters, without whom we could not continue to supply blankets to people in our city in need of warmth.

You helped me change my life with humour and care and I love you all. A BIG THANK YOU to Brad and staff at McKay’s Home Theatre for helping the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 acquire a 70-inch big screen TV.

A HUGE BOUQUET OF CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES AND GREEN APPLES to all of my wonderful co-workers. We help people every day to change their lives through better sight, but rarely experience their perspective.

A BIG BOUQUET OF ROSES to the person who found my wallet and returned it to the Real Canadian Superstore. J.D. MANY BEEFS to impatient drivers and pedestrians who don’t take responsibility for their own safety or the safety of others – drivers who don’t take that extra minute and proceed with caution and pedestrians who assume that people can see them and walk out onto the road without looking both ways. Wait your turn, share the road and please look both ways several times when crossing the street. Just because you can see the driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you.

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

A BEEF to my upstairs neighbour. He knocks on my door and runs off, throws stones on my patio (once hitting my window), often cranks his sound system up, and last Christmas, he destroyed my door ornament. I expect that sort of childish behaviour out of a teenager, but he’s supposedly an adult.

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MANY BEEFS to people who believe dogs should be on leash in city parks. In my experience, dogs get more aggressive when on leash. Also BEEFS to those who believe dogs are suffering when left in a car. If windows are open and there is proper ventilation, the majority of dogs are content to stay in the car as they know they are close to their people. It causes more anxiety in many cases for a dog to be left at home. A DIRTY BEEF to those who keep referring to addicts as the most vulnerable in our society. The truly vulnerable in our society – the poor elderly and the innocent children – count on us to protect them. According to the government description of low-barrier housing, addicts are allowed to continue with their street activities while living in these taxpayer-funded residences with no obligation to go through treatment. A BARKY BEEF to all of the irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners who cannot control their dogs’ behaviour, yet insist on letting them run freely off leash. They then rush up to my dogs’ faces in a highly inappropriate manner. This whole scenario creates unnecessary and avoidable conflict between people as well as dogs. Learn how to control your dogs’ actions or leash up.

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A SHAME-ON-YOU BEEF. There was a time when even criminals would not cross certain lines and lower themselves to such acts as: stealing the poppy fund donations, impersonating a breast cancer survivor and sitting at a storefront and taking donations, or stealing a Cops for Cancer donation box off the front desk at a police station. A BEEF. Dear Mr. Boat Harbour Road Bear: I would really appreciate the return of my trash can and lid. I don’t mind you keeping the contents, but I would like the container back. I know it makes a handy receptacle for your winter snacks, but it’s part of a matched set. I would like it returned, no questions asked. A HUGE GASSY BEEF to the gas stations that gouge Nanaimo drivers. Why is gas $122.9 in Duncan and $123.9 in Chemainus and yet in Nanaimo we pay $129.9? There should be an investigation into this matter. A HIGH-SPEED BEEF to the motorists who choose to ignore the 60 km/h speed zone entering Nanoose Bay. This isn’t a suggestion. It’s the law. A LUMP OF COAL to the two men who drove by our house, honking and waving their middle fingers. This is very unprofessional. Your behaviour is childish. Your company wouldn’t be very proud. A BEEF to good things gone bad. Granola and cereal bars are supposed to be healthy, but some can be guilty pleasures as well. I tried one and found it to be delicious. Then I read the ingredients and in addition to oats, nuts and seeds, there was sugar, corn syrup, lactose, mono this and hydra that, and at least half a dozen other ingredients I couldn’t pronounce and had never heard of. A NASTY BEEF to the person who has been throwing their used bags of cat litter on the sides of the highway in the north end of Nanaimo. This has been happening for at least two years. Ever hear of a garbage?

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DEATHS

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Mother

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She is survived by her loving children, 2 daughters: Vicki Long of Nanaimo, BC and Randy MacLeod of Kelowna, BC; 3 sons: Michael (Heather) Terris of Kelowna, Patrick (Gretna) Terris of Calgary, AB and Robert (Cheryl) Terris of Nanaimo, BC. Also survived by 13 wonderful grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, along with her sisters, Dorothy Baylis of Port Coquitlam, BC and Mary Mauro of Scottsdale, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held in Nanaimo, BC on Saturday, November 26th at 1:00 p.m. at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Junction,â&#x20AC;? 2304 Jingle Pot Road. Another service will follow in the New Year in Kelowna, BC.

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TRAVEL

Irene (Rene) Terris Mom was born in Daulphin, Manitoba on November 7th, 1922 and passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna November 11th, 2011 at the age of 89 years.

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HELP WANTED

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We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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Are you an RN interested in changing the way that you help people? Consider sharing your experience with the next generation of Nurses! Sprott-Shaw Community College is the largest trainer of Practical Nurses in Canada. Right now our Nanaimo campus is looking for a casual Instructor to help with our Long Term and/or Acute Care clinical experiences. We offer a competitive package & supportive team environment. Please send cover letter and resume to: brucew@sprott-shaw.com or fax attn: Director 250 754-9610

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DUNCAN/COWICHAN Hooktender wanted. Machine experience an asset. Wage and benefits as per USW Collective agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or starlake@shaw.ca SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca.

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HEALING ARTS

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HEALING TOUCH clinic, last Tues each month. Next clinic Nov 29, 1hr session, suggested donation $30. To book your spot, 250-758-1455.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

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

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or ofﬁce. Mobile Certiﬁed Technician. Senior’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

EAVESTROUGH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Since 1990 Gutter cleaning system. Interior/Exterior frames & windows. for Results call us ﬁrst for Estimates

UNDER $100

FRIENDLY FRANK

CABLE CHAINS, never used still in box, Serial 205765R15. $60. (250)751-1249.

THOMAS DOUBLE keyboard organ. A-1 cond. Keys light up $40. 250-754-4987

UNDER $400

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

KENMORE STACKABLE W/D, heavy duty, white, 5yrs old, like new, $350. 250-7515257.

TOSHIBA TV, 27,” perfect working order. $30. (250)7417424

ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL MANNER of Home Repairs, New Construction, Reno’s, Framing, Sheds, Decks, Fencing. Great rates & Refs. Call Derrick (250)816-8646 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 & sofﬁts and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601.

RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Rooﬁng & ﬁnish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/Insured

MOVING & STORAGE 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.

6.5 ft. XMAS TREE w/ full branches (only used 3x) in orig. box $35. 250-758-0489 6 WOODEN Folding chairs, never used. Paid $179.44. Sell $89.99. (250)754-5710. ANTIQUE BOOKS - Shakespeare Werke pub. 1900 amazing artwork set of 2 $25ea. 250-755-1160 ANTIQUE QUILTING-embroidery, solid wood frame. Truly unique. $23 obo. 250729-3881 BLACK & DECKER hedge trimmer, 16”, $30. Craftsman belt sander, 3” x 21”, dustless, $$65. Call 250-758-3410. BRAND NEW ice skates, CCM, size 9, $49. (250)7543499, (250)713-7613. BROTHER PRINTER- colour, ink & paper, $40. Computer chair, $40.(250)740-2783. BROWN LOVE Seat, like new. $50. (250)591-8949 Canadian Tire remote truck “Big Rig” and Zeller’s remote truck, Kenworth Aerodyne truckcab. Both NEW, still in box. $10 ea. 1 (250)753-6008 CHRISTMAS ITEMS, $30 for all. Pictures, $50; Sandwich Grille, $19. (250)591-8606 CROSS COUNTRY Skier’s boots (9.5) & poles. $80. (250)758-0964

MCCLARY FRIDGE, white, clean, excellent condition, $99. (250)751-5257.

PAINTING

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

A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451 DALE’S PAINTING Nanaimo’s best deal since 1992. From $149.00 per room, Two coats. Straightest lines in town. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 250-739-4759.

GARDENING

ISLAND WIDE PAINTING & RENOS

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

Now servicing Nanaimo. New construction, repaints. Intro special 12% discount. We pay HST... 24% total with this ad.

Call Rick: (250)585-3942 or (250)954-3942 Vancouver Island Painting

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

PETS PET CARE SERVICES HANDYPERSONS

FRIENDLY FRANK

FOLDING TABLE, 6’, $20; Truck toolbox, $40; Toaster oven, $20. 1 (250)758-3446

ELECTRICAL

Ivan 250-758-0371

MAYTAG FRIDGE & stove, black, matching, 5yrs old. Exc. cond. $425. 250-751-5257.

DAMBY MICROWAVE $25 obo. LazyBoy chair $30, must sell need room. (250)591-8350

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

Call the qualiﬁed specialist...certiﬁed Arborist & Garden Designer

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Call Glynn 760-2020 Cell: 729-6924

ELECTRICIAN: HOME or BUSINESS. No job too small. Renovations, Additions. Senior and Single Parent discount. Licensed, Bonded. Call George (250)619-1384

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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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.

Richard 250-729-7809

20/20 Home Detail Cleaning Services

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NEW DRAPERY material, $40, 4 pieces of costume jewelry, $1-$8. 250-753-9363.

VINTAGE PUNCH bowl, iridescent gold, carnival glass, 26 pc (Princess), still in box, $99 obo. Call 250-760-0062.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348

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GARAGE SALE Saturday, November 26, 2011 9:30am2:30pm 5296 Williamson Road, Nanaimo Household items, toys, furniture and more.

DEPARTURE BAY. INDOOR GARAGE SALE. 2901 Newton St., Sat, Nov. 26, 9am. Tools and much more. Too many items to mention.

ESTATE SALE 2029 SANDERS ROAD, NANOOSE BAY Nov 21-26th Monday thru Saturday 10am-3pm THIS SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! African art, entire household & outside items. Check out your website for more info:

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

CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

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GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES -ready Dec 15, $650 -Ladysmith: 250-245-9222

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JINGLE POT: 215 Holland Rd., Sat., Nov. 26th, 8-4. Downsizing; lots of girls stuff 6-12 yrs, clothes, toys, shoes, cleats, skates, books, bed, kitchen stuff, board games, dressers, old piano and more! MOVING SALE! 3279 Stephenson Point (Hammond Bay) Sat, Nov 26th, 8amnoon. Furniture, clothes, CD’s, DVD’s, Books and more. NANAIMO- 5257 HAMMOND Bay Rd, Sat, Nov 26th, 8am-12noon. Knights of Columbus Fund Raiser II. Some power tools, hand tools, hardware, shelving, cedar & hardwood planks (dry & true). Exercise equipment; golf, kayaking, ﬁshing & camping accessories. Cash Only!

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, November 24, 2011 REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT

AUTO FINANCING

DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Apt, balcony, secure prkg, quiet bldg, W/D, close to shopping and bus, NP/NS, no parties, refs, 1 yr lease, $800 + utils, avail immed. 250-756-0516.

RENT-TO-OWN in College Heights! Lovely 4-BR, 3Bath Family Home NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED!

RUTHERFORD AREA or North. 1 bdrm Apt on the top ﬂoor, 2 bdrm with 2 baths, W/D, dishwasher on top ﬂoor. Long term Call 250 754-8350.

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

HOSPITAL AREA 2 Bedrooms HEAT & H/W included, $815 mo, fresh paint. New carpet + lino, 3rd ﬂoor, double sink. Secured entrance with cameras.

Call 250-753-6656 HOSPITAL AREA Reno’d 2 bdrm, new balcony, paint, D/W. Quiet bldg, near park, Prof. on-site mgmt. Parking included, Avail Dec. 1st. From $770/mo. Call 250-754-2936 TERMINAL PARK area, lrg, 1bdrm, ocean view, near all amenities. Heat & hot water incl. Adult friendly; Senior discount. N/S, N/P. $675-month (250)754-2484 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 CEDAR BY The Sea, lrg 2 bdrm duplex, ocean view, ﬁreplace, washer/dryer, covered patio & prkg, private yard, $850, (Immed). 250-722-0044

HOMES WANTED

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MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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 Departure Bay- lrg 4 bdrm, 2 bath, sxs, 5 appls. RV prking, pets ok. $1250. 1st mo 1/2 price. Now. 1-250-598-6034. HOLLY HILL- 3 bdrms, 2 baths, F/S, W/D hook-up, clean, new paint, carpet. $975. NP/NS. Available Dec 1. (250)758-4871. NANAIMO- 2 BDRM+ den. W/D. NS/NP, 1 yr lease. Avail Dec 1. $875. (250)797-2411. NANAIMO (DIVER Lake) upper 2bdrm duplex, 1000sqft, W/D, D/W, near bus, lrg yrd. Avail. Dec. 1st, $1000 + utils. NS/NP. Call 250-751-1809.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 3185 BARONS- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $800. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3270 ROSS- 2 bdrms, $800. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLEY- 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL NANAIMO, 2nd floor Bachelor with view for around Dec. 1st. Quiet, spotless, good bldg. $595/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633. CHARACTER HERITAGE style, fabulous 2bdrm, top floor corner condo. Great building. 5appli’s, fireplace, internet, parking, locker incl. NS, NP. $900. (250)754-2207 COUNTRY CLUB- 2 blks mall/lake. Heritage house- 2 suites: 1 bdrm loft, 700sq ft, sunken tub, breakfast bar, $750. Also 1 bdrm ground level, big patio, $650. Also 1 rm, shared $475. Non-smoking. See Kjiji ads. 250-668-2291. DEPARTURE BAY: 2bdrm, Ocean views, mature blding. $850 heat/hot water incl. N/P, N/S. 1yr lease. 250-716-6361 NANAIMO- TOTALLY reno’d 3 bdrms. Avail immed. Nice, clean, W/D. NS/NP. 1 yr lease req’d. (250)797-2411.

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yundai intends to be the leader in the Canadian compact segment. At the press launch of the 2011 Elantra in California, Hyundai Canada president Steve Kelleher said “this car is now the face of our brand in Canada. “We expect it will become our volume leader, replacing the Accent.” Kelleher said he believes the Elantra can, and will, knock off the other compact cars in its path. Tall words indeed, but he is betting not only on the company’s record sales performance this year, but also that the Canadian public now equates Hyundai with value for the money as opposed to being simply cheap and cheerful. It makes the most of Hyundai’s signature design principles first seen on the Sonata. But there is more to it than just the looks. It is also aerodynamic, featuring a drag coefficient of an exceptionally low 0.28. Under the hood there are wholesale changes starting with the switch to the latest generation

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climb. On the two times we passed, the transmission shifted down two speeds without a clunk in the drivetrain. The 2011 Elantra is equipped with just about every safety and drive aid you can think of such as six airbags, electronic stability control with traction control and four-wheel disc

sified as “mid-size” but it approaches that of a large car. At one point on the test drive, my co-driver and I were at high altitude in the Cleveland National Forest east of San Diego. Had this been a 1.8L with a four-speed auto, I’m pretty sure the Elantra would have been out of breath after the

Hyundai has set itself a lofty goal of being number one in the compact car segment and that represents almost 50 per cent of total sales in this country. But if I’ve learned anything about Hyundai over the years, it’s that once they set a target, they invariably achieve it.

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