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What you need to know about the Great Race
◆ The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race, the key attraction for the Nanaimo Marine Festival, is on Sunday (July 24).
◆ The Sail Past On Wheels Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (July 23) showcases many of the race participants. This year’s
theme is the 100th anniversary of St. John Ambulance.
◆ Sunday’s race gets started at 11 a.m. from the water just off Maffeo Sutton Park.
◆ Racers follow a 58-kilometre course to the finish line at Departure Bay beach. The fastest finishers will reach the beach and ring the bell in just over an hour.
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Jeff Corsie of V.I. Signs hangs Nanaimo Marine Festival banners under the events pavilion at Maffeo Sutton Park Monday.
Tubbers’ race spirit unsinkable
BY GREG SAKAKITHE NEWS BULLETIN
It’s the toughest test of tubbing anywhere, which iswhy it’s known as the Great Race.
The Great International World Championship Bath-tub Race takes place Sunday (July 24) from Nanaimoharbour to Departure Bay Beach.
Last year’s event was one of the most challenging ever. With the choppiest race-day seas in a decade, only one-third of the tubbers managed to stay afloat.
“We didn’t have all that many finish,” said BillMcGuire, Loyal NanaimoBathtub Society com-modore. “A lot of peoplesay, ‘I guess it’ll mean you’ve got less tubsthis year.’ Actually, it’salways worked out inthe past that if we have a
real tough year, the following year we get more tubsbecause people say, ‘I can do that.’”
One of the tubbers who was sunk last year wasNanaimo’s Jaime Garcia, who was on the ocean for two hours before capsizing near the Winchelsea Islands.
“This year I’ve got a spare motor, spare gas tank, everything. There’s no way I’m not finishing this race,” he said.
He’s entered the great race eight times, finishing only once, the 2008 race in which he was second in themodified class. Since then he’s souped up his vessel to super-mod and the possibility of winning keeps himcoming back every year.
“You ask yourself, ‘what the heck am I doing out here in the middle of this, in this little boat, getting slammed by waves, going through waves?’ You just get beat up,” Garcia said. “It’s in the spirit of competi-tion that you’re doing it.”
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www.nanaimobulletin.com NEWS Thursday, July 21, 2011 Nanaimo News Bulletin 3
BY TOBY GORMANTHE NEWS BULLETIN
The cat is back and that has some residents near East Wellington Road concerned.
On Friday, Aaron Froats was visiting his parents’ house and saw a cougar near the edge of a newly hayed field on Durnin Road at about 2:45 p.m.
“It wasn’t a concern to me at all,” said Froats. “It was just in the back of a field cruising along by itself. I got a good look at it for about 15 seconds as it was minding its own business then it just scooted off into the bush.”
It’s not far from where 18-year-old Erin Laberge came across a cougar near Mountain View Elementary School while riding her bike two weeks ago.
Fortunately, Laberge had the knowledge to face the cat and scare it off after it began following her, but some residents say the cat is overstaying its welcome.
Debbie Remillard has had issues with cougars in the area before and said a lingering predator has too much potential to do damage.
“We had a cougar kill one of our calfs a few years ago and it also took our neighbour’s geese. At that point in time the cougar had also been killing dogs and cats in the Jingle Pot area,” she said. “Everyone out here knows there are cougars around all the time, it’s just the fact that people aren’t getting warnings.”
The cougar has yet to attack anything but
natural prey. The area along the Millstone River serves as a wildlife corridor that attracts both predators and prey.
Conservation officer Steve Ackles, who responded to the cougar sighting called in by Remillard, said the best thing residents who live
in areas cougars frequent is to educate themselves on what to do if they come across one.
“What [Laberge] did was exactly what she was supposed to do and the cougar disengaged, which is what it was supposed to do,” said Ackles. “The area where the complaint came from is a rural area and the cougar, if it’s the same one, is not emaciated and is not showing any signs of unusual behaviour. If it goes after livestock or if someone sees it and it looks emaciated, we’ll definitely take it out of the area. But this particular cat was headed into the bush in a rural area outside city limits and showed no unusual signs.”
Remillard said knowing the cat is close by is putting “everybody on edge.”
With children, pets and livestock all in the area, she feels warnings should be issued to residents so they can take measures to protect their animals and families. She also expressed concern the animal was brazen enough to venture into an area in daylight, where just a few minutes before noisy machinery had been operating.
“All we ask for is a warning so we know. It doesn’t matter if it’s five times a summer. I walk my dog up that road three or four times a week and if I didn’t know there was a cougar, I wouldn’t be watching for one.”
Ackles said Remillard made the right move by reporting the cat, but that doesn’t necessarily mean conservation officers will automatically track the predator and remove it.
“We’re not necessarily coming out if it’s in a wildlife corridor and it hasn’t done anything wrong,” said Ackles. “If it does go after livestock, if it is obviously sick, if it has ventured into a part of the city where there is no safe return to its habitat, or if it is too close to a school, we’ll definitely take it out of the area.”
Residents who see a cougar or any other animal of concern can call 1-877-952-7277 to advise conservation officers.
Ackles said knowing what to do if confronted by a predatory animal is important for both the person’s and animal’s welfare.
Information on what to do if confronted by a cougar can be found on the province’s website at www.env.gov.bc.ca.
Cougar sightings spark concernsIf you meet a cougar:
◆ Never approach a cou-gar. Cougars normally avoid confrontation, but are unpredictable;
◆ Always give a cougar an avenue of escape;
◆ Stay calm and talk to the cougar in a confident voice;
◆ Make yourself look big;
◆ Do not turn and run. Try to back away from the animal slowly and don’t make any sudden move-ments;
◆ Pick up children or pets off the ground;
If a cougar acts aggres-sively:
◆ Arm yourself with a branch or other weapon, throw rocks and speak loudly and firmly. Con-vince it you are not prey;
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A cougar, similar to this one photographed in the Comox Valley, was spotted near East Wel-lington Road and Mountain View Elementary School in recent weeks.
Rural resident says public should get warnings when big cats spotted in neighbourhoods
“Everyone out here knows there are cougars around, it’s just the fact that people aren’t getting warnings.
RCMP are warning residents in central Nanaimo to lock their doors and windows and be aware of strangers in the neighbourhood.
Seven break-ins on Townsite Road, Pryde Avenue and Rosehill, Cadogan and Hunter streets were reported since July 1.
Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokes-man, said some of the break-ins occurred in the afternoon with t h i e v e s e n t e r i n g through backyards and open windows.
“ We ’ r e p r o b a b l y talking young males between the ages of 14 and 17 who might blend in with the sur-roundings,” he said. “They’re being quite brazen about it, show-ing a lot of confidence. Residents have to be extremely wary of peo-ple in the neighbour-hood who stand out.”
Small items, includ-ing jewelry and cash, appear to be targeted.
“They’re not taking any big, bulky items so these are kids probably on bikes or on foot car-rying backpacks,” said O’Brien. “When you get a rash of these inci-dents, it’s generally the same people working an area.”
O’Brien said anyone seeing a suspicious per-son should report it to police, or at least moni-tor the situation.
“It might be nothing, or it might be the piece of information police need to catch those responsible,” he said.
Anyone with infor-mation is asked to c o n t a c t N a n a i m o RCMP or Crime Stop-pers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestop-pers.com.
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BY TOBY GORMANTHE NEWS BULLETIN
Lantzville council is willing to back off legal proceedings if a stub-born landowner found in non-compliance of zoning bylaws agrees to co-operate.
Last month, the dis-trict served Compas-sion Farm owner Dirk Becker with le gal notice for operating agricultural activi-ties on his one-hectare property zoned as resi-dential and for home-based business.
The original com-plaint from a neighbour last October stemmed from odours from manure piles, commer-cial traffic and other bylaw infractions.
O n We d n e s d a y, Lantzville Mayor Colin Haime said the district would postpone legal
proceedings if Becker agrees to a number of compromises.
“The issue from the start has been about the effect on the neigh-bours, it hasn’t been about the production of food. We want to mit-igate the smell side of things and also the con-cern over well water. We’re addressing the issues and concerns of the neighbours,” said Haime.
Ful ly composted materials would be permitted, said Haime, adding that Becker sell-ing his produce on or off his property isn’t the issue. It’s the mate-rials and disturbances caused to neighbours in the food-growing process that is being addressed.
Becker has refused to purchase a temporary use permit from the dis-trict, established ear-lier this year by council to address similar zon-ing non-compliance.
Haime said Becker has also opted not to address council to help identify what he believes are the key barriers to make his operation work.
“The biggest problem I have ... is to say we did not participate,” said Becker. “They say we have made no effort and that is simply untrue. We participated the first moment they had an open house ... then we participated in a half-day workshop. For
them to say we haven’t participated and have refused any initiatives when we haven’t done one particular thing, to appear for 10 min-utes cap-in-hand before council, is reprehen-sible.”
In the meantime, council is in the process of amending its zoning bylaw to include urban gardening that would permit urban gardens in Lantzville to be the greater of 600 square metres or 30 per cent of the property. Becker is farming about 40 per cent of his property.
A committee on the subject was struck by council to look into the best solution. It is expected to report back to council on Sept. 16.
In its letter to Becker, council identi f ied other options he could pursue, which include applying to have his land included in the Ag ricultural Land Reserve; apply to the district to have his property rezoned; or reconsider a temporary use permit.
“In the absence of any action or attempt to bring the property into compliance under these conditions or any other of his avenues it leaves the district in a position where we’ll have to seriously con-sider moving ahead with regards to the legal process,” said Haime.
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BY RACHEL STERNTHE NEWS BULLETIN
Men struggling with addiction can access an affordable treatment program this fall thanks to a part-nership between two Nanaimo non-profit organizations.
The Nanaimo and District Surf-side Society and Nanaimo Region John Howard Society are part-nering to create the Vancouver Island Therapeutic Community program.
“I’m quite excited,” said Leslee
Banks, Surfside Society chair-woman.
The four-month residential sub-stance abuse program for men focuses on peer support and accountabil-ity, which involves group therapy sessions and the development of indepen-dent living and interper-sonal skills. People can refer themselves or be referred by other agen-cies.
France Tellier, director of programs for the John Howard Society, said it teaches people how to identify thinking errors and helps them understand what took them down the road of addiction so they can
change their behaviour.The four-month program will
have a bigger impact than Surf-side’s current 42-day, because the longer a per-son stays in a recovery program, the longer they stay clean and sober.
“We hope it’s going to stop the revolving door of treatment,” said Tel-lier.
Affordability is a key component designed for low-income individu-als.
“Both agencies have the belief that there needs to be addiction treatment in Nanaimo that is affordable,” said Tellier. “There is private treatment, but
most people can’t afford that.”Surfside’s existing program for
men at Surfside Recovery House on Rosstown Road has operated since 1985. It ends this September as the new therapeutic program begins.
Banks said the alumni program at recovery house, which involves former clients holding weekly meetings to support and encour-age current participants, will con-tinue.
Banks said Surfside wanted to expand the program and partner with the John Howard Society to access their experience in thera-peutic programming. Like many other non-profits, Surfside has also struggled with funding issues due to cutbacks.
Under the new co-operativemodel, the John Howard Societywill handle staffing and the pro-gram.
Details are still being discussed,but Surfside hopes existing staffwill transition to work in the ther-apeutic program.
Surfside will continue to own thefacility and remain a non-profitcharity in charge of improvingthe facility.
Both organizations are seekingdonations to upgrade the house.To donate, please call Banks at 250-714-4359 or Tellier at 250-754-1266.
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Crews jump on fire near school
Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to a grass fire Tuesday at about 1:20 p.m. in the field adjacent to Quarterway Elementary School.
Rick Kwasnecha, fire inspector, said several teenagers were seen by nearby residents prior to the fire being reported.
The fire, which was about five metres by 16 metres and located on a small hill that runs along Townsite Road, did not threaten any struc-tures and was quickly extinguished.
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Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder dis-cusses the NDP’s next four years as official Opposition in Ottawa at the Wednesday (July 27) meeting of the Green Drinks environmental group.
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BY CHRIS BUSHTHE NEWS BULLETIN
Finning Canada’s unionized employees are holding the line at sales and service outlets across B.C.
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted Friday to stay out on strike after rejecting Finning’s latest contract offer.
The strike affects 700 employees at 25 Finning locations across B.C., including Nanaimo where 10 sales and service technicians have been off the job since the strike started June 22.
The most recent offer from the company was made after mediation ended July 7.
Subcontracting, statutory holidays on modi-fied shifts, wages and the duration of a new contract remain the main hurdles in getting an agreement.
Stan Pickthall, union spokesman, said in a
press release Friday that the union member-ship agreed to a wage freeze in 2009 during the economic recession.
“Now times are different. Finning recently reported record profits for the first quarter of 2011,” Pickthall said.
Both sides say they are available to go back to the bargaining table, but no new negotiations are scheduled.
Jeff Wuite, Finning spokesman, said the company believes it presented a fair offer in a four-year contract and is disappointed it was rejected.
“We’re prepared to go back to the table any second right now, but unfortunately at this point there are no plans for further bargain-ing,” Wuite said.
Equipment sales and financial services are available at all Finning facilities and parts orders are being accepted.
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ICBC reports that every year in B.C., an average of 117 people die and 1,400 are sent to hospital because of distracted driving. It can be as dangerous as driving drunk.
That’s because when we’re distracted, we’re less likely to notice potential hazards, like vehicles turning or pulling out from a driveway, or pedestrians and cyclists around us, or debris on the road.
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The fun at Marine Fest is spreading.
The street fair in downtown Nanaimo returns with pancakes, bouncy castles and rac-ing waiters.
Commercial Street will be filled with a carnival atmosphere Friday and Saturday (July 22-23), as mer-chants bring their wares to the sidewalk and entertainment roams the closed street.
The street fair opens at 9 a.m. with a pan-cake breakfast from the Cedar Lions and a magic show. It’s the start of a day filled with music and chil-dren’s entertainment.
“We’re hoping peo-ple will explore the downtown area while they’re here,” said Mark Corbett, Down-town Nanaimo BIA spokesman.
The mainstage near Te r m i n a l Ave nu e on Commercial fea-tures performances by Nanaimo Concert Band, Naked Grapes, Alli Sunshine and the Blue Sparrows and more. A Kids Zone features bouncy cas-tles and a fun swing, a small carnival ride set up in Diana Krall Plaza.
Long-time residents may remember the Egg Toss and Waiter’s Race contest, which return this year.
The street fair was discontinued several years ago, but urging and hard work from downtown merchants, including Bonnie But-ler of Island Smoke Shop, saw the event return.
The street fair is intended to comple-ment the activities at Maffeo Sutton Park, said Corbett.
The park is ground zero for the Marine Festival and features music at Lions Pavil-ion, food vendors and the traditional Bavarian Garden (for
a schedule of enter-tainers, please see our What’s On calendar).
In addition to their safety duties on the water during Sun-day’s Bathtub Race, the Canadian Forces will have four ships
– HMCS Nanaimo, Brandon, Edmonton and Whitehorse – on display at the cruise ship terminal. HMCS Nanaimo will be open to the public 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
Also on Saturday,
a 442 Squadron Cor-morant helicopterfrom CFB Comox willperform a demonstra-tion at noon and armyreserve units will havedisplays and recruitingbooths in the park.
The 5th Field Regi-ment Artillery willmark the official startof Sunday’s race byfiring its 105 mm how-itzer.
The Sail Past onWheels Fun Paradewinds down Fitzwil-liam Street to BastionStreet and proceedsalong Front Street,beginning at 10:30a.m. on Saturday. Theparade features the100th anniversary ofSt. John Ambulanceas its theme.
Saturday’s festivi-ties wrap up with theQuality Foods Festivalof Light, the annualfireworks display overNanaimo harbour,beginning at about 10p.m.
Departure Bay beach,the finish line for theGreat Race on Sunday,will also have displays,activities for kids andfood vendors.
For more informa-tion, please visit www.bathtubbing.com orpick up the BathtubSpecial Edition pub-lished with Tuesday’sNews Bulletin.
Expect road closuresStreet closures are part of every Marine
Festival to help maximize the fun space.For the Bathtub Days Street Fair, Commercial
Street, from Terminal Avenue to Bastion Street, as well as connecting lanes Skinner Street, Museum Way and Wharf Street, will be closed Friday and Saturday (July 22-23) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vehicles must be moved prior to street closure in the morning.
The Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade on Saturday will see closure of the parade route – Fitzwilliam Street, Bastion Street, Front Street and Comox Road – plus feeder streets from 6 a.m. to noon.
During the fireworks, Newcastle Avenue will be closed, as will Dawes, Bryden, Mount Benson and Rosehill streets between Newcastle and Steward avenues. Sections of Cliff, Skinner, Wallace and Front streets and Comox Road will also be closed from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Unlike previous years, Departure Bay Road will not be closed but traffic control will be in effect. Nanaimo Transit will offer shuttle services to some events. For full road closure information, please visit www.nanaimo.ca.
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There’s no such thing as smooth sailing in a tub, even when the weather is clement. The tiny boats have to go far enough out to sea that there’s no hiding from the waves.
“All the tubbers say the same thing,” McGuire said. “If the wind doesn’t get you slapping you in the face going up, it’s smacking you in the head coming back.”
Spectators don’t get to see all those off-shore adventures, but the event is still surprisingly fan-friendly for a boat race. At the start line in Nanaimo harbour, there will be a lot of tubs and only a little bit of space.
“When you’ve got 40 or 50 tubs out there and they’re all heading out of the harbour, it’s really exciting to see,” said McGuire. “You’re always looking for the Silver Plunger winner, which is the first tub to go down, and there always seems to be one or two of those right away.”
Most of the fanfare is at the end of the race, an hour or two later depending on conditions. Spectators line the beach to cheer the tubbers as they motor in to shore, find their land legs and stumble up to the finish-line bell.
“I get goosebumps right now just thinking about it,” Garcia said. “It’s a feeling of accomplishment, it’s a feeling like no other.”
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PURE SILLINESSWet and wild fun at Sunday’s 27th annual Silly Boat Regatta
LEFT: The Vancouver Island Dyslexia Association team modified its paddlewheel propulsion plan mid-race, with two team members keeping the wheel moving by hand. BELOW: The Oxy Pub Shooters sport some stylish hairdos while enjoying the day’s races.
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ABOVE: A pair of paddlers for the Tofino Air team found Sunday’s race con-ditions just ducky,
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There are many ways government can spend our tax dollars badly – and many ways to spend them well.
Would the B.C. government spend our money wisely if it launched a campaign about our health, to teach us something we should already know?
Don’t answer too quickly, because the answer could be yes.
The first winner of the Healthy Families BC contest, Sandy Gravelle of Nanaimo, correctly answered a question posed by the Ministry of Health.
“How much sodium, represented in cups of salt, does the average British Columbian consume each year?”
The correct answer is 11, the ministry revealed. To stay healthy, it added, we need less than five.
We consume, on average, twice as much sodium as our bodies need, which can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease and stroke.
Most of us have at least a vague idea that ingesting too much salt is bad for us. Many also realize that too much sugar carries its own risks, including increasing the odds of obesity, heart dis-ease, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are the largest causes of death and dis-ability in B.C., and are also a huge cost to the health-care system.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy diet takes willpower, diligence and knowl-edge.
Prepared food for sale often has dra-matically high salt and sugar content, because it makes the food taste better – and keeps you coming back for more.
Still, forewarned is forearmed and pub-lic health is at stake.
Even if you don’t win one of the prizes, you might register at http://healthyfami-liesbc.ca/communities/register.
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‘B.C.’s carbon tax doesn’t exempt industry, as critics sometimes claim.’
My summer road trip to the B.C. Interior began as soon as the Trans-Canada Highway reopened at Chilliwack. The crew had worked through the night to clear a mudslide studded with rocks the size of Smart cars, along with a couple of actual cars.
We headed up the historic canyon route from Hope to Yale to Cache Creek, the Fraser River still surg-ing a month after it should have settled back. At Ashcroft, river rafters bravely bobbed on the brown torrent.
The Williams Lake Stampede went ahead between rain showers, bull riders benefiting from soft conditions while barrel racers struggled.
We drove to Prince George and then Vanderhoof, the geographical centre of B.C., where the Nechako River looked ready to climb out of its banks. As we arrived, news came that all this thundering water had done its work, toppling a hydroelectric tower at Surrey, briefly closing the Trans-Canada Highway again.
One family member was unable to come down from Chetwynd for a visit. He was cut off by a stag-gering 16 washouts of Highway 97 north of Prince George in the Pine Pass, which winds through the Hart Range. This stretch of road has long been a contender for the most extreme mountain con-
ditions in B.C., but one night of torrential rain tore it up beyond anything seen in my lifetime.
This pass is the only road link from southern B.C. to the vast Northeast. The rains would keep coming around Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, disrupting farms, natural gas development, a coal mine and a wind farm with floods
and washouts.The transportation
ministry and its con-tractors had a winding track open through the Pine Pass construc-tion zone within days, an amazing effort to restore essential freight traffic into the region that has emerged as B.C.’s main economic engine. But reconstruc-tion will likely take the rest of the summer.
We were back in Victoria by the time the Fraser River finally crested at the Mission gauge after six weeks of high water, its latest peak since 1920.
During the trip, gasoline prices reached a high of $1.31, nudged up slightly by the latest increase in the carbon tax as well as political turmoil overseas. This is B.C.’s largely symbolic nod to the con-cern that extreme weather events are accelerating due to huge con-sumption of fossil fuels and emis-sions of greenhouse gases.
I’ve been careful not to make any sweeping statements about the evolving science of climate
change. But the sheer power of recent weather events, and the scars left by bark beetles and fires,are difficult to ignore.
Australia has just taken bolder steps than those of B.C., impos-ing a carbon tax on the country’s 500 largest carbon emitters. The government proposes to collect the revenues for three years and invest them in renewable energy, transition for coal and steel indus-tries and tax cuts for consumers who will have industrial carbon taxes passed on to them in the price of goods.
Then the Australian carbon tax is supposed to convert to an emis-sions trading system designed to push industry into a cleaner future.
B.C.’s carbon tax doesn’t exempt industry as its critics sometimes claim. The tax is imposed on all fuels used in industry, but hasn’t been extended to industrial pro-cess emissions.
By far the largest greenhouse gas source in B.C. remains vehicles, at around 40 per cent of the total.
***Another highlight of the trip
was the visible resurgence of the forest industry. May’s trade figures show B.C. lumber sales to China have surpassed the U.S. for the first time.
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Destruction of trees a disappointing move
To the Editor,My family and I are
shocked, disappointed and heart-broken over all the trees coming down in Nanaimo.
One of the areas is both sides of Dufferin Crescent and Bowen Road, across from Madrona Imaging.
Man is taking the habitat away from animals who’ve lived there for probably thousands of years. They’re now coming down into the city, confused, lost and some even angry.
People also need the trees and forests for a healthy, peaceful state of mind. They help with pollution.
If people need housing, we should build up, not out. And we should build housing for poor young families.
I’m wondering where the environmentalists are. Are they not working with the City of Nanaimo to keep a proper balance?
Lori WillcoxNanaimo
‘Progress’ definition needs to be updated
To the Editor,I have been thinking a lot
about two stories in the July 5 edition (Major project eyed in Cedar and City shares ideas on tackling sustainability).
The first article is about expanding the city’s population eastward into Cedar. This notion has been called ‘progress’ since the end
of the Second World War.The second article is about
the efforts necessary if we wish to take care of ourselves and our planetary home.
With 70 per cent of our greenhouse gas emissions (non-renewable fossil fuels) coming from transportation alone, the study commissioned by the city has established the fact we need to redesign the city so as to reduce the need for motor vehicles and to improve our public transportation system.
The problem is that if we continue to ‘progress’ in the same old way by spreading out the city even further, then we will only become less sustainable.
Thus ‘progress’ also means more pollution and less community, plus higher taxation required to support the ever-increasing roads, sewers, water lines, police, fire and ambulance services, to name a few.
Isn’t it time we defined progress to mean something like “the means by which we pay our bills and remain on planet earth for the foreseeable future”?
Ian GartshoreNanaimo
Consumption levels need to be restrained
To the Editor,Re: Industrialization’s posi-
tive influence witnessed every day, Letters, July 12.
The Earth is a finite, mate-rially bound, closed physical system that provides resourc-es to an open economic sub-system requiring continu-ous growth and by the very nature of that interrelation-ship, economic growth must reach the 100-per cent thresh-old of ecological resource capacity.
This makes the concept of “sustainable growth” a fal-lacy because “growth”, by definition, is continuous but confined by the constraints of Earth’s closed systems.
Ecosystems evolve but they do not grow and economies may develop but they cannot grow indefinitely. This fact has led to the recognition that we must manage to “sustain-able development”, which really means development
without growth because to develop sustainably econo-mies must develop within the regenerative capacity of the ecosystems.
My concern with our cur-rent industrialized economic model is that the short-term benefits it provides blinds us to the fact that it is a perfect example of scientific impos-sibility because its growth plan is currently predicated on extracting non-renewable resources at a rate greater than the creation rate of renewable substitutes and faster than the regenerative capacities of ecosystems.
I do not want to return to the time of the Luddites, but I do not want history to remember our generation as one void of the light of wis-dom, fearful of the reality of examining the evidence of our own deluded stories and incapable of understanding something as simple as the quantitative limits of earth.
We are coming to a popu-lation milestone of seven billion people and we must reconsider this impossible economic growth model.
If we do not restrain our consumptive appetite, use energy more efficiently, aggressively pursue renew-able energies, treat every resource as precious and demand our governments start to implement real envi-ronmental sustainability, thenour days of perceived entitle-ment are ending and the only question becomes when?
Ron HeusenNanaimo
To the Editor,Re: Teachers asking for too much,
Letters, July 14.I was stunned by these demands. The answer should be no to 10 days
leave for the death of any friend or relative. Five days for an immediate family member should be it.
The answer should be no to 26 weeks off a year, fully paid to provide compassionate care for any person. This is insane.
When would they work? A few weeks for an immediate family member might be reasonable.
We all know people who have moved to another province because they like the wages there better. That is an option for all of us. So choose where you want to live and earn.
A 21-per cent wage increase shouldn’t be on the table. Most of us are getting none or one or two per cent. The teachers also shouldn’t be getting a retirement bonus of five per cent for every year they have worked.
One of my kids graduated this year and one will next year and I will certainly be doing a happy dance about not having to deal with the school system again.
Both kids have had some great teachers. And both have had some horrid teachers who have had their jobs protected by their union.
Like any public service job, when you are no longer happy at your job and no longer good at it, you should be removed from it.
And when there are complaints, it is time to evaluate if they should still be teaching.
These demands have nothing to do with the kids, class sizes, EAs, or anything regarding the kids. This is about the teachers getting too big for their britches, getting unreasonable and elevating their worth.
I, too, am self-employed, so anything other than my regular pay has to come from me. When I have surgery this summer, my pay stops. When I am sick, on holidays (oh I forgot, I don’t get holidays), if one of my kids needs me, I don’t get paid if I don’t work.
Usually every time these contract talks come around, the teachers had my support but this year they do not.
When the time comes, legislate them back to work like everyone else and make them settle for whatever would be fair for everyone else.
Debbie GundersonNanaimo
To the Editor,The HST argument is mer-
cifully winding to a close. The most common points
I’ve heard from the few sup-porters of HST has gone something like this, “we all need to pay taxes; the govern-ment needs the money or they wouldn’t be imposing this.”
Well, no. It’s a tired, false argument brought forth only by those few that still have wilfully naive blind trust in the Liberal government which
has been spewing a pack of outright lies throughout.
“We weren’t even thinking of HST before the election.” “We’ll give you a fair referen-dum process (but we’ll spend $5 million in ads and any third party [our friends] can spend as much as it wants).” “It’s revenue neutral” ad infi-nitum.
Even the business alliance won’t argue the black and white fact that HST is simply a tax shift from their corporations onto families
and small business. They just hold that it’s good
for us to subsidize them and their shareholders.
Yes, the government needs money but why is it we that
have to cough up? Why not the big corporations with their healthy bottom lines and exorbitant executive sala-ries, benefits and pensions?
HST has already cost mid-dle and low-income singles and families hundreds in extra taxes this past year while giving up provincial control of tax policy to the feds. Great deal, eh? I’ve already voted Yes to extin-guish this travesty.
Jordan EllisNanaimo
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Can a fossil fuel help us avoid the harmful effects of other fossil fuels? It’s a question that’s come up lately as natural gas is eyed as a clean-er alternative to oil and coal.
Burning coal and oil causes pollution and emits green-house gases that drive climate change. Exploring and drill-ing for oil and mining coal also come with numerous environ-
mental impacts – especially as easily accessible oil runs out and we have to rely on deep-water drilling and oil sands.
Natural gas burns cleaner than oil and coal, and it emits less carbon dioxide for the amount of energy it produces.
This has led indus-try and governments to argue for an increase in natural gas production.
Canada is the
world’s third largest producer of natural gas, behind Russia and the United States.
Although overall production has been declining here, new sources and methods for exploiting “uncon-ventional” natural gas reserves, such as shale gas, have led industry and govern-ment officials to argue that gas could play a role as a “bridging” fuel to kick-start near-term reductions in the greenhouse gas emis-sions responsible for climate change.
It’s not that simple, though, especially when we consider the
impacts of unconven-tional natural gas, along with extrac-tion methods such as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”.
A report by the David Suzuki Foundation and Pembina Institute, “Is natu-ral gas a climate change solution for Canada?”, examines the key issues around natural gas and reaches surprising conclusions.
Extracting gas from shale deposits, for example, requires up to 100 times the num-ber of well pads to get the same amount of gas as conventional sources. Imagine the disruption in farm or cottage country of one well pad (comprising multiple wells) rough-ly every 2.5 square kilometres. Each well pad occupies an area of about one hectare, and also requires access roads and pipe-line infrastructure.
The method known as fracking has also
been in the news a lot. Fracking has been used to extract gas since the late 1940s, although producers only began combin-ing it with horizontal drilling to exploit unconventional gas
resources in the past decade. With this process, water, sand, and chemicals are pumped at high pressure into rock formations deep in the Earth
to fracture the rock, allowing the gas to escape and flow into the wells.
Fracking requires enormous amounts of water and uses chemi-cals that can be toxic. Companies are not required to disclose the chemicals they use for fracking in Canada and some parts of the U.S. The process can also release methane, a greenhouse gas more powerful than carbon dioxide, into the air.
The non-climate environmental impacts of gas extrac-
tion alone are enough to give us pause. But the natural gas study also concludes that it is not a good way to fight climate change.
To begin, although it is cleaner than oil and coal, burning natural gas still pro-duces greenhouse gas emissions, as does the industrial activity required to get it out of the ground. Greater investments in natural gas development may also slow investment in renewable energy. Would owners of gas-fired power plants built in the next few years willingly cease to operate them – or accept the costs of capturing and storing carbon emissions – as the push for deeper greenhouse gas reduc-tions increases?
The real solutions to climate change lie with conservation and renewable energy, such as solar, wind, tidal and geothermal power.
But because natural gas will be with us for the foreseeable future, we must do all we can to clean up practices associated with it as well. The report rec-ommends requiring industry to disclose
the chemicals used in fracking and calls for better regulation and monitoring. Right now, natural gas is exempt from normal provincial environ-mental assessment processes. Clearly, that must change.
It’s also time for our federal government to take climate change seriously and to develop realistic plans to reduce emissions. That includes imple-menting an econo-my-wide price on greenhouse gas emis-sions, either through cap-and-trade, carbon taxes, or both, cover-ing as many sources as possible.
Although pricing emissions might ini-tially prompt extra gas use in some parts of the economy, mod-els show that will be outweighed by other changes like energy efficiency.
Climate change is a serious problem. Getting off fossil fuels is the best solution.
◆Written with contri-
butions from David Suzuki Foundation editorial and com-munications specialist Ian Hanington.
www.davidsuzuki.org
Natural gas not a solution for climate change
SCIENCEMATTERSDavid Suzuki
with Faisal Moola
IFUEL CLEANER than oil, but still produces greenhouse gases, as does extraction process.
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#12 Justin ClarksonHt. 5’11” Wt. 160 lbsPitcher/Infi eld Age: 15
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#32 Luke SkingleHt. 6’4” Wt. 175 lbs
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#30 Nick SmileyHt. 5’11” Wt. 175 lbs
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#19 Mike WilliamsHt. 5’11” Wt. 170 lbs
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#7 Ben DunbarHt. 5’11” Wt. 165 lbs
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#25 Cody AndreychukHt. 6’0” Wt. 190 lbs
y yy yInfi eld Age: 18
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#11 Brady RogersHt. 5’10” Wt. 165 lbs
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#42 Joey SaboHt. 6’2” Wt. 160 lbs
yyInfi eld Age: 18
#28 Liam GoodallHt. 6’3” Wt. 165 lbs
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#41 Brendan McCarthyHt. 6’3” Wt. 175 lbs
Outfi eld Age: 17
#34 Crosby RushtonHt. 6’1” Wt. 175 lbs
yyOutfi eld/Pitcher Age: 17
#44 Ryan SmithHt. 6’3” Wt. 230 lbs
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Camped outFirefighters check for remaining hot spots in a camper van that burned in the driveway of a home in the 2300 block of Ashlee Road Monday. Firefighters doused the flames before they could spread to a nearby fence and trees, but the vehicle was destroyed by the blaze. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
BY TOM FLETCHERBLACK PRESS
The B.C. government finished the fis-cal year this spring with a deficit of $309 million, nearly $1 billion better than what was forecast last fall.
The savings came partly from extra tax revenues generated by four-per-cent eco-nomic growth during 2010-11, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said Monday in releasing the province’s audited public accounts. Some was realized from lower than expected spending in programs such as health care, and some came from extra revenues collected through the harmonized sales tax.
But Falcon couldn’t say exactly how much extra revenue the HST brought in during its first year of operation. B.C. sales tax revenues are growing by about $600 million a year, partly due to the fact that provincial sales tax has been extended to a variety of services as well as goods.
But B.C.’s gross domestic product is growing faster than the national aver-age and consumer confidence is strong, so revenues from the former PST would also have grown, Falcon said. And he noted it has been clear since the HST was introduced that it collects more rev-enue because of the broader tax base.
“It is also a tax that generates greater economic activity, generates more job creation, and that in turn will drive
more revenues to the government,” Fal-con said.
NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston saidthe government is using “funny math”to produce a rosy picture of the B.C.economy. One reason the past year’sdeficit is so much lower is that B.C. col-lected $769 million from Ottawa, thesecond half of its $1.6 billion “bribemoney” for adopting the HST, he said.
“People have a sense they are beingplayed,” Ralston said. “They have anagenda, they want to ram the HSTthrough and this is just one moreinstance of that.”
Falcon warned that if the HST isrejected in the referendum that is cur-rently underway, that will cost the prov-ince about $3 billion over the next threeyears. Half of that is to repay the federalgovernment, and the rest is transitioncosts and extra HST revenue that won’tbe collected.
“We will have to manage that $3 billionhit, and the only way you can do that iseither have larger deficits, which meansborrowing more money and passing thebill onto future generations, or you canincrease revenues, or you can reducespending,” Falcon said.
Because the provincial budgetremained in deficit, B.C. cabinet minis-ters will not receive a 10 per cent hold-back to their salaries for the 2010-11 fis-cal year.
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The $40-million program helps Canadian businesses by testing innovative products
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Federal departments will test innovations that fall within four key areas: environment; health; safety and security; and technology.
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Moist musicLEFT: Deborah Brandstaetter, centre, dances with her daughter Siena, 2, right, and Alexa Meekison during the the Green Mountain Music Festival Saturday afternoon. ABOVE: David Chenery of The Black Valley Gospel, belts out a tune. Despite the rainy weather the bands played on. The festival is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
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The new medical health officer for central Vancouver Island is looking forward to an exciting opportunity and hopes he can fill the shoes of past officers.
Dr. Paul Hasselback takes over the position Sept. 12, replacing Dr. Lorna Medd and before her Dr. Fred Rockwell – both now retired.
Hasselback has more than 20 years experience as a medical health officer in Alberta, Sas-katchewan and most recently with B.C.’s Interior Health Authority.
He was involved at the pro-vincial and national levels in both communicable and non-communicable challenges for public health and is the chair-man of the Health Officers Council of B.C.
With an area of responsibil-ity from the Malahat to Quali-cum and west to Tofino/Uclue-let, Hasselback plans to meetwith people in the VancouverIsland Health Authority, other health components and com-munity groups to determine the major issues that need to be addressed.
“The area is set and madeup of a diversity of differ-ent communities and each of those communities has their own issues,” he said. “Somecommunities are in a goodposition to actually move forward on areas of concern,while others may need to sitdown and start talking about the health issues of the com-munity as a first step. I’mlooking forward to workingwith communities in what-ever step or phase they are inat the moment.”
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Just dessertsBrad Rypma, left, and Natalie Kwas compete in a pie-eating contest during intermission of the Nanaimo Timbermen senior A lacrosse game at Frank Crane Arena on Saturday night. The con-test was presented by game-day sponsor Country Club Centre, and the degree of difficulty was upped with blindfolds and oven mitts.
Anyone who has not yet received an HST Referen-dum Voting Package has until midnight Friday (July 22) to request one from Elec-tions B.C. by calling 1-800-661-8683.
“The phones will be open until midnight on Friday for those who wish to participate
in the HST referendum,” said acting Chief Electoral Officer Craig James, in a press release.
Anyone not registered can register and get a ballot.
You can vote in the referen-dum if you are: a Canadian citizen; 18 or older on July 22; a resident of B.C. for at
least six months immedi-ately before July 22; regis-tered as a voter in B.C.; and not disqualified by law from voting.
Completed ballot packages must be received by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 5. For more informa-tion, please go to www.elec-tions.bc.ca.
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BY TOM FLETCHERBLACK PRESS
Government commu-nications were tradition-ally built around a stream of propaganda, with the emphasis on pictures and text arranged to show the ruling politicians of the day in a flattering light.
Mundane public ser-vices like permit applica-tion forms have been more difficult to find, requiring citizens to know which ministry is responsible for which service. And less flattering informa-tion was often available only to those who demand it under freedom of infor-mation legislation.
Some of that changed for the B.C. government Tuesday, as it unveiled a reorganized set of offi-cial websites that chooses information priorities based on what citizens are
most likely looking for.The home page of the
B.C. government website at www.gov.bc.ca still fea-tures the smiling portrait of Premier Christy Clark. But it’s now as easy to find a cabinet minister’s travel expenses as it is to find a picture of his or her latest ribbon-cutting.
Services and application forms are now prominent on the main government website, based on the number of public requests for them and surveys con-ducted in recent months. Features such as DriveBC and emergency flood updates are included in a “carousel” of most popu-lar sites at the centre of the home page.
B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham issued a report last year that called on the provincial govern-ment to begin routine dis-closure of information.
Denham said Tuesday the new policy requires ministries to routinely post responses to freedom of information requests,
and designate categoriesof information for routinerelease at no charge. Sheis encouraged by the firststep and plans to monitorthe effort to see that it ismaintained.
“This policy demon-strates intent by govern-ment to adopt a presump-tion favouring disclosure,”Denham said.
NDP citizens’ servicescritic Doug Routley saidthe changes make it eas-ier to find routine infor-mation, but they don’t doanything about searchfees and obstacles usedby government to keeppolitically sensitive infor-mation out of view. Crit-ics have fought for yearsto get details such as sealice data for salmon farmsor the reasons for the B.C.Rail sale, he said.
The project also includesa searchable public data-base of gover nmentstatistics on more than2,000 subjects such asbirth rates, public sectorsalaries and school testscores.
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Writing thriller novels for a living means inspiration usu-ally comes from some dark places.
Bestselling author Chevy Stevens found balance between the dark and the light while researching and writing her second novel Never Knowing, now avail-able in bookstores.
In the new book, Stevens tells the story of Sara, a small business owner and single mom. She decides to find her birth
mother to try and answer the questions behind her birth.
But worse than discovering that she is the product of a violent rape and attempted murder by a serial killer is her biological father finding out about her.
Stevens crafts a terrifying story told at breakneck speed (see review page 19).
Part of Stevens’s research needed to write the book included extensive reading about serial killers. During the research, she came across the story of the Wells Grey Provincial Park murders in which a young man killed six people in the remote park in the 1980s.
“It haunted me,” she said, adding that she also drew ideas from the television show Mantracker.
“The idea of being hunted by someone really scared me,” Stevens said.
The randomness of serial killers was
what was most disconcerting, that people could be going about their daily lives and suddenly become victims of violent crimes.
“That was freaking me out,” Stevens said. “Everywhere I went, evil could be anywhere.”
Eventually, she put the books aside and found ways to laugh with her happy, upbeat husband, by watching television and cute animal videos on YouTube.
“I’m not afraid of the dark, but that doesn’t mean I want to stay in the dark,” she said.
Stevens’s first novel, Still Missing, released in July 2009, made the New York Times bestseller list and was published in dozens of countries worldwide. Ste-vens sold the movie rights and her novel is currently being drafted into a screen-play by one of the writers from the Dex-
ter television series.Still Missing also won the International
Thriller Writers award for Best First Novel earlier this month.
Stevens is already at work on her third book, in which the psychiatrist from the first two books takes an active role in storytelling.
Stevens said the book will be set on Vancouver Island, likely near Shawni-gan Lake where she grew up, and might involve a cult.
But it will move away from the sessions format of a patient speaking to a thera-pist.
“It’s quite a confining structure,” Ste-vens said.
Stevens will be at Woodgrove Chapters Saturday (July 23) at 2 p.m. for a Q&A and book signing.
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Band mixes business and music Page 19
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A Nanaimo-based band learned a lot about music and performance and they’re using that knowledge to take their show to the next level.
The Perfect Trend scored a coup when they were added to the Warped Tour’s last stop in Vancouver in 2009. Using social media and fan-based street teams, they got the word out about the show and saw 500 people in the crowd – for a show at 11:30 a.m.
“It really increased our Van-couver draw,” said lead singer Liam Glaim.
In today’s music industry, establishing a fan base is more important than ever. To do that, The Perfect Trend hit the road, touring when other bands con-sider taking a break.
They want as many people as possible to hear their new album – their first full-length work to date – called In Sever-ance.
“Our new album is the next step up,” Glaim said. “We know where we’re going and we’re making that sound bet-ter.”
The group added a new rhythm section as well as keyboard player Evan Nixon, who also uses his MacBook on stage to sample sounds during the live show.
“He fills out the sound,” Glaim said. “It gives another dynamic we can put into our music.”
The band is using social media – Facebook, Twitter and MySpace – to get the word out about their album and upcom-ing shows as well as traditional media. They were the band of the month for a radio station in Victoria and were invited to Canada Music Week, a festival of independent music.
They hand out free down-loads of music to entice more people to collect their songs.
The music industry and especially independent music is much more about establish-ing their band as a business than simply being artists.
“You need to put just as much effort into social marketing,” Glaim said.
While the band is talking to record labels and manage-ment, Glaim said they are waiting for the right agree-ment to come along.
“We’re hoping by the end of the year ... we’ll have manage-ment set up,” he said. “We’re not rushing into anything.”
The Perfect Trend plays the Cambie Saturday (July 23) with Body Politic.
Glaim and the band play an all-ages show at the Mount Benson Legion Aug. 21 with Ninja Spy.
For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/thep-erfecttrend.
Never Knowing
By Chevy StevensNever Knowing follows
much the same format as Still Missing, the first novel from Nanaimo author Chevy Stevens.
Her heroine, Sara Gallagher, deals with rejection from her birth mother in therapy sessions, which is where she reveals that her birth father is a serial killer still on the loose – and hunting Sara and her family.
Stevens has likely been criticized for using similar formats for the two books as she’s quick to point out that her main characters and their stories are completely different.
Regardless of the similar format, Never Knowing is a thrilling read. Gallagher struggles with anxiety and through her talent for storytelling, Stevens forces the reader to feel the stress Gallagher experiences as she tries to help the police catch a serial killer.
You find yourself cheering for Sara, while scared for her at the same time, and hoping that she will find the strength, courage and focus to reach a happy ending to her story.
Stevens is establishing herself as a writer who can be counted on to deliver an exciting story, told through compelling characters.
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Band seizes on opportunityA premier Celtic harp player performs an
intimate house concert in Nanaimo.Patrick Ball is not only a master Celtic
harp player, but also a spoken word artist. He will combine the two mediums during the concert July 31, 2-4 p.m.
Playing the ancient, bass-string harp of Ireland with its bell-like voice, Ball weaves tales of wit and enchantment.
Ball was a featured performer at the World Harp Congress in Vancouver, and performed at the Mission Folk Festival.
For tickets and venue information, please call 250-716-3242. Tickets $20 and refresh-ments are provided.
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Trumpet player Ingrid and sax player Christine invite their friends to be part of the concert, set for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd. They will take the stage with pia-nist and sax player Phil Dwyer, Jon Wikan on drums and bass
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For more information, please call 250-758-3137 or e-mail [email protected].
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The group hopes to raise more than $2,000 from two Nanaimo concerts, with all funds going to a school construction project for the German organization Rebuilding Elementary Schools in Haiti.
The German trio raised more than $700,000 for various charities with more than 50 sold-out con-certs.
“I wanted to have Drei Stim-men perform in Nanaimo because they have such a powerful style of music,” said Reinhard Schneider, president of Rebuilding Schools in Haiti. “The trio is dedicated to raising money for this charity to rebuild schools in Haiti and they have volunteered part of their Canadian summer vacation to per-form in Nanaimo.”
Rebuilding Elementary Schools in Haiti has already raised funds to rebuild a school for 600 students and are in the process of rebuild-ing another. The project is man-aged voluntarily by German orga-nizations and the money raised from the Drei Stimmen’s Nanaimo concerts goes 100 per cent to the project.
Drei Stimmen blends the sounds of Ingi Fett, Tom Pfeiffer and Heinz-Joeg Ebert whose passion-ate, outstanding performances have been delighting audiences for 10 years.
The trio is vacationing in Canada and wanted to share their enchanted music with a Canadian audience.
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Pennant winners prepare
BY GREG SAKAKITHE NEWS BULLETIN
With the pennant comes privileges.
The Nanaimo Pirates have positioned themselves better than any other B.C. Premier Baseball League team as play-offs get underway.
While other teams were con-cluding their regular-season schedules this week, the Hub City Paving Pirates (34-14), who clinched first place on Sunday, got to shift all their focus to the post-season.
The Pirates get home field for their best-of-three series against the Okanagan Athlet-ics or White Rock Tritons, and a few days off to set up their pitching rotation just how they want it.
“It’s a great spot. You can’t ask for anything better than first,” said Joey Sabo, third baseman. “You can say, ‘well, if we came second we would have had a better matchup,’ but you want to come first, play that eighth-placed team knowing that you’re the first-placed team.”
Besides boosting their play-off chances, the pennant is also a feather in the ball cap of the 2011 Pirates. Winning the regular-season title for the first time since 2001 was a big deal for the players.
“We were all pretty excited,” said Liam Goodall, Pirates outfielder. “We knew we could at the beginning of the year, it was just a matter of doing it.”
The Pirates admit they were scoreboard watching Sunday evening on the mainland as they won their last regular-season game against the North Shore Twins.
“The guys were pretty even keel after the win, but then as soon as they heard the news that [second-place] Coquitlam lost, it was party central on the bus going back to the ferry,” said Doug Rogers, the team’s manager.
He said the Pirates are full-
value pennant winners, even though the Langley Blaze were knocked out of the race after forfeiting 12 wins due to use of ineligible players.
“A whole bunch of teams gained from it, gained two or three games in their wins and two or three got taken off their losses as well. With us, we didn’t get anything. We beat Langley during those dates,” Rogers said. “So our record was legitimate.”
The Pirates played like a first-placed team most of the season, and the good news is, they think they can play even better in the playoffs.
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The Nanaimo Clippers orienta-tion camp served its purpose.
New coach and general man-ager Mike Vandekamp organizedthis past weekend’s two-day campto try to get a better feel for theroster he inherited. He’s got asense now and fans can expectsome changes.
“I don’t think it’s fair to basea full opinion on a player onwhat you saw in a camp in July,”Vandekamp said. “But you cangeneralize it a little bit anywaysand you can make a little bit ofan assessment. I certainly wouldfeel more comfortable tweakingand making moves today than Idid last week, that’s for sure.”
The GM saw some assets andsome deficiencies.
“I think we’ve got a wonderfulattitude amongst our group, Ithink we’ve got a good work ethicin our group…” he said. “Gener-ally we are not big enough. We’recertainly not a rugged team byany stretch of the imagination.Having the camp just confirmedthat.”
What was missing, Vandekampsaid, was the “rip-your-head-offattitude” that he covets.
“Everybody came as adver-tised, I guess. There was no bigsurprises among the returningplayers,” he said. “There’s a cou-ple of bigger, stronger young kidsthere that I think are going to beable to add to our overall physicalstature of our team and the grittyside of our team.”
Team captain Colton Cyr saidhe noticed some recruits wholook ready to push the veterans.
“Hopefully these guys can con-tinue to work hard over the sum-mer and when we do get started,that they do help the older guysas well as us helping them out,”Cyr said.
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BY GREG SAKAKITHE NEWS BULLETIN
The name may have changed, but the rivalry remains the same.
The V.I. Raiders are getting ready to play a pre-season game against the Westshore Rebels this Saturday (July 23) on the road.
Formerly the Victoria Rebels, the Westshore team changed its name this past off-season. What won’t change is the fierce rivalry between Vancouver Island’s two Canadian Junior Football League teams, even in pre-sea-son.
Nanaimo is 18-0 all-time against Victoria including pre-season games, so that clean sheet is at stake every time the teams play. At this time of year, though, the Raiders will be mostly concerned with themselves.
“We’re going to really monitor the plays and
make sure that we get an opportunity to get all the right guys in,” said Matthew “Snoop” Blokker, Raiders coach. “It’s all about making sure they’re the right reps at the right time. Then [we’ll] evaluate and see when the jer-seys are on and the whistle blows, which players are willing to absolutely lay it on the line?”
The players crave game action. Raiders receiver Mike Schaper said players can only hit their teammates so hard at practice, but at game time, they can let their intensity and adrenalin take over.
“The whole off-sea-son’s been so long, I can’t wait to get the actual colours on and go out and bang around and have some fun,” Schaper said.
GAME ON … The Raiders and Rebels kick off Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bear Moun-tain Stadium. The V.I. squad opens the regu-lar season July 30 on the road against the Langley Rams.
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V.I. Raiders running back Bryce Ethier, left, fumbles the ball as he gets hit by teammate Andreas Iwanegbe during an intrasquad game Sunday afternoon at the team’s main camp at Port Alberni’s Bob Dailey Stadium.
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The Nanaimo DBL Timbermen got theirplayoff run off to an encouraging start.
The city’s West Coast Senior LacrosseAssociation team defeated the Royal CityCapitals 10-8 in New Westminster on Mon-day night to take a one-game-to-none leadin the best-of-three series.
The senior B Timbermen battled througha close game and put themselves in posi-tion to win despite the Capitals’ success onspecial teams. With just over two minutesto go in Monday’s game, the T-men killedoff a power play and Shane Chalker scoreda transition goal that ended up being thegame-winner.
“When the game got tight near the endwith the seconds starting to tick down, Ithought our guys stayed within the sys-tem, kept their composure and kept work-ing the whole time,” said Roger Dubyna,coach of the DBL men.
The teams came close to fighting in thepre-game warmup, but held off the roughstuff until the game started and the T-menwere handed a series of penalties. Dubynaliked the glimpses of even-strength playthat he saw, and suggested that chemistryis building.
Shawn Swanson got the game ball, scor-ing a hat trick, and Aaron Vanderhorsttallied three goals and three assists. KyleNoble had two goals and Luke MacNeilhad a goal and two helpers.
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Nanaimo Diamonds midget B fastball player Aimee Davidson fields a grounder and throws home at practice Tuesday at Beban Park’s Gyro Youth Sports Fields. Two Diamonds teams will try for a provincial title this weekend at Beban.
Fastball teams vying for B.C. championship
BY GREG SAKAKITHE NEWS BULLETIN
On one occasion earlier this season, two Nanaimo Dia-monds teams met in a tourna-ment final to play for gold and silver.
They’d love for that to hap-pen again this weekend at Softball B.C.’s midget B girls’ championships at Beban Park. But even if that doesn’t come to pass, Sunday’s gold-medal game is bound to be exciting.
Only the best fastpitch softball teams have made it to this stage of the season, so any of the 16 teams involved could contend.
“It’s the best teams from every district, so it’s going to be good ball,” said Alicia Stone, one of the captains of the Diamonds team coached by Julie Roberge.
Both of the Nanaimo and District Minor Fastball Asso-ciation entries have put in the work to build to this tourna-ment.
“We’re prepared,” said Jor-dyn Fargo, a veteran on the Diamonds team coached by
Darren Fargo. “We have all the skills we need, it’s just whether or not we’re mentally prepared for the weekend.”
If her team can pick up some wins and build momen-tum, she said, anything is possible.
“When a few of us are doing well it kind of brings up the attitude of everyone else, so then everyone else starts play-ing well,” she said. “It’s kind of like a chain reaction.”
The Roberge Diamonds also rely on team play for their success.
“I trust everyone on my team,” said Brittany Myhal, one of the captains. “I’m con-
fident with all my players; especially being a pitcher, I’m confident with my defence.”
Her team is used to win-ning, having claimed gold at three tournaments during the season and silver at another.
Being one of the tourna-ment favourites has its pros and cons, said Taylor Doherty, another captain.
“It definitely raises the bar. We have to keep pushing our-selves,” she said.
“[Teams] come in and they’re trying to beat us, so they’ll be playing their very best. But it’s also good because we’re intimidating.”
And that can make oppo-nents nervous, said Stone.
“They’ll want to come out strong and they might mess up, and then if they start messing up they’re going to get down on themselves,” she said.
So both the Diamonds and the Diamonds are ready, they’re in contention, and they would love for Nanaimo sports fans to cheer them on as they try to add one final jewel to a successful season.
“All the games this week-end are going to be good,” Doherty said. “We’re going to be playing our best in every single game and dig and try to win.”
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Track prospect sets new mark
Up-and-coming track and field prospect Madison Heisterman finished in record time at a meet earlier this month in Victoria.
The 11-year-old finished fourth in the 800-metre elite women’s race at the Victoria Track Series race July 9, crossing the line in two minutes, 24.10 seconds. It could be a new provincial record for Heisterman’s age division, but the matter is under review as the youngster is under the allowable age to compete in a sanctioned B.C. Athletics 800m race.
Notably, Nanaimo’s Miryam Bassett won the race in 2:18.50, while Nanaimo’s Josh Bailey won the open men’s 800m final.
Other Raiders getting started
The original Nanaimo Raiders are starting to plan for 2011-12.
The city’s field lacrosse club is taking registration for the coming season, which starts in September.
Boys and girls in the U8 to U19 divisions can participate. Cost ranges from $75-$210, depending on age group. Forms are available for pickup at ReAction Sports, or at the Nanaimo Timbermen senior A team’s next home game July 30.
The Nanaimo Junior Varsity Raiders Field Lacrosse club will hold its annual general meeting Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Beban Park Social Centre.
For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Football teens third in Canada
Three Nanaimo foot-ball players teamed up to help Team B.C. win a medal at the 2011 Foot-ball Canada Cup.
Nanaimo Redmen player Jordan Pugh and Barsby Bulldogs Nathan Berg and Jordan Kuziek were part of the provincial U18 team that took bronze at the event, played this month in Lethbridge, Alta.
B.C. defeated Team Ontario West 14-1 in the bronze-medal game. Kuziek was named defensive player of the game.
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Nanaimo Clippers veteran Myles Fitzgerald, middle, takes a shot on goal Sun-day during the team’s orientation camp at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Working hard between now and training camp is a must, Vandekamp said. He expects the players to be “a whole heck of a lot better than they were this past weekend,” and he told them so.
“Returning players always feel like, well, I played here before so I’m just going to be here again. I don’t think that’s a very safe assumption at this point,” said the GM.
With the new recruits, plus new B.C. Hockey League rules limiting roster size and mandating 16- and 17-year-old players, there simply isn’t room for every returning vet-eran.
“It doesn’t take a mathematician to see that somebody that played here before is not going to be on
the hockey club,” Vandekamp said. “Main camp will have to determine that to some degree, or whatever we do between now and main camp.”
He noted that there are certainly some smaller players on the ros-ter who bring a lot to the team, but he said he wants to add size and strength.
“We’re going to probably change the culture of our team a little bit. In reality it wasn’t the most success-ful hockey club in Canada last year so I think it’s safe to say that mak-ing some changes in the personnel wouldn’t be a bad thing. Albert Einstein was the one that said, you can’t expect to do the same thing over again and expect a different result.”
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Clippers can live with new scheduleThe Nanaimo Clippers aren’t
completely happy with the 2011-12 schedule, but it’s more or less what they expected.
The B.C. Hockey League released its schedule earlier this week.
The Clippers will have far less arduous travel than in recent years, as the new half-interlock format means more games against Lower Mainland teams and fewer against Interior Conference oppo-nents.
Most nights, the Clippers will be battling it out with Coastal Confer-ence teams, so all those games will have implications in season series and in the playoff race.
“We have more balance in the schedule now as a conference than we’ve maybe ever had, which was a good thing and a necessary thing
because of the fact that we’re all competing for four playoff spots amongst the eight of us now,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach and GM.
The BCHL tried to increase the amount of Friday- and Saturday-night games for everyone.
“Our home schedule’s good,” Vandekamp said. We’ve got a fair amount of prime nights and from a fan’s standpoint, that’s what you hope to get.”
ICE CHIPS … The Clippers will begin the regular season Sept. 23 on the road against the Powell River Kings, then play a rematch the next day, also on the road. The home opener at Frank Crane Arena will be Sept. 30 against the Cowichan Valley Capitals.
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Downhill racer wins Crankworx
A local mountain bike racer didn’t give the hecklers anything to heckle about as he zipped down the moun-tain at a wicked pace.
S t eve S m i t h o f Cassidy won the Cana-dian Open Downhill event on Sunday at Whistler’s Crankworx freeride mountain bike festival.
Smith dominated the technical course to win in three minutes, 0.01 seconds, about a sec-ond and a half better than second-place fin-isher Andrew Neeth-ling of South Africa.
“The Canadian Open DH is my favourite event at Kokanee Crankworx,” Smith said in an event press release. “After getting a flat on the course last year I was ready to go
hard this year. This track suits my style; it is rough and techni-cal.”
Defending champion Gee Atherton of the
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His sister Rachel Atherton won the women’s division.
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Cassidy’s Steve Smith navigates the downhill course this past weekend at the Crankworkx freeride mountain bike festival at Whistler.
Timbermen try to solve ThunderThe Nanaimo Timbermen have
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The Coastal Windows Timbermen (5-7-2) played the Thunder (7-6-2) on Wednesday after press time.
The Thunder have given the T-menmore trouble than any other teamin the Western Lacrosse Associa-tion, winning the previous meet-ing 12-7.
Nanaimo’s next game is Satur-day (July 23) on the road againstthe Coquitlam Adanacs (4-10).
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B6 Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, July 21, 2011 SPORTS www.nanaimobulletin.com
Pirates handle pressure“It’s been a great season. I’ve
been frustrated at times because I know their potential and I know what they can accomplish,” said Doug Rogers. “Well, they accom-plished something pretty special and I’m still not satisfied.”
The Pirates said they would work hard at practice this week to hone their game, but they might not be far off from peak form. Starting the season 18-2, Sabo said, set high standards.
“We have been playing well,” he said. “We’ve been playing better than we think we’ve been playing,
we’ve just been putting a lot of pressure on ourselves.”
That pressure will only intensify now that the post-season is start-ing, but that can be a good thing at this time of year.
“In playoffs everyone’s up, every-one’s raring to go,” said Cody Andreychuk, Pirates first base-man. “It’s a whole new focus, a whole new atmosphere.”
BASE LINES … To read Part 2 of the News Bulletin’s Nanaimo Pirates playoff preview, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com tomorrow (July 22).
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GP W L T Pts F ANew West 15 11 3 1 23 142 105Victoria 15 8 5 2 18 156 150Langley 15 7 6 2 16 137 141Maple Ridge 16 7 9 0 14 150 165Burnaby 15 6 8 1 13 139 139Nanaimo 14 5 7 2 12 128 141Coquitlam 14 4 10 0 8 124 135
GP W L OTL Pts F ALadner 14 12 2 0 24 172 100Valley 14 10 3 1 21 157 101Tri City 14 10 4 0 20 149 80Nanaimo 14 8 6 0 16 116 102Royal City 14 8 6 0 16 141 113Langley 14 3 11 0 6 104 189North Shore 14 3 11 0 6 92 199Chilliwack 14 2 11 1 5 110 172
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Premier Pirates batting: Avg. AB R H HR RBIs BB Justin Clarkson .333 93 23 31 1 12 21Brendan McCarthy .305 118 20 36 0 11 15Liam Goodall .286 154 32 44 0 20 17Colby Morgan .256 90 15 23 0 12 16Cody Andreychuk .252 115 19 29 3 28 25Nick Granton .250 96 19 24 0 5 22Joey Sabo .250 120 11 30 0 17 15Crosby Rushton .240 50 7 12 0 8 8Brady Rogers .226 133 20 30 1 25 20
Premier Pirates pitching: W-L IP Ks BB ERAColby Morgan 5-1 34.0 33 22 1.24Crosby Rushton 0-1 10.1 5 9 1.36Justin Clarkson 4-1 26.2 25 11 1.84Kenton Schroter 7-5 94.1 88 31 2.00Luke Skingle 3-0 31.0 20 11 2.26Mike Williams 8-1 76.1 61 30 2.29Alex Rogers 0-0 5.2 4 0 2.47Nick Smiley 5-3 47.0 58 27 2.68Chris Faber 2-2 17.0 6 13 2.88
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To the Editor,The family of Dr.
Bill Phipps would like to thank the follow-ing people for their assistance and sup-port during and after his accident June 4 at the Wings and Wheels air show at Nanaimo Airport.
Mike Hooper, presi-dent and CEO of the Nanaimo Airport Commission, and his staff for the ongoing support;
Members of the Cranberry and air-port fire departments, emergency response team members and medical personnel who attended to Bill at the airport and en route to Victoria;
Const. Gary O’Brien and the RCMP for the sensitive handling of the information;
The media involved for the sensitivity shown;
The Nanaimo Flying Club members – as well as those in the community who came out to support the air show – for their under-standing and support;
The many family members, friends and colleagues who have provided kind words conveyed in conver-
sations, phone calls, e-mails and prayers;
The physicians, sur-geons and medical pro-fessionals in Victoria General Hospital’s intensive care unit, Royal Jubilee Hospital’s intensive care unit and RJH complex injury unit;
Bill’s friends, col-leagues and patients in the Campbell River area for their support.
The Phipps family
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www.nanaimobulletin.com COMMUNITY Thursday, July 21, 2011 Nanaimo News Bulletin B9
Kids have fun at fundraiser
Nanaimo North Town Centre is hosting a Cops for Cancer/Tour de Rock Kids Fun Day Friday (July 22) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Activities include fam-ily entertainment; art make-and-take activ-ity for a $2 donation; treats by donation; a colouring station; face painting; and a chance to win $200 in prizes. Nanaimo North Town Centre will all donations.
Scavenger hunt hits downtown
Young adults take to the streets of Nanaimo this weekend (July 22-24) as Rasta Troll, 56 Victoria Cres., hosts its second annual scav-enger hunt.
The event is open to anyone 16 years and older, though younger people can participate with parent permission. Photo ID is required to register.
Armed with a video camera, scavenger teams head out Friday with a list of items they have to find and chal-lenges they have to do.
For a full list of rules, please go to www.face-book.com/RastaTroll or call 250-740-0013.
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Young entrepreneursSiblings Che, left, Ramona and Marcos Cyre make some extra money sell-ing lemonade and ice tea along St. George Street during a recent sunny summer afternoon.
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remember the past by recreating an historic trek made across North America 164 years ago.
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handcarts will be used by youth and adult members of the Nanaimo ward as they put on their own pioneer trek over a 4.9-kilometre route from the chapel at 2424
Glen Eagle Cres. from 1-3 p.m. Saturday (July 23).
On July 24, 1847, the first Mormon pioneers reached the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Each year there are celebra-tions held worldwide near the date.
Those early pioneers, some hauling all of their possessions in handcarts, suffered a
great deal – many los-ing their lives or fam-ily members in thestruggle.
“As a family-orientedchurch, it is difficultto ignore the sacrificeand dedication of thoseearly saints,” saidNanaimo Bishop TonyBallegeer. “This year,led by our pioneer com-mittee, we have chosento mark Pioneer Dayin a special way with amini trek using theselocally built hand-carts.”
After the trek, thechurch will open a pio-neer room in its chapelbuilding, displayingantique quilts, clothesand other pioneermemorabilia.
There will also be aslide show, food andcanning displays, afamily history room,a Come Unto Christdisplay, plus pioneergames and activitiesfor all ages. A light sup-per will be available at6 p.m.
The public is welcometo join the celebrationfrom 1-7 p.m. Admis-sion is free.
For more informa-tion, please call Balleg-eer at 250-754-4143.
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Lure launchKaitlin Sinclair, 11, casts off the fishing pier at Maffeo Sutton Park Mon-day when warm weather drew out families finding relaxing ways to spend the afternoon.
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A pair of cadets with Nanaimo’s 205 Coll-ishaw Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron are preparing to take off into the wild blue yonder.
Cadet flight sergeants Andrew Gates and Philip Jones are spend-ing their summer at the Regional Gliding School (Pacific) on the Air Cadet Private Pilot Scholarship Course.
The pair are two of 36 air cadets from across the province selected for the opportunity to get their private pilo’ts licence.
They will be trained on a Cessna 172 in seven weeks at the Victoria Flying Club, Pacific Flying Club out of Boundary Bay and Montair Aviation at Pitt Meadows.
“I can remember wanting to be a pilot before I could spell my name,” said Gates. “There was a time when I would have to sit
on the Canadian Flight Supplement just to see over the instruments to look outside.”
Jones said getting a pilot’s licence has been in his sights since the day he joined cadets.
Both had their first solo flight July 13. Graduates receive their cadet wings and pilot licences Aug. 13.
Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national edu-cational youth organi-
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Kidney walk promotes organ donationWalkers, runners and dragonboat
enthusiasts in Nanaimo are gear-ing up for the fourth annual Kidney Walk Aug. 7 at Maffeo Sutton Park.
Participants can choose a 2.5 kilo-metre walk, five km fun run or 2.5 km dragonboat paddle to promote organ donation and raise funds for research and patient services.
“Eighty five per cent of people surveyed in B.C. said they were in favour of organ donation, but only 17 per cent have registered,” said Barb Valentine, Kidney Walk B.C. coordinator. “Our goal is to close that gap.”
Please visit www.kidney.ca/bcwalk for more information.
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Children celebrate food
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Sowing Seeds Camp connects children to gardening, local food preparation and natural building through games and fun activities where they can personally expe-rience the big picture of living lightly on Earth.
The first camp, for children 11-13 years old, begins Monday (July 25) and runs to July 29 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at both Park Avenue Elementary School and John Barsby Secondary Community School.
Participants learn natural build-ing and design with cob, garden-ing stewardship, preparing and celebrating local foods and science in nature.
The second camp runs Aug. 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for children eight to 10 years old. Campers will study the natural environment and community gardens, giving them
opportunities to personally experi-ence connections in the natural world from native flora and fauna and planting and maintaining healthy organic gardens, to prepar-ing foods grown locally.
“With the increasing concern with growing and buying local healthy foods here is a need to help children and youth make personal connections between how their food is grown and how they can easily prepare local foods that are tasty to eat,” said Shelley Serebrin, camp co-organizer.
Sowing Seeds has joined with Nanaimo Foodshare to offer opportunities for young people to prepare nutritious local foods in a safe and healthy community set-ting.
“The great thing about this program is that most of the food we will be preparing will come straight from the community gardens or local organic farms, emphasizing to the kids that obtaining foods from local sources is important and fun,” said Serebrin.
For more information and how to register, please call Nanaimo Foodshare at 250-753-9393 or Serebrin at 250-591-5707.
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Saturday◆ BASTION CITY Wan-
derers Volkssport Club hosts a 10-kilometre Nanaimo walk. Regis-tration at 9:30 a.m. at Elaine Hamilton Park (1631 Naylor Cr.) in Cinnabar Valley and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more infor-mation call 250-756-9796.
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workshop from 6:30-9 p.m. at 1070 Townsite Rd. To register call 250-754-3331, ext. 716.
◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Tran-sitions hosts a free Resumé Foundations workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skin-ner St. To register, con-tact 250-714-0085.
Wednesday◆ GREEN DRINKS, a
group interested in sustainability and the environment, meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Acme Food Co. Google Green Drinks Nanaimo for more details. Open to the public.
Ongoing◆ NANAIMO MEN’S Cen-
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p.m. at the Princess Royal Family Centre at 260 Irwin St. 250-716-1551.
◆ NANAIMO BUDDHIST Group meets Satur-days 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-756-2127 or e-mail [email protected].
◆ SONS OF Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250-756-2406 or 250-756-9830.
◆ MID VANCOUVER Island Marine Model-ers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-754-4338 for details.
◆ HARBOUR CITY Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Please call
Lucy at 250-756-9149 for information.
◆ THURSDAY NIGHT crib-bage at Royal Cana-dian Legion Branch 256 on East Welling-ton. Starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.
◆ TROUBLE HEARING? Canadian Hard of Hear-ing - Nanaimo meets third Monday of each month at Christ Com-munity Church, corner of Bowen and North-field roads, at 1:30 p.m. For details phone 250-591-6206.
◆ NANAIMO STROKE Recovery Group meets every Friday at Bowen Park Social Centre at 10:45 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Contact 250-753-5328.
◆ WEAVING OUR VOICES Haven Society support group – for women who have expe-rienced abuse – meets Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Please call Cindy at 250-756-2452, ext. 228 for information or to book child care.
◆ PRINCESS PATRICIA veterans interested in creating a PPCLI Association Chapter in Nanaimo are invited to call 250-754-4897 or 250-754-3703. Once established, funds will be raised to help injured Afghan war veterans who have returned to Canada.
◆ PARADISE ISLE Seniors at 201 Albert St. hosts a light lunch, pool tables, crib tour-nament, arts groups and other activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.
◆ SUICIDE BEREAVE-MENT Support Group. Monthly adult meeting for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets first Wednesday of every month. Call 250-753-2495 for more infor-mation.
◆ GAMBLERS ANONY-MOUS meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092.
◆ SEX AND/OR Love Addicts Anonymous. There is help with a closed 12-step pro-gram, confidentiality assured. Call 1-888-357-8104 for details.
◆ WHIMSICAL SCRIBES, a writer’s group reborn, meets every second and fourth Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome to listen or share work. 250-585-3348.
◆ NANAIMO HARBOUR City Senior’s Crafty Workers meet every
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Bowen Park Senior Centre. Anybody over the age of 60 is welcome to attend.
◆ CLOGGING CLASSES take place at Cedar Community Secondary School every Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For details contact 250-722-2953.
◆ ASTRONOMY SOCIETY meets fourth Thursday monthly at 7 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre Public welcome. Visit www.nanaimoas-tronomy.com. Educa-tional services avail-able for schools and businesses.
◆ HEART OF the Island Chorus meets Wednes-days from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Lantzville Legion. 250-758-5496 for details.
◆ TEXAS HOLD’EM Poker River Riders host ongoing games Sunday through Thurs-day at the Wellington Pub. Visit www.river-riderspoker.com or call 250-616-7593 for details. Participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the food bank.
◆ NANAIMO ELKS No. 26 meets third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, 129 Hare-wood Rd. 250-741-8308 for details.
◆ ALZHEIMER’S AND Dementia Caregiver’s support group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at
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◆ MID ISLAND Metis Nation monthly meet-ing is held the last Thursday of every month at the AboriginalGathering Place, Bldg. 170 at Vancouver Island University. 250-740-0223 for details.
◆ STUDIO 366 hosts an open house fourth Sat-urday of each month from 1-4 p.m. to allow people to learn more about its community art studio space. Visit www.startwithart.ca.
◆ COUNCIL OF Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Organizations or individuals wishing to affiliate can contact 604-576-9734.
◆ SENIOR PEER counsel-ling recruiting volun-teers 60-plus years of age. Training begins Sept. 15 at Nanaimo Family Life Associa-tion. Contact 250-754-3331.
◆ BOWEN PARK Tennis Club plays doubles tennis under the lights Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm. Lower courts, Bowen Park. All skill levels welcome. 250-758-6841.
◆ NANAIMO LIONS Club meets first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Village at 1233 Kiwanis Cres. Call 250-390-0730 for information.
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•Weight: 150 lbs.•Height: 5’11”•DOB: Oct. 10th, 1959
•Weight: 130 lbs.•Height: 5’6”•DOB: Aug. 1st, 1970
•Weight: 220 lbs.•Height: 5’11”•DOB: Feb. 16th, 1977
•Weight: 155 lbs.•Height: 5’8”•DOB: July 12th, 1978
•Weight: 200 lbs.•Height: 6’1”•DOB: June 4th, 1982
•Weight: 125 lbs.•Height: 5’6”•DOB: Nov. 30th, 1985
•Weight: 130 lbs.•Height: 5’10”•DOB: May 22nd, 1970
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Home on Cedar Road broken intoOn July 12 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., a home in the
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window and exited through the rear door. Taken was some cash, a credit card (which was later cancelled) and a black Toshiba laptop computer.
Break and enters increase during the summer months. The following safety tips can help ensure you do not become a statistic:
◆ When working in the backyard, keep your front door locked. To get the air flow into your home, open the screen door but keep it locked;
◆ Examine all of your windows for ease of access from the outside. If you cannot lock your windows, install a bar or piece of wood to prevent entry from the outside
◆ Do not leave ladders or items lying next to your home that could be used to climb up on.
◆ Your neighbours, like yourself, will be going on vacation. Keep an eye on their property and report anything that appears suspicious.
◆ If you are not part of a Block Watch, let your neighbours know when you are going to be away, when you’re returning, what vehicles, if any, will be parked in your driveway and if you are having a house sitter.
Suspicious shed fi reOn July 9 at 12:45 a.m., Nanaimo Fire Rescue and
Nanaimo RCMP responded to a report of a shed fire in the rear of 432 Howard Ave. The structure was completely destroyed, though fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze before any secondary damage occurred.
Officers were told the building had been abandoned for some time and apparently people had been using it as a crack shack.
Several days earlier, another fire was reported on the same property, however, there was no damage to any structures.
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A TRUCK LOAD of multi-coloured paints and flowers for Mike Bateman of Mike Bateman Painting who, upon seeing the job one of his former employees had done on my deck last year, decided that he would not patch it up, but instead re-paint the whole structure plus the three-sided trelliswork skirting. After 12 months there was apparently no guarantee in force and he did not have to do this, but could not stand the thought of his business reputation suffering through an ex-worker’s negligence. Mike is studying for a master’s degree in business at VIU and in my opinion, will do very well if he continues in this way.
A HUGE BOUQUET of water lilies to my wonderful neighbour Doris, who knew I would be walking to work in a thunderstorm. She phoned my office to find out what time we opened, then drove out in the downpour to look for me and give me a ride to work. It was much appreciated.
SOME BRIGHT SUN AND BLUE SKIES to the fellow cyclist on the E&N trail who suggested I raise the seat of my bike up. It made all the difference. Thanks.
A HEALTHY BOUQUET to London Drugs at Nanaimo North Town Centre for holding the infant’s medicine for me. I called all over town and everyone was sold out. You also gave me the competitor’s price and allowed me the use of coupons. My daughter really appreciated it.
A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET of thanks to the two unknown women who came to my rescue when I fell off the curb into the parking lot at
the Pharmasave on Bowen Road. Thanks also to the pharmacist and staff from Pharmasave who helped me inside, cleaned my wounds and ensured I was OK to drive myself. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for such wonderful kindness. Nothing is broken and I am healing nicely. Thank you.
A LITTLE FERNS GRATEFUL BOUQUET to Colby and team at R.U. Computing for taking on the challenge of a crashed hard drive and winning.
A BIG BOUQUET to Const. Blanchette who – even after an obviously bad day – managed to add some humour to the rules of highways and obstruction of justice talk he gave. We literally laughed out loud all the way home. Thanks again. There should be more like you.
A BEAUTIFUL HANGING BASKET of flowers to Wendell of Sutton Group Realty for helping us sell our home and buy a condo. You are to be highly recommended for your knowledge and expertise. You made the transition easier for us.
THANK YOU to the kind gentleman who used his fishing rod to retrieve my daughter’s car keys that she had locked in the car on Fathers’ Day at Westwood Lake.
A HUGE BOUQUET to all the nurses, staff workers and doctors at Clearview. You saved my life again and brought me back to being myself.
BIG BOUQUETS to all who came to my aid at Westwood Lake when I fell and broke my pelvis in two
places. The help I received from the gentlemen docking his boat, the bystander RN, the two lifeguards and the two paramedics was greatly appreciated.
A BOUQUET to dog owners who follow the rules regarding picking up after their pets. So much is made about those who disregard their animal’s mess or put it in the bag only to toss it anywhere but a garbage can. Thanks to those who know the difference.
WHAT A PLEASURE it is to hear children outside playing even with this ‘bummer summer’ we are experiencing. The kids were getting their exercise playing basketball even though it was raining.
A BEEF to the impatient woman who passed the stalled red car on Departure Bay Road on the right hand side, almost hitting the three gentlemen who were pushing it to safety.
MY BEEF is with the provincial government that put this harmonized sales tax in and says it won’t affect most purchases. Well, why is it that HST is now being charged on certain foods that are purchased at the grocery store, like baking products? I recently bought packages of nuts, raisins and other things that have never been taxed before.
TO THE BEEFER about dogs barking all night. My dog has never done this before and if indeed she has, (despite opposing stories from other neighbours) then I apologize. This still does not give you the right to impersonate a peace officer (illegal), call other neighbours asking them to lodge a complaint and yell at my mother-in-law who was looking after our dog. Think before you act.
A BIG SUN-ROASTED BEEF to the auto parts store. I have been getting parts there since I could drive and your rude attitude changed that when you wouldn’t allow me to walk around and look at parts.
A BIG STINKY PILE of horse dung to the driver in the VW Rabbit for going way too fast past our ponies, spraying gravel at us and squealing your tires to scare the ponies. It must make you feel like a real man to pick on girls on their ponies. You’re going to kill someone one day.
A BIG ELECTROMAGNETIC BEEF. I’ve recently became aware of what is going to happen in our community and all over the province. B.C. Hydro will be installing smart meters in everyone’s home and Nanaimo is scheduled for October. The World Health Organization made it clear that it can be harmful to our children and unborn children. Please, everyone, be aware, be involved. Do
not allow this to be installed. We can delay this until further studies are done.
A BEEF to the neighbour who goes fishing, brings home the debris and brushes it into the backyards of other people. Clean it where you fish – it attracts rats and mice along with flies.
A GENTLE REMINDER BEEF to the city. It’s time to repaint the wheels and walkers symbols along the Harbourfront Walkway from Maffeo Sutton Park to the Nanaimo Yacht Club. We were riding our bikes on the wheels portion and had to dodge walkers (and their dirty looks) the entire way.
A BEEF to the young couple who did not realize the seriousness of stealing a balloon off a roadside display. I am trying to save $10,000 in real estate fees by selling my mobile home myself in a buyers’ market. To date, five balloons have been stolen.
A HUGE BEEF to the owners of the computer repair shop for having my computer for eight weeks and still not having the brains to fix it. Nothing but higher labour costs and week after week of empty promises. But there’s good news, your competitor fixed it in three days.
A BEEF to the driver of the yellow Toyota travelling through our apartment complex parking lot at high speeds. There are children and seniors walking through the lot who might not be able to get out of the way of your reckless driving. Slow down before you kill someone.
COULD EVERYONE please quit complaining about the weather? Would you rather have the 40 C temperatures other parts of the country are going through? It’s the ‘Wet Coast’ folks.
I CAN’T BELIEVE the number of people who go through automated tellers at stores. Don’t you know you are putting someone out of a job?
Submit your Beef or BouquetBeefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. Two winners will be selected at random to receive a gift certificate from ABC Country Restaurant and a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to [email protected]. Fax to 250-753-0788.
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Matthew David Walker TaylorIt is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we
announce the sudden passing of our son Matthew on July 12, 2011 at the age of 20. Matt was born in Nanaimo on October 14, 1990.Predeceased by his Uncle Doug Yelle and his Aunt
Evelyn Gardner he will be greatly missed by his parents Barbara and David, his younger brothers Andrew and Michael, his girlfriend Nicolette Savard as well as his grandparents Ann and George Yelle, Margaret and Svend Pedersen and Allan Taylor. Matt is also survived by a very large extended family consisting of many (great) aunts, uncles and cousins.Matt was a young man just beginning his life’s journey
when it came to an abrupt end. Although his life was short, he accomplished many things. He played soccer for several years before he found his true passion – lacrosse, both box and fi eld. After winning many awards and playing in Provincial as well as National Tournaments, he went on to become a referee. Matt was a happy, outgoing young man who loved life. He enjoyed cooking, playing video games and being with his girlfriend when he wasn’t at work. He also loved fast, noisy cars and travelling. Matt had been to both Mexico and Hawaii in 2009.
A Celebration of Matt’s Life will be held at the Bowen Park Auditorium on Sunday, July 24th at
1:00 pm.In lieu of fl owers, a donation may be made
in Matt’s memory to a youth sports organization of your choice.
Dec. 20, 1934 – July 17, 2011Stu passed away at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents George and Mary Murland, he is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jean, daughter Linda (Terry), grandson Stuart (Lindsy), sis-ters Jessie (Les) of Campbell River and Etta(Ken) of Edmonton, brothers Jim and John (Joyce) plus a very large, extended family.After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy for 22 years (where he was known as ‘Moe’), he left as a Chief Petty Offi cer and went on to be an electrician for 30+ years. Stu loved to work and he enjoyed a vast array of mu-sic. He loved hockey and other sports and ran a Hockey Referee School in Victoria and Parksville.A Memorial Service will be held at Yates Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Rd Parksville, BC on July 23, 2011 @ 1:00pm. Donations may be made to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, 1200 Dufferin Cres Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 or the SPCA, Box 1407 Parksville,BC V9P 2H3.
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COLLEEN JOANNE POOLE
(nee Watson)Jan. 16, 1951 - July 11, 2011
Colleen passed away after years of bravely struggling with health issues.She was born and raised in Cumberland,moved to Ladysmith in1979 with her husband Rob and their 2 children.In 1998 Colleen and Rob moved to Nanaimo where they have resided for the past 13 years.Colleen was predeceased by her parents Jack and Lorraine Watson. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Rob; daughter Kristi (Carl) Dashwood; son Ryan;granddaughters (her special angels) Jordyn and Kayla; sister Noelle (Tony) Piket; brother Ray (Annette) Watson. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; Rob’s mom, Marg Poole and family; and her special sisters “The CrazyEights”.There will be no service at Colleen’s request. A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, a donation may be made in her name to thecharity of your choice.
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WENTWORTHTony Andrew Wentworth
passed away suddenly doing what he loved,at the age of 54 years.
Predeceased by his father Phil, he is survived by his wife Sherry; daughter Nadia and son Todd; Daniel and Dixie; grandchildren: Mitchell, Austin, Mason, Nate, Alexandria and Wyatt; mother Nina; sister Susan; brother Gordon and their family; father and mother-in-law: Bob and Bertha Willoughby as well asnumerous other relatives. The funeral service was conducted from theGrace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. withJoyce Carson offi ciating. The eulogy was read by Russ Hebblethwaite. The active pallbearers were Morgan Pentelichuk, Merv Pentelichuk, Gordon Wentworth, Ryan Hodge, Guy Willoughby, Terry Willoughby, Russ Hebblethwaite, Andrew Boddy and Danny McNaughton.
The interment was held in theLloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral
Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.
August 24, 1940 - July 16, 2011
Our husband and father passed away July 16, 2011. Erwin was predeceased by his parents John & Frances Tkatchuk. He is survived by his loving& F Tk t h k H i i d b hi l ifamily: wife, Dian, daughter Candice, sister JudyGlogowski, niece Michelle Glogowski, nephew Michael Glogowski and wife Stacey and their 2daughters Tori & Lexi
Erwin enjoyed an interesting and rewarding career with IBM which took him to many cities in North & South America. He was a devoted husband & father & a loyal, generous friend. He was also a spiritualman and as one of Jehovah’s witnesses had astrong faith in the Bible promise of God’s Kingdom bringing an end to suffering & death that plagues all mankind.
Funeral service Sunday, July 23, 2011, 3 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s witnesses on Dumont Road, Nanaimo. Tea to follow.
Forestry Crewman, Forestry Technician (RFT or FIT) FULL TIME / SEASONAL
Hedberg Associates, based in Squamish, B.C., is a diversifi ed forestry and natural resource management company. The fi rm provides consulting services to the forest industry, clean energy sector, telecommunication and transmission/distribution line industry. Hedberg Associates continues to specialize in forest management, silviculture, operational planning, cutting permit development and appraisals, including fi eld layout of roads and cut blocks.
We are a growing company looking for senior forestry crewman and experienced fi eld technicians. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of forestry experience. We are a highly motivated group of individuals and will provide employees the opportunity to continue their advancement in the forest and other natural resource industries.
Employees will be responsible for completing road location and block layout, traversing, collecting mapping and site plan information and preparation of operation plans. Transmission and distribution line layout and transmission line vegetation management.
The position will be predominantly fi eld based with work in all types of weather and terrain. We are a local company but require some work to be completed in remote locations.
Squamish is a vibrant and growing community located between Vancouver and Whistler. Dubbed Canada’s “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”, it offers world-class mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and many more outdoor pursuits.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience.Job Qualifi cations:• Profi cient with all basic forestry fi eld equipment. • Valid B.C. Drivers Licence. • Healthy, fi t individuals who are able to complete work in a variety of outdoor environments.• Forestry experience, knowledge or training and capable of supervising others. • Familiarity with Road Eng, Word and Excel would be an asset.Application Instructions: Application deadline for all positions will be Friday, August 5, 2011. All individuals who apply will be contacted. Please email resumes with a cover letter and two references to [email protected].
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) isseeking information for the possible lease of space lo-cated west of Nanaimo Parkway to the Georgia Straits between North eld/Brechin Road to the south and Dover/Walbank Road to the north. Approx. 305 sq.m.(3300 sq.ft.) of Offf ce Space, and approx. 680 sq.m. (7300sq.ft.) of ground oor Warehouse Space. Thespace must be contiguous and include a loading dockdoor with ramp or ground level overhead door with minimum 12' x12' opening, man door, secure concretewalls and oors with 15-30 parking stalls.
Available for t-up no later than October 1, 2011. Fit-up costs may be amortized over a possible 10year lease.
Additional preferences may be given to facilities with outdoor wash area (with drain), 24/7 access, alarm system, surveillance camera, and on-sitesecurity.
Provide address of building, term, base rent, operating cost, availability date, size, oor plan, and pictures; include contact information.
Further information at (604) 264-3420. Must befaxed or emailed by July 25, 2011 at 1400hrs.RCMP, “E” DivisionLeasing UnitFax: (604) 264-2494Email: [email protected] responding to this Request for Informationmust provide the RCMP with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so or a copy of their Represen-tation Agreement.
This is not a tender process, nor a request for proposal, but only an inquiry as to the availability of space to lease. The RCMP will not necessarily inviteoffers or lease any space. The RCMP reserves the right to issue an invitation to tender for this possible leasing requirement or other leasing requirements based on information it receives as a result of thisadvertisement or based on any other information which may come to its attention prior to the closing date of the tender; or it may invite offers by way of public tender.
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PHARMACISTCENTRAL DRUGS re-quires a professional Pharmacist to join its team. Locally owned & operated. We offer the chance to practice Phar-macy in a diverse, pa-tient focused work envi-ronment. Great hours, as well as competitive wage and benefi ts compliment a supportive work envi-ronment. Reply in confi dence to File #345, c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar Ave, Nanaimo, V9S 2H7.
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume to offi [email protected] or fax to: 250-956-4888.
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Therapy Dog ProgramVolunteer Unit Facilitator NeededSt. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program is seeking a Unit Facilitator for its group inNanaimo and surrounding communities. Do you love dogs and love people? Are you organized, altruistic and available for a few hours a week? Responsibilities includetelephone work, visits with new volunteers,conducting orientation sessions and regular contact with facilities and volunteers. Pleasecontact Regional Therapy Dog Coordinator at 2250 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9 or e-mail: [email protected] by July 27, 2011.j
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ALBERNI COMMUNITY & Women’s Services Society is seeking a Full-time Executive Director to lead our agency as we work to achieve our vision to Break The Cycle of Abuse, through providing wrap-around services for individuals and families impacted by violence. You are a strong leader with a proven track record in areas such as Human Resource Management, Revenue Gen-eration, Marketing and Public Relations, amongst other things. Your resume will dem-onstrate this clearly. You will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing operations and growth of ACAWS by plan-ning, organizing, leading, and administering all agency ac-tivities, programs and opera-tions, and by providing the linkage between the organiza-tion, its staff, and the Board of Directors. You will be able to ensure high-quality, ethical, ef-fi cient, accountable and effec-tive client-centered services. We are looking for a candidate who: - Has a University De-gree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related fi eld, plus at least fi ve years’ directly-related work ex-perience, or an equivalent - Has a clear understanding of the dynamics of abuse and violence - Has the ability to de-velop effective relationships with all stakeholders - Believes strongly in a social justice ap-proach to client services. Please send a Cover Letter and CV in confi dence to: ACAWS Board Chair 3082 Third Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5 Or by email to: of-fi [email protected] Or by fax to: 250.724.7113 By 4:30 p.m. August 15, 2011 A job descrip-tion is available by emailing of-fi [email protected].
BURGER KING Nanaimo is currently hiring Full-Time Food Counter Attendants. Mature candidates & students wel-come to apply. Must be fl exible and able to work vari-ous shifts incl. days, evenings, weekends and statutory holi-days. Wages $10.80 per hour. 1150 Terminal Ave
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CONTROLLERA well established Kelowna based, underground utilities /road contractor has an im-mediate requirement for a controller. The successful applicant will have over fi ve years of experience in the construction fi eld after com-pletion of their accounting designation, CA, CGA. They will be required to perform all aspects of accounting cycle up to and including fi nancial statements. We are an ag-gressive company and re-quire a strong aggressive person that is ready to take on new challenges and grow with the company. Remu-neration complete with bene-fi t package will be consum-mate with experience. Please reply to the Adminis-trator by fax at 250-765-9603, or phone 250-765-9601.
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The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract Highway Truckers; Owners/Operators. Total volume to move is 65,000 cubic metres for North-ern Vancouver Island (Schoen Lake Area), accommodations available. For more details, please call Jennifer at 250-591-0067 or email: offi [email protected].
We are currently seeking a marine mechanic in Port Har-dy. Specializing in Honda and Yamaha is an asset. Full time position with benefi ts. Wages dependant on credentials and experience. Apply in person to Colleen or e-mail resume to: [email protected].
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BARTENDER, SERVER re-quired for Black Bear Pub in Nanaimo. Must be fl exible. Ap-ply with resume. EDO Japan@Woodgrove Mall needs FOOD COUNTER ATTEN-DANT (NOC6641) $11.75/hr. Send resume to [email protected]
SOUS Chef, Cooks and Dishwash-ers Wanted for Simonholt Food and Drink in North Nanaimo. Must be able to work in a busy enviroment and work well with others. Please email your resume to [email protected] or drop off in person at 6582 Applecross Road. 250-933-3338
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ELECTRICAL
1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced,bonded, Small Jobs Specialist,panel upgrades and renos. Allwork guaranteed since 1989.Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
FENCING
J & R FENCING: A completeline of fencing. Farm, chainlink, deer, electric. We also doYard Clean-Up and manuresales. Call 250-802-2541.
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NOW IS THE PERFECT TIMEto have your fruit trees pruned.20 Years experience. CallGordon at 250-746-1555.
ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable,honest. No job too small. Lawnmaintenance, hedging, powerwashing, gutters, haul away.Insured. Free estimates.(250)729-5411
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JUNK TO THE DUMP. JobsBig or small, I haul it all! I recy-cle & donate any useableitems to local charities. CallSean, 250-741-1159.
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ACORN HOME SERVICESHome improvements. Repairs.Doors/windows. Custom madearbors, decks, sunrooms, awn-ings, fences & lots more! Gar-ry, 250-591-7474.www.acornhomeservices.ca
AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.
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BRYAN GRIFFIN CON-STRUCTION experienced in new home construction, homerenos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & soffi ts and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601.
EXP. CARPENTER/Handy-man: Renos, Framing, Con-crete formed, placed & fi n-ished Sheds, decks & fencing. No job too small. Great rates & References. Derrick 816-8646
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER new construction, reno’s, 25 yrs. Reliable. (250)616-0990.
RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or renovating your home/bath-room/kitchen/basement? Roof-ing & fi nish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/ Insured Richard 250-729-7809
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PLUMBING
RETIRED PLUMBER Jour-neyman. Repairs & renova-tions. (250)390-1982
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NANAIMO: MOOSE LODGE, 1356 Cranberry Ave. Every Sunday! 9am-2pm (to be held outdoors). Tables available to the public for $10 each. Frank 250-754-2853, 250-816-1233.
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DINING ROOM table only with 1 foot drop leaf, 3’x4’ 6”, hard-wood, $75. 250-729-0444.
ELECTRIC SINGER SEWING Machine: in cabinet, $70 (250)756-1834
HEAVY DUTY hammock com-plete with frame, great cond. $25 obo. Call (250)751-1383
KENMORE STOVE- white, clean, excellent cond, w/digital clock, $99. (250)751-5257.
LEATHERETTE COUCH or love seat, no rips or tears, $99 obo. Call 250-758-4569.
OAK ENTERTAINMENT cen-tre, lots of storage and 27” JVC TV $99. 250-751-0358
PEDESTAL KITCHEN table, w/4 chairs, exc cond, $75 obo. 24” TV, $20. (250)390-1117.
PET DOOR extra large for wall or door mount $49 obo 250-755-1160.
SNOW & SKATE small female brand hoodies, like new. 6 @ $15 each. 729-9885
SOLID STEEL Wheel barrel very good cond, $60. Coleman stove, $39. 250-758-3410.
SUMMER MATERNITY clothes (sz L) $5 each, Fisher Price bouncy chair $10, iron-ing board $10, food processor $20. 758-1453
USED FRIDGE in good condi-tion $99 obo. 250 -751-0961
WHEEL BARREL, $15. Bar-becue, 1 burner, 1 full tank, used 1x. $65. (250)751-2244.
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
NANAIMO. MOVE-IN ready 2 bedroom condo. New paint, new kitchen appliances, steam cleaned broadloom. Light fi lled w balcony. Includes parking, storage locker, washer, dryer. Well maintained building. Close to hospital, bus stops, schools & VIU. New price $185,000 www.nanaimocon-do4sale.weebly.com 250-714-0812 [email protected]
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NORTH NANAIMO: $479,000 (No HST). 2 level home on cul-de-sac. Grnd level entr. Ocean/mountain view. Approx. 2560 sq.ft. 5 B/R, 3 bath. Natural gas heat, Built in 2004. Near schools, parks, malls. 756-3855.
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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MORTGAGES
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OPEN HOUSE
BY OWNER. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 24, 1-4pm, #19-2501 Labieux Road. Double wide mobile home. 1344 sq.ft. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, near new ap-pliances. Well-maintained, open plan. All spacious rooms, large wardrobes. Central for shopping & buses. Sep. laun-dry room, side door to deck. Covered carport, garden with shed & patio. Small pet OK. (250)758-6515.
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
CENTRAL NANAIMO. One Bdrms from $725 & 2 Bdrms from $750. July 15 or Aug 1. Quiet. NP/NS. References. Mark/Don 250-753-8633.
DOWNTOWN/MEWS area, 1 bdrm + den condo, insuite laundry, hrdwd fl rs, elec F/P, S/S appls, patio, secured prkg, $1000 + utils, 250-714-1621.
GORGEOUS DOWNTOWN Condo. Character building. 1bdrm + den, 5 appliances, Fireplace, WIFI, N/P, N/S $900. 250-754-2207
HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $680. (250)716-3305.
Hospital AreaBright 1 bdrm
Heat & hot water incl.Renovated suites
Quiet park-like settingVideo cameras. $700 +
250-753-6656
LONG Lake 2br, 2bath, 5 ap-pliances. Top fl oor with cathe-dral ceiling stunning view of the lake. Avail Sept 1, $1150/mth. 250-729-8835
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
NORTH NANAIMOSeeing is believing!
Bright 1 & 2 bdrm Apt. New Paint, very clean & quiet in updated bldg.
Near Country Club Mall.Prof. mngt. Free H/W.
From $715 & $810Call 250-758-1246.
TERMINAL PARK area, lge, 1b/r, near all amenities. Heat & hot water incl. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $650/$675 month 754-2484.
COTTAGES
LANTZVILLE: Waterfront property, Private. Cozy cabin, furnished. Suits single person. Ref’s. Avail now $695/m + util N/S,N/P, 250-390-8006
NANAIMO- DELUXE 1 bdrm cottage+ den. W/D, F/S, N/S, sm pet ok. Propane F/P. Avail Sept 1. $875. (250)758-2294.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
NANAIMO CENTRAL- large very clean 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 4 appls, large yard, near bus stop & shopping Available Aug 1. Refs $995.+ utils. (604)318-9322.
HAREWOOD AREA, 3 bdrm in 4-plex, F/S, D/W, coin laun-dry, close to schools, shop-ping, bus route, $995 mo + utils, refs req, 250-722-3539.
NORTHFIELD RD- SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Fresh, clean, near all amenities, fenced yrd. NS/NP. $995. W/D hookup. Avail immed. 250-758-4871.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
CEDAR: ORGANIC gardeners paradise, 5th wheel, very pri-vate & quiet, $500 mo. Avail immed, (250)245-0014.
HOMES FOR RENT
1 BDRM Character, W/D hookup, private yard, ocean view, downtown, NP/NS, $810 + utils. Call (250)753-9365.
2-BDRM Character. Ocean view, large patio, fenced yard, W/D hook-up. Downtown. N/P N/S. $900.+util. 250-753-9365
3BDRM, 2BATH upper fl oor of house. Incl. DW, lndry, heat, hydro, satellite TV, garage. College area. Nice place, clean. $1300. Avail immed, Call (250)716-3398.
3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MIN-UTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-749-3188
4B/R, 2 BATH, Executive home, oceanview, 5 acres, 6 appl, two decks. Jinglepot area. N/P, N/S. Avail. Sept 1, $1650. ref’s req. 585-4776.
CILAIRE, OCEAN front home on quiet street, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1750 mo, all appls, avail now. Call 250-802-5920.
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO, 1 bdrm + den, huge lot, deck, large yard, N/S, refs req, avail immed, $850 mo. Call Rick at 250-756-6490.
LADYSMITH- 2 BDRM Rancher w/extra den/offi ce or bdrm. French doors from mas-ter bdrm to hot tub on deck. Private setting, southern expo-sure, detached 26x22 work-shop w/220 wiring, golf course & schools near by. NS/NP. $1200+ utils. Available Aug 1. (250)713-4739.
NANAIMO- 1 bdrm. Country living, $850/mo, discount for seniors. Call 250-753-1200.
N. NANAIMO, clean 3 bdrm duplex, 2 full bath, fenced yard, close to schools, marsh and buses, Sept. 1 or Aug. 15, $1200 mo, 250-668-3734.
NORTH END. Oceanview. 3 level, sunny 3 bdrm. 4 new ap-pliances, newly renovated car-port. Ref’s required. $1200. + hydro. 1-778-883-8703.
UPLANDS AREA, 3 bdrm, 3 bath family home for rent, near all levels of school and Ruther-ford Mall. 5 appliances and bo-nus rec room with pool table. $1450 for Sept 1st. (250) 729-7587
RENTALS
SUITES, LOWER
COUNTRY CLUB area:1bdrm, F/S, wood stove, nolaundry, Avail. immed. $700 +$350 D.D., utils incl. 250-616-9407 or 250-739-1259
COUNTRY CLUB- lrg, clean,quiet, 1 bdrm, priv ent & patio.NS/NP. $775 inclds utils.Refs req’d. 250-751-2007.
DEPARTURE BAY: 1 B/R,shared laundry, Includes Util,Sat/TV, Internet & privatePatio. Suitable 4 one. $650/M.Avail Aug.15. 751-3691
DEP BAY: Ocean view, new 1bdrm + den. 4 appls, private.Hydro, TV incl. NS/NP. $780.(250)754-9284 leave message
DIVER’S LAKE. Newer 1-bdrm, private entr., laminatefl oors, shared laundry, quietperson(s). N/P, smoking out-side only. $700. inclds all utils.Aug. 1st. (250)729-2378.
HAREWOOD AREA, new 2bdrm bsmt suite, no laundry,N/P, N/S, avail Aug. 1, $850mo incls utils, 250-618-1401.
JINGLE POT area: 2 B/RNew, nice & clean, N/P,$800/mth. Laundry Included.585-3491 or 739-9270. CastleRock Drive. Avail. now.
LADYSMITH - NEWLY reno’d2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground fl oor,self contained, N/P, N/S. Refsreq’d, avail Sept. 1, $1000/mo.John 250-741-7739.
N. NANAIMO 1Bdrm base-ment suite. Close to Wood-grove. Sep entry, F/S.$750/mo. NS/NP July 15th orAug. 1st. (250)758-6933.
N. NANAIMO (near Wood-grove) 2 bdrm legal, w/d, park-ing. NP/NS, $950 inclds utils.Avail Aug 15. 250-713-0119.
N. NANAIMO: New 1bdrmbsmt suite, on bus route, sepentr & heat, no lndry. NS/NP.$700/mo, utils & cable incl.Avail immed. (250)619-7097.
PARKSVILLE, very nice 1bdrm. suite. No pets/smoking.W/D, F/S. $575/mo. AvailNow. Call 250-746-5094.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS West-wood lake area: bright 1bdrm.F/S, D/W, wood stove. $775incl. hydro, cbl, internet. Refs,avail Aug. 1st, (250)754-1420.
UNIVERSITY: 1 B/R sunny &quiet. incl. laundry & parking.Ref’s. N/S. Suits EHS person.$625/M Avail Sept 1.741-8255
WESTWOOD LAKE: Brandnew 2 B/R, 5 appl., Sep. laun-dry & hydro N/S,N/P, wired forinternet. Avail now. $880/M.591-8414.
SUITES, UPPER
NANAIMO LAKES BachelorLoft, character, forested.NS/NP. 15min drive from VIU.$780 inclusive. 250-753-9365.
NORTH NANAIMO- 2 bdrmupper, lrg lot, deck, 5 appls,great location. $1000 spilt hy-dro. N/S. Available Aug 1.(250)618-9370.
TOWNHOUSES
C. NANAIMO. Brand new fur-nished townhome (mint), inunit laundry, fenced yard, patiow/ bbq, N/S, N/P. Ref’s,$1450, Aug 15, 250-741-4422.
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CARS
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
GOLF carts/utility vehicles gas andelectric,clearance priced at Cart-splusBC.com click Summer SizzlerSale 1866-886-6893
TRUCKS & ANSVV
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GARAGE SALES
C E D A R / Y E L L OW P O I N T, Whiting Way (off Yellowpoint Rd.), Sat, July 23, 9am-2pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale. Household items, fi shing gear/collectible fi shing gear, tools and much more!
CENTRAL NANAIMO. Satur-day, July 23 & Sunday, July 24, 9am-2pm. 2-family house-hold items. 125 Pride Ave.
COUNTRY CLUB: 3029 Per-simmon Pl. Sat, July 23, 8 am - 1 pm. Books, toys, misc. hsehld, furniture, etc.
DIVERS LAKE Ardoon Pl. Sat. July 23, 9-12. Multi-family, hsehld, toys, typewriters.
Garage Sale: Sat. July 23rd, 9:30 am to 2 pm. Furniture, tools and other various items. Junction Mini Storage, 13136 Thomas Rd., Ladysmith.
HAREWOOD AREA, 1011 Collier Plc. (Willow mobile home park), Sat & Sun, July 23 & 24, 9am-2pm. Moving Sale. Solid wood 6 piece din-ing room set w/ matching hutch, tools, household items, furniture and much more.
HAREWOOD AREA 442 Hill-crest Ave. Sat. July 23, 9-2. Patio set, luggage, hsehld, womens clothes, Europe-an/Asian fashion collectibles.
NANAIMO- 4321 JINGLEPOT Bed & Breakfast (off Labieux) Sat, July 23, 8am-?, Sun, July 24, 8am-2pm. Huge Sale! Rugs, patio furniture. Bring containers or trucks etc, every-thing very inexpensive.
NANAIMO- 525 ARBUTUS Ave, Sat, July 23, 8am-1pm. Rain or Shine! Large selection of useful items priced to sell! No clothes or Toys!
NANAIMO- 7123 DICKSON Rd, Sat, July 23 & Sun, July 24, 9am-1pm. No reasonable offer refused!
NORTH NANAIMO. Saturday July 23, 8:30am-1:30pm. Household items & misc. 5975 Butcher Road.
GARAGE SALES
NANAIMO- (HOSPITAL area) Woodlands High School, Band Room, Sat, July 23, 9am-1pm. Huge Sale! lLots of fun stuff the band is raising funds for a trip to Cuba.
N. NANAIMO, - 6441 Lasalle Rd., Fri & Sat, July 22 & 23, 8am-1pm. Teak dining table & 6 chairs, new jewelry, dishes, golf clubs and more.
NORTH NANAIMO: 3292 Wil-lowmere Crest., Sat., July 23rd, 9-noon. LOTS or Girls clothing 2-9 + shoes, toys, bike, household items...
PARKWOOD: 5525 Garibaldi Dr. Sat. July 23, 8 am - 3 pm. Pool table, toys, DVD, books, Wilton bakeware, N64, etc.
RUTHERFORD: 5145 Parton Dr. Sat. July 23, 9 am - 2 pm. Kids’ stuff, furniture, TV’s clothing. Lots of Good Stuff!
SOUTH: 1077 Morrell Circle. (Willow Park M.H. P. just off Nanaimo Lakes Rd) Sat. July 23, 9 am - 2 pm. From sum-mertime to Christmas & every day in-between, we have something for everyone!
TOWNSITE AREA, 875 Town-site Rd., Sat & Sun, July 23 & 24, 8am-2pm. Rain or shine! Collectibles, motorcycle stuff, household, bikes and more.
UPLANDS AREA: 4303 Ash-bury Pl. Sat July 23, 8 am - noon. Lots of Great Stuff! Col-lectables, household, fi shing gear & misc. Rain or Shine.
WADDINGTON FLEA MAR-KET- 1300 Waddington Rd. Every Saturday throughout the summer. Got stuff you want to sell? New vendors every week. Farm fresh produce. Space starts at $10. We do the signage. Call Ryan 250-797-9087. or email:[email protected]
YELLOW POINT: 13585 Wag-on Wheel Dr. Sat. July 23, 9-2. Cancelled if raining, multi-family, something for everyone
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