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Amid the debate over a new Wednesday night farmers’ market in Qualicum Beach — which was approved — the Thursday night street market has been cancelled. A Qualicum Beach town council public forum on the proposed Wednesday night “topup” farmers’ market was thrown a loop by Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association’s David Wood. Citing “a clear lack of leadership on behalf of this council (which) brings into question if this council’s integrity is in danger of being breached,” Wood said, “effective immediately, the QBDBA is cancelling our Uptown Summer Market.” Wood, who oversaw the market for the QBDBA, was the first to speak at the forum Monday night, reading from a prepared statement condemning council’s decision-making process. Calling council’s consideration of the proposal “a clear miscarriage of good governance practice,” he said council had already made a decision on the farmers’ market and was now acting in bad faith by reconsidering. Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market (QBFM) organizers had requested permission to close Veterans Way to expand their popular Saturday morning market to a Wednesday evening, food only, mid-week market. Manager Mimi Shewchuk explained that the Thursday market started at 6 p.m., meaning it was too late for that night’s grocery shopping, leaving only one day, where an earlier Wednesday market could supply people for three dinners before Saturday. See IT’S VETERANS WAY, page A9
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TEDDY BEAR PICNIC: Armed with their favourite fuzzy friends, the Edwards siblings from Errington were ready for some fun at the annual teddy bear picnic at Nanoose Bay on Sunday afternoon. Above, three-year-old twins Kaitlin, left, Katrina, right, and big brother Jeremiah enjoyed all of the fun events on Jack Begley Field. The event was sponsored by Quality Foods and run by dozens of volunteers.
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Charges have been laid after a collision involving three vehicles July 9 on the Inland Highway placed two people in the hospital. A 23-year-old man from Nanaimo has been charged with “driving
without due care and attention” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. The man claimed he was “reaching for something” and no drugs or alcohol have been related to the incident, said Foreman. A 43-year-old man from Qualicum
Beach was airlifted from the scene with serious injuries. Foreman said he is now recovering at home. Police, ambulance and fire services were called to Highway 19’s Little Qualicum Bridge at 6:40 p.m. on July 9, according to RCMP. See LADDER, page A9
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Onnig Cavoukian has photographed more than 100 world leaders, but these days he’s just as happy with snap shots on Parksville Beach. It’s taking him awhile to adjust to the slower pace of life, having recently moved from Ontario, but he said he enjoys it. “I tell people I’m becoming a beach bum.” Though a recent arrival, his Parksville home is already lined with favourite portraits taken over the last 50 years, along with works by his famous father and grandfather who started the photo dynasty known as Cavouk. His home is an elegant and comfortable reflection of his easy nature, which he uses to put his famous subjects at ease. “The longer you give me, the happier I am. The secret of my work is to help you become vulnerable, to capture your essence — in a studio you get nervous,” he said, casually pointing out memorabilia on a tour. “I make myself vulnerable in your eyes so you trust me enough to let go, then it’s a piece of cake,” he said. He likes two hours or more for a shoot, but doesn’t get that with world leaders, which have included the Shah of I wanted nothing to do Iran, Indira Ghandi, with photography Queen Elizabeth Onnig CavOukian and Pope Paul VI. “Breznev gave me this,” he said of an archaic camera, explaining that Leonid Breznev, Soviet leader at the height of the Cold War, was one of the few who scared him. “All you saw was power walking in. He was a warmer, gentler Stalin,” he said. But Cavoukian won him over and by the end he crossed the room to give him a big bear hug. “We may not become friends, but we become more than acquaintances, I really love that part,” he said adding he sees about a third of his subjects socially afterward. “Back home I could attend a social engagement every night if I wanted — that’s great for a single guy who can’t
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cook,” he said with a smile. He’s also shot celebrities, business leaders, regular people and Canadian luminaries and has been honoured with three Canadian stamps made from his work. But he never wanted to get into the business. His grandfather Ohanness was a famed painter and restoration artist who escaped the 1915 Armenian massacre in Turkey and moved to Cairo where he got into photography and became the official photographer of King Fouad. That was a tradition Onnig’s father Arto continued before moving the family business to Toronto in 1958. “My father wanted me to do it, but I wanted nothing to do with photography.” At age 18 he stepped up for six months when his father suffered a massive heart attack, “and here I am 50 years later.” But he did get into it and learned to love photography, which he’s still
modest about. “I used to think wow, royalty, but if I weren’t good at what I do they wouldn’t ask me to do it. I’m not trying to show off but I am the very best I can be.” Born in Egypt, Onnig still identifies strongly with his Armenian roots, traveling there as often as possible. He continues to show off connections to Armenia, including a stunning panoramic picture he took of Mount Ararat — said to be the landing place of Noah’s Ark — with a line of military helicopters in the foreground. The Armenian leaders made him an honorary general and gave him a machine gun, which he wasn’t allowed to take on the airplane, so they gave him a glass one full of brandy instead, which he displays proudly. He also displays his grandfather’s collection of fine old books and quips that people say his grandfather’s charm and grace skipped a generation to him.
His family has found success in many area with his brother Raffi becoming a well-known children’s entertainer, and his sister Ann serving as the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. Continuing the tour, he points out his brother’s first gold record and casually references things like “You know who that is? Pat Nixon, the president’s wife,” he said gesturing to a family portrait with two women and two kids. “She’s with Maggie — Mrs. Trudeau and the boys.” Trying to retire, Cavoukian calls himself an avid hobby photographer, taking advantage of the natural beauty of his new home and occasionally working, recently completing a book for a major Ontario charity. Flipping through his photos of people like Oscar Petersen, Lee Iaccoca, Mrs. Canada and his grandparents among the world leaders, Cavoukian hopes to get a bunch of his and his family’s work into a gallery collection for posterity.
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“The one that shows the forest fires is timely with the current forest fire situation. It collapsed. It was going to be Batman and Robin but it had a crack. We videotaped the fall. Within five minutes it was gone. It was like watching dynamite blow up a building. They lost about five feet but they walked away, gave it a break and then regrouped. When they went back and reassessed it they said it kind of looks like a mountain. Because of burning forest fires in the news they went with that and people love it and have been voting for it for the Peoples Choice award,” said Smith. She agreed that the mind blowing sculptures the carvers have created this year are serious high calibre artwork and the thousands of people who will visit the gallery of sand art over the next 30 days won’t even notice there were mishaps. Dill agreed and said this is the best year yet. “Every year it is breathtaking and this year is more phenomenal because we knew by giving them an extra six hours it would allow them more time for risk taking. When you have this level of sculptor here they are going to take risks and they are going to try and go as high as they can and try more cut-throughs so you are going to get a better result.”
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Neil Horner said he had “I don’t understand… all planned to suggest a com- we’re about is getting food promise — that the farm- out there to people, makers’ market not start their ing good food available,” Wednesday market this year Shewchuck said. “There was and next year the QBDBA nothing negative about it.” join them on Wednesday A member of the audinights. ence read All we’re about is getting “But it from a surfood out there to people, appears vey the making good food they took town sent available their ball out with 195 MiMi SHeWcHuK and went responses home,” he from busisaid of Wood, who left the ness owners. Thirty per cent room after reading his state- said the farmers’ market had ment. a positive impact on their Shewchuk said it was in- business, 59 per cent said teresting that Wood said they there was no impact and were seen as the “bad guys,” six per cent said there was a because the QBFM also felt negative impact. people saw them as the bad Fifty seven per cent said guys. Horner quipped they they’d support a Wednesday shouldn’t worry, “clearly we food-only market on Vet(council) are the bad guys.” erans Way. Twenty one per
cent would neither support or oppose. Some people commented that there are plenty of ways to get farm food including numerous markets throughout the region, grocery stores and at the farms themselves. QBFM president Lorne McCallum, said as a farmer and businessman, he’s the only one responsible for his success, that it’s up to each business owner to make their price and quality competitive. In light of the surprise cancellation of the potentially competing market, council passed a motion allowing the Wednesday farmers’ market to go ahead, as a food-only market on Veterans Way.
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A pick-up truck driven by a 43-yearold man from Qualicum Beach was driving northbound when it lost a ladder on Little Qualicum bridge, according to RCMP. The following vehicle was driven by a 47-year-old woman from Parksville who also happened to be a flagger, the release said. She activated
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t’s difficult to understand how the town of Qualicum Beach operates at the best of times. For years the place was run like a country store. There are many examples of this, but having someone live on town-owned land (the Heritage Forest) for years without a lease or contract was a beauty and a potential dream-come-true for lawyers and insurance companies. The council from 2011-14 did some things to help drag the town into the 21st century, install some order and process and generally set the stage for a more professional operation. However, that council must have gone too far with some things. The electorate changed the balance of power in 2104, tossing out the leading force behind the push for professionalism, proper process and development, Dave Willie, and one of the most active community volunteers the town has ever had, Mary Brouilette. Fair enough. The electorate is always right. Some said the election of this new council would mean the end of any kind of development in Qualicum Beach that wasn’t institutional or subsidized. Some may even point to the inability of the Aldermuir cohousing project to go forward as an example of the return to the gates-closed mentality. That would be a mistake. This council was elected on a promise to adhere to the Official Community Plan, no matter how flawed the process was for the development of that plan and regardless of the largely-ignored growth provisions (12,000 people as a full build-out) in the plan. So, what made the Aldermuir people believe they had any chance to get this to the council table, let alone get re-zoning passed? By extension, what makes any developer believe they will get any re-zoning done in Qualicum Beach? If the plot of land one intends to develop is zoned for that purpose in the OCP, then perhaps the developer has a chance. Re-zoning for housing or anything that might actually turn a profit for the developer while creating jobs and bringing some demographic diversity to Qualicum Beach? Forget it. The people spoke in November of last year. This council won’t do much of anything substantial in terms of new development, but that’s what the people wanted. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters Beach dog confusion Recently, I noticed a new sign at the public entrances to the beach on Butterball Drive restricting dogs to be on leash when on the beach in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. I have lived here for nine years and walked my dogs on the beach off leash, with no incidents. My questions are: when, why and by who were these changes made? And why was there no public notification of pending changes? So I called the number on the sign. The respondent did not know when the signs were put up, or by whom. He gave me a number for the Ministry of Forests. The number is no longer in service, and gave a new number. So I called that number again and informed the respondent that the number had been changed and the new number was his. He was totally unaware of the change, but gave me the number of the local Ministry of Environment. Of course it is not open on the weekend and furthermore would not accept any voice messages. If dogs on the beach, off leash, offer a threat to wildlife and the environment, what about boats, paddle boarders, kayakers, etc. Or just people and noisy kids running around on the beach? Where do the restrictions end? And how are they all going to be enforced? I would hope that our police and bylaw and conservation enforcement officers have more important things to worry about than dogs off leash on a wide expanse of beach. Maeva lowen Qualicum Beach
emergency prep QB Thought you might like the story of the Qualicum Woods Residents’ Association potluck dinner July 12 at our home.
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“All you saw was power walking in. He was a warmer, gentler Stalin.” onniG Cavoukian, see story page a5
It was a great time of getting acquainted with our neighbours. We invited our fire chief, Darryl Kohse, because of our concern of the extreme dryness, heat and being adjacent to the Heritage Forest, and the story in The NEWS about the gentleman who found 60 cigarette butts. Our fire chief explained our exit options and what we can do to help each other, which helped relieve our anxiety in the event of a firestorm and high winds. We also had Rob Daman, our Qualicum Beach emergency coordinator, explain what we can do to be ready with our “go bag” by the door, ready to move in minutes from our house and that it should include contact information for your doctor, medicines, home insurance and policy, passports, important papers and other items listed in our emergency booklets. Daman has offered to come and speak to any group, any time. We also expressed concern to Chief Kohse and Daman and our town council Monday night, of the approximately 10 per cent of our elderly neighbours who are not mobile and how that would be managed in an extreme emergency. We are blessed to have a Town of Qualicum Beach with a very informed emergency status for us to plug into. So, if you don’t have your “go bag” ready, this is a great time to put it together. Carol and Fred dowe Qualicum Beach
Thanks farmers The hard-working local farmers who bring their produce to market Saturdays in Qualicum Beach — the best market in Oceanside — are doing the rest of us a favour that we seldom appreciate. Working a farm is probably the hardest work one will ever encounter, following
the unforgiving dictates of the soil, the season and the livestock and birds. Without thanks, they’re doing us all a favour. We’ll be painfully aware of this when the California drought makes agriculture untenable and our winter produce gets cut off. Not so long ago, Russia prohibited wheat export after a bad year — prices went up world-wide. Now California, the produce basket of North America, is approaching a drought so bad it threatens all local agriculture. In early April, the governor of California ordered the state to conserve a million and a half acre-feet of water in the next nine months, a drastic response to an intensifying four-year drought that has devastated small communities in the north, decimated groundwater supplies in the Central Valley and made the cities fear for the future — not to mention water-intensive agriculture where water skirmishes have already begun. Meanwhile, in Oceanside, we have Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer complaining bitterly that a minor extension to the best market in the Oceanside area might deprive some merchants of a few pennies profit. Personally, I feel deeply indebted to those mostly conscience-driven farmers for providing me with a superior, local product. Stan Gauthier Qualicum Beach
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I suggest Wilfrid Worland’s dinner guests (letter to editor, ‘Such a dead Qualicum Beach,’ The NEWS, July 7) replace the adjective ‘dead’ with something like ‘peaceful,’ ‘quiet,’ or ‘refreshing’ when commenting on Qualicum Beach. nanCy whelan Qualicum Beach See more LETTERS, pages 13, 41 & 42
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water leadership? On Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m., I arrived at my store in downtown Qualicum Beach to open for business. I was greeted with the sight of a Town of Qualicum Beach worker power washing the plaza area of the town clock on Memorial Avenue. What a waste of a precious commodity. Upon talking to the worker, apparently the Town of Qualicum Beach in its wisdom, or should I say lack of leadership, feels there’s no need to conserve water, even in the face of provincial drought standards and in the case of severe need such as a major fire whereby our reserves of water would be in great need. I find this to be just utterly asinine. Where is the leadership in Qualicum? Sure we may be in better shape than others in water supply, but we are only at July 12 in a year they are calling for severe drought conditions to persist. Where is the leadership? I am sure I am not alone in wondering! Ralph Causton Qualicum Beach
water: pay later As city council deliberates and discusses the size of the water treatment plant, the Parksville Residents Association (PRA) hopes they will remember we live in a maritime climate that causes buildings to deteriorate and require costly maintenance. Building a rightsized water treatment plant (WTP) facility is therefore essential. Given the above, the PRA feels that building an oversized facility that is projected to sit half empty for a number of years is fiscally imprudent. A more practical and cost-effective strategy is to build a right-sized facility for a 16ML/d capacity that can be expanded to accommodate population growth.
The current plan for an 8ML/d WTP is too small to serve Parksville’s immediate water needs. According to the consulting firm project leaders, the current proposed model of an under sized 8 ML/d filtration capacity could easily be doubled to 16 ML/d for about $2 million more. A 16ML/d capacity WTP would result in sufficient volumes of water to support Parksville to 2035 and negate any need to go to an expensive oversized WTP in fewer than 10 years. In this way, the burden of having to pay for the infrastructure needs of future generations would not fall on the current residents, but rather future users in a “pay as you go” process. We agree with ERWS that the largest water intake possible should be built to forestall future incursions into the Englishman River and also agree that the reduction in wildlife disturbance is well worth the upfront costs. al pastaRs, viCe pResident, paRksville Residents assoCiation Parksville
water is fixable Over the last couple of weeks we have had all the usual doom and gloomers and naysayers crying about the water shortage and insisting on all kinds of restrictions on future development. Wake up and smell the roses people. We don’t have a water shortage on this Island, just a lack of guts and intestinal fortitude to get on and do something about the water storage — all our winter rain just runs down into the ocean and is wasted. Many ideas have been put forward from taking water out of Cameron Lake or even the lakes up in Strathcona and using the rail corridor for pipelines. All the population centres are set around the rail lines so it wouldn’t be that difficult or expensive. If there is money available, why isn’t it at least been
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looked at? Why do the politicians seem fixated on taking water out of a nearly-dry Englishman River and then pumping it in and out of underground aquifers, treating it twice, in their $24 million super plant when they don’t even have a clue that it will work and the aquifers might just bleed off. As for the subject of development, it is not going to stop and why should it? Remember folks, 75 per cent of us came from somewhere else for the good life. Why should you now stop somebody else’s dream just because of a simple fixable problem called water storage.
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The water shortage situation seems to be something like the weather — everyone talks about it but never does anything about it. It seems obvious that this is only a concern for about five or six months of the year. When October showers come around and turn into November deluges, concern seems to die off only to return the following summer. Wouldn’t it be logical for the RDN and cities within it to amend building codes so that all new buildings are required to have a reservoir or cistern built in? This could be large enough to save enough rain during the rainy season to offset most of the non-potable water needs of that building. If this were done in Parksville, maybe the proposed multi-million-dollar water intake could be delayed for a few years, or at least downsized. Also, if rain water was diverted to cisterns during the winter, wouldn’t this take a lot of pressure off of storm sewers in the cities?
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I have always believed and continue to believe that Vancouver Island is the most beautiful place to live. I am obviously not alone. Our tourism industry is showing positive growth with numbers at the Parksville Visitor Centre up over the first quarter of 2015. I have recently been a tourist myself for most of the month of June.
and the contribution to our local economy through tourism.
My recent travels in BC have taken me to the north centre of the province where resource extraction is flourishing and to the southern interior where tourism numbers are also booming.
To summarize; Island Health has dictated that the City of Parksville upgrade the treatment of the current water system. There is a cost to upgrading. Requests to both senior levels of government have been made to assist with funding through various infrastructure grants. The grant requests have resulted in a contribution, not as much as was requested but still a contribution that Parksville & Nanoose taxpayers won’t have to pay. Now we must spend what is in the Water Reserve Fund and borrow the rest. There is no choice here; we must upgrade our water treatment system, the decision is not dependant on growth; it is to satisfy our current requirements. The City has been forward thinking in their planning process and are planning for growth so we do not have to go through this process and expense in another ten years.
British Columbia’s primary industries all revolve around resource extraction, mining, forestry and oil & gas. How many of our tourists are spending resource extraction dollars and supporting our economy through their visits to Parksville? I too often hear conversations about stopping mining, stopping pipelines, stopping forestry. This would be fine if we were prepared to abandon the resource dollars spent in our local economy, or if we were to stop using petroleum or stop using wood. I am not in support of unsustainable resource extraction but much as I appreciate the lifestyle from the beautiful surroundings I also appreciate the lifestyle from the financial contribution of resource extraction through their contribution of fees and taxes providing services to all British Columbians
Unknown to our summer tourists but in the minds of many residents is another resource extraction topic….WATER, now heightened by a lack of rainfall leading to further restrictions, the water debate rages on.
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This hot weather has brought crops to the er leaves take up whatever does make it up table quicker than ever which is great. It’s ex- through the roots and there is nothing left for citing to pluck that first ripe tomato weeks ear- the fruit then you can end up with problems. lier than expected. Unfortunately, for some, the Hello blossom end rot. fruit they were so excited to sample has an ugly, Watering a couple of times a day in hot black mess at the bottom where the blossom weather is best so that the plant doesn’t sit used to be. That would probably be the result of there thirsty all night until you water again blossom end rot. the next day. Mulching will help conserve Blossom end rot is a physiological problem, moisture through the day, shading the root area most commonly seen in tomatoes but can also to keep the sun from drying out the soil quickaffect peppers and eggplants. It ly. It can be as simple as a bunch of is mainly attributed to two things pinecones, straw, or even just placthat really go hand in hand with ing something taller in front of the each other. First is lack of calcium root area. I’ve put my pots of potain the soil and second, inconsis- By Shirley Eppler toes in front of the pots of tomatoes. tent moisture. Not only do they rhyme but also the Tomatoes need calcium, among potato plants shade the roots of the other things, to produce a good tomatoes. crop. When tomatoes don’t get Over fertilizing or applying ferenough calcium the cells break tilizer to dry soil can also contribute down. You can find calcium in to blossom end rot as it basically any good tomato fertilizer such as clogs up the roots with nutrients granular GardenPro tomato food and doesn’t allow as much water with kelp or you can try adding lime to the soil to be taken up. Avoid fertilizers that are high in when you are planting. Kelp helps hold water salt as this also isn’t good for the plants. and nutrients in the soil as well as a host of oth Again, this is a really basic explanation to er benefits. The other factor in this disorder is help you understand why your tomatoes are rotthe lack of water or rather, inconsistent water- ten and a basic solution because, really, that’s ing. Tomato plants need to be evenly moist ALL all it requires. Water well and often enough that THE TIME. Not sopping wet, mind you, but not the soil doesn’t dry out. Fertilize with Gardenleft to dry out while you take off for the week- Pro tomato food containing calcium and kelp or end, not forgotten about, even once. another fertilizer specific to tomatoes but make Without getting too scientific, because I sure it contains calcium as some don’t. Finally, don’t want your eyes to glaze over (or mine for cross your fingers. Hopefully it’s not too late to that matter), when the soil dries out so do the turn your plant around and provide you with that fine white roots that take up water and nutri- excitement of picking a fresh, healthy tomato. ents. The plant needs a great supply of water — Shirley Eppler is the owner of Cultivate and calcium to reach the fruit which is usual- Garden & Gift at 609 East Island Hwy in Parksly way up near the top of the plant. If the lowville. E-mail: shirley@cultivategarden.com
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TOSH is definitely the place to be for art Artists hit the streets of the village for the Grand Prix d’Art BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor
The streets of Qualicum Beach will be bursting with creativity Saturday, July 25. The Old School House (TOSH) is gearing up for the annual the Grand Prix d’Art and Art in Action Art Fair. TOSH executive director Corinne James said the Grand Prix d’Art will see artists from around Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland get out of their studios and onto the streets of Qualicum Beach from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more than two decades the event has attracted top notch plein air painters and hundreds of spectators. Each plein air painter is assigned a location by lottery and their work has to represent or be inspired by something or a person that is visible from the assigned location. Visitors are encouraged to watch the process and the progress of the artists at the various locations all within walking distance of TOSH. Errington artist Dan Gray is the one who initiated the event 23 years ago and he has been in every race but one since its inception. Gray missed participating last year because he had to be out of town and James said they are thrilled to have him back as well as some other die-hards. “We have a few artists who have been in every one. We have some regulars and a few past winners coming back. It is a great mixture of people,” she acknowledged. All of the pieces created that
day will be available for purchase. James said out of town buyers will want to take theirs home but the rest will be on display at TOSH until August 9. As well, James said a calendar of the best 12 paintings will be sold as a fundraiser for the arts centre. The painters have to complete their work within the three-hour limit and have the paintings in display condition, titled and priced for sale no later than one hour after completion. Past events have attracted top notch painters and this year James said she is displaying some of the other work her famous artists have created. “I am having a winners circle exhibition. Past winners will have their regular work on display in the large gallery. When it is a painting they can spend a lot of time on they are great. It is kind of nice to see what their work is like that hasn’t been created in just three hours.” It will be a busy Saturday at TOSH with 50 artists participating in the Art in Action Fair. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. visitors can browse an interactive arts festival that includes demos by a wide range of artisans and hands on activities for children. James said several events are planned for the day. There is a free outdoor concert from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. featuring the Maureen Washington quintet. Enjoy the sounds of jazz, funk, rhythm and blues and pop performed by an all-star ensemble starring Washington. One of the artisans participating in the event is Ruth Chantrell (formerly Lafontaine). She recently moved into the lower level of TOSH where she has been creating beautiful
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Silversmith Ruth Chantrell will be among the 50 artists participating in the annual Art in Action Art Fair at The Old School House in Qualicum Beach July 25. While she creates jewelery inside, there will be artisans and live music in the parking lot outside.
pieces of jewellery in her metalsmithing shop since May 1. The public can drop by during the day to see the jewellery maker in action. Four years of formal jewelry and metalsmith training from The Alberta College of Art & Design in Calgary, plus numerous workshops, have provided Chantrell with an extensive background in metal fabrication techniques. She said she has been creative most of her life. “As a child I was obsessed with paper doll making. When
you got that box of 64 crayons that was the best thing. I like to pound things but we were not allowed to use my dads tools,” she said. Chantrell’s jewellery designs are inspired by nature, poetry, ancient art forms and various cultural artistic traditions. Her sterling silver pieces embellished with gemstones have won numerous awards and her work can be found in jewelry boxes world wide. Chantrell said she enjoys using unusual stones and her favourites are labradorite and prehnite.
“A lot of people will come in and comment that my work is delicate. I don’t really do a lot of big chunky things. I believe as you get more confident and more experienced as an artist that changes. I can already see myself wanting to do bigger and bolder things. I have a huge journal of ideas and I am always wanting to do new things. It just comes with confidence.” She is excited to be part of the Art in Action Art Fair and invites the public to come inside TOSH to cool off and watch her create. Print Media Sponsor
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• ENGINE • TOWING 24,321 kms • Convertible Alloy Wheels • Power Mirrors Air Conditioning • AM/FM Radio Leather upholstery • Heated Seats Rear Spoiler• Leather Alloy Wheels • Cruise Control • TRANSMISSION was $ • TRANSFERCASE 8,999 $ $ $ Stk# GIRL101 Stk# 5469 Stk# 2221 • DIFFERENTIAL • TURBO CHARGER 2002 VOLKSWAGEN 2003 GREATWEST 20RK 2000 DODGE • ROADSIDE RIALTO ROAD TREK Like Power to ASSISTANCE Low New Spare kms • BREAK DOWN AWAY FROM HOME • SEALS & GASKETS • ELECTRICAL Electrical Hookup • Exterior Shower Shower • Satellite Dish Queen Bed • Rear Bed • Awning Gas Furnace • Generator Ceiling Fans/vents• Toilet Shower •TV • Stereo • FUEL INJECTION was was was $ $ 39,000 $ 34,900 $ • STEERING • BRAKES $ 44,950 $ Stk# 264A Stk# 4567 Cons# 627 • AIR CONDITIONING • FRONT SUSPENSION 2010 HORNET HIDEOUT 2009 SANDPIPER 2004 STARCRAFT SANPIPER TRAVELSTAR NXT 18BH
13,900
6,999
9,800
39,000
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29,000
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Eric’s Pick
eric@joecunninghamford.com
Feature Pick 2013 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR It’s not everyday that we have a low kms locally owned SVT Raptor Crew Cab in stock! Used as a daily driver, very little to no off-roading. This truck will be gone soon! 64,874 kms. Stock # 15114A
58,591
Market Price $
Robb’s Pick
316 Bi-Weekly
$
Raff’s Pick
robb@joecunninghamford.com
raffaele@joecunninghamford.com
2013 FORD FIESTA This one owner, fully equipped Fiesta is a fuel saver and has everything going for it!
Market Price $
13,868
54,888 kms. Stock # 15192A
75 Bi-Weekly
$
Glen’s Pick
2015 FORD F-150 XLT XTR 4x4 This is a 2015 F-150 that has been used as an employee demo. Originally $52,549, you get to save thousands over new!
43,992
$
238 Bi-Weekly
$
10,354 kms. Stock # 93632
Dennis M’s Pick
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dennism@joecunninghamford.com
2012 FORD FOCUS SEL
2010 HONDA CR-V EX-L Very clean looking car in & out! Local car, One owner and well maintained 2.4L 4cyl. 4WD. Heated leather, power seats with lumbar support and sunroof. 96,300 kms. Stock # 15260A
Market Price $
21,222
130 Bi-Weekly
$
Dennis P’s Pick dennisp@joecunninghamford.com
I sold this to the original customer new and here it is in still new condition with power group, heated seats and under warranty. See me!
99,436 kms. Stock # 15200B
Market Price $
10,887
78 Bi-Weekly
$
Market Price $
14,745
80 Bi-Weekly
$
40,704 kms. Stock # 15184A
Shea’s Pick
shea@joecunninghamford.com
2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE This 7 passenger van is a great family vehicle with stow-n-go seating. It can serve as a people mover, easily financed, gently used and ready for a new family.
Market Price
2003 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4 Great little SUV for camping trips with the V6 you will have the power when you need it. It’s a great starter car and will get you anywhere you need to go on or off the road.
Market Price $
7,788
175,237 kms. Stock # 15077Y
Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #15114A - 84mo - $57,508.46, Stock #15192A - 84mo -$13,611.77, Stock #93632 - 84mo - $43,179.19, Stock #15260A - 72mo - $20,255.83, Stock #15184A - 84mo - $14,472.57, Stock #15200B - 60mo - $10,101.98.
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Million dollar Lincoln on show A heavily customized 1963 Lincoln with an assessed value of a million dollars makes its free show debut this weekend. It will be one of more than 350 premier, classic, muscle and specialty vehicles gathering at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam on Saturday for the second annual Ultimate Car Show. This free community event, put on in partnership with custom car company, 360 Fabrication Inc. of Abbotsford, will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the casino parking lot. Some of the best exotic, classic, and muscle cars in Western Canada are already registered o participate. 360 Fabrication owner Rick Francoeur is looking forward to showing off custom treasures. Also confirmed is a one-of-a-kind 1970 Chevelle, which achieves speeds of zero to 100 km/h in around 4.5 seconds, and one of the world’s most highly modified muscle cars - a 1967 Mustang Fastback, which boasts roughly 700 individual modifications. Car culture and music fans will also be excited to know that the Hard Rock is also featuring a concert by internationally known band Count’s 77, whose lead singer Danny “Count” Koker stars in History Channel hit Counting Cars. keith.morgan@ drivewaybc.ca
1963 Lincoln
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My first language barrier Hola, hablas inglés? speak the language can’t be choosers. No. The day after I arrived in Spain my Canadian That was the extent of my first conversation friend, Edila, flew in to meet and travel with me in Barcelona, Spain. for a few weeks. I was attempting to order lunch and a latte Upon arrival she burst through the apartafter an early morning flight from London, ment door with a massive backpack and tiny but left with a highly unsatisfying to-go cup filled with espresso. ounce of bitter espresso. “How do I order a latte around It was the first time in my life I here and what’s the WiFi passfelt isolated by a language barrier. WANDERINGS word?” were the first words that And it was uncomfortable. By Candace Wu came out of her mouth. Probably because I was starving It kind of defined the rest of our and my stomach felt like it was eatstay. ing itself, but also because I work We rented a flat along Carrer de in the communications industry Sants, close to a metro station but and talking to people is the heart far from the city centre and touristy of my job. areas where everyone speaks at least I managed to stop by a cafe a little english. We were situated in down the street from the flat I was the “old city.” It seemed authentic staying at in Barcelona and point to a few items and charming and very far from Canada. I could eat. It took us two days to figure out “café con It sure wasn’t the traditional Spanish tapas leche” will get you coffee with milk, whereas I was envisioning for my first meal in the city “café” will just get you espresso. but it was palatable — and foreigners who don’t See IMPORTANT, page A26
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Important things to learn continued from page a25
SHOP LOCALLY... Save Time • Save Money • Save Jobs! Remember — when you shop locally, the dollars you spend are reinvested in your community. That’s the best reason of all to shop locally!
Cigarettes are sold in vending machines in While there are some things we never restaurants and bars, not behind the counter at learned — like how to roll our R’s — by the end convenience stores or gas stations. of one week we had mastered Barcelona’s metStreet signs are posted ro system, learned which touron buildings, not the actual isty areas to avoid and which Most things that look like an alley are probably a street. ones to indulge in, found some roadway and you should Most things that look like an fantastic restaurants hidden alley are probably a roadway watch out for vehicles and within quaint little side streets vespas at any given time and you should watch out for off the beaten path and discovcAndAce Wu vehicles and vespas at any givered that non-verbal commuen time. nication can go a long way. Spanish wines are around It’s not always about the 14 per cent alcohol. words. And most surprisingly, we learned that “Net— Candace Wu is on leave from her position flix hasn’t come to this part of the world (Spain) as a reporter with The NEWS. E-mail: yet.” candacemariewu@gmail.com.
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Anderson just returned from Nashville’s CMA Fan Fair and she couldn’t be happier with the results “I was selected as the only Canadian Emerging Artist at the 2015 CMA Fan Fair June 11-14.” For four days she greeted fans and estimates about 2,000 people got autographs, pictures and a chat with her. During the event she also met some of her childhood icons. “I met Jamie O’Neal, Phil Vasser, Brenda Lee, Megan Linsey (the voice) Lynn Anderson and more. They were so supportive of emerging artists and just had wonderful things to say.” Now that Anderson is back home she is counting on her fan base here to step up and support a project she hopes will get her nominated for a Country Music Award (CMA). Anderson began a 19 day summer EP campaign to raise money to record five songs but so far it has fallen short. She said the EP has to be released by July 30 to be eligible for a CMA award
and the deadline on her Indiegogo campaign is July 23. “I realize people who buy music are a dying breed, but as an independent artist from the Island — I really need the support now more than ever. If every person on my Facebook donated $5 I would reach my goal nine times over,” she said. Anderson said she has managed to successfully record two albums in Nashville but it’s gotten to the point where she can’t move forward without a little help. “I have already spent $5,000 on renting the studio, paying the session players, engineer, producer, and other speciality musicians to create these five tracks and I couldn’t be more excited about how they are sounding. I am asking for $3,128 to help complete this project.” The link to her campaign is: www.indiegogo.com/projects/ beth-marie-anderson-s-ep-summer-2015#/story.
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A musical family from Calgary, Alberta will be presenting one of their sound journeys in Parksville July 16. Funds generated from the concert at Knox United Church in Parksville will help support Society of Organized Services (SOS). Damian Jordan may live in Alberta where he has a job that pays the bills but he admitted he would love to call Parksville home. He said he and his family have spent
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GARAGE Sale - First and ONLY! FREE stuff!!Lots of kids things & sporting goods. 932 JUNIPER RD Sat. July 18th 10-3pm HILLIERS - 849 Hilliers Rd. July 18 & 19 (9-2). Last Chance Moving Sale! Bookcase, roll-away cot, books, household, ladies clothes, shoes, giftware & lots more!
PARKSVILLE- 631 Temple St Ladies Gently used Summer Fashions and accessories. More items added throughout each day. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 17, 18, 20 & 21, 10am-4pm. Featuring Boho Chic Fashions!
4TH ST between England & Fitzgerald in the parking lot on the South side. Sherabchamma Ling Fund Raiser Garage sale, Sat, July 18, 9-1pm. 662 BRICE Ave- Sat, July 18, 7:30am-2pm. 2 Family Sale. Furniture, art work and lots more...
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So here we are in mid-year, with our centre when we look at the caricatures of old men and just as busy as ever. To commemorate the lon- old women doing or saying silly things. These gest day, we held a Summer Solstice party with jokes often contain a degree of bawdiness dress-ups of summers past — and some excel- which adds to the merriment. Hardly ever are lent entertainment. The appreciation luncheon they seen in our Centre as a ‘put-down’. for our volunteers went well with the Board of So, what part does humour play in our Directors serving and providing most of the lives? And is it a gift that we don’t use as offood. And we had very generous contributions ten as we should? Are there people that, as we from Qualicum Foods and Save-On-Foods. At say, are born without a sense of humour? The the end of the month, a strawberdictionary quote is: “being amusry tea was served while we were ing or comic but less intellectual entertained by our own ukulele than wit”. Oh, dear. Let’s settle for band, the QBUB. the fact that we often roll the two Coming up we have our annu- By Roy Jones things into one without realizing al barbecue at Rotary Park today, it. However, in the event that a few Thursday, July 16. of us fall short or are slow starters, As a general comment, it could surely there is a course we can take be argued that some articles perto smarten, or jolly, us up. (If not, taining to life as a senior tend to there should be — because it now be a little on the gloomy side. So seems there is a course to take for to counter that, the writer can say, everything under the sun.) from experience, that at our cen From all of this we surely have to tre we certainly know how to laugh. Of course, recognize how necessary humour is in our lives some of the jokes have been heard before, but if happiness is to be achieved. How far does they are still a source of entertainment as we that go back in our ancestry? Did the cavemen enjoy our coffee and ‘catch up on the latest’. (who did all those marvellous drawings) sit In regard to reading material, a new factor around their fire at night and make fun of the has entered our lives — the Internet — which one wearing a deer skin when actually it was is now a source of laughter as the jokes and car- woolly mammoth that was “in” that season... toons seem to keep coming. However, it is still Perhaps, it is a comforting thought to bean odd feeling that someone halfway around lieve that they surely did, and that somehow, the world could be reading it at the same in- through the need to laugh and joke, we are all stance. For those of us “not online,” there are connected in one huge family. Why not, indeed. always several copies around the coffee room — Roy Jones is a member on the Qualicum tables to enjoy. As to the content, it is amazing Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre. Call 250-752to observe how good natured we are as a group 0420 or e-mail qbseniors@shawbiz.ca.
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The European Medicines Agency is taking a look at emergency contraceptives to evaluate data which suggests they may be less effective in women weighing more than 75kg (165lb). There’s even evidence that they don’t work at all in women over Catherine 80kg (175lb). These contraceptives contain a drug Pharmacist called levonorgestrel and the result may be a warning added to the products’ label. The US FDA is also assessing the information. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) has a reputation for being a safe drug, used in infants and during pregnancy to manage pain and fever. However, investigators are urging more caution in its use, especially for pregnant women. Use has been associated with the development of ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in the child. It is hypothesized that acetaminophen may act as a hormone disruptor at a critical point in fetal growth and alter brain development. Using any medication during pregnancy can carry risk and the benefits of their use have to be weighed carefully against risks – both known and unknown. Different pain medications each carry possible hazards; NSAIDs have been associated with miscarriage, opioids with brain/ spine defects and acetaminophen with ADHD. At this time, there is no plan to change the recommendations: always consult your health care provider to discuss the risks versus benefits. Our pharmacists advise caution when it comes to drug use – especially in special populations such as the very young, the elderly and pregnant women. Always consult with them for balanced information for decision-making.
July is Personal Health Month In today’s society, which seems to expect a pill to cure every ill, it’s important to note that our lifestyle choices play a huge role in achieving and maintaining health. If you’re not sure where to turn, talk to our pharmacists.
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Former Whaler a key for the Raiders Last year’s All-Canadian, Liam O’Brien, just looking for more team wins this season T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com
If the Vancouver Island Raiders are going to have any success this season, it’s going to start with the arm of starting quarterback Liam O’Brien. O’Brien, a former QB for the Ballenas Whalers, is about to enter his second season with the VI Raiders and will have some work to do if he wants to duplicate the season he had last year. Named an All-Canadian, O’Brien led the B.C. Football Conference with 2,558 yards passing, tied for the lead in touchdowns with 18 and started nine games for the Raiders. “It was an honour being named All-Canadian last year,” O’Brien said. “If I could get back to that level again this year, I mean that’s the goal right now but honestly the only thing I’m really looking for this year is more wins as a team and a chance at the national championship.” O’Brien will be without his number one target from last season, Marshall Cook, who has graduated from the Canadian Junior Football League. Cook was on the receiving end of 826 yards of passing from O’Brien, hauling in six touchdowns in the process. O’Brien knows it’s not going to be the same without the threat of Cook on the field but feels he’s got lots of options to throw to. “Yeah, he was a big part of the of-
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fense,” O’Brien said. “But I definitely feel like we have a number of receivers who can step up and fill that void that’s being left behind.”
Along with losing his number one target at wide receiver, O’Brien and the Raiders also had new head coach Jeremy Conn in place this off-season.
A health issue forced Conn to step down and Jerome Erdman, who was hired on this past off-season as a defensive coordinator, replaced him. “I was excited at first,” O’Brien said. “When I heard Coach Conn was coming in, I was really excited to be able to work with him again, considering he coached me all through high school. But with him stepping down due to health reasons, the whole team was behind him and supported him fully.” “We want the best for Coach Conn and we’re wishing him a full recovery. Coach Erdman has stepped right in and brought a lot of intensity and passion to the team and we’ve all bought in right away. We’re a lucky group of guys with either coach at the helm.” O’Brien and the Raiders will look to get back to their winning ways, after last season, which was the first in eight years without a Cullen Cup Championship appearance. “As a team, there’s only one goal,” O’Brien said. “That goal is the national championship. I don’t think many teams, ourselves included, expect anything less.” “In terms of individual stats, I don’t care about that stuff. I’m just looking to build on last season in any way possible. Winning games for the Raiders is what matters the most and that’s the goal here. All the individual stuff is just secondary to me.”
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The Quality Foods Parksville Royals are back home this Saturday to close out their BCPBL season against the Coquitlam Reds and will be looking to end the season on a high note. Having been eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, the Royals hope to finish with a win as they take to Inouye-Wallace Field for the last time. Game one is slated for 12:15
p.m., the second game of the double-header at 2:45 p.m.. Coach Jim Seredick knows the playoffs are out of the picture now but it doesn’t mean they can’t go out without a bang. “I believe we can win these last two,” he said. “I don’t see any reason why we can’t. We’ve played some good, competitive baseball all season long and just haven’t been able to get over that hump. That being said, I still feel
like this team has something to prove and I feel they’ll show that this weekend.” The Royals came up short last weekend, having to win five of their last six games for a chance at the playoffs. But the Royals dropped two heart breaking losses to the North Shore Twins, losing each by just one run. “Those are killers,” Seredick said. “We have had our fair share of problems hitting the ball all
season long and when you don’t hit the ball, it’s very hard to score runs. But we played very hard this past weekend and gave it everything that we had to try and give it that extra push to get in to the playoffs but it just wasn’t meant to be.” Coquitlam still has an outside shot at making the playoffs, sitting one game back of the Abbotsford Cardinals, who are clinging onto the final playoff
spot. The Royals have the chance to spoil the Reds’ season with one victory and end the Reds’ season with two wins. “We’ve just got to play our game,” Seredick said. “If we can pitch good, play good defense and string together some hits, I don’t see why we can’t win both games. We know that we’re a competitive team every weekend so there’s no reason why it can’t happen.” See LocaLS become, page A40
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The North Island Royals ran the table at the first Battle for the Rock this past weekend at Springwood Park in Parksville. In a weekend that was filled with not so pleasant baseball weather, the Royals were able to weather the storm from their opponents and mother nature to earn bragging rights in the first ever battle, which featured three other Vancouver Island teams. The Royals took on the Nanai-
mo Pirates in the championship game Sunday night and were able to come out with an 8-4 victory. With timely hitting all through the lineup, the Royals were able to bring in runs while their pitching and defense held the fort. In the round robin portion of the tournament, the Royals squeaked out wins over the Pirates and the Victoria Red Eagles by the same 5-4 score. Both wins came in the final inning for the Royals, both with a walk-off hit.
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After the BCPBL season is finished, the Royals will turn in their purple and black uniforms for Team B.C. red, to get some practice time in before heading to Yorkton, Saskatchewan for the Western Canadian Midget AAA Championships. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” Seredick said. “Anytime you get the privilege to represent your province in anything, it’s always a special thing. We’re going to have a good core of this team there, with the exception of a couple of players who have prior commitments. We’ll be fielding a team of 18 players, so we’re going to tysoN taylor Photo be looking at some other players here on Nanoose Bay’s Josh Anderson, trying the Team B.C. colours the Island to take with us to Yorkton.” with the Quality Foods Parksville Royals.
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Re: John Harding’s editorial in the July 9 edition of The NEWS. As Humphrey Bogart once said in a movie: “We don’t need no stinkin’ bylaws.” That comment sure is evident in this town. You can pretty well do what you want, bylaw or no bylaw, and there is no penalty of any kind. Why, you might ask? There is no enforcement and no obvious will by council to do so. Since I moved here, among other instances, illegal stairs have been built down to a beach, wind towers built on foreshore, garages in single family homes converted to illegal living spaces, dumping of garbage in backyards, parking of RV’s, boats, trailers and derelict cars and nothing seems to be done about it. There has been a steady deterioration of most neighbourhoods in Parksville.
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I advocate that the city needs bylaws that have substance, a system of identification of infractions and some substantial penalties. I know that enacting a new bylaw is not a simple procedure and has many consequences. It’s like buying a car. Once you get it you have to insure it, put gas into it, maintain and store it. It all costs money. So does a new bylaw officer. But it’s a necessity if this city doesn’t want to become a dump. If we can’t afford a second bylaw guy, then change the bylaws so that all complaints are dealt with in a timely manner, in weeks, not years. The bylaw officer’s job is a difficult one because this and past city councils won’t back up the position. We are all being so nice that the roof is falling down around our ears. Come on council, get out and look around our city,
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Ban smoking, not the walking trails I am writing from the perspective of someone who uses the off-leash trails behind the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre to walk my dog every day, along with hundreds of others (all of us highly respectful of the current dire situation) who have now been displaced because of the ban on using any “maintained” trails within our district. Fortunately, though, we are told we can still use the “unmaintained” trails — you know, those trails with the Teflon trees and Kevlar grasses. As I walked this morning with some friends and our dogs on an “unmaintained” trail, surrounded by vast meadows of waist-high, yellow grass and acres of parched forest, my mind boggled at the logic of forcing dog and pleasure-walkers to scatter to far larger and just as tinder-dry areas of Qualicum in their pursuit of some exercise and outdoor enjoyment. And please tell me why 99 per cent of the people who enjoy the trails of our town have to be put out by the one per cent who insist on smoking and playing with fire under the current conditions? Would it not make more sense to simply ban smoking for the duration? An unrealistic suggestion, you say? Not nearly as unrealistic as expecting the closure of all maintained trails to prevent human-caused fires in Qualicum Beach, regardless of whether those trails are “maintained” or “unmaintained.” Lenore Leitch Qualicum Beach
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Every child I know has been taught that you have to save up for what you want. Some parents add the incentive by offering to go 50/50 if the child saves money for that special something. It’s teaching responsibility. That’s logical. What is not logical is filling in ditches for millions of dollars and then expect the people of Parksville to foot a $15 million dollar bill after they just spent $6 million dollars on “pretty.” Do we look stupid? I can live without a sidewalk but I can’t live without water. City council is elected to work for the people of Parksville. They had to know the water supply was in trouble, so why weren’t they saving up for this eventual scenario? What were they thinking as they handed out all the “permission slips” to slash the forests groves, rip everything green out and start building, knowing we had water problems brewing? Council wants its citizens to agree to an “18 million dollar price tag to ensure the water flows to our fair town. They talk about the city’s infrastructure and how they have to update everything. There is no help for it, the people are going to have to bite the bullet and accept this very expensive solution. Well, I don’t want to agree to anything unless Parksville city council agrees to a few thoughts of my own. If you can’t afford it you can’t do it. If you can’t afford it you can’t buy it. If the infrastructure needs to be upgraded, then Parksville cannot afford any more development until the upgrades are finished. The cost will keep growing if you keep handing out building permits like candy. The rate of development needs to be capped at a low percentage per year after that to ensure the future of all our resources (and keep the spirit of a family holiday destination). Lastly, stop thinking you can keep draining the people of their limited resources because no one in city councils of the past thought to save pennies for the long-term emergency expenses required. If the people ran their own households like city hall, the debt collectors would be hounding them day and night. eLaine thompson
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Welcome to our OPEN HOUSE Saturday July 18, from 1-4pm MLS 394946
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#204-3295 Island Highway, Qualicum Beach
639,900
$209,900
664 Meadow Drive, French Creek
PARKSVILLE
OPEN HOUSE
Hosted by
SUSAN PIO 250-240-0360
MLS 392951
LorneHussey 250-954-4171
Anchor Realty
595 Sandlewood
$434,200
Saturday
1-4 pm
Lisa Moulatsiotis Macdonald
664 Meadow Dr. Fr. Crk.
$639,900
Saturday
1-4pm
Susan Pio Royal LePage
1055 Emerald City Way
$559,000
Sunday
1-3pm
Ian McKay Coast
OPEN HOUSE
1321 Lundine Lane Fr. Crk.
$525,000
Sat 1-3
Sun 2-4pm
Susan Forrest Royal LePage
Saturday, July 18 • 1 to 4pm
OPEN HOUSE Sat-Sun, July 18-19 from 2-4 pm
595 Sandlewood Drive, Parksville
771 DOVER COURT, QUALICUM BEACH
1260 Saltspring Place
$479,000
Sat 2-4
Sun 1-3pm
Susan Forrest Royal LePage
500 Corfield St. “Creekside”
starting at $364,900
Sat/Sun
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John Cooper ReMax Nanaimo
Stones Throw 220 McVickers St
starting at $409,000
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Radcliffe Development Corp.
QUALICUM BEACH #204-3295 Island Highway 160 Hoylake W. Road 771 Dover Court
$209,900
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$1,045,000
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$469,900
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3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,700 sqft rancher $434,200 Spacious, bright, open floor plan Larger covered back deck - perfect for summer relaxing & entertaining Many lovely features inside, great curb appeal outside
Lisa M.
250-947-5355
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314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
Ian Mackay
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Highly Recommended.
525,000
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• Charming 2326 sqft 3 bed custom home backing onto the golf course • Exquisite design features, detached shop, private park-like .66 acre
1321 LUNDINE LANE, FRENCH CREEK
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Beautiful ocean view home featuring 4 beds, 5 baths, a dream kitchen with state of the art European appliances, maple plank floors, 3 fireplaces, a library, & a home gym. Outside: a tiled courtyard with flowering trees.
NICKLEN ROY MACKAY
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Aaron Nicklen*
CRAIG BAY CAPE COD 479,000
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• 1735 sqft 2 bedrm end-unit w/ parkland & beach outside your door • Sun-drenched patio, western exposure, oceanview guest bedroom
BEST LOCATION IN CRAIG BAY! 1260 SALTSPRING PLACE, PARKSVILLE
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SAT. JULY 18, 1-3 & SUN. JULY 19, 2-4 Hosted by: Ashley Bowles & Andrew Simons Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
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Dale Rumming
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• 1000 sqft 2 bed/2 bath cottage w/80 ft frontage • Terrific vacation property for business or pleasure • Sunrise and sunset waterfront deck • Direct access to sandy swimming beach • Separate garage will convert nicely to bunkhouse
599,000
2935 Island Hwy W., Qualicum Beach Boating & Beachcombing
FABULOUS OCEAN VIEW ‘RANCHER’ IN QUALICUM! 629 Belyea Road $749,000
• 1050 sqft 2 bed/2 bath waterfront home • Bright efficient kitchen open to dining area & LR • Unobstructed views of the ocean from every room • 150’ of waterfront, stairs from a sturdy seawall to beach • Big double gates allow for off-street parking
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• Floor to ceiling windows, magnificent ocean & mountain views • 0.35 ac private lot on quiet street, fully fenced • Located in one of QB’s most prestigious neighbourhoods • 2700 sf living space, 4 bedrooms on ONE level w/600 sf basement • Contemporary open-plan design, large rooms, high ceilings throughout
674,900
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• Lots of upgrades; new roof, new driveway, shower/kitchen tiling • Oversized garage, attractive/easy maintenance landscaping, sprinkler system • Energy efficient natural gas, forced air heating + 2 fireplaces • Walk to town, steps to beach & miles of walking trails
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Parksville-Qualicum
Oceanview Homes
DRIFTWOOD ISLAND RETREAT B&B
$2,298,000
GATED ESTATE WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS
A spectacular county estate nestled on 3.36 acres of pristine forestland featuring a stunning 5799 sqft 4 bed/5 bath executive home with panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, and the majestic mainland mountains, Guest Suites, ultraprivate landscaped grounds with sun-soaked gardens and sitting areas, plus 200 ft of private waterfront! Guaranteed to capture your heart. 5151 Island Hwy, Qualicum North
Aaron Nicklen*
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375 $799,900
WALK-ON WATERFRONT - Stunning scenery of marine rich Baynes Sound surrounds this custom built 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 3000 sq. ft. home. Jaw dropping views from inside and out – whether you are relaxing outside on the expansive sundeck or gazing through floor to ceiling windows .Open concept plan, vaulted ceilings, high-end finishes, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, boot mooring, kayak launch, greenhouse. 6746 Buckley Bay
TOTAL PRIVACY IN QUALICUM BEACH
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
$899,000
Private 16+ acres with panoramic views of ocean. The serene beauty of nature & warmth of a lovely log home. Approx 5 acres cleared, colourful gardens, 2 ponds, great veggie area, & for the horse fancier, there’s a 2 stall barn & 2 acre paddock with bayco wired fence. For the handyman a great shop or garage. Zoning allows for 2 homes & possible subdivision. Short distance to beach access. This exceptional property has total privacy only 10 minutes from Qualicum Beach. A rare offering indeed. 410 Grovehill.
Edie McPhedran 250-937-9379 OCEANVIEW CRAIG BAY PENTHOUSE
$1,045,00
Beautiful expansive ocean views from this home featuring 4 beds, 5 baths, a dream kitchen with state of the art European appliances, maple plank floors, 3 fireplaces, a library, & a home gym. Outside: a tiled courtyard with flowering trees. Located in the heart of Qualicum Beach, a 5 minute walk to shopping, sandy beach, and waterfront dining. 160 Hoylake W. Road, Qualicum Beach
Susan Forrest 250-947-9900 BREATHTAKING OCEANFRONT STUNNER
Bring your dreams into view.
Peter Zimmerman 250-951-8221 $469,000
FAIRWINDS OCEANVIEW LOT
$249,900
RARELY AVAILABLE, Penthouse Level Executive Suite at Craig Bay’s Onyx. One bedroom + den & 2 full bathrooms complemented by 11 ft ceilings, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master ensuite, large 250 sq/ft balcony and fabulous views of the Salish Sea & Coastal Mountains. The Seaside Village of Craig Bay offers a multi-use clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court & separate guest accommodations. Suite 405-1325 Cape Cod Drive
Panoramic views of the ocean, Amelia Island and the Yeo Island group sweeping across the Georgia Strait to the mainland mountains! Endless views are possible with this large .66 acre building lot on a quiet cul de sac in Fairwinds. Sunshine throughout most of the day and beautiful summer sunsets to the west. Water, underground services, sewer connections are already in place. Lot 14 Huntington Place, Fairwinds
John Milroy 250-927-4233
Susan Forrest 250-947-9900
SUNRISES AND SUNSETS
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
$799,000 Qualicum Beach Oceanfront Gateway. Southfacing private, relaxing garden. Move-in ready, quality built 9 year old home. Warm, spacious, high-ceilinged rooms. More than 180’ ocean views with large glass surround deck overlooking Judges Row waterfront. Walkout lower level comprising: own entrance and garden space; 2 large bedrooms, 4 piece bathroom; Great Room with wet bar/kitchen. Come see for yourself! 2617 Island Highway
ENTERTAINER’S PARADISE WITH GARDENS & DECKS $828,000 Atop a bluff, at the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac, incredible views and stunning sunsets can be viewed from most every room. The open concept interior flows seamlessly from the living, dining, family & kitchen areas & 2 master bedrooms. This property is surrounded by stunning gardens & decks, with mechanized awnings, designed for entertaining. 3240 Huntington Place, Nanoose Bay
Aaron Nicklen
Vivien Sears, FRI 250-951-7048 QUALICUM OCEANVIEW CONDO
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375 $278,000
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
$498,000
Delightful 1000 sqft 2 bed top-floor oceanview condo in “The Edgewater” boasting spectacular views of the Strait of Georgia stretching over Lasqueti and Texada Islands all the way to the snowcapped mainland mountains beyond. Open plan with wall-to-wall windows framing unobstructed views. Glass-railed balcony overlooks the beach and the sea! Just steps away from the beach! 202-3132 Island Hwy West, Qualicum Beach
Enjoy unsurpassed ocean & mountain views from waterfront patio home in one of the best locations in town. Just steps to the beach, swim, walk for miles, explore sea life, watch cruise ships, bicycle anywhere from convenient spot. Many improvements inside, roofs done, no yard work. Rarely available; buy now! 112-330 Dogwood Street
Susan Forrest 250-947-9900
Janice Leffler 250-897-8249
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ENJOY LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE ENJOYED! $1,190,000 Outstanding views from this lovely 3 bed + den/office, 3600 sqft home with walk-on waterfront access to sandy beach. Built in 2009, the quality is unsurpassed! Maple hardwood & slate tile throughout, HW on demand, triple paned Pella windows, in-floor radiant heat, ICF construction & heat pump. Chef’s dream kitchen w/Wellington cabinets, professional S/S appliances & Silestone counters. 1360 Mallard Road French Creek
Brenda Nicolls
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375 EXQUISITE B&B OR FAMILY HOME
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
$783,000
Perfect for a B&B or extended family, this 5 beds, 6 baths, open plan 4,200 sqft. home on 1.2 acres of park-like grounds offers a selfcontained suite. Featuring solar hot water, in floor radiant heat, a 1,000 sqft. workshop/ garage with 400 sqft. loft apt, 3rd building with massage room & sauna. Close to the beach & surrounded by luxurious homes. 2700 Van Isle Road, Qualicum Beach
Louise Roy
WATERFRONT ACREAGE
$499,000 3.45 waterfront acreage just outside of Qualicum Beach Town Boundary. Partially treed, bright & sunny. Zoning allows for 2 homes. Existing 1524 sqft. 3 bdrm, 3 bath home suitable to live in while you build your Dream Home(s). Rural setting adds to privacy & location is close to hiking trails, golfing & other recreational activities. Ideal for summer or weekend getaways. 4171 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
Matt Breedlove 250-954-9033
$479,000
This beautiful Oceanside home is located in the exclusive community of Qualicum Landing. The 1,500 sqft. 3 bedroom/2 bath is a perfect mixture of Cape Cod & West Coast styles featuring open concept great rooms, luxury finishings & expanded private outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment. The luxury doesn’t end with your home. Qualicum Landing offers a clubhouse focused on lifestyle featuring a heated outdoor pool, fitness centre, hot tubs, racquet court and JUST STEPS to the Ocean. 24-5251 Island Highway
Edie McPhedran 250-937-9379 QUALICUM NORTH FAMILY HOME
GREAT BEACH & GOLF LOCATION
Anchor Realty
250-248-7777 EAGLECREST WITH PARK-LIKE GROUNDS
$998,000
Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from this immaculately maintained home with 3 beds & 3 baths on 0.30 of an acre with a 4 car garage. Views of the ocean & park-like grounds from every room providing amazing sunrises & magnificent sunsets, gardens have a multi-zone irrigation system. Many recent updates including kitchen, bathrooms, floors, roof, driveway, oceanside deck. 987 Eaglecrest Drive, French Creek
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
PRIVATE 10 ACRE ESTATE-345’ OF SANDY BEACH $1,950,000 Incredible coastal mountain design with timber framing, 6,227 sq.ft. of pure luxury living! Stunning views, carved entry doors, wood floors, vaulted ceiling, exceptional loft, fir beams, wood heated fireplace. Chefs kitchen, granite, stainless appliances, deluxe master suite, spa inspired ensuite, 4 bedrooms & artist studio, 5 baths, theatre, exercise area & guest quarters. Easy walk to beach! Zoned for 2 homes, 15 minutes to Qualicum Beach. 1170 Spider Lake Road, Qualicum Beach
Lois Grant P.R.E.C. www.loisgrant.com
250-228-4567 $650,000
$599,000
Amazing ocean view from this pristine property. 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher w/bonus guest room. Silk screened bamboo plank flooring w/custom kitchen w/birch plywood & bamboo doors. Large living room to take in the breathtaking view. Family room comes w/wood stove & built in bar. Numerous upgrades, double garage w/workshop. Extra storage room. Easily landscaped property, both sides fenced. 551 Crescent Rd West
Ian Mackay 250-752-3375
www.breedloverealestate.com
QUALICUM LANDING LUXURY BEACH HOME
Susan Forrest 250-947-9900
Personal Real Estate Corporation Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
$669,000
Bright and spacious 1524 sqft 2 bed oceanview penthouse located in The Onyx, the crown jewel of our most popular seaside community, Craig Bay. Boasting an urban edgy feel, unforgettable ocean, island, and mountain views from all main living areas, luxurious finishings throughout, twin balconies east and west facing, and 2 covered parking spots in a secure underground parkade. A short stroll to the beach! 403-1325 Cape Cod Drive, Craig Bay
Richard Goldney
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375
LUXURIOUS ONYX PENTHOUSE
CHARACTER, VIEW, LOCATION!
Anchor Realty
$749,000
Terrific ocean view from this spacious family or executive home in an area of similar homes. On a private road with little traffic, just minutes from Qualicum Beach. Great room, huge kitchen/ dining area & quieter living room space all have large windows to enjoy the view. Main floor master has unusually large ensuite complete w/ jetted, soaker tub. Lower level provides several more bedrooms & family or hobby space. Extensive tile work makes for easy living & no worry about pets. 211 Wallace Way
Exceptional views, a private and quiet location and 2700 square feet of ground level living space in this beautiful contemporary ‘rancher’ with extensive upgrades! A chic, open plan interior offers large rooms throughout, and a spacious living area with floor to ceiling windows surrounding a cedar covered patio overlooking captivating views of the ocean & mountains from up high. Steps to the beach and walk to town. 629 Belyea, Qualium Beach
Diane Kellas 250-248-1071
Joanne Ferreiro 250-228-4231
GREAT VALUE IN NANOOSE
$698,000 The 3,023 sqft. home, primarily on a single level, offers 3 beds & 2 baths & an open kitchen/ great room & dining area over-looking the Georgia Strait. An impressive 800 sqft. deck overlooks the private beach & protected cove below. A short 5 minute walk to Schooner Cove Marina & a 2 minute drive to Fairwinds Golf Course or the mulit-million dollar Recreation Centre.. 3425 Blueback Drive, Nanoose Bay
Louise Roy
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
BEST LOCATION IN CRAIG BAY!
Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd.
$479,000
Bright spacious 1735 sqft 2 bed end-unit “Cape Cod” model townhome offering day-to-day main level living with tons of light throughout plus a great location with dedicated parkland and the beach right outside your front door! Large sun-drenched patio bathed in western exposure. Oceanview Guest Bedroom, short walk to the Beach Club, it’s not just a new home, it’s a new lifestyle! 1260 Saltspring Place, Craig Bay
Susan Forrest 250-947-9900
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Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Nicky Westnedge
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SOPHISTICATED & LUXURIOUS $879,000
JUST STEPS TO THE BEACH! $229,000
QUALICUM LANDING “CAPILANO”
CAPTIVATING PARKSVILLE RANCHER
613 Forsyth Avenue, Parksville $337,900
• 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, split level home • Large landscaped lot with many fruit trees • Close to all amenities
Custom 2376 sqft 3 bedrm/5 bath rancher on forested 2.39 acres Great Room w/cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, picture windows Gourmet dream Kitchen, Master Suite w/6 pc ensuite, Guest Suite 2 lrg decks, 3 bay garage, detached 2-bay shop/garage, gardens
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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
Delightful 1500 sqft 2 bedroom/2 bath in a gated resort development Luxurious finishing’s: hardwood floors, granite CTs, designer fixtures Kitchen w/stainless steel appls/nook, partly-covered patio, Flex Room Complex amenities: heated pool, hot tub, clubhouse, steps to beach
• Lovingly maintained 1529 sqft 3 bedrm/2 bath on landscaped .16 acre • Bright flowing layout, Living/Dining Room w/trayed ceiling and gas FP OPEN HOUSE 1406 GABRIOLA DRIVE, CRAIG • Kitchen/Family Room w/skylights, spacious deck, lots ofBAY great updates 29 BETWEEN PMocean, HOSTED MARY-ANN KENNEDY •SUNDAY In a niceMAR neighborhood close1-3 to the justBY minutes from downtown
10 MINUTES TO QUALICUM! $169,000 $468,000
PRETTY AS A PICTURE!
”Thank you for all your help, Les! We really appreciate everything you did to connect us with the perfect renovation home. Our need for a house with ‘great bones’, the right price and a neighbourhood close to the ocean was a challenge that you met with the ease of a complete professional. Any uncertainty about moving from the big city to the Island vanished as you and your marvelous wife, Shelley, welcomed us with warm hospitality. You continued your support by finding renovation projects in Qualicum Beach and Parksville for the right prices. Thank you! We’re especially grateful for the Kingfisher Spa Hydropath gift certificate. A glorious experience that made for a memorable birthday. Thank you Les and Shelley - you know how to make your clients feel like special friends!” We especially enjoyed your ‘Islander Socials’ that include clients from all across the mainland. A great way to exchange information on Island life and connect with new friends. Your regular updates and prompt communications are always appreciated. A true example of how you get more from Les!” Gordon and Rena Murrie PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS
NEW LISTING
If you’ve been asking yourself “Is this the right time to sell?”
The answer is YES!
Homes are selling very fast in this busy market. Call me for an honest market evaluation of your home.
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$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
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$74,900 • 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
MLS# 388527
• 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
CUTE AS A BUTTON
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$279,900 • 1030 sq.ft. 2bed/ 2 bath rancher • New roof 2010, new thermal windows • Fully fenced, garden shed, fruit trees • Centrally located to all shopping MLS# 395312
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lespockett@telus.net FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:
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MLS# 389663
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timpeligren.point2agent.com 1785 Cameron Crescent $259,000
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• Large fenced yard • 3 BR & 2 bathrooms • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Gated Community
• 360 degree ocean & mountain views • 4,600 sq. ft. 4 BR 3 baths plus • One BR suite • Large shop MLS # 370244
• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure
1725 Settler $488,422.22
Recreational Riverfront Lot From $19,900 to $62,900
976 Price Road $894,900
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3 bedroom, 3 bath luxury townhome. Located facing golf course. Lovely patio very close to beach. Beautifully maintained in Qualicum Beach.
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MLS # 376706
MLS # 382130
Find the property you have been searching for at: timpeligren.point2agent.com
Spacious 1900 sqft. rancher on 1/2 acre. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, super hobby/ family room. Workshop, garage & carport.
Private waterfront estate overlooking Rathtrevor from Madrona Point area. Over 3/4 of an acre with a 2300 sqft. residence.
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Sweeping ocean & coastal views. Spacious 1897 square foot floor plan. Secured access, parking & landscaped grounds.
6399 Island Highway West, Qualicum Bay
1359 Saturna Drive, Craig Bay
$825,000
Forget the Car & Walk!
Exceptional walk-on waterfront. 2 bdrm + den main house & separate guest accommodation. Fully landscaped, private waterfront patio.
Beautifully renovated 2 bed plus den rancher in the heart of Qualicum Beach. Not a stone was left unturned... new doors, windows, roof, flooring, appliances, hardiplank siding, plumbing and electrical! The kitchen features new cabinets, counters, appliances and soft close drawers. Outside you can enjoy the large covered patio or the private fully fenced backyard with lane access. Use the great 12x10 wired garden shed for storage or as a workshop! Not more than 4 blocks from everything you might need.
731 Primrose St., QB
$419,000
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$499,000
Lovely Bowen model 2 level home overlooking Craig Bay ponds. Nicely appointed, lots of room, great location.
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
LOTS AND ACREAGES
325 Sutherland Cr $479,000 Location, walk to everything, easy beach access
Sunrise Drive for Sale . . . . . . $179,900 Fully serviced building lot with ocean view
3319 Island Hwy $3,900,000 1.62 acre walk-on waterfront with revenue
INVESTMENT/COMMERCIAL 5.8 acre multi-use acreage Errington. Specific A-1.4 Zoning
$659,000
Horne Lake Road . . . . . . . . .$699,900 71 acres Thorpe Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .$369,900 28.5 acres Morningstar Golf Course . . . $169,000 Turnbull Road. . . . . . . . from $235,000 2 five acre properties. SEVERAL PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITES AVAILABLE FROM
$274,900 to $3,900,000
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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 201-266 HIRST W AVE • Corner unit, 2 bedroom/1 bath • Well managed EMDEN HOUSE • Move in ready • Immaculate • Walk to shop, beach, bank & more
$167,900
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886 ABERDEEN DRIVE
Light and bright floor plan 2 beds and den with 2 baths Heat pump and wood stove Separate 400 sqft. shop
$339,900
Ian Mackay
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#14-3449 HALLBERG ROAD
• Brand new 1 bed/1 bath • Hardiplank siding, huge deck • Pad fee 395.00 • Small pet allowed
$69,900
426 COLLEGE ROAD
2,244 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths Contemporary luxury with livability Energy efficient, modern upscale finishes Walk to sandy beaches, amenities
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Spotless 3 bedroom rancher Family room, on a crawlspace 2 baths, private fenced yard Desirable Maple Glen location
Dale Rumming* $349,000 Call Kevin Clayton
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Panoramic ocean views Steps to the beach and golf 3,200 sqft., 3 car garage Exquisite landscaping
$998,000
Ian Mackay
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Walk-on waterfront Private courtyard with hedge 2,067sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths Family room, gas fireplace, wet bar
$888,000
Aaron Nicklen*
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Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Covered parking & deck Natural gas heat, extra large shed 55+, small pets allowed
$98,000
Dale Rumming*
$414,900
Sunrise ridge 7/8th ownership 2 bedroom/lock off, balcony & BBQ area Granite counters, upscale finishing Can be rented, close to all amenities
$98,000
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#5 AWESOME STONE’S THROW • 1435 sqft open concept Green Built CLASSY loft living! Custom shutters throughout, on demand hot water • Immediate possession - call now to view! • NO GST
$369,000
Jill Tuggle
Glenda Sweet*
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Spectacular walk-on beach lot 0.53 acre, level building site sewer and water, incredible sunsets Minutes from Qualicum Beach shops
$675,000 Call Kevin Clayton
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4287 PARK AVENUE
Gorgeous Bowser walk on waterfront Luxurious 2700 sqft custom home Wood floors, granite, soaring ceilings Separate shop/studio, quiet location
$889,000 Call Kevin Clayton
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2.2 acres near Englishman River 2 homes, plus shop with 240 amp Beautiful gardens with pond Heat exchanger with a/c; generator
$535,000
Aaron Nicklen*
2000 CARMICHAEL RD, HORNBY
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40.2 acres of pristine paradise 600 feet of ocean waterfront Bordered by farms, private in ALR, low taxes
$998,000
Aaron Nicklen*
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1219 MARINA WAY
OCEAN VIEW from the kitchen, dining and living rooms of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2659 sq ft home. Lots of updates, gorgeous Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, large kitchen & pantry, oversize garage with workshop area & loft storage plus RV parking!
5919 SUNSET ROAD
• 4 bed, 3 bath, .28 acre • Large family room w/ fireplace • Over 1700 sq ft • Walk to schools
$399,900
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Solid 1960’s view bungalow 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths Gorgeous new kitchen and bath Park-like 1/2 acre in town
Dale Rumming* $444,000 Call Kevin Clayton
#105- 1325 CAPE COD DRIVE
• 1485 sqft furnished 2b/2ba condo • HUGE entertainment patio off grassy area • 2 parking stalls/Storage/additional patio off guest bdrm.
$449,000
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• Very private 4.4 acres, Spider Lake/Horne Lake area • Cleared building site, beautiful treed property • Proven perc for septic field, drilled well in place • Easy access to lakes, hiking trails, and Inland Hwy
Jill Tuggle $217,000
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MLS 393251
873 DICKINSON • 1629 sqft rancher on 0.30 ac lot. Plenty of room for your RV with parking on the side of the house • Oversize living room with fireplace • Large kitchen area with wood burning insert
$319,900 Jim & Margo Hoffman
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10.13 acres, two homes permitted Combination of trees and sunny open spaces Several options for private building sites Proven perc for septic, good water in the area for well Easy access to Inland Hwy, lakes, hiking trails
$287,000
Brenda Nicolls
405-1325 CAPE COD, PARKSVILLE 312-150 PROMENADE DR., NANAIMO • Penthouse Floor w/spectacular views • Open flr plan w/spacious 11 ft ceilings • Beautiful granite ktcn w/Jenn-Air appliances • Large master w/5 pc, heated tile ensuite
$469,000
John Milroy
• OCEANFRONT rarely offered END unit & 2 balconies • 1333 sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bath PLUS DEN • Walkable to Port Place Centre, Port Theatre & trendy downtown, it is, “THE NEWCASTLE”
$529,000
Jill Tuggle
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