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. BClocalnews.com en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388784&44=30659369&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Falbernivalleynews%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30659369.html As the federal election winds down this week, municipal elections for the Alberni Valley are heating up. Deadline to file nominations is Friday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT 1217ef2bb703e7b1020489ec5e741367 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T23:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273971&44=30656334&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F30656334.html To the Editor, Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 0da4c4809c73ce23a20510ece01a1eb0 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273971&44=30656364&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F30656364.html To the Editor, Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT d268c19f34b196f9c36590fa14bd799e loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249162&44=30656304&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2F30656304.html A bouquets of thanks to Nanaimo Honda for providing an information evening to owners of new vehicles. It was most informative and helpful. A special thanks to Bruce for making the purchase of my car so pleasant. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 2b64a4b5545661b3d908fb73741fdf11 loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249162&44=30656289&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fopinion%2F30656289.html Every day we hear reports of carnage on Wall Street and related drops on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It’s enough to make many of us cringe in fear that our hard-earned life savings are shrinking before our eyes. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 0ca310b4e0900df2ffb3f6c37e00b104 loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249117&44=30656059&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fentertainment%2F30656059.html Theatre  Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT da1c890d83121b628599695a63a9d9ab loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249117&44=30656044&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fentertainment%2F30656044.html Movement from different cultures, the rhythms and cycles of nature are part of Rainbow Medicine Dance, the latest workshop in the Creative Currents series. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 897b02faf85bf5e60b785edc000b92eb loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249117&44=30656029&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fentertainment%2F30656029.html I’m a lumber jack and I’m OK. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT f8166aeba19ffe6494d79af562383574 loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249117&44=30656024&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fentertainment%2F30656024.html Katy Bowen-Roberts has been thinking about winter all year long. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 0dd3482269b9987af88b4c82c55abd8f loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249117&44=30655994&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fentertainment%2F30655994.html Three women found they had much in common when they met during piano lessons. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 2529a518df9b243fe06bf5a6f3b01e24 loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=249117&44=30655989&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fnanaimonewsbulletin%2Fentertainment%2F30655989.html Neill Neill heard the same questions time and again when treating alcoholism and abuse. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 8849db1bfab0357861aa1b6add38841e loadxml 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273951&44=30653659&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fcowichannewsleader%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F30653659.html Dear editor If re-elected; what can we expect from Ms. Crowder? I would expect much the same as we have seen in the past: lots of photo opportun Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 30e9611f81b2c293e48873e41220802c Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273951&44=30652774&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fcowichannewsleader%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F30652774.html Dear editor, The all candidates meeting organized by the News Leader Pictorial this evening was an inspiring display of democracy in action. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 267e9a373d3bf37e39e41f90f864c338 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388804&44=30652384&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fladysmithchronicle%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30652384.html VICTORIA – Conservative leader Stephen Harper stopped in on Vancouver Island Wednesday, following his Liberal and NDP rivals to some of B.C.'s hot contests in the last week before the Oct. 14 federal election. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT 81798fdbfcd068e794729a2e013d8b7b Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388814&44=30542169&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Flakecowichangazette%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30542169.html Green Party candidate Christina Knighton has worked as a life coach and facilitator for the last 18 years. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT 559fe3fbd318634bafeef2f40ec18d93 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388814&44=30542224&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Flakecowichangazette%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30542224.html Reed Elley says there is a parallel between the roles he has filled as a pastor and politician. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT bebae7f690b536c48bd9be0285764e7a Webpapers Admin 2008-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388814&44=30542249&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Flakecowichangazette%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30542249.html Jean Crowder says she’s always wanted to help people, whether as a councillor for the District of North Cowichan, volunteering with non-profit groups such as the United Way or as a member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Cowichan for the past four years. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT 3c6977b84e4a09f993e61ece7d07f117 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388814&44=30542154&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Flakecowichangazette%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30542154.html Basic numbers are the important things for Liberal candidate Brian Scott. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT 468ea36120c32cef015cf6e81972a815 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=388799&44=30648404&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fcowichannewsleader%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30648404.html The final week of federal campaigning kicked off in Cowichan with some good discussion and a few fireworks at an all-candidates debate in Duncan. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT 8402a10ce2059c87c67486ef7770b576 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T21:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248792&44=30639519&32=4377&7=406064&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_central%2Fcowichannewsleader%2Fopinion%2F30639519.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT 57d1bfcfc88978fba0df40d10179e4db Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T19:00:00Z