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Editor wins Gzowski literacy award Literacy is vital to our community and to newspapers. That’s why the Alberni Valley News is so pleased to announce that our editor Susan Quinn is the 2014 recipient of the Peter Gzowski Life Literacy Fellowship from ABC Life Literacy Canada. The fellowship is a tribute to the late broadcaster and journalist Peter Gzowski. The fellowship provides a grant for one Canadian journalist each year to publish a literacy project SUSAN to enhance public QUINN understanding, support for, and awareness of, the literacy cause. Quinn, who has been editor at the News since its inception in 2006, will use the fellowship to write a series of stories on adult literacy in the area, underlining the effect government cuts are having at the grassroots level. “In the eight years I have worked in the Alberni Valley I have seen the effect of government cuts to core funding on literacy programs,” she said.

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alyne McIver’s home is filled with a plethora of sounds: papers rustling, marbles snicking against each other, Lego pieces snapping together and the sounds of children disagreeing over what to do with those Legos. Kalyne regards it all calmly, organizing school supplies, helping her eldest daughter Ehlana, 11, with their reading and getting down on the floor to see just what Alex, 7, and Kiara, 6, are up to. This is all happening on Tuesday, Sept. 2, a day when most kids should be in school, but aren’t because of the ongoing teacher strike. At Kalyne’s house, however, school is in session right there in her livingroom. She’s in her third year of homeschooling five out of her six children who range in age from four to 11 years, as well as a eightmonth-old baby, Nasia, who is a little too young for school. Initially, Kalyne, a stay at home mom, started homeschooling her children because the family was moving to Port Alberni from Sechelt. With the house on the market and no exact date as to when the sale would be finalized, Kalyne, who herself had moved a lot as a child, didn’t want to put her kids through the discomfort of changing schools mid-year. That decision proved a solid one when they moved into their house here in Port Alberni on Aug. 29 of last year and Kalyne didn’t have to go through getting the children registered and prepared for school. ‘I was really grateful to not have to just jump into a new school and a new

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Ehlana McIver, 12, shares some of her classwork with her mother and teacher, Kalyne, during a homeschooling session in the McIver living room earlier this month. This is Ehlana’s third year being homeschooled.

everything,” she said. “We already had everything set up to start homeschooling again and it worked out really well for us.” Kalyne runs her homeschooling on a six weeks on, one week off schedule with a longer break in the summer, giving her and her six children plenty of flexibility. The day to day schedule is fairly locked down however, with school in session from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday, with actual schooling time varying with the age of the child. But however much time each child spends on school work, Kalyne does expect them to get a certain number of projects and assignments done by the end of the day. Kalyne homeschools

through a distance with the province in our learning program offered family, we like that idea, by Heritage Christian just in case we do at some Online School, point send which has them back a brickto [public] and-mortar school.” campus in “Our eldest, Kelowna. [Ehlana], is This allows very selfthe McIvers motivated, so to receive she just takes funding her stuff and – Kalyne McIver goes and I’m and have a support just here to teacher, answer any Ryan Titley, based out of questions she has,” Kalyne Courtenay. said. “But she pretty While the learning much just takes all of her outcomes for schooling and does it so homeschooling are not as I don’t worry too much set in stone as those for about that.” public schools, Kalyne The other children need takes direction with public a little more guidance school learning outcomes in their subjects, to make sure she’s not because unlike some missing anything. homeschooling families, “We do try to align along Kalyne likes to have

‘We do try to align along with the province in our family....’

each child on their own curriculum. However, just by dint of being in the same space, the children pick up on what the others are studying. “They each do their own thing but then they learn little bits of what everyone else is doing at the same time. “My Grade 4 kid, [Taryn], she has always expressed an interest in marine biology so this year we got her a curriculum that covers ocean animals, quite in-depth, and she’s learning that,” Kalyne said. Marine biology is not part of the usual fourth grade curriculum. “My eldest just loves to learn so she’ll stop and listen as I read a lesson to this kid or that kid, she’ll just stop and take

it in because she loves to absorb that knowledge,” Kalyne said. “Everyone just loves to help with projects, we have projects and science experiments always going on.” While Kalyne talked to a few homeschooling families she knew in order to find the right approach for her own children, she’s learned a lot. “I tried to listen to all that advice right from the start and to let go of something when it’s not working,” she said. Instead, she opts to look up alternate ideas online. “It’s such a blessing to be able to look at things online and discuss them,” Kalyne said. “I like to be able discuss with each kid, even the kindergartener, just to say, ‘OK, this is what we’re going to do’ and I want a verbal commitment that they’re going to try their best to do it but then they also know that if it’s really not working, we don’t have to keep doing that and we can find something else.” Even beyond the education aspect of homeschooling, Kalyne has seen a big change in the attitudes of some of her children. “Our second daughter, [Taryn,] was exteremely focused on the social aspect of school in a negative way,” she said. Taryn didn’t have a best friend in school and so spent too much of her time worrying about which girls were and weren’t friends with her at different times, to the point that “that was the focus of her existence for two years of school.” Kalyne does try to make sure her children have a couple of friends outside the home, though being new in town makes it a little harder.

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Farm Day Family Farms Day will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 at farms around the Alberni Valley. The tour is self-guided with an open house at each of the eight participating farms. Take a farm tour, get some new recipes, buy some local produce and bring the kids along for this free family event. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farm tour brochure can be downloaded from www.acrd.bc.ca or picked up at ACRD offices, Echo Centre or local farm markets.

Paint Out The second annual Alberni Valley Paint Out is coming to Sproat Lake and Harbour Quay on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Saturday, artists will be painting at Sproat Lake and on Sunday, they’ll be at the Harbour Quay. There’ll be a reception at The Starboard Grill at 4 p.m. on Sunday when you can meet the artists and take a look at their work. For more info call 250-724-2056.

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The 30th annual Port Alberni Toy Run is roaring into town on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14. The riders will leave Little Qualicum Falls at noon on Sept. 13 and will arrive at the city around 12:30 p.m. Festivities and the Show’n’Shine begin at 1 p.m. at the Glenwood Centre, with the dance at 8 p.m. at the gelnwood and a new sober dance at Char’s Landing. Sunday will feature the Shriner’s Pancake Breakfast 8-11 am with poker run at 9:30 a.m. and festivities at Boston Pizza at 1 p.m. For more info visit www.members.shaw.ca/ toyrun, email paytorun@gmail.com or call 250731-4728.

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Get ready for Toy Run SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The 30th Anniversary Port Alberni Toy Run blasts into the Alberni Valley this weekend, bringing thousands of toys for needy children at Christmas, and tens of thousands of dollars for children’s programs throughout the year. More than a thousand motorcycles of every make, model, size, and colour are expected to gather at Little Qualicum Falls on Saturday, Sept. 13. After a ceremony to remember fallen riders, the Alberni Black Powder Club will fire their cannon at noon to start

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Vancouver Island’s largest motorcycle event. Motorcycles will travel westbound along Highway 4, past Cameron Lake and through Cathedral

Grove into Port Alberni, ending at Glenwood Centre around 1 p.m. “What makes this Toy Run unique are the thousands

of people who line the route to cheer the riders, holding up signs thanking them for helping the children in the Alberni Valley and west coast communities,” said Port Alberni Toy Run Chairman David Wiwchar. “Since 1984, the Toy Run has raised more than $1.5 million for local children’s charities, and the people of Port Alberni really appreciate that.” Once at Glenwood Centre, there are games and events for children and families, as well as events for the thousands of riders who come from throughout B.C., Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest to attend the popular

annual event. This year features a couple of twists for the Toy Run: Vince Gladstone met actor and Crystal Head Vodka creator Dan Aykroyd in March, and picked up a commemorative Rolling Stones box from Crystal Vodka to raffle off. For the first time ever, there will be a second dance on Saturday night of Toy Run weekend: this one a sober dance, to be held at Char’s Landing. Kranky Jack and Cruze Control will provide entertainment at that gig, tickets for which are $20 and available at Glenwood Center on Saturday. Bag checks will be conducted at the door for alcohol.

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The city will provide free bus transportation on General Voting Day for the upcoming municipal election to be held on Saturday, Nov. 15. Voting for the city will take place at the Alberni Athletic Hall at 3727 Roger St. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is no free transportation for advance voting, which will take place at City Hall on Nov. 5 and Echo Centre on Nov. 12, both from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

ACRD tours airport grounds Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District directors toured the Alberni Valley Regional Airport on Aug. 27 to get a bird’s eye view of the potential for a runway extension and GPS capabilities for the airport. A feasibility report is scheduled to come back to the ACRD on Sept. 15.

Dyke bridge work underway

The Kitsuksis Creek foot bridge near Gertrude Street is going as planned, according to city engineer Guy Cicon. The abutments were placed on Monday, Sept. 8 with the bridge span to go up in the next two weeks. A detour for pedestrians is provided while the construction is ongoing. Improvements to the vehicle bridge will come as part of the next stage of repairs.

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Alberni District Teachers Union (ADTU) president Ken Zydyk secured the support of SD70 trustees Tuesday night in sending a letter to Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Education Peter Fassbender over the continuing strike. Speaking to the board and more than 50 teachers, parents and students gathered at the meeting, Zydyk said that he was concerned about the state of bargaining between the BCTF and the provincial government after 18 months despite mediator Vince Ready’s involvement. Zydyk also raised concerns over the government’s E-80 proposal that could overrule the BCTF’s court wins where it was ruled that Bills 28 and 22, which removed the teachers’ ability to negotiate class size and composition, were unconsitutional. “Government wants us to throw our [constitutional] rights away that were won over a 12-year battle,” Zydyk said, adding that “that’s the major stumblng block to a mediated settlement” and why the BCTF feels the need to go

Coun. Jack McLeman brought up complaints about the condition of the boat ramp near the Esso property on Harbour Road. The city will consider adding improvements to the ramp to their 2015 budget.

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Dozens of parents, teachers and students crowd into the SD70 board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

to binding arbitration as their only option to get students back into classrooms. “If we could do that, our students would be returning to our school tomorrow but instead the government rejected that.” Teachers will vote on whether or not they will return to schools while binding arbitration happens, though Zydyk cautioned that this was dependent on the government agreeing

to binding arbitration in the first place. Referencing letters sent by school districts in Nanaimo and Mission, Zydyk called for the letter to specifically include an appeal for the government to agree to binding arbitration by a third party. Trustee John Bennie expressed concerns about supporting the ADTU’s request for binding arbitration, saying that while he wants there to be a solution, he’s “not

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agreeing to commit to binding arbitration” until the board had time to discuss the matter further. However, trustee Rosemarie Buchanan did put forward a motion to include an appeal for binding arbitration that was passed by the board of trustees. Board Chair Larry Ransom said that the letter would be sent out within the next couple of days. Zydyk said that he was happy with the board’s decision and that he believes that SD70 teachers will vote to return to school if the province does agree to binding arbitration. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

City demands coolant leak report KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The city will investigate the reasons behind two recent coolant leaks at Tyler’s No Frills on Johnston Road. Coun. Cindy Solda expressed concern over the health effects of leaked coolant. “I would like to know how dangerous it is for our community,” she said. The first coolant leak occurred at 3:42 p.m. on Aug. 26 and the second on Sept. 6 at 3:47 p.m. The Port Alberni Fire Department responded to both leaks and evacuated the store. The leaks likely happened

due to a mechanical failure in the store’s refrigeration compression system, said fire Chief Tim Pley. In both cases, the PAFD contained the leak and handed control of the store back to No Frill’s staff within a few hours, with the store opening the following morning. However, the second leak caused such a high concentration of coolant that the firefighters had trouble getting inside, leading to BC Hydro having to cut power to the building. City manager Ken Watson told council that a report would be drawn up. Calls to No Frills’ corporate office were not returned.

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Dave McCloud, left, races to saw through his log at the logger sports competitions at the Fall Fair on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014.

Fall Fair food donations a success The 69th annual Alberni District Fall Fair went off without a hitch this past weekend, with attendance bolstered by the food donation admission during the first hour of the fair on Thursday, Sept. 4. According to Ann Sidall, office administrator for the Fall Fair, 1,975 lbs of food were collected. “We got 1,000 people through the gate within the first hour,” Sidall said, making the food donations a huge success for the Salvation Army. Attendance was higher than usual on Thursday, with 6,508 people coming in. The rest of the weekends attendance was about on par with other years even with the record breaking heat on Saturday, Aug. 6. Fortunately, there were plenty of vendors selling cold drinks to keep fair goers well hydrated, including Mary Folley, who came up from Victoria to work at the Lemonade

heave booth. According to her, the high attendance on Thursday was the “shock of the weekend,” with the stand seeing more customers on Thursday than they did any other day. The high attendance also contributed to the large amount of money raised by the Fall Fair Association. After expenses, all of the money raised by the association will go into next year’s fair.

This was Scott Green’s, Chairman of the Fall Fair Association, 35th fair. “It’s been a good 35 years for me, Ive enjoyed it, met a lot of people,” he said, adding that he’ll be back next year. “It’s in the blood. I’ll be 90 years old and I’ll be up here.” The Kinette booth was also a success, “It was a good weekend,” said Barb Kalugin, president of the Port Alberni

Kinette Club. “We had good people in here, it went really well.” The Kinettes make their entire budget for the year at the Fall Fair. They get volunteers from the groups they support to come out and help out at the food booth and in return, the Kinettes donate to those groups. The rest of the money is divided up between everything else that the Kinettes do in the community.

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EDITORIAL

Keep eyes on the road Distracted driving has received a lot of attention in recent years with the advent of anti-cellphone legislation. But, as an incident last week in Cowichan clearly demonstrated, there is a lot more than a buzzing smartphone to worry about. For those who missed it, four people were sent to hospital — one in critical condition — when a car tumbled down an embankment. The cause? According to police, the driver became distracted when her iced cappucino spilled and she went off the road while dealing with the mess. How many of us can honestly say we’ve never never sipped on a warm or cold beverage as we commuted from point A to point B? It’s not the drink’s fault and we’re not necessarily advocating you lay off the double-doubles while on the road. It’s the driver’s fault for allowing their attention to be diverted from the road by anything at all: an offensive comment on a radio talk show; squabbling kids in the back seat; changing the song on your iPod; the pickles on your hamburger; bad or dangerous drivers; cute pedestrians, and a whole slew of other potential distractions. When a distraction does arise, please play it safe — pull over. — Cowichan News Leader

Kudos, Toy Run This weekend marks the 30th anniversary for the Port Alberni Toy Run. The community has been welcoming bikers into our community for that long, and we’d like to say thank you to all those involved in putting on Vancouver Island’s most popular toy run, which helps raise money for youth-oriented programs. Take a bow.

Factory model fading for schools TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

ICTORIA – The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitration on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere. This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007. BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the government’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would

be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs. “This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said. In short, there will be a negotiated settlement, eventually. The union chose to begin the strike, and now must find a way to end it. The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it. And it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped. The announcement of a $40-a-day payment for days lost during a fall strike for children under 13 was greeted with scorn by the BCTF and its echo chambers. Parents won’t be bribed, they want school, not daycare, it’s an insult, went the refrain. Before the first week

of the fall strike was over, nearly two thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, faced with pickets at their schools and real and mounting child care and tutoring costs. The union executive, collecting their hefty salaries while teachers do without even token strike pay, said members who are parents should refuse the money. Some B.C. teachers have begun advertising tutoring services online. With distance learning and other online education options expanding in all 60 public school districts, the digital revolution is unfolding quickly. The B.C. government made a couple of announcements in April, one about moving to digital versions of textbooks and another about a digital merger of 1,600 school libraries with public and post-secondary schools. Growth of options

‘Self-directed study has become a crash course.’

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accelerates. Largely drowned out by the noise of 1970s-style industrial labour strife, the B.C. public school curriculum is being refashioned for this new age. Among its goals is to “allow teachers and students the flexibility to personalize their learning experience to better meet each student’s individual strengths and needs.” One of B.C.’s early models for self-directed learning is Thomas Haney secondary in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time. It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin making up for lost time from the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course. Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 students looking for particular courses they will need by next year.

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No to Trudeau To the Editor,

Where do the federal Liberals come up with these wanting egocentric novelties? They aren’t making the same mistake they made with Stephane Dion or Michael Ignatieff, no way, this time they have a pretty boy, shiny pony Justin Trudeau. Just what we need, a federal carbon-tax and government revenue marijuana for our youth. This is the policy direction Trudeau is campaigning to take Canada if his P.M. dreams come true. You can’t make this stuff up. He says he admires

China more than other countries “because of their basic dictatorship”. Remember Stephane Dion’s 2008 ‘Green Shift’?, well Trudeau is resurrecting it in his own image this time called “carbon pricing”. It tells us everything that Trudeau selects a radical environmental extremist in Gerald Butts as his principal advisor. Butts is an ex CEO of World Wildlife Fund Canada which is anti progress of anything developed by man except their bankrupt ideas of ‘green’.

Roland Seguin, Langley

Lost days will be restored From / A10

In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule. “Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays?

My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said. In the longer term, the whole factory model of school is on the way out. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Mailbag: Feedback on public education Education must stay public To the Editor,

I wonder when the Honourable Christy Clark and BC Liberal Government finally realize the importance of public education. After many years living in British Columbia I see a slow detoriation of public education. This needs to stop. In 1982 I left Czechoslovakia after many years of struggling to bring in a government that would honour the desire of people for a political system that would be based on basic democratic principles that would applied to all people. When I came to Canada as a stateless personnel I thought that my struggle for a better political system would end. I believed that the Western democracy is the extension of people democratic will. I attended various Canadian universities and was able to study

subjects I was unable to study in my home country. I acquired a Bachelor of Education and two Master degrees. I became a teacher and in 2001 moved to British Columbia. Being a teacher, I saw my role as a promoter of democracy, social justice and free education for all. I believe that the role of the teacher is to spark in our students the desire to be the future leaders and promoters of democracy, social justice and a political system that is open to all and that promotes the ideal of human society. Now when comparing both systems, the one I lived before and the one I live in now, I see some similarities between both. Mainly the struggle of both political systems to control the teachers’ independence and professionalism and the public education. I strongly believe

that we need a free, independent public education for all, because only this kind of education will give all students the opportunity to grow to become new political leaders, community leaders, social justice activists and valuable members of our global society. Richard Pesik, Port Alberni

What’s best solution? To the Editor,

Some teachers comments are now saying that a simple solution to the government for approval of their five-year contract, eight per cent wage increase, and $5000 signing bonus is to raise the PST. I ask these university graduates, “so called teachers”, then why did the B.C. taxpayers get rid of the HST? Mickey Mouse, big time. Joe Sawchuk, Duncan

Raise taxes, go back to school To the Editor,

Despite thousands of tweets, e-mails, and letters and endless chatter, nobody gets it—the province doesn’t have any extra money to settle the teachers’ strike. Compulsory arbitration has been rejected and an essential service designation would be disastrous. The answer to ending the strike is simple. Raising personal income taxes by up to a maximum of three percent, plus possible modest increases to corporate taxes would give the government the needed additional funds to settle the strike. The BCTF, of course, won’t suggest such a course of action. But will the public write the premier and the minister of education suggesting that personal income taxes be raised or are they content to see the

government starve the teachers into submission? The time for meaningless pleas and complaining is over.

Richard Berg, Port Alberni

How sad to be losing teachers To the Editor,

On the news this week, one young teacher stated she’s looking into changing professions and seeking application for alternate education. That means that teachers find their employer so intolerable, they are being driven away from the profession. How sad to lose that youthful zeal and dedication to our children, besides considering the enormous expense (probably still being paid off!) to achieve a teaching degree. And begs the question: what does government plan to replace teachers with? Liz Stonard, Port Alberni

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Amos hits $10K mark for Terry Fox Run fundraising SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

amie Amos of Port Alberni spends the hockey season as the assistant equipment manager with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ major junior hockey team. In the summer, though, he can often be found walking around the track at Bob Dailey Stadium— training for the annual September Terry Fox Run. The Port Alberni run takes place this Sunday, Sept. 14 at Kitsuksis Dike.

QUICKfacts ◆ TERRY FOX RUN registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Legion Branch 293 parking lot on Sunday, Sept. 14.

A breakfast provided by the Kiwanis club kicks off festivities from 8:30–10:30 a.m. Free registration starts at 9 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m. Participants may walk, jog, run, rollerblade , push a stroller, etc. on two- or five-kilometre

routes around the dike or a 10-km road course. The Alberni Valley Lions Club is hosting the event this year and welcomes volunteers. Amos has been raising money for the Terry Fox Run in Port Alberni since 2006, and surpassed the cumulative $10,000 mark on Fall Fair weekend. His motivation is the man himself, the late Terry Fox. “I met Terry Fox on Aug. 18, 1980 in Wawa, Ont.,” Amos said. “We were coming back from New Brunswick, me and

my Mom and Dad. I was only 12 at the time.” Less than 500 kilometres later, in Thunder Bay, Ont., Fox’s Marathon of Hope ended when doctors told him his bone cancer had returned. Fox died on June 28, 1981. Meeting Fox made a lasting impression on Amos, who on Sunday will run/walk the twokilometre course that starts at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293 building on Kitsuksis Dike. In the past, Bulldogs’

players have joined him on the route; they also support him through donations. Each year, Amos sets a goal of $1,000 to raise for the Terry Fox Run. This year he had well surpassed that total a week before the event. In 2013 he raised a personal record, $3,692. Anyone wishing to make a donation to Amos can find him at the Alberni Valley Multiplex or at the beginning of the walk.

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Jamie Amos runs in the 2013 Terry Fox Run at Kitsuksis Dike.

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“We try to meet people, other homeschoolers and get together with them,” she said, though Kalyne likes having less interaction than an entire classroom of other children who might not all necessarily be the best influence. That was just one of the reasons the McIvers decided to homeschool. “Because we’re through a Christian school we’re able to teach our faith as part of our curriculum and that’s a really important thing for us.” They’ve also remained happy with the funding and teacher support they receive.

Titley visits a couple of times a year and Kalyne reports to him through Facebook. “I make Facebook photo albums of all our homeschooling so he can see what we’re up to at anytime.” The McIvers made the decision to homeschool as a family and while Kalyne’s husband Andrew’s work as an independent contractor takes him to Qualicum Beach three days a week, he always tries to help out with the homeschooling when he is home. “He’s as hands on as he possibly can be. He loves it just as much as we do and he’s very supportive.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Posties want your food SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Canada Post wants your food—anything spare you might have to donate to its second annual food drive.

“We had a great turnout last year,” Canada Post Port Alberni acting superintendent Lisa Aylward said. The local depot raised just under $1,000 in cash and delivered a cube

truck full of food to the Salvation Army. “We figured doing (a food drive) at this time of year is good; it’s before Christmas and shelves are running low.” From Sept. 8–12

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postal workers have been delivering pink pieces of paper asking people to leave bags of non-perishable items at the end of their property on Saturday, Sept. 13. Canada Post employees will collect the food on Saturday and deliver it to the Salvation Army. “We’ll be looking for the pink or yellow papers,” Aylward said. Some homes will receive paper bags donated by Quality Foods for food items. Donations may also be dropped off at the main post office, 6013555 Johnston Rd. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Healthy Harvest Farm worker Laurie Fulk, left, manager Connie Kuramoto and volunteer Isobel Walker pick squash in advance of Family Farms Day, Sept. 14. Healthy Harvest is one of eight farms included in this year’s self-guided tour, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The map is available online at www. acrd.bc.ca, or at the ACRD office, Echo Centre and the visitors’ centre. Kids’ activities, farm tours, recipes and fresh produce can be found at all the farms.

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Fall Fair chairman Carol Cutforth presents Daniel Paulino Garcia with the vehicle of his choice won at the 69th Annual Fall Fair.

Bill Surry, left, won the Fall Fair Car 50 years ago when he was only 14 years old, and is seen here with this years winner, his son-in-law Daniel Paulino Garcia and the family. From left to right are Bill, Denley, 1, Denzel, 3, Daniel and Danna. They haven’t decided which vehicle to choose but it looks like it may be a van for more room for the family.

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The Alberni Valley Clover Patch 4-H received first place in the interclub challenge on Saturday afternoon at the Fair. From left to right are Makena Foy, Sarah Neville, Makenna Cyr, Brooke Corbeil and Cherish Clement.

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As a young man, David joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and remained committed to his church throughout his life. After serving a two year mission to Italy, David returned and took up many church positions. Amongst other duties, he held the offices of High Councilman, High Priest Group Assistant and Financial Clerk and actively served his church and community over several decades. His faith was unwavering; it informed all aspects of his life and gave him both strength and peace during his final illness. For many years, David worked alongside his father and brother at Rayner & Bracht Ltd and in his spare time enjoyed photography, hockey and baseball. In later life he showed a keen interest in music and alternative energy sources, but his great passion was flying. He was a skilled pilot of light airplanes, helicopters and glider planes and until illness prevented him doing so, David enjoyed flying family and friends over the Alberni Valley and West Coast. The family would like to thank Dr Grant and the palliative care team at WCGH for excellent and considerate care, along with members of Davidâ€™s congregation for their kind thoughts and prayers. A service will be held for David on Saturday 13th September, 1 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4815 Compton Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M5, with refreshments to follow. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca 6643414

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SPORTS Parhar, Savard win on the links GERRY FAGAN Alberni Golf

In Men’s Club action at Alberni Golf Course on Sunday, the low gross winner with a 78 was Sam Parhar. In the low handicap division, it was Mike Savard shooting a net 69. In the high handicap division Phil Anker came through with a net 61. The closest to the pin winners were Gord Unger on No. 2 and No. 4, On No. 13 it was Craig Acland and on No. 17 it was Cory Nielsen. In the skins competition No. 7 was won by Jacques Giovetti. Number 15 was won by Phil Anker and No. 16 was won by Clark Crowe. There were two money pot

winners on Sunday, Art Fowler took home $30 for the only birdie on No. and Cory Nielson pocketed $17 for the only birdie on No. 17. Sunday, Sept. 14 the club hosts the Tim Hortons Stableford event. This event is similar to par points, but you don’t lose points. When you come into the Clubhouse on Sunday be sure to pick up a scoring schedule. This is an individual event, please register in the pro shop in your own group or as an individual. As the mornings are staying darker longer the shotgun start will be at 8:30 instead of the usual 8 a.m.to gives the crew a chance to get the greens cut.

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On a quarter-mile roll NHRA: | Drag racer Dyan Lover finishes second at National Open, heads to Door Warz. SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Alberni Valley drag racer Dyan Lover has had a great year on the quarter-mile this season, including a second-place finish at the NHRA National Open in Mission, the Aug. 25 weekend. Her first run down the track at the National Open weekend, Lover ran 9.212 seconds at 148.9 miles per hour, the fastest she has ever run with her 1969 Camaro. She kept going up from there. “I had one of my best weekends ever,” Lover said. “I barely lost to Brad Powell of Washington State in the final of the open comp class,” she added. She lost by

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0.002 of a second. This was not the first time she has been to the final at the National Open: she did in 2010, the first year she competed in the event, but finished second that year as well. Lover also advanced three rounds in the pro class before bowing out. Lover was at the Lordco NHRA B.C.

finals at Mission Raceway last weekend, which drew racers from three provinces and four western United States who race in Division 6. “We weren’t really competing, we were basically test and tuning. We are running bigger tires on the car—I put 33-inch tires on the car for the first time and I was smoking them,” she said. She tried out the larger tires because she has a more powerful engine this

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Makin named ’Dogs captain

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have named veteran player Mitch Makin as their team captain for 2014-15. Makin is entering his third season with the Bulldogs. He finished last season sixth in team scoring (13-19-32) in 57 regular season games and added six points in seven playoff games. “Mitch has certainly showed his leadership skills over the last two seasons,” head coach Kevin Willison said.

Non-Contact hockey starts The Alberni Valley Men’s Non-Contact Hockey League is looking for new players. The former Port Alberni Rookie and Alberni Valley Non-Contact Hockey Leagues have merged and are looking for players 19 and over of all levels to join the new recreational league. If you love to play Canada’s game, we can find a place for you! To join a team or to spare for the league, email albernirookiehockey@ gmail.com and come out to Shinny starting Thursday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.

Park gets cash for upgrades The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District showed off the new tennis courts and baseball field at Cougar Smith Community Park on Faber Road near Sproat Lake, Monday morning. The ACRD received $35,000 in federal funding from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund to upgrade the park.

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The second annual Alberni Valley Paint Out is happening on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. with the support of the DRAW Gallery and the International Plein Air Painters. On Saturday, Sept. 13, artists will be paining at Sproat Lake Provincial Park while on Sunday, Sept. 14 they’ll be at Harbour Quay. The Paint Out wraps up at 4:30

p.m. on Sept. 14 with a reception at The Starboard Grill located at the Harbour Quay. Come out, admire the paintings and meet the talented artists who created them. The event is free and everyone is invited. Call Astrid Johnston at 250-7242056 or email art@ drawgallery.com for more information. The DRAW Gallery also has Sacred Memories by artist

Casey Rae on display until Sept. 27. The exhibit is a personal remembrance of those passed on and a celebration of life. Rae drew inspiration from El Dia De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a celebration that captures the idea of unity between life and death and sees death as part of the cycle of life. For more information visit www. drawgallery.com or call 250-724-2056.

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the choir this season can call Pat Miller at 250-390-7508 in Nanaimo or Karen Sparrow at 250-7245244 in Port Alberni.

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Long-time resident and local well known artist, Shelley Penner, will be the Rollin Art Centre’s next artist. This exhibit will feature Shelley’s ever-loved paintings of nature and wildlife along with detailed paintings on shelf fungi, special pieces you won’t want to miss. This collection, titled A Brush with Nature, captures Shelley’s love of nature, stating “creativity is her religion”. The exhibit begins Sept. 16th and runs until Oct. 11th. Join us in the gallery for refreshments and viewing, for Shelley’s artist reception, Sat. Sept. 20th from 1-3 p.m.

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First pumpkin carving contest Get your pumpkins ready because the first annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is coming to the Rollin Art Centre on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration must be done the day of and there are six age categories for you to choose from. The cost is $5 with

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Adam HIll plays at Char’s Landing on Friday, Sept. 12 from 8-10 p.m.

Sounds and stories mix at Char’s Landing Singer-songwriter Adam Hill will be bringing his new-timey folk and roots sound to Char’s Landing on Friday, Sept. 12. Ohio-born Hill mixes sounds and stories he’s picked up in all the places he’s lived in, from Tennessee to Wyoming to his home in Vancouver. Whether it’s the Fourth of July he spent dodging firecrackers, the taxidermist he met in Rock Springs or the robbery he witnessed in Winston-Salem, he’s got stories in spades. But sound is important too and Hill puts himself in a line of traditional music that stretches all the way back to Gus Cannon.

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Lantern making workshops are coming to the Echo Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $10 to register for each class and $10 for supplies. Lanterns made at these workshops can be entered in the Rollin Art Centre’s third annual Celebration of Lights Festival on Nov. 29. To register, call Echo Centre at 250723-2181. Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Arts Council.

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Jade Alemany’s zucchini racer shoots down the track at the Fall Fair on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Kids finally find a use for their vegetables It was a victorious day for Jade Alemany at the Fall Fair Zucchini Races on Saturday, Sept. 6. ALmeany, 10, took home the top prize in her category with her homemade zucchini racer. Alemany’s racer was customized with an icecream container covered in tinfoil and clothes line spaces. Unlike many of the other racers, her machine made it to the bottom in one piece. This was Alemany’s first time at the Zucchini Races but she enjoyed them. “It was fun,” she said of the event, which she participated in along with her brother John, 7. This was the first time that the Zucchini Races had made an appearance at the Fall Fair though they’re not a new event for the island. Oliver,4, and Drew, 2, Bratt came all the way from Coombs to take part in the event, having previously taken home a prize at the Greater Errington Zucchini Cross Race on Aug. 16, 2014. The brothers’ father Dean Bratt said that his children had loved the event up at Errington and so they wanted to give it another shot now that they’d honed their skills. Their zucchini racer was a team effort, with the whole family and friends pitching

in to make the racing machine such a success. “A friend helped make the axels and wheels,” said Dean. While turnout for the first time event was lower than expected, organizers hope that by next year they’ll be able to organize a bigger event with more children coming out to take part. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

SAT. SEPT. 13 ◆ AV PAINT OUT is coming to town for the second year at the Starboard Grill in partnership with DRAW Gallery. Call 1-855755-0566 for more information and to register.

ONGOING ◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the

Community Events Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250724-6780. ◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

travel to cancer related appointments from Port Alberni, to as far away as Victoria, are available through the Canadian Cancer Society and the Freemasons. For info call 250-7230608 or the CCS at

250-724-2419. ◆ BARKLEY SOUND CHOIR has started its 15th season and welcomes new members of all ages. Rehearsals are Wednesdays fom 6:45-9 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United

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◆ TOY RUN is roaring into town on Saturday, Sept 13 and Sunday, Sept 14. The riders leave Qualicum Falls at noon on Saturday and arrive at the Glenwood Centre at 1 p.m. for the Show’n’Shine. Adult bike games are at 2 p.m. Dance is at 8 p.m. at the Glenwood with a new sober dance at Char’s Landing at the same time. Sunday features the Shiners Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. till noon and ends at 1 p.m. with a live band, prizes and a beer garden in front of Boston Pizza. For more info call 250-731-4728 or visit their Facebook page.

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4665 ELIZABETH

319,900

249,900

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

ENCHANTING PROPERTY

• Breathtaking Ocean Views • 5 bedroom & 3 bathroom • Large Sundeck & 0.23 acres • Feature fireplace & woodstove

• Versatile 3 bed, 2 bath • Large lot, double garage • Newer roof, windows & flooring • Ductless heat pump

3310 WATERFERN DR

419,900

4749 LESLIE AVE

349,900

1 5608 STRATHCONA ST

THE UPLANDS

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• • • •

• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 1,265 sq. ft. patio home • Natural gas fireplace • New roof in 2014

Fine home built in 2011 0.22 acre on greenbelt Spectacular master suite Great 3,045 sq.ft. floor plan

9221 CENTRAL LAKE RD

299,900

Extensively updated 3,040 sqft of quality space 0.28 acre North Alberni lot Wood floors & fireplaces

2977 ANDERSON AVE

PERFECT VIEW!

HOME SUITE HOME

• • • •

Panoramic mountain views 14.3 acre property 32’x24’ two storey shop 715 sq. ft. home

3948 MONTROSE ST

219,900

Extensively updated Self contained suite Large 65’ x 140’ lot Newer roof & windows

3873 MORGAN S CRES

234,900

SOLD 217,000

8780 11TH STIRLING 4307 AVE ARM DR

•1,635 sq. ft. rancher • Newer roof & windows • Natural gas fireplace • 14’x24’ workshop 2209 HAMILTON DR

NORTH ALBERNI RANCHER

CAMERON HEIGHTS

• • • •

3 Bedrooms + den Feature fireplace Nice 66’ x 125’ lot Workshop & shed

4762 MORTON STREET

179,900

4 5131 GERTRUDE ST

PATIO HOME

• Wood floors & gas stove • 3 bed & update bath • 50’ x 139’ Echo lot • Many Updates

• • • •

159,900

3863 ANDERSON AVE

ECHO AREA RANCHER

• 3 bedroom & full bathroom • Newer roof & furnace • Beautiful corner lot • 2,075 sq.ft.

• • • •

CAREFREE LIVING • Two bedroom condo • Spacious and well cared for • Gas fireplace & balcony • Close to amenities

119,900

NEW PRICE

159,900

2 bedroom & full bath Fresh paint & some flooring 900 sq.ft. rancher Carport & storage locker

A TOUCH OF CLASS

104 2825 3RD AVE

189,900

3 Bedroom rancher Backing onto greenbelt 28’ x 20’ workshop Large 0.17 acre lot

IT’S A CHARMER

2607 7TH AVE

229,900

PICTURE PERFECT

MODERN STYLE Extensive reno in 2009 Oak and tile floors 1,160 quality sq. ft. Fenced yard w/ sundeck

217,900

134,900

2 bedroom & full bathroom Original fir floors Modern kitchen & bath 53’x125’ fenced lot

102 5170 ANGUS ST

108,900

JUST MOVE IN! • • • •

2 bedroom & full bathroom Open concept w/gas fireplace Parking & storage unit incl. 810 sq. ft. w/in-unit laundry

6641661

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Lot 9 Springfield Road • • • •

Beautiful Country Acreage

4.52 level, cleared and fenced acres At the end of a no through road Area of upscale country homes Pasture is ready for horsed, hobby farm...

• • • •

2,400 sq.ft. 3 bd/main with original 4 pc bath 9’ coved ceilings, lovely inlaid oak floors Leaded glass french doors, glass door knobs, archways 85 x 122 nicely landscaped lot

Nicely Cared For Home!

1,750 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch style home .98 level acre just minutes away from city boundary Nicely set back from the road with private back yard Lg oak kitchen and living room, HRV system and much more!

• • • •

3 bdrm 2 bath home inc. in-law suite down Coved ceiling, kitchen with B/I dishwasher 24x20 partially covered deck and 2 carports RV carport 11’7” height with concrete driveway

169,900

Ranch Style Home with Shop!

2 bdrm bungalow on 33x125 lot w/ detached garage Building requires some attention from handyman Currently used as office space Live in as single family or use for commercial/office

59,900

• • • •

1,000 sq.ft. 2 bed, 1 bath home New 4 pc bathroom, newer roof & paint in/out 26 x 21 Fully finished shop/RV Pkg concrete slab 66 x 130 fully fenced level landscaped lot

• • • •

Cherry creek farm just outside city boundary Original farm house and 1,180 sq.ft. 2/3 bd rancher 68 x 120 barn, 4 bay outbuilding with 24 x 32 shop This is a ‘one of a kind’ property.

• • • •

Large older home in need of Major repair or demolition 66x125 serviced lot in quiet South Port Neighbourhood Lot is zoned R-1 single family Easy to view

• • • •

Luxurious 7 yr old, 5 bedrm, 3 bathroom home Extravagant kit., granite counters, porcelain flrs Feature rock f/p & vaulted ceiling in lvgrm Stunning location, in a peaceful 5 acre setting

Quiet location with Peek-A-Boo view of inlet/mnt 3 level 5 bd, 2 bath home with many updates New roof, fenced yare, paint in/out, some flooring New fridge, stove, dishwasher; oak kitchen

219,900

Great Location NEW LISTING

8400 MacMillan Dr • • • •

Driveway is in, drilled well and lot is cleared Bordered by trees on one side & at rear Less than 10 min to town 1.29 acres, excellent views of Stirling Arm

4693 Lathom Rd • • • •

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• • • •

3 bd & den, 2 bath home with many updates All new kitchen, vinyl thermal windows, flooring... Hardi plank siding, concrete patio... Detached garage with concrete drive and fenced yard

THINKING OF SELLING?

Classic 3 Storey Home!

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Nicely renovated home with over 3,000 sq.ft. 4 bd, 4 bathrooms, large partially covered deck Large corner lot with RV Pkg & 1 veh. garage Some finishing to complete-This could be your opportunity.

EXPERIENCED KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE!

4066 Bruce St

239,500

Nature’s Retreat

10048 Falcon Road

• • • •

Sproat Lake View Lot

NEW LISTING

4220 Montrose Street

2806 2nd Ave

184,900

Here’s an Opportunity

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568,800

NEW LISTING

4489 South Cres

3500 Moore Rd

69,900

2993 2nd Avenue • • • •

169,900

NEW PRICE

Down Town Bungalow

NEW LISTING

879,000 148 Acre Farm

+ GST

Desirable Redford Heights!

• Lovely ‘updated’ family home with in-law accommodation • 2,680 sq.ft. of living space on 2 levels • 3 bd main floor & 2 bd suite down • Located in one of Alberni’s finest neighbourhoods

NEW PRICE

3061 Anderson Avenue

3851 Galliano Dr

169,900

NEW PRICE

269,900

169,000

4916 Redford Street

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6329 Beaver Creek Rd

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384,800

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434,900

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385 Pioneer Cres. Parksville

- Downtown Home w/ Mortgage Helper! - Each Level w/ 1269 Sq. Ft. & Magnificent VIEWS - 1 Year Roof, Lg. Lot, RV Parking & Much MORE! - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#380110

109,000

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2670 – 2nd Ave.

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434,900

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461 Aurora St. Parksville

- Quietly Set 5 Bdrm. 3 Bath + GUEST COTTAGE! - 2 Decks, RV & Boat Parking, Fruit Trees & Much MORE - Close to Beach, Downtown, & New Health Clinic - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#379975

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644,900

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425,000

549,000

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- 10 ACRES In Famous Qualicum Beach (zoning for 2 Acre Lots) - 5 Mins. to Beach, Village, 1 Block to School - Incredible Development Opportunity/ Holding Property - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#372078

- Custom 6 Bdrm./4Bath set on .25 City Acre - Rock Fireplace, Bamboo Flooring, Vaulted Ceilings & MORE - BONUS Suite w/Private Entrance, Quiet Cul de Sac & Greenbelt - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#373096

Lot 1 Claymore Rd. Qualicum

$189,900 FAMILY HOME ~ FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD !

2563 – 15th Ave.

- Family Sized 3 Bdrm. 2 Bath in Great Neighborhood - MORE Than 3000sq.ft; Kit. w/Island, Lots of Parking - Lg. Lot w/Privacy Hedges; Near Maquinna School - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#376408

3168 Sweet Ave.

- Upper 3 Bdrm. Suite & Lower 2 Bdrm. Suite - Great Location; Blocks to Amenities, Shopping - POSITIVE Cash Flow - Or Live In One & Rent One - MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com

579,900

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8000 Beaver Cr. Rd.

- Beautifully Reno’d 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath Privately Set - Natural Setting, Organic Gardens, Newer Metal Roof & MORE - Walking Path to Bordering Stamp River - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

MLS#380164

99,900

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.29 ACRE CITY LOT!

5359 Otter Place

- Lg. Level City Building Lot w/Services - On Cul-de-Sac In Area of finer Homes - Walk to Schools, Mins. to Marina & Waterfront - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

349,900

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2950 - 7th Ave.

- 3 Bdrm/3Bath, Dbl. Garage Heritage Home! - Completely Updated Privately set on .64 ACRE - RV/Boat Parking, Perennial Gardens, Ocean Views & MORE - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#371344

389,900

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5510 Dundalk N. Ave.

- Like New Custom 3 Bdrm. RANCHER on 1.90 ACRES - Park-Like Setting w/ Spectacular Views ! - Dbl. Garage, Carport, RV Parking, Heat Pump & MORE - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#373873

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165,000

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Lot 240 Sunset Terrace Horne Lake

- Short Drive To P.A.-Private .33 Acre Lot - Gorgeous 83Ft. Lakefront...Cottage/Retreat - Mins. To Qualicum, Golfing, Quaint Shops - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

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322,900

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5522 Woodland E. Cres.

- Quality Built in 2005 - 3 Bdrm./3Bath + Den - Open Concept LR w/Gas F/P, Gourmet Kitchen... - Dbl. Garage, B/I Vac, Heat Pump & MORE - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#373697

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DUPLEX BUILDING LOT!

900 69,

4626 MAITLAND STREET

9211 NEWCASTLE ROAD

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION!

900 72,

LEVEL BUILDING LOT!

0 ,00 169

• Private and quiet 9.9 acres at the foot of the mountains • Rural setting, treed property situated on a no-thru road

PRICED TO SELL!

DEBEAUX ROAD

• 5 plus acre lot just waiting your building plans • Near McLean Mill and within 5 minutes’ drive to shopping

BEAVER CREEK ACREAGE!

• Build a side by side duplex on this 70 x 124 lot • In a great neighbourhood & close to all amenities

3573 11TH AVENUE

• Central level building lot on quiet street close to all amenities • Multi family zoned lot is 112x124 & has potential to build your own four plex

00–GST 0 , 9 $ 23 00+ ,0 $ 799

2978 2ND AVENUE

000 75,

VERY RARE SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE! 3172 SWEET AVENUE

• Treed property, road frontage, astounding views • Multiple water access points, subdividable

• 0.24 acre lot backs on to green space in a Cul De Sac • All services are to the lot line, nature trails steps from your back door

PRIME BUILDING LOT!

900 79,

900 89,

•3 bed, 2 bath plus den/office, downstairs area waiting your ideas • Fully Fenced, nicely landscaped, covered deck, private patio & RV parking

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0 ,50 $ 137

4045 8TH AVENUE

• 2 bedroom plus den home is perfect for the first timer or retiree • Updates include high end gas fireplace and newer metal roof and drain tile

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! 0 ,90 $ 169

3178 SWEET AVENUE

• This building lot is almost 1/3 of an acre & backs onto a greenbelt • Quiet subdivision with newer homes and underground services

3583 SWORDFERN LANE

• 0.18 acre lot is priced to sell and waiting your building plans • In a great neighbourhood, natural gas, hydro and services to the lot

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,900 $ 344

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• Build a year round or vacation home, spectacular views • Private beach area, boat moorage slip, water and sewage treatment systems in place

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

0 ,00 $ 688

8877 FABER ROAD

• Four bedroom, one bath, open concept floor plan • Exceptional sunset exposure, sandy beach & nicely landscaped grounds

EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT ESTATE! 0 ,00 $ 985

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

STUNNING SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 0 ,90 $ 799

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3588 McKnight Avenue

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,000 $ 192

PRIVATE WATER FRONTAGE!

0 ,00 $ 715

10226 LAKESHORE ROAD

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, plus lakeside cottage, southern exposure, 110’ sandy beach

• Partially covered cedar deck with hot tub and sit at bar, 3 bay garage, RV parking

PRIVATE SPROAT LAKE!

0 ,50 $ 939

11013 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Custom renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on a large lot • Stunning mountain views, pebble and sandy beach, wharf and boathouse

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!

9 ,99 $ 749

9466 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• 4 bdrm, 2 bath on 3 levels, custom designed stain glass windows & vaulted ceilings • Three Story waterfront home, 4 bedrooms plus den, family room • Architecturally designed, beautiful views of the Lake and Mountains • App. 120’ of waterfront, 0.87 acre, large 2 car garage, sandy beach

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4046 10TH AVENUE

• Quality 2 bed home, large bath with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

MINUTES FROM SHOPPING!

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE!

800 39,

000 99,

2166 15TH AVENUE

• Cute one bedroom home is well designed and includes a detached shed • Large low-maintenance yard with mountain views & private rural setting

SECURE LIVING!

900 89,

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• Three bedroom,one bath home on a half acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

26-1655 ALBERNI HWY

206-5170 ANGUS STREET

• 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 14' wide mobile home featuring vaulted seilings • A minute's drive to the hospital & shopping with hiking trails steps away

• 1 bedroom, one bath downtown condo, open concept floor plan • Gas fireplace in living room, covered patio, laundry in unit

CUTE NORTH PORT RANCHER!

COUNTRY HOME MINUTES FROM TOWN!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

0 ,90 $ 149

4517 BEALE STREET

• Fully renovated two bedroom, one bath home • Fenced yard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, great neighbourhood

IMMACULATE HOME!

GREENBELT LIVING!

0 ,90 $ 119

14-6225 LUGRIN ROAD

,800 9 0 2

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2:00pm-3:00pm 10148 SOUTH DRIVE

0 ,90 $ 179

0 ,70 $ 177

0 ,95 119

5621 CHAPMAN ROAD

• 2 bed rancher with a detached garage situated on 0.75 of an acre • Within walking distance to schools and local transportation

0 ,00 $ 195

NORTH PORT!

4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME!

0 ,50 194

• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo’s

4050 Johnston Road

OPEN HOUSE

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• •Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths

3:00pm-4:00pm 2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

3963 5TH AVENUE

• Small but so is the price, lots of potential in a great neighbourhood • At this price, why rent? Level lot, central location

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bed, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bed on the main

LIKE NEW RANCHER! • Vaulted Ceilings, Gas fireplace in great room, backs onto green space

Friday Sept. 12th

• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

2690 5TH AVENUE

• Lots of potential with this 3 bedroom heritage home •Large corner lot, take a look and see how you can bring back it's shine

900 $ 69,

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den/office in a quiet North Port Subdivision

Vicky Seredick in Attendance

LT 6 - 10400 ALDAN ROAD

THIS FIXER-UPPER!

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5260 TEBO AVENUE

• Newer subdivision in a desirable Upper North Port location • Walking distance to elementary schools & Pacific Rim Shopping Centre

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE

LAKESIDE LOTS - Bring your house plans!

SOUTH PORT CHARMER!

2461 4th Avenue

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• Three bedroom, one bath manufactured home with detached shop • Vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, woodstove and a good sized bathroom

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO!

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4945 MARGARET STREET

• Beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, new laminate flooring, single carport • 2 spacious bedrooms on the main, family room down, large laundry room

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION!

0 ,00 $ 186

4379 MORTON STREET

• Three bedroom, two bath home with in-law suite situated in a central location • Lots of parking space, low maintenance yard and alley access

FEELING THE LOVE?

0 ,42 184

• Newly remodelled inside and out located in a great neighbourhood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck and views of the rive

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3730 WALLACE STREET

• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways •Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

7879 WARDROP ROAD

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is needing a new family to give it some TLC • Onano-thruquietroad,$25,000septicsystem,oiltank&furnace7yearsyoung

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Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! Lots 6,7,8,9 Lakeshore Rd 2553 8TH AVENUE

• 66x125 South Port Lot is located in a nice area with street and lane access • Connection Fees for water and sewer hookups have been prepaid

DUPLEX BUILDING LOT!

900 69,

4626 MAITLAND STREET

9211 NEWCASTLE ROAD

POPULAR UPLANDS SUBDIVISION!

900 72,

LEVEL BUILDING LOT!

0 ,00 169

• Private and quiet 9.9 acres at the foot of the mountains • Rural setting, treed property situated on a no-thru road

PRICED TO SELL!

DEBEAUX ROAD

• 5 plus acre lot just waiting your building plans • Near McLean Mill and within 5 minutes’ drive to shopping

BEAVER CREEK ACREAGE!

• Build a side by side duplex on this 70 x 124 lot • In a great neighbourhood & close to all amenities

3573 11TH AVENUE

• Central level building lot on quiet street close to all amenities • Multi family zoned lot is 112x124 & has potential to build your own four plex

00–GST 0 , 9 $ 23 00+ ,0 $ 799

2978 2ND AVENUE

000 75,

VERY RARE SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE! 3172 SWEET AVENUE

• Treed property, road frontage, astounding views • Multiple water access points, subdividable

• 0.24 acre lot backs on to green space in a Cul De Sac • All services are to the lot line, nature trails steps from your back door

PRIME BUILDING LOT!

900 79,

900 89,

•3 bed, 2 bath plus den/office, downstairs area waiting your ideas • Fully Fenced, nicely landscaped, covered deck, private patio & RV parking

AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE!

0 ,50 $ 137

4045 8TH AVENUE

• 2 bedroom plus den home is perfect for the first timer or retiree • Updates include high end gas fireplace and newer metal roof and drain tile

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! 0 ,90 $ 169

3178 SWEET AVENUE

• This building lot is almost 1/3 of an acre & backs onto a greenbelt • Quiet subdivision with newer homes and underground services

3583 SWORDFERN LANE

• 0.18 acre lot is priced to sell and waiting your building plans • In a great neighbourhood, natural gas, hydro and services to the lot

ST 0+G 0 9 , $ 99

EXCEPTIONAL SUNSET EXPOSURE! 0 ,00 E $ 735 PRIC W E N

ESCAPE TO PARADISE!

0 ,00 $ 839

VICKY SEREDICK'S OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSE

,900 $ 344

Friday Sept. 12th

• Build a year round or vacation home, spectacular views • Private beach area, boat moorage slip, water and sewage treatment systems in place

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

0 ,00 $ 688

8877 FABER ROAD

• Four bedroom, one bath, open concept floor plan • Exceptional sunset exposure, sandy beach & nicely landscaped grounds

EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT ESTATE! 0 ,00 $ 985

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

STUNNING SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 0 ,90 $ 799

1:00pm-2:00pm

3588 McKnight Avenue

OPEN HOUSE

,000 $ 192

PRIVATE WATER FRONTAGE!

0 ,00 $ 715

10226 LAKESHORE ROAD

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, plus lakeside cottage, southern exposure, 110’ sandy beach

• Partially covered cedar deck with hot tub and sit at bar, 3 bay garage, RV parking

PRIVATE SPROAT LAKE!

0 ,50 $ 939

11013 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Custom renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on a large lot • Stunning mountain views, pebble and sandy beach, wharf and boathouse

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!

9 ,99 $ 749

9466 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

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6604520

4046 10TH AVENUE

• Quality 2 bed home, large bath with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

MINUTES FROM SHOPPING!

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE!

800 39,

000 99,

2166 15TH AVENUE

• Cute one bedroom home is well designed and includes a detached shed • Large low-maintenance yard with mountain views & private rural setting

SECURE LIVING!

900 89,

9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• Three bedroom,one bath home on a half acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

26-1655 ALBERNI HWY

206-5170 ANGUS STREET

• 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 14' wide mobile home featuring vaulted seilings • A minute's drive to the hospital & shopping with hiking trails steps away

• 1 bedroom, one bath downtown condo, open concept floor plan • Gas fireplace in living room, covered patio, laundry in unit

CUTE NORTH PORT RANCHER!

COUNTRY HOME MINUTES FROM TOWN!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

0 ,90 $ 149

4517 BEALE STREET

• Fully renovated two bedroom, one bath home • Fenced yard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, great neighbourhood

IMMACULATE HOME!

GREENBELT LIVING!

0 ,90 $ 119

14-6225 LUGRIN ROAD

,800 9 0 2

Saturday Sept. 13th

2:00pm-3:00pm 10148 SOUTH DRIVE

0 ,90 $ 179

0 ,70 $ 177

0 ,95 119

5621 CHAPMAN ROAD

• 2 bed rancher with a detached garage situated on 0.75 of an acre • Within walking distance to schools and local transportation

0 ,00 $ 195

NORTH PORT!

4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME!

0 ,50 194

• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo’s

4050 Johnston Road

OPEN HOUSE

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• •Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths

3:00pm-4:00pm 2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

3963 5TH AVENUE

• Small but so is the price, lots of potential in a great neighbourhood • At this price, why rent? Level lot, central location

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bed, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bed on the main

LIKE NEW RANCHER! • Vaulted Ceilings, Gas fireplace in great room, backs onto green space

Friday Sept. 12th

• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

2690 5TH AVENUE

• Lots of potential with this 3 bedroom heritage home •Large corner lot, take a look and see how you can bring back it's shine

900 $ 69,

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den/office in a quiet North Port Subdivision

Vicky Seredick in Attendance

LT 6 - 10400 ALDAN ROAD

THIS FIXER-UPPER!

0 ,00 $ 180

5260 TEBO AVENUE

• Newer subdivision in a desirable Upper North Port location • Walking distance to elementary schools & Pacific Rim Shopping Centre

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE

LAKESIDE LOTS - Bring your house plans!

SOUTH PORT CHARMER!

2461 4th Avenue

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• Three bedroom, one bath manufactured home with detached shop • Vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, woodstove and a good sized bathroom

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO!

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!

0 ,90 $ 149

4945 MARGARET STREET

• Beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, new laminate flooring, single carport • 2 spacious bedrooms on the main, family room down, large laundry room

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION!

0 ,00 $ 186

4379 MORTON STREET

• Three bedroom, two bath home with in-law suite situated in a central location • Lots of parking space, low maintenance yard and alley access

FEELING THE LOVE?

0 ,42 184

• Newly remodelled inside and out located in a great neighbourhood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck and views of the rive

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3730 WALLACE STREET

• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways •Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

7879 WARDROP ROAD

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is needing a new family to give it some TLC • Onano-thruquietroad,$25,000septicsystem,oiltank&furnace7yearsyoung

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4213 Princess Rd

Corner of Ian & Johnston filipchuk.ca@gmail.com

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NEED HOMES UNDER $

200,000

HAVE BUYERS!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT 14 10AM TO 11:30AM

$79,900 - 3720 Argyle Way

$139,000 - 2823 1st Ave

$59,000 - #16 4935 Broughton St

CLEAN 2 BED TOWNHOUSE 2 bedroom 1 bath townhouse Open floor plan Main level entry

FANTASTIC INLET VIEW Three bedroom two bath Updated wiring, new roof, heat pump Fabulous view

FABULOUS LOCATION Double wide mobile, 55+ park 2 large beds, 3 pce ensuite, large yard, Carport & RV space

OPEN HOUSE SAT. SEPT 13 1:30PM TO 3:00PM

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$100,000 - 4309 10th Ave. TURN KEY RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESS 50 Seat Restaurant

$145,500 - 4701 Redford TRI PLEX Central location Close to bus stop

$159,000 -3916 Shaughnessy

$219,900 - Sl 2 3908 Marpole Street

$47,000 - #14 4935 Broughton St

$290,000 - # 14 Headquarters Bay

$335,000 - 6696 Beaver Creek Rd

3 bedroom 2 bathroom, upper north port, close to shopping and schools

Half Duplex New Construction Upper North Port close to the mall Three bedroom and two bathrooms

UPDATED MOBILE Greenridge Mobile Home Park Nicely updated 2 bed, Remodeled bath. New wheelchair front ramp.

Fantastic 5 acre waterfront property, half way down Alberni Inlet, close to some of the best fishing areas, cabin is 80% complete, moorage at community marina

COUNTRY SPLIT LEVEL HOME Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath 1.14 acres plus outbuildings In law suite seperate entrances

D L O S

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT 14 12PM TO 2PM

$335,999 - 7171 Beaver Creek Rd

$329,000 - 5694 Mersey Rd

$650,000 - 310 Grappler inlet Bamfield

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

3 OVER HEIGHT CARPORTS Well cared for 2,200 square foot home Three bedroom, two bath, heat pump .95 of an acre, 1,900 square shop

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT PROPERTY Three bedroom with 2.95 acre waterfront property. Close to boat launching ramp in Port Desire

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Lot 322 Pachena Road - 6 acres $260,000 Lot O Cheeyha Island - 3 acres $180,000 4356 Gertrude - Commercial Lot $299,000 3790 Meares Drive - .35 acre lot $119,000

NEW LISTINGS

4309 10th Ave - $110,000 4701 Redford St. - $145,500 #14 4935 Broughton - $47,000

$699,000 - 137 Winter Harbour Rd PORT HARDY Wayne Ridleyâ€™s Fishing Lodge Turn key fully operational Accommodates 20-16 guest

COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE 8 3749 10th Ave 9 3751 10th Ave E 5292 Argyle St.

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18 SOLD / 8 LEFT

8720 STIRLING ARM DRIVE SPROAT LAKE BEAUTY

SOLD

,000 $ 595

,900E $ 429 PRIC W NE

5250 DARNLEY DELIGHTFUL HOME • 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,726 sq. ft. open floor plan • Fir floors, main level living and so much more • 1 acre, pool, hot tub, detached garage

3547 McKNIGHT STREET PERFECT RANCHER WITH BONUS ROOM

4763 MORTON PICTURE PERFECT

,900E $ 169 PRIC W

• 4 beds, 1 bath, 2280 sq. ft. • Original hardwood floors • Newer hot water tank, windows, roof and more

5057 SOUTHGATE GREAT OPPORTUNITY

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME

• 2,775 sq. ft. of strata commercial space • Heat pump, alarm system, lots of possibilities • Located on the ground level of Victoria Quay Condos

5797 FALLS STREET LARGE COUNTRY HOME

• .33 of an acre • End of cul-de-sac • Short distance to

5342 OTTER PLACE

,000 $ 474

CASTLE ENTRY • 4 beds, 3 baths, 2700 sq. ft. • Hardwood, slate, beautiful kitchen • 3 car garage & det. 900 sq ft shop • Heat pump, intercom system, grand entrance

3588 SWORDFERN

,900 $ 354

QUAINT & CHARMING RANCHER • 3 beds, 2 bath, 1,568 sq. ft. built in 2011 • Granite counter tops, maple cabinets & floors • 9’ & 11’ ceilings, heat pump, surround sound, fenced yard

2245 HAMILTON

,000 $ 205

4003 JOHNSTON ROAD FAMILY HOME ON GREENBELT

• 3 beds, 3 baths • 1870 sq ft • Some updates • Very private backyard with hot tub

HIGH PROFILE LOCATION • C5 commercial zoned • Many options for businesses • Dedicated parking • Great investment • 3 bed, 1 bath, 1900 sq ft

LOT 32, 33, 34 ARVAY ROAD

BARCLAY ESTATES TOWNHOUSE • 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse • Updated with new windows • No rentals, 1 pet under 20lbs allowed with strata approval

900 $ 54, PRICE W E N

,000E $ 193 PRIC W E N

4217 8TH AVENUE

,900 $ 124

www.maureenmackenzie.ca email: mmobella@shaw.ca

• 4 beds, 5 baths and over 3200 sq. ft. built in 2013 • Granite, marble, hardwood, extravagant lighting • RV parking & detached shop, all the bells and whistles

• 4 bed, 3 bath • 3,036 sq. ft. • 1.2 acre • New country Kitchen • New flooring and paint

ISLAND TROPICS TANNING PERFECT LOT

NO EXPENSE SPARED IN COLLEGE ESTATES

• 5 beds, 4 baths, 4,709 sq. ft., open floor plan • Partially finished basement, heath pump • Walnut floors, 9 ft ceilings • .45 of an acre, rainwater system, trade potential

,000 $ 364

3158 SWEET

000 $ 77,

2600 BURDE STREET

,000 $ 485

• 3 bed, 2 bath • 2220 sq. ft. • College Estates • Open floor plan, HW floors • Granite counter tops, 3 entertaining rooms • 9’ ceilings

,000E $ 207 PRIC EW

• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1760 sq. ft. rancher • In floor heating, 9’ ceilings • 3 car garage, 100’ of beach, 1.55 acres

3572 MCKNIGHT

,000 $ 649

BUSINESS ONLY • 6 tanning beds • 2,800 square feet • Well established business & clientele

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900 $ 94,

FANTASTIC AREA • .34 of an acre just outside the city limits • Low taxes • No through road • In amongst beautiful homes in a peaceful area

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SARA FOX

CERTIFIED STAGING PROFESSIONAL

4971 MARGARET STREET $149,000

NEW LISTING

MLS#380295

• Right across the street from the Blair Park and the popular Dyke walking path. • Great family home on large lot, offered at an affordable price. • Newer roof, 2 bedrooms up and large rec room down. • Walking distance to restaurants, shops and fitness centre. • Minutes from elementary and middle schools.

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4527 BEALE STREET $139,900

NEW LISTING

• Located on a quiet street in a great neighborhood. • Newer flooring throughout. • 2 year old hot water tank • 2 new vinyl windows. • Lots of counter space in kitchen. • Large master bedroom. • Fenced yard. MLS#380528

GREAT LOCATION

2 BEDROOM COZY STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

SOLD $79,900

• Affordable, clean family oriented unit in desirable Echo area. • Walk to parks, library, college, pool and multiplex. • Close to all the amenities. • 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, dishwasher in kitchen. • ·Easy care, convenient living.

2 BDRM UNIT IN ECHO AREA

3672 6TH AVE

$249,900

• One owner home with brand new roof • Fully fenced with double garage and separate shop • Built-in dog kennels. • Split level home with spacious rooms. • Large living room with bay window and wood burning fireplace.

WEST COAST STYLE FAMILY HOME

MLS#379428

#204-5262 ARGYLE ST $159,000

• Within walking distance to grocery stores and coffee shops. • Large living room with new vinyl windows and new laminate flooring. • Large and bright kitchen with spacious eating area. • New oil tank • On bus route. Lane access.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME

• Bright and clean newer 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo • Nice quiet building. • Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Harbour Quay. • 7 appliances included in sale. • In suite laundry.

AWESOME WATER VIEW CONDO

MLS # 377677

MLS #378021

5982 BROWN RD.

MLS# 379674

$129,900

3774 WALLACE

$215,000

• Spacious two bedroom rancher on large 75 x 124 lot. • This home features crown moldings, a solid oak kitchen with new flooring. • Large master bedroom with covered ceilings. • Large & bright bathroom with a 2-sink vanity & new flooring. • 200 amp service, new furnace, alarm system and in-ground sprinklers • Newer detached wired garage/shop and tool shed. Quick possession is available.

RANCHER IN UPPER ECHO AREA

MLS # 377449

2248 CAMERON DR.

$239,900

• Nice private setting in quiet preferred neighborhood. • Very large home with 5 bedrooms and very large family room. • In-law suite in daylight basement with some new flooring and paint. • New roof. Private yard. Double Garage. • All situated on 0.28 acre lot. Quick Possession available.

PANORAMIC INLET VIEWS!

NEW PRICE

4753 LATHOM

MLS #376280

MLS #369370

$189,000

3641 ANDERSON AVE. $119,900

• 4 bedrooms and den on large 44x176 lot. • Large living room with gas fireplace, original fir wood floors, gas furnace, high ceilings & lots of storage areas. • Nice country kitchen with oak cabinets & door leading to sundeck which overlooks private rear yard with lane access and RV parking. • Full walk-out basement with separate entrance. • Quick possession is possible. Excellent location great family home!

NORTHPORT CHARACTER HOME

• Three bedroom home located centrally • Newer vinyl windows, new roof & New hot water tank. • Large living room with laminate oors. • Lane access to backyard. • Fenced yard. • On bus route.

GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT

SOLD $239,500

• 55 plus, very spacious 1250 sqft patio home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and large living room with gas fireplace. • Extra large covered patio that includes a gas bbq • 4 skylights all with their own installed blinds.

HILLCREST VILLA PATIO HOME

$239,000

• New tasteful wood laminate floors and updated paint. • Custom built rancher with 30 x 20 foot detached shop/garage off lane. • Vaulted ceilings in the large living room that opens onto bright kitchen with skylights and oak cabinets. • 2 bedrooms plus den. Master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite & shower. • Central vac, heat pump and low maintenance yard on quiet street.

IMMACULATE RANCHER IN NORTHPORT

SOLD 5055 LESLIE

$185,000

• Located in a quiet family neighbourhood in preferred North Port. • Home is immaculate with some new flooring & 3 bedrooms on the main. • Large living room with lots of character, coved ceilings and new appliances. • Updated wiring, plumbing and a new furnace. • Private backyard with large, wired & insulated 2 bay shop.

4 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CHARACTER HOME

MLS #376737

#301-2825 3RD AVE. $149,900

PREFERRED UPPER NORTHPORT

MLS #371867

4488 BEALE ST.

$169,900

• Just reduced by $ 10,000. • Separate entrances, separate meters. • Two - 2 bedroom units. Shared laundry. • Located in quiet residential area near elementary school. • Walking distance to shopping and coffee shops.

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

2718 7TH AVE.

MLS 378020#

LOT C -2687 1ST AVE. $109,000

• Fantastic view of ocean inlet and mountains. • Located on a no thru road and walking distance to shopping and the Harbour Quay Marina. • Newer oil tank. Newer perimeter drains. Roof new 2006, vinyl windows & updated plumbing. • 2 bedrooms on the main. • Unfinished basement with laundry. • Lane access and detached shop.

• Fantastic view of the water and mountains • Excellent location to build your dream home or summer fishing home. • Walking distance to Harbour Quay & Marina.

CUTE AND AFFORDABLE

66 X 125 BUILDING LOT

NEW PRICE

MLS #376762

4639 SOUTHGATE

$287,500

• Home has been tastefully redone with new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring throughout. • Updates also include new 200 amp electrical, vinyl windows, metal roof and heat pump. • Spacious living room. Large country kitchen. 3 bedrooms up. Very large master with spacious walk in closet. • Attractive front veranda. Large covered back deck. • Large double detached shop a bonus. Nicely landscaped and fenced backyard.

BRIGHT AND MODERN FAMILY HOME

$179,900

• Lots of very large new windows letting in the light. • Cute country kitchen w/ all new stainless steel appliances. • Very large living room w/ hardwood floors. • Beautiful brand new cedar deck for relaxing & entertaining. • Newly finished spacious rec room is tastefully done. • Covered carport and security system. • Home has had many updates, newer roof and windows, updated plumbing, electrical and furnace.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME ON DOUBLE LOT

2968 1ST AVE.

$221,000

• Located on a nice quiet street, large deck with water views • Hardwood & bamboo floors • Large, bright updated kitchen & bathroom • Many updates including electrical, plumbing & thermal windows • Large 66x125 private fully fenced yard

NEW 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

MLS #363617

5320 DARNLEY RD.

$675,000

• Country style kitchen has beautiful cabinetry and a very large island. • Living room has cozy wood insert & french doors onto deck. • In floor radiant heat keeps house consistently warm. • Built in vacuum. Air exchanger. • Large wired and insulated shop with woodstove and bathroom. • RV and boat carport with built in sewer. 5 covered parking spaces. • Fully landscaped and fenced yard with in ground irrigation sprinkler system.

IMMACULATE NEWER HOME

SOLD

MLS #369016

MLS #339661

2678 ANDERSON AVE. $249,500

19190 PACIFIC RIM HWY. $356,000

EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER

BEST PRICED SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT

44 X 125 FOOT BUILDING LOT

$244,900

• Tastefully done with attractive dark laminate floors and Kitchen cabinets. • Spacious and bright living room area and large dining room with plenty of space for large dining room table and hutch. • Patio off of the beautiful new kitchen. • Master bedroom is spacious with nice walk in closet and ensuite. • The yard is partially fenced and backs onto a nicely landscaped park area. • Double garage and plenty of room to park an RV in the driveway area. Quick possession available.

CHARMING 4 BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME

MLS #363617

• 1556 sq ft 3 bdrm (3rd bdrm converted to den), 2 bath home • Open plan, updated kitchen,large living room w/ gas FP. • BI vacuum, security, air exchanger, double garage, • Electric hot water heat system. • Nicely finished yard with fruit trees.

5270 TEBO

SOLD

$39,900

• South Port location amongst nice homes. • Some ocean views. • Sewer connection to lot. • Lane access.

MLS #376741

MLS #369370

MLS #376807

4804 BURDE ST.

MLS # 378526

$115,000

NEW PRICE

• This lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo features open floor plan, plenty of windows let the natural light in, nice sized laundry/storage room & gas fireplace in the lvng rm. • Amazing views of the mountains and the ocean from this unit situated on a corner giving you extra patio space. • This building has secured entry, single parking stall & storage room in the basement as well as having your own laundry in your unit & public transportation only a few steps away!

2883 1ST AVE

MLS # 377306

SOLD

MLS #360332

3551 HUFF DR.

MLS # 378129

4835 MARGARET ST

• Waterfront lot easily accessible from the highway with a good shared road • Half acre, 66 ft of waterfront, clean, clear fresh water great for swimming, kayaking and fishing

MLS # 348318

MASSACRE ISLAND

$479,900

• Your own exclusive island retreat on the crystal clear waters of Sproat Lake! • Over 1000 ft of water frontage, incredible panoramic mountain and lake views, and 0.85 acre of wooded tranquility

SPROAT LAKE ISLAND WITH CABIN

6640991

MLS#379676

#55 – 4110 KENDALL