Contract talks B.C. teachers’ negotiations get started with arbitration. PAGE 7 Summer job Student selected for work with Heart and Stroke Foundation. PAGE 18 Migration metaphors Artist draws inspiration from world’s rivers. PAGE 3
Peewees surprise PAGE B1
Judged the the Judged best newsp community aper best newspaper in B.C.in B.C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
VOL. 23, NO. 50
Nanaimo SAR experiencing quiet summer
Museum moving to new home in former museum
BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN
Vacant Centennial Building in Piper Park to house Vancouver Island military displays
Quickfacts ◆ CENTENNIAL BUILDING was built in 1967 and housed the Nanaimo Museum until 2007, when the museum began moving to its new home in the Port of Nanaimo Centre. ◆ THE BUILDING was mostly unused, other than storage, since the museum moved. ◆ CITY COUNCIL considered demolishing the building in 2009 due to maintenance costs. ◆ VANCOUVER ISLAND MILITARY MUSEUM has been looking for a new home for a number of years, with its lease at Nanaimo North Town Centre set to expire later this year.
BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN
The Vancouver Island Military Museum has new marching orders – it’s on a mission to occupy the vacant Centennial Building at Piper Park. The military museum’s lease at Nanaimo North Town Centre is set to expire at the end of this year, and with the possibility of demolition hanging over the Centennial Building, the city’s heritage planner Chris Sholberg introduced the idea of the war veterans moving their displays into the old Nanaimo Museum site, which has been unused since 2007 when the Nanaimo Museum began moving to its new location at the Port of Nanaimo Centre. “It seemed like a natural,” said Sholberg. “A great opportunity.” In June, city staff helped council, Nanaimo Museum, which still maintains some storage space on one level of the two-storey building, and the military museum draft a lease agreement that will see 70 per cent of the annual $30,000 operating budget covered by the war veterans and 30 per cent covered by Nanaimo Museum. ◆ See ‘NEW LIFE /6
Quality & Service at Budget Prices
making up for Mondays.
CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
John Pierce, Vancouver Island Military Museum volunteer, makes his rounds through the museum’s medals room where a Russian 73 mm recoilless antitank gun is kept on display. The museum expects to move into its new home at the Centennial Building in Piper Park early next year.
We are the experts to call when you need your fogged up thermal-glass replaced 3900 ISLAND HWY. N.
❘ 250.758.3374
❘
Three people are safe after getting lost during an excursion to Ammonite Falls last week. Kevin McNeill, Nanaimo Search and Rescue past-president and spokesman, said the trio decided to do the hike in flip flops. The only provisions the hikers brought were a couple cases of beer. When it got dark, they were unable to make their way back and called the police, who in turn called search and rescue. McNeill said searchers went to the last reported location, but couldn’t find the lost hikers because they had continued wandering. After three hours, the hikers found themselves at the top of Jameson Road, where police picked them up. In previous years, this type of callout wouldn’t be uncommon, but McNeill said it has been a quiet summer for the Nanaimo organization. The group gets three or four calls per month during an average summer, but this year there were only about two calls per month and almost all were to help other search organizations, he said. Despite fewer callouts, the need for the group remains and members are fundraising to replace their aging rescue vehicles. “We’re looking at replacing all three of them,” said McNeill. “They keep breaking down. If you can’t get the truck out of the bay, what’s the point in having it?” ◆ See ‘GROUP /4
No need to go to ICBC, come directly to us!
www.budgetglass.com
2
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
BLOWOUT PRICES! 3 DAYS ONLY! FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
AUGUST 26TH
AUGUST 27TH
AUGUST 28TH
9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM
9:30 AM TO 5:30 PM
11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
SAVE BIG ON ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BRANDS!
SAVE
UP TO
70% OFF!
IN-STOCK ONLY
EVERY SINGLE ITEM IN THE STORE IS PLAINLY TAGGED AND
PRICED TO MOVE! !
CING
DU TRO
IN
Complimentary Design Consultation! See Us For Details
Enter to win A $100 GAS CARD! Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________
UNCLE SAM’S FURNITURE LTD.
By
6421 APPLECROSS RD., NANAIMO (Behind Ricky’s Grill)
www.unclesamsfurniture.com
250-390-1125
NEWS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Inbrief
City’s economic corporation signs partnership deal THE NEWS BULLETIN
CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Packing up Tracy Williams, of Nanaimo Costco, left, and Erin van Steen, Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation executive director, stuff backpacks with school supplies at Nanaimo District Secondary School Wednesday. Volunteers from Costco, the B.C. Retired Teachers Association and the schools foundation stuffed backpacks for 300 underprivileged students across the school district. The annual Stock the Lockers campaign aims to raise $60,000. Donations can be made at any Staples location in Nanaimo until Sept. 6, at the four Coastal Community Credit Union locations in Nanaimo, via cheque to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation or online at www.nlsf.ca.
Teachers’ contract talks start with arbitration
BLACK PRESS
A tangle of technical issues is being sorted through by the B.C. Labour Relations Board as public school teachers and their employers prepare for another disputed school year. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association applied to the labour board for a ruling expected by Friday on the scope of provincewide bargaining issues. The employer says the B.C. Teachers’ Federation has failed to
AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 31 PINTS OF CANADIAN, $ COORS LITE & BLUE
4
00
975
$
LIVE BANDS SATURDAYS AUGUST 27 ....................................... CHEVY RAY & THE FINS SEPTEMBER 3 ..................................... ANDREA ADAMS BAND SEPTEMBER 10 .................................................. RACKET CLUB SEPTEMBER 17 .................................................... THIRD ROCK
FREE WiFi
CONGRATULATIONS LORI BANERD - WINNER RIVER RIDERS POKER CHAMPIONSHIP
KYLE SHOLD - WINNER $1000 BUY IN AT MAJOR TOURNAMENT
out for each year worked. BCPSEA says the pay demand would mean a 21-per cent raise for some teachers to match Alberta rates. It calculates that the entire package of demands would cost an extra $2.2 billion. The B.C. government has settled contracts with a majority of its unionized staff this year, working within a “net zero” budget mandate. Education Minister George Abbott has repeatedly indicated that the same mandate applies to teacher talks, with any extra costs offset by savings in other contract areas. BCTF president Susan Lambert says without a negotiated settlement by the time school begins Sept. 6, teachers will
start Phase 1 of strike action by refusing all non-essential duties. The relationship between the two sides is reflected in an LRB arbitration handed down Aug. 5. The teachers’ union accepts that taking attendance is an essential service, but tried to refuse to send attendance information to the school office. The LRB refused the request for a second time. The board decided that both monitoring attendance and sending in the results represent a safety issue, and ruled that teachers can’t refuse it and force a management person to collect the data. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
LIVE BAND ‘Freak ‘Fr ‘F Frreak F Freak re ea ak a k Boy’ Bo B oy y
CHEVY RAY AND THE FINS SAT., AUG. 27 7TH NO COVER CHARGE AUGU ST LIQUOR Q STORE SPECIALS
ENTER TO WIN E $150 $500, $300 & $200 with $1500, ever purchase of $10 or more every with 2% cash back card. Draw date Sept. 1, 2011
FREE ICE for Sports Teams Purchasing Here
LOWEST LIQUOR STORE PRICES - Will beat any advertised price with our FREE 2% Cash Back Card.
Editorial /8
250.758.5513 Liquor Store: 250.758.1171
BY TOM FLETCHER
present a full set of proposals at the provincial table. “The BCTF continues to attempt to negotiate provincial matters and matters that may not be bargained at this time (including class size, class composition and staffing ratios) at local tables,” BCPSEA said in a bargaining bulletin. In June, teachers voted 90 per cent in favour of a strike mandate. In July, BCTF negotiators tabled demands including wage parity with other provinces, doubled bereavement leave to provide 10 days paid leave on the death of a friend or relative, increased preparation time and a retirement bonus that would give departing teachers an extra five per cent pay-
Pub:
I
DEMANDS WOULD cost B.C. taxpayers $2.2 billion.
& LIQUOR STORE 1/2 Litres HOUSE WINE
crime
Two teens are in custody after allegedly robbing a taxi driver at knifepoint in Nanaimo. The incident happened on Doumont Road at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. A passerby saw the driver of an AC Taxi cab being robbed and called 911. The cab driver told police he picked up the two male suspects and was approaching the Pleasant Valley Community Centre when they pulled out knives and demanded his cash and cellphone. They then ran off southbound on the E&N Railway tracks with the phone and an undisclosed amount of cash. Police contained the area and the suspects were tracked down less than an hour later with help from police dog handlers. The taxi driver was not injured. Police have recommended charges of robbery against both young offenders, age 17 and 16. They are being held in custody and will appear in Nanaimo provincial court Thursday (Aug. 25). Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said taxi robberies in Nanaimo are infrequent, but not rare and taxi drivers, who are always carrying cash, face a high level of risk.
3956 Victoria Ave.
reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
3
Two teens arrested after cabbie robbed
BY TOBY GORMAN The City of Nanaimo officially entered into a partnership agreement with the newly developed Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation Monday, which will allow the city to help the organization carry out its mandate under the Community Charter. The agreement stipulates the city will provide $1.37 million in return for economic development and tourism services that will benefit Nanaimo. The agreement, which has a term of 20 years, will allow the city to assist the corporation through grants and loans, as well as property transfers. The city will also, for now, be the sole shareholder in the corporation, but that could change if nearby municipalities and regional districts express interest. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan created the corporation after determining in early 2010 that the former economic development office and other city-run economic and tourism offices were not transparent enough and were underperforming, despite enjoying a $1.5-million budget. The move also means Tourism Nanaimo will no longer receive city funding. “There is excitement around this and that’s the reason it was set up,” said Ruttan. “Around a year and a half ago I was starting to get some feedback from the business community wondering why the economic development office was run by the city and why there wasn’t more input from business owners or more information provided. I felt there needed to be a great deal more information out there for both council and local business.” Already approved by the province, the corporation has one more step before it can move forward – hire an economic development officer. Ruttan said the short list is down to two candidates and that the 17-member board will make the final decision. “Both candidates appear to be of a very high calibre and both have the attributes and background that we’re looking for,” said Ruttan. “A decision is expected in the coming weeks, but it’s important that as many of the board members as possible are present to contribute to the decision.” Once an economic development officer is hired, the city will turn over its economic development responsibilities. While the corporation is designed to operate as a separate entity, a 14-member progress board, which includes council representatives, was established to monitor the fledgling organization’s operations. The corporation will also operate under the rules and regulations of the Business Corporations Act.
Nanaimo News Bulletin
4
NEWS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Mounties warn public of explosive handling ARTILLERY DEVICE was destroyed.
I
BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN
An artillery simulator triggered a response from the RCMP’s Explosives Detonation Unit after it was dropped off at Nanaimo detachment several weeks ago. W h e n a c t iv a t e d , the military training devices imitate the sound of an incoming
round followed by the detonation of an explosive charge. In this case, a member put the device in storage until police explosives experts used a robot to detonate it in a secure container at the detachment the following day. Artillery simulators are rare, but marine flares, blasting caps and other types of explosives are often brought in to police detachments for disposal. Police war n that explosives can be highly
Conditions treated include musculolskeletal problems, arthritis, sports injuries, sprains, neck & back pain, ligament g & tendon tears • Chiropractic • Registered Massage Therapy • Naturopathic Medicine • Acupuncture • Active Release Therapy
• Rehabilitation Programs • Family Care • Laser Therapy • MSP, ICBC, WCB, DVA • High Quality Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements
unstable and should never be handled unnecessarily. People risk putting themselves and others in danger when they drop off explosives for disposal at RCMP detachments. The RCMP does not accept expired or unusable flares. Instead, the public should call Pacific Blasting Demolition at 1-604-291-1255 for instructions on what to do with the items. Firearms are accepted at RCMP detachments, but must be accompanied by the registration for m, emptied of ammunition and the firing mechanism secured or disassembled before being transported. Police officers will attend residences and examine firearms if required. Anyone who finds an item that appears to be an explosive is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency number at 250-754-2345 and police will examine the item and determine what to do with it. For more information about what items can and cannot be accepted by the RCMP, please call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
Make a Difference in Your Community Become a Central and Upper Island Community Council member. Community Living BC (CLBC) is a provincial Crown agency that funds supports in community for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The Central-Upper Island Community Council is a group of volunteers that develops partnerships and awareness at the local level to help develop more opportunities for the people CLBC supports to participate in their communities. The Council represents communities from Port Hardy to Duncan, and West to Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. Its membership includes Self-Advocates, Family Members, Community Members and Service Providers. We currently seeking seekingmembers memberstotorepresent represent We are are currently Nanaimo on the the West Coast onCouncil. the Council. If you are interested, please contact Tiffany Iles at tiffany.iles@shaw.ca for more information.
ALMANAC Weather
Today:
Tomorrow: Saturday:
Sunny High 26 C Low 12 C
Sunny High 26 C Low 12 C
Provincial
RACHEL STERN/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Park planting Darragh Worledge plants some seedlings in the Beban Urban Gardens Saturday at Beban Park.
LEONARD KROG
RON CANTELON
MLA
MLA
MLA
Parksville-Qualicum Nanaimo: 250-951-6018 ron.cantelon.mla@ leg.bc.ca
Nanaimo-N. Cowichan Nanaimo: 250-245-9375 douglas.routley. mla@leg.bc.ca
Nanaimo Nanaimo: 250-714-0630 leonard.krog.mla@ leg.bc.ca
Group fundraising for three new trucks ◆ From /1 The organization has determined that replacing the command truck will cost $164,000, $40,000 of which is covered by a Joint Emergency Preparedness Program grant and $80,000 from an individual donor. “It’s not only our command vehicle, it’s also for the [Regional District of Nanaimo],” said McNeill. The RDN makes use of the command vehicle for small events that involve several jurisdictions, he said. Nanaimo SAR also has a swiftwater rescue vehicle and road rescue truck and all three are around the same age – 1980s or early ’90s. Chris Fernandes, a member of the fundraising committee, said so far the team has started a letter-writing campaign to local organizations and businesses. McNeill said the group is also looking for people who want to help with the administrative, maintenance and fundraising side of things. These members would not be required to go through the search and rescue training, but would still be full members of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. For more information on how to donate, please call Fernandes at 250-729-6224 or go to www.nanaimosar.bc.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
DOUG ROUTLEY
Local
Federal JAMES LUNNEY MP Nanaimo-Alberni Constituency: 250-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca
JOHN RUTTAN, Mayor City of Nanaimo City Hall office: 250-755-4400 john.ruttan@ nanaimo.ca JOE STANHOPE, Chairman Regional District of Nanaimo RDN office: 250-390-4111 corpsrv@rdn.bc.ca
JEAN CROWDER MP Nanaimo-Cowichan Constituency: 1-866-609-9998 e-mail: jean@ jeancrowder.ca
SHARON WELCH, Chairwoman Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District School board office: 250-754-5521 swelch@sd68.bc.ca
Who we are: The Nanaimo News Bulletin is published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by Black Press. The News Bulletin, located at 777 Poplar St., is distributed to more than 33,000 households in Cedar, Chase River, Gabriola, Nanaimo, Lantzville and Nanoose. The News Bulletin is 100 per cent B.C. owned and operated.
How to reach us: General: Phone
250-753-3707; Fax 250-753-0788
Publisher: Maurice Donn
publisher@nanaimobulletin.com
Editor: Mitch Wright
editor@nanaimobulletin.com
Advertising manager: Sean McCue
salesmgr@nanaimobulletin.com
Production manager: Duck Paterson production@nanaimobulletin.com
Circulation manager: Jessica Kalser circulation@nanaimobulletin.com 250-753-6837
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Classified display: Donna Blais
dblais@bcclassified.com
Getting it straight If you have a concern about the accuracy, fairness or thoroughness of an item in the News Bulletin, please call managing editor Mitch Wright at 250-734-4621, or the B.C. Press Council at 1-888-687-2213.
Lot #9 Pleasant Valley Park 5931 Island Highway, Nanaimo
GORDON’S
HOMES SALES LTD.
250-753-6223 1985 South Wellington Rd., Nanaimo
www.communitylivingbc.ca
Sunny High 25 C Low 12 C
Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d
1-800-616-1291
NEWS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Class-action case gets OK to proceed BY JENN McGARRIGLE
City hall lowers flags to honour NDP leader BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN
THE NEWS BULLETIN
A Nanaimo woman who claims an injectable beauty treatment left her permanently disfigured had her case certified as a class-action lawsuit this month. “I’m glad the judge in Vancouver thought that there was a case,” said Sharon Logan. “All the women that have been affected by this, we now have a voice.” Logan had a product called Dermalive injected into her face in May 2006 to smooth out wrinkles. Dermalive, licensed for use in Canada between 2003 and 2007, was meant to be a permanent filler for wrinkles and other facial imperfections. About six months later, Logan reported developing lumps on her face. Her doctor tried to fix the problem with painful steroid injections to no avail and she has small bumps and red scars running along her lip, cheek and nose. She launched a lawsuit against Dermatech, Intradermal Distribution Inc. and Vivier Pharma Inc. in B.C. Supreme Court in 2009. The court approved certification of Logan’s case as a class proceeding on Aug. 11. Logan alleges the defendants provided her with misleading information about the risks associated with the use of Dermalive. Her lawyer, David Rosenberg, said as many as 500 women across Canada could be eligible to join the lawsuit. Nearly 11,000 syringes were distributed in Canada between 2003 and 2007.
NEWS BULLETIN FILE
Nanaimo’s Sharon Logan recently got her case certified by B.C. Supreme Court as a class-action lawsuit.
“If we prevail at the end of the day, these women will be compensated for their trauma, their injury, their disfigurement and their costs, including treatment,” he said. Rosenberg said France-based Dermatech probably no longer exists, as it was going bankrupt at the time he was trying to serve the company with the Writ of Summons, but the lawsuit also names the product’s Canadian distributors. Rosenberg estimates the case will be heard within the next year. John Vamplew, a Vancouver lawyer representing Intradermal Distribution Inc. and Vivier Pharma Inc., said the companies have no comment for the media about the case. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan made the exceptional move Tuesday of honouring the memory of fallen federal NDP leader Jack Layton by lowering city flags to half-staff. Ruttan said the decision was “a bit of a challenge” because the situation falls outside regular protocol, but because Layton will be honoured with a state funeral on Saturday, Ruttan said he felt it was appropriate. “According to protocol, if it’s an MP, it’s the riding in which they reside that determines whether or not flags are lowered,” said Ruttan. “When it was announced there will be a state funeral, it was elevated to a different position. Out of respect for Jack Layton and what he did for Canada, we’ve lowered all of the city flags.” City flags will be at half-staff until Saturday after the funeral. Ruttan said Layton transcended political boundaries as a leader who was approachable, available and always willing to have a chat with regular citizens on
ESTÉE LAUDER Look radiant day and nigght with the he 24/7 gift FREE witth any
ESTÉE LAUDER R purchase of $3650 or moore. Worth over $90! Your Gift Includes: TREND SETTING BAG MOISTURIZER Choose Anti-Wrinkle or Prevention A FRAGRANCE FOR DAY AND NIGHT Pleasures. Deluxe travel-size OUR #1 REPAIR SERUM Advanced Night Repair. Deluxe travel-size for day and night DISCOVER YOUR BEST LOOK FOR DAY AND NIGHT Pure Color Eyeshadow Quad and full-sized Pure Color Lipstick GO BOLD Sumptuous mascara. Travel size 10-day supply.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
virtually any topic. “I had a meal with him once and coffee two or three times and he is a very approachable guy,” added Ruttan. “Of course, his background was similar as a city councillor at the beginning of his political career, but he was a very easy guy to talk to and we felt it was important to honour the efforts he made for his party and for the country.” Layton died early Monday. He was 61. Fo r c o n s t i t u e n t s who would like to pay tribute to Layton and send condolences to his family, a book of re m e m b r a n c e a n d condolences is at the constituency office of Nanaimo NDP MLA Leonard Krog (4-77 Victoria Cres.) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today (Aug. 25)
Nanaimo News Bulletin
www.bclocalnews.com Amb front se.tting iance & h atural ocean ospitality in a n
Island Escape 1-Night Early Fall Special
79
$
95*
per person per night based on double occupancy.
Includes Oceanview Main Lodge Accommodation, Dinner in the Dining Room and Hot Breakfast for two.
Lower Rate 2 Night Package Also Available
Reservations 1-800-665-7745
www.capemudgeresort.com
“Just Across from Campbell River on Quadra Island” *Reservations please, subject to availability. Offer valid Sept. 01-30, 2011. Some restrictions apply. Group travellers subject to additional restrictions.
reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
AS OF SEPT. 1ST, 2011
SLEGG LUMBER NANAIMO LOCATION will be
CLOSED SUNDAYS Winter Hours Will Be:
August 17 to September 5, 2011
Exclusively Ours
WOODGROVE CENTRE - NANAIMO
1-866-325-3061 HOURS: Mon. - Tues. 10 am-6 pm • Wed.-Fri. 10 am-9 pm Saturday 10 am-7 pm • Sunday 11 am-6 pm
5
Monday - Friday 7:00 - 5:30 Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 ...we apologize for any inconvenience
SLEGG LUMBER LTD. NANAIMO - 4950 Jordan Ave. 250-758-8329
100% CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED
6
NEWS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
New life for vacant former museum ◆ From /1 The city, which in 2009 considered razing the building due to maintenance costs, will contribute a new roof, electrical and HVAC upgrades. “We’re looking forward to it because it gives us an opportunity to get down to the core of Nanaimo,” said Brian McFadden, spokesman for the military museum. “It’s a very valuable building. It’s in an ideal location and what better way
to replace the building than with another museum?” Roger Bird, president of the military museum, said the accessibility to the new site will be excellent and its location close to the waterfront and other tourist attractions will encourage more visitors. “We’ll be right next to the Nanaimo Museum so everything will be within walking distance – the waterfront, two museums, the
Comfort for Active Lives Liberty for women with SAS Slip Resistant X-tra Grip Sole.® ① Black
Centre Court by the Clock • Metrotown - Burnaby, B.C. • Park Royal - West Vancouver, B.C. Locally owned & operated since 1993
Woodgrove Center, Nanaimo
250-390-2821
A mannequin dressed in a Second World War Canadian infantryman’s combat uniform stands guard as a passerby stops to check out 1960s military aviation magazines on sale in the entrance of the Vancouver Island Military Museum Tuesday. CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN
conference centre and possibly the new hotel down the line. Add in the cruise ship terminal and it’s the perfect location,” he said. Earlier this year, the former museum was added to the city’s heritage registry along with Piper Park and the grounds, including the train and miner’s cottage. Sholberg said while the building is recognized as a heritage structure, having it on the registry does not protect it. “You definitely want a heritage building to be used to save it from being taken down, so this works out well,” he said.
The octagon-shaped building was built in 1967 as part of the country’s centennial celebrations and was paid for with federal funds. Jacqueline Barley, whose father Les Barley was the architect of the building, worked hard to save the building from demolition and advocated to have it installed on the heritage registry. Les Barley will celebrate his 100th birthday on Sept. 19. Barley said she is relieved the site will get a second chance. “It’s wonderful news,” she said. “The building is supposed to be a museum, that’s what it was designed to be.” The lease agreement is for 10 years and is considered a disposition of land, as Piper Park was dedicated through a bylaw, which
means the move will require the assent of Nanaimo voters through an alternative approval process set for September. The military museum expects to use the two upper floors, while the Nanaimo Museum Society will continue to use a portion of the first floor for storage. “It’s a very good fit and a win-win for all involved,” said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan. “When a building is abandoned and not in use, it deteriorates quickly ... but this will be a revenue producer for the city because the new tenants are paying and I think it will work out nicely for all involved.” The Vancouver Island Military Museum is expected to move into its new location early in 2012. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
Memorial registry project offers more details on soldiers BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
Families receiving a memorial plaque during the First World War were griefstricken. The arrival of the plaque, often referred to as a death penny, signalled the loss of a family member – a father, a brother or a spouse. The plaque bears the name of the soldier and when they died, but very little other information to tell the story of the individual’s life. Many of those plaques, as well as Memorial Crosses awarded in the Second World War, made their way to museums. The Vancouver Island Military Museum has about 40. Thanks to a new project at the Vancouver Island Military Museum, people can learn more about the individuals named on these artifacts, people who gave their lives in conflict. Roger Bird, president of the Vancouver Island Military Museum Society, said Bernie Nehring, a veteran from Ontario, decided to start a memorial registry while he was visiting his daughter in Nanaimo. When Nehring stopped by the museum and noticed there wasn’t any background information on the soldiers, he took it on himself to research their histories. Bird said the museum is pleased with the project and built on what Nehring started. The research can be time consuming, said Bird. But now that the project is started, members hope to research more of the individuals listed on the plaques and crosses. Information is gathered from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. It can take a while to sift through the information available. Members of the museum hope to add details of the individual’s life and pictures if they are available. Bird said the registry is important because it gives people in the community the story behind the pennies and crosses, so they to get to know more about the individuals. “To see the cross, it gives you a minute to reflect,” said Bird. Bird said the registry is also supported by Staples, which donated supplies for the project. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com
What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 250-753-0788 or by e-mail: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to spell out your first and last names.
2 DAYS ONLY
F Friday Aug. 26th & Saturday Aug. 27th S
40%OFF
ALL ACCESSORIES A PPurses, Belts, Hats, Scarves & Jewelry
®
NANAIMO Fabricland Sewing Club Members Value Hotline 1-866-R-FABRIC (1-866-732-2742) www.fabriclandwest.com
6535 Metral Drive, Nanaimo Phone 250-390-1172
s r
r
TM
6581 Aulds Road, Nanaimo Across from BCAA & near Staples
DIRECT PAYMENT
Mon., Tues. & Sat. - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Wed. -Fri. - 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
OPEN EVERYDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS O
(250) 390-4242 An exquisite boutique with unique fine apparel & accessories - sizing in petite, regular & plus
NEWS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Student pours heart into summer job Nanaimo’s Kevin Jeong one of 10 B.C. high school students selected to take part in summer research program put on by Heart and Stroke Foundation BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN
K
evin Jeong admits he “got a little queasy” while observing his first open heart surgery earlier this summer, but said that won’t stop him from following his dream of entering the medical profession. Jeong, who is going into Grade 12 at Nanaimo District Secondary School, was one of 10 B.C. high school students selected from dozens of applications to participate in the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon’s High School Summer Research Program. The 17-year-old spent most of July at the Brain Research Centre at the University of British Columbia mentoring with Canada’s top cardiovascular researchers, trying to unlock the mystery of cardiovascular disease. “Yeah, open heart surgery took a bit of getting used to,” said Jeong. “I want to become a surgeon so if I can’t [watch surgery] it’s going to be kind of weird. At the same time it was really phenomenal to see something like that right there in front of me. I thought ‘wow, not every kid gets to see this’.” Jeong was inspired to apply for the program by his friend Amandeep Parhar, who participated in the program last year. Jeong and Parhar volunteer together at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He was also motivated by his NDSS social studies teacher Katherine McGregor who helped Jeong with the required essays for the application. “Mrs. McGregor has a daughter who took the program and she recommended to me it was something I could consider and she helped me a lot with my application,” he said.
SUMMER
SIZZLER!
CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Kevin Jeong, 17, was one of 10 B.C. students chosen to participate in the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s student research program at UBC’s Brain Research Centre. When not following his dream of becoming a doctor, Jeong spends his time playing sports and music.
“
Open heart surgery took a bit of getting used to. I want to become a surgeon so if I can’t [watch surgery] it’s going to be kind of weird.
When not setting his sights on a career, Jeong relaxes by playing basketball, hockey and soccer. He also excels at the piano, violin and drums. While getting a first-hand look at some of the work he would be doing if he decided to follow the path of cardiovascular research, Jeong said that making connections with people currently in the field and future doctors and scientists was one of the program’s most rewarding experiences. “That was one of my goals, to make friends with the students who were there. Maybe I’ll see them later on in college. I also got to meet a lot of cool people in my lab and they said to call if I ever need volunteer experience. They said they’d write me a reference letter,” he said. The High School Summer Research Program is designed to motivate students with a strong interest in biology or medicine to consider a career in cardiovascular research. “The Heart and Stroke Foundation funds some of the world’s leading cardiovascular researchers right here in B.C.,” said Jeff Sommers, manager of research and science at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon. “We’re thrilled to connect today’s leaders with tomorrow’s. We couldn’t do it without the generous support of our donors.” Jeong said he became interested in medicine at a young age while living in Korea. With poor air quality in that country, he and many of his family members developed asthma and other health conditions that the health-care system was poorly equipped to deal with. He said he wants to make the most of his opportunities in Canada to help people. “I went there to determine if I really want to go into this field, if I’m really interested, and I discovered that, yeah, I am,” he said, adding that he is still young and will carefully consider every opportunity that presents itself. “Cardiovascular was pretty cool, but so was the brain stuff. Do I know which one I want to go after? I’m not sure, I mean, I’m still in Grade 11. Watch me become a lawyer or something.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
Hot Tubs
DAYS! FINAL
Regular price $6,495 Sale price $5,995
Swim
NOW $4,995!!! SIZZLING!
Sweat
Soak
250-758-7155
Monthly payments from $5900 3 colour choices
BONUS!
l Jets tainless Stee 00 S & g n ti h g $ Classic Li tail Value 750 Included! Re
Jacuzzi Hot Tub for onl y $4,99 enuine G 5. NOW nA THAT’S HOT! w O
Unit 102 - 2520 Bowen Road (Across from Nanaimo Honda Car dealership)
www.soakhouse.com
7
8
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
Maurice Donn Publisher Mitch Wright Managing Editor Chris Hamlyn Assistant Editor Sean McCue Advertising Manager Duck Paterson Production Manager
OPINION
www.nanaimobulletin.com The Nanaimo News Bulletin is published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by Black Press Ltd., 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7. Phone 250-753-3707, fax 250-753-0788, classifieds 250-310-3535. The News Bulletin is distributed to 33,372 households from Cedar to Nanoose.
EDITORIAL
Contract talks need realism Unemployment in Nanaimo reached 16 per cent last month and workers from all industries continue to feel the pinch of the world’s faltering economy. It’s no surprise that the release of initial contract demands from B.C.’s teachers were met with disdain and anger earlier this year. In bargaining between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School TEACHERS, Employers’ Association, PROVINCE the organization which the provincial off to rocky represents government in contract start in latest talks, teachers’ opening round of demands included smaller class sizes, increased negotiations. wages and improved benefits, such as more time off. Rather than sitting at the bargaining table to hammer out common ground between the two sides, representatives took a seven-week summer break, increasing the pressure and shortening the time available to reach an agreement before students head back to class next month. It’s particularly galling for teachers to ask for higher wages as the world economy is on the brink of recession, taxpayers are losing their jobs or facing wage reductions and unemployment is sky-high. It is, to put it bluntly, offensive and unrealistic. B.C.’s education system is chronically underfunded, but increasing the wages of teachers will do nothing for students in over-crowded classrooms working with meagre supplies. On the other hand, Premier Christy Clark’s Families First campaign has shown little in the way of improving learning conditions for students. Putting resources where they benefits students most – the classroom – would go a long way to proving her campaign promises were more than empty rhetoric.
I
The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
B.C.’s power export plan isn’t dead hour average cost for delivering He would never quite admit independent power with the lowest it, but former premier Gordon end of the spot market for electricCampbell’s push for self-sufficienity, which currently swings wildly cy in clean electricity has always looked to me like a long-term strat- from around $4 to more than $50. In fact the report puts the averegy to export hydroelectric power. age price paid for IPP power at It still looks that way. B.C.’s $63.85. Compare that with the prospring and summer runoff match jected cost of $87 to $95 for power perfectly with peak air-condifrom Site C, the proposed third tioner season in California. But dam on the Peace River the recent review of that will be B.C. Hydo B.C. Hydro discusses B.C. owned and operated. how the prospects for The $124 figure VIEWS exports have changed includes other costs, since Campbell’s 2007 Tom Fletcher notably extending energy plan. Black Press the electricity grid to The government connect IPPs. Horgan instructed B.C. Hydro claims to favour wind or to wean itself off power run-of-river for remote imports by 2016, even areas with no other in drought years, and clean energy option, but obtain new capacity apparently is against mostly from outside hooking them up to the sources with net zero grid. greenhouse gas emis(Further evidence that current sions. Nuclear plants were formalNDP energy policy is nonsense: ly ruled out. Horgan opposes Site C based on an The review of B.C. Hydro by assumption of little or no growth three top bureaucrats acknowledges that government directions have in mines, mills or other industries such as liquefied natural “placed pressure on B.C. Hydro gas, which an NDP government to increase their energy supply through increased long-term agree- would be a good bet to deliver. He’s against smart meters for the ments with independent power same reason he’s against the HST – producers (IPPs).” Cue the doomsayers. Independent because it looks like a popular pose right now.) power production is enemy No. When it comes to electricity 1 for B.C. Hydro unions. Their exports, the important point is champion, NDP energy critic John not what power sells for today, but Horgan, was immediately out with what it will be worth a decade from a grossly distorted version of the now. And that depends on whether report. He cherry-picked statistics clean energy can command a preto compare the $124-per-megawatt
mium price, and whether coal and other fossil fuel sources have a carbon price imposed on them. Conventional wisdom right now is that carbon taxes and cap and trade programs are, if not dead, at least dormant in North America. Climate change has fallen off the front page as the U.S. and Europe grapple with economic troubles. So I was surprised to find that this month Powerex, B.C. Hydro’s electricity trading company, wrote to the California Air Resources Board asking for clarification of the state’s proposed changes to its greenhouse gas reporting and cap and trade rules. California wants to prevent suppliers from engaging in “resource shuffling,” where a supplier such as B.C. might import coal power from Alberta for its own use, while selling supposedly clean power for export. Considering that restriction, B.C.’s self-sufficiency rule starts to make more sense. If B.C. is not importing power, its supply must be clean. Also, a meta-analysis on climate effects came out last week in the journal Science, detailing worldwide species migration due to warming. Clean energy sales to California are a long way off, but it would be a mistake to reject the possibility. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
‘Independent power production is enemy No. 1 for B.C. Hydro unions.’
LETTERS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Unbiased look at municipal books a good idea for B.C. BY SHACHI KURL
M
unicipal auditor-general – on their own or strung together, they’re words that would send even politically engaged voters to dreamland. But the debate raging over Premier Christy Clark’s commitment to appoint one ought to wake you up – because it’s your wallet at stake. Having an independent professional take a hard look at local books isn’t an idea borne out of the blue. For years, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has been one of several organizations in B.C. begging local governments for more transparency and a better explanation of how your tax dollars are being spent. We believe it’s a fair question, given the rate of operating spending at the municipal level now outpaces that of growth and inflation by nearly 100 per cent. We think it’s fair, considering municipalities are squeezing business owners for property taxes nearly three times what residential owners pay. The municipal political establishment doesn’t agree. Confronted by ours and others’ questions, many mayors and councillors either shrug their shoulders, claim poverty at the hands of stingy provincial and federal governments, or lecture us about the difficulties of budgeting. It’s all a little bit rich, because families and small business owners know exactly how hard it is to set, manage and stick to budgets. It rarely happens without the kind of honest discussions and pain local politicians seeking re-election are keen to avoid. While the Union of B.C. Municipalities remains unable or unwilling to grasp the problem, taxpayers understand too well. It’s not enough for cities to assure us the city chequebook is being balanced at the end of the month; voters deserve to know what those cheques are being written for, and whether those expenses represent good value. A municipal auditor-general could answer those questions where municipalities themselves can’t or won’t, through performance audits. We know the value these watchdogs can provide. We’ve seen Auditorgeneral John Doyle hold the provincial government’s feet to the fire. We’ve watched Sheila Fraser do
the same in Ottawa. Why shouldn’t municipalities be under the same kind of scrutiny? The municipal establishment will tell you appointing and properly funding an auditor-general office is an expensive venture that may not be worth the money. We say audits are money well spent, and the auditor’s scope could start small. What’s wrong with having an office that carries out a handful of performance audits each year, picking a couple of small, mediumsized and large communities; perhaps a regional district in some years, and focusing on accountability and value for dollars? Some municipal leaders may argue such audits should instead be done by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, which is responsible for local government in B.C. We say a municipal auditor-general must be an independent, armslength officer, answerable only to the legislature, and therefore to B.C. voters themselves. A watchdog, without claws or fangs, is a lapdog. One housed inside government is subject to government’s changing priorities. Independence also ensures the results of audits will be publicly reported so local media have quick and easy access to findings, and taxpayers can make their own judgments about the state of municipal spending. There are upsides for the municipalities too, through the sharing of best practices identified by an auditor-general. Report cards aren’t just about red-circling what’s wrong, but highlighting what’s right. And there’s even a chance municipal auditorgeneral report cards may bear out the funding argument: if local governments aren’t getting their fair share, the spotlight would shine on those deficiencies. We vote for our mayors and councils on Nov. 19. It’s a good time to be asking whether your local candidate supports greater fiscal scrutiny, transparency and accountability; an even better time to think about whether they really deserve your vote, if they don’t. ◆ Shachi Kurl is B.C. and Yukon director of provincial affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at 604684-5325 or msbc@cfib.ca.
GUEST
COMMENT
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Policies prolong poverty To the Editor, As I go off to do my minor stint at one of the local food bank outlets, I thought of the premise that maybe we should just close all the food banks and hand the government back the responsibility. And then, I remembered that the present government has a vested interest in keeping them open. Right-wing governments control the public by fear and misinformation paid for by our taxes. We are reassured that if we work really hard and keep our heads down (and 58 per cent of workers don’t even use all their holidays), we will do just fine. The powers that control us need the underclass to use as a club over our heads. Poor people are portrayed as undeserving, unmotivated and guilty of stealing our taxes. Single parent mothers and
Speak up! You can comment on any story @ www.nanaimobulletin.com
aboriginals come in for the most abuse. As a retired school counsellor and social worker, I have seen the results firsthand of children growing up poor. Child poverty is the leading cause of educational problems, reduced life span, medical issues, teen pregnancy and crime. Why are we so willing to build more prisons, shoulder increased health and education costs, and tolerate this incredible waste of human potential? So long as we feel smug in our consumer cocoon, and believe we are on the right side of the angels,
nothing will change. Little do we know how we can so easily lose it all and become the reviled losers. The policies of the provincial and federal governments in a multitude of areas have cost us our international standing. Along with the U.S., we are at the bottom of the barrel compared to all other Western democracies in how we take care of children, poor people, the environment, etc. The federal Conservatives steal billions from EI premiums instead of paying decent benefits and the provincial Liberals take the majority of gambling revenues for their slush funds instead of funding the non-profits adequately. They are both stealing our childrens’ present and future. Dave Cutts Nanaimo
Action needed, not armchair critics To the Editor, Re: Animal activists must re-examine priorities, Letters, Aug. 20. I look forward to reading about Ruth Bard’s trip to Somalia to personally intervene and help feed the starving people in Africa. It’s very easy to be an armchair critic, but not an option in this day and age where action is a necessity. I wish every success to the team going to Japan to try and alleviate the massacre of our fellow mammals, the dolphins. Barb Burtwistle Nanaimo
Layton second only to Tommy Douglas To the Editor, Many political strategists will judge Jack Layton’s achievements by the number of seats he won for his party over the years, but behind those electoral victories was a leader
LETTERS POLICY: Letters should be no longer than 250 words and will be edited. Preference is given to letters expressing an opinion on issues of local relevance or responding to items published in the News Bulletin. Include your address and phone number (although those won’t be published) and a first name or two initials, and a surname. Unsigned letters or third-party letters (those specifically addressing someone else) will not be published. MAIL: Letters, Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2H7 FAX: 250-753-0788 E-MAIL: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com
who remained steadfastly committed to his principles above all. I met Jack Layton shortly after his arrival in Ottawa as leader of the NDP, and watched him in the years
that followed as he became a good friend of the peace movement. He spoke up for diplomatic efforts and dialogue with insurgents to end the war in Afghanistan, years before it became a fashionable position. At the time, he was derided by his critics, taunted and called names by Conservative Party members, and even had his patriotism questioned. But today, Layton’s vision is shared widely in capitals around the world as the only workable solution in that strife-torn region. There are many other stories like this where Jack endured shameful attacks from his political opponents while he stood by his principles. I am certain that Jack Layton will be remembered as second only to Tommy Douglas himself – one of Canada’s greatest Canadians. Steven Staples Rideau Institute, Ottawa
HUGE WINE SELECTION IN OUR LIQUOR STORE - LOTS OF ISLAND WINES!
✁
$ .00 off MENU ITEMS
3
EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
✁
9
DAILY SPECIAL! $3.50 Highballs
FRIDAYS
Karaoke - 9 pm
SATURDAYS Music Trivia - 9 pm (with growing Jackpot)
Great Selection of Local Brews!
FOOTBALL SPECIALS $4.00
MUG OF CANADIAN &
30¢
WINGS
OXY PUB & LIQUOR STORE • 432 Fitzwilliam St. • Pub: 250-753-3771 • Liquor Store: 250-753-7118
10
NEWS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Learning the value of respect on Haida Gwaii I spent a week around July 1 in a cabin on one of Haida Gwaii’s remote islands. I was there to celebrate a birthday – not Canada’s, but my grandson’s second. And what a blessed time it was, hanging out with him without the distractions of e-mail, phone calls or television. When I got involved with First Nations communities in remote areas, one of the first lessons I learned was about the importance of respect. Without respect for each other, we don’t listen and we fail to learn. Instead, we try to engage in conversations set within the perspective of our values, beliefs and ideas. It’s what led to the depredation of Europeans in the Americas, Africa and Australia. It’s what led to catastrophic disasters when explorers failed to listen and learn from local people during expeditions to the Arctic, down the Nile, and into the Amazon. But respect should extend beyond our fellow humans, to all the green things that capture the sun’s energy and power the rest
There’s still a life in your old car... 1.800.585.4479 RECYCLE YOUR VEHICLE
Car
RECYCLE FOR LIFE
When donating you receive s &ree vehicle towing s ! TAX RECEIPT
global economy to fulfill that consumptive of life on Earth, to the birds, the fish, the rivdemand. ers and oceans, the clouds and sky, to all the It once took the Haida people months to things that make this planet home and nurcut down an immense tree to use for their ture our species. longhouses, poles or canoes. Today, one man It rained every day but one on Hotsprings and a chainsaw can achieve the same thing Island where we stayed. It’s a rainforest, in a matter of minutes. Driven by a thirst for and that’s to be expected. We dressed for it economic growth and profit, without a sense and went out at low tide to tickle geoduck of respect for the forest as an ecosystem, we siphons. My grandson squealed with delight use our technology to destroy the as each clam ejected a jet of water forest for a small part of its conto withdraw into the mud. The SCIENCE stituents. We justify clear-cutting jumble of seaweed at water’s edge MATTERS huge swathes of forest as “proper formed an astonishing collage of silvicultural practice� or “imitatcolour and shape, and we peered David Suzuki ing naturally occurring fires or under leaves to find crabs, sculpins, with Faisal Moola blowdowns�. But that’s all ratioand starfish. nalization. I was overwhelmed with the Think of the incredible techthought that this diverse miniature nologies in ocean fisheries – radar, community of animals and plants sonar, GPS, tough materials for had flourished for millennia, conets, and more. We use drift nets, existing and interacting in ways longlines, and bottom draggers we have yet to discover. All over that take immense numbers the world, life has found ways to of target species and so-called survive and thereby enable human bycatch, species deemed of no value or uninbeings to exploit the abundance and productentionally taken (birds, sharks, turtles, doltivity that developed within diverse ecosysphins, etc). Now the consequences are appartems. ent, something I would never have dreamed Human beings are a clever animal, able to overcome our deficits in size, speed, strength, possible when I was a boy: the oceans that cover 71 per cent of Earth’s surface, the and sensory abilities with curiosity and oceans that I was taught in high school were inventiveness. We now know we’re not alone a “limitless source of protein�, are a mess, as tool makers, but no other species has been beset not only by overfishing, but dead zones blessed with the incredible resourcefulness bereft of oxygen, immense islands of plastic and creativity to make tools such as ours. debris, and changing pH from carbon dioxide I was impressed with my grandson’s dissolving in the water. response to his first birthday cake. He loved These thoughts flowed through my brain the novelty of the sweetness (his parents as I wondered about the kind of world restrict his candy intake), but he only took my grandson will grow up in and how far three bites and was sated. If only we were all able to control our appetites so well. As a spe- we could go if we learn that simple word, respect. cies, we have developed an insatiable hunger for stuff and the technological power and www.davidsuzuki.org.
If you need Training before you can return to work... The Training Support Program may be a source of funds (not a loan) to assist in your training plan that leads to re-employment. These monies can be used for expenses such as up to $4,000 in Tuition, plus Books and Supplies, Living Costs, Dependant Care and Transportation..
WHY USE A MORTGAGE BROKER? 1.
7KH DELOLW\ WR QHJRWLDWH WKH EHVW PRUWJDJH WR ÂżW \RXU QHHGV 3URWHFW \RXU %HDFRQ 6FRUH E\ OHWWLQJ XV VKRS IRU \RX
2.
:H KHOS FOLHQWV XQGHUVWDQG WKH GLIIHUHQW UDWHV WHUPV DQG FRQGLWLRQV WKDW FDQ DIIHFW WKH SXUFKDVH RI WKHLU KRPH
3.
:H RIIHU WKH IROORZLQJ ÂżQDQFLQJ RSWLRQV
WHO IS ELIGIBLE to apply?
IF you live in the Nanaimo or Parksville Regions and are unemployed or in receipt of a lay off notice and: 1) Currently have a regular Employment Insurance claim established OR your beneďŹ t period has ended within the previous 36 months; OR 2) Have established a parental Employment Insurance claim in the previous 60 months AND i) were paid special beneďŹ ts under section 22 or 23 during the beneďŹ t period. ii) subsequently withdrew from active participation in the labour force to care for one or more of your new-born children or one or more children placed with you for the purpose of adoption. iii) you are seeking to re-enter the labour force. 3) Your Return to Work Action Plan* identiďŹ es the barrier(s) preventing you from gaining work and identiďŹ es that the training requested is the most direct route to resolve the barrier in order to return to work. 4) You are a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident. Information sessions to review eligibility and the application process are offered regularly.
Âť 3UH $SSURYDOV Âť 3URSHUW\ 3XUFKDVHV Âť /LQHV RI &UHGLW Âť &RQVWUXFWLRQ /RDQV Âť &KDOOHQJHG &UHGLW Âť 6HOI HPSOR\HG
Âť 'HEW &RQVROLGDWLRQ Âť 5HÂżQDQFLQJ Âť 0RUWJDJH 5HQHZDOV Âť &RPPHUFLDO Âť 1HZ WR &DQDGD 3URJUDPV Âť 5HYHUVH 0RUWJDJLQJ
4.
:H KDYH DFFHVV WR PRUH WKDQ OHQGHUV WR VKRS \RXU mortgage
5.
0RUWJDJH %URNHU VHUYLFHV DUH SDLG E\ OHQGHUV ,Q DOO EXW FKDOOHQJHG FUHGLW FDVHV
:H 0DNH Mortgages Easy...
*Resource centres in your community provide Return to Work Action Plans. Detailed information and applications are available at:
Really Easy!
101- 360 Selby St., Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R5 Tel: 250-714-0006 www.ambered.com 203 - 64 Station St., Duncan, BC V9L 1M4 Tel: 250-715-0999 Funded in whole or part through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.
Northridge Center
Elaine ElainePeligren Peligren
250-816-3130 CCell: ell: 250-816-3130
7XUQHU 5G 1DQDLPR %& 9 7 -
Tim Peligren Lynda Larsen Cell: 250-713-6123 250-228-5558
Nanaimo’s car share association growing Just 12 weeks after the launch of its service, Nanaimo CarShare Cooperative welcomed its 20th member. Protection Island resident Denise Bonin recently joined the non-profit association, whose members share the use of a 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback. “Our family owns one car, but we need two on occasion. By joining Nanaimo CarShare, we avoid the huge cost of owning a second vehicle and, since we live on Protection, parking it in Nanaimo,� said Bonin. The milestone is an important one for the co-operative, said Kurt Fischer, who along with Barbara Johnston and Louise Hamilton make up the group’s board of directors. “Carsharing can be found in most large cities and many mid-sized cities in Canada and the U.S., and Nanaimo is showing that it works well here too,� said Fischer, who played a key role in the planning, launch and management of the 1,000-member Hourcar carsharing organization in Minnesota. Nanaimo CarShare keeps its Versa at the south end of Port Place Mall downtown, a short walk from a well-served bus stop on Front Street and the Protection and Gabriola Island ferry terminals. It’s popular with island residents who can avoid hefty vehicle ferry fares, ferry lineups, and parking costs, when they come into the city. And even then, says Fischer, there is still plenty of prime time use available. C o n s e q u e n t l y, Nanaimo CarShare members don’t use the Versa anywhere near as much as private car owners use their vehicles. That means the co-operative can accommodate many more members, he says. And as demand grows, the plan calls for a second car to be added to the duty roster. For more information, please go to nanaimocarshare.ca, phone 250-741-4141, or e-mail NanaimoCarShare Info@gmail.com.
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Summer Sale $399
TGL MDN928
$249
TGL 1059PC
$69
KUZ 41311 B
$69
KUZ 41311 W
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Storewide savings from the leaders in lighting Sale on now thru Sept. 3rd
$399
$279
KUZ 42154C
KUZ 31873
$399
$179
DAI 189-24-PC
TGL 8703
$59
$39 $
TGL PND801 BK
TGL 5111
$69
20%
CAN IVL257A03
20%
off All Mirrors Reg. priced in-stock items only
$49
CAN IVL257A02
Reg. priced in-stock items only
TY
#
1 2011
NAN NEWS BUAIMO LLETIN
TH E
Dozens to choose from! ST OF THE C I BE
off All Table & Floor Lamps
DESIGN
SELECTION
WWW.MCLARENLIGHTING.COM 2520 BOWEN ROAD NANAIMO 250.758.0138
VALUE
11
12
NEWS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Lily of the Desert
Aloe Vera, The Original Super Juice Benefits include: • Promoting healthy digestion throughout the entire digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, and the colon. • Helping to restore and promote regularity. 946ml Juice and Gel • Supports normal muscle, tissue, and joint functions. • Helps maintain healthy gums, mouth, and throat environment. • Effective for minor abrasions, acne, burns, cold sores, cuts, dry skin, insect bites, scrapes, skin moisturizer, and sunburn.
SAVE 25%
AOR
Feast on our Local Bounty!
Triphlax Promotes regularity, helps support bile secrection, digestion and healthy intestinal lining.
Fresh Local Figs have arrived! Local Carrots from Gabriola are right behind.
SAVE 20% 100 vegi-caps
New Roots
Chill Pills Improve your concentration, reduce your stress levels, calm your nerves.
SAVE 30% $16.99 30’s
Bach
Rescue Remedy
Helps provide a calming effect in situations of stress or anxiety.
$8.99 10 ml
Blueberries from Jacobs Farm are big and juicy, get ‘em while they last!
NutriStart
Lettuces from Shaw BioFarm are enormous. Berry Point Farm Apples have begun for another season!
Adrenal Start
Designed to naturally rebuild your adrenal glands. Stimulant free.
$25.99 120’s
Kiju
Tofurky
Organic Juice Boxes
Vegan Deli Slices
Assorted
Annie’s Homegrown
Assorted Pasta Meals
2 for $5.00
$2.38
$1.98
Amy’s Kitchen
Envirokidz
Barbaras Bakery
Organic Burritos
Organic Crispy Rice Cereal Bars
Fig
4/200 ml
$2.28-$2.58 156-170 g
156 g
$2.98
168 g
NtBtStLtFtUtT 6560 Metral Drive • Nanaimo 250-390-1955
Fair exhibitionist Lauren Bush of Nanaimo competes in the semifinals of the Adults Divison at the Fair at the PNE Star Showdown Monday. The annual summer fair, an end of summer tradition for generations of British Columbians, features more than 700 shows, exhibits and attractions that are free with admission. The 2011 Fair at the PNE runs daily until Labour Day, Sept. 5.
NDP to choose candidate Members of Parksville-Qualicum provincial NDP constituency association will nominate their candidate for the next provincial election at a meeting on Sept. 18 at Parksville Community Centre. The meeting is slated from noon to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, but only those who live in the constituency and have held NDP memberships for at least 90 days are eligible to vote in the nomination process. The Parksville-Qualicum constituency includes most of north Nanaimo as well as Nanoose, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Contenders for the nomination are Qualicum Beach councillor Barry Avis, Nanaimo school district trustee Andrea Bonkowsi and 2009 candidate Leanne Salter.
How do you spell Savings?
170 g
Bars
$2.18
340 g
SALE PRICES IN EFFECT FROM August 26-September 8, 2011. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
Monday - Friday 9 to 7 Saturday 9 to 6 Sunday 11 to 5
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
visit us at: www.islandnatural.ca
F
L
Y
E
R
L
A
N D
STORES • FLYERS • DEALS COUPONS • BROCHURES • CATALOGUES CONTESTS • PRODUCTS
Save time, save money.
Visit our other Black Press sites
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Come to Country Club Mall or Nanaimo North Town Centre to get your FREE Laptop with home internet activation
You want it, we’ve got it. iPhone 4 16GB 1
$99
3 year term on any $50 plan
Pair iPhone 4 with the Student 55+ Flex plan to get the most from your mobile experience.
STUDENT 55+ FLEX plan
$55
per month2
$649 No term
Up to 1GB3 of ex data that automatically adapts to your data usage to avoid overages Up to 200 local anytime minutes Unlimited Nationwide calling to your 10 Faves4 Unlimited text, picture & video messaging5 Unlimited local night and weekend calling starting at 6pm Tethering at no extra charge
Country Club Mall 250-729-4941
Nanaimo North Town Centre 250-729-0200
SEE STORE FOR DETAILS
13
14
NEWS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Threatened strike avoided by social services workers BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN
CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Chance encounter A head-on collision between a Hyundai Accent and a Chevy pickup snarls traffic on Departure Bay Road at the corner of Bay Street last week. The crash happened about 4 p.m. The woman driving the Hyundai and the male driver of the truck were the sole occupants and were uninjured.
About 160 Nanaimo workers in the community social services sector avoided job action. A tentative agreement was reached between Community Social Services Bargaining Association and the employers’ association, averting job action by 15,000 workers across the province. The nine member unions in the bargaining association walked away from the bargaining table at the beginning of April and began taking strike votes shortly thereafter. Members returned an 82 per cent strike mandate at the end of May. After a lengthy process of determining what services would be maintained as essential during a strike, the association
ONE HOUR OPTICAL
SALE 2 for 1 EYEGLASSES UNTIL SEPT. 11TH
or
$
00
100
OFF
COMPLETE SET OF EYEGLASSES
reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
*some restrictions apply
Back to School
FREE LENSES
with the purchase of a child’s frame 2 pairs of glassess - $199 00 (1 clear, 1 sunglass)
COME SEE OUR NEW LOOK *Free Vision Examinations* NANAIMO Island Living, Island Style
was poised for strike action when the deal was reached. Oliver Rohlfs, a spokesman for the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, which represents more than 10,000 workers in the sector, said the agreement includes enhanced job security for workers and a $600,000, one-time retraining grant to help workers upgrade skills or find other employment. He said one of the union’s concerns was better security for workers, particularly those who work in adult group homes – many have closed or had contracts re-tendered in an effort to save money. If a new agency wins the contract, the tentative agreement enables workers to move to the new group home with all of their rights intact, whereas before an employee had no rights with the new agency, said Rohlfs. Improved language around bumping, job selection and bullying are also part of the tentative agreement. “It’s about protecting people who have experience in the sector,” he said. “There’s a real retention issue.” What is not included in the new agreement is a wage increase, which was never on the table. “Not having a wage increase … makes this deal a bit of a tough sell to our members,” said Rohlfs, adding that community social service workers are the lowest paid of all workers in the broad public sector and have been falling further and further behind. The association bargains on behalf of workers in social service organizations such as group homes, shelters, supported housing, sexual assault centres, victims’ services, transition houses, child care centres, crisis lines, and programs for counselling, rehabilitation, employment training, outreach, advocacy and referral services. Nanaimo members include about 110 Canadian Union of Public Employees workers at the Nanaimo Association for Community Living and about 50 B.C. Government and Services Employees’ Union workers at several local agencies, including Clay Tree Society. Rohlfs said the association will know by the end of September if workers accept the deal – the bargaining committee is recommending members ratify it. Sandi Case, director of human resources and labour relations with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association, said the association is pleased with the outcome of the 22-month negotiation process. “It ended on a positive note, which we hope will lead to improved labour relations in the future,” she said.
250.390.2444
WWW.VISIONSOPTICAL.COM
What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 250-753-0788 or by e-mail: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to spell out your first and last names. BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY AUGUST 19 AND 26 CORPORATE FLYER On the August 19 and August 26 flyer, please note that the Best Buy Trade-In Event, which runs from August 19 to September 1, EXCLUDES all open box and clearance items. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
DISCOVERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.com
The Right Time Is Right NOW! NOW OW! O W Train for a well paid career in Healthcare, Business, Web or Trades.
250-740-0115 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com
NEWS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
15
Sockeye salmon getting tested for radiation BY JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
Returning sockeye salmon will be tested to determine if this year’s run was contaminated by radiation picked up in the North Pacific from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said sampling of salmon and other fish will continue through August and September. The agency expects the tests, planned since June, will show radiation in B.C.-caught salmon is well below levels that would prompt federal action, but calls it a prudent measure to reaffirm its safety for both domestic and export markets. “We have tested air quality, domestic milk and foods imported from Japan,� CFIA spokesperson Alice D’Anjou said. “No harmful levels of radiation have been detected, and we do not expect this situation to change when fish are tested.� Results will be posted on the CFIA website as they become
NEWS BULLETIN FILE
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said sampling of salmon and other fish will continue through August and September to test for radiation levels.
available. Fraser River sockeye migrate far out into the Pacific, as far west as the Bering Sea, although they were likely on their way back to B.C. when multiple Japanese reactors damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami released radiation through the air and contaminated seawater. Salmon biologist and activist
Alexandra Morton supports the testing. “My feeling is, yeah, let’s check,� she said. “A massive amount of radiation was released into the water and air. There’s been radiation readings in seaweed in North Vancouver. I do think it should be investigated.� On Aug. 11, Health Canada removed nine extra radiation
detectors that had been installed in B.C. and the Yukon in response to the Fukushima disaster, saying radiation levels continue to be within background levels and there’s no cause for concern. A professor at Simon Fraser University, who also gauged radiation levels in B.C. and found nothing of concern, supports Ottawa’s decision to scale back. “We haven’t seen any increased levels,� Kris Starosta said. “Monitoring is very expensive and time consuming.� Claims have circulated on social media this summer that authorities hid the true extent of Canadians’ exposure to Japanese radiation. One recent media report pointed to big “spikes� of Iodine-131 detected by a federal monitoring station at Sidney on Vancouver Island. For seven days in March, that station did measure Iodine131 at readings at least 100 times higher than normal, according to Health Canada data. But Iodine-131 is just one radioisotope and a small component of
the overall degree of radiation exposure B.C. residents get from various background sources. “The resulting dose from any radionuclides detected following the Fukushima event represents only a tiny fraction of the total background radiation dose that Canadians normally receive and does not pose a health risk,� Health Canada assistant deputy minister Hilary Geller said in a statement. A broader measurement of radiation exposure also posted on Health Canada’s website show the daily doses measured in March and April at B.C. sites remained roughly in line with the average readings from 2010. The Burnaby station measured total daily exposures between 0.47 and 0.54 microsieverts in the postFukushima weeks, compared to its average 2010 reading of 0.49. People get much more radiation from a dental X-ray (10 microsieverts), a cross-country jet flight (30 microsieverts) or a CT scan (at least 5,000 microsieverts). editor@nanaimobulletin.com
Summer Window
Makeover
Until September 30th, trade in your energy wasting windows and save up to $150 off the cost of Centra’s ecoSMART windows with Centra’s summer savings program* & Government Grants.**
$10,000 Showroom locations: -BOHMFZ t 7BODPVWFS t ,FMPXOB ,BNMPPQT t 7JDUPSJB t Nanaimo BC Mainland
WII N D OW W OWS WS E X T E R I OR S W I N DOWS R E STOR AT I ONS EX T ERIO RS
RESTO R ATIONS TRUST EXPERIENCE
TRUST EXPERIENCE
1.888.534.3333 Centra.ca
-JNJUFE UJNF PòFS .JOJNVN XJOEPX PSEFS GPS TJHOFE XJOEPXT JOTUBMMBUJPO DPOUSBDU CFUXFFO +VOF 1 BOE 4FQ $FOUSB %JTDPVOU XJMM CF TVCUSBDUFE EJSFDUMZ GSPN ZPVS JOWPJDF 0òFS BWBJMBCMF GPS MJNJUFE UJNF BOE TVCKFDU UP DIBOHF PS DBODFMMBUJPO XJUIPVU OPUJDF 4FF XFCTJUF $FOUSB DB GPS DPNQMFUF EFUBJMT 5IJT JT B NBJM JO SFCBUF 5P EFUFSNJOF UIF FMJHJCJMJUZ PG BO VQHSBEF VOEFS UIF -JWFTNBSU #$ &óDJFODZ *ODFOUJWF 1SPHSBN XJOEPXT NVTU CF POF FOFSHZ [POF IJHIFS UIBO SFRVJSFE GPS NBYJNVN EJTDPVOU $POUBDU -JWFTNBSU # $ BU FóDJFODZJODFOUJWFT!HPW CD DB PS DBMM 5P EFUFSNJOF UIF FMJHJCJMJUZ PG BO VQHSBEF VOEFS UIF 'FEFSBM &DP&OFSHZ 3FUSPÜU 1SPHSBN $POUBDU /BUVSBM 3FTPVSTFT $BOBEB BU PFF OSDBO HD DB SFTJEFOUJBM QFSTPOBM HSBOUT DGN PS DBMM TU
UI
16
COMMUNITY
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Inbrief
Residents respond with dozens of sewing machines To the Editor, On July 12, the Nanaimo News Bulletin ran an article, School seeks sewing machines, for the Nanaimo Sewing School in Guyana. The response from the Nanaimo-Parksville community has been tremendous with 40 sewing machines collected so far. I would like to send a heartfelt thanks to all those who have donated sewing machines. I would also like to thank Joyce Morrison, who has made significant contribution since the start of the project in 2009, as well as all the friends and the Rotary Club of Parksville A.M. who have made cash donations used to ship the machines to Guyana and purchase the fabrics and supplies needed. The completed uniforms are donated to the poor students in the
city scene
Families needed for TV cookoff Producers of the international television series Family Cook Off want to know if families can handle the heat in the kitchen. The 12-part half-hour competitive cooking series is currently looking for families who think they have what it takes to out cook the competition. Two families of four compete under time constraints to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert, and then wait for the judges to crown the champion. The series is scheduled to be shot in Vancouver and families must be available between Aug. 27 and Sept. 4. Travel and accommodation will be provided. Families are asked to submit their entry with a family photo, recipe suggestions and a short paragraph on why they think their team is the next great Canadian family of cooks. Video footage of families cooking together will also be accepted. For more information, please go to www.food network.ca/about/casting call.html.
APPLAUSE primary schools. The Nanaimo Sewing School has already conducted two classes in Guyana; the first in 20092010 and the second in 2010-2011. The third class is scheduled to begin Aug. 29 and concludes on Dec. 10. The school’s projects have multiple benefits and are sustained at the local level in the communities by non-governmental organizations. The women acquire the skills to measure, cut and sew school uniforms and maintain their sewing machines. Upon graduation, they receive a sewing machine, providing the opportunity to utilize the new skills in their future. Andra Thakur Nanaimo Sewing School
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Cash for kids Solomon Ali, left, and Kelly Raymond, child life specialist at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, enjoy a little fun in the hospital’s pediatric playroom. Ali donated $145 in cash gifts from his sixth birthday party to the pediatric unit at NRGH.
Paddlers support hospital foundation The Angels Abreast dragonboat team has been paddling together for 11 years, playing a pivotal part in the battle against cancer in Nanaimo. Made up largely of breast cancer survivors, the team contributes essential funds to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation each year to purchase vital equipment for diagnosing and treating breast cancer in central
Vancouver Island women. In July, the group presented $1,800 toward the $35,000 cost of a new wireless sentinel probe for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The probe helps treat tumors in specific lymph nodes. The funds were raised with help from the Nanaimo Clippers hockey team as players offered pink jerseys for auction and donated the proceeds.
Capsulated National & International News! Pick up your free copy at these locations, Tuesday thru Friday: NANAIMO SOUTH NANAIMO A&W Buckerfields Chase River Arms Pub Chase River Medical Centre Co-op Moose Lodge Country Grocer Dairy Queen Days Inn Harbour Diplomat Hotel Good Samaritan Society Harbour Days Inn Life Labs Liquor Barn McDonald’s MGM Restaurant Mohawk Patricia Pub Petro Can Southgate Restaurant Serious Coffee Smittys Value Lodge/Motel CENTRAL NANAIMO 7-11 A&W/Co Op Gas Academy of Learning Acme Food Company Alexandra’s Bistro Amriko’s Restaurant Beban Golf Course Beban Park Social Center Bocca’s Coffee Shop Boys & Girls Club Br 10 Legion Br 256 Legion Buccaneer Inn Bulletin Newspaper Cambie Hotel Restaurant Central Drugs, Beban CIBC Co-op Gas Bar Coast Hotel Commercial St. Café Coyote Café
Departure Bay BC Ferry Dogwood Village Dufferin Place Esso Gas Station Fairview Store Foundry Pub Gabriola Ferry Gilly B’s Restaurant Harbour Air Harbour City Laundromat Howard Johnson Hotel Ilios Mediterranean Restaurant Iron Wok BBQ Restaurant Island Kia Island Vet Clinic Java Expressions Jingle Pot General Store Jingle Pot Liquor Store Jingle Pot Pub Katz Martini Lounge KFC Kiwanis House/Lodge Landlubber Liquor Laundromat Lila’s Specialty Bakery Little Caesars Pizza London Drugs McDonalds Madrona X-Ray Clinic Mambo’s Pizza Manhattan Family Restaurant Manzavinos Millers Pub Moby Dick Lodge/Marina Modern Café Mohawk Mr Lube Mrs Riches Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Nanaimo Bakery Nanaimo Daily News Nanaimo Golf Club Nanaimo Hospital Nanaimo Toyota Nauticals
Oak Tree Manor Payless Gas Station Perkins Coffee Pharmasave Pirate Fish & Chips Pizza Hut Port-O-Call Motel Protection Island Ferry Quality Foods Quarterway Liquor Store Quarterway Pub Quiznos Salvation Army Thrift Store Save On Food Gas Bar Save On Foods Screaming Fish & Fly Seair Seaview Husky Select Mortgage Corp. Shoppers Drug Mart Smoke Shop Sprottshaw Starbucks Stones Marina Subway Superette Super Save Gas Tea On Quay Tempo Gas Terminal Esso The Granary Restaurant The Painted Turtle The Palace Hotel Tiffany’s Restaurant Tina’s Café Thrifty Foods Travel Lodge V.I. Library Westcoast Air White Spot Restaurant Woodlands Convenience St. NORTH NANAIMO 7-11 ABC Country Restaurant Art Knapp Plantland Berwick on the Lake Black Bear Pub
Boston Pizza Budget Brake & Muffler Busy Bubble Laundry Mat Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Gas Bar Chapters China Wok Restaurant Co-op Gas Bar Carrot on the Run City Bus Depot Coastal Water Store Country Club Centre Dairy Queen (Can. Tire Plaza) Dairy Queen (Country Club) Deerwood Estates Delicado’s Dollar Giant Store Dusenbury Fountaintire Galaxy Motors Golden Inn Grand Hotel Great Canadian Oil Change Hammond Bay Shell Harbourview VW Harris Mitsubishi Haz Beans Home Depot Island Natural Market Jumping Jiminy’s Kal Tire Kelsey’s Restaurant Knots Cafe Lakeside Gardens Latteo’s London Drugs Long Lake Chateau Long Lake Physiotherapy Clinic McDonald’s Michaels Midas More Than Movies Nanaimo Sausage House Nanaimo Seniors Village Nellies Dutch Deli New China Restaurant
Newcastle Nissan Northgate Liquor North Nanaimo Town Centre Origin Retirement Panago Pizza Parkway Automotive Pier 97 Pita Pit Pizza Hut Quality Foods Quizno’s Subs Regional District Office Ricky’s All Day Grill Saigon Kitchen Save On Foods Serious Coffee Shell (Hammond Bay) Shoppers Drug Mart Sow’s Ear Medical Centre Starbucks Steve Marshall Ford Subway Superstore Superstore Gas Bar Sushi Eh Sushi To Go Swiss Chalet Taco Time Tania’s Tea House on Rutherford Teriyaki Experience Thrifty Foods Trojan Collision Urban Beet VI Library Main Building Wal-Mart (Lottery Booth) Wellington Liquor Store Wheaton Pontiac White Spot Woodgrove Centre Woodgrove Chrysler Zellers
Qualicum Chamber/Visitor Centre PHARMACIES Parksville Pharmasave Qualicum Pharmasave Shopper’s Drug Mart FITNESS CENTRES Body Sculptors Fitness RESTAURANTS/PUBS /COFFEE HOUSES A & W Restaurant Bailey’s In The Village Boston Pizza Dairy Queen Deez Bar & Grill French Creek Pub Joey’s Only Seafood McDonald’s Munchy Business Ollivander’s Cafe Pacific Brimm Qualicum Bakery Quizno’s Subs Rod & Gun Hotel Pub Smitty’s Restaurant Tim Horton RETAIL STORES Central Builders Wembley Mall Merchants GROCERY/FOOD STORES Coombs General Store Errington Store French Creek Marina Store Kim’s Corner Store Qualicum Foods Quality Foods Save On Foods Shoppers Grocery Cornerr Store Stop and Shop Temple Food Store Thrifty Foods REAL ESTATE Craig Bay Estates PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM Q GAS STATIONS PUBLIC CENTRES Husky Station Parksville Civic Centre Qualicum Beach Legion #76 Mid-Island Co-Op
AUTOMOTIVE Payless Gas Qualicum Petro Can (Village Garage) Shell Station OTHER SERVICES Morningstar Golf Cllub Paradise Mini Golf
Make it aD Daily habit. Take Why pay one home more? and read it. You’ll like it EW
Province |
N Your Message Could Be...
Vancouver citizens use social media to hunt down riot suspects online.
[3]
Face of the day...
HERE!
Canada Post says union workers will still deliver social assistance cheques.
Contact:
[4]
Lisa Rickwood
Champions |
250.734.4636
Zdeno Chara and the Bruins bring Lord Stanley’s mug back to Boston.
or lisar@nanaimobulletin.com
FREE
VISION EXAMIN ATIONS ON SITE!
World | Turkey plans to send food aid across the border to help feed stranded Syrian refugees. [5]
Canada |
(AGES 19-64)
Manager: Brenda
‘We make it perfectly clear
in about an hour’
NANAIMO
[10]
250-390-2444
Business: RIM plan s to cut jobs
www.visionsoptic
after quarterly profifits fell
free
al.com
to $695M [9]
Friday
17 June 2011
A world of news right at home…
PROVINCE, CITY TO REVIEW RIOT AFTERMATH
TOM FLETCHER
(Black Press)
Solicitor General Shirley Bond’s pre-game plea to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouv er Canucks’ hopes for the Stanley Cup Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and reassess their crowd control strategy. At a tense news conferen ce with fire offi ficials yesterday, Vancouv er Police Chief Jim Chu said will be multiple reviews there response to the Stanley of the Rioter s vandal Cup riot of ize an unmar ked BOAZ JOSEPH/BLACK 2011, including the PRESS Vancouver after big question of the Canucks’ loss police car in downt own whether the city should on Wednesday. abandon the practice of encourag Lessons learned from the 1994 ing thousands the tradition of the Stanley Cup riot of people to gather helped get the situ2010 downtown. Huge crowds of drunkenOlympics. ation under control RCMP and Abbotsfo in half the time rd Police spectators with camera as the events of 17 reinforcements, sent phones delayed years ago, Chu in after police and fire crews said, and police were post-game crowds turned violent, from dealing with the looting and burning stopping many more rioters took three hours to stop extensive and hangers-on. . Vancouver Mayor damage and looting Chu identifi fied the key Gregor Robin downtown ertson identifi tors as the same group perpetrastores. A strategy fied “a small group of “meet and of “anarof troublemakers” as chists and criminal greet” by police crowd the primary cause. s” who disrupted control units the 2010 Olympic Premier Christy with people watchin s. They are opporClark told CKNW g on giant TV radio yesterday that tunists, looking for screens had little deterrent effect. the review has big crowds to to focus on social hide their activitie As the mayhem was media, and use s, he said. covered on new technology to live television, Bond Police did not anticipa identify urged thoute people the full caught in video and impact of wireless sands of picture-s still images. napping spectasocial media on crowds, invited tors to go home. “We have to make sure that the to gather at hard-core group downtown “live sites” of troublemakers to watch in is punished,” Clark said.
Vaneesh Dass Ext. 222
Still Looking for a James Snider Ext. 223
#101 - 1801 Bowen
• www.mortgagedo or.com
250-755-3014 *Rates are subject
to ch hange without
notice.
TORONTO (Canadian
Press)
A tentative collectiv e agreement ending by Air Canada front a strike counter staff includes increases, but it will wage be up to an arbitrato contentious dispute r to settle a over pension plans for new hires. Canadian Auto Workers union presiden Lewenza said the tentative deal includes t Ken wages and addresse higher s quality of life and raised by workers other issues . But he said the agreement does not settle the issue of defi fined benefi fit pensions – the major stumbling block in the negotiat ions. Lewenza said the union sion issue to an arbitrato agreed to send the penr in order to minimiz strain on the 3,800 e the workers who were on strike. “For us to prolong the hirees would absolute strike as a result of future ly make no sense at this time but it will give us an opportunity in future years to bargain on behalf of those The tentative agreeme new hires,” Lewenza said. nt means customer service agents and other staff who walked off the job Tuesday will return to work today. The main sticking point in the dispute pension plans, with was over Air Canada wanting new hires on a defi to put fined contribution plan versus a defined fi benefi fit pension. Defi fined benefi fit plans provide retirees with a predictable income, but they expose employe rs to additional costs pension funds doesn’t if their have enough money promised benefits. to pay fi With defi the company’s contribu fined contribution plans, tion is limited to tiated amount and a set, negopayouts to retirees depend on the performance of the underlying investm ents.
Rest Your Eyes & Your Wallet
Great Mortgage Rate
Road, Nanaimo, B.C.
AIR CAAN NAAAD DA, WORKERS MAKE A DEAL
?
5 YEAR FIXED
3.59%
5 YEAR VARIABLE (currently)
2.10%
*Rates are subject to
change without notice.
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
17
Red Door Yoga opening the door to wellness Red Door Yoga® is one of the oldest yoga studios in town, and its longevity has been well-earned. The studio was founded in 2004 by Kavita Maharaj, whose father, a traditionally practicing yogi, introduced her to the practice over 25 years ago. Her lineage in this ancient tradition has been buttressed by a vast wealth of modern scientific knowledge, making her one of the most sought after yoga teachers around. Kavita is also the director and head teacher of the Red Door Yoga® School – a school so well-known for its quality that students from across the province travel here be trained as yoga instructors and teachers to the standard of international recognition.
ADVERTISING FEATURE The Red Door Yoga® Teaching Team consists of teachers that have been personally trained and hand-picked by Kavita. They have been chosen for their commitment to a yogic lifestyle, dedication to quality teaching, and wide skill-set. Over the years, Red Door Yoga® has become known for rehabilitative work – working in alliance with local medical and health practitioners, providing comprehensive and effective support to students along the road to recovery. The studio also stands apart in their
research work. Red Door Yoga® works with clinics and universities to further official research into the uses and benefits of yoga practice for issues such as multiple sclerosis (MS), anxiety disorders, and attention deficit disorders. Their research directly benefits members of the local and global community, setting the stage for other studios to continue the practical work. As of September, Red Door Yoga® will be opening their new studio space at 7282 Aulds Road, Lantzville, BC. They’ll be offering free classes from September 6 to 11. To attend, register online today at www.reddooryoga.ca.
6 Days of
FREE YOGA September 6 to 11 Register today... and join us for the GRAND OPENING of
YOUR New Yoga Studio
7282 Aulds Road, Lantzville, BC | www.reddooryoga.ca | kavita@reddooryoga.ca | 250.751.1458
18
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
arts AND ENTERTAINMENT
Experience the difference that Quality makes!
Artist Gu Xiong draws inspiration from the world’s rivers for his installation at Nanaimo Art Gallery
Migration metaphors A
n installation using the Fraser River in B.C. and the Yangtze River in China as a personal metaphor for migration and identity goes on display at the campus Nanaimo Art Gallery. Gu Xiong’s mixed-media installation, called Waterscapes Migration on Vancouver Island opens Sept.
9 and is on display until Jan. 8. Drawn out of his own experience as a migrant to Canada from China, the work also builds on his current research with individuals living and working on the rivers’ banks. Xiong considers the history of each river as a route for colonization,
migration and movements toward global uncertainty. The installation is comprised of photographs, an imaginary map and a metaphorical river of more than 1,500 small white boats which flow from outside to inside the museum space. Through the exhibit, Xiong poses the question, “How can different cultures intertwine through personal journeys, and move together into a new space?” Xiong, a multi-media artist who now lives in Canada, works with painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, video, digital imagery, text, performance art and
installation. Xiong received his master’s degree from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing, China. In Canada, he twice attended the Banff Centre for the Arts as artist-in-residence, in addition to many other colleges and universities in Canada, the United States and China. He has served on Canada Council, the Governor General Awards Jury for Visual Arts, Media Art and Architecture, Canada Council Visual Art Grant Jury, Seattle Arts Commission Jury, BC Arts Council Jury, and Vancouver Foundation Jury. As associate professor in the department of art
history, visual art and theory at the University of British Columbia, Xiong is engaged in the disciplines of installation, painting, drawing, photography and contemporary art theory. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, including more than 40 solo exhibitions and three public art commissions. Xiong’s practice centers on the creation of a hybrid identity arising from the integration of different cultural origins. Through the critical angle of visual art, his work encompasses sociology, geography, economics, politics, and literature, as well as the dynamics of globalization, local cul-
TOTAL
TOP>> PICKS
U AS CHOSEN BY YO
Sale p prices in effect Sat. Aug. 27 until Mon. Sept. 5, 2011 PRO ICON™
$350 OFF 139998
$150 OFF 149999
Front-load laundry pair with AST.
TrioTM/MC 21.9 cu. ft. French door refrigerator g with bottom freezer drawer.
4 cu. ft. washerr with 10 wash cycles y & direct-drive motor. #49052.
Internal filtered water dispenser. Ice maker in freezer.
7.3 cu. ft. dryer y r with 6 drying options. #89052.
HURRY IN TODAY!
ture and identity politics, through which he constitutes an amalgamation of multiple cultural histories and seeks to create an entirely new identity. The construction of a new level of being is Gu Xiong’s primary interest. Opening reception is set for Sept. 9, 5-7 p.m. Xiong will give a free artist’s talk Sept. 30 at noon. Free tours, led by gallery docent Marie Egan will take place Oct. 22, 1 p.m., and Nov. 19, 1 p.m. The gallery seeks volunteers to help with the installation of Xiong’s exhibit. Dates for installation are today (Aug. 25), 12:30-5 p.m.; Friday (Aug. 26) and Aug. 29-31 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers for any, some or all days would be appreciated. No art experience is required to help with the installation. For more information, please call 250-740-6350.
Sears reg. 1649.99.
Sears reg. 1749.98 total for the pair.
Black and stainless steel also on sale
Pedestals shown also available. Silver also on sale
R2684 CC084F4 A K
2649052
TOP>> PICKS
R4684 CC084F5 A K
4679322
AS CHOSEN BY YOU
SEARS Commercial pricing on Major Appliances. General Contractors come see a Sears Associate in our Major Appliance Department for a Commercial Quote on Appliances for your Development Project *See instore for details.
Nanaimo N anaaimo N North o Town Centre 250-756-4111
ARTS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Thursday, August 25, 2011
19
49th Parallel’s
The Other Place Garden Centre Come see what Great Things we’ve got!
Casting call Steven Willcock, left, and Tyler Blake entertain themselves by jamming on guitars as they wait in line to audition for a role as an extra in the movie Autumn Frost, shooting in the Nanaimo area in early October. Hundreds of hopefuls lined the block around the Coast Bastion Inn Saturday afternoon.
Large Selection
Wind Chimes
30% Off
FELICE CAVALOTTI participates in book launch party.
I
Italian history and culture will be celebrated at the Nanaimo Museum Sunday (Aug. 28) with the launch of historical author Lynne Bowen’s latest book. Whoever Gives Us Bread recounts the history of Italian immigrants in B.C., particularly their contributions to building communities like Nanaimo, Trail and Fernie. Italian immigrants started to come in the 1860s via San Francisco to escape poverty. The decision to focus on Italians in B.C. was sparked by a trip to Italy with her husband in the 1990s.
Researching the book over the past 10 years gave Bowen the perfect excuse to visit Italy and savour the country’s cultural delights. Whoever Gives Us Bread is Bowen’s sixth book on B.C. history, her previous titles focusing on coal mining, Robert Dunsmuir and settlers. The Felice Cavalotti Lodge, one of the oldest Italian clubs in B.C., presents a variety of Italian food and games during the book launch, such as the sweet treat crostoli, fresh sausauges and card games Cava Camiza and Tressette. The sausauges will be mixed and stuffed in the morning, barbecued in the afternoon and sold for $2 a piece. The lodge was formed in Extension in 1900 as a mutual
Tell us what you think! E-mail your comments to:
editor@nanaimobulletin.com
Quickfacts
Plant Pots
30% Off
The Other Place
3D - 1824 Cedar Rd, Cedar, BC Behind 49th Grocery Store between Extreme Video and Cedar Hairdressing
250-722-7205
DEMXX SALES YARD
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
CEDAR DECKING
RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
Book celebrates Italian history
Ceramic
5/4 x 4 - 50¢ / LF 5/4 x 5 - 50¢ / LF 5/4 x 6 - 85¢ / LF
T&G DOUGLAS FIR 3 x 6 - $2.75 / LF 4 x 6 - $3.75 / LF
LYNNE BOWEN book launch at Nanaimo Museum Sunday (Aug. 28), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-753-1821.
aid society. It offered social activities and support to new immigrants with help finding housing, work and language assistance. Events run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Bowen’s presentation at 1 p.m. Whoever Gives Us Bread is available at local bookstores and the museum. For more information, please call Bobbi Williamson at 250-753-1821 or visit www. lynnebowen.ca.
NEW and Used Building Material 1688 Alberni Hwy., Coombs Tel. 250-954-0296 www.demxx.com MON-SAT 8AM-5PM, SUN 9AM-5PM
I love the
because... “I just love everything. Nanaimo Athletic Club is MY gym”
Home Outfitters kitchen bed bath SUPERSTORE
Fri., Aug. 26th through Thurs., Sept. 1st, 2011
Wendy, Member #2104
• • • • DO-IT-YOURSELF-SALE! Home Outfitters kitchen bed bath SUPERSTORE
20%0FF any single regular priced item. *
OR evenrr! e betttte
No Initiation Fees No Sales People No Pressure Sales No Harassing Phone Calls
A NonIntimidating Family Fitness Centre!
Clip and save on 1 regular priced in-store item!
25%0FF
any* single regular priced item when you use your HBC† MasterCard® or HBC Credit Card.
*To redeem, please surrender this original coupon to the cashier. Only one coupon per customer. This coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or credit offer and is valid on regular priced merchandise only and cannot be used in connection with any previous purchases. Licensed departments, Saeco, Dyson, HBC Gift Cards Point of Sale Activation Cards and Gift Registry online are excluded. HBC reserves the right to dishonour and confiscate any coupon(s) which in its sole opinion have been copied, altered, forged or obtained through unauthorized sources. Refunds for purchase(s) made using this coupon will be reduced to the value of the coupon as indicated on the sales receipt. This coupon has no cash value. † Registered trademark of Hudson’s Bay Company. ®MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. Credit is extended by Capital One. ©2011 Capital One. Capital One is a registered trademark. All trademarks used herein are owned by the respective entities. All rights reserved. Valid Friday, August 26th through Thursday, September 1st, 2011.
Hurry in for Best Selection!!! In-stock merchandise only.
Live better. Spend less.
TM
6950 Island Hwy., Nanaimo (250) 390-1479 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-9:00 Sat 9:30-6:00 Sun 10:00-6:00
1451 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo 250.716.1111 www.nanaimoathleticclub.com
20
ARTS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Musicians overcome rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle Talk for the last several decades is of ‘the big one’ hitting the Island. The Dead Wax Collective aren’t known for creating tsunamis, but they are somewhat
of an aftershock to the Island’s music scene. The Collective is three-quarters of the former band Koark, known for their intense, “thinking man’s metal” music
Wine Tasting, Sales & Tours “Come and enjoy our relaxing country setting!” OPEN DAILY
12 - 5 p.m. (250) 716-3549
2300 East Wellington Rd., Nanaimo
as much as for their embodiment of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. Koark was chosen from more than 68 local bands to represent Vancouver in the North American-wide Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands and shared the bill with Flybanger, God Awakens Petrified, Noise Therapy and Gob. They earned a spot on the Vans Warped Tour, opening for Suicidal Tendencies and Sevendust. From their humble roots in Powell River to the grand stages of the Warped Tour, the band was bound by their love of music and a lifelong friendship. Unfortunately, the band eventually found themselves caught up in a world of drug abuse and alcoholism, which slowly eroded their friendship, and ultimately the band. Koark parted ways in 2003. Frontman
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Three of the members of Dead Wax Collective were originally part of Koark, a popular Island-based band in the 1990s. The group overcame addiction issues for a second shot at music.
Nolan Dommett left the Lower Mainland, leaving Josh Fulford, Jason Dickie and Jeff Woods in search of a new singer, and perhaps more importantly, a new outlook on life. “I was sitting in my truck with a bunch of cocaine wondering how I was ever going to get to sit on a beach in Mexico,” Dickie said. “I had to be at work in a couple of hours,
and there was no way I would be sleeping that night.” Fulford’s motto was: party like a rock star till you become one. “It didn’t exactly work out that way,” Fulford said. “It was a painful, meager, tumultuous existence of party, play, fight and eventually even the playing stopped.” Woods, who had all but sold his drums,
retreated from the party lifestyle and resigned to never put that much heart into music again. He immersed himself into his work and building a new life of his own. An impromptu jam session several years later made the band realize they still had the chemistry they had with Koark. They enlisted vocalist Ray Boulay and
began writing new material, drawing from their classic rock influences. The result is the Dead Wax Collective, formed in 2008, and performing at the Queen’s Sunday (Aug. 28), 8 p.m., with Jar and Feird. Tickets $12/advance from Harbour City Music and the Queen’s; $16/door. Please call 250-7546751.
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
21
22
ARTS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Electrons don’t compare to printed page ROBERT PEPPER-SMITH’S new book is as lovely to hold as it is to read.
I
Friday afternoon I was struck with a moment of panic – facing a ferry ride to the mainland, I didn’t have a book to read. Then I remembered being three-quarters of the way through
Dracula, which I downloaded on my new iPhone a few weeks ago. It’s a great little app, especially for books like Dracula whose copywright expired long ago and are basically public
domain. When I downloaded, I just finished reading the sequel to the book, written by Bram Stoker’s nephew (hated it) and wanted to re-read the original to see how well the new story jived (it didn’t). Rather than head to the bookstore, I downloaded it for sheer convenience.
Are you ready for our close-ups? e Met: Live in HD ON SCREEN IN MOVIE THEATRES
2011-2012 SEASON Donizetti ANNA BOLENA LIVE OCT 15 Mozart DON GIOVANNI LIVE OCT 29 Wagner SIEGFRIED LIVE NOV 5 Glass SATYAGRAHA LIVE NOV 19 Handel RODELINDA LIVE DEC 3 Gounod FAUST LIVE DEC 10
The novel tells the Cost is negligible story of two teenage – those types of clasgirls, two friends – sics you can pick up one pregnant – who for less than $5. try their best to It’s lovely convemake the right decinient – a 50-minute sions. wait in the doctor’s Lacey’s mom, the office last week just town midwife, wants flew by with my Rose to give her baby iBook. But someto a couple which thing was missing. lost theirs at birth. It wasn’t until I Lacey picked up and her Nanaimo CULTURAL dad, who author CONSUMER makes speRobert Melissa Fryer cialized PepperArts Editor paper by Smith’s hand, disnew novel, trust the House of husband, Spells, that having I realized suspicions how much about I miss where his holding wealth is a book in generated. my hands. It’s set in southThe front and eastern B.C., an area back covers folded I’m familiar with inside, creating a and Pepper-Smith’s leaf, binding thick, descriptions revived unbleached paper. those memories and The typeset was I could smell the clean, indented sigcold air and hear nificantly from the the squeak of snow margins, giving the as the characters book an overall feel moved about. of being made by Tight, concise hand. storytelling meant I desperately the novel was over wanted to judge this book by its cover. It’s quickly, but the depth of characterso pretty.
Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau THE ENCHANTED ISLAND LIVE JAN 21
LLadysmith's aad 13th 133t Annual
Wagner GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG LIVE FEB 11
Outdoor Art Festival
Verdi ERNANI LIVE FEB 25 Massenet MANON LIVE APR 7 Transmission of The Met: Live in HD in Canada is made possible thanks to the generosity of Jacqueline and Paul G. Desmarais Sr. The Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor The Neubauer Family Foundation Global corporate sponsorship of The Met Live in HD is provided by
Where Art Artists ttis i and Art Admire er Meet! Admirers
Verdi LA TRAVIATA LIVE APR 14
Tickets On Sale August 29th
NANAIMO
• Kids Art Area • Artists' Demo Demos • Performing Ar Arts • Artisan Fo Food
• No Pets
Tammy T ammy H Hudgeon udgeon
Fuse use G Glass lass A Artist rtist FREE F REE A ADMISSION DM ISSION - 1 10 0 am-4 a pm p
TM/®
Cineplex Entertainment LP or used under license.
1st A Ave ve & Roberts ve Rob ber e ts ts St, St, t, Ladysmith Lad ady ysssmi miitth m h www.artonavenue.com Doug Routley, MLA NanaimoNorth Cowichan
THE SMURFS (G) (Violence) Fri.-Mon., Wed.-Thurs. 1:10, 3:40, 6:30; Tues. 1:10, 3:40 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (PG) ((Violence, Frightening g g Scenes)) Fri.-Thurs. 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25 DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (14A) (Frightening Scenes) Digital g Cinema Fri.-Thurs. 2:10, 4:40, 7:40, 10:00 RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) (Violence) Fri.-Thurs. 1:50, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45 FRIGHT NIGHT 3D (14A) (Frightening Scenes, Coarse Language, Violence)) Digital g 3D Fri.-Thurs. 2:00, 4:30, 7:30, 9:55 COLOMBIANA NO PASSES Fri.-Thurs. 1:20, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40 CONAN THE BARBARIAN 3D (18A) (Explicit Violence) Digital 3D Fri.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 ONE DAY (PG) (Sexual Language, Nudity) Fri.-Thurs. 9:35 OUR IDIOT BROTHER (PG) (Coarse and Sexual Language, Nudity) Fri.-Thurs. 1:40, 4:15, 7:20, 9:50 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS LIVE: I’M WITH YOU Tues. 7:00
YELLOW POINT LODGE
A raffle kicks off with two free concerts from the Vancouver Island Symphony. The concerts, featuring a string ensemble led by symphony concertmaster Calvin Dyck, take place at the waterclock in Woodgrove Centre Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The group will play classical music and popular favourites, including music from Pachelbel’s Canon, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Les Miserables, Chatanooga Choo Choo and some tunes from the Beach Boys to celebrate summer. At the concert, tickets for the Symphony Sweeps raffle go on sale, with proceeds supporting the Nanaimo-based orchestra to present concerts at the Port Theatre annually. Six prizes are available to be won, including: ◆ an iPad 2; ◆ $1,000 shopping spree at Woodgrove Centre; ◆ $1,000 gift certificate to Q Laser Body Sculpting; ◆ $1,000 in groceries; ◆ Large, flat-screen panel TV ◆ $2,000 travel gift certificate. The raffle runs until February, with monthly draws. Winning ticket stubs go back into the draw each time for future draws, allowing one ticket to win up to six times. Tickets cost $20; three tickets for $50; seven tickets for $100. For more information, please call 250754-0177 or visit www. vancouverisland symphony.com.
DIGITAL SOUND
Summer Service* Includes:
Showtimes: Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
MATINEES FRI., SAT. & SUN ONLY NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CENTRE 250-729-8000
• Live Music
Sunday, S unday, August August 28, 28 2011 2 2011
The HD Broadcasts are supported by
Anna Netrebko in Manon COVENT GARDEN PRODUCTION PHOTO: BILL COOPER
• Art Sale
• Up-and-Co omin Up-and-Coming Artists
GUEST G UEST A ARTIST: RTIST:
Visit Cineplex.com/Events for tickets and participating theatres.
ization in those few words was impressive. The people make the stories and these people resonate long after the final sentence. In this digital age, I’m afraid of the decline of books, more so than other technology. Musicians and publicists who know me still send hard copies of their work because I’m a tactile person and like holding the album in my hands, looking at the artwork and reading the liner notes. My connection to books is even greater, being a writer and all that. I can’t remember a time when I couldn’t read. The smell, the feel and the sound of a new book opening is magical to me – the possibilities for new worlds, new ideas and new adventures are as endless as imagination. Join Pepper-Smith as he reads from his new book Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m., at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Symphony offers free concert
Useful information at y your fingertips g p
DOWNLOAD THE FREE SERVICE APPLICATION • • • • •
TODAY!
receive useful information about your car maintenance get email alerts for oil changes and seasonal tire changes find your nearest NAPA AUTOPRO quickly and easily learn more about seasonal promotions download our SERVICE APPLICATION at napaautopro.com/widget
• Oil, Lube & Filter • Test cooling condition & strength • Test block heater (if required) • Examine battery, starting and charging system Advise on heating and A/C • Ad system operation sy And much more! • A An W will We w recommend your manufacturer’s required manu maintenance. main *Most vvehicles, Diesels, 3/4 ton and up extra. Includes up to 5 liters of 5W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-30 conventional motor oil. Taxes environmental charges and shop supplies (as required) are extra. Call your local NAPA AUTOPRO for complete details.
49955
Plus taxes, environmental charges and shop supplies.
2-6430 Hammond Bay Rd. Next to Ricky’s Restaurant
250-390-2100
www.applecrossautomotive.ca
Summer Service Special ends August 31/11
Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
Avalon Cinema Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo
Ph 250-390-5021
BRIDEMAIDS * ENDS TUES., AUG. 30 * Dailyy 12:55,, 3:35,, 6:55,, 9:35 SPY KIDS 4 2D Dailyy 1:00,, 3:40,, 7:00 COWBOYS AND ALIENS Dailyy 9:40 CRAZY STUPID LOVE Dailyy 1:10,, 3:45,, 7:10,, 9:45 30 MINUTES OR LESS Dailyy 1:05,, 3:20,, 7:05,, 9:20 CAPTAIN AMERICA 3D Dailyy 12:45,, 3:25,, 6:45,, 9:25 GLEE LIVE 3D Dailyy 12:50,, 3:10,, 6:50 TRANSFORMERS 3 3D Dailyy 8:50 THE HELP Dailyy 12:30,, 3:30,, 6:30,, 9:30 SPY KIDS 4 3D Dailyy 12:40,, 3:00,, 6:40,, 9:30 THE DEBT * OPENS WED., AUG. 31 * 12:55,, 3:35,, 6:55,, 9:35
ARTS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
What’sOn
ets $22. Call 1-877247-9238, ext. 0.
arts@nanaimobulletin.com LAUREN BUSH TRIO plays Acme Food Co. Friday (Aug. 26).
THEATRE FRINGETASTIC THEATRE FESTIVAL in downtown Nanaimo Sept. 8-11. fringetastic.com for info.
EVENTS REEFER MADNESS film screens Saturday (Aug. 27), 9 p.m. and midnight, at Nanaimo Centre Stage. Tickets $5. www.gigtickets.ca. POTTERY SALE by Nanaimo Pottery Co-op at Country Club Centre Saturday (Aug. 27), 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. STORYTIME FOR ADULTS at Harbourfront library Sunday (Aug. 28), 1-2 p.m. Call 250-753-1154. LYNNE BOWEN book launch at Nanaimo Museum Sunday (Aug. 28), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-753-1821. THE BACKYARDIGANS and the Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens at the Port Theatre Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $28.50. Call 250-7548550.
BIG BANG BABY plays the Queen’s Friday and Saturday (Aug. 26-27). DOC plays classic rock at the Patricia Pub Friday and Saturday (Aug. 26-27) at 9:15 p.m. THE BIG MESS with Voxman Kyle and Marty Shepard play Acme Food Co. Saturday (Aug. 27). CHEVY RAY AND THE FINS play the Well Pub Saturday (Aug. 27). DEAD WAX COLLECTIVE Jar and Feird play 20th anniversary party for Commercial Hotel at the Queen’s Sunday (Aug. 28) at 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at Harbour City Music and the Queen’s. ON THE DOCK acoustic series with Vince Vaccaro, Edward Lee and Trevor Davies at Dinghy Dock Pub Tuesday (Aug. 30) at 7 p.m. HARP DOG BROWN with Graham Guest play Diners Rendezvous Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22/advance; $25/door. Call 250740-1133. ERIC BIBB plays Wong and McKeen Phoenix Auditorium on Gabriola Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Tick-
ALEX HICKS, Kendall Patrick and Nicole Johnson play Dinghy Dock Pub Sept. 13, 7 p.m. STATE OF SHOCK with guests play the Queen’s Sept. 15. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $15/advance at Lucid, Tranceformations and Harbour City Music; $20/door. THUNDERSTRUCK tribute to AC/DC at Port Theatre Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29.50. Call 250-7548550. TRAVELLER performs at Tenth St. Tavern, 1273 Island Hwy. South, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. EMILY SPILLER and Alexandria Maillot and Alexander Reyes play Diners Rendezvous Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets $20/advance; $25/door. Call 250740-1133. SARAH HAGEN and Friends perform coffee concert series at Port Theatre lobby Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $25; $22/members; $15/students. Call 250-754-8550.
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.
HARBOURFRONT LIBRARY Book Club runs Sept. 8, 6:307:30 p.m. To register, call 250-753-1154, ext. 238.
LADIES NIGHT at the Queen’s Tuesdays. OPEN JAM second Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m., at Arlington Pub in Nanoose. GUITAR JAM at Serious Coffee Hammond Bay Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. ROCK IDOL at the Queen’s Wednesdays at 9 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT JAM at the Harewood Arms 8:30-11:30 p.m.
DR. SKETCHY life-drawing event Saturday (Aug. 27), 7-10 p.m., at the Clubhouse. Tickets $30. Call 250585-8802. OUT OF THE VAULT art show by Eunmi Conacher, Rod Corraini and Marilyn Ridsdale at the Vault bistro until October. MIRIAM DOV fabric mobiles and artwork using recycled material on display at The Vault. NATURE’S BOUNTY art show by Nick Spoor throughout August at Swan’s Studio, 366 Selby St. KATHY BARNSON paintings at Artisans’ Studio throughout August. A SHARED JOURNEY Portraits of David Goatley at downtown
June 26–August 28
presents
Sunday, August 28:
Nanaimo Tidesman Barbershop Chorus Gates open: 6:00pm Music: 6:30pm–8:30 pm
MUSIC UNCLE WIGGLYS HOT SHOES BLUES at the Queen’s Thursday (Aug. 25).
Ticket Availability Nanaimo:
Turley’s Florist Vancouver Island University Bookstore Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Nanoose Bay:
Coastal Community Credit Union Branches Milner Gardens & Woodland
OPEN DAILY
1815 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
(250) 755-1828
2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach For more info 250-752-6153 or email: milnergardens@ shaw.ca
Ticket costs: One concert $20 Non Members $15 Members/Youth
Nanaimo Art Gallery Sept. 1-24. Opening reception Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. WATERSCAPES MIGRATION by Gu Xiong at campus Nanaimo Art Gallery Sept. 9-Jan. 8. Opening reception Sept. 9, 5-7 p.m.; artist’s talk Sept. 20 at noon; tours Oct. 22 and Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Call 250-740-6350. ARIZONA STUDIES by Alda Saunders at Art 10 Gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre in September. Opening reception Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.
ART
RED GREEN Wit and Wisdom tour at the Port Theatre Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets $55.50. Call 250-754-8550. SOLES REMEMBERING SOULS gathering for suicide bereavement at Port Theatre Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Free.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Concert Series $90 Non Members $70 Members/Youth
www.milnergardens.org
DANCE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA presents three dark and mysterious dance pieces
Nanaimo News Bulletin
at the Port Theatre Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $65; $60/ members. Call 250754-8550.
23
ONGOING TANGO IN THE PARK Fridays at Maffeo Sutton Park. Dance class 7-8 p.m.; dance 8-10 p.m.
HARBOUR CITY BINGO
Nanaimo Nanaimo
We are friendly and we can’t wait to see you here! Nanaimo - Exit 16 - In University Mall at Fifth St. & Bruce St. Tel: 250.754.1421
24
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
12
MON THS NO I
The recliners were just the beginning.
NTER EST*
When it comes to great looking furniture at great looking prices, you may be surprised by all we have to offer. With sofas and sectionals, plus tables, lamps, accessories and more, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries is so much more than recliners. And with our free in-home design assistance, we make creating the room of your dreams easier than ever before.
BONUS COUPON
BONUS COUPON FORTE leather recliner
ANDERSON recliner
now only
$
397
now only
$
697
NATIONAL LA-Z-BOY EVENT
LIMITED TIME SAVINGS NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5th ONLY!
BONUS COUPON
BONUS COUPON
BONUS COUPON
SAVE AN EXTRA
SAVE AN EXTRA
SAVE AN EXTRA
$
50 recliner
$
off any
100 off
$
any sofa!
Excludes Hot Buys and Advertised Items. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Coupon expires 9/5/11.
3 piece sectional!
Excludes Hot Buys and Advertised Items. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Coupon expires 9/5/11.
Victoria
3501 Saanich Rd. (at Blanshard) ............... Call 250-382-5269 or Toll Free 1-877-452-5269
200 off any
Excludes Hot Buys and Advertised Items. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Coupon expires 9/5/11.
Nanaimo
3200 N. Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ..... Call 250-756-4114 or Toll Free 1-866-756-4114
MON - THURS (9:30 - 5:30) FRI (9:30 - 7) SAT (9:30 - 5:30) SUNDAY (Nanaimo 11 - 5) (Victoria 12 - 5)
*See Store For Details. Financing On approved credit. Equivalent of taxes due at time of purchase. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, Hot Buys and Final Markdowns. Ends Sept 5th, 2011.
RECLINERS
SOFAS
CHAIRS
TABLES
RUGS
BEDROOMS
DINING ROOMS LAMPS
ACCESSORIES
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
sports
Nanaimo News Bulletin
B1
The CREDIT Wizard CAR & TRUCK FINANCING Credit issues? All Applications Accepted!
CALL LEE NOW, 24 hours 250★741★4525
Peewee Pirates will surprise ball fans Inbrief I
sports
Lawn bowlers win at singles
ALL-STAR team represents city at Westerns.
The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club will have some talented representatives at district championships next month, following the club championships this past weekend. Tricia Higgs and Vern Hagstrom won their respective singles titles, with Mary Mulligan and Jimmy Muller the runners-up. In the novice division, Gene Cote and Edna Cote are the winners, with Ryan Uchman and Connie Wilson the runners-up. The four champs will take on representatives from the other six lawn bowling clubs in the district Sept. 3-4 at Bowen Park.
BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
Part of the challenge of this week’s big tournament is the element of the unknown. When the Nanaimo Pirates peewee AAA allstars face Manitoba Midwest tonight (Aug. 25) in their first game of Baseball Canada’s Peewee Western Championships, they won’t really know what to expect. “We don’t really know anything about them,” said Jordan Romine, co-coach of the peewee Pirates. “All we can really do is prepare for what we know with our guys. It’s going to be tough but they’re going to be fine.” That’s because the Pirates might have a few surprises for those other teams, too. Nanaimo has a talented ball club that lost only one league game this season and was right in contention at last weekend’s provincial championships in Coquitlam. Romine, in his first year coaching the peewees, said he was initially surprised at the baseball smarts and skill the young all-stars possess. Jordan Rogers, another co-coach, sees the same things. “I think people will be shocked at the talent that we have in Nanaimo for 12-year-olds,” he said. They’re good and they also have a desire to get
GREG SAKAKI/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Jordan Paterson of the Nanaimo Pirates peewee AAA all-stars makes a catch at practice Tuesday at the Serauxmen Sports Fields. The team starts play at Baseball Canada’s Peewee Western Championships tonight (Aug. 25).
better. “These guys love it… They want to practise,” Rogers said. “If we’re not practising, they wonder why. It’s nice to see.” The Pirates go into Westerns playing some good baseball. The coaches saw a lot of positive things at provincials last weekend, but there was some inconsistency. Romine said the team’s confidence soars when things are going well, but players sometimes get down on themselves when they’re behind. ◆ See ‘UPS’ /B2
Quickfacts ◆ NANAIMO PIRATES AAA peewee all-stars are the host team for Baseball Canada’s 2011 Western Canadian Championships. ◆ OPENING CEREMONIES are today (Aug. 25) at 4 p.m. at the Serauxmen Sports Fields. ◆ FEATURE GAME tonight sees the peewee Pirates face Manitoba Midwest at 5:30 p.m. THE NEWS BULLETIN
Owen Yarocki, left, and Lenn Nakatsuka both make a play on the ball Tuesday evening at practice.
WE BUY GOLD & SILVER SCRAP GOLD & PAPER MONEY & COINS JEWELRY SILVER COINS POSTAGE STAMP OLD WIND-UP COLLECTIONS WATCHES
GOLD
GOLD & SILVER PRICES HIT RECORD HIGHS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY & SELL NOW WHILE PRICES ARE HIGH!
◆ GOLD-MEDAL final will be Sunday (Aug. 28) at 1 p.m.
Hoops program inviting players Friday Nite Basketball is planning for tipoff this fall. The long-running program provides a unique combination of sport and Christian teachings. Boys and girls from Grade 1-10 are invited to register for the 10 sessions, which start Sept. 16. Players of any skill level can participate in the drills and games. Registration will be held Sept. 10 from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. at the Woodgrove Centre entrance by Toys ‘R’ Us. For more information, please call Joan Hiemstra at 250-7583773 or Bruce Stevens at 250-754-7463.
JEFF IS BACK! NEW Coin & Jewelry Store
NOW OPEN! Jeff would like to welcome all his customers both old and new to come in and say Hello at his new location at 619 Townsite Road!
SILVER GUY DISCOUNT COIN & JEWELRY
619 Townsite Rd., Nanaimo BC
OPEN Tuesday through Saturday • 10am • 5pm
250-591-5511
B2
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
Dial A Professional Meet the business people of your city
Christopher L. Projects Ltd. Residential
Commercial
EXTERIOR EXPERTS 4*%*/( t 8*/%084 t %0034
U Ă•ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ“ *œœÂ?Ăƒ] Â? -ÂŤ>Ăƒ E *>ĂŒÂˆÂœĂƒ U >VÂŽĂž>Ă€` iĂƒÂˆ}˜ E >ĂŒĂ•Ă€>Â? -ĂŒÂœÂ˜i E 7>ĂŒiĂ€v>Â?Â? i>ĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂƒ U ÂœÂ“ÂŤÂ?iĂŒi *œœÂ? ,iÂ˜ÂœĂ›>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ U -i>ĂƒÂœÂ˜>Â? "ÂŤi˜ˆ˜}Ăƒ E Â?ÂœĂƒÂˆÂ˜}Ăƒ
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM UNEXPECTED AUTO REPAIRS
Cambrey Plumbing
ÂœĂƒĂŒĂŠVÂœÂ“ÂŤĂ€iÂ…iÂ˜ĂƒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ iĂ?ĂŒi˜`i`ĂŠĂœ>ÀÀ>Â˜ĂŒĂžĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ >˜>`>
UĂŠ -ÂŤiVˆ>Â?ÂˆĂ˘ÂˆÂ˜} ˆ˜ Ă€iÂ˜ÂœĂ›>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ UĂŠ *iĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜>Â? E VÂœĂ•Ă€ĂŒiÂœĂ•Ăƒ ĂƒiĂ€Ă›ÂˆVi UĂŠ >Ă€}i E ĂƒÂ“>Â?Â? Â?ÂœLĂƒ ĂœiÂ?Vœ“i UĂŠ ˆVi˜Vi` >˜` Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€i` Â?Â?ĂŠĂœÂœĂ€ÂŽĂŠ}Ă•>Ă€>Â˜ĂŒii`t
UĂŠ Â…ÂœÂœĂƒiĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠxĂŠ iĂ›iÂ?Ăƒ UĂŠ iĂœĂŠÂœĂ€ĂŠ1Ăƒi`ĂŠ ÂœĂ›iĂ€>}i UĂŠ Â˜ĂžĂŠ >ÂŽiĂŠÂœĂ€ĂŠ Âœ`iÂ?
Call: 250-618-8324 250-933-1181 www.exteriorexperts.ca
nanmarine.com A Division of Nanaimo Marine Centre Ltd.
Your
Service Centre Raymarine ->Â?iĂƒĂŠUĂŠ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆViĂŠUĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂŒ>Â?Â?Ăƒ Your Service Centre 250.753.1244
HOURS: HOURS: Mon-Sat Mon-Sat 8am-6pm 8am-6pm || Sun Sun 10am-6pm 10am-6pm
2 - 4151 Mostar Rd., Nanaimo 250-585-0077 UĂŠĂœĂœĂœÂ°ĂƒÂŤ>LÂœĂ•Â˜`°V>
Coast Contemporary Esthetics.
s 3CHEDULING TO FIT YOUR NEEDS AND AFFORDABILITY *Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or 1 time* s ,IGHT DUTY OR HEAVY DUTY CLEANS s 2ENOVATION .EW HOME CONSTRUCTION CLEANUPS s &REE IN HOME ESTIMATES
“Service with a touch of class�
Simplyy Brisk
250-619-5673
Home Cleaning Ltd
)NSURED \ "ONDED \ 7#"
SUPERTECH MOBILE VEHICLE INSPECTION www.supertechonline.ca
Wee care W cca e about ab bo t families. b bou fam f m miillies es
With a great ad Here! /ÂœĂŠ>`Ă›iĂ€ Ă€ĂŒÂˆĂƒi here e
>Â?Â?ĂŠ >ĂŒÂ…Ăž\ 250-753--3707
Traveling?
Call for information and a free estimate www.DirksonDesign.com Di k D i design@dirksondesign.com Ron Dirkson - Owner/Senior Designer
Christopher L. Projects Ltd. Outstanding Performance .. Affordable Price
Save Over $1,000 Compared to a Similarly Equipped MacBook Pro! Features Second GeneraĆ&#x;on Intel Core i7 Quad-Core “Sandy Bridgeâ€? Processors, up to 8GB RAM, Nvidia GT 450M Graphics, Full HD Display, and more!
Residential
Commercial
EXTERIOR EXPERTS Featured ConďŹ guration: F
UÊÓ°Ó âÊ Â˜ĂŒiÂ?ĂŠ ÂœĂ€iĂŠÂˆĂ‡ĂŠÂş->˜`ÞÊ Ă€Âˆ`}iÊ+Ă•>`‡ ÂœĂ€iĂŠ*Ă€ÂœViĂƒĂƒÂœĂ€ĂŠUĂŠn ĂŠ, ĂŠÂ
,·£ÎÎΠ⎠UÊÇxä ĂŠ >Ă€`ĂŠ ÂˆĂƒÂŽĂŠ Ă€ÂˆĂ›iĂŠÂÇÓääÀ“ŽÊUĂŠ 6 ĂŠ i ÂœĂ€ViĂŠ /ĂŠx{ä ĂŠ ÂˆĂƒÂŤÂ?>ÞÊ `>ÂŤĂŒiĂ€ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂ“ ĂŠ, UĂŠÂŁxÂ°ĂˆÂťĂŠ ĂŠ >VÂŽÂ?ÂˆĂŒĂŠÂŁÂ™Ă“Ă¤ĂŠĂ?棊näÊ Ă•Â?Â?‡ ĂŠ ÂˆĂƒÂŤÂ?>ÞÊUĂŠ7ˆ˜`ÂœĂœĂƒĂŠĂ‡ĂŠ œ“iĂŠ*Ă€iÂ“ÂˆĂ•Â“ĂŠĂˆ{‡ ÂˆĂŒ
Only $1,399.00 If you are replacing an exisĆ&#x;ng system, Micro-Vision can help ease the transiĆ&#x;on by transferring the ÄŽles and seĆŤngs from the old system to your new system.
today to schedule a CallCall TracyTracy today to schedule a personal visit 250.760.2325 personal visit 250.760.2325 6089 Uplands Drive 6089 Uplands Drive
250.802.5984
dave@cambreyplumbing.ca
250 390 4714
Ask about our Customization options
A comple co complete o llet ette campus cam amp ampus am mpus us o of car care. are.
Owner/Journeyman Plumber
If yyou are thinking of building a new home, ome, rennovating or adding on to your existing home, wee can provide professional quality plaans and planning for your project.
Quad-Core Notebooks
www.usherrooďŹ ng.com T s TF
Dave Cambrey
DIRKSON DESIGN SERVICES INC.
Custom-Built
Residential and Commercial n Specialists in Sloped RooďŹ ng n Insured / WCB Coverage n 10-Year Labour Warranty n Call for a Free Estimate
Call.
Nanaimo anaimo News Bull Bulletin Drafting and Design Services N Seal the Deal!
Business of the Week week
n
ll... No job’s too..sma
250-756-1933 2127 Bowen Rd. Since 1983
www.micro-vision.bc.ca Follow us online and get the latest news
Instantly
To advertise here call news Cathy: Tune into the local while you are away 250-753-3707 nanaimobulletin.com nanaimobulletin.com
B.C.
Dryer Ducts Only
Group rates available for Condominiums and Townhouses Contact your Property Manager or Strata Council UĂŠ->Ă›iĂŠ/ˆ“iĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ œ˜iĂž ĂŠ->Ă›iĂŠ/ˆ“iĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ œ˜iĂž LÞʎiiÂŤÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠĂžÂœĂ•Ă€ĂŠ`ÀÞiÀÊ`Ă•VĂŒĂŠVÂ?i>˜t UĂŠ iÂ?ÂŤĂŠ*Ă€iĂ›iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ Â?ÂœĂŒÂ…iĂƒĂŠ ÀÞiÀÊ ÂˆĂ€iĂƒt ĂŠ iÂ?ÂŤĂŠ*Ă€iĂ›iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ Â?ÂœĂŒÂ…iĂƒĂŠ ÀÞiÀÊ ÂˆĂ€iĂƒt UĂŠ7iĂŠĂ•ĂƒiĂŠVÂœÂ“ÂŤĂ€iĂƒĂƒi`ĂŠ>ÂˆĂ€ ĂŠ7iĂŠĂ•ĂƒiĂŠVÂœÂ“ÂŤĂ€iĂƒĂƒi`ĂŠ>ÂˆĂ€ UĂŠ7iĂŠĂœÂœĂ€ÂŽĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂƒÂˆ`iĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠÂœĂ•ĂŒĂƒÂˆ`i ĂŠ7iĂŠĂœÂœĂ€ÂŽĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂƒÂˆ`iĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠÂœĂ•ĂŒĂƒÂˆ`i
LICENCED • INSURED Call: 250-591-0665
www.dryerductcleaning.com
Now Now open open in in Nanaimo! Nanaimo!
MURPHY BEDSÂŽ by #9 - 140 Terminal Avenue (in the City Centre Plaza)
OPEN 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 250-753-BEDS (2337) OPEN WEEKENDS www.inspiredspacesandmore.com
Custom-Built Custom-Built Quad-Core Notebooks Quad-Core Notebooks Outstanding Performance .. Affordable Price Outstanding Performance .. Affordable Price
Save $ $1,000 Compared SaveOver Over$1,000 Com- d pared to a Similarly to a Similarly Equipped Equipped MacBook Pro! MacBook Pro! Features Second Features Second Generation Intel CoreGenerai7 Ć&#x;on Intel Core i7 QuadQuad Core “Sandy Bridgeâ€? Core “Sandy Bridgeâ€? ProProcessors, upto to 8GB 8GB RAM, cessors, up RAM, Nvidia Full NvidiaGT GT450M 450MGraphics, Graphics, FullDisplay, HD Display, and more! HD and more!
756-1933
www nanaimobulletin com www.nanaimobulletin.com
Inc.
CONDOMINIUM • TOWNHOUSE • RESIDENTIAL
2127 Bowen Rd.
www.micro-vision.bc.ca www.micro-vision.bc.ca
SPORTS
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
B3
V.I. Raiders prepare for benchmark game OKANAGAN SUN to visit Caledonia.
I
BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
The V.I. Raiders should be a well-oiled football team on Saturday (Aug. 27) when they kick off against the Okanagan Sun. They’ve had two weeks to pre pare, after all. Other than the brief diversion of playing the Chilliwack Huskers last Sunday, all the Raiders’ attention of late has been directed on this next game. “We’re as prepared as we can be,” said Mark Mueller, Raiders kicker. “Two weeks, t h a t ’s m o r e t h a n enough time to prepare for one game.” V.I. coach Matthew “Snoop” Blokker said everything that’s hap-
pened from the beginning of the year until now is “irrelevant” as his team gets ready to face the league’s other undefeated team. “For both teams it’s been like a pre-season until we play each other,” Blokker said. “I wish we could play each other five, six times a year because it’s great competition and both teams go out and play good, honest football against one another.” The Raiders all said the games against the Sun are the ones they’ve been looking forward to all season. So if there is more being asked of them at practice, they understand why. “We’re making sure everything’s crisp, making sure there’s no mental busts,” said Erling Skug g edal, defensive back and special teamer. “Until we have a per-
fect game – which we probably never will – we’re not really satisfied at all and neither is the coaching staff. So everyone’s going to be working really hard this week preparing for Okanagan.” GRID BITS … The Raiders and the Sun kick off Saturday at 4 p.m. at Caledonia Park. Tickets will be available at the gate … The Raiders continue to add personnel. This week Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team signed two more former players, defensive end Teddy Ash and defensive tackle Scott McEachern. Ash was a leader and a starter on last year’s B.C. championship team and McEachern adds size and experience. Both will be in the lineup Saturday, said the coach, but probably in limited roles to start. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Eleanor Voysey, left, Frank Voysey, Dianne Smith and Garry Smith admire their eight-ender that put them in the gold-medal final at the B.C. Seniors Games in Trail on the weekend. The Nanaimo curlers won gold.
Seniors Games athletes win, and win with style Local athletes came up with some clutch performances at the B.C. Seniors Games. A contingent of 112 participants from Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Lantzville and Gabriola Island returned home with dozens of medals following last week’s games in Trail, Rossland and Castlegar. The region’s most prolific medallist, once again, was Nanoose swimmer Heidi Bromley. The freestyle specialist won seven gold medals and one silver – quite a significant chunk of the Vancouver Island North zone’s tally of 97
gold medals, 74 silver and 53 bronze. Bromley’s teammate Nancy Ryan also won eight medals, six of them gold. At the track and field stadium, Nanaimo’s Bar ry Sparkes and Nanoose’s Joe Giegerich were standouts with three gold medals apiece. Another highlight of the Games was provided by the Nanaimo curling team of Garry Smith, Dianne Smith, Frank Voysey and Eleanor Voysey. En route to a gold medal, the squad qualified for the
championship game by sliding an eight-ender Friday in a 12-1 win. The rare occurrence, where all eight stones score points in the target area, was a first for skip Garry Smith in his 40 years of curling. A n o p p o n e n t k n o cke d Nanaimo’s seventh rock in, setting up the house just right. “It was the first opportunity and that’s nerve-wracking as any shot you’re going to throw, even though all we had to do to hit the house,” he said. For more B.C. Seniors Games results, see page B8. -with files from Valerie Rossi
B4
SPORTS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo Fire Hockey team has unique ‘brotherhood’ BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
Sometimes in sports, teammates struggle to find that bond, that chemistry. With these guys, that bond has always been there. Nanaimo Fire Hockey left this week for New York City to enter the 2011 World Police and Fire Games. The team is built around a core of 17 Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters, said Shelby Nickel, a veteran player. “We all work together in such a tight department and we all hang out after work and get to play hockey as a team,” said Nickel. “It’s an amazing bond that we have. It’s a brotherhood, is what it is. We would do anything for each other and that transfers onto the ice.” Nanaimo Fire Hockey skated in the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Vancouver. They finished
THE NEWS BULLETIN
Steve Nicks takes a shot at practice Monday evening at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.
in the middle of the pack in their division, said Nickel, and had such a positive experience that they immediately started fundraising and working toward this year’s Games. He said Vancouver put on an “amazing, amazing event”, and anticipates these Games in New York
will be at another level as that city is thinking about the 10 years that have passed since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. “Any reason to go down to New York in remembrance of 9-11 is huge. Anybody would jump at the chance to do that,” said Lt. Don Baxter, an alternate captain on the Fire Hockey team. The 11-day event is expected to attract 15,000 athletes from 70 countries, all of them emergency services workers. Players said the opening ceremonies, tomorrow (Aug. 26) at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, will be emotional. “I don’t think there’ll be a dry eye in the house, I really don’t,” Baxter said. “We go through so much together and there’s such a common bond between everybody in the profession that it’s going to be touching.”
CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Nanaimo Fire Hockey players Shelby Nickel, left, and Dan Kershaw, right, are geared up for the World Police and Fire Games, and they’re happy to try to help Alex Magnussen and the rest of the Nanaimo Eagles adaptive hockey team get some tournament action, too.
ICE CHIPS … Nanaimo Fire Hockey isn’t looking for financial support, but it hopes the city might get behind the Nanaimo Eagles adaptive hockey team. The co-ed team,
made up of players with developmental disabilities, is fundraising for a tournament next spring in Penticton. “They’re fellow hockey players and they love the game of hockey,” Nickel
Contact the Bulletin
Notice to the Public from BC Ferries
You can reach the News Bulletin 24 hours a day by e-mail:
editor@nanaimobulletin.com
Become a BULLETIN CARRIER and enjoy walks around the neighbourhood or the outdoors. Earn money while you exercise. Apply Today!
Assured Loading Ticket Refund From July 26 to October 24, 2011 BC Ferries will offer refunds for expired or valid Assured Loading Tickets (ALTs) purchased between 1984 and July 25, 2011. The amount of the refund will reflect the number of tickets remaining and the value of ALTs at the time of original purchase. To request a refund or obtain more information, please visit, bcferries.com. Refunds will not be available at BC Ferries terminals. Proof of purchase is required for all refunds. After October 24, 2011 this offer will no longer be available. All other terms and conditions of the ALT product, Experience Card and Coast Card continue to apply.
Mandatory Online ALT Registration
Who Uses Assured Loading Tickets?
BC Ferries will be implementing a mandatory online ALT registration process. As of November 1, 2011 customers purchasing ALTs must register their cards online and agree to the terms and conditions before the purchase can be completed. This will ensure that BC Ferries can contact ALT users with product information if needed. Beginning November 1, 2011 customers purchasing ALTs will be issued a new card.
ALTs are intended for customers that require assured loading (average 5 trips/year). ALTs have an expiry date of two years from month of purchase and once ALTs expire customers with remaining value have six months to purchase a new set of ALTs or the value will be forfeited. Customers are responsible for monitoring their ALT expiry date. ALTs provide priority travel on three Vancouver Island/ Mainland routes: Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay; Tsawwassen-Duke Point; and Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay. If you have any doubts that you will need prepaid ALTs, we suggest you rely on BC Ferries’ reservation system instead.
Online card registration and a complete list of terms and conditions are available at bcferries.com
HAMMOND BAY AREA: ■ Route 332: 52 papers Black Bear Ridge, Blue Jay Trail, Brody’s Pl., Burma Rd., Lost Lake Rd. ■ Route 333: 54 papers Dewar Rd., Lost Lake Rd., Redmond Rd., Tanya Dr. ■ Route 334: 29 papers Entwhistle Dr., Hammond Bay Rd., Toms Trnabt. ■ Route 335: 45 papers Fill in c Big Whale Lkout., Hiquebran Rd., with own arriers Lost Lake Rd., Porpoise Pl. needed a vehicle s well. ■ Route 339: 42 papers Hammond Bay Rd., Novasea Rd., Norton Rd., Yorkshire Terr. WESTWOOD AREA: ■ Route 712: 33 papers Ashlee Rd., Tower View Cres., Twiggly Wiggle Rd. METRAL AREA: ■ Route 546 - 69 papers Doreen Pl., Dunbar Rd., Jake’s Pl., Lionel Cres., Metral Dr., Patricia Lane, Pleasant Ridge Pl., Pleasant Valley Way ■ Route 548: 21 papers Dennie Lane UPLANDS AREA: ■ Route 501 - 59 papers Coastview Pl., Crestview Dr., Kenwill Dr., Rutherford Rd., Scenic Pl. ■ Route 514: 41 papers Carlton Rd., Heather Pl., Marie Pl., Mira Pl., Nelson Rd. ■ Route 515: 29 papers Carlton Rd., Nelson Rd., Renata Lane, Turner Rd. ■ Route 503: 93 papers Butcher Rd., Clipper Dr., Hammond Bay Rd., Kenwill Dr., Ventura Dr. ■ Route 508: 52 papers Monashee Way, Parkwood Dr., Tweedsmuir Cres.
CALL TODAY!
FOR MORE ROUTES CHECK OUT THE CLASSIFIED SECTION!
ONLY 3X WEEK! EXERCISE! EXTRA CASH!
CALL CIRCULATION @ 753-6837
said. “Sometimes they have a little bit of struggle to get games and travel.” To help out the Eagles, please call Andy at 250-619-5545 or Colin at 250-756-2771. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
‘Ups and downs’ test team ◆ From /B1 “It was good to see the ups and downs with these guys and see where their strengths and weaknesses were. It’s stuff that we can build on,” said Jordan Romine. When the peewee Pirates are mentally strong, they’re a well-rounded team because they have the physical tools and talent. The players can hit for power but they know they also have a reliable small-ball offence they can execute. Their pitching was already a team strength and some pickups will make it even better. On defence, the Pirates can make every single play when they’re sharp. “They know they’ve got the talent to do it and I don’t think that there’s a team out there that can beat us right now if we play our game and don’t get down on ourselves,” Romine said. “And they know that.” GAME ON … For a full schedule of games at the Westerns, please go online to www.baseball.ca/ peeweewestern/. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Proudly Serving Nanaimo
Taxi Co. Ltd. Thank you to all our customers for your support for the last 30 years. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT 30! •A Airport, p Fe Ferryy SService, ce Tours •5P Passenger er fforr tthe he pprice e ooff 1 • JJump p SStartss • SSeniorr Discounts • VIP V P Programs Pro P s • Deliveries swiftsuretaxi@shaw.ca
250.751-1111 www.swiftsuretaxico.ca
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Treat Yourself To Some Fun! YOU’LL HAVE A
BLAST!
in one of our Adult or 55+ Leagues!
Featuring
Join Today!
COMPUTERIZED SCOREKEEPING
5 PIN BOWLING LEAGUE BOWLING IS BOWLING AT ITS BEST
LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR 2010 -11 Whether you’ve bowled before or you are new at the game, bowling is the perfect recreational activity.
ADULT LEAGUES
STARTS
Monday Mixed ..................................... Monday, Sept. 12 ................. 6:45 Monday Matched Play League ...... Monday, Sept. 19 ................. 7:00 Tuesday Mixed .................................... Tuesday, Sept. 6 ................... 7:00 Wednesday Matinee Ladies ........... Wednesday, Sept. 7 ..........12:45 Wednesday Classic (Competitive) Wednesday, Sept. 7 ........... 7:00 Thursday Koffee Klub Ladies ........ Thursday, Sept. 8 ................. 9:15 Thursday Pleasant Valley Mixed .. Thursday, Sept. 8 ................. 6:45
Club
55
55+ LEAGUES
p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.
“I love bowling, especially at Brechin Lanes because the atmosphere is great and staff and management are superb.”
plus
Luisa - League Bowler for 4 Years.
STARTS
Monday 55+ ................................... Monday, Sept. 12 ........12:45 Tuesday 55+ .................................. Tuesday, Sept. 6 ..........12:45 Thursday 55+ ................................ Thursday, Sept. 8 ....... 12:30 Friday 55+ ...................................... Friday, Sept. 9 ...............12:45
p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
Get out! Get active and build new friendships!
Come join a team and create some new friendships or bring some friends and create reate your own team
250-753-2341
Call us or drop in and register! 1870 E. WELLINGTON RD. Featuring
COMPUTERIZED SCOREKEEPING Remember You Don’t Have To Keep Score
www.brechinlanes.ca OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Deposit This Coupon When You Join A League. Win 1/2 Season League Lineage. Draw Date September 30, 2011 Name Phone #
FREE BOWLING
_________________________________ _______________________________
Bowl One Game, Get One Game
Registered For _________________________ (league)
_________________________________
*New Bowler
❒
*Returning Bowler
* 1 Entry per league, per person
❒
1870 E. Wellington Rd.
250-753-2341 www.brechinlanes.ca
FREE
Shoe rental not included. Not valid with any other coupon. One per visit per person. With Coupon. Valid until Oct. 31/11.
B5
B6
SPORTS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Life Changing Results! In 2006 at 200lbs, if someone had told Jacqui Graham that in 2010 she would be helping Mid-Island residents successfully transform themselves, working through their own personal challenges for their physical and emotional health, today’s 130lb wee Scottish lassie may have insisted “you must be out of yurrr mind.” After attempting every fad diet available, this former major brand chocolate bar rep knew it wasn’t simply a case of dieting, so she went looking for a permanent solution. What she discovered, not only transformed her own life and body, it has now helped hundreds of her own clients transform their lives and feel good in their skin.
GREG SAKAKI/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Today as a respected and successful fitness leader and coach, Jacqui’s ever-growing WARRIOR program has just expanded into their newly renovated studio on Crace St. Warrior Fitness and Coaching’s prominent clientel range in age and fitness levels, both men and women have seen fantastic results. Some are down to their last 10 lbs, others are working on releasing their first 100 lbs… Who are Warriors? Anyone attempting to change their life for the better is a WARRIOR. Jacqui’s approach respects each individual’s personal health, fitness goals and current physical condition. She feels, for so many, the shame behind the weight, concern of not fitting in or previous failed attempts are the biggest road blocks to starting a new program. “I’ve been there, my personal aspirations were hiding, I was miserable, living in an unhealthy, overweight body. I didn’t take care of myself and everything fell apart, first my body, then my self-confidence, finally my marriage and career. Now I offer my experience and coaching to my clients along the road to a fulfilling and healthy life. Some clients have released over 100 lbs in a year, some 25% of their body weight within 3 months, 30, 50 or even 70 lbs,” says Graham. “Not only that, the incredible personal transformations they experience are the added bonus.” Program details and what the clients experience can be viewed online at www.warriornanaimo.com
Showdown on spokes Xavier Bitz, left, Kaden Scott and Sam Kuzma pedal along the far stretch of the track at Marie Davidson BMX Park on Sunday morning during the B.C. Provincial Race Series finale. The triple-points race wrapped up a weekend of three straight days of action. For final series rankings, please see page B8.
Outrigger paddlers defend championship
I
NANAIMO WOMEN win in Vancouver.
The Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club masters women’s outrigger team navigated rough seas to defend their national championship.
The paddlers finished first in the sixperson outrigger canoe race at the Canadian Outrigger Association Championships at Vancouver’s Jericho Park on Aug. 13. With the win, the team also clinched the association’s points title. Steers person Ruth Matson said several
of the competing vessels “hullied” – tipped over – or had to call for assistance on the way to Passage Island and back. “It was horrendous water,” she said. “The winds and currents, wh e n t h e y m e e t , the waves just stand there.” Her team’s training,
which involves chasing waves and trying to build strength and endurance, helped make a difference, she said. Matson’s teammates are Aini Kynoch, Terry Malbon, Mary Jane Hudson, Del McCumber, Karri Tulz and spare Lorri Kobitz. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
What clients are saying: “Just wanted to share something with you that has made a great impact in my life. No matter what your circumstances, I am certain that you would enjoy getting to know Jacqui and learning more about her amazing adventure and her approach – and I know it works – cause I have worked with Jacqui and watched in awe as my mind changed and my body easily followed. Call me if you have any questions – call Jacqui just to chat and find out more about this amazing woman and her incredible program” …..Judy D Before
“Jacqui was an inspiration-she had been there! This was no twenty something hard body who had never had a weight problem, this was a trainer who had been there and had succeeded. With Jacqui’s quiet encouragement, New subtle prodding, dynamic classes F W inter all/ and sense of humor, I lost 30 pounds, 12.2% body fat and starti teams 16.75 inches, there is no magic Septe ng in pill, powder, vibrating machine mber to lose weight, there is your. S p a ce self and if you are lucky, a Limit guide like Jacqui to lead you ed... where you didn’t even know C a l lt you wanted to go!” Regis o ....Tami K. t
er
After
PLAY LIKE
A PRO
NANAIMO (DUKE POINT) to TSAWWASSEN June 24 to Sept. 5, 2011
Leavingg Tsawwassen 5:15 am 12:45 pm 8:15 pm 7:45 am 3:15 pm 10:45 pm 10:15 am 5:45 pm
Leavingg Duke Point
#37 - Camilo Forward
Sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated.
NANAIMO (DEPARTURE BAY) to HORSESHOE BAY June 29 to Sept. 5, 2011
Leave Horseshoe Bayy *
6:20 am 12:50 pm 8:30 am †2:30 pm 10:05 am 3:10 pm 10:40 am 5:20 pm
**
6:55 pm 7:30 pm 9:30 pm †† 11:05 pm
Leave Departure p Bayy
WHITECAPS FC
Presented By
CAMPS
REGISTER NOW BEFORE AUG 24 * $
119
NANAIMO
SEPT 10-11 t BEBAN PARK 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
or visit www.warriornanaimo.com
Ferry schedules are subject to change without notice.
5:15 am 12:45 pm 8:15 pm 7:45 am 3:15 pm 10:45 pm 10:15 am 5:45 pm
Kick it with Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer this summer in your community.
250.591.5919 Call 250.739.1676 (c)
VANCOUVER ISLAND – LOWER MAINLAND
Registration: ONLINE: whitecapsfc.com/camps PHONE: 778.330.1354 *Prices are per person, plus HST. Save $15 per family with Family Pricing (based on registering two siblings).
AFTER AUG 24 * $
129
6:20 am 7:45 am 8:30 am 10:40 am *
†
12:15 pm 12:50 pm 3:10 pm ** 4:40 pm
5:20 pm 7:30 pm 9:05 pm 9:30 pm
††
Sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated. *Mon., Thu., Fri., Sat. & Aug. 2 only, excluding Sept. 3. †Thu. to Mon. and Aug. 2, 19-17, 23-24, 30 & 31 only. **Mon., Thu. Fri., Sun. and Aug. 2, 30 & 31 only. ††Sun. only excluding Sept. 4. For information contact
1-888-BC FERRY www.bcferries.com This spot proudly sponsored by:
To have your business featured in this highly visible ad space call a Bulletin Sales Rep.
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
B7
Quality Foods
Wine & Cheese
Pre Grape order your Wine Sale Wine Juice or Grapes by Sept 9 for delivery at our truckload sale on Sept 17th in Errington 1-888-247-1111 Toll Free Weekdays Until 5pm
Great on the BBQ
Delights! Mild or Hot Italian Sausages 5.49 per kg
California Grown
Roma Tomatoes 2.18 per kg
99
¢ per lb
Authentic
Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
2
California “PREMIUM”
Extra Large Garlic
99
6.59 per kg
per 100 gr
2
Italian Gorgonzola Cheese
S ave $ 10 Emma
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
14
per lb
99
Bakery Fresh
Calabrese Buns
per lb
6
Fresh
Imported
3lt
2
2
49
99
99
per 100 gr
Italian
Piave Cheese
Emma
Creme of Balsamic Vinegar 250ml
2$ for
10
Emma
Potato Gnocchi 500gr
each
Experience the difference
Copyright © 2011 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only All Quality Foods Stores • Email: customerservice@qualityfoods.com • www.qualityfoods.com
2
Bocconcini Cheese
1
49
per 100 gr
51
3$ for
99
2
49
FOR
per 100 gr
Grandoro
Prosciutto Cotto Ham
29 per 100 gr
Casa Italia
Milano Salami
1
69 per 100 gr
that Quality makes! Prices in effect Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2011
For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com
B8
SPORTS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.bclocalnews.com
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Scoreboard
sports@nanaimobullet
sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Football
BMX
CANADIAN JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION Provincial Race Series Final rankings:
B.C. Football Conference V.I. Okanagan Victoria Langley Kamloops Chilliwack
W 4 4 2 1 1 0
L F A 0 223 29 0 137 58 2 78 143 3 78 97 3 68 142 4 39 154
Nine-year-old boys - Drew Johnson, first. 11-year-old boys - Kyeuno Patterson, third. 12-year-old boys - Benjamin Leslie, second. 14-year-old boys - Mackay Leslie, first. 15-year-old boys - David Osborne, first.
-www.bcjuniorfootball.com
16-year-old boys - Mitchell Vipond, first. Seven-year-old girls - Sadie Smith, third. Eight-year-old girls - Allison Churko, first. Nine-year-old girls - Reese Beadall, second. 17-year-old girls - Alissa Seddon, first. 11-year-old cruiser - Ayden Houle, first. 16-year-old cruiser - Hunter McGill, first. 56-year-old cruiser - Greg McGill, first.
B.C. Seniors Games West Kootenays, Aug. 17-21
TIRED OF LOW RETURNS? Find out what over 8,700 investors already know
returns up to
9%
CAREVEST MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORPORATIONS: Investing in Canadian Real Estate RRSP/RRIF/TFSA Eligible Monthly Income or Compounding Geographic mix of mortgages
For information call our exempt market dealer, CVC Market Point:
Phone: 250-383-0162 Toll Free: 1-877-847-6797
“ Building Investors Wealth for over a Decade”
www.carevest.com
This advertisement does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to purchase securities, which is being made under an Offering Memorandum available from our offices. There are risks associated with this investment and mortgage investments. Investment in our MICs is not guaranteed or secured against company assets and there is no assurance that historical yield will be representative of the yields that can or will be obtained in the future. Mortgage investments are not guaranteed and the value of land can fluctuate significantly as a result of, among other things, changing economic and real estate markets.
RICK SMITH COUNSELLOR Many people I meet are well aware that they are harming themselves, either with alcohol, or drugs, or overeating, but are unable to actually stop themselves. A lady told me she doesn’t want to drink, but her head just keeps making excuses, so she drinks every day. It is almost impossible to stop without some form of help. Some people need the help of going to rehab centre, paying a lot of money to take a “time out” from life to get clean and sober. Others go to a self-help group to get advice about how to achieve success from those who have had the same experience. I sit with clients and we talk. We talk about how things came to be like this; about how you want life to be for the future; and about how to make the changes that can alter your life. You do the work, and therefore you take the challenge, you pass the test, and you gain the freedom to run your own life. It’s not Rocket Science, It’s not Magic, and it works if you want it to. The other consideration is that my work is totally private. There are no files, no records and no one knows anything unless you want them to. This is why I have worked with business owners, health workers, and politicians in the past. If you need help, and privacy, give me a call for a FREE, no obligation chat.
Call RICK SMITH today at 250-619-9839.
Take that first step.
Archery - Michael Poole, gold, 3D longbow without sight, gold, target longbow without sight. Badminton - Jackson Hirota, gold, mixed doubles, bronze, competitive doubles, gold, rec singles; Art Davis, gold, rec doubles, silver, rec singles; Len Ohlhausen, gold, rec doubles, bronze, mixed rec doubles; Bill Chen, silver, rec doubles, gold, mixed rec doubles; Mike Robert, silver, mixed rec doubles, silver, rec doubles; Mary Mark, gold, rec doubles, gold, rec singles; Noreen Martin, gold, rec doubles; Joan Galey, gold, rec doubles, silver, mixed rec doubles; Lois Ohlhausen, gold, rec doubles, bronze, mixed rec doubles; Stella Hu, silver, rec doubles, gold, mixed rec doubles, gold, rec singles; Cheryle Sosnowski, bronze, mixed competitive doubles, bronze, rec doubles; Rob Carruthers, silver, competitive singles. Five-pin bowling - Maureen Carr, bronze, team; Donna Ramsay, bronze, team; Lynne Rankin, bronze, team; John Van Eijk, bronze, team; Rob Verbrugge, bronze, team. Bridge - Hugh Power, gold, duplicate; Olga Power, gold, duplicate; Miriam Peacock, bronze, social Flight A; Doug Peacock, bronze, social Flight A. Curling - Karen Hungar, gold; Susan Barber, gold; Frank Voysey, gold, mixed; Eleanor Voysey, gold, mixed; Dianne Smith, gold, mixed; Garry Smith, gold, mixed. Cycling - Derek Steel, gold,
competitive time trials. Darts - Nora Hughes, bronze, fours, bronze, target shoot; Brian Oltmann, bronze, fours, bronze, target shoot. Golf - Chris Frederickson, gold, low gross; Tina Robertson, silver, low net; Graham Mules, bronze, low gross; Lesley Hazeldine, silver, low gross. Hockey - Jack Downing, gold; Jean-Paul Guy, gold; Gerry Richardson, gold; Henry Weibe, gold; Andy McNally, gold; Bob Simpson, gold. Pickleball - Alex Gendron, silver, rec doubles, silver, mixed rec doubles; Debby Morgan, gold, rec doubles; Dee Pitcher, gold, rec doubles, silver, mixed rec doubles; Theresa Orcutt, gold, mixed competitive doubles; Ronnie Pitcher, silver, competitive singles. Slo-pitch - Bryon Coe, bronze; Sandy Peterson, silver; Gloria Young, gold; Pauline Davidson, gold; Karen Peniuk, silver. Soccer - Glen Kirkpatrick, silver; Adda Besseghieur, silver; Dave Johnson, silver; Glen Murphy, silver; Scott MacLean, silver; Gil Windley, silver; Ted Boe, silver; Keith Watson, silver; Ken Wright, silver; Jasbir Singh Sajan, silver; Andy Dixon, silver; Doug Cowling, silver; Paul Fudge, silver; Phil Morgan, silver; Ken Robertson, silver. Swimming - Nancy Ryan, gold, 50m backstroke, gold, 50m freestyle, silver, 100m individual medley, silver, 200m free, gold, 100m free, gold, 100m back, gold, 4x25m free relay, gold,
4x50m mixed free relay; Doreen Scantland, bronze, 50m breast, silver, 25m back, silver, 25m breast; Dan Ryan, silver, 100m back, bronze, 25m back, bronze, 25m free, bronze, 50m back, bronze, 4x25m free relay; Noel Hornby, gold, 25m free, bronze, 50m free, bronze, 100m free, bronze, 4x25m free relay, silver, 4x50m mixed free relay; James Scantland, bronze, 50m back, gold, 200m IM, silver, 100m IM, gold, 4x25m free relay, bronze, 4x50m mixed free relay; Heidi Bromley, gold, 200m IM, gold, 800m free, gold, 200m free, gold, 400m free, gold, 50m free, gold, 100m IM, gold, 4x25m free relay; silver, 4x50m mixed free relay. Tennis - Baldev Manhas, silver, doubles, gold, mixed doubles; Bob McDonald, silver, doubles, gold, singles; Tony Pawar, gold, doubles; Prem Sandhu, gold, doubles; Isabelle Armstrong, gold, doubles, silver, singles; Shirley Craddock, gold, doubles; Shaun Gessner, gold, mixed doubles, silver, singles; Patricia Garton, gold, doubles, gold, mixed doubles; Doug Forrest, gold, mixed doubles, gold, singles; Elaine Johnston, bronze, singles. Track and field - Barry Sparkes, bronze, 100m dash, gold, 200m, silver, long jump, gold, triple jump, gold, pentathlon; Bill Hollingshead, silver, 1,500m, silver, 10km road race, silver, 800m, silver, 5,000m; Bob Gehm, bronze, 10km road race, bronze, 200m, silver, 800m; Joe Giegerich, bronze, shot put, gold, long jump, gold, triple jump, gold, javelin.
CALENDAR Sout Sou uth h SSide de e Minor M nor o Fo oot otba alll A Asssoc ociattio ion
- Youth You Y Yo uth th Football oot all oo al Registration Reg eg g stration stra tr tio o H Hass Begun Begu g n-
WANTED
Tackle T ck e Diiv Divisions viisiio v ons on o ns
er Reg Regi R Registrati Registration eg e gist sstrat ttra atttio on n
Boys & Girls (ages 9-13 yrs.) - Two Divisions Of Play -
Registration & Equipment Issue - Thursday Nights 6 pm - 7:30 pm -
Pee Wee (ages 9, 10, 11)
In The Dawghouse Football Facility
Cannot turn 12 in 2011
Located at top of the John Barsby High School student parking lot off of Bruce Ave.
Jr. Bantum (ages 12 & 13) Cannot turn 14 in 2011 $125.00 We Supply: ALL Protective Equipment Practice Uniforms Game Uniforms
You Supply: Your footwear A GREAT ATTITUDE!
Want to know more? Phone Coach Larry Cooper 250-754-2079 OR GO TO http://south-sideminorfootball.blogspot.com
FOOTBALL AS YOU SEE IT ON TV
◆ Aug. 25 - Baseball Canada Peewee Westerns. Nanaimo vs. Manitoba Midwest. Serauxmen Sports Fields, 5:30 p.m. ◆ Aug. 27 - Canadian Junior Football League. V.I. Raiders vs. Okanagan Sun. Caledonia Park, 4 p.m. ◆ Aug. 28 - Baseball Canada Peewee Westerns. Gold-medal game. Teams TBD. Serauxmen Sports Fields, 1 p.m.
COMMUNITY
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Friday ◆ NANAIMO POTTERY Co-op hosts its summer show and sale from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Country Club Centre. Free admission and no tax. ◆ SOUL SURFER, a free feature film presentation by Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd., at 7 p.m. Donations and concession sales go to support Nanaimo refugee sponsorship group.
Saturday ◆ NANAIMO POTTERY Co-op hosts its summer show and sale from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Country Club Centre. Free admission and no tax. ◆ BASTION CITY wanderers Volkssport Clubhosts a 12-kilometre Nanaimo walk. Registration at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot at the end of Buttertubs Drive and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information call 250756-9796.
Sunday ◆ STORYTIME FOR Adults from 1-2 p.m. at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Sit back and relax as a trained actor reads entertaining stories. Free event, everybody welcome. 250-753-1154. ◆ AUTHOR LYNNE Bowen launches her new book Whoever Gives Us Bread at the Nanaimo Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book signing begins at 1 p.m.
Monday ◆ MOODY BLUES Group for men with depression, hosted by the Men’s Resource Centre at 418D Fitzwilliam St from 6-8 p.m. All men welcome. 250-7161551 for more information.
Wednesday
bands and partners welcome. For more info call 250-756-3116. ◆ DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Club meets in Nanoose. New members welcome. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. Wednesdays. ◆ NANAIMO WOMEN’S Centre is offering a 16-step group for women healing from addiction and codependency. Meetings are held every Monday evening. Contact the women’s centre at 250-753-0633. ◆ PARKINSON SUPPORT Group meets 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at Buttertubs Recreation Centre at 10 Buttertubs Dr. 250754-2129. ◆ ONTARIO LADIES meet the second Wednesday of the month for coffee at Longwood Brew Pub. It also meets for lunch the last Monday of the month. Phone 250-751-0415. ◆ HAVEN HOUSE Women’s Support Group. Weekly group for women recently impacted by an abusive relationship. Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Free child care is available if you call before 3 p.m. on the day before the group to register. Call 250756-0616 for more information. ◆ MALASPINA TOASTMASTERS meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at ABC Restaurant on Mary Ellen Drive. For more information call 250751-5204. ◆ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24-hour meeting list information at 250-753-7513 or www. nanaimoaa.org.
Bulletinboard
bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com
◆ WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 a.m. Improve communication and leadership skills at 5070 Uplands Dr. at Turner-Investors Group. Call 250-7414264. ◆ WEIGHT LOSS Surgery Support Group. Monthly meeting third Wednesday of the month, NRGH room G235, 7-9 p.m. Call 250-729-4183 or e-mail jazzbear@shaw. ca for info. ◆ NANAIMO COMMUNITY Hospice Companions Through Grief drop-in program with trained facilitators for support of persons who are grieving the death of a loved one. Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, 1729 Boundary Ave. 250-7588857. ◆ UPLANDS LUNCH Bunch Toastmasters meets Wednesdays noon-1 p.m., 101-5070 Uplands Dr. www.
uplandslunchbunch. com. ◆ SEPARATION AND Divorce Support Group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 7-9:30 p.m., Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St, side door. Call 250716-1551. ◆ 60+ DANCE to live music with Bowen Seniors at the Bowen Park ballroom, Thursdays 7:30-10:30 p.m. Come as a guest, continue as a member. ◆ ISLAND COUNSELLING offers Stop Chasing Your Mind. Anxieties, worries, insomnia, depression, fears, loss/grief, anger are not normal stress. Manage these struggles in a small safe group every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., 250-7549988.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Patients, family, caregivers welcome. 1-800-708-3228 ext. 221. ◆ NANAIMO UNIT of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. For further information, contact the unit at 777 Poplar St. or call 250-7418180. ◆ NANAIMO HEALING
Rooms. Come in for prayer, Mondays 7-9 p.m., Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd. 250-7557838.
◆ NANAIMO PROSTATE Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 777 Poplar St. Newly diagnosed, survivor, or looking for information. Hus-
B9
8, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 250-758-3668.
◆ CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association free recovery workshops, Rm. 19, Beban Park to May. 250-716-8827 for more information. ◆ MID ISLAND Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Rm.
◆ TOPS GROUP meets Mondays, Rm. B019, NRGH from 6-7:30 p.m. near the sat lab entrance. Lose weight sensibly. 250-7544334 for info. ◆ TOASTMASTERS ON The Hill meets Tuesdays at 5-6:15 p.m., Vancouver Island University, Bldg. 180, Rm. 316. 250-758-3227 for details.
Since 1993, our reputation has been built on providing professional expertise and courteous, personalized service to all our clients. Our growing Strata management division has just added a 4th Strata Manager with over 13 years of experience. We can provide your Strata Corporation with a professional, knowledgeable Strata Manager and solid experienced accounting staff who will work with you to protect your most valuable investment - your home. For more information, call Lindsay or Chris at (250) 753-8200. #100 – 319 Selby Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4
◆ ALS SUPPORT group meets fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Brechin United
Nanaimo’s DOWNTOWN DOLLAR STORE WHILE STS STOCK LA
$
1 00 1.00
Colgate Toothbrushes ... Aquafresh $ Toothpaste 135 mLL.......... Kids 5 Pack Toothbrush $
2.00 ............................. ONLY 2.00 L’OREAL Hair Colour CLEARANCE .................. 2/ /$9.00 SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 - 6:00 Thursday & Friday 9:00 - 8:00 Sat 9:30 - 5:00 • Sun 10:00 - 5:00
August 26th $4.00 will be donated to Tour de Rock from each sale! PLUS...for the week of Aug. 22 to 25 Mid Island Co-op will donate $2.00 for every Touchless Car Wash to Tour de Rock.
In Vancouver Island Conference Centre – 250-716-9297
$275 Rebate on LIMITED TIME OFFER!
◆ NANAIMO HARBOURFRONT Library hosts an introduction to e-books at 6:30 p.m. Event is free and open to everybody. 250753-1154 ext. 238 to register.
Ongoing
Nanaimo News Bulletin
UltraGlide® is the unique retractable cord feature that never detracts from the appearance of your Silhouette® window shadings. Visit Slegg until August 31, 2011 and receive a $275 Manufacturer’s Rebate with the purchase of 4 Silhouette® UltraGlide® and $60 for each additional unit purchased.
“Shady Lady” Call Marlene to book your appointment!
SLEGG LUMBER LTD. NANAIMO 49850 Jordan Ave. 250-758-8329
100% CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED
B10
COMMUNITY
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
A SUMMER BOUQUET to the Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture staff and all the children at Mansfield Park for being so kind and courteous to my two and a half-yearold grandson. Thanks also to Holly for making our many trips a joyous occasion. A HAPPY 22 YEARS BOUQUET to my wonderful husband and here’s to at least another 50 and more. Love you forever and always. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the complete strangers who gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers outside of Woodgrove Centre’s SaveOn-Foods. They do it every week and this week was my turn. Their kind gesture meant a lot to me. BOUQUETS OF SMILING DAISYS to the girls at the Rock City Tim Hortons who let my daughter have the iced cappuccino when my debit card declined due to bank error. Thanks for making an embarrassing situation less stressful. A BIG BOUQUET OF PINK AND WHITE GERBERAS to Duncan and Aprielle who got married recently in Parksville. Love moomle, xxoo. THANKS to a staff member at the Harbourview Volkswagen car dealership for giving me gas for my car to get me going. A SPARKLING BOUQUET to Quality Foods for yet another spectacular fireworks display at the Nanaimo Marine Festival. For a company that is not huge like a lot of your competition, you do so much for the community.
A BIG THANK YOU to whoever you are for the secret admirer birthday greeting in July. As a senior on my own, it’s wonderful if you are not forgotten, especially on those days. A BOUQUET. The effectiveness of a business is best judged when problems arise, not when things are running smoothly. Recently, The Bay in Nanaimo and Langley joined forces to provide customer service excellence after we purchased an outdoor patio set. Our sales associate personally delivered it after a shipping error was discovered and a credit was issued to our account. Bravo to The Bay for this shining example of over-the-top customer service. A GORGEOUS ARRAY OF GLADIOLAS to Frank in the paint department of Rona. First the nice green bedroom paint and then your generous gift of time and skills to make an almost perfect match on the taupe. It looks great. A BOUQUET to the man who found my cellphone near Juniper Street. Thank you so much for finding and delivering it to me. If you are ever in the area again, I do have a small reward for you. In my excitement about getting my phone back, I completely forgot to give it to you and only remembered after you pulled away. A BIG BOUQUET to the Purolator guy I drove past who ran down to help an elderly man in a wheelchair up the hill on Northwest Bay Road recently. A HUGE BOUQUET OF
Submit your Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone No _____________________________________________________
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Beefs
A BEEF to a Nanaimo store. As paying customers, we have witnessed how badly the staff are treated at your store. As a result, we will not be supporting your business anymore. You should appreciate good staff members because they are few and far between.
&
A BEEF to a Nanaimo business for closing an hour earlier than advertised. The employees were not apologetic. A MISERABLE BEEF to people who go out to eat at restaurants and complain about everything. If you don’t like anything about a place, eat at home. Sometimes I think people complain a lot just to get a free meal. A BEEF to people who plagiarize. It was harmless back in high school, but in the real world it’s kind of irritating.
bouquets WRENCHES AND RACHETS to Larry at Promax Automotive for going far out of his way to repair our broken water pump when the car was stuck in the driveway. Larry is a mechanic who makes house calls, does great work and charges reasonable rates. A GREAT BIG ROUND AND ROLLING BOUQUET to all the great folks at Big O Tires. Fast, efficient, cheerful, reasonable and knowledgeable. Thanks Tim and Robin. WONDERFUL DREAMS AND HAPPY FUTURES to those people who are out there to make a difference, helping others in any way they can. It gives me hope to see so many people willing to donate time or money for the benefit of others. Every little bit counts. A TRUCK FULL OF NEW CAR PARTS to Stone Bros Auto Body for the awesome job on my damaged car. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Mick Stone for arranging for me the replacement of my windshield and detailing done on the day I was to pick up my car. I will highly recommend them to anybody I know who needs car repairs done. THANKS SO MUCH to Ron and the great guys at Auto Check Automotive. Your service goes above and beyond.
A SNOBBY BEEF to people who think they know more than you because they have a university education and you don’t or were educated at a more highly regarded post-secondary institution. This is not always the case.
A BOUQUET to the elderly gentleman who held the door open for a young but obviously injured woman at a local clinic recently.
A BEEF to the police officer who sat in her car and watched me hold up traffic on a busy street and did nothing while some young fellows risked their lives pushing my car to safety. You could have turned your lights on for a couple of minutes to warn the other drivers while the intersection was cleared. It’s not like you had to get out of your vehicle and push. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the amazing guys who pushed my dead Pontiac Solstice up the hill and out of traffic on Comox Road at the Wallace Street lights. We have such wonderful young people in this city. A BOUQUET to the city for Colliery Dam Park. It is so beautiful in there. My friends and I had a picnic by the upper lake one recent sunny evening and we felt so lucky such a nice park is in our backyard.
A BEEF to drunken idiots who go tubing down the river, risking their lives and the lives of others. A BEEF about the Show n Shine event in downtown Nanaimo recently. Hours of the event were posted as 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but by 2:20 p.m. the cars pulled out. By 2:30 p.m. it was a ghost town. Ending a show 1.5 hrs early is not cool, especially when mainland visitors take the time to come over.
A YUMMY BOUQUET to my coworker, who brought homemade chocolate chunk cookies to work. They were delicious. A GENERAL BEEF about a number of different things – the cost of parking at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, big box stores employing an insufficient number of cashiers during busy weekend hours – you wait in line a whole lot longer – and off-leash dog parks. Lots of people don’t go because of irresponsible dog owners.
This Week’s Winners OLGA ANTONICHUK wins a bouquet from Turley’s Florist.
A BIG BEEF to the person who dropped a mattress, rug and other household garbage in the ditch on Biggs Road.
Nanaimo’s Newest Pharmacyy NOW OPEN! A PHARMACY WITH A DIFFERENCE SPECIALIZING IN: • Specialty Compounding
Tel: 250.714.0703 Fax: 250.714.1807 Email: rxrampharmacy@shaw.ca
103-1629 Townsite Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9S 1N3
Customized prescription & non-prescription medications to fit your needs. Cosmetic compounds, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Pain Gels
• Home Health Care • Blister Packaging • Medication Management
LIFESOURCE
LIFESOURCE
Deluxe One Step Blood Pressure Monitor
Advanced Manual Inflate Digital Blood Pressure Monitor with Memory
- Automatic/ Digital with Memory
Sale $
99
69
Sale $
3999
Complimentary one to one consultation with your pharmacist
• Vaccination Program
Reg.$99 99
Reg. $5499
FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY
Hours of Operation - 9:00 to 5:00 - Monday to Friday Yes... We Deliver!
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
B11
meet the PROFESSIONALS FOR THE BEST IN QUALITY, QUALITY Y SERVICE & PRODUCTS CALL OR VISIT THESE FINE BUSINESSES!
"We Guarantee Your Satisfaction" sf RETRACTABLE Screen Solutions for doors, windows, outdoor living spaces & more . . . Russ & Winifred McKinnon
250-751-2787
Flow
RVRV SALES, PARTS, SERVICE SERVICES
• Custom Wall Surrounds
TORATION CEDAR ROOF RES• Tub to Shower Conversions
Restore Your Cedar Roof • New Tub Installed and Save $$$ • Walk InWash Tubs Low Pressure High Volume Remodel your bathroom... #1 Oil Base Preservative in N. America improve the value of your home!
Free Quote: 250-740-5357 250-753-9797
www.PhantomScreen.ca
www.bathmaster.com www.FlowCedarRoofRestoration.ca
Nanaimo’s Only Apple Specialist
Coastal Windows Ltd.
boutique|mac 78 Wharf St, Downtown Nanaimo Phone: 250-754-6229 www.boutiquemac.ca
Need
Office staff for those times when you need a helping hand the most • Ideal for attic reflects 96% of Radiant Heat. • Save on heating and cooling Providing staffing • Improve Comfort, relief for all occasions • Beat the heat in summer or when you just need • Warm in winter. • Do it yourself, or we install. to catch up • Sales and installations 250-816-4328
Also specializing in Radiant floor heating
250-754-4078
www.radiantdesign.ca www.working9to5.ca
Windows?
Government overnment rebates now Monday - Friday $100 00 per window i d 8:00 to 4:30 Custom Template Design 754-4311 Window replacement has never been more affordable TOLL FREE 0 Down No Payments for 6 Months oac Donna Boyes 250-754-5486 1-888-754-9711 DonnaBoyes@ComfortableOrganizingSolutions.com FAX: 250 754-8913 CALL NOW 250-754-3114 tradewinddesigns.ca
Harbour City of Clinic Denture
> \ 250-713-4958 www.trendworks.ca
LAIRD WHEATON
$
95
79
◗ BPS Brand Dentures ◗ Partial Dentures
620 Wentworth St. Nanaimo Harbour b C Ci City Denture Clinic 250-716-3332 ADDRESS 620 WENTWORTH STREET ■ PHONE 250-716-3332 Darren Hoffman, R.D
>ÀÀi Ê vv > ]Ê,° ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊH VVi«Ì }Ê iÜÊ*>Ì i ÌÃH
(250)713-9412
Custom Template Design
Ê
SHOE REPAIR 1713C Bowen Road, Nanaimo
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 10 am to 3 pm We repair Shoes, Sandals, Purses, Sports Arch supports amdBoots, orthopedic inserts madeTool on Belts, site. We carry Tents, Boat care Tops products, and so much more. We also do aEquipment, full selection of shoe Laces, Leather Belts, medical new adjustments as raises and arch and usedsuch footwear and then some.supports
The Shoe Must Go On 250-591-0404
Skype Repair: nanaimo.shoe.repair www.nanaimoshoe.com
DIGITAL GARMENT DIRECT Screen printing and white AUTOMOTIVE &$ MARINE 12 VOLT T-shirt from 500 1 "ÊÉÊ6 "Ê-9-/ -ÊUÊ-/ ,/ ,-ÊEÊ- 1, /9 Min. 40 units 1 /""/ Ê-" 1/ " -ÊUÊ- / / Ê, "ÊEÊ *-
Email - hdimages.ca@gmail.com
ÓxäÊÇxn ÎÎÎÈÊUÊÓx äÊ Üi Ê,`°
Nanaimo
new dentures?
• Dentures over Implants • BPS Brand Dentures • Partial Dentures • Same Day Relines
◗ Re-Creating Your Natural Smile
- Website design - Graphics Design - Content Management System (CMS) - Maintenance e - Free consu onsultation
FREE ESTIMATES , - / ÊUÊ " , -«iV > â }Ê \Ê ÕÃÌ Ê- ÜiÀÃÊUÊ ÀÊ/ i - ÜiÀÊ-ÕÀÀ Õ `ÃÊUÊ Ài« >ViÃÊUÊ >V Ê-« >Ã iÃ
CWB Certified
thinking
◗ Dentures Over Implants
Tradewind Designs
Lifetime Brake Pads
www.hubcityrv.ca .ca www.hubcityrv.ca .ca
UÊ-ÌÀÕVÌÕÀ> Ê-Ìii Ê >LÀ V>Ì ÊEÊ >ÌiÀ > à UÊ Ê/Þ«iÃÊ vÊ ÕÃÌ Ê >LÀ V>Ì UÊ-Ì> iÃÃÊ> `Ê Õ Õ Ê7i ` } UÊ- iiÌÊ iÌ> Ê >à }ÊEÊ >ÌiÀ > à >ÌiÀ > à UÊ «ÕÌiÀ âi`Ê7>ÌiÀ iÌÊ Õ ÕÌÌ } UÊ,iÌ> Ê iÌ> Ê-> ià UÊ/> Ê >LÀ V>Ì Ê
Business of the Week
AC Delco
250-468-7000 250-468-7000
Tradewind NSM METAL FABRICATORS Nanaimo Sheet Metal Ltd. Designs
- Website design “No More Searching, Stress or Clutter - Graphics Design We Clear- Away the Disarray” Content Management System (CMS) - Maintenance (250)713-9412 - Free consultation
NEW
• Appliance Repaiir UÊ ÃÕÀ> ViÊ > à • Insurance Claims UÊ ÝÌi `i`Ê7>ÀÀ>> ÌÞ • Extended Warraanty UÊ ÌV iÃÊEÊ7 À } }gÊUÊ ÀÞÊ, ÌÉ-ÌÀÕVÌÕÀ> • Hitches & Wiring • Dry Rot/Structural UÊ*>ÀÌÃÊEÊ VViÃà ÀÞÊ-Ì ÀiÊUÊ Ê > iÃÊEÊ `i à • Parts & Accessory Store • All Makess & Models UÊ «« > ViÊ,i«> À • Complete Inventory Online 1465 1465 E. E. Island Island Hwy. Hwy. Nanoose Nanoose Bay Bay
tradewinddesigns.ca Island ENVIRO
INSULATING THERMAL+AIR+VAPOUR
Spray Foam
SYSTEMS ACOUSTICAL
FIRE
NSHINE SURoofing “COVERING YOUR INVESTMENT”
vSteve Fagan: 250-797-9283 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: Óxä°Ç£Î°nn£ä
HD Image
iVÃÌ>ÃÞ>Õ` °V ÊUÊxn££Ê*>À Ü>ÞÊ À Ûi www. .ca
A E E A U U TT O OM MOOT TI V I V
Your Family Doctor Doctor Your vehicle’s vehicle’s Family
REROOFING SPECIALISTS BARRIERS
PROOFING
PROOFING
Serving Central Vancouver V Island for Over Thirty Years
Licensed & Insured
1-888-9-TO-FOAM ISLANDENVIROSPRAY A FOAM.COM
#EDAR #ONVERSIONS s &IBERGLASS 3HINGLES -EMBRANE &LAT 2OOF 3YSTEM 2EPAIRS -AINTENANCE 0ROGRAMS s 7RITTEN %STIMATES 1UALITY #ONTINUOUS 'UTTERS &).!.#).' !6!),!",% s 3%.)/2 $)3#/5.4
250-753-6220 roofer@telus.net
Complete Complete Auto Auto Repairs & Service Repairs & Service SAFE SAFE A E PEOPLE AF PEOPLE SAFE CAR CAR ••SAF SAFE
Come see us at our new location: { ΣÊ7i }Ì Ê,`°Ê > > 4330 Wellington Rd. Nanaimo
250-758-4544
B12
Nanaimo News Bulletin
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
B13
O
1 9 9 7 9 2 7 0 5 2
E C N A R A E L C R A E MID-Y
WHY BUY NEW? 2011 20 11 D DOD ODGE OD GE
2011 20 11 HYU HYU YUND NDAI ND AI
2011 20 11 FOR FOR ORD D
2010 20 10 F FOR ORD OR D
2010 20 10 N NIS ISSA IS SAN SA N
2010 20 10 HYU HYU YUND NDAI ND AI
2010 20 10 MIT MIT ITSU SUBI SU BISH BI SHII SH
1500 4WD
SONATA
FIESTA SE
FOCUS SEL
CUBE
ACCENT
LANCER
Stk #D12 #D12770 770. NEW $34,995 995
Stk #D12 #D12806 806. NEW $26,795 795
Stk #D12 #D12807 807. NEW $21,495 495
Stk #121 #12144A 44A. NEW $24,995 995
Stk #124 #12474 74. Reta Retailil $22 $22,695 695
Stk #125 #12503 03. NEW $15 $15,975 975
Stk #125 #12550 50. NEW $21 $21,995 995
GALAXY PRICE
GALAXY PRICE
GALAXY PRICE
GALAXY PRICE
GALAXY PRICE
GALAXY PRICE
GALAXY PRICE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
31,588
11,888
2009 KIA
2009 SUZUKI
2009 FORD
2009 FORD
SPECTRA LX
SX4
F250 4WD
FLEX SEL AWD
S #D Stk #D124 12 14 4. R Retail $16,995 GALAX GAL LAX XY PRICE XY
Stk #D12699. Retail $19,995 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #D12704. Retail $13,995 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #D12705. Retail $15,995 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #D12705. Retail $29,888 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #D12808. Retail $28,995 GALAXY PRICE
$
13,888
17,888
$
11,888
$
EASY Y FINANCING
2008 DO ODGE OD
2007 20 07 MAZ MAZDA DA
2007 20 07 FOR FORD D
150 00 0
CX7
SPORT TRAC LTD
Stk #1235 #12357. Retaili $2 224,995 GALAXY PR RIC CE C
Stk #M12901. Retail $23,995 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #124257. Retail $27,995 GALAXY PRICE
$
19,888
21,888
$
23,888
2007 007 CHE CHEV V
2007 FORD
2007 VOLVO
COBALT
TAURUS SEL
S60 TURBO
Stkk #12433. #1 # 2433. #1243 3 Retail $10,995 5 GALAXY PRICE CE
Stk #12506A. Retail $12,995 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #12548. Retail $23,995 GALAXY PRICE
$
7,888
8,888
$
18,888
2007 7 SATURN
2007 MAZDA 3
1998 MERCURY
ION
HATCHBACK
GRAND MARQUIS
Stk #126681. 681 Retail R $10,995 GALA AXY PRICE
Stk #D12801. Retail $16,995 GALAXY PRICE
Stk #T12609A. Retail $6,995 GALAXY PRICE
$
9,388
15,288
$
4,888
TY
PLUS 13 4WD TRUCKS IN STOCK
Complete & Comprehensive Maintenance Inspections On All Our Pre-Owned Vehicles
$
13,888
$
27,888
CREDIT CORNER
27,888
EVERY MAKE! EVERY MODEL!
EVERY PRICE! E
“GALMO GUARANTEES APPROVALS”
All you need is: • 2 Pay Stubs (minimum monthly gross earnings of $1500) • Valid Drivers License • Void Cheque • You Drive Away Today!
SAVE YOURSELF TIME APPLY ONLINE
www.
.net
See dealer for details. Down payments may vary. • GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • DIVORCE • BANKRUPTCY • DRIVE HOME TODAY
10 RETAIL LENDERS TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE TIME - GET PREAPPROVED ONLINE - APPLY TODAY – DRIVE TODAY!
NA NEWS BNAIMO ULLETI N
2011
NANAIMO TRADES WELCOME PAID FOR OR NOT! *$499 documentation and taxes are extra. All prices are plus taxes and doc. fee.
BEST USED CAR SALES
15,888
VIBE GT
$
TH
17,888
2009 PONTIAC
$
2
17,888
IMPA ALA
$
#
17,888
2009 20 9C CHEV
$
ST OF THE CI BE E
22,888
CHECK OUT OUR NEW LOOK ON-LINE!
www.galaxymotors.net
250-729-7991 (Across from Long Lake) DL #30917
VANCOUVER ISLAND’S #1 CAR DEALERSHIP
E R T N E C A G E M
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
wheels
Experience the difference that Quality makes!
Minivans most family-friendly autos around I HONDA SEES a market for 2011 Odyssey.
BY JIM ROBINSON
onda has learned over the years that you don’t mess with success. For that reason there aren’t any radical changes on the Honda Odyssey minivan that enters its fourth generation with the 2011 model. Instead, what Honda has done is listen to the needs and wants of its customers and improved the fuel economy, safety and ride and handling in the new model. In a nutshell, it’s more refined and better all-round Minivan sales have shrunk to about half the levels of a few years ago (Canadian sales are expected to be in the 70,000 range this year), but Honda Canada executive vice-president Jerry Chenkin is “cautiously optimistic” that the overall vehicle market will improve slightly in the coming year. For 2011, the Odyssey has a new look inside and out. As with any minivan, it’s still basically a box on wheels, but Honda has added chrome styling elements along the beltline to make it stand out from the competition. This design element, combined with a lower roofline, wider stance and better aerodynamics help take away some of the boxy look that is common in all minivans.
H
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Honda has improved its popular minivan once again with the fourth-generation 2011 Odyssey. North American engineered, designed and built, the Odyssey went on sale last fall. The automaker anticipates a revival in minivan sales.
The vehicle will be offered in the following trim levels: LX, EX, EXRES, EX-L and Touring with more than 50 new standard and available features. Even with all the new features such as variable cylinder management that allows the vehicle to run on six, four or even three cylinders when power isn’t required, Honda has been able to hold the line on pricing. Inside is where the biggest advances have been made – particularly the increase in space for both passengers and cargo. Most members of the Odyssey engineering team are long-time Odys-
child seat closer to mom and dad up front. In total, the Odyssey can handle up to five child seats, depending on the trim level. When only two passengers are in the second row, a fold-down armrest provides three beverage holders and a tray. If needed, all second row seats can be removed totally to produce a flat floor that might be needed if you’re carrying a sheet of plywood or drywall that yes, does fit! No need to borrow a pick up to bring that building material home from the lumber store. Power comes from a 3.5-litre 24-valve SOHC V6 engine that generates
sey owners and it shows in the versatility this new model offers. There is room for six adults in comfort in the three rows of seating and a seemingly endless combination of passenger and cargo combinations. The LX seats seven passengers, all others will accommodate eight. The second row, on the EX and above, has what Honda calls a wide-mode as the two outside seats can adjust sideways. The primary benefit of that is the ability to install up to three child seats side by side. The centre seat in the second row is also considerably wider and it also moves forward to allow for a
248 horsepower. A fivespeed automatic is standard in all models except fir the Touring which has a six-speed. The new Odyssey still handles like, well, a minivan but it is closer to what you’d expect in a sedan than ever before. With a weight reduction of 43 kilograms, Honda says it will accelerate to 100 kilometres per hour in 8.8 seconds, which is pretty decent for a minivan while at the same time there is a one litre per 100km drop in fuel consumption. Of course, safety is a prime concern when you’re talking about a “family vehicle” and Honda expects the new
2011 RANGER SUPER CAB SPORT 4X2 Share our Employee Price
ˆ
UNSURPASSED
FUEL ECONOMY**
Purchase Finance For Only
14,849 199 5.49%
$
*
$
†
@
APR
Includes
6,600
$
*
Total Price Adjustment
per month financed over 72 months with $2,650 down
Offers include $1,450 freight.
9.8L/100km 29 MPG HWY ** 13.5L/100km 21 MPG CITY **
Get your employee price today, only at your BC Ford store.
bcford.ca
Odyssey to get a Top Safety Pick and a FiveStar safety rating in the U.S. for 2011. More high-strength steel has been used than ever before to add to the safety factor along with standard safety features like electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, driver and front passenger side airbags, dual stage front airbags and active front head restraints. Among the convenience features in the cabin are 15 beverage holders (10 in the base LX model), and a cooler at the base of the centre stack (on EX and above). To keep the youngsters happy on those long road trips, there is a 16.2-inch video screen available on the Touring model. If you’re looking for all the bells and whistles, the Touring model is the way to go. Technology stands out here with a satellite-linked navigation system (with voice recognition), multi-view rearview camera and more. While minivan sales may be declining, there’s still no vehicle that offers such a full range of family-friendly attributes. And the beauty of the Odyssey is you can go basic or luxurious. No wonder it’s been the benchmark of the minivan segment for so many years. With this new generation, the bar has been raised even higher.
WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ^Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 16/11 to August 31/11 (the “Program Period”) on the purchase or lease of most new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor and Mustang BOSS 302). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford employees (excluding any CAW negotiated program or other periodic employee special offer). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with, CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance, A/X/Z/D/F-Plan and A/Z-Plan Loyalty program incentives. *Purchase a new 2011 Ranger Super Cab Sport 4x2 for $14,849 after Total Eligible Price Adjustments of $6,600 deducted (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price adjustment of $1,600 and Delivery Allowance of $5,000). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Employee Price Adjustments and Delivery Allowances have been deducted. Offer includes freight of $1,450 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. †Choose 5.49% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2011 Ranger Super Cab Sport 4x2 for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, OAC from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $199 with a down payment of $2,650 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $2,146.91 or APR of 5.49% and total to be repaid is $14,345.91. Purchase finance offer includes freight of $1,450 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. Offers are available to customers taking retail incentives and may only be available on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. **Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Ranger FEL 4X2 2.3L I4 5-Speed manual transmission: [10.0L/100km (28MPG) city, 7.7/100km (37MPG) hwy] / 2011 Ranger 4X2 4.0L V6 5-speed Manual transmission (model priced): [13.5L/100km (21MPG) City, 9.8L/100km (29MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits.
B14
HyundaiCanada.com
live smart.
5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty
ELANTRA SEDAN
BEST-IN-CLASS NON-HYBRID FUEL ECONOMYʆ
Limited model shown
www.pattisonhyundainanaimo.com
D#23669
GL Sport model shown
ACCENT L 3DR 5-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED. DEALER PARTICIPATION OF $500 INCLUDED.
FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT
TUCSON L 5-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED. FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT
124 3.59%
FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS
BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT
WITH
†
OWN IT
$
HIGHWAY 6.5L/100 KM 43 MPGʈ
NO DOWN PAYMENT
146 1.49% WITH
†
OWN IT
$
The EPA named Hyundai’s 2010 fleet of Ǚ vehicles the most fuel-efficient in the U.S.
THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FLEET OF VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.
D#23669
Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo 4123 Wellington Road • Nanaimo, BC 4123 Wellington Rd. 250-758-6585 • Toll Free 1-866-758-6585 Nanaimo, 250-758-6585 PAPER TO INSERT DEALER TAG HERE
D#23669
156 0%
FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT
2010 BEST-SELLING IMPORT SUV IN CANADA
2011 GENESIS COUPE
WITH
†
146 0
2011 SANTA FE 2.4L GL AUTO ∞ A NEW CALIBRE OF SMART PERFORMANCE
OWN IT
$ HIGHWAY 6.6L/100 KM 43 MPGʈ
GENESIS COUPE 2.0T 6-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
%
NO DOWN PAYMENT WITH
†
OWN IT
$
PRICE ADJUSTMENTΩ
ʕ
NEW SALE PRICE
UNTIL 2012
2011 ACCENT CLEAROUT
SANTA FE 2.4L GL AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
NO DOWN PAYMENT
HIGHWAY 7.2L/100 KM 39 MPGʈ 2.0T 6-Speed model shown
Limited model shown
THE 2012 MODELS HAVE ARRIVED.
2012 TUCSON
ALL-NEW STYLISH CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLE
Limited model shown
ELANTRA L 6-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
NO DOWN PAYMENT
HIGHWAY 4.9L/100 KM 58 MPGʆ
TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0T 6-Speed/2011 Santa Fe 2.4L GL Auto/2012 Tucson L 5-speed/2012 Elantra L 6-Speed with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/1.49%/3.59% for 84/84/72/72 months. Bi-weekly payment is $146/$156/$146/$124. No down payment is required. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,565/$1,760/$1,760/$1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0T 6-speed for $26,464 at 0% per annum equals $145.41 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $26,464. Cash price is $26,464. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, license fees, PPSA and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʕPrice for model shown: 2011 Accent GL 3 Dr Sport is $17,444. Dealer participation of $500 on Accent L 3 Dr 5-Speed is included. Delivery and Destination charge of $1,495 is included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ‡Purchase or lease a 2011 Accent/2011 Genesis Coupe/2011 Santa Fe/2012 Tucson model during August 2011 and you will receive a preferred price Petro-Canada Gas Card valid for $0.30 per litre savings on each litre of gas up to a total of 750/750/750/750 Litres. Based on Energuide combined fuel consumption rating for the 2011 Accent L 3Dr 5-speed (6.7L/100km)/2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0T 6-Speed (8.5L/100km)/2011 Santa Fe 2.4L GL 6-speed (9.0L/100km)/ 2012 Tucson L 5-speed (8.9L/100km) at 15,400km/year [yearly average driving distance (Transport Canada’s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2009)]. This card is valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland). This card has no expiry date. Petro-Canada is a trademark of SUNCOR ENERGY INC. used under license. Petro-Canada is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this promotion. Eligibility for the card is subject to conditions and exclusions. Offer not available on 2012 Elantra models. ʈFuel consumption for 2011 Accent 3Dr (HWY 5.7L/100KM; City 7.3L/100KM)/2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0T (HWY 6.6L/100KM; City 10.0L/100KM)/2011 Santa Fe 2.4L 6-Speed Automatic FWD (City 10.4L/100KM, HWY 7.2L/100KM) are based on EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Fuel consumption for 2012 Tucson L 5-speed (HWY 6.5L/100KM; City 9.1L/100KM) is based on Manufacturer’s testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ʆFuel economy comparison based on combined fuel consumption rating for the 2012 Elantra L 6 speed Manual [City: 6.8L/100km (42MPG), Hwy: 4.9L/100km (58MPG), Combined: 5.95L/100km (49MPG)] and 2011 Energuide combined fuel consumption ratings for the mid-size vehicle class. ΩPurchase or lease any 2011 Accent L 3 Door 5-Speed and receive a price adjustment of $3,600. Certain conditions apply. †ʕ‡ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ∞Based on the December 2010 AIAMC report. πBased on the June 2011 AIAMC report. ǙBased on projected sales figures incorporated into Table 28 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends report. This comparison is limited to the top 14 highest-volume manufacturers in the U.S. based on the 2010 model-year fleet. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Hyundai is under license. ∆See your dealer for eligible vehicles and full details of the Graduate Rebate Program. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
2011 ACCENT L 3DR
15,094 $ 11,494 $3,600
HIGHWAY 5.7L/100 KM 50 MPGʈ
$
On selected models
O
FINANCING FOR UP TO
RIGHT NOW GET
E RS E FF
STARTING PRICE
MONTHS
0 84
AND
AU ND
T
%
1S 3 G.
#
SELLING PASSENGER CAR BRAND IN CANADA
∏
THE 2011
B15 Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
B16
WHEELS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Morgan makes retro electric development of the proven Aero Supersport’s aluminum chassis with the 4.8litre BMW V8 replaced by a new derivative of Zytek’s high power-density electric powertrain driving through a conventional manual gearbox. The prototype Morgan will use a new derivative of Zytek’s proven 70-kilowatt, 94-horsepower electric powertrain, which is already supplied to U.S. vehicle manufacturers. The compact, lightweight
U.K. COMPANY goes vintage for new concept.
I
The Morgan Motor Company and a consortium of British technology specialists are developing a new, high-performance electric sportscar prototype. The Morgan Plus E program will deliver two engineering concept vehicles early in 2012. Both will be based on a
unit will be installed in the transmission tunnel and will require just three additional connections (cooling water, high voltage electrics and low voltage electrics). Power will come from a Li-Ion battery pack. The powertrain and batteries will be mounted in a bonded aluminum chassis constructed by precision metal former Radshape, based on an the design already manufactured by the company for Morgan’s Supersports range.
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Morgan and a group of British specialty firms are working on an electric concept car called the Morgan Plus E that uses a 4.8-litre BMW V8 and a 94-horsepower electric motor.
FOR O UR
BIGGE SA ST
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
STK# 11134AXR
Double Cab 4x4
Double Cab 4x4
STK# 11150AHX 96, 371 km
$24,888 $ STK#11127AO – 28,907 miles..................
2008 200 8 Toyo Toyota ta Ava Avalon lon STK#11133ARO – 46,263 km, leather..... r
11,88800
$
13,88800 00
18,888
2007 Toyota Yaris STK#11137XH – 56,072 km .........................
2007 Toyota Yaris STK#11138AX – 86,697 km .........................
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2010 Ch hevrolet l Camaro
$
Crew Max 4x4
$
00
9,888
00
9,888
19,88800 23,88800
STK#11153AR – 82,147 km......................
2007 Toyota Corolla STK#11156RXH – 77,952 km ...................
2007 200 7 Toyo Toyota ta Cor Coroll olla a STK#11157ARX – 70,987 km ...................
$
17,88800
$
10,88800
$
00
10,888
STK#11117BX – 96,899 km.......................... STK#11164AXR – 74,026 km ...................
2010 Chrysler 300-SERIES STK#11167AOR – 25,959 km, leather, sun roof... f
2007 Mercedes d Benz C280 STK#1117 STK# 11171A 1A – 37,058 37 058 km km ........................
RICK ROACH
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Double Cab 4x4
$27,888 $
2007 Toyota Yaris 2008 Toyota RAV 4
STK# 11165AX 92, 792 km
$ $ $
$
00
9,888
00
23,888
17,88800 22,88800
DALLAS ORR
STK#10964BX – 138,701 km........................ STK#11184AH ..........................................
$
6,88800
$
26,88800
2010 201 0 Toyo Toyota ta Tac Tacoma oma Db Dbll Cab Cab 4WD STK#11192AO – 3,204 miles....................
$
STK#11194AXO – 107,620 km.....................
$
$
STK#11202AX – 91,430 km .........................
SIMON KITCHEN
00
24,888
2007 Toyota Yaris STK#1114 STK# 11143C 3C – 47,215 47 215 km km ........................
00
9,888
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4WD
2009 Toyota Matrix
00
32,888
2007 Toyota Corolla STK#11201AOR........................................
STK# 11177AXH
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Double Cab 4x4
$26,888 $
2002 200 2 Mazd Mazda a MPV MPV Wag Wagon on 2006 Mercedes Benz R500
$14,888
$
9,99500
$
14,88800
STK# 11178AX 56, 023 km
$26,888 $
2003 200 3 Toyo Toyota ta Cor Coroll olla a STK#10936B – 123,562 km ..........................
$
6,88800
2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series STK#11198AH – 62,939 km .....................
2009 200 9 Toyo Toyota ta Cor Coroll olla a STK#11219AX – 35,503 km .....................
2002 Toyota RAV4 STK#11221AH – 113,100 km ...................
2010 Toyota Yaris Sedan STK#11226AR – 31,000 km, auto............
2010 Toyota Yaris Sedan STK#11227AR – 30,100 km, auto............
2010 Hyund daii Elantra l Sedan d STK#1122 STK# 11229AR 9AR – 37,500 37 500 km km, auto auto............
AARON ANDERSON RICHARD CHARLEY DOUG McINULTY
JEFF GOERZ
$
13,88800
$
00
15,888
$
00
13,888
$
13,88800
$
13,88800
$
13,88800
ST OF THE CI BE E
#
1
JAMIE REYNOLDS KIRSTEN MICHIELI
LOCAL
250-758-9103 www.nanaimotoyota.com
2555 Bowen Road, Nanaimo RICK FAGANELLO MIKE LALANDE
KEN TAYLOR
REID HUGH
DAVE MUNDY
DL# 10407
www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com
www.nanaimotoyota.com
STK#1114 STK# 11149A 9A – 13,450 13 450 km km ........................
$
$
2007 200 7 Ford Ford Ed Edge ge
$14,888
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
$25,888 $
$
$
STK# 11151AXH 95, 518 km
STK# 11180AX 57,744 km
TY
2008 Toyota XB
STK# 11154AX 81,142 km
www.nanaimotoyota.com
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
STK#11116AR – 35,009 km......................
WOW!
$15,888
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
2010 201 0 Suzu Suzuki ki 4 d dr. r. Sed Sedan an
WOW!
STK# 10102A 72,018 km
25,730 km
$15,888
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY www. www.nanaimotoyota.com
l Specia ! Edition
m!
Low K
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
TH
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
OAC
VE $$ !!
on selected Toyota Certified see dealer for details
NA NEWS BNAIMO ULLETIN
1.9
O N C E A T O Y O TA . A LW AY S A T O Y O TA .
STK#11068C – 100,987 km ......................
www.nanaimotoyota.com
%
Finance rates as low as
LE OF THE Y EAR SA
2010
www.nanaimotoyota.com
HURR Y IN
www.nanaimotoyota.com
www.nanaimotoyota.com
www.nanaimotoyota.com
www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com www.nanaimotoyota.com
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nanaimo News Bulletin
B17
2011 Sonata Hybrid
KEEP THE SKY BLUE AND YOUR WALLET GREEN. The 2011 Sonata is the first Hybrid to feature lithium polymer batteries – the smallest, lightest and most advanced hybrid batteries in the world. It’s just one part of our investment in eco-friendly technologies called Blue Drive. With an impressive 206 net horsepower, proprietary 6-speed automatic transmission, panoramic sunroof, and LCD trip computer, the Sonata Hybrid feels more like driving a conventional automobile. After all, just because you care about the environment, doesn’t also mean you don’t care about a great driving experience.
Premium model shown
0
%
5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty
PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS
STARTING FROM
$
31,564
*
DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED.
HIGHWAY 4.6L/100 KM CITY 5.5L/100 KMʈ
HyundaiCanada.com
live smart.
The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ◊Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on new 2011 Sonata Hybrid models with an annual finance rate of 0% for 60 months. Financing example: 2011 Sonata Hybrid $31,564 at 0% per annum equals $242.80 bi-weekly for 60 months for a total obligation of $31,564. Cash price is $31,564. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. *Starting price for 2011 Sonata Hybrid is $31,564. Price for model shown: 2011 Sonata Hybrid Premium is $36,064. Delivery and Destination charge of $1,565 is included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʈFuel consumption for 2011 Sonata Hybrid (HWY 4.6L/100KM; City 5.5L/100KM) is based on EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ◊*Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ∆See your dealer for eligible vehicles and full details of the Graduate Rebate Program. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
TM
4123 Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC DL #23669
LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE
1-888-841-1855
www.jphyundainanaimo.ca
B18
WHEELS
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Ford, Toyota working together on hybrid system
I
PHOTO SUBMITTED
PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2011 Tundra up to $6000 cash back; is on Crewmax models only. Receive $1500 in customer cash incentive & $4500 Non-Stackable Cash for a total discount of $6000. **2011 Camry up to $6000 cash back; On V6 Models only. Receive up to $1000 in TFS down payment matching, $1500 in consumer cash incentives & $3500 in non-stackable cash for a total discount of $6000. ***2011 Corolla up to $3000 cash back, valid on X, XRS & LE models; $500 in customer cash incentive & $2500 in non-stackable cash for a total discount of $3000. ****2011RAV4 up to $3000 cash back; Valid on V6 Limited AWD model only receives $3000 in non-stackable cash for a total discount of $3000. *****2011 Venza up to $3750 cash back; FWD models only receives $3750 in non-stackable cash for a total discount of $3750. 0% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on Yaris Hatchback and Yaris Sedan. Non-stackable cash offers on select vehicles only. Valid on cash only retail delivery of select new unregistered Toyota vehicles, when purchased from a Toyota BC dealership. Non-stackable cash back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by August 31, 2011. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained in this advertisement (or on toyotabc.ca) and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted.
Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s vice-president of global product development, left, and Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota’s executive vice-president of research and development, announce their companies’ collaboration on a rear-wheel-drive hybrid.
COMPETITORS TO develop technology for trucks, SUVs.
Ford and Toyota – the world’s two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles – have announced they will equally collaborate on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light truck and SUV customers. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding on the product development collaboration, with the formal agreement expected by next year. Both companies have been working independently on their own future-generation rear-wheel drive hybrid systems.
The two now have committed to collaborate as equal partners on a new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. Ford and Toyota believe that their collaboration will allow them to bring these hybrid technologies to customers sooner and more affordably than either company could have accomplished alone. Ford and Toyota will jointly develop as equal partners a new rear-wheel drive hybrid system and component technology for light trucks and SUVs, but will independently integrate the new hybrid system in their future vehicles. For years, both Ford and Toyota have been working independently on similar new rear-wheel-drive hybrid systems aimed at delivering
higher fuel economy in light trucks and SUVs. When the two companies began discussing this potential collaboration, they discovered how quickly they were able to find common ground. This rear-wheel-drive hybrid system will be based on an allnew architecture to deliver the capability truck and SUV customers demand while providing greater fuel economy. While the rear-wheel-drive hybrid system will share common technology and components, Ford and Toyota will individually integrate the system into their own vehicles. Each company also will determine the calibration and performance dynamics characteristics of their light pickups and SUVs.
Steep grades no match for new Chevrolet Sonic 2011
TUNDRA
6000 CASH BACK $
UP TO
6000 CASH BACK
3000 CASH BACK
$
UP TO
$
UP TO
**
***
2011
2011
CAMRY
3000 CASH BACK
COROLLA
3750 CASH BACK
$
UP TO
*
$
UP TO
****
*****
2011
CHOOSE:
0
BETTER HURRY!
the car is stopped on a slope and sends a signal to the stability control system. This triggers the electronically controlled brake hardware to keep the wheels clamped for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal. Hill-hold is like giving Sonic drivers a third foot, enhancing both the safety and the convenience of driving in hilly terrain. AUTO KNOW … In other General Motors news, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. “Safety is a key consideration for all buyers no matter how a car is powered, gas, or in the case of the Volt, electricity,” said Doug Parks, Volt global vehicle line executive.
2011
RAV4
OR
We’ve all needed an extra hand at one time or another – but what about an extra foot? The 2012 Chevy Sonic offers just that – an “extra foot” with standard hill-hold technology on all manual transmission models that can help novice and veteran stick drivers better manage hills. Typically, car manufacturers introduce cutting edge technology and new features in luxury models and gradually filter them down to mainstream vehicles. However, Chevy is introducing hill-hold technology in the all-new Sonic, a sub-compact car. Hill-hold technology makes navigating hilly terrain with a manual as effortless as an automatic, allowing drivers to get started without rolling backward or forward. In a Sonic equipped with hill-hold, a pitch sensor detects the tilt of the body when
UP TO
% /72
MO.
VENZA
FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES NEW SITE
toyotabc.ca
Designed to fit all makes and models of vehicles, mic vehicles of n gutters. ed to carry your sports quipment - boats, anoes, ski’s, windsurfers, kayaks, bikes and boxes.
NEWCASTLE
3612 North Island Hwy BESIDE COUNTRY CLUB CENTRE NANAIMO
NISSAN
250-756-1515
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Toll Free 1-877-688-1515 www.newcastlenissan.com DL 30776
$
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Spend your summer in a new Honda LEASE FOR
278 0.9 #
MODEL RE4H3BEY
2010
%£ APR per month for 48 months MODEL CP2E6BE
With $2,592 downpayment OAC. Includes freight and PDI.
2011 ACCORD SE $ 26,340
MSRP** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI.
PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS
*
HURRY! THESE OFFERS END WHEN SUMMER DOES.
LEASE FOR
$
298 0.9 #
%£ APR per month for 48 months
With $3,124 downpayment OAC. Includes freight and PDI.
2011 CR-V LX 4WD $ 29,880
MSRP** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI.
Please follow us at Twitter and Facebook
@BCHonda
**MSRP is $26,340/$29,880 including freight and PDI of $1,550/$1,590. For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. *Limited time finance offer based on a new 2011 Accord Sedan SE 5MT model CP2E6BE and a 60 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example: $26,340 at 0.9% per annum equals $505.40 for 60 months. Freight and PDI of $1,550 included. Cost of borrowing is $683.20, for a total obligation of $30,324. Down payment of $0, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #Limited time lease offers based on a new 2011 Accord Sedan SE 5MT/2011 CR-V LX 4WD model CP2E6BE/RE4H3BEY. Lease example based on new 2011 Accord Sedan SE 5MT/2011 CR-V LX 4WD model CP2E6BE/RE4H3BEY available through Honda Canada Finance Inc. £0.9%/0.9% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $278/$298. Down payment of $2,592.14/$3,123.72, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,936.14/$17,427.72. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000/96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. */**/#/£ Offers valid from August 1st through August 31st, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
www.nanaimobulletin.com Nanaimo News Bulletin B19
B20
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
.ANAIMOĂ–.EWSĂ–"ULLETIN $EADLINES 4UESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽĂĽ
8PSE "ET &RIDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET 4HURSDAYx xPM 4HURSDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAY xAM %JTQMBZ "ET 4UESDAYx.OON 3ATURDAYĂĽ%DITION 8PSE "ET xx4HURSDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET 7EDNESDAYx.OON -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ ).ĂĽ/2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ !00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x !../5.#%-%.43 42!6%, #(),$2%. %-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%
!'2%%-%.4
)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx OR #LASSIÙEDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHERE SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHT CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIÙED COMx CANNOTx BE RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THE ÙRSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANY ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxON THEx ÙRSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELY BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OF THEx #LASSIÙEDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWING EDITION BCCLASSIÙED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx AND TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIÙED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THE CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL
$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.
!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIÙEDx BYx Ax BONAx ÙDEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRAVEL
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
TIMESHARE
DEATHS
DEATHS
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901
PERSONALS LOOKING for a wonderful Catholic/Christian single man, ages 48-57 for friendship/relationship/life long commitment who understands the value of the Lord intertwined in our relationship. Drop me a line so we can meet for coffee at: free2love1two1@yahoo.com Photo upon request. Thank you.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND: 2 bikes, BMX type. North Nanaimo area. Call to claim (250)754-1397 FOUND, BLACK Skateboard helmet; Found August 20, at Needham View St. 755-9191. FOUND: KITTEN, 2 to 3 months old, Harewood area, Aug. 22nd. Call 250-754-4819.
ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will ďŹ nd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! www.BuyATimeshare.com (888)879-7165
TRAVEL Bring the family! Sizzling Summe Spcials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all t: www.nsba.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR Own Boss Learn to operate a Mini-OfďŹ ce Outlet from home. Free online training. Flexible hours. Great income. www.freedom-unlimited.info HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.coml LANDSCAPING/PROPERTY Maintenance Business for sale. Over 12 years established on Salt Spring Island. $35,000. Excellent opportunity. For details please contact rbelanger@telus.net
FOUND NOTEBOOK, at Neck Point Park, w/personal notes & other items. (250)760-0675.
LOST: WOMAN’S prescription sunglasses (burgundy), North Nanaimo area, 250-585-5207.
TRAVEL
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
COMING EVENTS
GETAWAYS
#/092)'(4
#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx AND INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIÙED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORM WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINED INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NY UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW
!DVERTISEĂĽACROSS 6ANCOUVERĂĽ)SLANDĂĽ INĂĽTHEĂĽ ĂĽBEST READĂĽCOMMUNITYĂĽ NEWSPAPERS /.ĂĽ4(%ĂĽ7%"
June 17, 1949 ~ August 18, 2011
After a long illness, bravely borne, and in the loving presence of his wife and mother, Dale ďŹ nally went home. He leaves behind his wife, Lee Mason, his mother, Florence McKenna, sister Terri Murphy (Jim), special cousin, Ron McKenna (Diana) and of course, his beloved dog, Missy. Also, Lee’s sons Jay O’Connor (Lisa) and Rob O’Connor (Carrie). The McKenna clan is large and widespread so there are many who are mourning the loss of this wonderful man. Dale loved life – particularly the simple things – sitting by a campďŹ re or playing with his dog. An avid conservationist, and long-time member of the Nanaimo Fish & Game Club, Dale was an active trap shooter and earned many trophies over the years. Dale was a long-time member of the Lantzville Legion. Sincere thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses of the NRGH Palliative Care Unit. Dale could not have received better care. Special thanks as well to Dr. Kerry Coates who saw us through the entire ordeal. We could not have done it without her. In lieu of owers, donations can be made in Dale’s name to the BC Cancer Society or the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program. A celebration of Dale’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 2 p.m. at Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd.
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Dry Bulk Owner Operators Required for work in Fort St. John. Excellent revenue up to $50,000/month! Call Ron: 1-250-263-1682 or E-mail Resume: Ron@bulksolutions.ca
LOST: 1.5 yr old Yorkie (Nahla), missing from the Townsite area. Call 250-816-9887.
DALE FRANCIS McKENNA
Summertime Sale
Fri., Aug 26 9:30 - 9:00 Sat., Aug 27 9:00 - 5:30
NO H.S.T.
DEATHS
DEATHS
Lundgren, Marion Hele Lundg Helen June 20, 1917 – August 18, 2011 After Aft Af ft a lif fte life well lived, Helen passed away peacefully at her home in Traveler’s Lodge in Nanaimo. Helen was born in Castor Alberta, to Abe & Annie Stauffer. In 1937 she married Together Ivar Lundgren. they homesteaded in Fort Assiniboine before moving to Vancouver Island, where they spent the rest of their married lives. Helen & Ivar settled in East Wellington in 1951 where they became a valuable part of the community. Helen enjoyed being involved in almost everything. She loved to garden, bake, & sew, and enjoyed many years as a member of the East Wellington Ladies Sewing Club. Most of all she loved her family. Pancake Sunday became a tradition because she knew ‘they would always come home to eat!’ – A tradition that lives on today! She was predeceased by Ivar in 1990 and is survived by her sister, Margeurite in Barhead Alberta, and her children, Ken (Linda), Gary (Wendy), Carrol (Marv) Worden, Richard (Carmen), Eric (Carrie), Sharon (Rod) Reay; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. All equally loved and cherished. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC. In lieu of ow owers, donations to the Nellson Wing of the Travelerr’s Lodge would be apprecciated. First Memorial 250.754.8333
Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 310-3535
In Loving Memory of
Dwight Robinson October 14, 1944 - August 26, 2006
No longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you’re always there.
Miss You! 5087368
Love Ruth, Kim, Miles, Dee Dee and Connor DEATHS
DEATHS
Sam was born Nov. 30, 1919 in Margo Sask., and passed away Aug. 18, 2011 at Nanaimo Seniors Village. Sam was second of four children; Daniel (predeceased in 2010) Henrietta and Maurice. Sam was predeceased by his ďŹ rst wife Agnes, and his grandson Bradley. Sam is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Priscilla (Vernon, B.C.) grandchildren, Nadine, Scott and Tyler, and one great-grandchild Samuel. Step-children Barry, Bonnie and Bernie (deceased in 2008). Numerous stepgrandchildren and great great-grandchildren. grandchildren Memorial service ffor Sam will be held on Mondayy August 29, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6011 Dumont Rd., Nanaimo. In lieu of owers, donations can be made in care of Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Canada; P.O. Box/C.P. 4100 Georgetown, Ontario Canada, L7G 4Y4
Gordon Marwick Gordy suddenly passed away on the 10th of August, 2011 at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital. Born in Nanaimo on the 31st of May 1918, Gordy is survived by his nephews William (Dean) Andow of Nanaimo and Dennis Andow (Jill) of Kelowna. Gordon’s wife Lorna (Foster) passed away in June 1999 and his companion Vernice (Foster) passed away in December 2005. Gordy was a long time resident of the Long Lake Chateau, a place he loved. By Gordon’s request there will be no service. 5093585
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Courses Starting Now!
Get certified in 13 weeks 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC
1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
DEBONHAIR has chair rental position & esthetic room available for rent. Call Debra 390-1137.
KURT LEROY TRUCKING LTD, in Campbell River, has a job opening for a self-starter OFFICE ASSISTANT. Prefer knowledge in logging and trucking industry. Proficient in data entry, custom software, payroll production and cycle time reports. Reporting to our certified accountants and owners. Wage negotiable + benefits. Full-time, Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30. Please fax resumes and drivers’ abstract (250)2879914.
Experienced Salesperson required for Wolf Brewing Co. Email resume to: sales@wolf brewingcompany.com or drop off at: #2-940 Old Victoria Rd.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
MARINE MECHANIC
(Hitchen) Ritchie Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia on June 24, 1935, Rose was the daughter of the late Albert and Edith (Taylor) Hitchen. Rose is survived by her husband of 51 years, Edward “Ed” Ritchie (Nanaimo, BC); daughter, Susan Latour (Nanaimo, BC); son, James “Jim” and daughter-in-law, Stacey Ritchie (Nova Scotia); grandchildren Michelle, Sarah and Timothy Latour (Nanaimo, BC); brother and sister-in-law Albert “Ted” and Lynn Hitchen (Nanaimo, BC); sisters and brothersin-law Cathy and John Garvey (Dewdney, BC), Grace and Jim Delday (Victoria, BC). Rose was also survived by two nieces, three nephews, several great nieces and nephews, many cousins, as well as her beloved cat “Boo.” Rose’s life epitomized goodness; she constantly demonstrated unconditional love, kindness and selflessness throughout her 76 years. Rose was always considerate of others, and put their needs before her own. She quietly taught us by her example, to be good to one another. Rose began her teaching career at the age of 20, following her studies at UVic, B.C. During her 40 years as an educator, Rose taught elementary school children at Harewood, Georgia Avenue, and Park Avenue Schools. She retired from teaching in 1995. Through her lengthy tenure as an educator, Rose helped to teach over one thousand Nanaimo students how to read and write.
required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net
MARINE MECHANIC
required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.
LEGALS
HELP WANTED
PHARMACIST CENTRAL DRUGS requires a professional Pharmacist to join its team. Locally owned & operated. We offer the chance to practice Pharmacy in a diverse, patient focused work environment. Great hours, as well as competitive wage and benefits compliment a supportive work environment. Reply in confidence to File #345, c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar Ave, Nanaimo, V9S 2H7. PROFESSIONAL LIVE-IN couple w/customer service and marketing skills to manage midsize motels Comox Valley. Hotel/Motel exp. Salary/accommodation provided. Resume srsa60@yahoo.com. Fax 604-515-9773. Ph: 604760-5972 TRAVEL AGENT WANTED. Experienced Agent required for our Nanaimo office. Full Time position with excellent remuneration and benefits package. Email resume to: penny@aroundtheworldtravel.ca
LEGALS
HELP WANTED SALMON Hatchery Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture & Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalant facility experience, Assets include Swift water rescue, First Aid, species identification, valid drivers licence, swim enumeration experience, public tours, good physical health. Reply to Ken Fuller, Manager, NVISEA, 250-949-9022, nvisea@island.net, fax 250-9495195 Closes September 12 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.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
MEDICAL/DENTAL EXP Dental Receptionist req’d 3-4 days/week. Exc long term staff and pts, great work environment. Drop resume in person at County Club Dental Centre, 27-3200 Island Hwy.
Looking for a NEW job? www.bcjobnetwork.com LEGALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On April 8, 2011, at 280 Cypress Street, Nanaimo BC, Peace Officer(s) of the Nanaimo RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,965 CAD, on or about 21:06 Hours
Rose will be remembered for many things, but she certainly felt her greatest accomplishment was her family. Rose truly enjoyed raising her children. She was a loving mother and a great support to Susan and Jim, paving the road for their success in adulthood. In later years, Rose was extremely pleased and exceptionally proud of her grandchildren. Michelle, Sarah and Tim always brought her great joy. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with them, happy times, of which there were many. Rose truly loved her role of grandmother.
Notice is hereby given that the subject property is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.
Rose will be deeply missed by her husband Ed. There are no words to express the depth of sorrow that Ed feels in the loss of his beloved Rose. His faith in God is a comfort. Throughout their 51 years of marriage, Ed and Rose’s true love has remained, and their relationship will continue to serve as a reminder of what this life is all about - Love.
You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.
Donations in Rose’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army or World Vision Famine Relief efforts. A rose once grew where all could see Sheltered beside a garden wall And, as the days past swiftly by It spread its branches, straight and tall One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide The rose bent gently toward its warmth Then passed beyond to the other side Now, you who deeply feel its loss Be comforted, the rose blooms there It’s beauty even greater now Nurtured by God’s own loving care.
Rose, you have undoubtedly improved the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know you. We are grateful for the times we have spent with you. We will miss you deeply. You will remain lovingly in our hearts, until we are together again. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250) 753-2032
A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.
B21
WORK WANTED AN OLD truck. An older man. Were just trying to make a buck. Could you use a hand? Call Gerry at 250-729-8030.
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOOKTENDER
WFP is currently seeking a fully qualified Hooktender to join our Holberg Forest Operation. This is a perm. USW hourly union position required on a full time basis. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Marty Gage - General Foreman Facsimile: 250.288.2764 Email: mgage@ westernforest.com For more info. Visit: www.western forest.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
SALES HOME CARE SUPPORT
Jumpstart Sales & Mrkt is hiring for Shaw Cablesystems Seeking full-time Business Outside Sales Consultants in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo and Campbell River. Responsible for canvassing and acquiring new business customers. Base Pay $18 per hour plus comm & vacation pay. To apply, FAX 1.800.995.9996, email
I PROVIDE care & companionship for Seniors. I am a positive, upbeat, bondable, certified Care Aide. I will do errands, grocery shopping, transportation (Insured) & overnight care. Available days, evening, weekends. Refs available. Call Jackie (250)618-6410.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES
or call 1.800.506.6592
EXPERIENCED commercial and residential cleaner available. Reliable, efficient, bondable. $16 per hour. 250-591-4017
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
ShawJobs@JumpStartCorp.com
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC2005, C. 29] - the CFA
The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence under Section 354(1) (possession of property obtained by crime) Criminal Code of Canada.
A Funeral Service will be held at Sands Funeral Home in Nanaimo on Friday, August 26th at 1pm.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
CASHIER, SUSHI chef, and HELPER required at Tomo Sushi. Apply with resume to: 1808 Bowen Rd.
Rose worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. She was involved with The Salvation Army and played the horn in their Nanaimo Band for over 45 years. Her faith was ever present in her daily life.
The Ritchie family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Andrew Baird for his exceptional care of our dear Rose. We also wish to thank the NRGH Nursing team; Palliative Care Unit and 1st floor nurses for their tender loving care. You will be remembered in our prayers.
Nanaimo News Bulletin
We Believe in You. Small $MBTT 4J[FT t Monthly Intakes Qualified *OTUSVDUPST t Latest Software Financial Options t Free Lifetime Refreshers No 8BJUJOH -JTUT t Career Fairs Job 1MBDFNFOU "TTJTUBODF t 4LJMMT Warranty }Practical Nursing }Health Care Assistant (Formerly Resident Care Attendant)
}Community Support Worker }Medical Office }Legal Secretary }Business }Social Services }Assisted Living
[SBC2005, C. 29] - the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 29, 2011, at Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo BC, Peace Officer(s) of the Nanaimo RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $12,045 CAD, on or about 13:12 Hours The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence under section 354(1) (possession of property obtained by crime) Criminal Code of Canada.
Get In. Get Out. Get Working.
Notice is hereby given that the subject property is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.
Call Our NANAIMO Campus:
(250)
754-9600
www.sprottshaw.com
JOIN US ON:
B22
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
COMPUTER SERVICES
MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992� Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning
COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or ofďŹ ce. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187.
www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739
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
J & R FENCING: A complete line of fencing. Farm, chain link, deer, electric. We also do Yard Clean-Up and manure sales. Call 250-802-2541.
SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
GARDENING
GURDY`S housecleaning Will clean your home to a shine! $20hrly please call me at 2507143439
www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Call Jonathan
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
EAVESTROUGH
Is currently accepting resumes for:
• Desk Clerk/ Night Auditor • Valet • Maintenance Worker Apply in person to: People & Culture Advisor, drop resume at front desk or email: hr.bastioninn@coasthotels.com BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
IO O
MASTER BDRM 13'1"" x 16 13' 16'5" 5"
FR
O #2 OM 12'0"
KITCHEN 10'0" 0" x 1 14'2" 4
DINING RM 12'4" x 15'0"
UPPER R DECK
W//D W
LIVING R RM 1" x 18'10"
E EDROOM #3 10'3" x 10'9" 1 9"
DN N
ENTRANCE 7'5" x 7'8"
DN
UPPER DECK
We require a f/t Customer Care Representative. Working and coordinating with the Design and Production departments, you will be providing pricing, taking in and monitoring jobs, responding to email and answering phones as well as other administrative functions. Candidates must have experience working with clients on the frontline and be able to demonstrate your: • Outgoing personality • Strong communication skills • Ability to multi task & work under very tight deadlines • Discipline in time management and organization skills Experience in the print industry is helpful, but not required. Please drop off your resume to: Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre 2217 Wilgress Road Nanaimo, BC
LIBRARY 1" x 12'10"
P
visit us online at
www.propermeasure.com
HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ELECTRICAL
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
WINDOWS
1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION experienced in new home construction, home renos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & sofďŹ ts and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601.
FENCING
ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411
TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE
Client Care Representative
FLOOR PLAN SERVICE
PANTRY
HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist...certiďŹ ed Arborist & Garden Designer
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Serving the real estate, building trade, home improvement vem ve ment and priv ment priva private commercial cci i industries. iies. e Established Establis stablished sta tablished is since siince 2002. Now inter N No erviewing erv ieewin ing g ffranchi franchisee fra fr chis ch his hi h iisee issee ee can cand candidates to join our urr ex exclusi e usiv siv ivee,, profe iv ive, prof p profe ofessional f nal team team. te eam 2XU DV EXL DV EXLOW DV LOW OW Ă Ă RRU S Ă RRU SODQV DUH G GUDIWHG UDIIWHG R RQ VLWH VLW VL LWH XVL X XVLQJ Ă R Ă RRU Ă RR Ă RR R SODQ SODQ VRIWZDUH VR H DQG D G G PHD P H DPH sured ssu u ed d us usin sing ing la laser aser technologies. technologie Accuracy, ccura cura urac prre pre preci rec ecision, eci eec c io and an fast turn-around tim times mes aree our urr ssi signature. sig sign Training and marketing progr pr p prog r gram gra ram ammes es provided. d. You will wil re requi eq equi qu uiir ire the hee p potential po skills and $19,000 unencum unencumu m bered b be er (Le (Less in smaller markets). Pll Please submit b your resume to ian@propermeasure.com
HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HELP WANTED
PaciďŹ c National Processing Ltd. Quality Management Program Administrator We are seeking a highly motivated and hard working team member to join PaciďŹ c National Processing Ltd., located in ToďŹ no, BC. PNP is a wholly owned subsidiary of EWOS and managed by Mainstream Canada, the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company and we strive for the quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture. We are currently seeking to ďŹ ll the position of “Quality Management Program (QMP) Administratorâ€?. This position specializes in quality monitoring and assuring compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This is a full time, 5 days on, 2 days off, position operating approximately 40 hours per week. Alternate work shifts and possible overtime may be required. The ideal applicant will have experience or training in food safety, HACCP, regulatory compliance, CFIA audits and seafood processing. You must be proďŹ cient in Microsoft Word, Excel and have basic computer skills. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid beneďŹ ts package, and a matching retirement fund plan. If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our team please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada Box 142, 61 – 4th Street, ToďŹ no, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Fax: (250) 725-1250 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state QMP Administrator in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 9, 2011
Get Your Legs g & Wallet
IN SHAPE!
Deliverr The Nanaimo News Bulletin Tues Tues.,, Thurs Thurs. & Sat.
OPEN NEWSPAPER ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE TOWNSITE AREA: ■Route 1201 - 74 papers Beach Dr., Cortez Pl., Galiano Pl., Malaspina Cres., Ocean Terr., Valdez Pl. ■Route 1203 - 52 papers Bayview Ave., Brechin Rd. Hawkins St. ■Route 1204 - 44 papers Brierley Hill, Drake St., Estevan Rd., Stewart Ave. ■Route 1210 - 32 papers Cypress St., Stewart Ave., N. Terminal Ave., Townsite Rd., Vancouver Ave. ■Route 1207 - 56 papers Bleford Ave., Brierley Hill, Estevan Rd., Larch St., Princess Royal Ave., Willow St. DEPARTURE BAY AREA: ■Route 904 - 19 papers Departure Bay Rd., Sandringham Ave. ■Route 906 - 43 papers Check out more Argyle Ave., Holywood Dr., Lynburn Crees. availa ■Route 910 - 35 papers routes inble Argyle Ave., Departure Bay, Doctor’s Rd d., body of ththe Kneen Pl. paper. e PIPERS AREA: ■Route 1009 - 66 papers King Cres., King Richard Dr., Robin Hood Dr., Sheriff Way. ■Route 1010 - 45 papers King Richard Dr., Monk Pl., Queens Crt., Robin Hood Dr., Rose Ann Dr. ■Route 1017 - 41 papers Lincoln Green Pl., Rose Ann Dr. DIVERS LAKE AREA: ■Route 818 - 50 papers Bates Rd., Cardena Rd., Jordan Ave., Ledgewood Rd., Wellington Rd UPLANDS AREA: ■Route 622 - 78 papers Arcadia Pl., Broughton Pl., Bullrush Pl., Fairbrook Cres. ■Route 624 - 80 papers Maveric Rd., Morris Pl., Rock City Rd., Sandra Rd.
Ivan 250-758-0371
EXP. CARPENTER/Handyman: Renos, Framing, Concrete formed, placed & ďŹ nished Sheds, decks & fencing. No job too small. Great rates & References. Derrick 816-8646
CALL CIRCULATION @ 753-6837
Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship
250-753-4208 PETS
HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.
PET CARE SERVICES
RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or renovating your home/bathroom/kitchen/basement? Roofing & ďŹ nish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/ Insured Richard 250-729-7809
CAT SITTING: I’ll care for your cherished feline(s) in my clean, quiet, loving home (no cages). Now accepting bookings. 7 day minimum stay. Long term rates available. 250-740-5554
RENOVATION SPECIALIST: Ticketed Carpenter. Concrete, Decks, siding, stairs, framing, doors, windows, siding, wood & laminate ooring. Free estimates. Kevin, 250-585-4871
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IRRIGATION DOCTOR Installations, Repairs. THE WATER CONSERVATION COMPANY. (250)616-3451
PETS DASHHOUND PUPPIES. Black & tan, 2 males, 1 female, ready to go Aug. 24. $600. ea. (250)723-1184.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BICYCLES
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.
HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
PAINTING
GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159. N A N A I M O G A R BAG E . C O M Yard & house clean outs, low trimming. Mulch.250-927-6477
A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451 Vancouver Island Painting Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PLUMBING
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 TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior RooďŹ ng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER new construction, reno’s, 25 yrs. Reliable. (250)616-0990.
RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982
FUEL/FIREWOOD
FUEL/FIREWOOD
RUBBISH REMOVAL CLEAR AWAY rubbish & recyclables . Fair rates, reliable service.(250)729-3644
FLEA MARKETS NANAIMO: MOOSE LODGE, 1356 Cranberry Ave. Every Sunday! 9am-2pm (to be held outdoors). Tables available to the public for $10 each. Frank 250-754-2853, 250-816-1233.
FREE ITEMS FREE: WOODEN patio set and BBQ, good condition. Call 250-758-2102.
FRIENDLY FRANK
DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!� 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.
200 BRICKS, in good shape, $99 obo. Call 250-618-0535.
FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $35.- $65/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.
8’ WOODEN step ladder, #1 grade, $70, 6’ aluminum step ladder, $29. 250-933-3855.
WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET
GOGO’S SAWMILL Buy direct from our mill – top quality cedar and ďŹ r wholesale. Pickup at mill or have it delivered. Fencing • Siding • Decking • Custom Cut Timbers • Untreated Landscape Squares
Ph. 250.754.2276 Fax. 250.754.1754
email - mikegogo@shaw.ca ONLY 3X WEEK! EXERCISE! EXTRA CASH!
40 years Experience
Supplying Nanaimo and surrounding area since 1897. 5061779
2 BAR STOOLS, new cond. Wooden, swivel & cushions. $99. (250)933-6156.
BENCH GRINDER. Small 4.5�, $25. (250)468-1688 BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE set, 25 yrs old, like new $25. (250)758-9664 BRAND NEW vinyl records to CDs. Recording turntable plugs into USB port on computer. $75. (250)585-4053 CLOTHES WASHER, older model, works great. Making room. $40 obo (250)756-2417 COSCO OMEGA LX, 3 car seats in 1; infant to 35lb, toddler to 40lb, child booster to 80lb. Purchased for grandchild (2003) hardly used. $50. (250)754-7402 DVD/CD PLAYER with cassette recording, incl: cables, remote and manual. $15. (250)756-4019 FISHING RODS, $50. buys seven total. 250-753-1324. GAS MOWER, Yard Machine, 22� cut, 4 HP Briggs & Stratton motor. $99. 250-758-3410. HP PCS all-in-one printer, scanner, copier, $25. Samsung 15� monitor, $25. Sanyo SF x 150 caller ID, copier, fax, phone, $25. 1 (250)390-9235
www.nanaimobulletin.com MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Thursday, August 25, 2011
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FRIENDLY FRANK
FRIENDLY FRANK
FUEL/FIREWOOD
MORTGAGES
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
TOWNHOUSES
MEN’S BRC 12-spd Bike. Needs saddle, flat fixed, brake pads. $25 (250)756-0221
VINYL TRUCK tool box, $40. Battery pack, $55, Compression light 120 outlet. (250)758-3446
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (1999) STOCK UP NOW BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!
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
WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
CLEAN, FULLY furnished home in quiet neighbourhood. Walking distance to University. $500./mo. includes hydro, W/D, (250)754-2734.
1196 SEAFIELD- 3 bdrms, $975. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
SUMMER COMFORTER 100% Silk Immaculate, King size (value $150) only $70. Black & Decker Dust Buster handheld - perf cond. Compact, Lightweight. 758-8145 TAN ASHLEY leather recliner, good condition, $50. Call 250754-9890. TV UNIT, Scandinavian teak wood (light brown), 30”x48”, exc. cond, $99. 250-756-0645.
WORKSHOP MANUAL (complete) for Triumph Spitfire, Spitfire & GT6 accessories & parts catalogue. $45 for both. 250-756-2406.
Call 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose) 250-468-9660.
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE 2 DARK green leather recliners with matching footstools. $150 each. (250)390-9699.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.
Garage Sales
RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-473-5407
REAL ESTATE
#ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖÖ ANDÖRECEIVEÖ&2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖ ANDÖBRIGHTÖYELLOWÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
1900 Richardson Rd. (South) August 27th: 9 am - 2 pm. Collectables, drafting table, house wares, oak stair treads, 500 reclaimed bricks, and much more.
Neighbourhood Garage Sale
CENTRAL NANAIMO: 2501 Labieux Rd (DOGWOOD VILLAGE) Unit 22. Sat. Aug. 27, 9am - 2pm. Fabrics, desk, misc. hsehld items,etc. DEPARTURE BAY area, 2945 Rock City Rd., Sat, Aug. 27, 8am-1pm. Multi-Family Sale. Something for everyone! DOWNTOWN: 825 Fitzwilliam St. Sat. Aug. 27, 9 am - 3 pm. Hsehld & Kid’s things, fiberglass boat, misc. items. ESTATE SALE: Sat. Aug. 27 9am - 2 pm. 103 Ashlar. Unit 37. Wakesiah/Fairview school area. EVERYTHING goes! Off street parking. HOSPITAL AREA: 1411 Bush St. Sat. Aug 27th, 8am - 4 pm. Sports memorabilia! Hockey cards, McFarlanes, Jerseys, pennants,game programs, etc. HOSPITAL AREA. Sat & Sun, Aug 27 & 28, 9am-4pm. Furn, tools, misc. 1468 White Street. LANTZVILLE: 6645 Elm Rd., Sat. & Sun., 10-4pm. Shelves, tools, generators, cedar chest, kitchen table and bench (leather), extension ladder. No early birds! LANTZVILLE, 7793 Superior Rd., Sat, Aug. 27, 8am-2pm. Household items, toys, kids clothes, bedding and like new twin mattresses. LOWER LANTZVILLE, 7365 Millard Dr., Sat, Aug. 27, 10am-2pm. House Moving Sale. Everything must go. Furniture, baby stuff, household, books, tools, garden, holiday, plants and a piano. M u l t i - DY S F U N C T I O N A L Family Garage Sale. Something for everyone! 9am - 4pm Sat & Sun. Early Birds will not be welcomed! 269 Taylor Pl. N. NANAIMO: 4879 Ney Dr. Sat Aug 27, 8am-2pm. Tons of items, many brand new. Kitchen & household, tools, golf clubs, clothes, books, craft suppl, bikes, CDs, more.
Clarence/Werners Way Saturday, August 27 10am – 2pm Air hockey table, microwave, misc. household items, Christmas and seasonal decorations, brand new kids toys, fabric, scrapbook paper and much more. N. NANAIMO. Sat. Aug. 27, 9am-3pm. Downsizing. Books, collectibles, some furniture & household. 5393 Georgiaview. NORTH NANAIMO: 5548 Kenwill Dr. Sat. Aug 27th, 9am - 4 pm. DVD’S, All quality items! Books, frames, tools, hsehld, clothes,etc.
NORTH NANAIMO: Sat. Aug 27, 8am - 1pm. 3945 Hammond Bay Rd. Kids things, hsehld items,books, furn. etc. NORTH NANAIMO: Zellers Towne Centre.(In the outdoor garden centre) Sat. Aug 27th, 9 am - 2 pm. Rain or shine! SAT, AUG 27th, 3685 Lagoon Rd. off Hammond Bay at Pipers Lagoon. Antiques, collectibles, bikes, great finds. Open at 8a.m. S.NANAIMO. SAT. Aug., 27, 9am-2pm. Multi-family: Quad, household items, pre-school stuff, children’s clothing, misc. 472 Gail Place SOUTH NANAIMO: 1037 Bramblewood Lane (Place), Sat., Aug 27, 8-3pm. Huge garage sale; tools, furniture, dresser and much more...
NANAIMO ROYAL PURPLE GARAGE SALE
UPLANDS- 3458 Tunnah Rd. Sat, Aug 27, 8am-2pm. Moving Sale! Furniture, household items, tools, misc.
NEXT TO the beach at Loudon Park. Sat, Aug. 27, 9am12pm. Senior Downsizing Sale. Artist supplies, various household, tools and more. N.NANAIMO: Sat Aug 27 9:00-3:00. Multi-family, many different items. Williamson Rd
APARTMENT/CONDOS MOVING must sell $180,000 OR BEST OFFER. Super 2 bedroom condo. Parking, storage, balcony, new appliances, washer,dryer,shelving. 250 754-2552 sandraketchum@gmail.com
HOUSES FOR SALE ✓★ Avoid Paying ✓★
Too Much When Buying a Home How to Avoid 9 Common Buyer Traps BEFORE Buying a Home
www.bestdeal nanaimo.com Coast Realty Group
NORTH NANAIMO: 6266 McRobb Ave. Sat. Aug 27. Decluttering! Hsehld, camping, misc. Good Prices! 8am - 2pm
TOOLS for Sale. Lots of toys. Girls Bike, Scooter, Playstation 2 with games, Barbies. Board games. Some household items. Books. Air Hockey Table 7’ X 4’ 1074 College Drive
Baking, Clothing & Many other items.
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
NORTH NANAIMO: 6225 Garside Rd., Sat., Aug. 27th, 9-2pm. Moving sale; household, gardening, misc items.
NANAIMO, 2244 Sunvalley Dr., Sat, Aug. 27, 9am-2pm. Family Garage Sale. Household items and much more!
90 PRINCESS Saturday, August 27th 10am-2pm
ACREAGE
VIU AREA, 695 Bruce Ave., Fri & Sat, Aug. 26 & 27, 8:00am. Downsizing sale. WADDINGTON FLEA MARKET- 1300 Waddington Rd. Every Saturday throughout the summer. Got stuff you want to sell? New vendors every week. Farm fresh produce. Space starts at $10. We do the signage. Call Ryan 250797-9087. or email: ryanson2363@yahoo.ca
THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEWER Mobile Home Lake Country Photos MLS10023957 $65,000 NoraHamel@msn.com 250-766 -5081 (3 bed 2 bath 4 app)
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
RENTALS
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2bdrm Duplex, 4yrs old. Very clean, 5 appls, private fenced yard. NS/NP. $750/mo. Call (250)716-5812. Avail. Oct. 1st
RENTALS
CENTRAL NANAIMO: 4 B/R duplex, near school & bus stop. 1 1/2 bathroom $1200/M Avail. Sept 1st. Ref’s. 778441-2207 or 250-751-4407
APARTMENT/CONDO
CHASE RIVER: 2 bdrm sxs duplex. F/S, W/D. References req’d. $850. (250) 716-3524.
1187 SEAFIELD- 2 bdrms $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. n/p, nr bus stop. (Sept. 1). 250-729-8969.
1600 DUFFERIN- 1 bdrm $695. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
NANAIMO- LRG 1 bdrm, ocean view, renovated, inclds laundry, covered prkging, heat. Refs. Close to Woodgrove Mall & bus. NS/NP. (Immed). $795. 250-668-2497
160 STEWARTBachelor $525. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3270 ROSS RD- 2 bdrms $800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE- 1 & 2 bdrm $625-$700. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL NANAIMO. 1 Bedroom suite in spotless, quiet bldg $675. Sauna. Close to ferry and to seawall. NP/NS. Ref’s. Mark/Don 250-753-8633 DOWNTOWN: Lge 1B/R. Avail. Immed. N/P Ref’s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m 729-1997 DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $600. 250-754-1547.
NORTHFIELD RD SxS 3 bdrm, 2 ba. Clean, near ammens, fenced yrd, W/D hookup. NS/NP. $995. 1/2 mo. free - 1 yr lease. (250)758-4871. WESTWOOD LAKE area. Large 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths in quiet lower unit of 4 plex. F/S/DW incl. W/D hookups, Nice deck. Sept. 1. $1000/mo utils NOT incl. 250-716-1261. CENTRAL NANAIMO (near VIU)- 4 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls, new paint, laminate flrs, lrg back yrd, thermal windows, $1050. Avail now. N/P. Refs. 250-390-6852, 250-751-5257.
HOMES FOR RENT 1855 CRAIG- (Nanoose) 4 bdrms, $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2530 NADELY- 4 bdrms, $1600. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.
40 ROBARTS- 3 bdrms, $1000. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305.
NANAIMO (College area)- 4 bdrm house, 2 bath, garage/carport, 5 appls. N/S. Refs, 1 yr lease. $1450+ utils. Sept 1. (604)807-5376.
NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.
NORTH NANAIMO Seeing is believing! Bright 1 & 2 bdrm Apt. New Paint, very clean & quiet in updated bldg. Near Country Club Mall. Prof. mngt. Free H/W. From $715 & $810
Call 250-758-1246. OLD CITY: 1 & 2 bdrm, adult oriented, storage, NS/NP, $675-$775. 250-245-8413. OLD QUARTER- 1 bdrm with den, fully furn luxury condo, $1090. inclds hydro/water, underground secured prkg. Avail Sept 1. 250-510-6555. TERMINAL PARK 1bdrm, near all Heat & hot water N/P. Avail immed. month 754-2484.
area, lrg, amenities. incl. N/S, $650/$675
WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.
READ THIS.... Classified ads get great results!
Call 310.3535
NANAIMO- SOUTH End, sunny 1000sq ft 2 bdrm suite, 2 appls, lrg deck. NP. References required. $800+ 40% hydro. 1 (778)883-8703.
OFFICE/RETAIL Downtown Qualicum Beach Professional or Retail COMMERCIAL UNIT FOR LEASE 544 sq. ft Good exposure Call 250-248-6504 RETAIL SPACE in unique destination area. High tourism traffic; reduced off season rates. Established Native Art Gallery and Antique Store on site. Call 250-954-8981 or 250-586-1372.
ROOMS FOR RENT SOUTH NANAIMO Furnished rooms. Prefer low profile, quiet, 50+. Share kitchen/living rm, W/D. $425-$450, all inclusive. 250-753-8991.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION (HOSPITAL AREA) room for rent w/ walk-in closet in downstairs in quiet family home. All utils incl’d, shared bath & kitchen w/ another renter, laundry, wifi, cable, prkg, priv ent, cat ok, mature working adult or student. No partiers. Dam dep, Sept. 1. (250)7518681 for more info or to view.
RENTALS
B23
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
ROUND PICNIC Table wooden with 4 matching benches. Very good Condition. $30 250756-0279
REAL ESTATE
Nanaimo News Bulletin
OCEAN VIEW, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, 4 piece bath, N/S, N/P, utils incl w/ internet/cable, W/D, professional female. (Immed) $525, 250-751-2454. VIU AREA: Room in Heritage house, furnished, $600, inclds wi-fi, nice garden. 5 min walk to Aquatic Centre, NS/NP. Call (250)754-9774.
SUITES, LOWER 2057 BLUEBELL- 2 bdrms, $875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2-BDRM, CLEAN, bsmnt suite, close to V.I.U. Inclds heat, hydro, wi-fi. $900./mo Avail immed. (250)754-9291. 2 BDRM, private entry, hydro/washer & dryer incl. N/S, no partiers. $850. Sm pet ok 250-741-1049, 250-667-0886. BRECHIN BRIGHT, 1bdrm walkout. Recently reno’d, priv. entry. Near bus, shops, ferries. N/P. Only $625.(250)753-6681 DEPARTURE BAY-nice, quiet 1 B/R. N/S, no parties. On bus route. $695 for 1, $795. for 2. Incl. Util/internet Avail. immed. Ref’s req’d. (250)802-1114. DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm, + den. Quiet, garden-level, furnished suite. $850/mo incld’s util’s & internet, W/D. Ref’s, please. Non-smokers only. Norman Abbey 250-753-7963, or email: nabbey@shaw.ca DOWNTOWN. RENO’D 1bdrm, level-entry. $700. Utils & laundry incld. (250)247-8498. HOSP./UVIC area. Available Sept 1. Spacious newly reno’d 2 bdrm (1120 sq. ft. + 12’x28’ enclosed carport) private level entry, fireplace, 5 appl., includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer, dishwasher, large backyard with garden... , close to all amenities. Mature responsible tenant $850 + ½ hydro and gas bill References please. Contact Sue at lindasuehutton@gmail.com or Tel:1- 250-999-5222 NEW 1-BDRM legal suite. Priv entry, NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. 1 yr lease. Inclds heat, hydro, W/D, F/S, micro. $900./mo. Avail Sept. 1st. (250)751-8887. N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail Oct. 1st. Ref. req. (250)758-4963 N.NANAIMO. Quiet area, 2 bdrm grnd level, sep entr, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, no parties. $850./mo inclds utils, internet. Sept.1. 250-390-0363 NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, priv entr /patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. Avail Sept 1. (250)751-2068. NORTH NANAIMO. Lrg, clean 1-bdrm. New kitchen, sep. entrance & patio. Laminate & ceramic floors. No parties, NS/NP. $900./mo. inclds utils. (250)616-5517. NORTH NANAIMO- new 1 bdrm bsmt suite, F/S, D/W, W/D, $850 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-816-8777. TWO B/R level entry. N/P, N/S. Reno’d. $900 utils incl. DD. Avail now 758-3446 UPLANDS: 1 B/R Furnished, incl. util. N/S, N/P Suits single worker or student. $560/M. 250-758-7505
SUITES, UPPER $1200- 3 bedroom upper close to VIU. This spacious upper includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, . The utilties are included.. available Sept 1st Call Ron at 250 591 0151
BRECHIN 3BDRM, close to shop/bus/ferries. Ocean views. Lrg deck, family area. N/P. $1050/mo. (250)753-6681 LARGE 2 bdrm, W/D, large deck, NS/NP. $850 Call 1-778866-8251, 1-604-826-5151. OLD CITY QUARTER: Lge 2 bdrm w/view. No Smokers, N/P, $850/m Util incl. Near college. (250)753-3337 UNIVERSITY DISTRICT- 2 bdrm upper, shared laundry, sm yard, $950 incls hydro & heat. N/S, no loud parties. Refs req’d. (250)754-9890.
BUYING OR SELLING? Call 310.3535
RENTALS
272 HARWELL- 3 bdrms, $875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 285 HAREWOOD- 2 bdrms, $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 4779 FAIRBROOK- 3 bdrms, $1150. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
TRANSPORTATION CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION
GET INVOLVED!
Prevent crime before it happens A message from the Canada Safety Council
LOOKING AUCTION BEDROOM SUITE COUCH DELI ESTHETICS FUEL GARAGE SALE HOUSE INVESTMENTS JUNGLE GYM KILN LIVING ROOM SUITE MOVING COMPANY NAIL CARE OPEN HOUSE POULTRY QUILT ROLLING PIN SAIL BOAT TELEVISION UMBRELLA VENETIAN BLINDS WINDOW WASHER XYLOPHONE YYARD WORK ZEBRA
B24
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, August 25, 2011
25 anniversary th
sale
See it. Love it. Get it. All our flooring is in-store now. Over 25 years later, we’ve still got it! $0.85 sq ft sq ft $1.11 & up $1.99 sq ft sq ft $3.99 & up $3.99 sq& upft PLUS DO NOT PAY FOR 6 MONTHS!
Level Loop Carpet Vinyl Flooring 12.3mm Laminate Cork Flooring Engineered Hardwood
No Interest & No Payments oac*
Where brands, selection, and value come together.
Nanaimo | 1925 Bowen Rd | endoftheroll.com 250.756.4944 | 1.866.697.4946 *See store for details