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STILWELL WINS BY 3,500 VOTES
Liberals defy polls Paralympian says issues around economy ruled JOHN HARDING
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MLA-elect Michelle Stilwell said she knows what the people of Parksville Qualicum Beach were telling her when they overwhelmingly chose her Tuesday night to be their representative in Victoria. Stilwell, an international Paralympics track star, won the constituency with 13,405 votes, more than 3,500 votes ahead of her closest competitor, former Qualicum Beach town councillor Barry Avis of the NDP. B.C. Conservative candidate David Coupland was third with 3,451 votes. After her victory speech at 10 p.m. Tuesday in front of 100 happy Liberals at her Parksville campaign headquarters, Stilwell was asked what message she thought voters gave her when they sent her to Victoria with such a decisive victory. “I believe it’s a clear message that the economy is what’s important,” Stilwell said between hugs with supporters. “We need a solid economy in order to provide the services and programs that we all depend on — that’s how the revenue is generated.” Stilwell was asked if she could compare the campaign to the rigours of elite athletics. “You put a plan into place and you try to execute the plan the best you can, like in any Olympic race, and that’s exactly what I did in this campaign.” Provincially, the B.C. Liberals won a majority government, a shock to many who read recent polls which had the NDP up by as many as nine percentage points. Stilwell said her first priority as MLA is to “get to know all those amazing people who were elected today and start working with open communication and a clear vision for this province.”
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MLA-elect Michelle Stilwell celebrated her victory Tuesday night at her campaign headquarters in Parksville with 100 happy B.C. Liberal supporters, including her husband Mark and son Kai. More election coverage, pages 4, 6, 7 and 9.
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Scott Fraser, the incumbent NDP MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim, has won the battle for his seat. But his party has lost the war in the provincial election with the election of a Liberal majority government on Tuesday. Fraser took the riding with 9,829 votes. Liberal candidate Darren DeLuca had 5,981, and BC Conservative candidate Enid Mary Sangster-Kelly earned 1,377 votes.
Officials reported an overall B.C. voter turnout at 48 per cent. “I’m grateful for . . . a resounding endorsement from the voters of Alberni-Pacific Rim,” Fraser said. “Darren put up a good fight and I always expect a fight.” Fraser circulated about the room at the Steelworkers Hall on Montrose Street, which was filled with a who’swho from Port Alberni labour: Steelworkers, ADTU, district labour council and others. See RAVEN BEARS WATCHING, page A7
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“Michelle Stilwell is who she is when you meet here and she will be the same person five years from now,” said Mary Brouilette, a Qualicum Beach town councillor who volunteered with Stilwell’s campaign. “I think we are very lucky.” “It’s a great night for Liberals,” said long-time local Liberal Keith Anderson. “I think she’s going to be a great MLA. She’s bright, concientious, hard-working, she has perserverence.” Two-term Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon said the campaign was more about the party leaders Clark and the NDP’s Adrian Dix than it was local issues. “There’s no question in a campaign like this with two new leaders it became a choice between the two leaders,” said Cantelon, who stepped away from politics earlier this year, opening the door for Stilwell. “He (Dix) didn’t look like he had the royal jelly. He was wishy-washy and people saw through that. He had no clear vision.”
Michelle Stilwell’s supporters were heaping praise on their victorious candidate and their party’s leader Tuesday night as election results poured into Parksville. After she thanked her campaign team, Stilwell also spoke about the confidence that’s been shown to her by the voters of Parksville Qualicum Beach. “It’s so gratifying and I have so much gratitude for the people of this community who believed in me and what I can do for them,” she told The NEWS. While the TV cameras showed an empty Vancouver hall where the NDP victory party was planned, local Liberals were waiting for Premier Christy Clark’s speech and talking about their new MLA.
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Former Parksville Qualicum Beach B.C. Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon, who retired from provincial politics this year after serving two terms as this region’s representative to Victoria, said he was pleased with the big victories by both Stilwell and his party. “I couldn’t be happier,” said Cantelon. “Michelle speaks from the heart and she will represent from the heart.” Cantelon was also asked what message he believed the people of Parksville Qualicum Beach conveyed Tuesday night. “They said we have a rising star and they do have a rising star in Michelle Stilwell,” said Cantelon.
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After the results became clear Tuesday night, Avis said he was at a loss to explain what had just transpired. “I don’t know what happened,” said Avis. “We spoke to the key issues. We ran in my mind — not just here in this constituency, but province wide — a very positive campaign and tried to speak to the issues.” Coupland certainly didn’t endorse the decision of voters. “The people of B.C. aren’t ready for better government yet,” said the B.C. Conservative candidate who has been mentioned in discussions related to the leadership of his party. “People are just going from bad government to bad government.”
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region ScottiSh invader can be beaten
The doom of broom If enough people get involved in broom eradication it’s possible to knock it back as far south of Nanaimo — or even farther, says Broom Busters head Joanne Sales NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com
Joanne Sales doesn’t hold a grudge against Captain Grant, but she does have a beef with Mrs. Muir. Sales, the founder of Broom Busters, said she’s aware that Captain Walter Colquhoun Grant planted the first broom seeds on Vancouver Island in 1851, but she’s confident he didn’t know what he was doing. Anna Muir was the wife of the person who owned Grant’s property after he moved on and when her husband saw how quickly the broom plants were spreading, he began plans to eradicate it. He never did though, because Anna said the yellow blooms reminded her of Scotland. In the 150 years since then, the highly invasive plant has spread unchecked from My passion is forest, farms Sooke to cover and the future, and broom vast areas of cleared land the is against all of those. length of VancouJoanne sales ver Island. That’s a problem — a big one — because broom quickly takes over any open areas, crowding out native plants that are used for forage for the local wildlife. It wasn’t until 2006 that Sales, a blueberry farmer on Grafton Road in Errington, decided to do something about it. “I started cutting broom because I’m a farmer and it was growing way out of control on the farms on either side of us,” she said. “I asked if I could cut the broom and they said yes, so that’s how I started. I never planned to do this. It just happened because there were so many people who felt
so strongly about broom.” Cutting the bright yellow broom can be addictive, she said. “You start going down the road and you say, ‘oh my, look at all that broom. Somebody should cut it down.’” Thanks to a tip from an unnamed railway employee, Sales learned that broom is likely to die if you cut it close to the ground when it’s in full bloom. Sales put an ad in the newspaper and soon found there was an appetite to tackle the growing infestation. Sales went to then-councillor Wendy Maurer in Qualicum Beach and with her aid got the support of the municipality. “They were really supportive,” she said. “They said if we wanted to cut broom we should just cut it and they would pick it up.” With just three companions, Sales got to work, attacking broom patches in the core of Qualicum Beach. “People don’t remember, but there was huge broom on Memorial Avenue,” Sales said. “There’s no sign of it now. It was the same on Rupert and Village Way. We had to use a chainsaw because it was all so big.” With such noticeable results, broom busting started to catch on and more people began to get involved. Many of them joined Broom Busters, the group Sales formed to organize community broom cuts on evenings and weekends during the time the plant is blooming — and therefore vulnerable. “People are really starting to take action,” Sales said. “I’m seeing more and more people out cutting broom. Imagine if everyone did that.”
Gord Almond and David James are two such volunteers. Calling themselves the Doom of Broom, the pair tackle the Scots invader wherever they find it. “It’s instant gratification,” Almond said. “You find a patch, you clear it out and it makes a difference. It’s also fresh air and exercise.” Sales said it’s gratifying to drive down a road to find previously bright yellow areas suddenly back to its original green — and piles of dead broom to show what happened. “We call them broom brownies,” she said, laughing. “That’s when you drive by where someone has been cutting broom and you don’t know who did it.” Although it’s gratifying to see such a wide public buy-in to the broom eradication idea, it has become almost too popular. The Ministry of Transportation, which picks up broom piles outside town boundaries, is overwhelmed. “The Ministry of Transportation’s
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issue is that because of the spread of broom busting, they’ve been getting calls from here, there and everywhere, saying to come and pick up broom,” Sales said. “Now, pickup has to be pre-arranged ahead of time.” The campaign has spread, much like the broom, with groups popping up in Port Alberni, Comox, Lantzville and Parksville. Sales said her focus this season will be at the Parksville interchange at the weigh scales, as well as Alberni Highway. The next community broom cut is slated for Saturday at exit 51. “We made huge progress last year, and we want to complete our work,” she said. For more information about Broom Busters, visit the website at www.broombusters.org or call Sales at 250-752-4816.
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David Coupland’s campaign headquarters in Parksville were quiet as the early results trickled in Tuesday evening and a B.C. Conservative Party breakthrough appeared unlikely. Within an hour, and with only 20 per cent of the polls reporting in the constituency, Coupland made a concession speech. “The people of B.C. aren’t ready for better government yet,” said Coupland. “People are just going from bad government to bad government.” He thanked his campaign workers and family for their support and turned to the bigger picture, framing the election as a good start to the party’s comeback. “We really tried to propose a new way of governing, B.C. needs it. I heard it on the doorstep, every second door — we’re not happy, we need change. Unfortunately they got scared, they backed away from meaningful change.” “David for our next leader!” someone later called from the crowd of about 40 getting a good cheer summing up the mood of optimism for next time. “There’s always next time,” someone else said. “This is a start, I can tell you a lot of people liked it but they got bullied to go back to the old way because bad is better than worse — but I think we need better government in B.C. and we are going to get there one day.” “Our message was we need a fiscally conservative pragmatic party that’s going to govern from the centre and do what’s in the long term interest of British Columbians, not in the special interest of these two governments,” he said, again getting applause from the subdued audience. Later asked about running again, he told The NEWS it’s too early to think about that, he’s taking a few days off before going back to work, but his speech sounded more like a campaign speech than a concession. “We need a government that can restore the public trust, that’s going to be honest, transparent and accountable to British Columbians and one that’s going to allow for MLAs to vote what
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Paying it forward!!
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The photograph captures the celebration of giving and caring that exists in the culture of Qualicum Beach Elementary school.
Scott Fraser and his wife Delores share a kiss Tuesday night after Fraser was re-elected for the NDP in Alberni-Pacific Rim.
For the past few months, students, parents, grandparents and community members have contributed to QBES fundraising/ Paying it forward initiative by helping with the Parent’s Night Out AUCTION and offering support to the kids with their STAR BANK. The star shaped penny banks that were given to each child, who were to independently use their own creativity to thoughtfully raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation, a foundation dedicated to making dreams come true for children with a life-threatening illness. On May 6th 2013 at a celebratory assembly held in honor of our school and towns collective “Paying it Forward” initiative, we were proud to pass on $4669.01 to
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Raven bears watching The Liberal majority shocked Fraser. “I travelled across B.C. and most people said that they were ready for a change,” he said. Fraser said he’ll continue to fight for issues that are pertinent to the Alberni Valley. Raw log exports need to be reduced, and the value of logs has to be increased in relation to jobs, he said. The forest industry needs to be better managed, and the Raven Underground Coal Project bears watching, he added. “Those checks and balances need to be there so we don’t end up losing what we already have.” The NDP may be in opposition again but there’s still an obligation to hold the Liberal government to account, Fraser said. Across town at Liberal headquarters, challenger Darren DeLuca said he gave it his best shot. “I came out of the gate late but we gave it a good run,” DeLuca said. Business types, city councillor Hira Chopra and Federal Conservative MP James Lunney milled about DeLuca’s campaign headquarters on the old Nanaimo Highway. “I was at Liberal offices
here in past elections and we were lucky to get 12 people and a sleepy dog out. Tonight there’s about 100 people here,” DeLuca said. The Liberal platform of jobs and the economy resonated with voters, and a majority government validates their staying power, DeLuca said. “Win or lose, our community is looking for leadership with those issues,” he said. DeLuca spoke often about a Highway 4 connector. The issue is prominent, needed, and is now part of the Valley’s agenda. “No matter who or what party leads, the people want someone who can get that done,” DeLuca said. B.C. Conservative candidate Sangster-Kelly was asked by The Parksville Qualicum Beach News what message she heard from the result of the vote Tuesday night. “They gave the message they never met me,” Sangster-Kelly said Wednesday morning. “It was a huge riding and we had a very small team. I knew it was a crap shoot but it was an amazing experience. The fact I didn’t win — no big deal for me.”
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What started out as a positive, upbeat evening for Parksville-Qualicum NDP supporters at the Quality Resort Bayside Tuesday night quickly turned sour as the results of the provincial election started to trickle in. The shock of seeing their candidate, Barry Avis, begin to see-saw and then trail B.C. Liberal Michelle Stilwell was mirrored by the province-wide tally that saw the governing Liberals start the evening in the lead and never look back. As the television report declared a victory for the Liberals, NDP constituency association president Paul Kyba expressed disbelief. “I would be shocked (if it were true)” he said. “We don’t know where those returns are coming from.” In a small act of defiance, party
member Dana MacComber wrote “Remember Dewey” on the tally sheet, reminding supporters of the famous incident when the Chicago Tribune newspaper declared Thomas Dewey the victor over Harry Trueman in the 1948 U.S. presidential election. However, as Stilwell’s lead lengthened, Kyba, MacComber and the rest of the approximately 75 NDP supporters were forced to admit the cause was lost, both locally and provincially. Avis, who watched much of the coverage at home with wife Hillary, arrived once the results were clear — to hugs and applause from his supporters. “For a year and a half we fought an excellent campaign,” Avis said in his concession speech. “I’m so proud of all of you. We were straight up front, we were totally positive and didn’t run a negative campaign in any way. I’m proud of that.” In an interview however, Avis conceded that this positive campaign may have been at least a factor in both his loss and the loss for his party. “I don’t know what happened,”
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n his concession speech Tuesday night, NDP Leader Adrian Dix urged supporters to accept the results of the provincial election, to respect the fact election day is all about the voters. We could not agree more. In light of the results Tuesday, we believe there are some clear facts the people of B.C. and Parksville Qualicum Beach should strongly consider accepting, if they have not already: • A clear majority of British Columbians, and even more so in Parksville Qualicum Beach, believe in a free enterprise model of governance. Full stop. • Premier Christy Clark’s position at the national table, especially when it comes to dealing with Alberta, has been strengthened, and that is a good thing for British Columbians. A lame duck, weak-mandate premier, regardless of political stripe, would have less bargaining power during all meetings related to important interprovincial issues. • We would not want to be a salesperson for a polling company today. • British Columbians believe resource extraction, and the jobs that go with it, are important for the future of the province. • Despite our pleas during the campaign, local issues were not going to get any attention, and did not, in the Parksville Qualicum Beach constituency. Sometimes, no matter how much a newspaper wants to focus on what tangible benefits could come from the election of a party or candidate, it’s more about broader, provincial issues. • Safe, say-nothing, do-nothing, sit-back-and-enjoy-your-lead strategies are bad. Ask Dix. Or the Toronto Maple Leafs. • Michelle Stilwell is a winner, no matter what she pursues. • This government has a clear mandate from the people of the province. We look forward to what this Liberal victory will mean for B.C., and we endeavour to keep tabs on what the governing party does in relation to what it promised. And we are hopeful both the Liberals and Stilwell can bring this home a little more than they did during the campaign and better explain how the tax dollars shovelled to Victoria by the people of this region will be used in Parksville Qualicum Beach. — Editorial by John Harding
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“He (Dix) didn’t look like he had the royal jelly.”
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The more things change, the more they stay the same in Qualicum Beach. The council continues to operate in a secretive, controlling, adversarial and autocratic style. Last week, it gave third reading by 3-2 votes to a proposed $10-$20 million, five-storey condominium development next to the town hall, less than a month after the project was made public and received first reading. Many questions were asked and significant concerns were expressed by those who spoke at the packed meeting at the Civic Centre. Members of council sat back silently. Yet this was the first and only opportunity for the public to express it’s views regarding one of the largest developments since the town’ incorporation 70 years ago. There is something terribly wrong with the town’s planning and public consultation process. Why the unseemly haste? Why was there no opportunity for public meetings and interactive discussions during the weeks that preceded third reading by the council? The many individuals who spoke last week did not behave like anti-development activists. They were exercising their democratic rights as residents and taxpayers. They asked good questions and wanted meaningful and timely input in the future development of their community. Yet they were given the mushroom treatment. My own experience is that good governance in today’s world is collaborative, not adversarial. Collaborative government takes as a starting point that working together in an open and transparent manner creates a
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more effective and lasting solution, it ensures that all the realities of the situation are considered and discussed and that decisions are not made in a vacuum. From the outset, all with a stake are involved in authentic ways, all have a role in the final agreement. This is what democratic and collaborative government is all about. The general impression conveyed by the council is that it does not care what the public thinks. For example, there is nothing on the town website about the proposal. This is the year 2013, unbelievable! Jean T. Fournier Qualicum Beach
PoPcorn indeed I was astounded, at first, at the letter “Bring Popcorn” until I read the author and company, Marine Harvest, which is a Norwegian company with head offices in Norway. Ninety-two per cent of fish farms are Norwegian owned. I’m sure the letter writer’s masters in Norway were happy to see his letter. His quote from the Cohen Commission is meant to mislead anyone — in the quote I just read, Justice Cohen said “I therefore conclude that the potential harm posed to Fraser River sockeye salmon from salmon farms is serious or irreversible. Disease transfer occurs between wild and farmed fish.” I think that we all should watch the film at http://www.farmedanddangerous.org/ solutions/industry-reform/about-the-industry and please bring a box of Kleenex instead of popcorn.
This letter is in response to Tony Markle’s letter in the May 7 edition of The NEWS (‘Birds kill birds’). While he’s right that birds of prey kill other animals, including birds. The difference between native birds of prey and domestic and feral cats is that the cats were not native to North America but to Europe, Asia, and Africa. North American birds evolved over the millennia to deal with native predators, not with introduced cats. In addition to natural threats, such as forest fires and birds of prey, native birds are subjected to a number of additional, human-caused gauntlets. For example, windows kill an estimated 300 million birds each year, communication towers seven million, high tension power lines 174 million, cars 60 million and poisons 72 million. But, according to a recent study in the journal Nature Communications, the ‘winner’ has to be house cats and feral cats, which kill 1.4-3.7 billion birds a year in the U.S. alone. All these impacts are affecting songbird populations. Here in B.C., over the 20-year period 1989‒2009, many of our common songbird populations have declined, including those of the American Goldfinch, American Robin, Barn Swallow, Bewick’s Wren, and Dark-eyed Junco. Rufous Hummingbird populations (not a songbird) have declined by nearly 58 per cent. While we’re not likely to do much about power lines and cars, the impacts to our native birds from cats can be significantly reduced through responsible cat ownership.
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It is good to know that Coun. Dave Willie supports open government for the Qualicum Beach town council (The NEWS, May 9). Transparency and accountability are among the hallmarks of a democratic society and of principled and informed government decision making. His immediate concern appears to be with staff unused sick time. My question is whether his appeal for open government is equally applicable to the Clarion proposal and the speedy, and some would argue, hidden decision-making process which has essentially kept the town’s citizenry on the outside looking in. Regrettably, it was clear at the May 6 public hearing into the Clarion proposal that the views of all those who spoke against, and for, were being presented to a brick wall. There was no opportunity for dialogue with any of the council members. In fact, the great majority (more than three-quarters of the speakers) spoke against the proposal as presented. Significantly, however, no one opposed the development of the site. In other words, there was a high degree of community willingness to find a solution in keeping with the Official Community Plan. Yet were all the councilors listening with an open mind? Apparently not. At the resumed council meeting held immediately after the public hearing, all the amendments brought forward by the mayor and Coun. Scott Tanner were voted down by the other three councillors. Surely if one is in favor of open government and the need for transparency and accountability to the public one should be open to thinking anew when informed by reasonable and community-minded proposals, and ways of proceeding. This is particularly so when a community-based consensus could still be reached about such a key project, with bitter divisiveness being set aside. And surely Bill Katerenchuk, the developer, and Neil Banich, the principal of Wensley Architecture Ltd would want to proceed on a foundation of community goodwill. After all, Wensley’s website states: “We treat new commissions as unique opportunities to create buildings that meet or exceed the expectations of our clients and that give regard to the local community.”
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According to Droog, the epic journey got off to a rough start. He said Berry had a kite issue right away and ended up with a tangled line. Droog explained that the rescue boat attempted to assist Berry but ended up picking him out of the water after tearing his kite in half. On top of that the boat had a motor issue and had to limp back in to French Creek Marina. The other three remaining team members were out on the water and continued on with the mission but Droog observed the wind was too much for Grindl. “He felt overpowered on his 12-meter kite and landed safely at San Pareil in Parksville.” And then there were two. Droog and McDonald along with the remaining chase boat chose to continue the trip across the Strait. Droog recalled that half way across the wind was reaching 35 knots off Lasqueti Island and gusting even higher.
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On a recent challenge to kiteboard from Parksville across the Georgia Straight and back, one kite was shredded, one board was lost and two kiteboarders were overpowered by Mother Nature but the team who make up Kiting For Kids has almost reached their $10,000 goal for BC Children’s Hospital. Four local Vancouver Island men are raising money for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and two of them have proved it is possible to cross the Strait. On April 29 the winds were whipping so the four participants; Ken Droog of Parksville, Dennis McDonald of Parksville, Harold Grindl of Nanoose Bay and Allan Berry of Nanaimo launched from Columbia Beach shortly after 9 a.m. Their destination was Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. Once they arrived they would turn around and head back to Pipers Lagoon in Nanaimo.
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He said with a 10 meter and 11 meter kite on the water and big boards they were certainly overpowered but there was no turning back now. The two landed in Davis Bay three and a half hours later. McDonald admitted he and Droog had more confidence when the two ventured back in to the water and began the trek back across the Strait. “The wind was certainly overpowering at times but began to cooperate a few kilometres off the shore and we knew our trip back was a shorter distance so we felt confident … we made it through the hardest stretch”. The two touched down on the beach about 1 1/2 hours after setting out on the second leg. The total return crossing time was just over five hours and the pair were safe on shore. “We certainly feel we achieved our goal and are very pleased with the results for our first
year,” said Grindl. Berry added, “We will not rest until Harold and I make the return crossing. It just may be in the cards for all four of us to attempt again soon.” As for their honorary team member Sir Richard Branson, probably the world’s most famous kiteboarder, Droog said he hasn’t responded to the e-mails sent by the team about their mission. Droog said it is likely because Branson was busy on April 29. While the kiteboarders were speeding across the ocean, Branson’s commercial spaceline completed the first rocket-powered flight of its space vehicle Space Ship Two that day. Virgin Galactic’s test flight achieved super sonic speed of Mach 1.2 much faster than the Kiting For Kids team so Droog said they understand why Branson hasn’t called.
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MASON, STUART
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IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society. A service will be held at the Church of the Ascension on May 17 at 11:00 a.m.
CAROL LLOYD
In loving memory of
Christian Newland Donkersley July 13, 2001 - May 12, 2007
(October 2, 1943 – May 8, 2013)
We would like to celebrate the life of Carol Lloyd who passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013. She is survived by her loving partner Andy Pedersen, her son David Allan Lloyd (Ann), her daughter Denise Sands (Barry), her grandsons Nathan Bjork, Cory, Logan and Dylan Sands, step daughter Anita (Warren, Taylor and Shawn). Carol was born and grew up in Vancouver B.C. She spent over 35 years calling the Yukon her home until retiring to beautiful Parksville 6 years ago. We would like to thank her doctors Dr. Morrison, Dr. Carr and Dr. Fletcher, as well as the staff at Nanaimo Regional Hospital for their compassionate care. A celebration of life will follow. “Despite your sicknesses on and off over the years, you fought the fight with grace, strength and unrelenting optimism. Thank you Mom for showing us the joy in life. We are all so very proud of you and love you.�
Beryl Hjorleifson August 7, 1933 – May 5, 2013
On May 5th, 2013 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital an angel left this planet surrounded by love. Beryl Anne Hjorleifson was predeceased by Lawrence Brown Tough and Magnus (Mike) Hjorliefson. Loving mother to Deb (Lawrence) and Don (Carline); loving grandmother to Shawn (Hollie), Bryan (Amelia), Ryan, and Christine. She was also blessed with a great grandson, Owen. Beryl was an innovator and pioneer. She worked tirelessly as an executive assistant to the Premier of Manitoba and various Ministries during her thirty year career with the provincial government. Beryl has spent the past few years teaching Reiki and other holistic practices in Palm Desert and Parksville. On behalf of her family, we would like to thank the staff for the amazing and compassionate care she received during her stay in Emergency, and on the 1st and 4th Floor of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honour on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville.
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May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you’ll hear; We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here. You’re deeply missed by your cousins, Sydney, Nash & Peyton
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DEATHS
Thora Elizabeth (Comyn Ching) Butcher
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Please consider a donation in her memory to the BC Cancer Foundation. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca
LOST AND FOUND
QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach
August 27th, 1938 - May 4th, 2013 Thora leaves to mourn, Marshall Hudson Butcher, her beloved husband of 57 years; children, Nancy (Doug) of Tsawwassen, William (Lorraine) of Maple Ridge, and John (Tracy) of Ladner; grandchildren, Connie (Justin), Tami (Jake), Marilyn (James), and Emily; great grandchildren Taylor, Libby and Jayden; and long time friends Ann Sawatsky and Donna and Barry Hope. She was predeceased by her father, John Comyn Ching; mother, Ann Posthuma; stepfather, Ype Postuma; and sister, Barbara Parks. Thora was a long term employee of the Richmond School Board and spent many years as a realtor, also in Richmond. Her main interest and the joy of her life was her family. Thora also enjoyed Highland Games, sewing with her daughter, and wonderful holidays with the love of her life, Marshall. In keeping with Thora’s wishes, there will no service.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
LOST CAT, female torty (black with orange & white). Eaglecrest. (250)752-6056.
WANTED: PARTNER Investor in Distance Learning Institute for Spiritual Degree Courses. Buy in @ $10,000 for 40% ownership. Suits good computer/typing skills as a working partner. Amor 250-228-1469
LOST: SILVER Baby bracelet on May 8th in Parksville. Wrap around style stamped with made in Jamaica.If found, please call 250-248-1443
LOST SINCE March 1st. from Dingo Rd, Coombs. My name is Lexx, I have a tattoo in my right ear with the numbers WC2S, and I am neutered. If you see me, please call: 250248-5095 or the Mid-Isle Veterinary Hospital: 250-752-8969
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toks takes on the North Delta Blue Jays at Springwood Park’s Rotary Field. There are two games slated for 3 p.m., and the hometown Royals open against the Dawgs at 6 p.m. at Inouye-Wallace Field while Vancouver plays Whalley at Rotary. The Royals are back at it at 10 a.m. Saturday against the Blue Jays, with the remaining schedule to be determined after that, with games slated for 12:30, 3, and 5:30 p.m. Games go Sunday at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m., and on Monday there are two semifinal games at 10 a.m., with the championship game slated for 12:30 p.m. and the third/fourth game to start at noon.
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Batters up! A reminder to local fans of the grand old game, that Springwood Park will be baseball central once again this weekend as nine teams take to the fields for the 19th annual B.C.’s Best Tournament. This year’s tournament will feature three pools of three teams — the host Quality Foods Royals and seven other BCPBL squads as well as the Okotoks Dawgs from Alberta. A big tourney to be sure which draws MLB and college scouts, there are currently 10 Major League players who have participated in the B.C.’s Best including the Royals’ own Taylor Green now a third baseman with the Milwaukee Brewers. In years past, the tournament has also hosted squads from the U.S. and France, and in a special ceremony held as part of the 2008 tournament, the Royals’ home field up at Springwood Park was officially renamed Inouye-Wallace Field in recognition of retired local principal Clyde Inouye and the team’s long-serving skipper Dave Wallace, who have been part of the BCPBL (considered one of the best high school aged leagues on the planet), since it first surfaced as the Island Premier Baseball League back in 1996. The home town Royals won the tournament for the first time in 2011, and the Abbotsford Cardinals, who won it last
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The Whalley Chiefs’ six-foot-six-inch pitcher/outfielder Adam Loewen, seen here at Springwood Park at the B.C.’s Best signing baseballs for young players in 2002, would go on to become the highest Canadian player ever selected in the MLB entry draft when he was taken fourth overall and signed by the Baltimore Orioles a few months after this photo was taken.
year, will not be in the mix. There is a full concession on site, and the local Shriners will be back serving up their scrumptious pancake breakfast on Sunday from 7:30-11 a.m.
GAMES ON: The tournament opens Friday at 12:30 p.m. with two games — the Nanaimo Pirates play the Victoria Mariners at Inouye-Wallace Field, and at 1 p.m. Oka-
B.C.’S BEST facts and highlights: Estimated number of players who have participated: 1,800 Estimated contribution to the Parksville economy over 17 years: over $2.5 million Estimated number of participants who have gone on to play baseball at college, university or professionally: 1,000 Largest crowd attracted was in a 2002 game featuring soon to be first round draft pick (fourth overall) Adam Loewen of the Whalley (Fraser Valley) Chiefs. Jeff Francis (2002 first round draft pick, ninth overall) threw a perfect game in the 1999 tournament.
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Kwalikum Secondary School’s golf team took to the greens at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach Wednesday, gunning for its third straight Island title. Final scores from the provincial qualifier were unavailable at press time, but worth noting is that the Kondors were coming off another tournament win (their fourth first place finish in six tournaments so far this year) — this one an eight-team open at ‘the Glen May 8. The Kondors clinched the 18-hole tourney with a
team total 297. Kwalikum’s Santiago Bouyra led the field with a stellar four-under par 68 in that one, which included eagles on holes one and nine. “That’s some good golf,” KSS teacher/coach Butch Gayton said after, making the point “and we were playing from the blues (tees) which were well back.” Rounding out the win for KSS were Scott Austin (75); Blair Stewart (76) and Masato Wilson (78). The Stags from Shawnigan Lake finished second at
324, and Highlands’ Raiders third at 326. On Monday four members of Gayton’s team squared off over 18 holes vying for the final two spots on the team of five that will represent KSS at the Island Championships. The tournament features a field of eight teams with the top two teams moving on to the B.C.’s at Arbutus Ridge in Cobble Hill May 26-28. Check out The NEWS’ recap of the Island finals Tuesday.
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“He dominated both his matches,” said Fee. “It wasn’t even close.” Also earning props for their efforts were the brother sister duo of Alexander Marshall, 11, and Rebecca Marshall, 13. Both were competing as blue belts, and both bagged double gold with first place finishes in their poomse and sparring events. “We had almost a hundred competitors from both our Parksville and Qualicum schools come out and compete, and all the kids did really well,” said Fee, adding “some were a little nervous because it was their first time, but it’s all about gaining experience and having fun.” “That’s why we’re doing it, so they can learn,” he said, adding “every student who signed up participated and did their best, and that’s an accomplishment.” “One of our big goals for this event is to develop our local athletes at the grassroots level, and the other is to develop our local referees and officials, which as also a big part of this, so the quality of the event is improving as the quality of the officiating improves.” PTA, he points out, currently lists four provincial level referees and several more in training.
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One of Parksville’s most iconic buildings is celebrating 100 years in the community, and events recognizing all that the building has been, begin on May 28. “We decided May, June would be [the time] to really celebrate the centennial,” said Dave Wright, office administrator with the Oceanside Community Arts Council, which operates the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC). The McMillan Arts Centre building was completed in 1913 and in 1914 it opened its doors as the Parksville Elementary School. A number of people in the community who attended the school have come together to help bring three centennial exhibitions to life, including one called School Pictures. The arts centre was a school from 1914 to 1976 and over 200 hundred photographs have been collected from about 100 people who were connected to the school during that time. There will also be an exhibition called Painting Parksville’s Past, surrounding the MAC’s Wednesday Painting group and some archival photographs found at the Parksville Museum (at Craig Heritage Park). “They chose a photo and they are interpreting them,” said OCAC director and member of the painter’s group, Geri Rea. “Most of us did them in sepia colours and tones, and they should be of interest.” The third centennial exhibition is called Building History which includes scrapbooks and memorabilia from the building’s past. All three of these exhibitions run from May 28 to June 22. A reception to kick off the centennial exhibitions takes place at the MAC Friday, May 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be cheese and wine, and everyone is welcome to attend. On June 12 an Alumni Tea will take place for people who have used the historic building, whether they attended the school, the dance school that followed, or were involved with the arts centre. Reservations are necessary for this event, which will also feature old-fashioned songs sung by the Grade 2/3 class at the current Parksville Elementary School. "We're hoping some of the alumni will speak to the group about their connection with the building,” said
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Wright. The guest of honour at that event will be a local centenarian, who turns 100 this year. The event takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. A Heritage Fun Day will take place June 15 for families where old-style games will be played, a mock classroom will be set up, and historical demonstrations will be going on. Vintage cars will also be on site at the event, which runs from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. A number of music concerts will also mark the 100th birthday of the building. A Century of Music will feature a variety of old and modern music on two dates, June 7 and 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. both days. The first concert will cover music from the first half of the century, with ragtime and dixieland numbers, while the second will cover rock n’ roll and
other modern day music. The concert is being organized by vice president of the OCAC and musician Dave Klinger and will feature other local musicians. The cost will be $10 at the door. June 14 at the MAC’s Blues Cabaret, Blue Python will perform a centennial-themed show from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and admission will be $10 at the door. On June 21 a Centennial MACoustic Folk night will take place featuring former school pupils, including Gerry Barnum. This happens from 7:30-10 p.m. and tickets will be $5 at the door. Following the renovations currently happening at the MAC, there will be another celebration in about six months time. Stay tuned for more fun. Check the MAC’s website for complete listings, times and costs at www. mcmillanartscentre.com or call 250-248-8185.
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The last play she directed for Echo Players was a sold-out success, and her current endeavour is shaping up to rival that production. “It’s a very cleverly constructed masterpiece,” said Eileen Pope, describing Arsenic and Old Lace, which she’s directing at the Village Theatre, opening May 23. With a fantastic cast and a very funny script, it may well show the same success as The Mousetrap, which she directed in 2010. Pope hails from the South of England, where she joined a theatre group on impulse shortly after her first son was born. When she and her husband came to the area in the mid ‘70s they watched an Echo Players production at the Errington Hall and the rest is history. “We went and watched it and I thought it was wonderful so we rushed backstage afterwards and I said I wanted to join,” she said. “And then I got really involved in the theatre group here.” The first play Pope directed was on the Village Theatre stage, shortly after it was constructed back in the ’70s, and she’s been direct-
ing for Echo Players ever since. Arsenic and Old Lace is a story about two little old ladies living in Brooklyn, who develop a hobby of poisoning old men. It’s very funny, Pope explained, with a variety of hilarious characters who are all mad. Pope’s husband has a small role in the play as well as her son. The play was written by Joseph Kesselring in 1939, and was his biggest success. It was made into a film, released in 1944, starring Cary Grant. Those looking for a good laugh won’t want to miss the show, Pope said. “The people that come and see this are folks who want to go out and have a relaxing evening and leave all their worries at home and have a good laugh,” she said. The play runs May 23 to June 9 in Qualicum Beach. Tickets for the show are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Stop by the box office during office hours at 110 West 2nd Ave, call 250-752-3522 or email info@echoplayers.ca. Visit www.echoplayers.ca for more information.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
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7:30-10pm. Old Time Fiddle music and lively company. Non-alcoholic refreshments are provided. $2.50 snack included. Info: Nell at 250752-4185. 211 Fern Rd West, QB
DOUBLE TROUBLE DUO 7pm Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qual. Beach
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
2-4pm. Parksville Civic Centre, 100 Jensen, Rm 100
BSS pROm/DRY GRAD 2013 UpDATE 7pm. Ballenas Senior Secondary.
FRI. May 17 VINCE VACCARO IN CONCERT
8pm. www.erringtonhall. bc.ca/events.htm. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd.
mOVEmENT & mUSE Helix Dance Theatre featuring Ryan McMahon. Whalebone Theatre at Ballenas SS, 135 Pym St, Parksville, 7:30pm.
mUSIC TRIVIA 7pm, Shady Rest www.shadyrest.ca
JAm! WITH SUmmIT SOUND GUITAR
7pm Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qual. Beach
COOmBS COUNTRY OpERA 7pm. Country jam. Coombs Community Organization Rodeo Grounds Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy.
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7:30-9:30pm, (of Annie Lou, a Canadian Folk Award nominee) $5 p.p. at the door. McMillan Arts Centre
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Errington Hall. 8pm, 1390 Errington Road Montreal born Vince Vaccaro has been calling the Canadian West Coast home for more than half his life. Find more on Vince at www.vincevaccaro.com Tickets are $15 from Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach or the Errington General Store. Coffee & refreshments
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1-4pm. Great musicians. Local produce, craft vendors, Something for everyone. 7113 Lantzville Rd.
1-5pm. What’s the Moon got to do with it? Understanding your moon cycle, understanding yourself. $45 at the Akasha House, 233, Kenmuir Road, QB. Info: Info: Melanie Young, theakashahouse@ gmail.com, (250) 947-5147
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TImBERLINE DANCE 7:30-10:30pm. Parksville Legion, 146 W Hirst St.
THU. May 23 ARSENIC & OLD LACE
ECHO Players presents. Wed-Sat 7:30; Sunday matinee 2pm. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Ave, QB www.echoplayers.ca
Coombs Country Opera Good Old Time Western Music 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH, Sept. to May, 7pm (Coombs time!) at the CHRCO Rodeo Grounds
MON. May 20 OpEN mIC NIGHT 7-10pm, Shady Rest www.shadyrest.ca
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7-9pm, Theresa Sokyrka CD release—pop-jazz-folk-with Spanish flamenco influences. $13, Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni
TUE. May 21 AGm
6-8pm, The Oceanside Community Arts Council Annual General Meeting at the McMillan Arts Centre
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4301 Eva Rd., Bowser
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$339,900
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861 Glenhale Cres., French Creek
P3
$425,000
Saturday
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Celia Myers, Coast
898 Lakes Blvd., Parksville
O3
$329,900
Saturday
1-3 pm
Nancy Bolch, Re/Max Anchor
520 Hampstead St., Parksville
Q5
$299,000
Saturday
1-3 pm
Christine Lupul, Royal LePage
562 Hampstead St., Parksville
Q5
$289,000
Saturday
1-3 pm
Natalie Nobert, Royal LePage
1102 Bellevue Rd., Errington
Q12
$299,900
Saturday
1-3 pm
Catherine Mosher, Royal LePage
900 Qualicum Rd., Qualicum Beach
H8
$549,900
Saturday
2-4 pm
Joanne Ferreiro, Coast
778 Shorewood Dr., Parksville
V7
$309,900
Saturday
2-4 pm
Kevin Clayton, Coast
856 Terrien Way, Parksville
V7
$439,000
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488 Temple St., Parksville - McKillop Point R6
from $459,900
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1480 Seaway Dr., Parksville
X10
$889,000
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160 Thetis Ave., Qualicum Beach E8
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$424,900
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3-399 Wembley Rd., Parksville
Q6
$299,900
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500 Corfield St., Parksville - Creekside
T10
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355 Sutherland Pl., Parksville
S7
$879,000
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681 Ironwood Ave., Parksville
Q8
$329,900
Sunday
1-3pm
Natalie Nobert, Royal LePage
14 Farrell Dr., Parksville
T11
$299,000
Sunday
1-3 pm
Team Susan Forrest, Royal LePage
1308 Leeward Way, Qualicum Beach
L5
$309,800
Sunday
2-4 pm
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309,900
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299,900
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681 Ironwood Avenue, Parksville
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$329,900 Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher, almost 1700 sq. ft., on 5 ft. crawlspace. Call Natalie Nobert
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Nanoose
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
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$299,000 • Detached home on private, landscaped lot • Great layout, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & den • Popular Parksville complex, close to amenities
Call Christine 250-607-7077
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Office: 250-248-4321 Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
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861 Glenhale Cres., French Creek $425,000 • Ocean view, 1 block to beach • 2329 sqft, .3 acres
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Suite or B & B potential
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“Your Guide to Oceanside”
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19 Custom Homes
Starting at $ 459,900 plus GST
Life at McKillop Point offers an exciting, active and healthy lifestyle on the shores of Parksville Bay. This unique opportunity to live, work or play in a location only minutes from seven golf courses, sports fields, parks, walking/biking trails, marinas, shopping, and just steps to spectacular beaches could be yours at McKillop Point.
www.mckilloppoint.ca • Architecturally controlled designs & custom coloured exteriors • 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathrooms • Fee simple lots (no strata) • Optional above garage bonus room • In-home suite options
• Large 150 foot deep lots to accommodate garage/workshop or 1 bedroom coach house • RV/boat parking areas available on most lots • Fully automated underground sprinkler systems in landscaped areas • 2/5/10 year new home warranty
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RV & LOT AT SPIDER LAKE SPRINGS
1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY
488 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE
• Member-owned recreational park • High-end 36-ft Jayco Designer RV sleeps 4 • Facilities include swimming and fishing ponds, tennis and basketball courts
• 5300 square feet of very uptown architecture • Steel beams, cement counters, resawn fir floors • Sep. 1 bedroom suite, 2.64 acres in River’s Edge
• New 1606 sq.ft rancher • Gourmet kitchen • Luxurious master ensuite • Quality finishing throughout
$119,900
call kevin clayton
$459,900
Ian Whitelaw
WALK TO DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE
• 4 bedroom, 1 bath home • Close to downtown Parksville • Large lot, garden space, workshop • Fruit trees, quiet area
$199,900
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Dale Rumming
421 CHESTER RD, QUALICUM BEACH
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2196 sq ft Westcoast style home 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths .25 acre in Qualicum Woods Oak floors/cedar accents/beamed ceilings Walk to Heritage forest, beach, golfing & town
$416,500
Lillian Jewer
John Barnum
1406 GABRIOLA DR, CRAIG BAY • Sought after Crofton model • Over 2000 sq. ft., freestanding home • Sunny southern exposure
$479,900
Gary Neufeld
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Its got it all... Crawlspace, gas heat, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths Large family room, island kitchen, walk in pantry Fenced yard, RV parking, great neighbours
$355,000
Betsy/Fran
1019 SHEARME ROAD
•Classic 5 bedroom home on 5 acres • Freshly painted, tons of upgrades • Double covered RV shelter • Hot tub, heat pump, totally fenced
$514,900
Dale Rumming
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Secure, worry-free independent living 2 bed, 2 ensuite bath, 2004 built patio home Weekly housekeeping & optional meal plans Close to all shopping & amenities
$179,000
John Milroy
120D-1155 RESORT DRIVE, TIGH NA MARA • Stunning views and easy beach access • Sleeps 4 - one bedroom plus Murphy wall-bed • 100% ownership with high rental demand
New Price $136,900
Jill Tuggle
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#8-305 BLOWER ROAD
• Two bedroom, two bath patio home • Open plan living • Appliances included • Walk to shops & beach
$169,000
Betsy/Fran
#47-493 PIONEER CRESCENT
• 1,725 sqft. home, 3 beds, 2 baths • Refurbished - like new • Private location in heart of town • Walk to all amenities
$289,800
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23-1700 Alberni
Cute 2 bed home on large lot Lots of updates Fenced for pets, carport Investors! Can be rented!
$56,900
Dale Rumming
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Louise Roy
PRIVATE LOT
• 1088 sq. ft. 2 bed +den, 1 bath • New roof & heat pump in 2009 • Brand new $20,000 step in tub (used twice) • Private lot at back of park (next to pasture)
$87,000
Tom Dodds
1775 CAMERON CRESCENT
#1-1247 ARBUTUS RD
• Gorgeous riverfront recreational lot • Gated community, water, septic and power • 20 minutes from Qualicum Beach
• Open concept, 1056 sq. ft. • Extremely private back yard & deck • Carport, additional parking • Close to shopping & ocean. Pets ok, +55 park
call kevin clayton
$129,900
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#1-450 STANFORD
• Charming double wide with lots of extras! • Two bedrooms plus office, two bathrooms • Heat pump, natural gas fireplace, crown moldings • Large deck to relax on, walk to everything location
$120,000
Betsy/Fran
3257 BLUEBACK DRIVE, NANOOSE BAY Ocean view home in Nanoose. Three bedrooms in this 2832 sq ft home that is well maintained. Landscaped and fully fenced.
$449,000
563 EAGLECREST DRIVE
• Stunning 2,767 sqft. home • 4 beds, 3 baths, 20 ft. ceilings • Grand staircase, walk to beach • Close to Eaglecrest golf course
Jim/Margo Hoffman $639,000
Ian Mackay
574 HIRST AVENUE
• Great rancher with 3 beds, 2 baths • New windows, hot water tank & heat pump, private south back yard • Freshly painted and ready to move into
$339,900
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750 SANDERSON ROAD
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$75,000
852 EDGEWARE AVENUE
• Immaculate 1,442 sqft. home • 3 beds, 2 baths, recent upgrades • Jacuzzi tub, alarm system • Attached double garage
$334,900
Ian Mackay
#38-120 FINHOLM ROAD N.
#2-450 STANFORD E. AVENUE
• Parklike, .83 of an acre, 2 blocks to beach • 2 bedrooms, den, crawlspace, sep. shop • Subdivision potential, great holding property
$289,000
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Dale Rumming
1,180 sqft., 2 beds, 1.5 baths Gas fireplace, lots of natural light Central location, close to all amenities Quick possession
• Walk to shopping and beach • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, strata 165.00 mo • 55+, Clubhouse, RV parking, no pets
Adrianne Meyer $167,900
1942 EAGLE RIDGE PLACE
Unobstructed ocean view rancher 3 beds, 3 baths, private Path to beach on 0.52 of an acre Extensive updates, stainless appliances
$769,000
Aaron Nicklen
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Dale Rumming
908 CLAYMORE ROAD
Private 1.99 acres in Qualicum Beach 1,614 sqft. chalet, 600 sqft. cottage Garage/workshop & storage shed Sunny park-like setting
$409,000
Louise Roy
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3776 MALLARD PLACE
Custom built ocean view home on 0.45 of an acre 4 beds, 3 baths, private in-law suite Walk to ocean, close to Nanaimo & Parksville Massive garage for hobbies & vehicles
$749,000
Aaron Nicklen
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Two level home, oceanside of highway Two bedrooms up, 1 bedroom mom-in-law suite down Fabulous covered deck extends living space Treed, fenced, landscaped lot
$265,000
Betsy/Fran
• Fabulous 15+ acres in ALR • 2 large homes, over 4500 sq. ft. in total • Private area, outbuildings • Level land. 180 ft. well, artists studio
$649,900
Dale Rumming
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Preparing your home for sale rooms in a buyer’s mind are the kitchen and the bathroom. Pay particular attention to these areas -- they should sparkle and shine. Making repairs: Some things must be repaired if there are problems. A leaky roof, electrical problems, furnaces, water heaters and plumbing all must be fixed before a sale. Other things just need attention. These can include leaky faucets, holes in window screens and any broken glass, etc. If some of your walls are too dirty to come clean, you may wish to consider a paint job. Carpets and rugs should also be clean and in good repair. Outside and In: Take a close look at your yard. If it’s spring or summer, prune the trees and shrubs, and keep the lawn neat. If it’s fall, rake the leaves regularly. And in the winter, make sure walks and driveways are kept clear of snow and ice.
When selling your home, it’s more than purchase price and location that will make or break a deal. How your home looks is also very important. Your REALTOR® can give you an objective opinion of what you need to do. REALTORS® have the experience and knowledge that can help identify problem areas or suggest improvements.
To renovate or not to renovate: Most renovations do not translate into an increase in selling price of more than the cost of the renovations themselves. Painting, wallpapering and modest landscape improvements usually recover their costs, but major projects such as new patios, decks or additions rarely do.
In most cases, REALTORS® will not suggest major renovations. A few minor repairs here and there and a thorough cleaning are usually all that are required. Cleaning up the homestead: Almost all buyers are on the lookout for one thing -- a clean home. Many will walk away if a home looks uncared for, or make an offer much lower than the listing price. Ensure your home is spotless and free of clutter. The two most important
NEW LISTING $169,900
This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
VIEW ROYAL - VICTORIA $699,900
Smart Mobile Marketing Serving the Mobile Customer
As consumers begin to move rapidly from PC and regular phones to smartphones, they increase their expectation that everything (especially information) be portable. According to CTIA’s semiannual wireless industry survey, 90% of Canadian consumers own cell phones - 98% of which are SMS-enabled (Smart Message Service) out of the box. What is a mobile site and how does this technology work? Mobile sites are designed for the small screen, with the needs of mobile users in mind. A mobile-friendly site will display its content on smartphones across all platforms (iPhones and Androids). In most cases this information is delivered to the end-user by means of a short code. The short codes replaces the traditional mobile phone number is is normally a 5 to 6 digit numerica code (e.g. 71441) Unlike QR (Quick Read) codes the smart phone users don’t have to download an app this is required to read the code. Smart Mobile Marketing is purely SMS based- a user simply texts a keyword (e.g. MLS219) to a short code and within seconds the requested information is being displayed on the smart phone. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Parksville News and Facebook: www.facebook.comPQBNews
NEW LISTING $69,900
EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE $343,800
BOWSER BEAUTY $429,900
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• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park
• 5 bed./3 bath, 2667 sq.ft. • 1920’s home extensively renovated in 2004 • Spacious open country kitchen w/ large pantry Call Les for Details
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 354536
FORECLOSURE $259,900 !
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VANCOUVER ISLAND
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INGROUND POOL $599,900
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• 1410 sq. ft. rancher on .17 acre
• Fully serviced RV lot
• 3 bed/2 bath w/ hardwood floors
• Use of waterfront clubhouse
• Hardiplank siding, vinyl windows, newer roof
• Short stroll to the beach
MLS# 354529
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• 3383 sq. ft., 3 bed / 3 bath • Light & bright great room design • $30,000 in recent upgrades • Main living areas freshly painted MLS# 347357
MLS# 347083
WALK ON WATERFRONT $429,900
CUTE & COZY $214,900
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• 3 bedrooms & den/ 2 baths • 2110 sq.ft./ tastefully finished • Beautifully landscaped .60 acre
MLS# 353175
AVORADO RESORT $46,900
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• 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath • Backs onto Eaglecrest Golf Course • Double car garage, short stroll to ocean
QUALICUM BAY $29,900
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $214,900
• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom • Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, • .41 acres w/ mountain views • Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove MLS# 350701
BEST DEAL AROUND $219,900
lespockett@telus.net For more photos and info go to:
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
• 1344 sq.ft., 3 bed / 2 bath • .47 acre adjacent to marina • Deep Bay waterfront property
• • • • MLS# 354144
5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 349839
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2002 Hornet trailer with one slide Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room Steps to the ocean MLS# 353040
• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view • Kitchen island w/ eating bar • 12x12x24 storage unit is included MLS# 345976
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• Cozy fully updated 1499 sqft 4 bed/3 bath on .28 acre in a quiet area • Ocean, island, and mountain views from many rooms and huge deck • Floor-ceiling brick FP (gas), Kitchen w/double wall ovens & pass-thru • Fenced private backyard w/garden, storage shed, and a water feature
$189,000
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• Spacious, complete renovated 2194 sqft 3 bed main level entry home • Lrg Living/Dining Room w/gas FP & doors to private patio, Family Rm • Beautifully crafted Kitchen w/stainless appls, eating nook, & WI pantry • Private .68 acre, detached dbl garage, close to shopping/all amenities
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FRENCH CREEK FAMILY HOME
• 1018 sqft 2 bedroom/2 bath in quiet well maintained Bayside Village • Skylighted foyer, kitchen with built ins, pantry cupboard, newer stove • Spacious living/dining room, private patio w/ room for a small garden • Quiet cul-de-sac, landscaped & pet friendly complex, near amenities
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• Delightful 1225 sqft 2 bedroom patio home in great central location • Living Room w/FP, solid maple Kitchen w/granite CT’s & eating bar • Bright Dining Area, BI sprinkler, beautiful landscaping w/stone path • Premium location in a well run strata, near all amenities /the beach
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• Own your own piece of paradise! 1030 sqft 3 bedrm/2 bath rancher • Beautifully updated, gourmet kitchen w/new appliances, spa-like bath • New floors, drywall, doors, lights, fixtures, extensive custom tile work • .14 acre, low strata, RV prkg, garage/shop w/220 power & washroom
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• Solidly built 3895 3 bed/4 bath borders the Englishman River Valley • Valley/mountain views fr many rooms, master suite w /private deck • Stunning kitchen w/stainless appl’s & lrg WI pantry, sunroom, office • Quiet 2.89 acre treed lot, huge garage/shop, just minutes from town
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• Seller says sell! Custom 1878 sqft 2 bed/3 bath end unit townhome • Spacious layout, 9’ ceilings, double-sided FP, separate dining room • Fabulous Kitchen w/ granite CT’s, maple cabinets, snack bar seating • Patio & deck, huge storage room, security system, walk to shopping
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• Immaculate 4386 sqft estate property on a .61 acre lot with fruit trees • Spacious redesigned kitchen w/ granite countertops & high-end appls • Self contained upper floor with family and dining rooms plus a kitchen • Large master suite with a balcony, clawfoot tub, massage showerstall
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• 2068 sqft 4 bed/2 bath rancher w/shop/garage on 2.5 private acres • Gorgeous hardwood flooring, gas FP with built-in display cabinetry • Kitchen w/maple cabinetry, skylight, eating bar, large walk-in pantry • Spacious deck, hot tub, 23 X 28’ detached shop wired for 220 amp
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
GATED MANOR AT OCEANSIDE
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• Pretty as a picture! Well designed 1359 sqft 2 bedrm/2 bath rancher • .11 acre, covered patio, fenced, oversize single garage w/ workbench
• Amazing 2631 sqft 4 bed/3 bath walk-on waterfront in Parksville Bay • Wall of windows, oceanviews fr main living areas, steps to the beach
OPEN HOUSE 14 FARRELL DRIVE, PARKSVILLE SUNDAY MAY 19 1-3 PM
OPEN HOUSE 355 SUTHERLAND PLACE, PARKSVILLE SAT MAY 18 and SUN MAY 19 • 2-4PM
PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME
$299,000
BEST VIEWS, BEST LOCATION!
$879,000
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250-821-0067 1-866-570-0067 250-821-3330
2360 Glenellen Place, nanoose bay
• 4400 sqft custom designed home sits atop a rocky outcrop with extensive views of the Strait of Georgia • Luxury home is only 4 years old, shows like new throughout with high ceilings and expansive window scapes • Majestic maple hard wood flooring & cabinetry, granite countertops, travertine tiling gourmet kitchen & surround sound system • Location, location, location within the exclusive Fairwinds development, a short walk to the Recreation Centre, golf course, walking trails & Brickyard Bay beach
$1,174,888
752 chestnut street, QualIcuM beach
• Location, Location 2 bedroom & den Qualicum Beach rancher, walking distance to beach & town amenities • Immaculate updated and upgraded home on quiet street with beautiful gardens • Recent renovations include: Hot water on demand, infloor heating, hardwood floors and much, much more! • New insulation ( R50), HRV system, stove, dishwasher, sound system
2415 arbutus crescent, nanoose bay
• Ocean view, private, south facing level entry rancher will lower walk-out level in Nanoose Bay • New kitchen and upgraded bathrooms, large living/dining, main level has large master suite with den • Lower level boasts guest bedroom/bathroom, rec room with gas fireplace and separate entry • Almost an acre of privacy, sun, ocean & mountain view, yet close to all amenities, golf & marina
$499,900
102-1325 caPe cod drIve, ParKsvIlle
• Ocean view, open plan 2 bedroom level-entry corner unit in Craig Bay’s “ The Onyx” with 34’ x 34’ covered patio • Hardwood flooring, porcelain tiling, built-ins, granite countertops, central vac, security system & more • Clubhouse has outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness facility recreation, work shop, craft room, etc • Oceanfront development on Vancouver Island, close to Golf, Marinas, beaches & amenities
$475,000
245 snowdroP way, ParKsvIlle
• Easy-care, with RV parking and sunny back private garden • Large open plan living room/dining area with bay windows & sliders out to back covered deck • Some recent interior upgrades such as flooring and painting • Fully fenced garden is lovely, with fruit trees & a private covered patio
$284,900
$449,000
365 younG street, ParKsvIlle
• 1536 sq. ft. home with large master bedroom with ensuite and family/recreation room • Many recent upgrades include new flooring, hot water tank, 2 yr. old washer/dryer, • Newly painted exterior, 35 year warranty fiber glass shingle roof • Surrounded by tall hedges and trees for privacy, yet, only a short walk to all downtown amenities and sandy beach
Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, www.sandifordhomes.com additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties
$269,900
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Parksville/Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
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OFFICE: PARKSVILLE 250-248-4321 QUALICUM BEACH: 250-752-6926
Lisa Mackay and Christine Lupul UNIQUE LIFESTYLE! NEW PRICE!
OCEAN FRONT IN BOWSER
• 1.9 acres of waterfront, 351 ft of frontage, • 2 homes, a store/café, a workshop/barn • 3900 sqft of living and work space, new septic, garden area, on Petes Lakes water supply
• Completely renovated 3 bedroom Rancher • Amazing Ocean front views to Chrome Island • Beautiful neighbourhood, 20 mins to Qualicum
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LASQUETI ISLAND
629,000
4815 OCEAN TRAIL
AMAZING PRICE FOR THIS PARADISE!
499,000
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MORNINGSTAR RANCHER
SUNNY RANCHER IN QUALICUM BEACH
• Beautifully maintained, backing 3rd fairway • Open & Bright floorplan, 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Fantastic location, close to town & recreation
579 LOWRY`S RD
WEMBLEY PLACE PATIO HOME
• 3 beds, 2 baths in solid Rancher • Spacious kitchen with sunny dining nook • Approx. 1700 sqft, and vaulted T and G ceilings
419,900
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PARKSVILLE TOWNHOME
324,000
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210 HOYLAKE E RD
“Our experience of working with Christine and Lisa has been great. They were prepared, professional and understanding of our needs in staging and selling our home.”
Beryl and Brian Leadbetter • 10 acres waterfront, facing Texada, with 600 sqft west coast cabin • Alternative energy: solar panels & water wheel • Established fruit trees and garden area with phone line in place
13 MINE BAY, LASQUETI
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• Detached home on private, landscaped lot • Great layout, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & den • Popular Parksville complex, close to amenities
520 HAMPSTEAD ST
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Grant Wildeman
The Lupul Group markets a limited number of homes so you get the personal attention you deserve.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
REALTOR®
www.grantwildeman.ca
Why let your house get lost in a multitude of listings?
• Beautifully finished one level living, open & bright • Spacious 1425 sq ft 2 beds & 2 baths • Private location & Nice views from spacious deck
grantwildeman@shaw.ca
Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357
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#11-3350 Island Hwy W (Ben Bow), Qualicum Beach
• 2.25 acre property backing onto a 50 acre bird sanctuary • 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with over 2800 sq.ft • Short distance to parks, community center with playground
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814 Terrien Way, Walk to Rathtrevor Beach $479,000
495 Cowland Road, Bowser $369,000 • 8.6 acre property, mostly treed • 2300 sq.ft home with attached 2 car garage • RDN shows 2 homes are allowed
• 3000 sq.ft. home including 600 sq. ft. one bedroom in-law suite • San Pariel .41 acre very private property • Detached wired studio/workshop
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3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000 • Beautifully partially treed 2.6 acre property • Approximately 1200 sq. ft. home with 2 bdrms and 2 baths • 30 x 24 detached wired workshop with woodstove • Short walk to public beach, walking trails & Nile Creek
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• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard
1647 Abbey Road $369,900
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
1349 Meadowood Way $369,000
• 1680 sq. ft. main level entry home • 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Garage has clean epoxy finished floors • Home is wired for Generator back up • 0.70 acre fully fenced yard
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
• 2038 sq ft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrms • 1.2 acre backing on Park • 24’ X 36’ shop • Wood stove
1785 Cameron Crescent $274,800
1557 Pady Place $199,900
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1759 Martini $289,000
MLS # 344855
$499,500
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$830,000 + GST 2320 Evanshire Crescent
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$639,900
• 3 bdrms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure
•1566 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 full bthrms • .355 acre fenced yard • gated community
• 892 sq ft 2 bthrms, 2 bdrms • Backing on park trail to river • Completely furnished • Business opportunity
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1635 Stone Lake Drive • • • •
Custom built 2750 sqft rancher 3 bed/3 bath plus Bonus Room up Luxury finishing, desirable floor plan Landscaped, fenced, private .5 acre lot
COOMBS - Country Acreage
$369,000 1192 Station Road
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$388,000 1889 Grand Rose Road
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1635 Easy Way, Qualicum This 10 yr. old home offers so much for so little! The bright, clean and open main floor offers a roomy kitchen, cozy living room with certified woodstove, and master bedroom with a luxury ensuite complete with soaker tub and separate shower. Panoramic views from the wrap around deck must be seen to be appreciated. Lower level provides the privacy of the second bedroom and bathroom. The roomy double garage has work benches and 220V, or build a separate shop and use the garage space for a third bedroom or rec room. There is a full RV hookup suitable for an RV of any size. There is also a bonus 12 x 24 storage unit in a separate compound. All this on a .536 acre lot at this price makes this the best buy in Oceanside! At this price, the cost of a mortgage is less than renting this property. Call today to book a showing, this is a real opportunity to own a great “move in ready” home at an amazing price! CALL TODAY TO VIEW THIS HOME
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370 Rupert Road E, Qualicum Qualicum Estate on 2 Acres
$1,999,000
• Tuscan style rich in character • 6,500 sq.ft., 3 bdrms, 2 dens, 6 baths • Exquisite kitchen with 2 islands • Sophisticated with old-world charm • Custom built by Lyons & Noble
1170 Spider Lake, Qualicum Beach Spider Lake Estate – 10 acres
1795 Harness Road, Qualicum Beach
365 Meadowview Place, Qualicum Beach
$1,890,000
30 Acres bordering Parksville
• Coastal mountain home, 5,726 sq.ft. • Breathtaking lake views, private beach • Timber frame, stone f/p, 3 levels • Incredible kitchen, 4 bdrms, 5 baths • Surrounded by privacy & nature
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Waterfront Home on 5 Acres
$1,200,000
$899,000
• Deluxe 2,000 sq.ft. rancher • Spectacular ocean view setting • Zoned for 2 homes, minutes to Qualicum • Beautifully appointed home • Extreme privacy surrounds this home • Incredible value!
2,502 sq.ft. rancher plus barn Incredible opportunity, level lot Walk to town, perfect holding property Ideal for hay farming, horses, cattle Triple size garage, spectacular setting
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2408 Greenridge Cres., Fairwinds The Million Dollar View!
$639,000
• Stunning panoramic ocean, golf & mtn views • Deluxe townhome with full walk-out bsmt. • High end quality, travertine, douglas fir features • Gourmet style kitchen includes S/S appliances • 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, 2,863 sq. ft.
Lot A Spider Lake Road, Qualicum
$624,900
10 acres on the Lake
• 2 storey, 2,288 sq.ft., steps to ocean • Spectacular setting, nicely treed • Long term subdivision potential • Includes additional cottage • Estate sale, incredible value
740 Morningstar Close, French Creek Luxury Saint Andrews Townhome
$429,900
Breathtaking golf course views privately situated 2,330 sq.ft., 2 bdrms +loft, 2 spacious baths, gas f/p Gourmet style kitchen includes all stainless appliances Hardwood, slate entry, crawl, double garage Only 7 yrs. old, extreme luxury throughout Rare opportunity in this exclusive location
190 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach
$499,000
Development Opportunity
$499,000
• Prime main street location • 2,550 sq.ft. with full bsmt. • OCP allows commercial/or residential • Up to 4 floors allowed, lane access • One of the last homes left on 2nd Ave.!
• Rare opportunity at a great price! • 186’ of sunny lake frontage • Breathtaking lake views, private beach • Beautifully treed, privacy • Only 15 minutes to Qualicum Beach
5512 Deep Bay Drive, Deep Bay Southfacing Walk-On Waterfront • • • •
1220 Ruffles Road, Errington Errington Acreage - 7.35 Acres
781 York Place, Qualicum Beach
$439,000
Deluxe Chartwell Rancher
• Enchanting 2 storey Westcoast style home • Beautifully treed in a rural setting
Brand New Rancher on ½ Acre
• 1,840 sq.ft., 2 bdrms plus large den • Gourmet kitchen includes appliances • Landscaping perfectly manicured • Exclusively located on a cul-de-sac • Windward built home, tile roof!
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491 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach
3849 Creekside Drive, Bowser
$427,500
$419,000
• Executive home with ocean view, heat pump • Gourmet kitchen w/island, granite countertops • Landscaped with sprinkler system, wood floors • 1,664 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, RV Parking • Walk to the beach!
Luxury Qualicum Rancher • • • •
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$379,000
Excellent 3 level home with large backyard 3 bdrms. plus den, 2 baths 2,130 sq.ft., large backyard Walk to town & ocean Perfect investment opportunity!
#35-1051 Resort Dr, Parksville
1861 Martini Way, Qualicum North Deluxe Home on 1.31 Acres
Panoramic Ocean Views
$375,500
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1960 Dorman Rd, Qualicum Beach
$359,000
$329,900
• Beach Acres Recreational Townhome • 2 bdrms, 1 full bath, fully furnished, 2 levels • Swimming pool, tennis court & restaurant • Managed resort, rental pool options • Original owners, loads of upgrades • Cozy wood fireplace, 1 patio, 1 balcony
• Incredible value here! Modern design • 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, only 6 yrs. old • Breathtaking panoramic mtn. views • Entry level with walk-out bsmt. • Professionally landscaped with hot tub
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848 Lakes Blvd, French Creek
Ocean View Home with inlaw suite $309,000
Saint Andrews Townhome
• Updated home with newer roof & windows • Additional accommodation on lower level • Beautiful gardens, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths • Workshop, potting shed, gardens • Includes 2 fridges, 2 stoves, washer & dryer
• Luxury golf frontage home, 1,600 sq.ft. • Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 baths, skylights • Extended ceiling, living & family room • Overlooks park & golf course, heated flooring • Retirement patio home living, incredible value
$289,000
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#1-575 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach $149,000
• Excellent opportunity to own your home • 2 bdrms, 1 bath. many upgrades • Newer furnace & appliances • Located at Millstream Haven Park • Low monthly fee of $100/month
#3-172 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach
#2-172 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach
For Lease Downtown Qualicum $14.00/sq.ft.
For Lease Downtown Qualicum $14.00/sq.ft.
• Rent at $1,057/mo. plus triple net • 755 sq.ft. available immediately • Highly visible location, lots of window space • Includes a bathroom, street parking • Excellent long term with option to renew • Includes one month free rent
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$285,900
• 3 bedrooms 2 ½ baths & spacious loft • Master bedroom on main floor, quiet location • Designer kitchens, fi replace, fully fenced backyard • 1590 sq. ft., small pet allowed • 2, 5, 10 year warranty, close to all amenities
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Affordable Retirement Living
446 Namqua Rd, Qualicum Beach ½ Acre Lot $319,000 • $25k in new fencing, $12k in rock walls • Includes 28’x 24’ detached garage • House plans available by Beachwood Homes • Very private southfacing backyard • Still time to pick colors, rare opportunity!
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116 Wallis Street, Parksville
316 Crescent E. Rd, Qualicum Beach
$399,900
Deluxe rancher with 3 bdrm, 2 baths Gourmet kitchen includes appliances Incredible landscaping with greenhouse RV parking, show home condition
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Ocean view in Qualicum Beach
$499,000
Magnificent ocean, mountain and marina views 3,082 sq.ft., 3 bdrms., 2 baths, glass sunroom Includes boat ramp, floating dock & RV parking Ideal location for fishing & kayaking. Incredible price!
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7426 Lantzville Road, Lantzville Waterfront on 1.66 Acres
• Rent at $1,008/mo. plus triple net • 720 sq.ft. available immediately • Highly visible location, lots of window space • Includes a bathroom, street parking • Excellent long term with option to renew • Includes one month free rent
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210-B 1st Ave W., Qualicum Beach Qualicum
$14.00/sq.ft.
• Professional building with 588 sq. ft. • Includes 2 offices, kitchen & full bathroom • Completely updated with modern features • Excellent location in town, loads of parking • Long term lease with option to renew
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2385 Granville Road, Fairwinds
Fairwinds Lot - .65 Acre • • • • • •
$179,000
The perfect lot with some ocean view Exclusive location amongst the finest homes Walk to the Fairwinds Recreational Center Rustic, extra wide lot, beautifully treed Close to golf course & marina & park Come work, play and live!
FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION call
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5-1401 PRICE ROAD
$69,900
4-3475 LIONESS BLVD
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• Large bathrm, 120 sqft, deck, easy care vinyl siding,8x10 storage shed • Peaceful & quiet location in a 55+ park, pets are allowed w/approval
$234,900
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2285 MORELLO ROAD
$268,000
8 Year young, 1728 sq. Ft. Unit is the largest in the park. Huge living room with vaulted ceiling, extra large kitchen Lots of cabinets & walk in pantry & a bright eating area Sliding glass door that takes you outside to a south facing, covered deck • Oriental garden is fabulous with bamboo tea house in backyard
Immaculate home w/open floor plan, spacious living rm w/ gas fireplace Vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, laminate flooring & large windows The yard has lovely landscaping & unbelievable amount of plants and flowers There is a large shed included with this lovely property for your garden tools Added bonus is an off property storage shed for all your storage needs
$279,900
$269,900
• Lovely 2 bedroom, plus den, home on its own land • Large .26 acre lot backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. • Large two tiered covered deck to enjoy on those warm summer nights • Detached garage / workshop and plenty of room for RV parking. • Easy walking distance to the French Creek Marina & stores.
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$99,900
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• Great starter or retirement home located in desirable Columbia Beach • Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher, large living room with fireplace, • Covered patio, fenced, south facing back yard and newer roof. • An easy walk to the beach & only minutes away from 3 golf courses
• Cozy 2 bedroom rancher, w/room to add on sits on almost 1 acre • Large living room features a faux stone fireplace w/efficient wood insert, • Hardwood flooring, large window & sliding patio doors to the deck. • Detached workshop/storage building & separate cabin/workshop w/ loft • Very private, beautiful property bordering Nanoose Creek
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898 LAKES BLVD.
133 ACACIA STREET
$300,000
$329,900
Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake Sit on the deck of your cottage overlooking the tranquil setting of a pristine lake 9500 sq. ft., gentle sloping lot that leads to a large beach & lovely lake frontage Perfect for a 2 family purchase as the home can sleep many people comfortably Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE
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168 THETIS AVENUE
$355,000
Rancher w/2 spacious bdrms, den/computer area, bright dining rm Large living room with wood fireplace & built in shelving 1-1/2 bathrooms, attached garage & a private fenced backyard Off the dining room there is a large, south facing covered patio In Qualicum Woods on a large landscaped lot w/RV parking
$377,900
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Immaculate townhome backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. W/open plan w/large kitchen w/skylight, eating area, formal dining rm Living rm w/vaulted ceilings & gas fp, family room, 2 spacious bedrms 2 full baths w/the luxurious ensuite having a soaker tub, separate shower Hardwood flooring, in floor heating throughout & tile flooring
605 VIKING WAY
$390,000
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Tastefully appointed 1508 sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl Laminate floors, a skylight in the entry, bright white kitchen w/skylight, Formal dining room, living room w/cozy gas fireplace & bay window, Bright family room, main bath w/skylight, eating area, double garage Large covered patio in fenced back yard, raised garden beds, mtn view
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Immaculate rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course 2 Large bedrooms w/master bedrm having a bay window & large closet 2 full baths, family rm off the kitchen w/gas fireplace, formal dining rm Formal living room with vaulted ceilings, large windows and gas fp Newer roof, kitchen counters, paint and new flooring throughout
896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE
$429,800
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Prime location in Hermitage Park, an easy walk to downtown Qualicum Main level entry 2 storey home w/3 spacious bedrms, & ocean view bonus rm Spacious living room with gas fp, formal dining rm w/skylight, RV parking Kitchen w/island/breadfast bar, family room, eating nook w/bay window Updates include slate flring, laminate flrs, updated kitchen & remodeled bathrm
3895 CHARLTON DRIVE
$434,900
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1225 BUNKER PLACE
$449,000
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$519,900
• Beautiful rancher, on a .42 acre lot, backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course • Updated home w/open floor plan, bright kitchen w/breakfast bar, formal dining rm • Formal living room, family room with cozy gas fireplace, large sunroom, • 4 spacious bdrms, a lovely bright den & 3 baths. lots of storage • Fenced back yard, an insulated in-garage workshop & detached golf cart garage
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• Immaculate 1642 sqft rancher on a beautiful & completely fenced .69 acres • Bright white kitchen w/skylight & island, open living room & dining room • Separate family room w/gas fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Beautiful patio & sunny, private back yard w/picturesque pond • Large double garage, 10x10 garden shed & detached 30 x 24 work shop
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• Custom built home on a .55 acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. • Near new 3,100 sq.ft., 2 level home boasts 4 bdrrms + den, 4 baths • Incredible chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops, island, SS appliances • Spectacular back yard gardens, rock pond w/water feature, • Detached dble garage w/workshop area and attached dble garage
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Quality built 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2,500 sqft home on .56 acres Well planned kitchen w/white cabinets, skylight, Jennair stovetop Large formal dining & lvg rm w/hardwood floors & gas fireplaces Master bedrm w/large W/I closet & ensuite w/shower & soaker tub 20’ x 10’ workshop, 10’ x 8’ storage shed, greenhouse & RV pkg
1583 MCKIBBON ROAD
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$575,000
Two lovely homes and a 2 bedroom rental suite on 3.13 acres Main home is approx. 3000 sq.ft. w/3 bedrms, den, 3 full baths Formal dining & living rm, an open kitchen & a large family rm Adjoined to the main home is a bright & spacious 2 bedrm inlaw suite 2nd home is an eclectic design, approx. 1900 sq.ft. 4 bedrm home
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• 3 bdrm, 3 full bath, 1898 sq. ft. home on .41 acre lot in Eaglecrest • Main level living, open plan, kitchen w/island & breakfast bar; dining rm • Living rm w/pot lamps & gas fp. Upstairs are 2 bdrms & full bath • Master bdrm on main w/luxurious ensuite w/large soaker tub & sep. shower • Updates include kitchen with stainless steel appliances & a 2 year old roof
1387 WARD ROAD
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$639,900
5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home Includes a 20’ x 22’ shop with large storage area There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage Great investment property or for extended family
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Huge 4100 sq ft over height shop, which includes a 240 sq ft office and full bathroom, flows into the 1200 sq ft attached rancher. The walls and flooring are constructed with concrete. Of the 30 some acres approx. 10 acres are cleared with many outbuildings (26 x 26 barn, 18 x 108 greenhouse), the balance is forest. Other buildings house chickens, ducks, goats, and there is still plenty of room for additional planting to expand on the 400 grape plants, fruit trees, or open garden area. The property runs from the Island Highway to Fowler Road at the rear, with a generous producing well. The south section may be an ideal site for another home which would overlook the Arrowsmith Golf Course and Mount Arrowsmith. While the home seems small in proportion to the size of the property, the quality or construction and amenities make up for any short fall; the deep jetted tub, large kitchen island, and unique flooring, topped off with a metal roof that blends over the shop. $699,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
Lovely 3 bedroom 1640 sq ft rancher built on crawl space. Full bathroom plus full ensuite and w/i closet off spacious master bedroom. Formal living and dining rooms. Large bright kitchen has loads of cabinets and is open to the breakfast nook and the cozy family room with gas fireplace. Sliding glass doors from the family room to the heated sun room which is great for year round relaxation. The lot is nicely landscaped and fenced, and has ample room to park your motor home or boat. There is room for two vehicles in the double garage. Located on the ocean side of the highway and a short walk to stairs to the beach plus a short drive to shopping, golf and marina. $329,900. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
THE CORTEZ one of only two of this model to be built in Craig Bay. Comfortable formal Dining Room/Living Room with gas fireplace. The cozy family room also has a gas fireplace and is open to the large bright kitchen and eating nook, which overlook the private deck and the very private back yard that is bordered with evergreen trees. Also on the main level is a large master bedroom with luxurious ensuite and large closet. Off the laundry room c/w laundry sink, is the oversized double garage which also houses the built-in vacuum. The second floor is home to 2 large bedrooms, a full bathroom & an expansive den library area. All in all a tremendous package located in the upscale seaside complex called Craig Bay. The tremendous clubhouse of which an owner is a member houses a sauna, exercise room, billiard room, kitchen, library, meeting hall, carpentry shop, crafts/pottery room, and library. There is also an outdoor pool, tennis courts, & 4 guest cottages. Great price at $459,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
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The Cypress model has a modern West Coast design open living concept, which makes it the perfect getaway home. The well designed fully equipped kitchen has stunning maple cabinets and Energy Star appliances. The spacious loft overlooking the living and dining area, is a great area to relax. The cottage includes complete furniture package, BBQ, & deck furniture. There is a fantastic pool complex and rental management. Only a short stroll away is Rathtrevor Provincial Park with its sandy beaches and natural forest trails. $259,900. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
Ever popular “The Meadows� patio home. This unit is bright and immaculate with a south facing private patio. Appliances are included, extra cupboards in storage/laundry room. 55+, no pets, no rentals, recreation facility, and RV parking on site. Close to Parksville beaches, shopping, and restaurants. $159,900. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
Madison Court offers a senior lifestyle that ensures independent living while allowing an optional addition to dining services. South facing 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom patio home with partial vaulted ceiling with fan in the living room. Has its own private entrance with a phantom screen from the patio which is perfect for soaking up the sun. Close to all kinds of shopping. Wonderfully priced at $209,000. Call Robbie 250586-4321.
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Spacious 1600 sq ft bungalow on fenced 0.23 acre. Walk to shopping, schools, marina, & golf course from this French Creek home. Attractively priced at $229,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
Upgraded 4 bedroom/2 bathroom family home. Formal living room plus large family room with cork flooring. Large laundry room plus office. Bright country kitchen looking over the fenced back yard to Trillium Park. Walk to Long Lake swimming hole. Close to shopping. Great value at $280,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
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How to pay property taxes Your best source of information on how to pay your property taxes is your local government. Remember, you will need to pay by your due date, and include your Home Owner Grant • Online by www.epost.ca: you must first sign up for this free online Canada Post delivery service that lets you pay electronically. When you pay and claim your Home Owner Grant electronically, you’ll receive a receipt with a confirmation number. In person: take your tax notice and a credit or debit card, your cheque book, a certified cheque or cash to your local government finance department. Check business hours. At the drop box: located near the front entrance of most City Hall offices. There may be drop boxes in alternate locations as well. By mail: your payment must arrive at City Hall by the due date on your tax notice. At a financial institution: most banks and credit unions accept tax payments in person. You can also pay online or by phone through your bank or credit union. Remember to submit your Home Owner Grant form directly to City Hall. Through your mortgage: your mortgage company can pay your property taxes on your behalf if you arrange for this service beforehand. By installments: check with your local government to see if prepayment options are offered.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, to receive representations from all persons who believe their interest in property to be affected by the proposed amendments to “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999” listed below. A copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on May 17, and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, from May 21 to May 27, 2013. The two amendment bylaws are: 1. Amendment Bylaw No. 580.71 (Beekeeping and Housekeeping) 2. Amendment Bylaw No. 580.72 (Kiwanis Housing) Amendment Bylaw No. 580.71 (Beekeeping and Housekeeping) If Bylaw No. 580.71 is adopted, “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580,199” will be amended to permit urban beekeeping and to make minor “housekeeping” amendments: Urban Beekeeping: a) Section 6.3.6 “Keeping of Animals” will be amended to permit both “pets” and “Urban Beekeeping” b) A definition for Urban Beekeeping will be added: urban beekeeping means the keeping of not more than two beehives and two nucleus colonies for domestic purposes or educational purposes in the yard of a lot with a minimum lot area of 500 m2 in which the beehive structure is screened from view from the front lot line and: a) Set back a minimum of 7.5 m from any property line; or b) situated a minimum of 2.5 m above the ground; or c) abutting a solid fence or hedge which has a height of 1.8 m and extends a minimum of 6.0 m along the property line on which the beehive structure is situated. Housekeeping Amendments a) “Agriculture” will be added to the list of permitted uses in the “Rural Residential 1” (RR1) zone; b) The maximum number of bed and breakfast rooms in the A1 zone will be increased from three to four; c) The Small-Lot Residential 1 zone (SLR-1) will be amended to set a maximum of one single family dwelling per parcel; d) The Commercial 8 zone (C8) will be amended to eliminate the exemption from residential parking requirements; e) The zoning on the future fire hall site at Rupert Road East and Memorial Avenue will be changed from Rural 1 to Institutional 1; f) 1304 Pintail Drive will be zoned Residential 1 (R1) (currently unzoned); g) 1304 Pintail Drive will be added to Subdivision District ‘D’ (currently undesignated); h) The Industrial 1 zone (I1) will be amended by adding “Animal Care” to the list of permitted uses; i) A definition of fence will be added: “fence means a structure used to wholly or partially screen from view, enclose or divide a yard or other land”; j) Grammatical and error corrections will be made. Amendment Bylaw No. 580.72 (Kiwanis Housing) If Bylaw No. 580.72 is adopted, “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580,199” will be amended to permit a 35-unit affordable housing development at 250 First Avenue West: (a) “Part 6 – Land Use Regulations” will be amended by adding section 6.4.30.5 – Comprehensive Development 9 (CD9) as shown on Schedule ‘A’ which is attached to, and forms part of, this Bylaw. (b) “Part 2 – Interpretation” will be amended by adding the following definition: “food concessions means a retail outlet providing for the sale of prepared food and beverages which are served over a counter or through a takeout window that: a) Has a maximum total floor area of 80m2; b) Does not provide access from a public street. c) Is closed to the public except at the following times: i. Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays ii. During sports tournaments in the Community Park. iii. During special events approved by the Town” (c) “Schedule 6A – Zoning Map” will be amended by changing the zoning designation of Lot 1, Plan 27288, District Lot 78, Newcastle District (250 First Avenue West) from Residential 3 (R3) to Comprehensive Development Zone 9 (CD9) as shown outlined in a heavy black line on Schedule ‘B’ Schedule ‘A’ – Bylaw No. 580.72 Section 6.4.30.5 (580.72) Comprehensive Development Zone 9 CD9 General The CD9 zone shall be developed in substantial compliance with the plans attached as “Schedule ‘A1’ (Site Plan and Parking), ‘and ‘L1’ (Landscaping) of this zone. Permitted Uses and Minimum Site Area a)
Five misconceptions about property taxes 1. You can appeal property taxes: No. You can appeal your assessment, not your taxes. You annually receive your assessment the first week of January and must appeal by January 31. 2. An appeal will change the market value: The market value may not correlate to the assessed value. BC Assessment typically assesses properties as of the previous July 1. A REALTOR® valuing a home now – 11 months later – may find the market has changed, the home has had an addition or the street has been rezoned, all of which affect value. 3. If you just bought a home, the previous owners are liable for taxes: No. When you buy a property you become liable for all outstanding taxes. 4. New home owners can claim the Home Owner Grant: No. New home owners cannot claim the Home Owner Grant if the seller paid the taxes or if the new home owner claimed a grant on another property. 5. If you’ve been eligible for the Home Owner Grant and didn’t claim it, you can make a back claim: No, you cannot make a back claim on the Home Owner Grant. The Grant must be used the year it is offered. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
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Minimum Setback Requirements Minimum setbacks to all property lines shall be in accordance with the site plan attached as Schedule ‘A1’ Landscape Requirements Landscaping and screening shall be in accordance with the site plan attached as Schedule ‘L1’ Parking Notwithstanding the parking requirements specified in Schedule ‘6B’ Required Number of Off Street Parking Spaces, parking shall be in accordance with the site plan attached as Schedule ‘A1’ Schedule ‘B’ – Bylaw No. 580.72 For further information regarding the bylaw amendments, please contact the Planning Department at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia at 250.752.6921 or email lsales@qualicumbeach.com. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Luke Sales, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning
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Rathtrevor Beach is a popular stop for this Victoria Day Long Weekend.
Nurses fear for patients’ safety Please tell VIHA to stop its scheme to cut nurses at NRGH Nurses are already stretched to the limit providing care for patients. But the health authority wants to take nurses away from the bedside at our hospital They want to replace professional nurses with care aides Care aides are a valuable addition to help patients with activities of daily living. VIHA should not use them to replace the skills and knowledge of licensed and registered nurses • This is all about VIHA cutting budgets, not improving patient care • The evidence shows that patients recovering from serious illnesses or surgeries will suffer, that reducing the number of nurses from the bedside leads to worse care and worse patient outcomes
Please tell VIHA that your families and friends deserve better Contact Dr. Brendan Carr, VIHA’s acting CEO and president: Brendan.Carr@viha.ca and Lynn Stevenson, executive vice president and chief nurse: Lynn.Stevenson@viha.ca Please copy Jo Taylor, local BC Nurses’ Union rep: jtaylor@bcnu.org Or phone VIHA toll-free: 1-877-370-8699
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The Victoria Day long weekend begins tomorrow and that means it’s camping season. Rathtrevor Provincial Park has been booked up for the May Long weekend since March 15, when online reservations opened, along with most of the other campsites on the Island that have online reservation services. Some campsites still have first-come firstserved campsites available. Reservations in B.C. Parks are up 10 per cent this year, according to an information bulletin from the province’s Ministry of Environment. Rathtrevor has a newly reconstructed campground and improved day-use areas, including new picnic shelters and tables. The bulletin lists the most popular parks in the province as Rathtrevor Beach, Haynes Point, Bear Creek, Cultus Lake, and Okanagan Lake South. If you’re not planning a camping trip this weekend the Ravensong Aquatic Centre is having a Bubble Bonanza Family Swim, where families can create enormous bubbles while enjoying a swim, for regular admission prices. Or, enjoy a Sunset Paddle run by the Regional District of Nanaimo. This takes place at Wall Beach in Nanoose Bay on May 18 from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. and costs $50. For more information or to pre-register call 250-248-3252.
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A concert with an intriguing mix of Celtic and Asian songs is happening May 25 in Parksville. A Cappella Plus is presenting its spring concert titled From Belfast to Beijing, featuring many traditional folk songs beginning at 7:30 p.m. The program starts in the East, taking in songs from Korea, China, Japan and Indonesia. These songs are mainly about love and nature, but include a Balinese gamelan by Canadian Composer R. Murray Schafer as well. Moving westward, the group will sing Desh, an Indian raga, which starts off slowly but ends up as a fast paced rhythmic piece. The Celtic part consists of songs from Scotland, Ireland and the Maritimes, many of which will be well known to the audience, such as Eriskay Love Lilt, Go Lassie Go and The Galway Piper. The men will sing Carrickfergus, a poignant song about longing and love, and the women will sing a love song, The Lark in the Clear Air. While many of the songs were arranged by Canadian and American arrangers, several of them will be sung in their original language, which means that A Cappella Plus will be singing in Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Indonesian, and Irish and Scottish Gaelic. After the concert people are invited to stay a while, meet the choir and enjoy some refreshment. The concert will also take place at St Andrew’s United Church Nanaimo on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 for students and are available at the door, at Fascinating Rhythm, the Quilted Duck and at the Mulberry Bush Bookstores in Parksville and Qualicum. —Submitted by Val Duthie
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Crazy Chris O’Neill gives a balloon to Hudson St. Germain in Parksville. He’ll be making balloon animals at Qualicum Beach Family Day on May 26.
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Balloon Artist and entertainer Crazy Chris will be one delightful piece in a field full of entertainment coming to Qualicum Beach this Family Day. “I start pumping up balloons and that’s a real kid magnet,” said the Lantzville-based balloon artist. Crazy Chris (who’s real name is Chris O’Neill) often busks in Parksville’s Community Park where tots have been known to line-up 50kids deep or more. He’ll be making dogs, cats, giraffes, dinosaurs, alien space ships and whatever else the kids fancy in the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre fields from 1 p.m. on, on Family Day. Family Day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday,
May 26 in the Civic Centre parking lot, where a Shriner’s Pancake Breakfast will run to 11:30 a.m. A free swim takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ravensong pool followed by the popular Family Day Parade that travels up Second Avenue at noon and arrives back at the Civic Centre Fields at 1 p.m. Beside Crazy Chris, the fields will be full of free activities like Pony Rides by Tiger Lily Farms, flight demonstrations by the model airplane club, bouncy castles, face painters, a climbing wall and more. The Oceanside Cycling Coalition will be providing a secure lock up for those wishing to bike to the event. The event runs to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.qbfamilyday.com.
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VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND & WEEKLY SPECIALS OPEN EVERYDAY THIS LONG WEEKEND! OUR ANNUAL SPECIAL!
ALL OUTDOOR
HANGING BASKETS MASSIVE SELECTION BEST BASKETS IN TOWN
NOW 4” POT SIZE ZONAL
20
GERANIUMS Reg. Price $3.99
NOW
WEEKS BRAND/PAN AM BRAND
POTTED ROSES
%
2
OFF
NEW ZEALAND FLAX 1 GAL. POT SIZE Reg. $24.99
17
97
NOW
REG. PRICES
2 GAL. POT SIZE Reg. $34.99
NOW
EA.
FABULAWN 24-4-16
97 LAWN FERTILIZER Best Lawn Food For Vancouver Island. Covers 4300 sq. ft. of Lawn. TIME TO APPLY.
EA.
Reg. Price $32.99
NOW
1 GAL. POT SIZE
RHODODENDRONS & EVERGREEN Reg. NOW AZALEAS $13.99
NEW!
26
97
27
EA.
97 PER BAG
24 20 6 6 EVERGREEN RHODODENDRONS 97 00 AZALEAS 97 00 17 16 15 14 RHODODENDRONS % 97 00 & EVERGREEN 20 21 20 AZALEAS MASSIVE SELECTION.
Reg. $29.99
97
NOW
EA.
00
OR BUY ‘2’ OR MORE
EA.
EA.
00
MORE
EA.
2 GAL. POT SIZE
2 GAL. POT SIZE Reg. $21.99
NOW
EA.
OR BUY ‘3’ OR MORE
EA.
Reg. $21.99
NOW
EA.
OR BUY ‘3’ OR MORE
EA.
ALL: LILACS, HYDRANGEAS,
3 GAL. POT SIZE
Reg. $29.99
OR 97 ‘3’BUY OR
NOW
EA.
ALL PURPLE LEAF
BERBERIS (BARBERRY) VARIETIES BIGGEST SELECTION ON ISLAND. SUN TOLERANT. DEER RESISTENT.
NOW
OR BUY ‘3’ OR MORE
20
EA.
%
OFF
REG. PRICES
JAPANESE MAPLES, MAGNOLIAS, DOGWOODS, FLOWERING CHERRIES, FLOWERING PLUMS, OFF FLOWERING CRABAPPLES NOW REG. PRICES HUGE SELECTION OF BEDDING PLANTS NOW IN STOCK. Annual & Perennial Types. 2 1/4 BASKET STUFFERS 4” Pot Size & Larger. TOMATO & PEPPER PLANTS.
MASSIVE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM
THIS IS NOW SPRING (WARM DAYS, WARM NIGHTS) BEST TIME TO PLANT TREES & SHRUBS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND IS APRIL 1 - OCT. 31. IT IS MILD ENOUGH TO EVEN PLANT DURING SUMMER AS LONG AS YOU ARE HOME TO WATER. WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF TREES AND SHRUBS ANYWHERE, BEST QUALITY AND THE HORTICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR LANDSCAPING RIGHT. WE ALSO HAVE BEST SELECTION OF FERTILIZER, PESTICIDES, HOME DECOR, GIFTWARE, GRASS SEED, PLANTER BOX MIXES.
~ WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP GARDEN CENTRE ~
BULK FISH COMPOST, BARK MULCH, PREMIUM GARDEN MIX SOIL 6469 Metral Drive Nanaimo, BC
Across from Home Depot, Real Canadian Superstore, next Leon’s Furniture
CALL FOR FREE GARDENING ADVICE
TOLL FREE: 1-866-845-3919
PLANTLAND
250-390-1151
55+ SENIORS DAY IS EVERY WEDNESDAY
15% OFF Regular Priced Items
(Except Bulk Soil, Bark, Fish Compost)
HOURS
STARTING MAY 8th SATURDAY - TUESDAY 9:00 am to 6:00 pm WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 am to 8:00 pm