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The winds of change blew through the north half of Vancouver Island on Monday night, as the New Democrat Party claimed both Comox Valley ridings. In the Courtenay-Alberni riding, Gord Johns was a convincing winner, taking 38.1 per cent of the votes (26,595). Conservative candidate John Duncan was a distant second, at 28.2 per cent (19,631). Liberal Carrie Powell-Davidson finished with 21.8 per cent (15,166), and Green candidate

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John Duncan era comes to an end in the Valley Glenn Sollitt had 11.7 per cent of the vote (8,190). “We fought hard and got our message out,” Johns said to a happy crowd at the Quality Inn Bayside in Parksville. “We had more than 300 volunteers, people from across political lines. I want to thank my family for supporting me.” Johns said it was not an easy campaign and acknowledged his opponents.

“It was a hard campaign. John Duncan served Vancouver Island for two decades. Glenn Sollitt ran a hard campaign and Carrie Powell-Davidson came a long way. We won this race because we had an incredible campaign team — there were a lot of people who didn’t sleep. Tonight let’s enjoy our victory, tomorrow let’s get to work.” Duncan, who was a sitting MP in the old Vancouver Island North riding, was surprised by the results. Continued on Page 12

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The Courtenay Fire Department is opening the doors to the new W.A. Lane MacDonald Fire Training Centre. On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to tour the facility and enjoy light refreshments. The training centre features a live-fire training building constructed from sea containers, plus a training area encircled by a built-toscale city street, working fire hydrants, and space for driver training and pumper operator training. The facility was recently named after longtime training officer, retired Courtenay Fire Department captain Lane MacDonald. The training centre is located on Waters Place, off Lerwick Road, directly across from the entrance to the new Comox Valley Hospital under construction. Once on Waters Place, follow the gravel road which turns right before the water towers. For more information on the fire training centre or the open house, call the Courtenay Fire Department at 250-334-2513 or email fire@courtenay.ca

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The majority of voters in North Island-Powell River swam against the Liberal tide flooding the rest of the country and elected NDP candidate Rachel Blaney as their Member of Parliament Monday night. With 40 per cent of the vote – 22,836 votes (update: as of 8:23 a.m. Oct. 20) – Blaney delivered a victory speech at the Campbell River Labour Centre to a room of supporters happy with a North Island-Powell River victory, ecstatic that Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party has been shown the door but subdued about the NDP collapse nationally. “So, what a hard night of mixed emotions,” Blaney said. “You know, I am so excited. I am so excited to work hard for North Island-Powell River. I am so excited that this riding chose Find Azer Kids Now fundraiser positive change. I am so happy. “And I am so incredibly proud of A fundraiser this Saturday is being orgaTom Mulcair who has led us in trenized to support the Find Azer Kids Now mendous ways and who has shown campaign. himself to be an amazing leader. And Comox Valley moms have donated more than I am so sorry that there was a mis1,000 pieces of children’s clothing (sizes 0 – 7), take in the change choice. That’s just cloth diapers, shoes, boots, bed linens, toys, how I’m going to see it.” games, puzzles, books and videos. Blaney was referring to the Weather and space permitting, items of a assessment that Canadian voters more general nature will also be available. wanted change from the Harper Conservatives and decided that Justin The sale is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1856 Trudeau’s Liberal Party was the vehiMallard Dr. in Courtenay. cle to provide that change. She would, In August, Azer received confirmation obviously, have preferred that voters her ex-husband — Dr. Saren Azer — hadn’t go with the NDP as the engine of returned to Canada from a court-approved trip change in Canadian politics. Nationto Europe with her children. ally, the Liberals were leading or On Aug. 24, Comox Valley RCMP sought and T:8.5"by cheers as she arrives at her elected in 184 seats, the Conserva- North Island-Powell River MP-elect Rachel Blaney is greeted obtained a Canada Wide Warrant of Arrest for tives 102 seats, the NDP 41, the Bloc election night gathering. The rookie MP won 40 per cent of the vote. Azer — who practiced at St. Joseph’s General PHOTO BY Brent Reid Quebecois 10 and the Green Party 1. Hospital in Comox — in relation to charges The results swept the Liberals into a TO UP of Abduction in Contravention of a Custody Blaney thanked her family and majority government and swept the washing over an NDP strip on the Order, contrary to Section 282 of the Criminal far west coast, including Vancouver election team profusely and paid tribNDP out of the Opposition, relegating 0 ute to her competitors, Conservative Code of Canada. Island. the Conservatives to that role. 0 Blaney will be joined on the NDP Laura Smith, Liberal Peter SchwarThe Liberal wave began in Atlantic Ryan Road commute slowed Canada and swept across the nation side of theEhouse by Gord Johns, who zhoff and Green candidate Brenda TH Ryan Road commuters, beware that a conwith islands of Conservative, NDP defeated long-time Vancouver Island Sayers. Blaney said she and her team will tractor will be working in the westbound slow and Bloc Quebecois victories here and North MP John Duncan, who chose lane between the Island Highway/HWY 19A there in central Canada, a Conser- to run inT:8.5"the newly-formed Courte- be out in Ottawa fighting to make Φ and the Old DEL Island Highway (beside 7-11) vative wall in the southern prairies, nay-Alberni riding which was created sure the Liberals “do their job. MO S ECTFriday, ON SEL IN DISCOUNTS “We’re going to fight hard for things today and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Alberta and the Interior of B.C. before along with North Island-Powell River. like affordable child care,” she said. The contractor has been issued a road work FINANCING UP TO “We are going to fight hard for appro- ST permit to drill new ground water wells. The s has led us in I am so incredibly proud of TomONMulcair who L 2015 AL priate health care. We know what our 0 other traffic lane will be open at all times. Traftremendous ways and who has shown 0 himself to be an amazing communities need and I will be out fic control personnel will be on-site to assist leader. And I am so sorry that there was a mistake in the change there fighting for that. We are also commuters. WELL-EQUIPPED FROM INCLUDES going to be out fighting for good jobs, THE just how I’m going to see it. choice. That’s 2015 For further information or assistance, con* * IN CASH $ $ especially in communities like ours DISCOUNTS Rachel Blaney tact City of Courtenay Engineering at 250-3341.6Lhave LX MT been left behind.” that 4441 or email engineering@courtenay.ca INCLUDES:

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Council agrees to pursue GMO policies after lengthy debate ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

After a lengthy debate at Monday’s meeting, Courtenay council voted 4-3 in favour of staff investigating options to

pursue GMO-free (genetically modified organism) preferential and social procurement policies. Erik Eriksson feels council doesn’t have the right to tell people how to eat, but David Frisch said the resolution —

which he proposed — is more of a stance about labelling food. “I’m really torn on this one,” said Bob Wells, who questioned why the two resolutions were combined. But he sided with Frisch, as did Doug Hillian

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and Rebecca Lennox. Mayor Larry Jangula, Eriksson and Manno Theos opposed the idea. Hillian is familiar with the spraying of crops, having worked in orchards while growing up in the Okanagan. “We learned through bitter experience it killed our birds of fowl,” he said. “From that, we know we have to exercise the precautionary principle.” Hillian feels a staff report would help council make an informed decision about the issue. Jangula, who has discussed the matter with members of the Farmers’ Institute, said a GMO-free policy would put local farmers and most dairies out of business. “They are terrified at the thought of this,” Jangula said. “We will have to import milk. How will that make things better?” He also notes the issue is a federal matter. “How can we enforce it?” Jangula said. “It won’t be just a study. I know it won’t be and you know it won’t be.” Hillian would like to hear from farmers who feel threatened by the proposed resolution, which he doesn’t feel is radical in nature. He also feels the food industry is ahead of council on the subject of genetically modified organisms. “It’s a basic premise we want to be aware of what we’re putting into our stomachs,” Hillian said. Frisch said he’s not trying to ban GMO foods from the Valley but is asking for a preferential pol-

icy. But Jangula feels some “nasty emails” he has received indicate the pressure council will feel if such a policy is implemented. Lennox hasn’t received the same emails but would like to hear from the other side — though Jangula notes this is not what she said at the Oct. 5 meeting. At that session, council defeated a motion to maintain the City’s purchasing policy, based on a staff report about a genetically engineered (GE) procurement policy. Voting was the same, though Wells was absent. Theos suggests altering the conversation by supporting local farmers. “How can we encourage local investment?” Theos said. “Maybe that’s where our energies can be best utilized.”

Climate change resolution

Council approved another Frisch resolution to acknowledge the reality of human contributions to climate change. Council also resolved to continue to take a leadership role to encourage and facilitate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor Larry Jangula and Erik Eriksson were opposed. Jangula says the issues do not fall within council’s mandate. He notes solar heat panels at the pool are an example of what the City has accomplished in this regard. “We can spend all our tax dollars on this,” he said. “It doesn’t help us move forward with city business.”

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A large mama bear was put down Monday evening in a Cumberland backyard at the corner of Third Street and Maryport Avenue. Its two cubs were also put down. There have been five bears destroyed since Saturday within the Comox Valley.

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Three adult bears and two cubs have been put down within four days in the Comox Valley, and conservation officers are asking the public to become extra diligent with open garbage and fruit trees. Provincial Conservation Officer James Hilgemann said a 500-plus pound male bear was put down Monday morning in Cumberland, and a sow later that evening near Third Street and Maryport Avenue. The sow had two cubs in a tree nearby, and they were subsequently put down Tuesday morning. “We get frustrated … because people say ‘why are you shooting the family? Can’t you just trap them and relocate them?’ Relocation does not work on conditioned bears.” He said it’s a similar situation playing out in many towns across the province. “(Bears get) conditioned to garbage. We had video of them feeding on garbage an hour earlier … I know there’s solutions but it takes everybody to get involved. It takes one bad neighbour who doesn’t pick fruit or leaves the garbage out

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On Sunday, Oct. 25, Louise Plewes turns 105. She continues to live independently at Stevenson Place, a Comox retirement home where she plays bridge on a weekly basis. The independent living residence recently hosted a well-attended tea in her honour. The birthday cake did not contain enough space for 105 candles. What’s her secret to longevity? “I don’t know,” Louise said with a laugh. “I just play bridge.” Her daughter Marilyn attributes it partly to a love of knowledge, learning and staying interested in world affairs. Louise watches the news every day, and votes in elections. She has never been keen on medications or medical visits, and also has a high pain threshold. “It (pain) just isn’t significant,” Louise said. “You just persevere — and carry on.” Born in Port Colborne, Ont. in 1910, the self-described tomboy played baseball and volleyball. But Louise also enjoyed playing the piano and organ. Her father was a pastor — which meant the family moved every four years. They lived in small towns such as Gladstone in rural Ontario, and later in Weyburn, Sask. After high school, Louise took office training and landed a job as a legal secretary in Toronto.

It paid $10 a week. She met her husband Evan in 1933 when he moved into the same boarding house. They married in 1935. Because money was scarce, the couple waited four years to have their honeymoon — a cruise to Nassau, Bahamas and Havana, Cuba. After raising three children, Louise embarked on a career at the University of Alberta in the department of educational psychology in 1955. She fought for benefits for female employees and, after 10 years, succeeded in getting them back-dated. Louise began volunteering with the Parkinson’s Society of Alberta when Evan was diagnosed with the disease in his early-70s. Twenty years later, an award was bestowed each year in her name for outstanding volunteerism. Evan passed away in 1983. The following year, Louise travelled to New Zealand and Australia. Hawaii came next in 1985 — the same year she bought her first computer and began work on her family’s genealogy. She has also ventured to China, South Africa, Germany and Scandinavia. At age 93 — after 50 years in Edmonton — Louise moved to B.C. to be closer to her family. She has eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Louise has joined the Comox United Church and the Probus Club, an organization for retirees who want to maintain a social network. She was given an honorary lifetime membership in 2010.

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Passing of a political era on North Island

he North Island said goodbye to John Duncan some months ago when he decided to stand for election in the newly-created riding of Courtenay-Alberni, which was carved off of the Vancouver Island North riding he held since 1993 with one interruption. But on Monday night, North Island voters – including those in Comox – said a final goodbye as the voters of Courtenay-Alberni rejected him, along with a score of other Conservative candidates caught up in the anything-but-Harper movement that swept the Liberal Party to a majority government. Since 1993, Duncan’s name has been on the ballot in the North Island, coming to the fore as part of the initial Reform Party wave. He morphed with the rest of the Reform movement into the Conservative Party when Reform and Progressive Conservatives merged into the vehicle for the political right of the spectrum. Regardless of his politics, Duncan deserves thanks for his two decades of service. It is a significant political accomplishment to have held onto a seat for so long. Many would offer the opinion that he didn’t do enough to earn the seat but his support was obviously strong enough to get him re-elected time and again. Politicians are viewed with a jaundiced eye by the public these days but most of them are well-meaning individuals who seek to serve their communities. Duncan was one of those types of politicians. He never seemed driven to climb the ladder in the Conservative Party, hot after cabinet posts. His record would suggest his goal was always to serve the voters of northern Vancouver Island. He has been a political fixture in this region for a long time but, as he said, all good things must come to an end. Good for him personally, that is, he and his party have to answer politically for their record. But Duncan’s legacy is one of service, good yeomanship, a soldier serving his party and constituents to the best of his ability. Thank you John for those years of service. And good luck to our new MPs, Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River) and Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni). We chose you to represent us. Please do so, to the best of your ability.

Was fear mongering Harper’s undoing? ■ Terry Farrell COMMEN-TERRY

Canadians proved on Monday, much to the dismay of Stephen Harper, that we are not a country of bigots, and we will not accept any such suggestions. As pundits across the country dissect the election, most are in agreement that the Conservatives chose a poor approach. Some of the tactics used by the former prime minister were, to say the least, disconcerting. It seemed that with each passing week, the Harper campaign pulled another fear-mongering ploy - and at times during the campaign, they appeared to be effective. I found it worrisome. The Canada I grew up in is one that embraces multiculturalism. We were raised, and taught in school, that Canada was a country defined by diversity; a cultural mosaic. The United States was the melting pot, where immigrants came and were expected to assimilate. Canada was a country proud to not only accept immigrants with open arms, but encourage the maintenance of their cultures.

There is no doubt that attitudes changed throughout the world after Sept. 11, 2001. Many countries, ours included, have increased security measures, and changed their immigration laws. Protecting the country is one thing; taking it to the level the Conservatives were suggesting is quite another. Harper’s suggestion of a tip line for reporting “barbaric cultural practices” is, simply put, frightening. First off, what - and who - defines a barbaric cultural practice? Most would agree that things like forced marriages are in contravention of basic human rights, but how all-encompassing would this tip line become? There are many cultures in this country, and it’s assured that many cultural practices deemed natural to some are considered barbaric to others. Fear-mongering, you say? Perhaps, but hey … it seems to be the thing to do these days; which brings me to the niqab non-issue. This last-ditch effort of Harper’s to bring to the forefront the bigotry of Canadians could well have been the turning point in his election campaign. Before going any further, congratulations are in order to Zunera Ishaq, for becoming a Canadian citizen earlier this month. Congratulations, also, to the

Supreme Court for allowing her to wear whatever she chooses to wear, because that is the real issue. The niqab is no more a symbol of oppression in Canada than is Vancouver Chinatown. Arguably less so. When Harper said, at the French-language leaders’ debate, “Never will I say to my daughter that a woman has to cover her face because she is a woman,” he missed the point completely. No one is telling Ishaq to wear a niqab. She chooses to. So, Mr. Harper, although I applaud you for telling your daughter that she should never have to cover her face because she is a woman, I ask the real question: Would you tell your daughter that she could not do so if she wanted to? Because that is the issue here. It is not a security issue. It has nothing to do with terrorism. The niqab ploy was nothing more than a calculated risk, hoping that there were enough intolerants and bigots in Canada to push the Conservatives over the top. The ploy backfired. Bravo, Canada, for saying “we are better than that.” Bravo for acknowledging that we are a country built around multiculturalism. Let’s continue to embrace that status.

Terry Farrell is the editor of the Comox Valley Record

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Apologies to the community at large Editor’s note: The following letters were written anonymously as a condition of settlements reached with the help of the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre. ••• ne mid-August day in the early morning I made a poor decision under the influence of alcohol. I snuck out of the house in the early morning not thinking of what could go wrong or who my poor choices would affect. What I thought would be fun “car hopping” turned into a very strong life lesson quickly. I came across what I know now as a bait car (bait car is an undercover police vehicle made to look like a normal car on the side of the road, to catch kids and bust them for breaking into vehicles… which clearly works) and I opened the bait car and took items that were in the vehicle that were not mine to take. The bait car took pictures of my face and sent them to the police station, around 9 p.m. I got a knock on my door and two very reasonable police officers arrested me. I got taken down to the police station and was fingerprinted and questioned. I was very honest and had understood what I did was wrong on so many levels. Alcohol was a main factor in all this, it made me go against my moral judgment and I would have never done this if I was not under the influence. Alcohol can have numerous effects on a developing brain like mine. Your cerebral cortex works with information from a person’s senses which when you drink your senses slow down and you cannot think clearly which leads to poor decision making. The hippocampus is the part of your brain where your memories are stored. When alcohol reaches your hippocampus a person may have trouble remembering a person’s name or phone number. Alcohol can damage this part of your brain because your brain is still growing until you’re in your twenties. Alcohol can hurt your brain in various ways but these were a couple that stood out to me and made me think twice about how I’m ruining my body and how it affects

my brain. When I was doing this foolish act I didn’t think about how many people got affected by this, like the officer in charge of this case, taking time out of his day to do all the paperwork, and I’m sure taking time away from his family to deal with my case. And it most of all affected the community. I never did this to make my community feel unsafe or uneasy about trusting teenagers. In my household my family was very disappointed, angry and hurt by my actions and they lost all trust in me, which now will take time to gain back. Now that I have been through this life lesson I have understood who this affects and how it could have affected my future very much so. With me being so young I wouldn’t have had a chance at college and seeing the world wouldn’t be on my agenda. I have written the officer in charge a letter of apology explaining my actions and what I learned from this, I’ll continue to tell my peers the wrong doing of this act, to make them notice the impact it makes on our community. I am apologizing to the community for my actions and I hope this bait car program catches more kids and changes their perspective on car hopping just like it has for me. I make a commitment to never do this again. ••• aving a community in which you feel safe and content is ideal and is one of the many reasons this Valley is special. My actions endangered the community and those who live here which is why I need to say that I am sorry to all the members of the community. Drinking and driving kills thousands every year and I could have contributed to that. As I think back, there could have been so much avoided if someone said something and didn’t let me drive, so I encourage everyone to never let anyone drive a vehicle after they have been drinking. I have lived in the Valley my whole life and I would like to contribute to helping diminish the drunk driving because of my experience. I would like

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to again apologize to everyone in the community for creating unsafe streets. ••• n August 15, 2015 a friend and I were not thinking straight and “car hopped” a car. It was 4 o’clock in the morning and we thought it wouldn’t matter at the time, but it was a stupid decision and I knew it at the time, but more so now, that it wasn’t right. Being dumb teenagers and intoxicated, an item in the car caught our attention and we didn’t think about everything we should have such as other people’s property or feelings, or the consequences. We were being selfish and completely regretted it and felt bad right away. Alcohol was a factor in this incident. We were pretty intoxicated and weren’t thinking straight. Right when it happened we felt really guilty and scared. Alcohol is a major cause of crimes, fights and bad decisions. Nobody really thinks before drinking a lot of alcohol. Teens take it for granted and drink as much as they are able to. Alcohol is really dangerous, especially for minors, because they don’t know what they are getting into and make very bad decisions without thinking of the consequences. I was aware at the time and I am aware now that what we did affected a fair amount of people. When you invade or destroy a vehicle, no matter what the situation is, it makes the owner scared, angry and upset. I felt bad right when it happened and I do to this day. Both my friend and I know it was wrong and we don’t know why we did it, but we have faced the consequences and will never do it again. We definitely learned our lesson and will never do it again. Reparation is being made by facing the consequences that were given. I regret what we did and I can honestly say I will never make stupid choices again. Intoxication causes very bad decisions and doesn’t put you in the right mind set. I will never make such a bad decision or invade anyone’s property again.

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Demand doubles for Tree Island yogurt in past year ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt has more than doubled its production in the last year. This means twice as much local milk is used each week to make yogurt, and 120 pounds of B.C. honey to make cream-top yogurts. The Courtenay-based business has expanded into Thrifty Foods locations and into the Okanagan. “We’re steadily growing,” said Scott DiGuistini, who owns the business along with his wife, Merissa Myles. “We’re pacing the growth. We have three products in the store right now, that’s our Greek yogurt.

The three products that we’re adding are cream-topped yogurt.” The couple has received a $46,000 provincial Buy Local grant, which will help promote their product, and other farms and food producers in the region. They are holding a recipe contest to promote the use of their yogurt with other local food products. Tree Island is the first company in Canada to use lightweight plastic containers. In the first year, the company will save 26,000 pounds of plastic. The couple, who have two young boys, started Tree Island in 2012 after returning from France where they tasted artisan yogurt made with fresh, whole milk. With nothing to compare in B.C., DiGuistini and Myles decided to create their own product. They now make grass-fed, artisan yogurt at a

production plant at 3747 Island Highway South. The grass-fed milk comes from Birkdale Farm in Comox. “We developed recipes for grass-

fed yogurt because we are passionate about the benefits for humans, cows and the land,” Myles said. It took about two years to get the facil-

ity operational before they opened the doors in January, 2013. With no staff but themselves, the couple started by supply-

ing five grocery stores. They now have about 12 employees. “It’s kind of stabilized now,” DiGuistini said.

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY launches their fall exhibition season with three new shows running from Sept. 19 to Nov. 6. The three concurrent shows feature contemporary artists Farheen HaQ, Amelia Epp and Bronwen Payerle, along with Fine Arts sculpture students from North Island College. 580 Duncan St. Courtenay. 250-338-6211. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents Comox Valley Photographic Society Showcase Oct. 20-Nov. 8. 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 pearlellisgallery.com

STAGE DOOR - The Beach Street Players will present an “in concert” version of Through The Stage Door at Comox United Church Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Originally performed in February to sold out audiences, the show is a rip-roaring musical revue from the jazz age to show tunes and from rock and roll to ABBA. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay.

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IT’S A BEAUTY: The Rainbow Youth Theatre presents the Disney musical Beauty and the Beast, at the Sid Williams Theatre from Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Oct. 22-24, 7:30 p.m. , with a 2 p.m. matinee on both Oct. 24 and 25. Tickets are $24 adult, $22 senior/students/children. FMI sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250338-2430

Jazz night - Indigo Jazz is the featured act for Georgia Strait Jazz Society’s Thursday Night at the Avalanche Bar and Grill, 275 8 St, Courtenay. Music starts at 7:30, admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members.

Friday, October 23 Where there’s a WIL - WIL plays at the Waverley Hotel. WIL’s performances create an energy that can only be understood if you are there. Get your tickets early. $20 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

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Monday, October 26 SENIORS MEETING: The former group called the SOS (Support our Seniors), will be holding a meeting . The Evergreen Club is hosting the meeting from 1-3 p.m. in the Soroptimist Lounge of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. We need a new name and some suggestions for further discussions and guest speakers. Hope to see you all there. FMI call Marnie 250-338-1282.

Jodi is now at Urban Hair in Comox. Welcome new and existing clients! 250-465-9899 • B-2064 Comox Ave. SENIORS DANCE: Get off the couch and out the door! Enjoy the live music of REISS VINK in the Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre. This dance happens Friday Oct. 23 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Non-members are welcome. FMI call the Filberg office at 250-338-1000.

Whist: Evergreen Club Whist -join us for a fun night of Whist. Come early to sign up. Starts 7:30 pm in the Rotary Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2 per person. Evergreen Club members only. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun will be had by all. New players welcome. FMI call 250-3381000 or check out the website www.evergreenclub.me

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Thursday, October 22 DUPLICATE BRIDGE: The Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) has Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere from 1-4:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed, so drop-ins are welcome. Entry fee for the session is $5. Hip-hop & stories - World renowned visual artists, the Beehive Design Collective, have teamed up with Toronto-based rapper Testament for a crossCanada tour that makes a stop in Courtenay at the Mex Pub.

Mortgage Consultant Fanny Bay Concert - “Live at Fanny Bay Hall” music series presents a tribute to Sinatra with Ralph Barrat & The Sharp 7. Advance tickets $15 available at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Red Carpet Boutique in Comox, Weinberg`s Good Food in Buckley Bay, Salish Sea Market in Bowser and Mulberry Books in Qualicum.

Sunday, October 25 MINI AUCTION: The Courtenay Legion is hosting a Fall Mini Auction. If you have and good items you want to donate, bring them in or for pick-up call 250334-4322. Doors open at noon

Dementia program: Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program (1-3 p.m., Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave.) for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. A 45-minute fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing and activities such as board games, trivia games, word games, bingo and sing-a-long. Registration is on-going and done through the Filberg Centre: 250-338-1000. Blues and roots: Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie take the stage at the Cumberland Hotel for a couple of sets of blues & roots. You never know who might join them on stage so don’t miss out. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Hypnotist - Reveen The Next Generation: Ty Reveen, son of world-famous hypnotist, Peter Reveen, is returning to the West Coast for a series of spellbinding performances. Reveen comes to the Sid Williams Theatre tonight. For ticket info, visit www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or phone 250-338-2430 ext 1

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Thursday, October 29 DUPLICATE BRIDGE: The Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) has Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere from 1-4:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed, so drop-ins are welcome. Entry fee for the session is $5. Jazz night - The Tara Kannangara Band is the featured act for Georgia Strait Jazz Society’s Thursday Night at the Avalanche Bar and Grill, 275 8 St, Courtenay. Music starts at 7:30, admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. STAGE DOOR - The Beach Street Players will present an “in concert” version of Through The Stage Door at Comox United Church at 7:30 p.m. Originally performed in February to sold out audiences, the show is a riproaring musical revue from the jazz age to show tunes and from rock and roll to ABBA. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay.

Friday, October 30 SENIORS DANCE: Let’s celebrate Halloween together! If you like dressing up, here’s your chance for some fun! The Dan Hughes Band will be travelling up to Courtenay to entertain you. It all goes down in the Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Non-members are welcome for $9 and our regular members for $7. FMI call the Filberg office at 250-338-1000. STAGE DOOR - The Beach Street Players will present an “in concert” version of Through The Stage Door at Comox United Church at 7:30 p.m. Originally performed in February to sold out audiences, the show is a riproaring musical revue from the jazz age to show tunes and from rock and roll to ABBA. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay.

Saturday, October 31 Get down to the Wave Vitamin L’s Annual Halloween Getdown at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. A hometown ‘feast’ for the senses with all the trimmings. $20 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

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Mixed reaction from other candidates

Continued from Page 1 any thoughts to her political future, “Obviously it’s a sad night for a saying the only thing she sees in her lot of my friends, my colleagues. immediate future is a good night’s This was not the result I was antici- sleep. pating at all,” he noted during a con“I definitely stay in connection cession speech in the newly-created with the party going forward, I Courtenay-Alberni riding. just don’t have any answers about Duncan noted he is most disap- what’s next.” pointed that his fellow Conservative She considered this a learning candidates he was mentoring on experience from the outset. Vancouver Island did not succeed. “I have a tremendous amount of “It’s kind of tough respect for the federal … it’s kind of tough, politicians,” she said. All good things do “I’ve learned that we yes. I know that everyone worked come to an end at some have a really fabulous as hard as they point. riding and everybody’s could and I actually really engaged.” John Duncan thought we had a She closed with good message.” a special thanks to He admitted the everyone who worked national campaign dictated voters, with her on her campaign. and added “there’s no way around “The people that we’ve attracted it. That’s what happens. to our team have just wowed me “And obviously on this occasion, every day, they’re so dedicated they that’s what happened big time.” work so hard,” she said. Appointed in 2010 as Minister “Its been a great experience, I of Aboriginal Affairs and North- can’t say enough what a great expeern Development, Duncan said rience it’s been.” his proudest moment came in the appointment, particularly in first Glenn Sollitt nation building. Despite being a distant fourth He added he never stopped caring in voting, Sollitt wasn’t crying the and working for the community and blues. the greater Island. “All things considered, actually He said he will spend the next it’s going OK,” the Green candidate few days clearing out his three offic- said, from his hometown, Qualicum. es and preparing for life out of the “I had so many positive interacpublic eye. tions. I feel silly saying this, but I “All good things do come to an end wouldn’t have been shocked to have at some point.” won tonight. It felt that good going in…I’m just trying to reconcile the Carrie Powell-Davidson extent to which I was wrong.” Liberal candidate Carrie PowWhile a second-place finish would ell-Davidson made it a close race have been “palatable,” fourth is a for second place, in her first-ev- little tougher to swallow. er federal election “Where is that discampaign. connect? It’s going to We’re a little She was gracious take some time to figdisappointed in not in defeat. ure out. If it was just “ C o n g r a t u l a - getting this riding our riding, that’s one tions to Gord, job but we’re absolutely issue, but we didn’t well done,” she said. elect a second Green thrilled with the way “I don’t have any MP anywhere.” regrets at all, my it went nationally, so Party leader Elizateam and I worked we’ll be celebrating beth May, who became our tail feathers off regardless. the Green’s first for the last year, I’m elected MP in 2011, Carrie Powell-Davidson retained her seat by a really satisfied with the job we did and landslide in the Saanthe way we built ich-Gulf Islands ridthe presence of the party in this ing. riding. “That doesn’t surprise me,” Sollitt “We’re a little disappointed in not said. “She’s loved. We’re sending her getting this riding but we’re abso- off by herself again for four years. I lutely thrilled with the way it went really wanted to be part of a team nationally, so we’ll be celebrating that was there to help her. I feel regardless.” badly putting this burden back on Powell-Davidson had not given Elizabeth May.

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“We see such a willingness from so much of the population to embrace the change we felt we had, yet it didn’t transfer into votes,” Sollitt added. “Are we incorrect in our assumption of what people want? If it was a real close race I would have blamed fear and fear alone in people. We’ll have to re-assess and figure it out.” In the 2011 federal election when the constituency was Vancouver Island North, Green candidate Sue Moen placed fourth in voting. As for running again, Sollitt said a cam-

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Clubman pushes Mini to the max do, indeed, get to enjoy cupholders that spring from a STOCKHOLM, Sweden - It’s hard to stand out in this fold-down armrest.) stylish city full of blondes, boats and boutique prices Project leader Ernst Fricke proudly proclaimed that the but a shapely rear end helps. Clubman can “be used as the first car in the family.” The 2016 Mini Clubman’s caboose earned its share The interior certainly lives up to the premium label, of stares during a recent debut on the cobblestone and the dash, steering wheel and heads-up display streets of Sweden’s capital. fairly bristle with infotainment connectivity. The This third-generation Clubman is the biggest Mini presence of a real console (yes, cupholders and yet, taking the famous BMW-owned brand from storage) comes courtesy of the use of “subcompact” to “premium compact” an electric parking brake, and adds territory. unprecedented (for Mini) elbow room. It would have been easy to mess this Lots of very cool LED lighting would assignment up: Upsize an odd-duck help ward off some of the inevitable subcompact model (the previous blues brought on by long, dark Swedish Clubman, with its bizarre fifth “suicide winters. door” layout), add a host of roomy The front seats (electric is an option) creature comforts, religiously adhere to The look is lower, offer just the right amount of bolstering the spunky personality of the car, and make it look like a Mini. longer, and wider but for go-kart moves, and legroom is fine for an almost-six-footer. A short ride Thankfully, the Mini-ons were up to the the front of the car aft revealed almost un-Mini-like room task. for backseat drivers, although road They started with a new chassis, shared remains resolutely noise and roughness seemed more with BMW’s front-wheel-drive 2-Series smiley-face Mini! pronounced than up front. Active Tourer. Trunk volume with the rear seats folded The look is lower, longer, and wider but Gord Scott down is listed at about 44 cubic feet the front of the car remains resolutely (compared to the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon’s smiley-face Mini. As the elongated roof stretches over cavernous 66.5 cubic feet), and there is an optional the four full doors and begins to taper, however, things three-way splitting rear seat back to juggle loads. become interesting. The new Clubman is pleasantly The barn doors allow plenty of access for those Ikea two-faced - the trademark “barn doors” combine with boxes, and get even more fun with the optional easysheet-metal and taillight curves to give the rear an opener feature. With the key in your pocket, one kick arresting “I’m-watching-you” look. under the rear bumper opens the right door, another All of this design work has one aim - more cupholders. kick opens the left. Chances are most shopping trips Well, not really. It’s about making it possible to fit in will only require a single kick at the Clubman’s can to four of your friends or family, plus some luggage. (If stow the stuff. you reduce that to four in total, the two in the back

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ARTS Celebrated harpist in Cumberland Roger Helfrick, baritone and Celtic harp player, is offering a concert on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Cumberland United Church, in Cumberland. Helfrick wowed audiences the last three Decembers when he appeared as the main vocalist with Winter Harp for their tours, and is thrilled to be presenting this, an almost Halloween concert. The concert is entitled Borderlands and features Helfrick on harp and vocals, medieval plucked psaltery, and guitar. He is joined by Karen Sim, who will play violin, viola, and sing, in a concert of original and traditional songs of supernatural creatures as well as more earth-

ly journeys and encounters. Helfrick has performed at various concerts and charitable events since moving to the Comox Valley in the fall of 2007, and is currently teaching harp and performing. A professional musician for 22 years, he has produced four CDs, garnering national and international radio play, as well as performances across Canada and in Japan. Borderlands is on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Cumberland United Church, on the corner of Penrith Avenue and First Street in Cumberland. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Blue Celtic harpist Roger Helfrick returns to the Comox Valley. Heron Books in Comox, and PHOTO submitted at the door.

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Bickle Theatre Originals return with The Maltese Falcon The Sid Williams Theatre Society continues celebrations for the City of Courtenay’s 100th birthday with another round of classic films, the Bickle Theatre Original series, a tribute to the theatre’s beginnings as a cinema when it first opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935. The theatre society’s film programming serves as fundraising events for the society. For this season’s Bickle Theatre Originals, the theatre society presents The Maltese Falcon on Oct. 26, High Noon on Jan. 25, and Rebel Without A Cause on March 14. A classic film noir, The Maltese Falcon was the directorial debut of John Huston and was one of the first breakout leading man roles for Humphrey Bogart. Rounding out the cast were Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet in his film debut. Private investigator Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart)

gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman (Mary Astor). As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam’s partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man

(Peter Lorre) demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon. The film received three

Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Sydney Greenstreet, and Best Adapted Screenplay for John Huston. When it premiered in 1941, Variety called it “one of the best examples of actionful and suspenseful melodramatic story telling in cinematic form.” Don’t miss The Maltese Falcon on Monday Oct. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the film begins at 7 p.m. There will be popcorn and prizes, including tickets to upcoming Blue Circle Series shows. The audience is encouraged to dress up for the evening in 1940s attire. Tickets are $3 for Sid Williams Theatre Society members and $5 for the general public (plus applicable handling fees). Purchase by phone or in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. – Sid Williams Theatre Society

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The sixth season of Mattina Musica continues at the Sid Williams Theatre with a solo performance by pianist Sarah Hagen on Monday, Oct. 26. Italian for “Morning Music”, Mattina Musica is a six-concert series of classical music taking place on select Monday mornings. Audience members are warmly invited to attend a reception of coffee, tea and treats in the Sid lobby before each performance. Co-presented by Hagen and the Sid Williams Theatre Society, the series also includes performances with clarinetist François Houle (Dec. 7), violist Marcus Takizawa (Feb. 1), a “jazsical” program with Danish jazz pianist Søren Bebe (March 7), and a grand finale of duets with soprano Anne Grimm and tenor Benjamin Butterfield (April 18). From the Comox Valley, Hagen enjoys a busy and varied concert schedule that has taken her from the Sid Williams Theatre to Carnegie Hall. Awarded as the BC Touring Council’s 2015 Touring Artist of the Year, she was described by the Charlottetown Guardian as “one of the most expressive piano players that I have ever seen perform.” Hagen is in the midst of collaborating with Canadian SLAM poetry champion Brendan McLeod on a project of Rachmaninoff and spoken word. Highlights of her current

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Wendy Norton, celebrated as the artist of the month for October at the L’Arche Outreach Centre, holds up her most recent creation. Art is an important aspect of Wendy’s life and she expresses it in many ways. In her spare time, Wendy loves to clown around and participates in parades and other events as her best clowning self. She has been a volunteer at the Outreach centre for nearly three years and loves to work with others helping them to express their ideas. At the L’Arche Outreach Centre, people with and without developmental disabilities come together. You can meet Wendy at a drop in coffee on Oct. 29 between 10 - 11:30 at the L’Arche Outreach Centre at the corner of Fitzgerald and 10th.

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Nanaimo author Diane Bestwick will speak about her eight years in China and read from her latest novel, And A Bird Sang, at an Oct. 29 event at the Courtenay Library. The book, about the one child law, tells about the anguish of a Chinese woman who accidentally becomes pregnant with her second child. She needs to decide between an abortion — as required by Chinese law — or consider ways of keeping and raising the child. Funds from her self-published book will be given to foster homes in China, which she plans to visit in February. “I’ve been able to sell almost 1,000 copies in the first year. It’s directly related to me getting out there and speaking,” said Bestwick, who taught

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Reveen: The Next Generation at the Sid After 14 years, the most popular entertainment show in the history of Canadian theatre is back! Following a wildly popular tour of eastern Canada, Ty Reveen, son of world-famous hypnotist Peter Reveen, is returning to the West Coast for a series of spellbinding performances. Following in the tradition of his father’s brilliance with a unique style of his own, he takes audiences to the inner and outer reaches of imagination, creating the most astounding show of its kind. Since 1962, more than six million Canadians have experienced the unforgettable, hypnotic Reveens, with Ty now carrying the legacy into the future since his father’s passing in 2013. “Peter Reveen was a one in a million performer,” said Comox Valley-born and raised radio personality Red Robinson. “He was the world’s greatest hypnosis act. His son Ty is carrying on the tradition. He learned much from his father and you will enjoy the presentation. I worked with and respected Peter and his uncanny talent. His son will not disappoint.” Reveen comes to the Sid Williams Theatre Oct. 28. For ticket info, visit sidwilliamstheatre.com or phone 250-338-2430 ext 1.

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Back by popular demand, the Beach Street Players will do two in concert performances of the musical review, Through the Stage Door at Comox United Church on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30. In February the Beach Street Players partnered with the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club for three sold-out performances of this musical revue in a dinner theatre format to a total audience of more than 750 people. Directed by Gloria Herauf, the show features well-known songs from the jazz age to show tunes and from rock and roll to ABBA. Tying the musical numbers together is the story of Fritz, the stage door manager of the Roxy Theatre for 60 years, as he reminisces about the many acts that have come through the theatre in his time. The productions this time will not include dinner and tickets are $15. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House Through the Stage Door was a hit in February. It returns for two shows next of Color in Courtenay Performance time is 7:30 week. p.m. Comox United Church is located at 250 Beach PHOTO BY Jean Marc Jaquier Drive in Comox.

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Join Bill Proctor and Yvonne Maximchuk as they celebrate the release of their new book, Tide Rips and Back Eddies: Bill Proctor’s Tales of Blackfish Sound with a presentation and book signing. The event, put on in collaboration with the Cape Lazo Power and Sail Squadron, will take place at the Native Sons Hall, in the Lower Lodge Room (360 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay), on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free and books will be available for purchase. Proctor, resident legend of Echo Bay, B.C., recounts almost a century’s worth of experience with this collection of stories, memories and local knowledge of the central BC coast region around Blackfish Sound. Situated in the beautiful Broughton Archipelago between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland coast, this region boasts a history and culture as engaging as its stunning locale—and nobody tells its story quite like Proctor.  A lifelong fisherman, trapper, logger and, in later life, author, Proctor learned from both the indigenous Kwakwaka’wakw people and the settlers who came to live in Blackfish Sound. Along with his entertaining tales of the surrounding communities, Proctor also discusses the ingenious technology necessary to both fishing and everyday survival. Covering the natural and domestic history of the area and everything in between—from recollections of old-time fishermen to Billy’s own stories of sasquatches and other strange things—Tide

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SPORTS Good times for locals at Goodlife A large contingent of Comox Valley Road Runners, as well as a number of other local athletes, joined more than 8,000 competitors at the 36th annual Goodlife Fitness Victoria Race Weekend. The races included a marathon, half marathon, 8K and even a Kids’ Run. Overall marathon winner was Daniel Kipkoech in 2:25:40. He finished in dramatic fashion, passing fellow Kenyan Tisia Kiplangat, who collapsed due to exhaustion only 300 metres from the finish line. The women’s marathon also ended on an exciting note with Erin Burnett out-sprinting last year’s champion Lioudmilla Kortchaguina with only 300 metres to go to win in a time of 2:39:15. The men’s half marathon was won by Paul Kimugul of Kenya in 1:05:00 while Malindi Elmore won the women’s race in 1:15:35. First place in the 8K went

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to Nick Walker in 26:16 and Lindsay Carson in 27:32. Local racers were led by CVRR president Roz Smith who continued her stellar season by smashing her own Canadian record by five minutes to win W6569 in a world class time of 3:39:31. She also helped propel the CVRR team which includ-

ed Marion Bryan 3:29:48, Tracy Kennett 3:53:53 and Janet Green (running her 328th marathon) 3:58:53, to the first place team prize. Keisha Disher showed that perseverance pays off as she kept pushing to the end to finish in 5:50:23. The half marathon team, not to be outdone, also took the first prize in their event with a number of great performances. Neil Holm led the way with a spectacular time of 1:15:31, 2nd M4549 and 16th overall out of more than 3,000 racers. Roger Plamondon put in a solid performance, fighting off leg cramps to place 5th M5054 in 1:32:16. He was followed closely by Rob Kelly, 6th M5054 in 1:32:25. Other notable results included Andrea Prager who ran 1:40:14 and Darrell Fisher 1:51:33. Jeff Stickler, who has fun no matter how much it hurts, ran 1:47:15 and Cathy Livsey finished in 1:47:04. Karen Weller also had an excellent

race finishing in 1:47:41 6th F5559. Another stellar performance was by Sandra Linhart who set a personal best, 1st F6569 in 2:01:21. Local runners also excelled in the 8K race. Former Comox Valley resident Robin Poirier, 2015 champion of both the Fifth Street Mile and the Comox Valley Nautical Days Four Miler, continued his excellent season by finishing 3rd overall in a field of more than 2,000 runners in 27:03. Local athlete Colin Bullock made an impressive return to competitive running by finishing 16th overall and 2nd M3539 in 29:11. Wayne Crowe (Extreme Runners/Asics) put the finishing touches on his preparations for the upoming Canadian National Marathon Championships by winning M6064 and placing 31st overall in a time of 31:00. Hans Gane was not far behind in 35:53. For a list of full results go to racedaytiming.ca.

Glacier Greens’ duo earns PGA of BC regional awards

Bill Kelly (left) and Brian Wise are finalists for PGA of BC Provincial awards.

Glacier Greens Golf Club’s head professional Bill Kelly received the 2015 PGA of BC Professional Development award for the Vancouver Island region and is one of four finalists for the Provincial award. For the second year in a row, Glacier Greens CFM professional Brian Wise received the Apprentice of the Year honours for Vancouver Island and is also one of the four finalists for the Provincial award. The Provincial winners of these awards will be announced at the 2015 PGA of BC awards celebration later this month in Richmond.

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The Perseverance Trail Run is fast approaching. This year’s fundraiser for the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CFFS) goes Sunday, Oct. 25 in Cumberland. “Gear up for breathtaking scenery and unforgettable views. Be prepared for pristine single track, winding cross-country trails and twisting forest paths. You can be sure there will be a few ups and downs in this years race,” said Sarah Seads, owner of event presenter Equilibrium Lifestyle Management (EM). “Racers can look forward to a fantastic trail run, delicious post-race food and fabulous draw prizes

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The Comox Valley Junior Bantam Raiders defeated the defending champion Fairview (Nanaimo) Cowboys 14-8 in a very tough football game on Saturday. “This is our third win in a row and the players are really coming together as a team,” said coach Damon Mair. “Hannah Bourbyn, Emelie Vansolkema and Lexie Monro were a force in the middle of our defence, making it very difficult for the Cowboys to generate any success running the ball on us. “On offence Drew Wootton filled in at running back admirably with some strong runs as well as a touchdown and Austin Osterbeck completed many passes, including a touchdown to Xavier Horth-Bourdrias, and held up well against some defensive pressure at quarterback,” Mair said. “We face this same team next week in Nanaimo as part of home-and-home series and I expect we will be in for another tough match.”

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January 14, 1964 ~ October 12, 2015 It is with great sadness and disbelief that we must announce the passing of Andy Rainey on October 12th, 2015 at the age of 51. A beloved man, Andy leaves behind his wife Joan, sons Ryan (Lucia) and Kelly (Kyla), grandsons Mylo and Maverick, mother Toby, father and step-mother Geoff and Tanya, brothers Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arcy (Gina) and Mike (sons Curtis, Jacob, Hunter, Maxwell), and many friends, colleagues, and aquaintances. Born in Ottawa on January 14th, 1964, Andy grew up in Ontario, BC, and Alberta. He attended the University of Alberta, earning a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Commerce. Afterward, he moved with his young family to Burnaby, BC, working odd jobs before coming to Comox in 1992. In Comox, Andy and Joan took over Bounce Mania, bringing joy to Valley residents young and old at countless community events. In 2001, Andy joined the Ford team in Courtenay, where he worked as the comptroller and DJ until his passing. In his free time, Andy loved to snowboard, and will be missed on the slopes of Mt. Washington. A man who had time for all and and could coulddeny denynone, none,hehewill willbebe remebered remembered for his forgenerosity, his generosity, his wide his smile,smile, wide and Andy and Andy will bewill forever be forever in ourinhearts. our hearts. A service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, at the Union Bay Community Hall, 5401 South Island Hwy, Union Bay, from 1 PM - 4 PM. To send a condolence to the family, please send to Comox Valley Funeral Home.

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This years theme: â&#x20AC;&#x153;...a loaf of bread, a jug of wine...â&#x20AC;? 14 POTTERS - FREE ADMISSION Refreshments & Crafts by Oceanside Grannies theartofthefire.com

INFORMATION

Freemasonry has been active in Courtenay for over 124 years. It is a fraternity open to all men regardless of ethnicity or religion. If you are of good character and want more information, please call. Jack Carey 250-871-3263 Hiram No. 14 A.F. & A.M. 361 5th Street, Courtenay, BC

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND

NEWSPAPER

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed

RTE # 610 Denman, Quarry, Albatross, Argus & Torrence Rd.

RTE # 606 Balmoral Ave & Marida Pl.

COURTENAY

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, Public Works Department Village of Cumberland 250-336-2291 cumberland.ca

South Sewer Project Community Feedback Cumberland Council is seeking feedback from residents and property owners on participation in the South Sewer Project which would bring Cumberlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sewage treatment and disposal into compliance with regulatory standards. With possible ďŹ nancial support from PPP Canada, participation in the project could mean a total sewer utility fee estimated at $993 per year for each residential unit. Give your feedback online at cumberland.ca by October 28, 2015 or at the Village Hall meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7 pm Cumberland Council Chambers 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue next to the Fire Hall at First Street Find out more about the South Sewer Project and complete the online survey at cumberland.ca or at the Village ofďŹ ce at 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue.

250-336-2291 cumberland.ca

For FREE job search help call 250-334-3119. Visit 103â&#x20AC;&#x201C;555 4th St. in Courtenay. www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

HELP WANTED

Pharmasave in Comox has an opening for a

Home Health Care Consultant

RTE #184 Rachel, Mills, Houlgrave & Salsbury RTE #360 Mallard Dr. & Thorpe Ave.

We are looking for someone who can live in the home of a young female who has developmental delays providing care and support in all aspects of daily living to this individual. Requirements: You must be 19 years of age or older; Must pass a Criminal Record Check; Obtain First Aid and CPR; and, Provide a Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract. If you are interested in an opportunity that is both personally and financially rewarding, please apply to Box number 8694 for more details.

Substitute Instructor(s), Health Care Assistant Program

Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY

RCA/ACTIVITY ASSISTANT Local Seniors Retirement Community requires a parttime/casual Registered Care Attendant and part-time Activity Assistant. Can be combined into one diverse and rewarding full-time role. RCA position requires certification. Must be available for all shifts including evenings and weekends. Please call Catherine DOC at: 1.250.248.2835 or drop off resume in person to: Halliday House 188 McCarter St., Parksville, BC Fax: 1.250.248.2403 email: judithritson@shaw.ca

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Comox Valley BladeRunners:

Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100874.

Customer Service Program Information Sessions Monday - October 26, 2015 10am and 2pm [must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview]

RTE #725 Ambleside, Ulverston, Windermere, 1st & 2nd Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni Campuses

CUMBERLAND

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME

HELP WANTED

LIVE IN HOMESHARE PROVIDER REQUIRED

We are looking for someone who is customer service oriented, has a professional manner, training in the Home Health Care Industry, as well as buying and inventory management skills. Submit your resume in conďŹ dence to mlagotte@shaw.ca

300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre] This program runs November 9 to December 18, 2015

circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND

We have resources in our Self-Service Centre to help you create your own resume.

RTE # 595 Balmoral, Pritchard & Juniper Pl.

THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND WILL BE FLUSHING

PLEASE CHECK YOUR WATER BEFORE DOING LAUNDRY.

Apply in person with drivers abstract and references between 12pm & 1pm, Monday to Friday. Anmarcos Furniture & Mattresses, 102-364 8th Street, Courtenay,BC Please, no phone calls, no e-mails. A clean, professional appearance is crucial.

Unemployed? Need a resume?

RTE # 587 Stewart, Arbutus, Alder, Balmoral & Comox Ave

FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS THIS MAY CAUSE SOME DISCOLOURATION OF YOUR WATER. (If this occurs please run your outside tap or your bathtub using cold water until it clears.)

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

able to follow instructions and willing to go the extra mile.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

RTE # 620 Robb, Centennial Ave. E., Stewart, Megin, Georgia & Fairway Crt.

WATER MAINS FROM OCT. 26th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OCT. 30th, 2015.

jobshop

HELP WANTED

Must be able to think things through in diďŹ&#x192;cult situations. Must be strong, healthy and ďŹ t; this is a very physically demanding job that requires stamina and fortitude. Must have clean drivers abstract. ~ Sales ability a plus, but not required. We are a fast growing local company still at the grass roots level. Our remuneration is very good, and our (your) future is wide open. We are looking for a commitment, please, no clock watchers.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

HELP WANTED

COMOX

FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

HELP WANTED

Wanted: Self-Motivated Team Player

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Mid-Island Potters

Nar-Anon are you affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

HELP WANTED

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sales Representative We are growing our advertising department at the Comox Valley Record and seeking applicants who are eager to join an award-winning team. The applicant must have the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver superior customer service to a diverse group of businesses and organizations. The successful applicant will be an intuitive business professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitiude. The candidate will thrive on developing new business opportunites and networking with like-minded business professionals. The successful applicant will have previous sales & marketing experience preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The position offers an excellent working environment and a strong benefits package.

BladeRunners is a 3 month Skill Enhancement program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Customer Service and Tourism field. Eligibility Requirements -- Out of school youth ages 16-30 -- Out of work and have little or no skill based training, certificates or work experience -- Youth facing barriers to employment -- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) Participants will: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement Participate in up to 60 hours of paid work exposure Be eligible for a work clothing allowance Obtain First Aid Lvl 1, WHMIS, Barista Training, World Host, Serving it Right, Food Safe, Cashier Training & other related tickets Receive individual support and guidance Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure

The Comox Valley Record is a division of Black Press community news media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

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Please submit your resume with cover letter by October 26, 2015. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners]

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Connect with job ready and motivated youth

Chrissie Bowker, Publisher Comox Valley Record publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Employers will:

For more information please call or email Chris Lakusta lakustac@nysa.bc.ca 250-334-8138 ext 229

HELP WANTED INCLUSION POWELL RIVER is hiring a Supported Child Development Worker - ECE Focus. For more information and Job Description, go to Job Postings on our Careers Page at www.inclusionpr.ca

RETAIL OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME Come work with an established and vibrant company with its roots on Vancouver Island and its vision in the workplace of the future! Apply at monk.ca (careers)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THE Comox Golf Club is seeking the services of an experienced food & beverage operator. This picturesque, 88 seat capacity restaurant is situated in downtown Comox. The successful contract operator will be required to work closely with the membership to provide services for golfers and the general public. An information package is available to interested parties by emailing cgc@shawcable.com subject line â&#x20AC;&#x153;KITCHENâ&#x20AC;? before November 15, 2015

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www. localwork bc.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II District of Kitimat

Full Time Permanent Wage $38.89-$47.05 Over 2 years Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include surveying, design, contract preparation, and inspection on principal projects. Must be proficient with electronic survey equipment, and AutoCad 3D. Please Apply By November 3, 2015 4:30 pm, By : Fax 1-(250) 632-4995, or e-mail: dok@kitimat.ca Visit: www.kitimat.ca

Dynamic Component Overhaul Technician Coulson Aircrane Limited, an Aviation Company based in Port Alberni, BC is currently accepting applications for a Dynamic Component Overhaul Technician. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ A minimum of 3-5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience on a Sikorsky S-61 type helicopter â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated â&#x20AC;˘ Result oriented focused on quality â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent listening, verbal & written communication skills

To apply, please forward your resume by email with the position title in the subject line: jobs@coulsongroup.com

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HEAVY duty mechanic (HDM) wanted: Beautiful Powder King Mtn Resort,located N of Prince George, seeks a Journeyman HDM. Candidate will work closely with Resort owner, to assist in developing the property into an all season resort. Rare Opportunity to join a small growing alpine resort and play a major part in its long term development and success. Heavy equipment operating experience and family with young children is a plus. Accommodations available. This is a long term position that offers a generous wage, home & benefits package. Wages starting at $37/hr or relative to skill sets and experience. A positive & upbeat attitude towards life and family is a pre-requisite. E-mail interest and resume to

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

FREE ITEMS

FREE wine making equipment. Free exercise stuff. Please call 250-338-0705

HANDYPERSONS

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

FUEL/FIREWOOD COMOX VALLEY FirewoodSeasoned, Custom cut, split, delivered. (250)703-3473.

FIREWOOD FULL cords Maple, Alder, Hemlock mixed $160 per cord. Fir $170 cord. Split/delivered 250-218-2817

Centennial Sam The Clean Up Man

* Yard Clean up * Rubbish Removal * Firewood * Hauling * Appliance Removal * Recycling Metals * Estate Clean Ups

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

AUCTIONS

FREE FERTILIZE grow bags, great for winter mulch or mix in with existing soil. Excellent for giving your flower or vegetable garden a boost. Call Fiesta Greenhouses for a loading day. Leave msg; we will return your call. Call 1-250-923-2671.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. Real World Tasks. Weekly start dates. GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have experience? Need certification proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or IHESHOOL.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RESTAURANT Equipment Auction House- Oct 25 Brand-New Liquidation Equipment- Oct 26 Stanley Park Fish House, Arbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Starbucks - www.KwikAuctions.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

at Eden Street Salon & Day Spa. Must have internal motivation to provide exceptional customer service and be a great team player! Advancement to a leadership role available. Apply in person with resume to 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River or email: Candice@eden streetspa.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

HAIRSTYLIST $1000 Hiring Bonus! $12.50/Hr., 25% ProďŹ t Sharing On Sales! â&#x20AC;˘ Annual upgrading training â&#x20AC;˘ Dental, Drug, Eye Care Benefits â&#x20AC;˘ Equip. Supplied No Clientele Required! Call:1-866-472-4339 or e-mail:careers@fchsk.ca

powderhound@powderking.com

ESTHETICIAN WANTED

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CARPENTRY

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Now Serving the Comox Valley

Call 778-585-9994

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

THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? â&#x20AC;˘ DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

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

PAINTING SENIORS INTERIOR PAINTING 30 Years Experience Reliable, meticulous workmanship Seniors pricing Gord 250-650-8065

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OPEN HOUSE

Sat & Sun, Oct 17 &18 991 Petersen Road Perfect Opportunity for a home and free business. Daycare could pay your mortgage if you want to keep it running or simply enjoy the privacy of 1 acre, 2300 sq ft close to school and town. 250 286 0634 www.991petersen.com

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

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Garage Sales

APARTMENTS

ARRAN HOUSE 1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-respected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building. Call 250-334-9717

CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

CYPRESS ARMS

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

2 BDRM CONDO. Features 5 appliances and gas fireplace - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. Pets o.k. Call 250-334-9717

Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size fridge, stove, washer, dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and security deposit required. Call Donna 250-334-9667

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GARAGE SALES

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

COMOX - 1425 Sabre Court Oct. 24, 8am - 1pm. Massive Weather Friendly Sale! X-mas decorations/paper,DVD player, clothing, housewares, rubber stamps, new purses, new/unused beauty prod., xmas/Halloween stuff, outdoor furniture, lamps, x-country skis, jewelry.

Liquidation Warehouse

EVERYDAY 10am - 4pm

Find FREE hidden object daily!

Collectibles, Antiques, Etc.

Something for Everyone! 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

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

COURTENAY. MOVING Sale. Sat. Oct. 24, 8-11am. Household, tole painting, craft supplies, misc items. 2415 Idiens Way. No early birds.

COMOX: 741 Radford Rd., Sat., Oct 24, 9-1pm. 1970 MGB car cover, misc etc... COURTENAY - 231 6th st. Indoor Flea Market Lower Elks Hall. Nov 1st, 9am-2pm. Vendors welcome. 250-897-9771 MERVILLE- 1132 Francis Rd, Sat, Oct 24, 9-12. Household items, tools, sports gear.

Find a job close to home.

GARAGE SALES FUNDRAISER in SUPPORT of â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE FIND AZER KIDS NOW CAMPAIGN â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; 1856 Mallard Dr, Sat, Oct 24, 10-3pm. Comox Valley Moms have donated over 1000 pieces of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing (sizes 0-7), cloth diapers, shoes, boots, bed linens, toys, games, puzzles, books and videos. Weather and space permitting items of a more general nature will also be available. See photos posted on Craigslist under Garage Sales. â&#x153;ąPlease help Alison Azer bring her 4 abducted children home safe & sound.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

TOWNHOUSES

Inexpensive ofďŹ ces

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Large Waiting Rm Heat Pump

250-334-6714

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUR GROUP UP TO?

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com.

Downtown Courtenay

HOMES FOR RENT

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

OCEANVIEW RANCHER 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, wood F/P, fam. rm., workshop & studio, quiet dead-end street, landscaping incld., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,600/mth GREAT CTNY FAMILY HOME 4 bdrm & den, 3 bath, 6 appls, family rm., double garage (fridge in garage â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?), fenced yard w/shed & RV parking, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $1,650/mth. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN COMOX 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 5 appls, fenced yard, detached garage (storage), N/S, sm. pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed. $1,100/mth.

TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm & den/2bath and 1 bdrm & den/1 1/2 bath, 6 appls/5 appls, patio, undergr pkg, storage locker, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & Nov. 1 $900-$1,250/mth PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX 3bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls (W&D â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?), 3 levels, fenced yard w/lg storage shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1000/mth. WEST CTNY TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, completely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 2 levels, patio, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $950/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, ground flr., laminate flrs., patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $775/mth CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,400 sq ft patio home, beautifully finished & upgraded, 6 higher end appliances, single car garage, patio area, 55+ development, N/S, single sm. pet (under 25lbs) w/exceptional refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Avail. Nov 1 $1,400/mth

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-650-2101 for tour.

â&#x2013; Bates Beach Farm Music Series and Sunwest RV team up for an $800 donation to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wounded Warriors Canadaâ&#x20AC;? in support of veterans and serving Canadian Forces members suffering from PTSD. Sunwest RV Centre matched net funds raised from concession purchases at the popular live music venue held monthly at the Little Red Church in Comox. Pictured left to right - Rob Peterson, producer - Bates Beach Farm Music Series, Grace Obal - owner, Bates Beach Farm, Ron Mierau (Retired Chief Petty Officer 1st Class) Vancouver Island co-ordinator with Wounded Warrior Canada and Laurie Pickwick, general manager - Sunwest RV Centre.

â&#x2013; Comox Valley Tennis Club president Tony Wong (left) presents Howard Shank with the WestJet gift of flight for two anywhere WestJet flies. The 2015 WestJet fundraising draw was the most successful to date, raising over $3,000 which will be used to promote community tennis in the Comox Valley and support tennis-related improvementÂ projects with the Town of Comox and the City of Courtenay.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION BEAUTIFUL CONDO w/balcony overlooking Puntledge River, five blocks to town centre. Fully furnished bedroom with bath. $550./mo. 250-331-0559

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â&#x2013; Recently the Investors Financial Group visited the Sonshine Lunch Club soup kitchen and presented the club with a large donation. Several of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff remained with us and worked alongside the usual workers to make and dispense more than 100 lunches to the needy of our Valley. The Sonshine Lunch Club thanks Investors Group for the donation and hard work. It is this type of generosity that allows the Sonshine Club to provide meals from Monday through Friday.

â&#x2013; Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service organization for young people ages 18 to 30 year.Â Rotaract provides young people with the ability to provide service to the local and world communities. Â The Comox Valley club was started in 2000 and is experiencing a resurgence in interest so the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial provided funding to help the club get a fresh start. Recently, the Rotaract Club was presented with a $1,000 cheque by New Generations. Left to right: club president John Jones, New Generations director Caroline Bradfield, Rotaract co-presidents Matt Ehrler and Madison (Maddie) Naswell.

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WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

COMOX UNITED

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2

An Affirming Ministry

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Taize Services at 5:00 pm

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

4th Saturday of the| 250-339-3966 month www.comoxunitedchurch.com Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

■ Fitting case for cutlass

Earlier this year the Comox Legion purchased a Royal Canadian Navy cutlass to replace what the Port Augusta Sea Cadet Corps was using. Later we realized that the shiny new cutlass was being stored in a metal locker in the store room. Paul Paulin of PADA Contracting took on the task of creating a worthy display case. The branch stood good for the materials only. The molten-like finish was provided at no cost by Willy’s Collision. The cutlass now rests in a fitting place of honour, on the wall in the CO’s office. From left to right, CO of the Port Augusta Sea Cadet Corps Lieutenant (Navy) Tabatha Orange and Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Jarrod Moreau, Paul Paulin and the president of the Comox Legion Stu McKinnon.

Hospice Society AGM upcoming The 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Comox Valley Hospice Society will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. at the Best Western Westerly Hotel on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. All members, volunteers and individuals interested in hospice palliative care in the Comox Valley are invited. The meeting includes the forum for election of new directors of the society, presentation of the 2014 annual report and financials, and updates on the accomplishments and future of hospice palliative care in the Comox Valley. In addition, it is an opportunity to discuss thoughts and ideas regarding hospice palliative care with members of the board of directors, and to catch up with many of the other CVHS volunteers. While CVHS has celebrated many accomplishments since its

founding in 1983, this year was particularly eventful, with an addition to hospice care in the Comox Valley with the opening of Hospice at The Views. This would not have been possible without the steadfast commitment of volunteers (including the board of directors) and staff, the generosity and support of the community and partners in care — St. Joseph’s General Hospital and Foundation, and Island Health. Please attend this meeting and feel free to bring colleagues, friends and family — anyone who is interested in enhancing the quality of hospice palliative care in our community. Voting at the AGM requires that 2015 annual dues of $20 are current. If possible, confirm attendance in advance by calling the office at 250-339-5533 or email to admin@ comoxhospice.com

Award-winning film in World Community Film Series World Community presents the award-winning film, The Wanted 18, on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the North Island College theatre, Courtenay. “This is one of my favourite films that I’ve seen this year,” filmmaker Michael Moore said when the Best Documentary prize was given at his Traverse City Film Festival. The Wanted 18 is the Palestine official nomination for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars. Through a clever mix of animation, re-enactments, and interviews, The Wanted 18 recreates an astonishing true story: the Israeli army’s pursuit of 18 cows, whose

independent milk production on a Palestinian collective farm was declared “a threat to the national security of the state of Israel.” It was a step towards self-sufficiency beset by problems: Palestinians are not a cow-rearing people, which accounts for some agricultural hiccups along the way. Poignant and thought-provoking, humorous and serious, it shows the power of grassroots activism, peaceful resistance and courage in a part of the world that is fraught with conflict. Don’t miss this one. Admission is by donation. Everyone is welcome. For more information: 250-337-5412.

LUTHERAN

Comox Valley Community Church

10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616

PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

Join us Sunday

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

@ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

SERVICES Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Queneesh Elementary School 2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Study circles – small groups meet for collaborative study of spiritual subjects.

Taize Service

Sat., Oct. 25 at 5:00

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“Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to acquire it.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

TED Talk re: addtion

Sun., Oct. 25 at 5:00

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. John the Divine

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay 100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00am SATURDAY SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

RESONATE

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

BAPTIST

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

“Connecting to God, to One Another”

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

CHURCH 10:00AM

at Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

Sunday

Where Jesus is Glorified 2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312 aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca wwwaaronhouse.ca

St. George’s United Church

St. Thomas

6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Sunday Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka

Traditional Anglican Church Anglican Catholic Church of Canada Invites You to Worship with Us

Each Sunday at 11 am Holy Communion B.C.P. 440 England Ave., Courtenay, BC With kind thanks to Piercy’s Mt. Washington Funeral Chapel for the use of their facility

“The Church with a heart in the heart of the city.”

Fr. George Daley 250-871-6782 fatherg3@telus.net

www.stgeorgesunited.com

www.anglicancatholic.ca

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass Confession: Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

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CANADA WIDE $

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Celebrated harpist in Cumberland

Roger Helfrick, baritone and Celtic harp player, is offering a concert on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Cumberland United Church, in Cumberland. ■ P27

SPORTS Running the Goodlife

A large contingent of Comox Valley Road Runners, as well as a number of other local athletes, competed at the 36th annual Goodlife Fitness Victoria Race Weekend. ■ P33

FEATURES Take Us Along Classifieds Community Service

BONUS LOYALTY CREDIT

1,000

Plus our improved

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ALL NEW 2015 INVENTORY AS WELL AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WILL HAVE

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“NON-NEGOTIABLE”

PRICES in the window.

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■ P14 ■ P39 ■ P42

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