THURSDAY JUNE 20, 2013
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT
CAN THE BABY QUAIL BE SAVED?
Parksville resident distressed by the site of the little, fluffy youngsters in a sewer
Honours Society in Qualicum Beach inspires future leaders
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FOOD OPTIONS ON THE BEACH
BBQ could lose licence
Debate widens to include health concerns, council and chamber JOHN HARDING
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A Texas barbecue may not be welcome on Qualicum Beach. Town council will decide July 8 whether to cancel the business licence of AA Catering, doing business as the Texas BBQ currently near the tourism information centre. Originally, AA Catering was granted a business licence by the town to operate their mobile business at the Brant viewing station. There was no power available at that location, generators are not permitted by the town, so the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce offered a spot near, and electricity from, its tourism information building near the foot of Memorial Avenue. That became an issue for the town when residents just across the highway from the beach said they were being inundated with the smoke and smells of the Mesquite-burning business. See CANCER, page A7
TRAGIC DEATH IN WASHINGTON
Safety warnings NEIL HORNER
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In light of the tragic death of a 16-year-old Vancouver Island charity cycler on the weekend, Oceanside RCMP this week issued a warning to local cyclists and motorists alike to take extra care on the roads this summer. Xavier Pelletier, a Grade 10 student from Pacific Christian School in Victoria was killed while cycling in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in Washington State. Corporal Mike Elston said a key to avoiding conflicts between cyclists and motorists is for motorists to treat bikes as vehicles and for cyclists to both know and follow the rules of the road. See IT’S A SIDEWALK, page A9
LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTOS
OLD SCHOOL: From left, Summer Dawson and Alyssa Waite had fun in the mock classroom during Family Day at the McMillan Arts Centre Saturday while Miss MAC (Audra Wright) played the part of the teacher. Others who visited the centre played heritage games in the former school, like jacks, checkers and pick-up-sticks. The young ones enjoyed Go Fish while some of the older crowd enjoyed watched spinning and weaving demonstrations. Lemonade and popcorn were also served at the free event that coincides with the MAC’s centennial celebrations this month.