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A scathing report released by the province’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Thursday illustrates “a government and premier that puts themselves above the law and any sense of accountability,” said Scott Fraser, Alberni Pacific Rim MLA. According to commissioner Elizabeth Denham’s report, Access Denied, three investigations show records were intentionally destroyed to avoid public release. One of those requests was for records related to public hearings on the risks of travelling along the ‘Highway of Tears’, a notorious stretch of highway in Northern B.C. where a number of women have gone missing or been murdered. Fraser, NDP spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, called the findings “shocking.” The report suggests the government hindered access to information requests by using tactics such as “triple deleting” e-mails to wipe them from the record and other contraventions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Triple deleting is when a person moves an e-mail from his or her inbox to a deleted items folder, then empties that folder (double deleting) moving the e-mails to a Recover Deleted Items folder and finally deletes items from the recovery. The report said triple deleting e-mails “completely expunges (them) from the government system.” “I am deeply disappointed by the practices our investigation uncovered,” Denham wrote in the report. See STILWELL SAYS, page A5

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PARKSVILLE HOUSE WAS SUBJECT OF UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY COMPLAINTS

Fire spurs wider debate in city JOHN HARDING

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There were no injuries when a house fire lit the night in a Parksville neighbourhood last week. Firefighters were called to the scene at Pym and Soriel at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday. One person was at home during the fire, called in the emergency and got out safely, said Parksville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Banks. The chief said the fire is still under investigation but seemed to have started in the garage before

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involving an RV on the property and the front porch. The house has been the subject of complaints from neighbours in the past. “I tried to declare the place a fire hazard because of all the junk,” said neighbour Al Bryans. “It was just one hell of a mess but we couldn’t get anything done.” Mayor Marc Lefebvre confirmed the city had received complaints about the residence. “Yes, I was certainly aware of this,”

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A local man in his late 30s was cold but able to walk out of the forrest in Coombs the morning of Oct. 21 after 18 hours. “We were called out at two this morning to look for a mushroom picker that had gotten lost,” said Arrowsmith Search and Rescue volunteer Barry Blair. Close to 20 members were called out to the wilderness area at the end of Station Road to help the man who’d gone out alone around noon the previous day. “He did quite a few things right,” Blair said. “He had a cell phone with him, he was able to contact the RCMP, or maybe his family who contacted the RCMP. We were in voice contact with him for the duration of the search. He also had a flashlight which really helped us find him and he stayed basically in the same place, he did most things right.” Blair said he didn’t know what had gone wrong, guessing he may have gotten turned around. He believed the man was from the area, having walked in. He was located within a couple hours “mildly hypothermic,” but able to walk much of the way out with ASR members, riding on a quad for some of it. The man was examined by a knowledgeable ASR member and an ambulance crew back at the road but not taken to hospital. “He was very gracious and appreciative of our services and that doesn’t always happen,” he said.

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Everything is skewed in high school. While the NDP’s Gord Johns claimed the Courtenay-Alberni riding Monday night, high school students in Parksville Qualicum Beach elected a different MP — theoretically, of course. In the Courtenay-Alberni riding, the participating schools including Kwalikum and Ballenas Secondary schools, elected Liberal candidate and former two-term Parksville city councillor Carrie Powell-Davidson to represent them. Powell-Davidson received 1,521 votes (31.3 per cent) from students in the riding — most of which are not yet of voting age. A close runner up, Johns had 28.5 per cent of the vote with Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt tailing behind with 24 per cent. Conservative incumbent John Duncan had 13.7 per cent of the student vote, while Marxist-Leninist candidate Barbara Biley had just

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POPULaTION CaLLED aN ‘OVERaBUNDaNCE’

Geese could be killed Victoria spent $30K to kill just 43 birds CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

Parksville’s mayor is keen to cull. On the heels of a costly Canada geese cull in the capital city, the City of Parksville is looking for ways to manage their local population problem. After a managment strategy three years in the making about “overabundant Canada geese” was presented to the Regional District of Nanaimo board, Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre was quick to pledge his support. “The City of Parksville waits with great anticipation for the cull, we don’t know if yesterday will ever come back,” Lefebvre said earlier this month at the RDN committee of the whole meeting. “We’ve got geese all over the place. I think the geese suspect we want to do a cull because they’re coming up to city hall.” However, Lefebvre may be jumping the gun. Guardians of Mid Island Estuaries Society vice president Tim Clermont explained the primary objective of presenting their strategy to local governments is to put forward their findings and hopefully create a “regional working group” to deal with the geese. The RDN board passed

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a motion directing staff to work with Clermont’s regional working group to come up with a strategy to reduce the overabundance of Canada geese. The decision will need to be ratified at tonight’s regular RDN meeting. Asked about a cull, Clermont said “we’re not there yet.” Right now, he’s focused on creating a working group with representation from mid-Island communities including Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo. “Local governments in different jurisdictions have to take the lead,” he said. “Somebody has to put forward the permit, or a local management plan, on how to control the geese.” Meanwhile, media reports from a recent Canada geese cull in Victoria say the Cap-

ital Regional District spent more than $30,000 on a cull this year killing just 43 Canada geese — that equals about $725 per goose. Clermont said the society is hoping to meet with the CRD in December to find out how the cull became so costly. Lefebvre said he’s not sure who organized Victoria’s cull, but if one takes place in Parksville he assured it would be “cost effective” and “humane.” According to the society’s report, Canada geese have caused “significant” and “long lasting damage” to mid-Island estuaries. “Geese have overgrazed mid-Island estuarine marshes, and grubbed the roots and rhizomes along channel edges, exposing thick march platform erosion.” Read the full story online at www.pqbnews.com

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The city will respond to complaints from residents about unsightly properties and, if not enough is done to clean up a property, bring the matter to council, which can empower staff to send a letter ordering a clean-up within 30 days. If that doesn’t happen, the city can do the work itself and present the bill to the owner. Lefebvre said there are property rights issues involved and, in some cases, mental health challenges that reach well beyond the purview of city staff. Chief Banks also said his department just can’t declare some residence a fire hazard and take unilateral action. “We’re very limited as to what we can do, if anything,” said Banks. “We don’t have that authority.” “It’s something as a mayor

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This photo of a house fire Wednesday night in Parksville at the intersection of Pym and Soriel was taken just minutes after the fire department arrived at the scene.

I find extremely frustrating,” said Lefebvre. “The frustration comes from the number of hoops you have to jump through to legally get people to do something.” Lefebvre said he is going to ask staff to come up with a

report, within the next month or two, on what can be done, if anything, to give local laws more teeth. “We’re going to be looking at the bylaws in regards to unsightly properties,” said the mayor.

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Biosphere region secures its designation Residents and stakeholder groups in these regions are often seen as being in opposition AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region has a new supporter in the Town of Qualicum Beach. Town council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vancouver Island University (VIU) recently to collaborate in the United Nations designated region. “This is another step in the right direction for the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region,” said MABR Communications Coordinator Monica Shore. She said the designation, which roughly corresponds to the Parksville Qualicum Beach, or District 69 region, is now very secure after several years of struggle, including a threat of being delisted in 2011. After failing a review from the designating United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), local proponents were given two years to get back on track, which they accomplished, with VIU taking over administration. But Shore said it’s not a matter of VIU running a project, they just stepped in to help oversee things and bring various stakeholder groups together. They signed a similar MOU with the City of Parksville

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A close-up view of Arrowsmith Mountain, which has lent its name to the local biopshere region.

last year and have been working with First Nations and forestry companies. “With the Town of Qualicum Beach on board, the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region is rounding out its regional roundtable — the governance backbone that guides the biosphere’s actions and ongoing development,” Shore said. She described a biosphere region as “a piece of land that has been designated by UNESCO, a place where people are recognized for working well together as a region.” “It’s an informal area where all kinds of usually disparate groups like forestry companies, environmentalists, local governments, first nations and community

members develop ways to work in an ecologically sensitive environment.” “The UNESCO regions are like pilot projects to see if we couldn’t bring all these things together, to develop land and practise natural resource management, and conserve biodiversity simultaneously.” She said the worlds 651 biosphere are each unique places where “people are actually having conversations about the future of that place.” Shore pointed out that the residents and stakeholder groups in these regions are often seen as being in opposition, and MABR faces particular challenges. The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere is unique among the reserves in that 94

percent of the land is owned by forestry companies. While there has been a lot of animosity, confusion and lack of communication about land use, things are developing nicely with the formal agreements like the recent one with Qualicum Beach. Because the university has taken the lead here, Shore said they are focusing on things like education and research. Recent accomplishments in the past year, she said, include the creation of a research institute at VIU’s Nanaimo campus dedicated to studying the region, the launch of a community course about reserves, an Adventure Blog on the mabr.ca website, and presentations in the community and abroad, including Estonia last May and Peru next spring. She said they are developing an exciting new model here, “demonstrating how humans can live, work and play without unfairly compromising the biodiversity and ecological health of the planet,” that may be used elsewhere. Nicely wrapping up the threat of delisting, the local organization recently received a letter of praise and congratulations from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. Stakeholders are hosting a roundtable meeting in early November with key guests invited to start the process of inviting others and developing long term plans, or in some cases simply exploring and combining existing plans from governments and forestry companies. For more information visit mabr.ca.

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“The cases we examined largely concern the existence, or destruction, of electronic records.” Parksville Qualicum MLA and Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell said the Act (FIPPA) is being interpreted differently by the government and Denham. Asked if her personal interpretation differs from that of the report’s author, Stilwell said: “I certainly didn’t know what ‘triple delete’ was until today and I still don’t know how to do it.” Denham’s report made 11 recommendations to the province including training government employees to unWe Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.

derstand their duties under freedom of Premier Christy Clark issued a letter information law and changing access to to ministers and ministry staff Friday information processes. saying: “We will be taking action on the “I think we certainly Privacy Commissioner’s I certainly didn’t know need to take action on recommendations… I what ‘triple delete’ was the 11 recommendations until today and I still don’t am further directing my to improve the underCabinet Ministers and know how to do it standing and function of all political staff to keep MLA MICHELLE STILWELL all of it for all staff memall the emails they send.” bers at every level but a One Liberal staffer critical point would be that technology has resigned in light of the report and his continues to change and we have to con- conduct has been referred to the RCMP. tinue to keep pace with that… to ensure Denham started investigating the that the people of British Columbia, who Highway 16 information request after a we are ultimately accountable to, see us as complaint from Tim Duncan, made after open and transparent,” said Stilwell. Duncan left his job as executive assistant

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Take the wheel please I bought a smart car. tion display control switches. Not a Smartcar — a smart...car. I think there’s a horn in there It’s smarter than any car I ever somewhere as well. owned. I’m pretty sure it’s smarter Is all this increased automothan me. tive braininess a hit with drivers? I’m not bragging about it. I am Hah. A recent survey called the not one of those guys who wears 2015 Driver Interactive Vehicle Exdeerskin driving gloves and chat- perience Report investigated the ters on about urban/highway popularity of various new features, gasoline ratios. I don’t love cars. I such as: don’t even like them much. A voice link that connected the Here’s what I want from my car: driver to a human concierge for • it should always start when I directions or to make reservations. turn the key. Forty-three percent of drivers ig• it should keep me nored it completely. warm when it’s cold An automatic parkoutside. ing system that tucks • it should keep out your car into a parking rain and protect me By Arthur Black spot? Thirty-five perfrom a faceful of bugs. cent of drivers never Aside from a few tried it. other basics — brakes, A voice texting and headlights, wipers, voice recognition systhat sort of thing — tem? More than half that’s about all I really the drivers utterly igcare about, car-wise. nored it. My car doesn’t have to A fair number of look snazzy or go fast. I don’t care if owners didn’t even know about the radio reception is fuzzy and the most of the new technology (I’m cigarette lighter doesn’t work. I am guessing the brick-sized owner’s not super fussy about automotive manual scared them off). Many hygiene. As long as the front and said they’d dump the technology back windows are clean enough to when buying their next car. see out of, we’re good to go. My advice to carmakers: conI regard cars pretty much the sider the Jitterbug, a cellphone way Roy Rogers regarded Trigger. put out by Samsung. It has a giant I will feed it, have it serviced regu- number pad you can read from larly and give it a place to sleep at across the room. The buttons are night. In return I expect it to do it’s large and indented so that you job and not to bug me. can’t hit two at once. There are two That is not going to work with option buttons. One says YES, the my smart car. Take the owner’s other says NO. manual, which is about the size of You cannot play Angry Birds a telephone directory for a large on the Jitterbug. It does not take town. It doesn’t require two hands photographs. It does not support to lift, but almost. tweets or texts and it will not give The manual is large and dense you the humidity index in Mogabecause there’s a lot of stuff you dishu. need to know about a car that’s What the Jitterbug does is hansmarter than you. Page 14 shows dle phone calls. Period. a schematic drawing of the inA cell phone that’s just cell strument panel. It looks like the phone. Imagine. command module for the ApolThere is just one drawback to the lo 13 Space Mission. The steering Jitterbug. It’s not available in Canwheel — which used to be a simple ada. Oh well. I can always place a thing with two or three spokes and call from my steering wheel. a horn button, now features nine — Arthur Black lives on buttons including audio control, Saltspring Island. His column cruise control, shift paddles (?) appears weekly in The NEWS. and something called multi-funcE-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca

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A 35-year-old Nanoose Bay man died Oct. 19, two weeks after being involved in a fatal car accident on the Nanaimo Parkway that took the life of a 19-year-old man. The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed the Nanoose Bay man passed away Oct. 19 in Victoria General Hospital, where he was transferred after the accident. According to a news release issued by Nanaimo RCMP, a motor

vehicle collision occurred in the northbound lane of the Nanaimo Parkway at Mostar Road Oct. 5. A black, Suzuki Sidekick was travelling southbound on the Parkway when it crossed over into the northbound lanes, south of Mostar Road. The Suzuki collided head-on into a white Mazda RX8 which was travelling northbound in the fast lane of the Parkway. The driver of the Mazda was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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City of Parksville Loan Authorization (ERWS) Bylaw, 2015, No.1519 PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the City of Parksville, that assent voting will be held on the following question: “Do you agree to the adoption of City of Parksville Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2015, No. 1519 which will authorize the City of Parksville to borrow $5.6 million to construct a water intake and treatment facility in accordance with Island Health requirements”

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 8 am to 8 pm for qualified electors of the City of Parksville at the following voting locations: Parksville Community and Conference Centre 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville or Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church 550 Pym Street, Parksville Curbside voting will be available at both of the voting locations on general voting day and at both of the advance voting opportunities for electors who are unable to enter the voting place because of physical disability or impaired mobility. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville from 8 am to 8 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015, and Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The restrictions on voting at an advance voting opportunity have been removed so it is no longer necessary to complete a declaration as to why you are voting at either of these voting opportunities.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older [November 21, 1997 or before] on general voting day; • Resident of British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote [May 19, 2015, last day to meet 6 month registration requirement]; • Either a resident, OR registered owner of real property, in the City of Parksville for at least 30 days or more before you register to vote [October 21, 2015, last day to meet 30 day residency requirement]; and • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other act from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. A copy of land title registration or tax notice which provides proof of ownership, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners is required as only one owner may register to vote. Non-resident property electors can only vote once, regardless of the number of properties they own in the City of Parksville.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW Bylaw No. 1519 - authorizes the City of Parksville to borrow a maximum of $5,600,000 to pay the costs of construction for the water intake, treatment plant, required equipment and ancillary services including the acquisition of land and all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, licences, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the construction of said water services. TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw and this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected at the City of Parksville office, 100 Jensen Avenue East, during regular office hours, 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. For further information on the bylaw or the voting process, please contact Amanda Weeks, Chief Election Officer at 250 954-3070 or Debbie Comis, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 954-3068. Dated at Parksville, BC, this 23rd day of October, 2015. AMANDA WEEKS Chief Election Officer

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t could have been much worse. A house fire last week in Parksville has put the spotlight on a wider issue. No one was hurt in the blaze and thanks to the work of firefighters, it was contained to one property. Sometimes, when a habitual criminal is arrested, it is said he/she is “known to police.” As for the house that burned at the corner of Pym and Soriel last week, it could be said the residence was “known to the city.” Neighbours have been calling the city to complain about this residence for some time. We at The NEWS have received the calls, too. It’s a nice neighbourhood — then again, there are very few if any ‘not-nice’ neighbourhoods in Parksville — and the complaints to the city and the calls we received were mostly about aesthetics. Like the old Sesame Street song — one of these things is not like the other — the house in question was not maintained and cared for like the others around it, and that may be putting it diplomatically. We’re talking rough-looking RVs parked on the property, some garbage, or what looked to some like garbage, strewn around the unkempt yard and front porch. It would not have been a stretch to predict something bad was going to happen here — we’re not sure fire could have been predicted, but you get the picture. Thing is, the city and the fire department don’t have a lot of power to do much about these situations. Roughly every couple of months, city council has on its meeting agenda some “unsightly properties” it is asked to deal with, which means empowering staff to write a letter to the property owners saying the city will go in and clean the place up and bill the owner. Inevitably, the owners make some effort and the city doesn’t have to step on the property. However, this process takes time, from the complaint by a resident to the bylaw officer, to the bylaw officer investigating, to senior city staff getting briefed, to getting it on a city council agenda. We’re talking months. That’s too long a process, one that’s just asking for a tragedy. But what if there are mental health issues with a resident at some supposed unsightly property? And property rights — the king and his castle — are embedded in our society, which they should be. It’s a sticky issue, but it needs to be addressed. Bylaws need more teeth. The mayor and council need to lead on this, and they need to do it with more speed than what we’ve seen from this group in its first year. — Editorial by John Harding

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Too many reTirees, noT enough business We must not imagine that the expansion of Wembley Mall is being built in anticipation of sales to an existing population. Oh, no. The developers have demographers, property analysts (realtors, lawyers, etc.) It is a big deal with big bucks being spent in pursuit of profits. OK, fair enough. This note does not take issue with business. But there are, perhaps, a few questions worth considering, a few curiosities worth examining. Just what are the projections these interests utilized? Just what increased resource demands are their own developments generating? Just what increased resource demands will be made by the anticipated population increase? What are the positions of the planning dept’s of Qualicum Beach, Parksville, the Regional District of Nanaimo? Down at the local watering holes, most folks of long residence seem more of the opinion that the mid-Island area is over represented in retirees and under represented in businesses that make stuff, not just sell stuff. Why does this disjunction of opinion exist? I don’t know, but I wonder. Larry WiLLiams Coombs

be PrePared The timing of Del Rokosh’s letter (‘Charge the lost,’ The NEWS, Oct. 22) could hardly be better. Having been called out on a search in Errington for a lost mushroom picker at 3 a.m. last week, the importance of good practice in the outdoors was, once again, highlighted. The lost person had become disoriented and caught out by darkness. Although fairly well prepared, he had broken his flashlight and lighter when he took a fall in dense, rotting slash. Having already lapsed in and out of consciousness because of hypothermia, he would have been unable to respond if there had been much further delay in finding him. This is one of the main reasons that no SAR group locally supports charging for call outs. If we had been searching for an unconscious subject we simply would not have found him until it was too late and, in fact, he may have been undiscovered for weeks or months. Searchers would, rather than

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just losing a night’s sleep, have spent several days combing the bush over a large potential search area with success being defined as finding a corpse, rather than bringing a family member home to those who care about him. People will, without doubt, delay calling for help if they believe they’ll be charged. The search area will have widened exponentially and searches will go on far longer and with far greater cost. Sadly, in spite of this greater investment, people’s lives will be lost on a more regular basis. If there were one thing I would like to see done differently, it is for everyone to carry some basic safety equipment, even on short daytime hikes on local trails. If the subject of this latest search had been carrying a whistle, our team would have been able to pinpoint his location and end the search around an hour earlier. Please do take advantage of someone else’s misfortune, and use it as a lesson on how to avoid it happening to you.

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sPeedy soluTion After reading the article on the vehicle leaping over the roundabout in Qualicum Beach it became abundantly clear that people need help in their decision making while operating a vehicle. Some years ago I spent some time in Mexico driving over the entirety of their great land. The most effective way to slow vehicles down was, in some cases, a log across the road. The key was to have it the correct size so that the vehicle never left the road but you got a bruised head from the ceiling. Sometimes, there were signs to alert you to the potential speed controller, other times not so much. Ditches seemed to have a certain flare in some parts. The beauty of all these devices was they were inexpensive and drivers learned to pay attention or ignore at their own peril. You don’t need policeman to enforce speed limitations and waste their time and resources, simply install speed bumps. Should the four-inch one in front of the school not be sufficient, make it six inches. Eventually everyone will get with the plan.

Initially, to be kind, signage could be placed to denote the potential of vehicular harm, but it would not be necessary. For those that have concerns around playgrounds and schools, simply demand speed bumps. robert tritschLer Parksville

Qb’s waTer conTrol What could the proposed regional water governance model mean for Qualicum Beach? The concept was introduced by Regional District of Nanaimo CAO Paul Thorkelsson in September. Similar concepts are in operation back east. Possible consequences for Qualicum Beach include: • Developing of water rates at the price level set by the RDN. • Losing boundaries on all areas within the concept partners. • Losing ownership and operation of our own wells, including back-up facilities and recharge areas. • Securing water for our future is no longer Qualicum Beach’s decision. • Future relevant implementations are carried out by the RDN only. In other words, Qualicum Beach gets railroaded if we, the people, don’t speak up and protest against this bullying by proponents of the regional water governance model. It is well known that the already existing operations under such a constructed model, which created a high water-rate, was leading to great dissatisfaction by the people. Our Mayor Teunis Westbroek made it clear to Thorkelsson that Qualicum Beach is not interested in this. Our part as residents of Qualicum Beach will be to object in entertaining any ideas in supporting the RDN with this model venture. After living here over 22 years Qualicum Beach has demonstrated how to control and manage growth in connection with water consumption in a very balanced and responsible way. Therefore, we the people of Qualicum Beach, should offer our full support to the mayor and the members of council who respect the wishes of our community. max KeLLermann Qualicum Beach

scott Fraser, mLa, alberni-pacific rim

micheLLe stiLWeLL, mLa, parksville Qualicum

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teunis WestbroeK mayor,

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Views in the News Would you support a goose cull?

Send them to No. Why not make them a habitat somewhere, like Hamilton Marsh. RUSSELL FREDRICKSON Parksville

No, I’m a naturalist, everything has a right to life once it’s born. JEAN ROBERTS Parksville

Absolutely, we talk about it all the time, also a deer cull, for everyone’s benefit. GORDON GILMOUR Parksville

No! Absolutely not. GORDON KEMp Parksville

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Mulberry Bush goes round and round Bookseller begins fifth decade in Qualicum Beach J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com

Twenty-six years ago, Tom and Barbara Pope took over ownership of Mulberry Bush bookstore in downtown Qualicum Beach. It wasn’t long before they began hearing about the looming demise of printed books. “I think that started about 25 years ago,” Tom Pope said with a laugh. “Over the years, some folks have come in and said it’s the end of books. But readership across Canada is up. And our market share is up.” Which is why the store’s front window on Saturday sported not a going-out-of-business sign, but an invitation for the public to come in and help celebrate its 40th anniversary of serving the mid Island and beyond. “We’re survivors,” said Pope, who with his wife opened a second Mulberry Bush location in Parksville in 1992. “One of the

big things for us is people locally recognize the benefit of supporting a community business. Our customers are very loyal.” That loyalty was rewarded Saturday with a full-fledged 40th birthday party, complete with cake, coffee and balloons, prize giveaways and live music by local musician Bruce Feltham, who kept up a lively sales pitch between songs from his perch just outside the shop door. A steady stream of regulars and newcomers, as many as a dozen at a time, poured into the tiny store at 130, 2nd Ave. Most strolled the aisles and perused the wares, but some simply came to share a hug or a word of congratulations with the Popes. “It’s kind of an emotional day, in a way,” Barbara said. “We know we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our wonderful customers. To have them coming in like this and offering their congratulations and well-wishes, it’s very gratifying. Overwhelming, actually.” Those customers, and a dedicated staff of one full-time and four part-time employees

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tom and barbara pope celebrated the 40th anniversary of Mulberry bush bookstore in Qualicum beach saturday. they have owned the store since purchasing it in 1989.

in the two locations, have kept Mulberry Bush going through the advent of audio books, the explosion of the Internet and its online booksellers, e-readers and e-books, and the giant booksellers that began cropping up around the turn of the century. “When Chapters opened in Nanaimo, some people thought it would spell the end of us,”

said Pope. “But we’re not actually up against the big stores. We do a lot of special orders and find books that may be hard to locate. That’s a large part of our business.” The couple’s success has been recognized by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, which twice has awarded Mulberry Bush its Business of the Year award. And just this

spring, Tom was awarded the chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Fittingly, the award was commemorated by a large, slate plaque inscribed with intricate First Nations artwork created by Marcia Wright — who just happens to be a Mulberry Bush customer. “That was amazing,” Pope said of his selection for the lifetime achievement award. “At the awards I asked them, ‘Is this because I’ve outlasted everyone else?’” “One of my customers said, ‘You’ve become an institution.’ I said, ‘No, I belong in one.’” The longevity of the bookstore, which the Popes purchased from previous owner Enid Perry in 1989, has already far exceeded their expectations. “I don’t think we ever envisaged we’d be at it this long,” said Barb. “But when you’re in this business, it’s not just a business. It’s a life, and it’s a life well-lived.” Read the full story online at www.pqbnews.com

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More money tips for all you snowbirds out there Exchange rates: it is not the most exciting topic, but it is usually a popular one at this time of the year. Especially around here where I think it would be safe to say that we have a disproportionate number of snowbirds in our population. Fewer than last year maybe, but still enough that things will likely be quieter around here over the next few months. For some I’m sure it will be a shock when they go to buy U.S. dollars. An official exchange rate of 75 cents equates to a cost of $1.33 Canadian per U.S. dollar. And that doesn’t even include the financial institution’s profit. Based on a quote I received today at one of Canada’s banks you would need to spend $1.3758 Canadian for each US dollar. Going the

other way (converting U.S. to Canadian), Each year the RRIF pays out a certain the bank would pay you $1.295 for a U.S. amount in Canadian dollars. Assuming the retiree is a snowbird he dollar. or she will take the money The difference (of about to the bank and exchange at seven cents) is the spread, least some of it to U.S. dollars half of which would be the to fund living expenses while bank’s profit on the transac- by Jim Grant down south, thus incurring a tion. foreign transaction cost. Don’t get me wrong. As Here is a better idea: hold someone who invests in some U.S. dollar denominatbank stocks, I like that they make money. But still, with ed investments in your RRIF, a spread this wide, it makes and have your RRIF pay out sense to look for a better way. in U.S. dollars (to a U.S. dolYou can get better rates lar bank account) rather than (even from the bank), but in some cases in Canadian dollars. these charges can be avoided all together. It sounds simple, however there are Case in point: a retiree with a RRIF. some complexities involved when deal-

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ing with U.S. investments. There are some rules of thumb that should be followed to avoid unnecessary withholding tax, onerous disclosure requirements, etc. But with the right advice these issues can be dealt with effectively. For more info feel free to contact me at 250-752-6010 or e-mail: jim.grant@raymondjames.ca. Jim Grant CFP, CIM (Chartered Investment Manager) is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd., (Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund) and with Raymond James USA Ltd. (Member FINRA, SIPC). His views do not necessarily reflect those of RJL. This article is for information only.

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Second act for one-act play festival Echo Players’ festival resurrected after 2014 cancellation J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com

The writer F. Scott Fitzgerald famously said there are no second acts in American lives. But the Vancouver Island OneAct Theatre Festival is getting a second chance after being cancelled last fall for the first time in 10 years. “I thought maybe it had run its course — that this was it,” said Margaret Jenkins, who has directed the festival since original founder Peter Bendz died after the inaugural event in 2005. “Last year some of our regular groups found it hard to get an extra play into their regular schedules. And the schools started out on strike, so we lost the kids.“ The 2015 festival resumes Nov. 5-8 at Village Theatre. Six theatre groups from five communities — including Kwalicum Secondary School — will perform seven short plays over the course of the four days. With community theatre groups strapped for both cash and time, there is no guarantee this festival signals a permanent return of the event, said Jenkins. “We’d had entries the year before (2013) from the likes of Victoria and Nanaimo, and they were as keen as ever last year,” said Geoff Jenkins, Margaret’s husband and a festival coordinator. “But it proved hard to fit everyone into a calendar, date-

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Margaret Jenkins has directed the echo players’ vancouver island one-act play Festival since 2006. the 2015 festival is scheduled for Nov. 5-8 at village theatre.

wise.” The Echo Players, for example, will wrap up a four-week run of the sold-out comedy Calendar Girls Oct. 30, then begin work on their annual Christmas play, Merry Christmas, George Bailey!, set to run Dec. 17-31. “It can be hard to slot in a one-act play,” said Doug Toombs, publicity volunteer. “We’re building the set for the festival the day after we take down the Calendar Girls set,” Geoff Jenkins added.

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ing to encourage young people through the schools.” The festival will feature two shows each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. The final play will run as a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, followed by the awards presentation. The awards include Best Play, which is accompanied by a perpetual trophy presented by title sponsor Thrifty Foods, Best Director and Best Original Script. The rest of the awards — Best Female Actor in a Lead Role,

Best Male Actor in a Lead Role, Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role — recognize individual performance. “The focus is on the acting,” said Toombs. “These plays are meant to have minimal sets. We don’t want groups bringing in a bunch of furniture and such.” The jurors tasked with selecting the winners in this year’s festival are Genie Award-winning actress Nicola Cavendish (The Grocer’s Wife, The Sleep Room) and director Robb Mowbray of Naniamo’s Theatre One, former winner of the Best Director Award at the North Island Zone Theatre Festival. The pair offer each theatre group a brief, public critique immediately after each performance, and a more in-depth private critique at the end of each evening. Work on establishing this year’s festival lineup, local sponsors and jurors began even as the 2014 event was being cancelled, said Jenkins. “We work the phones and emails all year round,” said Geoff Jenkins. “Margaret works very hard on it. It’s her baby, and she doesn’t want to lose it.” Tickets are $12 per evening for adults/$10 for seniors and students. A three-day pass is $30/$27, and a full four-day festival pass is $40/$36. Seat reservations and info are available at 250-752-3522 or info@echoplayers.ca. Village Theatre is at 110 West 2nd. Ave. in Qualicum Beach.

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Trick-or-treat? One Qualicum Beach girl thinks we’re lucky to have the option. Twelve-year-old Zaira Walshe will be knocking on doors this Halloween asking for non-perishable goods, instead of micro-sized candy bars. “Why should I get candy when some other people out there don’t even have food?” Walshe said in an e-mail to The NEWS. “So on Halloween night, my friends, my sister, and I will be trick-or-treating at different houses in subdivisions near the Heritage forest in Qualicum Beach. Instead of asking for candy, we

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Sisters Zaira and Teegan Walshe will be pounding the pavement this Halloween asking for non-perishable food donations instead of candy in an effort to give back to those less fortunate.

will be accepting non-perishable food items for local food banks.” Additionally, the group —

who still plan to dress up in costume in the spirit of Halloween — will accept new socks, toothpaste and gently

used shoes for Manna ministries for people in need. Walshe was inspired by the We Scare Hunger initiative, formerly Halloween for Hunger. It was originally created in 1988 by Free The Children board member Dr. Jonathan White, a professor at Bridgewater State University. From White’s initial, small group of friends collecting canned food on Halloween, the campaign took off, with youth groups, university students and engaged young people all pitching in to help. White brought the campaign to Free The Children in 2000. Since then, We Scare Hunger has spread across North America and the United Kingdom.

Spooktacular Events

will be happening this Halloween at BALLENAS SECONDARY SCHOOL

The 2016 grad class puts on a Halloween House as the first major fundraiser for the season. A haunted walk around the school, face painting, games, crafts, and much more is planned. Fun for the whole family!

October 30 - 5-8pm Ballenas Secondary School

MONEY RAISED AT THE EVENT GOES TO GRAD FEES.

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Wednesday, Nov 4, 3pm to 6pm Nanaimo Airport Main Terminal

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Crystal concert benefits isolated villagers The upcoming crystal singing bowl meditation concert at the MAC will offer much more than the sound of singing crystal. The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2 p.m. Enjoy the master talent of Pixie Hobby as she coaxes beautiful har-

monic vibrations from magical crystal bowls. Also meet Maude Porchet, the extraordinary founder of the Turkana Empowerment Project and learn about “love in action” — how she has adopted the remarkable people from an isolated village in northern Kenya,

OCEANSIDE VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION #10-221 2nd Ave W., Qualicum Beach • (250) 594-2637 tion of our elec As

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SEASONAL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS: Qualicum Beach – 988 Parking and Traffic Control; 989 Greeters; 990 Holiday Specialty Sales; 991 Santa’s Den Assistants; 992 Teddy Bear Cottage Greeters; 993 Raffle Ticket Sales; 994 BBQ and Refreshment Server.

BOARD MEMBERS: 986 Required for society which provides a variety of day programs for adults with developmental disabilities, meeting fourth Wednesday of the month. Parksville. CANCERCONNECTION VOLUNTEER: 985 Cancer survivors and caregivers provide one-on-one peer support over the telephone to cancer patients and caregiver clients respectively. GREETER: 982 Attend reception desk and welcome visitors and patrons at museum. Qualicum Beach

SUPPORT GROUP CO-FACILITATOR: 979 Co-facilitate self-help, mutual aid

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their combined accomplishments and future plans. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this fascinating duo. Tickets are $20, available at the MAC and at the door with all proceeds supporting the Turkana people. —Submitted by MAC

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support group for caregivers of people who are living with dementia. Parksville.

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IN-CLINIC PUBLIC AWARENESS VOLUNTEER: 976 Individuals with excellent communication skills and eye for detail to assist in promotion of blood services initiatives and projects; donor recruitment, and professional presentations at community and promotional speaking events. Training provided. Parksville & Ladysmith. REPAIR PERSON: 973 Assist with occasional repairs in pre-school facilities (Qualicum Beach, Parksville)

PROGRAM ASSISTANT:

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COMING EVENTS

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Parksville Lioness Xmas Craft Fair. Nov 7. 10:00 am-3:00 pm @ Parksville Community & Conference Centre. 132 Jensen St. E. Parksville, BC. 80 Craft Tables - Xmas Music - Lioness Luncheon available

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA Oceanside Branch is having their AGM on Oct 28/15 at 6:30pm at the old Parksville Elementary School. Everyone welcome. We are looking for volunteers to help the Sea Cadets & Navy League Cadets at the branch level.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

LEGALS

Jennifer Lynn Switzer October 30, 1977 – October 18, 2015 With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jennifer. Predeceased by her brother, Carl on December 1, 1993, she leaves to mourn her passing her husband of two years, Terry Devlin; mom and step-dad, Pam and Keith Geldart; father and stepmother, Gary and Tessa Switzer; stepsister, Jenna Switzer; grandparents, Joan, Gordon, and Doris; aunts and uncles, Diana, Chris & Leonora, Art, Mary, and Lorne; several cousins including Stephan, Dario, and Jade; and many friends. Jennifer loved people, animals, and life. She was always quick with a smile, a hug, or a compliment and was well known and loved in the Parksville area. A Memorial Service will be held in Jennifer’s honour at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. The family request those attending to come casually dressed and to wear an item of pink – Jen’s favorite colour. In lieu of flowers please consider honouring Jennifer’s memory with a donation in her name to Qualicum Cat Rescue Society, #104 – 166 West First Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1M4 or online at www.qualicumcatrescue.com. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

TAYLOR, Peter Brian January 24, 1932 – October 4, 2015 Peter died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at NRGH on Sunday night, October 4th. He will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 yrs, Sandra; his sons Russell (Giselle), Warren & daughter Elaine (Brian); Sandy’s daughters Karen (Derek), Mary-Jo (Jeff) and son John (Silvija); 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and 6 stepgrandchildren, as well as his brother Gordon (Joan), a niece and 3 nephews. Peter was born in Kingston-Upon-Hull, Yorkshire, and at the age of 16, he and Gordon, at the urging of their father to have a trade, began their apprenticeship as bricklayers. In the mid-fifties, Peter and his first wife immigrated to Canada, settling in Vancouver. His work life included construction on the Port Mann Bridge, several years with Pan-Abode Buildings and also that of Building Inspector. Singing was Peter’s gift, and through the many years of competition and performance in England, he developed a rich and distinctive Baritone voice. This love of singing continued in Vancouver, and later in Victoria, where he performed both in opera, operetta and musical theatre. He spent many years singing in and conducting church and community choirs. Peter and Sandy moved to Parksville, December 2001 and the following spring became enthusiastically involved with the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club where many wonderful hours were spent on and off the green with fellow bowlers. Sandy wishes to thank Dr. Hector Baillie, nurse Honeylette, (Heart Function Clinic), Dr. Laura McLean, (Duncan) and family Dr. Robert Maccari for their care and compassion. A private Celebration of Life will be held for Peter later in November.

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Annual General Meeting of the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Society to be held Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10am 607 Cumberland Rd. Courtenay. Elections will be held. New members welcome. For more information:

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: TINTED prescription glasses in case, found on Roberton Blvd, Oct. 14. Call Jack (250)248-1175.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com. HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

CHILDCARE

Len Grad

April 18, 1940 – October 18, 2015 Len Grad, formerly of Leduc, Alberta, passed away on October 18, 2015 in Parksville, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, of 56 years. He also leaves behind sons; Jady (Gisele), Danny (Michelle), and Craig (Sudashnie) as well as grandchildren Jeffrey, Stephen, Jameson and Harrison. A funeral service will be held on October 31 at 11:00 am at the Ascension Church in Parksville. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Len’s name to Oceanside Hospice or Trillium Hospice Lodge.

Peter Roy Crawshaw

SHIFT worker needing CHILD CARE for 10 years old boy, at my home. Nights 1830-0815, for 5-7 nights/ month. Call (250) 668-8801.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

December 23, 1928 – October 17, 2015

FARM WORKERS

Peter passed away peacefully the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2015. He was born in Lancashire, England December 23, 1928. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Crawshaw; children, Sallyanne (Chris Thompson), Scott (Sonia), Amanda (Tim) and Bruce (Samantha) as well as his seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Peter’s memory with a donation to the War Amps, 1 Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9 or at www.waramps.ca. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

SEASONAL LABOURERSneeded for mid January, 2015. 40-60 hrs per wk. $10.33/hr for hand weeding, shovel work, working in dirt & vine covered fields. Potato and cranberry harvest, grading potatoes. Fax resume to Echo Valley Farms at 250-752-6277 or email to: echovalleyfarms@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED SERVER required at Micky J’s Bar and Grill at Arrowsmith Golf in Qualicum Beach. Good wage, great perks, possibility of management position in the Spring. Email resumes to: essexproperties@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

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FULL-TIME SERVICE Consultant. Full-time parts consultant required immediately by busy Import dealership in sunny Okanagan. Benefits, aggressive salary package. Resumes to Service Manager bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com hilltopsubaru.com/employment -opportunities.htm

HEAVY Duty Mechanic required in the Hinton, AB area. Must have extensive knowledge in Caterpillar equipment. Responsibilities will include rebuilding and repairs to Cat motors, power shift transmissions and hydraulics. Fax resume with references and drivers abstract to 780-865-9710.

PERSONAL SERVICES

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

RCA/ACTIVITY ASSISTANT Local Seniors Retirement Community requires a parttime/casual Registered Care Attendant and part-time Activity Assistant. Can be combined into one diverse and rewarding full-time role. RCA position requires certification. Must be available for all shifts including evenings and weekends. Please call Catherine DOC at: 1.250.248.2835 or drop off resume in person to: Halliday House 188 McCarter St., Parksville, BC Fax: 1.250.248.2403

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

email: judithritson@shaw.ca

Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Wes-Coast Yardbirds Everything but lawns... Including gardening, fencing, irrigation, tree falling, pruning, rubbish removal, power washing, painting, paving stones, decks, bobcat and backhoe services etc. 250-752-9444 250-752-9444 Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call

HANDYPERSONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES CLEAN LIVING Home & Office- Reliable, bondable, 17 yrs exp. $25/hr. 250-588-5792.

AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc

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CRAFT FAIRS

Your Neighbour House Cleaning Service ...has biweekly spaces available Call Tami (250)240-4119

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COMPUTER SERVICES

Parksville / Qualicum KAIROS

Sat. Nov. 7th • 10am - 3pm KNOX UNITED CHURCH Pym at Humphrey Rd.,Parksville

Ethical Gift Choices & Fair Trade Purchases Co-sponsored by Knox United Church

Lunch available. No entry fee.

TENDERS

Clean, Quiet, Secure Senior Oriented Elevator Community Room Wait List Available

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com NEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 firstandsecondmortgages.ca

BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

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

GARDENING

Find it online

TENDERS

FOR GREAT Rates call Buds Handyman Service. Gutter and yard cleaning, yard maintenance, exterior painting, junk removal. No job too small! Call Rob for your free quote today, (250)739-2223.

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of Hauling; garden waste, garden junk & all appliances. Same day service. Call (250)240-1116. WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

Submissions clearly marked “RDN – Supply and Deliver One (1) Current Model/Year 5,000 LB., 3 Stage Mast Forklift” will be accepted at the Regional District of Nanaimo, MAIN RECEPTION DESK, located on the 2nd Floor, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, until 4:00 pm, Wednesday, November 4, 2015.

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. “LITTLE AZTEC” PaintingProfessional. Good rates. Free quote. Jose’ (250)594-6611. FALL LAWN & Garden Services. Yard clean-ups, hedges, mowing, rubbish removal. Oceanside Lawn & Garden. Call (250)240-1116.

M OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Decks, Sheds, Hardwood & Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Fully insured. (250)228-5204.

HEDGES AND SHRUB Pruning. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.

POIRIER PAINTING: PHONE FOR FALL SPECIALS. Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.

PETS

The Regional District of Nanaimo reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Regional District. The lowest priced or any proposal will not necessarily be chosen.

AS NEW, Schwinn A45 elliptical. $450. firm. Cash only. Call (250)738-0469. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE to a good home: My 10 beautiful Koi have outgrown their habitat & need to be relocated to a large deep pond & kept safe. Also avail: Two 7 kg Fall & Summer Sera professional food. Contact: manndiewilson@gmail.com

Mr. Darren Marshall Manager, Fleet & Projects Phone: 250-390-6565 or 1-877-607-4111

QUALICUM BAY Lions Low cost Senior Housing is now taking applications for tenancy. Available November 1. 2-1bdrm units. (250)757-8100.

COTTAGES AVAIL NOV 1- Small furnished cottage in Errington, includes cable, heat, hot/water, quiet setting. $600/mo. Refs req’d. Please call Brad 250818-0610 to arrange a viewing.

PARKSVILLE LEGION avail. for any function. Coffee, lunches optional. Call Laura for availability 250-248-5633.

HOMES FOR RENT 5 BDRMS- 2.5 bath, R/V parking, $1650+utils. 1 block to Wembly Mall. Minimum 1 year lease. Call 1-604-626 7351.

NORTH QUALICUM Private, on acreage, open concept 2 bdrm, 1 bath. 1100 sq ft, own laundry, single garage, bright & clean. NS/NP. $1200 Avail November 1st (250)954-8587

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO NEW, sunny 1175 sq.ft suite Nanoose, $1000 per month: Heat, Hydro, W/D, Cable, WiFi. Prefer no pets & NS. 250 468-2370

QUALICUM BEACH- beautifully furnished large 1 brdm, 1000sq ft, on 1st flr overlooking beautiful gardens w/balcony, forest in back, in “Crown Mansion” attached to hotel w/2 very good restaurants, the beach+ golf course. Short term only, minimum 1 month. Avail Nov 15. $1600, all inclusive. Call (250)338-4672.

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PARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN 1 bdrm senior housing suite. Approx. 500 sq ft w/storage closet & balcony. Lrg bathrm w/walk-in shower. Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking. Scooter storage in bldg. N/S, N/P. Avail Dec 1st. $915/mo. 250-248-9154

HALLS

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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TENDERS

The Regional District of Nanaimo is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with corporate operations. Accordingly, the RDN is seeking to purchase one (1) Current Model/Year 5000 lb., 3 Stage Mast Forklift – 2015. Dealers are strongly encouraged to provide information on alternative fuel vehicles in order to highlight products that could be made available to meet the objectives of this tender. A copy of the proposal document can be obtained from the Transportation Services Department by calling 250-390-6565 or toll free 1-877-607-4111.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Call Ted Shaw 250-228-6682.

Regional District of Nanaimo Transportation and Solid Waste Services Department 2015 Vehicle Request for Proposal – 5,000 lb. Forklift

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Contact Pauline at The Parksville Qualicum Beach News: 250-905-0012 Tree Services

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Tile Paint Power washing Carpentry Drywall repair HOME demossing IMPROVEMENT Roof Gutter & window SERVICES cleaning Junk & yard waste removal Decks • Fencing House & yard care Pergolas Waterscapes & more! If you need it, we can do it.

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BLAIR’S FENCING Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial 20 yrs. experience. Free estimates.

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Tree Services

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RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

Retail / Professional Location for Lease

COOMBS - 2 bdrm basement suite and storage space. N/S.N/P $750./mo. Available immediately. 250-248-6292

in Qualicum Beach. 865 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road. Phone 250 248 6504

RV PADS COOMBS RV Site- Avail Dec 1 for 400./mo + hydro, inclds cable. Small quiet adult setting. Fenced+ deck+ storage unit. Call 250-586-1372 .

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

WANTED TO RENT

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

4 BRIDGESTONE 15â€? MNS Tires, $75 each. Call (250)594-8186.

AUTO FINANCING

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Do you have local sports news? contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter email: sports@pqbnews.com phone: 250-951-3809

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It was a tough week on the ice for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals, who lost back-to-back games on Thursday and Saturday night. The Gens were home to the Westshore Wolves at Oceanside Place Saturday, looking to bounce back from an 11-2 loss at the hands of the Victoria Cougars last Thursday. Looking a little sluggish to start the game, the Generals found themselves down 3-0 after the first period against the Wolves and couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 5-3. Tristan Sailor, Conner Mowatt and Jeff Deblois each had goals for the Generals in the loss. “You can’t win games in this league without guys who can score at this level,” head coach Brad Knight said. “They worked hard out there but if you can’t score goals, you aren’t going to win games. We’re two and 12 right now, so I really don’t know what else there is to say right now.” The frustration was evident throughout the game for the Generals, trying to put the 11-2 loss behind them. The team managed just three shots in the first period against the Wolves but would have a much stronger effort in the second and third periods, with the Wolves adding a fourth goal midway through the second that proved to be the game winner. “It’s tough to have that happen,”

team captain Chandler Bruyckere said. “You’re not going to do a whole lot with just three shots on net in a period. We came out flat when we needed to come out with some fire and wanting to prove to ourselves that the loss to the Cougars on Thursday didn’t sit well with us. But when we put out an effort like that, it’s just deflating for the team.” “I’m glad that we were able to bounce back for the last 40 minutes but we just needed that same effort all the way through the game.” This is a busy week for the Generals, with three practices before three games at the end of the week. Without Jonathan Veilleux and Jonah Pearson, who both left the team, the Generals hope to get leading scorer Mathieu Jallabert back from injury on Thursday night when they are in Nanaimo to take on the Buccaneers. Saturday night they’re back at home to host the Saanich Braves (7:30 p.m. puck drop at Oceanside Place). They will then host to the Victoria Cougars on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. “We just don’t have an understanding of how to win,” Knight said. “It’s a combination of a few things and we just can’t catch a break either. We’re missing a couple of players, two guys who left the team and one guy injured so that takes a good portion of our offense out of it.” “We just need to find a way to put the puck in the net; we need some guys that can score.”

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