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Teachers’ union prez not happy with superintendent’s comments AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
With little sign of progress in the provincial labour situation, emotions were running high at the first School District 69 board meeting of the school year on Tuesday night “We recognize we’re in the midst of what is a dispute between the provincial parties,” District 69 superintendent Rollie Koop told the board. “We value our local relations with CUPE and with the Mount Arrowsmith Teacher’s Association (MATA) and we want to do everything we can to allow the parties to work through that to bring pressure where we can, encouragement where we may,” he said in the context of the readiness of reconfigured schools. MATA president Debbie Morran wasn’t happy with Koop’s comments, waiting for question period at the end to rebut. “I just want to make a comment Rollie, in terms of your perception that this dispute is between the provincial parties, because I can tell you that for every single teacher in this audience tonight, this dispute is not about the provincial parties,” she said, clearly upset. “This dispute is all about teachers, every year, in every local, going out of their own pocket to buy supplies for their classroom because they don’t have the tools that they need to teach the students in their class.” See FULL HOUSE, page A4
Pot plant for Nanoose? A Vancouver-based company says it wants to produce and distribute medical marijuana from a 68,000 square-foot facility it will build in Nanoose Bay. Wildflower Inc. says it will create more than 50 full-time jobs. The Regional District of Nanaimo says it has received confirmation that Wildflower has applied to Health Canada for a licence to grow and ship pot from this region. Read editor John Harding’s report in our Thursday Spotlight feature today on page A5.
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WHERE WERE YOU ON JUNE 13? Photographers scattered throughout Parksville on June 13 to produce our Day in the Life section inside today’s edition of The NEWS. Above, photographer Craig Carmichael captured Greg Lacey welding at Shar-Kare. Select photos from the section will be on display, and for sale, at The MAC from Sept. 2-27. You can also view the photos on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
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School may not be starting next week, but two community organizations have come together to offer full-day camps for families starting Sept. 4. The Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association (ACRA), in collaboration with The Coombs Hilliers Recreation and Community Organization (CHRCO), is offering the camps called Acres of Fun for ages eight to 13 during the teacher’s strike. Youth are invited to join the experienced leaders, in art, crafts, sports and games, as well as explore the wide-open outdoor and indoor spaces at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Highway, two minutes past the Coombs Market. The first day of camp will start Thursday, Sept. 4 to coincide with the first scheduled full day of school in the district. Day camps will continue on Friday, Sept. 5 and Monday to Friday, Sept. 8-12. Participants are given the option of selecting one or all seven days of the camp and the camp facilitators will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flexible drop off and pick up times can be arranged within these hours when people register. Camp fees are $35 for each day of camp and people must be preregistered. Register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Register or get more information with Kim Longmuir, Arrowsmith Recreation Coordinator, at ranlong@telus.net or call 250-248-8515. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by Marilynn Sims
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The Oceanside community policing offices have had a busy summer. According to Rowena Massey-Hicks, volunteer and board member, the organization has more than 100 people who help promote the safety and well-being of the communities in Parksville Qualicum Beach. “I suppose the most important message is about safety,” she said. “That’s why I volunteer.” Massey-Hicks, who works out of the Parksville office, said the makpak (medical alert kit) program works by providing personal medical information to first responders in case you cannot verbally provide the information yourself. She said the program “could save lives” and makpaks are freely available at both the Parksville and Qualicum Beach offices. Massey-Hicks said another program offered through community policing is called the child identification program. “It’s one of the most important programs in my mind,” she said, adding that it works by asking parents to submit information about their child to the RCMP including: updated physical descriptions, a recent photo, fingerprints and a
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“It’s about every teacher, in every local, in- . . whatever that takes.” cluding every school in our district who see stuIn her regular update, CUPE local president dents in their class not getting the support they Lisa Paine said she is disturbed by the governneed and trying their best to do everything they ment’s pledge to give parents of students under can to make that child experience success and age 13, $40 a day. for you to sit there and say that this dispute is be“Wouldn’t that money be better utilized for a tween provincial parties is a slap in the face to negotiated fair and reasonable settlement for the everybody that’s here tonight,” she said getting teachers? Us in CUPE certainly think so,” she said. emotional as board chair Lyn“The bigger picture is about nette Kershaw interrupted her divisiveness… having people . . . call on (Education) saying it was inappropriate. who work together start to Minister Fassbender… to Kershaw supported and get back to the bargaining fight amongst each other and paraphrased Koop’s comments table to start talking again that’s not okay. That causes as saying that the bargaining me and my members serious DEBBIE MORRAN situation is out of local hands. concerns,” she said, summing “We at this local level cannot afup that she hopes they can all fect, or be part of that decision work together for the students. making process.” With school scheduled to start next Sept. 2 in Morran continued, quietly, “That’s the apa- most districts (Sept. 4 in District 69), the pickthetic — we can’t do anything about this — that’s et lines are back up after a summer break and just going to drag this dispute on and on,” she the provincial government and teacher’s union said before leaving the room. don’t have talks scheduled. During her regular report earlier in the meetAfter the Kamloops meeting, B.C. Teachers ing, Morran had said that union representatives Federation president Jim Iker demanded an had come away from a provincial meeting in Ka- immediate start to mediation, while the governmloops, “with renewed solidarity and a determi- ment is saying that the teachers’ pay and benenation to achieve a fair deal.” fits demands are too far above We at this local level “We can’t continue to mainother public sector settlements cannot affect, or be part tain the system, buffering it to negotiate. of that decision-making against the $275 million that’s Fassbender reiterated Monprocess been removed each and every day, that the government has LYNNETTE KERSHAW year since 2002,” she said, addno desire to legislate the teaching she is hopeful a deal can be ers back to work. Veteran medireached in time for the beginator Vince Ready is monitoring ning of the school year (Sept. 4 the talks and has indicated he in this district). will step in if it would be productive, but both She asked for parents, the community and sides blame the other for a gulf that’s too wide “this board of education to call on (Education) for Ready to attempt to bridge. Minister Fassbender… to get back to the bargainNegotiations are complicated by the BCTF ing table to start talking again,” she closed to a insisting on preconditions to talks based on two big applause from the full audience. Supreme Court decisions in their favour over There are various rallies taking shape, includ- class size and composition that the province is ing one at a location to be determined by District appealing. 69 parents and students at 9 a.m. Sept. 2 and a The government has tabled a clause that provincial one outside the premier’s Vancouver would allow either side to terminate any agreecabinet offices on Sept. 5. Kershaw pointed out ment if it dislikes the court outcome. that the board sent out a letter Aug. 8 “urging — with files from Jeff Nagel, Black Press both sides to get children back to the classroom . Also See DISTRICT SAYS SCHOOLS, page A7
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Pot plant may sprout in Nanoose Location unknown at this time; company says it has applied to Health Canada for licence JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
A Vancouver-based company wants to build a medical marijuana production facility in Nanoose Bay that could employ more than 50 people. Wildflower Marijuana Inc. CEO William MacLean says the company has applied to Health Canada to become a licensed producer of pot and wants to build two facilities in the area, one just south of Nanaimo and the other a 68,000 square foot operation in an undisclosed Nanoose Bay location. “We already have most of the contractors lined up,” MacLean said about plans for construction. He said it will take four months to build the facility, with a best-case-scenario start date for construction in late fall of this year. “We’re building from scratch,” said MacLean. “We are designing this from the ground up. It’s not an inexpensive proposition.” MacLean said the company plans to invest more than $40 million on the two facilities in the next four-five years. He also said the Nanoose facility would employ more than 50 people, working in the lab, harvesting and other jobs. “It’s definitely going to be higherpaying than the average job,” he said, adding that the We are designing this from publicly-traded company the ground up. It’s not an (CSE:SUN) will inexpensive proposition offer employees stock opWILLIAM MACLEAN tions. “We want to make sure employees are taken care of, well paid for their jobs.” Last year, the federal government passed into law Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The regulations describe the application process for producers and to whom the producers can sell their product. It also includes things like security measures that need to be employed by a producer. An individual can get a prescription from a physician for marijuana. That individual can then purchase marijuana through a licensed producer. The producers can also sell to other licensed producers and even export
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their product (read about the regulations online: http://www.laws-lois. justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR2013-119/). The NEWS asked MacLean why he wanted to set up his company’s first facilities in this region. “Mainly because of the temperate climate and the access to skilled labour,” he said. This region’s climate — not too hot in the summer, not too cold in the winter — will save the company money on heating and air conditioning their facilities, said MacLean. “We’re currently moving through Health Canada’s application process for producing and distributing high quality, pharmaceutical grade marijuana,” states the company’s website (wildflower.ca). “As we complete this process, we focus on our goal of having the smallest carbon footprint of any marijuana producer in Canada.”
MacLean said Wildflower has been in contact with both the RDN and MP James Lunney about the project. “They are aware of what we’re doing,” said MacLean. “And we haven’t heard any controversy at all.” RDN officials initially confirmed only that they were aware this company was planning to submit an application to Health Canada. “We have definitely been contacted by that company,” said RDN’s general manager of community and strategic development Jeff Garbutt. “But we don’t provide information about individual property enquiries. They (Wildflower) have asked about a variety of properties.” Garbutt has sent e-mails to residents who have been calling the RDN with questions. The RDN called The NEWS with an update Wednesday saying it had received confirmation from Health
Canada that Wildflower Inc. had submitted an application to license a marijuana production facility here. The provincial government, through Agricultural Land Commission, has deemed that medical marijuana production is an agricultural use that’s permitted on lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The RDN has passed bylaws that basically state any medical marijuana production facility that wants to set up shop in the RDN has to do so on ALR lands. Therefore, the RDN doesn’t have much, if any, involvement in Wildflower’s process at this point. The company would have to apply for building permits if it ever reaches that point. “People need to go to Health Canada if they have questions,” said Garbutt. Health Canada can be reached by phone at 1-866-337-7705.
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Real-life look at Vimy Ridge Sara Taylor has long been interested in history, but her recent trip to Europe gave her a much deeper appreciation. “In school we’re just taught the facts, we learn about our mistakes rather than how to learn from our mistakes,” said the 17-year-old from Errington who just returned from a trip to England, France and Belgium as one of 14 winners of the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize from the Vimy Foundation. “When I went into it, I didn’t understand the gravity of it, I didn’t expect it to affect me on such a deep level,” she said describing the two week visit to places like the Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museum in London and the Vimy Ridge memorial in France. Taylor said she uncharacteristically clicked on a Facebook ad offering something about trips to Europe, and the rest fell into place as she won the scholarship from among hundreds of applications from across the country. Other than starting with Second World War sites in London, they worked chronologically through war history and each student picked and focused on the story of a specific fallen soldier. Taylor said she picked private William Edward Thorne and felt she could relate to him because he was from Nanaimo and was just a year older than her when he headed overseas where he died at Vimy at just 19.
The students made tributes to their specific soldiers, Taylor leaving seashells she felt she had in common with Thorn, coming from this seaside area. The trip was meant to give the students a real-life sense of the experience of war and tie in with the centennial of the start of the First World War in August. The students got to see the new Vimy Education Centre just starting construction at the Vimy Memorial, where a 22,000 square feet (1,850 square metres) facility will open for the centennial of the Battle at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 2017, and the 150th anniversary of Confederation. “I don’t think I’ve ever done so much in two weeks in my life,” Taylor said, adding that they still had time to get a sense of the big picture. She said she was really struck by the absurdity of “the idea of a war of attrition,” referring to battles like Passchendaele, where hundreds of thousands died to gain less than a mile.” “I realized how important it is to avoid future conflicts.” Going into Grade 12, Taylor hasn’t made any decisions, but is considering various history related careers like anthropology and museum curation, adding, “what I’d really like to do is write, and I believe that a working knowledge of modern history is incredibly important for any kind of writing.” For more on the foundation and Beaverbrook prize, which was supported by the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation and EF Educational Tours, visit www.vimyfoundation.ca/ Beaverbrook.
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While they wait on negotiations between the provincial government and the teachers’ union, District 69 schools are ready to welcome teachers and students, despite the complications of school closures and reconfigurations over the summer. There are still late details to work out, trustees heard at Monday’s board meeting. Secretary treasurer Erica Bailey said last year at this time the district had 840 students registered to ride the bus. So far this year, that number is just over 500. “That’s concerning because we don’t know if that’s indicative of the the fact that there are fewer people that need to ride the bus or, as we think is more likely, there’s a whole lot of people who hav-
en’t applied,” she said, pointing out this complicates the district’s efforts to design an efficient system. She urges parents to register as soon as possible, both those requiring busing, and any students in general who are not yet registered with the district for school. Because of the strike, parents are asked to register at the board office in the PCTC in Parksville. Asked about the lack of sidewalks for younger students heading to different schools after the reconfiguration, superintendent Rollie Koop said it was out of the board’s hands. “We’re well aware of the issues, they’ve been part of the conversation right from the earliest phases of our conversations about potential reconfiguring our middle schools,” he said, highlighting Despard Avenue between Craig Street and the Alberni Highway near Springwood Elementary and “the Wembley-Church Road corridor” on the way to Oceanside Elementary. Koop said while the district is aware, “the board
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of trustees doesn’t control community infrastructure.” He also said the situation is further complicated in the Wembley-Church case by the fact that Wembley Road crosses from Parksville into the RDN and back into Parksville. The district will be providing what Koop called a safety bus site at the former Parksville Elementary School, transferring students that used to attend there to the new Springwood and Oceanside elementaries. Both Koop and Bailey
expressed “a huge thanks and congratulations to staff for the school conditions,” as Bailey put it, admitting she had “a few moments of doubt” early in the summer. Unlike most districts, due to the reconfigurations, all students in District 69 are scheduled to start class on Thursday, Sept. 4, also beginning an hour later and ending an hour earlier than usual that day. Assuming the strike ends, elementary students should report to last year’s teacher at their new school.
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from Aug. 6-10. Dutton said the survey is accurate to within 5.7 percentage points, plus or minus, 19 times out of 20. Dutton also said the poll’s data was gathered from the responses of 303 Qualicum Beach residents. Dutton released the data from only one question on Wednesday. He said the question was worded this way: “The Pheasant Glen project, as proposed, will add 200 residents, a new clubhouse restaurant and an event pavilion. The estimated economic benefit is approximately $35 million to the local economy. Do you agree or disagree that a project like this will be good for
Qualicum Beach?” The results released by Dutton pertaining to that question stated that 43 per cent of respondents “strongly agree” and 24 per cent “somewhat agree.” It also revealed that 16 per cent “strongly disagree” and nine per cent “somewhat disagree.” Two per cent neither agreed or disagreed and six per cent said they either don’t know or refused to answer. Dutton said more details from the survey are expected to be released in the next few days. See Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS for the story. — NEWS Staff
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payment for individual meetings. He said in the future he would like to see an independent consultant undertake a remuneration report. RDN chair Joe Stanhope reminded directors that remuneration issues should be sorted out before the upcoming election slated for Nov. 15. RDN staff will bring forward their revised report at the next committee of the whole meeting Sept. 9. The remuneration committee is made up of an unpaid board, which includes former RDN director and former Parksville mayor Sandy Herle. The RDN has established a protocol of reviewing board remuneration and expense reimbursement rates every term in the year of local government elections. The rates established by the board are effective once the new board is sworn in at the inaugural meeting Dec. 9.
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TOWN TIDINGS Budget Schedule Introduction and first reading of the Town of Qualicum Beach Financial Plan took place at the August 11 th regular Council meeting. Join Town Council and staff on Monday, September 8 th to provide your input. The budget schedule is as follows: Monday, Sept. 8 Monday, Sept. 29 Wednesday, Oct. 6 Monday, Oct. 20
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The Town of Qualicum Beach, in partnership with the Coastal Invasive Species Committee (Coastal ISC), will offer a reporting and treatment system for invasive knotweed species. This pilot program is asking the public to report sightings of knotweed. The program aims to verify all knotweed reports within the Town and to provide professionals to conduct treatment on select sites at no cost to the landowner. A knotweed alert sheet, providing information on identification, proper disposal, and reporting options has been developed and is available on the Town’s website at www.qualicumbeach.com. Coastal ISC appreciates the cooperation of all residents in addressing knotweed on both private and public land. Local residents can benefit from free treatments by stem injection by reporting Knotweed until September 8th. Treatments will take place in September. To report infestations email info@coastalisc.com or call 1-250-857-2472. For more information on identification of this plant and its damaging impacts; as well as other invasive species that are being managed in your area please visit: http://www.coastalisc.com
ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote in the November elections for the Town of Qualicum Beach? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure you can find out by calling or visiting the Town of Qualicum Beach. The Town Hall office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Town Hall until 4:30 pm on September 23, 2014. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 24, 2014 to November 15, 2014.
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Fire Hall Update You will notice increased activity at the new Fire Hall site this month as construction crews prepare and begin construction of the new Qualicum Beach Fire Hall. Windley Contracting Ltd. is on schedule and construction of the Fire Hall is expected to last one year (completion in the summer of 2015).
Ocean Mile Swim The 57th Annual Ocean Mile Swim took place on Sunday, August 17th with Joel Lutz taking first overall with a time of 21:42. The weather was great for the 66 competitors and for all of the spectators lining the shore of Qualicum Beach. The most senior swimmer was Barry John Graham, 74 years old with a time of 27:58 and Camryn Stannard was the youngest swimmer, 9 years old with an impressive time of 31:30.
Roadside Clippings Please note it is the property owners’ responsibility to remove and dispose of yard material during non-roadside chipping collection times. There are two chipping pickups annually. It is a violation to leave brush on the boulevard during non-chipping times. As an alternative to composting, the Church Road Transfer Station at 860 Church Road accepts yard and garden waste year round (fees apply). For more information call 250.248.5254.
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Town of Qualicum Beach for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Town Welcomes Daniel Sailland as the new Chief Administrative Officer The Town of Qualicum Beach would like to welcome Daniel Sailland as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Daniel Sailland joins the Town from the Village of Pemberton. Mr. Sailland holds a Masters of Business Administration from Warwick Business School (Warwick University) in the United Kingdom, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria, BC.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the [municipality or electoral area] for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.
LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning September 30, 2014 until the close of general voting for the election on November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Town of Qualicum Beach office in Town Hall, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.
OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Town of Qualicum Beach and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Town of Qualicum Beach. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Heather Svensen, Chief Election Officer at 250.738.2207 Jimmy Foulds, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250.738.2198 FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.qualicumbeach.com
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“My family and I have found a beautiful place to live in Qualicum Beach and will be getting installed at the end of the month. After an exciting final summer in Pemberton I am looking forward to getting to know the Qualicum Beach team and community”, said Sailland.
Mark your calendar! Every Saturday 8:30am-Noon Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market August 28 Last QBDBA Uptown Summer Market – Expanded to include all of Second Avenue August 29 Last Artisan Market TOSH parking lot September 8 Regular Council Meeting–7pm September 10 Public Open House –10am September 29 Regular Council Meeting–7pm
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hris Burger could have been in an excellent position to provide educated insight on issues of importance as we wind down to election day in November. Despite his relative youth, Burger is an experienced politician who has gained a lot of knowledge about the issues facing Parksville Qualicum Beach. He knows how budgets work, how municipal staff operate, how senior governments can work for municipalities and how public expenditures can affect a residential or business tax bill. He has always been able to impart this knowledge without arrogance and with a knack for the pragmatic. He seems comfortable conversing in a boardroom or street corner, definitely an attribute for any politician. After four years as mayor of Parksville, and many previous years as a councillor in both Qualicum Beach and Parksville, Burger recently announced he would not seek re-election on Nov. 15. In the very next breath and at the same news conference, Burger said he is endorsing current Coun. Marc Lefebvre in the mayoral race this fall. So much for the ‘no dog in the fight’ theory. Now, it could be that this is a bit of newspaper navel-gazing. Burger could have been an excellent source for reporters during the election, someone with experience in municipal issues not currently encumbered by the need for political gain. Yes, we lament the loss of that kind of source for our readers. It’s not like he’s lost that knowledge because he has endorsed Lefebvre. But it tends to taint his comments, put them in a political light, especially when one considers the strained relationship that’s been evident in council chambers Burger has had with Lefebvre’s opponent, Bill Neufeld. Burger has the right to endorse, or not, anyone he wishes, of course. He prefers to say he has put his recommendation forward for the people of Parksville, but any way it’s sliced it’s an endorsement. It remains to be seen if it carries any weight, makes any difference in the campaigns of Lefebvre or Neufeld. The race for mayor in Parksville will be interesting regardless, and hopefully full of issue-oriented discussion. It would have been better with Burger’s non-partisan perspective. — Editorial by John Harding
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With the headline ‘Forward in Fairwinds’ (The NEWS, July 29), you could have had a sub-headline that read “Backward in Qualicum Beach.” My wife and I were out of the country for two months. When we left, The Qualicun Beach town council had approved a change to the growth containment boundary to allow it to deal with land use issues within its border. When we returned, we read that Coun. Scott Tanner had made a direct appeal to the board of the Regional District of Nanaimo to deny Qualicum Beach’s democratic vote on this issue because he did not agree with it. In my view, this was unethical and contrary to the democratic principles that he should stand for as an elected official. The loss of his RDN appointment (alternate director) was appropriate. The third reading by the RDN board approved the proposed changes to the growth containment boundary, with one director saying: “We have a duly elected body and in our system of democracy majority rules. It’s an issue of governance not land use.” Then there is the small group of unelected busybodies who appear to have put tremendous pressure on the RDN board after the third reading to deny it in the final reading. They did so without the full board being present. This is the same group that through its aggressive letter writing campaigns is opposed to just about everything that is ap-
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“That’s the apathetic — we can’t do anything about this — that’s just going to drag this dispute on and on.” DEBBIE MORRAN, see story page A1
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proved by council. It purports to represent the citizens of Qualicum. It certainly does not represent the “silent majority.” With this latest attack on Coun. Dave Willie, I could no longer remain silent. Its about time Qualicum Beach’s mayor and council take back control of the democratic process and, if necessary, consider petitioning the Supreme Court of British Columbia to reverse the RDN vote. JOHN FOX Qualicum Beach
SILENCE OF THE MOTORBIKES
Speaking of election issues in Qualicum Beach, how about one pertaining to quality of life? How about we do something about the barely mufflered motorcycles that at all hours rocket back and forth on the Rupert ring road between Memorial Drive down to the Old Island Highway? A good many, not all, of the riders seem to revel in the length of and amount of earsplitting decibels they can create on this short journey bypassing our town. It seems much too late but a sound attenuation barrier could have been part of the planning and construction of this “so essential” speedway. A little foresight? Qualicum Beach is a beautiful town with many wonderful natural amenities we are all proud of. The sound landscape and its increasingly loud and unnatural effects needs
some serious attention. This high decibel traffic will surely only increase and perhaps unnecessary for such a small village? A lot of the town’s and council’s energies appear to be spent on the noise of who is or who is not supportive of development and its many hues and colours, but as a taxpayer who is or who will become lucky enough to get their properties included or rezoned is of little relevance if you can’t sit in your back yard and have a normal conversation or hear a natural sound like a bird call. When we develop, increase traffic, put a road or a new subdivision in, let’s consider all aspects, including the unwelcome noise this will bring to our town.
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni
TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
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KEEP QB SMALL Kudos to Nancy Whelan for her excellent column on “enough growth” in Qualicum Beach. We live in one of the most desirable small towns in the country. Let’s keep it that way. And let’s remember, when it comes to the November elections, that with the exception of this present council, it has been the town councils over the past many years, with Teunis Westbroek as mayor for 15 of these years, that have shaped this town into what it is today.
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LEE RAINEY Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A13
VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: What do you think local kids should do if school doesn’t start on time?
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CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca
JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca
Rules to write by I think they should get into a daycare or play group. KEIRA ORTH Parksville
They should protest the government because the teachers have a valid point. LIZ RIDDALLS Port Alberni
Homeschool. JEN MASSOP Port Alberni
Educate themselves about local attractions — if parents can take them there. ANDREA MASSOP Okotoks, Alberta
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I’m rather surprised that the Chartwell community is so proud of their medical devices. The local Community Policing offices have had them for many years already. They are freely available, especially to older people, and well worth having in case of accidents. KATHY WILSON Qualicum Beach
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GEOFF CLAYTON Qualicum Beach
After the initial shock in B.C.’s community of environmentally-conscious people, when the Mt. Polley tailings pond dam broke and we went into the engineering record books for mine failures, we reacted with anger. Perching this toxic waste site above the home to a vast amount of anadromous salmon, resident trout, etc. and wildlife was taking an enormous risk and points clearly to governments’ poor judgment. And, don’t forget, this is the same provincial government that wanted to develop New Prosperity Mine in the West Chilcotin and drain Fish Lake to create another toxic tailings pond. How did Mt. Polley happen? We looked to governments and professional geotechnical engineers to design and monitor not only mining structures like tailing ponds, but also all the dams of note in this province? Furthermore, in a first world country like Canada, we should be able to assume that a regulatory government and their engineers will be reviewing and thereby regulating the private mining industry to ensure safeguards are in place. One observation can be made here already, that without a large geophysical shock or sabotage, which has gone unrecorded, somebody screwed up at the company level. But further to that, in this modern world of technology, instruments should have been placed in and round the dam that would have recorded seepage, piping, geophysical land shifts and or, pressures changes in the phreatic line throughout the dam, or any other abnormalities developing which would have threatened the structural integrity of this dam to hold back the tailing waste. After all, if B.C. Hydro can monitor their dams, 24 hours a day, throughout the province, why not the mining industry? It clearly appears that although Mins! in U
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THANKS FOR THE AID I would like to express my sincere thanks to Jon Cockcroft and office manager, Barbara of Parksville Hearing Clinic. My dad had pretty much given up on being able to wear any kind of hearing aid to help him as he has challenging ears (narrow and bent ear canals, as well as wax issues). I thought we ought to give just one more try and decided to phone them (I found their ad in The NEWS). I explained what had been happening and the challenges involved, but they were not daunted. My dad agreed to an appointment, and what followed was something that went beyond the call. Jon was incredibly patient and willing to help dad if it was at all possible. He got the molds right on the first try and let dad try the hearing aids before making a commitment to buy. Well a little over a month later dad is once again hearing and (I believe) very happy and satisfied. I really felt Jon went out of his way to help dad, and I truly recommend him to all those who could benefit from hearing aids no matter what the difficulty may be. Thank-you for your honesty, your patient help, and your kindness. JAN KORVEMAKER Parksville
TRUDEAU’S POINT I think Chris Martens’ letter in The NEWS (Aug. 5) completely missed Justin Trudeau’s point. Trudeau never said he expected MPs to support abortion; he wants citizens to have the right to decide for themselves by having MPs neutral on the subject, regardless of their own feelings, and not prevent someone’s
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decision. I elect an MP to represent the citizens who elect him, not to push through his own private dealings. If you cannot represent the democracy I believe in, please let me know before the election, not after. Being from Saskatchewan, then Alberta, and now a long-term citizen of B.C., I never thought I would vote Liberal. However, if Trudeau can help give gay people their rights, all Canadians the right to make our own decisions and finally legalize marijuana, I may have to change. Many of our rights today are being tramped on by big corporations and other self-serving groups. Maybe I am naive but I hope there is some change on the way from todays policies. ED FERGUSSON Parksville
THINK ABOUT SPILLS In response to Bernie Smith’s letter (The NEWS, Aug. 12) on the July 1 Not One Spill event. The 300 citizens holding the tape (not polypropylene rope) were not all Community to Protect our Coast (CPOC) members but mainly local residents, Smith’s neighbors. This wasn’t a protest. Everybody had fun. Canada Day celebrations were not affected. No complaints were received. CPOC do not “blindly follow the lead of politicians” — we are non partisan with no political leanings. Smith’s comment on the slow development of alternative energy is a valid one. Greater investment in alternative energy could have taken place some years ago utilizing part of the profit from the oil industry, a point made by the ex-CEO of Suncor, Rick George, in his book Sunrise. Although Smith’s long discourse on the cyclic nature of energy is entertaining, it has little to do with the event on July 1 — he has missed the point. The purpose of the Canada Day event, which was in line with our mission statement, was to raise community awareness of one of the many issues surrounding oil spill risks, in this instance emphasizing the size of supertankers slated to navigate the restricted, turbulent waters of the Douglas Channel. In that we were successful. BILL VINTON Parksville
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING APPLICATION NO. PL2013-113 4320 GARROD ROAD ELECTORAL AREA ‘H’ A Public Information Meeting will be held concerning the Zoning Amendment Application affecting the property located at 4320 Garrod Road in Electoral Area ‘H’ (see map below). The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from Commercial 5 (CM5) to a new residential zone, under the “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987”, in order to allow an existing resort condominium development to be retained and used for permanent residences on the subject property. The applicant is not proposing any new development and will utilize the existing buildings for residential use. The Public Information Meeting will be held at: on: time:
Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach Wednesday, September 3, 2014 6:30 pm The purpose of the Public Information Meeting is to introduce the proposed change in land us and to invite comments from the public regarding this application. Please note this is not a Public Hearing. Comments received at this meeting will be provided to the Electoral Area Planning Committee (EAPC) and Regional Board as part of the application review process. For more information on this application, please contact the Planning Department on regular business days between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, with extended business hours on Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding public holidays. Phone:
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250-390-6510 or 250-954-3798 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111 250-390-7511 planning@rdn.bc.ca 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2
Hundreds of Community event photos online at:
facebook.com/PQBnews The Van Isle Shriners would like to thank
all the Sponsors of our Show & Shine! Held August 3 in Parksville, it was the 25th Anniversary of the Car Show and the Shriner’s first year hosting. It was a great success thanks to the public for their support. Congratulations to all Trophy Recipients! Trophy Recipients can be viewed on our website – www.vanisleshrinersshowandshine.com rd
Proceeds go to Gizeh Shriners of BC & Yukon Child Services Society.
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La-Z-Boy Furniture, Yates Funeral Services and Crematorium, TD Wealth, Complete Window Services, Terminal Auto Body and Auto Glass, Nanaimo Toyota Scion, A&W, Mid-Island Co-Op Gas, Joe Cunningham Ford, Mid-Island Mortgage Brokers, Parks West Business Products, Highway 4 Rentals, Timeless Stone & Granite, The Shady Rest, RSM Productions - DJ Services, Castle Carpet One Floor & Home, RBC Dominion Securities, Oceanside Auto Appraisers, West Coast Custom Gates, Ltd., Dairy Queen, Parksville Qualicum Beach News, Nanaimo News Bulletin, Cutting Edge Trophies, and the City of Parksville. Our Exclusive
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Ray Smit on Labour Day weekend disappointment
hero. She was the only eleven-year old brave enough to say what we are all thinking. That same year When I was little, the gloomiest there was a big change in our rouday of the year was Labour Day. tine. Instead of having one teacher You might think that on the last day all day long we had different teachof summer we boys would make ers for different subjects. The histothe most of our last fleeting mo- ry teacher was especially intimidatments of freedom. But somehow ing. He should have taught religion we couldn’t manage it. After break- because he had a penchant for surfast we’d all gather on the curb and prise tests and most of us prayed, speak in anguished tones about es- trying to answer questions without says, mean teachers and tests. having studied. Still I didn’t feel My parents had a different too bad about messing up. As Aunt outlook. For them the first day of Bee once said on the Andy Griffith school was a day to rejoice. As Ed- Show, “History is hard. There’s so gar W. Howe once said: “If there much more of it these days!” were no schools to take the chilThis year the teachers are on dren away from home part of the strike. Now, I don’t know about time, the insane asytoday’s kids, but when lums would be filled our teachers went on with mothers.” While strike in 1974 we were we lamented our fate, By Ray Smit delighted. Extra days they were quietly celoff! ebrating the return of There were just two daytime tranquility. flies in the ointment. Firstly, our English Of course, even teacher would phone worse than our parregularly with essays ents’ happiness was for us to do while he the attitude of the was away. He was a turncoats: the teachdaunting character so er’s pets. The worst offender on my street was a girl nobody dared ask him how come who looked remarkably like Mar- we had to work while he was on the garet on Dennis the Menace. Each picket line. Secondly, after about Labour Day she’d smugly inform a month, one of the teacher’s pets us that she was “happy to go back started her own picket line deto school.” The traitor! She was manding that we go back to school. one grade ahead of me and always She was on the front page of the loshook her head sadly when I asked cal paper as an example to the rest what my new grade would be like. of us. A few days later a deal was “You’ll never pass, Ray. You’re just done and our freedom ended. I’m not smart enough.” That would sure she believed that she’d singlesend me into paroxysms of panic handedly ended the strike. The worst thing about going that proved her point. Until I was nine, we lived in a back to school is being reminded of pretty tough neighbourhood in To- it by adults who seem to take plearonto. I often wondered if they sold sure in rubbing it in. I must admit bully franchises. I’m pretty sure the sometimes I’m tempted to ask my kid who stole my lunch money had friends’ kids if they’re happy to be going back to school. Maybe that’s to pay a royalty fee. The first day of school was always unkind. But as Will Rogers once hard. I remember in Grade 7 the said, “Everything is funny as long as teacher gave us a quick rundown it is happening to somebody else.” Ray Smit is the author of The on what we’d be learning. When he asked if there were any questions, Trouble With Tapioca now avaiable at Amazon.com. His columns apone of the girls raised her hand and pear every other Thursday. inquired, “When’s the first day of He can be contacted at Christmas vacation?” The teacher Raymondsmit@shaw.ca was duly annoyed but she was our
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BC-wide building codes debated Deep Bay director suggests it ‘erodes regional district authority’ CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
Regional district directors are vying against the provincial government’s request to take hold of the B.C. building code. A proposal came forward Tuesday evening at the regular Regional District of Nanaimo meeting asking board members to consider implementing a uniform B.C. building code, but director Bill Veenhof criticized the motion insisting it “erodes regional district authority” and “risks innovation and construction.” Most directors rallied behind Veenhof and voted to send a letter to UBCM
expressing their concerns over centralizing authority under the provincial government. An RDN report stated the proposed changes would see the province as “the sole authority to set building standards” in an effort to “simplify construction sector compliance.” “What it means is that essentially regional district building inspectors will be working for the province although we (regional districts) pay for it but they (building inspectors) will be swinging to the call of the provincial building code,” explained Veenhof, who represents the Deep Bay/Bowser region. Veenhof said his “biggest concern” is in the case local government wanted to apply an alternative building method that doesn’t align with the B.C. building code they would “have to go on bended knee to the province.”
He cited frustration in dealing with the provincial government during the controversial seaweed harvest in Deep Bay. “In terms of provincial willingness to accept responsibility and be responsible (for the seaweed harvest) it’s about zero and I’d much rather have it the way it is where we can be the authors of our own destiny to a certain degree within the building code regime.” Director Julian Fell, who represents Coombs/Errington, echoed Veenhof’s sentiments. “The province will take control of all the options,” said Fell. “It is my experience with big bureaucracy that they move at the speed of glaciers — I’d like to see some flexibility (for local government) retained.” Read the full story ONLINE at www.pqbnews.com
Fire ban lifted in time for long weekend Effective at noon today (Aug. 28), campfires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, including Parksville Qualicum Beach, according to a CFC news release. The release states that lifting the ban comes due to a forecast of cooler weather “which will result in a decreased wildfire risk in the region.” Campfires and open fires in an outdoor stove are now permitted, however, the release said small backyard
burning piles remain prohibited. Anyone found in violation of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket of up to $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. The Coastal Fire Centre’s open fire prohibitions cover all B.C. Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but do not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments.
Officials with both the City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach confirmed Wednesday the lifting of the ban includes those communities. Regional District of Nanaimo officials said the fire ban remains in place for Horne Lake Provincial Park. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or non-compliant open burning, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. — Submitted by the Coastal Fire Centre
Storage facility sees repeated break-ins After two recent break and enters at Island Self Storage, Oceanside RCMP say the owner and tenants are “very frustrated.” According to a news release, Island Storage has been the victim of two break-ins during the past month which resulted in the loss of “thousands in
property and belongings.” RCMP say some of the stolen items include: rugs, stereo equipment, beds, paintings and kitchen appliances. “These thefts have forced the owner of the business to invest thousands of dollars upgrading security, lighting and infrastructure,” stated the release.
Island Storage is located at 1304 Alberni Highway in Parksville. If you have any information on these crimes please contact the Oceanside RCMP and quote file 2014-7381 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — NEWS Staff/Oceanside RCMP
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TOUR DE ROCK: Sept 20 – Oct 3 copsforcancerbc.ca Show & Shine in Qualicum Beach – Saturday, August 30th Family fun show & shine at the Qualicum Beach Golf Club sponsored by the Oceanside Idlers and Parksville Car Club. 50/50 draw, public donations, entry fees and proceeds from breakfast/ lunch at Thalassa Restaurant donated to Tour de Rock! Opens at 8am. Contact Clay Thompson at 250.752.9615 for more information or to enter your car. Oceanside Riders Raffle – Draw Date: Saturday, August 30th Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid and George Minshull are raffling off a TT-R230 Yamaha dirt bike with trailer! Only 2,000 tickets available. Tickets are $10 each. Total prize value is $7,800. Contact George at gaminshull@shaw.ca or 250.951.9625 for tickets.. To find out more, contact: Mid Vancouver Island Community Giving Co-ordinator, Tracy Berg. Cell: 250.668.6794 | Email: tberg@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on Twitter: @Tourderock and mention #CopsforCancerBC
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave
THU. AUG 28
FRI. AUG 29
QBEACH UPTOWN SUMMER MARKET
BEACH ARTISANS MARKET @ TOSH
6-9pm, this is the last Thursday! Second Ave. Vendors, food, entertainment. www. qualicumbeachdowntown.ca,
3-8pm, this is the last Friday!. Old School House Arts Centre parking lot. deeaguilar@ shaw.ca
BETTER BODY SILVER FOXES
12-1pm, Bradley Ctre., 975 Shearme Rd. Home-made, come and meet friends & neighbours. $6/ Members $2 annual.
10:30-11:30am, Aug 28, Sept 2 & 4, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. 250-240-4840. equifitservices@shaw.ca
YOGA ON THE BEACH 9:30am, this is the last Thursday! Grass beside QB waterfront Visitor Centre. By Donation. 250-951-2538
FRI. AUG 29
OPEN HOUSE 1-2:30pm, Beachcombers School, 7375 Is. Hwy. Principal Wendy Preston, 778-427-4007, principal. beachcombers@shaw.ca. www.BeachcombersSchool. ca
OS STROKE RECOVERY
YOGA ON THE BEACH 9:30-10:45am, this is the last Friday! Parksville Comm Park Beach. Follow the signs. By Donation. 250951-2538
PARKSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
LUNCHEON
5-8pm, 1245 E. Is. Hwy, Craig Heritage Museum. Supporting local produce, meats, products, crafts, and services.
11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. Survivors & caregivers. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.
SAT. AUG 30 ORANGE BRIDGE MARKET
10am-2pm, 716 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. This is the last day! Flea market & entertainment. 250-586-3800, ladysmantle1@gmail.com
ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
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AUGUST 30TH
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Sat. 10am-1pm at the Errington Community Park
Live Music ENJOY! by: Free Live Music, Cafe, Plants, Baking,
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MILNER GARDENS FALL PLANT SALE
SLEGG REALTY
10am-4pm, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-6153. Come early for best selection! Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs, and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners on hand to offer advice. Tea, soup & scones available in the Tearoom (11am-4pm). Garden admission is $5.25/adults, $3.15 for students. FREE to members, children 12 & under accompanied by an adult. www.milnergardens.org milnergardens@shaw.ca
SINGING IN FRENCH 1:30-3:30pm, “Nous Chantons”. New members welcome/Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! Suzanne Bernard, 250-248-8714
AUGUST 29TH
SPIN, KNIT, SWAP & SHOP
TIMBERLINE DANCE
7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, PV, Legion. FREE, live classic country, pop & rock. Members, guests and prospective members welcome. Bill Wilson: 250752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca
It’s time to destash some of that yarn you’ve been holding onto. Bring your unwanted yarn, fibre, equipment or fibrerelated “stuff” to trade or sell at our annual swap meet. Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and plan to join us for some spinning or knitting. Hosted by the Bradley Centre’s Thursday Spinners. 10am-2pm, Errington Community Park, FREE
PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB
SAT. AUG 30
THE ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
TUE. SEPT 2
PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB
PV ROCK & GEM CLUB
QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET
8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. The best in local foods & crafts. 250-951-6516.
NANOOSE MONTHLY MARKET
10am, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Place. $2 local charity donation. 40 vendors! Until October. Van Isle Events.
SMART RECOVERY
10-11:30am, meeting/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Call Ray Deller, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca
VOLLEYBASH 25
Aug 30 & 31, Beachside Drive, Parksville Beach. The Island’s largest & longest volleyball event, a West Coast weekend to remember. Prizes by Quicksilver & Roxy. info@westcoastrec.ca
Aug. 30 & 31, Mixed Fours Tournament. 149 E. Stanford. 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm each day. Spectators welcome. Free!
LIVE MUSIC
7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. THE CODI BAND! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30-11:30am, Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way. Until September. 27th.
“PAINT LIFE LAUGHING” STUDIO
Aug. 30 & 31 (11am- 5pm.) 3726 W. Is. Hwy. Qualicum. Open House Garden Art Show! 250-752-6141
MON. SEPT 1 TOPS BC 4248 PARKSVILLE 10-11am, St. Anne’s Church, 407 Wembley Rd. http:// www.tops.org/
MEN’S/LADIES’ NIGHT 5:30pm, 3730 Fairwinds Dr, Nanoose Bay, Fairwinds Golf Club. 250-468-7666, weekly scramble, buffet dinner & prizes.
7-9pm, Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs 248-6177.
PV & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR 7pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym St. Rehearsals for Handel’s Messiah, No Auditions. Ann. $90. 250752-8130.
ZUMBA
5:30-6:30pm, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. Party yourself into shape. 250-713-3817, brittany@greenhousemarketing.ca
OS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT
7-9pm, The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. Free, family & friends welcome. Court Brooker, 250-7527489, brook@shaw.ca
BLOOD DONORS Sept 2nd/1-7pm, Sept 3rd/12-6pm, Sept 4th/11:30am-5:30pm, PCCC, 132 E. Jensen Ave., Parksville. 250-248-6234.
TENNIS
Every day, various times, Springwood Park. Kim Harris, 250.951.2322. www. arrowsmithtennis.ca
Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!
Visits!
PARKSVILLE TAI CHI BEGINNER
9:30-11:30am, St. Edmund’s Church. $20/month, $50/3 months. Eva Grodt: 954 1002
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
2-4pm, Parksville Civic & Technology Ctre, Rm 100
THURSDAY SPINNERS 10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2/ann. membership. Dawn Ryan: 250-248-6575.
MUSIC AT DEEZ
THU. SEPT 4
SAT. AUG 30 10am-1pm, Errington Community Park. Live Music, plants, baking, produce, crafters. erringtonfarmersmarket.ca.
THU. SEPT 4
WED. SEPT 3
7:30pm/monthly meeting, Parksville Community Centre, 132 Jensen St., Parksville. Guest Speaker, Parksville’s Mayor Chris Burger. parksvillenewcomers.net
7pm, Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Is. Hwy W. Qualicum Beach. The Lazy Mike Trio. 250-752-8055.
OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
7-9pm, The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. Free, family & friends welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.
SEASIDE VETERINARY CARE CHAROUL LEKX, DVM Acupuncture Chinese Herbs Rehabilitation Conventional Medicine
OPEN SATURDAYS
New patients welcome
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MISSING
“Have You Seen Buddy” Last Seen at Wembley Mall Parking Lot April 21st, 2014.
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Cool back to college cars for under $15,000 While some lucky students may have received new cars as high school graduation gifts, the odds are most will have scrimped and saved from part-time to buy that first set of wheels. Whatever the financial circumstances, young buyers will surely share the desire for a car that is economical to operate. Here are five picks available in Canada for under $15,000 – all prices quoted exclude taxes and delivery charges.
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Extra dollars bring techy additions that transform it into a Wi-Fi hotspot and enable the downloading of useful in-car apps to aid navigation. An Ecotec 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed tranny, provides the Spark! Sips gas at 6.4/5.7 L/100kms (city/hwy).
D Toyota Yaris Hatchback: $14,255 At the time of writing, only the 2014 version is available but the new look 2015 is on its way, so look for deals B Nissan Micra: $9,998 on the outgoing car. The Micra is back after a 21-year The proven 1.5-litre engine and fiveabsence and it’s a more than welcome speed manual transmission remain return. It has a European style, boast– currently offering a fuel economy ing 60/40 split rear seats and back of 6.7/5.5 L/100kms (city/hwy) – and seat heating ducts as standard fare. pricing will likely be similar with A 1.6-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine added features. Power windows and a Keith Morgan matched to either a 5-speed manual 6.1” display audio multimedia system transmission or a 4-speed automatwith USB audio input and Bluetooth ic transmission powers it and the capability will be standard. estimated fuel economy is 8.6/6.6 L/100km (city/ highway). E Ford Fiesta: $14,394 C Chevy Spark: $11,945 Shop around because I’ve seen discounted base The Chevy Spark is cute as a bug. Its list of standard models recently for the sedan and hatchback versafety features, which includes 10 air bags, helped sions recently. make it an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Ford is about connectivity and few extra dollars Top Safety Pick for 2014. will add desirable tech features to the info/audio
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system, which already includes a USB port. The base engine is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine or the new three-cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is an option. Both are gas-miserly: 7/5 L/100kms (city/hwy) for the 1.6, 6.2/4.3 for the three-banger. F Honda Fit: $14,635 The very reliable Fit has been redesigned for 2015 and now include Bluetooth connectivity and a rear-view camera as standard equipment. It also gets a boost in power with a new 1.5-litre engine, matched to a 5-speed manual shift that pumps fuel at the rate of 7.1/6.5 L/100km (city/hwy).
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Hyundai Accent: $15,169 Mitsubishi Lancer: $14,998 Kia Rio: $15,480 Dodge Dart: $15,995 Mazda2: $14,450
Also today, Bob McHugh picks five used cars that sell for under $10,000 – all Driveway content can be viewed online at drivewaybc.ca. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Five student-worthy cars under ten grand Finding five used cars under ten grand doesn’t sound like too big a challenge, until a “for a college student” stipulation is added. In my mind, this adds a few requirements as the car has to be, easy on fuel, reliable, easy to park, good on gas, thrives on abuse, room for friends, room for a bike and camping gear, super fuel efficient ... and look good! So, bearing in mind the last requirement is a highly subjective one and ignoring the (no brainer) most popular car in Canada (Honda Civic), here are five vehicle suggestions – in no particular order: Pontiac Vibe (2010 or older): Although the Pontiac Vibe looks different, you also know this compact 4-door hatchback as the Toyota Matrix. A joint (GM/Toyota) production venture ended with the 2010 model year, as did the Pontiac brand. The resale value of a Vibe is generally lower than a same year/condition Matrix, or conversely, you may be able to buy a newer/lower mileage Vibe. The ’09 Vibe was a second generation redesign and a slightly bigger model that came in front-drive and all-wheel-drive editions, and in base and GT trim levels. The base engine is a gas-miser 1.8-litre (132 horsepower) and a 2.4-litre (158 horsepower) engine comes in the AWD and GT models. Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 8.0/6.2 L/100 km
(city/highway) an active lifestyle young person that Fuel consumption (2.4L/AWD): enjoys the outdoors. 10.3/7.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Patriot came in Sport, North and Limited trim levels and the base enHonda Fit (2010 or older): gine is a 2.0-litre that can produce The Honda Fit is a small, but taller, 158-horsepower and 2.4-litre that 4-door hatchback that was introcan produce 172 horsepower is the duced for the 2007 model year upgrade. The transmissions offered and came in DX, LX and Sport trim Bob McHugh levels. Its seats can be reconfigured bob.mchugh@ were a 5-speed manual transmission in an amazing variety of ways and drivewaybc.ca or a fuel-efficient CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic. there’s even a couch/bed recliner position. If serious 4-wheeling is conThe 2009 model was a second templated look for models with a generation redesign with a more powerful 117 trail-rated Freedom II off-road package that adds horsepower (up from 109-horsepower) 1.5-litre protective skid plates, etc. The down-side is increased engine that’s mated to either a five-speed manual weight and higher fuel consumption. transmission or optional five-speed automatic. In Fuel consumption (2.0L/FWD): 8.9/6.9 L/100 km the Sport edition, this automatic also comes with (city/highway) paddle shift gear selection at the steering wheel. Fuel consumption (2.4L/4WD): 9.9/8.2 L/100 km Fuel consumption (1.5L/FWD): 7.1/5.5 L/100 km (city/highway) (city/highway) Nissan Versa (2011 or older): The Nissan Versa Jeep Patriot (2010 or older): The Patriot could may look small on the outside, but this four-door sealso be called “Jeep Light”, as it’s an affordable, dan or hatchback has an amazing amount of space compact yet capable SUV/wagon that’s surprisingly on the inside. The extra head and leg room provided fuel-efficient. Available in both front-drive and four- make it a very good match for a taller or bigger than wheel-drive configurations, Jeep launched Patriot average young person. for the 2007 model year and it’s a good match of Versa offers seating for four (squeeze five) fullsized adults and extra-large rear passenger doors also make getting in or out easier. The lower-priced sedan comes with a 1.6-litre (107-horsepower) engine and a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The hatchback comes with a 1.8-litre (122-horsepower) engine and a 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or a CVT automatic. Prior to 2010, a base Versa didn’t come with ABS
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(anti-lock braking system), and electronic stability control wasn’t even offered as an option. Its electronic-assist steering has an extra-light feel and it can turn on a (10.4 m) dime, making Versa an easy vehicle to park. Fuel consumption (1.6L/FWD): 7.7/5.8 L/100 km (city/hwy-5 Manual) Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 8.5/6.2 L/100 km (city/hwy-4 Automatic) Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 7.3/5.8 L/100 km (city/hwy - CVT) Mazda3 (2009 or older): The first generation Mazda3 (2004 to 2009) set a new performance standard in the economy car segment. Sold as a fourdoor sedan or a (sportier) five-door hatchback, the Mazda3 has been a huge sales success in Canada. The four-door sedan editions of this Mazda3 come with (148-horsepower) 2.0-litre engine and in GX and GS trim levels. Sedan GT and (hatchback) Mazda3 Sport come in GS and GT trim levels and with a (156-horsepower) 2.3-litre engine, with more torque at lower engine speeds. A height adjustable, good supporting driver’s seat plus a standard tilt and telescopic steering column make the Mazda3’s driving position particularly praiseworthy. It definitely offers the best driving experience, but popularity also makes Mazda3 the priciest pick of this group. Fuel consumption (2.0L/FWD): 8.4/6.1 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.3L/FWD): 9.5/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Reviewing the attributes of these car leads me to suggest there’s at least one suitable for anybody on a budget.
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To say the drive from Vancouver to Calgary offers scenic vistas galore would be an understatement. Alexandra Straub And the opportunity to drive it the all-new 2015 Volkswagen GTI made it still more irresistible an opportunity. Time constraints allowed only for the most direct route there; taking the Trans-Canada, the 3, the 5 and then again onto the Highway 1. Appreciating the incredible topographical features the Trans Canada has to offer is something I don’t always do. But with a passenger from Ontario ogling the scenery changes, it made me proud to live in such a spectacular place. Okay, I was a lot proud. Whether driving surrounded by lush, emerald vegetation, desert or engulfed in mountain, there was no shortage of ocular stimulation in our 360 view.
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OPEN HOUSE 9-344 Hirst Ave - Parksville Address
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Beautiful 1,162 sf 3 Bedrm - 3 Bath - 9’ Ceilings S/S Appliances - Granite Counter Top - O/S Garage Hardwood & Ceramics - Great Location Minutes to Downtown and Beacah
BOWSER 5054 Longview Dr.
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Edie McPhedran, Royal LePage
$269,800
QUALICUM BEACH 101-440 Schley Pl.
$199,000
Saturday
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Richard Goldney, Re/Max Anchor
817 Primrose St.
$349,800
Sunday
1-3 pm
Brenda Nicolls, Coast
1030 Spider Lake Rd.
$749,900
Sunday
1-3 pm
Lawrence Setter, Re/Max First
600 Eaglecrest Dr.
$359,900
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$269,800
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500 Corfield St. “Creekside”
from $364,900
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866 Dickinson Way
$359,900
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916 Mulholland Dr.
$319,000
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1030 Spider Lake Road, Qualicum Beach • Beautiful Harvest home on nicely parked out & very private acreage • Driveawy winds past artist’s studio, double garage & RV storage area • For the horse lover riding rings, 5 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE round pen, 4-5 stall barn with Lawrence Setter in Attendance walk outs. Tons of trails & lakes nearby.
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113 W. 2nd Ave
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MLS# 375742
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
359,900
250-951-4715
Super Priced Rancher • Excellent condition • 3 bed/2 bath • Large sunny back yard • Many updates • RV parking
250.937.9379
$408,000
Andrew Simons
5054 Longview Drive
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Hardwood floors Oversized shop .31 acre lot Lots of renos $
Tastefully appointed 1692 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Bright white kitchen, eating area, living room w/woodstove Family rm w/gas fireplace & skylight, double garage w/storage Updates: kitchen & counter tops, pot lamps, vinyl windows Laminate flooring & tile in entry. Fenced & landscaped yard
EDIE McPhedran
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314 East Island Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 2H1
$319,000
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OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY August 30 • 10am to 2pm 411 Oak Street Parksville (off Mills Street)
Downtown Rancher in Qualicum Beach 817 Primrose Street
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$359,900
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For Every Move You Make Since 1993
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1299 Sunrise Drive, French Creek $379,000
701 Camas Way, Parksville $349,000
• Sprawling, almost 2000 sq. ft. rancher on crawl • 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, family, living and formal dining room • Large .43 acre landscaped lot, detached shop and RV parking
• 1900 sq ft 4 bedroom home • Completely upgraded including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and roof • Large landscaped yard with RV parking • Close to all school and amenities
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Family Home on 5 Acres
Columbia Beach Home
735 Kapler Road, Qualicum Beach $625,000 • 2684 Sq ft 3 Bdrms, 3 Bath • Den, Bonus Room ACREAGE • 5 Acres, Fenced & X Fenced • Hobby Farm Potential
1583 Juan De Fuca Blvd, Parksville • 2200 sq ft 3 bedroom, 3 bath • Fenced yard, Double Garage • A Short Block to the Ocean
$199,900 A GREAT DEAL
Waterfront Acreage & Home
First Time Buyers Don't Miss It!
4171 Island Hwy W. Qualicum Beach $675,000 • 3.45 Oceanfront acres • 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2 Level Home OCEANFRONT • Zoning allows for 2nd Dwelling
1790 Dunwurkin Way, Qualicum Beach $239,900 • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath 2 Level Home • Private Setting, Fully Fenced Yard AFFORDABLE • Very Quiet No Thru Road
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3-3199 Brooklin Lane, Hilliers $169,000
• 2 bedrooms and 1100 sq. ft., super quiet setting • 5 minutes from Qualicum Beach • Immaculate and 5 appliances included
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830 Village Way, Qualicum Beach $769,000
• Fully renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom riverside home • New kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, appliance and fixtures • 1/4 acre private yard with two decks • Wired detached 24x24 dual carport with locked storage
• Custom built 4400 sqft 6 bedroom 4 bathroom home • High beamed ceilings, 5 fireplaces, grantite counters and heated floors • 1000+ sq ft 2 bedroom inlaw suite over the 3 bay garage • 2.5 acre property with a separate 1600 sq ft shop
NEW LISTING $264,900
#214-3295 Island Hwy W. Qualicum Beach
224,000
• The Shorewater Condominium Waterfront Resort • Loft Style Condo on The Sandy Beach INCOME • Rental Pool Income in Place PRODUCER
NEW LISTING $259,900
#3-177 2nd Ave W. Qualicum Beach $159,000 • Popular Carriage Lane Investment • 1018 Sq. Ft. with Washroom COMMERCIAL • Covered Mall & Covered Parking INVESTMENT • Tenant Income in Place
NEW LISTING $331,900
BUILDER OR INVESTOR $89,700 !
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Personal Real Estate Corporation
VANCOUVER ISLAND
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• 2 bed/2 bath 1574 sq.ft. • 45ft cedar deck featuring mountain & forest views • RV parking, located on private lane • Light bright and airy MLS# 378512
• 2x 2bed/1bath duplex on 1.23acre • Zoning allows 2 homes on property • Excellent revenue potential
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED $293,900
AVORADO RESORT $42,900
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
• Extensively renovated rancher • 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1308 sq. ft. • Granite counter-tops, hardwood, carpets • New garage door MLS# 379752
EAGLEWOOD BEAUTY $559,900
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900
1722 sq. ft 2 bed/ 2 bath Great room design featuring over-height ceilings Luxurious master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite Crown mouldings, stone fireplace, maple cabinets MLS# 370630
• 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • Cleared building site • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 379578
MLS# 376571
55+ PARK $34,900
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INVESTMENT OR STARTER $211,900
• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 7 year old, .21 acre mountain view • Kitchen island w/ eating bar • 12x12x24 storage unit is included MLS# 366035
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FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $149,900
• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park MLS# 377863
• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher MLS# 373924
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $64,900
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 372109
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FRENCH CREEK RETREAT 406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
$86,000
204-3295 ISLAND HWY
$230,000
W NE
• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas fireplace in main lvg area • Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge
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WALKING PATH TO FRENCH CREEK $519,000 1240 WINNING WAY
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916 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
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• Tastefully appointed 1692 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher • Bright white kitchen, eating area, living room w/woodstove • Family rm w/gas fireplace & skylight, double garage w/storage • Updates: kitchen & counter tops, pot lamps, vinyl windows • Laminate flooring & tile in entry. Fenced & landscaped yard 1097 AERY VIEW DRIVE
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• 672 sqft 2 bed on .47 acre within walking distance of Columbia Beach
• Bright Living Room w/cathedral ceiling, woodstove, & ocean views
• Potential for subdivision, $15,000 in updates: new flooring/appliances
• Family Room, open plan Kitchen/Dining Room w/ hardwood floors
• Immaculate & clean inside, nice deck attached for BBQ & entertaining
• Office, covered deck overlooks ocean, path to beach, near marina
• Great investment, recreational property, or rental, near amenities/golf
BRING YOUR UPDATING IDEAS!
NO PAD FEES EVER!
TIM • Custom 3 bdrm home. kitchen w/island & pantry, vault in lvgrm • Main bath w/separate shower, soaker tub, glass block, full ensuite • Woodstove, den, 2 full baths. Separate cottage w/full bathrm, RV dump • Private covered patio, 16’x10’ deck & beautifully landscaped yard • Storage shed, wood shed & lots of RV & boat parking, alarm system
$267,500
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SPACIOUS PARKSVILLE CONDO
• Executive home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area • 2543 sq. ft. 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & family room • Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances • Open floor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas FP • Walter Allen custom built home
$438,000
Peligren
sales@timpeligren.com 1695 Nahmint Road $424,900
1731 Dar’s Place $314,400
$198,000
124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
Direct: 250-228-5558 1759 Martini $289,000
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1670 Meadowood $648,000
• 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedroom suite below • 20 X 20 deck with ocean glimpse and southern exposure • 12’ X 24 ‘ storage unit • Underground sprinkler system MLS # 376228
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
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Tom Dodds
432 HALL ROAD
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, rancher • Family room, sunroom, den • Skylights, vaulted cedar ceiling • Qualicum Woods, 100’ x 100’ lot
Ian Mackay $345,000
kevin clayton
1670 WYATT’S WAY, QUALICUM NORTH • • • •
Immaculate 2350 sq ft rancher, built 2011 3 bed, 2.5 bath + sunroom, open plan Granite, hardwood, tile, heat pump 2 acres overlooking 4 natural ponds
$485,000
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Close to pool, shops, in Qualicum Beach Private double lot, separate workshop Lovely character home 1,833 sqft., 4 beds, 2 baths
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Ocean view, across from beach Subdividable ocean view lot included New: oak floors, travertine tile, granite 3,276 sqft., 3 beds, 4 baths
$929,000
Aaron Nicklen*
509-1155 RESORT DRIVE
872 CAVIN ROAD
• .67 acre, estate like waterfront • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, on crawlspace • Vaulted ceilings, skylights • Incredible views, very handy location
kevin clayton
$898,000
750 CANYON CRESCENT
• 865sf Deluxe Spa Bungalow • 1bdrm, 2 fireplaces • New reno’s/100% ownership
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$119,000
$750,000
Jill Tuggle
2700 sqft., beautifully finished Backs onto ravine Hardwood floors, private backyard Quartz counters in kitchen
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#3 120 FINHOLM, PARKSVILLE
• The Meadows centrally located in Parksville • 2 bedroom condo Senior oriented • Recently painted, ready for you
$149,900
Jim/Margo Hoffman
2311 MATE PLACE
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Commanding oceanviews, custom home 3 bed, 4 bath, huge covered deck Totally redone with high end finishes .41 acre, private, peaceful, perfect
$579,900
1190 COURTNEY • • • •
Immaculate home & 5.51 acres! 2788 sqft rancher (2008), 30x40 finished shop 3 bed 3 bath with bonus room 30x40 commercial greenhouse
kevin clayton $799,000
Anne Sperling
SOLD 241 - 330 DOGWOOD STREET • 2 bed, 2baths, at Shoreline • Total makeover, overlooks pond • End unit, steps to sandy beach • You will love the updates
$318,000
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3 bed 2 bath rancher on crawl Corfield Glades, level sunny lot, private back garden Maple kitchen, maple floors Gas stove, hw, fp, bbq
$400,000
Anne Sperling
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936 POPLAR WAY
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Large detached shop and garage Newly renovated - a must see Large yard with gazebo and playhouse
$319,900
Ian Mackay
202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!
$29,900
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$254,900
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• 3 bed/2 bath 1077 sf rancher • .56 ac in PV, walkable to all amenities • Lovely treed parcel backs to estuary
Jill Tuggle
217 HAMILTON AVENUE
3931 BOVANIS ROAD
Walk-on waterfront; 1 acre Open concept, rock fireplace Guest cottage, 2 beds, 1 bath 3,428 sqft, 3 beds, 4 baths
Qualicum Woods Westcoast renovated beauty 2146 sq ft on 3 levels with 4 beds/3 baths Gorgeous outdoor garden & deck areas Detached studio/workshop
$437,900 John Barnum
1785 DUNWURKIN WAY, QUALICUM BEACH • • • •
2 storey, main level entry home on .46 acre 1935 sqft, 4 bed/3 bath + fam room & den Private setting, mountain views, RV parking Professionally landscaped w/water feature
$285,000
Brenda Nicolls*
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381 BANKS AVENUE
Solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath home Oak floors, lots of updates 2 garages, extra large backyard Walk to everything location
$329,900
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$259,900
Jo Pedersen
Kim Young
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Bioluminescence is light produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism, but we still have no idea why.
Snorkling with phytoplankton Tours in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area offered by local eco tour operator Imagine swimming among the stars, your every movement leaving fairy trails of light and the view from your goggles looking like you are traveling at light speed through the universe. But this isn't some fantasy or a movie — it's a real experience — and nature is sharing with you one of its beautiful mysteries while you enjoy bioluminescent snorkeling. Of course, there is a scientific reason for how this enigma occurs, since bioluminescence is light produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism, but the most fascinating part is that we still have no idea why. “No one really knows why phytoplankton light up,” said Coastal Revelations guide Patrick Walshe. “For zooplankton and larger animals there are more theories about communication, mating and luring prey. It certainly helps diving ducks hunt at night.” Patrick has been offering bioluminescent tours for four years, providing everything one needs for bioluminescent snorkeling in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. The seasonally-warm waters of the Salish Sea and safe
ocean conditions make for ideal night paddling and swimming. On the tour people learn about how the ocean is at risk, from higher carbon dioxide levels increasing acidity and threatening shellfish industries, to shore development and light pollution impact marine life more familiar with natural beaches and moon/starlight, and excess nutrients from lawn fertilizer and sewage creating toxic algae that makes shellfish poisonous. Patrick believes that the experience of bioluminescent snorkeling will help motivate others to protect our oceans. “I feel that if everyone experiences the exhilaration and beauty of the ocean to the fullest, they will be motivated to work hard to conserve and protect the Salish Sea and the oceans beyond wherever they are.” Book the tour from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27 by visiting www.parksvillequalicumbeach.com. Find “Tours” in the dropdown menu and click on Coastal Revelations Nature & Heritage Tours. —Submitted by Seasmoke
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Care for dementia caregivers Family caregivers often lack support and aren’t eligible for services A growing number of Canada’s aging baby boomers are providing care for a spouse or parent with dementia. But these family caregivers often lack the support they need to avoid becoming patients themselves. “These caregivers are the backbone of our current health system,” said Dr. Janice Keefe at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. “Yet we don’t treat them this way. One of the big challenges we face is that caregivers aren’t viewed as a client or eligible for services in and of themselves.” She’s working to change this situation. For the past 20 years, Dr. Keefe and her team have been part of an international movement to assess the health needs and challenges of family caregivers — mainly daughters and spouses — who are caring for elderly loved ones with disabilities and chronic illnesses, such as dementia. At the heart of Keefe’s research is her co-creation of the Caregivers’ Aspirations, Realities and Expectations (C.A.R.E.) Tool. It’s a pioneering assessment tool for developing an understanding of the support services that family caregivers need. Dr. Keefe and her colleagues started C.A.R.E.’s development in 1998 after studying all of the existing caregiver assessment tools and not finding a single one that could collect all of the information needed. The C.A.R.E. Tool fills this gap. For caregivers, it provides the chance to sit-down for an hour or more, either in a single session or several, and talk about their situation. “For two-thirds of them, it was the first time
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An assessment tool has recently been developed to understand the needs of people caring for loved ones with dementia.
they’d been able to talk about their experiences as caregivers,” said Keefe of the 168 caregivers in Quebec and Nova Scotia who took part in the tool’s initial research and development. But it’s more than just a chance to talk. The C.A.R.E. Tool also offers a way for health care providers, including social workers, nurses and other health care professionals, and caregivers to have a very focused and detailed conversation about the caregivers’ challenges, concerns and hopes. It also helps link these needs to potential caregiver support services, such as respite support. —Submitted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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Mondays
August 11th, 18th, 25th
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Tuesdays
August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL ARTS NEWS? Contact: Lissa Alexander Email: reporter@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0028
MUSIC
Quirky indie folk band getting around West My Friend will be performing at the Errington Hall Friday, Sept. 5 for show number 201 LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Although they recently wrapped up their islands cycling tour and are now on their way to the United States for a tour, West My Friend will be back on this Island by the end of the month, with a show in Errington scheduled for Sept. 5. The Victoria band, described as quirky indie-folk among other descriptions, is comprised of four classically trained musicians who all attended music school at the University of Victoria. Jeff Poynter, vocalist and accordion player with the group, said the islands cycling tour called Bikes, Barns and Beers was a carbon neutral tour, something band members have been wanting to do for ages. “We had trailers for everything including the doubles bass,” he said. The band members cycled about 200 km while on the tour, stopping to play at farms on Mayne Island, Salt Spring, Thetis Island and in Duncan and Nanaimo. West My Friend’s first album called Place was released in 2012 and garnered multiple nominations at the Vancouver Island Music Awards including Roots Album of the Year and Song of the Year. The group’s second album, When the Ink Dries, was released in March this year and Poynter said it features arrangements that are a little more polished along with the added sound of trumpets. “The album hangs together as a whole a bit better, it’s a bit more cohesive and the songwriting is more mature as well,” said Poynter. PHOTO COURTESY WEST MY FRIEND WEBSITE Poynter said the group’s songs features some unusuVictoria’s West my Friend is playing at the Errington Hall Sept. 5. al time signatures and key signatures and the sound generally appeals to all ages. “I guess we try and push the boundaries of what folk ington. On Aug. 31 they will play a show in Victoria to and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. Tickets are $5 at the door for children 6 to 12, and free music is, and I think that appeals to a broad range of celebrate 5 years and 200 shows. Don’t miss this busy band when they’re in town Sept. for children 5 and under. people.” For more on West My Friend visit The group is heading south for its second tour in the 5 at the Errington Hall, the show starts at 8 p.m. TickUnited States this week, playing in Oregon and Wash- ets are $15 from the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music, www.westmyfriend.com.
Popular Island Arts Expo coming to an end Organizers have decided to call it quits after five years Organizers of the annual Island Arts Expo in Qualicum Bay have decided to stop hosting the event. Susan Schaefer said the event saw five successful years but she and her partner have decided not to take it on again. In the past the event has seen big names like Robert Bateman and Mark Hobson exhibit and conduct workshops, plus a number of local talented artists. Instead she and her partner Jeff Shields have expanded the Island Arts Magazine, they are organizing more workshops and she is working on her artwork. Shaefer said there are now art contests in her magazine and she has started IAM Club, an online directory for artists. Visit www.islandartsmag.ca for more information. —Lissa Alexander
LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO
Some visitors to the Island Arts Expo last year peruse the paintings. Organizers have decided to stop hosting the event.
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Deliciously Historical Butlers Restaurant is the heart of the Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel, Qualicum Beach’s charming and elegant Edwardian mansion with the cozy Vancouver Island feel. Butlers is the ideal setting to enjoy fine dining, featuring locally sourced West Coast cuisine. Our enticing menu of appetizers, entrées and desserts, also features selections for vegan, vegetarian and dairy free diets. Join us for an evening of casual elegance and welcoming luxury. See the Parksville Qualicum Beach News for our weekly specials!
Now Open Daily ~ 4pm – 11pm And for Sunday Brunch ~ 11am – 2pm This Week’s Feature: Our Fantastic Tasting Menu featuring Seared Island Scallops, Mussel & Saffron Veloute, Beet Salad, Rack of Lamb, Lobster & Wild Mushroom Linguini and Strawberry Panna Cotta. $80 per person without wine $120 per person with Wine Pairing
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Indigo Jazz is playing at the McMillan Arts Centre Sept. 12.
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Jazz combo plays the MAC Seasoned musicians make up Indigo Jazz from the Comox Valley A jazz duo from the Comox Valley known for playing with an entertaining and engaging style is playing at the McMillan Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 12. Indigo Jazz features three veteran musicians, Dale Graham on vocals, John Hyde on bass, and Rick Husband on guitar and guests Ron Joiner on drums and Jay Havelaar on trumpet. Graham is well known for her personable style and smooth, warm voice. Husband brings a wealth of musical experience having performed for many years in mainstream and traditional jazz groups as well as big
bands in Victoria and Comox Valley. Hyde has been a freelance bassist since 1972 and was artistic director of the Jazz Studies Program at Mount Royal College in Calgary. Tickets for the show are $15, $12 for OCAC members. The performance starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. The McMillan Arts Centre is located at 133 McMillan St. in Parksville. For more information on Indigo Jazz visit www.indigojazz.ca. For more on the McMillan Arts Centre visit www.oceansideartscouncil.com. —News Staff/Submitted by the MAC
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HAND PRINTING WITH INK: Lifetime artist Barbara Botham is showing 10 paintings in Arts Cafe, Harrison St. & Alberni Hwy in Parksville until Sept 30. In keeping with her strong connection with nature, they are mainly bird-themed. She uses an unusual method to hand-apply printing inks, which she says makes for a stronger image with greater texture than possible with a printing press. Arts Cafe is open Monday through Saturday breakfast until 4 p.m.
Memoirs, poetry, writing Renowned poet, writer and essayist Naomi Beth Wakan speaks in QB Nanaimo’s first poet laureate, Naomi Beth Wakan, will be doing a reading from her book of memoirs at the Qualicum Beach Library on Sept. 11. Wakan, 83, was named the inaugural poet laureate of Nanaimo by The City of Nanaimo last year, which runs a three year term. The Gabriola Island resident will be reading from her recent book of memoirs, Some Sort of Life on Sept. 11, discussing life in general, the
poetry of aging and memoir writing. Wakan is known for thoughtful, witty and fun presentations. Wakan has 24 books in the Vancouver Island Regional Libraries. The free event takes place at 2 p.m. For more on the Qualicum Beach library and its events visit www.virl.bc.ca/branches/qualicum-beach. —NEWS Staff
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 6 pm in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaw: “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2014, NO. 2000.94” “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 2000.94” proposes to amend “City of Parksville Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms, the purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the zoning designation from ‘Comprehensive Development CD-21’ to a new ‘Comprehensive Development CD-25’ zone to allow for the development of a grocery store and convenience oriented personal service and retail use that service the adjacent neighbourhood and surrounding local area on a portion of the property legally described as: Lot 10, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2536 except Plans 733RW and VIP65392 (371 Alberni Highway) as shown shaded in black on the map below. MAP AY W
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Ballroom dancing will be part of the entertainment at the 44th annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair this weekend.
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Fall Fair this Saturday Bring exhibit entries to the hall on Aug. 29 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sew it. Sow it. Grow it. Show it. That’s the theme of this year’s Lighthouse Country Fall Fair taking place this Saturday, Aug. 30. Kids get in free to the event which will have a petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy castle and organized games. The pet and bike parade will be led by Farmer Vicky and Daisy the Cow at 10:15, the British Car Club will be on-site and a photographer will be taking photos and e-mailing them to people for free. There’s also an indoor Artisan’s Hall and highland and ballroom dancers will entertain. For music there will be two stages featur-
ing celebrated musicians like Brodie Dawsom, Gerry Barnum, The Jagsters, Bruce and Judy Wing, Joanna Finch and more. Raffle prizes include two WestJet tickets, two nights at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria and tickets to Butchart Gardens. Don’t miss the exhibits with baking, jams, needlecraft, art, photography and much more. The fair takes place at the Lighthouse Community Hall at 240 Lions Way in Qualicum Bay on Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. For more information visit www.communityclub.ca. —NEWS Staff
Music academy open house A grand opening for a new local music academy is taking place Saturday, Sept. 6. Raines Music Academy features a number of teaching rooms, an audio and video recording studio and a music store. People can come during the open house from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 436 Martindale Rd. in
Parksville. Both the store and music lessons for all ages are available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Check the website for prices, teachers and general information at www.rainesbroadcasting.tv or call 250-248-2984. —NEWS Staff
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PEARCE, Dorothy Elena Margaret (nee Jonsson) (November 23, 1932 - August 8, 2014)
Dorothy passed away peacefully in Qualicum Beach, BC. Honoured to have had her in their lives are: her brother Russell Jonsson (Rosemary), her children Sandra Somerville (Harvey), Ric Pearce (Christine), Christina Smith (Dan) along with her grandchildren, Dana, Ryan (Christina), Paul (Crystal), Janelle, Nadine, Meghan (Kyle), Carmen (Dylan), Evan, Challayne (Rob), Braden, and her great-grandchildren, Jalen, Zachary, Dylan, Silas, Blaise, Kinslea, Samara, Quinn, Lincoln, and Lachlan. She is pre-deceased by her sister-in-law June Jonsson, loving husband of 55 years, Raymond “Buster� Pearce and her parents Margaret and Jon Jonsson. Dorothy was born in Prince Rupert, B.C. She was raised in Osland on Smith Island, as well as Prince Rupert and Richmond. Dorothy married Buster in 1952 and started their family in Richmond, living briefly in Calgary before settling back into Richmond. Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker and wife who prided herself on raising three wonderful children. After retiring, Dorothy and Buster travelled throughout North America in their motor home, eventually settling in Parksville. Her favourite past times were; fishing, playing crib, baking, crabbing, and sitting around a table sharing a meal. Dorothy will be remembered as a loving woman who always had a hug, a homemade blanket, or an emphatic “I love you� for those around her. Her spirit and devotion to family will remain with us forever. Dorothy’s family is very grateful for the kindness and caring given to Mom by the staff at Qualicum Manor and Dr. Carey Sulz and also to Evy for her heartfelt care. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:30 am at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Sidney, BC, followed by a celebration of Dorothy’s life at 1 pm at The Sidney Pier Hotel, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. or Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
DONNA ALEXANDER 1946 - 2014 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Donna Joyce Alexander, age 68, on Friday August 22, 2014 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after bravely battling a series of chronic conditions. Donna was known for her stoic attitude and her fight to remain with her family. She leaves behind her loved ones: Doug Alexander, her daughters Bonnie Slamen (John) and Darlene Alexander (Wayne). She will also be dearly missed by sister-in-law Diane Alexander and brothers-in-law Ron Towle and Ted Alexander, nieces and nephews and their families, as well as the Halverson family and the Slamen family. She will be especially missed by her only beloved granddaughter Macey Slamen whom she called her little “Princess�. She was predeceased by her mother Merna, her brother-in-law Darrel Alexander, sister-in-law Darlene Towle, father and mother-in law George and Daphne Alexander. Donna was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and moved to British Columbia when she was a small child, she later met and married Doug Alexander living in Richmond, B.C. where she raised her daughters. She later started a family day care in her home where she cared for and loved more children. She was a dedicated wife and mother. Donna moved to Bowser, B.C. in 1981. After moving to the Island she finally got her driver’s license at 40-something and started a small career in waitressing. She loved her many cats and dogs, she enjoyed going shopping and her coffee!! Thank you to all the staff at the Renal Unit at NRGH where she had been receiving dialysis for nearly the last 2 years. A special thank you to Dr. Anthony Booth, one of the many specialists, whom delivered her care and whom she spoke so very highly of. Also thank you to Bonnie from Granny Go-Go, and staff, for your caring attention to our mother as well as the wonderful organization “Wheels for Wellness� who also drove her to appointments. A private family burial will be held on Thurs Sept 4, 2014 followed by a celebration of family and close friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the volunteer organization “Wheels for Wellness�. You will be forever in our hearts. We love you Mom.
ANNE BEAUCHAMP November 30, 1954 – August 13, 2014
With much love we say goodbye to Anne. She fought a lengthy illness with dignity and courage. Left with many happy memories of better times are her beloved partner Carol Hirst; Mom Florine; brothers Jack (Anne), Russell (Cheryl); niece Jackie Lynn (Lorne); nephew Rene (Bobbi); great nieces and nephews Jaylin, Brooke, Sheldon and Aubrey; extended family members and a host of friends. Anne will be remembered for her artistic sense in her business, Whisper Beach Framing, her active involvement with slo-pitch softball, her volunteer work with Haven Transition House, and movie nights with friends. Her gentle, caring manner and love for family and friends will be remembered and missed. A Celebration of Life will be held September 20th, 11 a.m. at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville. Refreshments will be served following the memorial. Special thanks to Dr. John Carr, Dr. R. Maccari, the caring staff in the Palliative Care Unit of NRGH and to Anne & Pam from Victoria. Donations in lieu of flowers are appreciated and can be made to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Please indicate the donation is to go to Oceanside Palliative Care. Donations may be made online: www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com, or cheques may be made out to NDHF and mailed to 102 – 1801 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 1H1.
GLINES, Martha Johanna February 4, 1927 – Pincher Creek, AB August 19, 2014 – Calgary, AB
Martha Johanna Glines passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 at the Brentwood Care Centre, Calgary, Alberta at the age of 87 years. Born February 4th, 1927 in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Martha married Grant Glines in Pincher Creek on October 19th, 1949. In 1956 they moved to Calgary and continued to raise their five children. When Grant retired, they moved to Parksville, BC, where they lived for several years. About two years after Grant’s passing December 15th, 2001, Martha moved to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, where her daughter Eleanor lives. When her health began to fail, the family moved her to a care facility in Calgary. Martha was very devoted to her family. She is lovingly survived by her children Linda (Jeff), Bonnie, Eleanor (Mitch), Janet (Rick) and Scott (Susan); her grandchildren Jennifer, Tyler, Dana, Chad, Cory and Kristin; her great-grandchildren Jocelyn, Austen, Kendra, Grant, Gwenfryn and Marcus; as well as sisters Adeline Sorge, Edna Drevenak, Dorothea Cyr, Helen Nelson and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 893 East Ave, Pincher Creek, Alberta, with Pastor Craig officiating; graveside service following at 1:00 PM. Martha’s remains will be buried next to her parents in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Please forward condolences through www.hffs.com. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES “Calgary Crematorium Chapel� (403) 299-0111
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of George Victor Duerden, deceased, formerly of 266 Moilliet Street, Parksville, British Columbia, V9P 1M9. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of George Victor Duerden are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 837 Burdett Avenue, Main Floor, Victoria, BC, V8W 1B3, on or before September 18, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Shirley Agnes Carver, Executor Clay & Company, Solicitors.
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HOME CARE SUPPORT RESPITE CARE available peaceful setting, Parksville. Skilled caregiver 24 hours. One day to one month stays. For more info. call Anne Duggan 250-594-3350.
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PARKSVILLE. DOWNSIZING Sat. & Sun. Aug. 30 & 31, 9am-2pm. Tools, furniture, BBQ, fishing gear, china & glassware, albums & much, much, more!! 942 Juniper Road, San Pareil. PARKSVILLE. MOVING Sale. Sat. Aug. 30, 9:30am-3:30pm. Tools, pressure washer, extension ladder, sports & camping gear, some furniture & furnishings, framed pictures, wooden lateral file cabinet. 215 Orchid Close. QUALICUM-1207 Pratt Rd. Sat (9-12) Multi-Family Sale. Frozen Organic chicken also! QUALICUM: 161 Hoylake Rd West. Aug. 30, 9-1pm. Household items and collectables. QUALICUM- 940 Bennett Rd, Sat, Aug 30, 9-1:30pm. Moving Estate Sale! QUALICUM BEACH: #2-123 Sixth Ave. E., 8:30-1pm Sat and Sun. Sale is indoors; Love seat, chair recliners, wing back chair, almost new full electric tilt-up chair, rocker chair, entertainment tv cabinet, electric log fireplace/mantel, Archimedes electric bath chair, remote Acorn 13-15 step stair chair, remotes, computer table, chair, floor mat. Luxury queen bed/pillow top/steel head board, steel frame with castors. Many small items... To preview call (250)240-3091 Qualicum Beach-750 Canyon Cres. Sat (8-1). Garden stuff, office, household, odds & ends QUALICUM WOODS. MOVING sale. Friday & Saturday, Aug. 30 & 10am-2pm. 417 Namqua.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BEAUTIFUL room for beauty or health professional shared reception area, centrally located in town, hydro included $400. 250-248-2229
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ERRINGTON ON private shared acreage, small 2 bdrm house, 920 sq.ft. with 10’x6’ shed, quiet, treed, large fenced yard, electric heat, W/D, 5km to Parksville. NO DOGS! $725. (250)248-7118 or (250)954-5045 cell. Parksville- 4bdrm, 2 storey, 2 bath family home includes inlaw suite. Close to all schools & Wembley Mall. Fenced back yard. Pets neg. w/pet deposit. $1650/mo. Avail. Sept 1 or 15. Call 250-954-7231.
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Bowser/Deep Bay: #8. 1 bd 1 bath NP/NS cottage - $700/mth #9. 3 bd, 3 bath NP/NS furnished Oct 1 - $1500/mth Nanoose: Condo: #10. 1 bd 1 bath NP/NS - $1000/month #11. 1 bd 1 bath - $1050/month #12. 1 bd 1 bath NP/NS furninshed - $1100/month
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Two horses in Cache Creek have tested positive for the West Nile virus.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
West Nile detected in the Interior
Two horses tested positive for mosquito-borne disease in the Cariboo-Chilcotin area JEFF NAGEL
Black Press
Positive tests for West Nile virus in two horses near Cache Creek serve as a fresh reminder that humans could also be infected by the mosquito-borne disease, health officials say. “It’s not too surprising,” said deputy provincial health officer Bonnie Henry. “But it would be the first indication we have this year of any West Nile virus activity.” She noted the two horses haven’t yet been confirmed as West Nile cases by the province. They were reported Monday by the Society of B.C. Veterinarians, which cautioned owners of horses against scrimping on their vaccinations. There have been three bitten-in-B.C. West Nile infections among people over the years, in addition to the more than 40 other cases contracted out of province. All the local infections happened in 2009 in the Southern Interior, Henry said, with most of the positive tests of mosquitoes and birds occurring in the South Okanagan. Henry said horses act as “end hosts” like humans – they don’t act as a virus reservoir like corvid birds and increase the risk of transmission to people. “This is another indicator that West Nile virus can be out there,” she said. “This would be the highest risk time of year.” Most people bitten by an infected mosquito have no symptoms but in about 20 per cent of cases, those infected develop a fever, headaches and rash. About one in 150 will experience severe complications such as meningitis and about one in 1,000 will die. The best way to avoid West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites: wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants, especially in the early morning and evening; use repellants with DEET and lemon eucalyptus oil; and eliminate standing water in your yard.
HOROSCOPES
For Aug. 28 - Sept. 4, 2014 ARIES Some people may be difficult to get along with over the next few days. TAURUS If you fell out with a friend or work colleague recently, think of ways you can make up with them. GEMINI Take a practical
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view of your family/financial situation. Enjoy your dreams but don’t lose sight of reality.
CANCER You are reluctant to let loved ones know what is upsetting you. Until you do no one can help.
LEO Your confidence may slip a bit but you must not let it hold you back.
LIBRA A rival has been saying things about you behind your back, don’t worry – you are loved by all the right people. SCORPIO You have a knack for knowing when others are up to no good – and you’re not afraid to act on it.
SAGITTARIUS Sometimes you can be too nice for your own good.
CAPRICORN You can be rather blunt in your assessment of what is right and what is wrong. AQUARIUS A free spirit like
VIRGO Don’t give in to
you should always have a way out.
negative emotions. Life is better than you think it is and is about to get better still. Be patient.
other cheek & forgive those who have spoken or acted in ways that hurt.
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BALLENAS SPORTS
Whalers hit the field amid questions The team is practising without head coach Jeremy Conn, due to the teachers’ strike T YSON TAYLOR
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With football season and the school year right around the corner, the Ballenas Whalers are hitting the gridiron. The season, however, might not be the same if the gap between the teachers and government can’t be closed by the time the season kicks off. Whalers head coach Jeremy Conn has been sidelined from team practices until there is a provincial resolution. It’s an effect being felt in all schools, especially those with teachers who double as coaches. Teams are unable to use facilities, like the gym at Kwalikum Secondary School, in which students would normally be holding a drop-in basketball session over the summer. “Hopefully it’s something that’s going to get resolved sooner than later,” said a Ballenas student who asked his name not be used in this story. “They’ve been trying to figure it out for a while and we hope, for the sake of having our coach back, that it gets figured out soon.” While Conn has been unable to take part in preparations for the season, plenty of volunteers have stepped forward in his absence to try and make sure the team is in the best condition it can be when coach Conn can return to active duty. See STRIKE MAY, page A46
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The Ballenas Whalers football program is gearing up for their football season without head coach Jeremy Conn, who can’t take part in team activities due to the ongoing labour dispute.
VIJHL HOCKEY
Puck drops on Generals pre-season vs Bucs T YSON TAYLOR
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The puck has dropped and the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals 2014–15 campaign has begun. The Gens hosted the Nanaimo Buccaneers on Wednesday night (score not available at press time), and will play three
more exhibition games, all on the road, before kicking off the regular season in Nanaimo against those same Buccaneers. It seems like it’s been a long time since head coach Jason Johns was hired but the time has finally come and with the meaningful games approaching
fast, he likes what he sees with his team. “Things are coming together, lots of good competition and lots of guys working hard,” Johns said. “We’ll see what these games bring for us ahead of the regular season but we’re hoping to see
the same level of compete and work out of these guys we’ve seen so far.” There have been several former Generals that haven’t been on the ice but were practising with the team up until they took off for their junior A camps. Last year’s forwards Brodie Smith,
Carlos Grouchy, Logan Savard, Chase Gaudreault and Jonah Pearson are all heading to Junior A camps, along with defensemen Chandler Bruyckere, Wyatt Meiers and Mathieu Jallabert, who will be looking to take that next step in their careers. See FORMER, page A46
Everyday heroes. Extraordinary hope. Join us this September for Parkinson SuperWalk! No cape? No problem! You can be an everyday hero to Canadians with Parkinson’s. Register now and inspire extraordinary hope by raising critical funds for support services, education and research.
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Former Ballenas Whaler Dustin Rodriguez (in black) had a big day, along with the rest of the Vancouver Island Raiders, as they beat the first place Langley Rams 52-44.
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Former Ballenas Whalers Liam O’Brien and Dustin Rodriguez came up huge in a barn burner of a game for the Vancouver Island Raiders this past weekend, as the Raiders beat the Langley Rams 52–44. O’Brien, the starting quarterback for the Raiders, had himself a day behind centre as he threw for 336 yards with three touchdowns. He continues to torch defences — he’s currently leading the league in passing with 900 yards on the campaign thus far.
Rodriguez was in on a beauty of a trick play, where he caught a lateral from a teammate and then scampered 59 yards for a touchdown. D-Rod also hauled in a huge 36-yard pass from O’Brien as well, but that wasn’t all. Rodriguez was part of the kick return team, which set a Canadian junior football record with 354 yards combined in the game. It was a much-needed outburst and win for the Raiders after they dropped back-to-back games against the Okanagan Sun. The Raiders are back in action on Sept. 6 at Caledonia Park in Nanaimo, taking on the Fraser Valley Huskers.
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“It’s a great thing to see, all those guys getting the chance to play at the next level,” Johns said. “Of course, you’re happy for them because that’s what you want to see, players come through your system and then move along to the next level. Those guys all brought something different to this team last season and hopefully they can continue to have success at the next level.” For the players coming in this season looking to make the team, having the chance to have practised with some
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“Double Double Please”- Peter McCully It’s another busy morning for Kym Acton (left) and Hannie Aquina at the Tim Horton’s drive thru.
“Getting the Morning Started”- Randy Hall Dave Graham at 88.5 The Beach, ready to start the morning show.
“Working Hard”- Craig Carmichael
“Gardening Girls” - Brenda Gough
Shana Watson from Home Pro Painting caulking on the roof after painting in Craig Bay.
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City of Parksville employees, Chrystal Sawry (left) and Muriel Cairns cleaning up the garden at Highway 4 and Jensen Ave.
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Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature photography, whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia. Some of Randy's work is currently on display at the Oceanside Village Artists' Gallery and Island Exposures Art Gallery. Other images are available through Fine Art America. Website: http://1-randy-hall.artistwebsites.com/
Linda Matteson-Reynolds of Nanoose Bay has been a photographer for over 30 years but turned professional 12 years ago while living in Kuwait and working as a photojournalist. She is a regular contributor to OASIS magazine. "Photography is a passion that has taken me to where I am in life as of now. I have journeyed halfway across the world to end up in the most beautiful place to live and work.” www.lindamattesonreynolds.com
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“Grad 2014” - Linda Matteson Reynolds Last day of school for grads at Ballenas Secondary.
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“Ready to roll”- Peter McCully
“Locked Out at Lunch”- Candace Wu
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Serving tasty treats at Save-On Foods - Wembley Mall.
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Teachers Sarah Hung and Paul Lukianchuk take to the streets in front of Springwood Middle School.
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Lissa Alexander is a full time writer and photographer with the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. She’s the editor of Oasis Magazine where she enjoys writing, editing and photographing the intriguing people and places of Parksville Qualicum Beach. Among other topics, Lissa covers arts and entertainment for The News and has a ball capturing local musicians, artists and artisans at work with her camera.
Candace Wu is a Vancouver Island journalist and photographer who writes for the Parksville Qualicum Beach News covering crime, politics, social and environmental issues. She is also a contributing writer for Oasis magazine. Candace practices photography in an effort to tell the stories that cannot be described by the written word. "A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you the less you know." — Diane Arbus
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“Memories”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Student signing yearbook on the last day of school at Ballenas Secondary School.
“Welcoming Women”- Lissa Alexander
“Just out for a walk”- Craig Carmichael
Volunteers at the Oceanside Health Centre welcome people to the centre.
Penny Ruthford and Rascal, picking up the mail in Craig Bay.
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“Boomers Bike Ride” - Candace Wu
Hundreds of cyclists rode across Vancouver Island as part of the Boomers Legacy Ride in honour of Cpl. Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom who was killed in action in Afghanistan in August 2006.
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“Low Tides”
- Craig Carmichael Looking over Rathtrevor Beach, Father and son, Lee and Gary Snowden.
“Sunrise at the Ridge”- Craig Carmichael
“An Unusual Hole In One”- Candace Wu
Looking down on the office, Sunrise Ridge General Manager Robyn Shaw and Neil Brewer.
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John Harding has been a journalist for more than 25 years, working his way up to the managing editor position of daily newspapers in a number of Canadian cities. John has been the editor of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News since September of 2012. "I'm honoured to be part of this Day in the Life project," said Harding, "Because, truth be told, as a photographer, I'm a heck of a writer."
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“Hitchhiking to Port Hardy” - Candace Wu Swiss backpackers Sylvia and Jacob Anstutz hitchhike their way to Port Hardy along Alberni Highway.
“Serious Playing” - Lissa Alexander Top, Auraelia Alexander holds on tight to the helicopter at Parksville Park while her sister Autumn drives.
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“Show me the Money”- Brenda Gough
Coastal Community Credit Union employee Shannon Luscombe counts the cash.
“Goody Two-Shoes ”- Candace Wu Baby Lincoln Wallace plays with a shoe outside Thrifty Foods in Parksville surrounded by adoring parents and friends.
“Making Melodies” - Lissa Alexander Accordion players entertain for seniors, relatives and friends at Trillium Lodge in Parksville.
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“The eyes have it”- Brenda Gough Tammy Baker, Dr. Adam Reid and Felicia Kerr enjoy a light moment at IRIS.
“In the Hole”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Rick from Knappett Industries Construction on a project on Stanhope Road.
“Pumping Iron”- Brenda Gough Jacob Kirby pumping iron and Billy Buhler spotting at Bodyworks co-ed gym in Parksville.
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“Clearly the best view”
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“At the Visitor’s Centre” - Craig Carmichael Heidi de Vries from Amsterdam, Nederland is exploring the island. While lunching in Parksville she checks her email.
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“Keep Your Eye on the Ball” - Randy Hall Pickleball action at the lacrosse box.
“Fun at the Skate Park” - Brenda Gough
Sloan Kroeker of Parksville doing some skate tricks in the parking lot of PES.
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“City Business”- Randy Hall
Mayor Chris Burger and his team during a briefing session.
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“Troubadour” - Peter McCully
Cody Salter, showing how they toss pizza dough at Panago Pizza.
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“Bicycle Repair”- Randy Hall Bike maintenance at Island Cycle.
“Lunch Break” - Candace Wu Cyclists Greg Merchant and Chris Onderka stop for lunch at Thrifty Foods in Parksville, as part of the Boomers Legacy Ride, a campaign raising money and awareness for Canadian soldiers.
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“Glass Art” - Peter McCully Robert Held (left) rolls molten glass in his studio prior to being shaped, while Esrom Siscar looks on.
“Beach Day”
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“Lattes”- Brenda Gough
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Randy completes another contest giveaway display, this a Pedego electric bike.
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“Day at the Dentist” - Randy Hall Dr. Simon Gooch and George during a Velscope examination at Wembley Dental Clinic.
“Long Walks” - John Harding Long walks on a sandy beach are an attraction for tourists and residents alike, as seen in this view from Paradise Adventure Mini Golf and RV Park.
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“BINGO!”-Brenda Gough Activities aid, Simone Dixon, leads a game of bingo on Tacky Tourist day at Arrowsmith Lodge.
“Restocking!”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds Helena fills the shelves at the B.C. Liquor Store Wembley Mall.
“Young Sculptor”- Candace Wu Little Kesler Widdershoven pieces together a sandcastle on Parksville Beach at low-tide.
The McMillan Arts Centre is pleased to be exhibiting photos from a “Day in the Life” for the month of September in our gallery. Please drop by for a visit 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Opening reception: Friday, September 5th from 7pm - 9pm Free to the public and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet the photographers.
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“Building a Strong Foundation”- Brenda Gough
This construction crew was pouring a cement pad for a new home on Stanford.
“Buy and Sell”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds
“Muchas Gracias” - Lissa Alexander Sheila Aviles and her daughter Eva work the counter at La Vida Vegan, a favourite local spot before it closed down in July.
132 E. Jensen Avenue, PO Box 1125 Parksville BC V9P 2H2 P: (250) 248-6234 F: (250) 248-8634 E: info@parksvillecentre.com
The Parksville Community & Conference Centre has 20,000 sq. ft. of dedicated meeting space. Four meeting rooms! The Centre boasts an auditorium/theatre seating 550 with full change rooms with bar/servery area, banquet facilities for 380, and a full service catering kitchen. In-house service for food and bar. Whether your having a meeting or a celebration we can help you with all the arrangements.
Scanning the bulletin board at Wembley Mall.
Check our many local events held here at the Gathering place of Parksville: Taste of Oceanside • Health and Wellness Fair Monthly Movies • Lioness Craft fair Pottery sales • Winter Fest
To view more events check our event calendar on our website: www.parksvillecentre.com
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“Open Mic at Pacific Brimm” - Randy Hall Dave Marco, belting out the tunes during open mic at Pacific Brimm.
“Dressing Up Downtown”
- Craig Carmichael City workers, Aimee Hursley and David Ross, beautify the downtown with hanging baskets.
“Lovely Lashes”-Lissa Alexander Aurua Vanderwal touches up Barb Steele’s eyelashes at Natural Synergy Day Spa.
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“Biker’s Rest Stop”- Linda Matteson-Reynolds
At the end of Sanderson Road.
“Enjoying a Round” - John Harding The Ference family from Saskatchewan (Mom Chantelle, Dad Ryan, young Lydia and baby Scarlett) enjoyed a round at one of the city’s iconic tourism draws, Paradise Adventure Mini Golf and RV Park.
“Local Jewellery” - Craig Carmichael Corri Drummond demonstrating different styles of locally-made jewellery at the Tigh-Na-Mara Gift Shop.
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“Fragile”- Brenda Gough John Pimlott deglazing an aluminum window at Our Glass Shop.
“Strike”- Candace Wu Pat Sampson bowls a few frames at Sunset Lanes before closing up for the day.
“Last Call” - Candace Wu Bar staff at the Rod and Gun mix up cocktails on a busy Friday night at the city’s main venue.
FREE EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS: CAREER KICKSTARTER: MAJOR PROJECTS & CAMP JOBS September 10-11, 9am- 4pm *Includes 1-day certificate training
MAKING AGE AN ASSET #110 -198 E. Island Hwy. Parksville
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September 23, 1:30- 4pm *For the mature job-seeker
CREATING YOUR OWN EMPLOYMENT
September 29, 1:00-4pm *Is self employment for you?
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Refreshingly Timeless Parksville is refreshingly timeless with amazing sandy beaches, picture postcard views, world-class biking and hiking trails, salt-tinged ocean air and small city charm. No longer just a summer destination, we are a welcoming community with activities and amenities for all ages. 12,000 residents call Parksville home – active retirees, families with young children, business owners and lifestyle entrepreneurs.
More than just a pretty beach! Discover our more than 200 stores and services at
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