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Residential reconciliation

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St. Michael’s Residential School in Alert Bay, B.C. — one of five remaining residential schools in the province — is slated for demolition later this year. This is the first of a threepart February series looking further into the stories of the students, challenges faced by local First Nations in the Comox Valley today, and a special mid-month ceremony at the school to acknowledge the past and ignite hope for the future. Evelyn Voyageur remembers her mother coming home in tears. She was nine years old, living on Gilford Island when she was told she had to leave to Alert Bay to attend St. Michael’s Residential School. “You have to go to the school or you’ll be taken away from us forever,

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or we’ll go to jail,” she recalls her mother saying. The next day, she was placed on a water taxi. Voyageur, who now lives in the Comox Valley, has gone on a healing journey, but says she has absolutely no recollection of the approximately 30-kilometre trip from her home to the school. “I try to bring it up in my memory, but it must have been so traumatic,” she says. “Ten of us were on that taxi.” Voyageur does, however, remember all of the six years she attended the school. “The very fabric of First Nations people is family. I was separated from my brother and my family. What they taught us is to not speak our lan-

Above, a single desk remains in a classroom in the dilapidated St. Michael’s Residential School. Right, Evelyn Voyageur shows a cut-out heart that will be part of the reconciliation ceremony later this month, which she will attend, along with other former students of the school. PHOTO SCOURTESY CTV VANCOUVER ISLAND

guage, to de-Indianize us.” While she admits there were some good people at the school, she describes days in the classrooms as emotionally degrading, filled with physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Her brother, whom she saw infrequently at St. Michael’s, ran away because he was starving, and made his way back to Gilford Island in a rowboat. Unlike many other residential schools, during Christmas, Easter and major holidays, students were able to go home and visit their parents. Voyageur considers herself very lucky. At home she was free. Her parents taught her skills such as fishing and berry picking. “Our parents were always so glad to see us. Our culture was so strong at home. Unfortunately, some other parents went to residential schools, and it was safer for the kids to stay in the school. That was not the case with us, and mom and dad.” For other students, Voyageur remembers there were no role models. She k n o w s m a n y people who were raised solely in residential schools, and learned everything from what happened both inside and outside the classroom.

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Project Watershed brings vision to council Quote of the Day ❝ ❞

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The Comox Valley Project Watershed Society would like the former Field Sawmill site returned to a natural state and protected for long-term conservation. Located on the banks of the Courtenay River near the 17th Street Bridge, the 8.39-acre property is adjacent to an area known as Hollyhock Marsh. It’s owned by International Forest Products (Interfor) and up for sale with Colliers International for $3.5 million. The society proposes to create an engineered wetland for salmon rearing and refuge. Removing sheet piling along the riverbank would prevent seals from trapping and killing salmon. The project was featured in the Jan. 13 edition of the Record (Campbell River supplies blueprint for reversion of sawmill site). “Right now, it’s a killing field for salmon,” estuary co-ordinator Jennifer Sutherst said in a presentation to Courtenay council Feb. 2. Pavement would be replaced with saltmarsh, shrubs, trees and a natural, sloping riverbank. The plan also includes trails, bike paths and signage. “This vision, we feel, is achievable,” Sutherst said. “It’s a strategic piece of land in terms of ecological value. We have a unique opportunity here.” The idea would mirror the Baikie Island restoration project at the Campbell River Estuary, which she considers more complicated. According to Project Watershed, native vegetation and restored riparian areas would form a natural barrier against flooding and storm surge. A restored site

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port the project in principle, and to appoint a member to liaise with a community committee. “We need partners and political will,” Sutherst said. Council referred the matter for a staff report which is expected to appear on the Feb. 16 agenda. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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An offering of dignity for breast cancer survivors abroad Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Jackie Jackson knows exactly what a good bra can do for a woman. She knows this based not only on her own experience, but what it has done for hundreds of Mexican woman who now hold their head high as a result of Jackson’s help. Jackson, who moved from Enderby, B.C. to the Comox Valley, is not only a breast cancer survivor, but the founder behind Cancer de Mama Clinic — an annual group which provides a healing service for those with breast cancer in Nayarit, Mexico. The clinic helps women by providing free prostheses, allowing them to regain their self confidence along with providing wigs, scarves, hats and clothes. “Some of the women come out and they are dancing with happiness. It’s so amazing. One woman collapsed in tears,” said Jackson from her Courtenay home. “It is such an emotional thing.” Following her mastectomy, Jackson — who spent considerable time with her husband in Mexico — met with Dr. Jose Gutierrez and inquired about the availability of resources for women with breast cancer. “They said that there was nothing in Tepic; the women have the operation and go home. There is no support and they know nothing about prostheses.” She added many Mexican women also deal with the added stigma of having cancer — looked upon as outcasts who should not

Cancer de Mama founder Jackie Jackson poses with one of the women whom she has assisted through her breast cancer clinic in Mexico. Inset, Jackson with the plaque of recognition presented to her by the Mexican government for her help with women who have breast cancer. be associated with in public, or feel they have to cover their bodies with layers of clothing and bulky sweaters, despite the sweltering heat. “In 2013 when I went down I met a woman who was crying. Her husband kept her locked away for two years; people wouldn’t have anything to do with her.” Part of the Cancer de Mama Clinic also includes education, in hopes of demonstrating that

women should be treated equally. While prostheses are covered for women in Canada, Jackson noted there is no medical coverage available for prostheses for Mexican women. While being fitted for her own prosthesis, Jackson was able to gather 20 prostheses to give away. “The women make makeshift prostheses; they are mostly stockings filled with birdseed.” Jackson initiated the creation

of a breast cancer support group, and a year later, with the help of a medical supply store in Kelowna, was able to collect 59 prostheses and bras to give away. A makeshift clinic was created at Jackson’s Mexican home where she fitted women and donated bras. “The women had a very hard time understanding why anyone would just give them something and not want anything in return.

The biggest question was if they had to go to my church,” she explained. “I had busloads of women show up at my house.” The clinic grew, and in 2006, Jackson, along with volunteers, fitted 368 women with bras and prostheses in two-and-ahalf days. “It is amazing to see how happy these women are … a lot of these women have never owned a bra in their life.” As the clinic grew, Jackson realized it was time to pass it on to a dedicated group of volunteers and medical professionals. In 2009 when she officially stepped away, the clinic moved into La Penita RV Park with space for hundreds of women. Over the course of a weekend, more than 200 volunteers come together to be fitted with prostheses, wigs, free clothes, have lunch and socialize. Last year, the Cancer de Mama clinic provided help for 567 women, and Jackson added while the need seems endless, they have never turned a single woman away. This year’s clinic has already taken place, but Jackson said the need is endless. The clinic is always looking for volunteers, donations of gently used bras, prosthetic bras, prosthetic forms, financial donations and people who can knit or crochet. For more information on the clinic, visit www.cancerdemamaclinic.com or visit their Facebook page.

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Local criminology instructor squares off with pot activists regarding legalization of marijuana

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North Island College criminology instructor/addictions consultant Geri Bemister squared off with pot activist Marc Emery, among others, in a panel discussion about Canadian marijuana laws, Wednesday at UVic. Emery was recently released from prison in the U.S., where he was incarcerated on drug charges. The panel also included Jim O’Rourke,

executive director of VisionQuest Recovery Society which helps people heal from addiction through better lifestyle choices. A certified interventionist, Bemister is a proponent of educated decisions as opposed to simply legalizing pot. On one hand, she notes the harms of marijuana are underrated and underreported. At the same time, she realizes that room exists for policy or legislative

reform in the area of medicinal substance use. “I think there’s definitely reform but not legalization, so we’ll look at a different strategy, perhaps a ticketing strategy,” Bemister said. “It’s not an economic solution to legalize a harmful substance. That’s not a way in which we function as a country. There’s a myth out there that a lot of people are sitting inside our institutions for simple possession of marijuana,

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Courtenay lacking in public art: panel discussion Record staff

The Comox Valley Art Gallery hosted an open discussion on the topic of public art at the recent “Voices of Fire,” with voices of experience on the panel. Karen Henry, public art director for the City of Vancouver, was one of the feature speakers on the panel. Bill Porteus, a Victoria-based artist who helped implement the capital city’s public art policy, and local artist Ed Varney were also on the panel. The purpose of the discussion was to shed light on the benefits of public art, what other cities are doing to support public art, and how Courtenay can improve on its support and promotion of public art. “We were just trying to get a bit of a dialogue going around whether we should be looking at ways to have more public art enrich the cultural environment of the city,” said CVAG executive director Glen Sanford, who was part of the Voices of Fire organizing committee. “Cities like Vancouver, most of its parks and a lot of its places have examples of public art, but here in Courtenay, we have almost none, which is unusual. Even on the Island, cities like Duncan and Nanaimo - they actually have policies in place that we don’t have here.” It’s not for a lack of local talent to promote. The Comox Valley is rife with artists, covering most every style of art. From Cumberland to Comox, to Denman and Hornby islands, the community is nationally renown for its artistic strength. Yet, when it comes to promoting from within, the community is lagging. “One example, Douglas Senft, who passed away a couple of years ago – his work is displayed as public art in other cities around the country, but none of it is here,” said Sanford. “He (lived) here [in Royston], and is known across the country for producing these big sculptures.” Vancouver has a public art policy in place that includes working with developers, so that a certain portion of their construction budget is specifically earmarked for public art. Build a condominium complex; donate public art to the city. “That is part of our program,” said Henry. “In the case of rezoning, when a developer is getting some benefit, by being allowed more density, or what have you, then that will figure in to a number of things in the city of Vancouver, and one of them is public art.” While such a plan would not be as successful in the Comox Valley, due to the relative lack of commercial development in the area, it is a policy that can easily be implemented – at little cost to the city, and for the benefit of the entire community. But even in Vancouver, the city contributes to the cultural enrichment in other ways.

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“The rezoning program is not the only part of the public art program,” said Henry. “The city does contribute part of the capital budget toward public art.” She added that there are many reasons to champion public art. “Public art is one of those things that has many different benefits,” she said. “It reflects the communities and the spirits of people that live in the area, and it can also give the area an identity. So it becomes both part of how the city develops and how we identify and express the city, as well as how other people identify the city.” Henry said developing such a public art policy is not anything that will happen overnight. It is a process, and it’s not only the City’s responsibility. There has to be an interest expressed by the masses in developing such a program. “You have to have a city that has a commitment and a certain amount of resources, and you have to have a public interest in that.”

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Cumberland splitting from CV Economic Development Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Cumberland intends to withdraw from the regional economic development service — provided under contract by the Comox Valley Economic Development Society (CVEDS) — because council wishes to spend money on initiatives that directly impact the village. Mayor Leslie Baird says the move would ease the society’s job and allow Cumberland to focus on its own needs that differ from other Valley communities. “I think what brought it to light for me was the reaction of the candidates at the all-candidates meeting, and when economic development was brought up,” she said, in reference to the pre-election forum. The consensus was to withdraw

from the service. “It’s really hard to have six bosses — the three municipalities and the three area directors. They have to go with the majority, and that’s completely understandable. “It was not an easy decision to make for me, but I understand why, and I think we could do a good job for the people,” Baird added. “We will be asking for input from people. We’ll set a plan up of how we’re going to proceed.” The request to withdraw from CVEDS rests with the provincial government. “It’s the appropriate timing because the contract is up with the regional district,” Baird said. Last year, the Village provided $45,157 to the service out of an annual operating budget of $1.1 million. Coun. Jesse Ketler was appointed to

the CVEDS board. Cumberland is one of the fastest growing and youngest communities in the central Island. The median age is 38.2 years. Population is growing at an annual average of 4.24 per cent. Council believes the village is at a critical point in its development. It wishes to focus on three main economic drivers identified in the updated Official Community Plan: eco-tourism, commercial development and industrial development. Baird believes business owners deserve a “Cumberland-specific organization working on their behalf.” Cumberland is developing as a destination for outdoor recreation, heritage, arts and culture. Future commercial development would augment accommodation, restau-

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St. Joe’s Christmas Campaign nets record amount of donations $123K equates to a 27 per cent increase over 2013

During November, December and January generous individuals, businesses and organizations donated over $123,000 to support the purchase of new innovative cardiac care equipment. This was a 27 per cent increase over the previous year’s total and a record for St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s Christmas campaign. “We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from the community,” said Lynn Dashkewytch, executive director for St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. “This new equipment will allow the cardiac care unit at St. Joseph’s to reach a new level of technology in diag-

nosis and monitoring.” “Having the latest cardiac equipment to treat patients is critical to providing great care and saving lives,” said Jane Murphy, president/CEO of St. Joseph’s General Hospital. “St. Joseph’s must continually update the equipment and technology to ensure that the people of the Comox Valley receive the very best care today and through the transition to the new hospital in 2017.” The new equipment needed for the unit includes • a Pulmonary Function Test machine; • three additional Pulse Oximeters; • a new Holter Monitor system. This equipment will provide many patient benefits that include: • decreased wait times for treatment

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Cumberland gets a Bitts risqué Come for a night of sexy burlesque, rollicking banter and Rosie’s signature sensual blues. Rosie Bitts, is a performer, producer, author and educator and one of the pioneers who brought the art form of burlesque to Vancouver Island. She brings her show to the Waverley Hotel on Feb. 12 She was a co-founder of the awardwinning Cheesecake Burlesque Revue and performed in and helped produce many of their shows during her tenure (2006-2008). She was the first burlesque teacher on Vancouver Island and has since taught her class “Learn to Love Your Jiggly Bitts” to hundreds of women from Campbell River to Victoria, and has now added “The Art of Sexy” and “The Passion Talks: Make Your Art Your Business”, a business course for artists. As well as teaching locally, Rosie has also been a guest teacher at BurlyCon Seattle (North America’s only burlesque education convention). Rosie started her production company, Best Bitts Productions (co-owned with Bruce Blake), in 2008, and has since toured Vancouver Island with her popular shows “The Bitts of Tease Cabaret” and “Brand New Boobies” (a show of new work and new performers), often bringing headliners from all over North America to further titillate and educate her audience. In 2011, Rosie combined her love of theatre, music and burlesque to create her first solo show, “The Fabulous Miss Rosie Bitts”, which she brings to Cumberland this week. Tickets are $17 advance/ $20 door. For advance tickets go to the hotel or go to www.cumberlandvillageworks.com.

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Islanders stomp podium at B.C. slopestyle comps More than 50 freestyle snowboard athletes from across the province visited Mount Washington Alpine Resort this past weekend to take part in two BC Snowboard Provincial Series Slopestyle competitions. The first event was held on Saturday and the second on Sunday, in the Rockstar Terrain park. The course consisted of a series of jumps, rails and boxes. In early January the competition had been put on standby, due to lack of snow, however mid-month snow accumulations allowed the event to go ahead as planned. “Snow conditions were not ideal,” said Cathy Astofooroff, executive director of BC Snowboard, “but the Mount Washington Park Crew built an amazing setup, very fun!” Several Vancouver Island athletes made the podium. On Saturday, Jacqueline Monette-Warren, of Parksville, won the U19 women’s event while Lukas Bergvinson of Courtenay placed second in the men’s U13 category, Markus Bergvinson of Courtenay placed third (U15) and Lane Weaver of Courtenay placed third (U13). On Sunday, Morgan Rogers of Campbell River placed second in the overall men’s category, Lukas Bergvinson won U13 and Markus Bergvinson placed third (U15).

Steve Recalma puts on a good show for the judges during the BC Snowboard Provincial Series slopestyle competitions at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. PHOTO SUBMITTED The First Nations Snowboard Team’s Island & High Performance Division produced podium results both days. On Saturday, Zoe Kostuchuck of Saskatoon placed second (U19) and

Aiva Noringseth of Courtenay placed third (U19) in the women’s event and Ryan Johnston of North Vancouver placed third (19+) in the men’s event. On Sunday, Knowlton

Griffiths of Comox placed third (U13), Ryan Johnston of North Vancouver placed second (19+) in men’s and Zoe Kostuchuck of Saskatoon won U19 women’s. Two more BC Snowboard

Provincial Series Slopestyle competitions are scheduled to take place this season; the next will be Feb. 14-15 at Mt. Seymour (currently on stand-by), followed by Big White on March 6-7.

From Feb. 22-28 Vancouver Island’s Jacqueline Monette-Warren will represent B.C. women in the Canada Winter Games at Tabor Mountain in Prince George. Jacquie is currently a member of the BC Development TeamVancouver but she used to train at Mount Washington with the VI Riders. “We’re all rooting for her!” a VI Riders’ spokesperson said. Kim Leming from the First Nations Snowboard TeamVancouver Island, will also be heading to the Canada Winter Games as an apprentice coach. “A special thank you to Ski Tak Hut and Alternative Groove for sponsoring this weekend’s event, and to the many volunteers and coaches who helped make it a success. Many thanks also to High Performance coach Jon Spanos and First Nations Snowboard Team local mountain sponsor Mount Washington and ViaSport for their support over the past nine seasons.” For more information on the VI Riders Snowboard Club check out www.viriders.ca, for the BC Snowboard Association visit www.bcsnowboard.com, and for the First Nations Snowboard Team visit www.fnriders.com or www. canadasnowboard.ca/en/ programs/aboriginal. – VI Riders

Happy’s Midget Tier 1 Chiefs are enjoying a banner season It’s official – for the first time in a long time the Comox Valley is home to a Tier 1 regular season champion. Happy’s Source for Sports Midget Tier 1 Chiefs have won the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association Midget Tier 1 regular season league banner. After a season which began last October and finished only a week or two ago, the Midget Chiefs have finished on top of the Tier 1 division with a record of 7-2-3. The Chiefs earned two of their three ties in their last regular season weekend, battling back to even things up with both the Nanaimo Clippers and the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies. This left the Chiefs atop the leader board, holding tenuously to a single point lead over the rival JdF Grizzlies, who had a game in hand. But thanks to the third-place Campbell River Tyees, who hand-

The Chiefs are now in the driver’s seat for the ❝ playoff banner, and are looking forward to making it a double banner season. ❞ ily thumped the Grizzlies in their final league game, the first-place banner has come home to Comox, ready to be raised to the rafters of Sports Centre #1. Playoff Picture The Chiefs were back in action this past weekend, beginning their quest to add the Tier 1 playoff banner to this year’s regular season success. Happy’s Chiefs headed to Nanaimo Saturday, Jan. 31 for their rematch with the Clippers. The Clippers were no match for the strong forecheck of the Ty Graham-Colin Dickson-Caleb Dolman line, which created and capitalized on numerous Clippers’

turnovers. Outstanding goaltending from Matt Henwood combined with solid defence f r o m Brayden Bennett, Bekkam Willis and Austin Heidt earned the Chiefs a solid 4-1 victory. The Chiefs have dominated their southern rivals from Nanaimo during the 2014-15 season, winning three times and playing to one draw. On Sunday, Feb. 1, Juan de

Fuca travelled up to meet the Chiefs for their second playoff game of the weekend. It was a back-and-forth, exciting 60-minute game with the Grizzlies leading 1-0 at the flood. The Chiefs came out rejuvenated led by Linden Lennox, Joe Surgenor and Dom Deitrich and despite having played the night before, took the play to JdF with two quick goals, shelling the Grizzlies’ goalie and dominating puck possession. Goaltender Jared Leblanc was solid, with D-men Tyson Slater, Kolby Antonelli and Conor Luty keeping the play in the Juan de Fuca zone. Alex Wilford, Justin Mirrabelli and Brad Crisp kept the pressure on, with Lennox putting the Chiefs ahead for good 3-2. Smart clock management, a few empty net chances and great team play helped the Chiefs sweep the weekend, securing home-ice advantage for the final

round of playoffs. The Chiefs are now in the driver’s seat for the playoff banner, and are looking forward to making it a double banner season. Provincials Here The Midgets’ strong play bodes well for the Chiefs as they continue to prepare for the B.C. Midget Tier 1 Provincial Championships which will be held March 15-19 at Sports Centre #1, where the best Midget teams in the province will face off for what is guaranteed to be exciting, fast hockey. The Chiefs appreciate and thank their coaches Gord Lennox and Jess Sekulich, manager Jody Lennox, safety person Derek Luty and sponsor Tim Macdonald of Happy’s Source for Sports. “Without them, none of this for our kids and our community would be possible,” a team spokesperson said. – Happy’s Source for Sports Midget Tier 1 Chiefs

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Four Riptide teams win titles Vancouver Island Premier League regular season play wrapped up this past weekend with Upper Island Soccer Association’s Riptide on top in four of eight divisions. They won the U14, U15, U16 Girls and the U15 Boys. Going into the weekend both the U15 and U16 Girls secured first on the backs of a very strong seasons. The U14 Girls and U15 Boys needed to win their last game. In an exciting game against Cowichan, scoring late the U14 Girls went on to a 3-0 win to overtake Saanich Fusion FC to win the league by two points. A convincing 5-0 win

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The Riptide U14 Girls are one of four talented Riptide teams to win a VIPL championship this season. Photo Submitted over Cowichan from the U15 Boys secured their lead to win the league by three points over Gorge/Lakehill.

The teams now turn their focus to league playdowns which start Feb. 14-15. Game times and locations can be

found at www.riptidesoccer.ca. – Upper Island Soccer Association Riptide

Registration is underway in your community for Softball Programs…

Lacrosse talent shines in NCAA Record Staff

The Comox Valley Lacrosse Association is accepting registrations for their 2015 season. There is a 2015 registration link on their website, www.comoxvalleywild.com. “We offer teams for players born between 1999-2010 and our teams fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early,” a CVLA spokesperson said. CVLA alumni Adam Bakular-Evans and Tanner Jones got their start in box lacrosse when the CVLA started in 2004. Both have gone on to play Div. 2 in the NCAA. Bakular-Evans is a recent graduate of Lake Erie College in Ohio. He started playing box lacrosse in Parksville, after being introduced to the sport in PE class, then in 2004 his family moved back to the Valley where he graduated from Midget as the top scoring player. The following year, CVLA put up an Intermediate B team which he played on. He then went to play A ball in Nanaimo and has been there ever since. Bakular-Evans is currently going into his third year for the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) Senior A Timbermen as a defenceman. Also skilled in the outdoor version of the game, he has been selected twice for the Team BC field team. In 2008 he started playing field lacrosse out

of Campb e l l R i v e r, and has a l s o played in Parksville and Victoria. I n 2 0 1 0 , adam BakularEvans was honoured with a four-year field lacrosse scholarship to Lake Erie College, where his team won the ECACs in his last season. He has given back to the community by being an official and coach while he was a Midget and Intermedi-

ate player. This season he is coaching the U12 team for North Island tanner F i e l d Lacrosse. You can also see him in the elementary schools these days promoting registration for the upcoming box season. Bakular-Evans would like to become an elementary school teacher and is working with Vancouver Island University to transfer his American credits

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June 25 1927 - January 22 2015 We are very sad to announce the passing of our dad, Henry.

Our beloved mother Ruth passed away peacefully February 2nd, 2015 in the comfort of her Assisted Living home with her loving children and caregivers attending her. Ruth Elizabeth Munro (Peacey), born in Rotherhithe, London, in 1924, lived through wartime London as a teen working in an airplane factory. She met adversity young and ever after approached any hardship with faith, courage, humor and a song. She met her love, Richard Alexander (Sandy) Munro, a Canadian soldier from Nova Scotia. They married January 1946, and in August she sailed on the Queen Mary as a warbride to Halifax, NS. In 1949, after living/working in Truro, Ruth and Alex travelled to the promise of work in the Comox Valley, BC. Alex gained work with the Department of Highways in Courtenay. They raised 4 children in Cumberland. Ruth made the best food and sang to her children most mornings. She became a custodian with the Courtenay School District (24 years). After her marriage of 23 years dissolved, Ruth became active in various groups. She especially loved to dance and travel and dressed with style and flare. She hiked, biked, swam and belonged to the Warbrides Association, Red Hats and Evergreen Seniors travel group. She loved animals, nature and developed a passion for golf at age 75. Ruth was consistently loving, generous, forgiving and optimistic, always encouraging and quietly assisting many in multiple ways. Her children/ grandchildren meant everything to her and she to them. Ruth’s kind, creative, fun-loving nature endeared her to those who knew her and rewarded her with lasting friends. Predeceased by parents: Maud /Ted Peacey, husband Alex, siblings: Glady, Peggy, Eddy, Ruth is survived by daughters: Carolyn/Zulis/ Joy, Deborah/Gary, sons: Jim, Craig/Jewels, 9 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren, siblings: Joan/Jack, Irene/Don and Dave/Vera. She leaves loved family in Nova Scotia, many dear nieces, nephews and friends across the continent. You are our Shining Star – Shine On!

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Sunnydale Golf Course In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal rescue shelter of your choice. Ruth wished to die at home surrounded by the love of her caregivers and children. This was made possible because of the tremendous collaboration and compassion of multiple healthcare professionals. We are grateful to and thank: Dr. Eva Hemmerich, Dr. Allison Stocks and staff, Emergency Room Dr. Dan and nurses, VIHA Home and Palliative Care nurses, Courtenay Shoppers Drugs pharmacy staff, Red Cross loan cupboard and the extra-ordinary generosity and kindness of the Comox Valley Seniors Village Assisted Living administrators, caregivers, maintenance staff, night staff and every other amazing employee there. You all gave our mum so much love. You eased our aching hearts. Bless and thank you all.

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Henry was born and raised in Saint Georges de Beauce, Quebec. He was the second son of Gerard Roy & Cecile Gagnon. His father Gerard was an organist and manager of a few movie theatres that continued playing silent movies in the 1930s. So Henry remembers his dad letting him watch movies as he played the organ. Henry later worked at Saint-Georges Woollen Mills in SaintGeorges de Beauce. His mom’s dad, J.A. Gagnon, was one of the earliest photographers in St. Georges. Henry took over the photography business working along side his mom’s sister in the same home built by Gagnon. Henry took his high school in Chicago. And later made a career change by graduating from Palmer College School Chiropractic Fountain Head in Davenport, Iowa. He practiced in Toronto and then in his mom’s parents’ home in Saint Georges de Beauce, Quebec. In 1964 he married Ginette Grenier and later began his family in that same house. As Ginette had a physical disability, Henry took extra care of her during their 38 years of marriage. He had an elevator installed in his home to make it easier for his wife. In the late 1970s, Henry moved his family out west to escape snow which he disliked. Settling in Vancouver’s Kitsilano, Henry continued to work hard at making life easier for his physically disable wife and to raise his two sons, Tony and Sydny. After his wife’s passing, Henry settled in White Rock. Starting in 2008 Henry began being attacked by cancer and complications from cancer. He fought a courageous battle and suffered greatly at times. He passed away on the sixth floor of Peace Arch Hospital. Henry left behind and will be missed by his son Tony who took care of him during his health troubles. He’ll be also missed by Sydny and his wife Maureen and their daughter Chance in Courtenay, BC, as well as several friends in Vancouver, White Rock and other relatives in Toronto and Province of Quebec including his brother Yvon Roy in Saint Georges de Beauce, and nieces, nephews, etc. He will be missed by Yvon Poulin and his wife Monique whom he reunited with in 2014 which he hadn’t seen in more than forty years. Henry is predeceased by 5 & 1/2 year old brother in 1929, his parents, his wife Ginette on June 9 2002, and a few other relatives in Quebec. A small gathering of friends and family took place at the Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery on Feb 4th 2015. The family would like to thank everyone who attended and especially a family member who gave a heartwarming eulogy. We entrust him into the hands of the perfect God, who will judge all motives and intentions of the heart perfectly, rightly and mercifully. ‘Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account’ (Hebrews 4:13). www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Clarence Wilfred Derkson June 16, 1928 ~ January 22, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clarence (Deke) Derkson at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC with his family by his side. Clarence was born in Rosthern Saskatchewan to Anna and Jacob. The youngest of eight. He is survived by his loving wife Erma of 63 years. His daughter Debbie (Gord), his son Doug (Lacy), and his grand children Matt, Mitch, Kendall, Brooke, and Morgan. Clarence was with BC Hydro for 23 yrs after bringing his family out from Saskatchewan in 1966. Prior to that he had worked in the power industry for 17 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was liked and respected by all that knew him. He loved watching his children and grandchildren playing sports and was the best fan anyone could ask for. He was not only a fan but loved to golf, play slow pitch with the senior Rebels, and curl in his younger years. “We cried when you passed away. We still cry today. Although we loved you dearly we couldn’t make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. To honour Clarence’s life a private family service will be held at a later date as per his wishes.

Jon Alton North

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Born September 10, 1946 in Carman, Manitoba – Passed Suddenly February 1st 2015 in Cancun, Mexico. Jon was the first born of Doreen (Sexsmith) Sharpe and Mervin North. He was a son, brother, step-brother, husband, friend, father, grandfather and was soon to be great grandfather, who had many great life experiences and stories to share from all the roles he did so very well. Jon joined the Canadian Air Force in 1967. He followed serving our country like his father and many of his uncles. He served with pride for over 35 years which included 439 squadron in Baden-Soellingen and 407 Squadron in Comox, before retiring from DND Headquarters in Ottawa as Lieutenant Colonel and then working for the Department of National Defence as a consultant/contractor. He and his wife /best friend Waldtraut were married in July 12, 1986 in Comox BC. In 2008 they both retired and moved to their dream retirement destination of the Comox Valley. Jon loved spending his past working on the family genealogy, studying anything historical, planning his and Waltie’s next great travel adventure and spending time sharing stories and laughs with his friends and family. Jon leaves behind his wife Waltie, his mother Doreen Sharpe, His sisters Nicki (Bill) McDowell, Georgina Sharpe, brother Craig (Lori) Sharpe, his step-brother Blair (Paulette) Sharpe, step-sisters Dianne, Denise (Wynn) Holden, Gail (Cal) Remus, his only child Pook (Leah) and her height enhanced crew Ken (Tamara & great grandchild on way), Tyler and Tony, and plethora of nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind an abundance of very special friends and buddies – who are also ‘family’. Jon was predeceased by his father Mervin North, step-father Elton Sharpe, step-sister Gerri Holmes. In lieu of flowers it would be appreciated to have donations made to Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Comox for cardiac care. Service to be held at Saint Michaels and All Angels Church, 19 Wing Comox - Military Row, Saturday, February 14th, 2015 at 1500hrs (3PM).

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The moment that you left me, my heart was split in two. One side was filled with memories, the other side died with you. I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. You see life has gone on without you but will never be the same. To my Father: You left this world knowing how much I loved you and I knew how much you loved me. No father and daughter could ever have been closer than we were. I am my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and I will carry on your legacy. You have been and always will be the wind beneath my wings. I love you, father. From Linda Biss Watson

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Christena Fatima Fraser It is with great sadness that the family of, Christena Fatima Fraser announce her passing on Wednesday February 4, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Chrissy will be fondly remembered by her brothers and sister, John, Bill (Gladys) and Mary (Irvin) and also by her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Chrissy was predeceased by her youngest sister, Frances, in 2003. Christena was a long time resident of the Comox Valley where she was recognized for her many years of tireless volunteer service. She was also a devoted Christian who never wavered in her faith and who always looked forward to the day when she would be reunited with her beloved mother who predeceased her in 1993. A Funeral Mass will be held in her memory on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church, Courtenay, BC

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WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON OCTOBER 11, 2014 An accident occurred at approximately 12:40pm on Saturday, October 11, 2014 on 17th Street at Fitzgerald Avenue in Courtenay involving a black 2005 GMC Envoy and a red 2006 Doge 350 Ext Cab pick-up truck. The RCMP and ambulance attended. We ask that any witnesses to this accident please contact Bush & Company at 250-338-6741 with any information.

PERSONALS AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

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CHILDREN 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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THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

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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

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FINANCIAL ANALYST Cermaq Canada is a salmon farming company in British Columbia, Canada and is part of Cermaq ASA, an international salmon farming business Zith operations in Canada, Chile and 1orZay 2perating from ofĹľces in Campbell 5iYer and 7oĹľno, B C , Cermaq Canada continues production on both the (ast and :est Coasts of 9ancouYer ,sland By continuing to inYest in groZth and neZ technologies, Cermaq Canada is a leader in sustainable aquaculture 2ur ofĹľce in Campbell 5iYer is currently seeNing a highly motiYated and career oriented indiYidual to Moin our accounting department in the role of Financial Analyst. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Ĺ&#x2DC; 'eYeloping operating and capital budgets Ĺ&#x2DC; Funding and costing methodologies and Yariance analysis Ĺ&#x2DC; 0onitoring and interpreting Ĺľnancial information â&#x20AC;˘ Forecast preparation â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly reports to management â&#x20AC;˘ ([ceptional sNills and e[perience in using Microsoft ([cel QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of the fourth year of a recogni]ed accounting program such as C*A or CMA and or uniYersity graduation in (conomics, Business Administration or a related Ĺľeld, or an equiYalent combination of training and e[perience. â&#x20AC;˘ A professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, or CMA) is considered an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Considerable e[perience in a management accounting position Zith superYisory responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ Considerable NnoZledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and systems applicable to Ĺľnancial administration, budget and accounting operations considerable NnoZledge of computer capabilities and analysis applicable to Ĺľnancial and related systems â&#x20AC;˘ 7he ability to analy]e Ĺľnancial and related system designs, data, and controls to identify potential deĹľciencies and to recommend modiĹľcations as required. This is a permanent position, operating Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm - 40hours per week. The position offers a saOary of 5,000 yr. aOong with e[FeOOent Fompany paid EeneĹľts paFkage at the FompOetion of a month proEationary period. %eneĹľts inFOude, FoYerage of the %& M63, e[tended heaOth and dental, life insurance, LTD, & AD&D, and a matching retirement fund plan. 3re requisite to hiring is a criminal records checN. ,f you Zould liNe to become part of our team, and haYe the qualiĹľcations Ze seeN, please proYide your resume in person, by fa[ or e mail to

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Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

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FULL TIME SHOP LABOURER REQUIRED: Tayco Paving Company requires a hardworking, organized individual to join their team. This position is entry level and requires a clean drivers licence. Experience hauling trailers is an asset. Please hand deliver your cover letter and resume to Greg Parnham at the Tayco Paving Shop at 801A 29th Street, Courtenay.

WANTED LIFE Guard; 18 years or older, NLS Certified, current criminal check. Position avail. immediately. Casual/Part-time. Contact The Kelsey Centre 250-282-5500, ask for Darlene

HELP WANTED

Mosaic Vision Care is a locally owned professional team of eyecare providers with two locations in the Comox Valley. We are currently seeking an experienced

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to join our practice. Applicants should enjoy looking after people, know how to have fun with fashion, demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and have a good eye for detail.

Please drop off resume at one of our two locations, or email to alexbev@shaw.ca 519-G, 5th Street, Downtown Courtenay or 206-444 Lerwick Drive, Crown Isle Shopping Center

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Required for Trojan Collision Centre located in Nanaimo BC. We are a high volume production shop with a state of the art facility.We Offer Competitive Wages, Full BeneďŹ ts Program, Team Atmosphere and Training Programs. Apply by email: Damien Houle: dhoule @trojancollision.com

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association requires a responsible person(s) to manage the Association campground from 1 May to 30 Sep 2015. Must have own recreational unit to be placed on campground site during employment period. Salary and duties will be discussed with acceptable employee(s) when interviewed. Send resume and contact info to the:

office@courtenayfishandgame.org Attn: Chairperson, Campground or mail to CDFGPA, PO Box 3177, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N4 by 15 March 2015.

Glacier Greens Golf Course- 19 Wing Comox Permanent Full-Time Senior Golf Course Worker Glacier Greens invites applications for a Senior Golf Course Worker to assist in organizing the work activities of golf course workers. He/she maintains the golf course property and determines and applies the proper rate of pesticides, fertilizers and fungicides and is required to maintain greens tee box areas. He/ she also operates landscaping equipment and performs basic maintenance of golf equipment and assists and makes recommendations to the irrigation and drainage of the golf course. QualiďŹ cations: College diploma or certiďŹ cation in Golf Course Maintenance, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related ďŹ eld and several years of experience in golf course management, grounds keeping or related ďŹ eld OR a High School Diploma and several years experience in golf course maintenance or related ďŹ eld AND A valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license AND Valid Provincial Ministry of the Environment Pesticide License Salary: $11.29 /hr - $15.69 /hr Submit resume to NPF HR OďŹ&#x192;ce quoting competition # COM-1502. Email: npfhrcomox@cfmws.com or online: www.cfmws.com.

Applications must be received by February 18, 2015.

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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 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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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We are looking for an outgoing personality to join our vibrant team. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Knowledge of Exan software and digital sensory radiography is an asset.

Experienced full-time receptionist for Orca Family Dental Centre. If you are looking to join a growing dental practice that focusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on patient care then please email your resume. Applicant must have prior dental experience. This is a paperless dental practice and requires computer and typing skills.

If you have been unsuccessful in finding work, have a business idea and meet program eligibility, self employment services may be available. 250-334-3119

HELP WANTED

GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

SEASONED FIREWOOD, full dry, measured cords. Mixed $150. Fir $160. 250-898-8896 or 250-702-3959.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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SALON EQUIPMENT 2 hair dryer chairs, 3 barber chairs, 1 shampoo basin, miscellaneous accessories. 250-923-5507

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: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

SAUTER PIANO Ebony finish. Like new. $1500. Lv. msg @ 250-923-7111 or ph. 250-9148284. Campbell River

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view call for information 250-753-0160

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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.

This is a maternity leave position.

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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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

A car and valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence is required. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

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.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ELECTRICAL

The North Island Gazette is seeking a result-oriented individual who enjoys working with people. Sales experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. The winning candidate will have the ability to build relationships with North Island clients and offer superior customer service. They will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability and desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, deadline-driven open office environment with a positive attitude is a must.

Professional Painter: Interior/exterior clean, reliable, ask for Chris Vos 778-585-0501

CARPENTRY

www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

GARAGE SALES

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WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: ON-CALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COMOX - 1003 Kingsley Crescent, Sat. Feb. 14, 8am-12pm. Indoor Estate & Moving Sale. Antique tables, cabinets, chest of drawers, china, crystal, and silverware. Garden tools, lawn mower, wheel barrow, hardware and tools, pictures, love seat, kitchen china, glassware, pots & pans.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5

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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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SELLING REAL ESTATE WITH STYLE

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

1999 CHRYSLER SERUS 4 cylinder. 4dr. Auto. 189,000 km. Excellent condition. Good tires. Asking $2000. Campbell River. (250)287-2969.

2004 CHEVY Impala. 4 door. 3.8 litre. Great shape. Clean 171,000km. Asking $4000. 250-830-8351.

COURTENAY- Lg 2 bdrm Air Park 6 appls, 2 ba. NP/NS. Avail. Mar. 1, $995. 703-0133

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2015 UTILITY Trailer, 5x8 closed. Includes new spare, jack & security locks. $2200. obo. Call (250)871-8334,(h) 778-960-3201 (c) Courtenay.

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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2010 FORD F150 Crew Cab. New canopy. As new Nokian all weather tires. 47,000km. $26,500. Call 250-287-3790. In Campbell River

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

2008 DODGE Charger, 82,000 km. $10,500 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250-334-4166.

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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. CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $750/mth THREE LEVEL DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, fenced yard w/shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground flr, 3 appls, coin laundry, laminate flrs, patio, res. pkg, storage locker, N/S, cat ok w/refs, Avail. Immed - $695/mth TIN TOWN 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, res. pkg, above commercial space, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $675/mth

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

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.

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1252-9th St., Courtenay

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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.

1 bedroom plus den. Newly renovated with balcony in secure quiet building. Heat and hot water included.

Call 250-703-6965

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

BEECHER MANOR

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

2 bedroom available in clean, quiet building with onsite manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

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

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RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

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1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals 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

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ould it be that the B.C. government has not given the whole wolf cull idea its due diligence? Perhaps not enough studying has been done on the subject of the wolf cull. But no, that could never be. Our government never does anything rash, does it? The idea of culling wolves was tried in the 1980s, to great public opposition. From 1982 to 1986, 798 wolves were killed, according to the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. Yet caribou populations didn’t rebound and here we are again, with the province once again suggesting that the best way to help those dwindling caribou herds is to cull the wolves. But wait a minute. Why are we protecting the caribou? Is it possible that the wolves are actually doing the ecosystem a favour, by controlling the caribou population? Experiments done in other parts of North America suggest as much. It’s called a trophic cascade, and one has to look no farther than Yellowstone National Park to see how it works. When 31 Canadian wolves were relocated to that American national park, its transformation was spectacular. The park began a revival of sorts; areas that had turned into virtual wastelands, after the deer and elk had eaten all the vegetation, started to grow again, as the wolves forced the deer and elk to change their grazing habits. There was a “reforestation” of sorts; trees “quintupled in size in just six years”, and, thanks to the trees, birds came back. Burrowing animals and rodents re-emerged, as their greatest threat to existence – the coyote – gave way for its superior cousin. Even rivers changed course, because the rejuvenated forests stabilized the banks, causing less erosion. (There’s an argument in there somewhere about our own riverbank erosion on Vancouver Island, but that’s another topic, for another editorial.) Sustainable Human has a four-minute video on YouTube about the transformation of Yellowstone, thanks to the re-introduction of the wolf. Watch it here bit.ly/1fpWu6C By watching it, you may believe that wolves aren’t the problem, after all. Maybe, just maybe, wolves are the solution. –with files from the Chilliwack Times

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remier Christy Clark’s Kamloops. push to “re-engineer” the “The response to this has generally been pretty good, because B.C. education system is the students are putting this moving ahead aggressively in pressure on institutions themB.C.’s 25 post-secondary institutions. selves,” he said. “Some of the One of the first tasks for institutions are … shrinking Andrew Wilkinson in his new things like teacher education role as advanced education minand putting more effort into ister was to outline the science-based, the shift in operating quantitative fields Politics grants for colleges that are often related and universities to into these in-demand demand occupations. occupations.” By 2017, a quarter of The surplus of om the money for postteacher graduates secondary institutions has been noticeable letcher will be directed to for some time, but areas where labour that’s largely a function of oversupply, much of it force surveys forecast a need. in urban areas. In the Cariboo, This was greeted with some for example, teaching jobs are alarm when it was announced projected to have the highest last year. Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter number of openings by 2022, followed by nursing and retail and at first downplayed the coming wholesale trade managers. Then skills shortage as “relatively small” and warned against push- come heavy duty mechanics and ing post-secondary institutions electricians, but also paraprofessional jobs in legal, social, cominto a “zero sum battle for dollars.” munity and educational services. Petter has since come on Province-wide, it’s part of a board, as his approving combroader demographic shift to ments were featured in the fewer children and more retirees. ministry’s Jan. 26 news release In fact the government started detailing the shift. He and others this targeted funding a decade have been assured that in spite ago with health care, forcing universities to produce more doctors, of Clark’s rhetoric, suggesting nurses, lab techs and so forth. trades training is in and university is out, the news for SFU and The retiring baby boom is other universities isn’t all that expected to account for more bleak. than half of the openings in the Wilkinson is completing a next decade, which will expand province-wide tour of all postthe skills demand across most secondary institutions this week, fields, beyond the trades training for the anticipated liquefied and I reached him at his visit to natural gas industry and other Thompson Rivers University in

high-demand industrial areas such as truck driving. Wilkinson notes that of the ministry’s $1.9 billion budget, about 60 per cent goes into general post-secondary education, for introductory courses that students take when they are seeking a career path, through undergraduate studies to professions. “So I think the idea that we’re going to somehow minimize or diminish funding in that general education, arts and science category is just not true,” he said. Key to this shift is measuring the performance of courses offered at colleges, universities and technical schools. Each year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to find out whether their studies helped them find a related job. The results are available on a website that breaks them out by institution and general study area. To find it, do a web search for “BC student outcomes” and select the “executive dashboard” to check the results for courses and schools in your region. The site provides charts showing the percentage of students who land relevant jobs. Not surprisingly, it tends to be higher for technical programs and lower for fine arts. It also shows grads’ average wages, a sobering but useful bit of information for high school students and their parents. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Letter writer should be commended for her bravery Dear editor, The public should recognize the brave letter of Edina Johnston (Bullying in school not restricted to students…), which was in the Feb. 3 edition of the Record. It does indeed sound like

“something needs to be done.” The problem appears to go beyond what could be considered appropriate discipline in the workplace. I personally know another school district employee who has been traumatized by the treatment they received from

human resources. What nonsense is treating school district employees with disrespect, threats, intimidation, changes to assignments, and distrust? Nooshin Shirmohammadi Courtenay

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BCTF responds to Fletcher column Dear editor, Contrary to Tom Fletcher’s assertion that B.C. teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting,” we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. The BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in B.C.’s task force on assessment, the graduation requirements review and the curriculum redesign teams. Our two vice-presidents and I have been meeting with senior Ministry of Education staff on these initiatives as well. As a union of professionals, we work hard to enhance our practice in support of teaching and learning. The BCTF has 32 provincial specialist associations—ranging from science, social studies and art to technology and trades education—that put on exceptional professional development conferences, write reports and lead important teacher inquiry

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projects. Recently, the BCTF has partnered with UBC and the BC Superintendents Association to create a province-wide mentoring program that will formalize an integrated system of support for developing and retaining teachers in B.C. We also funded, created and launched a new online platform called TeachBC that enables teachers from across B.C. to share their research and teaching resources. There are a lot of excel-

lent things happening in B.C. schools, and teachers are front and centre making it all happen. However, we cannot forget that any government strategy, initiative, direction or plan needs funding. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for this government to fund the basics like improving class size and composition. A change in government attitude towards funding is the first adaptation B.C. students need. Jim Iker BCTF president

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Simple solution for mosquito misery Dear editor, This is a comment to the good folks of Lazo/Point Holmes who recently made a delegation to their council about doing something about the mosquitoes that plagued them last summer. They complained that they could not sit on their patios and they needed to stay indoors all summer. They wanted the local governments to do something about the problem. Well, I have an easy solution that does not require our local governments to take time out of their busy schedules or spend tax dollars on expensive studies. It is time that the public take some responsibility for their own welfare. The homeowners can build bat

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boxes and swallow boxes and put them up on tress around their own homes. You can find easy directions on how to build them on the Internet or in the library - or watch this video bit.ly/1jAWgwj You will also find good information about where to place them - how high - what direction they should face and how to care for annually. This is a great opportunity to learn about nature in your own backyard. Mosquitoes are a big part of the food chain. These bats and birds will take very good care of your mosquito problem without having to use pesticides. Try it. You’ll like it. Maj Birch, MARS manager

Dear editor, Reading the paper Feb. 5 the Comox Valley health officer tells us we need a water filtration system for our water. We do not now and never have needed a system to filter our water. What is needed is the CVRD and the health officer to get their collective heads out of the sand and look at the actual cause of the turbidity in the lake water. Yes, we had an exceptionally dry year and water flows were lower than expected, and yes that caused an increase in murky water. This is the truth but it is only a half truth. The truth is that certain logging companies have clearcut right

to the water’s edge and there is nothing to hold back the hillsides from falling into the creeks and rivers flowing into Comox Lake. What is really needed is for the regional district and municipalities to recognize the obvious and complain to the source of the problem: that would be BC Forest Service, the department of the environment and the provincial government itself. Did no one look at the pictures provided by the CAO of the City of Courtenay? They were – some of them – published in the newspaper. Did you not believe your eyes, and what the mushroom pickers, the fishermen and the hikers have seen in our water-

shed? No folks, the time has come to see this for what it really is, a cover-up to protect the logging companies and the government. It appears this cover-up even extends to our local government officials. If you want to seriously solve our turbidity problem, get the logging companies out of our watershed, put in a deep water intake. That’s the intake that has been on the table for 50 years and still has not happened. Spending $50 million on a filter is not the answer. Let your MLA know that this is not acceptable. Do not let the bureaucrats feed you this B.S. Rob McCulloch Area B

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