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An already beleaguered emergency department staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will face increased workloads at the end of the month with the announcement of a doctor leaving the rotation. The departure means an additional 30 shifts per month that may not be filled by an ER doctor indefinitely. “We’re hoping some people can pick up some extra shifts if they’re willing to do that but otherwise we’ll be short,” said Dr. Drew Digney, emergency department chief at NRGH. “It’s a bit tricky because we’re already working full-time, well, more than full-time in most cases. We’re given a certain number of full-time employees to staff a department but that number hasn’t gone up in three years despite the fact [ER patient] volume has gone up significantly, somewhere between 15 and 20 per cent.” In 2011 at NRGH, ER visits amounted to 53,534. That increased to 57,400 in 2012. An extra shift, which required a cut in pay and heavier workload for NRGH ER doctors, had already been put in to meet that demand. That increased workload, said Digney, has caused “critical stress” and has resulted in one doctor leaving. By voluntarily taking on

increased workloads and decreased pay, he said it will be difficult to attract any doctors to join the rotation. “We’re not competitive with anybody else,” said Digney. “But we’re doing our best to look after our patients. Temporarily we’re going to keep it going with the hopes that eventually somebody will have enough smarts to do the right thing.” He added the lost shift may never return without funding. With an upcoming provincial election, increased funding or even an attempt to solve the problem through the Health Ministry is not likely any time soon. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid has already stated no direct funding for more doctors is coming, though the government has negotiated a $90-million physician master agreement with the B.C. Medical Association. About $20 million is slated for new services, which can be used to address emergency room concerns if the association chooses. Across the province, doctors have been asking for $10 million to address ER staff shortages as patient use increases. Emergency room doctors across the province have gone public with the challenges they are facing at www.bcemergency care.com. The website is a forum for doctors to vent some frustration and give the public an inside look as to the challenges they face on a daily basis. u See ‘OTHER’ /5

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bill float in front of him. “By giving prominence to Canadian achievements in space, this bank note reminds us that not even the sky is the limit.” Chairman of VIA Rail Canada, Paul G. Smith, unveiled the $10 note at the Bank of Canada. The new bill features an image of the train winding through the Rocky Mountains, representing a feat of engineering that linked Canada’s east and west by rail. Former Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, who led the country when the railway was completed, is featured on the front. “Not only did the railway contribute to Canada’s economic prosperity by moving people and goods across this vast land, but it also gave Canadians the means to seek new frontiers of their own,”

said Smith. The new $5 and $10 bills will begin circulation in November. They join the $20, $50 and $100 polymer notes already being used by Canadians. Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney said the new polymer bills incorporate the latest in security technology while lasting 2.5 times longer than traditional cotton-based paper bank notes. He said that with sophisticated transparency and holography, the new polymer series bills are the most secure bank notes ever issued by the Bank of Canada. Like the previous polymer denominations, the Bank of Canada will work with financial institutions, retailers, and manufacturers of bank note-handling equipment to ensure a smooth transition.

Nanaimo man injured in Washington crash A Nanaimo man was listed in satisfactory condition at Olympic Medical Center Friday after the Mazda crossover he was driving collided with an SUV on U.S. Highway 101 at Blue Mountain Road. The State Patrol said John G. Helmn, 67, was driving eastbound when the Mazda crashed into a Toyota Highlander driven by Margarethe

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Bikers face tickets after weekend ride Motorcycle club members could be ticketed after memorial ride through Cowichan More than 100 suspected outlaw motorcycle-gang members could be ticketed for allegedly failing to obey police commands to pull over during Saturday’s Island Highway check-stop north of Duncan, police say. Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit said 150-plus members of clubs — including the Hell’s Angels, Jesters, and Devil’s Army — were intercepted at around 2:15 p.m. outside North Cowichan municipal hall by “a few dozen” officers during the clubs’ annual Zeke Ride. “They hold this ride at the same time every year, and we had information they’d be riding today,” he said. The southbound cruise of roaring Harley Davidsons was a memorial for Edward (Zeke) Mickle, a former president of Nanaimo’s Hells Angels’ chapter, who disappeared 20 years ago, he explained. Bikers who allegedly failed to stop will be traced and ticketed through police photos, and digital movie footage, of their licence plates. Tickets for failing to obey a police officer could span $150 to $200 each, he said. Another spokesperson said some bikers could face other charges, such as running red lights, after the column left Nanaimo’s Hell’s Angels’ clubhouse and headed south. The bikers, some wearing

club colours on black jackets, reached the North Cowichan road-check, then allegedly blocked the highway by stopping their bikes and cutting the engines, a spokesperson said. Some members spoke with police, then some riders pulled over at the special stop check marked by orange cones, flanked by officers in yellow safety clothing. Other bikers continued riding south. A dog-squad stood by the stoppoint dominated by a commandpost vehicle. An RCMP helicopter also circled the scene, and landed later beside the Somenos Marsh. “Aside from refusing to follow instructions from police officers, there was no violence,” Houghton said. One Hell’s Angels’ member, and one from Surrey’s Jesters club, complied politely when police asked for their documents. Houghton painted a wider picture of outlaw-club members. “These are people recognized as some of the most violent in our society,” he said of member activities including murder, extortion, drug trafficking and other crimes. Saturday’s refusal to stop stems from some bikers wanting “to thumb their nose at laws, and civil society,” he said. The special enforcement unit boasted cops from some 14 agencies, spanning Mounties to city officers, and others. – Black Press

Conference gathers Young Professionals Young Professionals from across Vancouver Island are coming together to prepare for the second annual Connect V.I. Conference this June. These individuals are looking to get involved in ways that will shape the social, economic and cultural future of the Island in a responsible and purposeful way. Over the next couple months, these inspired Young Professionals will be actively involved in different initiatives within the community. The Young Professionals are partaking in the ‘Our

Voice. Our Vote’ provincial elections event at Miller’s Pub on Friday (May 10) from 5-7 p.m. and will be shuttling anyone interested in voting to the advanced polling station; the fifth annual Walk of the Nations on June 1; and advocating for rail transportation on Vancouver Island. These initiatives engage in matters of civic responsibility, First Nations understanding and transportation – which are all streams for the conference in Nanaimo, June 14 -15. Please visit www.connectvi.me/.

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National Geographic’s Sea Bird stopped in Nanaimo for a few hours last week. The ship and its sister vessel Sea Lion each carry 62 passengers and are the only pocket cruise ships to visit Nanaimo this year. Seven other visits by large cruise ships from Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises have scheduled visits for this year’s spring and fall shoulder seasons. Shifting markets could bring more summer cruise traffic in 2014.

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Ocean cruise line companies charting courses to new markets could mean more cruise ship visits for Nanaimo. Even with a new multimillion dollar cruise ship dock and and terminal in Nanaimo Harbour, the number of cruise ship visits scheduled for Nanaimo this summer remain in the single digits with just two pocket cruise ships from National Geographic stopping by in May and only four visits scheduled by ships from Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line scheduled for all of May and three stops in September. The National Geographic pocket cruise ship Sea Bird spent several hours tied up in Nanaimo Harbour Thursday before moving on to Haida Gwaii and Alaska. It’s sister ship Sea Lion stopped over earlier in the week. Nine visits is a reduction from the 20-25 visits targeted by the Nanaimo Port Authority for the summer of 2015,

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but Bernie Dumas, Nanaimo Port Authority president and CEO, said shifting markets in the cruise line business worldwide could help meet that goal. Dumas said cruise lines that have faced difficulties operating in Mexico are redeploying their ships to other markets. “A new focus is going towards Asia, which is a good thing for us because if they do an Asia season, those ships have to be deployed again after that season,” Dumas said. Short duration Pacific Northwest cruise packages could prove lucrative for carriers and communities they visit. Shorter duration

cruises mean higher passenger turnover and better returns. “If you go to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, you can do a lot of these two-, three-, four-day cruises and they’re getting a better return, of course they’re getting more people on and off,” Dumas said. Short duration, Pacific Northwest cruises could start in 2015 and could leave from Seattle, Wash., with stops in B.C. before going down to places like Astoria, Ore., and other U.S. stops. Other carriers that have moved away from B.C./ Alaska cruises are considering reviving those which could also mean more summertime cruise ship visits for Nanaimo. “Each of these carriers have about five, six or seven ships in their pool and each of these ships do about 20 calls through the season,” Dumas said. “If we get one dedicated ship to call on us in that rotation we can get our volume quite easily and then these repositioning ships which are in the spring and the fall.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Extreme science on display Explosions, implosions, flying arrows, fire, lightning and illusions – these are some of the exciting things planned for the fifth annual Extreme Science show. The startling and occasionally loud science demonstration will entertain more than 1,200 school students in four shows in Nanaimo May 14-17. “It’s going to be a fun, entertaining hour of extreme science for a worthwhile cause,” said Vancouver Island University physics professor Ray Penner, who stars in the show with faculty from the physics and chemistry departments and two students. Extreme Science is a popular spring fundraiser for LED Africa, a charity started by Penner in 2008. The organization aims to provide solar-powered lighting systems and other assistance to rural secondary schools in Malawi, Africa. Penner devel-

oped a connection with Malawi when he taught there 20 years ago. “Many of the rural secondary schools in Malawi have evening study sessions where they use kerosene lighting,” he said. “These sessions are typically sporadic both because of the cost and the limited availability of kerosene. In addition, the smoke from the kerosene lanterns causes health concerns.” Penner and his colleagues from the University of Malawi set up a test system at a school using energy efficient LED lights powered by a solar panel on the roof. The total power required for a 50-student classroom is about 40 watts, which keeps expenses low. After a positive response from the test school, Penner created the LED Africa charity. Lighting systems were installed in classrooms at three schools in 2009. Since then a total

of 17 schools have received the lighting system with the help of technicians from the University of Malawi. The cost to set up a classroom is $1,200, with two classroom systems being installed at each school. The single solar panel, the battery, and cables which are required for each classroom are purchased from suppliers within Malawi. The battery box, which holds the battery and the controls, as well as the stands for the LED lanterns are built by local Malawian carpenters. The lanterns are all assembled by Malawians. This year the money raised by ticket sales is going towards buying textbooks for rural secondary schools. Penner adds the Extreme Science show is a lot of fun for VIU faculty because “it’s rewarding to get kids excited about science.” A public show takes place May 16 in the Malaspina Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and available from Kool and Child on Bowen Road.

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Brian Godfrey, front left, and Bob Wilson of Nanaimo set out on Estevan Road April 30, bound for Victoria to start the first leg of their journey across Canada May 1 to raise donations for B.C. Children’s Hospital and for dementia programs at Nanaimo Travellers Lodge. Their 7,300-kilometre cross-country trek, Coast to Coast for Kids, will finish in St. John’s, Nfld., July 22. The ride’s progress, with updates from Godfrey and Wilson, is posted on the News Bulletin’s Facebook page. Wilson will blog about the journey at www. crazyguyonabike.com/bobbriancoast2coast. For more information or to make donations, please visit the Re/Max of Nanaimo website at www.remaxofnanaimo.com.

u From /1 One NRGH doctor, Kevin McMeel, expressed his frustration on camera after an extended shift earlier this year. “My shift started at six in the evening and was supposed to end at 2 a.m.,” said a tired-looking McMeel. “It’s now 5 a.m. and I’m standing outside the newest emergency room in the province that we opened in October. It was built about three times the size of the last one, bigger because we’re seeing way more patients. Despite that we don’t have any extra staff.” McMeel continues to say he arrived for his shift to “a sea of people” waiting for attention, and one patient who waited for 5.5 hours had a seizure before he could be assessed.

The website gives the NRGH ER department a failing grade for overcrowding and understaffing. Digney said other provinces employ successful staffing models that adjust funding every six months based on patient visits. “We don’t do that here in B.C.,” he said. “You have to have a big fight every time you have to do anything. The solution here is they say we’ve got a pot of money and we should just reallocate it, so take it from another department. That’s not a really good idea.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Throughout the day, local celebrities, including city council, RCMP, firefighters, Nanaimo Clippers hockey team and more, will be giving out balloons, pins and other items for donations. This year marks the 20th McHappy Day in the history of McDonald’s Canada. Each year more than 1,400 McDon-

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The good news is Nanaimo broke a high temperature record on the weekend, but the bad news is wildfire hazard is climbing. Nanaimo hit 28.6 C Sunday, an all-time high temperature record for May 5. Great weather and prospects of the early onset of summer are good news for everyone wanting to hit the beaches or their favourite campsites, but rapidly drying conditions in recent weeks have staff at the B.C. Coastal Fire Centre keeping a close eye on soil dryness and humidity levels. Donna MacPherson, Coast Fire Centre fire information officer, said there are, so far, no backyard burning prohibitions in place in rural areas, but there have already been seven wildfires in the B.C. south coast region. “All of those were human-caused because we haven’t had any lightning,” MacPherson said. Dry, hot, breezy days will rapidly suck the moisture and humidity out of ground cover. Just a few days of dry,

warm weather have already raised the fire danger rating to “moderate” in the Nanaimo region. “That is something to be concerned about,” MacPherson said. “This hot weather that we’ve had has dried things out pretty fast, especially all the little crinkly stuff on top of the ground, like the leaves and twigs.” MacPherson said to be sure and check with local bylaws for any burning restrictions and to do backyard and camp fires “right.” “Right place, right size, be right by it and then put it out right,” she said. David Jones, Environment Canada meteorologist, said Sunday’s high temperature beat the previous record of 27.2 C set on May 5, 1966. “This weather is unusual, in the last couple of years, in that we just haven’t had warm weather early like this,” Jones said. “Which is fantastic because it looks like we could get a fourmonth summer. There’s no way to tell that, but an early start’s good. “We’re good for the next week. We’ll see after that. No doubt the weather will turn snotty at some point. It usually does in June, but we have good Junes, too, so here’s hoping.” Looking back 90 days, Jones said rainfall has been close to normal for the south Island, drier for

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Parksville-Qualicum Conservative candidate David Coupland said he is running because he believes that for upcoming generations to have a strong, prosperous future, the province needs to have a strong, trustworthy government. “I believe we need better government than what we have now,” said Coupland, the father of three university-aged children. “Future generations deserve a future full of opportunity and success and I’ve come to realize that without better government this will not happen.” Coupland completed his bachelor of science and medi-

cal doctorate at the University of Alberta before finishing his rotating internship at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. He later completed his radiology and nuclear medicine residency at the University of British Columbia. He currently works as a radiologist at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Madrona Imaging Inc. He says the issues he feels are a priority for people in his constituency include finding a balance between the economy and the area’s abundant natural resources while preserving and protecting the environment. “It’s a very delicate balance but we believe we have to do both and we feel B.C. can be both an environmental and economic superpower and that is the way forward,” he said. Coupland currently serves as a board director for the Vancouver Island University Foundation, volunteers at the 7-10 Club and NRGH Foundation.

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MICHELLE STILWELL B.C. LIBERALS

Parksville-Qualicum Liberal candidate Michelle Stilwell is used to being in races, and winning them. A Paralympic champion in track and basketball events in 2000, 2008 and most recently at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London – she is the only female Paralympic athlete to win gold in two separate summer events and holds several world records

– the 38-year-old wife and mother is now working to win a different kind of race. “Being an athlete was about my country, about representing the people that live in this country. I love this country and to stand on the world stage and represent Canada and wear the red-and-white was something that was very special to me,” she said. “What my

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NDP candidate Barry Avis will draw on his nine years of experience as a councillor in Qualicum Beach to represent his constituents in Victoria if elected May 14. Wi t h m u n i c i p a l responsibilities that included planning, finance, water management, environment and community development, the 66-year-old grandfather said he is well equipped to handle the issues in the provincial legislature. “I really enjoy working with people and policies and improving our province ... and having been on council for a couple of years I was lucky enough to get nomi-

nated to the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities, where I worked on behalf of all the mayors, regional directors and councillors with our concerns and resolutions with the provincial government,” said Avis. In his constituency, issues including health care, seniors care, and the environment are topics he is hearing most about from voters lately. Prior to his career as a politician, Avis was a manager for two major pharmaceutical and technology companies. He said that experience has helped him gain insightful knowledge into the bottom-line approach, while his public career has helped him understand the social side of the ledger. Organizations Avis has had a long association with include Coalwatch, a group keeping an eye on the proposed Raven Mine; Streamkeepers; and Oceanside Communities for Quality Education.

involved in both federal and provincial campaigns behind the scenes, and has sat on several boards, committees and panels, all with the ability to advocate for the people concerned about the issues she was addressing. Key issues she has heard from voters going door-to-door over the past few weeks are the need to control spending

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Feds following different rules Chapter eight of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada should ruffle the feathers of every taxpayer in this country. The title of chapter eight is “Spending on the Public Security and Anti-Terrorism Initiative.” The word “uncontrolled” should have been at the front of that title. The spring report is the result of a performance audit designed to identify “… how well government is managing its activities, responsibilities, and resources.” The conclusion of the attorney general on the massive spending program geared to keep Canadians safe from terror is that, “…departments and agencies reported spending $9.8 billion on PSAT Initiative activities, but information on whether departments used $3.1 billion in Initiative funding was not available.” Information on where $3.1 billion went is just not available? Why? During tax time Canadians must provide proof of income and expenses to ensure they’re following rules to keep the economy humming along. Why are the feds using a different set of rules? The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat mandate is to provide advice and support to Treasury Board ministers and provide oversight of the financial management of government. Given that they have identified three possible scenarios that might account for what happened to the money, it shouldn’t be a big leap to drill down a little further. Money should be something easy to track. This department received X amount, then X gave it Y who spent it on Z. Here’s the paperwork about Z. According to the report, weaknesses in the way the government assesses proposals for funding and their reporting processes, were identified as far back as 2004. The question needs to be asked: How well is the government managing activities, responsibilities and resources in this case? In a word: badly.

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Is Facebook facing a fluffy demise? A former co-worker posted with free shipping from China. on Facebook the other day that I came into the Facebook game she’d had enough. not long before another colleague Enough cute kids and pet phowas maliciously ratted out to her tos. Enough advertising. Enough boss by an online “friend” for of those philosophical/motivadropping the F-word expletive in tional posts and Internet memes a private, non-work-related postand she’s pulling the plug on ing. It also triggered an online Facebook. tirade from me that I’m sure A few days later I notice she’s would pretty much nullify any still posting. aspirations I might ever have I’ve wondered how about going into politough it would be to tics or other public life. REPORTER’S ween myself off checkBut a lot of people VIEWPOINT ing in to see if anyone’s enjoyed it and happily responding to one of chimed in to denounce Chris Bush Photographer my posts. I figure kickthe “rat.” People do ing Facebook would love a witch hunt. be a bit like when I Up until then I’d consmoked cigarettes. If I sidered Facebook a had a pack in my shirt place where friends, off pocket they’d nag at the clock, could freely me all day, but I never socialize. But the realhad a craving whenization that freedom ever I was forced into of expression carries a situation when I wasn’t around consequences pretty much ended them for a few days. any form of even slightly controA couple of people asked why I versial discourse, leaving behind haven’t been online much lately. a beige, bland virtual landscape Well, the weather got better, of well, pet and kid pictures, so after work by the time I finmemes and advertising. ish mowing lawns, get in a bike Long gone are those rainy winride, do little repairs around the ter evenings when I’d indulge in house, eat dinner, watch some posting good rants – or chiming TV and spend time with family, in on someone else’s – about it’s bedtime, when whatever book everything from politics to aliens I’m reading hits me in the face as and conspiracy theories filled I nod off and cues me to turn off with moronic commentary and the light. instructions on how to make and Some nights I remember to properly wear foil caps to prevent check my e-mail, but most comgovernment mind control. puter time is spent online shopEven my left wing, ‘Occupy ping for things I don’t need, but Everything’ online friends – want because they’re great deals whose posts I’d gleefully jab at

with right wing counter commentary just to see if I could get anybody frothing at the mouth – have scurried off somewhere. In fact, the most fun I’ve had on Facebook recently is the night a friend and I carried on hours of conversation using nothing but Hannibal Lecter quotes from Silence of the Lambs. I’m finding Facebook is offering less intellectual stimulation – even at its lowest, creepiest level – these days. Maybe it’s because I expect too much from it. Social media has been credited with everything from revolutionizing advertising to perpetuating revolution and social upheaval. Humorist, speaker and social critic Brandon Mendelson argues in his book Social Media is Bullshit, that Facebook and Twitter were not primary drivers behind world movements like the ‘Arab Spring’ and that, in fact, people shied away from using social media fearing government clamp-downs on the Internet and reprisals against users. There have been numerous reports over the last year or so about Facebook users by the millions dropping out or just taking a break for a few months. Why? In a survey published by U.S.-based Pew Research Centre, people polled commented that they were “… tired of stupid comments …” or “… I had crazy friends….” Hmm … makes me wonder if I’m part of the problem. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Multiplex idea just ‘madness’ To the Editor,

Re: No multiplex on my dime, thank you, Opinion, April 27. I, and a great many Nanaimoites, agree with Chris Hamlyn’s column. Council entertaining to build a taxpayerfunded multiplex is not merely poorly conceived, but utter madness in light of past failures with taxpayer-funded ventures in this town. On top of that, council is blind to the current state of taxes in our town and the fragile state of the global economy. I find myself seething at how supposedly knowledgeable and experienced members of the public, now elected members of our council, cannot see the logic and reason for our present situation. Everyone I speak to seems to hold an opinion similar to mine – our taxes and service rates increase by leaps and bounds each year, yet city council and management is still wasting public funds on hairbrained schemes. The only explanation I can think of for their behaviour is an overwrought sense of political correctness

and workplace civility. Where every proposal and idea put forth is greeted with words of encouragement and nods of approval. No matter how bad the idea, or how terrible the writing, no one dares state the obvious. With respect to taxpayer dollars, however, we simply can’t afford a council packed with yes-men and women. We need people who will question everything, and call things as they really are. I sincerely hope those members of council still nodding in approval to this ridiculous multiplex idea will come to their senses before too long. We’ve already wasted hard earned dollars on that toxic waste dump of a property, and my grandmother always said “there’s no sense throwing away good money after bad.” Brendan Millbank Nanaimo

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Re: NDP platform is borrow and spend, B.C. Views, May 2.

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I don’t like what Tom Fletcher has to say about welfare recipients. When Gordon Campbell was in we received two raises in our welfare payments, both at election time as if to say ‘I want your vote.’ It would be nice to receive $20 more a month and be able to eat a little better. Try living on welfare that is way below the poverty line. The government gives single people $375 for rent and you can’t even get a room for that. I’m married and we receive $570 for rent and our rent is $655. So we have to pay $85 out of our living allowance. Everyone on welfare has to pay out of their living allowance for rent unless they are in low-income housing. Some people on welfare can’t even afford to eat because most, if not all, of their money goes to rent. The poverty line for a couple is $25,000,

and we receive less than $18,000 a year. I’m offended at Fletcher saying, “As with welfare, increasing support for bad choices can only yield more bad choices.” What bad choices is Fletcher talking about? We make a budget every month and we stick to it. Most welfare recipients spend their money in less than a week with no bills paid and no food in the house. We don’t do street drugs, smoke, drink or gamble. We are careful with our disability welfare and have to budget down to the penny to be able to live, eat and pay bills the whole month through. Some months we have to make the money stretch farther because we have to wait five weeks until we get paid. No margin for error, but we pay our bills in full every month. It sounds to me Fletcher doesn’t like

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people on welfare and doesn’t want our allowance to be raised. I’ve been published more than once and don’t think he knows what he is talking about concerning welfare recipients. The NDP help the poor and the B.C. Liberals help the rich.

Donna Nordstrom Nanaimo

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Re: Teachers derail two-week break, May 2. Those parents and kids who are “disappointed” that there won’t be a two-week March break are misguided. Most parents I’ve spoken to are against the idea of a longer break. I think both the teachers and the trustees agree a twoweek spring break is disruptive to the children academically. It would be best not to cut class time at all, but why can the school year not start a week later in September when the weather is good and it does not interfere with the academic learning of the students? Valentina Cardinalli Nanaimo

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By Dave Witty There are a number of reasons why Nanaimo may want to engage in the emerging Successful City dialogue. There’s a chance to advance its economical, environmental and social agendas, a chance to raise the profile and importance of the built-environment and cultural considerations in that dialogue, a chance to reach out to all aspects of the community to engage in conversations, a chance to raise awareness about the important considerations that shape wellbeing and quality of life in our city, and a chance to reflect on its future from a broad multi-dimensional perspective. Anyone of those reasons is worthy of some effort. But, combined, they provide a compelling case for advancing the Successful City agenda. Recently, a news item noted the City of Nanaimo, Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and Van-

couver Island University Nanaimo’s future, like partnered to promote that for other cities, will Nanaimo as one of British be tested by continued Columbia’s most successful economic and environcities. The three partners mental challenges. The coined their effort: Inspire partners believe that, by Nanaimo: A Successful City working together, we (and Initiative. Please see Inspire Nanaimo) will be better Nanaimo website at www. able to dialogue, reflect, inspirenanaimo.ca. adapt, and prosper But what do the culturally, economiuest partners hope to cally, environmenaccomplish? omment tally and socially. The partners They believe a intend to develop a broad Nanaimo which offers a based community driven high quality of life for all discussion of what it would its community members mean for Nanaimo to be will be well on the way British Columbia’s most to becoming one of B.C.’s successful city from the most successful cities. perspective of its builtInspire Nanaimo is movenvironment, cultural coning to a broadly-based siderations, economic con- organization composed of siderations, natural envilike-minded citizens and ronment considerations organizations that support and social considerations. the concept of Nanaimo The three believe all five becoming one of B.C.’s considerations form the most successful cities. In basis for a solid foundation order to ensure Inspire upon which a successful Nanaimo is a communityNanaimo can evolve and driven initiative, the partprosper in the fullest sense. ners have proposed that a No one consideration in steering committee repreisolation will be enough to senting a cross-section of address the future. Nanaimo and the five con-

siderations (built environment, cultural, economic, natural environment and social) be formed to guide Nanaimo. The steering committee will be chosen from a list of nominations by a panel composed of the three partners and Nanaimo residents Don Bonner and Carol Matthews. The nomination process can be found at: http://inspire nanaimo.ca/nominations. It is anticipated individuals will be appointed for two years, meet once per month and engage with the broader community. It is hoped the steering committee will report back to the community June 2015, outlining how Nanaimo can be B.C.’s most successful city, what actions are needed to achieve that goal and what tools are needed to measure that work. u David Witty is provost and vice-president (academic) Vancouver Island University. He is trained as an urban planner and urban designer.

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Artist shares her journey back into the stage’s spotlight after struggles with scoliosis made her set dancing aside BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

artha Carter lost her spirit of dance inside the scar along her spine. Doctors cut her open, fused her spine, and inserted metal rods and bolts to correct the curvature when she was a teenager. After the surgery the doctors told her she was fine, but she wasn’t. Endowed with a dancer’s passion she pursued the art form, despite her body’s limitations. Every day she was surrounded by top-notch professionals and was aware she couldn’t dance like them. Her difficulties were invisible to outside observers. Her dance psyche continued to ebb away. She tried to hide her scoliosis, denied to deal with it, but that path led her to abandon dancing in the spotlight. “I lost track of the spirit,” said Carter. “I stopped dancing over the years. I couldn’t handle the difficulties my back presented.” But her passion for the art form never died. She took another path and delved into choreography and production. For 21 years she pursued this avenue and then one day she woke up and said ‘no more’. She found a surgeon to remove the rods. “ M y body was in rough shape,” she said. As part of her reha-

bilitation she started dancing again. She always knew she wanted to tell her story of the struggles she faced and always thought she would write a book, but it soon evolved into a dance piece. “It’s a personal story that traces my struggle over the years, the juxtaposition of me wanting to be a dancer even though I had a crooked spine,” said Carter. “I had to come out of my scoliosis closet, having done that I was able to free my authentic dancer.” It took Carter time to uncover the story she wanted to tell. At first she presented the piece with four other dancers, which represented her alter egos. The piece evolved into Twisted: Solo, which shows at Nanaimo’s Malaspina Theatre Saturday (May 11) at 7:30 p.m. “It’s a universal story of transformation and getting over obstacles,” said Carter. She began to realize that dance can come from all types of bodies. “You can dance any way you want, express yourself physically in the way your body allows you to,” said Carter. People with scoliosis began to approach Carter and discuss their experiences with the disease. It led her to create the Twisted Outreach Project for Backcare and Scoliosis, where she offers classes, workshops and other outreach activities. “It’s nice to think our artwork can be relevant in such a direct way,” said Carter. Meridian, a multimedia performance created by Vancouver Island University faculty and artists, is also being performed during the evening. Tickets are $20/ $18 members/ $12 students and are available from Lobelia’s Lair, House of Indigo, Arbutus Music or online at www. crimsoncoastdance.org. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Crimson Coast Dance Society presents Twisted: Solo performed by Martha Carter Saturday (May 11) at the Malaspina Theatre. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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TheaTre SPRING AWAKENING: A New Musical, by Schmooze Productions, runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. until Saturday (May 11). Tickets $25 available at www. schmoozeproductions. com or Rich One Beauty Salon. LEGALLY BLONDE presented by Dramatica NDSS, Wednesday to Saturday (May 8-11) at Nanaimo District Secondary School, 7:309:30 p.m. Tickets $10 at the NDSS office or at the door. NORTH ISLAND ZONE Theatre Festival May 13-17, 7:30 p.m. at the Bailey Studio. Tickets $15 or $65 for all five shows available at www.

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evenTs SPRING TEA and craft bazaar today (May 7) 2-4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Tea $7. PEOPLE VS THE STATE of Illusion, documentary by Austin Vickers, shows at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre, Thursday (May 9) 7 p.m. Tickets $15 by calling 250-390-5199, http://bit.ly/15s8Fjf or at the door. AROUND TOWN TELLERS present It’s All in A Day’s Work story event Friday (May 10) 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more info call 250758-4983. MENTAL WEALTH Din-

www.nanaimobulletin.com ner and Musical Gala Friday (May 10) at The Grand Hotel 6-10 p.m. Special musical guests Patrick Courtin and Eric Harper. Tickets $85, which includes a $45 tax receipt, available in advance only from The Grand Hotel and Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut in Country Club Centre. Proceeds go to the Columbian Centre Society.

Music THE BIG MESS plays Acme Food Co. Friday (May 10) 7 p.m. CHEVY RAY and the Fins perform at the Well Pub Saturday (May 11). D.O.C. plays the Harewood Arms pub Saturday (May 11). Info at www.harewoodarms. com. SEAN BURNS plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (May 11) 7 p.m. SING BRITANNIA with the Camerata Singers and the Nanaimo Youth Choir Saturday (May 11) 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United

Church. Tickets $15. BLUES ODYSSEY presented by Hornby Island Blues Society Sunday (May 12) 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40/$36 members. Call 250754-8550 or www. porttheatre.com.

PROGRESSIONS Vancouver Island University’s arts and design department work on display at Nanaimo Art Gallery campus location until Saturday (May 11).

CORB LUND'S Cabin Fever Tour with The Hurtin' Albertans band Monday (May 13) 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets are $42.50 available by calling 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre. com.

MUSICALLY INCLINED an exhibit of 15 artists inspired by music to create jewelry, pottery, glassworks, cards, sculptures and paintings at Artzi Stuff.

MARIACHI FESTIVAL May 16 at the Port Theatre. Tickets $35/$30 members/$25 seniors and children under 12. Call 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre.com.

arT ARTRAGE: An Esoteric Art Show by Alda Saunders at Art 10 Gallery May 1-31. Artist on site Wednesday (May 8) during the evening and May 15, 29 during the day. Gallery’s anniversary celebration May 25. Call

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WHITTAKER, Alan (nee Boase)

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Murray, Walter David Walter was born on Christmas forenoon 1932 to Murdo Ewan Murray and Edythe Euphemia Murray (nee MacDonald) on the family farm, Township of Whitton, Province of Quebec. He was the fifth in a family of three boys and three girls. He traced his Scottish ancestry through Hebridian forebears from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. He died the morning of May 3, 2013 in grace and bravery. Walter is survived by his dear wife Nancy, by his son Pierre and wife Rolanda and grandson Aidan of whom he was immensely proud. His brother George and wife Phyllis, his sisters Mavis Curtis, Hazel Brunt and Alene Welch along with nieces and nephews greatly mourn his passing as do his in-laws Mary and Meehan Bonnar. Walter was predeceased by his first wife, Major Claudette Lamontagne Murray, C.D., R.N., his parents and his older brother Lennox. Walter was an Officer of the Order of Military Merit and holder of the Canadian Forces Decoration with two clasps. During his thirty-one years in the Canadian Forces he saw service in the Congo, Egypt and Cyprus on United Nations peace-keeping duties as well as in Canada and the United States. Walter was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, a Life Member of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and a Past District Chief, Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association. The Family wishes to thank Dr. Chin-yee and the Staff members of the London Regional Cancer Program and Dr. Haffner and the Staff members of the ICU, Stratford General Hospital for their exemplary care and support. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home on Monday afternoon at 3:30 PM and an Odd Fellows Service at 6:30 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. John’s By The Lake Anglican Church, 70642 Bluewater Highway, South Huron (Highway #21North of Grand Bend) on Tuesday, May 7th at 11 AM with the Reverend Father Grayhame Bowcott officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79 Oak Lake, Manitoba, Stratford General Hospital Foundation (ICU), or the London Health Sciences Foundation-Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home 519-235-1220

Alan came into this world on April 6, 1942 and has been taken from me on April 26, 2013 at the age of 71. He was my only child. I will miss you so much, as you were always there for me. I never thought that I would be the one left. Our Friend has taken you to a better place, free from all pain & suffering. Till we meet again. Love for always, from your broken hearted mother, Margaret.

Whittaker, Alan (nee Boase) April 6, 1942 April 26, 2013

Passed away, peacefully April 26, 2013 at the age of 71. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 32 years, Marie; mother, Margaret; step-son, Michael (Darlene); grandson, Jessie; step-daughter, Jackie; step-grandchildren, Emily, Alana, Kristen (of Ontario). I would like to thank all of the doctors and nursing staff at NRGH Palliative Care for your special care of Alan. Many thanks. “We all say goodnight and miss you so very much. Rest in peace my Love.” Your loving wife, Marie

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February 13, 1926 – April 26, 2013 Ruth passed away suddenly at NRGH at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; 8 siblings, and best friends, Yvonne and Win. She is survived by her children: Austin Tingley (Virginia) New Brunswick, Elaine Foglietta (Larry) Nanaimo, Evelyn Ross (Gordon) New Brunswick, Ann Keller, Nanaimo, Carol Ranger, Nanaimo; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, her brother, George of Ontario; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Ruth was born in New Brunswick and moved to Nanaimo in 1973 with her husband and two youngest daughters. She loved taking care of her family, enjoyed designing and sewing her own clothing, working in her flower garden and is well known for her delicious cakes. Mom’s only requests were that we “behave ourselves and have fun.” We will miss her dearly. A Celebration of Life, with refreshments to follow, will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 2pm at the German Cultural Centre, 71 Caledonia Avenue, Nanaimo. Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of donations, in Ruth’s name, to the BC Lung Association or a charity of your choice. Sands ~ Nanaimo 250-753-2032

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NYSA is seeking a part time Live-In Resident Caretaker, with on-call expectations, for their 21 unit Youth Housing Complex. Couples are welcome to apply. Qualifications: Previous residential maintenance experience an asset. An understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act and knowledge of Crisis Intervention is desirable. Education, training and experience in the Social Service field preferred. Remuneration is $1,362.86 monthly based on a 25 hour week; full benefits upon completion of probationary period. A two bedroom suite, including hydro and cable, is also provided at a nominal rent of $110.00 per month. Job description can be viewed at our website, www.nysa.bc.ca, or picked up at 290 Bastion St. Nanaimo. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Steve Arnett, CEO, at the above location no later than March 24, 2013. Anticipated start date June/July 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

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GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14â€? wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 firm. Call (250)749-4780.

COMOX 4-BDRM house with nature at your doorstep. Watch salmon and trout from your arch bridge over Brooklyn Creek. Total privacy with old cedars and backing onto Salish Park, yet close to downtown, golf, beach and schools. House completely renovated and nearly everything is new including kitchen, stainless steel applâ€™s, bathroom, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, glass and cedar deck, in ground irrigation system, hot water tank, slate flooring and paint. Designed for energy efficiency with high energy audit rating. Roomy 1947 sq.ft. 2-storey house has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rec room, laundry, garage, garden shed, ample storage and open concept living area. Call 250-890-9446, visit www.comoxhouse.com or stop by unannounced for a selfguided garden tour (just follow the signs). 577 Salish Street. $339,000.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943

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SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sizedâ€œNordheiner-Heintzmanâ€? comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appliâ€™s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell. Nice area. In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! $285,000. 250-334-8876. Open House every Saturday!

FRIENDLY FRANK 4 IKEA kitchen chairs, white with cane seats, $30. Pine bookshelf, $30. (250)714-0712 BASEBALL BAT, hardball, wood, high quality, $99. (250)753-3588. HOOVER BAGLESS $18, ships Barometer (round 24â€?) $22. Radio & Tape (Battery) $20. Call 250-390-3543. SINGER SEWING machine; 3 drawer cabinet, foot control, carrying case, $90 obo. Call 250-244-4415.

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

PIANO, MASON & Excellent condition, overseas. $800. (250)756-6125.

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VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

WE BUY HOUSES CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31â€™x26â€™ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com

1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR

Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $739,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.

WHEELCHAIR RAMP, approximately 5â€™ long, used but good condition $220. You pick up. Call (250)758-3663.

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 ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397 BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm. 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.

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LADYSMITH (Davis Rd area) near golf course, shopping, private, ocean/mtn views, 2200 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 F/P, in-law suite potential. Reduced, $245,000. Call (250)245-4155.

TOWNHOME FOR SALE $209,900 - 2BR/1BA Dep. Bay End Unit/Renoâ€™d/Hardwood/Patio/Close to Ocean, Golf, Schools - Cara 250.667.2850

FURNITURE ELECTRIC HOSPITAL bed. Like new. $600 obo. Call (250)716-5839 LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835 *New Queen MATTRESS Set* PILLOW TOP IN PLASTIC Mfr. Warranty. Must Sell! $200 ~ (1)250-465-2485

COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/living room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397

509 WEEKS Crescent, Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3bdrms, 2baths, 2nd kitchen in basement. Lrg fenced yard, mature trees, covered sundeck, HW floors, carport, new thermal windows. $279,000. (250)740-1130.

821 BRISTOL PL. CHARTWELL 1813 sq ft rancher, ex-

cellent cond, built 2002 in quiet cul de sac. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, walk in closet, granite work tops, hardwood/ceramic flooring. Open plan. Lrg kitchen w/island, walk in pantry.S/S appl. RV & boat parking at rear. Private easy care yard. $429,000. Call 250-594-3919

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

Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950 N.NANAIMO: 5bdrm, 4.5bath AND 1bdrm legal suite. Landscaped/fenced yard. Near beach, schools & shopping. Beautifully finished. 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 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

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Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ€™t sell? Canâ€™t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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 floors & much more. On site RV Parking avail.(free). Priced to sell. $341,900, Call Daniel at 250752-5780.

New management. Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. Renovated, new paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & June 1st. From $645 plus.

250-754-2936

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. BOWEN TER- Bright 1 bdrm, heat incld, sm pet ok. $675. Leave msg (250)245-8869. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lrg 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $800. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997

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.

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AUTO FINANCING

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bedroom suites, $700 & $800. Free heat, hot water, laundry available onsite. Large suites in clean well maintained building. NS/NP. Call onsite manager at 250-716-3305.

DREAMING OF Owning Your Own Business? Downtown Qualicum Beach- 1018sq ft, excellent location in Carriage Lane, West 2nd Ave. $11.50sq RENTALS ft+ triple net. Call (250)7527136.

HOSPITAL AREA, large 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appls, N/P, N/S. Avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)741-4699. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-134. MODERN 2 BDRM near VIU. Laminate floor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. Avail now and June. 1st. $800+. (250)754-4605. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM- $650+ utils + $325 deposit. Security system in bldg. (250)701-3605 NANAIMO OCEAN view Downtown. 1 bdrm + den. Senior friendly, secure parking. 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease reqâ€™d. NS/NP. $850. Avail June 1. 250-591-8886. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 2 Bdrm Apt, avail May 1 or 15. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refâ€™s. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633. N. NANAIMO, 6711 Dover Rd., quiet Apt, refs reqâ€™d, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, well managed, clean bldg, $850 mo + utils, avail immed. (250)585-3303. ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appliâ€™s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. (250)754-2207

COTTAGES 1-PERSON SELF-contained studio cabin. $500+utils. NS/NP. (250)716-6811.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES HAMMOND BAY, near Rutherford Rd.1-bdrm, bright, clean SxS duplex. Full bath, W/D, very private. $650./mo. N/P, N/S. Avail now. 250-758-4871 N.NANAIMO, DIVER LAKE SxS duplex, totally renovated, clean, bright, W/D hookup. June 1. NO PETS/Smoking. $1150.Shannon 250-758-4871

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HOMES FOR RENT JINGLEPOT - 4 bdrms, 2 bath, ocean/mountain views, large deck, dbl carport, landscaped, parks & schools close. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. (Rent is negotiable with yard help) + utils. Call 250-741-1261. N. NANAIMO, 3 + 1 bdrm house, 2 baths, 5 appls, N/S, N/P, June 1 or May 15, $1200 mo + utils. Call 250-751-1053.

RENT-TO-OWN in College Heights! Lovely 4-BR, 3Bath Family Home NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED! Spacious 2-level family home on peaceful, private, treed 1/4 acre lot on Camosun Drive. Lovely living & dining area with vaulted ceilings & 2 wood stoves; ocean view through huge floor-toceiling windows, nice deck, 2-car garage, with a lower level that could easily be suited. Only 3 minutes to VI University! Deposit Required Monthly Rent: $2,000. Avail: May 1st. www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053

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HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for EXTREME LUXURY,,,, IMArent New in highly visibleexecutive GINE. 2 bdrm historical building corner style open plan on home on 5+ of Firstacres and Roberts in wooded in Nanoose. No Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. step ranch style, 4 decks, 6 2applâ€™s, bathrooms, small kitchen, wood/electric heat, flooring, mainnew floor W/D, A/C. private park Available June out 1st. building setting, smaller and Call chicken coop. $1250 mo, 250-245-2277

pets to be considered. Call (250)468-7029. ROOMSCREEK. FOR RENT FRENCH Renoâ€™d mobile on 1/4 acre, N/S, N/P, all appls. Good for single perSINGLE & DBLE units; some son/couple. $800/mo utils. w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. +New 250-951-9643. monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $290; 10%wateroff FURNISHED 3 bdrm 1stfront month. 250-754-2328 home in Deep Bay. Nov to June $1000/mo. Call Dawn Setter RE/MAX First SHARED ACCOMMODATION 250-248-1071. JINGLEPOT AREA 2bdrm DEPARTURE room; cottage onBAY, ownlrg property. shared bath, tolaundry. Bright,kitchen, clean, close bus. Pet Cable, prkg 4appls. incl. N/S okay. hydro, N/S. R.R. Nov. Close to (250)754-5327 bus. $450/mo. 1st. $1,000. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed. LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, 1 bath single family home. Private yard, SUITES, W/D, wood LOWER& oil heat. Pet friendly. 212 Dogwood. $900. Widsten Property Man1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, agement. Call (250) 753-8200 W/D, quiet Hammond Bay LARGE BRIGHT Cleanview. suite neighborhood, ocean good of Parksville. N/P,inN/S $700.area (250)585-4588 Large living room w/wood 5 MINS to f/p. VIU-Bigpets welcome! burning bdrm w/2 clos1 bdrm, 1 bath, updated, ets, 2nd room couldsoakbe a er bdrm, tub, fenced yrd, lots of park-you den or whatever Insuite w/d, large fenced ing.like. $850. (250)896-9133. backyard-private. New flooring BROOKS Attrac& paint LANDING: throughout. Will contive,sider 2bdrm, level. Lrg15 1 catgarden or 1 dog under kitchen, lndry, patio. N/S, N/P. pds, w/pet deposit. Avail Nov 2-person. Refs 1. Refs $900 Req. incl N/S,utils. No parties. Req. (Immed). (250)756-6171. Close to everything you might need (beach, shops, 1bdrm, bus, etc) LADYSMITH: BRIGHT $800/mo. Call (250)951-0376, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite if interested. Thanks W/D, full kitchen, small patio, 6 immac bdrm, 3 privLEASE/RENT ent, off street 1) prkg, bathNS/NP, home.utils 2) inclâ€™d, Large $750. 1 level cond, home, other smaller buildings. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. All natural built ideal for ccurrie23@hotmail.com healthy, offices and living purposes.VIEW, Quiet, lvlnear and OCEAN entryriver suite falls.immed, Avail Nov avail North1st. EndSerious on callsSt.only. Tel. 250-248-4110 quiet Completely self contained. Lrg 1 bdrm w/ laundry. NANAIMO (HOSPITAL area) All sxs utilâ€™sduplex, inclâ€™d.3 NS/NP, bdrm, 5Refâ€™s appls, reqâ€™d. $800.ft250-751-2557. 1600sq over 3 flrs. NS/NP. References required. OLD CITY, 1 bdrm bsmt, $1150. priv Avail immed. 250-740-7040. ent, small pet ok, laundry & NEW 3-BDRM withparties, 2-bdrm prkg inclâ€™d, N/S, no suite, Nanaimo. avail JuneN. 1, $600 mo + Stainless hydro. lrg kitchen, ocean view, Callapplâ€™s, (250)729-6146. dbl garage, close to amenities. S. N/P. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm, NP/NS, $2350. (250)732-3522. non-partiers. Heat, hydro,3 F/S NORTH NANAIMO: bdrm, inclâ€™d. $850. Refâ€™s. Avail some furniture avail.May 2 1FP, (250)591-6916, (250)816-0085 hrwd floors. N/S, 1 block from Metral clean Dr. Short S. Superstore, WELLINGTON& termgrd available. Refsbsmt, req, bright level 2 bdrm $1350 mo. (250)390-0484. 1400 sq ft, 2 entries, 2 patios QUALICUM (1 NORTH covered), storage,furnished priv 3Bdrm, rural 3bathacreage, executiveroom home driveway, short term for for horses. F/S, lease W/D. $1200. 10mins1.5 acres with oceanview. Referto VIU. $1100 all inclusive. ences 250-756-1617 Avail Mayrequired. 15. (250)754-7079. PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm + den, 2 bath, west coast 2 story home,SUITES, vaultedUPPER ceilings, close to town, avail Nov. 15, $1250 CENTRALNICE lrg 3 bdrm, mo, call 250-954-7088. 1150sqft, new flrs/paint, clean, PARKSVILLEEXECUTIVE W/D, yrd, garage, homes in Craig quiet Bay neighdevelopbourhood. NS/NP, parties, ment. F/S, W/D,nodishwasher, close to schools+ garborator, built in shopping. microwave, $860+utils. 250-758-4286. gas fireplace, double garage & more! Access to Beach NANAIMO3 BDRMS, top flClub r, amenities including pool, tenin desirable Cinnabar, nis courts, & more.2 baths, Ardent deck, spacious, clean, own Properties Inc. (250)753-0881. W/D, on bus route. Quiet tenPARKSVILLE, view, ants only. $1275 OCEAN inclds utils. 2-3June bdrm, older home, 5 appls, Avail 1. (250)642-3707. 1.5 bath, sun room, close to beach and town, n/s, n/p, $1200 + utils, refs req, 250TRANSPORTATION 954-7403 or 250-216-1260. PARKSVILLE OLDER Ranch style 3 bdrm, great location, 5 ANTIQUE/CLASSICS min walk to ocean & beach. Pets negotiable. $1000+ utils. (250)595-5829. QUALICUM: 2BDRM, 2 level townhouse, 3 appls, N/S, small pet ok. Avail. immed., $1100. Call 250-752-4258

BOWEN ROAD. Fantastic location. Great Offices on second floor. Only a few available. Starting at $250/mo plus GST. (250)740-3948.

ROOMS FOR RENT DEPARTURE BAY, furnished rooms. Valid references please. (250)616-9569 NANOOSE BAY: Exec, waterfront, 3 furn bedrooms, whole house privileges, n/s, n/p, utilities & cleaning incl. $650, $750 or $825 (master bdrm) month. Call 916-747-3198 cell.

STORAGE 2000 CBR 600F4, 23000km,perfect dealer maintenance, New tires, chain, sprockets,battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000.00, Helmet & Jacket (5 $450.00 minutes Call or from text: #250-240-9556

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Fall Special! One month free on new rentals 10â€™x10â€™ & 10â€™x20â€™ units For details phone

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ROOM AVAIL. Immed. Incl: 2002 Yamaha Vstar 650 with Lndry, Cable, Internet. $475. www.doglegstorage.ca Trike kit. Many exWrking/ Student. CHRIS 250- Voyager tras. 38,000 Km. $8500. 713-1549 after 4pm.

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Hockey fans in Nanaimo got to be a part of Western Canada Cup history. The inaugural tournament ended Sunday after nine days of intense hockey at Frank Crane Arena. The Surrey Eagles are champions and the Brooks Bandits are runners-up. As for the Nanaimo Clippers, they were good enough to compete at Westerns, but they weren’t good enough to advance. The city’s junior A hockey club saw its season come to an end Saturday afternoon with a 5-3 loss to the Yorkton Terriers. “Obviously we’re disappointed…” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “We played hard this week and we had a good week here at the tournament. It had its ups and downs, it had a little bit of everything. It was kind of the story of our entire season, all balled up in one week.” With the score 3-3 m i d w a y t h ro u g h the third period, the Clippers put together a series of good shifts and just

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Surrey Eagles captain Brett Mulcahy hoists the Western Canada Cup trophy Saturday.

Eagles best of the West

sistency that cost us our season in the end,” he said. “And that’s something that all the other teams that are here have, is consistency.” So the Clippers’ 40th anniversary season won’t end with a storybook run to the Royal Bank Cup. “That was a goal we were striving for all year…” Fitzgerald said. “It would have been special, with this group of guys, especially.”

B.C.’s best team is also Western Canada’s best. The Surrey Eagles won the Western Canada Cup on Saturday night in Nanaimo, defeating the Brooks Bandits 4-1 at Frank Crane Arena. “At the beginning of the season, if you asked me if we would have won, it wouldn’t have crossed my mind,” said Demico Hannoun, Surrey’s player of the game. “But it’s a great feeling right now.” The B.C. Hockey League champions calmly killed off a number of penalties and continued to build a lead on the Alberta champs as the game progressed. Jordan Klimek, Hannoun, Drew Best and Craig Wyszomirski scored for the Eagles with Cam Maclise responding for the Bandits. Shots ended up 41-30 in favour of Brooks as Surrey goalie Michael Santaguida had another strong game. Brett Mulcahy, Eagles captain, lifted the Western Canada Cup trophy in celebration after the game, and indeed the Eagles had much to celebrate – the victory gave them a berth in the Royal Bank Cup national championships in Summerside, P.E.I. “It’s pretty exciting winning anything, for that matter, but it’s just another stepping stone for us,” Mulcahy said. “We’ll enjoy it … but get refocused for the next few days and take a crack at the RBC Cup.”

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Garrett Brandsma, left, checks Yorkton Terriers opponent Dylan Johnson during Saturday afternoon’s Western Canada Cup hockey game at Frank Crane Arena. Yorkton won 5-3.

missed the net on a point-blank chance. The play went to the other end of the ice and the Terriers were able to bang home the winning goal past Clippers goalie Jayson Argue. “That’s just the way it went,” Vandekamp said. “They came down and threw one at the net from the corner. We had the better chance but they worked hard to get their goal.” Shots ended up 41-35 for the Terriers,

with Chris Rygus, Greg Fraser and Josh Bryan scoring for the Shipmen. “I don’t think we were quite as consistent as we wanted to be,” said Trevor Fitzgerald, Clippers captain. “A couple breakdowns, but that happens in the game of hockey. We needed to be better, more consistent, more mature.” Brock Maschmeyer, the Clippers’ player of the game, said afterward that there

are no regrets. “We came out to win and didn’t get the … results I wish we could have,” he said. “I believe we could have taken every single team. It just [depended] whether or not we were going to show up that day.” Fitzgerald, too, felt his team was right there with the best in Western Canada. “We played good hockey for the majority of the tournament, but it’s con-

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Acme T-men win first game The Nanaimo Acme Timbermen were winners in their home opener, as the Valley Rebels’ tactics didn’t work. The Acme Painting Timbermen defeated the Rebels 9-5 Saturday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre to start the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association season. “It took the first period to get our defensive bearing, figure out where we’re supposed to be and from that point on we played really well,” said Shawn Swanson, Timbermen general manager. The score was 4-4 after one period, then early in the second the Rebels asked for an equipment measurement on Nanaimo goalie Danny Walters. Walters was ejected, but Pat Mallough was excellent in relief. Jon Diplock led the senior B T-men with three goals. Next action for the Acme Timbermen is Friday (May 10) in West Vancouver against the North Shore Indians. The team then plays at the NIC the next night, hosting the Royal City Capitals at 5:45 p.m.

Hornets women second in B.C. The Nanaimo Hornets women were second best in B.C. this rugby season. The Nanaimo RFC ladies lost in the B.C. Rugby Union’s Div. 1 championship game Saturday in Vancouver, 34-10 to the Kamloops Raiders. “Nanaimo was a strong team and that was a great battle,” said Kelsey Winter, Raiders captain. Angela Buick scored both Nanaimo’s tries in the final.

BASEBALL TEAM loses three out of four at home.

The Nanaimo Pirates didn’t take advantage of a gorgeous weekend for baseball at their home park. The Hub City Paving Pirates lost three of four B.C. Premier Baseball League games at Serauxmen Stadium, falling 2-1 and 5-2 to the Coquitlam Reds on Saturday and then splitting with the North Delta Blue Jays on Sunday, winning 2-0 and losing 4-1. “It’s frustrating when you don’t win ball games that you think you’re in, or you are in,” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. Nanaimo played well in its lone win on the weekend, led by starting

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Nanaimo Pirates shortstop Brady Rogers fields a grounder during a game against the Coquitlam Reds on Saturday evening at Serauxmen Stadium. The Pirates lost 5-2 in extra innings.

pitcher Devon Geary who threw a complete-game shutout. Alex Rogers led the offence with two hits and an RBI.

“It was a real tight ball game, with pitching and defence and with timely hitting, which is what you want,” Doug Rogers said.

“Second game, we were playing decently up to the fifth, sixth inning, then we fell apart.” Alex Rogers suffered

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