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Region’s other MLA says changes to MSP payments only symbolic AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
MLA and Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell said there is a lot in Tuesday’s B.C. budget for people in her Parksville Qualicum Beach riding. With a $264 million operating surplus, she highlighted the expansion of a $1,200 one-time registered education savings plan (RESP) grant by a year, to children born in 2006, which she said, “will help more than 40,000 children, including some in our community.” “And when I look at seniors and the ability to have the MSP (medical) premiums support them so they can save up to $480 per year, that will be a good thing for seniors in our community.” She said this budget includes $70 I would also say the million a year for MSP relief “to help property transfer tax and lower income families and seniors and the changes we’ll see there those individuals who require a little will certainly help some of bit of extra assistance.” She gave the exthe families in our ample of reductions for a senior makcommunity ing less than $45,000 a year or a senior MLA MICHELLE STILWELL couple earning less than $51,000. “Locally I would also say the property transfer tax and the changes we’ll see there will certainly help some of the families in our community and will also perhaps help our community in new building, which creates jobs as well,” she said, explaining that people building new homes priced up to $750,000 “will be fully exempt from the property transfer tax.” Stilwell touted “record levels of investment in our classrooms” and a $146 million increase in her ministry’s budget to $2.7 billion, including a “modest increase” in rates for transportation for about 40,000 of their clients with disabilities. And she said there are several positive things in this budget related to housing, including the announcement a few days earlier by Minister of Energy and Mines, Responsible for Housing, Rich Coleman, of an “investment of $350 million over the next five years for affordable housing and subsidized housing in the province, one of the biggest in British Columbia we have seen.” See FRASER, page A7
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A new provincial policy for dealing with problem bears is expected to be in place this spring. But officials say it is not the byproduct of a high-profile incident in Port Hardy last summer where a conservation officer disobeyed orders when he refused to shoot two bear cubs along with their garbage-conditioned, human-habituated mother. Bryce Casavant was suspended and later reassigned to a role outside the conservation service for defying orders, when he determined the cubs could be rehabilitated and sent them to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington against the orders of his superiors. “Prior to this incident, a review of the provincial procedure was already underway,” the ministry told Black Press in an e-mail forwarded from its communications department. The e-mail states the policy — Preventing and Responding to Conflicts with Large Carnivores — is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Forests and the Conservation Officer Service. — Black Press
Correction on time of tonight’s SD meeting
The brief on the School District 69 public budget meeting (The NEWS, Feb. 16, page 3) listed an incorrect start time. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 (tonight), at Winchelsea Place in Parksville. The NEWS regrets this error.
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City council will consider a bylaw demanding gas stations in Parksville place climatechange warning labels on fuel pump handles. Councillors seemed divided on the issue at their regular meeting Monday night after hearing a presentation from lawyer Robert Shirkey, the executive director of an organization called Our Horizon. In the end, council unanimously directed staff to provide a report and possibly a draft bylaw for a vote at a future meeting. “I can’t support this,” said Coun. Al Greir. “We’re not in a position to tell private business what to do.” Greir said the economy is “already in the tank” and a measure like this “does nothing but hurt us.” Coun. Sue Powell spoke in favour of the initiative. “We (Greir and herself) sit on opposite sides of the mayor for a reason,” Powell quipped. “We have come to a crossroads (on climate change) and we need to move forward.” Coun. Teresa Patterson is the only member of council who currently owns and operates a business. She said after the meeting she will wait until the staff report to make her final decision, “but we have to start somewhere.”
Mayor Marc Lefebvre said he feels like “a hypocrite” in regards to this issue. He said he supports environmental initiatives but he still drives an internal combustion vehicle that depends on fossil fuels. “I have a great deal of problem with this initiative,” said Lefebvre. “I can look at that thing (a warning label on the fuel pump handle) until the cows come home, but I’m still going to pump gas into my car.” In January of 2015, the District of West Vancouver unanimously passed a resolution “that all vendors of retail petroleum products in Canada be legislated to provide warning labels on all pump handles.” In the supporting literature to his presentation Monday night, Shirkey wrote that West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith’s support of the initiative “is a particularly noteworthy example of leadership as he has been a petroleum distributor in the Metro Vancouver area for close to 30 years.” Mary Beil said Monday she has spoken to West Vancouver representatives who explained how the bylaw is enforced. She said businesses must have the labels on the fuel pump handles before their business licences are renewed with the city.
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region
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Artists merge onto info superhighway Business of art, gallery operations evolve along with public’s use of Internet (Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series exploring the changing face of art and art sales in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region.) J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
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hile chatting with guests in her Oceanside Art Gallery one day last year, Heather Tillmar noticed a man examining paintings by one of the artists whose work she carries in the downtown Qualicum Beach gallery. The man approached Tillmar and asked if she had any other pieces by the artist available in her shop. “I said I didn’t,” Tillmar recalls. “So, standing right here, he got out his iPhone and looked up the artist. Then he stepped outside and (using his phone) bought a painting from another gallery, right there on the bench in front of my gallery.” Welcome to art sales in the 21st century, where your competition is no longer just the other art galleries down the road, but every gallery in the world with an online presence. Closer to home, artists and gallery operators throughout the art-rich region of mid-Vancouver Island have decried 2015 as a year of dwindling art sales and gallery visits. In this environment, Tillmar’s Oceanside Art GalThe idea of a magic bullet lery stands as the that doesn’t exist. The website is exception proves the rule. just a tool in the kit. Now in her third shane wilson year in the downtown Qualicum Beach location, Tillmar has seen her sales increase each year since opening in the tidy space on 2nd Avenue. Part of that success is an embrace of online tools that go beyond simply displaying pictures of pieces available in the gallery. “When I started out 22 years ago, there weren’t websites,” Tillmar said. “You sent out mailing cards to announce an exhibit. I can remember getting 2,200 art cards ready for a mail-out for a gallery opening.” “Now, people are buying before your exhibit is even open. The Internet has changed how people buy art.” Even as it is changing the nature of
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the business of art, the Internet itself is a constant state of evolution. Shane Wilson, an antler carver who moved to Nanoose Bay from the Yukon two years ago, just completed a total upgrade and overhaul of his own website. There was a lot to overhaul, as Wilson got in on the ground floor, a decade after he began his carving career in the late 1980s. “In the Territories there were a lot of real geeks, and they were having text conversations with people all over the world,” Wilson recalls of his introduction to the World Wide Web. “I found that amazing. Once the Internet became robust enough to support images, I started my own website in 1997.” As his hosting service evolved from a dial-up connection to the region’s first T-1 broadband line — a single line serving all of the Northwest Territories — Wilson continued adding to his original site. But he could not keep up with the public. “The way people use the Internet has changed,” he said. “There were thousands of pages on my old website. My agent said it was great; it was full of information. But now, people
don’t drill down for information. It’s all got to be on top. It’s all cherrypicked.” Wilson’s new, improved site has four pages. And he doesn’t expect it will ever have more. Unlike many artists, like painters and potters, Wilson can spend more than a year creating a single, intricate piece of art from moose antler. He doesn’t generate the volume of work — or pieces in the price range —typically required for a gallery exhibit. In any case, nearly all his work is done through commission, including pieces in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and in the private collection of former Prime Minister Paul Martin. “I needed a different model, and having the website was definitely a foundation stone,” said Wilson. “But the idea of a magic bullet doesn’t exist. The website is just a tool in the kit.” Photographer and multi-media artist Marcie Gauntlett knows what he means. A slight, white-haired woman who spent most of a decade trotting the globe as a photojournalist with the U.S. Foreign Service, Gauntlett recently relocated to Nanoose Bay
and opened a home studio. “The first thing I did was make a website,” she said. “Unless you’ve already established your name as a known artist, it’s hard to get people to come out to a remote studio.” Catherine and Rebekah Anne Robertson no longer concern themselves with bringing people to their Qualicum Beach jewelry studio and gallery. Catherine, a former fabric and fibre artist, serves as manager and designer for Rebekah Anne Designs, which features her daughter’s custom and bridal pearl jewelry. Not only do the women have a website with a custom e-commerce platform for retail and wholesale sales, but they hired a Victoria-based company to help develop a brand for the business. The web platform and photo spreads of Rebekah Anne’s pieces in bridal magazines have been so successful the pair can afford a storefront tucked away off a narrow alley in the Chilham Village plaza. Their success, frankly, no longer hinges on walk-in traffic.
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“I’m old-school,” said Catherine. “Before I married, I made a living making and selling crafts. I had a couple of galleries carrying my work, but I could just show up at a fair and things would sell.” “Craft fairs have really changed; you can’t just show up any more. Things don’t sell unless you have a brand.” Just across the street from the Robertsons, Heather Tillmar stands in a tidy gallery, surrounded by works from artists who have established their brands. She can afford to lose the occasional customer to a gallery elsewhere in the world, because the information su-
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And, just as commuters from Nanaimo could see the large billboard she rented alongside Highway 19 last summer, traffic speeding along the digital road is finding its way to Tillmar’s digital off-ramp. “I got a call last year from a person who was looking for a particular piece from an artist,
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She said this will provide around 2,000 symbolic of what he called a huge and ly preserve and share the prosperity that that they don’t acknowledge as taxes.” housing units and although it’s too early growing gap between the rich and mid- we’re seeing today for the future genera“In the last budget, Christy Clark gave to know, she hopes some of those units dle class, with one-in-five children living tions tomorrow.” the top two per cent of income earners will be here. in poverty and 100,000 people using food “They’re going to create their LNG in B.C. a $230 million tax break, to the “I’ve been working with groups right banks every month. fund without an LNG project, because wealthiest people in the province, and now that are in the process of developing “Since 2011 there’s been a 24 per cent it was an election promise,” Fraser said, jacked up all these fees for everybody their plans for affordable housing. I just increase on MSPs — that’s $345 per fami- calling it “a fantasy fund that has nothing else.” was approached by another group last ly,” he said, adding there have been aver- to do with LNG.” “In a four-year period, that’s a bilweek, so I hope that they can get their age increases of $180 for ICBC customers He pointed to the $100 million con- lion-dollar tax break to the richest in the plans in place in time to benefit from and $345 for BC Hydro. tribution being similar to the additional province while they’re throwing dribs those funds,” she said. “So we’re pushing $1,000 more just money that will be brought in by MSP in- and drabs at the rest of the province for Before the budget details on those three. creases, which problems that are being creatwere out, Violet Hayes, coFrom what I’m the Canadian ed. More and more people are On Hydro, for example, chair of the Oceanside Task hearing from Taxpayer’ Fedfalling below middle class stawhich is going up so Force on Homelessness, said everybody, eration called tus.” quickly because of that while they have successthat’s causing $124 million. He explained the difference government mismanagefully housed 20 people in the huge prob“So in othbetween “progressive” tax, like ment, you will pay the region, they still don’t get any lems. Seniors, same as the richest person er words, they income tax based on how much in the province regular government funding not exclusivedon’t have any you make, versus “regressive” MLA Scott FRASeR and are constantly scrambling ly, but I’ve cerLNG money so tax, like flat fees. for “piecemeal grants,” so she’d tainly heard they’re taking “On Hydro, for example, STILWELL FRASER love to see an announcement from seniors $100 million which is going up so quickly of stable funding. that are deciding whether to and just adding that to taxation because of government misThom Armstrong, executive director turn the heat on or eat.” or MSP premiums. They’re taking money management, you will pay the same as of the Co-operative Housing Federation He said this was also symbolized by that could better go for relief on people the richest person in the province.” of B.C. said in a news release after the the announcement of a $100 million in- that are getting hit with all of these fee inHe summed up that the government is budget was released, that while 2,000 augural commitment to the liquid natu- creases and creating a new fund to use as failing at its job to “ensure that the most new homes is welcome news, it is point- ral gas (LNG) prosperity fund. they want.” people in the province benefit from the less unless they also invest in the nearly “The prosperity fund was originally Fraser also balked at the affordable wealth of the province, from our resourc4,000 low-income co-op housing units in tied to the production and the benefits housing investment calling it “throwing es, and they’re taking us in the absolute the province that are on the verge of be- that LNG will bring to the province,” Stil- money at a symptom, rather than at the wrong direction.” ing lost as federal grants expire. well said, but touted the province’s con- problem,” which he said requires a “povStilwell summed the budget up differLocal opposition MLA Scott Fraser tribution before there is an LNG industry erty reduction strategy, like every other ently, calling it a sign of her government’s said he wasn’t impressed with things in as a way “to help eliminate the province’s province has.” “steady and stable economy moving forthe budget like the MSP reductions. He debt over time, to be able to invest in oth“There are all kinds of factors involved ward. We’re really leaders in growing the said most people will see MSP increas- er priorities like health care, education, in poverty and homelessness including economy and the envy of much of the es of $240 a year and focused on that as transportation, those things, we can real- nickel and diming people to death on fees country.”
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Water restrictions aligned Also, project for Island Highway/Stanford gets development permit JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
Remember the drought last summer and the variances adjoining communities had on stages and levels of water restrictions? Parksville city council passed a motion on Monday night to include the city in a new system that should make those definitions more uniform. It’s a four-stage system that is likely to be in play this year for all communities in the area: the Regional District of Nanaimo, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the City of Parksville. Under the new system, there will be no watering restrictions in the months of November through March. Stage 1 restrictions will apply only in the months of April and October, when people can water their lawns and wash their vehicles any day between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Stage 2 restrictions limit use to every other day, for a maximum of two hours, from 7-10 a.m. or 7-10 p.m. Stage 2 will be in effect from May through September. Stage 3 does not impose any further restrictions, but asks residents for voluntary reductions and provides communities the opportunity to delay imposing Stage 4 restrictions, which ban non-essential water use entirely. Vegetable watering is exempt from all restrictions. Drip irrigation and hand-watering are also exempt from the Stage 4 ban, but restricted to permitted times. Parksville imposed a comprehensive watering ban on July 9, 2015 that stood until Oct. 1. There was some reason for optimism at Monday’s city council meeting. “This year our reservoir is full and it has been for three weeks and this year we have a snow-
pack,” said the city’s operations manager Mike Squire. Other items discussed at city council’s meeting on Monday night: • Fire Chief Doug Banks provided council with a detailed report on 2015 activity by the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department. It will be Banks’ last such report — he is retiring at the end of the month after 45 years of service with the department. Banks’ annual report showed the total number of incidents requiring the department’s attendance increased to 509 in 2015 from 489 in 2014. The department responded to 33 structure ‘incidents.’ Banks said only eight of those required hose lines being deployed. The chief said those eight incidents resulted in $1,066,500 in losses. He also said actions by the department in 2015 resulted in more than $64 million in property saved. Banks said he was appreciative of council’s support over the years for the department. “We don’t have everything we want, but we have everything we need,” said the chief. • Joanne Sales of Broombusters gave council a report on the progress being made by volunteers who battle invasive Scotch broom and gorse in the city. • Council unanimously passed a motion to grant TBBR Holdings a development permit to construct three commercial buildings and one commercial/residential building (27 residential units on floors two-four) on Island Highway at Stanford Avenue (read more about this development in future editions of The NEWS). Mayor Marc Lefebvre declared a conflict of interest and was not in the room when council discussed, and granted, the development permit. • Council passed a motion to create a special meeting March 14 at 6 p.m. at city hall to receive a presentation from Boulevard Traffic Consultants about the proposed Jensen Avenue East extension and traffic flow in the downtown area.
Choose a theme for Beachfest What would you like to see the world’s best sand sculptor create on Parksville beach this summer? The Parksville Beach Festival Society is busy planning this summer’s Quality Foods Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition and voting is on now to find a theme. “The master sand sculptors appreciate design guidelines and aim to please our visitors,” said Event Manager Wendy Sears.
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This year’s event raised more than $33,000 for the restoration, conservation and enhancement of Pacific salmon in the local region. If you are interested in joining next year’s volunteer organizing committee please contact Brenda McIntyre at bmcintyre@psf.ca
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t’s not difficult to be cynical about the provincial government’s budget released Tuesday, or at least portions of it. Back during the 2013 election campaign, Premier Christy Clark promised a “prosperity fund” fed by tax revenue from liquid natural gas (LNG) projects. Well, the fossil fuel market is in the tank and, alas, there is no LNG from any new plants in any tank in B.C. No worries, the premier essentially said on Tuesday. Details, schmetails. A promise is a promise, said the MLA for West Kelowna through her finance minister, so we’ll take $100 million in surplus and start this prosperity fund with some seed money. First thing: this is taxpayer money the province is using, not tax revenue from any increased activity in B.C.’s LNG world. Second thing: what kind of foolish accounting practices are being followed that build in hundreds of millions of surplus dollars for an operating budget? It’s not difficult: bring in the money, spend it on services. Or pay off debt. If you are bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars more than what you are willing to pay on services, tax us less. Or take away the sales tax. Or eliminate MSP fees. Even the most trusting or naive of souls can see how this is shaping up. In about 14 months there will be a provincial election. So, exactly whose prosperity are we talking about with this fund? This situation reveals a government that believes its electorate is as dumb as a post. Or a government that is so arrogant it believes it can do what it wants, when it wants, with our hard-earned money. Or a government that believes it can’t be beat in the current two-party system of this province because it’s the only right-of-centre option. The last point is probably true. Thankfully, the majority of B.C.’s people don’t believe in big government. They believe in business, even big business. They don’t believe in government red tape or the need for cradle-to-grave care. If their government has to be beholden to special interests, they’d rather they be capitalist or business-based, not socialist or union-based. There’s no denying that has been the record in B.C. for the vast majority of its history. However, once in a while, the people perceive arrogance and they see a government or party (Liberals or Socreds, take your pick) that needs to be taught a lesson. Lesson time might be coming for the B.C. Liberals in 14 months. — Editorial by John Harding
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Happy for taxes Elizabeth Marsland’s letter (Taxes Are Just The Price of Society, The NEWS, Feb. 9) is right on the money. I’m writing this letter from the Mayan community of San Antonio Palopo, on Lake Atitlan, in rural Guatemala, a country of extremes — 95 per cent of its wealth concentrated among less than two per cent of the population. I formerly lived in Qualicum Beach but when we return we will live in Kaslo. The wealthy here pay relatively low taxes and the extremely poor, who generally live in conditions matching those of 15th century Europe, of course pay none at all. Because the federal government collects low taxes, and because so many of the indigenous population are unemployed or under-employed, federal funds can’t provide even the teeniest bit of what we would expect from our political leaders. San Antonio, with a population of 7,000plus indigenous Mayans, is typical of a community that receives next to nothing from the taxes collected by their government. In 2010, a major hurricane (Agatha) killed many people, destroyed more than 100 homes, the elementary school (populated by 500 kids) and completely disabled the town’s water distribution system. Six years later there is still no school and still no water system. Through Rotary funding, we are working with local government to change that. Both before and since that disaster, there has never been an effective health care facility. The government of Spain donated money to build a medical clinic here; completed last year, it now sits empty — no medicine, no equipment and no staff. Our tax system takes from those who have had opportunity — by birth, by race, by privilege, and of course, by hard work — and gives to those less fortunate. Not here in Guatemala: are the hardest working people the wealthiest? Nope. Do the wealthy share with the workers who actually made their wealth possible? Not much. Is there a federal government here that works to re-balance this incredibly lopsided situation? Not yet. Canadians should be both proud and grateful that our system tries to even out inequities like this. If you really think you are over-taxed in Canada, visit this town. Sleep on a dirt floor, cook on an open fire, live in a five-foot-by-
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eight-foot house with your family of four or five, stay up until two in the morning because it’s your turn for two hours of running water. Feed your children boiled grass and coffee with sugar because it’s all you can afford, live in the dark because electricity is unaffordable, watch your family members sicken and die because necessary surgery costs more than your entire annual income. It’s comforting to know that we will soon be home, back to health care, clean water, affordable housing, reliable and affordable electricity, and all the other benefits we take for granted. When we return to Guatemala in 10 months, we hope things will be a little better for the citizens of San Antonio Palopo. Meanwhile, we count our blessings; how lucky we are to be Canadian. And how lucky we are to be able to pay taxes and know that we live in a country where we actually care about one another. DaviD ShepparD Kaslo, B.C.
goose options? I completely agree with the opinions of recent letter writers P. Cummings and E. Nelson on the goose kill. It’s bad enough to discover that Premier Christy Clark’s announcement of protection for the Great Bear Rain Forest doesn’t actually include protection for the bears and that hunting permits will still be available for those who wish to kill grizzlies for sport and trophies. But can we not, as citizens concerned with the stewardship of this beautiful area, come up with a viable solution to our little problems caused by a healthy abundance of Canada geese? So many places in the world have not a bit of wildlife left and we’ll eventually be joining them if we continue with the attitude of killing and eliminating any animal that poses the slightest bit of inconvenience to us. Do we also want to eliminate the sound of the flocks in flight overhead, the sight of their perfect V-formation, their status and symbolism for Canadian wildlife? Wouldn’t that be akin to eliminating the white swans of England? After all, they must present similar challenges in those beautiful parks and ponds, but apparently someone has figured out how to meet those challenges. Can we
not do the same? With all the animal advocates, wildlife enthusiasts and a continual supply of newly arrived energetic retirees in this area looking for useful and meaningful volunteer opportunities, I ask that a request go out for volunteers and required tools and I can almost guarantee that large numbers of us would be more than happy to spend some time doing whatever is necessary, whether it would be raking some grassy areas, shoring up the banks, whatever needs to be done. Let’s see what can be accomplished to reduce the inconvenient side effects of the geese before we decide to slaughter them, shall we? Perhaps Sylvia and Robin Campbell of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association would be willing to appoint one of their volunteers to recruit and organize a committee of people who would be happy to spend some time outdoors, help preserve our wildlife, get some exercise doing something productive, and who would be much appreciated and respected for their efforts within the community. Let’s try solutions other than pulling a trigger. I’ll start by offering my services.
aLManac Local Government Contacts provinciaL:
SCott FraSer, mla, alberni-pacific rim
miChelle Stilwell, mla, parksville Qualicum
1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott.fraser.mla@ leg.bc.ca
250-248-2625 e-mail michelle. stilwell.mla@ leg.bc.ca
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gorD JohnS, mp, Courtenay -alberni
teuniS weStBroek mayor,
1-613-992-0903 e-mail: gord. Johns@parl.gc.ca
250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com
Dawne williamS Qualicum Beach
LifeLabs privacy When was the last time you stood among a group of strangers and recited your full name, birth date, address and phone number? I did just that recently at a LifeLabs clinic in the Oceanside Health Centre. Apparently everyone is required to confirm this information out loud when registering at the desk. I overheard someone considerably more senior than me divulge all and I wondered how hard it would be for a ne’er-do-well sitting nearby to text a friend saying “old soand-so isn’t home, here’s the address.” Maybe the information could just be saved for future use. As I was leaving, I picked up a pamphlet titled ‘Your Privacy at LifeLabs,’ which goes into great detail assuring patients that they “respect your privacy and are firmly committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal information.” There’s obviously room for improvement. margot moSer Nanoose Bay
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Bill veenhoF Chairman,
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We asked: Where should the provincial government prioritize spending in its budget?
I certainly think it should be low-income housing and the needs of children. Pam mccready Nanoose Bay
Families with children. and it should be a sudden process, not a lengthy one. Gerry mahar Coombs
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One of the things would be the medical system. We’re the only province that still pays cash. JOhn TOeWs French Creek
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave
EARLY BIRD
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We accept your, Arts & Entertainment, Service Group, Non Profit Organization, Church, Library, Fundraiser, Open to the Public notices on a first come, first served basis.
THU. FEB 18
FRI. FEB 19
Featured Event for the Week
BRITISH BOBBY LUNCH
FREE TECH HELP WORKSHOPS
FEB 18-21
12:30pm, Coronation Street Social Club of Oceanside. Call Sue 250.752.4445
SAVING MONEY
6-7pm, Building Learning Together. 494 Bay Ave, Parksville. Develop strategies, gain $ control. FREE. www.oblt.ca/FinancialLiteracy, 250-947-8252
CAFE ADAGIO FEBRUARY
9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., Parksville. Bring your device & questions. Beginners welcome. Topic, see www.oblt.ca/tlc or 250-947-8258.
MINDS IN MOTION
1:30-3: 30pm, Parksville Community Ctre., to July 29. Socialize & fitness for early memory loss people & their care partner. 250-734-4170.
147 Harrison Ave. Parksville. Majie Lavergne, paintings & interactive art. Part of MAC’s “Members Out and About” McMillan Arts Ctre 250248-8185. majie@majie.ca, www.majie.ca
OS STROKE RECOVERY
CLASSIC JAZZ
BREAKFAST CLUB
6-9 pm, Thursdays with Gary Hodi. Qualicum Beach Inn, 2690 Is. Hwy. W, QB. 250752-6914
FRI. FEB 19 “ANOTHER SANDBAR FRIDAY NIGHT”
5-8pm, Sandbar Cafe, QBay. Special guests everyweek. Play & sing along after 7pm. Reservations 778-424-9892.
11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.
SAT. FEB 20 9:30-11:30am to March 5. FREE. Munchkinland @ Family Place, 495 Bay Ave, Parksville. Songs, stories & breakfast! 0-6yrs & their caregivers. Space limited, pre-register. Kendra, 250947-8252, blt@sd69.bc.ca, www.oblt.ca/bc/
Dr. Ashley & staff
QUALICUM BEACH ANIMAL HOSPITAL
FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Dental Care
(prevention, maintenance, treatment)
Sat., Feb. 20 • 3pm QB Community Hall
Free samples, snacks & refreshments.
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Reflexology * Raindrop Therapy Massage Facials * IndianHead Massage Aromatherapy Massage and more…
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MONDAY to FRIDAY 7AM to 9AM
PARKSVILLE UNCORKED ANNUAL WINE & CULINARY FESTIVAL Savour, sip, mingle, mix & learn from renowned chefs, sommeliers, vintners & restaurateurs from BC. Proudly benefiting Variety The Children’s Charity & Rotary Club Parksville. 1-800-663-7373 OR book online www.parksvilleuncorked.com/, The Beach Club Resort & Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, public.relations@tigh-na-mara.com
SAT. FEB 20
SUN. FEB 21
MON. FEB 22
LIVE MUSIC
SPRING SUNDAYS MILNER GARDENS
ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS
7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach. THE RYDER HAWKINS BAND. First class musicians, great dance tunes. 250-752-9111.
COMPUTER HOBBYISTS
10am-12pm, Building Learning Together. 494 Bay Ave, Parksville Tinkering & soldering. Fun with electronics & computers. FREE. Register www.oblt.ca/tlc or 250-947-8258
QBEACH INDOOR LAWN BOWLING
Drop-In Open Draw. Tues & Thurs thru Sun. 1:30-4pm. Beginners welcome, bowls supplied. QBLBC.com, 250594-1006.
Feb 14-Mar 20, 11am3:30pm, 2179 W Is Hwy, Qualicum Beach.Enjoy the early Spring bulbs. 250752-6153, milnergardens@ shaw.ca, www2.viu.ca/ milnergardens
FREE FAMILY SKATE
12:15-1:45pm. Feb 21 & 28th, OS Place Arena. Courtesy of Parksville Lion’s & Save-on-Foods. Children accompanied by 19+. RDN, Rec & Parks 250-248-3252, www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
16YRS + FREE DROPIN VOLLEYBALL 7-9pm, to April 10 Coombs Fairgrounds, Kim Longmuir, 250-248-8515 kimlongmuir@telus.net
SUN. FEB 21
MON. FEB 22
ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB
ADULT BADMINTON
1pm everyday, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. PV. Drop-in to March, weather permitting. 250-248-7280.
OS SQUEEZERS
7-10pm, Lighthouse Comm. Ctre, Main Hall, 240 Lions Way, QBeach. Drop-in $4. Equip. provided,15 yrs+, all welcome. steelehunt@shaw. ca, or 250-757-8307.
2-4pm, Bowser School, 4830 Faye Rd. Not-for-profit learning group of accordion players & enthusiasts. R.S.V.P. email/phone. Court Brooker, 250-752-7489, brook@shaw.ca, www. facebook.com/accordionsqb/
SCHOOL’S OUT EVERYONE SKATES
YUMMY BREAKFAST
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
9-11:30am, Bradley Ctre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. $7. [$2 ann. members] & invited guests of the Mid-Is. Pensioners & Hobbyists Assn. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca
1:30-3pm. OS Place Arena, 830 W Is Hwy, Parksville. RDN, Rec & Parks 250-2483252, www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. recparks@rdn.bc.ca
PV LAWN BOWLING
7pm, meeting, Knox United Church, Pym St. 45th anniversary celebration + cake. Welcoming old & new members. 250-752-7588
FREE BADMINTON
6:30-8pm drop-in Mondays, 825 Village Way, Christian Fellowship Ctre. Bring racket.
TUE. FEB 23 KNOX UNITED CHURCH SPRING LECTURE 12-1pm, 345 Pym St. Parksville. Speaker Anne Taylor MSW, Ex. Director of Haven Society presents “Creating a Safe Haven”. Teens+/$8 or 5/$35. ca, Tickets: 250-248-3927, office@kucparksville, www. kucparksville.ca.
OS TRACK & FIELD
6:30-7:30pm, BSS New Families’ Info & Registration 6:30-8pm. March 1, AGM 7:30pm @ BSS
HEART HEALTH NATURALLY
1:30-2:30pm, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Feel the love with Lisa Leger. The latest research discussed. 250.248.3841 x4. No register.
FREE TECH HELP
Drop-in Tues. & Thurs: 9am12pm. Fri: 10:30am-12pm. Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., Parksville. Bring your device & questions. All levels welcome. www.oblt.ca/tlc
ROTARY CLUB OF PV
12pm, Tuesdays, Quality Inn Bayside, Parksville.
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!
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TUE. FEB 23
WED. FEB 24
PARKSVILLE QUALICUM FISH & GAME ASSOC. AGM
PCCC MOVIES
Enjoy BC’s best brews, wines, winemaker’s dinners & overnight packages!
Tickets available now: 1-800-663-7373 Call now, space is limited! Benefiting:
7pm, QBeach Legion Hall. Everyone welcome.
WED. FEB 24 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Feb 24-27, 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville. Learning to Drive, The Martian (Oscar) The Revenant (Oscar). $5/door Concessions Available. www.parksvillecentre.com
ONTARIO LADIES GROUP LUNCH
7pm, 135 North Pym Rd, Parksville. Ballenas Secondary School Whalebone Theatre. $10/ door. Feb 24-26, Feb 29, Mar 1 & 2.
12 noon, Tigh Na Mara. From Ontario & would like to join us? Call Joan 250954-1276 to reserve by February 22nd.
LEARN TO MEDITATE
5:30-6:30pm/FREE, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Simple & effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Achieve balance in life. All ages/abilities. 250-954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.
THU. FEB 25 COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS
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Parksville, BC March 14–15
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2 Day workshop essential to your practice! Privacy Awareness, Confidentiality & Security Principles Monday March 14, 2016 9-12 am; Repeated Mar 14, 2016 6-9 pm Engaging Patients in an Electronic World Monday March 14, 2016 1-4 pm 4 Step Response Plan to Manage a Privacy Breach Tuesday March 15, 2016 9-12 am For full details and on-line Registration & payment go to: www.precisioneventdesign.ca and click on “Upcoming Events”, or – www.informationmanagers.ca/Parksville-Privacy Save the equivalent of GST/PST register before Feb 20, 2016.
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INTERVIEW TIME: Eight-year-old Janel Springford was all smiles last Wednesday when she met Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns at Serious Coffee in Parksville to discuss his role as a federal representative. Springford, who is home schooled in Nanoose Bay, is currently studying government so she had a lot of questions for Johns about the organizational structure of the federal government and what projects he’s working on that will affect Nanoose Bay constituents. CHANGE OF VENUE FOR
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FAITH COLUMN
At times, churches have messed up mightily “Can we talk?” That was how comedian Joan Rivers would signal that she was about to say something with a bit of an edge. It was how we all knew that we were about to go to a difficult place. So, can we talk? Or more precisely, if you want to talk, we are prepared to listen. A teacher of prospective clergy whom I have followed for a good number of years tells of getting to know his new students. He regularly asks them why they were thinking of going into this particular field and he continues to be surprised when they answer, “Well, I like to work with people.” He has said that he has had to restrain himself from going over to them, grabbing them firmly by the shoulders, looking squarely into their eyes,
and saying, “I take it that you’ve never of a Christian and I was reminded how actually worked with people before.” We this can be a challenging conversation. people are complicated and, truth be The discussion can be difficult because told, sometimes rather difficult to work there is a problem we continually face: with. Or so those who work the gap between the idea of with me might tell you. the Church and the reality of Our congregation is congregational life. Congregations are made up of, well right now in the midst of a By Rev. Phil Spencer … people, and we humans study of some of the basic are a most fallible, difficult, teachings of the Christian and fractious bunch. Or to Church, and we have been come at it in another way, St. exploring such things as Paul used the rich metaphor the notion of a Trinitarian of “the body of Christ” to God, the idea of redemption, the place of the Scripdescribe the Church. The tures, and the more. Last problem is that our real life week we had a look at the encounters with that body role the Church itself plays in the life can sometimes cause us to wonder if it is
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A non-profit organization that matches rescue dogs with veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is looking for foster homes. Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD) needs at least eight foster homes between Nanoose Bay and Deep Bay to care for dogs for one to three months, according to co-founder Barb Ashmead. She said good candidates for foster parents are people with experience handling and caring for dogs who will be home for the majority of the day and have ample time to spend with their foster dogs. It’s also a plus if you have a fenced back yard. VICD supplies everything you need to be a foster parent including food, dog toys and bedding. Ashmead admits it can be difficult to be a foster parent because you’ll inevitably form a bond with the animal and have to give it
away at some point. “I understand it’s difficult but you have to look at the greater good of what you’re doing,” she said. “The dog is going to help a vet find a new lease on life. And you’ll be part of that. Part of helping veterans regain their lives.” Ashmead notes that there is a dog trainer available to help with any issues that arise with the dog while in foster care. To become a foster parent you’ll need to fill out an application form, have a home check and complete an online course about working with dogs. Ashmead explains she co-founded VICD a few years ago when someone from the Comox Canadian Forces asked if she could train a dog for a PTSD soldier. With help from B.C. Guide Dogs Service, Ashmead put together a team and a comprehensive 52-week program allowing veterans and their dogs to work and learn at their own pace. To-date, they have had 10 vets graduate from the program. If you’re interested in fostering a dog for one to three months please contact Barb Ashmead at Qualicum Pet Foods at 250-7522797 or e-mail vicdfoster@gmail.com.
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Goldfinch is sexually dimorphic The American goldfinch is an abundant and widely distributed species in temperate North America, common in summer in weedy fields, river flood plains, early second growth forest, orchards and suburban gardens — habitats where they find their major foods and suitable nesting sites. As the breeding season wanes, flocks form as the birds enter the autumn moult and prepare to move to winter habitats. Many northern populations migrate, with the occurrence and extent of migration varying with sex, age, and latitude. Wintering flocks are nomadic, their movements closely tied to food supply. During the winter months the By Sylvia Campbell species is common at bird feeders. The American goldfinch is both sexually and seasonally dimorphic. The males in their bright yellow summer plumage are a familiar sight, but the less brightly coloured females are often overlooked. Both sexes are frequently misidentified in their muted winter plumages. This goldfinch is also unusual because it is one of the latest breeders of all temperate zone passerines. In the east, it normally waits to nest until late June or early July. Although the cause of this delay is not well understood, there is a close relationship between the flowering of thistles, an important food plant, and the start of nest building. In addition, the physiological ef-
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fects of spring moult may prohibit early nesting. This goldfinch’s nesting season is a short one. In the east, the last eggs are laid in mid-Aug. As a result, most pairs have time to produce only one brood in a season, although experienced breeders frequently produce two broods if eggs are laid early and the first brood is successful. To permit such second nestings, a female abandons the first brood to her mate, and then leaves to find another mate. The American goldfinch is almost exclusively granivorous (birds that feed on seeds and grain). It consumes little insect matter, even when feeding nestlings, suggesting that the species is well adapted to obtaining its protein
requirements from a seed diet. This diet may explain why the brown-headed fails to survive in goldfinch nests. Even though cowbirds hatch successfully, their growth is retarded and almost all die before they can leave the nest. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre volunteers are hosting a kickoff event for the 2016 season at the centre. It’s called “Learning from the Bones,” hands on learning experience. This event will take place March 6 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. To learn more please visit our website at www. niwra.org/events. — Wild ‘n Free is written by Sylvia Campbell, co-founder of NIWRA and can be reached at wildlife@niwra.org
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CLOCKING IN: Qualicum Beach town council helped recognize five members of the fire department at their latest meeting, presenting fire officer 1 certificates to Rob Junkala, Denyse Khose, Friso Mckenzie and Heidi Zabel and a 15-year service recognition to Mike Hamilton, above with, from left, Chief Darryl Khose, Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer.
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in advance of the event.” Fee said they want to develop it as a key networking event for classic car enthusiasts and vendors, bringing together owners, spectators and vendors who may be very specialized and hard to find otherwise. There will be food vendors and car fun of all sorts for enthusiasts and casual spectators, including face painting and balloons for the kids, with “trophies galore were available” and great prizes for spectators, Fee said. Register at least a week in advance, preferably with a picture and details at info@ mihra.ca. For more information visit their website (mihra. ca) or call Arthur Fee at 250738-0928.
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Qualicum Beach In part this trend has to do with the unprecedented demographic shifting being experienced in North America due to the baby boomer “bulge” according to a CBC article in 2014: “The baby boomers — those born from 1946 to 1965 — will reach retirement age over the next two decades. That will raise the number of seniors in the population to an estimated 23.6 per cent by 2030, the year the youngest baby boomers turn 65. That compares with 15.3 per cent in 2013. By 2063, the number of Canadians aged 80 years and over would reach nearly five million, compared with 1.4 million in 2013.”1 This change in the economy of Canada and British Columbia will be dramatic. It will shape the future of taxation, labour force, our medical system and our approach to immigration, to mention a few impacts. Fewer boomers in the system will result in labour force shortages that are not supported by the population of young people coming into our system. Those shortages may be mitigated by technology and perhaps made up for with immigration, but the future of small business, retail and service industries is far from certain. According to the Globe and Mail (November, 2015) “The biggest challenge for the Canadian economy – as well as those of most major Western countries is … that the looming retirement of the boomer generation amounts to a giant brake on the labour force. Labour growth is the key ingredient in the production of more goods and services that adds up to economic expansion. And it is now face to face with a massive and irreversible demographic threat. “2 This is a complex problem that will have to be addressed by all levels of government and personally by the boomers themselves. There is no one quick fix. This is a conversation that is long overdue and is going to take a number of smart innovative people and organizations to begin to address. It is not histrionic to suggest the future of Qualicum Beach and indeed Vancouver Island depends upon this. So let’s get started. Evelyn Clark (President and CEO)
Notes From The President and CEO Listening in on a conversation the other day, I noted a great deal of concern expressed from leading long-term business people in the Qualicum Beach area. Basically they were expressing their worry about the empty storefronts along Primrose and to a certain degree along streets that feed off Second
Evelyn Clark Avenue. They had noted the recent turn-over of many businesses in downtown Qualicum Beach and the number of businesses currently for sale. And it is not just in Qualicum Beach. All over Vancouver Island one has to just walk slightly outside the “downtown core” of Nanaimo, Courtenay, Parksville and others to see this change. The amount of papered-over windows and For Lease signs has climbed in the last 5 years. And without proactive planning – those empty storefront might very well increase.
For more on this topic see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZwacs46ikI http://www.bcbc.com/publications/2015/economic-growth-and-tighter-labour-markets-in-bc-someimplications-of-the-demographic-shift-ahead http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-s-seniors-population-to-jump-workforce-decline-by-2063-1.2770359 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/the-boomer-shift-how-canadas-economy-isheaded-for-majorchange/article27159892/
Minor renovations are required to the Visitor’s Centre to allow for a larger staff and a more efficient lay-out. So the Visitor’s Centre will be closed from February 1 until April 1. During that time visitors can access services at the Leigh House office on Second Avenue in the downtown of Qualicum Beach.
February and early-March at the Visitor’s Centre: Staff and contractors will:
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• sell useful items in a “Garage Sale” in March
• re-locate furniture and office equipment that will be re-used after renovations
• down-size books, pamphlets and advertising material
• throwing away items of no practical value;
• take out pony walls and replace with a service counter • build a small private office • make the Visitor’s Centre approach more userfriendly • update electrical and • refresh and repaint the interior of the Visitor’s Centre
Paige Renouf Debbie Wesnedge Jim Grant Shirley Nellist David Nellist
little luck and energetic optimism, the Chamber of Commerce/Visitor’s Centre will be up and running on April 1, 2016. So come down and see us in our beach location and check it out!
Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
David Nellist, CFP Branch Manager & Financial Advisor Qualicum Beach Branch of Raymond James Ltd., 103 – 193 Second Ave W., Qualicum Beach 250-752-8184 // www.raymondjames.ca/qualicum
HELPING YOU NAVIGATE FINANCIALLY IN A CHANGING WORLD
Once the Visitor Centre is completely renovated, staff and volunteers will take a couple of days to move everything into the “new” digs and open shop for the season. We anticipate that with a
• selling useful items in a “Garage Sale” in March. (Watch for announcements of that sale soon).
• returning items stored on behalf of other partner organizations and;
• down-sizing office furniture and documents that will either be moved to the new location;
Staff will begin the process of
February and early-March at the Second Street office:
So what’s next?
In 2015, the Board of the Chamber of Commerce decided to survey Chamber members about the use of space and the operations of two distinct offices. The subsequent response overwhelmingly supported amalgamation to the Visitor’s Centre at 2700 Island Highway. So in early 2016, the Chamber will be joining the Visitor’s Centre at the beach.
WE ARE ON THE MOVE!!
Welcome to our Newest Members
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Hometown Expert with a World of Experience.
NEED STAFF?
Anchor Realty Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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APRIL 14th
Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Our Family Helping Your Family • Mid-Island’s LOWEST CREMATION COSTS • Professional caring staff • Centrally located in Qualicum Beach • Simple cremation, burial, memorial and traditional funerals Bev Walkey
FEBRUARY 2016 Re-Opens on Sundays February 14th – March 20th
www.careercentre.org • 250-248-3205
118 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach • (250) 594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com • BC Licence # 53097
Enjoy the early Spring bulbs. Garden open 11:00am to 3:30pm, last entry 3:00pm. Tea Room open 11:00am for soup and scones with last seating 3:00pm. Admission: adults - $5.25, students - $3.25, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with card are free. For more information please contact Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153 or email milnergardens@shaw.ca
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO EVENTS ON FAMILY DAY FEBRUARY 8TH, 2015
Both Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena are open to celebrate BC Provincial Family Day on Monday, February 8th. Free admission to both of these events is courtesy of Quality Foods. Free Family Swim from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free Family Skate from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or 250-248-3252 or view swim and skate schedules online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
EYE CARE EYEWEAR 250-594-2020
focalpointoptometry.ca
ECHO PLAYERS
New Qualicum Location:
701 Primrose, Qualicum Beach
presents “The Sound of Murder” ~ February 18 – March 6
Dr. Ryan Magyar
Tea Forte Hand Bags Baby Clothing Giftware • Jewellery Scarves • Slippers • Gloves 142 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach • 250-752-1391
Deep Bay Marine Field Station
250.740.6611 viu.ca/deepbay
Open Daily 10 – 4 Visit website for Special Events
FEBRUARY 2016
QUALICUM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET February 17th, 2016 Cocktail reception starts at 5:30pm
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor and host these awards annually to honour excellence in business and community service. A business or person does not need to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to be nominated or to attend the awards. We welcome the best of all aspects of life in Qualicum Beach and celebrate their achievements at this Community Awards event.
Guest Speaker: Kait Burgan
It’s been said it’s the people who make a place great. Kait Burgan knows firsthand how true that is. She gets to meet, interview and work alongside many of the inspired, passionate and dedicated people who make Vancouver Island one of the best places to live, work and play for more twenty years. Kait Burgan’s Keynote Speech will guide you through an energetic tour of life behind the scenes and will demonstrate the importance of diversity and the often overlooked value of what happens in the periphery. From humour to heart-break, from boredom and thrills, Kait Burgan knows that while she has seen it all, almost, there is always much more to see and experience on Vancouver Island.
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
presents a Valentine’s Day Jazz Cabaret featuring Vancouver Vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan, with pianist Ron Hadley and bassist Rick Kilburn.
Charles Norbury is a successful writer of children’s books but he doesn’t like children. An unlovable man, he has no friends, is arrogant, controlling, sadistic and Saturday, February 14th, 7 – 9:30pm cruel. His wife, starved of love and denied children Tickets are $20 which includes admission and a of her own, has met another man. In their cottage dessert buffet. in Surrey, a tape recorder has been left on during For more information and to purchase your tickets a conversation between his wife and her lover in contact The Old School House at 250-752-6133 or which the latter plans the author’s murder. Charles’ go to their website www.theoldschoolhouse.org secretary listens to the tape and hears the murder plot. It appears that the murder happens - Charles is dead or is he? MARCH 2016 For more information please contact Echo Players at 250-752-3522, info@echoplayers.ca MOBILE SHREDDING 2016 www.echoplayers.ca
MUSIC ON SUNDAY AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE Sundays until April 24th, 2016.
Something for everyone! TOSH highlights different genres and artists each Sunday from 2:30 – 4:30pm. Admission $16 / members $13. For more information or to order tickets please contact TOSH at 250-752-6133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org
Marine Aquariums, touchtanks and more!
MULBERRY BUSH BOOKSTORES
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AT THE QUALICUM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MARCH 7TH
Get out those old files and bring them in banker’s boxes to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce before Friday, March 4th and we will store them until Monday when they will be shredded on-site. Your confidentiality is important and the boxes will be securely locked away prior to shredding. Chamber members - $8/bankers box; Non-members $9.50/bankers box
Daylight Saving Time begins March 13th
248-1193
Thrifty Foods Centre Parksville
752-9722
W. 2nd Ave. Heard Centre Qualicum Beach
We’re your local bookstores in Oceanside
Over 6 Million Titles to Choose From! Order online at: www.mulberrybushbooks.com or email mulberry@shawbiz.ca
The News is proud to be a sponsor of Qualicum Beach Community Events
MARCH 2016
Spring 2016
VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY PRESENTS Monday, March 21 at 7:30pm & Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30pm
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
the only 2 shows in BC The most popular and sought after band in the world today – the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently performing over 300 concerts annually around the world performing all your favourite Glenn Miller songs! For more information on this performance and others please contact the Vancouver Island Symphony by phone: 250-754-0177 admin@vancouverislandsymphony.com or visit their website at www.vancouverislandsyphony.com
TIGER LILY FARMS OPENING DAY Saturday March 12th, 2016
Visit the “Barnyard” and enjoy mingling with a variety of typical farm animals. Your children will delight at the antics of the baby goats and cheer at the challenge of catching the baby chicks. There are lovable, huggable rabbits, portly pigs, daffy ducks, and even shy sheep to keep your kids entertained and provide memories they will never forget! For more information on booking parties, Portable Farm & Pony Rides, Riding Lessons, Summer Camps and more contact Tiger Lily Farm at 250-248-2408 or info@tigerlilyfarm.ca
Join us for the
BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
in Parksville and Qualicum Beach from March 19 to April 17, 2016. The festival celebrates nature, particularly the return of the Brant geese as they rest on beaches midway between their wintering areas and nesting grounds. The festival kicks off with a celebration including live music, a silent auction and nature photo display. Learn about nature in a wildlife viewing tour or participate in an interesting outdoor event such as Brant in the Bay. Visit http://brantfestival.bc.ca for details.
MILNER GARDENS ANNUAL BUNNY TRAIL
Friday March 25th – Monday March 28th Entry from 10 am – 4:30 pm. Spot as many bunnies as you can along the trail. Make sure to stop by the Pool House for an Easter Treat! Milner Gardens Shred It! ~ Saturday, April 16th Have your personal documents destroyed in front of
MARCH/APRIL 2016 you. What a wonderful way to recycle your sensitive paperwork AND support Milner Gardens & Woodland with your donation at the same time! Spring Plant Sale ~ April 23rd & 24th – Add a piece of this Heritage Garden to your own garden. A large selection of propagated material will be offered for sale and all the proceeds go towards supporting the Gardens. Admission dropped to winter rates for this weekend! Rhododendron Bloom ~ April 21st – May 15th If you’ve wondered when is the best time to see the Rhododendrons at Milner Gardens, this is it! Fairy House Surprise ~ June 23rd – 26th
APRIL 2016
ECHO PLAYERS
presents “A Doll’s House” ~ April 21st – May 8th One of the best-known, most frequently performed plays, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a landmark of modern drama. In a time of financial desperation, a young wife makes a dangerous decision to save her husband’s life. Years later, her secret comes back to haunt her, and its revelation shakes the foundations of her entire world. Written nearly 150 years ago, Ibsen’s spellbinding masterwork translates through time. It raises questions still relevant to current society and makes the story from 1879 seminal to audience members in 2016. For more information please contact Echo Players at 250.752.3522, info@echoplayers.ca or visit www.echoplayers.ca
QUALICUM BEACH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION THIRD ANNUAL DANCE PARTY Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
Be prepared to take a musical romp through the ages featuring the best dance music and impersonations of the greatest stars over the last 50 years. Tickets available at Fresh ‘N Fabulous Flowers in Qualicum Beach. For more information contact Sherri at sherriverdec@shaw.ca
FIRE & ICE
Saturday April 30th, 11 – 3pm Downtown Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach’s Fire and Ice event will be back on Saturday, April 30th in 2016 from 11AM to 3PM with more food and entertainment choices than ever. The event will continue its longstanding “fire and ice” theme, but in addition to the traditional chili tasting other kinds of hot foods will be available. Visitors will be able to choose from both chili cups as well as other “hot” food options from local restaurants. The popular ice carving will return, along with plenty of entertainment. Local musicians will continue to be highlighted, while the overall event will reintroduce a theme concept to inspire costumes and ice carving. The theme for 2016 will be “Bringing Back the 60’s”.
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Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375 (QB)
Most events listed below have a local phone number. For updated information go to the Town of Qualicum Beach portal at http://welcometoqb.com/events the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association calendar of events http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/events or call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960.
MILNER GARDENS
Noon to 4pm
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MAY 2016
May 8th is Mother’s Day!! Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Moms out there!!!
QUALICUM BEACH AND PARKSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S JOINT CHAMBER MEETING Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
For more information please contact the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce at 250-752-0960
2016 QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY DAY Sunday, May 29th, 2016
Every year on the last Sunday in May, local area residents have come together to celebrate our community at Family Day. Since 1976, Family Day has been sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers. The 40th Annual Qualicum Beach Family Day starts with the traditional Shriner’s breakfast at the Civic Centre, followed by a community parade through the streets of Qualicum Beach at noon. Then it’s on to the Civic Centre fields for an afternoon of interactive games, climbing wall, bouncy castles, food, music, dancing, and pony rides. Additional volunteers are always appreciated. If you would like to help out with this special community celebration please contact the planning committee: 250-738-2198.
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JUNE 2016
Father’s Day is June 19th Happy Father’s Day to all of the great Dad’s out there!!!
KSS GRAD PARADE June 4th, 2016
For more information please contact 250-752-6921
SEASIDE CRUIZERS PRESENTS THE 23RD ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY SHOW N SHINE June 19th 2016
2016 Street Dance – June 18th from 6 – 10 pm, Downtown Qualicum Beach For any general inquiries please contact Alex Plonka Phone: 250.752.0012
Come And See Us For everything you need for your spring yard cleanup. HOME HARDWARE • 250-752-9833 169 West 2nd, Qualicum Beach
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Hometown Expert with a World of Experience.
NEED STAFF?
Anchor Realty Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
113-W. 2nd Ave., QB, 250-752-2466
BOOK NOW!
HIRING FAIR
APRIL 14th
Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Our Family Helping Your Family • Mid-Island’s LOWEST CREMATION COSTS • Professional caring staff • Centrally located in Qualicum Beach • Simple cremation, burial, memorial and traditional funerals Bev Walkey
FEBRUARY 2016 Re-Opens on Sundays February 14th – March 20th
www.careercentre.org • 250-248-3205
118 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach • (250) 594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com • BC Licence # 53097
Enjoy the early Spring bulbs. Garden open 11:00am to 3:30pm, last entry 3:00pm. Tea Room open 11:00am for soup and scones with last seating 3:00pm. Admission: adults - $5.25, students - $3.25, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with card are free. For more information please contact Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153 or email milnergardens@shaw.ca
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO EVENTS ON FAMILY DAY FEBRUARY 8TH, 2015
Both Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena are open to celebrate BC Provincial Family Day on Monday, February 8th. Free admission to both of these events is courtesy of Quality Foods. Free Family Swim from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free Family Skate from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or 250-248-3252 or view swim and skate schedules online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
EYE CARE EYEWEAR 250-594-2020
focalpointoptometry.ca
ECHO PLAYERS
New Qualicum Location:
701 Primrose, Qualicum Beach
presents “The Sound of Murder” ~ February 18 – March 6
Dr. Ryan Magyar
Tea Forte Hand Bags Baby Clothing Giftware • Jewellery Scarves • Slippers • Gloves 142 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach • 250-752-1391
Deep Bay Marine Field Station
250.740.6611 viu.ca/deepbay
Open Daily 10 – 4 Visit website for Special Events
FEBRUARY 2016
QUALICUM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET February 17th, 2016 Cocktail reception starts at 5:30pm
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor and host these awards annually to honour excellence in business and community service. A business or person does not need to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to be nominated or to attend the awards. We welcome the best of all aspects of life in Qualicum Beach and celebrate their achievements at this Community Awards event.
Guest Speaker: Kait Burgan
It’s been said it’s the people who make a place great. Kait Burgan knows firsthand how true that is. She gets to meet, interview and work alongside many of the inspired, passionate and dedicated people who make Vancouver Island one of the best places to live, work and play for more twenty years. Kait Burgan’s Keynote Speech will guide you through an energetic tour of life behind the scenes and will demonstrate the importance of diversity and the often overlooked value of what happens in the periphery. From humour to heart-break, from boredom and thrills, Kait Burgan knows that while she has seen it all, almost, there is always much more to see and experience on Vancouver Island.
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
presents a Valentine’s Day Jazz Cabaret featuring Vancouver Vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan, with pianist Ron Hadley and bassist Rick Kilburn.
Charles Norbury is a successful writer of children’s books but he doesn’t like children. An unlovable man, he has no friends, is arrogant, controlling, sadistic and Saturday, February 14th, 7 – 9:30pm cruel. His wife, starved of love and denied children Tickets are $20 which includes admission and a of her own, has met another man. In their cottage dessert buffet. in Surrey, a tape recorder has been left on during For more information and to purchase your tickets a conversation between his wife and her lover in contact The Old School House at 250-752-6133 or which the latter plans the author’s murder. Charles’ go to their website www.theoldschoolhouse.org secretary listens to the tape and hears the murder plot. It appears that the murder happens - Charles is dead or is he? MARCH 2016 For more information please contact Echo Players at 250-752-3522, info@echoplayers.ca MOBILE SHREDDING 2016 www.echoplayers.ca
MUSIC ON SUNDAY AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE Sundays until April 24th, 2016.
Something for everyone! TOSH highlights different genres and artists each Sunday from 2:30 – 4:30pm. Admission $16 / members $13. For more information or to order tickets please contact TOSH at 250-752-6133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org
Marine Aquariums, touchtanks and more!
MULBERRY BUSH BOOKSTORES
www.pqbnews.com
AT THE QUALICUM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MARCH 7TH
Get out those old files and bring them in banker’s boxes to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce before Friday, March 4th and we will store them until Monday when they will be shredded on-site. Your confidentiality is important and the boxes will be securely locked away prior to shredding. Chamber members - $8/bankers box; Non-members $9.50/bankers box
Daylight Saving Time begins March 13th
248-1193
Thrifty Foods Centre Parksville
752-9722
W. 2nd Ave. Heard Centre Qualicum Beach
We’re your local bookstores in Oceanside
Over 6 Million Titles to Choose From! Order online at: www.mulberrybushbooks.com or email mulberry@shawbiz.ca
The News is proud to be a sponsor of Qualicum Beach Community Events
MARCH 2016
Spring 2016
VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY PRESENTS Monday, March 21 at 7:30pm & Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30pm
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
the only 2 shows in BC The most popular and sought after band in the world today – the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently performing over 300 concerts annually around the world performing all your favourite Glenn Miller songs! For more information on this performance and others please contact the Vancouver Island Symphony by phone: 250-754-0177 admin@vancouverislandsymphony.com or visit their website at www.vancouverislandsyphony.com
TIGER LILY FARMS OPENING DAY Saturday March 12th, 2016
Visit the “Barnyard” and enjoy mingling with a variety of typical farm animals. Your children will delight at the antics of the baby goats and cheer at the challenge of catching the baby chicks. There are lovable, huggable rabbits, portly pigs, daffy ducks, and even shy sheep to keep your kids entertained and provide memories they will never forget! For more information on booking parties, Portable Farm & Pony Rides, Riding Lessons, Summer Camps and more contact Tiger Lily Farm at 250-248-2408 or info@tigerlilyfarm.ca
Join us for the
BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
in Parksville and Qualicum Beach from March 19 to April 17, 2016. The festival celebrates nature, particularly the return of the Brant geese as they rest on beaches midway between their wintering areas and nesting grounds. The festival kicks off with a celebration including live music, a silent auction and nature photo display. Learn about nature in a wildlife viewing tour or participate in an interesting outdoor event such as Brant in the Bay. Visit http://brantfestival.bc.ca for details.
MILNER GARDENS ANNUAL BUNNY TRAIL
Friday March 25th – Monday March 28th Entry from 10 am – 4:30 pm. Spot as many bunnies as you can along the trail. Make sure to stop by the Pool House for an Easter Treat! Milner Gardens Shred It! ~ Saturday, April 16th Have your personal documents destroyed in front of
MARCH/APRIL 2016 you. What a wonderful way to recycle your sensitive paperwork AND support Milner Gardens & Woodland with your donation at the same time! Spring Plant Sale ~ April 23rd & 24th – Add a piece of this Heritage Garden to your own garden. A large selection of propagated material will be offered for sale and all the proceeds go towards supporting the Gardens. Admission dropped to winter rates for this weekend! Rhododendron Bloom ~ April 21st – May 15th If you’ve wondered when is the best time to see the Rhododendrons at Milner Gardens, this is it! Fairy House Surprise ~ June 23rd – 26th
APRIL 2016
ECHO PLAYERS
presents “A Doll’s House” ~ April 21st – May 8th One of the best-known, most frequently performed plays, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a landmark of modern drama. In a time of financial desperation, a young wife makes a dangerous decision to save her husband’s life. Years later, her secret comes back to haunt her, and its revelation shakes the foundations of her entire world. Written nearly 150 years ago, Ibsen’s spellbinding masterwork translates through time. It raises questions still relevant to current society and makes the story from 1879 seminal to audience members in 2016. For more information please contact Echo Players at 250.752.3522, info@echoplayers.ca or visit www.echoplayers.ca
QUALICUM BEACH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION THIRD ANNUAL DANCE PARTY Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
Be prepared to take a musical romp through the ages featuring the best dance music and impersonations of the greatest stars over the last 50 years. Tickets available at Fresh ‘N Fabulous Flowers in Qualicum Beach. For more information contact Sherri at sherriverdec@shaw.ca
FIRE & ICE
Saturday April 30th, 11 – 3pm Downtown Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach’s Fire and Ice event will be back on Saturday, April 30th in 2016 from 11AM to 3PM with more food and entertainment choices than ever. The event will continue its longstanding “fire and ice” theme, but in addition to the traditional chili tasting other kinds of hot foods will be available. Visitors will be able to choose from both chili cups as well as other “hot” food options from local restaurants. The popular ice carving will return, along with plenty of entertainment. Local musicians will continue to be highlighted, while the overall event will reintroduce a theme concept to inspire costumes and ice carving. The theme for 2016 will be “Bringing Back the 60’s”.
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BUYING OR SELLING? CALL ME! Let my knowledge, attention to detail, and extensive community involvement work for you!
Brenda
Nicolls
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-752-3375 (QB)
Most events listed below have a local phone number. For updated information go to the Town of Qualicum Beach portal at http://welcometoqb.com/events the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association calendar of events http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/events or call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960.
MILNER GARDENS
Noon to 4pm
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, February 18, 2016
info@brendanicolls.com
www.brendanicolls.com
MAY 2016
May 8th is Mother’s Day!! Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Moms out there!!!
QUALICUM BEACH AND PARKSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S JOINT CHAMBER MEETING Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
For more information please contact the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce at 250-752-0960
2016 QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY DAY Sunday, May 29th, 2016
Every year on the last Sunday in May, local area residents have come together to celebrate our community at Family Day. Since 1976, Family Day has been sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers. The 40th Annual Qualicum Beach Family Day starts with the traditional Shriner’s breakfast at the Civic Centre, followed by a community parade through the streets of Qualicum Beach at noon. Then it’s on to the Civic Centre fields for an afternoon of interactive games, climbing wall, bouncy castles, food, music, dancing, and pony rides. Additional volunteers are always appreciated. If you would like to help out with this special community celebration please contact the planning committee: 250-738-2198.
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JUNE 2016
Father’s Day is June 19th Happy Father’s Day to all of the great Dad’s out there!!!
KSS GRAD PARADE June 4th, 2016
For more information please contact 250-752-6921
SEASIDE CRUIZERS PRESENTS THE 23RD ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY SHOW N SHINE June 19th 2016
2016 Street Dance – June 18th from 6 – 10 pm, Downtown Qualicum Beach For any general inquiries please contact Alex Plonka Phone: 250.752.0012
Come And See Us For everything you need for your spring yard cleanup. HOME HARDWARE • 250-752-9833 169 West 2nd, Qualicum Beach
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Oura Giakoumakis Chair Thalassa Restaurant Jim Lynch 1st Vice Chair NR Insurance Services Michelle Genereux 2nd Vice Chair Verico Compass Mortgage Rusty Joerin Treasurer Woodsgift Enterprises Geoff Ball Director Milner Gardens & Woodland Julie Chambers Director The Gardens at Qualicum Beach
Marc LaCouvee Director Royal LePage Kelly Bleau Director BMO Bank of Montreal David Nellist Director Raymond James Ltd. Katherine Wilk Director ReMax Anchor Realty Paul Walkey Past Chair Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre
Jane Ayers Administrative Assistant Anne Dodson Membership & Community Coordinator Evelyn Clark CEO / President
Chamber Staff 250-594-9990 crossfitqualicumbeach.com 250-594-2020 focalpointoptometry.ca
QUALICUM BEACH HOME WATCH
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ROYAL LEPAGE PARKSVILLE – QUALICUM BEACH REALTY
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THE CAT COTTAGE AT QUALICUM BEACH
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FOCAL POINT OPTOMETRY
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THANK YOU To all our loyal members for your renewals. 250-248-6764 parkswest.com
PARKS WEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS
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OSTEOPATHY BY DEANNA
NUCERITY INTERNATIONAL
250-752-7224 cruiseplus.ca
250-752-0866 coombsjunctionsigns.com
LEIGH TERMATH
E-M-E@shaw.ca emesecurity.com
EME SECURITY INC. elizabethsymons@shaw.ca symonsart.com
CRUISEPLUS MANAGEMENT
SYMONS STUDIO
250-723-9448 alberniatoyota.com
ALBERNI TOYOTA
250-338-4672 missvinter@telus.net
MISS V. INTERIORS
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Chamber of Commerce
The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to operate a Chamber business office and a Visitor Information Centre. For more information on local attractions, events and activities that take place throughout the year, call 250-752-9532 or 250-752-0960 or stop by and speak with one of our Visitor Centre Counsellors.
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Qualicum Beach In part this trend has to do with the unprecedented demographic shifting being experienced in North America due to the baby boomer “bulge” according to a CBC article in 2014: “The baby boomers — those born from 1946 to 1965 — will reach retirement age over the next two decades. That will raise the number of seniors in the population to an estimated 23.6 per cent by 2030, the year the youngest baby boomers turn 65. That compares with 15.3 per cent in 2013. By 2063, the number of Canadians aged 80 years and over would reach nearly five million, compared with 1.4 million in 2013.”1 This change in the economy of Canada and British Columbia will be dramatic. It will shape the future of taxation, labour force, our medical system and our approach to immigration, to mention a few impacts. Fewer boomers in the system will result in labour force shortages that are not supported by the population of young people coming into our system. Those shortages may be mitigated by technology and perhaps made up for with immigration, but the future of small business, retail and service industries is far from certain. According to the Globe and Mail (November, 2015) “The biggest challenge for the Canadian economy – as well as those of most major Western countries is … that the looming retirement of the boomer generation amounts to a giant brake on the labour force. Labour growth is the key ingredient in the production of more goods and services that adds up to economic expansion. And it is now face to face with a massive and irreversible demographic threat. “2 This is a complex problem that will have to be addressed by all levels of government and personally by the boomers themselves. There is no one quick fix. This is a conversation that is long overdue and is going to take a number of smart innovative people and organizations to begin to address. It is not histrionic to suggest the future of Qualicum Beach and indeed Vancouver Island depends upon this. So let’s get started. Evelyn Clark (President and CEO)
Notes From The President and CEO Listening in on a conversation the other day, I noted a great deal of concern expressed from leading long-term business people in the Qualicum Beach area. Basically they were expressing their worry about the empty storefronts along Primrose and to a certain degree along streets that feed off Second
Evelyn Clark Avenue. They had noted the recent turn-over of many businesses in downtown Qualicum Beach and the number of businesses currently for sale. And it is not just in Qualicum Beach. All over Vancouver Island one has to just walk slightly outside the “downtown core” of Nanaimo, Courtenay, Parksville and others to see this change. The amount of papered-over windows and For Lease signs has climbed in the last 5 years. And without proactive planning – those empty storefront might very well increase.
For more on this topic see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZwacs46ikI http://www.bcbc.com/publications/2015/economic-growth-and-tighter-labour-markets-in-bc-someimplications-of-the-demographic-shift-ahead http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-s-seniors-population-to-jump-workforce-decline-by-2063-1.2770359 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/the-boomer-shift-how-canadas-economy-isheaded-for-majorchange/article27159892/
Minor renovations are required to the Visitor’s Centre to allow for a larger staff and a more efficient lay-out. So the Visitor’s Centre will be closed from February 1 until April 1. During that time visitors can access services at the Leigh House office on Second Avenue in the downtown of Qualicum Beach.
February and early-March at the Visitor’s Centre: Staff and contractors will:
• changing contracts to reflect the amalgamation;
• sell useful items in a “Garage Sale” in March
• re-locate furniture and office equipment that will be re-used after renovations
• down-size books, pamphlets and advertising material
• throwing away items of no practical value;
• take out pony walls and replace with a service counter • build a small private office • make the Visitor’s Centre approach more userfriendly • update electrical and • refresh and repaint the interior of the Visitor’s Centre
Paige Renouf Debbie Wesnedge Jim Grant Shirley Nellist David Nellist
little luck and energetic optimism, the Chamber of Commerce/Visitor’s Centre will be up and running on April 1, 2016. So come down and see us in our beach location and check it out!
Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
David Nellist, CFP Branch Manager & Financial Advisor Qualicum Beach Branch of Raymond James Ltd., 103 – 193 Second Ave W., Qualicum Beach 250-752-8184 // www.raymondjames.ca/qualicum
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Once the Visitor Centre is completely renovated, staff and volunteers will take a couple of days to move everything into the “new” digs and open shop for the season. We anticipate that with a
• selling useful items in a “Garage Sale” in March. (Watch for announcements of that sale soon).
• returning items stored on behalf of other partner organizations and;
• down-sizing office furniture and documents that will either be moved to the new location;
Staff will begin the process of
February and early-March at the Second Street office:
So what’s next?
In 2015, the Board of the Chamber of Commerce decided to survey Chamber members about the use of space and the operations of two distinct offices. The subsequent response overwhelmingly supported amalgamation to the Visitor’s Centre at 2700 Island Highway. So in early 2016, the Chamber will be joining the Visitor’s Centre at the beach.
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Nothing obvious about the all-new Toyota Prius about gas prices fuelling hybrid sales.” It would be no more than an unimagAt the risk of incurring the wrath of the inative statement of the obvious to Toyota marketing department (not that describe the all-new 2016 Toyota Prius, it would bother me), that’s going to be as a gas/electric hybrid powered car. a tough sell. The 2016 edition achieves Obvious perhaps because since its still more fuel economy gains and that launch back in 1997 its nameplate has will continue as a purchase persuader. only ever been offered with a hybrid And the price is right, an equal driver power unit. Clever marketing ensured of sales in my opinion: three trims Prius became synonymous with green No surprise starting at $25,995, which is $300 less driving and the badge showed all that than the outgoing owners were environmentally conthat the fourthgen model. scious. Since then, Toyota has sold more generation model is third Opening the doors than 3.5-million Prius models largely on a hybrid but placing reveals some things the strength of that green cred. don’t change. As No surprise that the fourth-generation the emphasis on is the norm, the model is a hybrid but placing the emthat fact is totally instrument panel is in the centre, phasis on that fact is totally inadequate which always takes me a few drives and undersells its other attributes. The inadequate and to get used to. What is different is the Japanese giant has not abandoned the undersells its other arrangement of the info screens, all the trumpeting of the car’s green nature attributes. stuff you need to pilot safely features but it’s much more low key in its new on a pair of side-by-side LED screens, marketing campaign. Instead, Toyota is Keith Morgan which essentially form a single display, trying to persuade potential buyers that and that sits neatly above a larger infotainment this new version is ready to compete in the mainscreen separated by the heating vents. stream against conventional gas-powered sedans The base console is an uninspiring black plastic but based on price, performance, technology, safety and, it’s replaced by an off-white colour on the other yes, looks! trims. That might take a time to grow on me. Let’s get the latter point out of the way, right away. It The enlarged platform, smaller batteries and reconhas never been a looker but with its new sleek, lower figuration of where they sit, behind and under the stance it is as close to sporty as you are likely to get rear seat translates into much more cabin room and in a Prius. It appears to these eyes that red livery a more comfy rear seat ride. (Incidentally, the base gives it a sharpest appearance but blue looks good model keeps the nickel-metal-hydride units, whereas too. Less enthused about paler renderings. the top trim with a technology package used the Toyota Canada vice-president Stephen Beatty says lithium-ion battery.) the brand wants to “break the cycle of psychology
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The Toyota Safety Sense system will be available on all but the base model: Pre-collision system, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control. A technology package will add blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert, full-colour heads up display, an intelligent parking and warning system with 12 sonar sensors positioned around the vehicle. This will give the driver the opportunity to park – parallel or perpendicular – without laying a hand on the steering wheel. That’s what an additional $590 gets you along with heated front seats. GAS Even the most loaded editions barely pass $33,000. Promise I’ll get behind that wheel soon. The new Prius uses a revised version of Toyota’s 1.8-litre-Atkinson cycle engine. The official fuel economy numbers are not out yet but internal testing revealed a fuel efficiency of 4.5L/100KM (city/highway combined). The launch drive in Vancouver suggested the 4.5 number is far from being a dream. Okay, we’re off. Normal and Power driving modes suggest this actually might be a fun drive. Normal errs on the side of economy-optimized performance. Power packs some fun into the Prius, without serious compromising fuel economy. The car is a gem in the city as you would expect and spirited on the highway, especially when the Power mode is selected. To be fair, I didn’t feel the need to explore my inner Boy Racer too many times. Looking forward to spending a week in the car when I can truly put it to the test in real world conditions.
Driveway Editor Keith Morgan will entertain and inform at this weekend’s Early Bird RV Show, at Tradex, in Abbotsford. The veteran auto writer will make a multi-media presentation twice on Saturday called “RVing for Novices” during which he will share tips and jokes about his recent six-day, 1,200-kilometre road trip through B.C. Showgoers will see all the latest equipment and get the opportunity to win a Wildwood X-Lite travel trailer valued at $20,995. For show info: www.rvshowsbc.com
Safety Tip: If winter doesn’t typically mean snow or ice where you live, other conditions like darker morning and afternoon commutes and heavy rain can make driving this time of year challenging. Drive safely this winter—slow down and increase your following distance.
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Low loonie and lower gas prices driving RV staycations Organizers of this weekend’s Earlybird RV Show and Sale at Tradex in Abbotsford are optimistic that the trend towards so-called ‘staycations’ will result in more people enjoying the RV lifestyle. A recent Conference Board of Canada report showed that Canadian travel within the country increased by 2.8 per cent last year and is expected to increase again by 2.4 per cent this year – primarily due to the low loonie and lower gas prices.
“There is no question that a low Canadian dollar and lower gas prices are encouraging people to spend their vacation dollars closer to home and many of those individuals look toward RVing,” says Amanda Henschell, organizer of British Columbia’s only spring RV show. “Every year we see more people attending our show and sale. I expect the 2016 show will attract even more attendees as fans from past years and curious onlookers recognize RVs make for a perfect holiday because they
allow for flexibility in planning and in many cases are simply more affordable.” In Canada, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada reported since 2012, the RV industry had been growing steadily with a marked increase in RV sales in 2014 when 14 percent of all Canadian households owned an RV. Henschell says this year’s show is the perfect opportunity for people looking to either enter the RV vacation space for the first time, or upgrade their current RV as they make vacation plans. As in years past, this year’s show will feature hundreds of the newest RV models in all price categories. Attendees will get to see the ultimate display of all open-road RVs, destinations and products as well as hear the latest tips and travel advice on a wide range of topics from industry experts. Driveway Editor Keith Morgan, whose “RVing for Novices” presentation is designed to entertain and inform. He will share tips and jokes about his recent six-day, 1,200-kilometre road trip through BC. Showgoers will also get the opportunity to win a valuable Wildwood X-Lite travel trailer. For show info: www.rvshowsbc.com
Keith Morgan at the wheel
Earlybird RV Show & Sale
February 18 – 21, 2016
LOCATION: TRADEX – Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford – 1190 Cornell St. HOURS: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, February 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults: $8; Seniors: $6 (60+); Youth: $5 (13-19); Children: Free (12 & under); Family Pack: $20 (two Adults & up to 4 Youth); Multi-Day Pass: $10 (Adults and/or Youth).
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General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, licence, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $12,724, including $446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive), $3,000 lease cash and a $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $50 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $2,592 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,132. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. > Purchase price includes $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 2 and February 29, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $1,200 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab LS equipped with a Custom Edition and a $5,180 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab WT 4WD, LS, LT or LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,180 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. 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Drivers rarely think of the tires on their vehicles until they have a flat. But the type of tires on your vehicle can impact its performance. When choosing tires for their vehicles, drivers should consider a host of factors, including the terrain and driving conditions vehicles are likely to encounter. Understanding tires and what makes some a better fit than others for certain vehicles can make for safe driving and improved handling. All-season tires The most common type of tire and arguably the best known is the standard all-season tire. Many vehicles come equipped with these tires, which are designed to be versatile enough to grip the road in various conditions. They are commonly made of a harder rubber that will not wear out quickly and will retain their tread. Most day-to-day driving can be
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Do cold winter days ever make you wish you could just head for Hawaii? Although we’re blessed with milder weather than the rest of Canada, a change of scene can go a long way to relieving the drudgery of rain and clouds. While comparatively few people can indulge themselves with an impulse trip so far afield, there’s a tropical lookalike within easy reach. The broad sandy beach, and warmer temperatures of Tribune Bay on Hornby Island have earned it the nickname “Little Hawaii”. I’ll admit that the contrast in weather is nowhere near as noticeable as you’d experience south of the Tropic of Cancer, but marginally less precipitation and a markedly different geology certainly allow visitors to imagine they’re more than a mere 27km as the crow flies from Qualicum Beach. Of course, a ferry journey always adds to the feeling of taking a trip, and visitors to Hornby will need to make two short crossings to reach Hornby’s terminal at Shingle Spit. Although unknown to many, Hornby Island has several excellent trail networks. Tribune Bay Provincial Park, Helliwell Provincial Park and the Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation in beautiful environments, but the real jewel is the mountain bike trail network of Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park. The trails here are renowned throughout North America for the combination of careful construction, manageable gradients, smooth surfaces and diligent maintenance. In contrast to typical Canadian West Coast trails, there’s a notable absence of roots on Mount Geoffrey’s trails. This is, to a great extent, because the sedimentary and conglomerate rock of this smaller island has been affected by seismic activity, glaciation and changing sea levels in different ways to the geology of the mainland and Vancouver Island. Remarkably, there is around 80km of singletrack in this compact area, so there’s every reason to build up knowledge over the course of several trips. There’s no access for motor vehicles to the top of Mount Geoffrey, so a bike that pedals efficiently and a degree of fitness are required to reach the summit, from where riders can enjoy the flowing roller coaster descents, banked in the corners to allow speed to be maintained without losing traction. The smoothly surfaced trails allow experienced riders to take full advantage of gravity, while keeping both wheels in contact with the dirt and encourage intermediate mountain bikers to improve their skills. Aside from the ride uphill, another advantage of bringing an efficient bike is that paying for a car on at least one of the two ferry crossings can be avoided. A pleasant road ride of a few kilometres leads to a
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number of different options to access trailheads. sufficient for the day. Visit Outsider Adventures’ Facebook page for My favourite route is to enter the trails at Colt’s Foot, behind the Fire Station on Central Road. There are trail more photos from Hornby Island and other outdoor maps posted regularly and many of the junctions have activities. Michael Addiscott is a regular contributor to the trail names posted on wooden signs. A couple of hours is long enough to take a couple of trips up and The NEWS. E-mail: mail@outsideradventures.com down the mountain, then back onto Central Road or Slade Road before heading to the artisan stores How to get there: at Tribune Bay. The bike shop at Tribune Bay is not Follow Highway 19 or 19a North to the Buckley Bay Ferry open throughout the year but, if it is, I make a point Terminal and take the Buckley Bay-Denman West Ferry. of dropping in to buy a trail map, the proceeds of Follow Denman Road and East Road to the Hornby Ferry which help fund trail maintenance. Outside of tourist at Gravelly Bay. season the stores and restaurant here are closed, so I’d recommend a short detour to the store at Ford’s Cove What to take: for a coffee and pastry overlooking the attractively Have a whistle where it can be easily accessed. Even if you eroded sandstone formations. From here a short ride do not intend to be out after dark, bring a headlamp and back uphill leads to the enjoyable Middle Bench Trail spare batteries. Check the weather forecast before your along the escarpment to the ferry at Shingle Spit. trip. Dress and bring clothing for changeable conditions The whole circuit, including the road sections and and varying levels of exertion. Pack tools and spare tubes, a reasonable amount of time on the trails, requires a food and water, a small first aid kit and a compass to help ride of around 40 to 50 kilometres. For this reason it’s maintain orientation within the network. important to have everything you’ll require to be self
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PUBLIC BUDGET INFORMATION SESSIONS 2016/17 OPERATING BUDGET DEVELOPMENT The Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) has scheduled two Public Budget Information Sessions as part of the process to develop the 2016/17 Preliminary Operating Budget. The sessions will be held on: Thursday, February 18th Winchelsea Place Library at 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Each of these sessions will provide a review of the Year to Date for 2015/16, provide a general overview to 2016/17 including projections and general staffing levels, the budget meeting schedule, and provide an opportunity to discuss obligations and restraints. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY VIU
From left, Haley Robinson , Kala Mackintosh, and Stephanie Govier are VIU Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship recipients. They will be heading to Belize, Central America in May to begin their internships.
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Happy to be Belize bound The president of the ParksvilleQualicum Foundation, Wendy Carmichael, was on hand to congratulate the scholars
plete my undergrad. It combines all my past experiences and will require all the skills I have to be successful. I can’t wait to get over there.” The Feb. 4 event represents the first round of scholarship announcements. Over the next two years a total of 31 QES scholarships will Stephanie Govier burst into tears of joy and be awarded to VIU and Belizean scholars who immediately called her mom. Kala Mackintosh have demonstrated a strong commitment to still can’t sleep because of the excitement, and research or studies that foster sustainable ecoHaley Robinson recognized right away that she nomic activity. was just given a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” President of the Parksville-Qualicum FounAll three Vancouver Island University (VIU) dation, Wendy Carmichael, and Director of the senior undergraduates are recipients of VIU’s Nanaimo Foundation, George Hanson were Building Resilience in Coastal Communities, on hand to congratulate the scholars. The two Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholar- organizations made a significant financial conships (QES). Each scholarship provides funds tribution to the Building Resilience in Coastal to cover travel, tuition and living expenses for a Communities project. K’omoks First Nation, three to six month internship in Belize, Central VIU’s World Leisure Centre of Excellence, and America. the National Association of Village Councils They, along with 11 othin Belize also partnered with I was told I was er VIU scholars and visiting VIU to bring this project to life. awarded the scholarship scholars from Belize, were offiTheir combined participation cially recognized at a ceremo- in an e-mail and I was too highlights the many levels of excited to finish reading it community engagement that ny held on the Nanaimo camHALEY ROBINSON pus, Feb. 4. the project has inspired. After it was over the stuVIU Education Abroad prodents were all smiles as they grams manager, Jennifer Sills, accepted hugs and high fives from VIU profes- hosted the event. She says the challenges that sors and administrators. Mackintosh enjoyed face coastal communities across Vancouver the event, but also knew the next day she would Island and throughout Belize are similar yet be getting right back to work preparing for the deeply complex and mired in regional politics, adventure to come. She’s scheduled to leave for histories, and the tricky business of balancing Belize in May. environmental sustainability and human rights “When I heard I was selected I understood with economic development. right away what a huge learning opportunity it “Climate change and globalization are addwas. When we go to Belize, we know there won’t ing incredible pressures on sensitive coastal be somebody there telling us what to do. We’re ecological areas. This creates challenges for expected to be leaders of our own projects so communities to effectively manage water reit’s a bit intimidating. But I know I was picked sources, food production, and economic activfor a reason, and I’m ready,” said Mackintosh. ity while also striving to preserve cultural heriOnce they heard the good news they were in- tage and autonomy,” said Sills. structed to start reviewing articles, looking over Dr. Roy Young is the President of the Belize the research that’s been done in Belize and to Institute for Local Development, a key commulearn about the culture and people. They were nity partner to the Building Resilience in Coasteven provided an introductory handbook on al Communities program. He was thrilled to be how to survive in Belize. For Robinson, spend- in Canada for the first time to join in the QES ing the last four years studying geography and announcement celebration. When asked how the environment all comes down to this. he felt meeting the next group of VIU students “I was told I was awarded the scholarship in who will soon be in Belize, he smiles. an email and I was too excited to finish reading “I feel so excited,” said Young. “These stuit,” said Robinson. dents get to see the world from a different per“This is the best way I can imagine to com- spective.” — Submitted by VIU
The 2016/17 Preliminary Operating Budget process will continue with the following Public Board Meetings: Tuesday, April 19 – Special Public Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Review of DRAFT 2016/17 Preliminary Operating Budget Tuesday, April 26 – Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Adoption of 2016/17 Preliminary Operating Budget
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QUALICUM BEACH COMMUNITY AWARDS
Briuolo, Lindsay and Lefty’s earn honours For more from awards night, read the Feb. 23 edition of The NEWS
Lefty’s Fresh Foods was honoured last night as the Business of the Year during the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Community Awards. Ian Lindsay was honoured as Citizen of the Year and John Briuolo of Quality Foods was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. Each year, the chamber honours individuals and businesses for their contribution to the community. This celebration follows a nomination period during which Qualicum Beach residents and visitors are encouraged to nominate those they consider deserving of recognition. Also nominated for Business of the Year were Pedego Electric Bikes and Bailey’s in the Village. Also nominated for Citizen of the Year was Diana LaMonte. Dave Graham from 88.5 The Beach was the night’s emcee and hosted a lively evening full of celebration and acknowledgement at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Keynote speaker Kait Burgan guided the audience through an energetic tour of life behind the scenes at Shaw TV’s “Go Island” and
discussed the importance of diversity and the value of noticing what happens in the periphery. A few of those people being honoured last night were nominated in more than one area. The short-listed nominees and recipients for the 2015 Qualicum Beach Community Awards are: The Volunteer of the Year winner was Gord Almond. Also nominated were Michele Jack and Erin Holmes. The Community Builder of the Year was St. Stephen’s United Church. Also nominated were Qualicum Beach-Beach Day and Young Life-Qualicum Beach. The Outstanding Customer Service award went to Chelsea Cummings of Ohs Marketing Team at Royal LePage. Also nominated were Helen Fauvel of A Step Above and Darrin Andrews of Pharmasave Qualicum Beach. The New Business of the Year was CrossFit Qualicum Beach. Also nominated were Skydive Vancouver Island and HeBrews Restaurant. The Newsmaker of the Year was the ever growing tech/gaming business Cloudhead Games. Also nominated was Gord Johns for his federal election victory. Read the Tuesday, Feb, 23 edition of The NEWS for more
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Cloudhead Games — that’s president and creative director Denny Unger above right with B.C. Minister of Technology and Innovation Amrik Virk, was selected as 2015 Newsmaker of the Year last night in Qualicum Beach.
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She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Marilyn Michaud. ‘Granny’ will be so missed by her son Micheal (Carrie) Davidson and their two children, Courtney and Colton, son Tony Carveth, daughter Bernice Carveth and her son, Ryan, daughter Cheryl (Peter) Bush and her daughter Bree as well as her brother Wayne (Betty) Anderson, niece Deb (Blair) Collins and nephew Frank (Linda) Anderson and their families. Arlene was born in Bella Bella and lived all over B.C. but she was an Island girl at heart. She had a delightful sense of humour and was always the lady. No service by request but there will be a celebration of life over the Easter weekend in Qualicum Bay.
COOK, Warren Charles Gordon September 2, 1933 – February 6, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father. Dad passed away peacefully at home with his daughters Kathlene and Christene by his side. Pop will be deeply missed by his children Kathlene (Greg) Beebe, Christene (Brian) Mackay, Steven Cook, Bruce (Melanie) Cook and by grandchildren Ellen, Wilson, Evan, Claire, Amanda, Montel, Amber and Emily. Dad was born in Nanaimo, BC growing up there and on the family Farm in Deep Bay where his love and respect for the woods grew. As a young man he moved to Campbell River to work on the water pipeline and then as a papermaker. Becoming a wellrespected tour boss at Catalyst Paper. He raised four children as a single father, guiding us throughout our lives with wisdom, respect, fairness and great love. He was a man above all others and we will deeply miss his presence in our lives. After a heart attack in 1991 dad decided to retire to Deep Bay, his heart’s desire, and ďŹ lled his days doing what he loved most, working the beach growing and harvesting oysters or in the bush restoring the forest and streams on his property. Dad received several awards for his stewardship of the environment, the Governor Generals Award of Canada, Private Forest Stewardship Award, awards from Ducks Unlimited among others. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the team that made it possible for dad to spend his ďŹ nal days at home. In accordance with Dad’s wishes there will be no service, but a private family interment will take place at a later date. If desired donations may be made in Dad’s name to Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society 8425 Berray Rd. Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0 or to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation 200 – 1212 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2
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Alexandria passed away peacefully in Parksville on December 12, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Ayrshire, Scotland and moved to Canada at age 2. Mom married Robert A. Brown in 1945 and together they raised five children in North Burnaby. She successfully managed a Wine Art shop in Burnaby for many years until her retirement in 1988 when she moved to Parksville with Alexander Kozak and shortly after they were married. Her happiest memories were summer vacations spent on Lasqueti Island thanks to the generosity of her cousins Tom & Molly Millicheap & family. She enjoyed the holidays at Ogden Lake that were shared along with her sister and family Helen & Bussie Anderson. She was predeceased by her sister Anne Hilton; brother-in-law Tom Hilton, grandson Robert Linee Christensen; Father of her children, Robert A. Brown, son-in-law Jan Halme; brother-in-law Earl (Bussie)Anderson; second husband Alexander Kozak. Survived by her sister Helen Anderson, daughters Susan Ellard (Darwin), Anne Sperling, Georgia Forbes (Bill), Barbara Richards (Reg), Jim Brown (Elaine), 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mom took great pride in and dearly loved her family. Celebration of life to be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm Pacific Shores Resort, Nanoose Bay, BC
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August 30, 1929 – November 20, 2015 John passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. John was born in North Vancouver to Carmelo (Carmen) Calla and Catherina Maria (Mary) Calla. John married the love of his life, Margaret (nee Ljunggren) in 1948 and was married to her for 65 years. John’s beautiful Margaret passed away March 22, 2014. John was predeceased by his parents, son Terrance, daughter Kathleen, and his siblings, Antonio (Olive), Victor (Betty), Francesco, and Nicodemo. He is survived by his sisters Angelina Gauvin, daughters: Deborah (Norman) Ralkie, Penny (Patrick) Giesbrecht and his son David (Shirley Arda), daughter-in-law Mary Calla. John and Margaret lived in North Van, Aldergrove and settled in W. Vancouver for many years. They moved to Qualicum Beach in the mid 1980’s with the thought of retiring. John was in the concrete business his whole life. He thrived on hard work and physical labour and restarted in business again in the Oceanside area. He taught countless men a trade and turned many boys into men in his lifetime. John was a character with a sense of wisdom carved from a lifetime of experience. He had a wicked sense of humor that was cutting edge. You can be sure if you ever met him that you would never forget him. He did things his way as the song goes and spoke his mind and intention clearly and with hand signals for effect, at times. His sayings and behaviors will be missed and never forgotten. He was made of hard stuff - a self made man with the heart of an army - loving, charming, hard and soft, clever and dependable. He was an amazing husband who cared for his wife when she had a prolonged illness. In recent years he became a short order cook, taxi driver, and a mentor for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on the acreage known fondly as “Callaland�. His hobbies included: swearing, directing, RV-ing, ballroom dancing, cooking, building pagodas and gardening. He left a legacy of children, 12 grandkids and 20 great grandkids. A special thank you to all who made it possible for John to be home, to go home. Thank-you Norm Ralkie Sr., Norm Ralkie Jr., and Andrea Kingsley, Kelly, Tyler, Alex and Alisha Jones, Cheryl and Wes Coyle, Lyn Warrington, Jennifer Huebschwerlen, Dr. Desai and Lorin, Home & Community Support, Oceanside Hospice and Yates. Graveside service to be held at Murrayville Cemetary at a later date.
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LEGALS NOTICE IS hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Mary Morley, formerly of 727 Qualicum Road, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1M4, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Mary-Lou Warren, 820 Qualicum Road, Qualicum Beach BC V9K 1M5, on or before April 15, 2016, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Mary-Lou, Executor WE LOCATE bug transmitters spycams, GPS trackers, phone taps. 40 yrs exp. Ultra discreet. Very reasonable cost complete w/written report if required. (250)893-3826 in Victoria or toll-free 1-866-4246514. spynot@gmail.com
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association in Comox B.C. is accepting expressions of interest to lease a 132 seat seasonal restaurant located in Filberg Park for summer 2016. Experienced food and beverage operators may request more information by emailing: lodge@filberg.com.
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Required Part-Time or FullTime to start immediately with Upper West Barber, Qualicum Beach. We specialize in men’s hair cuts. Must have previous exp. No clientele required. Join an awesome team today, apply in person Unit # 1 - 221 Upper West 2nd Avenue or call Bob (250)927-5035 / or Tanya (250)219-2057
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
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HAULING AND SALVAGE
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Dan’s Clean-up & Haul Away Service. All receipts provided. Call Dan @ 250-228-3364
DEEP BAY Massive Estate sale #6-5300 Gainsberg Rd. Feb 19 - 21 (9-6). Too much to list, military collectables, designer clothing, decor furniture & antiques plus collectables. Check our website for photos: www.estateliquidators.ca
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HELP WANTED HOOK TENDER, Experienced, required in Duncan area. Wages negotiable. Email resume to: logwork@shaw.ca SHIPPER/RECEIVER F/T Duties include purchasing, product/price research, managing tool maintenance. Qualifications/Required Skills: Must have experience shipping/receiving. Be able to work shift work and overtime when required. Ability to follow company production, quality, and safety procedures. Some heavy lifting required; up to approx. 50 lbs. Have a driver’s license with reliable transportation. We offer competitive pay and benefit packages based on performance and responsibility. Apply in person to: Surespan Structures at 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan B.C. V9L 6P2 Phone: 250748-8888
LABOURERS SEASONAL FARM WORKERS NEEDED at Bergen Farms to start Mid April-November, 2016. 40-60 hrs/wk $10.59/hr. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting fruit, and other farm work. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions & physically demanding. Fax resumes to: 250-752-7566.
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COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER QUALICUM BEACH- Spruce Street, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1760sq ft on .29 acres. $379,900. Call (250)752-1355.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 55+ One bdrm senior housing suite avail. at 49er Manor. Approx 500 sq ft w/patio & prkng. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. $660/mo + util. 250-248-2446 or visit www.klrhousing.ca
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MODULAR HOMES COOMBS- RENT To Own, 14’x68’, newly reno’d, all new flooring/windows. 0% interest. Call (250)248-2973.
HOMES FOR RENT 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 Mar 1, $1600. all inclusive. Call (250)338-4672.
OFFICE/RETAIL CLINIC/PROFESSIONAL/Office space - Central Qualicum behind BMO. 772 sq ft includes reception, waiting and three separate rooms plus washroom - $836 per mth plus triple net - 166 West First Ave 250-752-3427.
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POIRIER PAINTING ASK ABOUT OUR INTERIOR SPECIALS. Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at 250-240-3528.
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COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.
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PAINTING
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JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)618-9381.
A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Coming! 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.
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JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)618-9381.
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant. By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required. The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com
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Prayer day March 4 World Prayer Day will be observed at the Salvation Army Church, 187 Alberni Highway, Parksville from 2-4 p.m., Friday, March 4. Co-ordinated in Canada by the Women’s Inter-Church Council, people will gather in more than 170 countries and more than 2,000 communities in Canada to learn about, pray for and celebrate Cuba, particularly the women of Cuba. Following the service in Parksville there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments. Visit www.wicc.org for more information, or locally, call 250-248-8794. — Submitted by the Salvation Army
Evening Music featuring Gary Hodi & Guests
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On Feb.8, two off duty Nanaimo RCMP officers who police say were in the Parksville area to enjoy a day of mountain biking, came across something that could not be ignored. According to a news release from the Oceanside RCMP, one of the officers saw a male on a “very high-end” mountain bike that he was certain was stolen from a bike shop in Nanaimo. He then noted a specific detail about the bike that confirmed his suspicion that the bike was in fact the stolen $4,600 mountain bike. Although off-duty at the time, fearing that the male would simply ride away, the off duty officers made an arrest. The suspect, a 23-year-old Parksville man who is well known to police was arrested and handed over to the Oceanside RCMP. The man is now facing a charge of possession of stolen property and the bike has been returned to a very grateful Nanaimo owner. “The effort of these two members was very impressive and I am certain the owner of this mountain bike would also agree,” said Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter. — NEWS Staff/RCMP news release
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‘Nurtured by Nature’
New signs announce you’re in Nanoose Bay
They feature a stylized arbutus tree and a sawbill merganser
Highway drivers may have noticed new community identification signs in the Nanoose Bay area. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has been working with local community members, the Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation, the City of Parksville and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on the project, and the final product has now been unveiled to the public. The large signs welcome visitors to Nanoose Bay with a stylized arbutus tree and the tagline “Nurtured by Nature.” The image of a sawbill merganser — an acknowledgement of the Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation — is also featured. “I’m very pleased with the broad, positive community support that the final signage design and location has re-
ceived,” said Bob Rogers, Electoral Area ‘E’ Director. “I think the signs do speak to our sense of community, our connection to nature and the importance of the Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation. For those of us who call Nanoose Bay home, we indeed live in an area ‘nurtured by nature’ and I hope this is the first phase of a Nanoose Bay themed community signage project.” Said Chief Brent Edwards of SnawNaw-As (Nanoose) First Nation: “Our thanks to (former chief) David Bob and the individuals he worked with at the RDN in ensuring that the welcome sign acknowledged Snaw-Naw-As. We look forward to working with the RDN on future interests.” The signs are part of a pilot community identification program for RDN electoral areas. The three signs, designed, built and installed locally by Scott Signs, are at the following locations:
Jr rardON PHOtO
New signs at the entrances of Nanoose Bay are now on display.
• Driving north on Highway 19 at the intersection with Rumming Road. • Driving south on Highway 19 past the weigh scales as you enter Nanoose
Bay from Parksville. • On Northwest Bay Road at the Nanoose Bay-Parksville boundary. — NEWS Staff/RDN news release
WORSHIP WITH US Sunday, February 21, 2016 -10:00 am Second Sunday in Lent
Spring Lecture Series 2016 - “Refuge - Where is Home” Tuesdays until March 15, 12 noon - 1:00 pm. Second Lecture February 23: “Creating a Safe Haven” Anne Taylor, Executive Director, Haven Society. ($8 per lecture. Bring bag lunch. Beverages provided) Healing Pathway Phase One - March 18 & 19, at Knox U.C. Entry level workshop in developing the gift and skill of healing hands within the Christian tradition. For info or registration contact the church office.
Knox United Church
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND The Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo hereby gives notice pursuant to section 286 of the Local Government Act of the intention to dispose of land that is not being made available to the public for acquisition. The land to be disposed of is the Regional Districts’ undivided twenty six percent (26%) interest in land described as 1030 Tuan Road; Lot 1, Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan 21736, as shown outlined in Map 1; the remaining undivided 74% interest in this land is currently owned by the City of Parksville.
Map 1
Map 2
Earthquake Preparedness Coastal British Columbia residents all know that we live in an area where there is a possibility of a major earthquake. The Oceanside Emergency Preparedness Program encourages everyone to put together necessities that will maintain yourself, your family and pets for a minimum of 3 days. The RCMP, fire departments and Salvation Army are just a few of the groups trained to respond in such an emergency. The Oceanside Emergency Preparedness Centre is in the Parksville Community Centre. Please feel free to stop by for a brochure and a list of items that should be included in your survival kit. Two excellent online resources are: www.pep.bc.ca and www.city.parksville.bc.ca (select “residents” then “emergency preparedness”). Create security and peace of mind by preparing you and your family for an emergency.
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The Regional District intends to exchange its interest in the land as part of a land exchange agreement with the City of Parksville to facilitate a lot line adjustment of the land with an adjacent property owned solely by Parksville, thereby creating two new lots (Lot A and Lot B as shown in Map 2) within the existing two properties. Under the terms of the agreement, the City of Parksville will acquire the Regional District’s undivided twenty six percent (26%) interest in the land being disposed such that Parksville will be the sole owner of the new Lot A, and in consideration thereof the City of Parksville will transfer to the Regional District a fourteen percent (14%) interest in the new Lot B, and will further pay to the Regional District the sum of two hundred and twenty six thousand two hundred dollars ($226,200.00). The Regional District and Parksville will own Lot B as tenants in common for the purpose of a new water treatment facility; Regional District’s ownership share represents its level of participation in the Englishman River Water Service. For more information concerning this disposition of land, please contact Joan Harrison, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 390-4111, or toll free at 1-877-607-4111. Corporate Officer
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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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BSS and KSS battle for Isle title
Kwalikum Kondors girls basketball team hosted North Islands and are ready for the next round T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com
After hosting the North Island tournament last weekend, the Kwalikum Kondors senior girls basketball team is at the Vancouver Island championship tournament in Nanaimo this weekend. Both the Ballenas Whalers and Kwalikum Kondors will be in action at Wellington Secondary School for the AA senior girls Island tournament, starting Thursday. The Kondors were close to hosting the Island tournament as well, as the Wellington Wildcats had to win a wild card game to get into the tournament and be able to host. “We were ready to host it again as backup,” head coach Butch Gayton said. “They (Wellington) were put in a strange spot and had to not only win to get into the Islands, but to host the tournament as well. So we were on standby just in case they weren’t able to advance but now that it’s all been cleared up, we’re ready and raring to go.” The Kondors finished in third place at the North Island tournament, behind the first-place Whalers and the Isfeld Ice (Comox) who finished in second. It was a tightly contested tournament between the teams from the north, with each of the top four having a shot at winning that tournament.
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Ana Franco goes up for a layup as the Kwalikum Kondors took on the Timberline Wolves during action at the AA North Island tournament. The Kondors are in action tonight, 5:30 tipoff in Nanaimo for the Island tournament.
“The teams are very competitive up here,” Gayton said. “We’ve got some outstanding talent with senior girls basket-
ball across Vancouver Island, so it’s going to be a tough tournament for everyone.” “We’re hoping that we can put it all
together this weekend and surprise a few teams to advance to provincials. That’s basically what it has to be at this kind of a tournament, someone is going to have to pull an upset on a team that’s ranked higher, so we’re hoping that someone is going to be us.” It’s going to be a battle for the Kondors though, as they’re facing a bit of a flu bug before action kicks off today (Feb. 18). “We’ve got about four or five girls feeling sick,” Gayton said. “Hopefully we’ll have them ready for action on Thursday evening but we’ll see. It’s just one of those things that you hope doesn’t happen to your team but when it does, you just have to make the most of it.” “That’s the nice thing about this team, we’re able to slide girls in to fill a spot when someone else goes down and we don’t have to worry about it. They have been that way all season long and I’m expecting much of the same if it’s needed at the Islands.” With or without those players, the Kondors hope to continue building on their recent play and hope to stay on the winning side of the bracket. “I thought we played well at the North Islands,” Gayton said. “We’ve been able to work on a few things in practices before our first game on Thursday, so it’s just a matter of getting out there and executing like I know these girls can.”
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The Ballenas senior boys basketball team hopes to win on home court to advance to the Vancouver Island finals T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com
There will be plenty of action on the hardwood for the next three days at Ballenas Secondary School, as the Whalers senior boys basketball team hosts the AAA North Island tournament. Nine teams will be in action, starting at 2 p.m. today (Feb. 18) as the Whalers take on Carihi (Campbell River), with the top
five teams advancing to the Island tournament next weekend in Nanaimo. There’s plenty of talent and good basketball to go along with it, as powerhouse schools NDSS and Wellington (both Nanaimo), along with the Whalers, will be in the mix. Also in the mix will be the number two ranked team in B.C., Mark Isfeld (Courtenay), who have had a very strong sea-
son with very few losses to their name. “Lot’s of good teams in the mix at this tournament,” Whalers head coach Kevin McMillen said. “Isfeld is the clear favourite at the top, but after that it’s wide open.” “We’ve got five berths to the Island tournament, so teams have a good chance at getting there. We’ve just got to play a good team game, like I know
these guys can, and we should be alright. They’ve got the talent to win games, it’s just a matter of using it the right way.” The Whalers picked up a key 63-57 win over the Woodlands Eagles (Nanaimo) in their final league game, putting the finishing touches on a 4-4 league record and third place overall. Bench play was significant in this game for the Whalers as they were without Darian Mant
and Brenden Harstad due to injury. Starters Aaron Paetkau and Liviano Canil were in foul trouble throughout the game, both fouling out in the fourth quarter. Senior Andy Reynolds stepped up and contributed for the Whalers, helping them close out the win. “It was good to see the bench step up,” McMillen said. See WHALERS, page A37
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“Having a few guys out of the lineup and then losing two starters in a game that fouled out, we needed the bench to come up big for us and they did,” coach McMillen said. “They’ve been getting better and better for us as the season goes along, which is exactly
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Echo Players get away with murder Murder-mystery play The Sound of Murder opens tonight at Village Theatre review by J.r. rardon reporter@pqbnews.com
It would certainly be inaccurate to characterize the theatre production The Sound of Murder as a “whodunnit”. But who done it is perhaps the only part of the Echo Players’ winter production that isn’t a mystery. The deliciously convoluted tale of intrigue, shifting alliances and dark suspense opens a three-week run tonight at Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The story, set in the living room of an English village cottage, revolves around the crumbling marriage of Charles Norbury (Chris Lee), a highly successful author of children’s books, his long-suffering wife Anne (Heather Haseltine), and her lover, Peter Marriott (Douglas Aalseth). Though he has long since stopped caring for Anne, Charles refuses her a divorce, provoking Peter and Anne into a plot that is inadvertently recorded onto the tape player Charles uses in dictating his stories.
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Chris Lee, left, and heather haseltine enjoy a typical moment of marital bliss as Charles and anne norbury in the echo Players production of the sound of murder, which opens tonight at village theatre in Qualicum beach.
When his secretary, Miss Forbes (Susan Warner), overhears the plot, the lights go down on Act I and the stage is set for chaos and a series of startling revelations to come. The Sound of Murder is produced by Judi Andrews and is directed by Wendy
Punter, who previously directed the same play in Calgary. Her husband, Don Punter, has designed an elaborate cottage interior with two levels connected by a corner staircase, French doors leading to a garden, and an off-stage front door, each of which
takes a turn as the centre of attention at various points. But the key to the play’s success is its cast, including Barrie Atkinson, an Echo Players newcomer with long theatre experience in Eastern Canada, and David Attley, an Echo veteran who plays Police Constable Nash as a sidekick to Atkinson’s Inspector Davidson. Haseltine, in particular, shines in a role that requires as much communication through expression and reaction as it does spoken lines. And Lee plays his universally reviled Charles with aplomb. Haseltine, Aalseth and Lee also have physical scenes that they pull off with convincing realism, while Atkinson and Nash provide snippets of comic relief. In Tuesday night’s final dress rehearsal there were a few minor bobbles of lines. But those are the kind of thing that can be swiftly smoothed out, and the sound and lighting crews were on the mark throughout the two-hour production, which carries its mysteries to the final curtain. Make a date with The Sound of Murder, and prepare to be slayed. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For tickets, dates and other info, call 250752-3522 or visit www.echoplayers.ca.
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Two of Canada’s most beloved children’s entertainers bring their upbeat and eco-friendly message to Parksville Saturday in a benefit for the non-profit Sunrise Preschool. Bobs & Lolo, who have earned three Juno nominations and multiple Parents Choice Awards for their children’s music, will appear Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Bobs (Robyn Hardy) and Lolo (Lorraine Pond) are known for educating children about and
promoting the natural environment through song, with intricate arrangements that draw in parents by spanning genres including jazz, rock, blues and pop. Since beginning their careers in 2003, Bobs & Lolo have released an award-winning DVD and five albums of songs, the last three earning Juno nominations for Children’s Album of the Year. Since 2010, their music videos have aired regularly on Treehouse TV in Canada and even on Disney Junior (formerly Playhouse Disney) in the U.S. The albums’ songs encourage youngsters to explore and connect with the natural world, and have addressed literacy, healthy
eating, fitness, teamwork and family and social connections. Sunrise Preschool, in the former Parksville Elementary School, has operated as a nonprofit centre since 1974. Proceeds from the performance will go to help fund its operations. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with fun for all ages beginning at 1 p.m. Afterward, stick around to meet Bobs & Lolo. Tickets are $15, with children under one year old free. Advance tickets are available at Soak Essentials, 180 Craig Street. For more information, call 250-2488552 or visit the Sunrise website at www.sunrisepreschool.ca. — NEWS Staff
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Artist gets back in the game Former Nanoose Bay artist is out of retirement J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
After a fulfilling career as an artist in Alberta and B.C., Rosemary Gall reluctantly succumbed to retirement when her husband suffered a long-term illness and she turned her focus to his care. Well, the 85-year-old will never again treat painting as a full-time job, but she is back in the studio and enjoying a rediscovery of her passion for painting. “For years, my attention was on my husband,” said Gall, whose acrylic and watercolour landscapes are on exhibit through March at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply. “I lost my husband three years ago and started thinking about art again. “It’s like salvation, when I can get into the studio and immerse myself in the painting.” Heinz and Rosemary Gall moved to Calgary from Germany in 1953. Rosemary,
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Parksville artist Rosemary Gall stands among some of her acrylic and watercolour landscapes now on exhibit at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply in Qualicum Beach.
already a commercial artist and fashion designer, began taking fine art classes and eventually enrolled in the Alberta College of Art. She later teamed with a group of other artists to open
a co-operative art gallery in Calgary that remains open and active to this day. “We never imagined it would last 40 years,” said Gall. In 1983, the Galls relocat-
ed to Nanoose Bay, where they built a custom retirement home. It included a large, airy studio, designed by Rosemary, ringed with windows. Gall said she found it hard to “start over” on the mid-Island. And things got much more difficult when Heinz took ill and the couple was forced to sell their home — and its studio. “That was a heartbreaker,” she admits. “Now I just paint in a little room over the garage.” But she is once again painting, and enjoying the pace of her newfound life. Her current exhibit can be seen at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply on First Ave., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. These days, that kind of small, local show is perfectly fulfilling. “I will not be committing myself to large exhibits,” Gall said. “Let’s just enjoy these last years. I like to walk, swim and do outdoors stuff like canoeing and kayaking. “My life is pretty well-rounded. Again.”
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The Island Baroque Ensemble kicks off a series of local performance beginning Saturday at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Qualicum Beach. Two more shows will follow Sunday in Nanoose Bay. The ensemble plays Renaissance and baroque music with recorders, et al, as well as modern instruments. The quartet is made up of Marjorie Cullerne (violin), Cuyler Page (recorders), Helena Jung (cello) and John Nelson (organ). “We look forward to again performing this wonderful music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods of musical history,” said Cullerne, the group’s leader. “For this tour we are looking forward to seeing our friends in the audience, and making new ones. I am personally very pleased to be working with these wonderful musicians.” Saturday’s concert at St. Mark’s begins at 2:30 p.m., at 138 Hoylake Rd. West in Qualicum Beach. Sunday’s concerts will be held in Nanoose Bay, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee at St. Mary’s Anglican Church (2600 Powder Point Rd.), followed by a 7:30 p.m. performance at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (4235 Departure Bay Rd.). Tickets for each performance are $15, and may be purchased at www.eventbrite. ca or at the door. — Submitted by Dave Klinger
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Major Gold, Silvermetals & Coin.buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin. “Ursa Major hashas the the unique advantage of dealing “Ursa Major unique advantage of direct a has smelter” said Dick. “Thatsaid us dealing direct withunique a smelter” Dick. “Ursa with Major the advantage ofallows dealing to cut out one oruseven two Major “That allows to cut out or Ursa even two direct with a smelter” saidmiddlemen. Dick.one “That allows us purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, middlemen. Ursa Major purchases gold and to cut out one or even two middlemen. 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The weak Canadian dollar prices and areThe limited toCanadian what theydollar buy, choosing to ignore low. weak means prices are are strong with gold in the $1,500 and silver silver and coins and only$1,600 purchase gold. strong with gold in the and silver in the $21 in the $20 per ounce range. “Better Business Bureau your complaints in per ounce range. Ursa Major analyzes gold, about silver,mail coins gold companies are extremely high, but it is hard to and money while you watch, with and the Ursa paper Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins regulate. My advice is that you do NOT mail your process explained to you in detail. Coins with paper money you you watch, withmet theorprocess precious metalswhile to anyone haven’t spoken numismatic value are set aside from those with explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic with at length” says Dick. avalue ‘melt’ Silver jewellery are value. set aside fromitems those such with aas ‘melt’ value. Ursa Major analyzesare youranalyzed gold, silver and coins while and flatware for hallmark Silver items as jewellery andtoflatware are you watch, withsuch the process explained you in detail. identification. Items thought to contain gold analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought Any coins with numismatic value will be set aside will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then to contain will also value. be analyzed hallmarks, from those gold with a ‘melt’ Silver for items as confirmed using precise testing that issuch done jewellery, flatware and serving trays will be analyzed and then confirmed using precise testing that is while you watch. Then a cash offer is made for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain doneyou whiledecide you watch. a cash offer is made and to sellThen or not. gold or platinum will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and you decide to sell or not. Dickthen took out his firstprecise gold testing claimthat when he and confirmed using is done turned in the 1970’s and haswhen Dick took out hisThen first agold claim heinvolved turned while you16 watch. cash offer isbeen made and you with metals everbeen since. An ardent decide tothe sell1970’s or not. 16 in precious and has involved with gold panner, he was a regular at the world precious metals evergold since. Anwhen ardenthegold panner, Dick took out his first claim turned 16 in championship gold panning competition with he 1970’s was a and regular at the world with championship gold the has been involved precious metals a personal best of 3rd place in 1984. Now ever since.competition An ardent gold panner, he was a regular panning a personal of 3rd he onwithbuilding the best wholesale at theconcentrates world championship gold panning competition place in 1984. Now he concentrates on building business withbest jewellers andinbrokers while with a personal of 3rd place 1984. 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but for bring the most part of it interesting is a broken or but old “People bring in all all kinds items, “People in kinds of interesting items, but chain, unloved jewelry, a single earring, and for the the most most part part it is a broken for broken or or old old chain, chain,unloved unloved out of fashion items like charm We jewelry, singleearring, earring, and out ofbracelets. fashion items jewelry, aasingle and out of fashion items like also accept dental gold. Lately I see more and charm bracelets. We also dentaldental gold gold. but it like charm bracelets. We accept also accept more silver flatware sets, but before bring should These dayssilver I see more you and Lately Ibe seeclean. more and more flatware sets,more but those insilver please makesets, surebutit before says “Sterling” sterling flatware you bring before you bring those in please make sure it says on the handle. There lot of silver plated those in please make sureis itasays “Sterling” on the “Sterling” on the handle. There is the a flatware lotlow of silver silver flatwareThere that we dueplated to handles. is acan’t lot ofbuy silver and plated flatware that we can’t buy due to the low serving trayssays that we can’tAnother buy due to the low silver content” Dick. valuable item silver says Another Dick. Another valuable item content” says valuable item is coins is coincontent” with Dick. silver content. Dimes, Quarters, with silver Dimes, Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars is coin withcontent. silver Half Half Dollars andcontent. Dollars from Quarters, Canada and and Dollars from America can be sorted America beCanada sorted and the content Dollars andcan Dollars from and Canada andsilver America can and the silver content determined in no time in at no all. determined nosilver time at all. determined be sorted andin the content People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins time atMajor all. People encouraged to bring in any Ursa alsoareassesses and purchases for assessment. Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper and all coins for assessment. Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian Money. UrsaDominion Major also assessesPaper and Money. purchases Canadian and Ursa MajorofofCanada has extensive and Dominion Canada Paper Money. experience Ursa Major Ursa Major has extensive and working and working with coinexperience collections, estate has extensive experience working with estate sales, with coinexecutors, collections, estate sales, executors, widows sales, widows and widowers in widows and widowers in amanner. respectful and widowers in a respectful and caring aexecutors, respectful and caring manner. No and caring manner. No appointment necessary. appointment necessary. appointment necessary.
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Organize your party while supporting the S.O.S. Through the end of February, you can spice up your party and give back to the community at the same time. Drop the Needle Entertainment DJ and Musical Entertainment provides traditional DJ services and unique par-
ty games for weddings, pubs, family reunions, anniversaries and birthdays. From now until Feb. 29, the company will donate $100 to the Society of Organized Services from every confirmed booking over $400. The SOS has been in operation in the mid-Island since 1968, helping people from all walks of life as far north as Bowser and as far south as Nanoose Bay.
Drop the Needle Entertainment co-owner and longtime Parksville resident, Craig McNeil, has directly benefited from SOS’s community services and has seen the organization touch the lives of his friends and family. “It has been a cornerstone in defining what we want to be as a community, and I want ( ad 1A to ) give back,” said NcNeil. ad 1A ) “Take the( stress out of
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A chance meeting at an open mic session led to a perfect pairing of folk music, now set to take the stage in the McMillan Arts Centre’s Folk at the Mac series. Jeffrey Randle and Katelyn Wood of Nanaimo will get toes tapping with a set of both well-known songs and catchy originals across a range of genres Friday, Feb. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Randle, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Wood, an emerging vocalist, have blended their individual melodies and harmonies in both performance and recording since meeting in July of 2014. Hailing from Nanaimo, the pair have been working together, layering their vocals over Randle’s percussive and soulful guitar. Doors open for Friday’s show at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $12 for OCAC members, and may be purchased in advance at The MAC, 133 McMillan Street in Parksville. For more information, call 250-248-8185 or e-mail info@ mcmillanartscentre.com. — Submitted by The MAC
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866 Marsh Place
3-6350 Island W Hwy, Qualicum Beach
Many things can impact a mortgage application. Here are the ways to overcome liabilities and improve your standing with prospective lenders. • Know your credit rating. Your credit rating is a score that lenders rely on when deciding whether or not to approve your mortgage application. The higher the credit rating, the more attractive you look to prospective lenders. But the lower your score is, the more difficulty you will have getting a loan. Should you get a loan with a low score, you may have to pay a higher interest rate than someone with better credit. Prior to making any big financial decisions, such as applying for a mortgage, it is vital to find out your credit score. • Once you know your score, you can take steps to address any issues on the report. Pay down revolving consumer debts, such as credit card balances and auto loans. Report any errors on your credit report so they can be adjusted. Pay bills on time and address any notices of collections before they make it onto your permanent record. If you will be applying for a loan soon, avoid opening any other credit accounts for the time being. • Maintain steady employment. Having a job is often vital to getting a mortgage. Lenders tend to look for long-term financial stability, which is best illustrated by maintaining steady employment. Jumping from job to job may be a red flag to lenders, so it’s better to make a switch after you have been approved for a loan. • Save, save, save. Having more money in the bank lowers your loan-to-value ratio, or LTV. This will make you appear
less risky to lenders. Individuals who have saved for a considerable down payment on a home are also seen in a better light. • Make sure you have a credit history. Some people are too cautious with their credit and think closing accounts or avoiding credit entirely will make them more attractive to lenders. But this can backfire. Lenders will want to see a strong credit history that indicates your ability to pay your debts on time. • Get a cosigner. If you are uncertain about your ability to secure a loan on your own, then consider a cosigner to make you more attractive to prospective lenders. The cosigner helps guarantee the lender that your mortgage payments will be made. People looking to buy a home in the near future must make themselves attractive to mortgage lenders, many of whom are still reluctant to approve loans for candidates without strong financial backgrounds.
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Beautifully kept 2 bed/2 bath 1,250sf rancher with double attached garage in quiet residential area of Parksville close to beach, schools and all amenities & conveniences.
Open concept 2bd/2bth mobile home in small & well maintained park w/low rental fees.
430 Rupert Road, Qualicum Beach
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• 3 bedrms 3 baths, family, living & guest room
$869,000
• Open concept w/granite cts & hardwood flrs • Fully fenced south facing yard w/RV parking
$399,900
$614,900 1002&1010 LEE ROAD, FRENCH CREEK $1,499,000
Upgraded Quail’s Landing 2 bed/2 bath townhome with low strata fees. Updates include new granite in kitchen and new hardwoods in bedrooms. Over 1400 sq.ft. with double garage and great patio views.
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
LOTS AND ACREAGES
3319 Island Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900,000 Hold or develop. Only larger waterfront development site in Qualicum Beach.
Lot 5 Kendon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245,000 4.1 acres just a few minutes north of Qualicum Beach Lot 20, 21 & 22 Grafton Avenue . . . $324,000 2.1 acres unique development opportunity in Errington Village Centre area.
• 3.2 +/- acres of walk-on waterfront property • RDN Official Community Plan (OCP) land use designated as neighbourhood residential • Zoned RS1Q, potential subdvision of 700 square metre lots
1080 ASCENSION WAY, FRENCH CREEK $459,900
207 FIRST AVENUE 5 property develoment package, walking distance to town. $1,700,000 1128 HERRING GULL WAY, PARKSVILLE Great location for a small enterprise such as brewery, welding shop, heavy duty truck repair. Buildings in excellent condition. Call for pricing/details.
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INVESTMENT/COMMERCIAL 629 BEACH ROAD Ideal 70x165 Development Site. $274,900 637 BEACH ROAD 2 property package, walking distance to Qualicum Beach Village Centre. $749,000 201 FIRST AVENUE 2 property package including 2 storey side by side duplex. $995,000
2970 OLYMPIC ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH $199,000
• Over 3100 sq ft 6 bedroom home • Includes a 1600 sq ft in-law suite • Open floor plan with new paint • 1/4 acre fully fenced yard with RV parking
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PARKSVILLE CITY BOUNDARY
Your private small acreage on town water, walking distance to village centre. Over 2800 sq. ft. of custom designed living space, triple garage plus, w/upper guest suite/studio space ready for your final touches.
325 Sutherland Crescent . . . . . . . . $425,000 Ready to build 9,148 sq.ft. overlooking amazing Parksville Bay and coastal mountains.
• Ocean View with 2540 square feet
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Peligren
124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
timpeligren.point2agent.com
Direct: 250-228-5558
TIM Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
1785 Cameron Crescent $259,000
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
1670 Meadowood $598,000
Karen Roberts, SRES
Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field, discussing everything from possible home choices (such as Emerald Estates & The Gardens), moving (with Karen’s Transitions Made Simple, experts on seniors relocation), and available financing options (presented by a financial professional). Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing choices available and avoid making any decision as it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, current market conditions, show you some of the choices and let you know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts; Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Coffee & cookies will be served. Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail sold@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited and we had a full house @ our last seminar.
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• Large fenced yard • 3 BR & 2 bathrooms • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Gated Community
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1680 Country Road $258,800
• 10.18 acres • Panoramic ocean mountain views • Carrage home with 28’x28’ shop under • 12’x24’ storage unit included • 2nd home allowed MLS # 403073
976 Price Road $889,900
Recreational Riverfront Lot From $19,900 to $62,900 !
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• Investment potential with exposure • 5,145 Sq. ft. shop space • 2 bedroom mobile home • Plus $450,000 for business • 1 acre fenced yard MLS # 393995
5 ACRES - Little Qualicum New Price! $139,900
1810 Canuck $296,900
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Find the property you have been searching for at: timpeligren.point2agent.com
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2268 sqft 3 bedroom executive on 3rd fairway of the golf course Modern contemporary décor & wall-to-wall south facing windows New hardwood floors, deluxe Kitchen w/new appls & bright nook Lrg south-facing deck, private south-facing yard w/patio, .37 acre
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Amazing & bright 742 sqft 2 bedrm fully-furnished oceanview condo Living Room w/updated nat gas FP, balcony overlooking the ocean Kitchen w/replaced fridge, granite CTs, lovely oceanview Dining Area Great furniture package, full ownership, & fabulous resort amenities
FULL-ON OCEAN VIEWS
$279,900
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm Located at # 51 - 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC
LUXURIOUS AND AFFORDABLE SINGLE LEVEL PATIO HOMES • ONLY 4 UNITS REMAINING • MOVE IN READY
Starting at $374,900
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• Beautifully finished single level homes • Oversized 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + den
• 1335-1448 sq. ft of living space
Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.
CONTACT US 1.866.956.6228 www.creeksideatcorfield.com FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper* john@coopermclintock.com Sean McLintock* sean@coopermclintock.com * Personal Real Estate Corporation
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2000 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HORNBY ISLAND
160 HOYLAKE W. ROAD 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.
A 40 acre lot on Hornby Island with 600 feet of waterfront facing the Salish Sea. Bordered by farms to the west (80 ac.) and east (40 ac.), this property has plenty of privacy. Low taxes, in the ALR. Hydro to road, lots of water. Amazing sunrises & sunsets on this landmark estate property.
$1,045,000
Aaron Nicklen*
NEW PRICE
Aaron Nicklen*
388 BURNHAM ROAD
446 KNIGHT TERRACE
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.
Contemporary, casual elegance with unobstructed ocean views in this 2,002 sq. ft. home featuring an expansive, light filled great room & custom chef’s kitchen. Many extensive upgrades including: Hardiplank exterior, inceiling surround speaker system, custom windows, 30 yr. roof, & HRV system.
$849,000
$998,000
Aaron Nicklen*
$648,800
Louise Roy*
193 MEMORIAL AVENUE
SLT 52 SIMMONS PLACE
C3 Zoning permits a wide variety of uses. Currently in use as professional offices with 1800 sq ft on the main and additional 1500 sq ft of storage space on a lower level. Rare opportunity in the heart of Parksville. Also listed for lease at $18/sqft. under MLS #399039. 2 adjacent lots for sale under MLS #399040.
Ocean view building lot in upscale Schooner Ridge in Fairwinds, situated on 0.38 of an acre. Rare southern exposure, on high rock elevation, stunning views of Winchelsea Islands & Salish Sea on one side, golf course views on the other. Underground wiring & heated roads, municipal water & sewer.
$499,000
Aaron Nicklen*
HOT NEW LISTING
Qualicum Beach
2bed/ 2 bath 910 sq.ft. Assisted independant living complex Fully self contained with kitchen Includes weekly housekeeping and optional meal program
NEW LISTING
• 5.19 acres with ocean views • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit • Cleared building site
VANCOUVER ISLAND
(250) 927-7653 1-800-224-5906
CUTE AS A BUTTON
• 3 bed/ 3 bath 1918 sq ft. • 4 years old w/ New Home Warranty • Oversized single car garage, .26 acre • Covered south-facing mountain view deck
• 2 bed/1 bath 1714 sq.ft • Sunny .28ac w/ south facing patio • Family/bedroom upstairs w/ fireplace • Quiet area in North Qualicum
MLS# 403614
MLS# 401407
WESLEY RIDGE PLACE
$179,900
lespockett@telus.net FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:
• With 5% down ($8995) payments would be approx. $775/month. Less than rent!
• 3 bed/ 2 bath home • 24x30 ft shop w/ 10 ft doors • 1.95 acres, footings in place at rear of property • BC electrical certification in place MLS# 399298
MLS# 401687
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$319,900 Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty
NORTH QUALICUM
$264,900
NEW LISTING
2015
$248,000
5+ ACRE OCEANVIEW From $149,000!
SOLD • 879 sq.ft. 2 bed/1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher
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NEW LISTING
$359,900
$194,900
MLS# 387291
Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation
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Aaron Nicklen*
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS
$199,900
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SELLING FAST!
WALK-ON WATERFRONT
SOLD $1,100,000
• 1389 sq.ft. 2 bed/2 bath • 1.19 acres walk-on waterfront • Private location, close to town • Immaculately maintained MLS# 401803