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Cadillac in the rear-view mirror of the Europ 2014 Cadillac CTS One auto trend that shows little sign of waning is the move towards more luxury or premium cars by manufacturers and consumers alike. As baby boomers age, they have earned the nicer things in life, and the offspring of baby boomers are getting used to the finer things in life, so more automakers are moving upscale. The Europeans do luxury and performance better than most and the Japanese luxury brands have been putting in their time to becoming a real force. But long before the Japanese, there have always been the American luxury brands, with many firsts in features and technology. Established in 1902, Cadillac is one of the oldest, along with Mercedes-Benz, and continues to be General Motors’ flagship in terms of refinement and technology.

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Looks The smaller Cadillac ATS was released a year ago and went on to win the North American Car of the Year award. General Motors has taken that platform and elongated it to produce the lightest mid-sized car in its class. It’s a full 173kg lighter than the benchmark BMW 5-Series it competes against, and 34kg lighter than the outgoing car. A lighter car, made of

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Two large, related Nanoose Bay developments took another key step in the zoning-approval process Tuesday. The B.C. Investment Management Corporation’s next portion of the Fairwinds development could include $2.3 billion worth of housing and commercial space in the Schooner Cove and Lakes District projects, spread out in a number of phases eventually totalling 2,500 housing units. “Everyone’s been kept apprised of the progress and there’s been regular updates,” said Regional District Manager of Current Planning Jeremy Holm. He said Tuesday’s meeting was well attended. Three related bylaws passed first and second reading and will be sent on to the next meeting of the entire RDN board Nov. 26. The bylaws deal with the site-specific zoning and community water and sewer standards which would allow the development. See A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE, page A6

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FORA remains singularly focussed. What many have described as the driving force behind the needdemonstration, funding and eventual construction of the Oceanside Health Centre (OHC), the Federation of Oceanside Residents’ Association is going to keep its sights on health-care issues, says the group’s spokesman. “Success breeds success,” said Tom Davies. “If this (the OHC) is done right it can truly be used as a model and it has the potential to attract specialists in various disciplines of health and they would bring young families.” See URGENT CARE, page A6

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Cash donations will also be accepted, but make sure to give it to a volunteer directly Individuals, businesses and whole apartment or strata complexes are collecting goods for this weekend’s big fire department food and toy drive. The Quality Food bags were distributed throughout the region in the Tuesday, Nov. 12 edition of The NEWS and this weekend fire departments in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Dashwood will be out in force collecting food for the food bank. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. fire department volunteers will circulate through residential neighbourhoods with fire truck lights flashing, collecting non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign. You can watch for the trucks or leave the QF bags with your donations on the front steps or an obvious spot to be collected. Cash donations will be accepted, but make sure to give it to a volunteer directly. People can also drop items off at the fire halls or Salvation Army Food Bank (886 Wembley Road) directly. — Auren Ruvinsky

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DEVASTATING TYPHOON IN THE PHILIPPINES

Locals rally to provide aid Mid-Island Canadian Filipino Society collecting donations AUREN RUVINSKY

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Killing over 2,000 people and displacing around 600,000 others, the impact of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is being felt in Parksville Qualicum Beach. “It was so heartbreaking to see it all,” said Luisa Loberiza, a local member of the Mid-Island Canadian Filipino Society who has been watching the devastation on TV, and in close contact with family in the country. She has heard that one cousin right in the path of the devastation is OK. She was happy to report that her family in the Philippines is in the north, safe from the wide swath of damage through the middle of the country, but the stories have touched her. She spoke of one particularly sad story she saw on a Philippine channel of a guard who spent the peak of the typhoon saving several other people’s lives only to get home and discover his three children had not survived. She was initially just going to send some money herself, maybe along with a few family and friends, but as she talked to people the idea

kept growing. “Customers and staff kept asking me how my family was and offering to help,” said the SaveOn-Foods pharmacy employee. She also put it out through the society, of which her son Paolo is president, and when they heard the Canadian government is going to match donations to approved charitable groups they decided to send all the donations they can collect through the Canadian Red Cross. Money is better than goods because it costs a lot and takes time to ship things half way around the world, Loberiza explained. It costs $100 to send 25 kg of food, she explained. Plus that $100 goes a lot further in the Phillipines so they are asking for money only, whatever small amounts people want to donate will make a difference, she said. People can donate through Luisa at Save-On or call her at 250-248-3260, Paolo at 250-5866328 or Kabayan Oriental Foods, 120a Middleton in Parksville near Pacific Brimm, open from 2:30-7 p.m. People can also donate through groups like the Red Cross (www.redcross.ca, 1-800418-1111), UNICEF, World Vision and others. Google “CBC typhoon help” for a good list and easy links to approved organizations.

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Members of the Royal Canadian Legion in Parksville during the remembrance day ceremonies.

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Pipe Major Mel Wilson of the Arrowsmith Pipes and Drum Band in Qualicum Beach.

t’s a memorial day observed by commonwealth countries around the world, and people come out in droves to mark the day in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The date is also recognized in many non-commonwealth countries, such as the United States where it’s called Veteran’s Day. In our district, there were some who actually fought in the Second World War and they proudly wore their dress uniforms and medals of honour. The number of veterans who served in WW II are fewer and fewer and as that generation of veterans disappear so do the faces and voices of a generation that is most closely associated with Remembrance Day. But with a large number of young people and families at local events, it’s safe to say the day will not dwindle in popularity, at least not in Parksville Qualicum Beach. —NEWS Staff

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Turbine passes first hurdle 5.8-metre structure still must be approved by the RDN board of directors AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

A Regional District of Nanaimo committee recommends that a Nanoose Bay resident be allowed to keep his wind power generator on his property, 14 metres closer to the high-tide mark than it’s supposed to be. Syd Lee installed the 350 watt turbine on a 5.8 metre (19’) mast in his yard in Beachcomber this summer to maintain a steady supply of electricity to his ham radio, emergency communications equipment in the case of a power disruption. A complaint from a neighbour brought it to the attention of RDN bylaw

control who, initially said it would be OK fitting in with a flag pole exemption from the required 15-metre setback from the high-tide mark, but then declared it non-conforming. Lee applied to the RDN board of variance which, only able to review based on hardship or very minor variances, said the generator had to be taken down. Following the normal process Lee then applied to the electoral area planning committee which met this Tuesday and recommended allowing a relaxation of the setback and granting a building permit. The recommendation will be forwarded to the main RDN board to go out to a public notification process before they consider the application. Lee had fifteen letters of support and at least one vocal opponent who was wor-

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The wind generator on Syd Lee’s Nanoose Bay property is 14 metres closer to the water than it is supposed to be and will be considered for a setback relaxation by the RDN board in the near future.

ried about unsightly generators proliferating on the beach. RDN manager of current planning Jeremy Holm said there wouldn’t be any legal precedent, but if they get a number of applications (this was the first), the RDN board

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The zoning bylaws include many land uses like different types and densities of housing, parks and trails, shops and services, a mixed-use village and marina at the exisiting Schooner Cove Marina and a network of public water-

front boardwalks and paths. “The bylaws represent a significant milestone in the development approvals process,” Holm said, explaining they are still working on the details of a Phased Development Agreement to

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There is no shortage of issues FORA could sink its teeth into around Parksville Qualicum Beach — development, water, roadwork priorities, etc. — but Davies said the group will remain focussed on health-care issues. “We have only been successful because we are a one-trick pony,” said Davies. In an interview with The NEWS on Tuesday, the FORA spokesman pointed to a couple of issues that are on the group’s radar right now, aside from continually monitoring the OHC. Davies said the region has a real need for upgraded ambulances that can utilize electrocardiogram technology which would let staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital un-

derstand better what kind of state a patient-in-transport is coming in to the emergency department. Doctors at NRGH could read the information coming from the ambulance’s equipment and even instruct ambulance personnel to inject the patient with clot-busters or conduct some other potentially life-saving measure on the way to hospital. Not only could that kind of action safe a life, said Davies, it could lessen the length of stay for a patient in hospital, which means big saving for our health-care system. Davies estimated the equipment could cost $10,000 an ambulance, plus the required training for paramedics. Davies said FORA also has its eyes

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SAFETY ISSUES IN HILLIERS

No ramifications for alleged killers

‘It’s a disappointing outcome, pretty sad’ JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Amber Dawes is determined to change the law. A month after dogs she described as pit bulls allegedly slaughtered five of her sheep, Dawes learned Wednesday the owner of the dogs faces no fines and the dogs will not be destroyed. “They (the dogs) won’t stop,” Dawes told The NEWS. “If they get out again they will go after anything that runs. If you (read) through the bylaw, they get like three chances to kill stuff.”

Regional District of Nanaimo director of bylaw services Tom Armet said Wednesday the RDN, through its animal control contractor, has deemed the dogs in question dangerous. All that means, Armet confirmed, is the dogs must be muzzled and on a leash when off the owner’s property and they must be in a secure enclosure when on the property. Armet said troubles identifying exactly which dogs did the damage on Dawes’ property has proven elusive. “We haven’t been able to conclusively bring that matter before the courts,” said Armet. “We can’t identify exactly which ones (did the killing).”

This provided little solace to Dawes. “So, pretty much if I don’t have a picture of a dog on top of my sheep, than forget it,” said Dawes. “It’s a disappointing outcome, pretty sad. They (the dog owners) haven’t even been fined.” Dawes, who said she continues to fear for the safety of children and livestock in the area because of the dogs who allegedly killed her sheep, said she is part of a committee with RDN director Julian Fell that will suggest changes to both the RDN bylaw and the provincial Livestock Act. “It’s too late for me, but who is to say they won’t get out again?” said Dawes.

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input into resolution decisions and therefore are more likely to complete them but the most significant benefit to the offender is, when the resolution is competed, they will not have a criminal record for this event. The Community: The process is quick with the meeting happening within 30 days of the criminal event and the resolution being completed within 90 days. The cost to the community is negligible as the program is manned by volunteers and there no fees collected to participate. — Submitted by Oceanside RCMP

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here’s no shortage of groups that call themselves stakeholders in the affairs of Parksville Qualicum Beach. It’s democracy in action and a good sign that people care about the future of their communities. Organizations can be born of, or eventually hi-jacked by, specific political agendas (eg. the Crush Clarion Quickly Brigade), but such is the price of democracy. By the very nature of who it represents, the Federation of Oceanside Residents’ Associations (FORA) could easily be the most powerful and relevant organization in the region, a real force politicians would ignore at their peril. With representation from a number of residents’ associations, FORA could speak as the voice of thousands of local homeowners on issues ranging from development to roadwork priorities to water supply. With its raison d’etre — the construction of a healthcare facility — achieved, it would be reasonable for FORA to switch gears and make some serious representation about Parksville’s water issues or Qualicum Beach’s continuous squabbling related to development issues. In a refreshing move that will pay dividends for local residents, FORA has decided to stick to what it does best and what it believes will be important for all time, healthcare issues. FORA spokesperson Tom Davies says it’s not a bad thing for FORA to be a “one-trick pony.” We agree. We are also pleased to learn FORA remains active in the affairs of the Oceanside Health Centre. FORA did not pat itself on the back and fade into the background after the $16 million facility opened in June. It remains active and in touch with OHC senior staff and politicians on the progress and growing pains of the facility. At the same time, it is trying to secure more funding and training for professionals in other health-care fields like the ambulance service and hospice. In short, FORA continues to work for the improvement of health-care delivery in Parksville Qualicum Beach. In the grand scheme of things, is there anything more important in what has been dubbed the community with the oldest average age of residents in the country? We salute FORA for its focus and the good work it continues to do for the people of our region. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Why demolish forest house? It seems an absurd solution to destroy part of the building in the Heritage Forest because Qualicum Beach town council has been unable to evict the tenant. Keeping a person living in that remote part of the forest would seem to be a good deterrent to discourage vandals and partiers. Will security be required down the road and at what cost? The property around the stables looks well cared for and it is reassuring to know there is someone close by if needed. There is value in keeping a tenant there and if this fellow gets free lodging in exchange for being a caretaker and has done so without any bother to the town, then why not continue this arrangement? Deb Schrott Qualicum Beach

No house discussioN It was with repulsion and disbelief that we read of the Qualicum Beach town council’s order to destroy the long-time home of the Heritage Forest’s caretaker while he is still occupying it (‘Building to face wrecking ball’, The NEWS, Nov. 7). With the stroke of a pen, “without discussion” or public consultation, the council has turned a man’s home into a squat and the man into a miscreant to be tossed out with the rest of the debris. Nobody knows the truth behind this council’s decision to suddenly turn their turrets around and take aim at this person who has lived quietly for years in the forest’s little stable house and maintained the area in exchange for free rent and utilities,

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but we suspect it may have something to do with the “free” part of that agreement. Some individuals are afflicted with an all-consuming phobia that somewhere, somehow, someone may be getting a free lunch. This phobia worms its mean way into their brains causing their eyes to narrow into angry slits and their lips to curl and freeze in place. There’s even a T-shirt available to them that says “Nullum Gratuitum Prandium” — or, to us common folk, “There Is No Free Lunch!” Of course, this war cry is never directed at the upper classes such as royalty, politicians, senators or developers. Well, since it’s all been decided anyway, why don’t we dust off those “Event In Progress” signs that we so dearly love, grab the kids and head down to the Heritage Forest paddock area for the big show. Christmas is just around the corner — we could have the wrecking ball decorated up like a huge holiday ornament. We could cheer on the Work Safe B.C. inspectors as they haul the man out just before the swinging starts. Maybe have a bonfire using his furniture while the carillon bells play “Peace on Earth Good Will to Men.” Then we can all go back to our warm homes afterwards and be thankful that we live in such a kind and caring little town. Fern anD Laurence Wayman Qualicum Beach

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smart meter opt-out Re: recent stories and letters to the editor in The NEWS about smart meters. The B.C. Utilities Commission has been instructed by B.C. government cabinet minister Bill Bennett to not obstruct anything about smart meters, including the so-called ‘opt-out options.’ They advise that we are to pay these amounts until a full review has been done and refunds will be made if required. Right. My neighbours in Victoria say their bills have gone up by approx. 25-30 per cent since their new meters were installed. I continue to refuse the installation, but I have a bad feeling that big business will win, as usual. This is a worldwide issue, as the same thing is happening everywhere.

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Joe StanhoPe chairman, regional District of nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

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TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942

NOTICE OF LEASE AND PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE

Fiascolympics in the bedroom For years my wife and I have shared our bedroom with Peter Mansbridge, and sometimes he brings along interesting, though sometimes sour-faced and not necessarily beguiling, characters called Rex and Chantal; followed by the ever-smiling Claire who somehow manages to use the word “swath” in almost every weather forecast that ends our waking day. Recently Mansbridge proudly announced that the CBC’s “100 Days Countdown To Sochi” had begun. No thanks, Peter, you’ve overstayed your welcome in our bedroom; the Olympics have been so tarnished for so long that I do everything possible to avoid them. Over a half-century ago, female competitors from Eastern Bloc countries looked more like muscle-bound stevedores as they claimed all the medals; something told me back then that they didn’t get that way by eating Soviet Wheaties. Then, not long afterwards, Scandinavian shipmates showed me newspaper cuttings about their athletes crossing into Russia for blood-doping. Over many decades there have been so many more examples of crooked officials and cheating athletes, and so many broken promises to clean up the drug-fuelled image of the Olympics. Those making and taking illicit pharmaceuticals are more sophisticated than ever, and always several steps ahead of the

testing authorities. Still, the glitz and glory is just too much to be ignored by media organizations, who pay huge amounts for broadcast rights, despite the Games usually being a huge economic drain on host countries. We don’t easily forget the 2010 Financial Fiascolympics held in Vancouver and Whistler. Readers of The NEWS and B.C.’s taxpayers will never truly learn how much those Games really cost. As for Sochi, the biggest game in that Black Sea resort may soon be how to survive the “Sea Of Red Ink.” after breaking all spending records and all the banks. No thanks, CBC, you can keep your 100 Days Countdown To Sochi; we’ll be going to bed with Lisa la Flamme and her CTV team from now on.

TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to the Community Charter s. 24 and 26, the Town of Qualicum Beach intends to: 1. LEASE a portion of land and the primary building PID # 018-894-666, Plan VIP59287, DL 78 & 58, Nanoose District, located at 600 Beach Road in General Money Park in the downtown core, as follows: TENANT Qualicum Beach Community Baptist Church

ANNUAL RENT $682 – 2014 $702 – 2015 $723 – 2016 $745 – 2017 $767 – 2018

3. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE to the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market by issuing a licence of occupation for non-exclusive right to enter onto, occupy, and use a portion of 111 Fourth Avenue West (former bus garage site) to place, use, maintain and operate a community farmers’ market on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Licence permits occupying a 504 square metre area for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value, during the approximate one-day term. 4. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE to the Qualicum Beach Community Garden Society by issuing a licence of occupation for non-exclusive right to place, use, maintain and operate a community garden and orchard on an undeveloped portion of Village Way east of the Train Station located at 174 Railway Street, Qualicum Beach, BC. The Licence permits occupying an approximate 775 square metre area for the community garden and an approximate 630 square metre area for the adjacent community orchard, for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value, during a 5-year term, starting January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2018. Trudy Coates, Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTING AS A LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE

happy birthday howie meeker

Don roSS Summerland, B.C.

TERM January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2018

2. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE to the Qualicum Beach Community Baptist Church by renting 600 Beach Road to the organization for rent which is less than its market value.

Bernie Smith Parksville

I would just like to say hello to Howie Meeker as I forgot about his last birthday. The other day I was out walking in the hood, and this guy came down the middle of the sidewalk, and I stood my ground walking on my side and he went around me like a “hoop around a barrel.” You’re the best Mr. Meeker and happy 90th birthday sir. Hockey Night in Canada has never been the same since you left.

AREA/PURPOSE To operate a community Baptist Church and activities of community Benefit (Baptist Church 2,600 square feet)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Executive Committee Acting as a Local Trust Committee would like to invite the public to attend a public hearing on Thursday, November 21, 2013, 6:30 pm at the Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Road, Nanoose, BC, to hear your views regarding proposed Bylaws No. 27 and 28. The Public Hearing will be preceded by a Community Information Meeting, at 6:00 pm. What are the Proposed Bylaws about? Proposed Bylaw 27, if adopted, will establish a new Official Community Plan for the Ballenas – Winchelsea Islands Area, located within the Regional District of Nanaimo. The purpose of the BallenasWinchelsea Islands Official Community Plan is to provide direction for decisions of government, nonprofit organizations and individuals, regarding management of the Ballenas-Winchelsea Islands. The Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management and should provide direction for development and consideration within the island communities. Proposed Bylaw 28, if adopted, will establish a new Land Use Bylaw for the Ballenas - Winchelsea Islands Area located within the Regional District of Nanaimo. A Land Use Bylaw will establish regulations and requirements respecting the use of land, including the surface of water, the use, siting and size of buildings and structures, landscaping and the subdivision of land within the BallenasWinchelsea Islands Area. How Do I get More Information? A copy of the proposed Bylaws and other relevant background documents may be inspected at Islands Trust, Northern Office, 700 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, commencing Tuesday, November 12, 2013 to Wednesday, November 20, 2013.

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For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2)(e) of the Local Government Act, a copy of the proposed Bylaws and other relevant background documents may also be inspected at the Vancouver Island Public Library – Parksville Branch, 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC beginning November 12, 2013. The proposed Bylaws may be viewed on the Islands Trust website (www. islandstrust.bc.ca) under “Islands”, “Local Trust Areas”, “Ballenas-Winchelsea”, “Bylaws” or at http:// www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/231541/OCP%20Bylaw%20No%2027%202013%20-%202nd%20 reading.pdf and http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/231568/LUB%20No%2028%202013%20-%20 2nd%20reading.pdf. Enquiries regarding the proposed Bylaws may be directed to Marnie Eggen, A/ Planner 2, by email at meggen@islandstrust.bc.ca, or by phone at 250-247-2210. For toll-free access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: in Vancouver at 604-660-2421 and elsewhere in BC at 1-800-663-7867 Written submissions may be delivered to: Mail: Islands Trust, 700 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC, V0R 1X3 Fax: 250-247-7514 Email: northphsub@islandstrust.bc.ca prior to 4 pm, November 20, 2013. Written submissions made in response to this notice will be available for public review. NO WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE GABRIOLA ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE, OR ITS MEMBERS, AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Lisa Webster-Gibson Deputy Secretary

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You’re a genius Ray May father was nothing if not candid. So when, at three, I started staring off into space with my mouth wide open, he was blunt. “Marsha, you’re son’s abnormal!” “He’s not abnormal! And he’s your son too!” “No dim bulbs on my side of the family.” “Perhaps he’s just thinking deep thoughts,” mom opined hopefully. “Yeah, right. And someday he’ll be an Ontario scholar!” dad laughed sarcastically. My first report cards confirmed dad’s suspicions. I was a poor student. Truth be told, I loved comedy By ray Smit not academics and found school intensely boring. For instance, in English class I wrote funny stories — they made mom laugh — but my teacher had no sense of humour. She gave me a D. I had only one other interest: the Toronto Maple Leafs. I spent hours pouring over the official NHL statistics drawing charts and graphs of the scoring race, goalie stats and assessing the probability of the Leafs winning the Stanley Cup. My teacher hated hockey and saw no value in anything other than the times tables. So my math grades were poor too. In Grade 4 that all changed. We started getting report cards with percentages and soon all the kids started getting competitive. Not wanting to make a fool of myself I started studying. Incredibly, I liked it! And by the end of the fourth grade, I was on the honour roll. Mom was delighted. Dad opined that I must have gotten the wrong report card. But by the time I finished high school he’d changed his tune. “My son’s an Ontario Scholar, Marsha. Just like I predicted.” “Your son? You predicted?” “I always told you he was a genius.” In first year of university, the family ‘genius’ took calculus. Within a few weeks I was in seri-

ous trouble. I simply had no idea what the professor was talking about. When it came time for our first test, worth a quarter of our final grade, I was terrified. So I borrowed an old version of Coles Calculus notes and memorized it. Maybe that would help. When I opened up the test, there were 25 questions. And every one of them had been in my Coles Notes. I got 100 per cent. About a month later the professor gave us an assignment, which was also worth a quarter of our final grade. It was an advanced equation that only the brightest post-graduate students could solve. Our grade would be based on how we approached the problem and we were allowed us to use ‘any means’ to try to solve it. That weekend I was at a yard sale and happened upon an old calculus textbook for a quarter. Leafing through it later, I found a question remarkably similar to the one our professor asked. So I used part of that proof along with mine. When I got my paper back, the professor wrote, “Brilliant. Amazingly close for a first-year student. 25/25.” Yes, ahem, brilliant. At least my dad thought so. “My son the mathematician.” At the end of term, we had a final exam worth half of our grade. It was so tough I literally heard a student crying. (Hope I didn’t disturb anyone.) In the end, I went from a perfect A+ to a final grade of B, which means I barely passed the final. Then it hit me. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than smart — especially if you’re no genius. After that I made up my mind to find an easier major. You know, something I was already familiar with in my everyday life. So I chose Abnormal Psychology. I guess dad was right all along.

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MONDAY, NOV. 18TH, 2013 7pm-9:30pm

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Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Nanoose Bay

2 year term

2 members

Electoral Area ‘F’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Coombs, Hilliers, Errington

2 year term

4 members

Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -French Creek, Dashwood, Englishman River

2 year term

3 members

Electoral Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Shaw Hill, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay, Bowser

2 year term

2 members

District 69 Recreation Commission -All Communities in District 69

1 year term

1 member Electoral Area ‘G’

Agricultural Advisory Committee -All Communities in RDN

2 year term

2 members District 69

Grants-in-Aid Advisory Committee -All Communities in RDN

1 year term

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Board of Variance -All RDN Electoral Areas

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Drinking Water Protection Technical Advisory Committee -All Communities in RDN

2 year term

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For a complete list of vacancies, and to obtain an application form, please visit www.rdn.bc.ca, or contact Corporate Services at corpsrv@rdn.bc.ca, 250-390-4111, or toll free at 1-877-607-4111. Application forms must be submitted by 4:00 pm, Friday, December 13, 2013.

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To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week THU. NOV. 14 FRI. NOV. 15 FEM. & MASC. DYNAMICS 7pm, PCCC. By donations. Speaker: Diane Hancox.

EGG LAYING HENS

3-5pm, PCCC (Red Cedar). Workshop. Bylaw https:// parksville.civicweb.net/ Documents/DocumentList.

FED. OF CAN. ARTISTS 10am. Meeting/QB Civic Centre. AGM.

NANOOSE NATURALISTS 7pm Meeting. Nanoose Library. Speaker: John Neville, Raptors of Canada.

FRI. NOV. 15 MUSIC TRIVIA

7pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.

WAIT LESS

8pm, doors open/7:30, Nov.15&16, Denman Is. Comm. Hall. $20/adv. only. Abraxus & the Gen. Store. Lim/Seat. 250 650 0228

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA 7pm, Coombs Rodeo Grnds. Open stage. $5, Musicians/ child/FREE. 250-752-3998.

OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, PV. Kathleen 250-752-9796.

MACOUSTIC FOLK

7pm/ $10, MAC, PV. ANNA LYMAN www.prshopper. com/annalyman.htm.

SAT. NOV. 16 LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. BIG DADDY/Classic Rock. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

WALK CABLE BAY & DODDS NARROWS

10am-1:30pm, Nanoose Pl. Joe Crichton/250-468-1728. Nanoose Naturalists.

QB FARMERS MARKET 8:30-12:30, Veteran’s Way & Memorial. www. qbfarmersmarket.com, Qbfmmanager@gmail.com 250-240-1233

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 9am-noon, St. Anne’s/ St. Edmund’s Church, 407 Wembley Rd Christmas cakes etc. 250-248-0310

ROY FORBES/CONCERT

8pm/doors open 7:30pm, Errington Hall. www.royforbes.ca. Tickets/Errington Store/Cranky Dog Music/ Heaven on Earth. $20, under 12/$5, under 5/FREE. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

Cohousing Reinvents Retirement Baby boomers are re-writing the book on retirement. Rejecting old retirement models, choosing to live in intentional communities.

Please join us Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 6:30pm Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave 1-hour presentation on cohousing more info at www.LiveWellCohousing.ca

PARKSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL FOOD & TOY DRIVE

NOVEMBER 21

DINNER & EVENING WITH ARTHUR BLACK Arthur Black, author of Fifty Shades of Black (Douglas & McIntyre, $29.95) will take centre stage for the Author Dinner and Evening with Arthur Black at Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant, 280 E. Island Hwy Parksville. Doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $30 with limited seating, this event will be sold out. Dinner includes a 3-course meal created specially for the event by Lefty’s chef. Arthur Black will be available to personalize copies of his book that evening. Tickets for the Author Dinner and Evening with Arthur Black are $30 per person and available at the Mulberry Bush Book Stores in Parksville and QBeach. For more information or to register, contact the Mulberry Bush Book Store at 250-248-1193 or email mulberry@ shawbiz.ca.

SAT. NOV. 16

ALCOHOL & DRUG MISUSE DISABILITY

10-11:30am. SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., Parksville. www. smartrecovery.org Jack McNeil 250-752-1052.

FEAR OF THE VALLEY

TUE. NOV. 19

THE ANCIENT MARINERS

BOOK SIGNING

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10:30-11:30am. Mulberry Bush Bookstore PV. Editor David R. Conn/Stories of Service/BC Coast mulberry@ shawbiz.ca 250-248-1193

1pm, QB Community Hall. The story of the Nautilus/ Slide lecture/Graham Beard. Info 250-752-9810. 12-3pm,OH, Rotary Hall, 211 Fern Rd., QB. Laurel Johannson

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WATER SAFETY

9:30am-12:30pm, Bowser Elementary School, $26. recparks@rdn.bc.ca. Preregister 250-248-3252

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATE 6:45pm-8:15pm, OS Place Arena, 830 W. Is. Hwy. 1318yrs, FREE/rentals. Receive a glow bracelet. recparks@ rdn.bc.ca. 250-248-3252

SUN. NOV. 17 OLD SCHOOL HOUSE MUSIC

PV LION’S/SAVE-ONFOODS FAMILY SKATE 12:15-1:45pm. Free skate/ rentals. www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. 250-248-3252. .

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Drive With a lighter car high tensile steel, is stiffer, comes a better performsafer, handles better ing car, but the heart of and above all is more any luxury performance efficient. What Cadillac car is a solid engine. On didn’t change was the this front, Cadillac offers edgy design language three options and all they have become known three have more power for. The LED accent lights The longer and than the closest comare especially attractive lower stance of the CTS petitors. The first is the at night and run vertical same 2.0L turbocharged makes it look athletic, compared to most cars’ engine used by the ATS. horizontal approach. The yet elegant. With 272hp it is well longer and lower stance Zack Spencer above the 240hp offered of the CTS makes it look in the BMW 528i. The athletic, yet elegant. The carryover engine is the direct injection one weak area is the back. It lacks the 3.6L V6 with 321hp, again more than same visual punch as the impressive the 300hp in the 535i. The top of range front grille and headlamps. motor, for now, is the Vsport model Inside The new CTS is lighter than with a twin turbocharged version of the BMW but it is a bit smaller inside. the 3.6L engine, putting out 420hp. You It’s not as wide and the back seat is a guessed it, more power than the 400hp bit shorter. Front seat passengers are found in the V8 550i. The Vsport is only treated to plenty of room and a view sold as a rear wheel drive car (RWD) onto the dash is impressive. The centre where all the others are available with console has a touch-screen system all wheel drive (AWD). The catch is that called CUE, which has rich colours and AWD models come with an 8-speed striking graphics. The heat, volume and automatic transmission, but the AWD a few other controls are all touch-senversions are fitted with a 6-speed unit. sitive, meaning they have no dials The steering offers good feedback or switches. The problem is it shows to the driver and the suspension is fingerprints and dust against the shiny smooth, yet lively, and has a nearly black plastic. perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

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General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable prorate amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‡1.5%/0%/1.9% lease APR available for 36/48/48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 4X4 Crew Cab 1SA/2014 Terrain FWD 3SA and 2014 Acadia FWD 3SA O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. †Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 – December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $2,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase and lease offers of 2014 Sierra Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. 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This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000/$1,000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ‡*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Comparison based on 2013 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.

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Merc E-Class is a class of its own fuel economy at 11.9 L/100/km in the city and 7.6 L/100/km on the highway. The 6.2L V8 is the gas guzzler, with a city/highway rating of 16.5/10.2 L/100/km. All three engines also prefer premium fuel. A standard Dynamic Handling package also allows the driver choose a sporty-set-up at the touch of a button. This changes the continuously variable damping, the speed-sensitive power steering (with variable centering), ESP/ASR (traction control), accelerator response, and speed of automatic gear changes. New active safety innovations included Attention Assist, which is a driver drowsiness monitor, Pre-Safe, which is preventative occupant protection system, Adaptive High Beam Assist, which automatically dims headlight high beams, and an automatic emergency braking system called Distronic Plus. Attention Assist is a warning system that can sense a drop in driver attention level. It continuously monitors more than 70 different driver performance parameters, such as erratic steering behaviour, and will signal when it’s time for the driver to take a break. Four new E-Class models were added for the 2011 model year: an E350 4MATIC station continued on page A23

Call Harris Oceanside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at 250-248-8383, or visit us at 512 East Island Highway, Parksville. [License #7189]

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wagon, E350 BlueTEC diesel sedan, and two convertibles, the E350 cabriolet and E550 cabriolet. At highway cruising speeds you can barely hear the E350 BlueTEC diesel engine, throttle response is fast (for a diesel) and pulling power (398 lb ft of torque from 1600 to 2400 rpm) is phenomenal. Engine upgrades followed in 2012. The E350 4MATIC got a direct-injection 3.5-litre V6. The E550 4MATIC got a 4.6-litre bi-turbo V8 and the E63 AMG got a 5.5-litre bi-turbo V8. All models also receive a revised transmission, electric power steering and LED license plates. Even though owner costs tend to be higher than average, the E-Class made Consumer Reports’ ‘Recommended list of cars to buy and the E350 BlueTEC was singled out for special praise. If style, comfort and safety top your auto “wish list”, and you’ve got the money, consider the remarkable Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Price Check - 2010 - 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (October 2013) Year 2010 2011 2012

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Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

Recalls on the 2010 to 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class:

2010/2011 - The power steering assist system may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid from a fitting on a high-pressure power steering line. Dealers will inspect, tighten the fitting and, if necessary, replace an O-ring seal. 2011 - Rear window privacy glass may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 - Glazing Materials. Dealers will replace the affected windows. 2011 - Diesel fuel may leak from a fuel heater o-ring seal, on the fuel filter assembly, in vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the diesel fuel filter assembly. 2012 - The right side window curtain airbag may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could deflate more quickly than intended following deployment. Dealers will replace the right side window curtain airbag. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.69 (QUALICUM)

SURVEY FOR INPUT ON DRAFT DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-2018 The Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) invites the community to provide input on the DRAFT Strategic Plan for the District via a survey which has been posted on the home page of the District web-site: www.sd69.bc.ca. Please feel free to offer your thoughts and reflections. The final document will be presented for final approval on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.

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ReVived Vintage in Qualicum Beach has been nominated for two Small Business BC Awards and needs online votes.

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Vote for a small business ReVived Vintage in Qualicum Beach has been nominated LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

ReVived Vintage in Qualicum Beach has been nominated for a couple of small business awards and it needs votes to make it to the next round. Online voting is currently underway for the Small Business BC Awards and the ReVived Vintage has been nominated for the People’s Choice award and the Community Impact award. The store sells one-of-a-kind refinished furniture, and owner Christie Carter-Tokairin offers furniture refinishing and upcycling workshops, which are nearly always sold out. Carter-Tokairin stocks her shop with only local, Canadian paint, wax and soap products, as well offers shop space to other local artisans. After being nominated for People’s Choice she explained in her write-up why she wants to win. “I would love to win this award to show that people will choose good old-fashioned customer service, personal one-on-one care and buying local instead of being invisible at big box stores, because it is what they are already choosing to do every time they shop here.

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“Everyday I hear, ‘you won’t last’ and every week is busier than the last so wining an award that recognizes a community that proves that wrong would be wonderful for my community unit to stand behind and be proud of, and hopefully encourage growth of other small business’s in our area.” This week she was nominated for the Community Impact Ward. Although Carter-Tokairin was nominated by members of the public, small businesses are welcome to nominate themselves. People can vote online until November 30, finalists will be announced December 13, 2013 and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 27, 2014. Winners in each category will be recognized with the Premier’s Prize in the amount of $1,500 and will be rewarded with a OneYear All-Access Pass to Small Business BC Seminars and Ask the Expert Services. Vote for ReVived Vintage at www.sbbcawards.ca/nominee/revived-vintage and www.sbbcawards.ca/nominee/revived-vintage-2. For more on the store visit www.revived-vintage.com.

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The November 14th presentation is from the Business/Operations Leadership Team (BOLT) which will speak to Budget, Transportation, and Facilities in relation to the District’s Strategic Plan as well as current and future budget challenges. Parksville Qualicum Beach & District BCSPCA Proudly Presents

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Saturday, November 23rd

Join us at the fabulous Thalassa Restaurant on the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course Enjoy dinner with friends and support the animals at this fun event! Browsing starts at 5pm, dinner at 6pm. See you there! Tickets $30.00 Available at Parksville Qualicum Beach shelter and The Mulberry Bush Book Stores in Parksville & Qualicum 1565 Alberni Highway

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The Board of Education of School District 69 looks forward to a regular opportunity to engage with interested parties in focused conversation on topics relating to the future of education in our community. To that end, a series of conversations “Towards a Future for Schools” have been scheduled on the second Thursday of each month in the Library at Oceanside Middle School from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Toys and gifts for all ages are welcome and appreciated. Toys and gifts for all ages are welcome and appreciated. This year we have a strong need for boys and girls gifts from 10-13 and 14-17 years of age. This year we have a strong need for boys and girls gifts from 10-13 and 14-17 years of age. Toys and gifts for to all ages are welcome and appreciated. Bring A New Unwrapped Toy Tigh-Na-Mara & Enjoy a Free Breakfast Bring AThis New Unwrapped Toy to Tigh-Na-Mara & Enjoy Free Breakfast year we have a strong need for boys and girls gifts from 10-13 and 14-17ayears of age.

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Editor signing

Book highlights BC Coast The editor of a new book inspired by B.C’s service workers is coming to Parksville for a book signing November 19. Harbour Publishing’s Raincoast Chronicles series has been highlighting the people who have defined life on B.C.’s coast for over forty years. Guest editor David R. Conn is celebrating the release of the 22nd issue of the series— Raincoast Chronicles 22: Saving Salmon, Sailors and Souls: Stories of Service on the BC Coast—with a book tour on Vancouver Island. He’ll be at the Mulberry Bush Bookstore (102 280 Island Hwy E) on Tuesday, November 19 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Raincoast Chronicles 22, gathered by guest editor Conn, is inspired by BC’s service workers—the givers, guardians, helpers and volunteers who have contributed to the making of our region. Conn’s piece in the collection, for instance, recounts the recollections of two novice doctors providing all health services on the Southern Gulf Islands (coroner, dentistry, psychiatry, veterinary and ambulance). Conn is a freelance researcher, writer and editor. He worked in coastal shipbuilding, steel fabrication and energy conservation before making a career as a librarian. His poems, reviews and articles have appeared in many magazines and anthologies. He lives in Vancouver, BC. For more information on the Raincoast Chronicles 22 book signing contact The Mulberry Bush Bookstore at 250-248-1193 or mulberry@shawbiz.ca.

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Free community day in Nanaimo Children and families who love music may want to check out the Free Community Day this Saturday with the Vancouver Island Symphony. The event takes place at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo and the complimentary tickets need to be reserved. The fun kicks off with the Musical Instrument Zoo from 11 a.m. to noon. Symphony musicians will be in the lobby to help kids huff and puff and have a blow, zing some strings and pull a bow,

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Using propane buses will save the local school district money and that’s why one is on order. The local school district has identified savings using propane buses over diesel and hope to have a minimum of half its fleet (15 buses) running on the liquefied petroleum gas in the near future. Secretary treasurer Erica Bailey said at the last school board meeting that analysis was done last year on the use of propane buses and substantial savings were found. However there were some hoops to jump through, as when the district went to purchase the vehicles through the ministry of education, the option for propane wasn’t available. She said if half the fleet of district buses were to run on propane that would free up $60,000 in annual savings.

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THANK YOU The family of Sigrid Johanna Myhres, would like to thank everyone for their care and support. We appreciate the time, effort, and love the grandchildren and great grandchildren spent preparing for Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial reception. Grandchildren: Hallie, Sam & Kara Waslh, Larry (Susan) Randi, Tammie (Eric) & Lars Myhres, Calvin Smith (Ella), Lisa-Lanty-Smith (Doug) GuyMorgan Farkvam (Jean) Troy Farkvam & Marcy Cordeiro (Joe), Teena (Cello) & Errolynne Myhres (Mike) Tim and Tracey Bihun, Siva Ambrose (Shawn) Melanie (Tim) Reid & Robbie Reid Great Grandchildren: Sigrid, Ginny,Terry Madison, Berit, Morgan, Natalie, Nicole, Mark, Sarah, Tyler, Megan, Brooke, Colton, Ilan, Yeva, Thoen, Teela, Hannah, Isaac, Janna Rose, Samuel, Carl, Raphael, MacKenzie. Hugs & Kisses to great great grandson, Carson & his pal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Princess Kyleeâ&#x20AC;? who filled us with joy, happiness and hope for the future. Special thanks to: Sister Shelley who created an unforgettable â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garden of Memoriesâ&#x20AC;? with pictures, flowers and keepsakes (including Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardening boots!) GuyMorgan whose eulogy for his beloved Grandma showed us that love is what truly matters. His wife Jean touched our hearts with her harp playing and song. Hallie who with grace & diplomacy guided us through the service and encouraged everyone to share their memories (amid laughter & tears). Randi & Nicole, using a power-point presentation, shared pictures of Mom from her earliest years, cherished memories of a life well-lived. Ella Smith and Sue Doran who organized & provided the catering & clean-up, (You Rock!) Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, Tante Lise & our cousins for being there for us, thanks for the song Patricia. Our heartfelt gratitude to our sister-in-law Pearl (with the assistance of her husband Leon) who devoted six months of her life to providing Mom with exceptional tender, loving care. Pastor George Ignatescue for conducting the burial service for his long-time friend Sigrid. The Bowser Legion Branch 211. Medical Support. Community Care Workers, Dr. Benton, Dr. Roome, Palliative Care Staff. Dr. Rieger and nurse Kathryn. Thankyou to each & everyone who supported us during the loss of our cherished Mother. Mazie (Al) Leon (Pearl) Caroline (Stan) Lil (Ted) Tito (Lynda), Shelley (Shah).

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Margaret passed away on November 8th in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Margaret was predeceased by her husbands Reginald Brandon and James Alton Cochrane. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Pat, Sarah and John as well as step children David, Michael and Anne. Margaret also leaves behind her grandchildren William, Katherine, Kitty, Jesse, Emma, Keith, Aysha, Lynden, Alex and Vivien and great grandchildren Georgia and Miles; one brother John Calam. Margaret was born in Huddersfield and came to Canada in 1940. After the war she returned to England, worked as a bacteriologist and later, a teacher of science. Margaret was twice lucky in love, marrying first Reg, and later in Canada, Jim. She kept busy with a variety of interests and shared many good times with many friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am at Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parkville, BC on Saturday, November 16, 2013. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a donation in memory of Alice to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit E, 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2H7 or District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS) PO Box 898, 245 Hirst Ave West, Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9. 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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December 21, 1927- November 7, 2013 Ray passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7th, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital surrounded by family, in his 86th year. Ray was born in Manchester, England on December 21, 1927, the youngest of seven siblings. Predeceased by parents. Clarence and Alice Gill; brother, Alfred; sisters, Lilian, Alice, Clarice, and Dorothy. He is survived by Margaret, his loving wife and best friend of 57 years; son, Richard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grandchildren Chelsea and Tyler, and their mother, Cheryl; daughter, Alison (Mitchell) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grandchildren, Nathan and Devon; brother, Roy; numerous nieces and nephews in England, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. A private family graveside service will be held at Qualicum Beach Cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful attention and exceptional care given to Ray and family members during his illness. Those wishing to honour Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Parksville/Qualicum, PO Box 730, Parksville BC, V9P 2G8 or the Kidney Foundation of BC, 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby BC, V5G 4K6. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Perle (Ricki) Nickells died suddenly on November 2, 2013 of a stroke at her home in Victoria. Mom was 87 years young. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert G. Nickells, grandson Adius and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by children Robert (Randie), Kristin, Dorian (John) and Andrea, grandchildren Stephen (Jen), Kyla (Nate) and Haidan, and great-grandchildren Emberr & Solara. Born in 1926, Perle grew up in the Okanagan. She loved theatre and attended the Banff School of Fine Arts then went on to UBC (where she met Bob). After receiving her teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certificate from Victoria Normal School in 1948, she taught at Sir James Douglas & Frank Hobbs Elementary. During those years she also completed her BA in history at UVic (1971). Bob and Ricki lived in Delta from 1974-1996 then retired to Qualicum Beach. During her years in Delta and Qualicum, Ricki made many good friends through her passion for playing golf. She was an original member at Pheasant Glen. After Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 2000, she and her little dachsund Bailey (her constant companion) moved to Kelowna and lived happily there for 12 years, where they volunteered for Pets & People, visiting hospital patients. Ricki recently returned to Victoria to be closer to family. She was taken from us suddenly and without warning, but she did not suffer. We love you Mom and you will be forever in our hearts. A celebration of life will be planned for the new year. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the local Hospice Society.

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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).

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. ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commercial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experience. Call Mike 250-248-8569

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

Abandoned by owner, on his own for months. Needs quiet, safe, home where he can learn to trust. Neuter & vetting complete. Indoor/ outdoor home or barn setting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HANDYPERSONS

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

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No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter Phone 250-586-3330 Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden Fall, plus winter prep. Sprinkler shut down, gutters, Xmas lights, Yard clean-up and Haul away. 250-240-1116.

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WAYNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Mowing & leaf raking, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

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MID-ISLAND CARPENTRYRenovation and Repair specialist. No job too big or small. Simon & Liz (250)740-2972.

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

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UPRIGHT SCHWINN Exercise bike, $100. New roll-away cot, $100. Call (250)757-2325.

CURB APPEAL Yard Care and Junk Removal. Best rates! Sue or Chris, 250-937-1908.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PETS BLACK CAT, male, 2 yrs old. NEEDS FOSTER or FOREVER HOME.

Call (250)752-0869.

BOOKS NEEDED to help cats. CatSpan needs your current, good quality books, DVDs & CDs to raise money for feral cats. No text books, sets, Readers Digest condensed, hard cover fiction, magazines, out of date or poor condition books. Drop off at Pharmasave (Parksville), Winestineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Works, (Red Gap) or Qualicum Animal Hospital (Memorial). Info at 250-248-6095 or email nanoosecatspan@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE VIDEO GAMES WE $Buy$ Sell Trade. Ralfs Collectibles, 182 East Island Hwy. WedSun, 11-5pm. 937-7200

APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

HOME REPAIRS

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ERNIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME RENOS & REPAIR. Specializing in Drywall, Tiling, Plumbing, Elect. Ikea Kit. & bath remodeling w/ over 24 yrs exp. in all aspects of Building. Call 250-752-4834

KITCHENAID STOVE, good cond. $120; microwave & stroke fan, $50; Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-drawer oak dresser, $50. Call (250)754-3561

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

FURNITURE 2 BURGUNDY-COLOURED CHAIRS: One power lift recliner $350., the other is a swivel recliner, $300. obo. New condition. (250)585-7744. CHINA CABINET, tall corner unit (cost $900 new) asking $400. Maroon loveseat hide-abed, $225. Contempary armchair, $75. Radial arm saw, 10â&#x20AC;? Dewalt, $125. Call (250)752-4400. CHRISTMAS SOON come and see a good bargain; Chesterfield, 2 seater, skirted, high back, well upholstered, medium green $375. Call (250)586-8922. DINING SET with buffet and six chairs (2 captains) plus two leafs. Solid wood. Mediterranean style. Call 250-752-9548 or 250-248-7771 DINING SUITE- table, 6 chairs, solid fruit wood, 5 yrs old, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;wx72â&#x20AC;&#x2122;lx84â&#x20AC;&#x2122; extends to 96â&#x20AC;? 2 butterfly leafs, $700 obo. (250)947-9711. MOVING MUST Sell- 3 seat lazy boy recliner (sage green), $400. Desk $50. Bed sofa (flower pattern), $150. Metal bar height dining room table (glass top) + 8 chairs, $400. Coffee table, 2 end tables & high table all w/marble top set of 4, $350. Beige lounge chair, $75. All in very good condition and reasonably priced. Call (250)586-3624 for info and viewing. MOVING SALE-Sofa & Love Seat. $475. Hi Boy Dresser with desk & drawers (2 pieces) $125. Microwave Panasonic $50. Microwave Salton $25. Indoor fig tree in nice pot $40. Round Maple Coffee Table (36x15h) $40. Round Maple coffee table (24x21h) $25.00 Outdoor Xmas tree lights-offers. Stereo Fisher 5 disc & tape w speakers $65.Stereo Sony 3 disc & tape w speakers $35. Stereo JVC 1 disc & tape w speakers $25.Call 250-7521323 NEW QUEEN MATTRESS. Eurotop mattress and box for sale. $200. (250)713-9680 QUEEN SIZE mattress & box spring with frame. Scandinavian design 8 yrs old. $300. Call 250-248-7911 SHERATON DINING chairs (5), $400; Piecrust coffee table, $150; Queen Anne bench, $150; 2 Occasional chairs, $150. (250)390-2805 SOLID WOOD Rectangle dining table with leaf & 6 matching chairs w/custom-made cushions, 2-drawer 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; side table, plus fantastic chopping block table, blonde in colour. $275.(250)594-7605 Qualicum

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FURNITURE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

NEXUS 4-WHEEL Walker, new, $175. Wheelchair, 17x15.5, new $175. Stanneh straight chair lift, $1000. Power lift chair, new, $650. (250)760-7009.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5TH WHEEL on RV Pad in Qualicum. Close to ocean/river & nature trails.Incl.81 Datsun ZX, workshop/storage shed & fenced yard. Asking $25,500. incl 2 slide outs 250-240-0411.

PARKSVILLE: LUXURY all seasons cottage. Indoor pool, hottub. Fully furn, 3 bdrm, 2 bath beside Rathtrevor Beach. 250-334-9443, 250-792-0174

OXYGENATOR for home use. $700. (250)713-6653

DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Nov 16th and Nov 17th (Sat & Sun) 1-3pm.

Emerald Estates. 1 bdrm seniors private s.facing patio home. Full kitchen,tub/shower. $1050/mo incl wkly hskg;opt meal plan. If party interested in purchase, owner will consider. 250-248-7106 or 723-6418

SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40â&#x20AC;? round to 58â&#x20AC;? oval w/leaf) plus 4 chairs. Light oak finish. Seats 6 comfortably at full length. $400 obo. Nanaimo, (250)591-8959

GARAGE SALES BRADLEY CENTRE, Garage Sale. 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Nov 17, 2013, 8:30 11:30 AM PARKSVILLE-622 Forsyth Ave. (SAT 9am-3) MOVING SALE. Glass top table/4 chairs, loveseat, garden tools, 2 electric lawnmowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 30ft ladder, wheel-barrow, coffee table, end tables & more! PARKSVILLE, RIVERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EDGE- 2345 Bucktail Pl. (Sat) 10-2pm. PARKVSVILLE. MOVING out sale. Saturday, Nov. 16, 8:30am-1:30pm. Garden tools & accessories, books, dishes, linens, brass queen bed, golf clubs & many other misc. items. 543 Hawthorne Rise.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WHEELCHAIR LIKE new Breezy 20x16 (short). New $2370 asking $1600. Call 250752-1923

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 29 ROYAL DOLTON Dolls, Ashley, Office Furniture ($2500),Robert Bateman Print, & Bev Doolittle Print, 64â&#x20AC;? Tall Floor Centurion Safe. Call 250-228-1362 2 YR. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325. Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200 obo (must sell). Smoke free home, all like new. 250-338-2166. BLUE RECLINER, several lamps, TV (smaller, ideal for bdrm), small night table, downhill and cross country skis, downhill ski boots, reiki table. Call (250)752-8806. BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK tires, 4, on rims 205/65R/15, nearly new, $75 each. Call 250-245-4780. (Ladysmith) BROWNING 2000 Semi-Auto Shot Gun. $550/obo. Arrowsmith Golf Membership. $4800 reg price selling for $3200/obo. Excellent Xmas Gifts. Call 250-240-0007

FORTRESS 1700-MOBILITY SCOOTER. New 2 batteries w/charger, fully serviced. Adjustable Captains Seat. $990. Del Avail. 250-248-1281(eve)

DOUBLE ELECTRIC Bed, with remote control, headboard & mattress. Exc. cond. $1000. (250)751-7941, Nanaimo.

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ELECTRICAL GENERATOR: Homelite model, 2500watt. $250. (250)713-6653

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REAL ESTATE

HEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS w/2.5 car garage & separate driveway in downtown Parksville. Includes fully remodelled 3 bdrm home with legal 1 bdrm suite ($750/mo) & great tenant who wants to stay. Garden & shed, small studio and exceptional landscaping, separate driveway can park RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s etc. $352,500. (250) 954-0227.

APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123 QUALICUM BEACH 2bdrm, 1bath, 1010sq.ft. condo. living & dining room, kitchen, 1 balcony, elevator. Strata $258, elec. incl. $95,000. Qualicum Place. #206-130 Sunningdale Rd. E. 250-594-5755

VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $203,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.

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OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662.

AUTO REPAIR SHOP LOCATION FOR LEASE Thriving Auto repair shop location for lease. No Triple Net, 2200sq ft, lots of parking. $2000/mo. Available Sept 1. Ask for John or Kelly (250)248-3602.

COTTAGES COOMBS- 2 bdrm, 600sq ft panabode cabin on shared acreage. Pet friendly. $700/mth+ utils. Avail now. Call 250-927-4523.

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MADISON COURT. 2 bdrm/2bath townhome for single or couple over 55. Hskping and meals provided by live-in homemaker. Quiet, safe and friendly. $1430/mo. unfurnished. $1490/mo. furnished. Call 647-381-0350

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QUALICUM BEACH half acre lot rural setting on no thru road between QB & Parksville, minutes to Hwy 19 & 19A. Level easy build with room for extra family, storage & big toys. Asking $174,000 (no gst/hst). Call 250-248-1044.

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NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.

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ERRINGTON- 1BED. Private entry suite. $500/mo plus util. References reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call : 250-954-0191

PARKSVILLE- NEW 2 bdrm upper floor apt. 1000sqft, partial ocean view, 5 appls, W/D, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Refs, $875 mo. Call (250)716-6797. Fairdown Rd & Hwy 4A area.

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LANTZVILLE MOBILE home, dble wide w/upgrades, on lrg lot. 2bdrm, 2bath, W/D, F/S. Kids & pets OK on approval. $70,000 firm. No Agents Please! (250)816-0102

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Quality manufactured home. Easy living at less than $1,000 per month. Hardiplank exterior. Fridge, stove & dishwasher incl. Pets allowed. Only 45 min. from Victoria & 15 min from Nanaimo. Near transit, community centre, pool & town. Quiet adult community,. $119,900. Call 250-246-0637

APARTMENT/CONDO LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT treed acreage, updated 3+ bdrm home. $447,000. Older contents also for sale. (250)245-8950

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PARKSVILLESPACIOUS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windsor Courtâ&#x20AC;? 1 level strata patio home, totally updated, 2 bdrm, 2 bath end unit, within walking distance to dwntwn, beach, Oceanside Health Centre and other amenities. Drive by #7 454 Morison Ave or call (250)586-3624 for viewing. $237,900.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS 3 BDRM mobile, nestled in the treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1000 sqft, 2 mins from Parksville. W/D, no dogs, no parties. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $700. Avail now. Call 250-951-9886. COOMBS: 3 bdrm, lrg. private yard with fire pit, W/D, F/S, N/S, pets on approv., refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $850/mo, Avail. Dec. 1st, Call 250-248-0412.

HOMES FOR RENT BOWSER. 3-BDRM Mobile home on acreage in rural setting. Addition with deck & storage. N/S, N/P preferred. Avail Dec. 1st. $650./mo. Call (250)757-9540. CHARTWELL: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1866 sqft, $1400/mo, N/S. Avail. Dec. 1st. (250)228-5829 COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 5 appls, F/P, fenced yard. RV parking, pets neg. N/S. 10 min. to PV or QB. $850 + util. Ref reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-248-6584 EAGLE CREST- Qualicum, amazing ocean view, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath Rancher, lrg garage. $1300+ utils. Contact Virginia, vdevries@shaw.ca PARKSVILLE. 1-BDRM. $875. 1100 sq.ft. Clean, 2-stories, wood stove, study, storage, parking. Absolutely no smoking. Small pet only, less than 10 lbs firm. Call (250)954-0193. PARKSVILLE. 2-BDRM large rancher. $1200.+ utilities. Avail Jan. 1st. Call (250)954-0850. PARKSVILLE- 2-BDRM loft home, lrg yard, 5 appls, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1050. + utils. (250)248-6629, (250)762-9951 PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 gas F/P. NS/NP. $1600+ utils. Call (250)580-9333. PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 gas F/P, jacuzzi tub. NS/NP. $1600+ utils. (250)580-9333.

PARKSVILLE- near downtown, 2 bdrm Rancher, $950 + 2 bdrm duplex, $850. 4 appls, yard, N/S. Quiet tenants only. Call (250)954-0193. or wdyckparksville@shaw.ca

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PARKSVILLE, LARGE 3 bd, 2 bath, W/D, D/W, F/S, with separate 2 bd, 1 bath basement suite, W/D, F/S. Large lot with garage. Pets considered, N/S. $1850. Avail Dec 1. Call Wayne @ 250-954-8503.

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ERRINGTON. PRIVATE bachelor suite. inclds heat, hydro, cable & wi-fi. N/S, inside cat OK. $600./mo. Avail immediately. Call 250(951)5222. QUALICUM BEACH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath. New appls, garage, patio deck; great location. N/S. Lease. $1200. + utils. 250762-9951. Available Now.

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GOODYEAR SNOW tires (4) 215/60R17, low mileage. $250. (250)758-5585

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Hard working local team 22-2 on the season, facing league-leading Victoria Cougars

Perhaps this is the weekend for a win. The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals dropped a pair of games against a North Division rival last weekend and face two of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s best clubs this week. At home last Saturday night in front of a good crowd of more than 250, the Generals gave up a power play goal midway through the third period to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, a marker that proved to be the winner in a 4-2 loss. Logan Savard had tied the game for the Generals with his second goal of the season five minutes into the final frame. Wyatt Petryshen’s goal early in the second period had tied the game at a goal apiece. It was Petryshen’s third goal in just eight games with the Generals. Qualicum Beach product Liam Giroux faced 35 shots in goal for the Generals and was named the game’s third star. On Friday night in Comox, the Kings had a 6-1 lead on the Generals by the end of the second period and cruised to an 8-2 victory. Ryan White and Chase Gaudreault scored for the Generals, while starting goaltender Evgeuni Makarski was pulled from the net in the second period after allowing five goals on 17 shots, and was replaced by Giroux. Duncan Pernell led the Kings’ offence Friday with three goals and an assist. The Generals, with only two victories in

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Generals goaltender Liam Giroux makes a save Friday night in Comox while teammates Liam Peel and Wyatt Myers look on.

22 games this season, travel to Campbell River to play the Storm on Friday night (6:30 p.m. start at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena, all games broadcast on The Beach,

88.5 FM). The Storm have 12 wins in their first 21 games of the season. On Saturday night at Oceanside Place (7:30 p.m. faceoff), the Generals host the

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Contrary to some worried calls to The NEWS, an eagle tree at the corner of Despard Avenue and Corefield Street in Parksville has not been cut down and is protected by a covenant as part of the rezoning process. Council approved a 25-unit, single-family, small-lot subdivision on the property last fall, which was a down zoning from the previous multi-family zoning which would have allowed a 120 unit building. A city bylaw requires any subdi-

vision to dedicate five per cent of the land as park space and in this case the biologist-certified eagle tree in the far back corner of the property led to a 50-metre buffer around the tree totalling 21.3 per cent of the property, explained Parksville manager of current planning Keeva Kehler. The development, with fee simple, residential lots of 330420 sq.m. (3,550-4,520 sq.ft.) has passed the rezoning and development permit process in council and just needs a final subdivision approval from staff.

As Chelsea Knox held her five-day-old baby boy in her arms, and things were growing difficult at home, she knew just where to go. “I just needed to get away for awhile. I knew there was a group for moms at SOS that day, so that’s where I went. I think they were surprised that I showed up with Liam when he was only five days old!” laughs the upbeat young woman. Knox had been attending the new moms group (now named TIC TAC: Time In Comfort for Tots And Caregivers) with her first child, Hannah, since her daughter was in preschool, so she knew that there was support and encouragement waiting for her at the SOS Youth, Child and Family Centre. “The staff here is so friendly and welcoming, plus it’s so great to be able to talk to other moms…As a single mom, things can feel very overwhelming sometimes, and this group of ladies share advice with each other, and I can just be myself here.” Both of Knox’s children have been program participants since they were wee ones, with nine-year-old Hannah most recently enjoying Girl Talk, an after school program for elementary school- aged girls, and five-year-old Liam participating in Preschoolers on

the Move. Each has participated in art programs at SOS, and most Wednesday evenings, the young family can be found at Family Night, which offers families in the community a chance to share a meal, access local resources, and spend time with other families, all without worrying about food prep or clean-up (which is all handled by SOS staff and volunteers). All of these programs, as are most SOS programs, are offered free of charge. “It’s been so important to us for so many years,” adds Knox. “I’m very independent, and I can still feel independent here, but also have somewhere to go where I can get support and I won’t be judged. “The SOS has become my sanctuary.” Knox is happy to tell anyone she meets about SOS, and was even happier to ride the SOS float during the last Canada Day parade, with Liam and Hannah along for the ride. Asked what she will do when her kids are grown and no longer involved at SOS on a weekly basis, Knox says happily, “Oh, I’ll probably be volunteering here then. I always want to be part of SOS.” For more information on SOS programs and services, call 250-248-2093

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Residents can continue to shop locally for Christmas gifts this month as the second annual Winterfest & Craft Fair prepares to fill the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. “People have been grumbling that (a different craft market) is gone and now we don’t have anything, but it’s like no, there is something,” said Bobbie Garnons-Williams of Island Highlander Co. in Nanoose Bay. Garnons-Williams created the event last year and had 55 artisans, kids activities, live Celtic entertainment and more. This year there will be 70 high-quality crafters selling affordable items from November 22 through to the 24, along with a number of professional bands. Plus there will be a Ceilidh celebration with popular local group Celtic Chaos on November 24. This traditional Gaelic social gathering involves Scottish music and storytelling, and people get to dance in groups to traditional steps. The basic steps can be learned easily and there will be a caller so no prior experience is necessary to join in on the fun. Garnons-Williams lived in Scotland for nearly five years, which is where she met her husband, and she attended many Ceilidhs there. She said she’s always wanted to organize one here and is sure it will be a hit. “I think it’s going to be successful because three out of four people, when I say there’s going to be a Ceilidh they look at me perplexed because they don’t know what one is. But once they hear (what it is) they sound very excited about it,” she said. The Ceilidh is for all ages and runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday November 24. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and a family pass is $40. At the Winterfest & Craft Fair there will be a wide variety of wooden item this year, including children’s toys, furniture and board games. There will also be clothing, jewelry, baking, photography, body care products, food, seasonings and spices, and pottery, among other treasures. There will be live music including Cookeilidh from

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The second Winterfest & Craft Fair is taking place in Parksville from November 22 to 24. Here performers play some music at last year’s event.

Victoria, the Mount Benson Ceili Band, Celtic Reflections, Trinitude Celtic Folk Band, Brad Prevedoros, Peter Mason and the Ton of Fun Band and more. Kids will enjoy the Children’s Haggis Hunt where they search for little Hairy Haggis’ and receive a goody bag and a chance to win their own Wild Hairy Haggis. There will also be face painting and students will perform some highland dancing at the event along with a student art showcase by students from Ballenas Secondary and Pass Woodwinds. Admission for the whole weekend is $4 and a $1 of

that will be donated to one of local community groups listed on the event website. Thrifty Foods will be giving away $50 Smile cards every hour throughout the weekend and there will be door prizes from the vendors given out every hour. The Winterfest & Craft Fair runs Friday, November 22 from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 to 4 p.m. For more information on the event visit the website www.winterfestcraftfair.com.

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Nova Scotia musician Jon Bryant is making one stop on the Island next week, in Parksville. Named as iTunes Singer/Songwriter Album of the Year and snagging iTunes Single of the Week in the past, Bryant’s songs have also had major TV placements. This includes music selected for the T.V. shows Degrassi and Rookie Blue as well as the HBO comedy, Less Than Kind, among others. And he’s been nominated for a host of awards. Bryant’s newest album What Takes You is being described as a folk/bluegrass/Americana collection, including a cover of James Taylor’s Carolina. This is Bryant’s third album, and last year he toured Canada and the United States, as well as some shows in Holland and Germany. Bryant’s show in Parksville is being presented by Arbutus Events and will take place Thursday, November 21 at the Quality Resort Bayside. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Local singer songwriter Emma Plant will open the show. Get tickets at the Quality Resort Bayside, Shades of Green in Parksville, or online at www.arbutusevents.ca. For music samples and more visit Bryant’s website at www.jonbryant.ca. CONTEST: Win two tickets to see Jon Bryant. Email reporter@pqbnews.com with “Send me to Jon Bryant” in the subject line by November 18. Include your name and phone number. The winner will be notified Nov 19.

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Spanish and English, on her ukelele. She has a bachelor of music in jazz studies from Vancouver Island University, and she teaches ukulele and voice in Nanaimo. The show happens at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The first half of the evening is open stage and Lyman will play the second half. Tickets are $10 at the door. —NeWS Staff

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The moment Darrel Hancock touched clay everything changed in his world. "It was a completely magic moment for me and I've been doing it since I got out of school in 1980, and I love it." Hancock is having his first annual Christmas Pottery Sale and Studio Warming November 16 and 17, and November 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at his studio in Whiskey Creek. Hancock was born in Port Alberni and lived in this area for four years before moving to the mainland. While attending Douglas College (now Kwantlen Polytechnic University) with an eye to become a teacher, he noticed the pottery kids hanging out "all happy and friendly together" and thought maybe pottery would be a fun and easy credit. Hancock was always artistically inclined but he hadn't done anything other than drawing at that point. He fell for the art form and went on to graduate from the Vancouver School of Art, majoring in ceramics, and has been making functional pottery ever since. In the early '80s Hancock set up a business called Mainstream Pottery with a friend and ran that for five years on the mainland while also teaching at a number of centres in Surrey, Coquitlam, and Burnaby. Hancock has experimented with ceramic art but likes to stick to useful pieces, used for cooking, serving and enjoying. There is an endless amount of functional bowls to make, Hancock said, and it would take him several lifetimes to exhaust the ideas he has. Commercial dishes have become very generic, he said, but back in the old days there were specific bowls for specific dishes. He’s happy making pieces to suit a variety of occasions and meals, and he does commission work on request. He's even made pottery for people with physical conditions like arthritis, making pieces that are easy to hold. Hancock said everyday he wakes up happy knowing he’s going to be throwing clay, and the act itself is very therapeutic. "If I'm feeling anxious or frustrated or whatever, I just sit down and throw 100 mugs and just that meditative repetitiveness of the action is a calming experience.” Hancock enjoys making whatever suits his fancy, but he also pays close attention to what people respond to and that

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affects what he makes. He hopes people who purchase his pottery get from it what he puts into it. "I speak to a number of people who say they start off their morning with a cup of coffee in one of my mugs and they look forward to that every morning, and I think that's great, that's why I'm doing it,” he said. Hancocks studio is located at 3505 Harris Crescent. Find him on Facebook under Darrel Hancock Pottery or call 250752-4533 for more information.

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Matt Breedlove ✰✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ 250.752.6926 For Every Move C 250.954.9033 sold@mattbreedlove.com You Make www.MattBreedlove.com

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Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned and Operated

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PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION FOR LEASE

QUALICUM COMMERCIAL FOR SALE OR LEASE

• High traffic location • Across from Community Park & beach access • Rental income in place • C-3 Zoning $11.50/ sq. ft.

• Busy Carriage Lane • Laundry room, 3 pce bathroom & staff room • Covered courtyard & Parking • $179,500 or $11.50 / sq. ft.

WATERFRONT CONDO ONLY $129,000

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE $155,000

OCEAN VIEW CONDO ONLY $145,000

• Updated top floor condo • Secured Entry & parking • Extra storage, elevator • Central location

DOWNSIZING? THIS IS A MUST SEE $342,000

• Fully furnished studio • Ocean front complex • Rental pool option

AFFORDABLE RURAL PATIO HOME $217,000

• 1072 sq. ft., low fees and taxes • Quiet location • No age restrictions • Pets allowed

• 6098 sq. ft. level lot • Cul-de-sac location • Chappel Estates • TERMS AVAILABLE

• SELLER MAY CARRY FINANCING • Studio condo on oceanfront • Ideal vacation getaway

SHOREWATER ON THE BEACH $139,000

• Fully furnished studio apartment • Great holiday getaway • Rental pool income in place

AVALON TOWNHOMES $274,000

NEW PRICE

• 1665 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Deluxe finishing, great location • Rentals allowed • No age restrictions

QUIET RURAL LIVING ONLY $324,000

• 1620 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 2 bath rancher • Sunroom, detached workshop • .49 of an acre • Fully fenced

ACREAGE

HOME, GREENHOUSE & HOBBY ROOM $409,000

PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING $369,900

SHOREWATER BEACHFRONT CONDO $249,000

WALK ON WATERFRONT $598,000

345,000

SOLD • Oceanside patio home in Eaglecrest • Bright south facing • 2 bdrms plus den • Low maintenance

5.14 Acres 2 Homes Allowed Building Scheme Access to Ocean Borders Parkland

• 2232 sq. ft 3 bdrm, 2 bath Qualicum rancher • Private, quiet cul-de-sac, great garden • Greenhouse, hobby room • Large garage

• .69 of an acre, private lot • 2030 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Detached shop, garden area • Garden shed

NEW LISTING $319,900

WALK ON WATERFRONT $399,900

CUTE & COZY $214,900

• Great B&B opportunity • 2174 sq. ft., 4 bdrms, 2 baths • Close to marina fabulous island • Ocean & mountain views

OCEAN VIEW $439,900

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Les Pockett

• 1420 sq.ft. /3 bed/2 bathrooms • Double car garage, great location • Newer roof, heat pump, new windows • Stainless steel appliances, new high end washer/dryer

MLS# 365781

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $199,900

PARKSVILLE CONDO $164,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Cell:

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MLS# 354144

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FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $159,900

QUALICUM BAY $19,900

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• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park

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

MLS# 357004

MLS# 353040

• 2480 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 3 bath • Fully fenced 1.5 acres • Heat pump, RV parking • 2 27’ long attached garages

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

1-800-224-5906

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1100 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 1 bath 2 sundecks/ wood burning fireplace No age or rental restrictions Top floor condo with 2 skylites

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5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 361710

MLS# 361647

QUALICUM BAY $85,900

VIEW ROYAL - VICTORIA $623,000

AVORADO RESORT $46,900

BUILDING LOT $69,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

2012

Independently Owned & Operated

• 5 bed / 3 bath, 2667 sq. ft. • 1920’s home extensively renovated in 2004 • Spacious open country kitchen with large pantry Victoria Call Les for Details

MLS# 327363

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• 1315 sq.ft, 2 bed + den/ 2 bath • 55+ very quiet park • 14 X12 wired shed/ very large yard • 2 blocks from ocean/ Qualicum Bay MLS# 359682

• Fully serviced RV lot

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

• Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach MLS# 357014

MLS# 354536

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3940 ISLAND W HWY, QUALICUM BEACH

• .74 ac. property, 3 bd/2 bath light & bright modular home with vaulted ceilings & skylights • Extended & renovated in 2009 with a new roof in 2011 & a new 60 gallon hot water tank • Detached 576 sqft workshop is dry walled, insulated, heated & incl single garage & office area with separate hydro supply. This would make an ideal home based business area. • Large car park, RV area, additional storage sheds and a green house

$265,000

2295 SWAYNE ROAD, ERRINGTON/ COOMBS

• 27.8 acre ALR property with 4 bed/2 bath Country Character Home • Detached double garage & workshop with 220 supply • Charming, immaculate, serene, private woodland setting – trails on property • Located near Coombs & close to all amenities of Parksville & Qualicum Beach

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880 LAKES BLVD, PARKSVILLE

• 1800+ sq.ft. upgraded townhome with skylights, floor to ceiling windows with views of Morningstar’s 12th green & pond • Kitchen with skylight, central eating island, granite countertops, double granite sink, walkin pantry • 2-sided gas fireplace, vaulted living room, dining room, family room with hardwood floors • Bedrooms upgraded with carpeting, upgraded bathrooms with tiled showers & new fixtures

$314,900

856 TERRIEN WAY, PARKSVILLE

• San Pareil 4 bed, 3 bath home with fully finished 1 bedroom in-law suite • Wonderful private almost ½ acre with gardens & mature trees • Recent upgrades include newer roof, siding & deck, heat pump & new window, frames & carpet • 5 minute walk to the Englishman River Estuary, Rathtrevor Park trails & the beach

$668,000

923 GLENHALE CRESCENT, PARKSVILLE

• Oceanfront, steps to beach, 3yr. old 3382 sq.ft. 4 bed/4bath with separate in-law • Master on main, great room, gas fireplace, well-appointed kitchen, separate dining room • .57 acre with steps to beach, multiple patios, decks, pond & fountain, RV parking • Hardwood flooring, granite, stainless steel appliances, heat pump, lovely finishing

$399,900

2415 ARBUTUS CRESCENT, NANOOSE

• Ocean view, private, south facing level entry rancher with lower walk-out level • Main level features, new kitchen, upgraded bathrooms, large living/dining area & large master suite with den • Lower level with guest bedroom, bathroom, rec room with gas fireplace & separate entry • Almost an acre of privacy, sun, ocean & mountain views, yet close to all amenities, golf & marina

$1,398,000

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

$495,000

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ROBBIE BAIRD

Independently Owned & Operated

Anchor Realty

Award-Winning Service since 1981

ROBBIEREALTOR@SHAW.CA

PARKSVILLE RANCHER G

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• 1562 sqft 3 bed/2 bath w/HUGE triple car garage & great RV parking

• Executive class luxury! 1034 sqft 2 bed resort-style condo on beach

• Thermal windows, 8’ ceilings, BI vac, new natural gas hot water tank

• Gorgeous views of Parksville, the Georgia Strait, islands, & mountains

• Insulated 3 car garage – use 1 bay as shop space & still have 2 left

• 9 ft ceilings, state-of-the-art kitchen, gas FP, engineered wood flooring

• .17 acre lot w/ RV sani-dump, landscaping, built-in sprinkler system

• Complex features: fitness center, spa, pool, exercise room, & hot tub

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION $339,900

LUXURIOUS AND AMAZING

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CRAIG BAY LUXURY

THE CORTEZ, one of only two of this model to be built in Craig Bay, one of Vancouver Islands Premier retirement communities. Comfortable formal dining room/living room w/gas fireplace. The cozy family room has a gas fireplace & is open to the large bright kitchen w/maple cabinets & eating nook, all w/maple hardwood floors, overlooking the private deck & the very private back yard that is bordered by evergreen trees. On the main level is a large master bedroom with luxurious ensuite c/w heated floors & large walk-in closet. Off the laundry room c/w laundry sink, is the oversized double garage which also houses the built-in vacuum. The second floor is home to 2 large bedrooms, one with a B.I. computer desk, a full bathroom, & an expansive library area. A tremendous package located in the upscale seaside complex of Craig Bay. An owner has the use of the tremendous clubhouse with fitness centre, the outdoor pool, tennis course, miles of walking trails, & 4 guest cottages. Great price at $449,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.

SPACIOUS CHARTWELL RANCHER

Very spacious Chartwell rancher with basement. 1860 sq.ft., classic floor plan with separate living/dining rooms as well as family room with fireplace off large kitchen. All rooms are super large, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, bright & cheery kitchen with oak cabinets & island. Situated on 0.24 acres south exposed cul de sac lot. Large deck, fully fenced yard with shed, 2 cherry trees & sprinkler system. Excellent RV parking for all your toys/boat etc. Basement has separate stairwell through oversized 24’ X 24’ garage, is not full height yet has windows that open & would be excellent for exercise, sewing, crafts, office plus provides so much storage! Lovingly built by current owner with attention to detail. Close to golf, marina, shopping & churches. Well priced at $399,900. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.

$349,000

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• Amazing updates! Lovingly maintained 1440 sqft 3 bedrm open plan

• Architecturally designed 3124 sqft 3 bed overlooking the 8th green

• Eat-in Kitchen, private Master Suite, Family Room w/FP, large Office

• Views from many rooms, deck and patio, koi pond, lush plantings

• Small pets OK, fenced yard w/shop & garden area, walk to shopping

OPEN HOUSE 3627 ELGINWOOD PLACE, FAIRWINDS SUNDAY NOV. 17, 1:30-3:30pm HOSTED BY GLORIA DAFOE

• New: Low E Argon windows, blinds, ext vinyl siding, floors, and paint

TONS OF UPGRADES

$109,000

$659,000

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Natalie Nobert

Totally Renovated!

250-954-7088 MASTER SALES AWARD

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

Independent living with a little help! Madison Court offers seniors a unique and affordable homemaker program combined with the benefits of an elegant condo lifestyle. Bright and clean one bedroom, one bath home with a splendid little kitchen with French slider, south exposure patio. Meals 5 nights a week are optional. Residents are independent but there’s plenty of company and support if one chooses. There is a dining room, kitchen, fireside lounge, and homemaker suite in the common area. Rentals are ok if you are investing for the future. Pets are okay upon approval. Wheelchair friendly of course and amenities are only a short walk away. Well priced at $139,500. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.

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MADISON COURT

THE BEACH CLUB

SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

TOTALLY RENOVATED! This 1,886 sqft 4 bed 2 bath home has a fully self contained in-law suite, 2 brand new Kitchens w/granite counter tops, SS appliance package, washer/dryer, laminate flooring through out, all electrical and plumbing fixtures, paint, trim, doors, hardware, window coverings, garage door, huge fully fenced back yard, completely landscaped, newer roof and thermal pane windows, tons of parking with private entrance around the back and so much more! This home is the last home on the no through road. Most completely renovated home in it’s price range in all of Parksville, once you see it you will agree!

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1975 Morello Road, Nanoose Bay $629,000

750 Bradbury Avenue, Parksville $309,000

SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE style family home on 4.66 acres. This 3,900 sqft home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a den, family room and lots of space to have all the areas you desire. The unique fireplace is set in a central family room with Cathedral ceilings. This bright, private and spacious home is on the ocean side of Fourneau, it is a very desirable area and these acreages do not come up that often. Abundant garage area for the handyman in the family and for the gardener a wonderful area to make your own. Lots of windows and a peekaboo ocean view. This lovely home is definitely a must see. Call today for details.

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$ Winding paved driveway takes you to this 5 acre completely private acreage with large custom built home. Manicured lawns and gardens surround this beautiful main level entry home with walk-out basement. Offering 3000 square feet of living space along with the flexibility of using the lower level for inlaws or extended family members. RV Parking and space for all your toys with the overheight 33’ x 24’ garage. On this property, there are 2 nature trails, fruit trees, chicken coop and plenty of gardening beds. Only 10 minutes to shopping in Nanaimo or Parksville!

419 - 1600 Stroulger Road, Nanoose Bay $429,000

225 Fourneau Way, Parksville

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Nov. 16 • 1:00-3:00pm Fabulous location close to schools and shopping, this 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher has so much to offer. The formal living room has vaulted cedar ceilings giving you that warmth, with an added feature of the brick surround wood fireplace. The kitchen has a large island and is adjacent to the eating nook and cozy family room with a wood stove for extra heating. The master bedroom is large enough for the grand bedroom suite and has a deluxe ensuite with double sinks, large soaker tub, and heated slate floors. The yard is fully fenced with nice southern exposure.

319 Bernard Avenue, Parksville $249,000

A Must See!

FULLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm,2 bath, 1405 sqft rancher on .19 of an acre! Updates include: granite counter tops,solid Canadian Oak Hardwood floors,brand new SS appliances,new 50 year roof & all baseboard heaters have been replaced by forced air electric heaters.This home boasts a great open concept with vaulted ceilings. TLC was put into every detail including mouldings,elegant light fixtures,a lovely private back deck and so much more. This home is a Must See in a great central location.

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592 Wembley Road

Walk on waterfront! This spectacular waterfront patio home has the most amazing views from almost every room! The heated sunroom offers beautiful views toward the ocean with an abundance of sunshine all day long. The rooms are all very spacious inside and the master bedroom offers a deluxe ensuite bathroom with jetted tub and triple sided mirrors around the double sink area. The second bedroom and bathroom also has a mini kitchen so it can be locked off as a separate suite.

CLINTON

Cute and cozy character home right in the heart of town. This 2 bedroom home has laminate and tile flooring throughout, woodstove in the living room and the patio doors from the eating nook takes you out to a large sundeck. Private fully fenced .23 acre property which is well treed and feels like you are out in the Office: 250-951-3195 country. The detached 432 square foot workshop with woodstove Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838 could also be used as an extra bonus room or possibly for your home-based business. Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to Website: CLINTONMILLER.CA

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educe your carbon footprint with walkability and certified Built Green energy efficient homes. Enjoy the benefits and savings of living downtown in our contemporary award winning design. Find what plan is right for you. Patio Home 1,465 sf, Loft Home 1,435 sf and Town Home 1,835 sf. Priced from $349,000. Strata fees only $119.

Call 228 0512 today or visit our Open House 1 - 4 pm, 220 McVickers Street, Parksville

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

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• Extensive upgrading such as floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinetry and tiling • Nice wrap around deck on 3/4 acre property

$349,000

3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $375,000 • 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

1369 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay $419,000 • Over 2750 square feet • 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Swimming pool & tennis courts • Double car Garage

104-440 Schley Place, Qualicum $199,000 • Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor end unit at Parkwood • No age limit, pet allowed • Well managed and maintained complex

739 Ermineskin Avenue, Parksville $399,000 • 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom 2000 sq.ft. home • Spectacular Mount Arrowsmith views & R.V. parking • Close to schools & workshop in house

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1561 Admiral Tryon Blvd $929,000

#56-1247 Arbutus Road, Parksville $89,900 • Immaculate & totally renovated 2 bedroom double wide • Covered sun patio and extensive landscaping • Private and spacious yard

5250 Gainsberg Road

• 1,120 sq. ft. home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths • 4 yr old home complete with sky-lite & vaulted ceilings • Master has ensuite with walk-in closet

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10-1749 Whibley Road, Coombs $155,000

2066 sq. ft. stand alone Crofton Model Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen and custom built ins Bright and sunny southern exposure Oversized garage

Nicky Westnedge

1406 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay $479,000 • • • •

• Detached 16x20 wired workshop • Approx. 2300 sq. ft. home with 4 large bdrms and 2 bathrooms

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

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Spectacular .47 acre walk on waterfront Over 2400 sq. ft w/4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms Super large oversized attached garage In-ground pool and detached guest house

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Peligren

sales@timpeligren.com 1785 Cameron Crescent $274,900

1647 Abbey Road $347,500 ! CE

395,000

• 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

Direct: 250-228-5558 18 Acre River Front $238,900

• 2 homes allowed • End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Southern exposure

MLS # 342475

1759 Martini $289,000

Westwood Road, Nanaimo $898,000.00

1775 Cameron Crescent $244,900

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

• 6.65 Ac • 4,800 Sq ft log home • Guest cottage

1695 Nahmint Road $468,000

• 2 bedroom, 2 bath home

1680 Peligren Place $298,000

• Riverfront Recreational Properties • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • 0.21 acres to 0.53 acres

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property MLS # 337254

Walk-On Waterfront • 1/2 acre lot with custom built home • 3 bdrm/4 bath & large bonus room • 2328 sq ft finished plus full basement • Large shop and dbl car garage

4801 Blue Heron Drive, Bowser

• Over 2000 sq. ft split level home • Spacious & comfortable with 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Extra large attached double car garage • Lots of upgrades including new windows & siding

5383 Deep Bay Drive, Bowser

I donate a percentage of all my sales towards Grandmothers to Grandmothers. 109,000

125,000

• .27 Acres fenced & landscaped • SHOP 30’X36’ with 2 pc bath

Recreational Lots starting at $45,000

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LITTLE QUALICUM RIVER • 1566 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • .355 acre fenced yard • Gated community

557,000

124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488

River Front Acreage

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

Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com

Great Location • Pastoral .57 acre lot • Cleared and level in a quiet area • Just a few minutes to Qualicum Beach • Partially fenced, with hydro, water & cable to lot line

Natural Beauty • Level, partially treed .61 acre lot • Quiet & private location, in a cul-de-sac • Hydro, water & cable to lot line • Easy access in a well developed area

Arlene Sequoia

Lot 2 Kenmuir Road, Qualicum Bay

Lot 1 Radke Place, Qualicum Bay

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huge windows, stainless steel appliances, bathrooms with heated tile flooring, deep soaker tubs and 5ft separate walk-in showers, engineered hardwood flooring, granite countertops, custom blinds and much more! AMAZING PRICING WITH A GREAT SELECTION OF UNITS REMAINING. The Texada is a proud winner of the 2010 Award of Merit for Multi-Family Condos from VIREB Commercial Division

Contact John Bertoia @ 250-390-0115, go to www.thetexada.com (also see us at) http://www.youtube.com/user/carringtonnanaimo/videos or visit our show suites at *Terms & Conditions: Contact sales agent for full details and any restrictions. Unit #123 - 6310 McRobb Ave, Nanaimo, B.C. Open daily from 11-4, closed Fridays.

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#1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Ph. (250) 752-2466 Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622 nancybolch@shaw.ca 113 W. 2nd Ave *Based on 2011 closed transactions. Source CREA and RE/MAX internal data.

406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$86,000

11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD

$91,500

994 RILEY ROAD

$159,500

1731 MIAMA COURT

$227,900

• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on • Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas • fireplace in main lvg area

• Features a large living rm w/woodstove, bright kitchen, new laminate • Within walking distance to schools, Wembly Mall & Oceanside Place Arena

• Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge

• Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes • Located in a lovely park where you are allowed to have pets & children

• Lovely remodelled 2 bedroom mobile home with addition on its own land

• Why pay rent anymore when you can own your own home & start building equity

• 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

606-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

2285 MORELLO ROAD

170 BAY ROAD

1308 LEEWARD WAY

$259,900

• Own your own condo in this lovely waterfront complex. Full ownership. • Revel in luxury & enjoy resort-style living year round • 9-ft ceilings, wood flooring, s/s appliances, granite counter tops, gas fireplace • Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room & workout gym #5-4320 GARROD ROAD

$369,000

$269,900

$299,900

• 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

• Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake

• Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE

• Immaculate rancher situated within the Eaglecrest Golf Course • Home is light & bright throughout & has a very nice floor plan • Jacuzzi in the master ensuite, patio pre wired for hot tub • Insulated double garage door, easy care landscaping w/ sprinkler system • A short walk to a sandy beach, 5 minute drive to downtown Qualicum

1097 AERY VIEW DRIVE

866 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

1490 SUNRISE DRIVE

$385,000

• 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

$393,000

$487,000

• Well built 3 bedroom home in the waterfront development of “Seascape” • 2700 sqft home offers 2000 sqft of finished space + 700 sqft to finish • Open concept design w/vaulted ceiling, is filled with natural light • Slate floors in bathrm, hardwood & heat pump for efficient heating/cooling • Spacious w/huge 75 inch by 38 inch granite island & large walk in pantry

3029 RAYMUR PLACE

$489,000

• Wow Ocean views! plus NEW 3 bedroom suite, Mortgage helper • Over 3000 sq. ft. 5-6 bedrooms. B+B potential, share w/family or friends • Well built (2002) home on .50 acre landscaped lot • In ground irrigation, lots of RV or boat parking • So much to offer with versatility and value

TI IS

• Executive home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area • 2543 sq. ft. 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & family room • Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances • Open floor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas FP • Walter Allen custom built home

6-4320 GARROD ROAD

$599,000

• OCEAN FRONT AT ITS BEST ! Panoramic ocean view • High quality construction(2006) excellent condition • Clear views over Georgia Strait, Denman and Hornby Islands • Over 2000 sq. ft. of elegance and relaxation • Full furniture package available • Best value in waterfront, period

• 1725 sq. ft rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course • White kitchen w/loads of cabinetry, living rm w/bay window • Family rm w/gas fireplace & brick hearth, eating area, 3 bedrms • Off family room is 21’ x 14’ private, sunny, partially covered patio • Yard is a gardeners dream, fully fenced & artfully landscaped

• Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher • Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc • South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking • There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings • Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage

1387 WARD ROAD

6079 ISLAND HIGHWAY

$619,500

• 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

$699,000

• RARE OPPORTUNITY HERE! UNIQUE PROPERTY! • Over .50 acres of ocean front , commercial zoning • Classic 3 bedroom home with basement in great condition • 1000 sq. ft shop and garage • Live, build a business or just relax and enjoy the spectacular waterfront setting • Many opportunities with this beautiful property w/ fantastic location

View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada

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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433

1-3404 MELROSE ROAD

141 E. JENSEN AVE

• Brand new 924 sq ft modular • New development, others to choose • Low pad fee 295.00 mo.

• Commercial/residential, zoned C3 • Almost 1800 sq. ft. rancher on crawlspace • Great downtown location, lane access, garage • Would make a great professional practice

$99,900

$339,000

Dale Rumming

kevin clayton

488 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE

• New 1606 sq.ft rancher • Gourmet kitchen • Luxurious master ensuite • Quality finishing throughout

$409,900

1940 MORELLO

890 ALLSBROOK ROAD A&B

• Over 3100 sq.ft. 3 bed/3 bath home • 2.47 acres, fenced yard • Updated and freshly painted • Oversize dble garage, detached shop

• • • •

$599,900

$1,980,000

Dale Rumming

2 homes on 20 Acres Zoned MHP Prime Development site Minutes to Parksville

Ian Mackay

John Barnum

• • • •

$749,000

4055 ISLAND HIGHWAY W.

• 1200sf 1 bdrm ADDN’L LIVING ACCOMMODATION • Plus 1100sf W-SHOP - loft & wshrm

$779,000

AR VP

Aaron Nicklen

$1,850 PER MONTH • Beautiful furnished Parksville Beach waterfront location • Bright open floor plan with large deck and beach access • Available until June 2014 Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd. Property Management

• 4.71 OCEANVIEW acres with private high-bank trail access to 130 ‘worth-it’ feet of lovely PRIVATE BEACH

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818 RIVER’S EDGE DRIVE

Private, majestic grounds 5 beds, 3 baths, in-law suite 20 ft. ceilings, wrap around deck Zoned for 2 horses, 2.65 acres

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433 WARDER CRESCENT

1400 sq ft rancher on .56 acre Man cave & detached workshop Fenced private treed,new roof Drive thru lot for TV parking ease

Jill Tuggle $279,900

Dale Rumming

2993 HIGGINSON • 100’ x 210’ walk on waterfront lot • Western exposure, sensational sunsets • Level, cul de sac, a rare find indeed

$625,000

kevin clayton

WAKE UP TO THIS VIEW EVERY MORNING!

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

$136,900

Jill Tuggle

890 ALLSBROOK ROAD • • • •

2 beautiful homes on 5 acres Pool and guest house Large Shop and out buildings Private yet close to town

$998,000

Ian Mackay

• 2002 Park Model in great condition with lots of upgrades. • FABULOUS WATERFRONT SITE with sunset, ocean, mountain, and estuary views to enjoy. • Great sunroom with panoramic view, and lovely patio furniture included. • 2094 expiry on Membership is a bonus for you and your family. • You have to check this one out, it is one of a kind

Now Only $169,000 Tom Dodds

• • • •

742 MILLER ROAD

Private 0.69 of an acre Lots of recent upgrades 3+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Landscaped, quiet location

$369,500

• • • •

Ian Mackay

790 MIDDLEGATE ROAD

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3117 SWEET AVENUE

Level lot, choice location Back lane access for boat or RV Close to school & gym 0.21 of an acre, Port Alberni

$78,000

Louise Roy

$59,900

253 SHORELINE ESTATES

13-1401 PRICE ROAD

• 1371sf 2b/2ba TOTALLY renewed • Open kitchen/granite/new cabs/tile back-splash/ floors • Very sought after ocean side complex is a MUST SEE

$425,000

• 55+ Island Park Estate • Natural gas 3 sided fireplace • Extremely private, with lots of decks • Well run park, low pad fees

$319,000

$94,900

Jill Tuggle

Dale Rumming

E NE

871 MIDDLEGATE ROAD, PARKSVILLE Two homes on 5 acres 2186 sq ft 3 bedroom rancher 1275 sq ft 2 bedroom chalet Great horse property

$614,900

Jim/Margo Hoffman

• • • •

773 EAGLE RIDGE PLACE

Extra large building lot in Qualicum Beach 0.31 acre, 2 km drive to town Underground services to lot line Close to beach, trails & golf

$229,000

Ian Mackay

Dale Rumming

• Sprawling rancher on 2 1/2 private acres • Vaulted ceilings, 4 bed, 2 bath, large family room • Huge deck, a great place to raise the family

kevin clayton

18-1050 BOWLBY

• 2 bed, 1 bath • 1991 modular, separate dining area • Low maintenance yard, extremely well kept, fast possession possible

17-310 PYM ST, PARKSVILLE • Nicely updated Chelsea Court patio home • Immaculately maintained grounds • Central to shopping and all services

$230,000

Gary Neufeld

• • • •

702 BEACH ROAD

Commercial building In the heart of Qualicum Village 6,000 sqft. lot; 1,800 sqft. building 1,000 sqft. front office, 800 sqft. residential

$434,900

Ian Mackay

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• SPACIOUS 1370sf 2bd/2ba PATIO HOME • Central in lovely oceanside complex • Bright end unit, very private, floral infused patio

$269,000

Jill Tuggle

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220 McVickers St., Parksville- Stone’s Throw

from $349,000

Daily

1-4 pm

750 Bradbury Ave., Parksville

$319,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Natalie Nobert, Royal LePage

538 Seaward Way, Qualicum Beach

$300,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Diane Kellas, Re/Max First

826 Mulholland Dr., French Creek

$436,900

Saturday

1-3 pm

Andrew Simons, Royal LePage

400 Rosewood Close, Parksville

$459,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Dan Chase, Kanora Design

584 Sumac Dr., Qualicum Beach

$319,900

Saturday

2-4 pm

Greg Ozeroff, Re/Max First

856 Terrien Way, Parksville

$399,900

Saturday

2-4 pm

John and Teresa Sandiford, Royal LePage

4-225 Higson Cres., Qualicum Beach

$215,000

Sunday

1-3 pm

Diane Kellas, Re/Max First

$146,900

Sunday

1-3 pm

Andrew Simons, Royal LePage

3560 Harris Cr., Whiskey Creek 3627 Elginwood Place, Fairwinds

$659,000

Sunday

1:30-3:30 pm

44-493 Pioneer Cres., Parksville

$234,900

Sunday

2-4 pm

Joanne Ferreiro, Coast

1-484 Mill Rd., Qualicum Beach

$189,900

Sunday

2-4 pm

Greg Ozeroff, Re/Max First

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Living in your dream community is the result of following your heart and a touch of expert advice.

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JOANNE FERREIRO 250.228.4231

314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371

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Office: 250-248-8371

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• 2 Bedroom plus office/den • Fenced back yard • Close to town and beach

Just Reduced! $146,900

319,900

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$169,900

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250-951-4715

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826 Mulholland Drive, French Creek

Sunday, November 17 • 2-4PM END UNIT CONDO

• • • •

• Close to town and recreation • 2 bedroom and 2 bath • Nice investment...55+ and rentable

Saturday, November 16 • 1-3pm

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$449,900

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