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rescue along the banks of the river in Courtenay. Emergency service personnel were dispatched at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday, after reports came in of a woman and a baby in the water. Rescue workers found the baby in the river near the Condensory Bridge at approximately 3 p.m. and performed CPR before transporting the child to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Comox Valley MLA Don McRae has resigned as Social Development and Social Innovation Minister due to a family health concern. The two-term Liberal MLA said Premier Christy Clark was “supportive” when he asked to step down from his cabinet duties. “I think I surprised her but she understands that family is important,” McRae said Friday, which was his 45th birthday. “I’m very fortunate to have a situation where I can carve off a portion of my working job, and get to spend more time and be more supportive to my family. “When you’re a cabinet minister, you get the province owning you a bit. I spent a lot of my time, when the legislature was not sitting, visiting stakeholders around the province. I think that’s a really important job as a cabinet minister, but at some stage you want to DON MCRAE make sure you’re there for your family. Family health is super important to me.” McRae — who was Vancouver Island’s lone voice at the cabinet table — will continue to represent the Valley as its MLA. Elected in 2009, McRae was appointed agriculture minister in 2011 and education minister in 2012. Before entering provincial politics, he had served on Courtenay city council. Before that, he had taught at Vanier Secondary — his former high school. He and his wife Deanne have two young daughters, Gracie and Chloe. He confirmed that the health issue was not regarding his wife or children. “I’m very fortunate,” McRae said. “I’ve been able to serve the Comox Valley residents as MLA for 5 1/2 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to be in cabinet for almost four years. During the entire time, just like when I was a teacher, you want to make sure you balance your professional life with your family life.”
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Tragic end to river rescue Terry Farrell Record Staff
A rescue operation to save a mother and her seven-month-old son from the frigid waters of the Puntledge River ended in tragedy Friday. Crowds of onlookers watched as emergency workers including RCMP, Comox Valley Search and Rescue, and the Courtenay Fire Department completed the
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Storm owner contrite for actions Spooner claims actions leading to peace bond were out of character
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Campbell River Storm owner Kevin Spooner says he hopes people judge him on couver Island Junior Hockey the good he’s done with his League owners got into a dishockey team and his young pute over compensation for a players, and not on a judge’s player. The judge took Spooncomments that he feels are er to task for what he called unfair. physical and verbal intimida“I regret the whole thing tion of the Webbs and applyhappened,” ing the supposed Spooner said. hockey tradition I am super “Am I sorry? I am of intimidation super sorry the sorry the whole in an argument. whole thing hap“I was pened. I shouldn’t thing happened. appalled, morhave gotten that I shouldn’t have tified,” Spoonangry.” er said of the Spooner gained gotten that judge’s comprovincial notori- angry. ments. “I was ety when media charged Kevin Spooner never outlets reported with assault. I the Dec. 17 readon’t even have sons for judgment by provin- a criminal record. cial court Judge Ted Gouge “I feel unjust(ly treated), I in slapping a peace bond on guess.” the team owner. Spooner was Spooner said there never ordered to avoid contact with was an assault and the case Comox Valley Glacier Kings was based on allegations. owners Dave and Marsha Judge Gouge did say in his Webb for a year after inci- judgment that the contact dents in 2014 where the Van- between Spooner and Dave
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a finding of criminal behaviour. It also does not have the same standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Spooner took over the Campbell River Storm four years ago when the franchise was suffering poor attendance of around 300 people a game and poor on-ice performance. He has since improved the team to the top of the standings in that time and is drawing up to 1,000 spectators a game. He hopes the community will judge him on the positive things he’s accomplished and the positive environment now surrounding the team. “This team and this town means so much to me,” he said. Spooner said although the story has received provincial attention, he has had many calls and emails of support from around B.C.
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A new program in Courtenay is supporting children and youth who have complex, neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism and fetal alcohol syndrome. The Comox Valley Learning Centre — a branch of the Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization (NUKO) — opened last year at 280 Second St., where the Laurel Lodge seniors facility used to operate. It supports nine students from seven to 19 years old. The program is at capacity, in keeping with its 3:1 student-to-staff ratio that allows a tailored approach to learning. “There’s definitely the need in the community for more students,” said Lea Silver, NUKO’s external relations co-ordinator. “At the moment we don’t have seats available but we encourage anyone who is interested in the
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Early release of teen convicted for murder upsets victim’s mother Erin Haluschak Record Staff
A Comox Valley teen who was found guilty of the second-degree murder of James Denton has been released to a community residential facility in Victoria. Following a mandatory review of his sentencing Jan. 27-28, the teen, who cannot be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was sentenced to four years at Manchester House and placed under conditional sentences for the murder of 19-year-old James Denton. The home provides a structured environment for the transition of people returning to the commu-
nity from institutions. Denton was stabbed twice near the entrance to G.P. Vanier Secondary School following a July 2011 day-long music festival at the nearby Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. He later died at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox. In 2013, Justice R.B.T. Goepel sentenced the teen to four years in custody on top of time served. He was originally scheduled to be released from custody in January 2017, followed by three years of conditional supervision. Under the original sentencing structure he would have completed his sentence in January 2020 at 25 years of age.
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and outdoor activities, and speech therapy. “The style of learning that a 3:1 ratio allows for is really something unique,” Silver said. “Most of our students at both of our programs are not able to attend even some other alternative programs, just because of the type or severity of their barriers. It can be difficult for them even to be working in a different space that doesn’t have the same type of support. Pretty much all of our students need a constant level of supervision. It can all collapse in a moment for our students. “There are very, very few programs that are available for our families.” NUKO is able to operate thanks to the generosity of the community. The Comox Valley Learning Centre is seeking financial support and donations of craft supplies, desks, furniture and electronics. Tax receipts are available upon request. For more information call 250871-8288, or email cvuniquekidsoffice@shaw.ca.
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At the time, Goepel told the teen what he did was “inherently stupid, abhorrent and horrifying.” Justice Trevor Armstrong presided over the sentencing review. “He served three-and-a-half years for my son’s life,” James’ mother, Brenda Denton, told the Record. “It’s not like that’s enough time to heal.” Denton explained the teen was set for a parole hearing in April, and the family was set to write a letter to the parole board. “It’s definitely not an easy thing to do. We’re basically numb.” She added the teen is not allowed to leave the province for the length of the sentence. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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century old church is both impressive to musicians and the audience. The Anglican Church of St. John The Divine is commemorating 100 years of ministry in the Comox Valley (1915-2015). The “Inaugural Debut “of the new piano will be on Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. in the church (579-5th Street). The concert committee is thrilled to be featuring its own professional pianists; Dagmar Kilian and Peter Walker (solos and duets). The public is invited to hear and enjoy this light classical performance.
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Online commerce is the wave of the present Guest speaker at #WeAreYQQ says Internet has produced new economic ecosystem Erin Haluschak Record Staff
As the most connected country in the world online, around half of Canadian business have a website. According to Nikolas Badminton, that’s not enough, and it’s time for everyone to take advantage of the larger global economy. Badminton was the first speaker in a #WeAreYQQ series working on the theme “Imaging a Talent-Driven Economy.” A former management consultant, Badminton is the regional director for Freelancer.com — the world’s largest freelancing, outsourcing and crowd-sourcing marketplace. Local tech organizer Hans Peter Meyer who helped organize the event said he brought Badminton to the Valley last week to inspire, connect and develop resources for the area’s developing tech sector. “We have a lot of talent (in the Valley) and let’s promote that,” said Meyer at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College. “Part of promoting our talent is promoting each other.” Badminton spoke for about
Nikolas Badminton of Freelancer.com spoke about connecting talent to the global economy Monday night at North Island College. Photo by Hans Peter Meyer an hour on four various trends: software, education, the role of Freelancer.com and Canadians online. He spoke about a new economic ecosystem in the new world — the online world — and how every corner of the world is connected to the Internet. “We live in a magical time. If you are an entrepreneur, we can do anything we put our minds to, no matter the age.” He said thanks to the connectivity, the online world gives people opportunities to
pull themselves out of their current situation, and can provide them a chance to raise their social status. “I can go online and learn what to do; that’s a huge disruption to formal education,” he explained, and added more than 40 per cent of people learning online are from developing countries. Badminton said Freelancer.com began six years about with the intent to connect a large amount of people with skills from all over the world. “It’s about people getting the right work done by the
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WBN monthly meeting upcoming Calling all women! “Who’s Sleeping in Your Bed?” will be the topic for the next Comox Valley Women’s Business Network meeting, presented by Michele Henry and Frances Ferguson. Henry is the general manager of Hot Chocolates and Cake Bread Artisan Bakery, and a member of the WBN. Ferguson is a registered clinical counsellor with a homebased private practice in the
Stories Beach area between Courtenay and Campbell River. She works extensively with couples. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar. Networking starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30. This fun, interactive presentation will demonstrate what we all know – love comes from within – but with the busyness of life, running a business, a
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CVRD and CUPE reach collective agreement The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and CUPE 556, the union local representing approximately 72 employees, have agreed on a new, four-year collective agreement. The agreement, which will cover the period from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2018, provides for an eight per cent increase over the four years. The
River: Community coming to grips with tragedy Opinions? Continued from Page A1 Approximately one hour later, the mother was pulled out of the water and into a boat. Despite the efforts of multiple rescue and medical personnel, the 26-year-old Comox Valley woman pulled from the water did not survive. The woman’s seven-month-old son was airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital, where he remains at this time. His condition was last listed as critical. “Our heartfelt sympathies go out to this family”, said Staff Sgt. Kevin Mazur, plain clothes commander with the Comox Valley RCMP. “Based on the evidence and information we
have gathered so far, there is no indication that any third party was involved in the pair entering the water.” Investigators ask anyone who may have witnessed the pair near or in the waters of the Puntledge River prior to 2:40 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250338-1321. Meanwhile, the community continues to come to grips with the tragedy. “The city of Courtenay is only about 26,000 people so it’s really not a big city – the whole area is only about 65,000 – so indirectly most of us know something about most of us,” said Courte-
nay Mayor Larry Jangula. “Our concern, of course, is toward this person’s family, the parents, all the people involved. It’s a very difficult thing.” Jangula commended all those involved in the rescue operation. “The RCMP, the firefighters, the ambulance, the Search and Rescue people all did just an outstanding job,” he said. “I can tell you from personal experience, having been with the RCMP, that it’s bad enough for first responders when there’s tragedy or accidents but it’s 10 times as bad when there is a child involved.” -With files from RCMP
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Fretless offers fearless new take on traditional tunes Fretless Friday, Feb. 6 Merville Hall
writer Ruth Moody, and a haunting rendition of the traditional song Lonesome Scene of Winter, sung by Moody and Oliver Swain.
Hometown boy
On Friday, Feb. 6, at the Big Yellow Merville Hall, get set for non-stop fun as Canada’s awardwinning quartet, The Fretless, tour the West Coast with their first stop right here in the Comox Valley, hometown to one of the fiddlers, Trent Freeman. The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high acclaim around the world. This unique band is taking string music to fascinating places as it transforms fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.
Album of the Year The Fretless recently won Instrumental Album of the Year at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards and Ensemble of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards for their second album – both awards they also won in 2012 for their debut release Waterbound. Having been together for only three years, The Fretless has already toured extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe. This tour hits many of the band’s favourite spots, including a hometown or two, but also ventures into brand new territory.
The Fretless will perform at Merville Hall on Friday. The Fretless is very excited to perform for the first time in both Oregon and Washington. Growing upon the success this
unconventional quartet had with their debut album, The Fretless’s self-titled second album features a complex and refreshing take
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on traditional music. This new release includes an ethereal cover of Radiohead’s Airbag, sung by Juno Award-winning singer/song-
Having grown up in the Valley, fiddler Trent Freeman is now based out of Toronto and Vancouver, but he loves bringing his musical bandmates back to his roots and the band loves it as well as some of their most enthusiastic fans reside here. With The Fretless, Freeman is joined by Canadian fiddle champions Yvonne Hernandez and Karrnnel Sawitsky on violins, and Eric Wright on cello. Those of you who witnessed the amazing music of fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas last month are in for a double dose of their energy at this concert. So, join this dynamic group on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Big Yellow Merville Hall as they blow away the fog and rain with their powerful playing. Doors open 7 p.m., the show starts 7:30. Tickets $18 adult/$10 youth and will be on sale at The Music Plant in Campbell River, Blue Heron Books in Comox and Long & McQuade in Courtenay. At the door, $20 adult/$12 youth. This concert is aimed to raise awareness of the historic Stolen Church which now rests proudly on the Merville Hall grounds, awaiting restoration. Call Craig, 250-339-4249, for more details.
Local authors Eriksson and Geddes read at North Island College Enjoy an evening of fiction ground in ecology with her life and poetry with NIC’s Write experiences to create works Here Readers Series with of fiction grounded in Ann Eriksson and Gary nature and populated Geddes Tuesday, Feb. 10 with compelling characat the Comox Valley camters. pus. Her recent release The celebrated local High Clear Bell of authors will read from Morning (Douglas & their recent works High McIntyre, 2014) is an Clear Bell of Morning elegant and affecting and What Does a House novel that illustrates Want? at the Stan Hagen GEDDES the upheaval in the lives Theatre, starting at 7 p.m. of families confronted with psyAs a novelist and biologist, chotic disorders, while at the Ann Eriksson combines a back- same time celebrating the natu-
ral world and sending a caution- of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, ary warning of what we all have drama, criticism, translation, to lose. and anthologies, and What Does A House won a dozen national Want? Selected Poems and international lit(Red Hen Press, 2014) is erary awards, includdescribed as a tongue in ing the Commonwealth the ear and a red-hot neePoetry Prize (Americas dle to the conscience colRegion), the Lieutenant lection of poems written Governor’s Award for in Gary Geddes’s “brilLiterary Excellence, and liantly polished, cinematthe Gabriela Mistral ographic, white-knuckled ERIKSSON Prize from Chile. style” (Montreal Gazette). Eriksson and Geddes will Gary Geddes has written also join the Fat Oyster Reading and edited more than 40 books Series on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at
the Fanny Bay Hall at 7 p.m. Admission for this second reading is by donation and open to everyone. North Island College’s Write Here Readers Series showcases the richness of literary arts in our region, offering students and community members the extraordinary opportunity to hear Canadian writers read from and talk about their work. This free public reading series is made possible with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts. All are welcome!
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Activity Leader - Cub Scouts
Melissa Braun - 250-668-0983 mbraun@scouts.ca Courtenay Scouts are looking for volunteers to help out as activity leaders. If you like to work with youth ages 8 - 10 years, and want to have fun teaching games, crafts, or outdoors skills, please contact Melissa at mbraun@scouts.ca.
Receptionist Georgia Strait Jazz Society presents The 18-piece Arrowsmith Big Band Thursday.
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Big band sounds at the Avalanche Word is getting out and the jazz community is getting stronger. The performance by the Herb Alpert Tribute band two Thursdays ago was the best ever supported in the nine years of Georgia Straight Jazz Society’s regular concerts, as more than 100 music lovers enjoyed this festive night. Last week jazz fans were treated to cool west coast music, with wonderful vocals by Swing Street featuring Jackie Z. From those two diverse performances we introduce another great shift: big band music. Yes, this is the full 18-piece band, and boy, these are among the best around. The Arrowsmith Big Band says it’s delighted to be returning to the jazz club at The Avalanche Bar on Feb. 5. They may be delighted: GSJS members are down-
right excited, because the Arrowsmith Big Band never fails to treat fans to a range of great music, from classic numbers of the ‘40s to some of the most contemporary compositions: music of the 21st century. If you like the sound of big band music, then this is the night for you. The band is based in Oceanside, and has among its members some of the best regional jazz players on the Central Island. Soloists include Oceanside players Dan Craven (tenor sax), Claudio Fantinato (alto and soprano sax) and Dave Stewart (trumpet), as well as Nanaimo’s Greg Bush (trumpet) and Barry Miller (piano) and Courtenay’s own Paul Nuez on trombone. Originally formed in 1975, the band has enjoyed several incarnations over the years. For the last 12 years or so the
band has concentrated on big band jazz from established and emerging arrangers. For this visit to The Av, the band has selected around 20 charts in a wide variety of styles, from gentle big band ballads to driving swing. Established arrangers such as Frank Mantooth, John LaBarbera, Bill Holman and Sammy Nestico will be featured, as well as contemporary arrangements by the current arranging wunderkind, Gordon Goodwin. Canadian writers are not left out: the sets will include charts by Rob McConnell, Pete Coulman and Vancouver’s own Bobby Hales. The band always looks forward to playing for a discerning audience at Georgia Straight Jazz Society. In the year since it last played in Courtenay there have been a few changes in
personnel. This week you’ll discover two new faces in the sax section: Caleb Boorboom (yet another amazing young player from Oceanside) on alto, and subbing on baritone sax Rob Alsop from Ladysmith. Newcomers in the trombone lineup are bass trombone player Will Oxland from Nanaimo and (subbing for yet another snowbird band member) Courtenay’s Jeff Agopsowicz. If you keep reading about how successful the jazz club has become, or heard friends giving an excited account of how good the music is, why not treat yourself to a show? Experience an evening of great live jazz music of all genres (over 40 shows each season) for an entry price of $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. For more info, visit www.georgiastraight jazz.com or see us on Facebook.
from Faure’s Requiem. Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble is pleased to once again host this dynamic group of young singers at St. George’s Church on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or at Laughing Oyster Book Store in Courtenay.
National Volunteer Week Committee
tyler@volunteercomoxvalley.ca 250-334-8063 Help Volunteer Comox Valley plan and initiate the biggest celebration of volunteer recognition in our community this year. 1-2 meetings per month in February and March. Knowledge of non-profit sector and local businesses an asset.
‘Parents Night Out’ Volunteers
Candice Spain - 250-337-5190 specialevents@blackcreek-cc.com Black Creek Community Association has an event coming up on Valentine’s Day for Kids. It’s called Parents’ Night Out and they take the kids while the parents go out for dinner. They are looking for 4 students 15-18 who would like to help with crafts, making mini pizzas and having a chocolate fondue, playing games, and general childminding.
Grant Writer and Coordinator
Larissa Whitby - 250-218-0201 larissaw@live.ca Write and submit Grant applications before the deadlines. Seek out new grant opportunities. Manage internal operations to maintain Grant compliance such as tracking and reporting back to the Granting Society. Previous grant writing experience is a benefit. Requirements: Computer and language skills.
Hospice Volunteer
Classical music concert Friday evening The Comox Valley will welcome national and international award winning Capilano University Singers under the direction of Lars Kaario on Friday Feb. 6 for an evening of unforgettable classical music. The concert will feature works by Poulenc, Durufle, Saint-Saens and Charpentier as well as selections
Sarah Sullivan - 250-338-7400 sarah.sullivan@avi.org AVI is seeking several friendly volunteers to greet the public, answer the phone, maintain resource library, and provide light clerical duties as required. Volunteers are needed for morning shifts (9am till Noon) as well as afternoon shifts (1pm to 4pm) - on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.
Michelle Dodd - 250-339-5533 reception@comoxhospice.com Hospice Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to those in our community facing terminal illness and bereavement. 4 hours of volunteer support one day a week. Volunteers interested in working with clients receive 30 hours of Hospice Palliative Volunteer Training.
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Powerlifting Head Coach
Alisa Hooper - 250-218-9311 alisa.hooper@gmail.com Special Olympics is looking for a Head Coach to take their Powerlifting Program. This is a new program in the Comox Valley and they would provide proper training and information needed to coordinate this program. Must have a good knowledge of proper Powerlifting techniques and how to do so safely.
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Deli!
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Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Cut Tulips
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Cheerios Jumbo Cereal Original, 1kg
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Canadian AA
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400gr
Country Natural Chicken Strips, Wings, or Nuggets
480-720gr
750gr
284-340gr
4
2$
99
Bonus Q-Points Rocky Mountain Ranch
Ribs
600-750gr
10,000
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Pie Crust Mix
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99
260gr
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Five Alive
1000
Island Farms
Vanilla Plus Yogurt
12x100gr Rogers
Trophy
10kg
600-800gr
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Flour
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99
Swanson
Dinners
Selected, 280-383gr
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3000
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Dempster’s
Home Bakery Garlic Bread 323gr
5000 Grace
Rogers
Raisins or Pitted Prunes
750gr-1.1kg
9
99
Sun-Maid
Oats
Island Farms
Vanilla Plus Yogurt 650gr
Hershey’s
Chipits
2$
200-350gr
500-750gr
Coconut Water 310-500ml
for
5000 1lt
3000
5
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Chicken Drumsticks
5.49 per kg
8.80 per kg
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2
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Grain Fed Free Run
Boar’s Head
Hertel’s
Gourmet Sausage 8.80 per kg
Grimm’s
Smokies 450gr
3
99
Family Pack
Olymel
Naturally Smoked Sliced Bacon
Weiners
New Zealand
Lamb Burgers
450gr
500gr
568gr
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Jello
Ryvita
Instant Pudding
Wholegrain Rye Crispbread
Selected, 153-170gr
200-250gr
2$ for
5
Kraft
Ocean’s
890ml
213gr
450-465gr
3
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread 250gr
for
10
Duncan Hines
Angel Food Cake Mix
Kraft
3$
3000
Wild Sockeye Salmon
Miracle Whip
Ocean’s
Wild Pink Salmon 213gr
3
99 Ocean’s
Wild Cocktail Shrimp or Crab Meat with Leg Meat
99
Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna in Water Selected, 170gr
113-170gr
900gr
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Duncan Hines
Frosting 450gr
2500 Chocolate Bar 100gr
3500 Kettle Chips
Kraft
Cheez Whiz
3000
Hershey
Ocean’s
4$ for
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5
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5
15
Baked Potato Chips 113gr
5000
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Approx. 800gr
Dr. Oetker
Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza
99
3
99
Paradise Island
Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
selected, 200gr
325-390gr
SunRype
Frosting
Valentine or Red Velvet, 312-396gr
432-461gr
¢
Betty Crocker
Ready to Bake Cookies
Supermoist Cake Mix
99
Knorr
2
99
WIN!
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WIN!
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Lipton Soup Mix
4’s
5
Premium Plus Crackers
for
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5
Kraft
Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Original, 225gr
5
5$ for
2$ for
Dempster’s
White or 100% Whole Wheat Bread
4
Knorr
570-675gr
Kraft
Red Rose
25¢
Dempster’s & Quality Foods Supporting Health Care
2$ for
4
Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
Unico
Vegetable Oil
4
4
99
3.78lt
99¢
3$ for
4
Unico
Unico
Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils
9
99 BIG Family Pack
4
4
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Dairyland
E.D. Smith
Milk 2 Go
325-473ml
500ml
630-640ml
99
for
2
5
Knorr
Christie
Cookies
for
Unico
Pasta
Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
700-900gr
Orville Redenbacher’s
for
2
99
99¢
5
Black Diamond
Cheese Strings
Unico
336gr
Gallo
Tomatoes
5
5$
2$ for
5
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
4x99gr
210-246gr
112-147gr
4
for
Pop Up Bowl Gourmet Popping Corn
Selected, 265-300gr
Pasta Sidekicks
5
5$
2$
99
3$
3$
Unico
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
for
Plus Applicable Fees
Triple Fruits Spread
Selected, 500gr
26-41gr
540ml
99
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Knorr
40-83gr
130-155gr
for
Kraft
Classic Sauce or Gravy Mix
Soup Mix
Plus Applicable Fees
Peanut Butter
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3lt
99
Knorr
Knorr
Rice Sidekicks
3
Mozzarellissima
500gr
for
99
Saputo Lite
Saputo
Bari Ricotta
4
5
3$
5
2$
4$
Pasta Sauce
144’s
2
220-240gr
for
Orange Pekoe Tea
99
5
5$
FAMILY TIME OFFER NHL15 WIN A BUNDLE Simply Broth
Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices
2
5
900ml
5$
100% Juice
Juice, Smoothie or Coconut Water
5x200ml
99
5$
Christie
450-500gr
4’s
SunRype
SunRype
100% Juice
340-450gr
Plus Applicable Fees
1.36lt
2$ for
907gr
99
99
454gr
3
4
3
99
Pillsbury
Betty Crocker
Bassili’s Best
Canadian Feta Cheese
Estate Whole Bean Coffee
1lt
1lt
¢
BIG Family Pack
Melitta
SunRype
100% Pure Apple Juice
Oil
907gr
250gr
February is Apple Month!
25¢
Becel
Soft Margarine
Quickies
9
25¢ from Becel or Dempster’s purchases to health care this February!
Becel
Bassili’s
Paradise Island
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
25¢
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Black Diamond
Shredded Cheese
340gr
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
796ml
375ml
1lt
170ml
4$ for
5
4$ for
10
5$ 5 for
4$ for
5
4$ for
5 4
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Approx. 800gr
Dr. Oetker
Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza
99
3
99
Paradise Island
Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
selected, 200gr
325-390gr
SunRype
Frosting
Valentine or Red Velvet, 312-396gr
432-461gr
¢
Betty Crocker
Ready to Bake Cookies
Supermoist Cake Mix
99
Knorr
2
99
WIN!
Lipton Cup A Soup
WIN!
Knorr
Lipton Soup Mix
4’s
5
Premium Plus Crackers
for
for
5
Kraft
Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Original, 225gr
5
5$ for
2$ for
Dempster’s
White or 100% Whole Wheat Bread
4
Knorr
570-675gr
Kraft
Red Rose
25¢
Dempster’s & Quality Foods Supporting Health Care
2$ for
4
Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
Unico
Vegetable Oil
4
4
99
3.78lt
99¢
3$ for
4
Unico
Unico
Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils
9
99 BIG Family Pack
4
4
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Dairyland
E.D. Smith
Milk 2 Go
325-473ml
500ml
630-640ml
99
for
2
5
Knorr
Christie
Cookies
for
Unico
Pasta
Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
700-900gr
Orville Redenbacher’s
for
2
99
99¢
5
Black Diamond
Cheese Strings
Unico
336gr
Gallo
Tomatoes
5
5$
2$ for
5
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
4x99gr
210-246gr
112-147gr
4
for
Pop Up Bowl Gourmet Popping Corn
Selected, 265-300gr
Pasta Sidekicks
5
5$
2$
99
3$
3$
Unico
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
for
Plus Applicable Fees
Triple Fruits Spread
Selected, 500gr
26-41gr
540ml
99
Ragu
Knorr
40-83gr
130-155gr
for
Kraft
Classic Sauce or Gravy Mix
Soup Mix
Plus Applicable Fees
Peanut Butter
Use your Q-Card when you purchase any participating Unico product and be entered to win an 11 piece Lagostina Cook Set!
3lt
99
Knorr
Knorr
Rice Sidekicks
3
Mozzarellissima
500gr
for
99
Saputo Lite
Saputo
Bari Ricotta
4
5
3$
5
2$
4$
Pasta Sauce
144’s
2
220-240gr
for
Orange Pekoe Tea
99
5
5$
FAMILY TIME OFFER NHL15 WIN A BUNDLE Simply Broth
Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices
2
5
900ml
5$
100% Juice
Juice, Smoothie or Coconut Water
5x200ml
99
5$
Christie
450-500gr
4’s
SunRype
SunRype
100% Juice
340-450gr
Plus Applicable Fees
1.36lt
2$ for
907gr
99
99
454gr
3
4
3
99
Pillsbury
Betty Crocker
Bassili’s Best
Canadian Feta Cheese
Estate Whole Bean Coffee
1lt
1lt
¢
BIG Family Pack
Melitta
SunRype
100% Pure Apple Juice
Oil
907gr
250gr
February is Apple Month!
25¢
Becel
Soft Margarine
Quickies
9
25¢ from Becel or Dempster’s purchases to health care this February!
Becel
Bassili’s
Paradise Island
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
25¢
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for
Black Diamond
Shredded Cheese
340gr
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
796ml
375ml
1lt
170ml
4$ for
5
4$ for
10
5$ 5 for
4$ for
5
4$ for
5 4
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4
99
4
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The spandex-clad Green Men are saying goodbye to hockey fans across B.C. with a 10-city farewell tour for charity. They will be at the Comox Valley Sports Centre on Saturday, Feb. 7 when the Comox Valley Glacier Kings host the Nanaimo Buccaneers. Renowned for tormenting opposing players at Vancouver Canucks’ home games, Sully (Ryan Sullivan) and Force (Adam Forsythe) will be donning green for appearances at WHL, BCHL and VIJHL hockey games as far afield as Trail and Prince George. The tour, presented by Pacific Coastal Airlines, started Jan. 10 in Victoria and will end March 13 in Vancouver. “We’re taking our shtick to hockey arenas around the province and it’s going to be a blast!” says Forsythe, the taller of the two men in green. “We’ll be raising roofs and raising funds for kidney cancer research at the Canadian Cancer Society.” It’s a deeply personal matter for Sullivan. “The reason that we’re doing kidney cancer is because that’s what I lost my grandfather to almost a decade ago,” he says. The duo will be doing their thing during the game
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As part of their 10-city farewell tour, the Green Men will be at the Comox Valley Glacier Kings game this Saturday. PHOTO SUBMITTED and also seeking donations to the charity through photos and autograph signings. Sullivan is selling his hit autobiography for $20 and both Sully and Force will autograph it. “We (Pacific Coastal Airlines) have a media wall the guys pose in front of and we’re running a contest on Instagram for the best
of the photos,” said Shawn Warneboldt, corporate sales manager for Pacific Coastal Airline. Sully and Force started wearing the now iconic green spandex suits during the 2009-2010 season, establishing a loyal fan base through regular appearances on TV sports highlight reels and on social media channels.
They were inducted into the ESPN Hall of Fans in 2012. “After five years of pulling outrageous stunts in those stretchy outfits, we decided it was finally time to send ‘em to the cleaners,” says Sullivan. “B.C. hockey fans built this. It’s only fitting we get to end it together!” – BC Local News
The VIJHL’s top two teams took no prisoners on Jan. 31 as the North Division leading Campbell River Storm blanked the second-place Comox Valley Glacier Kings 7-0 while the South Division leading Victoria Cougars crushed the fourthplace Kerry Park Islanders 12-0. Victoria (37-5-1-0) is now one point up on Campbell River (35-4-1-3) in the race for best overall regular season record. Saturday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre, the Storm had as many shots in the first period as the Glacier Kings did for the entire game – 14 – as they outshot their hosts 39-14 while enjoying period leads of 3-0 and 4-0. Liam Young stopped 26 of 32 shots before giving way to AP backup Wilson Beebe six minutes into the third period. Young was named the game’s third star. Riley Welyk earned the shutout. First star Colin Blake paced the C.R. attack with five points (2g, 3a) while second star Tyler Welch added four points (1g, 3a), the same as Will McNamara. Things don’t get any easier for the G-Kings as they head into the final month of regular season action as they play six games in 10 days. On Feb. 5 they visit Victoria, on Feb. 7 they host the Nanaimo Buccaneers (who they are battling for second place in the North) then on Feb. 8 they are in Campbell River. On Feb. 9 they play Oceanisde in a game rescheduled from Dec. 22, then visit Nanaimo on Feb. 12 and wrap things up Feb. 14 at home against the Storm. ICE CHIPS Another lopsided game Jan. 31 saw Saanich thrash Oceanside 10-2 ...
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Sign up for Herb Bradley Challenge There’s still time to register a team grown to be one of the biggest in “The short race takes place in the for the 2015 Herb Bradley Challenge western Canada, offering people with morning and you have the rest of the which takes place Sunday, Feb. 15 on physical, cognitive or developmental day to enjoy the mountain experiMount Washington. Over the years, disabilities, the opportunity to get ence.” many Vancouver Island businesses out each winter and have fun on the Are you a business owner lookand families have supported ing to reward employees with this annual event by entering a team building experience To join in the fun on Feb. 15 just a team for a fun day on the on the slopes? Want to get round up three people willing to attach slopes. together a group of friends The Herb Bradley Chal- themselves to skis or snowboards and navi- and family to support a great lenge (HBC), named after the cause, then consider entering founder of adaptive snows- gate down a gentle slalom course. a team in this year’s Herb ports in the Comox Valley, is Brian Gorman Bradley Challenge. Vancouver Island Society for For more information on Adaptive Snowsports’ (VISAS) the Herb Bradley Challenge slopes and trails. main fundraiser. Proceeds from this “To join in the fun on Feb. 15 contact Brian Gorman at 250-218event support adaptive snowboard just round up three people willing to 6335, email: givebrianahug@gmail. and ski programs for 500-plus partici- attach themselves to skis or snow- com. pants each season. For additional information and/or boards and navigate down a gentle “This fundraiser,” said 2015 HBC slalom course,” added Gorman. “No to download a HBC registration form, organizer Brian Gorman, “provides experience is required.” The entry fee just click onto www.visasweb.ca. And the dollars to run our Winter Sports is only $300 and includes lift tickets check out VISAS’ exciting promotionFestival, the racing program, and for the day and lunch, and includes a al video on its homepage, join VISAS’ upgrade our adaptive ski and snow- charitable donation. Facebook page, and view highlights board equipment.” “Each team will be allocated one of from this year’s festival at VISAS’ With the generous support from our smiling students for the race. And Flickr site. Peter Gibson and his team at Mount the team closest to their guesstimate – Vancouver Island Society for Washington, VISAS’ program has time is the winner,” added Gorman. Adaptive Snowsports
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Towhees split league games The G.P. Vanier Towhees split a pair of senior boys high school basketball games last week, losing to Dover Bay and beating Port Alberni. On Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Nanaimo, Dover Bay started strong and led 17-9, but the Towhees pulled closer at the end of the quarter to come within four, 17-13. The second quarter was a back and forth affair, with much of the Vanier bench needing to play due to foul trouble. Still a four-point lead for Dover at the half. “The second half proved as physical as the first, with the smaller Dover players trying to get physical with the bigger Towhees, and it was paying off since the referees continued to say ‘We’re letting them play!’” said Vanier head coach Larry Street. Much to the chagrin of the Courtenay team, a lot was let go and the game boiled down to some key plays at the end. “Mistakes at the scorers’ table didn’t help, and with some suspect calls in the last two minutes we lost 77-70,” Street said. Anders Storgaard led the Towhees with 26 points and four assists on 53 per cent shooting, Chase Hobenshield endured a lot of shoving to add 17 points while Bryce Olsen was very strong on the boards with 11, while trying to hold down Dover’s Christian Wigmore on defence. Tyler Knopp chucked in another 10 boards while gathering 13 rebounds. On Thursday, Jan. 29 the Towhees were at Port Alberni. “What a great facility to play in! A beautiful new school with a top class gym,” Street said. Maybe the Towhees were admiring a bit too much in the first quarter, down 12-4 early, yet coming back to tie at the end of the quarter 13-13. The second quarter was much the same, and a number of the Towhee bench came in to keep it close. Vanier led at half time 30-26. The third quarter was a completely different story as the Towhees were fed up with how they were playing, and played a mixture of zone and man-to-man. At one point the Towhees, led by Stor-
gaard’s six steals and two dunks, outscored Alberni 26-2, and ran away with the game. The last quarter was a good chance for the Vanier bench to get some much needed game time and the score ended 68-42. Storgaard led with 28 points, seven steals, and eight rebounds. Knopp chipped in 11 points and nine rebounds as well as eight aggressive steals. Adding eight points each were Olsen and Hobenshield. “Bryce had nine rebounds as well. Point guard Brandon Balon was a pest again on defence with four steals and he added five assists,” said Street. The Towhees are currently 19-6 overall with 3-1 league record. There are four more games left. This coming weekend they travel to Langley to play #3 ranked Walnut Grove who recently defeated #2 Oak Bay. Then on Saturday they play much-improved Maple Ridge before coming home for their last two league games. On Feb. 10 the Towhees travel to Duncan to play an important first place game against Cowichan and then their last game of the year on Feb. 12 at home is against Port Alberni. “That is also our annual Senior Night, as well as an Elementary School Free Throw shooting competition. Schools, call me if you want to attend,” Street said. – G.P. Vanier Towhees
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U17 Riptide playing well The U17 Upper Island Riptide wound up their regular season in the Vancouver Island Premier League on Jan. 25 with a 1-1 tie against the 1998 Juan de Fuca team at West Hills Stadium in Langford. A tie was a fitting end to the regular season for this group of 15- to 17-year-old boys. Their soccer season started back in September with a 2-2 tie against the U18 Saanich Fusion in Saanich. Sandwiched between those two ties were an additional four ties, along with four wins and four losses. With a final record of four wins, four losses, and six ties the boys move into playdowns in Feb-
ruary holding fifth spot in the eight-team league. While makeup games will confirm the final standings, the Riptide boys appear to be heading south to Saanich to play their U18 squad in the first round. Their previous matches this season have both ended in ties. The U17 Riptide squad is made up of boys from Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman Island and Nanoose Bay. The group has kicked off the 2015 portion of the campaign with a win and a tie and move into the playoffs with building confidence in their defensive play and intent on making their mark against their southern opponents. Riptide coaches Paul
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December 1, 1940 – January 24, 2015 Dorothy Irene Sampson, 74, of Courtenay, British Columbia, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Predeceased by her parents, Melba and Adolph Gottselig, Dorothy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lorne; children Lisa (Todd) Cipperley, Greg (Nadine) Sampson; grandchildren, Haley, Skyler and Miranda; sisters, Katherine Butler and Vivian (Gordon) Johnson; and her two dogs, Jawz and Cactus. Dorothy grew up in Bowness, Alberta where she developed a passion for friendships, family, birding, hiking, riding horses and caring for her many pets. Dorothy met her husband, Lorne, when they were both working as lifeguards at the “Happy Valley Pool�. They made such a handsome couple that they were chosen to be models on the postcards advertising ‘Happy Valley Pool and Recreation Area’. Dorothy and Lorne raised their family on an acreage in Millarville where they nurtured and shared their love of animals and nature. Summers were spent at the family cabin on Shuswap Lake, in BC making happy memories swimming, water-skiing, exploring, and singing at campfires with Dorothy playing her Autoharp. Dorothy, an accomplished athlete, was a hostess and tour guide helping skiers to “find their way� on the hill at Lake Louise. After moving to Vancouver Island, she became a line dancer and an avid golfer – getting a hole in one! Dorothy was not only a lover of nature and a joyful person, she was a caring wife, loving mother, fantastic listener, and a faithful best friend to many. She is remembered for her love of people and good fun. Dorothy loved to laugh and had a smile that would light up the room, an amazing sense of humour, and entertained people constantly with her quick wit. Dorothy will be sadly missed and remembered forever by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Dorothy’s memory with a donation to either the Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2T7 - online at www.calgaryhumane.ca or the BC SPCA Comox Valley & District Branch, 1668 Ryan Road, Comox, BC V9M 3Z8 online at www.spca.bc.ca/branches/comox-valley To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca
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Nar-Anon are you affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.
LOST AND FOUND LOST FRIDAY January 23 at the Filberg or the Waverley a gold opal earring. Reward! If found please call (250)7026112. LOST: GOLD earring, Campbell River Shopping Mall near Reitmans. Reward. Please call (250)334-3213.
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application. HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
HAIRSTYLISTS/MANAGER $1000 Hiring Bonus $12.50/ hour, paid overtime, 25% profit sharing on sales, paid vacation, equipment supplied and maintained. Advanced annual up grading training. Benefits include dental, drug, eye care. Phone 250-668-5885 or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca
LOOKING FOR live in caregiver/nanny to look after 7 yrs old girl. Assist activityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, home and school. Preferably Filipino. Call Doris 250-338-2798
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CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
FIRE WOOD $160 a cord. Phone 250-339-2458, cell 250-898-7099 SEASONED FIREWOOD, full dry, measured cords. Mixed $150. Fir $160. 250-898-8896 or 250-702-3959.
RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S
Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered & Licensed Practical Nurses for all shifts currently available, to support our Pediatric/Adolescent clients for home/school care in the Courtenay and Campbell River area, to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training as required. If you are an RN or LPN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you. Employee BeneďŹ t Package Available. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby office: 1-866-686-7435 or Email: Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca
HELP WANTED Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625
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GARDENING
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1-CHINA CABINET w/hutch. Old Country Rose China of 12 like new. 2 piece ladder. New sewing machine cabinet w/drawers. Brand new wheel chair. Like new wheelchair. Like new Samsung 39â&#x20AC;? T.V. with stand. Please call 250-331-9252 - Courtenay. Moving Sale.
HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
MISC SERVICES TRADES, TECHNICAL CLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on experience. 604-819-9447 the.treeguy@hotmail.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Classes available. SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
PETS Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855
STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really big sale!â&#x20AC;? All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca
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HOME STAY FAMILIES HOST FAMILIES needed! Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT volunteering in your community July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.
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REAL ESTATE
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
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REGENCY WOOD burning fire place insert for sale energy efficient 2100 model very attractive two speed fan & all accessories included. Also steel chimney liner (A Must See). $425.00 O.B.O. 250334-2810 Courtenay.
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
PETS
COURTENAY
BRAND NEW aluminum trailer. 10 ft x 4 ft with toolbox, spare tire, double loading ramp, tail lights, and licensed. Suitable for yard maintenance work and or transportation of bikes. $2500. Plus: Almost new electric scooter. New batteries, low miles, only 410km $800. Call: 250-338-9661
SALON EQUIPMENT 2 hair dryer chairs, 3 barber chairs, 1 shampoo basin, miscellaneous accessories. 250-923-5507
Substitute Carrier Needed
DEALER REQUIREDearn $8,000 to $10,000 cash per month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. Your investment $15,000.00, some financing is available. 1(604)930-6040.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FRIENDLY FRANK 8MM MOVIE Camera, projector and screen. $80. Call (250)339-3314.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SALE BY OWNER
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
CHILDCARE PROVIDED in my home or yours. Week days only, (no evenings or weekends). Courtenay area. Reference upon request. Please call Jacquie 250-218-1040
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CHILDREN
$100 CHILD CARE CREDIT Ask for details Group Child Care Preschool Before/After School Care SPACES AVAILABLE! REGISTER TODAY! Comox Centre 215 Church St. Call Elsa - 250-890-9388
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
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FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view call for information 250-753-0160
GREAT CAMPBELL RIVER NEIGHBOURHOOD! $288,000 ..â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś. 265 South McCarthy St. 3 Bedroom family home, full basement (suite potential). Private fenced level backyard, gas heat & fireplaces, Call 250.287.6635.
MOVABLE COTTAGE, 160 sq.ft. Open, bright, insulated & wired; not plumbed. Enclosed deck. Reduced for quick sale $5000. (778)585-2287. traceykehler@hotmail.com
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REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. Mntn. view. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.
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Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM fresh renovation. New floor coverings, appliances, light fixtures and window coverings. Large private patio. Quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. A very special suite. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 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. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious in a quiet, well maintained adult building in central Courtenay, just three blocks from downtown. Recent renovation with new cabinets, flooring, blinds and light fixtures. Security entry. Dining room window. A unique suite. Call Dave @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM fresh renovations underway. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-7032264.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM recent renovation. Large kitchen. Private patio garden area. In suite storage. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1000 sq. ft. in a modern, well maintained and mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Full-sized appliances with in-suite washer/dryer. Large, designer kitchen. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Very attractive suite freshly renovated. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-3380267.
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WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/duplex-ph
WILLOW POINT 3bdrm 2bath, Backing onto cul-de-sac with ample access. Room for RV/workshop! Recent updates: flooring, roof, siding, windows, garage, gutters, ceiling paint, attic insulated, perim drain, etc. $244,900. 250-8308544 sa_petite@yahoo.com quick possession!
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COURTENAY 2-BDRM. Bay window, 5 appls, quiet, secure. NP/NS. $775. (250)702-4857.
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BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, balcony, res. pkg., storage, coin laundry, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $710/mth DIAMOND PARK 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, patio, fenced yard, 2 pkg spots, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed - $1,100/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, balcony, parking, N/S, no pets. Avail Mar 1 $650/mth. BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 $675/mth CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath duplex, 5 appls, garage, new paint, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,050/mth PUNTLEDGE AREA DUPLEX 2 bdrm, den w/balcony & skylights, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appls, woodstove, new paint, fenced yrd, garage, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $1,200/mth BRAIDWOOD MEWS 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, small pet neg w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $900/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $750/mth
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OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,000/mth. COURTENAY RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, nicely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, fenced yrd, workshop, carport, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,200/mth
SHARED ACCOMMODATION BEAUTIFUL CONDO w/balcony overlooking Puntledge River, five blocks to town centre. Fully furnished bedroom with bath. $550./mo. 250-331-0559
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2008 DODGE Charger, 82,000 km. $10,500 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250-334-4166.
TRUCKS & VANS MAZDA 2007 Pick-up. 24,000 km. Silver, A/C, P/B, P/S, stereo, box liner, 4-cyl, RWD. $10,900. Like new. Call (250)203-6657 or (250)2861308, Campbell River.
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2004 BMW 325i. 6 cyl. 5 spd. Manual. Central locking, power windows & sunroof. 6 way power & heated seats with lumbar support & position memory. Auto. climate control. Sound system. incl. Bluetooth. Cruise control + much more. Excel. Cond. $9150. Offers considered. 250-923-5950. Campbell River
APARTMENT/CONDO
2015 UTILITY Trailer, 5x8 closed. Includes new spare, jack & security locks. $2200. obo. Call (250)871-8334, Courtenay.
MARINE BOATS WANTED: TRAILER suitable for 26ft boat. Min. weight capacity of 7500lbs. FMI 250334-4463
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New owner takes over Courtenay car dealership dealership's location at 475 Silverdale Cres. off Ryan Road to be a "good hub" of economic activity with an auto mall feel. "Competition is a good thing," Sawchuk said. "We like having the other brands right close. Consumer choice — it allows them the ability to shop for more than one brand." Along with a line of new and used Mazdas, the dealership markets pre-owned Porsches, BMWs and Land
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Several years ago, Corey Sawchuk and his wife Amanda visited Vancouver Island and promptly fell in love with the place. As of Friday, Jan. 30, he has taken over as the new owner of the Mazda dealership in East Courtenay. "We're just in awe,” said Sawchuk, who had previously run a car dealership in Grande Prairie, Alta. “You couldn't pick a more beautiful climate and place." Though the Comox Valley might not contain the "boom and bust" of northern Alberta, Sawchuk is encouraged by a “steady and stable” local economy. "Economic indicators show a slow and steady growth. That's a great feature to have when you're opening a business. “Think about now, especially with oil prices and everything else, the energy market in Canada, there’s kind of a little question mark beside that,” he added. “Gives this area maybe a chance to draw those
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Daldas Farms of Black Creek won Agriculture Company of the Year at the 15th annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, Jan. 22 in Victoria. “What these awards are all about is celebrating the successes of the Vancouver Island companies who have quietly worked behind the scenes to make their communities better and employees a great place to work,” said Mark MacDonald, president of Invest Northwest Publishing. “In most cases, they’ve been doing what they do best without fanfare, and this event brings them into the spotlight to take a bow.”
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anada’s big six banks love to lure one another’s customers using incentives such as free tablets, prepaid credit cards or other consumer temptations. Qualifying for that iPad usually means transferring not just a chequing account, but also RSPs, a Tax-Free Savings Account and opening a new credit card. But what are the banks doing to retain loyal customers? Not very much, it seems. Most banks offer rewards programs, where points are accumulated through use of an annual fee credit card. Those fees tend to range upwards of $100 to $150. Rewards points accumulated through the credit card can then be redeemed for anything from a kitchen appliance to a tropical vacation. You’re looking at a lifetime of average consumer use to build up enough points for the latter option. It’s little wonder the lure of a $500 gadget is so appealing to Canadians, when two or even six decades of banking loyalty adds up to little more than a friendlier smile at your home branch. Ten years with RBC? We’ll waive your banking fees for the next six months. Half a century with TD? Pick a weekend getaway on us. One can dream. Unlike most grocery rewards programs, banking rewards points require the use of a credit card. The added benefit of most of those credit cards is a separate travel rewards program, where points can be redeemed for discounted flights (or in other cases, free coffee and donuts). Often the taxes and fuel surcharges are so excessive on flights that those flight points equate to only a few hundred dollars off the price of a $1,000 ticket. So who’s really benefiting from customer loyalty at the big banks in Canada? Mostly the shareholders and senior executives. Canadian banks are among the most stable investments in the world, thanks in part to good federal policies but also because Canadians are so complacent when being charged for everything from retaining a chequing account to the privilege of using a credit card. So next time you’re at the bank, don’t be afraid to ask: But what have you done for me lately? If they’re dismissive, jump ship and show them the consequence of a lack of proactive customer loyalty incentives. -Black Press Record Question of the Week This week: Would you be in favour of taxpayers flipping the bill ($50 million +) for a water filtration system? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll.
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he B.C. education minisSchleicher described how that try put on a forum on the testing has evolved to keep up. future of education last But our progress in the past week, bringing together public 10 years has tended to be slower and private school leaders with than some Asian countries, experts from around the world. despite B.C. being on the “high I watched the proceedings via end of investment” in education. webcast from the He warned against Politics Wosk Centre for Diathe trap of the induslogue in Vancouver, trial school model, which gives you a “pouring money in” hint about the forces to “do more of the pressing in on our same.” om century-old industrial Some of the best letcher model of schooling. results emerging First up was from a decade of Andreas Schleicher, digitally-driven globalization have been achieved on video link from his office through innovations that were in Paris, where he is director financed through bigger class of education and skills for the sizes, Schleicher said. Organization for Economic CoThis was too much for one operation and Development. He B.C. Teachers’ Federation reprebegan with the international sentative in the audience, who problem of people coming out of introduced herself as someone university who can’t find jobs, who spent the last transformaamid a skills shortage. tional decade working for the Schleicher said this is happening today because, “it’s not union, not in a classroom. She what you know but what you can disputed the OECD’s financial do with what you know.” Some calculations, lecturing some of education systems are adapting the world’s top economists that better than others as the value based on “spending power,” B.C. of merely passing on facts has schools are cash starved. declined. She followed this with the He said these days, almost any laundry list of BCTF demands student can pass any multiplethat hasn’t changed in 40 years – choice test if they have a smartsmaller classes, more prep time, phone. The question for parents more money. is what to do “if you want your The keynote speaker was child to be smarter than a smart- Yong Zhao, University of Oregon phone.” professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly The OECD runs international entertaining critique of stantesting that consistently ranks dardized testing and creativityB.C. and Canada among the crushing drills of the basics. (You best schools in the world, and
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can find a video archive at www. bcedplan.ca.) Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and others agreed remain vital to success. The issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives. Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yet-to-beidentified B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning. BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools. That’s underway here, with trades training in particular. Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students. By 2001 Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
Government to blame for diminishing caribou numbers Dear editor, Re: provincial wolf cull (Wolf kill last hope for South Selkirk caribou, Tom Fletcher column, Jan. 27) Wolves are not to blame for B.C.’s caribou crisis, yet they are about to be killed in an attempt to keep the caribou from disappearing from our landscape. Once again, the province has found a convenient scapegoat to deflect blame away from the
real cause of the problem — long term mismanagement of B.C.’s lands and forests. Government biologists have been warning politicians for years that forestry practices, roads, recreational uses and other intrusions into caribou habitat would eventually result in this situation; but not surprisingly, there were higher priorities of government that took precedence. So, it has come to this.
Just once, I would like the provincial government to show some contrition, and accept blame for its past mismanagement of lands and forests that led to this problem in the first place. We deserve a government that listens to biologists and is honest with the public. Is that too much to ask? Ross Peterson Nanoose Bay
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How does the school district justify the half-day Wednesday? Dear editor, I would like to hear justification for the removal of two halfdays a month from the education of the children in this school district. As I understand it, the two afternoons a month were originally given to teachers as time to learn about and to incorporate a new provincial curriculum into their classrooms. However, it is now two years later, which ought to have been more than enough time to complete this process. I am a retired teacher with more than 20 years experience teaching in the B.C. school sys-
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tem. During my teaching career, we were grateful for professional development days that did give us an opportunity to look at new and innovative ideas. For other learning experiences, we used time after the school day
and summer holidays to expand our expertise and to communicate with others in the field. As the registrar for the Naramata Conference on Special Education, I spent 30 years helping to organize a weekend conference
to assist educators to access new information and strategies relating to teaching children with special needs. No student was ever denied extended learning time for these professional opportunities. I have heard that the typical school day has been lengthened by a few minutes to equal the Wednesday afternoon closures, and my response is: that is a specious justification. A few minutes at the end of the day does not equal two afternoons a month. This is not happening in Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Richmond or other large school
districts where the challenges arising from poverty and multicultural students are much greater. If not there, then why here? Parents in the Comox Valley are not wealthy, and for two years they have had to stretch their resources to provide child care for their children every other Wednesday. Child care is not equal to school time, and I am deeply concerned that Valley children, including my grandchildren, are being shortchanged by their school district. Linda Weinberg Anmore, B.C.
Bullying in school not restricted to the students; staff suffering similar scenarios Dear editor, After reading Scott Montgomery’s letter re. workplace bullying in our schools (School trustees refuse to address bullying and morale, Jan. 27), I have had first hand experience and agree that something needs to be done. It would appear that the school dis-
trict anti-bullying policy does not apply to staff. The last five years of my employment as support staff was extremely stressful and our school suffered including staff, students, parents and even the community at large. Something changed administratively and
A solution to flooding issue Dear editor, We have just survived an elongated boil water advisory period because the settling pond we get our drinking water from, Comox Lake, was overwhelmed by very high rainfalls in a short period of time, resulting in turbid lake water and flooding of the lower parts of Courtenay, along the river. Let’s be realistic, we are experiencing climate change and unusually high rain and snow precipitation is here to stay, as well as periods of drought like we experienced during the summer of 2014. Some blame the clear-cutting of the Cruikshank River basin, as well as other clear cuts, as the cause of this flooding, although TimberWest does not agree. Is the valley of the Cruickshank River not a solution to our wild swings of water into Comox Lake? Could not the Cruickshank River valley be completely clear-cut - some pictures in a recent Record suggested that it is partially clear-cut now. A dam could be constructed at the outlet, install hydroelectric turbines, produce green energy and act as a reservoir to control water flows into Comox Lake at high precipitation times and also serve as a supplement to our water needs in times of drought. During the recent flooding, it was necessary to close the 5th St. Bridge due to extremely high water levels in the Puntledge River. Better control upstream would likely prevent this from happening. I hope the powers that be, and there are too many of them, will take a serious look at this solution. Grant Compton, Courtenay
staff were being disciplined for ridiculous reasons or sometimes, no reasons at all. Students were now allowed to verbally assault staff with no consequences and even the union accepted this as “normal”. Only physical assaults or serious threats were considered
worthy of pursuing. Long story short - after 24 years of virtually not taking a sick day, I found it necessary to go on medical leave and then had to quit to maintain what was left of my mental health. Threats, intimidation, name calling, changes to assignment, distrust and asking staff to
report on one another appear to be tools now in the hands of the human resources department. The real losers in this abuse of power are the students and society... our future looks grim!
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Seniors can have some fun at this year’s 55+ BC Games
Beginning this year, the province of B.C. is projected to have – for the first time in history – a majority of citizens aged 55 or older. This segment will drive many aspects of British Columbia’s collective lifestyle and continue to shatter old notions of what it means to age. It’s a new year and of course, with a new year
comes the time honoured tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions. How many have you made over the years? Have you planned to get in shape, work out more, lose some weight, perhaps gain some weight, quit smoking, make new friends, do some volunteer work, play and enjoy life more, get involved in something?
The solution to achieving many of your resolutions could be as easy as participating in the annual 55+ BC Games. If you are a B.C. resident 55 and older, you qualify – it’s as simple as that! All you have to do is decide which activity you would like to take part in and away you go. Many of the activities
are separated into age categories so the older the better- how often do you hear that these days? The mission of the 55 + BC Games is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of B.C.’s 55+ population. Several of the activities such as badminton, bridge, cribbage, darts, five-pin bowling, floor curling, ice curling, ice hockey, pickle-
ball, swimming, table tennis and whist are in full swing during the winter months. Other activities such as archery, cycling, golf, horseshoes, lawn bowling, slo-pitch,tennis and track and field are more weatherrelated and the qualifying rounds (if required) are later in the spring. The 55+ BC Games give
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Panago team has recipe for success
Comox Valley Panago has had a strong season so far with two great tournaments played out of town. They proudly represented the Comox Valley in Nanaimo and Campbell River with impressive games, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. You can come see CV Panago in action at the Comox Valley Novice tournament March 13-15. The team is the pride of their coaching staff – head coach Richard DeLuca, assistant coaches Garrett Clayton and Rob Mulrooney, and manager Trina Bay. They are also the envy of all the Novice teams for their pizza-fueled team meetings and post-game deliveries. “Thank you to Panago Pizza (owner Dean Boates) for being such a generous and tasty sponsor,” a team spokesperson said. – Comox Valley Panago Novice Hockey
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WolfPack in hot pursuit of playoff spot Kamloops, BC–Look out Canada West! The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s volleyball team is on a mission. The WolfPack continued their quest towards a spot in the 2014-15 post season on Saturday with a straight sets victory over the visiting Mount Royal University Cougars. The scores on the Warner Rentals Court at the Tournament Capital Centre were 25-20, 25-20, 25-11. TRU has improved to .500 on their six game winning streak (1111). The Cougars fell to 9-11. “Doesn’t matter what the score is or where in the game it is we need to be consistent,” said WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly about what his team’s motivation is right now. “Pretty happy with
the result. Another good weekend. We won on Senior’s Night which is good as well. We are still alive which is important going into a bye week. It is building into a huge final weekend of the season in Saskatchewan (Feb. 6-7).” This match was Senior’s Night where two of the team’s four fifth-year players: Blake Majcher (libero, Brandon, MB) and Casey Knight (outside hitter, Salt Spring Island, BC) were honoured. The WolfPack were again led by CIS Player of the Year Brad Gunter (fourth year, outside hitter, Courtenay, BC). Gunter had 14 kills in 33 opportunities with one serving ace, three digs and a solo block. “Brad looks like he is ready to go,” Hennelly said about his star player and the post season. “This week of
rest will be good for all of us. High volume guys like “Brad and Casey will appreciate the two days off. We will have three days on and two days off to mimic a playoff series.” Knight had nine kills in 20 swings with an assist, 10 digs and
three block assists. Graham Stoliker (fourth year, setter, Surrey, BC) had 31 assists, five digs and two block assists. Richey had 10 digs while Majcher had an assist and five digs. Mount Royal was led by Tyler Schmidt with 12 kills in 28 swings
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