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NEWS

Plane crash lands in parking lot

On Saturday morning a small airplane clipped the roof of the Comox Valley Animal Hospital, bounced off one car, flipped and landed on another car. ■ P3

Council split on GE debate

The contentious issue of genetically engineered foods drew a divided response from Courtenay council, which debated the notion of a City-initiated GE-free procurement policy. ■ P3

BC Hydro cancels spring spill

BC Hydro has announced it will forgo its scheduled spring spill of water from the Comox reservoir, due to the light snowpack and forecasted dry spring/summer. The announcement comes four days after Puntledge Paddle Festival organizers announced the cancellation of this year’s event, citing the same concerns. ■ P6

ARTS Keeping It Living

The Comox Valley Project Watershed Society is holding its sixth annual Keeping It Living art campaign at Pearl Ellis Gallery to raise funds for the protection and restoration of the K’ómoks Estuary. ■ P21

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Fighting for water

Local MMA fighter Chris “Bukwas” Anderson is raising funds to help build a water well for people in the Congo who have no access to clean water. ■ P23

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The contentious issue of genetically engineered foods drew a divided response from Courtenay council, which debated the notion of a City-initiated GE-free procurement policy at its May 4 meeting. Coun. David Frisch would like to hear more about the economic implications were the City to initiate such a policy. His motion for a staff report passed by a 4-3 vote. The naysayers were Couns. Manno Theos and Erik Eriksson, and Mayor Larry Jangula, who feels it is hazardous to make a decision based on one side of an argument. “In the end, it’s not our mandate. We can’t control what the federal, provincial government do,” Jangula said. “Even if this thing passed and we had some sort of bylaw, how do we

enforce it? It sounds good but in the end it’s fraught with peril, it’s just full of loopholes.” Eriksson would prefer to let the matter pass. “The proponents of this thought have a concern about the potential health and wellness effects of this, but more importantly they want the City of Courtenay to take sides with this issue…I think that’s problematic,” said Eriksson, who would prefer to debate the issue of patenting genes. Coun. Rebecca Lennox realizes the GE question is a “hot topic.” However, most emails she has received following last month’s presentation from crop scientist Arzeena Hamir favour a GE-free procurement policy. “Everything that we do here has a reaction,” Lennox said. “Looking forward to be in a position where we have some control over what happens to our agriculture for me is very important.” Coun. Bob Wells said a staff report would provide “that sober second thought” that would enable council to make the best decision if those with

opposing views present their side. Coun. Doug Hillian also favours the motion because council is asking staff to report about implications, not to make a policy decision on behalf of council. “I do know that many people expect their local government and other levels of government to take a stand on issues,” he said. “Sometimes those issues are unpopular. Sometimes, over time, you realize that you’re ahead of the trend and other times maybe you’re not. Ultimately, it’s a decision for council to make.” Hamir hopes council will encourage farmers to abstain from cultivating GE crops. “I recognize this is a divisive issue,” CAO David Allen said. “Getting into back and forthing with delegations on an issue that we really can’t have a final say over is probably not a good use of resources.” A report, he notes, will essentially reiterate council’s discussion. “We are not qualified to weigh in on the science,” Allen said.

David Suzuki to visit Comox

David Suzuki will be at the Comox Community Centre June 3 at noon, as part of his Celebrating Coastal Connections tour. The Celebrating Coastal Connections events will draw on the long history of work, activism and friendship that David Suzuki and the David Suzuki Foundation have with B.C.’s coastal communities. “These communities are close to my heart, and I’m looking forward to honouring our shared past and building a future together that is both ecologically sustainable and economically vibrant,” Suzuki said. The tour will feature a film about climate change in B.C. by Ian Mauro, an award-winning community-based researcher and filmmaker. Mauro’s documentaries include Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change, and Climate Change in Atlantic Canada. The David Suzuki Foundation has supported Mauro in documenting climate change’s impacts on the West Coast. “We’re hoping to celebrate, motivate and connect coastal communities, First Nations and partners around our shared respect and admiration for the coastal waters that make British Columbia such an amazing place to live,” said David Suzuki Foundation Western Canada director Jay Ritchlin. “We want to hear about the challenges facing our coastal communities, successes in overcoming those challenges and visions for a healthy future.” Registration for the event is $10. Tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/1GS06vM

NIC seeks input on strategic plan

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On Saturday morning a small plane clipped the roof of the Comox Valley Animal Hospital on Dyke Road, then crash landed in the hospital’s parking lot, onto the roof of a parked car. The pilot was conscious when extricated by emergency workers and transported to hospital. See Page 7 for a full report. Photo by Terry Farrell

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Nine-year-old Comox songstress Stella Swanson along with her sister Sophie created a song specifically for Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society entitled ‘Soaring Free’.

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Stella and Sophie sing for MARS ■ Erin Haluschuk erin.haluschuk @comoxvalleyrecord.com

In an effort to help Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS)’s fundraising campaign soar to new heights, a Comox songstress is collaborating with her feathered friends to help fund their new home. Nine-year-old Comox singer/songwriter Stella Swanson along with her sister Sophie created a song specifically for the organization, entitled Soaring Free, with help from award-winning Valley musician Helen Austin. Monday, the sisters, along with the MARS ambassadors Scarlett and Sawyer, helped

the pair with a video shoot to accompany the song. “(Stella) has donated her I’m Not a Bunny iTunes sales to MARS and we all thought it would be great to create a song for (them),” explained mom Karen Pantuso Swanson. “Stella has a strong connection with birds and she loves the work that MARS does, so she wants to support them in every way that she can.” The organization’s manager Maj Birch said Stella is “an amazing child with a great voice and a perfect personality,” and was more than happy to have two owls accompany the girls during the shoot. Recently, MARS purchased a 10.4-acre piece of property thanks to a bequest on the Old Island Highway in Merville. Birch noted while they have the bare land for a new facility, they are currently raising

The Mack Laing Heritage Society of the Comox Valley is pleased to announce that author Richard Mackie will be the guest speaker at its first Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 1:303:30 p.m., at the Little Red Church in Comox (2182 Comox Ave). There will be a short business meeting to read out reports from directors and elect the executive for the coming year. Following the meeting, visitors are welcome to attend an informal gathering at the home of Kate Panayotof (75 Orchard Park Drive). A walk will be led into Baybrook and Mack Laing parks.

funds through crowd funding to raise money for the animal hospital, along with infrastructure and the move itself. “There’s no electricity, no piping and we need a septic system. It’s a huge undertaking,” she said and added their goal is $350,000. “We’re hoping for some in-kind donations, and we’re calling on lots of folks all across North Vancouver Island.” Within just a few days since launching the campaign, Birch noted they’ve raised $4,000 and added while their goal is to provide the minimum standard of care for their patients, they “are dreaming to have a green building with solar panels, but we realize that adds significant money.” For more information on the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society or to donate, visit wingtips.org.

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Comox staff salaries released ■ Erin Haluschuk erin.haluschuk @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Four Town of Comox staff members earned six-figure salaries last year - up from two in 2014 - according to year-end financial statements released Wednesday. Additionally, nine staff members - down from 11 last year - are topping higher than $75,000. Under the Financial Information Act, the town is required to report to the public a Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) which includes council remuneration

and expenses along with that for employees. Richard Kanigan, the town’s chief administrative officer topped the list at $131,335, followed by Don Jacquest, director of finance at $115,174. Their salaries are up $7,004 and $7,719 respectively from 2014. Other staff members earning more than $100,000 include town planner Marvin Kamenz ($104,657) and fire chief Gord Schreiner ($104,183). Employees earning more than $75,000 include: engineer Shelly Ashfield ($98,107), parks superintendent Al Fraser ($90,531), Shelly Russwurm, deputy corporate administrator ($91,687), Glenn Westendorp, pub-

lic works superintendent ($95,119) and assistant fire chiefs Jim Lariviere ($88,098) and Rick Shelton ($87,357). Expenses for the 13 employees totalled $125,154 - up $46,566 from 2014 - with salaries totalling $4,561,457. Remuneration for elected officials varied due to the fall municipal election, and varied from $16,734 for re-elected councillors to $1,395 for Russ Arnott and Marg Grant. Mayor Paul Ives received $31,252. In February, Coun. Hugh MacKinnon put forth a motion to not increase remuneration for one year for both mayor and councillor positions, which was approved by council. Expenses for 2014 by elected officials totalled $29,088.

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Due to the mild winter and lack of snowpack, BC Hydro has announced that it will not perform its usual spring spill. “The snowpack has been trending near record low levels and in early April, it became the lowest snowpack for that time of year since records started in 1981,” BC Hydro communications officer Stephen Watson said in a May 7 press release. “At one snow measurement location at 1,600 metre elevation, no snow has accumulated since mid-January. “Unfortunately, the low precipitation, the record low snowpack and the dry forecast ahead, the water conditions are quickly moving to extreme. We are seeing water inflows into the reservoir similar to July, not early May.” The announcement from BC Hydro came four days after the announcement from organizers of the Puntledge Paddle Festival that they would be cancelling the event this year. “We had been in discussions with BC Hydro and they told us that it (spill) was probably not going to happen so … in interest of the community and water conservation we (cancelled the event),” said festival organizer David Prothero. The Puntledge River Hatchery is also affected by the announcement as the chinook smolt release is scheduled to coincide with the annual spill, in an effort to help push the young fish past the seals and into the ocean. “With due discretion on what could be extremely low water conditions this summer, all parties came to the conclusion that the multi-day annual Puntledge Paddle Festival and the multi-day water release for chinook

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On Saturday morning a small plane clipped the roof of the Comox Valley Animal Hospital on Dyke Road, then crash landed in the hospital’s parking lot, hitting one parked car and flipping over onto another car. There were no occupants in either car. The pilot of the plane was conscious when extricated by emergency workers and transported to hospital in Comox. “He had his legs trapped, so the crews had to cut the aircraft away to pry it apart and get him out,” said Courtenay Fire Chief Don Bardonnex. “He is conscious and has been taken to St. Joe’s. Whether he is going to go elsewhere from there, we are not sure yet.” Veterinarian Dave MacDon-

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Sherpas film to be shown as fundraiser for Nepal earthquake disaster relief fund Cumberland resident Jan Neuspiel is a mountain guide who has lived and worked in Nepal since 1985. A few years ago he met Nepali film director Hari Thapa in the Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal. Thapa was in Khumbu touring his recently released film Sherpas the True Heroes of Mount Everest. Neuspiel and Thapa became acquainted and at one point Neuspiel asked Thapa if he could screen his new film to audiences in Canada to benefit charities. Thapa readily agreed. Fast forward to the present day and the recent calamity in Nepal presenting the perfect opportunity to screen the film in benefit of earthquake relief. Sherpas the True Heroes of Mount Everest tells the true

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Democratic process alive and well in Alberta

ast week’s Alberta election was an example of the democratic process at its best. We aren’t talking about the results. Whether or not the New Democrats can stabilize that mismanaged ship is yet to be seen. The reaction from the ‘right’ following Rachel Notley’s convincing win was predictable; the sky is falling. Meanwhile, the ‘left’ are thrilled. It’s the process to achieve the result that should give all Canadians pause for thought, and a reason to be thankful for the society in which we live. What happened in Alberta on Tuesday was, anecdotally, a civil upheaval - a coup d’état, but in a completely civilized manner. In many countries, such a drastic change of government would come at a heavy cost. Lives would be lost. Millions of lives have been lost in countries around the world in efforts to overthrow long-reigning governments. And yet, in our neighbouring province, the wounds were limited to the egos of those who thought change could never happen in that oil-rich, right-wing driven economy. The democratic process is alive and well. Certainly, there were not nearly enough people getting to the polls. Although voter turnout was the highest in 22 years, 57 per cent is nothing to brag about when deciding the future of a province - higher than B.C.’s 52 per cent in 2013, but a far cry from respectable. The talking heads are still analyzing the results. Some say the arrogance of 44 years of power got to the Conservative supporters that many of them thought there was no way another party in Alberta could ever garner enough support. On the other side, the “Notley Crew” is basking in the afterglow of a well-run campaign, feeding off the anger of the average Albertan. The lies, deception and ridiculous government spending had gone on long enough for the majority of those who took the time to vote and now the change they demanded is real. Will it prove to be a good move for Alberta? Only time will tell. Undoubtedly, B.C.’s NDP leader John Horgan has already not only congratulated Notley on her victory, but also asked for her campaign notes. -TF

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Albertans have always laughed about their long-standing reputation as a reckless, immature society. The classic bumper sticker, now available as a T-shirt or coffee cup in several variations, states: “Please God, give us one more oil boom, we promise not to p--- it away this time.” Now they’ve thrown out the government that finally tried to stop blowing money like a roughneck fresh out of the bush. Jim Prentice had the gall to propose raising income taxes for high wage earners, doing away with former Alberta treasurer Stockwell Day’s signature flat tax. In response, voters have abruptly replaced the 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty with an upstart NDP that wants to tax the rich and corporations even more. Facing an oil slump, layoffs and a huge structural deficit in Alberta’s lavish public service, NDP premier-elect Rachel Notley is committed to a 50-per-cent increase in the minimum wage and another “review” of resource royalties. One headline in a national paper summed it up: “Go home, Alberta. You’re drunk.” In the sober days after the election, a few truths emerge. Alberta

ments as if it’s just a show put on by big business. Plummeting stock prices and relocation of corporate offices are all staged, according to the party line, nothing to do with actual investment conditions created by NDP policies. This fiction is all Horgan dares to say publicly, because it’s what his party base devoutly believes. Besides, they’re only branch offices of multinational oil companies like Shell, Horgan said. He used his favourite Tommy Douglas quote, about the bad news of a big oil company leaving. “The good news is, the oil is staying here.” B.C.’s natural gas might be staying here too. Horgan insists he supports a natural gas export industry, but his party seems more concerned with an ascending Green Party, and an urban base that believes you can run a resource economy on windmills and solar panels. Notley supports twinning the TransMountain pipeline, while Horgan continues to insist he has no opinion on the project Adrian Dix so memorably opposed. The Alberta NDP has a steep learning curve ahead. The B.C. NDP has a couple of years to see if the appearance of a like-minded Alberta government is a boost for them, or a cautionary tale for voters.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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hasn’t been a fiscally conservative, small-government place for a long time. Among other things, it has ratcheted up teacher and nurse wages across the country. Alberta is broke, again, and even the NDP is afraid to resort to a sales tax. The minimum wage hike is a pet policy of Canada’s labour federations, which somehow remain convinced that poverty can be eliminated by state order. On the positive side, Notley has promised to end corporate and union donations to political parties, as has already been done federally. B.C. should be next, but the gravy train of business donations is too tempting for our nominally Liberal government. Here at the B.C. legislature, an NDP staffer passed out cans of Orange Crush to celebrate. NDP leader John Horgan pronounced himself “ecstatic,” and hastened to assure reporters that Notley is “as competent as she sounds.” Notley now has to sort through a caucus that includes typical NDP place-holders, college students and union staff running in faint-hope constituencies. Soon after the result, the party pulled down its website platform and candidate biographies, as Notley began phoning energy companies to reassure them Alberta will be “A-OK” on her watch. Horgan likes to describe the “capital flight” from new NDP govern-

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ART: Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “KEEPING IT LIVING: ART FOR THE ESTUARY NOW, THEN & FUTURE - A SHOW & SALE” From May 12–31. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m, – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www. pearlellisgallery.com. ALEX WALTON: The World According to Alex Walton opens Saturday, May 16 at Studio B Gallery in Cumberland (2704 Dunsmuir Ave.). Opening reception 7-11 p.m. May 16. TRULY HUMAN Wayne Mackenzie, Designer Goldsmith presents “Truly Human” by Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen, Opens Friday, May 22. Artist in attendance 1 – 5 p.m. This international treasure charmingly points out human characteristics in a very surprising way combining casual West Coast style, European Flair with universal humour. Free admission. #105, 1995 Cliffe Ave.

THEATRE: Threads of change — Theatreworks presents ‘Threads of Change’ at the Old Church Theatre for three shows only, Friday, May 15 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 1:30 and 7:30 pm. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay or Red Carpet Consignment Boutique in Comox. Adults are $20 and students or seniors are $15. For more information, contact 250 792-2031

Calendar: Wednesday, May 13 FOLK RESIDENCY - Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox have reunited, and they’ve made the Cumberland Hotel their new Wednesday night home. The music starts at 7:30.

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Friday, May 15 ADDICTIONS WORKSHOP Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance use will be offering a full day education workshop for those who are affected by someone in their life who has an addiction. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Public Health Cedar Room located at 961 England Avenue. Registration is required. Call 250-331-8524 to register, or for more information. SENIORS DANCE - Evergreen Club’s Friday night dance at the Florence Filberg Centre features Crosstown Express. This dance will have bar service. Dancing is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. including a 9 p.m. for coffee and cookie break. $7 members, $9 nonmembers at the door. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250-3381000. HARPDOG BROWN - The Harpdog Brown Duo with guitarist Jordan Edmonds hits the stage at Studio Live on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance available at Blue Heron Books, Comox, Bop City Records, Courtenay and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland.

Saturday, May 16 DRAW FOR MEAT Cumberland Legion meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m. UNKNOWN SOLDIERS - This band has musical prowess, they strive to captivate and transcend time and place. The Unknown Soldiers play the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. $15 advance tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com Stephen Harper the Musical: James Gordon’s full-length musical play, “Stephen Harper: The Musical,” returns to the Comox Valley, May 16, refreshed and ready to deliver a stern – but funny – reprimand. Cumberland United Church. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online at gigtix.ca, or at Bop City Records, Cumberland Village Bakery and Church St. Bakery.

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FUNDRAISING FILM - Sherpas the True Heroes of Mount Everest being shown at Cumberland Elementary School to raise funds for Nepal

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442 Squadron helped end the Second World War

Dear editor, While celebrations are under way for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland and VE Day, there is one more event of 70 years ago in which our own 442 Squadron was involved. It was the liberation of the English Channel islands from five years of Nazi occupation, on May 9, 1945. It was also the final military operation of WWII in Europe, carried out by Mustang fighter-bombers of 442 Squadron. The Mustangs flew top cover for the Royal Navy as it approached the islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark, carrying companies of soldiers to liberate my family, among others, who were suffering hardship from their isolation from the theatre of war as it swung north toward Belgium, Holland and Germany. Hospital ships brought a little relief to the islanders, and they were still threatened by the German Admiral in command, who vowed to keep on fighting, even after Field Marshall Montgomery took the surrender of Germany’s armies at Lunenburg Heath on May 8, 1945. 442 Squadron changed his mind in a hurry, harassing the German garrisons until the Admiral hastily boarded a boat to take him out to HMS Beagle and sign the surrender papers. HMS Beagle then docked and British soldiers marched ashore to liberate the islands, the only British territory to be occupied by the Nazis in WWII. Any Channel Islanders living in the Comox Valley will remember May 9,

1945. 442’s operation on that day has given added pride to my service with the squadron from 1985 until retirement. Norm Blondel Comox Valley

Lest we forget those who served in the Merchant Navy

Dear editor, Recently we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of WW2. I believe this to be the perfect opportunity to remind us all of the sacrifices made by the men of the allied Merchant Navy. The Canadian Merchant Navy lost over 1,700 seamen during WWII. The British Merchant Navy lost in excess of 32,000, the highest per capita rate than any of the other forces. During WWII, the Merchant Navy saw continuous action in the longest battle of the war, the Battle of the Atlantic. Without them, there would have been no Battle of Britain or, indeed, other fronts around the world. Admiral Leonard Murray stated, “The Battle of the Atlantic was not won by Navy or any Air Force, it was won by the courage, fortitude and determination of the British and Allied Merchant Navy.” Sept. 3 is designated in Canada, and the rest of the Commonwealth, as Merchant Navy Day. I hope to see the Red Ensign flying from City Hall and our Royal Canadian Legions. Dennis McGuckin, British MN retired Courtenay

Expect less editorial was indeed sacrilegious

Dear editor, Upon reading the editorial of May 5, Expect less, I became curious and decided to check Canada’s level of taxation on the Internet. I quickly found a KPMG study that ranks us the 13th lowest taxed nation out of 14 major countries. Only India was lower. Indeed three of the top 10 major cities of the world ranked as least tax burdened are Canadian. For Black Press to suggest that we must open up our health-care system to private enterprise as the only solution to provide better health care is nothing more than biased political propaganda. There is obviously a lot of room in our tax system for ample funding of medicare if we all pay our fair share, including the corporations and wealthy individuals who make our country their home. Gordon Noyes Royston Dear editor, Harper in Iraq. No photo-op too expensive for our guy on the road to the election. Who pays for these junkets, the children with moldy housing and minimum schooling on reserve or the disillusioned youth on the street or housed in prison, or is it the ever expanding treasury of the Conservative Party bolstered by those purchased with the tax cuts to our social commitment to a fair and caring society? Perhaps the local representative of the Harper government and former Minister of Aboriginal Affairs will answer this question. Mel McLachlan Comox

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Helping to fill dreams ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Tania Woodbeck hopes an upcoming auction in Courtenay will raise a record amount of money for a foundation that grants wishes to sick children and their families. The May 30 auction/dinner at the Westerly ballroom is a benefit for the Help Fill A Dream Foundation — a Vancouver Island and Gulf Island-based organization that provides services and support to youngsters suffering from life-threatening diseases. The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub hosted last year’s auction. Woodbeck and her friend Cory Labbey have been “pounding the pavement” as they speak with businesses and acquire auction items. Call it a labour of love for Woodbeck. “My husband (Wayne) and I were inspired many years ago by friends in Victoria who did an auction at a pub. We helped out. It was a lot of fun, so we thought, ‘Why aren’t we doing that in our community?’ We used to do it at the Griffin Pub.” The couple had organized foundation fundraisers from 1999 to 2003 until their lives became busier when their son Austin was born. Last year, they decid-

ed to re-start the fundraising — this time, with help from business partners Jason and Jennifer Borth, with whom they co-own Fix Auto Courtenay (Georgia Straight Collision & Towing). “At the Griffin, our maximum amount we pulled out after an auction was about $8,600,” Woodbeck said. “Last year, leading up to the auction, we were thinking it would be awesome if we could do $10,000. It would be record-breaking. We ended up with over $16,000 for the night.” June 11 marked the eighth birthday of Austin, who asked for donations instead of gifts to support Help Fill a Dream. He raised $265, which put the fundraising total over the $17,000 mark. “It was fantastic,” Woodbeck said. “We were blown away.” Last year, the Flying Canoe donated service charges to the cause. This year, tradesmen will again do custom work for the auction, which will feature an assortment of items, such as gift baskets from the Royston Roasting Company and Hot Chocolates. The first big ticket item has come from Island Home Furniture, which has donated a glass top table and a print, which retail for $899 and $399 respectively. Other items include a Tayco Paving gift certificate for 14 tons of material, Judi Wild art, Wade’s Auto Works gift certificates and a watch worth $300 from SKINsa-

tional Body & Skin Solutions. Guests can also bid on a ‘wall of wine,’ sponsored in part by Gary Marcus Trucking. About 150 people attended last year’s auction. Woodbeck expects about the same number this year — which will hopefully be another record-breaker. She and Wayne used to cover administration costs, which the business now covers. “We’re so proud to be part of this organization,” Woodbeck said. “It is awesomely heartwarming the way that our community pulls together to assist the children and families that are going through challenges. We are truly blessed to live here and be a part of it all.” Since its inception in 1986, the foundation has helped more than 2,100 children on Vancouver Island. Locally, it has assisted Markus (Dream RV trip to LEGOLAND), Linden (Disneyland) and Nikko (Hawaii). Help Fill A Dream was the vision of founder Rick Thomas, a bus driver in Victoria. Touched by a sick passenger’s wish to visit her grandmother in Nova Scotia, Thomas set out a plan to make it happen. Less than a year later, the foundation was formed. Help Fill a Dream differs from other children’s foundations by offering three programs: •Family Assistance — to enable parents to be with children during treatments and hospitalizations. It contributes toward transportation, accommodations and food, and sometimes child care for siblings.

Accept the baton, join a Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life event. As a survivor it is free to participate in the Survivor Celebration Dinner at 5:30 pm and walk the Victory Lap at 7 pm For more information or register visit relayforlife.ca/comoxvalley or call 250-668-6794.

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Photos: Front cover - Nikko and his brother Kalin enjoyed the Maui beaches over spring break thanks to Help Fill A Dream; opposite page - Max and Linden Harris are pictured in Disneyland with Elsa, left, and Anna from the movie Frozen; Jean Roe of Auction House Vancouver Island works the crowd at the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, during the 2014 Help Fill A Dream auction.

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•Quality of Life — to ease day-to-day life by way of home adjustments such as wheelchair ramps, or special therapy such as music or equine. •Dreams — to provide children over three and their families with hope; Dreams could be a Disney vacation, meeting someone famous, or visiting family members in distant locations. “The Courtenay auction is a prime example of how community members can join together to help people in their own communities,” Help Fill A Dream president Denyse Koo said. “Whether large or small, every contribution (auction donation or purchase) supports the dreams of the children and their families. Every contribution of volunteer time contributes to the feeling of support from the community and gets family through the struggles of dealing with illness in the family. People may be quite happy with the items they acquire through the auction, but much more significant is the hope and happiness that their donations help to provide to children.” Tickets for the Courtenay gala dinner and auction are $40 each. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Seating will be available for those not wanting dinner. For more information call Woodbeck at 465-8401 or Labbey at 7921961. Visit Facebook at on.fb.me/1bw1U4U.

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Trending today and becoming increasingly more important in the overall mix of communications strategies is content marketing. But what is it? In simple terms it is a tool designed to provide existing customers, prospects and the public at large with useful information that helps them solve a problem or fulfil a need. The purpose though of this information is not to push direct sales but more so to make connections and develop better relationships with your target group. Consumers today are more in control of the buying process. Consider how they are increasingly going online to source out information in their search for products or services that suit their needs. And they are not just comparing prices. They are looking for specific product information, making comparisons of one product or service over another. One other important piece of information they are looking for is advice. Many content marketers realize this so they have positioned themselves as experts in their field providing, for example, less sales-oriented information on their website

Renewable natural gas Starting this month, FortisBC customers on Vancouver Island will have access to renewable natural gas – a carbon-neutral energy source produced from landfill gas and other organic waste. It’s an extension of FortisBC’s existing program, which is the only one of its kind in North America. Biogas is naturally created when organic materials decay. FortisBC’s renewable natural gas suppliers take advantage of this by capturing biogas from sources such as landfills and agricultural waste, purifying it and injecting the gas into FortisBC’s system. “We’re taking the next step in extending the choice of renew-

able natural gas to the 111,000 customers in this region who use natural gas to fuel their homes and businesses,” said Roger Dall’Antonia, executive vice-president of customer service and regulatory affairs. “This product is an innovative, made-inB.C. solution for our customers.” At current rates, average residential customers choosing to offset their home natural gas use by five per cent would spend slightly less than $2 more per month, about the price of a cup of coffee. By opting into the program customers can also designate five, 10, 25, 50 or 100 per cent of their natural gas use as coming from a renewable source.

understand before embarking on a content marketing strategy: 1. As in every aspect of your marketing and communications, you need to have a clear understanding of your goals. 2. You must have clearly articulated exactly what your mission is as a business. 3. You need to know who your customers or potential customers are. Why? Content marketing should never be undertaken without a plan. It needs to be able to support your business as a whole and play an integral role in what you are trying to communicate. Remember one of the key components of content marketing is the ability to build relationships with the type of person you can help the most. As you develop your content marketing you need to keep asking yourself, 'How will this article/item/pamphlet/blog/ fact sheet support our business goals?' Above all, remember that content marketing is not an out and out sales pitch. It isn’t advertising. It isn’t designed to push your products or services but rather pull people to you. It is being there when people are looking for information and turn to you as the expert in providing helpful, educational, relevant and sometimes entertaining advice. Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached at joesmith@shaw.ca

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Beefsteak Tomatoes 2.84 per kg

Canadian

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1kg

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B.C. Grown “Hot House”

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Lemon Iced Tea, 12x355ml

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Nalley

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Pioneer Chips

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

142gr

Prices in effect May 11 - 17 , 2015

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Meat

Sirloin End Boneless Pork Loin Chops 6.59 per kg

Canadian AAA

Sirloin Tip Oven Roast 13.20 per kg

Per

Sunrise Farms

Chicken Drumettes

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Harvest

Sunrise Traditional

13.20 per kg

450gr

11.00 per kg

Sirloin Tip Marinating Steak

1kg

Per

Whole Frying Chicken

Wieners

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Offer is in effect May 11-17, 2015

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

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100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

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160-230gr

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Minute Maid

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Cereal

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299

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Meat

Sunrise Farms

Chicken Breast Fillets 13.20 per kg

Sunrise Farms

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Grain Fed Free Run

Bone In Chicken Thighs 8.80 per kg

99 Per

Mitchell’s

Schneiders

Premium Bacon

Juicy Jumbo Wieners & Grill Ems

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125gr

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750gr

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Frozen Vegetables

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Tre Stelle

Deluxe Mozzarella Cheese

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300-500gr

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Valley Selections Vegetables

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400-500gr

175gr

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Feta Cheese

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250gr

Cheddar Cheese

340gr

336gr

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Crackers

Rosenborg Danish Blue Cheese

140-200gr

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Ritz Crackers

Cheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices

PLUS A

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Cheestrings

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Non Alcoholic, 6x250ml

Clamato Juice

175-454gr

Traditional or Extra Creamy, 125gr

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All Natural Dressing

350ml

Bick’s

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French’s

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400ml

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Vlasic

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Pickles

Family Size Potato Chips

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2$ for

Jiffy Pop

Rice Works

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Bugles

2$ for

G.H. Cretors

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All Natural Popped Corn

Sticks

Tostitos

170-184gr

Breyers

1.66lt

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Smucker’s

Sundae Syrup

428ml

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Powerade

946ml

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

Good Host

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1kg

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Twizzlers

100’s

300-454gr

Freeze Pops

Nibs, Twists or Goodies

7-10x13-28gr

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Family Classic Frozen Dessert

Assorted Sizes

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220-320gr

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Cocktail

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156gr

Original Flavour, 213gr

165gr

Beverage

Kraft

Popcorn

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Stoned Wheat Thins

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200gr

Medium Salsa

350ml

Dofino Havarti Cheese

Newman’s Own

PLUS A

Newman’s Own

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PLUS A

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Old Tyme Ginger Beer

Sparkling Water

450gr

LICABL PP

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Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Dealcoholized Beer

12x355ml

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O’Doul’s

275-300gr

24x500ml

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Demineralized Treated Water

12-15x355ml

907gr

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Aquafina

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250gr

Cheddar Cheese

340gr

336gr

LICABL PP

for

Crackers

Rosenborg Danish Blue Cheese

140-200gr

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Cheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices

PLUS A

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Cheestrings

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Mott’s

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350ml

Bick’s

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400ml

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Pickles

Family Size Potato Chips

1lt

2$ for

Jiffy Pop

Rice Works

for

Bugles

2$ for

G.H. Cretors

Hi I’m Skinny

All Natural Popped Corn

Sticks

Tostitos

170-184gr

Breyers

1.66lt

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Smucker’s

Sundae Syrup

428ml

for

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Powerade

946ml

Nestle

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Good Host

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1kg

Mr. Freeze or Crush

Twizzlers

100’s

300-454gr

Freeze Pops

Nibs, Twists or Goodies

7-10x13-28gr

for

LICABL PP

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Family Classic Frozen Dessert

Assorted Sizes

Sports Drink

695ml

PLUS A

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Magnum

220-320gr

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945ml

1.89lt

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Fruitsations Snack Cup

Lemon Juice

Ice Cream Bars

Tortilla Chips

400gr

3$ for

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Cocktail

Mott’s

Realemon

Ocean Spray

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

Butter, 127gr

156gr

Original Flavour, 213gr

165gr

Beverage

Kraft

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Gourmet Rice Crisps

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Selected, 255gr

for

Arla

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415ml

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Stoned Wheat Thins

LICABL PP

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Crackers

200gr

Medium Salsa

350ml

Dofino Havarti Cheese

Newman’s Own

PLUS A

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for

PLUS A

EES EF

5 Dofino or for

Old Tyme Ginger Beer

Sparkling Water

450gr

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

Dealcoholized Beer

12x355ml

EES EF

O’Doul’s

275-300gr

24x500ml

EES EF

Demineralized Treated Water

12-15x355ml

907gr

Planters

Peanuts Resealable Bag

Aquafina

PLUS A

Lactantia

Cream Cheese

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Mastro

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Bothwell

Rosemary Ham

Per

100 gr

Sushi

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100 gr

Per

100 gr

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Schneiders

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9 Piece B.C. Rolls

Extra Aged Cheddar

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per 100gr

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599

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199

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100 gr

per 100gr

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100 gr

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Black Forest Cake

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Dempster’s Bagels Selected, 6’s

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Nature’s Path

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750gr

284-400gr

4 Elias

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1kg

225gr

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Amy’s

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739ml

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399

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ARTS Keeping it Living comes to life The Comox Valley Project Watershed Society is holding its sixth annual Keeping It Living art campaign to raise funds for the protection and restoration of the K’ómoks Estuary. This year’s title Then, Now and Future asked artists to capture their vision of the past, present and future of the estuary. Internationally renowned local K’ómoks First Nation artist Andy Everson has created an image for this year’s campaign entitled Stillness. Art submissions for this year’s campaign will be on display at the Pearl Ellis Gallery at 1729 A Comox Ave. from May 12-31. During this time all pieces will be available for silent auction with half the proceeds going to the artist and half to the fundraising campaign. The silent auction can be accessed on Project Watershed’s website, projectwatershed.ca Limited edition prints of Everson’s work will be on sale at the Pearl Ellis Gallery as well as at Project Watershed’s offices at 2356A Rosewall Crescent, Tintown

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featuring: Upstairs (Pearl Ellis) • Silent auction • Andy Everson’s estuary artwork”Stillness” Downstairs (Lion’s Den) • A “taste of the estuary” including Hollie Wood Oysters, 40 Knot Winery, smoked salmon and Natural Pastures cheese. • Live auction of five jury-selected art submissions from this year’s campaign • A presentation on Project Watershed’s estuary projects • Keeping It Living limited edition print sales Tickets to the gala are available for $20 online at keepingitliving.ca, at the Pearl Ellis Gallery, and the Comox Valley Art Gallery. Ticket holders will qualify for door prizes, including an Andy Everson limited edition print, a gift certificate to Yiamas Greek Restaurant and wine from 40 Knots vineyards. Project Watershed is a small non-profit society, but with community support they have achieved much success and have ambitious plans for the future. Initiatives for protecting and restoring the K’ómoks Estuary include: • Working on internation-

ally important blue carbon research • Planting salt marsh and eelgrass to mitigate climate change • Modifying the Airpark lagoon to be better habitat • Supporting local archeologists in groundbreaking research • Preparing a bid for national historic status • Working towards the purchase and restoration of the Field Sawmill property There are many ways to donate to Project Watershed’s efforts to restore the “salmon highway” and reduce effects of global warming at the Gala evening including: becoming a member or volunteer, buying art cards, prints or posters, bidding on the silent auction artwork or the live juried auction, as well as making a donation and becoming informed. For more information visit projectwatershed.ca or keepingitliving.ca. To bid on any artwork, register and bid at the sites provided. The Pearl Ellis Gallery is a volunteer run, nonprofit gallery located at 1729 Comox Ave. To see more about the Comox gallery and what it has to offer go to pearlellisgallery.com

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During the past, Georgia Straight Jazz Society, with the support of local musicians and the generosity of the larger jazz community and others who support good causes, has risen to the challenge of raising thousands of dollars on short notice. Most recently this included Typhoon Hainan in the Philippines and, before that, support for the victims of Haiti when their respective countries were devastated. The benefit concerts were arranged promptly, in order to maximize the generosity with matching funds from the Canadian government. On Thursday, the GSJS has organized a multi-band benefit concert for the survivors in Nepal. The death toll from the April 25 7.8 magnitude earthquake approaches 10,000 and hundreds of thousands of people have lost their homes, with many of them currently starving.

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In the same spirit that prevailed in past years, the society board, volunteers and musicians have risen to the challenge of a four-hour social and musical event at the Avalanche Bar, beginning at 7 p.m. Please note the time difference. The music starts half an hour earlier than usual, and finishes at 11 p.m. You’re invited to come and go as you choose – come early and stay late – or alternatively drop in to make a donation and stay for just a few tunes. This isn’t an evening to focus on the music, like our regular Thursday performances; rather, it’s an opportunity to contribute to a humanitarian cause, and share the event with people of similar generous nature. Please don’t shy away because jazz isn’t your favourite music; participate, and find out that you actually enjoyed the experience and the opportunity to wear your heart on your sleeve. We have registered our event with the Canadian Red Cross, and have arranged with

them to have every donor ($20 or more) sign their personal information onto a form which will result in a tax receipt for their charitable donation. We have so much in this wealthy country, and this is your opportunity to share a donation – however modest - with people who have lost everything. Swing Street will open the evening at 7 p.m. followed by Indigo, Ralph Barrat and Sharp Seven and Anzucena Flamenco (successor to Luzna). Musically, the evening stretches from cool jazz, though swing, to romantic ballads and Latin American. Geographically, it stretches from Comox Valley to Nepal. Dinner will be available as usual – Greek or pub food – so if you’re planning to dine at the Av, make special note of the early start time to avoid disappointment, and more than anything, ask your friends to join you for this very special event. For more information about the jazz society, visit georgiastraightjazz.com or find us on Facebook.

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Gordon’s sharp-witted satire and not-toountrue one-man show, (well, two if you count the somewhat disturbing Harper Dummy!) features 20 original songs, spoken word, hundreds of projected images, audience participation, and an activist’s passion to show where we are and where we can go as a nation. Presented locally by Comox Valley Council of Canadians, join them for one show only: Saturday May 16 at Cumberland United Church at 7:30 p.m. Come for a light-hearted evening of serious political satire. Bring a friend who’s on the fence. Bring teens who are on the verge of their first vote. Bring your sense of humour… and outrage. Tickets available online at gigtix.ca, or at Bop City Records, Cumberland Village Bakery and Church St. Bakery. FMI: Kera McHugh, 250-650-5425, tinshackcreative@gmail.com

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Stephen Harper: The Musical returns for one show only

James Gordon’s full-length musical play, “Stephen Harper: The Musical,” returns to the Comox Valley, May 16, refreshed and ready to deliver a stern – but funny– reprimand. After numerous successful sessions across the country in the past 18 months, SHTM has kept up to date with the repeat offences and growing shame of our nation’s capital. Originally written in 2013, this newly updated edition examines the current Canadian political climate through songs, rants, visuals, puppets… and a little bit more attitude. Gordon visited the Valley in November 2013, playing two well-attended shows in Comox. “We recognize we’re not necessarily going to convert any committed Harper supporters to the bright side, but offer merely a moment of levity to combat a growing dark cloud in Canada’s history,” says tour presenter, Kera McHugh of Tinshack Creative.

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SPORTS Locals Anderson fighting for clean water, title receive funding

Comox Valley competitors were among 20 Vancouver Island high performance athletes who received over $12,000 in bursaries – including $10,000 from PacificSport and an additional $2,000 from Woodgrove Pines Clinic – at a ceremony on Friday, May 1 at Woodgrove Pines ‘The Downstairs’ in Nanaimo. “Training, proper nutrition and equipment upgrades are a competitive advantage; and it can be costly,” says Kevin Lindo, PacificSport Athlete & Coach Services Coordinator. With a $10,000 commitment to athlete bursaries, the following athletes each received $500 from PacificSport to further their sport development; Comox Valley athletes receiving bursaries included Mark Grant of Merville (cycling), James Grant of Merville (cycling) and Jessica Reynolds of Courtenay (road/track cycling). Other Vancouver Island athletes to receive funding and who have Comox Valley connections include Maja Nymann of Campbell River (alpine skiing), Mathieu Leduc of Nanaimo (Canada ski cross) and Aidan Webber of Nanaimo (BMX). Woodgrove Pines gave $2,000 in athlete bursaries, with four athletes each receiving an additional $500 bursary those athletes were Jessica Reynolds, Braxton Clark, Ben Leslie and Valerie Doyon. “Our balanced approach for PacificSport includes specialized high-performance training and therapeutic services like chiropractic, massage therapy and physiotherapy,” says Dr. Stacey Scott, owner of Woodgrove Pines Clinic. – PacificSport Vancouver Island

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Chris “Bukwas” Anderson has two big fights coming up this month. And he needs the Comox Valley’s legendary largesse to help him win one of them. The hard-rock mixed martial arts fighter also has a soft spot in his heart for humanitarian causes, and while he is preparing to defend his Battlefield Fight League amateur welterweight championship, he is also raising funds to help build a water well for people in the Congo who have no access to clean water. Building wells is one part of Fight for the Forgotten, a project started in 2013 by UFC fighter Justin Wren. Anderson became interested in assisting after seeing a podcast of Wren discussing the project with UFC commentator Joe Rogan. (Visit fightfortheforgotten.com for a link). While in the Congo Wren caught malaria and almost died, but Anderson says he is now back in North America and getting his health back. “We messaged him online and he said it costs about $3,500 to build a well,” said Anderson, whose girlfriend Kailyn has been busy organizing a Sunday, May 17 fundraiser at the Prime Chop House in Courtenay to help Wren’s group do just that. “There’ll be $20 dinners (burger or pasta) which includes beer or wine, and $5 from each plate goes to Chris, who gives half of that to the fundraiser.” “My half is what I need for competition fees, medical papers, eye exams – which I have to pay for,” Anderson explained. “I need to get my paperwork done, whatever’s left after that we give to the project.” Kailyn says there will also be a silent auction and 50-50 draws. A list of donors and how to donate is on Anderson’s Facebook page. “We’ve set up a gofundme for anyone who wants to donate, and

Chris ‘Bukwas’ Anderson is hoping the Comox Valley will rally to support the Fight for the Forgotten project with a fundraiser PHOTO SUBMITTED this Sunday at the Prime Chop House in Courtenay. I’ve received two so far. Also any sponsorship money I get (businesses donate to help with his costs of competing) I’m giving half of that (to the project),” Anderson added. Tickets for this Sunday’s fundraiser are available at the door, which opens at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Along with obtaining clean water (which helps eradicate disease), Fight for the Forgotten has a variety of goals. Anderson says Wren buys freedom of those who are enslaved and purchases land for them. “They’re having a hard time with food because of poachers and the game’s running out, so they’re teaching them how to farm so they will be sustainable.” With all that going on, the couple say they really want to raise $3,500 to build a water well for the Congolese from the Comox Valley. If the funds fall short, they

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will all go to Fight for the Forgotten and Wren will let them know how the money was used. Wren posts photos and videos of Congolese villagers when they have a well installed, and Anderson says it is great to see the smiles on their faces when they taste clean water. Those wishing to donate to the cause or who would like more information can contact Kailyn at 250-871-2617 or chrisamma@ outlook.com Rage in the Cage While the public’s help with that ongoing fight is needed and appreciated, Anderson is fine-tuning his MMA skills for his other big fight this month – Battlefield 36 at the River Rock Casino in Richmond. On May 30, the Comox Valley Boxing Club & MMA stalwart is putting his Battlefield amateur welterweight title on the line

against Mazdak Pourbohloul of Titan MMA in Coquitlam. Anderson (9-2) notes Pourbohloul (3-0) has defeated all his opponents by submission and is also an undefeated kickboxer. “He’s a middleweight prospect and this will be his first fight at 170 (pounds), which is 15 pounds under (the middleweight class). He’s 6’6”, kind of tall for the weight class, and I think he’s kinda going to have a tough time making weight,” said Anderson, who has successfully done so in past fights and knows whereof he speaks. As part of his training, Anderson is biking, swimming and running to increase his endurance and plans to compete in the May 24 Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K in Courtenay. He notes that the May 30 fight is planned to be his last as an amateur.

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With a final round 3-under 69 on Friday at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, Eric Onesi earned medallist honours at PGA Tour Canada’s British Columbia Qualifying Tournament. The Bear, Delaware golfer finished with a two-stroke advantage over Kansas City, Missouri’s Michael Letzig and Galloway, Ohio’s Ethan Tracy. A total of 44 players earned status on PGA Tour Canada for 2015, including five Canadians. Onesi joins fellow Q-School medallists Albin Choi and Julien Brun and will be exempt on PGA Tour Canada for the 2015 season. “I hung in there. It’s been a long time coming and I’m kind of at a loss for words, but it feels good,” Onesi told PGA Tour Canada. The Old Dominion University graduate found himself with a three-stroke advantage over Tracy with three holes to go, and after slipping with a double bogey on the 16th, rebounded to birdie the 18th and secure a two-stroke victory. After having conditional Web.com Tour status in 2011 and 2012, Onesi took time away from competing over parts of the past two years, serving as a caddie at Bay Hill Club and Lodge and working on his game. Armed with a refreshed perspective, the 27-year old decided to take on 2015 in the pro ranks again, and is looking forward to planning out his season on PGA Tour Canada. “It’s huge. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to set my schedule with a couple of up-and-down years,” said Onesi. “To nail that down and be exempt through all 12 events puts a big smile on my face. It’s one of the best days of my golfing career for sure.” Letzig, a veteran of 114 events on the PGA Tour, carded a final round 69 to share second place with Tracy, who was

Wilson Bateman finished tied with Stuart Anderson as PHOTO BY earle couper low Canadians. unable to convert the 54-hole lead into victory. Strathmore, Alberta’s Stuart Anderson and Edmonton, Alberta’s Wilson Bateman

were low Canadians, both finishing in a tie for eighth at 6-under. Olympia, Washington’s Cameron Peck emerged victorious in a 6-for-1 playoff, going

birdie-par on the 10th and 17th holes in sudden victory to earn the 18th spot and exempt status through the first six events of the 2015 season. “Everything was fantastic,” said Brian Decker of PGA Tour Canada. “Personally, I always say it’s my favourite week of the year because we love coming to Crown Isle so much. “For us, everything is so easy. The club staff is phenomenal, the course is great and we stay right on site. We love being out on the West Coast,” Decker added. “From a Tour perspective, it was great. The course was the right level of challenging and the guys who finished top 40 and top 18 and earned their cards for the year, they really earned it because it was a great test of golf. “I think the guys who played well are going to go on to do some pretty good things on the Tour this year,” Decker said.

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First match for May 22 PWA card set The first match for the May 22 pro wrestling card in Courtenay has been announced. Pure Wrestling Association (PWA) organizers say Krystal will make her PWA debut against veteran Riea Von Slasher. “Krystal is a ball of dynamite about to explode,” organizers note. “She will be over-matched in size, experience and power against Von Slasher but will try to make up for it with her bubbling enthusiasm and lightning speed. “The native of Vancouver, Washington is thrilled to be mak-

ing her PWA debut,” a spokesperson said. Other matches are expected to be announced in the near future. The action starts at 7 p.m. The event is at the K’omoks First Nation Band Hall (3320 Comox Rd. in Courtenay) with tickets $15 general, $10 youth, and kids five and under free with a paid adult. Tickets are available at The Goat 98.9 FM (201-910 Fitzgerald Ave. in Courtenay), by phone at 519-998-8799 or online at PWACanada.com

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1801 Beaufort Avenue, Comox 1801 Beaufort Avenue, Comox Highlights A public hearing is being held to consider A public hearing is being held to consider Comox Zoning Amendment Bylaw No Comox Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1808 to allow development of a Coach p House at 2116 Downey Avenue House at 2116 Downey Avenue. Details il In general terms the purpose of Comox In general terms, the purpose of Comox Z i A Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1808 is to d t B l N 1808 i t amend the R1 1 Single‐Family amend the R1.1 Single Family zone of zone of T Town of Comox, Zoning Bylaw 1377, to fC Z i B l 1377 t allow a Coach House on the subject allow a Coach House on the subject property shown shaded on the Map property shown shaded on the Map. Written Submission

More Information Copy of the proposed by‐law, as well as existing relevant f h db l ll i i l reports and documents, will be available for inspection at Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox between the Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday hours of 8:30am 4:30pm Monday through Friday (except Statutory Holidays) commencing on May 12th, (except Statutory Holidays) commencing on May 12 2015 Th 2015. The proposed by‐law will be available for db l ill b il bl f inspection until 4:00pm on the public hearing date.

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Dawn Stevens - 250-890-9116 info@activecomoxvalley.ca Celebrate Bike to Work Week at our Giant Celebration Station on May 27 at Simms Park from 1:45pm-5:45pm. Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the event (tables/tents/bbq). Food and drinks are provided to all volunteers helping the day of this event.

Tracy Stoltz - cvrelayvolunteer@gmail.com The 2015 Comox Valley Relay for Life is looking for volunteers for its upcoming event on Saturday June 6th. Various positions and shifts available from Set Up to Take Down and everything in between. If you can help at all with this worthwhile cause please contact Tracy at cvrelayvolunteer@ gmail.com.

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Round one of drifting and drag racing was held Saturday at Saratoga Speedway. A new event called Time Attack was also added to the card and #16 David Clark took the win in the autocross-style event. The first round of drag racing featured 16 cars. #17 T.J Dafse, #57 Corey Sanderson, and #62 Shawn Allen were the only three to get through the first round undefeated, with #79 James Wilson and #74 John Demon being knocked out early. After the rest of the pack was eliminated, Sanderson in his 450-horsepowered ‘82 Chev and Dafse in his 450-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee met in the finals, with Dafse taking home the win, holding off Sanderson who lost his third gear early in the night. Eleven cars took part in the first round of drifting. In the first round of eliminations #83 Evin Moore, #69 Callum Hayes, #44 Andrew Ottoson, #13 Sean March and #489 Matt Jefford all advance to the second round, winning their match-ups quite convincingly. After the semifinals, Hayes, Moore and Jefford advanced to the finals. Hayes took out Moore then met Jefford for the grand final. In a tight battle, Hayes once again prevailed. The I.M.C.A Modifieds and the Dwarf cars were also at the Speedway on Saturday for a fun day, getting ready for their respective 2015 seasons. Four Dwarf cars lined up for a 10-lap main where #5 Kyle Kennedy led all 10 laps, holding off #20 Matt May to take the win. Six I.M.C.A Modifieds ran a 12-lap main event, in which #01 Jeff May grabbed an early lead and held

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Adelle Penner - 250-338-9906 info@cvalc.ca The Adult Learning Centre is looking for volunteer receptionists who can help out for one morning each week from 9 until 1. Duties include greeting people and answering phones, light filing and paperwork.

Community Garden Coordinator Jean Tuyisenge - 250-338-6359 jean.tuyisenge@immigrantwelcome.ca Do you love gardening? The Immigrant Welcome Centre is opening a community garden this summer and would like you to come join them. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing Community Garden activities with participants, and providing a welcoming environment for all participants.

Cat Care - Intake Facility Lauren LaBossiere - 250-218-7223 volunteerkcp@gmail.com We are seeking volunteers to fill one shift per week on an ongoing basis at our Intake Facility. Cats & kittens are housed at this facility while they are having medical exams and are spayed/neutered, before being adopted out or placed into Cat Foster Homes. Intake volunteers have direct contact with the cats & provide daily care - including feeding, playing, and cleaning the facility.

Brigade Members Christie Kiers - 250-574-7970 christie.kiers@bc.sja.ca St. John Ambulance Brigade Members to provide First Aid coverage at events. Leadership Opportunities also available for kids from 6-19 to learn First Aid. This opportunity is available for individuals of all ages.

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.

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Barry Craig Walker June 21, 1957 – May 1, 2015 After a long journey following a cancer diagnosis three years ago, Barry passed away Friday morning, May 1. He was at home in bed, in peace, with the love of his family around him and the knowledge of the warmth and caring of dear friends. Barry loved life. Among the many things that gave him joy were running, backpacking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, cycling, sailing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a passionate teacher who cared deeply about sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for learning about the world. It gave him great joy to see this reflected in students. Barry loved to share his passion for the outdoors with students through backpacking trips to Mount Albert Edward and Cape Scott and trips with the ski and snowboard team; highlights for many students. He took great pleasure in meeting ex-students and learning about how their lives had progressed, whether through studies, traveling, working, or raising a family. Thank you to all those kind students who over the many years, either in word or in spirit, expressed their appreciation of Mr. Walker. Barry was a warm, caring, and steadfast friend. Friends recall his strength of character, energy, gentleness, generosity and enthusiasm for life. Barry was also unafraid to speak his mind, to disagree firmly with others, and to fight with determination for what he believed in. Barry loved his two sons dearly and was greatly saddened to realize that he would not have the opportunity to discover where their unique skills and personalities would take them in their adult life. He was exceptionally proud of his sons, for their bright curiosity, their independent spirits, and their acceptance of individual differences. He died confident that they each will find their own route to happiness and fulfilment. Our family is blessed to live in such a beautiful caring community. The expressions of caring and support from friends, family, neighbours, students both past and present, and Isfeld school in particular, were overwhelming. We thank the many kind nurses, support staff, and doctors who went out of their way to provide more than just medical care, but to support Barry with dignity as an individual. Of particular note are Drs. Carol Ostry, Trace Thomas, Rocky Moise, and Barb Fehlau, who each in their individual way provided medical expertise and advice while also extending themselves personally to support both of us emotionally throughout treatment, and especially near the end of Barry’s life. Barry’s sense of humour and his wonderful smile will be missed dearly. Barry was predeceased by his father (John). He is survived by his mother (Alice), his wife (Cathy Cook), his children (Colin and Tom Walker), his sister (Lynn) and his nephews (Greg Field, Jared Hills, and Adrian Walker). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Comox Valley Hospice Society are welcomed.

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Helen Faye Foster August 31, 1948 ~ March 25, 2015 It is with profound sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of our sister Helen, at home March 25th, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born into a military family in Clinton, Ont. she was the first of three daughters born to Hubert (Jack) and Grace Foster. She lived in various parts of Canada and spent several years in France before arriving in Comox in 1963. She attended Robb Road School and Courtenay Senior High. Helen went on to study at Malaspina College in Nanaimo and also graduated from a modelling program in Victoria. In her early adult life, her travels continued, taking her across Canada and back again. Her jobs were varied from office manager to dental support to bar tender at the Fisherman’s Pub, the Lorne Hotel, and the Courtenay Legion eventually retiring in 2005 after 20 years serving on the Comox-Powell River Ferry. Helen was quiet in nature. She was well known for her culinary skills and her incredible luncheons and dinner parties. Other pass times included gardening, stained glass, knitting and sewing. Dottie, a beautiful Collie and wonderful companion, kept her active in all kinds of weather walking the neighbourhood and local beaches. Predeceased by her son Zeke (1974), her mother (1989), and her father (2004), she will be sorely missed by her sister Linda (Gary), Donna (Wayne), and her niece and nephews, Erin, Dallyn (Kate), Ryan, and Callum, and many very close friends. She will be remembered for her compassion and her generosity, her wit and humour, and by some, for her fiery spirit, fighting for what she believed to be right. She will be missed for the immeasurable love that she shared with her family and closest friends. On Sunday May 17th at 1:30pm friends and family will be gathering at Air Force Beach to pay tribute to Helen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MARS, Courtenay or to the Comox Valley Land Trust.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AIRLESS PAINT Sprayer Graco Ultramax II 495, never used $775. Sofa Bed - cream colour in new condition $525. Please call 250-339-3250

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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

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE recently renovated. Unique, attractive and modern suite in a quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from downtown. Nice patio garden area. Five appliances. In suite storage. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM Spacious suite with private deck. Central Comox location. Recent renovation. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Attractive, well maintained building with mature, adult tenants. Large designer kitchen. Three blocks from downtown. In suite storage. Five full sized appliances. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique suite. Rarely available. Quiet, mature adult building in the centre of Comox. Recently renovated and very attractive. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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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.

ALL NEW ITEMS: Heavy Black leather size 44 motorcycle jacket, zip pockets & sleeves, side waist adj. and belt $145. Deluxe Sleep Sound Therapy System 142 sounds, alarm radio, good for sleeping and tinnitus masking $115. Bravetti Counter Convection Oven with rotisserie $100. Last two items still in boxes. Call (250)898-8475. FUTON CUSHION 6â&#x20AC;? deep, custom made wood double wide - $400. Bedroom suite dbl bed, 5 drawer high boy, 6 drawer dresser with mirror $500. Small computer desk $60. Sears Free Spirit teardmill - $250. All items O.B.O. Call 250-339-4826. HANDY CAP scooter asking $1200.00. Wheelchair like new asking $375.00 all in good condition. Phone 250334-9804 HOT TUB Excellent running condition. $1000. 250-2878305. Campbell River. LOVE SEAT - $150. Queen pine bed frame - $100. Round glass coffee table - $30. Electric fireplace - Free. Electric Singer sewing machine in cabinet $30. Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike (Brand - Giant), as new $100. Call 250-400-3300.

SHOPRIDER Electric Scooter c/w Charger $500. 250-3395530

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LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT. View plus treed acreage. 2700â&#x20AC;&#x2122; updated home. $415,000. firm. Call (250)2458950.

Everything must go! Bedroom suites. Living room furniture. Dining room table & chairs. Wicker bar stools. Couches. Sectional couch. Sunroom furniture. Lots more! Cash sales only!

Offers accepted. 1 (250)923-8118

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SPORTING GOODS ASSORTED FISHING GEAR Down rigger, long range fish finder etc. Call evenings: 250923-8746. Campbell River.

LOVELY CHARACTER home on 1.5 acre. RM1 zoned. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,610 sq.ft. detached double carport. There is a 16x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop, wired 220. 2 storage sheds. This home is centrally located. Land and home very well maintained. $385,000. Call 250-286-3947.

PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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FOR SALE Patio home. 605 Rockland Rd #7 Penny Lane. New Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Campbell River Call-250-287-4462

MUST SELL, NEW PRICE!!! 12-769 MERECROFT Rd. 1369sqft 2 bdrm patio home. Mntn. view. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. 5 mins. to Merecroft Village. $277,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-2027717. C.R.

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

RANCHER. 3 bdrm + office. 2 bth. 19yrs. young. Area w/ newer homes. Great mtn view. Handy to airport, schools, college, Merecroft Mall, pool/rink. Fenced yrd w/ 2 sheds & deck. Single garage.+ work area. $279,000. Please call 250830-0011. Campbell River

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000. Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/4924877518.html 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

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RANCHER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 Bedroom plus large storage, 1.5 Bath, open kitchen / living area. Hardwood Bamboo Flooring new carpets in bedroom, cozy gas fireplace in living room, wood stove in family room, heat pump and Instantaneous hot water tank. Kitchen fully renovated features maple shaker cabinets, granite throughout, gas cook stove, gas BBQ Outlet on covered deck. Both baths fully renovated with jetted jacuzzi tub in main. Situated on .26 acre lot backing onto green belt with lots of boat and RV Parking. 16x20 detached garage wired for welder $330,000 call to view (250)923-0825.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

1760 HOLMSTROM Rd. 2 storey, 2300 sq ft, 4 BR, 3 Bth home w/ 500 sq ft 200 amp shop. All of this on a fully fenced, dog-friendly 1/2 acre. Situated on a dead-end st. off Peterson Rd. $384,500. Call Teresa at 250-830-0875

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902 RAVENHILL RD Fenced for animals with barn, raised garden beds. 3-bdr, 4-bth home on 2 acres near Port McNeill. 2 car gar.; new roof, flooring and lrg master ensuite. 2,400sf + 800sf finished, walk-out bsmt suite. $415,000. 250-949-0528

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PARK PLACE 1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay 2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

12x60 2 BDRM mobile in Sayward Trailer Park. 55+. Low pad rent. Elec. base board & wood heat. 8x20 covered deck. $20,000. 250-282-3656

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1560-13th Street, Courtenay Renovated 2 Bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage. Ideal for family or working couple. Small dog accepted with pet deposit.

HOMES FOR RENT

BLACK CREEK New renovated, 4bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, woodstove. Kids welcome. Refs required. Avail June 1/15 $1250./mth. 1 (250)792-1688

Call 250-334-9717

CONDOS ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC. Call 250-338-7449

OPEN HOUSE Saturdays 10am-1pm. 280 Anne Rd. 1350sqft updated 3bdrm, 2bth rancher on .25 acre close to town! New kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows & more! $284,900. 250-702-4228. For more photos & info go to:

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HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

CARS

MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI 1700 Voyager (2013), abs/cruise control. 6 speed trans. Like new. 9,000km. 3 yr. bumper to bumper warranty, asking $14,500 obo. 250-203-2719

SURGE GUARD 30 Amp. RV power monitor. $200. 250-9231492. Campbell River.

CARS 250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

www.pennylane.bc.ca WEST CTNY HOME 4 bdrm & den, 3 baths, 6 appls, fam. rm., gas F/P, double garage, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $1,300/mth CENTRAL COMOX HOME 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 6 appls, B/I Vac, gas F/P, fam. rm., double garage, fenced yard, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. June 1 - $1,275/mth CUMBERLAND RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, fully fenced yard w/deck & patio, double car garage, N/S, well trained med. dog or indoor cat neg. w/refs, Avail. July 1 - $1,700/mth

1995 Handi-Dart Bus Ford Econo, 5.8L, auto, propane, 7 passenger, 295,000km, new parts, must be seen, $3500 obo. Ph: 250-923-2481

1998 FORD Taurus- 185,996 km, $1200. or best offer. Summer & Winter tires with rims. Runs Great! Call 250-9231706. 2000 MUSTANG Convertible, mint cond. $5300. Call (250)339-7699, Comox.

TRUCKS & VANS 2004 VW TOUAREG. Loaded w/options. 198,000kms. A quality crossover w/many features. Needs nothing. Fresh synthetic oil change. c/w factory roof rack & hatch cover. $8500. Glen @ 250-792-3929.

2005 SILVER Chrysler convertible PC Cruiser touring edition. 2 door, seats 4, 78,430 km. $6500 obo. Please call (250)941-0328.

2005 FORD RANGER. 4x2 Supercab. 3L, V6 Automatic, A/C, 95000 km $6500. 250339-3819

2006 JEEP Commander 4.7L / 4X4 / V8 / Mechanically in excellent cond. 7 seats. No accidents. Smooth, quiet, & fast, 235hp. Regular maintenance, new roters, wheels, brakes, battery & , transmission, tires 75%, transfer-no issues. Everything automatic, bluetooth, rear and tire sensors, alarm, trailer hitch, no leaks, clean interior. Everything works inside. 158,000. $10,500. 778-348-0020

TOWNHOUSES

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TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

2 ROOFTOP Cargo boxes. Thule and Yakima. $220 each or best offer. Campbell River. 778-420-5070

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2001 NEON R/T 160000 KM brand new front end good winter tires new Kenwood sound system recent diagnostic preformed 5 speed $3100 obo rickles@shaw.ca

2004 CHEVROLET Cavalier, good condition, sun roof, new brakes, only 126,000km, yellow- Reduced; $2,550 obo. Call (250)923-5069.

2008 BUICK Enclave. Automatice w/ 66,000Kms. New tires. Good condition. Campell River. 250-287-9987

12Ft. FIBREGLASS Boat w/ motor and trailer. Asking $1600. 250-287-2969

2011 CHEVY Impala. 4 dr. 80,000km. Great condition. $10,300. Campbell River. Call 778-420-5070.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1978 FIBERFORM 22.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 302 Ford engine with Merc leg, 2005 Merc kicker, new batteries. Trailer in good cond. Great ocean boat, sleeps 2. Fresh water sink. $6,500 obo. Call (250)738-0299.

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UNIQUE DUPLEX IN EAST CTNY 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, 2 decks, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed $1,100/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, W/D hookups, balcony, res. pkg., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;?, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $625/mth TIN TOWN TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, above commercial space, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $825/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony w/ glacier views, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 - $825/mth PACIFIC COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, ground floor, laminate throughout, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail June 1 $750/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incld., res. pkg., balcony, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. June 1 - $725/mth, Call res. mger for showings 334-8602 TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, undergr. secured res. pkg., storage locker, ocean view, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $1,250/mth

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SUITES, LOWER RYAN COURT- newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1bdrm, in-suite W/D, patio, close to amenities. 8x5 storage locker right outside your door. NP/NS, 1 year lease, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $700/mo+ hydro Delanee 1(587)986-0739.

Comox Recreation

2004 VIBE, 103,000 km., well maintained, good rubber. Asking $5,500. Call 250-2866472 after 7 pm. Daily

1987 TOYOTA Supra- Targa Top, auto, 255,000 km, lady driven, garage parked, runs great, in Excellent condition $2850. obo. 250-919-5404 debra-lynne@hotmail.com

GEARED FOR fishing. Campion 215 Explorer w/trailer. Motors 200hp and 9.9hp Yamahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Info. 250-334-4284 ZODIAC 10 ft w 2/2 mercury,Oars, seats, under carriage, & pump. $1500. 250-339-1284

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Sunwest Auto Centre Presents THE FINAL MONTH OF

Autobahn for All Sales Event EVERYONE CAN AFFORD A VW!

2015 VW BEETLE STARTING AT

$19,990

FINANCE AS LOW AS BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS

2015 VW JETTA

1.9% $157 $0

STARTING AT

$14,990

FINANCE AS LOW AS BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS

CASH DOWN O.A.C.

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$26,850

FINANCE AS LOW AS BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS

2.9% $212 $0

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2015 VW JETTA TDI STARTING AT

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2015 VW GOLF SPORT WAGON

$22,495

FINANCE AS LOW AS BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS

0.9% $156 $0

CASH DOWN O.A.C.

$24,990

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STARTING AT

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2015 VW TOUREG GAS

0% $173 $0

2015 VW CC

$36,375

0% $226 $0

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2015 VW TIQUAN 4 MOTION

2015 VW PASSAT

0.9% $145 $0

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2015 VW GOLF

2015 VW TIQUAN FWD

1.9% $379 $0

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1.9% $272 $0

STARTING AT

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FINANCE AS LOW AS BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS

2.9% $435 $0

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