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We’re Giving Away $ in Christmas Cash!
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Shades of Green Independent Marine Supply Walkabout Clothing Company Blue Quill Tea & Gift Shop Harris Oceanside Life Support Assisted Living Systems
Lightspeed Kayaks Smashin’ Glass & Anything Art Co. Quality Foods Buckerfields Country Store Flix N Pix Video Save On Foods Close To You Vintage Sol Tanning Wembley Mall
Sexessories Fine Point Antiques Parksville Boathouse Dolly’s Home Hardware Parksville Pharmasave Longevity Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic
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138B Middleton Avenue, Parksville
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NEW! NAIL ART at Vintage Sol We have now added an upscale Nail Art Salon to our location! Come to Vintage Sol Nails for cutting-edge nails by some of the best professionally-certified Nail Technicians in the area. Come in and enjoy the latest State-of-the-Art Tanning Experience. Our trained staff are here to help you achieve your desired tanning results. Book Today for Your Holiday Nails! Evening Appointments Available. Open Every Day. Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, SaturdaySunday 9am-5pm Visit us online @ www.parksvillechrysler.com
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Wembley Mall 250-586-6636 www.vintagesol.ca
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Reasons
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1. Shopping local creates jobs EASY ENTERTAINING • Meat & Cheese Platters • Cheese & hors d’oeuvre platters • Fruit & Veggie Trays • Bakery Platters – Custom Orders Too!
Nifty Gift Ideas For Someone Special • Slippers • Bath Mats • Walker bags • Shoe Horns • Back Supports & more SALES • SERVICE RENTALS • REPAIRS
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Shops in small towns and cities help create local employment and selfemployment. Local jobs foster economic innovation & prosperity. The success of locally owned, independent businesses provides real-life inspiration to our young people.
2. Local businesses invest more in our communities
Local shops are proportionally more generous in their support for local charities, schools and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial return for our community.
3.
Local shops are for everyone
Small business owners compete by focusing on customer service and quality goods. Local business employees take the time to get to know their customers, especially important for elderly, vulnerable and young people and for those without transport.
4. Local shops value you more
People usually receive better customer care and service in local shops. Local businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business – so shopping locally means that you get a higher standard of service.
5.. Shopping local saves services
Private, voluntary and public services cluster around local shops. The loss of the high street often corresponds to a reduction in these services. As shops disappear, so do hairdressers, vets, dentists, etc.
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Dave’s Doors
& More
Wishing All Our Customers a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2012. We look forward to seeing you in our New Showroom. • Exterior & Interior Doors • Mouldings & Hardware • Windows & Overhead Doors
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• European Tilt & Turn Doors & Window • B.C. Door Eclipse Systems available • Commercial Doors & Hardware
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5
Reasons
to Shop Local
shops sell a wide range of great products at 1.Local affordable prices Many people get out of the habit of shopping locally and are usually surprised by the wide range of products and gifts that are available from local businesses.
2.Shopping local saves you money
Out of town shops have done a great job convincing us that shopping locally is expensive, but there’s just no evidence to back this up. If you add in travel costs such as gas, parking and time, the overall cost is often much higher.
3.Shopping local preserves our communities
Nobody likes losing shops and services in smaller towns & cities – but they don’t equate this to how they spend their money. Local businesses thrive if customers spend locally. So if you want a vibrant city centre where you can socialize & shop – shop locally!
4.Shopping local retains our distinctiveness
Local businesses help create distinctive shopping experiences and often carry different products. This helps to keep traditional local products alive, thus contributing to a town or city’s special unique qualities.
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Sunday, 12-4pm
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5.Shopping local saves the environment
Local businesses, which often stock a higher percentage of locally sourced goods and products, often do not require long car or bus rides to get to, helping to reduce our global footprint.
Give The Gift of Relaxation
Grotto Spa Gift Cards Make Great Gifts and stocking stuffers!
Purchase $200 in Grotto Spa Gift Cards or product, and
RECEIVE A $25 Gift Certificate* for the New Year to give or keep. *Promotional Gift Certificates are redeemable towards any 60, 75 or 90 minute treatment Monday – Friday from January 2 – February 23, 2012. Excludes February 10 – 14, 2012
Gift Certificates Available www.grottospa.com
Spa Reservations: 250-248-1838
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*Original Artwork *Local Artists *Glasswork *Pottery *Jewelry *Unique Gifts
Christmas Special! Make 3 glass ornaments for $39. rfish Make 9 Mini Starfi ornaments for $65.
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Mon-Wed:10-5:30 Thurs:10-7 Fri 10-5:30 Sat:10-5 Closed Sunday
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