http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com News from Black Press community papers covering the Nanaimo and Central Island region en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT BClocalnews.com 2009-07-04T00:00:00Z en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248652&44=49886237&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fbreaking_news%2F49886237.html The dominoes shall fall no more, at least where Western Forest Products is concerned. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT 4dc18d6393ca71a81fd3501be8e36eee Webpapers Admin 2009-07-03T21:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248652&44=49878377&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fbreaking_news%2F49878377.html Catalyst made good on its threat not to pay its full municipal tax bill, and while a meeting about provincial bridge funding has been set the company's court action looms. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT 28619b0196502fc2b3eee42d19c28fa2 Webpapers Admin 2009-07-03T17:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248652&44=49893472&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fbreaking_news%2FUPDATE-_Spence_Proteau_wins_BC_Womens_Amateur_and_Mid-Amateur_Championship.html It was an all Port Alberni final in the British Columbia's Women's Mid-Amateur Championships in Salmon Arm. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 7696880cf6e5254f3f6e41f14a9b0b19 Webpapers Admin 2009-07-04T00:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273971&44=49887142&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49887142.html To the Editor, Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT 1691050087fdc6587ab80462d372274f loadxml 2009-07-03T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273971&44=49887122&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49887122.html To the Editor, Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT c0f0289ddad4f45f0ef5fe4dab4b8fe4 loadxml 2009-07-03T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249162&44=49887117&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2F49887117.html Canada’s health system is getting a bashing in the United States right now, as the Barack Obama administration comes under fire for its plans to try and ensure that all Americans have some health insurance. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT a76ac37e574572f980b66ec5a9b048b5 loadxml 2009-07-03T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249267&44=49771197&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fparksville_qualicumbeachnews%2Fentertainment%2F49771197.html Two Beachcomber residents have realized a long held dream of opening an art gallery. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT e6848461ed0bd406004707e0c6441b5a loadxml 2009-07-03T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249267&44=49771182&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fparksville_qualicumbeachnews%2Fentertainment%2F49771182.html Few persons in any discipline credibly deserve the title of Renaissance man, but Raymond Chow certainly qualifies. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 7b69b76c3dae9cdc5a4a21214b56113f loadxml 2009-07-03T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249267&44=49771152&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fparksville_qualicumbeachnews%2Fentertainment%2F49771152.html The stage is set and the curtains ready to rise on another season of summer repertory theater, courtesy of Bard to Broadway. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 438a8a43ac4442c6f19fdd21e85665e3 loadxml 2009-07-03T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249267&44=49771137&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fparksville_qualicumbeachnews%2Fentertainment%2F49771137.html Parksville’s July 1 lineup featured sounds that are purely Canadian Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT ae14b8dac065fced040b12530039f3d2 loadxml 2009-07-03T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273946&44=49709432&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49709432.html To the Editor, Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT f66a7333c3eae4b555e969f6f880e984 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248697&44=49709417&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fopinion%2F49709417.html Non-Canadians could hardly be blamed for shaking their heads at those of us lucky enough to call this country home. We’re an apathetic bunch, to put it mildly. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT b76258630a56697d5bd60a3770603a42 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248697&44=49709407&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fopinion%2F49709407.html State-of-the-art equipment and top-flight training? Check. A dedication to the community and courageous commitment to those in distress? Check. Insurance coverage? Well, it depends. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT d5ff0837f83aab60c903e8ae69770bef loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248672&44=49709337&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fentertainment%2F49709337.html Scott keeps Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT 9bdf9c0bbb2c42b7c8693fb4a51f9a56 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248672&44=49709322&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fentertainment%2F49709322.html Forest Fest kicks off Friday, July 3 at the Capitol Theatre with a logger poet event at 7:30 p.m. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT a99318c086bfa905cef24d5e1de29c20 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248672&44=49709317&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fentertainment%2F49709317.html Great entertainment, fun activities for all ages and great food are on the menu for the 2009 edition of Forest Fest. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT 74746764043fa3894cf1b6e260c7a670 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248662&44=49709287&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fcommunity%2F49709287.html Myth: Reporting a bear sighting means the bear will be destroyed. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT 4c94733c5c2d232976d63d2d7ef7fa3c loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248662&44=49709277&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fcommunity%2F49709277.html Paul Simon wrote the song, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover just after he and his first wife divorced. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT 0c5613886ea864c9698905ed733def37 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248712&44=49709212&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fsports%2F49709212.html The Tsunami Swim Club welcomed a new head coach on Canada Day. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT 7af99fa7768a11f51411d5de4383d10d loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248712&44=49709207&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fsports%2F49709207.html Each year at the conclusion of its season, the Tsunami Swim Club celebrates the success of its young athletes. This year the club took the swimmers’ performance from four categories in order to obtain a fair rating of the athletes. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMT 255444271072111184d092f0a6e53ef3 loadxml 2009-07-02T20:00:00Z