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The Nanaimo school district is bracing for a new facilities plan and its implications. At its meeting Wednesday, the school board set out to clear the table for a new plan by beginning to repeal a bylaw governing the process for changing the facilities plan. Trustee Donna Allen voted against the motion, keeping it from being repealed until a special board meeting tomorrow (April 3). “While [the bylaw] seems to be well-intentioned, it’s passed, and the past is done,” said Jamie Brennan, board chairman. The bylaw demands in camera meetings on proposed changes, a 30-day public consultation process and a 60-day decision-making period. “It hamstrung the board, because in theory, any minor or insignificant change that could be deemed to be taking place in a board plan would require this process,” said trustee Dot Neary. Secretary-treasurer Phil Turin recommended the bylaw be repealed because it is outdated, referencing a committee that doesn’t exist. “The fact that there’s no longer a facilities committee is a miniscule reason to dispose of this plan at this point in time and leave everything barren as we go forward,” said Allen, via conference call. She said the bylaw kept the public interest at the forefront. “We have spent a great deal of time in the last year and a half working openly and transparently to create a new facilities plan,” she said. “But if we get rid of this bylaw right now we have nothing. ” She suggested the bylaw be referred to the superintendent, who could change its wording. “To refer it would simply be to pass on something that’s significantly flawed,” Brennan said. A new facilities plan will be presented to the board for consideration on April 11. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Central Island Thrifty Foods managers Jerry Jaggers, Brooks Landing, left, Vivian Chenard, community relations and events, Dan Zapotichny, Longwood Station, Doug Riederer, Parksville, and Mikel Knutsson, Port Place shopping centre, check out the platinum philanthropist plaque presented to the grocery chain from the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation for reaching a giving level of $150,000.

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Bill C-380, a private members’ bill that proposed to ban the importation of shark fins into Canada, is dead in the water after it didn’t survive second reading in the House of Commons Wednesday. NDP MP Fin Donnelly’s bill was voted down 143-138.

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Conversation engages elders RDN director Building a relationship was the idea behind the recent Conversation with the Elders event, held on Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. “Almost all of VIU’s planning documents focus on how the university is going to engage with Aboriginal peoples and communities,” said Sharon Hobenshield, director of Aboriginal Education. “To do that we need to do more listening to understand the depth of aboriginal views, philosophy and how to incorporate aboriginal ways of knowing, being and learning into Western academic traditions. Hobenshield got in touch with John Swift, a sessional instructor in VIU’s First Nations studies department, to talk about the best way to develop and deepen VIU’s relationship with Aboriginal peoples and communities. “After some discussion we thought it would be good to start a dialogue to tease out how the relationship between the university and Indigenous communities has been built, how it’s maintained and how it might evolve,” said Swift. “So,

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people who want to work in the academy?’ and ‘How do we start to right the wrongs of colonization?’ When

we started asking those questions we realized we needed to start a dialogue with the wider community.” Ideas about inviting keynote speakers and having break out rooms for discussions were at first considered, then they realized the model they were proposing for the process was putting the Western academy at the forefront. “What we wanted to do was have the elders and Indigenous knowledge at the forefront,” said Swift, “Which is why we began to shift our ideas around to a morning of conversation.” The elders spoke from their positions, sharing stories on what the relationship between VIU and their communities might look like in regards to education and learning. “The energ y was very relaxed,” said Swift, “and very positive.” Heather Burke, of VIU’s office of enrolment management, participated in the conversation and described it as amazing. “It was a welcome learning experience for all in attendance. It’s clear that First Nations, Inuit and Metis listen to their hearts when

doing anything.” said Burke. “I am Metis and had a ‘white’ upbringing because my dad was afraid of me facing the same discrimination he faced. The elders showed me today that it’s OK to be wrong and to accept guidance and also to want a genuine connection with others. It was a beautiful start to what I hope is a continued way of teaching, learning and connecting at VIU and everywhere.” More conversations have been planned, but both Hobenshield and Swift are careful to point out that the process these events have started is not goaloriented, but instead is being approached through Indigenous ways of being and interacting. “Indigenous knowledge is an inter nal journey – you’re not necessarily given the answer,” said Hobenshield. “Instead it’s reflected back to you through story-telling or examples and you’re encouraged to think about it yourself and come to an understanding of the situation. It’s a different approach of learning which tends to focus on the external.”

BY CHRIS BUSH A couch on fire in a central Nanaimo apartment building displaced dozens of people from their homes Sunday. The fire broke out at about 6 p.m. on the third floor of the St. George Manor apartment building in the 1000 block of St. George Street. Martin Drakeley, Nanaimo Fire Rescue assistant chief, said fire crews found flames and smoke showing from the

building when they arrived. “It turns out, upon investigation, there was a couch on the third-floor landing and that part is still under investigation,” Drakeley said. He said the fire was humancaused, but investigators have not determined if it was started by a smoldering cigarette accidentally or if it was started intentionally by other means. The blaze caused heavy fire and smoke damage to the immediate area before fire-

fighters could knock it down. There was extensive smoke damaged throughout the third floor of the structure. Karen Lindsay, Nanaimo Emergency Services coordinator, said 27 adults and five children registered for help through the Community Assistance Program. They were provided with food, shelter and basic necessities for 72 hours until they can move back into the building, but Lindsay said up to about 40 people might have been

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The dream of restoring rail service to Vancouver Island may be inspirational, but at some point people need to stop dreaming and get serious about making something happen, says Dave Willie. The Qualicum Beach director for the Regional District of Nanaimo said there needs to be some form of “drop-dead” date for the current proposal. Willie said that while all the money requested by the Island Corridor Foundation to restore the track for service has been obtained, the regional district’s portion – $945,000 – is slated to remain in a trust fund and will only become available when VIA Rail resumes service. Willie suggested that rather than expanding passenger service to leave from Nanaimo in the morning, a lack of funding could result in service being returned to the same schedule it had prior to the railway shutting down. “I think there would be a BRUCE lot of disappointed folks that voted on that if they return to the time table that is not the one proposed to be part of the agreement,” he said, noting he wants to protect the $15 million in federal and provincial funding for the corridor, whether or not the railway resumes service. Because of this, he said a “drop-dead” date is needed on the current proposal, he said, so planners can move on to other possibilities. Rather than running a rail service, Willie suggested the corridor could be used in different ways. “There is tremendous value in the corridor, but I’m not sure if it is in rail service,” he said. “The money could be put in trust and shared to turn that corridor into some other economic benefit for the Island and for residents of the Island. It could be different in each regional district, but they would each maintain the corridor.” ICF chief operating officer Graham Bruce said he remains confident the rail corridor will host regularly scheduled passenger service, despite the cuts to VIA’s subsidy. “I don’t see it impacting us,” he said. “We also had a memo that showed that through the new Canada Works plan, there’s $50 million allocated for operations on remote runs – and on the Island we would classify as part of that, even though we don’t see ourselves as remote.” Bruce also dismissed concerns about VIA service returning to the old schedule.

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Douglas firs cut in name of science BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Scientists are ready to harvest 96 Douglas-fir research trees planted at Nanaimo

River Regional park in 1979 in an effort to study the species and create a higher value wood for coastal B.C. The trees, which make up about eight

per cent of a stand in the nor thwest corner of the park, were planted when the property was privately owned. It was purchased in 2000

by the Land Conservancy of B.C., which supports the harvest. “As a non-profit organization committed to supporting the continuation of special places around B.C., The Land Conservancy has partnered with educational and research entities throughout its 15-year history to aid in the development of sustainable forestry practices,” said Alastair Craighead, chairman of TLC’s board of directors, in a release. “The Land Conservancy ... is proud to support the research taking place in the park today.” Harvesting will take place in April under the supervision of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, and officials say a particular effort will be made to minimize soil disturbance. A marked bypass trail along the south side of the plantation will be created so park users can continue to enjoy the property.

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Board OKs Dover Bay enviro class A new course at Dover Bay Secondary School might help to make the world a better place, one pupil at a time. The Nanaimo school board gave unanimous approval last week for Dover to go ahead and offer Environmental Stewardship 11 in 201314. “I think this is something a few of our trustess would like to take,” said Jamie Brennan, board chairman. The course will consist of five units: introduction to environmental sustainability and stewardship; ecology and nature; the environment and society; contemporary environmental issues; and solutions and action.

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The brief era of the harmonized sales tax ended in B.C. Monday, with a last-minute scramble by thousands of businesses to register as collectors of the revived provincial sales tax. About 100,000 businesses in B.C. are required to register and collect PST from customers. By the Easter weekend, about 80,000 of them had done so, said Naomi

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threat to the Vancouver Island economy. “This is serious,” he said. “There’s no question about it. Ferry costs have gone out of control. This is not so much a thing for ferry users. It’s affecting our whole economy, it’s affecting our tourism and our real estate, particularly on Quadra and even on Gabriola Island.” Stanhope contrasted the four per cent fare increase that kicked in Monday to the free ferry transport available in the B.C. Interior. “It wasn’t too long ago in my lifetime the government took over the ferries and Pre-

mier Bennett said they were part of the highway system,” he said. “Now, the province spends over $20 million a year on the free ferries in the Interior and they just bought a $20 million ferry for a 30-minute crossing in the Kootenays.” Stanhope isn’t sure what the answer is, but he said a further subsidy to the coastal ferry system is clearly a part of it. “It’s about fairness,” he said. “We’re paying for the Interior ferries and if you look at what it would cost taxpayers across B.C., it wouldn’t be that big an item.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Island railway needs a Plan B Ah, the romance of the rail. A civilized, leisurely way to travel worry-free, up and down the Island, through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. When it comes to whether the Island Corridor Foundation actually makes rail service happen once again on our Island, that romantic notion and $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee. Despite massive cuts to Via Rail’s federal-government subsidies, ICF’s Graham Bruce told Black Press he remains “fairly confident” service above and beyond what it used to be is still going to happen. The rail project has been a topic of conversation at many local government meetings, and Regional District of Nanaimo director Dave Willie has voiced his doubts, displeasure and skepticism at almost every council meeting. What Willie and others have been saying of late bears notice. These community leaders are prudently asking if there’s a Plan B for the millions in funding already promised the ICF. If the ICF and Via Rail can’t pull this off, what happens to that money? Is there a way to secure that funding for other kinds of improvements to the rail corridor if the trains don’t actually run? As Willie points out, Bruce’s group is not called the Island Rail Foundation. It’s about the corridor itself, and if it’s not going to be used for rail service, then what? It’s true other countries are putting money into rail service, most of it hightech and high-speed. Vancouver Island does not have the population to support that kind of service on its corridor or the billions of dollars required to upgrade the rails and purchase the hardware. The directors of all five regional districts supporting this latest rail proposal need to develop a plan to retain the money promised from senior governments for this project, trains or no trains. 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

Dog ‘problems’ start with an owner I commend the city’s efforts to metres from the parking lot, and accommodate the needs of dogs in allow their dogs run around and Nanaimo, but city officials may be swim with other people’s dogs. barking up the wrong tree when it I’m also OK with this – some comes to providing space in select people are physically disabled and parks for dogs to run off-leash. unable to walk, so this is one way The city recently hosted another of giving their pets some muchopen house on the matter of offneeded exercise – but it is the leash dog parks, seeking feedback behaviours I’m noticing there that on existing parks and pilot sites are problematic. and possible new locaSome owners – just tions. a select few, but it is REPORTER’S As a dog owner always the few who myself, I know how ruin it for the many VIEWPOINT important it is to allow – allow their dogs to Jenn McGarrigle dogs the freedom to run tear around and play Reporter epo te and play and stretch aggressively with other their legs. Too often dogs with no attempt at dogs end up cooped up checking their behavin a house or trotted iour. around the block and My dog, who is they become overweight now 13 and slowing or unable to run, or down, has been bitten both. and bowled over by But I am not conrough dogs as we pass vinced that these designated offthrough that one small section leash areas are the answer. of the park. No apology from the I walk my dog in Colliery Dam owner. Park – just around the corner I have also been chased and from my house – and did so for nipped when I go jogging or bikseveral years before the upper ing through the park – after one lake area became an off-leash dog, a border collie, nipped at my park. heel, the owner actually smiled at I have noticed a few things since me and said not to worry about the change. the dog as it was friendly. First of all, the number of dogs I guess he has a different idea of and owners in the area has greatwhat friendly is. ly increased, which in itself is That is my experience with fine – it has allowed like-minded, Colliery Dam Park. I don’t know canine-loving people to congrefirst-hand what the other dog offgate. leash parks are like, as none of Second, people and their pets the others are close to my house, often gather near the bridge, but judging by the letters and which is only several hundred beefs and bouquets sections of the

News Bulletin, there are similar issues elsewhere. The problem is the off-leash sign seems to have given some dog owners a sense of entitlement – like that section is “their” area of the park, where their dogs can do whatever they want. But the behaviour problems deny the gentler animals a chance to enjoy some off-leash time. When there are aggressive dogs around, I don’t feel comfortable allowing my own dog off-leash in the area – in fact, we get out of there as fast as possible. There are signs up reminding park visitors that aggressive dogs must be leashed, pets must be under the control of the owner and in the owner’s sight at all times, and owners must keep their dog from running up to and jumping on other people and their dogs. Instead of designated off-leash areas, why not make any public park an off-leash area, but only to those owners with well-behaved and controlled pets? There are several businesses and groups offering dog obedience classes in Nanaimo to help owners ensure their canine friends are under control – the conflict that uncontrolled dogs cause is unnecessarily stressful for all involved. Send a bylaw officer out to enforce the rule – the city would more than make up the cost of hiring someone to troll the parks for this purpose by the number of tickets handed out. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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What is the Zoning Amendment about? To rezone the property located at 2610 Myles Lake Road as outlined in bold on the map below from Rural 6, Subdivision District â€˜Vâ€™ (50.0 ha minimum parcel size) to Rural 6, Subdivision District â€˜Dâ€™ (2.0 ha minimum parcel size). How will this affect me? If adopted, this Amendment Bylaw will reduce the minimum parcel size in order to permit the subdivision of the parcel into four parcels with a minimum parcel size of 2.0 ha. The permitted uses will remain the same and each parcel will be limited to one dwelling unit each. Where can I get more information? A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant documents may be inspected at the Regional District of Nanaimo office at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo until Wednesday, April 10th, 2013. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays 8:30Â am to 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. The Public Hearing for this bylaw will be held by Director Young or her alternate as a delegate of the Board. Questions or Comments? Please contact the RDN Planning Department at: Phone: 250-390-6510 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111 Fax: 250-390-7511 Email: planning@rdn.bc.ca â€˘ Mail: 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2

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Left-leaning Greens a common myth To the Editor, Re: Apathy wonâ€™t cool my election fever, Opinion, March 30. I appreciate the vision of those younger members of society, including Melissa Fryer, for paying attention to elections. The only truly wasted vote is the vote not cast. While I agree with her article, I wish to clarify one misleading statement: â€œthe Greens and the NDP will still fall to the left of the spectrum ...â€? It is a common myth, especially popular amongst the NDP, that Greens are left-leaning. While there are many Greens who are decidedly left-leaning, just as many are right-leaning, and most embrace both. We can value the importance of individual accountability and independent thinking (right wing) while also valuing the importance of working together, freedom of labour, and meaningful incomes for all (left wing). After all, the left-right dichotomy has been around for less than 200 years. I believe most people are tired of the dramatic see-sawing between the right and left that has marked B.C. politics for too long. Researching the numbers after the last provincial election revealed that more former Liberals switched to Greens than did the NDP. This may be even more true in the upcoming election as Greens offer many policies that appeal to more progressive Liberals. And many Greens who strategically voted NDP in order to prevent the Liberals from winning may now feel free to vote according to their conscience. Ian Gartshore Nanaimo

will be necessary to create fundamental change. Obviously there is a lot of hard work to be done but it doesnâ€™t all depend on the federal and provincial governments. Many problems can be tackled at the band level. First Nations people can improve their future prospects by joining together to help each other and by sharing their knowledge, skills, compassion and dreams. They must also hold their leaders accountable. Every child needs positive role models, ones they can relate to. Lloyd Atkins Vernon

Canadians turned off with political system To the Editor, Re: Voter turnout is disturbing, Opinion, March 26. I agree with the editorial. At what point is democracy no longer democracy? During the civic byelection two years ago, the turnout was not much more than 10 per cent. I believe an increasing number of people feel disenfranchised, ignored, lied to and more. Many are so discouraged that they donâ€™t even bother voting. Theyâ€™ve given up on the old parties, but donâ€™t think voting for the smaller parties will do anything. Elizabeth May is changing all of this. She got elected because she seems to better represent peopleâ€™s concerns and gave them hope for a better political way. Isnâ€™t it time we changed not only the party in power, but the way politics is done? Thatâ€™s the only way more people will turn out and vote. Kurt Fischer Nanaimo

First Nations can share knowledge with Canada Colliery Dam issues about more than a park To the Editor, Re: Letter sparks angry protest at newspaper, March 30. Disparaging remarks about First Nations people in a letter to the editor that was published, and then apologetically retracted, by the Nanaimo Daily News ignited an anger-fuelled controversy that swept across Canada like a winddriven prairie fire. Inappropriate words and misdirected anger can both have unpredictable consequences. The Idle No More movement needs to harness the untapped energy and goodwill that exists in Canada. The movement is in dire need of an inspirational leader with the charisma, wisdom and integrity of a Nelson Mandela or a Martin Luther King Jr. Someone who can unite the fragmented bands, establish common goals and articulate a coherent action plan. Effective and sustained political pressure

To the Editor, The issue of Colliery Dam Park may play an important role in helping people to understand how decisions are made in this city. There are potential implications for our community and even greater potential implications for the entire province. I urge anyone with an interest in these matters to go to www. savecollierydam.org. Jeff Solomon Nanaimo

Fixed rate for exercise will attract residents To the Editor, Re: Exercise costs are prohibitive, Letters, March 14. Why not have a fixed rate of $3 or $4 a day seven days a week to attract more people and therefore increase revenue? Wendy Skotarek Nanaimo

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arts Golden musicians Four teens from the central Island aced their examinations and received The Royal Conservatory’s top achievement award Because Malinowska did so well she is skipping straight to the Grade 4 guitar level next year. She said the ceremony where she received the medal was very fun. “I didn’t know it was going to be so special,” she said. Her long term goal is to get to the Grade 10 and 12 level and participate in provincials. “This teacher (Patrick Olmsted) truly inspired her and made her do quite well,” said Malinowska’s mother Anna. Farenholtz, 15, said she was thrilled when she learned about getting a gold medal. It’s the second time she’s received one. “I was thrilled, totally overjoyed. It was fantastic,” she said. “Music is just a huge passion of mine.” She said the harp is a fabulous way to express herself artistically. “It’s a beautiful instrument. I love the sound of it. My grandmother played it,” she said. “It’s always been a part of my upbringing.” The harp player hopes to turn her passion into a lifelong career by joining a symphony when she is older. The Royal Conservatory is one of Canada’s oldest independent arts educators and is regarded as one of the most respected education institutions in the world, according to the organization’s website. The curriculum offered by the conservatory has become a national standard.

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our young teens have a golden musical touch. Nanaimo’s Hayley Farenholtz received the medal for her Grade 6 harp examination; Karolina Malinowska, for Grade 2 guitar, Rhys Wong, 12, for preparatory guitar and Gabriola’s Ian Perry, 12, received a gold medal for his Grade 1 guitar examination. Gold medals were awarded to the musicians by The Royal Conservatory in early March, which are given for the highest mark on annual examinations. Malinowska, 15, has been playing the guitar for five years. Two years ago she started taking The Royal Conservatory examinations. Getting the guitar was an impulse buy when she was out with her father but it soon became a passion of hers. “I was really surprised,” she said about receiving the award. “I didn’t know I did that well.” Malinowska said her teacher inspires her because he allows the students to play different types of music and make choices instead of dictating what music they must play. This allows the musicians to feel more in control, said Malinowska. Receiving the medal has motivated Malinowska. “It motivated me to practice more,” she said.

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

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

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

LINE COOK needed Full Time. Flexible nights & weekends. Must be reliable & have at least 2 yrs exp. Apply anytime, Black Bear Pub.

Local & Long Distance Moves. Bonded & Insured.

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

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CERTIFIED RCAâ€™s and LPNâ€™s needed for part time/casual work in private care home. please send resumes to harmonyh@shaw.ca or fax to 250-591-2514.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLEANING SERVICES

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and ofďŹ ce. Call Heidi (250)716-0551.

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES â€œSince 1992â€? Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding Window & Gutter Cleaning www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739

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

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ€™s. All exterior RooďŹ ng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

LANDSCAPING V.I. LOCAL LANDSCAPES Res & Comm Landscape Maintenance. Reliable, quality work. Call Mike (250)616-2410

$200 REWARD for return of lost dog. â€œPeanutâ€? Needs weekly medication. Much loved & missed seniorâ€™s pet. Black & grey mix, white paws & chin. Wandered from Chelsea home February 25th. (250)716-1410, 927-0733, or 250-228-2076

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE KAMADO barbecue, bifold door, single sink & counter top. Call (250)758-2004. FREE. SOFA-BED, fair condition. (250)758-1645.

MOVING & STORAGE

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COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

36â€? 6 panel steel outer door, hardware included. White but paintable. $75. 250-758-0415.

MEDICAL HEALTH

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BICYCLE SADDLE bags $10. 5â€™ ladder, like new $25. (250)753-4130. FRIDGE $99. 5710.

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Lawn Mower, serviced, ready to cut, self propelled, $65obo. Weed Eater, serviced & running, $30obo. (250)754-3571

FUEL/FIREWOOD 3-CORD LOADS of mill slab wood, delivered from Nanoose to Ladysmith, $180. Call Marino 250-619-9109. COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE BEAUTYREST Electrically Adjustable, single bed. Excellent cond. $400 obo. (250)7542203 COUCH, LOVE seat & chair, like new, never used, excellent quality, $175 obo. Call (250)757-8357

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 WINTER snow tires, 5 months wear, as new. Asia Durun 195/50R15, on rims (off Asuna SunďŹ re). $250. (250)748-2070 60â€™S RETRO Bdrm Suite, 3-piece, $300; Antique living room chairs (2) $50 ea, Dining Rm table/4chairs, $100; Buffet, $200; Bookcase, $75; Roll Top Desk $75; Treddle Sewing Mach. $100. 250-753-0806 7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344 AT LAST! An iron ďŹ lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, ownerâ€™s manual & ďŹ tness guide, $450. Bell X spressvue PVR, $250. Full size ping pong table, collapsible, $50. Call 250-246-2238, 250-466-0323. BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm. HOME PHONE reconnect. Toll Free 1-866-287-1348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER

613 BRUCE Ave, Nanaimo. Reduced $235,000 ďŹ rm. Cozy, comfortable 3bdrm, 1.5baths. Lots of updates. Gas heat, W/D, F/S.Dave 250-591-1210.

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth rancher on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4â€? oak ďŹ‚ooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $278,900.00. 250-923-7010 Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appliâ€™s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $75,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

HONDA POWERED generator, EM5000, $800. 10â€? Dewalt 770 radio arm table saw, $75. Call 250)757-8724. H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivassi & track. (250)758-5073 MORE THAN 50 lbs glass beads, plus pendants, spacers and more, $700 obo. Call Stella after 5 PM at (250)756-7931 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or see us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FOR SALE ...with 1 semi-waterfront Parksville property. Assumable mortgage $350,000.00 ...plus 2 waterfront properties in Qualicum Beach $750,000.00 All income generating properties... Wanted: 1 commercial lot/bldg Call:250-752-3813 for details

GREAT LOCATION, great price! 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, desirable location. Quiet dead end street. Updated. $228,500 3945 McBride St., Port Alberni Call 250-724-0223 for more info: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sizedâ€œNordheiner-Heintzmanâ€? comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650. VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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HOUSES FOR SALE

OTHER AREAS

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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CASSIDY 25â€™ 5th Wheel- 1.5 acres on river, pets ok. N/S, no drinking. Organic garden, $500 inclds cable. Call 250245-0014.

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MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. ofďŹ ce with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & renoâ€™s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)

Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. New balcony, paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & April. 1 From $645 plus.

N.NANAIMO: 5bdrm, 4.5bath AND 1bdrm legal suite. Landscaped/fenced yard. Near beach, schools & shopping. Beautifully ďŹ nished. Hardie planks exterior, dble entrance doors, 5-skylights, front & rear deck w/barbeque hookups, heat pump, 3 luxurious gas FPs. Beautiful ocean views. Furniture included. 6523 Peregraine Rd. $700,000. (250)758-4963

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Parksville 2.31 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested #250-228-7162. Will look at all reasonable offers. DUNCAN (Kody Place, 6135 Ryall Rd. Unit 18) 3 bdrm Townhouse, 2 bath, fenced backyard, close to all amenities, near bus stop, $195,000 obo. Please call (250)923-0784. PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Saturday (1-4) 250-947-9779

QUALICUM, Very spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Ocean view condo in 55+ secure complex. Close to Village. $395,000.00, Call 250-752-8065 for details.

HOUSES FOR SALE

$226,900. 3-BDRM Rancher Completely updated. 2672 12th Ave, Port Alberni. Please call (250)731-4898.

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543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. $58/mo. strata fee. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W ďŹ‚oors & much more. On site RV Parking avail.(free). Priced to sell. $341,900, Call Daniel at 250752-5780. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, with 1 bdrm suite, $1600 will rent separately. Call 250-7166811, 250-753-4749.

MODERN 2 BDRM near VIU. Laminate ďŹ‚oor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. April 1 or May 1st. $800+. (250)754-4605. NANAIMO- 30 Cavan St., lrg 870 sq ft view suite, completely renoâ€™d, hrdwd ďŹ‚rs, new ďŹ xtures & granite tops, new appls, elevator, secure prkg, locker, lrg deck, NS/NP. Avail May. 1. $850. 1-604-720-0775 NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm ground ďŹ‚oor with Peeka-boo water view, April 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refâ€™s. Call Mark or Don 250-753-8633.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS #3 - 5659 TOMSWOOD Road. 12â€™ x 68â€™ mobile home. 3bdrm, all appliances. Assessed value $40,200. Open to offers. (250)724-5185.

TOWNHOUSES

COLLEGE HEIGHTS: 3 stories, 4bdrm +2bdrm suite, 6baths, 3 living rooms, 3 kitchens, double garage. Great views. 250-753-0160

HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $650 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.

LUXURIOUS 2BDRM, downtown condo. Ocean view. HW ďŹ‚oors. Free WiFi. N/S, N/P. $900. 1 (250)754-2207

BOTH SIDES DUPLEX, Newly renoâ€™d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail April 1st. Call Jamie (604)789-8242 JINGLEPOT: 1 side of duplex, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, near school and Steve Marshall Automotive. Avail April. 1. $995 mo. Call (250)758-7055.

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1997 31ft Embassy Motor Home Ford 460. Good condition no smoking, no pets, under 80,000 km. $17,000. 250-338-6837

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S. NANAIMO4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1350 Avail now. N/P. 250-753-5917

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SUITES, LOWER BACHELOR, GROUND level. Close to VIU. 5appliâ€™s.May 1st. $650 utils incl. (250)714-9090 BRECHIN- 2 bdrm with laundry. Close to bus, shopping, ferries. NS/NP, no parties. $850 + utils. Avail now. (250)390-0264, 250-618-049. CENTRAL NANAIMO- own entry, lrg bright 1000sq ft new 2 bdrm, priv yard, shared W/D. $775+ utils. NS/NP. Call 250-729-6164.

1992 Crown Victoria 123,000 miles, unsurpassed for comfort, safety and reliability. Asking $1800. Please call 250-331-0361 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. Very low mileage- less than 57,000 km. Very clean little car, exceptionally well-maintained. Excellent on gas. $4600. (250)586-8285, French Creek. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

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DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950 heat & electricity incld. Avail April. 1. 250-667-1032. FREE RENT 2bdrm, 1bath, lndry hookup, free wiďŹ , private entry & back yard, 2-stall parking. Must be seen! $850/mo. (250)753-7744 or 240-2512 HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail immed, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail May 1st. Ref. req. 250-758-4963

1985 GMC Flatdeck, 3 yr old propane system but motor worn out but still running. $800. (250) 749-4362

SUITES, UPPER 3-BDRM ACROSS from Aquatic Centre. Fenced yard. $1100 mo inclds heat, hydro & A/C. N/S, N/P. Avail May. 1st. Call (250)753-8797.

HOSPITAL AREA. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo + utils. Avail now. 250-756-6172 or 250-619-5446 after 5pm.

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1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,000. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264 1995 G10 CHEVY cargo vanV-6 Vortec engine. $2500. Call (250)746-8182.

1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 ďŹ rm. (250) 715-5412 2003 GMC 4x4 SLE- w/matching Leer canopy, excellent cond, must be seen, gently driven, 150,000 km, extra cab, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W, PDL, tow package. $11,900. Call (250)743-0910.

2003 TITANIUM Glendale RV. 33 ft, Blocked & skirted in Parksville resort in a large fenced yard. Complete with ďŹ re pit & large shed. Unit is fully furnished & ready to move in. $26,500 or reasonable offer. Call 780-910-7838 25.5 FOOT WILDERNESS 5th/Wheel. Lots of wood rot, but everything works good. For parts only. $1000 obo. (250)616-1338 after 2pm. 25 foot class C Chevy Flyer motor home. 1995, 350 cu.in., 163,000 Km. 1 rear bed, 3 swivel seats, cruise, A/C. $18,000. 250-245-5973.

2005 EXT. Venture Van, garaged, 90,300 kmâ€™s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. (250)732-5928

MARINE BOATS

2004 HONDA Accord LX, one owner, 4 cyl, auto, keyless entry, loaded! 89,500 km. Michelin tires. Shop maintained, 65 point inspection, new battery. $8900. (250)748-6161

VEHICLES WANTED

BLOWOUT 2007 DRV Dbl Tree Suites, 36TK3, exc cond, huge living, U-kitchen, king master, superslides. $39,995. www.beautifulrv.net 250-6185138. Truck also avail for sale.

1969, 32 ft Monk Cruiser. Engine rebuilt and new canvass in 2010. Valued in 2011 survey at $33400. Priced to sell at $16,900. (250)898-4886

LATE 90â€™S Cadillac or Lincoln. Must have bench seat. Prefer BC car. (250)390-2112

MOTORCYCLES

NORTH NANAIMO- lrg windows, grd lvl 1 bdrm, 1000sq ft, high ceilings, 3 appls, utils, cable, wireless incld. Parking. $850. N/S. (250)816-4719.

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1997 PLYMOUTH Camper Van, pop up roof, clean, fridge, stove, furnace, new Michelin tires, etc. $7900 OBO. 250715-6482, 250-746-8936

ROOMS FOR RENT

HIGH quality travel trailer. 2011 Surveyor Sport SP186, little used, new condition. For info call (250)743-6686 or visit www.quitsmokinghelp.ca/trailer/ 2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $11,900 OBO. 250-871-3126.

COOL CHARACTER 2-bdrm home. Lrg kitchen & living rm. W/D, clothesline, 5 min walk to VIU & pool. Veg garden, N/S. $800 + utils. (250)754-9774. COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000. 250-339-7263, 250-218-5263.

1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888

CENTRAL. MODERN Bright 3-bdrm. W/D, garage. N/S, N/P. $1275. (250)585-2235.

LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816.

LADYSMITH, LRG 2 bdrm, 2 bath, adult orientated condo, 5 appls, N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $1000 mo. Avail now. (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107.

1987 BIGFOOT (11.5â€™) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067

3651 DEPARTURE Bay Rd- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, $1500. Call Ardent Properties, 250-7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lrg 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $800. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997

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JINGLEPOT/COLLEGE4 bdrms, 2bath, ocean/mountain views, lrg deck, dbl carport, landscaped, park trail close by. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 + utils. Apr 1. 250-741-1261.

LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134.

QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green, Courtenay. Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW ďŹ‚oors main areas. Immaculate. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260

HOMES FOR RENT

BOUNDARY RIDGE: 1 or 2 B/R $660./$760. Free h/w, heat, free cable or net for 1 yr for new tenants. 616-1175.

LADYSMITH: 2bdrm apt. 55+ senior block, well maintained, 1000sq.ft., oceanview, drapes, new carpet/cabinets, W/D, F/S. N/P, N/S. Avail. April. $775+utils. 250-758-5816.

2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2003 REX Air Motor Home. Well maintained, Class A, 29ft, as new. V10 motor, low mileage, garage kept. N/S and N/P $44,900. 1-250-746-7808

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VIBI gets first win, but no more Inbrief

BALL TEAM loses three at home.

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The VIBI Mariners showed only a glimpse of what they’re capable of. Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Baseball Institute (1-7) won one of its four games o n t h e we e ke n d against the University of Calgary Dinos (3-5) at Serauxmen Stadium. VIBI lost the series opener Saturday 4-3, but bounced back to take the rematch 10-0. The next day, the Dinos bit back with 3-2 and 4-2 wins. “We could have done more. I’m sick of … losing,” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager. “It’s just a decision to be better. These are one-run games, basically, that we’re not doing enough to be successful in. Just bear down. There’s opportunity for you and you’ve got to seize it when you get it.” Jackson McCuaig,

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Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners baserunner Connor Russell appeals to the umpire but is called out at second during Sunday’s game against the Calgary Dinos at Serauxmen Stadium.

Mariners first baseman, said his team is close. “We just need to have that one big hit, that one thing that’s going to put us over the top and give us the result we’re looking for,” he said. Despite the team’s record, it isn’t going

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to get too down on itself. “It’s too early to start panicking about this,” McCuaig said. In the first game Connor Russell took the loss, allowing four earned runs over 7 2/3 innings. Dallas Monk was 3-for-3 at the plate and Cody

Andreychuk hit two doubles. The second game was a mercy-rule victory, as Jon Cruz hit a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the sixth to give his team the 10-run margin. He ended up with four runs batted in, Andreychuk

had three and Darren Kolk went 4-for-4. Winning pitcher Cody Chartrand allowed just one hit and one walk. In Sunday’s early game Andreychuk homered to centre field in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game 2-2, but U of C

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pushed back ahead in the seventh and held on. Reiley Grose took the loss on the mound. The series finale saw Byryn Murphy suffer the loss, giving up one earned run over four innings. Kolk hit a home run in the fourth and Aaron Witzke got his team to within a run with an RBI single in the eighth. Blundell said to win close games, his players need to be more focused. “First pitch to the last pitch, it’s just a focus that you need. It’s an energy, it’s an appetite to be successful,” he said. “We’ve seen it a few times. We have enough guys that have won at lots of different levels so it’s just about getting on the same page and making that happen.” GAME ON … The Mariners continue their Canadian College Baseball Conf e re n c e s ch e d u l e with games Saturday (April 6) and Sunday in Kamloops against the Dinos and Thompson Rivers University WolfPack. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Hoops all-stars take to court Basketball season isn’t finished yet for some of the city’s all-star players. The Vancouver Island Seniors’ Classic announced the rosters of players who have been invited to participate in the 26th annual all-star game pitting the North Island against the South Island. Suiting up for the North Island girls will be Jenna Ziemanski and McKenzie Nicks of Dover Bay and Julie Zhao, Taelar Keir and Sara Simovic of Wellington. Making the North Island boys’ A all-star team are Aaron Copley of Wellington, Bryson Cox of Woodlands and Mike Pereira of Dover. Aaron Halsall of Woodlands and Dustin Olsen of Wellington made the B all-star team. Vancouver Island University coaches Matt Kuzminski and Avneet Brar will coach the North Island A and B all-star teams, respectively. The games go Saturday (April 6) at St. Margaret’s School in Victoria. The boys’ B all-star game is at 4:30 p.m., the girls go at 6:15 p.m. and the A boys will tip off at 8 p.m.

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