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The project manager for a proposed midIsland coal mine says he wants the support of local businesses in his company’s effort to stem tide of negative publicity. Don Berkshire of Raven Underground Coal Projects gave a presentation to about 100 Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce members Thursday during the group’s monthly dinner meeting at the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. “We need your support right now,” Berkshire pleaded. “The regulators are only hearing one side of the story in the press and it’s not that favourable.” The proposed Raven project is located five kilometres west of the Buckley Bay ferry terminal. Berkshire said the total underground area of the mine would be 3,100 hectares. He also said the project would create 350 jobs in the mine and port facility in Port Alberni. “This is employment for people who live here,” he said, adding that the average mine worker’s salary, including benefits, exceeds $100,000 per year. “We are not going to be flying people in.” Berkshire said Raven received what’s called an Application Information Requirements/ Environmental Impact Statement Guildelines document from the provincial and federal governments in June. See SHELLFISH, page A6

Organic tensions at farmers’ market What is and what is not organic a hot-button issue amongst local growers NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com

When Qualicum Beach residents head to the farmer’s market on Saturday, they’ll get a chance to learn all about the organic sector of the local agricultural scene. However, said Kris Chand of Blue Heron Farm, they might also notice some tension in the air. Chand, who sits as the vice president of the Canada Organic Trade Association, said the issue of what is and what is not organic produce has proven to be a hot-button topic

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STARTING POINT ‘The Cougar hasn’t done anything wrong’ QUALICUM BEACH — A cougar seen in the Community Park area of Qualicum Beach Friday is likely the same one seen many times over the past month, said to conservation officer Steve Ackles. “The cougar hasn’t done anything wrong,” Ackles said Monday morning, explaining Vancouver Island is prime habitat and the cougars were here first. While the animal had previously been seen across the north and west side of the city, including during the daylight, they didn’t receive any new reports over the weekend. They tried to track it with dogs on Sept. 4 but the scent was too weak in the warm weather and the reports come in too late to be of much use for an animal that could have a 1,000 sq.km range. “There has been curious behaviour, but it’s not stocking behaviour,” Ackles said. “Just be diligent, pay attention when you’re out in the woods, don’t go charging through with ear buds in,” he said. The Town of Qualicum Beach is posting notices where sightings have been reported and urge people to report sightings with as much detail as possible immediately to the conservation officer at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277). If you see a cougar be as big and loud as possible, wave sticks or throw things to scare them off. Gather children close and try to keep eye contact with the animal while backing out the way you came. Do not run. — NEWS staff

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Parksville’s water rates are unfair to residents, according to a recent presentation from staff, so council is considering changes. The city introduced a new tiered billing structure in 2010 to encourage conservation and it was so successful in its ﬁrst year (consumption dropped 23 per cent) that council didn’t go to stage two in 2011. Stage two would have further penalized big water users, but that also meant the lowest users weren’t rewarded with a planned decrease. “There have been concerns expressed, especially from older residents,” mayor Chris Burger said, explaining many feel it is unfair they are charged for a minimum 90 cubic metres (90,000 litres) per six-month billing cycle whether they use it or not. Director of ﬁnance Lucky Butterworth explained that people can’t pay just for the water they use because “there is a cost for being attached to the water system,” which they calculate as $86 per house, per billing cycle based on

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Peter McCully, Publisher of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News, is pleased to make the following announcement: John Harding is welcomed to The NEWS as Editor. John had a successful 20 years as a journalist, including seven years as a managing editor of three Canadian daily newspapers, in Kelowna, Prince George and St. Catharines. He also owned a communications consulting business and recently returned to school to earn a diploma. John is eager to return to community newspapers, and you will most likely see him at the many community events The NEWS covers, as well as the rink and the golf course. John takes over for Steve Heywood who after nine years, will be leaving The NEWS to relocate to Victoria allowing him to be closer to family. Steve takes over the newsroom of another Black Press newspaper, the Peninsula News Review in Sidney which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Steve’s co-workers wish him the best of luck in his endeavours.

Continuing warm, sunny weather may be a outdoors enthusiasts, but it’s causing concern at the Coastal Fire Centre. Fire information officer Marg Drysdale said she’s expecting the wildfire season to last much longer than usual this year. “The fire season is stretching more than a little bit this year,” she said. “The Coastal Fire Centre has a bit of a different fire season than the rest of the province and we usually do extend a bit into September, but this year it’s unusual that we are getting areas that are listed as extreme in September.” She said ministry forecasters are currently predicting the weather as it is today will continue until the end of this week and most of next. “They see no season ending event in the forecast,” she said. “Unless things change drastically, right until the end of September will be warm and dry.” She said the area just north of Parksville is rated as in extreme fire risk, while Parksville is

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listed as high.Overall, she said, this year’s forest fire numbers are slightly below the 10-year average, with 210 wildfires reported, compared to the average of 248. The fire centre was in action on Friday as they worked with members of the Parksville Fire Department to extinguish a grass fire that got away into the woods at the edge of Highway 19.

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Cookie blogging about life in Brazil Ballenas Secondary School student following a family tradition BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor

Nanoose Bay is a long way from Porto Seguro in Brazil, but thanks to the World Wide Web, Cookie Shworan’s family is enjoying reading about her experiences as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange. Shworan left for the Brazilian seaside town on August 15 and will not be returning to her home in Nanoose Bay until July, 2013. The 16-year-old student is enrolled in the host country’s equivalent of high school, and during her time in Brazil is being immersed in a variety of new experiences, which she is posting on her blog. Shworan is following in her father and uncle’s footsteps -both participated in RYE programs when they were teens. Unlike her dad and uncle, Shworan’s family and friends are able to follow her adventures through her blog. Shworan admitted before she left she couldn’t wait to start learning a new culture. “I started thinking about it two years ago,” she said. “When I ﬁrst applied they told me I was too young. You have to be 16 by the time you leave and I would have been turning 16 in November and that is too late.” Not deterred, Shworan applied for a shortterm student exchange and went to Spain for a month. “I loved it so much that I just decided this was something that I had to do.” The Ballenas Senior Secondary School student also had some conversations with recent grad Kyle Wamer, who went to Brazil two years ago as a RYE student. “I talked to him about his experiences there and he reinforced my decision for me,” said Shworan, who is ﬂuent in both French and Spanish and admitted knowing more than one

language will make her transition easier. “Knowing Spanish helps a little bit. They speak Portuguese in Brazil but it is very close to Spanish … the languages are very similar.” Shworan is already making new friends and learning the language and customs of her host town. She said Porto Seguro is a vacation town right on the coast halfway between Salvador and Rio and although it is the middle of winter in Brazil, it is still warm. On her blog, OneBigOcean, Shworan has posted several photos and observations from the other side of the equator, including the fact that toilets ﬂush in the opposite direction. She has admitted that biology is even “more dull” in a different language, but she is pushing herself to learn and is starting to understand what her teachers are saying. Shworan posted that while the school days are longer, she was informed that her school is one of the best ones in the area and she said she would have to agree, considering they have monkeys that live in the courtyard. The ambassador for the Parksville Rotary clubs has enjoyed eating chocolate pizza and said her host family is amazing. Some of her adventures already have included a bike tour to an old castle and a trip to the beach where she went swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. The cultural exchange, which has been promoted by Rotary for more than 75 years, is aimed at bringing the world closer together and is one of many Rotary International. Alannah Jimmo, Parksville Rotary’s other outbound exchange student, is also posting from Brazil on her blog, alannahbrazil. Links to both student blogs can be found on the Parksville Rotary AM website.

RYE program’s future in doubt BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor

Two Oceanside teens are off on a year-long adventure as foreign ambassadors, but the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) program which enabled their sojourn to Brazil may be in jeopardy. Cookie Shworan and Alannah Jimmo would have been in Grade 11 this year at Ballenas Senior Secondary School, but instead they are making new friends and learning the Brazilian way of life. The 16-year-old students were selected as outbound exchange students by Parksville’s AM

and Noon Rotary clubs. Rotary Club of Parksville AM New Generations Chair Gary Cox said they chose two candidates to learn and live with families within the Rotary’s international network this year because both of them deserved to go. “We couldn’t choose between the two because they were equally exceptional. They are two excellent ladies and were ideal candidates,” said Cox. Shworan and Jimmo may be the last students the Parksville club sponsors for the RYE program.

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“Currently in B.C the province allows farmers and producers to label their products as organic without being attached to a certification program,” Chand said. “At a federal level, certified organic farmers are not allowed to use the words ‘certified organic’ and must label their products with the word ‘organic’ only. This is leading to some confusion in the marketplace.” Chand said his farm is certified organic and it irks him to see other producers calling their produce organic without going through the process he did. “It’s personally disturbing for somebody who spent so much of my energy to bring about some positive benefit to the community in terms of having a thriving local market and I am very disappointed personally when I am put in a situation where some of the farmers are pushing an agenda. It’s very emotional for many people.”

Canadian organic standards require organic farmers and processors to keep detailed records of their procedures, production, materials and ingredients. In order to be certified, they are inspected at least one every year. Chand said it is the jurisdiction of the province to regulate the organic sector, but a trip to Victoria a year ago to push for B.C. to follow the federal model of certification was unsuccessful. “Quebec said farmers can only use the term ‘organic’ if they are certified organic,” he said. “We asked the B.C. caucus to please regulate the word ‘organic’ in the same way as Quebec has done, so consumers who go to buy organic produce know they are buying third party-verified organic products. However, the B.C. government has done nothing. This is totally deplorable. I can’t use any other word for it.” Chand said the problem doesn’t lie with the market, but rather with the

province, but the impacts of inaction have been felt at the market stalls. “At the market there is an atmosphere of tension,” he said. “I have to be very careful. I have spent two years on this, thinking about it, calming down some of the strong, opinionated people. The problem is not the market. The problem is Victoria and that’s where it needs to be solved.” To this end, he and his group are lobbying municipal politicians who plan to attend the upcoming Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting. “We are sending a press release to every mayor across the province for the UBCM and informing them of what is happening and asking them to talk to whoever they have to talk to.” The bottom line, he said, is that people who are willing to pay a little more for produce that is organic should be able to be conﬁdent that the produce is, in fact, organic.

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The process dictates that much had to be done before getting approval to even receive those documents. Berkshire said Raven has already spent $15 million on environmental studies related to the project. “We have very deep pockets and we are not going to go away . . . by delay or any other tacticts by (the mine’s) detractors.” He said the company expects to ﬁle completed documents in October and then 180 days of public consultation will begin. The Raven project is owned by what’s being called Comox Joint Venture (CJV). Sixty per cent of CJV is owned by Compliance Coal Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Compliance Energy Corporation, a Canadian company which has its head ofﬁce in Vancouver and is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CEC). The rest of the CJV is owned by Japan’s Itochu International (20 per cent) and Korea’s LG International (20 per cent). Berkshire said 2-3 truckloads of coach an hour would be travelling from the mine site to Highway 4 and to Port Alber-

ni. He said the trucks would be covered, as would all the coal in the port and on the conveyors feeding the ships. The coal would then be shipped to steel-making customers in Asia. It’s clear there are many obstacles in the way of the project. Opposition started early and has come from many groups. By way of example, this is from the Sierra Club of B.C’s website: “Sierra Club BC is concerned about the impacts of harmful coal dust, noise from the 24-hour a day operation, loss of salmon habitat, the threat to the shellfish industry in nearby Baynes Sound, and potential contamination of aquifers that supply drinking water.” As for shellfish, Berkshire, Raven’s project manager, suggested Thursday the company would not have been allowed to proceed as far as it has in the process if shellfish were at danger, due to strict federal government regulations regarding shellfish habitat. The lifespan of the project has been conservatively estimated at 15.5 years.

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Cox said there are some challenges the organization faces keeping the program going and although no ďŹ rm decision has been made yet to cancel it, they may have no choice in the matter. â€œIt is hard ďŹ nding host families for incoming students,â€? he said. â€œIf you donâ€™t have a host family for a student we canâ€™t send one out. We are seriously considering not doing it for a while until we can ďŹ nd some way around it.â€? He said funding is also a factor. â€œCosts are also going up and the community has been generous. But it is getting up there. The main problem is getting host families.â€? He said the club will have to make a decision soon about cutting the program. â€œCookie and Alannah may be the last ones.â€? Cox said the clubs are currently recruiting for host families, and they

should have a better idea by mid October of what the future holds for the RYE program. The clubs are also currently accepting applications from students who want to participate in the program next year, even though it may be shelved. â€œWe start a year in advance because it takes a good year to plan it,â€? he said. Shworan and Jimmo are in different cities in Brazil and each of them are spending the entire year with just one host family, but Cox said the Parksville Rotary clubs like to have more than one host family for incoming students. â€œWe try to ďŹ nd at least four per year, because it gives the students a better idea of the local culture,â€? he said. â€œThey need different experiences and one family doesnâ€™t show the whole culture. The things families like to experience can really vary.â€? It can be challenging to help a young

person transition to a new culture and ease into the surroundings, but Cox said the rewards are immeasurable. â€œThe students come here for the culture â€Ś that is the main reason, and culture promotes peace and understanding in the world.â€? The host family is a vital part of the cultural exchange, immersing the student in a variety of activities, and Cox said he hopes they can ďŹ nd some families willing to participate. He said host families can come in all shapes and sizes - they can be Rotarians or non-Rotarians, and may include children or no children at all. Host families are screened, interviewed, selected, and supported by their respective club or district. They also get a monthly stipend to help cover some of the costs of food and transportation. For information on becoming a host family, visit www.parksvilleamrotary.org.

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The dry weather is continuing to dry out forest fuels and the public should use extra caution when visiting the woods. Anyone conducting an open burn must ďŹ rst obtain a burn registration number by calling 1-888 797-1717. The prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest-ďŹ re prevention bylaws like Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Call 1-800-663-5555 to report wildďŹ res.

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“They have a development permit application in process and it has just been to the advisory design panel, where there were some suggested changes to consider,” said city director of community planning Blaine Russell. Asked how likely that makes the eventual store, he stressed that it is still early, “Until I see doors open, I’d never say.” Save-On-Foods in Wembley Mall has been granted a development permit to build a standalone 4,831 sq.m (52,000 sq.ft.) building next door, freeing up the space 3,251 sq.m (35,000 sq.ft.). The Canadian Tire permit will make its way to a city council meeting and will be good for two years if approved.

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to slash spending and freeze hiring and wages in order to stop the ﬁscal bleeding. However, Cantelon said he doubts the move will have a big impact on his constituency. “Its not going to impact any of our ongoing programs,” Cantelon said. “That kind of shortfall will be absorbed with a couple of things, including a half-billion dollar contingency in the budget and through cuts to discretionary spending, travel and other things that can be tightened up on.”

He said while the shortfall is large, it makes up only a small portion of an over $30 billion provincial budget. The shortfall, he stressed, will have no impact on either the construction or the running of the Oceanside Health Centre. “It won’t impact the health centre at all,” he said. “It has all its capital funding in place and the operating funding is in place, too. It’s on a separate budget through the health authority and there is no indication that the health authority budget will be impacted.”

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Don’t dismiss this out of hand

ou can forgive Don Berkshire if he sounds defensive. The project manager for a proposed coal mine five kilometres west of Buckley Bay made a plea last week to Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce members for their support. If not defensive, Berkshire certainly conveyed frustration. “We have very deep pockets and we are not going to go away,” he said. “The regulators are hearing only one side of the story in the press and it’s not that favourable.” The Raven project, as explained by Berkshire, should have no problems with regulators. For example, he suggested the project may not have reached this point if it was determined the operation — which would ship steel-making coal to Asian markets through Port Alberni — was a threat to shellfish. Or air quality. Or aquifers. Truth is, there is much to be determined about this project. Berkshire said the company will submit all the documents it needs to submit at this stage by the end of October and then there will be 180 days of public consultation. The owners of the Raven project have already spent $15 million on environmental studies to date, according to the project manager. And it’s difficult to ignore the financial impact of this project, if it goes ahead as Berkshire and his company envisions. More than 350 jobs paying an average of more than $100,000 each in salaries and benefits. A conservatively estimated project lifespan of 15.5 years. All that does not include secondary economic spinoffs or construction-stage jobs. Still, a cursory search on the Internet will find many loud and organized detractors of this or any coal mining project on the Island. Let’s hope the science rules the day, and not the inflammatory comments of dismiss-it-out-of-hand detractors or the impossible-not-to-covet promises of jobs from industry. — editorial by John Harding

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Letters THE MAJORITY RULES Prior Lake, on the outskirts of Victoria, was an eclectic, clothes optional, slice of nature enjoyed by a variety of people and their dogs. With no beach, the large dock-deck was the focal point of relaxation between bouts of swimming. While everyone engaged in conversation, reading, games of chess, backgammon and cards, the agreed upon rule was no audible music. Personal listening devices and occasional guitar playing on the dock was great. One day, a young man arrived with his boom box and was informed of the collective consensus to not have a dominant, ampliﬁed sound that would disturb the ambiance. He scoffed, made a couple of comments and turned on his style of music. An older man went over to him and asked him politely to to turn off his stereo or use headphones. Again the young man sneered remarks of non-compliance. Finally, after another request was ignored, the older guy picked up the offending apparatus and heaved it into the dark, deep waters surrounding the idyllic retreat. Anger welled up in the young man. And when he stood up to confront the older man, all the other guys lying on the dock stood up in solidarity to avoid any potential violence. The young man removed himself from the scene and the established status quo resumed. And now, Carrie Powell Davidson and the Parksville council are standing up to preserve our beach front area from commercial noise invasion versus the sounds of occasional recreational events. If the Beach Club wishes to enhance a

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wedding party with music, then make it live, make it acoustic like a four string quartet. The other resorts in question are not smack dab, front and centre on our waterfront. Blend in. Let our oceanfront vacationland be enjoyed by all but keep your clothes on! Once a precedent is set, who knows how far the decibels will rise? The majority rules. GORD BYERS Parksville

STAY VIGILANT IN QB It is good to see the new editor John Harding of the PQB NEWS wetting his feet in the stew of local Qualicum Beach politics so quickly (NEWS editorial Sept. 14). However, he should, perhaps, have done a little more homework before hitting the keyboard. For many years and guided by dedicated elected citizens, the town has evolved into a community which is greatly admired by many. Responsible and professional management of business affairs, social activities and ecological concerns make our town much envied. Outstanding citizen support of mayor and council has helped preserve the quality of life we seek — until the election of November, 2011 when majority control fell into the hands of a minority of voters. This “Gang of Three”— No! Not a fun title but a warning of the disaster awaiting us if its priorities remain unchanged — is thumbing its nose at the majority of residents in order to beneﬁt (they think!) the business and construction communities. For the majority of residents bigger is not better, growth is not necessarily good, the OCP represents the views of most of us, we

MARG DRYSDALE, see story page A4

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don’t believe the town will die if kept small and competently run. The run-up to last year’s election contained many warnings of what might result if votes were given to the reformers. I have my own theory as to why this happened. So, unless there is provision for recall in the local government act we are stuck with two more years of attempts to change Qualicum Beach. It is the responsibility of all of us who do not see the town as broke and needing ﬁxing to stay vigilant and be heard when the subsequent changes become public knowledge. FRANK HORNER Qualicum Beach

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

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TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

OPPOSITION IS KEY Environmental activists have not stopped the construction of the Northern Gateway project. However, they have exposed Enbridge’s initial assurances that their project would be a state-of-the-art safe pipeline as nothing more than duplicitous propaganda. Enbridge recently announced they would spend an additional $500,000,000 to improve the safety of their project. Why? Because Enbridge executives are running scared. They are grudgingly willing to spend more on their design, not because they have been listening to the concerns of the environmentalists and the First Nations. Rather, it’s because they are afraid that their proposed multi-billion dollar proﬁtgenerating scheme might not get approved because of the growing public opposition to it. LLOYD ATKINS Vernon

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JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by It’s great in the way of I’m not in favour. Dirty The only way it will work is with a separate jobs, but we have to be energy is not appropritransportation line and careful to consider the ate anymore. environment. minimum pollution. LINDSAY SCHROEDER LESLIE GREENOUGH Parksville ROB ACKLES Parksville Parksville

The province relies on natural resources to keep people employed. It’s OK as long as they do it right. PAMELA ROBB Parksville

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letters ITâ€™S HARD TIMES I did some research in regards to union contracts for government employees under NDP governments. The Manitoba government signed a four year contract with the Manitoba government employees effective March 27, 2010 to March 21, 2014. The rates of pay were 0 per cent in the ďŹ rst year, 0 per cent in the second year, 2.7 per cent in the third year, and 2.7 per cent in the fourth year. The Nova Scotia government signed a two-year contract with the Nova Scotia government employees effective Jan 1, 2010. Rates of pay were one per cent in the ďŹ rst year, and one per cent in the second year. This was a take it or leave offer and if not taken would have been legislated into contract. Nova Scotia is having ďŹ nancial problems like the rest of the world. The last B.C. government offer on the table was excellent, considering the economic times we are in. Ontario Liberals are working on contracts too and proposing zero wage increases too. These slow economic times are all part of history and these hard times will turn around in due course. In the meantime, take the offer, they still have a job. When times are good again, they will get regular pay increases. Not to be cheeky or anything, but how many government employees ever have to put in a claim in for employment insurance in relation to people working in the private industry? How many people in the private sector are working full time without pay increases? In summary, Catalyst union employees took a $5 per hour reduction on their wage for up to a ďŹ veyear agreement. JOE SAWCHUK Duncan

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Despite what one would tend to gather from all of the recent noise and hoopla generated by the anti-pipeline faction in B.C., recent polls have shown that only about 35 per cent of British Columbians are dead set against oil pipelines. The other two-thirds (the silent majority of British Columbians) want to know more before making up their minds. Thatâ€™s exactly the same position Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal government have taken on proposed oil pipelines, including the Northern Gateway pipeline project currently undergoing a federal environmental review. Right from the start, Premier

Clark and the BC Liberals have made it clear that hearing all the facts, and considering all the potential beneďŹ ts and risks, before passing judgement on any project is an essential part of the process. Premier Clark has also made it very clear (and rightfully so) that tough environmental standards would have to be achieved by any oil pipeline project and that meaningful engagement with the affected First Nations communities would need to be clearly demonstrated. Premier Clarkâ€™s position on oil pipelines shows that itâ€™s not just about the money. Itâ€™s about meeting key environmental and social objectives which are just as important to the province as meeting key economic and ďŹ scal objectives. MASSIMO MANDARINO Vancouver

JOBS NEEDED I was born and raised on Vancouver Island. I love it here, as do my teenagers, now in high school, we are blessed and proud to be Vancouver Islanders! Thinking about the very near future when they will be going into the work force and supporting themselves and their families. It is a sad fact that they will probably be moving away from home, our beautiful Island to raise their families, to work for a living. I hope that parents all over the Island will open their eyes to helping to ensure that their kids can raise their families here where we are, not visiting every year. We can help by supporting the heavily scrutinized and environmentally-sound resource companies who can provide so many high-paying jobs that our communities so desperately need. The provinces that promote and allow mining are getting our young workers, our family members. Our kids will pay taxes as well as the rich people who move here. We worked so hard to live here because it is worth it. Help our kids to be able to live their lives here, not return years later when they have worked long enough to be able to afford it. The Raven Coal Project will provide hundreds of good jobs. Good jobs lead to growth of every aspect of our communities, from construction, to retail and service, etc. I would feel better for my sons and daughters to work in a safe, supervised mine than on a ďŹ shboat in the ocean or labouring deep in the forest with chainsaws, cables, and heavy equipment on a steep mountain- plus forestry and ďŹ shing jobs are in very short supply. CONNIE MCCOMBS Nanoose Bay

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very big â€œShades of Pinkâ€? thank you to all the par- t i c i p a n t s and numerous local merchants who helped make our annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society such a big success. Because of their efforts we were able to raise over $2,400 to help care for local cancer patients and their families. What a great community to call home! CAROL BUCYK Parksville Lawn Bowling Club

large bucket of golf balls to Christine, Janet, Ross and staff at Brigadoon golf course. For the ladies day golf tourneyâ€™s lots of fun great golf and food food. JEAN ORMISTON Parksville

ags of dog poo to the neighbors who leave nasty letters taped to my house and car. Stop calling the city because my dog is barking inside my house when I need to leave her home. S. STASHUK Parksville

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hen it came to slapping names on And Quebec? Quelle surprise — la belle provchunks of this country our foreince teems with suggestive nomenclature — Lac fathers (and mothers) were a relaBrassiere, Lac de la Caresse, Lac Eros and even By Arthur Black tively adventurous lot. Lac Latex. They tapped royalty (Victoria, Regina, AlPlus – (gasp!) – the Gaspe peninsula. berta), explorers (Vancouver, Hudson), local The Maritimes won’t be left behind in the topography (Montreal, after Mount Royal), forerotic topography department — not while gettable politicians (Kitchener, Hamilton) and there’s a Kissing Brook, a Lover’s Cove and an saints (Sault Ste Marie, St. Catharines, St. John Etang Slippery Stick to be found on your GPS. and just in case we missed the point – St. John’s). And then there’s Newfoundland. Even if the Occasionally they aped their betters (Lonentire upper two-thirds of the North American don, Warsaw, Paris, Berlin — all in Ontario); continent was as dull and boring as, well, Dull other times they realized they couldn’t improve and Boring, we’d still have Canada’ youngest on the originals and simply stole the First Nations names al- province whistling and twirling its moustache, winking like ready in place – Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Mississauga. the porch light on Hugh Hefner’s pad. Eclectic and wide-ranging — not a dull or boring name Look at the names in that province! Never mind the obin the lot. vious Dildo and Come-by-Chance — how about Bare Bum Not like, well, Dull and Boring. You’ll ﬁnd the former in Pond? Naked Man? Leading Tickles? And my favourite — Scotland and the latter in Oregon. Dull (population 84) is Pinch Gut Tickle. a tiny village in Perthshire; Boring is a not-so-tiny burg of I’m not sure if that’s an S&M option or an illegal wrestling 10,000 or so Oregonians located about 20 miles south of hold, but it sounds ‘way more intriguing than Lloydminster Portland. or Sydney. Ironic when you think about it. Naming geographical entities is a tricky business; you We Canadians are the ones with the rep for being dull and want to be careful who gets the honour to take it on. There’s boring, but you wouldn’t know it by the names of our towns a city named A in Sweden and a bay named Y in the Zuyder and cities. As a matter of fact, a visitor might get the impres- Zee. France has a village named Ws, a river named As and a sion Canucks are downright colourful — and unabashedly lake named Oo. randy. On the other hand, there is a town in Wales that goes by From the far north (Steambath Lake, Yukon; Hump Is- the name of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwylland, NWT) to the deep south (Middlesex, Ontario) Canada lantysiliogogogoch. has a steamy sheet of place names that would make MadonSome people think we’d avoid confusion and misunderna blush. standing if citizens got to vote on the names of towns, rivers, British Columbia has a Sin Lake, Moan Creek, Shag Rock public buildings, etc. and Peekaboo Falls. Alberta can claim Sexsmith and SpankDon’t bet on it. ing Lake. Saskatchewan? Well, there’s Lust Lake and Climax, Recently, a Slovakian government opened online voting for starters. Manitoba gives us Love Lake, Cuddle Bay and to name a bridge over the Morava River. Seventy-ﬁve percent Strip Rapids. of the populace came up with the same choice. In Ontario there’s Flesherton, Bottomlands and Peeler And that’s why the new span over the Morava River will be Lake. known to posterity as Chuck Norris Bridge.

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The City of Parksville is looking for more public opinion for its ofﬁcial community plan (OCP) update. “This is part of the ongoing opportunities for residents to provide input,” said mayor Chris Burger of two questionnaires on the city website. The city conducted telephone surveys in 2008 and this past June, as well as a more comprehensive mail survey in 2010. The city has solicited residents’ opinions at public meetings and events to get a picture of their main concerns. “It’s never an exact science,” Burger said about combining surveys and extrapolating the most important points. “But the more input the better — we’re

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The ﬁrst questionnaire is based on a July 31 Craig Street Market exercise, where people were asked to spend six “sand dollars” to identify their

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Grants-in-Aid Applications The D69 Community Justice Select committee will be meeting in November to consider applications for this program. The City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and Electoral Areas ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’ and ‘H’ raise up to $9,000 to support organizations which help to increase the safety of their community. Examples include, but are not limited to, Citizens on Patrol and Speedwatch. Application forms can be obtained from the Regional District of Nanaimo offices or from the Regional District of Nanaimo website. Grant applications will be considered from organizations which: 1. Are non-profit and provide programs and services that help increase the safety of their community. 2. Are local in nature and can be identified with the specific community. Please submit completed applications to the attention of Tiffany Moore, Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012. Phone 250-390-4111 or 1-877-607-4111 (Fax 250-390-4163). RDN Website: www.rdn.bc.ca

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DISTRICT 69 RECREATION GRANTS 2012 FALL APPLICATIONS The District 69 Recreation Commission offers Youth Grants and Community Grants three-times annually to area organizations needing financial assistance to stage recreation programs or special events that are of district-wide interest or benefit and are either new or expanding. The grant application deadline is September 28, 2012. Please note the RDN has other grant funding programs available. Application forms and guidelines are available at Oceanside Place, Ravensong Aquatic Centre or online at www.rdn.bc.ca. Refer to the criteria information on our website under Administration and District 69 Recreation to determine which is most appropriate for your organization. For information, please call 250-248-3252.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach Legion Branch # 76 would like to thank all those who participated in our Ted Feist Memorial Golf Tournament held recently at Arrowsmith Golf Course. This event was a resounding success! We are particularly grateful to the following sponsors for their generous contributions: Arbutus Emporium Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club Auto Parts Plus Baileys Bank of Montreal Bargain Bazaar Beach House Cafe Bistro 694 Blue Nose Motors Brown Eyed Susanâ€™s Butlers at the Mansion Central Builders Christine Ross Chuckâ€™s Automotive Coastal Community Credit Union Cockney Pride Restaurant Complements Home Accents Courtyard Cafe Crown Mansion Darlene St. Jacques Dave Kovach Royal LePage Dee Aguilar Dollyâ€™s Home Hardware Eaglecrest Golf Club Easy Breeze Fish Tales Cafe French Creek Pub Garryâ€™s Bistro Gillian Walker Giovanniâ€™s Ristorante

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hen summer is ber about his hat? over, Christmas Well, his top hat forever carried is still in the wings, a sign stating, â€œIn this style 10/6.â€? and we need an ex- By Nancy Whelan Apparently way back in 1986, in cuse to celebrate, sensible or oththe childhood of computers, some erwise, how about â€œMad Hatter would-be computer whizzes in BoulDay?â€? der, Colorado picked up on those The people who always have numerals and gave them their own something in their bag of tricks meaning. to keep Qualicum Beachâ€™s Milâ€œWhy not another special day ner Gardens and Woodland new, in the year?â€? probably went their fresh and inviting, are this year thoughts (having nothing else to taking a page from Lewis Carrollâ€™s think about, you see) so for the ďŹ rst Aliceâ€™s Adventures in Wonderland to invite us to time â€œMad Hatter Dayâ€? was announced on their the Mad Hatter Tea in their Camellia Tea Room computer network. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.. And you know how ideas get around on comMany of us are now familiar with the elegant puters, so a year later the day acquired some litafternoon teas served in the Milner House, and tle special recognition, and the following year the Mad Hatter Tea will be no exception when it area businesses gave 10/6 even more of a boost comes to delectable goodies served on ďŹ ne chi- by declaring it an ofďŹ cial holiday. na with that memorable view across the grand So, although itâ€™s likely a long way from a lawn to the Salish Sea framed by venerable old calendar notation, Mad Hatter Day had been ďŹ rs. picked up as a day when harmless nonsense But the Mad Hatter Tea will be unlike any tea and whimsy hold sway. weâ€™ve enjoyed there before. In keeping with the And you can bet that Milner Gardens & below-ground wacky adventures of Alice and Woodland is not averse to playfulness, the unher unlikely cohorts, this day presents an op- usual, and some fairy tale characters. The late portunity for you to turn your back on the ap- Mrs. Milner herself liked to believe that her proaching dull days of fall and lighten up an af- woods were peopled with fairy folk, visible or ternoon with garb and hat appropriate to a Mad not. Local artists have used the natural forms Hatterâ€™s Tea Party. and materials along the woodsâ€™ trails to lure the Let your imagination run, think of the sensi- eye of visitors to their forest characters and creble as non-sensible. What do you have in your ations. closet or hat box that could be adapted and It seems more than natural then that the worn to a tea such as this? theme of a Mad Hatter Day in the tearoom A hat from the days of ubiquitous head cov- should acknowledge October 6th as a day when erings? A period dress? Once fashionable boots? people are invited to come for tea in their frivA note or unanswerable riddle in your hair or olous and most imaginative get-ups to bring to headgear? life those never-to-be-forgotten characters of Get in the spirit of the impossible being pos- Aliceâ€™s wonderland. sible, and make a grand entrance to the Mad Of course, those who wish to are welcome Hatterâ€™s Tea as the wonderland character of your to take tea in their regular everyday wear, but it choice â€Ś or even assemble a new personage does sound like a day for a bit of ďŹ‚air. who would feel right at home in such a setting. The Mad Hatter Tea in Milnerâ€™s Camellia TeaThough youâ€™ll not likely ďŹ nd Mad Hatter room takes place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. Day on your, or any calendar, such a day has its This special high tea is $18.95, with garden adplace in our forever topsy-turvy world. But why mission of $8.50 (or free admission for Milner do you suppose Oct. 6 was chosen for this cele- members). bration? To make you reservation with the Mad HatWell for one thing, itâ€™s almost exactly six ter, call Carol at 250-752-8573 or e-mail carol. months, or a half a year beyond the one oth- milnergardens@shaw.ca. er silly day noted in our 365 â€” April 1, or April Whatever your schedule, try not to be late for Foolâ€™s Day, when we give ourselves leave to pull this very important date when the Woodland some silly stunts. becomes â€œWonderlandâ€?â€Ś but then, isnâ€™t it alAlso, think back to John Tennielâ€™s unique il- ways? lustrations in Carrollâ€™s â€œAlice in Wonderlandâ€?; zero in on the Mad Hatter; what do you rememNancy Whelan is a regular News columnist.

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Everyoneâ€™s voice can soar Itâ€™s a big decision to join a choir, but it doesnâ€™t have to be a scary one, thanks to the Every Voice Singers. In order to ramp down the fear factor, the Every Voice Singers Choir is offering a â€œTaste of Community Singingâ€? for those who have ever considered joining a choir. In fact, theyâ€™re making it even easier, offering an opportunity for prospective members to watch them perform at the Errington Hall this Wednesday, Sept.19. The cost to take part in this fun event is just $4, which will be deducted from the 6-week package fee of $40. And some goodies will be offered up as well. The group has no auditions, no solos and

no experience is necessary â€” they pride themselves on fun, laughter friendship and community spirit. New members will learn a range of easy-tolearn techniques and often re-shape images people have of themselves as non-singers. Almost all songs are taught orally and are simple to learn. Many different music genres and traditions show up in this choir including African, Latin, Maori, SuďŹ and Gospel. The ďŹ rst series runs from Sept.19 to Oct.24. For more information call Megan at 250-2282467 or e-mail willo_2082@hotmail.com. â€” News staff Historical & Charming...

Curling in crisis The Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA) is looking for a few good curlers â€” or even those who may be not so good. Fall curling is scheduled to commence the ďŹ rst Thursday after Thanksgiving on Oct. 11, but unless some curlers step forward, it may not happen at all. Organizers say they are facing a severe shortage of curlers this season and require at least 32 people and spares to run a viable league of eight teams. If they donâ€™t get sufďŹ cient curlers by late September, curling will have to be canceled this fall. Call Kim Campbell at 250-248-3210.

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Fresh Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

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Single or Double Loin Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Schneiders

Sausage Ring 300gr

for

Juicy Jumbos and Grill â€˜ems 375-450gr

Schneiders

375-500gr

6145"*34 "5 5)& '0--08*/( 26"-*5: '00%4 4503&4

Chicken 908gr

for

907gr

Lilydale

Daystarters Sausages 375gr

Glenwood

Corned Beef Brisket Per Package

10,000

2$ for

Lundberg

2$ for

Wheat & Gluten Free Rice Chips 170gr

2$ for

Lundberg

Gluten Free Organic Rice Cakes

2$ for

Old El Paso

Crunchy Taco Shells

Plus Applicable Fees

Old El Paso

for

Refried Beans

Seasoning Mix

points

bonus

2lt

325-450gr

8 99 2

Bonus Q-Points

Coca-Cola or Sprite

Pizza

Each

ALL PILLOWS & THROWS

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Lundberg

241gr

Each

26"-*$6. '00%4 1035 "-#&3/* 108&-- 3*7&3 $0635&/": $0.09

Classic Favourites

375-450gr

Each

Schneiders

Regular, Chicken or Country Naturals Family Wieners

Bacon

PER

Schneiders

Schneiderâ€™s

A17

398ml

35gr

125-133gr

Labatt De-Alcoholized Beer 12x341ml

7500

Kettle Natural Krinkle Cut Chips 397gr

5000 M&MĘźs Chocolate Candy 200gr

3000 Aunt Jemima Syrup 375ml

3 $5 for

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3000

3 $5 for

2X Ultra Ivory Snow Liquid Laundry Detergent 1.18lt

5000

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Fresh Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

Fresh Whole Grade A Frying Chicken

2 Pack, 4.83 per kg

Single or Double Loin Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Schneiders

Sausage Ring 300gr

for

Juicy Jumbos and Grill â€˜ems 375-450gr

Schneiders

Bacon

6145"*34 "5 5)& '0--08*/( 26"-*5: '00%4 4503&4

908gr

for

907gr

Lilydale

Daystarters Sausages 375gr

Glenwood

Corned Beef Brisket Per Package

10,000

2$ for

Lundberg

2$ for

Wheat & Gluten Free Rice Chips 170gr

2$ for

Lundberg

Gluten Free Organic Rice Cakes

2$ for

Old El Paso

Crunchy Taco Shells

Plus Applicable Fees

Old El Paso

for

Refried Beans

Seasoning Mix

points

bonus

2lt

325-450gr

8 99 2

Bonus Q-Points

Coca-Cola or Sprite

Pizza

Each

ALL PILLOWS & THROWS

Dr. Oetker

PER

Each

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Lundberg

241gr

Each

26"-*$6. '00%4 1035 "-#&3/* 108&-- 3*7&3 $0635&/": $0.09

Classic Favourites

Chicken

375-450gr

Each

Schneiders

Regular, Chicken or Country Naturals Family Wieners

375-500gr

Schneiderâ€™s

PER

Schneiders

398ml

35gr

125-133gr

Labatt De-Alcoholized Beer 12x341ml

7500

Kettle Natural Krinkle Cut Chips 397gr

5000 M&MĘźs Chocolate Candy 200gr

3000 Aunt Jemima Syrup 375ml

3 $5 for

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3000

3 $5 for

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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Wa t c h f o r 1 9 8 2 ’ u e s d a y s Armstrong

Armstrong

Cheddar Cheese 340gr

Hellmann’s

Real Mayonnaise 1.42lt

99 2

for

Minute Rice

Ready To Serve Cups 2x125gr

4 $ for

for

Healthy Choice

283-306gr

283-291gr

Gourmet Steamers

Habitant

99 2

for

Minute Rice

Catelli

650ml

Selected 700-900gr

2$ for

1.2-1.4kg

796ml

3$ for

650ml

709-946ml

Pasta

Emma

Natural Cleaner

99 4

for

5 For

Kraft

for

2$ for

99 5

12’s

2$ for

FREE

Bamboo Socks

in specially marked packs!

340-400gr

425-550gr

Alpha-Bits, Sugar Crisp or Honeycomb Cereal

Pure & Natural Liquid Honey

Shreddies or Shredded Wheat Cereal

99 2 Robertson’s

Billy Bee

225-500gr

2$ for

Paradise Island

Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

99 5

Soft Margarine

Mott’s

Fruitsations Snack Cup

General Mills

Fibre 1 Granola Bars or Brownies

6x110-113gr

2 $4 for

Welch’s

Prune Nectar or Grape Juice 1.36lt

2$ for

3 2

Plus Applicable Fees

You’ll be “Glad” you didn’t miss this sale!

Glad

for

227gr or 907gr

250ml

Becel

Marmalade or Lemon Curd

99 3

4 for

125-175gr

99 3

Select-A-Size Paper Towels 6’s

Post

375gr

Bounty

Bathroom Tissue

Post

Lasagna or Manicotti Pasta

Shredded Natural Cheese

250gr

Silk’n Soft

2.8lt

Plus Applicable Fees

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese

99 3 NEW

340gr

Ultra Fibregard Bleach

Disinfecting Wipes

368-411gr

10x200ml

380gr

Clorox

35’s

for

1lt

Juice or Fruit Beverage

Catelli

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Green Works

for

Ronzoni

Instant Rice

Soup

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal

Pasta” savings on to you! “ e w F Q t A

Steamers

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Minute Maid

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2 $

Plus Applicable Fees

1kg

5 2

1.75lt

Plus Applicable Fees

Clean up on these savings! Natural Dishwashing Liquid

Minute Maid Five Alive or Nestea Iced Tea

1.75lt

Peanut Butter

Medium, 708gr

2$ for

Skippy

Canadian Roast Ground Coffee

907gr

2$ for

Hills Bros

Perogies

280-383gr

Orange Juice

170gr

Cheemo

TV Dinner

Minute Maid

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water

213gr

418-425gr

4 $

Gold Seal

Pacific Red Sockeye Salmon

Pasta

Gold Seal

Chef Boyardee

Process Cheese Product 1kg

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99 4

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Sandwich Bags

Zipper Storage Bags

100’s

20-30’s

3 $4 for

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Kentucky Chicken Breast

Fat Free Oven Roasted or Sundried Tomato Turkey Breast

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Sliced Deli Meat

5000

points

bonus

Tenderflake Lard

Instore Cooked Roast Beef

3500

Kraft Parmesan Cheese 125gr

Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls

Irish Smoked Ham

PER

Pizza Pepperoni or Salami

100

Coleslaw Vinaigrette, Potato & Egg or Macaroni Salad

49 100

532ml

5000

Ultra Dawn Liquid Dish Soap 709ml

3000 Finish Jet Dry Liquid Rinse Agent 250ml

7500

Glad Jumbo Zipper Sandwich Bags

950ml

5000

PER gr

100

49 PER

100gr

Canadian Shredded Parmesan

PER gr

100

Egg Roll ...........................

PER

100gr

149 Each

Available at Select Stores

Imitation Crab Meat

Fresh Grey Cod Fillets Weather Permitting

PER gr

100

Aquastar 21/25 Size

Fresh Instore Made

Fresh

White Tiger Prawns

Crab Cakes

Hand Peeled Shrimp

Frozen 2lb Bag

29 PER gr

100

PER

100gr

99 Each

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Scrub Free Mildew or Soap Scum Remover

PER

100gr

Serving Suggestions

100ʼs

3500

PER

100gr

French Brie

Dinner for 3

Childrenʼs Advil Suspension Liquid

Method Body Wash

Turkey Beer Sausage

Alexis De Portneuf

PER gr

3500 7500

Lilydale

496gr

Grape or Berry, 100ml

100gr

PER gr

454gr

3000

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Schneiders

175gr, Each

Smoked Bavarian Ham

Lilydale

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Bakery Fresh

Raisin Bread

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Dinner or Crusty Buns

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Raspberry Swirl Muffins

Apple Crisp

6 Pack

Triple Layer

Bundt Cake

6-10’s

5 5 2$ for

Ecosafe

Compostable Bags

Refrigerated Pudding

12’s or 25’s

624gr

99 3

NEW

340gr

Kashi

Chewy Bars Granola Bars 210gr

PER

100gr

140gr

Favourites Salted Dry Roasted

WOW

2 $5

99 4

Double Roll 12’s

for

Family Favourites Cranberry Cocktail Mix 500gr

Purex

99 4

99 3

Envirocare Bathroom Tissue

Duo Penotti Dippi

Quality Fresh

for

99 2

Almonds

2 $5

Penotti

points

Dempsterʼs Pita Pockets

5000

Kozy Shack

370-496gr

2500

360gr

for

Kashi

Each e

bonus

10” Tortillas

Cereal

Whole Bean Organic Coffee

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Sourdough Bread

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99 2

Olafsonʼs Flour or Whole Wheat Tortillas 320gr or 410gr

5000

Cocos-Pure 100% Pure Coconut Water 330ml

3500

Nestle Carnation Breakfast Anytime 10x40gr

3000 Bobʼs Red Mill Hot Cereal 10 Grain, 708gr

5000 Quaker Natural Bran 300gr

3000 Quaker Oats 900gr -1kg

3500 Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food 1.36kg

3000 Pedigree Food for Dogs with Real Chicken or Beef, 380gr

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! always "* 3. 2"'..+ It’s summer

in our mind!

(even though the calendar says otherwise) Australian “Sunkist”

99 Large Navel Oranges 2.18 per kg

1lb Clamshell California “Berry Bowl”

Fresh Strawberries

2$ for

Per lb

BC Grown “Hot House”

Extra Red, Yellow and Large Orange Peppers

BC Fresh

Green or Red Leaf Lettuce

5.49 per kg

each

Floral

Spray Rose

Kermit Bouquet

99 Each

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Washington Grown

Organic Baby Cut Carrots

California “Premium”

Organic Green Seedless Grapes

6.59 per kg

Washington Grown

4.39 per kg

per lb

Organic

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MON.

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3 Stem

New Zealand “Premium”

1lb

Floral

per lb

Org a

1.92 per kg

Floral

Campari Tomatoes

Jumbo Red or White Onions

Floral

2.18 per kg

BC Grown “Hot House”

Washington Grown

White Nugget Potatoes

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Oceanside Business C nnecti ns Oceanside Business Connections is a dedicated group of business people in the region working together in a trusted relationship toward a common goal. By working together as a team – we are better able to serve the best interests of our clients.

Edward Jones - Patrick Chenier All About Numbers Bookkeeping - Chris Quayle Attention to Detail Painting - Glenn Quayle Edward Jones - Niki Stanford Enabled Financial Solutions - Maggie Passmore Ingram, Johnson & Associates CGA - Raelle Johnson New Hope Wellness - Ginny Gossen

Insurance a Key Element of Your Financial Strategy id you know that in nearly half of Canadian households, the primary wage earner reported that if he or she died, surviving family members would have immediate trouble meeting everyday living expenses or be unable to cover expenses beyond only a few months? ** “Millions of Canadians are either uninsured or under insured, and are overlooking an important aspect of their overall financial situation. Quite simply, without adequate insurance coverage, your loved ones could face catastrophic consequences,” says Chenier. The cost — financial, emotional and psychological — of not having adequate life insurance certainly outweighs the expense of carrying the proper coverage. You’ll hear about many things that are designed to “last a lifetime,” but in the case of life insurance, that expression is appropriate. You also need to look at how you can protect

D None of us want to consider our own mortality. But we only have to look at our loved ones to realize we can’t ignore the impact our death can have on those we leave behind. Life insurance is key to protecting what is important to you. Purchasing life insurance could be the most important step you take to protect your family’s future. Having the right amount of life insurance protection can help provide your family with a future that is ﬁnancially secure. Life insurance can provide funds to: ] Clear mortgage and debts ] Replace lost income ] Provide money for your children’s education ] Cover funeral costs ] Offset probate and legal fees ] Cover potential tax liabilities Life insurance proceeds are available instantly to cover these potential needs. If you have been putting off making a decision about life insurance, don’t hesitate a moment longer. Making preparations now can help your family survive ﬁnancially without you. With a customized plan life insurance can help meet the needs of your loved ones.

Please call or stop by today, because life insurance is for the living.

your family if you’re unable to work because of a disability or illness. Being asked a few questions should be the beginning of the insurance process not the end of it. Which is why Patrick Chenier meets with you face-to-face, so he can get to know you and your entire financial picture. That way, he can help you find the insurance solution that best suits your family’s unique needs. Because the more I know about what’s important in your life, the better I can help you take care of it. Call Patrick today at 250-248-7242 to schedule your complementary insurance review. **The survey findings are from LIMRA, which is an industry association representing life insurance and financial services companies. Insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (except in Quebec). In Quebec, insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (Quebec) Inc. Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund

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or many small businesses and corporations, bookkeeping and accounting can be the most stressful and least desirable aspect of the business. Chris Quayle of “All About Numbers,” provides professional bookkeeping services, taking the stress and anxiety out of business accounting by taking care of all of your small business needs. Chris has over 30 years of experience and such a high level of expertise that will allow you to feel confident and completely on top of all of your bookkeeping needs.

Chris can help you with as much or as little support that you may need, with such a wide range of superior skills including: reconciliations, cash flow management, accounts receivable and payable, cost accounting, HST Reporting/ Government Filings, WCB Reporting, Payroll,

T4 reporting, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting with all aspects of year end file preparation for your accountant. Chris provides services for a wide range of clients including retail, forestry, construction, physicians, physio clinics, landscapers, consultants, hair salons and spas. With superior quality and attention to detail, working in an expedient and efficient manner, Chris will have your bookkeeping whipped into shape, allowing you more time to run your business and do what you do best. Contact Chris to discuss your bookkeeping needs and let her help you achieve a new level of peace and security. Tailored to your specific needs, Chris will support and help you to have a successful and thriving business.

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Reliable, Neat & Professional Painting ttention to Detail is in every aspect the customer service experience provided by professional painter, Glenn Quayle. Understanding the need for expedient service and optimal value combined with excellent communication makes Glenn the painter of choice for all home and business projects.

Tailored to your own needs, applying leading edge solutions and the best quality paints and expertise, Attention to Detail Painting will help you achieve the look and feel you have always wanted. Assisting you with color choices, Glenn’s knowledge and proficiency will help you bring your dreams to live. Whether you are updating, renovating or moving, Glenn will bring ease, professionalism and cleanliness to each project.

0AINTING 4IP (OW TO TOUCH UP A FINISHED WALL If you have leftover paint from the original job then apply the touch-up paint sparingly using the smallest brush or roller required to cover the area (cover only the smallest area possible). Using a very light touch, finish the area by carefully feathering the edges of the paint to even out the flow. Several coats may be necessary. If all your paint is gone from the original job you will have to take a color sample from the wall to your local paint store. A three to four cm square cut from a less visible area near the baseboard will usually be enough to match most colors. After these steps, if you are still not pleased with the finished look, consider re-painting just the damaged wall. At least you won’t have to re-paint the complete room, or you could just talk to an expert at Attention to Detail Painting to fix all your painting problems!

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Diversify Your Investment Risk ll investments carry risk. An investor, one of the biggest risks you face is not achieving your long-term goals. To help reach your objectives, you should consider owning a variety of investment vehicles — and each carries its own type of risk. “If you spread your investment dollars among vehicles that carry different types of risk, you may increase your chances of owning some investments that do well, even if, at the same time, you own others that aren’t,” states Edward Jones Financial Advisor Niki Stanford. As a result, you may be able to reduce the overall level of volatility in your portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses.) To diversify your risk factors, you first need to recognize them. Here are some of the most common types of investment risk: s -ARKET RISK — This is the type of risk that everyone thinks about — the risk that you could

A Life doesn’t stand still and neither should your investments. Rebalancing your portfolio can help your investments keep up with your changing needs. Over the long term, time can have as much of an effect on you as it does on your investments. Whether it’s marriage, children or the inescapable fact that you’re older now, things change. While you can’t hold back tomorrow, you can make sure your investments match your current circumstances and goals. That way, your portfolio can continue to work for you in the future. Fortunately, getting back on track can be simple. A complimentary Edward Jones Portfolio Review can help you identify where your investments stand in relation to your goals and how to get them moving in the right direction. This way, you can keep time on your side.

To see if rebalancing your investment portfolio makes sense for you, call or stop by today.

MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING

lose principal if the value of your investment drops and does not recover before you sell it. s )NFLATION PURCHASING POWER RISK — If you own a fixed-rate investment, that pays an interest rate below the current rate of inflation, you are incurring purchasing power risk. s $EFAULT RISK — Bonds and options, are subject to default risk. Help protect against this risk by sticking with “investment-grade” bonds . s ,IQUIDITY RISK — At times, some investments, are harder to sell than others. And try to avoid “overloading” your portfolio with too many investments with the same type of risks. Stanford adds “Doing so will not result in a totally smooth journey through the investment world — but it may help eliminate some of the “bumps” along the way.” Call Niki today at 250-248-7242 to schedule your complementary risk analysis. Edward Jones, Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

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Oceanside Business C nnecti ns Donâ€™t get lost in the tax maze. Are you entitled to the Disability Tax Credit? Iâ€™ll help you find out if you qualify.

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Many people donâ€™t even try; they think they do not qualify, or are intimidated by the process. Some have tried and were denied by CRA due to technical errors. WE CAN HELP! (99%* Success Ratio). Call us today for an assessment.

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t Enabled Financial Solutions Ltd.(EFS) we offer free eligibility assessments to help us determine whether you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. We also offer free Seminars for all community groups,to inform members about tax relief that is available to those of us who have chronic medical conditions. The Disability Tax Credit is linked to taxes paid. Not all of our clients pay taxes. If this is the case,we can transfer the DTC to a family member who helps pay the bills and pays income tax. We know families help each other and we encourage family involvement. Once we determine that you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit,we charge a non-refundable retainer fee of $100.00 plus $12.00 HST,or $112.00. Beyond this,we work strictly on a contingency basis. We can go back as far as 10 years retroactively for our clients. We only get paid if we are successful

The firm offers a wide array of services including; personal tax planning and return preparation, corporate financial statements (compilation, review, and audit), corporate tax return

I have lived in the Qualicum Beach Parksville area for about 18 years and was fortunate to be trained as a Disaility Tax Credit Specialist by Linda Chornobay, CEO of EFS. If you would like to determine whether you might qualify for the Disability Tax Credit,call me. Iâ€™ll come to you and weâ€™ll work together.

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ngram, Johnson & Associates, previously Vic Ingram & Associates, welcomes back Raelle Johnson, CGA as a new business partner. Some of you will remember me as I was previously with the firm while attending VIU prior to moving to Alberta. There I obtained my CGA designation while working with a larger firm to acquire a broader range of knowledge and experience. I am extremely happy to call Parksville my home once again and I am grateful for the opportunity to return and work with Vic.

in getting a refund for you. Going forward, your income tax will be less. We are Member Benefits Partners with the Royal Canadian Legion,BC/ Yukon Command and our contingency fee is 25% for Legion members and 30% for non-Legion members. Several of our current clients have made a commitment to be Legion Members for a number of years so they too can take advantage of our reduced rate of 25%. This is one way for us to give back to our Royal Canadian Legions. They do so much for their communities.

preparation, government agency remittances and correspondence, estate planning, estate tax return preparation, and business consulting. Making sense and managing all the paperwork and filing requirements can often be a daunting task. However, keeping up to date on your personal and corporate filings and understanding your financial statements are vital to running a successful business. We believe in building relationships with our clients and assisting them with achieving their goals. If you are interested in a firm with knowledgeable staff who are very approachable and able to convey technical matters in an easy to understand way, we would love to hear from you.

Donâ€™t understand the requirements or just hate paperwork and dealing with Revenue Canada? Then we can help you. We have friendly knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to help you make sense of it all, and provide the services you need to free up your time and allow you to concentrate on running your business. Tax Planning Estate Planning Financial Statements Corporate & Personal Tax Preparation

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Two months after opening its newest natural gas processing plant near Dawson Creek, Spectra Energy has announced a partnership that will more than double its B.C. capacity with a large-scale pipeline to Prince Rupert. Texas-based Spectra and British Gas (BG) Group plc announced Monday a development agreement to construct an 850-km large-diameter pipeline connecting its hub of operations near Fort St. John with proposed liqueďŹ ed natural gas facilities near Prince Rupert. The pipeline would connect vast shale gas resources in the Montney formation near Fort St. John and the Liard, Horn River and Cordova Embayment shales near Fort Nelson. Its capacity of 4.2 million cubic feet per day compares to Spectraâ€™s existing gas handling capacity of 2.4 million cubic feet per day. BG Group has optioned an 80-hectare site in the Ridley industrial area owned by the Prince Rupert Port Authority for a possible liqueďŹ ed natural gas (LNG) export facility. Operating gas production facilities in 20 countries, BG is currently building a new LNG plant in Australia. The joint announcement, the companies said â€œearly conceptual routesâ€? have been developed, with consultation planned for affected routes. The project timeline is to begin construction by 2015 and complete the pipeline by 2020. Spectraâ€™s B.C. operations started as Westcoast Transmission Corp. with construction of B.C.â€™s ďŹ rst gas processing plant on the Peace River at Taylor in 1949. It still operates that plant, and pipeline network that supplies natural gas to the B.C. Lower Mainland.

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What brand are we: Members of the Oceanside Tourism Association and their supporters gathered at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre last week to brainstorm on branding the community. Participants, including MLA Ron Cantelon (third from right), went through a number of exercises designed to determine what kinds of tourists like to come to the area, when they like to come here and what they like to do while theyâ€™re visiting. The extensive feedback garnered during the four-hour-long session will be collated and used to fine tune the marketing of the area, as well as potentially pointing out some shortfalls or opportunities available to those individuals and businesses that look forward to the annual influx of visitors to the area â€” and who hope to increase it next summer.

Parksville resorts already gearing up for 2013 With the tremendous success of their inaugural event, Parksvilleâ€™s Resort Drive Community has decided to do it again. Robynne Shaw, General Manager of Sunrise Ridge Resort and spokesperson for the group says that the resorts were so pleased with the way â€˜P-ART-Y on the Driveâ€™ turned out that they have already set the date for next year. â€œThe whole day was just spectacular and everyone had such a wonderful time,â€?Shaw said. She added that the accolades have

been pouring in from the vendors, the artists, the musicians and the attendees. â€œWe had one couple who stayed and danced at the street dance for the entire four hours! They said it was the best event they had ever been to.â€? Carrie Powell-Davidson, Event Planner for â€˜P-ART-Y on the Driveâ€™ was equally excited. â€œEveryone was in such a great mood as they meandered about the entire resort area.â€? She said people loved all the local art-

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ALL CLEAN Housecleaners. Exp., reliable & insured. info@allclean4you.ca. 250-6684642

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)951-0010.

SECHELT WASTE Company seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to manage shop operations and the maintenance of all equipment. Submit resume to 604-885-4247 or directdisposal@dccnet.com

BUYDENS Computer Services Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay

WORK WANTED

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

HELP WANTED SALESPERSON WANTED ReThink ReStore for our new company for sales of one of our products. Our company is proud to be the ďŹ rst distributor on Vancouver Island for Eco Products, the premier manufacturer of compostable takeaway containers, cutlery and grocery bags. Guaranteed salary, and commission based on percentage of sales. A vehicle and cell phone is required; expenses incurred will be reimbursed. Send resume to: info@rethinkrestore.com or mail to ReThink ReStore, 210A, 1st Ave., W., Qualicum Beach, V9K 1H1. Position available immediately.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at ofďŹ ce: 780-8462231; fax: 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. EXP. TICKETED, Autobody Tech required to perform quality, efďŹ cient repairs. BeneďŹ ts Available. Wage based on experience. Fax 250-287-2432 Email: richsauto@shaw.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; cell 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY position available immediately at brand new modern dealership. Lots of work, great pay, beneďŹ ts, great Northern Saskatchewan community. Apply to Rob Dron at admin@shellbrookchev.ca or call 1-800-667-0511. JOURNEYMAN HEAVY Equipment Technicians. Due to a steady growth in our industry we currently have multiple positions open for our ďŹ eld service division. Mining and large construction equipment experience is an asset. We offer very competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Apply: ofďŹ ce@dutchmen.ca

HELP WANTED

FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, renoâ€™s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING

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KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669

GARDENING GARDEN CLEAN-UP, hedge, lawn, sprinkler adjust, haul away anything. Call (250)2401116 for service today!

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

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WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

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CARRIERS

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POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB

PLUMBING HUDLEY PLUMBING offering reliable quality serv. at a fair price. No truck chgs & seniorâ€™s rates avail. Serving Oceanside for over 10 yrs. Call Blaine for a free estimate at 250-2486678. Insured/WCB.

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QUILTING MATERIALS. Rotary mat cutter, omnigrids, batting, material, $85 (all). (250)248-1994.

18â€? BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12â€? Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

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2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on CorďŹ eld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900. Ph: 250 586 6444.

FURNITURE QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998. SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ACER 17â€? ďŹ‚at screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all). JVC 48â€? projection colour TV, ďŹ‚oor model, 4 yrs old, $300. Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839. PACIFIC ENERGY super series standard model airtight wood burning stove. Good cond. $500. obo 250-248-8853

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KENMORE DISHWASER, $50. Fridge, $25. Call (250)752-8348.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

OTHER AREAS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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QUALICUM BEACH- (rural north of Qualicum) 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D. N/S, no dogs. $685. Refs reqâ€™d. Call 778678-7071. QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P, $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847

QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath, new house w/ loft, propane F/P, garage, N/S, small pet ok, $1100 mo + utils. Avail Oct 15. Call Tracey, 250752-5505. QUALICUM BEACH Rancher, walk to town & beach, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double garage in NEW condition, $1400/mo utils extra. Avail Oct. 1st. NO Pets, Smokers or Partiers! Call 250752-4842. QUALICUM, DOWNTOWN, 1000 sq ft., 1 bdrm + den recently reďŹ nished home. Full kitchen with f/s & microwave. Bathroom has heated ďŹ‚rs, & lrg walk in shower. Bdrm has built in closets. 300 sq ft sun deck. Separate entrance front & back w/plenty of parking. $1050/mo + Util. Call 250752-7234

ERRINGTON. PRIVATE bachelor suite. inclds heat/hydro, cable, N/S, N/P. $575 mo. avail Oct. 1st. 250-248-2101.

RENTALS CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appliâ€™s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

APARTMENT/CONDO BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN 1 bdrm entry level, 6 appls, shower, Avail Nov 15. Heat, light, Starchoice, some furn, shed, freezer. $800./mo Sandpiper area N/S, Quiet. Call: 250738-0092. 255 HIRST Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $700 & $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 297 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrm + den 2 bath, $1150 or $1350. Furnished. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach - in quiet, friendly building. 2 bdrm - 896 sq.ft. Balcony, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $880./mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach - in quiet, friendly building. 1 bdrm - 766 sq.ft., balcony, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $815./mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. EMERALD ESTATES 50+ SENIORS INDEPENDENT SUPPORTIVE LIVING. 1 & 2 bdrm patio suites. Walk to beach, shops, etc. Housekeeping inclâ€™d. Meals optional. Oct 1st. $1250-$1650. Phone: 250-468-1465 or Email: skylarkcarriagehomes@gmail.com

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101

HOUSES FOR SALE

OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 1. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. PARKSVILLERENOâ€™D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available Oct 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLEX-Large 2 bdrm, security camera & parking inclâ€™d. D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, near beach, downtown & transit. Family oriented, $825-$840. Please call 250-248-8592.

40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed. Pad rent includes cable & wi-ďŹ . Call 250-951-4902 DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft. 2bdrm, 2bath, den. Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900. (250)751-1680 NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ďŹ replace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

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QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $550. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM BEACH- 1 bdrm, furnished suite, bright, waterfront. Avail now. NS/NP. $825 inclds utils/internet. Call 250757-8682 or 250-752-9252.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532. RATHTREVOR BEACH: This is a bright, clean 2-bdrm condo with ocean view. $750/mo includes everything except phone & utilâ€™s. Avail. immed. for temporary or long term rental. Refs reqâ€™d. Call Pauline at 206-265-1228 or email pauline_gfs@hotmail.com

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Light Industrial space for lease $6.50/sq.ft. Call 250-248-8921

COTTAGES QUALICUM BEACH: 1&2 bdrm fully furnished cabins/townhouses for rent $800$950/mo. incl. ALL util. @ Riverside Resort. 400 yrds to beach. No smoking. Pets OK. 1/2 mo. deposit required. 250752-9544; drop in to view daily at 3506 West Island Hwy. www.MyRiversideResort.com

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AVAIL SEPT. 15. 2-bdrm in 4-plex, Downtown Parksville. NP/NS. Refâ€™s please. $850. inclds heat, hydro, shared laundry. (250)752-3425. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath SxS Duplex, 5 appls, storage shed, N/S, N/P, avail Sept. 15, $950 mo. Call (250)752-9821.

HOUSESITTING LOVE YOUR PETS!! Prof., clean, reliable, n/s, n/d, woman avail to house sit in Qualicum area Nov-Apr 2013. Exp. & refâ€™s avail. 250-752-5842

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COOMBS, 2 bdrm, newly renovated, on private prop. f/s, w/d, oil heat, n/s, n/dogs. Refâ€™s $700/mo. + util. 250-248-9579

HOMES FOR RENT 112 PYM- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, $1200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BOWSER, 3 bdrm, .6 acre, 5 min. walk to ocean, recently renovated, 1700 sq ft. Shop & greenhouse, quiet area. $1100 + util. 250-927-2157 COOMBS- BEAUTIFUL country rental, 2 bdrm with large covered patio, carport, 4 appls, $1000 mo. Call to view 250-752-2634 (leave mess and will call back). COUNTRY COTTAGE, 2bdrm, Coombs. Fenced yard, sunny mountain view. N/S. $900./mo. incldâ€™s hydro, water, wood. (250)954-1386. ERRINGTON, 3 bdrm rancher, 1200 sq ft on acreage. Woodstove/elect heat, w/d, f/s, outdoor patio, & storage shed. Avail immed. $1100/mo.+ util. 250-248-5662 / 250-618-3688 ERRINGTON- (5 kms to Parksville) 1150sq ft, 3 bdrm Rancher, 1 bath, electric heat, quiet, treed property shared acreage with neighbours, 12x20 shed. Fenced yard, no dogs. $800/mo. Available Oct 1. Call 250-248-7118 or cell 250-954-5045. FRENCH CREEK, Executive rancher, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1650/mo. 250-738-0595 NANOOSE BAY, 2 storey, 2350 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sun rm, attached garage. Two natural gas f/p, a/c. Lrg yard, wrap-around deck, private courtyard. Close to schools, recreation, shopping. n/s, n/p. Refâ€™s req. $1200/mo. + util. 250-7578712 NANOOSE BAY, new furnâ€™d 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2.5 acres, nice deck w/ hot tub. Avail SeptMay, $1500 + hydro (incls wiďŹ & basic cable). (778)321-4399 OCEANFRONT, 4bed, 4bath home for rent Oct. 1-Feb 28, $1500/m plus utilities. Visit: www.georgiabeachhouse.ca and call 905-335-2378 wonâ€™t last! PARKSVILLE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. 5 applâ€™s, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Oct. 1. (250)752-9807. PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow. All hrdwd ďŹ‚rs, nice view of pond off deck. N/S. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1300/mo. Call (250)586-1100. PARKSVILLE, 3 Bdrm,Good neighbourhood, near downtown, being renoâ€™d & avail. Sept. 15. $1100 p/m negotiable.N/S. Call Murray 250248-0132 / 250-228-2834 or Larry 250-586-1561 PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, NS, NP, $1400. Avail Nov. 1st. (403)278-6857 QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage on acreage w/20 x 40 workshop (optional). Fully fenced, w/d, f/s, d/w, pellet stove, + util. $1700-$1200/mo Call 250-752-3138. Avail Oct 1 QUALICUM BEACH: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, close to town, large deck & family room, NS/NP, $1350/mo incldâ€™s hydro, security chq reqâ€™d. Avail Sept. 15, (250)752-0424. QUALICUM BEACHlarge 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Available now. 250-752-4258.

PARKSVILLE GOLF Course. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Large, bright, furnished/equipped.Priv. entr. $1000. Inclds utils, wireless, satellite NS/NP. 250-954-2118 PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Inclâ€™s WD, FS, avail now. $850/mo. 250-746-5094

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DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5â€™ x 10â€™ units $36/mo. incl tax. DOUBLE CAR Garage (22â€™x21â€™) for $200/m. Call 905335-2378 www.georiabeachhouse.ca PARKSVILLE, double garage, will ďŹ t cars, small boat or/? $175/mo. Oct 1. (250)7465094 SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â€™ or 40â€™. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER 14A-1010 SHEARME Road Coombs- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com PARKSVILLE- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1000sq ft, own entry & W/D, private covered patio, fenced large yard, pets ok. $1000 inclds utils. Call (250)9475426, (250)-947-5638. QUALICUM BEACH - Lovely furnâ€™d 1 bdrm suite, $700 mo utils inclâ€™d. Avail Oct. 1st. NO Pets, Smokers or Partiers! Call 250-752-4842.

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From the what-doesn’t-kill-you-makes-you-stronger files comes word Ballenas Secondary School’s football teams are both heading into their regular season home openers this week hungry for a win after being served another slice of humble pie by AAA counterparts. In West Van on Saturday as part of a B.C. High School Football doubleheader against the hometown Highlanders, the JV Whalers came up short 21-14 and the seniors lost 24-21 in another hard-played game. “We played a lot better,” JV Whalers’ co-coach Jim Lynch said of his squad’s effort. The Highlanders opened the scoring and Ballenas answered to take an 8-6 lead, but the hosts struck late in the second quarter for a 14-8 lead at the half. Coltin Laplant led the charge for the junior Whalers with two touchdowns on the ground - the last one on the last play of the game from six yards out - and he also led the team in tackles at middle linebacker. Nick Cessford also earned extra props from his coach for his play at defensive end and left offensive tackle. “We had a lot of kids that played well, and a few new players too,” said Lynch. IN VARSITY ACTION, the senior Whalers took a 14-0 lead over the Highlanders on Saturday behind the passing of QB Liam O’Brien, who ran the ball in for two TDs. West Van countered with two TDs through the air for a 14-14 tie at the half. O’Brien plunged across the goal line for his third on the day to give Ballenas the lead back, but West Van kicked a field goal after a blocked punt to cut it to 21-17, and with four minutes remaining Highlanders broke a long TD run to take a 24-21 lead. According to Whalers’ head coach Jeremy Conn, O’Brien threw for 169 yards and completed a two-point convert to wideout Dallas Towle. Towle led the Whalers with five catches for 83 yards while adding another 50 yards on kick returns and picking up an interception on defence. Wide-out Scott Childs had eighth catches for 79 yards. O’Brien was also impressive on defence with two interceptions and several knock-down passes; inside linebackers Adam Droog and Matt Leonard led the D

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Ballenas Secondary School’s two football teams are in action this week for their BC High School Football regular season home openers.

with ﬁve tackles apiece. “I was really happy with the intensity the kids came out with in the 1st quarter as we really clicking,” said coach Conn. “But then we gave up two big plays and you could feel the loss of energy. At halftime we regrouped and had a good start, but when you have a blocked punt and a punt return for a TD it’s hard to win those close games. Overall I am happy that we are getting better, but we still need to ﬁnd a way to play four quarters,” he surmised. The JV’s home opener goes Wednesday (Sept. 19) when they host Mark Isfeld Ice from Courtenay in a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. The Seniors host the Windsor Dukes on Saturday for their 2012 AA Western Conference home opener. Kickoff is 1 p.m.

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Two games with similar story lines resulted in back-to-back losses for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals over the weekend, as the locals surrendered seven goals in two bad periods in VIJHL action. The tenacity that’s become the calling card of this year’s squad was evident again, but with a half dozen players out of the lineup due to sickness or injury, “it’s tough sluggin’ right now,” said Generals’ first year GM and head coach Brent Demerais. “But we’ll be fine. The work ethic is there - just a few little mistakes here and there that we’re making, but that’s understandable. At home Saturday evening in front of an announced crowd of 276, the Generals came out hard, challenged the Victoria Cougars’ goalkeeper early and had them hemmed in deep, but it was the visitors who prevailed 6-2. Third year Gen Cam McCarrick, scored unassisted at 10:04 of the first to knot the game 1-1. A hard-nosed power

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Geneals forward Cam McCarrick goes hard to the net during the Generals’ 6-2 loss to the Victoria Cougars at Oceanside Place Saturday night.

forward from Port Hardy, the 20-year-old leads the team in scoring with three goals in ﬁve games heading into week three of the VIJHL. “He’s not afraid to go into the greasy areas,” said Demerais. “He can handle himself and he’s the kind of guy you

want in the lineup. He gets things going with some hits, and he can score goals. He’s a leader on our team, and he’s one of those guys I like watch. His work ethic is unreal - he leads by example, and the same thing in the dressing room too. Great kid.”

The Cougars scored the only goal of the second stanza at 17:26 to take a 2-1 lead into the break, then struck for four goals in the third before Will McNamara manufactured the mean-nothing marker with 51 seconds remaining. Victoria outshot the Generals 7-6, 1511, 17-5 by period for a 39-22 edge on the night. Oceanside was 0-for-2 on the PP, Victoria 2-for-6. Joshua Alalouf from Delta was in net for Oceanside. On Friday night, three goals in the second period cost the Generals in a 7-4 loss in Saanich. Too early to press the panic button after only one win in the first five games? “It’s way too early. We got a good young squad here,” said Demerais. “We just have to do what we have to do to get through this rough patch right now, but the guys are really positive - they know the wins are gonna come.” The Generals are in Nanaimo Thursday night for their first-ever regular season meeting with the Nanaimo Buccaneers, and travel to Mill Bay Saturday night to take on the Kerry Park Islanders.

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The Storm are on the road Saturday against Courtenay. IN U17 Boys Upper Island Gold Division action, Harbour City FC, which has ďŹ ve local players in the lineup, battled a very strong Campbell River squad to a nil-nil draw on Saturday. â€œI think both teams neutralized each other, said Gayton, who is also an assistant coach with that team. â€œThere werenâ€™t many scoring chances.â€? The tie puts HCFC at 1-0-1. NEXT UP: Harbour City United gets a much needed bye this week. HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Kwalikum Secondary Schoolâ€™s Jr. Boys team took part in the Carihi Icebreaker Tournament in Campbell River last Friday. â€œThree games in one day . . we ended up 1-11,â€? said Gayton, who is head coach of the team, adding: â€œwe took all 23 players that tried out (up to Campbell River), and you know thereâ€™s lot of work to do in several areas, but there were some real bright spots out there.â€? KSS hosts the Whalers from BSS in Jr. Boys soccer action Friday at 3:45 p.m. at Kwalikum ďŹ eld for their ďŹ rst preseason friendly in quite a while. The Senior boys kick off their season early next week.

Golf for a good cause Sept. 29 at Fairwinds Steve Phillips is the winner of the early bird draw for the Nanoose Community Services (NCS) third annual Thanks for Giving Golf Tournament. Phillips won his entry fee for the tournament that will be

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The town of Qualicum Beach she says is also working on getting in on the action. In the meantime, a new generation of players are being introduced to the game in high schools throughout BC. Pickle-ball she points out “is the fastest growing game in North America and it’s part of their curriculum now at BSS and KSS and it’s in all of the high schools up island and down island . . . and Nanaimo has a very large group.” Gereth and Gordon have been playing pickle-ball for three years - pickle-ball is played in the B.C. Games, at tournaments across Canada and the USA and locally in Nanaimo. The court size is similar to a doubles badminton court (20x44 feet) and employs a paddle similar to ping pong. The ball is like a whifﬂe ball, and games are singles or doubles. It’s a game for all ages. “Anyone who has played a racquet sport in the past would be able to learn easily,” says Gereth, adding: “we will continue to play outdoors at the community park tennis courts (weather permitting) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9 a.m. start). For anyone interested in trying their hand at the game, PGOSA has a free pickle-ball drop-in on Wednesday evenings at Ballenas.”

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Itâ€™s crunch time for the McMillan Arts Centre. In an effort to keep the doors to the iconic Parksville facility open, board members have come up with a number of new programs aimed at appealing to a broad range of community members. Resident musician Kerri Brown helped bring much of the music programming to fruition, including the MACoustic Folk Club, which will happen on the third Friday of every month at the MAC. This event will host open-mic performers, followed by a feature act, all for $5. Sept. 21 Celtic roots music group Skewlines will be the feature act, of which Brown is a part of. This four-piece acoustic group plays mostly original Celtic tunes on a multitude of instruments, throwing in the occasional Greek, Turkish or Scandinavian folk tune. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 and there will be a break for coffee and snacks. On the second Friday of every month, the MAC will host a ďŹ lm night, starting Oct. 14. I Heart Doomsday will be the ďŹ rst screening, a ďŹ lm that did well on the festival circuit, Brown said, produced

by Eric Amber. A reception will take place on the ďŹ rst Friday of each month at the MAC, with wine and cheese, each one kicking off a new exhibition of visual art. Currently One World, Two Views is being exhibited with abstract work by Deborah Sears and realism by Carol Hillard, as well as photography of French Creek Harbour by Rick Marotz, running to Sept.29. The fourth Friday of each month a casino night is being planned stay tuned for more details on this event. An intimate and interactive music series is also in the works, where acclaimed performers set to play at the Errington Hall will perform a casual show and be interviewed by host David Malek. The ďŹ rst of this series starts Oct. 27 with Paul Pigat from Cousin Harley Band. Music classes are also starting up at the MAC, the ďŹ rst of which is a childrenâ€™s choir beginning Sept.19 and running Wednesdays. A preschool music program begins Sept. 20 and runs Thursdays. Adult group classes for beginner ukulele and guitar begin Oct.10. See MORE PROGRAMS, page A6 LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO

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Children can learn to sing among friends in Parksville, thanks to a new children’s choir at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) taught by a well-known chorister and singer. Rosemary Lindsay said she began singing in a choir herself at the age of eight and it was a life-changing experience that helped her come out of her shell. Lindsay has been teaching voice lessons for almost 30 years and although children enjoy one-on-one sessions, many thrive in group singing. “[The children] enjoy it but I think there’s something about the community of singing with other kids too,” she said. “It becomes a lifelong passion if you can get in young enough.” Also being a yoga teacher, Lindsay said she “comes at singing with the whole body,” and the course will involve some fun, physical activity. A short set of songs will be prepared during the12-week course for a year-end performance. Supporting the MAC is also important to Lindsay and utilizing the amazing space available there, she said. The choir is open to youngsters aged 7-14 and begins tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept.19.

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The Parksville Downtown Business Association is looking for tourists on Vancouver Island to come and enjoy the “Parksville downtown, for every season, for every reason,” according to an ad running on CTV Vancouver Island.

The spot is running through September and October and will run again in March and April to encourage more visitors during the slower “shoulder” seasons, reports PDBA executive director Pamela Bottomley.

More programs coming to MAC continued from page B1

Other programs on the horizon include West African storytelling and music, a piano-playing 12-hour “pianothon” fundraiser for the MAC, all-age art classes and Wednesday evening dance classes.

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called a Rastafarian goes to Dublin, that kind of stuff,” explained Prevedoros. Prevedoros and Joy have been playing together for about 30 years, and the group of three joined forces about five years ago. Separately, the musicians have released their own albums and have received nominations for Junos and Western Canadian Music Awards. Together, their self-titled debut album was released last year. Prevedoros, who lived on Galiano Island for 35 years but has recently moved to Saanich, said the trio has never been to Errington, but have heard good things about the hall.

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Juno-nominated musicians combined to release album last year LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com With more than 100 years of performing experience between them, Three Worlds is a masterful group of musicians who bring distinct sounds from three areas of the world together. They’ll bring those sounds to the Errington Hall this Saturday, Sept. 22. Brad Prevedoros plays latin-influenced guitar with some jazz elements. Greg Joy brings Celtic-folk sounds on the hammered dulcimer, flute and guitar, while Niel Golden plays Asian-inspired music and is a wizard on the tabla (Indian hand drums). “We have one tune that’s

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And with fun being the main goal, the trio is sure to fit in. “We have a lot of fun,” he said. “We really enjoy playing together because we’ve all been playing for a long time. So we just all enjoy ourselves no matter what.” The concert starts at 8 p.m.Tickets are $20 from the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. Under 12s pay $5, and children under five years old are free. For more information on the event, visit www.erringtonhall.bc.ca. For more on Brad Prevedoros and Three Worlds, visit www.manzanitaproductions. com.

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“I discovered I’m forgetting the songs that are part of my childhood.” Bernard began organizing the group called Nous Chantons four years ago, and today there is an active group of about 14 ladies, although it’s not limited to females. The group is open to anyone who has a passion for singing and can understand the French language, Bernard said. Cur-

rently the group is made up of Francophones from New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and B.C., as well as some Anglophones who speak French. The group has more than 500 songs in their repertoire, including songs from Quebec and France, as well as international songs, folk, country, kids songs and Christmas songs. Although right now they

do not do any public performances, Bernard said in the future they would like to sing in seniors’ homes. But for now, she said, they sing for the “pure pleasure of singing in French.” “It’s so fulfilling for your heart and [it connects] you to your roots.” Nous Chantons gathers Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 at various locations. For more info or to join call Suzanne at 250-248-8714.

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