Nanaimo News Notes April 19, 2011

FPCOW: meeting at city hall yesterday looked like it would be a long one. Not only did the agenda look full, but when I saw the caterer delivering platters of sandwiches and other munchies I was sure it would be most productive with lots of important issues resolved. There was even another 'in camera' session scheduled for the end of the public portion of the meeting. Unfortunately I was only able to witness the first hour as I had already made a commitment based on the usual start time of 4:30pm , so the earlier start of 3:00pm just jammed up my schedule. I will have to read the local press to see what happened.
Easter Downtown: on Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm there will be a variety of events downtown to celebrate Easter. There are lots of fun events planned with a pancake breakfast in Diana Krall Plaza. For more information about the times and events planned you can call 250-754-8141.
Walkers: the Bastion City Wanderers will be having another walk in Nanaimo this coming Saturday. Register at 8:45 am  in the food court near the Perfect Cup in Country Club Mall. Call 250-756-9796 for more information about this and other planned walks around Nanaimo. Healthy exercise and friendship is always on the menu.
Booze: will be allowed on a trial basis at combative sporting events in Nanaimo. Previously alcohol sales have been banned at such events, and the crowd behaviour will be monitored at each event.
Local Boxer: is so good his opponents won't fight him anymore. Justis MacKay-Topley is an 11 year old rising star in the world of boxing. His skills seem to be his biggest asset while also being his biggest liability. It seems his record has opponents coming up with excuses to not fight him, such was the case in Richmond where the BC Golden Gloves championships were held when none of his scheduled opponents showed up. His coach fears the lack of competition could cause the young fighter to lose interest in the sport.