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Snuneymuxw ready to take city to court over water BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Convicted killer’s bid to appeal rejected BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Canada’s highest court dismissed a man’s application to appeal his conviction for murdering his estranged wife in Nanaimo more than eight years ago. Kelvin Purdy was convicted of second

degree murder for killing Denise Purdy and was sentenced in November 2005 to life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 19 years. His appeal was dismissed in 2008 by the B.C. Court of Appeal and a bid to reopen his appeal was dismissed by the same court in 2010 on the grounds the court did not have

the jurisdiction to reopen the appeal when it was already dismissed on its merits. The 2010 decision noted that Purdy’s wish to reopen the appeal is based on “fresh evidence” and Purdy might have recourse to other remedies, including an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. ◆ See ‘COUNTRYS’ /5

Frustration over water rights has brought Snuneymuxw First Nation to a boiling point. The band is threatening legal action against the City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Forest Products and the province unless Snuneymuxw can be included in a pending water deal between those groups. Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief Douglas White III said current water licensing grants heavily favour the city and Harmac mill while ignoring Snuneymuxw’s treaty rights, and that an upcoming water deal expected to be signed by the city and Harmac excludes SFN and goes against treaty agreements. Harmac, as a result of water licences granted by the province decades ago, is entitled to about 330 megalitres of water per day, some of it from the Nanaimo River. The city’s water demand is estimated between 40-50 megalitres daily. The city and Harmac are working on a deal, expected to be explained further after press time Monday, that would see the city pay the pulp mill for its unused water in an effort to meet the future residential and commercial needs of Nanaimo as an alternative to building a second dam, which could cost taxpayers around $60 million. ◆ See ‘CITY’ /5

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Candle to blame for fatal blaze Fire investigators have concluded a candle caused the Jan. 25 house fire and deaths of two young boys on the Nanoose First Nation (Snaw’naw’as). On the evening of Jan. 24, a tree blown down by high winds knocked out power lines, causing a power outage for much of the Nanoose First Nation. Fire investigators concluded that a burning candle ignited a couch. The adult residents of the home made attempts to extinguish the burning couch, but the fire quickly spread to the rest of the home. Two children who were staying with the family died in the fire. The survivors – two adults and their two children – were transported by ambulance to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

Robber handed conditional terms A Lower Mainland man will serve a community sentence for robbing a restaurant on Bowen Road last spring. Lucas Smith pleaded guilty to robbery this week and received a conditional sentence of two years less a day, two years probation, a 10-year firearms prohibition and he must submit a DNA sample. The robbery happened April 26 when a Smith, armed with a handgun, walked into the Domino’s Pizza on Bowen Road and demanded cash from the employees. He was handed an undisclosed amount before he fled in a grey truck. Employees gave police a description of the truck and its licence plate number and moments later police were called about a truck matching this description being driven erratically on the Nanaimo Parkway.

House helping men move forward New transitional facility key to helping residents leave addictions and other issues behind BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

t’s amazing the difference a home can make in a person’s life. Residents of Esther’s House, a men’s transitional home, are finding out how an affordable and safe place to live can create stability, allowing them to heal and work toward goals. The facilty was created by the Nanaimo Transitional Housing Society, a branch of the Victoria Human Exchange, which formed in Victoria more than 19 years ago to help support and advocate for people and offer shelter and family-like housing for individuals. The Nanaimo home, which is drug and alcohol free, opened in October. For Stephen Bowman, who moved into Esther’s in November, it has given him a place to stabilize. Bowman has struggled with addictions and has been in and out of prison. “It’s the first time I’ve gotten out of jail and went to somewhere that would help me,” he said. “Usually I just get out, no support, no money and no place to go and eventually become addicted again within a short period of time.” The difficulty he often faces is trying to find a place to live that is drug and alcohol free and supportive. While in Esther’s House Bowman was able to build on the foundational skills he learned while attending Guthrie House. Guthrie House, a four-month program offered at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre, focuses on developing relationships, building self-esteem and healing emotions to break bad habits and overcome substance abuse. Bowman said Esther’s House has allowed him to continue building on the tools he developed in Guthrie and he has been clean for almost two years. “It’s helped me get on my feet and get away from undesirable

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Stephen Bowman, left, is benefiting from living at the new Esther’s House transitional facility, where Shawn Richards is facilitator.

associates and stay safer and stay clean,” said Bowman. “It actually helped me to change my life.” Bowman is moving into his own place and the society has given him furniture and a few basic pantry supplies to get started. While they are small things, they add up to a lot for someone who doesn’t have them, he said. Forging friendships and support networks in the community is a big part of living in the home. Shawn Richards, the house facilitator, helps enforce the rules of the Esther’s House, acts as a mentor and offers peer support. Richards has struggled with his own addictions and can relate to what Bowman and other residents are going through.

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He has been clean for four years and works at various agencies in Nanaimo to support people overcoming addiction, mental health and homelessness issues, including the Balmoral Hotel and the First Unitarian Fellowship cold weather shelter. Not everyone staying at the home has an addiction or mental health issue. People come from various backgrounds and have different reasons for being homeless or in danger of being homeless. Residents have included a senior recovering from heart surgery, a dialysis patient and others. Richards said the dialysis patient came from the Lake Cowichan area. He was Esther’s

House’s first resident and died in Hospital in December. “He had never really had a home. He was living in a hotel and in really bad condition,” said Richards. While in the home, the man was able to get support from Richards and other residents to buy groceries, make dinner and receive treatment at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. There isn’t a set program in the home, as everyone has a different situation they come from, but residents are encouraged to form a plan for the future and work toward that goal. Those goals are achieved with the help of community support programs, such as Literacy Nanaimo and Vancouver Island Health Authority programs. Leanne Salter, chairwoman of the Nanaimo Transitional Housing Society, said she’s seen remarkable changes in the residents. “When they first come in they are on edge and you can tell they have been through some crisis that has occurred and they are not content and not feeling stable,” she said. After they settle in, the men begin to feel safer, she said, which allows them to work toward goals they set for themselves. The society receives referrals from various different community and government organizations as well as self-referrals. Everyone entering the home undergoes an interview process. Residents pay $400 a month in rent. The seven-member volunteer board hopes to build on the success of the men’s transition house and open a home for women. Salter said the project depends on raising money and the society is seeking donations. It’s also seeking a donation of a fire extinguisher and mattress covers for the men’s house. Salter said the Nanaimo community has already been phenomenal in stepping forward and helping with the project. “It’s has been remarkable the help from the community,” said Salter. For more information about the Nanaimo Transitional Housing Society or to donate, please call 250-668-6008. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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TTwo-year jail term given for guilty plea in 2011 stabbing BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A man charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing incident in Harewood last year that sent two men to hospital with life-threatening injuries will serve two years jail time. Police recommended charges of attempted murder against Shane Alexander Parkin, 20. Those charges were downgraded to aggravated assault by Crown counsel. Parkin was scheduled to stand trial in Supreme Court in Nanaimo Feb. 20-29, but Crown spokesman Neil MacKenzie said Parkin decided to enter a guilty plea to one count of aggravated assault, which named both victims, on Nov. 21. He said Parkin was sentenced to two years jail time on top of the nine months he’d already served in pre-trial custody. Parkin also received two years probation and a 10-year firearms prohibition and he must submit a DNA sample. A police report states the stabbings happened at 2:50 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2011 on Howard Avenue near Second Street when two men, ages 20 and 25, encountered a third man, who stabbed both men multiple times. The victims were able to describe their attacker to police and Parkin was arrested nearby a short time later. At the time, police called the attack vicious and said it appeared to be unprovoked. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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2012-1303 On Jan. 16 at 12:49 p.m., it was reported that four youths were seen throwing items off the MacMillan Road overpass in Cedar. Police patrols were made, but the youths were not located. No vehicles were struck in the incident. 2012-1869 On the evening of Jan. 17, someone climbed through a ground floor window of a home in the 5300 block of Tom’s Turnabout and stole a PlayStation worth $300. 2012-1750 On Jan. 22, a home in the 2200 block of Morden Road was broken into. The incident took place between

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2012-1818 On Jan. 23, the front window of Spiffy Thrift store at 499 Seventh St. was shot out. It is believed, given the size of the hole, that a BB gun was used. 2012-1916 On Jan. 24, a theft of a washer and dryer was reported from a laundry room located at 2516 Highland Blvd. The equipment may have been missing for upward of one week before the crime was reported to police. 2012-1869 Sometime overnight on Jan. 24, an ATM in Bldg. 193 at Vancouver Island University, was broken into and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. It is believed those responsible pried open a fire escape on the west side of the building to gain entry. 2012-1864 On Jan. 24, at 2 a.m., a Ford Taurus parked in the 100 block of Harvey Street was broken into.

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A witness who saw the person responsible described him as being approximately six feet tall and wearing a dark hoodie. A black flip phone was stolen.

2012-2103 On Jan. 26, two vehicles, one in the 1600 block of Meredith Road and the other in the 2100 block of Duggan Road, had their tires slashed. The automobiles were a red GMC Jimmy sports utility vehicle and a brown Nissan pickup. 2012-2132 Sometime between Jan. 26-27, a Sony PlayStation was stolen from the front counter of Easy Home at 550 Fifth Street. 2012-2325 On Jan. 29, a black Nissan pickup parked in the 1100 block of Farquhar Street was broken into. The incident took place between midnight and 4:30 a.m. A HP laptop computer, wallet and red 14-inch Jobmate chainsaw were taken from the vehicle. The chainsaw and wallet were found nearby, but the laptop is still missing.

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Country’s top court denies last attempt ◆ From /1 A news release published on the Supreme Court of Canada’s website Thursday states that Purdy’s application for leave, or permission, to appeal was dismissed without costs. No reasons are given by the courts in leave application cases other than the fact it is dismissed. Denise Purdy was stabbed 21 times on her way to a bus stop on Dec. 12, 2003 and died of her injuries. Several witnesses viewed part of the attack from a distance and audio of the victim screaming was recorded on 911 tapes. The case against Kelvin Purdy was circumstantial. None of the witnesses were able to identify the assailant. The couple had been battling over custody and access of their two daughters and a restraining order had been placed on Kelvin Purdy. The couple’s two children were in Duncan with Purdy and his girlfriend at the time of the murder. Issues Purdy raised during his appeal applications include: alleged flaws in the police investigation of him – in court documents he argues police focused on building the case against him and ignored other possible suspects; the admissibility of the evidence of a young person – Purdy’s daughter testified at his trial and he argued that her testimony had been compromised by police interviews with her; the integrity and reliability of the DNA evidence; and evidence of the victim’s new companion being a potential suspect in the murder.

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◆ From /1 “We’ve done everything we can to include SFN in all of these discussions,” said Mayor John Ruttan. “We have an obligation to provide water to our residents so we’ve approached Harmac without any intent of excluding First Nations. We’re simply continuing on with a process to try and find water at an acceptable price to our taxpayers.” White said Harmac’s water licence is intended for industrial use only, and any attempt to change that licence to provide water for residential or commercial use would need to be approved by the province and, according to White, Snuneymuxw First Nation based on a treaty signed in 1854. “Snuneymuxw, and all citizens of the region, have been done a serious disservice for years by a handout of the region’s massive water resources to one private interest,” said White, adding that water has to be trucked to three of SFN’s four local reserves at expense to the band despite a water main operating within a serviceable

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distance. “That handout was not consistent with our treaty and has huge impacts on Snuneymuxw. We will stand for it no longer.” White refers to the Douglas Treaty, also called the Snuneymuxw Treaty, which dates back to 1854. It was a treaty signed by James Douglas, chief factor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and Snuneymuxw First Nation, and was intended to recognize the Snuneymuxw way of life in exchange for access to coal deposits. That included protecting village sites and allowing Snuneymuxw people to carry on with their traditions of hunting and fishing. That treaty has been ignored for more than 100 years, accord-

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by the threat of legal action. “Chief White may feel that there is some grounds for it, but in my case, as a representative of the city, I can only say that before the courts would hear

it they would have to know what Nanaimo has done wrong and as I sit here, I’m unable to find a single thing that Nanaimo has done wrong that would invite litigation.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Valentine’s Day dinner fundraiser planned Youth and adults, single or as pairs, are encouraged to come out. “We’ll have it all decorated,” said Campbell. Proceeds support Youth Sticking Together’s three chosen charities – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island, Crimson Coast Dance Society and the Harewood Youth Ball Hockey League. For more details, please e-mail Campbell at Tali@namedropper.tv or to reserve a table, please e-mail Bcgirl16@live.ca or call Campbell at 250-327-9332.

Youth Sticking Together is a group of students and adults aiming to beat the Guinness World Record for longest street hockey game, but members are also organizing a series of events leading up to the game next June. The group is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner fundraiser at Diners Rendezvous on Monday (Feb. 13). Tali Campbell, board chairman, said the event includes a threecourse meal, a silent auction, drama act and live music. Cost is $50 per couple or $30 per person.

community members, such as Harmac president Levi Sampson, school trustee Bill Robinson and Nanaimo Coun. George Anderson, a Barsby grad. The idea is for youth to do all the work, but be mentored by the adults, said Campbell. “It’s a two-fold event,” he said. “We’re raising money and we’re trying to give youth experience, show them how to organize an event.” Yo u t h S t i c k i n g Together has become about more than just the one event.

The board decided to organize a number of fundraising activities leading up to the hockey game, both to cover costs of renting the lacrosse box behind the Nanaimo Curling Club and to raise money for three local charities – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island, Crimson Coast Dance Society and the Harewood Youth Ball Hockey League. A beer and burger event (for parents) and cookie dough sale have raised $1,145 so far, a

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Author explores broad impact of B.C. Ferries I WRITER SPENT years riding ferries, doing interviews. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

o Phillip Vannini, a ferry isn’t simply a vessel to transport people across water from point A to point B. It is often the pulse of a community, a public square, a clock or a gateway. It can be a source of frustration, or an opportunity to practise some down time. A ferry can be the soul of a coastal community, with its schedule woven into its social fabric. To research his new book, Ferry Tales: Mobility, Place, and Time and Canada’s West Coast, Vannini conducted more than 400 interviews with ferry passengers on each of the routes operated by B.C. Ferries. He spent hundreds of hours, including one 37-hour stint on the Queen of Chilliwack, on about 250 ferry rides while visiting virtually every coastal community the ferries serve. “My motivation to do the research was to tell the rest of province that is not ferry dependent to say ‘imagine what it would be like for you to have to pay a toll to drive into your driveway and to go to work every day,” said Vannini. “We just want freedom of access, right to mobility as recognized rights.” But the central theme in the

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book is the love-hate relationship people who rely on their ferry have with their vessels. Vannini says through their anecdotes, people indicated love for the fact ferries insulate communities from crime, overpopulation and other threats. But at the same time, ferries also provide isolation. “When ferry fares go up and tourists don’t show up, we feel the effect first and foremost. Those are just examples of how the love and hate of ferries is so strong because we depend so much on them,” he said. The book was inspired by a project Vannini, a professor at Royal Roads University, did with former student Jaigris Hodson called Island Time. That 14-page paper studied how the MV Quinsam, which serves

Gabriola Island, influenced residents there. It spurred a similar project on a larger scale. “I wanted to look at ferries and how they shape the Island and the coast,” he said. “It turns out time, place, economy, just about everything under the sun, especially on smaller islands, is connected in one way or another to the ferries. There are a lot of fun stories in the book.” Ferry Tales employs seven parts, one of which explains how people from various parts of the coast react to missing their preferred sailing, and techniques used by people to make sure they catch their preferred sailing time. Vannini admits to his own impatience after waiting for a vessel for 19 hours, which

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Going ‘green’ can make you see red Can someone please help me? I’m So if we want CFLs – and not just in the dark here. any CFLs, but those compatible Not literally, of course, but I am with dimmer switches – we have to having trouble seeing the light. dish out a little over $100 for one After purchasing a condomin- three-bulb system on the dimmer. ium, we decided it would be a good The catch is, we have three, idea to upgrade the standard light three-bulb dimmer systems in the bulbs for energy-efficient compact condo. fluorescent lights. I’m all for saving the environAfter all, the word on the Internet ment. We composted (though comis CFLs are four times more effi- postable bags are not all they’re cient, last 10 times lonpromoted to be, either) ger and use up to 80 per and used the city’s green REPORTER’S cent less energy than bins at our old home. VIEWPOINT incandescent bulbs. And every bit of food Chris Hamlyn I know in our old scrap that can possibly Assistan Editor house, we only had to go down the condo’s change four energy-effigarburator is ground cient bulbs in six years. up instead of heading So, who wouldn’t want to the landfill. that? We’ll do our part We se parate plasfor old planet Earth. tic, paper, cardboard, But as Ker mit the metal and newspaper, Frog sang, “It’s not easy and make the run to being green”. the Nanaimo Recycling Turns out switching incandes- Exchange to dispose of Styrofoam, cent bulbs for CFLs on a dimmer glass and yard waste. system is a whole different kettle But the only ‘green’ I would get of fish. from forking over more than $300 Even though our condo is only a just to switch nine incandescent couple years old, it doesn’t have the bulbs to CFLs is nausea. latest technology when it comes to As it was, we dished out close saving the environment. to $70 to replace the non-dimmer “How can it not be up to date? It’s bulbs with CFLs. only three years old,” we argued. I’ll say it again. They (and I have “Think about it,” said the clerk at no idea who they are) do not make the do-it-yourself store. “Is a devel- it easy to do the right thing. oper going to invest in the latest Energ y-ef ficient windows, dimmer switches or buy a bunch energy-efficient cars and greenof cheapies at a huge discount?” wash products all cost more. Often I guess there’s ‘green’ in terms lots more. of the environment and there’s And when you do the math to fig‘green’ in terms of saving cash. ure out how long it’s going to take

to break even, it gives you cause to wonder if it’s worth it. Yes, the technology is new and therefore costly. Yes, the manufacturers of such products need to make a living. And yes, I should stop being such a cheapskate, think about being in it for the long haul and imagine the positives that will come out of being ‘green’. But like so many ‘green’ projects, the public has a “what’s-in-itfor-me” attitude and some incentives have to be dished out before anyone gets on board. Toilets and woodstoves are the first things that come to mind. I don’t want anything for free, but I don’t want to be taken to the cleaners, either. With the CFL for incandescent bulb switch we did make, I have enough now for our dimming systems to last a few years. Technology can be a wonderful thing, but it can be an inhibitor as well. The trouble with waiting for the costs to go down is the item usually becomes obsolete as a newer, more efficient model comes on the market. But the price reflects the new technology, and like it or not, most people will go with a less expensive model because you can use it until it wears out, send it to the landfill and get another for less money than the more efficient model. We live in a disposable world that is killing the environment, but doing the right thing for our planet is not easy. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Raise pension, minimum wage To the Editor, Re: OAS changes aim to deal with boomers, Feb. 2. It’s no surprise Stepehen Harper wants to raise the retirement age to “save” his plans to extend the deficit. It’s based on the European (and American) model, that rescuing banks will save the economy. It won’t, as both systems prove as they jump from crisis to crisis. The Icelandic experience offers a better model. When the Bank of Iceland failed, the government proposed taking money from social programs and pensioners to pay back the British and European banks that were screaming for their money. The people quickly elected a new government that reminded the bankers that they had been preaching the virtues of the free market when it was good for business. When their greed resulted in losses, the people who have worked and saved to provide adequate pensions should not have to bear the burden. Iceland let their banks fail, instead of shovelling money to them as the Canadian government has done. Our U.S.-connected banks will fail too as the problems of the corporate system, (changing global climate, peak oil and gas, nuclear accidents, deserts increasing exponentially, increased poverty making consumers unable to buy, greed, etc.) make most business, especially financial, into losing propositions. Raising pensions and minimum wages puts money in the hands of people who spend it. Whether communist or capitalist, that has always led to healthier economies. Jim Erkiletian Nanaimo

OAS changes punish retiring Canadians To the Editor, Re: OAS changes aim to deal with boomers, News, and OAS reforms badly needed, Opinion, Feb. 2. People work hard all their lives looking forward to official retirement at 65 or sooner. To raise that age requirement now would be a real slap in those faces. MP James Lunney says the changes will be phased in and

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that nobody close to retirement will be affected by any changes that are brought in. Where does he plan to draw the line – 62? 63? for example, have to be left out of the program till 67? To say that baby boomers are the only generation in history to live better than both their parents and offspring is ludicrous. My husband I struggled all our lives for decent pay and working conditions, but our children have done much better than us, mainly due to better educational and job opportunities, travel and global communication. De-indexing the OAS would bring a firestorm from current recipients that Harper has never seen. The cost of living goes up every year in a dozen different ways from power to garbage collection and if OAS was not indexed, the retirees’ standard of living would gradually erode. If Lunney wants the retired to vote for a different party, that would do it. Governments should have been planning contingency changes to pensions years ago and as thinking people who govern our country should have known that current pension plans may not have been viable once baby boomers retire. It is tragically obvious that they have not done anything to plan in this regard and now the government expects seniors like myself to make up the difference. Shame. We all know that everyone, once one reaches 65, receives the OAS. My income is low as are

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Cut ferry runs for cost savings To the Editor, Re: Ferry workers have ideas on ridership, Letters, Jan. 31. It would not surprise me if Al Strandlund works for B.C. Ferries. To even suggest that a group of the highest paid workers in B.C. is underpaid is ludicrous. And to indicate they know what will keep ridership up is also giving them credit for expertise they don’t have. The way to lower costs and thus keep fares from growing is to lessen the number of crossings

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arts Music made from used materials Canadian-based Scrap Ar ts Music takes recycling to a new level. The musicians create music from recycled materials, ranging from artillery shells and planks of wood right through to rubber tubes and balloons. Junk-on-a-stick, annoyaphone and sighchordian are only but a few of the creative names that Scrap Arts Music creative director Gregory Kozak coined for his invented musical instruments. Scrap Arts Music excites the senses with intricate rhythms, raw energy, athletic choreography and the greenest – and most inventive – reuse of materials on stage today. With instruments fashioned from industrial scrap and offbeat materials, Scrap Arts Music’s original music is as visually striking as it is sonically riveting. Rooted in street perfor mance, jazz and world music traditions, Scrap Arts Music is fueled by the same genius that produced projects like Blue Man Group and Stomp. The sheer physical energy of the company is extraordinary, but there is also humour, wit and genuine subtlety to satisfy the most jaded musical palette. Opening for Scrap Arts Music is Aaron Gre g g, T he Stunt Superstar, showcasing a blend of blowing tricks and inventive comedy. Gregg’s performance combines technical ability, dang erous props and intelligent humour that’s clean enough for a church group but remains edgy enough for a university crowd. Scrap Arts Music and Aaron Gregg perform at the Port Theatre Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40; $34/members; $15/students. Please call 250-7548550 or visit www. porttheatre.com.

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new production from Nanaimo Theatre Group pokes fun at an odd aspect of the art world – paintings are worth more if the artist is dead. The community theatre company performs Is He Dead?, a comedy written by Mark Twain, opening Wednesday (Feb. 8). Director Sheila Bowman said the play falls right into what Nanaimo Theatre Group audiences love – funny with a touch of melodrama and farce. “We’re always searching for clever comedies,” Bowman said. The play tells the story of a starving artist living in Paris who is deeply indebted to a nefarious character, like so many other people in his community. “He’s got a hold over everyone because he’s lent money to them,” Bowman said. The artist tries to sell his paintings to cover the debt, but he finds that people will only buy a painting if they know the artist is dead – it’s worth more money that way. “A light bulb goes off in their heads,” Bowman said. The artist fakes his death and returns to the community posing as his twin sister. The illusion is in danger of unravelling when relationships, such as the artist’s with his girlfriend, are put under strain. Dave Bigelow returns to community theatre after a nine-year hiatus as the lead character – or, more accurately, characters. “The lead actor spends all of Act II in a dress,” Bowman said. Bowman said the play carries Twain’s signature humour throughout.

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David Bigelow, as Jean Francois Millet – also the Widow Tillou – rehearses a scene with Doug Roszmann, playing Louis LeRoux, for Is He Dead?, a Mark Twain-penned comedy produced by Nanaimo Theatre Group.

“Mark Twain wrote it on a rainy Sunday during a bout of depression,” Bowman said. “He wrote it to cheer himself up.” The play was never performed during Twain’s lifetime but found after his death among his estate. Writer David Ives freshened up the jokes, making it ready for production. Much of the humour comes from Twain’s innate knowledge of human behaviour – he knew what people responded to, said Bowman. Due to the difference between

Quickfacts ◆ IS HE DEAD? produced by Nanaimo Theatre Group at the Bailey Studio Feb. 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets $16-18. Call 250-758-7224.

the first and second acts – Bowman describes the first as a melodrama and the second more like a farce – set designer Roger Lappin, who also designed the award-win-

ning production of Doubt, created two completely different sets for the new production. “It’s a really complicated set,” Bowman said. Is He Dead? runs Feb. 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. at the Bailey Studio on Rosstown Road. For this production, Nanaimo Theatre Group is only selling tickets in advance – none will be available at the door. Tickets $16-18. Please call 250-758-7224 or visit www.nanaimotheatregroup.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Inspiration drawn from love in many languages Love in many languages from different countries and times, love expressed softly, sadly and exuberantly is what makes A Cappella Plus’s Valentine’s concert so enjoyable and varied. The choir performs Love, Longing and Dreams Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m., at Brechin United Church. Love has been a theme for poetry and songs for as long as there have been poets and singers. Three madrigals in the program are written by poets, two of them Irish – Yeats and Thomas Moore –

and the third Thomas Morley, an Englishman. Many of the songs are popular ballads sung by different singers throughout the years, such as Dream a Little Dream of Me, composed in the 1930s and sung by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and later The Mamas and the Papas. The Way You Look Tonight – also composed in the ’30s – was another favourite sung by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé, to name a few.

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◆ LOVE LONGING AND DREAMS by A Cappella Plus choir Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m., at Brechin United Church. Tickets $15; $10/ students at Quilted Duck and Fascinating Rhythm. Call 250754-1094.

To change the pace and language, the choir will sing two South American pieces, in Span-

ish and Portuguese. Joining A Cappella Plus is guest choir Panache!, a six-voice women’s choir from Nanaimo. The women will sing their own set as well. After the concert, a reception will offer Valentine’s goodies, plus a silent auction to raise money for the choir. Tickets $15; $10/students from Fascinating Rhythm and the Quilted Duck, or at the door. For more information, please call 250-754-1094 or visit www.acappellaplus.ca.

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THEATRE GOOD HOUSE-KEEPING Emerging Voices play reading at the Coast Bastion Inn Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

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IS HE DEAD? by Nanaimo Theatre Group at the Bailey Studio Feb. 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets $16-18. Call 250-758-7224.

(Kim Mitchell band, Sass Jordan, Saga & many others)

SUNDAY February 19, 2012 MT. BENSON LEGION, EAST WELLINGTON RD. NANAIMO B.C. With YDNA MURD - Break Beat / Drumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Bass drummer from Germany VooDoo Dave - Nanaimo Based Hand Drummer / Drum builder Michael Harrison - Extreme Metal drummer Performs with RAVENSUN and others Phil Wipper - The Kerplunks, Wunderbread, Session work Spencer Bowman - The Body Politic, Alex Hicks

CHOPSTIXX - Youth Percussion Act from Powell River B.C. & The Harbour City Music Drum Students Showcase

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SCRAPARTSMUSIC at the Port Theatre Saturday (Feb. 11) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40; $34/members; $15/students. Call 250-754-8550.

EVENTS

BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH at Lighthouse Pub on the waterfront with Misty Mountain Roots Saturday (Feb. 11). Tickets $15.

WINTERFEST juggling and circus arts festival on Gabriola Friday to Sunday (Feb. 10-12). Vaudville show Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Tickets $5-35.

HOWIE JAMES BAND plays Valentine Dance Saturday (Feb. 11), 8 p.m. to midnight, at Lantzville Legion.

ART five artists Friday (Feb. 10), 6-9 p.m., and Saturday (Feb. 11), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1156 Suzanne Ave., Gabriola. Call 250247-7308.

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WAVELENGTH plays the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friday and Saturday (Feb. 10-11) at 9:30 p.m.

TROPICAL HOT DOG NIGHT plays Harewood Arms Pub Saturday (Feb. 11).

615 Townsite Rd. Nanaimo www.harbourcitymusic.com

WIGMORE/NEEDHAM QUARTET performs at Acme Food Co. Friday (Feb. 10) at 7 p.m.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Western Edge Theatre at Nanaimo Centre Stage Feb. 10-11, 17-19. Call 250668-0991.

at Shaw TV studios in Nanaimo, 4316 Boban Dr., Wednesday (Feb. 8), 3-6 p.m.

Tickets $25.00 in advance at Harbour City Music or $35.00 at the door. 11am - Hand Drum Workshop 2pm - Performances

OSCAR CLEMOTTE Eric Harper, Bananafish Dance Orchestra and more play fundraiser for Vancouver Island University music program at Diners Rendezvous Thursday and Friday (Feb. 9-10). Tickets $25; $15/students; $40/both days. Call 250-740-1133.

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MUSIC AT MIDDAY featuring music from Buxtehude at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Wednesday (Feb. 8) at 12:15 p.m. Donations to organ restoration fund.

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BALLET NACIONAL DE CUBA performs at Port Theatre Tuesday (Feb. 7) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $60; $56/members. Call 250-7548550.

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HER ART BENEFIT for Nanaimo Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre at the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday (Feb. 9). Performances by Femme Fataleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Tracy Myers and more. Tickets $10. Doors 7 p.m.

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Andy Plecas passed away on January 23, 2012, at 83 years of age, at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with family by his side. Born on March 6, 1928 on the family farm in South Wellington, lived many years in Departure Bay. He is survived by his wife, Marion, of 60 years; son, Larry (Debbie) and daughter, Karen (Brian Crawford); his grandchildren: Ashley, Colin, and Wes Plecas, Jalene (Michael Dick) and Kelsey (Blake Deal); D l) andd greatt grandchildren: d hild Carter, C t Anise and Raeya Dick, and Azia and Memphis Deal. He is also survived by his sister, Millie Cuckovich, and numerous nieces and nephews. Andy started his working life as a miner, cab driver and spent 42 years as an engineer on the BC Ferries, retiring in 1993. He was an active member of the Nanaimo Yacht Club and Gyro for muchh off hi his lif life. H He lloved d li living i on Nanaimo River and travelling with his wife, family and friends all over the world. He made friends wherever he went and was loved by everyone he knew. He will be missed greatly by all. Rest in Peace Andy/Dad/Grandpa/ Great Grandpa. We Love You. No service, memorial to be held at a later date. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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Black Press â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victoria Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers. The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography. Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and car is mandatory.

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Seeking experienced PROCESSOR OPERATOR for falling & processing work on Vancouver Island. Full time & year round employment. Excellent wage & beneﬁt package. Possibility of relocation cost coverage for the right applicant. TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING FOLK Art, Decorative Painting Classes, Scrapbooking - All levels Open House Feb 11, 2012, 10 am 3 pm Come check out what we have to offer - 2033 Brix Road, off Cedar Road, across from 49th Parallel - info (250)754-3299

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INLAND KENWORTH Inland Kenworth in Nanaimo Requires a Licensed Technician Cat/Cummins certiﬁcation an asset. Modern clean shop with yearly tool allowance & beneﬁts.

Please submit resume to: jrainville@inland-group.com or fax to 250-756-1512

INLAND KENWORTH In Nanaimo Requires Licensed Equipment Field Service Technician Experience on Case/Linkbelt/Tigercat equipment an asset. Clean new shop with yearly tool allowance.

Please submit resume to: jrainville@inland-group.com or fax John 250-756-1512

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PHARMASAVE, Chase River (next to Country Grocer) requires a Pharmacy Assistant. Part time, possible full time. Experience is a plus, but will train the right candidate. Please fax resume to 250-755-1832 Inquiries: 250-755-1830

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Nanaimo News Bulletin

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

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DIAL-A-LAW: ACCESS free information on BC law. 604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org, audio available. Lawyer Referral Service. Need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.

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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.

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

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BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Sofﬁts, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

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

Richard 250-729-7809

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

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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

GENERAL HANDYMAN looking for projects. Please see website: spindriftventures.com or call (250)714-6654.

PETER’S MASONRY: 40yrs experience specializing in all types of stonework, brickwork, ﬁreplaces & more. Call Peter (250)756-8569 or 250-4682706 for your free estimate.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 310.3535

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159.

STOCK UP NOW COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (SINCE 1999) BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!

Call 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose)

250-468-9660. PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $40 - $70/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BLACK & DECKER hedge trimmer, 16”, $25. Craftsman belt sander, 3” x 21”, dustless, $55. Call 250-758-3410. DECONFRAME ELECTRIC heater, $40. (250)753-6008.

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.

FAX MACHINE - Panasonic model KXF880, $65, like new. Call (250)751-0815.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

FRIENDLY FRANK ADMIRAL ELEC. range, top element, works good, clean, white, $80. 250-751-5257.

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HUBCITY MOVERS: 2 men in cube van. $69p/hr. (250)7530112 hubcitymovers@live.ca

MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

GLASS TABLETOP, round 30”, 1/4” thick, exc. cond. $85. 250-390-7773. PLUSH CHAIR (chair and 1/2) ivory colour. $75. Call (250)245-4386.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style, original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1350sq ft on main flr, 3 stories. $389,900. (250)716-9340. PORT ALBERNI- (central) cozy 3 bdrm home, many updates, roof 2yrs old, close to amenities, 4743 Bute St. $109,000. (250)735-2546.

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PROVINCE, CITY TO REVIEW RIOT AFTERMATH

TOM FLETCHER

(Black Press)

Solicitor General Shirley Bond’s pre-game plea to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouv er Canucks’ hopes for the Stanley Cup Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and reassess their crowd control strategy. At a tense news conferen ce with fire offi ficials yesterday, Vancouv er Police Chief Jim Chu said there will be multiple reviews response to the Stanley of the Rioter s vandal Cup riot of ize an unmar ked BOAZ JOSEPH/BLACK 2011, including the PRESS Vancouver after big question of the Canucks’ loss police car in downt own whether the city should on Wednesday. abandon the practice of encourag Lessons learned from the 1994 ing thousands the tradition of the Stanley Cup riot of people to gather helped get the situ2010 downtown. Huge crowds of drunkenOlympics. ation under control RCMP and Abbotsfo in half the time rd Police spectators with camera as the events of 17 reinforcements, sent phones delayed years ago, Chu in after police and fire crews said, and police were post-game crowds turned violent, from dealing with the looting and burning stopping many more rioters took three hours to stop extensive and hangers-on. . Vancouver Mayor damage and looting Chu identifi fied the key Gregor Robin downtown ertson identifi tors as the same group perpetrastores. A strategy fied “a small group of “meet and of “anarof troublemakers” as chists and criminal greet” by police crowd the primary cause. s” who disrupted control units the 2010 Olympic Premier Christy with people watching s. They are opporClark told CKNW on giant TV radio yesterday that tunists, looking for screens had little deterrent effect. the review has big crowds to to focus on social hide their activities As the mayhem was media, and use , he said. covered on new technology to live television, Bond Police did not anticipa identify people urged thoute the full caught in video and impact of wireless sands of picture-s still images. napping spectasocial media on crowds, invited “We have to make tors to go home. sure that the to gather at hard-core group downtown “live sites” of troublemakers to watch in is punished,” Clark said.

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A tentative collectiv e agreement ending by Air Canada front a strike counter staff includes increases, but it will wage be up to an arbitrato r to settle a contentious dispute over pension plans for new hires. Canadian Auto Workers union presiden Lewenza said the tentative deal includes t Ken wages and addresse higher s quality of life and raised by workers other issues . But he said the agreement does not settle the issue of defi fined benefi fit pensions – the major stumbling block in the negotiat ions. Lewenza said the union sion issue to an arbitrato agreed to send the penr in order to minimiz strain on the 3,800 e the workers who were on strike. “For us to prolong the strike as a result hirees would absolute of future ly make no sense at this time but it will give us an opportunity in future years to bargain on behalf of those The tentative agreeme new hires,” Lewenza said. nt means custome agents and other r service staff who walked off the job Tuesday will return to work today. The main sticking point in the dispute pension plans, with was over Air Canada wanting new hires on a defi to put fined contribution plan versus a defined fi benefi fit pension. Defi fined benefi fit plans provide retirees with a predictable income, but they expose employe rs to additional costs pension funds doesn’t if their have enough money promised benefits. to pay fi With fined contribution plans, the company’s contribu defi tion is limited to tiated amount and a set, negopayouts to retirees depend on the performance of the underlying investme nts.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, ﬁtness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other ﬁtness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca

NANAIMO. 1 Bdrm, $675, 5 min to ferry, seawalk, parks. Spotless, sauna, nice views, N/S, N/P. Free Hot Water. Elevator. Intercom 250-753-8633 NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Avail February and March. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/mo. 1 year signed lease required, ref’s & credit check req’d. Please call 250-754-8411.

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NANAIMO- TOTALLY reno’d 3 bdrm. Available Now. Nice, clean, W/D. NS/NP. 1 yr lease req’d. $900. (250)797-2411.

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HOMES FOR RENT

N. NANAIMO spacious 1bdrm. Walk to Longwood and North Town Centre shops, grocery stores and restaurants. March 1st. $675/mo. (250)754-5930

3BDRM, 2BATH, den, garage, in Ladysmith. 1yr. old. 5 appliances. N/S. Pets neg. Please call Leslee (250)714-4359 4B/R, 2 BATH, Executive home, oceanview, 5 acres, 6 appl, two decks. Jinglepot area. N/P, N/S. Avail. Mar 1, $1700. ref’s req. 585-4776. HAREWOOD 3BDRM +den, 1.5baths, $1000 +60% hydro. Near schools, shopping, bus. F/S, Washer. (250)753-6273 LANTZVILLE OCEAN view. 3 bdrm Rancher. Large yard, 5 appl’s, N/S, small pet ok. Mar. 1st. $1100/mo. 250-390-9298. NANAIMO- (near VIU) 3 bdrm upper w/1 bdrm lower suite. F/P, 7 appls, security system, fenced yrd, deck, new bath & recent upgrades. $1575/whole house. 778-686-8526

NORTH NANAIMO Updated 2 bdrm Near Mall. Quiet adult bldg. On-site manager Elevator. Free H/W. Avail Now. From $810

250-758-1246 QUARTERWAY 1BDRM level entry, 55+ or disabled, $575. incl cable. 250-616-8755. TERMINAL PARK/Hospital area, 1 & 2 bdrms, ocean view, close to all amenities, avail immed, N/S, N/P. Call (250)741-4699. TOWNSITE- 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, light & bright. Storage, shared laundry. NS/NP. $725. Avail. now. (250)758-4871.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION CEDAR: SML cottage for rent. $775/mo. all inclusive. DD. Available immed. Phone Nick 604-649-4606/ 250-323-0803

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3-BDRM DUPLEX, Diver’s Lake area. 3 appl’s, close to bus route. $950./mo. Avail. March 1st. (250)390-3839.

NORTH NANAIMO. 3 bdrm 2 bath. Clean, bright, new carpet, family home. W/D hookup. Close to amenities. $895. Avail. Feb 1, (250)758-4871

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Friday ROYAL GEMS Performing arts, artist talk, childrens' games, tea ceremony and Chinese food treats. Nanaimo Museum: 5 to 7 PM

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

Saturday UNBOUND Dance performance by Wen Wei Dance Company. Visit Chinatown in the Port Theatre Lobby Pre-Show: 7 PM, Performance: 8PM

1992 TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

Sunday DANCE CLASSES Modern, Hip Hop, Chinese Traditional taught by Wen Wei Wang and the China Art Union

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

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HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $680. (250)716-3305. HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $760. (250)716-3305.

February 24 to 26

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1, 2 & 3B/R TOWNHOUSE. Newly Reno’d. Close to shopping in nice area. Incl heat & h/w. $725/M, $975/M & $1195/M. (250) 619-9244. NANAIMO(CENTRAL) 2 bdrm Townhome, on bus route, cover garage, 5 appls, $1200. Avail Mar 1. Call (250)758-3765, 250-802-1632. QUALICUM BEACH. 2 bdrm, 1 blk from ocean. 1200 sq.ft, 1.5 baths, D/W, storage room, covered prking, N/S. 10 unit complex. 1 pet OK. $1000/mo. 250-802-7114. angela55@shaw.ca

774 RAILWAY, lrg 1 bdrm main level. $550 + shared utils & lndry, 4 appls. Ref’s req. (250)933-5679 after 6 PM CENTRAL NANAIMO 2-bdrm, lrge, quiet, near bus, hospital, VIU. Parking, shared W/D. $1050./mo. incl. utils. Pets welcome. N/S. Avail immediately. 250-797-2156. CLOSE TO College, reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $800/mo, incls heat, hydro, laundry, A/C, N/S, N/P, avail now. Call 250753-8797.

HAMMOND BAY 1 bdrm in triplex. F/S, W/D, lights & heat incl’d. N/P. Avail March. 1. $525 mo. Call (250)758-4388.

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DEPARTURE BAY area. 3bdrm duplex, covered carport, large yard, W/D. $1100. Avail Mar 1. NP/NS. Call Karen at (250)619-1272.

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BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station.1000 s/f, 5 appli’s, deck with partial ocean view, NS, NP. Suit mature couple. $1050 p/mo + util’s. Call: 1-250-716-6797 CINNABAR 2-BDRM, Private entry. W/D incld. N/S, no partiers. $800.+ hydro. Avail. now. 250-741-1049, 250-667-0886. DEP. BAY/ Brechin, bright, clean, 1350sq.ft. upper level house on cul-de-sac. 3bdrm, HW ﬂoors, nat’l gas FP, W/D, level prking. Hydro incl. $1300/mo. N/S, N/P. Ref’s Req. March 1. (250)755-9329 NANAIMO(UNIVERSITY area) lrg renovated 3 bdrm upper, decks, F/P, D/W, W/D, parking. NS, no partiers, cat ok. Refs. Avail Mar. 1. $1250 inclds utils. (250)713-9486. NORTH NANAIMO: new 2bdrm, ground level in quiet, safe neighbourhood. 6 new appli’s, sep entry, prkg, own lndry, storage. N/P, N/S, RR. $1100 +utils. (250)729-9263

ROOMS FOR RENT

NANOOSE (near Petro) 1bdrm, 1bath w/shower, private suite. F/S, W/D, internet/cable incl, phone/hydro not incl. $500 +$250 DD. Avail. immed. (250)468-1634

SUITES, LOWER COUNTRY LIVING- 1 bdrm, no steps, new kitchen, laundry lrg yard & view. Pets ok. $750/mo. 250-753-1200. DEPARTURE BAY: Close to schools and bus, 1 bdrm + den. 4 appls, totally private. Hydro, TV incl. Sorry - NS/NP. $770. Mar. 1st (250)754-9284. HAMMOND BAY area, brand new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, sep ent, N/P, N/S, laundry & hydro incl’d, avail immed, $700, 250-729-0313. NEW, CLEAN, fully furnished 1bdrm (ground ﬂoor). Private entry, prkng, shared lndry, wiﬁ, cable & hydro incl. Towels, dishes, micro, toaster, dble bed, etc. Just bring your toothbrush. 3k’s from VIU. N/S, N/P. $850. 250-802-3067 N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail immed. Ref. req.250-758-4963 NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.

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CENTRAL NANAIMO: furn. $425. Chris 250-740-5332 contact_me@chrislesley.com SINGLE & DBLE units; some w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $250; 10% off 1st month. 250-754-2328

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$125/person or $1000/Table of 10 For more info and to purchase tickets contact Shelley Anderson, Events Planner by phone 250.268.2522 or email sanderson@itccomputers.ca

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Lesley Livingstone-Gray - 250-734-4614 Email: lesleylg@nanaimobulletin.com

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