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TTeachers voting on escalation of strike BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Teachers will vote this week on whether they are in favour of escalating the “teach only” job action to a full-scale walkout. The vote, which takes place today and tomorrow (Feb. 28-29) with results released Thursday, comes on the heels of Education Minister George Abbott’s announcement last week he intends to

introduce legislation this week to end the dispute with public school teachers. That decision came 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. Teachers’ contracts

expired last June. The Hughes report lists the province’s “net-zero” mandate as one of the major stumbling obstacles to a voluntary settlement. Derek DeGear, president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, said the vote is so the union can send a strong message to the province prior to a legislated contract, if government chooses to go that route. ◆ See ‘UNION’ /4

Nanaimo drivers are beginning to warm up to the idea of electric vehicles, so the city is staying ahead of the curve by introducing public charging stations. Beginning today (Feb. 28), electric vehicle owners will be able to plug-in free of charge (as it were) at three city-owned locations – two charging stalls will be available at the Beban Park Complex, one at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre parkade and another a short distance away at the Port Theatre parkade. “We’ll start there and see how it goes,” said Coun. Ted Greves, who sits on the city’s transportation advisory committee. “These sites are destinations. At VICC people can charge their car while they do some shopping or visit restaurants downtown, and at Beban they can use the recreational facilities while charging their electric vehicles. As demand increases, I imagine so, too, will the number of charging stations but this should provide a good start.” It cost the city $13,500 to install the two outlets at Beban Park and $8,400 total at VICC

and Port parkades, according to Greves. Installation at VICC was less expensive because much of the infrastructure required was already in place. The city has three Nissan Leaf electric vehicles and one converted electric Ford Ranger as part of its fleet, powered by two charging stations near city hall on Franklyn Street and two more at the public works yard on Labieux Road. Bruce Labell, Nanaimo’s fleet manager, said over time the city estimates about $25,000 in savings per EV over a 10-year period compared to traditional vehicles while helping to achieve city goals to reduce its carbon footprint. Because of fuel and maintenance savings, demand for electric vehicles is increasing in the public realm, prompting the city to offer charging stations. “The city has to be a leader,” said Labelle. “I get calls all the time from the public, often from Vancouver or Victoria, inquiring about charging stations. I received a call (Thursday) from a person who wanted to travel to Whistler, and wanted to make sure there was an opportunity to charge their vehicle in Nanaimo.” ◆ See ‘PUBLIC’ /6

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Police pinch peeping Tom

WARNING PUT out for residents, VIU campus. BY CHRIS BUSH

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Police in Nanaimo have arrested a man suspected of sneaking onto properties in the night and peering through windows for the past several months. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested late Thursday after police received a report at 10:45 p.m. of a prowler on Twiggly Wiggly Road, in Nanaimo’s Westwood area, a homeowner had confronted on the deck of his home. “While the members were investigating that original complaint they received a second report of a male of the same description doing a similar activity on Holland Road,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. Police responded with a dog team that tracked the suspect’s trail to Holland Road where he was arrested. “Through their investigation, they determined that this individual may have been, for several months now, peering into windows of various homes and student residences at Vancouver Island University,” O’Brien said. “The RCMP has met with officials at VIU and shared this information and they’re preparing a safety plan to ensure the safety of all students.” Police regard the suspect’s behaviour as potentially extremely dangerous. “You don’t know the motive behind this,” O’Brien said. “You don’t know whether the behaviour will escalate or not, so it’s essential we let the public know that we

have a situation and we’re dealing with it.” Police have so far recommended one charge of trespassing by night against the suspect who has been placed on a 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. curfew and is scheduled to appear in Nanaimo provincial court June 19. O’Brien said to help safeguard against these kinds of occurrences people should keep their blinds closed and to call the police if they see or hear suspicious activity. Property owners can also take further steps by adding sensor lights, which are triggered by movement, and crushed rock that is noisy when walked on around the perimeters of homes. T i n a M c C o m b, V I U spokeswoman, said there have been no reports from students of any similar incidents, but Mounties met with university safety and student residence staff Friday to review safety measures already in place around student residences and suggest enhancements, such as additional lighting behind buildings. “This is definitely an opportunity to reinforce basic safety procedures and how people think about their surroundings and how they’re operating within their surroundings,” McComb said. “We’re not trying to raise any alarms, but just reinforcing what people are able to do to keep themselves safe.” The police investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about these or similar incidents is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Fighting for forests

Alison Hamilton, left, from Courtenay, protests Island Timberlands’ plans to clear cut forests on Cortes Island. The protestors marched from Diana Krall Plaza to the Island Timberlands office on Front Street before holding a 24-hour vigil. About 20 people took part in the march, although the number of protesters was expected to change as people were expected to come and go over the 24-hour period. Participants said they were protesting the company’s logging practices and destruction of old-growth forests. The event was one of several held Saturday in B.C. cities.

A Vancouver man was arrested by Nanaimo RCMP and charged with perjury after he allegedly provided false evidence while testifying in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaimo. Kyle Munro Dempster, 36, faces one count of perjury arising from testimony he gave Wednesday as a defence witness for Aaron La Flam, who was on trial in B.C. Supreme Court for multiple counts of mail and identity theft. Police arrested Dempster shortly after La Flam entered a guilty plea. Dempster appeared before a Nanaimo provincial court judge Friday and has remained in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again today (Feb. 28).

Board won’t push trustee record checks

SECOND MOTION to take issue further fails, but third try planned. BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo school board won’t get involved in advocating for legislation changes to force trustee candidates or newly elected trustees to undergo criminal record checks. Last month, the board rejected trustee Donna Allen’s motion urging the B.C. School Trustees Association to lobby the province for legislative changes that would require school trustee candidates to submit a criminal record check with nomination papers, which the school district would then make public. That motion, which Allen hoped would be debated by trustees across the province, failed 6-2.

The latest motion, made by trustee Kim Howland at Wednesday’s board meeting, was to be submitted for discussion at the BCSTA annual general meeting in April if approved. The motion calls on the BCSTA to ask the province to amend legislation to ensure all trustees-elect obtain and submit a criminal record check to the district. It failed by a tie vote of 4-4 with Howland, Allen, Bill Robinson and Dot Neary in support. Sharon Welch, school board vice-chairwoman, was absent. “That matter is done with for now and it won’t be back for this term,” said Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, who previously announced his intention to submit a motion similar to Howland’s, but withdrew it. “I asked myself, ‘What’s the problem that would provoke us to this action?’” he said, adding that he knows of no instance where an elected school trustee was convicted

of crimes involving children. Howland said she’s disappointed the board chose not to support her motion. “Student safety has always been a key issue for me,” she said. “It’s the possibilities that are out there.” There is nothing stopping someone convicted of sexual interference of a minor from running for trustee, said Howland, and she believes it is a gap in provincial legislation. She intends to bring forward a motion next month asking that the board develop a local policy and procedure requiring any district employee or volunteer who has contact with children to undergo a criminal record check. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Union looking for mediation, not legislation

◆ From /1 “It gives us the ability to react to the legislation,” DeGear said, adding that it could be several days between when the legislation is introduced and approved. The BCTF is calling for alternatives to an imposed contract, such as mediation or arbitration. DeGear said a strong “yes” vote in favour of escalating job action could help the push for a mediated resolution. The BCTF has applied to the Labour Relations Board under the essential services order to set the parameters for the next phase of legal job action. Teachers began limited job action in September, which consists of refusing to do certain supervisory and administrative duties. DeGear said if the province does legislate a contract for teachers, the union would have to go back to members to see if they are willing to participate in illegal job action. Nanaimo teachers participated in a provincewide day of action on Monday, which included union meetings during the lunch hour at every school and a rally along Bowen Road outside Beban Park after school. Trustee TerryLynn Saunders said the B.C. School Trustees Association provincial council passed a motion last weekend urging the province to support a mediated approach to resolve the bargaining impasse, as opposed to legislating a contract. BCPSEA also published a letter on its website stating that it is prepared to work with a mediator if the LRB believes mediation would be of assistance. Education Minister George Abbott said in an e-mailed response that the province is considering mediation in its response to resolve this dispute. “As with every other public sector union that has reached an agreement, any mediated settlement would need to be within the net zero mandate,” he said. “It’s clear a prolonged strike is not in the best interests of students and their parents. Government has an obligation to bring a responsible conclusion to this dispute and will be bringing forward legislation this week to provide everyone with certainty. However, the NDP opposition’s response to this legislation will determine how much certainty is possible in the days ahead.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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MARINE CONSERVATION area plans reach to southern end of Gabriola Island. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

A mid-Island environmental group is a on a mission to have the Nanaimo estuary included in a National Marine Conservation Area before time runs out. Creating the Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area has been a decade-long pursuit that began when the provincial and federal governments signed a memorandum of understanding in 2003. In mid-October, the governments announced the proposed boundary for the conservation area, covering 1,400 square kilometres and stretching from the southern tip of Gabriola Island to the Saanich Inlet and Cordova Bay. It’s one of 29 marine regions Parks Canada hopes to create. Mining and oil and gas exploration will be prohibited, but activities such as fishing, shipping and recreation will continue. Laurie Gourlay, president of the Mid Island Sustainability and Stewardship Initiative, said the

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Hospital pharmacists are worried patient health could be put at risk as a result of wage rollbacks of up to 14 per cent, by creating more vacancies and heavier workloads. A wage increase initiated in 2006 will be eliminated March 31 when the contract expires between the Health Employers Association of B.C. and the Health Sciences Association of B.C., which represents about 915 hospital pharmacists. To address recruitment and retention issues, HEABC, which co-ordinates labour relations under the Public Sector Employers Act in the province’s six health authorities and other health employers, established a temporary increase of up to 14 per cent. Increases of 8.75 per cent were given to pharmacists in supervisory roles and 13.95 per cent for staff pharmacists and clinical pharmacists, because they were deemed the most likely to seek work in the private sector. “The adjustment is no longer required for pharmacists in health authorities because the recruitment and retention issues have eased and our overall compensation package,

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– pharmacists could leave the hospitals and find positions in the private sector. There are pharmacists already retiring or resigning over the issue, Johnson said. “There is going to be a risk to patients,” he said. Hospital pharmacists are already overworked and a rollback will create more shortages and heavier workloads, which could produce unsafe situations for patients, because of an increased risk of errors, Johnson said. Suzanne Germain, Vancouver Island Health Authority spokeswoman, said as the workforce ages and retires, finding and keeping the right people in many of health care’s

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Muscle tension, nausea, and blurred vision. Forceful clenching of teeth and bulging eyes. Welcome to the drug ecstasy. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression and memory difficulties after the high. Doesn’t sound very euphoric, does it? Increased heart rate and blood pressure. Hardly fun. PARTY Interference with the DRUG has body’s ability to regulate caused 18 its temperature, leading to deaths in B.C. hyperthermia. in the last This is getting serious. Brain and organ damage year alone. – or death – in 75 per cent of serious overheating cases. That’s the supposedly “safe” street drug known as ecstasy, or MDMA. Once in the domain of raves, or large dance parties, this synthetic drug has made its way into the high school demographic. In about the past year, it has been the cause of 18 deaths in B.C. Ecstasy doesn’t require prolonged use to be potentially fatal. Because of the wide range of toxic chemical concoctions developed in home labs, disaster can result from a single dose. Ecstasy is cheap, it’s easy to get and it’s increasingly popular. Police, medical and education officials are undertaking new initiatives to get the message out: Ecstasy can be a killer. Parents, you must become informed. You need to have conversations with the young people in your care. Don’t assume your kids simply wouldn’t touch ecstasy. You may be tragically wrong. And to the youth in this community: Please, listen. Think. Say no.

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There are mysteries in life I one side? Why can nobody ever face every day I never seem to rinse one out and leave it on the get answered and since, aside side of the sink to dry? from weekends, I spend my days Whenever we get a new one, at work some mysteries in my I find it left steeping in the life are work related. bottom of the sink among the For instance, why can you dirty cups and spoons, nursing never get a good cup of coffee at billions of fat, happy bacteria. work? The first few days I usually Work coffee either tastes like wash it out and put it up to somebody waved a dry, but I give up few grounds over by the end of the REPORTER’S lukewarm toilet week, figuring by VIEWPOINT water or it’s burned then it has been too and sour enough to heavily colonized Chris Bush dissolve the fillings to be resurrected to Photographer g p out of your teeth. sanitary cleaning tool It’s always been that status and somebody way, no matter where will either dispose of I’ve worked or who it or it’ll just crawl makes the coffee, but I off somewhere all on try and make the best its own. of it. Don’t even get me If the coffee is too started on the dirty weak I throw a bit of cups and spoons in instant coffee in my cup, add a the sink. little milk and sugar, go back to I’ve never understood – at my desk, take a sip or two, let least not since I was a teenager it get cold and toss it down the sharing a house with three drain about an hour later. other guys where none of us If it’s too strong I add more did dishes because that was milk, two sugars, go back to my an important part of teenage desk, take one or two trial sips, single guy culture – why people grimace after each one, let it get can’t wash out their cups and cold for an hour and throw it spoons. down the drain. One day our office By mid-morning I usually manager taped a sign on the give up and either make tea or cupboard door above the sink wander off to some Starbucksadmonishing staff, in big black like place. letters, asking them to clean up Another mystery of the after themselves, which I figure lunchroom: You know those just got some backs up and little dish sponges that have aggravated the situation. the green scrubby thing on By week’s end, the cups and

spoons always get cleaned up by one of three staff members – I never know exactly which one – who have even less tolerance for this than I do. Then there’s the mystery of the disappearing forks. We have plenty of spoons and an adequate supply of knives in the cutlery drawer, but forks – plastic, stainless steel or otherwise – are thieved by unknown culprits almost as soon as they are placed in the drawer, which means if you bring a lunch that requires a fork, but didn’t bring your own, anything you can’t eat with a spoon becomes finger food or goes uneaten. (Oddly enough, when I mentioned this to my wife the other day she said she found a fork at home that doesn’t look like it belongs to us.) As an experiment, I walked to the dollar store, bought a pack of four cheap forks for $2 and tossed them in the lunchroom cutlery drawer, just to see how long they’d last. After one week we were down to three forks. By the end of week two we were down to two forks. Three weeks have gone by and we’re now back up to three forks. I figure one was returned by someone with a guilty conscience who found it when they cleaned up their desk last Friday.

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To the Editor, Re: Class size limits are government’s responsibility, Letters, Feb. 25. I had a difficult time discerning whether Murray Duncanson was discussing the workings of a widget factory, or the real world of a classroom teacher. His reference to “people in business,” and losing “the ability to control costs,” and therefore putting said business “in jeopardy of failure,” reminded me of something I could hear at a chamber of commerce seminar, but certainly not

during a discussion of optimal educational outcomes. It is also obvious that Duncanson has no time for unions, or the rule of law, as the Supreme Court of B.C. has sided with the teachers concerning their right to negotiate class size and composition. These things are beneficial to our children, which is the reason the schools exist in the first place. The shameful consequence of our schools having to pinch pennies to function comes not from our teachers negotiating reasonable wages and working conditions, but from our

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obsession with corporate tax cuts, dubious expenditures on sporting events and arenas (Olympics, B.C. Place Stadium) and governments whose priorities tend more toward glib and simplistic slogans, rather than honest and viable solutions. Duncanson’s venom is misdirected when aimed at the teachers and children who are most likely a vital part of your own neighbourhood, and not at those who sow seeds of dissension and hostility toward their fellow citizens. John LeGrow Nanaimo

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To the Editor, Re: Disposing of waste properly a difficulty, Letters, Feb. 21. In case this is useful to Neil Saunders: CFL bulbs are covered under the LightRecycle Provincial Stewardship Program. According to the regional district’s Recycling Directory, they can be taken to the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange, Applecross Home Hardware, or Canadian Tire. I’m told that they are then shipped to a licensed facility in Vancouver, where the mercury-phosphor material is removed in a safe way that does not harm the environment. It is sent for “retorting” (a heating and distilling process that makes the mercury useable again – often in the production of new bulbs). The glass and metal are also recycled. I once witnessed recycling exchange staff catch several fluorescent tubes in the nick of time before they were thrown into the glass bin, where they would have broken and released the mercury vapour. It’s important to handle all fluorescents gently and to ask where they go if you’re not sure. Saunders also mentions LED bulbs for the home. They exist, but so far they seem to be more expensive than CFLs. There are a few “outside the box” solutions: LED Christmas lights have some uses year round. And I found a battery-operated $5 LED light that has a hook for hanging and a magnetic backing, so it can be used in various places. Not exactly what you want in the dining room chandelier, but it’s great if you just want to keep from tripping over things in the dark – and it works when the power is off, too. Suzanne Gregory Nanaimo

To the Editor, Re: Support the arts or risk shunning, Letters, Feb. 23. The Port Theatre is one of the jewels in the crown of Nanaimo. People retiring from cosmopolitan centres across Canada choose Nanaimo, in part, because of the opportunity to experience high-quality art and cultural programming at the Port. The offerings are diverse and they appeal to a broad spectrum of our citizens. Our wonderful Vancouver Island Symphony and its patrons are also well served by this great venue. And many school children here benefit from exposure to the symphony through the free educational programs that take place at the Port. When I moved to Nanaimo 10 years ago, I was in awe of the fact that I could leave my home and in about 15 minutes, park my car for a few dollars, and be sitting in my seat at the theatre. In Nanaimo we can enjoy a top-notch theatrical experience without the hassles of ‘big city’ logistics. There is much to be proud of in Nanaimo and we must continue to support the Port Theatre because the performances they bring to us, nurture our souls, lift our spirits, and contribute to our good health. Joyce Hedges Nanaimo

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Quality Foods

GREAT SPECIALS

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Outside Round Oven Roast Family Pack, 7.69 per kg

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49 per lb

Canada “Premium”

Prince Edward Island Potatoes

Mix10NlbMatch Bag

99 each

5 Tostitos

Miss Vickie’s

Potato Chips

Plus Applicable Fees

220gr

99 a

2$ for

Value

Lay’s

Potato Chips

220gr

Tortilla Chips 220-320gr

Tostitos

Salsa

423-430gr

Prices in effect February 27 - March 4, 2012 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

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Strip Loin Grilling Steak

Family Pack, 15.41 per kg

Fresh Pork Butt Steak

Outside Round Marinating Steak

Fresh Canadian

Flat Iron Grilling Steak

Family Pack, 5.93 per kg

Family Pack, 7.69 per kg

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

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Schneiders

Lunchmates & Stackers 103-132gr, Each

5000

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69 PER

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1 Y U B T1 GE

Naked

100% Fruit Smoothie 450ml

Extra Special 99¢ Deals! s d o o F y t i l Qua

99 Del Monte

Canned Fruit 398ml

¢ Sea Haul

Flaked Light Tuna 170gr

for

Dairyland

¢ 99

Sour Cream 500ml

Minute Maid

100% Juice

1lt

Hormel

¢ 99

Plus Applicable Fees

Real Bacon Bits or Pieces 79-100gr

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2500

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210-275gr

900gr

Works Out To $1.75 Each!

907gr

Kelloggʼs Variety or Fun Pac Cereal

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3000

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5000

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Hunt’s

Reese or Almond Joy

2000

250gr

antibiotics & growth hormones

Offer is in effect Monday February 27th - Sunday, March 4th

875ml

Richʼs Aerosol Whip Topping

• Canada’s #1 Angus Beef • Naturally raised without

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Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets

Family Pack, 5.49 per kg Locally Raised BC Poultry

Locally Raised BC Poultry

99 PER

4 99 99 2$ 6 4 3 49

Juicy Jumbos & Grill’ems

Each

375-450gr

Schneiders

Meat Pies

400gr

Schneiders

Each

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Garlic, Ham or Kielbassa Ring 300gr

59,000 Q-Points

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Minute Maid

Frozen Orange or Grapefruit Juice

3$ for

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750gr

650gr

2$ for

Danone

Creamy Multipack Yogurt

2$ for

Danone

Multipak Yogurt or Yogurt Drink 12x100gr or 8x80-93ml

99 5

5 Danone

Silhouette Multipak Yogurt 16x100gr

16x100gr

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

¢ 99

Creamy Yogurt

Silhouettes Fat Free Yogurt

PER

7 99 3 99

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Each

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SAVE 50,000 Q-POINTS

49 Each

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399,000

Frozen Punch

Selected 295ml

568gr

500gr

White, Black, Ruby Red, Sage Green, Eggplant Purple QF# 4100

Frozen Beverage

Cordons

450gr

MAVEA WATER PITCHER

295ml

Schneiders

Wieners

Premium Sliced Bacon

for

Fresh Chicken Thighs

Family Pack, 13.20 per kg

Schneiders

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Outlaw Beef Burgers 2.27kg,, Each

10,000

points

bonus

Heinz 57 Squeeze Sauce 500ml

2500 Bickʼs Crunchʼems Pickles 500ml

3000 Franco American Gravy 284ml

1000 Lime A Way Basin Tub Cleaner 475ml

99 6

3500 VIP Household Ammonia 950ml

5000

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Cheddar or Mozzarella

Average 400gr

Bassili’s Best

Frozen Lasagna

454gr

Meat with 3 Cheeses, 1.5kg

Kraft

Lasagna or Spaghetti

for

Magic Melts

Paradise Island

Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

920gr

3 475ml

Kraft

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

Primo

El Monterey

2 McCain

International or Crescendo Pizza

Taquitos 794-853gr

for

Pastaria 255gr

4 4$ 5

Quaker

2.25kg

540-650gr

1.66lt

364-434gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Quick Oats

Mix or Match any 3 & get a FREE Trop 50 Juice!

99 2

99 3

E.D. Smith

Triple Fruits Spread

Peanut Butter

Skippy

Becel

500ml

750gr

Original, 1.81kg

Soft Margarine

WIN a Heart Monitor!

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4$ for

Saputo

Ready To Serve Soup

Shredded Cheese

2 $5

99 3

for

Quaker

Crispy Minis Rice Cakes

Gatorade

Fruit Rivers

710ml

1lt

Beverage

for

3 $5

for

25¢ goes to the QF Health Fund! Final Week!

for

Plus Applicable Fees

Ultra Downy or Bounce

Royale

Vim

Febreze

Cascade

800ml

1.02lt or 80’s

12’s or 24’s

2 Ply, 6x132’s

750ml-1lt

500ml

275gr

1.36lt, 1.7kg or 15’s

Fabric Softener

Facial Tissue

Bathroom Tissue

Get an early jump on your spring cleaning!

Febreze

Fabric Refresher

Beverage

320gr

3 $5

127-214gr

Value Pack Granola Bars

525-540ml

Liquid Laundry Detergent

2.95lt or 3.1kg

Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert

Primo

Tomatoes

3lt

Gain

Laundry Detergent

for

Primo

Canola Oil

465-900gr

Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal

5 2.63lt

905gr or 750ml

540ml

For

Great prices to make laundry day almost bearable! Tide

Pasta 900gr

Capri

Quaker

Breyers Classic

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Beans

Primo

for

Stouffer’s

for

Primo

680ml

Tropicana

Primo Pricing on Primo Products!

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

113-192gr

Salad Dressing

890ml

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

600gr

340gr

6 99 6 1kg

Folgers

Macho Nacho, 380gr

Cheez Whiz

1kg

Dad’s

Shredded Cheese

Kraft

Miracle Whip

Aunt Jemima

Pancake & Waffle Mix or Syrup

Kraft

Singles Processed Cheese Product

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Mix or Match any 3 Quaker participating products & get a FREE Trop 50 Juice!

Kraft

Bassili’s Best

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Cleaner

Cream Cleaner

Dishwasher Detergent

Air Effects

2.95lt

99 For

99 2

2$ for

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Grimm’s

Corned Beef

Beer, Summer, Lyona or Ham & Garlic

PER

100gr Sunrise Farms

Sandwiches & Wraps

5000

points

bonus

Lactantia Butter Sticks 4x113gr

168gr

3000 Olympic Sour Cream Regular, 500ml

2500

Listerine Mouthwash Selected, 1lt

5000 Desert Essence Shampoo or Conditioner

99 PER gr

100

Damafro

Double Cream Brie

Per 100gr ............................. Woolwich Dairy

Goat Cheese

499 299 799

190gr, Each ............................

Medium

Beef Chop Suey..... Medium

Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls ........... Small

Chicken Wings ........

925 625

Available at Select Stores

White Tiger Prawns 2lb

Fillets Royale Grande Facial Tissue Basa Frozen or Previoulsy Frozen

Fried Rice

Ocean Classic Raw 31/40 Size

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Boneless Skinless

7 75 5 8 49

Serving Suggestions

Wild Sockeye Salmon

10ʼs

100

Each

PER

Medium

H&G 4-6lb Size

S.O.S. Soap Pads

PER gr

100

Machine Peeled Shrimp

Frozen or Previously Frozen

PER gr

100

10 oz Size

Swordfish Steaks Frozen or Previously Frozen

99 PER

100gr

Each

49 PER

100gr

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2500

Made Instore

PER gr

Whole BBQ Chicken

100gr

125-150gr, Each ...................

7500

25ʼs

Sweet 4 Bean

Cheese

350-354ml

Glad Handle Tie Lunch Bags

Red Potato with Sour Cream or Sweet 4 Bean

Boursin

Burtʼs Bees Body Wash

3000

Salad

Cambozola

3000

50ʼs

Deli Fresh

100

236-237ml

3000

100

PER gr

2000 Black Diamond Fun Cheez Snacks

PER gr

Roast Turkey Breast

1 Q Each

Fresh Deli

Maple or Classic Oven Roast Ham

Sausage

New York Style

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Grainary Buns

Raisin Bread

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

6 49 Bakery Fresh

8” Banana Split Cream Pie

Chocolate Eclairs ...

Blueberry Muffins

Cream Filled

English Muffins

for

Kashi

Blue Diamond

340-496gr

120gr

Nut-Thins

R.W. Knudsen

99 3

No Sugar Added, 2.84lt

NEW!

2$ for

Product of USA

Plum-M-Good

Organic Rice Cakes 185gr

Mighty Leaf

Health Break Fruit Juice

15’s

1.75lt

WOW!

2 $5

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Oasis

Tea

320-400gr

for

Quality Fresh

2 $5

for

Organic Instant Hot Oatmeal

Sweet Treats Soft Jubes

200gr

2 $3 for

2 $7

99 6

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats English Wine Gums

points Q 5000

2 $4

Nature’s Path

2500

6ʼs

WOW!

Organic 100% Apple Juice

Each e

Dempsterʼs Sesame Bagels

675gr

Apple Strudel................. for

Garlic Bread

bonus

6’s

Cereal

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Bread

Wonder

Coffee Cake........................

for

Bakery Fresh

6 Pack

Decadent Chocolate Cake........

Bonus Q-Points

1599 2 $4 2$ 499

Triple Layer

Assorted Oriental 325gr

for

D’Italiano

2for$5

6 99

Bakery Fresh

Sourdough Bread

Hot Cross Buns

Family Favourites Rice Crackers

Bakery Fresh

for

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99 1

for

Plus Applicable Fees

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr

99 2

Dempsterʼs Pita Pockets or English Muffins 360gr or 6ʼs

5000 San Remo Balsamic Vinegar Organic, 500ml

3500

Bobʼs Red Mill Brown Rice Flour 680gr

5000

Natureʼs Path Organic Flax Plus Flaxseed Meal 425gr

3000

Betty Crocker Shake ʻn Pour Bisquick 300gr

5000

Dare Vinta Crackers 250gr

5000 Friskies Dry Cat Food 1.4 - 1.5kg

3000

Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits 450-500gr

2500

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Quality Foods

Chilean “Premium”

6 oz Clamshell

Red Flame Seedless Grapes

4.39 per kg

Fresh Raspberries

per lb

for

Cello Wrapped

Extra Large

Iceberg Lettuce

Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers 4.14 per kg

99 Each

“Photos for presentation purposes only”

Cut Flowers Tulips

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99 Each

Floral

Each

Consumer Alstro

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Each

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Each

Pansy

2 2 99

6 Pack

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Floral

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Polyanthus

Pink Flamingo Bouquet

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California Grown

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California “Premium”

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4 lb bag

29 per lb

each

6 oz Clamshell

Organic Cauliflower

California “Driscoll’s”

Organic Raspberries

each

for

Organic MON.

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Organic Royal Gala Apples

Organic Navel Oranges

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Fresh Green Bell Peppers

Large

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4”

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Washington “Premium” 2.84 per kg

Hot House Tomatoes

Mexican Grown

Extra Fancy

per lb

Floral

California/Mexico Grown

2.84 per kg

Organ ic

Extra Large

California “Dole”

Mexican “Hot House”

California “Driscoll’s”

Organic

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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

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Family plays together Four siblings prepare to perform and compete in piano at annual Upper Island Musical Festival in Nanaimo BY MELISSA FRYER THE NEWS BULLETIN

Rachel Liang, 4, plunks away happily on the piano, singing out the rhythm while she plays a simple ditty on the ivory keys. It’s a far cry from the complicated work her cousin, Angela Wei, 13, was playing a few minutes earlier. But Rachel’s just little and learning. Angela started out playing simple melodies when she and her twin brother, John Liang, began piano lessons three years ago. The Dover Bay Grade 8 students now play at Grade 8 and 9 respectively in the Royal Conservatory of Music grading system. Their younger siblings Darren Wei, 9, and Joyce Wei, 7, also play and will compete with Angela and John at the Upper Island Musical Festival, which begins tomorrow. “Now everyone wants to learn – no one wants to be left out,” said their mom, Bereya Kang. On advice from a friend who said piano lessons teach not only music but self-discipline, Kang put her children in piano lessons. They started off with just 15 minutes of practice per day, moving up to an hour or more. Sometimes practice time varies, but Kang makes sure that they play at least a few minutes a day. “They’re kids – sometimes I have to drag them,” she said. Piano lessons don’t seem to take away from school lessons – Angela and John both earned straight As, suggesting the advice about self-discipline was accurate. “I think piano must help,” Kang said. “They still manage to do everything well.” The children are preparing for the music festival by practising and memorizing the pieces they selected from

options given by their teacher. Kang makes sure her kids use correct fingering and emphasize the proper passages, even though she doesn’t play piano herself. The Upper Island Musical Festival offers more than 3,600 students in music, dance and theatre to receive adjudication from judges to improve their skills. The top students in each section move on to the provincial performing arts festival, which will be held for the first time in Nanaimo May 27-31. Watching other pianists compete is valuable for the students too, said Kang. “We encourage them to sit there to see others perform, especially the higher levels,” she said. “You see how they grow.” It’s not just at the music festival that the children perform. They play at their church, entertaining adults during lunch meetings and other gatherings. They also play for the residents at Nanaimo Seniors Village. They can also be heard practising on hotel pianos when the family goes on vacation. “They get used to playing for people,” Kang said. Despite loving music and an obvious affinity for it – Angela also plays pipa, a traditional Chinese string instrument, and flute in the school band – the twins plan to become doctors. Until then, Angela, John, Darren and Joyce will continue to learn music and share their talent with the community. For a full schedule of events at the Upper Island Music Festival, please visit www.nanaimomusicalfestival.ca.

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Rachel Liang, front, perches on the edge of the bench where her cousins Joyce and Darren Wei practise a duet on the piano as older siblings John Liang and Angela Wei look on. The four elder children perform at the Upper Island Musical Festival, which starts tomorrow (Feb. 29).

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PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

EXPERIENCED COOKS required. Must be able to work days, evenings & weekends. Apply within ABC Country Restaurant, 6671 MaryEllen Drive. No phone calls please.

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Full-time position in PatientCentered Practice. Must be experienced and well-organized, and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Cleardent software, an asset. Submit resume in person to 4555 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo, BC

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and beneﬁts. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and beneﬁts. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated? Gregg distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to ﬁll Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial and H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential. Please fax resumes: (1)250-756-1170 or Visit employment opportunities: www.greggdistributors.ca

HOME CARE/SUPPORT LOCAL LIVE-IN caregivers! Approx. $1920 per month - 40 hours/week. www.paciﬁccaregivers.com

INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

LEGAL ATTENTION: To the owner of the 1989 Mercedes 300E 4 door Sedan V.I.N # EA30D4KA893552. In order to receive your vehicle you must pay storage fees in the amount of $6550.00 to F. Mohammed 540 Haliburton St. Nanaimo, BC. On or before March 10, 2012.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED Construction Labourers needed for high walls concrete forming in Nanaimo. Good wages. Resume: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796. EXPERIENCED RV Salesperson wanted. Will consider a Top Performer from Auto or Marine. E-mail resume to rvsales191@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GIFT SUCCEED. STUDY.WORK. S U . O

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Register for any Sprott-Shaw Community College program between Dec. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 and receive up to $1000* towards tuition. Learn more at sprottshaw.com/gift

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Move-in-ready with all leasehold improvements in place, including: • Styling Stations • Chairs • Washer/Dryer • Televisions Lease terms negotiable. Call Dave Mills 250-758-1102 ext. 23 or Shirley Vaux 1-604-629-8129 for details. HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Editor

Lake Cowichan Gazette The award-winning Lake Cowichan Gazette has an opening for an editor in their one-person newsroom commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce some news copy and editorials, take photographs, and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital.

*Some conditions apply

TRAIN TO BE A HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT IN NANAIMO TODAY! Healthcare Assistants are prepared to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. HCA’s provide & maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort & well-being of individuals & families. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career Àeld.

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The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The editor will also be expected to work closely with the publisher and staff in production and advertising.

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You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day – with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism: •Search-engine optimization of all content; •Content curation; •Social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools, and trafﬁc generators – listening and participating in the conversation; •Blogging; •Web management systems. The Lake Cowichan Gazette, a Black Press publication, covers the vibrant and growing communities of the Cowichan Lake area on Vancouver Island. Please forward your cover letter and resumé by March 2, 2012 to: Lake Cowichan Gazette Attention: Dennis Skalicky 170E Cowichan Lake Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone. 250.749.4383 or Fax. 250.749.4385 publisher@lakecowichangazette.com

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need d for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 yearss – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locallyy – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distancee education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental beneﬁts, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager

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FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-free 1-877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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CLEANING SERVICES M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

HOME CARE SUPPORT RETIRED HOME SUPPORT worker with ref. letters & credentials will care for your senior loved one. 667-2627 email:maymurhy3@gmail.com

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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PROFESSIONAL cleaning services for home or business. We are reliable and trustworthy with attention to detail. Competitive rates. Why wait until spring to de-clutter and organize? Call 250-591-5504 or 250-591-7639

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $30 service call for home or ofﬁce. Mobile Certiﬁed Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

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PET CARE SERVICES

HOMES WANTED

JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159.

CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

WE BUY HOUSES

ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

GARDENING QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming. Free Estimates. Licenced. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517 ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiﬁed specialist... certiﬁed Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $40 - $70/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851. GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Intern

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ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Rooﬁng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Sofﬁts, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601 FENCING, SUNDECK lumber, siding, timbers. Sold wholesale to the public. Delivery also avail. Ph: (250)754-2276 Fax: (250)754-1754 www. mikegogocedarproducts.ca

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RYOBI COMPOUND Saw, hardly used, (250)591-4949.

Mitra $98.

WOOD WAGON wheel chandelier 17” (not heavy), shades included, $45 obo. Call 250758-1051. YUGO 4 wheel walker, 8” wheels, excellent condition. $95. Call (250)758-6090.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOMECRAFTED PRODUCTS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Richard 250-729-7809

LANDSCAPING See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646 www.westcoastfountains.ca

MOVING & STORAGE HUBCITY MOVERS: 2 men in cube van. $69p/hr. (250)7530112 hubcitymovers@live.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands Now! Call for Free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1600 DUFFERIN- 1 bdrm $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1681 BOUNDARY Ave. Under New Management. 2 bdrm unit $650 & up. Avail Immed. Senior discount. Hot water included, balconies, elevator, controlled entrance, coin-op laundry, storage & parking, Call Mgr at 250-618-4510. 1695 BOUNDARY- 2 bdrms $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2BDRM SPACIOUS, grnd lvl suite in senior’s oriented complex. $850 incl. heat, prkng, insuite WD. On bus route, close to University Village mall. Call Graham at 250-714-8297. 550 BRADLEY- 1 & 2 bdrms, $595 & $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 99 CHAPEL ST- Studio $870. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DOWNTOWN: Large 1bdrm. Available Immed. N/P Ref’s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m (250)729-1997 GORGEOUS OLD City condo. 1bdrm +den (bdrm). Upscale bldg. 5appli’s, FP, internet. N/P, N/S $900. 250-754-2207

HIGHLAND WOOD 3 bdrm Townhouse, $850 mo, new carpet, new paint, newer stove/fridge, W/D incl’d, 2 prkg stalls, indoor car ok, ref’s req’d. Call Lori at 250-756-9997.

HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bedrooms FREE Heat, H/W & storage. New paint, carpet & lino. Secured bldg with security cameras, From $700 & $795

Call 250-753-6656 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

HOSPITAL AREA Renovated 1 & 2 Bdrms. New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet bldg with security cameras. Avail March 1st. From $675 + mo.

250-754-2936

Qualiﬁcations include a ﬁrm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset.

Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca

ROLL AWAY Cot, single, excellent cond, $50. Please call 250-390-9506.

RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Rooﬁng & ﬁnish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/Insured

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.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to:

FRIENDLY FRANK

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER 28 yrs. exp. - Renos & New. Reliable. (250)616-0990.

Qualiﬁcations ﬁ

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WOODEN URNS, professionally handcrafted. Different types of wood/sizes. Gerry: (250)714-3641 (250)729-7870

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.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CALL CIRCULATION @ 753-6837

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers.

ONLY 3X WEEK! EXERCISE! EXTRA CASH!

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WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PETS

BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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HAREWOOD AREA: ■ Route 1620 - 58 papers Beechwood Dr., Bramblewood Lane, Bruce Ave., Mulberry Dr., Silver Mtn. Dr. DIVERS LAKE AREA: ■ Route 804 - 81 papers Bowen Rd., Rosstown Rd., Whitney Rd., Woodside Pl. ■ Route 813 - 56 papers Crystal Brook Way, Goldﬁnch Cres., Jeans Way, Joanna Terr. ■ Route 815 - 64 papers Ardoon Pl., Cobblestone Pl., Duggan Pl., Labieux Rd., Lundgren Rd. ■ Route 819 - 41 papers Elmwood Dr., Jingle Pot Rd., Old Slope Rd., Verte Pl. HAMMOND BAY AREA: ■ Route 501 - 57 papers Coastview Pl., Crestview Dr., Kenwill Dr., Rutherford Rd., Scenic Pl. ■ Route 503 - 89 papers Butcher Rd., Clipper Dr., Hammond Bay Rd., Kenwill Dr., Ventura Dr. Chec ■ Route 504 - 38 papers more avkailout Blairemore Pl., Blairway Pl., able routes in th Nelson Dr., Nelsonwoods Pl. body of th e DEPARTURE BAY AREA: paper. e ■ Route 903 - 46 papers Cilaire Dr., Haida Trail, Maquinna Cres., Salish Way, San Frisco Way, ay Seagull Lane. Lane METRAL AREA: ■ Route 540 - 48 papers Metral Dr. ■ Route 546 - 71 papers Doreen Pl., Dunbar Rd., Jake’s Pl., Lionel Cres., Metral Dr., Patrician Lane, Pleasant Ridge Pl., Pleasant Valley Way

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PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982

RUBBISH REMOVAL DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

NANAIMO: CHOOSE your area, best selection and prices for 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $695 mo. Call Dennis 250-268-7368 NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available March. 1st. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/mo. 1 year signed lease required, ref’s & credit check req’d. Please call 250-754-8411. NANAIMO- TOTALLY reno’d 3 bdrm. Available Now. Nice, clean, W/D. NS/NP. 1 yr lease req’d. $1000. (250)797-2411.

NORTH NANAIMO 2 Bdrm. New appls, New Floor & Paint. Near Mall. Quiet adult bldg. Elevator. Free H/W. Avail Now. From $810 mo.

250-758-1246 BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 310.3535

COMMUNITY

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, February 28, 2012 RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

TERMINAL PARK area, ocean view, near all amenities, heat & hot water. Adult friendly; Senior discount. N/S, N/P. lrg 1bdrm $654/mo. & 2bdrm, $795/mo. (250)754-2484

YELLOWPOINT AREA: room, shared kitchen & bath. no parties, N/S. Prefer mature lady. $425. 1 (250)245-0030

N. NANAIMO- (close to Woodgrove Mall) 3 bdrm upper, private yard, 2 full baths, ocean view balcony, jacuzzi tub, laundry, 2 F/P, garage. Avail March 1. NP/NS. $1295+ gas & hydro. Free cable & internet. Call 250-634-3298.

TOWNSITE- 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, light & bright. Storage, shared laundry. NS/NP. $725. Avail. now. (250)758-4871. TWO 1BDRM suites, shared laundry, level entry. Quarterway area. Special Senior Rates. (250)753-0046

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3200 sq.ft. Commerical Building for Lease. Excellent exposure Located by a busy intersection on Alberni Hwy, Extra Large 14ft x 20ft roll up doors, locked compound. $1,800.00 per month 250-954-9547

COTTAGES NANOOSE (near Petro) 1B/R, Newly painted, 1bath w/shower, private suite. F/S, W/D, internet/cable incl, phone/hydro not incl. $500 +$250 DD. Avail. March 1. (250)468-1634

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3BR, Two bathrooms. Close to VIU. Fenced yard w/d included. N/S, N/P. $1100+ utilities. 250-713-4344 DEPARTURE BAY area, 3bdrm 1/2 duplex w/garage. Near amenities. March 1. $875. (250)758-7055

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Rental Properties Available All sizes. All prices Visit our website www.islandrent.com

or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street

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 9242 COTTONWOOD (Ladysmith)- 3 bdrms, $1000. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

OFFICE/RETAIL NANAIMO EXECUTIVE OFFICE RENTALS 501-65 Front Street Nanaimo, BC We presently have one newly finished, fully furnished and professionally equipped executive office available for rent immediately. For an online preview of the office rental features visit: www.Nanaimo executiveoffices.com Email: info@nanaimo executiveoffices.com Phone: 250-740-1223 Thank you for your interest in Tourism Vancouver Island.

ROOMS FOR RENT PRIVATE BDRM & bath, priv entry, share kitchen, heat/hydro incl. Walk. to VIU, Aquatic Centre, Bus & Mall. Damage/cleaning deposit. Ref’s a must. $425. 1 (250)754-8150

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 2 FULLY furn. bdrms w/queen size beds, tvs, W/D. Close to VIU, shopping, bus. $500 incl. hydro. 250-754-2734 DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $500/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.

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Montana Mjaaland of the Wellington Wildcats takes on a pair of Brentwood College opponents during the senior girls AA Island championships Friday at Wellington Secondary School. For more on the tournament, please see page 26.

It’s one down and one to go for the Vancouver Island University Mariners women’s volleyball squad. The Mariners dominated the Pacific Western Athletic Association provincial championships in New Westminster on the weekend, sweeping both their semifinal and gold medal matches. Even with an automatic berth in the national championships as host team, the Mariners wanted to prove their 22-2 record and No. 1 seeding in the provincial tournament was well deserved. Coach Shane Hyde said his team had its ups and downs over the season, but has been playing good volleyball of late and went into the semifinal against Columbia Bible College well prepared, winning

25-14, 25-17, 25-17. “We’ve had some tough battles in the regular season against them. We won, but every game went to five sets,” he said. “We spent a lot of time preparing for them, made some adjustments and probably played our best match of the season.” Shenise Power was VIU’s player of the game. The domination continued in the gold medal game with a 25-19, 25-23, 25-12 win over the University of Fraser Valley Cascades. “One of the two matches we lost in the regular season was to UFV and they are team with a lot of offensive threat,” said Hyde. “Like the semifinal, we did some tweaking to our game and executed it well. We did a good job of shutting down their big players.” Leanna Gildersleeve was VIU’s player of the game and was named tournament MVP. Hyde said Gildersleeve is playing well in every aspect of the game and setter Dani Smith played outstanding all weekend.

Mariners Tamara Rosenlund and Marlie Temple were named tournament all-stars. The Mariners now focus on the national championship March 8-10 after the power performance at provincials. “We had a berth no matter what but to win provincials convincingly was nice,” said Hyde. “To have a national championship in our own gym is pretty awesome.” The coach plans to keep things pretty light for his players this week before getting down to business. “Once we find out who our opponent will be we’ll get some tape on them and break it down,” he said. “This is a really deep team, the deepest I’ve ever coached.” Meanwhile, the Mariners men’s team will be on the sidelines cheering the women on after falling 3-1 to the Douglas College Royals in Saturday’s gold medal match at provincials. The Mariners went into the tournament ranked No. 1 after a 20-4 season

and dispatched Victoria’s Camosun Chargers 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 25-19 in the semifinal. Coach Abe Avender said the gold medal game was a heartbreaker, yet still a fun game to play. “It was their home gym and it’s always fun to play in front of a large crowd,” he said. “It wasn’t the result we wanted but I’m proud of all the guys. We’re such a tight-knit group. On the court or off, everyone was into the games. It was a great season.” Down 2-1 in sets, VIU had a chance to tie the match, leading 24-21 in the fourth set, but fell 31-29. “That was a tough one to swallow. We only needed one point a couple of times but couldn’t get it done,” said Avender. Mariners Lee Hamilton and Milo Warren were named tournament all-stars and Avender described the pair as true team leaders. “They are both so solid,” he said. “It’s nice as a coach to be able to run our offence through them.” news@nanaimobulletin.com

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With the Nanaimo junior A Clippers’ chances of making the playoffs bound by the most breakable of threads, a split in weekend games all but doused the small flicker of hope the team had left. The sinking Clippers fell 6-3 against the Surrey Eagles Friday (Feb. 24) in Surrey before edging the Victoria Grizzlies 2-1 in the provincial capital Saturday. Nanaimo (24-21-0-9) is chasing the Coquitlam Express (32-18-2-2) for the fourth and final playoff spot in the

BCHL’s Coastal Conference, but with the Express 11 points up with just six games left in the regular season for each team, Nanaimo’s chances have been reduced to slim and none. Nanaimo is 3-5-0-2 in its last 10 games. Against Victoria (20-34-10), Clayton Chessa scored unassisted and shorthanded to give the Clips a 1-0 lead at 15:43 of the first period. Midway through the second frame, Jesse Neher put Nanaimo up 2-0. Victoria’s only response came 46 seconds into the third period with a power

play goal by Cam Lawson. Nanaimo goalie Christopher Eiserman earned the win in net. In Surrey, the Clippers managed to stay afloat in the first period, but took on water in the second as Surrey pumped in two unanswered goals to make it 4-2. Andrew Gladiuk scored for Nanaimo in the first period with Brendan Forbes giving his team some life at 19:44 of the second. Chessa breathed some life back into the Clips at the 1:55 mark of the third, scoring unassisted to bring his team to within one.

Nanaimo’s last six games are hardly guaranteed victories. The Clippers face Surrey, who beat the Clips three times in February, twice more as well as Island rival Alberni Valley Bulldogs twice. The Clippers and Bulldogs faceoff 7 p.m. Friday (March 2) at Frank Crane Arena. Should Nanaimo hang in there and the Express become derailed, the Clips will have their own destiny in their hands Sunday (March 4) in Coquitlam and March 7 at Frank Crane Arena as the Clippers and Express square off. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Wellington Wildcats senior AA girls’ basketball team is off to provincials following a solid performance at the Island championships. The host team finished 2-1, good for second place and will be in Kamloops Tuesday (March 6) for provincials. Wellington opened the tournament Thursday with a 77-22 win over Brentwood College. Sara Simovic finished with 21 points and Mariah Van Sickle scored 16. The Wildcats fought back for a 48-42 victory over provinciallyranked St. Michael’s University in the second round with Simovic and Van Sickle each scoring 16 points. Wellington took on Victoria’s Lambrick Park in Saturday’s final and dropped a 95-60 decision. Simovic scored 23 points, Van Sickle 11 and Vicky Brown added nine. Nicole McRae, Wildcats coach, said her team played well in the tournament. “Lambrick is ranked No. 2 in the province and has a strong edge from the three-point line,” she said. “They have some big players

over six feet who are hard to stop, but we played well.” Wellington was down nine points against St. Michael’s at the half and seven points going into the fourth quarter but didn’t quit, going on an 11-0 run for the victory. “The game against St. Michael’s was an exciting one,” said McRae. “We were down the entire game but didn’t quit and qualified for provincials with the win.” The Wildcats are going into provincials with a positive attitude and the coach expects good things. “Beating St. Michael’s should give us a good ranking and we’ve played No. 1 ranked Britannia twice,” she said. “We played them close and lost, but I’m happy with what we accomplished.” Nanaimo District Secondary School Islanders finished 1-2 in the tournament, losing 93-46 to Lambrick Park, defeating Shawnigan Lake 65-43 and losing 55-41 to St. Michael’s. Coach Jim Richardson gave a nod to the play of Leigh Richardson, Jordan Taylor and Pauline Dawson. “This tournament and all season long the girls played well,” he said. Richardson led the Islanders with 55 points over the weekend. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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