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As the “unofficial start to summer,” May long weekend is notoriously busy for police officers and Cpl. Mike Elston said this year was no exception. “We had in the central/north Island amongst my guys alone, four impaired drivers and there were I’m estimating probably 200 other offenses that were located… everything from speeding to no drivers licence to basically anything under the sun,” Elston told The NEWS Tuesday morning after the Victoria Day long weekend. He said RCMP officers set up a road block at the Taylor River rest stop along Highway 4 Friday night. “It was a big operation with 14 members out Friday night targeting traffic going out to the West Coast,” he said, noting police issued one DUI that night and conducted a few drug seizures. Elston said the roads were traffic-heavy on Monday. “I was out yesterday and the amount of RV traffic was incredible, it was a good weekend and obviously there are a lot of people on the road,” he said. “There was a lot of speeding (Monday) especially in the morning and early afternoon, especially southbound with people headed back to the ferries or Victoria.” But while there were lots of tickets issued, Elston said there were no major car accidents to report. “In terms of accidents, there were slim to none,” he said. “There were no major accidents that I’m aware of, but lots of standard offences.” Elston said RCMP had a “full contingent” policing the roads over the weekend. “Everybody was working,” he said. “We had operations going out on Highway 4, some in Bowser, a lot of enforcement around Parksville as well… it was a busy but safe weekend.” This comes after a two-day “enforcement blitz” on Highway 19A May 6 and 7 in the Nanoose Bay area in which Oceanside Municipal Traffic, the Nanaimo Integrated Road Safety Unit and the Central and South Vancouver Island Traffic Services participated in. Police call the Nanoose Bay corridor a “high crash” location due to several speed-related, fatal collisions over the last two years. See IMPOUND, page A9

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The new season has arrived and the Parksville and District Historical Society will be celebrating the official opening of both the museum and farmers market on Friday (tomorrow, May 22). MLA Michelle Stilwell, Mayor Marc Lefebvre and a number of city councillors will be on hand at 5 p.m. on the grounds of the museum at the corner of the Island Highway and Northwest Bay Road for the opening ceremonies. There are 19 vendors signed up for the market’s entire season and an additional nine vendors for the opening market on Friday. The market will be open every Friday from 5-8 p.m. until Oct. 9. Market organizers asked that everyone who comes to the market throughout the season pay close attention to the parking restrictions. With the exception of vehicles displaying ‘Handicap Stickers’, parking or waiting will not be permitted in the lot beside the museum on Friday afternoons until 5:30 p.m. and all day on Sundays during July and August when the museum hosts an Artisans Market. Museum officials say parking is available on the recently-levelled and gravelled area beside Heritage Mall. — NEWS Staff

Police have car theft suspect in custody A 20-year-old Parksville man is in police custody after a recent spike in vehicle thefts in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area, according to Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. Approximately 50 vehicles have been broken into in the last few months and Foreman said the culprit is well known to police. Foreman said he was arrested prior to the May long weekend in Parksville. It is unknown at this time how many vehicles he allegedly entered, but investigators believe the male was responsible for several of the recently reported incidents in the region. The suspect was located by investigators from the Oceanside and Port Alberni RCMP detachments. — NEWS Staff

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Bev Davis and her husband Hoki started Second Chances Dog Rescue in the 1990s CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

Everyone deserves a second chance. At least that was the late Bev Davis’ take on life. Davis, who passed away in Parksville April 12 at age 76, leaves behind a legacy in the community. She and her husband, Hoki, started Second Chances Dog Rescue in the 1990s and have since provided homes to more than 375 abused and/or abandoned dogs. Recently, Bev wrote a book called My Name Is Tahi, about rescue dogs. The canine-loving couple operated the nonprofit organization out of their home, fostering dogs of all shapes and sizes; many who were blind and cripple. And not surprisingly, those dogs aren’t as easy to adopt out as say, plush puppies that can fit in the palm of your hand.

Many of the foster dogs were former pets of seniors, who either could no longer care for a pet or passed away. As Parksville Qualicum Beach is known to be a retirement Mecca, Second Chances was busy re-homing dogs over the years. “If there was another dog whisperer it would definitely have been Bev Davis,” said Rae Davies, who adopted a dog from Second Chances. “Bev was a selfless individual who put her heart and soul into ensuring that dogs did indeed get a second chance.” As word of mouth spread, people began dropping abandoned dogs off at Bev’s home. She would also take in dogs from dog rescue organizations in various parts of the province, many from up north. Bev’s house was the first stop for nearly 400 dogs — many were then fostered out to close friends until Bev found a suitable owner to match each dog. Bev’s screening process was known to be rigorous. Anne Cross met Bev 13 years ago at a garage sale raising money for Second Chances. “I don’t think people realize how much work is involved in dog rescue,” said Cross. See RESCUE, page A9

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region developing modern community engagement

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Qualicum Beach wants to foster resident’s eagerness to have their say on projects

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The Town of Qualicum Beach is getting more active in gathering input. “The main philosophy is to try to go to where people are, where they want to be,” said chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland. “We’re saying ‘where are you? We’ll come to you’,” he said. They are training staff to facilitate small meetings which have already been held in unusual places like an Eaglecrest home. On a recent evening, 16 town staff volunteered their time to learn the general idea. Of those, six were selected to help guide meetings on the first project under the new model, planning for the future of the Harlech Road fire hall site after the department moves into the new It’s easy to schedule hall later this year. meetings — the hard part Drawing on exis making them isting models set out meaningful by groups like the Daniel SaillanD International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) and less formally from cities that are more active in public engagement like Vancouver and Victoria, Sailland said it’s all about “letting people access your government on your time.” This will eventually all be tied together with things like webcasting council meetings and more online interactivity under a considerably updated communications policy. “This council is very keen on hearing what everybody has to say,” said Mayor Teunis Westbroek. “We still have to make a decision at the end of the day, but this is a good way to take the pulse of the community on a variety of issues.” “The town has not done a good job of having effective communication loops internally,” Sailland said. Director of planning Luke Sales was the first sent for a week of IAP2 training on how to engage the public, which will put staff more up front in information gathering. Traditionally a consultant would gather the information and present it

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It’s not unusual for hundreds to attend public meetings about big projects in Qualicum Beach, like this one a couple years ago about the Clarion development. Town staff are looking at supplementary forms of public engagement.

to staff who would then have to study it and process what to do with it. Under the new model, Sailland said, staff will save time on processing because they’ll be familiar with the information. “We’ll have more people in more departments with an understanding of community engagement and dialogue, so you can take advantage of not only the formal, but you can also roll out the informal,” he said, speaking of the “huge amount of caring and passion for the community among staff.” “What we haven’t done is take that caring and turn it into new and effective approaches,” he said, admitting the key is turning it into meaningful decisions. “Up front it is more staff time, over time that will come into balance,” he said. “By blurring the lines and having staff go get that information, I’m hoping to save on the back end.

“I think there’s wisdom in that investment.” Westbroek also believes the town will benefit, adding that the new approach will help those who aren’t comfortable speaking in large groups and he’s excited about how it will all tie in with the town’s new Internet initiatives. “The community becomes part of the decision-making process,” Sales added, “and hopefully the decisions are better, but in any case there’s more community buy-in. “Time will tell whether they’re right or wrong decisions,” Sailland quipped, but “the residents care deeply about their ability to interact.” Sales spoke of the first such informal public meeting where a woman in Eaglecrest invited about eight neighbours and the town over to discuss the Harlech Road site. “We had a great discussion, filled notes out on a board and then at the

end they did the survey. It was very relaxed, very comfortable because everyone knew each other.” “Once past the initial nervousness, people are sharing new ideas, there’s more chance for personalities and different perspectives,” Sailland added. “And it builds the capacity of the community,” Sales said. “It’s an investment in the community, the overall community benefits.” They admit they are developing a lot of this for the local community as they go, with the Harlech Road site acting as a pilot project that they will continue to fine tune. The results of the outreach phase will then be presented back to the public at an open house. The new process will then be carried forward to the development of a waterfront master plan, starting later this year, and the official community plan (OCP) update next year.

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TOUR DE ROCK COMING TO PARKSVILLE THIS SEPTEMBER

Radio rider says she is ‘touched by the cause’ Coast FM reporter the only media rider on tour this year

covers issues from Ladysmith to Parksville Qualicum Beach. “We’ve all been touched by cancer in CANDACE WU one way or another… but I can’t imagine news@pqbnews.com having a child with cancer — that seems For the first time, Hilary Eastmure is on like the ultimate injustice.” the other side of the interview. Eastmure said the tour will be her first Eastmure, 26, is a reporter for 91.7 multi-day bike ride. Coast FM — she’s also the only media ridBut she’s in good hands. er taking part in this year’s Tour de Rock Eastmure is training for 12-days of confundraiser for cancer and one of just three secutive cycling with Oceanside RCMP riders from the central/north Island. Cpl. Jesse Foreman, who completed the “It’s weird,” she told The NEWS, of be- tour two years ago. ing the subject of a story instead of the one “Hilary’s been doing excellent, she telling it. hasn’t missed a single training session “But it’s also exactly what I signed up and we’re up to doing 100 kilometres for and I want to leveron long rides,” Foreman I want to be a part of this age my position as the told The NEWS Wednescrazy, awesome journey only media rider to get day morning. “From as much publicity for the where she started out HILARY EASTMURE tour as possible because with little biking expethe event deserves it.” rience she’s become an Tour de Rock is a twoamazing rider.” week bike journey in which a team of poEastmure said she trains three days per lice officers and select media riders cycle week cycling anywhere from 30 to 100 kifrom the north end of Vancouver Island lometres on top of a full-time broadcastto Victoria, a distance of about 1,000 ki- ing career with the radio station. lometres. The team stops in various comForeman said the tour is an “overmunities including Parksville in an effort whelming commitment” with riders startto raise money to fight childhood cancer. ing to train in March. Since 1998, the tour has raised more than “As summer stretches on it’s not only $20 million for the Canadian Cancer Soci- three days a week (training) but it’s also ety, specifically funding pediatric cancer a commitment to fundraising, things you research and programs. need to organize and public events…we “I’m really touched by the cause,” said talk to prospective riders about how much Eastmure, who is based in Nanaimo but time and energy it takes,” he said. “You re-

ally have to throw yourself into it for six months of your life and do it for the kids.” Eastmure covered Tour de Rock in 2013 as a reporter and she’s wanted to take part in the ride ever since. It’s especially meaningful to the Elora, Ontario native because she’s doing it in part to honour a longtime family-friend, Marilyn Koop, who passed away in April 2012 from cancer. “She was like a second mom to me,” explained Eastmure. “She was the mom of my best friend (in Ontario) and they lived across the street from me… Growing up their family was a big presence in my life, she was a big inspiration for me, she was an artist and avid reader and a really strong voice in our community.” Eastmure will turn 27 on the 11th day of the tour, the same day she’ll ride 78 kilometres from Duncan to West Shore — and she couldn’t think of a better way to spend her birthday. “When I first found out about Tour de Rock I wanted to do it,” she said. “And not because I wanted to see the Island north of Campbell River but because I want to be a part of this crazy, awesome journey.” Eastmure’s fundraising goal is $15,000. On Saturday, May 30 she will host her first Tour de Rock burger and beer night from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old City Station Pub in Nanaimo to raise money for the ride. Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Eastmure at 250-327-4240 or e-mail heast-

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mure@917coastfm.com. To follow Hilary Eastmure’s blog about the tour visit: www. tourderock.mycoastnow.com. Tour de Rock (sponsored by Black Press) riders are slated to stop in Parksville the evening of September 24 en route from Port Alice to Victoria. Stay tuned for more details.

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Getting ready for Bike to Work Week are, from left, Corinne Rogers of Outsider Adventures, Luke Sales and Daniel Sailland of the Town of Qualicum Beach.

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Bike to Work Week in B.C. begins on Monday and the Town of Qualicum Beach is one of more than 40 communities which will host events. Luke Sales, the town’s director of planning, is a year-round cycle commuter and, to help encourage people to get their bikes out, has teamed up with Outsider Adventures to organise a ride in the middle of the week. “With more retired people living in this area, there are less opportunities for events around work commutes, but that means we can highlight all the other ways that cycling is relevant to our lives here,” said Sales. Michael Addiscott, of Outsider Adventures, is a former director of Bike Week in the UK, and has organized several cycling events, both here and abroad. “The mix of quiet roads, well surfaced paths, mountain bike trails through beautiful forests and the proximity of so many communities and

attractions makes this a great place to ride a bike” said Addiscott. “Having a focal event in the middle of the week gives people the opportunity to get familiar with their bikes, then come out and enjoy the social aspect of cycling. The town is laying on refreshments, which always feel well earned after a ride.” The Town of Qualicum Beach Bike Week Ride will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 27, starting and finishing at the fountain outside town hall. It will cover a loop of less than 10 km and is open to all. Sales said he is particularly keen to encourage young riders and families to join in. “Cycling is one of the few activities that is fun for all ages, and offers a great way for people to get together,” he said. “We hope people will use this opportunity to come out and enjoy a different perspective on the roads and trails around our town.” (Editor’s note: Look for our pre-ride advice feature in Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS.) — NEWS Staff/Town of Qualicum Beach

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“An example, four dogs would arrive at her house having traveled in a dog carrier for hours… They were thin, scared, in poor health and most had never had a bath, others came in having lost their loving owners.” She said Bev found homes for each and every dog. Hoki described his late wife as “warm, charming and a best friend” with a passion for animals that rooted way back to her teenage years. He said when Bev was 18-years-old she hid one of her grandparent’s horses in her basement upon finding out it was on death row. While it was eventually uncovered, the memory illustrates Bev’s love for animals. Particularly, Hoki said, Bev had a one-of-a-kind way with dogs. Patricia Taylor became Second Chance’s official dog groomer, she said, due to “Bev’s amazing ability to assess people’s love for dogs.”

Taylor said “everyone agrees that Bev’s love for these little critters is what causes dogs to gravitate to her.”

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After a few weeks of rehabilitation, Bev was able to find an owner in Courtenay and delivered “Mugsy” to his new home north of Parksville. “Three days later Bev died,” recalled Genoe. “Little did she or any of us know that Mugsy would be her final adoption… Bev always said that all these little dogs need saving, but as I have learned through this process, with the love and guidance from Bev, that the dogs in reality save us.” With Bev’s passing, Second Chances will be forced to discontinue unless somebody else is interested in taking over the home-based non profit organization. However, friends and fellow volunteers warn managing Second Chances entails long hours and a lot of commitment. Serious inquiries only. For more information please contact Hoki Davis at 250-248-1057.

Bev always said that all these little dogs need saving, but as I have learned through this process, with the love and guidance from Bev, that the dogs in reality save us CINDY GENOE

Second Chances has touched a lot of people in the community. “It’s amazing how many people have got their dogs through Second Chances,” said Cindy Genoe, a longtime friend who also adopted a “Second Chances dog.” Genoe said she recently fostered a dog for Bev that was “scared out of his mind… he spent the first three days crying and shaking.”

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Derelict politics

n a system that serves political masters more than it serves the public, good intentions mean nothing. The Conservatives used their majority in the House of Commons this month to kill a private member’s bill that would at least get something on the books regarding derelict vessels that threaten coastal environments. Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder put a bill on the floor earlier this year that, if passed, would have made the Canadian Coast Guard the sole receiver of wrecks, taking responsibility for aging, abandoned boats in the country. Crowder is a member of the NDP, so goodbye bill — it didn’t even make it through second reading and into committee. John Duncan, the Courtenay-Comox MP and Conservative Party whip who wants to represent the people of Parksville Qualicum Beach by winning the new riding of Courtenay-Alberni in the federal election this fall, provided us with an explanation as to why he voted against Crowder’s bill (and presumably whipped the rest of the Conservatives into doing the same). Duncan said he believes there needs to be legislation making the boat owners responsible, perhaps even criminally, and he also has said he prefers the way many U.S. jurisdictions deal with the issue with user groups setting up funds to deal with derelicts. While we like the idea of personal responsibility and liability for deadbeat boat owners, we believe this issue has been around long enough to warrant more pressing attention. It’s been more than a year since NEWS reporter Candace Wu highlighted the issue through stories that earned her a provincial-award nomination, and complaints about derelict boats had been around for years, perhaps decades, before that time. Crowder’s bill could have been sent to committee and changed considerably to a point where it would be palatable for Duncan and the Conservatives. Its death at second reading has killed that possibility. Will Duncan and the Conservatives come up with legislation to deal with derelict boats before the federal election? Not likely. That puts any kind of action on this at least another year down the road. That’s not leadership. That’s not governing with any regard for coastal environment safety, including roughly 600 jobs in the shellfish industry in Duncan’s backyard. We understand why you don’t like Crowder’s bill, federal Conservatives, but what have you got? — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters too many QB Farmers markets How disappointing that the Qualicum Beach town council has allowed the Saturday Farmers Market people to have another opening on Wednesday nights. I volunteered at the Thursday evening street events last summer which were hosted by the Qualiucm Beach Downtown Business Association and I know how hard the local merchants worked to stay open until 9 p.m. and display their wares in front of their shops. The QBDBA intended to extend the market one more block up to Jones Street this year. Each Thursday evening, local musicians provide entertainment for visitors. It is also an opportunity for both residents and summer guests to browse through shops that they might not normally frequent during the daytime. Many local craft people also participated in some or all of these evenings. The farmers market folks should join forces with the QBDBA Thursday night openings and pay the nominal amount for having a stall. This would benefit both groups by creating an even more lively event. Parksville has the Tuesday Craig Street Market and the Friday Night Museum Farmers Market, so there is already a lot of competition in our Oceanside area during the summer time. Shop local first. Support the Qualicum Beach downtown merchants. Their success is in everyone’s best interest. Laurene ebbett Qualicum Beach

LaBour costs too high in QB

I see where our town workers have voted

QuotaBLe:

“The town has not done a good job of having effective communications loops internally.” DanieL SaiLLanD, see story page a5

94 per cent in favour of strike action, presumably over wages and benefits. Just how much more do these workers want? Pay rates and the many benefits they receive are very adequate for the services performed. As an example, according to the current contract, a custodian doing unskilled work under the present union agreement has a pay rate of $25.31/hour. Based on a 40-hour week this adds up to over $52,000 annually. Add to that 30 per cent (as I understand) for the very generous benefits paid by the employer, results in a total cost to the town of about $68,000 annually. I certainly support paying well trained administrative staff along with certified trades people a wage competitive with the private sector, but in this instance along with many more of the town employees these wages are out of line. I commend the town for not having given in to further unreasonable union demands and certainly support any effort by our representatives to control these escalating labour costs. Jim bergot Qualicum Beach

Liam chamBers deserves honour

The recent front page article in The NEWS about Liam Chambers deserves special recognition. This fine young man represented Qualicum Beach while currently serving sentry duty as a ceremonial guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa where Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was fatally shot last year. Chambers is an incredible young man, to be chosen from among a thousand or so others for this special duty. I sincerely hope that the Town of Qualicum Beach and the Legion will honour him

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in some way for his service. Never having met him, I am extremely proud to know he comes from Qualicum Beach. SuSan mohan Qualicum Beach

near accident in Pv with reckLess truck

On May 25, around 10 a.m., I was stopped at the Alberni highway red light waiting to turn left onto Highway 19a in Parksville. When my light turned green I was about to drive on when a very large, very long, green flatbed truck, loaded with old tires, slowed at his red light and I thought was going to stop. Instead, he carried on and turned left on to the Alberni Highway in front of me. That is a very narrow turn, not helped by the large bump-out curb on the corner. Fortunately, I had not moved very far or fast into the intersection. I honked my horn to alert the driver, but there was no way he could have reversed a rig of that size, so I sat petrified hoping he was skilled enough to manoeuvre the narrow turn and not hit me. Had he done so, he could have killed me, perhaps himself, and possibly the occupants of the cars behind and beside me. Not to mention that there is a gas station on the corner there which might have caused a fire hazard in the event of a serious accident. The trucking company that might recognize the description could consider checking their manifest to see who was driving at that hour on that day and route, and have him re-take some tests, including one for colour-blindness. He obviously doesn’t know his red from his green. Joanne Chipera Parksville See MORE LETTERS, page A13

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teuniS WeStbroek mayor,

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250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

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marC LeFebVre, mayor,

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

THU. MAY 21

FRI. MAY 22

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FREE MEDITATIONS

MUSIC TRIVIA

MAY 26, 27, 28

9-10am, PCCC, 132 E. Jensen Ave. Sponsored by PV Pharmasave with Keith & Krisanna Jeffery. www.4minutefitness.com/ meditation.htm

7pm start! Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. Show us what you’ve got, win prizes!

TAMING THE DRAGON 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. 250-9274595, runfluid@hotmail.ca

QBEACH LIBRARY FILM 6-7:30pm, QB Library. 250-752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl.bc.ca. FREE monthly viewing of popular documentary films.

FRI. MAY 22 VAN ISLAND TRIBUTE FESTIVAL

May 22-24, 132 East Jensen Ave, Parksville. $20/ Sunday $99/weekend. Tickets at the PCCC, Forest Bus Tours, & Cranky Dog Music. Canadian Cancer Societ. fundraiser. Sharon Schienbein, 250-586-0626, sharon.is@shaw.ca, http:// www.islandtributefestival. com/

WHAT’S NEXT? THE ART OF COLLAGE

9:30am-2:30pm, Lighthouse Community Hall, $49. Rip, tear, cut, glue your images, artifacts. Pre-register. RDN, Rec & Parks, 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

PARKSVILLE MUSEUM FARMERS MARKET

5-8-pm, to Oct 9th. 1245 E. Is Hwy. Fresh, Locally grown/ made foods. Enjoy a FREE museum evening. Nikki Gervais, 250 248 6966, Manager@parksvillemuseum.ca, http://www.parksvillemuseum.ca/Markets/

TALES FOR THE TELLING, ADULTS

7pm/doors, 7:30 pm/event, 133 McMillan/Art Ctre, PV. $12/door, $10/OCAC members. Advance tickets at the MAC. 1001 Arabian Nights! Marva, 250-594-3221, marva.blackmore@gmail. com, www.talesforthetelling.org/storytelling-at-themac.html

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

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12pm meeting, Harewood Activity Ctre 2nd floor, 195 Fourth St, Nanaimo. Guests welcome.

WESLEY RIDGE HIKE

8am-3pm, 737 Jones St, Ravensong Aquatic Ctre, QB. 600 m, hike steep, old-growth forest trails. View the Salish Sea & Mt. Cokely & Mt. Arrowsmith peaks. Test your personal fitness & an alpine hiking goal. $35. RDN, Rec & Parks pre-register 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/recreation, http:// www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation

MAGIC & MARTINIS 7pm, Vegas has come to the Qualicum Beach Inn, 2690 Is Hwy W. Magician Michael Berends will leave you bewildered & elated. $25/ ticket includes 1 drink. Jim Gardiner, 250-752-6914, jim@qualicumbeachinn. com, http://www.qualicumbeachinn.com/

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NANOOSE GARDEN CLUB/PLANT SALE & LIBRARY FUNDRAISER Nanoose Library, NWBay Rd. Vegetables, Heritage Tomatoes, Perennials. Master Gardeners attending. Books, White Elephants. Tea, Coffee & Cookies. Loraine (250) 468-9749.

MAGIC & MARTINIS

7pm, Vegas at the Qualicum Beach Inn, 2690 Is Hwy W. Magician Michael Berend’s show will leave you bewildered by mystique & elated by laughter. $25/ ticket includes 1 drink. Jim Gardiner, 250-752-6914, jim@qualicumbeachinn. com, http://www.qualicumbeachinn.com/

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SUN. MAY 24 CASUAL TENNIS PLAY

Would you like to play 4-some tennis, 2-3 mornings a wk? 2 senior guys-rally for exercise & fun. George 7523574, Gerry 752-3304

TAIZE EVENING PRAYER

7pm, St. Mark’s led by Luis Bateira, QBeach resident who spent six months living at the Taize community in France. Info: Richard de Candole, 752-5384 or 5decand@telus.net.

WED. MAY 27

THU. MAY 28

YOUNG ADULT COFFEE NIGHT

ENGLISHMAN RIVER SPEAKS TOUR

6:30pm, Coyote’s Coffee, 1499 Huntley Rd., PV. 19yrs-30s, Free! Sharon or Nicole, 250-954-0785, execdir@forwardhouse.com. www.forwardhouse.com

10am-12pm, Stroll with a Park Naturalist. Explore area secrets & natural history. $15.50. RDN, pre-register 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/recreation, http:// www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

ELEVATE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

SHAMANIC DRUMMING EXPERIENCE

9:30am-12pm, 112 Fern Rd W. Qualicum Beach. FOUR HALF DAY SESSIONS. May 27, June 3, 10 & 17. Teens+ Take creative control of composition, focus & exposure. Brian Argyle, 250937-2484, photographics@ outlook.com

7pm, Parksville Comm. Ctre, $ 5 sugg. donation. Speaker: Grey Wolf (Gary George). Info Shift 954 1002.

‘JOURNEY TO DELETED IS.’ FILM

7-8:30pm, MAC. 133 McMillan St. PV. By Donation. Filmmaker Richard Boyce, explores the coast, & its natural features. 250-248-8185, info@ coastaltarsands.ca, http:// coastaltarsands.ca

HAPPY WANDERERS’ TRAVEL CLUB 1pm/Travel desk, 2pm/ meeting. Shelley Rd Hall, Parksville. Guest speaker Mr. Neil Horner. New members welcome. (Bring your own coffee mug).

MON. MAY 25 ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS

7pm/meeting, Knox United Church ‘Amphibian Conservation’, speaker Barbara Beasley of Wetland Stewards, Clayquot & Barkley Sound .

TUE. MAY 26 TECH WORKSHOPS

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., PV. FREE. Bring your device & questions. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30-12pm (after the workshop). www.oblt.ca/tlc

12-4pm, 1080 Resort Drive, PV. Artist demo each week to raise funds for their causes.

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LUNNEY TO BE MISSED I am sorry to see James Lunney retire from the Conservative government. I’m also disappointed that he was treated so disrespectfully by members of his own political party and verbally attacked for his Christian beliefs. I also share Lunney’s belief in creation and am proud to call myself a Christian. I was created with my own unique fingerprints and DNA, I did not evolve… everything designed has a designer. Most doubters, followers of the theory of evolution, know little about Charles Darwin and his flawed theories. History will tell you that he believed in God, but the thought of creation absolutely baffled him. Darwin once stated that the thought of the eye, and how it could possibly be produced by natural selection, made him ill. The human eye could not have evolved over long periods of time, because it is absolutely useless unless complete. The lens, which focuses light, would be useless without the retina, which senses light. All the light received would serve no purpose without the nerve fibres which carry signals to the brain. Vision involves a complete system of organs — all interrelated, all thoroughly designed. That’s the way it is with the whole human body. Lungs and heart, nerves and muscles, all perform incredibly complicated tasks. Lunney has diligently served his country well and has accomplished much during his time in political service, helping to keep Canada strong and a better place to live. He is a man of his word who stands up for what he believes in. I would say this was a rare find in a politician and he will be sadly missed. CAROL RAE Parksville

NO LAWN BYLAW Purchasing a home is the greatest investment that an individual will take on — it requires investing hundred of thousands of hard-earned dollars and in most cases it will take 25 years to pay off the mortgage. I believe that during this time it should be the goal of the homeowner to maintain, and improve the house in order to gain a profit if/when selling.

With this in mind, I find it unbelievable and appalling that some homeowners are totally oblivious and couldn’t care less how their lack of front-yard maintenance, curb appeal and general looks negatively effects the market value of their house and to the detriment of the same to other homeowners that day after day spend money to keep their own yards in an acceptable and many times superior look. This is disturbing. My street is an example of this. The majority of homeowners are super in keeping their own yards looking great. Regrettably, there are a few home owners who do not recognize their responsibilities in maintaining their properties. The RDN has no bylaws regarding overgrown weeds and tall grass. You are left on your own to argue, to dispute, to get mad, to get frustrated with the neighbour that has no respect or willingness or desire to keep to society’s expectations, in other words, keep it maintained. Why should the majority of us that keep it clean, remove weeds and cut the grass, spend dollars and end up at the negative end of a few homeowners that do not care. Why the RDN has no bylaws puzzles me. They have for just about anything else. When I called, no one can help — indeed we are left on own. Perhaps it’s time to change, time to introduce a bylaw to have weeds and tall grass kept under control. It is not much to ask. JEANPAUL BRASCA Parksville

MORE MARKETS I am writing this letter in response to the article in last Thursday’s paper regarding the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association’s opposition to the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market having a Wednesday night market. First off I want to say that I thought it was quite inflammatory of the editor of the paper to continue the story on a subsequent page under the headline “Awkward and disrespectful.” Although those words were taken directly from a quote from Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, I think it’s disrespectful of your paper to use those words in reference to our local farmers market. Secondly, I am so tired of small business owners in this town constantly trying to guilt us into shopping local and trying to scare away any form of competition. If you want to succeed as a small business owner, you need to find a need and fill it, not make a wish and do it.

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LAME DUCK ALBERTA Re: editor John Harding’s recent editorial about the NDP victory in Alberta. Alberta Premier-elect Rachel Notley will now have to pick out a cabinet for the NDP government. A cabinet that will oversee revenues of $44 billion per year. Only four of the elected 54 NDP MLAs have had legislature experience. Ten of the newly-elected NDP MLAs are in their 20s. Eighteen names have to be picked to form cabinet. These 18 names will each be paid a taxpayer funded salary of $142,050 a year. Notley’s choices are: application engineer, airline worker, bus driver, business consultant, cashier, civil servant, electrician, healthcare worker, insurance manager, lawyer, medical doctor, nurse, psychologist, restaurant manager, retiree, real estate agent, salesman, school trustee, secretary, service technician, shipper receiver, social worker, software consultant, student, teacher, union rep or yoga teacher. Imagine trying to pick out a management team from the above choices for a $100 million dollar private company. Unbelievable. This is only the start of many problems that Notley will be encountering. The majority of Alberta voters wanted a change and they got their change with a bunch of nobodies to watch over revenues of $44 billion per year. Looks like Notley will be spending millions on high-paid consultants to provide training to a lame duck cabinet. JOE SAWCHUK Duncan

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Get to Know Your Local Businesses Starting something new is always exciting and sometimes a bit scary as well. Today marks the start of something new for the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce. Exciting in that we now have a great opportunity to profile our members and organization. Scary… is what we have to share relevant? And do I really need another deadline?

significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.

We have always enjoyed a good relationship with the PQB News and their willingness to work with us through this monthly page will assist us in getting our messages about business and the importance of a strong business community to their readers.

Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace. They are looking for a great experience.

Why is a strong business community important? The businesses in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area provide employment, contribute to the many events in the area, work with our service clubs to ensure that quality of life is held to a very high standard and they contribute roughly 3 times what a residential homeowner contributes through taxes and fees to the operation of our local governments. How do we keep our business community strong? The best way is to shop local. By buying our groceries, clothing, vehicles, tools services etc from local businesses and entrepreneurs we ensure that they are able to continue to provide employment and contribute their much needed support to the lifestyle we all enjoy.

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There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses. We realize it is not always possible to buy what you need locally and so merely ask you to Think Local FIRST!

Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, providing the most jobs to residents. Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business,

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A uniquely Indian and grand car show India’s finest exhibition of vintage automobiles and motorcycles is the Cartier “Travel with Style” Concours d’Elegance. This year it took place at the historical Jaipur Polo Club in New Delhi, located within the racecourse. Cartier has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with India and in particular the Maharajas dating back to 1911. They would entrust Cartier to design and set their precious stones into magnificent pieces of jewelry. The opulence and elegance of India’s long-standing automotive legacy has returned to India thanks to the vision and hard work of the event creator and director, Mark Shand, a British travel writer and conservationist. Sadly, he died in 2014 and he was dearly missed at this year’s event. The other person responsible for the event is the renowned Indian automotive historian and expert, His Highness Rana Manvendra Singh of Barwani who hand picks some of the rarest restored and preserved vintage automobiles from across India. The Cartier Concours, which began in 2008, has generated great excitement amongst Indian collectors. More owners are now taking an interest in maintaining and restoring their cars to the high standards required for such an international event. Having visited a restoration shop in Kolkata, I have to mention that the quality of workmanship. Given the equipment that they have, it is amazing and absolutely first class. It is obviously driven by a great deal of passion and pride. India has a very rich motoring heritage dating back to 1897, when a resident of Calcutta, imported the first car into India which was a De Dion-Bouton. The following year there were four cars in Bombay. Jamshedji Tata an Indian pioneer industrialist, who founded the Tata Group, which has grown into India’s largest conglomerate company, owned one of them. Ratan Tata, who is the great grandson of the company founder and Chairman Emeritus of Tata & Son, was at the Concours and enjoying a personal inspection of the cars on display as we performed our judging duties. Tata purchased

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Immediate power when you need it and plenty available to get this truck up to highway speed. I quite enjoyed the drive and although my day was filled with errands, I still managed to relax as a drove throughout the city, only to have my bubble burst as I ran into never ending construction. Verdict: I found the new F150 to be slight improvement over the previous version with most of the improvements coming from the interior. The new body design is more of a personal preference and I think it will take me a while longer to come around. Give it a year and I will let you know if it was a hit or a miss. Power: Four engine choices here. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 with 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft torque, 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 with 282 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque and a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 with 385 horsepower and 387 lb-ft ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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June 9 and customers have a chance to win more than $500 in ferry travel if their name is chosen. According to a news release issued by BC Ferries, naming vessels follows a specific protocol: the first part of the name refers to the class of the vessel, such as “Coastal” and the second part of the name is descriptive, such as “Celebration,” “Inspiration” or “Renaissance.” This contest is looking to create a name for the class of vessel and a descriptive name for each of the three new ferries. Submissions should reflect BC Ferries and the coastal communities it serves, appeal to both residents and

visitors, be gender neutral, not be geographically specific or reference an individual event, not contain symbols or accent marks and not contain words currently used within a BC Ferries vessel name or vessel class name, such as Queen, Spirit or Island. Entries will be shortlisted by a panel of judges comprised of representatives from local media, Ferry Advisory Committees and BC Ferries employees. All submissions will be entered into a database and identified numerically to ensure independence while judging. For more information or to enter a submission visit www.bcferries.com. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by BC Ferries

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Seventeen-year-old Ryan O’Hara, who won gold at the Skills Canada Regional Competition last month in web design, now gets to represent British Columbia at Nationals. The Grade 12 Ballenas student is heading to Saskatoon in a week to compete against the countries top computer wizards.

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O’Hara represents B.C. Grade 12 Ballenas Secondary School student heads to national competition in Saskatoon next week in web design category BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor

The countdown is on for this year’s Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) which takes place May 27-30 in Saskatoon and a computer whiz kid from Parksville is up for the challenge. Next week Ryan O’Hara will be among hundreds of Canada’s best skilled trade and technology students. The 17-year-old who is graduating from Ballenas Senior Secondary this year will be representing the province at the event in the web design category. The (SCNC) is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. O’Hara, who beat out competitors from across B.C. at the Skills Canada Regional competition in Abbotsford on April 15, will now

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go up against the country’s best and brightest technology students. Bringing home a gold medal in web design at provincials is huge but representing the entire province is an even bigger accomplishment, according to Ballenas career coordinator Luc Ouelett. He agreed some amazing students have attended Ballenas and O’Hara is one of them. “Being able to compete at that level is winning already. Ryan and I have worked together for three years. He is a very good kid,” he acknowledged. Ouelett said Ballenas has had former students compete at the national level with Skills Canada and it is very exciting. Competing for Skills Canada regionally was not a new experience for O’Hara. See GOLD WILL LOOK GOOD, page A39

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Beatlemania hits Parksville Qualicum

Tribute Festival stars Now & Then Brenda GouGh NEWS Contributor

Beatlemania is about to invade Parksville. The ultimate Tribute Artist Festival takes place May 22, 23, 24 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC) — it’s a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society — and for the first time there will be a Beatles act. Now & Then is a Beatles revival tribute band that calls Buenos Aires, Argentina home. Along with Ben Klein as Elvis, Now & Then will be headlining the weekend -long Vancouver Island Tribute Festival which kicks off Friday night. (Now and Then plays Saturday night. For more information about the entire festival, including ticket information, visit: www.islandtributefestival.com). The four musicians, who arrived in Parksville just after Mother’s Day, have never been out of Argentina before and are hoping their repertoire of Beatles hits will be the start of a successful tribute band career. They have Gayna Thompson, the owner of the Chuffin Café in Parksville to thank for bringing them here. Thompson said she is managing the band and has lined up a tour that will see them perform in British Columbia and Alberta before they head to England in August. “Managing a Beatles tribute band is a bucket list thing for me. I have always wanted to do it. I have been dealing with tribute artists since 2002 but never any Beatles because it is four people,” she said. Last fall, she was going to audition people and pick her own Beatles band

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Beatles fans will get a taste of what it may have been like to see the English rock band perform. Now & Then, an Argentinian Beatles tribute band, will play in Parksville on Saturday at the Island Tribute Festival and at a Beatles revival concert May 30.

to manage, but that all changed when she did some research online and discovered a group that won the battle of bands in the 14th Latin America Beatle week in Buenos Aires. “I thought I would do some research

on-line and see how many Beatles bands are on the Island, B.C. and Canada. I did it while I was working and before you know it you forget who you are listening to anymore and then their video came up and I paid attention.” Thompson had nev-

er heard about the prestigious contest which gathers the best South American Beatle tribute bands. She said the winners had the best harmonies she had ever heard in her life. See FROM GET BACK, page A29

Exotic male dancers and appies in Coombs Brenda GouGh

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An inaugural event at the Coombs Community Hall May 23 is certain to get some girls giddy. Hosted by the Coombs Hilliers Recreation and Community Organization (CHRCO), Girls Nite Out is an event for those 19 years of age and older that will include pampering stations, champagne, appetizers and exotic male dancers. CHRCO event coordinator and jack of all trades Sue O’Hare said they hope to make the

ladies-only evening and annual event. She said there will be spa-style treatments from 7 to 10 p.m. and after that a pair of male dancers will entertain for two hours. Guests will be greeted with a glass of bubbly when they arrive and hot and cold appetizers will be served throughout the night as women visit booths with many things girly. O’Hare who describes the fun evening as “posh

meets smutty” said there will be a cash bar and girl power songs to keep the party moving. There will also be a door prize for a make-over which includes a hair cut from a local salon and a treatment at Lesley’s Esthetics in Parksville. Tickets are $25 and available at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, Mulberry Bush Books in Qualicum Beach, the Coombs General Store, Cruisers Grill in Whiskey Creek and Alberni Colour in Port Alberni.

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Question and answer period will follow the 77-minute screening A screening of local filmmaker Richard Boyce’s Coastal Tarsands Journey to Deleted Islands will play at the McMillan Arts Centre May 28. Boyce has shot documentaries for 20 years, making films and videos focusing on social issues and the environment. A news release issued by Boyce describes the film’s synopsis: “The filmmakers embark upon a cinematic kayak journey, taking a first-hand look at the narrow channels and a maze of islands along the west coast of Canada, precisely where hundreds of Supertankers loaded with millions of barrels of Alberta Tarsands will navigate if the Enbridge Corporation builds its Northern Gateway Pipeline. This film explores the coast, its natural features, the weather, the

currents, the wildlife, and the people who live there.” Boyce’s debut as co-director and cinematographer was on the feature documentary The Street – a film with the homeless (1997), a gritty portrait of three homeless men living on the downtown streets of Montreal over a period of six years. Boyce provokes social and environmental change by engaging a cross section of media including film, video, and the internet, notable as the Victoria Outreach Worker 2006-2011 for the website Homeless Nation, winner of the World Summit Award 2009. Boyce was honoured with the 2012 Mark Haslam Award at Toronto’s Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival for “giving voice to individuals, communities, struggles or stories

that are under-represented in the media... The selected work demonstrates the power to inspire reflection and positive action towards the social and ecological health of the planet.” With a MFA in Film Production, Boyce founded Island Bound Media in 2000 on Vancouver Island where has lived for most of his life. The screening starts at 7 p.m. May 28 at the MAC located at 133 McMillan Street in Parksville. Admission is by donation. A question and answer period with Boyce will follow the 77-minute screening. For more information visit www. coastaltarsands.ca or www.richardboyce.com. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by Richard Boyce

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proceeds going to the Salvation Army building fund. She said they will start with the Get Back set and then they will move into Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The group will do some touring in B.C. and Alberta before heading to Liverpool, England where they will perform several shows at Liverpool Beatle week. It was the battle of the bands Beatles win that gave them their spot at Beatle Week and the foursome agree it will be one of the most important moments in their musical careers. Performing on the most important stage any Beatle fan has ever known, playing Beatles music is a dream come true for the 20-something guys and they hope it will be reminiscent of what the original Beatles members experienced back in the 1960s. “We want the women to go crazy just like they did for the original Beatles. We hope there is lots of screaming and shouting,” they all agreed. Tickets for Now & Then May 30 at 7:30 p.m. are $25 and can be purchased at the PCCC or the Chuffin Café.

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“I started listening some more and then I looked to see where they were from and when I saw Argentina I went oh oh. I couldn’t have picked a band further away if I tried to. I thought it ain’t going to work because they don’t know English,” she explained. Thompson sent them a message and within 10 minutes they got back to her in English. That was one hurdle over. “I asked ‘do you have a manager’ and they said ‘no we don’t’. That was two hurdles over. I asked ‘would you like to come and tour Canada’ and they said they would love it.” She admitted it took a lot of work processing paper work through immigration which started in the fall of 2014. Thompson said not only do the guys look the part, the talented musicians also sound like the Fab Four. Back in Argentina two of the band’s members had been awarded “Best Guitar player” for three consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014) and “Best Drummer” in 2013, respectively. She said they will do the Tribute show this weekend and on May 30 they will do a full concert at the PCCC with partial

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015 10:00 AM end of Allsbrook Road in Parksville, BC Enjoy the natural beautiful scenery of the Park located in our backyard and be eligible for race prizes, enjoy snacks and refreshments provided by Thrifty Foods and help raise funds to support MVIHES in our mandate of conservation and restoration of salmon habitat, estuaries and shorelines. The 5k and 10k routes are marked and monitored by race officials during the event.

Register on line at www.TheRiverRun.ca [deadline for online registration June 5] or on: June 5, 2015 – 4:00 to 8:00 pm register outside the front doors at Thrifty Foods in Parksville and pick up your race kit.

June 7, 2015 Race Day – registrations will be accepted on Race Day. Please arrive early in the gravel parking lot to register and pick up your race kit.

Registration Fees: $30.00 adult; $20.00 students & seniors; children 14 and younger accompanied by an adult are free. For additional information contact Deborah Nicol, Race Director, at AnnualRiverRun@Gmail.com or 250-607-7038.

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Local shutter bug Brian Argyle will be sharing his years of expertise in photography in a new course being offered at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach.

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If you want to broaden your horizons and become a skilled photographer, The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach has new course starting next week. The Elevate Your Photography workshop is being facilitated by award winning photographer Brian Argyle. The retired snowbird spends his winters in Arizona and other parts of the southwestern US and Mexico where he enjoys snapping photos. Argyle said he has more than 100,000 pictures on his computer. A skilled photographer can take even the most overshot subject and produce an image which is creative and jaw-dropping. Argyle who has many years of photography under his belt has proven he has those skills. His work has been part of the Comox Valley Airport Art and Culture Program, an annual partnership between YQQ and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council. For three years, his images have been on display at the airport. The most recent was a 20-inch-by-90-inch panoramic triptych of Wikaninnish Beach which came down at the end of April. “I would like to find a good home for it because it is too big for my wall,” Argyle said Teaching at TOSH is something new for the local shutter bug who said the workshop which isn’t about getting the perfect selfie with the camera on your phone. “It is geared towards people who have some decent equipment and want to be creative with it beyond the settings of the camera,” he said. Argyle said you don’t need a fantastic camera to take great images anymore but for the course you will need a camera that will allow you to control exposure such as a digital SLR

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or a higher end point and shoot. If you are getting some great feedback on your photography but you only feel confident in your ability to shoot in priority modes you may be asking yourself what next? Why not learn how to take creative control of composition, focus and exposure and become confident using aperture, shutter and even manual modes to produce photos. Argyle agreed that many people are scared to take their photography further because they either consider it too complex or simply do not have a clue what it entails. He added that some people need more than a book of instructions to learn and he will teach using both classroom and assignment examples with explanations in non-technical terms. “It is much better to do something than read about it. It is like trying to ride a bicycle. If you read a book on riding a bike it is not quite the same as getting out there and doing it.” He said today’s cameras do great jobs of taking images but if you want to get creative you have to be in command and no matter what your vision, a bit of expert advice about your equipment can make it come to life. “There are a number of people taking pictures with their phones and if they are just going to publish them on Facebook or on the internet they don’t need the resolution. But a lot of times they get a picture and think wow this is a great photo I should blow this up … but they can’t.” Students will explore topics including landscapes, people, flowers, sports, animals, still life, abstracts and long exposures including flowing water, night skies and light painting. Post processing software and its role and contribution to the end result of a photo will also be discussed. The course runs Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon starting May 27 and going until June 17. The cost of the workshop is $90. For more information or to register call 250-752-6133.

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We offer marksmanship, first aid, camping, boating, physical training, sports activities, music programs, citizenship , friendships, and even paid summer training camps! Ongoing registration is on Wednesdays at the Oceanside Middle School from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Contact one of our officers at our League Headquarters 250-248-2677 __________________________________

Navy League Cadet Corps Admiral Yanow is looking for young people between the ages of 9 & 12 who are looking for fun, adventure and a challenge! We offer marksmanship, first aid, camping, boating, physical training, sports activities, music programs, citizenship and friendships.

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The 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair will be hosted Sunday, May 31 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Bradley Centre.

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Sunday, May 24, 2015 2:30pm The Port Theatre 125 Front St, Nanaimo

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Calling all fibre enthusiasts Bringing together farmers and artisans

If all things fibre excite you, if fabulous fleece, roving and yarn in myriad colours inspires you to create, then you might want to attend the 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair being held Sunday, May 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bradley Centre in Coombs. This is the 5th year of this popular event organized by the Bradley Centre Thursday Spinners. The aim is to bring together, under one roof , local farmers producing fleece such as wool, alpaca, angora and mohair and local artisans who create roving and one of a kind hand dyed yarns.

According to a news release issued by the Bradley Centre Thursday Spinners, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are hotbeds of small fibre producing farms, cottage industry yarn producers and even a few fibre mills. The organizers hope is to create an awareness and an appreciation locally (hence the 100 mile tag) with spinners, knitters, weavers, felters and all fibre artists whether hobbyist or professional. May is shearing season so right now is the best time to find that perfect fleece produced by a local farmer. With more than 30 vendors selling everything from whole fleeces and roving, supplies and gadgets for knitters and spinners, to hand crafted items, there is sure to be something for every

crafter. And if you have ever wanted to try your hand at spinning fibre this is a great opportunity. There will be door prizes, a food concession by Back’s Diner and ongoing spinning demonstrations. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Bradley Centre Thursday Spinners all proceeds from vendor table rentals go to support the Bradley Centre and its programs. For more information on table rentals, contact Nancy Tait at joyfulimages@ shaw.ca or 250-758-3630. The Bradley Centre is located at 975 Shearme Road in Coombs. — Submitted by the Bradley Centre Thursday Spinners

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ARTHUR CHARLES BERRY March 25, 1943 - May 8, 2015

With great sadness we share the news of Artâ€™s passing. Born in Montreal, his Mother moved the family to Rawdon, Quebec after his Dad died from a wound received in the war. Art joined the Navy right out of school and it was during his service that he learned many of the lessons that became the foundation of his life. Art and his partner went on to open one of the first data processing bureaus in Canada and when companies shifted to in-house computing, Art shifted his focus as well, helping to introduce Cobra Golf to Canada. He stayed in the golf business for many years. His last career was in the employ of the Yates Funeral Service on Vancouver Island, a role that he dearly loved and very reluctantly retired from only recently. When Art was young, his Mom told him that she wanted him to be a thief - She wanted him to steal something good from each person he met. That became the philosophy for his life. One of his passions was for the Masonic Brotherhood. He joined the Lodge in Quebec, was Master of Sunnylea Lodge in Ontario three times. When he moved to Vancouver Island, he became a member, and ultimately secretary, of Euclid Lodge. He met many wonderful friends and made lifelong connections that shared his values across Canada through the fraternity. Art made time for others and would always find a way to help someone that was in need. A great communicator, he kept in touch with friends old and new. He had integrity in his work and his relationships, never taking shortcuts to make things easier for himself and he brought that out in others. The ultimate caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Art leaves his wife Mary Ellen to remember the love and the laughter. He will be deeply missed by his sons and their families; Christopher, his wife Sonia, and grandchildren, Philip and Victoria; Matthew, his partner Katherine, and grandchildren, Jacob and Victor; and James, his wife Corrie, grandchildren, Sydian and Clover. He loved them all so so much. He also leaves to miss him, sisters, Marjorie Laviolette of Owen Sound, Ontario, and Barbara Hoard of Milton, Florida; their families; as well as his first wife and friend, Sheila Deveney; his cousins; and his Uncle Spike. Art was predeceased by his parents Maude (Goudey) and Arthur Charles Berry Sr. Art was deeply involved with Mary Ellenâ€™s family, loved them all and was loved in return, especially her mother, Liz and, his partner in crime, Sheila. They will miss him as well. Thank you to the many, many friends and family and his Masonic Brothers who visited, called, emailed and texted, and generally supported him. His last few weeks on earth were so full of love, concern, and fun. We love you all. The Palliative Care Team at the Nanaimo General Hospital with the special nursing staff, the doctors, and the volunteers, made Artâ€™s last days comfortable and supported the family and friends as well. Thank you all so much. You are all amazing. To Barry Tuck and all of the staff and his friends at Yates Funeral Service, the family appreciate your gentle help with guiding us through this difficult time and showing us how to make it meaningful for everyone.

Art always wished to live respected and die regrettedâ€Ś..and so he did. God bless you. There will be a Memorial Service in Artâ€™s honour at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 23rd at Yates Funeral Service, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. In lieu of flowers, please make sure you have registered as an Organ Donor, a cause near and dear to Artâ€™s heart or make a donation in his memory to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation, 1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 where he received such wonderful care each time he was there. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held for Kaj Jensen on May 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Pacific Gardens Co-housing Community 347 Seventh Street Nanaimo, BC

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HACKMAN, STEVE HENRY passed May 11, 2015, aged 73 years. As a man who usually read these obituaries to make sure that his name wasnâ€™t in them, Steve would be surprised to see that today, it is. Steve is survived by family who loved him dearly: his wife and best friend of 47 years, Sigrid; son Gregory (Heather) and only grandchild, Shawn; daughter Christine; brother Jack (Shirley) and nieces Deidre and Leann; brother-inlaw Arne (Marita) and nieces Ingrid and Marlene; and numerous cousins. He is predeceased by his adopted sister, Jeanne Belik. Steveâ€™s guidance, generous heart, and ready sense of humour will be deeply missed. Cremation has been accorded, and Celebrations of Life will follow in Qualicum and Edmonton in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please hug someone you love, and if you wish, donate to the charity of your choice.

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Heather Tanya Kohut January 4, 1947 â€“ May 8, 2015 Heather died peacefully at her home in Nanoose Bay on Friday, May 8th. She is survived by her husband Jarvis; children Tom, Peter, and Keith. Heather was an avid gardener, as reflected in her beautiful garden at home and through her volunteer work at Milner Gardens. She also had a gift with animals, volunteering at the SPCA and pet sitting for the neighbourhoodâ€™s dogs, cats, and occasional parrot. A private Reception was held for Heather on Thursday, May 14th at Yates Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Heatherâ€™s memory with a donation in her name to the BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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Well, the data is being crunched, but you probably don’t need to hear it to know that our battle against influenza this past season was pretty much a bust! The statistics show that the vaccine was only about 23% effective – compared to the Catherine usual rate of about 60%. Predicting the best vaccine Pharmacist components can be imperfect. Unfortunately, this year the dominant strain, responsible for about 2/3 of circulating influenza A, was not included in the vaccine. Planning is underway for the 2015/16 flu vaccine and, due to the emergence of A/Switzerland as a dominant strain, it is likely there will be a significant change to the components this year. A change also looks possible for the influenza B strain - B/Phuket is emerging as the possible candidate. The second A strain will probably remain as A/California. A/Switzerland is a H3N2 type, which tends to cause worse illness and is associated with higher mortality rates. It appears that, perhaps, our immune systems are not immune to the effects of aging. The elderly often have a lower immune response to vaccinations, such as the flu vaccine. A recent study examined this effect and utilized higher doses of flu vaccine in hopes of compensating. The result? The high-dose vaccines definitely produced a more robust antibody level – but more investigation is needed to determine the clinical outcomes of this response. Much is made of the “art” of medicine, but the best medical decisions are based on facts and evidence. Our pharmacists can help you wade through the sea of information and separate the fact from the fiction.

May is Allergy Month Our pharmacists can assist you in making the best selections among OTC medications – including anti-histamines to treat your hay fever. And, if you’re using prescription medication, be sure to take a moment to learn about its optimal use!

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SAGITTARIUS All things are possible if you stay flexible. CAPRICORN Your state of mind will very much dictate what you gain, or lose, today – it’s your mind that creates your reality.

AQUARIUS You will clash with someone today – just say or do what you must and then move on.

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This position is for 30 hours a week for eight weeks starting the week of June 1, 2015. Candidates should have their own digital camera, a vehicle and a valid driver’s licence. The NEWS offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is one of BC’s Best Newspapers, the recipient of Gold for Best Community Newspaper in 2010 and 2012 by the BCYCNA. It is the paper of record in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is owned by Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

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Keith and Krisanna Jeffery are teaching meditation at free classes in Parksville every Thursday.

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Keith and Krisanna Jeffery, fresh from teaching meditation techniques to hundreds of students in California, are offering free drop in community meditations at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Parksville Pharmasave is generously funding the space each week. First and foremost — Keith stresses that you do not have to “empty your mind” to benefit from meditations. And second — you do not have to sit for years on a mountain top somewhere to benefit. A plethora of research shows that just a few minutes a day can reduce stress and pain, improve sleep, increase relaxation, increase

focus, memory and concentration, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, increase a sense of overall well-being, improve relationships and finally — help practitioners live right here, right now. Each week, Krisanna and Keith will teach two different meditation techniques (usually between 10 and 12 minutes long), offer research, facilitate discussion and answer questions. Of the large variety of techniques offered over the sessions, you are bound to find a few you love. Comfort is a main priority, so chairs are provided. Many of you know Keith from his popular Four-Minute Fitness classes and Krisanna is a wellknown local counselor and yoga instructor. For more information, visit www.4minutefitness.com/ meditation.htm. — Submitted by Keith and Krisanna Jeffery

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Indoor courts at Oceanside Place will be set up until the middle of July when the ice goes back inside the arena Pickleball has made a very successful debut at the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville. Nine courts have been set up on the dry floor of one of the arenas. These courts are available for drop-in players Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m.-4:40 p.m. The pickleball courts will remain available until the ice goes back in mid-July. According to a news release issued by Elaine Bohm, in addition to drop-in play, there have been more than eighty

players that have signed up for instruc- McNutt said their guidance and suptional classes and more players are join- port have been invaluable and that she ing this sport at a rapid rate. couldn’t have done it without them. Moreover, one “I knew this would I knew this would be a school so far has be a good fit for our arebrought their class good fit for our arena, but na, but did not know did not know where to get down to play on the the equipment, best layout where to get the equipcourts at Oceanside ment, best layout for the for the courts or how to Place. courts or how to attract attract players The release said players,” said McNutt. VALERIE MCNUTT volunteers like Hugh “Hugh and his Bohm and his coaching coaching volunteers staff have been the realed me through the son this project has been so successful whole process, provide instruction for this year. the classes and are the champions that The arena programmer, Valerie this sport required to get started in a

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Coming off of being a sparring partner in the biggest fight boxing has seen in decades, Dashon “Flyboy” Johnson is stepping into the ring this weekend to take on Chris Aucoin at the “Rumble at the Rink” in Nanaimo, Saturday night. “Flyboy,” who hails from Escondido, California, was in the training camp for Manny Pacquiao as he prepared for his fight against Floyd Mayweather earlier this month. Johnson was “Manny’s Personal Floyd” throughout the camp. “It was a dream come true,” Johnson said. “It was something that was farfetched, it’s a blessing to have been part of it. To be one of his sparring partners for arguably one of the biggest fights in boxing history was huge. Having him trust in me to help him prepare for it, for the biggest fight of his career, those are memories that I’ll cherish forever.” Johnson not only took away lots of experience from being in the same ring with a fighter like Pacquiao, he earned praise from iconic trainer Freddy Roach along the way as well, who called “Flyboy” a “great training partner that gave Manny lots of good work” in camp. It’s a little extra pressure but Johnson is able to take it

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Dashon “Flyboy” Johnson (left) and Gloved Up Promotion’s Terry Strawson get together for a photo ahead of Saturday night’s card, the “Rumble at the Rink” where “Flyboy” will take on Chris Aucoin on an action-packed, history making card.

all in stride. “It’s a little pressure,” Johnson agreed, “But I’ve been doing this for a long time, you can kind of say I’m a veteran of the sport at the young age of 27. I’m going to use the little things that I learned in camp,

use my experience and just be Dashon out there. It should be a good fight but it should go in my favour.” Johnson hasn’t fought north of the border since 2013. “Feels awesome, I’m undefeated in Canada,” Johnson said. “Last

time I was here, I had a surprise knockout of two-time Olympian Adam Trupish. I’m looking for much of the same this Saturday night.” With the presence of Johnson on the card, along with two title fights and Gordy Racette making history as the first Canadian boxer to fight in five decades, it’s a night that fight fans won’t want to miss. For Terry Strawson, promoter of Gloved Up Promotions, the months of hard work are coming to an end and will all unfold this Saturday night at the Frank Crane Arena. Though there are still a few days left, Strawson has been busy taking calls for ticket sales, interviews and even television requests from stations like CTV. “I’m getting nervous to see what happens,” Strawson said. “It’s been busy but it’s been lots of fun too. For this show, for me, I’m really happy with putting on two title fights on a card. We’ve gone from nowhere to putting two title fights on a card, that’s big for us. Having Dashon in coming off of training with Pacquiao in the biggest fight in boxing, that’s huge. The two girls fighting again after the fight of the night last year and Gordy on the card too, it’s the icing on the cake. We’re going to be able to enjoy these fights on Saturday like everyone else.”

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With the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League President, Miles Parsons in attendance, the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals AGM had a different purpose than in years past. Parsons made it clear that the Generals “need to figure things out” in regards to their board of directors, in order to continue to operate as an organization in the VIJHL. With the VIJHL holding their AGM at the end of this month, Parsons said that the Generals aren’t a topic of discus-

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as the new president for the Generals. “There’s work to do, for everyone involved,” Yelland said. “We’ve got to turn things around and it starts from the top.” Parsons acknowledged that there was a lot of confusion from within and having spoken with different members of the Generals organization, Parsons voiced his concerns about the franchise. “If there’s nobody that oversees all of these things, that’s where we get concerned,” Parsons said. “I came close to having

to step in twice last season, due to matters that took place within this organization. I’m not here to threaten anyone but it’s very clear as to what’s going to happen with this team if it can’t be run properly.” Parsons, along with members from the Comox Valley Glacier Kings ownership group, were on hand at the AGM and offered a hand to help turn the ship around. As it was made very clear at various points throughout the meeting, this is a problem that

needs to be fixed immediately or it could have repercussions, including a suspension of the team itself, should things not improve. “We’ve seen the way things were run before,” Parsons said. “It’s not an organization that’s run by the president, this is clearly an organization that’s run by the board here. It’s been a mess and we need to see that fixed. It’s going to take a bit of work to make it better but I see that the passion to turn it around is here.” See BETTER, page A42

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growing up,” Becker said. “So we’ve signed up for the Ironman Challenge. Two local students will be playing We’re trying to help raise money to 100 holes of golf on send kids to camp in We’re trying to help raise June 11 at Arbutus the summer, which money to send kids to Ridge Golf Course was an amazing excamp in the summer to raise money to perience that we got RYAN BECKER support the work of to be part of and want YoungLife in Qualito make it so that othcum Beach. ers can have that same experience.” KSS Grade 12 students Ryan BeckWith a fundraising goal of $1,500, er and Jesse Goring will play 100 holes both Becker and Goring will be lookas part of the YoungLife Vancouver Is- ing for donations before the big day land Ironman Invitational Golf Clas- on June 11. You can donate at www. sic. YoungLife is a group where vol- younglife.ca/ryan_golf_qualicum or unteer leaders build a mentor-style call Doug Lochead, head of YoungLife relationship with teenagers. Qualicum Beach, at 250-927-8852 or “We were both part of YoungLife e-mail Dlochead@younglife.ca

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Both the Kwalikum Secondary (KSS) Golf Team and senior boys soccer team will be part of a fundraiser this weekend to raise money for next year. Along with a Buick, the Kondor golf and soccer teams have been signing up people to test-drive some vehicles this Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the school. For each person a student signs up, they receive $20 towards their team next season.

“It’s a fun little event we’ve got,” KSS soccer and golf coach Butch Gayton said. “It’s nice incentive for the kids to get out there and try to get as many people as they can to sign up so they can get some money back and it’s a fantastic thing that the fine people at Harris Parksville are doing for us to make this all possible.” Anyone looking to sign up or for more information can contact Gayton at 250-7525651 or bgayton@sd69.bc.ca

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1670 Meadowood $599,900

1759 Martini $279,000

• Great-room style 2000 sf rancher • 3 bed/3 bath; lovely fir accents • 2.86 private, gently sloping acres • Deluxe detached workshop 29’ x 21’

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Peligren PR

CAREFUL GARDENS LOADED!

• 360 degree ocean & mountain views • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 baths plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244 • Large shop

• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure

Rossana Klampfer 604.619.3840 rossana.k@shaw.ca

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Royal LePage Northstar

• Large fenced yard • 3 BR & 2 bathrooms • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Gated Community

Lorie Nielsen

Advertising Representative

Dale Rumming Personal Real Estate Corp.

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

Direct:

250-905-0014

Email:

lorie.nielsen@pqbnews.com Fax:

250-248-4655 • Side by side Duplex • Double garage between • 1.64 Acres, fenced yard • RV parking

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

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MLS #387642

Black Press C O M M U N I T Y

N E W S

1785 Warn Way $399,900

• Across from Little Qualicum Falls Park • Gated Community • 12’x24’ covered storage included • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres

5 ACRES - Little Qualicum New Price! $139,900

1810 Canuck $296,900

D RE

• 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean and mountain views • Private

MLS # 376706

314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371

Recreational Riverfront Lot From $29,900 to $62,900

M E D I A

SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR?

Call kevin clayton

1725 Settler $539,900

• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area • Gated community

D RE

• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom • .54 acres, southern exposure • 2 storage sheds MLS # 382130

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Brenda

Nicolls

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

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Ian Lindsay

250-248-8371

250.248.1071

1.888.243.1071

www.ianlindsay.ca ian@ianlindsay.ca

Frank Fairley

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Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing #4 - 5300 Gainsberg Road, Deep Bay

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

101 - 897 West Island Highway, Parksville 205 Wallace Way

#103-431 W. Crescent, QB

$719,900

Spacious 2 level 4870 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home with sweeping ocean views. Custom built by Camelot Homes

$439,900

Sweeping ocean and coastal views. Spacious 1897 square foot floor plan. Secured access, parking and landscaped grounds

208 - 3555 Outrigger Rd, Nanoose Bay

$379,900

NE W

$229,900

717 Arrowsmith Way

Watefront condo, sweeping views. High end custom renovation throughout. Marina, golfing, West Coast lifestyle.

Spacious 3 bedroom rancher. Crawlspace, gas forced air, landscaped. Close to marina, golf course, shopping

1145 Spider Lake

626 Windward Way

$679,900

340,000

Lighthouse Landing Estates • 1667 sq ft, 2 bed + den/2 bath patio home built in 2006

• Elegant kitchen, French doors off DR lead to patio perfect for evening BBQs

• 9’ ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood flooring & lots of windows

• Well run strata of 30 homes on 16 acres, pet friendly, affordable fees

• Spacious master w/5 pc ensuite, walk-in closet & access to patio with a view

• Walk to Marina, explore local trails & beaches, close to Mt Washington

Grant Wildeman

$380,000

REALTOR®

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

www.grantwildeman.ca Spacious 2 bdrm plus private den crawl space rancher. Open kitchen family room opens onto 2 deck areas. Nice golf course location, RV parking, beach nearby

430 Rupert E Road

874 Marsh Place, Parksville

$359,900

$869,000

Pr ice

Rural rancher, comfy 3 bedroom, space for all your toys. 1400 Sq Ft Storage/Workshop, RV Parking, 749 Sq Ft complete guest suite, plus studio

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

174 Saturna Drive, Qualicum Beach $394,900

#5-100 Abbey Lane, Parksville $189,900 • • • •

Nicky Westnedge

Unlicensed Assistant

55+ well maintained patio home 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Within walking distance to all amenities Small pet allowed & in unit laundry

• • • •

Custom built over 2000 sqft rancher 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Open plan living area with natural gas fireplace Sunny south facing patio and lots of RV parking

This custom designed residence offers location, quality, and convenience with easy access to Village Centre, parks, schools and shopping.

YOUR CHOICE OF PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTIES 325 Sutherland Cr $479,000 Location, walk to everything, easy beach access 4737 Maple Guard $799,000 Beautiful vistas overlooking Chrome Lighthouse. 3000 sq ft custom home plus detached shop. Lot 17 + 18 Blueback Dr $1,045,000 Escape to your private cabin located on two walk on waterfront lots. Lot 13 Amberwood Ln $725,000 Build your dream home on this exclusive street by Brickyard Bay.

Larger one level home, quiet cul-de-sac. Newer roof, indoor workshop, covered patio. Room for your RV or boat..

LIS

385 Craig Street, Parksville $324,900 • 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, split level home • Large landscaped lot with many fruit trees • Close to all amenities

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

LOTS AND ACREAGES Sunrise Lot for Sale. . . . . . . .$479,000 Fully serviced building lot with ocean view

SOLD

Thorpe Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .$369,900 28.5 acres Golf Course Location . . . . . . $169,000

FROM

$274,900 to $3,900,000

1575 Haida Way, Nanoose Bay $389,000

Turnbull Road. . . . . . . . from $235,000 2 five acre properties. SEVERAL PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITES AVAILABLE

Horne Lake Road . . . . . . . . .$699,900 71 acres

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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

LIS

855 Humphrey Road, Parksville $324,900 • • • •

Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher Spacious living room with gas fireplace Low maintenance fully fenced backyard Close to all schools and only blocks from Wembley Mall

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Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Brenda

Nicolls

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

Brenda

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

info@brendanicolls.com | www.brendanicolls.com

250-248-8371

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Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing 17 Sylvan Crescent, Parksville

Nicolls

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

385,000

New Listing

2200 Honey Wulff Close, Nanoose Bay

Quiet Welcoming Neighbourhood

Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

789,000

Luxury Home in River’s Edge

• 1998 sq ft, 3 bed/3.5 bath meticulously cared for rancher

• Generous living areas, spacious family room warmed by gas FP

• Bright kitchen with loads of storage & sunny eating nook

• Landscaped & irrigated south facing, fully fenced garden

• Newer vinyl windows, newer laminate floors w/cork underlay, 10 yr roof

• Covered patio w/glass skylights, powered garden shed on cement slab • Lots of RV & boat parking

ING!

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• 3895 sqft 3 bed/2.5 bath home on 2.89 ac. Built in 2011

• Open gourmet kitchen, French doors off DR lead to west facing covered deck

• Generously proportioned rooms, lots of light

• Breezeway leads to huge 3 bay garage & unfinished mezzanine space

• Granite, hardwood & tile throughout, wide hallways, high ceilings

• Concrete form construction for superior insulation

Pet Friendly Luxury Living Oceanview Condos Fitness Centre CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES INCLUDING: Woodgrove Shopping Centre, coffee shops, hospital, beaches, parks restaurants and much more.

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EXCITING NEWFOR PRICING NO STRATA FEES A YEAR! INCLUDES NET GST!

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NEW LISTING

$399,900 • 1667 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath plus den • Recent upgrades include new roof & windows • 20x36 insulated shop, .42 acres, lots of RV parking

$249,900 • 1104 sqft, 2 bed/1bath • .45 acre w/mature landscaping • Single car garage, metal roof

lespockett@telus.net FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:

MLS# 391870

MLS# 390703

IMMACULATE RANCHER

PRICED FROM $159,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

1-800-224-5906

MLS# 391760

• 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

WESLEY RIDGE PLACE

NEW LISTING

Personal Real Estate Corporation

(250) 927-7653

$359,900

$149,900 • 2 bed/1 bath + den, 1100 sq.ft. • Corner unit w/lrg south facing deck • Rentals allowed, no age restrictions

MLS# 391584

Les Pockett

NEW LISTING

$354,900 • 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

• 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

www.lespockett.com

$239,900 • • • •

2 bed/1 bath + den, 1101 sqft. Spacious great room layout Single car garage/garden shed 0.19 acre backing onto Mountainview park MLS# 386057

CUTE AS A BUTTON

NORTH QUALICUM

www.lespockett.com

Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

$187,900

$259,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

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

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

MLS# 388527

READY TO BUILD

SUNRISE RIDGE

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

BUILDER OR INVESTOR

MLS# 389663

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

D RE

$54,900

$35,900 • 2 bed/3bath, 1075 sqft. w/ lock-suite • 1/4 share located at Sunrise Ridge • Pool, hot tub, workout room • Short walk to beach MLS# 386107

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

$79,900

$57,000 • 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 389442

MLS# 386824

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

MLS# 376571

$194,900 • 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

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm

PHASE I & IIOnly SOLD OUT • PHASE III & PHASE IV NOW SELLING 15 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

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Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

ONYX OCEANVIEW CONDO

QUALICUM LANDING LUXURY

• • • •

S LI

Bright and spacious 1524 sqft 2 bedroom /2 bath Craig Bay penthouse Urban edgy feel, open plan, nat gas FP, luxurious finishings, OH ceilings Spectacular ocean, island, and mountain views from all main living areas Quartz Cts, 2 balconies (east /west facing), 2 underground parking spots

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S LI

• • • •

NG W

INCREDIBLE VIEWS!

• • • •

Turn key living! Spacious 2945 sqft 3 bedrm in gated 55+ community Private courtyard, Living/Dining Rm w/vaulted ceiling/ FP, Den/Office Eat-in Kitchen w/eating bar & bright nook,Family Room, covered patio Large deck w/views over greenspace to the 7th hole of the golf course

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OCEAN SANDS PARKSVILLE

G W

Lovingly cared for 3649 sqft 5 bedroom/3 bath waterfront on .34 acre Amazing oceanviews over the marina w/islands & mainland mountains Kitchen w/cherry cabinets/stainless appls, Family Room w/ woodstove Immaculate yard, deck & massive patio, RV parking, small boat ramp

• • • •

T IS

Amazing & bright 742 sqft 2 bedroom fully-furnished oceanview condo Living Room w/updated nat gas FP, private balcony overlooking ocean Kitchen w/replaced fridge, granite CTs, amazing oceanview Dining Area All furniture is included, full ownership, enjoy fabulous resort amenities

$748,000 FULL-ON OCEAN VIEWS

QUAILS LANDING EXECUTIVE

$469,900 WALK-ON WATERFRONT!

$279,900

CAPTIVATING PARKSVILLE RANCHER

$498,000

$89,000 A MUST-SEE!

Quality-built 2214 sqft 3 bedrm/2 bath home on landscaped .16 acre 9’ ceilings, handscraped alder floors, floor-ceiling slate-faced FP, Den Kitchen w/stainless appls & maple cabinetry, Bonus Room, large patio Nicely landscaped, private fenced yard w/plantings, stonework, shed

EN OP

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FAIRWINDS FANTASTIC

• • • •

Stylish 3258 sqft 5 bed w/views of Parksville Bay & Mount Arrowsmith Open plan Kitchen/Family Room w/wall-to-wall windows, spacious deck Island Kitchen w/oak cabinetry/nook, private lower level Bedroom & Bath Western exposure, sitting area with pergola, pro landscaping .21 acre

S LI

DEEP BAY DELIGHT NE

T IS

$1,300,000

MAPLE GLEN PARKSVILLE

$535,900 COZY & COMFORTABLE

COOMBS ACREAGE & SHOP

$780,000 A RARE OPPORTUNITY!

Open plan 1278 sqft 3 bedrm/2 bath in Schooner Bay Manor Park (55+) Kitchen w/ large island, eating bar, lots of cupboard and counter space Spacious Master Suite w/soaker tub/separate shower, wrap-around deck Sunroom, double carport, park-like yard w/plantings, pets OK by approval

MAIN LEVEL DAY-TO-DAY LIVING $359,000 WALK TO THE BEACH!

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T IS

Luxurious 2525 sqft 3 bedrm home on 5.69 acres secluded in the forest Vaulted ceiling, propane FP, wall of windows, & Kitchen w/top-line appl Huge patio w/FP/waterfall/hot tub, decorative outbuildings, tranquil pond Huge Detached Workshop w/in-law suite, separate 950 sqft rental home

S LI

PARKSVILLE EXECUTIVE HOME

• • • •

S LI

SPACIOUS IN NANOOSE NE

$299,000 GUARANTEED TO IMPRESS!

1972 sqft 4 bed rustic log home w/FP, country Kitchen, south facing deck Private 2650 sqft 4 bed home w/ separate drive & luxurious ensuite Plenty of garden space to grow your own food and land to raise animals Detached shop, covered RV parking, greenhouse, gardens, 2.58 acres

S LI

$398,000 TWO SEPARATE HOMES!

Charming 2326 sqft 3 bed custom home backing onto the golf course Exquisite design features throughout, Living Rm w/ceiling vault/gas FP Formal Dining Room, Office, Family Room w/nat gas FP, spacious patio Ultra-private park-like grounds w/gardens, detached workshop, .66 acre

GLEN EAGLE TOWNHOME T IS

• • • •

996 sqft 2 bed/2 bath “Edgewater” top-floor condo just steps to beach Panoramic views of Georgia Strait, Lasqueti/Texada Islands, mountains Open plan Living/Dining Room w/ wall of windows & nat gas FP, balcony 12 unit complex w/underground parking, near golf courses & downtown

S LI

FRENCH CREEK ELEGANCE

$669,000 ULTIMATE TURN-KEY HOME!

QUALICUM RETREAT

1500 sqft 3 bed/2 bath beach cottage in gated resort development A great seaside home, vacation getaway, or a vacation rental investment Open plan, deluxe Kitchen, hardwood flooring, patio w/ an ocean glimpse Complex amenities: heated pool, hot tub, clubhouse, steps to the beach

LOVELY OCEANVIEW CONDO S LI

INCREDIBLE VIEWS!

AMAZING HILLIERS ACREAGE

OPEN HOUSE HOSTED BY SABINE PITT • • • •

Cozy 1448 sqt 2 bed/3 bath rancher on a gated sun-soaked 1.13 acre Skylights, Kitchen/ Dining Room w/oak cabinetry, spacious eating area Huge wired workshop w/Office & Bath (Guest Suite or B&B potential) RV parking w/water hook-up, horseshoe pit, just blocks to Alberni Hwy

• • • •

Luxurious & bright 3475 sqft 3 bed+den/3 bath on landscaped .28 acre Large bright great room w/3-sided gas FP, hardwood floors, golf views Family Room, Office, full Guest Suite, incredible storage area, wine cellar 2 large decks, SW exposure, heat pump, new roof, BI vac, sprinkler syst

• • • •

1922 sqft 3 bedrm townhome on 16th green of Morningstar Golf course Large bright great room w/ 3-sided FP, hardwood flooring, golf views Master Suite w/patio access & luxurious ensuite, Island Kitchen, Den Loft Office, spacious private patio looks onto the course, great extras

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL & PERFECT! $449,000 WALK TO GOLF, REC CNTR, PARK $549,000 A GOLFERS PARADISE!

• Lovingly maintained 1529 sqft 3 bed/2 bath on landscaped .16 acre • Bright flowing layout, gas FP, skylights, good sized deck, great updates

OPEN HOUSE 796 FLETCHER AVE., PARKSVILLE SATURDAY, MAY 23 BETWEEN 1-3PM

$429,900 PRETTY AS A PICTURE!

$359,000

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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

1507 DALMATION • • • •

2 huge bedrooms, 2 baths new bathroom, new laminate big backyard, large deck great Columbia Beach location

$299,000

Kevin Clayton

• • • •

165 BUTLER AVENUE

2,237 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths Private gardens, hot tub Many new upgrades 1 bed, 1 bath detached cottage

$378,000

Aaron Nicklen*

#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

#4-5300 GAINSBERG ROAD

160 HOYLAKE W. ROAD

• 1667 sqft, 2 bed + den/2 bath patio home • 9’ ceilings, open plan, lots of windows • Spacious MB w/5pc ensuite, huge walk-in closet • Elegant kitchen, patio with view off dining room • Well run strata, 30 homes on 16 ac, pet friendly

$340,000

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Brenda Nicolls*

Gated Manor with ocean views Gorgeous custom upgrades, dream kitchen Library, home gym, 3 fireplaces 4,141 sqft., 4 beds, 5 baths

$1,045,000

Aaron Nicklen*

G IN IST L ST JU

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

$395,000 Jim&Margo Hoffman

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

$410,000

Tom Dodds

• • • •

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

• • • •

221 HIGSON CRESCENT

Walk-on waterfront, deck overlooking Courtyard with S. exposure, hedge Family room, gas fireplace, wet bar 2,115 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths

$888,000

• • • •

Aaron Nicklen*

229 CRABAPPLE CRESCENT

spotless 3 bedroom rancher 2 baths, family room crawlspace, brand new roof quiet Maple Glen location

$349,000

Kevin Clayton

G IN IST L ST JU

• • • •

1216 DOBSON ROAD

2.2 acres near Englishman River 2 homes, plus shop with 240 amp 2 wells, 1 irrigation, 1 drinking Heat exchanger with a/c; generator

$558,000

Aaron Nicklen*

LOT 9 CREEKSIDE DRIVE

• • • •

$149,900

$414,000

W NE

4287 PARK AVENUE

• walk on waterfront in Bowser • custom built stunning home • wood floors, granite, skylights • large separate shop plus garage

$889,000

567 DOGWOOD ROAD

• 1/2 acre in upscale bare land strata development • “Bionest”septic system, Bowser water system • Underground servicing, paved cul-de-sac, No GST! • Backs onto Nile Creek, close to walking trails

Brenda Nicolls*

ICE PR

Cape Cod style 2,957 sqft. home 5 beds and 4 baths Private lot, 0.34 of an acre Studio and lots of RV parking

Ian Mackay

SOLD

#124 A&B – 1175 RESORT DRIVE

615 CHINOOK AVENUE • • • •

• • • •

2 bed up, full suite down nice updates, great ocean view wood floors, separate shop superb location, lots of options

$539,000

Sunrise Ridge 5/8th ownership 2 bedroom/lock-off, balcony & BBQ area Granite counters, upscale finishing Can be rented, close to all amenities

$148,000

Kevin Clayton

Aaron Nicklen*

324 HALL ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH Expansive Ocean & Mtn Views - rare find - don’t miss out! Large wrap around deck on this 4 bed, 3 bath. Only 3 minute walk to the ocean for a swim! Call for a viewing!

T LIS

,80

#5 AWESOME STONE’S THROW #220-330 DOGWOOD ST (SHORELINE)

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

Kevin Clayton $374,900 NO GST Jill Tuggle

• 1400+sf living, a short pathway to the ocean • End unit, walkable pretty well to everything • Storage, garage, fresh paint, extra newness

Glenda Sweet*

Very likeable $259,000 Jill Tuggle

SOLD 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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Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

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Call Tom Gray 250-927-ROCK (7625) tomgray@spiderlakerock.ca Located 0ff Lakeview Rd., Adjacent to Spider Lake Provincial Park

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HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm Sat. by request

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