FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2012
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STORMS AND SNOW
Official newspaper of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals
WHAT’S IN YOUR FUTURE?
City of Parksville crews work around the clock to clear roads
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PROVINCIAL POLITICS
A champion candidate
Michelle Stilwell seeking B.C. Liberal nomination bid for May 2013 election JOHN HARDING
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A world champion on the track, Michelle Stilwell is about to compete in a very different kind of race. The NEWS learned on Thursday that Stilwell is the only candidate who has declared her intention to seek the B.C. Liberal nomination in the Parksville-Qualicum riding. “It’s something I have been thinking about for several years but athletics has always taken precedence,” said Stilwell, 38. “I know I am a hard worker and determined and when I set a goal I do my best to achieve it.” Constituency association president Bruce Cownden confirmed Stilwell’s candidacy has been approved by the party. He said other candidates may surface before or even during the Jan. 8 nomination meeting. “I think (Stilwell) will make a great candidate and it’s nice to see a young candidate,” said Cownden. “I think it gives us an opportunity to hold the riding.” See ‘MY HUSBAND, page A5
TOURISM FUNDING
No money for Parksville-QB JOHN HARDING
editor@pqbnews.com
The provincial government handed out some big cheques to resort communities this week, but not a penny went to Parksville or Qualicum Beach. Whistler is getting more than $6 million, Tofino, about $650,000, as part of the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI). Since 2007, this program has pumped more than $61 million into communities like Uclulet, Radium and Revelstoke. This week, $10 million was doled out to 14 communities. See ROOMS, page A5
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READY TO HELP SANTA: Errington elf Bege checks out the decorations on a Christmas tree as he prepares to help Santa on the big night.
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