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City incumbents win re-election Mayor, five councillors joined by two political newcomers, former councillor BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo voters stayed with who they knew Saturday. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan held his seat easily over his nearest rival, Roger McKinnon, with 52 per cent of the mayoral votes and all five council incumbents – Bill Bestwick, Jim Kipp, Ted Greves, Diana Johnstone and Fred Pattje – in the race also held their seats. Electors voted in newcomers George Anderson, who at the age of 20 is one of the youngest councillors ever elected in Nanaimo, Bill McKay and Diane Brennan, who was absent from council for one term after being defeated by Ruttan in the mayoral race in 2008. They replace three councillors who chose not to run again. Ruttan said he is looking forward to his second term as mayor and has confidence in who the voters chose to sit on council. “I really wanted the two-term mandate if I could and it looks like that’s the case,” he said. “I’m a little concerned that our really experienced core is gone. Councillor Merv Unger, who contributed so much, Councillor Loyd Sherry who had 30 continuous years which is amazing, and Councillor Bill Holdom, the voice of calm and wisdom, and they’ll be missed. We’ll have to get up to speed but we’ll get there and we’ll get some good stuff done.” Ruttan re-affirmed his key tasks to begin his second term will be to seek investors for a conference centre hotel, a downtown Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver foot-passenger ferry, and to secure a future water supply for Nanaimo residents. Ruttan finished Saturday’s election with 8,815 votes, 3,449 votes ahead of McKinnon. Mayoral candidates Jim Routledge and Dan Didio finished with 2,139 and 546 respectively. Bestwick topped the vote count for councillors with 9,108 while McKay finished eighth with 5,898 votes. Residents remained apathetic toward municipal governance, however, with 17,222 Nanaimo electors headed to the voting stations unofficially on Saturday, or 27.7 per cent of the 62,000 people eligible to vote. ◆ See ‘COUNCILLORS-ELECT’ /5

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Familiar faces at regional board

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Some new faces join familiar ones around the board of directors table at the Regional District of Nanaimo following Saturday’s election. Newcomer Alec McPherson earned 36.2 per cent of the 710 votes cast in Electoral Area A (Cassidy, Cedar, Yellow Point and South Wellington). Laurie Gourlay placed second with 33.1 per cent, Andrea Bonkowski finished third and Geoff Baltzer fourth. Howard Houle is the new regional director for Area B (Gabriola, DeCourcy, and Mudge islands), earning 781 of 1,512 votes. Jordy Alexander finished second with 573 votes and Eric Moeller received 158 ballots. George Holme retained his Area E seat in Nanoose with 555 of the 1,084 of the ballots cast. Bob Rogers finished a close second with 509 votes and Ken Dawson received 20 votes. Sheila Malcolmson and Gisele Rudischer are Islands Trust representatives for Gabriola Island with 1,162 and 825 votes, respectively. Maggie Mooney finished third with 730 votes. Maureen Young returns as a director after running unopposed in Area C, Extension (Arrowsmith-Benson, East Wellington, Pleasant Valley).

A Nanaimo man is paying the price for a crime he did not commit. Randon Lloyd Broostrom, 26, was named by Nanaimo RCMP as the suspect of an attempted robbery at the B.C. Lottery ticket booth in Country Club Centre Oct. 3. In that incident a masked man bearsprayed the clerk and several other people who tried to stop him. Broostrom was arrested for the crime, interrogated by police for four days and charged with robbery and six counts of assault with a weapon, but was released just as he was about to make his first appearance in court. It was the end of what Broostrom describes as a terrifying four days, but has since lost his job, his home and is being shunned by potential employers and landlords. The day of the robbery, Broostrom was at home with his three-year-old son, who had an in-home appointment with a speech therapist that day. Several days later he received a message on Facebook that police were looking for him at his former address. Assuming it was a family emergency, he went to a nearby pay phone to call his parents. There was no answer so he

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Randon Broostrom, 26, of Nanaimo, is trying to put his life back together after being wrongly accused of armed robbery and assault with a weapon. Police said Monday he is no longer a suspect in the Oct. 3 robbery attempt when a lottery ticket booth clerk and several other people were bear-sprayed.

walked home where police were waiting and told him he was under arrest. Broostrom was staying at the home of his girlfriend who is also the mother of his child. Her landlord has not allowed him back on the property. Broostrom worked as a tile setter, but has not been called back to work. “People actually called my boss and asked if that was the guy that was in [their] house,” he said, adding he hasn’t found a new place to live. Broostrom admits he has had minor run-ins with the law, but was never involved with any form of serious crime and has no criminal record. “I’ve never been in a courtroom,” he said. “That was the closest and it scared the living hell out of me.” Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said Crown counsel reviewed the evidence for the first time just before Broostrom was to appear in court and dropped all charges. O’Brien also confirmed Broostrom is no longer a suspect. Anyone with information about the Oct. 3 crime and a similar one at Nanaimo North Town Centre Nov. 1 is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

Newcomer upsets longtime Lantzville mayor

DISTRICT SEES only its second mayor since 2003 incorporation. BY MELISSA FRYER THE NEWS BULLETIN

While voters in Nanaimo went with a mayor they knew, voters in Lantzville chose new leadership in Saturday’s municipal election. Challenger Jack deJong beat incumbent Colin Haime for the mayor’s seat at the town council table. DeJong won with 52 per cent of votes cast, 711 out of 1,273, to Haime’s 548. Haime was the first and only mayor in Lantzville, which incorporated in 2003, until Saturday. Joining

deJong on council are incumbent councillors Joe Bratkowski, Brian Dempsey and Denise Haime, as well as new faces Jennifer Millbank, Graham Savage and Andrew Mostad. DeJong said three issues dominated the election – water, taxes and the agricultural land-use bylaw. He said the latter was overdone and should have been dealt with simply under the nuisance bylaw. “Everyone agreed that wasn’t handled too well,” he said. Mostad, one of the new councillors, said the agricultural debate highlighted problems with transparency and accountability on council. “That issue was very emblematic of the issues facing Lantzville,” he said. “The first thing we do is engage the different stakeholders on this issue.”

Agriculture isn’t the only issue facing Lantzville in the coming years, as deJong points to a tax base of 1,500 people that hasn’t grown in several years. The town won’t be able to grow until a new source of water is secured, likely through an agreement with the City of Nanaimo. “Essentially, [development] is not being done because we have no water,” deJong said. He also wants to focus on the town’s core, where he sees too many ‘for lease’ signs in storefronts. “This is neither a big community nor a rich community,” he said. “I have a lot of work.” For more information on election results, please visit www.lantzville. ca.

Lantzville results MAYOR Jack deJong 711 Colin Haime 548* COUNCIL Jennifer Millbank 702 Joe Bratkowski 660* Graham Savage 591 Denise Haime 574* Brian Dempsey 567* Andrew Mostad 549 Jordan Gail 525 Jamie Wallace 513 Warren Griffey 473* John Dunn 472 Michael Geselbracht 435 Doug Parkhurst 423* Bold - elected; * - incumbent

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Man arrested after chase I SUSPECT ALLEGED to have stolen police car in escape bid. BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

A Nanaimo man who allegedly stole an RCMP patrol car to evade police is in custody. The chase began at about 10 p.m. Thursday when the suspect refused to stop at a police road check on Cedar Road near the Regional District Landfill and sped off. Police gave chase and found the suspect’s older model Cadillac Eldorado abandoned near the Nanaimo River bridge on Cedar Road. A police dog team was called in to track the suspect. When the track led to the water’s edge, police thought he might have entered the river and called in North Cedar Volunteer Fire Department and

B.C. Ambulance paramedics to help in the search. A few moments later, a woman on Raines Road called 911 saying a man had kicked in the front door of her home and was in the house. Officers, just 200 metres from the house, rushed in and searched the house, but failed to find the suspect. The woman was not injured. More officers arriving on the scene saw the suspect, who had managed to slip out of the house and into a police car, driving the car out of the driveway. “One of the members tried to do a pit manoeuvre to stop him, but it was icy and [the member] spun out,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “[The suspect] basically drove like a bat out of hell for the next 20 minutes.” Police tracked the stolen patrol car through its onboard GPS locator and managed to

deflate all its tires with a spike belt deployed near the Cedar General Store on Cedar Road. The suspect bailed out of the car a short distance down the road and fled through the bushes. A police dog managed to track down the suspect at about 2 a.m. to a home on Cedar Road where he was arrested without incident. Tyler Desmond Fong, 28 – already wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for dangerous driving and possession of stolen property – appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Friday charged with dangerous driving, attempting to evade police, breaking and entering, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property. O’Brien said the homeowner was traumatized by the incident, but it is fortunate no one was injured and the stolen police car received no significant damage.

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Hard landing delays ferries Ferry service between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay was disrupted after the M.V. Queen of Cowichan suffered a hard landing at the Nanaimo terminal Friday afternoon. The vessel rammed the berthing structure at 2:10 p.m., damaging its rubbing strake and the wing wall on the dock. Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman, said there were no injuries reported to crew or passengers, or damage to vehicles on the car deck. “The vessel was taken out of service, cancelling her 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. runs out of Nanaimo and the 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. out of Horseshoe Bay,” she said. “We are bringing the Coastal Celebration up from Swartz Bay and will be back to normal service Saturday morning.” The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Councillors-elect eager to get started ◆ From /1 Pattje said he is looking forward to serving his second consecutive term. “I think the council that was voted in [Saturday] is a good reflection of what Nanaimo is about right now,” he said. “I am really glad that the so-called division between north and south Nanaimo is not happening, not by a long shot. But we have some repair work to do as far as communication and consultation goes. Those obviously are important and we have repair work to do and we will do that.” Pattje was referring to concerns from residents in the north end unhappy with council’s approach to establishing a 40-unit low barrier supportive housing project near Uplands Drive and Hammond Bay Road, as well as a similar project proposed in the hospital district. Former longtime Nanaimo mayor and councillor Gary Korpan finished well out of contention for a council seat in 15th position with 4,175 votes while Jeet Manhas, who was also looking to return to council after a threeyear absence, finished 12th with 4,993 votes. Anderson finished fourth in voting with 7,450 and said he is ready to represent

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the city. “I’m going to go and find out what people want over the next three years and act upon that,” said Anderson. “I’ve already fulfilled one promise and the only promise I made during this campaign and that’s to bring down the average age on city council.” Eleven years ago, Terry Beech sat on

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Nanaimo council at the age of 18, the youngest British Columbian ever to be elected. Anderson said he will follow in Beech’s footsteps by “bringing some youthful perspective to city council,” and by working with institutions like Vancouver Island University and the school district. Holdom, who stepped aside after representing Nanaimo citizens for eight terms, said he felt voters affirmed the work of council’s direction. “It seems like people

were generally satisfied with the way things are going and wanted it to continue. The real interest is in the new people and we’ll see how that works out.” McKay said he was surprised voters chose to stay mostly with the status quo. “It’s not the group I expected to be up there. I thought there would be more change,” he said. “We’re going to have to do a lot of collaborative negotiation as a council, I can tell you that, because we’re from very different backgrounds and sides. I’m disappointed there wasn’t more of a business-leaning council, but we’ll work with what we’ve got.” McKinnon, who was defeated by Ruttan in 13 of 15 polling stations, said he believed Nanaimo was ready for more change. “In the last week I really understood what it is. Nothing went wrong [with my campaign], it was is Nanaimo ready? Nanaimo wanted change, the major change that I do, or the status quo? Turns out Nanaimo wanted the status quo. Voters aren’t quite ready to say we need to run Nanaimo like a business, that we need to say we’re an old friend of this guy and what he does with his business, and just etch

Roger McKinnon, left, chats with Mayor John Ruttan, who was reelected Saturday ahead of McKinnon and two other challengers, at the Shaw Auditorium following the results of Saturday’s civic election. TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

along and be happy with what we’ve done. We just crawl along. I’ll say that yes, the status quo is bad.” McKinnon and Ruttan met briefly at the front of the Shaw Auditorium as the excitement died down from the final results. The pair shook hands and exchanged some laughs before going their separate ways. “No hard feelings,” McKinnon told Ruttan, referring to his open criticism of Ruttan during the campaign. The current council meets for the last time Nov. 28 to wrap up unfinished business before the inaugural meeting of the newly elected council meets for the first time in public Dec. 5. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Voters opted for several new f aces for Nanaimo school board. Of the nine trustees elected, four of the six incumbents were re-elected and the remaining five are new, although TerryLynn Saunders returns to the board after one term away. Incumbent Jamie Brennan captured the most votes at 9,958. Following Brennan are Bill Robinson (9,151), Sharon Welch (8,624), TerryLynn Saunders (8,099), Nancy Curley (7,435), Donna Allen (7,405), Dot Neary

(7,088), Kim Howland (6,889) and Bill Bard (6,505). The new board has a mix of experienced t r u s t e e s a n d n ew energy, said Brennan, and he hopes it will be successful at sorting out the district’s funding challenges and dealing with surplus and under-utilized facilities. “It feels good,” he said. “I campaigned hard and tried to say what I stood for.” Newcomer Bill Robinson said he’s eager to get started and expects a steep learning curve. The new board has some challenges ahead, such as further developing the facilities plan, cultivating stronger relationships with the province, finding the funding needed to operate the district’s programs and services,

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lots of information to make good decisions,” she said. Incumbents Nelson Allen and David Murchie will complete their terms at the end of the month. In a press release, Allen, who had 18 years on the school board but came in last in polling, said he respects the verdict of the voters and is comfortable with his contributions to education in Nanaimo. David Murchie, a parent of three young children who was seeking a second term at the board table, said he will continue advocating for public education. “I was going to [school board meetings] before I was elected,” he said. “I’m not going away. I’m happy to be a parent.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Mounties seize drugs, shotgun as two arrested The Nanaimo RCMP Municipal Drug Unit put a major dent in the street drug trade Thursday with two arrests. After an ongoing investigation, police stopped Christine Smithers, 35, in her 2011 Audi on Townsite Road. at about 6 p.m. Inside

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the car they found 30 grams of crack cocaine and 12 grams of heroin. A half-hour later, David Pollard, 29, a known associate of Smithers, was arrested at his home in the 500 block of Duke Street. After obtaining a search warrant for the house, police returned to the home about 1:30 a.m Friday, and found about $20,000 in cash, eight cellphones, 40 grams of heroin, 150 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, liquid steroids, OxyContin, and a stolen shotgun from Calgary hidden in a closet. Smithers was released Friday after a hearing, but is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and is expected to be in court on Dec. 20. Pollard, who had four previous orders that prohibited him from being in the possession of firearms, is being held in custody by police. He faces four new charges for breaching a prohibition order, a Criminal Code offence, as well as two counts of possession with the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of stolen property. He went before a provincial court judge Monday and remains in custody.

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Aboriginal high school completion rates are on the rise in Nanaimo. Just over 52 per cent of the school district’s aboriginal students graduated last year, compared with 43.1 per cent in 2009. The completion rate for aboriginal students provincewide reached 53.7 per cent, up from 50.4 per cent in 2009-10. Stella Bates, district principal of aboriginal education, said the improved rates could have a lot to do with the district’s focus in recent years on improving achievement levels for First Nations students, who have historically lagged behind the student body as a whole. The district, which has more than 2,000 First Nations students, has had an aboriginal education enhancement agreement in place since 2001 – the third five-year agreement will be signed shortly – and teams of aboriginal educators in each school. “I think that schools just generally are more aware and maybe just going that extra little bit for the kids,” said Bates. She said every secondary school has at least one aboriginal teacher, tutor and education assistant and there are aboriginal education assistants in elementary schools. These educators do cultural and social work as well as providing academic support. “They show the possibilities,” said Bates. “They understand the culture, they come from the same environments and they often are related or know the families. They can also serve as cultural envoys between the two worlds.” The district has also developed a program that reaches out to First Nations students who have left the system before graduating. This program is run out of different communities, such as Chemainus First Nation, downtown Nanaimo and Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) First Nation. “They’ve made a difference for sure,” said Bates. “Every little bit helps. We see a lot more aboriginal students completing secondary school in six years and many more finish in seven or eight.” This year’s completion rates for aboriginal students in Nanaimo are the highest since the 2005-06 school year, when 53.5 per cent graduated within six years. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cool-weather chore Max Verhulst, 8, gets the job of scraping the windshield of the family car Sunday. With the weekend snowfall and temperatures dipping down to -3 C, drivers had an icy time navigating Nanaimo roads.

Nanaimo Mounties have turned to the public to help find suspects and a car used in an attempted abduction of two teenage girls earlier this month. The girls were walking near Fairview Elementary School at Second Street and Howard Avenue Nov. 13 between 3:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. when they noticed a car with two men in it pass them several times. After the second or third pass, the men jumped out of the car, grabbed the girls and tried to force them into the vehicle. When the girls put up a fight, the suspects gave up, got back in the car and drove off in a westerly direction. The girls received injuries, but did not require hospitalization. The car is described as a small, older model, red or burgundy four-door. The driver is described as Caucasian in his late teens to mid 30s, 5’11”, with shoulder-length, dark brown hair, dark beard stubble, a big nose and medium build. He was wearing jeans and a blue and red plaid shirt, with a black hoodie underneath. His passenger was also Caucasian, in his early 20s to early 30s, 5’7” to 5’10”, with a long face and medium build. He was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Bulletin adds accountability to web comments For the last few years, as www.nanaimobulletin.com and our family of BCLocal websites have garnered more attention, some readers raised concerns about one issue in particular – the fact we allow visitors to post anonymous comments. The policy has led to some unpleasant and mean-spirited postings. It’s also raised an inconsistency in our Black Press brand. Our community newspapers don’t print anonymous letters, yet we’ve allowed our websites to become a place where people can hide their identity while occasionally taking shots at one another. Starting Dec. 1, that policy will change. People will only be able to comment by using their Facebook account, which means their name, often even their pho-

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Still, we’re enthused to be in the vanguard of this movement. It shows we’re listening to our readers and responding. It places us more deeply into the powerful world of social media: by using Facebook Comments, we’re embracing a social medium with 800 million users worldwide. For those of you who choose not to create a Facebook account, remember we will continue to run letters to the editor in print. So please continue to be a part of the discussion. Your comments are part of an important dialogue that enlivens and enriches civic life in our communities. We attempted to answer most common questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page, accessible at www.bclocalnews.com/commentfaq/. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Voters happy with council? Much of this civic election campaign in Nanaimo was about a single issue – social housing. For the people and neighbourhoods most immediately affected by the city and provincial plan to address homelessness and addiction, this election was an opportunity to vote for change. In those neighbourhoods, voters did express their displeasure with their choices at the ballot box. But across the city and TURNOUT across the electorate, that AT POLLS same appetite for change continues simply wasn’t there. trend of falling Voter apathy continues numbers in to worsen in the city, with barely one-in-four voters Nanaimo. casting a ballot. Of those who did vote, the choice was overwhelmingly to stay the course, with five incumbent councillors re-elected, as well as Mayor John Ruttan getting a ringing endorsement for a second term with more than 50 per cent of the mayoralty votes over three contenders. There are three new faces at the table, with three councillors not seeking reelection. But even of those three, Diane Brennan is a returnee to council after one term away. The debate over voter apathy, what it means and how to change the trend will continue, but one possible and perhaps obvious conclusion is that Nanaimo residents are happy with their government. For all the noise and criticism from certain corners, whether it was about social housing or ever-increasing property taxes or city hall’s spending habits, none of it resonated with the voters. Generally, low voter turnout is associated with disinterest in the issues and the election itself. If the issues are catching people’s attention and they are truly unhappy with the city’s leadership, they’d say so with their votes. That simply did not happen.

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Health-care woes not hospital’s fault I have a family member in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is in crisis mode – burst- NRGH who has been in hospital for weeks and started her stay ing at the seams with patients in the hallway of the emergency being cared for in hallways and department. She has moved three alcoves. times since then. Each move Adult patients are even taking proves to be a bit of a challenge, up space in the pediatric unit but the one factor that hasn’t designed for sick children. changed is the care she receives And that has caused doctors from doctors, nurses and theraand parents to speak out, saying pists. it’s not right to put children at Everyone has done risk. their best to make her But what is the hosREPORTER’S stay as comfortable as pital to do? Does it VIEWPOINT possible. Everyone is turn away people in Chris Hamlyn doing their best under need, despite having Assistant Editor trying circumstances of a space available on too many patients and the children’s floor? not enough space to put Thankfully, I don’t them. Yes, that’s their think our health-care job, but it’s a lot to ask crisis has come to and even more for the that. public to understand I can understand when it appears loved the fears parents ones are suffering or might have if their being neglected. child is sick and in the hospiWhat one has to understand is tal. But what about the family the principle of life over limb. A members of an adult in need of person arriving in the ER with medical help? Are the fears of chest pains will jump the line children of a sick senior any less over someone who has been waitreal than the fears of parents of ing for an hour with a broken a sick child? arm. The hospital is between a rock Almost 10 years to this month, and a hard place and must make I wrote a column of my mother’s the tough decisions. If a person time in hospital and how she was needs to be hospitalized and that means lying in a bed in a hallway suffering in pain and the nurses or in a room in the pediatric unit, were not responding to the call bell for help. so be it. It turns out a man down the And if a sick child is admitted hall had stopped breathing. At and needs that space, move the that moment, saving his life was adult to the next best available more important than my mothspace.

er’s pain. As hard as it was to see her in pain, it must have been just as much a relief for the family of the man to see the doctors and nurses rush to save him. That is how our health-care system works. It’s all about priority and in my few experiences of being sick, if it is a true emergency, the system is there for you. If the hospital is full, then perhaps the circumstances of receiving care is less than ideal. But you still get care. We can’t blame the doctors and nurses, hospital management or even the health authority. The blame lies with the provincial government for years of neglect of the health-care system. I know the provincial Liberals are pouring in millions of dollars into a new emergency department and have improved NRGH through its dialysis and pediatric units. But as our population continues to grow and age, how long will it take for us to outgrow those new units? The problem lies in people taking up acute-care beds in hospital while waiting for a space to open in a long-term care facility. The central-Island, like many areas of the province, lacks affordable care facilities for seniors and those with debilitating illnesses. That is the real crisis in health care, and it has been ignored by government for years. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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‘Occupy’ movement offers wake-up call To the Editor, Re: ‘Occupy’ camps just another squat, B.C. Views, Nov. 10. Tom Fletcher decries the Occupy protests as “pathetic,” “nonsense,” and nothing but mere “squats,” all examples of language that distort the real issues that the movement has raised. He states that the protests are just platforms for a “stale leftist ideology,” one that presumably has no basis in today’s world. If he were only to look at the facts though, he would see less ideology, and more of a sad reality. This new reality has been 40 years in the making, enabled by laws that allowed companies to accumulate wealth at unprecedented levels. Some call it neo-liberal economics, others call it theft. Either way it has created a society that is less equal than that before it. According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), between 1997 and 2007 the richest one per cent took 32 per cent of all growth in incomes in Canada – a bigger piece of the pie than any other generation before it. In 1977, around when neo-liberal economic theory was being put into practice, the richest one per cent of money earners held 7.7 per cent of Canadian income, compared to 13.8 per cent in 2007 – almost double. Another study by the Conference Board of Canada shows that Canada ranks 12th in income inequality out of the world’s 17 most developed nations. The Occupy protesters, seeing this growing gap in income inequality, are worried that if the trend continues they will not be afforded the opportunities that the previous generation had. As well, neo-liberal economic policies are decaying many of our social programs, making it harder for people to seek help when they need it. Therefore, when Fletcher says the Occupy protesters are “anti-capitalist,” it’s not true. Occupy protesters are against the modern form of unregulated capitalism, the form that led to the 2008 economic crash, and the criminal corporate bailout that followed it. Unfortunately, it’s the sort of ad hominem attacks that Fletcher uses, calling the protesters “spoiled young drummers and hulahoopers,” that takes away from the opportunity the Occupy Wall Street movement has given us to talk about serious issues. Let us not just scratch the surface, but really dig deep to understand all sides of the story. When millions of people in more than 2,000 cities across the world gather to display their dissatisfaction with the economic status quo, it isn’t just your run of the mill protest – it’s a wakeup call. David Geselbracht Nanaimo

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Creek must have adequate protection To the Editor, Just over a year ago, attention was drawn to Nanaimo city council that city park land within a riparian area was being used as a staging area for road construction works. The area in question was adjacent to Departure Creek, immediately behind the 7-Eleven. The street address is 1420 Bay St. The issue was that muddy rain water and construction materials were allowed to slough into the creek from a designated riparian area. City staff were quick to respond to this concern. This was then followed up by a letter from staff stating: “the city puts forth a great deal of effort in connection with protecting green space and sensitive environments;” that “biologists, environmental monitors, arborists and other professionals are

hired to provide advice and direction on how to minimize the impact of construction;” and that “parks is proceeding with some actions to improve the situation.” The city, in partnership with the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust, Stream Keepers and the Departure Bay Neighbourhood Association, held a public meeting at the Kin Hut to address issues of concern for this creek. Departure Creek is a designated salmon stream, one that supports a visible seasonal salmon fishery at its estuary where a considerable number of pink salmon regularly congregate. It also supports a population of cutthroat trout. At this Bay Street location, it is bad enough environmentally to have the back wall of the 7-Eleven almost within the creek,

but having a bare parking lot hugging the stream bank on its opposite side is considerably worse. That this situation continues to exist is blatant and the continuing neglect for the restoration of this riparian eye sore is deplorable. Being in such a visible location, the lack of action or apparent concern sends an extremely poor message to citizens about the City of Nanaimo’s current regard and attention to environmental stewardship. This is certainly at odds to the bold statements in Plan Nanaimo, particularly Goal 5, to protect and enhance our environment. My understanding is that the land at 1420 Bay St. is city park land. Between this property and 7-Eleven is a long narrow rectangular parcel of land of unknown ownership. This streamside property is currently

being used as a truck parking lot (also not a very environmental friendly activity). My suggestion is that the city either acquire this streamside property outright or swap it for an equal value portion of the parkland adjacent to 1430 Bay St., then attempt to fully restore the riparian area of the truck parking area and the city parkland starting with fast growing big-leaf maple and red alder trees, and other native shrub species. When all the resources our city has at its disposal, and the number of people who pass sites such as the one at the foot of Bay Street on a daily basis are considered, I am dumbfounded why situations such as this are allowed to be neglected for extended periods of time. Bill Merilees Nanaimo

Proposed federal crime bill costly, ineffective To the Editor, Canada’s proposed crime bill – is it tough on crime, or is it tough on Canadians? Canadians should stand up and take notice, especially when the conservatives in Texas are warning us that this approach to crime does not work. The fact is that Texas, a state where executions still happen on a regular basis, is warning the Canadian government that their proposed crime bill will end up being more costly financially as well as having negative societal impacts. The truth of the matter is that changing the laws so that more young offenders end up spending even more time in jail has proven to promote more criminal activity. This will create a revolving door which will turn our young offenders into hardened criminals. Who will pay for the federal government’s proposed changes to the criminal laws? That jurisdiction

falls onto the shoulders of the provincial governments. Quebec and Ontario have already gone on record claiming that they will not pay for the proposed changes of the federal Conservative Party. If that’s not enough to make you stand up, how about the fact that the Canadian Bar Association, representing more than 37,000 legal professionals, are warning that this will not only clog the Canadian courts, but also fill prisons across Canada. Brock Snobelen Nanaimo

Unaddressed grief impacts daily life To the Editor, This morning while scanning the news I was struck by the number of tragic losses of young people – a young Canadian is killed in Egypt, a young woman dies tragically at Occupy Vancouver and a much-loved young man dies

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in the ATV accident here in our community. One can only imagine how many are affected by these losses. It’s true, these types of incidents occur all the time – we know that well at Nanaimo Community Hospice because we see the impact it has on the lives of others. In fact, I was at a dinner party on the weekend when the hosts’ daughter arrived home unexpectedly – devastated by the news of her friend, the young woman who died of an overdose. So many are affected when tragedy occurs.

I was especially struck by the words of the young friend of our most recent local tragedy when he was quoted as saying, “now it has happened to us and there is no way to be prepared for it and no idea how to handle it going forward.” People often don’t know about hospice until it “happens to them” and often they don’t reach out. Or at least, not right away – and when that happens grief goes underground and only resurfaces at what often appear to be unrelated times. Unaddressed grief has enormous impacts in the home, at work, at school, and in our community at large. The work of hospice is about supporting and maintaining a healthy and resilient community. We can help and we’re only a phone call away – 250-758-8857. Wendy Pratt Executive Director Nanaimo Community Hospice

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Bust yields gun, drugs variety of stolen items Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RCMP property crime unit recovered an automatic pistol, drugs and stolen items when they searched a home and car in the 800 block of Short Avenue Nov. 15. Police were about to enter the home in the 800 block of Short Avenue at about 7 p.m., but just before they moved in a woman came outside. Members arrested the woman and started their search, which turned up a stolen mountain bike, laptop computers and credit cards. They also seized a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse, drug paraphernalia and nunchucks, which are a prohibited weapon. Police called in the Emergency Response Team to search an associated vehicle. The vehicle was stopped at Waddington Road and St. George Street, where they took two men and a woman, all in their 20s, into custody.

Searching the vehicle turned up a small quantity of crystal methamphetamine, but when police could not determine who the drugs belonged to, they released all three suspects without charges. Officers searched the vehicle further and found an unloaded, small calibre, automatic handgun. The gun is being examined by forensics specialists to see if it was used in other crimes. The woman arrested at the house was released on a promise to appear in Nanaimo provincial court Aug. 16 to face charges of possession of stolen property and possession of stolen credit cards. Anyone with any information about the incidents is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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Pool party Emily Swanson, 8, enjoys swimming in the wave pool stream during Community Pool Day at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Saturday afternoon. The event was free to the public and sponsored by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 606.

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The B.C. Federation of Labour campaigned for four years for a $10-an-hour minimum wage, and that will be delivered May 1 when B.C.’s wage goes to $10.25. But federation president Jim Sinclair visited the legislature Wednesday to tell the B.C. government it’s no longer enough. He wants another increase next fall to $11.25 an hour. That rate is what is needed to keep up with Statistics Canada’s “low-income cutoff ” (LICO), Sinclair told reporters. Critics often use LICO as a measure of poverty, although the federal agency says it is not, since it is a relative measure that grows along with inflation and economic growth. “Today the minimum wage is $9.50. That’s the second lowest in Canada, still,” Sinclair said. “Today, if we were at the LICO level, it would be at $11.25 an hour.” Premier Christy Clark announced in March that the minimum wage would be raised for the first time in a decade, and the $6 an hour “training wage” was abolished. It went from $8 to $8.75 on May 1, and jumped another 75 cents on Nov. 1. A third 75-cent increase takes effect next May 1. After the increase to $11.25, Sinclair said government should meet with business and labour to decide how the minimum wage should keep up with the cost of living. B.C. Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid met with Sinclair before his news conference Wednesday. “Our promise is, starting in 2012, to look at our policy,” MacDiarmid said afterwards. But she would make no commitment beyond next May, adding that government policy should aim to make B.C. “a great place to work, and a great place to be an employer.” Sinclair also blasted what he called Clark’s “dumbest idea,” a lower wage for staff who primarily serve alcohol. That went to $8.50 an hour May 1, $8.75 on Nov. 1 and is set to go to $9 an hour in May 2012. Clark said that measure is similar to the minimum wage system in Ontario, and it reflects higher tips earned by pub, lounge and cabaret workers. “There’s no rationale for this form of discrimination,” Sinclair said. “It doesn’t apply to anybody else who works in industries where they get tips.”

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Donation improves hospital care I TEAM EFFORT helps festival against cancer.

The fight against breast cancer on central Vancouver Island took a big step forward with a significant donation to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society and Save-On-Foods presented $62,000 to the foundation toward the purchase of state-of-theart equipment at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The donation is a culmination of fundraising by dragonboat teams as well as funds raised during the July Save-OnFoods Dragon Boat Festival. Proceeds of the event have funded breast cancer detection and treatment equipment for women facing health crises on the Island. The 2011 festival

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Maeve O’Byrne, president of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation, centre, accepts a $62,000 cheque from Save-On-Foods managers and members of the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society.

proceeds will help purchase a skin mesher for skin grafting, two laparoscopes for non-invasive tissue sample collection and a wireless sentinel probe for tumour detection in specific lymph nodes. In the past nine years, the festival has raised more than $1.5 million for

equipment including a stereotactic breast biopsy unit which enables radiologists to perform noninvasive surgery to collect samples with limited discomfort and fewer complications. Results can be delivered in a timely manner, limiting the stress to patients. Funds also helped purchase a digital

mammography reader; a $250,000 machine that enhances the accuracy of diagnoses. Without the donation, the equipment would not be available to the hospital. Tim Robertson, manager of SaveOn-Foods at Country Club Centre, said the event connects the community and

Binda Thind (third from left), General Manager Future Shop and Jasmine Heritage, United Way Store Captain from Future Shop present Jim Turley and Diane Davison from the United Way a cheque for $8170.

to its target, amounting to over $8000 this year, contributed entirely from their staff. Future Shop employs approximately 70 staff, the majority of whom support the United Way through payroll deductions. As part of their continuing efforts to support the United Way, on Thursday, November 24 during their VIP Sales Event, Future Shop will be giving away popcorn (from 10am - 9pm) with any donation to the United Way. All

The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-758-7121 or go online to www.volunteernanaimo.ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd. ◆ Nanaimo Travelers Lodge Stage – Volunteers with basic painting skills, including sanding, are required to paint 10 TV-dinner trays at the lodge on Nelson Street. Demonstration of the job and supplies are provided. Up to 10 hours service is required at the convenience of the volunteer. A criminal record check is required for volunteers over 19. Please call 250-7602639. Immigrant Welcome Centre – The centre needs volunteers to assist newcomers to Canada. Duties include hosting and

VOLUNTEERS sharing information about Canadian lifestyle and culture, everyday experiences, helping build a network, and possibly improving English. The centre also needs youth volunteers ages 13-18 to help recent immigrant youth to Canada. Volunteers are matched with youths of similar age and interests to share lifestyle and culture information. For either position, please call Pat Simpson at 250-7536911, ext. 114. Nanaimo Education and Career Fair – Volunteers are needed at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact Joanne Walsh by e-mail at joanne@ educationcareerfairs. com or call 1-604-6305962.

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Every year Future Shop has an annual United Way fundraising drive across the company. The store at Country Club Centre recognizes the importance of the role that United Way has and encourages its staff to support the United Way through payroll deductions. United Way comes to Future Shop to talk about the campaign and how the donations will help those in need in the local area. The store launches its campaign every year and raised 115%

they are pleased the money raised for charity directly helps people on central Vancouver Island. “This fundraiser continues to grow and is a healthy, fun, competitive event,” he said. The festival not only provides healthcare financing, but is also an economic boon for Nanaimo with thousands of people flooding the downtown core to participate and enjoy the event. Maeve O’Byrne, president of the hospital foundation said Save-on-Foods and the society’s volunteer board have done an amazing job at growing the event each year. “It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our city, but also to have meaningful dialogue about breast cancer,” she said. “I would also like to pay tribute to the many teams and individuals who take fundraising for a good cause to heart.”

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proceeds from the popcorn will be given to the United Way. This one day only, exclusive sales event is the largest sale prior to Boxing Day. There are huge savings throughout the store and excellent prize draws (no purchase necessary). This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early and help out the United Way! Keep in mind, with the price protection, prices are guaranteed til Jan. 7th.

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

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and reflect local communities’ passion for hockey, Hockeyville is immensely popular with Canadians. Since 2006, more than 2,000 communities have entered the competition producing more than 22,000 submissions and 30 million votes. T he g rand priz e is $100,000 in arena upg rades cour tesy of Kraft Canada, a 2012/13 National Hockey League preseason game played in the winner’s local community arena and a special CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast from their community. Four runner-up communities will receive $25,000 each for arena upgrades from Kraft Canada. The nomination phase closes on Jan. 31. To enter, please register at www.krafthockeyville.ca. The top 15 communities chosen to compete for the title will be revealed on Hockey Night in Canada March 3. Canadians then vote for the top five communities on March 4-5. The top five will be announced March 17 before a final voting stage March 18 -19. The winner will be revealed March 31.

Santa Claus samples breakfast, fun in Cedar One event Santa Claus never misses is the North Oyster and Area Historical Society Christmas Pancake Breakfast. This year’s event happens at the Cedar Community Hall, one of Santa’s favourite pre-Christmas hangouts because he always finds fun stuff for the whole family when he arrives. Entertainment includes the Shriners of B.C. Mount Arrowsmith Clown Unit, the Pocket Lady, the Big Wheel of Surprise, creative crafts table, cookie decorating, temporary tattoos, face and nail painting, door

prizes for kids under 12, a Christmas raffle and photos with Santa by News Bulletin photographer Chris Bush. It all happens Saturday (Nov. 26), 9 a.m. to noon. Breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for kids. Help share the Christmas spirit by bringing a non-perishable food item for the food hamper or items for babies, such as diapers, bottles, bedding, sleepers or receiving blankets, which will be given to local charities. For more information, please call Irene at 250-245-2559 or Sue at 250-245-3358.

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Communites vie for Hockeyville title, grand prize With a mission to inspire more communities to share their pride in Canada’s favourite sport, Kraft Hockeyville unveiled an expanded search for the most hockeyconnected community in the country. The new cross-country campaign includes five additional finalist community spots and an early-bird prize of $10,000 worth of hockey equipment from Kraft Canada for a local minor hockey association. In addition, Hockeyville fans can now extend their involvement through a series of virtual trophies, generated by online activities, including uploading stories, photos and completing other community-based tasks on krafthockeyville.ca. There are five virtual trophies to collect in total. Canadians can nominate their community for Kraft Hockeyville 2012 with stories that showcase hometown pride and passion for hockey. Communities that enter before Dec. 16 and complete the early bird entry submission also qualify for the early bird prize. Designed to ignite

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A steady hand and eagle eye is all it takes to go home with a Christmas bird or ham at the Nanaimo and District Fish and Game Protective Association’s annual turkey shoot. The club has hosted the fundraiser for more than 30 years, offering trap shooting, rifle silhouette and archery competitions, a concession, a crafts and bake sale, a turkey board and turkey wheel. More than 750 prizes were awarded last year. The event runs Dec. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day. All proceeds help fund the club’s environmental, conservation and educational projects. The Fish and Game Club is at 1325 Nanaimo Lakes Rd. Please call 250-754-2846 for more information.

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Wednesday ◆ GREEN DRINKS, a group interested in sustainability and the environment, meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Vault coffee bar. Google Green Drinks Nanaimo for more details. Open to the public.

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Sherry Fidgeon displays a pottery platter she won in a draw during the Nanaimo Pottery Co-op’s show earlier this month at Beban Park Social Centre.

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– learn how to send and receive e-mail for job search activities – from 9-10 a.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085. ◆ I’M NOT From Here social group for relocated professionals meets at 5:30 p.m. at Piper’s Pub, 4700 Hammond Bay Rd.

Saturday ◆ SOUTH WELLINGTON and Area Community Association hosts its fifth annual Christmas craft sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cranberry Hall, 1555 Morden Rd. Table rentals available. 250-754-2820 for details. ◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a five- or 10-km Nanaimo walk.

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◆ PACIFIC SALMON Foundation annual charity dinner, dance and auction. Begins at Beban Park Social Centre at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, $60 each, at Gone Fishin’, Wholesale Outdoor Outfitters, and DFO offices. Net proceeds go toward local salmon restoration projects.

◆ TRAVELLING SQUARES hosts its Western Night Dance and pot luck dinner with caller Gary Dodds and cuer Pat Zeeman at Wellington Hall. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by workshop at 7:30 and dancing at 8. Visiting square dancers always welcome. 250390-3776 for details.

Attention Cedar Residents

The Regional District of Nanaimo is pleased to invite residents, business owners, and those with an interest in property in the community of Cedar to a free community workshop. The workshop is scheduled as follows: Date Time Location

◆ OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS launch in downtown Nanaimo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa arrives at float plane terminal at 10 a.m., Santa’s workshop opens at 11 a.m. and parade follows at 1 p.m.

◆ USED BOOK sale, hosted by the Friends of the Library, at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, 90 Commercial St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. upstairs in the library. All kinds of books available. For more information, or to volunteer or donate books, call 250-7536154.

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◆ STORYTIME FOR Adults. Sit back and relax as stories are read by a professional actor. 1-2 p.m. at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Free event. ◆ NANAIMO UKELELE Circle meets at Serious Coffee, 4750 Hammond Bay Rd., from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No charge, friendly players. Visit http:// www.jazzalele.com.

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

Ongoing ◆ ENTERPRISING TOASTMASTERS meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Fairview Elementary School. 250-7546636. ◆ HEART OF the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lantzville. 250-7223233. ◆ PARADISE ISLE Senior Society mixed eight-ball tournament, Fridays, 10 a.m., 201 Albert St. Cash prizes for top-three winners. 250-754-9566. ◆ CLOGGING CLASSES Mondays in the Cedar area. Kids’ classes 3:30-5 p.m., adult classes 7-9 p.m. 250722-2953. ◆ YELLOW POINT Singers community meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Secondary School. 250-6160421. ◆ PARENT SUPPORT Circles free weekly groups for parents with children 12 and under. 1-800-665-6880 for information. ◆ HUB CITY Toastmasters meets, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Occidental Hotel (downstairs), 432 Fitzwilliam St.

Come join us to discuss the design parameters for the Cedar Main Street design charrette. We will share with the public the results of the October workshop, discuss what goals and objectives should frame the design charrette and outline the strategy for moving forward. This is a last chance for the public to discuss important design elements such as building heights, acceptable uses, and to identify if there are any special site conditions that the design plans should respect, prior to the actual design charrette to be held in January 2012 (date to be conﬁrmed). For more information please visit the Regional District of Nanaimo website at www.rdn.bc.ca, email to cedarmainstreet@rdn.bc.ca, or call Greg Keller, Senior Planner at (250) 390-6510.

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an Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal in music has always been complete honesty. The singer-songwriter, now based in the Pacific Northwest, veered away from his early success in pop music to pursue sounds that more closely reflected his experience and outlook on life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a million roads during that time,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. Moore grew up in Austin, Texas, where music was just music, and he wrote and played whatever he felt, whether it be a mellow, folksy tune or a rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blues song. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My parents were a huge part of that scene,â&#x20AC;? he said. Leaving Austin for a wider audience was when his music was suddenly classified into genres, a hindrance for a musician who followed emotion rather than the rules of the music industry. He wanted to write songs that were honest and reflected his head space at the time. But the style fluctuated, from Simon and Garfunkel on a cool, sunny day to Black Sabbath on a cloudy one. Moore earned a reputation as

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a guitar player from his early music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really interested in becoming a better songwriter and not just a guitar player,â&#x20AC;? he said. He relocated to the Pacific Northwest, producing albums with his band The Lossy Coils, which includes Matt Harris and Kyle Schneider. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound is a bit more rock than his acoustic, solo music, despite the two sides co-existing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m creating, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to write the best song that I can,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. Music goes in cycles and Moore, who is continually in the recording studio working on his own music or producing others, is trying to put together a simple, folksy album. But often the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muse has other ideas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t write a mellow song right now to save my life,â&#x20AC;? he said. Moore isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t arrogant enough to compare himself to the legendary Neil Young, but he does refer to the Canadian singer as an example of someone who can move between genres and yet keep an identity. â&#x2014;&#x2020; See â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MOOREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; /25

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Chaotic Canadian hip-hop singer K-OS grew up in the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto, absorbing all types of music, from rap to reggae. With four albums under his belt, K-OS performs at the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wednesday (Nov. 23). Tickets $35/advance: $40/door. Please call 250-754-6751. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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THEATRE ALL THE GREAT BOOKS, ABRIDGED by Schmooze Productions at Nanaimo Centre Stage Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3 at 8 p.m. Tickets $18. www. schmoozeproductions. com THE TABLESAW SHOW first in the Apartment Series of site-specific theatre Nov. 23-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets by donation ($18 recommended). jer@ fringetastic.com to reserve.

EVENTS KIM CLARK and Madeline Sonik present books at Nanaimo Museum Tuesday (Nov. 22), 2:30 pm.

BANFF FILM FESTIVAL at the Port Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 22-23) at 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Call 250-754-8550. MICHAEL RIORDAN presents his book Our Way to Fight: PeaceWork Under Seige in Israel Palestine at Harbourfront library Wednesday (Nov. 23) at 6 p.m. SPOIL film screening at the Roxy on Gabriola Friday (Nov. 25). Doors open 7 p.m. STORYTIME FOR ADULTS Thrilling Tales at Harbourfront library Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. SHOW DEVILS play the Queen’s Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. Tickets $10/ advance; $12/door. Call 250-7546751. WORDSTORM poetry and prose reading, and open mike competition, at Diners

JOAN DONADLSONYARMEY discusses her book Whistler’s Murder at Harbourfront library Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. STUART MCLEAN and the Vinyl Cafe at the Port Theatre Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets $52; $32/students. Call 250-754-8550. JON LAJOIE performs at Port Theatre Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets $28.50. Call 250-7548550.

MUSIC CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT at Port Theatre with Sarah Hagen Tuesday (Nov. 22) at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $25; $22/members; $15/students. Call 250-754-8550. K-OS plays the Queen’s Wednesday (Nov. 23). Tickets $35/advance; $40/door. Call 250754-6751.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr p 20 Aries,, walk with yyour head held high because yyou are willing g to stick to yyour convictions. It isn’t often that people p p are brave enough g to be leaders and not followers. TAURUS - Apr p 21/Mayy 21 Taurus,, make a few earlyy resolutions to g get your y finances back on track. This wayy yyou move into the new yyear with a solid financial foundation. GEMINI - Mayy 22/Jun 21 Gemini,, be a little more assertive this week than yyou’re used to being. g It will take some extra reinforcement to g get yyour p point across to the people who need to hear it. CANCER R - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer,, you’re y falling g slowlyy into a situation that could take awhile to g get out of. Therefore,, yyou mayy want to think on the next few decisions you have to make. LEO - Jul 23/Aug g 23 Leo,, yyou have manyy choices and the question is which route to take. If yyou q seek the advice of Aquarius q yyou jjust mayy come up with the answers you need. VIRGO - Aug g 24/Sept p 22 You mayy have to go g find yyourself,, Virgo. g It’s OK if you y don’t initiallyy recognize g what defines yyou because now yyou have the opportunity to try all new things.

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LIBRA A - Sept p 23/Oct 23 Libra, picture p yourself y with the wind in your y hair because soon yyou mayy embark on a wild adventure that will take yyou to different places you always aspired to see.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, p , when others seek answers, theyy oftentimes end up p at yyour doorstep. p That’s because yyou’ve become a rock friends and family can rely on.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, g familyy members urge g yyou to cut a trip p short,, but yyou mayy not be readyy to return to realityy jjust yyet. Enjoy j y your vacation for as long as you need.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, p , yyou are a bit misunderstood, but that doesn’t mean yyou aren’t acting g the wayy yyou should. It’s perfectly p y ﬁne to march to a different drummer this week.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, q , speak p your y mind,, even if others believe yyou sound foolish. In the near future,, theyy will realize yyou told the truth and they should have been on board.

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FLASHBACK FREDDY plays hits from ’50’s and ’60s at Acme Food Co. Friday (Nov. 25). DAYGLO ABORTIONS with S.L.A.G.S. at the Cambie Friday (Nov. 25). Tickets $12/ advance; $15/door.

ART IAN MOORE and Jason Buie play Diners Rendezvous Nov. 27. Tickets $22/advance; $25/ door. Call 250-740-1133.

DOUG AND THE SLUGS play the Port Theatre Friday (Nov. 25) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35. Call 250-7548550. HART AND SOUL play Front Street Grill Friday (Nov. 25) at 8 p.m. QUADRAPHONES play the Queen’s Friday and Saturday (Nov. 25-26). LAUREN BUSH TRIO plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (Nov. 26). RADIO FLYER plays Harewood Arms Saturday (Nov. 26). BATTLE OF THE BANDS with Entity and Fairweather Father at the Cambie Saturday (Nov. 26). MARTY HOWE jazz trio with special guest

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Joan Wallace at Front Street Grill Saturday (Nov. 26) at 8 p.m. MARK CRISSINGER performs at the Wheatsheaf Saturday (Nov. 26), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SACABUCHE early music ensemble plays St. Paul’s Anglican Church Sunday (Nov. 27) at 2 p.m. Call 250-7544611. LUX AETEMA concert by Island Consort Sunday (Nov. 27), 7:30 p.m., at Brechin United Church. Admission $15. Call 250-7298910. MATTHEW GOOD performs at the Port The-

ONGOING SUNDAY JAM at Patricia Hotel with Nightwatch from 3-7 p.m. All styles welcome. OPEN JAM at the Queen’s Monday, hosted by Kings Without. LADIES NIGHT at the Queen’s Tuesdays. JAZZ JAM at the Diners Rendezvous Tuesdays. OPEN JAM second Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m., at Arlington Pub.

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Business launch aids arts group A business launch will benefit a Nanaimo arts group. Tiger Lily Events hosts a live and silent auction of visual art by Nanaimo artists, music from sax player Matt Carter, and a performance by dancer Holly Bright, plus appetizers and a no-host bar, featuring Longwood beer and Milestone Winery in support of Crimson Coast Dance Society. “Tara Keeping of Tiger Lily Events has been an active supporter of Crimson Coast for some time, and we are grateful to her for agreeing to donate the proceeds of her company launch event to the society,” said Bright, Crimson Coast’s artistic director. “In these precarious times for public funding of arts groups such as ours, the support of community members and businesses ensures our programming.” The event starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 23) at the Nanaimo Museum. Tickets are $25, and $20 from each ticket sold will be donated to Crimson Coast. A tax receipt will be available. Tickets are on sale at the museum, downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery or online at www.crimsoncoastdance.org.

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Choir takes musical journey around world ISLAND BEL CANTO hosts its annual Christmas concerts.

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Ian Moore draws from his extensive collection of songs for a solo show at Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Nov. 27).

Moore performs solo set ◆ From /23 People recognize the music of Crazy Horse is different from his solo work, or his collaborations with Pearl Jam, yet it’s all still Neil Young. “We’re kind of in a square time,” Moore said. “Emotion doesn’t follow those lines.” Moore performs an acoustic show at Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Nov. 27) at 8 p.m. Blues gui-

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The Island Bel Canto Singers take a musical journey of carols and Christmas songs from around the world at their annual concert, A Merry Little Christmas, on Dec. 3 and 4. Starting from Canada, this allwomen’s community choir will sing its way through England, Spain, Germany and Holland and then onto the warmer climates of South Africa, Jamaica and Dominican Republic, before bringing the concert to a close in North America. Throughout the journey, the singers hope to rekindle fond memories of Christmases long ago, and create a special festive mood for the coming holiday season. “Though some of the music takes us further away from the more familiar wintry scenes

of the northern Yuletide, the sentiments and celebrations of Christmas are still joyfully expressed in all these seasonal songs,” said Lionel Tanod, the choir’s artistic director. Island Bel Canto Singers, made up of 29 female voices, has been entertaining Nanaimo audiences with their varied programs for almost 15 years. The Christmas program is another example of classical and traditional songs, as well as modern seasonal favorites. A Merry Little Christmas is set for Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m., at Departure Bay Baptist Church, 3510 Departure Bay Rd., and Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., at Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre, 6234 Spartan Rd. Both venues are wheelchairaccessible and have plenty of free parking. Tickets $15; $10/children 12 and under, available at Fascinating Rhythm, The Quilted Duck, or online at www.islandbelcanto.com.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Nanaimo News Bulletin

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CRAFT FAIRS

INFORMATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

INFORMATION NEEDED on stolen black, 2008 Dodge Ram 4 door taken Sept. 26/2011 from 3100 block 18th Ave., Port Alberni, plate #CW7744. Call Darlene at ICBC at (250)731-2255 quoting claim #P183524.4

OPERATE A Mini-OfďŹ ce Outlet working from your home computer. Free online training. Flexible hours. Great income. www.freedom-unlimited.info

DRIVERS WANTED: TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneďŹ ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

BLACK BEAR Liquor Store requires Part-time person. Must work evenings & weekends. Must have Serving it Right. Apply in person after 10:00 a.m.

RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Buttertubs Seniors Fall Craft & Bake Sale Sat., Dec. 3rd, 9-3pm. White Elephant/Knitting Hot dogs, Coffee, Pop #10 Buttertubs Dr. Tables $10.

Call 250-753-5031

CHILDREN

INFORMATION

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

AIR CADETS former Cadets Sponsoring Committees, OfďŹ cers & friends of 893 Beauford SQ. We are forming a alumni mess in honour of opening our hangar. Contact Reg Johanson 250-752-0528 or rjohanson@shaw.ca

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDDINGS

CHILDCARE for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! High quality programs. Early Childhood Educators. Money back guarantee. www.jollygiant.ca Call today. 250-751-8841

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDDINGS

COMPUTER TECH NEEDED in beautiful Campbell River â&#x20AC;˘ Must have experience in SBS 2003 to 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ Min 5 years as Comp Tech â&#x20AC;˘ Good written/verbal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work self-directed and as part of a small team â&#x20AC;˘ Valid BC drivers licence & reliable vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Microsoft Cert preferred Salary neg. for the right person Resume to: careers@gcstech.ca

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CELEBRATIONS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

CELEBRATIONS

Denise Clozza & Denis Montess are pleased to announce the marriage of their children on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Grand Hotel, Nanaimo, BC. The happy couple reside & both teach in the Comox Valley.

DEATHS

Buchanan, E. Erline (Mummery)

September 30, 1928 - November 15, 2011 Passed away peacefully in Nanaimo, BC. A beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Predeceased by her husband of almost 60 years, Ben Buchanan and two sons, Daniel and Michael. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Pat (Allen), Terry, Darrell (Darlene), and Shannon (Ian) as well as her sisters, Joanne (Murray), and Donna (Don) and her brother, Doug (Marj). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gramâ&#x20AC;? has left years of teaching and love with her many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends. There will be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remembrance Teaâ&#x20AC;? held at her granddaughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, Melissa Vasas, at 5670 Malibu Terrace, Nanaimo, BC on December 11, 2011 from 2 pm to 4 pm. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to BC Arthritis Society or a charity of your choice. First Memorial Funeral Services (250)754-8333

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the Duncan and Nanaimo areas to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciďŹ c training. Please send your resume and cover letter to:

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Nanaimo location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION 3 BDRM duplex (clean & quiet), preferred senior, $450 mo, all inclusive, avail immed. Call 250-716-5812. CEDAR, LRG room for rent. Beautiful views. $475 all inclusive. DD 604-649-4606/ 250323-0803 OCEAN VIEW- bright, quiet, 1 bdrm, 4 piece bath, NS/NP. Utils incl’d w/internet & cable, W/D. Female worker. $475/mo. Call 250-751-2454. UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm. N/S, N/P. $800 per month includes heat, hot water, cable Available December 1st. stephendawe27@hotmail.com

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Kyle Kramer, front, is checked by a Cowichan Valley Capitals opponent during Friday night’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. Kramer went on to score the winning goal in overtime as the Clips defeated their rivals 2-1.

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The standings couldn’t be much tighter, so the Nanaimo Clippers find themselves rising with every win and falling with every loss. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team won one and lost one on the weekend at Frank Crane

Arena, defeating the Cowichan Valley Capitals 2-1 in overtime Friday before falling 5-3 to the Coquitlam Express on Sunday. “We’re not talking too much about the standings, we really aren’t,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “We’re more focused on our segment goals.” The team has split the season into five-game segments, intent on earning a certain number of points in each one. The Clips were able to start a

new segment with two points on Friday night after prevailing in what Vandekamp called “a heck of a game” against the Caps. “There wasn’t a ton of chances in each end in the early parts of the game and then the penalties started to be called and so some chances started to come a little bit and the game opened up,” he said. The Capitals opened the scoring in the second period but the

Clippers’ Luke Gordon scored late in the frame to make it 1-1. The game stayed that way until 15 seconds into overtime, when Kyle Kramer slammed home a puck from in close after Trevor Fitzgerald won a battle and made the pass from behind the goal line. “It was a good team game,” Vandekamp said. “We blocked some shots, we battled it out again.” ◆ See ‘CLIPS’ /B2

Two football teams took the field intent on forcing the play. Only one team got its way. The Nanaimo Redmen shut out the Langley Stampeders 23-0 on Sunday at Caledonia Park in Vancouver Mainland Football League playoff action. “We played well and took it to them physically on both sides of the ball,” said Sean Roden, coach of the Redmen. The game was moved to the unfamiliar venue because Caledonia had a lot less snow than the north end’s Pioneer Park. But it was still sloppy out there, meaning the run game was paramount for both teams. “What they do best, similar to us, is run the ball first and we completely established early on that they weren’t going to be able to do that on us and it forced them out of their game plan, I’m sure,” Roden said. The Stamps made only three first downs all day. Alex Kutra scored two second-half touchdowns and Kalden Keen had Nanaimo’s other major. Adrian Keller had an interception early in the game. GAME ON … The Redmen will face the No. 1 seeded, undefeated White Rock Titans on Sunday (Nov. 27) on the mainland … For an expanded version of this article, visit www.nanaimobulletin.com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Volleyball teams impress at Islands CEDAR, DOVER, NDSS all through to provincials.

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Nanaimo volleyball teams came up big at playoff time, and three of them are off to provincials. The Cedar Spartans won the senior A girls’ Island championship on Saturday and the Dover Bay Dolphins and Nanaimo District Islanders also navigated their respective Island championship tournaments on the weekend. The Spartans defeated Duncan Christian 24-26, 25-12, 15-8 in Saturday’s final at the Cedar Community Secondary School gym. Coach Bill Rounis said even though his team had qualified for provincials just by reaching the Island final, that one extra win was a big one. “We still needed to make sure we continue to play

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Woodlands Eagles player Ksenia Malenica bumps the ball as teammate Ana Chaves is also involved at the Woodlands gym Friday.

well,” he said. “Winning the Islands was part of it, too, it wasn’t just making it to the B.C.s. We’re on the right track.”

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Clips, Caps meet again ◆ From /32 Billy Faust was the winning goalie, needing to make only 17 saves as his teammates totally stymied the offensively capable Capitals. “In the D zone we finished our checks pretty well and the defence as a whole used the glass to get the puck out really well and the forwards got on it and got it down to the other [end],” said Josh Phillips, Clippers defenceman. On Sunday the

Express came out energized and built up a 4-1 lead that proved insurmountable. Andrew Gladiuk, Luke Gordon and Kyle Kramer scored for Nanaimo and Chris Eiserman suffered the loss in goal. GAME ON … The Clippers play the Capitals this Wednesday (Nov. 23) in a 7 p.m. game in Duncan, then host the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday (Nov. 26) at Frank Crane Arena. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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AAAA Island championships and had just enough in the tank to reach the final against G.P. Vanier. Getting to that match meant an automatic berth in provincials, which coach Dave Nelson said was definitely nice to see. “Especially for the Grade 12s, being their last year, they want to finish on the right note,” he said. Jamie Bassett and Rachel Vanstone were all-stars. Up in Courtenay, the NDSS girls won a five-set marathon match against the host Isfeld Ice to reach the Island senior AAA girls’ final. “They showed a lot of heart,” said Kyla Nichol, one of the Islanders coaches. “It was over two hours of volleyball, a long game, but they pushed through and won it and that was the big one.” Asha Parhar and Paige Milner were all-stars. Provincials start Dec. 1 around the province. To read an expanded version of this article, visit www. nanaimobulletin.com.

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been a lot of hard work and sweat from other [NDSS] teams to get us to this point,” said Stevenson. Friday’s semifinal win will serve the Isles well. NDSS had to prevail in a game that they led just 6-0 after a snowy first half. Coaches and team leaders kept the Islanders focused. “We told the players, keep your heads in the game, keep the intensity up, keep trying, keep working hard and the runs will pop,” said Brody Uddenberg, who scored two touchdowns. Harb Thach scored the game’s first major on a fumble recovery. In the second half, ND kept pounding away, with Jacob Cheng and Dustin Wall also scoring TDs. NDSS will face the Howe Sound Sounders on the mainland in the Bob Ackles Cup; look for schedule information next issue. “It feels awesome to get this far,” Uddenberg said. “We deserve it.”

TIER 2 VARSITY team defeats Timberline 3414 in snow bowl. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

Coach Nate Stevenson said it’s every kid’s dream to play in a snowstorm. The Nanaimo District Islanders did that and now they have a chance to make another dream come true. The NDSS Islanders won what might have been the biggest game in the history of the school’s football program on Friday at Merle Logan Field, a 34-14 victory over the Timberline Wolves. It means ND will play for B.C.’s Tier 2 varsity championship this coming weekend. “We’re as far as we’ve ever been as a team and this program, so there’s

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Vancouver Island University’s basketball teams were three of four on the road this past weekend. The Mariner men began the weekend with a 84-68 loss to the Douglas Royals, then scored an 86-55 victory over the Columbia Bible College Bearcats the next day. VIU’s women’s team, meanwhile, crushed both its opponents. The M’s defeated the Royals 94-39 on Friday evening and then clobbered Columbia 113-47 the next day. VIU’s basketball teams play just one game each this coming weekend, visiting the Camosun Chargers on Saturday (Nov. 26).

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hen the family circle is broken by loss, the holidays can be a time some people are not looking forward to. Nanaimo Community Hospice Society tries to ease that pain through opportunities to honour a lost loved one. The Gathering to Remember takes place Dec. 4 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 100 Chapel St. It’s an afternoon of music, inspirational readings and candlelight remembrance to honour and celebrate the lives

of those whose memories people hold close in their hearts. “We believe by creating that kind of a moment for them, they can include the other pieces of the holiday as well,” said Wendy Pratt, hospice executive director. “It supports the community by allowing people who have suffered a loss over the last year – or want to remember their loved one every year – to remember in a special way.” Hospice also hosts Celebrate a Life at Woodgrove Centre from Dec. 2-18. People can write the name of a loved one on a memory

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Pratt said while Celebrate a Life is a fundraiser, it’s more of an opportunity to create awareness of hospice programs and allow people to remember and celebrate “The whole family will come to remember grandma and put her name on the tree,” she said. “They’ll remember that hospice helped them and they want to give something back while honouring the memory of their loved one. And you don’t have to make a donation to participate.” New this year to the hospice celebration is the Canadian Country Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at

the Port Theatre. It features Duane Steel, Jake Mathews, Samanatha King, Pear and Gary Fjellgaard. “We wanted to bring something more to the Celebrate a Life event and having the joy of a Christmas concert seemed just the right thing,” said Pratt. The Celebrate a Life trees will be moved to the Port Theatre from Woodgrove for the concert. Nanaimo Community Hospice is at 1729 Boundary Ave. For more information on its programs, please call 250-758-8857 or go to www. nanaimohospice.com.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Christmas in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo Lions’s Santa Parade is a big part of the holiday celebrations taking place in downtown Nanaiamo. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Christmas arrives downtown You can feel it in the air – Christmas is coming. Building on the successful holiday season of last year, the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association is putting together an old fashioned style Christmas that will surely lighten the hearts and imaginations of all those who experience it. From the new Santa’s workshop in the lobby of the Nanaimo Museum and horsedrawn trolleys traversing downtown streets, to Festival of Trees taking place for the first time in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, this holiday season is set to deliver a downtown holiday season like never before. The exciting launch takes place on Saturday, (Nov. 26) at 9:30 a.m. with Santa and his elves flying into the harbour on board a Harbour Air float plane. Santa then leads his adoring fans to the official opening and ribbon cutting at his workshop in the lobby of the museum. At 1 p.m., Santa takes his rightful place in the Nanaimo Lion’s Santa Parade that winds along Victoria Crescent, up Commercial Street and finishes on Front Street.

Following the parade, Santa will be available for photos and Christmas wishes in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre until 4 p.m. Santa’s workshop in the museum offers a central gathering place for the public to enjoy Christmas treats, hot chocolate and crafts, have their gifts wrapped by donation (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting Dec. 8), and have photos taken with Santa. Also new this year is horse-drawn trolley rides, compliments of the DNBIA, which take place the first three Saturdays in December from noon to 4 p.m. The trolley will have pick up and drop off spots throughout downtown including Commercial Street and the Old City Quarter. Christmas activities in the Old City Quarter this year include the Light Up A Life campaign, which raises food donations for Haven Society, a Downtown/Old City Quarter Artwalk and two concerts by Allison Crowe (one in St. Andrew’s United Church on Wesley Street Dec. 10 and a free outdoor performance in the Mews Dec. 22). For more information, please visit www. dnbia.ca or call 250-754-8141.

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Finale bids 2011 a fond farewell I THIS YEAR’S countdown takes place at 10 p.m.

For those wanting to say goodbye to 2011 and welcome 2012, Finale takes place Dec. 31 at Beban Park Recreational Centre with a few changes to the family event. Finale kicks off at 5 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m. instead of the usual countdown at midnight. “We’ve always had a countdown at 10 p.m. for families with young children and a lot of people leave right after that,” said Teresa Harwood, recreation coordinator. “And when starting at 7 p.m., we lost a lot of families with pre-school children who couldn’t stay late.” Finale will still have an 8 p.m. countdown for the younger children, and then a New Year’s Eve countdown at 10 p.m. Entertainment includes magic with the Illusion Enter tainment Group, music with the Braeden Marshal Band, Pur ple Pirates children’s entertainers and the Vibe Dancers.

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Families can say good bye to 2011 and usher in the new year during parks, recreation and culture’s Finale celebration at Beban Park Social Centre.

Tickets are $25 for a family of four, or $10 per person. For more information, please go to www.nanaimo. ca or call 250-756-5200. Meanwhile, anyone who

can’t spend the holidays in New York City, parks, recreation and culture is bringing New York to Nanaimo. Staff at Beban Park are busy transforming the cen-

tre into a Winter Wonderland over the holidays. This year’s theme at Frank Crane Arena is Rockefeller Center featuring ‘loonie’ skate sessions Dec. 26-30 with complimentary skate and helmet rentals. Skate times include Boxing Day (Dec. 26) from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Dec. 27-30 from 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 7:45-9:30 p.m. For those who prefer wet holiday fun, parks, recreation and culture hosts a series of special events including Space Explorer Saturday (Nov. 26) from 10 a.m. to noon at Beban Pool, and Happy Holidaze Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) from 2-4 p.m. at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Special holiday swims also take place at the NAC Dec. 26 and Jan. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. And what would winter holidays be with out camping – parks and rec style? Both the Winter Chill Camp for children ages five to 10, and XploreSportz Camp (seven to 12 years old) run Dec 19-22 at Beban Park. Participants must preregister at ireg.nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5200.

Singing Christmas Tree lights up for 19th year After 18 years, ET Family Church’s Singing Christmas Tree is a holiday tradition for many mid-Island families. The chuch’s 19th production takes place Dec 9-11 and Dec. 16-18 with 7 p.m. nightly shows and 4 p.m. matinees on the Saturdays and Sundays. This year’s drama production – with its seven metre tree holding more than 50 choir members – is In the Nick of Time. It tells the story of Nicholas, a man who lives in dark and troubling times. He wants to help others, but is torn by the fact that doing so has led to prison time in the past. When he encounters people who really need his help, will he turn a blind eye, or will he do what he knows is right? Free tickets are available at ET Family Church, 1300 Princess Royal Ave., The Buzz Coffee House, 1-1415 Uplands Dr. and Tia Mei’s Café, 741 Third St. Tickets guarantee a seat

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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For all the fun and excitement most Nanaimo residents experience over the holidays, there are those suffering, not knowing where their next meal is coming from. For those, there is the Christmas Hamper Program. Also known as Hamperville, the program was developed in 2004 by the Salvation Army and Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank to help the less fortunate of Nanaimo. Run 100 per cent by volunteers, the program accepts food and cash donations to help the hungry. Until Dec. 22, a dedicated team of almost 300 volunteers will be answering calls, collecting and sorting food, and assembling hampers. Last year Hamperville collected more than 53,000 kilograms of non-perishable food and enough cash donations to purchase $40,000 worth of fresh food including chickens, hams, oranges, potatoes, carrots, bread, milk, cheese and eggs. Volunteers distributed 2,000 hampers, helping 4,200 people and this year the need is even greater. All funding comes from community efforts and hunger in the community remains high. Jim Duddridge, program publicity coordinator, said people are generous in a time of giving. “What we gather usually sees the Salvation Army and Loaves and Fishes through January and February which are generally slow times in terms of donations,” he said. “It’s vital to be able to pass food on to them.” Many people visit the food bank and community meal program to meet the basic need of food. The Christmas Hamper Program is at 867 Bruce Ave. For more information, please call 250-591-8650, e-mail christmas.hampers@hotmail.com or visit www.hampervillenanaimo.org. The website has a continually updated list of most wanted items for the hampers.

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Winter Harp returns to the Port Theatre Dec. 10 with an afternoon and evening show. The performance has become a holiday tradition for many Nanaimo residents.

Christmas comes alive at Port The Port Theatre is celebrating the Christmas season with some old favourites and new performances sure to become holiday traditions. Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Café Nov. 29 – 7 p.m. McLean is one of Canada’s most beloved storytellers and a best-selling author. Special musical guest is Hawksley Workman. Vancouver Island Symphony Dec. 3 – 7:30 p.m. A Brassy Christmas The Beacon Hill Brass quintet, led by Stevan Paranosic, principal trumpet, is joined by the Malaspina Choir. The theatre will be filled to the rafters with joyful sounds of festive music. Enjoy entertainment in the lobby prior to the show. The Nylons Christmas Show Dec. 8 – 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with The Nylons featuring seasonal favourites in a vibrant concert that also includes their classics The

Lion Sleeps Tonight, Silhouettes, Up On The Roof as well as selections from their new CD Skin. Winter Harp Dec. 10 – 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Complete with medieval instruments and an imaginative flair, this band of medieval minstrels creates an atmosphere of serenity and provides a magical escape to get you into the holiday spirit. Christmas Eve in Scotland Dec. 11 – 2:30 p.m. Who can resist tapping a toe to a rollicking reel, feeling a sense of warmth with a Celtic love ballad, or fighting back a tear on hearing a haunting lament on the pipes? Close to 100 Brigadoon Dance Academy performers will grace the Port Theatre stage accompanied by guest pipers and drummers. Christmas with the Rat Pack Dec. 12 – 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of good music, good fun and tom-foolery portrayed exactly like

the originators did so many years ago. Re-live Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin through the Legends of Rock and Roll. I t ’s A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 16 – 7:30 p.m. Tempo Dance offers a unique presentation of a true classic, based on the Charles M. Schulz Emmy award winning version of a television special. Dancers of all ages perform all disciplines of dance to including ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Canadian Country Christmas Dec. 19 – 7:30 p.m. Nanaimo Community Hospice presents a great evening of country hits and Christmas classics in this multi-artist acoustic concert for the whole family featuring Duane Steel, Jake Mathews, Pear, Gary Fjellgaard and Samantha King. For more information, please go to www.porttheatre.com or call 250754-8550.

SPCA Christmas campaign houses homeless pets Nanaimo and District SPCA is hoping the holidays and beyond will be merry for some homeless animals. The shelter is hosting its second annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas campaign beginning Friday (Nov. 25) until Dec. 24 with a goal to adopt 150 animals. More than 100 animals wee adopted in last year’s inaugural campaign. Leon Davis, shelter manager, said there has been a significant increase in animals being dropped off and staff is hoping to raise as much money as possible for those animals not adopted during the campaign. Fundraising opportunities includes pet photos with Santa Claus Dec. 4 from noon to 2 p.m. at Bosleys Pet Food Plus at 6894 Island Hwy., in Dickinson Crossing. Country Club Centre is also holding photo sessions for pets and Santa Dec. 5-6 from 5-7:30 p.m. with pro-

ceeds going to the SPCA. The public can view adoptable cats and kittens at Bosleys at Dickinson Crossing, Pine Tree Square and University Village. Adoptions require a completed application and an interview with an SPCA representative. “It is of paramount importance to us that we ensure that pets are not adopted to be given as gifts, but only with the intention to provide them with suitable and loving forever homes,” said Davis. “It has to be a family decision and we like to meet the entire family. “We don’t want it to be a surprise that is cute on Christmas Day and then reality sets in. Adopting a pet requires dedication and responsibility.” Nanaimo and District SPCA is at 2200 Labieux Rd. For more information, please call 250-758-8444.

There’s a little bit of something for everyone at Country Club Centre this Christmas. It all kicks off with a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus Sunday (Nov. 27) from 9:30-11 a.m. Participants can enjoy activities including Christmas crafts, a juggler and magician, strolling minstrels and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the lotto booth. All proceeds benefit the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. Children are invited to visit Santa’s video advent calendar for a special ‘caring and sharing’ message from Santa each day from Dec. 1 to Dec. 25 at www. countryclubcentre.com. Santa is available for photos Mondays to Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and starting Dec. 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday photo sessions are 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Other events include Sharing the Spirit of Christmas, Dec. 14 from 1-5 p.m., grandparents night Dec. 14 from 5-7:30 p.m. and music featuring the B.C. Boys Choir, Camerata Singers and Island Bel Canto Singers For more times and dates on Christmas events, please go to www.countryclubcentre.com.

North Town Centre busy over holidays Nanaimo North Town Centre is celebrating the holiday season with festive music and fun for the entire family. Children and the young at heart can visit Santa, get their photo taken with him and enjoy some homemade cookies throughout the Christmas holidays. Fridays in December mean festive music at the mall with a number of performances including the VanIsle Fiddlers, Camerata Singers and Merville Mennonite Choir. Please go to www.nanaimonorth.com for times and dates. Dec. 11 is the Winter Wonderland Kids Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with photos with Frosty the Snowman, face painting, art projects and more. All proceeds from the day go the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.

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Christmas in Nanaimo

Festival of Trees now downtown One of central Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite holiday traditions, the Festival of Trees, truly captures the holiday spirit. The 17th annual fundraiser for Vancouver Island University student scholarships, awards and bursaries has moved from the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cafeteria to larger quarters at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Visitors can immerse themselves in the magic as the Dodd Narrows Room hallway comes alive with festive trees and decorations that will delight people of all ages. Everyone can enjoy the spectacular live entertainment, holiday treats and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tired of that scraggly Charlie Brown tree in your house, or are looking for a spectacular Christmas tree for the office, the Festival of Trees, has the perfect solution. Amber Harris, and her team at JBD Design, has created a limited number of professionally-decorated trees available for purchase on a first-come first-served basis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year Amber and

Old-fashioned Christmas takes a peek into history The public is invited to experience an old-fashioned family Christmas at the Nanaimo Museum Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring Christmas carols, crafts, storytelling and treats, children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the young at heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can enjoy playing with toys that were popular 100 years ago and make their own whirligig and paper doll to take home. Christmas storytelling

by Anne Royle takes place at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Visitors are also encouraged to join in singing classic Christmas carols from 1-3 p.m., led by vocalist Arvon Brunt. Museum admission is free in December, with a donation to the Nanaimo Food Bank. For more information, please go to www.nanaimomuseum.ca.

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Woodgrove Centre is all about the sounds of the season over Christmas. From a Singing Christmas Tree to musical performances by school groups, community choral groups, and a variety of other musical performers, Woodgrove adds a festive holiday atmosphere to the shopping experience. And on a musical theme, charity gift wrapping supports the Nanaimo Child Development Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Drummer Fund. The mall is giving away giving one free, professional 5X7 photo (per sitting) with Santa Claus the entire time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here, as well as receipt collection draws for Woodgrove Centre gift cards equal to the amount a customer spends (up to $1,000 per entrant). Children can deposit their letter to Santa in the special mailbox with all letters sent straight off to the North Pole.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, November 22, 2011

christmas IN NANAIMO SANTA’S ARRIVAL - December 4th Santa’s Workshop on a Harbour Plane and Lion’s Club Parade

(Nanaimo Museum) 10:00am — Santa and Mrs. with ClausSanta Arrive Photos Harbourfront ﬂoat plane launch Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22* from 3-7 pm 2, 9 & 16 from pm 10:30 - 12:30pm —Friday, MeetDec. Santa and Mrs.3-7 Claus Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 & 17 from 10am - 5 pm Santas *Saturdays Workshopare 43Pet commercial Street Photos with Santa 1:00pm — Lion’s Club Santa Parade *Thursday, Dec. 22 from 1-5 pm *Friday, Dec. 23 Commercial is photo pick up only Victoria Crescent and Street

SANTA’Sby WORKSHOP Gift Wrapping Donation 26th Thursday, Starting Dec. 8, 15 November & 22* from 12-7 pm Tuesday to Saturday - 7:00pm Friday, Dec. 9, 16 &12:00 23* from 12-7 pm Saturday, Dec. 10 & 17 12:00 from 10- am - 5 pm Fridays 9:00pm

*Thursday & Friday, Dec. 22 and 23 from 12 - 5 pm

PICTURES WITH SANTA Christmas Horse Drawn Trolley December 9thRides - 18th Saturday, December 3, 10 & 17 from 12 - 4 pm Pets only — Thursdays 3:00 - 7:00pm Throughout Downtown People only — Fridays 5:00By - 9:00pm Donation People only — Saturdays Noon - 4:00pm

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