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Crown asks for 10 years for murder Christopher Robinson pleads guilty to killing Brittany Baird in 2011

BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A confrontation over drugs that resulted in the killing of a 22-year-old Nanaimo mother almost two years ago has had lasting impacts on the dead woman’s family.

Emergency crews found Brittany Elsie Baird dead on Milford Crescent near Selby Street May 25, 2011, at about 11 p.m. Efforts to revive her failed.

Police charged Christopher James Robinson and Marcus Brandon Parry with second-degree murder, but several days before the trial was scheduled to begin in late February, Robinson, 26, entered an unexpected guilty plea to the charge and Crown counsel stayed proceedings against Parry.

A second-degree murder conviction comes with a mandatory life sentence with a minimum parole ineligibility period of 10 years and at Thursday’s sentencing hearing, the Crown asked for the minimum period, taking into account Robinson’s age, his aboriginal background and the guilty plea.

Crown counsel Frank Dubenski also read out five victim impact statements from family and friends of the deceased and shared comments the victim’s brother, Ashley Baird, made to prosecutors recently.

The brother, who met with Crown counsel before the sentencing hearing but did not provide an impact statement, told prosecutors about Brittany Baird’s attempts to get an apartment and money so she could regain custody of her one-year-old son, and how she turned to street-level drug trafficking to get the money needed. ◆ See ‘FAMILY’ /6

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Nanaimo wins friendly wager on Earth Hour

BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo scored on the power play, so Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar will have to hold one council meeting wearing a Nanaimo Clippers jersey as the result of a

friendly wager on Saturday’s Earth Hour.

Last week, Milobar suggested the two cities compete to help bring awareness to the annual event that promotes energy use reduction.

During Earth Hour – 8:30-9:30 p.m.

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Faculty reaches agreement with VIU St. Patrick’s Day was a lucky day for Vancouver Island University administrators and the faculty association.

Following a productive session of bargaining over the past few weeks, the two parties reached a tentative agreement on Sunday afternoon.

Ratification of the new collective agreement is expected to happen shortly and further details will be available at that time, states a VIU press release.

The VIU Faculty Association represents more than 750 faculty, instructors, technicians and other staff at all four campuses.

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Parties release platforms early

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The B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Green Party are hoping an early rollout of their policy platforms will help their support grow against the NDP and B.C. Liberal parties.

The B.C. Conservatives released their “pre-election platform” Thursday, describing it as a “living document” that could change before the May 14 provincial election. It devotes much of its 28 pages to criticizing the province’s 20-year record on taxes, spending and debt.

As party leader John Cummins has signalled, the platform promises the elimination

of the five-year-old carbon tax on fossil fuels. It emphasizes the disproportionate impact the tax has on rural and northern parts of B.C., but does not specify if offsetting income tax cuts would be reversed to make up the revenue to the province.

The B.C. Conservative pledge to balance budgets is emphasized, but the platform doesn’t identify any reduced spending or tax increases.

It decries the low health care spending relative to other provinces, and also calls for an unspecified increase in justice system budgets.

The B.C. Green Party’s 40-page platform contains many promises, from creating

“green-collar jobs” to doubling B.C.’s park area to 20 per cent over the next 100 years.

The Green platform is also described as a “living document,” released last November and updated at the end of January.

It also lacks costing for an array of costly policies, including 24-hour medical clinics in rural areas and replacing all existing income assistance programs with a “guaranteed liveable income” for everyone.

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“It’s a very positive result for Nanaimo, but outside of the wager there is a bigger issue and it’s all to do with awareness,” said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan. “People are becoming more and more aware of how important reducing our energy consumption is. It’s important for the world to recognize the importance of

conservation.”

It won’t be the first time Milobar will wear the Clippers’ crest, however. He played briefly for the 1989-90 edition of the junior A Clippers under current Nanaimo city councillor Bill Bestwick, who was in his second year of coaching the team at the time.

Overall, B.C. municipalities saved 136 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.95 per cent during Earth

Hour, the equivalent of turning off more than 10 million 12.5-watt LED light bulbs. It was the province’s best result since it began participating in 2008.

Vancouver Island communities dominated the results, earning 13 of the top 14 spots on B.C. Hydro’s list of top energy saving communities.

Comox and Courtenay led the province with energy reductions of 9.8 per cent.

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Nanaimo man dies in AATV crash

A 48-year-old Nanaimo man died while off-roading with friends on the weekend.

The mishap occurred Saturday night while he was riding quads with two friends on the B.C. Hydro service road near Nanaimo Lakes and South Forks roads. Police report the man raced ahead and was briefly out of sight before one of his friends saw headlights shining up into some trees and found the victim lying in some bushes and his ATV in a ditch.

His friends called 911. Nanaimo RCMP, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and B.C. Ambulance attended and rushed him to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital where he died of his injuries.

It initially appeared the victim had lost control of the machine and collided with trees, but when friends returned to the crash site Sunday they found a dead deer nearby. Police now believe the victim was unable to avoid striking the animal and the collision propelled the ATV into the air and into the trees.

The victim was wearing a helmet. His family have been notified. Police have not released the victim’s name and the case has been turned over the B.C. Coroner’s Service.

This is the second incident in two weeks in which a Nanaimo resident has died in an off-road accident.

Mark Lionel John Arsenault, 55, of Nanaimo, was riding a dirt bike on a logging road near Nanoose Bay when he lost control of the bike and crashed March 17.

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Student aims to sway MP with petition Brittany Carpenter collects names in support of bill to ban shark fin products

BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Some kids went to the beach for March break. Others went skiing. But Brittany Carpenter?

She pounded the pavement in Nanaimo to collect more than 300 signatures to present to NanaimoAlberni Conservative James Lunney to help him change his mind on voting against a bill that would prevent shark fins from endangered species being imported to Canada.

Carpenter, 15, a Grade 9 student at Wellington Secondary, said the topic of shark finning and how it will affect her generation in the future disturbed her enough to take action against the practice and lax Canadian laws on fin imports.

She said she hoped her petition and its 352 signatures would encourage Lunney to vote in favour of Bill C-380, a private member’s bill introduced by NDP MP Fin Donnelly, to ban the importation of shark fins from protected species. The second reading of the bill is scheduled for Wednesday (March 27).

“Some shark species could be gone in the next 10 years,” said Carpenter. “I want to fight for them, for the oceans and for my future, too.”

On March 14, the United Nation’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species added five shark species to its protected list — scalloped, smooth and great hammerheads, porbeagle and oceanic white tips sharks.

Those species join the great white, basking and whale sharks, the first three shark species to make the list.

In an investigation performed last October by the Vancouver Animal Defence League, which purchased more than $2,000 worth of shark fins in Vancouver and Richmond and had DNA analysis performed to determine the species, shark fin products found on shelves included those of por-

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Brittany Carpenter, 15, addresses Nanaimo-Alberni Conservative MP James Lunney in his constituency office regarding his decision not to support Bill C-380, a private member’s bill that would ban shark fin imports from endangered or threatened species. Carpenter spent her March break collecting 352 signatures for a petition she hopes will be presented in the House of Commons.

beagle, scalloped and great hammerheads.

CITES lists species which may become threatened with extinction unless trade is closely controlled.

“Those inclusions on the protected list are huge, they change everything,” said Marley Daviduk, a Nanaimo resident and member of the defence league. “We know those shark species are now protected, but we also know they will still be coming into Canada in the form of shark fins, which will be illegal. I think it’s obvious that Canada must have laws that prevents the importation of fins from protected species.”

UN protection will come into effect in 18 months.

Canada banned the practice of shark finning in its waters in 1994, though it is estimated that hundreds of kilograms of fins from nations that still permit the activity arrive on Canadian shores most days. The dried fins are allowed through because there is no way of determining which species they came from.

Lunney, who arrived in Nanaimo

from Ottawa one day after a busy federal budget announcement on Thursday, drove straight to his constituency office from the airport to meet with Carpenter.

He accepted her petition and promised he would help draft it into an official format so he could present it in the House of Commons, but advised Carpenter he would not support Bill C-380.

“Bill C-380 has good intentions, but it is trying to amend the Fish Inspection Act, which has been repealed, it’s no longer valid, so this bill will not accomplish what you want it to accomplish,” Lunney explained to Carpenter during a 20-minute meeting. “Our government dislikes shark finning as much as anybody, it’s a terrible practice, but we are working with our international partners to make sure we find an effective way to put a stop to this.”

Lunney added it would be difficult to impose a ban on shark imports entirely, noting sharks are part of a legal fishery in many countries, including a budding spiny dogfish industry in B.C. waters.

The MP, however, encouraged Carpenter to follow her beliefs and to continue trying to raise awareness and make a difference.

He also advised her that her petition will become one of permanent record in the House, and that she can continue to add names to it.

“This is not a failed effort,” said Lunney.

Carpenter, who said she has been fascinated by sharks from the age of eight years old, said she was disappointed but will keep at it.

“I didn’t accomplish what I wanted, I wanted him to change his mind, so I’m a little disappointed,” she said after the meeting. “But I’ll keep trying.”

It is estimated that about 100 million sharks are caught or finned annually, which has led to the decline in shark populations by about 90 per cent. Scientists say taking an apex predator out of the ocean’s ecosystem will have a serious negative effect on the health of the oceans and fisheries. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo RCMP have a number of unsolved files which they hope the public can help solve.

Anyone with any information about the following crimes is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com.

2013-6138 Some time on March 8, several vehicles on Wessex Lane were broken into. A Swiss Army knife and a folding knife made by Precision Machinery tools were stolen from one. The other vehicles broken into were unlocked and it is unknown what was taken from them.

the door. Items stolen include downriggers and fishing rods.

2013-5968 On March 10, a home in the 3000 block of McCauley Drive was broken into. The homeowner was awoken by a knock on his side door and then a few minutes later he heard his car port door slam shut. He then got up and noticed his sliding glass door was off its tracks and had been pried open. Inquiries in the neighbourhood determined a teenage male wearing a blue jacket and carrying a backpack was seen walking in front of the house at approximately the same time of the incident.

2013-6109 Sometime over night on March 12, an unlocked Honda Odyssey parked in the 700 block of Bowman

Road was broken into.

A GPS TomTom was taken. Fifty per cent of all vehicle break-ins are from unlocked cars.

Crime prevention starts at home, do your part and lock your vehicle and your homes.

2013-6388 Sometime overnight on March 15, a Quonset hut at 1990 Evans Rd. in Cedar was entered.

Nothing was taken but the door was forced open. The property owner said he saw people with flashlights at approximately 1 a.m. on nearby railway tracks, but it is unknown if they are related the incident or not.

2013-6419 Sometime on March 15, a boat moored at Stones Marina at 1690 Stewart Ave. was broken into and numerous items taken.

Entry was gained by breaking the wood paneling on the boat door then prying off

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2013-6502 Nanaimo RCMP are following up on two suspicious fires that occurred in the early morning hours of March 16. The first fire was near the Nanaimo Ice Center on Third Street, reported at approximately 4:10 a.m.

In that incident, the contents of a dumpster were set on fire. The second fire took place on Menzies Ridge Trail and involved a portable washroom. Menzies is used as a connector between Wakesiah Avenue and Bowen Road and the washroom was situated there due to the new homes being constructed. Fires were put out by attending crews and did not cause secondary damage.

2013-6802 Sometime overnight on March 19, extensive vandalism was carried out at a new subdivision on Trevors Road. The damage consisted of real estate signs being knocked over, a construction trailer taken off its jack, a bucket of tar knocked over and a roll of toilet paper being lit on fire in a port-a-potty.

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Trial date set for sex assault A 38-year-old man arrested for allegedly groping a woman near Vancouver Island University will stand trial at the end of May. The incident happened Feb. 21 at about 11 a.m. when a 23-year-old university student walking along a foot path near the Rotary Bowl running track noticed a man standing over a bicycle.

He struck up a conversation with her as she passed by and began walking with her.

When he allegedly grabbed her buttocks and chest, she fled and reported the incident to campus security.

Based on her description, police arrested a suspect less than an hour later.

Daniel Raymond Sasseville, charged with one count of sexual assault, will stand trial in Nanaimo provincial court on May 31.

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As with a divorce, inheritances and When the changes were debated in property brought into the the legislature, NDP jusrelationship by each parttice critic Leonard Krog ner are not shared. spoke in support, noting Attorney General Shirthat B.C. has one of the ley Bond introduced the highest levels of family changes as a way to keep disputes in Canada. family breakups out of “If we can keep people court, and to take the out of court, if we can let “win-lose” terminology them settle their affairs out of parenting. in a more friendly and The traditional terms, amicable way, then this “custody” and “access” is all to the good,” Krog of children, have been said. “It means that dropped from the Fampeople can get on with LEONARD KROG ily Law Act, replaced by their lives. It will mean “parental responsibililess emotional damage ties,” “parenting time” and “guard- to children.” ianship.”

Details of the new rules and The new act also makes it an answers to frequently asked quesoffence for one parent to violate an tions are available on the B.C. govagreed schedule for shared parent- ernment website at www.justicebc. ing. ca/en/fam/. The site also has conThe law also requires parents tact information for family justice who wish to relocate to give 60 days’ centres that offer counselling at no notice to those authorized to have charge. editor@nanaimobulletin.com contact with children.

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A major overhaul of B.C.’s family law is now in force, aimed at reducing disputes over shared parenting responsibilities and division of property when couples split up.

The Family Law Act was passed in 2011 with support from both the B.C. Liberal government and the NDP opposition. It took effect March 18.

One of the main changes is extending property division rules of marriage to unmarried couples who have lived together in a “marriage-like relationship” for at least two years.

Those rules mean proper ty acquired during a relationship is divided equally, unless the couple sign an agreement to split assets differently.

Debts accumulated during the relationship must also be shared, includ-

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Flag flies half staff for officer The flag at Nanaimo RCMP’s detachment on Milton Street flew at half staff last week as members mourned the death of a fellow officer.

Const. Willi Tung Chou, 27, was found dead at his home March 19.

Members of the Nanaimo detachment had gone to check on Chou when he did not show up for work, which was uncharacteristic of him, according to an RCMP press release.

A medical investigation determined a brain aneurism as the cause of death.

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Family affected by woman’s death

Downtown Nanaimo will see the Easter Bunny visit Saturday (March 30) at Diana Krall Plaza.

Activities, including a pancake breakfast and scavenger hunt, take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the plaza and throughout the downtown area.

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◆ From /1 “The choice was not one he was comfortable with,” said Dubenski, adding that Ashley tried to talk her out of it.

Parents Shirley and Ronnie Baird described their financial hardship since Baird’s death, as Shirley had to quit her job to raise her daughter’s son, as well as the mental trauma her death caused.

Ronnie is on medication for stress and Shirley wrote that she not only lost a daughter, but also a close friend. She has since had trouble sleeping and her mental health has been affected.

“I hurt each day and will forever,” reads her statement. “Every day I can’t help but think how she died and how desperately she wanted to live.”

Dubenski started Thursday’s court proceedings with the Crown’s factual overview of the case.

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“During a brief, violent confrontation over the drugs, Ms. Baird was overpowered and stabbed by Mr. Robinson eight times,” said Dubenski.

He said stab wounds were directed at Baird’s chest, neck or head and five of the stab wounds were lifethreatening, including one on the right side of her neck that lacerated the right carotid artery, adding that during the confrontation, Baird also inflicted a small laceration on Robinson’s back right shoulder, as she was also carrying a knife.

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Hertzberg said close to trial, Robinson decided to plead guilty to spare the Baird family further grief.

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Hertzberg said Robinson has spent more time in jail than out of jail and feels uncomfortable outside of jail.

Dubenski noted that Robinson’s past record does not include any serious violence incidents.

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A float plane passenger completes one leg of his journey to Nanaimo as the Protection Island water taxi sails for shores across the harbour. The variety of ways to get to and around Nanaimo is what makes coming to the Island half the fun of visiting.

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Transport service seeks support to keep operating I WHEELS FOR WELLNESS helps with medical needs.

BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

University celebrates research achievements A two-day celebration of research at Vancouver Island University this week allows the public to check out what students and faculty have been up to.

The event takes place today and Wednesday (March 26-27) in different parts of the cafeteria building and includes poster displays, oral presentations and a scholarship slam – where fac-

ulty and student researchers compete to see who can explain their research in the clearest, most concise way, as explaining research in lay person’s terms can be difficult.

On Tuesday, a poster display takes place in the upper cafeteria from 1-4 p.m. and oral presentations take place in the Royal Arbutus Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On Wednesday, the poster display runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., oral presentations in the Royal Arbutus Room take place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a celebration of research in the Royal Arbutus Room runs from 4-6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call Roisin Mulligan in the university’s research and scholarly activity office at 250-753-3245, local 2575.

A Nanaimo woman wants to raise awareness about an Island-wide transportation service to medical appointments in light of the fact it is in need of donations to continue.

Harewood resident Peggy Lake only recently heard about Comox-based Wheels for Wellness Society, which uses 16 vehicles and volunteer drivers to transport thousands of Island patients per year to non-emergency medical appointments in other communities.

She is using the service for the first time on April 2 for a follow-up appointment with her Victoria surgeon – she recently had surgery to fix a slipped disc in her back.

Lake, who is on disability assistance, said taking the bus to Victoria is expensive for people on assistance, and the Wheels for Wellness service, which picks patients up right from their door and drops them at their appointments, is by donation and people pay what they can.

“There’s not a lot of extra money, so I’m grateful they have that service,” she said.

“I want everybody to know the service is out there, it could be used more and it’s a wonderful thing. I don’t think a lot of people know about it.”

Lake said she was told that the organization is in need of donations to continue and hopes to raise awareness about the existence of the service so that more people will use it and donate.

Don Buchner, the society’s executive director and founder, confirmed the group is in need of more donations.

He said the society has struggled to make ends meet for the past couple of years – a contract with the Vancouver Island Health Authority provides about 40 per cent of the money needed to run the service, with the remainder made up by donations – and he expects to end the year about $50,000 in debt, despite the health authority recently coming up with another $50,000 to help out.

“Just before Christmas this year I was looking at going into my own bank reserves,” he said. “We’re OK now until probably the end of December, but we need more donations.”

The service, which began in 1997 and has contracted with VIHA since 2005, provides transportation for anyone who needs it to and from medical appointments that are farther than 75 kilometres from their residence.

Harder financial times have forced the society to cut trips to Vancouver and while the group will pick up anyone in communities along the main highway going from Port Hardy to Victoria and also from Port Alberni, residents wanting to go north are now out of luck because the group needs to keep vans as full as possible to continue operating, said Buchner.

Anyone who wants to help out can send donations to 1894 Bolt Avenue, Comox, B.C., V9M 2J4.

For more information about the service, please visit the group’s website at www.wheelsforwellness.com or call 1-250-338-0196.

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Voter turnout is disturbingg With all the speculation about the coming provincial election campaign, attention is rarely paid to an alarming trend – the rate of voter participation is dropping steadily, and in 20 years, it may be at minimal levels.

All this happens as governments at all levels take more and more money from taxpayers’ pockets, and face significant challenges.

In the 2009 provincial election, the turnout was just over MORE HAS 50 per cent.

As B.C. NDP leader to be done Adrian Dix put it to involve bluntly at a recent B.C. residents luncheon meeting in in the election Langley, the governing Liberals were actually process. elected by 23 per cent of the people eligible to vote while his party in opposition received votes from just 21 per cent of those eligible.

As recently as 1983, 70 per cent of those eligible voted in a provincial election.

Dix is correct in diagnosing that an increasing number of young people don’t see any point in voting. Most are not disinterested in the world around them, but they don’t see voting or being involved with a political party as making any real difference.

As a result of this disinterest, Dix says elections (and governing) increasingly are reduced to contests between the powerful and the loud, with almost everyone else shunted off to the sidelines.

It’s not a good omen for democracy.

There must be concerted efforts from all stakeholders to get young people to engage in voting. Dix has proposed having 16-year-olds on the voters’ list so they’re ready to vote when they turn 18.

This and other measures need to be looked at as well.

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With love, every dog will have its day “If you don’t have a dog ... there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.”

morning pee or walk. Some days you’ll even have to go home at lunchtime to let him out, and you’ll have to go home straight from work every night to give him dinner and — Vincent van Gogh take him for an evening walk.

Sometimes, you’ll have to cancel So, you’re thinking of getting a your plans with friends because dog. you can’t leave your dog alone for Okay, a noble idea. They’re amaztoo long – he gets anxious when ing creatures that laugh, you’re gone too long and love and feel sad somechews on things in your REPORTER’S times, just like us. house.

VIEWPOINT They need lots of And the vacuuming. attention, and can someYou’ll have to vacuum Toby Gorman times be messy and often, and if he likes to Reporter p expensive. go for car rides (what But you’re prepared dog doesn’t?), you’ll for that and, besides, have to get used to, dogs can be so cute. almost enjoy, those nose You’ve gone through prints on the window countless books, magaand hair balls in the zines and websites and back seat. have determined the You’ll also spend a breed that will match good portion of the day your lifestyle the best. carrying around a bag of poop, or You want an active dog, one you removing it from the yard. can take to the park or beach to And, if you get a puppy (but not throw a Frisbee or ball around with. from a store or backyard breeder), Your heart will melt when he don’t forget to invest considerable looks at you with those big brown time in puppy training. It’s probeyes. ably only one or two nights a week You won’t mind getting up in the and costs a bit of money, but it will middle of the night to take him be worth it. outside in the cold rain when he Oh, those spontaneous weekends has an upset stomach, or paying a away, unless you have a great supfew hundred dollars when he needs port network of dog sitters, probvet care. And don’t forget to budget ably won’t happen. If you do take for that $80 bag of food it will need your dog on vacation, you’ll have to every few weeks for the next 10 to plan it around pet-friendly hotels.

15 years.

And hopefully you know by You’ll give your dog a kiss when now that the best way to change a he wakes you up at 6 a.m., like dog’s life is to go through a rescue clockwork every day, to go for his association – many of which spe-

cialize in specific breeds and can provide some details on the dog’s behaviour and needs – or the B.C. SPCA, where thousands of dogs are dropped off each year because owners who set out with the exact same idea you have right now discovered they just weren’t up to the task.

They moved and couldn’t take their dog, realized they don’t have time for it, discovered that they don’t stay puppies forever, or didn’t allow it to be part of the family and it started tearing up the yard, so they abandon it and hope somebody else will take care of it.

For 90 per cent of dogs dropped off at shelters, nobody will ever come for them, especially the larger breeds.

Luckily in Nanaimo, most dogs that are abandoned don’t get euthanized. But across Canada and the U.S. an estimated five million dogs are killed each year because they ended up in a shelter and nobody wanted them. That’s 14,000 dogs a day. Most of them started off on the same journey you’re planning.

But that won’t happen to your dog, will it?

If you decide you truly want to share your life with a dog, start by giving one a second chance by searching rescue associations and shelters first.

There’s probably one waiting to rescue you right now and if you take van Gogh’s advice, your house will be a little dirtier and your wallet will be lighter, but your heart will be full as long as you provide the love and attention it needs. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cuts to revenue agency leads to tax confusion

BY MURRAY RANKIN Opposition critic for Ottawa is in the national revenue, midst of a long, I have opposed the slow thaw from a CRA service cuts cold winter, but and been seeking the Island has all answers to constituthe telltale signs of ents’ questions to spring. ensure you have the The change in seainformation you sons is visible every- need to file your where, with the reqtaxes with ease and uisite umbrellas and on time. budding trees.

The federal priUsually at this vacy commissioner time of year we has sought further also receive paper information from tax packages in the the CRA and is mail. investigating the But this year, new netfile requirewithout warning, ments to use a social the Canada Revenue insurance number Agency (CRA) and a birth date to announced it will file online. no longer be mailPreviously, netfile ing the T1 required a general tax personal code UEST package. and pin numService cuts OMMENT ber to file tax and sweeping returns. changes at the CRA The New have left Canadians Democratic Party’s confused about how privacy and to access the basic National Revenue information they critics have been need to file their in contact with the taxes.

Office of the Privacy The Telefile serCommissioner vice, used by hunregarding this matdreds of thousands ter and are awaiting of Canadians, was the results of that cancelled earlier investigation. this year and changCanadians not es to netfile have using the netfile triggered major prioption have been vacy concerns. encouraged to downPayment and load tax forms from enquiry counter the CRA website or services are closing, pick up tax packages face-to-face outreach at local Canada Post sessions have been or Service Canada discontinued and locations. every service counCanadians are ter in Canada is set entitled to receive to close by Oct. 1. tax documents by The CRA is effecmail, but the CRA tively closing its will only send a doors to the public; package to those meanwhile, seniors, who specifically persons living with request it. disabilities and If you would like a persons living in tax package mailed, remote or rural call 1-800-959-7383 areas are concerned (French) or 1-800about access to basic 959-8281 (English) as tax forms and other soon as possible. information.

My community In the governoffice has compiled ment’s 2013-2014 a list of tax clinics estimates, the CRA and volunteers are is projected to be cut available to help you by approximately complete your taxes. $100 million. This is Please visit www. on top of last year’s murrayrankin.ca for more tax informaEconomic Action tion.

Plan, under which ◆ more than 3,000 Murray Rankin is full-time equivalent jobs have or will be the federal Opposition cut from the agency critic for national over a three-year revenue and the NDP Member of Parliament roll out period.

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Citizens not here to serve city To the Editor, Re: Exercise costs prohibitive, Letters, March 14.

The City of Nanaimo appears to want to continue with another random decision, affecting citizens whom the city and its programs were intended to serve.

In 2011, the pool and weight room at Beban Park offered recreational time Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The cost of this opportunity for fitness was $2 per person.

In 2012, the cost increased to $3 per person – a bit of a surprise. The result of this, however, was the regular attendance of a group of people, both in the pool and the weight room, who were committed to personal health and subsequently, over this time, developed a warm and caring camaraderie.

Now, in 2013, this previously well considered and effective situation, having brought great results with its time and cost considerations, has suddenly been removed. Rates have increased to $5-$6.50, depending upon your age.

It appears the legacy of certain decisions in Nanaimo is to play around with things that are working for no apparent reason.

Now, Thursday will be at a $3 rate, all day. That does nothing to develop a fitness regimen. There are approximately 95 hours available weekly at Beban for recreational use. Could city administrators not have left the previous 4.5 hours per week, as mentioned above, as it was and added the new Thursday schedule?

If you want to serve those who use the facilities – the taxpayers and citizens – ask them for their opinion. If not, just keep doing what you have just done.

This methodology presumes the citizenry is here to serve the city.

What a legacy. What a shame.

R.J. Higgins Nanaimo

More reasons to workout than simply to exercise To the Editor, Re: Exercise options available, Letters, March 19.

To reply to J. Sharpe’s comment about buying my own stairmaster, it is not an option. There is no room to accommodate it.

The idea of going to the gym to exercise is to get out of the house and communicate with other people.

It is a social aspect as well as the exercise that is of such importance to me.

I have met many great people who are regulars that I look forward to socializing with.

I think it is a low blow equating the rise in fees as fair cost for the service provided.

Subsidies in the hundreds of thousands of dollars are provided for use of a very select few. Who benefits?

L.A. Jones Nanaimo

Millionaires’ attraction to boat basin a mystery To the Editor, Regarding the lease of the Nanaimo Boat Basin, I have not seen a business plan for the reason why

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Increased costs and time changes to exercise classes by the city will have an affect on residents committed to both health and the camaraderie of meeting regularly with like-minded people, says letter writer.

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million-dollar vessels would want to spend time in Nanaimo.

Surely as in any successful business the homework has been done.

Show us why Nanaimo will attract big expensive yachts, before any commitment. Don’t I, as a taxpayer, deserve at least that?

David Lawford Nanaimo

mining development. Here’s a chance for them to show true leadership in this regard, and help South Africa’s mining industry rid itself of the plague of TB. This year Canada must not only renew, but increase our commitment to the global fund.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria

Paper’s choice of words insults visiting film crew To the Editor, Re: Film industry still growing, Opinion, March 21.

A very poor choice of words in this editorial.

I wonder how film crews feel when a Nanaimo newspaper refers to them as “gobbling up food at local restaurants and shacking up at hotels”?

Surely they eat, perhaps even dine, at our restaurants and probably they observe the niceties and merely stay at local hotels.

Bill Gard Nanaimo

Government cuts harming Canada’s fight against TB Politicians go after votes To the Editor, with smoke and mirrors The world was recently shocked by the news of South African police gunning down protesting mine workers, but the untold story is one more insidious and far more lethal.

South Africa’s mining industry is a hotbed of tuberculosis infection, due to crowded and unhealthy working conditions.

One third of all new South African TB cases arises in the mines, adding 750,000 sufferers each year. It is estimated that every infected mine work spreads the disease to 15 other people.

Although TB costs only $20 per person to treat, infection is often a death sentence for these people and their families.

Canada has long been a leader in battling TB by working with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, which has treated almost 10 million cases of TB. March 24 was world TB day, and this year the global fund is set for replenishment. The federal government’s new direction in aid is to link it to

To the Editor, Federal cabinet ministers are crisscrossing Canada to ‘sell’ their government’s latest budget.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty chose B.C. to kick off his unique song and dance routine.

According to Flaherty, the 2015 federal budget will be balanced. That just happens to be the year the Conservatives will be sucking up to Canadians for their vote. Premier Christy Clark is currently testing her own hocus-pocus version of this sleight-of-hand balanced budget trickery.

An addiction to smoke and mirrors is probably the only thing Flaherty and Clark have in common, as she is projecting billion dollar future revenues from liquefied natural gas exports he is projecting billion dollar future revenues from Canadian off-shore tax fraudsters.

Obviously they both have high hopes.

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arts Cultural excellence

Eveline O’Rourke and Vancouver Island Symphony recognized for their contribution to community

BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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atching cultural organizations grow and bloom is beautiful to Eveline O’Rourke.

For more than 15 years she has dedicated her time to ensuring the cultural fabric of the community continues to develop. In mid-March she was honoured for that dedication during the City of Nanaimo Cultural Awards at the Port Theatre.

She received the Honour in Culture award, given to people who have dedicated and supported cultural growth in the community. The Vancouver Island Symphony was giventhe Excellence in Culture award.

When O’Rourke learned she was receiving the award from a friend she thought it was a jest.

“I thought she was joking so I laughed. I couldn’t believe it actually. I am certainly honoured,” she said. “I devoted myself to things I believe in.”

O’Rourke was involved in bringing the dream of a professional orchestra in Nanaimo to life. She said the idea appealed to her and in 1995 the symphony was launched. It started with performances in St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

“The first concert was just thrilling. It was packed,” she said.

Then in 1998 she had the pleasure of seeing the Port Theatre open. She said it was so rare that a concert hall opened in Canada that dignitaries and press from across the country

attended the opening.

“It’s a big occasion,” said O’Rourke.

“During the opening of the concert hall there were five trumpets in the top lodge playing this fanfare. It was so startling and so moving. It was one of the prominent highlights in my life.”

The Port Theatre is home to the Vancouver Island Symphony. Pierre Simard, the symphony’s conductor, said he’s proud to be part of such great music making.

“I am thrilled that we have a symphony with musicians of such quality on the Island,” said Simard.

“Their devotion, professionalism, enthusiasm and team spirit make it a pleasure to conduct with them monthly.”

The orchestra is able to inspire future generations of musicians with its community days and kids programs.

“I am a father of three myself … so I am a direct witness of the importance and impact of the arts and music in particular,” Simard said.

“We bring them on a unexpected and unusual journey of discovery of four centuries of history… we hope that music will stay with them for all their lives and will become an important part of their development as human beings.”

Simard said the symphony is embarking on an exciting season.

It has launched a five-year project, which asks five composters to write five new concertos for the principal players over the next five years.

“

I devoted myself to things I believe in.

RACHEL STERN/THE NEWS BULLETIN

Eveline O’Rourke received the Honour in Culture Award for her dedication to helping cultural growth in the community.

The 14th annual Symphony of Roses Day, a fundraiser for the Vancouver Island Symphony is April 10.

People can send a dozen boxed roses to people anywhere from Qualicum Beach to Ladysmith, including Gabriola. Or people can order for themselves and pick them up at Turley’s Florist. A dozen roses are $29.99 or $52 for a box of

24 roses. Orders must be received by April 5 at 4 p.m. by calling 250-754-6344 or completing the online form at www.vancouverislandsymphony. com. People who order before Friday (March 29) will be entered into a draw for a dozen roses.

The fundraising event is made possible by Turley’s Florist. All proceeds go to the Vancouver Island Symphony.

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Inbrief

entertainment

Programmers wanted for community radio

Art group seeks leaders

Painter leads acrylic course

Film sceening held

Gabriola’s Co-op Radio, CKGI, is searching for spoken word program proposals.

The organization is seeking submissions for shows which can include interview programs, roundtable discussions, pro g rams representing or promoting the work of a community organization, current news, cultural, sports and political events, documentaries, advocacy, poetry, radio drama, storytelling and more.

Because Gabriola radio is a community station programmers must be volunteers.

The radio station particularly encourages residents

ArtsBC is searching for leaders.

The organization is putting out a call for nominations for its board of directors and the ArtsBC president.

The Pacific Region/North Island board position is vacant and one at-large position. The board president’s role is to support the organization and create effective governance. This helps ArtsBC to deliver programs and services in communities.

Board members will help connect and develop networks, share information with artists, art administrators, volunteers and the public.

The deadline for nominations is April 3.

For more information or nomination forms please go to www. artsbc.org.

Painter Linda Findlay will help people continue to develop their creative talents during an acrylic painting workshop this April.

The artist hosts an intermediate level workshop at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s campus location April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop is being held in conjunction with the What’s Ours is Yours exhibit.

It begins with a tour of the exhibit and a discussion about the work on display. Then participants will be able to work on their own paintings and receive individual instruction from Findlay.

Basic supplies are included but participants are encouraged to bring painting supplies.

Registration is $80 plus taxes. For more information or to register please call 250-756-5200.

The schemes and stragegies to control ordinary water are documented in Bottled Life.

The film is being presented by Cinema Politica Nanaimo tonight at Vancouver Island University in Bldg. 200 Rm. 203 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free.

The documentary follows Swiss journalist Res Gehringer’s investigation into one of the most powere food and beverage companies and how it turned ordinary water into a multi-billion dollar business. It follows him on his research in the U.S., Nigeria and Pakistan.

from Gabriola Island to submit proposals. Programmers who are chosen are expected to participate in training workshops, which will be held on the May long weekend.

Proposals must include information about the format of the program, what content it will include, a host biography, what specific production equipment is needed, experience and availability for training and a description of the program. Later in the year the radio organization is also planning on asking for proposals for music programs.

For more infor mation please go to www.ckgi.ca.

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Sinister Cinema hits Nanaimo GALAXY HOSTS independent horror films each month.

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Nanaimo’s Galaxy Cinemas is turning up the fright factor with a monthly horror series that launches this month.

Sinister Cinema is bringing a series of independent horror films to theatres across Canada.

The series is a partnership between Cineplex Entertainment and Raven Banner.

“Sinister Cinema will expose Canadians to a different type of horror film – one that falls outside the typical realm of larger distributors,” said Michael Paszt, Raven Banner’s managing partner, in a press release.

Each film shows one night only.

The series begins Wednesday (March 27) 9:30 p.m. with John Dies at the End, an adaptation of David Wong’s horror novel written and directed by Don Coscarelli.

The movie is about soy sauce drug addicts who use the substance to enter other dimensions, but users don’t come back human. Its up to a pair of college dropouts, who can barely hold down jobs, to save humanity.

The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leign shows May 9. The film directed by Rodrigo Gudiño is about an antique dealer named Leon who inherits a house from his estranged mother.

Once inside he discovers his mother’s home has been converted into a shrine devoted to a mysterious cult.

American Mary, a film by Industry Works Pictures, shows May 30 and is about a broke med student named Mary Manson, played by Ketharine Isabelle, who becomes disenchanted with medical school.

Looking for easy money, she enters the world of underground surgeries. This world leaves more marks on her than her freakish clientèle.

No One Lives, directed by Ryuhei Kitamura shows June 19. Fourteen students are murdered and the crime scene has no clues about a young woman named Emma who could be the only survivor.

Months later bandits attack a young couple’s car and discover Emma and make a plan to ransom her. However, the inhabitants of the car are far less defenseless than they seem.

For more information, film ratings and show times, please go to www.cineplex.com and click on the events tab.

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MUSIC HART AND SOUL forms at the Dinghy Dock Pub Wednesday (March 27). Tickets $20. Call 250-7532373.

BLACK FLAMINGO plays the Queen's Thursday (March 28).

FRED SALIANI performs at Acme Food Co. Friday (March 29).

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HART AND SOUL performs at the Landlubber Pub April 6 7:3010:30 p.m.

INDIEKÖR performs at St. Andrews United Church Arpil 7, 7-9 p.m. All ages concert.

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JUBILATE Spring concert by the Malaspina Choir, featuring the UVIC Chamber Choir, April 7, 3 p.m. at the ET Family Church.

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CAMILLE MILLER performs at the Queen’s April 12, 8-10 p.m.

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HAIR NATION 80’s Party plays the Hareoowd Arms Pub April 13.

TRISH CLAIR and Geoff Horrocks perform at The Vault April 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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ART CONTORTA an exhibit

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WHAT'S OURS IS YOURS: On Community and Collect-

ing an exhibit about collectables at both Nanaimo Art Gallery locations until April 11.

SONJA BILLARD exhibits paintings from her 65 Red Pears series in the foyer of the Harbourfront library until April 30.

ISLAND GLASS ART exhibit by 12 Vancouver Island and Gulf Island studios at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Dodds Narrows room March 30 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission by donation to the Loaves and Fishes.

DANCE SPRING FROLIC April 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, featuring the Blue Gambit Show Band.

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DANCE GALA: presented by the Upper Island Music Festival April 6, 7 p.m. Tickets $14.50. Call 250754-8550 or www. porttheatre.com.

KING OF HEARTS Singles Club Spring Fling Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 April 5, featuring Lazy Mike and the Rockin' Recliners. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 at the legion and door. Call 250-7972500.

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EILEEN LILIAN WATSON

Eileen Lilian Watson, 93, of Nanaimo and Parksville, BC, passed away on March 11, 2013 in Nanaimo. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Jim Watson. Eileen is survived by her children, Eileen Merner and Bob Watson; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A service will be held at 1pm on April 2, 2013 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo. Following the service there will be a brief reception held in the Oceanview Reception Centre at Sands.

For those so desiring, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

BLANDEN Henry Arthur

September 23, 1924 ~ March 18, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Art, peacefully on March 18, 2013. Born in Mayfair, Saskatchewan, where he lived until age 9, then moved to Maillardville, BC, where he grew up.

Art drove logging and lumber trucks and tram for BC Electric, then buses for BC Hydro for 35 years. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Lil, daughter Lonni, grandson Shane, and great granddaughter Ashley.

Art is survived by his wife Marie; daughters: Linda (Ron), Dale (Peter), Wendy (Bill); step children: Nadia (Ralph), George (Carin), Lidia (Darrell); and many 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Art loved his wife Marie and daughters very much. He was the best of all Dads. He enjoyed the outdoors, boating, water skiing, ďŹ shing and hunting. He built his ďŹ rst family home, then another on Gabriola Island, where he retired and enjoyed RVing for 13 years.

We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all the special care our beloved Art received from Dr. Bosman, Rick Jackson and the volunteer ďŹ re department and paramedics, and the Nanaimo Hospital staff. Your support for the family and care for Art is greatly appreciated.

A private family service has been held.

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HARRY MOSTAD January 30, 1933 - March 18, 2013 It is with great sadness and extreme sorrow that we announce the passing of Harry Mostad from a major heart attack on March 18, 2013. Harry is survived by his wife, Muriel; daughter, Kim (Brian), 4 grandchildren: Ashley & Jamie Doward and Ryan & Mathew Croll; one sister, Nina; and one brother, Edgar.

Also several nieces and nephews, as well his beloved pets Candy and Ocean. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Marjorie Aldene Nicholls September 3, 1915 - March 19, 2013

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orn in Weyburn, Sask. to James W. & Fanny C. Howard. Moved to Vancouver, BC at 2 years old where raised until age 17. The family then moved to Salt Spring Island where Marjorie met and married Philip Nicholls of Nanaimo, BC. Mom and Dad moved back to Nanaimo where the family had 3 children.They moved to Seattle in 1960, returning to Nanaimo in 1974. They enjoyed their memberships in the O.E.S. of Nanaimo #143 and Seattle White Centre.

Marjorie is predeceased by her husband, Philip of 50+ years in 1986 and her siblings: Isabel, Alice, Gerald and Robert. She is survived by two daughters, Aldene (George) Imlah, Donna Nicholls (Gabriel Gabrielsen); son, Brian (Gerrianne) Nicholls; 7 granddaughters, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and their families.

Thank you to all the staff at Astoria and Malaspina Gardens, Franklyn Wing 1. You helped make Mom’s last year safe and comfortable. Thank you for your loving care. There will be no service, by Mom’s wishes. A memorial tea will be held at a later date.

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EXPERIENCED TRUCK & pup & lowbed drivers required for the Parksville/Nanaimo area. Resumes may be faxed to 250-248-2300 or emailed to littlemountaintransport@gmail .com

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

CLEANING SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

GARAGE SALES

APARTMENT/CONDOS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

EXPERIENCED strata manager required for Abbotsford and Surrey Must be organized, work well under pressure and results oriented. Resume and cover to: employment@campbellstrata.com

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

MOVING, Deliveries. “Right Price.” Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

HUGE Moving Sale 154 Avalon Place, Nanaimo March 29, 30, 31 From 9 AM – 3 PM Daily Offering a large assortment of gently used furniture, home electronics, appliances, garden tools, kitchen and household items. Good quality selection and everything must go. $217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Req’d “Vendor’s Disclosure Statement.” SPA arbitration initiated by owner settled when remedy sought granted by Council. Price reduced from $230,000 because SPA problems ongoing; new complaint lodged with FICOM. Strata managed by Ardent Properties Inc. under a nonexpiry contract. (250)327-4716

FOR SALE ...with 1 semi-waterfront Parksville property.

Assumable mortgage $350,000.00 ...plus 2 waterfront properties in Qualicum Beach $750,000.00 All income generating properties...

Wanted: 1 commercial lot/bldg Call:250-752-3813 for details

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc is currently seeking a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.

RESPONSIBILITIES: •

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Service & Repairs of Customer Equipment.

Trouble shooting.

Working with other technicians as a team player.

COMPETITIVE WAGES BENEFIT PACKAGES RRSP OPTIONS

Fax resume to: 250-286-0753 or email to nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

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

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

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME DETAILING Spring Specials: Up to 40% off Cleaning Windows/Gutters/Vinyl siding(by brush). De-mossing roofs. Power Washing. Insured. Brad 250-619-0999

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualified specialist... certified Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 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, any Hauling reusable item discount. 250-668-6851

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

PERSONAL CARE FOOT CARE NURSE - Mobile, Callus, Corn, Fungus, Call Lori 250-619-4910

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(250)248-7902 Parksville (250)716-6632 Nanaimo

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

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

ELECTRICAL

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

Local & Long Distance Moves.

Bonded & Insured.

Call Jonathan

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

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

OCEANSIDE MOVING

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

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos.

All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured.

Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

LANDSCAPING TOTAL LAWNCARE SERVICES

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

Free estimates. 250-741-0451 RESIDENTIAL PAINTER interior/exterior. 25+ yrs exp.

Free estimates. Ref avail. Tim (250)756-1035 leave msg pls.

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

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

WINDOWS

40 years Experience

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

250-753-4208 PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay.

Limited space. 250-740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture.

Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m., 9370 - 48 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Phone 1-888-453-6964.

FRIENDLY FRANK PORCELAIN CHINA- 40 yr tea set, 5 settings, gold edged+ teapot, etc, $50. 250-753-1836.

FUEL/FIREWOOD 3-CORD LOADS of mill slab wood, delivered from Nanoose to Ladysmith, $180. Call Marino 250-619-9109.

Professional and reliable lawncare services to homeowners in the Nanaimo area.

We provide home and yard maintenance services based on the needs of the home owner. Our rates are reasonable, senior discounts are available and estimates are free. To discuss all your home and lawncare needs, call Larry (250)816-1577

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

V.I. LOCAL LANDSCAPES Res & Comm Landscape Maintenance. Reliable, quality work. Call Mike (250)616-2410

FURNITURE

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.

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.

BEAUTYREST Electrically Adjustable, single bed. Excellent cond. $400 obo. (250)7542203

BUYING OR SELLING?

2011 FORTRESS 1700 DT Scooter. New $3500.00, Asking $1500.00 Almost new,used 7 months, excellent shape.

Call 250-954-3217 WHEELCHAIR RAMP, approximately 5’ long, used but good condition $220. You pick up. Call (250)758-3663.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 WINTER snow tires, 5 months wear, as new. Asia Durun 195/50R15, on rims (off Asuna Sunfire). $250.

(250)748-2070 60’S RETRO Bdrm Suite, 3-piece, $300; Antique living room chairs (2) $50 ea, Dining Rm table/4chairs, $100; Buffet, $200; Bookcase, $75; Roll Top Desk $75; Treddle Sewing Mach. $100. 250-753-0806 7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344 BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, owner’s manual & fitness guide, $450. Bell X spressvue PVR, $250. Full size ping pong table, collapsible, $50. Call 250-246-2238, 250-466-0323. ***HOME PHONE reconnect*** Toll Free 1-866-2871348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca HONDA POWERED generator, EM5000, $800. 10” Dewalt 770 radio arm table saw, $75.

Call 250)757-8724.

H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivassi & track. (250)758-5073 HUGE FISHING Sale, Sat. March 23rd. (10-3) 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from N.I. Wildlife Recovery) 300 Rods, 300 reels, 1000’s of pieces of tackle. New/used/antique.

LOG LATH, for making log homes or pillars, c/w industrial land lease. (250)743-3198 or 250-732-3239 LOG SHELLS for sale. Lathed logs, profiled & notched to fit your plans. Ph. 250-732-3239 or 250-743-3198 MORE THAN 50 lbs glass beads, plus pendants, spacers and more, $700 obo. Call Stella after 5 PM at (250)756-7931 POTTERY CERAMIC KILN and all accessories, plus glazes, stains, etc. Will hold 16” articles.

Please call 1 (250)756-0137 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sized“Nordheiner-Heintzman” comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650.

VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello.

Very, very nice condition.

Please call (250)701-2035.

FOR SALE BY OWNER 2000sq.ft. MANUFACTURED home, dry walled throughout, on permanent foundation w/ 4ft. crawlspace. .95 acre level lot, short walk to beach or 5 min. drive to Kin Beach Park.

Fruit trees, mature landscaping, garage, woodshed and herb garden. 3 bdr. 2 bath., on-suite has 3 piece w/ walk-in closet. 2nd is 4 piece w/ deep tub. Mudroom, lg. laundry storage room, open kitchen w/ maple cabinets, dining/sitting areas + eat at counter. Lg. family room w/ sliding glass door onto lg. covered deck and private hot tub. Cable to all bedrooms + 2 in family room. Woodstove provides cheap heat. 1500 sq. ft. dream shop, wired 220/110 plumbed with sink + tap, gas heat, 2 13ft. over height bays, office area + upstairs storage area.

Option to buy 2 ton electric hoist on 12 ft. I beams. 16x50 ft. cement pad for possible shop expansion. Moving must sell, price reduced to $299,900 for quick sale. Ph. (250)8901071 for appointment to view.

40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville.

Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-735-0239.

GREAT LOCATION, great price! 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, desirable location. Quiet dead end street. Updated. $228,500 3945 McBride St., Port Alberni Call 250-724-0223 for more info: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

LADYSMITH (Davis Rd area) near golf course, shopping, private, ocean/mtn views, 2200 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 F/P, in-law suite potential. Reduced, $260,000.

Call (250)245-4155.

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses.

Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

NEW PRICE

613 BRUCE Ave, Nanaimo.

Reduced $235,000 firm. Cozy, comfortable 3bdrm, 1.5baths.

Lots of updates. Gas heat, W/D, F/S.Dave 250-591-1210.

Parksville 2.31 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested #250-228-7162. Will look at all reasonable offers.

BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114

PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Saturday (1-4) 250-947-9779 VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth rancher on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4” oak flooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $278,900.00. 250-923-7010 Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $75,000.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

$226,900. 3-BDRM Rancher Completely updated. 2672 12th Ave, Port Alberni. Please call (250)731-4898.

DUNCAN (Kody Place, 6135 Ryall Rd. Unit 18) 3 bdrm Townhouse, 2 bath, fenced backyard, close to all amenities, near bus stop, $195,000 obo. Please call (250)923-0784.

543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. $58/mo. strata fee. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W floors & much more. On site RV Parking avail.(free). Priced to sell. $341,900, Call Daniel at 250752-5780.

QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green, Courtenay.

Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW floors main areas.

Immaculate. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

ROOMS FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

UTILITY TRAILERS

#3 - 5659 TOMSWOOD Road.

12’ x 68’ mobile home. 3bdrm, all appliances. Assessed value $40,200. Open to offers. (250)724-5185.

NANAIMO- 30 Cavan St., lrg 870 sq ft view suite, completely reno’d, hrdwd rs, new ďŹ xtures & granite tops, new appls, elevator, secure prkg, locker, lrg deck, NS/NP. Avail May. 1. $850. 1-604-720-0775

2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697

1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888

TOWNHOUSES

NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry.

NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

UNIVERSITY AREA- 1 Bdrm $650+ hydro, small building, cat considered. 1 month free.

Call Steve, 250-667-3009.

COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000.

250-339-7263, 250-218-5263.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO #10-1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties.

(250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 101-550 BRADLEY St- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $695.

Ardent Properties. 250-753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 110-1600 Dufferin Crescent- 1 bdrm, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BOTH SIDES DUPLEX, Newly reno’d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail April 1st. Call Jamie (604)789-8242 JINGLEPOT: 1 side of duplex, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, near school and Steve Marshall Automotive. Avail April. 1. $995 mo. Call (250)758-7055.

NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)

Quiet building with security cameras.

Free storage & parking.

New balcony, paint & carpet. Small pet ok.

Avail Now & April. 1 From $645 plus.

250-754-2936

205-99 CHAPEL St- 1 bdrm, 1 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties. 250-753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-1691 & 3-1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrm, $650.

Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Rd- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $750. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 411-550 Bradley St- 2 bdrms, 1 bath, $595.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750.

Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650 & $700. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 7-160 STEWART Ave- Bachelor, 1 bath, $525. Call Ardent Properties. 250-753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BOUNDARY RIDGE: 1 or 2 B/R $660./$760. Free h/w, heat, free cable or net for 1 yr for new tenants. 616-1175.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lrg 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $800. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997

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

New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $650 plus mo.

Call 250-753-6656.

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bedroom suites, $700 & $800.

Free heat, hot water, laundry available onsite. Large suites in clean well maintained building. Call onsite manager at 250-716-3305 LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134.

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No quit in VIBI Mariners, but no wins Inbrief I

hockey

Bucs wrap up first season

PBA SWEEPS season-opening series.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The VIBI Mariners played the defending champs tough on opening weekend, but the M’s still need to learn how to win close games.

Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Baseball Institute was swept by the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs at Serauxmen Stadium, losing 5-4 and 6-4 on Saturday and then 6-3 and 12-2 on Sunday.

“It’s a learning experience. You’ve got to play tight, fundamental baseball to win close games,” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager. “We had opportunities the first three games to have a little different result … so there is a positive there.”

Saturday’s Canadian College Baseball Conference season opener began encouragingly, with one of VIBI’s best-ever crowds taking in the game, and those fans got some fireworks in the third inning.

The M’s loaded the bases and then Darren Kolk hit a grand slam home run over the opposite-field fence in left to give his team a 4-1 lead.

“I think that was the biggest reaction we’ve ever

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Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners second baseman Chad Schultz, left, picks up a grounder as teammate Dallas Monk backs up the play during Saturday’s home opener against Prairie Baseball Academy at Serauxmen Stadium.

had in this park when Darren hit that ball out. It was a roar,” Blundell said.

Connor Russell ended up with the loss on the mound, allowing four earned runs over seven innings while striking out five. Dallas Monk went 3-for-4.

The second game it was the Dawgs that got out to a 4-0 lead before the M’s came back. Jeremy Harasymchuk’s game-tying RBI in the bottom of the ninth

forced extra innings, but PBA got the lead back in the 10th on a wild pitch.

“Another late-inning rally,” said Blundell. “It’s a group of guys that are committed to playing the whole game out.”

Cody Chartrand struck out nine batters over five innings and got a no-decision. Kolk, Cody Andreychuk and Jackson McCuaig had two hits apiece. ◆ See ‘BALL’ /27

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VIBI Mariners first baseman Jackson McCuaig, left, tries to tag out a PBA Dawgs baserunner on Sunday.

Hornets roast Piggies in rivalry match

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Nanaimo Hornets player Steve Young is tackled by Cowichan Piggies opponent Andrew McPherson during Saturday’s match at Pioneer Park.

MEN’S FIRSTS take advantage in battle for second place.

It’s satisfying anytime the Nanaimo Hornets can beat the Cowichan Piggies, but all the more so when there’s something on the line.

The Nanaimo RFC’s men’s firsts defeated the Piggies 27-12 in Cowichan Cup league play Saturday at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park to hold off the visitors in the standings.

Cowichan took the lead midway through the first half but Nanaimo immediately replied and took control.

Nick Scott, a player-coach on the Hornets, said his team was throwing the ball around and taking chances.

“That’s sort of the style of rugby we’ve been trying to play. I think it’s starting to come together,” he said.

“Those opportunities started to pop up for us a little more and the chances that we took paid off.”

Zach Fitch, Mallory Roe and Scott scored Nanaimo’s tries and Brad Marshall kicked four penalties.

Nanaimo (6-4) and Cowichan (5-5) entered the match with identical win-loss records, but now with two regular-season games remaining, the Hornets have the upper hand in pin-

ning down second place and getting a home playoff date.

“It’s huge for our team right now as we’re coming to the end of our season,” said Ryan Eathorne, Hornets coach.

He said any win over the rival Piggies feels like a big one. Scott compared it to a sibling rivalry.

“Nobody wants to give each other the upper hand,” he said.

GAME ON … Nanaimo’s firsts have a bye this coming weekend, then host last-placed Velox Academy (2-8) on April 6 at 1 p.m. at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park … The Hornets women’s team lost to first-placed Abbotsford in the Fraser Valley on Saturday. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Nanaimo’s junior B hockey team closed the book on its inaugural season. The Nanaimo Buccaneers held their awards banquet Thursday.

Garrett Dunlop won a handful of hardware, taking the Most Valuable Player trophy, as well as one for Leading Scorer and Rookie of the Year.

His 62 points led the team and were sixth best in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League in 2012-13.

Quentin McShane won the Best Defenceman award, Derian Hamilton was chosen Most Sportsmanlike and Dan Foglietta and Beau Blanaru shared the Unsung Hero award.

In a press release, Brenda Levesque, one of the team’s owners, credited the players and thanked coaches, volunteers, fans and sponsors.

“Without you we would just have been a bunch of guys skating around with no direction,” she said.

The 2013-14 VIJHL season starts Sept. 5.

WCC tourney gets fine prize Two of the teams at the Western Canada Cup share the top prize – berths at the Royal Bank Cup national tournament. But only one will get to lift the Western Canada Cup Trophy.

The new trophy was unveiled last week in Calgary. Its distinctive features are a maple leaf surrounded by four pillars to represent the four leagues that will vie for the trophy each year. The hardware has star-shaped plates to recognize winners of the tournament.

To see a photo of the trophy, please visit www. westerncanadacup.ca.

The Western Canada Cup will be played at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena from April 27-May 5. For ticket information, visit www. nanaimoclippers.com.

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Ball team keeping busy

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Emlyn Folkes and Bernadette Alvarez of Nanaimo’s Shima Karate are back with medals after competing for Team B.C. at Karate Canada’s national championships in Toronto earlier this month.

Nationals inspire karate athletes

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FOLKES, ALVAREZ bring back medals from Toronto.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

Two Nanaimo teens returned from karate nationals with medals and with some more inspiration, too.

Emlyn Folkes and Bernadette Alvarez of Shima Karate were part of Team B.C. at Karate Canada’s national championships in Toronto from March 15-17.

Folkes earned gold in team forms, while Alvarez earned a silver in individual forms and a bronze in sparring.

Alvarez, 17, has been to

nationals before and was determined to do well this time around.

“The previous years I didn’t do so well and I really don’t like leaving things on a bad note like that, so generally I would keep trying,” she said.

She stuck with her aggressive style in the sparring but also heeded her coach’s instructions, she said, to help her do well. It was a battle, though.

“If you’re a very linear fighter, it’s not a good thing,” she said. “You end up getting kicked in the head and thrown a lot.”

Folkes, 16, was making his first trip to nationals. He said while training with Team B.C. leading up to the event, he found himself matched up with strong teammates.

“You think, wow, they’re incredible, and you think, we’ve got such a solid team, how are we going to lose? And then [at nationals] you see someone that’s even better,” he said. “It’s amazing.”

Alvarez said nationals are always fun, and also a valuable opportunity to gauge herself.

“And I get to see these people who are really, really good go against other people who are really, really good and it’s so much fun to see,” she said.

Folkes said nationals were really inspiring.

“I saw a lot of different techniques that work for a lot of people that are much better,” he said. “So I can choose techniques, like, ‘OK, I want to try that.’” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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◆ From /26 Sunday’s early contest was close all the way through before PBA scored a couple in the seventh. Reiley Grose allowed three earned runs in the loss.

The finale ended up being a mercy-rule finish but was close until the Dawgs batted around to score seven runs in the seventh inning. Dallas Monk led VIBI’s offence, going 3-for-4.

“Every game was close other than the end of that last game there where we kind of lost it and we kind of lost our confidence…” said

Darren Kolk. “We did a good job in battling. Throughout the beginning of the season we’ve been a lateinning kind of team and we just need to focus on making sure we play like that during the whole game.”

GAME ON … The Mariners host the Edmonton Prospects on Thursday in a 1 p.m. doubleheader.

On Saturday (March 30) it’s back to CCBC play as the Calgary Dinos visit for a noon doubleheader. The next day the M’s and Dinos play another doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

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