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Province to impose contract

Missing cash, drugs spark RCMP probe BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

A lack of evidence has sparked a code of conduct and a criminal investigation within Nanaimo’s RCMP detachment. Supt. Nor m McPhail, Nanaimo RCMP detachment commanding officer, announced Wednesday that Mounties are conducting an internal criminal investigation after it was discovered Dec. 2 evidence related to a drug investigation – $10,000 cash and 0.3 grams of cocaine – had gone missing. The discovery was made when an exhibit custodian went to move the items from a temporary evidence storage locker in the Nanaimo detachment. The temporary exhibit locker is used to hold evidence exhibits that have not been fully examined or catalogued prior to being permanently stored in the detachment’s main evidence area. McPhail said an internal audit was immediately conducted, but failed to turn up the missing evidence. “As a result of that, a criminal investigation was initiated,” said McPhail. The exhibits have yet to be accounted for and a code of conduct investigation was launched against a Nanaimo RCMP constable with eight year’s service for alleged improper handling of the exhibits. ◆ See ‘PROPER’ /4

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National-calibre climber Elan Jonas-McRae free climbs the artificial rock faces at the Romper Room Thursday. Jonas-McRae recently won Junior Athlete of the Year recognition at the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. Romper Room’s indoor rock climbing centre offers a range of difficulty levels for novice to experienced climbers.

Education Minister George Abbott’s intention to impose a contract on teachers is disappointing to the Nanaimo teachers’ union. Derek DeGear, president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, said he’s worried that a legislated contract will remove rights from collective agreements. “I was kind of expecting that we were going to get to this point,” he said. “They’ve been pretty clear on their desire for a legislated solution.” The decision comes after a report from Trevor Hughes, assistant deputy minister for industrial relations, stated it is unlikely the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association will come to a negotiated settlement. The two sides have bargained for almost a year. The Hughes report talks about the province’s net-zero mandate (no net increase in total compensation) being a major obstacle to a voluntary settlement between the two parties, but DeGear said BCPSEA has never come to the table with net zero – he describes the association’s proposals as “sub-zero”. “All the BCPSEA proposals talked about significant strips to our contracts,” he said. “Zero has never been on the table. It’s about taking away rights in the collective agreement.” ◆ See ‘FULL-SCALE’ /4

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Bowen Park lags in great places vote Nanaimo’s Bowen Park is falling behind in the annual Greatest Places competition. The city’s 36-hectare park sits with about 650 votes, while other public spaces in B.C. are well ahead, including Dr. Sun YatSen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver, with 7,230, and Botanical Beach in Juan de Fuca provincial park, with 3,068. Bowen Park is competing against dozens of other public spaces across Canada to win the Greatest Places in Canada competition, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Planners. Last year, downtown Nanaimo’s Commercial Street won the Best Street award in the competition, which provided not only bragging rights for the city but a golden marketing opportunity. Bowen Park, located off Comox Road, just north of downtown, hosts activities of all kinds, from an outdoor pool, to disc golf, to trails which meander through the park’s forests. The Millstone River side channel, rehabilitated by community groups five years ago, provides habitat for salmon, trout and other wildlife. If Nanaimo residents come up short in the voting, the wilderness and amenities of the inner-city park might be enough to convince a panel of experts to help determine it a winner. To vote, please visit www.cip-icu.ca/great places/en/. Deadline is Feb. 29.

Residents plan playgrounds as boys’ memorial BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Glenn Houle, left, and Korey Nash of Glenn Houle Masonry apply a stone finish to the sign at the entranceway of Marie Davidson BMX Track Wednesday. Houle, a Nanaimo BMX Association member, wanted to have the sign completed for the first events of the 2012 BMX racing season, which starts in mid-March.

VIEX vexed by repeated vandalism

THIEVES BREAK locks, steal tools and spray graffiti. BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Vancouver Island Exhibition barns at Beban Park are proving to be a regular playground for vandals. They’ve kicked holes in walls, sprayed graffiti and generally made life a pain for volunteers and fair organizers who maintain the facilities. Last weekend, thieves smashed locks off a tool locker and stole hammers and crescent wrenches. They also stole the battery out of a truck, hammered locks off another building and sprayed graffiti on the VIEX office. Karen Streeter, VIEX vice-

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president, said culprits cause damage to the property about once a month and vandalism has been an ongoing problem for years. “We have problems with kids just kicking holes in the barns and graffiti, but this is the first time we’ve actually had any theft,” Streeter said. “There’s nothing in there to steal, really.” Staff installed extra lighting around the barns to deter troublemakers. Streeter said security personnel from Beban Park also patrol the area. “We’ve got extra locks on the barns and done all that we can, but that’s just the way it is, I guess,” Streeter said. “We won’t be leaving anything of value down there anymore.” Mary Smith, city manager of recreation and culture services, said Beban Park

suffers little vandalism overall, but security only patrols the park during the busiest times of the year and patrols are scaled back through the winter. What vandalism does occur in the park is usually limited to graffiti around the buildings and there has been no noticeable increase of incidents around the property. Smith credits the infrequency of problems with the park facilities’ long operating hours, seven days a week, which keep people on site most of each day. “Especially now that most of the park is developed, it gets people into all nooks and crannies in the park,” Smith said. “I think with VIEX being tucked away in the centre, that might be one of the least busy areas at this time of year.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

The Seaview Elementary School community has come up with a way to ensure two boys killed in a house fire on Nanoose First Nations land last month are not forgotten. T h e s ch o o l ’s p a rent advisory council, with the support of the school and district, has launched a campaign to raise money for a memorial playground. The two brothers, aged seven and nine, died Jan. 25 in an accidental fire on the reserve. They were brought to the house the night before for safekeeping due to a windstorm. The campaign, called a Celebration of Life: Jordan and Devon Drake Memorial, aims to commemorate their lives in a way that fits their personalities, said Cherie Alyward, PAC president. “We wanted an active memorial,” she said. “The two boys loved coming to school, they loved playing on the playground with their friends.” Principal Patrick Young remembers the boys being outside a lot and always smiling and happy to be there. The eldest boy often volunteered to help clean up around the playground, he added. Alyward said the longterm goal is to build two playgrounds – one at Seaview and one on the reserve, but the focus is on the school playground for now to allow members of the Nano-

ose First Nation time to grieve and rebuild. The Seaview playg round needs to be replaced anyway, she added, because it is an old wooden structure, which to modern standards is considered unsafe. “We’re also going to put in a memorial bench and some picnic tables,” said Alyward. Parents believe it will cost about $50,000 to buy the equipment for Seaview – parents are willing to help install it – and another $30,000 for the second playground. Alyward said the deaths have hit the school hard and parents think that this playground memorial will help students remember their friends in a positive way. “We’ve had great counselling support in the school, but some kids are still very, very affected,” she said. “We’re going to involve the kids in choosing the playground.” The fundraising has just begun because the group wanted to make sure the parents felt that this was an appropriate way to celebrate the lives of their sons, Alyward added. So far, the group has reached out to Lantzville council and nearby businesses and the next step is to go outside Lantzville in search of grants and donations. To donate, people can send cheques to Seaview addressed to School District 68, attention Cherie Alyward, or to find out more, please call her at 250-390-4801 or e-mail pac. seaview@gmail.com. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Proper protocols not followed ◆ From /1 “All the protocols for handling of the exhibits were not necessarily followed,” McPhail said. “The matter’s under investigation, but on the face of it there was enough there for me to order a code of conduct and have a proper investigation done of that so I can

deal with that situation as quickly as possible.” The constable was notified of the code of conduct investigation Wednesday. Both investigations are ongoing. “It’s not alleged that this Mountie has taken the exhibits at this time,” McPhail said.

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“It’s alleged that he improperly handled those.” The constable was placed on administrative duties within the detachment while the code of conduct investigation is carried out. If the investigation finds that the constable did mishandle the evidence, an RCMP hearing will be held into how the exhibits were handled. M c P h a i l o rd e re d changes to how exhibits are handled in the

detachment. He would not speculate on where investigators think the evidence might be and said he is not aware of any previous incidents of evidence going missing at the Nanaimo detachment, nor is he aware of any prior incidents of misconduct involving the constable. The decision was made to publicly announce the criminal investigation, which had been underway for several weeks, after

police were informed Wednesday the news media were tipped off about the case. “There was an ongoing criminal investigation, however it did come to light from a media source that there was information in the public and given the fact that there was infor mation in the public, I thought it was appropriate to address the issue immediately for the media and the public,” McPhail said.

chairman, said he’s also disappointed the two parties failed to come to a voluntary settlement. “When negotiations fail, you’re left with unresolved issues that can create bitterness over the years,” he said. “I’m hoping that through time and through good discussions, we’ll get back to working together constructively. I hope whatever legislation is enacted is not injurious or punitive.” The BCTF is calling for alternatives to an imposed contract, such as mediation or arbitration. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Full-scale strike being considered ◆ From /1 A full-scale strike is one option being discussed if the provincial legislation does strip teacher contracts, said DeGear, but the union will look at the legislation and then go to members to see what they want to do. “I’ve gotten pretty clearly if our contract is reduced or stripped, [members] want the strongest possible reaction to that,” he said. “Definitely a full walkout is on the table, but it’s one of several options out there.” Jamie Brennan, school board

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Further financial woes face education system BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

There is little in the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012-13 budget for the public education sector except continuing fiscal challenges, say Nanaimo teachers and education officials. The province has frozen block funding at current levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $4.7 billion annually â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through to 2014-15, but provided an additional $165 million over three years for the Learning Improvement Fund, which will go to classrooms with the highest needs. The special fund is in response to issues surrounding 2002 legislation that stripped teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contracts of certain working conditions, including limits on class sizes and the number of special needs students in each class. A Supreme Court ruling last spring found

parts of that legislation unconstitutional and gave the province a year to fix it. Derek DeGear, president of the Nanaimo District Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association, said the static funding doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with inflation and increased costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the back end of a decade of cuts to the system,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What this signals to me is a new decade of cuts to come.â&#x20AC;? DeGear called the $165-million fund, divided up over three years, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;drop in the bucketâ&#x20AC;? for a $4.7-billion annual budget. He estimates it will mean an additional $8 per classroom next fall and nowhere near what the province would spend if it put guaranteed size and composition limits back in teacher contracts. The special fund will also force districts, schools and classrooms to compete for a limited pool of resources, rather than guarantee support for all students, he added. Jamie Brennan, Nanaimo school board

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chairman, said no new money means trustees will have to make hard decisions to balance the books, as inflation costs and increased Medical Service Plan premiums put more pressure on finances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad news, but we have to be provoked to act, to make some fairly difficult decisions over the next few months,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Continuing to cut is really problematic for me.â&#x20AC;? Trustees and district officials are working on a strategic plan that Brennan hopes will contain some options to save money and generate additional revenue, such as leasing or selling surplus assets.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The potential is there for school closures as well,â&#x20AC;? he said. Brennan is encouraged by the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparent change of mind on disposition of surplus assets and hopes it will mean a loosening of the lengthy process districts must go through to sell surplus properties. Secretary-treasurer Phil Turin said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how much money the district will be allotted yet, but the MSP premium hike will be an added pressure to next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. Last week, his rough estimate was that the district would be short about $733,000. He also told trustees that the board has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;window of opportunityâ&#x20AC;? over the next year to make some money-saving changes before major funding shortfalls are likely.

Universities given one year to plan for major reductions â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be your marks and your work ethic that determine what kind of education you get, The province has given post- not your wealth,â&#x20AC;? said Beasley. secondary institutions a year to â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The cuts are] short-sighted ecoreduce administrative and other nomically. It does nothing to help costs before funding will be the B.C. economy to grow from reduced by $20 million in 2013-14 resource-based to knowledgeand $50 million in 2014-15. based.â&#x20AC;? Steve Beasley, executive direcPat Eagar, VIUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice-president tor of the Vancouver of administration and Island University Stufinance, said the univerdentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union, said this is sity will have to explore bad news for students. other revenue streams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really With provincial fundannouncing there is ing remaining static in tuition fees are going to the last few years, she skyrocket,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The said the institution has outcome of huge cuts to already begun pursupost-secondary funding ing different options is much, much higher such as contract traintuition fees. It will mean ing work. BEASLEY that less people are able â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because for a numto afford to go and those ber of years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been that do go will have much higher absorbing the impact of inflation, levels of debt.â&#x20AC;? each additional loss of revenue The union has already been stream adds to that challenge,â&#x20AC;? campaigning to reduce tuition said Eagar. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com fees and eliminate interest charges on provincial loans, said What do you think? Give us Beasley, and the average student debt load is $27,000 plus interest. your comments by fax at 250Debt for single parents and 753-0788 or by e-mail: editor@ many low-income families is nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to often higher than this, he added. spell out your first and last names.

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A south end property labelled as a nuisance property by city council has a city watchdog wondering if all properties are treated fairly. Nanaimo council voted earlier this month to declare 540 Haliburton St., formerly the Columbus Hotel, a nuisance property because over the past two years Nanaimo RCMP were called to the location 49 times to resolve problems and disturbances. Fred Taylor argues that the Balmoral Hotel, at 126 Haliburton St., received 50 calls to the RCMP last year alone, but has escaped the nuisance designation. The Balmoral is a supported housing project owned and operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Vancouver Island Health Authority has a health centre

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in the building which offers homeless outreach support and community treatment teams. The association also runs a meal program out of the building’s café, and there is a provincial income assistance office at the location. Owners of the for mer Columbus Hotel rent rooms as private residences and the site is known to attract prostitution and drug users at all hours. “To me it should be worse if there are more calls to a supervised place. It’s a greater concer n because it makes me wonder if it’s being supervised correctly,” said Taylor. The RCMP, however, say a high number of calls does not necessarily qualify a property to be a nuisance property. In a letter to city council, Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Norm McPhail said recommendations to deem property a nuisance involves a great deal of analysis and discussion with the city’s Nuisance Property Committee and any decision to refer any property to coun-

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cil for nuisance designation is evaluated on a case-by case basis. “We take reasonable steps to work with property owners to ameliorate issues, evict problem tenants, recommend physical and environmental changes and improve management strategies,” wrote McPhail, adding significant discussions were held with the owner of 540 Haliburton St., but disturbances continue. According to RCMP files, there were 532 calls for police in total on Haliburton Street

from January 2011 to November 2011. “Regardless of the nature of a call [or] investigation for police, each one is an expense to the taxpayer,” said Taylor. McPhail noted that the benefits of the services provided by the Balmoral offset police calls for disturbances, and that the site is working within its Good Neighbour Agreement with the South End Neighbourhood Association. “Is it reasonable to expect higher calls for police service to this location? Yes, absolutely,” wrote McPhail. “The police would be much busier if these services were not available.” Properties are designated as nuisance properties when there is believed to be a “significant public safety concern” or ongoing problems “diminish the quality of life, peace and enjoyment of neighbours.” Property owners given a nuisance property designation must pay for police or bylaw services for each call to the address.

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a “rail infrastructure investment program” in this year’s federal budget, specifically citing the Victoria-to-Courtenay passenger line. Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca NDP MP Randall Garrison also spoke at the meeting, pressing the need for Ottawa to match $7.5 million pledged by the province to help repair the ailing E&N. The motion didn’t specify dollar figures, but the federal committee voted down the request. The Island Corridor Foundation, the non-profit which owns the E&N rail line and corridor, estimates $15 million would allow it to upgrade the track and replace 104,000 rail ties. It reckons $100 million would allow a major overhaul of the entire track and rail bridges. Had the transporation commitee approved the resolution, there is no guarantee the federal government would commit the money – the committee can only make recommendations. Garrison argues the motion would have added pressure on Transportation Minister Denis Lebel to dedicate funding to the E&N in the upcoming federal budget, expected in late March. On the bright side, he pointed out the minister has never said “no.” “The minister says they’re looking at it. They’ve never said ‘no.’ If they really didn’t want it, I think they would say so. I think it’s being actively considered.”

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Cedar development land remains city’s Property that was scheduled to be the site of a sprawling golf resort south of Nanaimo remains in the city’s hands after being purchased in a tax sale last fall. The city’s finance department confirmed Wednesday that Canadian Property Investments has yet to redeem the 24-hectare property at 1170 Phoenix Way and the 36.5-hectare plot at 1270 Phoenix Way. Both properties are parts of the Oceanview resort and golf course proposal. The city purchased the former land parcel for $39,858.62 and the latter for $60,990.12 in October after Canadian Property Investments failed to pay taxes over the past three years. The company has until early October to pay the taxes and regain title to the property. The plan for the resort includes 2,677 multi-density housing units, spa, gold course, hotel and retail centre.

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dents from my years attending have stayed in touch because there was a strong community feel.” It’s that involvement and dedication to building community that is the driving force behind this reunion. The committee meets once a month and is seeking more volunteers to help with the planning and organizing. Members want to make this an event that continues the spirit of community the school started 50 years ago. To participate in the monthly committee meetings or to share your memories of the school’s history, please contact Marina Taylor at 250-741-8150.

Professional foresters holding their annual convention in Victoria have added their voices to concerns raised by B.C.’s auditor general about the province’s forests. The Association of B.C. Forest Professionals released their latest report on forest inventory, and concurred with Auditor General John Doyle’s report last week that knowledge of forest conditions has fallen behind in an era of rapid change. “In recent years, the mountain pine beetle epidemic, as well as several severe fire seasons, has had tremendous impact on the forests,” said Sharon Glover, CEO of the foresters’ association. “Yet due to cutbacks, the scale of the provincial inventory program has been reduced.” The association’s report says 42 per cent of the province is represented by inventories completed prior to 1990, and 30 per cent of forest records date back to before 1980. The report’s top recommendation is “stable and adequate funding” for inventory work, estimated at $15 million per year. The report says the budget for forest inventory research was $13.3 million four years ago, and has declined to $8.4 million for the fiscal year ending this March. Forester staff positions have gone from 40 full-time equivalents in 2006 to 27 in 2011. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon released an austerity budget Tuesday. It shows total spending for the recently consolidated Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is to rise from $590 million in the current fiscal year to $602 million in 2012-13, then drop again to $555 million in 2013-14. The foresters’ report notes that new technology is being developed to check the state of B.C.’s vast forests, which cover three quarters of the province. Satellite imagery was used to measure the extent of mountain pine beetle-affected forests, and a low-elevation digital camera system is being used to identify recovery in beetle-affected stands. Forests Minister Steve Thomson says $6 million has been allocated to improve B.C.’s forest inventory, with emphasis on regions affected by beetle kill and wildfires.

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Warren Dick digs to discover what set off his metal detector in the beach at Swy-a-lana Lagoon Wednesday. In the winter, Dick, who owns a bed and breakfast in Ladysmith, has time to poke around with his metal detector in popular summertime hangouts to find whatever fell out of people’s pockets. He carries away and disposes of sharp metal objects he finds in beaches and playgrounds that could injure people if left behind.

Park Avenue school prepares to mark 50 years

BIRTHDAY PARTY planned to include reunion next fall.

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Park Avenue School is looking for a piece of history – and time is running out to add your memories to the 50-year birthday celebration. The school hosts its golden anniversary Oct. 26-27 with a reunion, photographic displays, and the publication of a book that includes a history of the school as well as individual memories. A committee for the celebra-

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tion, led by former student Marina Taylor, plans to combine the step down memory lane with educational opportunities for current students. “We’ll have displays in five classrooms, each marking a specific decade. The children will be helping with the project by creating exhibits, conducting interviews and organizing a multi-media presentation of albums, scrapbooks and video,” Taylor said. “Plus we’re getting old textbooks and material from the B.C. education archives.” Helping out is author and historian, Brian Pettit, past principal of the school from 1988-1997. Pettit, who has a passion

for historical tidbits, recently discovered that a one-room schoolhouse originally sat on the site in the 1920s and even managed to hunt down a living attendee of the school currently living in Edmonton. “He’s 90-plus years old, but still remembers the little red schoolhouse,” Pettit said. The existing school has seen a total of eight additions and was originally built in 1962. “Over the years, we served a multicultural population, but parent, teacher and community involvement was always a priority,” said Pettit. Taylor agreed. “The school had a huge impact on my life,” she said. “Families, teachers and stu-

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True happiness tough g to define Feb. 11 was World Happy Day. You’re excused if you missed it, because it wasn’t marked on the calendar, or recognized in the United Nations. In fact, it was really just a publicity stunt to promote a new documentary film that tries to answer the age-old question: what makes people happy? Canada ranks as the 10th happiest nation in the most recent database of happiness, compiled by Erasmus University in Rotterdam. On a 10-point scale, Canadians rate their general satisfaction with life at 7.8. That’s about the same level of happiness felt by Swedes and Panamanians, but a bit worse than Costa Ricans, who rate themselves the most satisfied, happiest people on the planet. And pity poor Togo, who wallow in their lowly satisfaction score of 2.6, the most miserable place on Earth, sadder than Benin, Congo and even Haiti. Curiously, North Korea did not participate in the study, although given that totalitarian country’s prohibition on individual thought, it’s hard to say whether North Koreans would consider themselves deliriously joyous or profoundly depressed. Their answers would probably hinge upon who was looking over their shoulder as they completed the survey. Of course, any measure of happiness is completely subjective. One man’s happiness could very well be another’s misery. Like David Choe. Who? He’s a graffiti artist commissioned in 2005 to do some paintings for the walls at Facebook’s first headquarters. Instead of cash, he opted to take his payment in stock. He’s now worth an estimated $200 million. But he’s not happy about it. “I can never buy back my privacy,” he told a TV interviewer. Which just reinforces the old adage – money can’t always buy happiness. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Politicians must work for attention

Listening to CBC Radio on my ‘well, we’re really busy, you know.’ drive home the other day, I heard We’ve managed to cover most of Thomas Mulcair lamenting the these appearances and help inform lack of major media coverage thus the masses about the would-be far for the federal NDP leadership leaders’ message, but they’ve cerrace, of which he is the supposed tainly not helped their own cause. frontrunner. The latest was Manitoba MP At the time, I simply shook my Niki Ashton, who apparently had head, wondering what else the an event planned for Nanaimo party expected when it organized a Thursday evening after an appearsix-month lead-up to the ance in Port Alberni. leadership convention. I found out about it at WRIGHT No one cares until it around 2 p.m. Thursday, TURN comes close to decision when I listened to a time, and even then it’s voicemail from her Mitch Wright rare that even half of assistant left an hour Managing Editor people pay attention. earlier informing me But the NDP leaderAshton was passing ship candidates might through town (the also look in the mirror event apparently was for reasons the media cancelled earlier in the hasn’t been too interestday, not that it mattered, ed in who will be Jack since who would’ve Layton’s successor. known?) and was availAt least from the able for an interview. community newspaper perspecIf this is the kind of effort tive, the candidates who’ve visited Canadians can expect from the Nanaimo thus far haven’t exactly next leader of the official orange done their homework in terms of Opposition, we can expect Tory ensuring their names and political blue to continue dominating priorities get to the people. Ottawa. In fact, they’ve done none. Perhaps the party’s potential Several leadership hopefuls leaders simply don’t recognize the organized meet-and-greet sessions PR power of community newsin the Harbour City without even papers, which, taken individualerting the local media. ally, don’t reach near as far as the A few did so as an afterthought a major metro dailies, but taken colfew hours prior to the appearance, lectively reach far more voters. or simply confirmed there was an Sure, it takes more work to event scheduled when we heard contact each of the local papers about it through the grapevine and with the dates and times, but if started making calls. it’s not worth the wannabe party No real explanation as to why potentates’ time to reach out to the media weren’t notified other than, voters in each community, perhaps

they really are just wannabes. If a leadership campaign team is too busy to contact the media, perhaps it should accept as a reasonable consequence that the media isn’t going to pay much attention to the campaign. I’m certain Mr. Mulcair’s reference was intended more for the national dailies and TV news networks, but it seems indicative of the entire NDP leadership slate’s tendency to lament the lack of attention it never ensured it deserved. Had the candidates (and their respective teams) done their jobs better – contacting the small, local papers and ensuring the people in each community knew when and where they were coming through town – one might reasonably expect the sum total of that effort would be an improved national consciousness regarding the upcoming NDP leadership convention. A reasonable expectation might also be that the national media starts paying attention sooner, given the grassroots interest built through the connections with voters in communities across the country. It’s the national politicians’ own responsibility to ensure that if they’re having a party, the people in the various communities across the country get an invitation. If no one gets an invite until the last minute, the host should hardly be surprised when the room is mostly empty. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Education shared by parents, teachers To the Editor, Re: Mixed reaction from parents on school rankings, Feb. 21. It was unfortunate that the above article mentioned the FSA rankings of Hammond Bay Elementary and Bayview Elementary Schools. While I believe the FSA exams provide valuable data to staff, parents and students over time, there are other ingredients that make for a good school. Based on my 40 years in the public school system, the socioeconomic level of parents is the most vital. Parents of higher levels have completed more

schooling, value education, and inculcate in their children the importance of a good education – the need to pay attention in class and the need to complete home assignments. These parents are much more likely to play an active role in regular communication with their children’s teachers. Funnily enough, some of the strongest teachers in the public school system work in schools like Bayview. They show up every day, they meet the social and emotional needs of students and families and they manage to provide great instruction to children. Education is a shared responsibility between parents

and students and teachers. Each must bring something to the party. Well done Bayview teaching staff. Douglas Wilson Nanaimo

More money needed, or better assessment To the Editor, Re: Mixed reaction from parents on school rankings, Feb. 21. Government claims that educational decisions can be made with public FSA results in hand seem to be falling on deaf ears. Private schools, with their

advertised smaller class sizes and modern resources, consistently score higher on these tests, yet government response is to increase class size and reduce resources, including educational assistant support for our most vulnerable students. It is either time for the government to put its money where the data concludes it should go or find a test that more adequately reflects that public schools are doing a better job in the face of all the pressure they are applying through cutbacks and net-zero mandates. Lorne Freedman Nanaimo

Class size limits are government’s responsibility To the Editor, I hesitate to write my opinion on the subject of class sizes because of the acrimony displayed by the teachers’ union on this subject. Much has rubbedoff on teachers and that is truly unfortunate. For those who are able to think beyond the rhetoric, I offer the following: One of the key responsibilities of people in business is in determining the appropriate level of manning to run the business in an efficient and cost-competitive manner. In collective agreements this is one of the core management rights, and a very important one. If you give up control of manning levels, you lose the ability to control the cost of doing business. Of course that can put the business in jeopardy of failure, and the employees’ jobs along with it. Governments have similar rights and responsibilities to control costs. The BCTF was handed plumbs in 1974 and again in 1998, when the NDP government ceded those management rights by way of class size limitations. In 2002, the current government recognized that manning levels did not belong in collective agreements, and moved class size restrictions out of the contract and into the School Act as guidelines. Sure it was heavy-handed, but

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I think most would agree that it needed to be done. A fitting example exists today in the Province of Ontario, which is struggling under a mountain of debt. That debt, if not controlled and reduced, could eventually result in Ontario’s situation resembling that of Greece’s, where thousands of public sector workers are losing jobs and benefits. The Ontario “Drummond Commission Report” has just released recommendations to reduce the cost to government. One of its recommendations is to increase class sizes in schools. This is not a desirable option, as education is impor-

tant to us all. However, if things get bad enough, this is one of the tools to reduce cost, but not available if manning is boundup in collective agreements. I think it is pretty clear that setting class sizes and learning conditions are the responsibility of the Ministry of Education and school boards, not the teachers’ union. Murray Duncanson Nanaimo

could have ran for election again last summer but did not, apply to council for appointment once again, hoping to ride the easy way in. What will be truly disgusting, though, is if council appoints any business people to this board, which is already stacked to the brim with them. There must be other points of view. C.L. Cavanagh Nanaimo

Downtown BIA board needs other voices

Impaired driving laws need to be stronger

To the Editor, It is time to see if the new Nanaimo city council has any scruples. The city has advertised for citizens to apply for two at-large positions on the Downtown Business Improvement Association’s board of directors. Two years ago, the former council appointed two businessmen after they did not win their seats in a newly established democratic election process which was set up to stop close-knit favouritism. The whole point of having council appointees is so there will be a more diverse base of knowledge, other than business people, to champion what needs to happen to keep revitalizing the downtown. We’ll have to see if those same two businessmen, who

To the Editor, Re: Impaired driver found passed out at preschool, Feb. 18. If ever there was proof we need to strengthen, not weaken, our impaired driving laws, this incident proves it. It is beyond me why this woman isn’t currently incarcerated in order to stop her from driving drunk. The first incident did nothing to stop her from once again getting behind the wheel and endangering others. Between now and the time she has promised to appear in court in May, she will, based on past behaviour, most likely continue to endanger herself and others with no apparent consequences as long as she has a driver’s licence and a car. Ellyn Turner Nanaimo

Teachers’ union wants more, but offers less back To the Editor, Re: B.C. Liberals drive province into ground, Letters, Feb. 16. It’s negotiation time again, as evidenced by B.C. Teachers’ Federation advertising and the overtly political letters from activist teachers. Daniel Companion identifies himself almost immediately as a “long time teacher yet again mired in conflict”. He reinforces his activist credentials by revealing he began poisoning the workplace atmosphere against the newly elected B.C. Liberal government 10 years previously. Companion then launches a largely fact-free diatribe regarding the conditions in schools using emotive words such as “crumbling”, “bursting”, “overcrowding” and referring to technology 20 years out of date. Most scurrilously, he trots out the old socialist lie regarding private schools, by which he means those not completely controlled by his union. Separate or religion-based schools do not divert funding from state schools, in fact they subsidize state schools by providing an often superior quality of education, while receiving just half the funding of their state school counterpart. Parents choose to pay the entirety of ‘public school property taxes’ while receiving only half of it back for their own children’s education. While shooting the FSA messenger, Companion admits separate schools “perform better” and then declares himself “ashamed”. And well he should be. Per student funding has doubled since 2001 and last October it was announced that $300 million would be provided to build or upgrade 19 major schools. Yet despite declining enrolments and expanding funding, our students are leaving school less literate and less prepared for the workplace. As always, the BCTF wants more while continuing to offer us less in return. Randy O’Donnell l Nanaimo

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Column afterthoughts add information Messages that come in after columns usually either ask for or provide information. Most recently, I’ve been asked about fair trade olive oil and how to source reliable, pure olive oil. The fair trade Palestinian oil costs $22 for 750 ml. This is well within the range for extra virgin, which is pure juice of the first pressing and will never be cheap, or blended, or “extra light” or “low fat” (though olive oils are lower in saturated fats than most other oils). It is sold by Global Village Nanaimo and you can contact me to find out how to get it. The most reliable olive oils are imported by Veronica Foods (http://

www.evoliveoil.com/) Also, it should not be which imports more than bottled in clear glass one million gallons of because exposure to light fine, fresh, extra virgin is not good for it. olive oil every Remember, year. olive oil does FOOD There is an not have to be MATTERS olive oil store Italian, some in Vancouver of the best Marjorie Stewart now, so readers olive oils are interested in Spanish or improving Californian. their olive And the oil education strange can arrange letters EVOO a jaunt to the are not the Vancouver Olive celebratory cry Oil Company of the ancient at 2571 West maenads Broadway. (evoe!), but the acronym Learning about olive for extra virgin olive oil. oil is very much like It’s a “buyer beware” learning about wine, but story, and, if you are there are a few extra tips. doing some comparing, Olive oil must be fresh, it helps to know that one so buy it from reputable ounce is about 30 ml. stores with high turnover. One of the messages

I got was from an old neighbour and friend who presses his own sunflower seeds for oil. He says, so long as the seeds are good, so is the oil. I think this is very exciting news, since I have been wondering for some time how Vancouver Island could become selfsufficient in oils. Another column that brought some queries was the one about bread and my saga of the stand mixers. I was reminded that there is a specialty mixer available which can be trusted to do the job properly. I don’t think I should name the brand, but if anyone is interested, they can send me a message and I will put them in touch with

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the local representative, who will also arrange some tuition, I think. Finally, to clear my conscience, I confess that I was quite wrong to situate the “Onion Johnnies”, bicycling sellers of the onion strings of my youth, in Basque Spain. A French friend set me straight that they were Bretons, over from Brittany to serve the British market. Basques do wear blue berets, though. ◆ Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of the Foodshare Society and president of the multi-stakeholder co-op, Heritage Foodservice. She can be reached at: marjorieandalstewart@ shaw.ca.

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Sheila Coultish, left, Nanaimo Theatre Group president, presented the community theatre company’s historian, Andrea Roszmann, with the first copy of the club’s new history book. Roszmann spent countless hours compiling the details of the past 25 years of theatrical products for the book. It’s the second history book compiled by the theatre group, the first of which documented 25 years prior to 1986.

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A director and producer who won two Emmy Awards for the animated show Spawn hosts a new radio show on CHLY. The Riot Act with Reve re n d Te re n c e airs Thursdays, from 5-7 p.m., on 101.7 FM, hosted by Terence Fitzgerald. The show features rare, interesting and obscure tracks

from around the world collected by the host over the past 30 years. “My friends have become overwhelmed with being inundated with new music from me monthly,” Fitzgerald said. “Music is my escape, and I welcome the listener along for the journey.” T h e Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d U n ive r s i t y

alumni worked in television, animation, feature films, music videos, video games, comic books and soundtracks. He ear ned two E m my Aw a rd s i n 1998-99 for the HBO series Spawn, plus two Grammy Award nominations the same years for Best Short-form Music Video for Pearl

Tourism Leadership Committee The Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) is inviting Expressions of interest for positions on the standing committee of the board known as the Tourism Leadership Committee to compliment the skill sets of the existing Committee members. The Tourism Leadership Committee will serve as the the voice of the Tourism industry on the provision of recommendations to the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors on matters relating to strategy, marketing focus, infrastructure gaps, regulatory issues and direction of efforts to improve and positively impact all aspects of the tourism industry within our community, and: To provide recommendations on the performance indicators and measurements that will result in a positive impact on the Tourism Industry within our community.

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The Call for Expressions of Interest is soliciting individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Private/Public Partnerships Social Media Marketing Tourism Niche Markets (ie. Sports/Arts/Heritage) Market Research and Evaluation Finance and Capital Packaging and Promotions Web Development Mediation Committee Chair Experience Previous Board/Committee Experience First Nations Liaison Experience Risk Management Transportation, Touring and Travel Product Development and Distribution

Term: 2 Years Time Commitment: Approx. 2 hours per month plus strategic planning and development as required. Individuals wishing to respond may receive a Tourism Leadership Committee package of information containing the mandate, roles and expectations of the Committee positions by contacting carolyn.quinn@investnanaimo.com or 250-591-1551 ext. 24 Expressions of interest will be received until closing on March 5, 2012 at 4:00 pm at carolyn.quinn@investnanaimo.com. Please include an outline of your experience and qualiﬁcations that meet the skills requirements as noted.

Jam’s Do the Evolution and Korn’s Freak on a Leash, which he won for the latter. Retur ning to the Island after more than 20 years in the U.S., Fitzgerald is writing an animated screenplay for Dreamworks, a comic book about zombies, plus multiple television projects. “I’m really excited to have someone with so much experience in the entertainment industry involved with Radio Malaspina,” said Dylan Perry, station manager.

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Co-op donation keeps SAR vehicles running Mid Island Co-op is keeping Nanaimo Search and Rescue volunteers fueled up and ready to go.

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older they unfortunately get more unreliable,â&#x20AC;? said Allen Tonn, NSAR chief of operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get our equipment to a search, or have a breakdown on the way, that can detrimentally affect the outcome of a call.â&#x20AC;? The group is fundraising to replace vehicles and to update equipment. The next event is

on Friday (March 2) at the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Entertainment during the evening includes comedian Randii Andii and regular Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rockers Johnny Inappropriate. A silent auction will tempt bidders with a range of offerings, many with an outdoor flair. Canucks tickets and a 50/50 draw will

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Biff Bartlett, left, Tracy McInnes, fourth from right, James Bartlett, Frankie Bartlett and Michael Bartlett, of Nanaimo’s Rawmbas Restaurant, present Sandra Fraser, second from left, and Kathleen Shoemaker, of the Canadian Celiac Association, with a cheque for $1,000. The association is dedicated to improving quality of life for those affected by gluten. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Leadership group Soccer Team Specials launches projects www.bastiontrophies.com/soccer benefiting Island Trophies It’s a busy time of year for Leadership Vancouver Island, with three exciting projects led by the 15 participants of our 2011/12 Leadership Program. This year’s projects will span from Mill Bay to Nanaimo, with team leadership efforts benefiting everyone from small business to volunteers. In Nanaimo, Team Inspire is partnering with Nanaimo Airport to host Happy Trails Motor Sports Awareness Day, an event focusing on outdoor motor sport safety combined with fun interactive activities and education. Planned for May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the day will be an opportunity to have fun with family, friends and fellow motor sport enthusiasts and also learn about preventative

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Nanaimo Airport Land Consultation Wednesday, March 7, 7-9 p.m. Western Maritime Institute, 3519 Hallberg Road, Cassidy The Regional District of Nanaimo has contracted with CitySpaces Consulting to undertake an independent consultation with airport users, neighbours and other interested parties regarding acceptable future uses on lands owned by the Nanaimo Airport Commission that are not required for airport uses. Presentation by CitySpaces Consulting, followed by question and answer session, and workshop.

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COMMUNITY Sunday ◆ UNITY SPIRITUAL Education Centre hosts a film presentation of I Am, at 12:30 p.m. at 2325 East Wellington Rd. Visit www.unity nanaimo.org for further information. Tickets are $10.

Monday ◆ CANADIAN FEDERATION of Canadian Women hosts a presentation on aboriginal childhod learning. 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd. For more information phone 250-756-9508.

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Tuesday ◆ NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association creating change workshop, 6:30-9 p.m., 1070 Townsite Rd. Pre-register at 250-754-3331, ext. 716.

Wednesday ◆ LOCAL MUSICIANS and poets leaping into natural talents beginning at 7 p.m. at the Vault Coffee House,

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SUNDAY, A MARCH 4, 2012 Coombs Agricultural Hall, Ford Road 1:00 p.m registration meeting begins at 2:00 pm Reports, Election of Executive Social Hour and Pot Luck Supper to follow. For information call 250-723-3178 or 250-756-0732

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Thursday ◆ KIDNEY FOUNDATION of Canada - Nanaimo chapter hosts its regular lunch meeting at Oliver Woods Community Centre at noon. To RSVP P, contact 250758-4561.

Friday ◆ NANAIMO GROUND Search and Rescue hosts a fundraiser to help replace its aging vehicles. The event takes place at the Queen’s from 7-11 p.m. and includes comedian Randii Andii, rockers Johnny Inappropriate, 50/50 draw, draw for Canucks tickets and a silent auction. Tickets $15 at the door.

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ew HST rebates on new housing and other government incentives could liven up an otherwise bland set of predictions for Nanaimo’s new housing market. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its summarized statistics for 2011 recently, along with its predictions for 2012 and 2013. The corporation’s predictions are mostly positive and point toward measured steady growth in the housing market with no huge swings through 2013. Single family home starts in Nanaimo dropped 40 per cent from 410 in 2010 to 246 starts in 2011 as

developers responded to a rising need for rental housing and an improving economy that allowed condominium and rental apartment projects that had been on hold to get underway. Multiple family housing starts will level out from a high of 474 units in 2011 to 450 unit starts predicted annually for 2012 and 2013. The local rental market vacancy rate will loosen up slightly from 3.6 per cent in 2011 to 4.8 per cent for 2012. Average monthly rent for a two bedroom unit will jump from 2011’s rate of $802 to $820 in 2012. One bedroom units will rise climb from $661 to $680 per month through 2012. Nanaimo is maintaining its position among major B.C. cities with the lowest monthly rental costs. Prince George, with an average cost of $726,

was the least expensive city to rent a two-bedroom unit. Home sales will rise slightly to 1,650 in 2012 from 1,532 in 2011 or 7.7 per cent. CMHC predicts 1,750 homes will sell in 2013. The average price of a home in Nanaimo in 2011 was $326,281, which will rise to $333,000 through 2012 and climb to $337,000 through 2013. Byron Gallant, Canadian Home Builders Association of Central Vancouver Island president, said financial incentives recently announced by the B.C. government could boost building and buying in Nanaimo. Some of the incentives that could change the game were announced in the provincial budget Tuesday. A new B.C. first-time homebuyers

$10,000 tax credit, announced Tuesday, is also designed to bolster market sales. “They’ve also put in there, I believe it’s $1,000 a year, to assist seniors for independent living,” Gallant said. The government recently announced transition rules for the HST, such as an HST rebate of up to $42,250 on new homes, which Gallant said he believes will definitely have a positive impact on the new housing market. “I know there have been a number of our customers who have said they’ve simply been sitting on the fence waiting to find out [about HST rebates],” Gallant said. “This could have a potentially huge impact on their final bill. Who couldn’t use an extra 20 grand in their pockets?” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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TRAVEL GETAWAYS CECIL DOUGLAS KNIGHT November 29, 1937February 5, 2012 Cecil beloved husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully on February 5, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Viola of 52 years, daughter Wendy and grandchildren James & Stephanie. He will also be sadly missed by his 8 siblings and their families. We would like to extend a special thank you to all who contributed to his special care. A celebration of life will be held in Manitoba at a later date. Donations in his name may be made to NRGH or charity of choice.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Dorothy Sharman, at Nanaimo Regional Hospital. Dorothy leaves behind her children: Doran (Annmarie), Grant and Dayle (Norm); grandchildren: Noel (Julie), Kelsey, Caitlin, Blaine; great-grandchildren, Liberty and Lincoln. Dorothy will also be missed by her brother, Ray. Dorothy is predeceased by her husband, Bob; sister Beryal; brothers, Mervyn and Bill; and granddaughter Rachel. Dorothy was born on the family farm in Webb, Saskatchewan before moving to Moose Jaw with her mother, sister and brother, Ray. She eventually came west to Vancouver where she worked, met and married Bob and started a family in West Vancouver. Next stop was Chilliwack where she enjoyed volunteering with the Chilliwack Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, working for Royal Welcome meeting new families moving to Chilliwack, and eventually getting her insurance agentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. Bob and Dorothy moved to Nanaimo in 1975. One of Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great passions was travelling which took her to many wonderful places around the world. No service by request. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon or the BC Cancer Foundation, in Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

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Black Press – Victoria Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference and bring balance to your life? Do you want to be your own boss, where the earning potential is limitless and your efforts are rewarded? If this sounds like you, come attend our seminar to learn more about this business opportunity: Date: February 29, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm Where: #202 - 5800 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC

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Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers. The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography. Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.

Qualifications fi This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism. Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset. The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to:

AP/AR RELIEF CLERK WFP is currently seeking an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk. This casual, on call position will be located at the Nanaimo Administration Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing vacation and break relief for the AP AR clerical office union. General duties will include reception, switchboard, AP processing, freight relief, preparation of incoming mail, receivables and bank deposits, as required. The successful candidate will have: • Grade 12 with successful completion of a post-secondary business and/or accounting program, or experience with WFP accounting and business systems. • An efficient user of Microsoft Office applications (in particular MS Excel). In addition, preference will be given to applicants familiar with JDE, LIMS, and AP-Flo. • Demonstrated customer service skills with an upbeat and positive attitude. This is an USW hourly union position with a rate of $18.90 to $19.49 per hour. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/ collective_agreements.php. Please visit us at www.westernforest.com for full details about this job and other career opportunities with Western Forest Products. Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Application Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Reference Code: AP/AR Clerk As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com

Woods Foreman, Yarding & Loading WFP is currently seeking a full experienced Woods Foreman to join our Englewood Forest Operation located in Woss; approximately 45 minutes south of Port McNeill or 90 minutes north of Campbell River. Reporting to the General Foreman, the Woods Foreman is responsible for leading company logging crews and ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, production, and environmental protection are maintained. The Englewood Forest Operation harvests approximately 800,000 m³ annually. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS You are a highly motivated individual who recognizes the value of a team orientated approach in the performance of this challenging position. You bring to the job an excellent safety record, a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health & safety regulations and a willingness to work with Western Forest Products in reaching its safety, quality, environmental and production objectives. You have first-hand knowledge in a unionized environment and amongst your peers you are known for your strong leadership and communication skills. Supervisory experience of both mechanical and cable logging methods will be considered an asset. Western offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Application Deadline: Monday, February 27th, 2012 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Reference Code: Woods Foreman, EFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com

Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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• Do you want to work for a company with a commitment to sustainability and the environment? • Do you want to work with a safetyfocused team of professionals within a company that provides oppor tunit ies for grow t h and development? West Fraser Mills Ltd. currently has a number of exciting career opportunities for Tradesmen, Engineers, Power Engineers, Foresters, Production Labourers and many more at our operations in British Columbia and Alberta! West Fraser is the largest integrated forest produc t s company in N or t h A merica . Operations in BC and Alberta include: - Quesnel, BC - Williams Lake, BC - Fraser Lake, BC - Smithers, BC - Houston, BC - 100 Mile House, BC - Chasm, BC - Chetwynd, BC - Slave Lake, AB - Hinton, AB - Rocky Mountain House, AB - Sundre, AB - Edmonton, AB Successful candidates should be enthusiastic and capable of working in a team environment. All of our operations offer attractive benefits and compensation packages. Additionally, the communities in which we operate offer modern recreational facilities and the ideal environment for the outdoor enthusiast. At West Fraser, we know what counts. We are committed to environmental excellence, workplace safety and sustaining operating leadership through profitability and continued investments. If this sounds like the company for you, apply today by checking out our career opportunities at www.westfraser.com and emailing a copy of your resume to Sarah.Manson@westfraser.com

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EXPERIENCED Construction Labourers needed for high walls concrete forming in Nanaimo. Good wages. Resume: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and CertiďŹ ed Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER or equivalent, commercial experience an asset, attention to detail reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, some travel involved. Reply to: resumes@nanaimobulletin.com Note Job #325 in subject line.

VOLUNTEERS Regular & Spare Volunteer Drivers for Nanaimo Meals on Wheels Society. Mileage allow. Call 250-753-1300 or email mownanaimo@shaw.ca

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VERY GOOD medium sized bedroom set, $300, good 6 chair dining room set + hutch, $200, 12 step chair lift, $500. Offers on all, 250-758-2102.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 FURN’D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views. Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $500. 250-751-2454. 2 FULLY furn. bdrms w/queen size beds, tvs, W/D. Close to VIU, shopping, bus. $500 incl. hydro. 250-754-2734 CEDAR, LRG room for rent. Beautiful views. $475 all inclusive. DD. Avail. immediately. 604-649-4606/ 250-323-0803 DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $500/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER MTN- 1 bdrm $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 9242 COTTONWOOD (Ladysmith)- Bachelor $450. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL LOCATION- downstairs brand new 2 bdrm, bath, kitchen, priv entrance, parking. Available Now. $900 inclds utils. N/P, smoke outside. Call 250-740-5558, 250-667-1379. CENTRALLY Located 1 bedroom basement suite for rent $650/mo, shared utilities w/upper

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HOMES FOR RENT 3 BED home avail. immed. in central Nanaimo. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. $995/mo. (250) 701-3217 or 246-4495. 420 SUMMIT4 bdrms, $1550. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 694 COLONIA (Ladysmith)- 3 bdrms, $1595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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In Special Olympics floor hockey you can’t raise your stick to celebrate a goal, or it gets disallowed. So the Nanaimo Tigers floor hockey team will keep its sticks down as it celebrates – hopefully – enough goals to win gold. The team is off to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games next week in St. Albert, Alta. The 31 Tigers players make up more than a quarter of Team B.C.’s

109-athlete contingent at the Games, which start Monday (Feb. 27). “They’re overwhelmingly excited,” said Dave Forrester, the team’s coach. “A lot of athletes, they’re using words like ‘it’s going to be life memories’. So they’re very excited to go and see how they do at nationals.” The Games have been a long time coming. The Tigers first had to win regionals in 2010, then capture provincial gold in Vancouver in 2011 to win the right to be part of Team B.C.

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week, but he does know that the Tigers have been initially seeded in the top tier of competition. The brand of hockey that got them to nationals should continue to bring success. “We’re balanced throughout. We’ve got some guys who can score some goals, we’ve got some guys that stop the puck and some defenders that get it out of the danger zone,” Forrester said. “We’re going to go and have a great time and see what happens.”

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Nanaimo United went through the rigours of an 18-game regular season and missed out on a provincials berth by one measly point. So they’ll just have to qualify, instead, by winning the Jackson Cup playdowns. Nanaimo’s Div. 1 men’s soccer team opens the Vancouver Island Soccer League’s playoffs tonight (Feb. 25) with a home game against Bays United Div. 2. Nanaimo won’t take anyone by surprise in cup play, not after beating Gordon Head, one of the league’s best teams, 6-1 this month and then punTHE NEWS BULLETIN ishing Juan Nanaimo United player Jordan Reems, de Fuca, one of the league’s right, closes in on a Prospect Lake opponent this month at Merle Logan Field. worst, 15-1 a week later. GAME ON … United’s “I think they’ve all had Div. 1 men face Bays fair warning now with Div. 2 tonight at 7 p.m. a few of those results,” said Scott Davison, coach at Merle Logan Field right after a 5 p.m. game of the team. “So ultibetween Nanaimo’s Div. 2 mately, we’re found out and it’s time to back it up men and Gorge FC of Div. 1. On Sunday Nanaimo now with continued perUnited’s U21 men play formance.” the Saanich Braves at 2 They can’t let up, even p.m. at Merle Logan. against a lower-tiered sports@nanaimobulletin.com opponent like Div. 2 Bays.

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The players have earned this opportunity through commitment and determination, said Forrester, but he pointed out that the community has also played a role. There are limited opportunities to play games against other Special Olympics teams so the Tigers have annual matchups against the Nanaimo Clippers and the Pacific Biological Station and this season took on an RCMP team, as well. The coach isn’t sure how strong Canada’s other teams will be next

“They still have a chance and if you misinterpret that [you] end up on the wrong side of the scoreboard,” said the coach. “So we’ve got to be vigilant and the guys have to put in 100 per cent effort.” Davison said the team took a break last week and returns refreshed. “We’re ready to go,” he said. “We’re ready to measure up again and see what we’ve got.”

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Emma Graves, left, of the Mid-Island Smurfettes and O-Lin Metz of the Nanaimo Red Devils compete for the ball during U12 house league soccer Saturday at Beban Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gyro Youth Sports Fields.

The Nanaimo Clippers have a good chance to pick up two points in the standings tonight (Feb. 25) as they visit the Victoria Grizzlies for a 7:15 p.m. game at Bear Mountain Arena. The Grizz have one win in their last 10 and have struggled since dealing much of their talent at the trade deadline. Since then opponents have scored double-digit goals against them on five occasions.

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Minor football players earn major awards

Minor football locally is primed for its spring season to kick off this coming week. Last year was another very successful one for minor football in Nanaimo, with players at various age divisions involved in spring and fall tackle leagues. That success was recognized, and planning for the coming year was initiated, when Football Nanaimo held its Annual General Meeting recently. As a result of that meeting, Aileen Mutch was acclaimed to take over as the incoming president of minor football. Vicepresident will be Sean Roden, with Sara Craven the association secretary, and Brenda Fletcher returning as treasurer. Elected as directors at large were Derik Ewen, Kim Bihari, Crystal Hughes, Marcia Wright, Grant Renton, Marzie Bellucci, Allison Largue, Pam Rasmussen, Jenna Anawak, and Curtis Strutt.

picked as best receiver. Given recognition at the Outstanding defensive lineAGM were top minor footman from the team was ball participants at each Andrew Neufeld, top offenage level, as player awards sive lineman was James from the past season were Dennis-Orr, and outstandpresented. ing linebacker was Jacob From the peewee level, Muller. Nick Bury got named as team MVP for chosen as outthe year was standing offenDakota Cullum. THORPE sive back, with Best offensive REPORT Morgan Sherban player was Steen Ian Thorpe the outstanding Rasmussen, Columnist defensive back. while best defenRookie of the sive player was year honours Duxon Geddeswent to Spencer Skelding, and Vos. Recipient best lineman of the coaches’ was Blake achievement Sinclair. The award at the most improved bantam level player was was Bailey Hawkins. named as Kashi Tourond, Player awards for the while Dominic Bertrand junior bantam Lions saw took home the coaches’ Cory Fletcher recognized achievement award. as most valuable player Award winners from the on the team. Lewis Moss fall bantam team included was the most improved, Riley Savard chosen as and Aaron Kutra the most most valuable player, Tyler sportsmanlike player. Gavin as most sportsmanChosen as best lineman like, and Breanne Muller was Alexander Bihari, as most improved player. Zach Thompson was best defensive player

Impact reaches Island final The Nanaimo Impact U17 rep girls’ soccer team made an impact on the weekend in playoffs. The team defeated Powell River 4-0 on Sunday at Merle Logan Field to qualify for the Island final March 4 in Ladysmith. In the win last weekend, Kayte Higgins got the shutout and Emily Shires led the offence with two goals. Madison Leigh and Carlea Williamson scored Nanaimo’s other goals.

was Malcolm Barr, and best offensive player was Dayton Gaskell. Picked to receive the coaches’ achievement award was Nathanael Durkan. Last season’s midget Redmen squad compiled a 7-3 record to finish fourth in league standings, then did well to advance to the semifinals of the Vancovuer Mainland Football League playoffs before bowing out. From that Redmen team, MVP honours went to Taylor Saine. Jake Ray was named as top offensive lineman, and Kalden Keen as top offensive back. Chosen as top defensive lineman was Cameron Rossetto, with Trent Wright the top defensive back. Top linebacker award from the Redmen went to Mike Haverstock, and the team’s outstanding receiver was Alex Kutra. Most improved player award went to Adrian Keller, most sportsmanlike to Chae Faickney, and top rookie was picked as Jonah

Wassell. The coaches’ achievement award from the Redmen was shared by Jaxxen Wylie and Jordan Pugh. A total of nine midget Redmen players were invited to participate in the Midget Starbowl to be held in April. Voted as starters were receiver Alex Kutra, defensive back Jaxxen Wylie, defensive lineman Cameron Rossetto, and linebackers Taylor Saine and Ethan Schulz. Also named to the team were defensive back Jordan Pugh, fullback Brodie Squire, defensive lineman Mike Haverstock, and offensive lineman Chae Faickney. Named to the Starbowl coaching staff were Nanaimo coaches Sean Roden and Brendan Ellis. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. ◆ Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

CALENDAR ◆ Feb. 24 - High school basketball, senior AAA boys. North Island championships. Dover Bay vs. TBD. Dover Bay school gym, 7 p.m. ◆ Feb. 25 - Exhibition baseball tripleheader. Serauxmen Stadium. VIBI Mariners vs. Nanaimo Pirates, 10 a.m.; Nanaimo vs. Langley Blaze, noon; VIBI vs. Langley. Serauxmen Stadium, 3 p.m. ◆ Feb. 25 - B.C. Major Midget League hockey. North Island vs. Fraser Valley. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 5:15 p.m. ◆ Feb. 25 - Vancouver Island Soccer League cup playdowns. Nanaimo Div. 1 vs. Bays Div. 2. Merle Logan Field, 7 p.m. ◆ Feb. 26 - B.C. Major Midget League hockey. North Island Silvertips vs. Fraser Valley. NIC, 10:30 a.m.

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