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Children from Little Ferns Daycare are led to the playground behind John Barsby Secondary School by Janelle Fortin, early childhood educator, after putting in a half hour practising an emergency evacuation Wednesday morning.

City puts dams and evacuation warning system to test BY CHRIS BUSH ThE NEwS BULLETiN

The City of Nanaimo was busy testing its new evacuation warning system last week and the structural integrity of the Colliery dams. The evacuation warning system was put through its paces Wednesday, starting at about 10:20 a.m. when the city activated its telephone call alert system. The system links to households in Harewood that would be in the flood region should the dams at Colliery Park fail due to an extreme

weather or seismic event and alerts residents to run for high ground. “It phoned people in the inundation zone below Colliery dams and advised them that we were running a test,” said Karen Lindsay, Nanaimo emergency services coordinator. “It also sent an e-mail to people if they chose that option of communication.” The call-out system is backed up by an audible warning system, which verbally announces the nature of the emergency, followed by a three-minute wailing tone similar to the sound of an air raid siren.

The $60,000 system, located in the John Barsby Secondary School grounds, projects the warning from two banks of three horn-loaded speakers arrayed so the warning siren can be heard over a 1.6-kilometre radius covering the flood inundation area. The full-volume test is what people would hear in the event the dams were likely to fail. The system can be activated manually on site or remotely and will be tested monthly. “The difference between this test and the monthly

tests that are going to occur, is that the monthly tests are going to be a 30-second, 50-per cent volume test and that’s just for us to make sure all of our programs are working and the mechanics and the procedures we set up are working,” Lindsay said. “We wanted do this three-minute test to ensure that everything we put in place was working and functional.” John Barsby Secondary School, which is in the inundation zone, took the opportunity to practise a full evacuation. u See ‘GEOPHYSICISTS’ /4

About 400 people rallied on Gabriola Island Saturday, protesting impending ferry service cuts, which they say will adversely affect the community. A recent report by Gabriola’s transportation commission and ferry advisory committee estimated that the island’s economy could see an annual loss of $5.7 million and 176 jobs due to the the proposed early-morning and latenight sailing cuts set for April. “The province did not do any socio-economic impact analysis before they cancelled the sailings and they should have,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Island Trust council chairwoman. “If they care about the economy and they care about communities and working families, they would’ve done that work themselves.” Kathy Ramsey, a member of the B.C. Marine Highway group, said

residents are frustrated because the ferry is an integral part of life on Gabriola Island. “I have a business (Gabriola Artworks) on the island so I rely on the ferry, whether I’m on it, whether my goods are on it or whether my customers are on it,” Ramsey said. Ever since the ferry cuts were announced by Minister of Transportation Todd Stone and B.C. Ferries chief executive officer Mike Corrigan in November, island residents have expressed concern about the loss of late-night ferry service. “Our school system is designed around the fact that our 200 high school students go to Nanaimo, so with these ferry cuts it will mean that every high school student on the island has to be back at the ferry by 8:30 p.m. ... they can’t do any extracurricular activites,” Ramsey said. Stone told the News Bulletin during a visit to Nanaimo in late November that specific sailing cuts were up for discussion. A series of forums for affected communities was held during December. u See ‘FERRY’ /5

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Before Hewson’s hand injury he was becoming a reliable player for the Clippers. Though he is one of the youngest players on the team, his maturity and competitiveness indicate he will be a future leader with the hockey club. Hewson, 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, from Vernon, just turned 18 on Monday.

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Dahlen, along with Brendan Taylor, is the longest-tenured Clipper in his third season in Nanaimo. Solid at both ends of the ice, the 5-foot-11, 180 pounder had some injury trouble in the fall but is back healthy and contributing. He hails from Coldstream, B.C., near Vernon.

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Hanlon scored the first goal at Frank Crane Arena this season in the team’s home opener against the Victoria Grizzlies. Clippers coaches recognize the 5-foot-10, 170 pounder from Mississauga, Ont. as a guy who endeavours to be the hardest-working player game in, game out.

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Rempal is the most exciting Clipper to watch, an offensive-minded guy who can dangle around the zone. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound winger from Calgary has played every game this season and leads the Clippers with four game-winning goals. ‘Remps’ has an NCAA commitment to Clarkson University in 2015.

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Morgan is a two-way forward who can play a lot of different roles for the Clippers, whether it be scoring, checking or killing penalties. ‘Morgs,’ a 5-foot-10, 175 pounder from Windsor, Ont., was a teammate of Scott Prier’s in 2012-13 with the LaSalle Vipers. Morgan is the Clippers’ Twitter MVP.

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Guerra was a late addition to the Clippers this year. He jumped to junior A in December after averaging more than a point a game this past fall with the junior B Saanich Braves in his hometown of Victoria. The 6-foot-1, 185 pounder is the youngest player on the Clippers.

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Mitchell is from Calgary and has been known to wear cowboy boots to the arena, but when he straps on the blades he’s easily the fastest skater on the team. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound power forward plays a feisty brand of hockey and leads the Clippers in penalty minutes with 82.

TANNER KOVACS Goaltender Age 19

The Clippers took a few tries to find a backup goalie in 2013-14 before they managed to get hold of Kovacs from the Whitecourt Wolverines of the Alberta Junior Hockey League at the end of November. The 6-foot-1, 180 pounder from St. Albert, Alta. projects as a future No. 1 goalie for the Clippers.

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Taylor has the most games as a Clipper under his belt by a wide margin, with 150 games played in orange and black. The six-foot, 190 pounder from Nanaimo is an alternate captain and the team’s leading scorer with 43 points. Off the ice, he is the best on the team at the NHL14 video game.

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Gushue has been consistent this season but had one memorable game this season, on his birthday, where he scored two goals including the overtime gamewinner. ‘Gushe,’ a 6-foot-3, 205 pounder from West Vancouver, possesses one of the hardest slapshots on the Clippers.

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Hookenson is a depth guy on the Clippers’ blueline corps right now, a useful guy to put out in power play situations, and coaches expect that over time he will become a valuable offensive defenceman for the hockey club. He stands 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and is from Lampman, Sask.

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Hungry suspect chased down One can only speculate about what motivated a suspect, caught with marijuana on his person, to try breaking into a restaurant. Jason Paul Klughart, 23, of Nanaimo, was scheduled to appear in Nanaimo provincial court Friday after he allegedly attempted to break into Original Joe’s restaurant in Country Club Centre. Police were alerted just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday when a witness called 911 about a man with his face covered who was trying to break through the restaurant’s exterior glass patio doors. when police arrived a few minutes later, the accused fled on his bicycle, which resulted in a 40-minute long chase involving multiple police officers and RCMP dog services. Klughart was found hiding under a tarp on the patio of another restaurant nearby. A search of his clothing turned up a small quantity of marijuana. Klughart faces charges including one count of attempted break and enter, disguise with intent, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana.

Witty said future harbour activities and usage should be complementary to and in the interests of the surrounding community, city and region and future industrial development should be strategic to the economic and social well-being of Nanaimo. “You want to have a place that has a lot of energy and vibrancy to it,” Witty told the News Bulletin. The other principles include: u Promotion of access and connectivity to neighbourhoods, the city and the region, or an accessible waterfront, which Witty said was an important theme during public consultation. u Promotion of ecological and positive development. u Promotion of bold, resilient and visionary land use. u Embedding of cultural and social considerations in future decision, as Snuneymuxw have long been associated with the area and the First Nation’s rights and traditions should be taken into consideration for future development. Tasked with creating guidelines and a vision for the waterfront, the committee, which was comprised of various stakeholders, has been at work since June compiling the report with the aid of public consultation.

AREA’S FUTURE to be guided by five tenets. BY KARL YU The News BulleTiN

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Yoshiko Kodera, left, Iku Miyagawa and Meagan Stewart work together on a world map puzzle Thursday afternoon at the Vancouver Island University Student Life Fair at the VIU gymnasium. The student union, the athletics department, campus rec and various clubs set up booths and interactive displays for the half-day event.

Nanoose First Nation chief wins re-election BY KARL YU The News BulleTiN

David Bob will serve another twoyear term as chief of the Nanoose First Nation. With 34 total votes, Bob defeated Tom Bob (19 votes), Kenneth Sampson (17), Barbara Barltrop (14) and Jeff Bob (seven) in the First Nation’s elections on Jan. 14. Bob told the News Bulletin that a priority this term is to make the lives of his people better.

“Our health unit. It’s up and running but we haven’t completed our dentist’s office, so we plan on doing that,” said Bob. “We have our HandyDart service (with the Regional District of Nanaimo) and I plan on getting that in full operation.” He said he would also work with the regional district and municipalities such as Lantzville and Parksville. “I plan on another two years of hard work and continuing to build relationships with our neighbours,”

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liery dams will fare under stress was also being explored last week when geotechnical engineering firm Golder Associates examined the two dams. Geophysicists were on site Thursday surveying the interiors of the dams with groundpenetrating radar. The technology, one of several employed for the survey, was one of the non-invasive methods used to minimize disturbance to the structures. The survey was carried out as part of the Colliery Dams Technical Committee’s mandate to determine the best methods to mitigate the risk of dam failure. The technical committee is made up of representatives from the city, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Colliery Dams Park Preservation Society and Golder. A second phase of the site investigation, involving actual drilling into the embankments and concrete cores of the dams, will likely take place in early February. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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School district files response in Cedar closure lawsuit Cedar Secondary School’s fate could be decided in the courtroom, not the boardroom. T h e h i g h s c h o o l ’s impending closure will

go before the courts, as Nanaimo school district submitted its response on Wednesday after the Snuneymuxw First Nation filed for a judicial review.

“They file theirs first and then we respond to them and we have just completed that process…” said Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman.

“I believe they have an opportunity to respond to what we have filed.” Steve Rae, spokesman for Save Cedar Schools, said the closure process

didn’t include proper consultation. “The whole thing is a rush,” he said. “All we’ve ever asked, all the Snuneymuxw has ever asked is to

take a step back, sit down, go through all the different options … and involve the community.” A hearing is expected in early March.

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Suspect bitten by police dogs after break-in An early morning break-in attempt resulted in the suspect needing treatment for dog bites after he bear-sprayed an off-duty constable. Plans started to go sideways for the 34-year-old Nanaimo man at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday when an offduty Mountie spotted him peering into the windows of the Sports Barbers on East Wellington Road. When the suspect broke into the business, the constable tried to stop the suspect as he came out of the barbershop with three framed, signed hockey jerseys. When the off-duty constable stepped in to prevent the man from taking off, a struggle broke out and the suspect bearsprayed him in the face. The suspect sped off in his older model pickup with police in pursuit, heading westbound in the eastbound lanes of Mostar Road. The vehicle chase ended on Jingle Pot Road where police found the truck abandoned. Police dogs tracked the suspect to a wooded area. “He was still resisting and trying to get away,” said Gar y O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “The dog was used to control him and he was taken into custody.” The suspect faces recommended charges of breaking and entering, assault with a weapon, flight from a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property.

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took his first cooking classes at John Barsby Secondary School under Bruce Chandler, the much-respected chef who died last year. Reed went on to Malaspina University-College, where he graduated with honours from the culinary arts program. Since then he worked as a sous-chef in Kelowna and travelled and cooked in different parts of Asia before returning to Vancouver Island and working at hotels in Victoria. He is in the process of putting together a business plan to open a restaurant in Vancouver specializing in Pacific Northwest ingredients. Being a Chopped champ can only help him achieve his goals. “Hopefully it opens some doors,” Reed said. “It’s just reaffirming to know I can cook with some of the best chefs in Canada.”

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As the dessert round ended, Reed glanced over and noticed his competitor had burned some of his dessert. “When I looked at his plates and I looked at my plates, I had a good feeling that I had it in the bag because I made a really rock-solid dessert,” he said. He thought the judges were bit hard on him at times, but recognized that it makes for entertaining TV. “It’s what they do, they’re there to critique and give you their opinion,” he said. “You take it with a grain of salt and move on to the next round.” Reed had to keep his win secret since the show was filmed in Toronto last June. Finally he was able to have a viewing party Thursday with friends at a restaurant in Vancouver. Reed lives in Victoria, but got his start in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother and

FedEx to fly cargo in and out of city Nanaimo Airport will soon be celebrating the arrival of another air carrier. FedEx announced Thursday that it will start flying cargo out of Nanaimo Airport in early February. The Nanaimo daily flights are part of the company’s investment in facilities and flight service upgrades across Western Canada. Until now, the company trucked shipments to and from the Island to its transfer station on the Lower Mainland. Direct flights will benefit businesses and online shoppers across the Island. “We see an opportunity to enhance our services with our customers by flying our shipments in and allowing for earlier and later pick-up and drop-off windows,” said James Anderson, FedEx spokesman. The company is keeping the amount of business it anticipates from the Island – in terms of cargo volume and revenue – and the reasons behind starting the service close to its vest, but the aircraft assigned to inaugurate the service will be a relatively small Cessna 208 Caravan. Anderson said whenever FedEx invests in a regional market, it looks at its prospects for growth over the coming 20 years. “We’ve made a series of investments, not just in Western Canada, but across Canada, in very strategic locations where the economic conditions and the state of the economy is emerging and we see the prospect for us to grow in that market,” Anderson said. “That’s the motivator for us to be coming to Nanaimo.” The Cessna Caravan is a small aircraft compared to the company’s large jet air freighters, but still a significant investment for the company, Anderson said. “There’s a lot of operations around it and we’re in the development of providing infrastructure for that, so it’s certainly not anything we take lightly,” he said. The service will start with one flight in and one flight out Nanaimo Airport per day. Air Canada Regional Airlines, DHL Courier, Dynamex Courier and Purolator Courier are also listed on Nanaimo Airport’s website as air cargo handlers at the airport.

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Ryan Reed has always loved playing with his food and it sure paid off for him. Reed, a Malaspina UniversityCollege culinary arts grad, was last week’s winner on the Food Network TV show Chopped Canada. The contest starts with four competitors, who have to utilize certain ingredients to cook an appetizer, main course and then dessert. After each course, one chef is ‘chopped,’ with the lone winner earning a $10,000 prize. The 31-year-old has participated in cooking competitions before, winning a Vancouver Island Chef of the Year contest in 2011, but the Chopped TV show was a totally different experience. “Usually I don’t run in the kitchen and I didn’t stop running the whole time we were there,” Reed said. “It’s pretty unnerving … There’s so much pressure and there’s so many people, the production value’s so huge on it. I’m not used to that kind of stuff.” He prepared turkey sausage wrapped in Swiss chard as his appetizer, steamed clams with an artichoke verde sauce as his entree and lava cake and peach sorbet as his desserts. There was more to it than that, though – Chopped producers throw in unusual ingredients to up the degree of difficulty. Reed had to incorporate, for example, barbecueflavoured potato chips into his main course and beef jerky and cream of wheat into his dessert. He made a quinoa with the hickory chips, put cream of wheat in his lava cake and served up candied beef jerky and wheat jerky cookies. “Things went fairly well for me. I know all my food tasted really good,” he said. “Some of my plating was a little sloppy. You’re trying to get things on the plate, trying to do too much in too little time.”

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No mailboxes means no mail It’s going to take more than just a stamp and an envelope to get a letter where it’s going – it’s going to take some problem solving, too. Canada Post has created a major headache for itself, at least that’s how it appears. Saanich council brought to light last week the absence of consultation and co-ordination by the Crown corporation with municipalities for the placement of community mailboxes. Other jurisdictions, Nanaimo included, confirmed they hadn’t been contacted on the matter by Canada Post either. Given the number of cities across the country that will be affected by the change, this is no small undertaking. Canada Post has yet to negotiate where such mailboxes might be located and what changes to right-of-ways, traffic flow or engineering would need to be done first to accommodate the larger boxes. We wonder how Canada Post, which pled financial hardship in announcing its intention to remove home delivery, will be able to afford doing the kind of consultation necessary to work with the hundreds of municipalities affected by the move. The corporation expects home delivery to cease in some areas by the end of this year. If its consultation process is anywhere near as thorough as local jurisdictions hope, the process could take years, even if neighbouring municipalities are rolled into one set of negotiations. Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra made the company’s cost-cutting moves sound like a walk in the park, literally, when he said last month the community mailboxes would provide seniors with more exercise. And a corporation spokesperson reminded media this week that multi-unit community mailboxes have been around for decades. All well and good, but we’re going to need a few more of them. The postman’s creed, they say, is to deliver through rain, sleet or snow. But we need more than just dedication – we need some mailboxes, too. 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.

Cedar kids caught in schoolyard scrap The wheels on the bus go Secondary a second chance. ’round and ’round as Cedar SecNanaimo school district has filed ondary School is steered toward its response and a hearing is closure. expected in early March, ensurThe Save Cedar Schools group ing there are at least a few more has focused its energies lately on weeks before any hint of resoluschool buses, but it hasn’t put tion. aside its mandate, and it won’t, There’s no point apportionat least not until the bitter end. ing blame, but when a school is In recent weeks, the school closed, students are uprooted board has been examining the and a community is affected, problem of transporting Cedar one has to wonder why. Declinkids to their high ing enrolment and school of choice – changing demographCOLOUR Ladysmith Secondary COMMENTARY ics are real reasons. School or John Barsby Underfunding of public Greg Sakaki Secondary School. education means that sports editor Though Barsby is the school boards – legally catchment school, required to run balmore than half of anced budgets – are Cedar parents would put in no-win situarather their children tions year after year. attend Ladysmith, so In Nanaimo, there’s the district is thinking another contributing about expanding bus factor, too. It’s fair to service. look back at the last With this busing issue at the facilities plan from 2007, when forefront, it might seem that trustees – and we as the electorCedar’s closure is being considate are culpable, too – couldn’t ered a foregone conclusion, but decide what to close and what to it’s not. Save Cedar Schools still build with millions of dollars of seeks salvation – haggling over committed government funding. bus routes is just a backup plan. It only delayed the inevitable, The group has exhausted most and since then, there’s been of its ideas on how to save its inflation and it turns out it costs school, going with tried and a little bit more to build a high tested methods – protesting, school these days. Cedar Secwriting letters to the editor, layondary wasn’t on the chopping man budgeting and heckling at block in 2007 and it is now in board meetings. 2014, and it’s a legitimate quesNow it’s placing one last bet, tion to wonder what changed that the judicial review being over those years. sought by the Snuneymuxw Saving a school can happen, First Nation will give Cedar both in feel-good ’80s movies

and in real life, and it might happen in Cedar. The problem with these sorts of schoolyard scraps is that kids could come out the worse for wear. Teenagers already undergo a ton of stress – think braces, bullying, oral presentations, social media. Moving to a new school is another stressor. So should parents be trying to make their kids excited about a new school and willing to embrace change? If parents are resisting this change, does that make it harder? Conversely, if parents didn’t stand up for their beliefs, what message would that send? If Cedar closes, at least we can be certain there are school communities at Ladysmith and John Barsby that are going to be welcoming their new classmates and peers. We can take heart knowing there are best friends who just haven’t met yet. And hey, if Cedar teens can handle extracurriculars in between bus rides, there’s a school band that could use another trombone; there’s a pretty darn good football team that will appreciate some added muscle. Maybe we’ll be able to cheer the first time a Cedar athlete scores a touchdown for the Barsby Bulldogs. Maybe we’ll get that warm, fuzzy feeling when a Cedar boy takes a Harewood girl to prom. Or maybe we won’t even notice the difference, because they’ll all just be kids from our community. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Lower water pressure could relieve dams To the Editor,

Re: City overstates Harewood flood danger, Letters, Jan. 16. Some time ago I outlined a solution that might be a consideration to resolve the controversial solution for the Colliery dams. I have not heard of this option even being discussed or considered. The operation is fairly straightforward, inexpensive and leaves the area pretty well in its natural state. It simply involves draining the water, importing suitable fill material to displace the dangerous volume and height of water. The ‘engineered fill’ would

remove the pressure and volume of the water that is currently of grave concern for the downstream residents. The fill material could consist of rock and other suitable material that is locally available. The height of the fill could be enough to allow for a shallow pool of water to form the lake surface as it is now but enough to minimize the concerns of the Dam Safety Branch. This could be a water depth of a metre at the dam end of the lake, gradually deepening towards the upstream end to create a swimming and recreation area. It would be interesting to

hear from the professional geotechnical engineers as to why this concept would not work. It would definitely save the taxpayers of Nanaimo a lot of money.

Norm Jones Nanaimo

Dam aren’t a danger to neighbourhood To the Editor,

Why is the reporting on the Colliery Dams Park issue biased and onesided? You allow articles to be published which report only part of the big picture, and your paper is putting a very negative spin on the story. Are you being paid

to spin this negativity? It certainly appears to be the case. There are two sides to every story. Those dams do not pose that much of a threat to the Harewood community, and they never have. Why are your reporters not finding out why this entire fiasco began behind closed doors? Good reporting is covering all aspects of a story. You are allowing half truths to be seen by people that do not know any better, and you are sending these half truths out in the distribution of your paper.

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We need to give each other a really good pinch, so we can all wake up from Stephen Harper’s nightmare. The surreal dream we are living is the reality formed from the collective mind of the petroleum industry in Alberta. This is beyond a corporate takeover, this is a self-coup with Harper as the face of a corporate agenda backed by the oil industry’s dollars. We don’t have to watch the news with its depressing turmoil that makes it seem like the world is falling apart, but we can view nonpartisan websites to keep informed on what our government is doing and who is backing them. And politics is not a swear word. Even though we often don’t like to talk about it, talk about it we must if we are going to regain control of our country from the clenches of a desperate, outdated petroleum industry.

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Lack of cruise ships raises questions To the Editor,

Re: Cruise ship market changing, cutting visits to Nanaimo port, Jan. 16. I’m curious to know why the new $24-million cruise ship terminal in Nanaimo will only be hosting two cruise ships this year. I see in 2010 the Nanaimo Port Authority projected securing 25 to 30 large cruise calls per season within five years. What in the heck has gone wrong? Did staff, contractors or politicians not do good enough research on the fact-finding expense-paid

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trips some went on to cruise ship conventions or how they analyzed bustling tropical faraway ports? Both Victoria and Vancouver are seeing an increase of about one dozen ships each this year, but Nanaimo is seeing a reduction. Does anyone care the Nanaimo cruise ship terminal was built with considerable tax money courtesy of the Province of B.C., Government of Canada, Island Coast Economic Trust, and yes, the Nanaimo Port Authority? I’m sure considerable

amounts of time have also been invested by City of Nanaimo staff, Tourism Nanaimo, Nanaimo Economic Development, etc. How did the Nanaimo Port Authority screw up so badly? More importantly, what is being done to fix the problem, without throwing a lot more money at it, so the Nanaimo terminal will not become what the Campbell River cruise ship facility has – barren, vacant and a sea of wasted tax dollars?

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Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project The National Energy Board (NEB) has received an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for approval to construct and operate the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project). Description of The Project The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There would also be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton to Hinton, AB, Hargreaves, BC to Darfield, BC and Black Pines, BC to Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existing pipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB to Hargreaves, BC and Darfield to Black Pines, BC. The application can be found on the NEB website. Participation in NEB Hearing The NEB will determine if the application is complete and if so, it will hold a public hearing. Those who wish to participate in the NEB hearing must apply to participate. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing, which is on the NEB website and included in the application to participate. Those who are directly affected by the proposed project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate. The application to participate is on the NEBâ€™s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca select Major Applications and Projects then Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion Applications to participate in the NEB Hearing are due on or before noon on 12 February 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Trans Mountain ULC has until 19 February 2014 to provide the NEB with comments on Applications to Participate and must provide a copy of its comments to those applicants to whom the comments apply. Applicants who received comments from Trans Mountain ULC about their Application to Participate have until 4 March 2014 to send the Board your response to Trans Mountainâ€™s comments. Comments and Responses should be sent to the Secretary of the Board: www.neb-one.gc.ca, select Regulatory Documents then Submit Documents. CONTACTS Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion. If you require additional information, the NEB has appointed Ms. Reny Chakkalakal as a Process Advisor to provide assistance. Ms. Reny Chakkalakal Process Advisor, NEB E-mail: TransMountainPipeline.Hearing@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

Ms. Sarah Kiley Communications Officer, NEB E-mail: sarah.kiley@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone: 403-299-3302 Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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Hitting the road

Ryan McMahon performs at the Dinghy Dock Pub

Ryan McMahon, a member of The Lion The Bear The Fox band, is playing a solo show Wednesday (Jan. 22). PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Singer-songwriter Ryan McMahon will be showcasing his talents on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at the Dinghy Dock Pub in Nanaimo. McMahon’s passion for music became evident in high school when became a member of a rock band. “I was an only child and I was trying on a bunch of different hats in high school. I always gravitated towards the arts, music and film and one day I just kind of started singing in a rock ‘n’ roll band and really liked the way that felt,” McMahon said. “I started writing my own songs and all of a sudden I woke up today and I am 34.” Since his high school

days, McMahon has gone on to become a solo artist and has released two albums, Weeks, Months, Years and All Good Stories. The rock-folk-roots singer is currently working on his next EP titled I’ll Be Damned. McMahon said that he had actually completed the album much earlier but didn’t like how it turned out. “It didn’t sound like me anymore. It was a little too combative,” he said. “I was just coming into a very positive and hopeful place and my songwriting was changing rapidly, and instead of complaining about all the problems that I saw around me I was singing and writing about ways to fix them.” McMahon’s song I’ll Be Damned will be featured in an upcoming episode

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with fellow band members Chris Arruda and Cory Woodward, went on tour as solo artists. “When we did that first tour it was quite obvious that we had something special,” McMahon said. It didn’t take long for them to realize they needed to form their own band. Since 2012, The Lion The Bear and The Fox have released an EP and were recently named Peak Performance Project finalists. They will be heading out on a Western Canada tour next month. “I’m pretty happy to be playing with Corey and Chris,” McMahon said. “They are a couple of guys who work as hard as I do.” For more information on McMahon visit www. ryanmcmahon.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Art of origami will be explored The class is going to have to fold, but that’s OK, because this is origami we’re talking about. The Nanaimo Art Gallery is holding workshops on the art of origami, which is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The classes will be held on Jan.

25. and Feb. 1, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., at Vancouver Island University’s campus at 900 Fifth St. The two days cost $80 plus tax and all supplies are included. To register, call 250-756-5200 and cite registration code 122897.

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He might only be seven years old, but actor Jacob Tremblay has played in movies that feature the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Fred Ewanuick, Brendan Gleeson, Jayma Mays and Beverley Elliott. Tremblay stars as Sam in The Magic Ferret, which will be screening at the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival from Feb. 7-8 at Vancouver Island University theatre.

Tremblay, who hails from Vancouver, said he always wanted to be a movie star. “I really wanted to be in a movie with an animal and this movie I did get to be in a movie with an animal,” he said. His wish came true as when landed the lead role in The Magic Ferret. He said filming the movie wasn’t too difficult for him. “It was good because I got to meet a ferret and the ferret was kind of squiggly in some of the scenes,” he said.

The Vancouverite’s other works include Smurfs 2, as well as appearances in television shows, Motive and Mr. Young. Tremblay currently attends school in the Lower Mainland. He said it is hard to balance school with acting, but that it comes with some benefits. “It’s a little hard,” Tremblay said. “But it is also fun for me because I get to skip school.” The seven-year-old isn’t the only one in his family who is involved in the film

industry. His sister Emma has appeared in Elysium and the TV movie Let It Snow. Tremblay recently returned home from Alabama where he was filming his latest movie, Somnia. The film will star Kate Bosworth and features fellow Canadian Erika Hoveland. “It was great because I got to pet a baby tiger,” Tremblay said about the filming. For more on the short film festival, visit visff.com/. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Cedar shows dance videos T h e Va n c o u v e r Island Dance Society of B.C. is at it again. The Nanaimo based non-profit charity, along with the help of Capilano University film student, Marc Generoso, has released a series of dance videos, titled Dance Video Collection 2014. The society will be holding a public screening of Dance Video Collection 2014 on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m., at Cedar Secondary School. Tickets are $10 each. The 10 videos were filmed last year throughout Nanaimo and Ladysmith. They feature performers from Vibrant Dance Studios in Nanaimo.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 15

IT’S OUR

SUPER SAVER

T O L E S A C e l a s

• Free Run • Grain Fed

Robin Hood

All Purpose Flour

10kg

T O L E CAS LE A S Cracker Barrel Kraft

Cheddar Cheese 907gr

Stagg

T O L E CAS LE SA

FAMILY PACK

Sunrise Farms

Bone-In Chicken Breasts

FRESH:

SunRype

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100% Pure Apple Juice

L CASELE SA Plus Applicable Fees

12x1lt

Works out to 84¢ ea

Royal oyal City Ciity

Vegetables

Olympic

12x341-398ml

Yogurt

1.75kg

99 LOT

CASELE SA

Works out to 167 ea

Crispy Minis Rice Chips

OT L E S 99 CA LE A S

www.qualityfoods.com

5$ for

OT L E S CA LE SA

Coke, Sprite or Canada Dry 20x355ml

99 Plus Applicable Fees

5$ for

99 Works out to 75¢ ea Chef Boyardee

Mini or Beef Ravioli

100gr

155-163gr

8kg

Quaker

Lay’s

Stax Potato Chips

Long Grain Rice

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22ND from Choose

Silverado, 6x425gr

Plantation

6.59 per kg

per lb

Beef Chili with Beans

Locally Raised BC Poultry

LO E S A C SALE

8x425gr

99 Works out to 113 ea

Prices in effect January 20-26, 2014 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

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IT’S OUR BIGGEST CASELOT SALE OF THE YEAR!

Canadian AA

Inside Round Oven Roast

n Be

8.80 per kg

FAMILY PACK

d ia

GRADE

99 6

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Fres

Canadian AA

T-Bone Grilling Steak

GRADE

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Fres

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PER

Canadian AA

Inside Round Marinating Steak

Whole Pork Tenderloin 8.80 per kg

Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

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AA GRADE

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per lb

Buy Two 10 Packs of Li’l Sprout Cookies and Recieve a

O’Tasty Dumplings 1lb

5000 Welch’s Cocktail 341ml

2500 McCain Potato Patties 1.3kg

3500

Pacific

Keurig

12x370ml

30’s

Evaporated Milk

FREE

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel 6’s

3500

Coffee K-Cups

99 Works Out To 25 each

Astro

Kellogg’s

12x100gr

1.68kg

Yogourt

Eggo Waffles

Tropicana

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice 2.63lt

Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner 950ml

3000

Prime Stuffed Chicken Breasts

a $5.99 Value

284-340gr

10,000

CHECK YOUR QF APP FOR MORE SPECIALS!

bonus

Plus Applicable Fees

per lb

Maple Leaf

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2 litre Jug of Dairyland Organic Milk!

Bonus Q-Points

Organic Milk k

FREE

points

Hunt’s

Family Pack Pudding Cups 12x99gr

Dare

Bear Paws or Original Wagon Wheels 600-630gr

Dad’s Cookies 600gr

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 17

WARM UP TO THESE WINTER CLASSICS!

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Roast

Sunrise Farms Grade A

• Free Run • Grain Fed

Whole Frying Chicken

8.80 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry

PER

Schneiders

Schneiders Schneiders

Juicy Jumbos and Grill’ems 375-450gr

4 99 4 99

500gr-907gr

Harvest Meats

Sausage Chubs

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN: Comox - Port Alberni - Powell River Qualicum Foods - Courtenay

170gr

Turkey Bacon 375gr

for

5 $5

OFF

750gr, Each

10,000

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Cheemo C hee o

3lt

907gr

El Monterey

99 4

Burritos or Chimichangas

2 $4 for

Arctic Gardens

Mix

1.75kg

907gr

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Original, 4x225gr

Hellmann’s

890ml

HP Sauce 400ml

3000

570gr

Mayonnaise

Allens Red or White Wine Vinegar 1lt

3500

Perogies

Canola Oil

Bread

for

Schneiders

Nuggets & Strips

Capri appri

Wonder

3 $5

4 99 3 99

Country Natural Wings,

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for

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Butterball

Le Creuset

Sea Haul

Flaked Light Tuna

2 $7

375gr

Chicken Nuggets, Strips, Burgers, or Mozza Sticks

Selected, 375-450gr

375-500gr

PER

Simply Poultry

Weiners

Bacon

5.49 per kg

Mcilhenny Tobasco Sauce 57ml

5000

Heinz BBQ Sauce 375ml

3500

VIP All Temperature Detergent 2lt

5000 VIP Liquid Laundry Soap 2.95lt

7500

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Stretch Your Budget with Caselot Prices that Save You Money! Black Diamond

Bassili’s Best

Lasagna

2.27kg

El Monterey

Taquitos 794-853gr

Rising or Thin Crust Pizza

Shredded Cheese

465-900gr

250gr

5 5$ 5

12x284ml

Swanson

Meat Pie 200gr

Works Out To ¢ each

Instant Noodles 24x85gr

Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

Kraft

Pace

Bowl Noodle Soup

12x86gr

Works Out To ¢ each

800gr

WOW!

Olivieri

Filled Pasta

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets Selected, 350-360gr

2$ for

Tomato Paste

Tomatoes

SunRype

100% Juice

Heinz

3.78lt

Alpha-Getti

9x398ml

100 each

Works Out To 00 each

Potatoes

113-114gr

Works Out To ¢ each

Steak House

Pieces & Stems Mushrooms

2$ for

Hunt’s

for

Del Monte

Works Out To 17 each

112-147gr

Works Out To ¢ each

5$ for

Works Out To ¢ each

plus applicable fees

for

1lt

WATCH FOR SPECIALS EVERY DAY ON YOUR QF APP!

Knorr

Pasta Sidekicks

Fruit Rivers Beverage

Works Out To ¢ each

SunRype

Fruit Salad & Orchard Peach, 16x112.5ml

for

Fruit Bowls

Fruit

Selected, 12x398ml

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce

Aquafina

Demineralized Treated Water

24x500ml

12x284ml

500ml

1kg

Garlic Bread

Works Out To ¢ each

Dairyland

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

907gr

1.5kg

2% or Chocolate Milk

333gr

12x398ml

Adams

Soft Margarine

Snowcrest

plus applicable fees

454gr

Selectables Berry Blend

99 Becel

Olivieri

Tomato Sauce

Variety Pack, 6x680ml

Snowcrest

Selectables Raspberries or Cultivated Blueberries 1.5kg

Works Out To

Hunt’s

12x156ml

6x398ml

900gr

1-1.3kg

Hunt’s

425gr

Works Out To

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

STOCK UP AT SPECTACULAR PRICES ON THESE FAMILY FAVOURITES!

400gr

Idahoan

Organic Tortilla Chips

1.7lt

Works Out To 00 each

Que Pasa

Chunky Salsa

Pizza Pops 8’s

Selected, 9x398ml

Works Out To ¢ each

SHOP SMART WITH SPECIALS IN EVERY AISLE! Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Beans

Nong Shim

Mr Noodles

for

Campbell’s

Pillsbury

Heinz

12x284ml

for

Cream of Mushroom or Tomato Soup

Quickies

5 5

Kicking Horse

Jumbo Cheerios Cereal

McCain

Campbell’s

Bassili’s

900gr

340gr

General Mills

Singles Processed Cheese Slices

1kg

Black Diamond

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

336gr

Shop and Compare - Caselot Buys Work Out to Great Bargains!

Kraft

Cheestrings

Nanaimo News Bulletin 19

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Dole

Juice or Sparklers Real Fruit Beverage

12x340-355ml

plus applicable fees

Gatorade

Perform Thirst Quencher

6x591ml

plus applicable fees

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Stretch Your Budget with Caselot Prices that Save You Money! Black Diamond

Bassili’s Best

Lasagna

2.27kg

El Monterey

Taquitos 794-853gr

Rising or Thin Crust Pizza

Shredded Cheese

465-900gr

250gr

5 5$ 5

12x284ml

Swanson

Meat Pie 200gr

Works Out To ¢ each

Instant Noodles 24x85gr

Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

Kraft

Pace

Bowl Noodle Soup

12x86gr

Works Out To ¢ each

800gr

WOW!

Olivieri

Filled Pasta

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets Selected, 350-360gr

2$ for

Tomato Paste

Tomatoes

SunRype

100% Juice

Heinz

3.78lt

Alpha-Getti

9x398ml

100 each

Works Out To 00 each

Potatoes

113-114gr

Works Out To ¢ each

Steak House

Pieces & Stems Mushrooms

2$ for

Hunt’s

for

Del Monte

Works Out To 17 each

112-147gr

Works Out To ¢ each

5$ for

Works Out To ¢ each

plus applicable fees

for

1lt

WATCH FOR SPECIALS EVERY DAY ON YOUR QF APP!

Knorr

Pasta Sidekicks

Fruit Rivers Beverage

Works Out To ¢ each

SunRype

Fruit Salad & Orchard Peach, 16x112.5ml

for

Fruit Bowls

Fruit

Selected, 12x398ml

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce

Aquafina

Demineralized Treated Water

24x500ml

12x284ml

500ml

1kg

Garlic Bread

Works Out To ¢ each

Dairyland

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

907gr

1.5kg

2% or Chocolate Milk

333gr

12x398ml

Adams

Soft Margarine

Snowcrest

plus applicable fees

454gr

Selectables Berry Blend

99 Becel

Olivieri

Tomato Sauce

Variety Pack, 6x680ml

Snowcrest

Selectables Raspberries or Cultivated Blueberries 1.5kg

Works Out To

Hunt’s

12x156ml

6x398ml

900gr

1-1.3kg

Hunt’s

425gr

Works Out To

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

STOCK UP AT SPECTACULAR PRICES ON THESE FAMILY FAVOURITES!

400gr

Idahoan

Organic Tortilla Chips

1.7lt

Works Out To 00 each

Que Pasa

Chunky Salsa

Pizza Pops 8’s

Selected, 9x398ml

Works Out To ¢ each

SHOP SMART WITH SPECIALS IN EVERY AISLE! Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Beans

Nong Shim

Mr Noodles

for

Campbell’s

Pillsbury

Heinz

12x284ml

for

Cream of Mushroom or Tomato Soup

Quickies

5 5

Kicking Horse

Jumbo Cheerios Cereal

McCain

Campbell’s

Bassili’s

900gr

340gr

General Mills

Singles Processed Cheese Slices

1kg

Black Diamond

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

336gr

Shop and Compare - Caselot Buys Work Out to Great Bargains!

Kraft

Cheestrings

Nanaimo News Bulletin 19

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Dole

Juice or Sparklers Real Fruit Beverage

12x340-355ml

plus applicable fees

Gatorade

Perform Thirst Quencher

6x591ml

plus applicable fees

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, January 21, 2014

WARM UP TO THESE WINTER CLASSICS!

Roast Turkey Breast

points

bonus

per 100gr

Maple Lodge

Smoked or Cooked Chicken Breast

with Mojos and Small Salad each

10,000

5000 Kraft Velveeta 250gr

3000 Vaseline Lip Therapyy 7gr

1500 Finesse Hair Spray, Mousse or Gel Selected 170-300ml

2500 Loreal Preference Hair Colour ur

3500 Huggies Pull Ups Selected, 20-42’s

5000 Palmolive Dish Soap 887ml

5000

Natural Pastures

Min. 180gr

San Daniele

Mortadella

Brie or Camembert

Olympic RegularSour Cream 500ml

Sunny D Orange Drink 2.4lt

per 100gr

CHEESE CENTER

Woolwich Dairy

Chevrai

per 100gr

113gr

2$ for

Cow’s Milk Feta

SEAFOOD CENTER

Bavarian Blue

3000

Whole BBQ Chicken Dinnerr

99 each

• • • •

Boneless Skinless Basa Fillets

per 100gr

Custom Made Salads

per 100gr

CHINESE FOOD Medium

Fried Rice

69 per 100gr

99 each

Medium

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

925 895 495

......................

Medium

Szechuan Beef

....................................................

Small

Vegetable Chop Suey

...............

East Coast Frozen or Previously Frozen

Digby Scallops

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Garden Salad Mix Romaine Salad Mix Spring Mix Chopped Spinach

PER

100gr

Available at Select Stores

Fresh Sole Fillets

Old Fashioned or Honey Ham

Vienna New York Style Corned Beef or Roast Beef

Sunrise

Continental

Weather Permitting

PER gr

100

Serving Suggestions

Salt Spring Island

Mussels

per 100gr

69 per 100gr

3 Fish Frozen

White Tiger Prawns

Raw, 26/30 340gr

99 each

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 21

IT’S OUR BIGGEST CASELOT SALE OF THE YEAR! In-Store Baked

Li’l Sprout

White or Whole Wheat Bread

4$ for

White Cake Donuts

8” Blueberry Pie

99 2

each

10 Pack

2$ for

In-Store Baked

In-store Baked

Kaiser Buns

Mini Apple or Cherry Strudel

8 Pack

12 Pack

99 4

10 Pack

each

BAKERY Fresh Fruit Cheesecake

2$ FOR

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Selected 12x170gr

99 9

Santa Cruz

Organic Apple Juice

6x68gr

2.84lt

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

8” Lemon Merangue Pie

10 , 000 Donini Chocolate

Chocolate Almonds

Per 100gr

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr

Nature’s Path

Eco Pac Organic Cereal

750-907gr

Energy Bar

24’s

454gr

Works Out To 59 each

Works Out To 50 each Purex

Whole Almonds

12x946ml

Clif Bar

2$5 for

Blue Diamond

1299

for

Blue Diamond

Pasta

57’s

2$5

Almond Breeze Non-Dairy Beverage

Annie’s

Laundry Pods

Selected , 272-340gr

600gr

Tide

each

Tortillas

Signature Bread

Bonus Bon B Bo onus Q-Points Q-Points Bonus Q-Points E ach

Dempsters

Chocolate Eclair

SpongeTowels

Paper Towels

6’s

99 5

Spectrum

Organic Coconut Oil

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Soft Jubes 900gr

414ml

Organically Yours Clorox

Bleach

Organic Walnuts 150gr

3.57lt

99 3

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Drop D r in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM ffor or a fresh fresh h

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

20lb Russet Potatoes bag BC Grown“No 1”

Family Carton Approx. 10lb box California “Premium”

Navel Oranges

Snap-Top Carrots

for

each

California Grown

10lb bag

Washington Grown

Yellow Cooking Onions

each

BC Grown

Fresh Beets

5lb bag

2$ for

BC Grown

Fresh Parsnips

99 each

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS January

MON.

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2.84 per kg

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per lb

3ct

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7” Mixed Bulb Pan

each

2lb bag

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Inbrief health

VIHA talking birth control Women and teens who are well-informed about birth control are in a good position to make healthy choices when they decide to have babies, says Nanaimo family doctor William Ehman. “If every pregnancy was planned, it would really support the health of babies and their mothers,” said Ehman in an Island Health press release. “Many people don’t appreciate the importance of early care as the embryo develops.” With estimates that up to 50 per cent of pregnancies are unplanned, it’s important to provide reliable information about contraception particularly to young people, he said. He advises expectant mothers to consult with a health care provider as early as possible. For more information, please visit www.viha. ca/children/pregnancy/.

New year, new home for two Habitat families

PRIDEAUX STREET duplex to house moms and their children.

Two families were able to ring in the new year by jangling new house keys. Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island held a home dedication ceremony last week to present the keys to the two new partner families at a Prideaux Street duplex. The residences are the 13th and 14th homes Habitat has built in the mid Island. The Building Homes Building Hope campaign raised approximately $118,000 towards the duplex project, but donations are still needed to offset costs and secure funding for the project. At last Wednesday’s emotional event, the two Habitat partner families – Jenn Stuart and her daughters Maren, 7, and Solace, 3; and Tara Maguire and her sons Kyler, 9, and Jackson, 3 – received the keys to their new home. “It brings me such joy to see two hard-working moms be able to experience home ownership and create a future for their families,” said Teresa Pring, executive director of the local Habitat

for Humanity branch. The two families have been working since June to each complete 500 hours of sweat equity, which is part of their partnership agreement with Habitat for Humanity. According to a Habitat press release, the families are thrilled that they will be moving into their new home at the end of the month. Pring said Habitat wants to build 20 homes in the region by 2020. “Donations to Habitat are about strengthening the community by giving local families safe, affordable, decent homes,” she said. “From start to finish, Habitat homes are a community project and we are grateful for everyone’s support that has made this possible.” The Vancouver Island University Carpentry program contributed 7,200 volunteer hours and community and corporate volunteers all worked at various stages of construction with volunteer days. Habitat for Humanity also thanked its major corporate donors. For more information about donating to the organization, please call 250-758-8078, visit www.habitatmvi.org or stop by the Habitat office at 1-4128 Mostar Rd.

Exempt your child from the FSA

Dear parents,

We work hard to give your children the best education possible. We celebrate with them when they master a new concept and help them think creatively when tackling a tricky problem. But standardized tests like the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) in Grades 4 and 7 take away from those wonderful moments of learning.

The FSAs do not count for marks, create needless stress for students, are expensive, and the muchdelayed results do not actively support your child’s progress. The data is also misused to rank schools, which puts pressure on teachers to teach to the test, instead of to students’ interests and needs. That’s why teachers in Nanaimo recommend you send a letter to your school principal requesting that your child be exempted from the FSA.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 23

Order of British Columbia seeks nominees There could be people in Nanaimo who might be worthy recipients of the province’s highest honours. The Order of British Columbia is seeking nominations for 2014. “[This is] a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour…” said Michelle Stilwell, Parksville-Qualicum MLA, in a press release. “If you know any-

one in this community who has truly led by example, I encourage you to nominate them.” Forms must be submitted by the first Friday in March to be considered for 2014, though nominations received after that date will be considered for 2015. Since 1990, 345 people have received the Order of British Columbia. For more information or to access forms, please call 250387-1616 or visit www.orderofbc. gov.bc.ca.

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A message from the Nanaimo Teachers’ Association

Mon-Fri Saturday Sunday

9-9 9-6 10 - 5

1816 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 5W4 • Ph. 250-740-3880 Fax. 250-740-3889

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If your panel is out of spaces for new BEN MAZZEI breakers sometimes it is as simple as putting in a sub panel fed from you current panel. Another option would be replacing your existing panel with one that has a larger breaker capacity but has an equivalent amperage rating. Prior to doing this you should have an electrical contractor do a load calculation based on the Canadian Electrical Code. If your electrical requirements are higher than the calculated load you will need to upgrade your service. This will require an upgraded feed from BC Hydro, larger conductors, meter base and panel. Most often a service upgrade is straight forward and can be completed in a day. If you have any further questions or would like an estimate for a panel or service upgrade, please call Mazzei Electric.

Dr. Tonia Winchester, B.Sc., N.D. Naturopathic Physician

250-729-4969

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Is it legal to arrange a private mortgage immediately following GARETH SLOCOMBE, CA, CIRP a discharge from bankruptcy? Yes. In fact, there is no legal restriction whatsoever on your obtaining credit of any kind following a bankruptcy. The only exception is that as an un-discharged bankrupt you must advise the potential lender that you are still in bankruptcy if you are obtaining credit of more than $1,000. Otherwise, you are free to incur further debt, including credit cards, mortgages or any other type of credit financing, subject only to the lender’s desire to advance the funds. Although a recent bankruptcy on your record will likely deter some potential lenders, credit standards in general and lender attitudes towards lending have become more relaxed in recent years.

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Going back to school is a big decision KAREN MOON and many times the biggest challenge is funding your program of choice. Schedule a visit with our Career Advisor to review options that could be available to you. Options include Government Student Loans- no interest, no payments while in school. Practical Nursing graduates who choose to practice in an underserved area may be eligible for forgiveness of part of their BC and Federal Student Loan. Human Resources and Skill Development Canada supports several Employment Programs to help unemployed and underemployed Canadians, including those facing barriers to employment. Some students access RRSPs and the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) - Repayment is over ten years with no interest. Scholarships/Bursaries/Grants - Many available, some are program area specific. Contact Karen Moon at our Nanaimo campus for a visit to review your eligibility.

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Me personally? Well, that’s a very good question. I’m exposed to several strains of DR. TONIA WINCHESTER colds and flus a year as my patients come in for their appointments. The thing is I rarely get sick. I’ll generally get a minor, 2-day cold once per year. My tried and true personal regimen is: eating whole, unprocessed foods, especially vegetables – the dark green leafies and a rainbow of coloured ones; avoiding sugar; taking adequate vitamin D, high-quality Echinacea and mushroom blends as supplements; washing my hands with normal soap and water; and participating in the flu prevention program we offer at Arbour Wellness Centre. All of the above help support my body’s immune system and resiliency to infection. There are more recommendations that I would make dependant on your individual situation, but this is what works for me.

My panel has no more spaces. What are my options?

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I want to buy a home but I don’t know what my credit is like or how much money I need. It may be 6 months KRISTA HENLEY & before I can actually buy. SHARON FAUCHON Should I call you or a realtor or who? Helping you to get started on your path to homeownership is what we do and for each person that help looks different. For you we would be happy to start from the ground up, inform you of the costs, sequence of events and what you need to do to be approved for a mortgage. Working with clients prior to preapproving them to improve their credit, give them time to save up their down payment or make a plan to pay off their current debt are all things we do and it is not uncommon to work with someone for a few months prior to them purchasing. Remember, we work for you. To help you secure a smart mortgage, to save as much money as possible and to guide you through a process that can be overwhelming at times. It’s what we’re best at and we’ve helped thousands of people in Nanaimo with their mortgage, we look forward to providing you with our friendly professional expertise.

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How do YOU stay healthy in the winter?

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Winter Driving tips

Know what to do if your car hydroplanes? What about black ice? Hydroplaning - Hydroplaning happens when the tires lose contact with the road surface and float on a film of GARRY ROGUSKI water. If you find yourself hydroplaning, ease off the accelerator and keep steering in the direction you want to go. Avoid braking. Black ice - During the winter, temperatures can change quickly, which can cause unpredictable road conditions. Although the road may look the same, black ice can form unexpectedly and may not be visible. Black ice is commonly found on roads in shaded areas, overpasses and intersections. If you drive over black ice and start to skid, ease off the accelerator, and look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. Don’t brake—this will make the situation worse. You may need to repeat this manoeuver several times until you regain control. Adjust for conditions - For all types of winter hazards including the all too common pothole, remember two key tips: reduce your speed and increase your following distance. Look 3-4 cars ahead of you. The more time you have to react to any hazard the better. Avoid cruise control - when the weather is dangerous – or better yet, save cruise control for the warmer months. Use your headlights during the day - Snow, rain and ice tend to decrease visibility, plus your headlights will make it easier for others to see you.

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The word arthritis means inflammation of the joint. The most common form is DR. KAREN MATTERN osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease of the cartilage and usually is a wear-and-tear disease due to excessive or uneven pressure on the joints. This can be caused by spinal or pelvic imbalance, which commonly affects the hips and knees. Osteoarthritis can also be the result of injury to the joints in a fall or motor vehicle crash, which can affect the neck and shoulders. X-rays of many people in their 20’s show that osteoarthritis is not just an old-age condition. The chiropractic treatment for arthritis involves working with the spine to correct lack of joint movement and imbalances. Such treatment can prevent further degeneration and often partially or completely relieves the pain. If you have symptoms of arthritis, consult with your family chiropractor.

PIECE of advice PIECE of cake PEACE of the mind Browse through our experts on these pages to get all the information you need to find solutions to your problems... helpful hints on all aspects of life from taking care of your teeth to selling your home to communicating better with your spouse. And, if you have a service to offer, a piece of professional advice to add, please call ONE OF OUR SALES REPRESENTATIVES at 250-753-3707 and find out how you can become a part of this special section.

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The eyes are very dependent on your general health, so as much as possible DR. PAUL GENEAU maintain good blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Nutrition is very important too. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits benefits the eyes, it may also be prudent to take an anti-oxidant supplement. Protect your eyes from ultra-violet damage from the sun by wearing protective sunglasses. Also wear eye protection appropriate to your sports, and even gardening and other work around the house. Weed-whackers are notorious for causing eye injuries. Have regular, routine eye examinations, to detect disease early and treat it more effectively. Life is worth seeing....take care of your eyes!

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Nanaimo News Bulletin 25

Society will get together to talk about heart health The First Open Heart Society’s Nanaimo chapter meets Friday (Jan. 24) at 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The organization supports cardiovascular patients and their families. Nutritionist and pharmacist Carolynne Scholfield will be the guest speaker.

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Did you know that people wait an average of seven years before they deal JON WATERHOUSE, BA with hearing loss? This is why we recommend that people speak to a professional about hearing loss sooner rather than later, before it affects one’s lifestyle or ability to communicate with others. You may have hearing loss if: · It’s hard to hear when there are multiple conversations · You are asking people to repeat themselves often · Family or friends say your TV or radio is too loud Call Connect Hearing today to book a complimentary hearing screening.

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With today’s huge selection of totally natural looking denture teeth, patients can have much to say as to size, mould, colour and arrangement. A photo of the patient smiling can be very helpful if a duplication of the natural teeth is desired. Otherwise, even a magazine photo can help lead the denturist in the right direction. On the third appointment, the teeth will be set up in a wax base and tried in by the patient to examine the appearance. We provide a “Smile Designers” sheet for the patient to check off various items as to what they like or dislike. The wax try-in can even be taken home, if desired, for a closer look or to perhaps show someone else for a second opinion. The dentures are not finished until we get approval from the patient regarding the appearance. Today’s dentures can look totally fabulous and no one need know they are not natural teeth. Get the smile you’ve always wanted!

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The main differences between Modular and Manufactured (aka mobile homes) are construction standards, materials and foundations. Manufactured / Mobile homes are built on a steel TIM WAIT frame and are normally placed on wood blocking, concrete pillars and sometimes on metal posts. Modular homes are built with a wood floor system and are designed to go on a either a crawlspace or a basement. Modular homes are built to Canadian Standards Association CSA-A277 (Canadian National Building Code) and are built to meet BC Building Code. These Standard Specifications can include engineered floor trusses, 2 x 6 exterior walls, 8’ & 9’ ceilings and primed and painted drywall. Building structural module homes indoors, in a controlled environment, resolves many problems typical of conventional on-site building. Both materials and schedules are less vulnerable to weather conditions. Tolerances are more exact and quality more consistent. Costs are lower and prices and completion dates more reliable, as the work of specialized trades workers is more easily scheduled and coordinated. Full testing of plumbing, wiring, heating and other systems before Modules leave the factory ensures every completed structure still meets the manufacturer’s exacting CSA approved standards. Deerwood Estates is a gated community and the Modular homes were built by Retire West, a family owned company with a solid reputation earned through 25 years of planning, development and management of Modular home communities in BC. Deerwood Estates is distinguished by quality in design and construction and is a Hallmark in tasteful landscaping and attention to detail in the development of streetscapes and generous green space. Call Tim Wait, know by many as Mr. Deerwood to view his many listings in this friendly village that offers a relaxed lifestyle.

We had some family stay (too long) over the holidays on our hide a bed and were complaining that JOHN ROGERS it was lumpy. I wasn’t too worried about it for them but I have some friends coming that I’d like to be comfortable. What can I do?

First off I’m guessing it’s a good thing we don’t publish the names of people asking questions. For those wanted guests I’d suggest adding 2” of good upholstery foam to the top but only when it’s folded out. When not in use roll it up and store it someplace. Usually this is a better solution than replacing the mattress. Measure it though as they aren’t all a standard size.

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Any form of food restriction, whether just ANGELA SLADE, MA, RCC not eating much during the day or actively engaging in a calorie restricted diet, is likely to lead to binging at some point. This binge eating then triggers feelings of selfloathing, being out of control, and more restriction, which will end in a binge even sooner the next time. This is why the average woman can only stick to a diet for two weeks. And it’s also why most people are not successful keeping weight off for any significant length of time. You are likely stuck on the diet roller coaster and that is lucrative business for the diet industry. Our eagerness to feel good about our bodies and feel confident in ourselves, coupled with the fact that no one else seems to have a better idea of how to go about weight loss leads to staying stuck on the diet roller coaster. For anyone that struggles with food issues, I offer counseling that will help you break free from the grips of the diet roller coaster so you can achieve your overall goals in a healthy way! Call and book your appointment today.

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January is

Nanaimo News Bulletin 27

alzheimer Awareness month About dementia

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Early diagnosis keeps lives from unravelling says Alzheimer Society during Alzheimer Awareness Month Vancouver, BC, January 7, 2014 – As many as 50 per cent of Canadians with dementia are not diagnosed early enough,* losing precious time when care and support can make a tremendous difference in their quality of life and avert unnecessary crises for their families. That’s why during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is launching a new campaign, Early diagnosis keeps your life from unravelling, to promote the benefits of early diagnosis. More than 70,000 British Columbians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. This number is set to double within the next 25 years. Fear and stigma continue to be huge barriers to seeking help. In a recent Nanos survey, 60 per cent of Canadians polled said it would be harder to disclose if they, or someone close to them, had Alzheimer’s disease compared to other diseases because of the social stigma associated with mental health issues. Earlier diagnosis opens the door to important information, resources and support through the Society, which helps people with dementia focus on their abilities to remain independent in their homes and communities longer. With early diagnosis, people can access medications that, although not effective for everyone, have the greatest impact when taken early. On a practical level, an early diagnosis gives someone the chance to explain the changes happening in their life to family and friends and allows families to plan ahead. “Seventy-four per cent of Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. We want to equip British Columbians with the support, resources and education they need,” says Maria Howard, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Early diagnosis can bring a measure of relief to people with dementia and their families and help them take control of their lives and plan ahead. It opens the door to care and treatment that helps people with dementia remain active and independent longer and improve their quality of life.” Throughout January, Canadians are encouraged to visit the campaign website, earlydiagnosis.ca/ diagnosticprecoce.ca, to learn how to spot the signs of dementia, understand the benefits of a diagnosis and prepare for a doctor’s visit. This year’s awareness campaign is proudly supported by the KPMG Foundation. *Bradford, A. (2009). Missed and delayed diagnosis of dementia in primary care: Prevalence and contributing factors. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders. Retrieved from www.alzheimerjournal.com, October-December 2009.

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Lilas Blaine Senini Marguerite Irene Pearl

HODGSON (nee: RICHARDS)

Born December 18, 1923 Stratford, ON passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord January 13, 2014 at Dufferin Place, Nanaimo, BC. She is survived by her loving daughters, Kathy SABOURIN (Brian), Nanaimo, BC, Cheryl LeBLANC (Bob), Riverview, NB; son, Dean HODGSON (Marion), Comox, BC and daughterin-law Sherrill HODGSON, Uxbridge, ON; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy in 1977 and son, Robert in 1999. A long-time resident of Nanaimo, Marguerite was secretary for St. Andrewâ€™s United Church for many years and an active member of the congregation. Involved in many groups and activities, Mom was a member of the Old Age Pensioners Branch #4, TOPS, Women of the Moose, and the Bowen Park Seniors. She loved music and was a member of the Accordion Group, the Hand Bell Group, and the Songsters and would often entertain with them at the senior care homes in Nanaimo. She put her knitting skills to good use, knitting many sets of mittens for the Mitten Tree at St. Andrewâ€™s Church, finger puppets for children at the Nanaimo hospital and spent many hours reading with children at Princess Royal School. Her pride and joy was definitely her family. She loved to travel, whether it was visiting her brothers in Ontario, her sisters in Iowa and Costa Rica or her children and grandchildren in the many locations throughout Canada that their lives took them. We will miss her warm, loving spirit and her common sense approach to all lifeâ€™s situations. She was a woman of very few words but a specialist in making warm memories. With all our hearts we thank the staff of the Birch Unit at Dufferin Place for the loving care they provided Mom with over the past year and a half. Flowers are gratefully declined, but if you would like, a donation can be made, in Momâ€™s memory, to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation with the donation to be directed specifically to the Dufferin Place Activities Department. A tea will be held, in Momâ€™s memory, at St. Andrewâ€™s United Church following the regular church service on Sunday, January 26th. Condolences may be offered at: telfordn@shaw.ca Telfordâ€™s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

October 15, 2013 We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of our family and friends for the many beautiful cards, lovely flowers, gift baskets, phone calls and charitable donations received after the passing of our much loved Mom. Your caring and compassion have helped ease a very difficult time for us. Sincerely, the Family

IN MEMORIAM

RASMUSSEN Richard George (Dick)

1943 ~ January 21, 1989 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which weâ€™ll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our Heart. Gone but not forgotten... Your Loving wife, Earla; sons, Tyler and Corey (Julie); grandsons, Ryan and Kyle DEATHS

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Bernice Raffle (nee Carruthers) April 26, 1924 December 16, 2013 A Celebration of Life Reception for Bernice Raffle will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 1-4p.m. at the Br #256 Legion Hall, 1603 E. Wellington Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in her memory, to the NRGH Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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DOROTHY ELEANOR CHASE August 13, 1923 January 7, 2014 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Chase. Dorothy was a direct descendant of one of the original families to come to Nanaimo aboard the Princess Royal. She also served as a Native Daughter in Post #2 of the Native Daughters of BC. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years John and her daughter Georgina, she is survived by her daughter Carol Lynne, sisters Marjorie and Gertrude, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank all those involved in her care at Lakeside gardens and Nanaimo Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17, 18 and 19 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE of RONALD FREDERICK WARD, late of NANAIMO, BC. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at 3rd Floor, 612 View St., Victoria, BC V8W 1J5, before February 14, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. RONALD DAVID WARD Executor By his Solicitor HORNE COUPAR

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY ELEANOR CHASE, DECEASED, LATE OF NANAIMO, WHO DIED JANUARY 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Executrix by the 14th day of February, 2014 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Carol Lynne Tritschler, Executrix 2672 Willowgrouse Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3T9

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The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct, Sears Portrait Studio and Dairy Queen would like to help you celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and anniversary events of family and friends. We will publish all names provided, if received prior to the 4 p.m. Thursday deadline. The Birthday and Anniversary dates must occur next week. No ages will be published. 1 LUCKY PERSON each week (picked by a draw) will be awarded a complimentary 8â€? Dairy Queen Ice-cream cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT.

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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT required in Chemainus, BC. This position will be responsible for accounting and administrative duties within our group of companies. Min. 2+ yrs of exp. in similar position. Registered in a recognized accounting program. Canadian Payroll Association certification preferred. Strong understanding of standard office accounting procedures. Proficient in Excel and Word. Knowledge of Sage 300 would be an asset. This is a full time position with an excellent benefit package and competitive salary. Please submit your resume to len@jmstugs.com. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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TIMES COLONIST early am. delivery. EARN $450 every two weeks delivering 105 papers door-to-door Tuesday through Sunday, in Harewood and downtown Nanaimo. Need reliable vehicle. 2.5 hrs per morning. Call 250-751-1644.

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Campbell River Company seeks experienced & safety focused manager. For full details email: sb@coachshannan.com or search Workopolis.com by job title & city. Ocean Fishing Guide (2 positions) at W. Ridley Fishing Charters * Fishing Guide must have 2-3 years experience and all qualifications. Positions available able mid June to mid-September. Room and board incl., wage depending on exp. Could be on Charter for appr. 100 days in. Please apply with resume to: wridleyfishingcharters@shaw.ca or 47982 Chilliwack Central Rd. Chilliwack, V2P 6H3 PINHEADS Bowling on Silver Star Mountain is looking for a mechanically minded individual to work with us during the winter season as well as June and July. This is a part time position with great pay and benefits, training provided. This could be a great job for a retired mechanic or trades person, or a younger person who wants to live and work in a vibrant ski resort. This position is available immediately. Please email Heather at info@pinheadsbowling.ca

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We are inviting applicants that have 3-5 years minimum experience as a designated First Aid Attendant in an industrial or other demanding setting, an â€˜unrestrictedâ€™ WorkSafeBC OFA Level III certification and a valid B.C. Driverâ€™s License (minimum Class 5, Class 4 preferred) to apply. and

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Interested Candidates are invited to submit a resume to: Mail: Administration Office, Harmac Pacific, 1000 Wave Place, Nanaimo, B.C., V9X 1J2 Fax: (250) 722-4370 or Email: jevans@harmacpacific.com EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Harmac Pacific, a division of Nanaimo Forest Products Ltd., currently has an opening within our Labour Pool that requires a qualified person for work in the Plant Protection Department (First Aid/Fire/Security). Shiftwork will be required. This position is part of the bargaining unit (PPWC Local 8). Job duties include general mill utility labour and relief in the pulp mill when not providing relief in the First Aid and Security Department.

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MOVING & STORAGE 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. MOVING, Deliveries. â€œLower Price.â€? Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

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APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE- 20 cubic ft with a pull out freezer. 66â€?hx30dx29w, new condition. $475. (250)585-7744.

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FRIENDLY FRANK 2 MAHOGANY Nesting tables, $75. (250)585-7744. COMPUTER MONITOR, Slimline. $75. (250)756-3126 FOUR DRAWER metal filing cabinet, $20. Call 250-7512410. GREEN RECLINER upholstered chair, exc. cond., $99. Call (250)390-0656. NICE ChesterďŹ eld- matching chair, floral design, on casters. $70. Call (250)244-4415. PANASONIC MICRO-WAVE600 watts, excellent condition, $40. (250)753-7740. TASTE-OF-HOME Cookbook series, hardcover, $45 obo. 1 (250)729-0444

FUEL/FIREWOOD APPROX 2.5 CORD loads of dry slab wood. Delivered. $160. Call (250)754-2276. COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

FURNITURE

LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499

MOVING SALE - MUST SELL Round pine table w/4 chairs & cushions, corner unit (pine), lamps,2 oil filled space heaters, chainsaw w 24â€? bar, new 4000 watt generator, antique gramma-phone; tall cabinet type, limited edition prints; Doolittle, Bateman,etc. 250-757-2007.

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DINING ROOM Table with 6 chairs. 4â€™x4â€™ square, bar height, glass top. Excellent cond. $350. Please call (250)586-3624. MOVING SALE. Matching oval glass top tables (two) $150. Matching 3-seat sofa & armchair $450. 250-586-7655, French Creek. QUEEN MATTRESS SET. Brand new, pillowtop. Must sell! Only $200 (250)713-9680

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TORO SNOW BLOWER, near new, used only 10 hours. 8HP, with chains, 26â€? cut. $700. obo. (250)724-1043. UPHOLSTERY SELL OUT!! Shop closing. All goods/ tools/machines/benches/cabinets/etc. to go at highest offer(s). Business closure due to family illness. View at #4-147 Fern Rd. E. (behind Windsor Rentals) Phone 250240-3091.

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PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm remodeled home w/ legal in law/rental suite and 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway ideal for a home based business. Immaculate inside and out, great landscaping, garden shed & small studio. Priced to sell at $349,900. Call (250)954-0227.

SOUTH NANAIMO: $233,900. OPEN HOUSE Sun, Jan 19th, 12-4p.m. 613 Bruce Ave. 1700sq.ft. 3bdrm. Older home, lots of updates: flooring, electrical, roof, paint, etc. Email: trkrblaz@telus.net or call Dave (250)591-1210

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BRAND NEW Wheelchair $2000, Walker $150. and shower stool $40., or $2000 for all 3, obo. 250-248-4064

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The Nanaimo Clippers blitzed the competition early and that was enough to earn a win. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team defeated the Prince George Spruce Kings 4-1 on Sunday at Frank Crane Arena thanks to four firstperiod goals. “The big key is that we came out ready to go,” said Dave Johnston, the team’s assistant coach. “That’s been a real hurdle for us. It’s an area that we’re really focusing on, is getting better starts from our players.” The Clippers had all facets of the game working, scoring a shorthanded goal and then a power play goal before adding two even-strength markers. Korey Morgan opened the scoring on a two-onnone shorthanded rush, electing to keep and shoot from the slot. Bo Brauer scored at the tail end of a PP from a tough angle at the side of the net, then Luke Sandler stole the puck behind the P.G. goal and slid in a wraparound. Anthony Sabitsky added one more late in the frame, finishing off an odd-man rush.

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Nanaimo Clippers player Scott Prier, front, is tripped up on a rush but draws a penalty during Sunday’s game against the Prince George Spruce Kings at Frank Crane Arena. The Clips won the B.C. Hockey League game 4-1.

Though the Clippers surrendered a lot of shots over the course of the game – shots ended up 47-42 for the visitors, Nanaimo coaches felt their team carried the majority of the play. “That’s what we want our guys doing, is learning to play more minutes in the offensive zone,” Johnston said. Jayson Argue was the winning goalie.

Two days earlier, the Clippers lost 2-1 to the Powell River Kings at Frank Crane Arena. Sandler scored early in the second period of that game and the Clippers led until late, when the visitors struck twice in a minute-and-a-half span to take the game. Shots ended up 31-24 for Powell River in that one, with Argue suffering the loss.

Combined with a midweek win over the Victoria Grizzlies, the Clippers were satisfied with their results. “We’re ver y happy with the way the boys played…” said the assistant coach. “To go 2-1 against three of the upper-echelon teams in the B.C. Hockey League is a good week for us.” GAME ON … The Clippers visit the Alberni

Va l l e y B u l l d o g s o n Wednesday (Jan. 22) at Weyerhaeuser Arena, then host a rematch with the Bulldogs on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. The Shipmen are also at home Saturday to host the Kings in another 7 p.m. game. For ticket information, please call 250-751-0593 or visit www.nanaimoclippers. com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Tournament of Hearts will be completely different curling experience BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

First came disbelief. But now curling skip Kesa Van Osch is starting to believe that what’s happening is real. The 22-year-old from the Nanaimo Curling Centre is going to skip Team B.C. at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts the first week of February. She’ll be in one of curling’s spotlight spiels, her every rock televised, analyzed and cheered. “Playing at the Scotties will be nothing like any of us have ever done before,” Van Osch said. “It

will definitely take some getting used to and some help from our coach and our support to get our heads in the game and stop standing there with our mouths open.” Van Osch and her teammates Stephanie Baier, Jessie Sanderson and Carley Sandwith defeated veteran Kelly Scott 5-4 in the B.C. final earlier this month. Even though the vet had the hammer going into the last end, Van Osch’s team felt comfortable based on their past success stealing game-winning points. The Nanaimo skip made a great throw and her

teammates “made it absolutely fabulous,” she said, forcing Scott to make a near impossible response. “When you do the best you can, you say, ‘well, if they can make a better shot or as good a shot, then good for them. I’ve done my best.’ You’ve just got to kind of let it go,” Van Osch said. After Scott’s last rock just missed, it took a moment for Van Osch to consider the implications. “Disbelief was the first thing,” she said. “That we’d actually done one of our goals that we’ve all had as a curler.” ◆ See ‘SKIP’ /33

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Kesa Van Osch watches the progress of her rock during the final at the B.C. Scotties provincial curling championship.

Vancouver Island University’s basketball teams will finally be back playing in their home gym for the first time in more than two months. VIU’s women’s and men’s b-ball teams play the Douglas Royals and Langara Falcons on Friday (Jan. 24) and Saturday, respectively, at the VIU gym. The M’s women won both their Pacific Western Athletic Association games this past weekend, defeating the Quest Kermodes 73-70 in Squamish on Friday and then beating the Capilano Blues the next day in North Vancouver. VIU’s men lost 88-78 to Quest and then got beat 67-62 to Cap. This coming Friday’s women’s game starts at 6 p.m. followed by the men at 8 p.m. Saturday’s action is at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Baseball club holding camps Vancouver Island Baseball Institute is already training hard for the start of spring, and it’s helping other young ball players do the same. The club is working with U13 and U15 players indoors at the Beban Park Centennial Building, as well as weight training at Over the Hurdle Athletics. “We are excited to offer youth ball players of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island the opportunity to learn and get better while working with college baseball players…” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager. “Young players will enjoy and benefit from their experience with the team here.” The baseball training is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons and the weight training goes Friday evenings. For more information, please e-mail j.blundell@ shaw.ca.

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When Kesa Van Osch spoke to the Bulletin last week, she said the victory still hadn’t totally sunk in, but was starting to. “After a win like this you’re like, ‘yeah, I belong here. This is what I do, this is where I need to be,’” she said. “It just reaffirms that you’re doing the right thing.” The Van Osch team found instant success this year. The skip wasn’t able to pull together a competitive team for playdowns a year ago, but found the right mix of women this year. “Everybody has the competitive edge to them, but everybody has a different personality and wants to do well for different reasons,” she said. They have a little bit of time to

V-ball victory Paige Wiebe, left, returns a serve as she and teammates Martina Mazzei and Tylar Turnbull help the Vancouver Island University Mariners to a 25-15, 25-15, 25-13 win over the Capilano Blues in Pacific Western Athletic Association play on Saturday afternoon at the VIU gym. GREG SAKAKI ThE NEwS BullETIN

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KESA VAN OSCH will be the first woman from the Nanaimo Curling Centre ever to skip a team at the Tournament of Hearts. The club hosts a jacket presentation and sendoff event Thursday (Jan. 23).

wrap their heads around going to the Tournament of Hearts, which begins Feb. 1 in Montreal. “There’s always room to improve and get better,” Van Osch said. “I think in the next couple of weeks there’s definitely some work we can do, some small tweaking and some strategy that we can work on together.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, January 21, 2014

“Heater not working? Don’t get caught in the cold!”

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Includes complete cleaning of the coolant system and replacing the coolant

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WINTER IS COMING

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Be sure your vehicle is ready for our slippery, wet winter at your local NAPA Auto Care Centre WE ARE THE SUSPENSION SPECIALISTS Providing the best customer service to Nanaimo and the Island for more than 33 years

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Runs Jan 28th 2014

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Nanaimo Midweek Specials Tues. thru Sat., January 21-25, 2014

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