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Jacinthe Brouard, left, and Holly Wylie get in a practice paddle aboard an outrigger kayak in Nanaimo Harbour last week. The women are dragon boaters who supplement their training with time on the water in the kayak. Both women are training for the Club Crew World Championships in Italy in September. Wylie is also training for the World Nations Championships, which will be hosted in Welland, Ont., in August. CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
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When the school bell rings tomorrow morning students from coast to coast will take a unified stand against bullying by wearing pink shirts. However, one Nanaimo school has decided to go a step further and will rock their socks off for the day. On Wednesday (Feb. 25) Woodlands Secondary School will be celebrating Safe Open Caring Day in conjunction with Pink Shirt Day. Woodlands principal Dave Street said that while Pink Shirt Day reminds students about bullying, SOC Day celebrations focus on inclusion and helps keep the overall anti-bullying message fresh. “We are dealing with adolescents
and you have to keep things fresh and something like this [SOC Day] breathes some life into the idea of anti-bullying and the importance of taking a stand and saying no,” Street said. As soon as students enter Woodlands on Wednesday, they will be asked to remove their shoes. The day will also be filled with activities including a free lunchtime barbecue, a sock hop and a day-long sock donation drive. A closing-day assembly will feature a TED Talks-style forum, which will be hosted by Street and touch on the idea of attitude. “We tie in the idea of attitude and the greatest thing you have any control over is your own personal attitude,” Street said. In addition to the festivities at
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Nanaimo’s chamber of commerce wants a time out on commercial tax hikes, claiming the rates are making it difficult to attract new business and harming profits. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce wants city politicians to freeze commercial tax rates until 2020 to relax the “inordinate burden” on commercial property owners. But the change will shift the tax burden to other areas, including residential and industrial. Kim Smythe, chamber CEO, says the organization wants to see rates on par
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Public input sought on Foothills plan Lantzville’s mega housing project is up for public debate. District officials are putting the 730-hectare Lantzville Foothills Estates development to a town hall meeting in April, allowing residents to get information, air concerns and weigh in on a new memorandum of understanding. Developers Lone Tree Properties dusted off plans for the development project last year after becoming the sole owner of the property, and has inked a new MOU with district officials that allows it to negotiate annually for connections to Nanaimo’s water system and get a phased development agreement. The document, considered critical by the company, would prevent politicians from re-zoning the property after the district has been given amenities and parkland. In return, the company has agreed to provide money and land, including 364 hectares of continuous park and property for a new fire hall and public works yard. Now the district is opening the deal to public discussion. It’s good process, said Coun. John Coulson, who favoured the town hall meeting. “It was a very hotly contested item back in 2006, 2007, when the original one was being developed and I don’t think we can assume residents wouldn’t have the same level of interest this time,” Coulson said. Coun. Jennifer Millbank said the MOU is non-binding and contains options for the community on which council needs feedback, including whether the MOU reflects what residents want in a revised development agreement or have different ideas. If residents don’t want to do anything at all, the whole project would die on the vine. “In my mind, the MOU is the starting point for the community conversation – it’s certainly not the end point,” she said. A firm date for the town hall has not been set. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Ben McTaggart, playing the role of “Debt,” wipes away a tear as “groom” Alec Patterson signs the debt marriage contract. The tongue-in-cheek wedding ceremony, presided over Thursday at Vancouver Island University by Steve Beasley, Canadian Federation of Students-B.C. coordinator, symbolized the consequences of financing post-secondary education.
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MINISTEr SAyS support for students, universities has increased. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN
The Vancouver Island University Students’ Union hosted a wedding last week symbolizing the years of commitment to paying student loans for post-secondary education. Alec Patterson, the ‘groom,’ married ‘student loan contract’ Ben McTaggart in a ceremony performed in front of VIU’s Malaspina Theatre, followed by a hotdog and wedding cake reception Thursday. “We’re trying to highlight the four pillars, which are reducing tuition fees, increased institution funding, eliminating interest on student loans, as a whole, and bringing back a needs-based grant system in B.C. because we’re the only province in Canada that does not have a needs-based grant system, which is ridiculous,” said Patterson, students’ union external relations relations. Patrick Barbosa, students’ union student advocate and campaign organizer, said the B.C. government now provides less than 50 per cent of VIU’s operations costs, student loan debt is at an all-time high, and the government has provided no new money for opportunity and jobs
for students and their children. “So we’re looking for the government to take post secondary education more seriously and reinvest in opportunity for young British Columbians,” Barbosa said. Andrew Wilkinson, advanced education minister, said in a written statement that B.C. students generally pay less than one-third of actual post secondary education costs and the government’s tuition limit policy, introduced in 2005, has limited tuition increases to two per cent per year since. Wilkinson also said nearly 70 per cent of public post-secondary students don’t take out government student loans, but grants and loans encourage access to post-secondary education and supports and programs are available to help reduce student debt for those who do. “Undergraduate tuition in British Columbia is the fourth lowest in Canada – more than $800 less than the Canadian average,” Wilkinson said. “Tuition fees in British Columbia went up by two per cent over last year, less than the national average increase of 3.3 per cent. “This is the ninth-straight year that tuition increases in B.C. have remained below the national average increase.” Provincial operating grants to VIU increased by 36.7 per cent to $49.7 million in 2014-15 from $36.4 million in 200102. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
Nanaimo Empire Day Celebration Society plans to cancel its annual May long weekend events this year. The society penned a letter to the mayor and city council last week notifying the city its board of directors and executive voted unanimously it would recommend to its members that it cancel Victoria Day long weekend celebrations for 2015. City council voted Jan. 19 to withhold more than $5,000 in grant money unless the society removes the word ‘empire’ from society and celebrations title on the basis it is offensive to minority groups. “The recent council decision to force the society to change its registered name has shown us that we have lost the confidence of the City of Nanaimo, as represented by the mayor and council,” the society said in the letter. Bob Sears, society secretary, said the recommendation has to be ratified. “We’re shocked and disappointed because we look forward to all the blood, sweat and tears we put into this thing every year,” Sears said. He said it was possible that First Nations and the society could jointly host celebrations over the 2016 Victoria Day long weekend. “We could put on an historic Victoria Days weekend,” Sears said. “We can keep our society name, they’ve got their name and we could put on a Victoria Days weekend celebration.” The society’s board of directors decided
not to attend a meeting with Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay, Suzanne Samborski, city culture and heritage senior manager, and Doug White, interim director for Vancouver Island University’s Centre for Pre-Confeder ation Treaties and Reconciliation and former Snuneymuxw chief, scheduled for Wednesday after noon. “[The board executive] just decided nothing positive would come out of the meeting,” Sears said. McKay said he was surprised by the decision. “We’d be happy to help them with name change, with expenses – just have a conversation with us,” McKay said. Empire Day was abolished by the British Parliament in concert with other Commonwealth nations in 1958. Cumberland, B.C.’s annual Victoria Day festivities are still labelled Empire Days on that organization’s website. White, who first raised the issue of the name ‘empire’ during his time as chief, characterized the current wrangling over the name change as “bizarre.” “We are like the poor Japanese soldier in the middle of the Pacific on some island who hasn’t gotten the news of the war being over – still fighting decades later,” White said. B ut W hi te al s o praised the most recent developments. “Today is a historic day of reconciliation,” White said. “We are a dynamic and progressive city moving forward in unity and respect.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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B.C.’s budget has imbalance No more borrowing for “groceries.” At least that is what Finance Minister Mike de Jong said when explaining budget surpluses will largely be used to pay down the provincial operating debt. Premier Christy Clark’s Liberal government announced a balanced budget last week. That means there is little to help sectors like education, which is falling farther behind every budget and having to direct more money away from educating students to paying the costs of just being able to keep school doors open. Jim Iker, president of the B.C. Teacher’s Federation, points out that while the budget does include some additional funding to meet the costs of the new collective agreement settled with teachers last year, much of the money is simply being moved around by forcing cuts onto school districts in other areas. In addition, the government is increasing the Medical Services Plan premiums by four per cent, not covering inflation, and refusing to pay for the new My Education B.C. computer program, all of which will download more unfunded costs to school boards. In a time of ongoing economic uncertainty on the global stage, a free-spending budget would be a mistake. And fiscal discipline, coupled with initiatives to help challenges facing business should be applauded. But if the province’s economic outlook is as stable as de Jong predicts, with surpluses of more than $250 million over the next three years, perhaps it is time to start reinvesting in some of those soft costs. These include education and social services, which may not show immediate benefits, but have a huge payoff down the road. The government may say the budget is balanced, but we know that within it, there is imbalance.
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Canada trading away environmental rights In 1997, Canada restricted protection provisions do kick import and transfer of the in, the government often rejects gasoline additive MMT because them. it was a suspected neurotoxin According to a study by the that had already been banned Canadian Centre for Policy in Europe. Ethyl Corp., the U.S. Alternatives, more than 70 multinational that supplied the per cent of NAFTA claims chemical, sued the government since 2005 have been against for $350 million under the Canada, with nine active cases North American Free Trade totalling $6 billion outstanding. Agreement and won. Canada Canada has been sued more was forced to repeal often than any other the ban, apologize developed nation SCIENCE to the company and through investor-state MATTERS pay an out-of-court dispute settlement David Suzuki settlement of US$13 mechanisms in trade with Ian Hanington million. agreements. Under The free trade NAFTA, “Canada has agreement between already lost or settled Canada, the U.S. six claims, paid out and Mexico was damages totaling never designed to over $170 million raise labour and and incurred tens of environmental millions more in legal standards to the costs … The U.S. has highest level. In fact, NAFTA never lost a NAFTA investorand other trade agreements state case.” Canada has signed – including NAFTA does, however, have a the recent Foreign Investment watchdog arm that’s supposed Promotion and Protection to address public concerns, the Agreement with China – often Commission for Environmental take labour standards to the Co-operation. But Canada is lowest denominator while blocking the commission from increasing environmental risk. investigating the impacts of The agreements are more about oilsands tailings ponds. facilitating corporate flexibility Environmental Defence, the and profit than creating Natural Resources Defense good working conditions and Council and three people protecting the air, water, land downstream from the oilsands and diverse ecosystems that asked the CEC to investigate keep us alive and healthy. whether tailings leaking into Canada’s environment appears the Athabasca River and other to be taking the brunt of NAFTA- waterways represent a violation enabled corporate attacks. And of the federal Fisheries Act. when NAFTA environmentalAccording to the complaint,
the tailings ponds, which are actually much larger than what most people would think of as ponds, are spilling millions of litres of toxic liquid every day. Environmental Defence says the CEC found “plenty of evidence that tar sands companies were breaking Canadian law and lots of evidence that the Canadian government was failing to do anything about it.” It’s the third time in the past year that Canada has prevented the commission from examining environmental issues. Canada earlier blocked an investigation into the protection of polar bears from threats including climate change and one concerning the dangers posed to wild salmon from B.C. fish farms. Trade agreements are negotiated in the best interests of corporations instead of citizens. We end up with a boom-and-bust economy and the erosion of social programs as budgets are slashed when oil prices drop. Skewed trade deals allow corporations to override environmental protections that haven’t already been gutted, and create a labour climate in which wages, benefits and working standards fall. It’s time for Canada to recognize that a diversified economy and citizens’ right to live in a healthy environment are more important than shortterm profits for foreign and multinational corporations. www.davidsuzuki.org
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Province is hiding truth about fracking To the Editor,
Recently, I attended a town hall meeting regarding LNG and the process of its extraction. Documentary filmmaker/investigative journalist Damien Gillis and scientist Eoin Finn presented excellent research and visuals on this subject with both local B.C. and national information. The real truth about fracking is very disturbing. The process of fracking is destroying our clean water supply, our long-term health, our environment, wildlife, etc. Why are we not being told the entire picture by Premier Christy Clark and her government? Why does she just talk about job creation and money made on a short-term basis without any men-
tion of the very serious and long-term negative effects of fracking? Instead of creating relatively few jobs leading to serious public health and safety issues for entire communities and our west coast, why not put more of our tax dollars and attention to the creation of alternative energy?
Lynn Burrows Nanaimo
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Re: Province promotes LNG, Jan. 13 I personally realized fracking wasn’t ‘clean’ because a cocktail of chemicals is added to the water used to blast rock formations thus making it easier to fracture them. But that was about all I knew, so I attended the
presentations on Jan. 28 at the Beban Park social centre. I learned, for example, that Premier Christy Clark’s promise of jobs for minimum wage voters like those flipping hamburgers raised their hopes they’d soon be swapping spatulas for highly paid spanners when B.C. ‘gets fracking,’ but, unfortunately, her promise doesn’t hold water. To say the least, working with highly explosive petrochemicals requires knowledge and experience you can’t pick up in fast food restaurants. If developing LNG in B.C. creates more jobs, it will logically be only for trained foreign workers.
Edwin Turner Nanaimo
To the Editor,
Re: We’re getting less for more these days, Letters, Jan. 22. Last month a local grocery store flyer advertised a bag of peppers for $3.99. For a heat-loving vegetable that’s been trucked here from Mexico in January, the grocer doesn’t ask for much. But are the peppers truly cheap? Personally, I don’t think so. When you buy ‘cheap’ food at the supermarket, someone else subsidizes your meal. The grocery store doesn’t take the hit; it passes the costs on to the people who grew and harvested your food. And when we ship cheap food all over the place, the environment pays the difference. The letter writer suggests the government look at “wage and price controls.” In my opinion, if supermarkets faced wage and price controls, they would force farmers to make up the difference. That, or they would lower the wages of their already underpaid on-the-floor employees. However, I love the idea of growing food
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rather than ornamentals. Who needs cheap peppers in January, anyway? My partner and I grow our own food. We save piles of money, we eat well, and we have good food to share with our neighbours. I think if enough people start growing their own food, we’ll see an increase in food security for the whole community, and, hopefully, an increase in local small-scale farming. People who live in poverty may have little choice about where their food comes from, but I think everyone would benefit from a food revolution.
Leaf Kotasek Gabriola Island
Re: Empire Days society plans to cancel its annual celebration, Feb. 19. Congratulations to the organizing members for standing up for what they believe and who have worked so hard on this event every year. I don’t see churches changing their name in light of the atrocity they committed when in charge of the schools. All countries, organizations and events have issues that could be hurtful to someone. It is just too bad they could not keep the name and work something out. The city and the citizens in the end will be the loser.
Mike Allison via e-mail
To the Editor,
Our city council has done right in not contributing to the Victoria Day parade. Reconciliation with our aboriginal Canadian neighbours is more important, as is our common future. Looking back to the past, if it is to represent all Canadians, must recognize the reality of the damage that colonial empires, of whatever country, have done to aboriginal peoples and cultures all over the world. If celebrating the past does not do so, perhaps the people’s money is better spent caring for the future than in honouring a past that brought benefits to the few through the misery of the many.
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If this truly is the end of the Nanaimo Empire Days celebrations, then on behalf of thousands of my constituents who have enjoyed the celebration for decades, I want to express sincere thanks to the members of the society and the many volunteers who have sustained this part of Nanaimo’s rich and diverse heritage. Tolerance and acceptance is a two-way street and I would have hoped that the concept of live and let live would have been applied here. This community will not be a better place as a result of the disappearance of this part of our collective heritage. Leonard Krog, MLA Nanaimo
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We should not have decades of Empire Days tradition cancelled, all because of louder voices of influence, surely of a real minority. Multiculturally mixed Nanaimoites have for so many years enjoyed all activities connected to that of the celebrations, and thousands have enjoyed the wonderful fireworks at night. Bring back our celebration, even if a name change becomes necessary. I am surprised the elected Nanaimo mayor and council ordered a change of name, or else funding would be denied. If that is what they want, did they ever bother to find out what we want?
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Nanaimo Mounties warn of door-to-door scam Inbrief Nanaimo RCMP is warning homeowners to be wary of a woman who is going door to door, falsely claiming she is collecting donations for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.
Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said there were several instances of the woman knocking on doors to ask for donations during the first two weeks of February.
“We had one contact on Feb. 11, and then the week of Feb. 11 to about the 17th, we had a number of incidents in [the Dunster Road] area and so a lot of people were advising the local residency and
social media to stay away from this lady, “O’Brien said. “Of course, she is not endorsed by the DARE program. DARE does not go door to door.” The suspect is described as Caucasian
with auburn hair and bad teeth. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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Mounties nab second suspect Nanaimo Mounties have arrested and charged a second suspect involved in the robbery of the Terminal Park B.C. Liquor Store on Jan. 10. Chance Kenton Nichol, 21, of Nanaimo was arrested without incident Wednesday. Nichol was held in custody overnight and formally charged Thursday with robbery and intent to commit an indictable offence while having his face masked. Nichol remains in custody until his next court appearance Tuesday (Feb. 24). The robbery investigation continues as police search for a third suspect. Anyone with information about this crime, please call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com.
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The city is still digging into the root of the mystery surrounding trees that were illegally felled on parkland on the north side of Laguna Way near Universal Place in November. Cutting down trees without a permit is illegal in Nanaimo and can carry a fine of up to $10,000 per tree. Alan Kemp, city urban forestry planner, received tips from neighbours of the site where the trees were felled, but those leads went cold and failed to turn up suspects. No tips have been called in since. “So no resolution to the incident,” Kemp said in an e-mail to the News Bulletin. “I wish I could say, ‘Yes, we caught them and they have been charged,’ but alas no good news.” Anyone with information about any tree cutting in the area around Nov. 14 is asked to please call the city bylaws department at 250755-4422 or the urban forestry coordinator’s office at 250-7554460.
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Choreographer dances into the Harbour City BY NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEWS BULLETIN
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The South Island Musical Theatre Society’s The Pirates of Penzance will be at the Port Theatre this Saturday (Feb. 28) and Sunday.
Pirates take over the Port Theatre I THE PIRATES OF Penzance runs this weekend at the Port Theatre. BY NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEWS BULLETIN
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uccaneers will invade the Harbour City this weekend. Beginning on Saturday (Feb. 28) a Cowichan Valley-based production company, South Island Musical Theatre Society, will bring its latest musical, The Pirates of Penzance, to the Port Theatre. The Pirates of Penzance is the love story of a pirate who wants to marry, but whose father is in the military and strictly opposes the marriage. The production is based on the Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert 1879 comic opera of the same name. South Island Musical Theatre Society executive and marketing manager Showtimes: Feb. 20 - 26
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Laura Westwick said that The Pirates of Penzance is the perfect production for the entire family. “The reason why I think it is great for families is there is no foul language or suggestive themes,” Westwick said. The production features a live orchestra and includes a relatively young cast starring Cowichan Valley actors Terry Finch, Jacob Dennison, Hanna Seinen, Mary Egan-Popovich, Christina Holt and Alison Bendall. “We have a really young cast, which is really nice because we don’t always have that,” Westwick said. “I was actually blown away when we had our auditions back in September, at how many young talented people in the Cowichan Valley came out and auditioned and tried out for this.” Those who take in the production will experience a wide range of emotions, according to Westwick. “You’re going to be thoroughly entertained. You’re going to laugh and
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You’re going to be thoroughly entertained. You’re going to laugh and you’re going to cry.
you’re going to cry,” Westwick said. “You’re going to be surprised that something that could be written over a hundred years ago can still be entertaining today.” The production runs from Fri. 28 until March 1 at the Port Theatre. Tickets range from $5 to $32 and can be purchased by calling 250-754-8550.
Pianos, performers, silhouettes and sequences. That’s what Nanaimoites can expect when renowned Quebec choreographer Marie Chouinard takes control of the Port Theatre. Tonight (Feb. 24) Chouinard will be showing her newest pieces, Gymnopédies and Mouvements at the Port Theatre. Gymnopédies features 10 dancers performing to the music of French composer Érik Satie, while Mouvements features dancers who will form silhouettes and sequences to mirrors projections of drawings by Belgian poet Henri Michaux. Chouinard, an officer of the Order of Canada, said she wants people to be moved by her works. “I hope it is an esthetic and emotional and human experience,” Chouinard said. Gymnopédies and Mouvements begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55. The show features some nudity. For tickets call the Port Theatre box office at 250-754-8550. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
Iconic rock band performs Loverboy will make an entrance in Nanaimo on Thursday (Feb. 26) when it plays at the Port Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The Calgary band was formed in 1979 and has since earned numerous accolades including an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Opening for the award-winning band is Nanaimo’s Ian Perry. Tickets range from $50-$80 and can be purchased by calling 250754-8550 or visiting www.porttheatre.com. For more information, please visit www.bit.ly/1z8YqtG
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Poets of all ages and experiences will be sharing their work in downtown Nanaimo this week. On Thursday (Feb. 26) poets will come together at The Living Room inside the Harbourfront Library at 4:30 p.m. Poets will be able to share their work for a maximium of three minutes. For more information, please visit http://bit. ly/1BwfBfG.
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The show features a variety of different mediums by a number of artists including Ciro Di Ruocco, Ken van Deventer, Arlen Hogarth, Chantelle Delage and Alyssa Johnson. Godel, a VIU graduate, wants the show to become annual event. “This is an event that I am hoping will become an annual thing and that we will be able to promote a little bit more heavily,” she said. ThemAll runs until the end of the month at the arts council’s gallery inside Nanaimo North Town Centre, 4750 Rutherford Rd. For more information, please visit www. on.fb.me/1EReDYZ.
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Black history celebrations continue Black History Month celebrations will come to a close later this weekend. On Saturday (Feb. 28), the Nanaimo African Heritage Society will be hosting its final Black History Month event of the year at the Bowen Park activity centre. The event, called the Grand Finale, will feature dinner and dancing. Tickets to the Grand Finale are $30 and can be purchased by calling 250-729-9332. For more information, please visit www.nanaimoafricanheritagesociety.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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THINK QUALITY FOODS - THINK GREAT SAVINGS! Sunrise Farms
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99
Cooking Sauce 341ml
2
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Yogourt
Selected, 650-750gr
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283-298gr
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2$
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398ml
for
3000 Astro
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3500
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19.81 per kg
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12.10 per kg
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10
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5000
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396-493gr
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3000
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1.2lt
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99
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4
Selected, 11.00 per kg
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It’s our final week to help reach our goal of $15,000 for the QF Health Fund Kraft
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7
900gr
Campbell’s
5
Dressing
77
5$ for
Kraft
6 Low Fat Condensed Soups
Cream of Mushroom & Cream of Chicken, 6x284ml
4
Nong Shim
Bowl Noodle Soup
Lundberg
Risotto
Rice
10
5
5
2$ for
4$ for
Premium Ice Cream
2lt
Rising or Thin Crust Pizza
General Mills
10
for
5
4$ for
5
2
99
Lundberg
Rice
7
4
Arla
Tassimo
425-505gr
Selected, 108-472gr
3
McCain
Chapman’s
Pizza Pockets
Frozen Yogurt
800gr
Arla
2
Pasta or Tomato Sauce
Pasta
2
99
99
Italpasta
4
99 Minute Maid
3
4
4
99
4
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4
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5
7
10x200ml
for
Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea
Beverage
1lt
2
99
99
99
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5
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
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Family Favourites for $499
Italpasta
796ml
Haagen Dazs
Haagen Dazs
Ice Cream Bars
Ice Cream
3x88ml or 4x55ml
500ml
for
250ml
Beverage
2.63lt
Tomatoes
900gr
4$
99
Marmalade or Lemon Curd
Minute Maid or Five Alive
Simply Orange Juice
680ml
2lt
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Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade
99
200gr
2
99
Smucker’s
Peanut Butter
6
77
500ml
Dofino Havarti Cheese
Bocconcini
200gr
150gr
165gr
99
77
Tre Stelle
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Dofino Havarti Sliced Cheese
Skippy
99
5$ for
10
5
4$ for
Nestle
Skinny Cow Frozen Treats
Del Monte
Real Fruit Frozen Bars
12x50ml
Assorted Sizes
465-900gr
99
Coffee
3
10
320gr
7
Tre Stelle
for
1kg
Shredded Cheese
600gr
99
3$
7
General Mills
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
Selected, 350-500gr
5$ Cheese
Italpasta
McCain
75gr
5
Mozzarellissima
Family Favourites for $499 Chapman’s
for
Cheerios Cereal
CREATE THE TASTES OF ITALY AT HOME!
Selected, 907gr
2$ for
for
3$ Lundberg
Christie
Go-Paks
Premium Plus Crackers
454gr
156-164gr
3$
Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
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5
5$
250gr
450-500gr
525-540ml
99
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4x99gr
87gr
Christie
Ready To Serve Soup
¢
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2$
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
Ritz
375-400gr
Selected, 160-230gr
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
99
Primo
86gr
10
Ground Coffee
Granola Bars
500gr
for
Nabob Coffee Co.
Nature Valley
Cottage Cheese
250gr
250ml
99
Dairyland
Creamery Butter
Campbell’s
Tomato, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable or Cream of Mushroom Soup 12x284ml
Fraser Valley
Kraft
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It’s our final week to help reach our goal of $15,000 for the QF Health Fund Kraft
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7
900gr
Campbell’s
5
Dressing
77
5$ for
Kraft
6 Low Fat Condensed Soups
Cream of Mushroom & Cream of Chicken, 6x284ml
4
Nong Shim
Bowl Noodle Soup
Lundberg
Risotto
Rice
10
5
5
2$ for
4$ for
Premium Ice Cream
2lt
Rising or Thin Crust Pizza
General Mills
10
for
5
4$ for
5
2
99
Lundberg
Rice
7
4
Arla
Tassimo
425-505gr
Selected, 108-472gr
3
McCain
Chapman’s
Pizza Pockets
Frozen Yogurt
800gr
Arla
2
Pasta or Tomato Sauce
Pasta
2
99
99
Italpasta
4
99 Minute Maid
3
4
4
99
4
99
4
99
4
2
99
2$ for
5
7
10x200ml
for
Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea
Beverage
1lt
2
99
99
99
Plus Applicable Fees
5
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
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Family Favourites for $499
Italpasta
796ml
Haagen Dazs
Haagen Dazs
Ice Cream Bars
Ice Cream
3x88ml or 4x55ml
500ml
for
250ml
Beverage
2.63lt
Tomatoes
900gr
4$
99
Marmalade or Lemon Curd
Minute Maid or Five Alive
Simply Orange Juice
680ml
2lt
Robertson’s
Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade
99
200gr
2
99
Smucker’s
Peanut Butter
6
77
500ml
Dofino Havarti Cheese
Bocconcini
200gr
150gr
165gr
99
77
Tre Stelle
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Dofino Havarti Sliced Cheese
Skippy
99
5$ for
10
5
4$ for
Nestle
Skinny Cow Frozen Treats
Del Monte
Real Fruit Frozen Bars
12x50ml
Assorted Sizes
465-900gr
99
Coffee
3
10
320gr
7
Tre Stelle
for
1kg
Shredded Cheese
600gr
99
3$
7
General Mills
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
Selected, 350-500gr
5$ Cheese
Italpasta
McCain
75gr
5
Mozzarellissima
Family Favourites for $499 Chapman’s
for
Cheerios Cereal
CREATE THE TASTES OF ITALY AT HOME!
Selected, 907gr
2$ for
for
3$ Lundberg
Christie
Go-Paks
Premium Plus Crackers
454gr
156-164gr
3$
Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
for
5
5$
250gr
450-500gr
525-540ml
99
for
4x99gr
87gr
Christie
Ready To Serve Soup
¢
5
2$
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
Ritz
375-400gr
Selected, 160-230gr
2$ Handi-Snacks
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
99
Primo
86gr
10
Ground Coffee
Granola Bars
500gr
for
Nabob Coffee Co.
Nature Valley
Cottage Cheese
250gr
250ml
99
Dairyland
Creamery Butter
Campbell’s
Tomato, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable or Cream of Mushroom Soup 12x284ml
Fraser Valley
Kraft
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Made in store
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Traditional Irish Smoked Ham
2 Pack 5”Meat Pies
Soft Cheese
800gr
125-150gr
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5
69 per 100gr
Bonus Q-Points
FAMILY PACK
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5,000 Purina
Cat Chow Brand Cat Food Advanced Nutrition For All Cats, 8kg
2
per 100gr
FAMILY PACK
14 Purina
Alpo Dog Food 7.2kg
9
99
Purina
Friskies Cat Food 156gr
7
Castello Gorgozola
for
3
99
Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp
99¢
Medium
49 per 100gr
6 50
Chow Mein
9 50
Digby Scallops
10 95
Medium
4
49
Whole Head Off Sockeye Salmon
21/25 size
69
1
Frozen or Previously Frozen
per 100gr
29 per 100gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Raw Red Argentine Prawns
10/20 size
3
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
per 100gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Dog Food
3
Available at Select Stores
1
Dry Garlic Wings
680-709gr
for
per 100gr
Greek Kalamata Olives with Pits
Tri-Naturals or Tri-V
2$
FAMILY PACK
per 100gr
Medium
per 100gr
6$
1
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299
Canadian
Natural Pastures
Brie or Cambert
99
Min. 400gr
Min. 400gr
99
99
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Breast
Roast or Smoked Turkey Breast
Sliced Meats
Selected varieties & Sizes
Maplelodge
Sunrise
Freybe
Smoked Beef Brisket
8
99
Cooked Shrimp
71/90 size, Tail Off
2
99 per 100gr
King & Prince
Seafood Crab or LobsterCakes
4 Pack
2
49
6
per 100gr
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PICK UP SOME FRESH & TASTY BAKERY GOODS TODAY!
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340gr Udi’s
432gr
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2
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Udi’s
6
Quality Fresh
Sweet Treats Grand Slam 500gr
Gluten Free Pizza
3
99
3$
Plus Applicable Fees
4
264-286gr
Wellness Water
532ml
per 100gr
739ml
2$ Gluten Free 9 Inch Plain Tortillas
6
99¢
Organic Pasta Sauce
454gr
Ethical Bean
Donini Chocolate
2$ for
5,000
Simply Natural
100% Brown Rice Pasta
Fair Trade Organic Bean Coffee
7
5
8” Bumbleberry Pie
Chocolate Covered Raisins
Dempster’s Bagels Selected, 6’s
D’Italiano Bread 600-675gr
Cupcakes
Double Layer
Decadent Chocolate Cake
4
5
Bonus Q-Points
Hot Cross Buns
English Muffins
Cookies
5
Raisin Bread
Cheese Buns
Cinnamon Buns
for
5
99
Organically Yours
Organic Roasted & Salted Almonds
Oasis
5
99
200gr
Organic 100% Juice 960ml
3$
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5
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Spartan Apples
2.18 per kg
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Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca
FOUND. RING in Walmart parking lot. Please call (250)933-3380 to identify. LOST GOLD Wristwatch, about Feb. 13. Reward offered. (250)729-7307.
THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.
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BUSY insurance claims adjusting office looking for a permanent part-time administrative assistant. Must have working and practical knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe with accurate typing of 70 wpm. Completion of Applied Business Technology program an asset, but not required if applicant has advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Programs and technical/trouble shooting computer skills. Experience working in a legal office would be to the applicant’s benefit. The successful candidate will require excellent organizational skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be detail oriented and possess a cheerful and courteous telephone manner. Must be comfortable working with spreadsheets, forms and work well with others. $14.00/hour to start. Reply in confidence by March 9, 2015 to megan@coastclaims.com.
CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901 NANAIMO HARBOUR CITY SENIORS OPEN HOUSE Bowen Complex 500 Bowen Rd. Tues, March 3, 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Come out for demonstrations, music, games, dancing, a site tour, refreshments, carving and door prizes!
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George Alexander Dec. 29, 1930 Feb. 14, 2015
George passed away peacefully on the morning of February 14th, 2015. He was an amazing man. George was gentle, had a heart of gold and took time to smell the roses. He loved to garden, fish, hunt, ski, travel, and watch his grandchildren play sports. George was a family man. He held his family and dear friends close to his heart. He will be greatly missed by his best friend and wife of nearly 58 years, Myrna; his three daughters, Lorna, Dawn, and Arlene; son-in-law, Warren; his five grandchildren, Tyler, Tamika, Kreston, Teegan, and Kaeden; his sister, Norma (Don) and brother, Gordon (Sharon); as well as many family members and friends. George was predeceased by his mother, Eva Kelly, his father, John Kelly, Grandma Mortimer, and his older brother, Albert. They are once again reunited. George was born and lived his entire life in Nanaimo. He appreciated living in the beauty and nature of Vancouver Island. George played lacrosse and was part of the Nanaimo Timbermen Team in 1956, the year they won the Mann Cup. He was inducted into the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame. He worked for BC Hydro as a serviceman electrician. Thank you to everyone who had the opportunity to touch his life. He will continue to smile over us. His memories and legacy live on in our hearts forever and always.
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GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.
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Adam Denis DorĂŠ
PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT GENTLEMAN’S MASSAGE; Richard (Downtown). Call (250)668-3714.
FINANCIAL SERVICES 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.
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March 17, 1982 - February 16, 2015. Adam passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer. He lived life to the fullest and loved the Canucks and Seahawks, live music, good food, and hosting friends and family at his home. To know Adam was to be his friend. Predeceased by his mom Lynda DorÊ, in 1993, Adam is survived by his dad Denis DorÊ, stepmom Maureen Makepeace-DorÊ, grandparents Val and Bernice Hornby, grandmother Marie Boivin, sister Chelsea DorÊ (Bob Cotton), stepbrother Ken Parkes (Joleen Parker), stepsisters Melissa Peoples (Trevor) and Kristina PoncÊ (Lars) as well as many extended family members and friends. Adam was a loving uncle to Shea, Kyra, Miguel, and Adalyn (named for Uncle Adam and Grandma Lynda). An open house to celebrate Adam’s life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Macan Hall (Nanaimo Golf Club). Guests are invited to come anytime between 1:00 and 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in Adam’s name are graciously accepted. Special thanks to Auntie Catherine for all her loving support to Adam. As well, thank you to the physicians, nurses and hospice volunteers in the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for helping to ensure Adam was well cared for.
In Loving Memory of
Dawn Patricia (Crabbe)
Sparks
September 20, 1969 ~ February 11, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dawn Sparks on February 11th after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by beloved husband Shane, daughters Amara and Tarynn, and son Shae, mother Sharann Crabbe, sister Tracy Cramer (Randy), brother Cory (Leslie) Crabbe, grandfather James Sutton and numerous extended family members. Predeceased by father Frank Crabbe (2004) and grandmother Julie Sutton (2004). Dawn’s devotion to her children was immeasurable and she fully immersed herself into their many activities. She had a special passion for her job and loved the people she worked with at Front Counter BC as a Natural Resource Officer. Dawn touched many lives and is remembered and loved by all. “Some people come in our lives and quickly go‌.some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts‌and we are changed foreverâ€?. A celebration of Dawn’s life will be held at Beban Park Auditorium on February 26th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Sparks Family Fundâ€? Transit 09040 Acct #5755832 at any CIBC branch.
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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. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com
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The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct 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 from Tuesday next week through to the following Monday. 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.
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HOME MAINTENANCE Interior & Exterior. Paint, tile, window, gutters, garden, fence & yard. No job too small. Reasonable rates. (250)616-1450. OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.
JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.
BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
NANAIMO YOUTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION NYSA is currently accepting resumes for a Casual Relief Youth Worker for The One Stop Youth Centre. Qualifications: Completion or enrollment in a Human Services, Social Services, Criminology, First Nations Child and Youth Care, Child and Youth Care, or Social Work diploma or degree program. This position requires you to be able to work in a demanding environment often dealing with crisis situations. The ability to function independently and frequently under pressure while coordinating program delivery, including managing emergency situations is an ongoing expectation. Direct delivery of program activities may require a moderate level of physical fitness ie: walking, standing, bending and lifting to effectively carry out the duties. Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter Attn: Steve Arnett, CEO C/O Melissa Gus In Person at 290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo BC Fax (250) 754-8661 email nysa@nysa.bc.ca No later than 4:30 PM, March 6th, 2015 The job description for this position can be viewed at our website at www.nysa.bc.ca
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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
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MASONRY & BRICKWORK PETER’S MASONRY: 40yrs experience specializing in all types of stonework, brickwork, fireplaces & more. Call Peter (250)756-8569 or 250-4682706 for your free estimate.
MOVING & STORAGE MOVING/ DELIVERIES. Stuck 4 A Truck. Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851.
PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499
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Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189 #,!33)&)%$Ă–!$3Ă–7/2+
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TREE PRUNING CHIPPING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist Ivan 250-758-0371
LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.
5. Home of a wild animal 29. Foster song __ Susannah 6. Sweetened lemon drink 30. Many not ands 7. Queen Charlotte Is. Indians 31. Matured fruit 8. Int’l. Inst. of Forensic 32. Announce Studies 35. British Air Aces 9. Patti Hearst’s captors 36. Moss genus larger 10. CT 06330 than Bryum 11. Bones of the fingers or toes 38. Fossilized tree resin 12. 1/2 diameter (pl) 40. About aviation 14. Care for the dying 41. Close violently 17. 1776 female descendant org.42. Master photographer 18. Br. god of the wild hunt Jacob 20. Divulge secrets 43. Spanish mister 23. Corner bed support 44. Previously held 24. 2nd largest lake in Europe 45. A lyric poem 25. We 46. Manpower 26. Spasmodic contraction 47. __ Lilly, drug company
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
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FRIENDLY FRANK
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
25GAL AQUARIUM tank, with canopy, accessories and wood stand. $65. (250)754-1344.
FOLDING PLASTIC table for bed, $15. Floor fan $12. (250)753-0744.
LADY’S BLACK Leather 3/4 coat with zip-out lining, sz sm. $25. Exc. cond. 250-756-1762
LEATHER TABLET cover for 10� Samsung Galaxy 3 lite $12. Call (250)758-1051.
TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; 2 mobile home lots for rent at $450/mo; 1 on Family side and 1 Seniors. Call (250)245-3647.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
MANTLE CLOCK- vintage, American, in wood case, working, $75. (250)753-4289.
HOSPITAL AREA- Bach/1 or 2bdrm. Free H/W, heat. Free cable or net for 1 year for new tenants only. 250-616-1175.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
MITER SAW, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)753-2040.
ROOMS FOR RENT
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $895. 250-816-1242.
SEWING MACHINE- good cond., w/carrying case, $55 obo. Call (250)753-2559.
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 or visit us online at: www.dollars4guns.com.
NANAIMO: QUIET, clean and comfortable 1 bdrm. March 1. Central location, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $675/mo. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633.
Older Black Singer sewing machine working or not. CASH PAID. 250-755-6827
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
WALKING SHOES: Merrell Stylish black slip-ons; Ladies size 91/2. Worn 3 times. Asking $40. 758-8145. WHITE CEILING Fan, 3 lights, $40. Costco track lights, $20 obo. Call (250)714-0712.
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
GARAGE SALES
** WANTED ** 35mm Photograph Projector Slides. (Pre.1970) Cash Waiting. Call Nanaimo Area 250-755-6579
REAL ESTATE MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
CENTRAL- 1729 Northfield Rd, Sat & Sun, Feb 28 & March 1, 9am-2pm. TV stand, table & chairs, clothes, toys plus much, much more.
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PARKSVILLE AREA: Large sites start at $400/month + hydro. Coin laundry on site. Call for more info 250-248-3033.
COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.
SUITES, LOWER CENTRAL2-bdrm legal suite, 1000sqft, open concept, very clean, level entry, W/D, patio, yard, garage. Absolutely NP/NS or partiers. responsible & quiet. $885. + partial hydro. Avail now. 250-758-4286
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Award winning Gallery Row Heritage Buildings. Busy street frontage, high visibility. Retail spaces avail.; 300sqft, $880/mo. AND 608sqft, $1530/mo. (250)754-5174
LONG LAKE Waterfront downstairs 1 Bdrm, Sunshine kitchen. All utils incld - Fantastic view. Private level entry, quiet, W/D. Avail. April 1/15, $750. no pets. 250-758-4871.
BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT cabin on Nanaimo River, $700. Wifi, hydro included. Available now. Please call (250)754-0099.
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Six person Hunter Green complete with power pack and folding lid. Excellent condition.
NORTH NANAIMO: Bright 1bdrm basement suite in newer house. Full size kitchen w/appliances, large living room, full bathroom, no laundry. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to beach, Woodgrove Mall and other amenities. N/P, N/S, No Parties. Refs Req. $700 utils incl. (250)734-3477
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE:
UP TO MAR. 9TH, 2015
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries. Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You cannot outmaneuver karma, Taurus. You will reap what you sow this week, so remain positive and things will ultimately work out in your favor. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work. You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer. Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it.
Libra
Scorpio
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 This week may mark a turning point in your love life, Scorpio. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Take charge of your goals this week, Sagittarius. Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments. Think on your feet. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.
Sagittarius
Capricorn
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Clippers get back on track for playoffs Inbrief I sports
JR. A HOCKEY team blows out Powell River 6-1.
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Vancouver Island University’s women’s volleyball team heads into provincials on a winning note. The squad beat the Camosun Chargers Thursday at the VIU gym by scores of 25-18, 25-21, 26-28, 25-13. Both VIU v-ball teams will be the No. 3 seed at the PacWest championships, which get underway Thursday (Feb. 26) in Victoria. Please look for more volleyball in the next issue of the News Bulletin.
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Back on home ice this past weekend, the Nanaimo Clippers skated away from any notions of a slump. The Clips blew out the Powell River Kings 6-1 on Friday night at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers, who sewed up first place two weeks ago, outplayed the Kings, a squad that is still jostling for position in the standings. Mike Vandekamp, Nanaimo coach, said his team was good at all areas of the ice and all facets of the game, and said it was important after three road losses the previous weekend. “The key was to bounce back…” said Devin Brosseau, Clippers alternate captain. “We practised hard all week and just wanted to get back at it. We want to get back on track for playoffs so we played our hearts out tonight.” It was a complete game, he said, compared to recent losses. “Some games we didn’t work hard enough and then some games we worked hard but just not smart. You just want to
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Powell River Kings player Mitchell Hawes, left, chases Nanaimo Clippers opponent Spencer Hewson during Friday night’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The home team won 6-1.
combine both of those things,” Brosseau said. He led the offence with a goal and three assists, his linemate Sheldon Rempal had a goal and two assists and Cole Maier, Nick Gushue, Jake Jackson and Jacob Hanlon were other scorers. Guillaume Decelles stopped 33 of 34 shots. Brosseau said the offensive success came from keeping things simple –
speed, traffic, shots and rebounds. The two points don’t matter much, but Friday’s win was the sort of game that can help the Clips at this juncture, Vandekamp said. “As a coach you always believe in your team and you kind of feel good about your chances, I think, but as a player, you don’t want too much negativity creeping in late in
Bucs trail in series The Nanaimo Buccaneers fell behind in their best-of-seven series. The junior B hockey team lost 5-3 Saturday at Comox and trailed the Glacier Kings two games to one heading into Game 4, played Monday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre after press time. Game 5 is tonight (Feb. 24) in Comox and Game 6, if necessary, would be Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at the NIC.
the season,” he said. “So I think it was an important game for that reason. Especially with the offensive players being able to score some goals, that’s all confidence-boosting type stuff.” The Clippers will try to carry it over for one final weekend before post-season hockey faces off. “The mental edge is a big part of the game,” said Brosseau. “With
two games until playoffs, obviously you want to win those and build that momentum in the room and that positive mental edge.” GAME ON … The Clippers play the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday (Feb. 27) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena, then end the regular season the next night with a rematch down the Malahat. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Eagles reach North Island final
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Woodlands Eagles player Kayden Clease, middle, puts up a shot during the North Island final against Kwalikum on Saturday at John Barsby Secondary.
The Woodlands Eagles weren’t that far away from a playoff title this past weekend. Wo o d l a n d s S e c o n d a r y School’s senior AA boys’ basketball team was runner-up at the North Island championships this past weekend at John Barsby Secondary School, losing 62-54 to the Kwalikum Kondors in Saturday’s final. The Eagles played from behind the whole game, but stuck around and closed to within four points in the final minute. Zack MacKay led the Eagles with 30 points and Max MacKay had 16. The Barsby Blazers finished third, defeating the Ladysmith 49ers in Saturday’s other
game. Chris DeGoutiere scored a game-high 38 points and Michael Wyse added 17 for the Blazers, while the 49ers were led by Nick Hayton’s 31 points. The Eagles edged the Blazers 69-66 in Thursday’s semifinal. All four semifinalists advance to Islands, which start Thursday (Feb. 26) at Kwalikum Secondary. In other playoff hoops action on the weekend, the Dover Bay Dolphins senior AAAA boys finished third at North Islands at Port Alberni. They advance to Islands starting Thursday in Victoria. The Wellington Wildcats and NDSS Islanders senior AAA boys begin Islands Thursday in Victoria, as well.
Vancouver Island University’s badminton program will once again have representatives at nationals. Graydon Robb and Melissa Liew won the mixed doubles provincial title at the Pacific Western Athletic Association championships in Surrey Feb. 14-15 and advance to the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championships beginning March 5 in Halifax. Also at provincials, Connor Powell and Helen Cheung earned bronze in singles competition and Darby Walker and Lucy Bonar and Bryan Liew and Thomas Spencer took bronze in doubles. VIU’s Janice Walker is the PacWest Coach of the Year and Robb is Player of the Year.
United bounced from cup play Nanaimo United was blanked in its Jackson Cup game on the weekend. The Div. 1 men’s Vancouver Island Soccer League side lost 2-0 to Bays United on Saturday at Merle Logan Field and was eliminated from the tournament. The Div. 1 men will have another playoff run at B.C. Soccer provincials in April.
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The VIU Mariners overwhelmed two visiting teams on the weekend. Vancouver Island University’s men’s basketball team swept its home games Friday and Saturday with eye-popping scores of 121-59 against the Columbia Bible College Bearcats and then 136-63 against the Kwantlen Eagles. The M’s shared playing
time evenly, with guys subbing in off the bench right away. “Everybody came in and kept the same level of intensity up that wanted to have,” said Matt Kuzminski, the team’s coach. He was told after Friday’s win that it was a school record for points, and the record lasted less than 24 hours. “It kind of made a game like that, that was maybe a little uninteresting at times, it gave it something,” the coach said. Justin King scored 28
points and Bryson Cox added 20 in Saturday’s record game. The day before, Harrison Stupich scored 20 and Jerod Dorby contributed 18. VIU’s women’s basketball team also swept its weekend games, defeating CBC by a 65-45 score and then getting past Kwantlen 59-48. In the Friday game, Jenna Carver had 15 points and 15 rebounds and Sienna Pollard added 14. VIU’s hoops teams play at Capilano and Quest on Friday (Feb. 27) and Saturday, respectively.
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VIU Mariners player Tyler Radelja, left, and Columbia Bible College Bearcats opponent Si Woo Youn vie for the basketball during PacWest play Friday at the VIU gym.
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Owners of two heritage buildings in Nanaimo will be recognized for their efforts to rehabilitate the structures. Andrea Saam-Lawry and Tim Lawry will be recognized with the Heritage Rehabilitation Award (Residential) for exterior rehabilitiation work performed on the McCourt residence at 750 Franklyn St. The Anglican Synod of the Diocese of B.C. will
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the protection and conservation of Nanaimo’s built heritage. When properly planned and managed, these resources help to create a community with a unique sense of place, where lively and meaningful interaction takes place. The purpose of the Heritage Rehabilitation
Awards is to formally recognize the efforts made by individual property owners to conserve and rehabilitate Nanaimo’s heritage buildings. Past recipients include: The Bastion, 98 Front St.; Palace Hotel, 275 Skinner St.; Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station, 321 Selby St.; Harris House, 375 Franklyn St.; Harrison Residence, 546 Prideaux St.; and more. The awards event is open to the public. Ticket details to be announced as the date approaches. For more information, please visit the city’s website at www.nanaimo.ca.
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Stand up against bullying… Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bullyfree lifestyle and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb 25 On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign! History of Pink Shirt Day In 2007, two Nova Scotia students decided to take action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. The students bought 50 pink t-shirts and encouraged schoolmates to wear them and send a powerful message of solidarity to the bully. We were inspired by the story and to date have raised more than $830,000 for anti-bullying programs with the sales of our official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts. Top Eight Ways to Support CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pink Shirt Day 1. Purchase your official Pink Shirt Day T-Shirt at London Drugs beginning February 1, 2015 or buy online NOW. 2. Make a donation to help support antibullying programs in your community
or start your own “giving group” for your school or office through our Chimp Fund Page and challenge people in your industry to meet or match your office donations! 3. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@pinkshirtday) or Instagram (@PinkShirtDay) and share and tag your posts with #pinkshirtday 4. Visit our partners who are raising funds for Pink Shirt Day in Vancouver (more on this soon!). 5. Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bully-free lifestyle and wear pink on Feb 25, 2015. 6. Upload a picture of you, your school, your work, your friends on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram wearing pink on Feb 25th and tag it with #pinkshirtday and mention @pinkshirtday 7. Download our posters, print and hang up at your school or work and share with everyone what is going on for Pink Shirt Day. 8. Share and retweet messages from @ pinkshirtday on Twitter and let us know what you’re doing to support Pink Shirt Day on Feb 25, 2015. Net proceeds from Pink Shirt Day activities & t-shirt sales benefit the CKNW Orphans’ Fund in support of anti-bullying programs. 100% of net proceeds are distributed to amazing organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Kids Help Phone and Red Cross Respect ED Violence Prevention Program. - See more at: http://pinkshirtday.ca/getinvolved/getinvolved/#sthash.ogerH1LD.dpuf What You Can Do Youth If you are a victim of bullying • Walk away or leave the online conversation. • Keep track of the bullying (write it down and/ or save a screenshot of the online message).
If you know someone who is being bullied... Most types of bullying go on as long as someone is watching and laughing. As a bystander, know that you have the power to stop the bullying. 60% of the time, bullying stops in less than 10 seconds when someone steps in (Kids Help Phone). • If you feel it’s safe to do so, tell the bully to stop. • Find friends/students/youth or an adult who can help stop it. • Befriend the person being bullied and lead them away from the situation. • Report it to a teacher or school staff. • Fill out an anonymous letter and drop it off to a teacher or any adult you trust. Adults If you know or think that a child is a victim of bullying... • Talk to them - Let them know that they can trust you and that they shouldn’t deal with bullying alone. • Help them:
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Cancer society seeks volunteers for campaign The Canadian Cancer Society is asking for volunteers to help throughout daffodil month in April. To help those touched by cancer, the society needs volunteers to give a few hours of their time
to sell daffodil pins in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month campaign. Other volunteer opportunities include door- todoor canvassing, selling fresh daffodils and more.
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Spin cycle Amina Filatova, 4, gets a twirl on a spinner ride from her mom Marina at the Harbourside Playdock in Maffeo Sutton Park last week. A few days of sunny weather has children and parents making the most of outdoor playtime.
Salon offers services to raise money The team at Adia Salon in Longwood Station is hosting a fundraiser for Island Crisis Care Society on March 1. Owner Nadia Barkema decided to host the fundraiser after learning about the programs and services the society provides, such as providing emergency housing and support to people who are experiencing crisis and homelessness. All proceeds collected during the day will be donated to the society. Services include haircuts, scalp massages, shampoo, blow-dry, and styling, special occasion styling/ updos, and deep conditioning treatments. An appointment can be booked by contacting Adia Salon at 250-7296344 or www.adia salon.ca. Booking in advance is recommended, but walkins will also be welcome based on stylist availability.
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