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Gang‘tentacles’ everywhere, including our Valley Expert speaks to youth at Comox Valley Mountie camp Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Fuelled by greed and money, the tentacles of gangs and organized crime is everywhere in the province, including the Comox Valley, says Sgt. Lindsey Houghton. Although it may not be a highly visible problem in some communities, Houghton said no community in B.C. is immune. “Violence precipitates down ... where money can be made from drugs, where that can be done, it will be done,” he added. Houghton is a spokesperson for the Combined Forces Special
Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) - B.C. (the issue) and get down to the in the Comox Valley,” he said, and — the province’s anti-gang agen- facts,” he noted. “It sounds cli- added drugs and its relation to cy — an integrated joint forces chéd, but (the kids) are our future organized crime is not just a bigoperation to target, investigate, police officers, educators, journal- city problem. In June 2010, officers executprosecute, disrupt and dismantle ists and businesspeople.” CFSEU works with various ed three search warrants, two in the organized crime groups and the Comox Valley and individuals that pose one in Nanaimo. Seithe highest risk to It’s important to demystify (the issue) and zures included a large public safety due to get down to the facts. It sounds clichéd, but amount of drugs, cash gang violence. and 30 firearms. The approach (the kids) are our future police officers, educa“The Comox Valenhances inforley is an idyllic place; mation sharing, tors, journalists and businesspeople. co-ordination and Lindsey Houghton people come here for recreation and for the deployment against threats of violence posed by orga- police and RCMP detachments, gateway to Mount Washington. A nized crime groups and gangs in and Houghton explained the unit lot of people don’t realize there is worked closely with the Comox still a presence of organized crime the province. Houghton spent the weekend in Valley RCMP in the fall of 2011 and drugs,” noted Houghton. He said the sharing of inforthe Comox Valley talking to kids for the joint project E-Pigmenmation and intelligence between attending the RCMP Youth Camp tation. “A couple of people were arrest- various law enforcements in the about gangs and the general gang environment, and to dispel any ed on drug and weapon-related province, including the Canada offences. At the time, it was a Border Services Agency, has never myths about the issue. “It’s important to demystify large bust of heroin and cocaine been greater.
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In a partnership with the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial, the Province is providing $50,000 to help revitalize the Village Park playground, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced Friday. Major playground equipment will be replaced. “It’s a one-time grant that we were able to find,” Bennett announced in council chambers. The crowd included Rotarians and Comox Valley MLA Don McRae. “I know you’ll put it to good use.” Bennett said he looks forward to coming back in the near future to try out the swings. Club member John Challender notes challenges posed by the Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) when it comes to playground equipment. “We approached the Village,” Challender said. “The price tag they talked about for the project was $100,000.” Cumberland Village Park is a gathering place for activities and a hub for events such as the Lantern Festival Parade and Empire Days. A redeveloped playground will make it a more attractive place for families and improve the safety of the playground. “Providing places where children can run around, be active and have fun is a quintessential part of childhood and an important factor in encouraging a love for physical activity at a young age that can carry on throughout life,” Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird said. The playground is one
part of a park renewal project that also includes: • Washroom building replacement; • Dog park improvements; • Bicycle jump park expansion; • Woodland picnic area enhancements; • Skate park construction; • Tennis court upgrades. In addition, a new walkway will be built to make the park more accessible for people with strollers or mobility aids. Rotary’s application resulted in the government grant coming forward. Cumberland Centennial has raised more than $300,000 in its eight years as a club. The money has been spent on numerous projects. The first was a thermal imaging camera for the fire department. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
MAYOR LESLIE BAIRD (standing, far left) joins cabinet ministers Bill Bennett and Don McRae (standing, fourth and fifth from left) and Cumberland Rotarians in celebrating Village Park funding. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
Excavation work complete, maintains Pacific Playgrounds Renee Andor Record Staff
Pacific Playgrounds says its project involving intertidal excavation work is complete — but some area residents are still unhappy with the state of the beach. A large sandbar runs parallel with the shore out in the intertidal zone at the north end of Saratoga Beach. This sandbar held water in a depressed area closer to the shore, creating a giant tidal pool area or salt water marsh even at low tide. But, Pacific Playgrounds — which maintains a navigation channel to its marina just north of the salt water marsh area and just south of the Oyster River Estuary — excavated a section of the sandbar at the beginning of February, causing the saltwater marsh area to
drain during low tides. Manager Kelly Purden says the excavation work was done to allow dredging of its navigation channel, and that the work was temporary. The saltwater marsh “breaks through the south wall of our navigation channel and then spills all this material into the channel, and then basically blocks the traffic — it makes an unsafe situation for navigation,” explains Purden. “It’s been doing that over the last years constantly, so the idea was to take the pressure off the wall while we dredged all that material back up, armoured it as best as we could, and then we put the (drainage) trench back. “But, you know, in the meantime the ocean does pound away and level things over, and you can’t
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for updated information Thursday, but was unable to provide any by the Record’s deadline on Monday. Purden also says the saltwater marsh area “is maintaining water levels that are the same as before the project.” Area resident Alf Butterfield disagrees. He says the drainage trench has been filled in somewhat, but not enough, and the saltwater marsh area “is less empty than it was but it’s still considerable loss of habitat and
considerably lower levels of water.” Butterfield says the area is popular with wildlife — including a number of bird species like blue herons — likely due to feeding reasons, and he’s concerned the wildlife will be affected by the changes. Butterfield contacted the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) to see if the work should have been approved by the ministry as well as the DFO. A Ministry spokesperson confirmed to the Record that a portion of excavation work occurred on Crown land, and is believed to be in trespass under the Land Act. Compliance and enforcement staff are investigating, but the spokesperson couldn’t give a timeline for how long the investigation
would take. According to the MLFNRO, ministry staff can take a variety of actions, including issuing instructions to restore the land to a condition satisfactory to the minister. According to the Land Act, the person could also be charged a fee, as deemed appropriate by the minister, for uses such as area restoration. Purden says she last heard from MFLNRO at the beginning of this month, and was under the impression the ministry was satisfied with the completed project, so she didn’t want to comment on the investigation. She adds Pacific Playgrounds sought all the approvals it thought appropriate for the work, and strives to maintain natural habitats. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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911 budget increasing The North Island 911 Corporation, the regional emergency communications service provider on northern Vancouver Island and in Powell River area, has adopted a 2013 operating budget of $2.4 million. It also approved capital equipment expenditures of $602,000
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Gliders overhead Air cadets from across the province continue to glide in the sky above the Comox Valley until March 23 during a Spring Break Gliding Exercise at 19 Wing Comox. The exercise is designed to provide further practical gliding experience to 15 teenaged air cadets, who have become Transport Canada licensed glider pilots through the Air Cadet Gliding Program. Gliders and tow aircraft will fly daily at various altitudes in the vicinity of the airport, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. until as late as darkness. This activity should not pose a significant disturbance to Comox
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The Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital District (CSRHD) has adopted a 2013 budget of $29.9 million. The budget will see an estimated tax rate of $80 per $100,000 of assessed property value, which is an increase of $3.75 per $100,000 from last year. This increase reflects the board’s strategy to gradually increase the tax rate over the short term to minimize future increases that will be required for long-term debt costs for the North Island Hospitals project. “The CSRHD’s share of the projected capital cost of two new hospital facilities — known as the North Island Hospitals Project — based on a cost estimate of approximately $600 million, is approximately $240 million,” said Claire Moglove, CSRHD chair. “A gradual tax rate increase from 70 to 84 cents per $1,000 of taxable value was first initiated in 2010 in order to be proactive and to
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Isfeld three talented in robotics Three Grade 10 students from Mark Isfeld Secondary School recently qualified to compete in the Vex World Robotic Championships next month in Anaheim, Calif. The Vex Robotics Competition is the largest high school robotics program in the world. Over 4,800 teams from 20 different countries compete in worldwide qualifying tournaments to earn one of the 400 available spots at the world championships. The popularity of this event is a sign of the increasing demand for STEM skills in our world today. STEM skills incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while robotics requires the ability to apply and integrate these skills. Schools nationwide are adding robotics programs to their school curriculum in recognition of the importance of this technology. In the Comox Valley, the robotics program is now available for ele-
MARK ISFELD STUDENTS Damian Parlee, Nicolas Parlee and Adrian Humphry recently qualified to compete in the Vex World Robotic Championships. mentary students as well as high school students. The three Mark Isfeld students, Damian Parlee, Nicolas Parlee and Adrian Humphry, have been involved in
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PAC wants your books The Courtenay Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is asking for public support for its book sale in May. The PAC’s goal is to encourage the children to open their minds to new facts, vocabulary, excitement and adventure. It wants to get books into more hands of our youth so that they may be able to relate with characters, to help deal with daily activities and
to encourage them to try new things and open their minds to new ideas. Donations can be dropped off at the school office Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 to 2:30. Courtenay Elementary is at 1540 McPhee Ave., just off 17th Street. The school will be closed for spring break from March 25 to April 5. — Courtenay Elementary School Parent Advisory Council
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THE COMOX VALLEY Social Planning Society wants your input to update its 2009 Quality of Life Report.
Quality of life measured To launch the process of gathering data and statistics, the Comox Valley Social Planning Society has been working with the North Island College nursing faculty and third-year nursing students. They have planned two public forums to generate public, agency, organization, and community interest in the project. The forums, supported by the NIC President’s Strategic Activity Fund, will be held March 22 at the Lower Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. The afternoon forum will run from 3 to 5 p.m. and the evening forum from 6:30 to 8:30. Preregistration is not necessary. Just come prepared to have fun. The format for both sessions will begin with a meet and greet,
then move onto a few short presentations. Speakers confirmed to date include: Roger Albert, speaking on how we measure well-being, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and quality of life; and Tony Edwards talking about the Community Investment Fund. A third speaker is as yet unconfirmed. Comments, questions, and suggestions for improving on the 2009 Quality of Life Report will be sought. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. For more information, or to obtain a copy of the 2009 Quality of Life Report, call 250-335-2003 or go to cvsocialplanning.ca and click on the Quality of Life link. — Comox Valley Social Planning Society
Parking will cost more Parking rates at the Comox Valley Airport will increase by an average of 17 per cent beginning April 1. The change is being incorporated to offset rising operational costs associated with inflation, building maintenance and increased passenger numbers. “We want to be completely transparent about what we are
doing. We have not substantially increased parking rates in all lots at YQQ since 2006 and during that time operational costs have risen by 106 per cent,” explained Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow. “While increases in our passenger numbers help to bring in additional revenue from passenger fees,
we must also look at other sources of funding to keep our business model healthy and competitive.” “We are hopeful this provides sufficient notice for our passengers to plan ahead and incorporate these new parking rates into their overall travel budget,” said Bigelow. — Comox Valley Airport
Comox Valley volunteer Helen Boyd was among 32 British Columbians honoured Friday at the 10th annual British Columbia Community Achievement Awards’ ceremony at Government House in Victoria. As a nurse and counsellor, Boyd addressed health and support issues for the homeless in the Comox Valley by spearheading the creation of the CareA-Van. The RV outfitted as a clinic follows a regular route around the region providing confidential and respectful care to those who are without addresses and telephones. The van provides services such as medical and dental care, psychotherapy, pharmacy and optometry, all under the auspices of the Comox Bay Care Society. Lieut.-Gov. Judith Guichon and Ida Chong, minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation presented each recipient with a BC Community Achievement Award medallion and certificate. Chair Keith Mitchell, QC represented the British Columbia Achievement Foundation, the award’s presenting organization. “They are citizens from all over the province whose contributions, leadership and inspiration have helped to make their British Columbia communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy and unique,” said Chong, also a board member of the BC Achievement Foundation. “What they all have in common is a passion for the people and places where they live
VOLUNTEER HELEN BOYD receives a B.C. Community Achievement Award from Minister Ida Chong (left) and Lieut.-Gov. Judith Guichon. and a strong commitment to making a difference. ” A list of the recipients and a brief summary of their achievements can be found at www. bcachievement.com. An independent advisory council selects the recipients of the British Columbia Community Achievement Awards. This year’s council members are Mayor Mike Clay of Port Moody, Mayor Shari Green of Prince George, and past recipients Don Montgomery
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Future imagined in youth videos How do you imagine the future of the Comox Valley? Over the past eight weeks a team of Comox Valley youth has been immersed in learning digital media-making and employability skills at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. The result is nine original videos that dare to imagine a bold and original future for the Comox Valley. Issues as diverse as sustainability, accessibility, street art and play will be examined — and no video screening would be complete without zombies! The Youth Media Project (YMP), sponsored by the Comox Valley Art Gallery through the Government of Canada’s Skills Link Program, has provided a range of new skills training for nine youth who face barriers to employment. This pilot project began Jan. 28, ends March 22 and will assist youth in developing life and employability skills through group-based learning. The YMP will feature workshops with guest media-makers as well as from project partners
the Wachiay Friendship Centre, Imagine Comox Valley and the Creative Employment Access Society. Throughout the project, youth will receive training in digital video production, graphic design and animation through the Comox Valley Art Gallery’s media lab, and will engage with key community leaders in discussions surrounding social justice, cultural heritage and community participation. The participants will then create group-based video projects that express unique visions of change within the Comox Valley. Alongside the video, participants will develop an employment action-plan and resume/portfolio. A public screening of the nine new videos happens March 23 at the historic Old Church Theatre in Courtenay. This free event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. For moire information, call the Comox Valley Art Gallery at 250338-6211. — Comox Valley Art Gallery
PREVIOUS MUSICFEST PERFORMER Maeve Mackinnon returns to the Comox Valley for a full concert March 21 at the Cumberland Hotel.
Maeve has‘truly stunning voice’ Described by The Herald as possessing “a truly stunning voice,” Maeve Mackinnon is an award-winning young Gaelic singer who has, in a few short years, emerged to become one of the leading Scottish folk musicians of her generation. As one of the youngest artists whose work was honoured in the Classic Album series at Celtic Connections Festival 2008, she has racked up a number of accolades over the last
few years. Twice nominated as Gaelic Singer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards (2011 and 2008 respectively), she was also named, Up and Coming Artist of the year at the 2007 Scots Trad Music Awards and a finalist in BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in 2005. The last year alone has seen forays into songwriting in both Gaelic and English for several
recording projects and presenting The Celtic Zone for BBC Radio Scotland. Maeve’s second solo album, Once Upon An Olive Branch, was described by The Scotsman as “a bold leap forward for one of Scotland’s most gifted and creative young vocalists.” Mackinnon performs March 21 at the Cumberland Hotel. For details, visit https://tickets.islandmusicfest.com. — Comox Valley MusicFest
Brooks likes to write healing songs AUTHOR EDEN ROBINSON will read from her writing March 22 at the I-Hos Gallery.
Acclaimed writer reads Record Staff Eden Robinson will read from her book Monkey Beach and a short non-fiction essay March 22 at the I-Hos Gallery. Robinson is a Haisla-Heiltsuk author who grew up in Haisla, near Kitimat. Her first book, Traplines, was a collection of short stories that won the Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 1998.
Monkey Beach, her first novel, was shortlisted for the Giller Prize and the Governor-General’s Literary Award for fiction in 2000. It won the BC Book Prize’s Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. Her most recent novel is Blood Sports. Robinson will read March 22 at the I-Hos Gallery (3310 Comox Rd.) from 4 to 5 p.m. There is no charge, but space is limited. RSVP by phoning 250-339-7702. — I-Hos Gallery
J.C. Superstar screening The Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship will present the film Jesus Christ Superstar this Friday. In 1971, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice created the rock opera, which debuted on Broadway that year. Two years later,
Norman Jewison directed a movie version, filmed at ancient Roman ruins in the Israeli desert. The presentation will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at Comox United Church at 250 Beach Dr. Admission is by donation. — Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
Though Jon Brooks’ music is filled with grey and morally ambiguous characters living on the outskirts of approval, his mandate is unequivocal. “I’m not interested in ‘happy songs’ — I’ve chosen to write healing songs and, for that reason, I’m obliged to reveal a wound or two now and then,” he says. “I’m even less interested in writing unhappy songs: I want to write hopeful songs, inspiring songs and I expect I owe today’s listener some hopeful argument — some legitimate reason — as to why we should believe our present world could be improved, or healed. “The highest aim of song is to invoke empathy — to offer that rare sight of ourselves in others. In this sense, the folk singer is simply trying to politicize love, hence, my contention that today’s songwriter should be a lobbyist for compassion to be our principle representative in government office.” Brooks, who performs March 21 at The Venue Formerly Known As Joe’s Garage, released No Mean City in 2006, a portrait of Toronto homelessness vis a vis Toronto history and architecture. Inspired by Eric Arthur’s book No Mean City, these 13 songs are a weighty and conceptual exposition of the modern urban soul’s homeless-
JON BROOKS VISITS Courtenay this Thursday to perform at The Venue Formerly Known As Joe’s Garage. ness and moral fatigue. Jon earned further acclaim in 2007 with the release of Ours and the Shepherds, a CD of Canadian war stories inspired by James Loney, Sen. Romeo Dallaire, Sgt. Tommy Prince, and John McRae among others. The collection earned Brooks Songwriter of the Year nomination at the 2007 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Penguin Eggs deemed it “a thoroughly wonderful and truly important addition to the canon of Canadian folk music.”
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Almost 70 artists in Pearl exhibit Show starts March19, opening reception March 23 The Pearl Ellis Gallery kicks off the first members’ show of the 2013 season March 19, showcasing 69 local artists. A reception will be held March 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the opening and the return to Daylight Savings Time. It will be a great opportunity to meet the artists in the show and view the fabulous art. Visitors can expect to see quality pieces of work by established and emerging local artists. Many of these artists belong not only to the Pearl Ellis Gallery but groups such as the Federation of Canadian Artists, Brushworks and the Monday Bunch. One can count on being able to see a great selection of art in various styles and media. The Pearl Ellis Gallery is always a great place to visit and to shop for that unique new piece of art for one’s home, business or as a gift. The gallery also carries a good selection of art cards suitable for all occasions. In addition to the artwork, the gallery is hosting a book reading by author and artist Ruth Dickson on March 20, the first day of spring, from 1 to 3 p.m. Ruth will have her newest book available. Strangers to the
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Several donated works of art are featured along with the current Pearl Ellis Gallery members’ exhibit. Proceeds from each donated piece will help raise the $1,500 needed for the gallery’s high school bursary fund. In addition to the sale of fundraiser pieces, half of all donations made to the gallery during the year go to the bursary fund. For a bursary application form and further information, go to www.pearlellisgallery.com. Bursary applications may also be picked up at the gallery. — Pearl Ellis Gallery Land tells the true story of how the Thomson family left their home on a remote Scottish island to move to the Canadian prairies in the late 1920s. It is a prequel to her other autobiographies, Pebbles In The Stream and Among The Blue Mountains. Together, they comprise a fascinating tale of pioneer spirit and hard work by an immigrant family. These books will be on sale at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox or can be bought at the
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After School Program Leaders The after school program leaders work with Elementary School aged children to deliver quality programs Monday-Thursday 2:304:00. Opportunities exist for your creativity! With the support of the Program Coordinator, you will run an age appropriate approved program that will run for up to 8 weeks, once a week. Schedules run in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Do you have a hobby or interest that you would like to share with others? Please consider running an after school program with the CCSS! After School Soccer Program Leaders Help run an after-school soccer program for students in grades K- 6. Must enjoy working with young children and have a basic understanding of the game of soccer. Programs run Monday to Thursday 2:30-3:30 pm. Contact: Sue Loveless - 250-336-8521 Mon-Thurs 10-4 • Email: ccss.coordinator@gmail.com Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk - Check In Volunteer Check in volunteers work in pairs to ensure that participants who bring in their Pledge Sheets,funds and Tally Sheet have filled them out completely and that the amount of pledges they are turning in matches the Pledge Sheet and Tally Sheet. Note: there will be a training session for this volunteer activity on a weekday evening the week before the event. Requirements of the Volunteer: 1. Detail oriented, good communication skills. 2. Able to accurately deal with pledge sheets and money. 3. Ability to relate well with participants. 4. Cheerful, calm personality. Time requirement: Sunday, April 14th: 8 am - 11 am
Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk - Start / Finish line • Cheering Squad - Ribbon Tier The role of the start/finish line cheering squad and ribbon tier is to encourage participants as they start the walk, pass through the start area as they do their second or third lap and finish the walk. Offer water and an arm ribbon to participants to signify how many laps they have done. Some of the volunteers will be responsible for tying ribbons around the arms of participants. They will go around up to three times and will get a different ribbon colour each time to signify how many laps they have done. Time requirement: 9:45 am - 12 pm on April 14th. Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk - Water Station Attendants The role of our water station attendants is to encourage participants as they pass the water station and to offer water and snacks to participants and dog treats to our canine participants. The water stations will be on the MS Walk route around the Courtenay Airpark and at the turn around point at 31st St along the Courtenay Riverway. Time requirement: 9:30 am - 12 noon on April 14th. Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk - Floater Position Description The role of a floater is to assist with a variety of tasks including offering tattoos to participants, working at one of our tables, putting up and taking down signage, decorating, sidewalk chalk art, moving items around, and helping with a variety of tasks as necessary. You will need to have a fun, cheerful personality and have the ability to ask what to do and be flexible and open to tackling a variety of tasks. Time requirement: 8 am - 1 pm on April 14th. Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk - Food Tent Position Description Participants at the MS Walk are eligible for a light breakfast and lunch. We require someone to help set up the food service area, put out breakfast items for participants, and help serve lunch (Chili and buns) which will be delivered by Plates Eatery about 11:15 am. Volunteers must maintain the cleanliness of the food service area and follow Food Safe requirements. We will need you from 8 am 12:30 pm on April 14th. Contact: Cherie Kamenz - 250-339-0819 • 9 am - 7:30 pm Email: cherie.kamenz@mssociety.ca
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Wheeldon wins first pro event
Sharpe national champ Darcy Sharpe from Comox prevailed Sunday at the 2013 edition of the Sport Chek Snow Crown – the Canadian Snowboard Freestyle Championships in Calgary. Sharpe, who was one of the riders to beat, showed he was on top of his game by putting down the best run of the day, a 96.00. Full results are at http:// www.snowcrown.ca/ schedule. Sharpe, who calls Mount Washington his home hill, recently finished 10th at the Burton US Open and earned Rookie of the Year honours. He finished first at this year’s Mount Washington Afterdark Invitational and won the Canadian Shield at Seymour last weekend. – Canada Snowboard
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DARCY SHARPE ON the podium at the national freestyle championships.
Riley Wheeldon of Comox earned his first NGA Pro Golf Tour victory Sunday by a single stroke over Brian Richey and Patton Kizzire in the Kandy Waters Memorial Classic at Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina. Like the previous three events of the season, the outcome of the 14th annual Kandy Waters wasn’t decided until the back nine in the final round. Wheeldon used a couple of late birdies to card a 2-under 70 on Sunday and finished with a 4-under 284 total. “It was a difficult week and a grind all week,” said Wheeldon, who earned $30,500. “It feels great to win here with the history of this event. This is my first pro victory, so that feels good. Winning in Augusta feels special. Obviously, it’s not the one that I ultimately want, but it feels great and I’m happy I came out on top.” While the event wasn’t played at Augusta National, the scores certainly had a major feel to them, with only six players finishing
THE KANDY WATERS win was worth $30,500 for Comox golfer Riley Wheeldon. under par for the week. Early in the final round, the Highland Secondary grad looked to be one of the golfers that would fail to get into red numbers at the conclusion of the fourround event. The University of Louisville standout, who started the day at T4 at 2-under par, found himself going the wrong direction to start play on Sunday, shooting 2-over par through the first seven holes.
“I tried to stay patient,” said Wheeldon. “I had a tendency in the past to get off my game and get mad. I’ve been working on hanging in there, and luckily this week it worked out.” Wheeldon bounced back with a birdie on No. 9 and added another on No. 10 to get back to even par for the day. And birdies at Nos. 13 and 15 pushed the Canadian golfer atop the leaderboard for good.
After pars on Nos. 16 and 17, Wheeldon calmly rolled in a four-foot putt on No. 18 to join PGA Tour winners Camilo Villegas, Scott Piercy, Zach Johnson and Vaughn Taylor as a podium finisher in the prestigious event. With the large payday, Wheeldon may have a shot at teeing up with the former KWMC standouts on the PGA Tour in 2013. Wheeldon currently leads the Race for the Web.com Tour’s BMW Charity ProAm event exemption and trails only Lower in the season money standings. The money leader at the halfway point of the season will earn an event exemption in the PGA Tour’s Reno-Tahoe Open. “It was one of my goals coming into this event to put myself in position to win the BMW and Reno exemptions,” said Wheeldon, who finished with rounds of 74, 70, 70 and 70. “It’s great that the NGA Tour gets these exemptions. It provides extra motivation, and I’m glad I got off to a good start.” – www.wheeldongolf.ca
Yetis take on Cougars for VIJHL championship Earle Couper Record Staff
Three was the key to success for the Comox Valley Glacier Kings as they defeated the Nanaimo Buccaneers 6-3 Saturday night in Courtenay to win their best-of-seven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League semifinal playoff series 4-2. Jack Kennelly collected three goals, the Yetis outscored the Bucs 3-0 in a decisive second period, and the G-Kings’ power play went 3-for-7 (while their penalty killers held Nanaimo to 2-for-9). Just for good measure, the victors swept three-star honours, with Kennelly (3g, 1a), goalie Michael Hails (32 saves) and Michael Scobie (three assists) going 1-2-3, respectively. The Glacier Kings now meet the Victoria Cougars in the best-of-seven VIJHL championship. The Cougars, who won the South Division final 4-1 over the Saanich Braves, were the
regular season champs with a 45-1-2 record (best in B.C. Jr. B). The Capital City Cats will be well-rested going into the final, having wrapped up their semifinal series on March 10. Normally the No. 1 seed hosts games 1, 3, 5 and 7. However, due to a scheduling conflict with the Victoria Curling Classic, the Cougars will play the first game of the finals on the road. Game 1 goes Saturday, March 23 in Courtenay at 7:30 p.m. Game 2 goes Tuesday, March 26 in Victoria at 6:30 p.m. and game Game 3 on Thursday, March 28 at Victoria at 7 p.m. Game 4 is Saturday, March 30 in Courtenay at 7:30 p.m. If needed, Game 5 is March 31 in Victoria at 3 p.m., Game 6 Tuesday, April 2 in Courtenay time TBA and Game 7 Wednesday, April 3 in Victoria at 7 p.m. The Glacier Kings and Buccaneers were tied 1-1 after one period on March 16 at the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY’S JACK Kennelly was much more pleased with Michael Pond’s goal than were the Nanaimo players seen here. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY Sports Centre. The visitors opened the scoring on the power play courtesy of Thor
Rosback. Kennelly pulled the Icemen even with a power-play goal at 18:35.
The G-Kings jumped on the Bucs for two quick goals in the second: Garrett Halls connected at 4:36 then Michael Pond stretched the lead to 3-1 on the power play at 5:17. Kennelly’s second of the game at 15:45 was part of a 17-shot barrage the Yetis threw at Nanaimo goalie Cameron Large in the middle stanza. The teams traded goals in the third. Derian Hamilton cut the lead to 5-2 with a power-play tally at 2:12; Rylan Ball got that one back four minutes later; Garrett Dunlop netted Nanaimo’s final goal at 9:23; and Kennelly’s third of the contest on the power play at 18:05 put the exclamation point on the game and the series. “We had a good game, good series,” said Glacier Kings’ head coach Bill Rotheisler. “It was a tougher series than the quarterfinal, tougher opponent, tougher circumstances. Certainly things that will help prepare us for this final series where the tougher opponent, environment, is a
working transition for us. “They (Victoria) are who we thought we would be playing, we know the areas we have to be aware of and with all the guys willing to work, step up and make contributions as a unit, we are comfortable with way we match up.” ICE CHIPS The Bucs outshot the Yetis 35-30 ... the Icemen won game five 7-4 on Thursday ... Victoria won three of four regular season meetings with the Glacier Kings, who finished second (to Nanaimo) in the North Division with a 22-22-3 record ... Comox Valley native Michael Herringer won his first WHL start on March 16, stopping 36 shots as the Victoria Royals topped the Everett Silvertips 4-3 in overtime ... in his first season with the VIJHL Cougars, the 17-year-old Herringer was 16-0-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .899 save percentage ... sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
– with a file from the Comox Valley Glacier Kings
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CORRECTION Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty is the correct name of one of the sponsors of a Comox Valley Road Runners’ junior running program for youth ages eight to 14. The program begins April 15 and will be held each Monday until June 10. Due to incorrect information from organizers, the March 13 edition of the Record said Re/Max Oceanside Realty. We apologize for the error.
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and plans social events. He was instrumental a few years ago in establishing a junior squash program run through the three local high schools. Most recently, he has worked closely with city planners and architects to ensure the new Lewis Centre continues to meet the needs of this growing sport. Lindsay’s understated approach encourages others to volunteer, and fosters a fun and engaged membership. The Comox Valley Squash Club is a non-profit organization comprised of approximately 100 players and volunteers throughout the Comox Valley. A regular Wednesday night league runs from October to April each year at the CRA Lewis Centre. The club organizes local tournaments throughout the year open to all
local squash players, and culminates in an annual B.C.-sanctioned Easter Bunny Tournament which has been drawing players from all over the province for more than 30 years. This year the tournament will run March 21-24. To encourage the development of squash in the club has organized a junior development program, purchasing equipment, renting courts and providing instruction to interested students at the three local high schools. Interest has been growing each year as students become more aware of the program and the fun they can have learning a new and exciting life sport. For more information on any squash-related activities contact the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre, or
call Lindsay. “Congratulations Dan and thanks!,” a
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TRAFFIC INTERRUPTION IN COURTENAY/COMOX Please be advised of traffic disruptions in your area.
Where: Guthrie Road between the intersections of Stadacona Drive to Linshart Road Start: March 11, 2013 Anticipated Completion: July 19, 2013 Working Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday BC Hydro is making system improvements on Guthrie Road between the intersections of Stadacona Drive to Linshart Road. The work requires the installation of underground infrastructure and is required to make system improvements to meet growing demand in the area. When possible, please plan an alternate route to avoid delays. To ensure the safety of our workers, please reduce speed in construction zones. We appreciate your understanding while we undertake this work and apologize for any inconvenience. For more information please contact: BC Hydro Community Relations, Vancouver Island Phone: 250 755 4713 Email: vancouverisland.communityrelations@bchydro.com 3803
Dan Lindsay, president of the Comox Valley Squash Club, was awarded one of Sport BC’s President’s Awards at a ceremony in Vancouver. Each year Sport BC honours volunteers from member organizations who represent the spirit of volunteerism, and whose dedication, energy and commitment contribute to development of their sport or organization. This year Lindsay, of Assante Capital Management, was recognized for his commitment and contribution to the sport of squash in the Comox Valley. As club president he has put in countless hours towards building membership and increasing the vibrancy of squash in the community. Lindsay co-ordinates the local squash league, helps manage tournaments
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Cookies
Selected 540ml
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Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1.75kg
Kraft
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Paradise Island
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200gr
99
Bassili’s Best
McCain
Canadian Feta Cheese
Cheese
2 44
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364-434gr
99
Cottage Cheese
Bagels
6’s
99
3
Stouffer’s
99
Bistro Crustini
2$ for
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2$ for
5
Snowcrest
Frozen Fruit Selected 600gr
3
99
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Grimm’s
Classic Oven Roast Ham
Sunrise
Roast Turkey Breast
1
99
1
Vienna
Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef
per 100gr
Bonus Q-Points All Fresh Deli Sandwiches & Wraps
per 100gr
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Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
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5000
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points 2500
Original, 2x227gr
Saputo
Cheese Slices 160-200gr
1500 Yardley Bar Soap 2x120gr
2000 Sunlight Liquid Dish Soap 1.5lt
3000 Bake-King Burner Guards 6-10ʼs
5000 Kleenex Facial Tissue Ultra Soft, 6x70ʼs
Ultra Cheer Laundry Powder Detergent 1.5kg
3000
for
Almond Chicken Chop Suey
99
2
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Medium
per 100gr
9
25
99
per 100gr
Medium
Chow Mein Each .................................... Meduim
Szechuan Beef .......
595 895
Serving Suggestions
Average 2-4 lb
Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets Frozen or Previously Frozen
1
69
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per 100gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
PER gr
100
Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp
99
Halibut Fillets
3
69 PER
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Large 10/20 size
Digby Scallops
3
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69 per 100gr
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Jalapeno Havarti
Becel Soft Margarine Twin Pack
Aquafresh Cavity Protection Toothpaste
5
2$
Available at Select Stores
227gr
250ml
Samosas
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Kraft Philadelphia Dip
Olympic Sour Cream
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Nana’s
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2000
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Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
Hoagie Buns
White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread
4$ for
Bakery Fresh
9” Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
5
1
Bakery Fresh
Mini Donuts
Dessert Squares
99 2
6 Pack
18 Pack
Wonder
English Muffins
Wonder
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Wonder Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns 12ʼs
2 $4
for
Soft Margarine 850gr
99 2
Mezzetta
Napa Valley Gourmet Pasta Sauce
2$7
709ml
for
Quality Fresh
Sweet Treats Peach Slices
450gr
99
NEW!
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Lactantia
99 2
2
Your Choice!
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340gr
1lt
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2500
Pasta
No Sugar Added Ice Cream
1
570gr
Mrs. Leeper’s or Eddie’s
Chapman’s
6’s
Bread
Chocolate Eclairs
6 Pack
Original Cakerie
99 2
Each
99
Bonus Q-Points
Mini Apple or Cherry Strudel
Maryanne’s
99 7
Strawberry Cheesecake
21
Premiere Fournee De Weston
Artisan Inspired Bread 570gr
99 2 Quality Fresh
Hold the Salt Brazil Nuts
Natural 175gr
99 2
Ridgways
Organically Grown Tea 40’s
99 2
Manitoba Harvest
Hemp Hearts
Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds 227gr
99 4
Quality Fresh
Hold the Salt Pecans 125gr
99 3
Dempsterʼs Smart Tortillas 227gr
2500
Dempsterʼs Cinnamon Raisin Bread 680gr
5000 Spectrum Oil 375ml
7500 Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cake Mix 425gr
3000 Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free Corn Pasta 226-340gr
3500 Kelloggʼs Corn Flakes Crumbs 575gr
5000 Skeena Cat Food 400gr
1000 Kibbles ʼn Bits Dog Food 6kg
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California “Blue Jay”
Large Navel Oranges
99
2.18 per kg
5$
Mexican “Hass Variety”
Large Avocadoes
for
5
¢
per lb
BC “Hot House”
Green Bell Peppers
Extra Large “Renee’s”
Gourmet
All Salad Varieties Dressing
7
1
3.28 per kg
49 per lb
350-355ml
2$
Idaho Grown “Sweet”
for
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Woo Kim competitors shine at B.C. TKD tourney Comox Valley Woo Kim Taekwondo’s junior and senior students braved the BC Ferries, the cold and their own nerves to compete in the BC Taekwondo Championships on March 13. Sabumnim Richard Dobbs is an excellent coach and led his athletes to win a combined total of 14 medals at Capilano College in North Vancouver. Junior Competitors: Isabelle Smerchanski — bronze in forms, silver in sparring. Eve Roberts — silver in forms, gold in sparring. Jade Matthews — silver in forms, bronze in sparring. Abby Duncan — bronze in forms, gold in sparring. Noah Duncan — fourth in forms. Senior Competitors:
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Contact Me At: kyosti_23@hotmail.com | 250-218-8413 CELEBRATING THEIR WINS are Abby Duncan (second from left) and Jade Matthews (third from left). Sara Smerchanski — silver in forms and silver in sparring. Bonnie Roberts — gold in forms and gold in sparring. Jonathan Blancas — gold in forms and silver in sparring. “We encourage our
students of all belt levels to try competing in poomsae (forms) and sparring for their own, personal growth. It is only in challenging ourselves, be it yellow or black belt that we improve our taekwondo skills
by using and demonstrating the techniques that we train so hard to develop,” said instructor Richard Dobbs. Comox Valley Woo Kim Taekwondo offers classes year round for both adults and kids
with registration in the spring, summer and fall at both the Comox and Courtenay rec centres under instructors Richard Dobbs and Anne Koke. For more information, contact the Comox Rec Centre at 250-339-
score board Blue Devils registering C.V. SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DODGEBALL (REC) Monday A Tier Team W Young Guns 7 The Steamers 6 10 Phat Kids 5 Chuck ‘N’ Duckers 4 Fighting Amish 3 Blazing Balls 2 Monday B Tier Team W Vicious & Delicious 5 Misfits 5 Team Excellence 4 Hot Balls 4 Chocolate Thunder 3 Ball Busters 3 Thorns & Roses 2 Mount Then Wash 2 Section 8 1 Death Sphere 0
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T 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Tuesday Team W EDS Trashers 7 Lockout All-Stars 5 Puck N Clowns 5 Grinders 4 The Jets 3 Puck-Offs 3 No Regretzkies 3 Shut Your 5-Hole 2 Ugly Pucklings 1 Blue Ballers 0
T 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
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DODGEBALL (INT) Wednesday Team W Those Guys 7 Thundercats 6 M.P. Dirty Danglers 5 Super Attack Squad 5 Grease Balls 4 The Ballistics 3 Lightning Dogs 2 Piggy Back Attack 2 Aiming for Fat One 1 Vicious & Delicious 0
L 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pt 14 12 10 10 8 6 4 4 2 0
INDOOR VOLLEYBALL Wednesday A Tier Team W Amp TNT 8 Volley Brawlers 7 Return to Sender 5
A*Team Sets and Violence Smokin’ Aces B Tier Team Show Us Your Tips Hitting Bricks I’d Hit That Strike Farce Served On Ice Diggity Diggity Ancient Mariners Thrillbillies Headshots Social Notwork
4 5 0 8 3 6 0 6 0 9 0 0 W L 10 1 10 1 7 4 6 5 6 5 5 6 4 7 3 8 3 8 1 10
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FLOOR HOCKEY
L 1 2 4
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– Comox Valley Woo Kim Taekwondo
2255 or the Courtenay Rec Association at 250338-5371.
Thursday — A Tier Team W L I Don’t Know 7 0 Blue Toque FC 5 2 Multi. Scoregasms 4 2 Blue Balled 4 3 Mint Berry Crunch 3 3 Norwegian Refs 3 4 Smells Team Spirit 2 3 Red Card Heroes 3 4 The Untouchaballs 1 6 Scoring All Night 1 6
The Comox Valley Blue Devils Summer Swim Club is holding registration for the 2013 season on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Sports Centre. With a focus on fun, camaraderie and friendly competition, the Blue Devils celebrate its 65th season in 2013, making it one of the oldest youth sporting organizations in the Valley and the province. Swimmers of all abilities from ages four to 18 are welcome. The club offers many different programs, ranging from two to four months, including
an aquatic conditioning program for swimmers wishing to maintain or enhance their fitness levels. The ever-popular Little Devils program is for children four to seven years who are just learning to swim, and wish to do so in a fun and supportive environment. Under the direction of the head coaches, the club’s senior swimmers instruct the younger swimmers with respect to proper swim technique, using games, positive reinforcement and a low coach to swimmer ratio. The season runs from April 29 to the middle of August. Swimmers
will be indoors until the end of May, at both the Aquatic and Sports Centres, before moving to the City of Courtenay’s Outdoor Pool in June. Whether your child’s goal is to be an Olympian (we’ve had a few of those), or you just want them to learn to swim well in order to be safe in our surrounding lakes, rivers and ocean, the Blue Devils is the perfect environment. For further information visit www.bluedevilsswimclub.com or contact club registrar Robb Webb at coachwebb@shaw.ca. – Comox Valley Blue Devils Summer Swim Club
Register for Spring Leagues by April 15, 2013
• Soccer • Slo Pitch • Beach Volleyball • Indoor Volleyball • Ultimate Frisbee • Flag Football • Kickball
Scott @ 250-898-7286 www.comoxvalleysports.ca
Danielle Lambrecht Counselling SERVICES has moved Registered Clinical Counsellor specialization in Counselling Psychology. She works with adolescents, adults, and couples in short and long term therapy.
East Room 448-10 Street, Courtenay daniellelambrecht@shaw.ca • 250.898.9847 www.daniellelambrecht.ca
Nanaimo Youth Services Association “Believing in the power and potential of youth”
Blade Runners Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 • Ages 15-30 300 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay (250)-334-8138 ext. 229 • www.nysa.bc.ca Ramesh Lad 250-650-4311 / Jennifer Auld 250-897-5585 or Chris Lakusta 1-250-713-4311 FUNDING PROVIDED BY
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Election of Officers 7 pm Tue., April 9th Crown Isle Ballroom
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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866472-4339 today for an interview. HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com
Request For Quotations Active Comox Valley Coordinator The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is seeking quotations for a contractor to provide the services of Active Comox Valley Coordinator. For a detailed scope of services and quotation instructions visit the RD Bid page at: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca Quotation deadline is 2pm Pacific time Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
RTE # 350 Glen, Urqhart, 10 th St. E., View Pl. Back Rd.
GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
MOVING & STORAGE OCEANSIDE MOVING Local & Long Distance Moves. Bonded & Insured. Call (250)248-7902
RTE # 338 Cotton, Cliffe, Topland & Norman
PETS BOARDING
RTE # 493 Crown Isle Dr. & Kensington Cres. RTE # 498 Royal Vista Way & Brittania Pl
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Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY Puntledge RV Campground Manager req’d for the Puntledge RV Campground. Must have managerial experience and Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma, accounting skills, computer skills, reliable, friendly, valid driver’s licence, own truck and physically fit. Job description available & resumes accepted at: K’ómoks First Nation 3320 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P8 Email: info@comoxband.ca Fax: 250 339-7053 Closing Date: March 21, 2013 @ 2:00pm
LEGAL I, Jennifer Louise Turner will no longer be responsible for any debts or bills incurred by my husband, John Christopher Turner as of January 18,2013
TRADES, TECHNICAL
DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Visit us online at: www.mydebtsolution.com or call Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY
FREEHAVEN RANCH Affordable horse boarding avail at the picturesque 53 Acre ranch that is dedicated to the love of horses & natural horsemanship. Located 10 min from Courtenay in beautiful Merville with over 25 acres of pasture & hay fields. Beautiful trail through meadows & forests. Indoor/outdoors stalls for full board or self board, riding ring w/ new footing, covered round pen, tack room. Call Richard 250-465-9190 or visit www.freehavenranch.com
PET CARE SERVICES I OFFER a comfy couch in a cozy home for your dog. Whether it be a day, week or month your dog will receive all the love and exercise it needs for healthy, happy days at http://comoxpetsitting.com. 250-941-1946
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE OLD COW manure. Limited Spring supply. Loading daily. Call 250-650-3633. “Beautiful Dry Firewood” Comox Valley’s largest firewood producer offers legally obtained firewood from private land. Thank- you for supporting your local small business. Ph. Bill 250-337-8299 cell 250-897-8101 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, flooring. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734.
CLEANING SERVICES
CHESTERFIELD, LOVE Seat, Chair and Stool - maple wood frame rose colour cushions. In excellent condition. $250. Call 250-338-6970
NATURALLY CLEAN. All natural products. Spring cleaning specials. (778)585-2287.
AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca ANTIQUE DRILL press (serial #6275) and antique band saw (serial #62-4222), $995 each obo. Must go. Call for more info (250)287-3639.
REAL ESTATE
$179,500. Spacious 1110sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, top floor, ocean view condo. New roof, new balcony, lrg master bdrm & ensuite, lots of storage, insuite W/D, skylight in kitchen, thick carpet except in bathroom/kitchen/laundry, 5 appls. Adult building, no pets, no rentals. Call 250-203-9673. 2000sq.ft. MANUFACTURED home, dry walled throughout, on permanent foundation w/ 4ft. crawlspace. .95 acre level lot, short walk to beach or 5 min. drive to Kin Beach Park. Fruit trees, mature landscaping, garage, woodshed and herb garden. 3 bdr. 2 bath., on-suite has 3 piece w/ walk-in closet. 2nd is 4 piece w/ deep tub. Mudroom, lg. laundry storage room, open kitchen w/ maple cabinets, dining/sitting areas + eat at counter. Lg. family room w/ sliding glass door onto lg. covered deck and private hot tub. Cable to all bedrooms + 2 in family room. Woodstove provides cheap heat. 1500 sq. ft. dream shop, wired 220/110 plumbed with sink + tap, gas heat, 2 13ft. over height bays, office area + upstairs storage area. Option to buy 2 ton electric hoist on 12 ft. I beams. 16x50 ft. cement pad for possible shop expansion. Moving must sell, price reduced to $299,900 for quick sale. Ph. (250)8901071 for appointment to view. AMAZING GLACIER VIEW 2427 Lomond Place, East Courtenay. 2870 sqft, level entry walk out, 3bdrm, 3 bath. To see http://sandy tonnellier.blogspot.com Call 250-871-4826
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
Seeking experienced - Swampers - Rock truck drivers - Driller/Blasters - Grade hoe operators for logging road construction on Vancouver Island. Competitive wage & benefit package. TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net
WORK WANTED MASTER PLUMBER 30 plus years. JACK OF ALL TRADES have Built/Reno both personal homes. Big or small jobs. Call Ken at 250-650-4838.
GARDENING COW MANURE 1 year old for sale, $24/yard, can deliver. Call (250)338-5503.
HANDYPERSONS HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887.
RATTAN SUNROOM Set. Five Piece. Sofa, chair, 2 swivel reclining chairs and foot stool. $1000 Firm. Please call 250-941-2809.
VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalow on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4” oak flooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $282,000.00. 250-923-7010
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SUNBURST MEDICAL large persons walker, with seat and basket. Very good condition, suitable for outdoors. $140. Call (250)331-4203.
KITCHEN CABINETS AFFORDABLE custom cabinetry, countertops and refacing. 250-850-9915 www.coastcabinetry.ca
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RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction�
COURTENAY: WELL maintained 3 bed, 1.5 ba. New roof, G/H, f/p, w/s, garage, green house, fenced yrd. Close to park, suite potential. $249,900. 1-250-338-5479 (780 19th St).
GREAT LOCATION in Comox only $280,000. Attractive 3 bdrm, 2 bath home at 645 Torrence Rd, on large 7,405 Sq Ft Lot with private fenced back yard. Single car garage, RV or Boat parking. Wired workshop or ofďŹ ce separate entrance. Close to schools and 19 Wing. Incl 6 appliances in VG condition. NO Agents. Call to view 250-339-1117.
MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. ofďŹ ce with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654 PORT MCNEILL: Small 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on easy care lot, partial ocean view. New ooring and roof. Possible rent to own for qualiďŹ ed buyer. $135,000. Call 250902-9582 or 250-956-2388. REDUCED! COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath, modular home. Very clean, new carpet. Must See! $146,500. Call 250-3343960.
HOUSES FOR SALE
COMPLETELY RENOVATED & landscaped 1350sq ft rancher within walking distance to Beaver Lodge trails. 3 bdrm/2 bth(incl. full ensuite). Single car garage. Lg fully fenced & private bk yrd. incl. mature trees, plants & pond. A few of the interior updates incl. new kitchen, bthrms, ooring (heated tile throughout kitchen, dining room, & large laundry rm. Hand scraped laminate through rest of house. New appliances, light ďŹ xtures, paint, etc. Asking $255,000.00. Call 250-204-3842 or email fernandesma@live.com Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green, Courtenay. Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW oors main areas. Immaculate. Immed. possession. $220,000. 250-338-8260
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
PRICE REDUCED! 2009 Wildwood 27 RLSSLE Northwest Package. Showroom condition, slide out, 12’x12’ shed, fenced yard, custom skirting. Privacy site at Shelter Bay RV Resort, stay here or relocate. Asking $17,500 Call 250286-3343.
TOWNHOUSES
COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000. 250-339-7263, 250-218-5263.
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1 MONTH FREE. Large 2 BDRM. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! $750/mo. Call 250-334-4646.
Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $600 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $750 & up. 1 bdrm - $890 & up 2 bdrm - $1125 & up. This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Gorge View Apartments 258 Gorge Road East 1 bdrm - $860 & up 2 bdrm - $1075 & up 2 bdrm+den - $1160 & up We offer a full size indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, squash court underground and above ground parking. Pets welcome. Please call Doug or Kidest at 250-380-6566 to view our available suites or email gv@raamco.ca or gvapts@shaw.ca. Hybury House 3868 Shelbourne Street 1 bdrm - $860 1 bdrm+den - $910 2 bdrm - $1050 Hybury House offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sharon at 250-477-1039 or email hh@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Maplewood Green 3255 Cook Street 1 bdrm - $860 & up. 2 bdrm - $1040 & up Extra Lg 2 bdrm- $1250 & up (some w/an in-suite W/D) Maplewood Green offers an indoor swimming pool, on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sherry at 250-384-3601 or email mw@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Park West Apartments 55 Bay Street 1 bdrm - $785 & up 2 bdrm - $1000 - $1100 Park West offers on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking. Save-On Foods and several other great amenities are only one block away. Park West backs a beautiful park in the heart of Vic West, perfect for pet owners. Please call 250-590-7505 or email pw@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites. Seagate Apartments 707 Esquimalt Road 1 bdrm - $860 & upsome with a view 2 bdrm -$1100 & up some with a view Seagate offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, games room, squash court, bus stop outside the building and underground parking. Pets welcome. Please call 250-383-1731 or email sea@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites. COMOX RENOVATED Close to base/ college Studio $600/mo Avail Now. 702-5339 Courtenay 1-Bedroom apartment for rent. $725/mo incl. heat, hydro. Avail. Apr. 1st. Please call 250-897-8885 for more information. PUNTLEDGE TERRACE. 205 1st St. Courtenay on the River. 2 bdrms w/loft, 2 bath, 5 appls., woodstove, N/S, N/P, adult orientated. $1000. Avail Apr. 15, 250-339-3638
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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS
1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay
450-19th Street, Courtenay
2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.
1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.
250-334-3078
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR
ANDERTON ARMS
200 Back Road, Courtenay
426 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Cozy 1 bedroom, in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. No pets allowed.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
Call 250-334-9717
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay
RYAN COURT
Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.
Call 250-338-7449
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667
CONDOS CYPRESS ARMS
PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay
1255 9th Street, Courtenay
2 bedroom available immediately and 2 bedroom available March 15th, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.
Available deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
To View, Call 250-338-7533
RUTHERFORD MANOR
ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay
1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay
FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 & 3 bed condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.
2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.
Call 250-338-7449
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717
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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. OfďŹ ce Area. I-2 Zoning. Available Now! 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs.
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, centrally located 2 bdrm ($650) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, new roof, N/P. Family oriented. Call (250)702-1096. 2008 PONTIAC Torrent GXP, 110,000 KMS, all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic, power everything, heated leather, sunroof, bumper to bumper warranty. Fully loaded, asking $16,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047.
2006 20’ Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000k. $30,000 Please call 250-338-8206
SPORTS & IMPORTS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT
Apartments•Condos•Suites 2325 B VALLEYVIEW DR. 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 6 appls, $850/mth Inc utilities Avail. Immd. 301-4685 ALDERWOOD 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls $975/mth Avail. Immed. 205-130 Back Rdoad 2 bed, 1 bath, N/P, N/S, 5 appls. $775/mth Avail. Apr. 1 206-1130 Willemar 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 2 appls. $675/mth Avail. Mar 15
TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft suitable for art or dance studio, warehouse/retail or ofďŹ ces. High ceiling & bay door. Back yard space avail. Call 250-897-0950 (days) 250703-0400 (eve)
COTTAGES FURNISHED MTN top cottage at Forbidden Plateau. Call 250-337-5944, 250-218-7148.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LAZO DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, f/s, Pet ok. $900/mo +dmg & pet deposit 339-4165
HOMES FOR RENT BLACK CREEK, 2 bdrm suite, 4 appls. N/P, Hydro incld, Refs $750/mo w/1yr lease $800 w/ 6 mo. lease 337-5310
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, F & S, carport, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.$1,100/mth FAMILY HOME! North East Ctny 5 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref., landscaping incl. Avail. Mar. 15 - $1,800/mth
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2-147 Stewart St 3 bed, 1.5 bath, N/S, N/P, 6 appls., $1050/mth Avail. Immed.
2007 23’ WILDWOOD LE travel trailer. Northwest package, like new, sleeps 6, lots of storage. $15,000. obo. Call (250)339-9825, (250)702-6883
3347 Royston Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $975/mth Avail. Apr 1
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2010 Partridge Pl 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1500/mth Avail. Mar 15
1992 NISSAN Stanza LE. Power breaks, steering, windows. New breaks. Complete tune up. Good tires. $2400 O.B.O. 250-204-6411.
545 Monarch Dr. 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1400/mth Avail. Apr. 1
2002 Nissan Maxima 180,000 hwy Km, V6, 3.5 liter engine, summer and winter tires all on rims, complete new brakes, new spark plugs, well maintained, immaculate, reliable, silver blue colour, one owner, all maintenance records $4200 obo. 250-334-4686
1490A 15th St. 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appls. $725/mth Avail. Apr. 1 1471 Krebs Cres. 3 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1200/mth Avail. May 1
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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
2003 GOLDKEY HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY. Black and silver. 14,000km. $85,000 in receipts. $25,000. 250-9233431 or 250-202-1340
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DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264 or David @ 250338-0267.
VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Centrally located near downtown and Safeway complex. Very attractive suite with large, designer kitchen, ensuite and five full sized appliances. Quiet, mature neighbours. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM corner suite - ensuite bath, five full sized appliances. Large, bright and spacious. Private deck. In suite storage. Freshly renovated. Finest in Courtenay. Three blocks from downtown. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
EDGEWATER 355 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM top floor — river view. Fully renovated and very attractive suite. Excellent location just two blocks from downtown. Quiet, adult building. Well maintained. Security entry. Reasonable rent. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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1998 MAZDA V6 B4000, RWD Automatic. 165000km. Good cond. Reliable vehicle. $3800 OBO. Call or text: 250202-6365
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697
www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
ARBOUR GLEN
2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift. Comes with or without scooter. 147,400 km. Fully inspected. $6500. (250)338-1961.
2 bdrm ground level suite;4 appl. & ideally located in walking distance to schools, shopping & amenities; perfect for quiet individual or couple! N/S & N/P; $750/mo; avail.Apr. 1
KENDAL AVE. SUITE
Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., beautiful kitchen cabinetry ; like new; ideal for single person or couple; $650/mo;N/S; N/P; avail. Apr. 1
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LIZ FRIIS, DIRECTOR of Resident Lifestyle & Community Programs at Glacier View Lodge, accepts a $500 cheque from Alex Gray of the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club. The money will go towards programs such as Music Therapy, Transitional Care and Restorative Care.
THE ROYSTON-CUMBERLAND LIONS donated $1,000 to the Care-a-Van. Pictured are Lion Richard Donner; Karen Bezaire and Helen Boyd of Comox Bay Care Society; Lion president James Billingsley; and Lion Ginger Billingsley.
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HUBAND PARK STUDENTS present their cheque to Jenna Ledingham from the SPCA. The students raised the money when they had their Young Entrepreneur Fair and they gave at least 10 per cent of their profits to a local service group of their choice. These students represent the three classes of Grade 6s and 7s that were involved in the fair.
THE HELP FILL a Dream Foundation donated $10,767 to purchase a wireless transducer and specialty freezer for the Maternal Child Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. L-R: Lynn Dashkewytch, executive director St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Stewart RN, Maternal Child; Ray Lawson, director for Help Fill A Dream Foundation; Kelly Phillips, Clinical Nurse Leader, St. Joseph’s Hospital; and Annette Moulaison-Davis, clinical practice manager at St. Joseph’s.
THE COMOX VALLEY Therapeutic Riding Society receives $1,000 from the Coastal Community Spirit Fund to help subsidize rider fees for their stable program.
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EIGHT FEMALE KAYAKERS celebrated International Women’s Day on the water of the Courtenay River Estuary.
Women celebrate on the water The female staff of Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes were joined by members of the Comox Paddlers Club and other members of the paddling community to celebrate International Women’s Day. The all-women group headed out for a morning paddle to explore the Courtenay River
Estuary by kayak. Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes waived the rental fee for the kayaks in favour of collecting donations for the Comox Valley Transition Society. The group of eight paddlers raised $100 for CVTS, and had a great time with a diverse group of women who
share a love of paddling. The participants were Lauren LaBossiere (CVKC manager), Gabriela Brunschwiler (CVKC staff), Elsa Skender, Michelle Quaife, Marie Maccagno, Norene Wells, Sharon Haave and Leslie Hauser. — Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes
Health-care courses increasing Work BC anticipates that more than one million job openings will arise in the province during the current decade. In its report, BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020, the agency estimates one-third of the new openings will come from economic growth, while two thirds will be the result of the aging labour pool and the demand created by retiring workers. It’s estimated that by 2016, there will be more job openings in the province than there are workers available to fill them. Approximately 78 per cent of these are expected to require some post-secondary education and training, with most positions projected in the technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations. Not surprisingly, health occupations are expected to be at the forefront of this growing job market, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4 per cent. This undisputed need for more caregivers in B.C. has been the focus of concern and action for seniors, senior care facilities, government agencies, and education providers. Colleges and universities throughout the province offer training programs designed to prepare students for the varied positions on the rise in the healthcare field. Here in the Comox Valley, where clearing has begun on the site of a new 153-bed hos-
pital, Excel Career College has responded to the growing need by strengthening healthcare programming. “The writing was on the wall; we had to step up our training of health-care assistants,” says senior education
administrator Mary Stephenson. Graduates of the college’s Healthcare Assistant Diploma Program are qualified and confident in their abilities to work with in-home care services, intermediate and resi-
dential care facilities, as well as in hospital extended care units. Those considering a career in health care are highly encouraged to speak with an adviser at their institute. — Excel Career college
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group of volunteers and stakeholders in recreating the 1910 expedition that led to the designation of B.C.’s first provincial park. The successful Strathcona Centennial Expedition was the first major event celebrating the BC Parks centennial. Quilter has been the section head for all provincial parks on the North Island and Central Coast for the past 24 years and recently retired after 35 years of service to BC Parks.
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International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Creative Employment Access Society salutes the following Safe Harbour certified locations for taking a stand against discrimination. Adult Learning Centre 1507A McPhee Ave. Alano Club of Courtenay 543 6th St. Ansley & Company Inc. 306 – 576 England Ave. Aspen Park Elementary 2250 Bolt Ave. Comox Atlas Café 250 6th St. Avenue BIstro 2064 Comox Rd. Canada Safeway Canadian Red Cross 464 Puntledge Rd. Church Street Bakery 221A Church St., Comox Community Living BC 107 – 555 4th St. Comox Recreation Centre 1855 Noel Ave. Courtenay Elementary 1540 McPhee Ave. Creative Employment Access Society 103-555 4th St. Comox Valley Airport 1250 Knight Rd. CV Chamber of Commerce CV Community Justice Centre 450E 8th St. CV Family Services CV Family Services Healthy Families Program 1507 McPhee Ave. CV Head Injury Society 102-254 Simms St. CV Nursing Centre 615 10th St. CV Transition Society 202 – 576 England Ave.
Courtenay Medical Assoc. 201-1350 England Ave. Cumberland Hotel 2714 Dunsmuir Cumberland Museum 2680 Dunsmuir Cumberland Village Bakery 2747 Dunsmuir Dodge City Video 2718 Dunsmuir Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary 401 Willemar Ave. Excel Career College Florence Filberg & Evergreen Seniors Centre 411 Anderton Ave. Highland Secondary School 750 Pritchard Rd. Hornby Island Credit Union 4325 Shingle Spit Rd. House of Colour 249 5th St. International Student Program - S.D. #71 805 Willemar Ave. Immigrant Welcome Centre Unit C – 1001 Lewis Ave. Job Options 301 – 910 Fitzgerald Ave. John Howard Society of the North Island Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave. Laughing Oyster Books 286 5th St. Lewis Centre 489 Old Island Hwy. Lighthouse Community Branch Credit Union 1 – 6996 West Island Hwy, Bowser Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School 1551 Lerwick Rd.
Marigold Natural Pharmacy 100 – 576 England Ave. 244 4th St. North Island College 2300 Ryan Rd. Nowicki & Rae 243 4th St. Public Health Nursing 961 England Ave. School District #71 607 Cumberland Rd. Seeds Natural Foods 2733A Dunsmuir Cumberland Service BC The Laundry The LINC 300 Old Island Hwy. Too Good to Be Threw Thrift Store 367 6th St. Union Bay Credit Union 313 McLeod Rd. Union Street Grill & Grotto 477 5th St. Valley View Elementary 2300 Valley View Dr. Vancouver Island Community Connections 4 – 1351 McPhee Ave. Vancouver Island Musicfest C-2760 Moray Ave. Vancouver Island Regional Libraries Comox: 1720 Beaufort Cumberland: 2724 Dunsmuir Volunteer Comox Valley 532 5th St. Vintage Advantage 113-750 Comox Rd. Zocalo Cafe A208 5th St.
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Courtenay resident Ron Quilter of BC Parks was recently presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Environment Minister Terry Lake. Quilter is acknowledged for his dedication to British Columbia’s provincial park system. As a public servant, Quilter worked hard to cultivate a better understanding of BC Parks for everyone to enjoy. Quilter was also one of the key leads in partnership with a diverse
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Odlum presents data Odlum Brown Limited is proudly celebrating its 90th year in the investment industry, and 15 years in the Comox Valley. Well over 100 investors attended Odlum Brown’s recent annual address at Crown Isle, one of seven presentations around the province providing investors with a new perspective on the economy and markets. Hank Cunningham, Odlum Brown’s Fixed Income Strategist and frequent guest on the Business News Network (BNN), provided insight on fixed income strategies and handed out signed copies of his latest book, In Your Best Interest. In an upbeat and optimistic presentation by Murray Leith, vicepresident and director of investment research, Murray spoke about the current investment climate and highlighted a number of quality companies that should offer investors growth prospects over the coming years. Also speaking at the event was president and CEO Debra Hewson, recently inducted into the Women’s Executive Network’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Hall of Fame. Debra reflected on the many changes in the industry since the firm’s inception in 1923. “Reflecting on the changes in the investment industry over the past nine decades offers insight and reas-
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Claymore BRIC (CBQ) ................ 23.88 BHP Billliton ADR (BHP) ........US$72.96 Power Shrs.QQQ (Nasdaq 100) US$68.50 Aberdeen Asia Pacific (FAP)........ 7.64 S&P TSX 60 (XIU) ...................... 18.63 Government Bonds
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The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce invites current and prospective members to attend their 94th annual Chamber Elections Luncheon and networking event March 20 at the Best Western Plus Westerly Hotel. This year, nine candidates have stepped forward to let their name stand for election (or re-election) to four available positions on the 2013/2014 board of directors. According to Chamber president and CEO Dianne Hawkins, this is the largest slate of candidates in almost a decade. “The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce board is comprised of 12 business leaders from our community who will typically serve for a two-year term and provide governance for the Chamber on behalf of its members,” explains Hawkins. “We are thrilled to have such a large and diverse group of business leaders interested in becoming part of the leadership team at the Chamber.” The candidates are: • Wayne Anderson, Anderson & Co.;
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Onus shifting to First Nations Was the B.C. Liberal government’s trotting out of local First Nations leaders to sign another treaty a case of pre-election grandstanding? Or was it the legitimate announcement of the latest significant step in the B.C. treaty process? Probably a little of both. Regardless of the timing of the transfer of lands to five First Nations, including the Songhees, aboriginal communities stand to benefit greatly from the deal signed at the legislature. The properties signed over to the Songhees, for example, include the current site of a government liquor store at Esquimalt and Admirals roads, the Provincial Capital Commission office building on Pandora Avenue and a parking lot in James Bay. The deal does not exempt the bands from paying property tax, but the acquisition price is right. The potential economic foothold the Songhees and others gain as landlords, developers or vendors could be significant — they can manage the properties how they see fit, within local rules and regulations. The key word here is potential. Governments, business and individuals can help empower our aboriginal communities and enhance self-sufficiency through the transfer of lands, offering business coaching services, buying handcrafted products or even mentoring youth. From there, First Nations need to take the next steps themselves. It’s already happening in some areas. The Songhees are well into the construction of their $16-million health, administration and recreation centre in Esquimalt. Adding a trio of revenue properties to the mix — if managed well — could further stabilize our aboriginal communities through creating longterm employment for people who have struggled to find work. The first concrete land agreement in 20 years for the Songhees shows progress in the willingness of the province and First Nations leaders to do what it takes to move closer to finalizing settlements. It also shows more trust in First Nations that they can be good stewards of urban lands, not just those around reserves. Victoria News Record Question of the Week This week: Sixteen per cent of respondents so far say they dread the return of gliders and tow plane noise to 19 Wing Comox. Do you agree or do you concur with a bumper sticker that says. “I like airplane noise?” Visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Elim Eliminating the Nanaimo Buccaneers during the weekend, the Comox Valley Glacier Kings are on to the VIJHL final against the Victoria Cougars.
It’s not comforting to know that a man firing a handgun in a rural area near Courtenay had a loaded .38-special handgun in a concealed shoulder holster.
Still grovelling and grumbling Dear editor, You can’t fight the government but at least you can grovel and grumble. I became 80 years of age in 2011 and things really began to happen. ICBC alerted my doctor that I needed a check up and driving test re cognition abilities (computer) towards my driving licence. I was called in for my computer test for Sept. 15, 2011. My husband died on Sept. 7, 2011 – could his death influence my test result? I failed. Also I had the problem of the low seat and bifocal glasses. Oh, yes. I suspected I failed — so I shut up and grumbled to myself for a time. In March 2012, Minister Shirley Bond announced changes to the DriveABLE program — tests will be taken closer to your home and the charge of $336 would be cancelled. Also, it was decided that if a person failed the DriveABLE test, they could apply for a road test. In the spring of 2012 I wrote to the superintendent of motor vehicles to arrange for a road test and I also had some refresher driving lessons. Finally a road test was arranged for Oct. 24, 2012. So about noon hour, I took my road test with a local tester, who was working for DriveABLE.
This test was a whole year after my computer screen test so, unfortunately, it was a year since I had driven. I felt calm and quite confident on the test, but the tester talked a lot. He told some offensive jokes and also about photographing a couple having sex on the beach. I was uncomfortable and eventually I asked him to be quiet. I said, “You should not talk like this; you should only be telling me which road to take and where to turn.” After the test I looked at an ICBC brochure entitled “need a driver re-exam,” which states that ‘the examiner will not engage in conversation so that you can give your full attention to your driving and the examiner can focus on observing and evaluating your skills.’ It also states that the examiner will, after the 45 minute test, ‘give you some feedback on your driving strengths and weaknesses.’ My examiner did not do this. I waited for a reply about a month. I wrote to the OSMV branch on Nov. 16, 2012. I received a letter from the Driver Fitness Unit of OSMV in early December 2012, which stated that it was not safe for me to drive. Their final report just marked
an X in the box “impaired.” The commentary next to this box states, “The number and severity of competence defining errors are beyond the acceptable range of normal. Continuing to drive places the safety of themselves and others at risk.” I was not given any more information as to what errors I made or what made my driving unsafe. I was told if I needed more information that I could try the “Freedom of Information office” and was given a fax number. I sent three faxed letters to the Freedom of Information Office requesting information about why I failed the road test and mentioning the inappropriate behaviour of the tester. I have not received any response from these faxes, which covered the period from January 2013 to the present date. My car was parked for a year insured — I finally took the insurance off and sold it. This is expensive, adding to the frustration of waiting almost a year for the road test. I feel the motor vehicle branch waits in silent hope that we “oldies” will give up and die at 80 years of age. Give us a break. You’ll all be 80 years old one day. Betty Wiegerinck, Courtenay
Housing suggestion has real merit Dear editor, I love the idea presented by Betty Gidlof (Record, March 15), called Build basic, livable housing. It reminded me of the first two years as a landed immigrant in Calgary. We ended up in a townhouse especially built for lowincome families. It was a God-sent gift from the Calgary Housing Authority. The rent was adjusted to our income and it helped us a lot.
When our income increased we were able to buy a modest house. It was a great relief when we received this help, even though our two oldest girls were sleeping in an unfinished basement. With some curtains and white paper, we finished one concrete corner and turned it into a makeshift bedroom. It was our home for the next two years in a country that believed in us and was willing to invest in us as well. Yes, the home was small but
what a relief it was in our time of need. Homeless people need help too; a small room provided with the basics, and even with a shared bathroom would be a big improvement for them. A few small R.V. trailers would do the trick as well. I am still very thankful for the assistance we received from a caring community. Ary Sala, Fanny Bay
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Trees’ biggest enemy could aid oaks Dear editor, The Comox Valley Naturalists with permission from the City of Courtenay are planning to burn three small patches of grass in the Courtenay Airpark sometime in the next few weeks. Why would anyone want to set a fire to this popular park? In fact this is a very small experiment and we only hope to burn three small plots measuring eight-byeight metres each. For many years now the Comox Valley Naturalists have been working to create a small Garry oak meadow in the Courtenay Airpark. We started over 15 years ago by removing the Scotch broom, which once dominated the site. This was followed by planting Garry oaks and the associated shrubs such as Nootka rose, snowberry and Oregon grape. In recent years we have also seeded the site with camas and
succession in an ecosystem. other small forbs collected On Vancouver Island there is from nearby areas of the a natural tendency for coniestuary. fers such as Douglas fir to While we have had some slowly invade meadows. success, many of the plantAs they grow, the meadow ings have struggled. We hope quickly that by reverts to burning we will not On Vancouver Island a forest. Plants such only conthere is a natural tendency as camas, trol some which were of the inva- for conifers such as Dougvaluable sive plants las fir to slowly invade food plants, present meadows. grow in but also improve Frank Hovenden meadows but will not conditions survive in for the the shade of a forest. native plant seed we plan to By burning the meadows sow on the site. on a regular basis, young Burning is not a new idea, conifers are suppressed and and it appears that historithis helps to keep a meadow cally, fire was an important from changing into a forest. component of the Garry oak Without fire, it appears the ecosystem. The First Nations used fire as a tool to manipu- Garry Oak ecosystem is a transitional phenomenon. late the landscape for their Burning also releases a purposes of agriculture and quick flush of nutrients into hunting. the soil to the benefit of the Fire has the effect of stopgrasses and other plants. ping or slowing the natural
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Where’s transparency? top and Canada isn’t. Why? We need to think about this. The U.N. Development Program credits three factors for the developmental gains of the countries which were on the bottom and have now risen. They are that the southern nations are being proactive and pragmatic in developing policies for their private and public sectors. They are not only tapping into global markets, they are also investing in social programs. The report suggests that international institutions need to be more representative, transparent and accountable. We could apply these suggestions to local boards, couldn’t we? The regional hospital board, which met last week, was too timid to insist it has a right, on behalf of taxpayers, to see the whole business plan for the two hospitals. The United Nations can teach us locally, as well as federally and provincially, about transparency and accountability. Gwyn Frayne, Courtenay
Patience, please for traffic people Dear editor, It seems that the new hospital is generally viewed as a positive new addition to the Comox Valley. Being featured in the newspaper almost everyday since the development was decided, recently on the front page more often then not, it would seem to be a logical conclusion that this new facility will be an asset to our community that will help keep people’s health and well being. The development of the hospital site is absolutely necessary to allow for the hospital to be constructed and for the Valley to benefit from it, but it seems people do not have the patience to deal with the construction and development. Construction work-
ers require traffic control people to do their jobs, and it does not seem fair that drivers are cursing and throwing objects at the flaggers who are just doing their job. It seems to be in everyone’s favour but when the time comes for drivers to wait five minutes for construction to take place they have no patience for this hospital. Harassment of the traffic controllers is not the answer if you do have a problem with the construction of the hospital; they are only there to do their job. Address your concerns to someone who is in the position to make change, not the innocent workers trying to make a living. M. Andrews, Comox Valley
We’re on the slippery slope Dear editor, The fact we are still able to criticize does not mean we are not well on our way down the slippery slope to totalitarianism and dictatorship. One is ill advised to wait until one can no longer criticize to raise the warning of impending dictatorship. We have a federal leader who is inclined towards secrecy, consistently acts without regard for the people, has repeatedly introduced laws which defy our constitution and charter, has gone out of his way to crush dissent, and has introduced laws that are designed to quell any sort of display of public dissent. You don’t wait until the soldiers are in the streets and the Opposition squashed to raise concerns about dictatorship. You do it before it gets there. And, yes, folks, under Stephen Harper, Canada is well on its way to dictatorship. Will Webster
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Dear editor, The United Nations has just released its 2013 Human Development Index and Canada has slipped out of the top 10 countries. In the 1990s, Canada held first place for most of that decade. The Canadian Press posted on March 14 that the 2013 report “reviews a country’s performance in health, education and income” and places Canada now “in 11th place, versus the 10th last year.” One of the main findings of the report is The Rise of the South, with countries that had previously struggled with poverty and inequality “now on a steady developmental climb.” It is of note that Prime Minister Harper said at some point in the 2004-2006 period that Canada was a failed socialist welfare state like Sweden, Norway and Finland. At that period Canada and those other three countries were all scoring at the top of the U.N.’s indices. Today, unfortunately, the other three countries are still near the
The effect of burning on invasive plants is less understood. This is why we plan to proceed slowly with this experiment. It is thought that the Garry oak itself is able to tolerate a low-intensity burn. The Comox Valley Naturalists attempted this prescribed burn in October. Unfortunately, an untimely rain shower prevented ignition. This was followed by a very wet autumn. We are currently waiting for a few dry days to allow this experiment to proceed. A burning permit will be obtained from the Courtenay Fire Department, and a burn plan submitted. Safety is paramount and plenty of volunteers will be on hand to prevent the fire from escaping. Smoke generated is expected to be minimal and temporary. Frank Hovenden, Comox Valley Naturalists Society
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metry, much of the more than $400,000 was spent to put threetime candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. Yiu’s Vancouver-Fraserview candidate page boasts of his ethnic outreach work, which included tire-
lessly warning B.C.’s Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax. In fact, it was the NDP-Yiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan. The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing. It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Commit-
tee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP co-managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into the light. Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Fair chocolate can be yours Indulge in a worthy cause while spending an elegant evening of film, music and lavish chocolate creations. World Community is showcasing Camino fair trade chocolate with A Chocolate afFAIR on March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Upper Florence Filberg Hall. Comox Valley chefs and chocolatiers will prepare chocolate in all its magnificent and tasty forms. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to sample a variety of delectable fair trade desserts created by Locals, Union Street Grill, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort, Zocalo, Willovic Bakery and Sweet Surprise. Special culinary guests will be the senior foods class from Highland Secondary School. Blue Moon Winery and Dark Side Chocolates will pair for a gourmet treat. World Community coffee, tea and hot chocolate will also be served. But that’s just the start! The newly-released documentary, Nothing Like Chocolate, will be featured. This engaging film takes us to “the rainforests of Grenada, where anarchist chocolate-maker Mott Green operates an unusual chocolate factory based on fairness, community, and sustainability.” The Valley’s very own Juno-nominated and award-winning songwriter, Helen Austin, will provide the entertainment. She has written and will perform a special Chocolate Song just for us! Add to this a silent auction and door prizes
and you’re promised a great night out. Funds raised from this event will go towards supporting the work of World Community, both locally and internationally. Tickets for A Chocolate afFAIR are $20 and available by advance purchase only at Bop City Records and Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay, Church Street Bakery in Comox and Dark Side Chocolates in Cumberland. Only 250 tickets will be sold. World Community is a Comox Valley-based non-profit society and the only local supplier of organic fairly traded coffee, tea and chocolate that contributes a significant portion of its profits and efforts to Comox Valley groups and causes. For details, phone 250-337-5412. — World Community
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Are you interested in being part of a global civil society movement working to promote positive social change in Canada and the world? If so, come to the annual general meeting of the Comox Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians. The meeting will feature a look back at the Chapter’s activities over the past year and discussion about plans for the year ahead. Information will be provided on ways for people to get involved in the work of the Chapter. Election of a new executive will also take place at this meeting.
The Council of Canadians is one of the many groups that have expressed opposition to the proposed Raven Coal Mine. John Snyder of Coal Watch will give a short presentation outlining where we’ve been on the Raven Coal Mine issue, where we’re currently at, and what people will be asked to do in the near future. A collection will be taken at the meeting to support the Hupacasath First Nation’s court challenge of the Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (FIPA). Council of Canadians will match all donations.
The AGM will take place March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre. The Council of Canadians is Canada’s largest citizens’ organization, with members and chapters across the country. They work to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, energy security, public health care, and other issues of social and economic concern to Canadians. For details, visit www.cvcanadians.org. — Council of Canadians
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