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RECORD Hospital project progressing

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THIS IS WHAT the new Comox Valley hospital will look like from several angles.

Renee Andor Record Staff

Two much-anticipated health-related projects in Courtenay are expected to take big steps closer to reality this year. Island Health will shortly name the chosen consortium, or project company, which will design, build and maintain the new Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals. This announcement is expected this spring with the ground-breaking ceremony following this summer, and completion slated for 2017. The 153-bed Comox Valley hospital will be on Lerwick Road near Ryan Road in Courtenay. It is expected to cost about $334 million and will be jointly funded by the provincial government (60 per cent) and the ComoxStrathcona Regional Hospital District (40 per cent). The economic benefits that three years of construction will bring to the Comox

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Valley are far-reaching, says Tom Sparrow, North Island Hospitals Project chief project officer. “While it’s being built there will be a significant draw on all of the potential services, suppliers and agencies that are providing any type of service in the community,” says Sparrow. “So, whether it’s a restaurant or a hotel, or a car rental agency or airplane services, transportation services, material suppliers, any of the local vendors that are renting equipment — we will be drawing on every single one of these services over the next three to four years.” Sparrow adds whichever consortium is chosen will look local first when choosing where to obtain supplies and services. “They want to use as many local services, tradespeople, labour force as they possibly can,” he says. “It’s just so much more reliable, and obviously cost-efficient,

using the local labour force.” Long-term, the new hospital’s training facilities will attract and retain healthcare professionals, says Sparrow. Lecture rooms, specialized video conferencing and simulation labs with

development project, located adjacent to the Comox Valley hospital site, is moving ahead smoothly. The proposed two-building wellness centre is slated to go in on Mission Road near Lerwick. Although the

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high-quality medical mannequins are some examples of training facilities the new hospital will offer. As well, says Sparrow, the new hospital’s state of the art equipment — about $86 million worth — will draw medical specialists to the Valley. Meanwhile, Tom Moore of Moore Architecture says another health-related

main entrance will be off Mission Road, plans include a bicycle and pedestrian path connecting the wellness centre to the new hospital. Moore plans to open the Mission Professional Centre before the hospital is complete, and says it could open by mid-2015. Pure Pharmacy, which integrates pharmacy with alternative health solutions,

has signed on as the anchor tenant of the wellness centre. “We’re currently negotiating with quite a few people in the medical profession, everything from general practitioners to specialists that work in the Valley,” continues Moore, pointing out the advantages medical professionals would have if their office is located right next to the new hospital. Moore says he’s also in negotiations with labs and imaging providers, physiotherapists, alternate medical service providers like naturopaths and a yoga studio. “We have some commercial tenants, too, so we have offers out and we’re waiting on headquarter approval on a couple of them as well,” says Moore, noting the leasing phase of the project is nearly complete. “We need one or two more leases signed and then we’ll be moving forward and getting this thing forward.”

Moore estimates the project will cost about $20 million to build, and it will take about 130 person-years of work to complete. Once it opens, Moore notes there will likely be about 300 permanent jobs thanks to the wellness centre. Moore adds the new Comox Valley hospital will be an “enormous gamechanger” for the Valley. “It’s just going to be an incredible economic driver for the companies who might, just for lifestyle reasons, want to be in the Valley,” he says. “They say, ‘Well, look at this we’ve got airport, we’ve got connections around the world, we’ve got a great hospital and healthcare network that people working in our business can now avail themselves to.’ “So, I think it really provides an incredible foundation for growth and diversity of job opportunities in the Valley.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Escaping with just the clothes on their back, Valerie Brimacombe is hoping the Comox Valley community can help her family in need of everything from clothes, a vehicle or monetary donations after a fire ravaged their home in Oyster River. Last week, Lyle Johnson, Kelly Bouzanne and their son Dylan, 14, awoke to the screams of six-year-old Bobby in the middle of the night. Soon after, fire gutted their two-storey home at 2259 Fearon Rd. The family, which does not have insurance, lost everything and escaped with only the clothes they were wearing, said Brimacombe, a cousin, who created an online fundraising page on YouCaring. com. “It’s just so devastating. You hear about it every day but you don’t actually think it’ll happen to you,” she noted. “It’s very overwhelming.” The intense heat of the fire, combined with wind, kept the main crew of volunteer firefighters on scene for three and a half hours, with others at the house until noon. The fire was so strong, the front of Johnson’s pickup truck, which he uses to run Clean Sweep Chimneys, was melted. ... see DONATIONS ■ A2

THANKS TO BOBBY (centre) this family escaped early Monday morning from a fire at their Oyster River home. PHOTO BY PAUL RUDAN / BLACK PRESS

A court reprieve has allowed medical marijuana users to continue growing pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to licensed producers. The Marijuana Medical Access Program was to end March 31. The following day, Health Canada’s new regulation banning personal growing was slated to take effect. But Friday, federal court judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction for those with a personal production licence to continue growing medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge. “It’s excellent news,” Comox Valley activist Ernie Yacub said. “There are a lot of people who were afraid, who were facing having to get rid of their medicine on April 1. You’re supposed to cut down all your plants and get rid of all your medicine by mixing it in with kitty litter and disposing of it. Now how’s that for an April Fool’s joke? “Consider sick people having to worry about their medicine,” he added, noting the pain relief benefits of cannabis. “Think about the stress. We all know that stress is a killer. “This is very cruel of the federal government to try to do this to sick people.” Yacub praises the efforts of Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy for challenging the new program. A trial date is expected this year. Government cited problems ... see GROW-OPS ■ A2

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such as fire risks and mould outbreaks under the system of permitted users growing pot at home. Studies suggest grow operations are more likely to burn than regular homes. Yacub counters that people who use kitchens are more likely to burn down their house. He suggests a solution would be to require every licence holder

Donations for family Continued from A1

The family, which is staying with neighbours, hopes to find a new home in the same neighbourhood, but Brimacombe says she hopes to get a shelter, such as a trailer or fifth wheel, from donations for the family to live in while they rebuild their lives. “We want to try and keep some sense of normalcy for them.” The goal is $60,000, but Brimacombe added within the first 24 hours of the donation site going live, she has raised $1,220. “It’s quite an amazing response. We even had one lady bring the family all new shoes,” she noted. As of Monday the site had collected almost $3,000, and Brimacombe added for anyone wishing to make a donation of clothes or shoes, two locations — 2603B Tater Pl. in Courtenay or 2239 Fearon Rd. in Oyster River — are dropoff points. Additionally, Brimacombe says they are organizing a bottle drive to raise funds and will canvass various parts of the Valley for bottle donations. For specific sizes of clothes and shoes for the family, or to make a financial donation, visit www.YouCaring.com and search for Lyle and Kelly. — With a file from the Campbell River Mirror photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

to have a fire and electrical inspection conducted at their premises. “It’s a bogus argument,” Yacub said. “Where’s the evidence that grow operations cause all these fires? There’s all kinds of fearmongering around cannabis.” Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula said the City has received numerous complaints from people living next door to grow-ops, which have been “nothing but an unmitigated disaster” in residential neighbourhoods. “Life becomes very, very unpleasant for them,” Jangula said, noting the unpleasant stench from growops. “I still feel the federal government has done the right

thing in moving to get these things out of the residential areas.” Licensed users can grow about 200 plants for themselves and as many as three other growers, he added. “That’s hardly a little backyard garden event,” Jangula said. Growers licensed under the current system had been ordered by Ottawa to give written notice by April 30 that they’d halted production and destroyed all leftover pot, or face potential police enforcement. The injunction doesn’t stop the launch of new commercial pot producers. – With a file from Black Press reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Young cooks learning who’s growing their food Renee Andor Record Staff

The latest session of LUSH Valley’s Young Cooks program culminated last week with a screening of a short film in which the young cooks themselves were stars. “The film was about the young cooks learning where their food comes from,” explains LUSH Valley Food Action Society executive director Cynthia Fitton, noting last week’s screening was the first time the young cooks saw the film. “A lot of the footage took place in the Comox Valley; they went on field trips to the farmers’ market, they went to a farm, we filmed them when they were in the kitchen … they did some exploration on where their food came from.” Who’s Growing My Food? was presented during a program celebration meal, which happens at the end of each Young Cooks session. This session’s celebration meal was held Wednesday at Locals restaurant, which focuses on

sourcing local ingredients, a couple of (recipe) pamphlets that we’re going to hence the name. Owner/chef Ronald St. be printing and distributPierre says his decision to ing throughout the Valley.” The Recipes for Young host the celebratory meal Cooks brochures was easy, as each have a he’s “very I thought selection of basic impressed” recipes, such as with the pro- it was very good gram. breakfast bowls, to be helping “I thought veggie wraps, it was very young people in soft tacos and good to be that regard and individual pizzas. h e l p i n g I think it’s a very The North young people in that positive program. Va n c o u v e r regard and Island Chefs I think it’s a Association also Ronald St.-Pierre very positive attended the program,” says St. Pierre, celebratory meal because who donated the entire it heard about the things meal. “The idea was to give that were going on in the the chance to the young program and it wanted to people to have some good recognize the young cooks’ local food, nicely prepared.” efforts. Fitton — who says Who’s Growing My Food? everyone involved was was created by filmmaker very thankful for the meal Jordie Robinson, and was — adds the young cooks made possible thanks to also thanked the Canadian funding from the Comox Federation of University Valley Global Awareness Women during the celebra- Network. It can be viewed tion. at www.lushvalley.org/ “They’ve been volunteer- young-cooks.html. ing in the program to help Another Young Cooks produce recipes,” continues session is set to start in Fitton. “They’ve created April.

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filmmaker jordie robinson (back from left) and Young Cooks program facilitator Debi Brummel help celebrate the program’s completion with Young Cooks participants Maddison, Marisha, and (front from left) David, Embeth and Corbin. Photo Submitted “They get to learn how to do basic recipes, they get to learn about nutrition and they get to do basic budgeting, as well — they get to go on a grocery shop — they go on field trips to farms and the markets and bakeries, different places like that,” says Fitton.

At the end of each class, each young cook takes a meal home to their family. The program is open to those aged 10 to 14 who have a passion for cooking and who are from lowincome families or families with mental health/substance issues.

For more information, contact LUSH Valley at 250-331-0152 or admin@ lushvalley.org. LUSH Valley will also offer Young Cooks summer day camps in July and August. Visit www.lushvalley.org for details.

mitted to raising funds by ity,” Holden said. “We just way of bottle drives, auc- rent it, and provide a sertions and garage sales “to vice to the region to operate put more it. The curlers into the pot,” pay rent, plus We just rent we pay 100 per Holden said. He notes it, and provide cent of the operating costs, and a public mis- a service to the conception quite a bit of that assumes region. The curlers capital repairs.” curlers own pay rent plus we Other costs the building pay 100 per cent include building at Headquar- of the operating insurance and ters Road. employee wages. The club is, costs. In the offin fact, under season, the club Jack Holden a lease agreerents the facilment with ity to MusicFest, the Comox Valley Regional the Newcomers Club and District. other user groups. It also “It’s the taxpayers’ facil- provides ice for Special

Olympics. “It’s used by a wide variety of people in the community,” Holden said. Last month, the CVCC hosted the B.C. senior curling championships, which garnered a number of compliments from participants and from Curl B.C. officials. In addition to adult league play and a growing junior program, the club is in its second year of hosting a popular Friday night novice league. An inaugural event dubbed JamCan will introduce youngsters to the sport April 5 and 6. An open house is being

held April 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. Attendees will be able to throw a few rocks if they so choose. The AAP enables the public to oppose the project and associated borrowing. The process concludes June 13. With elector approval, the project can be completed before the 2015/16 curling season. The tax levy impact would be $4.14 per household for a property assessed at $300,000. For more information, visit www.comoxvalleyrd. ca.

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Curling funding proposal advancing to next level Alternate approval process will ask to borrow $1.9 million Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The regional district board has given the green light to an alternate approval process (AAP) to determine if it is to borrow $1.9 million to renovate the aging curling facility at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Pending consent of the

electorate, the Comox Valley Curling Club will contribute $100,000 to the project. An engineering study recommends replacing the slab and ice plant, upgrading electrical wiring, and insulating the walls. Seismic upgrades are also needed. “The main goal is to keep curling going in the Valley, and continue providing a service,” club president Jack Holden said. “We’ve put a lot of money into it (over the years).” The rink was built in the late-1950s with additions constructed around 1972 and 1988. The club is com-

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Jordan Huber would like to see a sidewalk constructed on a busy stretch of Arden Road so that her children could walk to school. But, considering the ebb and flow of logging trucks and vehicles, the mother of four boys will not allow them to hoof it until the City of Courtenay makes the road a little more pedestrian-friendly. Two of her boys attend Arden Elementary. A third starts kindergarten in the fall. The boys are not eligible to ride the school bus because the family is just shy in qualifying distance. “I’d love to let my kids walk to school,” Huber said, noting the health benefits of walking. However, she feels walking is not a safe option because there is no sidewalk on either side of Arden

between Cumberland and Lake Trail roads. The road also lacks a white line on either shoulder. “With a new development coming in, there’s still no sidewalk for them to walk on,” she said. About two years ago when she raised her concerns with the City, Huber was told a study would consider speed and traffic on Arden between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on a school day. She is not sure if the study has been conducted. She was also told one side of the road is City property while the other belongs to the regional district. At the past Courtenay council meeting, Coun. Bill Anglin said he is 99 per cent sure Arden falls within the City’s jurisdiction. Council instructed staff to report back with details about the matter at the end of April.

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CVRD approves budget The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board of directors has adopted the 2014 budget. The approved document includes a total consolidated budget of $67.1 million (a net operating budget for the year of $54.2 million). The consolidated budget includes three funds: general, water and sewer. The 2014 budget reflects major projects underway in various services in all of the funds. Project details follow, with the amounts that are budgeted. General fund: • Phase one of the closure activities at the Campbell River waste management centre — $3.9 million; • New landfill expansion activities at the Comox Valley waste management centre — $750,000; • Denman Island cross-island trail — $180,000; • South sewer project: electoral area Community Works Funds for treatment plant and collection system to address failing septic systems in the core areas of Union Bay and Royston, and wastewater treatment issues in Cumberland. • Business case development, environmental assessment and project planning for the south sewer project — $2.1 million; Water Fund: • Regional water supply infrastructure projects and deep-water intake work — $1.1 million; • Black Creek/Oyster Bay UV project and Kelland Road reservoir — $1.1 million;

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Just how much is a forest worth? Forested land around Cumberland benefits more than wildlife in the area. The Comox Valley has a rich legacy of conservation. It is integral to the Valley’s character and the direct result of the amazing work of groups like the Comox Valley Land Trust, MacDonald Wood Society and others. This rich tradition is alive and well in the hills above the Comox Valley where the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) has is working to acquire an additional 50 hectares of forest scheduled to be logged in 2016. The CCFS began to purchase privately owned forest back in 2000, raising over $1.2 million and purchasing over 71 hectares so far. The CCFS kicked off their campaign last summer and things have not slowed down. In fact, they’re gaining momentum with sold out fundraising events and major Valley-wide initiatives coming up over the next six months. “We have doubled our monthly donor revenue in the past six months from $3500/ month to over $7000 as of March 16,” says CCFS co-ordinator Meaghan Cursons. “This is unparalleled fundraising activity and it was been the work of an incredible community of volunteers. These folks don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon!” It might be tempting to relegate the work of the CCFS as a project “for Cumberland and by Cumberland.’ But the work of this small but mighty society has implications for the entire Comox Valley. The Cumberland forest is part of a network of natural spaces identified in the Comox Valley Conservation

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Forested land around Cumberland benefits more than wildlife in the area. the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) has is working to acquire an additional 50 hectares of forest scheduled to be logged in 2016. Strategy as integral to the health of our community. It has immense ecological, social and cultural value for the Valley as a whole. Not only is the forest an integral part of our shared watershed flowing into Comox Lake and the Trent River, it is also home to bluerisk species, unique flora and fauna and is part of an important wildlife corridor between Comox Lake and Baynes Sound. It is home to lush, mature, second-growth closed canopy forest that is part of a global network of forests critical to our efforts to bring our global environment into balance. The Cumberland Forest is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year who come to the area for recreation and relaxation. Beautiful hiking

paths and renowned mountain biking trails zigzag through a thriving ecosystem. National and international calibre sporting events take place in this forest and bring important economic activity to Cumberland and beyond. This forest provides a beautiful green backdrop to a community that actually defines itself by its proximity to nature, enjoyed by an eclectic mix of school groups, runners and cyclists, naturalists, photographers, videographers, families, heritage buffs, geocachers and others. A recent video about the project, produced by Fox&Bee, beautifully illustrates the diversity of the forest users. “These trees are worth a lot more to our community standing than cut. It’s not

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about opposition to logging, it’s about positive action to protect a shared community resource,” says CCFS Chair Andrew Nicoll. All of the forests surrounding Cumberland are privately owned as part of the legacy of the E&N Land Transfer in the late 1800s that saw over two million acres of land along the eastern side of Vancouver Island transfer into private hands in exchange for building a railway. “We’re creating a new ‘community commons,’ ” says Cursons. “We’re rewriting the map of our community and helping to create a network of protected spaces that will have an impact on the Valley in years to

come.” The CCFS has a significant two-year community fundraising campaign underway and the response has been incredible from the Village, the Comox Valley and as far away as Germany and Australia. But the CCFS is very clear that the momentum must continue. To find out more about the Cumberland Community Forest Society, coming events, fundraising updates and more, check out their website at cumberlandforest.com. — Cumberland Community Forest Society

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Triple Heat more than triple threat at competitions After a month of competitions, the North Island Festival of Performing Arts ended its 2014 season with two gala showcases at the Sid Williams Theatre. Among those performing, 10 students from Courtenay’s Triple Heat Dance Academy will represent NIFPA at Performing Arts BC in June. Established in 1964 this provincial competition acts as the umbrella organization for 34 regional performing arts festivals throughout the province. Over 32,000 young musicians, dancers and dramatic artists participate each year in one or more of these regional festivals.

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experience and at the provincial level there is opportunity for scholarships, tuition assistance, and awards. “They so deserve our congratulations,” says Ryan-Telford. “We want the whole community to know how much we admire their hard work and how proud we are of their accomplishments.” THD students continuing to the provincial competition are: Shana Wolfe - Senior Ballet Representative, Grace Harvey - Intermediate Ballet Representative, Cassidy Chalk - Junior Ballet Representative, Livia Eni - Junior Ballet Alternate, James-Amzin Nahirnick - Senior Modern Representative, Amy

Stewart - Intermediate Modern Representative, Meghan Caine - Senior Stage Representative, Liam Galway - Senior Stage Observer, Kailyn Nottebrock Junior Stage Representative, Kennedy Ledingham - Senior Stage Representative through DanceWorks Victoria Festival. “We wish our dancers all the best and hope, that more than anything, that this opportunity allows them to learn and flourish as dancers and amazing human beings.” For more information: e-mail info@tripleheatdance.com or visit www.bcprovincials.com. — Triple Heat Dance - Academy of Performing Arts

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Ponder some books with author Mallard The Zen master stood and pointed at the moon. The students, staring at his finger, failed to notice the moon. Join Colin Mallard for Stories That Mean Something, readings and conversation based on three of his books. The date is April 2 at 2 p.m. in the Courtenay Library on Sixth Street. This is the first of a series of similar events taking place in Vancouver between the 9th and 13th of April where Mallard joins a panel of authors for discussions entitled Changing the World One Book at a time. M a l l a r d ’ s two non-fiction books Something To Ponder, reflections from Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching, and Understanding, the simplicity of life, provide a glimpse of life from the perspective of wisdom found in Taoism, Zen, Advaita Vedanta and Sufism. The language is simple, easily understood and takes the reader

into a deep personal exploration of life. His books are best read with an open and inquiring mind. Understanding, filled with stories and metaphors, begins with the story of a famous professor. After 20 years of teaching, he went to Japan to learn from one of the great living Zen masters. Upon his arrival, the professor arranged to meet the master. In the temple tea house the next day, the master poured tea while the professor recounted his many accomplishments; the books he’d written and the number of students he’d taught. The master kept pouring until the cup overflowed on the table. The professor shouted: “Stop, stop; it’s too full.” The master responded: “Like this cup, you are too full; until your cup is empty, how can you receive what I have to offer?” Mallard’s book Still-

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Becker returns Back to the City with EP It’s hard to believe Annie Becker is from the West Coast and not from the basement of a late-’30s jazz club. Becker has been cloaking her audiences in a Gyp-sea of sultry soundscapes across Canada, New York, and Thailand for the past five years. In 2011 Annie Released her first album, All About the Beez Neez, and in 2013 was awarded Vancouver Island Vocalist of the Year.

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and Bocephus King’s upright bassist Wynston Minckler. “I’m eager to get out from behind my guitar and just sing for some of the tunes,” says Becker. “We’re excited to reproduce a similar sound to the record. Live.”

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alternative is an escalation in global violence. Do we really value justice and equality for all or just for ourselves? What is more important to us, our beliefs

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LOCAL PAINTER MARTHA Jablonski-Jones has an exhibit called Riverway on display at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. Riverway will be shown until May 2.

Fluent fingers for fiction Entry deadline March 31 for Merville Flash Fiction Contest Do you remember the Peanuts cartoon and the dog Snoopy on his doghouse with a typewriter? He was writing a novel starting with the classic, “It was a dark and stormy night.” Here is your chance to achieve the same lofty literary level. Sharpen your pencils, boot up your device and enter the Merville Flash Fiction Contest.

The first line of this story is “At the end of another dull day, I (he/she) found a wallet on the floor of the ferry.” You have to write your story from that — it can be fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir; just has to start with that first line. A 250-word limit is approximately one

page double spaced. All entries will be judged by a panel of local writers, and a short list of 10 made. Those 10 will read at The Big Yellow Merville Hall at a free evening performance on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The audience will have ballots and vote for their favourite story.

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Public hearing to be held: Wed., April 2, 2014 Location: CVRD boardroom 550B Comox Road, Courtenay Starting at: 7:00 p.m. Bylaw No. 303 This bylaw, if adopted, would rezone a property legally described as Lot B, District Lot 249, Comox District, Plan VIP80736 (1405 Sirius Road) from industrial heavy (IH) to rural eight (RU-8) as shown on the map below. A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information may be viewed at the regional district office, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from Wednesday, March 19, 2014 until Wednesday, April 2, 2014 or at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca. Anyone who believes the proposed bylaw will affect their interests will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.

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The Rialto is having a special onetime showing of Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Wo r l d - r e n o w n e d singer, songwriter and performer, the legendary Elton John performs his critically acclaimed concert from The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The Million Dollar Piano is being performed to standing ovations during Elton’s residency at Caesar’s Palace and includes all of Elton’s greatest hits from throughout his career. These include Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, I’m Still Standing, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. At the centrepiece of the performance is the show’s namesake piano, featuring more than 68 LED video screens created by Yamaha. The state-of-theart piano is the perfect accompaniment to Elton’s greatest hits, displaying imagery to complement the entertainer’s fan favourites. Elton said, “I’ve had the best time (in

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Enquiries should be directed to: Brian Chow, Planner, Property services branch Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250-334-6000 • Toll-free: 800-331-6007 Fax: 250-334-8156 Email: publichearing@comoxvalleyrd.ca The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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Youngsters will be jamming the Comox Valley Curling Centre on April 5-6 -- SEE PAGE B12

Curlers had fun with medieval theme at this year’s men’s bonspiel

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Pro coaches holding clinics in Cumberland Each year, close to 200 mountain bike racers travel from across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Washington to compete in the Island Cup mountain bike race series, and the first stop for downhill racing on this year’s tour is Cumberland on April 13. To help the sport grow, promote athlete development, and encourage locals to fine-tune their mountain biking skills, local company Drift Mountain Biking is bringing professional mountain bike instruction and programs to the Valley. To gear up for the Island Cup in Cumberland, for the first time ever, riders and racers will have the opportunity for high-performance coaching from professional downhill mountain bike racers and coaches to prepare for race day. World-class downhill racers and coaches, Dunbar Cycles team rider Dean Tennant and Amber Zirnhelt, will instruct downhill mountain bikers and racing enthusiasts to fine-tune their skills. Drift Mountain Biking will be hosting two one-day clinics on March 29 and 30 in Cumberland for downhill riders of all skill levels. “We are really pleased to bring professional downhill mountain bike instruction to the Comox Valley for the first time,” says Amanda Ridgway, founder of Drift Mountain Biking. “Dean and Amber have raced and coached internationally, and bring fantas-

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Canberra, Champery and good. His eyes widened and Mont Sainte Anne World he said, ‘It - was - awesome.’ Skill progress is very visChampionships. He has competed in 11 ible, and he’s looking forWorld Cup races, and is ward to more races. The both a talented rider and more he can do, the more he coach. Tennant currently loves riding and the more fun he has. Professional resides in Victoria, B.C. “I’m excited to have the instruction is just going to opportunity to work with make it even better,” LineAmber and Drift on a coach- han said. You will be sure to ing camp for the Cumberland Island Cup,” Tennant learn something new and said. “My first race ever advance your skills from this DH Race was an Tune-up clinic. Island Cup Saturday’s clinand they’re Riders must ic is for novice still highlights of bring their own bikes and intermemy race and full-face helmets, diate riders, while Sunday’s season. If and additional proyou’re a tective gear is encour- clinic will focus on experienced first-time intermediate racer or aged. and advanced an expert, this camp will be a fun way riders. Women are strongly to get some insightful prac- encouraged to participate. Each clinic runs from 9 tice,” he added. Zirnhelt is Drift’s race a.m. to 5 p.m. and is limited instructor and has coached to 10 riders. Registration is and raced throughout filling up, so sign-up online North America and Scot- now to ensure your place at www.driftbiking.com. land. Instruction will focus on A past BC Cup downhill champion, winner of the DCDH Island Cup Race the 2013 DCDH Island Course and will include Cup, and coach for Whis- group instruction, individutler Mountain Bike Park, al detection and correction, Zirnhelt brings a breadth of lunch and shuttle rides. experience in coaching rid- Riders must bring their ers to develop racing tech- own bikes and full-face helmets, and additional proniques. She has represented tective gear is encouraged. The fee is $149 plus Canada at several World tax with $10/participant Cup races. Michael Linehan’s son, donated to the Cumberland Misha, 14, was the first Community Forest Society to sign up for the course. to support their pursuit of “After my son’s first coach- securing more forest for ing session with Dean Ten- everyone’s enjoyment. – Drift Mountain Biking nant, I asked him if it was

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she added. Guest coach Tennant was the 2014 BC Cup downhill champion and Island Cup

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Curling centre will be jammed with youngsters JamCan Curling? Just the thought brings up all kinds of images, but where did it start? In 1945, the principal of Lakeview School in Saskatchewan, Harold Covell, came up with the idea to have a fun outdoor game by throwing jam cans down a snow-cleared ice surface. In those days, jam was bought at the store in cans, about the size of a twolitre can of paint (I know paint does not come in two-litre sizes, but for the moment, imagine). The bottoms of the cans were pounded outward, rounding

the bottom so the can would slide on the ice. The cans were then filled with concrete to add weight; metal handles were fashioned and stuck in the concrete. When the concrete dried, you had small rocks that kids of all ages could throw. This was called JamCan Curling. While it is unknown who can be credited with the idea of jam can stones, these are the grandparents of the rocks we use today. Under the direction of Mickey Colburn, JamCan Curling is coming to the Comox Valley Curling Centre

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Chris demonstrates the JamCan delivery. with a two-day (April 5-6) fun event for children from ages six to

12. Volunteers have been busy for the past six months collecting

two-litre containers, filling them with concrete and attaching rebar handles. Everything is set for the inaugural JamCan Curling ʻSpiel. Mickey is encouraging all the moms and dads of the Valley to check this out as a great way for their young children to enjoy a weekend on the ice. The children will be closely supervised by the clubʼs volunteers and it is a great way to learn about the game in a fun, non-competitive way. All the kids need is clean shoes, a helmet and warm clothes.

Curling volunteers enjoy ’spiel The 52nd edition of the International Curling Tankard – a longrunning battle between Canada and the U.S. – was held March 7-9 at Cowichan Rocks Curling Club. A partnership of Curl BC and the Washington State Curling Association selects 48 worthy volunteers from B.C. (24) and the U.S. (24). The Tankard is a friendly competition that brings together curlers who have been nominated by their curling club to attend this special event. Jack Holden, Steve Whynott, Sharon Walker and John Davis represented the Comox Valley Curling Club, joining curlers from Juan de Fuca, Marpole, Richmond, Langley, Esquimalt, Golden Ears, Glen Meadow and host club Cowichan Rocks on the Canadian teams. The U.S teams included curlers from

LOCALS COMPETING AT the International Curling Tankard were Steve Whynott, Sharon Walker, John Davies and Jack Holden. Seattle, San Francisco, Hollywood, San Diego and Beaverton, Oregon’s Evergreen club. The curlers were divvied up into six Canadian teams and six American teams, then each rink played three games against foursomes from the other country. Members from the same club were placed

on different teams, making an interesting mix where the team huddle decided who would play what position. Then it was game on!  Opening ceremonies was set out in a traditional manner with a piper, RCMP colour guard, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210 marching the teams

rock (it looked bigger than him) and it covered the button with the help of discrete toe kicks from sweeper Jack Holden. It is the custom of the Tankard where teams play four ends, stack their brooms on the button, take time out for a libation or so and then return to play the final four ends. In the end, the efforts of the U.S. teams could not overtake the B.C. teams and the ‘bragging rights’ were that of the Canadians. Next year the tankard will return to Washington State and again, the Comox Valley Curling Club will * be recognizing volunteers to attend this great event. – Comox Valley Curling Centre

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Pigeon Lake Road Removal of Highway Dedication and Disposal

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Monday, March 31, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Council Chambers at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue The Village of Cumberland has agreed to consider the closure, removal of highway dedication, and disposal of Pidgeon Lake Road to the Comox Valley Regional District. Pidgeon Lake Road is a 575m length of highway that runs from Bevan Road to the Comox Strathcona Waste Management Centre. This open house is the first step of a process that includes Cumberland Council’s consideration of a road closure and highway dedication removal bylaw. Drop in to the open house to find out more or search “Pidgeon” at Cumberland. ca for more information. Village of Cumberland 250-336-2291 cumberland.ca

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Medieval theme at ’spiel The 2014 Royal LePage Men’s Open Bonspiel was a smashing success as dozens of teams descended on the Comox Valley Curling Centre from March 14 to 16. The Medieval theme brought out some fine costumes and a whole (Came)lot of shenanigans. The A event final, sponsored by Assante Wealth Management, was a tight and nervous affair. When the dust settled, the Cote rink from Campbell River stood victorious. Norm Cote and his team (Ross Thomson, Jade Jensen), perhaps buoyed by the latenight antics of lead Dave Bastock, defeated the local Jack Holden rink in an extra-end final that had the gallery buzzing. On both Friday and Saturday evening, guests were overwhelmed with appys and seafood. Thrifty Foods graciously provided a cornucopia of treats ranging from wings and bruschetta to marinated salmon and prawns, all served up by head icemaker/ resident bon vivant

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Cody Hall. The B event (AKA sandbaggers’ flight) was sponsored again by ABC Printing; the final had plenty of rocks in play and plenty of action. In the end, Ron Schmidt and his rink (Randy Baert, Harvey Jenkins, Buck Briggs) soundly thrashed Campbell River’s John Lapointe and his band of Merry Men. (Mr. Lapointe is requested to please return the fork he “borrowed” from the olive dish. No utensils!) With many out-oftown teams (and some local ones) availing themselves of the adjacent RV parking, the castle was under siege throughout the weekend. Campbell River’s Kevin May was at the centre of it all and was singled out with the prestigious “Spirit of the Spiel” award, but there were many fine gallants who fed the great atmosphere both upstairs and on the ice (you looked awfully cold out there in that kilt, Mr. Bill). Saturday afternoon saw a hilarious break from the action with

the always entertaining Skills Contest. Brett Friesen out-duelled the other paladins in assorted “curling” events and rode away with first prize. One of these years, someone will find a way to get all 16 rocks into the house in two minutes..... The “utensil-free” banquet on Saturday evening had our lords and ladies tucking into turkey legs and racks of ribs, as Comox Valley Catering provided a sumptuous feast. With its salad-free menu, kingly portions, and gravy everywhere, that meal will long be remembered as an epic spread. In the Colonial Countertops C event, the Peter Olsen rink (Jim Hogarth, Dwight Fulmore, Chris Holmes) ran roughshod over the field during the weekend. The team won five of its six games, including a final game vanquishing of the Jeff Pilon rink. As always, many teams dressed for the occasion. We saw monks, squires, merchants, a bishop, a musketeer (?!), and

lovely ladies to spare. Taking the top prize was the rink of Les Norman and his fellow Knights Templar who were not shy about displaying their Crusader outfits both on and off the ice. (Where can one even get chain mail these days?) The D event was sponsored by Tony Pisto at Scotia McLeod, who has been a longtime and very active curling supporter. In the final, team CarrHilton (Cliff, Jay Dzuba, Cody Hall, Tyler Somerville) vanquished a Brian Baltis squad that just ran out of miracles after having a fine weekend. Team Carr-Hilton had been reeling, but recovered nicely from its tight loss to Cote in the opening-game “Battle of the Gingers.” All in all, this year’s spiel was another triumph. Kudos go out to all of our supporters and volunteers who made it possible. Excelsior! – Comox Valley Curling Centre

The Comox Legion’s 2014 Men’s Open Darts Tournament on March 15 featured the largest turnout since the inception of the tournament. Forty-eight players (24 doubles) from Nanaimo, Duncan, Port Alberni, Campbell River and Quadra Island and of course the locals entered into the doubles. The event, which was split into four sheets of six for a modified round-robin event of three games total points. The top four pair from each sheet advanced into the knockout round playing the best-of-three. Winners of the doubles were Barry Davies and Ken Gourley of Nanaimo who beat out locals Joe McNeil and Bill Durant in a bestof-five final. Third and fourth spots (undecided) went to Jason Bartlett and Tali Williamson (Nanaimo) and locals Ernie Linden and Hap Hanson. Actual third and fourth spot were not decided as they decided to split the prize money. In the singles event, 31 players participated, again split into four sheets, but playing only two games in the modified round robin, the top four from each sheet advanced to the best-of-three knockout round. The final was

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160, with no high out noted. These players received sport bags from Labatt Breweries. A look at the growth of this event: 2010 eight doubles-16 singles, 2011 12 doubles-21 singles, 2012 14 doubles-24 singles, and 2013 19 doubles-28 singles. “Congratulations and thanks to all that participated in this year’s event,” said Comox Legion Branch 160 sports chair David Willington. – Comox Legion

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It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of my Mom. She was predeceased by her parents Bill & Peggy Campbell, her son Bill Fedoruk and granddaughter Darcy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell. Mom leaves to mourn; her daughter Judy Smith (Art Thompson); daughter in law Joanne Fedoruk (Don); grandchildren Scott (Nancy), Sandy (Angela) Kolbeins; Glenn, Dean (Tasha) Fedoruk; Mark, Robin (Sheila), Glenn (Maggie) and their father Art Smith; great grandchildren Alexandra, Cheyanne, Dom, Jessica, Hayden, Ava, Sophia, Ryan and Josh. Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laughter was contagious; it filled the room with fun. Her coffee pot was always on and she called her kitchen â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dew Drop Innâ&#x20AC;?. If you happened to come over for dinner, out came the linen, crystal, fine china and sterling silver. Only the best for her guests! She loved jewelry and clothes and always wore earrings to match. Mom loved her plants and gardening. She loved pets, especially dogs and boy oh boy could she dance! Bring out the cards and she was ready for a game. Cinch and Bridge were her passion and she was always lucky at Bingo and the Slots. Her love for her family was unconditional and she was always available for a hug. Nana was so proud of you all! Dr. Tom Gornall, thank you for your loving care of my Mom. No matter how sick she was you could always bring the twinkle to her eyes. Special thanks to Bernice for your kindness and your special visits. Thank you to Jackie for keeping the Rummoli going and your visits to the hospital with Edna and Tanya. To the staff of CV Seniors Village and the Transitional floor of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, thank you for your love, kindness and tender care. Thank you to all her friends that drove her to cards throughout the years- Bye-Zee-Bye. No service by request There will be a family gathering to spread her ashes at a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Parksville/Qualicum Beach News The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is looking for a graphic designer, on a permanent part time basis, to create newspaper and web advertising and page layout. A solid understanding of branding principles and the ability to apply your creativity to generate original ideas is a must. Required skills and experience: â&#x20AC;˘ A degree or diploma in graphic design (or equivalent work experience) â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 2 years work experience preferred â&#x20AC;˘ In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform â&#x20AC;˘ Solid design and conceptual skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills, able to multi-task, and the ability to interact with clients. If you pride yourself as a ďŹ rst-rate graphic designer then this is an opportunity for you to become part of our awardwinning team. This position is available on a permanent part time basis, plus additional holiday relief and extra hours as needed. Please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Peggy Sidbeck, Creative Services Manager The Parksville Qualicum Beach News production@pqbnews.com Closing date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014

SCALE SPECIALIST Northern Vancouver Island (One Year Contract Position)

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. The Scale Specialist will provide production and administrative support and vacation relief coverage for our North Island Timberlands Operations. The position will be initially located in Port Alice, B.C., but it is expected that the successful candidate will also support our Port Alice, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Englewood timberlands operations. A detailed job posting and application requirements can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/2014/03/scale-specialist-contract-position/

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Black Press C O M M U N I T Y

HELP WANTED

SALT WATER SITE MANAGER Vancouver Island, BC We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Site Manager on our salt water fish farms. The Site Manager provides leadership to their team whereby managing all activities, personnel and infrastructure on site to achieve optimal production levels while minimizing risk to company assets. Under the direction of management, this position will make adjustments to the production schedule as needed to maximize productivity; and will implement, monitor, and report on programs that improve the health and safety of the work team and of the salmon with the goal of meeting and exceeding the regulatory compliance. The ideal applicant will have: â&#x20AC;˘ At least two complete cycles of experience working on a farm sea site, including smolt entries, bloom season, and harvesting; â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster an efficient work team; â&#x20AC;˘ Critical and creative problem solving skills; â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to adjust and adapt quickly and efficiently to changes; â&#x20AC;˘ Superb communication skills; and â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer skills, particularly the use of Microsoft Office and Excel. Preference will be given to candidates with a diploma or degree in aquaculture or a related field of study. This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off. Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada. If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our dynamic team, please forward a resume in person, by fax, or by e-mail to: Cermaq Canada Box 142, 61 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Street Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Fax: 250-286-0042 E-mail: careers.canada@cermaq.com Please state Salt Water Site Manager in the subject line. DEADLINE TO APPLY: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014

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SALT WATER ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER Vancouver Island, BC We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as an Assistant Site Manager on our salt water fish farms. The Assistant Site Manager provides leadership to their team whereby managing all activities, personnel and infrastructure on site to achieve optimal production levels while minimizing risk to company assets. Under the direction of management, this position will make adjustments to the production schedule as needed to maximize productivity; and will implement, monitor, and report on programs that improve the health and safety of the work team and of the salmon with the goal of meeting and exceeding the regulatory compliance. The ideal applicant will have: â&#x20AC;˘ At least one complete cycle of experience working on a farm sea site, including smolt entries, bloom season, and harvesting; â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster an efficient work team; â&#x20AC;˘ Critical and creative problem solving skills; â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to adjust and adapt quickly and efficiently to changes; â&#x20AC;˘ Superb communication skills; and â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer skills, particularly the use of Microsoft Office and Excel. Preference will be given to candidates with a diploma or degree in aquaculture or a related field of study. This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off. Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada. If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our dynamic team, please forward a resume in person, by fax, or by e-mail to: Cermaq Canada Box 142, 61 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Street Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Fax: 250-286-0042 E-mail: careers.canada@cermaq.com Please state Saltwater - Assistant Site Manager in the subject line. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Comox Valley BladeRunners: Agriculture and Landscaping Information Sessions Monday March 31, 2014 10 am or 2 pm [must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no need to pre-register] 300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre] *This program runs April 22 to May 30, 2014 BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the trades and construction industries. Eligibility Requirements -- Out of school youth ages 16-30 -- Youth facing barriers to employment -- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance Participants will: â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement â&#x20AC;˘ Be eligible for a work clothing allowance â&#x20AC;˘ Obtain First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, Foodsafe, Skid Steer Operator, and more â&#x20AC;˘ Receive individual support and guidance â&#x20AC;˘ Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure Employers will: â&#x20AC;˘ Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners] â&#x20AC;˘ Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call or email William Kosloski kosloski@nysa.bc.ca 250-334-8138 ext 231

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOUSES

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

LEGAL SERVICES

TELEPHONE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LIFEGUARD The CVRD is seeking up to two part-time lifeguard instructors to join our recreation team. The current rate of pay for this position is $19.43 per hour. Full position details and required qualifications are available on our website at: www.comoxvalley rd.ca/jobs. Applications accepted until 3pm, April 2, 2014.

BUSY MEDICAL CLINIC

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

STEEL BUILDING Sale... Big year-end clear out continued! 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

STYLIST & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS with a $1000 Hiring Bonus for First Choice Hair Cutters. Guaranteed $12.50/hour, paid overtime, benefits, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866472-4339 for an interview or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Looking for

MOA or LPN or RN

to work 1 day/ week, as well as sick & holiday relief. Must be flexible and have medical office experience. Please reply to email: jackresumes@gmail.com

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD full dry cords. Fir or mixed Fir/Hem. 250-702-3959 or 250-898-8896.

FURNITURE

PERSONAL SERVICES PSYCHICS FREE 15 Minute psychic reading for 1st time callers specializing in reuniting lovers answers to all lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s questions call free now 1-888-271-9281.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

Sony DSLR A200 CAMERA Great pkg. for

$400 o.b.o

*18-70 f/3.5-5.6 Lens *55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens *Lexar Professional 4GB Compactflash *Roots DV30 Camera Bag *2 UV Lens filters Please call 250-339-3396

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

INCOME OPPORTUNITY DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 60% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. Toll Free 1-877-5563500 BBB Rated A+ www.mydebtsolution.com

UP TO $400 cash daily FT & PT outdoors, spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hard working staff. propertystarsjobs.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NEED A GUY? Handyman Service. Journeyman Carpenter & Jack of all trades. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, decks, tiling, bath/kitchens, doors, windows, fix-ups & maintenance. 30yrs exp. Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount. Jamie 250-650-6304

GARDENING OLD COW manure for sale. Limited supply. Call 250-6503633.

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

KING BED 100% natural latex foam 3 1/2 yrs old. Smoke free home, no stains, very clean. Also have the bed frame $550.00, call 250-898-0403

ROXTON MAPLE dinning room set; round table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs with glass door hutch on buffet. Excellent condition. Asking $900. Call (250)722-3204. WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000. Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm

MEDICAL SUPPLIES ELECTRIC HANDICAP lift chair with massage feature, light beige, like new hardly used. Asking $1300. Call (250)339-3766.

LARGE BASEBALL hat collection for sale - best offer. Briggs & Stratton Log splitter, 38 ton capacity $1500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-1242

HANDYPERSONS

GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATOR

250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

HANDYMAN- SENIOR, Retired. No job too small. Call Dennis (250)899-2942.

Englewood Forest Operation

MISC SERVICES

CERTIFIED HAND FALLER Detailed job postings can be viewed at

www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneĂ°ts package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiĂ°cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conĂ°dence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

AUCTIONS

FIRST OFFER over $300,000 buys this 4bd, 2bth oceanview duplex in Painter-Barclay area of Campbell River. Renting for $1800/mnth. 250-850-0998

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER 6 years young. 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Double + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. $365,000. Call 250-757-8757.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COURTENAY: 2 bdrm apt, 5 appls, secure, private central location, NP/NS. $760/mo. Avail. Apr. 1. (250)334-8876

BRIGHT COZY 2bed 2bath home on sunny 2+acres $284,000. England Rd. Courtenay. See more craigslist or contact shrugun@yahoo.com for details. Country living w/city convenience

1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca Ltd.

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth 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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. $725/mth BRAND NEW 1 & 2 bdrm suites above commercial, 1 bath, F/S/W/D/micro, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $675 & $825/mth PARKSIDE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, undergrd pkg, balcony overlooking the river, hardwood floors, N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. $1,200/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, Cat ok. Avail. Immed. & Apr. 1 $725/mth. $250 move-in incentive. Call Res. Mgr. 250334-8602. BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground level 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $700/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new flooring & paint. Avail. Apr. 1 $650/mth CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 $775/mth SUNRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, 2 patios, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. May 1 $1,100/mth

HOMES FOR RENT

UNION BAY 3-bdrm ocean view. 4 appliances, wood heat, bsmnt, yard. $900. sm pet OK. Deposit. Apr 1. (250)335-3123

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AUCTIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER

OFFICE/RETAIL

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE 492 Fitzgerald Ave. For more info - contact Michael at 250-792-1158

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GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

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DUPLEX/4-PLEX

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HITACHI 2-TON electric hoist $1500.obo. Inglis programmable stove $350.obo. Frigidaire 16.5 cu.ft. fridge w/freezer $200.obo Kenwood over/under w/d $250.obo. All white. Wood stove + two pipes $450. 250-890-1071

Mid Island Forest Operation

VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $195,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.

20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

COMOX- Renovated 2 bdrm mobile, w/shed, W/D. NS/NP. $800. 55+. 250-339-1772.

FORESTRY CLERK

LOG TRUCK DRIVER

OTHER AREAS

GLASS FUSING Kiln, Evenheat model, 120 volt, manual control, 14.5â&#x20AC;? x 6.5â&#x20AC;?. $450, please call for more information, 250-890-9233.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

(Holberg Forest Operation)

REDUCED! 2896 Apple Dr. Located in the heart of Willow Point. This 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fenced yard, RV parking. $249,900. Call Kim at 250923-6503. mls#370079. http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PRIDE MOBILITY electric scooter. Large, with canopy and baskets. Used very little, $2000. Call (250)331-0976, Courtenay.

Port McNeill Forest Operation (Term â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 months)

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Spring Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees, complete lawn maint. 250-218-4597.

(Northern Vancouver Island)

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

LARGE OAK and plate glass showcase, 70 inches by 28 inches, 37 inches high on rollers. $175.00. For more information call 250-339-7659.

2 CERAMIC KILNS w/furniture. Evenflow 25amps, Skutt 20amps, ceramic mixer w/1 HP motor, $400. Call (250)923-4692.

NOW HIRING

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com

ROYSTON - 4347 Briardale Rd. 1816 sqft (main floor: 1066 spft). 3 bdrm/1 bath up, 1 bdrm/1 bath down. Ph: 250871-5222 Earl or Jeanette

APARTMENT/CONDOS

TICKETED WELDER- is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at: www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

Boston Pizza Courtenay is now accepting resumes to fill the following position: â&#x153;ąHost/Hostess: Requirements: positive, personable, team player with schedule flexibility. Please drop resumes off in person at the restaurant (2633 Cliffe Ave) between the hours 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm or 2pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm.

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897. Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967â&#x20AC;?

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRYWOOD MANOR Spacious 1 bdrm apts in secured entrance bldg include master bdrms w/walk-in closets, 2 appl, & large patio areas; on site laundry; rents starting from $625 with FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; available now ULVERSTON MANOR Established, secured entrance bldg in Cumberland located near Hospital & downtown core features 2 bdrms w/ 2 appl & on site laundry; $675/month; available now

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

PINE PLACE Fresh & bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to College, recreation & shopping; inc. 4 appl & storage; small pet may be considered w/deposit; $775/month; available now

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

RECREATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2008 VOLKSWAGON Passat Loaded, 78,000 km - $14,700 Please phone after 6:00 pm 250-335-0663

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

MOTORCYCLES

admin@resortonthelake.com

www.pennylane.bc.ca

CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth CENTRAL COMOX beautifully renovated 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, fam rm, gas F/P, heat pump, garage, fence yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,400/mth

HOMES FOR RENT

STORAGE STOWAWAY STORAGE 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Locker, $60/mo 2nd month free. 250-334-2626 Mon- Fri.

SUITES, LOWER

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COURTENAY- 1 BDRM furn. N/S. Clean resp. $600 Refs. Incl util/cable 250-338-9241.

HOMES FOR RENT

CARS

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HOMES FOR RENT

1989 BUICK Lesabre. Good 3.8 engine, newer battery, 4 good tires. $1000 O.B.O. For more information please call 250-339-3512

HOMES FOR RENT

â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Expertsâ&#x20AC;?

www.meicorproperty.com APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay

2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets.

TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-respected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1252-9th St., Courtenay

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Spacious 2 & 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. For viewing please call Donna

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

250-334-9667

CONDOS VANRIDGE MANOR

BEECHER MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ďŹ replaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown. 2 bedroom unit features 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-703-2570

Call 250-334-9717 to view

RUTHERFORD MANOR

RYAN COURT

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

1 & 2 bdrm suites available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

Call 250-338-7449

call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay Available immediately 1 & 2 bedrooms available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. Insuite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required. To View, Call 250-871-3431

2001 SILVER CHEVY CAVALIER127,000 km, Automatic transmission, 4 cylinder engine. Runs perfect. Well maintained, no mechanical problems, no accidents. Tires in good condition, CD Player, manual windows, cigarette lighter, spare tire/jack. Great car for student or first car. Reliable, fun to drive. $2700. Selling because we need a work vehicle. Would consider trade for a pickup truck of equal value or cheaper pickup plus some cash. Call 250-812-8646.

APARTMENT/CONDO

2006 YAMAHA VStar 650 (Silverado). 34,000kms. Great tires and brakes. Shaft drive. Well maintained. Bone stock except K&N filter and rejetting. Windshield, lower fairings, floor boards, studded seats and backrest. 50 miles to the US gallon. Runs like brand-new! $3,800 obo. 250218-9939

2010 CEDAR Creek Cottage 40 ft travel trailer, hardly used, mint condition, fully loaded w/many extras. NEW PRICE $34.900 250-897-9179. Mail to:haverelizabeth@gmail.com

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

1986 BRONCO II XLT 2 dr, runs well, body good, 272km, sunroof, cruise, 4 wheel dr, sets 4 w/s rims, metal and wood roof racks. $1950. 250338-7190

1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298,000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse. Asking $1900. Phone 250-752-2249

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.

2005 PT CRUISER Gold. Like new. Lots of speed. Automatic. Have car history. $5500. 250-202-1297

TRUCKS & VANS

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. ALSO ONE BEDROOM & DEN. 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. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite. Unique floor plan. Nicely appointed with in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. One of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. CORNER TWO BEDROOM spacious and recently renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances. Private deck. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

FAIRMONT 432-11th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright corner layout. Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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BRIAN BALFE AND Don Somers present Michele Morton of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra a cheque for $500. Balfe/Somers Wealth Management are entering their eighth year as a sponsor of the SSO.

COMOX FIREFIGHTERS WAYNE Della Siega and Jay Everitt present a cheque of $4,315 to YANA executive director Marcie Dumais. The firefighters collected the funds at their annual Christmas tree chipping event.

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CCFCC NORTH VANCOUVER Island Chefs Association president Lesley Stav presents a cheque of $250 to instructor Michelle Mann and her Highland Secondary School Culinary Club.

LARRY EPP AND Vanessa Weiman of Arbutus RV presented a donation to Jeff Hampton and Paul Macknight of the Comox Valley Food Bank. Funds were raised by the staff at the Merville location.

MIKE TRIMBLE OF Woofy’s Discount Pet Foods receives a certificate of appreciation from St. John Ambulance for a $200 donation to the Therapy Dog Program. Making the presentation is Dave Fletcher, ably assisted by therapy dogs Magic and Samara.

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Chamber welcomes new board members The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes four new members to its board. Bill Ransom, Bill Girard, Allison Bligh and Andrew MacMillan were elected at the Chamber’s 95th annual elections luncheon last week at the Westerly. • Ransom has worked in the hospitality industry for about 25 years. He was restaurant manager at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa when he moved to the Valley in 2001. In 2010, he and wife Lisa opened the Wandering Moose Café in the old post office in Cumberland. Ransom had been a director with the Cumberland Chamber before it joined forces with the Comox Valley Chamber. He is a

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director with the Cumberland Community Forest Society and a member of the United Riders of Cumberland. • With a degree in economics from UVic, Girard pursued a career in commercial banking and community economic development. He has worked in Vancouver, the South Pacific and a number of Island communities.

He too moved to the Valley in 2001. Girard joined Canadian Western Bank in 2010 when he recognized an opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the Valley. • Bligh had left a leadership role at BC Hydro to manage her family’s tourism business on the West Coast before becoming

a Valley resident several years ago. Shortly thereafter, she joined Shaw Communications. Recently, she was asked to build Shaw’s Go Wi-Fi network throughout the North Island. Bligh has volunteered with the Comox Valley Child Development Association Telethon and Shaw TV the past eight years, and is

active with other organizations and sports clubs. • MacMillan, of Harbour Air Group, has

SBA hosts wellness panel

The Comox Valley Small Business Association, now in its 16th year in the Valley, hosts its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 3. In lieu of the monthly keynote speaker, the meeting will feature a panel of health and wellness professionals who will share information and answer questions around the discussion topic, Coping With Stress To Minimize Illness and Take Control of Your Health. “Five out of every six visits to a doctor are stress-related,” says Larry Summers, owner of On The Wing Health and past-president for the SBA. “Physical stress is a major contributor to mental stress and vice versa. In this presentation we will be presenting some of the complementary health treatments that are available to help individuals relieve those stressors, with all of the complementary modalities truly complementing care through the regular medical system.” “Educating yourself on your medical situation can help you to discover the root cause of your ‘dis-ease.’ Empowering yourself this way is part of taking responsibility for your illness and leads towards the path of healing,” says Sean Murphy, owner of Valley Healing Massage and one of the panelists. Other panelists

include Sarah Brune, able food for the Comox owner of Inner Harmo- Valley Food Bank is ny Healing Bach Flow- appreciated. er Remedies; Maureen Door prizes are welGlowasky, Grace Cos- comed and apprecimetics atedd & Aloe; as an Five out of and Elva additional Murdoch, every six visits to a way to owner of doctor are stressexpose Reflexology by related local Elva. Larry Summers b u s i nesses. T h e The SBA meets on meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Filberg Centre the first Thursday in the Evergreen Room of each month from September to June. on the lover level. Entrepreneurs, December and July including home-based are social events. The businesses, are wel- group also hosts an come to attend. There informal social on the is no cost but a dona- third Wednesday of the tion of a non-perish- month at the Chalk

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more than 30 years experience in destination sales and marketing for the tourism and hospitality industry. He has worked with the airline industry while developing corporate meetings and group business. He served 10 years as events cochair with the Comox Valley Spirit of BC Community Committee, helped oversee two Paralympic World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and the Torch Relay, and was attaché for the German Olympic biath-

lon team. He was also accommodations chair for the BC Seniors Games in 2010. In 2012, MacMillan was recognized by Tourism Vancouver Island as Tourism Employee of the Year for his commitment to improvement, and going above and beyond in the treatment of visitors to Vancouver Island. The new board members will be inducted April 24 at the Annual General Meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Best Western Westerly Hotel.

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Mark Allan : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Business Development: Joanna Ross : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

New recycling program should be scrapped The provincial push for a producer-pay recycling system is based on the concept of charging manufacturers whose products contribute to the waste stream, such as plastic packaging. But the soon to become governmentmandated program is going to penalize some unfairly, including citizens. For instance, it will hit the newspaper industry with a 20 cent per kilogram cost for its “packaging” — the very paper the newspapers are printed on. That vested interest aside, it’s debatable whether the new system will achieve its environmental goals, while simultaneously driving up costs for consumers. Although the MMBC collection system may have benefits for communities that currently do not have adequate curbside recycling programs, it is not needed in Greater Victoria, where the city has been achieving high rates of waste diversion through its own recycling collection. Maintaining Victoria’s current program is good for the environment, and residents who receive curbside pickup of glass containers and other recyclables that MMBC wants separated. Local consumers will effectively pay the cost of recycling twice, as producers build the price of the MMBC program into their products, and taxpayers foot the bill for curbside pickup. Though MMBC recently provided exemptions for small businesses, the program will negatively impact local economic engines such as berry farming, where consumer preference drives the use of plastic clamshell containers for retail sales — dumping the cost onto farmers, and ultimately, customers. This is a program that needs to be put on hold and reconsidered in its entirety. — Victoria News

Record Question of the Week This week: Fifteen per cent of respondents so far believe the City of Courtenay should continue its legal action against Maple Pool Campsite. This has proven to be a contentious issue. What’s your opinion? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Thank you, City of Courtenay, for finally explaining why you initiated legal action against Maple Pool Campsite — to safeguard taxpayers from liability.

As legal costs mount and rulings by a Supreme Court judge continue to go against it, shouldn’t the City cuts its (taxpayers’) losses at some point?

Massive pressure needed Dear editor, I’m writing in response to the various articles in the papers about the GM-free issue. This particular proposal is that farmers in the Comox Valley and/or B.C. not be allowed to grow GM crops or animals. I’m not sure that people understand that, if passed, the food in our local supermarkets will NOT be free of genetically modified organisms, nor would it mean that food containing GM ingredients will be labelled or in any other way revealed to us consumers. If this recommendation were adopted in the Comox Valley, it would only apply to crops and animals grown here in the Comox Valley, which are few in our local food stores. The same would be true if it applied to all of B.C. — only products with all ingredients from B.C. would be non-GM. Much of the produce and meat available to buy here during most of the year, along with a large portion of pre-packaged food and/or the ingredients within it, comes from outside the Valley and outside the province; indeed, much of it from outside Canada, and none of this food will be affected by any GM crop regulations within the Comox Valley or within B.C. The U.S. is not about to go GM-free because a few Canadians want them to. In fact, they would fight to the death for their right to grow GM crops and animals and sell them to anyone willing to buy them, which unfortunately Canada is. And even if small areas in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and South America decide to go GM-free in their agricultural practices, GM crops are so widely spread now that it is virtually impossible to keep any crops from GMO cross-pollination and contamination. Here in Canada, even buying strictly organically grown food does not mean it is free of

GMOs, due to this uncontrollable and widespread contamination from GM crops; and buying supposedly “organic” food from countries south of our border is certainly a gamble at best, and likely a waste of money as well as food miles. Also, policing to ensure compliance in the Valley could be a bureaucratic nightmare. Thus the people who hopefully would benefit from a GM-free Comox Valley would be us organic gardeners and farmers whose crops risk cross contamination, and the people who eat only food that is locally grown. Personally, I feel campaigning to get government regulation on this issue is a waste of time; unfortunately the government agenda is ultimately controlled by far more powerful influences than us. The only way to have GM-free food on a larger scale is to use economic pressure: vast numbers of consumers would have to pressure supermarkets into requiring their food to be labelled, and we would have to strictly NOT buy anything containing GMOs. Only massive consumer pressure that hits big food producers in the wallet will bring change. Food in the EU is not GM-free because of science or legislation; it is GM-free because at the very beginning of the GM revolution the European population made is loudly and perfect-

ly clear that they would not buy or eat GM food, so there was no point in producing it. And they still feel the same. So far I have had no success whatsoever getting any local supermarkets to even find out for me whether a few of the staple items I use contain GMOs, in fact many employees don’t even know what GM is. Managers are unwilling or unable to track down suppliers to find out this information. They cover this by just saying items are GM unless organic. And they act like I’m the only person who has ever asked to know. So I can’t see labelling happening anytime soon without a very major shift in consumer interest, education and pressure about this issue. Keep in mind that there are currently huge government lobbies by multinational corporations being carried out against GM labelling (they know we won’t buy it if we know it’s GM) and consumer demand would have to be massive and strong to have a hope of outweighing these. Indeed, Pandora’s box has now been opened wide here in the Americas. As many of us feared at the beginning of the GMO revolution, it is now impossible to put GMOs back in the box and close the lid. Summer Joy, Merville

Dear editor, Thank you, Kerry Dawson, for writing this letter (Record, March 6) regarding Tom Fletcher and his diatribe about hunting and trophy hunting in which he blatantly mouthed off trying to convince us that the idiotic

sub-humans who practise this archaic behaviour are OK and normal. Tom Fletcher needs a gag order (and a brain). Thank you again for putting him down. Meridith Reade, Comox Valley

Thanks for your thoughts about hunting

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Dog complaints ‘All the BS’ just needs to cease taken seriously Dear editor, In a letter to the editor on March 13, Lorne Halme expressed concern over the City’s response to a complaint about a dog, which was suspected of killing Mr. Halme’s cat. The incident was not witnessed, although security cameras captured images of the dog on the property very shortly before the cat was discovered. First of all, I offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Halme on the loss of his cat. Mr. Halme first reported the incident on Feb. 11. Our part-time animal control officer began investigating this incident Feb 14, her next work day. I would like to reassure your readers that we take such matters very seriously. This incident was thoroughly investigated under the guidance of the City’s Animal Control Bylaw and the Province of BC’s Community Charter. City staff spoke to Mr.

Halme, his neighbour, and the dog owner. A fine was issued to the dog owner for failing to have the dog on a leash. The City also issued a requirement to muzzle and leash the dog at all times while outside of its residence and within the City of Courtenay. This dog is not local to the area, and is now living outside the Comox Valley. While there is unfortunately no happy outcome possible in this type of situation, we are satisfied that this dog does not pose a potential ongoing threat in the City of Courtenay, and further measures would not be appropriate at this time. For more on the City’s Animal Control Bylaw and the City’s jurisdiction, visit www.courtenay.ca/corporate/bylaws.aspx. John Ward, CMC Editor’s note: John Ward is the City of Courtenay’s director of legislative services.

Dear editor, Re: A solution for Comox Valley rural water billing. I would like to follow up on a letter to the editor from R. Mcculloch (Record, March 17) regarding the rate structure for the billing of water in the CVRD electoral areas. Mr. Mcculloch’s first concern was that rural homeowners were being billed for 15 cubic metres of water whether they used it or not. To clarify this point, the rate includes a minimum monthly charge that every user pays for up to 15 cubic metres. This portion of the rate helps cover the fixed cost of the water system. In addition, the letter mentions that homeowners need to use more water in the spring and summer for use on their lawns and gardens and yet homeowners will be charged a higher rate for exceeding the 15 cubic metres. In fact, the CVRD bill-

ing cycle was designed to ensure that July and August were invoiced in two separate cycles. There’s a 60-cubic-metre allotment for April through July, which can be shared over these months. Similarly, the 60-cubicmetre allotment can be shared over the next billing cycle — August through November. The two highest-consumption months, July and August, are in two separate billing cycles, which allows for spreading water costs over the lower water use months before and after the summer. In the winter months, the water is not “stolen.” Rather, it is a minimum monthly charge that is independent of the volume used. At this time, the water rate billing structure is not being reviewed by the electoral area services committee. Marc Rutten, PEng (Marc Rutten is a senior manager with the CVRD.)

‘Water is not stolen’

Dear editor, I am a Maple Pool resident by choice. I love it here. Sold my house. I am houseless, but I am not homeless. RV’in 24/7. Not one soul in Maple Pool Campsite is homeless. This is a community with landlords that care. They provide support and services to people who need it. The value of this community is almost priceless. Although, if you consider the numbers tossed around, the value of Maple Pool, as a currently operating, wellrun and safe place to live, and if it were a privatized alternate housing government-run service, the park business represents approximately $2.5 million to $3.5 million per year if considered to be part of government expanded social services budget.

Cost a lot of taxpayer including Dawn to Dawn, dollars for something that Care-A-Van, regular provision of meals, the coffee already exists. I believe that the City’s truck, personal consultation, the help if actions and and when you all the BS The potential need it. needs to Ask that of cease. value of future your landlord if In my tax revenues is a you have one. opinion and The reality others, Jin far cry from the is Maple Pool, and Dali are true value of the because it’s curperfect can- real estate and didates to rently in-dispute continue and the potential tax zoning realizes expand on benefits from a a relatively low the services high-end develop- tax revenue for they now prothe City of Courment of riverside vide. tenay. Changing They are property. the zoning to my candiDon McWilliam permanent occudates for pancy would sure and I am pretty sure up the revenue but maybe you will get 54 of 54 us not by enough to meet the in agreement. Hire them. City’s infrastructure needs Rezone the land use, build in the future. alternate housing on site The potential value of and continue the services future tax revenues is a that Jin and Dali promote far cry from the true value

of the real estate and the potential tax benefits from a high-end development of riverside properties. This is a case of government and developers’ money versus the good people in need. The Supreme Court just ruled in favour of Maple Pool Campsite as operating de facto and now the City has gone behind closed doors, which should be illegal and I see it as an opportunity to be in cahoots, viewed as collusion, people on fixed income and in need. It is all about money. My 40 years of contracting experience acknowledges the fact that you are absolutely correct. It’s a $15-million net project over five years. I figured it out and I am good at that. Don McWilliam, Courtenay

Dear editor, Well, here we are again rapidly approaching another April 1 benchmarking another year of anguish, uncertainty, and financial hardship for the Lins of Maple Pool and the people in their care. All imposed and endorsed by Courtenay City council. Another year for taxpayers to fund huge legal bills. Another year for us to wonder what new misguided and costly twists and turns council will think of next. All done in secrecy at City Hall. It appears that Judge Baird isn’t buying into any of their arguments to make over 50 residents homeless.

He appears to be unwavering in his position concerning Maple Pool. He began his recent judgment in court by being openly critical of the City’s first attempts to close Maple Pool in court and commented that he “wasn’t born yesterday.” He adjourned the first proceedings and provided the City with ample opportunity to work out a solution with Maple Pool. A solution that would allow the more than 50 Maple Pool residents to remain in their homes. A solution that was embraced by the greater community. Presumably, because it didn’t fit the City’s agenda,

Maple Pool. All of this seems to fall on deaf ears at City Hall. It’s clear that there is a gross disconnect between the community’s wishes and our City council. Thank goodness we will have a civic election in November. Maybe then we can finally deal with the Maple Pool problem once and for all. Hopefully then things will look differently. A time for our community to welcome better leadership and governance. A time to put the Council of Maple Fools behind us all. Harry Koivisto, Courtenay

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Judge Baird ‘wasn’t born yesterday’ that never happened. Now Judge Baird has once again openly criticized the City’s arguments to disallow two of the residents to be included in the upcoming court proceedings. Judge Baird, understanding that their rights may have been violated in the City’s actions, correctly allowed them to be included and ordered the City to pay their costs. A decision that will have profound implications to the City, not to mention dramatically escalating the legal costs associated with this mess. Costs that will be paid by a community that supports leaving the residents in their homes at

Animal bylaw enforcement inadequate Dear editor, I sympathize with Lorne Halme, whose pet in Courtenay was killed by an out-of-control dog (Record, March 13). He cites lax bylaw enforcement in Courtenay, and enforcement is no better in Comox. It’s noteworthy that, due to public pressure, Vancouver in 2011 adopted a zero-tolerance policy in regard to enforcement of leash bylaws. This is

not exclusively a big-city problem, because in small towns dog owners may feel an even greater sense of entitlement. In addition to increasing fines, Vancouver has bylaw enforcement officers go into the field, i.e., parks and beaches, to fine dog owners. In Stanley Park the leash bylaw is posted, along with a phone number to call to report violations. In both Vancouver and Victoria it’s

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illegal to leave dogs unattended outside stores while shopping, because too many children have been bitten when trying to play with strange dogs. Unfortunately, enforcement here will not be increased until someone is badly injured, at which time local councillors may be expected to wring their hands and ask how it could have happened. J. Cates, Comox

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Comox Valley Nature and Project Watershed members are working to preserve Baybrook, Mack Laing’s former Comox home.

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Mack Laing’s heri- objective professiontage home, Baybrook, al skills, and special stands on the largest expertise and experiforest midden in Brit- ence in identifying and ish Columbia and is measuring recreation the Comox Valley’s risks and opportunities foremost historical to heritage. landmark Given of this the importance of relationWe must ship. the estuP r o j e c t celebrate, promote a r y ’ s Watershed and enhance our archaeoand Comox natural assets and l o g i c a l heritage Va l l e y heritage to bring and its Nature with Area more revenue into potential sensitivity B heritage the Valley. to ongoing funds have Jim Gillis and future hired First restoraNations firm Nu’tesne Consult- tion programs undering to prepare a heri- taken, it is critical to tage assessment of its bring professional natural and cultural First Nations expertise heritage potential. to assess both educaPW and CVN rec- tional and recreationognize that — as well al opportunities and as the economic value their potential risks of their work, they to the Comox Valley’s also have a significant heritage and enhance heritage component cross-cultural partnerof interest to many ships. “Change in the way visitors, and that it is important to co-ordi- we do business has nate work to preserve been upon us since the and enhance heritage ongoing recession of values for forthcoming 2008, as BC Nature’s generations. motto says: “To Know “We must celebrate, Nature and Keep It promote and enhance Worth Knowing,” is our natural assets and the only way to be susheritage to bring more tainable. And that’s revenue into the Val- the Mack Laing way,” ley,” notes Jim Gillis, said CVN president Dr. Comox Valley Regional Loys Maingon. District Area B direcAn indirect benefitor. ciary of this project is Shane Hartman, the the Mack Laing Heriprincipal at Nu’tesne tage Society’s plan to Consulting, is a gradu- restore Baybrook. ate of UNBC’s Natural As the Valley’s precross-cultural Resource and Environ- mier mental Studies pro- site, given the historigram. He brings to the cal importance of Mack project independent Laing and the rich

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First Nations heritage associated with the midden and the estuary’s archeological and natural history, this is a conservation crossroads, CVN says. The location presents a unique opportunity to develop heritage opportunities inherent in conservation tourism which the Mack Laing Society, together with PW and CVN feel is essential to the future of Baybrook. — Comox Valley Nature

The journey with dementia is a demanding road for an increasing number of Comox Valley families. Their role as caregivers for a person with dementia brings many challenges, and the first step in dealing with some of the challenges is to learn about the disease, says the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Education helps caregivers understand how communication and behaviours can change,” says Jane Hope, support and education co-ordinator for North and Central Vancouver Island. It also gives caregivers a better idea of what to expect as the disease progresses. “With this new understanding they become empowered and they are ultimately more resilient on the dementia journey,” she says.

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

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Renee Andor Record Staff Two much-anticipated health-related projects in Courtenay are expected to take big steps closer to reality this year. Island Health will shortly name the chosen consortium, or project company, which will design, build and maintain the new Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals. This announcement is expected this spring with the ground-breaking ceremony following this summer, and completion slated for 2017. The 153-bed Comox Valley hospital will be on Lerwick Road near Ryan Road in Courtenay. It is expected to cost about $334 million and will be jointly funded by the provincial government (60 per cent) and the ComoxStrathcona Regional Hospital District (40 per cent). The economic benefits that three years of construction will bring to the Comox

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in our district and over 35 in dual credit programs at college. “I think there are still The Comox Valley School a lot of students that with District continues to move good career guidance will toward a 21st century want what these students learning model as a way to are getting, so we will conensure students are ready tinue to see demand in this for the future, and along the area.” way it has been looking to For more, visit www.sd71. employers to see what they bc.ca. want in future ••• employees. We are finally at the place Partnerships — ••• whether between Strong probwhere there is starting to be a communities, induslem-solving skills, blurred line between high school try or other educacommunication education and post-secondary edutional institutions skills and the cation. We have over 35 students in — are an important ability to think part of ensuring critically, be innoLevel 1 trades training in our disNorth Island College vative and work trict and over 35 individual credit students are prepacollaboratively are programs at college. red for the careers of a few examples superintendent — Randy Grey the future. “The major Sherry Elwood “It really makes sense organizations that we gives as she speaks about to know why you are going partner with are employpreparing Comox Valley on with post-secondary ers, schools districts, other students for the future education by trying out post-secondary institutions, workforce. jobs to see what you want communities, First Nations “We’ve been focusing on to do for a job. Or decide if communities, local governthe research and informayou really do need to go to ment,” says NIC president tion that we have from the post-secondary,” says Grey. John Bowman. “We listen global world around what “We are finally at the place and are increasingly engaemployers are looking for, where there is starting to ged with those partners to the kind of skill sets and be a blurred line between respond to what they tell more importantly competenhigh school education and us is needed now and in the cies that our students will post-secondary education. future.” need as they move into the We have over 35 students For years, NIC has had world of work in the future,” in Level 1 trades training says Elwood, pointing out See COMOX, page 3 there will always be a need for skills like numeracy and literacy. District career programs co-ordinator Randy Grey says giving students work experience before they leave secondary school is another important way the district prepares them for the future.

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various university partnership options, allowing Comox Valley students to easily transfer to other post-secondary institutions, and Bowman says this area is one way the college will continue to grow. In early-March the Vancouver Island Post-Secondary Alliance was formed with Camosun College, Royal Roads University, the University of Victoria, Vancouver Island University, and NIC to “further the social and economic prosperity of Vancouver Island and the province of British Columbia through a commitment to collaboration and co-operation,” according to the news release. As well, the college works with the Comox Valley School District to deliver the ACE-IT and Dual Credit programs. NIC’s partnership with Island Health is another example of how the college works to prepare its students for the workforce. The college is working with IH to develop new health-related programming, which was part of the sale agreement when the college sold some of its Comox Valley campus to IH for the new Comox

FORTY-TWO ASPEN PARK Grade 7 students tried out various trades last year during the third Try a Trade of 2013. Students spent part of a day at Sandwick Technical School learning the basics of trades like carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywalling, painting, mechanics and pouring concrete, via a hands-on approach. FILE PHOTO Valley hospital. Meanwhile, the college plans to continue improving its in-community programs. “The North Island has many small communities and they’re a long way from our campus centres, some of them, and it’s difficult for many people to leave home

and relocate … to attend college programs at the campus,” says Bowman, noting the health-care assistant program being offered on Hornby Island as an example. “We are increasingly taking the programs to students in the communities

where they live.” For more, visit www.nic. bc.ca. ••• Excel Career College continually ensures its programs offer students what they need by developing programming in direct response to the current and future job

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approximately $61.5 million, notes Capt. Trevor Reid, public affairs officer for the base. As Douglas explains, because of postings, deployments and leave, there is a ongoing ebb and flow of participants in the Valley’s real estate market. “In the early days (of the base), many members rented — mostly because the postings were shorter. As they got longer, in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the moves in and out of the Valley were in the hundreds,” he says. “Today, there’s between 50 and 100 moves in and out in a year.” Reid says numbers of people living on base fluctuate due to postings and leave, but there are approximately 545 people in residential housing units (formerly known as PMQs) at the base. “This figure includes the dependants of military members, so only approximately 220 of 545 are actual military members, with the rest being spouses and children,” he adds. Douglas notes trends in

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military housing outside RHUs follow the general trends in the public retail markets, with the majority of members purchasing single family dwellings, but adds the condo market has grown. “Postings used to happen in conjunction with the school year, but now postings happen all year round. Now, it’s not unusual to having buying trips all year round.”

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in the top one or two. People who came here years ago are keen to retire here or have their last posting here.” In addition to real estate, a significant economic driver to the area related to the base is infrastructure, notes Reid. With four major projects in the works at CFB Comox and outlying sites, along with various electrical system and elevator upgrades throughout the Wing, Reid

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GERRY MCCLINTOCK OF McClintock’s Farm is president of the Comox Valley Farmers’ Institute. the market are from smallscale operations of 10 acres or less. They sell a variety of products: vegetables, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, baked goods, soups, spice mixes, meat and fish. The market is in its 21st year in the Comox Valley. It started with 10 farmers at the Exhibition Grounds selling from the back of pickups. It has grown to almost 100 members and upwards of 60 vendors at peak times on Saturdays. Brown figures the market attracts a few thousand visitors each week — 4,000 on a sunny day. The CVFM Association is no longer pursuing a

Brown said. “That’s our incentive to move, because we could do some cool new things if we weren’t paying $400 a day. “Because the Comox Valley is becoming so wellknown for its agritourism product, and for its ‘foodie culture,’ there’s some innovative stuff happening here,” Brown added. “For us to have our own yogurt and cheese producers, it’s pretty fantastic.” The market is known among the Association of Farmers Markets as one of the best in B.C. “People are starting to care about their food and where it comes from,” Brown said.

long-term facility at Ducks Unlimited property on the Island Highway due to site restrictions and an inability to secure a long-term lease. It’s still looking for a permanent, year-round indoor/ outdoor facility with sufficient space where people could vend multiple times a week, like the Victoria Public Market. For the time being, the market operates April to October at the fairgrounds. During the fall and winter, it runs Saturdays at the Native Sons Hall, which is crowded for patrons and vendors, and expensive for the CVFM. “It takes a big chunk out of our annual budget,”

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Real estate numbers stable in Comox Valley

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The 2014 assessment roll indicates housing values have dipped in Courtenay and Comox but increased slightly in Cumberland. It pegs the average value of a single-family dwelling in Courtenay at $314,300, a $4,700 decrease from the previous year. Comox houses are valued at $319,000, an $11,000 drop from 2013. In Cumberland, house values have jumped from $252,000 to $256,200 over the past year.

The Comox Valley is predominantly a single-family residential market, says Gregg Hart, owner/managing broker of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. He says about 80 per cent of sales are a combination of singlefamily residential, representing about 65 per cent of the market, and about 15 to 18 per cent multi-family. The latter refers to town and patio homes, and apartments. “The last three years have almost been identical to each other,” said Hart, not-

ing the total number of sales of residential single-family was 699 in 2011 and 2012. Last year was 704. “That’s pretty amazing.” Multi-family sales have also been close the past three years — last year was 274 sales; the previous two years in the 285-range. Hart said sales of house and acreages, and waterfront homes have increased. “The overall market sales were up five per cent last year.” The average price of a house changes month to

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month, Hart said, noting price variances the past seven or eight years. This year, according to the real estate board, the average price was $338,760. The previous year it was $347,000. “It’s been fluctuating from 335 to about 355 for the last seven years,” Hart said. “But when you add all of it up, it was an improvement. We’re pretty optimistic about 2014.” The biggest problem, he says, is inventory of lots for new construction, which was down slightly last year. This year, residential inventory is down about 14 per cent — which bodes well for a buyers’ market. Certain areas such as Comox have a “pretty strong market,” Hart said. Marty Douglas, managing broker of Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty, says house prices have generally climbed in the past 20 years with few flat spots along the way. But he considers sales to be more important when assessing the 2013 market. Historically, the number of sales in the Valley have been as high as 2,000-plus in 2007/08 and as low as 700 or 800 in the ‘90s. “So we’re clocking in at about 1,400 sales for the

MARTY DOUGLAS year — below our 20-year average of around 1,600 sales per year. But it’s heading in the right direction,” Douglas said, noting overall sales in the Valley are up marginally over 2012. “It means there’s more sales activity.” Douglas said the old City of Courtenay west of the river has a lower average price of any zone in the Comox Valley while Crown Isle has the highest average price. The differential is about $200,000 to $300,000, depending on the time of year. “Cumberland was our most affordable area,” he said. However, the average price is now about $20,000

higher than the old City of Courtenay. Douglas expects a lowinterest environment will continue in 2014 and 2015. “Mortgages placed by our realtors in 2013 were as low as 2.5 per cent, especially if buying a variable rate mortgage. Fixed rate mortgages were about three to 3.5 per cent. “I think most economists are predicting there will be modest increase in interest rates in the coming year. However, I think the longterm average for mortgage rates is still between eight and 10 per cent, so we’re well below average, and no reason to think that will change in the next several years.” A number of major project proposals have been in the works for several years. The longest dates back 14 years when Kensington Island Properties purchased 1,000plus acres in Union Bay. Last year, the project took a step forward when the federal government announced a $17-million contribution towards a sewer project in the southern reaches of the Valley. In 2012, the regional district and Union Bay Improvement District signed

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an agreement enabling KIP to proceed with constructing a water filtration system. The company proposes to build houses, a golf course, a marina walkway, and a series of parks and trails in Union Bay. A Trilogy Group project dubbed CAYET proposes a 700-acre, mixed-use development at the junction of the Inland Island Highway and the Comox Valley Parkway. Company president/CEO John Evans envisions a commercial hub of retail, restaurants, hotels and housing, anchored by the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. “I would say the market has responded,” Evans said. “We saw the real estate market, particularly with respect to commercial real estate, come out of a very quiet couple of years in the spring/summer.” He said agents have been working with “a pretty significant prospect list” of business people mostly based on Vancouver Island looking to expand or upgrade operations in the Valley.

JOHN EVANS “Also some continuing interest outside of the market, people recognizing the Comox Valley to be a growth market in B.C.,” Evans said. “Those parties continue to, I think, recognize the Comox Valley as a growth region in British Columbia, and hence continue to look for locations for new businesses.” Following a quiet couple of years on the back end of the recession, Evans feels a resurgence in the American economy will ripple through the Canadian economy. Talks continue with prospective American clients. “That interest continues. I don’t think anybody doesn’t believe the Comox Valley is

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going to continue to grow. It’s always a question of timing, how quickly it will grow. We remain confident. Our agents are very busy.” Trilogy has added a second realtor to its Island team. Gerry Van Vaals, coowner of DTZ Nanaimo, joins Sue McKitrick, a DTZ broker based in the Valley. “We really saw the need to have more horsepower just to deal with the number of inquiries,” Evans said. “The initial offers have been received. So we are underway.” In another proposal, Nanaimo-based 3L Developments envisions a riverfront community on property it owns in and around Stotan Falls, a popular swimming hole in the Valley. The $720-million project would include homes and trails at the confluence of the Puntledge and Browns rivers. The regional district board has rejected an offer to purchase the property, saying the proposal is not in synch with the Regional Growth Strategy, a document that guides local growth and development.

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