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Another self-imposed deadline has passed for Compliance Energy as it considers re-submitting an application for a coal mining operation less than 50 km from downtown Qualicum Beach. In January, Compliance CEO Steve Ellis told The NEWS his company would re-submit its application for the Raven Coal Mine to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) by the end of March. On Monday, Ellis confirmed that wasn’t going to happen. “Certainly we haven’t gone away,” said Ellis. “We intend to re-submit. It’s a process we’re going through and it’s evolving and it makes it difficult to put a timeline on it. We have meetings arranged with the (provincial) government in April and Certainly we haven’t we will see how that leads with the regone away submission.” In May of 2013, the EAO rejected COMPLIANCE CEO STEVE ELLIS the application for the proposed mine near Buckley Bay, saying “the application does not contain the required information and (the EAO) has decided not to accept the application for detailed review.” After that rejection, Compliance officials said they planned to re-submit the application within a couple of months. In early January, Ellis said that submission will be made by “the end of the first quarter” of 2104. On its website (www.theravenproject.ca), the company says it expects to hire up to 200 workers during construction and create up to 350 full-time jobs. The underground operation would be centred about five kilometres west of the Buckley Bay ferry terminal and the coal would be stored and shipped out of Port Alberni. Compliance has said three trucks an hour, 24 hours a day, will carry the coal from the mine to Port Alberni. “The benefits to the economy of the area are tremendous,” Ellis said in January. Ellis also said he met informally late last year with Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell and B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak. See COAL WATCH, page A7

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SUPER HEROES IN PARKSVILLE: Under sunny skies, a group of super heroes did a walkabout in Parksville on Sunday afternoon. Caught here at city hall were Storm (Jessica Nemlander), a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Lisa Noble, a burlesque performer who says she also goes by her stage name, Goldilocks) and Wonder Woman (Becky Baldwin).

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On the morning of March 29 the Oceanside RCMP say they were made aware of a missing person who was last heard from by family and friends on the evening of March 28. Angelique Larsen was to meet with a family member in Parksville on the evening of March 28 at 8 p.m., but police say she did not show up. Police say Larsen had been in contact with family and friends via text on that same evening and was last heard from at 8:25 p.m. Police say Larsen is from Lantzville and is described as: Caucasian, 45 years old, five-foot-four-inches tall, 121 pounds with long, brown hair. Police say Larsen may be travelling with two German Shepherd dogs in a black 2012 Dodge Journey with B.C. licence plate 955 LLN. If you have any information, police ask that you contact 911, the Oceanside RCMP at (250-248-6111) or anonymously through Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477). — NEWS Staff/RCMP news release

ICF has news on future of passenger rail Island Corridor Foundation CEO Graham Bruce has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday in Nanaimo to “announce the future of passenger rail service on Vancouver Island.” Bruce sent the notice to media on Monday. The news conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Nanaimo train station on Selby Street in Nanaimo. The news conference comes on the heels of a notice of motion filed by Parksville city Coun. Marc Levebvre at the most recent Regional District of Nanaimo board meeting that stated the “RDN board has lost confidence in the existing administrative function of the ICF” and a “task force of experienced individuals” should be formed to “assist in reinvigorating the ICF.” — NEWS Staff

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50s DANCE PARTY: Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association members were dressed for the occasion at their ‘50s Dance Party Saturday Night at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The event featured former Qualicum Beach resident Zac Stevenson playing Buddy Holly tunes and other ‘50s music with his band. From left, Cathy Van Herwaarden, Katherine Wilk, Faye McKnight and event co-ordinator Sherri Verdec are dressed for the theme of the sold-out evening.

NANOOSE FIRE HALL WATER LOSS

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Regional district directors heard last week explaining how 4.7 million litres of well water was discharged from Nanoose Fire Hall in a sixweek period in late 2012 by a system intended to reduce the hall’s carbon footprint. “It is estimated that actual flows exceeded design flows by a factor of 10,” RDN general manager of regional and community utilities Randy Alexander states in a report to the board, a copy of which was obtained by The NEWS. The report explains: “the groundwater heatpump system (recommended by Johnstone Davidson Architecture in 2010) exchanges heat with untreated groundwater. The untreated groundwater is circulated through the heat pump system, and returned to the ground through surface drainage (a bio-swale, i.e. infiltration basin). Ground water is not consumed in the process; it is returned back to the ground after heat exchange.”

According to the report, the groundwater heat-pump system was intended to “achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption, operating costs and greenhouse gas production when compared to natural gas boiler systems.” But that wasn’t the case. Alexander confirmed in an interview with The NEWS the fire hall discharged an average of 117,840 litres of water per day from Nov. 7 to Dec. 17, 2012, though it was projected to use roughly 9,000 litres per day. While the flow rates were much higher than anticipated, the report said “it is estimated that the majority of the water circulated through the system during commissioning returned to ground through the bio-swale and surrounding surface drainage.” Additionally, the report said at the end of the 45-day commissioning period the groundwater heat-pump system was suspended and a back up gas fired boiler has since been used to heat the facility. See MORE THAN A YEAR, page A9

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Medical marijuana licence holder Mitch Waller of Coombs says he is worried about looming changes coming to the marijuana industry which could see his home-based grow operation made illegal.

A licensed medical marijuana grower and user in Coombs said he’s “relieved” Health Canada’s ban on home-grown pot slated to take place today has been halted by a federal court decision. Mitch Waller said he suffers from scoliosis and for the past two years has been legally growing his own marijuana from home. Waller said his medical marijuana licence (MML) allows for 100 homegrown pot plants and 20 grams of dried bud, which translates into roughly 30 joints.

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Waller, 36, describes scoliosis as “a burning stabbing pain like having a knife jabbed in your back.” He said pot helps him cope with his debilitating disease and looming changes to the system keep him awake at night. “I used to take 120 T3s every month,” Waller said. “Now I use marijuana and it’s absolutely the best source of medication I’ve found.” Waller said he uses the full 20 grams he is permitted every day. Health Canada’s proposed regulations would put an end to home-grown pot productions, directing approximately 40,000 medical marijuana licence holders to buy from largescale commercial operations. But Waller said he won’t be able to afford the changes. “If I have to buy through a commercial site it will cost me $8 to $12 per gram times 20 grams per day times 30 days a month,” said Waller, who estimates the new system will cost him approximately $6,000 per month while he only receives $900 per month on disability. Waller said growing his own crop costs about $2 per gram. “I feel totally victimized,” he said. Additionally, Waller said he uses specific strains of marijuana he’s personally cultivated which are tailored to his needs — something he isn’t sure commercial growers will be able to do. At the Parksville Chamber of Commerce dinner March 13, Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter explained changes to the medical marijuana program are “a good thing.” “There are legitimate cases of people who need it (marijuana) for pain and the program was designed for those individuals,” said Hunter. “But what happened was the MML program got out of control really fast in that organized crime got their hands into it.” Hunter said “it doesn’t take much” to obtain a MML. According to a Health Canada news release issued March 21, when the Marihuana Medical Access Program was introduced in 2001, less than 100 people were authorized to possess pot — that number has grown to nearly 40,000. The release claims the program has seen “significant unintended consequences on public health, safety and security.” Moreover, Health Canada said the high value of marijuana on the illicit market increases the risks of home invasion and diversion as well as presents fire and toxic mould hazards. Hunter said the program hinders RCMP investigations. “How do you get a search warrant when they are supposed to have a grow operation?” he asked rhetorically. Hunter referenced a recent investigation which saw a single licence-holder allowed 560 plants and 25.2 kilograms of dried bud. “That’s 70,000 joints,” said Hunter. “A production like this pulls $2.2 million on the street.” Hunter expressed sympathy for “legitimate folks” using the MML program. “I feel bad for them,” said Hunter. “It (the program) got ruined quickly.” Hunter said changing the legislation regarding medical marijuana would be “an interesting transition period.” Last Friday’s federal court injunction came as a welcome surprise to Waller, who said he had full intentions of shutting down his crop; however, now he’s “waiting in limbo.” “(The temporary injunction) buys nine to 12 months of time,” said Waller. “But after that it’s anybody’s guess what will happen.”

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HOMELESSNESS IN PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH

Number of those without a roof increasing Accurate count is difficult here because so many homeless live in rural areas LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

job for another year. The Oceanside Task Force Co-chair of the task force, on Homelessness started four Malcom Cox gave statistics from years ago when Robin Campbell the recent homeless count conshowed the Qualicum Beach ducted in 2013 and compared mayor a home video show- numbers to the 2011 count. ing the deplorable conditions This research, besides providwhere some local residents were ing the community with rough living. numbers of homeless and those Campbell, who also at risk of homelessness in the co-founded Manna Homeless area, is also very important for Society, was giving out food and garnering funding from governsurvival gear to local people in ment agencies, Cox said. the video. After watching it, the In 2013, 67 people were idenmayor, Teunis Westbroek, gave tified as homeless and that numit to then-Parksville mayor, Ed ber has increased since 2011. Mayne. “We’re starting to see an in“Ed Mayne watched it and crease, and while we don’t see he told me when he saw it that the increase like we do in the he cried,” Westbroek said at a Downtown Eastside (of Vancoupublic meeting held by the Task ver) with 400 or 500 additional Force in Parksville on Thursday. people homeless, we do see five Mayne then appointed Coun. more people,” said Cox, who is a Sue Powell to sit on the Task retired Vancouver police officer. Force, which evolved to the or- “Five additional people doesn’t ganization it is sound like a lot today. but it is — it’s If we had a cold weather The pubfive more peoshelter that was open lic meeting on ple that don’t (consistently) from Thursday, held have a roof over November until March, at the Forum in they would come to it and their head.” the Parksville He also they would call that their Civic and Techstressed that home in the winter nology Centre, the numbers LISA CLASON was attended collected are by about 100 a low estimate people. It was and because to update the community on the the majority of the homeless Task Force’s progress, give infor- people in this area lives in rural mation about the homeless count areas which makes it difficult to last year and discuss the strengths count them. Although people and gaps in the community. tend to think homeless peoThe Task Force was approved ple are often transient or passfor a federal grant last year that ing through, 55 per cent of the enabled it to hire a homeless homeless counted last year have co-ordinator, Sarah Poole, and it lived in this area for more than was announced at the meeting five years. Thirteen per cent Thursday that the RDN has ap- have been on the street for more proved a grant to keep her in her than five years.

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From left, Parksville city councillor and member of the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness, Sue Powell, co-chair of the Task Force Malcom Cox and Homeless Co-ordinator Sarah Poole spoke about homelessness in the region at a recent public meeting in Parksville.

The majority of the homeless counted were men, at 65 per cent, but Cox said they are starting to see an increase in females on the street. Lisa Clason with the Salvation Army talked about the extreme weather shelter which is housed in that organization’s church in Parksville. She said since the shelter opened in 2011 it has usually seen one or two people come in on days that were deemed extreme weather (the call is made daily between November and March). In the 2013/2014 season it was a bit different as there was an extended cold period from Feb. 1 to March 3 when the shelter

stayed open every night, and throughout that time there were between four and eight people in the shelter — eight is the maximum it can house. Because people could count on the shelter being opened, more of them packed up their belongings and came to town, Clason said. “When they knew we were open that month, they came in,” she said. “If we had a cold weather shelter that was open (consistently) from November until March they would come to it and they would call that their home in the winter, and that was what proved it to us.” Cox said the extreme weather shelter, supported by BC

Housing, the Salvation Army and the Society of Organized Services, is the best those agencies could do for the time being. Ultimately the Task Force would like to have a reliable shelter that was open on a regular basis, he said, and one that didn’t force people out into the cold at 8 a.m. Homeless co-ordinator Sarah Poole detailed some of the work she has done since hired seven months ago. In that time she brought all the local service providers together who serve those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. Read the full story ONLINE at www.pqbnews.com

Mayor pleads for donations for Kiwannis housing project Salvation Army Major pledges $1,000 on the spot LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

The Qualicum Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society could have an extra $2,000 towards its current affordable housing project after a challenge was presented at a recent meeting on homelessness on Thursday.

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The meeting was held by the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness and one of the questions at the end of the meeting surrounded the Kiwanis Village project. Qualicum Beach councillor Bill Luchtmeijer said tendering has begun and by the end of the summer the project should see shovels in the dirt. Qualicum Beach mayor Teunis Westbroek told attendees at the meeting that the Town of Qualicum Beach has contributed about $1 million but that the Kiwanis Club still needs to

borrow $3 million more. He appealed to the public to support the project. “The more money we can raise before they go to borrow, the less they have to charge for rent,” Westbroek said. “So if you could talk to your organization or make a donation — I know a lot of people talk the talk about how bad this is in the community, now’s your chance.” After hearing the appeal, Major Martin Ketteringham from the local Salvation

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e tossed around ideas about doing some April Fool’s joke in the paper today. A local politician even sent us a phony news release, hoping to have a little fun. We resisted the urge. Are we just no fun? Perhaps, but we have seen some April Fool’s jokes in newspapers go horribly sideways. One with some high-profile names comes to mind. The memories are a bit foggy, but we will relay the story best we can. Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron and Gary Sinese were filming a movie called Reindeer Games in Prince George in 1999. Big names, big budget ($42 million) and a coup for the Northern B.C. Film Commission and its hard-working commissioner, Sarah Shaak. Restaurants, hotels and all sorts of businesses benefited from this production coming to North Central B.C. Big names, big business and big news in PG for sure. The movie was a week or so into the Prince George part of filming and it was April 1. A local newspaper decided to play a gag. Their bogus story — front page if we recall correctly — was that Affleck and local film commissioner Shaak had fallen in love. There were made-up quotes and all sorts of Tom Foolery in the story. Affleck, or his agent, or the film’s producers, or Affleck’s girlfriend, or all of the above, didn’t find it funny at all. This was a time before Affleck had his high-profile relationship with Jennifer Lopez. We’re not sure if he was still with Gwyneth Paltrow, but we’re not great at following that tabloid gossip stuff. Shaak and her partner at the time were none too impressed, either. Regardless, the you-know-what hit the fan. There were noises from the film’s camp they were considering packing up and taking all their stars and economy-enriching money out of town. Affleck, we were told, was downright angry. City officials, politicians, business leaders and others were calling for heads to roll. In the end, the newspaper published an apology of sorts and the film stayed in town. Reindeer Games’ bad karma continued. The film cost $42 million to make and grossed $32 at the box office. It was panned by critics and Theron later said it was the worst movie she ever did. — Editorial by John Harding

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Recent letters to the editor have complained about the loss of oncology specialist services at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). The majority of cancer patients must now travel to Victoria for many services. Also, for secondary treatment services at local facilities, patients must dig into their wallets: oncology related CT-scans, echo-cardiograms, frequent chemotherapy blood tests and visits with the local doctor to review chemo progress all require the patient to pay for parking at $2.25 for the first two hours at NRGH, which adds up. The Canada Health Act prohibits extra billing for medically necessary procedures. However, for out-of-town patients, the parking charges are a form of stealth circumvention of the act. The Canadian Cancer Society sponsors a lodge for out-of-town patients to receive subsidized housing and food for cancer patients while they are receiving treatment in Victoria. Radiation treatment is only available in Victoria for Vancouver Island patients who usually receive treatment for about four consecutive weeks of five consecutive days of radiation. Together with a spouse, the total patient out-of-pocket cost for four weeks of radiation is more than $2,000. The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) does not reimburse the out-of-town patient. While one may argue for the need for specialized treatment facilities in Nanaimo and other locations in the north, it is more cost effective for VIHA to centralize these services largely in part due to economies of scale. As VIHA can operate more effectively by centralizing the services, it behooves them to also compensate patients

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PEACE DIALOGUE Our Peace Vigil group with the “Honk for Peace” signs has been going for eight years. Once a week for one hour we gather, and in all that time there has never been a motor vehicle accident. There has been a lot of honks and waves. I guess there are many of us that think honking for peace is not that dangerous. What is far more dangerous and aggravating is war. We are part of a global community that needs to move towards other ways of resolving our conflicts. War is not the answer. It’s complex and it’s going to take all of us together to find better ways. Each small act of peace and kindness builds towards that change. I can hold a sign in solidarity with those that are enduring the horrors of war and praying for peace. If this small gesture opens a dialogue about peace, like now, that’s a good thing. Wouldn’t you agree? LIBERTY BRADSHAW Coombs

QBES AND SENIORS Re: the ongoing discussions on the closures of four elementary schools in School District 69. I’d like to add my perspective, as a senior who volunteered at Qualicum Beach Elementary School (QBES) for several years, as a reading buddy and literacy mentor with the primary grades. The principals and teachers at QBES have always made a special point of reaching out

into the community to encourage interaction between seniors and young children. Everyone gains from these relationships: seniors have new “grandchildren” to share their knowledge with, and children learn that “old” isn’t necessarily a bad word. This connection was also expanded into the off-school community, with the Grade 2/3 class spending one afternoon a month with the residents of Qualicum Manor. They read together, played games and had tea and cookies. Everyone looked forward to these afternoons, especially some seniors who had few other visitors. The school was recognized for this program by a provincial seniors advocacy group. Taking QBES away from our community means the loss of these programs that have meant so much not only to the seniors, but to the teachers and children in what is a truly “caring and sharing” environment. It has been suggested that QBES isn’t worth saving because its families are too new to Qualicum Beach. This attitude toward newcomers was prevalent in the 19th century but has no place in today’s world. QBES is being portrayed as an old school in need of upgrading. In fact, renovations and improvements have been ongoing since the mid-1990s and the school is in good condition. The layout is perfect for young children: it is all on one level, and every classroom has a direct entrance to the outside, making it safe and easy to exit in case of emergency. A dedicated group is working on a business plan that will enable QBES to serve even more members of our community. My hope is that they will be given this chance.

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JUNE RENWICK Qualicum Beach See another LETTER, page A13 CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville

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Rules to write by I would like to see rail service restored, it would be better for the environment. KRISTEN HOGAN Parksville

Make it into a hiking It would be nice to Create a biking and and biking trail, it utilize it in a different hiking trail like the KVR costs too much to way like with biking in the Okanagan. upgrade it. and hiking trails. GARY OLSEN French Creek RON CICCONE LINDSEY BROWN French Creek

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‘We ain’t paying a dime to MMBC’ The CEO of Buckerfields expresses concerns about proposed recycling regime

A few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a ‘producer’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags. I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the Province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its web site. I recently went to the web site and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the

Societies Act comprised of three Direc- into any municipality in the Province and tors, two of which live in Ontario. None of offer financial incentives to the locally the Directors have public sector creden- elected government to do what MMBC tials. All of the Directors represent large wants in the area of waste collection and corporate interests. recycling; if the locally elected govern• MMBC is not accountable to any ment refuses, MMBC has the authority to government agency, appointed official, do what it wants anyway. elected official or any other government • The municipal governments of the body other than the Regisprovince do not know the trar of Companies under the background of MMBC and Societies Act. don’t yet realize the fees that • MMBC is not governed MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all the other by the Province’s Financial By Kelvin McCulloch companies amounts to douAdministration Act which ble taxation. sets out the rules for the • The municipal governadministration of all public ments are going to have to monies. give up that tax base they • None of the monies collected by MMBC, including have for waste collection and the fees Buckerfields is suprecycling because the shift to posed to pay go to the Pub‘producers’ paying directly for lic Accounts of the Province or any other waste collection and recycling eliminates government organization. the need and justification for ‘consumers’ • MMBC is not subject to oversight by i.e. property tax payers to pay for these the Auditor General of B.C. services through the municipalities. • Under MMBC’s ‘stewardship plan’ as • The provincial government did not approved by the Provincial government, consult with the municipal governments MMBC has the authority to charge com- or the public but companies like Buckerpanies like Buckerfields unlimited fees fields are pointing it out because until it based on whatever MMBC spends, re- is resolved, we are being taxed twice for gardless of what the actual costs are to re- the same service and residential taxpaycycle our feed bags and regardless of the ers (including me) are being taxed for fact that we already pay municipal taxes something that someone else is actually in all eight of our locations. paying for. • MMBC has the authority to come • Taxpayers and municipal govern-

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ments were not consulted as to whether they really want to shift the financing and control of municipal waste and recycling services out of the municipal jurisdiction, that is, the jurisdiction of democratically elected municipal officials into the hands of a corporation under the Societies Act that is accountable to no one and is outside the jurisdiction of the Provincial Auditor General. • Taxpayers and voters are unaware that the fees being charged by MMBC are so onerous that they will cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300-500 in the newspaper industry in British Columbia, even though recycled newsprint is actually very valuable. In finding all this out, I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in British Columbia, retroactively. I find it appalling. My position as of the time of this writing is this, we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: • The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice. See SEND MMBC, page A25

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Secondary Suites Bylaw Amendments Bylaws 500.389, 2014 and 1285.19, 2014 Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘C’, ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’, and ‘H’ Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a public hearing has been scheduled in your area with respect to the proposed “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.389, 2014” and “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.19, 2014” and will be held: Date: Monday, April 7, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Regional District of Nanaimo – Board Room, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo What are the Zoning Amendments about? If approved Amendment Bylaw No. 500.389, 2014 and Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.19, 2014 would amend the existing land use regulations to allow secondary suites in most rural and residential zones as follows: • In Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘C’, ‘E’, ‘G’, and ‘H’ – Residential 1, Residential 1.1, Residential 2, and Rural 1 through Rural 10 (Inclusive). • In Electoral Area ‘F’ – Agriculture 1, Rural 1, Rural Residential 2, and Village Residential 3. In general terms, the proposed zoning Amendment Bylaws include requirements relating to the size, number, type, and location of secondary suites. The proposed amendment bylaws also include requirements for off-street parking and additional restrictions related to Bed and Breakfast and Home Based Business on parcels that contain a secondary suite. Where can I get more information? A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant documents may be inspected at the meeting, or prior to the meeting at the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) office at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo until April 7, 2014. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. For more information please visit www.rdnsecondarysuites.ca. All persons who consider their interest in property to be affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission at the public hearing. Written submissions can also be provided in advance of the public hearing and must be received at the RDN office by 4:30 pm April 6, 2014, to ensure their inclusion in the public record. Questions or Comments? Please contact the RDN Planning Department @ Phone: 250-390-6510 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111 Fax: 250-390-7511 Email: planning@rdn.bc.ca Mail: 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2

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Asian Cuisine Bowl 168-250gr

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Farkay

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455ml

397gr

483ml

Sauce

Asian Family

Panko Breading or Coconut Milk

Dempster’s Home Bakery

2 White Baguettes

for

283gr

5000 Quaker

Oats

900-1kg

3000

150gr or 400ml

Soya Sauce

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10gr

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336gr

Kraft

455ml

475ml

BBQ Sauce

Miracle Whip or Mayo

2 2

Fully Cooked Dumplings

2 2 1lb

Dr. Oetker

Tomatoes

Tre Stelle or Arla

Coconut Water or Chips

Sports Drink 710ml

155-163gr

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900gr

680ml

for

Deluxe Mozzarella Cheese

2$ for

Tas

So Juicy Coating Mix

400ml

Tre Stelle

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Selected, 284ml

Flaked Meat

156gr

Astro

Tre Stelle

Yogourt

Bocconcini

2$ for

Canadian Sardines

3 Rogers

Bigelow

750gr-1.1kg

18-20’s

Tea

2$ for

Europe’s Best

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit 600gr

$ Astro

Yogourt 650-750gr

Splash or Vegetable Cocktail

Balocco 175gr

Selected, 354-900ml

Plus Applicable Fees

SunRype

Hershey’s, Reese or Lowney

1lt

Selected, 1’s

Regular Chocolate Bars

Fruit Rivers Beverage

Wafers

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12x100gr

200gr

for

700-750gr

Campbell’s

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Five Grain Granola

5 99

Quaker

Value Pack Granola Bars

Rogers

106gr

Plus Applicable Fees

28-36gr

364-434gr

125gr

7 4

Maggi

Coconut Milk

450ml

Quaker

Sauce

340gr

520ml or 40gr

for

Italpasta

Tre Stelle

200gr

for

Naked

Italpasta

Feta Cheese

Powerade

Stax Potato Chips

for

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250gr

Pasta

796ml

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza 325-390gr

Italpasta

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Crescents, Rolls or Biscuits

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Perogies

Pillsbury

Dressing

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375-400gr

Selected, 1.75lt

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250gr

Ground Coffee

100% Juice

EACH

Fraser Valley

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Nabob Coffee Co.

Tropicana

Plus Applicable Fees

Creamery Butter

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WORKING TO GIVE YOU GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLAR! Black Diamond

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Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

Cheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices

Campbell’s

for

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

336gr

Kraft

455ml

475ml

BBQ Sauce

Miracle Whip or Mayo

2 2

Fully Cooked Dumplings

2 2 1lb

Dr. Oetker

Tomatoes

Tre Stelle or Arla

Coconut Water or Chips

Sports Drink 710ml

155-163gr

Plus Applicable Fees

900gr

680ml

for

Deluxe Mozzarella Cheese

2$ for

Tas

So Juicy Coating Mix

400ml

Tre Stelle

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Selected, 284ml

Flaked Meat

156gr

Astro

Tre Stelle

Yogourt

Bocconcini

2$ for

Canadian Sardines

3 Rogers

Bigelow

750gr-1.1kg

18-20’s

Tea

2$ for

Europe’s Best

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit 600gr

$ Astro

Yogourt 650-750gr

Splash or Vegetable Cocktail

Balocco 175gr

Selected, 354-900ml

Plus Applicable Fees

SunRype

Hershey’s, Reese or Lowney

1lt

Selected, 1’s

Regular Chocolate Bars

Fruit Rivers Beverage

Wafers

DYNAMITE DOLLAR DAYS DEALS!

Brunswick

594-776gr

Instant Oatmeal Family Size

Oats

12x100gr

200gr

for

700-750gr

Campbell’s

Soup or Broth

Five Grain Granola

5 99

Quaker

Value Pack Granola Bars

Rogers

106gr

Plus Applicable Fees

28-36gr

364-434gr

125gr

7 4

Maggi

Coconut Milk

450ml

Quaker

Sauce

340gr

520ml or 40gr

for

Italpasta

Tre Stelle

200gr

for

Naked

Italpasta

Feta Cheese

Powerade

Stax Potato Chips

for

LOOK WHAT YOU GET FOR A LOONIE! Lay’s

250gr

Pasta

796ml

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza 325-390gr

Italpasta

100% Fruit Smoothie

Cream Cheese

ALL YOU NEED FOR PASTA PERFECTION!

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TOURISM ASSOCIATION’S AGM: Having a look through the latest tourism guide, produced in partnership with The NEWS, at last week’s annual general meeting of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association (PQBTA) at TighNa-Mara are, from left to right, Betsy Poel, president of the Lighthouse Country Business Association, PQBTA executive director Blain Sepos and PQBTA chair Robynne Shaw. At the AGM, Richard Varela of Horne Lake Caves and Arthur Wong, general manager of the Beach Club, were elected to join the PQBTA’s board of directors.

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Regional District of Nanaimo CAO Paul Thorkelsson said staff have taken “the first step” in building a trail connecting Parksville, French Creek and Coombs. Thorkelsson said the RDN awarded a $184,748 contract to Koers and Associates Engineering, one of nine proposals which won the bid last week. The money comes from a $2.6 million federal gas tax program grant to

be used for “regionally significant projects.” Thorkelsson said design work is expected to start in April and the project is slated for completion in 2015. “It’s a great project and it’s very exciting to see it happen,” he said. “It boads well for the future as far as transportation and linking electoral areas and municipalities — it’s a good news story for sure.” Thorkelsson said a number of years

ago the RDN undertook a review and preliminary design evaluation for a regional trail system throughout the E&N corridor which divided the corridor into a series of trail projects. “So when the funds were made available we made this a first priority project,” he said. “This is the first of what could be a series of significant trails along the E&N corridor — it’s all a question of resources.”

Send MMBC regime to recycling bin CONTINUED FROM PAGE A15

• The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us ‘producers’ and ‘blames us’ for the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control. • Any monies charged under the auspices of the Recyling Regulation are included in the Public Accounts of the Province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. • Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the Legislative Assembly in the form of a Bill so that the proper public debate can occur. • Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not

reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is. One final word, 96 per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities. Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC

cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all. Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the Board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the Auditor General? We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin. Kelvin McCulloch is the CEO of Buckerfields. You can reach the company’s head office in Duncan by calling 250-748-8102.

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THIS WEEKEND IN QUALICUM BEACH

Share some laughs with an Italian family Play being presented by Qualicum Bay Theatre Group LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Attend a play in Qualicum Bay this weekend and you’ll be transported to New York in the 1940s, having a meal with an Italian Family, and you may just find yourself laughing out loud. The interactive dinner theatre comedy is called Tea-A-Ria and it’s being presented by the Qualicum Bay Theatre Group this Saturday night, April 5 and Sunday afternoon, April 6. The play was written by Laurie Nienhaus, a friend of director Donna Prima, whom she met while living in the United States. “It was a show we performed down there for nearly a year and it’s such a fun show I wanted to put it on here.” The play surrounds a traditional Italian family in which the grand daughter decides to open a tea room. The whole family interferes with her plans and hilarity ensues, Prima explained. The show involves some British tourists, an organized crimelinked bodyguard and a seductive hussy. Rather than perform up on stage, the actors will be mingling amongst the dinner tables where guests will be dining. Members of the theatre group are preparing lasagna, garlic bread and salad on Saturday evening and guests that

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Cast members act out a scene from Tea-A-Ria playing this weekend in Qualicum Bay. From left: Donna Prima, director and also playing Nona Lena; Justina Ekl playing Enza Malandra and Teri Petz playing Aunt Sabina.

night will also enjoy a gelatostyle dessert and tea or coffee. Beer and wine will also be available. On Sunday, ticket holders will get an Italian platter with bruschetta. There will also be a gluten-free alternative. Music will be performed by the KSS Jazz Band’s The Jazzavoir Dogs, who will be dressed up and performing old jazzy standards. This is the second show The

Qualicum Bay Theatre Group has put on since forming last year. Prima said she thinks people will like the show because it’ll be out of the ordinary for most folks. “It’s gonna be a different experience, (the guests) are supposed to be made to feel like they are part of the excitement.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night and dinner service starts at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25

including dinner. On Sunday lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and the matinee show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 including lunch. Get tickets ahead of time only, find them at the Salish Sea Market and the Georgia Park Store in Bowser, The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach and Mulberry Bush Bookstores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach. The theatre group’s next en-

deavour will be a four-week improv acting course at the Lighthouse Community Centre, culminating in a improv comedy theatre night. Stay tuned for more details on that event coming up in The NEWS. The Lighthouse Community Hall is located at 240 Lions Way in Qualicum Bay. For more on the hall visit: www.communityhall.ca.

PLAYING EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE THIS SATURDAY

The Eclectics were created during Y2K hysteria LISSA ALEXANDER

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The threat that the world may come to an end on New Year’s Even as 1999 turned to 2000 made it difficult for local music promoter Bart White to book a complete band. “At that time, there was some consternation in the world about whether the world was coming to an end at midnight Y2K, lots of bands weren’t complete,” said White. “There were some members of bands that were prepared to play and others who weren’t allowed out of the house type-of-thing.” In order to get a band together, White ended up combining the talents of two or three different bands. And in order to ditch the egos at the door, he named the new group The Eclectics. That first year the group included the

late Brian Plummer from Sons of Guns, local legends Mike Jarvis and Tony Telfair as well as the Malloomba Boogie Band’s Harry Jaconcic and Al Nelson. Since that night, The Eclectics have become a household name, known to evolve and change, each time bringing new, professional players together for numerous unforgettable shows. Some of the musicians that have performed as an Eclectic include members from The Bad Examples, Bent Rymn, The Bony Finger Band and Rocket 88. On April 5, a new rendition of the group will include Shawn Carle and Mike Viera from Shawn Carle and The Streamliners. Mike Malloon of Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners will also grace the band along with Rick Frew and Pat Hetu from Identity Crises. Nanaimo musician Don

Dube will rock the keyboard while Lenny Hill, known locally as a sound guru, will work the sound table. The group will play at the Eaglecrest Golf Club. White was a musician himself earlier in his life, until an accident in his early 20s prevented him from playing for a time. “I was never destined to be an Eric Clapton by any means, so I ended up managing my band to pay back some royalties on music we had yet to perform,” White said. But why does he still do to? “It’s in my blood, I have to,” he said. “I get my music fix from probably being one of the biggest promoters of live local entertainment as much as I possibly can.” White has put on 23 New Year’s dances in the area and every New Year’s Eve

he puts on an invitation-only show that consistently sells out. White said all the band members in playing in the Eclectics April 5 each have their own following, and it will be exciting to watch them come together. “They are going to be doing music that they are all jointly appreciative of, so I have a feeling there will be some new musical friendships made that night.” Also, he added, professional musicians have been known to attend the shows and ask if they can join the players for a song. Tickets for the show are nearly soldout. Get those remaining for $15 at The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach and Cranky Dog Music in Parksville. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show goes to 1 a.m. For more information call White at 250-228-2540.

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Notice of Public meeting: Qualicum Beach A major change to our Official Community Plan is currently under consideration by Town Council. The plan was adopted in 2011 after thousands of hours of citizen participation. Now, the current council will vote on April 7 to expand the Plan’s “urban containment boundary”, which limits urban sprawl and focuses development within well-defined areas of the Town. The Council intends to do this with a simple majority (three of five votes)—without benefit of an O.C.P review.

Residents of the Town should be heard on this major change to their Official Community Plan

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Fire and Ice returns In previous years, the festival has brought 5,000 downtown BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor

The Fire and Ice street festival is back this year in Qualicum Beach and the Jolly Roger will be flying at full mast on May 3. After 21 years, Fire & Ice was cancelled last year due to a lack of volunteers and other forms of support for the event, but this year it is back with a pirate theme and a treasure chest full of activities for the entire family. Fire and Ice Chair for 2014, Jim Lynch, said they now have a hard-working team in place building on the success of the past twenty years and adding even more culinary choices. “We are working on a few new things. We are hoping to do a pig roast and fill out some of the blocks that haven’t been as busy at past events,” said Lynch. In previous years, the Fire & Ice festival attracted more than 5,000 people to the town with the main street closed to traffic and colourful booths set up with up to 25 teams competing in the chili cook-off for the People’s Choice Award. This year, the chilli teams will be back, but there may be some other spicy food wars where restaurants can battle it out. The NEWS, partnering this year with Thalassa Restuarant, will be back to defend its 2012 People’s Choice Award. Lynch said the one-year break allowed the Fire and Ice Street Festival Society to restructure and come up with an even better event that will make the whole community proud.

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He said the organizing committee spent a lot of time conducting surveys and consulting extensively with local businesses, community organizations, participants and the public to ensure this year’s event will be a success. He said they are providing more choices and options for both area businesses and visitors to participate in the day’s activities. “It is still a work in progress but we are excited about where this is going.” A big change this year will be the end of the messy chili cups people had to walk around with. Instead, visitors can purchase a wrist band for $4 which will allow them to go from team to team sampling all of the food available and voting for their favourite. The chili contest will be adjudicated by judges, but the people’s choice will be for all of the foods that are served. The cool side of the festival will see the return of the master ice sculptors, who will use chainsaws and ice picks to create crystalline works of wonder. There will be additional frozen activities including as ice cream making and the family friendly Kids Zone is back. Juno award winning folk singer Valdy will be the headliner for the entertainment line-up. Local musicians will also be highlighted including Big Twang Theory, Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners, Island Blue Rose, River Side Blue Grass Band and the Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band. To inspire costumes and ice carving, this year’s theme will be Pirates of Qualicum Beach so all scallywags and buccaneers are invited to surrender the booty and channel their inner Blackbeard Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Cory Woodward, of the group The Lion The Bear The Fox, is performing a solo show at the MAC April 3.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MAC

Bear brings raw, passionate style Those in attendance can expect two 40-minute sets LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Attend a concert featuring Vancouver’s Cory Woodward and you won’t soon forget. The musician is one-third of The Lion The Bear The Fox, a larger-than-

life trio that has been stealing the hearts of local residents since the group was formed a couple of years ago. Woodward, known as “The Bear” in the group, is known for his dynamic stage presence and raw, passionate style. The singer songwriter is performing a solo acoustic show at the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC) in Parksville on

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BRIDGE CLUB

1-4pm, Lighthouse Comm. Hall, Nordin Rm., 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. Sheila Steele 250-757-8307

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7pm, Coombs Rodeo Grnds. 3rd/Fri/mo., SeptJune. Open stage. $5, Musicians/ child/FREE.

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MUSIC TRIVIA

7-10pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

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1:30pm, 2nd/Sat/mo, Parksville Pharmasave in the meeting room. Info: PQBLyme@gmail.com

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1pm, Henry’s Kitchen, Qualicum Bay. Everyone welcome. Robert 250-757-8709 or mcfetridge@shaw.ca

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1:30-3:30pm, (Feb 8th, 22nd) all ages & skills. Parksville Library. No registration. Info: 250-248-3841.

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2:30pm, 1st Sun/mo. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. Adults/Seniors $2.50 p.p. ebfoden@ gmail.com, 250-586-3743. 9-10am, Parksville Community Park/band shelter. FREE. 250-954-1002.

EveryMonday MOUNT ARROWSMITH PIPE BAND

6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, PV. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.

QB SENIORS CARPET BOWLING CLUB Mon&Wed/12:45pm, QB Civic Centre. Maggie: 250-752-1156

QUALICUM BEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB 6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge required. Lori Pross 250-752-0196

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort. parksvilleprobus.ca. Guest speaker/John Howarth- Boeing, Bombardier & the Nanaimo Airport Commission. Dave 250-752-4204.

HATHA YOGA 5:30pm, 684 Phillips St. Parksville. First class FREE for locals. pennysyoga.com

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7-10pm, The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

NAVY LEAGUE CADETS

7-9pm. QB Legion. 250-752-8178

TENNIS AT SPRINGWOOD PARK COURTS Every day of the week - various times. Arrowsmith Tennis Club. 250-248-5702. www. arrowsmithtennis.ca

7pm, 1st & 3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 250-248-5806/250-248-9392 1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers & Support Group, Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, PV. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

8:30am-12:30pm, Veteran’s Way & Memorial. Contact Bobbie Garnons-Williams, www. qbfarmersmarket.com, Qbfmmanager@gmail. com 250-240-1233

Stuff2do!

EveryTuesday

6:30-8:30pm, Parksville Elementary School, 9-12 year olds. 250-248-2677.

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

EveryWednesday

EverySunday

6am & 6pm. Tues.& Thurs./Sat at 9am, Genesis Boxing & Fitness, PV. 250-248-5511

LIVE MUSIC

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QUALICUM BEACH CRIBBAGE ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS

7-9pm every Monday (except holidays). PV Community Centre, 132 Jensen Ave. Guests are free! arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

EveryTuesday 893 BEAUFORT SQUADRON AIR CADETS 6:15-9:15pm. Hanger A3, 1000 Ravensbourne Lane Qualicum Beach Airport. 12-18 years. Info: 893aircadets.ca

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

QB LAWN BOWLING CLUB

665 Jones St. New bowlers welcome. Indoor greens. 250-738-0820

OCEANSIDE CONCERT BAND

7-9pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. Info: 250-248-3927 7-9pm., 1st/Wed/mo. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, oceansidephotographers.ca

10am-Noon, 2nd/Wed./mo. ASBC meeting. Family Resource Assoc., 198 Morison Ave, PV. Alexandria 250-714-0801, www.nanaimoautism.org. midisland.asbc@gmail.com

7-8pm, 2nd/Thurs/mo. Nanoose Library Hall. president@nanoosenaturalists.org

7:30pm at KSS High School. New members welcome. Cal 250-752-5909

4:30-5:30pm, last Thurs/mo. PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave. E. Free Pizza! 250-248-3841 x4

9am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall.

OS COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL

7pm, Deez, 3353 West Is. Hwy. 250-7528055. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

6:30pm, 3rd Tues/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy East, Parksville. Bring your laptop or Android device.

QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB

7pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo., 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-240-4538

YOGA FOR ALL AGES

Kathy Murphy 250-594-0285 www.kathleenyoga777.ca kathleen.murphy777@gmail. com Jaya Studio, 420 Trio Lane, QB

PQ MAC USERS GROUP OCEANSIDE

7-9pm, 2nd Tues/mo.,The Forum Rm, City Hall, PV 250-954-1348. www.pqmug.wordpress.com

BIRD WALKS

9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. In different areas of Oceanside. Neil, 250954-1928. nmrobins@telus.net, www. thebirdstore.blogspot.com

FREE MEDITATION

5:30pm, FREE at the MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Info: 250-954-5040, Inge Morrissey, www.freemeditation.ca inge.morrissey@gmail.com

ZUMBA

5:30-6:30pm/ Tues., 975 Shearme Road, Coombs. Drop in rates are $10/class, or ask about punch cards. Brittany, 250-713-3817 or Brittany@greenhouse-marketing.ca

PARKSVILLE TAI CHI

9:30-11:30am, St. Edmund’s Church. $20/ month. 250-954-1002.

2014 BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL - Community festival celebrates nature, particularly the arrival of the Brant geese to our shores. Visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca or 1-866-288-7878.

VOLUNTEER WEEK - April 6 - April 12. The City of Parksville honours volunteers & community organizations with printed bookmarks recognizing volunteer contributions.

RECOVERY CENTRE

10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801

EveryWednesday

2-3pm, Qualicum Community Baptist Church, 600 Beach Rd, QB. Laury (250)594-4282. laurycm@shaw.ca

STUFF NOT TO MISS

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE

1:30-3:30pm, Arrowsmith Activity Hall. Margaret: 250-752-1103

10am-3:30pm., Art classes by donation, 250-248-8185

AGE WELL XPRESS/SHARRON HUDSON

9-10:30am, $10. Naam Yoga & Meditation at the Qmunity,180 Fern Rd W. 250-594-5902

SEA CADETS 6-9pm, Oceanside Middle School, 12-18 year olds. 250-248-2677.

MUSIC AT DEEZ GROUP

7pm, 1st Thurs/mo. at The Gardens. All welocome. Info 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.

HAND SPINNERS/WEAVERS/KNITTERS

10am-2pme, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. Bring lunch, $2 ann. member. Alison Kermack @ 250-248-4383, agkermack@shaw.ca

ARE YOU A SECRET SINGER?

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

QBEACH CORONATION STREET CLUB

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT GROUP

Join a fun relaxed group for joyful singing! Info www.moresingingplease.com, or call Jenny 250-586-5890 for times and venues.

7:30-10pm., Sept 2013-June 2014. Rotary House, corner Beach and Fern, QB. $2.50 p.p. 250-586-3743. ebfoden@gmail.com

7pm., 3rd/Wed/mo., QB Civic Centre. Beate Kuhn at 250-954-1768 or beatek@shaw.ca

2-4pm, 2nd/Thurs/mo.,QBeach Legion. Visitors welcome. Dorothy 250-752-8080

4-5pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. Info: 250-248-3927

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

1:30pm., Last Thur/mo. The Gardens, Wellness Rm. Qualicum Beach. Val 250-468-7556.

DANCE TO TIMBERLINE

7pm., 1st/Thurs/mo., Sept-June at Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, parksvillenewcomers.net

9-11am/Intro meetings, 10am/Regular meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo.. 250-954-3411 oess@shaw.ca

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB

7-10pm, Parksville Legion, 146 West Hirst St. FREE, live classic Country & Rock’n Roll music! 19+. Info, Bill Wilson, laveer@shaw.ca, 250-752-8542

NANOOSE BAY LIONS

OCEANSIDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS SOCIAL

7pm, 2nd & 4th/Thurs/mo., Nanoose Place. 250-927-0518

RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS

5-8pm, EZ 5pm, Int/Adv 6pm, Nanoose Place. Sharon (250) 468 7478.

Beginners 6:30pm. Experienced 7:45. No partner needed. QB Community Centre, Memorial Avenue.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

TAOIST TAI CHI

6-9pm, Jazz, Blues & Contemporary Music, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.

SINGING IN FRENCH

1:30-3:30pm., with group “Nous Chantons”. For location call 250-248-8714.

RAVENSONG MASTERS SWIM CLUB 8-9pm. Dave Kazakoff 250- 752-0017

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

11am-noon. Register at oceansidehospice. com or call Jean 250-752-6227

7:30-8:30pm, St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 138 Hoylake Road QB. Elaine 250-752-8063. 10-11:30am, Health Recovery class (for Special Health Needs), 491A E. Island Hwy., 250-240-3387. www.taoist.org/parksville

MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

3353 West Is. Hwy. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com

CLIMB ABOARD THE WOW BUS

1:30-3:30pm, Errington Village Mall, Corner of Errington & Grafton Rd. The WOW Bus (Words on Wheels) is our outreach Strong Start Program.

BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL EAGLE RELEASE Saturday, April 12th For a great wildlife experience join us for a celebration of flight and our public eagle release. Admission by donation for the Brant Wildlife Festival.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, April 26th Join us for some fun as we celebrate Earth Day 2014. Free admission for Earth Day.

Eagles ~ Owls ~ Bears ~ Hawks ~ Falcons ~ Ferrets ~ Turkey Vultures & More

1240 Leffler Rd, Errington 250-248-8534 • niwra.org

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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ACOUSTIC CAFE IN QUALICUM BEACH

The new face of Scottish fiddling plays here Enjoy some upbeat Atlantic music from Katie McNally

Join Boston-based fiddler Katie McNally and her band for an evening of bold and exquisite tunes bursting from the Scottish and Cape Breton traditions. The Katie McNally Band will be performing at the Qualicum Beach Acoustic Cafe (QUAC) on April 4 at the Rotary House on the corner of Beach and Fern roads. Described as “the new face of Scottish fiddling in the USA”, McNally grew up in the vibrant Scottish and Cape Breton music community in Boston and is the 2009 New England Scottish Fiddle Champion. McNally performs regularly with all-female Celtic band Long Time Courting, has been a member of the New England ﬁddle supergroup Childsplay since 2009, and joined world-renowned Galician bagpiper Carlos Núñez on his tour of North America in 2012. Currently on her first tour of the Pacific Northwest, McNally will be teaming up with two of the most innovative voices in Scottish music in the United States, Boston legend Ryan McKasson on viola and Boston-based pianist Neil Pearlman. McNally’s evocative and melodic playing combined with McKasson’s powerful harmonies and counterpoint—all anchored by Pearlman’s rhythmically driving piano accompaniment—creates a uniquely ar-

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KATIE MCNALLY

Fiddling champion Katie McNally is on her first tour of B.C. and the Pacific Northwest

resting take on traditional music. QUAC happens on the first Friday of every month. The first half of QUAC begins with open stage performances (which is arranged in advance) and after the intermission the feature band per-

forms. There is also coffee and homemade goodies available. Tickets are $5 available from the Vintage Candy Shop in Qualicum Beach, and youth are free. Seating is limited. Those interested in playing open mic

contact John Beaton at jabeaton@gmail. com or Dave Barta at dbarta@shaw.ca. For more on McNally visit her website www.katiemcnally.com. —Submitted by Joyce Beaton/ NEWS Staff

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QB Digital Studio is open for business

Looking to help foster the digital arts, a new co-working space is opening in the old train station AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach town council hopes to make the town a digital arts hub, where high-tech professionals can work internationally via the Internet while enjoying the small-town lifestyle. “The digital arts industry… is an important audience for the town’s young families and mobile workforce attraction strategy, and is a key part of our culture-led economic development initiatives,” said Patricia Huntsman, the town’s cultural development and communications consultant who led the project. To help attract and keep high-tech workers and entrepreneurs, the town is opening the Qualicum Beach Digital Arts Studio in the old train station this month. “This provides a really good opportunity for a start-up,” said Denny Unger, who has been developing a virtual reality game called The Gallery: Six Elements out of his Qualicum Beach house. Unger has signed on as the first tenant of the studio, which provides about 26 spaces in five rooms that offer a flexible combination of meeting, private and cowork spaces.

AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO

From left, Town of Qualicum Beach consultant Patricia Huntsman listens as Telus’ Raed Abihanna and Dirk Jezierski explain the finer details of the cutting-edge technology installed in the new Qualicum Beach Digital Arts Studio.

The studio will include some ongoing tenants like Unger, who currently has three employees in Qualicum Beach and three elsewhere on the continent.

The idea, which was sparked at a digital media symposium last September, is to provide a space where individual, or small groups of digital media pro-

fessionals can work and network and hopefully develop larger projects or even businesses. Jared Shaw, another local digital media expert who helped develop the studio, previously said that while game design can be solitary, they often get together in coffee shops or public places. He said he imagines the studio developing into an educational centre and showcase to attract more computer companies and individuals to the area. With total estimated operating costs for the first year of this pilot project of about $30,000, Huntsman said the town has received about half of the funds through a Telus program that donated $25 for every person in Qualicum Beach who signed up for Optik TV. The rest of the costs are meant to be covered by rentals through the year, she said, with the goal of breaking even. The studio is now open for free drop-in use in April before its formal opening in May, at which time there will be a log-in website. For more information, contact Huntsman at culture@qualicumbeach. com. For more on Unger’s game, visit www.thegallerygame.com.

COLUMN

Snowbirds beware of tax and residency changes Things are about to change dramatically for some snowbirds. U.S. and Canadian authorities will be making changes to the way they determine the residency of individuals that spend time in the U.S. and Canada. Not being aware of these changes could result in harsh tax consequences. The changes that come into effect June 30, are part of the Entry-Exit Initiative and Perimeter Security and Competitiveness Plan. This plan requires authorities on both sides of the border to scan your passport on entry and exit, rather than only scanning passports coming into the country. The result will be a clamping down on Canadians not respecting the honour system rules. The U.S. and Ca-

nadian authorities will now status lose their entitlement know exactly how long a visto provincial health care. If an itor has been in their country individual stays outside B.C. and will be sharing this in- By Stuart Kirk longer than six months they formation with one another. will be required to fulfill All provinces, except Ontario a wait period upon re-estaband Newfoundland, require lishing residency. you to actually live in your 2. A Canadian resident home province for at least six that loses resident status is months plus a day (183 days deemed to have disposed of in most years) in order to all their assets and must pay be considered a permanent tax on that gain. resident of that province. So 3. A snowbird who is in what are the implications if you do not the U.S. too long also risks becoming a stay long enough or spend too much time deemed U.S. resident and therefore subject to tax on worldwide income and they out of your home province: 1. Canadians who lose their “resident” must file a U.S tax return.

WHERE IT COUNTS

4. A snowbird’s estate could become liable to U.S. estate tax, which taxes U.S. residents on the fair market value of their worldwide assets when they die. Clearly if you plan to spend time outside your home province make sure that you count your days very carefully and do not exceed the limits. Always consult your advisor before taking any action. — Stuart Kirk, CIM, is a wealth advisor with Precision Wealth Management. The opinions expressed are those of the author and may not reflect those of Precision Wealth Management. He can be reached at stuart@precisionwealth.ca or 250-954-0247.

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our local Return-it Depot offers more than a convenient way to keep your beverage containers out of BC’s landfills. With fast, friendly service and a focus on the customer, 5 Star Return-It Depots are raising the bar for recycling.

Return-It Depots are easy to get to and have lots of parking, so supporting your local business and contributing to a cleaner neighbourhood assures the best possible recycling experience. Achieving 5 Star status is no easy feat. Only depots that meet strict criteria for facility enhancements, efficient operating procedures and exceptional customer service can display the 5 Star certification.

Look for the 5 Star logo at a Return-It Depot in your neighbourhood, or ﬁnd the 5 Star location nearest you at return-it.ca/locations.

Parksville Bottle & Recycling assures customers of the best possible recycling experience.

5 STAR CERTIFIED Parksville Bottle & Recycling

Experience one of Vancouver Island’s first 5 Star certified Return-It Depots at Parksville Bottle & Recycling. Owner and President Louise Tyler, as well as her staff have been supporting a cleaner community and providing the best recycling experience to Oceanside residents and commercial clients for over 19 years. A recipient of the Encorp Pacific (Canada) Leadership Award and the 5 Star Award, this

Depot ensures exemplary service, cleanliness, design and comfort. Louise and her friendly staff are always happy to see you. Plan to pay them a visit soon.

Parksville Bottle & Recycling 611A Alberni Highway Ph: (250) 248-0224 Hours of Operation: Depot Hours: Mon-Sat: 7am-7pm Yard Hours: Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm Sundays & Stat Holidays: Closed

What sets a 5 Star Return-It Depot apart? Not only do 5 Star Return-It Depots have a clean, bright interior and a welcoming ambience, they’re also equipped with the following: Touchless tap & hand wash sink

Air dryer

Sensor-activated wash stations allow customers to keep clean without having to touch any of the facilities.

Convenient hand air-dry systems are activated by sensor.

Automatic doors Movement-sensitive doors offer customers an easy way to enter and leave the depot.

Odor control The depot minimizes odor and maintains a fresh environment for customers.

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Stainless steel sorting tables Stainless steel tables offer space for customers to sort containers efficiently.

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RES MANAGER VICTORIA1 F/T + 1 P/T. 55 unit building. Office on-site. Rent discount. Car required. Experience an asset. Start late May/June. Fax: (250)920-5437.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

BUCKLEY BAY SUBWAY LOCATIONS

Now recruiting for Full & part time positions. We are looking for: mature, friendly, motivated, responsible team players who enjoy working with people. We offer: â€˘ ďŹ‚exible hours â€˘ free employee meals Please apply in person at Buckley Bay Subway 6856 S Island Highway, Buckley Bay, BC Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply. FLORAL DESIGNER- with experience is required by Thrifty Foods. Drop resume to the Floral Department, Thrifty Foods, Parksville. FULL-TIME DISPATCH/ office position. Computer skills and pleasant telephone manner an asset. Benefit package and fair wage. Send resume to box817@hotmail.com

PARKSVILLE PETRO-CANADA Is Hiring Part/Full Time Service Attendant. Apply in person at 431 East Island Hwy

INFORMATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVERS REQUIRED for the Pub. Must have â€œServe it Rightâ€?, a friendly attitude and be able to work evenings & weekends. Apply to: French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC.

RETAIL PHARMASAVE Qualicum Beach - 2 Positions - Photo Lab Manager & a technician. Must be organized & efficient , having experience on Lab equipment, Photoshop & 3 years in the industry. Reply in confidence with resume, cover letter & references to: Sandy Conn, Box 970, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1T3 or sandy@qualicumpharmasave.com by April 9. Only those short listed will be contacted.

TRADES, TECHNICAL F/T POSITION for 2nd or 3rd year Plumbing apprentice. Fair wage plus benefits. Send resume to box817@hotmail.com JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259. PCL ENERGY. Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 60% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1-877-5563500 BBB Rated A+ or www.mydebtsolution.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: itâ€™s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

MEDICAL HEALTH FOOT CARE in your home by certified foot care nurse. 40 years experience. Vets approved. Marg 250-954-8259.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES HOUSECLEANING, 10 yrs exp in the Community. Have 2 openings and can supply refâ€™s. Call Kelly at 250-240-1964. IF YOU are looking for a reliable house cleaner to clean your home, please call me! I live in Qualicum Beach and have experience and excellent references. Call 250-752-4342

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QUALICUM BAY - HORNE LAKE WATERWORKS DISTRICT

46th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The purpose of this meeting is to elect three Trustees for three-year terms ending in 2017. And one Trustee to complete a Vacated term ending in 2015. Also to discuss works completed in 2013 and new developments for 2014. To be held at the Lighthouse

Community Hall 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 7:00pm

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535

SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS (up to 5) Written applications will be accepted until 4 pm on Friday, April 4, 2014, for up to ďŹ ve Summer Student Labourer positions with the operations department of the City of Parksville. A student labourer employee works under close supervision; the work includes routine manual work requiring considerable physical effort and agility in the performance of a variety of unskilled and limited semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks. This position will involve weekend work. For information about required qualiďŹ cations, how to apply and to see the full job description, visit Employment Info at www.Parksville.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

COMPUTER SERVICES

PAINTING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OTHER AREAS

AL’S COMPUTER HELP. Reasonable rates, mobile service. References available. Call 250-951-4633.

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

1 stove, $20. 1 Kenmore Stacker Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. $100. Deep freeze $80. 7 white aluminum windows all for $250 or sold separate. Various sizes. Open to offers 250-752-0169

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

GARDENING CURB APPEAL Yard Care & Junk Removal. Best rates! Seniors disc. 250-937-1908 EXPERIENCED COUPLE to help in garden and greenhouse in lieu of produce. Call 250-752-6769.

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-586-3517. POIRIER PAINTING: Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE ANTIQUE LAMPS, crystal, ceramic smalls, tables, framed prints, dressers. View daily 1pm-4pm. (250)754-3389.

ARROWSMITH GOLF and Country Club full membership for sale. Call (250)752-1490 BOOKCASE, Old 4 section lawyers, glass lift up front, excellent cond. $550. obo, Train set, diesel type, electrical train set with remote, in original box. offers. Antique chair, made by the Coombe’s Co. Pink tapestry, excellent cond. $125. Call 250-248-5157 CEDAR CHESTBBQ with tools and tank, patio table, umbrella and 4 chairs. 12.5’ Sail boat. Ikea bookcase and cupboard. Chesterfield with matching loveseat, 20 ft. flagpole, lawn-spreader. Call 250954-1771.

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

FREE ITEMS FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).

FUEL/FIREWOOD The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835

OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Tree pruning, hedge shaping & trimming, gutters, & early spring garden clean-ups, powerwashing. (250)240-1116. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Hardscapes, Carpentry, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

FURNITURE 2 QUEEN MATTRESS SETS Still New. Never opened. $200. (250)713-9680 COFFEE TABLE, 60” x 19”, good cond, solid wood construction, $100. 2 end tables, $60 ea. 1 (250)756-2694

FULL-SIZED 2010 Raleigh Electric bicycle, Unisex frame, comes with a battery and charger, mirror, security chain, speedometer, night light. Bought $1500. Sell $1200. (250)752-4294. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, W/D, F/S, granite tiles, beautiful, 17-pce kitchen cupboards, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 MOVING MUST SELL: entrance table & mirror, roof carrier, sewing machine, storage cabinet, chess set, room divider/screen & 2 tables. Cerosun heater, collector plates and Phantom print. See website: www.greatstuffandmore.com (250)248-4393.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

THOMASVILLE 2 piece entertainment unit, cherry wood. Excellent condition. width 45”, height 82” and depth 26”. TV included. $200. Call (250)7292690 (Nanaimo). WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000. Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm

5654 OCEAN View Terrace $625 000. Breathtaking ocean views in North Nanaimo with executive custom built 2 year old home, 3200sqft. 5 bdrms, 4 bath including 2 bdrm authorized suite. Large open area concept, 3 skylights, living rm, dining rm kitchen, vaulted ceilings. Extraordinary pantry and kitchen set up. All granite countertops with eating bar, Bamboo hard wood and warm cork floors, Ng stove F/P and BBQ. Heat pump for affordable hydro bills. Built in Vacuum system. Large double garage. Convenient main floor laundry, walk in closets in mstrbdrm. Lower level also includes family area lots of storage and wine room. Smaller lot and house are almost mtce. free. providing time for those extra fun activities. Call 250585-7769.

FOR SALE BY OWNER COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160

MT. ARROWSMITH golf membership for sale. Annual green fees paid for by the corporate passes. Contact for more info. 250-248-2210 or 250-240-0007. NEW AREA Rug red w/black & white, bought, $300, sell $100. 7’lx5w. (250)585-7744.

$225,000. Great neighborhood two story home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. Completely renovated. See for details.: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

WOODSTOVE, GREAT condition, nice and clean. Located in Nanaimo (you must be able to pick up). $500 obo. Call (250)933-5223

PIANO (SHERLOCK Manning), $600. Beautiful condition. Located in Qualicum Beach. Call (250)752-5373.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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108 Timber View Dr$545,000. Georgia Straight ocean view 10 year old, custom built 4200 sqft home on large lot (.46 acres) completely finished with 5 bdrms and den, 4 bathrooms including 2 bdrm suite. Open area vaulted ceilings, 5 skylights, very large family kitchen, main floor laundry, tile and hardwood floors, NG fire place, BBQ, heat pump, NG ht water tank. Master bdrm (18x14) Oak cabinets throughout. Large rear deck (26 x 26) garage, RV storage with room for possible workshop or carriage house. Quiet keyhole location near Westwood lake. Call 250-585-7769.

HAULING AND SALVAGE JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159 or (250)667-1382. WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

RED FORTRESS 2000 3 wheeled Scooter, low miles, large custom seat, battery warmer, oxygen holder, well care for in closed garage. $1000. (250)753-5815.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES DELUXE GOLDEN Breeza, power-lift recliner, tan leather. New at $3100; Sell $2200 obo. (250)754-3703.

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ROYAL DOLTON dishes “Japora” $350. Antique chair, $75. Call (250)933-3900.

SERVICE DIRECTORY Gardening

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Free Estimates

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LIVE IN this 3 bdrm house with mortgage helper (legal 1 bdrm suite $750/mo). Have a home based business in the 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway (room for RV). New plumbing, windows, Valor F/P, laminate floors/ carpet, driveway, HW tank, D/W, W & D, all appliances stay. 2 blks to City Hall/Library. Low util’s w/2 natural gas F/Ps, stove, HW and dryer (separate meters). Garden shed/small studio, veg garden and xeriscaping front yard (no watering). A must see @ $349,900. (250)954-0227.

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEAN FRONT home on treed 6.5 acres. 3 B/R, 2 level 2,600 sq.ft 433,000. (250)245-8950

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum

Recently re-decorated

1bdrm $450 NS/NP.

Available now

Call 1-250-594-3004 EMERALD ESTATES- 245 McVickers. Bright & sunny, spotless, 2 bed/2 bath patio home in secure seniors independent living complex. Close to all amenities. Wkly hskpng incl’d and an optional evening dining program is available. Single occupancy $1250. Double $1300. Ph. (250) 248-2143

NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.

QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

INVESTMENT Opportunity in Lantzville. Minutes from Woodgrove. 1/2 acre property with rented mobile. with 648 sq.ft 220 wired shop. $310,000. Phone (250)6683733 or (250)619-5803.

QUALICUM BAY large studio apt. - furn., dishes & linens, (or not). utils, cable, WiFi, secure prkg incld. N/S inside. 1 blk to sea. $675. 778-424-8885.

COTTAGES FRENCH CREEK area- furnished bachelor cottage, 350sq ft, own entry, newly renovated w/full kitchen, 2 piece bath. NS/NP. $700 inclds utils. Available Apr 1. References req’d. Call Brian to view, 250-248-6699. HILLIERS: SMALL 1 bdrm cottage, $600/mo, Hydro incld’d. N/S. (250)752-9422.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS ERRINGTON. QUIET, Clean 2-bdrm, 1 bath mobile on Private, shared acreage. Electric heat, large yard, F/S. Small pet neg. Ref’s & security dep req’d.$700./mo (250)248-8097

HOMES FOR RENT COOMBS- BEAUTIFUL country rental, 2 bdrm on 34 acres with large covered patio, carport, 4 appls, $1000 mo. Call to view 250-752-2634 (leave mess and will call back). COOMBS 3 BDRM updated clean 14 wide mobile in pet friendly family park. $45,000. Call 250-937-1760.

DOWNTOWN QUALICUMnewly renovated 3 bdrms, 2 bath, dbl garage. $1400+ utils. NS/NP. Avail May 1. Call 250927-5742, 250-752-4842.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

TIMELY OPPORTUNITY

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

To purchase this established & quickly growing

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER 6 years young. 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Double + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. $365,000. Call 250-757-8757. N. NANAIMO: (Rocky Point) Custom, level entry w/walk out bsmnt, 2493 sq.ft., 4+ bdrms, 3baths. caroldow@gmail.com 1 (250)751-8511 $489,000.

LAWN & YARD MAINTENANCE BUSINESS

operating in the Parksville/Qualicum area. PACIFIC OCEAN View Cabin for Sale. Overlooking the Broken Island Group BC. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, deck. 8 by 12 shed. Vinyl siding. finished inside. $189,000. obo. Call 250-585-7769. Motor home and boat trades considered.

Turnkey operation includes top quality, like-new condition equipment, client list, scheduling/billing software, and professional website. Decaled enclosed/secured equipment trailer & pick-up truck optional. Reason for sale - Relocation. Complete details to serious enquirers.

Contact seller: amcampbell@shaw.ca

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

NORTH QUALICUM: Recently renoâ€™d, 2 bdrm with full basement, on waterfront acreage, enclosed garage, new F/S & DW. Avail. Apr. 1st, W/D, NS/NP, references reqâ€™d. $1100 negotiable with caretaking. Call (250)752-3417

NEW 800 sf. 1 bed, 1 bath waterfront in Saltair. Private entrance, new appliances. Nonsmoking. $1000/month. Utilities extra. Bill @ 250-7393714

QUALICUM BEACH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, double garage, immaculately clean. $1400+ utils. NS/NP. Avail May 1. Call or text 250-927-5742.

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1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298,000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse. Asking $1900. Phone 250-752-2249

QUALICUM BEACH. Great private ofďŹ ce space, approx. 100 sq.ft., ground floor; plus shared reception area. Avail. now. Call (250)240-4751 for more info & to view.

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SMALL DETACHED office is available, located in an Industrial Park. Ample parking & storage. $475. 250-716-6797.

2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREGV8, All-wheel drive Volkswagen Touareg, leather interior, auto transmission, VW trailer package for towing, newer brakes & tire sensors, extremely well maintained clean vehicle, amazing safe ride in all conditions, heated seats, censored wipers, air, amazing sound system, plus many more extras. Locally purchased and serviced Call John 250-816-7368.

RECREATION

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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

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RV PADS SECURE YOUR Spacious RV pad on a nature park-like property near Parksville. $440./mo inclds utils - before the summer crunch. (250)927-5623.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES- (Parksville). 55+ independent living, 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, new carpet. Homemaker & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1095./mo + utils. Call 1-250-248-9249. QUALICUM BAY- large studio apt., furnished, dishes/linen, utilities, cable, WiFi. $675./mo Optional w/fee: assistance, apptâ€™s, laundry, housekeeping, meals, etc. 778-424-8885.

STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $2 each additional foot.

CARS 1988 BLUE Dodge Daytona Shelby Z. Manual, hatchback, FWD. Very rare turbo charged. Beautiful condition inside & out. Mechanically sound. New all season tires 225-60R15 July 2013. One owner. $3475. Call (250)954-0101. 2001 CHEVROLET Impala. 185,000km. Good cond. Asking $2900. (250)756-9367

2000 FORD EXPLORER XL, under 190,000k, new battery, runs good, clean, good tires. $2950 obo. View at: 413 Selby Nanaimo. (250)618-6800

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MARINE BOATS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23â€™ Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT

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2006 ARCTIC FOX, 22H all weather RV. Brand new condition. $12,700. (250)758-7531 or (250)616-8172.

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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SUITES, LOWER ERRINGTON: 600 sq ft, 1 bdrm suite, lrg fenced yard, private driveway, W/D, F/S. Hydro incldâ€™d. Pets nego. Avail immed. $600. (250)947-5198

â€˜08 SANTA FE GL 3.3 FWD, 107KM Serviced by the book. New tires at 80K - new brake pads at 107km lub, oil, filter at 107k - new battery in 2013. $13,900. Ready for summer vacation. Call 250-954-2364

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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS? Contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter Email: sports@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-951-3809

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Local girls playing all-star basketball Three Parksville Qualicum Beach players are headed to the Vancouver Island seniors classic T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

Three local girls have been selected to the North Island AllStar Basketball team for a game on April 5 in Victoria. Brittany Britz, Shaelyn Peachey and Michaela Witte have been selected to the 27th annual Vancouver Island Seniors Classic. The game, which takes place at Spectrum School, will feature the best of the best from all over the Island for the final high school basketball game of their careers. “It’s really an honor to be able to play in this game and the fact that we get to go in together is really cool,” Britz said. “For Shaelyn and I to finish off our high school basketball careers together like this, it’s pretty special.” The girls have known each other since a young age and all went to middle school together, also playing alongside one another. Once it came time to head to high school, Britz and Peachey went to Ballenas Secondary while Witte went to Kwalikum Secondary. “The rivalry part of it was kind of weird at first but it’s not as bad as it used to be,” Witte said. “The first two years of high school it was kind of bad but it really died down once we hit Grade 11. We’ve been friends for so long that it wasn’t really something that mattered.” The game will not only show-

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Brittany Britz (from left), Shaelyn Peachey and Michaela Witte were recently selected to represent the North Island Senior Girls All-Star basketball team in Victoria on April 5.

case the best that Vancouver Island has to offer with the 2014 graduating class, but will allow scouts for college and universities to get one more glimpse at the talent they might have been keeping an eye on all season.

For all three girls, it’s one more chance to tune up before the ID camps start for many universities and colleges. For Britz, her post secondary education plans could include Vancouver Island Universi-

ty but she hasn’t decided yet. Both Peachey and Witte have been looking at Camosun College as a potential place to continue their basketball careers as well. “There have been a few

schools I’ve been thinking about once high school is finished. I’ve been looking at Camosun College and a few schools in Alberta too,” Peachey said. “I’d like to keep playing basketball after high school if I could, it’d be nice.” Both Britz and Peachey finished off an impressive senior season at Ballenas, going unbeaten in their regular season and winning their division, while securing the number one spot heading into the Island Tournament after beating Mark Isfeld for the North Island championship. The Whalers came up just shy of the provincials, for the third time in their last three seasons. There will be two games featuring the boys at 4:30 and 8:00 while the girls game is slated for 6:15 p.m. There have been plenty of big names featured at this tournament over its last 27 years, including two time NBA MVP Steve Nash. Former Ballenas Whaler Nick Adams (2006 grad) was named MVP and scored 25 points for his squad, which won their game 86–82 in 2006. “To be selected to the all–star team is pretty awesome. We’re all really lucky to get to do this and I think that it’s going to be something that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives,” Witte said.

HOCKEY

Hosers v. Switchblades: hockey and fundraising T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The Hosers had a tough time with Team Switchblade, former professional hockey players, as they couldn’t put the fire out early on in the charity game. The game, which finished with a final score of 8–4 for Team Switchblade, raised more than $3,000 for the Society of Organized Services Recreation Assistance Program. Former NHLers Jeff Bandura, Richard Hajdu, along with Vancouver Canucks draft pick and country music star Chad Brownlee and former pros Nate Leslie, Kerry Gladson and Kevin Hoffman, put on a show for the fans in attendance on

Being able to play in Saturday night. program as well. games like this helps the The Hosers had the Arthur Dahlo created majority of the support hunger I still get from time the Switchblade itself, to time when it comes to Saturday night with a which is nearing final the game of hockey. few jeers even being testing. Dahlo was bedirected towards Dave hind the bench for Team CHAD BROWNLEE Johnston; former GenSwitchblade and had erals head coach, who some great things to say suited up for Team after the game. Switchblade. “It was a nice turnout. The SOS also held a 50/50 draw, with These guys came together for a good a prize of more than $200 dollars, and cause and to be able to put on somealso saw one lucky fan win a Team Can- thing like this for the community is alada Sidney Crosby jersey. ways great,” Dahlo said. The donations at the door came in at “A lot of these guys have been doing just over $2,000 and Team Switchblade this sort of thing for years so it’s nice to made a $1,000 contribution to the SOS see that they never lose focus on what

being a part of this game really means.” Fans also had a glimpse of country singer Chad Brownlee, whose jersey was raffled off at the end of the game to one lucky fan. Brownlee, who was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 2003, was in Parksville for the first time and had a great experience. “It means a lot putting on an event like this. It’s a great cause to be able to help kids with playing hockey,” Brownlee said. “It’s an honor to be part of something like this and it really means a lot to be able to give back like this.” See CHARITY GAME, page A37

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Brownlee’s hockey career was shortened thanks to a back injury but his love for the game hasn’t gone away. “Being able to play in games like this helps the hunger I still get from time to time when it comes to the game of hockey. It was a huge part of my life and taught me a lot of life lessons so to be able to come back out here and do this is nice,” said Brownlee. “I get to switch back and forth between playing hockey and making music so I’m pretty lucky to have the best of both worlds.” The charity game Saturday night was just one part of a big weekend at Oceanside Place with the Grumpy Old Men Hockey Tournament. With 24 teams and six divisions (four with 45 and over, one for 55 and over and one for 35 and over) there was plenty of action happening Friday through Sunday. Check Thursday’s paper for full results from the tournament.

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Country singer and former Vancouver Canucks draft pick Chad Brownlee signed his jersey, which was raffled off after the SOS charity game on Saturday night between the Hosers (local firemen) and Team Switchblade (former pros).

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Softball/fastball season starting Youth baseball looking for players of all ages and skill levels for the spring season T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The baseball diamonds are coming alive in April with softball and fastball action running into June. The Oceanside Softball and Fastball is about to start and the league is looking forward to another great year. They will be hosting a free “Learn to Play” fun day next Sunday, April 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Parksville Community Parks field. People are invited to register in advance but can still just go down that Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach

day to learn to play. There will be members of the U19 Rage team on hand to show kids some of the basic skills, they’ll be playing some games and let everyone have fun out on the diamond. Players can start as early as age six in the “Learn to Play” group and they are expecting to be able to make up about seven teams in all. Young people in the Learn to Play group will learn all the skills and knowledge it takes to play softball in a

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fun and exciting environment. Last year the Oceanside Softball/ Rage Fastball program sent two teams to the provincials and one team to regionals, which they look forward to building on this year. For information visit www.oceansidesoftball.ca or call Sarah at 250-2284007. Interested sponsors can call Sheryl at 250-954-8510 to give the players a chance to have all the gear they need to enjoy the game they love to play.

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Fish & Game Club shoot and fundraiser Parksville Qualicum club’s events, including concert, are raising funds for stroke recovery T YSON TAYLOR

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On Saturday, March 22, the Parksville Qualicum Fish and Game Association hosted shooters from all of Vancouver Island competing in their 10th fundraiser shoot. The net revenues generated this year are donated to the Oceanside branch of The Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. for exercise, speech, art and care giver support programs. Kathleen Falvai, coordinator of Oceanside Stroke Recovery was very pleased with the turnout of seventy-eight shooters despite the threatening weather. “It is so heartwarming to see the support this club has for stroke victims. Like the Parksville Qualicum Fish and Game Club, our organization is also run by vol-

unteers and I have been telling everybody about our spring concert featuring the Songbirds Choir at Knox United Church on April 12.” Tickets for the evening event, which will include a small silent auction, are $10 at the door. It will be a great evening underscored with the uplifting sound of a choir. Anyone can contact Kathleen at 250-338-6766 to help or for more information. The Parksville Qualicum Fish and Game Association operates its shotgun range at 1979 Dorman Road (Dashwood) for trap and skeet shooting on Sundays from 10 a.m. and on even dated Wednesdays from 11 a.m. Sporting clays are shot on the fourth Saturday of each month starting at 9:15 a.m.

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Lisa Cunningham, from Courtenay, was one of several “gun girls” competing in the March 22 Fish and Game Club event.

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teers will be required when the games roll into town July 17-20. The games will feature 3,900 athletes, coaches and officials from across the province, competing in 19 sports.It is estimated they will contribute $2.6 million to the local economy. — submitted by the B.C. Games

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Cathedral Grove is one of BC’s most iconic forest settings and a popular way for tourists to experience the feel of Vancouver Island’s tall trees. It also provides a spectacular gateway to an altogether less manicured woodland setting. Mt. Horne, and indeed Horne Lake are named after Scottish settler and fur trader Adam Horne who discovered and mapped an ancient trading trail from Qualicum Beach to the Alberni Valley. This route provided the rough basis for what is now Highway 4. Parking at Cathedral Grove and walking carefully towards the Alberni Summit for around 200 metres, you will find a gated gravel access road doubling back on your right. This is the Western end of Chalet Road, which skirts the Northern shore of Cameron Lake. Although it is possible to short cut through the trails to this road, following this route on the outward leg minimizes the chance of taking a wrong turn and allows a slightly different and very attractive final leg back to your vehicle. As you reach the chalets on the lakeside, look for a trail rising to your left. If you make it as far as the fourth chalet, you’ve gone too far so re-trace and look for the trailhead again with more care. The trail obliges an unusually steep start, and I would strongly suggest choosing a slower pace than one might at first think necessary. This is not the only steep pitch to be encountered on the route so stretching the calves, controlling the breathing and minimizing lactic acid in the muscles will minimize fatigue and therefore the risk of cramp and falls later in the day. The surroundings are typical of a second growth valley side, with a good mix of evergreens, arbutus, maple, windfall and underbrush. Conditions underfoot have a significant effect on traction, with dust in summer, dry leaves in fall, ice and snow in winter and wet roots at any time necessitating awareness, caution and appropriate footwear. After 20 minutes or so you’ll suddenly find the trail intersects the railway line to Port Alberni. Take a good look around and remember this point as it is a key junction on your return route. Turn right and follow the tracks for around 400 metres, looking on your left for a break in the banking. At this point you’ll see flagging tape marking this second section of trail, and a rope to assist with the initial steep pitch leading you back into the trees. As mentioned in previous trail features, do not count on the security of a rope you have not chosen as appropriate and

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What to bring: •Hiking shoes/boots or SUBSTANTIAL trail runners with lugged soles •Backpacks should be large enough to hold essentials PLUS any clothing that needs removed as you heat up. •Lightweight waterproof jacket and, preferably, rain pants. •Whistle, food (lunch and snacks), water (minimum 1.5 litres recommended, or water filter if less carried), small personal first aid kit, any prescription medications, lightweight insulating layer such as a microfleece, sun screen, bug spray, sunglasses, a hat with a brim or peak, headlamp or small flashlight with fresh batteries and a spare set.

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Outsider Adventure’s Corinne Rogers above Cameron Lake.

fixed in place yourself. Once more you’ll find yourself on an uphill grind until you come to a distinct saddle where the trail splits left (East) or right (West). The option on the right heads towards Mt. Wesley but our route follows left for another (much shorter) uphill trail. This brings you out on a substantial gravel road, built to service the antenna on the Southern flank of Mt. Horne, which you will follow uphill to your left. The fortunate tradeoffs for this less attractive section are occasional peek-a-boo views over Cameron Lake and easy, well-graded walking that provides some relief for feet and legs. The road eventually weaves along easier contours bringing the antenna into view. This is your cue to look out, once again, for a trailhead well marked with flagging tape. In this case, the trail will be on your right and leads into slightly scrubbier, smaller vegetation, typical of the higher elevations you’ve now achieved. This section is relatively well marked but care should always be taken to maintain orientation on the trails, especially if there’s a risk of cloud reducing visibility or snow ob-

scuring the trail. Keep following the trail uphill as it winds along and across the hillside, mostly in the trees, until it brings you to the final, rocky push up to the summit. The temptation, on reaching the high point, is to head straight to the summit cairn and enjoy the view. First, though, mark the point where you’ve accessed the flat summit area, or at least memorize the shape of the rocks around the top of the trail as the rocky nature of the final approach means that there is no eroded path or distinctive vegetation to identify the start of your return path. While Mt. Horne may not be the highest summit around, the views it offers, especially towards the Arrowsmith Massif and the Alberni Valley, are spectacular on a clear day. The return route is as steep as the outward leg but, as is typical, it feels steeper and slippier on the way down. Hiking poles are always appreciated on such a descent, but care is the key factor. Feet, fatigued from their efforts, can be refreshed in the cold water of Cameron Lake before the final walk through Cathedral Grove and back to the parking lot.

•Check the weather forecast the day before and adjust clothing choice if required. •Not essential, but worth adding to the list- camera, mini binoculars, compass and/or gps, small mat or tarp to sit on. •Let someone know your intended route and approximate time of return.

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From the Qualicum Beach exit on Hwy 19, follow Highway 4 towards Port Alberni for approx. 16km. Pass Cameron Lake and park at Western side of Cathedral Grove parking lot.

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