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How many markets? Town debates value of another day for farmers AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market wants to expand to Wednesday night, but town council is concerned it might hurt local business. Market manager Mimi Shewchuck sent a letter to council explaining the need for a “top- up” market mid-week, giving farmers a chance to sell their freshest produce more than once a week. The main farmers market is held Saturday mornings, and while some farmers take part in the Downtown Business Association’s Thursday night street market, Shewchuk said there is a need for a separate, food-only evening market further from the weekend. The farmers market (QBFM) board considered a mid-week market in 2012, but decided to support the DBA’s market instead, Shewchuk wrote. But Shewchuk said that group has since dropped its local ethos, so local farmers are competing with re-sold products and the food is out of place at the artisan- oriented market. “We have deliberately made this top-up market food only so that we do not compete with Thursday’s artisan market,” the letter says. The Wednesday market “would serve our local Qualicum customers and visitors who are camping/self catering.” According to a QBFM survey of 179 customers, 79 per cent do further shopping in town and 60 per cent spend more than $40. Councillor Anne Skipsey said she has sat down with organizers of both markets and is torn. “The DBA has expressed concerned that a Wednesday farmers market will, or could, negatively impact their Thursday night street market,” she said asking staff about costs to the town and traffic issues. See DECISION, page A8

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Local man survives quake Tyler Roy was at the airport in Kathmandu when the earthquake hit JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

It’s difficult to imagine a more excruciating 10 hours for any family.

Tammy Roy woke up early Saturday morning at her Columbia Beach home and checked her social media feed. What she learned rocked her to the core. A massive earthquake had just hit Nepal. Roy’s son Tyler, a 22-year-old Kwalikum Secondary School graduate, was in the mountainous country,

playing in a volleyball tournament with a Perth, Australia-based organization called Youth With A Mission. At first, there was no news. Tammy tried not to let her mind go to a horrible place. “I just panicked — it was excruciating,” Tammy told The NEWS this week. See AFTERSHOCKS, page A6

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Island residents are invited to dust off their wartime vintage outfits and show up for a special book signing event on Saturday. Author Elinor Florence has written a wartime novel called Bird’s Eye View that publishers say is proving very popular, especially with seniors, history buffs and prairie dwellers. She will sign copies of her book from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mulberry Bush Book Store in downtown Parksville, located beside Thrifty Foods on Highway 19A. In the afternoon from 1-4 p.m., she will move to the second Mulberry Bush Book Store outlet in Qualicum Beach, located at 130-West 2nd Avenue. Published by Dundurn Press of Toronto last October, the book’s first printing sold out before Christmas. “To my knowledge, this is the only novel ever written about a Canadian woman in uniform,” Elinor said. “That’s disappointing when you realize there were 50,000 of them. The contribution made by women in wartime has been sadly neglected.” — Submitted by Elinor Florence

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A number of veterans were honoured last week at The Gardens, but one was missed. We offer our thanks Thisbe Schenk, 93, and all veterans who have served our country. — NEWS Staff

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Qualicum Beach director of engineering Bob Weir used a request to town council for two additional street lights to complain about BC Hydro. “The overhead leased lights currently generate the town’s largest hydro bill at $10,893 a month,” Weir said at Monday’s town council meeting, adding that BC Hydro is responsible for the maintenance of the lights and charges “approximately four times the cost of the actual electricity used.” “It’s an area of some dissatisfaction with us,” he said. “Their performance on maintenance is rather poor and the public assumes those lights are ours and the two weeks to four months it

takes for them to change out a light I don’t think warrants their four times charging on the hydro bill.” “So I just want to take this chance to let the public know that when the light is burnt out, it’s not our fault.” The requests for additional lights were for Primrose Street in front of the newly named Qualicum Beach Commons, former elementary school, and rural Nenzel Road by Pheasant Glenn Golf Resort. The lights cost approximately $250 to install and $220 in annual operating costs. Council approved the Primrose light but voted to poll the seven residents of Nenzel Road — which already has five lights — to see if they want an additional light.

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Sea star stocks are on the rise After a mysterious starfish epidemic, researchers are finding some answers CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

Despite an eerie epidemic, starfish stocks may be rebounding in the Strait of Georgia. At least one local scuba diver said he’s feeling “optimistic” after spotting one of the largest sea stars he’s seen in the last two years at a popular dive site in Nanoose Bay at the tip of Madrona Point in recent weeks. “I hope they’re coming back,” divemaster Matt Beckett told The NEWS Tuesday. “I’ve seen a number of smaller ones too.” Beckett, a dive enthusiast, takes to the ocean every weekend observing the wonders of the marine world. “There used to be tons of them (starfish), walls were crawling with them and then all of a sudden they just started dying off, they just sort of disappeared; disintegrated,” he said. Beckett recalls watching the once-bountiful, beautiful sea stars melt right before his eyes. “They’d turn white and their legs just fell off — they disintegrated into this white mush,” he said. “It was literally like watching It was literally like a movie; you’d just watching a movie, you’d find them in varijust find them in various ous stages of disstages of dissolving solving.” Matt beckett Since 2013 millions of sea stars native to the Pacific coast of North America from Baja California to southern Alaska have succumbed to a mysterious wasting disease in which their limbs pull away from their bodies and their organs exude through their skin. Researchers say the disease could trigger an unprecedented ecological upheaval under the waves. Just before the disease hit, sea stars appeared to be over-abundant in the Strait of Georgia, but divers soon started noticing sick and dying starfish. The mass marine mortality event seemed to attack sunflower stars the hardest with dense aggregations disappearing in weeks. Purple stars, pink stars, mottled stars and several others were also affected by the disease. in e Jo

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But now a researcher in the Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has identified the deadly culprit as the Sea Star Associated Densovirus (SSaDV), a type of parvovirus commonly found in invertebrates. In a study published Nov. 17 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Ian Hewson and colleagues present a genomic analysis of the newly discovered virus prevalent in symptomatic sea stars. “There are 10 million viruses in a drop of seawater, so discovering the virus associated with a marine disease can be like looking for a needle in a haystack,” said lead author Hewson, a professor of microbiology at Cornell. “Not only is this an important discovery of a virus involved in a mass mortality of marine invertebrates, but this is also the first virus described in a sea star.” Dr. Jeff Marliave, vice-president of marine science at the Vancouver Aquarium, remembers when the virus — which is commonly referred to as Sea Star Wasting Disease — first sur-

faced near the Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound region. “It was Labour Day weekend of 2013 and we were hit so hard and fast around Vancouver,” Marliave told The NEWS. “We started seeing it and photographing it…and by the time we checked places back it was progressing so rapidly we weren’t fast enough to document its speed.” Shortly after, Vancouver Island was hit and the virus was observed in parts of Nanoose Bay and Nanaimo. “They would melt in front of your eyes, literally they’d just fall apart,” said Marliave. “It was so disgusting.” But he believes this may not be a new phenomena. “It’s going to prove, as we pay closer attention, this has always been an issue,” said Marliave. Researchers at Cornell suggest the virus may have been smoldering at low levels for many years. It was present in museum samples of sea stars collected in 1942, 1980, 1987 and 1991, and may have risen to epidemic levels in the last few years due to sea star overpopulation, envi-

ronmental changes, or mutation of the virus. Sea water, plankton, sediments and water filters from public aquariums, sea urchins and brittle stars also harbored the virus. “I think it’s part of nature,” said Marliave. “Sea stars are famous for going through population explosions… yes, this is the most extraordinary disease process documented by human beings but we’re just people.” VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station manager Brian Kingzett said the epidemic is puzzling. “It appears in some areas it hasn’t wiped out the whole population but it still seems active in some regions,” said Kingzett. “We’ve noticed more (starfish) out but I don’t think there are nearly the amount of sunflower stars as there were before.” Kingzett said it could be cyclical. “It’s still very much a mystery,” he said. “It could be climate change, it could be all sorts of things…We do know it’s not related to Fukushima radiation.” Cornell’s research lays the groundwork for understanding how the virus kills sea stars and what triggers outbreaks. “It’s the experiment of the century for marine ecologists,” said Drew Harvell, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Cornell. “It is happening at such a large scale to the most important predators of the tidal and sub-tidal zones. Their disappearance is an experiment in ecological upheaval the likes of which we’ve never seen.” People have been noticing the resurgence of starfish along the coast and taking to social media to share their sightings. Jill Bliss posted on Instagram from the Pacific Northwest Islands April 21: “Since last summers devastating sea star wasting disease claimed so many victims, I was excited to run across this 12” healthy looking sun star among the low tide eelgrass beds yesterday.” Chris Parsons tweeted from California March 11: “Glad to see sea stars coming back from deadly virus at #Monterey Breakwater.”

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“It’s not the thing you want to hear as a possible, it’s one of the newer structures in mom. I was trying to not let my mind go there. I Kathmandu,” said Tammy. “He said when the quickly got everybody I know praying.” quake hit he hugged a pillar, a beam, and then Finally, 10 hours after she they got outside. He said it was woke to the news of the quake, really chaotic — people were If the earthquake the Roy family (Tammy, huspanicking and screaming. The happened the day before, band Greg and Tyler’s siblings, power went out, ceiling tiles he wouldn’t have Brooke and Jordan) learned were flying off. And every time been alive through social media that Tythere was an aftershock, peoTAMMY ROY ler was OK. ple were hysterical.” “We heard he was safe, but Tyler and his group ended we didn’t know what was going up sleeping overnight outside on,” said Tammy. “The wait was not fun.” the airport, but were able to fly out of KathmanTammy later learned how close Tyler was to du the next day. danger. She said he was hiking with some of his “As they were waiting on the runway, taxigroup in the mountains the day before the big ing, a 6.7 hit,” said Tammy. Remarkably, the one hit, a place destroyed by the earthquake runway didn’t suffer damage and the plane was and avalanche 24 hours later. able to leave Nepal. “If the earthquake happened the day before, When Tyler arrived back in Perth he was he wouldn’t have been alive,” said Tammy. able to Skype with his family. When the massive earthquake hit, Tammy “I burst into tears, happy tears,” said Tammy said Tyler and his group was in the immigration after seeing her son was OK. “I’d love to give building at the airport, getting ready to fly back him a hug, but I know he’s in the right place.” to Perth. More than 5,000 people have died in the Ne“They were probably at the safest building pal earthquake and aftershocks.

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High fees have haulers taking waste to U.S. Directors debate merit of raising some fees in an attempt to keep large haulers’ business CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

What is waste worth? Regional District of Nanaimo directors debated raising tipping fees Tuesday night for small waste haulers to subsidize larger haulers, but in the end voted to stick with the status quo. The RDN’s Solid Waste Services is financed primarily by tipping fees, however, last year tip fee revenues were $850,000 less than expected in the budget. The shortfall comes from large haulers shipping waste outside the region, likely to the United States, for a lower cost of disposal. Additional influences include less waste being generated due to economic factors, a higher use of waste stewardship and recycling programs and a reduction in packaging.

Seven large commercial waste haul- transferring the shortfall of cost onto the ers operate in this region. In 2013, two little guys which I don’t think is particularof them discontinued shipping waste to ly fair,” said Fell. “It’s also an incentive for the regional landfill, taking their garbage illegal dumping.” across the border. The cost increase would be about $2 for While small waste haulers make up small haulers. around 90 per cent of “It doesn’t sound the RDN’s clientele, big like a lot,” said Fell. “But It’s not a trash leakage haulers make up most when someone finds out problem we have, it’s a of the revenue. In the they have to pay $6 or $8 money leakage problem JULIAN FELL worst-case scenario, an to dump a couch maybe RDN staff report claimed they’ll say, ‘I’ll just leave “leakage could increase it here in the woods and to the point that only waste sourced from problem solved.’” curbside collection under the current Fell added, “the new fee structure control of the RDN would continue to go might not stop big haulers from choosing to the regional landfill.” the export option.” But director Julian Fell, who represents Director Bill Veenhof, who represents Coombs/Errington, said “it’s not a trash Deep Bay/Bowser, echoes Fell’s comleakage problem we have, it’s a money ments. “The bottom line is that 75,000 people leakage problem.” Fell said bulk haulers, likely hauling for — the little guys, our constituents — visit multi-family buildings and commercial the dump every year and we’re proposing users in Nanaimo, are getting a cheaper to add $2 to their visit…that represents roughly a 25 per cent increase in their rate by taking their trash to the U.S. “In effect they’re getting a break and dumping costs and just becomes an exthe shortfall in cash is to be made up by cuse to illegally dump, it wouldn’t be log-

ical but I know the dialog will happen,” said Veenhof. “And don’t forget it’s the little guy who will have to carry the debt of this garbage dump over the next 20 years, or whatever the remediation time is going to be and when you factor that into the equation maybe we should be looking after the little guy.” But some directors voiced more concern over the big haulers than the small ones. “We have a better chance of success at stopping migration of trash simply because the Canadian dollar has taken a dump,” said director Alex McPherson, who represents Cedar. “It takes an awful lot of those small individual hauls to make up one load in a truck, a lot of them, that’s why we see the difference.” Nanaimo Coun. Jerry Hong said “if we stay with the status quo and they leave, we’re up the creek without a paddle.” In a close weighted vote, the board decided to stick with the status quo leaving tipping fees at their current rate while the Solid Waste Management Plan is under review. RDN staff will continue to monitor out-of-region disposal trends.

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A 45-year-old Bowser man is being held in police custody after being located near a stolen vehicle Sunday morning,

according to Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. Police received a report of a stolen 1991 Ford F250 at 8 a.m. “Being a tight-knit community, word

got out fast,” said Foreman. “People were calling in sightings of that vehicle.” At 8.37 a.m. police received a tip that the vehicle was traveling up Crosley Road, a dead end street in Bowser.

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Corporate Administrator Heather Svensen said town staff just drops off barricades during the day, so there is no cost to the town, but the curling club and community hall had not been consulted about possible traffic and event conflicts. Councillors Barry Avis and Neil Horner argued that the market is an important local industry and source of food that should be supported and council should give them the green light without delay. Councillors Anne Skipsey and Bill Luchtmeijer agreed with the importance of local food, but Skipsey said: “the businesses pay taxes here in town and we need to pay attention and make sure we’re hearing their concerns,” adding she hopes the two market organizations can “work together to support each other’s efforts.” Luchtmeijer took issue with the idea that the farmers’ market is the only place to buy local food. “The local grocery store sells local products, there’s bakers in town, there’s a number of fresh products available in town through the health food stores, through Naked Naturals, and I think we also have to consider the fact that those people pay taxes in town and are an integral part of what makes this a vibrant community.” “We as a town have a duty to the businesses

that are here… we have to take care of the people who pay business taxes year round,” Luchtmeijer said. He also said he worried that “if food vendors move nights, if they pull away, to move to Wednesday night, it could kill the Thursday night market,” agreeing with Skipey’s suggestion that the groups work it out together. “We don’t need to create a turf war in Qualicum Beach,” said Luchtmeijer, agreeing that staff should report back on possible impacts to The Gardens, traffic and costs to the town. Clearly frustrated, Avis responded: “In towns around us the stores are open every night, so to say a Wednesday night opening is going to hurt Thursday night, it’s two different areas being sold, so I can’t understand the rationale.” Horner also argued against a delay. “I think there’s a mistaken idea that the farmers’ market is like a big vacuum cleaner sucking all the shoppers out of the downtown core. Those people are not in the downtown core shopping, they’re at home… those businesses should take advantage of a bunch of extra people downtown.” Mayor Teunis Westbroek asked for and received a motion to defer the request until they could get more information which passed, with Avis and Horner opposed.

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The School District 69 (Qualicum) board of education voiced their disapproval of Bill 11, the Education Statutes Amendment Act, at their regular school board meeting on Tuesday. “There are a lot of elements about Bill 11 that are quite concerning,” said trustee Julie Austin. According to a release from the Ministry of Education, the proposed amendments would focus on setting standards for professional development, facilitating shared services among school districts, changing the accountability framework for student learning and aligning the disclosure of student data with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In a letter to MLA Michelle Stilwell, board chair Eve Flynn asked that Bill 11 not be adopted as written as it currently infringes on the autonomy of local boards of education. Austin also questioned how student data would be used. Norberta Heinrichs, acting president of the Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association, also expressed her organization’s disapproval of the bill. “As teachers, we’re curious as to why there might be such need for control of local pro-D from a government body,” she said, adding that the current pro-D program in SD69 “is the envy of many locals.” Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Joe Martino presented a petition asking the school board to officially rename Bal-

lenas Secondary School’s field to “John Philip Field” after long-time teacher John Philip. The petition of 281 signatures was organized by the group Friends-of-Philip-Field. “I’m really hopeful that the board will approve,” said Martino, who helped bring the football program to Ballenas with Philip and other BSS staff. Philip, who has served nearly three decades as a teacher, coach, athletic director and international student program co-ordinator, will retire from BSS this year. Matino said the community owes “a debt of gratitude” to Philip, who was at the forefront of having the field reconstructed with proper drainage.

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All times are PACIFIC STANDARD TIME as per www.waterlevels.gc.ca

THURS., APR 30 PST (M) (FT) 03:52 4.2 13.8 10:41 1.9 6.2 16:58 3.7 12.1 22:24 2.5 8.2 FRI., MAY 1 PST (M) (FT) 04:21 4.1 13.5 11:11 1.6 5.2 17:42 3.9 12.8 23:07 2.6 8.5 SAT., MAY 2 PST (M) (FT) 04:49 4.1 13.5 11:40 1.4 4.6 18:23 4.1 13.5 23:47 2.7 8.9

SUN., MAY 3 PST (M) 05:16 4.1 12:10 1.2 19:02 4.2 MON., MAY 4 PST (M) 00:25 2.8 05:43 4.1 12:41 1 19:42 4.3 TUES., MAY 5 PST (M) 01:03 3 06:12 4.1 13:15 0.9 20:22 4.4

(FT) 13.5 3.9 13.8 (FT) 9.2 13.5 3.3 14.1 (FT) 9.8 13.5 3.0 14.4

WED., MAY 6 PST (M) (FT) 01:44 3.1 10.2 06:44 4.1 13.5 13:50 0.8 2.6 21:05 4.5 14.8 THURS., MAY 7 PST (M) (FT) 02:30 3.1 10.2 07:19 4 13.1 14:29 0.8 2.6 21:51 4.5 14.8 This information is taken from Fisheries & Oceans Canada. Nautical charts protect lives, property and the marine environment.

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The vehicle has been sent to forensics to see if there is a link to the suspect. This comes after a string of small scale vehicle and property thefts in Bowser. Foreman called the incidents “sus-

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t’s time to expect less from our governments. Lists and their parameters vary, but most rankings have Canadians inside the top 10 of the most heavily-taxed residents in the world. Canadians hold health care and education near and dear. We should. Despite wait times and frustrations, we can anecdotally be proud of our universal health care and education systems. Just don’t call it free. Health care and education spending rises every year, regardless of which party is in power in Ottawa or Victoria. Technological advances and the accompanying gadgets/ miracle machines are more and more expensive to buy every year. Staff, union or not, generally cost more every year. On average, provinces spend approximately 40 per cent of their total budgets on health care (source: healthcarefunding.ca). Education funding, as a percentage of provincial budgets, is a more difficult number to research, but from what we could find, 15-20 per cent is in the ball park. That means, conservatively, 60 per cent of the provincial government’s budget is spent on health care and education. And that’s not going to decline any year soon as the population continues to age. As those costs rise and eat up more and more of the budget, there will be less money for everything else. At the municipal level, it’s even worse. Anyone who believes there’s a lot of fat to trim at town hall in Qualicum Beach or city hall in Parksville hasn’t looked at the numbers. All of this means there is less money for anything other than the basics. The condition of provincial and municipal roadways will become increasingly worse. The issues of class size and composition will continue to be a struggle in our schools. What can be done other than lower our expectations? The easy answer is to raise taxes. We do not favour that route, as we believe more money in the pockets of residents makes for better local economies. Allow for more private healthcare facilities? The theory here is those who can afford it can pay for it, taking themselves out of the public-waiting-list logjam, freeing up time in operating rooms for the rest of us. The concept seems sacrilegious to some, almost anti-Canadian, but it may provide relief we most certainly need. Forgive us, Tommy Douglas, but the way healthcare costs are spiraling, we need to find a way to keep some form of universal healthcare alive for future generations. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Condemn marijuana Thank you to some of your recent letter writers who have shown the courage to condemn marijuana. I have seen the devastating effects of this drug up close and personal. Two of the large companies I worked for (as a health and safety person) were under my jurisdiction and out of six fatal accidents I investigated, five were caused by these individuals using marijuana — toxicology tests showed heavy concentrations of THC in their systems. I would like to point out to our young people that if it does get legalized that doesn’t make it any less harmful. Legalizing alcohol, nicotine and marijuana is a huge money grab for a few and a heavy tax burden for the rest of us, not to mention all the sickness and suffering it causes. Legalizing marijuana won’t stop the lowlife drug peddlers from selling to our young people. Legalizing in Colorado, according to one newscast — their crime rate went up by 29 per cent and traffic accidents up 62 per cent and a resident of Holland said since they legalized pot in that country “we are raising a nation of idiots.” The sky may not be falling. but the smog and smell is moving in. Jim Enright Parksville

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taxes to ensure all costs for this are covered. There is plenty of evidence to counter the false claim an individual or corporation’s single pursuit of profit maximization serves the common good. “Trickle down” economics is a fantasy. There are numerous examples of both externalizing the social, political and environmental costs of their operations, if they can. The deep global recession triggered by a few private financial firms in 2008 is but one example. It is up to governments to be transparent and accountable to their citizens to stop such abuse. We currently do not have that. I experience our system as highly immoral and secretive with government “shoveling up” our wealth to their influential masters — with us paying for it through our taxes as well as our de-funded public education, health care and social programs. Rather than requiring profitable global corporations to pay their fair share of taxes, they use our tax-dollars to subsidize already profitable projects with most of the profits going out of country. How crazy is that? Even Finance Minister Joe Oliver admits we are passing debts on to our grandchildren. I thought all the “belt-tightening” since the 1990’s was to avoid that. Did I miss something? We need a change. Yvonne ZarownY Qualicum Beach

GrandChild debt

Minister John Duncan’s comment in a recent edition of The NEWS about what should or should not be the responsibility of the government when it comes to oil-spill response and clean-up (“...we don’t agree that government has to do everything”) is insulting. I do not expect government to do everything. As a tax-paying Canadian, I do expect my governments to work for the common good. To me, that requires both individuals and corporations to meet adequate standards that protect public “commons” such as waterways, air, land and all who inhabit these. That requires non-ideological, non-partisan evidenced based appropriate standards to be in place; an adequate number of public servants with the appropriate expertise and power to assess, enforce and implement these standards; and the individuals and corporations to be paying adequate

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no representatives MP James Lunney is living in the Dark Ages and hiding in his back room. MLA Michelle Stilwell is off preparing for the ParaPan Am Games and Coun. Al Grier is living in No-ville. Who is representing us? As for Lunney, I’d like him to do the job we hired him to do, which includes, at least to me, dealing with present-day problems and preparing us for the future. With his medieval thinking, the announcement that he won’t be running again and leaving the Conservative caucus, Lunney is mailing it in, literally. The last two mailers I received from him were a joke, bad copies of conservative literature with party affiliations deleted out. He should resign. Stilwell has every right to compete, but as

our representative, shouldn’t she be doing it full time? It’s one thing to spend time exercising, but to compete on an International level takes far more time and effort and that’s time away from us. Stilwell was already training for a competition in Victoria this past weekend and then another one in Edmonton (somewhere not in B.C.) in July. If Stilwell still has that competitive fire, then she should be pursuing it and not giving us a part-time MLA. Finally, Grier, a man from no, no, no, no, no, yes, no, no, no, no land. Other than closing the community gardens with a road going nowhere, what is he for? Gerald MarantZ Parksville

Great loss for doGs On April 12, we in Oceanside lost a dear and loving lady, one who devoted many years to finding homes for dogs that for one reason or other had been abused or abandoned. I refer to Bev Davis, who managed to do this through her Second Chances Dog Rescue that she operated from her home in Parksville. Bev and her husband Hoki provided a loving home for these dogs while trying to find good homes for them. Many of these dogs were cripple and in one or two cases were blind. She obtained most of these dogs from other dog rescues located in various parts of B.C., especially the North. I first met Bev about 13 years ago, then I was lucky enough to obtain my dog named Porche, who I still have and is now going on 18 years. He came to Second Chances from a dog rescue on the Mainland where he had been housed in a chicken coop for a number of years. Over the years, I have met dozens of fellow dog walkers that I discovered had obtained their dog from Second Chances. They all spoke highly of Bev and appreciated the dedicated and compassionate way she treated dogs. Bev recently authored a book called My Name is Tahi, in which she mentioned that she had found homes for 375 dogs. We should all be proud and thankful for this couple, Bev and Hoki, for what they have done for us humans as well as for these dogs.

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scott Fraser, Mla, alberni-Pacific rim

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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1:30-2:30pm, $7/class* *no charge for caregivers. Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease. 250-927-4595, runfluid@ hotmail.ca

7-9pm Opening Reception, meet the artists, complimentary refreshments. PASS/ Woodwinds 13 to 21yrs, Ballenas Secondary Grades 8-12. Kwalikum Secondary art students.

CASUAL TENNIS PLAY Would you like to play foursome tennis, 2-3 mornings a week? We are 2 senior guys who just rally for exercise & fun. George 752-3574 or Gerry 752-3304

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11-11:30am, to May 15. Parksville Library. Lego building/socializing. No register. All ages welcome, with caregiver. 250.248.3841 x.4 7-11pm, Smoke ’N Water Restaurant. “Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners”1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

CMRA FUNDRAISING SALE

May 1, 2 &3. Fri. & Sat. 8am-6pm. Sun. 10am-2pm, Lost Lodge 1747 Nahmint Rd. For our highway access project.

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Until May 15th. Clues/ instructions posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/recreation & on RDN Facebook & Twitter pages. Get your shoes, maps and hiking partners!

10 am-4 pm, May 2 & 3, Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd. Meet the artists. Pottery, glass, metal art, painting, photography, jewellery etc. www. nanoosestudiotour.com

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7-9pm, every Monday, except holidays, PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. Parksville. Guests Welcome. 250-2284275 or 250-954-9033

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9am-3pm, Qualicum Commons. $68.95. Recreation & Parks, recparks@rdn.bc.ca, Preregister 250-752-5014. Required for lifeguards & Health Care Professionals.

GROW YOUR OWN MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP 1-4:30pm, May 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10. Errington. $70. Jessica Wolf, 250-734-1422. Easy techniques for propagating. REGISTER at www. jessicawolf.ca

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/ QUALICUM BEACH LEGION 8:30-11:30am until Sept. 26th. 180 Veterans Way. Adults $6; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE.

QB FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. Fresh, local produce & crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, qbsspublicity@gmail.com, 250-752-8849

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9am-2pm, Coombs Grace United church (next to goats on roof), Baking, books, white elephant. Muffin & coffee, $3.

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WED. MAY 6 10:3011:15am, The Gardens retirement home, 2nd floor, 650 Berwick Rd N, QB. Intergenerational storytimes - children enjoy stories, songs & rhymes. Juice & cookies provided. All welcome, most suitable for preschoolers. www. virl.bc.ca, Helen Stevens, 250-752-6121, hstevens@ virl.bc.ca.

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Free stuff for youth all week! A national celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May. Fun, interaction & celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people & their communities. Get involved, check out rdnyouth.ca or contact Kelly Valade, 250-248-3252 or kvalade@rdn.bc.ca

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. The Enablers! Dance ROCK! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. 250 752-9111.

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10am-5pm, last entry 4:30pm. To May 10th, 2179 W Is Hwy, QBeach. A significant collection to see at this time.

SUN. MAY 3 THE RIVER NEVER SLEEPS FESTIVAL

10am-3pm, 8425 Berray Rd at Fanny Bay (Rosewall Creek Hatchery), FUN, BBQ & Booths to celebrate Salmon & their Ecosystems.

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

2:30pm, Rotary House, Beach & Fern, Qualicum Beach, dance or just listen, all ages, $2.50 p.p, includes snacks. Great music, dance styles. 250-586-3743.

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9:30-11am, rain or shine, Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. For families with 3yr old children. A variety of play based activities. WWW.OBLT. CA, 250-947-8252

PLANT HUNTERS TREK TO THE WILDS OF NE INDIA

7:30-9:30pm, QBeach Civic Ctre, Teens+/$5/door, non members. Renowned rhododendron plant hunters talk about discovering another rhododendron. mars.rhodos. ca, Marilyn, 250-752-3694, dawsom@shaw.ca

6:30-7pm, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. Don Cochrane reads “The Last Supper Murders.” No register.

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9:30-11am, rain or shine, Parksville Community Park. For families with 3yr old children. A variety of play based activities. WWW.OBLT. CA, 250-947-8252

PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT ROCK & GEM CLUB

7-9pm, Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. Guests welcome. 248-6177 for info.

WED. MAY 6

6:30-7:30pm, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Telling Our Stories. Q & A. No register.

OS READY, SET, LEARN 9:30-11am, rain or shine, Nanoose Place. For families with 3yr old children. A variety of play based activities. WWW.OBLT.CA, 250-947-8252

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10am-2pm, May 6, QBeach Civic Ctre. May 7, PCCC. Participating agencies, RCMP, fire dept, BC Ambulance, OS Emergency Support, Island Health etc. Q&A. (Bring your fire extinguisher to be tested).

Every Thursday to mid-June. 7:30 p.m., Rotary House, Beach & Fern, Qualicum Beach, dance or just listen, all ages, $2.50 p.p, includes snacks. Great music, dance styles. 250-586-3743.

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9:30-11am, rain or shine, Qualicum Commons. For families with 3yr old children. A variety of play based activities. WWW.OBLT.CA, 250-947-8252

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The broom is in bloom. “Our loppers are all sharpened, and we’re ready to go,” said Broombusters society president Joanne Sales announcing the beginning of the Scotch broom cutting season. So far this year the volunteer group has focused on cutting gorse in Parksville, a similar invasive weed which blooms earlier, but the bright yellow broom is now in full bloom along local roads. The Mediterranean plant was introduced to North America for aesthetic reasons in Sooke in the 1850s and has since spread to much of the province and is particularly dense in open areas on the east side of Vancouver Island. People might enjoy the flowers, but broom is called “the scourge of pastureland” because it takes over, damages farms, prevents forest re-growth, is a fire hazard and is toxic to some animals. The provincial government currently designates broom as a “nuisance weed,” but various groups, including local municipalities have been asking the government to upgrade it to “noxious weed.” A small group of about a dozen, half from the Parksville Qualicum Beach area, cut broom on Newcastle Island last weekend, and this

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The Broombusters are out in force and looking for volunteers for cuts like the recent one above on Newcastle Island. From left: Ladislav Wagner, Gerry Vanderwolf, Judy Borserio, Penny Pepper, Pat Galbraith, Gord Almond and Joanne Sales.

week they were on Grafton Avenue near the Errington Store. On April 25 they were on the Alberni Highway between Errington Road and Coombs. “We have made huge progress working on clearing the Alberni Highway for years now,” Sales said adding that they need a big push to conquer it. She noted that while they had trouble getting volunteers in Parksville in the past, that has been getting better and she is more optimistic than ever.

The society encourages anyone to stop by and join them working in small groups along the highway, marked by Broombuster signs. Sales said they are looking for input on the times and places that work best for the most people, so e-mail your suggestions. “We arrange cuts based on who can come, you are the key,” she said of the public. People can also cut on their own, but they should contact Sales first to co-ordinate locations, permis-

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2015 Property Tax Notices & Utility Notices Coming Soon!

Youth Week is a provincial celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May. It is a week of fun, interaction, and celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments, and diversity of youth across the province. On Thursday, May 7th the Town of Qualicum Beach will celebrate our youth at the Town Hall Square from 11:15 am – Noon. Join us for hot dogs, drinks, cookies and prizes.

2015 Property Tax Notices and Utility Notices for the Winter billing period will be mailed separately in late May. Please contact our office if your mailing address has changed (Phone 250-752-6921 or email qbtown@qualicumbeach.com). If you have not received your notices by mid June, please contact our office. The due date for both invoices is July 2, 2015. There will be a new look to the Utility Notices! They will now reflect consumption history for a period of up to 3 years. However, if your property has been affected by a leak repair or a meter replacement during these periods, the numbers may be skewed somewhat due to amended readings or multiple meters.

Fire & Ice Street Festival On Saturday May 2nd the uptown streets of Qualicum Beach will be filled with food and entertainment. Experience sizzling hot and icy cold food options and outstanding local musicians all while checking out the amazing ice carvings in our downtown. For more information visit www.fireandicefestival.com

Harlech Road Fire Hall Meetings Underway

Knotweed: Wanted Dead or Alive

Community outreach meetings are underway discussing the range of options for the Harlech Road Fire Hall site. This initiative continues until May 31st, 2015 and will include both online surveys and small group facilitations. If you are interested in hosting a group facilitation with friends or as part of a standing association meeting please contact us and we will help coordinate and facilitate a fun and interactive session. Here is how it works: • You organize a group of five or more people (ideally 10-12) to talk about the future of the Harlech Road Fire Hall site. • The Town will provide background materials, space (if required) and will facilitate the outreach session. Feedback from your meetings will to be used to develop a plan for the old Fire Hall site. To schedule a meeting please call the Town Hall at 250.752.6921 or email qbtown@qualicumbeach.com. We look forward to meeting with you!

Knotweed is an invasive alien species originally from Asia. It grows vigorously, impacting native ecosystems, and it can cause serious damage to foundations, driveways and septic systems. Cutting, mowing or digging up knotweed doesn’t work because it spreads by roots and one small fragment can lead to more plants. If you think you have knotweed on your property, the Coastal Invasive Species Committee can help (www.coastalisc.com). Please contact info@coastalisc.com or Beginning at the end of April, Town staff will begin reading 1-250-857-2472. water meters. Please ensure your water meter and any other municipal utility infrastructure is completely accessible at all times. Where other communities have opted for the imposing of fines, the Town continues to appreciate the cooperation of its property owners to ensure that there are no obstructions to municipal water meters, sanitary, storm sewer manholes and inspection chambers.

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Many have traveled to different countries He was on one side of the very large Chapel and even around the world. yet his shush could be heard right on through. In the Parksville Qualicum Beach area, a At this people stopped their talking and a good number of people have taken holidays hush fell over us. and trips back to countries of oriThose were a few special mingin, to new destinations, and on utes. dream vacations. Then the talking began again In years gone by in England, a starting moderately and growing. week or two at the seashore was as By allan Walker The guard shushed everyone much as most could expect, and again and once more there was they went whether rain or shine besilence; beautiful, glorious sicause that was their holiday time. lence. How things have changed. There is a lot of noise in our litA few years ago I had the joy of tle and large worlds. doing some traveling in continenWe can hardly hear ourselves tal Europe. think let alone enjoy the silence The first city visited was Rome. of solitude and solemnity. Going to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Every once in a while someone will try to Chapel was definitely the highlight. quiet things done. It was interesting going through the museIn the silence of a moment we just might um and seeing Christian and non-Christian sense the presence of God. artifacts on display. In a little silence, if we listen carefully, we It was like walking through history, though can hear God softly saying, “Be still and know the crowds made it a bit tight space wise. that I am God.” Then we were ushered into the Sistine Be still. Chapel and that was glorious. What a wonEmbrace a moment of silence. derful display of artwork by Michelangelo and Know that God is God and because He is all what a revered place to stop and contemplate. is well within your soul. There was quite a crowd present that day. — Allan Walker is a pastor at The noise of people talking got to be a little Qualicum Baptist Church. loud and then a guard shushed us. E-mail: joedomke@shaw.ca.

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Cars designed to reduce the shanghai smog Coupe GTE concept that looked ready to roll. This car Visiting China can make your head spin; from the numwould only be available in China and bring a level of luxber of people to the sights and smells, even the impact to ury not found in other VWs here. It has a plug-in hybrid the environment is all a bit overwhelming. system that helps provide the best of both city and highShanghai was the sight of China’s big 2015 auto show, way driving modes. alternating each year with Beijing. The difference beThe idea is to use up to 50 kilometres of electric range tween the two cities is vast. Beijing might be the capital in the city, then switching to a gasoline/electric hybrid sysbut Shanghai is the bright light of capitalism that is the tem outside of the city. Audi also showcased a production symbol, to the rest of the world, of just how quickly this plug-in hybrid called the Q7 e-tron, which is a large SUV country has changed. The problem with a small turbocharged gasoline engine married to an The traditional section of Shanghai is called the Bund, electric motor. Just like the VW concept, it can run on pure with colonial buildings facing the Huangpu River and the is that clear days electric power thus reducing tailpipe emissions. financial centre, across the river, called Pudong. It’s hard are few and far The Shanghai show is massive, with eight enormous to believe but this section of the city was farmland 20 between due to the halls showcasing brands from all over the world, includyears ago. It’s now home to some of the tallest towers ing more than 100 domestic brands we will never see on anywhere in the world. The Shanghai Tower will open to suffocating pollution our side of the of the world. Some domestic brands are the public this summer and it is 640 metres tall, which is that can blanket this doing exciting things but China is also known for some more than three times taller than the tallest building in country. vehicles that look so much like existing brands, they could Vancouver and almost 100 metres taller than the CN Towbe called knock-offs or “genuine imitations”. er. The second tallest building was open for this trip and Zack Spencer The government might be trying to eliminate air polluat 492 metres provided stunning views on a clear day. The problem is that clear days are few and far between due to the suf- tion but there seems to be no curbing the fake versions of import brands. On one hand, it is fascinating to see a city of 24 million people charging focating pollution that can blanket this country. The source of the smog are the many factories that build the endless items the world buys, plus towards the western lifestyle but it is a sad that progress is crowding traditional China. Visiting ancient temples and gardens is wonderful but the coal-fired energy and steel plants that make it all work. Since China is now the largest new car market in the world, with more you are always reminded of the 21st century. Just in the background is than 18 million vehicles sold each year, the push is on to limit the number yet another high-rise being built for the throngs of newcomers to the big of cars on the road and promote cleaner solutions. The city of Shanghai city from the countryside. Let’s hope the auto industry can help alleviate some of the air quality charges massive licensing fees for each car on the road. In some other problems. But to do so it will require the population to embrace these cities you can either drive on even or odd days. The auto manufacturers used the show to highlight new technology more environmentally friendly cars as much as it has embraced change that will help cut vehicle pollution. For example, VW showcased the C in other aspects of Chinese life. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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appear from Indian streets and be taken out of service as new legislation states that any cab 20 years old or older can no longer be used as a taxi. My recent ride in Calcutta brought back fond memories of being delivered to prep school in a Morris Oxford Series III during the early ’60s. Other than the indestructible cloth interior and the newer plastic dash and thick steering wheel, it was just as I remembered. Nigel Matthews is the global director of client services for Hagerty Insurance Agency, LLC — Hagerty is the world’s largest specialist provider of collector car insurance and provides many resources that support the classic car lifestyle. Contact him at nmatthews@hagerty.com or visit hagerty.ca

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Start times and lineups could be subject to change. See map for stage locations.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30am-11:30M Qualicum Beach Legion 11:45am-12:30pm 10:45am All Day Tom Mulder Allana Clarke Terry Sheldrake John Hansen Counting Time

Rainbow Stew Cloggers Arrowsmith Pipe Band Kid Zone Jump Around

Additional Acts 11:00-11:30am 11:45-12:15pm 12:30-1:15pm 1:30-2:15pm 2:30-3:00pm

Brodie Dawson/Tracy Riley Micheal Berands Anela Kahiamoe

Primrose (Stage #3) 11am-12:30pm 12:45-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm

Maglewood featuring Scott Brown Doucette The “Crew”

Beach Stage (Stage #2) 12:30:1:45pm 2:00-3:00pm 11am-12:15pm

Main Stage (Stage #1)

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Ever since someone mixed some chile peppers with meat, beans and herbs and cooked them, the great chili debate has been on. Chili con carne was known to the Incas, Aztecs, and Mayan Indians long before Columbus and the conquistadores and while its variations are both geographical and personal one thing for sure is there is nothing like a bowl of the hearty stew to warm the body and soul. A frequent dish for cook-offs, chili has fueled the passion in chefs everywhere to create the best version and on May 3 the competition will be heated as several restaurants and organizations in these parts vie for chili bragging rights. The chili is judged in two ways. Four judges will sample from each team and award 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the characteristics that make up a good chili. The judges mark the chili entries anonymously by numbered entries — even they don’t know whose spicy food they’re voting on. The public also votes for their favourite and the winner receives the coveted People’s Choice award.

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SATURDAY MAY 2nd, 2015 11am to 3pm Downtown Qualicum Beach

FIRE & ICE 2015

It’s about the entertainment

In celebration of Qualicum Beach Family Day

Saturday, May 30th, 2015

See you at the beach

The fun-filled day will be a feast for all of the senses with music and dancing in the streets. There are three stages, with a variety of groups playing music ranging from pop, rock, and country to folk. Headlining the music this year is Jerry Doucette, who will play on the Main Stage from 12:30-1:45pm. Before that show, Manglewood featuring Scott Brown of Trooper will perform on the same stage from 11am to 12:15pm. In all, the festival will feature more than a dozen acts, including a number of local and mid-Island performers, on three different stages throughout the day. There is entertainment for all ages and the family friendly Kids Zone promises to be a hit with the younger set. To inspire costumes and ice carving this year’s theme is The Fairy Tale Life Princesses and Villians.

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First Ave W

Experience the Difference!

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Kid Zone

Judges

7 3

Bouncy Castles

Public Washroom

Portable Washroom

3 Stage 1

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Ice Carver

Fire Dept. Display

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469 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach

250-594-1151

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MICKY J’S Bar & Grill

Fern Rd W

Sunday, May 10th

Mother’s Day Brunch

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Enjoy Fire & Ice, a Fantastic Community Event!

(Pulled Pork) (Served by Rotary Society)

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Wed., May 20th at 5:30pm

Men’s Night

10am & 1pm

Tues., May 26th at 5:30pm

starting at 5pm

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3-Course Dinner Lots of Prizes, Fun

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1 ....................................... Quality Foods 2 ................................ Lefty’s Fresh Food 3 ....................... Oceanside Pizza Palace Conservative Party of Canada John Duncan 4 ................. Smoke ‘N Water Restaurant Dominion Lending Arrowsmith 6 ..................... Quality Foods Ice Cream 7 ...................................... Save on Foods 8 ......................................... The Gardens 9 ....................... QB Fire and Ice Society

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..................... Aaron Grant .....Hercules Guidoriagao .............. Aaron Meadows .......................Mike Rebar ..................... Dave Kaube ..................Mike Richards

HOT SPECIALS & COOL DEALS

7 ........... Robert Woodbury 8 .................... Heinz Zadler 9 .......................Ken Harper 10 ...................Johnny Woo 11 .............. Delayne Corbet 12 ......... Hitoshi Shimmoto

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Michelle Stilwell, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

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HELPING YOU NAVIGATE FINANCIALLY IN A CHANGING WORLD

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TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH

LEGEND

Incorporated 1942

www.qualicumbeach.com

First Ave W

Experience the Difference!

Registration Centre

W 12

gls@shaw.ca glendasweet.ca

11 17

Sta

16 9

Second Ave W

10 15

Sta

9 5

4 8

Kid Zone

Judges

7 3

Bouncy Castles

Public Washroom

Portable Washroom

3 Stage 1

Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.

Ice Carver

Fire Dept. Display

Personal Real Estate Corporation

469 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach

250-594-1151

Chili Team

T W

with

250.228.4224

Goldilocks Chili!

Not Too Hot... Not Too Cold... It’s Just Right!

Thank you to all the volunteers that make this wonderful community event possible!

Proud Supporter of Fire and Ice 2015

W 2 1

Pancake Breakfast

First Aid Booth

SalesTent

Qualicum Beach to Vancouver Direct

CALL TODAY

Qualicum Beach, BC

25 years of safe reliable service

Fern Rd W

8:38-11:30am

T Barricade

retirementconcepts.com

Tel. 250.752.2818 (Ext 0)

MICKY J’S Bar & Grill

Fern Rd W

Sunday, May 10th

Mother’s Day Brunch

Tel. 250.752.2818 (Ext 0)

Enjoy Fire & Ice, a Fantastic Community Event!

(Pulled Pork) (Served by Rotary Society)

Wed., May 20th at 5:30pm

Men’s Night

10am & 1pm

Tues., May 26th at 5:30pm

starting at 5pm

and Great Food

3-Course Dinner Lots of Prizes, Fun

Fo o d Te a m s

OR BOOK ONLINE

www.kdair.com

Ladies Night

250.752.5884

Pancake Breakfast

retirementconcepts.com

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250-752-9727 golfarrowsmith.com Located between Qualicum Beach and Bowser on Hwy 19A. Turn on Boorman Rd. and follow the clearly marked signs.

Ic e Ca r ver s

1 2 3 4 5 6

..................... Aaron Grant .....Hercules Guidoriagao .............. Aaron Meadows .......................Mike Rebar ..................... Dave Kaube ..................Mike Richards

HOT SPECIALS & COOL DEALS

7 ........... Robert Woodbury 8 .................... Heinz Zadler 9 .......................Ken Harper 10 ...................Johnny Woo 11 .............. Delayne Corbet 12 ......... Hitoshi Shimmoto

Russell Stover Chocolates

Coca Cola Products including Coke, Sprite & Canada Dry

Assorted Varieties HALF $ PRICE

4.99 ea. Reg. $9.99

12 Can Packs

3.49 ea.

ENTER to WIN! One of Four

PHARMASAVE $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES “See you at the judging table!” - Michelle

Michelle Stilwell, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

Unit 2B - 1209 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC 250-248-2625 | Michelle.Stilwell.MLA@leg.bc.ca www.michellestilwellmla.ca

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE FINANCIALLY IN A CHANGING WORLD

Come visit our Chili/Mortgage Team at

David Nellist, CFP Branch Manager & Financial Advisor Qualicum Beach Branch of Raymond James Ltd., 103 – 193 Second Ave W., Qualicum Beach 250-752-8184 // www.raymondjames.ca/qualicum

Trusted Pesonalized Service for all your mortgage needs

675 Memorial Avenue

since 2002

David Nellist Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Greg Spencer Paige Renouf Shirley Nellist Lisa Spencer Jim Grant

250-752-4172 • DLCA.ca

Name __________________________________________ Phone # _________________________________________

Draw date: Saturday May 2nd, 2015.

Locally Owned for over 30 Years, Proudly Canadian!

720 MEMORIAL AVE., QUALICUM BEACH • 250-752-3011 qualicumpharmasave.com

MANGLEWOOD BRODIE DAWSON DOUCETTE

Start times and lineups could be subject to change. See map for stage locations.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30am-11:30M Qualicum Beach Legion 11:45am-12:30pm 10:45am All Day Tom Mulder Allana Clarke Terry Sheldrake John Hansen Counting Time

Rainbow Stew Cloggers Arrowsmith Pipe Band Kid Zone Jump Around

Additional Acts 11:00-11:30am 11:45-12:15pm 12:30-1:15pm 1:30-2:15pm 2:30-3:00pm

Brodie Dawson/Tracy Riley Micheal Berands Anela Kahiamoe

Primrose (Stage #3) 11am-12:30pm 12:45-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm

Maglewood featuring Scott Brown Doucette The “Crew”

Beach Stage (Stage #2) 12:30:1:45pm 2:00-3:00pm 11am-12:15pm

Main Stage (Stage #1)

restaurant & lounge

cedars Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

tigh-na-mara.com

Our team is excited to serve you Cedars Restaurant’s secret Fire & Ice recipe & give you a special offer!

It’s about the food!

ANELA KAHIAMOE

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

www.oceansidehomes.ca

since 1988...

Lets Talk

250-228-6700 Proud supporter of Fire and Ice

Ken Caley

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

FIREANDICESTREETFESTIVAL.COM Expert Realtor

Food • Ice Sculptures • Kids Zone Entertainment including Jerry Doucette

SATURDAY MAY 2nd, 2015 11am to 3pm Downtown Qualicum Beach

FIRE & ICE 2015

It’s about the entertainment

In celebration of Qualicum Beach Family Day

Saturday, May 30th, 2015

See you at the beach

Saturday May 2nd 11am - 3pm

FIRE AND ICE

Entertainment

FIRE & ICE SEE YOU DOWNTOWN AT

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Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce chair Oura Giakoumakis and chamber CEO Evelyn Clark admire the new additions to the Highway 4 pull-out.

New info signs for Qualicum Beach

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ing,” said Giakoumakis. “The new maps will act as a way-finder for our 25,000-plus visitors who stop in throughout the year.” “This photo collage on panel one is the result of many generous community members and organizations contributing their photos. I would like to formally thank the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourist Association, Horne Lake Caves, the Qualicum Beach Museum, Milner Gardens, Linda Matteson-Reynolds and Rusty Joerin from Woodsgift Enterprises.” — Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce

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The Chamber of Commerce of Qualicum Beach unveiled its new information signs on Highway 4 on Monday afternoon. A crowd of some 25 supporters gathered to witness Oura Giakoumakis, chair of the chamber, and Mayor Tuenis Westbroek welcome the community and admire the new additions to the highway pull-out. “This is the second phase of a two phase project that started back in early 2014, when it became obvious to staff and Chamber Board that maps throughout the Town needed updat-

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The welcome mat will be rolled out for the 275 ladies of the Royal Canadian Legion who are coming to Parksville for their 62nd biennial convention on May 2. Inside their gift bags will be a pair of hand-knit slippers with a little tag that reads: “A treat for your feet from the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 76 Qualicum Beach.” Pictured here is Ruth Cook, who recently won the L.A.’s volunteer of the year award and is the one who spearheaded the slipper project.

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The annual Dashwood Head Shave for cancer was a big success Sunday at the Dashwood Fire Hall. “It was a tremendous success with about 30 head shaves and a few cars being washed,” reported organizer Harvey Twidale. They raised over $3,200 for the 10th annual head shave, surpassing their goal of $3,000. This brings the 10 year total to over the $40,000 mark and Twidale said more is still coming in. “A big thank you to Cheryle and Lynne the shavers, Qualicum Foods and Thrifty Foods

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Program will offer school credits and more schedule flexibility Jessica skelton reporter@pqbnews.com

Local intensive dance students will actually have time to eat supper at home next year. Parksville’s Innovate Dance Arts (IDA) and the Qualicum Beach School of Dance (QBSD) are collaborating with Kwalikum and Ballenas secondary schools to offer their hardest working dancers the ability to use dancing for school credits. “Instead of going to PE, they’ll go to dance,” explained BSS principal Rudy Terpstra, who also said that students could also use the dance program for independent directed studies. “This is a way to acknowledge and give credit (to their work).” This new program, which is specifically intended for those who already dance on a serious level, will allow students in grades 8-12 to complete their dance classes during school

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Intensive students at Innovative Dance Arts in Parksville and the Qualicum Beach School of Dance will have the opportunity to combine their passion for dancing and academic studies next year.

hours on select afternoons. Terpstra and KSS vice-principal Don Bold said that the high schools will then arrange the dancer’s schedules in such a way that they still complete their core academic cirriculum and other electives during the time they are not in the studio. These studies will be offered through a combination of regular school classes and distance learning

through CEAP. “This is the best of both worlds,” said IDA co-owner Sarah DeVito. “It’s a big deal for these kids.” “What this does is completely free up their evenings,” said QBSD owner Shari Selva, adding that this will give dancers more time for their family and a social life. IDA co-owner Deena DeVi-

to-Carl also said the program will also help lighten the students’ load at school and help them stay fresh. While the IDA and QBSD owners all said they have been thinking about approaching the high schools about such a program for some time, DeVito-Carl said she finally stepped forward this year after hearing about the possibility of a hock-

ey and soccer program running through the schools. Unlike the hockey and soccer programs, however, Bold said that the dance academy will not be funded or taught by the school district. Instead, the students will sign up for their dance classes directly though IDA and QBSD. The high schools simply provide the flexibility and the framework for students to receive academic credit for their dancing. No matter where the funding comes from, however, Terpstra said all of these new interest-based programs are in-line with the evolving education system. Today, he said schools are encouraged “to be innovative and creative” with their programs under the new, more flexible BC’s Education Plan. This includes directly engaging students through passions like dance and sports. “This (new model) excited me as I have never felt that fine arts were ever considered a big part of general education,” said DeVito-Carl. The new dance program is set to start in September. Anyone who is interested in signing up should contact IDA or QBSD.

Canada’s best harmonica player coming to town Musicians to play two shows and host workshop Jessica skelton reporter@pqbnews.com

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Celebrated harmonica player Harpdog Brown will play at Lazy Mike’s House of Music and Smoke ‘N Water this May.

The best harmonica player in Canada is coming to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area next month. Winner of the best harmonica player of the year award at the 2014 annual Maple Blues awards, Harpdog Brown (yes, that is his legal name) will play at both Lazy Mike’s House of Music in Qualicum Beach and Smoke ’N Water restaurant in Nanoose.

“He’s one of those guys that does one (show) and asks when he can do another,” said Mike Mallon, owner of Lazy Mike’s. “He does a great job.” Brown’s nomination and win was all thanks to his seventh studio album What It Is, which was released in 2014. Comprising mainly original songs and a few classic covers, the record also ranked number 32 in the top 100 blues albums in the world for that year 2014 and influential blues promoter and broadcaster Holger Petersen called the album Brown’s best. While the acclimation hasn’t changed anything overnight, Vancouver-based

Brown said he is still “really honoured” to be recognized in his own country. “That is a great honour and well-deserved,” said Mallon. “(It’s) quite a feat.” The album also solidified Brown’s working relationship with Victoria-based guitarist Jordan Edmonds, who he still tours with extensively. “He’s a rarity,” said Brown of the guitarist, who he describes as having an “understated” sound that’s perfect for blues. “Everyone (else) wants to be a guitar hero.” Together, the duo has covered more than 30,000 km. See Duo, page A33

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Sweet Alibi looking for pledges Group described as a mix between the Supremes and Mumford and Sons JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Sweet Alibi wants your help in releasing their third album and they’re offering plenty of incentive. The Winnipeg-based group, who will play at the McMillan Arts Centre on May 9, is currently hosting a pledge campaign to raise money for the project. Amber Quesnel, who sings and plays both the acoustic guitar and ukelele for Sweet Alibi, said they are hoping the campaign will build up momentum for the upcoming release. Run through Pledge Music, the campaign asks for pledges ranging in price from $10 to $2,500. Each amount is connected to a Sweet Alibi package. For example, someone who pledges $10 will get a digital download of the new album, as well as access to band photos, videos and more. Someone who pledges $75, on the other hand, will get to star in a music video with the group. Other packages include banjo lessons with Sweet Alibi’s Michelle Anderson, band t-shirts and hats, CDs, having the band cover your favourite song or the opportunity to hang out with Sweet Alibi for an afternoon. While these pledges will help the group to release their third album, they are already hard at work cutting the record itself. Titled Walking in the Dark, Quesnel said the album has a darker theme than their previous two releases but retains their signature sound. Described by Tom Power on CBC Radio 2 as the love child between Mumford and Sons and the Supremes, Sweet Alibi draws on its members’ backgrounds in soul, blues, country, folk, jazz and classical music to create something that doesn’t really fit into a current musical genre. Quesnel said the seemingly discordant influences are threaded to-

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Winnipeg multi-genre band Sweet Alibi, who is looking for help in releasing its third album, will play at the McMillan Arts Centre on May 9.

gether by the musicians similar tastes in music and complimentary styles of writing, which they often do together when on the road. “We’re all together,” said Quesnel. It’s a method and a style that has earned them some strong attention since getting together in 2009. According to a press release from the MAC, the members of Sweet Alibi were nominated as best vocalists at the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards for their first, self-titled album. In 2014, they were also nominated for group recording of the year at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards and performed at the Junos press conference. Locals can hear the group’s signature sound for themselves when the tour-loving group rolls into town next week.

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“We all want to be on the road. We love touring,” said Quesnel. For the show, the band’s leading trio of Quesnel, Anderson and Jessica Rae Ayre will be joined by Alasdair Dunlop and Jake Bell to play a selection of new and old music. “It’s a really eclectic set,” said Quesnel. “You can kinda see the growth.” Sweet Alibi will perform at the MAC on Saturday, May 9. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for OCAC members and $15 for general admission. They can be purchased from the MAC either in-person or by phone at 250-248-8185. You can find out more about Sweet Alibi’s pledge campaign at pledgemusic.com/projects/sweetalibi.

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Local high school students show work at MAC Reception for exhibit by PASS/Woodwinds, Kwalikum and Ballenas Secondary School students on May 1 The McMillan Arts Centre will come to life with youthful exuberance during the month of May when students from three School District 69 (Qualicum) schools exhibit their work. In one gallery will be the work by PASS/Woodwinds students, who range in age from 13 to 21 years old. These students will present a mixed-media show filled with watercolours, acrylics and pottery. “My philosophy, when working with my students, is to allow

them to choose their medium, help them develop their ideas, support them with skill development, but then let them loose,” said art teacher Jayne Lapper. “I like to support them with their creativity, but not limit them with restrictions and too many instructions. What comes out of this is tremendously expression-filled artwork.” Alongside this work will be a collection of drawings, paintings, prints and ceramic works by students from Ballenas Sec-

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theme “marks and spaces.” Art teacher Graeme Nailor said the young artists “explore their identity through the creation of images about their emotional

response to living in our culture.” “The process of creating art is therapeutic,” he said. “At Ballenas we provide a safe nurturing art room where students can develop images that explore their relationships with themselves, their community and their environment.” Finally, the show will be completed by the varied work of Kwalikum Secondary School art students. According to art teacher Fiona Mathison, inspiration for the

pieces came from stories, abstractions from nature, a sense of community and the love of creating. “Many of these students have taken art every year at high school and are masters in many different materials,” she said. “This will be their final school show and many will continue their creative endeavours after high school.” The exhibition and sale will run May 1-30. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 1 from 7-9 p.m.

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Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors and Donors! The Nature Trust of British Columbia is proud to coordinate the Brant Wildlife Festival. As a non-profit land conservation organization, we welcome the opportunity to encourage people of all ages to get outdoors and discover local wildlife, particularly the amazing Brant goose. Festival Sponsors BC Hydro Beach Club Resort City of Parksville Lohn Foundation The Nature Trust of British Columbia TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Event Sponsors 4-H SnapShots Photography Club Arbutus Events Arrowsmith Naturalists Cantando Chamber Singers Comox Harbour Charters Friends of French Creek Conservation Society Nanoose Naturalists North Island Wildlife Recovery Association Oceanside Photographers Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours Parksville/Qualicum KAIROS RLC Park Services VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station VIU Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve Research Institute The Young Naturalists Club Venue Sponsors Arts Café The Collective Island Exposures Gallery McMillan Arts Centre Qualicum Beach Pharmasave Quality Resort Bayside

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And a BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped make the festival possible, including tour leaders, naturalists, and VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station volunteers. Special thanks to the Heartwood Home Learners Cooperative singers and greeters for inspiring guests at the Anniversary Celebration.

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KSS grad students and members of the RCMP, B.C. Ambulance and the Qualicum Beach fire department will be busy washing cars for donations at the QB Fire Hall on Saturday, May 9 in order to fundraise for Dry Grad. The school’s annual dry grad fashion show will take place earlier that week on May 7 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

KSS Dry Grad fundraising events Fashion show and car wash set for same week JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

The Kwalikum Secondary School grad class will kick off its dry grad fundraising efforts into high gear next week. First, the class will host the annual dry grad fashion show on Thursday, which will then be followed by a car wash on Saturday. “We all believe in this dry grad,” said Nancy Marshall, one of the KSS 2015 dry grad coordinators. “It’s so worthwhile to make sure their night is safe.” The fashion show, which will be at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on

May 7, will feature 62 models showcasing fashions that you’d wear on vacation. The travel-themed clothes will be supplied by 23 local stores from Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo, said the event’s co-ordinator Cindy Darbyshire. For the show, the audience will be arranged around a letter-T-shaped stage so that there isn’t a bad seat in the house, said Darbyshire. Attendees will also have the option to partake in a balloon pop, a 50/50 draw a silent auction of items mostly donated by local businesses and a key box raffle. “It’s the biggest fundraiser,” said Darbyshire of the fashion show. “It’s quite successful.” Tickets to the event are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and un-

der. While tickets are available at the door, those who buy their tickets early at Round the World Fashions and Arbutus Emporium in Qualicum Beach will have their name put into a draw for a gift basket. Then, on May 9, the grad class will host a car wash at the Qualicum Beach Fire Hall from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will take place on the Harlech Street side of the building and a wash will be by donation, said organizer Marshall. This event is supported by the RCMP, B.C. Ambulance and the Qualicum Beach fire department, who will be on hand to help the students at the car wash. “None of these departments want to see these grads on grad night,” said Marshall.

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Celebrate CROSSWORD the Lions MAY 8 in PARKSViLLE

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The Lions Club has been actively supporting the community for 46 years

It’s time to thank the Lions. The City of Parksville and the Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA) will host a community celebration at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 8 in the Community Park. The Parksville Lions Club has been actively supporting the community for 46 years and this celebration will mark the club’s 30th anniversary of their involvement in the park. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Who: Community members, Community Park users. What: Community recognition of the Parksville Lions Club. Where: Parksville Community Park (near Ventureland Playground). When: Friday, May 8 at 10.30 am Why: To celebrate the significant contributions by the Parksville Lions Club and its members to the Community Park and acknowledge the partnership between the Lions Club and the city. The Parksville Lions Club was chartered in 1969 with its first meeting held in the old community hall in the park. In 1985, the Lions Club took over the park playground and renamed it “Ventureland.” In 1992, the water spray portion of the park was added and in 1998, the Lions helped the city build the skateboard park. In 2013, with help from the city, PDBA and federal funding, an outdoor gym was added. In 2014, the Lions Club installed the wheelchair accessible swing and this year, the Lions Club made significant upgrades to the Ventureland Playground with new equipment and repairs to existing structures. The Parksville Lions Club estimates since 1985 it has spent about $500,000 for equipment as well as an annual $5,000 for maintenance of the playground. Lions Club members volunteer about 2,000 hours each year at the playground and continue to raise funds to maintain and upgrade the equipment. Members work closely with city of Parksville parks staff to facilitate equipment maintenance and new installations. In July each year, the Parksville Lions Club hosts the annual International Kite Festival and popular teddy bear drop in the Community Park. In recognition of the significant contributions by Parksville Lions Club members, Mayor Marc Lefebvre, on behalf of city council, will proclaim May 8 as “Parksville Lions Day” in the City of Parksville. — City of Parksville news release

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The latter part of April brought a small cub to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre.Â Conservation Officers were called out by a passer-by who notice the cub alone on the side of North West Bay Road in Nanoose.Â There was no mother in sight for three hours and the Conservation Office stayed another hour to be sure the mother wasnâ€™t returning. Weighing in atÂ about 3 kg (six pounds), the female cub has been placed in the centreâ€™s nursery where she is fed four-to-five times a day.Â A concoction of ingredients will help her get a good start in life.Â Right now, NIWRA manager Robin Campbell is doing the feeding and cleaning. Soon she will be eating on her own out of a bowl that is left behind full of food.Â By Sylvia Campbell When that happens human contact will slowly decrease. A newborn black bear is a little larger than a hamster. Blind and naked at birth, young black bears spend their first three or four months of life curled up in a den with their hibernating mother. Bear milk is considerably richer in fat than human milk, so the black bear cubs grow rapidly during their time in the den.Â By the time they follow their mother out into the sunshine in April; most cubs have grown to the size of house cats. Long legged and awkward, bear cubs approach the adventure of life with boundless curiosity and playfulness.Â Most black bear families have only two cubs, but litters of three or four are not unusual. Black bear cubs remain with their mother for one to two years, learning how to seek out the foods that will sustain them through the seasons. Bears learn both from observation and experimentation. Young black bears separate from their mothers during their second or third spring. Some, especially males, wander widely. Young bears often end up using marginal

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LOOKING FOR Artisans to participate in the Parksville Beach Festivalâ€™s Art in the Park Show on Saturday & Sunday July 18 & 19 (10am-4pm) in the Community Park. Items must be home made $50 registration fee for the weekend. Register online at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca or call 250-951-2678 for info.

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DEATHS

Jesse Reginald Carney

August 7, 1974 to April 23, 2015 Jesseâ€™s warm hugs, big smile and huge laugh will be sadly missed by all of his many friends, cousins, aunts and uncle and grieved by his parents Paul and Alyce Carney, brother Paul Carney and son Erik Carney. Jesse passed away in Rayong Thailand as a result of a motorbike accident in Ban Chang, Thailand where he was staying. One of Jesseâ€™s greatest loves was his son Erik and watching him play hockey. The outdoors, camping, going to the river for a swim and campfires were a few of the things Jesse enjoyed. Riding his Harley with his friends was another. Jesse was on the Rugby Team of the Kwalicum Kondors the year it won the provincial championships with his brother and many friends. A Celebration of Jesseâ€™s life will begin from 2 â€“ 5 at the Errington Hall on May 2, 2015 with potluck, music and bonfire to follow.

We love and miss you Jesse.

14 TO 18 YEAR OLD ATHLETES Boys and girls excel at your current sport with the benefit of a boxerâ€™s workout. Trainer formerly from Genesis Boxing Club For more information please call Jimâ€™s Gym ask for Kit or Jim 250-248-3144.

Parksville Community Centre Society Annual General Meeting June 18th. at 7pm.

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Nomination Committee is accepting applications to becoming a director. Please contact the Centre to have a form sent to you. 250-248-6234 Application deadline is May 5th.

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SINGLES CLUBS WE met at the â€œRoot Cellarâ€? in Victoria on Friday, April 24th while sorting through the rhubarb. Youâ€™re a blue-eyed blonde living in Qualicum. If youâ€™re single, letâ€™s continue our c o n v e r s a t i o n . . . DWDance@shaw.ca Cheers, David

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HELP WANTED Arrowsmith Moving & Storage is now accepting applications for the following positions:

DRIVER - Class 5 with Air Endorsement DRIVERâ€™S HELPER PACKERS All applicants must be clean cut and be able to pass a criminal record check. Furniture experience an asset but we are willing to train the right individuals. Send resume to: mikeoleksiuk@shaw.ca or apply in person to: 850 Allsbrook, Parksville

ADMIN ASST (P/T) Reputable Real Estate agent seeks administrative assistant who is committed, hardworking & enthusiastic. Must be administratively & organizationally strong, detail-oriented, computer literate and able to multitask. Previous Real Estate experience or relevant education desired. On-the-job training will be provided if needed. Email resume & cover letter to edie.mcphedran@gmail.com

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Gordon Malcolm Campbell May 11, 1929-April 21, 2015

We are sad to announce the passing of Gordon who was an avid outdoors man, community volunteer, school trustee, and a Kinsman of the Year. Gordon loved to golf and was an active volunteer with the CPGA for many years. Gordon was 85 years young and is survived by his loving wife Lorry of 63 years and daughters Janice, Heather (Stephen), 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and was predeceased by his daughter Sandra. Family and living life fully meant everything to Gordon and he will leave many wonderful memories behind. The family would like to give special heartfelt thanks to Dr. Satish Desai for his exceptional care of Gordon and his family that went above and beyond. In loving dedication to a true gentleman â€œHappiness & laughter will get you far, but that which is, the most important of all is that the love of your family can conquer allThe light that is you can never be extinguished for a life fully lived is infinite-immortal.â€? At Gordonâ€™s request there will be a private gathering of family & friends to celebrate his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gordonâ€™s favorite charity, The Salvation Army. â€œUntil We See You Againâ€?

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PYTLIK, ADOLPH HEINRICH Passed away April 17, 2015 in Parksville, BC.

A man who was deeply committed to his wife and his family, Adolph was born in Edemissen, Germany on April 12, 1929. He began a career as a master cabinet maker through a challenging apprenticeship program that began in 1943, before boarding a ship in 1951 to seek out a new life in Canada. He ended up in Winnipeg where he met a lovely woman who captured his heart. He and Inge moved to British Columbia, were married and raised their family in Surrey, Aldergrove and Abbotsford while he worked as a cabinet maker, much of his career with Belpar Industries of Surrey. A man committed to excellence in everything he did, Adolph loved to build houses, taking on every role involved in the process with the highest dedication to quality, from architect to electrician, plumber, roofer and finishing carpenter. For a time he engaged in farming, owning a variety of livestock and even a grove of walnut and hazelnut trees. Adolph lost his beloved Inge to cancer in 2004, then moved to Vancouver Island to settle down in the quiet of Parksville. Though he worked exceptionally hard, he was also passionate about his family, giving freely of his time, attention and resources to support his familyâ€™s needs. He is survived by his three children George (Wendy), Imi (Rob) and Gordon (Debbie), seven grandchildren as well as sister Ilsedore (Helmut) and brother Gerhard in Germany. Adolph passed away peacefully in his sleep a week after celebrating his 86th birthday, surrounded by the family he loved so much. A memorial service will be held at his home in Parksville on April 30. Donations in his memory can be made to the Diabetes or Cancer foundations.

ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods to suit individual needs. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. Call Gina (250)586-1115.

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SMALL MIRACLES Care at Home serving Seniors and families. Call 250-937-8507.

Computer Tutor with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce @ 250-240-5914.

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MEDICAL HEALTH KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Parksville to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970

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CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

CURB APPEAL Lawn & garden maintenance. Junk Removal. Best rates! Seniors discount. Call 250-586-7424.

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No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter

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FLOOR INSTALLER - retired. Small jobs specialty: carpet, vinyl, ceramic, laminate, hardwood. Call Tom for free estimate. 250-586-3173

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COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

SMALL GARDENS Tidy ups/projects. No job too small. Call John at 250-927-1690

HELP WANTED

SUPERINTENDENT, DISPOSAL OPERATIONS

Competition No. 2015-30 The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for a Superintendent of Disposal Operations in the Solid Waste Services Department.

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. M OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Decks, Sheds, Hardwood & Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Fully insured. (250)228-5204. POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK NOW FOR SPRING EXTERIORS Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250-240-3528.

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Spring Clean Upâ€™s. Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan 250-228-3364

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Custom Cedar raised garden boxes. P/U in downtown Qualicum Beach or del. Parksville/QB vicinity. 250-228-8755 SHOPRIDER SCOOTER Very good condition. Asking $750. Call 250-248-1216

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCHER QUALICUM BEACH Lovely gardens, close to Heritage Forest & easy walking distance to downtown or the beach. Quiet street. 1332 sq.ft. on .21 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, LR, DR, kitchen, Fam.Rm. $348,900. Details of this property at ForSaleByOwner.ca Listing # 129262 Call 250-752-9272 for viewing appointment

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

The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for an Executive Assistant.

We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.

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AUCTIONS ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com

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

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

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NEW YARD WORKS 20â€? push mower, 10â€? wheels w/radial tires & 6â€? rear wheels, 5 blade ball bearing $90.00. Vigaro (4300) broad cast spreader $20.00. Call 250-468-7640

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME rent to own 14 x 64 $900/mo. & RV rent to own $520/mo & RV pads $375/mo. Call 250-248-2973

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APARTMENT/CONDO CENTRAL QB- steps to all amentities. Bright, spacious aparment in quiet bldg. Balcony, parking, NS/NP. Avail June 1. $875/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.

MOILLIET MANOR 2 bdrm, first floor Clean, quiet, secure Heat/hot water included $900/mo NS/NP

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Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY from May until end of Sept Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 8am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 DEEP Bay - 5036 Longview Drive Sat. May 2 & Sat. May 9th, 9am-2pm. Tools, generator, exercise bike, fishing gear, household items, speaker cabinet, gardening tools and much more. DEEP BAY- Multi-family Moving Sale! 5045 Longview Drive, Sat & Sun, May 2, 3, 8am-3pm. EAGLECREST - May 2, 8:30am. 1091 Eaglecrest Dr. 30 rough totes $4. floral art supplies, large ceramic pots $7, lamps, vases, lots of stuff. French Creek - 1070 Emerald City Way. Sat May 2 (9-1) Winecooler, microwave & stand, TV stand, HP Photosmart all in 1 printer, 3 pce solid wood bdrm suite, household stuff & lots more FRENCH CREEK, 1491 Mason Trail (behind Windsor Plywood) May 1 (1-4), May 2 (8-2). Plants (perennials/veg/Jap. Maples), collectibles (pyrex/vintage) telescope, tassimo, pond pump, shrubs & lots more. Horne Lake - Horne Lake Rd. & Olympic Rd. Sat (8-2:30). Over 1000 old antique marbles & bottles, beads, lots of jewelry. 2 Guitars, drums & kayak. Lots of bicycle clothes. Lots more old & new collectibles. LATZVILLE. ESTATE SALE. Sunday, May 3, and Monday May 4, 9am start. Household contents & furnishings. Most items less than 1yr old- Leather couch, area rug, canvas paintings, lamp, outdoor furniture. 6735 Philip Road.

Moving Sale

697 Woodburn Parksville, BC Friday, May 1, 10-2pm Sat, May 2, 9-1pm Leaving the Country! Tools, garden, bedroom and other furniture, teak side board, mahogany table & chairs, TV, camping, onyx table, vacuum, microphone stand, shelving, pool cues and more. Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com

NANOOSE BAY. Saturday May 2, 9am-4pm. 1973 Harlequin Cres. Nanoose/Fairwinds - 2421 Ainsley Pl. Sat May 2 (8:303) 3 Savvy Gals teaming up to get rid our stash, so we can buy more. We love to shop, decorate, & collect, so you know our stuff is amazing! Parksville - 426 Temple St. May 3,10,16th. (9-?) Moving sale. Everything must go!

PARKSVILLE- Avail May 15, 2 bdrm w/balcony, Seniors orientated building 45+, laundry and storage in suite, sm pet ok. N/S ONLY. Ref’s req’d. $950. Call (250)248-9655. PARKSVILLE- RENOVATED, partial ocean view, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs req’d. May 1. $850, $1100. 250-248-3350.

HOMES FOR RENT PARKSVILLE: (3 mins from)2 bdrm+ office, older home. Electric heat, oil furnace. Cat ok, no parties, N/S. Ref’s req’d. $800/mo. Avail. now. Call Kathy (250)951-9886. Parksville- Available June 1. 3 bed/2 bath, N/S, N/P. Newer home. Ref’s req’d. $1500/mo. 250-954-3387 for appt. Parksville. Large bright 2 bdrm,close to downtown. Suits couple. $975/mo. Incl h/w & yard maint. N/P, N/S. 250-9548326 WATERFRONT COACH House (Bachelor suite), totally redone in Columbia Beach. Lrg deck, own entrance. N/S, N/P, incl., cable, hydro & internet. $750/mo. 250-752-7173

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Cancelled game gives Parksville team more chance to be ready for an important doubleheader T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

With their game cancelled last night against the Nanaimo Pirates, the Quality Foods Parksville Royals got some extra time to practise and work on some of the fine points of their game ahead of this weekend’s action. Wednesday night’s game was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict and has been moved to May 13, giving the Royals an extra day of practice ahead of their doubleheader at home this Saturday against the White Rock Tritons. They play at Inouye-Wallace field at Springwood Park in Parksville. Game one is at 1 p.m. and game two is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. For head coach Dave Wallace, it’s the little things that they’ve been lacking that he feels need to improve the most. “We’ve got an extra practice to work on some things,” Wallace said. “We haven’t been consistent for seven innings, so we need to find a way to make that happen,” he said. “Our hitting hasn’t been the greatest and when you don’t hit the ball, you don’t score runs. We’re competitive though and if we just keep at it, those things are going to turn around for us and we’ll start winning some games.” Heading into action this weekend, the Royals sit with a 1-7 record but it hasn’t been

Tyson TayLor PhoTo

The Quality Foods Parksville Royals were busy working on quick hands, fielding without gloves during practice this past Tuesday. The Royals are home for two games this Saturday against the White Rock Tritons.

as bad as the wins and losses would indicate. The Royals have been close in every game they’ve played and have been doing things well that coach Wallace has no-

ticed early on. “We have been holding teams from running on us,” Wallace said. “When you can keep runners on the bases and keep them

from stealing to try and move ahead on the base paths, that’s a great thing.” “Our pitchers have done a good job at making sure they get the ball to the plate at a

good pace and our catchers have been able to make good throws to get runners out when need be.” Owen Kelly will start the first game for the Royals, while Colton Tuka will take the mound for game two. Kelly has pitched 15 innings so far this season, without a win, and sports a 5.60 ERA to go along with 11 walks and 20 strikeouts. Tuka has thrown 12.2 innings so far this season and has an ERA at a minuscule 1.10 through two starts. With the pitching keeping the Royals in the games for the most part, it’s putting it all together both offensively and defensively that’s going to lead to the Royals having better outcomes heading forward. “Defensively, we’ve been playing well,” Wallace said. “We could use a few more ground balls and being able to make those plays, that’s going to go a long way in helping us get out of some innings that we haven’t been able to get out of at times so far this season.” “Our bats need to come alive though, plain and simple. If we can manage to start hitting better, not putting ourselves in a hole when we’re up at the plate by falling behind in the count and being more aggressive, that rubs off on the rest of the team.” “We need more of that aggressiveness to rub off and start making that a habit.”

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Deep Bay’s Kevin Biro is in his final season as a member of the UBC Thunderbirds men’s baseball team and with playoffs now underway, Biro hopes to see his team go on a deep run to cap off his time there. It’s been a difficult season for Biro, with a few injuries throughout his last season a T-Bird. But with the playoffs beginning last Tuesday, Biro said he feels good. “Things are pretty good right now,” Biro said. “I had a wrist injury to start off the season and there’s been a couple

times where I’ve been hurt.” “You just kind of get to the point where it starts to get better and then at the later part of the season, even if you’re still hurt, your mind just takes over,” he said. “I’m ready to go for the playoffs and I’m hoping to see our team finish off strong and as champions.” The journey has been an adventurous one for the Kwalikum Secondary School graduate, who started in Oceanside Minor Baseball, making the jump to the B.C. Premier Baseball League with the Parksville Royals. He also managed to earn his way on

to the Canadian National Team when he was in Grade 10. After all that, Biro found himself with the opportunity play for the UBC Thunderbirds under head coach Terry McKaig. The journey might be coming to a close for Biro after this season is finished, but it’s been an enjoyable one. “It’s been a fun ride so far,” Biro said. “I’d say that being able to represent the Canadian National team was the most exciting thing to happen for me on a personal level.” “It was also tough the following year, not being invited back to tryout for the team, that one really made me into the

player and person I am today. It just showed me that nothing is given to you in life and that you have to work hard for everything that you earn, no matter what it is.” But the journey isn’t finished just yet as Biro and his Thunderbirds will look to cap off their season with a deep run in the playoffs and hopefully a championship to go along with it. Even through the ups and downs, Biro remains positive and upbeat about his team’s chances and knows it’s going to be a challenge. See T-BirdS, page A42

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Blustery conditions complicate play for all during the Victoria City Police Tournament

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The B.C. Midget Baseball Provincial Championships are coming to Parksville in July, bringing in a tournament that will see the winner representing B.C. in the national championships in Sheerbrooke, Quebec. With the decision coming down recently, Oceanside Minor Baseball will host the tournament, July 16-19, that will feature the best midget (grade 10-12) baseball teams in B.C. “It’s great for Oceanside

baseball,” Royals coach Dave Wallace said. “We’re very happy about hearing that we’re going to be hosting this event.” “It’s going to be a fantastic tournament, giving us the chance to showcase our fine facilities here at Springwood Park.” For Wallace, his Royals team will have a chance to take part in the tournament, as the Royals don’t have any players that are graduated from high school. It gives them a chance to not only play some extra baseball,

but also a chance to represent B.C. at the national championships. “It’s a nice thing for us,” Wallace said. “We don’t have any over-age players so we’re eligible to take part in the tournament.” “It also gives us an extra chance to play some more games and it’s right near the end of the BCPBL season too. Hopefully by that time, we’ll be in position to make the BCPBL playoffs and have a chance to win the B.C.’s to represent our province at the nationals.”

T yson Taylor

round score of 80, Blair Stewart, also in Grade 11, shot an 82. Jake Lane, in Grade 10, shot an opening round of 81, while Grade 9 Aiden Goodfellow rounded out the scoring for the Kondors with a round of 85. “The wind made life miserable out there,” coach Butch Gayton said. “In situations where you’d be able to hit a seven iron, you’d have to hit a five iron just to get it there.”

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“We’re capable of winning out, for sure,” Biro said. “Of course, that’s the goal every season is to win the championship.” “We feel like we’ve got a good group of guys here that have the chance to do it and that’s what we’re hoping to see come out of it.” “It’s been a great season and we’ve all worked hard so now it’s time to put it all togethTyson Taylor PhoTo er and go out there and Kevin Biro, right, and UBC Thunderbirds coach Terry McKaig are in Portland to start their playoffs in Biro’s final season with the T-Birds. win,” Biro summed up.

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glen@joecunninghamford.com

2015 FORD TRANSIT XLT This BRAND NEW 4 cylinder cargo van with an incredible amount of room is made for industrial use but perfect for camping getaways. Truly versatile! 10 kms. Stock # 15055

Market Price

36,834

179 Bi-Weekly

2008 FORD FUSION SEL This locally owned Fusion comes equipped with a 3.0L V6 with only 52,500kms and Ford Sync, fog lamps, and 17” machined aluminum alloy wheels.

Market Price $

10,994

52,500 kms. Stock # 15072A

73 Bi-Weekly

Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #93618X - 84 mo - $36,191.72, Stock #14377B - 84 m - $24,712.80, Stock #93603A - 78 mo - $19,350.08, Stock #15079A - 84 mo - $41,200.44, Stock #15055 - 96 mo - $37,167.10, Stock #15072A - 66 mo - $10,346.72, Stock #93614 - 84 mo - $9,596.36.

410 East Island Hwy., Parksville • 250.248.2062 To find out about our Ford Community, check us out on Facebook. To see more vehicle pictures and information visit us online at: joecunninghamford.com DL#6754

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Operations Leader

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Parksville 250.248.8805 Pt. Alberni 250.720.2291

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My wife and I are originally from Toronto, Ontario where I had an extremely successful career as a sales professional. After getting a Computer Science degree and an MBA in Marketing, I spent my first career in sales and marketing management for such firms as Hewlett-Packard. However, the draw of Vancouver Island was too strong and in 2002 we finally made a move to BC and instantly fell in love with the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area. We live in Craig Bay and are living the West Coast lifestyle. I love this area and want to pass on my enthusiasm to anyone who is looking for the perfect location. My strengths in sales, marketing and knowledge of home construction will allow me to provide both Sellers and Buyers with the professionalism they want in their REALTOR®. You will have my total commitment. (250) 248-8371 or ralph.kretzschmar@gmail.com

RALPH’S FEATURE HOME

Open plan rancher in a mature quiet neighborhood, enjoys newer floors, new tile in the kitchen & bathrooms, as well as carpeting in the bedrooms. The owner didn’t stop there, fresh paint in modern colours, new kitchen & bath counter tops. The flow of the house and the sizes of the rooms, is not too large but is big enough for a family. In the morning you will enjoy having a coffee while looking out into the back garden, watching the fish in the pond and the birds bathing in the water. The garden, that blooms all year round, and the organic vegetable and herb garden. There is an apple tree, cherry tree, and crab apple tree. The garage is oversized to allow for a workbench. All this on a wonderful sunny & private lot on a non-thru road. Call Ralph to view: 250-619-6254 Or Come to the

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$329,000!

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday May 3, from 2-4pm

869 FIELD CRESCENT

OPEN HOUSE • Great-room style 2000 sf rancher • 3 bed/3 bath; lovely fir accents • 2.86 private, gently sloping acres • Deluxe detached workshop 29x21’

Address

Price

QUALICUM BEACH 3012 Island Highway West PARKSVILLE 590 Elk Trail 1085 Roberton Blvd 749 Forsyth 1202 Lee Road 10-309 Molliet Street 1527 Sunrise Drive 375 Sutherland 885 Terrian Way NANOOSE 2483 Cross Road 1384 Reef Road

Date

Time

$1,098,000 Sunday

1-3pm

$639,900 $589,900 $279,900 $339,900 $145,000 $298,800 $725,000 $339,900

Saturday 1-3pm Wayne Dumbrell Coldwell Banker/Slegg Saturday 10am-2pm Ken Droog ReMax Saturday 2:15-4:15pm Ken Droog ReMax Saturday 1-3pm Denise Dumbrell Coldwell Banker/Slegg Saturday 1-3pm Susan Forrest Royal LePage Saturday 1-3pm Susan Forrest Royal LePage Sunday 12-3pm Alyce Carney Coldwell Banker/Slegg Sunday 1-4pm Ralph Kretzshmar Coast

$559,000 $639,000

Saturday Saturday

1-3pm 1-3pm

• ~1500 sq ft 3 bed/ 2 bath rancher • Sunny south facing backyard • Spacious bedrooms • Steps to the ocean

$364,999

EDIE McPhedran 250.937.9379

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

OPEN HOUSE

SUN. MAY 3 - 11:00AM-1:00PM

SUN. MAY 3 - 1:30PM-3:30PM

825 VIEW RD, QB $649,900

3733 MELROSE RD, QB $559,900 • 3 bed, 3 bath quality built new home • 3.20 private and parklike acres

• 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful new home • Half acre with 40x27” shop

KNUTSON .

Too many great features to list ... come have a look!

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: 250.937.1100 Office: 250.752.6926 knutsonrealestate.ca

Kari - Realtor®; Steve - Unlicensed

Too many great features to list ... come have a look!

KNUTSON .

Matt Breedlove

SUN., MAY 3 • 1-4pm

250-905-0014

★ ★ ★ ★★

Email: Fax:

250-248-4655

892 BALLENAS RD, SAN PAREIL • 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,285 sqft Rancher $ 479,000 • 17,860 sqft lot 5 min to Beach • Many upgrades, just painted

For Every Move You Make Since 1993

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M E D I A

314 Island Highway East, Parksville

OPEN HOUSE

1475 The Outrigger

102-292 Crescent East Road, Qualicum Beach

Saturday, May 2 • 2-4pm

SUN. MAY 10 • 12-3pm

• Move in condition • Lots of renovations

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned and Operated

Andrew Simons

250-951-4715

Highly Recommended. Personal Real Estate Corp.

Call Tom.

deadlydale@shaw.ca www.dalerumming.ca parksvillemobilehomes.com

250-248-8371 314 East Island Hwy Parksville, BC

Cell: 250-951-4882 www.tomwhitfield.ca Anchor Realty, Qualicum Beach

SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR?

Call kevin clayton

314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371

OPEN HOUSE 3841 Charlton Rd. Qualicum Beach

• River front living on Nile Creek, the affordable way! Watch the salmon spawn from your back yard. • 2 bedrooms & a den, 2 bath including a sumptuous ensuite. Open floor plan • Detached 2 car garage/shop, and lots of RV/Boat parking. Endless trails to explore out the front door.

359,900

CLINTON Website: CLINTONMILLER.CA

Direct Line 250-951-4078 www.setterandassociates.com

Miller

Office: 250-951-3195 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

REAL ESTATE TEAM

E-Mail: CLINTONMILLER@SHAW.CA

Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees

OPEN HOUSE

Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to care for? We are hosting a free information seminar on May 14th @ 1:00 at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to discuss everything from possible home choices (such as Hawthorne Place, Emerald Estates & The Gardens), Smart Moves who specialize in seniors relocation to an accountant to discuss tax deferment. Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing choices available and avoid making any decision as it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, show you some of the choices and let you know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager of Royal Lepage Parksville/Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries will be served and there will be a draw for a gift certificate. Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 • 11AM-2PM

2358 RASCAL LANE • 5.38 Acres, loads of trees • 4 bedrooms + Den + Family room • Zoned for 2 homes • Fruit trees, fenced garden with raised beds, small barn • Very Private

LARRY SCHUG

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Phone 250-954-5575 lamat@shaw.ca

Royal LePage Parksville /Qualicum Beach Realty

MY NEW WEBSITE

Saturday, May 2 - 10:00am-12:00pm

Enjoy the oceanview and golf course while sitting on your large covered porch right here in The Crown Mansion Villas! Many exquisite features. Come and have a look for yourself!

314,900

❑✔ OUT

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Dale Rumming

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

250.954.9033 sold@mattbreedlove.com Direct:

lorie.nielsen@pqbnews.com

Brenda Jenkins

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: 250.937.1100 Office: 250.752.6926 knutsonrealestate.ca

Kari - Realtor®; Steve - Unlicensed

OPEN HOUSE

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• Ducted heat pump & natural gas • Formal living & dining rooms • Separate kitchen & family room

Oceanside

Alyce Carney Coldwell Banker/Slegg Susan Forrest Royal LePage

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609 BANKS AVENUE WEST • 3 bedroom, 2 bath $ 349,900 rancher

Parksville

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Hosted by: Joanne Ferreiro

250-248-8371

Saturday & Sunday May 2 & 3 - 1pm - 3pm

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$535,000

OPEN HOUSE

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• Stand Alone Unit • 4 Bed, 3 Bath • 3000 sq ft with walkout basement • Ocean views from deck

Larry & Ruth Staley cell 250-240-2035 office 250-468-2738

staleyteam.ca

Mortgages For ANY Purpose Call us (250) 248-4022 Dominion Lending Oceanside IN PARKSVILLE 205 E. Jensen between Weld and Corfield

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm

PHASE I & IIOnly SOLD OUT • PHASE III & PHASE IV NOW SELLING 16 Units Remaining

$335,000 Starting at $374,900

PLUS GST

• Oversized 2 car garage. • 2 bed, 2 bath + den units 1330 - 1510 sq.ft. Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.

• 3 bed, 3 bath + den units 2684 sq ft - 2928 sq ft.

FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper *PREC john@coopermclintock.com | Sean McLintock *PREC sean@coopermclintock.com

* Personal Real Estate Corporation

of Nanaimo 250.751.1223

Winner of the Commercial Building Award of Excellence Multi-family: Stone’s Throw Building 1, Parksville

Patio Homes 1,465 - 1,500 sq.ft. Features all the living space on the ground floor. Price starting from $409,000

Parksville’s most modern downtown residence. With a new vision of living, a dedication to quality and commitment to the environment, Stone’s Throw inspires a unique experience that combines comfortable living with contemporary and sustainable West Coast architecture.

220 McVickers Street, Parksville, BC I StonesThrowLiving.ca I ph 250.228.0512

Open House Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm

• Flexible 2 bedroom & den floor plans • Heated crawlspace and garage • Superior exterior and interior finishes • High efficiency gas forced air heating • Tankless hot water on demand • Energy star windows • Strata fees: $130 per month

CERTIFIED ENERGY EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE HOMES

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Grant Wildeman

How to pay property taxes

REALTOR®

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321

www.grantwildeman.ca

Nicky Westnedge

Unlicensed Assistant

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

#6-340 Young Street, Parksville $264,000 • • • •

110 Meridian Way, Parksville $269,000

2 bedroom and 2 bathroom Parkwood Place Patio Home Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings 5ft crawlspace for plenty of storage Attached garage & close to all amenities

• • • •

1100 sqft, 3 bedroom & den Attached workshop & carport Close to all amenities .30 acre private lot

LIS

1310 Gilley Crescent, Sandpiper $339,000 • • • •

1765 sq ft 3 bedroom 3 bathroom rancher Updated flooring and paint 153 sq ft detached wired workshop Low maintenance yard with sunny patio

868 Reid Road, French Creek $229,900 • 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom home • 1/4 acre close to schools, marina & golf course • Attached single car garage

1575 Haida Way, Nanoose Bay $389,000 • • • •

476 Linden Place, Qualicum Beach $399,900

Over 2000 sq ft 4 bedroom home in Beachcomber Ocean view and beach access just steps away In Law Suite Detached 2 car garage /workshop

Steve - Unlicensed

• • • •

2330 sqft, 3 bedroom + den and 3 bathroom home Private yard with fruit trees, fish pond and waterfall RV parking and close to all amenities Great family home in Qualicum Woods

Your best source of information on how to pay your property taxes is your local government. Remember, you will need to pay by your due date, and include your Home Owner Grant • Online by www.epost. ca: you must first sign up for this free online Canada Post delivery service that lets you pay electronically. When you pay and claim your Home Owner Grant electronically, you’ll receive a receipt with a confirmation number. In person: take your tax notice and a credit or debit card, your cheque book, a certified cheque or cash to your local government finance department. Check business hours. At the drop box: located near the front entrance of most City Hall offices. There may be drop boxes in alternate locations as well. By mail: your payment must arrive at City Hall by the due date on your tax notice. At a financial institution: most banks and credit unions accept tax payments in person. You can also pay online or by phone through your bank or credit union. Remember to submit your Home Owner Grant form directly to City Hall. Through your mortgage: your mortgage company can pay your property taxes on your behalf if you arrange for this service beforehand. By installments: check with your local government to see if prepayment options are offered. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers

KNUTSON KNUTSON KNUTSON KNUTSON . . . .

Kari - Realtor®

OPEN HOUSE

SUN. MAY 3 - 1:30PM-3:30PM W NE

W NE

G IN ST I L

NG TI S LI

Centrally located Parksville home with 3 bedrooms plus den. Wonderful new kitchen with shaker style wood cabinets, tile back splash & large island open to the dining and living rooms. Recent upgrades include; renovated upstairs bathroom, exterior paint, soffits, gutters, windows, and decking. The front yard has such great curb appeal & includes an extra wide driveway for RV parking. Enjoy the sunny summer days and evenings on the back deck or in the hot tub! Walk to the grocery store, parks and the famous sandy Parksville beach!

226 Evergreen Street

$299,900 *.33 & .37 acre walk on water front properties *Enjoy views of wild life, mountains and cruise ships. *Bring the plans for your dream home!

This brand new 2053sqft open concept home is built with quality and attention to detail. Aside from the spacious 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with heated floors, you will enjoy features such as: built in vacuum, engineered hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, pot lights, granite counter tops, custom alder shaker style cabinets & soft close drawers, stamped concrete patios and the list goes on! The master bedroom features large his and hers walk in closets, a door to the back patio and a large 5 piece ensuite. On 3.20 park like acres there is privacy and space for horses or your dream shop.

3733 Melrose Rd, QB

$559,900

414 + 420 Judges Row Beautifully built 2200sqft rancher features 3 spacious bedrooms, 5 piece ensuite, wide plank wood flooring, cheater ensuite for second bedroom, high ceilings, coffered ceiling in living room, pot lights throughout, transom windows above doors, and a kitchen with granite counters, soft close cabinets/drawers, and stainless steel appliances. Outside you will enjoy the private 1/2 acre property which includes a large 40x27’ shop. Perfect for a mechanic, hobbyist, or to convert into a guest suite.

OPEN HOUSE SUN. MAY 3 - 11-1PM 825 View Rd, QB

Kari Knutson - Realtor®

$649,900

$1,250,000 per lot *.35 acre cleared and level lot, ready to start building *Park on two sides of property makes for quiet and privacy *Walk to town, golf and the beach!

334 Chester Road

$279,900

Steve Knutson - Unlicenced Assistant

CALL FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION MARKET EVALUATION!

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Nicolls

SPIDER LAKE SPLASH!

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

info@brendanicolls.com | www.brendanicolls.com

SAT MAY 2, 1-3PM

Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing

1030 Spider Lake Road $699,900

1145 Spider Lake Road $679,900

en pm Op ouse 1-3 H 2, ay M t Sa

1570 Seacrest Road, Nanoose Bay

en pm Op ouse 1-3 H 2, ay M t Sa

• Beautiful Harvest home on nicely parked out & private acreage • Driveway winds past artist’s studio, double garage & RV storage • For the horse lover: riding rings, round pen, 4-5 stall barn with walk outs.Tons of trails & lakes nearby.

Enjoy sweeping views from this 3 bedroom crawlspace rancher. Walk the trails to the pond. Check out the one bedroom guest suite, upper private studio and huge detached workshop. Extra RV hookup, walk to Spider Lake.

250-951-4078

250-248-1071

Each office independently owned and operated.

1325 Spider Lake Road $689,000

2731 Marshland Road $954,900

en pm Op ouse 1-3 , H 2 ay M t Sa

675,000

Katherine Johnsen

en pm Op ouse 1-3 , H 2 ay M t a S

Nanoose Bay Waterfront • • • • • •

• Private & serene 3146 sqft 3 bedroom on 5.19 acre • Expansive view over the green forest & valley floor • Great Room w/floor-ceiling windows and wood FP • Gourmet Kitchen, Master w/2 ensuites, Library/Den • SW facing patio, oak flooring, wheelchair friendly • Private guest quarters w/full bath, OS garag/eshop

2971 sqft 4 bed/2 bath home on approx. .37 ac gently sloping to the beach Great floor plan w/ Kitchen, DR, LR & laundry on each level Moor your boat in Nuttal Bay & fish at your leisure Perfect for swimming, kayaking & beachcombing. Quiet neighbourhood New roof in 2008, new septic in 2010, lots of boat & RV parking 2 families can share this waterfront jewel & live quite separately!

• Coastal Mountain living on 6.35 flat acres • 4,054 sq.ft. of luxury living space, loads of sun • Incredible landscaping with pond and rock waterfall • Double garage plus detached shop 30’x26’ • Extreme privacy, security gate, wood sheds

Susan Forrest 250-947-9900

Lois Grant 250-228-4567

Each office independently owned and operated.

FAIRWINDS OPTIMUM LIVING

CAPTIVATING PARKSVILLE RANCHER

MORNINGSTAR GOLF HOME

• • • •

Lovingly maintained 1529 sqft 3 bed/2 bath on landscaped .16 acre Bright flowing layout, Living/Dining Room w/trayed ceiling & gas FP Kitchen/Family Room w/ skylights, good sized deck, great updates Nice neighborhood close to the ocean & just minutes from downtown

PRETTY AS A PICTURE!

• Spacious bright 1030 sqft 2 bed/1 bath top-floor condo in “Shoreline” • Large glass-railed deck with incredible ocean, island, mountain views OPEN HOUSE 236-330 DOGWOOD STREET, PARKSVILLE SUN MAY 3 BETWEEN 1-3 PM HOSTED BY ASHLEY BOWLES

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS!

E US

$555,000

LUXURIOUS EXECUTIVE HOME

• Family Room, Office, Guest Suite w/ 3 pc ensuite, full SW exposure,heat pump, new cedar shake roof, BI vac, 2 spacious decks front & back

• Living Room w/propane fireplace & intimate pot lighting, spacious island Kitchen w/prep sink, quality appliances, pantry cupboard, built-ins, & water filter

E US

• Large Dining Area w/picture windows, Master Suite w/Sitting Area/Den, WI closet, & skylighted ensuite w/soaker tub & separate corner shower

• Luxurious & bright 3475 sqft 3 Bed + Den on landscaped .28 acre within walking distance to the Golf Clubhouse, Rec Center, & Brickyard Bay Park

$432,900

QUALICUM PARADISE

Immaculate 1922 sqft 3 bed “Quails Landing” executive townhome Great Room w/3-sided nat gas FP, hardwood flooring, lovely views Deluxe island Kitchen, Den, Master Suite w /luxurious 5 pce ensuite Loft Office, spacious private patio looks onto course, great extras

$359,000 BACKS ONTO 16TH GREEN

PARKSVILLE OCEANVIEW CONDO S LI

• • • •

• Captivating, tranquil & serene 3146 sqft 3 bed/3 bath on 5.19 acre • Wood FP, Gourmet Kitchen, OS garage/workshop, SW facing patio OPEN HOUSE 1325 SPIDER LAKE RD, QUALICUM BEACH SAT MAY 2 BET. 1-3 PM HOSTED BY SUSAN FORREST & SHERRY PILKINGTON

$289,000 FOREST & VALLEY VIEWS

$689,000

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Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

(250) 927-7653 1-800-224-5906 lespockett@telus.net FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:

www.lespockett.com

NEW LISTING $354,900

• 2 bed/2 bath 1717 sqft. rancher • Stainless appliances, large breakfast bar, pantry • 10x15 sunroom, oversized garage, 9x12 workshop • Private south facing yard, .24 acre, landscaped

• 3 bed/2 bath 2036 sqft. family home • Acacia engineered hardwood floors, great room • Distant ocean views, .75 acres of privacy • Oversized double garage, RV parking w/full hook ups MLS# 390783

MLS# 390689

IMMACULATE RANCHER $239,900

NEW LISTING $289,900

NEW LISTING $359,900

• 2 bed/1 bath 1262 sqft. rancher • Large multi-purpose room, newer appliances • Quiet cul-de-sac location, close to shopping • Covered patio, RV parking, .22 acre

• Solidly built 1909 sqft. family home • 3 bed/1 bath, 4.94 acres mostly cleared property • Newer roof, vinyl windows upstairs • 3 stall RV carport, barn, loads of potential

MLS# 390710

MLS# 390703

For details, information packages and appointment to view call Les INTRODUCING

SPACIOUS RANCHER $339,900

WESLEY RIDGE PLACE PRICED FROM $159,900 • • • •

For details, information packages & appointment to view, call Les

2 bed/1 bath + den, 1101 sqft. Spacious great room layout Single car garage/garden shed 0.19 acre backing onto Mountainview park

•8 new 5+ acre oceanview lots •Zoning permits 2 dwellings •Further Subdivision permitted on select lots •Each lot has it’s own well •Each lot has septic approval •Driveway culverts in place with some driveways roughed-in

MLS# 386057

CUTE AS A BUTTON $187,900 !

E UC

• • • •

3 bed/3 bath, 1615 sq.ft. Spacious kitchen w/new dishwasher and microwave .35 acre fully fenced, double garage, RV parking Located minutes to Deep Bay Marina MLS# 386969

NORTH QUALICUM $259,900

www.lespockett.com • 1714 sq.ft. 2bed/1 bath • .28 acre, sunny south facing covered porch • Expansive 12x40 family room upstairs • Attached single car garage

• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher

MLS# 388527

MLS# 389663

SUNRISE RIDGE $35,900

READY TO BUILD $54,900 We sle y

E UC

Ridge Place

• 2 bed/3bath, 1075 sqft. w/ lock-suite • 1/4 share located at Sunrise Ridge • Pool, hot tub, workout room • Short walk to beach

• .21 acre cleared building lot • Sweeping mountain views • Minutes to Little Qualicum Falls • Located in Little Qualicum River Village

MLS# 386107

MLS# 386824

NEW LISTING $139,900

BUILDER OR INVESTOR $79,900

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $57,000

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900

• 4.94 acres located minutes to Qualicum Beach • Idyllic stream flowing through • Approved for septic, recently surveyed • Very private property to build your dream home on MLS# 390694

• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village

E UC

MLS# 376571

• 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit • Cleared building site

MLS# 387291

• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 389442

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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433

W NE

• • • •

#147-730 BARCLAY CRES. S Double garage, lots of parking Huge private fenced backyard 2 bedroom, 2 bath In Quails Landing, low strata fees

$364,900

• • • •

Dale Rumming

3021 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

129 ft. of walk-on white sandy beach Contemporary open concept Zoned commercial, close to amenities 2,000 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,098,000

Aaron Nicklen*

ICE PR

312 PARKVIEW AVENUE

#5 AWESOME STONE’S THROW

• 1435 sqft open concept Green Built CLASSY loft living! • Custom shutters throughout, on demand hot water • Immediate possession - call now to view!

• Looking for a home with an inlaw suite. Look no further. This home is ideal for you.

$374,900 NO GST Jill Tuggle

$395,000 Jim&Margo Hoffman

• • • •

35 2130 ERRINGTON ROAD

2 bed, 2 bath mobile home open plan, large fenced yard family, kid and pet friendly park adjacent to Englishman River Falls park

$74,900

Kevin Clayton

890 A&B ALLSBROOK ROAD • • • •

2 beautiful homes on 5 acres Pool and guest house Large Shop and out buildings Private yet close to town

$949,000

Ian Mackay

250 RUPERT E. ROAD • • • •

3,167 sqft., including 700 sqft. suite 0.98 of an acre Close to town centre Quality finishes throughout

$769,900

Ian Mackay

• • • •

$315,000

4287 PARK AVENUE

• Gorgeous walk on waterfront property • Custom built 2700 sq. ft. home • Wood floors, granite, vaulted ceilings • Huge sep. shop/garage, a gotta see

$899,000

3473 SIMMONS PLACE

Ocean view lot in Schooner Ridge 0.30 of an acre level corner lot Steps from Marina & Fairwinds Golf Prestigious neighbourhood

Aaron Nicklen*

1-1600 BRYNMARL ROAD • • • •

Waterfront condo at Beachcomber Over 2100 sq ft of luxury living 2 bed, 2 bath, plus a den/office Totally renovated, high end finishes

Kevin Clayton $479,000

Kevin Clayton

D TE LIS T S JU

241 330 DOGWOOD STREET • • • •

totally renovated 2 bed, patio home 2 baths, double garage, pond views new laminate, stainless appliances beachfront development at Shoreline

$325,000

Kevin Clayton

734 CANYON CRESCENT ROAD • • • •

Private, fenced, park setting Spacious open concept Private, desirable location 1,535 sqft., 2 beds, 2 baths

$393,000

Aaron Nicklen*

802 MILLER RD, FRENCH CREEK

• 2 storey 3 bed. 3 bath home with small cabin/ workshop on 0.38 acre across from Parkland • Large living room w/deck & cozy woodstove • Country style kitchen, big Master Bedroom

$445,000

Tom Dodds

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2313 ISLAND W HWY

5.6 acre waterfront with 163’ along the ocean 1589 sqft, 3 bed/2bath rancher with 2nd home allowed One of the “estate properties” near Milner Gardens Quiet & peaceful sanctuary minutes from Town centre Path leads to Judges Row/Hall Road beach below

$980,000

Brenda Nicolls

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LOT 1 ANDOVER ROAD

Waterfront lot in Fairwinds Community Fully serviced, easy build lot 0.47 of an acre, close to golf Building scheme available

$625,000

W NE

2935 ISLAND W HWY

• 1050 sqft 2 bed/2 bath cottage on the beach • Bright kitchen open to dining area and LR • Unobstructed ocean views from every room • A little bunkhouse for extra accommodation • Big double gates allow for off-street parking

$699,900

Brenda Nicolls

266 HOYLAKE E. ROAD

1388 SUNRISE DRIVE, SANDPIPER • Custom Built family home on large, south facing .46 acres. • Beautifully updated, 2392 sqft, 4 bed/3 bath. • Oversized Garage, R/V parking, fully fenced.

$479,000

John Milroy

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Walk to Village & beach S. exposure, outdoor patios Wheelchair accessible 2,382 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths

$748,000

1120 MIRALOMA DRIVE, QUALICUM BEACH NE

T LIS

$469,000

Glenda Sweet*

STUNNING RANCHER, fresh on the market, renovated with style & very good taste. New, “Merbau”, exotic hardwood floors, all new kitchen with Corian countertops, new custom “top down/ bottom up” blinds and the list goes on & on! Attention to detail & pride of ownership makes this home extra special! Private, south facing backyard w BBQ hookup. This lovely home has it all and is ready for you to “turn the key”. Call for more info!

W NE

Aaron Nicklen*

G TIN S I L

SOLD 794 FLETCHER AVE

• Great Value, 3 bed/2 bath, upgraded rancher. • Newer Heat Pump, and 50 yr Ironwood Shake metal roof. • Beautiful Gazebo and wired studio. • Fully irrigated lawns and gardens.

$379,000

John Milroy

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#12 FARRELL DRIVE

Gorgeous patio home, over 1300 sq.ft. Quiet subdivision, quick possession 2 bed, 2 bath, separate laundry room Garage and private backyard Strata fee $92/mth

$324,900

Dale Rumming

Louise Roy*

ICE PR

#105- 1325 CAPE COD DRIVE

• The Onyx in Craig Bay • HUGE OCEAN VIEW patio, lovely unit • Fully furnished, 2 parking stalls, additional patio off 2nd bdrm.

$449,000

Jill Tuggle

SOLD #220-330 DOGWOOD ST (SHORELINE) • 1400+sf living, a short pathway to the ocean • End unit, walkable pretty well to everything • Storage, garage, fresh paint, extra newness

Very likeable $259,000 Jill Tuggle

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