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Expert talking to seniors Jan. 6 The SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley will have a guest speaker Jan. 6 in the Lower Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. The meeting is from 2 to 4 p.m. and is open to the public. The speaker will be Lisa Stalder, a retired, family physician/psychotherapist from Saskatchewan. She practised in the extreme climate of the Prairies for 28 years, “shedding light when she could find a flashlight,” as she puts it, and then “wisely moved to the Comox Valley.” Dr. Stalder was deeply rewarded by an early career experience in geriatric medicine and now finds herself increasingly interested in the care of seniors. She explains that her interest is “perhaps because she is on the other side of 60, but mainly because, as Woody Paige says, “If you can remain calm, you don’t have all the facts.” She adds that, “Advocacy for seniors is not a pastime; it is essential to humanity.” The talk, sprinkled with humour, will address some of the unique aspects of seniors’ health care and focus on tips to assist the senior in the navigation of the “golden years.” Stalder will use her medical experience to deliver practical solutions and will suggest some of the very positive ways to create a future that supports self determination and a collaborative relationship with the current medical system. There will be discussion, updates on issues and refreshments. For more information, call Gwyn at 250-338-6265 or Jennifer at 250-3342321. — Support Our Seniors
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NOW PLAYING SANTA Jessica Lewis, a Grade 12 student at Vanier, presents an envelope full of cash to Susan Somerset, manager of the Comox Valley Food Bank. Jessica raised $1,505.40 by selling hot drinks from a stand at the corner of 26th and Fitzgerald since Nov. 28. One couple donated $500 to the cause.
Visitors have been hiking, tobogganing and even running at Mount Washington, but the alpine resort has yet to open the ski slopes this season. Even the Nordic trails are closed. But there could be a silver lining on the horizon. “We’ve had the most hopeful-looking forecast,” resort spokesperson Brent Curtain said Friday. “The fiveday forecast is calling for some relatively significant snowfall amounts within the next few days. It seems to be more than just one system, maybe multiple. So fingers crossed.” The base was 25 centimetres Friday. Opening day was scheduled for Dec. 6.
Festivals of any size require a great deal of people power to make them a success, and for the inaugural WinterBites Festival, with its varied activities and outdoor Fun Zone, a diverse range of volunteers are needed. With a synthetic ice rink being brought in as a main feature of
the Fun Zone in Simms Millennium Park, construction of the rink platform and overhead tenting structure will commence in early January. To register as a volunteer, e-mail kelly@discovercomoxvalley.com or for more information visit winterbitesfestival.com “Fun Zone.” — WinterBites Festival
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“If we get enough snow to open things up, we will,” Curtain said. “What we need is those regular systems we normally see in this part of the world.” Mount Washington does not have a snow-making system, which their studies have shown to be a nonfeasible project. Curtain notes the mountain typically experiences a slow start to the season every 10 to 15 years. Nordic skiing opened for a short period last weekend, but Curtain said conditions were not conducive for grooming due to a “melt-freeze.” The Tube Park is open for all ages. It is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For updates, visit www.mountwashington.ca or check the resort’s Facebook page.
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Man arrested in Courtenay by anti-gang unit The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), the province’s integrated anti-gang police unit, has arrested a 31-year-old Courtenay man and seized a number of firearms and weapons following a CFSEU-BC-led investigation. Last month, CFSEU-BC received information that the Courtenay resident, who has links to at least one Vancouver Island organized crime group, was allegedly actively selling drugs and in possession of firearms. During the investigation, which concluded Dec.19, it was discovered that the man was allegedly in contravention of regulations specific to his firearms licence. Investigators from CFSEU-BC’s mainland and Vancouver Island offices collaborated and following the month-long investigation into the man’s alleged criminal activities arrested him without incident Dec. 19. Seized at the time of arrest were just over six grams of crack cocaine, a machete, and equipment believed to be used for the sale of drugs.
Three search warrants were executed following the arrest in Courtenay. The RCMP’s North Island Emergency Response Team executed two of the warrants, one at a residence in the 1500 block Flicker Place and one at a residence in the 400 block of Willemar Avenue. CFSEU-BC investigators executed the other warrant at a storage locker facility in the 2600 block of Kilpatrick Avenue. Nineteen firearms (five handguns, 11 rifles, three shotguns) were found during the searches, including one loaded nine-mm semiautomatic handgun and a sawed-off shotgun. Also recovered were thousands of rounds of ammunition, several firearms parts, a Taser, a baton similar to what police officers carry, and brass knuckles. The man, who has a criminal record for violence-related offences, was taken to the Courtenay RCMP detachment and later released on a Promise to Appear. The man faces a number of drug, firearms, and weapons-related charges that could range from the unauthorized possession of firearms, unsafe storage of
POLICE SEIZED AN arms cache that included five handguns, 11 rifles and three shotguns when they searched three locations, culminating with the arrest of a Courtenay man. firearms, and possession of a prohibited weapon. “Those who are involved in violent organized crime or gang-related activities in British Columbia should know by now that CFSEU-BC is not bound by jurisdiction and we will be
relentless in our enforcement with our policing partners to make communities across B.C. safer,” says CFSEU-BC spokesperson Sgt. Lindsey Houghton. “The success of this investigation and multiagency response to get guns
off the streets and out of the hands of those who use them for a criminal purpose is a testament to our collective goal to ending gang life in British Columbia.” CFSEU-BC would like to thank the National Weapons Enforcement Support
Team (NWEST), and the RCMP’s North Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team and Courtenay detachment for their help in this investigation. — Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia
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PHYLLIS WILLIAMSON AND her daughter Laura (Mewhort) McNeill took us along when they visited Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.
DURING THEIR BUSY five-week tour of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, Kent and Channing Holland visited Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania.
WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.
DON BUCHNER TOOK a copy of the Record on his trip to the East Coast where he visited the original Fort Knox (built in 1825) and attended a haunting of the fort, a Halloween fundraiser.
ON A VISIT to Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alana Gowdy brought her copy of the Record to the shores of the Red Sea.
NANCY, DAVE AND Sasha Miller took a break from touring Whitehorse’s turn-of-the century riverboat, the SS Klondike, to catch up on their local news.
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Students enjoy lunch Lake Trail Middle School hosted its fifth annual Christmas luncheon complete with all the fixings Dec. 20. Approximately 300 people were served turkey, mashed potatoes, veggies and stuffing along with a multitude of delicious desserts prepared by students in the foods class. The leadership group transformed the gymnasium into a winter wonderland! They created artistic snow-
flakes, candy canes, nutcrackers and more. Staff donned their Santa hats and costumes, and served lunch along with guests from the school district offices, including superintendent Sherry Elwood. Santa made time to visit and handed out some gifts. A very special thank you to Thrifty Foods stores on England Avenue and Crown Isle for providing all of the food needed for this
Filipinos helped Vancouver Islanders — including Coastal Community Credit Union members, clients and employees — have stepped up to the plate in supporting the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in the Philippines. When Typhoon Haiyan hit in early November, Coastal Community responded with a Red Cross relief account to receive Islanders’ donations. A total of $18,410.76 has been raised in just under six weeks – almost $37,000 through the Government of Canada’s matching program. “Red Cross sincerely thanks Coastal Community Credit Union, its members, employees and the public for
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At the Christmas Village gala celebration, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) unveiled the Family Assistance Fund. All funds raised through this year’s Christmas Village silent auction will go to support families in the Comox Valley that do not already qualify for assistance from any other means, to ensure they can have their children in quality care. “The Boys and Girls Clubs operate based on community need,” said Robin Smart, director of the Comox Valley Boys and Girls Clubs. “This year has been a tough one for many families. Too often, parents have to make the choice of whether or not to provide childcare and we want to be able to remove that barrier,” Smart added. “We want to be able to provide parents with the peace of mind knowing that their child is safe, engaged, and supported instead of walking home to an empty house a TV and video games.” The BGCCVI looks forward to branching out and providing it throughout our other locations in the coming years. The BGCCVI is the largest licensed
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BEST OF 2013 Among our selections of our best photos of 2013 is a boy being transformed (above) into the Incredible Hulk during Market Day in Courtenay. Otherwise (clockwise from right), Gord of Kurbis of CTV Vancouver Island gets a flight to preview the 2013 Comox air show, Walk Off The Earth performs at MusicFest and Nolan Baker pitches at Bill Moore Memorial Park. PHOTOS BY ERIN HALUSCHAK / RENEE ANDOR / EARLE COUPER
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2013
Yetis win fourth straight game Earle Couper Record Staff
We’ve got an AP for that. That was what the Comox Valley Glacier Kings were saying after affiliate player Ethan Sundstrom scored a key goal (assisted by fellow AP Kyle Wade) and earned first-star honours in a 4-2 win over the Oceanside Generals. The Yetis’ fourth win in a row came Dec. 21 in Courtenay and kept them in third place in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League North Division, three back of first-place Campbell River Storm with a game in hand. Duncan Pernal, third star Derian Hamilton and Coady Eliason netted the other Comox Valley goals while second star Jonah Pearson potted both goals for the Generals. Blake Pearson was the winning goalie with Liam Giroux taking the loss. The Icemen out-shot the Gens 31-27 and went 1-for-10 on the power play to Oceanside’s 1-for-7. The teams were tied 1-1 after one period with Pernal’s 20th goal of the year (from Ali Gotmy and Nicholas Tupper) on the power play pulling the home team even four minutes after the Generals had grabbed the lead at 12:19. There was no scoring in the second stanza – but plenty of visits to the sin bin and dressing room as the team’s swapped Yuletide unpleasantries to the tune of 84 minutes in penalties (including three game misconducts). When hockey resumed in the third, Sundstrom put the Glacier Kings ahead at 7:21, with Pearson equalizing for Oceanside six minutes later on the power play. Hamilton’s sixth of the season (from Cody Eliason) at 14:09 proved to be the winner, with Eliason dumping his third of the year into an empty net at 19:38
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OCEANSIDE GOALIE LIAM Giroux got the better of Liam Shaw on this play, but Shaw’s Glacier Kings emerged with a 4-2 win. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY (unassisted) to seal the deal. The Glacier Kings return to action Thursday, Jan. 2 when they host the Storm in a 7 p.m. start at Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena #1. LINC-ed In The VIJHL website notes
that on Dec. 15 the Glacier Kings players, coaches and owners helped to make Christmas a memorable and special one at the Courtenay LINC Youth Centre. It was a long day for the Kings, who began their day
The 2014 VIJHL All Star Classic will take place Jan. 26. The league made the announcement Dec. 19. The host team is the Kerry Park Islanders with the puck dropping at 3 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan. The format will see the North Division All-Stars (Comox, Campbell River, Oceanside and Nanaimo) battle the South Division All-Stars (Victoria, Saanich, Peninsula, Westshore and Kerry Park) and it
promises to be anyone’s game as the league standings are close. Each team will be submitting a minimum of three players (two forwards, one defence), with division leaders, Victoria and Nanaimo, getting to choose five (three forwards, two defence). Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students and $6 for children and will be available at the door. – Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
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with the set-up of games, tables and chairs. The first order of business was to get the potato peelers in hand to create a winning menu. Put together 50 pounds of potatoes, 20 pounds of carrots, three turkeys, copious qualities of stuffing and two hams, pop them in the ovens to cook and a wonderful Christmas dinner was enjoyed by many youth and support workers. For many of the kids this dinner may be the only Christmas one they will get this year. Once the food and cookies had disappeared the Kings helped with the clean-up and watched as 50-plus Christmas gifts were given out to the kids. This event marks the fifth year that the Glacier Kings have been participating at the LINC Youth Centre. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Towhees come up short at New West hoops tourney The G.P. Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team learned some valuable lessons at the Bob Gair Classic tournament at New Westminster Secondary. Having to overcome not having a couple of starters, the bench had to step up and help the Towhees in their game plans. Up first was a rematch with Killarney Cougars of Vancouver, whom the Towhees played in their own tournament. Beating them twice wasn’t in the cards, as the Killarney boys came out with an “in your face” style of defending and the Towhees were not prepared for it, coughing up 28 turnovers. “Shooting 39 per cent didn’t help either, although we did out-rebound them and force our own share of turnovers,” said Vanier coach Larry Street. In the end, the Cougars prevailed 78-73 in an exciting, tough game. Player of the Game Joss Biggins had 18 points and seven rebounds while Bryce Olsen scored 16 points while getting that double double with 13 rebounds. Colton Derycke and Jakob Jungwirth both chipped in nine points with Harry Li scoring eight. The second game was against Rockridge of West Van, a powerhouse in rugby circles and certainly a group of muscular, big boys. Unfortunately for them, the Vanier lads had much more basketball skill and savvy, dumping them 88-47. The two top scorers again were Biggins (30) and Olsen (22) while young Chase Hobenshield chipped in 13 points. Player of the Game Olsen had a monster rebounding game of 21 which helped earn him a big plus/minus
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THE COMOX VALLEY Bantam C Scotiabank Vipers were undefeated in the Campbell River 2013 Bantam Tournament held Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. The team went on to win a hard-fought and nail-biter of a championship game. The boys thank their head coach Don Behan and their parents for their support this year and a special thanks to their sponsor, Scotiabank. PHOTO BY JUSTINE BEHAN
Mazda Chiefs taking break The Mazda PeeWee Chiefs have had a busy few weeks of hockey characterized by good play but mixed results. On Dec. 1 the Chiefs hosted Nanaimo, who trailed the third-place Chiefs by a point entering the game. It was a close-fought contest, with both teams checking closely and limiting the scoring opportunities. The Chiefs were trailing 3-2 with only a few minutes to play when the Nanaimo squad potted an empty net goal to go up 4-2, then scored again on the disheartened Chiefs with their next possession to make the final score appear more lopsided than it was. The following weekend, the Chiefs travelled to Victoria to take on the second-place Juan de Fuca Grizzlies. Having lost 6-1 in their initial meeting earlier in the season, the Chiefs played an inspired game and clawed their way to an impressive 4-4 tie against the strong Juan de Fuca team. Carter Woods potted the game-tying goal on a great back-door pass from Gabe Schovanek with the Chiefs goaltender pulled for the extra attacker. The team returned home for a Sunday afternoon game against Victoria Racquet Club, and while the effort was there the undermanned Chiefs, who were short two skaters due to injury, didn’t have the legs or puck luck to pull out a victory. Trailing 2-1 in the final minutes, the Chiefs pulled their
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goalie again, however, this time it resulted in an empty net goal against and a 3-1 loss. On Dec. 15 the Chiefs hosted the vaunted Cowichan Valley Capitals, who have an undefeated record in league play this year. The Cowichan team plays a well-structured puck possession game and had the Chiefs on their heels most of the contest. The Chiefs again were playing two players short and though they started the game well, were unable to hold back the Capitals’ efficient powerplay and offensive attack, losing 8-1. At the three-quarter mark of the league season, the Chiefs find themselves in fifth place in the seventeam Div. 1. However, they trail fourth-place
Racquet Club by only a single point. With three games remaining in their league schedule, two of which are against teams they have already beaten, the Chiefs have a good shot at finishing fourth, or even catching Nanaimo for third place. Over the holidays, the Chiefs will travel to North Delta for a tournament just prior to New Year’s. They
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For Sale or Trade ocean/mountain view home. 676 Pacific Heights Lane. Main level entry walkout basement 3 bdrm, 2.5 bthm, 2400 sq.ft, 4 yrs old. $449,000. Will trade for home with good parking for 35’ RV. 250-923-5065.
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SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. 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. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
GREENBRIAR 750 Eighth Street
Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490
LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite — 1064 sq. ft. Nicely appointed with two full baths, in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. Courtenay’s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250338-0267.
TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10’ ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light. Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.
LARGE TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious. Unique floor plan — window in dining area. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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SUITES, LOWER NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: semi-furn private suite. New floors & paint. Shared lndry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $850/mo. Available now. 250-756-9746 WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.
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CORNER TWO BEDROOM spacious and recently renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances. Private patio. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Small pet okay. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright layout. Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250338-0267.
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HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, 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.
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RUTHERFORD MANOR 1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay 2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.
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Rural living only moments to town! 3 bdrm upper duplex features 4 appl, garage space, deck, & large shared lot. N/S. N/P. $800/mo. Oct 1.
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Two bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities, including shopping, NIC and rec. Main floor features kitchen w/ good cupboard space, laundry, dining, and patio. Upper floor includes 2 bdm, 1 bath, plus storage. Small pet considered w/ dep. $775/mth. Avail imm.
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Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites located in secured entrance building. Recent renovations & includes mstr bdm w/ walk-in closet, 2 app, lrg patio & on site laundry. Conveniently located near schools & on bus routes. N/S, N/P building. Starting at $650/mth inc FREE heat and hot water. Avail imm.
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Spacious, 1 & 2 bdrm suites in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital and downtown core; incl 2 appls, and on site coin-op laundry; $625-675/month. Avail starting 1 Jan.
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TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings 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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ARRAN HOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, large balcony, hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR top floor 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $695/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $725/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail.Immed.& Jan. 15 $650 & 700/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fam rm, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg.w/ref. Avail. Immed. 1 $1,200/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. $750/mth #250 rent incentive w/1yr lease. NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $800/mth CLOSE TO QUALITY FOODS 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 5 appls, patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $850/mth COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., walk to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $925/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $1,000/mth FIVE OAKS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, laminate flrs, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $725/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 & 2 bdrm units, 4 appls, balcony/patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $650 & $750/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, Close to Superstore, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $625/mth
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Steve Galbraith — aka the Pool Guy — has won his first gold award from the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada. He received the Classic Vinyl Swimming Pool Gold Award at the 2013 Design & Construction Awards ceremony in Niagara Falls. The category was vinyl pools older than 10 years. “I was pretty excited,” said Galbraith, who has won bronze awards on three previous occasions in categories including indoor and specialty pools. Galbraith’s company name is G & G Pool ‘n’ Spa Contracting, based in Fanny Bay, which covers the North Island. He has been in the industry locally since 1990 but started building swimming pools in 1975. “Pools are a luxury item,” said Galbraith, who constructs pools of various shapes and designs. He is in the process of building a therapy pool at the Joint Physiotherapy in Courtenay. His canine therapy pool did not win at this year’s awards, but he will re-enter the project next year. Galbraith also teaches an industry course.
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Bank of Montreal appoints regional leader BMO Bank of Montreal has announced the executive leadership appointment of Stephen Gardner, regional vice-president of personal banking for Central and Northern Vancouver Island. Gardner leads a team of 100 financial professionals who serve customers at 11 branches, including a Courtenay office. Gardner holds an MBA from Queen’s University and has 12 years’ experience with BMO in various roles, including his previous position where he was the commercial bank-
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Forget resolutions
A new year is about to begin and that has us thinking about renewal — a fresh start and, yes, those dreaded new year’s resolutions. Some of the best advice we have heard about those things came from Janet Krenz, a registered dietician and community nutritionist with Island Health. In relation to eating habits over the holidays, Krenz said don’t do it — don’t make any resolutions when it comes to food. All they do, she said, is enable people to justify a binge before January 1 and then feel guilty about it afterwards and through the next year. That advice can be applied throughout the Saanich Peninsula. Take North Saanich municipal council, for instance. They must have resolved at some point not to continue the bickering during meetings. Why? Because they enjoyed a lot of it at their last meeting before the new year. A bit of a pre-ban bickering binge, if you will. We can only hope they got it out of their system. Realistically, though, residents can expect more of the back-and-forth animosity leading up to next November’s municipal election. Over in Central Saanich, they have resolved to spend less, thanks to some debt left over from their new fire hall. Residents should hope this resolution holds and no one feels guilty about their spendthrift ways in 2014 and reverses course. In Sidney, there’s probably no point in resolving to end the Beacon Avenue traffic debate. Why not? Because no matter which direction drivers end up taking along the main drag, someone isn’t going to like it and there will be close calls between cars and pedestrians. It’s inevitable that when people are walking and drivers driving, they will cross paths — often way too closely. The best course of action is to mitigate that conflict as best you can and ensure Sidney’s downtown is welcoming to both groups. For the rest of the community, resolve not to make a resolution this year, but to live a little happier and more positive and, maybe then, good things will come your way. Victoria News
Record Question of the Week This week: Thirty-three per cent so far say they are pleased about a recommendation, with conditions, to allow an Enbridge pipeline. How do you feel about this extremely contentious issue? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote on the mainpage Carle Brenneman of Comox is working hard to earn a spot on the Canadian team going to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
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Postal cuts hurting Canadians Dear editor, Thought it might be time to share my thoughts, with my MP, regarding the proposed cuts to Canada Post and the comments by its political appointed CEO, Deepak Chopra. Then it came to me, why just Mr. Duncan? Let’s share. The cuts are not in the best interest of the people working at Canada Post nor the Canadian taxpayers. The decision to cut thousands of jobs from Canada Post will create another wave of unemployment in this country. The people who work at Canada Post make “a living wage.” This enables them to purchase homes, pay their rent, buy cars, shop locally at locally owned businesses, donate to local charities, etc. Once those salaries are gone, the impact on local business will be felt. Where will these workers go? B.C. already has the highest rate of child poverty in Canada. Do the federal Conservatives plan to add to this number by laying off their parents? In Comox, the mail is delivered to the “community” boxes by the lowest bidder. Please explain how this improves the economic stability of our community. What this smacks of is the Conservative’s continued attack on unionized workers. We know the lowest bidder won’t be offering union wages or benefits. We know when contracts go to the lowest bidder, wages won’t be much more than minimum wage. That is not good enough. The politically appointed CEO of Canada Post had a salary for 2012 of $500,000. Because he did such a great job of increasing the deficit at Canada Post he was rewarded with a $200,000 bonus. Most CEOs are fired when this type of thing happens but not for Mr. Chopra, he gets a bonus. Then to assist him in all the hard work he does, he has 22 vice-presidents. Not being up on their current
salaries, it would not be unreasonable to conclude not one of them makes less than $300,000 with bonuses not unadjacent to $100,000 a year or more. What was truly entertaining was, while announcing the cuts at Canada Post there was no mention of a corresponding cut to the vice-presidents or upper management. Now it might be said, keeping the vice-presidents is important. If they were fired they might have to give up their perks, which might include memberships to a variety of “clubs.” While reading it was interest-
The politically ❝ appointed CEO of Canada
Post had a salary for 2012 of $500,000. Because he did such a great job of increasing the deficit at Canada Post he was rewarded with a $200,000 bonus. E.A. Foster
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ing to note, Mr. Chopra told a Commons committee, “Seniors are telling me I want to be healthy. I want to be active in my life. They want to be living fuller lives.” Many seniors do want these things but walking to mail boxes during the ice storms Toronto is experiencing isn’t considered living fuller lives or getting quality exercise. It is taking one’s life in their hands and risking life and limb. Most of Canada has snow and ice during the winter. Walking outside, especially if one is older, disabled, doesn’t have the necessary winter clothes, etc. isn’t a walk in the park or around the inside of the community centre. People can fall, break hips, legs, arms, put their backs out, bang their heads, etc. The rationale given for the impending layoffs is, Canada Post is running a deficit and needs to save money. It should
be pointed out that at one time Canada Post made money for Canadian taxpayers. In fact, at one time they made $1 billion over a 20-year period. Now for a “service” that isn’t bad. Canada Post has attributed this deficit to retiring workers. It may come as a surprise to some of the high-priced help at Canada Post, but corporations know that when they have employees and a retirement plan, these employees will retire, and all things being equal, want to collect their pensions. This pension plan didn’t just pop up last week. These employees weren’t hired last year. A pension plan of sorts has been at Canada Post for over 60 years at least. This is a pension plan workers contributed to each and every paycheque. They entrusted this money to their employer, Canada Post to invest and ensure there was money to pay their pensions. Now we hear that may not have occurred because Canada Post is saying workers need to go because they can’t afford the pensions. Pray tell, Mr. Duncan, what does the government and Canada Post plan for these workers when they retire? The Minister of Finance has no plans for improving CPP. New, lower-wage workers will not be able to save for their retirement. In fact, by laying off workers to remove the financial obligation of pensions is another method of creating more seniors living below the poverty line. This simply is not consistent with good financial or social planning. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please try to remember one in five children in B.C. lives in poverty and on a national basis Canada isn’t doing that well in the child poverty department either. Laying off workers, who make a living wage, simply will add to this poverty. E.A. Foster, Comox
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john duncan lic reaction to the Royal Bank’s replacing Canadian workers fiasco earlier in the year, the subsequent socalled tightening of the rule changes to the temporary worker program done to help protect Canadian workers and their families was a mere smokeand-mirrors show. It appears more and more that our governments are not working for the betterment of Canada and Canadians as a whole; they are working a lot more for the benefit of large corporations. With door-to-door postal service ending in 2014, a lot of these infomercials/ CPofC propaganda sheets will end up blowing in the wind near the new community mail box sites. Dennis Flynn, Courtenay
God’s ‘great gift’ creates gratitude Dear editor, Christmas is the time of giving. We exchange presents with our friends. We share meals with our family. We donate to charity. We look for ways to help people. We begin to think about how we can give to others in the year ahead. And at Christmas, we remember the best
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Dear editor, In the past week or so, constituents of Vancouver Island North received two infomercials from our MP, John Duncan. The two-sheet delivered to my door Dec. 18 was entitled Standing up for Canadian Families. The script describes fitness initiatives, which are old and reused news such as the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. It should be pointed out that this Conservative Party of Canada did absolutely nothing to stop the replacement in October 2013 of 270 Canadian welders and pipefitters — most of whom were supporting families — at Husky Energy’s Sunrise Project site just north of Fort McMurray by temporary foreign workers who came from Mexico, Ireland, Italy and Portugal. After the pub-
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gift ever given. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” The Child who was born at Christmas came into the world to bring salvation to all who believe. Let us thank God for his great gift! Brendon Johnson, Courtenay
Dear editor, When the former Comox-Strathcona Regional District was restructured into two new entities, the new Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) was mandated to develop a regional growth strategy and a regional water strategy. The Regional Growth Strategy was adopted by the CVRD board March 29, 2011. All four Comox Valley local governments entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in July 2008, which provided interim management of planning and development initiatives until the RGS was adopted. The regional water strategy was brought about when the Province required the CVRD to establish a select committee – the Comox Valley water supply commission –
member municipalito develop an overall patterns to determine ties. regional water strateadequate service and gy that would identify For more informafuture expansion. tion on the regional all viable water sourcThe CVRD provides es to further provide sewer strategy and the financial assistance a recommended water sustainability strategy, for 93 services to its supply service plan go to the CVRD webresidents. The service site. and operating strucincludes, but is not ture for a regional The provincial limited to parks, sports water supply facilities and system. a solid waste There would be no reason In addition, system that the province serves the for any area to lose its identity. required that CVRD and Comox, Cumberland, Courtenay the CVRD the Strathcona Regional develop plans, and rural areas would be able to District. policies and maintain their ‘name’ just as a The CVRD actions relatdistrict. Jim Boyer has too ed to regional water demand many areas government oversees management and of responsibility and public transit through watershed protection personnel to include BC Transit, which — yes — watershed in this missive — but works in partnership protection. what the CVRD is with local government. accountable for and Wedler EngineerThe CVRD partners ing was awarded the what it does leads me with BC Transit and contract as project to wonder why we a contractor to deliver manager. The draft need a local governtransit service in the ment. regional water supply Comox Valley. The CVRD board is strategy was sent to Together, these appointed by the area the provincial governgroups set fare levels, ment for review in governments, which in establish schedules, June 2010, and the turn hire CVRD staff. gather public feedback It appears to me that CVRD is also awaitand look at growth ing comment from the there is an inordinate
amount of duplication and financial irresponsibility by having so many fingers in the regional area pie. Would it not make more sense to elect the CVRD? They seem to have the responsibility for the whole of the Comox Valley, and do away with the local governments. There would be no reason for any area to lose its identity. Comox, Cumberland, Courtenay and rural areas would be able to maintain their “name” just as a district. We would be the Comox Valley (Regional District) and keep all the local names. Jim Boyer Comox Editor’s note: Directors for the three CVRD rural areas (A, B and C) are elected. The rest of the CVRD board is appointed by Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland.
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Happy SMUCKFY to you Dear editor, Re: Political correctness is nothing but a humbug (Record, Dec. 17). Linda from Cumberland may have knotted knickers, but at least tries to be humorous, and to “loudly shout Merry Christmas to all!” For the past couple of weeks the world’s attention has been focused on South Africa, whose national anthem contains five languages — Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English — part of Nelson Mandela’s dream of a totally inclusive rainbow nation. Maybe we can learn from the towering colossus they called Madiba. That’s when different groups celebrate winter solstice, Muharram, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwan-
zaa, Festivus and Yuletide. To follow Mr. Mandela’s principles, we could greet each other with “Happy solstimuharr-ukkah-christma-kwanz-festi-yule.”
Happy SMUCKFY to all at the Comox Valley Record, and to all your readers, especially Linda in Cumberland. Bernie Smith, Parksville
Do shopping locally Dear editor, During the Christmas season, I am reminded of its tradition of giving to others through goodwill towards family and friends. I also have taken note that the Comox Valley is a very generous community in times of need when disaster and crisis occurs. It is a characteristic that we can all be proud of. With this community spirit in mind, I encourage locals to consider sup-
porting local small businesses at this time. Your support will help financially support local jobs, keep the money in the Valley which eventually comes back to residents in local services in the economic cycle. And, it fosters sustainability amongst our local entrepreneurs. Consider helping our local economy when shopping at this wonderful time of year. Hugh MacKinnon, Comox
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