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Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, checks out stolen Jaws of Life equipment recovered by police and returned to its owners recently. The equipment was taken when an F-350 Ford truck was stolen in June. Police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for a series of motor vehicle thefts around Nanaimo since early May.
Nanaimo Mounties have a man in custody believed to be responsible for several motor vehicle thefts in recent months. Pierre Gino Guidotti, 37, was arrested Friday at his north Nanaimo home for allegedly stealing a Ford F350 from a Nanaimo residence on June 11. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said Guidotti arrived in Nanaimo in May and could be responsible for thefts of at least five Ford F-350 trucks, plus other thefts in Parksville, Qualicum and Port Alberni. One of the stolen trucks belonged KGC Fire Rescue Inc., which is the province’s largest supplier of hydraulic rescue equipment, such as the Jaws of Life, used by fire departments and other emergency response agencies. The 2003 Ford F-350 stolen June 11 contained expensive hydraulic tools, training tools and replacement parts. Fortunately, police recovered the truck and returned it to its owners June 16. Some hydraulic tools miss-
ing when the truck was recovered were eventually found by police and given back to KGC Monday. Allan Tonn, company salesman, service technician and trainer, said having tools designed to take cars apart are not good things to have in the hands of criminals. “The biggest concern for us was loss of time and parts,” Tonn said. “It’s just a major inconvenience.” He said customers around B.C. need replacement parts quickly when tools wear or break down. Tonn is also a search manager with Nanaimo Search and Rescue. His 24-hour survival pack, containing expensive communication equipment and survival gear, were also in the truck when it was stolen. Those items were recovered as well. O’Brien said some of the hydraulic rescue equipment not recovered with the truck was found in the possession of a local drug addict who turned over the items without incident. Guidotti remains in custody while police investigate a number of other offences. O’Brien said investigators from Oceanside and Port Alberni RCMP are also investigating thefts. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
New MLA committee targets ‘bio-economy’ opportunities B.C. is giving the bio-economy some extra attention. A new committee of MLAs will look at expanding the province’s bioeconomy sector – and the potential job creation and economic growth that goes with it. Bio-economy refers to the conversion of bio-mass, such as trees and agriculture products, into bioenergy, bio-chemicals and bio-materials. A February 2011 Forest
Ron Cantelon, Products AssoBob Simpson ciation of Canada (Cariboo North), study indicates Eric Foster (Verthe bio-economy non-Monashee) is an exploding and John Rustad g l o b a l m a rke t (Nechako Lakes). worth trillions Cantelon said of dollars that the committee is a reflects a growing good opportunity e nv i r o n m e n t a l to look at alternasensibility and a CANTELON tive uses for B.C.’s shift toward prodwood fibre. ucts that come “With Douglas fir and from natural renewable hemlock trees, we have the sources. The MLA committee, best fibre in the world here chaired by John Yap (Rich- on Vancouver Island,” he mond-Steveston), includes said. “But we’re not being Parksville-Qualicum MLA as innovative and diverse
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the immediate months after the change, he said. Now, he said, the worst-hit businesses are down perhaps 10 to 12 per cent from before the change, possibly as patrons understand the rules and make alternate arrangements for transportation. He said it’s also difficult to say how much of the losses stem not from the drunk driving penalties but from consumers’ reluctance to spend due to the sluggish economy or the imposition of the harmonized sales tax. “I think we just have to adapt and find ways to make it work,” Tostenson said. “We wish it hadn’t happened. But it’s here and let’s make the best of it.” Attor ney General Barry Penner is also counting on the policy change to help decongest B.C.’s crowded courts. The shift to policeimposed roadside penalties – dubbed by some defence lawyers as an effective decriminalization of impaired driving – means most of those incidents now no longer go into the court system. Penner previously called it a side benefit of the change that should help cut the backlog in the criminal courts. While those punished under the administrative system and not the courts pay a high price up front, they avoid possible court sanctions, including a criminal record, a possible one-year Canada-wide driving ban as well as potential jail time.
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The VIEX Krazy Kountry Kritters are in the crosshairs. The team is the twotime reigning champion in the annual Silly Boat Regatta and aiming for a thirdstraight title when teams hit the water Sunday (July 17). The team from Kiyo Salon and Day Spa is just waiting for a crack at the champs. “[VIEX] is going for their third grand championship,” said Michelle Kocourek, one of the organizers of the 27th annual event. “Kiyo is going to give them a run for their money.” The Silly Boat Regatta is a fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre and involves teams building makeshift boats out of whatever – pool noodles, wood, Styrofoam – often held together with duct tape. Anything can happen once those boats, put together onsite at Maffeo Sutton Park the morning of the regatta, are loaded with crew and paddles – in 2008, the VIEX crew earned the dubious title of fastest to sink. That’s what the Nanaimo Child Development Centre team, which is also focusing on a cham-
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Having fun and not sinking are the main goals of most teams entered in the annual Silly Boat Regatta, although some set their sights on making it to the finish first. The annual event, a popular fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre, takes place Sunday (July 17) at Maffeo Sutton Park.
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Speech therapy helps correct stuttering, lisps and other speech impediments. More than 10,000 people typically head to Maffeo Sutton Park to watch more than 50 teams compete for bragging rights. Before the races, families can keep busy and entertained in Wally’s World pavillion, featuring bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and miniature golf. “We have a ton of stuff in the Wally’s World pavillion,” Kocourek said. Teams of students in the masters of business administration program at Vancouver Island University are competing to raise the most money through raffles, food sales and activities. They’ve got a dunk tank, sports zone and ball toss for
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Charities hope for grant reforms BY JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
A review of how the province shares its gambling profits with community groups must restore slashed grants to former levels and curtail Victoria’s ability to interfere in the future, advocates say. The Community Gaming Grant Review, announced Monday by Premier Christy Clark, is to deliver a top-to-bottom assessment of the system and determine options to “create certainty and sustainability” for affected non-profit groups and charities. Many groups were outraged in 2009 when the province cut grants to community groups from $156 million to $120 million a year. That was raised to $135 million this spring after Clark took office. Susan Marsden, president of the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming, characterized the raid two years ago as an attack on nonprofits, particularly those in arts and culture. “In the short-term, we need to get all of the charities funded again to the levels they were in 2008. In the
long term, we need to look at stability, at legislation that enshrines the funding formula.” Marsden praised Clark for delivering on her pledge of a review and said the terms of reference are acceptable – except the report won’t be complete until the end of October. “I don’t know if there will be any charities left to fund once they get around to putting anything into legislation, not to mention there may be an election in between,” she said. More than two-thirds of the $1-billion a year in revenue that comes to the province from gambling goes into general revenue, with another $147 million dedicated to health funding, $82 million shared with cities that host casinos or community gaming centres and the rest is shared with community groups. For more information, including upcoming community forums, see www.communitygaminggrantreview.gov.bc.ca. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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LEFT: Jason Berber, Zamboni operator, paints in a blueline at Nanaimo Ice Centre. A new ice sheet for the upcoming season was laid down Friday.
While everyone else focuses on summer heat, a crew is putting in ice at local rinks BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN
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ob Pakulak has the coolest job in town when summer hits. When most people are thinking about chilling poolside, Pakulak and his crew are layering up to spend some time on ice so thousands of locals can pursue their passions of hockey, figure skating, or just free skating when the weather outside is warm. “It’s something I look forward to,” said Pakulak, who has 15 years’ experience putting in ice surfaces in Nanaimo. “When we’re done, we like to go upstairs, have a coffee, and admire our work while we can because it gets pretty chewed up in about a week.” Across Canada every year, millions of people spend hours each week on the ice or in arena stands, oblivious of the process of freezing a thin layer of ice – most community arenas have just five centimetres or so of ice between skate blades and concrete floor – and the artistry and precision required to get it just right. The process begins, says Pakulak, by using a fire hose to put down about two centimetres of water over the concrete slab that is cooled to –8 C by kilometres of brine lines buried within the concrete. Once frozen, crews colour the ice white with a non-toxic paint. “I just assumed the water froze that colour, like an ice cube,” said Jill Shepherd, program assistant for Nanaimo’s arenas. “But without the paint you would be able to see down to the grey floor. I just recently learned all the work that goes into this and thought it was quite interesting.” It takes four or five days to complete each ice surface. Once the first layer is frozen, the
ABOVE: Rob Pakulak, Nanaimo Ice Centre lead hand, sprinkles a protective layer of water over freshly painted lines. The light coating of water freezes over top of the lines, preventing them from smearing when the rink is flooded. PHOTOS BY CHRIS BUSH
crew gets to work laying down the lines, which include the the red line, the bluelines, and the goal line, as well as the goal creases, faceoff circles and hash marks. It’s a non-technical process. A length of yarn is spanned between the boards and frozen in place with water from a water bottle, acting as guidelines for the paint. A crew member then painstakingly paints between the two pieces of yarn with a brush to make the line. “It takes about eight hours to get all the lines down, then a little more if there are sponsorship banners that need to be displayed,” said Pakulak. Sponsorship banners are thin pieces of material that lay between the first and second layer of ice. After all the lines and banners are in place, a layer of hot water is spread over top of the first to bury the painted lines so they hold up to the wear and
tear of constant use in the arena and form a strong bond within the ice itself. Zambonis, which require a certificate to operate, use water as hot as 100 C to clean the ice. A.J. Hustins, vice-president of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, was on hand to watch the first ice of the year in Nanaimo go in. He said Nanaimo is fortunate to have four sheets of ice available for residents and stressed their economic importance. “I’ve never seen ice go in, so it’s good to see what the process is,” said Hustins. “But these ice surfaces are also very important in attracting out-of-town teams and other users to Nanaimo who stay in our hotels, eat at our restaurants and spend time in the community. We’re fortunate to have them.”
Though watching the installation is about as exciting as, well, watching water freeze, Pakulak has had some fun with it in the past. In 2003, he and former Nanaimo Clippers fan favourite and team captain Michael Olson, now the Clips’ assistant coach, buried Olson’s championship medal from his previous season with the Tisdale Trojans at centre ice of Frank Crane Arena. It was a good omen – the Clips won the BCHL championship that season. “Nobody but Michael and I knew it was there all season,” said Pakulak. “After the Clips won, we dug it out and gave it to the team.” Pakulak and his crew won’t have long to admire their currently pristine ice surface. Power skating, figure skating, hockey camps and free skating all start this week. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
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Gaming grant review valuable It’s a good bet charities and non-profit groups are banking on good news coming out of a review on how the provincial government shares its revenue from gambling. Premier Christy Clark announced a topto-bottom assessment of the community gaming grant system, which provides $1 billion a year to the government coffers, yet leaves an air of uncertainty every year for affected groups applying SITUATION for much-needed funding. Once a share goes into MIGHT not general revenue, another improve for to health and educational non-profits, needs and another to the but exercise municipalities that host casinos, a small portion of worthwhile. the pie goes to valuable organizations that are already operating on shoestring budgets due to previous cuts. This, while new casinos are proposed, existing ones contemplate expansion and more money is raked in every year. At the very least, a review involving all stakeholders and showing how and where the money is allocated will prove educational for the government, providing a clear picture of the entire situation. It is also an opportunity for Clark to live up to her leadership campaign promises of an open government that is listening to the needs of the people. The review might not improve the lot for cultural groups and charities – there can be an argument made that investment in health care and education should take top priority – but at least they will have an opportunity to present their cases and show how millions of dollars in cuts have affected their ability to better their communities. After all, another argument could just as easily be made that investing in the social health of a community is equally valuable and important as investing in frontline health care.
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What’s relevance of ‘our’ monarchy? BY MARK RUSHTON
As Will and Kate captured hearts and minds across the country, renewing (except perhaps in Quebec) passions many have for the monarchy, they also reminded others how irrelevant that institution really is in Canada. Representing the Crown in this country is the Governor General – how many of you know his name, or what he actually does? In each province there is also a Lieutenant Governor, the names of whom I’m certain, other than B.C.’s Steven Point, escape everyone. So why do we have them, other than to perpetuate a colonial perception that for all intent and purpose ended 144 years ago? And as far as the monarchy goes, Canada to them is little more than a vacation destination to visit only rarely. Yet at every citizenship ceremony, new Canadians pledge allegiance to the Queen. I suppose in one way it is nice to have something the Americans don’t, but do we need to spend so much money for such minor bragging rights? Because you can be assured the Governor General and all those Lieutenant Governors cost us a
fortune every year. Then again, I’m also sure that should these positions and titles be phased out, our governments would find something equally expensive to replace them. Yet while we continue to perpetuate importance of the monarchy, and our ties to Great Britain, it is interesting that the government of the U.K. has less regard for us, and its own citizens who live here. Case in point. If you are a British citizen living in Canada, and you need to renew your passport, you’d think it was just a simple matter of, say, going to the British Consulate in Vancouver and making your application for renewal or, failing that, at least contacting the U.K.’s Consul General in Ottawa. Nope, sorry: if a Brit wants to renew a passport while in Canada, he/she needs to pony up about $275 (in U.S. funds no less), and send the application and money to Washington, D.C. for processing and approval. Makes a lot of sense doesn’t it? The Yanks go to war, and win complete independence. We retain our ties, and keep the monarchy. And a Brit in Canada has to apply for a British passport in the U.S. You would have thought, if it was
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‘I just recently learned all the work that goes into this and thought it was quite interesting.’
– Jill Shepherd, regarding the process of making ice for local skating rinks, page 7.
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Lantzville council owes visit to farm To the Editor, Re: Urban agriculture a complex matter, Guest Comment, June 28. I visited Dirk Becker’s and Nicole Shaw’s Compassion Farm in Lantzville last week for the first time. I wanted to see for myself if the manure, the flies, the run off, the traffic delivering wood chips and manure were a problem as described by the mayor. Walking around the garden on a hot July day in a warm vegetably aroma, listening to the bees buzz, the birds sing and the chickens clucking away I found it hard to reconcile this pleasant green and productive place with the nuisance grounds/health hazard described by the mayor. Only one councillor from Lantzville has actually visited this garden that has been awarded the Canadian Wildlife Federation Certification for Backyard Habitat. If the mayor and the rest of council would only make time to visit and see for themselves that this garden is a pleasure to walk around and apart from contravening a zoning bylaw, poses no threat of any kind to anyone, maybe some more moderate views may prevail and a compromise be negotiated along with the bylaw amendment. Lantzville is lucky to have these two avid gardeners and community activists. Lantzville councillors at least owe them a site visit before resorting to expensive legal punishment. Liz Fox Lantzville
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Students need better decision-making To the Editor, Re: District hopes to recover lost EA money, July 12. Children do not develop in reading skills at the same rate. Many children fall one or more years behind in reading skills as early as Grade 2 or 3. By Grade 6 or 7, they are sometimes threeplus years behind in areas of reading. Intervention, of course, would be more effective at an earlier age if it were available, readily, in the public system. However,
repetitive budget cuts and the re-assignment of work to nonteaching tasks, compounds the problems. For example, a typical special needs or learning assistant teacher in a school spends the first part of the school year assessing and completing paperwork, such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Recently, their job has become more paper-bound because school districts are being audited and monies clawed back from special
needs children. This has resulted in the loss of education assistants for some. As a regular classroom teacher, I’ve seen less and less intervention help over the past 10 years. I’ve adjusted my practices as much as possible to meet individual needs. However, more rigorous intervention is needed for groups of children. One of the groups is aboriginal children. We often talk the talk around aboriginal children (i.e. goals and special announcements) but we don’t
walk the walk. Actions speak much louder than words. We need to free up special needs or learning assistants to teach and/or intervene, not to spend up to half the year completing paperwork and then telling us that these same children need more help. It’s a bureaucratic conundrum, not an educational solution. We need to streamline decisions to help children better. Paul Grey Nanaimo
Readers respond: Feedback on news items Teachers asking for too much To the Editor, Re: Teachers demand extra leave, July 12. I had to read your article regarding the BCTF demands several times as I couldn’t believe anyone would be bold enough to ask for six months’ paid leave to look after ‘any’ person (not even a relative) or two weeks paid leave on the death of any friend or relative (I gather they already get one week). All this on top of the three months or so paid vacation they enjoy now. Why don’t we just pay them their full salary to stay home and contemplate how tough their life is and how easy it must be for other people. Obviously, they couldn’t care less about the extra burden on the taxpayers who fund these grand schemes. Maybe they should consider getting out of teaching altogether and try being selfemployed. I start at zero every day and if I don’t make a sale, I end up at zero at the end of the day. I can take a vacation any time I feel like it, but the money stops too. When I retire, it is all
on my own savings, not an extra five-per cent payout for every year I have worked. Don’t get me wrong, I get to plan my own life and I enjoy every day. Sorry BCTF, the taxpayers are maxed out. Maybe you will just have to tighten your belts. Andy Norgaard Nanaimo
VIHA lab techs stay committed To the Editor, Re: VIHA’s lab plans remain on pause, May 17. This article regarding the proposed consolidation of Nanaimo and Campbell River microbiology services to Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria outlined the recent developments. According to the article, the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s chief medical officer, Dr. Richard Crow, stated that VIHA believes it makes sense to consolidate microbiology at Royal Jubilee, because it employs staff with a high level of expertise in micromedical biology. This statement could be regarded as highly insulting to the microbiology staff at both Nanaimo
Regional General Hospital and Campbell River District General Hospital. The laboratory technologists working in south, central and north Island locations have all received the same rigorous educational and training standards from accredited institutions. The north and central Island staff are no less qualified or experienced than their Victoria counterparts. For NRGH alone, the cumulative years of experience of the 21 technical staff in laboratory technology is in excess of 365 years. Many of these staff have had 30-plus year careers in microbiology alone. If Dr. Crow was referring to the medical expertise of the three medical microbiologists currently overseeing diagnostic services, all Island microbiology departments and physicians have full access to these staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week for consult as required. As such, microbiology staff at NRGH cannot help but feel slighted by the suggestions of Dr. Crow’s statement. Until such a time that any final decisions are
made regarding consolidation, NRGH microbiology staff remain committed to performing their duties with the same high level of excellence and care as they always have. Catherine Brzoza and Gina Lassen NRGH microbiology
Taxation policy gets frustrating To the Editor, Re: Status quo is best on HST referendum, Letters, July 9. I am voting Yes to extinguish the HST simply because it is yet another regressive tax, not based on income, that will simply add to the pathological concentration of wealth in Canada. The government’s cynical promise to reduce the HST makes no difference in the unfairness of taxation not based on income, and would surely be raised again in the near future anyway. The whole concept of not taxing the wealthy and corporations in most of the industrialized world cannot be proven to benefit anyone but the rich, yet it has become a kind of religion to many governments, they cannot supply proof so they ask us to have faith.
Well, I am fed up and will use my HST vote to prove it. Mike Oliver Nanaimo
City spending helps downtown To the Editor, Re: City spending habits need rethinking, Letters, June 21. Every time there is the need to spend money for any capital project, there are always the naysayers and questioners who want to delay or even stop all spending. Often this leads to delays that simply increase the total costs that the city of Nanaimo must spend. One need only to look at what over 20 years of procrastination did to the costs of the convention centre. Too often the people who criticize almost every project want the status quo because they have a very shortterm outlook. Let’s move forward, complete the renovation of the downtown and remake downtown Nanaimo into a place everyone wants to go. We still have a stigma on this end of town, one that needs to be removed. J. Sharpe Nanaimo
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Investigation hits at climate change denier’s ‘science’ In their desperation to find even a tiny shred of peer-reviewed science to challenge the volumes of research from around the world about human-caused climate change, deniers have often held up Willie Soon’s work. Soon, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics, is known for studies that purportedly show that the sun, and not CO2 emissions from human activity, is the main factor in climate change, and that climate change in the 20th century wasn’t that unusual to begin with. He has also argued that mercury emissions from burning coal are no big deal. Now, in response to a Greenpeace investigation, Soon has admitted that U.S. oil and coal companies, including ExxonMobil, the American Petroleum Institute, Koch Industries, and the world’s largest coal-burning utility, Southern Company, have contributed more than $1 million over the past decade to his research. According to Greenpeace,
the Intergovernmental Panel every grant Soon has received on Climate Change’s Fourth since 2002 has been from oil Assessment Report years before or coal interests. This despite it was even released in 2007. the fact that he once told a U.S. It’s not news that the fossil Senate hearing that he had not fuel industry has funded an been hired by, employed by, or ongoing campaign of doubt received grants from any orgaand misinformation nization “that had about the effects of its taken advocacy posiSCIENCE products and about tions with respect to MATTERS the dangers of climate the Kyoto protocol or David Suzuki change – people and the UN Framework with Faisal Moola organizations from sciConvention on ence historian Naomi Climate Change.� Oreskes (author of Soon was also affiliMerchants of Doubt) ated with a number to Greenpeace have of industry front been exposing these groups, including the efforts for years. coal-funded Greening From hiring trolls Earth Society, and and front groups to Koch-Exxon-Scaifepost comments on websites, subfunded groups including the mit letters to editors, and write George C. Marshall Institute, opinion columns to sponsoring the Science and Public Policy “scientific� research and holdInstitute, the Center for Science ing conferences, it’s all been well and Public Policy, the Heartland documented. (The same tactics Institute, and Canada’s Fraser have also been used by the tobacInstitute. co industry.) Correspondence uncovered by The latest revelation is a bit of Greenpeace also found that Soon an embarrassment for oil giant led a plan in 2003 to undermine
Exxon, though. The world’s largest oil company had admitted that it funded these efforts but promised in 2008 it would stop giving money to groups that lobbied against the need to find clean energy sources. It’s also an embarrassment for those who, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence, deny the existence of climate change. Of course, they will continue to repeat the same discredited points and they’ll continue to take the advice of industry shills to bombard the media with opinion articles and letters to editors and to post numerous comments under online articles. Some rightly point out we should look at the science and not at who is paying for the research. So what about Soon’s science? Well, let’s consider one paper that Soon published with colleague Sallie Baliunas, which attempted to discredit the work of Michael Mann, director of the Earth System Science Center at
Pennsylvania State University. Three editors of the publication that ran the study resigned in protest, including incoming editor-in-chief Hans von Storch. He said “the conclusions [were] not supported by the evidence presented in the paper.� Greenpeace notes also that 13 of the scientists cited in the paper published rebuttals stating that Soon and Baliunas had misinterpreted their work. After all their digging, deniers have only been able to find a few minor errors in the volumes of peer-reviewed science about climate change, and have had to rely on manufactured scandals and conspiracy theories to bolster their arguments. Let’s stop wasting our time on deniers. It would be better spent trying to resolve the serious problems we have created. ◆ Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation editorial and communications specialist Ian Hanington. www.davidsuzuki.org
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MADD chapter revived FATALITY SPARKED interest in organization committed to raising awareness about drunk driving.
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is searching for volunteers to help raise awareness about the organization and its continuing campaign to prevent impaired driving. Lines, 23, first learned about MADD after a friend’s sister was killed by a drunk driver in her hometown of Port Hardy.
BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN
A death in Port Hardy more than a decade ago has motivated a Nanaimo woman to activate a new Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter. Alicia Lines, N a n a i m o ’s M A D D community leader,
“ T h at w a s wh at started it,” Lines said. “It was a wake-up call for a lot of people. I was only 12 when it happened. Port Hardy is a small town, so e ve r y b o d y k n o w s everybody. She worked at the grocery store. Everybody knew who she was.” Lines got involved with MADD when she started high school. The Port Hardy chapter was actually cofounded by her journalism class instruc-
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Lines has had interest from businesses and attended several events to promote the organization, including the Global Awareness Fair at Wellington Secondary School in May, where she was surprised to discover how many of the students had never heard of MADD.
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tor. Chapter members handed out literature to the public at community events and to drivers at police road checks. Lines also took victim services training. “After I got involved I realized how important it was, so I just stayed with it,” Lines said. L i n e s m ove d t o Nanaimo in 2006, which hasn’t had an active MADD chapter for several years. She was in conversation with her former journalism instructor and mentioned how she would like to get involved with the organization again. He suggested she start one. She got approval from MADD to start the chapter in 2010 and has worked to develop it since. In the past year,
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The Vancouver Island Exhibition is looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to help out at the fair again this year. Volunteers have a chance to meet new people and be part of the community spirit of Nanaimo. Volunteers also receive a free volunteer T-shirt, food voucher after 4 hours of volunteering, free admission to the park the day you volunteer and an invitation to the great volunteer appreciation party! The fair runs August 19-21 but some volunteers are required to assist prior to the fair and after the fair. The exhibition which is in its 117th year is run solely by volunteers and requires about 125 per day to run smoothly. We are looking for people to help with set up/take down, cashiers, home-arts, cleaners, kidszone, Commercial Expo and parking. No experience is needed and training will be provided. Volunteers can choose to work shifts of four hours or more during the hours of the VIEx operation. To volunteer call Gwen at the VIEx office Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-4:00pm (office) 250-758-3247 or email at gvonarx@ viex.ca Gwen Vonarx-Director of Volunteers
“It’s just about trying to get the word out, being in as many places as possible,” She said. “Hopefully trying to do road blocks with police. We did a lot of those in Port Hardy.” Lines said drinking and driving is entirely preventable, but she needs volunteers to help get that message
out to the public. “The more volunteers I have, the more contacts they have, the more events we can be at,” Lines said. For more information or to volunteer for the organization, please contact Lines at MADDnanaimo@hotmail.com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
Coroners hindered by slashed budget Budget cuts are hampering the B.C. Coroners Service’s ability to more broadly investigate deaths and find ways to prevent them, B.C. Auditor-General John Doyle concluded. His audit found the service is meeting its basic duties but could do much more within the scope of the Coroners Act. The service’s budget was cut from $15 million to $13 million this year. Doyle also called on the province to clarify the coroners service’s role and then “step back to preserve the organization’s independence.” Individual coroners maintain their independence to ensure unbiased findings, he found, but warned administrative reporting requirements have “created real and perceived risks to the operational independence of the B.C. Coroners Service.” The service has been through three chief coroners since 2009 and been headed by an acting chief for long stints. – Black Press
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CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2011 .... BE PART OF THE TEAM Municipal p Election Employment p y Opportunities pp The City of Nanaimo is seeking to increase their current complement of Election Officials. If you believe you have the necessary skills and abilities to contribute to the Election Official Team, we invite you to apply. The next City of Nanaimo Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011. GENERAL INFORMATION: • the following will be considered when selecting Election Officials: (1) Previous Election Experience; (2) Customer Service Background; (3) Ability to work under pressure • Election Officials must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must not be a candidate, candidate representative or financial agent in the 2011 Municipal Election, or in any way perceived to be in a conflict in their role as an Election Official • Election Officials will be required to arrive to attend a mandatory training session • Election Officials will be required to arrive at their designated voting place at a specific time and remain there until after voting closes and all of their duties have been completed • Election Officials must provide their own transportation to and from the Voting Place • All Voting Places are “non-smoking” Positions required q will be: • Presiding Election Official (PEO) • Deputy Presiding Election Official (DPEO) • Computer Operators • Registration Clerks • Voting Officers • Voting Machine Operators • Traffic Officers TO APPLY: If you have an interest in working at the upcoming Municipal Election, please fill out an Election Official Application Form which can be found on-line: www.nanaimo.ca/2011elections/electionofficialapplications pp Apply pp y in p person:
at the Legislative Services Department, City Hall, 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
By y Fax:
Fax a copy of the completed Election Official Application Form to 250-755-4435.
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Email a copy of the completed Election Official Application Form to legislative.servicesoffice@nanaimo.ca
The deadline for applications to work as an Election Official at the next Municipal Election to be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011, is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011. For further information, please contact Marilyn Smith at 250-755-4400.
2011 WATER USAGE REGULATIONS NOTICE NO WATERING BETWEEN 10:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M.
Starting June 1st & ending September 30th, 2011 EVEN NUMBERED HOMES, APARTMENTS, STRATA UNITS, MOBILE HOMES ETC. Residence unit number or address number ending in an even number - Watering is allowed on even days of the month (June 2, 4, 6 etc.) ODD NUMBERED HOMES, APARTMENTS, STRATA UNITS, MOBILE HOMES, ETC. Residences unit number or address number ending in an odd number - Watering is allowed on odd days of the month (June 1, 3, 5 etc.) As summer approaches, we would like to remind you that WATER USAGE REGULATIONS come into effect JUNE 1, 2011 and will end SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. These restrictions are intended to ensure that ALL residents receive an adequate supply of water throughout the summer months and that sufficient reserves supplies are available should they be required for emergency fire fighting purposes. rposes. PLEASE NOTE: Parking lot or driveway veway washing is no not permitted and washing g of automobiles will w only be permitted on regular washing ddays within the allowable hours. PLEASE RETAIN FOR YOUR REFERENCE P Your cooperation is appreciated. Should you have any questions Y oor require q anyy assistance,, pplease call:
WOODSTOVE CHANGEOUT PROGRAM REBATES STILL AVAILABLE!
CITY HAPPENINGS COUNCIL KEY DATE CALENDAR - 2011 All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street. All City of Nanaimo Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held in the City Hall Board Room located on the 2nd Floor at 455 Wallace Street.
July 25 ................................... Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole August 1 ............................................ BC DAY August 8 ............................. Council Meeting August 22 .............................. Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole September 5 ............................LABOUR DAY September 12 ..................... Council Meeting September 19 ........................ Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole September 26-30.............UBCM Conference
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Visit one of the participating retailers to pick up your voucher today. Details about the program and the participating retailers are available on the City’s website www.nanaimo.ca (Departments > Community Planning > Environmental Planning > Woodstove Changeout Program) For more information, e-mail woodstovechangeout@ g nanaimo.ca or call 250-755-4483.
SMARTER BURNING, CLEANER LIVING Did you know that by upgrading to CLEAN BURN technology, you can save firewood and time (efficient woodstoves use 1/3 less wood) and reduce woodsmoke emission by up to 90%. Smart operating practices include burning seasoned wood (split and dried for at least six months), not allowing fires to smolder, and never burning accelerants, paper, chemically treated wood, plastics, rubber and other noxious materials.
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COUNCILLORS Bill Bestwick - Res: 250-753-7065 Ted Greves - Res. 250-729-0714 Bill Holdom - Res: 250-729-8983 Diana Johnstone - Res: 250-754-9996 Jim Kipp - Res: 250-753-5212 Fred Pattje - Res: 250-758-7575 Loyd Sherry - Res: 250-729-7323 Merv Unger - Res: 250-756-0399
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Congested courts put more cases at risk BY JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
More than half of all B.C. Provincial Court cases have been stuck in the system for at least a year and a growing number are at risk of being thrown out. Those are among the findings of a new update to the B.C. Provincial Court’s Justice Delayed report, which warned of serious delays in the system last fall.
The update shows there were 2,371 adult criminal cases before the courts for more than 18 months as of March 31 – a 16 per cent increase from 2,038 a year earlier. Criminal cases 12 to 18 months old climbed 18 per cent over the same period to 5,744 from 4,856. Together, the two categories make up just over half of the court’s entire caseload. Judges are bound by Supreme
Court of Canada rulings on how long cases can drag on and trials are being quashed over unacceptable delays of as little as 14 months. The average delay across B.C. for a two-day criminal trial in March was 10.6 months, slightly worse than nine months earlier, although the stats show some improvement in the waits for child protection hearings, small claims trials and family law trials.
But the numbers vary considerably depending on location. Surrey remains the worst for adult criminal cases, with a 16-month wait for a two-day trial. The original report recommended B.C. move to restore the number of Provincial Court judges from 126.3 full-time equivalents in September 2010 to the 2005 level of 143.6. While a few new judges have been hired since the initial report,
others have retired, been promoted to B.C. Supreme Court or opted to start to cut their hours to part-time. As a result, the number of judges is now 125.1 FTEs as of the end of June, about 15 per cent fewer than in 2005 despite more cases of greater complexity. The province passed a budget this spring requiring further cuts to court staffing. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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Ferry rally Dozens of Gabriola Island residents gathered for a rally at the Decanso Bay B.C. Ferries terminal Friday, protesting continually rising ferry fares. The residents are calling for fair treatment and oppose being asked to help fund other parts of B.C.’s transportation system, yet have to fully fund their own transportation link.
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City gets deal on dog bags, dispensers A new deal will save both city taxpayers and the environment. Nanaimo has signed a five-year deal with Enviro-Smart Biodegradable Products for an additional 60 dog waste bag dispensers for a cost of about $100 each. The company provides free dog bags for the duration of the agreement. In the past, the city spent more than $25,000 a year on the bags. The new dispensers also hold more bags, which will result in less staff time spent refilling the dispensers.
In return, Enviro-Smart will be able to offer sponsorship opportunities to interested parties such as dog daycare centers and pet supply stores on the dispensers and bags. It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 dogs in Nanaimo. Currently there are 35 dog waste bag dispensers throughout the city and in previous year, the parks department purchased 500,000 bags per year. The contract has a five-year renewable clause upon mutual agreement.
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Driver injured when truck rolls PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
A truck driver from Nanaimo was taken to Chilliwack General Hospital after the logging truck he was driving rolled into a ditch Friday.
A truck driver from Nanaimo was taken to Chilliwack General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after the logging truck he was driving rolled into a ditch Friday. Upper Fraser Valley RCMP said the crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. when a truck operated by Tamihi Logging and carrying a full load, went off the road near the base of Mount Woodside.
The load was strewn in the south ditch and on the east bound lanes of Highway 7. A hydro pole was also damaged by the spilled logs. The truck came to rest facing east on its right side in the ditch with its trailer, still attached, blocking the highway’s eastbound lane. Emergency services, Worksafe B.C. and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforce-
ment personnel attended the crash scene. Tamihi Logging provided equipment to help clear the wreck. Traffic was restricted to one lane for several hours until the wreck was cleared. Speed and wet road conditions contributed to the crash. The driver, 48, was issued a ticket for driving too fast for the road conditions.
Donation honours university’s 75th anniversary BY MARILYN ASSAF
Vancouver Island University students will benefit in a big way from a generous donation by the Pieter de Reuver Foundation. The Foundation is donating $75,000 to VIU in honour of the institution’s 75th anniversary. The pledge will help provide annual scholarships and bursaries of $1,000 each to 75 students enrolled in various programs. The announcement was made recently at VIU’s Business Breakfast held in the Parksville/Qualicum region where VIU operates a regional campus. The Foundation has supported aspiring music students at VIU for the past two years. President Pieter de DE REUVER Reuver decided to increase his donation to help selected students in all faculties. “Music is one of my favourite things in life and we were quite happy with our partnership with the VIU Foundation and with how the music scholarship program was working over the past two years,” de Reuver said. “So we decided this year to expand our contribution to include more students in a variety of programs.”
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The inspiration for the scholarship funding came from seeing students confronted with ever increasing costs for education and living, de Reuver added. “We truly felt increasing the number of scholarships and bursaries for VIU students was the right thing to do,” he said. “We already have a productive and satisfying relationship with the University and we know that the donated funds are going to a very good cause.” About one-third of the awards will be given out as scholarships in the fall. The remainder will be bursaries granted in spring, when many students need a boost to dwindling resources. This year’s VIU Business Breakfast series is sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Three breakfast events were held in Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum and Cowichan. A business breakfast is scheduled for Powell River in the fall.
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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 benefit 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 benefits under section 22 or 23 during the benefit 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* identifies the barrier(s) preventing you from gaining work and identifies 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. *Resource centres in your community provide Return to Work Action Plans. Detailed information and applications are available at:
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ombine activist lyrics, a jazz melody and an African rhythm and you start to understand the unique sound of Mr. Something Something. The band formed more than five years ago with Larry Graves and John MacLean coming up with the initial concept. They then gathered others interested in their type of music.
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“It evokes the feeling that it’s a party but we’re trying to evoke something,” Graves said. Their most recent album, Shine Your Face, includes songs seeking an antidote to the world’s problems and coming to terms with injustice. “Our music tends to have a slightly different focus,” Graves said. By offering a fun package, the band can share their message without sounding preachy, suggest solutions and offer inclusiveness to all aspects of society.
“The most important thing is to get people thinking differently,” Graves said. He fell in love with the rhythms and sounds of African music during a trip to the continent after leaving Berklee music school. “I was a little disillusioned as a wannabe jazz musician,” Graves said. Something in the music spoke to him, whether it was the uncommon instruments, several layers of rhythm or the way music is such a part of every day life in Africa.
“It’s a real ensemble based music,” Graves said. “It was a different approach.” Movement and dancing is as integral to the music as the sound. “It’s all part of the package ... they dance, they sing,” Graves said. Much of that is what influences the sound and stage show of Mr. Something Something. The band performs at Nanaimo’s Cambie on Victoria Crescent on July 26. For more information, please visit www. mrsomethingsomething.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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small grants from the City of Nanaimo. Sales from the gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre and entry fees into various contests make up a small portion of the annual budget. “They’re small sources of income,” Collison-Baker said. “It won’t allow us to do more than our basic programming.” The provincial government cut community gaming grants and restricted adult organizations from receiving funding, aiming money toward groups that support youth oriented programs. On Monday, Premier Christy Clark announced a review of community gaming grants, led by former president of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Skip Triplett. The review will “examine the role
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and making sure I’m not screwing up, where now I’m looking to make plays, I’m looking for weaknesses in the defence.” Now that his first touchdown is in the books, Harris isn’t necessarily eyeing the next individual achievement. Yardage and touchdowns are secondary to winning. “All that stuff I did in junior was great and it was always cool to accomplish it,” said the CJFL’s all-time touchdowns leader. “But at the end of the day my main goal was for us to win a championship and that’s the mindset I still have at the professional level.”
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the moment, he gets every third series at tailback, he’s on the return team and he’s continuing to learn. “The game has slowed down so much for me now. I’m a lot more comfortable in the schemes,” he said. “Before I was thinking a lot
The Lions (0-2) haven’t won yet this summer, but Harris believes they’re close. At practice on Tuesday, Buono told the Leos they’re the best team he’s had in three years. “Everyone knows around the league that we have the firepower and the guys to do it. Sometimes it takes a group of guys a little longer to jell and get it together,” said Harris. “Little things aren’t clicking but once [they] do, we’ll be a force to be reckoned with and we’ll definitely be a contender for the Grey Cup.” GAME ON … The B.C. Lions play the Edmonton Eskimos on the road Saturday (July 16) at 4 p.m. Pacific time, live on TSN. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Clippers assemble for camp BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
The Nanaimo Clippers have found a way to keep cool this summer – by playing hockey. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team is holding a mini training camp this Saturday and Sunday (July 16-17). It’s an unusual time for a camp, said coach and general manager Mike Vandekamp. He’s never held a July camp before, and he doesn’t expect he’ll ever hold one again. But there are different circumstances this off-season as he prepares for his first season behind the Clippers bench. “I really, desperately needed to get everybody on the ice myself,” Vandekamp said. “It has become very difficult to run the on-ice portion of our hockey team when I have zero idea what we really have for players. “When it comes to our retur ning players, I’ve never seen any of them on the ice, or very, very few of them.You’re playing the deck blind.” So far this off-season Vandekamp has been presented with trade offers, but he’s been hesitant to trade away any guy he hasn’t seen play. Statistics, he said, tell an incomplete story. Skill players and role players might already be on the roster, and the new coach might not know it. ◆ See ‘HOCKEY’ /B2
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Junior A Timbermen facing elimination game tonight A short best-of-three playoff series doesn’t leave much room for error. That’s why the junior A Nanaimo
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dished five assists. Devon Winter suffered the loss in net as his team was outshot 49-41. Coach Dave Bremner could not be reached by press time, but he and his players spoke to the Bulletin before the series started and offered their thoughts
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“The rivalry will be wonderful,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll fill the barn.” GAME ON … Game 2 is tonight (July 14) at 7 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Game 3, if necessary, goes Saturday at 5 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.
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Hockey team gets a head start ◆ From /B1 This weekend, the coach will get to see almost everyone. There will be 40 players at the Nanaimo Ice Centre for the two days, including virtually every eligible returning Clipper. The others include a mix of recruits and local prospects. A new coach means a clean sheet of ice for everyone, so that knowledge, plus the fact that the BCHL is now mandating the inclusion of 16-year-old and 17-year-old players, means this weekend is a prime opportunity for a lot of guys. “Everybody that’s skating in this camp has a legitimate chance of playing for our team this year,” Vandekamp said.
camp we’ll all have a little better idea of where we’re going, instead of taking those first two or three days for everybody to be feeling everybody out and everybody trying to get to know me,” Vandekamp said. “We’re going to take care of that now and when we get back here at the beginning of September, we’re going to be a step ahead.” ICE CHIPS … The Clippers will play intrasquad games on Saturday (July 16) at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre … The BCHL is expected to release its regular-season schedule sometime this week.
He said he understands that the odd timing of the camp messes with some players’ training regimens. But the weekend isn’t designed to be overly demanding. The on-ice portion will consist of two practices and two games. “I’m not expecting miracles out of our guys in the middle of July,” Vandekamp said. “But we’re expecting to be able to get a little bit of a feel for what it is they bring to the table.” Other BCHL teams certainly aren’t holding camps at this time of year, so the Clippers might even be getting a head start on the competition by getting together now. “When we hit the ice at main
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Today (July 14), 73 players from across the country will get on the bus in Nanaimo and head to Port Alberni for a five-day football camp. Right now, they resemble Raiders. By the time they come back, they’ll truly be Raiders. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team, the V.I. Raiders, is about to strap on the pads and get started. “What main camp really does is explains t o eve r y b o dy t h e Raider way, the way we like to do things here,” said Matthew “Snoop”
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Cedar Heat medals at softball provincials It’s playoff time on the diamonds and one local team was among the first to cash in. The Cedar Heat peewee C girls’ fastball team won bronze at the Softball B.C. championships on Sunday in Cranbrook while drawing praise for its sportsmanship.
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tom of the seventh inning. Dale Ballance and Bill Hadden had RBIs and Cody Phipps ear ned the win on the mound in a relief appearance. In the late game, Donny MacQuarrie was 2-for-5. At the tournament, Joey Benda and
T homas Entwistle earned pitching wins and Jeff Vickers, Cole McKaig, Ben Cairns, Grant Vickers and Jordan Blundell all put forth multi-hit games. Nanaimo’s wins came against the Kelowna Jays in a 4-3 game and against Parkland in a 9-0 blowout.
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A long soccer season couldn’t have ended any better for the Nanaimo U16 girls. The Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club rep squad won the provincial championship on Sun-
day in Penticton, defeating the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Diablos 4-1 in the gold-medal match. Dale Nicks, who co-coached the team with Lanny Cronan, said all players contributed, from the goalkeeper out. After Emily Shires scored a pair of goals to stake Nanaimo to a 2-1 lead, keeper Kayte Higgins made a save on a penalty kick to preserve her team’s lead. Madison Leigh and Shires added insurance goals. “It was a team effort. Our
keeper making the stop on the penalty kick and then our back line, our defence, our midfield and our forwards did what they had to do,” Nicks said. “Our strikers put the ball in the net and our midfielders made sure that our strikers got fed the ball and our defenders did an amazing job of defending our half of the field.” If the Nanaimo girls were well-oiled, it wasn’t by accident – Nicks pointed out that tryouts were last June, and the Island
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Kamloops Blaze, then shut out Kelowna United the next day 3-0. Nanaimo ended pool play with a 2-0 loss to the Surrey United Outlaws, but the team’s record and goal differential put them in the championship game. “Lanny and I are extremely proud of how well the kids played this season,” Nicks said. “[They’re] a group of very dedicated kids and they played together as a team, not as individuals.”
weather allowed the girls to play year-round to reach this point. “That’s what probably brought us together as a team is having that amount of time together,” Nicks said. First the Nanaimo girls won the league title, then the Island championship. They finished as runners-up to Coquitlam at the Coastal Cup, but got their “sweet redemption”, as Nicks called it, this past weekend. The team started provincials Thursday with a 7-1 win over the
help them through, and that creates a brotherhood that’s intended to last all season long. B.C. Lions player and former V.I. Raiders star Andrew Harris said the team-building aspect of camp is the most important part. “For all the new guys that are coming in, just try to be part of the family and get into the mix. For the vets, they just need to be leaders and bring these new guys in,” Harris said. “Main camp, from my past experience, it’s been more about the team coming together as a family and enjoying the time.” GRID BITS … The intrasquad game will be held during Sunday (July 17) afternoon’s practice, which is at 3:30 p.m. at Port Alberni’s Bob Dailey Stadium.
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CALENDAR ◆ July 14 - B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League playoffs. Nanaimo vs. Victoria. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7 p.m. ◆ July 16 - B.C. Premier Baseball League. Nanaimo vs. White Rock. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m. ◆ July 16 - B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League
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MISTIC seeks nominations Nominations are open for the sixth annual Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council Science, Technology and Innovation Awards. Established businesses, start-ups or entrepreneurial students can be nominated for one of 12 award categories. This year’s award categories include advanced manufacturing, agri foods, digital media, emerging product design, environmental excellence, excellence in innovation, excellence in technology, information technology, innovative start-up of the year, technology leadership, value-added product and young innovator. Nominations are open until Sept. 9 at www. mistic.bc.ca.
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Student athletes awarded For the third year running, orthodontist John Pappel has put a smile on the faces of Nanaimo school district student athletes without even a hint of dental work. Pappel donated $6,000 to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation for athletic awards to encourage students to continue their athletic pursuits.
Cathy Oldham of Nanaimo has a tough choice to make after her name was drawn in the Hub City Lions cruise contest. Oldham won a sevenday cruise for two and now must decide on one of five destinations including Alaska, the Caribbean or Europe. Money raised from the draw goes to Lions’ services offered in the community.
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There are four parts to traditional treatment for people suffering from drug and/or alcohol issues. They are the so-called four pillars-Education, Enforcement, Harm Reduction, and Treatment. Education works. Most young persons have a very extensive knowledge of drugs, the chemical effects and so on. It works just as well for tobacco, sex and alcohol. The young people have information, but continue to engage in behaviors that risks their lives, their health and their safety. Education alone can only be effective as a part of the overall program, and does not mean anything about prevention of behaviors. Enforcement is no a part of my work, and is proven to be fairly useless in stopping the use of anything. The “War on Drugs” is lost. Health Authorities have gambled on Harm Reduction as being most effective in preventing deaths, serious injuries, and illness among young people. It is true that some small reductions in infectious diseases can be shown, but several years of this has not led to any real drop in using, or proven useful in helping anything but job creation among health professionals.
WildPlay Element Parks is marking its fifth anniversary of opening in Nanaimo with a party Saturday (July 16) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along with enjoying food and entertainment, participants could win a year-long pass. WildPlay is at 35 Nanaimo River Rd. For information, please go to www.wildplay.com.
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The new chairman of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance is excited about the society’s role in providing a recognizable brand to attract investment to Vancouver Island. Nanaimo’s Bill Benoit was elected to the alliance’s top spot at its annual general meeting June 30. “The global investment community is aware of B.C. and aware of Vancouver, but remains relatively unaware of Vancouver Island, much less Nanaimo or Ucluelet or Port Hardy,” he said. “By raising awareness of our Island, opportunities can more easily find their way to the com-
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Treatment works. I repeat, TREATMENT WORKS. I believe we should explore mandatory treatment of those whose habits lead to crime. Instead of prisons, build treatment centres with locks on the gates. In the meantime we should support treatment options that work. My clients have to pay for my services, with no support from any government, but they get results about 75% of the time. They succeed because they make fundamental changes in their lives and change the way they look at the world. If you, or someone you love, is stuck in a harmful behavior, and wants to change, give me a call for a free, no obligation chat.
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A SPECIAL BOUQUET to Brad’s Detailing fellows for the great job de-mossing and washing on the blue house on Uplands. A HUGE THANK YOU to the two male passersby and two city workers who spent hours trying to rescue baby ducklings at the Buttertubs Marsh outlet. You are heroes in my book. A BIG HUG to the young lady who found my wallet and put it back through my truck’s open window. BASKETS OF BOUQUETS to the honest people and staff of B.C. Ferries who found my unidentified coin purse and, through many avenues and people from Tsawwassen terminal, got it back to me at Departure Bay. A BIG, BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF ROSES to the Old City Pub, our numerous sponsors, and those who attended our annual CatNap Society beer and burger fundraiser on June 18. It was a huge success thanks to the contribution of so many. The cats thank you, too. I would like to send a SALTY SAILOR BOUQUET to my wonderful shipmates for my spectacular severance/retirement party. Millie, Brad, Melissa, Rick and all the rest of my ‘ferry family’, I can’t thank you all enough. A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET to the lady at the London Drugs photo centre in Port Place shopping centre. You went above and beyond your job to help me out with a photo of my son that day and I am forever grateful. Good to see that
exceptional customer service is still alive and well in downtown Nanaimo. A LOUD LEATHERY ROAR for Rod, Dave, Lady Di, Lynn, Judy, Rene, Judi, Steve, Al and Robert, along with others we weren’t lucky enough to meet, for their awesome job in organizing the inaugural Nanaimo Toy Run. It was a huge success, extremely well organized and brought in hundreds of toys for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive this Christmas. Seeing a leather-clad guy on a Harley with a stuffed cow strapped on the back was priceless.
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A BOUQUET to Pauline at Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog’s office for help resolving a birth date issue with StudentAid BC. Your help was greatly appreciated. A HUGE, APPRECIATIVE BOUQUET to Jennifer Moyou and the amazing staff at the North Nanaimo White Spot Restaurant for the excellent service and attention given to McGirr Elementary School’s Grade 3 class at their end-of-school luncheon. We sincerely thank you. A HUGE BOUQUET OF THANKS to the Quality Foods staff and volunteers who gave their free time to once again organize and run a fabulous Teddy Bear Picnic in Nanoose. It is another way that Quality Foods shows its dedication to community and family along with giving its staff the day off after Christmas. I commend Quality Foods for keeping this tradition and applaud the staff who donate their free time to provide service and entertainment to the children and families who attend. There were hundreds of children in attendance
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bouquets enjoying the activities at a good family picnic. BOUQUETS OF APPRECIATION to Acclaim Restorations, painter Jan Macdonald, Wingren Floors and carpet layer Kevin Guenther for work done within time frame stated, price quoted and as specified. A BIG THANK YOU BOUQUET to the person or people who turned in my dropped keys to the service counter at the Save-On-Foods store at Woodgrove. It is great to know there are people like you. A BOUQUET to Pat and Dave for all their help during our move. Clean floors, planted shrubs, two TVs mounted and more. Wow, the place feels like home. A BEAUTIFUL MUSIC BOUQUET to the Nanaimo Concert Band and the Pipes and Drums of the Pacific Gael for a great concert. We are so blessed to have these fine musicians in our community. A BEEF to the ignorant folks who talked non-stop during the concert (including one of the band members while the Pipes and Drums were playing). If you want to visit, please move away from the crowd. A BOUQUET to the Vancouver hockey fans who were there June 15 to enjoy themselves – without violence or vandalism – and
helped those who were injured or endangered. Thanks also to those who took pictures of the rioters and turned them over to the authorities. A BEEF to the Vancouver rioters. The people whose property was destroyed weren’t responsible for the loss of the Stanley Cup, so why punish them? This is why I don’t like hockey and other violent sports. Golf and tennis fans don’t react that way. I thought we had risen above that sort of thing. A REALISTIC BEEF to our city leaders. When you see a fire truck with sirens going and lights flashing, do you wonder where it’s heading? Chasing ambulances, attending fender benders or what they are generously paid for – to attend fires? Perhaps council should look at the extra cost for these sometimes unnecessary calls. A REMINDER BEEF to whomever in the city is responsible for maintaining the Parkway Trail. Numerous sections – especially between East Wellington Road and Jingle Pot Road – are so overgrown with weeds, it’s single file only for cyclists, walkers or runners. I won’t even get into the low-hanging branches that whack cyclists.
the kids would do something, they would get in trouble. And you were also making the little test sound like a big exam and if we didn’t get 65 per cent we were going to get into big trouble.You call yourself a kids’ person? You were clearly just doing this to get paid and should be ashamed of yourself. A BEEF to the lazy dog owners walking around Westwood Lake who can’t be bothered taking their ‘doggie bags’ to a garbage can. Why do they bother picking up a bag if they are going to use it, then throw it into the bushes? Without making any effort to watch for the bags, we counted at least 10 during our walk. These dog owners are spoiling a place of great natural beauty that is there for everyone to enjoy. A BEEF to the accounting/ bookkeeping business. I was at work next door when my eight-year-old son was having a Tourette’s syndrome attack and they told him to shut up. Once confronted, they told me to drive away and never come back. Never would I recommend people like you to do my business with. A BEEF to all who think abusing their sales clerk is OK. It’s not – they’re just trying to support themselves. So those of you who need to voice your problems, please ask for the CEO or manager and give them your complaint, as they make the rules. When the clerk tries to follow the rules, the top brass never backs up the employee. You need to go to the top and stop upsetting the day of a worker just trying to do a job. A BIG BEEF to all who have forgotten what the word ‘merge’ means. There is no stop sign when you merge and blend in with the flow of traffic. Don’t sit there holding up vehicles waiting for a break in traffic. AN RV SANI-DUMP to the couple who set up an appointment for me to see their camper, only to sell it on me. What happened to the days when a person’s word meant something?
A BEEF to the babysitting course instructor for getting mad at kids if they had to go to the washroom, and not giving instructions so when
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Quickfacts ◆ TYPE - Front-engine, front-wheel-drive subcompact hatchback or sedan. ◆ ENGINE - 1.6-litre DOHC inline four cylinder (120 horsepower).
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Ford now realizes that customers no longer buy small cars based on necessity alone. While that may have been the case south of the border, Canadians have been gravitating to smaller cars for years, even before the start of the recent fuel crisis and the recession.
◆ FUEL ECONOMY - 7.1L/100km city, 5.3L/100km hwy (manual); 6.9L/100km city, 5.1L/100km hwy (automatic).
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◆ From /B14 The automatic has a fuel rating of 6.9L/100km in the city and 5.1L/100km on the highway, while the manual comes in at 7.1L/100km in the city and 5.3L/100km on the highway. The best fuel economy is achieved with the automatic and the super fuel economy package that includes side-tire deflectors, underbody shields, lower grille blocker, cruise control, spare wheel with wheel cap and rear spoiler (on the sedan). Also incorporated is a new Powershift transmission, a dual clutch gearbox that combines the responsive performance and fuel economy of a manual transmission with the convenience of a traditional automatic in an advanced dry clutch package. The “dry” transmission operates with sealed internal lubrication, reducing internal friction and adding to the fuel economy. With no pumps and hoses, Ford says this transmission improves fuel economy by nine per cent. The Fiesta is offered in five trim levels; S, SE and SEL in the sedan, and SE and SES in the hatch. What helps set the Fiesta
Canadian motorists suffering from sky-high fuel prices may be adding to their pain by not measuring their tire pressures monthly. Canadian drivers will waste an estimated $722 million in unnecessary fuel bills in 2011 simply because one or more of their tires are under-inflated, according to data from Natural Resources Canada and the Rubber Association of Canada, which represents tire makers. Under-inflated tires are expected to squander an estimated 533 million litres of fuel in 2011. This wasted f u e l , wh i c h is enough to PHOTO SUBMITTED power 275,000 Canadian drivers fill up more vehicles for a full year, will often due to under-inflated also release tires, one study suggests. an additional 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. With sky-high fuel prices, measuring tire inflation monthly should be a priority for every motorist. A tire that is under-inflated does not roll as smoothly or as easily as it was intended. According to the RAC, the average Canadian motorist who drives 20,000 kilometres per year can save more than $100 dollars at the pumps if their tires are properly inflated. Many Canadian drivers ignore tire inflation. According to a recent study commissioned by the RAC, one third of Canada’s 21 million vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire, and only 30 per cent of drivers measure their tire pressures monthly.
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One feature that stands out is the centre stack, designed to look and work like a cellphone keypad. Ford says this is an important element in helping market the car to a key demographic group – the 16- to 30-year-olds. These are people who are always connected through their cell phones, computers and other mobile devices. Ford’s available SYNC system integrates a mobile
apart from the competition in the B-segment is the styling and bold array of colours, including metallic green, yellow, red and magenta. The interior has the look of a much more expensive vehicle, with greater use of soft-touch materials and contrasting colours than you normally see in this segment. Different seat fabric options are available, including leather.
device with Fiesta’s onboard voice-activated communications and entertainment system. For example, if you get a text message, you can tell SYNC to read it to you or you can ask SYNC to play a certain musical selection or place a phone call for you. The system was designed in concert with Microsoft and displays information on a four-inch LCD monitor on the dash to the right of the steering wheel. After driving the European version of the Fiesta previously, I was pleasantly surprised to find that our North American model has lost none of the pizzazz of its counterpart across the pond. Steering is light, yet responsive and the ride and handling is excellent for a car in this segment, certainly on par with many more expensive ones I’ve driven in the past year. The Powershift transmission shifts smoothly and the engine is fairly quiet at speed, although a bit noisy if you push it on takeoff. All in all, it’s no wonder Ford has such big hopes for its smallest car. The Fiesta has a lot going for it and is sure to bring more customers into the Ford fold.
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New Orlando big enough for families seats offering passengers an improved view both forwards and to the side. With a wide variety of seating configurations, Chevrolet claims the Orlando can be adjusted into one of the most voluminous vehicles in its class when it comes to cargo capacity. Journalists drove the Orlando briefly at a GM event, but driving impressions are embargoed until later in the summer. Power is a 2.4-litre, direct fuel injection fourcylinder engine (the same as used in the Chevrolet Equinox) producing 178 hp. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard with a six-speed automatic optional. There will be three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ. Standard equipment on all models includes power windows, locks, remote keyless entry, StabiliTrak
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the motion picture Transformers: Dark of the Moon. To celebrate, Chevrolet will offer a 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro coupe. The model will be offered as an optional package on 2LT and 2SS Camaro Coupes with yellow paint. In addition to the content offered in the RS appearance package, the Transformers edition will fea-
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Supercar is a work of art BY NEIL MOORE
I like to dream, and there are several cars on my “bucket list” that I hope someday I’ll drive. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport is not on that list. Why? It’s just so far up the automotive ladder that I hadn’t really considered it. At just under $2 million, this car is not only the world’s most expensive production car, it is also the most powerful. A combination that could have me indentured to Bugatti for life, should I ever put a scratch on it. So when I received the e-mailed invitation, I took all into consideration: $2 million, 1,001 horsepower, top speed of 407 kilometres per hour. Hmmm… I’ll bet the sender had my response before even moving his cursor off the “send” button. A few days later, I was standing beside American Le Mans Series veteran Butch Leitzinger, admiring what I would consider one of the world’s most stunning cars. “Quite often, supercars are more about pure function and looks are secondary,” said Leitzinger. “With Bugatti, as in Bugattis of the past, they’ve always been a marriage of art and function. A lot of time was
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spent on the styling.” But as I had precious little time with the car, I was far more curious about the driving experience than the esthetic experience. Leitzinger explained that what sets the Bugatti Grand Sport apart is that although it has all the performance numbers, it’s also easy to drive. “It’s really a twin personality car. You’re able to drive through town with complete sophistication, but when you ask for it, it delivers the ultimate performance.” For starters, it will sprint from zero to 100 clicks in 2.7 seconds. Not bad, considering how much inertia the engine must overcome in launching nearly two tons of stainless steel, titanium, magnesium, aluminum and carbon fibre.
And once the Veyron gets going full steam with 1,001 horses behind it, there’s no holding it back. According to Bugatti, the Grand Sport will hit 200 kilometres an hour in just 7.3 seconds – which is roughly the time it takes for an average sports sedan to reach half that speed. Behind all that power is a 16-cylinder engine in a W-16 configuration: four banks of four cylinders, each bank with its own turbocharger. And it produces much of its power at lower revs than you’d expect from a supercar. The Veyron can dish out peak torque from about 2,500 rpm. Which means at just about any time during your gentle Sunday drive, you can plant the pedal and unleash the beast.
Sure, there’s a slight hesitation – very slight – followed by a ‘whomp’ as you’re thumped in the back and the car blasts forward with its big air intakes gulping massive amounts of air. It’s really too bad we weren’t doing this on the Autobahn, as I had to remain ever vigilant about keeping within the speed limit. To paraphrase a colleague, driving a Veyron on Canadian highways is like keeping a cheetah in your apartment. For the prospective buyer, it’s not so much a question of value, but one of pedigree and exclusivity. A typical owner already has a collection of cars and appreciates the Veyron for its engineering, much as an art collector would appreciate a fine painting.
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Notice of PUBLIC HEARING South Forks Road, Electoral Area ‘C’
Bylaw No. 500.373 2011 Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held with regard to the following proposed Bylaw: “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.373, 2011” The Public Hearing will be held at:
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Shadforth Keith Lewis Mason 1929 to 2011 Died peacefully at NRGH on June 25, 2011 with family by his side. Keith is survived byy his wife Edith with whom he had shared the last 45 years. He is also survived by his children; Cherie Clancyy (Dick), KatherineAnne Shadforth/ Burg g (Lyle), Jamie Shadforth (Lisa), Craig Shadforth (Kelly). Ten Grandchildren Keith will also be missed by his three step-sons; Clive Fales, Dale Erickson (Jana) and Blake Erickson (Rhonda).
The intent and purpose of “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.373, 2011” is to rezone the property legally described as a Portion of Block 17, Douglas District, Plan 691C and located adjacent to South Forks Road in Electoral Area ‘C’ as shown on the map, from Resource Management 4 (RM4) to Public 4 (PU4) to facilitate the development of a community water treatment facility.
Born and raised in Victoria BC (Dec. 24, 1929) Keith spent p his working g life on the BC Coast. As a yyoung g man he held different jjobs, all in the forest industry. y Keith also work on the supply ships which plied the BC Coast. After gaining g g much experience p as a log g scaler, Keith and his wife Edith began g Shadforth Log g Scaling Ltd. in 1972. A thriving and successful business which continues to this day.
The Public Hearing on “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.373, 2011” is delegated to Director Young or her alternate or another Area Director as a delegate of the Board.
Keith was also a Director of the Truck Loggers gg Association of BC. “He was a p pioneer in the business of scaling and was instrumental in training new scalers when the ministry phased out… His leadership, commitment and integrity within the industryy was trulyy exemplary” p y Truck Loggers Association of BC, July 2, 2011.
Copies of the proposed Bylaw and other relevant documents and information may be inspected at the offices of the Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm from Tuesday, July 5, 2011 until Monday, July 18, 2011, excluding public holidays. All persons who believe that their interest in the property to be affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on all matters contained in Bylaw No. 500.373, 2011 at the above-noted time and place. For more information or to submit written submissions prior to the Public Hearing, please contact the RDN Planning Department at: ➤ Phone 250-390-6510 or 250-954-3798 in District 69 or 1-877-607-4111 toll free in BC ➤ Fax: 250-390-7511 ➤ email: planning@rdn.bc.ca p g ➤ web: www.rdn.bc.ca ➤ Write or Visit: 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2
Keith and Edith had a long g historyy with local Theatre. A p past President of Theatre BC, Keith and Edith were the joint j recipients p of the Eric Hamber Award of Merit for outstanding contribution to Community Theatre in BC
The familyy wishes to thank the Nurses, Doctors and volunteers of the NRGH Palliative Care Unit as well as Dr. Mark and staff at the Sow’s Ear Medical Clinic. Further thanks to Central Island Health Services most notably Kelly and Pauline. A funeral is declined at the request q of the deceased. In consideration of familyy members who are p presentlyy absent, a Celebration of Life is tentatively set for September 17 (location to be announced). Donations in Keith’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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LEMARE GROUP EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Responsibilities: •Managing Calendars •Coordinating Travel Arrangement •Process correspondence, reports and other documents •Maintain confidential records and office files Qualifications: •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please fax your response to: 250-9564888 or to: office@lemare.ca. LMS Reinforcing Steel Group
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WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Friday, July 22, 2011 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com
Forestry Crewman, Forestry Technician (RFT or FIT) FULL TIME / SEASONAL Hedberg Associates, based in Squamish, B.C., is a diversified forestry and natural resource management company. The firm provides consulting services to the forest industry, clean energy sector, telecommunication and transmission/distribution line industry. Hedberg Associates continues to specialize in forest management, silviculture, operational planning, cutting permit development and appraisals, including field layout of roads and cut blocks. We are a growing company looking for senior forestry crewman and experienced field technicians. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of forestry experience. We are a highly motivated group of individuals and will provide employees the opportunity to continue their advancement in the forest and other natural resource industries. Employees will be responsible for completing road location and block layout, traversing, collecting mapping and site plan information and preparation of operation plans. Transmission and distribution line layout and transmission line vegetation management. The position will be predominantly field based with work in all types of weather and terrain. We are a local company but require some work to be completed in remote locations. Squamish is a vibrant and growing community located between Vancouver and Whistler. Dubbed Canada’s “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”, it offers world-class mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and many more outdoor pursuits. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Job Qualifications: • Proficient with all basic forestry field equipment. • Valid B.C. Drivers Licence. • Healthy, fit individuals who are able to complete work in a variety of outdoor environments. • Forestry experience, knowledge or training and capable of supervising others. • Familiarity with Road Eng, Word and Excel would be an asset. Application Instructions: Application deadline for all positions will be Friday, August 5, 2011. All individuals who apply will be contacted. Please email resumes with a cover letter and two references to info@hedbergassociates.com.
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MEDIUM Duty Truck dealership in the Vancouver area requires a Parts & Services Manager. You must be experienced and have the ability to increase business by building an effective team and delivering exceptional customer service. Our company offers a competitive pay package with excellent benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Apply in confidence: candidates@look.ca
AN OLD truck. An older man. Were just trying to make a buck. Could you use a hand? Call Gerry at 250-729-8030.
TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAD SAW FILER needed for Central Vancouver Island sawmill. Union rates at non-union mill. Should have ticket and past experience. Fax (250)248-8998. email: liana@errced.com LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Jour- neyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.
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THE POSITION: WFP is currently seeking an Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water sports fishers. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg’s Planning Department. Key functions of an Area Planner include, but are not limited to the following abilities: • Provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department • Complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 550,000 M3 • Block development planning • Contractor and staff supervision (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) • Timber sort and block margin forecasting • Liaison with First Nations • Work in collaboration with other Planning team members to complete road permit and cutting permit applications • Maintenance and deactivation plans preparation • Complete harvest instructions, road instructions • Maintain a dynamic working team environment, complete with sharing of information, ideas, creativity and support for challenging the status quo • Provide leadership in meeting WFP’s EMS and sustainable forest management responsibilities • Ensure that all team members conduct themselves professionally, ethically and treat all individuals and organizations with respect • Proven ability to work in a team environment • Good communication skills • Extraordinary personal standards and expectations • Must have a degree or diploma in forestry from a recognized post-secondary institution and be a registered (RPF, RFT) in good standing with the ABCFP • Must be able to withstand the demands of coastal field work • Experience with CENFOR (GENUS), ROAD ENG, Forest Ops, Plant Wizard and Survey Wizard would be considered an asset. Lesser qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered for alternate positions. THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.
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Publisher The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher. The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star. The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988. The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca
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N. NANAIMO, 107 Shammys Plc., Sat, July 16, 9am-1pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale. No early birds!
RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982
BRECHIN HILL Area: 730 Drake St. Sat & Sun, July 16 & 17, 9 am - 2 pm. Hsehld, collectibles, furn. books, etc. CINNABAR VALLEY, 1873 White Blossom Way, Sat, July 16, 8-2pm. Kid’s stuff/clothing, household, furniture/appls, etc COLLEGE HEIGHTS: 1016 Roxboro Place. Saturday July 16, 9 am - 2 pm. Multifamily: furniture, kids stuff, small appl. etc. No early birds! COLLEGE HEIGHT’S, 383 Harwell Rd., Sat, July 16, 9am-1pm. Household items, furniture, children’s toys, etc. DIVER LAKE area, Ardoon Plc. (Multi-Family Sale). Sat, July. 16. 9am-1pm. Multiple household and garage items. Too many items to list! DIVERS LAKE: 2555 Nadely Cres. Sat July 16, 8 am - 2 pm. Moving! Everything must go - something for everyone! ESTATE, GARAGE & BASEMENT: Sat & Sun. July 16 & 17, 8 am - 2 pm. 1030 St. George Cres. Antiques, hsehld items, tools, & more! ESTATE SALE: Our last sale at 466 Kennedy St. Fri. July 15, 4 pm - 7 pm. Sat. July 16, 10 am - 1 pm. Hospital bed, furniture, Xmas tree & decorations,tools & more. We are open to any reasonable offers! GARDEN ORNAMENT Sale: 204 Kennedy St. Sat July 16, 9 am - 1 pm. No Early Birds! Cancelled if it rains. HOSPITAL AREA, 1864 Evergreen Way, Sat, July 16, 10am-2pm. Something for everyone. No early birds! JINGLE POT area, 2251 Neil Dr. (off Twiggly Wiggly), Sat, July 16, 10am-2pm. Clothes, toys, games, household items, misc and more. JINGLE POT: Estate sale! 2270 Jingle Pot Rd. Sat. July 16, 8 - 12. Furn, hsehld & appl LANTZVILLE, 7900 Clark Dr. W., Sat & Sun. July 16 & 17, 9am-2pm. Lot’s of Star Wars collectibles and more. NANAIMO- 723 Campbell St, Sat, July 16, 9am-12noon. Multi-family. Kid’s, reno supplies, etc. NORTH NANAIMO - 5691 Carrington Road. Sat., July 16, 8am - 2pm. Moving sale(downsizing) - household items, gardening tools, etc.
NORHFIELD: 2188 Tulsa Rd. (off Meredith) Sat. July 16th 9 am - 2 pm. 2 - family sale. Antiques, Furn, Carpet, etc. NORTH NANAIMO: 3663 Allsop Rd. Sat. July 16, 9 am - 3 pm. Estate & family sale. large variety of items. NORTH NANAIMO: 5520 Arnhem Terr., Sat. & Sun., 9:30-3. Lots of tools, books, household items and more. No toys. Pre-moving garage sale. NORTH NANAIMO: 5745 Alder Way, Sat July 16, 9 am - 2 pm & Sun July 17, 9 am - 12 pm. hsehld, toys, books, bike, kids stuff, lamps, etc. Check us out at usednanaimo.com
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UPLANDS: 4344 Stonewood Pl (near ESSO), Sat. July 16, 9-12. Multifamily; Household, antiques/collectibles incl dolls, snow/skate brand clothing & much more. 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 WESTWOOD LAKE: MultiFamily Annual Event! Sat, July 16th, 8am-1pm. 2323 Arbot Rd.(Off Westwood Lk. Rd).
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GOT HOUSE work? 1 space available. Great refs, $20/hr. Call Margaret, (250)758-9891.
UNIVERSITY AREA- 638 Stirling Ave, Sat, July 16, 9am1pm. Our clutter equals your treasure! A clear out 3 houses from infant to senior. Girl’s clothing 0-5 yrs, toys, books, household items, picture frames, quilts & much more. No Early Birds!
OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
Door to door Transportation Assistance with daily living skills Meal Preparation Daily phone check-in services Must be able to self transfer
NORTH NANAIMO: Multifamily, 301 Cambridge Pl. Sat July 16, 9 am - 1pm. Hsehld items, tools, freezer, fixtures etc. No early birds please.
TOWNSITE AREA, 555 Townsite Rd., Sat, July 16, 8:30am-1:00pm. Huge MultiFamily Sale. Tons of music, 14’ boat with trailer, tools, collectibles, electronics, 2 kitchen sets and much, much more.
HANDYPERSONS
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.
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NORWELL: 3735 Norwell Dr. Sat. & Sun July 16 & 17, 9 am - 3 pm. Quality Kids’ stuff, misc
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NORTH NANAIMO: Garage/moving sale, 5509 Kenwill Dr., Sat., July 16th, 9-1. Rain or shine! Tools, furniture, dishes, China, household items, etc...
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WOMAN WILL clean commercial or residential. Excellent refs. Brenda (250)756-7922.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or office. Mobile Certified Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187.
DRYWALL PJ’s DRYWALL: Fast, Clean, Affordable. 14 years experience.
250-740-5542
EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999
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. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.
DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664. FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, etc. Same day service, Starting $35.- $65/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries and odd jobs. Call Jason, 668-6851.
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Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship
250-753-4208 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BICYCLES
BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION experienced in new home construction, home renos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & soffits and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601.
ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411
DOUBLE IKEA lounge chair, like now, $99 obo. Call 250756-0085. ELECTRIC SINGER SEWING Machine: in cabinet, $80 (250)756-1834 FREE AGENT CHAMP 16” youth Bike: Pink 1/2 price to first $90. 97-2801
LAWN BOWLS (4) 4 13/16”, size 2, carrying case. $75 obo. (250)756-9492. MEN’S 24” Town cruiser, light weight bike 6-speed, saddlebags, helmet, pump $59. 250753-8410 MICROWAVE Sunbeam white 900W, rotation tray exc. cond., $25. Call 250-756-4678.
ACREAGE 20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953. 7.5 ACRES in Quesnel Lake area, Likely, BC Government forfeited property sold www.bcauction.ca
APARTMENT/CONDOS LONG Lake 2br,2bath,5 appliances.Top floor with cathedral ceiling stunning view of the lake. Avail Sept 1,$1150/mth.250-729-8835
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
ESTABLISHED TILE BUSINESS Asking $25,000. Forklift, staging, office machines etc. Serious inquires only.
250-758-1979. FOR SALE BY OWNER NORTH NANAIMO: $479,000 (No HST). 2 level home on cul-de-sac. Grnd level entr. Ocean/mountain view. Approx. 2560 sq.ft. 5 B/R, 3 bath. Natural gas heat, Built in 2004. Near schools, parks, malls. 756-3855.
MOUNTAIN BIKE crank, Shimano XTR with extra chain rings. $40, obo. 250-755-1160.
HOUSES FOR SALE
MRH CAVITY BACK LYNX: Parallax 3 PW Golf Irons in excellent condition, $75.00. 585-4053
3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188
PALLISER ENTERTAINMENT centre (like new) and 27” JVC TV $99. 250-7510358
3 B/R HOME with 2 B/R suite, Dble lot. New thermopane windows. 24’ x 24 garage off back lane. Carport & work shop, close to schools & shopping $375,000 NO HST 754-0104
RE-TRACTABLE 12x10 awning, good condition, $80. (250)753-1829. SEARS Craftsman 6 3/4hp, 22” push mower, good cond, $70, obo (250)729-9951.
RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or renovating your home/bathroom/kitchen/basement? Roofing & finish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/ Insured Richard 250-729-7809
SINGER SEWING machine in cabinet with chair, in good cond., $75. (250)390-3980.
NANAIMO: MOOSE LODGE, 1356 Cranberry Ave. Every Sunday! 9am-2pm (to be held outdoors). Tables available to the public for $15 each. Frank 250-754-2853, 250-816-1233.
UNIQUE BRONZE decorative mirror, 36”hx35”w, excellent cond. $95. 250-756-0661.
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FREE: FISH tank & stand with over 20 fish, 4’w x 12.5”d x 21”h, call 250-390-5166.
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (1999) STOCK UP NOW BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!
FREE MATCHING beige sofa & love seat, good condition. (250)752-8640
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EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! 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
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SWING SET, $99. 1574.
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
GARDENING
DELUXE CAT Condo: 3 tiers Includes house, platform & bed. New condition Beige in color.$85. (250)933-6156
NESCAFE DOLCE Gusto single coffee machine, $50. Call 250-591-5651.
EXP. CARPENTER/Handyman: Renos, Framing, Concrete formed, placed & finished Sheds, decks & fencing. No job too small. Great rates & References. Derrick 816-8646
FENCING J & R FENCING: A complete line of fencing. Farm, chain link, deer, electric. We also do Yard Clean-Up and manure sales. Call 250-802-2541.
CHINA CABINET w/glass sliding doors, classic, brown. 42”w 11”d, 34”h. $20. 250-753-0253
GLASS METAL computer table, executive chair, like new, $95. Call 250-754-3705.
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BASKETBALL Backboard, hoop & pole (in ground style), $99. (250)756-0895. BOX OF DISNEY MEMORABILIA: has 7 stuffed characters including Mickey & Minnie. $75.00. Paper shredder: $10.00 250-753-6008.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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 1888-473-5407.
A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Plus 40 years experience. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451
GARAGE SALES
N. NANAIMO: 618 Belle View Pl, Sat. July 16, 8 - 2. Hsehld, electronics, tools & lots more.
FRIENDLY FRANK 20 POUNDS of rags, beautifully cut, $15. Call (250)753-1924
ANTIQUE, WHITE, Sewing machine, good condition, $99. (250)758-7795.
Ivan 250-758-0371
The Lazy T Ranch at 3576 Jinglepot Rd. Fri. July 15, 9am-3pm Sat. July 16, 9am-3pm Sun. July 17, 9am-3pm 3 piece rattan patio set, childrens books, toys & clothes, linens, dog bed, golf balls, canning jars, iron gate. Freekindling.
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6 VOLUME set 1920’s “The Great Events of the Great War, $75. (250)245-3952.
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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.
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NANAIMO1 bdrm near Woodgrove, priv yd/drive. NS/ND. July 15. $650 inclds hydro. W/D. (250)758-4569.
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LOTS 31 LOT subdivision in Nanaimo now for sale, all view lots Mnt/oceans. Easy to build, Geotech is done. For more information contact (604)8895402 sandhu_p@hotmail.com
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1187 SEAFIELD- 2 bdrms $700. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1600 DUFFERIN- 1 bdrm $625. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 160 STEWARTbachelor $525. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE- 1 & 2 bdrm $675-$750. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bedroom $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 555 FRANKLYN VIVO- 1 bdrm + den $1150. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BOWEN TERRACE- 1 bdrm, heat incld, sm pet ok. $690. Leave msg (250)245-8869. CENTRAL NANAIMO. One Bdrms from $725 & 2 Bdrms from $750. July 15 or Aug 1. Quiet. NP/NS. References. Mark/Don 250-753-8633. DOWNTOWN/MEWS area, 1 bdrm + den condo, insuite laundry, hrdwd flrs, elec F/P, S/S appls, patio, secured prkg, $1000 + utils, 250-714-1621. GORGEOUS DOWNTOWN Condo. Character building. 1bdrm + den, 5 appliances, Fireplace, WIFI, N/P, N/S $900. 250-754-2207
Hospital Area Bright 1 bdrm Heat & hot water incl. Renovated suites Quiet park-like setting Video cameras. $700 +
250-753-6656
Large 1 & 2 Bdrm with balcony Very bright in reno’d bldg Near Parks & Hospital Now or Aug. 1st. $650 & up 250-754-2936 NANAIMO: 1 brdm newly reno’d. $650+ hydro. Available July 15. Call (250)701-3605.
NORTH NANAIMO Seeing is believing! Bright 2 bdrm Apt. New Paint, very clean & quiet in updated bldg. Near Country Club Mall. Prof. mngt. Free H/W. From $815
Call 250-758-1246. 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.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES NANAIMO CENTRAL- large very clean 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 4 appls, large yard, near bus stop & shopping Available Aug 1. Refs $995.+ utils. (604)318-9322. HAREWOOD AREA, 3 bdrm in 4-plex, F/S, D/W, coin laundry, close to schools, shopping, bus route, $995 mo + utils, refs req, 250-722-3539. NANAIMO- 3 BDRM duplex, nice, clean, new carpet, low maintenance yrd. Available Now. $995+ utils. NS/NP. (250)797-2411. NANAIMO- 4 year old Duplex5 appls, clean, private fenced yard. NS/NP. $750. Call (250)716-5812. NORTHFIELD RD- SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Fresh, clean, near all amenities, fenced yrd. NS/NP. $995. W/D hookup. Avail immed. 250-758-4871.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS CEDAR: ORGANIC gardeners paradise, 5th wheel, very private & quiet, $500 mo. Avail immed, (250)245-0014.
HOMES FOR RENT 1 BDRM Character, W/D hookup, private yard, ocean view, downtown, NP/NS, $810 + utils. Call (250)753-9365. 2-BDRM Character. Ocean view, large patio, fenced yard, W/D hook-up. Downtown. N/P N/S. $900.+util. 250-753-9365 3514 FALCON- 3 bdrms $1400. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
NEAR VIU- $475. 2 rooms, bathroom+ internet, cable. Share kitchen/laundry. Prefer quiet, working person or student. N/S. Available July 15/Aug 1. 250-753-0777. Central Nanaimo.
SUITES, LOWER 1097 SILVER MTN- 2 bdrm $725. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2620 GLENAYR: 2 B/R level entry. Newly Reno’d. View! utils & satellite incl. W/D Hookup. F/S. N/P, N/S. $975/m DD. Avail now. 758-3446 BOWEN ROAD: 2 B/R, 5 Appliances, Private entrance, N/S, N/P. Avail now. $850/m + util. Ref’s. call 667-1628. CLOSE TO College, reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $800 mo, incls heat, hydro, laundry, A/C, N/S, N/P, avail immed. Call 250-713-7176. COUNTRY CLUB- lrg, clean, quiet, 1 bdrm, priv ent & patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils. Refs req’d. 250-751-2007. DEPARTURE BAY- lrg, bright, lower level walkout 1 bdrm, lrg kitchen, living room, bath, priv covered patio, fenced yrd, shared laundry, private entrance. Cable, utils, bus route. N/S, small pet? Available Now $850. (250)751-8698. DIVER’S LAKE. Newer 1bdrm, private entr., laminate floors, shared laundry, quiet person(s). N/P, smoking outside only. $700. inclds all utils. Aug. 1st. (250)729-2378. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- reno’d 1 bdrm, $700 utils incld. Avail Now. 250-591-1927. GULFVIEW ESTATES, bright, clean, 1 bdrm priv walk-out, high ceilings, pets neg, N/S, utils incl’d, $700 for 1, $800 for 2. Call 604-551-7239 (Jim) HAREWOOD AREA, new 2 bdrm bsmt suite, no laundry, N/P, N/S, avail Aug. 1, $850 mo incls utils, 250-618-1401. LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, 55+, well maintained 1000 sq.ft., oceanview, drapes-carpet, storage, no elevator, w/d, f/s, n/p, n/s, avail. July. Call 250245-4646, 250-758-5816.
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NORTH NANAIMO- 2 bdrm legal. Laundry, parking. NP/NS, $915 inclds utils. Avail Aug 15. Call 250-713-0119. OLD CITY QUARTER: Completely furnished 2 B/R main floor, laundry & util incl. N/S N/P Close to bus & university. $975/m Ref’s. 754-4293 PARKSVILLE, very nice 1 bdrm. suite. No pets/smoking. W/D, F/S. $575/mo. Avail Now. Call 250-746-5094. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Westwood lake area: bright 1bdrm. F/S, D/W, wood stove. $775 incl. hydro, cbl, internet. Refs, avail Aug. 1st, (250)754-1420. WESTWOOD LAKE: Brand new 2 B/R, 5 appl., Sep. laundry & hydro N/S,N/P, wired for internet. Avail now. $880/M. 591-8414.
SUITES, UPPER 1103 SILVER MTN- 3 bdrm $1350. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com NORTH NANAIMOupper, lrg lot, deck, great location. $1000 dro. N/S. Available (250)618-9370.
2 bdrm 5 appls, spilt hyAug 1.
TOWNHOUSES UNIVERSITY AREA: 4 bdrm, W/D incld’d, NS/NP. Avail. immed. $1200. (250)755-1743
TRANSPORTATION CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
TRUCKS & VANS 1992 Ford F150 with canopy, 300,000 + kms, $600 OBO, 250-739-8879. CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
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NANAIMO- 1 bdrm. Country living, $850/mo, discount for seniors. Call 250-753-1200. N. NANAIMO, clean 3 bdrm duplex, 2 full bath, fenced yard, close to schools, marsh and buses, Sept. 1 or Aug. 15, $1200 mo, 250-668-3734. NORTH END. Oceanview. 3 level, sunny 3 bdrm. 4 new appliances, newly renovated carport. Ref’s required. $1200. + hydro. 1-778-883-8703.
◆ FOURTH ANNUAL Chicks with Sticks golf tournament to benefit Kids Help Phone takes place at Cottonwood Golf Course. This year’s theme is Poodle Skirts and Polka Dots. Visit www.chickswithsticks.ca to register.
Saturday ◆ CHALK FOR Change, a project by Project Anti-Bully raising awareness about bullying takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Country Club Centre in front of Jysk. For details visit http:// projectbully.com/chalkforchange.html. ◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a 10-kilometre Nanaimo walk. Registration at 8:45 a.m. at Elaine Hamilton Park (1631 Naylor Cr.) in Cinnabar Valley and the walk starts at 9 a.m. For information, call 250-756-9796. ◆ SATURDAY NIGHT Dance Society hosts its last dance of the summer from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Departure Bay Activity Centre, 1415 Wingrove St. 250-585-4154 or ruthmerx@gmail.com.
Sunday ◆ ECKANKAR, community Hu Song, takes place at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 741 Third St. 250-7585382.
◆ CLAYMATION MOVIE camp for ages 11-14 years old begins at Nanaimo District Secondary School. To register, contact 250740-2026 or e-mail communityschool@ SD68.bc.ca.
4B/R, 2 BATH, Executive home, oceanview, 5 acres, 6 appl, two decks. Jinglepot area. N/P, N/S. Avail. Sept 1, $1650. ref’s req. 585-4776.
LADYSMITH2 BDRM Rancher w/extra den/office or bdrm. French doors from master bdrm to hot tub on deck. Private setting, southern exposure, detached 26x22 workshop w/220 wiring, golf course & schools near by. NS/NP. $1200+ utils. Available Aug 1. (250)713-4739.
◆ NANAIMO DOWNTOWN Farmers’ Market hosts its regular market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza. Fresh produce, local food and baked goods and crafts.
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40 ROBARTS- 3 bedrooms $1000. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO, 1 bdrm + den, huge lot, deck, large yard, N/S, refs req, avail immed, $850 mo. Call Rick at 250-756-6490.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Newspapers are living textbooks, filled with information to broaden children’s minds and horizons. You can have a positive impact on the quality of your child’s education by encouraging your child to read the newspaper. It’s an easy and powerful way to contribute to your child’s education. The time and support you invest today will be greatly rewarded in your child’s future.
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◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free Promote Yourself workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.
Tuesday ◆ NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association hosts its Effective Communication workshop from 6:30-9 p.m. at 1070 Townsite Rd. To register, call 250-754-3331, ext. 716.
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◆ NANAIMO YOUTH Services Association hosts a free Careers in the Hospitality, Retail and Tourism Field workshop for unemployed and outof-school youth ages 15-30. 250-754-8101 to register.
Wednesday ◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free Resumés That Look Great workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. 250-7140085.
Ongoing ◆ WANT TO sing for fun? Non-audition choir. Thurs 10 a.m. to noon at St. Andrews Church, downtown. $8 drop-in or $25 for four consecutive weeks. For details, e-mail info@ moresingingplease. com or call 250-7296135. ◆ POETRY ALOUD is an hour of poetry reading on the first Thursday of each month. 7-8 p.m. at the Wellington Library, 3032 Barons Rd. Guests can just listen or volunteer to read. Call 250758-5544 or e-mail jcarter@virl.bc.ca. ◆ NANAIMO DUPLICATE Bridge Club games Monday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., and Thursday at 1 p.m. Legion No. 256, 1630 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo. Call 250-741-0877 or 250-756-0438. ◆ ADULT MIXED recreational, non-competitive volleyball at John Barsby Community School. Sunday nights 6:30-9 p.m. All are welcome. Call 250-7548325 for more info. ◆ NATURAL ABUNDANCE Native Plant Nursery, 3145 Frost Rd., Cassidy. Nursery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Contact the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust at 250714-1990 or check www.nalt.bc.ca for an updated inventory. ◆ THURSDAY HIKERS depart Bowen Park upper parking lot, 8 a.m. All day hike. Bring hiking boots, raingear and lunch. 250-7553066. ◆ NANAIMO EUCHRE Club meets for cards Tuesdays and Fridays
at 7:30 p.m. 250-7580739 for location. ◆ ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL of Nanaimo, providing service to our community, meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Phone 250740-0215 or visit www. altrusa.org. ◆ 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. Husbands and partners welcome. 250-756-3116. ◆ DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Club meets in Nanoose. New members welcome. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. Wednesdays. ◆ NANAIMO RECREATIONAL Soccer is looking for players for their new women’s only rec soccer. No commitment required. Contact nanaimosoccer@ yahoo.ca for information on both women’s and co-ed rec soccer. ◆ NANAIMO WOMEN’S Centre is offering a 16-step group for women healing from addiction and codependency. Meetings held every Monday evening. 250-753-0633. ◆ PARKINSON SUPPORT Group meets 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at Buttertubs Recreation Centre oat 10 Buttertubs Drive. 250-754-2129. ◆ 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. ◆ HEART OF the Island Chorus meets Wednesdays from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Lantzville Legion. 250-758-5496. ◆ 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 250-7560616.
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