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Nanaimo’s MLAs are divided in their reactions to Premier Christy Clark’s new cabinet.

Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon was appointed parliamentary secretary for innovation and technology to the minister of advanced education, innovation and technology, one of nine MLAs named as parliamentary secretaries.

Cantelon said the new cabinet is a strong one that reflects the talent and diversity of opinions in the Liberal caucus.

“There were a lot of good people sitting on the sidelines,” he said, adding that while some longstanding MLAs are gone, change is important for renewal.

The cabinet shuffle, announced Wednesday, follows in the wake of the resignations of several high-profile ministers.

Last week, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, Education Minister George Abbott, Children and Family Development Minister Mary McNeil and Chilliwack MLA John Les, parliamentary secretary to the premier, announced they wouldn’t be seeking re-election.

On Tuesday, another cabinet minister – Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure – resigned. ◆ See ‘ELECTION’ /4

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TTaxpayers’ federation wants reform for MP, senate pension

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Members of Parliament should be under the same pension schemes as other Canadians.

That’s the message Jordan Bateman, director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C., delivered Wednesday morning when he and Michael Dunn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation administrator, unveiled a billboard on the Island Highway north of Nanaimo.

The billboard and others like it across Canada are designed to drum up public support to pressure the federal government to shut down the current pension plan for members of parliament and replace it with an RRSPstyle pension plan.

The billboards encourage Canadians to text “TAX” to 212121, so they can sign the federation’s petition, e-mail the prime minister and learn more about the MP pension plan.

The taxpayers federation has fought for pension reform since

it formed in 1990.

“I feel like we’re finally hitting a turning point,” Bateman said. “I think the Conservative government’s going to make a decision this fall. We want these pensions taken away or ratcheted down to a level that’s much fairer for taxpayers.”

Currently taxpayers contribute $24 for every $1 MPs pay into their pension funds, according to the federation.

“T hese pensions aren’ t invested in any interest funds, they’re not invested in big companies like most pensions are,” Bateman said.

According to the federation, in 2010-11 MPs and senators contributed a combined $4.5 million into parliamentary pension accounts while taxpayers kicked in $110 million, which included $26.7 million in contributions and $84 million in interest and actuarial adjustments.

The current pension scheme would pay Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney an estimated pension of more than $75,000 annually or about $1.4 million

by age 80 if he were to leave parliament in 2015.

The federation also wants to see legislation that would ensure parliamentarians convicted of offenses relating to their offices are barred from collecting parliamentary pension benefits.

Lunney said he did not get into politics for a pension and that reforms could be coming this fall.

“I ran hoping to make a difference and I’ve been working on that for 12 years now,” Lunney said. “The demands on an MP’s time are way beyond anything most ever imagined and, that said, it is a pleasure serving my constituents. To the issue, there will be a reform package discussed early in the new session when we get back. It will be one of the first things addressed and there will be changes introduced accordingly.”

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The costs of depreciation reports for strata corporations can vary.

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Michael Dunn, left, and Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation give four thumbs down to high MP pensions. The men were in Lantzville Wednesday unveiling one of several billboards erected across Canada to drum up public support for government pension reforms.

When the roof is leaking or broken pipes are gushing water into condominiums, it might be too late to go through the lengthy tendering process to get a competitive price on repairs.

“When condo owners wait until there is an emergency they become victims of emergency repair construction costs,” said Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. A depreciation report is a tool to help strata councils mitigate unexpected repair costs and high special levies.

In December 2011, the province introduced legislation requiring strata corporations to obtain depreciation reports by Dec. 14, 2013, or hold a vote to waive that requirement.

Deryk Norton, a board member of the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, said having a depreciation report allows strata corporations to create better plans for long-term maintenance and repair work and set aside money for costs.

It might also help owners maintain property values, he added, because potential buyers might look for a depreciation report.

Norton said depreciation reports will show how much money a strata council has to set aside for major repair work, which may reduce the need for special levies.

“Big special levies are devastating to any community,” said Gioventu.

Gioventu said a number of the provincial association’s members completed depreciation reports and it’s been a useful exercise, adding that it was a “bit of a revelation” for some because they discovered that there isn’t enough money in the bank for future repairs.

Some strata corporations aren’t putting enough money into contingency funds to cover future repair costs, he said. Some councils put in between $15-25 from each strata unit, when about $40-75 per unit needs to be added.

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Election prospects behind government appointments ◆ From /1 No new ministries have been added to the latest cabinet, although two ministers of state positions were added – one for seniors and one for small business.

The cabinet, made up of 16 ministers, the premier and two ministers of state, includes five new faces: Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, WestsideKelowna MLA Ben Stewart, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, VancouverLangara MLA Moira Stilwell and West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan.

“The new cabinet brings a renewed commitment to our priorities,” said Clark in a press release. “That means staying focused on jobs and fiscal discipline and continuing our efforts to make life more affordable for B.C. families.”

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They’re trying to shore up their base and make the government more appealing, protect seats.

Cantelon said the new cabinet was well selected. As a former teacher, Don McRae will bring a frontline perspective to his new position as education minister, Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid is not only a doctor but also a capable, experienced cabinet minister and the agriculture minister

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As for his own appointment as parliamentary secretary for innovation and technology, he plans to focus on expanding opportunities for manufacturing wood products on the Island, which he said is a particular passion of his.

Leonard Krog, Nanaimo NDP MLA and attorney general opposition critic, said Clark’s cabinet choices are more about winning next year’s election by appealing to as many groups as possible than about governing the province.

“They’re trying to shore up their base and make the government more appealing, protect seats,” he said. “She has lost a lot of very talented people and she’s trying to put a fresh face on her government.”

Krog called Rich Coleman’s appointment as deputy premier the “obvious choice” given that he is “highly partisan” and was the former house leader.

“Coleman is there to shore up the conservative voters who are slipping to the B.C. Conservatives,” said Krog.

The two new ministers of state positions respond to pressure from the opposition, as the NDP have often raised concerns about issues related to seniors and small business, he said.

On a positive note, Krog said Cantelon’s appointment will raise the profile of the mid-Island region in the upper echelons of government. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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TTrial avoided with guilty plea DARCY KOZAK was charged with killing of Nanaimo man.

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Thursday morning, in a Victoria courtroom, Darcy Kozak of Campbell River pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of manslaughter. He was facing three counts of first-degree murder.

With the guilty pleas, a threemonth trial was avoided in B.C. Supreme Court. The 40-year-old is in custody in Victoria and returns to court Monday (Sept.

10) for sentencing.

Second-degree murder carries a life sentence and Kozak pleaded guilty to two counts in the deaths of Kenneth Robinson of Nanaimo and Kenneth Allan Leask of Powell River. He also pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Luc Dulude of Campbell River.

Robinson, 45, lived on the streets of Nanaimo and went missing, along with his dog Angel, in May 2007. His badly decomposed body was discovered by hikers in a wooded area of Shawnigan Lake in August 2007.

In December 2008, Dulude’s body was found in an aban-

doned commercial building in the Willow Point area of Campbell River.

During the police investigation, RCMP described Kozak as a person of interest in connection with Dulude’s death. The investigation also revealed that Kozak had killed Leask whose body was never found.

Dulude was a career criminal who was believed to have met Kozak during a prison stint.

Dulude moved to Campbell River from Kamloops in August 2008 after being released from prison following his sixth robbery conviction.

Court records show that Dulude spent time behind bars almost continuously since 1987.

Most of his crimes were linked to his addiction to cocaine.

Kozak was also a heavy cocaine user who had an acrimonious relationship with Janice Bridges of Campbell River. She is the widow of businessman Ron Bridges who died suddenly in 2004, leaving her and their children with a multimillion-dollar inheritance.

The empty building where Dulude’s body was found was owned by one of Janice Bridges’ companies. The building was later demolished and the Bridges’ oceanfront home, located less than a kilometre south of the crime scene, was thoroughly searched by police

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Enrolment unchanged from last year at VIU

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The number of students in academic programs heading back to class at Vancouver Island University this fall remains steady.

The institution’s upward trend in recent years was reversed last fall with an enrolment dip the equivalent of about 143 full-time students at the Nanaimo campus, which officials attributed to uncertainty about the labour market and the month-long faculty strike in the spring of 2011.

Those numbers did not improve this year – in fact, there was another slight drop.

Fred Jacklin, registrar and director of enrolment services, said so far, the university enrolled students in 23,632 course seats this fall, compared to 23,753 last year.

Course seats refer to indi-

vidual courses and a fulltime student takes about five courses at a time.

“We’re down 20 enrolments, which is negligible,” he said. “It’s not as good as I had hoped. We’re always hoping for an increase, of course.”

This year’s numbers, which are subject to change as students may continue adding or dropping courses for the first week or so, represent a 5.6-per cent drop from 2010, when the university enrolled students in 25,035 course seats, said Jacklin.

He said it is difficult to tell why the numbers have not risen, but declining enrolment in local high schools, a competitive marketplace and the teacher strike could be factors.

“It’s certainly conceivable i the strike is having a bit of a lasting impact,” said Jacklin.

The university recently completed an enrolment management planning process and now staff plan to look at recommendations from that process to boost

recruitment and retention of students, he said.

“VIU still has a tremendous range of quality programs,” said Jacklin. “I don’t see any reason why our numbers aren’t just going to continue to grow.”

Steve Beasley, executive director of the VIU Students’ Union, believes that numbers will not get back to 2010 levels any time soon.

“We know anecdotally that people are having a harder time affording school,” he said.

“We know that there are lots of young people not returning.”

Beasley said rising tuition fees and living costs are pushing more people out of school – he points to a recent Bank of Montreal survey that found students worry more about finances than they do about grades – and some are questioning whether going to school will get them a higher income.

“You would have to know your post-graduate income would be significantly better,” he said.

The Regional District of Nanaimo and local municipalities are looking to install 12 level two electric vehicle charging stations throughout the region by next spring.

The RDN received a provincial planning grant from the Community Charging Infrastructure Fund and Fraser Basin Council to identify locations for two stations each in Parksville and Qualicum Beach and one each in Lantzville and the seven electoral areas.

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Plan benefits Island farmers

BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Farmers in the mid-Island region will soon have a new tool available to help them take advantage of a growing demand for local food and diversify their products.

The Vancouver Island Coast Regional Agricultural Framework for Action, a collaboration effort between the province and Island Coastal Economic Trust, was announced last week.

Its goals are to strengthen farm organizations; recruit and support new farmers; reduce costs for farmers; improve the productivity of farmland; and expand consumer education and outreach while improving the marketing of regional agricultural products.

The plan will make $2 million available through grant applications, aimed largely for mid-siz ed f ar ming operations with revenues between $10,000 and $100,000 annually.

For Island regions that have identified agriculture as a priority to help diversify their economies, the opportunity for increased productivity through improved land through irrigation and higher value crops will be more accessible.

“There is tremendous potential for agricultural growth in the Vancouver Island Coast region,” said Don McRae, provincial minster for agriculture, in a press release. “This report will help producers take advantage of those opportunities, which will build the regional economies, help families maintain their rural lifestyles and provide consumers with local products.”

Provincial statistics from 2011 show farms in the Vancouver Island Coast region, which begins north of the Malahat and includes the

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Those farms produce a wide diversity of products including beef, poultry, tree fruit, berries, hops, grapes and medicinal herbs. Many of those products are used to create value-added foods such as cheese, wine, cider and spirits and honey.

Marjorie Stewart, chairwoman of the Nanaimo Foodshare Society, said the assistance is welcome but farmers will have to wait to see how the application process plays out.

“The information about how to apply for the portion of the $2 million, which is not a huge amount of money, is not posted yet so the proof of the pudding is in the eating of the pudding, not in the pudding,” she said. “It’s very good news that the provincial government has made a strong statement in favour of local agriculture but we have yet to see how this works for the small scale intensive producers who I think are the future.”

Stewart added that money used to educate the public on local farming and the products produced here will be valuable.

“It’s extremely valuable when a program helps people doing the work to do the promotion because people doing the work are already very busy. They’re very good at doing what they’re doing, but they don’t have time to educate the public.”

To view a copy of the Vancouver Island Coast Regional Agriculture Framework for Action, visit www.gov.bc.ca/ jti/ and click on reports and publications in the tab bar on the left side. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Grandmothers ride to help orphans

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The riders say that the cycling event has a wonderful spirit of ‘ubuntu’, taking care of each other.

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OPINION

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Clark’s cabinet now her team You have to give B.C. Premier Christy Clark credit for hanging in there.

After winning the leadership campaign, Clark has been snubbed by those who ran against her, including former finance minister Kevin Falcon and education minister George Abbott, among others.

She spent her first year in office trying to mend party fences while garnering virtually no support from the highprofile politicians who backed up her predecessor, former premier Gordon Campbell.

Without question, she has been hung out to dry by the very people she relied on for support.

But now most of those people have jumped ship, giving Clark an opportunity to build her own team.

In a cabinet shuffle on Wednesday, Clark rewarded those who remained loyal with prominent positions ahead of next May’s election.

Perhaps the phoenix can rise from the ashes with appointments like Mary Polak, who will take on the transportation portfolio and Stephanie Cadieux, who takes on the tough role of overseeing the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Rich Coleman is now deputy premier, while Margaret MacDiarmid becomes minister of health.

Clark’s cabinet is a major shuffle step away from the Campbell government, a move that just might give her party a fighting chance in the next election.

The next eight months will prove very important for this new Liberal government, but it will have to go exceptionally smooth as the public will have little patience.

The public’s hatred of policy left over by the now departed Liberal politicians continues to wane, but with the NDP poised to reap the benefits of Liberal failures, this government will need to prove consistently over the next few months it is up to the task of running the province.

The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Most oil arguments lacking in facts I was as surprised as anyone By far the largest source was to hear about the plan by this oil runoff from land into drains, newspaper’s owner, David Black, from oil changes, municipal to begin regulatory work on an oil and industrial wastes and other refinery for Kitimat. sources – 1.3 billion litres. Bilge I’ll leave it to others to comment cleaning and other routine ship on the practicality of that plan, maintenance added 518 million and whether it would make the litres, four times the tanker spill proposed Northern Gateway average. pipeline project more acceptable to Air pollution from vehicles and B.C.’s government and industry deposited population. hydrocarbon particles B.C. Black Press news equal to another 367 VIEWS coverage, columns, million litres; natural letters to the editor and seeps added 234 million Tom Fletcher other reader comments litres; offshore drilling Black Press are not affected by this discharges accounted project, and there has for 56 million litres. been a range of views So, that’s the first expressed already. thing to understand.

Whatever the merits It’s not tankers and of the refinery idea, it pipelines doing most of has advanced the debate the polluting. It’s you over pipelines and and me. the place of oil in our Then there is the society. And that’s a good thing, propaganda about greenhouse because as someone with a basic gas emissions from the oil sands knowledge of chemistry and some crude. Actor Robert Redford is one experience in oil refining, I have of the highest-profile pitchmen noticed a lot of ignorance about for the false notion that ‘tar sands’ the subject. oil generates three times the I’d like to address some of the greenhouse gases as conventional main misconceptions, which have oil. been exploited by some opponents.

The facts are clear. The most The first one is oil pollution and widely cited source is a graph how it gets into the environment. prepared by Cambridge Energy A global study by the Research Associates, which shows Smithsonian Institution in 1995 that 75 per cent of greenhouse calculated the amount of oil gases from all types of crude occur making its way into oceans this when the gasoline, jet fuel and way: Big tanker spills accounted diesel are burned by the end user. for 140 million litres a year, about Yes, there are variations in five per cent of the total marine oil emissions on the remaining pollution identified. quarter. Emissions from mined oil

sands crude are slightly higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude.

The most greenhouse gasintensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conventionally drilled.

Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated.

Two U.S. environmental groups, including the one fronted

by Redford, have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines. False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades.

The Trans-Mountain pipeline has been carrying crude from Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state for more than 60 years. It has periodically carried heavy crude for 40 years, and diluted bitumen for 25 years.

Some of that crude is refined in Washington and the gasoline and diesel barged up to supply B.C. gas stations. And of course Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and all other B.C. islands depend on marine fuel shipments.

And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Fellowship no place for shelter

To the Editor, Re: Fellowship opts for extreme weather shelter, Sept. 4.

I do not agree to locating an extreme weather shelter in the Townsite Rosehill area.

This area is, and has always been, a problem with drug dealing and other things that follow low-income rentals.

Rosehill Street still sees a plethora of RCMP activity on a daily basis. To inject 24 homeless people in this area goes against the grain of homeowners in the Townsite area.

I am not saying all homeless people are bad, but many have drug dependencies and should be housed in areas where drugs are not readily available.

A winter homeless shelter should be located close to their needs. They need clothing, food, transportation, medical and social services. The First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo (595 Townsite Rd.) is not close to any required services and presents a problem of vagrancy to the community outside of their operating hours.

The city will soon have a vacant annex which is close to policing, medical buildings, social services and food banks. A central housing area would make sense to people who have no money for transportation.

The fellowship is not a good location.

We can’t expect the homeless to walk in the dead of winter to seek provisions and services located miles away.

Matt James Nanaimo

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A winter shelter should be located close to the services needed by the homeless, not in a neighbourhood such as Townsite, says letter writer.

High prices driving Canadians to shop in U.S. To the Editor, Re: U.S. bargains can be costly, Opinion, Sept. 1.

Instead of putting the onus on Canadians who are sick of the higher costs of everything in Canada, why not put it where it belongs?

The Canadian dollar hit parity with the U.S. dollar two years ago or so. We were told it would take some time to “catch up�, but we would see prices drop.

We’re still waiting.

A few retailers, such as Chapters, started charging the U.S. price on books, etc., but that seems to have been shortlived.

How about addressing the high cost of everything in Canada by reining in B.C. Ferries, whose constant price increases affect those who transport our goods?

How about addressing the high cost of gas and the disparity in gas prices between B.C. and other

that make Canadian goods more expensive.

Don’t blame government for trying to give some relief to consumers trying to make their shopping dollars go further.

Ellyn Turner Nanaimo

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Cries about media left-wing whining

areas of the country?

This impacts the cost of goods as well.

Canadian retailers and B.C. Ferries need to learn what helps make prices lower in the U.S. Reduce prices and you will sell more product.

It’s all about volume sales. That would help keep Canadians buying at home.

If you want to blame the government for something, blame it for not addressing the issues

To the Editor, Re: Media not supplying facts to electorate, Letters, Sept. 1.

I view almost all Joe Sawchuk letters as ‘Hail Mary’ attempts to forgo the inevitable.

The first thing that strikes me about ‘media not supplying facts to electorate’ is that classic left-wing media bias BS whine.

George Abbott, John Les, Kash Heed, Kevin Falcon and perhaps the ‘red baiter’ Rich Coleman, are going, or gone, and weren’t they

for the most part involved in that shameful revolving door solicitor general ministry?

Second, I hope Sawchuk saw the ‘Honey I Shrunk the Caucus’ cartoon in the same issue.

And remember, this paper’s Tom Fletcher is the only person way out there on the right with CKNW’s Mike Campbell and Falcon.

We punted W.A.C. Bennett, Dave Barrett, Bill Vander Zalm and Ujjal Dosanjh, but this tyrannical regime was the first we got to read the riot act to with the HST referendum.

Sawchuk likes to forget that.

No mention of Falcon when running for the leadership of Liberals, asking Christy Clark if she’ll be around for the next election – because he would.

But then, we know he will be back in politics.

Sawchuk has written of

the NDP as the ex nobody wants, when the reality is that this government is the cheating spouse with brushes of the law.

We just went from unwanted to hate.

Grant Maxwell Nanaimo

Teen cyclist lucky to make it home To the Editor, On Aug. 30 after dark, (9:20 p.m.) we nearly hit somebody’s son.

A teen on a bicycle (with no light) zoomed down the ramp from the Mid Island Co-op parking lot across the path of our car driving on Labieux Road.

He appeared in our headlights and shot across just in front of us.

My husband clamped on the brakes so hard we broke our brake lines or that boy would certainly be dead.

Turns out our wellmaintained car must now

be scrapped as our repair costs exceed what makes sense to invest in an older vehicle. The teen didn’t take a hit, but we sure did.

I haven’t slept right since that night. We revisited the scene the next day and can easily see how kids can sail down the ramp and across Labieux to a driveway with a bump across the street to become airborne while playing Russian roulette with traffic for the thrill of it.

Anyone driving on Labieux should be careful passing that parking lot ramp exit. Somewhere there is a parent of a teenage boy who rides his bike in the Labieux/ Bowen area who doesn’t even know how lucky he/ she is to have a son who came home that night.

Please caution your kids and buy them bike lights.

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Nanaimo City Council and Parks Recreation and Culture staff are keen to hear your input as we move forward in planning for Maffeo Sutton Park. 2012 is the time to brainstorm for what will happen next in the park. What would make Maffeo Sutton Park better and what should the priorities for improvements be?

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There are many ways you can communicate your ideas are for the park: t Attend an open house: - at the park (2 Cliff Street), under the Spirit Tent.

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The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has agreed to hear a complaint that B.C. Hydro’s blanket installation of wireless smart meters discriminates against medical sufferers who claim electromagnetic hypersensitivity.

Smart meter opposition group Citizens for Safe Technology lodged the complaint, which alleges discrimination on the basis of physical disability because of Hydro’s refusal to allow residents to opt out and have wired meters instead.

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and it also hopes others claiming similar afflictions could later join and benefit from any tribunal-ordered remedy.

But the Aug. 28 decision, written by tribunal member Enid Marion, sets a high bar for the challenge to advance.

The decision notes the group’s claims span various illnesses and included a catch-all category of “unspecified medical conditions” that the tribunal ruled was “too vague.”

Citizens for Safe Technolo g y were given 30 days to narrow their initial list of 45 claimants to just those with more specific illnesses linked to wireless exposure.

“It is simply unmanageable to have a plethora of various medical conditions that must be proven and linked to the adverse treatment (of avoiding smart meters),” the ruling said.

“A vague and medi-

cally unsubstantiated reference by a physician to avoid wireless technology is insufficient to constitute a disability,” it said.

“There must be a medical diagnosis, as well as a contraindication for exposure to such technology because of its effect on the medical condition.”

If the claim clears that hurdle, the tribunal would either hold a full hearing or seek written submissions on whether electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) qualifies as a disability under B.C.’s Human Rights Code.

BC Hydro argued CST’s complainants failed to so far provide any medical evidence of their ailments and that many are merely out to block smart meters for reasons other than their health.

The tribunal found CST may have “political motivations” but that doesn’t bar it from making a complaint.

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ruled that the discriminated class doesn’t have to be limited to B.C. Hydro customers – leaving it open for customer spouses, children and other residents to join the claim.

B.C. Hydro argued the complaint did not identify a specific set of individuals, that it’s not within the tribunal’s jurisdiction and that the smart meter installation was mandated by provincial law.

Hydro maintains its wireless smart meter network is safe and that signals are low power compared to other common radiofrequency sources and are transmitted only occasionally, amounting to miniscule timeaveraged exposure compared to Health Canada limits.

Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control have found no evidence to back claims of health risk from wireless smart meters. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

PROPOSED NANAIMO SCIENCE CENTRE AT BOWEN PARK

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The robbery happened Saturday at about 4:40 a.m. at the Tim Hortons in Rock City Plaza when a man wearing a makeshift balaclava over his face approached an employee at the back door of the restaurant and told him he was being robbed.

Police said no weapons were produced, but the suspect indicated he had a knife and a gun. He took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register and left through the back door.

Witnesses saw him get into a green Suzuki Swift and drive north out of the parking lot.

An RCMP member patrolling the area spotted the car, but lost sight of it after a short pursuit. The car was found later on Scarsdale Road in north Nanaimo.

Mounties arrested a 44-year-old Nanaimo man, who was held in custody over the weekend.

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The City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture department is seeking input regarding a proposed privately funded Science Centre to be located in Bowen Park. The centre is being proposed by the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society (NS3).

Public feedback will help the department assess the community’s support of locating a privately funded Science Centre in the park. To this end a public open house is planned for Saturday, September 8 from 10am-2pm on site in the lower parking lot off of Wall Street near the volleyball courts.

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Information boards and a community survey will be available at the open house. They will also be made available online at www.nanaimo.ca and can be emailed to anyone interested who cannot attend the open house upon request. The survey regarding the proposed centre is still available online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3SSNJ6C. For information about the project please contact Suzanne Samborski, Senior Manager Recreation and Culture Services at 250 756 5200.

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World getting wake-up call from Arctic Arctic sea ice has atmospheric circulaply, energy systems, including Shell and already melted to a tion. water availability, and Russia’s Gazprom are record low this year, “This ice has been weather conditions, taking advantage of in thickness and an important factor in it will be expensive. A the melt to speed up extent. And summer’s determining the clistudy conducted for exploratory drilling. not over yet. mate and weather con- the Pew Environment Greenpeace activAccording to the U.S. ditions under which Group concludes, “In ists recently chained National Snow and Ice modern civilization 2010, the loss of Arctic themselves to GazData Center, record has evolved,” NASA snow, ice and permaprom’s supply ship in melt has occurred chief scientist Waleed frost is estimated to an attempt to stop that for the past six years.

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Both the NSIDC and ated Press. A study in lion to $371 billion in We can’t all chain the Eurothe jourlost climate cooling ourselves to ships, pean Space nal Geoservices. By 2050, the so we have to tell SCIENCE Agency physical cumulative global cost our elected repreMATTERS say ice is Research is projected to range sentatives, as well as thinning Letters con- from $2.4 trillion to people in the media David Suzuki at a rate cludes that $24.1 trillion; and and industry, that we with Faisal Moola 50 per cent melting by 2100, the cumulaexpect better than faster than Arctic ice tive cost could total short-term gain for scientists could lead between $4.8 trillion long-term pain. Doing predicted, to more and $91.3 trillion.” all we can to combat mainly extreme That doesn’t take climate change comes because weather into account the with numerous benof global events, effects on the animals efits, from reducing warming, including and plants in the pollution and associand that drought, Arctic – including ated health-care costs summer Arctic ice floods, heat waves, polar bears, whales, to strengthening could soon disappear and cold spells – espeseals, and walruses and diversifying the altogether. cially in Europe and – and the people who economy by shifting The implications North America. depend on them. to renewable energy, for global climate and This not only threatWhat’s the solution? among other meaweather, and for aniens our future and During a recent trip to sures. mals and people in the that of our children the North, Prime MinFrom year to year, North, are enormous. and grandchildren; ister Stephen Harper environmental One would think the it could also have confirmed that soverchanges are incremenurgency of this develtremendous negative eignty and resource tal and often barely opment would draw economic impacts. extraction are his gov- register in our lives, a swift and collabBecause climate ernment’s priorities but from evolutionary orative response from change affects agrifor the region. or geological perspecgovernment, industry, culture and food supOil companies tives, what is hapmedia, and the public.

Instead, news media have downplayed the issue, the only mention made of climate change at the recent Republican National Convention was to mock the science, and many government and industry leaders are rubbing their hands in glee at the thought of oil and gas extraction opportunities and shipping routes that will open up as the ice disappears.

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odern reggae permusic from Bob Marley, Peter formers pay homage Tosh, Burning Spear, Bunny to those that came Wailer and Jimmy Cliff had a before with a tribprofound spiritual and creative ute concert to reggae legends. impact on his life and inspired Jamaican stand-up comedian him to turn his poetry into Ronnie Edwards holds together songs. the show, which features Rasta He started writing and comReuben and Selassie iPower, posing songs with his musical Fredlocks Asher, Kaysha Lee brothers Fredlocks Asher and and the House of David Gang, David (Uncle Dropsi) Phinn and plus more. honed his craft, beginning in Fifty Years of the Wailers is high school where he studied set for Sept. 21 at the Port Thethe art of music and learned to atre. play instruments.

Edwards brings a message of His first major recognition pure fun to his stand-up comwas at the 1998 Canadian Urban edy, drawing his street-wise Music Awards, where he won humour from a vast number of Best Reggae Album for his band sources. His good-natured style Selassie iPower’s debut King of is clean, cerebral and cuttingKings. His next project, a douedge. ble-disc album Reggae Planet, is More than 15 years ago, set for release in October.

Edwards, a former railway porFrom learning to play piano ter and reggae at age six, musician, sold to hearing all his musical her dad sing equipment to tunes from get into comtheir native edy.

Jamaica, ◆ 50 YEARS OF THE WAILERS His stage music has tribute to Bob Marley, Peter act is a always been in Tosh and Bunny Wailer at the high-energy Lee’s life. At Port Theatre Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. combination 15, she began Tickets $20-$30. Call 250-754of physito nurture her 8550. cal comedy, singing talent impressions through parand observations from his West ticipation in gospel choirs.

Indian background, plus some Eventually, she toured Canmusic. It’s never hostile, aggres- ada, the U.S. and France with sive, or mean-spirited. the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, A career highlight includes a received a Gemini award as spot on CBC television’s show part of the Sharon Riley and Comics, which drew almost a Faith Chorale and performed at million viewers.

U.S. President Barack Obama’s Reuben’s musical influence inauguration. was encouraged by his father At that time, Lee was also a who was devoted to collecting vocal, piano and theory teacher. all types of music, particularly She credits these experiences African-American music and with helping her to embark, in Jamaican Caribbean music. summer 2009, on a solo career.

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Rasta Reuben is one of the performers paying tribute to past reggae legends during a concert at the Port Theatre.

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roots reggae collective House of David Gang, featuring a new generation of artists alongside founding members King Selah and Collin “Jahlin” Edwards.

Rooted in the timeless tradition of Jamaican roots reggae from the ’70s and early ’80s,

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The show at the Port Theatre runs 7-11 p.m. Tickets $30; $18/ youth under 18. Please call 250754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

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The first four films in the Fringe Flicks series are a colourful start to a long-standing series of independent, award-winning films from around the world.

The series begins with First Position on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.

Dedication and sacrifice are not words often associated with teenagers, but they are essential to success in the intense world of professional ballet. First Position follows a year in the life of six young dancers as they prepare for the Youth America brand PhX. Where Do We Go Now, screening Oct. 14-15, is director Nadine Labaki’s rousing musical fable addressing the charged topic of religious differences in the Middle East.

When a series of misunderstandings raises tensions between the town’s Muslim and Christian communities, three of the local women take it upon themselves to protect their homes from more strife.

In Beasts of the Southern Wild, on Nov. 4-5, an unapologetically uncivilized band of humans live alongside the animals that sustain them, blissfully disconnected from their resourceburning neighbours to the north of a marshland cut off from the coast of Southern Louisiana.

An emotionally wrenching and heartfelt portrayal of the bond between a father and his daughter, this film is equal parts mythological, anthropological, folkloric, and apocalyptic.

Trishna, on Nov. 18-19, is a provocative interpretation of Thomas Hardy’s groundbreaking Tess of the D’Urbervilles.

The third adaptation of Hardy’s work by the prolific British director Michael Winterbottom, Trishna revitalizes the classic text by transposing the story to modern India.

Trishna encapsulates the tension between ancient privilege and modern equality, between the codes of urban and

rural life, and ultimately between men and women.

Fringe Flicks are screened at Avalon Cinema on Sundays at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and Mondays at 7 p.m.

Subscribe to the season of 10 films for $101. Single tickets are $12. For more information, or to order, please call 250754-7587.

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Submissions are open for the eighth annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival.

The festival is an annual event that brings filmmakers and filmgoers together and continues to be the only short film festival on Vancouver Island that focuses on local talent.

“Our main goal is to turn the spotlight on our talented local filmmakers,” said festival director Johnny Blakeborough. “More than anything, this festival is for them. It’s an opportunity to show their films to a large audience.”

The festival is looking for films in all genres, created

by filmmakers of all levels of experience, with a running time of 12 minutes or less (including credits).

Each film must be submitted separately (on a separate DVD etc.), and no filmmaker shall have more than two films selected for the show. The VISFF is a juried event, and filmmakers receiving the distinction of official selection are entitled to artist fees.

Filmmakers may submit multiple entries, but each film requires a separate entry form and fee of $30. Films submitted before Oct. 1 will qualify for the early-bird entry fee rate of $25. Deadline to enter is Dec. 1.

The Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University will play host to the festival Feb. 1-2 at 7 p.m. The 2013 show will be comprised of

12-20 juried films. This year’s festival will also include a Filmmakers’ Q&A. The Q&A is a chance to ask questions of local filmmakers, and an opportunity to hear filmmakers speak passionately about their work.

The festival also has a commitment to rewarding local filmmakers who produce outstanding work.

Cash awards will be given out in several categories, including Best Film.

Drop off entries at the Nanaimo Arts Council in Nanaimo North Town Centre or mail to 259-4750 Rutherford Rd., Nanaimo, B.C., V9T 4K6.

Entry forms and festival guidelines are available at www.visff.com.

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ARTS 50 YEARS OF THE WAILERS tribute to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer at the Port Theatre Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets $20$30. Call 250-7548550.

arts@nanaimobulletin.com (Sept. 7).

EVENTS WORDSTORM poetry and prose reading and open mike competition at Demeter’s Coffee Vault Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations ascentaspirations@ shaw.ca.

JOHN PINETTE comedian performs at the Port Theatre Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Call 250-7548550.

50s DANCE PARTY fundraiser for Nanaimo Hospice Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256. Tickets $20 at Hospice thrift shops. Call 250-5856283.

SYLVIA BROWNE psychic and spiritual teacher at the Port Theatre Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $50. Call 250754-8550.

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RACKET CLUB plays Harewood Arms Pub Sept. 22.

HARP DOG BROWN and Yukon Slim at the Queen’s Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets $15/ advance; $20/door.

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FREAK BOY plays the Well Pub Saturday (Sept. 8).

DANIEL WESLEY with BJ Estes play Dinghy Dock Pub Tuesday (Sept. 11) at 7 p.m.

Tickets $30 at Lucid, Tranceformations, The Dog’s Ear and the pub.

THE MUSIC OF ABBA at the Port Theatre Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $51.50. Call 250-754-8550.

KIM CHURCHILL with Johnny Good plays the Queen’s Thursday (Sept. 13) at 9 p.m.

Tickets $15/advance; $20/door. Call 250754-6751.

LEGENDARY PLATTERS and the Fabulous Ink Spots play the Port Theatre Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $42.50. Call 250-7548550.

MARK CRISSINGER plays Acme Food Co. Sept. 14.

BIG RIVER Johnny Cash tribute plays Cavalotti Lodge Sept. 28. Tick-

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BIG BANG BABY plays Harewood Arms Pub Sept. 29.

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The V.I. Raiders are rested up and ready to resume action in the Canadian Junior Football League.

The Raiders (3-0-1) demolished the Kamloops Broncos 59-17 Aug. 25 and then went into a bye week, getting a chance to rest, heal up and give out-of-town players the chance to go home.

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this time off regardless of how the team was doing.

“It was an opportunity for some guys to go home, rest, get some home cooking,” he said. “We have six games in a row, five of them I consider to be extremely tough, physical football games, so the break was exactly what we needed.”

The team returns to action Saturday (Sept. 8) with a 2 p.m. game against the Chilliwack Huskers (0-4) at Caledonia Park.

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match against the Okanagan Sun, Blokker believes his squad will focus on the task at hand.

“It’s a natural thing to look ahead, and Kelowna is definitely a match to look at,” he said. “But we haven’t been together for over 10 days now so I think they’re focused on getting back together and get practising.”

Blokker said the coaches will make sure this week’s focus is all about Chilliwack.

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The game is an opportunity for players other than first string to see some action.

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“We’re rested up and ready to get back to hitting, and those guys who work their asses off this week will get some playing time,” he said. news@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Clippers begin the 2012-13 B.C. Hockey League season with a showcase tournament and end it with at least the Western Canada Cup junior A tournament, but head coach Mike Vandekamp said at this point the smaller battles are more important than the wars.

“I like the [BCHL] showcase event idea, it’s a good opportunity for the players,” said Vandekamp. “But for me it’s an opportunity to go in there and try to get some wins and hopefully the players are thinking the same way. These games now count in the standings and they’re important games for us as a team.”

The league hosts its first-ever showcase event in Chilliwack at the Prospera Centre beginning Friday (Sept. 7). All 16 teams from the league will come together over three days to play two games each, all of which count in the regular season standings.

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The Clippers have the honour of facing the hometown Chiefs to begin the season Saturday (Sept. 8) at 7 p.m.

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Puck drops first time for Buccaneer squad

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battle a g ainst the Vi c t o r i a C o u g a r s Sunday after noon.

The Glacier Kings lost 2-1 to Campbell River Saturday and then had a close overtime 7-6 loss to Campbell River Sunday during exhibition play.

Knight had the Buccaneer players practise drills this week to prepare for tonight’s game. He said the team is starting to establish l i n e s a n d p l aye r s worked on developing team skills, defensive and offensive play and building team cohesion on the ice.

“Their spirits are good,” said Knight about the player’s attitude going into the regular season. “The kids are excited and want to get off to a good start.”

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Brenden Forbes, middle, whacks away at the puck in front of Cowichan Valley Capitals goalie Derek Dun as Caps Karver Everson and Rylan Bechtel help out on the play during last Wednesday’s B.C. Hockey League pre-season game at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena.

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◆ From /B1 “I would if I could but I won’t have too much time to be too involved in looking at other teams,” said Vandekamp. “I’m going there to concentrate on our own team right now and we only get there in time to prepare the team to play. The next morning we play a quick turnaround game then come home.”

On Sunday the Clips play Salmon Arm at 11 a.m. before heading home to Nanaimo to get ready for the home opener against Powell River Sept. 15 at Frank Crane Arena.

Nanaimo defeated Powell River 4-0 in the final game of the pre-season, where the Clips were 3-2 overall.

Nanaimo beat Port Alberni 8-2 in both pre-season tilts but lost to Island rivals Victoria and Cowichan Valley 4-1 and 3-1 respectively.

Vandekamp said he doesn’t put too much stock in pre-season results, and that he likes his team’s work ethic and that additions in size on the blue line for the 2012 season suggest a team that is built to last.

“We want to get off to the best possible start this year and play well at home. We start the year with a tournament and end with a big one, hopefully two,” said Vandekamp.

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The Nanaimo Buccaneers haven’t battled the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on the ice, but they know they’ll face off against an experienced roster of players when the two teams meet.

The teams meet at the Nanaimo Ice Centre for their first game of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League North Island Division’s regular season tonight (Sept. 6) starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Buccaneers are a young team and many haven’t played at the junior B level before.

The Glacier Kings have experience, strength and size on their side, said Buccaneer coach Brad Knight. He said about 60 per cent of the Glacier Kings players are returning.

During exhibition play on the long weekend the Buccaneers lost 4-0 to the Oceanside Generals on Friday and then fought an evenly matched 2-2

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Nanaimo United will bring a little different brand of soccer to the pitch this season.

The city’s Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 team opens the re gular season Saturday (Sept. 8) with a home game against Saltspring FC. United is uniting under a new coach

Nanaimo United player Tony Maestrello controls the ball during a Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 game last season at Merle Logan Field.

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for 2012-13 as John Valentim takes over the role. “ Jo h n’s d o i n g a great job, I’m so happy h e ’s t h e r e, ” s a i d Allan Jorgensen, club manager. “He’s got so much knowledge and experience and passion and he brings it out there.”

Valentim wishes he had more than just a couple practices a week to work with his charges, but is happy with how they’re adapting so far this summer as he introduces some of his Brazilian soccer methods.

“I like the ball to do the work, not the players run with the ball.

That’s my focus,” he said. “Ball possession, good passing, strategy, movements in the attack, movements in the defence.”

He’ll ask players to create offence with rapid ball movement and precise passes.

“I want to see those give-and-go passes,” Valentim said. “Short passes and finish.”

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John Barsby Bulldogs aren’t messing around when it comes to preparing for the B.C. High School Football season.

Practising since Aug. 20, the Bulldogs’ senior and junior AA varsity teams are jumping right into the mix with a pre-season doubleheader Friday (Sept. 7) against the provincial powerhouse AAA Mt. Doug-

las Rams from Victoria.

The games take place at Beban Park’s Merle Logan Field with a 4 p.m. kickoff for the juniors and 6:30 p.m. for the seniors.

Ro b S t eve n s o n , Bulldogs coach, said there’s nothing like a big test right out of the gate.

“This Mt. Doug senior team is kind of all-world. They won it all last year in the AAA, are ranked No. 1 in B.C. right now, and are just coming off a 38-6 victory over Junction City, Oregon which is a four-A school down there,” he said. “They’ve got

some superb athletes on that team and they’re playing well.”

But Barsby isn’t about to roll over on the visitor’s reputation.

“We’re a very experienced team, we’re in great shape physically and we got some numbers out this year, so this is a game we’re not just trying to compete in, we’re going out to try and win it,” said Stevenson. “It’s going to be a game for the ages. They’ve got a game under their belt and this is our opener, but we’re excited as heck to have the game and we’re going to come out and give it

Roller derby squad recruits additional players The Harbour City Rollers have finished up a season of fast-paced, flat-track roller derby and can’t wait to get some new blood on the track.

The team is hosting a series of information sessions throughout of September for women ages 19 and older who want to give roller derby a try.

No prior experience necessary, and no sign up is required. The sessions are open for anyone who

just wants a little taste of the sport, to those ready to take the plunge and strap on some skates.

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B a r s by ’s j u n i o r squad is the reigning B.C. AA champion, with 10 players returning for the season.

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M’s shutout opponents

Vancouver Island University Mariners women’s squad played shutout soccer last week, dispatching Total Soccer Systems and Warner Pacific 1-0 and 4-0, respectively in pre-season action.

The M’s took on a skillful TSS team in Richmond Aug. 30, creating a number of scoring chances.

Rebecca Williams, on a pass from Jillian Kelly, scored the only goal of the match in the 30th minute.

Wi l l i a m s, M a r i a h Robinson and Jessica Burma had chances to increase the lead before the half but were denied.

VIU dominated the match, making it tough for the opposition to get out of its own end, though M’s goalie Shelby Walker made two outstanding saves to preserve the win.

Anup Kang, VIU coach thought his team looked a little tired, coming off six

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Vancouver Island University Mariners player Mariah Robinson, left, gets to the ball ahead of a Total Soccer Systems Academy opponent during a friendly Aug. 30 at Mariner Field. The M’s won 1-0.

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Sharin Kang made it 2-0 for VIU in the 11th minute, when she fired a shot into the bottom right corner off a Caity Genereaux corner kick, and the M’s went up 3-0 before the half as Genereaux beat two defenders on the right side and placed a shot into the corner of the net.

The Mariners continued to press the play and had numerous opportunities before Jones got her second of the match in the 80th minute VIU ended its preseason with six wins and one loss and starts the Pacific Western Athletic Association regular season this weekend (Sept. 8-9) with away g ames against Langara College and Quest University.

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Single mom improves life through VIU

BY MARILYN ASSAF Never give up hope.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a message Nanaimo resident Kyla Hanington wants to share with single parents struggling to make ends meet.

Seven years ago, she traveled 5,000 kilometres from Maryland to Vancouver Island with two young kids in tow, $300 cash and all her possessions in a green suitcase. She had no job prospects and very little hope

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With sheer determination, Hanington found a way to carve out a better life for herself and children.

Hanington and her daughters settled in Nanaimo, but life wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was terrified, uncertain, suffering loss. I dealt with the stress by drinking too much,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Goal behind natural market to get people healthy ISLAND NATURAL hosts raffle, celebration to mark milestone of two decades in business.

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Island Natural Market arrives at a major milestone Saturday (Sept. 8), hitting its 20th year serving fresh organic products to Nanaimo and area residents.

The health food store, brainchild of

Rhonda Lambert, first opened its doors in an approximately 1,850-square foot store on Bowen Road.

“I wanted to help people get healthy,” said Lambert. “So I cashed in my pension, got a grant for training, increased our mortgage and leapt.”

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grow. They are nicely settled into more than 4,000 square feet at 6560 Metral Dr. and are enjoying the latest renovation that added more than 900 square feet to the supplement department.

“Our success is in no small part due to our staff,” said Lambert. “We have six people who had left for school or travel, but have eventually come back to work here.”

Mitchell says the key to their success, as a team is communication, honesty and using combined skills wisely. Lambert takes care of marketing and Mitchell handles staff training. They have people with knowledge in sports supplementation and holistic nutrition, purchasing, as well as those experienced in specialty diets and food preparation.

Lambert said when a customer learns from their naturopathic doctor that they must avoid certain foods, it can be

overwhelming. And although the store’s staff is trained in specific fields, everyone is able and willing to help out.

“Any of our staff will take the time to walk the aisles and help find the right food choices,” Lambert said. “That’s what makes it exciting to come to work, knowing you’re going to help someone.”

For Lambert and Mitchell, the teamwork has paid off, offering more than a business partnership but also a friendship.

“It’s nice to share responsibility with someone you trust.

When we need a break, we can spell each other off,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell and Lambert will be at the store to raffle off a bike from Oak Bay Bikes, a Yoga Wellness Retreat from Kingfisher Oceanside Retreat and several gift baskets.

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Neighbours work to make park dream reality Neighbours in the Norasea community worked hard on Aug. 26 to prep a .5-hectare area scheduled to be the site of a new playground for two to 12-year-olds.

More than 30 adults and 15 children worked from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., equipped with their own rakes, shovels and clippers to clear the land and get it ready for the playground’s installation, scheduled for October 5-7.

A trail system will also

connect Oceanview Terrace and Norasea Road.

The neighbourhood received a $25,000 donation from the City of Nanaimo to implement its vision, though residents continue to fundraise to ensure the

park is built.

Simon Holt restaurant, Quality Foods, Coastal Community Credit Union and MJP Homes have also contributed to the cause.

The neighbourhood has been planning and

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Adults $5, kids $3.

Burgers and ’dogs from noon to 4 p.m. 7225 Lantzville Rd. ◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a six- or 10-km Qualicum walk. Registration at 8:30 a.m. at Cathedral Grove parking lot on Highway 4 and the walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 250756-9796.

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Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. All collectors welcome. 250-245-8186. ◆ NANAIMO THEATRE Group holds its first meeting of the season at 7:30 p.m. at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. New members welcome.

Tuesday ◆ NANAIMO POWER and Sail Squadron hosts its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Club, featuring guest speaker on river cruising. Everyone welcome. For details phone 250-758-7276. ◆ BCGREA HOSTS its regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Unitarian Fellowship Hall at 595 Townsite Rd. Guest speaker is Kim Slater.

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◆ NANAIMO MOOSE Lodge holds a collectables garage sale last Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1356 Cranberry Ave. Tables $15.

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Phone 250-816-1233 for details. ◆ SEX AND/OR Love Addicts Anonymous.

There is help with a closed 12-step program, confidentiality assured. Call 1-888357-8104 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. 250-5853348.

◆ MUSIC FOR Tots program runs Tuesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. for children one to four years old at 4235 Departure Bay Rd. 250-758-2676.

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◆ NANAIMO THEATRE Group hosts auditions for its presentation of 39 Steps. One female and three male actors between 25-55 needed. 7 p.m. at Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. 250758-7246 for details. ◆ NANAIMO HORTICULTURAL Society hosts its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre, 6234 Spartan Rd. Preparing dahlias

◆ NANAIMO MENTAL Health and Addictions Advisory Council meets the third Monday of every month at 528 Wentworth St. from 10 a.m. to noon. Anybody with an interest in mental health and addictions is welcome to attend.

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Saturday, September 8, 2012, 1-4pm 1263 Strathmore Street, Nanaimo

All friends and family welcome. If you have any pictures of Billy, please bring them to the above address by Friday, 6pm. They will be safely returned after the celebration. celebration

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MELIN, Harriet Charlotte (nee Nordby) Vallbrand, Saskatchewan It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harriet Melin on August 11, 2012. Harriet passed away with family at her side. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Olaf Melin (April 17, 2011).

Harriet H i t iis survived i d by b h her son, St Steven Melin; M li daughter, Valerie Thomas (Keith); grandson, Michael Thomas (Jasmine); granddaughter, Katherine Kashmere; great granddaughter, Victoria; as well as many nieces and nephews and her sister Jeanette.

Harriet will be remembered for all her family parties, Christmas & Boxing Day gatherings. She loved to have family and friends over, any excuse to put out a spread of food. Harriet started a family reunion so she could see all her 13 brothers and sisters with their growing families.

Harriet was a very generous and caring person.

She was a long time standing member of the Moose Lodge, the Sons of Norway and the Hope Lutheran Church.

Mom, may the stars shine brightly while you dance with Dad. We love and miss you both dearly.

We would like to thank Nanaimo Travellers Lodge staff, who provided excellent and personal care for our mother. You are very special people and we need more of your caring attitude.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundations in Harriet’s memory.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Memorial, 1720 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo on September 15, 2012 at 1:00pm, followed by a gathering at the Moose Hall, 1356 Cranberry Ave.

Jack passed away peacefully on August 27, 2012 at the age of 89. He was born in Vancouver in 1923, and raised in Lantzville, BC. Jack was predeceased by his parents, George & Catherine Mrus, and his sister, Joyce Marshall. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mae; his nephews, Brent Marshall, Bruce Marshall, Ross Dickenson and their families, also many cousins and friends.

Jack worked as a logger, all his working days, in several communities on w Vancouver Islan Island, retiring from Franklin River in 1982. He R rresided in Nanaimo since that time.

No funeral by request. A Celebration of Life will be held o at a later date.

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Robert Edward

January 22, 1940 – August 25, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bob Wilson.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Bert and Elsie Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife Cleone Beverly Wilson; children Julie, Robbie, Cyndi and Jason and their spouses; mother-inlaw Ruth Johson; brother Gordon Wilson and wife Clelia, as well as seven grandchildren.

Bob was the co-founder of the Vitamin House Stores of Vancouver Island. He was the past skipper of MV Jacana. He was an avid fisherman and world traveller who loved life to the fullest.

You will be greatly missed, and your memory will always be carried in the hearts of those love you.

The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

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ARMITAGE William “Bill” James March 12, 1946 ~ August 30, 2012 Bill passed away in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer, with his partner, Wendy and close friend, Dee by his side. Bill is predeceased by both parents and one sister. Bill will be sadly missed by his loving partner and best friend, Wendy Gallia; daughter, Sara (Gord); and granddaughter Shila; three brothers, one sister, many nieces, nephews and close, dear friends.

Bill loved people, traveling and fishing. He will be remembered for his sense of humour, outgoing personality and loving ways.

A big thank you to the wonderful nurses in palliative care who were so kind and caring.

There will be a Celebration of Life on September 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at their home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to BC Children’s Hospital or BC Cancer Foundation.

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On August 25th, the world lost a truly beautiful man. He was kind to animals and people alike...always had a treat for the dogs he adored. Gene was born in 1952 to Ralph and Joyce Hadley in Port |Alberni, BC. His siblings are Miriam and Brian. He worked long shifts as captain and as deckhand on several fish boats. Gene had amazing interest and fondness for being out on the water...and told me of the adventures while out there on the sea. He also worked as a computer monitor. For Workers Comp he trained and worked as a hearing tester at manufacturr ing plants around Vancouver and areas.

When Gene was a young boy, he was given a vast array of athletics to keep him being introduced to team play and the joy of accomplishment. He swam in mornings before school and played hockey and his favourite, lacrosse as well. He was very active.

He started his academic studies at Malaspina as it was called then, studying mainly Criminology. He did so well he won a scholarship. We then relocated to the Lower Mainland to go to College/SFU. He graduated with a BACHELOR’S degree in Arts/ Criminology. He wanted to work for the wrongfully convicted or restorative justice.

We moved to Parksville to care for aging parents. One thing stands out about Gene.

He was a man of integrity and intelligence who wasn’t afraid to step forward whenever there was an injustice, danger or threat. He had the best head on his shoulders when emergencies arose. He was a marvelous go-to guy! He would have made a wonderful paramedic...so calm, reasonable, gentle. Gene’s gift to the world was that of justice, fairness and responsibility. He did many favours for elderly folk and they all enjoyed him immensely. If he witnessed a crime or aggression or violence, he’d be incensed!

Gene loved nothing more than to be outside. He daily tended the flowers, shrubs, grass and was learning to enhance the growth of each one. He loved growing grapefruit, orange, avocado and kiwi fruit...all from seed. He loved figuring things out, and felt so pleased with himself. Always up for a challenge.

Gene and Raquel have enjoyed 16 yrs together and have a love many people comment on. He was very loving and she adored him. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER, my Precious. Rest in Peace, Sweetie!

The graveside gathering will be held Wednesday, September 12th, 2012. Gathering begins at 1 pm. At Yates Funeral Home

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RYAN, N Nellie (nee Roberts) Born April 10, 1919, a native daughter of Nanaimo, she was the daughter of Owen and Alice Roberts.

She was predeceeased by her husband, Frank in 1981, and wass reunited with him on August 24, 2012. Also o predeceased by siblings, John, Arthur, Patricia, William, George and Thomas. Leeft to mourn are her sister, Mae; daughter Brenda (Bill); son, Lloyd (Liz); son, Bru uce (Gloria); many nieces and nephews, n numerous grandchildren and several great-graandchildren.

Mom and Dad loved Nanaimo and are now, Lord willing, sittting in an immaculate garden.

Mom enjoying ttea and Dad his pipe.

There will be no o service, by Mom’s request, but there will be a small service of committal to place her ashees in the memorial garden at S St. Paul’s l’ A Anglican Church, Nanaimo.

A small reception to celebrate the lives of Mom and Dad will follow.

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Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by September 14, 2012 to: Melissa Fryer, Editor Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar St. Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 or e-mail: editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRSTYLIST on WHEELS. Seniors - men & women; I visit your home. Lil (250)585-6935.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES LEMON TREE Housekeeping, home and office. Call Heidi at (250)716-0551.

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992” Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Sue’s Seniors Care Inc is now hiring:

General Home Support Workers for housekeeping, meal prep, companionship, errands and transportation.

Please email resume to

www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739

Call Jonathan

TRUSTED Cleaning Services for home/office with Personal Touch. Call Julie’s Home Care Services @ (250) 667-0565

suesseniorscare@shaw.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COLLISION REPAIR Technician required by busy accredited Collision Repair Shop.

Permanent F/T. Email resume to: collisiontech@shaw.ca

GREAT CLIPS

Must be Flexible.

10-30 hrs weekly

SILVER CHAIN with a charm found at Westhills Center in Parking Lot. (250)751-2280.

HELP WANTED

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

or Fax: 1-250-586-2077.

SECURITY CONCORD IS looking for P/T and F/T Security Guards for its high profile sites in Nanaimo.

Must possess BST training and a valid security license.

Please send your resume to: kcackler@concordsecurity.com ATTN: Nanaimo Security Positions

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO. Summer Sale! $30 Service call. Mobile Certified Computer Technician Senior’s: $25. 250-802-1187.

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Too Many Hours Spent BORED at Work?

Become a Web Design Professional and Launch a Creative Career in Art & Technology If you’re a creative person interested in online technology and looking for a professional career you can get excited about, you owe it to yourself to explore a career in Web Development. According to Government of Canada labour statistics, even with some technology jobs being outsourced overseas, employment growth in this occupation will remain strong through 2018.

Become a Sought-After Commercial Web Developer Discovery College Web Development Diploma Program offers the hands-on training, practical experience and dedicated support it takes to become a skilled Web Coding & Design professional. Successful grads enter SCAN HERE TO the professional world with confidence, armed with a LEARN MORE portfolio of high-quality work. Professionals in this field may work in Graphic Design Firms, Magazines & Newspapers, Social Media Design & Integration Companies or as private contractors. Many start their own businesses.

Is a Career in Web Design Right for You? Call or go Online for more information Funding may be available.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

GARDENING

U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services.

Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

BRAD’S HOME Detailing.

Cleaning vinyl siding by brush.

De-mossing roofs.

Gutter cleaning/repairs.

Windows.

Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989.

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

HELP WANTED

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Join Our Team

Call the qualified specialist... certified Garden Designer/Arborist

GARDENING

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Come to our open house.

Learn tax preparation from H&R Block You could go on to use your skills to earn extra income as a tax professional.* The H&R Block Tax Training School is designed for busy people with jobs, school, and family commitments. People like you.

We look forward to seeing you at our open house.

Date: September 8th, 2012 Time: 12pm to 4pm Location: 7-140 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo

Dental Assistant II Program will prepare graduates to meet or exceed the requirements for a Dental Assistant Level II in British Columbia.

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of farmed salmon with our Canadian operations based in Campbell River on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are currently recruiting an Operational Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for working directly with operations and plant staff to track and manage costs, developing weekly and monthly reports, conducting variance analysis, and handling related accounting duties The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation and have several years of related accounting experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment. You must have a proven track record of working effectively with line management to analyze production costs and operations to identify cost improvement We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply ass directed.

As a dependable and approachable person, you’ve always been drawn to jobs that involve working with people. Thanks to your hands-on training at Discovery Community College, you will become an integral part of a team in your new career as a Dental Assistant. Your patients will depend on you for Scan here to quality treatment, advise, and comfort as you assist learn more the dentist and carry out chairside procedures.

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Is a Dental Health Career Right for You? Call or go Online for more information

Phone: 250-753-8832 *Enrolment restrictions may apply. Enrolment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Tax Training School is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. This course is not intended for, nor open to any persons who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or organization other than H&R Block. © 2010 H&R Block Canada, Inc.

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Health Care Assistants

Needed in Mid Island Get on the fast track to a new career in 38 Weeks Nanaimo – There’s a desperate need for Health Care Assistants on Mid Vancouver Island. In fact, B.C.’s healthcare sector has grown by 28% since 1997 and employers are struggling to fill job vacancies. Much of the demand is due to increases in the senior population. Health Care Assistants provide personal care, companionship and other important medical support services.

Be in Demand as a Certified Health Care Assistant Discovery College, in Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville and Nanaimo, offers an accelerated 38 week program in Health Care Assisting. Even with focused, short-term training we can barely keep up with employer demand.

100% of the latest Discovery graduating class found Scan here jobs upon completion. to lean Is a Rewarding Career in Health Care Assisting more

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

FRIENDLY FRANK

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Gardener for Maintenance, Renovation, Consultation & Design. Call Guy 250-7402505. http://www.virdigrisgardening.com

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting.

Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, demolition. 250-668-6851 GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden.

Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Soffits, and more.

Insured.

Free Estimates.

250-390-2601

GOLF SHOES, men’s size 8 Adidas, ladies Size 6 Spalding. Good condition. $20/pair.

Call 250-758-6577.

RENOVATE NOW!

Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement?

Roofing & finish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates.

Guaranteed/Insured

KENMORE DRYER- heavy duty, lrg capacity, white, 3 yrs old. $99. (250)751-5257.

PAINTING

KITCHEN SET, Arborite table, 4 upholstered swivel chairs, grey/beige, $85 obo. Call (250)933-4445.

A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount.

Free estimates. 250-741-0451

PEDESTAL KITCHEN table, w/ 4 padded chairs (white metal), exc cond, $90 obo. Call (250)390-1117.

PLUMBING

SAMSUNG 1.0 cu.ft. white microwave, rarely used, $20.

Call (250)758-9447.

Richard 250-729-7809

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL FREE QUOTES same day, rubbish removal, demolition. $50 & up. 250-668-6851

WINDOW CLEANING 20/20 HOME Detail Cleaning Service. Windows/Frames/Interior/Exterior. New construction cleaning. We suck out gutters. Call Glyn: 250-7602020 or 250-729-6924. Estimates after 5pm.

Garage Sales

CLEARLY DUNN WINDOWS 50% off window cleaning, gutter cleaning, house washing.

Insured. (250)585-6061

WINDOWS

#ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖANDÖRECEIVEÖ &2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖANDÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES 13595 CEDAR RD- Sun, Sept 9, 9am-3pm.

CEDAR. ESTATE SALE. Sat. Sept. 8, 8am-3pm. Sun. Sept.

9, 10am-1pm. Collectibles, furniture, household items. 1601 MacMillan Rd. No early birds!

CENTRAL. 2108 Bowen Rd. Sat & Sun, Sept. 8 & 9, 9am3pm. Scaffolding, saws & other tools, hardware, garden tools, household items, electric organ/piano, free strawberry plants and much more!

CENTRAL: HUGE Multi-Family Garage Sale. Sat/Sun, Sept 8th/9th, 9am. 55 Pryde Ave. C. NANAIMO, 2170 Sun Valley Drive (Coal Tyee subdivision) Sat., Sept 8th, 8am-3pm.

Multi item garage sale including clothes, toys and household items. Formerly the Sun Valley drive haunted house.

Many haunted house props, lighting and costumes.

COUNTRY CLUB: Sept 8th 8am-2pm. Household Goods, Books, Toys, Exercise Equipment, Etc. 3151 Country Club Drive.

DEPARTURE BAY 3-Family Garage Sale, Sat & Sun, Sept.

8th & 9th, 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m.

Collectibles, rattan furniture, appliances and many more items. 2710 Fairbanks St. DEPARTURE BAY: Fri., Sat. & Sun., Sept. 7, 8 & 9th, 8am-3pm. 1501 Argyle Ave. Giant sale! Huge assortment.

Too much to list!

DIVERS LAKE: Sale on home sewn items. Sat, Sept 8th, 8am-3pm. Jackets, purses, tote bags, fingerless mitts, vacuum packed food saver, HP printer. 2654 Starlight Trail DIVERS LAKE: Sat, Sept 8th, 9am-4pm; Sun, Sept 9th, Super Deals 10am-4pm. Sewers, knitters, crafters ... you won’t believe your eyes! Fabric, yarn, jewelry, household items, dolls, toys, hardware, fishing lures, misc. 2635 Willow Grouse Crescent.

FINAL SALE. Sat & Sun Sept. 8 & 9, 9am-3pm. Household items - everything must go including salt & pepper shaker collection. 2115 Boxwood Road, C. Nanaimo.

GARAGE SALE 2815 Elk Street, Nanaimo (Departure Bay area) Saturday, September 8 9:00am - 11:00am NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE HAMMOND BAY area, 108 Grosvenor Plc., Sat, Sept. 8, 8am-2pm.

NANAIMO- 107 Middleton St, Sat, Sun, Sept 8 & 9, 9am4pm. Moving Sale! Everything must go! No Junk!

GARAGE SALES LANTZVILLE: SAT, Sept. 8th, 8am until it’s all gone! Everything must go! I’m not emotionally attached to the stuff so it will be a bargain.

6994 Owen Rd, just down from the Rugby Field.

LANTZVILLE: SAT, Sept 8th, 9am-1pm. Winemaking equip, sewing notions, recliner, bed base, linens, household items.

Wayne Place.

NANOOSE GARAGE Sale, Sat, Sept 8th, 9am-4pm. Antiques, tools, fishing, household items, etc. Something for everyone. 1548 Beaver Creek Wharf N. NANAIMO, 5971 Cathedral Cres., Sat, Sept. 8, 9am-1pm.

Oak roll top desk and chair, electronics, tools, books and much more.

N. NANAIMO, 6001 Butcher Rd., (off Turner Rd.), Sat & Sun, Sept. 8 & 9, 8am-2pm.

Mega Sale.

Construction equipment, tools, misc household items and more.

N. NANAIMO, Sat, Sept. 8th, 8am-2pm.

Hidden Creek Complex, Molecy Lane off McGirr Road. Rain or Shine!

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

40 years Experience

N. NANAIMO, 6462 Lasalle Rd., Sat, Sept. 8, 7:30am3pm. Lots of good stuff including a dryer, table tennis and more. Too many items to list.

NORTH NANAIMO: 4879 Ney Dr., Sat, Sept. 8, 8am-2pm.

Furniture, electronics, books, household, garden, sports items. Many items nearly new!

NORTH NANAIMO: 5929 Waldbank Rd., Sun., Sept.

9th, 8-5pm. Couch/loveseat, leather arm chair, misc items...

P.C.W.M. Wood Recycle Facility Garage Sale every Sat & Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Biggs Rd, Nanaimo Milner Group.ca ROCK CITY: Sat, Sept. 8th, 9am-2pm. Baby items, art supplies, collectibles, household goods. 3059 Shamrock Place UPLANDS: SAT, Sept 7:30am-12noon.

Tools, pane cutting torch, table household furniture, 3674 Caldwell St.

8th, prosaw, misc.

LOVELY DINNER table, seats 6-8, beige wood, glass top, six upholstered chairs, $499obo.

Bdrm suite, dbl bed, headboard, exc mattress; 5-drawer chest; 2 night stands, $449.

Flatware chest, holds 48 Roger’s cutlery for eight +serving pieces. $50. (250)591-4383

40 years Experience

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES KENMORE WASHER & Dryer, large capacity. $198. Call (250)758-9360.

ART OBJECTS

Why bother with the time & hassle of a garage sale?

BILL RIED Prints. Set of four, lrg, professionally framed, unsigned, rare pictures from the 70’s. Haida Art dog salmon, Dog fish, Shark, Raven, Bear. $800. 1 (250)758-0774

FRIENDLY FRANK 7’ DOUGLAS Fir Christmas tree, good condition, coloured coated branches, $25. Call (250)751-8213.

STRAIGHT RAIL stair-lift, $2,000. Paid $5,500 3 years ago. In excellent shape. For details please call 250-3378328.

ACER 17” flat screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all).

JVC 48” projection colour TV, floor model, 4 yrs old, $300.

Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839.

DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70.

Please call 250-334-9603

Oak china cabinet, glass door $275. Oak table $125 Dresser, bevelled mirror $200 Wash stand $80. 1800’s Pine wash stand. 1885 Birdcage piano, birdseye maple, brass candle sticks $200. (250)334-4579

AIR-TIGHT STOVE, 21”W x 24”D x27”H, w/glass door $50.

ULC certified. (250)722-0322.

COMPLETE LADIES golf set, graphite, Proflex 78 Ultimate, mint condition, $89 obo. Call (250)758-3410.

GIRL’S GLACIER figure skates, sz1, Bauer molded, sz12-13. Like new, $25ea.

Skating skirts: ladies sml, $10ea. (250)729-9649

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on Corfield in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900.

Ph: 250 586 6444.

3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs.

Everything brand new from roof to floor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities.

Only $299,900 firm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814 CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

MOVE IN READY $243,900.

1704 McPhee Ave., Courtenay BC. 3 bdrm, 1 bath w/all updates. Open concept, original hardwood floors, beautiful garden beds, fully fenced back yard, 2 out buildings for storage. A MUST SEE! C 250897-9934 or H 250334-3799

NEWLY RENOVATED 2bdrm Rancher centrally located, Jinglepot (Nanaimo) area. Open concept kitchen leading into beautiful sun room. Gas FP and new HW tank. Single car garage with additional storage area. $339,000. 1 (250)7582294 or 250-754-6214 Lv.Msg.

Old Orchard Character Home.

2,200 sq.ft. 3-4 bdrms, 2 ba., wood heat/gas burning furnace. Original hardwood & tile. $529,000 call 250-338-5051 judithannetal@yahoo.com

Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CAR CARGO carrier, 3’x3.5’, nice shape, $90.

Call (250)754-1344.

530-5th St, Ste 101, Nanaimo · (250) 741-0803 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 9pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm

SKY DOG Travel Kennel, extra large, 40”x27”x80”, regular cost $299, asking $150. Professional leather foldable carry massage table, face hole, body balanced, excellent condition, regular $800 and asking $400. Call (250)756-1167.

LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

250-753-4208

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462 after Aug 1, 250 758-0121.

FURNITURE

250-753-4208

GARAGE SALES

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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998.

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and be free.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

MATCHING FRIGIDAIRE 18 cu ft Fridge and 30” self clean smooth top Stove, “stay clean” stainless steel and black. New in Oct/2011, asking $950 obo.

Call (250)752-5573.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

C.R. WILLOW POINT. 3-bdrm 2 bath + sep. studio/workshop.

Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. Newer rancher, 5yr warrantee.

(778)420-4256, (250)202-8788

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855

COMOX, BC. 730 Aspen Rd. 4.5 yr Patio Home, 1449 sq.ft.

- 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, natural gas fire place, 4 appls. end lot w/fenced yard. $330,000 250890-9345/250-702-0621 COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over her 8ft doors office storage, gas heat. Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road. Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park.

2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses.

Will also trade for Rancher in Nanaimo. (250)738-0248 CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444.

For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassifified.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2-4pm.

Hospital area, 1180 Beaufort Drive. Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready.

3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. $339.900.

250-619-7650

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

NORTH NANAIMO. Level entry bright 2-bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, on bus route. Gas F/P, W/D. NS/NP. Responsible tenant.Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $750. 250-756-2931

40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed.

Pad rent includes cable & wi-ďŹ .

Call 250-951-4902

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO #101 3270 Ross Rd- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #116 - 550 Bradly- 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

New balcony & paint.

Free storage & parking.

Quiet building with security cameras.

Avail Sept. 15 & Oct. 1 From $675 - $790.

250-754-2936

#208-412 BRUCE Ave., 1 bdrm, $695, Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.

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DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft.

2bdrm, 2bath, den.

Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900.

(250)751-1680

#231 - 99 Chapel Street, 1 bdrm, $595. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m Call (250) 753-0881. #304 - 4720 Uplands, 1 bdrm $700 mo. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m Call (250) 753-0881.

30 CAVAN St. Senior friendly 1bdrm +den. Completely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, granite counters, hdw ďŹ&#x201A;oors, paint, tub enclosure, top ďŹ&#x201A;oor, lrg deck, secure parking.

N/S, N/P. $800/mo. 1yr lease.

1-604-720-0775 #3 1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms $695.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DOWNTOWN: Large 1bdrm.

Available Immed. N/P Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m (250)729-1997

HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650.

DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras.

Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping.

From $695 plus mo.

Call 250-753-6656.

NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital.

1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo.

Call Carman 250-740-1002

LADYSMITH. NEW 4 bdrm/2 bath with legal 1 bdrm suite.

Many upgrades. Includes 11 appliances. Fully landscaped, New Home Warranty. $369,900. 1120 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353, 250-714-2746 NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ďŹ replace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

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NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet top ďŹ&#x201A;oor 1 bedroom $695. For October 1st. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call 250-753-8633.

OLD CITY lrg 1-2bdrm, adult oriented, bus route, N/S, N/P. $675/$775. (250)714-6560.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES C. NANAIMO- Newly painted lrg/clean 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 4 appls, lrg yard, near school/ bus stop & shopping. $950 + utils. (604)318-9322 JINGLEPOT: both sides of duplex, 3bdrms, 1.5 baths, near school. Avail Sept 15 $ Oct. 1; $950 - $1050. Also second duplex, Departure Bay, near all ammennities, 1 side avail. Oct. 1st; $950. (250)758-7055

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TOWNSITE. 1-BDRM. Must see! Large treed lot. Near college, hospital & transit. NS/NP $600. incl. util & prkg. Avail now. Call Karen 250-760-2234 WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. Wired for internet. Avail Oct 1. $880/mo. 250-591-8414.

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SUITES, UPPER

#100-319 Selby Street

NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365

or call 753-8200 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

CEDAR: TRAILER, 34 ft., very private park like setting.

Close to Hwy. $800+ hydro.

Call 250-245-0014.

HOMES FOR RENT 675 GEORGIA Ave., 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1500. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

CEDAR: SMALL 2 bdrm rancher, 2 full baths, beautiful landscaped yard. Possible pet if house trained. Newly decorated. $800. Avail. immed. Call (250)722-2991.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available now. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca NORTH NANAIMO, Rocky Point, Executive home with incredible ocean view. 2 bdrm + den, 2500 s.f., multi-level.

Avail. Immed. $1600 + Utils.

Call 250-738-0595.

2BR UPPER house, on Sabiston St, on bus route, fenced yard, $850. (604)815-0189.

S. NANAIMO- Large 3 bdrm split level house comes with separate 1 bdrm suite. 2 car garage. Country setting. Close to town. No pets, No smoking. $1650. 250-753-4749 or 250716-6811, 250-713-7419.

PROTECTION ISLAND: quiet, quality, furnished 2bdrm bsmnt, ground level, 4 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

N/P, N/S. 12 minute ferry ride to Nanaimo. $585. Available Sept. 1, 2012 - April 30, 3013 (250)753-4123 or 758-4454 W E S T W O O D / J I N G L E P OT area: over garage Bachelor Apartment.

On bus route.

N/S, N/P. $500 Heat/Hydro incl. Damage Deposit req.

Avail. immed. (250)741-4100

TOWNHOUSES #17 - 444 Bruce, 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, $875. Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881. #6 272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $825. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRANSPORTATION

1994 RUSTLER 24.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th wheel Trailer. 4 burner stove, new awning, all in good condition, everything works well.

Asking $7000 obo. Please call (250)723-8855.

1998 HONDA CIVIC $3,999 5 speed manual trans., power windows, steering & locks.

Front brakes & timing chain done in 2011. 250-754-5777 or 250-951-3156

2000 DAMON Intruder Motorhome. 36ft, 64,000km, v-10 Ford, HW & tile ďŹ&#x201A;oors, propane heater, 2-slide outs, back up camera, tv. Mint cond., $35,500 obo. (250)758-5710 2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $9,990. 250-7324866

AUTO FINANCING

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE area, shared kitchen & bath, lndry & utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d with wi-ďŹ , senior preferred, avail immed, $425, call 250-327-2553.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

2011 FORD Focus SE $14,900. A/C, heated seats, Bluetooth, remote keyless entry, 32 000 km, full warranties, & more! Call (250) 756-0502.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1984 VOLVO 240 well maintained. Full service history.

Thule roof racks. $2000 or best offer. Owner stopped driving; car will happily continue. Call (250) 616-9137 or email joukov@shaw.ca

29 FT Landau Model. No slides. 107 K. Well taken care of with good brakes and tires and smooth suspension. Batteries all good.

Nice Stereo/Dvd Player and 22 inch Lcd, 4kw Onan Genset, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, microwave and A/C. Stand up shower.

Ford V-10 and ready for Summer! Asking $18,000 obo. Call Pete 250-756-2698 or Andy 1-778-835-7058.

1996 MERCEDES C-280, V-6, 4-door, sport sedan, color: desert sand. 162,000k, leather interior, heated seats, fully loaded, $6,500.(250)390-2424

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STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

1999 MAZDA Miata Convert & hard top. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 122,000k, power windows/doors/steering/antenna, 5spd manual. Bose sound system, cruise control, alarm, ABS brakes. Tires good, new brakes last 5,000k. Regular service; excellent condition. $9,990. (250)729-4948

SUITES, LOWER

CARS 2002 MERCEDES E320 Loaded, immaculate, all leather. Silver on Gray. $129,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Original owner. $12,500. Call 250-594-0012.

1980 RARE Pontiac Phoenix, only 80,000k, 2 previous owners. Top Shape. P/S,P/B/P/W, tilt. News brakes, rotors, alternator, battery, trans serviced. $1,500 OBO (250)732-8811

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

92 LINCOLN Continental V6, one owner, leather interior.

126,000 km, excellent running cond., needs air shock work. $2000. Call 250-951-0101

89 FORD F350, 4 dr, long box 1 ton, 460 auto, well maintained, good for hauling & towing. $1000. obo. 250-951-0855

BOATS

Campion Explorer 552 $15,000 o.b.o. 19 ft. 1999 282 hrs. Mercruiser 3.0 L sterndrive, roadrunner 3000lbs trailer. Evinrude outboard 15hp 4-stroke. Optional ďŹ shing/recreational gear.

250-2041649;250-923-2996 91-9ft Slumber Queen Camper. Great condition, well cared for. Lots of storage. $4300 OBO. 250-923-7508.

READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $11,000 obo.

Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

HUNTER SAILBOAT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zig Zagâ&#x20AC;?. 33.5 FT, 20 HPD Yamaha diesel, zodiac dinghy. View at the Port Alice Marina. 250-284-6121.

2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG, 97,000 km, 5 spd. 10 Moâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left on lease. Take over @ 325/mo. First month free and all transfer fees. 250-210-1788

1993 BUICK Regal, 4dr, Auto, green exterior, leather interior. air, power package, 100,000K. Very good condition. $3,500 obo. (250)618-6685

2002 GMC Sierra 4x4 short box, 140,000 km. 1995 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3â&#x20AC;? camper plus canopy for truck.

All very good cond. $15,000.

(250)248-7358.

32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TRAVEL Trailer in pet friendly park in Yuma, Arizona.

Furnished, A/C, Arizona room and 10x10 shed. Park has pool and hot tub. $3,500obo.

(250)756-1228

1-800-910-6402

Auto

2002 F150 XLT, 4x4 auto, 240,000 km, new tires/brakes, clean, runs great, power group, red w/matching canopy. $7800 obo (250) 743-3076

MARINE

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1091 SILVER Mountain Dr- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BEBAN PARK. Remodelled 2 bdrm suite. $900./mo. inclds heat/utils. New kitchen, D/W, shared laundry. NS/NP. Avail now. (250)756-0801.

CENTRAL NANAIMO. Large 2-bdrm lower suite. Sep. entrance. $950. inclds utils.

Large yard. NP/NS. Avail Immediately. (250)802-0436.

HAMMOND BAY area, new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, sep ent, N/P, N/S, laundry & hydro inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail immed, $700 mo. 250-729-0313.

N. NANAIMO: 1 bdrm basement suite. Near Woodgrove.

Separate entry, F/S, heat/hydro incl. NS/NP. $750/mo.

Sept. 1st. 250-758-6933.

NANAIMO- (University area).

Available Oct 1. Lrg renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 bdrm, F/P, storage, carport, garden, laundry. N/S, no parties, cat ok. $950 utils incld.

Call (250)713-9486.

N. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. New washer & dryer. NS/NP. Refs req. $950/M. utils/cable/hydro incl. 250-390-4692.

N. NANAIMO: Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d waterfront, ocean & mountain views, lrg master bdrm w/ bath, N/S, quiet & clean, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $800 mo.

250-390-1805, 250-616-2906.

NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.

2003 40ft Fleetwood Revolution diesel pusher motorhome, top of the line model, 350hp Cummins, Freightliner chassis, 49,900 miles, 2 slide outs, 6 new Michelin tires, all new batteries. Asking $89,950 Ph # 250-740-5688

1957 FAIRLANE Hardtop.

Blue/white continental kit. $15,000 or trade for small, mobile business. (250)923-1210

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TRUCKS & VANS

1992 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.7L V8, Automatic, 2WD, tow pkg, new exhaust, 2nd owner, 296K, $2,950, Tel: (250) 2283349.

1988 VOLVO 240DL, body in good shape, no rust at all.

Good driving condition. Includes 4 new all season tires and 4 new snow tires. $2000 obo.

Call (250)240-2014 or email to: joepanic@sd69.bc.ca

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $13,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

2002 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 2 dr, 212,000km, auto, air, 4.7 Vortec V6. Reg maintenance, good tires & brakes. $4,799 obo. (250)597-3140

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2010 BUICK ENCLAVE, white opal ebony leather, heated & cooled front seats. 19â&#x20AC;? x 7.5â&#x20AC;? chrome, 7 passenger, navigation & entertainment panorama roof. 51,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $41,000 Call 250-594-0012

Time for a NEW car?

2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

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Thursday, September 6, 2012 Nanaimo News Bulletin

The all new 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA has ďŹ nally arrived.

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