May 2020 Parksville & Qualicum Beach Area What's On Digest

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ANNOUNCEMENT Every event comes from an idea and a need, and those things haven’t stopped for Whats On Digest.

The last few weeks have flung society as we know it into a flurry of change and decision paralysis.

From becoming sanitary servants, to the opportunist re-inventing themselves, the world has tipped and everyone is struggling to keep their footing.

But some things never change, no matter what is happening around us. Humans are curious and resourceful creatures, when one door shuts we search for another to open, where opportunity exists we will venture towards it.

Because our business has always been to bring people together in participation, and to build community through entertainment, fun activities and an abundance of life that is what we will continue to do.

None of those things have changed. Over the next month, and maybe more we will capture some interesting, new things that people are doing to keep themselves and their virtual community entertained. We will share with you, the businesses that have pushed all the boundaries on ingenuity and are continuing to offer products and services.

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IN APRIL MAY SPECIALALL ALLMONTH MONTH SPECIAL

National Animal Welfare Month Asian Heritage: Celebrating Be a Donor Month Canadian Cancer Society Month Leave A Legacy citizenship and immigration to IBS Awareness Month Daffodil Days CancerMonth Canada Oral Health Awareness Month National Health Month Car Care Oral Month: Helping Speech and Hearing Month Parkinson Canadafor - Speech Language Canadian car owners prepare Awareness National Dentist Hygienists Parkinson’s AwarenessinMonth for summer driving. and audiology Canada Week - April 6-12th

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May 5th - May 11th Emergency Preparedness Week 13 FND Awareness Day 16 International Day of Light 16 Ntnl Wear Your Pajamas 16 International Peace Day to Work Day 1717 World Day WorldTelecommunications Hemophilia Day

1817 National Patriots Day Haiku Poetry Day

25 Palm WorldSunday Tuna Day

1818 Victoria Velociraptor Day Awareness Day

36 National Teflon Day day World Press Freedom

National Garlic Day Day 1819 International Museum

Tartan Day 46 National International Firefighters Day

20 National Look Alike Day 20 World Bee Day 22 Earth Day 21

Day 47 World Mental Health Health Week 7 National No Housework Day 4

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Vesak Day (the birth of Buddah)

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23 World Book Day

21 World Day for Cultural Diversity 24 National Pigs in a Blanket Day 22 International Day for 25 National Hug a Plumber Day

Biological Diversity

25 ANZAC day

10 Mother’s Day 13 National Sibling Day 12 National Denim Day 13 Easter Monday 13 RCMP Week 13 National Blame Someone Else Day 14 National Caesar Day

22 World Goth Day 28 National Superhero Day 23 World Turtle Day 28 National day of mourning.

25 National Wine Day 29 International Dance Day 25 Towel Day 30 National Bugs Bunny Day 28 National Hamburger Day

15 National Chocolate Chip Day

31 World No Tobacco Day

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY For an updated list go to supporting-oceanside-businesses.com PARKSVILLE 0884672 BC LTD / Duko Construction Regular Hours. , Parksville.

Amber Education Services Ltd Regular Hours. 110 - 198 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Angel Studio Limited Hours, Other, Physical Location Closed to Public. 462 Harnish Avenue, Parksville.

Arbutus Self Storage 8:30 - 5:00, Physical Location Open to Public, Limited Hours.

1164 Franklin Gull Road, Parksville.

Aux Box 8-5, Regular Hours. 1175 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Baergen Innovations Group Inc. Physical Location Closed to Public Other, Limited Hours. 27 Woodland Drive, Parksville.

Balance Physiotherapy 15 hours per week, Physical Location Closed to Public. 1024 Forgotten Drive, Parksville.

Front Door Pickup, Other. contact@baronwoodwork.com, baronwoodwork.com.

1260 Fair Road, Parksville. 250-5867447

Bayline Enterprises Inc. 8-5, Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. 1016 Herring Gull Way, Parksville.

250-248-0699

Bayside Oceanfront Resort Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. , baysideoceanfrontresort. com. 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville.

250 248-8333

Bellevue Reconditioned Appliances 10-4, Regular Hours, Front Door Pickup, Other. bellevuetradecentre@shaw.ca, . 1040 Bellevue Rd., Parksville. 250 9545494

Big Rock Sculpting and Cast 10-4 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Limited Hours. mrebar@shaw. ca, . 833 Breakwater Road, Parksville. 250 248-4676

Blossoms 'N Such

Ballard Fine Homes

10-5 m-F, 10-4 Saturday, Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. blossomsnsuch@ shaw.ca, blossomsnsuch.net. 2-102 ISLAND HWY E., Parksville. 250 248-1155

9-4 by appointment only, Other. 546 Island Highway, Parksville.

Boyd Autobody & Glass (Parksville)

Baron Woodwork Inc. 9-5, Regular Hours,

8am - 5pm, Regular Hours. parksville@ boydautobody.com, . #1A 531 Stanford Ave

E, Parksville. 250-2483299

Career Centre (WorkBC Centre Parksville) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Wed - 8:30am-6:30pm, Regular Hours, Physical Location Closed to Public. #110 - 198 East Island Highway, Parksville.

cedars Restaurant 12 to 7pm, Limited Hours, Take Out, Front Door Pickup. Tigh-NaMara.com. 1155 Resort Drive located at TighNa-Mara, Parksville.

250-248-2333

Close To You Ltd Physical Location Closed to Public Front, Door Pickup, Other. sandy@closetoyou. ca, closetoyou.ca. 174 Corfield St, Parksville.

250-248-3781

Cloverdale Paint M-F 7:30-4, Limited Hours Front Door Pickup. branch080@ cloverdalepaint.com, c l ove rd a l e p a i n t .co m. 2-287 Martindale Road, Parksville. 250954-1048

Coast Sportfish Wed -Sat 10am - 4.00 Pm, Limited Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. keith@coastsportfish.com, coastsportfish.com. 202-891 Island Hwy West, Parksville. 250-586-6622

Country Dollar Plus 10 am to 4 pm, Limited Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. countrydollarplus15@ gmail.com, . #2 1343 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-586-5032

Cutting Edge Trophies & Engraving Physical

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Closed to Public, Front Door Pickup. custserv@ cuttingedgebc.com, cuttingedgebc.com. #3 - 120 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-2485681

District 69 Society of Organized Services Mon - Fri 8:30 am 4:30 pm, Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public. ,sosd69.com. 245 West Hirst Avenue, Parksville.

250-248-2093

Double R Drywall 10-8pm, Regular Hours.

Berthelette_23@hotmail.com . 309 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250 937 8523

Fireside Books Parksville 10-3 Tues - Sat By Appointment only. Limited Hours, Front Door Pickup, Other. FB Messenger @firesidebooksparksville, firesidebooksparks ville.com.

114 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-2481234

Kate Roach Counselling By appointment only, Limited Hours, Other. kroach@antioch.edu, foundationshealthc entre.com. 172 Weld Street, Parksville. for counselling appointment call 604- 3291245 or book online

Glory Gray Wealth Solutions M - Fri, 9am to 5pm, Regular Hours, Physical Location Closed to Public, Other. glory@ glorygray.com, GloryGray.com. 141 Alberni Highway, Parksville.

(250) 714-8564

Island Cleaning Supplies 8:30-5 mon-fri, Saturday 10-4, Regular

7 Hours, Physical Location Open to Public, Front Door Pickup. Islandcleaningsupplies@ shaw.ca. 182 Harrison Ave, Parksville. 250954-3211

Other. info@totalheating.ca. 666 East Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-4200

Island Self Storage Parksville

8:30-4:30, Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. info@karenstewartlaw. ca, karenstewartlaw. ca. 101-191 Jensen Ave East, Parksville. 250954-1445

Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. 1304 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

Island Wealth Management 9am - 5pm, Regular Hours. marlis@islandwealth.ca, islandwealth.ca. , Parksville.

250.951.1312

James F. Scott 9:00am - 5:00pm, Regular Hours. jim@ jimjosie.com, jtechbc. com. Parksville. 250999-1911

Karen Stewart Law Corporation

Life Support Assisted Living Systems M-F 9:30-4:00 Sat 102, Limited Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public. lifesupport-als@ shaw.ca. 192 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-954-0309

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11-3pm, Limited Hours. g o l d 2 2 k @ s h a w. c a .

3-155 morison ave, Parksville. 250-5864653

8-5 M-T , 8-4:30 F, Regular Hours Front Door Pickup. mdauto@shaw. ca, milesdauto motive. ca. unit A - 1002 Herring Gull Way,Parksville.

250 248-9679

JT Total Heating & Sheetmetal Ltd

MONK Art Gallery and Studio

Throw Momma from the Plane

online only, Physical Location Closed to Public

By appointment only, Front Door Pickup,

Contest Draw Date: May 10, 2020

John Derek Designer Jewellers

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Miles D Automotive Ltd

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Temporarily Closed, Other. monk@artbymonk.com, artbymonk. com. 151A Morison Ave., Parksville. 250 2286648

Nelson Music Limited Hours. ledgerlines@shaw.ca. 354 Parkview Ave, Parksville. 250-954-5895

Ocean Liquor Store 10am-8pm , 7 days a week, Limited Hours.

491 East Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-5862890

Ocean Pool and Spa Tues - Sat, 10am - 2pm, Limited Hours, Front Door Pickup, Take Out, Physical Location Open to Public. opsservice@ oceanpoolandspa.ca, oceanpoolandspa.c a.

15 - 1343 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250954-2008

Ocean Trails Resort Office open Mon - Sun, 9 - 5, Limited Hours. info@ocean-trails.com, ocean-trails.com. 1135 Resort Drive, Parksville.

250-248-3636

Oceanside Animal Hospital Monday to Friday 9-5, Limited Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public. careteam@ oceansideanimalhospital.ca, oceansideanimalhospital.ca 145 Memorial Avenue, Parksville. 250-2480008

Oceanside C Weed 11-6 sun-wed, 10-7 thurs, fri, sat, Regular Hours, Other. 154 Middleton Avenue, Suite #3, Parksville.

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Oceanside Physiotherapy

SDS Bookkeeping Services Inc

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort

7am-3:30pm, Limited Hours. oceansidephysio.com. #3-1009 Allsbrook Rd., Parksville. 250-248-9666

8:30am-12:30pm for pick ups/drop offs only, Limited Hours. , sdsbookkeeping.ca. 26A1343 Alberni Highway, Parksville.

24 hours, 7-days-aweek, Regular Hours. re s e r va t i o n s @ s u n riseridge.ca, SunriseRidge.ca. 1175 Resort Drive, Parksville. 250248-4674

Oceanside Wineworks 9-3 Monday to Friday by appointment only, Limited Hours. brad@ oceansidewineworks. com, oceansidewineworks.co m. 4-531 Stanford Ave, Parksville.

250-248-8744

Our Glass Shop Monday - Friday 8:00 5:00, Physical Location Open to Public, Regular Hours. ourglass@telus. net, . 405 East Island Highway, Parksville.

250-954-1234

Pacific Brimm Cafe & Catering Front Door Pickup. info@pacificbrimm. com, pacificbrimm. com. 123 Craig Street, Parksville. 250-2483336

Parks West Business Products Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Limited Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public. shop@parkswest. com, parkswest.com.

114 Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6764

Parksville Boyd Autobody & Glass Mon - Friday 8:00-5:00, Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. 1A-531 Stanford Ave E., Parksville. .

Refresh Clothing Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public. refresh.parksville@gmail. com, refreshclothing. ca. 5-220 West Island Highway, Parksville.

(250)586-1111

Serious Coffee Mon - Fri 6:30 am 4pm, Sat - Sun 8am 4pm, Take Out, Front Door, Pickup Physical Location Open to Public, Limited Hours. facebook.com/SeriousCoffeeParksville. 1209 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250-2282103

Sources Oceanside (formerly Family Resource Association) 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Regular Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public Other. sourcesbc.ca or frabc.ca. 198 Morison Avenue, Parksville. 250752-6766

Speedy Glass 9-4, Limited Hours.

716 East Island Highway, Parksville.

Speedy Glass 9:00-4:00, Physical Location Open to Public, Limited Hours. speedy8779@belroncanada.com, speedyglass.com. 716 E Island Highway, Parksville.

250-248-2220

Stevens & Company Law Corporation Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 5:00, Regular Hours, Physical Location Closed to Public. jennifer@stevenslaw.ca, stevenslaw.ca. #326 198 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-8220

Sussex Automotive Ltd. 9 - 5 Tues/Wed/Thurs, Limited Hours, Physical Location Open to Public, Other. sussexauto@shawbiz.ca, sussexautomotive.com.

501 Stanford Ave. East - Unit #5, Parksville.

250-954-0506

The Beach Club Resort Regular Hours. 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville.

The Floor Store By appointment only, Physical Location Closed to Public, Limited Hours. info@parksvillefloorstore.com, .

Unit 111-425 Stanford Avenue East, Parksville.

The Mulberry Bush Book Store Inc 10 am - 4 pm, Limited Hours, Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public. mulberry@shawbiz.ca, mulberrybushbooks. com. Thrifty Foods Centre, 280 Island Highway, Parksville.

250-248-1193

The Tool Shed Ltd Mon - Sat 8am - 3pm, Other, Front Door Pickup. sales@thetoolshed. ca, thetoolshed.ca/. 651 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250.586.5511

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Regular Hours. TighNa-Mara.com. 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville.

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THANK YOU

to all the essential service and healthcare workers helping to keep our communities safe Our hearts are in the window in solidarity, support and love.

Your Exclusive Invite To:

Bayside Resort Parksville

240 Dogwood St, Parksville 250-248-8333 May 29th 2019 from 3-6pm Come by our open house to join us,

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Pippin. tubitv.com/movies/517045/ pippin, starring Ben Vereen — Airing now.

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Treasure Island. youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw

Many special concerts created in isolation are prepared spontaneously with only days notice. We at What’s On Digest are working to bring you the tunes by award winning artists as they become available to us.

Check them off as you go!

THINGS TO DO LIVE STREAMING SPECIALS INTERACTIVE CONCERTS

 An Intimate Evening with Musical

legend: Jane Siberry. May 1st. 7.30pm - 11pm. A unique event - Join one of Canada’s most renowned performers and songwriters in a special evening of music and conversation. Cozy up on your couch, grab a bottle of wine and prepare to bring Jane into your living room. All guests receive a signed photograph and a link to her new music release. Limited tickets available. eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-concertan-intimate-evening-with-musical-legend-jane-siberry-tickets-92764578351

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Romeo and Juliet. Available April 20 to May 3 2020 youtu.be/eSAlPJ0FG_0

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Sistas The Musical. tubitv.com/movies/503507/sistas_the_musical Airing now.

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The Show Must Go On. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Biggest hit musicals online for Free. Phantom of the Opera, youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon

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Hand of the Man Museum. A world of Natural History and Cultural Arts and Conservation. This is an amazing museum that is located in Duncan Vancouver Island. youtu.be/mQuoPB0Zmho

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Pink Floyd will stream free concerts Every Friday for fans to help get through quarantine. Pink Floy’d 1994 concert film “Pulse” will be the first one to be streamed. facebook. com/watch/?v=360467511560538

The DALI THEATRE Museum. Located in the town of Figueres in Catalonia, Spain, the Dali Theatre Museum is completely dedicated to the artwork of Salvador Dali. it features many rooms and exhibits surrounding every era of Dali’s life and career. my.matterport. com/show/?m=K5MKrKcfyRW

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Rustic Sign Night. Live on May 7th at 7pm. Purchase your craft kit and virtual event ticket 5-7 days prior. See link on May 7th below.

 Practice on the Page. Writing work-

shop, multiple dates available. Find the book your meant to write. Stretch you’re writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play.

This all levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just having fun. Bring along a notebook and pen. $35p.p. eventbrite.ca/e/practiceon-the-page-a-writing-workshop-withdanielle-pope-tickets-89614217537

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Virtual Art Exhibit 50 year Celebration. Exhibit from May 5th to 22nd.

Awards announcement May 5th. Peoples Choice Voting opens May 5th to May 14th, Peoples Choice announcements May 18th.

Five decades of island Art! The largest show of its kind for the region welcoming emerging and renowned artists to celebrate the next 50 years. From painting and sculpture, to, fibre arts and photography, truly a privilege to glimpse at the high-caliber artists who live and thrive in the Cowichan Valley. Click the link to join the show and vote for your favourite piece. cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/50thcowichan-valley-fine-arts-show-2020

of choice, Paints, A print out of instructions, invite to the LIVE virtual event and one paint bush. Have on hand, sharp tool, ruler, water and paper towel nearby. $45 for everything. May 7th7PM. Order online - rusticsignnight.ca/ product-category/virtual-event-ticket/

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Art Workshop. Introduction to coloured pencils. Students will be guided through the amazing visual art material of colour pencil drawing. Learn about tools, materials, best papers and all the extras.

Materials List and visual lesson online.

May 12th cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/ jeanette-sirois-introduction-to-colouredpencils/#!event-register/2020/3/28/ portrait-drawing-with-coloured-pencil

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TouchDesigner for Live Visuals. A beginner workshop on real-time video manipulation for live performance and interactive installations with artist Yasushi.

9 hours over 3 sessions. May 17-24th 1pm4pm. This online workshop introduces you to live video files to use during exercises.

It is recommended that students use a mouse with 3 buttons. Topics include; Video playback, Various inputs and effects, various operators and ouputs, User interface, 3D rendering, Audio visualization, Live effects for vedeo conferencing, streaming from TouchDesigner. Bring your own videos files for maniputlation.

May 17th eventbrite.ca/e/touchdesignerfor-live-visuals-tickets-102293023186

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Rustic Sign Night. Live on May 7th at 7pm. Purchase your craft kit and virtual event ticket 5-7 days prior. Learn the art of stencilling on a beautiful, planetfriendly reclaimed wood in the comfort of your own home. Each kit includes. A sign, ladder, blocks or tote bag, Stencil

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Butterflyway Project Heading outdoors is one way to keep you and your family from getting cabin fever

Story by Brenda Gough

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ith schools, workplaces and activity centres closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, heading outdoors is one way to keep you and your family from getting cabin fever and the good new is … nature is always open.

In this extraordinary time, signs of spring renewal can help bring hope and joy and starting a project in your yard or on your patio can be one way to boost your family’s resilience.

Studies have shown an association between visiting forests and improving immune responses.

Most people know how important getting enough of the sunshine vitamin is and although Vitamin D is great for the immunity, so is nature bathing in the form of Vitamin N. There is increasing scientific evidence associating Vitamin N with reduced stress and improved mental and physical health.

Connecting with critters out in nature is a great way to offset the downside of social distancing and there is no time like the present to support butterflies.

Butterflies are perhaps one of the world’s most-loved insect species. They play an important role in pollinating the plants, flowers and vegetables that we need on the earth.

Not only are they harmless, but their colourful wings that vary from one species to the next are the most beautiful hues that nature has blessed us with.

Despite how beautiful they are there are some ugly trends regarding butterfly populations and increasing their likelihood of extinction.

The David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) has plenty of nature loving projects that people can take on in support of butterflies whether they live in the city, the suburbs or in rural neighbourhoods.

One of them, the citizen-led Butterflyway Project aims to help revive pollinators one butterfly-friendly planting at a time.

Over the past three years, the Canadawide project has recruited and trained 599 Butterflyway Rangers who have connected with neighbours, schools, city agencies, businesses and community groups.

Lindsay Coulter, Senior Public Engagement Specialist aka the Queen of Green for the DSF said to date they’ve helped get 28,908 butterfly-friendly wildflowers into the ground, create 754 pollinator patches and grow Butterflyways in many communities.

The project began in five Canadian cities in 2017 with a team of volunteer Butterflyway Rangers in each.

Their mission was to plant native wildflowers in yards, schoolyards, streets and parks to support bees and butterflies. The goal was to establish local “Butterflyways” by planting at least a dozen pollinator patches in each neighbourhood.

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9-4, Regular Hours. melanie@timelessstoneandgranite.com, Parksville.

Arrowsmith Automotive and Towing

Urban Edge Hair Group Tuesdays and Fridays various times, Front Door Pickup. info@urbanedgehair.com, urbanedgehair.com. #3 180 Craig Street, Parksville. 250-954-1833

Watkins Products/ Bev Swan 9-5, Regular Hours Front Door Pickup. bevswann@shaw.ca, . 842 Field Cres., Parksville.

250-248-4846

Yates Memorial Services 24/7, Regular Hours.

Ya t e s m e m o r i a l . c a .

1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville.

QUALICUM BEACH Adrian Gatton RMT Closed until further notice, Physical Location Closed to Public.

166 First Ave W #102, Qualicum Beach.

Arbutus Fashions By appointment, call 250 937 0608, Other, Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public, Limited Hours. jeanyoung52@ gmail.com. 147 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250 937

9-5, Regular Hours. 20 Hilliers Road, Qualicum Beach.

Barkley Sound Oar/ The Rowboat Store 9-5:30, Regular Hours, Front Door Pickup. rowboat@barkleysoundoar. com, barkleysoundoar. com. 3073 Van Horne Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5115

Beachcreek Farm 10-5 7 days a week, Regular Hours. beachc re e k fa r m s @ s h aw. com. 817 Qualicum Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250594-4044

Brightside Physiotherapy 10-4, T-F, Regular Hours. brightsidephysiotherapy@gmail.com, brightsidephysio.co m.

425 Mill Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-8471

Cinnamon Gypsea Call for apptment - very flexible hrs, Front Door Pickup. cinnamongypsea@shaw.ca, Cinnamon Gypsea. 222 Fern Rd West, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9505

Courtyard Cafe And Patio 8am to 3pm everyday closed Sunday and Stats holidays, Limited Hours, Front Door Pick-

up, Take Out Physical Location Open to Public. courtyard.tryon@ gmail.com, . 673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-4152

Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel Villas Limited Hours Temporarily Closed. 292 Crescent Road E, Qualicum Beach. 250 752 5776

Dr. Wagenaar Limited Hours. drwagenaar@shawcable.com, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-0557

Fresh N Fabulous Flowers & Gifts 10-4 Monday to Friday, Limited Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. info@freshnfabulousflowers.com, freshnfabulousflowers. ca/. 210 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-8856

Full Circle EstheticsEminence Organic Skin Care Tuesday to Saturday 10-2, Front Door Pickup Limited Hours. info@ fullcircleesthetics.com, fullcircleesthetics.com.

107-200 W. First Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250594-2890

Ocean Crest Motel 10 am - 8 pm, Regular Hours. , Moteloceancrest. com. 3292 Island Hwy West, Qualicum

Beach.

Olive This & More Monday/Wednesday/ Friday 11- 3pm, Limited Hours, Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public. Olivethisandmore@shaw. ca, olivethisandmore.c a. 115 W. Second Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250594-2211

Opti-Balance Naturopathic Medicine Inc. Thur: 1-2 pick up, telemedicine by appointment, Limited Hours, Take Out, Physical Location Closed to Public. , opti-balance. com. #4-161 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-2711

Qualicum Art Supply and Qualicum Stationers 10- 4pm Monday- Friday, Limited Hours, Physical Location Closed to Public, Front Door Pickup. qacs@ shaw.ca, . 206 First Ave W, Qualicum Beach.

250 752 3471

Qualicum Beach Naturopathic Clinic Varies, Limited Hours. qualicumbeachnatu ropathic.com. 211 west 2nd Ave unit 3, Qualicum Beach.

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VIRTUAL

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To Do

HOME & GARDEN

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Soil health for your Backyard Gardner.

Gardening FREE workshop. 3pm. Learn the complexities of soil that supports nourished plant life. During this workshop we’ll look at the soil ecosystem and the microbiology that helps us grow nutritious food. Build healthy soils, soil amendments, and how to ensure your plants have the ecosystems needed to thrive. Thanks to the city of Victoria. May 13. eventbrite. ca/e/free-workshop-soil-health-for-thebackyard-gardner-tickets-102481864014

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Learn Where You Live. 1pm-2pm each Friday. Educational videos exploring species that can be found on the trail and in your own backyard. 5 minute fun, interactive videos once a week. There will be activities you can follow along with in your backyard during each episode and take home activities that you can download and explore for all ages; such as printable science experiments. You can share your findings, which will be posted online, your completed activities/photos; interacting, exploring and providing additional educational materials. Hosted by Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet. Go to wildpacifictrail.com/walks.

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Worm Composting and Bokashi.

3pm-5pm. Want to make a compost but have limited space to do so? This workshop will teach you how to use worms and bokashi fermentation to make compost in small spaces and indoors. Learn how to make effective and efficient use of your food waste and ammend your soils with microbe, nutrient, and humus rich compost. May 28th. eventbrite.ca/e/ free-workshop-worm-compostingand-bokashi-tickets-102484726576

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Rise & Renew - May 3, 9AM. Mini Wellness retreat. 9AM. Get renewed through sweat, self-care, and connection with like-minded women. eventbrite.com/e/ rise-and-renew-online-workout-mini-retreat-monthly-series-tickets-94732949803

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Book Club with Simon Sinek. Start with WHY May 1st to May 8th at 3pm.

Follow Simon Sinek as he breaks down his award winning book “Start with Why”.. Part 5 and 6. simonsinek.com

SELF MASTERY

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HEALTH & MINDFULNESS

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A Mindful Society. Presents “Our Preset Future”. Speaking to the inseparable nature of our present awareness and our global future. Recent events have made this more pressing than ever. Every action counts. Live streaming May 1-4 2020. amindfulsociety.org

Time Management & Productivity.

If we all have the same amount of time, why are some people so much more productive. Man of us have been viewing time-management the wrong way, learn to navigate through self discipline and prioritization. May 6, 8pm eventbrite. com/e/time-management-productivity-webinar-tickets-90760365697

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Project Planning Workshop. Online Lunch & Learn for non-profit organizations. 12pm to 1pm. This FREE online lunch and learn will give local non-profit organizations the tools they need to lead

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and implement projects of any size along with a deliverable, a simplified project planning tool that will be available after the session. Created by UNBC students.

Created to help charitable organizations with project management strategies and learn the skills to help boost their organization. Key Note Speaker, Dr. Dale Christenson, DPM, CMC, PMP. May 22nd eventbrite.ca/e/lunch-and-learn-projectplanning-registration-90064303757

THINGS TO DO TO MARK HISTORY Right now we are living a very historical moment. Building a legacy or simple acts of kindness that help people stay connected through these times of separation is one of the things that will be reflected upon in the future.

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MAKE A PHOTO ALBUM. We don’t know what 20, 50 or 100 years will be like from now, so we can’t rely on digital compatibility so its important to create some tangible history.

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PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Other interesting photos are the signage telling us how we should live, lets capture some of that. Take pictures of what children have been doing, like coloured rocks, and chalk art on roads, all the hearts in houses, birthday parades, honouring the front line. Having a 6 ft separation meeting or gathering, what people did for hugs when they couldn’t touch.

Create an album, you can even print it and turn it into a hardcover book using some online sources such as www.mixbook. com OR www.artifactuprising.com.

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TO MARK HISTORY

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TIME CAPSULE. Many families do these when there is a milestone in their life. Create a COVID-19 time capsule that includes a record of time and thoughts during a pandemic.

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COLLECT MEMORANDUMS. Photos, poetry, games you played, a recipe that was popular or new, even some voice recordings. Personal goals, frustrations, fears and reflections. Anything that will tell the story of what way happening.

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MAKE A 2020 CANADIAN FLAG. Create a flag that illustrates your community or your family during this time. Hang it from your house and encourage others to do the same.

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RECORD STAGES. Husbands and wives, parents and children or by yourself, let’s face it the first month was like nothing we have experienced before.

There were so many stages of mental breakdowns, drinking, eating, goal setting, dancing, colouring hair, and staying busy to block out some realities. Many lost track of what day it was, and what time of day it was, morning become night, night became day and so on. Record this with photos, videos, blogs, or stories.

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MAKE A LEGACY. Decide on a contribution you want to make to the world or to your community or family. Simple acts of kindness is a good place to start.

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TURN YOURSELF INSIDE OUT. Send a random someone something you have made with your resources together with something that is from your town.

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SPOTLIGHT

Butterflyway Project continued

Coulter said habitat loss from development, the widespread use of pesticides and climate change has put a strain on butterfly species and many insect populations have been declining.

Their disappearance affects nearly all flowering plants and the food webs they support but Coulter pointed out that by recruiting people to create and restore butterfly habitats, we can offset what has been destroyed.

The Butterflyway Project aims to re-imagine our gardens, lawns, roadsides, parks and schoolyards as part of neighbourhood-wide highways of habitat.

Coulter said even if you have a small plot in the city you can transform it into a refuge for butterflies on short flight paths.

“There is a lot we can do, even in urban environments. You can provide everything a butterfly needs in your yard. We have an important role to play in urban areas.”

In 2017 Coulter trained 25 rangers in the Victoria area and their efforts have made a positive impact on the insect populations.

She pointed out that even a small group of residents can make a big difference and one only has to look at what the rangers have accomplished in Victoria to see the impact of the work done by just a few people.

“Many of the rangers in Victoria have done some pretty amazing things. We are all connected to earth, Mother Nature and one another and the project helps people connect. Some are budding biologists and others come in because they are artists but they part of something bigger than themselves,” she emphasized.

She said rangers not only make their communities greener and healthier, they create opportunities, connect people and champion fun ideas.

“Being attentive to life helps us better understand and act on the understanding that we are all interconnected and embedded in and indebted to the Earth.”

This year the project accepted 252 rangers from 166 communities across Canada and they have been receiving on-line training.

Coulter said they had planned to accept about 40 applicants but because of the COVID-19 pandemic they increased the numbers.

“We felt people could use something uplifting. The plan was to do 15 cities and 12 schools but we decided to accept everybody.”

She said with schools being closed some school yard projects may have to happen in the fall planting season but she acknowledged that some teachers are getting creative by dropping seeds off on door steps or supplying kits to students.

Coulter said you don’t have to be ranger to help butterflies in your community and she invites you to attract pollinators into your backyard, patio or windowsill garden with some welcoming wildflowers.

Flowers provide nectar and pollen to feed beneficial insects. They also supply places for butterflies to lay their eggs and for caterpillars to forage. Clumps of colourful wildflowers blooming in your garden from spring to fall help feed and shelter the 70 species of local butterflies on Vancouver Island.

Butterflies and moths host and feed on a variety of common wildflowers and Coulter said switching to native plants is a good start.

The soil and climate of a region help determine what plants and animals live there.

Native plants have evolved over millennia.

They provide vital food and shelter for native insects and wildlife, and are perfectly suited to local growing conditions.

All gardens are not created equal. Just ask any butterfly and think beyond providing flowers for nectar in the height of summer.

Many butterfly species don’t migrate. You can provide habitat and food for their entire life cycle — eggs, larvae, pupae and adults — throughout the year.

For more information on how to be a butterfly champion or to be trained as a Ranger next year you can subscribe to Coulter’s monthly digest at https:// davidsuzuki.org/sign-up-queen-of-green/ For a native plant list visit: https:// davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/attractbutterflies-with-native-plants-westerncanada/ or https://davidsuzuki.org/ wp-content/uploads/2019/05/native-plantsfor-vancouver-butterfly-gardens-2.pdf To plant a butterfly garden visit: https:// davidsuzuki.org/queen-of-green/how-tocreate-a-butterfly-garden/

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Butterfly species native to Western Canada: Western tiger swallowtail Mourning cloak Red admiral Painted lady Monarch Cabbage white

Milbert’s tortoiseshell Lorquin’s admiral Sara orangetip Woodland skipper Cedar hairstreak

Pollinator-friendly plants native to Western Canada: Nectar plants: Canada goldenrod Solidago lepida Douglas aster Symphyotrichum subspicatum Woodland strawberry Fragaria vesca Kinnikinnick Arctostaphylus uva-ursi Pearly everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea Western yarrow Achillea millefolium Woolly sunflower Eriophyllum lanatum

Low Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa Common camas Camassia quamash Spring gold Lomatium utriculatum Sea blush Plectritis congesta Red columbine Aquilegia formosa Gumweed Grindelia stricta Broadleaf stonecrop Sedum spathulifolium Mock orange Philadelphus lewisii

Host plants: Pacific bleeding heart Dicentra Formosa Oceanspray Holodiscus discolor Pacific willow Salix lucida (Pacifica) Chokecherry Prunus virginiana Pacific ninebark Physocarpus capitatus Cottonwood Populus trichocarpa

Stinging nettle (native) Urtica dioica ssp gracilis Saskatoon serviceberry Amelanchier alnifolia Hardhack (rose spirea) Spiraea douglasii Showy milkweed Asclepias speciosa

Herbs for bees and butterflies: Dill Fennel Parsley Oregano Chives

Rosemary Lavender Sage Thyme Lemon Balm

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MONTHLY EVENTS

Qualicum Beach School of Dance

Windsor Paint & Rentals

3-9 M-F, Sat 9-2, Limited Hours, Physical Location Closed to Public. qbsd@shaw. ca, qbschoolofdance. com. 141 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-0227

8am - 3 pm Monday to Friday, Limited Hours, Front Door Pickup,Physical Location Closed to Public.

174 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3955

Qualicum Toy Shop 10-12, Front Door Pickup. Info@qualicumtoyshop.com, qualicumtoyshop.com. 5-211 2nd ave west, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1937

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REINACT A HISTORICAL PAINTING. Take a famous painting and using things or clothes you have, recreate a famous painting with your family or yourself that will become a Historical image 2020.

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MAKE GREETING CARDS. Funny, touching, lovable, inspirational. Whatever strikes you COVID-19 handmade greeting cards will have special values to many.

Raveled Sleave Yarns 9-5, Regular Hours, Other. raveledsleave@ gmail.com, raveledsleave.com. PO Box 96, Qualicum Beach. 250 228-7548

The Mulberry Bush Book Store Inc 10 am - 4 pm, Limited Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public. mulberryqb@shawbiz. ca, mulberrybushbooks. com. 130 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9722

The Wild Side Pet Boutique

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BUILD A FAMILY TREE. This is a great time to find your family has time and extended family can be reached through email or social platforms. Make a hard copy book / album or a special decorative piece in your home, makes a discussion point and is easy to add changes and additions to.

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BECOME A FUTURE TALKING HEAD. Create a video of yourself telling yourself about what is coming in 2020 that will change your life. Of course you can’t alter the past or future because of the butterfly effect, but what would you say that would prepare yourself. Something like this video. youtu.be/Ms7capx4Cb8

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Front Door Pickup Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. wildsidepet@outlook. com, wildsidepet.ca/.

674 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250594-9980

What's CookingThe Store for Cooks 11:00am -2:00pm, Limited Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. whats-cooking@ shaw.ca, . #1-177 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8744

COOMBS A Company Military Surplus 10-4:30, Regular Hours.

2240 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

Angel Estate Sales Physical Location Closed to Public.

1308 Island Highway, Coombs.

Arrowsmith Electronics 9-5, Regular Hours.

2196 Alberni Highway, Coombs.

Avena Originals Monday to Friday 12 - 3, Regular Hours.

2701 Alberni Highway, Coombs.

Bekins Moving And Storage 8-4:30, Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. parksvillesales@bekins.ca, bekins.ca. 1010 Shearme Road, Coombs. 250 248-8805

BoMe Cheese 12-4 Tues-Sat, Front Door Pickup, Take Out, Limited Hours. bomecheese@shaw. ca, bomecheese.ca.

1876 Alberni Highway, Coombs. 250-586-2663

Coombs Signs & Print Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm, Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public, Limited Hours. info@ coombsjunctionsigns. com, coombsjunction-

19 signs.com. 2701 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-7520866

bydorthy.ca. 3103 Van Horne Road, Hilliers.

250-752-0777

Pyromania Pottery

Prüvit Health Supplements Design By Dorthy

closed to public, Physical Location Closed to Public. pyromaniapottery@gmail.com, 2344 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

250-468-9357

ERRINGTON Errington Pet Lodge Limited Hours. erringtonpetlodge@shaw. ca, erringtonpetlodge. ca. 1227 Bowlby Road, Errington. 250-2483637

Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery 11-5, Regular Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public. darrell@misguidedspirits. ca, misguidedspirits.ca.

Unit# 18 - 1343 Alberni Hwy, Errington. 250616-8386

FRENCH CREEK Windsor Plywood 9 am - 3 pm Monday to Friday, Limited Hours, Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public. , windsorplywood.com/locations/parksville. 1580 Sunrise Drive, French Creek. 250-752-3122

HILLIERS AAA Royal Ammolite Gallery Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Closed to Public, Other. rmace_droi@hotmail. com, facebook.com/ AAARoyalAmmolite/.

3103 Van Horne Road, Hilliers. 250-752-0777

Design by Dorthy Limited Hours, Physical Location Closed to Public. Admin@designbydorthy.ca, Design-

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Selling at an auction was halted when the auctioneer announced, “Someone in the room has lost his wallet containing $2,000. He is offering a reward of $500.00 for its immediate return.”

Physical Location Closed to Public. admin@designbydorthy. ca. 3103 Van Horne Road, Hilliers. 250 7520777

Robbin's Repairs 9-5, Regular Hours. damirobb@telus.net.

3233 Melon Rd, Qualicum Rd, Hilliers. 250738-0304

After a moment of silence, there was a call from the back of the room, “$550.00!”

NANOOSE BAY A. D. Homes Ltd Regular Hours. 1680 Timber Jack Place, Nanoose Bay.

Big Boys Toys 8:30 - 5, Regular Hours, Physical Location Open to Public. rvparts@bigboystoys.ca, bigboystoys.ca. 1421 Isl Hwy E, Nanoose Bay. 250 468-1500

Nanoose Creek Campground Physical Location Open to Public. mccamp@ shaw.ca, nanoosecreekcampgroun d.com. 2212 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7186

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WHISKEY CREEK Island Surf Company 8:30-5, Regular Hours Front Door Pickup, Physical Location Open to Public. islandsurfcompany@shaw.ca, islandsurfco.ca. 3464 Brittain Blvd, Whiskey Creek. 1-250-594-5452

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Covid-19 and Garbage Pickup Heading keep your collection drivers safe.

Story by Brenda Gough

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t is hard dirty work and garbage collection can be hazardous at the best of times.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, garbage, recycling and food waste curbside collection is continuing as scheduled in the Oceanside region but residents are being asked to take some extra steps to protect sanitation workers.

The Regional district of Nanaimo (RDN) needs the publics help to keep their collection drivers safe by taking the following precautions: All garbage waste must be bagged and securely tied, including: all paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, face masks, gloves, and disposable sanitary wipes flushable and compostable.

Prior to the outbreak of the Corona virus, some paper items were allowed in your recycling and food waste containers but not any more.

These paper items cannot be disposed of in green bins because they pose a health threat.

If someone is sick in your household, it is

especially crucial that you double-bag and securely tie all personal waste.

Waste items that do not adhere to the new guidelines will be left behind no exceptions.

What’s on Digest Parksville Qualicum Beach reporter Brenda Gough requested some clarification from RDN Manager of Solid Waste Services Larry Gardner about the new guidelines and the ramifications COVID-19 is having on RDN waste management operations.

BG: Have workers found many homes where they have had to refuse to take waste?

LG: I believe this question relates to our residential curbside collection particularly where we have asked for all waste to bagged: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/curbside-collection.

The short answer is that there have been few homes where waste has been left behind.

Again, residents have been very cooperative and understanding on this.

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We’re thinking of you and looking forward to seeing you soon! ~ Lefty

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SPOTLIGHT

BG: What are some of the new challenges sanitation workers are facing due to COVID-19?

LG: Staff know the importance and have always been great at donning appropriate personal protective equipment, and, they were quick to adopt social distancing standards. For the most part, our customers have been very respectful of this. The cleaning and wiping down of “touch points” is much more intense than the norm. Probably the biggest change is at the landfill and transfer stations as we need more space than usual between customers which reduces the amount of traffic we can process in a given time. Unfortunately, this often results in wait times and delays for the customers. We are only accepting visa, debit, MasterCard (no cash at this time); customers have been great about this change.

BG: Is the public doing a good job at sorting?

LG: We believe many people are storing materials and respecting our requests to limit trips to RDN facilities and other depots. We did see some slippage as some of the recycling depots were closed or operating on reduced hours. Sorting, based on observations of RDN facility staff, appears to back at prepandemic levels. Collectively as a community we can always do better on sorting as much of our waste stream is still recyclable. That being said, the RDN is a world leader in waste diversion which is an indication of

COVID-19 & Garbage Pickup continued

the level of commitment by residents of our community. Of interest, because we have been so successful, our community is being featured on CBC television show Good People airing on June 5. https://www.cbc.ca/ mediacentre/program/good-people.

BG: Has the amount of waste people generate increased since the pandemic has kept people home?

LG: Not really. We had an initial spike in residential traffic at the start of the pandemic as many people have been working or staying at home. It seems there is some relationship between “self-isolation” and “do yard work and clean up around the home”.

We’ve seen some reduction in commercial waste amounts as many businesses are not operating or operating on a limited basis.

Depending on how long the pandemic lasts and the response in the economy postpandemic will really impact the amount of waste that is generated. When the economy is thriving, more waste is generated; in a slow economy, waste generation falls. Waste collected through residential curbside as well as waste received as our facilities is something we routinely track.

BG: Do workers often encounter more than garbage including dead animals and dangerous chemical waste?

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COVID-19 & Garbage Pickup continued

LG: In residential curbside collection, there are rarely dead animals or of such a small size that there is no real impact to collection.

Dead animals are accepted at the regional landfill as a controlled waste. People are encouraged to call ahead if they are bringing this material to the landfill.

Household hazardous waste is much more common in municipal waste streams. Most of this material is covered by provincial stewardship programs and can be taken to depots. The RDN “what goes where” found at this site: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/whatgoes-where makes it fairly easy to find out where end of life material can go. (“What goes where” is also available through the RDN Curbside App which will also gives you reminders to set out materials on collection day). RDN staff can be contracted for disposal options on Household Hazardous waste that is not collected through the provincial stewardship program (i.e. orphaned material). The RDN also plans to introduce a program for the management of these orphaned materials in 2021 to keep them out of the waste stream.

BG: Is the risk of needle sticks and exposure to infectious diseases a particular concern?

LG: A concern yes, but managed through appropriate use of PPE. Staff do not directly

touch waste which largely eliminates the hazard. The move to an automated curbside collection system in the fall, where a mechanical arm picks us residential waste bins, further eliminates the risk of sticks from needles or other sharp objects.

BG: Is it illegal to dump medical waste?

LG: The province sets definitions for “biomedical waste” which is strictly controlled as a Hazardous Waste and not accepted at RDN facilities. The use of the term “medical waste” used by the waste industry is materials coming from medical facilities that are not “biomedical waste” and are accepted at RDN facilities. For example, an IV bag and tubing does not meet the definition of biomedical waste and is an acceptable waste type.

As another example, we encourage sharps to be placed in sharps containers which most pharmacies will accept returns. However, we recognize that some are placed in residential garbage which is not strictly illegal; it is however, critical that these be placed in a robust container to eliminate the needle stick injury risk. Again, the best option is to return the sharps to a pharmacy or other receiver (see “what goes where”).

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OPEN FOR TAKE OUT Visit oceansidetakeout.com for an updated list

Parskville AIOLI Seafood 192 Island Hwy W, Parksville, 250-954-1010 Amrikko's 487 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-951-0682 A&W 540 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-248-2040 Black Goose 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville, 250-586-1001 Britsh Bobby 3-1209 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-954-3232 Brazen Poppy Shelly Square, 402, 554 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-586-0377 Bradley's Bistro 102-191 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, 250-954-2085 Cedar Sky #4-1065 Herring Gull Way, Parksville, 250-248-5663

cedars Restaurant

Panago Pizza

1133 Resort Drive, Parksville, 250-248-2333

102 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 1-866-310-0001

Coyote's Coffee

Papa's Burgers

30-1499 Huntley Rd, Parksville, 250-586-2204

487 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-586-3743

Domino's Pizza

Pie Factory

233 Shelly Rd, Parksville, 250-248-9296

Inside endless treasures, Parksville, 250-586-2120

Extreme Eatz

Pizza Connection

5-155 Morison Ave, Parksville, 250-937-1379

144 Weld St., Parksville, 250-951-2112

French Creek Marine Pub

Pizza Hut

1025 Lee Rd, Parksville, 250-248-3713

Wembley Mall, Parksville, 250-248-8130

Kalvas Restaurant

Poppa's Pizzeria

180 Moilliet S, Parksville, 250-248-6933

#4-120 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, 250-248-9121

Mekong River

Salt Pizzeria

625 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-586-8000

897 Island Hwy W, Parksville, 250-586-2121

Nemo Sushi

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki

102 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-586-1212

209 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-951-0752

Pacific Brimm

Starbucks

123 Craig St,, Parksville, 250-248-3336

382 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-248-9720

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Serious Coffee

Bigfoot Burgers

9-1209 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-586-0188

3680 Alberni Hwy, Qualicum Beach,

Subway

Blackbird Schnitzel Haus

491 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-954-1947

3298 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-8500

Wembley Mall,, Parksville, 250-951-9826

Courtyard Cafe

Sushi Sakura 382 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-586-5333 Tan's Kitchen 322 Island Hwy W, Parksville, 250-586-8828 Taste Bistro 101b 1080 Resort Drive, Parksville, 250-586-8676 Tim Hortons 494 Island Hwy E, Parksville, 250-248-0094 White Elephant 144 Weld St, Parksville, 250-586-6611

Qualicum Beach Beach House 2775 island hwy w, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-2198

673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-4152 Q Burger 221 2nd Ave W, Qualicum Beach, 250-898-3450 Qualicum Sushi

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