TUESDAY APRIL 26, 2016
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CHAMBER’S NEW PREZ
WORKING IN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY
Bill McKinney says he has plans for his first year in office
Local woman worked as a make-up artist on science fiction film shot in Nanaimo
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THROUGHOUT THE REGION
Combating illegal dumps
‘This problem is terrible for the environment as well as expensive’ In light of recent illegal dumping issues (see The NEWS, April 19), the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is joining forces with Nanaimo and District Crime Stoppers, Island Timberlands and TimberWest to crack down on illegal dumping across the region. Combined, the RDN, Island Timberlands and TimberWest spend more than $200,000 each year combating illegal dumping. This includes paying for cleanup, staff time and waived fees at the landfill. “Working together will certainly help us in our efforts to curb illegal dumping in the region,” said RDN Deputy Chair Colin Haime. “This problem is terrible for the environment as well as expensive to address and we need help from the public and landowners to reduce its impact.” Nanaimo and District Crime Stoppers will provide rewards for anonymous tips that lead to identifying those responsible for committing a crime, including illegal dumping. “Crime Stoppers is the most effective method of getting anonymous information from the public to the appropriate agency,” said Chuck Campbell, Nanaimo and District Crime Stoppers president. “We just want the information, not your name and you do not have to go to court.” See CRIMESTOPPERS, page A9
QUALICUM BAY
Shots fired; no injuries
Oceanside RCMP are investigating a complaint of mischief to a commercial building in the 5900 block of Island Highway West in Qualicum Bay. During the early morning hours of April 21, an unknown suspect or suspects shot bullets into the building. There were no injuries as the business was closed at the time, but there was damage to the building as a result of gunshots. “Any time a firearm is used in the commission of an offence, the potential of injury escalates,” Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter said. “We would like to find the person(s) responsible and hold them to account for their reckless actions.” If you have any information about this crime, please contact Const. Laurie of the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or report anonymously at Crime Stoppers 1-(800) 222-8477. — NEWS Staff
J.R. RARDON PHOTO
WELL ARMED: Parksville Royals starter Adam McKilliken delivers a pitch during Saturday’s 2-1 win over White Rock in B.C. Premier Baseball League play at Springwood Park. McKilliken improved to 3-0 as the Royals earned a split of a doubleheader. See story in Sports, page A35.
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