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Parksville’s Church of Ascension is trying to raise $40,000 to sponsor a refugee family from Syria or Iraq. Since Sunday, Father Karam Alraban said parish members have “generously” donated $13,900. The money will help cover the costs of daily life for the refugee family, including clothing, food and rent for one year in Parksville. Alraban said the process is expected to take about six months. He said the Catholic church, which has an 800-family membership, has warmly embraced the idea of sponsoring a refugee family. For Alraban, the project hits close to home. “I am an example of being a refugee,” he told The NEWS on Wednesday. Alraban was born in Bagdad, Iraq and ordained as a priest in 2011 in the Syriac Catholic Rite. He was targeted in Iraq and fled to Canada in 2014. He received convention refugee status in Canada and was incarnated into the diocese of Victoria. He said he “understands” what it’s like to not be able to pray in your church and to be treated like a fourth class citizen in society. “There is a long-standing history of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East,” he said. “They are facing violence and the are victims... There is no country in the Middle East that will accept them.” Alraban called this “a grand opportunity” to make a difference in the lives of people with no prospects and little hope. He has formed an eight-member refuge sponsorship committee. See PROVINCE, page A4
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INSIDE TODAY AND IN THE NEXT THREE EDITIONS
Time to reflect on 2015 JOHN HARDING
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Remember the debate over the distribution of marijuana-based products at a shop in downtown Parksville? How about the Island Corridor Foundation suing Regional District of Nanaimo director Julian Fell? Then there was outgoing MP James Lunney saying “militant atheists” were be-
hind the attacks on Christian pollticians like himself. How about the drought and water restrictions of the summer? And there was some kind of election in the fall, wasn’t there? It’s time to reflect on the year that was 2015. Inside today, starting on Page 5, and continuing in our next three editions. The NEWS presents
2015 — Year in Review. Our staff has been looking at the 104 newspapers we produced in 2015 and pulling out some of the news highlights and photographs, which will be presented in the next few editions. We would like to wish all of our readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.
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Despite a 90 km/h windstorm and torrential downpour, Parksville’s 22nd annual Bethlehem Walk still welcomed more than 900 people on opening night. In total, Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church administrator TammyLynn Campbell said the event raised $13,353, all of which was donated to the Salvation Army. In addition, the event collected three van loads of non perishable goods for the food bank. Campbell said 5,620 people attended the event over four days, where the biblical story of Christmas was re-enacted by costumed actors in period-accurate displays of Bethlehem. While the number of attendees was lower than usual, likely due to the weather, Campbell said the amount of money raised this year is “tremendous” considering the lower turnout. Pastor Barry Nielsen said about half of the 500-member church helped with making the event possible, from baking cookies to refurbishing the Bethlehem set to controlling parking and dressing up in costume. “It’s a mix of everyone from young families to seniors, regardless of age, coming together,” said Nielsen. On opening night, he said, gusty winds knocked down their outdoor tents and a long queue of people took shelter inside the church building. But the show went on for their regular Saturday to Tuesday run. Nielsen said he’s already thinking about next year’s event, noting planning really gets underway in the summer months. “I’ve seen a lot of Bethlehem Walks across the country and this one is the best quality event,” said Salvation Army major Norm Hamelin. “People aren’t just in costume, they’re in character. It’s so authentic. You feel like you’re there.”
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“Together the members of the committee have extensive and related experience in the areas of law, government relations, finance, office procedures, teaching, medicine, and public relations,” he said. “Our committee cannot achieve success without the participation of the entire parish... This mission will include everyone in Ascension parish, and I have been assured that the committee will turn to the members and groups of the parish for help in related activities when the need arises.” The Church of Ascension will operate as a constituent group under the umbrella of the ‘sponsorship agreement holder’ relationship the Anglican diocese has with the federal government. Committee members attended a training session
hosted by the Anglican diocese in Victoria in mid-November and early December. They will continue to attend training events as they occur. Alraban said this fundraising project started in the parish and will stay within the parish, meaning there will not be public fundraising events. However, he said if people want to contribute to the refugee sponsorship efforts they can come to the parish to offer support. “Anyone who wants to help refugees is most welcomed,” he said. “It’s not just the case of our parish, it’s a case of humanity.” Alraban said if this endeavor is successful, the church is “absolutely” open to sponsoring more refugees after learn-
ing the process. B.C. is expecting mainly privately sponsored refugees — about 200 dispersed across 13 cities by the end of the year. The province also anticipates receiving up to 3,500 government-assisted refugees over the longer term. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said five refugee response teams in British Columbian communities where refugees are expected to settle — including Vancouver Island — are being funded with $500,000 from a previously announced $1-million provincial refugee readiness fund. The other $500,000 will go to the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. to help fund its efforts to support refugees and marshall the efforts of various volunteers
and agencies. “We will be ready to receive them,” said Bond. “British Columbians have expressed in unbelievable ways across this province their generosity and their willingness to be part of the solution.” The province is also allocating $1.5 million in federal-provincial job grants to support skills training for refugees and to help match them to employers ready to hire new Canadians. “We think it’s critical,” Bond said. “The most effective way to be successfully integrated is to be employed in our province.” Another $2.6 million is promised by the province for language training and the Provincial Health Services Authority is hiring and training 30 additional interpreters. — With files from Black Press
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2015 — YEAR IN REVIEW
January-March: ICF sues Fell, pot shop debate Editor’s note: our staff has spent some time looking back at 2015 and we are pleased to present highlights from The NEWS in this 2015—Year in Review special. Today, we look at January through March. In our next edition, we will feature April through June, followed Dec. 31 by July through September and Jan. 5 by October through December. Thank you for all your support this year and best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2016. Jan. 1 There are good reasons to be optimistic about this region’s economy in 2015, says Robynne Shaw, chair of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association board. She said the city is likely to see some tangible tourism impacts from a project that aims to bring investment and jobs to the region. • The 2015 Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Curling Championships have begun at the Parksville Curling Club. The event sees the best eight junior men’s and eight junior women’s teams in the province go head-to-head, climaxing in the finals on Saturday, Jan. 3 on Sportsnet. Jan. 6 The Island Corridor Foundation said it is “protecting the credibility of the foundation and the personal reputations of the directors and staff” by taking regional district director Julian Fell to court. Fell, who represents Coombs/Errington on the RDN board, has confirmed he is being asked to show up in the Supreme Court of B.C. for allegedly making defamatory comments about the ICF. • A jogger from Qualicum Beach is home safe and uninjured after being airlifted off Mount Horne Saturday night by a military helicopter. Jan. 8 A 30-year-old single mother’s vehicle was stolen Christmas morning in Whiskey Creek. It was full of presents, many for her 10-year-old son. “It definitely ruined Christmas,” Shanna Acton told The NEWS on Tuesday morning. • A 50-year-old Qualicum Beach woman suffered from what police are calling “a diabetic state” Friday night when she drove her 2000 Honda Accord into a Shell gas station, nearly running over two men having coffee. Jan. 13 “It will happen, that’s the one thing we can be sure about,” Stephen Johnson told The NEWS of “the big one” after the Jan. 7
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earthquake in Tofino. • In a historic first for the Regional District of Nanaimo, a First Nation chief has been asked to sit on the board of directors as an alternate. Qualicum First Nation chief Michael Recalma agreed to be director Bill Veenhof’s alternate, representing the area of Deep Bay/Bowser. Jan. 15 The fate of a controversial seaweed harvest polarizing the community of Deep Bay may now be in the hands of science. By way of a contract granted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station is now monitoring the ecological activities. • The City of Parksville may need to think outside the box as it ponders lease arrangements to replace the now-defunct concession with food-truck pads in Community Park, says a local food truck owner. Extreme Eatz owner Mark Chandler said food trucks are mobile by nature and many need to follow festivals and do private catering to make ends meet.
Jan. 20 A compassion club that nonchalantly opened its doors last week in downtown Parksville is coming under fire from Oceanside RCMP and the mayor who say the operation is “completely illegal.” But Akil Pessoa vowed the Phoenix Pain Management Society is here to stay. • Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre says the city secured a $20,000 non-refundable deposit from Wildflower Marijuana, a Vancouver-based company looking to set up a medical marijuana facility in the industrial park. Jan. 22 Some people are trying to further their own agendas by pointing to allegations about the consultant hired by the Englishman River Water Service, says Parksville’s chief administrative officer. CH2M Hill Canada Ltd. was hired by the ERWS to design a water treatment and storage system. • Four dead trumpeter swans and three power outages in less than a week have B.C. Hydro crews installing “bird diverters” in Meadowood.
Jan. 27 Another alpaca has died in Errington after being brutally torn apart and left to die. The owner suspects a dog — or pack of dogs — roaming freely in the neighbourhood. Skye Donald said she returned to her 13-acre property in Errington Thursday afternoon to find her oldest, alpha-female alpaca slaughtered. • The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club exercised some neighbourly spirit Saturday, donating $1,000 to the Kiwanis Affordable Housing Project, a development right beside the club. Jan. 29 After more than a few high-profile livestock attacks, regional district director Julian Fell wants the RDN to consider changing Coombs/Errington’s current animal control bylaw in an effort to address “dogs at large.” • An 81-year-old Bowser woman was airlifted to Vancouver hospital Tuesday night with serious injuries after a car accident that shut down Island Highway in Dashwood for five hours Tuesday. CONTINUED ON page A6
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2015 — YEAR IN REVIEW
January-March: a sexy city and a scary incident continued fRom pAgE A5
Feb. 3 Eighteen months into her first job as an elected official, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell took her place in the inner circle of the provincial government on Monday, sworn in as the Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation. • Compliance Energy has re-submitted its application for a coal mine less than 50 kilometres from downtown Qualicum Beach. In May of 2013, the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office rejected the company’s application for the proposed Raven coal mine, saying “the application does not contain the required information...”
Feb. 5 Kirk Oates questioned the political will of his colleagues Monday night as Parksville city council started a debate about bylaws that could change the use of woodstoves in the community. The first-term councillor wants to ban the future installation of wood-burning appliances outright in city homes. Feb. 10 Parksville is one of the sexiest cities in Canada. According to an annual poll conducted by PinkCherry, Parksville is the 22nd ranking city in the entire country, measured by the sales of sex toys, adult novelties and lingerie. Our quaint, little city is ninth in B.C. and second on Vancouver Island next to Victoria.
• In a landmark decision, the country’s top court unanimously ruled Friday that Canadians have the right to die. It’s welcome news for Parksville resident Bill Martin, a longtime advocate for the right to die. Feb. 12 With its future in jeopardy, Storybook Village is looking for a happy ending. The child-scale village has been a family hub in the middle of Qualicum Beach for five years, but Building Learning Together is struggling to maintain it and is looking to the community for ideas and support. Feb. 17 French Creek residents are unhappy about a proposal that could see their water bills increased by more than
45 per cent over the next three years. The private company that supplies water to about 2,000 homes in the French Creek area — Epcor — has applied to the B.C. Comptroller of Water Rights for a rate increase that could see a resident’s monthly bill go to $66.17 in 2017. • A local family wants to use a scary incident at Top Bridge Regional Park near Parksville Feb. 8 as a safety warning, especially around the area’s rain-swollen rivers. “My daughter was standing on the rocks and something slipped under her foot and she fell into the river,” said Dan Mackay, describing the 17-year-old as very careful and responsible. CONTINUED ON page A8
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To Dec 31, Village Theatre Box Office, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. ECHO Players adaptation of the 1946 Christmas movie “It’s a Wonder Life”. 24 cast members bring this timeless classic to life. A heart warming Christmas Play, a ‘must see’ for the whole family! 250-752-3522. info@echoplayers.ca, www.echoplayers.ca/
KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE SHADY
7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. Home for the holidays? Come on down to the Shady, meet your friends & have some fun! 250-7529111, www.shadyrest.ca
SUN. DEC 27 WINTER WONDERLAND ON ICE FREE SKATE
12:15-1:45pm, FREE. Everyone Welcome Skate sponsored by Ocean’s Edge Orthodontics. 2-3:30pm, FREE. Everyone Welcome Skate sponsored by Tim Horton’s.
MON. DEC 28 KIDS’ MAC CREATIVE CHRISTMAS Dec. 28-31, 1-3pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St. Parksville. Kids 7-13yrs join artist Jim Muir of Seehorse Creative Media for 4 days of fun. Register/$85, Jim @ 250710-9223 or seehorsecreativemedia@gmail.com
6:30-8pm drop in/Mondays, 825 Village Way/Christian Fellowship Ctre. Bring racket.
ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB
1pm everyday, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. Parksville. Drop-in tennis until March, weather permitting. 250-248-7280.
PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING
Drop-in events. Mon./ mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./ cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./ bridge @1pm/$2 Open to public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. 250- 954-3930 parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
TUE. DEC 29 TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)
6:30-8pm (Tuesdays), Dashwood (Little Qualicum) Comm. Hall(#1210) Ctre Rd, QBeach. Change your eating style, group support & advice. Drop in or Ann Batham 250-752-1275, pandainbc@shaw.ca)
7pm, Smoke ‘N Water Restaurant/Pacific Shores Resort, 1600 Stroulger Rd. Parksville. All-ages/FREE. info@smokenwater.com, 250-468-7192, www.SmokeNWater.com
THU. DEC 31 FREE NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION
5-8-pm, Oceanside Place Arena. Play pond hockey, make a craft, listen to music +. Balloon drop/countdown at 8pm. Entry/skate rentals FREE (courtesy of Tim Horton’s, Parksville) with a ticket, available at OS Place Arena & Ravensong Aquatic Centre. RDN, Rec & Parks 250-248-3252, www.rdn. bc.ca/recreation.
9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. Neil Robins, 250-390-3669, thebackyard@shaw.ca, thebirdstore.blogspot.ca
WED. DEC 30
MERRY CHRISTMAS GEORGE BAILEY!
LADIES BADMINTON
1:30-3pm, Arrowsmith Hall (Coombs Fairgrounds), 1014 Ford Rd., Coombs. New to badminton or experienced/ all welcome to join us. Info: 250-752-1103
THU. DEC 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE SHADY
BRADLEY CENTRE SPINNERS
Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. No ticket. Music Trivia party 9pm12am. East coast countdown at 9pm, west coast countdown at midnight! 250-752-9111, www.shadyrest.ca
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER PARTY
6pm seating, Smoke ‘N Water Restaurant/Pacific Shores Resort, 1600 Stroulger Rd. Parksville. All-ages. $79/5 course dinner. 8:30pm seating, $99/5 course dinner, Live Music & Dancing with Eastbound Train. Drink & Appy Specials, Champagne at Midnight! 250-468-7192, info@smokenwater.com, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, www.SmokeNWater.com
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10am-2pm, 975 Shearme Rd. (Bradley Ctre), Coombs. A fun-loving group of handspinners, weavers & knitters Bring your spinning wheel & lunch. 11am, “show & tell”.$ 2 ann. membership & $ 2 each visit. Call Dawn Ryan @ 250-248-6575.
TAMING THE DRAGON
1:30-2:30pm, $7/class* *no charge for caregivers. Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease. 250-927-4595, runfluid@hotmail.ca
DEEZ BAR & GRILL NEW YEAR’S EVE
9pm-12:05am, 3353 Is. Hwy. W., QBeach. With THE JAGSTERS. Dance Tickets $15. 250.752.8055 Bring
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6:30pm/doors, 7pm/ dinner-1am, Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Arrowsmith Branch #49. 19+/$40. 8pm/ dance “Silk Mischief with Bev Finch”. Midnight champagne. Draw for 2 round trip tickets to Vancouver from QBeach airport via Orca Airways. Tickets/Legion Parksville. Laura, 250-2485633, rd@shaw.ca
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THU. DEC 31
9pm, New Year’s Eve Dinner & special New Year’s Eve Performance with champagne & canapes to follow. Call the Box Office for details, 250-752-3522, www.echoplayers.ca/
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!
Join Us in Song and Worship Everyone Welcome Sunday 10:00am Errington Hall 1390 Errington Rd. Info: 250-954-3941 www.livinghopecommunitychurch.ca
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Silent Night, Holy Night Anglican Parish Of St. Mark 138 Hoylake Rd., W. Qualicum Beach 250-752-5414
Christmas Canata St. Mark’s Choir - Dec. 20th, 10am Choral Eucharist (BAS) Dec. 24th, 7:30pm Christ Mass (BCP) Dec. 24th, 10:30pm Said Eucharist (BCP) Dec. 24th, 7:30
Catholic Church of Ascension
We invite you to join us to celebrate the birth of Christ, God’s gift of love, at any of the following special services.
Candlelight & Carol Services Christmas Eve December 24th 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Christ’s Church
Qualicum Baptist Church
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600 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach
(behind the train station)
Service of Lessons and Carols
Candlelight Christmas Eve Carol Service
(The Christmas Story)
Christmas Eve December 24th 5:30pm & 9pm
Sunday, December 20 ~ 10am
Christmas Day December 25th 10:30am
Christmas Eve Holy Communion Service Thursday, Dec. 24 ~ 7pm
“The Longest Night” Service Sunday, December 20 ~ 6pm
December 24th, 6:30pm
At the Nanoose Evangelical Free Church
Our Saviour Lutheran Church 795 W. Island Hwy, Parksville 250-248-6644
Candlelight Service Dec.24th 7pm Christmas Day Service Dec. 25th 10am Sunday Service - Dec. 27th 10am Adult study 8:45am Lifetree Cafe - Dec. 28th 7pm Schiendler’s List Youngest Survivor speaks - a story of risk and redemption.
Knox United Church
Corner of Pym & Humphrey, PV 250-248-3927 Advent Services Sun., Dec. 20 Traditional Lessons & Carols 10am Longest Night Service Blue Christmas 4pm th
Christmas Eve Service Thurs., Dec. 24th An Unrushed Hour 4:00pm Family Service 7:00pm Midnight Service 11:00pm Sunday., Dec. 27th 10:00am
150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach 250-752-9831
(Oceanside) Held at Nanoose Place Comm. Centre, 2925 NW Bay Rd 250-752-2942
887 Wembley Road, Parksville 250-248-3747
Worship Service. Rev. Brenda Riley
St. Stephen’s United Church
The Christian Churches of the Oceanside Ministerial wish you a joyful Christmas.
St. Anne & St. Edmund
Arbutus Grove Church
407 Wembley Rd., Parksville 250-248-3114 The Rev. Andrew Twiddy
170 W. Hirst Ave., Parksville 250-248-6474 www.arbutusgrove.org Advent Service December 20th 10am Christmas Eve Service December 24th 7pm
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Carols, candles, choir & communion
St. Columba Presbyterian Church
Christian Fellowship Centre
4th Sunday in Advent “Love” Sun., Dec. 20th 4pm
Community Christmas Banquet
921 Wembley Road, Parksville 250-248-2348
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Thurs., Dec. 24th 7pm Morning Worship Sun., Dec. 27th 10:30am
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Feb. 19 Death sentences may be the only way to stop the destruction of the Englishman River estuary by Canada geese, Parksville city council heard this week. Tim Clermont and John Cooper of a group called the Guardians of Mid-Island Estuaries appeared before council Monday night, asking for $8,000 to continue their addling program and to develop a management strategy. • Four friendly fowl, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are wandering around the Craig Bay neighbourhood, mystifying residents who are concerned for their safety. Feb. 24 A compassion club in downtown Parksville is now distributing pot-based products. Though Pheonix Pain Management Society said it won’t distribute medical marijuana from its Parksville site until the city is on board, managing director Akil Pessoa stocked the shelves Friday with cannabinoid (CBD) products. • While people in many of the 91 participating cities across Canada braved sub-zero temperatures for the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, Parksville’s inaugural walk was treated to 12 C and sun. Hosted by the Island Crisis Care Society and supported by the Oceanside Task Force On Homelessness, the Saturday night event raised around $25,000 locally. Feb. 26 Three local Mounties are facing charges of assault with a weapon,
stemming from an alleged incident in Parksville jail cells in June of 2013, according to the Ministry of Justice. The case is being investigated by the Independent Investigation Office. A charge of assault with a weapon has been approved against Oceanside RCMP Const. Scott Kennedy Jones, Cpl. Michelle Rene Lebrun and Const. Mick Donald White. • Regional district directors pledged their support Tuesday night for NDP MP Jean Crowder’s bill to deal with derelict vessels, slated to set sail in the House of Commons today. March 3 Local residents will get their first opportunity to see and hear from the people who want to represent them in the House of Commons through an International Women’s Day-inspired forum Sunday in Parksville. • Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney says the policies of some of the nation’s biggest banks influenced law societies to discriminate against a B.C. university’s law program graduates. Lunney stood in the House of Commons last week “to draw attention to the astounding revelation that banks and big corporate interests under the rubric Legal Leaders for Diversity have unleashed a concerted effort to exclude persons with religious conviction from economic opportunity in their organizations.” CONTINUED ON page A12
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TOWN TIDINGS Qualicum Park Village Officially Opens RUSTY JOERIN PHOTO
Qualicum Park Village officially opened on December 4th. Joining tenants for the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left to right were, Chief Michael Reclalma, Parksville Qualicum Kiwanis Housing Society Director Pat Weber, Mayor Teunis Westbroek, RDN Area G Director Joe Stanhope, Parksville Qualicum Kiwanis Housing Society Director Scott Rodway, resident Debbie Wesnedge, and Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation and MLA for Parksville-Qualicum. This sustainable and affordable housing development is the result of the Community Partnership Initiatives, composed of the Town of Qualicum Beach, the Province of BC, Regional District of Nanaimo, the Qualicum Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society and the hard work, fundraising and donations from the community of Qualicum Beach. Thank you for your generosity.
Council Meetings to be Streamed Online New for 2016, Qualicum Beach Town Council meetings will be broadcast online beginning with the first meeting of the new year, Monday, January 11th, 2016 at 7:00 pm. You can stream the meetings and watch live from your computer or mobile device through the Town’s website at www.qualicumbeach.com. After the meeting, the video can be found in the video archives section on the Town’s website. Your computer will require an internet connection, proper internet browser and media player to view the webcast. To view the system requirements and plug-ins and for connection instructions please visit the Town’s website www.qualicumbeach.com. A schedule of upcoming Council meetings are below, and can also be found at www.qualicumbeach.com. Regular Council Meeting Schedule January 11, 2016 April 25 2016 September 12, 2016 February 1, 2016 May 16, 2016 October 3, 2016 February 22, 2016 June 13, 2016 October 24, 2016 March 14, 2016 July 11, 2016 November 14, 2016 April 4, 2016 August 15, 2016 December 5, 2016
Winter Survival Kit for your Vehicle Weather conditions can be hazardous during the winter months. Remember to maintain your focus on the road, and the vehicles surrounding you. Vehicles should be equipped with a set of winter tires, and the fuel level kept near full. It is recommended that individuals keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle in the event that you become stranded. A winter survival kit should have the basic winter necessities such as: Jumper Cables Emergency Blanket Hand Warmers Flares Mini first aid kit Water 12 Hr Light Stick Shovel Matches Cell Phone Kitty Litter Tow strap Multi Purpose Tool Gloves, Hats, Boots, Coat Flash Light/Extra Batteries Non-Perishable Food Items Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Emergency Program Coordinator at 250.752.6232.
Interest Expressed in the Town`s Strategic Lands
How to Report a Street Light Problem
On November 2nd, 2015 the Town invited expressions of interest from private parties or community groups to propose uses for one or both of the following Town-owned properties in the “Village Neighbourhood” area of Qualicum Beach: 1. 124 Harlech Road, old fire hall site 2. 181 Sunningdale Road West The Town received seven responses for the Harlech Road site and six responses for the Sunningdale Road site. Most of the proposed uses involved a long-term redevelopment or development of the site. The Town will be working with those proponents on a more thorough exploration of their ideas and concepts. We thank all of those people and groups that put forward their creative ideas. On a short-term basis, the Town is pleased to announce that Cloudhead Games Inc. will be signing a lease and moving into the old firehall building on Harlech Road for a 18 month lease beginning February 1 st, 2016. Cloudhead Games is a pioneering virtual reality game development company. We welcome Cloudhead Games back to the community and wish them success as they continue to grow their business in 2016.
There are two types of streetlights in the Town of Qualicum Beach. Typically, streetlights on metal poles are owned and maintained by the Town, and streetlights on wooden poles are owned and maintained by BC Hydro. The Town coordinates the streetlight maintenance and repair on Town owned metal poles, and forwards trouble report requests for wooden pole streetlights to BC Hydro for their action and repair. All requests for streetlight maintenance should be directed through the Town regardless of the pole type. If you notice a problem with any type of streetlight in the Town, for example, outage, cycling or dim light, please visit http:// q u a l i c u m b e a c h . co m / c m s. a s p ? w p I D = 6 7 8 to identify the light in question, or call the Town Hall 250.752.6921, or send an email to qbtown@qualicumbeach.com. Please provide details such as: street address, type of pole, closest intersection, and north/south/east/ west/ direction.
KSS Christmas Tree Pick-Up Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 2nd On Saturday, January 2 nd, 2016 from 9:00am to 3:00pm, volunteers from the KSS Dry Grad Committee and Council members will be driving the streets of Qualicum Beach fundraising and picking up discarded Christmas trees. To contribute, please leave your tree, along with your bottles, cans, or monetary donation for pick-up at the end of your driveway before 9am. You may also drop off your tree and donation at the Public Works Yard located at the corner of Fern Road and Berwick Road.
2016 Dog Tags 2016 dog tags are now available at the Town Hall. Until January 31 st, 2016, a discounted rate of $20 for spayed and neutered dogs, and $40 for unspayed and unneutered dogs applies (a partial rebate is available after spaying or neutering.Bylaw No 649 requires that owners license every dog over the age of 8 weeks in the Town.
2016 Business Licences Every person and or company conducting business within the Town boundaries must have a valid business licence. The fees vary; however, the fee for the majority of businesses is $110 for the calendar year. For an Inter-Community Business Licence, pay an additional $150 for the same term. Visit www.qualicumbeach.com for an application.
Have you Received your 2016/2017 Town Office Schedule Garbage Collection Schedule? Town Offices Holiday Hours: Closed on
The 2-year 2016/2017 Garbage, Green Bin, and Recycling Schedules were mailed out to residences on December 14th. If you have not received your 2016/2017 Collection Schedule please contact the Town Office, or you can print your own by visiting www.qualicumbeach.com and clicking on “RECOLLECT Garbage and Recycling Services” at the bottom of the page. Sign up for a customized RECOLLECT reminder via phone, email, calendar notice and/or Twitter. Please be reminded that this schedule is for a 2 year period. Schedules will not be delivered in 2017. Thank you!
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erry Christmas. It has to be OK to say that to people this time of year, just as it was OK to say Happy Hanukhah earlier this month or Happy Ramadan in June. Jesus Christ was one very influential person. We are predominantly a nation of Christians. This is not a bad thing. Moses was one very influential person. We have many Jewish people in Canada. This is not a bad thing. Muhammad was one very influential person. We have many Muslims in Canada. This is not a bad thing. Those who bend over backwards to not offend are doing just that. How is it an offence to say Merry Christmas? We don’t know many Christians who would be offended if a Happy Hanukkah or Happy Ramadan was directed their way. It’s way past time to dial down the rhetoric regarding the use of the word Christmas. We should as Canadians be proud of our inclusive ways. The country as we know it was founded by immigrants — that is not to say it wasn’t doing just fine without European settlers, but that’s a different subject for a different time. Our inclusive ways should include Christians, shouldn’t it? Because we are predominantly a nation of Christians, we need be cognizant of the risk of bowling over those of other faiths, to be sure. Sadly, those who are the loudest about ‘keeping Christ in Christmas’ don’t sound inclusive. They sound combative, which is, well, kind of unChristian. Conversely, those who are the loudest about being offended by the bombardment of Christian holidays and references to Christ need to chill and perhaps focus on the messages of goodwill and giving the season of Christmas brings, instead of religion. Yes, there is too much commercialism. Yes, if you’re not a Christian, this can all be a bit much. But just as Easter can be a time of renewal, Christmas can be time of giving and goodwill. Those positive concepts cross all paths. Merry Christmas. — Editorial by John Harding
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This communiTy hAs A BiG hEART It’s hard to describe the energy created at SOS this holiday season by countless caring community members. Staff and volunteers witnessed residents coming in with arms full of stuffed toys; they welcomed young residents with smiles on their faces bringing in hand-picked games and popular gifts; they thanked senior residents who lovingly selected beautiful scarves and exciting new books for local teenagers. Residents, businesses and community groups donated online, they banded together and stuffed stockings for seniors, they baked, they called or came in with cash and cheques, uttering words of kindness and hope for those that their donations will benefit. It’s hard to describe just how heartening all of this is, but I can tell you for sure that this community has a big heart. And when local children wake up Christmas morning they will find a special gift under their tree, and they will get to enjoy a good meal, thanks to the Angels in our community who went out of their way to make Christmas a magical time for those who really need it. We want to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts, and we want to thank The Parksville Qualicum Beach News for going above and beyond to help make Christmas a little brighter in our community. Renate SutheRland SOS executive diRectOR Qualicum Beach
skEpTicAl on sTAff Re: John Harding’s Dec. 17 editorial (‘Bullish on Parksville’). If we do get some solid details about what Parksville and District Chamber of Com-
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“They (Christians) are currently at a high level of risk and there is not
one country in the Middle East that will accept them.” FatheR KaRam alRaBan, See StORy Page a1
merce CEO Kim Burdern is talking about, if the project, or projects, required re-zoning, building permits, etc., would they even get through city hall staff, let alone get to city council? With past performance of both parties, I would not hold my breath. When and if we get the details about what Burden is talking about, this would be a good story to follow from start to finish, publishing in the paper all the interaction between whoever the developer is and city hall staff, warts and all. nORman PatteRSOn Parksville
chAnGE foR 2016 Last week, my brother wrote a letter to the editor regarding the lack of Christmas Spirit on the part of the city itself. I would just like to add that I had also written to Mayor Marc Lefebvre and my brother had written to the CAO of Parksville and in the two-three weeks since have received no response. Other residents of Parksville have stated that there used to be lights and banners and such, so one would think they must be in storage somewhere. From the city’s viewpoint, they are apparently worried about the liability and they don’t have a bucket truck. Such reasoning, while possibly having some merit, just comes down to an excuse. Now, on a more positive note, I would personally like to extend my gratitude to some of the businesses (Macdonald Realty for example) for forging ahead with an amazing display of that very same Christmas spirit. If we could just get a few more business owners to show this kind of enthusiasm, I would venture to say that more people might even choose Parksville for a Christmas shopping
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experience. For 2016 let’s agree to make a change, and in the meantime I would just like to offer up a seasonal Merry Christmas to everyone in the entire area. ROn StuaRt Parksville
moRE spiRiT plEAsE As a recent visitor to Parksville I was thoroughly amazed and in disbelief that this community that attracts so many visitors during the year, including the Christmas season, has very little signs of Christmas as you drive through town on the Island Highway. One Christmas tree can hardly be described as decorating or showing Christmas Spirit. I was totally surprised that almost none of the businesses have any lights or decorations. I come from Salmon Arm (population of 16,000) and our corridor through town plus the downtown area is all lit up and welcoming to anyone driving through or to the residents themselves. At a time when depression seems to be prevalent amongst so many, it may help to lift their spirits a little and get them through the holiday season. It would also seem possible that it may attract people to want to stop in our little town and look around a bit and maybe do some shopping. As I drove through Parksville, it seemed like Christmas was postponed for another year and I could not believe that the businesses themselves had nary a light in the windows. Very depressing, I thought, as we travelled on to more welcoming sights in the nearby towns. Come on Parksville, show us your community is alive and well and put some Christmas spirit in your town. KaRen PattiSOn Salmon Arm
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A mini rainbow playground ball. koli kitAzAki
PS4. odin coleMAn Colwood
Mostly lego. tobiAS HASSey Parksville
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Oceanside RCMP’s top priorities this year, according to chief of police Brian Hunter. Addressing the Regional District of Nanaimo’s board of directors, Hunter said the priorities are a result of statistics and meetings with elected officials and community groups. • The Parksville Downtown Business Association plans to spend $22,000 sprucing up the streets of the city in 2015, members learned at the group’s annual general meeting on Tuesday. March 17 Funding for a $37 million water infrastructure project in Parksville is on hold, but planning work has to continue, according to the Englishman River Water Service board. “The obvious lack of knowledge of DFO (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) staff is a serious concern,” said chair Joe Stanhope at an emergency meeting Friday morning to discuss a surprising letter. • In an age of artisan crackers and gluten-free everything — what does it even mean to be organic? That’s what the B.C. government is trying to figure out. The Ministry of Agriculture is looking to regulate the term “organic” through a certification program that would see standards put in place for farmers who want to call their practices and products organic. CONTINUED ON page A13
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March 19 Police officers gave out something other than lucky charms on St. Patricks’ Day. Mounties issued 100 violation tickets during an annual undercover distracted driving campaign set up in Nanoose Bay — the efforts are part of a province-wide campaign to curb texting and talking on the phone while behind the wheel. • Sixteen local high school students are taking part in the annual Qualicum Beach Fire Camp March 15 to 21. For seven days the students will get an up-close and personal look at emergency response organizations including Parksville and Qualicum Beach fire departments, B.C. Ambulance Service, Oceanside RCMP, the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Air Force. March 24 British Columbian researchers are trying to answer the age-old question: what is the secret to a long, healthy life? To help find the answer, lead researcher Angela Brooks-Wilson said she’s seeking “super seniors” to take part in the Canada-wide study. • A blight affecting arbutus trees on Vancouver Island may not be a big worry, according to the experts. “Neofusicoccum arbuti, a fungus that occurs naturally in this region, can cause stem and branch cankers and some of the branch dieback,” said Dr. Brenda Callan, scientist with Natural Resources Canada at the Pacific Forestry Centre in Victoria. March 26 Village Way and Qualicum Road won’t get an illuminated pedestrian crossing any time soon, disappointing the new Qualicum Woods
Residents’ Association. Council requested a staff report on the possible “special crosswalk” after the association asked for safety improvements to the intersection at the March 2 council meeting. • A French Creek mother with her second child on the way is fighting to keep a Telus cell phone tower out of her Sandpiper subdivision, fearing potential health hazards for her family. “Can you tell me conclusively there will be no harm to my daughter?,” Genelle Conn, holding back tears, asked the Regional District of Nanaimo board at Tuesday night’s meeting, to no response. March 31 The population in Parksville and the surrounding rural areas increased slightly, by 0.6 and 0.9 per cent respectively, while the population in Qualicum Beach dipped by 0.5 per cent. As of 2014 Parksville’s population was 12,227, Qualicum Beach came in at 8,500 and the surrounding areas cumulatively recorded a population of 39,085 which includes Deep Bay/Bowser, Coombs/Errington, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Cedar and Pleasant Valley. • Driving an energy-efficient vehicle just got a little cheaper. The B.C. government announced last week that those who purchase battery powered and plug-in hybrid cars can save up to $5,000 through a revived emission-free vehicle subsidy. It’s welcome news for Parksville’s director of community planning Blaine Russell, an electric vehicle enthusiast and driver since 2012. TUESDAY: April through June
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he North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre recently received a female white-winged scoter from the Qualicum Beach area. She had been found by people walking by, in distress crashing into rocks at the shore. She had wounds to the head and back which thankfully were not deep but suggests she was attacked by a raptor or possibly a dog. She also somehow managed to get the PHOTO SUBMITTED BY NIWRA lower tip of her beak caught in an oyster shell Cory Gardner, NIWRA’s animal worker released that was removed once admitted. a white-winged Scoter after it had been We were able to get her back to the ocean found in Qualicum Beach possibly attacked by and she flew off nicely. a raptor or a dog. Of the world’s three species of scoters (white-winged, surf, and black scoter), all of which inhabit Holarctic waters, the whiteThey feed almost exclusively by diving, winged scoter is the largest and best known, generally taking prey on or near the bottom. in part because its nests are the most acces- Mollusks and crustaceans are important sible. foods in wintering areas—generally open This scoter nests on freshcoastal environments, especialwater lakes and wetlands in the ly bays and inlets, where food is northwestern interior of North likely to be most abundant. America and winters along the The white-winged scoter is By Sylvia Campbell Pacific and Atlantic Coasts serially monogamous: the male Known in Europe as the velvet leaves his mate soon after she bescoter, in reference to the male’s gins laying eggs. rich black plumage, this species Females sometimes nest in (both sexes) has a large stocky high densities on islands but body and a prominent white more often appear to nest up to speculum on each wing. Males several kilometers from water. are distinguished by their black Nests are typically hidden beplumage and a hump in the midneath dense, thorny vegetation, dle of their brightly marked bill, and in both e.g., gooseberry or rose bushes. Individuals sexes the base of the bill is swollen. return to the same general area to nest in When taking off, the white-winged scoter subsequent years and may even use the same runs and flies along the surface of the wa- nest bowl. ter for a short distance. Once in the air, its The survival rate of young scoters is low, flight is swift and direct, powered by a rapid with most mortality occurring in the first few wing-beat. Individuals often fly low over the weeks of life. water in lines referred to as strings, but most — Wild’n Free is written by Sylvia Campof their time is spent loafing or swimming on bell, co-founder of NIWRA and can be the surface. reached at 250-248-8534 or wildlife@niwra.
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600gr
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500gr
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4
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3
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28-35gr
2
170gr
125gr
Old El Paso
8 Soft Flour Tortillas, 189gr
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Clover Leaf
Whole Baby Clams or Clam Juice
Smoked Oysters or Mussels
142gr or 236ml
85gr
5
3$ for
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4
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4
10
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225gr
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5 10
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2
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5
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10
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QUICK AND EASY FAMILY MEALS Meat Lasagna with 3 Cheeses
375ml
120gr
1.89lt
Bassili’s Best
Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
15% Leg Crab Meat
Beverage
750ml
Classic Dip
155-163gr
175gr
Five Alive or Nestea
Clamato Juice
Nalley
Stax Potato Chips
for
398ml
2$
Lay’s
Christie
Bits & Bites
Unico
Clover Leaf
for
Mott’s
Non Alcoholic Sparkling Juice
5
2$
LICABL PP
Refried Beans
500ml
2$
3
99
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3
2
10
5$
Martinelli’s
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Old El Paso
Dairyland
250gr
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99
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2
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3
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5
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650ml
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10
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99
4
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Tazo
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10
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225-500gr
453gr
99
2$
Nestle
Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix
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Hills Bros
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5
2$
4
Hellmann’s
Selected, 475ml
Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr
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140-454gr
340gr
600gr
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3
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4$
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340-630gr
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Maple Ham
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Hungarian or Wine Salami
2
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99
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Per
100 gr
Sushi
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49
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227gr
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Homous or Baba Ganouj
10 Piece Sushi Lovers
6
Schneiders
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Fat Free or Harvest Tyme Turkey Breast
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5
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99
10/20 Size
3
99
Frozen or Previously Frozen New Zealand
Blue Cod Fillets
99 4 ¢
100 gr
Sweet Treats Cranberry Trio
Sultana Raisins
3
49
Per
Quality Fresh
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Per
100 gr
Fresh
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99
Per
100 gr
1
Alaskan King Crab Legs
Digby Scallops
3-4oz Lobster Tails
Roasted Cashews from India
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Frozen
400gr
Per
100 gr
Quality Fresh
Sweet Treats Licorice Wheels
500gr
99 Per
100 gr
399
4
99
599
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Local artists find home for holidays 89-year-old ‘rookie’ exhibits pastels at Qualicum gallery J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
The new kid on the Parksville Qualicum arts scene has an affinity for camping and music and a growing collection of pastel landscapes. Oh, and two great-grandchildren. Donna Hales, a spry and vigorous 89, has one of two new exhibits on display through mid-January at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply in Qualicum Beach. She is sharing space with members of the Mid-Island Polymer Art Guild — also known as the Clay Mates. “We try to include artists in our gallery in the revolving displays that, in our opinion, have not yet reached a professional status, but because they’ve been longtime customers we try to promote and encourage,” said Bonnie Luchtmeijer, owner of Qualicum Art Supply. The Clay Mates, who include
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donna hale, an 89-year-old Parksville artist, has recently taken up pastel landscapes and shares an exhibit of her work at Qualicum arts supply in Qualicum beach until mid-january.
Rose Gauthier, Joyce Grenon and Lynn Orriss, are back for a return engagement after displaying their distinctive poly-
mer clay journals, jewelry and wall hangings here last December. But this month’s exhibit is a first for Hales, whose life was
taken up with raising two children and running businesses in both food service and hardware with her husband.
Still, she had been painting recreationally for decades on the prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and selling the occasional piece, by the time she relocated to Vancouver Island in the early 2000s. About two years ago, she began studying pastels at Creekside Studio under award-winning pastel artist Joan Larson in Qualicum Beach. Larson’s work is striking for its realism, particularly her series of horses. That realism is also apparent in Hales’ bold, textured landscapes, which bear little of the dreamlike haziness that pastels can often impart. “I’m really loving them,” said Hales. “It’s fun to do.” It’s also practical. Hales loves camping, and most of her art represents scenes she’s viewed while on camping trips — including a unique piece showing an air tanker dropping a load of distinctive red fire retardant on last summer’s Dog Mountain fire near Sproat Lake. “I started with oils and moved to acrylics,” said Hales, who began painting between the age of 30 and 35. See ARTISTS, page A24
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MAC folk back in 2016 Vancouver singer Reid Jamieson opens new year
The McMillan Arts Centre kicks off the New Year with a return engagement from Vancouver-based Reid Jamieson Band in its Folk at the MAC music series Jan. 8. A regular on CBC/NPR’s Vinyl Cafe, and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (folk), Reid has recorded with Sarah Harmer, Samantha Parton (Be Good Tanyas), various members of
Blue Rodeo and John Sheard (Celine Dion, Matt Anderson). Reid recently took part in a special ensemble recording called The Kennedy Suite with Cowboy Junkies, which was long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize. Jamieson’s music, described by the Globe and Mail as “gorgeous, sun-struck acoustic soul,” is often presented in accompaniment with his saucy wife and long-time songwriting partner Carolyn Victoria Mill. Together, they present an entertaining duo
where harmonies abound. They have recently released their first record together: Juniper’s Kitchen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance to begin at 7. Tickets are $15.00, $12.00 for OCAC members, and may be purchased in advance at the McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more info call 250-2488185 or email info@mcmillanartscentre.com. — Submitted by The MAC
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award-winning singer-songwriter reid jamieson plays the first Folk at the maC concert Friday, jan. 8.
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Gala in MaRch
Music awards seeks entries Vancouver Island Music Awards calls for artists’ submissions
Producers of the annual Vancouver Island Music Awards are calling for music submissions from Island and west coast musicians for the 2015 awards. The regional music awards show, now produced by Bryce Jackson, is accepting music from all genres and ages. The deadline to submit is Jan. 7, 2016, and the 12th anphoto subMitted by ViMa nual gala will be held in The Vancouver Island March. Music Awards gala The host city has yet will be held in March. to be determined; Victoria and Courtenay are said to be in the running, said James Kasper, founder of VIMA. For submission info visit thevimas.com or email Bryce Jackson at vima@worldforte.com. — Submitted by James Kasper
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“But with pastels, there’s not much cleanup when you’re out camping.” On of those camping trips she met a man who, when he saw what she was up to, gave her a substantial folio of scenic photos. That chance meeting led to her most mysterious work to date — an image of a suspension bridge she believed to be Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver. “But everyone that sees it tells me it’s not Lion’s Gate,” she said. “I don’t know where it is.” Qualicum Art Supply is located at 206 First Ave. West in Qualicum Beach. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 250-752-3471 or email qacs@shaw.ca.
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Qualicum company earns nomination Qualicum Beach’s Modern Marketing Advantage has been nominated for a B.C. Small Business Award for Best Online Marketer. Owner Celeste Walmsley said a buzz started on social media due to the results they get for their clients, their innovativeness and marketing knowledge. “MMA helps local, small business ‘solopreneurs’ connect with their clients and potential clients, build relationships with them and establish themselves as local experts in order to grow their businesses and allow our community to thrive,” she said in a news release. The Best Online Marketer Award is for the most innovative and impactful online marketing campaign executed by a B.C. small business. MMA earned a spot as a top-10 finalist in the category through online votes and now has to make a case to the judges to make the short list of five on Jan. 29 for a chance at the grand prize at a ceremony in Vancouver on Feb. 25. The winner in each category receives recognition and $1,500 cash. Walmsley said her company “demonstrates creativity and increases customer engagement, as well as proves positive results against measurable goals set for the campaign.” Go to http://sbbcawards.ca/award/online-marketer/modern-marketing-advantage for the local company’s efforts. — NEWS Staff
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Event marks the advent of another year
Once again, the Qualicum Beach Legion, with the support of Quality Foods and the Town of Qualicum Beach, is hosting its annual New Year’s Day Levée. A Levée is a uniquely Canadian New Year’s Day tradition of receptions held by the Governor General of Canada, the Lieutenant Governors of the provinces, the Canadian Forces, RCMP, some municipalities and Legion Branches. The Levée marks the advent of another year and provides an opportunity for the public to visit. The first recorded Levée in Canada was held on Jan. 1, 1646 in the Château St. Louis by Charles Huault de Montmagny, Governor of New France (later Québec) from 1636 to 1648. In addition to shaking hands and wishing a Happy New Year to citizens presenting themselves at the Château, the governor informed guests of significant events in France, as well as the state of affairs within the colony. In turn, the settlers were expected to pledge anew their allegiance to the Crown. The Levée tradition was continued by British Colonial Governors in Canada, and subsequently continues to the present day. The Legion says it looks forward to receiving members of the community again this year for refreshments, food and live music by Bruce Feltham; and the Qualicum Beach Pipe Band. The celebration is from noon– 3 p.m. at the Legion, 180 Veterans Way in Qualicum Beach. — Submitted by Qualicum Beach Legion
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at a less frenzied pace for a while.
SCORPIO Look for ways to increase your cash flow. Creative activities will be rewarding, financially & personally. SAGITTARIUS If you stay focused over the next few days there is no limit to what you might accomplish.
CANCER Rise above petty
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your feelings bottled up, there will be an explosion.
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December 15 – 31
Happy Holidays! The volunteers at the Oceanside Community Safety Offices hope that everyone is having a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.
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Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers are part of a non-profit organization that offers various, beneficial programs to residents of all ages - free of charge. Stop by and see us for a visit in the New Year, we are back and open on January 4th. If you are considering a volunteer opportunity or would just like to chat about the various programs we deliver, please don’t hesitate to drop in. Parksville: 100 East Jensen Ave. (next to the library) Qualicum Beach: 201-660 Primrose St. (next to the Library)
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Thomas Howard Meeker July 10, 1933 ~ December 4, 2015
Thomas Howard Meeker of London, Ontario, who previously lived in Ottawa, ON, Parksville, BC and Bobcaygeon, ON, passed away in his home shared with his son Dan surrounded by family. Tom was born on July 10, 1933 in Kitchener, ON and passed on December 4, 2015 in London, ON. Tom is dearly missed by his son Mike Meeker and daughter-in-law Sharon, Shari Meeker-Duncan, Dan Meeker, Tracy Meeker and son-in-law, Mark Richardson. He is survived by 9 grandchildren: Zac (and Terri), Adam (and Deb), Seth, Shane (and Kristen), Hannah, Isaac, Riley, Emmett and Tess; and two greatgrandchildren, Nate and Ty, and will be missed by his brother Howie, wife Leah and his extended family. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family. His family invites family and friends to visit his on-line memorial to share in a celebration of his life. Go to www.never-gone.com and type in his name Thomas Meeker. Please feel free to add any memories or pictures you wish to share.
VILLAGE OF MASSET on Notice to Mr. Charles Ehlers, Mr. Hans Huebner, Ms. Hannelore Huebner, Mr. Dietmar Gritzka, and/or their executors, heirs or next of kin: This is your official notification under s. 414 (1) of the Local Government Act that the following property was sold for taxes on September 28, 2015 pursuant to s. 403 of the Local Government Act: PID: 005-531-926, LOT 12, BLOCK 24, DISTRICT LOT 234, QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT PLAN 1032; and PID: 005-531-888, LOT 11, BLOCK 24, DISTRICT LOT 234, QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT PLAN 1032; The redemption period for the Property will expire on September 28, 2016 at 10:00am. You may contact the Village of Masset to determine the amount required to redeem the Property.
BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.
Warehouse Lien Tranquility Woods is here by giving notice that we will be selling the following vehicle on January 8th, 2016 for nonpayment. 2004 Intruder by Damon Vin # 5B4MP67G943392327 Debtor Richard Blanchard, amount owing $38,000. Please contact Margaret Humphries at 250-248-3033.
COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.
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MISSING CAT, Pioneer Cres., Parksville. Short-hair neutered blk male (Angel). White chest & feet. Tatoo WB835. Call (250)757-9125, (250)757-9911
SUTCO seeks US qualified drivers for Super B flat deck division. We offer e logs, benefits, matched contribution pension plan, late model equipment and more. Apply; on line at sutco.ca, email careers@sutco.ca or fax (778)754-4025
ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. In your home or mine. Call Gina (250)927-3005.
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Margaret Rose Mazurak (nee Scott) Born in London England January 30th, 1937, Margaret passed away in Nanaimo British Columbia, December 8th, 2015. Margaret was predeceased by her siblings Bill Scott, Betty Green and Joan Wiese. Margaret is survived by her husband Morely Mazurak, her two sons Rick Bisshopp and Doug Farnell and their spouses Betty and Deanna, numerous nieces and nephews, grand children and great grand children. We would like to thank Brian and Janet Wiese from Qualicum Beach for all of their time and effort in making Margaret’s last month’s happy. There will be a family gathering sometime in the spring.
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HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
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EMERALD ESTATES 2 bedroom 2 bath(1 walk in shower/1 bathtub) Bright Highly Coveted ASSISTED living for 50 Emerald Estates on Mills St., Parksville Weekly Housecleaning included and Optional Meals 5 days a week. Kitchen with Pantry. Walk to grocery, restaurant, stores, coffee shops Private Parking and Scooter Parking! Call Val 250752-6915
BRIGHT PROFESSIONAL space, 200sq ft, shared waiting area/washroom in a Hair Salon. Downtown location w/lots of parking. Available Jan 1, 2016. (250)248-2229.
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PARKSVILLE’S EMERALD Estates offers a unique style of Supportive Living for 50+ age. 1-bdrm patio suite. Available Dec 1st. $1,200/month. Call Lynn (250)303-0098.
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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals were looking to enter the Christmas break on a two game winning streak when they took on the Kerry Park Islanders last Saturday night. Former General Tanner Browne had other plans, as the defenseman notched a hat trick, leading the way for the Islanders as they beat the Gens 5-3. Cam Nickerson, Brodie Smith and Brandon Roberge all scored for the Generals in the loss. “This team has to learn to work hard,” Oceanside head coach Brad Knight said. “It’s all about attitude. We’ve got guys coming back into the lineup who think everything’s going to come easy to them because they’ve got talent. “Everyone thinks there’s some special formula and that it’s all about skill, but it comes down to working hard. All we had to do was show up and work
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hard in this game and I think we would have had more success. You earn your breaks and you earn your chances, you don’t get that if you don’t work hard.” In a game in which the Generals could have made up ground on the two teams ahead of them in the standings, they weren’t able to grab another two points to move that much closer from
the bottom of the league. “That was our worst loss to date, in my opinion,” Knight said. “It’s the toughest loss this season for sure. It was a game that we should have won; we had a full roster and we’ve got Comox in our sights. Definitely the biggest loss on the season, I feel.” The Generals had Brodie
Smith back in the lineup Saturday after Smith was called up to the BCHL for two games with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Missing from the roster on Saturday night, however, was defenceman Josh Harvey. The Prince George Spruce Kings of the BCHL called up Harvey for a few games during the Spruce Kings road trip on Vancouver
Island. With the Generals still sitting at the bottom of their division and the overall league standings, Knight hopes to see a little more competing from his team come the New Year, as well as that hard work he’s been hoping to see on a consistent basis. “I want to see guys who want to be here, be here,” Knight said. “The guys who think they’re too good, don’t be here. If you’re going to be here, I just want to see you play hard, that’s it. You’ve got to want to be part of this team and show it on and off the ice. “Hopefully some guys will make some big decisions over the break and realize they’re part of the problem, not part of the solution.” With three cards remaining for roster moves coming out of the Christmas break, there’s a good chance the Generals could be making a few more moves before the trade deadline. “Absolutely,” Knight said. “We’ve got three cards left to make some moves and we’ll make sure we use those to make our team better where we need to.”
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Parksville’s Chelsea Hoey is finding her way on the court at Thompson Rivers University, learning to balance basketball, books and the life of a university student-athlete. The biggest challenge for Hoey in her freshman season came at the start of the basketball year, after Hoey suffered
a knee injury that kept her out of action for the first four weeks of the season. Missing all of her team’s exhibition action, Hoey spent that first month getting back the strength in her knee and is just now finding her way with her team, which sports a 6-2 record. The WolfPack women’s program is currently in second place in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Explorer division. “It’s been a challenge,” Hoey said. “Making that tran-
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sition from high school basketball to the CIS has been tough. “The speed and intensity of the game are on a whole different level than what it was like in high school. It’s almost like I have to learn how to play the game all over again. I have new teammates, a new gameplay style and also just the physical fitness of everyone is a lot different from what I was used to before.” Off the court, Hoey has been very busy but has also been enjoying university life as well.
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One of seven golfers on the women’s side, Waters has been a constant figure in the lineup thanks to her consistent play and a few other circumstances surrounding her team. “It’s been an interesting season so far,� Waters said. “We’ve got a few players who are ineligible and one out with an injury, so our traveling team consists of just four golfers, instead of our regular five we would have. It’s been nice in
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“I left a lot out there but it was definitely a personal victory for me being back on that course once again.� Waters, who hails from Qualicum Beach, has found her groove when it comes to balancing the books and her clubs so far this year at SFU.
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The Kwalikum Secondary senior girls basketball team and their alumni counterparts were all smiles following play in the annual Alumni Basketball Tournament Sunday afternoon.
While the smell of Rub A5-35 still lingers, the KSS Alumni Basketball Tournament came to a close last weekend with no major injuries suffered. The annual instalment of the KSS Alumni tournament had another good showing this year, with former Kondors taking to the court at
KSS once again to catch up with old friends to see who could still play. In total, there were four teams on the men’s side, along with the KSS senior boys team, in the tournament while the women had two teams on hand, the most in recent memory, to go along with this year’s senior girls team at KSS. In the end, it was the Perennial Misfits (2012-2013 Grads) taking home the Alumni Championship, with three wins and one loss. Tournament MVP went to Sandy Balidiong, who played for the Misfits.
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Her next tournament, Waters finished 28th, shooting a final-round score 79 for a two-round total of 161 at a tourney in Bellingham, Wash. Trending in the right direction in tournament play, Waters and her teammates at SFU have four more tournaments left in the New Year and she’ll be looking to make the most of it after re-charging over the holidays with an appearance on the court for the KSS Alumni Basketball Tournament. “It’s nice to get away and come back home,” Waters said. “It’s so busy over in the city so to be home for a few weeks is a nice change of pace. Getting to see all the girls again is fun, too; it’s nice to catch up and see how we all handle playing basketball after being away from it for so long.”
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It’s not unusual for people to crack jokes about a store in Qualicum Beach renting snowshoes, when there are normally only a handful of days annually that a set of golf clubs would be unusable. What many of those humorous urbanites fail to realise is that a few hundred meters of elevation gain can make all the difference between a hiking trail being wet and it being completely obscured by snow. As our Island’s topography is defined by its mountainous profile, this means that many trails that provide moderately challenging hikes with attractive views for much of the year are only passable in winter with the aid of flotation provided by snowshoes. Even then, making headway through fresh snow often provides an extremely arduous physical task, even without adding the challenge of mountain gradients. The advantage is that, with patience, many favourite hikes can still be completed and the views and environment are augmented spectacularly by the snow. My own philosophy on local snowshoe use is not that I’m going snowshoeing per se. I’m going for a hike, and at some point snowshoes may be of use. A good analogy would be packing a waterproof because rain is possible. With that in mind, winter walks demand some contingencies which, in ideal circumstances, will remain unused in the same way as the airbags in the car on your drive to the grocery store. I always carry a whistle, headlamp, basic first aid supplies with heat packs, a couple of reflective survival blankets with cord or a bootlace to turn one into a shelter, a set of lightweight, ventilated waterproofs, the means to start a fire, a steel cup or water bottle in which I can make a hot drink, a knife and a dry layer of insulated clothing (which won’t be used while actually hiking to prevent rain or condensation compromising its effectiveness). Shorter days, slower progress and even familiar areas that look completely different can all conspire to leave hikers overdue and caught out by disorientation and darkness. As features on the ground that aid the awareness of location may be concealed, and the flat light of snowy skies hinders the use of the sun, I carry flagging tape to aid backtracking and I make a point of keeping a compass handy, checking regularly to avoid, rather than redeem, a confusing situation. The consistency of snow itself is hugely significant to whether the outing will be enjoyed or endured. In ideal conditions, snowshoes will allow the hiker to walk effortlessly across crusted or consolidated surfaces where boots alone would break through with every step, or sometimes intermittently. Often though, heavy west coast precipitation will weigh down every step, making progress painfully slow. Muscles are challenged by the unfamiliar dynamic of lifting the weight of snow on the snowshoe decks high enough to plant them again with
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each stride. While this gait can be arduous, the alternative is to wallow waist or even chest deep, making the energy required to keep moving forward practically unsustainable. For those new to the activity, the trick is to avoid routes when they are covered by fresh snow and unbroken trails. Avoiding the temptation to try and walk at what would normally be considered a reasonable pace can be difficult. Using breathing, not expectation, to guide speed is the most effective way to enjoy the experience and ration energy expenditure. If done properly, participants are rewarded with a silent dreamscape, accessible without the concentration required to pick lines while skiing. The reduced numbers of people heading onto the trails in winter will be an incentive for those who look for seclusion in their outdoors activities, and the purity of a recently snowclad landscape brings a new scene of beauty with every turn of the trail. If you like the idea of planning a snowshoe friendly hike, keep an eye on the weather, choose an area with which you’re familiar and err on the side of caution with pace and distance. Remember that fresh snow can
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• 2490 sf, 3 bed/2.5 bath rancher on .46 ac with ocean & mountain views • 15 yr home w/elegant, open floor plan perfect for family gatherings • Fully loaded kitchen, S/S appliances and gas cooktop • Cozy gas FP in both the great room & in the conversation/breakfast area • Expansive patio sheltered under tile roof with 3 skylights • RV/boat parking plus 3 bay, side entry garage with room for all the toys!
160 HOYLAKE W. ROAD
2850 HIGH SALAL DRIVE, HORNBY ISLAND
Beautiful expansive ocean views from this home featuring 4 beds, 5 baths, a dream kitchen with state of the art European appliances, maple plank floors, 3 fireplaces, a library, & a home gym. Located in the heart of Qualicum Beach, a 5 minute walk to shopping, sandy beach, and waterfront dining.
Superb ocean views, 3,700 sqft., & architectural character reminiscent of First Nations long houses; including a 32 foot galleria with skylights. The open floor plan boasts natural elements with an entertainer’s kitchen, media room, & full billiards room. Spectacular patios situated on 8.7 acres, 550 feet of waterfront.
$1,999,999
Aaron Nicklen*
$1,045,000
2700 VAN ISLE ROAD
Peace & serenity on this 15 acre estate with 2 homes amongst the trees providing an ocean view from the top of the ridge, 10 min drive to Nanaimo, & 2 mins to Fairwinds Recreation Centre. Main home has 3 beds, 2 baths, wood stove. Mobile rents for $900/mo, perfect mortgage helper. Not in the ALR.
Aaron Nicklen*
$698,000
Louise Roy*
1023 TARA CRESCENT
388 BURNHAM ROAD
This 1,740 sqft. rancher on a crawl space offers an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings perfect for entertaining, oak cabinetry in the kitchen, leading to a patio & a fenced yard. With 3 beds, 2 baths, & an appealing floor plan, this home is move in ready. Located in popular French Creek in a private setting.
This exquisite 3,680 sqft. home in the desirable Judges Row neighbourhood sits on 0.32 of an acre, boasting lush gardens, hot tub, gourmet kitchen, 4 beds, 4 baths, plus an 1,100 sqft. 2 beds suite. Fireplaces in both homes, new roof and heat pump, south facing backyard. Perfect for B&B or family.
$657,000
Aaron Nicklen*
2763 PARKER ROAD
Perfect for a B&B or extended family, this 5 beds, 6 baths, open plan 4,200 sqft. home on 1.2 acres of park-like grounds offers a self-contained suite. Featuring solar hot water, in floor radiant heat, a 1,000 sqft. workshop/ garage with 400 sqft. loft apt. Close to the beach & surrounded by luxurious homes.
$783,000
REALTOR® Seniors Real Estate Specialist 250-228-3428 marclacouvee@gmail.com
Louise Roy*
$368,000
Louise Roy*
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and stowage required by the modern active family. In appearance, they are modelled on much more expensive and larger sport utility vehicles and can even mimic an SUV’s roadholding abilities – to a degree – in poor weather, when equipped with all-wheel drive.
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© 2015 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2015 B 250 4MATIC with optional Partial LED Headlamp System ($900)/2015 GLA 250 4MATIC with optional Premium Package ($4,000) and Premium Plus Package ($2,000)/2015 CLA 250 4MATIC shown above, Total Price $37,254/$46,054/$39,654. Lease and finance offers based on the 2015 B 250 4MATIC/2015 GLA 250 4MATIC/2015 CLA 4MATIC are available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. *Total price of $36,354/$40,054/$39,654 for advertised vehicle includes MSRP ($33,500/$37,200/$36,800), freight/PDI of $2,295, DOC $395, environmental levy $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of $25, and PPSA of up to $39.30. License, insurance and applicable taxes extra. **Lease example based on $298/$358/ $358 per month for 45 months with a down payment or equivalent trade of $3,580/$4,230/$3,440. Freight/PDI of $2,295, DOC $395, environmental levy $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of $25, and PPSA of up to $39.30 are due at signing. First month’s payment plus security deposit of $300/$400/$400, registration $495 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $33,500/$37,200/$36,800. Lease APR of 0.9%/2.9%/1.9% applies. Total obligation is $20,111/$23,555/$39,355. 18,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). †Cash credits of $1,500/$1,000/$1,000 included in advertised lease payment for 2015 B 250 4MATIC/2015 GLA 250 4MATIC/2015 CLA 4MATIC. ††First, second and third month payment waivers are capped for the 2015 B 250 4MATIC/ 2015 GLA (including AMG)/ 2015 CLA (including AMG) up to a total of $400 (including taxes) for lease programs and up to a total of $600 (including taxes) for finance programs. Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See Mercedes-Benz Nanaimo for complete details DL 9808 #30818. Offers end January 3, 2016.
Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω, ◊ The Be Your Own Santa 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 December 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 60 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $231 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,998. Ω$10,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash, $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash and $1,000 Holiday Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before December 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ◊Holiday Bonus Cash of up to $1,000 is available until December 31, 2015, on most new 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016 Chrysler 200, Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE Plus, Durango, Charger SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Viper and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≤Based on 3500/F-350 full-size pickups and competitive information available at time of publication. Based on max towing comparison between 2016 Ram 3500 - up to 31,210 lb, 2015 Chevrolet 3500 - up to 23,200 lb and 2016 Ford F-350 - up to 26,500 lb. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.
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