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about them,” said Louise Whyte, sales assistant. While some customers splurge, she said the majority look for little things as an add-on gift, like a lacy thong, boxers or thigh-high stockings and a garter. Jim Turley, owner of Turley’s Florist, guesses people will spend an average of $80 to $100 at his store on Feb. 14. Flowers are popular because they are a thing of beauty, add cheerfulness, colour and fragrance, he said, adding a lot of people like roses but his shop has also swung into the mixed flowers with “happy” colours like pinks, mauves, whites and yellows. “It’s a happy gift,” he said.
Regional District of Nanaimo residents can expect increased property taxes, should directors approve the financial plan for 2016. The regional district board heard a budget overview for 2016-20 at Tuesday night’s committee of the whole meeting. Increased property taxes were anticipated for some areas. Actual tax requisitions depend on which part of the regional district residents live, according to Wendy Idema, regional district director of finance. The City of Nanaimo will see property tax increase to $98 per $100,000 in 2016 from $96 per in 2015. Gabriola Island (Area B) property tax is expected to rise to $98 per $100,000 of assessed value in 2016. It was $91 per $100,000 in 2015. In Area C (Extension, East Wellington and Pleasant Valley), property tax will remain steady at $141 per $100,000 of assessed value. Area A (Cedar, Yellowpoint and Cassidy) could see property tax at $154 per $100,000 in 2016, which is a decrease from $155 per year in 2015. The District of Lantzville will see property tax at $97 per $100,000, a $3 decrease from the year previous. Idema said increased property taxes will lead to more grant-in-aid opportunities in 2016. Directors also gave preliminary approval to budget-related measures that included $30,000 provided to the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust, $6,500 to Nanaimo Marine Search and Rescue, $2,500 to Nanaimo Victim Services, $15,000 for the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre’s passive housing project and $15,000 to Nanaimo Travellers Lodge dementia patient housing. The board is expected to finalize 2016 budget recommendations at its Feb. 23 regular meeting. Idema said the budget is scheduled to be adopted on March 22.
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material gifts and 80 per cent agree people overspend. The cost of the affair is $164 on average for Canadians with men outspending women by $110. For Nanaimo stores like My Undies and Cherub Chocolate, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. Anything in the shape of a heart is popular at Veronika McKerrell’s Commercial Street chocolate shop and she’s made sure she’s stocked with heart-shaped boxes, heart chocolates and Valentine’s-themed bars. There’s also chestnutpuree-filled Capezzoli di Venere truffle or Nipples of Venus and the shop’s firstever naughty chocolates,
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Nanaimo retailers are stocked and ready for love. Whether it’s bouquets of roses, or lingerie and Kama Sutra-inspired chocolate, stores are giving shoppers a pick of naughty and nice this Valentine’s Day. According to an online survey by RetailMeNot.ca, Canadians open up their wallets for Feb. 14, even though 74 per cent of those in relationships agree they don’t care about receiving
including Kama Sutra figurines. “Love comes in all different shapes and forms, right?” asked a smiling McKerrell, who calls the naughty chocolates playful and different for those tired of traditional chocolates. So far the response has been positive, she said, adding it makes people smile. For My Undies, also on Commercial Street, Valentine’s is the busiest time next to Christmas. “Valentine’s is a romantic day and it’s a day to express your feelings for someone that you love or someone that you feel sweet for, so giving lingerie is really a nice, intimate way of showing someone how you feel
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Woman injured in house fire A Nanaimo woman needed treatment for minor smoke inhalation and burns after a fire in the Buttertubs housing complex on the weekend. Firefighters were called shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday to deal with a fire in a couch in living room of unit 2, 11 Buttertubs Dr. The woman was sleeping in the living room and her niece, visiting with her two children, were sleeping in the suite’s bedroom. The fire was contained to the area of the couch, thanks to a sprinkler system. No cause has been determined.
Society, said scheduling was the main issue, among others he didn’t want to get into. “They want to implement a different schedule which isn’t feasible for the employer,” Honcharuk said. “There are still other outstanding monetary issues, which are still on the table, but the scheduling issue is one of the primary ones.” “There’s absolutely no reason why they can’t reach this accommodation with their employees,” Finch said. “It makes perfect sense to schedule along this route.”
Nanaimo politicians have given Cracey Holdings a five-year leeway to revamp or tear down the old city hall annex. Nanaimo city council will allow Cracey Holdings Inc. an extension to seismically upgrade or demolish the annex on Franklyn Street instead of exercising its right to buy back the property. This time, however, the city has not included a performance payment. The decision was made during a closed meeting in October last year. The city announced the $1 sale of the old annex to Tectonica Management Inc. in 2012, with the condition the seismically unsafe building be upgraded or torn down within two years from the date of possession. It also agreed to effectively waive the equivalent of two years’ taxes, about $40,000, if company completed the required work within the first two years. Tectonica officially took over the property in January 2014 and later Cracey Holdings won a development permit for a five-storey mixeduse building, with condominiums, commercial units and a restaurant. Cracey Holdings is a different company, but has the same owners as Tectonica, which had planned to demolish the former civic building by the end of 2015 if the market activity was right. The market conditions, however, haven’t been conducive to redoing the building, according to Mayor Bill McKay, whose council granted a five-year extension to 2021. It would have been different if there were different economic climate conditions or it had been another location, he said, adding council also has faith in the company. The city will not offer to pay any money in lieu of taxes in this five-year extension, but a covenant now registered on the property has reduced the value of the land and building to $2. “We could have forced them to tear it down and they would have, but why not just work with the business. They had a very compelling case,” he said. McKay also made it clear council doesn’t want to buy back the building. “Hell no,” he said, calling it a liability because of the land value versus potential demolition costs. Bill Corsan, the city’s manager of real estate, said in an e-mail that the land was valued at $509,000 in 2011 while demolition costs are estimated at around $500,000. Darren Moss, a director with Cracey Holdings, said his company will continue to do interior demolition of the building, including removal of hazardous material. “We’re going to be $300,000 into that project for demolition so far, so I mean it’s a lot of our money hanging out there,” said Moss. “We want it to happen as bad as anybody does.”
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Island Crisis Care Society workers have put a Nanaimo homeless shelter behind picket lines in a dispute over scheduling with their employer. Samaritan House, an emergency women’s shelter, was the first crisis care society operation to fall behind the pickets Tuesday morning after the B.C. Government Employees Union members issued a strike notice late Friday. About 40 union members work for the crisis care society at five locations in Nanaimo and potentially any of of those locations could be picketed if the
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Employees of a Dollarama store in downtown Nanaimo were assaulted when they confronted an alleged shoplifter last week. The incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday and involved a suspect who allegedly stole items before he was confronted by the assistant manager and another employee, according to Nanaimo RCMP. The suspect punched one of the women in the face, then produced a set of silver brass knuckles and fled. The suspect is Caucasian, in his 20s, 5-foot-8, and was wearing a blue plaid jacket, a dark hat and has a distinctive black tattoo on his neck. Anyone with information about the suspect, please call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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A Nanaimo church pastor is tossing up a Hail Mary in the hopes of halting demolition work on the old Harewood Elementary School. John Blain, Nanaimo school district superintendent, said a contractor has been hired for the demolition and is on site. Lisa Wengel, pastor of Compass Church Nanaimo, is praying that a deal can be worked out to see a number of the church’s ministries housed there. The church was
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The extent of the homeless situation in the Harbour City will become clearer in the coming weeks thanks to a nationwide survey initiated by the federal government. Nanaimo was among a handful of communities across Canada that participated in the country’s firstever co-ordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count on Tuesday. Organized by the federal government, the count, referred to as a PiT Count, is designed to give
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Planner gets proactive to preserve buildings Nanaimo Port Authority paid for the Valkyrian II to be salvaged from the waters off Protection Island in 2014, after sinking in October 2013. Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson’s bill would put the responsibility for dealing with derelict vessels under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Coast Guard.
District of Nanaimo chairman. “To clean up these vessels costs money, and who’s paying for it?” As the region’s Area H representative, Veenhof sees the problem first-hand in Deep Bay, where there are numerous derelict ships at anchor. He said “absolutely,” Malcolmson’s bill is useful, as it’s federal leadership on a federal problem. Right now he’s the one getting the phone calls, pretty much every week. “Those boats – you’d have to see them to truly believe them,” Veenhof said. “They’re certainly on the very fringes of what you would consider acceptable.” The coast guard monitors the situation there, regularly pumping out the boats that are starting to sink. “Because it costs so much, the coast guard, bless their souls, are targeting the vessels that are the most dangerous, the most problematic,” said Veenhof. “From what I’ve heard, we haven’t had a significant spill. We’ve had an odd one. But it’s an accident waiting to happen.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Not every ship in the sea is seaworthy, and therein lies the problem. The issue of derelict vessels was floated in the House of Commons last week as Sheila Malcolmson, NDP MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, introduced a private member’s bill to amend the Canada Shipping Act. “This is a desire to see a solution to a long-standing problem,” she said. Bill C-219 is intended to simplify the process for dealing with derelict vessels by putting the issue under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Coast Guard. Currently, Malcolmson said, the approach is scattered. “If it’s a hazard of navigation, you call the coast guard; if it’s an environmental site, you call Environment Canada; if it’s on Crown land, you phone the provincial government,” she said. “It’s so frustrat-
ing for people and it means everybody points a finger at someone else.” Derelict vessels are a problem in Nanaimo. Edward Dahlgren, Nanaimo Port Authority director of operations and harbour master, said the port deals with about 10 wrecks a year at a total annual cost of anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000. Already in 2016, the port authority has “binned” four vessels, he said, even taking care of a wreck at Gabriola Island’s Pilot Bay, outside harbour limits, because the board decided it was the right thing to do. “So we incurred the cost to salvage it, bring it into the harbour, lift it out of the water, truck it to the port facility and then crush it,” he said. Sometimes dealing with a derelict vessel is even more onerous. Dahlgren pointed to one high-profile example in recent years, a wreck on Protection Island, that he said has cost the port more than $200,000 including legal costs of a continuing lawsuit. The binning process involved consultation and environmental surveys,
then a lot of work. “We had to manually move oysters, bring a barge in, load an excavator, carefully break the vessel up, put it into bins, remove it, rake the beach, go over the beach by hand and then put the oysters back,” Dahlgren said. The port authority’s role wouldn’t necessarily change if Malcolmson’s bill becomes law, though Dahlgren said having clarity about responsibility is beneficial. He’s hoping ports will receive financial assistance – dollars spent dealing with derelict vessels, he said, are dollars that could be better spent on harbour improvements and community initiatives. But Bill C-219 doesn’t specifically address funding, beyond strengthening language in the shipping act about tracking down a wreck’s owner. The owner of a derelict vessel is supposed to be responsible for its removal, but if the captain has truly abandoned ship, the bill tends to get paid with tax dollars and port fees. “The problem is funding,” said Bill Veenhof, Regional
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More proactive attempts by the city are on the way to help protect at-risk heritage buildings as Nanaimo school district begins demolition of the 102-year-old former Harewood Elementary. City culture and heritage planner Chris Sholberg aims to be a little more proactive when it comes to persuading property owners to consider alternatives to demolition, presenting a top-seven list of buildings most at risk of being torn down during the Culture and Heritage Commission meeting last week. Sholberg said the pending demolition of the Harewood Elementary School got him thinking about how to get ahead of the game on other buildings in town with the potential to undergo rehabilitation or reuse, including the Malaspina Gardens care facility, Quennell School and the Franklyn Street gym. The city is no stranger to advocating for the reuse of historical buildings. Sholberg said the city has reached out to the school district many times over the years about reuse of Harewood school, but the feeling from the district representative was the building was beyond redemption and needed to come down. At the end of the day, it’s really in the owner’s court where they want to go with their project, he said. The city can slap a municipal heritage designation – the highest level of protection – on properties, but in a previous interview Sholberg said the city has to be willing to pay compensation and it’s better to work with property owners. “Sometimes folks don’t really think about that being a possibility even, of reusing a building,” he said. “What I sometimes find is if you provide enough options and ideas and examples elsewhere where things have happened, sometimes that can change the mindset.” While Sholberg plans “soft persuasion” with property owners about options to reuse or rehabilitate buildings, he also sees a role for the community to play. If there’s a building people see as having value and it’s at risk, Sholberg says make it known it has value, go to councillors and ask them to help protect the building. Jacquie Howardson, a board member of the Culture and Heritage Commission, said Nanaimo people have to speak up about what’s important to them and calls Sholberg’s idea of repurposing or reusing historical buildings “good practice.” “These buildings aren’t just old buildings. They are what give Nanaimo people a sense of place and a sense of civic pride to their hometown and bit by bit that’s being eroded and I find that just a bit disheartening,” she said.
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The silence around the city’s committee tables is deafening. The City of Nanaimo announced last week that it is suspending eight of its committees and commissions until spring. The decision was made in camera by city councillors, who determined that the core review will leave staff with little time to spare for committee work. Some of the suspended bodies include the parks and rec commission, the transportation committee and the environmental sustainability committee. Certain projects and initiatives could lose momentum in the interim. But mostly, the city’s move to curb discussion is concerning as an affront to democracy. These committees are a forum for debate, community consultation and citizen engagement. They’re an avenue for outside opinions and expertise to be considered in decision-making. We don’t feel the city has offered reasonable justification for cancelling committee work. If the meetings are a drain on staff resources, do we have appropriate staffing levels? And why is staff time more precious during a core review process conducted by outside consultants, anyway? The city’s framework of committees will be examined as part of the core review, which suggests that there could be restructuring moving forward. But suspending certain committees in the meantime suggests the city already has preconceptions about these bodies – which ones are required to conduct day-to-day civic business and which ones can be put on hiatus with no harm done. The municipality has put forward a plan of action to work around committees, with duties being divvied among department directors, the city manager and city councillors. So the work that used to be done by committees will continue – with a diminished public process component. The city should reconsider this suspension of committees, commissions and conversation, at least until a core review tells us we can’t have it all.
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Protesters fearful of peace in the forests After 20 years of representCoast who stood up and said ing B.C. coastal First Nations ‘no, this is how it’s going to to negotiate what U.S.-directed work’,” Smith said. activists labelled the Great Bear How it’s going to work is that Rainforest agreement, a weary logging will continue on 550,000 Dallas Smith expressed his relief hectares of coastal forest, with and frustration. a greater share for First Nations, At a ceremony to sign the final and with 85 per cent of the agreement in Vancouver last region preserved after a century week, Smith, president of the of logging that began with sailNanwakolas Council of remote ing ships. Central Coast communities like Aside from a few diehards Bella Bella, joked that who are either paid he’s finally out of a to protest or can’t get B.C. job. Then he got seripast issuing demands, VIEWS ous. B.C. aboriginal people Tom Fletcher “My communities have grown tired of Black Press still aren’t better being used as props places to live yet,” in global de-marketing he said. But the land campaigns directed use agreement with from San Francisco the province and foror Amsterdam. The est companies over protesters’ tactic of a vast coastal area organizing customer up to the Alaska borboycotts that damage der means the years far-away economies ahead will be better. might be good for international He said when he started it was fundraising, but it’s bad for poor like being caught in a divorce people. between the B.C. forest indusFormally begun 10 years ago try and international environwith $30 million from Ottawa, mental groups. Dutch-based $30 million from B.C. and $60 Greenpeace, its California offmillion from a group of wealthy shoot ForestEthics and others U.S. family foundations with a moved on from their Clayoquot larger anti-development agenda, Sound battle to the B.C. coast, the land use plan remains under looking to continue the blockattack. ades against logging. Among the many protest “It’s the First Nations of the outfits is Pacific Wild, which
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‘If we didn’t have parking fees, we would have to take it out of patient care money. It’s that simple.’
has specialized in Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now needs a new enemy. After periodically attacking their own B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured. This time, a Quebec company that signed an accord in 2010 is suing Greenpeace for “defamation, malicious falsehood and intentional interference in economic relations.” Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of old-growth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears. And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism. The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business. u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Re: Former PM Harper will be sorely missed, Letters, Feb. 4. Enough with the ‘he was PM – show some respect.’ Harper showed no respect for so many Canadian values. He gets no respect in return. Example: Canadian women make $8,000 less yearly than their male counterparts at the same job – a gap that’s double the global average. When Parliament voted on a bill to change that, Harper ordered it dead. A few more: the long-gun registry, the longform census, dismantling of protection of Canadian water sources, $1 billion in cuts to childcare funding. Harper’s gone; good riddance.
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Re: Former PM Harper will be sorely missed, Letters, Feb. 4. In light of a rather right-wing slant here, I offer the following. There is an axiom that states: that which does not kill us makes us stronger. I therefore suggest that after 10 years of Stephen Harper, I am bulletproof. Grant Maxwell Nanaimo
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Re: Former PM Harper will be sorely missed, Letters, Feb. 4. Harper sorely missed? Perhaps by the author of that letter and a small percentage of the population. Nobody else can find him as he has been hiding since he left office. Harper has been seen entering buildings by the back door in black SUVs with tinted windows. The ‘compassionate conservative’ George W. Bush has been hiding since he left office also and for good reasons, too. This is hardly the behaviour of leaders that are proud of their records. The huge majority agree. R.G.B. Burnett Nanaimo
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Re: Former PM Harper will be sorely missed, Letters, Feb. 4. In light of the letter denigrating Harper’s achievements on the economy versus Obama’s in the U.S. during the international financial crisis in 2008, I feel I must respond. First, the U.S. is somewhat
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responsible for the crisis, as it was precipitated on the U.S. residential housing meltdown, which in turn was facilitated by Bill Clinton’s legislation founded on the principle of ‘the American dream’ and that every American, no matter their income or credit history, should have access to it, in the form of home ownership.The banks were forced to lend to people who would not normally qualify, and for good reason. Further, Harper is not responsible for the low Canadian dollar. Saudi Arabia increased production in order to flood oil markets reducing its value in order to suppress Iran’s aspirations of Middle Eastern hegemony. Overproduction of oil by the Saudis together with Canadian oil being landlocked and sold at a discount have adversely affected the value of our dollar. The Dippers and their leftwing groupies complained about so-called Dutch disease adversely affecting our manufacturing sector when the Canadian dollar was high as a result of natural resource commodities. Now they complain that the dollar is low and blame it on Harper. As for Obama, he has added to the American debt, increased taxes and humiliated the U.S. multiple times on the world stage. The economy may be growing, but at a very slow pace and in spite of him, not because of him.
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n the Kingdom of Far Far Away, a green, obnoxious ogre dwells. Below his crude exterior lies a caring heart and a determination to fight. Shrek, the ogre, joins forces with Donkey and Fiona against the evil Lord Farquaad. Nanaimo District Secondary School’s drama department brings the characters to the Port Theatre stage during a production of Shrek: The Musical. For the performers, the chance to act on the Port Theatre’s stage is a big opportunity. “It’s kind of crazy we get to do it at the Port Theatre with such a big audience,” said Keiann Nowicki, who plays Fiona. “It’s a big opportunity to get our names out there.” Her cast mate Raymond Salgado, who plays Donkey, agrees. “It’s a pretty big thing. It’s an honour to do it at the Port Theatre,” he said. For Ty Fraser, who plays Shrek, one of the most challenging aspects of the part was adopting Shrek’s unique accent. Rose Hough, the co-director, got her father, who is a director and actor, to help Fraser master the Scottish brogue.
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Raymond Salgado, left, who plays Donkey, approves as Shrek, played by Ty Fraser, gets a kiss on the cheek from Keiann Nowicki, who plays Fiona. The three star in Shrek: The Musical, which shows at the Port Theatre on Wednesday (Feb. 17) and Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. For information, please visit www.porttheatre.com.
“I’ve definitely come a long way,” said Fraser about his progress. Martha Parker, drama teacher at NDSS, said the play is family friendly. “Everyone will enjoy it,” she said. “It’s got a great message too – it’s OK to be yourself, to
celebrate who you are.” Staging the production is a new partnership between the Port Theatre, the Nanaimo school district and Nanaimo District Secondary School and the learning alternatives program. The collaboration is an expansion on the existing youth
programming partnership, the Schools on Stage program, that has been running for the past 15 years. The program allows two to three elementary schools in the district to attend a free day at the theatre every year. “This is the first time we have ever partnered with a second-
ary school,” said Bruce Halliday, general manager of the Port Theatre. “This is about programming for youth by youth.” The program helps youths build confidence, teamwork skills and hands-on technical training. Besides having the opportunity to perform, students behind the scenes will also receive mentorship from theatre staff for areas such as audio, lighting and staging. The Port Theatre is donating the stage, waiving fees for the production. Bob Brooks, vice-principal of NDSS, said he’s “incredibly proud” of the school’s fine arts program and these kind of community partnership programs create great opportunities for student learning. “It really is about how can we learn from each other and allow opportunities for students to get side-by-side mentoring,” he said. “It costs a lot of money to put on a production like this and it’s an amazing gift.” Brooks said it allows the students the chance to determine whether theatre is a career path they want to pursue. “These are incredibly talented kids, unbelievable kids,” he said. Shrek: The Musical shows Wednesday (Feb. 17) and Thursday (Feb. 18), 7 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets are $15, available by calling 250-754-8550 or online at www.porttheatre.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
Spoken-word artist performs poetry while being serenaded by symphony musicians BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN
Music triggers emotions. “To me music has been that emotional lubricant,” said Canadian spoken-word artist Shane Koyczan. “Music has this key ability to dial you back to a time
you felt the song.” Music will influence Koyczan’s performance when he steps onstage with the Vancouver Island Symphony during the Music and Spoken Word show Saturday (Feb. 13) at the Port Theatre. Koyczan embraces a range of
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The Nanaimo Christian School’s jazz and concert bands are hosting a benefit concert for the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation Feb. 19. The concert is in the school’s gymnasium and begins at 7 p.m. The band also hosts 22 musicians from the Brampton Christian School’s academy band from Feb. 14-20. Admission is by donation.
Incorrect information was published in the African heritage article published Tuesday (Feb. 9) due to wrong information supplied through the press release. Admission is free to the grand opening ceremony for Black History Month Friday (Feb. 12) from 2-4 p.m. at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. The News Bulletin ( ad regrets the error and any confu( ad sion it may have caused.
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Today we publish the last article of a series on Nanaimo’s film scene, leading up to the Vancouver island short Film Festival, Feb. 12-13. Today we talk to the director of the VisFF.
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The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival shines a spotlight on independent films every year. The festival has continued to grow over the last 11 years it has run. “We definitely want to continue to grow the festival,” said Karla Duarte, director of the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival. “This year it looks like we will sell out.” While the format stays the same every year, Duarte says it is always a different experience because of the variety of films shown. This year, 13 films were chosen: A Late Thaw by Kim Barr; Dude, Where’s My Ferret? By Alison Parker; I am Not Perfect by Sopithan Rajeswaran; Kindergarten, Da Bin Ich Wieder by Aubrey Arnason and Kalyn Miles;
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Karla Duarte, director of the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival, holds a Goldie award given to winners at the festival.
Lost by Michael Chen; Mind Game Demon by Angie Hawes; Moth by Evan Britz; Sweet Dreams Norma Jean by Dave Hamilton; The Home Show by Graham Stark; Tugende Baseballer by Hubert Kang and Heather Mosher; Unlock by Isaac Hor; With Dad by Matt Kincses and Vancouver Island Traditional Foods Conference by
Elizabeth Kawahara. The film festival received 47 entries. More than half were from Vancouver Island, with 13 from the Lower Mainland and four nationally. There were also three international entries from Malaysia, Los Angeles and the Czech Republic. Duarte said getting more international entries helps
expose local filmmakers to “different ideas and a broader commentary.” The film festival is at Malaspina Theatre Friday (Feb. 12) at 7 p.m. followed by a musical performance by Boomshack and Saturday (Feb. 13) at 2 p.m. followed by a filmmaker Q&A at 7 p.m. followed by the award ceremonies. Duarte said if people have a ticket for Saturday they are welcome to come to Boomshack’s show at about 9:30 p.m. after the screenings. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students, available online at www.visff.com/tickets or www.porttheatre.com or calling 250-754-8550.
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EVENTS CHARACTERS, CON MEN and Celebrities runs at the Nanaimo Museum until May 7. BLACK HISTORY MONTH grand opening ceremony at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Feb. 12, 2-4 p.m. Features acoustic guitarist Daniel Gerrard. Admission is free. VANCOUVER ISLAND Short Film Festival Feb. 12-13 at Malaspina Theatre. Feb. 12 7 p.m. and Feb. 13 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings. Tickets $15 or $12 students. Call 250-754-8550 or go to www.porttheatre. com.
SHREK THE MUSICAL presented by NDSS at the Port Theatre Feb. 17-18. Showtime 7 p.m. Tickets $15. Call 250-754-8550 or go to www.porttheatre. com.
HELEN WEBSTER, Nanaimo author, reads excerpts and launches her book Medical Man at the Nanaimo North Library Feb. 13. Event is 2-5 p.m. Book reading starts at 3 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS by Nanaimo Theatre Group runs Feb. 24 to March 6. Evening shows at 8 p.m. Feb. 24-27, March 2-5, 9-12. Matinees 2 p.m., Feb. 28 and March 6. Friday and Saturday shows are $20 all others $18. For tickets call 250758-7224.
DINE ABOUT featuring various restaurants in Nanaimo, Nanoose and Parksville showcasing Nanaimo’s culinary scene is Feb. 19 to March 6. Various restaurants offer three-course meals for $25, $35 or $45. For info please go to http://nanaimocham ber.bc.ca.
Regional Growth Strategy Minor Amendment Project The Regional Growth Strategy The Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is a strategic plan to establish a consistent and coordinated approach to growth and land use throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), including Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Lantzville and the RDN Electoral Areas. The Purpose of the Project
Certain types of amendments to the RGS may go through a minor amendment process. The minor amendment process is simpler and faster and requires fewer approvals than the regular process. One type of minor amendment is a change resulting from a full official community plan review process. However, due to the way in which the provision is worded, there is some uncertainty as to what is meant by a full official community plan review process. The proposed changes to the RGS are intended to address the uncertainty. Provide Your Feedback on the Changes RDN staff will be available to answer questions and receive comments on the RGS Minor Amendment Project at a public open house on: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm RDN Board Chambers, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
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Conservation officer awaits grievance verdict By John M c Kinley Black Press
As the fate of B.C. conservation officer Bryce Casavant is being determined by a union grievance hearing, the two bear cubs he saved are doing what bears do in the winter. They are hibernating. Jordan and Athena, now each a year old, became international celebrities in July of last year when Casavant defied government orders and refused to kill them. Because of that decision, the cubs are today sleeping peacefully in a man-made enclosure at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre near Parksville, biding their time until they will be reintroduced into the wild later this year. “They’re doing really, really well,” said Julie Mackey, wildlife manager. “They’re in an enclosed facility with six other cubs. They eat a lot and sleep a lot and chase each other around.” The chasing has been less common since early December when the cubs went down for their mid-winter snooze. Mackey said they should be ready for release – likely at an undisclosed north Island location – some time this spring or summer. They received worldwide attention when Casavant
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The walk from the parking lot to the front door of your hospital is not a long trek. It might take about two minutes, or maybe a couple hundred strides by an adult walking with purpose – more for those feeling the weight of age, illness or worry. It’s the latter some say shouldn’t have to feel the additional burden of fretting about feeding the parking meter. Complaints about overcrowding and aggressive ticketing in the hospital parking lot are not uncommon in Nanaimo, and underlying those complaints is a basic philosophical question faced by all public health facilities: why should people have to pay at all? The issue surfaced recently in the Campbell River area, where free hospital parking is poised to become a thing of the past when the community’s new $274.5-million, 95-bed hospital opens in late 2017. Brenda Leigh, director for Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake, a rural area southwest of the city, says the Strathcona Regional District is unanimously opposed to pay parking at not only the new Campbell River facility, but its $331.7-million, 153-bed sister hospital, simultaneously being built in the Comox Valley. She said her concerns apply throughout the Island Health region. Distance is a factor for residents of many smaller communities, particularly the offshore islands. Poverty makes the ability to pay a problem. Vancouver Island’s abundance of seniors is another issue. And Leigh thinks there is something fundamentally wrong with residents having to pay to use parking stalls their tax dollars have already paid to build. Parking revenues at Island Health total just under $7.5 million in an organization that operates with a $2.2 billion budget. Fees – typically between $2.25 and $2.75 for the first two hours, and $1.25 for each additional hour – have not
increased since 2010. The lots at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General in Victoria are the biggest revenue generators, with the Aberdeen, Gorge Road, Saanich Peninsula, Nanaimo and Priory facilities also charging fees. James Hanson, the Island Health corporate director of logistics and operations, points to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital as a good example of how that revenue is put to use. The parking lot at NRGH collects a little over $1.1 million in fee revenue a year, which has helped create between 120 and 140 new stalls. According to Hanson, the fees are necessary in order to provide parking services since Island Health will always pick health care over parking when it comes to setting budget priorities. “If we didn’t have parking fees, we would have to take it out of patient care money,” he said. “It’s that simple.” According to Island Health, the revenue collected from parking fees also pays for all parking lot maintenance, including cleaning catch basins, oil interceptors, potholes/infrastructure repairs, lighting, line painting, snow removal, de-icing and security. Major Island hospitals currently without parking fees include Duncan, Port Alberni and Campbell River; however, users should expect that to change as aging facilities are replaced. Subsidies for parking are already in place. Renal patients requiring life-sustaining dialysis are issued a permit and provided parking areas. Family members and caregivers of residents in long-term care facilities are not charged either. Hanson said that anyone who thinks they need a subsidy should ask on-site. The last word on the issue belongs to B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake. Where he stands was spelled out in a recent letter to the Strathcona Regional District board: “Because Campbell River Hospital has been a non-paying site to date, maintenance and other costs associated with the parking facilities have been born out of general health authority funding which can now be better directed toward patient care,” he wrote.
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Premier Christy Clark has doubled down on her election promise to pay off B.C.’s debt with revenues from liquefied natural gas exports, despite delays in proposed projects in the face of a global glut of oil and gas. “Success is not for quitters,” declared the government’s speech from the throne, delivered Tuesday by Lieut.Gov. Judith Guichon to open the spring session of the B.C. legislature. “It is not a choice between keeping B.C.’s natural gas industry stable or deciding to grow it,” the speech said. “We must begin to export,
or the 13,000 people who depend on this industry today will be out of work.” NDP leader John Horgan said B.C. Liberal losses in two Lower Mainland byelections last week show the public isn’t buying Clark’s promises of prosperity. “The premier said three years ago she was going to create 100,000 jobs with an LNG industry,” Horgan said. “Today she said she hopes to save 13,000 jobs if an LNG plant takes place.” One new initiative in the speech is a renewed focus on food production, including an expanded “buy local, grow local” effort involving local governments and community organizations. Farmers are to be offered a tax credit for donating food to non-profits, and an agrifoods confer-
ence is to be held in Kelowna in November. Touting B.C.’s economic performance, the speech includes unusual criticism of Alberta, saying it “lost its focus.” “They expected their resource boom never to end, failed to diversify their economy and lost control of government spending.” The speech restates the government’s intention to imple-
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mayer@nanaimomack.com • Cell: 250.616.1241
CONVEYOR BELTS SINCE 1959
Cell: (250) 616-7514
Brian Adams Branch Manager
Proud supporters of Tubbers hockey
CUPE 401
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(1990) LTD.
DUNCAN IRON WORKS
SUPPORTING LOCAL HOCKEY
HOWARD W. SHILLITO (250)714-8440
Coming through for you!
#1 - 4488 Wellington Road • Nanaimo, BC • V9T 2H3 P: 250.758.8383 • F: 250.758.8380 • E: cboehm@jjacga.com
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Mike Atherton, President Dean Andrichuk, Chef
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K.D. Beausoleil & Company Inc.
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Cell: (250) 616-7514
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Proud supporters of Tubbers hockey
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
PROVIDING A SAFE RIDE HOME
TUBBER TRANSIT
Visit our Showroom
★★★★★
NaNaimo LTD.
richard Mayer
of
Mack SaleS & Service Ph: 250.758.0185 fax: 250.758.2443
INTERTRUCK
Office: 250-716-0030 Fax: 250-716-0036 dave.oldcitystationpub@shaw.ca
1 800 754-1907
250 754-4266
250 754-1111
www.nanaimobulletin.com
Custom Embroidery Screen Printing Promotional Products T-Shirts & More
OWNERS
Don & Estelle Millar
Tel: (250) 753-6461 Fax: (250) 753-4355 227 TERMINAL AVE. NANAIMO, B.C. V9R 5C7 1-888-296-8888 email: practicarnanaimo@shaw.ca
STEVE FERENCZI
DRIVE A GOOD BARGAIN
NANAIMO & VICTORIA LOCATIONS
email: diw@diw.ca
Tel: (250) 746-5147 ❘ Fax: (250) 748-5100
2911 Allenby Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 6W2
(1990) LTD.
DUNCAN IRON WORKS
SUPPORTING LOCAL HOCKEY
HOWARD W. SHILLITO (250)714-8440
Coming through for you!
#1 - 4488 Wellington Road • Nanaimo, BC • V9T 2H3 P: 250.758.8383 • F: 250.758.8380 • E: cboehm@jjacga.com
Go CID Go!
150 Skinner Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6
Investment Advisor
Michael Holyk
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
535 North Road, Box 97 6 - 77 Victoria Cres., Box 278 Gabriola, BC V0R 1X0 Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9 T: 250 754 2111 • F: 250 754 0632
Kevin Beausoleil, BA, MBA, CPA, CGA
kevin@beausoleilcga.com
www.beausoleilcga.com
Certified General Accountant
www.nanaimobulletin.com
A Professional Corporation
PARTNER
7 Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N9 Phone: 250-716-0323 Fax: 250-716-0327
Mike Atherton, President Dean Andrichuk, Chef
Shop: 250.754.1776 Fax: 250.754.1790
Best of Luck Tubbers!
sales@trenddiesel.com Website: trenddiesel.com
#18 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4W9
MID ISLAND
“For All Your Petroleum & Convenience Store Needs.”
Phone: (250) 758-5622 Fax: (250) 758-6775
K.D. Beausoleil & Company Inc.
2186 Departure p Bay y Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9S 3V6
Drr. Derek Chase, Inc. Dr. Rebecca M. Butchart, DMD
Departure Bay Dental Clinic
1431 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
quarterway@telus.net
754-2733 754-2711
Carla R. Boehm | CPA, CGA
TREE SERVICE
J.R. (Grant) Odgers owner Kevin McMaster owner 1881 East Wellington Rd., Box 273, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5K9
INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLED PROMPTLY Tel: 250-754-2641 Fax: 250-754-2006 email: istruck@shaw.ca
TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS IN Cab Repairs & Custom Painting Fibreglassing • Sandblasting CAR & PICK-UPS TO TRACTOR & TRAILERS, LOGGING TRUCKS
Island Truck & Auto Collision Ltd.
837 Old Victoria Rd Nanaimo, BC V9R 5Z9
Friday.............. 10 am - 11 pm Saturday ............... 8 am - 11 pm
FRANK CRANE/CLIFF McNABB
★ LICENSED BEER GARDEN / VALID ID REQUIRED ★ NIC / CLIFF McNABB
Friday.............10 am - 11 pm Saturday ............. 8 am - 11 pm Sunday.................7 am - 5 pm
NANAIMO ICE CENTRE
GAMES: Fri. Feb. 12th, Sat. Feb. 13th & Sun. Feb 14th
Pub: Liquor Store:
Owner/GM
Marty Morelli
Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, February 11, 2016
BUS: (250) 754-4456 MBL: (250) 668-4456 FAX: (250) 754-2173 EMAIL: dean_ferguson@kaltire.com
DEAN FERGUSON, Manager
True Service.
FUELS • LUBRICANTS • CARDLOCKS
Regional Operations Manager - Pacific
Dave Young
A Brand of PARKLAND FUEL CORPORATION
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Finding Chevrolet Camaro CamaroSS SS Finding new newroads roadswith withthe the 2016 2016 Chevrolet by Alexandra Straub
Sunshine State’scom clammy (Mattatmosphere. and Max) in another Orlando, FL. – Stepping into the Stepping into the humidity of Southern Florida’s air Getting this vehicle was the luck of the draw. Here’s Camaro. humidity of Southern Florida’s air can can feel like a sudden slap to the face. why. Initially, the desire was to visit feel like a sudden slap to the face. Within moments of leaving the hotel, the fresh Chevrolet created a not-so-conventional drive prothe Barber Vintage Motorsports Within moments of leaving the hotel, and clean sensation of a good night’s sleep and a gram for the launch of their iconic, sixth-generation Museum Birmingham, Alabama the fresh and clean sensation of a rejuvenating shower can be wiped away, only to be muscle car. Drivers pickedinkeys out of a bag to was the first destination. Though, good night’s sleep and a rejuvenating replaced by that sticky feeling we try to avoid. make it fair for everyone, meaning, there weren’t a late start andwhether upwardsitof 1,000 shower canthe becomfort wiped away, onlyChevrolet to be Camaro Soon after, of 2016 enough of any one type of car, was a V6 kilometres to drive in less than replaced by that sticky feeling we try SS sport seats, a rumbling 6.2-litre, V8 and theThe glory comfort or V8, manual or automatic transmission. hours Didn’t would matter be difficult. toair avoid. of conditioning eliminates the discomfort of the All I wanted waseight a manual. the of 2016 Chevrolet Nevertheless, we set off north toSoon after, the comfort of 2016 wards Birmingham. We would stop Chevrolet Camaro SS sport seats, a Camaro SS sport along the way to check out the rumbling 6.2-litre, V8 and the glory of seats, a rumbling “Live Baby Gators” at the Florida air conditioning eliminates the discom6.2-litre, V8 and Citrus Centres. fort of the Sunshine State’s clammy the glory of air We drove along interstate 10 atmosphere. heading west with weeping Getting this vehicle was the luck of the conditioning willows swaying overhead. We draw. Here’s why. eliminates the stopped at the Waffle House – a Chevrolet created a not-so-convensouthern US dining staple – for tional drive program for the launch of discomfort of the Sunshine some less than healthy sustenance. their iconic, sixth-generation muscle Our marathon drive continued car. Drivers picked keys out of a bag State’s clammy along stretches of highway where to make it fair for everyone, meaning, atmosphere! huge billboards were the only there weren’t enough of any one type scenery. When we needed to of car, whether it was a V6 or V8, man- Alexandra Straub communicate, we could use the ual or automatic transmission. Camaro’s Apple CarPlay to send messages to each All I wanted was a manual. Didn’t matter the other. Handsfree, of course. engine size. I ended up with a six-speed manual The Driver Mode Selector allowed me to swap Camaro SS. Divine. between Sport, Tour and Snow/Ice (and also Instead of the conventional turn-by-turn drive Track with SS.) These drive modes instantly tailor route, we were challenged to find our own way to up to eight different vehicle characteristics. The our final destination. My outbound flight would be Tour mode would seem to be a natural fit for the from New Orleans. I had 36 hours to get there. long drive, but I had it in Sport and loved every Even though I was flying without a co-pilot, I second. teamed up with newfound friends from techradar.
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engine size. we I ended upinto withJohn’s a six-speed manual Eventually, pulled City Diner in Camaro SS. Divine. Birmingham for a late dinner of some deep-fried Instead of the conventional turn-by-turn drive goodness. Over dinner, we debated the next step: route, we were challenged to find our own way to we could stay in Birmingham or push forward to our final destination. My outbound flight would be Jackson, Staying in Alabama would from NewMississippi. Orleans. I had 36 hours to get there. make for a longer journey the next day. Even though I was flying without a co-pilot, I We pushed on and when Ifriends shut her down at that teamed up with newfound from techradar. chosen destination I had clocked 1,291 kilomecom (Matt and Max) in another Camaro. tres (807themiles). Initially, desire was to visit the Barber Vintage Surprisingly, after over 12 hours behind the wheel, my back wasn’t aching as much as I had expected. The sport seats proved to be firm yet flexible enough to still be comfortable and keep me in place. Even with the chassis 28 percent stiffer, the ride isn’t bone-jarring, not for me at least. Though, don’t expect it to take road imperfections gingerly. It is a performance vehicle after all so running a tight ship is mandatory. Besides, there aren’t 455 horses under the hood without reason. My voice had tired from singing at the top of my lungs and talking on the phone – I was driving alone, after all. The desire to venture along this section of the program that spanned over the 48 contiguous states was purely personal. I’d never driven in this part of the United States – with the exception of Florida – and wanted to experience what it had to offer. The scenery wasn’t quite as epic as the sultry waves of Florida’s coastline, and all in all, it was quite barren, but there was still joy in the journey. From downtown Jackson, Mississippi, we continued our last leg of the trip towards New Orleans, Louisiana. The total count of states we had driven
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Motorsports in Birmingham, Ala. wastothe through fourMuseum states, adding 1,600 kilometres first destination. Though, a late start and upwards the odometer (actually the US-spec car counted in of 1,000 kilometres to drive in less than eight hours miles!) would be difficult. When I stepped out of the car in New Orleans, a Nevertheless, we set off north towards Birmingham. familiar humidity greeted me. to I embraced with We would stop along the way check outitthe live open arms, stretched and thought about how my baby gators at the Florida Citrus Centres. nextdrove trip to this interstate part of the10 U.S. would west include the We along heading with Barber Motorsports Museum, more deep dried weeping willows swaying overhead. food and an evening on Bourbon Street. And, I /29 See ‘MUSCLE’ hope another 2016 Camaro SS with a manual transmission. The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS with the six-speed manual has a starting MSRP of $42,150 (excluding destination charges, fees and applicable taxes.) alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
Safety Tip: If Give your vehicle some love on Feb. 14. Regular vehicle maintenance is particularly important in winter. Check your tire pressure regularly as pressure drops in winter, don’t drive with worn or underinflated tires and ensure your wiper fluid is full for clearer visibility.
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BMW taking touch out of touch screen
At the Consumer Electronics Show last month in Las Vegas, BMW Group presented a ‘vision car’ to demonstrate what the interior and the user interface of the future might look like.
The rapid advance of networking between driver, vehicle and environment is becoming increasingly intensive and is facilitating new services. One example of new technologies
in seamlessly networked vehicles is provided by AirTouch. The feature empowers intuitive control of entertainment, navigation and communication functions using simple gestures made with
a flat hand. AirTouch allows the display in a vehicle to be operated like a touchscreen without actually having to make contact with the surface. Sensors record the hand movements in the area between
the central console and the interior mirror. This enables drivers or passengers to change the focus on the surface of the display. Simple confirmation selects the relevant menu item or activates an icon.
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Romantic vehicles perfect for going parking on a date
Nanaimo News Bulletin 25
Dementia linked to untreated Hearing Loss.
by John Mayhead
For those of us who also love automobiles, the best romantic films are those that feature an interesting car or two. Pretty Woman – 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Richard Gere’s high-flying businessman Edward was bound to own an exotic classic, but when both Ferrari and Porsche declined to be associated with a film linked to prostitution, Lotus stepped in. Notting Hill – 1967 Park Royal AEC Routemaster Bus OK, so it’s not exactly a star in the film, but we love the old Routemaster, brought into service in 1967 by London Transport.
The Mercedes Benz 280SE, left, and the Hudson Commodore.
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Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time, states a study by Dr Frank Lin, MD, PHD conducted at Johns Hopkins University. Dr Lin states; “…a hearing device can possibly help mitigate the social isolation for those with a hearing loss…”- hopkinsmedicine.org
The Alfa Romeo Spider left, and the Volkswagen Beetle. PHOTOS SUBMITTED
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When Harry Met Sally – 1976 Toyota Corona Station Wagon (Estate) Meg Ryan’s character Sally drove the least-exciting car on our list. The RT119 Toyota Corona had the 2.2-litre 20R engine, that generated a modest 96 horsepower The Graduate – 1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider When a young Dustin Hoffman was cast as Benjamin Braddock, his uncle offered to supply the character’s car. The uncle was the legendary U.S. car importer Max Hoffman, and the car was the newly released Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider.
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The Chevy Bel Air is one of the most iconic American cars of all time.
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Dirty Dancing – 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Patrick Swayze’s character Johnny Castle drove one of the most iconic American cars of all time in Dirty Dancing – the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop.
The Love Bug – 1963 Volkswagen Beetle With his big personality and amazing speed, Herbie cemented the VW Beetle as an iconic car. Ironically, Volkswagen did not support Disney’s use of the car, and as a result, all VW badges and logos were removed.
Love Actually – 1992 Saab 900 XS Colin Firth’s character Jamie famously learned Portuguese in order to woo his housekeeper, but we all know it was his Saab 900 that really
The Notebook – 1946 Hudson Commodore Through the tears, you may be able to spot the 1946 Hudson Commodore Eight Club Coupe driven by Rachel McAdams’ character.
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Bridget Jones’s Diary – 1969 MercedesBenz 280SE Hugh Grant’s smooth-talking Daniel Cleaver character had the coolest car. His 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertible in blue has the 2778cc inline-six M130 engine and is an earlier ‘high grille’ car. True Romance – 1988 Porsche 911 Flachbau Cabriolet The white Porsche 911 Flachbau cabriolet was perfectly cast – it was ostentatious, noisy and flashy, matching Elliott Blitzer’s character as a movie executive and aspiring actor. John Mayhead writes for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca.
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Some fraud is organized and orchestrated by a group of individuals, namely, staged accidents and stolen vehicle rings. Other types of fraud are less obvious. Fraud like this includes exaggerating the extent of an injury, misrepresenting a previous medical condition or slanting the situation when reporting a claim. It’s not unheard of for people to embellish their claim by including vehicle damage unrelated to the crash, or to claim they can’t work when they’re actually back on the job. These tactics may not make the news, but the costs add up and come out of all of our pockets – we all end up paying for those who cheat the system.
Fraudulent claims take a toll on B.C. drivers
While most B.C. drivers are honest when it comes to making insurance claims, there are a few that are hurting things for the rest of us in the province. Industry studies estimate that about 10 to 20 per cent of all insurance claims contain an element of fraud or exaggeration. Applying those estimates here means fraud is costing us up to $600 million per year, or more than $100 annually on every auto insurance policy.
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Fraud cheats everyone and comes in all shapes and sizes.
ICBC combats fraud with their Special Investigation Unit, which last year looked at more than 5,000 claims les. This includes a cyber unit that employs information publicly available on the internet and social media to investigate suspected fraudulent claims. They’re in the process of increasing their focus on investigations, including training and analytics technology that ags patterns and predictors of fraud. By stepping up efforts to reduce fraudulent and exaggerated claims, along with managing injury claims costs, ICBC is working to take pressure off rising insurance rates. Fraud. It cheats us all.
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Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from February 2 to 29, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,725, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing for up to 60 months plus up to $4,000 discount available on select 2015/2016 models. Discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Optima LX AT Sunroof (OP743F) with a selling price of $27,862 is based on monthly payments of $398 for 60 months at 0% with a $0 down payment and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes $4,000 discount (loan credit). Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. †“Don’t Pay For 90 Days” on all models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2015/2016 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends February 29, 2016. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2016 Sorento LX 2.4L FWD (SR75AG)/2016 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO741G) with a selling price of $29,342/$17,562 (including $500/$1,300 lease credit discounts) is based on a total number of 130 bi-weekly payments of $135/$66 for 60 months at 1.9%/0%, with $0 security deposit, $1,950/$975 down payment and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation $17,554/$8,622 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,142/$6,665. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). **$500 Competitive Bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2016 Sportage, 2016 Sorento and 2016 Optima from participating dealers between February 2 to 29, 2016 upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford, Jeep, Pontiac, Suzuki, Saturn, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Infiniti, Acura, Audi, Lincoln, Volvo and Buick vehicles. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F) is $19,995 and includes $1,545 delivery and destination fee, $6 AMVIC fee and $16 tire tax. Includes a cash discount of $6,467. Includes $467 in dealer participation. °Additional discounts available at participating dealers only. Some conditions may apply. See dealers for details. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG)/2015 Optima SX AT Turbo (OP748F)/2016 Forte SX AT (FO748G) is $42,095/$34,895/$26,695. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The 2015 Optima was awarded the 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2015. U.S. models tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. The Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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Muscle car brings joy to journey From /23 Our marathon drive continued along stretches of highway where huge billboards were the only scenery. When we needed to communicate, we could use the Camaro’s Apple CarPlay to send messages to each other. Hands-free, of course. The Driver Mode Selector allowed me to swap between Sport, Tour and Snow/Ice (and also Track with SS.) These drive modes instantly tailor up to eight different vehicle characteristics. The Tour mode would seem to be a natural fit for the long drive, but I had it in Sport and loved every second. Eventually, we pulled into John’s City Diner in Birmingham for a late dinner of some deep-fried goodness. Over dinner, we debated the next step: we could stay in Birmingham or push forward to Jackson, Mississippi. Staying in Alabama would make for a longer journey the next day. We pushed on and when I shut her down at that chosen destination I had clocked 1,291 kilometres. Surprisingly, after over 12 hours behind the wheel, my back wasn’t aching as much as I had expected. The sport seats proved to be firm yet flexible enough to still be comfortable and keep me in place. Even with the chassis 28 percent stiffer, the ride isn’t bone-jarring, not for me at least. Though, don’t expect it to take road imperfections gingerly. It is a performance vehicle after all so running a tight ship is mandatory. Besides, there aren’t 455 horses under the hood without reason. The scenery wasn’t quite as epic as the sultry waves of Florida’s coastline, and all in all, it was quite barren, but there was still joy in the journey. From downtown Jackson, Mississippi, we continued our last leg of the trip towards New Orleans, Louisiana. The total count of states we had driven through four states, adding 1,600 kilometres to the odometer (actually the USspec car counted in miles!) When I stepped out of the car in New Orleans, a familiar humidity greeted me. I embraced it with open arms, stretched and thought about how my next trip to this part of the US would include the Barber Motorsports Museum, more deep dried food and an evening on Bourbon Street. And, I hope another 2016 Camaro SS with a manual transmission. Visit www.chevrolet.ca for more information on the 2016 Camaro. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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MEANINGFUL CHANGE “We all have a natural desire to improve ourselves and the world around us.” Mark McCurties Mark McCurties, an international speaker, writer, and full time practitioner of Christian Science healing will speak on the topic of “Meaningful Change: How God’s love can change your life and the world”. This February marks 150 years since Mary Baker Eddy experienced a profound healing moment and the revelation of the link between prayer and health, namely that God’s love can heal “every ill that flesh is heir to”. After many healings and much work, Eddy laid the foundation for a new branch of Christianity. In the last few decades other Christian churches are picking up the torch of primitive original Christian healing. Hear McCurties’ talk on:
February 20, Saturday, 12 noon at The Grand Hotel, Rutherford Road Refreshments served. This is a free talk, sponsored by Christian Science Society, Nanaimo. Please register if you need child care, or for a large group (over 6) at 250-740-1552.
BOUQUET To the young men from the restoration company who fixed my bedroom floor and carpet after water pipes burst. Both look great.
BEEF To the beefer who beefed about the B.C. justice system. It was a nice try but the justice system figured you out, “lawabiding citizen.”
BEEF To motorists with bumper stickers depicting defecating goats. Perhaps you believe your attempt at self-expression is non-conformist and hilarious, but the rest of us view it as stale and juvenile. I wish police were allowed to ticket drivers for vulgarity.
BEEF To the hiker. Your ignorant insults attacking my husband’s fitness level (and inadequate equipment) highlighted your group’s sad lack of inclusion.
BOUQUET I am very grateful to the person who returned my misplaced medication to the Save-On-Foods pharmacy. Thank you very much indeed. BEEF To our city for not fixing the numerous puddle problems on the seawall.
Leading > Investing > Connecting
Bringing Genomics Home “Connecting the Dots between Cancer, DNA & the Patient Experience” Hear from experts about how genomics is enabling more precise and effective treatment for British Columbians living with Cancer.
Wednesday, February 17th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Beban Social Centre, Lounge C (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC) Registration is free, but required:
www.genomebc.ca/bghnanaimo or call: (604) 675-1021
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A wave of change: Implementing personalized medicine in BC Catalina Lopez-Correa, MD, PhD, Genome BC The cancer genome through the eyes of the immune system Brad Nelson PhD, Deeley Research Centre Hereditary cancer: From inherited risk to personalized treatment Gillian Mitchell, MD, PhD, Hereditary Cancer Program, BC Cancer Agency The value of knowing: Genetic testing, hereditary cancer, and a new reality Chiquita Hessels, Registered Reflexology Therapist living with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
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BOUQUET To all those who write in and praise all the great service they get at different establishments in Nanaimo. Too often we tend to do nothing but complain. BEEF To the cement truck driver for speeding down Northfield Road. The speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour and if you were following it, you wouldn’t need your jake brake to slow down for the construction site driveway.
BEEF From the residents tired of the noisy low aircraft. Contact the Nanaimo Airport; they might listen and do something about the noise maybe.
BEEF To potholes. You practically need four-wheel drive to navigate some of the city’s streets and highways, especially near new developments that tear up roads for new watermains and leave bumpy ditches behind for months.
Submit your own Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@ nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.
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BEEF To the beefer who has been brainwashed by the SPCA that every dog should live in the house. They were designed to live outside.
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BOUQUET To Jan and Lor for being the excellent neighbours and community members that all should aspire to be.
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Sigifredo (Fred) Nov. 20, 1924 - Jan. 18, 2016 Born in Cavaso Del Tomba, Treviso, Italy. Fred immigrated to Nanaimo in June of 1952. In Dec. of 1954 married Maria Balliana of Cavaso Del Tomba in Nanaimo. Fred was predeceased by his wife in June of 2001 after 47 years of marriage. Fred is survived by his oldest daughter Liana Steele (Carl), son Lorenzo Rossetto (Fiona), daughter Lucia MacKeigan and six grand children whom he took great pride in. He is also survived by 1 brother and 2 sisters in Italy as well as numerous relatives in Italy and Australia. Fred was a longstanding member of the Cavallotti Lodge (1953). Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Trinity Catholic Church, 6234 Spartan Rd., Nanaimo. Monday morning Feb. 15, 2016 at 11 A.M. Reception to follow.
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eorgina (Gina) passed away peacefully in palliative care at Nanaimo Hospital with her parents by her side, after a short but brave battle with lung cancer. Gina was born in Nanaimo, and although she spent some of her younger years away, she came home to live on the island for many years. She is survived by her soulmate and life partner Pat, her parents Don & Marie, her brothers Jim (Sue), Don (Barbara) & Bob (Cindy), her daughters Drinda (Edward) and Amanda (Riley), and her three grandchildren Antaya, Thomas & Carter, as well as many more loving family and friends. The family would especially like to thank Gina’s niece Lyndsey for her love and care, as well as the many nurses, aides, doctors and hospice volunteers in the palliative care ward at Nanaimo Hospital for their efforts in making Gina’s final days as wonderful and comfortable as possible. Gina will always be remembered for her love of the outdoors, the ocean and a good campfire. She was always determined, had amazing humor and a nose for trouble, right until her last days. A celebration of Gina’s life will be held on Sunday February 28 from 12-3pm at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 257, 7225 Lantzville Rd. In lieu of flowers there will be a donation box in her honor for the Nanaimo Community Hospice. ‘Smell the sea, feel the sky, Let your soul and spirit fly’ -Van Morrison
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In Loving Memory of Lenora Yvonne Smith
(March 15, 1937 - February 2, 2016)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Lenora passed away peacefully the morning of February 2, 2016 in Nanaimo with her beloved husband by her side and surrounded by the love of her family. Lenora was truly an inspiration to many and exemplified the true strength of a woman. She was exceptional at everything she did in her life -- the world’s best wife, mother, grandma and friend. Lenora was born in Prince George, BC, to her parents Fred Byjork and Fanny (Edvold) Byjork. She met the love of her life at the age of 16, Donald Smith, who would later become her husband of 62 years and father of their four children: Tony, Steven, Wayne and Karen. They raised their family in Prince Rupert, before moving to Nanaimo, Tsawwassen and lastly, Nanoose Bay. She will forever be remembered for her beautiful smile, nurturing and loving nature, and her incredible cooking. Lenora is survived by her husband Donald, her brother Fred, children: Tony (Ann), Wayne (Julie), and Karen. Her grandchildren: Stephanie, Kylie, Ashley, Jacquelyn, Taylor, Kirsten and Nathan, and her great grandchildren: Ethan, Rowan and Nolan. Her service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: ESTATE OF GLENN KLEIN, late of Nanaimo, BC NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at 105, 2600 Highland Blvd Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G1 before April 30, 2016, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. Daryl Klein Executor
Robert Lyle Hutchison (Hutch)
January 31, 1935 – January 29, 2016 Hutch as he was known to all his friends was a man who lived on his own terms and did not apologize for anything. Funny and well liked, he was not afraid to say what was on his mind. Fiercely independent up to his last days, Hutch rarely relied on others for assistance; instead he was determined to live his life on his own. Hutch died peacefully at the palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional Hospital after a very brief illness. Hutch was born in Port Alberni but his family soon moved to more prosperous Victoria before World War 2. As a young lad in Victoria, he and his friends often got into mischief finally resulting in the loss of four fingers on his right hand at the age of eight. After the war the Hutchison family moved to Nanoose Bay where Hutch would live until he ventured out on his own. In 1957 Hutch met the love of his life Ann Brodyk at a dance in Nanaimo. They were married soon after and they continued to live in Nanaimo for the rest of their lives. An avid sportsman in his formative years, Hutch both hunted and fished spending much of his recreation time in the wilderness of BC. Hutch was a seasoned boater and circumvented Vancouver Island. He hiked to the northern tip of the Island and climbed Mt. Arrowsmith and other peaks in the area. Hutch spent many times in the Rocky Mountains in his search for elk and other game. Hutch is predeceased by his father Robert (Bob) in 1990, mother Isabel in 2000, and wife Ann in 2002. He is survived by his son Bruce (Janice), sister Marlene (Cary) and many other nieces and nephews. In lieu of a service a memorial tea will be held at his Buttertubs complex on Saturday February 13 from 1pm to 3pm. George R Pearkes Senior Citizens Housing Complex 10 Buttertubs Drive Nanaimo BC  V9R 3X8
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Elaine Ford Elaine Ford passed away on February 3rd, 2016 at the age of 68 in Nanaimo, B.C. After fighting MS like a warrior for 43 years, Elaine died peacefully surrounded by family. Elaine was born in Bury, England on 27th October, 1947. At the age of 13 she welcomed an addition to her family when her sister Alison was born. She was devastated to lose her Father at 16. This caused her to change her immediate school and career plans so that she could help support her family and raise her younger sister. Elaine soon found solace in her husband Ian, whom she married on June 1st, 1968. She welcomed her daughter Lisa in 1970, and then her son Charles in 1972. In 1981, her husband’s career in the pulp and paper industry took Elaine and her family on a new adventure, initially to Albany, New York, and then to Cowansville, Quebec in 1982. Elaine managed to establish a close group of friends who she remained in contact with for the balance of her life. In 1989 the family moved to Nanaimo, BC to start another new adventure. Once again Elaine was able to establish another wonderful group of friends despite her increased disability from MS. Elaine continued to travel as much as possible until the very end of her life, and she enjoyed many trips back to her beloved England to see her oldest and dearest friends and family. Elaine’s grandchildren were one of the biggest sources of joy in her later years, and much of her travel centered around them. Elaine continued to fight the progression of MS while being incredibly appreciative of all the help and assistance she received. Elaine made many close friendships with her caregivers and drew great joy from sharing in their lives. This support was critical, along with the unwavering support and love from Ian, in providing Elaine the strength and determination needed to tackle all of her health problems. She will be remembered for her kind heart, determination, courage, strength and resilience. She thought her glass was always half full. Elaine is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ian, daughter Lisa (Mike), son Charles (Shelley), grandchildren Jonathan, Isabella, Thomas, Gwynnevere, Peter and Claire, her sister Alison (David) and her nephew Gary (Jeni). Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Lilian Holland. Her family would like to offer its warmest gratitude and appreciation to all the staff on the 5th floor, 6th floor and Palliative Care Wing at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. She received exceptional care and support throughout her last few weeks, and she was very grateful for that. Memorial donations in memory of Elaine may be made to the MS Society of Canada.
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NOW TAKING orders for Gov’t Inspected yearling Hereford beef. By the side or quarter, $6/lb. $100. deposit required. Call (250)752-8348.
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VIU shows dominance atop conference I MEN’S BASKETBALL stays unbeaten, ladies also winning. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN
The VIU Mariners made a statement with convincing wins against the toughest opposition the PacWest has to offer. Vancouver Island University’s first-place men’s basketball team handily defeated the second- and third-place Quest Kermodes and Langara Falcons on the weekend, and VIU’s women’s team also beat Quest and Langara by wide margins. The Mariners men defeated the Kermodes 77-52 on Friday in a packed gym, then followed up with an 82-62 victory over the Falcons the next day. “We’re making progress and I think it’s a good time to make progress,” said Matt Kuzminski, coach of the VIU men. The M’s had to deal with adversity as two starters – point guard John Thompson and centre Jerod Dorby – were injured in the first half of Saturday’s game and didn’t return. “[Players] just stayed ready, which was good,” Kuzminski said. “Guys came in and there wasn’t much drop-off, especially with the effort on the defensive end. And we’ll need those guys going forward, too.” The injuries to Thompson and Dorby aren’t believed to be significant. Josh Ross led all scorers Saturday with 29 points and also had 14 rebounds and seven assists. Jason Fortin scored 15 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Ross also led the team with 20 points on Friday. Fortin had 13 points and 14 boards and Dorby scored 16. Meanwhile, the Mariners women were feeling good about
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VIU Mariners player Connor Billett scores a reverse layup during Saturday’s game against Langara.
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VIU Mariners player Sienna Pollard goes to the basket against the Langara Falcons on Saturday at the Vancouver Island University gym.
their games on the weekend, too, as they defeated the Kermodes 68-49 and the Falcons 69-49. “We played like a team and a lot of people got a bunch of points,” said Sara Simovic, VIU point guard. “That’s the only way we’re
going to win.” Bill McWhinnie, M’s coach, didn’t like his team’s start on Saturday but noted that the women have been good at raising their game in the second half. “They’re kind of into the game
[by then], they should be warm, they should be mentally focused, and then we make adjustments and they come out harder in the second half,” he said. Emily Clarke led all scorers Saturday with 19 points, Simovic added 18 and Sienna Pollard scored 17 to go with 10 rebounds. On Friday, Pollard had a huge game with 24 points and 21 rebounds and Lanae Adams scored 19 points and made seven steals. GAME ON … VIU’s basketball teams head off on the road Friday (Feb. 12) and Saturday to take on the Capilano Blues and the Douglas Royals, respectively. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Clippers try to get on track The Nanaimo Clippers, disappointed but undaunted, are getting right back at it. The city’s B.C. Hockey League club is coming off a 6-1 loss the Penticton Vees this past Friday in Nanaimo (see page 36). “It was a disappointing one,” said Devin Brosseau, Clippers captain. “There was a big buildup, big hype for that game.” So he’s glad his team was stepping right back on the ice with games Wednesday after press time and Thursday (Feb. 11). “That’ll be important for us to get back on the winning route and prove to our fans that we’re worthy,” Brosseau said. The Clippers hosted the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Wednesday at Frank Crane Arena; for a recap, please visit www. nanaimobulletin. com/sports. GAME ON … The Clippers visit the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Thursday at Port Alberni’s Weyerhaeuser Arena.
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Brent McMahon, front left, Forrest Simpson, Olivier Collin and Jackson Bocksnick get off to a fast start at the Cedar 12K race on Sunday morning. Simpson went on to win the race.
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The Nanaimo Clippers couldn’t get much going against the B.C. Hockey League’s best team. The Penticton Vees came into Frank Crane Arena on Friday night and blew out the Shipmen 6-1. The game was 2-1 after one period, but Tyson Jost scored his second and third goals of the game in quick succession midway through the second period and the Clippers didn’t muster much pushback the rest of the way as the neutral zone got clogged up. “We needed more saves in the game, for sure, and then I thought that once the score got a little bit lopsided and they buckled it down, by then our heads were in left field. We just didn’t finish strong,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. He said the game hinged on key moments. Nanaimo had a good start to the second period and earned an early power-play opportunity, but couldn’t get the game-tying goal. “At 2-1, even at 3-1, it was an even game, but they happened to have gotten a couple more pucks past our goalie
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Nanaimo Clippers forwards Sheldon Rempal, left, and Spencer Hewson battle for a puck with Penticton Vees opponents including Scott Conway, middle, during Friday’s BCHL game at Frank Crane Arena. The visitors won 6-1.
than we had with theirs,” Vandekamp said. “And then we just didn’t have the maturity to stick with that.” Jost, Vees captain, said he was really happy with his team’s play in a game it was excited about. “One of our game plans going in was just trying to get pucks to the net and create offence off that, and I think we did that really well…” he said. “We had some lucky bounces, but that all comes off hard work.” Devin Brosseau,
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It’s the little details that’ll make the difference in the end. Clippers captain, doesn’t think his team is far behind the first-place Vees, saying the Clips played a bad game. “We’re not that far off. We’ve just got to
be playing better and be consistent every night,” Brosseau said. “It’s the little details that’ll make the difference in the end.” Luke Voltin, Dixon Bowen and Nicholas Jones had Penticton’s other goals and Anthony Brodeur was the winning goalie as shots were 35-23 in favour of the Vees. Sheldon Rempal had Nanaimo’s only marker on the power play in the first period and Evan Johnson suffered the loss in goal. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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The Nanaimo District Islanders are a new-look team. That’s because the senior AAA boys’ basketball team debuted new uniforms this month. Team captains Max Reed and Callum Gemma had a hand in the design, which features a topographical map of Vancouver Island and prominent NDSS letters that vertically span the jersey and shorts. “We’re looking good, so I think it will help us play better, hopefully,” said Gemma. For more on the Islanders and high school basketball, please visit www. nanaimobulletin. com/sports.
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Nanaimo District Islanders guard Will Fridriksson scores a layup against the Pitt Meadows Marauders during an exhibition game at the NDSS gym on Saturday. Nanaimo won 70-59.
There was a whole lotta to use the Nanaimo event shakin’ goin’ on this past as a training ground. The weekend at the Nanaimo Koreans dominated in Curling Centre, as the local most of their games, but club hosted the annual had their hands full in Ladies’ Open Bonspiel. the final against the Val A total of 32 local and Schultz entry from Courvisiting teams enthusiastitenay/Comox. The two cally took part, with the teams had traded single theme of this year’s compoints, and were tied 3-3 petition being ‘Shake Your after seven ends. With her Booty.’ Brenda Chaplin final stone, Korean skip was chair of the Yeong Ju Ryu bonspiel’s organeeded to make thorpe nizing commita precision report tee, assisted by draw to the butIan Thorpe Marg Blackley ton to take a 4-3 Columnist and Joanne Philvictory. lips. Volunteers The bonspiel’s earned high B event was praise for their sponsored by efforts in stagJim Pattison ing a top-notch Hyundai, and event. In addifeatured an alltion to competiNanaimo final. tion on the ice In that game, the bonspiel featured fun skip Zorka Smith stole activities, a champagne three ends in a row to pull breakfast, and some very away from Teri Gauthier imaginative decorations for a 7-2 win. Smith was upstairs at the club. backed by Wanda Cullen, As for the curling itself, Kelsey Blake, and Monica finals in each of the bonMcKinnon, while others spiel’s four events were on the Gauthier team were played on Sunday. Again Brenda Redman, Melissa this year Bastion Trophies Harris, and Janet Povey. sponsored the championDamsels Fashions was ship A event, where both the sponsor for the bonfinalists were from out of spiel’s C event. In the town. final, locals Leslie Shearer For the second year in a and Glynis Davis teamed row, a national women’s with visiting players Lorsquad from Korea chose raine Jeffries and Susanne
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W 33 30 23 21 19
L 17 18 20 25 25
T 1 3 3 4 3
OTL 1 0 3 0 3
Pts 68 63 52 46 44
F 208 192 159 153 146
A 169 143 168 152 179
L 11 15 20 25 35 40
T 4 2 3 5 3 0
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F 200 166 190 166 124 127
A 123 124 172 209 227 259
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F 226 216 195 158 150 177
A 109 163 152 169 220 215
Mainland Division GP 48 49 51 51 51 49
Chilliwack Wenatchee Langley Coquitlam P.G. Surrey
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W 44 33 26 22 20 18
6 16 15 24 30 27
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GP 46 44 46 44
W 36 22 17 11
L 6 17 25 29
T 2 1 0 1
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F 238 159 158 132
A 125 145 196 224
Grundison to post a 7-2 win over the Nanaimo foursome of Anita Chambers, Eleanor Voysey, Stephanie Voysey, and Janice Stromar. Third place went to local team Lorraine Gagnon, Tracey Newlands, Debbie Pulak, and Kelly Bleau. Sponsor for D event was Harbour Chandler, and the final saw Nanaimo skip Nicole Backe and her team score a 9-4 victory over clubmate Dianne Smith. Others on the winning team were Renee Fisher, Rhonda Stoner, and Heather Osachoff, while Smith was backed by Shirley Learmonth, Andrea Trepanier, and Nancy Friday. Third in D went to local skip Teri Palynchuk and her teammates Donna Gannon, Jodi Crawford, and Keri Negrin. More bonspiel action will be featured at the curling centre next week. The Nanaimo Senior Ladies’ Bonspiel is scheduled to start Monday (Feb. 15). Teams can still register, with information available by contacting the club at 250-753-3474. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.
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