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Jangula addresses Maple Pool settlement when we work together in a spirit of respect and collaboration we can resolve issues in a manner we can all be proud of.” – Mayor Larry Jangula.

Maple Pool Campground owners, Jin and Dali Lin, had been embroiled in a five-year legal battle with the City of Courtenay over zoning regulations to do with their campground, which has been used as an affordable housing option for homeless and at-risk of homelessness Comox Valley residents. The lawsuit was the most prominent issue of the 2014 municipal election.

Cumberland says no to sewer project

Comox senior taken for thousands

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An elderly Comox woman with dementia is out thousands of dollars after signing a cheque she assumed was worth hundreds. ■ P3

Water main flushings begin

■ Erin Haluschak

City of Courtenay Public Works will be flushing water mains starting Tuesday, Nov. 17 and continuing for two weeks. The flushings may cause traffic delays. ■ P5

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ARTS CVAG winter program opens Friday

The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s winter lineup features the annual Christmas Craft Fair, a window project installation, two student shows from the NIC fine arts department, along with two community make-art workshops. ■ P21

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So-so week for Glacier Kings

Two close games produced a win and a loss for the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action last week. ■ P23

FEATURES Lake Trail Middle School students are rallying around Grade 9 student Kenton Doust, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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Lake Trail Middle School students are rallying around one of their own. Kenton Doust, a highly competitive soccer player and Grade 9 student, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September, and Lake Trail principal Kevin Reimer said there is “a fantastic outpouring of emotions” from students at the school. “For me as a principal, our kids are amazing. They are hugging him and wishing him well. He is a well-loved kid.” Reimer explained in the spring, he and family and friends noticed Doust “wasn’t himself.” He received a CT scan and was given the diagnosis. Within a day, he was in BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to have brain surgery, added Reimer. According to the Go Fund Me page, doctors advised Doust he had fluid and tumours on his brain. An MRI revealed three brain tumours on or near his pituitary gland. On Oct. 14, Doust had surgery to remove the fluid build-up and to biopsy the tumours. See KENTON, Page 6

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On Thursday morning, Mayor Larry Jangula took to social media to make a statement regarding the Maple Pool lawsuit settlement. The following “Statement on Maple Pool” was posted to his Facebook page: “The uncertainty around Maple Pool is now over. This was a priority for me as mayor and is one of the major reasons I ran for re-election last November. I am delighted that all concerned parties worked collaboratively over the past few months to resolve the outstanding issues.

“I want to thank City staff and councillors, Friends of Maple (sic), the Lin Family, and Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society. Most importantly, I want to thank the residents at Maple Pool who worked so respectively and patiently with all the parties to bring forward this positive resolution. The residents have demonstrated the power of getting involved to make a positive difference in our community. My hope is that this resolution marks a new and positive beginning for all of the residents at Maple Pool. “This process has reminded me that

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Cumberland opts out of South Sewer Project

■ Cadet ceremony A Navy official inspects the drum corps during the RCSCC Port Augusta Sea Cadets’ Ceremonial Divisions, Tuesday evening (Nov. 10) in the Comox Centre Mall. The Divisions were held in conjunction with community Remembrance Day activities.

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Cumberland council has opted out of the multi-million dollar South Sewer Project, but the regional district nevertheless plans to forge ahead with its proposed community wastewater system for Royston and Union Bay. The aim is to address the impact of failing septic systems. The project team is assessing the implications of Cumberland’s decision. “Cost is a key focus and we’ve heard clearly from Area A residents that this will be critical to their continued support,” said Kris La Rose, manager of liquid waste planning. “(But) We remain committed to the project and moving forward with our First Nations partners to find a solution for the residents. We will continue to build on the extensive work and engagement already undertaken to move this project forward in a timely manner that can meet grant timelines.” At its Nov. 9 meeting, council directed staff to restart the Liquid Waste Management Planning (LWMP) process and to re-examine sewage treatment options. The Village’s sewage treatment has issues with elevated levels of phosphorous and excessive wet weather flows, and is out of compliance with regulatory standards. Council has said it does not support the treated effluent disposal location at Georgia Strait off Cape Lazo, which would yield a project cost of about $56 million. Cumberland would prefer discharging to Baynes Sound at an estimated cost of $49.5 million. Federal grants will cover $17 million of the cost. Funds need to be spent by September, 2018. La Rose said staff will develop a revised project scope that reflects the reduced inflow resulting from Cumberland’s decision. “This revised scope will consider changes to cost estimates while keeping as close as possible to the plans created to date — which are the basis of the UBCM Strategic Priorities grant and the selection of a preferred outfall location by the south region LWMP.” For more info, email southsewer@comoxvalleyrd.ca, call 250-871-6100 or drop by the project office at 3843 Livingstone Rd. on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/southregionlwmp for updates, including details about an upcoming open house.

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IN BRIEF 2016 Dog Licences Available If you’re a dog owner in the City of Courtenay, 2016 dog licences are now available from Courtenay City Hall. All dogs over the age of six months living in the City must be licensed. The fee for a neutered male or spayed female is $5 annually. For unneutered males or unspayed females, the fee is $25 annually. Licences expire each year on December 31 and must be renewed annually. To get your license, bring your payment to Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, and provide your name, address and phone number, as well as your dog’s name, breed, colour, and gender. For first-time licencing, please bring proof of spay/neuter status from your veterinarian. Revenue from the dog licence program helps fund the City’s contract with the SPCA; and by having a dog licence, it will be easier to reunite you with your fuzzy friend if he or she goes missing. You’ll also avoid an “unlicenced dog” ticket, which starts at $100 for a first offence. For more information, visit www.courtenay. ca/dogs

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A veteran salutes during the playing of The Last Post at the Courtenay Remembrance Day Celebration. Photo by Terry Farrell

Comox senior out thousands of dollars ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

An elderly Comox woman with dementia is out thousands of dollars after signing a cheque she assumed was worth hundreds. On Oct. 14, the 78-year-old woman, who lives on her own, signed a contract for some roofing work by a company called Rock Hard Contracting. The person with whom she was dealing went by the name Andrew Crosbie. Neither the company, nor Crosbie, could be found in an online search. Campbell River resident Wendy Kelson says her mother — whom she describes as a spendthrift — handed her cheque book over to the stranger, who filled in the information. She assumes he filled in the

amount as he showed her mother where to sign. When Kelson visited the next day, her mother said she had written a cheque for $400 for the work. However, the amount on the contract was $4,800. Kelson went to the bank to retrieve a copy of the cheque, which was written in the same handwriting as the contract. “That contract form? I could have typed that up in five minutes. It’s nothing professional. And he only signed it with his first name.” The work stated on the contract includes: • Clean gutters • Apply clear coating waterproof • Instal metal gutter guard screen system • Clean roof • Nail down loose shingles • Apply hot rubber to all vents, skylight, and any problems on roof •Apply moss removal coating to entire roof

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The contractor’s signature line reads “Andrew & Don,” printed. The contract states that the quoted amount ($4,800) is due upon completion of the job and it also states that the work has not been completed. The contract offers a Kelowna phone number, which goes straight to voicemail. Calls made to the number by Record staff went unanswered. Kelson said a few workers spent a couple hours on the roof installing grating in the gutters and pouring hot tar on moss around vents, as verified by a neighbour. “We’ve taken precautions since then,” Kelson said. “She doesn’t have her cheque book any more.” Kelson has contact police, who say the contract is legal because her mother signed it. A teller said the bank would likely have caught Crosbie’s face on camera, but police told her the bank manager won’t allow them to see it.

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Sunday traffic expected to be heavy The City of Courtenay is advising motorists to consider alternative modes of transport if heading downtown on Sunday, due to three high-traffic events happening on the day. The Christmas Parade, The Fiesta World Craft Bazaar at the Florence Filberg Centre, and the Red Rock Diner at the Sid Williams Theatre, will all be happening at the same time, so if you are planning on using your car to get to these events, please allow plenty of time to find parking. Better yet, walk, ride your bike, carpool, or take the bus! The Sid Williams Theatre is offering a free shuttle to patrons attending the Red Rock Diner musical. The shuttle will be running between the old Safeway parking lot (17th & Cliffe) and the Sid Williams Theatre from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If space is available, the shuttle will be open the general public as well. There will also be some road closures to consider. Fifth Street will be closed for the Christmas Parade from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Cliffe Avenue to Johnston Avenue. Cliffe Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets will also be closed from 2 to 3 p.m. for the parade. There will be no parking on these streets during the closures.

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Hospital project on schedule ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

With nearly 1.5 years of work behind them, workers at the Comox Valley Hospital are one step closer to finishing the exterior and moving inside. Tom Sparrow, the chief project officer of the North Island Hospitals Project, told CTV News Vancouver Island workers have been able to button up a lot of the exterior of the site, and soon will shift to the inside. Work is also being completed on the new hospital in Campbell River at nearly the same progression, and Sparrow added while the North Island Hospitals Project is

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unique, there is some standardization. “These are public private partnership projects. They’re extremely efficient projects and so everything has to be integrated and aligned exceptionally well to ensure it’s a smooth and seamless process … there’s some very good co-ordination

going on between the Campbell River site and the Comox Valley as well.” Bret Miche, senior project manager from Graham Construction, added they are in the 85 to 90 per cent range of using all-local employees. There are more than 550 trades, apprentices and

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Water main flushing begins this week City of Courtenay Public Works will be flushing water mains starting Tuesday, Nov. 17 and continuing for two weeks. Water main flushing will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, in a number of areas in East and West Courtenay. Trevor Kushner, the City of Courtenay’s manager of public works, said flushing is an important part of regular maintenance on the City’s water service, noting, “Flushing helps remove sediment, and ensures our water quality remains high.” Flushing will begin in West Courtenay, at the following locations: • Arden Road from Lake Trail Road to 1st Street including 2200 – 2380 Embleton Crescent • Lake Trail Road from Willemar Avenue to 2107 Lake Trail Road and 10th Street from Willemar Avenue to Piercy Avenue • 5th Street from Menzies Avenue to Cliffe Avenue • Cumberland Road from McPhee Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue and 8th Street from Fitzgerald Avenue to Cliffe Avenue, McPhee Avenue from Cumberland Road to 847 McPhee Avenue • 11th Street from McPhee Avenue to Cliffe Avenue • Tull Avenue from 2377 Tull Avenue to 17th Street • 26th Street from Piercy Avenue to Cliffe Avenue and Kilpatrick Avenue from 26th Street to 28th Street and Cliffe Avenue from 2760 – 2420 Cliffe Avenue • 355 Anfield Road and Cliffe Avenue from Anfield Road to 17th Street Once flushing in West Courtenay is complete, crews will begin working on the following water mains in East Courtenay. • Ryan Road from Old Island Highway to Back Road and Back Road from Ryan Road to Valley View Drive • Dingwall Road from Northland Place to Island Highway North (Hwy 1-A) and Back Road from Island Highway North to Ryan Road and Centennial Drive from Back Road to McLauchlin Drive • Mission Road from Lerwick Road to Muir Road and Muir Road from 4605 – 2625 Muir

Road, Walbran Place, Anna Place, Shetland Place • Ryan Road from Crown Isle Boulevard/ Crown Isle Drive to NIC, Lerwick Road from Waters Place to Malahat Drive, Crown Isle Drive from Ryan Road to Malahat Drive. Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution when approaching flushing crews. Commuters may experience traffic delays in the work zones, with single lane traffic and intermittent road closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the days of flushing. While flushing will occur over a large area during this time period, water to individual properties should only be affected for a short period of time, typically between 30 to 60 minutes. Residents may notice a slight drop in water pressure accompanied by some turbidity (discoloured water). Residents are advised to check their water before doing laundry or dishwashing; or schedule these tasks between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or at anytime on the weekends, since work will not be performed on the water mains during these time periods. Properties with filtration systems should be aware of the potential for turbid water. If you notice discoloured water after the hours of operation, run your cold water taps for a period of 20 minutes to clear up any sediment. If the water does not clear in 60 minutes or you require more information regarding this project, call the City of Courtenay Public Works Department at 250-338-1525, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or the emergency after hours number at 250-334-2947.

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Friends of C-L Forest AGM tonight The Friends of Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve are hosting their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Ave., Room A. An elevator is available. The guest speaker will be Pearl McKenzie from the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). Pearl will be speaking about the work of MARS and the plans to develop a new ECO Centre in the Comox Valley. This proposal also has a strong educational component to give visitors a glimpse into the amazing word of wildlife care which ultimately has a goal of releasing healthy creatures back into their natural environment. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to become a member, contact Barbara Price at 250-339-4037.

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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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Public Notice

Comox Valley Regional District Temporary Use Permit 2C 15 Intention to issue

Comox Valley Regional District Temporary Use Permit 1A 15 Intention to issue

File no. TUP 2C 15 The Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association (owner) has applied for a temporary use permit (TUP) to allow a boat launch, dock, swimming floats (all existing), limited special events, limited recreational facilities and a campground. If approved, the TUP will be valid for three years. The additional temporary uses will supplement the upland resource zoning on the property. The property is legally described as That part of Section 33, Township 10, Comox District, Plan 552-H, Included within that area shown outlined in Red on Plan 788RW; and Lot 1, Section 33, Township 10, Comox District, Plan VIP78343 (3780 and 3786 Colake Road), as shown on the map below.

File no. TUP 1A 15 The commercial one zone does not allow the commercial production or fabrication of goods. The owner has applied for a temporary use permit (TUP) which, if approved, will be valid for three years and allow for the production of food-grade sea salt within the existing commercial building. The additional temporary use will supplement the commercial one zoning on the property. The property is legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 86, Comox Land District, Plan 42151, Except Plan 42509 SRW (3771 Island Highway South), as shown on the map below.

Anyone who believes the proposed TUP will affect their interests can submit written comments, mailed or electronic. All submissions must be received by this office no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015. The CVRD board will consider this application at their meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the CVRD board room. Enquiries should be directed to: Alana Mullaly, Manager of Planning Services Property and Development Services Branch Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250 334-6051 Toll-free: 800 331-6007 Email: planningdevelopment@comoxvalleyrd.ca Web: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

On Nov. 28, voters in Courtenay, Cumberland, Area ‘A’ (excluding Denman and Hornby Islands), and Areas ‘B’ and ‘C’ will be asked: “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 or No” The Comox Valley Regional District is conducting this voting opportunity.

Advance voting

A copy of the application and related information may be viewed at the Comox Valley Regional District office, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays until 4:30 p.m. November 23, 2015. Anyone who believes the proposed TUP will affect their interests can submit written comments, mailed or electronic. All submissions must be received by this office no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015. The CVRD board will consider this application at their meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the CVRD board room. Enquiries should be directed to: Alana Mullaly, Manager of Planning Services Property and Development Services Branch Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250 334-6051 Toll-free: 800 331-6007 Email: planningdevelopment@comoxvalleyrd.ca Web: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

Advance voting on the referendum will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 25, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day, at the CVRD boardroom at 550B Comox Rd., Courtenay. On Nov. 28, any eligible voter can vote between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at any of these voting places: • Union Bay Community Hall, 5401 Island Highway South, Union Bay • Royston elementary school, 3830 Warren Ave., Royston • North Island Distance Education School (NIDES – formerly Tsolum elementary school), 2505 Smith Rd., Courtenay

• Cultural Centre/Moncrief hall, 2674 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland • Courtenay Elementary School, 1540 McPhee Ave., Courtenay (voting day headquarters) • Queneesh Elementary School, 2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay Living Waters Church, 2222 Regent Ro.

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A voter must produce two pieces of identification. At least one must show their signature and one must show their actual residential address. Photo ID is not required. (For a list of acceptable ID, go to bit.ly/1MctTVq) You are eligible to vote if you are homeless, provided that you meet the requirements to vote and can produce acceptable ID. If a person does not have two pieces of ID to prove both identity and residency, they can provide a minimum of one piece of ID that demonstrates evidence of the person’s identity and swear a “Declaration of Residency” in the presence of the voting official. The requirements to vote means that the person is 18 or older, a Canadian citizen, a resident of B.C. for six months before voting day, a resident or registered owner of property in the proposed service area for 30 days before voting day and not otherwise disqualified from voting.

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The public is invited to listen to mined, at the very least, to be on a Cumberland author who the long list. is emerging on the nation“I knew if I was going al scene. Traci Skuce will to do that, I’d have to pay be the featured speaker at attention to voice,” she this month’s meeting of the said. “I’d have to write and Comox Valley Writers Sociwrite and write to get the ety. voice of my piece to rise up She was chosen as one above all those hundreds of only five finalists for the TRACI SKUCE of voices I knew were also 2015 CBC Creative Nonficvying for the prize.” tion Prize. With 1,700 submissions So what is the secret to harnesscoming from across Canada, that ing one’s voice? was no small feat. Come and find out at Valley Even before she wrote her View Elementary School on Nov. own submission, she was deter- 19 at 7 p.m. This is a free event.

Kenton: Go Fund Me page has $20K target Continued from Page 1 Soon after surgery, Reimer noted Doust felt better and “was back to his old self,” although the surgery did not remove all of the tumours and Doust is now undergoing chemotherapy to continue his treatment. “There’s still a long road to go, but he’s coming to school, much to my astonishment,” said Reimer. “It’s very difficult for our staff; he’s

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here are approximately 25,000 Syrian refugees expected to arrive in Canada between now and January. They will need a great deal of help, and we expect that between the government, churches, and charitable citizens, that help will be available. By and large, Canadians are willing to lend a hand, especially in extraordinary circumstances. B.C. could see a relatively high proportion of the new refugees – Toronto and Vancouver and their suburbs are the most favoured destinations for newcomers to Canada. The goal of rescuing people from overcrowded refugee camps and war zones is laudable. But when there is a crisis, it is easy to mobilize public opinion and the machinery of government to deal with major problems. Other problems last for years, and become invisible. If we can house 25,000 refugees in less than two months, why can’t we find proper housing for Canada’s homeless as well? On the Lower Mainland alone, there are more than 2,700 people without any kind of housing. That likely misses more people who are sleeping on couches or in their cars. Homelessness is a kind of permanent crisis. We see it every day, we walk around the people we see on the streets, tossing a few coins or avoiding eye contact. And every few years, the province or cities will make a new drive to try to end homelessness once and for all, but any improvements tend to be temporary. Homelessness is not an easy problem to solve, and even with a lot of money thrown at it, it can’t be dealt with in a matter of months. But we don’t believe it’s insurmountable. The vast majority of people on the streets can be housed, and they can be helped to better lives. This is not an argument to deal with homelessness before taking in refugees. Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations. We should be able to help refugees become new Canadians, and help our homeless citizens. Both need compassion and practical help.

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We will soon learn what Premier Christy Clark and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have in mind for Canada’s renewed effort to influence climate change. As they prepare to join the 40,000 people jetting to Paris for the next big United Nations summit to deal with human impact on the world’s weather, here is some context for what is to come in December and beyond. Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion served as environment minister under former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin. Then, as Liberal leader, Dion’s proposed “green shift” carbon tax was pivotal only in ending his leadership. With a majority government this time, he promises the entire federal cabinet will be involved. Dion gave a revealing interview to The Globe and Mail last week about his experience in government. “The old system was to give the file of the environment to the minister of the environment and say, ‘deal with it, be the hero of the environment groups, but don’t bother us because we have jobs to create and an econ-

omy to grow’,” Dion said. “That will not work.” It certainly didn’t work, which is not surprising since Dion is admitting the Liberals considered the environment ministry a mere public relations tool. This was the period when Canada signed on to the Kyoto Protocol, then pretended to care about it as the United States rejected it in a unanimous vote of Congress. We now understand more about those environmental groups, most funded by U.S. billionaires to target the Canadian oil and gas industry while the U.S. booms. Their tactics were on display in the defeat of the Keystone XL oil pipeline to the U.S., with arguments that even President Barack Obama acknowledged were exaggerated. Dion’s ill-fated “green shift” wasn’t just about greenhouse gases. He intended to impose a national carbon tax and use the proceeds to eliminate child poverty. This concept is back, on a global scale. If you’ve been to the movies lately, you may have seen a slick animated commercial sponsored by the UN, featuring animals running the world from the seats of the General Assembly. “We have a plan,” trumpets the elegant llama at the podium, not only to fix climate change but to eliminate poverty as well. One problem with Kyoto was that it left emerging economies like China

and India untouched. And while Canada endures false allegations of subsidizing fossil fuels, actual subsidies are huge in petro-states like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Indonesia, where gasoline sells on average at a third of Canadian prices. China and India’s carbon emissions have about tripled since the Kyoto public relations gesture in 1997. That growth is one reason why Canada’s share of global emissions has now fallen to below two per cent. Here in B.C., Clark intends to unveil her “Climate 2.0” plan before heading to Paris. We’ll see if it includes another increase in B.C.’s vaunted carbon tax, which now translates to about seven cents on a litre of gasoline. Even without carbon taxes, about a third of the pump price Canadians pay is federal, provincial and local tax. In Metro Vancouver, it’s closer to 40 per cent. In Venezuela, a big winner in the Keystone XL decision, gas sells for around two cents a litre. The B.C. government admits its post-carbon tax reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was largely due to the global recession of 2008-09. Now with crude oil at historic low prices, B.C.’s carbon tax is a weak signal lost in the noise of a world-wide glut of oil and gas.

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Ladysmith Legion mistreating their vets

Dear editor, I remember VE day in Montreal in Dominion Square in 1945. I lost relatives in Canada’s Wars, both killed and wounded. I joined the Canadian Forces in 1959. I have served in operational war theatres. I live on a military pension. I am disgusted with what the Legion in Ladysmith did to the Veteran Bikers. (Members of the Veterans Motorcycle Club, comprising vets who enjoy riding, were told they could not participate in this year’s Remembrance Day activities wearing club paraphernalia. The VMC does toy rides and community fundraising events, including fundraising for Legion Branch 171 Ladysmith. See bit.ly/1MZk3Kk for full story.) Thank God the bikers were allowed to parade in Ottawa at the Canadian Memorial. Having supported Legions for almost 40 years… remind me not to support them on Vancouver Island any more. J. E. Knowles, CD Courtenay

Remembrance Day: changes to consider

Dear editor, As a newcomer to the Comox Valley I attended my first Remembrance Day ceremony here this morning. I was impressed by the large number of people who took time to pay their respects to our veterans. I particularly admire and thank young parents who brought toddlers and young children to the service to begin a tradition in their families and to initiate a dialogue with their children about what it means to be Canadian. There are, however, parts of the ceremony which I felt were out of place and which could be replaced with something more meaningful. In my opinion the laying of wreaths should be done by representatives of the levels of government and the Silver

Cross Mother who represents all families who have lost a soldier in military service. For businesses to lay wreaths diminishes the significance of this ceremonial gesture. This practice is not limited to the Comox Valley, but has crept into most ceremonies that I have attended in the last few years. Having businesses lay wreaths, even contributed with the most sincere intentions, comes across as thinly veiled advertising. Putting these businesses in the same lineup with the representative of mothers who lost their sons is inappropriate. I also felt that the references in the service to three particular Canadians, cast the ceremony in a distorted light. It was, and still is, the courage of thousands of ordinary men and women, the sacrifice of those unnamed in the history books and the best sellers, that won the freedom and secured the peace. My own two sons have served in Afghanistan, the Balkans and Central America in their military careers and have, thankfully, returned home alive. You can be sure that on this day, they are reflecting on the loss of friends and members of their own regiments who died while serving with them in these postings. Billy Bishop, John McCrae and Romeo Dallaire have all received their due on other days and in other ways. This is surely a day to remember and celebrate the otherwise unnamed men and women who gave their lives for our country. Mary Sullivan Comox Valley

Climate change nothing but a scam

Dear editor, As Canada’s new Liberal Prime Minister Trudeau prepares to take himself and a bunch of his fellow worshipers of the global warming religion on a taxpayer funded junket to Paris, at a cost that will make Bev Oda’s $16 glass of orange juice seem like the bargain of the century, and a carbon footprint that would make even Al

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Gore and David Suzuki blush, comes this little tidbit: NASA reports the amount of ice in the Antarctic INCREASED by an average of 100 billion tons per year every year between 1992 and 2008, the last year of the study period.(go.nasa. gov/1RFtufm). Antarctic ice extent has been at record highs three of the last four years. For at least the last 20 years we have been told that the supposed loss of Arctic ice is proof of global warming, er, climate change and we must pay huge carbon taxes to stop it. So, does the increase in Antarctic ice mean we now have global cooling? Umm no. Why? Because 97 per cent of climate scientists receiving billions of taxpayer dollars annually to do studies about global warming, er, climate change that show the need for more taxpayer funded billions of dollars for more studies on global warming, er, climate change say so. The climate is always changing and thank goodness for that. Otherwise Canada might still be buried under a mile of ice as it was 12,000 years ago. As a cold country with a short growing season, it’s not clear to me why a warmer climate would be a bad thing. We could feed even more of the world. However there is no evidence showing human CO2 emissions are changing the climate. There are only a bunch of computer models that can’t and don’t correctly predict the temperature or climate yesterday, or last week, or last month, or last year, or the last decade, much less 20, 50, or 100 years into the future. This is a scam designed to transfer vast sums of money from taxpayers in developed countries to the budgets of corrupt UN bureaucrats and the Swiss bank accounts of Third World dictators, after some skimming by the “scientists” and politicians involved of course. Follow the money. The Chretien Liberal sponsorship scandal will seem like a rounding error compared to this. W. A. Metner  Royston

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Giving back to humankind. Feeling connected; finding a passion. Those are all descriptions Tyler Voigt explains why people volunteer, and is the very nature of philanthropy. “The activity itself (volunteering) is dependent upon the person’s own empathic capacity … we make sure it’s going to work for you,” notes the executive director of Volunteer Comox Valley, an organization whose mission is to be an agent of change, which promotes community engagement through the power of service. Voigt explains the organization came together in 1997 as there were people in the community looking to volunteer, but didn’t know where to turn. They now have an office, located at 450 Eighth St., which allows people from various backgrounds with different skills to be matched with either a one-time or ongoing volunteer position within the Valley. “We do have a heavily-engaged demographic,” Voigt says, but quickly adds 10 per cent of volunteers contribute to 50 Executive director of Volunteer Comox Valley Tyler Voigt along with (left to right) Tabitha Shaw (Youth Take Action program director) and Tamara Pfister (YII per cent of volunteers’ hours. regional co-ordinator 2014-2015) help make Christmas Crackers for YANA’s annual fundraiser at the Driftwood Mall. He adds many are seniors – 65 PHOTO Submitted and older – and generally those from the baby boomer generation are seeking more skills- have in life, generally the more reach co-ordinator and a volun- to volunteer, even those who are capacity is exciting, good for the likely you are to contribute to a teer with VCV for six years, says still in school or between jobs, as local economy and “the opportubased opportunities. “With trade-based opportuni- volunteer cause, but we look at volunteering has allowed her to volunteering allows anyone to nities to make a difference are ties, they are generally more what you feel passionate about. feel as though she is contribut- gain work experience and skills. endless. “It’s great because it fills in “Not everyone has money to one-time events, such as being We make sure it’s going to work ing to her community. for you.” Dawson is disabled and as a gaps on your resume. A person donate, but what is more valuan electrician Voigt says result, relies on her husband, can be helping the community, able to a person than time? It’s at MusicFest. (Volunteering) is great there are who is her full-time caregiver, and in return, it’s helping them like planting a seed that will These are around 130 along with other supports to with their career.” grow.” very popular because it fills in gaps on She agrees with Voigt that Volunteer advisors at VCV in the Comox your resume. A person can be v o l u n t e e r help her with daily tasks. opportuni“Even though I have a dis- it’s best to find a position that are trained at assessing an Valley, espe- helping the community, and ties available ability, I ended up feeling very matches a passion, but says a individuals’ needs and skills to cially in the in return, it’s helping them through VCV useful. I grew up with a strong volunteer can try a variety of ensure the process of becoming summer with and whether work ethic, and I’m helping to different positions with differ- a volunteer and what it means festival after with their career. festival.” Jessica Dawson i n d i v i d u a l s make the community a better ent organizations to find the to the community. want to vol- place.” best fit. Appointment times are availW h i l e unteer for a She says through volunteer“(Everyone has) a certain able from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monmany retirees are seeking more consistent vol- specific group or service, or are ing, she has gained workplace amount of time to volunteer, day to Friday. VCV also accepts unteer opportunities, he cites looking to expand their skills experience skills, and is building and any work you put in will applications from non-profit many one-time events are very and feel engaged, volunteer relationships and friendships be appreciated. There’s so many groups that are in need of voluseful to dispel the myth that advisors will aid in matching which she adds are “lasting and volunteer positions, you might unteers. For more information or to youth are apathetic towards vol- the volunteer with the right rewarding. I feel like they’re my be missing out if you try just opportunity. family.” one.” volunteer, visit www.volunteerunteering and philanthropy. Jessica Dawson, media outDawson encourages anyone She notes volunteering in any comoxvalley.ca. “The more experience you

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Celebrate the best of downtown Courtenay at the annual Moonlight and Magic Celebration this Friday, Nov. 20. Head down for incredible offerings all day long from local merchants and get a head start on the holiday shopping by shopping local. Then from 5 - 9 p.m. take part in a night of fun, friends and fiery festivities.

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Special Moonlight and Magic programming kicks off on the CVAG Plaza with the launch of the annual Comox Valley Art Gallery Christmas Craft Fair and a special performance by the Comox Valley Children’s Choir. Then head over to 5th and England at 5:30 for the community Christmas Tree Light Up with special guests the Comox Valley Military Wives Choir, Comox Valley Poet Laureate Kevin Flesher, Mayor Larry Jangula and an encore performance by the Comox Valley Children’s Choir. Head back to Duncan Ave and the CVAG Plaza for 6 p.m. when Anela Kahiamoe performs. Check out the Moonlight Market, get your face painted and find your front row viewing spot for the fiery spectacle with NOVA Fire Spun Arts at 7 p.m. on Duncan Avenue. After the show the fun continues with roving performers,

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Local restaurants, pubs and cafes are in the Moonlight mood too. Singer-songwriter Tereza Tomek plays Union Street Grotto at 7:30 p.m. Down at Zocalo’s jazz lovers can take in the Anderson Jazz Syndicate from 7- 9 p.m. and enjoy some tasty tapas. The much-loved Jilli Martini Band plays Billy D’s 8:30 till late and kids 12 and older are welcome to attend with their parents. Over at Imperial Square, home of Gladstone Brewing, Guerrilla Pizzeria and Mudsharks Coffee Bar, magician Greg Ladret performs at 6 p.m., followed by a sweet lineup of local music talent right till 10 p.m.

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1kg

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Robin Hood

Primo

Cracker Barrel

250ml

Shreds

300-320gr

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5$ for

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796ml

4$ for

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Nestle

Nescafe

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Crown

Sultana or Thompson Raisins

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

220-240gr

A K itchen A id

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Currants

MacLaren’s

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230gr

Cracker Barrel

Wasa

200-275gr

Hellmann’s

Broth

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2.5kg

Crispbread

680ml

for

Flour

454gr

Robin Hood & Brooke

Shortening

1.42lt

Thick and Zesty Pasta Sauce

340gr

Primo

for

Crisco

Oil

Primo

Tomatoes

Mozzarella Part Skim Cheese

Rich Tea Biscuits 300gr

7x28gr or 10x13-28gr

500ml

750gr

4$ for

Gold Seal

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Gold Seal

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Sockeye Salmon

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225gr

213gr

Daltons

Gold Seal

Pacific Pink Salmon

213gr

120gr

225-450gr

Daltons

Arnott’s

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Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

750ml

175-200gr

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SunRype

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1.36lt

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176gr

440gr

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Holiday Rice Krispies

Kraft

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Chunky Soup 540ml

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SuperMoist Cake Mix

Coconut

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398ml

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340-450gr

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Crown

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Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

220-240gr

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230gr

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Wasa

200-275gr

Hellmann’s

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Beans

2.5kg

Crispbread

680ml

for

Flour

454gr

Robin Hood & Brooke

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1.42lt

Thick and Zesty Pasta Sauce

340gr

Primo

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Primo

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Mozzarella Part Skim Cheese

Rich Tea Biscuits 300gr

7x28gr or 10x13-28gr

500ml

750gr

4$ for

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Sockeye Salmon

Pineapple Rings Fruit or Glace Mix

225gr

213gr

Daltons

Gold Seal

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213gr

120gr

225-450gr

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750ml

175-200gr

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SunRype

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1.36lt

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176gr

440gr

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Chunky Soup 540ml

Campbell’s

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425gr

398ml

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250-375ml

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440-550gr

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5$ for

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5 3

2$ for

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Deli & Cheese

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100 gr

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299

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a 10 per cent discount and CVAG members will receive a 15 per cent discount on most items. The opening event will also celebrate two exhibitions. “Window Project: Gift,” is a site-responsive installation by local media artist Carrie Tannant, on view 24/7 until Jan. 1 in CVAG’s street level Window Gallery. “Gift” invites us to consider our perceptions and interactions around giving and receiving. “Gifts can say hello, express love and kinship, celebrate life transitions, tell stories, engender reciprocity, invite generosity,

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The Comox Valley Art Gallery celebrates the launch of its Winter Program opening on Nov. 20. The lineup includes CVAG’s 41st annual Christmas Craft Fair, a window project installation entitled “Gift” by local media artist Carrie Tannant, two student shows featuring work from NIC fine arts department, along with two community make-art workshops. The Gallery extends an invitation to the community to gather on the plaza for the opening reception at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be snacks, beverages, opening remarks and some “Moonlight and Magic” provided by their community partner Elevate the Arts. Downtown businesses will also be open late as part of the “Moonlight and Magic” event on Friday night. The Fair, which runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 26, “showcases diverse high-quality handmade creations by over 60 regional artists and provides a wonderful opportunity to buy local gifts at reasonable prices,” says Rhonda Burden, CVAG’s gift shop manager and organizer of the Fair. The gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 20, with extended hours from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. starting Nov. 21 and continuing until Dec. 26. On the opening day (Nov. 20) customers will receive

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Gordie diggin’ in his heels at the Sid Down East side.” Besides combining two forms of dancing, MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys incorporate several musical styles into their crowd-pleasing sound. “I would say everything we do is a good mix of everyone. There’s a lot of input from everybody in the band. “I like old-time country and old-time fiddling stuff … we all like rockabilly and bluegrass. We just kind of fall under that roots umbrella.” Mark Geddes (bass, drums, percussion, mandolin and banjo), Thomas Webb (vocals, banjo, guitar, pedal steel guitar and bass) and Peter Cann (vocals and guitar) are MacKeeman’s Rhythm Boys. They celebrated

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their fifth anniversary together Oct. 1. “We’re all basically best friends, and we’ve been travelling together for quite awhile now.” Their high-energy, crowd-pleasing live show is equally by design and just because that’s what happens when they play to an audience. “We really put a lot of concentration on making the show entertaining for an audience, but I think people can tell how well we get along onstage and that we love to play. “We have a lot of people say after the show that they love the energy of it just as much as the music.” MacKeeman and the Boys shouldn’t be nervous playing to a Sid crowd after per-

forming at England’s Glastonbury Festival, which attracts 250,000 fans. Their album Pickin’ n Clickin’ was voted the 2014 Roots Traditional Group Recording of the Year, the latest in a long line of East Coast Music Awards. They were also awarded the Galaxie Supernova Award at the 2012 Ottawa Folk Festival for an outstanding, high-energy performance. Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys perform Nov. 20 at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay as part of the Sid’s Blue Circle Series. For details and tickets, visit sidwilliamstheatere.com, phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave.

Gordie MacKeeman has famous crazy legs. If you don’t believe it, come to an evening with MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys on Nov. 20 at the Sid Williams Theatre. “That’s for my dancing,” the Prince Edward Island fiddler admits about the crazy legs referenced in a press release. “The style of dancing I do is clogging as well as traditional step dance, kind of a mixture of the two,” MacKeeman explains in an interview from PEI. “Crowds usually react to the dancing for sure.” MacKeeman attempts to explain why the Maritimes have such a strong cultural identity, particularly with the region’s music. “We’re a little more secluded out this way … and you see a lot of families down this way; there’s some families that every single person plays. A lot of times there’ll be after-parties in somebody’s kitchen. “Anywhere you go, there seems to be a lot of music.” MacKeeman says there aren’t truly distinct regional styles within Maritimes music with the possible exception of one part of Nova Scotia. “Especially in the Celtic music you hear, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys play the Sid Williams Theatre Friday. sometimes the Cape PHOTO SUBMITTED Breton fiddlers will have a slightly different style of playing.” Unlike the sound of other Maritime fiddlers, MacKeeman’s style is not dominated C.P.E. BACH J.S. BACH BUXTEHUDE PACHELBEL VIVALDI C.P.E. BACH J.S. BACH BUXTEHUDE PACHELBEL VIVALDI by Celtic influences. “The style of fidPaul Colthorpe dling I do mainly is Artistic Director Down East style. I Elvera Penner was influenced when Accompanist I was younger by a lot of players like Megan Skidmore (New Brunswick Soprano old-time player) Ned Carol-Anne Parkinson Landry, (Canadian Soprano Country Music Hall of Fame inductee) Al Tasha Farivar Cherny, (1960s CanaContralto dian music icon) Don David Brown Messer. So not quite Tenor as much on the Celtic side, more on the Sam Marcaccini

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SPORTS Waller top volunteer for Dressage Canada Allison Waller of Courtenay was named Dressage Canada’s (DC) Volunteer of the Month for October. Waller was nominated by Mary Brogue of Comox, who described Waller as having a tremendous influence on the Upper Vancouver Island dressage community. As an instructor, Waller has taught not only horseback riding skills and horsemanship, but respect and responsibility for horses and others, including how to be an asset in the community. She is an accomplished and eloquent instructor with the ability to recognize and Allison Waller Courtenay is Dressage Canada’s Volunteer of the adapt her teaching style to PHOTO BY linda bates Month for October. each individual student and each horse’s learning pro- ing education with dressage in support of local clinics cess. instructors and masters and shows, and does an Waller is also well-known both in Canada and across exemplary job, emphasizing as a humble individual who the pond in Europe. safety and care for the anirecognizes the importance In addition to coaching, mals. of her previous and continu- Waller volunteers her time Teaching by example

and promoting teamwork, Waller encourages her students to volunteer as well. Waller is also passionate about supporting the local island horse shows. She encourages all of her students to enter the show ring, and Upper Vancouver Island has seen a recent growth of dressage, especially amongst junior competitors, thanks to her influence. From introducing small children to the joys of horses to coaching upper level riders in the art of dressage, both western and English styles, Waller has touched the lives of many. Dressage Canada is pleased to recognize Waller’s altruistic efforts in support of dressage in Canada by awarding her the DC Volunteer of the Month Award for October, a spokesperson said.

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Two close games produced a win and a loss for the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action last week. The Yetis had no luck on Friday, Nov. 13 on home ice, falling 6-5 to the Oceanside Generals, but bounced back Saturday, Nov. 14 to edge

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the Kerry Park Islanders 3-2 in Kerry Park. Ronnie Wilkie staked the Icemen to a 1-0 first period lead on Saturday, then after the Islanders had rallied to take a 2-1 lead by the mid-way mark of the second stanza, Grant Iles and Curtis Csuk tallied to earn the G-Kings the win. Comox Valley out-shot Kerry Park 28-25, with Paul Broadbent picking up the win. Friday the 13th produced a rarity when the Generals won just their third game of the season, 6-5 at the Comox Valley Sports Cen-

tre. The visitors led 2-0 after one period and 6-3 after two. The Yetis got within one goal twice but lost despite out-shooting Oceanside 42-22. Broadbent was tagged with the loss; Braddock Otton played 20 minutes in net. Dayton Keith, Wilkie, Grayden McInnes, Jordan Bautista and Kyle Wade scored for the G-Kings. The schedule gets tough for the Yetis this weekend with three games in three days, including two on the road against the league’s two top teams. The G-Kings play North

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Raiders win final game of season Tenacious ‘D’ was the key to victory for the Comox Valley Midget Raiders on Nov. 8 as they dominated the Cowichan Timbermen 22-0 at Bill Moore Memorial Park in Courtenay. Playing their final game of the season, the Raiders were looking to avenge a 21-20 loss to the T-Men earlier this season. With this game on their home field, and with the support of all the Raider fans, the result was much different. The Raiders defence was a force all game and really set the tone for the game. The Timbermen had trouble handling the Raiders’ defensive front seven all game as they held the visitors in check and pressured their QB all game. Middle linebacker Brody Fussell played a strong game and on a key play in the opening quarter hit the Timbermen running back and stripped the ball and recovered his own forced fumble. In the first quarter the Raiders opened the scoring with a punt for a single point by Jimmy Brazier before running back Duncan Simpson added a TD run. Brazier added a successful convert kick to give the Raiders an 8-0 lead. In the second quarter the Raiders’ defensive dominance was on full display as they sacked the quarterback four times and continually shut down the Cowichan offence. On the final play of the first half quarterback Braydon Sherwood hit receiver Aaron Slack for a 50-yard TD pass. Slack had an impressive run after the catch assisted by some excellent down-field blocking. Brazier again converted to give the Raiders a 15-0 lead

Raiders’ running back Duncan Sampson heads for daylight.

The second half saw a stalemate in the third quarter before the Raiders finished off the T-Men with another touchdown in the fourth quarter. On third and three from the Timbermen eight-yard line the Raiders’ second quarterback Ryan Beauchamp took a boot leg to the left and rumbled in for the major. Brazier booted his third successful convert kick. Notable defensive plays in the fourth quarter were linebacker Richard Tipper with a sack for a 14-yard loss and linebacker Fussell with a big tackle on third and eight to cause a turnover on downs. The defence, led by the front seven play of linemen Misener, Jaco Roos, Deakon Gilmore, and Jesse Valdock, and linebackers Brazier, Fussell and Tipper, was outstanding. “The Raiders’ defence has played well all season and this

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game was just another example of the hard work put in by defensive coordinator Josh Revenberg,” a team spokesperson said. The offence was led by the strong play of Brazier, Simpson and Slack, all playing their final games as Raiders. This was also head coach Ryan Pederson’s last game as he has decided to take a well-deserved break from coaching. “The Raiders thank Pederson for all his years of coaching as being a volunteer coach is a time-consuming endeavour and his efforts are greatly appreciated,” the spokesperson said. The Raiders football organization always welcome new players. No previous football experience is required and the only equipment needed is a pair of cleats. For more information go to comoxvalleyraiders.com

BC Hydro system upgrades Lazo Road Wine Festival 2015

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

celebrating the theme of MAD MEN www.nic.bc.ca

Tickets available from: Merecroft Village Liquor Store, Royal Coachman Liquor Store, Gourmet Essentials, Metro Liquor Stores (Discovery Harbour & Timberline Village) and NIC’s Campbell River & Comox Valley bookstores.

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.

Friday, November 20, 2015 | 7 - 9:30pm Tickets $55 | North Island College Campbell River campus 4790

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COMOXVALLEY VALLEY REGIONAL REGIONAL DISTRICT COMOX DISTRICT HOMELESSNESS REFERENDUM REFERENDUM HOMELESSNESS NOTICE OF OF VOTING VOTING NOTICE A Saturday, November 28,28, A referendum referendum(assent (assentvoting) voting)shall shallbe beheld heldonon Saturday, November 2015 Valley homelessness supports 2015 to to seek seekelector electorapproval approvalforfora aComox Comox Valley homelessness supservice. ports service. Voters to vote for or the following questionquestion on the Voters will willbe beasked asked to vote foragainst or against the following ballot:

on the ballot:

Young members of the CVAC Shark were in fine form at the Fav Five swim meet.

The Comox Valley Aquatic Club recently hosted several clubs from B.C. Over 60 Sharks competed at the first meet of the season hosted at the Comox Aquatic Centre. The Fav Five is the first competition of the season that the Sharks host. And it was a first ever for some of the Sharks youngest competitors. The excitement was contagious with the newest Shark Schoolers and some of the second- and thirdyear Sharks racing to personal bests. For some of these Sharks, this was the first time they stepped on the diving blocks. Head coach Kris Bell noted, “As a coach and a parent, the pride is overwhelming to see young swimmers achieve personal firsts.” Highlights from the competition saw Shark School siblings Ava and Alvin Timpug, Yuna and Jemin Park, Gabby and Emma Delorme improve on their times and skills. Shark Schoolers placing in the top three: Lilian Anish-Nesling, Gabrielle Delorme, Auceanne Guerineau, Hailey Hickman, Jasmin Ho-Gillis, Chantelle Lambert, Alex Nicholson, Jemin Park, Emma Pignatel, Aiden Timpug, Ava Timpug and Seth Williams. Bell gave a special thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped ensure every young swimmer and parent had the opportunity to cheer on every Shark in the water.

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Water Main Flushing City of Courtenay Public Works will be ushing water mains starting Tuesday, November 17 and continuing for two weeks. Water main ushing will occur between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, in a number of areas in East and West Courtenay. Flushing will begin in West Courtenay at the following locations: •

Arden Rd. from Lake Trail Rd. to 1st St. including 2200–2380 Embleton Cr.

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Lake Trail Rd. from Willemar Ave. to 2107 Lake Trail Rd. & 10th St. from Willemar Ave. to Piercy Ave.

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5th St. from Menzies Ave. to Cliﬀe Ave.

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Cumberland Rd. from McPhee Ave. to Fitzgerald Ave. & 8th St. from Fitzgerald Ave. to Cliﬀe Ave., McPhee Ave. from Cumberland Rd. to 847 McPhee Ave.

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11th St. from McPhee Ave. to Cliﬀe Ave.

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Tull Ave. from 2377 Tull Ave. to 17th St.

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26th St. from Piercy Ave. to Cliffe Ave. & Kilpatrick Ave. from 26th St. to 28th St. & Cliffe Ave. from 2760 – 2420 Cliffe Ave.

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355 Aneld Rd. & Cliﬀe Ave. from Aneld Rd. to 17th St.

Once ushing in West Courtenay is complete, crews will begin working on water mains in East Courtenay at the following locations: •

Ryan Rd. from Old Island Hwy. to Back Rd. & Back Rd. from Ryan Rd. to Valley View Dr.

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Dingwall Rd. from Northland Pl. to Island Hwy. North (Hwy 19-A) & Back Rd. from Island Hwy. North to Ryan Rd. & Centennial Dr. from Back Rd. to McLauchlin Dr.

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Mission Rd. from Lerwick Rd. to Muir Rd. & Muir Rd. from 4605 – 2625 Muir Rd., Walbran Pl., Anna Pl., Shetland Pl.

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Ryan Rd. from Crown Isle Blvd./Crown Isle Dr. to NIC, Lerwick Rd. from Waters Pl. to Malahat Dr., Crown Isle Dr. from Ryan Rd. to Malahat Dr.

For maps of all locations, go to www.courtenay.ca Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution when approaching ushing crews. Commuters may experience traffic delays in the work zones, with single lane traffic and intermittent road closures between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the days of ushing. While ushing will occur over a large area during this time period, water to individual properties should only be affected for a short period of time, typically between 30 to 60 minutes. Residents may notice a slight drop in water pressure accompanied by some turbidity (discoloured water). It is suggested that laundry and dishwashing be done between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or at anytime on the weekends, since work will not be performed on the water mains during these time periods. Properties with ltration systems should be aware of the potential for turbid water. If you notice discolored water after the hours of operation, please run your cold water taps for a period of 20 minutes to clear up any sediment. If the water does not clear in 60 minutes or you require more information regarding this project, please call the City of Courtenay Public Works Department at 250-338-1525, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or our emergency after hours number at 250-334-2947. Trevor Kushner Manager of Public Works

Engineering & Public Works

Synopsis Bylaw No. 389 being “Comox Valley Homelessness Supports Service Synopsis Establishment 389, 2015” provide funds to one Service or more local Bylaw No. 389Bylaw beingNo. “Comox Valleywould Homelessness Supports organizations onNo. a board-approved five-year action plan to address Establishmentbased Bylaw 389, 2015” would provide funds to one or more local homelessness in the Comox Valley. The service area that is subject this bylaw organizations based on a board-approved five-year action plan toofaddress includes the Cityinofthe Courtenay, VillageThe of Cumberland, Area ‘A’ homelessness Comox Valley. service area Electoral that is subject of (excluding this bylaw Denman Islands), Electoral ‘B’ and Electoral AreaArea ‘C’. ‘A’ (excludincludesand the Hornby City of Courtenay, Village Area of Cumberland, Electoral ing 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 NOTES: from • A full copy of the bylaw is available for inspection during regular office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) beginning from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) October 28, 2015 until November 28, 2015, at the offices of the Comox Valley beginning October 28, 2015 until November 28, 2015, at the offices of the Regional District, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. and will also be available Comox Valley Regional 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. and will for inspection on votingDistrict, day. also be available for inspection on voting day. A copy of the bylaw is also posted on the CVRD website at A copy of the bylaw is also posted on the CVRD website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/vote www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/vote NOVEMBER 28, 2015 – VOTING DAY NOVEMBER 28,be 2015 VOTING Regular polls will open– to eligible DAY voters on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from polls will be to eligible voters on Saturday, November 28, 2015 8Regular a.m. until 8 p.m. at open the following locations: from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the5401 following  Union Bay Community Hall, Islandlocations: Highway South, Union Bay • Union Bay Community Hall, 5401 Island Highway South, Union Bay • Royston Elementary School, 3830 Warren Ave, Royston Royston Elementary School, 3830 Warren Ave, Royston • North EducationSchool School(NIDES), (NIDES), 2505 Smith Rd, Courtenay North Island Island Distance Distance Education 2505 Smith Rd, Courtenay Cultural Centre Centre Moncrief Dunsmuir AveAve (2ND floor), Cumberland • Cultural MoncriefHall, Hall,2674 2674 Dunsmuir (2ND floor), Cumberland Courtenay Elementary Elementary School, McPhee Ave, Courtenay (voting day day • Courtenay School,1540 1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay (voting headquarters) headquarters) Queneesh Elementary Mission Rd,Rd, Courtenay • Queneesh ElementarySchool, School,2345 2345 Mission Courtenay • Living Waters Church, 2222 Regent Road, Black Creek  Living Waters Church, 2222 Regent Road, Black Creek

MAIL BALLOT VOTING MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at  have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the CVRD on general voting day and at the times  expect to be absent from the CVRD on general voting day and at the times of of all advance voting opportunities. all advance voting opportunities. Mailcan ballot packages available. You can request a mail ballot “application You request a mailare ballot “application to vote by mail” by contacting the CVRD to vote mail”atby contacting the CVRD office BC, in person at 600 Comox Road,or office in by person 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, by phone at 250-334-6070 Courtenay, BC, by phone at 250-334-6070 or by email at administration@comoxby email at administration@comoxvalleyrd.ca. valleyrd.ca. For those using this methodonplease acknowledge that ballots Mail ballot packages willvoting be ready and available or about November 4, and applicable be submitted the regionalthat voting officer 2015. For thoseinformation voting usingmust this method please to acknowledge ballots and at the CVRD information office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015. applicable 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 ELECTOR REGISTRATION referendum take at the time of voting. Comox Valley There is no will need to place pre-register to vote, as theThe registration of allRegional electorsDistrict for thisuses referendum will take place atand thetherefore time of voting. The Comoxa Valley Regional District “voting day only registration” does not maintain voters list. 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 You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: requirements: • 18 years of age or older; years of citizen age or older; • A18 Canadian Canadian • AAresident of citizen BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident OR of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day • AAresident registered owner of property in the Comox Valley including  the A resident OR registered owner of property in the ComoxA Valley including the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Electoral (excluding Hornby CityDenman of Courtenay, Village Electoral A (excluding Hornbyare andnot and Island), B andofC.Cumberland, (Comox residents and property owners Denman B and C. (Comox residents and property owners are not eligible to Island), vote in this referendum) eligible to votedisqualified in this referendum) • Not otherwise by law from voting.  Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identificaResident electors will also be required to produce two pieces ofnecessary. identification tion (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not The(at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification identification must prove both residency and identity. must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property other property owners. Non-resident property elector be availowners. Non-resident property elector certificates will be certificates available at will all voting able at allonvoting locations on general voting day and during advance voting. locations general voting day and during advance voting. Non-resident property Non-resident property electors arethe encouraged to contact thetoCVRD electors are encouraged to contact CVRD before voting day confirm eligibility and documentation requirements. James Warren Regional Voting Officer

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“Are you in favour of the Comox Valley Regional District “Are you in favour thebeing Comox ValleyValley Regional District adopting Bylaw No.of389 “Comox Homelessness adopting Bylaw No. 389 being “Comox Valley Homelessness Supports Service Establishment Bylaw No. 389, 2015” to Supports Establishment Bylaw No. 389, 2015” to establishService a service that would provide funds to one or more establish a service that would provide funds to one or more local nongovernmental organizations based on a board local nongovernmental organizations based on a board in approved five-year action plan to address homelessness approved five-year the Comox Valley?”action plan to address homelessness in the Comox Valley?” YES / NO

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For the first time, The Women’s Enterprise Centre of BC is offering a peer mentoring group in the Comox Valley. These groups are for women in the first three years of business and are designed to help women entrepreneurs address the issues and barriers they experience while making the transition to self-employment. It runs bi-weekly over six weeks and is facilitated by a volunteer mentor. Local award-winning entrepreneur Christina (Tina) Willard-Stepan will be facilitating the Valley’s group, starting Nov. 23. “I worked with a mentor from the Women’s Enterprise Centre early on in my first business and it made a tremendous difference in how supported I felt,” said Willard-Stepan. “She helped me get clear on many business-specific details, but more importantly offered me a helping hand that made me feel much less alone. Women are amazing leaders, but are even more powerful if they feel supported.” To apply for the upcoming Comox Valley program, go to bit. ly/18EMbsP

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The total area proposed for this herbicide treatment is a maximum of 22 hectares annually, spread across more than 17,000 coastal hectares. Pesticide applications will consist only of the herbicide called Habitat (active ingredient: imazapyr), which will be applied to selected sites within the areas identified above using handheld spray bottles, backpack sprayers or mounted sprayers. Pesticide applications will complement existing and ongoing mechanical removal methods. Proposed duration of this pesticide use is from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2019. A draft copy of the pesticide use permit application and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/Plants/pmp.htm, by contacting the Applicant (Leif-Matthias Herborg) or by contacting the Agent listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about the treatment sites for the evaluation of this permit application must send copies of the information to both the agent for the applicant at the address above and the administrator under the Integrated Pest Management Act at Ministry of Environment (10470 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. V3R 0Y3) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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I ďŹ rst encountered Bernie at Bensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home, I thought to myself what a warm and gentle person! I could see why Ben was so comfortable around Bernie. I had been told by Trevor that he had chosen Bernie to be one of Bensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; caregivers because he had found him to be all around a very genuine and compassionate person. He also said Bernie loves to cook which Ben also beneďŹ ted from as he was healthy and Bernie could cook his special diet. Bernie treated Ben like a brother and a friend! Bernie treated me like a sister! You have to know that not all people treated me as Bernie had and the love he poured out as a caregiver to my son Ben, well he might have been an angel too. At least I think so! I know that Ben will miss him and I will too!

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Fraser McAllan, Farewell! With aching hearts, we bid goodbye to Fraser McAllanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;poet, writer, editor, speaker, teacher, artist, craftsman, singer--who deeply loved Nature, children and animals and delighted in helping people. Born in Scotland on March 3, 1932, he passed away on November 7, 2015 at the age of 83. He was a masterful, engaging speech coach of two world champions and countless others. He will be remembered by his generosity, vibrant spirit, intense passions, creativity, keen and curious mind, wit and humour which persisted to the very end. He will be sorely missed by his beloved wife, Arabella, children, grandkids--and caring friends, students, and colleagues whose lives he touched. We are deeply moved and grateful for the notes, greetings, visits and immense support and extreme kindness he has received, from caring folks, close and far-away friends and family. If you wish to remember Fraser or send your thoughts to Arabella, please email: RememberingFraser@gmail.com. Fraser's poem embodies his philosophy:

Immortality

by Fraser McAllan ÂŽ1976 Say not that you love me above all others The World cares not for all my wit or wisdom rare Of secrets hid or soul laid bare When I have gone to Paradise or to eternal rest Or into nothingness ~ encompassed all about with naught Say only this: that you remember me On this alone rests

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TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay SPACIOUS 2 bedroom townhouses have been attractively decorated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy newer appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these well-maintained units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

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SUITE, 1-BDRM, fully furnished. Nr college, private entry, patio, N/S N/P. Incl. hydro/internet. Avail Dec. 1st. $725/mth, ref. req. Please call 250-871-1633

TOWNHOUSES

File no. TUP 1C 15 The tourist commercial two (TC-2) zone does not allow principal residential use of this property. The owner has applied for a temporary use permit (TUP) which, if approved, will be valid for three years, and allow for the existing health resort building to have principal residential use. The property is legally described as Lot A, Block 249, Comox District, Plan 27411, Except Parcel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? (DD R100949) (8090/8100 Forbidden Plateau Road), as shown on the map below.

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REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE PROPOSED new manufacturing plant for the Island. I am trying to gauge interest in a cedar hot tub & barrel sauna manufacturing plant on the island. I have identified 3 possible locations and would like to receive expressions of interest from resorts or people that may like to own a barrel sauna or an old fashioned electric or wood fired cedar hot tub. Technology with silver water ionization (NASA technology) virtually eliminates the old slimy side wall issues of the past. I would be happy to discuss any and all inquiries or questions. Investors / potential partners also considered. Employment for 5 to 10 positions will be created. This is a ONE TIME AD so please reply ASAP if interested. NO MONEY OR DEPOSITS REQUIRED and no sales people will be calling or bugging you if you inquire. I respect your privacy! David Byers 604 376 1075 davebyers62@gmail.com

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UNIQUE HOME ON ACREAGE 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, carport, spectacular ocean views, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $2,000/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, upper suite in a heritage-style 5 year old house, bamboo flrs, propane F/P, private back yard, single car garage, N/S, No pets, Avail. Dec 1 - $1,300/mth

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A copy of the application and related information may be viewed at the Comox Valley Regional District office, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays until 4:30 p.m. November 23, 2015. Anyone who believes the proposed TUP will affect their interests can submit written comments, mailed or electronic. All submissions must be received by this office no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015. The CVRD board will consider this application at their meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the CVRD board room. Enquiries should be directed to: Brian Chow, Planner Property and Development Services Branch Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250 334-6000 Toll-free: 800 331-6007 Fax: 250 334-8156 Email: planningdevelopment@comoxvalleyrd.ca Web: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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The Comox Valley Cubs overcame arachnophobia to win their opening game at the 2015 Roy Hobbs World Series in Fort Myers, Fla. After a great practice on Saturday, the Cubs’ opening game was Sunday against the Cleveland Spiders. “The game began in a very bad way, as the Spiders scored seven runs in the first three innings,” reports Kevin Dobbelsteyn. “We were a bit nervous and were squeezing the gloves, and the pitching (yours truly) was very inconsistent,” Dobbelsteyn said. The Spiders led 7-0 after three innings and maintained that edge through four frames. However, Dobbelsteyn found his range on the mound and shut the Spiders down the rest of the way. And the Cubs’ bats came alive. Gowans emptied the bases with a drive to right field. McGiffen went 3-for-3. Wishart had two critical hits and drove in a pair of runs. Egeland used great patience to draw an eighth inning walk. Greene had a fine game behind the plate and at the plate. Fauteux made the tough managerial decisions to keep the game close. With their temporary bout of arachnophobia cured, the Cubs scored three in the bottom of the eighth to secure the 8-7 comeback victory. The Comox Valley crew, playing in the age 60-plus Classics Division, took on the San Antonio Texans Monday. They play Kent Mudhens on Tuesday and Long Island Yankees on Wednesday. Playoffs follow. Follow the Cubbies at royhobbs.com/

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