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An industry worth as much as $16 million to the regional economy has been hit by an oyster recall. “The CFIA (Canada Food Inspection Agency) has taken the easiest route and blamed the farmers, but our product isn’t the sole cause of this shutdown,” executive director of the B.C. Shellfish Growers’ Association, Roberta Stevenson, told The NEWS. Last week the CFIA issued a recall for oysters harvested in B.C. before Aug. 19 and intended for raw consumption, due to a risk of contamination by vibrio parahaemolyticus, but Stevenson said shellfish farmers don’t deserve all the blame. The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority had issued a public health warning about raw oysters in restaurants the week before. “That’s had a huge impact on us, pretty close to shutting us down,” said Sean Reid, president of the Bowser based Stellar Bay Shellfish. He said about 80 per cent of their product is shipped to the U.S. and the new B.C. testing requirements would delay things about three days, which is too long for fresh seafood. “That’s really cut off our access to the market. These are supposed to be temporary measures, but there is no indication from CFIA what will happen,” he said. He said they are making their case to the agency that it shouldn’t apply to companies like theirs that haven’t had any reports of illness or bad test results. “We’re working with the CFIA to try and ship product to the U.S. to wait there while we wait for the test results.” See MORE THAN 70 PEOPLE, page A6

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to be equal in all places of the RDN,” Lefebvre told staff and board members at the regular Regional District of Nanaimo meeting Tuesday night. See ANIMAL CONTROL, page A6

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Four separate spot fires broke out Tuesday evening at approximately 6 p.m. on the Inland Highway median just north of the Qualicum Beach exit, stalling traffic for hours. “It’s not suspicious,” confirmed Qualicum Beach Fire Department (QBFD) fire chief Darryl Kohse. “We assume it was a mechanical failure on a rig, we found bits of rubber on the shoulder which can heat up and catch fire.” Kohse said nobody was injured in the fires, but B.C. Ambulance, RCMP, Emcon and B.C. Fire Service attended for precautionary measures. “It’s very lucky the fire didn’t jump the highway and catch onto larger timbers on the side of the road,” he said. “We haven’t really experienced anything of this nature, it’s kind of unique but it does happen.” He said 30 firefighters attended the scene from the QBFD, Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department and Coombs-Hilliers Fire Department. “It took us about two hours to put out,” said Kohse. “There were several fires so we had to jump around.”

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Parksville veterinarian Dr. Alicia Ashley clarified an article about rabies (The NEWS, Aug. 25) pointing out that bats are the only mammal reservoir for rabies in B.C. It is, however, also carried by skunks, foxes and raccoons in the rest of the country.

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or changes. “Council had invited union president Blaine and negotiator Casey to meet and it was quite positive, lasting about two hours,” said town chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland. “They shared information with us, which was good and we’re going back to the bargaining table,” he said, adding he believed the last formal negotiations were on July 27. “I tend to not like negotiating in the media, it just ramps peoples emotions up,” Gurrie said, adding he’s trying to keep things positive. “CUPE members will be out on picket lines as per usual, and we thank our community for the continued support that we have received,” said a union news release. Watch www.PQBNews.com for the latest developments.

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Are you a poet and you know it? Third annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest is open until Sept. 13 CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

Do you have a way with words? The third annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest is now accepting submissions — and writers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to enter. The contest is part of Farmers Appreciation Week held Sept. 12 to Where Food Comes From 19 by the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM). Food does not come from “Whether it be a haiku, sonnet, a fridge or limerick, we are looking for peoOr a store. ple to use their creativity through It is not magically words to show their appreciation wrapped in cellophane of local farmers who contribute served on stryrofoam greatly to our communities, health or plastic Placed into your cart with and well being,” said Georgia Stanley, BCAFM’s communications a bar code for easy tracking manager. No Stanley told The NEWS FamFood comes from the dirt ers Appreciation Week started six the blood. years ago to recognize “the contriFrom bawling cattle butions farmers make to our comclucking chickens munities, environment and food garden plots. system.” It comes through dirt And the idea to host a poetry through death and blood contest came through the annual through hard work appreciation week. And it comes through love. “We wanted to come up with A love for the connection an initiative that would encourage between Earth and people to think about the value of Human farmers and really make that conA love of labour which nection between farmers providproduces something ing us with healthy foods and beof substance. ing stewards of that land,” Stanley Something hard-won explained. Well-earned Last year, they received 72 enSomething to feed the body tries from all over British Columbia and the soul and Stanley said the poems were Together. “incredibly inspiring to read.” by ruth llyod (2014 winner) From illustrious poems written by children to pieces written by published professionals, Stanley said the contest receives an array of written talent each year. The grand prizewinner will receive a $150 gift certificate to spend at the B.C. farmers’ market of their choice and regional winners from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver, Coast and Mountains and Vancouver Island will also be chosen and awarded $50 gift certificates. This year’s panel of judges includes three accomplished B.C. writers: Tamara Leigh is a freelance agriculture journalist, president of the B.C.

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Farm Writers Association and FarmHugger blogger based in the Cowichan Valley; Renée Sarojini Saklikar is author of the thecanadaproject. Her work appears in various literary journals, newspapers and anthologies, including Geist and Contemporary Verse 2: The Canadian Journal of Poetry and Critical Writing (CV2); and Ronda Payne is an accomplished agricultural writer and reporter. She is a regular contributor to Country Life in B.C. and various other publications. “There is a great tradition of writers finding inspiration from the land that is continued through the Ode To A Farmer Contest,” said Leigh, one of the judges. “I look forward to seeing how people connect creatively with food and farming, and bring it to life in their poems.” According to contest details, the contest criteria will be judged based on: relevance to theme

(25 per cent), judge’s impression (25 per cent), poetic structure (20 per cent), spelling and grammar (15 per cent) and originality (15 per cent). The BCAFM is a not-for-profit association that represents 125 farmers’ markets across the province and works to support, develop and promote farmers’ markets in all regions of BC. For more information on the BCAFM or to find a farmers’ market near you, visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org. To enter the Ode To A Farmer Contest you must be a British Columbian resident, your entry must be 500 words or less and your submission must be unpublished. For more information or to enter visit www.fluidsurveys.com/s/fawpoetry. To mail in a submission, send entries to attn: Poetry Contest; B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets; 203–2642 Main St. Vancouver, B.C.; V5T 3E6. Submissions will be accepted until midnight on Sept. 13 and winners will be announced by Sept. 19.

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“Our product is tested first at the farm level then at the plant level,” she said, and they are increasing from one to five tests at the plant level. “That’s a lot of expense for the farmer to bare.” Stevenson said they are calling on the CFIA to “step up and do more testing. We’d like to see audits of restaurants and retail outlets. We’re not on a witch hunt, we just don’t want to take all the blame.” “We want tighter controls on truck-

ing, restaurants and retail and we want more public education. Anything eaten raw has to be kept at the proper temperature.” She suggested there is a safety gap between the processing plant and consumption. Vibrio is a naturally occurring bacteria in warmer water that the filter feeding oysters easily pick up. When eaten raw it can cause gastrointestinal infection but cooking eliminates that risk. The main symptom is diarrhea with abdominal cramps that usually clear up in four to 96 hours. One person has been hospitalized, but the health agency said the overall risk is low and can be avoided by cooking. A representative of Mac’s Oysters in Union Bay said they are not directly impacted since they mostly sell internationally. Fanny Bay Oysters could not be reached for comment. The recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

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“A level four where I am might mean a level three somewhere else… Can we have staff standardize the levels of water restrictions within the RDN?” RDN general manager of recreation and parks services Tom Osborne explained each water service provider has different capacity and demand levels. “They are independent, they reside with individual water services,” he said at the meeting. The water restriction levels enacted upon by each throughout the year is done as they manage their water sources.” Osborne said each provider uses similar standards, level one to four, for water restrictions. While he said the RDN likely wouldn’t be able to standardize all water restrictions within the regional district, Osborne said staff will improve

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Schools will start one hour later than usual in the morning and dismiss one hour earlier than usual in the afternoon. Please contact individual school(s) for detailed operating hours. • Elementary - all grades in attendance (Grades 1 - 7) • Secondary - grades 8 in attendance only. Grades 9-12 by appointment via the Counselling Department. All grades in attendance on Wednesday, September 9. KINDERGARTEN START-UP: Parents should be in communication with their child’s school regarding specific days and times for kindergarten start up. BUS SCHEDULE: The bus schedule for the 2015-2016 school year will be posted on the School District website. FRENCH IMMERSION: In School District #69, French Immersion is offered at: Oceanside Elementary School (K-7); Ballenas Secondary School (Gr. 8-12) SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Students who are new to the Qualicum School District must register in person at their neighbourhood school and produce the required documentation as noted in the Checklist/Information for Student Registration pamphlet found on the district website (Student Registration Homepage) - www.sd69.bc.ca NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: • Elementary: September 1-4 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon A number of elementary schools in the district implement a “Reconnecting Start” for students during the first week of school. “Reconnecting Start” allows children to connect to their school through a variety of learning activities. Activities may include: academic and social community building activities, school expectations (Code of Conduct) and common language used by staff and students which help reinforce a positive school community. This time also allows schools to welcome new families and confirm registrations. Please see your school’s website for further information. • Secondary: August 31 – September 4 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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The Ocean Idlers fifth annual Cops For Cancer Show ‘n Shine will be held at the Qualicum Beach Golf Club this Saturday. “The parking lot is pretty well plugged with 75 cars,” said club treasurer Fred Imire of the natural limit they have found in recent years. He said like previous years they expect a good mix of cars from 1928 right up to more modern times, with the bulk from the 1940s to ‘60s including “A cross section of stock cars, classics and all kinds.” It is an Open Class event with a show-car entry fee of $15. There is no pre-registration, anyone interested is invited to bring their show-worthy vehicle to the golf course at 8 a.m., Aug. 29 for a full day of fun in the sun.

Public entry is by donation with all proceeds going to the Cops For Cancer, Tour De Rock as it always has over the event’s five year history. The event has raised $8,000 for the good cause over the years, said Idlers secretary Jack Biickert. Breakfast and lunch are conveniently available at the Thalassa Restaurant on site, and their proceeds will also be donated to Cops For Cancer. There will be a 50/50 draw and other fun with the car owners, both local and coming from further afield. Award presentations will start to wrap things up, starting around 2 p.m. For more information e-mail Clay Thompson at lorryclay@shaw.ca or call 250-752-9615.

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Black Press C O M M U N I T Y

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THE NEWS is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press Ltd. #4 - 154 Middleton Ave. Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 250-248-4341

Ignored again

ere are a couple of interesting news items from supposed senior governments that flashed across our mid-summer desk: • Island Health says following a comprehensive request for proposals aimed at improving wait times for surgery and colonoscopies, it has identified a preferred service provider to deliver publicly-funded day surgery on a contract basis for Island Health. The health authority says contract negotiations with Surgical Centres Inc. will begin in the coming weeks with the aim to have a contract in place in the fall and a new facility open in Greater Victoria by mid-2016 or earlier if possible. Island Health is saying the surgical facility will function as an extension of operating rooms of Island hospitals, using the health authority’s wait lists and physicians. The request for proposals called for the performance of 3,000-4,000 day surgeries a year for five years, in addition to thousands of colonoscopies. Do you view this as welcome relief for an over-burdened system, or the first step in the slippery slope to more privatized health care? We see the former. Yes, there is a bigger picture, but if you are waiting for surgery for many months, do you really care? • Parksville Qualicum Beach has once again been ignored by the provincial government when it comes to its Resort Municipality Initiative. The government announced this week it is handing out $10.5 million to 14 B.C. resort communities for tourism infrastructure and amenities. Places like Fernie, Golden, Revelstoke and Osoyoos are eligible. Parksville Qualicum Beach is not. More than $98 million has been doled out to communities since the program started in 2006. Revelstoke, for example, is getting about $600,000 this year for museum upgrades and public art projects. Time and time again we have asked Premier Christy Clark and MLA Michelle Stilwell why Parksville Qualicum Beach is not part of this program. The premier even agreed this area is a resort area as much as any other in the province or the world. Still, no love from the government for this area from this program. With cash-strapped municipalities here, inclusion in the Resort Municipality Initiative would be both welcome and logical. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters

QuotaBle:

“We’re not on a witch hunt, we just don’t want to take all the blame” RobeRta StevenSon, see story page a1

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almanac Local Government Contacts provincial:

Freedom oF expression It’s unfortunate that you printed Mary Whiteman’s recent letter to the editor. However much I respect her faith, propounding it in the newspaper is inappropriate. It is a subject that should be confined to the Pastor’s Corner. Her exposition of the Atonement Doctrine, apparently a central belief of the Christian faith, leaves you open to demands from other religions for equal time. So, as a devout heathen, let me be the first to demand my five inches to accuse this God person/entity of being a really bad dad, because he apparently premeditated sending his boy to known torturers and killers and ignored his son’s heartfelt plea to be rescued. Furthermore, I believe that my sins, and there are many of them, are my business and nobody has any right to atone for them some 2,000 years before I commit them. Now it’s the turn of all those Rabbis, Imams and miscellaneous priests of whatever, who are forming a nice orderly line behind me, to claim their own space in The NEWS. Michael Scott French Creek

BiBlical details Full oF contradictions

I often check the sister papers to my local Black Press community one. I particularly enjoy that The NEWS has religious people writing in and wish my local paper allowed such freedom of expression. But I’m very sure those individuals would not appreciate the reasons I do as I seldom find anyone professing to know their own bible, actually understand its all too human origins, contradictions, plagiarisms and pagan elements going back to the ancient writings of the Sumerians. Taken as a book of literature it is an interesting albeit often horrifying read. If read as proof of the supernatural then I have no time for delusional circular thinking: the Bible is true because the Bible says it is/the Bible says it is true therefore the Bible must be true. This brings me to the recent letter to the editor in your paper penned by Mary

Whiteman, secure in her Bible knowledge that Isaiah foretold the coming of Jesus and his sufferings. Isaiah, in the original Hebrew language, never said that Jesus was going to be born of a virgin. It was later Christian writers who subsisted virgin for the original word almah which meant only a young woman. In reference to Whiteman’s feel-good claims that Jesus died for our sins, let me put it as clearly as I can. The historical Jesus was simply a flesh and blood man of the Jewish faith who wrongly believed that the apocalypse was going to happen in his lifetime. When that didn’t happen later, followers who never knew the man just heaped it on to try and smooth over how their now reinvented messiah could have died as a mere human on the cross. The universe owes none of us reassurance or comfort. The historical Jesus couldn’t have died for our sins as there was no original sin as the two separate creation myths in Genesis are just that, myths. RobeRt t. Rock Mission City

QB traFFic saFety Since the question of roundabouts and their use came in the Aug. 25 edition of The NEWS, it might also be a good idea to remind people about proper etiquette or the rules in regards to the stop light at the corner of Memorial and Fern. When someone is stopped at a green light trying to make a left turn, it does not mean that a person coming up behind that car can pass that car on the right hand side. What if another person is trying to turn left from the oncoming traffic? What if the person who is waiting to turn left is waiting for a pedestrian to cross? Be patient. It surprises me that there has not been a serious accident at this corner yet. Slow down people and wait a minute. No one needs to get by someone that badly. Debbie Pahl Qualicum Beach

Why i have douBts aBout the union

I agree with Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbrook’s remarks regarding

union representatives when he said: “If I was a union employee, I would have serious doubts...”. My own doubts are four-fold: • I believe the union leader is new to this area. • Such a huge dispute hasn’t happened in our township for many years, if ever. • The garbage truck video episode. • The reasons, attempts and efforts by our council to resolve this dispute is commendable. Read Town Tidings, a paid advertisement from the town, on Page A12 of the Aug. 20 edition of The NEWS. Sylvia hofStetteR Qualicum Beach

Great to see the rodeo return

My wife and I were happy to attend the Coombs Rodeo last Saturday after it had been closed for five years (not six as the rodeo announcer mentioned). I believe the closure happened because the organizing association turned it into a professional event which cost too much money and they could not sustain it. We always went to every rodeo and sometimes there were two in a summer — one was a rodeo and the other a ‘Bull-a-rama’ — since we moved here in 2003. Fun, lots going on, and you comfortably sit in the shade in the covered grandstand. While we didn’t see the usual spectator turnout this time, we’re sure this was due to a lack of advertising. The community association needs to spend some money and put the rodeo in the newspaper for at least three weeks prior to the date. People will come — they did before. I also think that The NEWS should provide more coverage, rather than just a couple of pictures, because this is a non-profit community association event operated by enthusiastic and friendly volunteers. Sneaky Pete the clown is hilarious with all his gimmicks and jokes and deserves an interview for interest. The rodeo announcer also adds some levity with Sneaky and is very good at his job. Well done, Coombs Hilliers Recreation and Community Organization. Rob WilliaMS Parksville

1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott.fraser.mla@ leg.bc.ca

250-248-2625 e-mail michelle. stilwell.mla@ leg.bc.ca

Federal:

Qualicum:

JaMeS lunney, MP,

teuniS WeStbRoek Mayor,

nanaimo-alberni

town of Qualicum beach

1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca

250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

parKsville: rdn:

MaRc lefebvRe, Mayor,

Joe StanhoPe chairman,

city of Parksville

Regional District of nanaimo

250-954-4661 e-mail: mayor@ parksville.ca

250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by all letteRS to the eDitoR must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime contact phone number. those without these requirements will not be published. letters must be 300 words or less and are subject to editing for length, legal issues and taste. The News retains the right not to publish any submission.

We asked:

(see front page story)

alberni-Pacific Rim

Michelle StilWell, Mla, Parksville Qualicum

See more LETTERS, pages A14 & A15

vieWs in the News Do you enjoy eating raw oysters?

Scott fRaSeR, Mla,

We’ve never eaten oysters and they’re making people ill. Vern Hupp French Creek

I never touch them. emIl mortensen Parksville

I’ve had raw before but I haven’t had any for a while, especially not recently. GeorGe mItcHell Parksville

I haven’t had any for awhile. I did enjoy them. I wasn’t aware of the recall. paul penner Saskatchewan

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

THU. AUG 27

DEEP BAY MARINE FIELD STATION

SMOKE ’N WATER PAUL LANE & LANCE LAPOINTE

YOGA ON THE BEACH By donation. LAST weekextended to Sept 4. Tues/ Thur - Grass beside Visitor Ctre. on Qualicum Beach. Wed/Fri - Parksville Community Beach Park. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca or 250.951.2538

RAPTOR PRESENTATIONS

1:30-2:30pm, LAST ONE, NIWRA Ctre. 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. Wed/Thurs/ Fri. Shelley Williamson, 250248-8534, www.niwra.org

BEAR AWARENESS

1pm, LAST ONE, NIWRA, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. Onsite at Magical Field of Stones. Thurs/Fri. Shelley, 250-248-8534, www.niwra.org

FRI. AUG 28

HOOP HAPPY

DON ALDER AT THE MAC

7:30pm - 9ish, Parksville beach front gazebo. Workshop, stretch focusing on grounding & breath. hoops provided. $10, $5/ kids. Cora, 250-752-9505, cinnamongypsea@shaw.ca

FRI. AUG 28 HENRY MORGAN PARKS FAMILY PICNIC

5-8-pm, Henry Morgan Park. FREE. Kids bring your adults & your dinner. Activities provided by RDN Rec & Parks or bring your fav game. Propane BBQ’s welcome. recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250248-3252, 250-757-8118.

Deluxe DINNER CRUISE D inner CSeptember ruise Sunday, 6, 2015 Sunday, September 6, 2015

5:30pm departure from QB Civic Centre, to Alberni Quay 6:30pm 3 hour cruise includes dinner, music, dancing and door prizes 9:30pm return coach to Qualicum Beach

Info: Pat Weber 250-951-1159 Fred Luchts 250-752-9921• Scott Rodway 250-752-9526 Tickets available at Mulberry Bush Bookstore, QB and Courtyard Patio Cafe, QB Tickets $125 Tickets: $125.00. NET PROCEEDS TO KIWANIS PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM BEACH PROJECTS. 5:30 pm Depart Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

Relaxed, air-conditioned Coach to Alberni Quay

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9:30 pm

Three hour cruise on the MV Frances Barkley Fabulous Dinner Music and Dancing Door Prizes

Return coach to Qualicum Beach

Net proceeds to Kiwanis Parksville, Qualicum Beach Projects

Info: Pat Weber 250-951-1159 • Fred Luchts 250-752-9921 • Scott Rodway 250-752-9526 Tickets available at Mulberry Bush Book Store, QB • Courtyard Patio Cafe, QB

6:30/doors, 7pm/performance. 133 McMillan St, Parksville.World-class fingerstyle guitarist with a “wow factor” a rich voice that will be sure to captivate. 15 & $12/OCAC members. Pre-sale at the MAC. Info: 250-248-8185

PV MUSEUM FARMERS MARKET

5-8-pm, to Oct 9th. 1245 E. Is Hwy. Fresh, Locally grown/ made foods. FREE museum evening. Nikki Gervais, 250-248-6966, Manager@ parksvillemuseum.ca, http:// www.parksvillemuseum.ca/ Markets/

SAT. AUG 29

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SAT. AUG 29 OS ARTISTS GALLERY

12-4pm, 1080 Resort Drive, PV. Artist demo each week to raise funds for their causes.

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way/Memorial. Fresh, local produce & crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, qbsspublicity@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

QBEACH SUNSHINE MADNESS SALE

11am-3pm. Savings, live music, & fun filled events in stores around downtown. Scavenger hunt & prizes! http://www.qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html

LIVE MUSIC

GRANDMOTHERS’ BOTTLE DRIVE!

8:30am-4pm, Parksville Bottle & Recycling Depot, 611 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign. lornareid@shaw.ca, http:// oceansideg2g.org

PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Aug. 29 & 30, hosting B.C. Cash Bowls Tournament. 9 & 11am, 1 & 3pm both days. 149 E. Stanford Ave. Lawn bowling at its best!

7:30-10:30pm, Oceanside Place. By donation. Suzanne Brendeland, 250-937-8508, info@oceansidegenerals. com, http://www. oceansidegenerals.com/

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ARROWSMITH FCA FALL JURIED ART SHOW SEPT 1-26

7pm. Dance at the Oceanside Amphitheatre, 1600 Stroulger Rd., Nanoose Bay. BBQ Pork, Burgers, & Pizza, Wine & Beer Garden. Bring chair & blanket. $12/Advance, $15/ Door, $5 6-12yrs. 250-4687192, info@smokenwater. com, smokenwater.com/ summer-concert-series/

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THU. AUG 27 11am, 370 Crome Pt Rd, Deep Bay. FINAL DAY. Tour $10, Lunch $15. Megan Edgar, 250-740-6611, stephanie.richards@viu. ca, http://viudeepbay. com/2015/06/04/drop-intour-every-thursday-at-thestation-june-18-august-27/

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. FOUR ON THE FLOOR! Rock/Classic Rock! 250-752-9111.

GOLFERS WANTED

12:30pm shotgun start, Eaglecrest Golf Club, Qbeach. Shoppers Drug Mart Fundraiser. 18 holes, cart, prizes, burger buffet for $85. Register: Lori White 250-248-3521.

SAT. AUG 29 ORANGE BRIDGE PUBLIC MARKET

10am-2pm, LAST ONE. 716 E Is. Hwy. New Vendors welcome. $10/table. Call Donna, 250-586-3800, Maura, 250-937-7225.

194 First Ave. W., Qualicum Beach Call 250-667-7393

BOWSER MARKET

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

SUN. AUG 30

4-6:30pm, to Sept 26. Veterans Way & Memorial. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

PARKSVILLE MUSEUM ART MARKET

1pm-5pm, 1245 E. Is. Hwy. Local artists & crafts. Megan, 250-937-0999, olsen_megan@yahoo.ca, http:// parksvillemuseummarkets. ca/2015-parksville-museumart-market/

PV & DISTRICT ROCK & GEM CLUB

7-9pm, meeting at Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. All welcome. 248-6177.

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

1 hr workout on a local tours. $30 (cost includes bike rental). 744A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. www. pedegoqb.ca, 250-738-9333.

THU. SEPT 3 7pm monthly meeting, Parksville Community Ctre, 132 Jensen St. Guest Speaker will be Parksville’s Mayor Marc Lefebvre. www/parksvillenewcomers.net

AUG. 29th & 30th 8am-3pm

HIKING INFO SESSION

TUE. SEPT 1

PEDEGO WELLNESS WED/FITNESS FRIDAY

GARAGE SALE

MON. AUG 31

LIVE MUSIC

5:30-8pm, 6996 Is Hwy. to Aug 26. Fresh produce, artisanal breads, native crafts/ jewellery. Live music. 250-937-1879, sarahmhutchis@gmail.com

THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB

WED SEPT 2

Tools, riding lawn mower & much more ‘Guy’ stuff! at Forest Bus Tours 860 Fairdowne Rd, Parksville

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QBEACH HISTORICAL & MUSEUM SOCIETY

6-9pm, to Sept. 1, Parksville, 140+ artisans, entertainment, food trucks. 250-248-3613, www.parksvillechamber.com/ special-events/summer-bythe-sea-street-market

10am-1pm, Errington Comm. Park. Music: Mohn Masala. 250-586-0099, www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

8:30-11:30am 180 Veterans Way. ADULTS $6 ; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE. 7-11pm, JAZZALELE. Smoke ’N Water Restaurant, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

WED SEPT 2

SUMMER BY THE SEA MARKET/CRAIG ST.

ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET

A local alpine guide shares tips & resources for family/ hiking adventures. 6:308:30pm, Oceanside Place Arena, $8.75. Mandatory for all new participants in RDN Alpine Hikes: Mount Cokely & Mount Moriarty. Pre-register RDN, Rec & Parks 250-248-3252. Online www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation, recparks@rdn.bc.ca

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/ QUALICUM BEACH LEGION

TUE. SEPT 1 7-7:45pm, Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre, 747 Jones St. Guest speaker Dr. Pamela Shaw. Open to the public & membership alike. Sugg. donation $5. 250-752-5533.

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Qualicum BEach town offEr to union morE than fair Re: Aug. 20 edition of The NEWS and ads placed by both the union (A17) and the town (A12). Both items made for interesting and informative reading, and having read them confirms in our minds just why we keep re-electing Mayor Teunis Westbroek and why we elected new council members. They are attempting to do whatever it takes to maintain fiscal responsibility and avoid imposing more taxes on its citizens. We thank them for this and also for the excellent job the non-union staff are doing to keep our town clean and safe while this settlement is being negotiated. As for the CUPE workers, it looks to me like you have already been treated very fairly since 2010. If you check out the Government of Canada website on average expected wages for municipal workers/labourers by region, you will see that the Lower Mainland area gets around $15/hour on the low end, to $29/hour on the high end. I find it hard to believe that collecting garbage or maintaining the flower beds in Qualicum Beach comes anywhere near to what’s called for working in a place like Surrey or Vancouver. Yes, you do a fine job. We often comment to spouse and friends how beautifully things are kept in our town. The flowerbeds are spectacular, the public washrooms spotless, etc. It is apparent that you are very conscientious in the work that you do. However, it is still only manual labour, not rocket science.

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wE should BE voting stratEgically hErE, in this ElEction I do wish the green, red and orange candidates in this riding would have a public drawing of straws. Whomsoever drew the longest straw would be the candidate who would run against the blue candidate. The others could then dedicate their time and resources to supporting candidates of their choice in other ridings. It is worth remembering that the blues have won this riding for over a decade now and the majorities have been overwhelming. Splitting the non-blue votes among three candidates is a sure fire way to lose this election. BoB PeLLoW Parksville

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The Qualicum Bay Lions Club decided at a recent meeting to give an extra donation this year to the Food bank after reading in the The NEWS that the food stock was getting dangerously low. A cheque was delivered to Ken Bauermain of Qualicum Foods, who contacted the Salvation Army Food Bank’s Lisa Clason to find out what they needed. Earlier this month, a delivery was made. Normally the Qualicum Bay Lions would make a large donation of food in October with the help of the good people at Qualicum Foods, but this needed to be an extra donation because of the dire situation that the Salvation Army Food Bank found themselves in. The Qualicum Bay Lions Club donates to numerous causes in the region, including Bowser Elementary School’s hot lunch program, paying for kids to go to camp

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least buy some cool clothes. As we got in the car I said, “Mom, I want Beatle boots and bell-bottom trousers!” That was a stupid thing to say when dad was within earshot. Because if there was anything my dad detested it was the Beatles. He immediately vetoed the boots and bell-bottoms. I tried to discuss the matter with him, but dad invoked closure. Not since the great pipeline debate had democracy been so grievously offended. When we got home, I had two new pairs of pants with cuffs so tight they literally left rings around my ankles. Although I wanted a tie-dye shirt, mom bought me a dorky short-sleeve dress shirt (on sale, naturally) instead. To finish the look, she got me some size nine brown loafers (“You’ll grow in to them.”). Mom insisted I show everyone my back-to-school ensemble. Both she and dad seemed delighted. My brother laughed. I’m not surprised. You couldn’t have found a bigger nerd than me if you called Central Casting. The next day we went shopping for school supplies. At least I’d get one thing I wanted this year: a brand new Oxford math set. “Didn’t I get you a math set last year?” mom asked. “Why do you need a new one?” “Uh, because we’re taking ‘new’ math, this year,” I replied hopefully. “Your old math set will do just fine.” If backto-school shopping was a chess game, I’d been thoroughly checkmated again! And on the first day of school I was nattily attired in a starched dress shirt, pocket protector, unfashionable narrow trousers and enormous brown leather loafers. As I walked into the classroom full of high-fashion Beatle imitators, I knew I’d lost the battle of August. Game, set and math. — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca available at Amazon.com. His columns appear here monthly. You can contact him at Raymonsmit@shaw.ca

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Village Clothing is pleased to support the Qualicum Beach School of Dance.* Bring in a gently used piece of clothing and receive AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF our already discounted Summer Wear. OR 20% OFF NEW ARRIVALS. *Items donated will be sold at Qualicum Beach School of Dance’s Garage Sale on September 26, as a fundraiser for a new dance floor and costumes.

120 West Second Ave. Qualicum Beach

250-752-0436

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50% OFF Sidewalk Sale Fashion, Jewelry, Giftware & Toiletries!

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720 MEMORIAL AVE., QUALICUM BEACH • 250-752-3011

28 35

Fern Rd

Our QBDBA Shops

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1. We have hidden five 8-inch Golden letters Q B D B A in the participating businesses shown on the enclosed map. Each participating merchant will have a poster showing “QBDBA” and “Golden Scavenger Hunt ” displayed on the door or window.

2. To complete a qualified entry, all you have to do is find 4 of the five letters. No Purchase Required.

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3. It’s so simple, enjoy a fun tour of our merchants and find the Golden Letters. Write down where you found them on your entry form. When you are finished, drop the clearly completed, easy to read Entry Form at any participating Merchant by 5:00 August 29th.

Choose a sunshine smiley face for a hidden discount up to 50% off your purchase!

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QUALICUM BEACH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE MADNESS ENTRY FORM

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Name __________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________

30. REVIVED VINTAGE 31. MAGNUM OPUS ANTIQUES 32. MEMORIAL COMPOUNDING CENTRE 33. BARGAIN BAZAAR 34. QUALICUM SOUND CENTRE 35. QUALICUM FOODS 36. LEFTY’S FRESH FOOD

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and Wiinn! W in W

SALE ON USED BIKES

GOLDEN LETTER LOCATIONS:

PHARMASAVE THREADS & TREASURE PEDEGO BIKES IMPULSE APPAREL THE SHOE INN COURTYARD CAFÉ VILLAGE GARAGE MELODY’S GIFTS

742 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-594-4424

1. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________

Winners names will be drawn Monday, August 31st.

OFF

SUMMER FOOTWEAR! End of Season Clearance on now!

Rieker, Remonte, Naot, Taos, Clarks, Keen, Ecco, Bernie Mev, Blondo and more! * Excludes Handbags, Blundstones, Darn Tough and Bogs Flip Flops

678B Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach 250-752-4177

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Interior Design ◆ Home Decor Furniture ◆ Giftware

2. ________________________________

20% OFF

744A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach • 250-738-9333

ON SELECTED ITEMS

WALDEN FARMS • Sugar Free • Diabetic Friendly PRODUCTS

ELECTRIC BIKES SALES - RENTALS - TOURS

P E D E G O Q B. C A

Province ___________

SHARE OF PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL HAVEN HOUSE

ThreadsAndTreasuresEmporium.com

4. DON’T TELL ANYONE WHERE YOU FOUND THE LETTERS. You did the work; if you share the information your chances of winning are reduced.

City_______________________________

In stock items only. All sales final.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Locally owned for over 30 years. Proudly Canadian!! WE DELIVER. Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 10-5

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SPIN THE WHEEL at PEDEGO

SAVE an additional

August 24-31 only

and Win!

West 2nd Ave

LIVE MUSIC

50% OFF

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UP TO

Find The Golden Letters

Memorial Ave

(Saturday, Aug. 29 only)

Primrose St

EVERYTHING!

Free popcorn. Estimate the Number in the Jar Contest.

West 1st Ave

Beach Rd

OFF

QUALICUM TOY SHOP LET’S KNIT THE FRUGAL PARISIAN REBEKAH ANNE DESIGNS BOREALIS HAIR NAIL & BODY FRESH N FABULOUS FLOWERS MOD APPAREL WHAT’S COOKING SWEET DREAMS BED & BATH CAFÉ BRIE SILVERWOOD DOLLY’S HOME HARDWARE ROUND THE WORLD IMPORTS GIOVANNI’S SEABREEZE GIFTS OCEANSIDE ART GALLERY CROSS & MACDOUGALL JEWELLERS SMITHFORDS HEAVEN ON EARTH BAILEY’S ARBUTUS FASHION CAPTIVATING DETAILS DIVA VINTAGE KANDY & KAKES PRANCING PONY GIFTS GARY’S BISTRO 2ND AVENUE CLEARANCE CHOCOLATES PLUS MULBERRY BUSH BOOKSTORE VILLAGE CLOTHING Jones St

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Dolly’s Home Hardware

AT THE CIBC PLAZAViAND DOLLY’S llage Way HOME HARDWARE 11AM-3PM Ra il

MULBERRY BUSH BOOKSTORES

FRESHN FABULOUS

Bring in a gently used clothing item for donation and receive an extra discount.

THREADS & TREASURES

Proud To Support Community Events

BUY 1 CAN GET ... $10 OFF 2ND CAN

250-594-9499

691A Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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What’s Cooking

COME IN AND CHECK OUT OUR HUGE SELECTION OF

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SALE BOOKS!

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Sunningdale Rd

Be in our store for a chance to win with our HOURLY BOOK GIVEAWAY from 11am-3pm!

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Village Men’s Wear

LIVE MUSIC

Thrifty Foods Centre, Parksville • 250-248-1193 W. 2nd Ave., Heard Centre, Qualicum Beach • 250-752-9722

rle

www.bookmanager.ca/mulberrybush l mulberry@shawbiz.ca

Flowers and Gifts

www.freshnfabulousflowers.ca

250-752-8856 3-210 Second Ave. W Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

SUMMER MADNESS

SALE

120 West Second Ave. Qualicum Beach

250-752-0436

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13 14 15 16 17

50% OFF Sidewalk Sale Fashion, Jewelry, Giftware & Toiletries!

26 27 44

720 MEMORIAL AVE., QUALICUM BEACH • 250-752-3011

28 35

Fern Rd

Our QBDBA Shops

31 32 33 34

2. To complete a qualified entry, all you have to do is find 4 of the five letters. No Purchase Required.

LIVE MUSIC

Choose a sunshine smiley face for a hidden discount up to 50% off your purchase!

36 37

QUALICUM BEACH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE MADNESS ENTRY FORM

38 39

Name __________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________

30. REVIVED VINTAGE 31. MAGNUM OPUS ANTIQUES 32. MEMORIAL COMPOUNDING CENTRE 33. BARGAIN BAZAAR 34. QUALICUM SOUND CENTRE 35. QUALICUM FOODS 36. LEFTY’S FRESH FOOD

37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44.

and Wiinn! W in W

SALE ON USED BIKES

GOLDEN LETTER LOCATIONS:

PHARMASAVE THREADS & TREASURE PEDEGO BIKES IMPULSE APPAREL THE SHOE INN COURTYARD CAFÉ VILLAGE GARAGE MELODY’S GIFTS

742 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-594-4424

1. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________

Winners names will be drawn Monday, August 31st.

OFF

SUMMER FOOTWEAR! End of Season Clearance on now!

Rieker, Remonte, Naot, Taos, Clarks, Keen, Ecco, Bernie Mev, Blondo and more! * Excludes Handbags, Blundstones, Darn Tough and Bogs Flip Flops

678B Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach 250-752-4177

#3 - 133 Second Ave. W. Qualicum Beach 250-594-9099 captivatingdetails.com

ORGANIC GREEN MATCHA TEA

• Medically Developed & Approved BR • Measurable Results 50 OFF

702B Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach

SALE

IN • One-on-One Personal Coaching in This Ad G For

Call Kristin to arrange a no-obligation, free, individual consultation: 250-334-7008

Captivating Details Ltd.

PREMIUM LOOSE LEAF TEA

The Starter Package

One Day Only!

MAGNUM OPUS

DROP THE SUGAR, DROP THE FAT! A Weight Loss Program That Just Makes Sense!

Music from 1-3pm

Interior Design ◆ Home Decor Furniture ◆ Giftware

2. ________________________________

20% OFF

744A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach • 250-738-9333

ON SELECTED ITEMS

WALDEN FARMS • Sugar Free • Diabetic Friendly PRODUCTS

ELECTRIC BIKES SALES - RENTALS - TOURS

P E D E G O Q B. C A

Province ___________

SHARE OF PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL HAVEN HOUSE

ThreadsAndTreasuresEmporium.com

4. DON’T TELL ANYONE WHERE YOU FOUND THE LETTERS. You did the work; if you share the information your chances of winning are reduced.

City_______________________________

In stock items only. All sales final.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Locally owned for over 30 years. Proudly Canadian!! WE DELIVER. Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 10-5

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SPIN THE WHEEL at PEDEGO

SAVE an additional

August 24-31 only

and Win!

West 2nd Ave

LIVE MUSIC

50% OFF

QBDBA 43

8 9 11

UP TO

Find The Golden Letters

Memorial Ave

(Saturday, Aug. 29 only)

Primrose St

EVERYTHING!

Free popcorn. Estimate the Number in the Jar Contest.

West 1st Ave

Beach Rd

OFF

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Dolly’s Home Hardware

AT THE CIBC PLAZAViAND DOLLY’S llage Way HOME HARDWARE 11AM-3PM Ra il

MULBERRY BUSH BOOKSTORES

FRESHN FABULOUS

Bring in a gently used clothing item for donation and receive an extra discount.

THREADS & TREASURES

Proud To Support Community Events

BUY 1 CAN GET ... $10 OFF 2ND CAN

250-594-9499

691A Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach

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The pond has the potential of educating hundreds of children about the necessity of having a healthy environment and how water must be balanced for its inhabitants to survive and reproduce. A special wire has been erected to keep out any invasive species such as the North American Bullfrog. We are excited to offer one more educational program to our resident schools. This is going to be exciting. NIWRA’s newly developed “Wildlife Garden” in Errington will be presented to the public for the first time on Friday, August 28. You are invited to wander through this beautiful garden anytime throughout the day or join an informative guided tour provided by NIWRA volunteer and garden designer Lynne Brookes

at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Immediately after the raptor presentation in the “Magical Field of Stones” (approx. 2:15 p.m.) there will be a special presentation on the development of the wildlife garden and plans for upcoming educational programs followed by a guided tour. Try to come early to find a parking spot. Right at 1 p.m., there will also be a “Bear Aware” presentation and exactly at 1:30 p.m. you will be treated to see a glove trained owl or falcon. — Wild ‘n Free is written by Sylvia Campbell, co-founder of NIWRA. Please visit NIWRA’s website at www.niwra.org or call 250-248-8534 for more information. You can e-mail Campbell at sylrob2@telus.net.

Forest fires a priority for municipalities As mayors and councillors from across the province prepare to gather in Vancouver for their annual September convention and meetings with the B.C. cabinet, the state of B.C. forests and the threat of fires is top of mind. A resolution up for debate from Premier Christy Clark’s constituency of West Kelowna calls on the province to take the lead on forest fuel management, directly funding and managing it for private as well as public land. It notes

that despite high costs and widespread damage from the 2014 forest fire season, the province’s Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative excluded operational activities and was restricted to financing community protection plans. The program spent $62 million between 2004 and 2014 to assist local governments to reduce interface fire risk. Applications for fuel projects were halted last year when the budget was spent. — Black Press

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OCEANSIDE HOSPICE SOCIETY RECOGNIZES A MANAGEMENT TRANSITION IN 2015! This year, Ian Mackay, Board Chairman and the Board of Directors of Oceanside Hospice Society celebrate the contribution of retiring Executive Director Lynn Wood to the success of the community hospice society. “Lynn has provided strong organizational leadership at OHS for the past five years. She has ensured that the small not for profit charitable society is financially sound and has a known and strong profile in the community. Through Lynn’s commitment to service the Oceanside Hospice Society has a voice at the planning tables with Island Health and its community partners, delivering end of life care and bereavement supports. She has set the ground work for hospice staff and volunteers to contribute to the success of the new Trillium Lodge hospice beds, alongside clinicians and the Doctors of the divisions of Family Practice. We are grateful to Lynn and wish her much happiness in the years ahead.”

This fall, the OHS team welcomes Andy Telfer, as the incoming Executive Director at OHS. Andy comes to Hospice from the Society of Organized Services in Parksville. He has extensive experience working with charities, including in four previous Executive Director positions with Vancouver Island based non-profit organizations. He is a Vice President of Volunteer BC, and has served on several Boards including as a Director of the Recycling Council of BC and as Chairperson of the Advisory Committee to Encorp Pacific. Andy and his family live in Qualicum Beach.

Contact Oceanside Hospice Society at 250-752-6227 or info@oceansidehospice.com and visit us on our website at www.oceansidehospice.com or via Facebook

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ARTS &LIFE

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September 9 IN pArKSVILLe

Art rockers playing songs from new album The band has an unconventional style of music CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

The struggle between darkness and light is a huge part of Nanaimo art rock band Gold and Shadow. They’ll be playing songs from their debut album, Torch, on Sept. 9 at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. The band has spent two years working on the album, lead vocalist Dane Letourneau said. “We’ve been so lost in the details, we’re ready to share (the album).” He said the band describes itself as part of the “art rock” genre because they aren’t classic rock and roll. They perform with “rock” instruments, but the band’s style of music is unconventional. They perform longer songs and focus on creating beautiful tunes, he said. Torch is being released independently by the band and Letourneau said this method is a positive way for newer bands to release music that might otherwise be overlooked, or not fit into the mandate of a record label. “You have the power to contact people and arrange it in ways that make sense to you,” he said. “The weird music has a voice.” He used Reddit and subreddits as examples which provide a niche market for artists and listeners and said the Internet has allowed artists to expand their music. “There’s an incredible variety of music out there,” he said. The conflicting themes of light and darkness are prominent in Torch, and Letourneau said the music video for the album’s hit, Half Moon, is about a young girl who must confront her fears in an eerie space.

photo SubmItted by dANIeLLe SweeNey

Members of Gold and Shadow will be performing in Parksville at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church on Sept. 9. From left to right, drummer Wes Holmes, bassist Jesse Janzen, singer Dane Letourneau and guitarist Jordan Lineker. Their debut album Torch is set for release on Sept. 4.

The point, he said, is that there is room for hope, freedom and redemption past the difficult trials one must face in life. Torch features 10 songs with Half Moon being the latest single. The band members are influenced by religion, as they are known Christians. Their beliefs carry over into the music, but they aren’t a Christian rock band, Letourneau said. “(We) don’t want to be in that box.” He said he feels that there is “no room for growth and creativity” in the standard

Christian music that caters specifically to the religion. The focus of the band, he said, is more influenced by the Island and the outdoors. “The West Coast has this incredible, visual landscape… I want to make music (that reflects) the landscape.” Even the name Gold and Shadow contains a Vancouver Island reference. “The name is directly connected to the landscape of the Island… the arbutus tree has that really incredible flaming, gold bark.” Letourneau said.

The band also enjoys playing in an open space. One of Letourneau’s favourite places to play was in the Buzz Coffee House in Nanaimo because the interior is wooden, the windows are large and the light is bright, opposed to a dark bar. The band consists of Dane Letourneau on vocals/guitar, Jesse Janzen on bass, Wes Holmes on drums and Jordan Lineker on guitar. To find out more about Gold and Shadow’s tour dates visit their website at goldandshadow.com

At the QuALIcum beAch Art SuppLy

Old school artist shows a taste of her experiences Her paintings are of reflections CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

Marguerite Stevens is a one-of-a-kind artist in Qualicum Beach. She’s a realistic painter and she’s fascinated with reflections. “While I was at university in Calgary… the downtown (had) all these high-rise buildings and they’re all outside windows, and they reflect each other . . . I used to go downtown and sketch them

and take photographs… and then I did watercolour paintings of them,” she said. “I just like to look at whatever.” Her reflection paintings are being showcased at the Qualicum Beach Art Supply Gallery until late September. Her art shows reflections of boats, the beach and docks painted in oil. She said she likes to paint in watercolour, but it’s easier and cheaper to paint in oil. “Watercolour is much more difficult,” she said, “it’s easier to make a mistake.” At The Old School House she attended water colour painting classes after she

moved to Qualicum Beach in 1987 before she began to teach classes herself. She was an artist at The Old School House for 14 years and was involved in all types of art events like the Grand Prix of Art, the Garden Party Auctions and the Art in Action. She has been painting for 80-someodd years, she said, but didn’t attend university until she was 50. I wasn’t a painter, I was a drawer,” Stevens said. “I always had a pencil in my hand.” A resident of Qualicum Beach for 27 years, she taught water colour classes at

TOSH and drew realistic portraits of students. “I like kids and I can really draw,” she said. “I would draw pencil portraits of the little kids for $2 each.” One day she drew 30 portraits, but said it didn’t take her long to draw, about six minutes each per child. Each of her paintings at the Art Supply took between four to 10 hours to complete. She said she enjoys the Renaissance period of art and looks to the old artwork as inspiration. She said her paintings are realistic because she knows how to draw. See artiSt, page A27

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DALE RONALD MOORE Born January 7, 1940, in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, to Bessie May Moore (nĂŠe Hoople) and John Albert Moore, Dale joined them and his brother Ken (all predeceased) on August 8, 2015. He died peacefully in the care of staff at the Palliative Care Unit, Nanaimo in the presence of his wife, Kathleen Murphy and her daughter, Kara Naish. He is survived by his four children, Paege, Jill, Peter and Michael, from his first marriage to Beverley, his stepchildren, Kara and Derek, and 11 grandchildren. Dale was a soldier, engineer, salesman, sailor, carpenter, and sportsman who enjoyed life. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force on the Arctic Distant Early Warning line. He graduated in engineering from the University of Alberta and worked in Edmonton and Calgary, completing his career as a vice-president and director at Spartan Controls. As one of his co-workers said, â€œDale was hard on equipment and soft on people.â€? Dale and Kathleen bought a sailboat, moved to British Columbia, cruised the Pacific coastline and explored the Caribbean. Upon their return to Vancouver Island, they kept sailing, rebuilt houses, gardened and settled in Qualicum Beach. There he took up carpentry, including the construction of two cedar strip kayaks. Dale was always on the move, whether hiking, biking, sailing, golfing, or skiing. His motto was â€œLife is Terrificâ€?. Family and friends will celebrate his life at home in Qualicum Beach on September 12 at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Daleâ€™s memory to the Palliative Care Unit www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

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WALDUCK, MURIEL Muriel Walduck passed away on August 17, 2015 at home. She is survived by husband Ken, daughter Anne Thompson, grandchildren Rachel & Bradley, Mozell and Kendra Walduck; siblings Edna Gosselin, Kathleen Engdahl, Barbara Harston, Bruce Flatt & step-brother Richard Flatt. She is pre-deceased by her parents Edwin & Rachael Flatt and son Ross; siblings Patricia Murray, Alan Flatt & Donald Flatt.

Muriel will be greatly missed and always remembered. The family would like to thank Dr. McClure and the Parksville Home Support team as well as the Red Cross. A private service has already taken place with family and close friends.

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Art exhibit on the move For the Month of September, “Prairie Whispers... depicting the quiet beauty of the prairies” will be on display at Island Exposures, #5-183 West Island Hwy, Parksville. Prairie Whispers is on the move again. During May and June, the traveling show was exhibited at the Signal Hills Arts Centre in Weyburn Sask. The show was an overwhelming success with the City of Weyburn purchasing one of the originals for their ‘permanent collection’. The show consists of acrylic paintings, including sway-back barns, chuck wagons, the iconic elevators and much more. Born and raised in the prairies, Susan Schaefer holds the prairie landscapes close to her heart. Her brother and father still farm the family homestead, now more than 100 years old. “The idea of doing a series of prairie paintings came about while visiting my parents in Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan. Their neighbour dropped by and asked if I could do a painting of an elevator from the town where his wife grew up. Shortly after that another lady asked me to paint an elevator from her hometown. I have since done numerous commissions, many of them elevators, including the popular ‘Dog River’ from the TV show Corner Gas,” said Shaefer through a news release. “I love painting prairie scenes as I am able to preserve a small bit of history on the canvas, while capturing the quiet beauty of the prairies.” Now residing in Qualicum Beach, Schaefer continues to grow as an artist by participating and organizing workshops by professional artists that she admires. She is also the publisher of the Island Arts Magazine. From the Prairies... to the West Coast... and Beyond! If you would like more information please email Schaefer at susan@youngatart.ca —Submitted by Young At Arts Studio

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In a tournament that saw them lose their first game and have to win to have a chance at a gold medal, the Quality Foods Parksville Royals went on a run straight to first place at the Western Canadian Championships in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Coming up big in the bottom of the 11th inning, Adam McKillican drove in Nanoose Bay’s Josh Anderson for the game winner, sending the Royals to a gold medal on a walk-off victory. The NEWS caught up with the team waiting at the Saskatoon airport for reaction from the local players. “What an exhilarating feeling,” said Errington’s Liam Ballance. “Being in a win or go home situation after losing that first one, it was unreal. We were able to come together, we kept our heads in it and played every game like it was our last.” Anderson, who was the winning run for the Royals, echoed the sentiments of his teammate as they were awaiting their flight home after having to spend an extra day in Yorkton thanks a rain out in the tournament. “It was crazy,” Anderson said of the victory. “Losing that first

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Nanoose Bay’s Josh Anderson and the Quality Foods Parksville Royals have wrapped up their season with an extra innings win at the Western Canadian Midget Baseball Championships, capturing a gold medal.

game and then coming all the way back to win the next five games, with the gold medal in the end, it was something that we knew was going to be tough but we were able to make it happen.”

It was a big shift in mentality as the Royals went from the bottom of the B.C. Premier Baseball League to winning the gold medal at the Western Canadian Midget Baseball Championships.

“It was interesting to see the change in attitude,” Anderson said. “For almost no reason at all, we came in extremely confident in ourselves and knew we were going to place well here in Yorkton.”

“To turn around coming in last in the Premier League this year showed a lot of character in this team and I’m proud of the way everyone played and represented our team and province at this tournament,” he said. For some members of the Royals, it’s the end of the line for them in the Royals pinstripes. Ballance is one of those players who is on his way out but is very happy to go out with a win in his career as a Royal. “It’s a little upsetting,” Ballance said. “All the friendships over the years and given that most of the guys on this team are from different areas, we’re all going to be moving on and I’ll probably not see some of these guys again, so it’s surreal.” “But the great thing about it is that we just left it all out there on the field,” Ballance said. “That last game was a nail biter all the way through and to win it with a walk-off win, it’s just an awesome feeling.” The Royals will now head into the fall league, where they’ll welcome in the next crop of players coming up through their system, along with the returning players from this season’s gold medal winning team.

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July 19, 1933 – June 23, 2015

Passed away July 6, 2015

A celebration of life will be held for Helen along with her husband Bill at Yates Funeral Service in Parksville, BC on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11am.

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Affectionately known as CC October 12, 1953 - July 4, 2015

Sadly missed by his wife Trish, his children, Kyle (Cheryl), Graham (Kelsey), and Jenna, as well as his sister, Margaret (Steve) and brother, Chris (Deb), sister-in-law, Sandra, his many nieces, nephews, cousins and his Uncle Bert (Doreen), as well as his large extended family. Colin was predeceased by his brother, Eric (Deb), and his parents, Tom and Harriet. A memorial service will be held for family and friends on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 3:00PM at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church in Parksville. There will also be a Community Concert and Celebration of Life for Colin in Victoria on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 1:30-3:30PM at the grounds in front of the BC Legislature Building, followed by a parade to the James Bay Athletic Centre.

August 3, 1934 – August 3, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don from an aggressive form of cancer. Don will be missed forever by his wife Norma; sons Paul (Diane), Merlin (Tomomi); daughter Michelle (Shawn); grandchildren Shannon, Keith, Stephanie, Ayase, Rimika, James, Justin, Jordan, Brandon and Tyson. A Celebration of Life will be held at Branch 49 Legion Parksville on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local Hospice Society or Branch 149 Parksville Legion in Don’s memory.

June 1, 1944 – July 29, 2015

The family wish to announce the death of Leslie Wrightson on July 29, 2015. She faced her three and a half year struggle with cancer pragmatically, and always with a smile. A Time of Remembrance and Celebration of her Life will be held at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Road Parksville BC on Saturday August 22, 2015 at 2:00PM The family, in lieu of flowers, requests donations be made to the Charity of your choice. 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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Bill passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital due to an aggressive cancer. Predeceased by his loving wife Helen of 56 years on June 23, 2015, his parents John & Katherine Kreacul, sister Sophie & brother George. He is survived by sisters in-law Kay Moscrip and Joyce Zapisocki, brothers in-law Andrew (Irene) Zapisocki, Eugene (Grace) Zapisocki, Walter (Ollie) Zapisocki and 19 nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Drumheller, Alberta. During his young adult life, he worked in many vocations, which included farming, CN Rail and Canada Safeway. Finally he saw the “light” and trained to be an electrician. On June 6, 1959 he married Helen Zapisocki and resided in Edmonton. Bill and Helen moved to Parksville, BC in 1969 where he was self employed for many years as an electrical contractor. Bill also worked as a guard at the RCMP Detachment for 20 years. In retirement, Bill and Helen spent winters in Yuma, Arizona where Bill took up wood carving. He took great pride in his diamond willow walking sticks and won many 1st place ribbons in competitions. They sold their home in Parksville and lived full time in their new 5th wheel for several years making their summer residence in an RV park near Cassidy. In 2005 they returned to Parksville and settled into a new home. Bill was an avid gardener and generously shared the produce with friends and neighbours. Bill enjoyed happy hours with friends and relatives and often entertained us with his stories and jokes. A celebration of life will be held at Yates Funeral Home in Parksville on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

August 22, 1928 – August 1, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Violet Rozek. Helen was predeceased by her parents Harry & Mary, her brothers Joe, Mike, Henry & Gordon and her sister Trudy. She is survived by Paul, her loving husband of 65 years; her daughters Cheryl (Gordon) of Fernie, BC and Beverly (Carl) of Port Alberni BC; her grandchildren, Karla (Ian) of Fort St. John BC, Andrew (Helen) of Port Alberni BC, Blake of Fernie BC, Treena of Calgary AB and Paula of Moose Jaw SK; her sister-in-law Anita of Calgary AB; her brotherin-law Raymond of Killarny MB; and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was first and foremost a wife and mother. She loved to garden, play bingo, curl, and bowl. She was a member of the Legion for 31 years and a lifetime member of the Elks. She will be missed by all who knew her. No service by request. Donations in Helen’s name may be made to a charity of your choice. 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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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sharon . She passed in the comfort of her home and with the love of her family around her. She leaves behind her spouse Rick, daughters Lindsey (Sean), Brittany (Tom), grandchildren Hannah, Grace, Jase, Mason and Cali. Her sister Debbie (Roland), brother Mark, and mom Robina, as well as many family and friends. Her strength, dignity, sense of humour and loving heart kept her and those around her strong. She was a courageous and determined woman who stayed true to her character. Heartfelt thanks to all those who stood by her side and help make her wish to stay home possible. Our gratitude goes out to Dr. Hugh Fletcher for your extra support and compassionate care. Celebration of Life will be held at Lighthouse Community Hall, Sunday August 16th at 3:00pm

JAMES (JIM) DUNSMORE

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that consideration be given to a contribution for a “Colin Campbell Memorial Award.” Information can be obtained by emailing tigwired@hotmail.com, indicating CC in the subject line. This Award will be given to highly motivated and inspired music students graduating from each of the three high schools where Colin taught. Colin will always be remembered by those who knew him for his love of music and his extraordinary life.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Robert “Bob” Gordon Marrington. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years, Lorraine, and his daughter Kelly. He is survived and dearly missed by his daughter Kristene, sonsin-law Fred (Kristene) and Ray (Kelly), grandsons Sean and Scott, great-granddaughter Avaline, brothers John and Raymond, and sisters Joan and Lorraine. Bob was a steelworker for almost 35 years, loved to travel, fish, and “putter in the garden” but his greatest joy was his family. A memorial will be held at Ocean View Memorial Park in September, date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation will be gratefully accepted: donate. bccancerfoundation.com (Bob Marrington).

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FRENCH CREEK ELEGANCE

$589,000

Quality-built 1405 sqft 3 bed w/fine finishing throughout on .17 acre Open plan Great Room w/wood floors, linear FP, high vaulted ceiling Island Kitchen w/stainless appls, granite Cts, WI pantry, Dining Area 2 patios, spacious fully-fenced yard, oversized & gated RV/Boat prkg

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Professionally renovated 2168 sqft 4 bed w/stunning ocean views Bright open plan, Island Kitchen w/stainless appls, Family Room Lrg oceanview upper deck, WO lower level, RV prkg, dbl garage Fenced yard w/covered patio, lrg deck w/gazebo, firepit, .58 acre

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$498,900

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$598,000

Charming 2320 sqft 3 bed/3 bath walk-on waterfront on .44 acre Spectacular views of Nuttal Bay, Dorcas Pt, ocean, islands, mtns Brick courtyard w/gardens, SW exposure, huge oceanview deck Good-sized rooms, gas FP, full WO lower level, walk onto beach

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• Ocean-view front deck & private southfacing patio • Rentals allowed, no age restrictions • 1056 sqft, 2 bed/1 bath condo • Beautifully renovated with high-end finishes MLS# 395675

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BUILDER OR INVESTOR

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$74,900

• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village

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• 7 new 5+ acre oceanview lots • Zoning permits 2 dwellings • Further Subdivision permitted on select lots • Each lot has it’s own well • Each lot has septic approval • Driveway culverts in place with some driveways roughed-in

MLS# 393912

READY TO BUILD

2014

$54,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

NORTH QUALICUM D

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$248,000

• 1714 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath • .28 acre, sunny south facing covered porch • Expansive 12x40 family room upstairs • Attached single car garage MLS# 388527

CUTE AS A BUTTON

SOLD BY LES

• .21 acre cleared building lot • Sweeping mountain views • Minutes to Little Qualicum Falls • Located in Little Qualicum River Village MLS# 386824

(250) 927-7653

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

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$525,000

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1 $187,900

• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher

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3142 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

3425 BLUEBACK DRIVE

NICKLEN ROY MACKAY

The 3,023 sqft. home, primarily on a single level, offers 3 beds & 2 baths & an open kitchen/great room & dining area over-looking the Georgia Strait. An impressive 800 sqft. deck overlooks the private beach & protected cove below.

Unique in design & flawlessly executed, this 12 yr. old ocean view beach house is breathtaking. The rich blend of warm materials, a comfortable floor plan & numerous enticing entertaining venues make this the quintessential vacation home. Potential for a carriage suite.

$998,000

Aaron Nicklen*

$698,000

Louise Roy*

3008 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

3260 HUNTINGTON PLACE

Enjoy blazing sunsets and romantic walks on the beach from this spectacularly finished home located directly opposite the sandy world class Qualicum beach! Luxury finishings complete this 2 bed, 2 bath home with an Energuide rating of 85.

This 3,000 sqft. rancher with a walk-out basement, ready for an in-law suite, is situated on 0.43 of an acre on a quiet cul-de-sac. Light & bright, with several patio doors to the back deck, oak floors & cabinets, pride of ownership is evident.

$575,000

Louise Roy*

$459,000

Aaron Nicklen*

This character home offers beachside lifestyle & close proximity to downtown amenities. Lovingly upgraded with hardwood floors, lighting, roof, eaves, windows & appliances. Featuring cove ceilings, new gas fireplace, garage & studio in back.

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Ocean view building lot in upscale Schooner Ridge in Fairwinds, 0.38 of an acre. Southern exposure, on high rock elevation, stunning views of Winchelsea Islands & Salish Sea on one side, golf course views on the other. Underground wiring & heated roads.

$433,000

Aaron Nicklen*

Ian Mackay

Aaron Nicklen*

SLT 52 SIMMONS PLACE

3180 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

Louise Roy*

279,900

Qualicum Beach

250.752.3375

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This brand new 2053sqft open concept home is built with quality & attention to detail. Aside from the spacious 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths with heated floors, you will enjoy features such as: built in vacuum, engineered hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, pot lights, granite counter tops, custom alder shaker style cabinets & soft close drawers, stamped concrete patios & the list goes on! The master bedroom features large his and hers walk in closets, a door to the back patio & a large 5 piece ensuite. On 3.20 park like acres there is privacy & space for horses or your dream shop.

3733 Melrose Rd., QB

$549,000

.59 of an acre in Qualicum! This 2 bed plus large den/family room, 2 bath rancher has an open plan with a spacious and bright kitchen. Although there is some updating and repairs to be done, this home has had the more expensive items: windows and roof, already done! Excellent opportunity to invest in some sweat equity as a first home or to hold as a rental investment. Great location for a home based business.

618 Village Way, QB

$249,900

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Aug 29, 1-3pm Don’t let this one get away! On its own .27 acre property, this 2 bed plus den/third bedroom modular home is only 9 years old. The modern design features vaulted ceilings in the spacious living and dining rooms, laminate flooring, large windows, sky light, and a kitchen with tons of counter and storage space! The extra large bathroom features a shower and for the bath lover, a luxurious soaker tub! Relax on the 12x24 back deck and enjoy the garden space and fruit trees! Walk literally 2 minutes to all amenities of the Red Gap centre....Quality Foods, bank, restaurant, pharmacy needs and more! Come see this great home today, it won’t last long!

2424 White Ave, Nanoose Bay

$245,000

Gardeners delight! This 3 bed, 2 ½ bath, 1870 sqft rancher has been lovingly maintained and landscaped to be a gardeners dream. Features include a large open kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room, walk in closets in all bedrooms, and many new windows. On a quiet no thru road just minutes from downtown Qualicum Beach, this 3 acre property offers a private patio area with fish pond, an x- large fenced garden area, greenhouse and wired 20X12 detached workshop. A must see for sure!

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$479,000

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Age-Friendly Buildings are Changing the Way People Enjoy Their Golden Years McMillan Villas in Parksville at the Forefront of the Movement Being forced to move from one’s home due to accidents, illness or disabilities can be extremely stressful and disorientating. No longer is the neighborhood familiar and there is the loss of contact with neighbors. You might have to relocate from the home you’ve had for many years because of your inability to negotiate stairs. Or maybe you need additional room to navigate a wheelchair or a walker through the garage, doorways, hallways or bathrooms. “If a person has been in their home for many years, change is difficult — it’s dramatic,” says Jim Hilsenteger, President of the company building McMillan Villas. “Most people as they get older usually wait too long to move, they wait until there’s a problem, usually a medical problem.” It can be very expensive to renovate an older residence to reduce these barriers to movement and, in some cases, it is not possible to make the needed changes. It has become obvious, as boomers age, that there is a real need for Age Friendly buildings. “We have thought about this in the design of the Villas,” says Hilsenteger. So just what is an Age Friendly building? An Age Friendly building is designed with as many features as possible to extend the time a person can live in their home before they need to move due to more urgent care needs. In addition, it makes sense to plan one’s move to an Age Friendly building well in advance of a person experiencing problems that reduce mobility. McMillan Villas has incorporated a number of design features that are intended to allow a person to stay longer in their homes in the case of accidents, illness or disabilities. for example:

EASE OF ENTRY • The garages are 14 feet in width, which provides lots of space to move in and out of the vehicle. • There are no stairs required to move from the garage to the Villa. An elevator provides the necessary access to their unit. • An owner accesses the elevator, through an enclosed hallway, leading from the garage to the elevator. This secure entrance reduces the chance of slipping on ice or wet surfaces. • The entrance door to the Villa and all passage doors are three feet wide, allowing ease of access for wheelchairs. The Villa is on one level and has no stairs

CONVENIENT KITCHEN DESIGN The kitchens are also designed for ease of movement: • Majority of cabinets are full extension drawers with soft touch closing. • A wall oven for easy access • A stove top with front controls. • Lever faucets. • Task lighting built above counters

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“Not having to say ‘We need to move’ is very supportive to the aging in place concept,” says Hilsenteger. “Creating and sustaining the fabric of established communities creates strong social connectedness.”

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, ≥, ◆, §, ≈ The Trade In Trade Up Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after July 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing for up to 36 months available on select new 2015 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD with a Purchase Price of $24,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $240 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $24,998. ◆2.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2015 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD with a Purchase Price of $24,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 2.99% for 96 months equals 416 weekly payments of $68 with a cost of borrowing of $3,116 and a total obligation of $28,114. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Purchase Price of $40,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $113 with a cost of borrowing of $6,003 and a total obligation of $47,001. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Financing example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $109 for a total obligation of $28,257. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. √Based on 2014 Ward’s Small Sport Utility segmentation. »Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by Chrysler Canada Inc.

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SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT

40,998

NO CHARGE 3.OL V6 $4,995 VALUE

FINANCE FOR

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.

STEP UP TO THE GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND AND GET A

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

113 3.49 @

FINANCING

GET UP TO

2,500

†

NOW AVAILABLE ON THE ENTIRE 2015 LEGENDARY JEEP LINEUP

LEGENDARY JEEP CAPABILITY

2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT FWD

24,998 FINANCE FOR

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT. FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

DON’T PAY EXCESSIVE RATES. GET GREAT RATES AS LOW AS 4.99% OAC

≈

68 2.99 $

WEEKLY◆

Starting from price for 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $32,490.§

CANADA’S MOST AWARDED SUV EVER»

2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

WEEKLY≥

Starting from price for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland shown: $62,840.§

THE MOST CAPABLE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS √

2015 JEEP WRANGLER

IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS*

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