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NEWS BC Ferries refutes critics’ concerns Critics say the new cable ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island is behind schedule and facing other challenges, but BC Ferries says the project is on budget and on track to save the corporation a fair chunk of change. ■ P3

Utilities increase for Comox residents Comox council approved a motion to a slight increase to 2016 water, sewer, and waste collection and disposal fees. ■ P6

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Comox Valley Child Development Association president Pam Crowe and her daughter, Katie Gibson, are all smiles presenting the final tote board tally at the 40th CVCDA Telethon Sunday. The $92,408 represents the second-highest total in the 40-year history of the Telethon.

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A cheer erupted in the Sid Williams Theatre when the final tote board tally for the 40th Comox Valley Child Development Association was presented. “Amazing,” said CVCDA president Pam Crowe, of the $92,408 total. “The people of the Comox Valley did it again.” If beating the previous year is the benchmark of success, it was a successful day. The total was a $7,000 increase over 2014. The $92,408 was

shade less than $8,000. It was won by Donna May. The Vancouver Canucks hockey tickets raffle amassed $5,200, won by Brian Russwurm. Crowe said one part of the 2015 Telethon that set it apart from previous years was the feature interviews with families who use the CDA’s services. “We were really happy to have the families, this year, come forward and have the interviews shown on TV. It really brings it home to people, what this is all about. And those interviews will stay on our website so I hope people will go there and check them all out again. They are really, really, really what it’s about.” See Telethon Page 2

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the second-highest total in the Telethon’s history. “I think that is the perception, that you always want to do better than last year, but I have said this before and I will say it again... we start with zero, so whatever we do is fabulous,” said Crowe. “I always believe that the community does do what they can, through good economic times and through bad. So the fact that this year, we exceeded last year, was wonderful, but most importantly, it’s wonderful for the community and for the children we serve.” Some of the highlights: The silent auction brought in more than $5,000, including a $1,600 winning bid for the WestJet tickets (anywhere WestJet flies). The raffle basket collected just a

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Israeli-born Yonatan Shapira served for 12 years as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, flying hundreds of missions for the Israeli Air Force. He was one of 27 Israeli air force officers who denounced as war crimes the “targeted assassinations” carried out in the densely-populated Gaza Strip. The 27 were dismissed from the air force, and Shapira went on to co-found Combatants for Peace with other disillusioned Israeli and Palestinian ex-fighters. He subsequently joined the Freedom Flotilla movement aimed at bringing world attention to the Egyptian/Israeli naval blockade of Gaza.

Shapira is a member of the group supporting the Palestinian call for Boycott/ Divestment/Sanctions (BDS) from within Israeli society (a.k.a. Boycott from Within) and has also taken

part in numerous other non-violent actions and campaigns in opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. He earned an MA in Peace and Conflict

Studies and since 2010 has facilitated dialogue meetings for high school and university students at the School for Peace of the bi-national community of Wahat al-Salam–Neve Sha-

lom (Oasis of Peace), inside the 1948 borders of Israel. The public is invited to hear Shapira speak at North Island College’s Stan Hagen Theatre in Courtenay on Friday, Nov. 6 at

7 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m., he will speak on Denman Island at the Community Hall. Both talks are open to the public. Donations are appreciated. The event is spon-

sored locally by Mid-islanders for Justice & Peace in the Middle East. For more information, call 250-3319391 (Courtenay) or 250-335-2272 (Denman Island).

Telethon: Credit to the volunteers

Continued from Page 1 Another highlight of the day for Crowe was the opening ceremony. The telethon was officially opened by Comox Valley MLA Don McRae and Cory Fisher. “That was so neat to see Cory up there because he speaks with a computer – he’s one of the young adults in our program, and to see that was really inspirational,” she said. “That was the first time we had done that, and it really is what it is all about.” Crowe said the volunteers are to be credited for making the telethon such a success each year. “It took about 200 or 300 and it really is incredible the way everyone comes back year after year,” she said. “We are so blessed with such dedicated volunteers, I feel badly for some of the people who show up on the day, wanting to help, and I struggle to give them anything to do. “It’s such a great community event. And even all the entertainment, it’s all volunteer. And they all really shone out here tonight.”

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On the afternoon of Nov. 7, 100 North Island College students will fan out from the campus on Ryan Road. They will knock on doors of 1,000 nearby homes. Residents will be asked to take part in a survey to obtain their opinions and beliefs about climate change. Participation is entirely voluntary, all responses are anonymous and confidential, and the survey will take less than 10 minutes. Students will have North Island College identification.

South Sewer project feedback sought

Cumberland Council is seeking feedback from residents and property owners about participation in the South Sewer Project, which would bring Cumberland’s sewage treatment and disposal into compliance with regulatory standards. With possible financial support from PPP Canada, participation in the project could mean a total sewer utility fee estimated at $993 per year for each residential unit. Check bit.ly/1ScsEYD for details.

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Courtenay Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist/owner Jeff Matell gives Comox Valley MLA Don McRae his annual flu shot Friday at the store. With flu season on the horizon, SDM is fully stocked with vaccines, which are free to qualified people, including seniors, those who work closely with seniors, and health-care workers. Matell says the forecast is for a strong flu season, based on the flu season that recently ended in the southern hemisphere. For further information on whether you qualify for a free flu shot, call Shoppers Drug Mart at 250-334-3134.

Traffic delays on Lerwick Road are expected to increase starting Monday, Nov. 2 and continue for the rest of the week. Traffic lights on Lerwick and Malahat Drive will be shut down between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Paving work on Lerwick also continues throughout the week (paving has been delayed due to weather). Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct all commuters through the construction zone.

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BC Ferries refutes critics’ concerns ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Critics say the new cable ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island is behind schedule and facing other challenges, but BC Ferries says the project is on budget and on track to save the corporation a fair chunk of change. “Operational trials from a performance perspective have gone very well,” BC Ferries vice-president of engineering Mark Wilson said Wednesday. Last Tuesday at the Legislative Assembly of B.C., NDP ferries critic Claire Trevena raised concerns about the project such as rusting cables and poor fuel consumption. The North Island MLA also questioned the vessel’s ability to stop and then regain

Buckley Bay/Denman cable ferry project on budget and on track

speed. But Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the cable ferry will be safe and will save millions over the long-term. “Our maximum specified contract speed was 8.5 knots. We’ve achieved 8.7 knots,” Wilson said, noting fuel consumption is far more economic than that of the self-propelled Quinitsa. “The cable ferry is designed for sustained winds of 55 knots. It’s for over four hours at a steady 55 knots gusting to 85 knots, which is greater than the 100-year wind. “The cables are performing as required in the saltwater,” Wilson added. “We’re going to have three different forms of measurement in place to measure the strength of the cables.”

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The 78.5-metre ferry was constructed at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards. It operates with one drive cable and two guide cables. Three workers will operate the new vessel, which is the longest of its kind in the world. A crew of six operates the Quinitsa. Wilson said BC Ferries is close to title transfer from Seaspan, after which there will be six to eight weeks of crew training and operational trials. He expects the vessel to be ready for service early next year. Previously, he had hoped it would be ready this fall. “But we’ve always stated on the record that we’re not in a rush,” Wilson said. “The Quinitsa is free and clear until April of next year. What we’re more focused on is making sure that everything is 100 per cent right. “We’re on scope, we’re on budget, and the project is on track to save us $2 million each year in operational savings. So all of the indicators are pretty good.”

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Council approves Mack Laing Nature House Committee terms ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

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funds available to fulfill Mack Laing’s wishes as outlined in his will, recent correspondence from various groups suggest resources exist to make his wish of establishing a natural history museum in Mack Laing park a reality. “I’m quite pleased the way this is shaping up and it’ll be nice to get this area of the town organized,”

noted Coun. Maureen Swift, who suggested a change to the composition of the committee. She added she would like to see one member of the Mack Laing Heritage Society, one member from the Comox Museum and one member of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society. This would be in addition to members from council, the com-

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Comox residents to pay more for utility services in 2016 ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox council approved a motion to a slight increase to 2016 water, sewer and waste collection and disposal fees. Don Jacquest, director of finance for the town, said beginning Jan. 1, 2016, the Comox Valley Regional District is planning to increase bulk water rates by 0.02 per cubic metre, plus a 10 per cent increase in its sewer requisition, and another $10/tonne increase at the landfill. The town purchases water and uses utility services through the regional district. He added in his report the town’s 2015-2019 financial plan anticipated for the rises and projected increases in the 2016 utility fees to pay for them: $6 more for water (from $327 to $333 per residence); $27 more in sewer (from $348 to $375) and $12 more for garbage (from $198 to $210). Jacquest added there is good news - to Sept. 30 the town’s bulk water purchases are down eight per cent and the sewer flows are down more than two per cent. He credits that mostly to the Stage Three water restrictions throughout the summer, but added

he hopes some of the efficiencies will persist. Despite the regional district’s rate increase, he proposed no increase to flat rate fees for water and proposed less of an increase to the flat rate for residential sewer ($21 instead of $27). For the town’s metered customers, Jacquest recommended to increase volume-based rates to continue the program of annual increases which has gradually been rising to match the full cost recovery of delivering a cubic metre of water to customers. Coun. Barbara Price inquired why the costs would rise for metered users if the town is trying to encourage more households to be water efficient. “Six or eight years ago, we were charging our customers less than we were paying the RD for water. We were losing money per cubic feet,” noted Jacquest. “We want to recover the full cost of delivering water. Most of our metered customers are commercial and so several years ago, council indicated to staff it was fine moving to full cost recovery but rather involving sharp costs to business sector, we’ve slowly been marching up three cents per year … and our target is a little over $1.20.” Jacquest added close to half the town is now using water meters. The motion was unanimously approved.

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Community mailbox conversion plan halted

he news that Canada Post is halting installation of community mailboxes across the country will surely be greeted as good news by many. Opposed by both the union representing postal workers and residents who prize doorto-door delivery, the Crown corporation’s efforts to move towards community boxes was always going to be a tough sell. The conversion program was made more difficult by Canada Post themselves, who, in the face of evidence of widespread theft from the boxes, clamped down on information and went into a shell. While mail delivery is hardly the most important service provided by the federal government and the agencies and corporations under its control, the fact that both the Liberals and the NDP thought it politically advantageous to halt the installation of community mailboxes speaks to the failure of Canada Post to sell its initiative to the public it serves. Which is not to say that initiative is without merit. Indeed, it’s hard to argue that mail delivery has not decreased in importance since the rise of the Internet. The amount of mail has been shrinking for years and will only drop more in years to come. Think about it; what percentage of the mail you receive these days is anything more than “snail spam”? For every four pieces of mail now delivered by Canada Post, three pieces likely go directly to the recycle bin. Furthermore, many people already receive mail in community boxes in townhouses and apartments. It’s hardly ridiculous for Canada Post, and the government that owns it, to consider ways to reduce costs – even if it means service will not be the same as 50 years ago, when postal delivery played a much larger role in Canadians’ day-to-day lives. The incoming Liberal government will be expected to keep its promise to protect home delivery. But that shouldn’t entail a blank cheque for a service in need of modernization. -Black Press

Fletcher column riles readers Dear editor, Re: Myths of the Highway of Tears (Oct. 27). Tom Fletcher’s column triggered my memory of the dog whistle politics we saw in the recent federal election. The Highway of Tears is not a myth and using mythology in the title of that column is an insult to the hundreds of aboriginal families who have lost loved ones as a result of many tragedies that have occurred on that road and across this country. The identity politics of the outgoing prime minister were properly rewarded, and the party that showed Stephen Harper the door at 24 Sussex Drive has promised an inquiry into the disproportionate number of murders and disappearances that continue to occur in the aboriginal population. It would be hoped that an inquiry will begin to expose the depth and colour of systemic issues inherent in Canadian institutions that help perpetuate these tragedies, and that the new federal government will commit to real solutions from its recommendations. The incoming prime minister has made further commitments to the 92 recommendations that came out of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process. The TRC has helped many Canadians to understand the origins of deep-rooted problems faced by

aboriginal communities both on and off reserve, and to help them move Canadians individually and collectively to a reconciliation commitment. Those current and future problems will always be about the quality of the relationship between the First Nations people and the general non-native population. Improving the transportation options for people in the North is primary, but it does not solve the systemic problems that continue to poison opportunities for everyone to work together to end the dysphoria that has dominated aboriginal communities both on and off reserve. Reconciliation Canada (reconciliationcanada.ca) is a key agent of change in this space and is dedicated to building meaningful relationships where all Canadians achieve their full potential and shared prosperity. Getting informed is the first step. Stepping into this discourse is the next. I am stepping in. Carl Mashon Victoria

Fletcher ‘shamefully trivializing’ the issue

Dear editor, Re: Myths of the Highway of Tears (Tom Fletcher column, Oct. 27). Tom Fletcher is shamefully trivializing the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women by

describing it as a “media narrative” and by parsing the legitimacy of the Highway of Tears moniker given to Highway 16 in suggesting that many of these women died on other roads some distance away. Mr. Fletcher goes on to make some claims not supported by facts. For instance, he claims that the emails requested under Freedom of Information requests “were not deleted but rather excluded from release.” We know this to be false as the Premier herself has admitted the emails in question were indeed destroyed and that they were not “required” to be kept, under new rules brought by the BC Liberals. Further, his skepticism about a “lawyer heavy” judicial inquiry that “only looks at tragedies involving women” is astonishing considering the fact that there are currently more than 1,800 unsolved cases involving missing or murdered indigenous women in Canada, a dramatically disproportionate number in comparison to other Canadians. Given the history of missing women who were murdered in and around Vancouver, and the recent charges against Quebec policemen in exploiting vulnerable First Nations women, Mr. Fletcher’s arguments are not only heartless, they are lacking in any sense of honest reason. Keith Porteous Denman Island

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Pick your fruit, share with LUSH

Dear editor, Over the last few weeks I have seen many social media posts of bears in backyards and with your recent publication of Urban wildlife sightings increasing (Oct. 13 Record) along with the advice given by the conservation officer concerning cleaning up our fruit it got me thinking. I am a fourth year nursing student and have often worked with individuals at or below the poverty line in our community who are not food secure. These families and individuals depend on soup kitchens and food banks to supplement their groceries. Seeing all the unpicked fruit trees and fruit on the ground I can’t help but think of the food waste that is occurring. If a property owner has little interest in using the fruit from their trees, fresh fruit donations to food banks can be made. However we are all living busy lives and taking the time to harvest and contact food banks can take low priority. There is a great non-profit organization in the valley that can help! They are LUSH Valley Food Action Society (Let us Share the Harvest) and they have a fruit tree program where they will come to your house, harvest your apples for you and redistribute the fruit to those in need. Find out more here http://www.lushvalley. org/. With help from local non-profit communities and generous land owners we can help to make a difference in someone’s life with some great fresh food and reduce wildlife visits. Brian Rose Courtenay

Union Bay landowners dispute with board

Dear editor, Recently, there has been conflict between the landowners of Union Bay and the local Improvement District board (UBID) over a contract between Kensington Island Properties (KIP) and the board to provide an upgraded water system to the landowners. UBID and KIP have both had meetings with landown-

ers who use the present water system in an effort to resolve this conflict. On June 3, Dave Godfrey and Denis Royer, both former UBID board chairmen, and other landowners circulated a petition to residents after a meeting hosted by KIP. The petition states that ‘I/ we…do not support the funding of a new water treatment system with UBID ratepayer tax dollars when an equivalent water treatment system can be provided by KIP at its expense by upgrading the existing UBID water works.’ There was room for signatures of property owners but only one signature was accepted for each petition. The letter also urged UBID to grant an extension of the contract to KIP. On Sept. 25, UBID held its own meeting in order to address in their words concern of the landowners over their decision not to grant the extension to KIP. This meeting had a oneway format in that landowners presented a question that UBID had placed on a flip chart to be answered at a later time. The undersigned stated that 450 water-using landowners (out of a possible 650) signed the petition in the affirmative. I then asked why they hadn’t publicly acknowledged this petition and why they weren’t following the wishes of the landowners. On Oct. 1, I received an answer of sorts from UBID, along with my water bill, in the form of a newsletter. The letter acknowledged receipt of the petition that as of June 7 an additional 66 signatures in the affirmative have been received with more on the way. Of 826 properties listed, about 650 have water-serviced lots. Remaining lots are vacant or are raw land, therefore the owners have no vested interest in this matter. The newsletter also says some people didn’t understand the letter they were signing and some felt intimidated into signing. I believe this to be an insult to the people of Union Bay who are not stupid and not intimidated by anyone. When taking these figures

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in the proper context, 65.23 per cent of water-using landowners want the board to grant KIP an extension. We have a moral and legal right to do so, since this contract is still legal and binding until a court of competent jurisdiction declares otherwise. I urge UBID to grant KIP this extension and put this squabble to rest. More than a water system is at stake here, and I am sure that most of the stakeholders in the improvement district understand this. Peter Jacques Union Bay

Parent says let them play peewee football

Dear editor, Last Saturday, I watched great football from the Comox Valley PeeWee Raiders. The kids are clearly learning lots of skills and it paid off in some great play. The players on the bench didn’t have such a great game. “Put Number __ in!” yelled a parent. His son hadn’t been on the field at all during the game. “Let everyone play!” called another. Four parents in my immediate bleachers area said their kids didn’t get to play or were in for as little as 4:37 minutes in a game that lasted one and a half hours. These parents pay the same fees and their kids knock themselves out at practices, go to away games, and in every way are part of the football ecosystem. They’re being shortchanged. One boy, who’s been playing three years, won’t come back next year. Another, who loved-love-LOVED the game in the first half of the season, has lost interest. Self-esteem, joy in sports, confidence, team camaraderie are casualties of “winning” play. I ask the coaches – volunteers who freely give their time, knowledge, and passion to the game – to ensure that all players have fair game time. A parent on the sidelines (Editor’s note: The parent requested anonymity out of fears of persecution towards their child.)

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The Marine Harvest Upper Island Riptide soccer association has severed ties with a goalie in its U-15 girls’ soccer program, after a dispute regarding sponsorship spiralled out of control. Goalkeeper Freyja Reed, and her mother, Anissa, are both opponents of fish farming and upon hearing of the soccer association’s sponsorship deal with Marine Harvest, Anissa sent an email to the Upper Island Riptide, insisting that her daughter would not wear the Marine Harvest logo and asking for details of the sponsorship deal. The Riptide replied four days later, outlining the sponsorship deal, and offering a full refund of Freyja’s registration money. Rather than take the offer, the Reeds agreed to discuss the impasse with the association, at which time both sides agreed to a set of rules.

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The Reeds agreed to stop the derogatory comments made towards Marine Harvest on the sidelines at Rip-

tide games, as well as cease all derogatory comments made regarding the Riptide/Marine Harvest relationship online, including the removal of a Facebook page titled “Opposition to Marine Harvest branding Riptide soccer in the Comox Valley.” In return, the Riptide agreed to allow Freyja to continue and she would not have to wear any Riptide gear displaying Marine Harvest on it, for the 2015-2016 season. The Riptide also acknowledged that Freyja had not consented to the Riptide media release and as such, would not be used in any press releases (i.e. game recaps, photos, etc.). The Riptide also agreed that neither Freyja nor Anissa would be asked to participate in any Riptide fundraisers that involve Marine Harvest. No other players in the Upper Island Riptide soccer association have any sort of special arrangement. The agreement was adhered to by both sides, until the Reeds broke their silence in a national media interview published Oct. 23, claiming that they had been “muzzled”. From there the situation snowballed to the point where the Riptide soccer association suspended all activity with the girls’ U-15 program, citing concern for

the safety of the players. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Reeds were informed that Freyja had been dismissed from the team. Later that day, Freyja received a $2,000 donation from local fishermen to help her continue her training. Anissa spoke at the donation presentation, saying the split from the team was not by mutual agreement. “(The email from Riptide) says we have breached the contract so much they couldn’t work with us. But nobody contacted me for six weeks. I’ve had no communication directly from Riptide since Sept. 14,” she said. “Right now I actually believe the hand of Marine Harvest is reaching through this association and they have an agreement with them and I think that agreement also includes specific details which makes this organization act in a certain way. “My belief is that the association doesn’t have a choice right now. I think (Marine Harvest) is buying social licence. Because we’re opposed to that they just couldn’t have my daughter in the association, like part of the Riptide family.” Sean Arbour, the chair of the Upper Island Riptide Steering Committee, said he feels badly for the young athlete.

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Photos: Opposite page - Freyja does a television interview after finding out she had been cut from the Marine Harvest Upper Island Riptide U-15 girls soccer team; above, Freyja accepts a donation from Trevor Hind, PHOTOS BY EARLE COUPER representing local fishermen. The local businessmen started a trust fund for Freyja.

Freyja “intimidated” at meeting

“People were saying I’d ruined their families and their lives. It was harsh. I felt very intimidated by the parents. I was pretty scared at some points. People were standing up and shouting, telling other people they wanted to take it outside,” Freyja said. “Part of me thought we could find a solution to this issue before that meeting. After that meeting we had a lot to think about and I couldn’t see how I could work with them because none of them wanted to work with us.”

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Ian Roberts, director of public affairs at Marine Harvest Canada, told The Record that his company was completely unaware of the entire ordeal until contacted by a CBC reporter. “The only thing I ever heard was that I got a call from the club saying that there was a parent that doesn’t appreciate our sponsorship COMOX VALLEY RECORD

and that (the club) had offered her her money back,” said Roberts. “They said ‘she hasn’t taken that offer so hopefully we can work out a compromise.’ “So I said that was great and preferably everyone can get along. Next thing I heard was from CBC National, saying that … a player was being muzzled and was Marine Harvest doing the muzzling. I was shocked.” Arbour said his only motive behind attaining Marine Harvest as a corporate sponsor was for the benefit and ongoing progression of the soccer club. “Hindsight is 20/20, but to be honest, if I had the chance to do this all over again, I would,” said Arbour. “You may have an opinion, but there is nothing illegal for us to do what we did, and it’s not illegal for them to do what they did.” Arbour said to date, the team has not had to forfeit any games. The weekend’s games against Nanaimo were postponed. He is hopeful that the team will resume play this week. “Our plan is to have the team up and running again next week, but … they have threatened to now protest all our games,” he said on Friday. “So if our players and our parents feel that they are being put in a bad spot, we will have to do whatever we can to protect that. At the end of the day, it’s all about the kids.” As for the muzzling, Arbour said there was never any discussion telling the Reeds not to speak out against the aquaculture industry. The association was only making the request that the Reeds discontinue derogatory comments about Marine Harvest, in relation to the Riptide soccer association. “You could tell, from the very first conversation we had, how diehard of an activist she was against the salmon farming industry and I recognized that; she was very blatant,” said Arbour. “She was upset at Marine Harvest, and I said ‘I recognize that. What you do and say on your own time is completely up to you. But what you have to understand is when you bring in the Riptide and the sponsorship, now you are breaking the rules of our Code of Conduct.’”

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250gr

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325ml

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MacLaren’s

Black Diamond

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Lactantia

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Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

3 Delissio

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340-630gr

250gr

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475ml

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140-184gr

120gr

Robin Hood

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10kg

450gr

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750gr-1.1kg

700-750gr

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500ml

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99 680gr

4kg

Sweetened Condensed Milk

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The African Children’s Choir will play the Sid Williams Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

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African Children’s Choir tours to support programs in homeland The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. On Tuesday Nov. 10, the African Children’s Choir will perform at the Sid Williams Theatre. The program features wellloved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and Gospel favourites. Performances sup-

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port African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. Music for Life (the parent organization for The African Children’s Choir) works in seven African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people

through its relief and development programs during its history. The purpose of MFL is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa, by focusing on education. The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The choir has also had the hon-

our of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers. Most recently, The African Children’s Choir recorded some tracks with Sarah Hickman for a CD, Love Is a Journey. They will also have a small role in the upcoming Pan movie starring Hugh Jackman. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. per-

formance are $49 apiece ($44 for Sid Williams Theatre Society members), $34 for students, groups of 10 and more, and through SID TIX (by buying four or more performances). Call the box office at 250-3382430, ext. 1 for more info. The African Children’s Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children.

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Trumpeter Field to perform in Courtenay VolUNTeeR

The Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents award-winning, Toronto-based artist, trumpeter and composer Mike Field, as he energizes and beguiles the stage at The Avalanche Bar this Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Jazz aficionados in Courtenay will be treated to material from Field’s recently released album Attic Jump, which has been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award. Touring is the life and love of jazz trumpeter and occasional guitar player Field, who has become a welcome treasure at Australian and New Zealand jazz festivals and venues; as well he’s been winning new fans in Germany and Italy over the past year. After a short stay in his home base of Toronto, he’s on the road again. In his short summer break, Mike found time to release an official video for the gorgeous, beautiful, melancholic jazz ballad The Last of the Summer Days from his highly acclaimed album Rush Mode (which won five Aurora Awards, Independent Music Video Awards, and was a nominee for two Independent Music Awards) and another wonderful bluesy video teaser from his third, new album. Attic Jump is a departure from his earlier works Ashes and Rush Mode and moves in a very bold and

Mike Field plays for the Georgia Strait Jazz Society Thursday.

thrilling new direction, with high-energy groove and danceable swing. The title track jump-starts your listening engine for the ride you’re about to take. With the introduction of some hot guitar licks via Craig Stull into Field’s work, the songs are filled with New Orleans bounce, Brian Setzer-styled rockabilly and Santana-like guitar solos, plus Count Basie-type, high, tinkling trills on the piano by Mark

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Electronics Tester – Volunteer

Heather Ney - 250-897-0511 director@cvts.ca Too Good To Be Threw Thrift Store is in need of a person to test and clean all home electronics (vcrs, dvds, computers, digital cameras, games and systems, stereo equipment, tvs, phones, etc.) that are donated.

Volunteer Receptionist

Adelle Penner - 250-338-9906 info@cvalc.ca CV Adult Learning is looking for a volunteer to cover the reception duties on Tuesdays (or possibly Thursdays), from 12-2:30 or so. Duties are light, including answering phones and greeting people coming in.

Events Committee Members

Lauren LaBossiere - 250-218-7223 volunteerkcp@shaw.ca If you love connecting with the community, have great communication and organizational skills, and have a love for cats... this role is for you! Kitty Cat PALS coordinates & runs special events which help to get the word out in our community about the Society, and to raise money for our work for the cats.

Board Member

Cathy Stotts - 250-339-8290 cathy.stotts@forces.gc.ca The Comox MFRC is actively seeking volunteers (civilian spouses and military members) interested in serving on the Board of Directors. Do you have leadership, communication and organizational skills? We would like to meet with you!

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Camilleri, as in the jumpin’ jive tune One Time in Tibet. As well, Field interjects and seamlessly weaves even more jazz strands into the mix, where Django Reinhardt gypsy guitar meets Dixieland clarinet meets bebop brass (including William Carn on trombone) on songs like The Last Trip Home. Field’s writing is influenced by his travelling experiences, as in the aforementioned titles, as well as with Train Station Frustration – where Field’s love for rhumba grooves shines through, with layers of Santana-styled guitar, Charlie Palmieri staccato piano and awesome wailing trumpet throughout, and High Altitude, a sunny pop Andrews Sisters-type of melody from the ’40s. Dinner at The Avalanche is available before and during the show. Be there early if you intend to find seating for a group of friends – there are no reserved tables. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. For more information about forthcoming events and GSJS please visit georgiastraightjazz.com For more information on Mike Field, visit mikefieldjazz.com, where you can also check out a video teaser for Attic Jump, and treat yourself to a 20-minute set of videos and listen to some of the amazing music you will experience this week!

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TaraLee Houston - 250-334-8063 laketrailvision@gmail.com Saturday volunteers wanted for helping with 4F- Family, Fitness, Food and Fun from 9-11am at Lake Trail School. We are looking for volunteers 18+ who are interested in implementing a fun with food 20 minute food program.

‘SHE Shed’ Raffle Ticket Sellers

Terri Perrin - 250-334-3777 terri@habitatnorthisland.com Habitat for Humanity is recruiting volunteers to help sell SHE Shed raffle tickets in Campbell River and the Comox Valley, now through December 15th. What’s a ‘SHE Shed’ you ask? Well, it is like a ‘man cave’ but it is designed as a special get-away for women.

Education and Awareness

Beverly Campbell - 250-334-9225 ed.cvhis@gmail.com Comox Valley Head Injury Society is looking for volunteers to raise awareness about brain injuries. Meet and greet people at the information booths. Provide information to community members on Brian Injury and the programs and services available to support survivors, their families and care givers through CVHIS.

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Hilary Doucette - 250-338-1968 cvtrs@telus.net Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society runs programs 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, 28 weeks out of the year. Our next session runs September 29-December 6, 2015. With all the new added classes, we are in need of new volunteers! We’re always recruiting!

KidStart Mentor

Wendy Thurlborn - 250-338-7341 wendyt@jhsni.bc.ca 1:1 mentoring program with child 6-18 years of age; doing fun, healthy recreational activities in the community for 3 hours per week. There is a thorough screening process with training and support for mentors.

Maintenance Helpers WheN it cOmes tO spreAdiNG the NeWs, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. they enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe. Send your vacation photos with a brief description to COMOX VALLEY RECORD - sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com Subject line : Take Us Along

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Allison Morrison - 250-337-2021 info@wingtips.org Looking for tradespeople: construction workers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters etc.... to complete maintenance on equipment, gardening and landscaping, repair of existing buildings and new project construction and management.

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Harpdog returns to Cumberland Canadian harmonica legend and blues singer Harpdog Brown (Maple Blues Award winner) and international winner of the Muddy Award for best NW blues release of the year will be coming to grace the stage at Studio Live in Cumberland, Thursday, Nov. 12. With more than 35 years of bad road under his belt and thousands of shows, seven albums, and a faithful group of fans that keeps growing show after show, Harpdog is no stranger to blues fans and music lovers. This latest combo (The Travelin’ Blues Show) lays down the early electric blues of Chicago, using vintage equipment from the same era the music was born to. Harpdog’s shows are often described as a mix of real-deal blues and deep soul-felt message of life. With guitarist Jordan Edmonds and upright bassist Patrick Darcus this is one of the most authentic traditional blues acts around. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7. Advance tickets are $20 available at Bop City Records, Courtenay, Blue Heron Books, Comox and Riders Pizza, Cumberland. Tickets at the door, $25. Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Ave. at First Ave., Cumberland. Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/studiolivecumberland

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“SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP” by Scott Swan (Director of Vancouver’s “Seacoast Theatre Ensemble” Learn how to speak the language of Shakespeare, using monologues and soliloquies from his plays. This workshop will be very helpful for actors interested in auditioning for CLT’s Spring production of “THE TEMPEST”.

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Georgia Strait Big Band closes LFBH series The Comox Valley’s 20-person big band invades the Fanny Bay Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. for the final performance of the “Live at Fanny Bay Hall” music series. The Georgia Strait Big Band is continuing a musical legacy in the Valley that dates back more than 70 years, when big band Saturday night dances were held at the Native Sons Hall and the Fanny Bay Hall ... way back when! The GSBB will be performing tunes made famous by The Count, Gillespie and Ellington and all expertly led by conductor Greg Bush, Professor of Jazz Studies at Vancouver Island University. Included in the band’s repertoire are “Fanny Bay Hall Premieres” of original Big Band arrangements and compositions, written by Greg Bush, especially for the GSBB, indicative of his special rapport with the band. For the past nine years, Bush has travelled weekly from his home in Nanaimo to support big band music in the Valley with his expert direction of the Georgia Strait Big Band. A professor of jazz studies at Vancouver Island University, Bush’s leadership, musical expertise, professionalism and mentorship has finetuned the musicianship of every member of the Georgia Strait Band. Saturday’s performance will also showcase the elegant vocals of Jackie Zbirun, who will take you down memory lane with beautiful renditions of classic favourites from the big band era. Joining Jackie as special guest vocalist is Fanny Bay’s own Nina Leblanc, who will also be performing with the Big Band. Don’t forget your dancing shoes for the designated dance area to kick up your heels. Bring your dancing energy and enthusiasm! All of the personnel who participated in the “Live at Fanny Bay Hall” music series are very grateful to the board of the Fanny Bay Hall, who embraced this live music concept from the very beginning of planning. A thank you also goes to great audience members at the various performances for their support of live music.

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Comedy in the flesh, on stage at the Sid Mark Allan Special to The Record

The Comic Strippers are returning to the Sid Williams Theatre by popular demand. Literally. Presenters like the Sid Williams Theatre Society usually do not book the same act in consecutive years, reasoning that people will not pay to see someone whose act they experienced recently. The Strippers, however, were such a hit a year ago that on Nov. 7 they will revisit the scene of their 2014 Courtenay triumph. That kind of reaction is not unusual, group member and spokesman Roman Danylo explained in an interview from Vancouver. “I remember checking with a theatre up in Fort McMurray two weeks beforehand,” he said, surprised to hear the 600-seat show was already sold out. The troupe of Lower Mainland improv comedians added a second show, which also sold out. “That seems to be pretty consistent everywhere we go; people seem to like the concept.” Ah, yes, the concept. While some people show up expecting a performance by actual male strippers, the Comic Strippers present a

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The Comic Strippers Saturday, Nov. 7 Sid Williams Theatre parody by a fictitious male stripper troupe whose members are all named Chip. Yes, they take their shirts off and “dance” between scenes as they banter with the crowd, but it’s played strictly for laughs. When Danylo was interviewed, the Strippers were recharging back home after a hectic swing through Ontario in which they did 15 shows in 30 days. “We’ve got a week off. A lot of stretching, a lot of video therapy,” he joked. The Strippers, he said, didn’t realize how many Ontario cities have theatres and how exhausting it can be to “only scratch the surface” by performing in 15 communities. During a busy 2015 so far, they have performed in Australia and Newfoundland, and many locations between, including Las Vegas. The Canadian comedic sensibility, Danylo said, translates well to other countries. “There are a few things that don’t quite land the same way, but for the most part I think the silliness of the whole thing … once you see the first 20 seconds of our show you kind

of ‘get it’ pretty much wherever you’re from.” Cultural differences, especially between Canada and Australia, occasionally cause confusion. “Oh, they don’t know what we’re talking about,” Danylo recalled. “Or they make a suggestion and we … don’t exactly know what they mean by that.” What ingredients are needed to create hilarious improv comedians? “They just like to play, and pretend, and are very inclusive, and are a bit silly and fun,” Danylo analyzed. “It’s one of the lightest, most bubbly and playful genres of comedy. “Standup can be a little bit aggressive, sometimes edgy, but improv is usually … the improvisers are usually pretty accessible, friendly folks.” The show has new routines and the improv nature of the performance helps to keep it fresh, Danylo noted. For more about the group, visit http://thecomicstrippers. com. The Comic Strippers perform a 19-plus show on Nov. 7 at the Sid Williams Theatre, part of the 2015-2016 Blue Circle Series. For details, visit sidwilliamstheatere.com phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave.

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Helmets optional on Mount Washington Robert Barron Special to the Record

Skiers on Mount Washington, and most other ski hills in B.C., will not be required to wear safety helmets during the upcoming winter season. That’s despite a recommendation by B.C. coroner Timothy Wiles who recently called for the use of helmets on ski hills in the province to be mandatory. Wiles wrote in a report into the November, 2013, death of a 16-year-old snowboarder who suffered a traumatic brain injury that helmets may significantly reduce injury and mortality rates. There are currently no law on safety regulations for ski or snowboard head-

gear on the province’s ski hills. But Intrawest Resorts in B.C., including Whistler and Blackcomb, made it mandatory in 2009 for all children in its ski and snowboard programs and for all students in its terrain parks, regardless of their age, to wear safety helmets. Don Sharpe, Mount Washington’s director of business operations, said approximately 90 per cent of the resort’s adult skiers already wear helmets by their own choice, and up to 99 per cent of children under 14 use them as well. “There are no extra charge for kids taking lessons at Mount Washington to be provided with helmets,” Sharpe said. “Unlike other sports like biking,

most skiers tend to wear helmets for protection while on the slopes without making it mandatory, and we have no plans at this time to do so.” Sharpe said Mount Washington takes direction from the Canada West Ski Areas Association, the representative body for the ski resorts in Western Canada, regarding the use of helmets on the slopes. The association recently released an on-mountain survey of skiers and boarders that indicates helmet use skyrocketed from 32 per cent in 2003 to 86 per cent in 2015 and that it continues to climb. “The association does recommend the use of helmets, but leaves it to the skiers to decide to use them,” Sharpe said.

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There are hundreds of jobs to be filled at Mount Washington Alpine Resort in PHOTO submitted preparation for the upcoming season.

Resort holding job fair With the 2015-16 winter season fast approaching, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, one of Vancouver Island’s largest employers, will hold their annual winter Job Fair this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the resort. “During peak winter season, we employ over 700 staff members. If you’re looking for an energetic, fun work environment, Mount Washington should be on the top of your list,” explains Human Resources co-ordinator Dale Logan. “Candidates will be able to meet the department supervisors face-to-face and, in some cases, receive their initial job interviews this weekend.” Above all, Mount Washington is looking for individuals who are capable of delivering exceptional customer service. A pre-existing passion for snow sports helps, but it isn’t essential. “We are committed to going above and beyond for our guests,” continues Logan. “We strive to

hire those who are not only passionate about our mountain culture, but who also excel at excellent customer service. For those just starting out in the workforce, the resort is a great way to build up your experience.” Opportunities abound in various departments across the mountain, including Food and Beverage, Lift Operations, The Tube Park, Nordic Operations, Snow School and Retail Operations. A staff season pass, an active lifestyle and fresh mountain air are all obvious perks of working for Mount Washington. In addition, the resort offers a comprehensive Perks and Benefits program for all employees. These include complimentary staff transportation services from the Comox Valley to the mountain, lessons and rentals, as well as food and retail discounts. For more information on Mount Washington’s Job Fair and current job openings, visit hr.mountwashington.ca.

The Saanich Braves used a big third period to post a 6-4 win over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in Oct. 30 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action at George Pearkes Arena. The teams were evenly matched through the first two periods, with the Glacier Kings up 2-1 after one and the scored knotted at 3-3 after two. But the Braves took over in the final frame, out-shooting the Yetis 18-8 and out-scoring them 3-1 to skate off with the win. Ronnie Wilkie paced the G-Kings with a pair of goals while Brandon McReynolds and Jake McKenzie added one each. Kyle Wade had two assists. Both teams went 3-for-7 on the power play. Saanich out-shot Comox Valley 40-29 with Braddock Otton taking the loss. All the first period scoring came on power plays: Wilkie at 6:18 and McReynolds at 14:31 with Dale McCabe replying for the Braves at 10:48. Saanich went ahead 3-2 in the second on goals by Keven Moreau at 12:52 and Scott Henderson at 16:22, with Wilkie’s second PP marker of the game pulling the Yetis even at 19:43. Power-play goals by Nick Kean at 5:51 and Evan Horvath at 11:13 plus an even-strength tally by Marcus Divincenzo at 16:14 gave the Braves a commanding 6-3 lead in the third. McKenzie got one back for the G-Kings with 35 seconds left, but it was too little too late. The loss dropped the Icemen to third place in the tight race for top spot in the North Division, five points back of first-place Nanaimo Buccaneers. The Yetis will be looking to make up some ground this week when they visit the Victoria Cougars on Nov. 5 and host the Bucs on Nov. 7 (7:30 p.m. Sports Centre Arena #1). ICE CHIPS The Glacier Kings wore special pink jerseys in October and auctioned them off to raise money for breast cancer research ... the final total is still being tallied… in November they will be saluting “Movember” by wearing and auctioning blue jerseys with proceeds going to support prostate cancer research and men’s health …

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a referendum (assent voting) shall be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 to seek elector approval for a Comox Valley homelessness supports service.

The Strathcona Nordics offer programs for all ages and abilities.

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at Queneesh Elementary in Courtenay. Everyone is welcome.

Visit StrathconaNordics. com for more information about events and programs.

Kabush second at Canadian cyclocross Five-time Canadian cyclocross champion Geoff Kabush finished second at the 2015 Shimano Cyclocross Championships, Oct. 24 in Winnipeg. The Courtenay competitor was just seconds behind Raphael Gagne, who won in 1:02.35. Kabush, who was among five riders competing for the title, finished in 1:02.40.

Four Aces

Sunnydale’s Doug Rushton is a longtime, ardent (all weather) golfer. In all of his previous 33 years in the game, he has never obtained the elusive hole-in-one. His patience and deter-

SPORTS SHORTS mination has finally been rewarded with four aces in 2015.

Lacrosse Award

Grant Jones of Comox Valley Minor Lacrosse received a 2015 BC Lacrosse Association Presidents Award at BCLA’s annual awards banquet, Oct. 17 at the Whistler Conference Centre. The award promotes and celebrates the spirit of volunteerism by giving BCLA organizations an opportu-

nity to acknowledge and thank an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to lacrosse with their organization.

VISAS Meeting

Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) is holding an orientation session for new instructors Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Craft Room Lounge at the Filberg Centre. Check out visas-

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Valliere Wins

Courtenay’s Mark Valliere shot an impressive six under par 136 to win the 2015 Mount Brenton Men’s Amateur golf tournament in Chemainus. He edged runner-up Phil Kondrak by one stroke.

Kelly 11th

Glacier Greens head pro Bill Kelly finished 11th at the 2015 Canada PGA of BC Club Professional Championship, Sept. 29 at Richmond Country Club. He was 10 shots back of winner Lindsay Bernakevitch.

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We’ll be making system improvements on Lazo Road from Sand Pines Drive to Southwind Road. Start date: Friday, October 30, 2015 Anticipated completion: Monday, November 30, 2015 Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work may cause minor traffic delays. Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time for your commute. When possible, plan an alternate route to avoid delays. Thanks for your patience while we complete this work.

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Voters will be asked to vote for or against the following question on the ballot: “Are you in favour of the Comox Valley Regional District adopting Bylaw No. 389 being “Comox Valley Homelessness Supports Service Establishment Bylaw No. 389, 2015” to establish a service that would provide funds to one or more local non-governmental organizations based on a board approved five-year action plan to address homelessness in the Comox Valley?” YES / NO Synopsis “Bylaw No. 389 being “Comox Valley Homelessness Supports Service Establishment Bylaw No. 389, 2015” would provide funds to one or more local organizations based on a board-approved five-year action plan to address homelessness in the Comox Valley. The service area that is subject of this bylaw includes the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Electoral Area ‘A’ (excluding Denman and Hornby Islands), Electoral Area ‘B’ and Electoral Area ‘C’.” Notes: A full copy of the bylaw is available for inspection during regular office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) beginning October 28, 2015 until November 28, 2015, at the CVRD office at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. and will also be available for inspection on voting day. A copy of the bylaw is also posted on the regional district website at: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/referendum. NOVEMBER 28, 2015 – VOTING DAY Regular polls will be open to eligible voters on Saturday, November 18, 2015 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the following locations: • Union Bay community hall, 5401 Island Highway South, Union Bay • Royston elementary school, 3830 Warren Ave, Royston • North Island Distance Education School (NIDES), 2505 Smith Rd, Courtenay • Cultural centre Moncrief hall, 2674 Dunsmuir Ave (2ND floor), Cumberland • Courtenay elementary school, 1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay (voting day headquarters) • Queneesh elementary school, 2345 Mission Rd, Courtenay • Living Waters church, 2222 Regent Road, Black Creek ADVANCE VOTING Advance polls will be held on Wednesday, November 18, and November 25, 2015 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day at the CVRD boardroom at 550B Comox Road, Courtenay. VOTING BY MAIL Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the CVRD on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. You can request a mail ballot “application to vote by mail” by contacting the CVRD office in person at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC, by phone at 250-334-6070 or by email at: administration@comoxvalleyrd.ca. Mail ballot packages will be ready and available on or about November 4, 2015. For those voting using this method please acknowledge that ballots and applicable information must be submitted to the regional voting officer at the CVRD office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015. ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for this referendum will take place at the time of voting. The CVRD uses “voting day only registration” and therefore does not maintain a voters list. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older; • A Canadian citizen • A resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day • A resident OR registered owner of property in the Comox Valley including the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Electoral A (excluding Hornby and Denman Island), B and C. (Town of Comox residents and property owners are not eligible to vote in this referendum) • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Non-resident property electors are encouraged to contact the CVRD before voting day to confirm eligibility and documentation requirements. James Warren Regional Voting Officer

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The Strathcona Nordics are optimistic that - as in years past - El Nino will bring optimal snow conditions once again for cross-country skiing on Mount Washington. Registration is open for the club’s winter programs. The Strathcona Nordics, Vancouver Island’s cross-country ski club, have programs for all ages and abilities of skiers. Their recreational programs run for 10 weeks starting on Jan. 16 and are designed to get you skiing for fun and fitness with a group of peers for two hours every Saturday or Sunday morning. You can also join the Strathcona Nordics for their annual Ski Swap and AGM on Nov. 7

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VIMSS AGM scheduled for Nov. 26 The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society is holding its annual general meeting Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre (3607 Small Rd., Courtenay). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Included on the agenda are adoption of 2014 AGM minutes,

Teammates exchange the arm band at the bike-to-canoe transition area.

chairperson’s report, treasurer’s report and mountain centre report. There will be the presentation of athlete grants for winter 2015-16 with a wine and cheese to follow. For more information, visit vimountaincentre.com

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Snow to Surf announces leg change

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #160 Comox held their cribbage playoff to see who will represent the branch in the zone playdowns Nov. 28-29 in Port Alberni. The singles and doubles competition will be held on Saturday, both starting at 10 a.m., and the teams on Sunday will start at the same time. Fred Maniak and John Marinus will vie for the singles winner position in the tournament to see who will represent the zone in Agassiz for the provincial title in early 2016. Ruth Perron and Dave Parkins along with Val Greenlaw and Frank Gilles will be the two doubles entries. The teams will consist of Maniak and Marinus along with Greenlaw and Gilles, and the other team players are Perron and Parkins along with Gillian Iddiols and J.C. Bedard. One entry from each category will advance to Provincials if they qualify in Port Alberni, a spokesperson noted.

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porate part of the Courtenay Riverway into the event and this eases a lot of congestion by the Whistle Stop,” says race chairperson Rick Gibson. Canada’s premier multisport relay event, the annual competition is a race that goes from winter conditions at the summit of Mount Washington Alpine Resort to sea-level action at Comox Marina Park. It attracts a mix of local legends, champions and recre-

There will be a new look to the 34th annual Royal LePage Snow to Surf Race. The road bike leg will now end at Millard Drive, where one team member from a previous leg (paddler, alpine skier, Nordic skier, snowshoer, runner or road cyclist) will run along Riverway Walkway to a designated area by Comox Valley Kayaks. The run is approximately 2.4 kms. “We have decided to incor-

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Denman Island service area regarding Bylaw No. 386 –“Denman Island Community Parks and Greenways Service Establishment Bylaw No. 386, 2015”

At its August 25, 2015 meeting, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board of directors proposed to adopt Bylaw No. 386 being the “Denman Island Community Parks and Greenways Service Establishment Bylaw No. 386, 2015” which would allow the Denman and Hornby Islands community parks and greenways service to be separated into two distinct island parks and greenways services. This would help to ensure that Hornby Island residents pay for their parks service priorities and Denman Island residents fund their island’s parks service priorities. NOTE: Dates for this alternative approval process were amended at the Comox Valley Regional District board meeting on October 27, 2015. Currently, Denman and Hornby Islands have a shared community parks and greenways service under Bylaw No. 2253 being “Denman and Hornby Islands Community Parks and Greenways Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2253, 2000”.With the establishment of individual island community parks and greenway services, the funds from the existing service would be split between the two new services based on 2015 revised converted assessed value of lands and improvements. The CVRD may proceed with the adoption of Bylaw No. 386 if fewer than 80 electors (10 per cent of the total number of electors on Denman Island) within the service area sign and submit elector response forms opposing the CVRD board’s adoption of the said bylaw. Otherwise, if 80 or more valid elector response forms are received, the CVRD board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding with the bylaw. Copies of Bylaw No. 386 and relative records may be obtained from the CVRD main office. Elector response forms are available on the CVRD website and at the CVRD offices and must only be signed by electors (resident and non-resident) of the proposed Denman Island community parks and greenways service area. In order to be counted, forms must be received in hardcopy at the Comox Valley Regional District office at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3P6. Deadline for submission of original signed elector response forms: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015. For further information, or to obtain the elector response forms, please contact the Comox Valley Regional District office at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3P6 or by telephone at 250-334-6000 or toll-free at 1-800-331-6007 or by e-mail at: administration@comoxvalleyrd.ca. James Warren Corporate legislative officer

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DIVERSION PROGRAM The Comox Valley and Campbell River waste management centres will no longer accept materials containing asbestos. The cost of disposal of drywall (gypsum) will increase to $225/tonne effective January 1, 2016 to cover recycling and transportation costs. Drywall will now be classified 'recyclable’. Should loads of drywall arrive at the landfills mixed together, or mixed with regular municipal solid waste (MSW) or with construction and demolition waste, haulers will be charged the "MSW-mixed with recyclables" rate which is scheduled to increase on January 1, 2016 to $275/tonne. Special note: The Campbell River and Comox Valley waste management centres will require the "Waste Disposal" application form to be completed and approved prior to the disposal of drywall to the landfill. As pre-1990 drywall filling compound (mud) may contain asbestos, haulers will be required to provide analytical data or proof with their application to show that drywall is free from asbestos.

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Mount Washington dropped from Ski Town contest Mount Washington Alpine Resort finished runner-up to Aspen, Colorado in last year’s Powder Magazine Ski Town Throwdown, but they won’t have a chance to win this year’s competition. When Powder Magazine announced this year’s contest on Oct. 12, Mount Washing-

ton was not included in the list of 32 resorts. Powder Magazine offered this tongue-in-cheek explanation of their selection criteria: “We used a complicated and inexplicable math equation known as P5 (P-Pentupled), which factors vertical,

snowfall, lift ticket price, sex ratios, and vote totals from previous Ski Town Throwdowns to seed each region. Extra style points were awarded to resorts with high populations of skiers wearing jeans.” Voting is now underway. Go to powder.com for details.

LIGHT UP Hiroya Broda unleashes one of his powerful serves en route to winning the PHOTO BY gordon lee Vancouver Island table tennis title.

Valley has Island champ Hiroya Broda took a break from his college studies – just long enough to become a Vancouver Island table tennis champion. The 19-year-old from Japan is presently in the Comox Valley to study English at North Island College and is also playing table tennis with the Cumberland Table Tennis Club (CTTC). “He has absolutely no competition locally so I took him to the Vancouver Island Open Table Tennis Championships in Victoria on Oct. 25,” said Ed Schum. “It turned out he did not have much

competition there either as he beat all the best players from the Island to earn the title of Vancouver Island champion.” As an encore he teamed up with the 74-year-old Schum and helped him place second in men’s B doubles. The Cumberland Table Tennis Club plays every Sunday 3-6 p.m. and every Monday 5-7 p.m. in the Cumberland Cultural Centre across from the Village Hall. Players of all levels are welcome. For more info call Adam Kuzma at 250203-7235 or email: adamkuzma39@

Paddlers meet Thursday The Comox Valley Paddlers’ Club welcomes Mike Gilbert, president and B.C. director of Paddle Canada, as the guest speaker at their November meeting. Gilbert was born and raised in Montreal and spent his summers exploring the rivers, lakes and farmlands of the Eastern Townships by rowboat and kayak. After leaving university he moved west and ended up settling in Vancouver. With a growing family he spent a lot of time at ice rinks coaching hockey. He achieved his National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) qualifications and has coached at the provincial level. On making the decision to leave the hockey arena Gilbert found he had more time available, which he channelled towards sea kayaking. He now instructs and coaches year round throughout the province and his paddling certifications include: Paddle Canada Level 4 Skills, Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor, Paddle Canada Rolling Instructor and VHF Marine Radio Instructor. The event starts at 7 p.m. sharp, Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave., Comox (Nordin Street, behind the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to non-members. For more information e-mail comoxpaddlers@gmail.com, visit comoxvalleypaddlers.ca or check out our Facebook page.

gmail.com. The club is also offering a youth table tennis program run by the Cumberland Community School Society in partnership with the Cumberland Recreation Institute. There is no charge for this program. For info and registration contact CCSS executive director Sue Loveless at ccss.coordinator@gmail.com.

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Janet Alexandra Ross (Shute) February 26, 1950 - October 15, 2015 Jan made abundant use of the second half of the 20th Century. Born in Galt, Ontario, the third of four gorgeous children, she enjoyed the dangers of exploring the world without the oppression of adult supervision. She somehow survived, and even thrived, growing up conďŹ dent, incorrigible, and uncommonly loyal. She once hitchhiked across Canada with her 13-year-old brother - those were the days! The early 70s brought a move west, to B.C., and two new adventures: motherhood and hand-logging on the Central Coast. She was the best and warmest Momma in the world, and the best-smelling tugboat operator on the West Coast. Together with her husband, Stephen Shute, she created a secure and loving (ďŹ&#x201A;oating) home in the middle of an inďŹ nite wilderness. In the late â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s the family moved to the Comox Valley where Jan became an RN and then went back to school to get her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Counselling. Her job as a Child and Youth Counsellor was deeply satisfying to her and her mystifying faith in teenagers was a beneďŹ t to both her own and the ones she counselled. Beyond her amazingly-varied careers, Jan also mastered her many hobbies - tennis, ďŹ ne cooking, spirited debate, wine, felting, company, stained glass, empathy, knitting, and philosophy.

Lorraine Bowser September 21, 1970 ~ October 12, 2015 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend Lorraine Bowser (Guinan). Lorraine passed away in Abbotsford, BC on Monday October 12th after a courageous battle with Cancer. She is predeceased by her son Zachary and stepmother Valerie, and survived by her husband James, sons Christopher and Jacob, father Elmo Guinan, mother Marion Lee, brothers Darrell (Shiela), Roger (Karen), David (Amanda and Kirsten). She was loved and adored by her nephews Darnell, Isaac and Lucas. Lorraine will be remembered for her love of her family, the Vancouver Canucks, Zumba and Duran Duran. She always had a beautiful smile and a wonderful sense of humor which will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her family would like to thank Doctor Shake, Doctor Newton and the Nurses and Staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center for their wonderful care and support of Lorraine during her brave battle. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers please make a donation in her memory to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Memories bring us closer we are never far apart; you will never be forgotten you are always in our hearts.â&#x20AC;?

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Charlie worked as a logger, longshoreman and machine operator, retiring from Elk Falls Mill. In his younger days he was involved in basketball, soccer, softball and the Cumberland Kinsmen. Later in life he was an avid golfer and member of the Millionaires Club at Sunnydale. He loved gardening and wood carving, and maintained a strong attachment to his family in Scotland his whole life. He had a wonderful sense of humour and loved to have fun. He will always be remembered as a great story teller. He is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Grace, and his brother, Bill. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Joan, and children Kerri (Eric), Cathy (Stan) and Rob (Brenda), grandchildren Michael, Jordan, Matthew, Katie, Erin, and Gillian, great grandchildren Linden, Amelia and Annabelle, and granddog, Hagrid. All his grandchildren and great grandchildren were so precious to him and he loved every minute he spent with them. They loved him so much and will miss him dearly. No service at the request of Charlie and the family.

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Arv passed away peacefully on October 28th, at the age of 80. Predeceased by his daughter Karen Lynn (1988). Survived by his loving family, wife Alice, daughter Kathy (Derek Agnew), son Glen (Lorraine), grandchildren Trisha (Dan), Ryan (Amber), Kyle (Dawn), Jayme (Jordan) and Dayna. Great grandchildren Layna, Chase & Brody, niece Judy (Jim Lane) Warren & Jackie Schopp, and many friends and family.

Charlie Coulter Passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland on November 17, 1938, he immigrated to Canada with his family in November 1951, living ďŹ rst in Lumby, then moving to Cumberland the following year.

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She is missed, with painful sorrow and tremendous gratitude, by her daughter and two handsome sons, her adoring husband of 40 years, and her devoted brothers and loving sister. Her siblings were a true constant in Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and an inexhaustible source of strength and love. Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss will also be felt by her nieces and nephews and by her daughters-in-law, son-in-law, and particularly her sisters-in-law, women she counted as her closest friends. She will be especially missed by Elena, Silas, Agnes and Nova, her grandkids, who could always count on Grandma Jan-O to spoil them rotten. She will also be profoundly missed by the family that she chose - her numerous friends. Restaurateurs, ďŹ ne wine merchants, and purveyors of amazing outďŹ ts may also ďŹ nd themselves bereft.

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Incredible woman, we love you so much. xoxo We are having an event in honour of Jan on November 15, 2015 from 1 - 4 pm. The event will be at the Native Sons Hall - 360 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay B.C. All are welcome. If desired, donations can be made in Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Comox Valley Transition Society.

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WHY LATEX?

As a consumer in today’s marketplace I strive to purchase products that are made as close to home as I can get, items that are cleaner and greener, always with an eye on value. With over a quarter of a century in the sleep industry I’ve seen thousands of mattress fails and very few wins. One of those wins is good quality, natural, pure, Talalay latex which I get from Talalay Global (TG) who in my opinion produces the best product. side and medium on the other) with a 3” soft latex topper. This combination gives you the best of both worlds – supportive, and pressure relieving.

Here is a partial quote straight from TG on quality and purity: “Our Talalay Natural is the best latex being offered on today’s market. Our Talalay all natural formulation is made from 100% natural latex from the rubber tree and the only other properties added is needed for the vulcanization process. No latex foam in the market is completely made of all natural ingredients. All latex rubber needs additional sulfur, zinc oxide, and vulcanizing agents to be made into a usable form. TG also uses a natural, mineral reinforcing agent to improve the strength and durability of the product. On a volume basis, this material is less than 10% of the latex foam make up. Latex used is all natural latex. The product is washed after the vulcanization process to remove residual residues.”

Talalay vs. Memory foam. Of the top four mattress companies in the US, one spends more in annual advertising than the other 3 combined, and this company only makes memory foam beds. This is why we see so much hype about memory foam. While memory foam seems to be good at relieving pressure, it actually only works one dimension – you sink into it until you hit the firmer surface underneath. Latex is two-dimensional: it supports you while reducing pressure. At John’s our latex mattresses have a 6” medium and/or firm base (and yes, we can build you a mattress that is firm on one

Latex doesn’t sleep hot. “Too hot” is the biggest complaint I hear about memory foam. Memory foam requires body heat to collapse the foam cell structure in order to conform to your body curves; this collapse prevents air flow and traps body heat. This same process also creates a crater where you sleep, when you turn over the feeling is like rolling uphill leaving a hole behind. I’ve had many people tell me they wake up exhausted from this process. TG Latex is seven times more breathable than memory foam. Talalay latex is healthier. Our Talalay latex is harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant, mold and mildew resistant sleep environment that doesn’t off-gas like as memory foams can. Latex lasts longer. I have a sample of latex that was in a client’s favorite chair for 50 years and is still in pretty good shape (better shape than me at 50)! Latex from TG has been proven to last 20 times more than leading memory foam. Come and talk to our sleep specialists about your sleep needs. You can email me directly anytime. john@johnsbedrooms.com

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