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Nanaimo city officials are set to release in camera documents, giving residents their first look into closed-door meetings. The City of Nanaimo is set to unveil the first wave of in camera information this month – the start of a new effort to be more open and transparent about decisions made behind closed doors. Agendas, reports, minutes and votes from in camera meetings will be backdated from 2010 to the present. Under the new policy, city councillors will also regularly discuss the timing of documents’ release and city staff members anticipate quarterly reviews with council to consider whether items still under the curtain of in camera meetings should be brought forward. Not all information is expected to be revealed right away, including land transaction issues and third-party involvements. City staff members also plan to black out parts of agendas and minutes they believe are subject to Freedom of Information requests. An estimated five per cent of the information will be redacted. Despite the limitations, city officials say the move is anticipated to reduce internal ‘leaks’ of confidential information and rebuild the public’s trust in the municipality. Mayor John Ruttan vows any information that no longer needs to be protected,
will be released. “I think what we will be doing [now] is releasing every bit of information that can be released, whereas in the past it sort of just mounted up on the shelves and never went anywhere,” he said. “Maybe we in council were negligent in not having a proper policy ... but there is one now.” Nanaimo city council decided last May to release in camera information and voting records on a regular basis in an effort to diffuse negative perceptions of city secrecy and meet citizen calls for greater government transparency. The policy is insurance to people that information will be released in a more timely manner, said Ruttan, adding the new initiative is “the right thing to do.” Nanaimo city council decided to backdate the information until 2010. People are curious about issues in the past and items discussed three years ago, like the Colliery dams, continue to be active today, Ruttan said. City watcher Ron Bolin said the plan has been a long time coming, however, he still has questions, including whether the city plans to list all in camera meetings online so citizens can monitor which information has yet to be released. He is also planning to watch for how much information the city redacts and the kind of documents it releases. “From what I’ve read it seems to be a worthwhile move and a necessary move for any transparent government,” he said. The 2010 material is expected to be on the city’s website within the next two weeks. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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have seen these three bears last week,” Rinkel said. He also said bear sightings have been relatively low overall this season in Nanaimo but with the time of year, bears need to feed in preparation for hibernation. “The bears get this hyper urge to start fattening up because they’ll try to den at the end of October, so with that instinct, they’ll really start moving great distances looking for food and these bears have found [it],” Rinkel said. Shalema Gantt, who lives near the vacant lot, said she was surprised when she first saw the bears in the morning and called conservation. “I just saw the bear climbing up and down a tree and one was kind of stuck on the fence and it seemed to be frightened of everything that was making any moves and I saw the one going up and down ... it was quite amazing to see something this close into town,” Gantt said. While bears have been known to return to areas with readily available sources of food, Rinkel said he doesn’t think the three will be making any return trips to downtown Nanaimo. “In my opinion, it’s highly unlikely because they’ve been through a lot of trauma, a lot of stress and I’m quite sure we’ll move them quite a distance. Plus denning season is coming up here shortly in October, so I’m hoping between the weather and the distance that they won’t have a need to come back here,” Rinkel said.
The Ministry of Veteran Affairs will provide upwards of $50,000 for a war memorial project in Lantzville. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 has been working on a plan for a cenotaph and memorial pathway at Huddlestone Park, with assistance from the District of Lantzville, and was approved for the federal government’s Community War Memorial program, which will match any amount raised up to $50,000. The total cost of the project is estimated at $150,000. As part of fundraising efforts, people can ppay to have names of Armed Forces veterans, RCMP officers and firefighters engraved on stone markers that will line the pathway leading to and circling the cenotaph, according to Jim McEwan, Branch 257 cenotaph fundraising committee chairman. The markers cost $300 each. “They are being sold at this time now and people are embracing it quite well, as a matter of fact. It’s quite a popular item,” said McEwan, adding that the path will also provide easy access for people with mobility issues. Jack de Jong, District of Lantzville mayor, said the project has been in the works for two years. The district donated the land and said it is important that donations be quantified as everything raised will be matched by the federal government. “So if we give labour or anything of that nature, the federal government matches the funds, so we’ve kept the record and I think to date we’re close to $20,000 that the district has allocated to this in terms of land and in-kind donations to some extent,” de Jong said. He is optimistic that the rest of the money can be raised, as Lantzville is a generous community, he said. Nanaimo-Alberni Member of Parliament James Lunney said he will be contributing some of his own money to the project. “I’ll be taking one [memorial stone] for my own dad. I made a commitment to that today, and I hope residents of Lantzville and others that come from north Nanaimo will join in the fundraising effort to make sure this comes to pass so we have the best monument possible right here in Lantzville,” Lunney said. Ewan estimates construction will begin in late-spring and with funding from the federal government could come money from its provincial counterpart. “We’ve made an official application and they [provincial government] are considering it very seriously,” Ewan said. The cenotaph and memorial path are expected to be completed by Remembrance Day 2014.
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The City of Nanaimo plucked five properties off the block during this year’s tax sale. Nanaimo representatives bought the entire inventory of properties in the annual auction, spending $18,699 on the stock. According to Laura Mercer, the city’s manager of accounting services, the purchases give property owners more flexibility to redeem their land than if it was sold to private parties. Under the Local Government Act, the municipality is mandated to sell any delinquent properties whose taxes haven’t been paid in three years. Close to 80 were scheduled to go on the block this September. The majority were paid off at the last minute by landowners, leaving five for the sale. Six people participated in the auction and one person unsuccessfully bid against the city on two properties. Landowners will now have 12 months to pay the City of Nanaimo the amount owing to keep their property or it will roll over to the municipality. “Registered owners always come in and get the money somehow to pay the taxes,” Mercer said. “I’ve never seen anything roll to a purchaser in recent history.” This year the properties in the tax sale include: 1667 Extension Rd.; 383 Westwood Rd.; 2457 East Wellington Rd.; 1009 Beverly Dr.; and 109 Pirates Lane. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Conservation officers and Nanaimo RCMP load tranquilized cubs and their mother bear into a cage after they were removed from a Prideaux Street neighbourhood on Wednesday. Conservation officials said the bears were uninjured.
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Three bears caused a scene on Prideaux Street near Franklyn Street and the railroad tracks in Nanaimo Wednesday. Traffic was blocked off to the 400 block of Prideaux for several hours as RCMP, conservation officers and Nanaimo Fire Rescue teamed up to get the mother bear and two cubs out of a tree in a vacant lot. Using an elevated work platform on a fire department aerial ladder truck, a conservation officer was able to get into position and fire off non-lethal tranquilizer shots and the bears eventually fell from the tree, with two landing on a bear mat. All were ear tagged by conservation. Conservation officer Lorne Rinkel said it didn’t appear the sow and the cubs were injured by the fall and they will be relocated. While it was strange to see three bears in downtown Nanaimo, he said bears tend to head through “travel corridors” or small creeks with brush, which may have led them to the downtown area. “Looking at [Google maps], we can see that these railroad tracks here connect to cover and that cover connects to more cover, so somehow they just followed the cover, probably in the darkness, and I believe we may
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u From /1 Instead of cutting the free program, the city should take it one step further by including seniors over 65, Ross said, adding it would be a proactive measure to keep people out of the health care system. But city councillor Fred Pattje argues the city has to offer financial assistance within reason. “If there is someone of high age who can pay, I’m not sure it should be free,” Pattje said. “Ability to pay is the main thrust and all of this is in light of us trying to get the leanest possible budget.” The City of Nanaimo began reviewing recreation assistance programs last June. According to city officials, government funding cuts and cost-of-living increases have led to a growing demand from schools and not-for-profits for reduced recreation rates. None of the groups currently qualify for financial help. The Leisure Economic Access Program, for example, only provides assistance to those that meet national lowincome cut offs. The need for generalized subsidies triggered a search for a consistent way groups facing financial hardship can apply for lower rates, but it also raised questions about how much aid the city should give seniors based on age alone.
The city has spent $64,160 on the senior subsidy program since 2010 – nine per cent of the total $691,544 spent on free programs like the Leisure Economic Access Program and the Grade 5 Get Active Pass. Pattje, who sits on the parks, recreation and culture commission, said he supports initiatives to promote the use of civic facilities and recognizes it’s important to allow seniors access “within reason” to stay healthy. A new policy charging seniors over 80 still sounds like a good deal, he said. Those unable to pay the new cost could apply to the leisure access program. Ross, however, disagrees with the recommendation. There are no studies determining how many of those using the city’s free above-80 program can afford the city’s fees, making the ‘ability to pay’ argument ludicrous, she said. “[It’s also] very ironical that parks and recreation claims to be a wellness part of the city [and] that they could do that kind of elimination. How are they promoting wellness?” The changes will be considered as part of the next fees and charges review in 2016, and potentially during budget reviews this October. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Negativity isn’t helping schools Every once in a while, a politician spouts a beauty quote that is hard for us wags to ignore. They are human, of course, and they are players in a very competitive game. Players who have a microphone and notebook in front of them more than almost anyone else. That all stated, B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender needs to shake his head. School board trustees around the province are now in full scramble mode trying to come up with hundreds of thousands of dollars each to cover the costs of the 3.5-per cent raise CUPE employees just earned in their negotiations with the provincial government. Nanaimo school district is already anticipating a budget deficit of more than $2 million for 2014-15 school year. The deal with CUPE is estimated to cost Nanaimo more than $500,000 this year and more than $1.1 million the next. Fassbender says school boards protesting this extra cost should have known it was coming. He also said he believes some school boards wanted to wait and hope the NDP was going to win the May 14 provincial election. It’s fair to assume an NDP government would have settled a deal with CUPE for at least the same amount the Liberals managed. Is Fassbender suggesting an NDP government would have found some other pot of funding to cover the increased costs to local districts? Is he also saying that’s what local school boards were banking on? Perhaps Fassbender is smarter than we give him credit for. Maybe he purposely offered the slight against the school boards and raised the May 14 election as a way to deflect people from the real issue: the flawed funding formula for K-12 education. Remember, entire school boards, the people you elected, can be fired if they don’t submit a balanced budget. It’s happened in the past, right here on the Island. 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
Cuts unlikely to improve happiness Politics are always fascinating When government is big, when to me. times are good, programs and I prefer to watch from afar, services get paid for. Need child seeing how others play the care? Let’s create a national game rather than getting program subsidized by the involved myself. It’s rather taxpayer. Feel unsafe in your exhausting, always trying to neighbourhood? Let’s put more be one step ahead of your money into fighting crime and opponent, trying to guess their change laws so that criminals next play and reacting to their have a harder time getting actions in a way that keeps you out of prison. Child poverty? in power. Increase the baby bonus so I’d rather watch how the story that parents have more money unfolds, which suggests I picked to cover increasing household the right profession. bills. This was one of the People feel more Editor’s reasons I checked secure. They can notEbook out Western Edge’s afford more things. Melissa Fryer presentation of Proud, But are they happier? managing editor a play by Michael Our fictional prime Healy and loosely minister from the based on current play argues they Canadian politics. aren’t. People are The other reasons, actually happier of course, being that when they’re engaged Western Edge always in debate, when puts on a good show they’re fighting for and Hockey Night something, whether in Canada isn’t nearly close it’s state-funded childcare or enough to the playoffs to make environmental protection. me give up a Saturday night. It’s when aspects of our life, It was kind of like a Quentin things we take for granted, are Tarantino script, but for Canada. threatened that we decide what The two main characters have we believe in and stand up for an extended conversation those things. When there’s less about ideas, which is at once to go around, priorities are entertaining and enlightening. identified pretty quickly. Rather than discussing what The first omnibus budget a Big Mac is called in France, passed by the majority however, they were talking Conservative government about engaging Canadians in contained not just spending politics and how the best way priorities, but also major to do that is not by making life changes to environmental better but by taking the easy and other legislation. Cuts road away. happened, notably in Canadian
Coast Guard facilities on the West Coast and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The provincial government opposed those cuts, but there was no uprising or increase in debate over the choices our government made. A better example might be the annual budget debate at Nanaimo’s city council table. Each and every decision our local politicians make will have a direct impact on our lives. Take the theatre I watched the play in Saturday. It needs hundreds of thousands of dollars in external upgrades. Faced with the cost, council was understandably skeptical of spending that much money on a small arts venue. But the arts community rallied, highlighting the value of their little venue on Victoria Road. So council earmarked more than $160,000 to at least fix the worst of the problems. It seems more like we’re pulled in a dozen different directions. There is not enough money for all the things the people want but rather than fully fund a few things, governments get caught in the trap of underfunding a lot of things. Jobs, family and life keep people from engaging on everything, so they pick and choose and you get a lot of things supported by a handful of people. And are those people happy? Perhaps when they get a few few spare hours to take in a play. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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Canada’s Best-Selling Jean Re: Regional board Take the Online Fit Quiz considers tanker trafat: www.fdj.ca fic, Oct. 3. Kinder Morgan and its cheerleaders are UPPER LONGWOOD STN putting spin on the Turner Rd, Nanaimo Mon to Sat 10am to 5:30 public consultation & Sun 11am to 4pm process. Classic Fashions • Regular & Petite Sizes 2-16 250-751-7799 The only public event hosted by Kinder Morgan in Make Yourself Job-Ready Nanaimo was an to Work in the open house late last year that had the Marine Industry highest attendance of Oct. 15-30 - Chartwork and Pilotage, Level 01 (FM4 all so-called consultaand/or Limited Master Under 60T) tions along the entire Oct. 31-Nov. 7 - Navigation Safety Level 01 route. That open (FM4 and/or Limited Master Under 60T) Nov. 12-15 - Marine Emergency Duties house was a public A1/A2 relations event and Nov 18 - Restricted Operator Certificate not a true consulta- Maritime tion. I attended, and#44 Nov 19-21 - Restricted Operator Certificate my observation was Maritime Commercial that the majority of Nov. 23-24 - Marine Basic First Aid the 200-plus attendSafer Ocean Systems ees were protesting the Kinder Morgan Office (250) 755-7742 214 Prideaux St. Cell (250) 252-0491 Pipeline expansion Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N1 Fax: (250) 755-7711 proposal. The overpeter@saferoceans.com www.saferoceans.com whelming sentiment that seemed to be expressed was far from an endorsement of pipeline expansion and an increase in tar sands oil tanker traffic on our coast. Kinder Morgan representatives for the most part were unable to reassure those present that they#46 had the ability to adequately address concerns about oil spills and the safety of tar sands diluted bitumen in transit through our local waters in tankers. If this is consultation, what message are you taking back to your employer and how will you present these consultations to the National Copyright 2013 by Energy Board when the federal review Jewelry Ads That Work process begins?
Re: Activist proud to stand up for beliefs, Oct. 1 Despite some wishing otherwise, Nanaimo is a desirable city destined to grow. Current growth involves developing privately owned land, while future growth will see the city selling some public land to accommodate growth as required. People who have enjoyed access to privately owned land appear to believe the prior access graciously afforded to them somehow confers stakeholder status in determining its future use. Those who wish to ‘save’ privately owned lands should use the ethical and legal means available. Civil disobedience tactics are intended to coerce both the legal prop-
erty owner, civic government and other taxpayers into bending to the will of a small number of community activists. If the Save Linley Valley crowd truly believes that preventing development is in the public interest, they should make their case to the public just as Nanaimo and Area Land Trust did in successfully preserving Mt. Benson. Negotiate a fair price and raise money from supporters who believe as you do. Then, knowing you have chosen an honourable, honest and ethical means of preserving Linley Valley, you can enjoy the gratitude and appreciation of your fellow citizens for a job well done. Randy O’Donnell via e-mail
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Re: Cedar advocates aren’t wavering, Letters, Oct. 3. How can it be that a small local school can provide a better learning environment than a larger, more equipped one? Having taught in two-room schools, K-6 schools, K-8 schools, most of which were small, and then a Grade 7-8-only school, fairly large, it is obvious that the children in the largest schools had more access to learning materials because the cost per student was much less. Add better gym facilities, larger staff for extracurricular activities and the benefits are excellent. I’m not a fan of busing students, but the economics of the present demand the best use of limited funds. Yes, it’s nice to have that neighbourhood school to walk your children to. Yes, it’s nice to have the teachers a walk away if needed to consult them. But the children will get a feel for their neighbourhood through play, sports and their own social network.
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ore than 40 artists open their studios to visitors from around the world during the 17th annual Studio Tour on the Isle of the Arts. Gabriola Island is home to hundreds of talented artists and the tour features work in almost every media imaginable. Whether your interest lies in painting, sculpture, photography, jewelery, textile, pottery, glass, mixed media – you name it, Gabriola has it all. At many of the studios, the artists will be at work or demonstrating their technique. After 16 years, the Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour has gained thousands of loyal followers and is a magnet for art lovers from all over. One of Canada’s most artistic communities, Gabriola is a veritable gold mine of interesting and creative works of art. The tour runs Oct. 12-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and comes complete with a userfriendly brochure with a handy map. Pick up a brochure at the ferry terminal, or stop by tour central (beside the post office) to get information, directions, a brochure and details about music featured at various studios. You can also view or download the complete brochure or just the map from the Gabriola Arts Council website at www.arts gabriola.ca.
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Nanaimo artist Nelly Kazenbroot is one of 30 finalists in the 2013 Kingston Prize, Canada’s national portrait competition. The Kingston Prize is a biennial competition for contemporary portraits of Canadians by Canadian artists. Kazenbroot was also a finalist in this prestigious competition in 2009. In her recently-chosen self-portrait, called The Other Side of Fifty, Kazenbroot aimed to capture the poignancy of being trapped by the invisible barrier of time. The Kingston Prize winner will receive $20,000, making this one of the most notable art competitions in Canada. An invitation-only gala where the prize will be awarded is set for Nov. 1 at the Art Gallery of Calgary. Exhibitions of all 30 portraits take place at art galleries in Ontario and Calgary. The portraits can also be viewed on The Kingston Prize website and Facebook page. Kazenbroot grew up on Vancouver Island and attended both Malaspina University-College and the University of Victoria to study art and creative writing. She is both a published author and an artist, and her work has been exhibited at the Nanaimo Art Gallery and The Old School House Gallery, as well as at galleries in Victoria, Toronto, Nova Scotia and Vancouver. For more information on Kazenbroot’s art and books, please visit www. nellykazenbroot.com. DIGITAL SOUND Oct. 4 - 10
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active life
Volunteers breathe new life into community garden Parks and recreation program helps Beaufort Park Commons
with the Beaufort garden, Wilson said a number of people ven though the aged 65 years and growing seaolder helped get the son is ending, garden up to speed. new life has As such, there were been breathed into people with limited the community garphysical abilities but den at the Beaufort the heavy work was Park Commons. done as a team. The volunteers that “Three fellows originally initiated worked on the the greenspace had beds, one was a bit moved away and the younger and a bit garden stronger, was in a and so state of by shardisrepair ing the but volwork, unteers, they got including it done,” Germaine Wilson Working in a Wilson, said. stepped garden is very “We forward moved to care tons of therapeutic. for it after dirt a the city little bit considered moving it at a time ... I think elsewhere. the really good thing Wilson said she and is that because we her husband are too worked as such a old to be tending to team, everybody a full yard, but they ended up with really are fond of fresh veg- fine gardens and etables. She intially those that had sursigned up as a conplus shared it.” tact person, but just She added that like the yield of the because the garden garden, her involveis in such good shape ment, and that of the now a number of volunteers, began to new members have grow. signed up, which is While people of all good considering ages are involved the city was about to BY KARL YU
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Germaine Wilson is one of the volunteers who helped revitalize the community garden at Beaufort Park.
relocate it. Kirsty MacDonald, city parks and open space planner, said under the city’s Volunteer and Parks program, initiatives like the Beaufort community garden are
supported. She said staff are happy with the renewed interest in the garden. “There’s a resurgence of volunteers that are working the garden again and it’s done in an attempt
to activate part of the park that was, I would say, underutilized and have some community focus in the underutilized part of the park,” MacDonald said. The season is
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winding down at the community garden but Wilson is happy with the work she and other volunteers have put in this year. “As you [grow] older, working in a garden is very thera-
peutic. We got a bit of work, but not so much that it would cause us harm,” she said. “It wasn’t a big burden but enough to let us get our exercise.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Nanaimo community values its park space By HannaH King Nanaimo is a community that values its park space. In the past four
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cation, or by way of a land exchange. Notable parkland acquisitions in recent years include the land exchange that allowed for the official designation of the Pioneer Forest trails; the purchase of the private land which allowed for the expansion of Neck Point Park; and the combination of a partnership purchase along with a donation of land which resulted in the acquisition of the West Marsh lands next to Buttertubs Marsh. The decision to acquire park land depends on a number of factors: the natural elements of land and suitability, access and accessibility of the land, the exiting green space inventory
We have set the goal of ensuring that 90 per cent of residents live within a fiveminute walk to a park or trail.
in the surrounding area, cultural, historical or environmental significance, and the cost. Once acquired the park planning process begins and park development can take shape, be it a park play lot, a
destination park, a natural park, connection to existing trail system or green belt. If you are looking to get out and explore one of our local parks be sure to pick up a copy of the Parks and Trails brochure or visit www.nanaimo.ca and use the parks search feature within the Parks, Recreation and Culture section. There are also a number of ways you can volunteer within local parks – this information is also available online. If you have questions about our park system, please call the parks planner at 250-755-7506. u Hannah King is a communications specialist with Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture.
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City extends cultural award nominations The nomination period for the City of Nanaimo’s annual cultural awards has been extended to Oct. 31. Through the awards, the city recognizes outstanding organizations, groups or individuals in the arts and culture fields in Nanaimo. The public is invited to nominate organizations or individuals for the Excellence in Culture, Honour in Culture and Emerging Cultural Leader awards. The new Emerging Cultural Leader Award is being introduced to recognize up-and-coming, Nanaimo-based cultural leaders. This award is targeted to recognize individuals under 25 years of age who have contributed significantly to the cultural life in Nanaimo. Nominations for the awards will be reviewed by the cultural committee with recommendations to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for its endorsement. The awards will be presented in the spring of 2014 at the Port Theatre by city council and will be displayed in the Margaret Strongitharm Gallery at the Port Theatre. Nomination forms may be picked up at Bowen or Beban Recreation Centres or online at www. nanaimo.ca. For more information, please contact Bob Kuhn, manager of recreation and culture services at 250-760-1139.
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V.I. Raiders shut out Rebels 71-0
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JR. FOOTBALL team concludes regular season.
V.I. RAIDERS will host the Kamloops Broncos Saturday (Oct. 12) in the B.C. Football Conference semifinals.
BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
T h e V. I . R a i d e r s romped past the Westshore Rebels on their way to the playoffs. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team won 71-0 on Saturday afternoon at Caledonia Park to conclude the regular season and clinch first place in the B.C. Football Conference. Saturday’s outcome was never in doubt, as the Raiders scored four touchdowns in the first 10 minutes and hardly slowed their pace after that. “You can tell whether our team’s intense or not by our execution and I just thought we executed in all three phases pretty good and we just kept rolling,” said Matthew (Snoop) Blokker, Raiders coach. “When the whistle blows, we’re playing a certain type of football no matter what.” Jaeden Marwick got the start at quarterback and threw for three touchdowns and one interception. In the first half, Whitman Tomusiak had two TD receptions including a 34-yard catch and Alex Thompson had a 15-yard TD catch. “All the receivers and all the O line were pretty in synch today,” said the QB. Also in the first half, Michael Ritchott ran for a 16-yard major and
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V.I. Raiders receiver Marshall Cook attempts to vault Westshore Rebels opponent Griffin Dear during Saturday’s B.C. Football Conference game at Caledonia Park.
Marwick and Ashton Galloway also ran for touchdowns. V.I. scored two punt-return touchdowns, as Dustin Rodriguez ran 90 yards to the end zone and Tomusiak had a 49-yard run back. In the second half, Owen Redlick caught a 14-yard TD pass from Jahmari Bennett, Galloway scored another rushing TD and Ryan
Jones closed out the scoring with a short field goal. The Rebels only really threatened once, getting the ball to the Raiders’ 10-yard line in the third quarter, but V.I.’s D came up with back-to-back sacks and held the fort. “[The shutout] meant a lot because we haven’t gotten one all year and I feel like we’re one of
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the top defences that there is,” said Tristian Koronkiewicz, Raiders D lineman. “It was really big for us to shut them down in our red zone to keep the shutout. It kept the boys intense.” The team injected enthusiasm in other ways, too, such as handing off the ball to veteran offensive lineman Tyler Oldendorf on a
guard-around play that resulted in a first down. “I just grabbed it, my eyes got tunnel vision and I think I held my breath for the whole play,” Oldendorf said. He said the blowout win was still effective in helping the Raiders become a better football team. “Today we proved that we’re going to come out and get ready for the playoffs and we’re going to come out and kick some butt,” he said. Marwick finished 10-for-13 for 175 yards and Bennett was 5-of-8 for 67 yards. Tomusiak had five catches for 97 yards. Nigel Henr y, Ariel Fabbro, Andrew Rowe, Fabian Ross, Jaxxen Wylie and Daniel Dubinski had interceptions and Koronkiewicz, Dylan Chapdelaine and Josh Castillo-Toledo had sacks. GRID BITS … The Raiders will host the Kamloops Broncos in the BCFC semifinals this Saturday (Oct. 12) at 1 p.m. at Caledonia Park. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Clippers lose pair at home BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
The Nanaimo Clippers were competitive, but didn’t come up with the results they wanted on the weekend. The Clips dropped back-to-back home games at Frank Crane Arena, losing 3-1 to the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Friday night and then 4-2 to the West Kelowna Warriors on Saturday. The Shipmen played with energy in the loss to the Warriors, erasing a 2-0 first-period deficit, but the visitors pounced on some prime scoring chances in the third period. “We were working hard and we had a lot of passion, it was just a couple of mental breakdowns that we had in the defensive zone where they got a good opportunity and they finished,” said Korey Morgan, Clippers forward. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, suggested that special teams were a main factor in the game as West Kelowna was 2-for-7 with the man advantage and Nanaimo was 0-for-4. “We played a pretty good game today, we just didn’t execute in a couple of key situations,” Vandekamp said. ◆ See ‘PLAYERS’ /24
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West Kelowna Warriors goaltender Andy Desautels steers away a shot from Nanaimo Clippers forward Sheldon Rempal during Saturday’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena.
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“We wanted to bring more passion and more work ethic and enthusiasm to the table and I thought we did that,” Mike Vandekamp said. Anthony Sabitsky got the Clippers on
the board midway through the game when he found a loose puck in the slot and backhanded it in. Korey Morgan added a shorthanded goal three minutes later, winning a battle along the wall, creat-
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ter over the course of a long season. “It’s building blocks for us right now,” he said. “There’s a really large number of players that are really in their infancy stages as players in our league … Every game we’ve lost this year, we could have won. So it gives you a pretty good feeling of where you can build to as long as you stay positive and keep working hard as a team.” GAME ON … The Clippers visit the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday (Oct. 11) at Bear Mountain Arena, then host the Capitals on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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ing a partial breakaway and depositing the puck five-hole to make the score 2-2. Goalie Jayson Argue made 36 saves in the loss as the Clips were outshot 40-30. The day before, Nanaimo’s Brendan Taylor scored late in the second period to make for a onegoal game going into the third period, but Cowichan tallied on the power play midway through the final frame. Argue made 29 stops as his team outshot the Caps 33-32. Vandekamp said the close losses are frustrating, but said players are keeping the right frame of mind as they look to get bet-
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Barsby wins Border Battle The Barsby Bulldogs won, but the Ballenas Whalers made sure it was a battle. John Barsby Secondar y School’s AA varsity football team won the Border Battle game 22-7 Friday night at Merle Logan Field. “Regardless of record, both teams are going to come out and play a very good game and that’s what happened again,” said Rob Stevenson, Barsby coach. “We came out on top but it was closely contested by our opponents.” Kalven Kellock caught two touchdown passes, first a 38-yard reception from Brody Taylor, then a 26-yard connection from North Rainey. Brandon Parker had Barsby’s other major, a one-yard rush. Parker Bowles made seven tackles and Shawn Arabsky and Cole Virtanen had interceptions. Barsby hosts Spectrum this Friday (Oct. 11) in exhibition play at 7 p.m. at Merle Logan Field.
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Barsby Bulldogs player Cole Virtanen, middle, rushes the ball against the Ballenas Whalers on Friday night at Merle Logan Field.
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BC Hydro stands to lose $1 billion over the next four years by selling surplus energy critic John Horgan power at a loss, NDP said yesterday. Horgan renewed the NDP’s long-standing criticism of the B.C. Liberal government’s push for electricity self-sufficiency, and its requirement that all new clean energy sources be privately developed Long-term purchase . contracts signed under that policy mean BC Hydro can expect to lose more than $1 billion by 2015, Horgan said at a news conferenc at the legislature. He e based his calculatio ns on documents BC Hydro released when it filed its application last week for an environmental assessmen t for the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River. The environmental impact shows an expected surplus statement for the dam of 5,200 gigawatt-hours for 2013 and similar surpluses out to 2015. Horgan said the current informati on suggests BC Hydro will have a surplus for the next 10 years. “We’re purchasing at $94 a megawatt-hour, and we can sell it for $37 a megawatt-hour (on the spot market),” Horgan said. “The net difference being $57 per megawatt -hour for power we do not need, power that BC Hydro was forced to purchase because of aggressiv e B.C. Liberal energy policy.” Energy Minister Rich Coleman said Horgan is using a “snapshot” of today’s low spot market and extending the same demand and prices far into the future. The province has numerous mine projects underway or seeking approval, and liquefied natural gas export proposals are proliferati ng in northern B.C. that are also likely to increase demand for electricity , he said.
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The VIU Mariners men stayed in the thick of the playoff race, but the women fell back. B o t h M ’s t e a m s played home-and-home series against the Capilano Blues on the weekend. VIU’s men tied 0-0 on Saturday at North Vancouver, but won 4-1 in Sunday’s rematch at Merle Logan Field. VIU’s ladies dropped a 3-1 decision Saturday and tied 1-1 Sunday. Nick Moore scored twice for the Mariners in Sunday’s win, with Colin Knight and Dan Cato also tallying. Kaylee Dodds scored for the M’s women in their tie. VIU’s soccer teams both have four games left, all on the road.
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Nanaimo United came up with its biggest win of the season so far, upending last year’s champs. United doubled up Bays United 2-1 on Saturday at Merle Logan Field. The game was tied until the 60th minute, when Matt Mehrassa delivered a perfect through ball to Alex Escobar for a goal. Five minutes later the home team struck again as Thomas Anderson headed home a cross from A.J. Kambere. Bays got one back late but Nanaimo held on. United (2-2) hosts Gorge FC (1-3) on Saturday (Oct. 12) at 7 p.m. at Merle Logan Field. Admission is free.
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On September 25, 2013, FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc. (FEVI) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for approval of interim and permanent delivery rates for 2014 (Application) pursuant to sections 59 to 61 and 89 of the Utilities Commission Act and the Special Direction to the Commission pursuant to Order in Council 1510. The Application seeks approval, among other things, to maintain the current (2013) rates for Core Market sales and transportation customers, other than customers who have specified rates in their transportation service agreements, for 2014. INTERVENTIONS
Persons wishing to actively participate in the FEVI proceeding must register as Interveners through the Commission’s website at bcuc.com by Thursday, October 17, 2013. In their registration, Interveners must identify the issues that they intend to pursue and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Non-residents of the FEVI service area must state why their interests are affected; the Commission Panel may otherwise restrict registration to residents of the FEVI service area. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties through the Commission’s website or in writing by Thursday, October 17, 2013, identifying their interest in the proceeding. By participating and/or providing comment on the Application, you agree that all submissions and/or correspondence received will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.
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at age 95 in Astoria, Oregon at Longwood. Predeceased by her husband, Francis (Frank) Royal Dye in 1996 and her parents John & Nellie Hayes in 1950 and 1936, respectively. No other of Marie's relatives survive. Born in London, England, Marie came to Canada with her parents when she was two years old. She lived in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, where she received her education in various schools. Just prior to outbreak of World War II, in 1939, she attended the University of Toronto for classes in professional writing. Then she signed on for a wartime job with the Inspection Board of the United Kingdom & Canada, continuing studies at night. In 1945, she was transferred to the British Admiralty Technical Mission in Vancouver, BC where she met and married Lieut. Frank Dye in March 1946. In 1946, Marie was given her discharge so was able to go to the UK with Frank who was not demobilized for several months. In October 1947, the couple returned to Canada to Toronto for 16 years, returning to Vancouver in 1963. Marie chose Mitchell Press to use her writing skills, and later went to BC Forest Service and Canada Customs. In WKH FRXSOH FKRVH EHDXWLIXO 1DQDLPR IRU WKHLU À QDO home. They were both very active in the community as members of United Way, SPCA, Bowen Seniors and, with love of the arts, especially theatre, joining the Nanaimo Theatre Group and the Nanaimo Arts Council. Doing much voluntary work, they both were honored by Life Membership in both organizations. She was historian for both. She also used her writing knowledge to accept a photo-journalist job with the local press, but failing vision put an end to all but historian for NTG. After Frank's death, Marie adopted a foster child in Uganda and joined Operation Eyesight Universal and is a Legacy Member of the Hospital Foundation. For her over 25 years as historian for NTG, she was honoured by their renaming the NTG Bursary for education in theatrical arts, the Marie Dye Bursary in May 2005. 1R à RZHUV RU PHPRULDO VHUYLFH E\ UHTXHVW ,I GHVLUHG donations can be made to charity of choice.
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CARDS OF THANKS
CARDS OF THANKS
THE BC OLD AGE PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION would like to convey our sincere
appreciation to the following businesses for their support and donations to our recent 75th Anniversary Celebration. Keller’s Jewellers Mid-Island Abilities Wine Kitz Sonny’s Jewellers Manhattan House London Drugs The “Well� Nurse Next Door McLean Mills Berwick on the Lake Shoppers Drugmart (Woodgrove)
DEATHS
New York Pizza Original Joe’s Milano’s Swiss Chalet Kelly’s Kitchen Simon Holt Pipers Pub Astera’s Shanghai City Quality Foods (Beban)
DEATHS
Mark Joseph Leslie Clark
September 1, 1954 ~ September 29, 2013
Mark passed away peacefully September 29th holding the hands of his beloved family. His loving wife Lorraine, of 38 years, as well as his children Shannon, Scott and Brian were all there to be with him as he took his last breath. Mark was the most wonderful, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind his mother Mary, his wife Lorraine, his children Chris, Shannon, Scott and Brian, his daughtersin-law Julia and Carolyn, his son-in-law George, his grandchildren Valentina and Kason, his father-in-law Gordon, as well as many beloved family members and friends. Mark was an amazing man who left our lives way too early. There are no words to describe the kind, gentle, funny guy who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He will forever be in our hearts. And as Mark would say, “Go Habs Go!� There will be no funeral service as per Mark’s request.
CARDS OF THANKS
CARDS OF THANKS
Thank you I would like to send out heartfelt thanks to all of my family & friends, here and abroad after the recent loss of my beautiful daughter, McCall Monique McBride. To Constable Slater, thank you for being so sincere to me on that day. To Sands Funeral Home, for making the arrangements less painful. Thank you Pastor Dan, and the Nanaimo Full Gospel Church, to Marg and all the ladies that helped with refreshments. To my two BFFs Casey & Reena, you were both amazing and I don’t know how I could have gotten through it without you guys. I love you both more than you know. My brother Ron, you were so calming, and you thought of only me and my wishes. To Marcia, my sister, just for being you. I love you both. Leona, you did an amazing job and you will always be a part of my family. Tina and Terri, the blue flowers were beautiful and Tina, so was your singing. Al and Glen, thank you for helping with the recording. Sugar, at the tattoo shop, thank you for accommodating all of us and being a part of this journey. We are all so happy with them. Tanya and Rick, the memory bench is so beautiful, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Mom, I know you wish you could take away my pain, as do I with your loss of Dad; they are together now. Rylie, I love you so much and I am thankful every day I have you.
I love you all the way to the moon and the stars McCall..... 1437 & Always. Love, Mom
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
TRADES, TECHNICAL
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.
Nanaimo Travellers Lodge is looking for:
SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced flat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended benefits & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax: 250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext: 230
AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. Call 780846-2231 (Office); 780-8462241 (Fax).
COOK WANTED: MUST have experience. Apply, with resume, Granary Restaurant, Terminal Park Mall, Nanaimo. Local Fish Processing Plant HUB CITY FISHERIES is looking for F/T reliable person(s) for making bacon wrapped scallops. Good hand eye coordination, punctual and conscientious with own transportation. Drop resume off 262 South Dr, Nanaimo, BC
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Volunteer Bus Driver for an 18 passenger bus 4 hours per week Class 4, clean abstract, criminal records check. Please call 250-760 -2639 or email: ofďŹ ce@ nantralodge.bc.ca
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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Welder Fabricator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers - camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers (Falling) - Includes Vehicle/Accommodations Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Students wanted for summer management positions with Student Works. Full business training provided. Challenging learning experience, huge resume builder. Average earnings summer 2013 $20,500. Info call 1-800-665-4992 or www.studentworks.ca Deadline October 30. WROUGHT IRON Fabricator/ Installer wanted. Experience, Competence and Quality workmanship 3-4 days p/wk. Fax resume: 250-754-5174 or showroom@gemfabrications.c om
HOME CARE/SUPPORT RCA/LPN URGENTLY needed for H/C. Email resume to: tomram101@gmail.com
EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher Operator and Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-4883002 or send and email to; jobs@commandequipment. com EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced (or experienced) Mulcher Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-488-3002 or email to; jobs@commandequipment. com JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; or Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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PERSONAL SERVICES HEALING ARTS DANIELLE’S REFLEXOLOGY and Hypnosis. Relaxing, invigorating and healing. New Location! Call (250)751-5844.
PSYCHICS PSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-2295072.
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The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct, Sears Portrait Studio and Dairy Queen would like to help you celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and anniversary events of family and friends. We will publish all names provided, if received prior to the 4 p.m. Thursday deadline. The Birthday and Anniversary dates must occur next week. No ages will be published. 1 LUCKY PERSON each week (picked by a draw) will be awarded a complimentary 8� Dairy Queen Ice-cream cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT and a $30 Portrait from SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Are you up-beat, positive, and outgoing? Do you have a passion for providing exceptional customer service? Casino Nanaimo, located in the heart of downtown, is currently looking for Incoming Professional Card Dealers. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for dealing an exciting mix of table games for our guests. While most people go to work, our team comes to play. The odds are stacked in your favour with Great careers, Great people, and Great benefits – it’s a winning combination. Please visit our website at www.casinonanaimo.com and apply directly on line or in person. While we thank all that apply for this position, we will only contact the suitable candidates for a phone interview. Casino Nanaimo - 620 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2 EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career. Career Opportunities:
Child and Youth Care Worker O Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker
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PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
Human Resources Coordinator This newly created full-time, two-year term position will be responsible for overseeing the human resources requirements of the KDC. The coordinator works in a team environment and provides support to the KDC in the administration associated with day-to-day Human Resource related operations such as benefits administration, training and capacity building, performance management, policy development/recommendations, and recruitment. To receive a comprehensive job description, please email: admikdc@uniserve.com. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, three professional references, and salary expectations to: KDC Administrator, PO Box 489, Campbell River BC V9W 5C1, fax to 1-250-3268, or email admikdc@uniserve.com This posting will remain open until filled.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths.
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HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling, Demolition Cleanup. 250-668-6851.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FRONT STORE MANAGER
ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.
Opportunity for an experienced Front Store Manager to join our Nanaimo community focused Drugstore. The successful candidate must have experience in: • • • • • •
Staff hiring & scheduling Managing front store activities Inventory control (including ordering & receiving Merchandising Experience in retail technology Possesses strong communication & leadership skills • Previous experience with Pharmasave is an asset
Please email your resume to: jlow@forewest.ca CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS  Emcon Services Inc, Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season to perform a variety of winter related road maintenance activities including operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Parksville, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Ucluelet. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • • • • •
Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). Proven highway trucking experience Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and Operating a variety of transmissions. Pre-employment drug screening
Qualified applicants are invited to submit rÊsumÊs, along with photocopy of driver’s licence, an up-to-date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 1435 Springhill Road Parksville, BC V9P 2T2 Fax: 250-248-5574
Circulation Manager Nanaimo
The Nanaimo News Bulletin is seeking to hire a full-time circulation manager. Reporting to the publisher, the position is responsible for managing our carrier force, ensuring quality on-time delivery of our twice weekly AwardWinning Community newspaper and our free Daily – delivered Tuesday through Friday. The position is also responsible for maintaining our distribution database, providing support documentation for audits and accreditations. Preference will be given to those applicants with management experience and/or related industry experience. Computer efficiency is essential along with a driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Full benefits and pension will apply. The News Bulletin is a member of Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward a resume by Friday, October 18th including cover letter and references to: Publisher The Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar St, Nanaimo V9S 2H7 email: publisher@nanaimobulletin.com Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
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CLEANING SERVICES LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)716-0551.
CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.
HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096
RENOVATE NOW!
Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Painting, Roofing & Finish Carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Insured
Richard 250-729-7809
MASONRY & BRICKWORK PETER’S MASONRY requires an experienced Bricklayer. Contact Peter (250)756-8569
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. MOVING, Deliveries. “Lower Price.� Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851
U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com
GARDENING
TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist
FREE ITEMS FREE: IRIS bulbs, you dig. Call (250)585-5270 FREE OAK finish entertainment centre, + 27� JVC color TV. Call (250)933-0169.
FRIENDLY FRANK
CHERRYWOOD NESTING tables (3pc), good cond. $75. 1 (250)585-7744 CHESTERFIELD MATCHING chair, colorful floral, on casters, $90. (250)244-4415. CO2 SET-UP for planted aquarium $99. (250)758-6303 FISHER 2-WAY speaker system in wooden cabinets, exe cond, $40. (250)751-8975. KITCHEN RADIO, “Sony�, $4. Charles Craft Travel iron $6. (250)756-2406. NAVY BLUE Velour Loveseat, good cond., $99. Call (250)741-1639 after 5pm. NEW CLARITY cord/ cordless phone set, w/answering mach. $75. (250)753-0744. SAMSUNG MICROWAVE: above stove, white, 2yrs old. $99. 1 (250)753-0584 TABLE: 6FT, folds up. Good for extending dining room table. $25. 1 (250)758-6390 UPPER PART of china cabinet, glass doors, 53�w, dark wood, $59. (250)585-8954. VINTAGE HIGHCHAIR: Very sturdy solid wood w/Winnie the Pooh on back. $85obo. 1 (250)729-9280 WARDROBE, APPROX 4’X6’, $50. Entertainment centre, cherry $30. (250)619-9517.
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
FURNITURE
EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME DETAILING Specializing in Cleaning Windows/Gutters/Vinyl siding (by brush). De-mossing roofs. Power Washing. Insured. Brad 250-619-0999
TWO FULL burial plots, plus six cremations at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Price $2400.00 OBO. (250) 7432054
8� BEAVER table saw. $98. (250)754-4641.
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FOUR BURIAL Plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. $600. each or all 4 for $2000. Call (250)752-3711.
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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.
BURIAL PLOTS
5 ANNE Geddes baby pictures $45. Wooden box of games, new, $54. 250-740-2783.
Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft
LEGAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca Over 300 Choices
A competitive salary is offered based on experience & skills.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PETS AND LIVESTOCK
PERSONAL SERVICES
2 QUEEN MATTRESS SETS. Still new. Never opened. $200 each. (250)713-9680
PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451
Small Island Painting
Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.
CHINA CABINET, tall corner unit (cost $900 new) asking $400. Maroon loveseat hide-abed, $225. Contempary armchair, $75. Radial arm saw, 10� Dewalt, $125. Call (250)752-4400. DINING SUITE- table, 6 chairs, solid fruit wood, 5 yrs old, 42’wx72’lx84’ extends to 96� 2 butterfly leafs, $700 obo. (250)947-9711.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FURNITURE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDOS
APARTMENT/CONDO
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
AUTO FINANCING
SPORTS & IMPORTS
Entertainment Centre, solid oak, with speakers, $200.00. Call 250-618-8736. KITCHEN TABLE w/ 4 chairs, white with black legs & arms. $120. China cabinet 78�H x 34�W, glass top, solid wood bottom $150. Coffee table & 2 end tables, glass inserts $125. (250)753-5184, Nanaimo. QUALITY LIVING room/dining room and misc. items. No reasonable offer refused. 250586-8922. SOLID FIR WOOD rectangular kitchen table (35�W x 58.5�L) & 6 chairs (brown & black) $300. (250)758-8844
Generac back-up power Generator Propane or natural gas. Auto-detects power outage and switches to backup power. Whole home and business, essential circuits only or Off Grid battery bank charger. Never go cold again! 1-250-585-8987
QUALICUM BEACH 2bdrm, 1bath, 1010sq.ft. condo. living & dining room, kitchen, 1 balcony, elevator. Strata $258, elec. incl. $95,000. Qualicum Place. #206-130 Sunningdale Rd. E. 250-594-5755
BOUNDARY RIDGE: Bach/1 or 2bdrm. Free h/w, heat. Free cable or net for 1 yr for new tenants only. 250-616-1175
SHARE TOP floor of house, Central Nanaimo. Ocean view. Professional, working person. $550. inclusive (250)751-8906
SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40� round to 58� oval w/leaf) plus 4 chairs. Light oak finish. Seats 6 comfortably at full length. $400 obo. Nanaimo, (250)591-8959 SOLID WOOD Rectangle dining table with leaf & 6 matching chairs w/custom-made cushions, 2-drawer 4’ side table, plus fantastic chopping block table, blonde in colour. $275.(250)594-7605 Qualicum
29’ 5TH WHEEL on RV Pad in Qualicum. Close to ocean/river & nature trails.Incl.81 Datsun ZX, workshop/storage shed & fenced yard. Asking $25,500. incl 2 slide outs 250-240-0411. 969 ROYAL DORNOCH DR. Eaglecrest. Backing onto golf course with ocean glimpses. 2000 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $537,000. Call 250-752-4254.
INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111 KILN - Hardly used, electric & programmable, asking $2500. Call 250-897-3142
MEDICAL SUPPLIES LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. ALSO, 4x4 Ford $1200.; Radio arm saw $100; GMC High up, 20’ lift, $2500; Log cabin, can be moved, 14x16’, cedar logs & shake roof $12,000. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198
WHEELCHAIR LIKE new Breezy 20x16 (short). New $2370 asking $1800. Call 250752-1923
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
10� RADIAL ARM SAW, #740 Powershop, on cabinet base w/ casters, great working order, $125 obo. 10� ROCKWELL Table Saw, includes 24/24 Align A Rip guide, new enclosed Baldor 1.5 HP motor, 115/220V, all on a cabinet w/casters, $425 obo. Will consider a package deal. 250246-4409. A1 MOVING Sale! Barbie Doll collection. Antique oak side board & parlor tables. Ikea dining rm set, 3 piece wall unit, upright freezer and other misc furniture and household items. Call (250)760-0004.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
DESIRABLE CEDAR- 1920 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 bath on just under 1/3 acre. Fireplace, woodstove, dbl paved driveway, carport, shop, vinyl deck with roof, garden shed, wood shed. Quiet street close to schools, shops, restaurants, bus. $324,900. 250-722-2032. www.ownersale.info DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Oct. 5th and 6th. (Sat & Sun) 2-4pm.
TECHNIQUE ELECTRIC organ, good condition, paid $1100. sell for $300. 36 cup coffee Urn, $15. Call (250)754-7534.
DUNCAN: 2 bdrm mobile, 55+ Park, no pets, 5 appliances, some furniture, new light and bath fixtures, steel roof. Price $23,200. Call 250-597-3319
AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125. BACK 2 Life back massager, (new $250), $150 obo, in new condition. Call (250)390-2428 E-BIKE- “VELOTEQ Cougar II�, $750. (250)724-2486 or 250-735-7897. ELECTRIC OXYGEN concentrator - $500. 250-338-7585. FLY-FISHING GEAR tall man: Osprey custom tailored (soft wear) magnum 357 waders ($300) $120, Pro Tac waders Highwater Series ($250) $100, Hodgeman river boots (felt bottoms) 19210 Sz 12 $50, Sierra Design rain pants $30. QB, 250-752-5457. MEDICHAIR POWER lift chair with 2 motors, nearly new, $650. Majestic Filter Queen vacuum, complete with power head, nearly new $450. Call (250)758-7066, Nanaimo.
VIOLIN/FIDDLE “Bartoli� w/bow & hard case. Beautiful cond; sounds great. Some instructional music plus music stand. $1,800. (250)585-4009.
SPORTING GOODS Curling shoes, Olson ladies size 7, w/new rubber, $40.00. Olson ladies curling broom $40.00. Olson ladies curling gloves, size small, $25.00. Call 250-618-8736. NATIONAL POOL Table two sets of balls rack, six ques. $1000 o.b.o. 250-334-8606
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500sq.ft., 2bdrm +den, security bldg. 2 underground parking spaces, living/dining room w/view +gas FP. Maintenance fee incl hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123
NANAIMO 1275 Dufferin Cres, 1 & 2 Bdrm from $675/mth. Call 250-740-1002
NANAIMO: QUIET, clean and comfortable 1 bdrm. Central location, views, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $650/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES AMBLEWOOD VILLAGE- 2bdrm, 1 Den in 4-plex unit on Rutherford Rd, only 3yrs old. All appliances, parking. NS/NP, $1050.+ utils. Avail Nov. 1st. (250)390-5145. NANAIMO: 2BDRM in large unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, near bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.
S.NANAIMOFURNISHED rooms, nice garden, quiet house, no parties, Wifi, phone, cable, hydro, Netflex, W/D included. $450 & 475. NS/NP. Males Only. (250)247-9196.
FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $335,000. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. Photos upon request.
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CASSIDY: LRG bright 2 bdrm, N/S, F/P, full kitchen, shared laundry. Parking, heat & hydro incld. sm pet neg. $1000/mo, Avail now. 250-245-8669.
NANAIMO: 3 bdrm grd lvl suite, spacious, clean, Cinnabar, W/D, back yrd, quiet tenants only. Avail Nov. 1. $1150 util’s incld’d. (250)642-3707. N. NANAIMO bright 2Bdrm suite, high ceilings. F/S, W/D, microwave, near Woodgrove Mall, NS/NP. $850 +utils. 250390-1162 / 618-1046. Nov 1st. N. NANAIMO (near Woodgrove Mall), near schools & bus, 2 large bdrms, walkout suite, N/P, N/S, no partiers, incls heat, hydro, cable, high speed internet, hot water, 3 appls. $950./mo. Avail Nov. 1st. Refs req’d. Call 250-3909858 or (250)741-7661. NORTH NANAIMO: 1 bdrm, quiet basement suite. Spacious living room and kitchen, separate ent. Parking. Util’s incld’d. NS/NP. $850/mo. Avail now. Call (250)758-1466. WESTWOOD LAKE Large 2 bdrm newer near VIU. 4 appl’s, F/P. incld’d. $1000/mo. Avail. Call (250)753-7834.
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SUITES, UPPER CENTRAL. 1150 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 5 appl’s. New, huge sundeck, view. N/S in or out. No partiers, quiet neighbourhood, near amenities. $1100.+ 1/2 utils. Avail now. 250-758-4286.
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QUALICUM BEACH half acre lot rural setting on no thru road between QB & Parksville, minutes to Hwy 19 & 19A. Level easy build with room for extra family, storage & big toys. Asking $174,000 (no gst/hst). Call 250-248-1044. SUNNY COOMBS field/treed acreage. Room for revenue development. Comfortable 2 floors of 1400 sq ft. Wood, hot water heat $745,000. Phone/Fax 250-248-4495.
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS LAMBOURNE Mobile Home Park, 55+, shed w/220 amp wiring, 1145 sq ft mobile, 2 bd, 2 bath. $77,500. (250) 5971265 or (250) 744-0000
GRAFTON AVE- 20 acre farm, 1500sq ft Rancher, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, room for your horse stall included, fenced and crossed fenced, W/D, F/S. Refs req’d. $1800+ utils. Call (250)468-2008.
CARS
1999 FORD Escort, 4-door wagon (tan). Good condition. Regularly serviced. Downsizing; need to sell. $2,500. 1 (250)758-7614
2001 MERCURY Grand Marquis. Silver, new Michelin tires, 147,000 km, tinted windows, leather, loaded, dual exhaust. Drive in luxury, exc. condition, $5500. OBO (250) 727-1122
2000 BMW-M, Roadster (rare) 60k-miles. Red, leather interior, new rubber. $17,900. Call (250)338-0708.
2000 JAGUAR Vanden Plas Sedan - sapphire blue in colour, fully loaded, less than 80,000 kms, like new in & out, $12,000. Call (250) 821-9092.
2005 Ford Mustang Retro GT, 5 speed, mineral gray, great shape, low miles. $14,000. (250)858-8300
CHRIS CRAFT Engines For Sale. 2 Chris Craft 350 cid gasoline engines. Matched pair left hand and right hand rotation. Circa 1965, rebuilt in mid 1980’s and kept in storage ever since. Bore: 030 Mains: 010 Rods: 010 Bore: 030 Mains: 020 Rods: 020. Asking: $1600 for the pair (obo). Contact: (250)245-3004
2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor - 125,000 km, deluxe edition (all available options) with heated leather seats & sunroof. Beige exterior color, black leather interior. Female driven. Excellent condition both inside and out. No accidents. Service records available. $12,750. Call 250889-2345 or email: erikahubbard4@gmail.com 2007 BUICK Allure CXL- loaded, 3.8L, 65,000 km, mint condition, 4 new snow tires included. $12,950. (250)723-4439.
2010 KIA FORTE COUPE (silver). Like new, only one owner. 17,500km. $15,000. Call 250-338-8725 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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ROOMS FOR RENT SINGLE & DBLE units; some w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $340; 10% off 1st month. 250-754-2328
2008 JEEP-PATRIOT Ltd, 47K original (1) senior owner. Estate Sale. Fully loaded, leather. No accidents. Well maintained. Mint condition! $14,500. (250)738-0700
SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $495/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed. NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746
2000 BMW 741i Sedan - silver, fully loaded, good condition (like new in & out) next to new extra set of rims & tires (Michelin “X� Ice Radials) on BMW alloy rims, $10,000. Call (250) 821-9092.
2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 154,000km, Fully loaded. Great condition. $11,500. (250)618-7589
HOMES FOR RENT
PARKSVILLE (downtown) Completely remodeled and immaculate 3 bdrm home with legal suite ($750/mo income) plus 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway for home based business. Garden shed & small workshop/studio. Valor F/P, laminate floors. Beautifully landscaped - a must see. $360,000. (250) 954-0227.
1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E, Red/Cream Leather, 3L, 6CYL, Gas, Superb Condition $7500. Call 752-5573, Craig.
CENTRAL NANAIMO, Quiet cul-de-sac, large 2bdrm, level entry, shared lndry. NP, NS, Ref. Req. (250)751-0980 after 5pm. $800 utils incl.
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3-BDRM LEVEL Entry. 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s, very good cond. Good location - North end. Private backyard, workshop, nice deck, 2-car covered carport. $1200./mo. May purchase for similar payments if you qualify. (250)754-5327.
1985 MERCEDES 380SL Roadster- light blue with a new dark blue soft top, rust free, as new, never winter driven. Extra set of Michelin tires & Mercedes rims. $14,000. Call (250) 821-9092.
1-BDRM+ den- lvl entry/patio. Newer home. N/S, quiet. $800. inclds utils & wifi. Avail now or Nov 1. Call 250-585-5270.
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LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 or 2 bdrm, close to all amens. 250-751-1341.
UNIVERSITY AREA: 1 bdrm duplex, W/D, quiet tenants only. Avail immediately. $700 + utils. 250-713-5223.
STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. or online: www.pioneersteel.ca
LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S, D/W. Open floor plan. Hardwood & tile. Close to transit & downtown. 1 yr lease, $975/mo util’s incld’d, ref’s req’d. Call 250-246-0637. LADYSMITHINCREDIBLE ocean view. Full wall of windows. Executive style adult oriented. Own entry+ patio. Reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas F/P, 5 appls, garage. Pet ok. $995. Avail now Call (250)245-1342.
LOVESEAT, RUST colour, good condition. $50. Luggage, 5-piece, burgundy, used 2 times, $50. Freezer, apt. size $50. Lazy Boy carpet, burgundy/turquoise/gold multi-coloured 5’x7’ $50. Nanaimo 250619-9517, 1(250)655-1213. OLDER ELECTRONIC receivers, tape decks, turn table, fax machines, speaker, electric fireplace, lamps, entertainment cabinets, professional meat slicer, etc. Call (250)741-1555.
HOSPITAL/BOWEN AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, adult bldg, security cameras. New windows, flooring. Near shops. Sm pet ok. $695+ FREE Heat & H/W. Call 250-753-6656
2012 CHEVY Cruise LT, black, 29,000 km, Hwy driven, remainder of factory warranty, serviced to date. Auto, A/C, power everything. $15,500. Call (250)248-3232.
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1989 27 ft Terry 5th wheel. Needs some TLC! $3500. (250)748-4873
1994 SPORTSMEN (Nanaimo) 22.5ft 5th Wheel w/hitch. Mint condition. Stove w/oven, 2-door fridge/freezer, full bath, microwave, AC, awning, new tires. Sell $8,000 or Trade for 8-8.5ft. camper. 250-802-5075 2007 22’ Wildwood Travel Trailer. Sleeps 7, A/C, microwave. Exc. cond. Clean, nonsmoker. 1/2 ton towable. $11,500. firm. (250)722-3535.
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1998 23’ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excellent condition. $6000 firm. 250-748-1304
37’, 1999 Mountain Aire Motor home, dinning room slide. Great for snowbirds heading south. $33,500. Call (250)7520742. PERFECT FOR heading south, $18,500, obo. Easy tow, easy live. 2004 Westwind 5th Wheel, 24’6”, mint condition, slide, rear kitchen, great layout, 2nd marine battery, ‘04 F150 truck, HD, 103,000 km super cab, bed liner, tow pkg, tire upgrade. 250-586-4716.
1998 MALLARD Fleetwood, 26L, 1-slide out, fully loaded, sleeps 4-6. $10,000 obo. (250)753-6426
2000 ARCTIC FOX - 5th wheel, 29.5 ft, large LR & BR slide, lots of extras - excellent condition, winter pkg. $20,000. 250-339-6156
SNOWBIRD SPECIAL. 29’ Fifth wheel RV (Challenger) loaded & 2006 Chev diesel truck. Will trade to ½ ton Ford or Chev. P/U Make me an offer. Call 250-758-7690. Email: nanaimoal@gmail.com
1981 27’ CATALINA Sailboat in good condition. Mooring available. Was asking $8,500, but sadly, in today’s tough market conditions, reduced to $5,500 obo for quick sale. Specs & Pictures avail. (250)753-8867 PS: Lady not for sale! BE SURE to see First Lady before haul out Sep 30 (winter storage). Diesel 36’ cruiser, sleeps 5, hyd’s, elec’s & inverted AC. Grand wheelhouse $145,000. Ph/Fx 250-2484495.
2008 FOREST RIVER MicroLite Trailer (18’): tandem axle, full bath, 3-burner stove, hood exhaust, oven, microwave, full fridge w/freezer, dinette, dble bed, AC, loads of storage. SUV can pull. $12,500 obo. 1 (250)758-9939 1992 DODGE Cummins, diesel truck. 2-wheel drive, extended cab. Exc. condition. $6000 firm. (250) 597-1108 1995 SUZUKI VAN 4x4, new tires, body in good shape, has leaking head gasket, $850. 250-746-6054 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4 black, short box canopy. $89,000 km. $7800 O.B.O 250-334-8606
2003 DODGE Roadtrek 190 Versatile. $36,000. 47,000 miles, V-8, new tires & front brakes. Gen. toilet & shower, propane furnace, stove water heater, excellent cond. Call 250-752-4626.
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, auto, tow hitch, running boards. 52,000 km, lady driven. $23,000. OBO Call (250)732-5928.
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2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24’, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639
1997 CARAVAN Seats 7, auto, a/c, clean condition, good tires, tinted back windows, 237k (kms). $1800. Call 250-248-1044
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1993 Dodge Ram: 4x4 diesel. Ext. cab. 2 sets of wheels, 223,000k’s, auto. $14,000 obo. (250)753-6426
1996 DODGE 2500, re-built transmission, new water & fuel pump, good tires, well maintained. Asking $4200 (250) 748-3473
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Kitchen fires are the most common house fires that firefighters in B.C. attend. A few simple precautions can help limit the size of the fire – and prevent them from starting in the first place.
home and use a timer to remind yourself. If you have young children, use the stove’s back burners whenever possible.
Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove When you cook, wear clothing with
tight-fitting sleeves. Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, towels or anything else that
can burn away from your stovetop. Clean up food and grease from the burners, stovetops and the oven.
Statistics show devastating results of house fires Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen. U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cooking-related fires between 2007-11, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.
Unattended cooking was a factor in 34 per cent of reported kitchen fires. Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials. Ranges accounted for the 58 per cent of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16
per cent. Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cooking fire. Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn injuries not related to fires.
Nearly half – 44 per cent – of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergency rooms in 2011 were scald burns. Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1 per cent of home cooking fires, but these incidents accounted for 16 per cent of the cooking fire deaths.
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More fires start in the kitchen than any other room in the house. Unattended cooking is the Number 1 cause of kitchen fires. Young children and older adults are at the highest risk for burn injuries. Kitchen safety tips If a pan or skillet catches fire, slide the lid (or a larger pan) over the pan and turn off the stove. Leave the lid on until the pan is cool. Never use water or cooking items such as flour, baking soda or baking powder to put out a grease fire. Water can splash the grease and spread the fire. Never carry a burning pan to the kitchen sink or outdoors. The contents can spill, burning you and spreading the fire. Wear short sleeves or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking. If your clothing should catch on fire, stop, drop
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Always keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher within reach – and know how to use it – when cooking in the kitchen.
and cover your face with both hands and roll, or use a towel or blanket to smother the flames. If an oven fire starts, close the oven door and turn off the heat. Always call the fire department in the event of an oven fire, even if the fire seems to be out.
Keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher within reach – and know how to use it. If you leave the kitchen while cooking, turn off the stove. Turn pot and pan handles toward the centre of the stove. Keep hot pans and dishes away from the edge of the counter or tabletop.
Keep napkins, towels, curtains and other flammable items away from heat sources. Prevent electrical cords from dangling over the edge of counters or tables and keep them off stove top burners. Keep stovetop and toaster free from grease, leftover or spilled food.
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TEN TIPS TO STAY FIRE SAFE 1. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, test it monthly and change the battery yearly. 2. Never leave cooking unattended. 3. Don’t overload electrical outlets. 4. Never leave candles unattended. 5. Stub cigarettes out completely and dispose of them safely. 6. Never store gasoline indoors. 7. Prevent arson by keeping your property clean of trash and flammables. 8. Keep flammable materials such as curtains and furniture at least one metre away from space heaters. 9. Store matches and lighters in a child-proof drawer or cabinet. 10. Create and practice a fire escape plan with your whole family. Get out, stay out and call 911.
only 13 per cent of candle users burn candles in the bedroom most often. More than half of all candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle. According to a National Fire Prevention Association survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, more than half never practiced it. One-third of Americans households who made an escape plan estimate they thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time available is often less. And only eight per cent said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out. Almost two-thirds – 62 per cent – of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 92 per cent of the time, while battery powered alarms operated only 77 per cent of the time.
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Smoke alarms help cut risk of dying The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys. Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third – 32 per cent – of home heating fires and four out of five – 80 – home heating deaths. Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding. In most years, heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about four out of five heating fire deaths. From 2007-11 smoking materials caused an estimated 17,900 home structure fires, resulting in 580 deaths, 1,280 injuries and $509 million in direct property damage, per year. Sleep was a factor in one-third of the home smoking material fire deaths. Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in one in five home smoking fire deaths.  In recent years, Canada and the United States have required that all cigarettes sold must be “fire safe,� that is have reduced ignition strength and less likely to start fires. About half – 49 per cent – of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting equipment. Other leading types of equipment were washer or dryer, fan, portable or stationary space heater, air conditioning equipment water heater and range. Electrical failure or malfunctions caused an average of almost 50,000 home fires per year, resulting in roughly 450 deaths and $1.5 billion in direct property damage.  Between 2007-11, candles caused three per cent of home fires, four per cent of home fire deaths, seven per cent of home fire injuries and six per cent of direct property damage from home fires. On average, there are 32 home candle fires reported per day. Roughly one-third of these fires started in the bedroom; however, the candle industry found that
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