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Island Health urges ban on e-cigarettes

Amendments hide lack of school funding BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

Steve Rae, Nanaimo school board chairman, says proposed changes to B.C.’s School Act are a smokescreen for the underfunding of education. According to the Ministry of Education, proposals in Bill 11, the Education Statutes Amendment Act, include one that would give boards “clear authority to enter into shared service or alternative service delivery agreements with other boards or public sector entities.” Education Minister Peter Fassbender would also be afforded the power to instruct boards to take part in “specific service delivery arrangements.” The school district is facing a $4.5-million shortfall and has written the ministry asking it to address funding concerns. Rae said he isn’t against sharing services, but ultimately, more dollars are needed from the provincial government. “I’m all for consolidating services if it makes sense, but to me all they’re is doing is trying to take everybody’s eyes off the ball,” Rae said. “The fact is the provincial government continues to underfund education.” See ‘MINISTRY’ /7

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Snuneymuxw Native Sons coaches Paul Wyse-Seward, left, and Charles Gladstone cut the net down Thursday at the Vancouver Island University gym after the basketball team’s championship victory at the Junior All-Native Tournament. For full coverage, please see page 31. For a slideshow of photos from the finals, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.

If smoking is banned from civic spaces, so should vaping, according to Island Health, which has asked Nanaimo politicians to consider changes to its smoking ban bylaw. Smokers have been banned from lighting up in city-managed recreational spaces like plazas and beaches since 2011, but there are no rules against puffing on e-cigarettes. Island Health now wants the city to consider covering electronic delivery systems under its smoking ban bylaw, with the aim to have tobacco and vapour products treated equally. Regulatory changes to the Tobacco Control Act introduced by the B.C. government include ensuring retailers are not selling to minors and banning the use on public and private school grounds, indoor public spaces and workplaces. Dr. Paul Hasselback, medical health officer for Island Health, says there are things the leg-

islation doesn’t include, from e-cigarette use at bus stops to parks and playgrounds. He’d like the city to consider a bylaw update which includes the addition of electronic devices, arguing that while the devices aren’t as bad as tobacco, they are an issue when it comes to demonstrating appropriate public behaviors to youth and are a gateway device into the use of other tobacco products, he said, adding that treating them the same “makes sense.” He anticipates the health authority could make a formal request in the next year or two. But Nanaimo resident Sarah Dickinson and Rob Gemmell, a senior salesman with Vapour Solutions in Langford, say the products are not the same and shouldn’t be treated as such. “I sit in restaurants all the time with friends who aren’t even aware I am vaping at the table with them because there’s so little vapour coming out of my mouth,” said Dickinson, who believes the products are unlike cigarettes in every way except that they deliver nicotine. “But so does the patch and so does nicotine gum.” See ‘CITY’ /4

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Best Buy made its second move in just over two years to consolidate its retail footprint in Canada when it shut down Future Shop store across Canada on Saturday. The surprise move by Best Buy, parent company of Future Shop, included the permanent closure of 66 Future Shops across Canada. The remaining 65 stores,

also cited when Best Buys were shut down in 2013. That round of closures left a large empty retail space in Nanaimo North Town Centre that has yet to be filled. Closing of Nanaimo’s Target outlet Wednesday (April 1) will leave the shopping centre with an additional vacant retail space. An estimated 130 jobs were lost with the Target shutdown. Posters in the Nanaimo Best Buy outlet’s entrance advertise that the store is hiring.

For the second year in a row, News Bulletin sports editor Greg Sakaki won a national newspaper award for Best Local Editorial. Sakaki, who also edits the opinion section in addition to his sports duties, was honoured by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association for his editorial on the lack of cellphone towers in the Hammond Bay area. The News Bulletin was also recognized with a Blue Ribbon Award for overall excellence in its circulation class.

“The awards are a great recognition of the work that all staff at the News Bulletin strives to put forth every issue,” said Maurice Donn, News Bulletin publisher. The News Bulletin also earned recognition from the Great Idea Awards, also hosted by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Awards include first and second place in the Magazine category for Best of the City and Business in Nanaimo, respectively; second place for Special Section for the

2014 municipal election supplement; and third place for its promotional campaign for the 2014 B.C. Summer Games. Reporter Tamara Cunningham also earned a fellowship from the Jack Webster Foundation to study enterprise journalism at the Poynter Institute. Photographer Chris Bush is nominated for Best Spot News Photo in the provincial Ma Murray Awards, where the News Bulletin is nominated for newspaper excellence.

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Dickinson turned to e-cigarettes because she likes to smoke and wasn’t prepared to quit. She sees it as a healthier alternative and uses them regularly, taking a hit once or twice an hour. If banned, she said it would limit her ability to do activities and enjoy the reasons she moved to Nanaimo, including taking her children to the park, simply because she uses her e-cigarette so regularly. While cigarettes burn organic material treated with chemicals, e-cigarettes heat a liquid to create vapour and nicotine is optional, according to Gemmell, who says people turn to the devices because they know cigarettes are bad for them and want something

less harmful. He’s OK with regulating the e-cigarettes, including limiting or preventing access for minors, but not bans. “You don’t treat a bicycle the same way as a car ... there are differences between modes of transportation, so consider e-cigarettes as a mode of nicotine delivery for people who wish to use it that way that doesn’t create harmful chemicals in the process,” Gemmell said. Randy Churchill, the city’s manager of bylaw services, said this seems to be an emerging issue and something that would be reviewed once the city gets information from the health authority. The bylaw is currently only based on the smoking of tobacco.

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The District of Lantzville is aiming for a 10 per cent dip in water use over the next decade under its first-ever water conservation plan. District officials have approved their first water plan, which aims to scale back water consumption by 2025 with education on greywater use and water-efficient landscaping and expanded participation in Team Water Smart activities. The municipality has seen a 23-per cent drop in water consumption per capita since its incorporation in 2003 and has had strategies in place to encourage conservation among the 2,300 people who rely on the local water system.

But until now, goals haven’t been written into any plan, according to Fred Spears, the district’s director of public works, who believes it’s something everyone is eventually going to have in place to run water systems and the district is trying to get ahead of the curve. The plan doesn’t account for a new water agreement with Nanaimo and there are no new costs attached, although the community will pay ongoing expenses like $11,000 annually for water meter maintenance and replacement and $8,900 a year to take part in the regional district’s drinking water and watershed protection program. Mayor Colin Haime said the new document is a good thing to provide focus, but is also “very general” on actions and goals and doesn’t take into account other possibilities like standards for new construction. “Now comes the question of

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television series Pretty Little Liars. “Now they’ve just started filming again, so we’re just waiting for the date,” said Pam. The radio-thon runs 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodgrove Centre and is broadcast on 102.3 The Wave radio station.

The Canadian government is asking private sponsorship groups to sponsor thousands of Syrian refugees over the next three years. The request is part of the United Nations’ response to the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, which will see 100,000 refugees taken in by various countries. Of those, 10,000 people will find new homes in Canada with 6,000 of those taken in under the wings of private sponsorship groups. People can learn what the financial and legal responsibilities of sponsoring someone into Canada are at an upcoming refugee sponsorship forum hosted by the the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society and the Bethlehem Retreat Centre. “To have speakers in the know provide accurate information about what’s involved in sponsoring,” said Nannette Leather, multicultural society executive director. The forum will feature special presentations by representatives from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program, the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. Resettlement Assistance Program. Those attending will also learn how to form private sponsorship groups. Leather said organizers wanted to give plenty of advance notice about the forum to give people time to seriously consider if this is something they want to do before attending. “There is quite a process involved and definitely a legal and financial responsibility, so it’s the type of thing you don’t enter into without some thought process behind it, but a lot of people, at the same time, don’t know what’s involved and would be very interested to learn what’s involved,” Leather said. The forum happens at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre at 2371 Arbot Rd., April 25, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee for registration, which is limited to two people per group, is $15 per person, which includes a hot lunch. To register online, please visit www.cvims.org. Attending the event does not commit attendees to refugee sponsorship.

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Maurice Donn Publisher Melissa Fryer Managing Editor Sean McCue Advertising Manager

OPINION

www.nanaimobulletin.com The Nanaimo News Bulletin is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press Ltd., 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7. Phone 250753-3707, fax 250-753-0788, classifieds 250-3103535. The News Bulletin is distributed to 33,372 households from Cedar to Nanoose.

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Consumers fear liquor price hike For those who drink responsibly, the opening up of B.C.’s liquor policies can only be a good thing. From Sunday openings at B.C. government liquor stores to the convenience of B.C. wine availability at grocery stores, buying booze will become more convenient. But competitive pricing will also be necessary in this new environment. The government has already promised to level the playing field with wholesale pricing so private liquor stores will no longer be at a disadvantage. It will be up to consumers to determine where they get the most bang for their buck and for the first little while, it’s going to take some comparison shopping. Many fear this switch to a new wholesale pricing system will hike prices of more expensive hooch. Others worry that if the government eliminates tax-in display prices, as it has promised to do to save costs, consumers will end up paying more if the shelf price isn’t lowered to accommodate the change. Meanwhile, private liquor stores, which already have tax-in pricing, aren’t likely to bring their system in line with the government liquor stores and so it will be up to consumers to see where they get the most value. As for private liquor stores, will there be lower shelf prices with the promised harmonizing of alcohol prices they get from the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch? Typically, private stores charge a bit more for booze, because they’ve been paying more to obtain it, but consumers will want to see if private retailers are passing any savings on to customers. Booze revenue provides a hefty sum of cash to government coffers – as much as $4.3 billion, according to the B.C. Government Employees Union, which represents government liquor store workers. The goal should be responsible alcohol consumption, convenience and competitive pricing to benefit the consumer as well as a revenue stream that keeps both government and private liquor stores strong. 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.

Go ahead, look, and be breast cancer aware Boobies Make Me Smile – wouldn’t advise doing it at work Those were the words on a unless you’re writing a column sticker I saw the other day. about it) Boobies Make Me Smile The sticker was stuck on a is a breast cancer awareness T-shirt of a young lass, working campaign, which is connected to at a local commercial business. an American mall retail lifestyle I looked. And then I realized I store that serves a young was looking. It was one of those demographic, and self-identifies completely-clueless-as-to-whatas “irreverent.” to-do-now man-moments. As Yes, indeed. It got my a standard rule, a attention. guy ought not to be Hardly anyone ON looking there. Eyes up, could be unaware of POINT mister! cancer these days. Andrew Holota But she obviously And maybe that’s why Black Press put the sticker there, some people feel the and it had a message topic needs a fresher, that one just had to different dialogue, read. Which meant I even one that may be was supposed to look. a bit uncomfortable. Right? But the facts don’t I stopped looking. change: And then I thought, According to the should I inquire as Canadian Breast to what this is about? There Cancer Foundation, breast was some very small print on cancer continues to be the most the sticker, which may have common cancer diagnosis in explained what this all meant. women in Canada over the age But then I’d have to look again. of 20 and the second leading Closely. That absolutely could cause of cancer deaths in not be good. Canadian women, after lung I decided I could not ask, cancer. because that would make it In 2014, it was estimated that obvious I was looking at her 24,400 women and 210 men in boobies. Which according to the Canada will be diagnosed with sticker, make her smile. breast cancer, and that 5,000 I completed my transaction, women and 60 men will die from and left in unadulterated the disease. confusion. One in nine women in Canada Anyway, as I later confirmed is expected to develop breast with some internet research (go cancer during her lifetime (by ahead, check it yourself, but the age of 90). careful how you Google it, and I One in four cancers diagnosed

in women in Canada are breast cancer. One in 30 women in Canada will die from breast cancer. In Canada, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 88 per cent; breast cancer mortality rates have decreased by 43 per cent since the peak in 1986. Breast cancers in younger women who are pre-menopausal are often more aggressive, move quickly to advanced stages, and are less responsive to treatment than those that are found in older women. The most effective way to detect breast cancer earlier in average-risk women is regular mammography screening, and personal breast awareness. Women aged 40 to 79 are encouraged to have a routine screen every two years. While breast cancer is more prevalent in older women, it doesn’t mean you’re safe if you’re under 40, or 30, or even 20. For more information, visit bccancer.bc.ca, cbcf.org and bccancerfoundation.com. Of course, you can and should talk to your doc, as well. To the young lady who had the courage to wear that sticker, especially where she did, thanks for making people more aware of breast health. You made us look. ◆ Andrew Holota is the editor of the Abbotsford News.

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LETTERS

B.C. Ferries needs to correct course To the Editor,

Re: Transport plan misses boat, Editorial, March 19. Your editorial hit the nail squarely on the head. There is no vision for the future of B.C Ferries. When the new corporation was created in 2002, away from the arms of the provincial cabinet, a contract was signed which clearly described the functions of the new LETTERS poLicy: Letters corporation. None should be no longer of it included the than 250 words and creation of new will be edited. Include routes or incenyour address and phone tives to improve number (they won’t be the system. It was published). a description of MaiL: 777 Poplar St., what was in place Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2H7 at the time and E-MaiL: editor@ how to service nanaimobulletin.com and subsidize the routes. What we have is a dry, restrictive, unimaginative and archaic contractual agreement producing a disservice to Vancouver Island and the province. There is a better vision. How about a 50-minute crossing between Vancouver Airport and Vancouver Island? Here is the package: a terminal at the airport on Iona Island, a terminal on Gabriola Island, and infrastructures to service those terminals. The positives: half the distance between the present closest terminals, reduction in fares, added service – this would become the main crossing for both vehicles and passengers, an enormous economic boom for Nanaimo, a reduction to greenhouse gases as it would favor foot passengers, access to Vancouver Airport, access to the Canada Line and TransLink web. Where are the negatives? I strongly believe that our political leaders should wake up and start looking at what is best for us individuals, our families, small businesses and our communities.

Andre Lemieux past chairman Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

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Bill C-51 meant to divide Canadians To the Editor,

Re: Anti-terrorism act will lead to atmosphere of fear in Canada, Letters, March 26. Those who would insist on questioning the purported efficacy of Bill C-51 are missing the point of that latest bit of Parliament Hill Vogon poetry -- part of a siren song collection aiming to animate Canada’s baser instincts, the polarization of public sentiments to further sate the base and divisive political aspirations of a government which fully understands the electoral empowerment that can arise from a ‘devotional’ attention to the inherent shortcomings of single-member plurality. David S. Dunaway South Wellington

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Re: Anti-terrorism act will lead to atmosphere of fear in Canada, Letters, March 26. The essence of any paranoia is a conviction that a threat

is real and to devoting any resources to assuaging that potential threat whether it is real or imagined (or industriously circulated), no matter what evidence to the contrary, evidence any such person or persons (or cybernetic-industrial social organs or instruments) are expert at never even hearing about, and no matter what the cost to critical human and social faculties and agencies. Indeed, any democratic society thrives upon nothing else, poised to pounce, upon the very least provocation, upon whatever the next in an veritably endless succession of chimerical wildebeests so industrially conjured by the fertile imagination of centuries of chronic distress from a society so religiously and scientifically kept poised on a perpetual brink of near collapse.

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Body appreciation is harmless and body shaming is wrong. There are those who would judge another’s chosen profession in the entertainment field of burlesque. Burlesque is an art: it celebrates the beauty of the human body – without discrimination. The word itself means satire or

lampoon and in this context it’s a spoof on striptease – without full exposure. These gals and guys work tirelessly with sets, routines, costumes, makeup, choreography and sound. They do all of this so we can be entertained by their passion to basically perform a song and dance in their underwear – it’s an act.

This genre is pure entertainment: cheeky, maybe, or racy for some, but harmless, and far from wrong. Those who would berate burlesque performers need to look in the mirror and see if they can love their body at all. If not, I recommend a burlesque show over years of therapy.

Re: City seeks talks regarding dams, March 12. While not everyone in Nanaimo is as passionate about the status of the Colliery dams as some, everyone in Nanaimo should be worried about what is going on at city hall. Threats of personal liability for council members seems to be the order du jour and the mayor and some on council lack the leadership to see beyond the scare tactic. If the council cannot

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rance. The threat of liability for city council pertaining to the Colliery dams is based on the perception that the dams will fail when in fact, new information indicates that is an unlikely event. City staff are hired to carry out directives from a council that is supposed to represent the people’s will. This is clearly not what is happening today at city hall.

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SCOTT SHEA plays at the Vault Café on April 11.

friends that I know and grew up with back in Toronto and they have all moved out to Nanaimo so I am looking forward to seeing them,” he said. BY NICHOLAS PESCOD Shea grew up in Aurora, THE NEWS BULLETIN Ont., and became involved in music at an When singer-songwriter early age thanks in part Scott Shea went on a to his father, Red Shea, spiritual trip to the other who was an influential side of the globe, he got guitarist and is best more than he bargained known for his work with for. Gordon Lightfoot and Ian “I broke my foot in Tyson. Thailand in the jungle. “They used to call me I had to walk for three Hollywood back in high days with a busted foot school,” Shea said. “I was with bamboo crutches always singing and humand I had blisters under ming and making up little my arms,” Shea recalled. tunes and limericks all “I got heat stroke in India the time. It just seemed and almost died. I got to be what I loved to do.” shot at in Cambodia. Shea said despite There was tons of stuff father’s reputation, he that happened.” wanted to discover the Despite all the trouble, guitar on his own. Shea’s eight-month global “I wanted my dad to journey had a profound teach me, but I didn’t,” impact on his life. he said. “I didn’t like the “It was life changing. idea of my dad teaching I felt really moved,” he me. I liked the idea of said. “It gave me a differme doing it on my own, ent handle for living in which is kind of the way Canada and what potenhe has always been.” tials we have.” As a teenager, Shea met In the years following and fell in love with a girl Shea has been realizing while skiing in Vermont. his potential as a musiThe two quickly became cian. an item and On April he moved 11, Shea to Goshen, will be N.Y. to live performwith her. ing at the “I ended Vault Café. up doing a His stop bunch of in the Harlandscapbour City ing with her is part of father and a tour that then on the will see weekends PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Shea play we would Scott Shea’s debut solo all go down to crowds record, Let It Storm, was to Ocean in British released in 2014. Columbia, Grove [N.J.] Ontario, and Asbury Quebec and the MariPark [N.J.].” times. It was during those “I’ve got a group of trips to the Garden State

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Scott Shea will begin his tour on April 9 in Ucluelet and conclude it in Halifax on May 14, with a stop in Nanaimo April 11.

that Shea would bring his guitar and busk along the boardwalks. “It was most cover tunes ... but I was playing some of my original stuff,” he said. “You’re kind of young and naïve thinking that you’re going to get discovered when you’re out there jamming away.” After nearly a year of living in New York the two broke up and Shea returned to Canada, where he formed a band called The Sheas with his brother. “My dad taught my brother and he was so good that having him on board just made me look

better,” he said. Shea said that his father, who died in 2008, never pressured him into music and actually discouraged him from pursing a career in the industry. “As a matter of fact it was the complete opposite. He loves music but he hated the music business. He couldn’t stand it. He didn’t like the way it was run and he thought it was very dishonest,” Shea said. “He didn’t put a lot of emphasis on us to do music. He knew that is what I wanted to do but he didn’t go out of his way to help in any way.” During The Sheas’ life

span they would release an album called Zero to One and opened for Big Sugar and Blue Rodeo. “You know, of course, as brothers, things kind of went sour and my wife got pregnant and I had to find a real job,” he said. After taking time off from the music industry to work and travel the world, Shea decided to get back to performing live shows and doing what he loves. “Writing songs is just something I do,” Shea said. “I can’t think of anything else I want to do.” Last year Shea released his first solo record, Let it Storm, which was

recorded at Arlyn Studios in Texas and was produced by Gordie Johnson. He said the record has a Gordon Lightfoot feel to it simply because of his father’s influence on him. “I have that Lightfoot sound because I know my dad was responsible for a lot of it. I think that being his son I think that is in me and I can’t help it,” Shea said. “The last thing I want to do is be my father.” Scott Shea performs at the Vault Café at 8 p.m. on April 11. For more information visit www. scottsheasongs.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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DEREK EDWARDS performs at the Port Theatre on April 16. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN

Veteran comedian Derek Edwards will be returning the Harbour City later this month. On April 16, Edwards will be performing his stand up comedy routine, Baloney and Wine at the Port Theatre at 7:30 p.m. “I’ve been there [Port Theatre] before,” Edwards said. “It was a very receptive crowd and a nice group too.” Edwards stop in Nanaimo is part of a lengthy cross-Canada tour that began in Summerside, P.E.I. earlier this month. Edwards’s routine will see him talk about the quirks of human behavior. “It’s hard to put categorical assignments to thing,” he said. “It is whimsical. I don’t have enough gravitas to change your life so it’s all going to be jokes.” The veteran comedian said Baloney and Wine will make people laugh but is not politically heavy. “It’s hard to get people on board with extended chatter about the defence minister,” he said. Edwards began his comedy career in 1988 and has since become two-time Gemini nominee.

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Upcoming glass art show will raise money for local charity A group of artists will be gathering this weekend for a good cause. On Saturday (April 4), the Island Glass Artists will be gathering inside the Shaw Auditorium inside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, where they will be selling their work and raising money for the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. The annual springtime show, which requires a donation to the food bank in order to attend, will feature pieces from 13 studios of the Island Glass Artists, who work

with stained, kiln cast, fused, lampworks, sand-carved, sandblasted, and furnace blown glass. Their work will include everything from window to door panels, lamps, jewelry, vessels, glass sculpture and more. The one-day sale takes place from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at 80 Commercial St. For more information, including a detailed list of participating vendors, please visit www.islandglassart.ca or e-mail contact@ islandglassart.ca.

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Derek Edwards, above, has been doing stand up comedy since 1988.

The Timmins, Ont., native says he got into comedy after realizing he wasn’t a morning person. “I don’t get my legs under me until about 6 p.m.,” he said. “So it was handy for me that if I was going to have to be at some ultimate concentration moment it would be after 8, at least.” Edwards, a Vail International Comedy Competition winner and regular at the Just for Laughs Festival said he enjoys interacting with the crowd. “There is a real joy when you get an interaction going,” Edwards said. “If there is any back and forth exchange with the crowd you really feel this ‘oh hey this might work’ sensation and it is really great.” Edwards performs at the Port Theatre on April 16. Tickets are $42. For more information, please visit www.porttheatre.com or www.derekedwards.com.

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MUSIC AARON JAMES AND THE BLACK WATER performs at Tiger Mountain, 7221 Lantzville Rd., on March 28. RAINWOOD STEEL performs at the Well Pub on March 28 at 9 p.m. JESS MOSKALUKE performs with Chad Brownlee and Bobby Wills at Arbutus Meadows, 1515 East Island Hwy. on April 4 at 7 p.m. Call 250-9511378.

ISOBEL TRIGGER performs at Tiger Mountain, 7221 Lantzville Rd., on April 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. SWOLLEN MEMBERS performs at the Queen’s on April 8 at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 250-754-6751. SCOTT SHEA performs at the Vault Café on Wallace Street on April 11 at 8 p.m.

ALYSSA BAKER performs at Smoke N’ Water, 1600 Stroulger Rd. at Nanoose Bay on April 12. MIKE EDEL performs at the Buzz Coffee House on April 12. THE RECKLESS HEROES perform at the Cambie on April 12. HARRY MANX performs at the Port Theatre on April 25. APPLECAT performs at the Globe on May 2 at 10 p.m. WE ARE THE CITY performs with Gold and Shadow and the Wild Romantics at the Port Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 250754-8550 for tickets.

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THE COMIC STRIPPERS perform at the Port Theatre on March 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 or $30 for a group of six or more. For more information, including ticket purchases, please call 250-754-8550.

DAY OF DRUM takes place at the Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd., on April 26 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and features Mike Johnston, Gary Grace, Mike Michalkow and others. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Children under 5 are free. For information and tickets call 250753-5331.

DANCE UPPER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL DANCE GALA takes place at the Port Theatre on April 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14.50. For more information, including ticket purchases, please call 250-754-8550 or you can visit www.porttheatre.com.

RED LIGHTS AND ROULETTE runs until May 1 at the Nanaimo Museum. The exhibit looks at the history of prostitution and gambling in Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-7531821.

RATIONING TO RAVISHING runs from May 15 until Aug. 23 at the Nanaimo Museum. The exhibit examines fashion during the 1940s and 1950s. For more information, please call 250-7531821 or visit www. nanaimomuseum.com.

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THE LION THE BEAR THE FOX perform at the Royal Bank Plaza at Vancouver Island University on April 9 at 11:30 a.m. The event is free.

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Community figure honoured I ARLENE BLUNDELL will be recognized for her community work by the City of Nanaimo.

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Gabriola singer releases new album Tennessean-turned-Gabriolan Victor Anthony released his newest record last week. The album, titled Mystery Loves Company, is the fourth record from the Americana-roots singer-songwriter and includes 15 songs. Anthony was born in Tennessee and moved to British Columbia with his wife roughly eight years ago. For information about the record, please visit bit.ly/19bG7Pd.

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For more than three decades, Arlene Blundell has been an active member within Nanaimo’s theatre community. Since 1979, Blundell has been a central figure with Nanaimo Theatre Group, where she has done everything from serve on the executive board to working backstage. Blundell’s contributions will be recognized by the City of Nanaimo, which will present Blundell with the Honour in Culture Award at the Culture and Heritage Awards on April 9. “I was stunned,” Blundell said. “Gobsmacked I think they say. I was very surprised and pleased, of course, and thrilled.” Blundell was raised in Nanaimo and attended Woodlands Secondary as well as John Shaw High School. After graduation

Blundell moved away, but returned in 1979 and soon became involved with the Nanaimo Theatre Group and other organizations such as the Altrusa Club. “I feel if you’re a member of an organization you have to play a part. You have to be active or else there is not much point in being a member and not doing anything.” Blundell says the theatre scene in the city has grown significantly since she became involved. “There are so many more theatre groups and performing arts groups and dance and everything,” she said. The Nanaimo native has also been involved with the Nanaimo Toy Drive, 2007 B.C. Senior Games and most recently the director of ceremony for the 2014 B.C. Summer Games.

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“We had a great team,” she said. “The one thing that [the Games] reinforced is that we need a community outdoor stage and that is one thing I am working on with the Games’ legacy fund.”

Blundell will be honoured by the City of Nanaimo on April 9 at the Port Theatre in a ceremony at 7 p.m. The free event requires reservations, please visit www. porttheatre.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Toupie Ham Half 6.59 per kg

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Look for a new “Lucky Day” item on the QF app this April 1st! • All QF Stores open until 6pm Easter Sunday & regular hours Good Friday and Easter Monday Kraft

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MacLaren’s

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Fraser Valley

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for

120-129gr

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414ml or 475ml

226-250gr

7

2$ for

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5

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6

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3

99

Molson

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275gr or 600gr

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Uncle Ben’s

Cranberry Sauce

for

5

Toblerone

943gr

200gr

12

3

99

Kinder

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2lt

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99

E.D. Smith

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540ml

255-397gr

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4

99

3

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99

for

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110gr or 3x20gr

2

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99

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500-750ml

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99

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for

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5

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5

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2

99

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Slice Cream Ice Cream

for

99

99

Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices

Chapman’s

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77 920gr

Chocolate Easter Daffodil

100gr

2

Uncle Ben’s

Selected, 341-398ml

Lindt

99

Classiques Recipe Rice Selections

Vegetables

120gr

3$

5

99

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348ml

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99

5

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99

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3$

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3

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99

Green Giant

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99

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Selected, 454gr

600gr

99

Chapman’s

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10

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5

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4$ for

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3$ for

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Look for a new “Lucky Day” item on the QF app this April 1st! • All QF Stores open until 6pm Easter Sunday & regular hours Good Friday and Easter Monday Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Armstrong

250gr

Cheese 600gr

7

MacLaren’s

77

Fraser Valley

Mayonnaise

for

120-129gr

3

3 Kraft

Kraft

Green Giant

414ml or 475ml

226-250gr

7

2$ for

for

5

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Mott’s

6

Cashews or Dry Roasted Peanuts

Exel 0.5% Alcohol Beer

Planters

Clamato Juice

1.89lt

99

3

99

Molson

12x355ml

Nestle

275gr or 600gr

Aero Bunny or Smarties Friends

Uncle Ben’s

Cranberry Sauce

for

5

Toblerone

943gr

200gr

12

3

99

Kinder

Ice Cream Sundae

2lt

1.5lt

1lt

7

99

E.D. Smith

Tenderflake

540ml

255-397gr

E.D. Smith

Pure Pumpkin

Shells

Pie Filling

4

99

3

2$

796ml

3 Dad’s

99

for

Christie

Loacker

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Quadratini Bite Size Wafers

535-550gr

Selected, 175-454gr

250gr

Easter Chocolate Selected, 185-230gr

110gr or 3x20gr

2

Bick’s

Premium Pickles

1lt

3

99

Bick’s

McCormick

Pickled Beets

International Sauce or Gravy Mix

500-750ml

1lt

99

Dole

for

Club House

Knorr

Gravy or Yorkshire Pudding Mix

Pineapple 398ml

30-56gr

for

5

Quality Foods an Island Original

5

4$ for

5

3$ for

5

2$ for

2

99

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2$ for

5

3$ for

5

2$

2

99

2

99

Simply Broth 900ml

21-45gr

170-180gr

4$

5

2$

2

99

Cookies

Hershey or Reese

Mini or Milk Chocolate Egg

2

Bick’s

Frozen Yogurt

Slice Cream Ice Cream

for

99

99

Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices

Chapman’s

Chapman’s

Chapman’s

77 920gr

Chocolate Easter Daffodil

100gr

2

Uncle Ben’s

Selected, 341-398ml

Lindt

99

Classiques Recipe Rice Selections

Vegetables

120gr

3$

5

99

LICABL PP

Green Giant

Stuff’n Such Stuffing

348ml

PLUS A

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Ocean Spray

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99

EES EF

2

99

5

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Lindor Mini Easter Eggs

60-100gr

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2lt

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per 100gr

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Children's Art Contest

Draw and Colour a way you can help our earth. Ages 2-12 The winner’s picture willget be published on our facebook page You could your picture Drop off your finished creation at your Quality Foods store by April 19

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Bakery White or Whole Wheat Crusty or Dinner Buns

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Chelsea or Raisin Bread

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Chocolate Eclairs

Sara’s

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Housewares

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Farmer’s Market

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Inbrief Planting grant provides shade

Free tax help provided Free volunteer income tax preparation clinics are being offered to eligible Canadians until the end of April through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. In Nanaimo volunteers with the Salvation Army and Volunteer Nanaimo are offering help with filing taxes and tax filing clinics for voluntary donations. For more information please visit www.cra. gc.ca/volunteer.

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city scene

Nanaimo’s Hawthorne Park will offer more cover for shade-seekers thanks to a new treeplanting grant. The City of Nanaimo is one of 22 winners from across Canada to get money from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Tree Canada, as part of the TD Green Streets program. The $13,300 grant will go toward planting more than 50 trees of differing sizes and species at Hawthorne Park, providing more shade near the space’s new playground and contributing to the overall urban forest and park ecology of the neighbourhood, a press release says. Hawthorne Park is a 1.5-hectare neighbourhood green space near Wakesiah Road.

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Crafty contribution Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors Crafty Workers raised $500 for Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank by knitting sweaters, slippers, blankets and more. In six years, the group raised more than $16,000 for community groups. From left: Inge von Stackelberg, Irene Walker, Dina Agboatswala, Sharron Scammel, Vi Windley, Anne Cawthra and Marian Smith.

New master’s degree offered

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STUDeNTS CAN study in GIS program.

Students can now map their futures in a growing in-demand field through Vancouver Island University’s newest master’s program. VIU received approval from B.C.’s Ministry of Advanced Education and the provincial Degree Quality Assessment Board to offer a two-year Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications program starting in September 2015. “We’re recruiting students for

30th Annual

this exciting new who have comprogram,” says GIS pleted GIS programs faculty member at VIU and other Michael Govorov. institutions. The The master’s promaster’s program gram is tied to the is also open to stuuniversity’s existing dents who ahold a diploma program in bachelor’s degree GIS Applications. from a recognized According to facuniversity in any ulty, there is a high discipline, and meet demand for trained certain admission GIS specialists with criteria. For more, companies in B.C., please contact Canada and around Govorov at michael. the world. Gradugovorov@viu.ca or ates of the new mas- 250.753.3245, extenter’s program will be sion 2729. well-positioned to seek advanced positions as senior conOctober 13 – December 15, 2004 sultants, analysts or VANCOUVER – LOWER MAINLAND October 13 –ISLAND December 15, 2004 managers. Ferry schedules are subject to change without notice. In development VANCOUVER ISLAND NANAIMO – LOWER MAINLAND NANAIMO (DEPARTURE BAY)(DUKE POINT) since 2008, the HORSESHOE BAY toare TSAWWASSEN subject to change Leave Departure Bay without notice. new master’s pro- Ferry schedules Dec. 28, 2014 2015 pm 12:30- Mar pm 31,7:00 6:30 am gram will provide 9:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:30 am Leave Tsawwassen 5:00 pm 10:30 am 1 enhanced technical NANAIMO 5:15am 3:15pm (DEPARTURE BAY)Leave Horseshoe Bay 2 3 skills for students 7:00 pm 12:30 pm 6:30 am 7:45am 5:45pm HORSESHOE BAY 9:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:30 am 10:15am 8:15pm3 5:00 pm 10:30 am Leave Departure Bay 12:45pm 10:45pm3 7:00 pm 12:30 pmPoint 6:30 amNANAIMO Leave Duke (DUKE POINT)TSAWWASSEN 13:00 pm 8:30 am 5:15am 3:15pm9:00 pm Leave Duke Point 2 3 10:30 am 7:45am 5:45pm 8:15 pm 12:45 pm pm 5:15 am 5:00

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April 9th - 12th - Country Club Centre ★ Come see the many models on display ★ Bring the kids to play with our new fleet of boats (if Dad’s good, we may let him play too!) ★ Vote for your favourite model! No entry fee to exhibit your model, a small fee for models to be judged. For more information Call 250-756-4338

7:00 pm 9:00 pm

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Leave Horseshoe Bay For schedule and fare information NANAIMO (DUKE POINT)or to make a reservation: 6:30am 3:00pm *BCF TSAWWASSEN 8:30am 5:00pm 1-888-BC FERRY • www.bcferries.com Leave Duke Point 10:30am 7:00pm ●5:15 am 12:30pm 9:00pm 8:15 pm 12:45 pm ●7:45 Leave 10:45 pm 3:15 pm Bay am Departure 5:45 3:00pm pm 10:15 am6:30am 8:30am 5:00pm Leave Tsawwassen 10:30am 7:00pm ●5:15 am 12:30pm 8:15 pm 12:45 9:00pm pm ●7:45 am 10:45 pm 3:15 pm For information contact: 5:45 pm 10:15 am1-888-BC-FERRY (Telus or Rogers cellular networks)

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Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here. Produced by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available both online and in print. Published every two years as the go-to guide for all non-salmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in British Columbia, the synopsis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the province. “The Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regulations and management practices the province uses to ensure that freshwater fishing

remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province,” says Stephen MacIver, policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Inside the 100-page publication, find provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative feature articles, plus fish identification photos, definitions and more. Find the 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ fish Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C. – Black Press

STORE YOUR EXTRA TIRES AT KAL’S TIRE LODGE. Receive a FREE set of wiper blades when you store your tires with us.* Kal Tire 6590 Island Hwy N Nanaimo, BC 250-390-4211

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District of Lantzville Incorporated June 2003

INVITATION TO TENDER FERNMAR ROAD WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT Signed Tenders marked “Tender for District of Lantzville, Fernmar Road Watermain Replacement” will be received at the office of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd, PO Box 790, 194 Memorial Avenue, Parksville, BC V9P 2G8, up to 2:00 pm local time, on Thursday, April 9, 2015, after which time they will be opened in public. The work includes the supply of all materials, labour, and equipment to install: • Contract 1A - Approximately 330 m of 200 mm dia. watermain on Fernmar Road between Harwood Road and Clark Crescent, with appurtenances. • Contract 1B – Two valve cluster replacements on Harwood Road at Clark Crescent and at Andrea Crescent. Tender documents will be available at the office of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., 194 Memorial Avenue, Parksville, BC, after 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on payment of $100.00 plus GST per set. This payment is non-refundable. Cheques should be made payable to Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd. Technical enquiries regarding the project shall be directed to Kevin Dougan, EIT, of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., by email at kdougan@koers-eng.com or telephone 250.248.3151. Award of the contract is subject to sufficient budget funds being available for the project. The proposed project superintendent, subcontractors, schedule of completion, size of workforce, proposed equipment, previous experience, and submission of suitable references from other municipalities on other similar sized projects will all be considered in review and acceptance of the tender. Tenders must be accompanied by the specified Bid Bond, payable to the District of Lantzville. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The District of Lantzville reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interests of the District, as detailed in this invitation and the tender documents. Tenders not conforming to the specified requirements may be returned to the Tenderer without consideration. Fred Spears, Director of Public Works District of Lantzville

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Embrace an active outdoor lifestyle Blue skies and warm weather entice people to enjoy the great outdoors. For many people, few things are more enjoyable than soaking up some rays and breathing in some fresh air. Moderate temperatures help make many outdoor activities that much more enjoyable. But even if the weather isn’t perfect, individuals can make the best of the situation and still get out of the house. As the seasons of warm weather re-

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turn, those itching to get outside can explore these entertaining outdoor activities.

Hiking Thousands of miles of hiking trails crisscross North America. These trails include rough and rugged paths blazed across natural areas and long-distance trails that stretch over portions of the country. From the Appalachian Trail in the East to the Bigfoot Trail in the west, hikers and nature enthusiasts have plenty of trails to tread. Hiking is a great outdoor activity in part because it can be enjoyed by people of any age and just about any fitness level. Hikers can work up from relatively short and flat trails to more intense vertical and varied hikes. Local parks, government preserves and rural areas offer plenty of places to walk and hike. Biking Biking is another outdoor activity ideal for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Once you’ve learned to ride a bicycle, that ability stays with you, whether you ride a bike each day or haven’t taken one for a spin in years. Many towns and cities across the country have become much more bike-friendly in recent years, clear-

ing space for biking paths and lanes even in the busiest metropolitan areas. And mountain bikers still have plenty of trails to traverse as well.

Horseback riding Nature takes on an entirely different look when you are atop a horse. Horseback riding isn’t just for country folk or cowboys, and it can be a great workout as well as a recreational retreat. It takes balance, strong legs and quick reflexes to stay in a saddle. Those interested in horseback rid-

ing should visit a stable or riding academy nearby. You likely do not need to own a horse of your own, as riding schools and stables will have animals you can work with. These are just a few of the many outdoor activities people can enjoy when the weather warms up. Try taking exercise routines outdoors, such as running on a path instead of the treadmill. Swimming, walking, gardening, and sports activities are other fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

NLBC Gold Medalists depart for International Disabled Athletes Games in New Zealand and express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the fundraising campaign enabling them to fulfill on opportunity of a lifetime.

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Marie’s friends and family are Relaying because Marie has cancer.

WHO WILL YOU RELAY FOR?

Accept the baton, join a Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life event. As a survivor it is free to participate in the Survivor Celebration Dinner at 5:30 pm and to walk the Victory Lap at 7 pm. For more information or to register visit relayforlife.ca/nanaimo or call 250-668-6794.

Nanaimo Relay For Life June 12 – 13, 2015 • 7 pm – 7 am Rotary Bowl Track, Nanaimo BC Accept the baton. Register at relayforlife.ca

Kids Summer Bike Camp - XploreSportz

XploreSportz Summer Day Camps XploreSportz gives kids the opportunity to try many different types of sports in a FUN, active day camp setting.

July 20 - 24, 2015 August 17 - 21, 2015 9am - 4pm $165 / child Ages 7-12 To Register Email: CEdwards@pacificsport.com or call 250-740-6572

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We’re Looking To Bowl You Over! OPEN HOUSE

The sport of Bowls, usually looked upon as an older person’s game, is changing as a younger demographic has been hitting the greens across North America. NLBC will launch a Spring Inaugural Youth Program targeting schools, Parks and Recreation camps, other youth groups and interested individuals between the ages of 8 - 18 years.

Earth Day Sunday, April 26th, 1-4 pm

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How to enjoy this year’s staycation Recovery from the recession that began in 2008 has sparked renewed interest in vacation travel. Resort bookings are up, and millions will enjoy exotic vacations in the months to come. While discretionary spending is increasing, some individuals and families continue to take a conservative approach to their finances, and that approach extends to how they spend their time off. Many are still embracing “staycations,” in which families forgo travel in favor of staying home. Staycations may not be as exotic as trips abroad, but there are several ways that families can make their staycations enjoyable and memorable. • Invest in your home or lifestyle.

• Become a tourist in your hometown. • Look for hidden gems. Some local businesses may be willing to open up for “behind the scenes” tours if you ask. • Splurge on a show or sporting event. • Dine out a few nights. • Read the newspaper or community bulletin. Chances are you can find a number of entertaining and low-cost activities sponsored by your town or other organizations close to home. • Turn off electronics. Take a break from some of your devices during your staycation. By doing so, you will be less likely to fall into your daily habits and more likely to make the most of your time to rest and relax.

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Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and 26th, 2015 Noon-2:00pm At the Kin Outdoor Pool at Bowen Park

THE SEASON STARTS ON MON., MAY 4TH! *Please bring care card, birth certificate, cheque book, swimmer and swim suit for a short swimming assessment. All swimmers must be able to swim the width of the pool without assistance of any kind.

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In Loving Memory of Margret Wakelem April 2, 1926 ~ March 30, 2013

We cried when you passed away, We still cry today. Although we love you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, A beautiful smile at rest. God broke our heart to prove, He only takes the best. We love you with all our hearts, and miss you beyond words. Your Loving Husband Walter, Sandra & Hugh, Alf, Deanna, Jody & Jack, Kyden, Cassy, North & Martin, Rory & Family.

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William Ernest Mile (Bill) 1941-2015

Bill, 73, of Nanaimo passed away Monday March 23, 2015 with his family by his side. Bill was on a long journey with Dementia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna, son Kim (Jennifer), daughter Lori Harabalja (Tony), Julie Roberge (Brian), 3 sisters as well as nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and many friends. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society.

CARROLL, Adda Lou Elizabeth (nee Collings) July 1938 - March 2015 With much sadness we announce Adda Lou passed away suddenly in Nanaimo Hospital after very brief illness with husband and sister-in-law Sandra at her side on March 20, 2015 Adda Lou, born in Kamloops B.C., held her proudest job of keeping the family running on all cylinders, throughout the thick and thin that life offered. She worked in the greeting card business for many years after the children grew up, and she was an honourable and proud member, including Queen, of the Red Hat Organization. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Audrey Collings, Daughter Linda Marie Whitta, Son John Langridge, Brother Wallace Collings. She is survived by her loving Husband Ray, of over 55 years; Son’s Raymond (Gerri) and Robert; Grand Children Emily and Abby Carroll; Brothers Bill (Joan), Donald (Sibylle), Sister-in-law Adele Collings, Sisterin-law Sandra (Tom Jones). Other nieces and nephews and special friend Gudi and her other RED HAT Friends. No service by request. No Flowers a donation to a Charity of Choice . Special Thanks to Dr. A Kaban , Dr. Patterson, and the ICU staff. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca A RED HATTER FOREVER Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

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John Lussier March 24, 1932 ~ March 29, 2001 Family Chain We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Author: Ron Tranmer

Love Always and Forever from your Loving Wife Bev, Karen and George, Karmen, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

REGINALD A. IRVING

April 30, 1946 - March 19, 2015 It is with love and sadness that the family announces the passing of Reg Irving on March 19, 2015 at the age of 68. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Pat; his daughters Dawn Millen and Kim Aronec (Scott) and son Todd Irving (Karen); grandchildren Sarah, Beth, Amanda, Katelyn, Hailey and Tyler; by his brother Dale Irving (Barb) and his sister Donna Rodgers (Blair). He is also survived by his sister in-law Lynn Hitchen (Albert), brother in-laws David Cawley and Donald Cawley (Susan) and many nieces and nephews. Reg was predeceased by his parents Reg and Ellen and his brother Dennis. Born and raised in Nanaimo, Reg spent many years working in the Forestry Industry. After retiring from Western Forest Products in 2008, Reg spent his time camping, golfing, fishing and playing sports action with Scott. Reg was a loving, gracious family man who will be missed and never forgotten by all who knew and loved him. Thank you to the staff in the ICU, Dr. Houghton and special thank you to Dr. Nicole Baur for her care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation (Intensive Care Unit) in the memory of Reg. There will be no service or memorial at Reg’s request. To leave a condolence please visit: www.earthsoption.com.

CASE, Raymond James Oliver February 25, 1945 – March 18, 2015 Ray passed away unexpectedly at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. He was predeceased by his father, Ray, mother, Ada, and brother, Tom. He is survived by his loving daughter, Tisha (Richard); sister, Pat (Rick); brother, Rod (Shawna); former wife, Leanne; and dear friend and former wife Rose (George); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Raymond lived his dash to the fullest. He was a father, brother, husband, golfer, dart player, lawn bowler, truck driver and friend. Whatever Raymond did, he did to the fullest, mentoring and encouraging others to follow his passions. He was a humorous man, bringing laughter and smiles to those lucky enough to be around him. Never one to wish a lot of fuss to be brought, Raymond was cremated and a private Celebration of his Life will follow. The family gratefully declines flowers. If so desired, please consider making a donation to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation – Palliative Care Unit. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the sudden passing of my father, John Anthony Lee. John passed away suddenly on Monday, March 9, 2015. He was an amazing dad ... He was my rock. He was a loving & caring and supportive grandfather to his 3 grandchildren... Tanner & Cameron and Cody. He was a respected friend to his son in law Geoff Linn and he was a very close friend & confidant to his ex wife Ann Stone. Friday afternoons with the grandchildren will never be the same. He will also be missed by his best friend & travelling partner Max Johnson. John was a well known & respected realtor in Nanaimo for 33 years. He started his career with Block Bros then made the move to Realty Executives. He was a long time member of the Independent Order of Foresters for 30 years. He was also a proud member of the LGBT group in Nanaimo, where he truly found his passion in helping people and made some wonderful friends who will miss him dearly. Dignified & True... Forever Young. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at Pleasant Valley Hall on Saturday April 4th from 1-4. Sincerely, the ones he lived for ... loved and laughed with.

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NO. 74364 NANAIMO REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL GP CORPORATION PETITIONER AND: KEVIN GEORGE RAY ZOE GIBNEY HANS BONGARTS MELISSA CHAMBERLIN RESPONDENTS ADVERTISEMENT TO: Kevin George Ray and Zoe Gibney TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 17, 2015 an Order was made for service on you of a Petition and supporting Affidavit issued from the Nanaimo Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 74364, by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Petitioner(s), First National Financial GP Corporation, claim(s) the following relief against you; foreclosure or sale of property at 957 Howard Ave. Nanaimo, BC (the “Property�). You must file a Response to Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules, failing which further proceedings, including Judgment, may be taken against you or the Property, without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Nanaimo Registry, at 35 Front Street, Nanaimo, V9R 5J1, copies of the Petition, the supporting Affidavit, and the Order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by First National Financial GP Corp. whose address for this service is: GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON LLP Lawyers P.O. Box 30 Bentall 5 2300 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 2B5

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MANAGEMENT position available in the recycling industry. Excellent salary available to the right person. Email to colrec1996@shaw.ca

CHILDCARE EMPLOYER: N. KINNEBREW Child Care Provider for 2 children, Nanaimo, F/T. 10.30/hr 40hrs/wk per Educ: Secondary school or equiv. Exp: 1yr or more of f/t exp during the past 3 yrs. speak, read and write Eng. Work setting: Private home (live-out) Supervise and care for child, help w/homework, Organize, act. such as games and outings for child, Prepare craft material and assist them to use them, Instruct child in personal hygiene and social dev’t. Read to child. Assume full responsibility for household in absence of the family, Travel w/family on trips and assist w/child. Supervision and housekeeping duties. Take child to and from school and to appts. Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Apply at info@juliescaregiver.ca

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HELP WANTED THE LEMARE Group is accepting applications for experienced gradermen. Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years coastal logging road experience as well as public road works. Resumes to be submitted with covering letter via email at office@lemare.ca or via fax: 250956-4888. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Ladysmith location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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Nanaimo Youth Services Association NYSA is seeking a Part Time Live-In Resident Caretaker, with on-call expectations, for their 14 unit Single Room Occupancy housing - Rowe House. Qualifications: Previous residential maintenance experience an asset. An understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act and knowledge of Crisis Intervention is desirable. Education, training and experience in the Social Service field preferred. Remuneration is $1200.00 (monthly) based on a 25 hour week + $375.00 taxable benefit in lieu of rent. Full benefits upon completion of probationary period. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter on or before April 6, 2015 Attn: Steve Arnett, CEO | C/O Melissa Gus 290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 3A4 Fax (250) 754-8661 email: nysa@nysa.bc.ca Job description can be viewed at our website, www.nysa.bc.ca Anticipated start date ASAP. Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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Clippers win, even record in Round 3 BY GREG SAKAKI

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They’re the new generation of Snuneymuxw basketball, and this year, they’re B.C.’s best. The Snuneymuxw Native Sons won the Junior All-Native Tournament, defeating Syilx 57-53 in Thursday’s final at the Vancouver Island University gym. “It was great,” said Hayden Jeffrey, tournament MVP. “A hometown win, the gym was rocking, so it was fun.” Snuneymuxw trailed most of the game, but by a narrow margin. “We came out in the second half wanting this, with more fire, and there’s going to be no crying this year,” said Paul WyseSeward, one of the coaches. “We overcame and adapted and we prospered in the end.” The Sons moved the ball around and created openings for Jordan Gladstone and Jeffrey to slash to the hoop. Snuneymuxw extended the lead to as much as eight points, but Syilx narrowed the gap to two with 30 seconds left and had a chance at a game-tying or game-winning basket. The Sons made the defensive stop and the gym was so loud, they went and scored a basket in transition not realizing the whistle had gone. “There were so many people here … It was an awesome experience to see everyone going crazy when we won,” said Gary Gladstone, a Sons guard. Jeffrey scored a game-high 24 points and Jordan Gladstone scored 14. Ethan Marsden led Syilx with 13. “It’s the best feeling ever for everybody. Everyone’s happy,” said Charles Gladstone, coach of the Sons. “We won all this for Snuneymuxw people, our people, and ourselves, but the joy was to win for all our fans.” He said his hat’s off to his players “for playing the best they

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Syilx players Summer DeGuevara, left, and Reiley Terbasket can’t wrest the ball away from West Coast Storm player Shakayla Thomas.

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Native Sons basketball player Jordan Gladstone goes for a reverse layup during the final against Syilx at the Junior All-Native Tournament on Thursday afternoon at the Vancouver Island University gym.

could all week.” According to coaches, this was the first time Nanaimo had hosted the Junior All-Native Tournament since 1983, and Snuneymuxw’s boys hadn’t won the title in more than 30 years. “To win here in your home territory, your home village, is something remarkable,” WyseSeward said. “You could hear the atmosphere in here – the adrenalin that you get from the drums, the cheering, the horns,

the screaming, the yelling. It just makes everything more intense and [makes you] want that championship.” In the girls’ final earlier that afternoon, Syilx won its secondstraight JANT crown, defeating Nanaimo’s West Coast Storm 53-38. Syilx’s Madison TerbasketWinser, tournament MVP, led all scorers with 24 points. Olivia Mjaaland was West Coast’s top scorer with 17 points.

Terbasket-Winser said her team is proud to be back-toback champs. “We’re such a small town, people didn’t think we were going to win again this year. It was great.” She said her team enjoyed its experience in Nanaimo. “It was amazing seeing so many people, all my friends from all over B.C., and watching really good basketball,” she said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Clippers lit the lamp against the Chilliwack Chiefs and are right in the thick of things in the round robin. The Clips beat the Chiefs 7-3 on Friday at Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo now has one win and one loss in the third round of the postseason. “It was important to get a win for a gazillion reasons, bouncing back,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “We’re in a short little round robin here. We could not have afforded to lose tonight.” The Clippers got goals from all four lines. Corey Renwick scored two goals and Yanni Kaldis, Cole Maier, Sheldon Rempal, Brendan Shane and Brett Roulston also found the back of the net. Goaltender Guillaume Decelles made 28 saves for the win. For the Chiefs, Brandon Potomak, Jake Hand and Rory Bell were the goal scorers. David Jacobson made 30 saves in defeat. Rempal’s goal was the highlight of the night, as he skated a lap around the attacking zone, threading between opponents and deking out the goalie. But every goal was important in a round robin where goal differential could be a tie-breaking factor.

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“Ever y line was going and we were able to score a few and that comes up big in this round robin,” Rempal said. He said his team brought a “do-or-die” mindset to Friday’s matchup. “We treated it like Game 7, like we should have, because every game’s so key,” said Rempal. The Clippers started the round robin two nights earlier with a 4-1 to the Penticton Vees in the Okanagan. Maier scored a firstperiod goal to give his team the lead, but the Vees scored twice in the second and then got two more in the third. “We moved our feet, we attacked their net,” said Fred Harbinson, coach of the Vees. “I thought we put pucks where we could get to them first. We didn’t let them play a lot of extended minutes in our own end.” The Vees lead the round robin with two wins, as they also defeated the Chiefs

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Corey Renwick keeps the puck away from Chilliwack Chiefs opponent Dennis Cholowski during Friday night’s B.C. Hockey League playoff game at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers won 7-3.

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Nanaimo’s James Scantland won nine gold medals at an international swim meet last month. Scantland, 80, captured 11 medals in all at the Palm Desert Senior Games in California Feb. 12-15. Some of his wins came in the 100-yard freestyle, the 200yard free, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard butterfly.

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Mid-Isle Highlanders celebrate three-peat championship

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U21 SOCCER team wins George Smith Cup in Victoria.

Call it a dynasty. The Mid-Isle Highlanders U21 men won the George Smith Cup on Sunday in Victoria, marking the third year in a row they’ve

won the playoff championship in their division. The Nanaimo- and Ladysmithbased side defeated the Victoria Highlanders 4-2 in the Vancouver Island Soccer League’s U21 final, played at a soggy Royal Athletic Park. Mid-Isle jumped to a 4-0 lead, playing a high-pressure game, keeping the opposition pinned

in its end and finishing scoring opportunities. “We came out aggressive and put the game away early…” said Jordan de Graaf, who was chosen MVP. “It turned into a bit sloppy of a match toward the end, but overall it was a good performance for the boys.” He scored the game’s first

goal, Blaze Roberts tallied a pair and Russell Lederer was Mid-Isle’s other scorer. David Rankin was the winning goalkeeper. De Graaf said the players are close on and off the pitch and have a lot of pride in representing the Mid-Isle Highlanders club that some of them have been part of since the start.

CFLers teach Football 101 for charity Female football players got a chance to score some touchdowns this past weekend. Women’s Football 101 was held Saturday at Merle Logan Field. The fundraiser for KidSport Nanaimo was organized by Catriona Smith and her brother, CFL player Andrew Smith of the Montreal Alouettes. “It’s just kind of an introduction to football,” Catriona Smith said. “A lot of us women are fans of football but don’t really get the opportunity to try it out. This is everybody’s opportunity to do that.” Several CFL players served as guest coaches at the event, including Andrew Harris and Marco Iannuzzi of the B.C. Lions. “It’s great being back…” said Harris, who played junior football with the V.I. Raiders. “A lot of great memories here.”

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So “it’s great” to win a thirdstraight title, he said. “A bunch of us, this is our last year playing in this league, so it was good to be able to finish it off like that.” The team will now turn its attention to April’s B.C. Soccer provincials, a championship that has so far eluded them.

letes cross-train for their other sports. “We’re … able to help youths of all swimming abilities develop a great aerobic base and core strength, while instilling the valuable life skills of commitment and teamwork,” Saunders said. The White Rapids are based out of Bowen Park’s Kin Pool. Registration will be held April 25-26 at the pool from noon-2 p.m. each day. For more information about the club, please visit www. nanaimowhiterapids. ca.

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The first-ever GIN regatta will fire up during this year’s 10th Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. Vancouver Island’s marathon yachting race will mark its 10th edition with a record number of competitors and the inaugural Gulf Islands Nanaimo (GIN) Regatta, set to sail this June. Van Isle 360 happens once every two years and has become “the race” to sail in on the west coast of North America, says owner Jeffrey Motley, who’ll see boats as far as California and New Mexico at this year’s event, including one once owned by American’s Cup competitor Dennis Conner. The race got its start in 1999 with the Ambassador’s Edition, with 14 yachts looping the Island. Between June 6-20, there will be a record 52 boats and around 500 sailors participating in the 10-leg contest which starts and ends in Nanaimo. Racers will make stops on the Island along the way spanning French Creek to Port Hardy, Ucluelet and Victoria. “The race is just one of those amazing events that it’s on the bucket list of everybody,” said Motley, who attri-

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Racers line up at the starting buoy in Nanaimo Harbour for the Van Isle 360 in 2013. The yachting race returns this year with the new Gulf Islands Nanaimo Regatta added to the final leg.

butes the success to host communities and volunteers. The event kicks off in the Harbour City with an anticipated 1,000 people and a Salvation Army pancake breakfast at the M.E. Mills Landing pier. The public can see the racers off and follow their journey on Van Isle 360’s online race tracker (http:// goo.gl/HnMZ9D). It’s an “exceptionally challenging” competition, says Motley, who sees it test the preparation of boats and crew communications and relations. Racers go from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. day after day. “It’s a real marathon of competition,” he said, adding sailors also face currents along the inside passage and it’s

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Transportation plan provides robust system for travellers Nanaimo city council is now deliberating how to keep its tax increase close to the official rate of inflation. Many choices are now being made in terms of what is ultimately most important. Some of the likely casualties are projects that would move the newly adopted Transportation Master Plan into reality. This is a huge mistake. In the end it will cost us all far more. Consider what the

transportation plan will ferry to Vancouver. eventually provide for The plan also promises us: a far more far more dediEnErgy robust public cated cycling transportation and walking solutions system that trails throughIan Gartshore quickly and out the city seamlessly and beyond. delivers pasModern cities sengers from feature more everywhere to sustainable all major shopways of getping areas, the ting around hospital, the because such university, the cities are more ferry terminals, affordable and downtown, seaplanes attractive to businesses and the proposed foot and young adults, and

are more accessible to those who don’t drive – a growing segment of the population. How would this plan save us money? The average motor vehicle currently costs about $800 per month in gas, insurance, licensing, leasing or loan payments and depreciation. This doesn’t include the cost of traffic violation tickets and accidents. At nearly $10,000 per year a vehicle costs more than most individuals receive

on social services. If most residents felt comfortable and safe enough to walk or cycle, the number of vehicles would be dramatically reduced. If only half of us were realistically able to reduce our transportation costs by 40 per cent or $4,000 a year (allowing for some cab rides and the use of the carshare co-op vehicles once or twice a week), this would have the effect of paying for our property taxes more than twice over.

But if the city instead axes the funding required to bring this plan to fruition, saving us an average of, say, $30 a year, are they doing us a service? Transportation costs usually rise a lot faster than inflation or taxes. Maybe the city and the Regional District of Nanaimo could do us a service and increase our rates. u Ian Gartshore is president of Energy Solutions for Vancouver Island.

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