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stArtinG Point Memorial’s 100-year festivities start Friday Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and events marking this celebration are scheduled throughout the summer. It starts Friday with the opening of the new green and unveiling for the fairway name of Hole #3 at 2 pm. The original green was the oldest on the course but was suffering from root damage from the adjacent trees. Local dignitaries and golfers in period dress, plus fours and long skirts and period hats will be in attendance. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Memorial Golf Course opened in 1913 and is the fourth oldest course in B.C. The original owner was General Noel Money. Arthur Macan designed the course. The original design was for 18 holes but that plan was reduced to 9 in 1919 and the last nine holes were never built. The Town of Qualicum Beach purchased the golf course in 1981 for $1 million. The town is still the proud owner of the golf course. Notable personalities to who have played the course include the King Of Siam, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ernie Bentley, Zane Grey, Lord Byng, Lord Bessborough, Lord Willington, Lord Tweedsmuir and Vincent Massey to name just a few. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by Doug Courtice

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In our May 7 edition we included an erroneous date for the Empty Bowls Project. The correct date for this fundraiser for the Salvation Army is May 18, not May 14 as reported. As well, the majority of bowls were donated by the Arrowsmith Potters Guild. We regret the error.

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Parksville council unanimously passed the 2013 budget with a 2.4 per cent property tax increase at their May 6 regular meeting. Council had anticipated a three per cent increase but after deliberations set the 2.4 per cent increase for both residential and business property at their May 1 special committee of the whole meeting. “My thanks to staff who created this responsible budget which reflects council’s priority to deliver good value for residents and businesses,” said mayor Chris Burger. “It is the city’s good fiscal management which has permitted only a 2.4 per cent tax increase, the lowest since 2010.” The 2013 balanced budget

was passed with the five-year financial plan, which anticipates three per cent increases for each of the next four years. “Similar to many other municipalities, the City of Parksville is facing external pressures which include increasing expectations, the current global economy and rising costs,” said a city news release. “The city’s budget balances these challenges and at the same time continues to provide quality services for the citizens of Parksville.” Staff and council were working within the seven priority categories council set in 2012, in descending order: health and safety, legislation, development and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and assets, protection of private

property, organizational welfare, economic welfare and community and social welfare. Council reaffirmed last year’s freeze on new hires and service levels in the four bottom categories to minimize tax increases and provide funds for capital infrastructure renewal to including extensive work on the fresh water supply system over the next several years and address the infrastructure deficit. When other government taxes collected by the city including the school and regional districts are included, the total increase for the average property is about 1.91 per cent. For a home with the average assessed value of $299,531 the total property taxes will increase by $47.68.

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Parksville staff returned a report on a new permissive taxation policy proposed by council’s advisory committee which would introduce a cap in the total value of exemptions

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The controversial Clarion LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

The five-storey development proposed for the empty lot next to town hall in Qualicum Beach was given third reading Monday night after a spirited public hearing. About 200 residents showed up to the hearing on the Clarion development that was meant to be held at Qualicum Beach Town Hall Monday night — it was moved to the civic centre. People spoke both for and against the development, with the majority showing their disdain for the property. “My first consideration here is: are you kidding? Is this really under consideration?” said resident Kevin Monahan. “And secondly to get back to the legal issue: are you kidding? You are proposing to place a virtually entirely residential structure in a commercial zone.” Iris Page said she spoke on behalf of the If we’d all had the Qualicum negative outlook that I B e a c h hear here tonight most of Residents’ you wouldn’t be here Associahilda pearce tion. She said residents were not given sufficient time to discuss the proposed development, the building was too tall, it would overshadow town hall, and the style of architecture was not consistent with the rest of the town as expressed in the design guidelines and the Official Community Plan (OCP). Parking wouldn’t be sufficient for commercial use, the market price would be too high for people looking to downsize or first-time buyers, and the development cost charges (DCCs) that have been waived for the development would have to

be picked up by the taxpayers, she added, among other comments. Hilda Pearce spoke in favour of the development, saying she has lived in the area for 50 years and worked on the first official community plan for the town. At that time, she said, the communities of Eaglecrest and Chartwell were not part of the plan, and the town hall and The Gardens (a four-storey building) required variances to the OCP. The town was built, and has the beautiful look it does today, because of variances to the OCP, she said. “When I moved here the population was 600 permanent residents and it swelled to about 1200 in the summer, and if we’d all had the negative outlook that I hear here tonight most of you wouldn’t be here,” she said. One of the residents who appeared younger than most at the meeting, Sabrina Krauchi, said that eveyone’s opinions at the meeting, were just that, opinions. The development would go through, she said. “Residents associations . . . . speak on behalf of residents (but) you’re not speaking on behalf of all the residents,” she said. To which someone from the crowd retorted “The majority!” She said everyone who was opposing the development and saying it didn’t fit-in should look to the Old Dutch Inn development and notice that it’s exactly the same. Resident Art Skipsy, who said he also worked on the first OCP, said he was concerned about the traffic issues the development would cause. He said he thought council was elected to rep-

resent the people and not the developers. If the project goes ahead, he said, this council would forever be held responsible. “I have been honoured to be part of the first OCP and I have been duly rewarded by positive comments, and I would not like this council to bear the grunt of what will happen if this goes ahead as it is,” he said. Before the development was given third reading discussion took place. Coun. Scott Tanner asked a number of questions to staff including whether the project had legal issues. Director of Planning Luke Sales said legal opinion has been obtained and the town was in good standing in terms of the development permit. Coun. Mary Brouilette wanted to clear up some misconceptions, one being the DCCs. “As far as the DCCs, we’re not giving anyone a million bucks, that’s not the way it is,” she said. “There was a motion that passed to encourage development, it has encouraged it, that lot has been empty for 16 years.” She said it’s a reduction of payment from the developer and isn’t anything to do with taxdollars. Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer said the DCC discussion was a scare tactic. Coun. Tanner brought forward a motion to reduce the height of the building by one storey, which was supported by Mayor Teunis Westbroek, but opposed by the other councillors. Tanner then tried to pass an amendment to have the form and the character of the project changed to fit in better with the downtown village guildelines, and a more craftsman style of architecture — that motion also

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failed. He also attempted to pass an amendment that the developers would have to pay of third of the cost to put up traffic signals, $100,000, since the “additional traffic burden will cost the taxpayers to fork out the money for that signalization.” It also failed. “We don’t sit here and bargain with the developers and say ‘Hey, you know, kick in another 60 grand and we’ll call it a deal — that’s not professional — that’s not the way things are done,” said Brouilette. “Proposals come in and we accept them or we don’t accept them.” Westbroek then tried to pass an amendment to step back the top story on the east facade to reduce the per-

ceived height of the building from the East. It also failed. “I hope this goes forward,” Coun. Dave Willie said before third reading. “And I hope it is a signal to everyone out there that we will look at projects and they all don’t have to be exactly the same, they don’t have to look the same, feel the same or be the same, but we do want to make sure something happens because the route we’re going through now is, drive through Chemainus and you’ll see.” Third reading of the development passed with Brouilette, Luchtmeijer and Willie in favour, and Tanner and Westbroek opposed. Fourth and final reading and adoption is expected May 27.

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Each of the candidates had a different focus for their opening and closing statements, with the NDP’s Avis highlighting his experience in municipal politics, Liberal Stilwell touting her time on the national stage as an athlete and Conservative Coupland pushing his experience in both the healthcare and education fields. Questions from the approximately 350 people focused on several fronts, with healthcare, ferry rates and proposed pipelines taking centre stage. On the pipeline issue, Stilwell pointed to party leader Christy Clark’s five conditions for supporting the Northern Gateway project. “The first three refer to environmental conditions that are critical to make sure we save this pristine province we live in,” she said. Coupland stressed his party’s support for the pipeline, noting however that he would prefer to see the bitumen refined at the B.C.-Alberta border, to make it less toxic for shipping. “We don’t support bitumen going through,” he said. “We prefer to refine it ourselves. We don’t want the coastline at risk with bitumen.” Avis also resorted to his head office position on the issue, noting his party has taken a stand against it. “This doesn’t mean we are not in favour of oil,” he said. “The bitumen should be refined at the source. A spill would mean our island would be surrounded by oil.” The ferry system was another issue that drew multi-

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B.C. Conservative candidate David Coupland, left, answers a question from the floor at Monday night’s Parksville Qualicum constituency all-candidates meeting while B.C. Liberal Michelle Stilwell, centre, and the NDP’s Barry Avis check their notes.

ple questions. Nanaimo Regional General In response, Avis said the Hospital being just one asferry system should be looked pect that was explored. at as part of the provincial On this issue, Coupland highway system, while Stil- stressed that patient care well stressed the need to look and safety are key and he into the ferry would want model, but to look at The first three refer to c o n t i n u e environmental conditions w h e t h e r with a busithe proper that are critical to make ness model process was sure we save this pristine for the ferry followed. province we live in corporation. Avis said Michelle Stilwell Coupland he also suggested wanted a the idea of considering the review of the proposal while ferries part of the road system Stilwell said she wanted was actually in his party’s pol- open communication with icy platform, unlike the NDP. nurses and staff to underThe issue that took up stand what the patient care the majority of the discus- model looks like. sion was health care, with On the question of prithe replacement of nurses orities for health reform, with unlicensed care aids at Stilwell said she would con-

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ation clubs which are primarily for members, not the general public. That would drop the total to $134,990, well below the 1.55 per cent of total taxes ($180,000) cap called for in the proposed policy. If churches who also provide donations to other organizations — supposedly putting their financial need in question — were also dropped, the total would drop to $99,890. A third interpretation includes partial exemptions based on different categories, like 50 per cent for recreation, cultural or educational programs and 75 per cent for youth, senior and special need groups. Based on the 2012 recipients this would result in $164,286 in annual exemptions. The report and proposed policy were sent back to council’s advisory committee for further comment and will return to council at a later date.

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With a wide range of possibilities, Mayor Chris Burger asked for feedback from councillors on their big-picture hopes for the permissive taxation program. “I’d like to see the cap done away with and just have tighter restrictions,” said Coun. Peter Morrison, agreeing with the report that a cap would make it too complicated. “We have to make sure that the organizations that are affected by what ever type of eligibility we put down on paper doesn’t impact on the good work they do, because this is all about the underprivileged for most cases,” said Coun. Marc Lefebvre. “I’m thinking of the Salvation Army, I’m thinking of the Society of Organized Services — what would the impact be if we cut them back by 25 per cent or 35 per cent, where would they have to cut back services they now provide.” Coun. Al Grier, who has

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s we near the end of the election campaign we find ourselves concerned about the lack of attention local candidates have paid to Parksville Qualicum Beach issues. This election campaign has been run from party headquarters and that’s a shame. The three candidates running for MLA in Parksville Qualicum are all experienced, capable people. They have much to give and we believe, if allowed to express them, they would have some great ideas about how the provincial government could improve life here and shift dollars to better priorities. It’s clear to us Barry Avis (NDP), David Coupland (B.C. Conservatives) and Michelle Stilwell (B.C. Liberals) have been given their marching orders, a script to follow and instructions not to stray from the party mantra. How else to explain so many weeks of non-talk about local issues? They seem happy to explain how their party’s plan for the province will translate into good things here. Aside from promises of reviews and studies (yawn), no local candidate has brought anything concrete to the table about how we may improve the economy and quality of life here. No talk about boosts for tourism, or doctors or the waterfront or transit or education. They will try to say their party’s plan for the province will spin off results locally, but that’s weak at best. Perhaps this is sounding a tad naive, but it’s more of an expression of frustration about how our system is being used by party leaders and their masters. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can still operate in a party system and have a local candidate say his or her party will commit to linking Rathrevor Park to Community Park, or provide real help for Qualicum Beach to fight erosion, or make commitments on a host of other real, on-the-ground issues that require attention in our region. So, where does that leave us when we go to the polls to mark our ballot? Well, sadly, it’s not about Avis, Coupland or Stilwell. It’s about which party, on a provincial scale, do you want to run the province. It’s easy to pick apart the party (B.C. Liberals) that’s been in power for 12 years and actually has a record to pick apart. If that history is important to you, than the NDP’s record in the 1990s should also be relevant, seeing as the current leader was a big part of that time in government. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Willie Should ReSign After I attended Monday night’s Qualicum Beach town council meeting and public hearing and then I re-read the quotes from Coun. Dave Willie reported in the Parksville Qualicum Beach News of May 2: “They get a phone call from the Mayor or Scott Tanner and are told what their position will be,” said Willie. “I just don’t trust it (the QBRA) anymore and neither does anyone else.” I respect Willie as a member of council to have and voice his individual opinion. However, rude and personal statements reflect badly on our town. All people living in Qualicum Beach can be members of QBRA. This councillor, elected by the people of Qualicum Beach, has just chosen to insult all citizens of this town, a privilege that is not granted upon being elected. Do the honorable thing, resign. See if all those people you don’t trust will show their trust in you again. I dare you. Gordon r. Moul Qualicum Beach

god’S Waiting Room Frank Horner’s letters to the editor have appeared frequently over the last 11 years since we moved here, and I fail to recall ever reading anything positive from this man. Could he be one of the reason’s Qualicum Beach’s youth find some of our elderly grouchy, rude and disrespectful? We need all ages in this town and we need many diverse points of view because without them Qualicum Beach will die, which is a truly unpalatable condition, but sadly

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one that seems to be on the rise with fewer young families moving here, not enough moderately-priced housing and more and more businesses for sale. The current council was democratically elected and it’s up to each of them to bring their individual points of views and concerns to the table, to watch over all the special interest groups that invariably raise their voices — some much louder than others. A counter-balance is always necessary as that’s what evens-out the playing field. Every time he writes a letter, it’s quite obvious which team Horner favours, but thank goodness the other side has the manners, IQ and business acumen to continue fighting for our town that absolutely must grow and move forward, otherwise we’ll have to endure that unbecoming characterization of being known as “God’s Waiting Room.” deborah McKinley Qualicum Beach

QBRa denigRated I find it difficult to understand the motives behind Coun. Dave Willie’s irrational rant in response to the Qualicum Beach Resident Association’s request to defer the public hearing and third reading of the Clarion project ( The NEWS, May 2) . This development is the first major departure from historic planning guidelines and merits careful scrutiny. To label the members of QBRA as puppets of Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Coun. Scott Tanner is an attempt by Willie to validate his views by denigrating the legitimate concerns of others.

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He’s no parrot Recent election poll numbers show the gap between the NDP and the B.C. Liberals is narrowing and that the NDP is no longer expected to win by a landslide. It was therefore interesting to go the all-candidates meeting in Parksville to see how the local election campaign was being played out on a local level. I was happy to see that the meeting was well attended and that on this occasion Michelle Stilwell, together with her computer, was able to be present. In my opinion, the clear winner of the debate was Dr. David Coupland. I will now be supporting him with my vote. Coupland has definitely done his homework and shows a very good grasp of the issues important to this area. The other two candidates parrot the party lines of the NDP and B.C. Liberals. Stilwell appeared to be the only person at the meeting who believed the present government had balanced the budget. Barry Avis, ever the politician, was somewhat effective and is obviously hoping the NDP will provide him with an opportunity to be ‘promoted’ from municipal politics. It has been suggested by some people that the B.C. Conservatives have no chance to form the government and a

vote for Coupland is a vote in effect for an independent. I think that B.C. politics need people of Coupland’s calibre and I feel he would be an excellent advocate for this riding, particularly in the important area of health care and deserves our support. I was very impressed with the way the meeting was run by NEWS editor John Harding and how at the conclusion of the meeting the audience gave a standing ovation to all three candidates. Congratulations to all concerned. Tony Bloxham Qualicum Beach

tax and spend I received in my mailbox a leaflet from Barry Avis (NDP Candidate for Parksville Qualicum) explaining the NDP virtues of “Practical First Steps” and how they would mature B.C. with the “NDP Plan.” I wonder if Avis actually read this information or has he ever been actively involved in small business. I work in the small business community and I am not sure if the NDP Avis understands that small business is successful when big business is strong. If you look at prosperous areas of the economy and areas (yes, like Alberta) where big business is going strong, the

small contractors (small business) is doing even better. If government is going to be the only big business in B.C., we are in big trouble, because who pays for the government? The constituents and small business. The retailers in Parksville and Qualicum live off, to a large degree, the tourism dollar, but that is presently difficult. If we had big business in the area, they would bring more residents and solve some of the problems our schools are having with decreased attendance (KSS) and the small merchants’ sales would increase. Small business may even expand and create more jobs with the increased sales and, hopefully, profits. Please people, spending more than you make and living the dream that your kids or the next generation can pay for it is not the answer. Did the province of B.C. not go through this with the last NDP government? Has Adrian Dix not campaigned on the same platform as in the past NDP governments, as he guarantees the NDP will spend billions of dollars that would require decades of debt our children would need to repay? Do the NDP not grasp how business works? I believe, in most cases, they have never been a part of it.

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In the e-mail he sent Wednesday to The NEWS, Willie said results of in-camera meetings in the past 16 months “protected private interests more than public interests.” Here’s the entire preamble Willie sent along with the aforementioned notice of motion: “Over the last 16 months, this council has endured endless hours of in-camera meetings. Although many of those meetings were reasonable and the results were good for the town, in my view many were not. The sometimes endless discussions centred on important town issues that required a consensus of four of the five members of council. I believe that some of the results protected private interests more than public interests. Because we as officers of the town are bound to follow the Community Charter and the wrongly-named Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation, I am not able to disclose for these of past in-camera meetings (sic) at this time.” The next public town council meeting is scheduled for May 20. • Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer also put forward a motion Monday night asking for council to adopt an official sexual harrasment/harrasment in the workplace policy. The policy Luchtmeijer put forward was from a federal government Human Rights Commission template. Luchtmeijer had earlier this year asked for staff to put together a policy for council to consider. Luchtmeijer’s motion passed unanimously and the policy can now be viewed on the town’s website.

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Francis Bernard Cookson

B.Sc. (Hons) MB, ChB, DRCOG Manchester University

October 30, 1928 â€“ April 30, 2013 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away April 30th after a long illness. A loving family man, he is survived by wife, Patricia Ann; daughter, Jane (Dean) Gallacher; grandchildren Mackenzie and Georgia Bailey; and daughter, Helen Cookson. Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of Alberta, avid gardener, reader, and lover of classical music. He will be sadly missed in our lives. A private service was held on May 3rd, 2013.

Thanks to doctors and nurses at Nanaimo Hospital for their care.

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Dr. John D. E. Price

April 26, 1927 - April 30, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad. John joined the Royal Navy at age 13, graduating from Dartmouth in 1944 having won the King George VI gold medal. He served on HMS Newcastle and HMS Berwick during WW2. Upon leaving the Royal Navy, John won an Ajax scholarship to McGill where he obtained a first class honours degree in Maths and Physics, assisted in building the first cyclotron in Canada, then graduated in medicine in 1954 winning Gold Medals in Clinical Subjects and in Obstetrics & Gynecology and the J Francis Williams Fellowship in Medicine. He interned at the Montreal General and Shaughnessy Hospitals, finishing his post graduate training at the Toronto General Hospital, passing the FRCP (C) in 1959. John was appointed Instructor in Medicine at UBC in 1960 (full professor 1973) and to the Attending staff of the Vancouver General Hospital. He developed the first dialysis unit in BC (and the second in Canada) in 1964, was involved in developing the kidney transplant programme, which performed the first transplant in BC. In 1967 he was instrumental in developing one of the first centres in the world, allowing patients to treat themselves at home for hemo or peritoneal dialysis. John was a founding member of the Canadian Society of Nephrology, Chair of the Medical Board of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, and Director of the BC Medical Association. He retired to Saltspring Island in 1990 and spent his last years in Victoria and Parksville. Survived by his first wife Nancy (nee Beattie) and his children: David (Jane Walker, children Emma, Catherine, Susan); Biz; Barbara (Harry McLaughlin and Tianay); Robert (Kristi Rivait, children Gloria and Reid) and Janet (Paul McNeill, children James and Sarah), niece Margaret Backus and nephew Michael Pocock in England and second wife Barbara (Bristol). An avid sailor and fisherman, dad was happiest on the water with full sails, tight lines and a book by his side. He was very proud of his children and we are very proud of him! We love you, dad. Our family would like to thank the staff of Stanford Place for their care and compassion. Dad was a strong supporter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada and The Steelhead Society and would welcome donations to either, or your charity of choice. A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edmond Joseph LEVESQUE Dec 1, 1918 - April 26, 2013

Edmond passed away peacefully at Stanford Place Care home in Parksville at the age of 94. Ed was one of twelve children born in Maria, Quebec, Gaspe Peninsula. As a young man he served his country in R.C.A.F. WW 2 then settled in the west on Vancouver Island as a carpenter. He worked on many projects on the island. Upon retirement he used his carpentry skills to build his dream home in Qualicum Bay where he resided for many years. Ed always had a joke to tell and his wit and sense of humour stayed with him until his passing. Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife Sue (her family Cindy Ladner and Tom Larsen): also predeceased by his son, Edmond Arthur Levesque (his family Annagret and Paul Levesque) and will be greatly missed by son Pierre (Delphine) Levesque; grandsons, Daniel and Jeffrey Levesque; sister Irma Robitaille, many nieces and nephews and special friends. The family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Stanford Place for their wonderful care, dedication and compassion they showed for Ed in his final years. There will be a celebration of life on Friday, May 10th at 2:00pm - 5:00pm at the Parksville Community Centre, Arbutus Room, 132 E.Jensen Ave, Parksville. Flowers gratefully declined, donations can be made to the heart and stroke foundation.

Samuel (Sam) English Megaw 1924 - 2013

Samuel (Sam) English Megaw passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2013 at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his loving wife Agnes (Nan) in 2008. He leaves family in Scotland, Calgary, Saskatoon and the Lower Mainland. Sam was born in Conquest, Saskatchewan to Thomas and Susan Megaw, the middle of three sons. He served in WWII as a Merchant Marine on board the HMS Belfast, a Royal Navy light cruiser that patrolled the Atlantic as well as the South Pacific. It was during the war that Sam met his wife to be, Agnes French at Calmachie, Scotland. They were married on February 28th, 1948. Sam served as Engine Oilman in the Canadian Merchant Marine until 1951. Following his tour of service, he was employed by Dairyland in Burnaby and later transferred to their Courtenay plant where he worked until his retirement in 1988. Sam and Nan enjoyed very much spending summers in their travel trailer at Little Qualicum. He was a long time Royal Canadian Legion member. Sam was a proud Mason and has been a member of Progressive Lodge #87 of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia Yukon since 1960. Very special thanks are extended to Ramona, Stacey, and Ian for caring for Sam as if he were their own family. Sam will be laid to rest beside his loving wife â€œNanâ€? where they will be â€œtogether againâ€? in the Qualicum Beach Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held in the Yates Funeral Chapel 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, BC on Monday May 13th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. A Reception will follow. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Marcelle Mongeau (Montpetit) 1922 - 2013 Marcelle Mongeau (Montpetit) of Dorval and Lachine, Quebec, died peacefully on May 2, 2013 surrounded by family. Born in Montreal, September 24, 1922, and graduating from CollĂ¨ge Ste-Anne, she was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Raymond Mongeau of Montreal, Quebec. Marcelle, lovingly known to her family as Mamie, devoted her life to her treasured children, grand-children and great grandchildren. Mamie is survived by her sister Denise (Bill Lea), her brother Bernard (Madeleine), her six children, FranĂ§ois (Wendy Sandberg) of Parksville, BC, Francine (Graham Gould) of Kempville, ON, Jean-Pierre (Susan Orr-Mongeau) of Dorval, QC, Guylaine (Robert Gauthier) of Levis, QC, Johanne (Sonny Kis) of Lachine, QC, and Chantal (John Cairns) of Errington, BC, her 14 adoring grand-children and 9Âž great grand-children. Her endless love of family and the simple pleasures of life in the outdoors inspired us all, her lasting legacy. Visitations at J.J. Cardinal 560 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval, Quebec, (http://www.jjcardinal.ca) Tuesday, May 7th, 2 - 5pm, and 7 - 9 pm, and a memorial service at the same location on Wednesday, May 8 at 11 am. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the Centre dâ€™hĂŠbergement Nazaire-PichĂŠ for their wonderful care and support during the last few years of Mamieâ€™s life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that a donation be made to the Alzheimer Society (www.alzheimerquebec.ca)

Edmond Rochon Feb. 18, 1953 â€“ May 2, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Ed. Beloved husband to Susan for 38 years; wonderful Dad to Kevin and Jennifer (Brenden) Galloway; and the most amazing Grandpa (AMPA!) to Rhiley, Gus, and Piper. Also survived by in-laws Cliff and Janet Browne; brothers, Denis (Bonnie), Robert (Trudy); sisters-inlaw Lyn Browne (Brian), Nancy (Rob) Kernachan, and brother-in-law Patrick (Jennette) Browne; dearest and closest friends David and Margaret Sandulo, along with many nieces and nephews he so enjoyed. His family was all he needed in life to make him happy. He was so proud of his kids and no visit was often enough or long enough. His passion for camping and fishing was something he so looked forward to sharing with â€œhis little bugsâ€?. Ed was born in Vancouver but moved to Chemainus at the age of 5. It was there he met and married Susan in 1975. Love at first sight for sure for both. In 1989 Ed, Susan, and the kids moved to Qualicum Beach. In 1992, Ed started work for the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club and worked there as a greens keeper until his death. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club.

Happy Fishing My Love Always In Our Hearts 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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The family of the late Dale Crowley thanks those who remembered him at his memorial and those who sent messages of condolence and encouragement. Thank you to the care workers on the 5th floor of NRGH and to the home care nurses in Oceanside for their regular phone calls, visits and support. A special thank you to his lifelong friend, Jim Harper. Your time together at the end brought Dale happy memories to ease his passing. Alberta, Jim & Rose FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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William John Bernard (Barney) Regan December 17, 1926 – May 2, 2013

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Barney Regan on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 in Qualicum Beach, BC. Barney was a devoted husband to Margaret (d 2008); loving and proud father to Patrick (Linda), Mike (Marg, d. 2013), Maureen (Jim), Peggy (Ian), and Bernie; dear grandfather to Tara (Matt), Kelin, and Dana. Barney was born in Victoria in 1926, married the love of his life Margaret (Thwaites) in 1951 and together they raised 5 children while living in Vancouver, BC. In the 1970’s Barney’s career took him across Canada and while he and Margaret embraced each new experience, they were delighted when retirement brought them back to the west coast, and finally to Parksville, BC. Barney was a man of strength, faith, endurance, patience, wisdom, and humour. He was gentle and kind, generous with his time and the best listener. He was curious and interested in so many things, and engaged in all life had to offer.

We honour him, and will miss him dearly. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 1:00 pm at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road in Parksville, BC.

“And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.” 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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LEGALS NOTICE IS hereby given to MOSA WILSON and SARAH SMITH, that household goods stored at Oceanside Storage Inc. located at 1270 Alberni Hwy. Parksville will disposed on May 22, 2013 unless the outstanding account is settled prior to this date. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN UNDER THE Warehouse Lien Act. Whereas Mr. Isaac Charbonneau of last known address 450 Earl Street, Delhi, Ontario, N4B 1W7 is indebted to Parksville Towing of P. O. Box # 416, Parksville, B. C. V9P 2G5, for the towing and storage of a 2005 Infiniti G35, VIN # JNKCV51E65M201521. There is presently an amount of $3047.90 owed plus any additional costs of service and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 15th of June, 2013 or thereafter the said vehicle can be sold according to law. For information contact 250248-9913

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LOST CAT, female calico (black with orange & white). Eaglecrest. (250)752-6056. LOST: GOLD Ring with tiny diamonds set in. D/town Parksville, near SOS. Very sentimental, has inscription inside If found, Please call 250248-0259 LOST: KEYS Belson Bradbury St. Please (250)954-1334 if found.

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CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

Pre-School Group Child Care

Before & After School Care NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CARE CAMP Drop-in’s Welcome Add’l Allowances Avail. for “Students/Low Income Families. 452 E. Island Hwy (Next to Boston Pizza) Tel: 250-248-8128 “Your choice for a good start”

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GARDENING

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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ORCA TREE & LAWN CARE

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE you looking for something to supplement your current income!!This could be perfect for YOU!!NO selling, NO distributing, NO inventory, and best of all, NO RISK!!!contact michaelcheng411211@gmail.com for details.

WANTED: PARTNER Investor in Distance Learning Institute for Spiritual Degree Courses. Buy in @ $10,000 for 40% ownership. Suits good computer/typing skills as a working partner. Amor 250-228-1469

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLINICAL COUNSELLOR N.I. Survivors’ Healing Society - trauma & abuse counselling 14 hr/wk contract with expansion & renewal pot., short list contacted, open contact@nishs.ca DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

OWNER OPERATORS

$2500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at Nanaimo for runs throughout Van. Island. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Westwood Estates Strata Plan 3466 Request for Grounds Maintenance Contract

Westwood Estates Strata Plan 3466 Owners located at 810 Chestnut Street, QB are receiving quotes to perform Grounds Maintenance tasks for their 24 unit complex for a period of three (3) years. Any terms or conditions related to this contract may be obtained by contacting Laury Cail McDermott at (250)594-4282. A site visit is mandatory and sign in is required. Written quotes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. 15 May 2013. The Strata reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Resumes accepted until May 21st., 2013. Thank you to all applicants, only those requested for interview will be contacted.

MUSICIANS THE Creekhouse Lounge (upstairs in the restaurant) is putting together a house band. Apply with instrument Saturday morning May 11th. Ask for Michael. 250248-3214 email: mich2012@telus.net

PARKSVILLE PETRO-CANADA

Is Hiring P/T or F/T Service Attendants.

Apply in person at 431 East Island Hwy NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers • Grader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD LINE COOKS at Lefty’s Restaurant’s in Parksville & Qualicum Beach. Experience preferred but willing to train anyone hard working with a passion for food and a positive attitude. Please apply in person to Chris or Phil at either location. NEW Avo’s Eatery is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Chef / Sous Chef for part time / full time position. Applicants must be energetic, have a good disposition, love to cook and have good work habits. Wage rate negotiable. Please apply to Adena in person at Avo’s or avosparksville@gmail.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.

PERSONAL SERVICES MEDICAL HEALTH CERTIFIED REGISTERED EXPERIENCED MALE CARE AIDE Providing In Home.. Palliative Care/Respite Dementia Care/Respite Security & peace of mind ** Excellent References** Please call/leave message 250-752-5547

(250)752-5815

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, Gardens, Yard Cleanup, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

FISHING GUIDE Wanted for West Coast, Vancouver Island. $300.-$500./day. 3 years guiding experience required. Please email resume through website: www.salmoneye.net HARBOUR AUTHORITY of French Creek Part time, 20 to 30 hrs. p/w, weekend work required. Duties include repair & maintenance for the facility, upland & docks, boat count, some front counter work & light janitorial. Candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude, have a strong work ethic & work well with the public. Forklift & skid steer experience / certificate an asset. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Apply in person to the Harbour Authority of French Creek, 1055 Lee Rd., Parksville, BC between 8:00 am & 5:30pm or by email to:

Complete Lawn Care, Maintenance, Irrigation, Pavers, Ponds, Electrical Work, Plumbing, Handyman Service, Power Washing, Gutters. Call anytime

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Small engine repair, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TODD THE BUILDER. “I do it all”.Renos, painting, plumbing, carpentry, etc. (250)951-2755

LANDSCAPING ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

MATURE ACCOUNTING Technician for busy practice. Must have AAT diploma or similar training, previous experience and excellent computer skills. Simply Accounting and spreadsheet abilities required. Fax: 250-245-8867 or email elaine@laymangroup.com

CLEANING SERVICES ALBRITE CLEANING. Residential, weekly & bi-weekly. Commercial. Post Construction. 10 yrs experience. Insured & Bonded. You’ll Love Coming Home! Call 250-951-2791. ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS Computer Services Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

Arbutus Lawn Maintenance Experienced, Insured, Reliable 250-927-4730.

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. AAA MASTER PAINTER - 3 rooms $499. 5 yr guarantee 1/2 price paint. WCB. References Call Rick 250-954-9503

Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

Scott @ 250-821-1994.

DRYWALL

ASK DAN! Spring Special! Call Poirier Painting! Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding Fully insured, Free Estimates. Call #250-240-3528. WCB

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

PRESSURE WASHING

Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

PRESSURE WASHING, Reliable & insured. Call for a free quote: 250-668-4642

GARDENING

PETS

GARDENS FIRST Gardening Services Pruning Shrubs - Hedges Yard Cleanup Container Planting Weekly or Monthly Maintenance Call John 250-738-1020

AFFORDABLE, Responsible Dog Walker. Will pick up & deliver. $25 per day, for 2 one hour walks. $15 for 1 hour. Parksville to Lantzville. Call 250-933-5006

PET CARE SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES FOR RENT

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

60’S RETRO Bdrm Suite, 3-piece, $300; Antique living room chairs (2) $50 ea, Dining Rm table/4chairs, $100; Buffet, $200; Bookcase, $75; Roll Top Desk $75; Treddle Sewing Mach. $100. 250-753-0806

CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).

QUALICUM BAY: Senior Park, newer 5th wheel with slide, N/S, 1 pet under 20lbs allowed. Water, hydro, sewer and pad rent incld’d, $475/mo. Call (778)424-7784.

12 MINS north of Qualicum Beach, 1600 sq ft rancher for lease. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 6 appls, N/S, N/P, no drugs. Avail now. View today. $1100 + utils. Call 250-756-6713, 250-756-5714.

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

VIDEO GAMES. $Buy$ Sell Trade. Now open in Parksville! Ralfs Collectibles, 182 East Island Hwy. Mon-Sun, 11-5. Closed Tuesdays. 937-7200

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

ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397

APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

COMMERCIAL STAND-UP Kenmore freezer, frost free, white, energy star, excellent working condition. $200. Call (250)927-5797.

LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835 *New Queen MATTRESS Set* PILLOW TOP IN PLASTIC Mfr. Warranty. Must Sell! $200 ~ (1)250-465-2485

UNDER $200

MEDICAL SUPPLIES WHEELCHAIR RAMP, approximately 5’ long, used but good condition $220. You pick up. Call (250)758-3663.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Instructor, Health Care Assistant (HCA 105) Posting #100528

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? LIGHT OAK entertainment centre,comes with 2 speakers, TV, radio, tape deck, cd player, vhs player, record player & headphones. $150 complete. Also reclining loveseat, $100. Call 250-752-6007 SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE PLAYER Pano Built in 1913. Approx 100 rolls of music beautiful sound, very good condition. $2,500. 250-334-3667

Instructor, Health Care Assistant (HCA 110) Port Alberni Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiﬁcations and information on how to apply to these postings.

PIANO, MASON & Excellent condition, overseas. $800. (250)756-6125.

RISCH. moving obo.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

FLOWER SALE- Basket stuffers, flower pots, Geraniums, Begonias, hanging baskets and more. 612 Morning Star Drive, May. 8-14, 10am-4pm.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

We currently have the following openings:

Certified Hand Fallers Heavy Duty Mechanics

1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR

Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $739,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.

Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950 N.NANAIMO: 5bdrm, 4.5bath AND 1bdrm legal suite. Landscaped/fenced yard. Near beach, schools & shopping. Beautifully finished. Hardie planks exterior, dble entrance doors, 5-skylights, front & rear deck w/barbeque hookups, heat pump, 3 luxurious gas FPs. Beautiful ocean views. Furniture included. 6523 Peregraine Rd. $700,000. (250)758-4963

PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Saturday (1-4) 250-947-9779

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions. Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites. SHOREWATER RESORT luxury, 1 bdrm, + loft condo , short or long term, on the beach in Qualicum Beach. Avail Jun 1 $1500/mo Call 250-752-3813

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTIVE COMMERCIAL SPACE - Craig St, in vibrant downtown Parksville. Near Tuesday Night Market and Community Centre. 1160 sq ft. Call Keith - 1 (866) 682-4244

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT COOMBS, 1 bdrm RV, includes hydro,cable. Quiet person only. $500. 250-927-1113

Detailed job postings can be viewed at

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

QUALICUM MANOR Apartments, 2 bdrm, 896 sq ft, grd floor, patio, N/S, N/P, excellent condition, in quiet civilized bldg, mins to all amens, $950 mo. Avail June. 1st. Please call Bill at (250)752-6997. RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction”

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

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AVAIL JUNE 1st. 2 bdrm, 2 bath Patio home, Emerald Estates (Parksville), mint condition, weekly housekeeping incl’d in $1300/mo rent. Optional dining program avail. Call (250)248-7612.

QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $550. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

BOWSER Oceanfront. 1100 sq.ft. 2-bdrm, Beach access. New appl’s, wood burning F/P, W/D hook-up, carport, shed. N/S. $1100. (250)751-1548.

RENTALS

PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm Apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Avail June. 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350.

PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

REAL ESTATE

NOW HIRING

3-BDRM, 1 bath. W/D in Eagle Crest. Walking distance to schools & beach. N/S. Pets OK. $1250. Avail immed. (250)586-3636.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Port Alberni Campus

Posting #100527

Call: 1-250-616-9053

HOMES FOR RENT

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10 MINS from Qualicum, recently re-decorated, grd level. $500. NS/NP. Available now. Call 1-250-954-4018.

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL bed. Like new. $600 obo. Call (250)716-5839

COMPLETE WINEMAKING equipment. All that you need to produce your own wine. $125. For listing of equipment call (250)752-2389.

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

FURNITURE

Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

BLACK & DECKER electric lawn mower, $125. Push lawn mower, $75. 22” Apex TV, $25. (250)752-4742.

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

821 BRISTOL PL. CHARTWELL 1813 sq ft rancher, ex-

cellent cond, built 2002 in quiet cul de sac. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, walk in closet, granite work tops, hardwood/ceramic flooring. Open plan. Lrg kitchen w/island, walk in pantry.S/S appl. RV & boat parking at rear. Private easy care yard. $429,000. Call 250-594-3919

NEW PRICE

543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. $58/mo. strata fee. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W floors & much more. On site RV Parking avail.(free). Priced to sell. $341,900, Call Daniel at 250752-5780.

ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, 4k from Parksville, $750 p/m, includ. Hydro. Ref’s Req’d Avail. Immed. Call 250-248-9555 ERRINGTON- 2 bdrm mobile home, 8 mins from Parksville, recently updated, wood F/P, electric heat, small yard, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP. $750. Avail. May 1st. (250)248-3132.

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1026 CARDINAL Way- Chartwell. Sat, May 11, 9am-4pm. An eclectic mix of household items for the whole family. Early Birds pay double!

PARKSVILLE 855 Fisherman Circle. May 11 (9-12). Moving sale. bikes, tools, furn, elect.

BOWSER, 4595 Berbers Dr. Sat. May 11, (8-4). Outdoor patio furniture, household, tools, shoes, clothing, etc... COLUMBIA BEACH, 1754 Admiral tryon Blvd. Sat. May 11. (8-?) Electric mower,router & table, radial arm saw, assorted tools, household items, kitchen table & chairs. COOMBS, 2135 Sunking Rd. May 11 & 12, (10 - 3). Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Tomato Plants,garden accessories, and more! COOMBS: #4-2771 Old Alberni Hwy., Sat., & Sun., May 11, 12 and 18, 19, 9am-3pm all 4 days. Complete household sale; Tools, garden, furniture, appliances and much more! COOMBS, 729 Shawn Rd., Fri, May. 10, 7am-11am. MOVING SALE. Everything must go. Garage Sale is at the end of the driveway.

ESTATE SALE!

168 Garden Rd West Qualicum Beach Thurs, May 9 10am-3pm Fri, May 10, 10am-3pm Sat , May 11, 10am-1pm HOSTED BY SMART MOVE Check out our Website for photos www.smartmoveservices.ca

ESTATE SALE

172 Garden Road West, Qualicum Beach Thurs. May 9, 10am-3pm, Friday May 10, 10am-3pm, Sat. May 11, 9am-2pm. Antiques, furniture, tools, golf, garden, household many unique items. Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple. Check out our website for photos transitionsmadesimple.com HILLIERS 861 Hilliers Rd (off Hwy 4). Morning Glory School. May 11 (9-1). Indoor yard sale. Books, household items, sporting goods & much more. NANOOSE BAY- 2454 Glenn Pl, Sat May 11, 9-1pm. Plant Sale, tomatoes, brassicas, succulents, perennials. NANOOSE BAY- Sat, May 11, 9-2. Household, furniture, fishing gear, tools, electronics & appliances. 3421, 3325 Dolphin Drive. Multi-family! PARKSVILLE 22-450 Stanford Ave. East. May 11 (9-1). TV, bike, tool box, air conditioner/furnace. PARKSVILLE, 281 A Pioneer Cresc. May 11th (9-1). Eagles Hall - Flea Market. 20+ tables. PARKSVILLE 745 Soriel Rd. May 11 (10-1). Tools, dishes, and lots of high class junk!!

PARKSVILLE, WEMBLEY Mall Fri. May 10 (9-7) & Sat. May 11 (9-4). Flea market to support the SPCA. Collectibles, pet supplies, household & electrical items, bedding, gardening items, golf balls, puzzles, toys, CD’s, VCR’s & much more. QUALICUM, 259 Crescent Rd. W, Sat, May. 11, 8am. Huge Sale. Large selection of household items & more. QUALICUM: 583 Hollywood Rd., Sat., May 11th, 8-1pm. Multi home sale; tools, garden tools, misc household. QUALICUM BAY, Charlton Dr., Sat, May. 11 (9am-2pm) & Sun, May. 12, (10am-1pm). Multi Family and Huge Moving Sale. QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. May 12th (8-12). Pancake breakfast & flea market. Animal swap entertainment. Tables $10. rain or shine. Phone 250-757-8481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH, 1047 Eaglecrest Dr., Sat, May. 11, 8:30am-4:00pm. Furniture and Garage Sale items. QUALICUM BEACH123 East 6th Ave. Annual Multifamily. Sat & Sun, May 11,12, 8:30-2pm. Antiques to new. QUALICUM BEACH, 574 Juniper Dr. Sat. May 11, (9-2). No early birds. Rain or Shine. QUALICUM BEACH, 759 Canyon Crescent Rd. Sat. May 11, (9-4). No junk! Some antiques & collectibles. QUALICUM BEACH- Grand & Gates off Arbutus, 574, 584 Calmore Rd & 596 LaCouvee Way & cul-de-sacs. Sat, May 11 (8 - 2) Moving/garage sale. QUALICUM BEACH Trinket & Treasures Annual Fundraiser Garage Sale at the QB Musuem. - 587 Beach Rd, Sat, May 11 (9am-12:00pm). SUNDAY, MAY 12th only - 9 12, 377 First Avenue W. at Maple - craft and weaving supplies, 2 four-harness looms, tapestry loom, yarn, wire, dye, quilt quarters, misc. shop and marine tools and equipment. THE ERRINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. is hosting a huge Yard Sale Saturday June 8th, (8-5). There will also be a BBQ & Car Wash. Want to join our fundraiser? You can have your own table for only $25. Contact Patti at 250-248-8107, or Pearl at 250-248-5659 to book a table. To donate your gently used goods (no clothing please) to the Fire Dept. you can drop off your items at fire hall #1, 960 Errington Rd. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9-5. Call the hall first at 250-248-5601 to make sure an officer is there.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

AUTO FINANCING

MOTORCYCLES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser

NORTH QUALICUM private on acreage, open concept 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1100 sq ft, own laundry, single garage, bright & clean. NS/NP. $1100 mo. Avail immed. 250-248-7570 (day)

2000 CBR 600F4, 23000km,perfect dealer maintenance, New tires, chain, sprockets,battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000.00, Helmet & Jacket $450.00 Call or text: #250-240-9556

BLOWOUT 2007 DRV Dbl Tree Suites, 36TK3, exc cond, huge living, U-kitchen, king master, superslides. $39,995. www.beautifulrv.net 250-6185138. Truck also avail for sale.

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Fundraising underway now for June 2 Telus Walk er and pharmacist said they are excited to support Pilton, who was also at their 4-Minute Fitness event Wednesday. The 5 km Telus Walk starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 2 in Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. To donate and for more information follow the links for the Telus Walk at www.jdrf.ca.

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One of Island’s biggest in Parksville The Parksville Taekwondo Academy will host over 260 students this weekend AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Over 260 taekwondo students will be competing at the Parksville Curling Club this Saturday in what may be the biggest martial arts event ever to hit the mid-Island. “This is a great chance for interested people to drop by and see what a taekwondo tournament looks like,” said organizer Brett Fee of the Parksville Taekwondo Academy. “This is a way for local students to get more experience including a lot of first-timers,” he said. He explained that while they have students competing at provincial and national levels, the newer or less experienced students can’t get to the Lower Mainland where most of the tournaments are held. The 2013 Vancouver Island Taekwondo Championships are definitely the largest martial arts event Fee’s aware of in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area and possibly the largest on the Island north of Victoria. With 12 schools registered, students from age five to adult will compete, but it’s just about having fun and everyone will get a medal, he said. “It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about having fun, getting more experience and getting everybody exited about the sport.” The sport is growing steadily in the area, he added, with his school alone brining over 100 of their roughly 350 students. It is also a great chance for the area’s 10 young referees to gain experience and increase the overall quality of officiating.

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Master Brett Fee (tournament director) displays some of the medals that will be won at this Saturday’s 2013 Vancouver Island Taekwondo Championships at the Parksville Curling Club.

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Fairwinds and CN helping develop young golfers Fairwinds Golf Club is helping local girls develop their golf skills with the CN Future Links Girls’ Club, a developmental program for girls age seven to 14. Members will develop skills, positive images of themselves as athletes and a life-long love of the game. This season the Fairwinds Learning Centre is running several junior programs for boys and girls including Learn to Play (age 8 to 13), Rookie (5 to 7) and Girls’ Club. “It is our goal that conducting a CN Future Links program will introduce children to the game and make it more affordable, accessible and give kids a chance to learn the game

in a high energy, fun-filled environment,” said Hélène Delisle, one of the PGA of Canada teaching professionals at Fairwinds. ”The CN Future Links program is essential if golf is going to continue to grow and attract young players at the grassroots level.” “It is through the generosity of clubs like Fairwinds Golf Club, that have helped introduce more than one million young boys and girls to the game since the inception of Future Links in 1996,” said Scott Simmons, Golf Canada executive director. “We look forward to watching the program expand and seeing the development of our participants

through their junior golf years.” CN Future Links is a joint initiative of Golf Canada, PGA of Canada and provincial golf associations. More than one million children have taken part in Future Links programs since 1996. The CN Future Links Junior Series consists of six junior championships, giving more than 500 children across Canada an opportunity to play competitive golf. For more information check www. future-links.org, e-mail futurelinks@ rcga.org, or call 1-800-263-0009 ext. 346. It will run every Saturday in May to August (excluding long weekends). — Submitted by Fairwinds

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Work has begun to bring The McMillan Arts Centre back to its original lustre, and restore the health and safety standards of the 100-yearold building. The building will be restored back to its original vintage look as closely as possible, with a broad staircase at the original front entrance and a new custom designed, wood carved, commemorative door. “My idea is to have an internal contest and have [artists at the MAC] pick the art they want to represent the centennial, and we will try to convert that painting into a carving file and put it on the door,” said Chris Raines, president of the Oceanside Community Arts Council LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO

Nanoose Bay artist Pauline Nadeau Evans recently sold this piece at the Nanoose Bay Studio Group’s Showcase. More of her artwork can be found at the Island Exposures Gallery in Parksville.

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Pauline Nadeau Evans fell in love with the very idea of being an artist at a young age. “I remember getting my first paint-by-number kit when I was about 10, an oil based paint set, and just the smell of oil in the air made me feel like I was an artist,” she said. The Nanoose Bay artist currently has work hanging for sale at the Island Exposures Gallery in Parksville. Nadeau Evans was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Her natural talent for art was recognized while attending school and she was encouraged to continue her painting. Mainly self taught, she took an oil class at the age of 19 and then painted as a hobby for family and friends for a number of years. After she was married she said her husband appreciated her artwork and encouraged her to take it further, so she decided to take some classes and workshops, and she joined the Federation of Canadian Artists in the mid ‘80s. After living in Tsawwassen for 28 years where she sold paintings in a gallery in the west end of town, Nadeau Evans moved to Nanoose Bay with her husband in 2010. “The scenery here is mind boggling, every day is beautiful even in the rain and the fog, there’s still some beauty to it.” Today Nadeau Evans paints mostly in acrylic, often add-

ing texture using layers of rice paper and different glazes. She used to paint a lot of florals but nowadays enjoys painting landscape and outdoors scenes and, particularly, capturing the whole atmosphere of a location, including the smells and the mood. She’s a member of the Nanoose Bay Studio Group and was recently featured at the successful Studio Showcase at Nanoose Place. Nadeau Evans likes to paint sunny scenes and has plans to paint an enormous 38 by 68 inch painting showing sunny ocean views from Nanoose Bay’s Brickyard Bay, which will make everyday in her home warm and bright. Although it’s easy to simply purchase cheap prints these days, Nadeau Evans said it’s nice and artists certainly appreciate when original pieces are purchased. She hopes people can connect with her pieces, that a piece may appeal to someone’s senses and make them feel really good when they look at it, she said. On the last Wednesday of every month the Island Exposures Gallery holds a reception and meet-the-artist event from 5 to 7 p.m. Nadeau Evans encourages people to come out and have a look at the wide variety of original artwork. The gallery is located at 183 West Island Highway in the Beach Plaza retail shops. For more information visit www. islandexposuresgallery.com.

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(OCAC). Raines used to make period craftsman furniture, and also did period restoration work and carpentry, so his expertise will aid in the refurbishment. The entire exterior of the building will be redone from the roof down to the new hardwood floors. The windows will be renewed, reglazed and sealed, there will be vintage metal doors (which will help seal the building and reduce heating costs), new lighting, fresh paint and landscaping, among other work. The ministry of social development approved a grant to cover labour costs through a Job Creation Partnership project totalling $110,000, the City of Parksville has chipped in $10,000, beyond its usual annual $5,000 contribution, and the RDN committed $5,000. The Job Creation Partnership will be co-ordinated by the Community Fisheries Development Centre in Parksville and will provide work experience to four Employment Insurance-eligible workers. The workers will get on-the-job training at the MAC learning carpentry, drywalling, painting, landscaping and general maintenance. See Work to Support, page b3

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Raines said the renovation team will try and use recycled wood and other materials where possible to help stretch funds. All this work will also help with programming at the MAC, Raines said. “We have increased our programming exponentially, we have a lot more going on, so we are hoping to be able to continue that and this restoration is certainly going to help that.” The project is set to be complete in six months and in the meantime a number of centennial celebrations will be happening at the centre, as well as an event to mark the end of the work in October. Stay tuned for more information on the MAC’s celebrations and visit mcmillanartscentre.com.

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Two up-and-coming hip hop artists who both used to live in the Central Island area are setting off on a province-wide tour this week, bringing with them meaningful messages and stories of hope. Adam Waugh (known as Mister Waugh) lived in the Oceanside area on and off for about seven years and Chris Hamilton (Ill Tone) is from the Comox Valley. Waugh said in high school he was an angry adolescent and turned to writing poetry to get things off his chest. The next logical step was hip hop, he said. “I found that it was one of the more liberating art forms out there,” he said. Today Waugh’s music has elements of jazz and he describes it as conscious hip hop, a style that carries a greater meaning. His music is about life in general, including politics, racism, the environment, and religion. “It’s not mainstream,” he said. “It’s not guns or anyone dying, I don’t have the street credibility to pull that off,” he chuckled. “It’s a mix of everything. I think it’s music that stands for something more.” Waugh has released four albums to date and nine mixed tapes. His new EP is his second charity project, aiming to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Proceeds from his CD sales on his tour will benefit the society. Waugh will be accompanying Hamilton on the tour, who performed in Parksville last month with hip hop legend Masta Ace. He is holding his official Bringin’ the Hope Back CD Release Party in Vancouver May 9. Partial proceeds from his tour will benefit the B.C. Children’s Hospital. For more information visit their websites: www.misterwaugh.webs.com and www.illtonemusic.com.

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Beach Day returns to Qualicum Beach on Sunday, July 21, 2013 as a full day of family fun and music on the beach. The array of activities from last year will return, with some new events and displays. From skim boarding and beach volleyball to sandcastle building and giant bubbles, there will be something for everyone. “There’s something to appeal to everybody, all ages,” said Tom Russell, one of the organizers. “It’s a great no cost event, bring a lunch and hang out on the beach,” he said. There is an all ages swimsuit show, live local entertainment, beach seining for sea creatures Join us on Facebook! Go to pqbnews.com

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8:00 PM To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Qualicum Beach Civic Center THU. MAY 9 FRI. MAY 10 Featured Events for the Week RENOVATION BLUES BAND

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10am-1pm. Kerri Coombs. Held in the Errington Community Park just across the road from the Hall.

2-4pm. Parksville Civic Centre, 100 Jensen, Rm 100

BCSPCA FLEA MARKET Fri. 9am-7pm & Sat. 9am4pm. Wembley Mall.

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7pm Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 W. island Hwy, Qual. Beach

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Presentation. 1-3pm. Parksville library, 100 Jensen

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QB Memorial Golf Club, 469 Memorial Ave. 2pm. Official opening. Public welcome. Call pro-shop for T-time. 250-752-6312.

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vate or public. Too often, it seems, we are quicker to take aim at the person or people whose views we oppose, than we are to actually debate the sides of the issue at hand. One might respond that keepPlay the ball and not the ing the debates of the day respectplayer…” is a phrase any- ful and balanced is the responsione who has played soc- bility of others - those in positions cer knows of power and authorwell. When ity, or those vying for the player focuses on them, or those in the the ball rather than “back room” who give By Rev. Alan Naylor the opponent, good advice, or the media. and clean tackles are However, the responmade, fewer hurts sibility for fair play reand injuries occur ally lies squarely with and the game is a lot us, the readers, the more enjoyable for voters, the members of the spectators. which ever communiIt seems that at this ty’s future is at stake. Our response to time in our history there is more than usual at play, in players playing the player rather terms of issues to be discussed and than the ball (i.e. negative advertisresolved, at many levels of coming, personal attacks, name calling munity — locally, nationally and etc.) is what determines the ongoglobally. This is magnified during ing level of the discourse. How we times when there are elections and ourselves engage in the conversaother important debates in prog- tions will also affect their quality. May I make some practical sugress. Playing the ball and not the player is a piece of sporting advice gestions for a better quality of dithat can and should be considered alogue: for all who engage in debate, priSee BECOME. page B13

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All of creation yearns for the revealing of the children of God St. Paul

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destructive of something or someone else’s dignity and worth. It is as if we are trampling over a bed of flowers or spoiling a pristine environment. “All of creation yearns for the revealing of the children of God” wrote St. Paul in reference to the gift of the indwelling of God’s spirit of life in us; we have within us the capacity and the calling to be agents of harmony and cooperation in creation and that includes the ways in which we treat each other. May that spirit of goodwill, respect and dignity be revealed in our shared humanity especially in the ways in which we work out our differences. Rev. Alan Naylor is at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach

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GENERAL ELECTION Remember to Vote. Tuesday, May 14 is General Voting Day. Bring Identification Under the Election Act, voters must prove their identity and residential address in order to receive a ballot or register to vote in conjunction with voting in a provincial general election or by-election. Voters may present identification, or use a process known as vouching. Some acceptable types of identification and information on the vouching process are found below.

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Option 1 A single document issued by the Government of BC or Canada that contains the voter’s name, photograph and residential address, such as a BC driver’s licence, BC Identification Card (BCID), or BC Services Card.

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3257 BLUEBACK DRIVE, NANOOSE BAY Ocean view home in Nanoose. Three bedrooms in this 2832 sq ft home that is well maintained. Landscaped and fully fenced.

$449,000

Jim/Margo Hoffman

SOLD 421 DAY PLACE

• Walk to town from this handy location • 3 bedrooms or two and a den • Master with walk-in closet, full ensuite & french doors • Large lot, separate workshop

$338,000

1247 AUGUSTA CLOSE • Spacious 3 bedroom rancher by windward • Vaulted ceilings, family room, crawlspace • Cement tile roof, morningstar cul de sac

$499,000

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563 EAGLECREST DRIVE

• Stunning 2,767 sqft. home • 4 beds, 3 baths, 20 ft. ceilings • Grand staircase, walk to beach • Close to Eaglecrest golf course

$639,000

Ian Mackay

17-631 Blenkin Ave, Parksville • • • •

2004 built, 2 bed/2 bath patio home on heated crawl 1084 sq/ft, natural gas heat and fireplace Vaulted living room ceilings and custom sun tunnels Large double garage with extra storage

$259,900

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John Milroy

Betsy/Fran

170 CRESCENT ROAD W.

• 2,108 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths • Exclusive rancher on 0.19 of an acre • Elegant, extensive recent upgrades • Across from Memorial Golf Course

$669,000

Aaron Nicklen

574 HIRST AVENUE

• Great rancher with 3 beds, 2 baths • New windows, hot water tank & heat pump • Freshly painted and ready to move into

$339,900

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Dale Rumming

PRIVATE LOT

• 1088 sq. ft. 2 bed +den, 1 bath • New roof & heat pump in 2009 • Brand new $20,000 step in tub (used twice) • Private lot at back of park (next to pasture)

$87,000

RV & LOT AT SPIDER LAKE SPRINGS

• Member-owned recreational park • High-end 36-ft Jayco Designer RV sleeps 4 • Facilities include swimming and fishing ponds, tennis and basketball courts

$119,900

$275,000

Betsy/Fran

Ian Whitelaw

120D-1155 RESORT DRIVE, TIGH NA MARA • Stunning views and easy beach access • Sleeps 4 - one bedroom plus Murphy wall-bed • 100% ownership with high rental demand

New Price $136,900

768 FORSYTH AVENUE

Two bedrooms plus den, two bathrooms Living/dining/kitchen overlooking back gardens Attached sunroom Raised veggie gardens

Tom Dodds

Jill Tuggle

721 FOXTAIL AVENUE

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room • Crawlspace, 2 fireplaces, vaulted ceiling • Separate 30x15 shop, very private yard

$379,000

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1277 PINTAIL DRIVE

• Eaglecrest estate on waterfront acreage • Ocean views from floor to ceiling windows • Ideal floor plan for entertaining • .Swimming pool, tennis court, beachfront pavilion

$995,000

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$479,900

108-3105 RINVOLD ROAD

Great retirement or starter home 2 bed, 1 bath, attached garage Minutes from Qualicum beach Backs onto greenspace

$229,900

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Aaron Nicklen

1406 GABRIOLA DR, CRAIG BAY • Sought after Crofton model • Over 2000 sq. ft., freestanding home • Sunny southern exposure

Dale Rumming

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$330,000

Betsy/Fran

852 EDGEWARE AVENUE

• Immaculate 1,442 sqft. home • 3 beds, 2 baths, recent upgrades • Jacuzzi tub, alarm system • Attached double garage

$334,900

Ian Mackay

1295 POINT MERCER DRIVE

Exquisite 2,800 sqft. timber frame home 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Private walk on waterfront Quality finishes through out

$1,875,000

683 AQUARIUS PLACE

Not ready for a patio home??? Cute two bedroom, two bath rancher in Chartwell Good size master with deluxe ensuite Double garage, private patio area

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Gary Neufeld

Ian Mackay

23-1700 Alberni

Cute 2 bed home on large lot Lots of updates Fenced for pets, carport Investors! Can be rented!

$56,900

Dale Rumming

1733 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD.

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Spectacular Columbia Beach home 2,855 sqft., 4 beds, games room Gourmet kitchen, great room Ocean vistas, walk on beach

$1,080,000

Aaron Nicklen

705-261 Mills St, Parksville

Secure, worry-free independent living 2 bed, 2 ensuite bath, 2004 built patio home Weekly housekeeping & optional meal plans Close to all shopping & amenities

$179,000

John Milroy

1775 CAMERON CRESCENT • Gorgeous riverfront recreational lot

WALK TO TOWN

• Gated community, water, power and septic • Just 20 minutes from qualicum beach

• Walk to shopping and beach • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, strata 165.00 mo • 55+, Clubhouse, RV parking, no pets

$59,000

$167,900

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778 SHOREWOOD DRIVE

#1-1247 ARBUTUS RD

• 2 Bedroom post & beam on crawlspace • Skylights, 2 baths, french doors • Parklike backyard, san pareil location

• Open concept, 1056 sq. ft. • Extremely private back yard & deck • Carport, additional parking • Close to shopping & ocean. Pets ok, +55 park

$310,000

$129,900

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Dale Rumming

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488 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE • New 1606 sq.ft rancher • Gourmet kitchen • Luxurious master ensuite • Quality finishing throughout

$459,900

John Barnum $199,900

#8-305 BLOWER ROAD

• Two bedroom, two bath patio home • Open plan living • Appliances included • Walk to shops & beach

$169,000

Betsy/Fran

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3031 PARK PLACE

1,580 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths Oceanfront views from living & dining 2 oversized decks, space for toys Located on spectacular peninsula

$668,800

WALK TO DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE

• 4 bedroom, 1 bath home • Close to downtown Parksville • Large lot, garden space, workshop • Fruit trees, quiet area

Aaron Nicklen

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OCEAN VIEW – 997 Dickinson Way, French Creek $729,000 • Stunning ocean view

• Gourmet kitchen, honed granite counters

• 3000 sf, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

• Professional stainless steel appliances

• Fully landscaped, private lot

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344,900

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Fabulous 15+ acres in ALR 2 large homes, over 4500 sq ft in total Private area, Outbuildings, Level land, 180 ft well

649,900

• Windward built, Open Concept 9 yrs young • • • •

Classic 5 bedroom home on 5 acres Freshly painted, tons of upgrades Double covered RV shelter Hot tub, heat pump

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• Chartwell location for pride of ownership • Excellent condition/ top of the line RV parking

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THIS HOME MUST BE SOLD! BRING YOUR OFFERS! REDUCED TO $219,000

Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC Phase 4 & 5 Under Construction - Large Floor Plans Now Available

Starting at $332,000* Beautifully finished single level patio homes. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + Den. Oversized 2 car garage. 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.

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1635 Easy Way, Qualicum This 10 yr. old home offers so much for so little! The bright, clean and open main floor offers a roomy kitchen, cozy living room with certified woodstove, and master bedroom with a luxury ensuite complete with soaker tub and separate shower. Panoramic views from the wrap around deck must be seen to be appreciated. Lower level provides the privacy of the second bedroom and bathroom. The roomy double garage has work benches and 220V, or build a separate shop and use the garage space for a third bedroom or rec room. There is a full RV hookup suitable for an RV of any size. There is also a bonus 12 x 24 storage unit in a separate compound. All this on a .536 acre lot at this price makes this the best buy in Oceanside! At this price, the cost of a mortgage is less than renting this property. Call today to book a showing, this is a real opportunity to own a great “move in ready” home at an amazing price! CALL TODAY TO VIEW THIS HOME

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Walk-On Waterfront • 2100 sq ft 4 bedroom home on 4 acres • 517 sq ft 2 bedrrom cottage • Private walk on waterfront location • Simply Paradise …$899,900

Re/Max Anchor Realty

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113 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC T 250.752.2466 | C 250.954.4171 | TF 1.800.668.3622

Custom Features • Beautiful Beach Home in Qualicum Landing • 1500 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and a den • Excellent Vacation Rental Income Opportunity • Spectacular Finishing …. $529,000

Amazing Value • 1500 sq ft Beach Home in Qualicum Landing • Fabulous location close to pool and clubhouse • Excellent Vacation Rental Income Opportunity • Possible vendor Financing …. $529,000

5205 Island Hwy West, Qualicum Beach

33 – 5251 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach

15 – 5251 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach

New Listing

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Price Reduced

• Country Rancher on 2.44 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Full length covered patio • Many extras $469,900

• 2288 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home • One Bedroom In-law Suite • Half Acre Lot…Oversize Detached Garage • Great Family Home… $394,000

• 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher • Open and inviting floor plan • Great back yard with covered patio • Endless List of updates… $329,900

1780 Ashling Road, Qualicum Beach

4594 Berbers Drive, Bowser

1285 Jukes Place, French Creek

254-1130 Resort Drive, Parksville

Lot 9 Whistler Road, North Qualicum

200 -1155 Resort Drive, Parksville

• 1109 sq ft with 2 bedroom, 2 baths • Cypress Model in Oceanside Village Resort • Live here or Enjoy the Rental Income…$274,9000

RE/MAX Anchor Realty, Qualicum Beach BC 250-752-2466 1-800-668-3622 marclacouvee@gmail.com www.LaCouveeHomes.com

• Almost 7 acre Building Lot • Potential for 3 homes • Quiet and Private Location… $229,000

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo • Located at Tigh Na Mara Resort • 100% Ownership Opportunity… $99,000

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5-1401 PRICE ROAD

$69,900

4-3475 LIONESS BLVD

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$169,900

876 BARCLAY CRESCENT

• Oak cabinets w/lots of cupboards, skylight in kitchen, 2 spacious bdrms • Large bathrm, 120 sqft, deck, easy care vinyl siding,8x10 storage shed • Peaceful & quiet location in a 55+ park, pets are allowed w/approval

$234,900

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Much sought after mobile home in 55+ Vacation Village Immaculate home w/large addition, many updates throughout 2 bdrms + den, 2 full baths w/ensuite having a soaker tub/shower 2 workshops/storage sheds, fenced & beautifully landscaped backyard • Low pad fees & is pet friendly. Easy stroll to beach

3128 DOLPHIN DRIVE

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$245,000

• 8 Year young, 1728 sq. Ft. Unit is the largest in the park. • Huge living room with vaulted ceiling, extra large kitchen • Lots of cabinets & walk in pantry & a bright eating area • Sliding glass door that takes you outside to a south facing, covered deck • Oriental garden is fabulous with bamboo tea house in backyard

1606 DALMATION DRIVE

$268,000

• Lovely 2 bedroom, plus den, home on its own land • Large .26 acre lot backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. • Large two tiered covered deck to enjoy on those warm summer nights • Detached garage / workshop and plenty of room for RV parking. • Easy walking distance to the French Creek Marina & stores.

2285 MORELLO ROAD

NE • Great starter or weekend getaway home set amongst the trees • • • • •

Immaculate home w/open floor plan, spacious living rm w/ gas fireplace Vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, laminate flooring & large windows The yard has lovely landscaping & unbelievable amount of plants and flowers There is a large shed included with this lovely property for your garden tools Added bonus is an off property storage shed for all your storage needs

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$269,900

Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake Sit on the deck of your cottage overlooking the tranquil setting of a pristine lake 9500 sq. ft., gentle sloping lot that leads to a large beach & lovely lake frontage Perfect for a 2 family purchase as the home can sleep many people comfortably Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE

133 ACACIA STREET

$334,900

• Dining room w/woodstove & a large living room with built ins • Across street from a level pebble beach & close to golf course

1723 KAREN’S COURT

$279,900

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• Great starter or retirement home located in desirable Columbia Beach • Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher, large living room with fireplace, • Covered patio, fenced, south facing back yard and newer roof. • An easy walk to the beach & only minutes away from 3 golf courses

600 TAMARACK DRIVE

• Enjoy the privacy & beauty of this meticulously kept, sun drenched home • Large white kitchen w/pantry, bright eating area, 2 bedrooms & den, • Spacious living room with gas fireplace & custom mantle, storage shed • Bathroorm with soaker tub, engineered hardwood floors, heated crawl space • Artfully landscaped, fenced yard, lovely pergola and slate patio extension

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470 EAGLECREST DRIVE

168 THETIS AVENUE

$355,000

$300,000

Rancher w/2 spacious bdrms, den/computer area, bright dining rm Large living room with wood fireplace & built in shelving 1-1/2 bathrooms, attached garage & a private fenced backyard Off the dining room there is a large, south facing covered patio In Qualicum Woods on a large landscaped lot w/RV parking

$377,900

I ST LI

• Cozy 2 bedroom rancher, w/room to add on sits on almost 1 acre • Large living room features a faux stone fireplace w/efficient wood insert, • Hardwood flooring, large window & sliding patio doors to the deck. • Detached workshop/storage building & separate cabin/workshop w/ loft • Very private, beautiful property bordering Nanoose Creek

9-885 BERWICK ROAD

• • • • •

$314,900

Immaculate 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home has been extensively renovated New oak engineered flooring throughout, SS appliances, counter tops, Vinyl windows, Hunter Douglas blinds & drapes, updated bathrms, Walk in soaker tub, top of the line front load washer & dryer, and more…. Covered entertainment size back patio, fenced private backyard. In QB

605 VIKING WAY

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LOT 170 BAY ROAD

• 1/4 acre lot with natural landscaping and lots of privacy. • Cozy one or possibly 2 bdrm home w/ 1 ½ bathrooms, new deck

$269,900

Happy Mother’s Day

• Well cared for mobile home in one of the most popular parks in town • Open floor plan, efficient layout, vaulted ceilings in kitchen & living rm

$175,900

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1731 MIAMA COURT

124-1391 PRICE ROAD

$99,900

$390,000

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Tastefully appointed 1508 sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl Laminate floors, a skylight in the entry, bright white kitchen w/skylight, Formal dining room, living room w/cozy gas fireplace & bay window, Bright family room, main bath w/skylight, eating area, double garage Large covered patio in fenced back yard, raised garden beds, mtn view

1361 MEADOWOOD WAY

$395,500

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Immaculate rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course 2 Large bedrooms w/master bedrm having a bay window & large closet 2 full baths, family rm off the kitchen w/gas fireplace, formal dining rm Formal living room with vaulted ceilings, large windows and gas fp Newer roof, kitchen counters, paint and new flooring throughout

3895 CHARLTON DRIVE

$434,900

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Prime location in Hermitage Park, an easy walk to downtown Qualicum Main level entry 2 storey home w/3 spacious bedrms, & ocean view bonus rm Spacious living room with gas fp, formal dining rm w/skylight, RV parking Kitchen w/island/breadfast bar, family room, eating nook w/bay window Updates include slate flring, laminate flrs, updated kitchen & remodeled bathrm

1225 BUNKER PLACE

$449,000

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Immaculate Windward built 2 bedroom + den home w/an open plan Featuring a Great Room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Kitchen has huge pantry, stainless steel appliances & large island. 5 piece ensuite & walk-in closet are also featured in the master suite. Concrete tile roof, hardwood floors & a gas furnace w/heat pump

896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$429,800

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1051 HARLEQUIN ROAD

$519,900

• Beautiful rancher, on a .42 acre lot, backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course • Updated home w/open floor plan, bright kitchen w/breakfast bar, formal dining rm • Formal living room, family room with cozy gas fireplace, large sunroom, • 4 spacious bdrms, a lovely bright den & 3 baths. lots of storage • Fenced back yard, an insulated in-garage workshop & detached golf cart garage

• Modern west coast contemporary home in a wooded creek side setting • Custom home built by Dan Galloway, one of the finest builders in the area • Hardwood floors throughout, vaulted cedar ceilings with custom fans • Custom designed solid oak kitchen, easy care landscaping & hot • The added bonus is the separate 400 sq. Ft log cottage with a loft

175 SUNSHINE PLACE

$549,900

• Custom built home on a .55 acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. • Near new 3,100 sq.ft., 2 level home boasts 4 bdrrms + den, 4 baths • Incredible chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops, island, SS appliances • Spectacular back yard gardens, rock pond w/water feature, • Detached dble garage w/workshop area and attached dble garage

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Quality built 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2,500 sqft home on .56 acres Well planned kitchen w/white cabinets, skylight, Jennair stovetop Large formal dining & lvg rm w/hardwood floors & gas fireplaces Master bedrm w/large W/I closet & ensuite w/shower & soaker tub 20’ x 10’ workshop, 10’ x 8’ storage shed, greenhouse & RV pkg

1583 MCKIBBON ROAD

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$575,000

Two lovely homes and a 2 bedroom rental suite on 3.13 acres Main home is approx. 3000 sq.ft. w/3 bedrms, den, 3 full baths Formal dining & living rm, an open kitchen & a large family rm Adjoined to the main home is a bright & spacious 2 bedrm inlaw suite 2nd home is an eclectic design, approx. 1900 sq.ft. 4 bedrm home

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Immaculate 3200 sq ft 2 storey ocean view home Bright kitchen, formal dining & living room, 3bdrms Garage with 220 power, heat pump, security system Huge deck overlooking Eaglecrest Golf Course Bonus-lower one bdrm suite with laundry hookup

1387 WARD ROAD

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$639,900

5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home Includes a 20’ x 22’ shop with large storage area There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage Great investment property or for extended family

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• Immaculate 1642 sqft rancher on a beautiful & completely fenced .69 acres • Bright white kitchen w/skylight & island, open living room & dining room • Separate family room w/gas fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Beautiful patio & sunny, private back yard w/picturesque pond • Large double garage, 10x10 garden shed & detached 30 x 24 work shop

Happy Mother’s Day

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Saturday

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Marc LaCouvée, Re/Max Anchor

816 Sunray Close, Parksville

$358,800

Saturday

1-3 pm

Ken Caley, Royal LePage

1442 Pilot Way, Nanoose Bay

$359,900

Saturday

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$569,000

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Edie McPhedran, Royal LePage

$215,000

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Greg Ozeroff, Re/Max First

488 Temple St., Parksville - McKillop Point R6

from $459,900

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546 Qualicum Rd., Qualicum Beach

$354,500

Sat., Sun.

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Kari Searle, Royal LePage

943 Sanika Close, French Creek

$386,900

Sat., Sun.

2-4 pm

John & Teresa Sandiford, Royal LePage

507 Gallery Close, Eaglecrest

$469,900

Sunday

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997 Dickinson, French Creek

$729,000

Sat., Sun.

2-4 pm

Joanne Ferreiro, Coast

4-450 Bay Ave., Parksville

$189,000

Sunday

1-3 pm

Susan Forrest, Royal LePage

104-354 Morison Ave., Parksville

$199,500

Sunday

2-4 pm

Greg Ozeroff, Re/Max First

607 Morningstar Dr., French Creek

$549,000

Sunday

2-4 pm

Tom Whitfield, Re/Max First

107-399 Wembley Rd., Parksville

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1824 Craig Dr., Nanoose Bay

4601 Maple Guard Dr., Bowser

Dale Rumming

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$569,000

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$469,900

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Pros and cons of open floor plans Open floor plans have evolved to be the floor plan of choice in new homes and current home renovations. Turn on a home renovation show, and you’re likely to see eager homeowners knocking down walls to open the kitchen to the family room. Walls have become anathema to homeowners. There are many supporters of the open floor plan, particularly those who entertain frequently or like to keep an eye on children throughout the house. Although open floor plans are touted, there are plenty of people who have never been enamored with having all of their rooms flowing into one. There also are some people who prefer a different style. For those who are not fans of the open floor plan, blame the excess of the 1980s for their inception. In homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, rooms were compartmentalized and isolated for specific activities. During the 1980s, an era of “bigger is better,” when entertaining was widely popular among homeowners, designers noticed that many homeowners preferred an open floor plan in which rooms merged into one another, creating the illusion of more space. These floor plans also enable people to be in separate rooms and still interact with one another across the space. A home’s floor plan largely depends on the preference of the homeowner. There are many advantages to having an open floor plan versus one that is more compartmentalized. Here is a look at some of the pros and cons. Pro: Open floor plans can be safer for parents of young children. If the home opens up with the living spaces branching off from the kitchen, parents can keep an eye on children while the parents prepare dinner. It also eliminates the number of places that kids can hide and get into mischief. Con: Privacy is reduced in a home with few walls. Much in the way that an open floor plan enables children to be seen from every angle, it also enables you to be seen -- and all of your belongings as well. There’s also no place to retreat to if you need a minute to collect yourself when entertaining. You’re on display unless you retreat to the bathroom. Pro: Entertaining can be easier in a home with an open floor plan because hosts and hostesses are not separated from their guests or holed up in the kitchen the entire time. An open space enables everyone to mingle and conversations to flow. Con: Those who like to host events without showing guests all of their dirty dishes or secrets of the kitchen may dislike an open floor plan. Pro: Light can flow effectively through an open space, minimizing dark rooms and reducing the need to install more windows. Light in and of itself can help a home feel more spacious.

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As consumers begin to move rapidly from PC and regular phones to smartphones, they increase their expectation that everything (especially information) be portable. According to CTIA’s semiannual wireless industry survey, 90% of Canadian consumers own cell phones - 98% of which are SMS-enabled (Smart Message Service) out of the box. What is a mobile site and how does this technology work? Mobile sites are designed for the small screen, with the needs of mobile users in mind. A mobile-friendly site will display its content on smartphones across all platforms (iPhones and Androids). In most cases this information is delivered to the end-user by means of a short code. The short codes replaces the traditional mobile phone number is is normally a 5 to 6 digit numerica code (e.g. 71441) Unlike QR (Quick Read) codes the smart phone users don’t have to download an app this is required to read the code. Smart Mobile Marketing is purely SMS based- a user simply texts a keyword (e.g. MLS219) to a short code and within seconds the requested information is being displayed on the smart phone. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Parksville News and Facebook: www.facebook.comPQBNews

Con: While light can flow easily, so can sound. Noises through the house may be amplified. A student doing homework in the dining room may be disturbed by the television blaring in the family room. Talking on the phone or even finding a quiet nook to read a book may be challenging. Pro:Open floor plans allow for more family time together in one space than a home with a more compartmentalized layout. Con: People who are collectors or who have a lot of furniture or accent items may find that open floor plans do not work well with this type of design mantra. Pro: Because several rooms run into one another, color choices for walls and furnishings in a home with an open floor plan can be limited and cohesive, making choices easier. Con: On the flip side, those who want to incorporate different color schemes and eclectic styles may have difficulty deciding on where to “end” rooms or how to co-mingle furniture.

FIVE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES

1. You can appeal property taxes: No. You can appeal your assessment, not your taxes. You annually receive your assessment the first week of January and must appeal by January 31. 2. An appeal will change the market value: The market value may not correlate to the assessed value. BC Assessment typically assesses properties as of the previous July 1. A REALTOR® valuing a home now – 11 months later – may find the market has changed, the home has had an addition or the street has been re-zoned, all of which affect value. 3. If you just bought a home, the previous owners are liable for taxes: No. When you buy a property you become liable for all outstanding taxes. 4. New home owners can claim the Home Owner Grant: No. New home owners cannot claim the Home Owner Grant if the seller paid the taxes or if the new home owner claimed a grant on another property. 5. If you’ve been eligible for the Home Owner Grant and didn’t claim it, you can make a back claim: No, you cannot make a back claim on the Home Owner Grant. The Grant must be used the year it is offered. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

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Costs of buying a home The purchase price of your new home is the biggest cost you will come across in your home-buying venture, but it is not the only one. A REALTOR® can provide you with helpful advice about other costs involved, some of which may include the following:

Application/Mortgage Broker Fee: Processing your mortgage application costs lenders money. Consumers may be charged a fee by a lender or a mortgage broker for setting up a mortgage when income or credit issues become more sensitive to the approval process.

Appraisal Fee: The money you borrow for your mortgage is usually a percentage of the home's purchase price, or of the market appraisal -- whichever is lower. The lender will use someone on staff or an independent professional to make this appraisal. You are normally responsible for this cost.

Insurance: If you are applying for a high-ratio mortgage – that is, if you are borrowing more than 80 per cent of your home's purchase price – you will have to pay for mortgage insurance to protect the lender in the event that you fail to make the necessary payments. As your new home will be used as security for your mortgage, the lender will want you to have extended coverage and fire insurance. You may also wish to check out the cost of buying mortgage life insurance. This insurance ensures that the mortgage balance is paid off if you or a co-borrower dies.

Legal Fees: These are the fees charged by a lawyer to help you complete the home-buying process. Disbursements are the costs involved in processes such as conducting a title search, drawing up the title deed and preparing and registering the mortgage.

Property Transfer Tax: This is calculated on the property's purchase price at the rate of one per cent up to $200,000 and two per cent of the price over $200,000. First-time buyers may be exempt from this tax subject to certain restrictions. Ask your REALTOR® for details.

Other Costs: When you buy a home you will also want to budget for utility bills, annual property taxes and maintenance costs.

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A plot plan or survey of the property you want to buy is important to establish exactly where the boundaries are and make sure there are no e n c ro a c h m e nt s such as part of your neighbour’s house or garage sitting on your land. Your lending institution will want to see such a survey and can let you know what their requirements are. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

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1647 Abbey Road $369,900

1680 Peligren Place $298,000

1349 Meadowood Way $369,000

• 1680 sq. ft. main level entry home • 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Garage has clean epoxy finished floors • Home is wired for Generator back up • 0.70 acre fully fenced yard

• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194

• 2038 sq ft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrms • 1.2 acre backing on Park • 24’ X 36’ shop • Wood stove

1785 Cameron Crescent $274,800

1557 Pady Place $199,900

MLS # 337254

MLS # 342475

1759 Martini $289,000

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

• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard MLS # 344855

•1566 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 full bthrms • .355 acre fenced yard • gated community

• 892 sq ft 2 bthrms, 2 bdrms • Backing on park trail to river • Completely furnished • Business opportunity

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Thursday, May 9, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News NEW LISTING $69,900

275 PLOWRIGHT, VIEW ROYAL/VICTORIA OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, May 11 • 1-3pm

EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE $343,800

$699,900

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• 5 bed./3 bath, 2667 sq.ft. • 1920’s home extensively renovated in 2004 • Arts and crafts style country home • Spacious open country kitchen w/ large pantry • Mountain views and ocean glimpses

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

VICTORIA MLS # 322471

• 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath • Backs onto Eaglecrest Golf Course • Double car garage, short stroll to ocean

MLS# 354536

FORECLOSURE $269,900

AVORADO RESORT $49,900 E UC

INGROUND POOL $599,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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• 1410 sq. ft. rancher on .17 acre

• Fully serviced RV lot

• 3 bed/2 bath w/ hardwood floors

• Use of waterfront clubhouse

• Hardiplank siding, vinyl windows, newer roof

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• 3383 sq. ft., 3 bed / 3 bath • Light & bright great room design • $30,000 in recent upgrades • Main living areas freshly painted MLS# 347357

MLS# 347083

WALK ON WATERFRONT $429,900

CUTE & COZY $214,900

• Short stroll to the beach

MLS# 354529

MLS# 352752

• 3 bedrooms & den/ 2 baths • 2110 sq.ft./ tastefully finished • Beautifully landscaped .60 acre

MLS# 353175

Les Pockett

BOWSER BEAUTY $429,900

QUALICUM BAY $29,900

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $214,900

• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom • Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, • .41 acres w/ mountain views • Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove MLS# 350701

BEST DEAL AROUND $219,900

lespockett@telus.net For more photos and info go to:

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

• 1344 sq.ft., 3 bed / 2 bath • .47 acre adjacent to marina • Deep Bay waterfront property

• • • • MLS# 354144

5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 349839

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2002 Hornet trailer with one slide Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room Steps to the ocean MLS# 353040

• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view • Kitchen island w/ eating bar • 12x12x24 storage unit is included MLS# 345976

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19 Custom Homes

Starting at $ 459,900 plus GST

Life at McKillop Point offers an exciting, active and healthy lifestyle on the shores of Parksville Bay. This unique opportunity to live, work or play in a location only minutes from seven golf courses, sports fields, parks, walking/biking trails, marinas, shopping, and just steps to spectacular beaches could be yours at McKillop Point.

www.mckilloppoint.ca • Architecturally controlled designs & custom coloured exteriors • 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathrooms • Fee simple lots (no strata) • Optional above garage bonus room • In-home suite options

• Large 150 foot deep lots to accommodate garage/workshop or 1 bedroom coach house • RV/boat parking areas available on most lots • Fully automated underground sprinkler systems in landscaped areas • 2/5/10 year new home warranty

John Barnum 250-248-8371

Glenn Karakochuk 1-888-954-4433

Grant Wildeman

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

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1380 Dobson Road, Errington $488,500 • 2600 sq.ft 3 bedrooms & 3 bathroom home • Attached 2 car garage and detached 500 sq.ft workshop • Sunny south facing 2 acres with large deck

• Spectacular 180 degree ocean & mountain views • Wired detached workshop • .25 acre, 2 blocks from Q.B. Golf Course

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17-386 Craig Street, Parksville $179,000 • Central Parksville, 55+ age restriction • 1056 sq. ft. double wide 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Wired shed, pet friendly fenced yard

332 Bates Drive, Fanny Bay $349,000

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• .25 acre backing onto French Creek • Double carport with attached workshop • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with approximately 1100 sq.ft

$189,000

• Super quiet & private south facing •1178 sqft. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Full ensuite with 2 balconies • No age restrictions & pets are allowed

1371 Lee Road, French Creek $179,000

#11-3350 Island Hwy W (Ben Bow), Qualicum Beach

• 2.25 acre property backing onto a 50 acre bird sanctuary • 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with over 2800 sq.ft • Short distance to parks, community center with playground

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316 Crescent W Road, Qualicum $319,000

Nicky Westnedge

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357

216 James Street, Parksville $239,000

495 Cowland Road, Bowser $369,000 • 8.6 acre property, mostly treed • 2300 sq.ft home with attached 2 car garage • RDN shows 2 homes are allowed

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Almost 1200 sq. ft with 3 bedrooms Freshly painted All new carpeting and living room flooring Fabulous central Parksville location

2081 Grafton Avenue, Coombs $539,000 • • • •

10 beautiful southern exposed acres 2 Homes – 4 bed 2 bath 2600 sq ft & 1100 sq ft home 2196 sq ft large heated wired workshop Updated kitchen. Main home has heat pump

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3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000 • Beautifully partially treed 2.6 acre property • Approximately 1200 sq. ft. home with 2 bdrms and 2 baths • 30 x 24 detached wired workshop with woodstove • Short walk to public beach, walking trails & Nile Creek

PARKSVILLE CITY BOUNDARY

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Lt 6, Blower Road, Parksville $399,000

520 Fourneau Way, Parksville $439,000 • Over 2200 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Large 2.5 acre South facing fully fenced yard • Main level entry, living & family room • Many updates throughout • Wired detached workshop

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FRESH LISTINGS! 1055 Coldwater Road $999,800 • Luxury home • Huge detached shop • Outdoor fireplace

1700 Grafton Avenue $888,900 • 2 Homes • 20.20 acres • Absolutely beautiful

10234 Stirling Arm $888,800 • Sproat Lake waterfront • Stunning remodel • 70 feet of beach

1675 Admiral Tryon $829,900 • Walk-on waterfront • Almost 2500 sq. ft. • Beautiful sunsets

• Tuscan inspired • Walk-out lower level • Detached shop w/guest suite

• Windward built! • All the bells & whistles • Backs pasture-south exposed

363 Hall Road $499,900 • Incredible location • Gorgeous updates • Covered RV parking

1011 Heritage Court $489,900 • Almost 2,000 sq. ft. • Split floor plan rancher • Hardwood & granite

174 Sunningdale Road $469,900 • Qualicum’s best buy • Windward built! • Hardwood & granite

798 Canyon Crescent $464,900 • Open plan • Completely renovated • Big lot - great location

975 Woodpecker $394,900 • San Pariel • West coast style • Open plan

163 Lambert Lane $389,900 • Over 2000 sq. ft. • Open plan • Sunny & beautiful yard

210 Cameron Street $358,800 • Completely updated • Island kitchen • Private covered deck

428 Maquinna Place $344,900 • Quiet cul-de-sac • Hardwood floors • Great family home

683 Chartwell Blvd. $329,900 • Over 1700 sq. ft. • 3 bedrooms - 2 baths • On crawl space

1-484 Mill Road $199,900 • 2 bedroom townhouse • Very spacious design • Private courtyard

1-233 Moilliet Street $159,900 • Immaculate townhome • 2 bedrooms - 2 baths • Walk to town

29-1714 Alberni Hwy $34,800 • Completely renovated • Family oriented park • Affordable living

1445 Stonelake Drive $579,900

266 Mulberry Place $229,900

This one SOLD for 97% of List Price!

#5-454 Morison Avenue $219,900

This one SOLD in 14 Days!

905 Stonefly Close $749,900

One of only 4 sales in Rivers Edge in 2013

1045 Cinnamon Sedge $784,900

365 First Avenue $339,900 • Nicely updated • Hardwood floors/vaulted ceilings • Walk to town & park

70 Magnolia Drive $439,900 • Almost 2500 sq. ft. • 5 bedrooms - 3 baths • Living rm/family rm/rec rm

240 Corfield Street $314,900

SOLD in 2 days for 98% of List Price!

730 Soriel Road $299,900

SOLD for 98% of List Price in 10 days!

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

250-752-SOLD (7653)250-752-SOLD (7653) 1-800-224-5906 1-800-224-5906

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1887 Bonito CresCent, nanoose Bay

• Spectacular waterfront, 4245 sqft, 4 bed, 4 bath home in Nanoose Bay • Panoramic ocean views from every room, capturing amazing sunsets • Carefully crafted with fine finishings and millwork, Brazilian granite, large gourmet island kitchen, planked Beech hardwood flooring, natural gas feature fireplace and French doors • Steps to the ocean, from an engineered, legal, wooden stairway & ‘martini deck’ to take in the spectacular views

$1,325,000

245 Cortes road, QualiCuM BeaCh

• Over 3100 sq. ft. ocean view 3 bed/3 bath gated, estate like, custom rancher on 1 acre • Fully fenced & landscaped with sprinkler system, relatively flat property with ocean views from main rooms & patios • Custom kitchen, central island eating bar, huge master with 5 piece ensuite, large 3rd bedroom with 2 piece bath • Built-in vac & sound system, HRV, security system, close to beaches and town of Qualicum Beach

$549,000

693 neden Way, frenCh Creek

765 Mariner Way, Parksville

• Wonderful walk on waterfront on both sides of this unique property • Over 2600 sq. ft. of level living space with ocean views from every window, perfect for entertaining • Updated throughout, refinished maple floors, mahogany mill work, Silestone counter tops, contrasting light cabinetry and newer built in appliances • Huge partly finished basement area is a “hobbyists” dream with a workshop to die for

$869,000

4271 Park avenue, BoWser/deeP Bay

• Magnificent views across the Strait of Georgia, main land mountains and nearby islands • Outstanding walk on waterfront is a paradise for wild life; with the salmon bearing estuary of the Thames Creek joining the gently shelving shingle beach on the Georgia Strait • The property has great recreational potential, being zoned tourist commercial and currently has a delightful quaint cottage with loft bedroom • Located close to the beautiful, rural Village Centre of Bowser within a short drive of Comox Airport, Courtenay Town Centre and Mt. Washington for year round recreation

$425,000

861 Bluffs drive, QualiCuM BeaCh

Open House Sat & Sun at 943 Sanika Close, New Development of Sanika Place

• Built with quality features and finishes, such as high ceilings, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, & a natural gas fireplace • Built on a crawl, with double garage, electric forced air heating, low E windows, fiberglass shingle roof, hardi-plank exterior, & bonus heat-pump ready with New Home warranty • Location, location adjacent to new development of Wembley Mall shopping area & French Creek harbour ,close to Golf courses and amenities of both Parksville and Qualicum Beach

• 0.25 of an acre lot is located in “The Bluffs development with fabulous views of the strait of Georgia and Coastal Mountains beyond • High end subdivision • One of the best areas in town, steps to Eaglecrest Golf Course • Close to the quaint town of Qualicum Beach that hosts a plethora of shops

$399,000

Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, www.sandifordhomes.com additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties

$225,000

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BEACHCOMBERS BEST

W NE

QUALICUM WALK-ON WATERFRONT

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W NE

• Delightful 1794 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath rancher with mountain views • Lots of natural light, security syst, BI vacuum, extra large bedrooms • Private backyard, oversized double garage, detached powered shop • .29 acre with a garden area, just steps to the waterfront and marina

EVERYTHING IS HERE

$389,000

W NE

AFFORDABLE VIEWS!

$649,000

BEST VIEWS, BEST LOCATION!

$879,000

$189,000

• 1553 sqft 3 bed w/amenities not normally found in this price range • Air conditioning/heat pump, stainless appl’s, central vac, alarm syst • Freshly painted, new bedroom carpets, open plan, gas FP, & den • Non-strata, gardens, sprinkler system, patio, BBQ area, cul-de-sac

MOVE IN AND ENJOY

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME

$419,000

• Executive class luxury! 2 bed resort-style condo on Parksville beach • Gorgeous views of Parksville, the Georgia Strait, islands, mountains • 9 ft ceilings, state-of-the-art kitchen, gas FP, engineered wood floors • Complex features fitness center, spa, pool, exercise room, & hot tub

LUXURIOUS AND AMAZING

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$350,000

$429,000

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THE BEACH CLUB

$393,800

BRIDGEWATER LANE HOME

STEPS TO THE BEACH!

BEAUTIFUL FORESTED SETTING

MANY UPDATES

• 1183 sqft 2 bed /2 bath located on quiet, sunny side of the building • Secure, comfortable, great central location near shopping/amenities • Large living/dining rm w/gas FP, eat-in kitchen w/doors to sunny deck • Secured entry/parking, elevator, storage unit, no age/rental restrictions

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• 2761 sqft 3 bed/2 bath Westcoast home on extra large .62 acre lot • High ceiling vaults, skylites, interior balconies, architectural features • 2 gas FP’s, eat-in island kitchen, dining rm w/ doors to patio/garden • Large garage/boathouse, near marina, beach, shopping, amenities

$250,000

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• Spacious renovated 1878 sqft 3 bedrm/3 bath on a large .24 acre lot • Kitchen w/new stainless appl’s & gas stove, Family Rm w/woodstove • Master Suite w/nicely updated ensuite & sundeck, covered back patio • 12’ x 18’ detached Workshop, RV prkg, fenced /landscaped backyard

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UNIQUE IN FRENCH CREEK LI

UPDATED IN FRENCH CREEK

W NE

• Amazing 2631 sqft 4 bed/3 bath walk-on waterfront in Parksville Bay • Classic floor-ceiling FP, glass railed deck runs entire length of home • Wall of windows, ever-changing ocean views from main living areas • Family Rm w/woodstove, tiered backyard, steps to beach, many extras

CHARMING RURAL SETTING $424,800

WATERFORD PLACE CONDO

RARE PRICE POINT!

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• Cute & cozy 1290 sqft 3 bed/2 bath w/ workshop on private 2.5 acres • Beautiful rock FP, good sized deck w/ hot tub and peek-a-boo views • Bright eat-in Kitchen w/skylight, lots of oak cabinets, separate pantry • 24 X 32’ powered shop, lots of parking, room for garden and animals

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• Cute 1432 sqft 3 level retro-fab home waiting to begin its next chapter • Woodstove, eat-in Kitchen with door to huge sun deck, large loft area • Some updating incl: windows, heat pump, furnace, well pump, wiring • Unfinished lower level with outside access door, large treed .50 acre

PARKSVILLE WATERFRONT

W NE

$669,000

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NANOOSE HALF ACRE & HOME

W NE

• Well maintained 1592 sqft 3 bedroom cottage style home on .31 acre • Wood FP, ensuited Master Bedroom w/WI closet, ensuited Guest Rm • 2 levels of decking (one with hot tub), steps down to observation deck • Sweeping panoramic views of ocean, islands, mtns from many rooms

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS!

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• 1596 sqft main level entry duplex on point of land at end of the street • Sweeping views of the Georgia Strait, mainland mountains, and islands • Some updating has been done including new windows, laminate floors • 130’ of shoreline, rental/ would make great summer home for 2 families

NANOOSE WATERFRONT

NANOOSE RANCHER, ACREAGE, SHOP

• 1018 sqft 2 bedroom/2 bath in quiet well maintained Bayside Village • Quiet cul-de-sac, landscaped & pet friendly complex, near amenities

OPEN HOUSE 4-450 BAY AVE, PARKSVILLE SUNDAY MAY 12 @ 1-3 PM

HOSTED BY SUSAN FORREST

$189,000