BUSINESS BLITZ: Qualicum Beach Coun. Anne Skipsey, left, and Member of Parliament Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni), right, interview Heaven on Earth owner Jim Lowes on Wednesday, Oct. 12 about how government can help local businesses thrive. Johns, in partnership with local chambers of commerce and several councillors, took to the streets of Qualicum Beach and Parksville to hear directly from entrepreneurs and business owners.