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retired. Members of the Uchucklesaht Tribe have moved into their new cultural and administration building at 5201 Argyle Street as construction nears completion. Construction of the building began in early 2015 after the Uchucklesaht received a development permit from the city. Fairway Market is closing down their Port Alberni location, citing declining sales as the reason for their decision. The Alberni Valley Museum opened their new exhibit “British Columbia’s War 1914-1918” on November 9. The exhibit focuses on BC’s participation in the First World
War. The Funk Trunk celebrated their 10th anniversary on November 19. The Funk Trunk offers fashionable clothing and footwear at 4920 Cherry Creek Road. The City of Port Alberni has hired Kelly Gilday as their new fire chief. Port Alberni’s Salmon Festival will be moving to Tyee Landing for Labour Day 2017. Secluded Wellness Centre is celebrating their 5th anniversary at Suite 106, 5091 Tsuma-as Drive. Secluded Wellness offers holistic health advice.
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DECEMBER 2016
TOFINOUCLUELET As a result of a partnership with California-based company, SUGA, surfers can now recycle their old wetsuits at the following locations: Surf Sisters and Pacific Surf School in Tofino and Howler’s and Relic in Ucluelet. Brian Johnson will no longer be the general manager of the Black Rock Resort. In the meantime, a local staffer will be filling the position. Johnson has filled the position since December 7, 2015 and had previously spent seven years with the Sandman Hotels in Victoria. Garth Cameron, a 14-year veteran of the West Coast’s volunteer Search and Rescue team, recently received an RCMP Certificate of Appreciation. Cameron earned the recognition for his actions during a recovery effort to find the remains of a father and son who died in a plane crash on Vargas Island in 2013.
NANAIMO The Canadian Home Builders Association of BC has announced the finalists for the 2017 Georgie Awards. Nominees from the midisland area include: Pheasant Hill Homes, nominated for custom home ($500,000-$899,999) and best certified home – custom; Alair Homes Vancouver Island along with associate companies Mazzei Electric, Slegg Building Materials and Mayco Mix, nominated for custom home ($500,000$899,999) and custom home builder of the year; T.S. Williams Construction Ltd., with associate company KB Design, nominated for custom home ($1,300,000$1,899,000), custom home ($1,900,000-$3,000,000) and for best outdoor living space – new or renovation. The award winners will be announced at the gala March 11 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Helijet International will expand its service to include weekend flights between Vancouver and Nanaimo starting December 24. The expanded service will see Helijet offer three round trips a day on Saturdays and Sundays in addition
to their six daily round trips during the week. Woodgrove Centre recently held a public celebration following the completion of its $20-million renovation project. The renovations include a new guest services centre, a refreshed food court that features charging stations and added seating, modernized washrooms, renovated entrances and new exteriors signs. Island Office Equipment Band and Concise Computers are moving into their new home at 2110 Northfield Road. The new building being constructed adjacent to the Esso gas station on Northfield Road will be a two tenant unit - one of which will be another Tim Horton’s restaurant. Gordon Halkett is a new partner at Wingren Flooring, as Dave Sjogren is planning to retire. Golden Flooring Accessories has a new branch office in Nanaimo, at 2512 Kenworth Road. They have other branches across Western Canada. Dulux Paints on Terminal Avenue has announced it is moving to Mostar Road in the new year. Bethlehem Retreat Centre held the grand opening of their new gift shop at 2371 Arbot Road on Dec. 4. Alkan Air is building a new large hangar at Nanaimo Airport to service their air ambulance fleet. Avalon Mechanical Consultants of Victoria now has a branch office at 4-4488 Wellington Road in Nanaimo, notes Tim Robertson. G and G Roofing has moved from Fremont Road to 113 Gava Place. Internal medicine specialist Dr. Anna Dabu is expanding her practice at 3-1179 Seafield Crescent. Sherlock’s Occupational Testing Services has moved to 2900 Norwell Drive. Tom Eardley is now a Managing Partner at Get a Go Go Driver Services. Sound Cinema has moved from Nored Plaza to the former Classic Care Carpet location on Mostar Road. Be Happy Cleaning Services has opened at 690 Bruce Avenue. The Pest Doctor has moved to 210-55 Victoria Road. SEE MOVER’S AND SHAKERS | PAGE 33