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Island B.C. Liberals don’t want to close one of Nanaimo’s terminals JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
The provincial government has no appetite to close one of Nanaimo’s two ferry terminals, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell said last week. BC Ferries CEO Jim Corrigan floated the idea of possibly closing a Nanaimo terminal and Horseshoe Bay in his report posted to the independent ferry commissioner’s website. Transportation Minister Todd Stone didn’t immediately reject the idea. “It then sorta exploded,” Stilwell told The NEWS last week. She said Stone then heard from her and fellow Island Liberal MLA (and cabinet minister) Don MacRae. “We stressed the importance of the ferry service — it’s critically important to the mid-Island,” said Stilwell. Stone then became more definitive with statements to the media. “The minister has said the government has determined it (closing a Nanaimo terminal or eliminating the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay route) is not an initiative we are going to pursue at this time,” said Stilwell. “We need to listen to the public and the public has to come together . . . lead to solutions that will make it a viable, affordable, efficient, sustainable ferry system.” Stilwell said she has spoken to people on both sides of the Strait of Georgia about the service between the Lower Mainlaind and the mid-Island. She mused about someone trying to go to Vancouver from Nanaimo or points north like Parksville Qualicum Beach if there was no Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route. She spoke about driving south of Nanaimo to Duke Point and enduring a longer ferry ride, only to get off south of Vancouver at Tsawwassen facing another 30-minutes-plus to Vancouver. “Is that even something you would consider doing?” said Stilwell. “How would that affect your life?” After Stone rejected the route and terminal closures Corrigan floated, the BC Ferries CEO then suggested the provincial government must come up with more money for the system if fares are going to stay linked to only inflationary increases. Stilwell was asked if the provincial government was willing to put more money into the BC Ferries system. “I’m not willing to speculate on that,” said Stilwell. “That will be something that comes from the minister’s office.”
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DOGS FOR VETS: Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs is matching rescue dogs with veterans and others struggling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Blair Meadows, above, was matched with Farrah. See story page A4 and be sure to read our coverage Thursday of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Bowser, Qualicum Beach and Parksville.
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Police and safety enforcement officers gave out some strong reminders last week that winter is on its way. On Nov. 5, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. members of Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services RCMP, Oceanside RCMP Municipal Traffic, Port Alberni RCMP, Natural Resources and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement inspectors conducted a vehicle inspection operation on Highway 4 near the summit at the brake check, outside of Port Alberni. Police said the main focus was winter tires with proper tread depth for the mountain pass. In a news release, the RCMP said they issued 21 notices to drivers, mostly related to tires, with some other defects as well. They said they also issued 14 violation tickets for a variety of offences, both vehicle and driver related. Commercial Vehicle inspectors performed 14 inspections (only one of these had to have repairs made on site) with three notices and two violation tickets issued. Approximately 30 additional trucks were given a quick walk around and then allowed to proceed. Most trucks checked were carrying chains. Police said the biggest issue for the commercial vehicles was lighting. Police said overall it was “a very positive response from public.” Police also said ICBC and Emcon representatives were on site for education and support. Approximately 500 vehicles were checked. “All drivers are encouraged to ready their vehicles for winter and to ensure that lighting and tires are all in good condition,” said the RCMP news release issued by Cpl. Michael Elston, Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services. — NEWS Staff/RCMP news release
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Representatives of organizations in this weekend’s food drive gathered at the Parksville fire hall to launch the campaign, including (top) Lonny Barr (Arrowsmith Search and Rescue), Denyse Kohse (QBFD) and (from left): Nick Acciavatti (Dashwood Fire Department), Liz Olson (PVFD), Salvation Army Food Bank coordinator Lisa Clason, Bob Patterson (QBFD), Randy Henson (Parksville Quality Foods) and Ken Bowerman (Qualicum Beach Quality Foods).
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Food drive this weekend Local emergency service workers will be coming to your neighbourhood to pick up the bags this weekend AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
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Local emergency services and businesses are again joining forces this weekend to collect food and toys for the Salvation Army Food Bank’s big Christmas season. This week Quality Foods is distributing paper grocery bags in The NEWS which will be picked up by members of local fire departments and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue this weekend (Nov. 15-16) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Watch for the fire trucks with lights flashing, or if you will not be home, leave the donation bags by your front door or carport. “2013 was the 15th annual food drive for our department and we collected a record 23,500 pounds of food for the Salvation Army,” said
food drive organizer and Parksville firefighter Liz Olson. “We would love to set a new record.” The collection comes at a crucial time for the Salvation Army food bank, which served almost 700 people last Christmas. “Any support that residents are able to give is appreciated,” Olson said. “Every little bit helps and will make the world of difference to many families this holiday season.” Organizers point out it is impossible for volunteers to get to every house, so people can bring any non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys to the Parksville, Qualicum Beach or Dashwood fire halls or Salvation Army directly. Cash donations can also be accepted, but make sure to give it to a volunteer directly. Dashwood firefighters are only out Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in limited, more denselypopulated areas. You can leave donations at the end of your driveway or drop them off at one of their halls that day. Call Olson at 250-248-3242, or your local organization for more information.
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MARY BROUILETTE For Qualicum Beach Councillor Working For Your Community
250-752-7269 Authorized by the re-elect Mary Brouilette Campaign.
I want to ensure that we spend wisely, develop appropriately, encourage a healthy balance of youth to seniors and focus on wellness by ensuring good options in our community for all.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK To submit your activities into our weekly (Thursday) Calendar of Events: events@pqbnews.com fax:250-248-4655 #4-154 Middleton Ave, Parksville
a VOTE for me... a VOICE for you!
MICHAEL DONEGANI for Parksville Council I am not a developer or member of any business organization, union or political party. I have not accepted any donations or political favors. I am Simply a 20 year resident wanting to return balance to Parksville city council… with the voice of its “residents independent thinking”.
I stand for ✘ Freeze Municipal salaries…this cost is growing beyond Inflation and ❑ our population growth.
✘ A foot bridge connecting Rathtrevor to the Parksville board walk ❑ using existing Park funding.
✘ The DCC recommendations put forward by the Parksville Chamber of ❑
Commerce to rejuvenate and revitalize Parksville and its downtown core
✘ Return of the Young Arts Market (YAM) and Arts center on the ❑ Parksville Gateway property
✘ A Parksville beach rejuvenation program to return and keep the sand ❑ in our bay our gem.
VOTE FOR ME … I will get OUR tax dollars Authorized by M. Donegani, Candidate & Financial Agent donegani@msn.com • 250-248-9515
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CRAFTY GRANDMOTHERS: From left to right are Jacquie Ostrow, Ann Tardiff and Carol Lundine of the Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers. They’re showing off some of the crafts made by the group for their seventh annual Christmas Extravaganza. All proceeds from the event will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help grandmothers in sub-Saharan African raise children orphaned by AIDS. The Extravaganza runs Nov. 28 from 1-7 p.m. and Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Quality Resort Bayside. The group would also like to thank Quality Foods, Save-on-Foods and Thrifty Foods for their support.
REMEMBRANCE DAY: HELPING VETERANS
Dogs assist those with PTSD Transitioning into civilian life from military can be difficult BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor
They offer love and companionship and they are excellent snugglers. And now dogs are being used to help Vancouver Island veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It used to be called shell shock … nightmares that keep coming back, being startled by sudden noises and a good night’s sleep becomes a thing of the past. Psychologists agree that most people have stress reactions after a traumatic event like combat, but when the reactions don’t go away over time PTSD is likely the culprit. Transitioning into civilian life from military deployment can be difficult for even the toughest soldier. Even with supportive family and friends, if PTSD is an issue it can impact every aspect of a veteran’s life. But the team behind Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD) is hoping they can make a difference in the lives of veterans who have struggled with PTSD after serving their country. VICD has created a comprehensive program that allows veterans and dogs to work and learn at their own pace, and is responsive to the individual needs of each veteran and their canine companion. Any pet owners will tell you that dogs provide unconditional love and research supports
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OATES
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their mood-enhancing benefits. In fact, several studies have determined that pets control blood pressure better than drugs. Dale Robillard of Royston is now a firm believer that pets can help veterans. He was released early from his operations role in the military because of his injuries and became the return-to-work coordinator for the ill and injured. He said he observed many veterans struggling after they served in the military and by chance he contacted Barb Ashmead about her innovative way to assist veterans whose daily lives have been disrupted after returning from a deployment. Ashmead is the owner of Qualicum Pet Foods and the president of VICD. “I met a lot of the people who are now part of the program,” said Robillard. “ I watched these guys in their turmoil and have seen them at their weakest times and to see how they have benefited from this program is absolutely amazing. It is incredible to see the volunteers behind the scenes … there are a lot of people out there with compassion and empathy but few turn that into action. Barb and her team put it into action.” Ashmead said it has been a group effort forming VICD and the canines in the program are proving to be amazing heroes. Read the full story ONLINE at www.pqbnews.com
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NOVEMBER 15 ELECTION
RDN & trustees debate in Coombs
Farm school, transit and French Creek school site discussed at Arrowsmith all-candidates forum CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
Regional district candidate Rick Ethier’s raison d’être came under fire at last week’s all-candidates debate. The forum was hosted by the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association on Wednesday night at the Bradley Centre, where roughly 50 residents came to see regional district and school board candidates fight for the chance to represent Coombs/Errington. The floor was open to questions from the audience and the evening was moderated by ACRA vice chair Stephen Stahley. Ethier’s entire political platform seems to be focussed on developing single-family farms, something he said he plans to do by introducing a non-profit school educating students on organic nutrition and later offering graduates an opportunity to purchase a single family farm. “We need to grow way more food to supply even our district,” Ethier told the crowd, adding that it would be beneficial if residents produced their own food. “We need to create avenues where we can cut down on energy and food costs,” he said. “I’ve tried to set a platform on sustainability.” “That’s not in the regional district’s jurisdiction,” said incumbent Julian Fell. “There’s plenty of people who want to grow and sell food — there’s no shortage of that — the problem is the land and all the government regulations that prevent the sale of food.” Fell said that type of change needs to
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Regional District of Nanaimo candidates Rick Ethier, left, and incumbent Julian Fell at the all-candidates debate hosted by ACRA at the Bradley Centre last week.
happen in Victoria, not on the local level at the RDN. Two concerned residents brought up the lack of public transpiration in Coombs/Errington. Both Fell and Ethier agreed it was too costly for the area to get transit through the RDN via B.C. Transit, but noted that a private company may be a viable option in the future. While most questions were directed at RDN candidates, residents voiced con-
cern over the old French Creek Community School site to trustee candidates. Incumbent Julie Austin said “the hope, the desire, is that it remains a community asset and it remains a benefit for the community.” Austin encouraged residents to “lend (their) voice to that discussion” by attending a meeting this week regarding the future of the site. “It’s difficult to move forward and say this is a community plan if there’s no com-
munity there,” she said. “So please come out.” Vying for Austin’s school board position, John Hildebrant said “part of my promise is to be open, available and honest, and honestly I can’t speak on the French Creek school at this point, I have no knowledge about it.” Ethier said the old French Creek Community School would be a great site for the start of his organic school. “I’m not sure if that’s feasible or not,” he admitted. “But we’ve got to try something, we can’t just do nothing.” Ethier said he’s tried contacting School District 69 superintendent Rollie Koop, but noted Koop’s “been busy with the school strike and all that.” Fell said there is no intension of selling the school site as it may be “reactivated one day.” He said the bulk of the property is 11 acres and part of that will be loaned to the RDN as a community park. “This will be a great asset to Coombs,” said Fell, noting the area lacks a community park. “The intent of the regional district is to maintain it and keep it as a park.” Additionally, trustee candidates were asked about a looming private-public partnership resulting in an international school. Austin said “conceptually and theoretically it sounds like a really wonderful idea.” Hildebrant echoed Austin saying “I do support the international school, I see it as a win-win.”
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
QB forum about everything except development JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
To everyone’s surprise, development and the OCP were not the main topics of discussion at last Thursday’s all-candidate forum in Qualicum Beach, hosted by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and The NEWS. Instead, the town’s 11 candidates were asked questions about youth support and retention, climate change, end-of-life services and motorcycle noise. Unlike the Nov. 4 forum, all questions from the 450-person audience were written on paper and randomly selected by moderator Phil Spencer. From the grumbling and steady thinning
of the crowd, one could tell that many had hoped different topics would be up for discussion. One topic that did draw everyone’s attention was council cohesiveness. Directed to Denyse Widdifield, Mary Brouilette, Bill Luchtmeijer and Dave Willie, Spencer allowed everyone to respond. “I really believe that a council is a team … our job is to work together and to listen to dialogue and treat each other with respect,” said mayoral candidate Widdifield. “Would I be willing to work with four other members of council? If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t be here, I wouldn’t put my name forward, and I wouldn’t be run-
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ning for mayor. Of course, I will treat anybody that is on council with respect.” Brouilette (council candidate) answered next: “We all want to work together. It’s important that we work as a team, but that team needs four councillors and a mayor. So, if somebody doesn’t want to work with you, I’m really not quite sure how you’d make them talk to you. I’m really not quite sure how you’d make them
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but one voice.” Willie (council) said: “What’s important is that you… get good staff reports, you get good information and you have an open mind. I think in the past year we managed to pull it together; we started to listen. I think though we realized after the first year that we weren’t the only problem. We had some serious issues in the town administration to deal with. We dealt with them; it took some time. We made some changes, and I think now we put in place the best CAO in B.C. … what he brings to the table is good communication skills, and that was missing.” See COUNCIL, page A6
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Council cohesion debated CONTINUED FROM PAGE A5
slighting him. He had been doing it for 15 years. Mayor Teunis Westbroek was the first to re- It was going on in other communities. We wanted spond when Spencer opened up the question. another voice. And we didn’t get another voice. “One of the things that I’ve learned over the The mayor was perfectly aware of that prior to that years… is that you have to listen, make sure evening. I have signed documentation stating everybody is treated with respect,” he said. “I that. So, for someone from outside that doesn’t think a lot of the efficiency and effectiveness of live in town (referring to Fraser), has not been a meeting and the tone of the meeting depends to council meetings, etc...” At this point, some in on the chair. I think I’ve often removed myself the gallery made disapproving sounds and others from the debate enough to allow councillors or clapped. Once the noise subsided, Brouilette finmembers of the public to speak, and then com- ished her statement, saying “For somebody outbine and summarize what would be a reason- side, it is unwise to make judgements.” able resolution to move forward with. So, a lot Avis responded: “What really concerned me of it depends on the skill of the ...the mayor was removed was at the very first meeting of chair and I’ve been chairing this current council, the mayor from the regional district for about 15 years all together. was removed from the regional board and a new person I think that an important facwho had no experience at district board and a new peret I can offer to you is experison who had no experience at all was chosen ence.” all was chosen. And I thought, BARRY AVIS Barry Avis (council) said: ‘Well, that’s kind of disrespect“I’m not sure if over the last ful.’ The second meeting: two three years if it’s really been the issue of per- of the main committees within the town were sonalities that are working together. From what cancelled (parks and recreation, and environI observed, it’s been more the issues.” Avis then ment and sustainability). And I thought, ‘Well gave an example of council passing a motion now that cuts off the mayor, it cuts off the resfive minutes after a meeting in which 60 mem- idents. Where are we going with this?’ It really bers of the public spoke on an issue. “I said to concerned me.” myself, ‘At least have the courtesy to wait to Luchtmeijer then spoke again: “I think it’s the next day because if you’d already decided pretty important for the people in the gallery you’re going to pass it, what was the point of all here to do a little bit of research. It won’t take those 60 people?’ I think that provided a heavy many digs through council minutes to realize frustration around mayor Westbroek and coun- what Mr. Avis said is not correct. I think that it’s cillor Tanner. I think it’s more an issue item.” very easy to throw things out there. We’re not Dolores Fraser (council) said: “I think with here to battle. We’re here to create and elect a the last council, they got a very bad start. I think council that’s going to be focused on the future when people elect a mayor and council, they and the best interests of Qualicum Beach, not assume the mayor will be the spokesperson of to discuss or throw out facts that can’t be subthe town. So, to take that away at the start was stantiated.” confrontational, unexpected and, I thought, Neil Horner (council) got the last response: disrespectful, and I would not do such a thing.” “I think that has to do a lot with what you peoWhen nobody else offered a response, ple (residents) decide to do at the ballot box. I Brouilette asked for an opportunity to respond to think it’s important that you choose a team, not Fraser. “When we first started, when we were first a faction, but a team, that will work together for elected three years ago, we met with the mayor. the best interests of Qualicum Beach.” We discussed why we were looking for a change Len Mustard, Diana La Monte and Anne in the representation at the RDN. We were not Skipsey did not enter this conversation.
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PARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
These people want a seat Editor’s note We asked all of the candidates seeking office on Nov. 15 to answer two questions: 1. If elected, what is your number one priority? 2. What separates you from the other candidates? We asked them to provide answers to each question in 50 words or less. • School board candidates and regional district candidates were published Oct. 30. • Parksville and Qualicum Beach mayoral candidates were published Nov. 4. • Qualicum Beach council candidates were published Nov. 6. Today: Parksville city council candidates Heidi Abbott 1. To establish a responsible and cost effective plan to meet water quality regulatory requirements that supports the health and welfare of all our citizens ABBOTT without undue financial hardship. We need to answer the concerns of our taxpayers and present a plan that will be acceptable to the majority. 2. I am working on a MA in Community Development and the knowledge I am gaining is very applicable. I am also at a stage in my life where I can still appreciate the challenges of youth and young families while recognizing the road ahead brings new challenges as we age. Mary Beil 1. The water treatment issue is the first priority. We need to review the existing proposals, determine levels of senior government support and involve the public BEIL to fully understand our options and obligations. We must base our actions on sound information and understanding to provide a safe and affordable system. 2. As a recently-retired school principal I have strong skills as an administrator, experience in working with people and the ability to understand and manage change. I am experienced at setting budgets, making decisions, understanding different perspectives and keeping the big picture in mind. Michael Donegani 1. I see two priorities in Parksville. For the 35 per cent of Parksville who vote it is water, for the 65 per cent who do not, it is quality DONEGANI of life: low income housing, youth programs; accessible palliative and senior care; a transportation system which functions for the young, the elderly and the infirm. 2. I have worked in the music industry for 38 years as an engineer, songwriter, producer and teacher. I will not use the empty political-speech of ‘transparency’, ‘accountability’ and ‘sustainability’ indiscriminately. City council should be a ‘crowd source’ of new individuals, not a monoglot of bureaucrats rubberstamping their limited ‘idea’.
Jacob Gair
Jim Gordon 1. Represent the people of this city and implement their ideas for all upcoming projects and issues. 2. I am here to represent the GORDON people of this city and I carry no other political agendas. Al Greir 1. Without question the water filtration and aquifer storage is a huge expense. I would like to have a complete review done with a GREIR new board and more public hearings. Also to curb spiraling costs of running the city. Automatically increasing taxes every year is not sustainable. 2. I have been involved in community affairs, business and municipal politics since I was 25. With one term in Qualicum and two terms here in Parksville, I have the experience on how the city works. I have no trouble making tough decisions. Rick Honaizer 1. Have a hearing on the water. 2. I have stayed involved in the city going to meetings, speaking up, fighting for Parksville. HONAIZER
Kirk Oates 1. Protecting and maintaining the high quality of life we are so fortunate to enjoy in this naturally beautiful place. Our stewardship OATES of the land and environment must be part of all our decisions over the next four years, so that our quality of life can be enjoyed into the future. 2. I have served on council prior to coming to Parksville providing me valuable first hand exposure to municipal politics. I have extensive experience working with people and am comfortable from the grassroots to the boardroom. I am an experienced negotiator with skills in problem solving, conflict resolution and community building. Teresa Patterson 1. Residents deserve a councillor who understands the needs of the community transportation, roads, water, sewer, parks, PATTERSON and infrastructure. My priority is maintaining our budget with the growth of our city and keeping taxes in line, with inflation. I want to see our tax base change from 75 per cent residential to 65 per cent. 2. Living here in Parksville, raising two children from kindergarten to university here, owning a business and being committed to small business and supporting employment. From being an active volunteer, Rotarian, chamber member, supporting arts, tourism, and recreation. I believe in this community, respect its residents and value open communication. See THESE PEOPLE, page A9
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What documents must I bring with me?
The City of Parksville provides important services used by residents every day. When you vote, you will help decide who will make important decisions about your community and schools for the next four years. As a resident you have the opportunity to vote for Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees.
When arriving to vote, you will be required to provide two pieces of identification containing your name and address (at least one with a signature). If you do not have documentation showing residency, then two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) are still required and you must then make a solemn declaration as to your residency. Documents which may be accepted are: • BC driver’s licence • BC identification card issued by Motor Vehicles Branch • Owner’s certificate of insurance and vehicle licence issued by ICBC • BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard • Birth certificate • SIN card issued by Human Resources Development Canada • Canadian passport • Citizenship card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada • Real property tax notice issued by City of Parksville • Credit or debit card issued by a savings institution • Utility bill for electricity, gas, water, phone or cable services
Am I eligible to vote? You may vote in the Parksville municipal election as a resident elector if you meet these requirements. It does not matter whether you rent or own your home: • Are a Canadian citizen; AND • Will be 18 years of age or older on November 15; AND • Have lived in BC for at least 6 months (since May 13) prior to registration and have lived in or have owned property in Parksville for at least 30 days (by October 15) prior to registration; AND • Are not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act.
When and where do I vote? General Voting Day is Saturday, November 15 from 8 am to 8 pm at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East or the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street. You may vote at either the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church or at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, however, whether you vote at an advance voting opportunity or at one of the general voting day locations, you will be required to sign a written declaration that you have not voted previously at any other time or location during the election. Advance voting is available on November 12 from 8 am to 8 pm at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East.
What is “voting day only” registration? How residents vote in the November civic election has changed. The City will use “Voting Day Only Registration” and no longer use a voters’ list. All voters will register on the day of voting, at either advance voting or on general voting day. When arriving to vote, you will be required to provide two pieces of identification with your name and address [at least one with a signature]. If you do not have documentation showing residency, then two pieces of identification [at least one with a signature] are still required and you must then make a solemn declaration as to your residency.
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This Saturday and Sunday, Parksville firefighters will go door to door in the Parksville Fire Protection area to collect food and toys. Quality Foods grocery bags will be distributed in this week’s local newspapers. If you are not home between 9 am and 4 pm, please leave the bag by your door. Volunteers may not get to every household and if missed, a non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the fire hall. Cash donations are also welcome. The PVFD and the Salvation Army appreciate the generous support of residents.
Application Procedure for Special Events Applications from organizations and individuals wishing to hold special events at City-owned venues as well as City streets are invited to apply. Applications for 2015 will be accepted starting January 1 and reviewed starting January 31. Annual events will be given priority provided the request is received by January 31. After January 31, applications will be addressed as first-time events - first come, first served, depending on venue availability. After January 31, applications must be received at least thirty days prior to the event. The special events policy and application form is available from the City’s website [City Hall/Special Events Procedures], from Engineering and Operations and City Hall. Phone 250 951-2484 for information.
Who is running for Council? Candidates for office are listed below along with the jurisdiction where each candidate resides. Candidates for the office of Mayor: COLLIS, Dallas Parksville FARINHA, Antonio Parksville LEFEBVRE, Marc Parksville NEUFELD, Bill Parksville Candidates for the offices of Councillor: ABBOTT, Heidi Parksville BEIL, Mary Parksville DONEGANI, Michael Parksville GORDON, Jim Electoral Area G GREIR, Al Parksville HONAIZER, Rick Parksville LOHVIN, Donald Parksville OATES, Kirk Parksville PATTERSON, Teresa Parksville PLOTNIKO, Roy Parksville POWELL, Sue Parksville REITSMA, Paul Parksville SALTER, Leanne Errington (Area F) WATERS, Caroline Parksville
Where can I get more information? The City’s website includes detailed election information such as frequently asked questions, information for non-resident property electors as well as candidate contact information.
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City Dates November 11 November 12 November 13 November 13 November 15 November 15-16 November 17 November 20 December 1 December 11 December 15
Remembrance Day (offices closed) Advance Voting Advisory Design Panel ERWS Management Board General Voting Date PVFD Food Drive CANCELLED – Council Meeting Advisory Planning Commission Inaugural Council Meeting Advisory Design Panel Council Meeting
The public is welcome to attend Council meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month and observe advisory committee meetings. Refer to the City’s website for agendas and dates and times.
How to Reach Council MAYOR Chris Burger .......................................................... 250 954-4661 COUNCILLORS Al Greir.............................................................250 248-1285 Marc Lefebvre .................................................250 248-2292 Peter Morrison .................................................250 240-4050 Bill Neufeld ......................................................250 954-2063 Sue Powell.......................................................250 951-1082 Carrie Powell-Davidson ...................................250 954-3758 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 Facebook: facebook.com/cityparksville Twitter: twitter.com/city_parksville Pinterest: pinterest.com/cityparksville It’s Your City is published in the PQB News on the second Tuesday of the month with a copy on the City’s website. We are committed to improving communications with our residents and you can help by providing your comments and suggestions to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca.
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These people want a seat on council Roy Plotniko 1. To reduce Parksville water cost for residents to a level that is in tune with the size and location PLOTNIKO of our municipality. To allow residents to have a garden, lawn, grow vegetables, flowers and to beautify the community without the fear of huge water bills. 2. I differ from other candidates because I am an advocate for rigorous efforts to pull together as a team to meet our challenges and obligations. I want to meet our obligation to get the water treatment plant underway and completed in a timely and cost effective manner. Sue Powell 1. Get the water treatment plant up and running. It was clear at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that we POWELL would not get the dollars we need to build the plant to the size we envisioned so we need to go back to the drawing board and come up with something that is less expensive but still meets our needs into the future. 2. I bring my experience to Council. If I am elected this will be my fourth term. When I was first elected the late Coun. Barry Johnson was my mentor and helped me learn my role as a city councillor and I would hope that
I would be able to do this with new councillors as well. As a councillor I have tried to reach balanced decisions that consider all sides of an issue. I do my research and make a decision based upon that information. Paul Reitsma 1. Fiscal restraint. Parksville’s finances are in good shape. We can’t afford returning to high taxes/high long-term REITSMA debt. No tax increases first year, minimal next three years. We can’t afford the proposed water treatment plant, must be scaled down to need: affordable longterm secure potable water supply. 2. My height of 6’6”. I believe the experience of having served as mayor here (1987-1996), 35 years owning/ operating a small business, served on three local parent’s advisory school committees, being a good listener, decisive and being passionate about Parksville, fostering respect and teamwork amongst council. Leanne Salter 1. Re-assess the water treatment plant. The current plan is costly. An aquifer for water storage is a relatively new apSALTER proach. Parksville has $10 million saved for the project — residents do not want to borrow the ad-
ditional costs to build something that may fail. It needs a community vote. 2, I have lived here for over 45 years and I am the councillor candidate who understands the regional perspective — I am an alternate RDN director and District 69 Parks and Recreation Commissioner. I am a long-time advocate and community volunteer. I don’t just talk about it, I do it. Caroline Waters 1. My number one priority is public safety. Public safety means ensuring that our community’s infrastructure is mainWATERS tained and enhanced. Public infrastructure includes water supply and storage, sewers, storm drains, sidewalks, parks and trails and roads and transit. I am committed to a parks and trails advisory group and resolving traffic flow and safety. 2. It is my belief that public service is about team work and cooperation and shared goals. I was fortunate to serve as a councillor here twelve years ago. My experience as a working Parent, a home owner and a volunteer provides me with access to many different sources of input. I will work hard to bring all your voices and ideas to the council table. Also running but did not respond by deadline: Donald Lohvin.
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Where and when to cast your vote Here’s a list of the voting places and times for the civic election throughout the Parksville Qualicum Beach region: Qualicum Beach: The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach is designated as the Voting Place for Advance Voting (Wednesday, Nov. 12) and General Voting Day (Saturday, Nov. 15). Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each voting day. Parksville: General voting day is set for Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC) and the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Advanced poll is Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the PCCC.
Regional District of Nanaimo Area E (Nanoose Bay): On general election day, Saturday, Nov. 15, voting will take place at Nanoose Place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Oceanside Place. Advance voting can be done at the RDN’s administration building (6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 12. Regional District of Nanaimo Area F (Coombs/Errington): On general election day, Saturday, Nov. 15, voting will take place at both the Coombs Rodeo Grounds and the Lighthouse Community Centre from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is on Nov. 12 at Oceanside Place. Advance voting can
be done at the RDN’s administration building Nov. 12. Regional District of Nanaimo Area H (Bowser/Deep Bay/Qualicum Bay): On general election day, Saturday, Nov. 15, voting will take place at the Lighthouse Community Centre from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Oceanside Place. Advance voting can be done at the RDN’s administration building Nov. 12. Your ballot at all of the polling stations will also include a choice for School District 69 trustees, if there is an election in your area (candidates ran unopposed and were acclaimed in Nanoose Bay and Bowser/Deep Bay). — NEWS Staff
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t was a different time, a simpler, less connected time devoid of cell phones, television or the Internet. A tablet was a pill, or a proclamation on stone. However, those who fought in the two World Wars and Korea weren’t confused about why they were putting their lives in danger. They were fighting tyranny and the politics of hate. They were fighting for democracy. They believed — enough to risk and lay down their lives — the way of life that includes the right to vote and the right to practise the religion of one’s choice was a noble cause. There were no late-night talk shows from the political right or left. There was only right and wrong. Genocide was wrong. Murder was wrong. Taking over a sovereign country’s land was wrong. Dictators were wrong. A one-party system was wrong. The men and women of the first half of the 20th century had this kind of clarity. They also believed they needed to stem the tide of the wrong-doers before their actions seeped into countries all over the globe. Without the Internet, they could recognize a global crisis. Most of all, they had the courage to do something about it. A letter to the editor or firm proclamation from a politician wasn’t going to do the job. They had to fight, risk their lives, and they knew it. So they did. Fresh-faced teenagers and young adults, hopping aboard a boat for the trip ‘over there.’ It was an adventure for some, and an admirable badge of honour, but we cannot imagine the level of fear in a young man who stormed a beach with bullets flying from all directions. Thousands upon thousands of Canadians died. And they punched way above their weight, astonishing the British and American allies who eventually figured out if they wanted a tough job done, send in the Canadians. It’s important today, Remembrance Day, to honour these valiant men and women who served the world so well. We honour them by our presence at cenotaph ceremonies and by wearing a poppy. We can also honour them this week by remembering one of the major reasons they fought and died in these battles — the right to vote in a democratic election. So, cast your ballot on Saturday. So many died so you could vote. Will you honour their memory? Lest We Forget. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters EDITOR’S NOTE Our letters to the editor folder is full to bursting. We offer our thanks to all letter writers. In the past 10 editions (back to, and including, the Oct. 9 edition, but not including this edition), we have published 68 letters to the editor, 34 of them about the municipal elections. We have in our folder at the time of writing (Monday morning) 48 letters, 35 of which relate to the municipal elections. Even if we are able to publish 15 of those letters in the next two editions (today and Thursday), that still leaves a lot of letters unpublished before election day (Nov. 15). We have tried to publish the letters in the order they were received. We have not allowed more than one letter from the same writer. We appreciate the efforts of each and every letter writer and we ask for your understanding if your letter is not published in our print edition. We endeavour to publish all the letters we have received, either in our print edition or on-line at www.pqbnews. com. Thanks again for your contributions. JOHN HARDING Editor, Parksville Qualicum Beach News
PRIVILEGE TO SERVE It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the residents of Qualicum Beach for the past three years. I had planned on submitting my name to run for council, but unfortunately, that morning, I was struck with a seizure. I would like to acknowledge Qualicum Beach Fire Chief Darryl Kohse, who was by my side in the ambulance. I would also like to acknowledge the great medical care in B.C. — second to none. Had I run, my campaign would have
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focused on putting good planning before profits, upholding the OCP and maintaining a village character. I am currently on the mend and am looking forward to coming home to Qualicum Beach. SCOTT TANNER (Currently) Victoria
RDN CLIMATE SCIENCE Our incumbent Regional District of Nanaimo director Julian Fell declares that he is a refuter of climate science, not a denier (The NEWS, Oct. 28). That seems to be a distinction without a difference — why would you refute without denying? He is apparently privy to information that the thousands of climate scientists worldwide are denied access to. Rick Ethier, the challenger for the position as Area F’s representative, appears to believe climate change is a global problem that threatens us all and all the generations that may follow. He is basing his campaign on encouraging practices which at a local level increase education and reduce carbon emissions. I do not know Ethier or how realistic his ideas are, but I do agree with his goals. Climate change is a global problem and a lot of the solutions can be found locally. The U.N.’s panel on climate science was set up to assess global warming and its impacts. It released a report last week that caps its latest assessment, a mega-review of 30,000 climate change studies that establishes with 95-per cent certainty that nearly all warming seen since the 1950s is manmade. Today only a small minority of scientists challenge the mainstream conclusion that climate change is linked to human activity. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said,
“Science has spoken. There is no ambiguity in their message. Leaders must act. Time is not on our side.” Let’s vote this time for somebody In Area F who will a least nudge the RDN in the direction we should be going. Vote for somebody who actually understands and believes in mainstream science and wants to offer solutions and hope for the young people of today and their future generations. DICK STAINSBY Errington
SOME BUILDING GOOD I resent being labeled anti-development because I like Qualicum Beach the way it is. There are many new developments around the town that look great, that fit in well, are charming and don’t detract from the ambiance of the village. Congratulations to those developers who respect our town. At the same time, I resent the actions of councillors Mary Brouilette, Dave Willie and Bill Luchtmeijer during their three-year term on council. They have already done enough damage, rushing through The Clarion, without proper community consultation, shifting the burden of DCCs to taxpayers. They attempted to extend the town’s growth containment boundary — a recipe for urban sprawl and increased taxes for all of us. Hopefully, voters in this election will not re-elect these three councillors. Along with mayoral candidate Denyse Widdifield, we would have a gang of four for four years. Another four years of their agenda and Qualicum Beach will no longer be the place we love. SUSAN PORTER Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A13
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA
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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni
TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
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CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661
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Going to the cenotaph in Parksville. It’s good to remember those soldiers who fought for everyone. PHIL ST. LUKE
Going to the cenotaph in Qualicum Beach. BILL DUCKENFIELD Qualicum Beach
Remembrance Day is Going to the cenotaph probably my in Parksville. favourite holiday. CHASE CHARLAND I’ll do a moment of Victoria silence.
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Residents and visitors are invited to visit the after-hours access clinics for their non-urgent medical needs. For urgent medical needs, please visit Urgent Care at the Oceanside Health Centre. For emergency and life-threatening medical issues, call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, West Coast General Hospital (Port Alberni) or St. Joseph’s General Hospital (Comox). If individuals are unsure about what services they require, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (toll-free), which provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse. The clinics are being trialed as a pilot project of the Oceanside Division of Family Practice as part of its participation in the province-wide A GP for Me initiative. Funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC, A GP for Me aims to improve capacity in the primary care system and help British Columbians who want a family doctor to find one.Visit www.agpforme.ca for information.
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QB PROPERTY OWNER Re: Pat Hadley’s letter to the editor (The NEWS, Nov. 6). While property ownership is no longer a requirement for running for office (I’m running for council in Qualicum Beach), I have owned property in Qualicum Beach for more than 36 years, and am well accustomed to paying my share of the town’s taxes. And, finally, while I count Barry Avis as a friend, I do not share his political views. Is an apology from Hadley appropriate? LEN MUSTARD French Creek
VOTER TURN OUT Those who choose to not cast a ballot fall into two categories, the first of which is not interested in the political arena. The others don’t vote as a method of protest and yet others register, show up and invalidate their ballot somehow, sometimes writing what a waste of time and money this all is. They have come to the conclusion that voting really changes nothing as each citizen is simply electing the same system with different performers. Incredibly, there has been some serious discussion about making voting mandatory. Just like the American bumper sticker says “I love my country but fear my government,” more and more, and younger and younger residents are disillusioned by our ‘vote-ocracy’ system, noting the various formats democracy takes in other countries. Not to mention election day mishaps and scandal. But here in Oceanside if you know
your mayoral candidate, phone him or her and ask who would be their dream team of councillors. This kind of informed voting will only benefit the community by a smoother running council. Interesting how Parksville will lose an experienced councillor because two are running for mayor. Could the system allow the unsuccessful candidate to resume his duties as councillor if he wanted, so we the people could save the expertise we paid for? We are all wishing the best for Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Tanner, and this situation must be addressed by establishing a back-up system in the event of inability of an incumbent to fulfill their duties. A dethroned mayor could become a consultant or even councillor for a newly-elected official who becomes unable to carry out their obligations. Even though we have a majority rules governance, perhaps it is time to keep those with vast experience in some official capacity considering that they ‘won’ a lot of votes and maybe missed being elected by only a few. GORD BYERS Parksville
VOTE FOR RENEWAL IN QUALICUM BEACH
In every democratic society elections are meant to be times for renewal, opportunities to review progress and points to consider directions for the future. For residents of Parksville-Qualicum Beach, Nov. 15 is election day and with the right to vote everyone has an obligation to think, to decide and “to make a mark.” Not only should this election day
be a time to make political choices for the coming months, but let’s not forget that it is also a time to recognize those who have served, and for a variety of reasons will not be serving for another term. To stand for election is one of the highest forms of service and appreciation must be shown to those who serve. With the announcement that the mayor of Parksville, Chris Burger, will not be seeking re-election, this city is choosing new leadership after the incumbent has lead Parksville through a period of growth and recognized prosperity. One may conclude that this is a stage when the mayor and others acknowledge a successful period of leadership and perhaps a time for re-energizing the system. Having chosen to run for a fifth mandate, are we to conclude that after 15 years the work of Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek is not considered complete? There is some statistical evidence and other signs to suggest that Qualicum Beach is not growing and the notion of maintaining “a small-town atmosphere” does not guarantee a sustainable future. It seems that more time is required to achieve intended goals. Denyse Widdifield, a long-time community activist, has offered to lead the Town of Qualicum Beach. In keeping with the sound health of Qualicum Beach at election time, there is now an option for voters to choose a different path, hopefully a leadership direction that will establish a productive, cohesive council.
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hey arrested a 19-year-old kid at Iraq is somewhere north of 15,000 and rising. O’Hare airport last month. Moham- Most of them come from the Middle East and med Hamzah Khan is an American North Africa but more than 2,000 have come citizen who grew up in Chicago but from Europe. he’s had it with western culture. The number of fanatics leaving from North “I don’t want my kids being exposed to filth America is much smaller — thanks to a moat like this,” he wrote to friends. So he was off to called the Atlantic Ocean — but still signifijoin the Islamic State in Syria to rape, shoot, cant. bomb and otherwise terrorize infidels, maybe And every misbegotten one of them is toteven cut off a few heads. ing a passport that will allow them to pop back Instead, he’s in a Chicago jail, home once they get tired of smelly charged with attempting to procolleagues and army rations. vide material support for a terProviding they’re still alive, of rorist organization. He could get course. 15 years. One thing about war: just about By Arthur Black I say put him on a plane with a anyone can play. In the Netherbox lunch and a free ticket. lands there’s a biker gang called ISIS loves foreign Jihadi wan“No Surrender.” nabes like Khan. They’re young, They want to send some of stupid and eager to please — ideal their boys to Syria to fight against candidates for suicide squads and ISIS. Against ISIS, for ISIS — who exploding vests. They don’t last cares? I say go, boys. The world long but they go out with a bang. can always use one less biker Let him go. It’s what we should gang. Hell’s Angels, please copy. have done with those home-grown lunatics For this is a war that’s even dumber than who bushwhacked and killed two Canadian most. Consider: American forces are fighting soldiers last month. Both of those losers had ISIS troops which are armed with U.S. military tried to leave Canada but were denied pass- equipment which they captured from useless ports. Iraqi forces made even more useless after the Big mistake. Give them passports. Then re- U.S. disbanded Iraqi’s professional military in voke them the moment their planes’ wheels the last Iraqi war. leave the runway. Meanwhile the Kurds (good guys) are using We’ve been sending peacekeepers, advi- crappy Russian weapons captured when the sors, armed personnel and equipment to fight Russians bailed thirty years ago. in the Middle East at enormous expense when And terrorists are ensconced in Syria beall along we’ve had this contingent of would- cause the U.S. declined to arm moderate Syribe volunteers who were willing to go for free. an rebels to fight against... oh, never mind. According to UN intelligence reports forHere’s a radical thought: how about a new eign fighters are pouring into Syria and Iraq law that says any Canadian civilian who elects from all over the world at the rate of a thou- to go overseas to kill people — any people — sand a month. gets a free one-way ticket, but can’t come back Most of them are unskilled and delusion- to Canada? Ever. ary which means that Islamic State must feed, Seems to me that would be the civilized arm, clothe and house them — and teach thing to do. them not to stick their fingers in their gun bar— Arthur Black lives on Saltspring rels. That’s a big drain on enemy resources. Island. His column appears Tuesday in The The number of foreign fighters in Syria and NEWS. E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca.
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Everyone can enjoy the art of fly-fishing Coast Sportfishing owner inspired to first visit here by Roderick Haig-Brown AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Fly-fishing is a storied pursuit, on the elite end of fishing as a hobby, but a French Creek shop wants to help ease people into it. Keith Hyett, owner of Coast Sportfish at French Creek Landing, has been fly-fishing since he was 12 and the self-taught expert moved to Canada from England for the fishing and lifestyle. Inspired by Campbell River’s renown fishing writer and conservationist Roderick HaigBrown, Hyett and his wife first visited the area about 10 years ago and wanted to move here ever since, finally managing in May 2012, opening the fishing supply store a year later. “This is a fly-fishing paradise,” he said. “There are lots of
opportunities to fish, whether salt water, river, lakes, for trout and salmon. Of the six salmon species in the area, one or more is always in season at the time.” That said though, it is a summer-focused industry. “In the summer there’s a real mix of people, with a lot of tourists,” he said. “In the winter, the business is only viable through the regular, local customers.” While Coast Sportfish specializes in Hyett’s favourite area of fly-fishing, which he stumbled into almost by accident, buying the equipment while on vacation in Scotland, his tidy little store has everything, including deep sea and river gear. In the summer it is all about the saltwater salmon fishing. “This was the best saltwater fishery season in a generation,” he said pointing out that “nature is cyclical and there’s still a lot scientists don’t understand about it.” While things are not the same as the heyday of the past, Hyett is optimistic, explaining “You
can decimate a river quickly but it takes generations to repair.” He said Vancouver Island rivers are “a shadow of what they once were,” referencing HaigBrown’s famous conservation work and the tendency of flyfishing enthusiasts to catch and release. “Twenty-five years ago the Englishman River was the best steelhead river on the Island, but it was decimated. By 10 years ago when I first came here, it was closed. But it is recovering.” While fly-fishing is one of the more involved forms, Hyett said he can provide all the equipment and guidance for every type of fishing, for first timers to life long pros, including offering courses on fishing and fly-tying. They have a five-hour (threepart) introduction to fly-fishing course starting soon, including a hands-on workshop. Call 250-586-6622, stop by the store at 202-891 Island Highway West or visit www.coastsportfish.com for more information.
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Tax-efficient income: not all good things have to end You may have received a letter from your mutual fund company recently — a notification related to tax law changes announced in the March 2013 federal budget. In a nutshell: mutual funds are no longer allowed to use forward contracts to re-characterize income. Instead, they will invest directly in the portfolio of securities or other mutual funds to which they currently link their returns. The letter will likely also make reference to a resulting loss in tax efficiency. Is this something you need to be concerned about? It depends on a number of things, but here is what it could mean: • Higher taxes • Reduced eligibility for the Guaranteed Income Supplement
The party didn’t end immediately how• Higher probability of Old Age Secuever. Existing forward contracts are grandrity claw-back • Reduced eligibility for MSP and fathered until they expire, which in some cases buys the investor some Pharmacare premium astime. Not much time unforsistance tunately. Because of liquidIn a nutshell: forward ity requirements of your typicontracts were being used By Jim Grant cal mutual fund (i.e. to fund to convert interest income redemptions), mutual fund to capital gains, which could companies for the most part be deferred for extended peavoided long-term forward riods, and ultimately taxed contracts. As a result most afat lower rates. This was parfected funds have lost, or will ticularly good for retirees, soon lose their tax advantages. who could not only receive But there is an exception: tax-efficient income from there are a number of closedtheir investments, but could do so without having to worry about how ended funds available that have forward the income would impact income-tested contracts in place that extend out for many years. Information on them is not government benefits.
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COMING TO THE MAC IN PARKSVILLE NEXT MONTH
Quartet has a jazzy way to perform a cappella This concert will be a reunion of sorts for the group JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
Get ready for a swinging good time this December when the popular Comox Valley jazz quartet Swing Set performs at the McMillan Art Centre this December. The all-female a cappella group will get you into the holiday mood with jazzy renditions of seasonal favourites. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. “We love to sing.” Swing Set, who has been performing for around five years, features Stothert, Jenn Forsland, Michelle Weckesser and Dale Graham. As Linda Matteson-Reynolds, administrator at the MAC said in a news release, these four women have some serious talent and experience. Stothert and Forsland are music teachers and choral directors in the Comox Valley, while Graham is known for her work in folk and Celtic music, as well as with the group Indigo Jazz. Weckesser is also known for her soloing, which comes with a background of classical and jazz credentials. Matteson-Reynolds is looking forward to having Swing Set perform at the MAC. “Jazz is always popular,” she said last Thursday, describing how this type of music brings in a diverse crowd. In particular, she said, you’ll find a lot of young people who play in high school jazz bands attending. Stothert is excited for the show as well. As someone who spends more time conducting other vocalists, “to have a situation
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From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.
where we get to sing ourselves is exciting.” The concert will also be a reunion of sorts for the group. After Weckesser moved to the Cowichan Valley a few years ago, the group hasn’t been able to continue singing together on a regular basis. “We made a pact to get together and sing at Christmas,” explained Stothert. However, don’t expect a second-rate performance. The singers have experience on their side, as well as the fact
Swing Set will sing three times before coming to the MAC, which will be their only performance outside of the Comox Valley this season. Also, their set will be filled with songs the group has sung before (including the crowd favourite Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in which the singers imitate classical instruments with their voices) so they’ll get up to speed quickly, said Stothert. Still, if you’d like to hear what Swing
Set sounded like in their prime — that is, when they practised once a week — the group will have their latest album Swing Set Live at Joe’s Garage available for sale at the performance. Swing Set will perform at the MAC on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for OCAC memberss. Tickets and memberships are available for purchase at the MAC.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT TIGH-NA-MARA RESORT
Mingling while All Decked Out Organizer expects more than 400 people at opening night event JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
This weekend’s fifth annual All Decked Out Crafters’ Market is kicking off its two-day run with a cocktail party on Friday. “I thought it would be a bit of fun,” said organizer Megan Olsen. “Gives a different feel to the event.” Held at the Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, the event (for those 19 years of age and older) will be an evening of NEWS FILE PHOTO Shoppers enjoy picking out gifts at last year’s All Decked mingling and browsing the wares of Out Crafters’ Market at Tigh-Na-Mara. This year promis- 40 or so vendors. There will also be es to be just as fun, with the weekend once again kick- live music provided by Ira Pelletier ing off with a cocktail party on Friday night. Saturday is from Nanaimo and grab bags filled for all ages. with coupons and samples from
vendors for the first 100 shoppers through the door. As for the cocktail side of things, each ticket includes a signature drink. This year’s cocktail is cranberry juice and Coven Vodka, which is made at Nanaimo’s Arbutus Distillery. “Kind of goes with the event,” said Olsen about the craft vodka. There will also be a cash bar at the crafters’ market that evening, but no food will be served. Olsen suggested that shoppers stop in at Tigh-NaMara’s Cedars Restaurant & Lounge for a bite before, during or after the event. About 400 people went to last year’s cocktail event and this year Olsen is hoping for a hundred more. Tickets for Friday are $10 each and are on sale now at ReVived Vintage in Qualicum on Beach Ave, Soak Essentials Marketplace in Parksville on Craig Street, Tigh-Na-Mara Pines
Gift Shop and online at alldeckedoutmarket.com. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre will receive $2 from every ticket sold. The second day of the All Decked Out Crafters’ Market will be an allages craft market at the same location on Saturday. This will be a full day of shopping, with general admission costing $4 at the door. Tickets for Friday’s event are valid for entry on Saturday as well. This is the market’s second year at Tigh-Na-Mara. “It was a good thing,” Olsen said of the move. “The resort provides a beautiful warm setting for our market.” All Decked Out will be held Friday, Nov. 14 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Olsen at 250-937-0999 or e-mail alldeckedoutmarket@gmail.com.
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Nothing gives you more insight into a novel than meeting the author, and that is exactly the opportunity you’ll have on Nov. 13 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mulberry Bush Bookstore’s Parksville location. Caren Powell, a Victoria-based writer, will be at the store signing copies of her novel The Dark Side of the Rainbow. “We’re delighted to have her,” Barb Pope, co-owner of the Mulberry Bush Bookstores. Powell and her husband will visit the shop as part of their Vancouver Island tour. Everyone is welcome to come meet the couple and have Powell sign a copy of the book. Pope said guests are also welcome to hang around and talk with the author during the event. According to a news release, the Powells lived on a farm in South Africa for 30 years during the apartheid era and changeover. The Dark Side of the Rainbow is a fictionalized account of their experiences, as well as an exploration of the fight for freedom and change and the rise of Nelson Mandela. “It’s a fabulous read,” said Pope. Although the book was published last spring, Pope said the bookstore decided to host the authors in the fall because of how busy the business is in summer. The book is featured just inside the door at both the store’s Parksville and Qualicum Beach locations. However, the book signing will only take place in Parksville. For more information, call the Mulberry Bush Bookstore at 250-248-1193.
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The Marc Atkinson Trio (from left to right Brett Martens, Joey Smith and Marc Atkinson) will bring their acoustic sound to the Errington Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT ERRINGTON HALL
Captivating and sensually charged Marc Atkinson, award-winning Canadian guitarist and co-founder of the folk pop band The Bills, is visiting the Errington hall for the second time on Saturday night. This time, however, he’s coming as the Marc Atkinson Trio. “I played at the Errington Hall just over a year ago with my friend Kit Eakle on jazz violin and I enjoyed the hall so much that I wanted to be sure to bring my trio back,” Atkinson said from his Hornby Island home. The Marc Atkinson Trio — which also features Joey Smith on base and Brett Martens on rhythm guitar — has toured
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Music Awards. At the Nov. 15 Errington Hall concert, the Trio will play original acoustic music with flavours of Django Reinjardt, Duke Ellington, Chopin, bluegrass, ragtime and more. Adult tickets are $20 and are available now at Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth and the Errington Store. They will also be available at the door. Youth tickets for children 12 and under are $5 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available at the concert. — NEWS Staff /Submitted by Val Dare
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HOLLINGWORTH, May Oliver (nee Boorman) February 12, 1914 – November 4, 2014
May is predeceased by husband Arthur, 1996; sister Elizabeth; brothers Samual and George; daughter-in-law Georgett and grandson Robert. Born in Qualicum Beach February 12, 1914 to Hugh and Olive Boorman she later resided in Coombs, BC on Vancouver Island. Spent her school years at French Creek Elementary. May married Arthur in 1931. They had two sons Hugh (Shirley) and Lyle (June); grandchildren Maurice, Emily, Diane, Kim, Ken, Jim, Ron, Bonnie, Lorie and Cindy; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Resided in Sooke for 51 years her later years spent at Ayre Manor, Sooke, BC. Special thanks to the nurses and staff who treated her so well. No service by request.
Eily Hilda Mayfield (nee Bridger) August 12, 1914 – October 29, 2014
Eily passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Trillium Lodge, Parksville. Mum had celebrated her 100th birthday on August 12th this past summer, and had a wonderful time. Sincere thanks to the staff at Trillium for making that day so special, and for always providing loving, compassionate care. Eily was predeceased by her husband Gerry, her brother Douglas, and her sisters Eva and Ada. She is survived by her daughters Daphne (Tom) and Barbara; nephew Steven; and niece Janice (Jim). Mum’s first concern was her family, but she also devoted herself to looking after people in her community. She was a volunteer at the S.O.S. for many years, and an active member of St. Edmund’s, eventually becoming a Life Member of the Altar Guild. A memorial service will be held at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 1:30 pm with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
SHERRY LEE JOSEY August 1, 1950 – November 2, 2014 Sherry was born in Edmonton to Nick and Margaret Kozmeniuk and joyously “born-againâ€? on June 16, 1974. She left to follow her: Ernie – beloved husband of 44 years ‌. and their dear little “Putterâ€?; her mother Margaret and second Mom Mary; two brothers Nick (Jackie) & family and Bradley; also two sisters Kathy & Delphi and many nephews, nieces and friends. Sherry was preceeded into glory by her father, in 1992 and her elder brother Jeff (Jackie) in 2012. Sherry had many dear friends who are in heaven to be reunited with and she is now in glory waiting for loved ones to come into the fold and follow her home. Service of celebration and song will be held at the I.G.C. Church, 90 McColl Road, Bowser at 2:00 pm on November 22, 2014. Arrangements and cremation are in the capable hands of Beverly Walkey, Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre. Donations can be made to the I.G.C. Music Ministry as Sherry requested.
Elaine Lois Turner (nee Schmitz) Born June 14, 1951
On November 2, 2014, Elaine Lois Turner (nee Schmitz) bravely lost her battle with a long-standing lung disease. Elaine will be remembered for her zest for life and loyalty to those she loved. She will be revered for her dedicated career in healthcare spanning more than 25 years. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Elaine had a love for the ocean and called the Island “home� all her life. She will be sadly missed by those whose lives she touched in care or kindness. Surviving her with great loss are her two daughters, Lisa (Jamie), Tina (Cam); her two precious grandsons, Cody and Riley; her brother Doug (Pat) dear ‘Sister’ Gerry (Paul), nephew Kevin (Emily) and her loving extended family of Schmitz’s. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday November 12, 2014 at the Church of Ascension located at 887 Wembley Road, Parkville, BC. A tea hosted by the Catholic Women’s League will follow the service. We wish to thank Nanaimo Lifeline, and our most sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses at NRGH for their extraordinary kindness, care and support. To honour Elaine’s wishes we ask that donations be made to BC Lung Association in lieu of flowers.
Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth 1932 ~ 2014
The early years of marriage were saddened by the death of two infant sons, Norman and Kevin, but they had two daughters, then two more sons came . . . and life went on again. They enjoyed family life on acreage, raising beef, Christmas trees, chickens and children.
Jennifer passed away quietly, surrounded by family members on the morning of November 3rd at the Menno Home. Predeceased by her parents she is survived by her husband Jeff Lord and one brother John (Marg) Kelly in Ottawa. Her early years were spent on Vancouver Island in several small towns where her father worked as a steam engineer in lumber mills and power plants. Jennifer’s high school years were served at Lake Cowichan and her teacher training at Victoria Normal School. Her first job at the age of 19 was in Abbotsford as the first teacher at Alexander School which at that time was a new one room school enrolling only grade ones. The next year, 1952, Jeff arrived as a charter member of the teaching staff at the new Abbotsford Junior High School on Cannon Drive. Jennifer and Jeff met through various teacher and community events, became friends and were married in the Spring of 1955.
Camping trips to Vancouver Island, and all across Canada in 1970 were central memories for the family. After Jeff’s retirement they realized a dream and moved to spend 15 years on Vancouver Island right on the ocean in Nanoose Bay. They had many happy times there and made many friends. However, in that time the extended family continued to grow, mainly around Abbotsford, so in 2004 they moved back to be closer to children and grandchildren. The family now stands at two daughters Marge (Derek), Tracy (Gordon), two sons Steve (Kari) and Greg (Lisa), 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Jennifer spent 2 1/2 years as a resident at Menno Home, a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. Now we know that the confusion has blown away, the smile has returned, and she is at peace in the house of the Lord forever. The family would like to say a big Thank You to the staff at Menno Home for all the patient, loving care given to Jennifer. You are very special people. No flowers, please. As you wish you may make a donation to a charity of your choice, in Jennifer’s name. Memorial service was held on Saturday November 8th.
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10:15 a.m. - Parade forms at liquor store parking lot on Primrose Street and will march to the Civic Centre. 11 a.m. - Remembrance Day service inside the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre then parade forms for a march to the Legion at 180 Veterans Way for the March Past and Salute. The public is invited to the Legion for a reception after the ceremony.
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10:30 a.m. - Parade musters at Parksville Legion on Hirst Avenue and marches to the cenotaph at Civic Centre corner of Craig Street and Jensen Avenue. 11 a.m. - Remembrance Day service at cenotaph and fly past. The public is invited to the Legion for a reception after the ceremony.
BOWSER: 10:30 a.m. - Parade forms at Magnolia Court parking lot and marches to the cenotaph at the Legion located at 7035 West Island Highway. 11 a.m. - Remembrance Day service at the Legion. After the service the Ladies Auxiliary will be serving a light lunch in the Legion Hall. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO
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BALLENAS FOOTBALL
Whalers in strong position for playoffs Two-week break, five straight wins and home turf give locals the advantage this weekend T YSON TAYLOR
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Playoff time is right around the corner and the Ballenas Whalers senior football team has two weeks to prepare for their big game against the Westsyde Blue Wave (Kamloops) this Saturday. It will be a home-field advantage, of sorts, for the Whalers as they play host to Westsyde at Nanaimo’s Merle Logan Field. They ‘host’ in Nanaimo due to a ruling that the playoff game must be on field turf to ensure an equal game for everyone. Kickoff is slated for noon this Saturday. A short drive away, the Whalers still have the home-field advantage and will be the home team in the game, something the team earned finishing their season with five straight wins. Coming off a bye-week, the Whalers are gearing up for the big battle. “The week off was great for us,” head coach Jeremy Conn said. “We polished a lot of things that we needed to and we were able to rest up and get healthy. It gave the kids a good chance to focus on the school work without having to worry about preparing for a game too.” The Whalers will jump right into preparations for Westsyde having already dissected their last game. There is some positive news on the injury front as
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Ballenas Whaler Tyson Low (above) — in action earlier this season — is part of the team’s strong running game, along with Coltin Laplante.
well, as quarterback Garrin McDonnell, who’s been working hard to return, will be back in the lineup this week. This gives the Whalers a choice between McDonnell and Brody Seselja, who has stepped in and stepped up in the starters
absence. “We’re really happy with the way Brody has been playing,” Conn said. “He’s been doing great filling in and we have great confidence in both of them as we head in to the playoffs this weekend.”
It’s going to be a ball-control game on offense for the Whalers, much of the same game plan they’ve had all season. It’s no secret that the Whalers like to run the ball and with the likes of Tyson Low and Coltin Laplante in the backfield, it’s a duo that
can eat up a lot of yards for the Whalers.” “The passing game has seen an improvement as of late as well, with Seselja capitalizing on a running game which allows for some play-action passes to be mixed in every now and again. “We’re going to stick with what we do best, ground control offense,” Conn said. “Our defense has been playing smart and aggressive and we’ll need to execute on special teams.” “Westsyde has some good athletes that we need to make sure we are prepared for. We need to be able to identify and cancel out any wrinkles they might try to throw our way on both sides of the ball.” It’s win or go home for the Whalers, who are riding a five game winning streak heading in to the playoffs. Coming off a big 48-12 win against the Argyle Pipers, coach Conn knows the importance of being ready. “We match up well against them in all phases of the game,” Conn said. “It comes down to everyone doing their job and bringing that playoff level intensity to match our expectations.”
VIJHL HOCKEY
Gens drop home and home series to Comox
Oceanside team leads for first half before collapsing against six unanswered goals from the Glacier Kings T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
Two tough losses were handed to the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals over the weekend as they dropped a home-and-home series with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. Friday night, in Comox, the Generals got off to a good start, finding themselves leading 3-1 after the first period. But with a 4-1 lead in the second period, the Gens had a massive collapse and saw the Glacier Kings score six unanswered goals to earn a 7-4 victory. Saturday night was a role reversal for the two teams, as it was the Generals who were trailing all game. It was 5-1 for
the Glacier Kings at the It comes down to discipline, find a way back into start of the third when you’ve got to be responsible the game and keep our the Generals mounted a spirits up. We battled for your actions out there furious comeback. and not let the team down. hard to come back but However, they couldn’t quite pull it PJ HEGER couldn’t complete the out.” comeback as the Glacier Penalties were the Kings held on to win story of the weekend 5-4, taking the home-and-home series. for the Generals in both games as they “We’re trying to keep our emotions found themselves down a man, somelevel, not to get too low,” head coach times two, at various points over the weekend. Chuck Kessler said. Defenseman Gibson Doney, who “That loss on Friday was a different loss for us, being up 4-1 and trying to leads the league in penalty minutes, keep from getting too high on ourselves. earned 16 minutes in penalties on FriSaturday we tried to not get too down, day night and six minutes on the same
play in Saturday’s game, which saw the Generals play 14 of the first 20 minutes short handed. “Penalties are our biggest weakness, we take too many of them,” forward P.J. Heger said. “We spend way too much time having to play defensive hockey, trying to keep the puck out of the net. When we’re at even strength, it’s hard to make that change in mindset because you’re so used to killing penalties. It comes down to discipline, you’ve got to be responsible for your actions out there and not let the team down.” See GENS HEAD, page A34
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Forward Kyle Wade continued to put the puck in the net over the weekend and has found chemistry with line mates PJ Heger and Jonah Pearson. Wade now has seven
goals in his last five games and leads the league in goals as a rookie with 12. The line of Wade (12 goals, three assists), Heger (seven goals, eight assists) and Pearson (three goals, 12 assists) all have 15 points
each, giving them a combined 45 points and a three way tie for the team lead in points. The Generals have three games on the schedule this week, as they’ll be in Nanaimo to take on the Buccaneers
on Thursday (7:15 p.m.). Saturday the Generals will play host to the Saanich Braves (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday will host the Kerry Park Islanders for an afternoon tilt, puck drop scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
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of team members from across North America. The Generals are also in the middle of another campaign this month, their Movember campaign, which is raising money to go towards cancer support groups at the Gardens in Qualicum Beach. The Generals have T-shirts for sale for $20 — with the help of Bruce from Riptide Graphics — at their team office and at their home games as well.
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FUMBLE!: The Oceanside Titans knock the ball loose in a gang tackle against their opponents from Cowichan. The Titans would go on to win the game 25-16 at Springwood Middle School.
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Bristle Bashers still bashing
Darts league play takes a break today for Remembrance Day T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
One third through the season and the Bristle Bashers still have the overall lead in the District 69 Darts Association. Dustin Fee ensured the Bristle Bashers stay at the top by winning all five of his games against the Legion Arrows. The Legion Arrow ladies were tops in the weekly high score with Anita Hopps coming in at 125 and Ruth Kovacs with a score of 109 and her third week in a row in the high score. Short Sighted Crew’s Don Punter finished 100 percent of his six games against the Branch 76 Shooters. Ernie Berrow, also of the Short Sighted Crew, took top honours for the men in the high score with a huge 165.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Application Pheasant Glen has been applying to build a combined residential and resort neighbourhood since 2005. In 2007 the site was approved for 225 units of resort housing. These renderings and the land use plan are part of the application made in October of 2013.
Photo: Jim Murray
Imagery ©2014 DigitalGlobe, IMTCAN, Town of Qualicum Beach, Map data ©2014 Google Land Use Plan overlaid on actual site
Pheasant Glen projected impact • $3,500,000 in Development Cost Charges revenue to the town. • $500,000/year in net new taxes • 300,000 person hours of construction employment, $9,000,000 in construction wages
• 100 residential homes • 60 resort cabins • New clubhouse restaurant • New Event pavilion • Electric cart paths linked to town