Comox Valley Record, January 21, 2016 by Black Press Media Group

WEEKEND!

LOT SALE

CONTINUES UNTIL

SUNDAY JAN 24!

Fresh Pork Side Ribs Family Pack

Peru/Chile

Sugarone Green Seedless Grapes

CASE

8.80 per kg

COMOX VALLEY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

VOLUME 31 | NO. 06

OUR HUGE

U P M YOUR R A W

Record

THE

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

36 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

$1.25

Coffee with ...

John Snyder

■ P9

NEWS Cable ferry passes test run BC Ferries’ new cable ferry is nearly ready to start serving the public. After further crew training and some ‘soft sailings’ with a few passengers and vehicles, regular service between Buckley Bay and Denman Island is expected early-February. ■ P3

Santa’s Workshop huge success Comox Valley residents came through in a big way for less fortunate children this Christmas, as more than 500 children found gifts under their trees. ■ P3

Reg. 12.49 per kg

Per

What about Raven?

Quinsam Coal has suspended operations on Vancouver Island, which begs the question as to what this means for the proposed Raven coal mine near Baynes Sound. ■ P4

Spin-a-Thon returns

*Equal or lesser value free

2.84 per kg

Happy Planet

Soup

500-650ml

Per

2$ for

Happy Planet

Smoothie 900ml

LICABL PP

ONE DAY ONLY TUESDAY JANUARY 26 th

Watch for hundreds of items throughout the store!

www.qualityfoods.com

an Island Original.

Prices in effect January 22-24, 2016

EES EF

PLUS A

Whole Bone In Pork Leg

UPGRADE YOUR SECOND PAIR TO SUNGLASSES

Find us on page 9

Glenn Hascarl is organizing the fourth annual Spin-a-Thon, a 24-hour spin bike fundraiser with all proceeds raised benefiting the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. ■ P5

ARTS New CVAG exhibit opens Friday

Renée Poisson’s project, Meeting the Ground, opens Jan. 22 at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. The multi-faceted exhibition consists of sculptural elements, printed material, video projection and collaboration performances. ■ P21

SPORTS More honours for Regehr

Joel Regehr of Courtenay received the 2015 Ray Lepp Volleyball Scholarship on Friday, Jan. 15 prior to the UBC Thunderbirds game against the Brandon Bobcats. ■ P27

FEATURES

Local artist gaining international attention Andrew Moncrief heading to Utah for his next solo show

■ P. 12

Take Us Along Business Classifieds

■ P14 ■ P31 ■ P33

TH MERIT HOME FURNITURE MERIT 30 30 SERVING

2 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Y A MMER SUM HO 5JaDHOT e c n a r a e l C nuar y 488 THE GREATESTMerit

YOU FOR Home Furniture $1200 MICROFIBER 28 YEARS!

SOFA

E L A S HOT BUYS SOFA SLEEPERS SO ! R E 198 V E eper Ashley La-Z-Boy SofaSofa Sleeper Sleeper Decor-Rest Ashley Sofa Sofa Slee S $

QUEEN MATTRESSES from

each pc.

1599 1599 NIIV SA R NN AN VEER RS AR A Y Y EVENTSALE EVENT SALE E E V V A A S S$SAVAVEE S $ 298 11984000$ 50 $$ 100500 $ 9 1100 11 $$4 0

WASHER/DRYER SET $ ASHLEY RECLINER $1599 2199

SAVE

CELEBRATING 18 YEARSIN INPORT PORTALBERNI ALBERNI Pair Special CELEBRATING 18 YEARS

788

REG. $799

4.2 cu. ft high efficiency washer

30YEARS YEARSON ONVANCOUVER ISLAND 30 ISLAND 7 cu.VANCOUVER ft 788

high efficiency Dryer

ee gg r id r id FF

MANY MANY

HURRY! SALE ENDS MONDAY 5PM! FLOOR FLOOR ASHLEY 9 99 2 9 SIMMONS BEAUTIREST 2 ir$$ a h ir C a h r C e n r li MODEL e c n e li MODEL R c e yyRQUEEN SIZE MATTRESS lele * hh ss AA FREE DELIVERY Recliner SAVE UP399TO 70% OFF! 9 9 9 4 9 $ 4 ir $ a h ir C a h r C e n r li e c n c li ee yyRR oo bb L ZZ aa L NOW 6PC GRAYSON $1000 PUB STYLE DINING SET QUEEN TWIN KING DOUBLE TWIN Q REG. $999 9 9 9 $488 2 O 9 T $ 2 P O BEDROOM SET r U T (TABLE & 4 CHAIRS) r $ UP ee hh ss aa hw

HOT BUYSMATTRESSES - M H DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS

on all mattresses $999 and up

hw isis - inDD t -tin ilil uu BB

$ 99 Sofa 1599 % 0 % 6 0 6 % % 00 44 $ 99 ID E 1579 ID EW R W E TO R S TO F F FSLove OO SECTIONA $ 2 PLU 0 22 0 2SALE e n$$ uRECLINERS en ue 0 Q

ueen Primo Twin Restonic KingStoSimmons Double Primo Twin Reston Qu 0 0 0 4 0 $ 4 ee$ to vv

349 $ 149 1299 299 149 $599 $ $S

NOW $

1 0 Q 88 Sectional 1$2400 REG$ le$ ub le o b D u o 0 D 5 1 0 $ 5 1 le $ g g le $179999 inin CHEST ADD $299 : :SS n ly n ly sOO e s$2199 s a tattrterREG. MM NIGHTSTAND ADD $199

498

ea 7 1098 99 9e a 7 $$ SAVE UP TO 70% e rs : : VE F re e zeezrs re to EckFSERTA SA ck to V InInSS SA| COMFORT SAVE SAVE9 SAVE $1500 DESIGNER SOFA $2000 BLACK RECLINING $ 99 9 nla l$SET ioa

e pUripgrihgth t SOLD INFr SETS Fr e eeU o st Fr st t. o .F Fr u C t. 0 .F 2 u C R 0 O 2 st R e O t hCehst ut.FC c uc.F 2 22 2

t n etcio S c $ e R WORLD $ FAMOUS | COMFORT $ S O R e O v o e L v o & L 0 a f & 0 0 0 o 6 MATTRESS ofa SS 55 40 QUEEN2SIZE 130

Sofa $79999 Love$77999

260

$ 99 5 9 9 $ Sofa 1199 59 N s $ e s r t s t e a r t t M a n M e n u e Q e t u s Q et atuytryers eu REG $4000 ea BB Love$117999 00 0 44 s s$$ es Mtattrters

een K Simmons Twin Primo King Double Restonic Twin Primo Que F Simmons F A F T S A T & S R & E R D E N I D K IN RR IE LOIE SH ER RI LO RR KI ND ER ER SH ER RI KI ND

$ a mM a o m Fa y o r F o y m r e o M m e n e M e n u e $ $ $ $ DINETTE ue 798 QQ PCE SET • Money Down • $Interest • Payments for 13Full Year o.a.c.

699 NO

199 1799 798 NOW349 199

ort rt k Yo u, uP,oP han k Yo ThTan like toto uld like wuold wo p p rt su o l pp ort loya l su r ya r yo urulo foyo i, r lber ni,nfo Aer ar!s!! Alb 8 ye ars! t81ye pas t 1 eas e p eses thth

REG. $3499

SAVE

SOFA

SOLD IN SETS SOME ITEMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. LIMITED STOCK – ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN. DUE TO PRINT DEADLINES,

SAVE

$1999

SAVE

RESTONIC $ $

US O FINDFIND US ON

SAVE

1300 Homewood Rd | |250-286-0868 MON-SAT. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM SUN. NOON - 4 PM

| 250.724.6644 2935 3rd | 250.724.6644 2935 3rd AveAve 2967 A Kilpatrick Ave. 250-871-1177

- SAT 9AM -4PM MON9:30 SUN & HOLIDAYS MON-SAT. AM --5:50PM, 5:30 PM SUN. NOON -11AM 4 PM DAILY 9:30 - 5:30 SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS 11 - 4

NEWS

scott.stanfield@comoxvalleyrecord.com

PHOTO BY Scott Stanfield

Cable ferry passes test run ■ Scott Stanfield

BC Ferries treated the media to a sneak preview Monday of the new cable ferry, which is nearly ready to start serving the public. After further crew training and some ‘soft sailings’ with a few passengers and vehicles, regular service between Buckley Bay and Denman Island is expected early-February. The 78.5 metre Baynes Sound Connector will sail the same schedule as the self-propelled Quinitsa. It is capable of carrying 50 vehicles and 150 passengers. A heated indoor area can

seat 60 passengers and an “That really helps to keep outdoor, sheltered area 30 pas- the fares low and to keep sengers. There is also a pet upward pressure on fares area. down,” said Capt. Jamie MarWith a crossing of about shall, BC Ferries’ vice-presi1,900 metres, it will be the lon- dent of fleet operations. gest cable ferry The cable in the world. ferry will be There was no job “The ride of operated by a the vessel I think loss. Some people took crew of four. is better than retirement or severance, In recent we predicted,” and all the people were years, Densaid Mark Wil- accommodated. man and son, BC Ferries’ Hornby Island Capt. Jamie Marshall residents had vice-president of engineering. voiced oppoWilson said sition to the fuel consumption is about 55 project, concerned about safeper cent better than the Quin- ty and reliability. Others were itsa, which will become a relief angry about job losses and vessel. Labour and mainte- crew reductions. nance costs are also cheaper. “There was no job loss,” The cable ferry is expected Marshall said. “Some people to save about $1.75 million a took retirement or severance, year, or $70 million over its and all the people were accom40-year projected lifespan. modated.”

❝

❞

Santa’s Workshop reached more than 500 children ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

More than 500 Comox Valley children received gifts this year thanks to the Santa’s Workshop and the efforts of community groups, companies and individuals. Volunteer Barb Metheral said in its 35th year, the organization received donations of new and used toys, cash and services which helped to provide gifts for 524 children from 277 families. In addition, 46 grandparents ‘shopped’ for 132 grandchildren and 222 bikes were given to kids. “This would not have been

possible if not for the generosity of our wonderful community,” she noted in an email. Santa’s Workshop helps parents of the Valley with children from newborns to 16 years old by providing toys for Christmas. Volunteers clean, repair or restore and repackage toys readying them for distribution. Metheral credited the help of all the volunteers to make this year’s workshop a success. “There are so many dedicated ‘elves’ who have been back at the workshop year after year and they are to be commended as well for all their hard work.” Last year, more than 300 parents came through the warehouse to select a variety of toys.

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 3

11th Street crossing still a possibility ■ Scott Stanfield

BC Ferries provided media with a tour of the new cable ferry Monday. The vessel is expected to be making regular runs between Buckley Bay and Denman Island early-February.

scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Courtenay council narrowly defeated a resolution from Mayor Larry Jangula to abandon the 11th Street corridor option for a third crossing over the Courtenay River. Manno Theos and Erik Eriksson supported the motion, but Bob Wells, Rebecca Lennox, David Frisch and Doug Hillian were opposed. “I know this is a difficult decision,” Jangula said at Monday’s meeting, noting the hardship the decision could place on developers. But he feels the chances of building a third bridge are highly unlikely. “I did this with a heavy heart but I think it’s the right thing to do.” Frisch noted that council has not heard feedback from the proposed Tiger Lily development at the Home Hardware site. “I think we’re getting ahead of ourselves,” he said. Though he struggles to understand how a crossing at 11th would help traffic flows, Hillian feels obliged to first hear from City staff before giving up on the idea. The City hired McElhanney Consulting Services to review past transportation studies concerning possible third river crossings with a focus on the 11th Street corridor recommendation. McElhanney conducted a 2008 study that narrowed crossing options to Eighth, 11th and 19th streets, with 11th brought to the

forefront. A 2005 study by Ward Engineering that narrowed the options to 11th and 19th streets also favoured 11th. Jangula thinks the farther south the better for a bridge in order to take the heat off the Ryan Road hill. Noting a crossing at 11th would be a regional bridge, Eriksson suggests Comox should contribute to the project, should it happen. Lesley Hatch, director of engineering services, said council is limiting its options each time it takes away a potential crossing. Staff has asked McElhanney to submit its findings by Feb. 4. A staff report will appear before council Feb. 15 or March 1.

Donation for Lantern Fest

Council approved a $1,500 donation to help the Comox Valley Multicultural & Immigrant Support Society prepare for the Lantern Fest, Feb. 7 at the Native Sons Hall. The event, also known as Lunarfest, had previously been held in Cumberland.

Charrette events

A series of design charrette events are being held March 7, 8 and 10 at Native Sons Hall. A charrette is a workshop where the public and design professionals work together on the visions and goals for future development. The events will build on the momentum of October’s downtown forum about revitalizing downtown Courtenay.

Prices are Increasing but Funeral Costs Donʼt Have To! Arrange to Pre-Arrange with Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre and Lock in at

Today’s Prices with our Inﬂation Proof Plan Locally owned and operated by K   ent and Rosemarie Roduck

Join us on a VIRTUAL TOUR of our Courtenay Facilities and see for yourself what we’re all about www.comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com CALL US DIRECT

250-334-0707 1101 Ryan Road Courtenay, British Columbia Comox Valley residents came through in a big way for less fortunate children this Christmas.

Since 1993, Comox Valley’s Best Value for Funeral and Cremation Services

4 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Pump station open house planned ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

The regional district sewage commission will host a public open house about the pump station being proposed at Croteau Road sometime in February, after it receives a hydrology report. The contentious proposal has drawn the ire of the Macdonald Wood Park Society. Opponents fear the project will damage trails, block beach access and disturb archeological remains. They suggest a cheaper option would be to replace the Courtenay pump station. Another concern is impacts on ground water.

North Vancouver Island’s Largest & Most Trusted Roofing Company.

The proposed Comox No. 2 pump station would facilitate the installation of a forcemain from Croteau to the wastewater treatment plant, bypassing Willemar Bluff near Goose Spit. The area at the base of Croteau Road is an unopened road right-of-way, halfowned each by the Town of Comox, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The CVRD is working with both parties by way of an application process to ‘stop up and close’ the road, create the property required for the station, and to adjust jurisdictional boundaries. The CVRD has retained Baseline Archaeological Services to assess the

ROOFING & SHEET METAL LTD.

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE P R O U D LY A F F I L I AT E D W I T H :

“Roofing the Comox Valley for 35 years”

250-336-8088 nelsonroofing.com

“A GUARANTEE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE COMPANY BEHIND IT”

GET FRESH AT THE

FARMERS’ MARKET

S IN C E

area, which contains artifacts. A report says the development will “impact a combination of previously disturbed and potentially intact archeological deposits.” The district has yet to consult with K’ómoks First Nation to review the archeological assessment. The district has also retained McElhanney Consulting to conduct a legal survey, AECOM for a preliminary layout and CW Solutions for hydrology assessments.

Quinsam Coal scenario could dictate future of Raven ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Quinsam Coal has suspended operations on Vancouver Island, which begs the question as to what this means for the proposed Raven coal mine near Baynes Sound. “I’m guessing the slumping coal prices most likely made the Quinsam coal mine operation uneconomic,” said John Snyder, president of CoalWatch Comox Valley. “The slumping coal price also undermines the economic argument for the Raven coal mine project, and strengthens CoalWatch’s request to have the Environmental Assess-

said it expects the mine to create about 350 full-time jobs and spinoff jobs. Estimates indicate it could operate 16 years. In 2013, the EAO rejected the company’s initial application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate. Last year, Compliance withdrew a revised application as it tried to clear up some misconceptions about the proposal. Later in the year, Stephen Ellis resigned as chief operations officer of the company. John Tapics had resigned as president in 2013. Compliance did not return calls to The Record. –With files from the Campbell River Mirror

Factory Authorized

CLEARANCE CLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!

19 9 2

SAVE UP TO Comox Valley Every Saturday 9-12 at the Native Sons Hall Between 3rd & 4th Streets on Cliffe Ave. 250-218-0321 • www.cvfm.ca

‘BC’S MARKET OF THE YEAR’

RUNNING ON EMPTY?

ALL

ment Office (EAO) terminate the environmental assessment review of the Raven project.” Quinsam Coal general manager confirmed to Black Press that a decline in thermal coal prices, along with changes in market demand and policy disincentives, were the main factors causing Quinsam to suspend coal production indefinitely. Quinsam Coal began as an open pit mine in 1986. It switched to underground mining in 1993 with open-pit mining ceasing in 1994. Coal was trucked to the Middle Point barge-loading facility in Campbell River. Raven proponent Compliance Energy Corporation has

CALIFORNIA CONNOISSEUR KITS ON SALE!

CORKS CAPS 250-334-3055 ••• 2440 Cliffe Ave.

“HELPING PEOPLE MAKE BETTER WINE & BEER SINCE 1983.”

% FOR 12 MONTHS! 60 PLUS!

DO NOT PAY*

Island Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvi.com Courtenay Victoria Nanaimo Ronald McDonald House Charities®

2937 Kilpatrick Ave 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall)

MON - THURS 10 - 5:30

FRI 10 - 7

SAT 10 - 5:30

(250) 871-6074 (250) 382-5269 (250) 756-4114

or Toll-Free 1-855-203-0857 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114

SUN: 12 - 5 (Courtenay 11-4)

*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys & Accessories Excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Sale ends January 25th, 2016 or while supplies last.

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 5

Local victim says bullying does not end at adulthood

to go - they deserve help and need people to rally together. It takes a smile or a slap and it can change a person’s life.” NNE WI OF THE R

2015

reader’s choice AWARD

Michael Wayne’s life has been anything but easy. The Comox Valley resident who has suffered with lifelong bullying, shaming and verbal and physical abuse which has manifested itself into PTSD, bulimia and bipolar disorder says he still finds the ability to laugh every day, and loves to draw and sing. “In some ways, I have a wonderful life; I continue to live my life with love.” Wayne (name changed to protect his identity) says an incident early this week of verbal abuse directed towards him in the Valley prompted him to reach out to remind others that shaming and bullying continues to exist - not only directed towards children, but adults too. “I was treated with such disrespect. It’s not just one incident; it’s been like that all my life.” Born in Newfoundland,

ical and physiological scars, and says in many cases children hide the fact they are bullied. “What children need is a place

H E

E Y

erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Mexico and acknowledged the “welcoming, friendly” culture. It was a step in the right direction until he became ill - he believes a bacterial infection from drinking water - and ended up needing medical attention. While he says he’s “now on the mend,” he admits the incident brought back his bulimia, and adds he can’t hold much food. He’s worried about the little food he can eat and keep down, but Mexico is in his sights again, aiming to return next month for an extended period of time. He acknowledges one of the roots of bullying - he says it begins at home - and wonders how people, whether children, teenagers or adults who are shaming, can be stopped. “Violence isn’t a resolution; jail doesn’t help - it just makes them more angry. It takes people to stand together against senseless violence. It takes a village to be a village and to love one another.” He notes the long-term effects that bullying can have on people: alcoholism, drug abuse, problems with homelessness and both physiolog-

■ Erin Haluschak

Wayne explains he was sexually assaulted as a teenager, and by 18 years old, he was homeless, living on the street. He notes he was bullied in high school for his appearance, and it continues throughout his adult life. “I’ve been spat on, and I’ve been called a faggot just because of my appearance. Bullying in school can leave a trauma that can last a lifetime. There’s a ripple effect to this abuse.” At 18 years old with a Grade 9 education, Wayne moved to Montreal and turned to prostitution because he was too afraid to return to school and needed money to survive. “It was very frightening, and I continue to feel a lot of pain. I know how shaming takes away a future, it takes away joy.” Working the streets, Wayne says he knew he was on a self-destructive path. His mom - a successful businesswoman - lived in the Comox Valley, and he decided to move to the area to escape. He notes he’s trying to find the pieces to build his life up again. Last year, Wayne visited

C O M O X

Get our experience working for you! Dr. J. Brett Burry, DDS Dr. Emmanuel Karamanis, DDS

Noticing changes in

YOUR SMILE?

Our dentists each have over 20 years experience in We can keep you smiling advanced general dentistry. with confidence! We offer a full range of dental services including CALL US general family dentistry, implants, complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry. By combining advanced dental TODAY! training, the latest high tech equipment and the personal touch of our caring dentists and staff, our patients experience the best dentistry has to offer.

www.acreviewdental.com

NEW PATIENTS welcome!

116 - 750 Comox Road, Courtenay 250.338.9085

Caring For Our Non-Profits

Protecting you while you protect our community.

Online at VIIC.ca Call 310-VIIC

Support Canadian Tire Jumpstart with Spin-a-Thon ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR E-MAIL TO:

editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

people, with an entry of $300/team, or sign up as an individual and join a team. To keep participants riding throughout the day and night, there will be snacks and plenty of water to keep riders fuelled, along with prizes. Additionally, distances rode by all riders are totalled, with riders last year

travelling across the world with a distance equalling from Comox to the Chinese/Russian border. For more information, to register for the event or to sponsor the fundraiser, contact Hascarl at the Comox Recreation Centre at 1855 Noel Ave., call 250-3392255 or email info@ comoxrecreation.com.

Call us today to discuss the specialized insurance your non-profit organization needs.

364-8th Street., Courtenay 250.338.1401 205-444 Lerwick Rd., Crown Isle Plaza 250.338.5656 1782A Comox Ave., Comox 250.339.4847

JANUARY

BUY 1 GET 1,2,3 FREE Sale on April 8 - 23 Members

Sale on Jan. 13th-Feb. 4th, 2016 • Members

VOGUE PATTERNS Jan 22-28 only

00 ea

BUY 1 GET 1 BUY 1 GET 2 BUY 1 GET 3

FREE

of equal or lesser value

GUTTERMAN THREAD 100m polyester spools Reg. $189ea

KLASSE & SCHMETZ NEEDLES OMNIGRID RULERS PACKAGED TAPES

of equal or lesser value

SELECT FABRICS & NOTIONS LOTS OF STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM

FREE

of equal or lesser value

SELECT FABRICS & NOTIONS LOTS OF STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM

and Sew Much More...

Exclusions: special purchase items, yarn, knitting books & Red Barn products. *refers to Fabricland Sewing Club Members.

COURTENAY • 2175 CLIFFE AVENUE • 250-338-6634 ~ Locally Owned & Operated ~

Mon - Wed & Saturday 9:30-5:30, Thurs & Fri 9:30-9:00, Sunday and Holidays 11-5

Blackjack & Slot Mash Up Tournament January 21 - 24 | 10am - 10pm

4 DAYS • 3 WAYS TO WIN • 2 TOURNAMENTS $10,000 GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE POOL

for the TOP 10 Combined Scores * for ANYONE that finishes in the

$10,000 CASH

TOP 5 in BOTH TOURNAMENTS

$100,000 CASH

* IF YOU WIN BOTH

TOURNAMENTS! Tournament Entry Fee $25 | ReBuys $20

RECEIVE A FREE TOURNAMENT REBUY WITH THIS VOUCHER! Not valid for $25 Entry Fees • ReBuy Fee Value: $20 Visit Guest Services for details on promotions, contests, tournaments & events. Sunday - Thursday: 10am - Midnight | Friday - Saturday: 10am - 2am 620 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo | 250.753.3033 | casinonanaimo.com

BJSMU-AD

Glenn Hascarl knows there’s something to be said about spinning around in circles, and for the fourth year in a row, he’s putting his experience to help others. Hascarl, a fitness instructor with the Comox Recreation Commission, is organizing the fourth annual Spin-a-Thon, a 24-hour spin bike fundraiser with all proceeds raised benefiting the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. The organization helps financially-disadvantaged kids participate in physical recreation. “Anyone can take part; there’s no competition and it’s meant to be fun,” he explained. He encourages riders from all experiences levels, adding participants don’t have to be cyclists or regular gym attendees to join. The event will take place March 5-6

beginning at 3 p.m. in Gym B, and Hascarl has a goal to raise $29,000. Last year there were 405 participants, and he hopes for the same amount this year. The inaugural Spina-Thon event featured 120 participants and raised approximately $8,000. People can organize a team from six to 24

6 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Driving violation tickets are not tax grabs ■ Tim Schewe BEHIND THE WHEEL

“This is nothing but a tax grab!” These words were often spoken by drivers during or just after signing to acknowledge the receipt of a violation ticket. I can understand being the target of an expression of frustration in these circumstances, but I wish that the expressing had a little thought behind it rather than just parroting something inappropriate to the circum-

stances. To me a tax grab is an unscrupulous action by government at any level to extract money from taxpayers for general revenue. It was untaxed beforehand, we cannot avoid the new tax and it is seen as having no benefit by the taxpayer. Hopefully this is seldom the case and something we will actually have control over at the next election. A violation ticket is the most commonly used tool in an attempt to modify driving behaviour, encourage compliance with the rules and promote road safety. If you truly believe that this is a tax grab then I invite

chose to accept the risk of being “taxed.” Photo radar, red light cameras and increased penalties for distracted driving are not examples of tax grabs. They are genuine attempts by the people that we elect to make our highways safer to drive on. I will accept that photo radar was politically unpalatable, but it still may be a bitter pill that we should swallow in our own best interests. you to reconsider. Voluntary conformity will eliminate the “tax.” Deliberate violation is a decision that you make and means that you

Tim Schewe is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.

WINNING NUMBERS

RCMP REPORT While conducting patrols, during the early morning hours on Jan. 12, a member of the Comox Valley RCMP conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, the constable initiated an impaired driving investigation. The driver was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol and received a 90-day driving prohibition. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Unsafe passing

The Comox Valley RCMP was advised of a single vehicle rollover collision on Jan. 12. A Comox Valley RCMP municipal traffic member attended the scene. The investigation revealed that the vehicle had been attempting to pass another vehicle in the heavy rain and began hydroplaning, hit the ditch and rolled. The driver was issued a violation ticket for speed relative to conditions. The Comox Valley RCMP would like to remind drivers to slow down when highway conditions deteriorate.

Excessive speed

On Jan. 13, while conducting speed enforcement on Lake Trail Road in Courtenay, a vehicle was stopped for speeding. The vehicle had been coming out of the school zone, and was doing 120 km/h as it entered the 50 km/h zone. The driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

High driver

While on routine patrol, during the early evening hours of Jan. 13, a Comox Valley RCMP member conducted a traffic stop. An impaired by drug investigation was started during the stop. It was found that the driver had smoked marijuana before driving. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition.

Crime prevention

In the early morning hours of Jan. 15, a member of the Comox Valley RCMP conducted patrols and issued Auto Crime Prevention

Notices along First Street in Courtenay. If a vehicle was located to have been unlocked, have open windows or items in plain view, a notice, which provides tips and encouragement to remove personal belongings and ensure vehicles are locked, was left for the owners. During the early morning hours of Jan. 16, a Comox Valley RCMP constable conducted a traffic stop which resulted in an impaired driving investigation. The driver was found to have consumed alcohol before driving and was issued a three-day immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for three days.

1-800-222-8477

ONLINE: comoxvalleycrimestoppers.com TEXT: CVCSTIPS to CRIMES

Yardage calculator on our website

www.blackgoldsoil.com

3599 Comox Logging Road | 250-338-0338

W E WO U L D L I K E TO O F F E R

OUR WARMEST Thank You

Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the Comox Valley Food Bank over the holiday season! Food donations during the month of December totalled 92,010 pounds. This combined with many financial donations enables us to continue to provide basic sustenance to many Comox Valley residents in need.

FERRIES SCHEDULE

6/49 09 21 29 34 38 42 Bonus 13 BC/49 14 22 27 28 33 48 Bonus 02 EXTRA 26 64 67 70 In the event of discrepancy between this and the official winning numbers list, the latter shall prevail.

Concrete scam

DOB: 1986-05-13 157 cms, 59 kg, Brown hair, Brown eyes Warrants for: Commit Fraud x2 Identity theft Possess forged document x5 Possess stolen property x3 Comox Valley File #2015-15492 Warrants as of 2016-01-19

LI NE VISIT US ON FOR M A P & DI RECTIONS

250.338.0615

During early evening patrols in Comox, on Jan. 16, a Comox Valley RCMP member conducted a check on a vehicle. The driver was found to have been smoking marijuana and was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition.

PATRICIA CAROLINA ALFARO-AMAYA

We deliver or can load your truck, trailer or containers!

Another high driver

On Jan. 16, the Comox Valley RCMP was advised of a scam that had occurred. It was reported that a male had attended a residence and entered into a verbal contract to have some concrete work done in the driveway. The victim paid the male a deposit for the work, but the male never returned, and the work was never completed. The Comox Valley RCMP would like to remind the public to be wary of phone solicitations and door-to-door salespeople. Always ensure you use an accredited contractor and use written contracts for work done on your home. Many people feel embarrassed after falling victim to these scams, and do not report them to the RCMP. It is important that these crimes are reported, for yourself, and to help others from becoming victims. If you, or someone you know, have been a victim of this type of crime call the Canadian Anti-Fraud centre at 1-888-495-8501 or the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

Call us about our Premium Quality, Triple Screened, Composted Garden Soil, Fish Compost and Bark Mulch

1-1491 McPhee Ave, Courtenay BC

SATURDAY, JAN. 16

Impaired

Your Call Can Make A Difference

Working Together to Create a Safer Community

FRI JAN. 15 2016 LOTTO MAX 07 26 27 31 32 33 42 Bonus 45 EXTRA 23 45 81 98

TOP UP YOUR GARDEN FOR FALL

Let’s Build

NANAIMO to VANCOUVER Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay

Effective Until March 10, 2016 Daily: 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 9:00pm and *7:00 pm *Fri, Sat, Sun & Feb 8 only

VANCOUVER to NANAIMO Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay

Effective Until March 10, 2016 Daily: 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00pm and *9:00 pm *Fri, Sat, Sun & Feb 8 only

NANAIMO to VANCOUVER Duke Point to Tsawwassen

Effective Until March 31, 2016 5:15am* • 7:45am** • 10:15am • 12:45pm • 3:15pm • 5:45pm*** • 8:15pm*** • 10:45pm*** *Daily except Sat & Sun **Daily except Sun *** Daily except Sat

VANCOUVER to NANAIMO Tsawwassen to Duke Point

Effective Until March 31, 2016 5:15am* • 7:45am** • 10:15am • 12:45pm • 3:15pm • 5:45pm*** • 8:15pm*** • 10:45pm*** *Daily except Sat & Sun **Daily except Sun *** Daily except Sat

COMOX to POWELL RIVER Little River to Westview

Effective Until January 31, 2016 5:55am* • 10:00am* • 3:15pm* 7:15pm* *All sailings stopping at Texada during Queen of Burnaby repairs

POWELL RIVER to COMOX Westview to Little River

Effective Until January 31, 2016 7:55am* • 12:00pm* • 5:15pm* 9:10pm* *All sailings stopping at Texada during Queen of Burnaby repairs

Schedules are subject to change without notice. Schedule provided by the Comox Valley Record.

Contractors’ Directory

“FRESH SEAFOOD ... all kinds ... all the time”

Fresh

CALL TO BOOK YOUR SPACE

250-338-5811

Live Crab 8 99/ lb (Downstairs in Petro-Canada building Open 7 Days Week 10 am - 6 pm at Denman Ferry)

WANTED DAVID JOSEPH CORTE DOB: 1986-09-13 175 cms, 84 kg, Brown Hair, Brown eyes Warrants for: Assault x2 Utter threats x2 Fail to appear Comox Valley File #2015-15327 Warrants as of 2016-01-19

250-335-1198 Fax 250-335-1198

DAYS

... or more

To advertise your meeting, concert or other event on the Record’s “7 Days... or more” page, please send the announcement to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com and put “7 Days” in the subject line. Please keep your event listing to 75 words or less.

Art

Theatre

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents “Inspired by the Canadian West Coast” - a show and sale by Bert Badey & April Dyck from Jan. 12-31. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., closed Monday. Free admission. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com

Dinner Theatre - Meet Me at the Jukebox Diner, a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay on Thursday, Feb.18, Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20. The doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay and at Blue Heron Books in Comox. The price is $55. Until Jan. 23, an early-bird table for 8 is $385.

DAVID JAMES & BIG RIVER Who doesn’t LOVE Johnny Cash? This is likely the BEST ONE in Canada

Friday, February 12th THE AVALANCHE in COURTENAY Tickets are $20 in advance at Bop City or The Avalanche and $25 at the door on Feb 12th They will do TWO FULL SETS of Johnny Cash’s hits

Calendar

Thursday, January 21 Homemade Soup and Sandwich Lunch - Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Upper Legion Hall, Comox Ave. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full lunch $8, individual entrees $3. Endless tea & coffee. Come & enjoy a homemade lunch & dessert with family and friends. Open to the public. Duplicate bridge Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere. A partner is guaranteed, so dropins are welcome. $5 entry 1-4:30 p.m. Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave., Comox.

Friday, January 22 Prose and Poetry Readings — Comox Valley Writers Society and the Courtenay Library invite the public to our Monthly Reading Series. New and published writers will read their work at the Courtenay Library Events Room from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FMI and to sign up to read please call 338-0965. Everyone is welcome. This is a free event, refreshments will be served.

Saturday, January 23 Orchestra concert: Strathcona Symphony Orchestra plays at 7 p.m., Native Sons Hall, Music Through the Ages, featuring our new conductor, Dr. Jim Montgomery, who brings a lifetime of musical experience and a passion for inspiring us to make beautiful music. Tickets $15 Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay; Blue Heron Books, Comox. FMI 250-331-0158 Robotics comp - Vancouver Island Vex Robotics Tournament from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vanier Secondary. 44 teams from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland will be competing. Electroswing dance - Cumberland Culture and Arts Society is hosting an Electroswing Speakeasy dance at the Cumberland Masonic Hall 2687 Dunsmuir 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to raise money to have Gillian Brooks paint a mural in downtown Cumberland. There will be live jazz, special guests, door prizes and legendary electroswing DJ Eliazar. Tix $10 at Rare Bird Books or Rider’s Pizza in Cumberland. Educational AGM - 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) Annual General Meeting, Saturday, Jan. 23 at 3.30 p.m. White Spot meeting room, 2299 Cliffe Ave.. All welcome. FMI. 250-338-4890.

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com dinner at 5 p.m. Bring yourself, your family, a story, a dish to this free event. (If you bring a dish please bring the recipe to place beside it for others to share and know what’s in the dish if there are any food allergies.)

Jewellery Instruction Custom Design & Hand Crafted Jewellery Full Repair Service & Ring Sizing While you Wait Jewellery & Fine Art Appraisals

379 - 4th St., Courtenay 250-871-0606 www.simplytimeless.ca

Sunday, January 24

Simply Timeless

Orchestra concert: Strathcona Symphony Orchestra plays at 7 p.m., Native Sons Hall, Music Through the Ages, featuring our new conductor, Dr. Jim Montgomery, who brings a lifetime of musical experience and a passion for inspiring us to make beautiful music. Tickets $15 Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay; Blue Heron Books, Comox. FMI 250-331-0158

Monday, January 25 LetZ Sing drop-in Courtenay sings Mondays 7:30 p.m. Lower Native Sons Hall. Everyone welcome. $10 a session and sliding scale if you need it.

Friday, January 29 Seniors’ Dance - Get off the couch and out the door! Enjoy the live music of Reiss Vink in the Rotary Hall at Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre 7:30 – 10:30 .p.m. Non-members are welcome at $9 each; Evergreen Club members are $7 each. FMI call the Filberg office at 250338-1000. Comedy show - Crown Isle presents “Funnyfest on Tour” comedy show, with two stand-up comics: Joe King and Steve Hughes. $20 advance tix available at Crown Isle. Call 250-703-5000 for inquiries and reservations Living plastic free - Comox United Church will present the film From the Waste Up - Life Without Plastic at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. This film follows the lives of 19 people as they try to eliminate plastic from their lives for a year, and shows that change is possible.

Duplicate bridge Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere. A partner is guaranteed, so drop-ins are welcome. $5 entry 7 - 10:30 p.m. Lion’s Den 1729 Comox Ave., Comox.

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 7

Vancouver Island’s

Authorized Dealer

Artisan

wood to works CALL US: 250-331-9392

2267 Cousins Rd., Courtenay • dale@woodtoworks.com

Monday, February 1

Saturday, February 6

Whist - We will be having another fun night of Whist at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Whist starts at 7:30 p.m. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2 per person, members only.

Fundraising dance in Cumby - A lively dance featuring entertainment by Brodie Dawson and Friends is being held at the Cumberland OAP Hall. The event is a fundraiser for EduAfrica. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the dance running from around 8 to midnight. An adult-only event, there will be food and refreshments (including beer from Cumberland Brewing Company) available. The OAP Hall is located next to the Cumberland Museum at 2680 Dunsmuir Ave. in Cumberland.

Tuesday, February 2 Let’s Tango - We welcome back Gwen Spinks for lessons every Tuesday from 7-8:30 at the Bridge Lounge. Gwen has an easy, friendly teaching style that makes learning fun. $15 drop in. FMI: comoxvalleytango@ gmail.com

Let’s Tango - We welcome back Gwen Spinks for lessons every Tuesday from 7-8:30 at the Bridge Lounge. Gwen has an easy, friendly teaching style that makes learning fun. $15 drop in. FMI: comoxvalleytango@ gmail.com

Wednesday February 10 Swing time - Join us for West Coast Swing workshops in the lower Elks Lodge (231 6th St.) from 7-8 p.m. Each lesson starts with a beginner pattern and progresses to a more advanced pattern. Guest instructors Keith and Holly Foraie. Drop in $10 includes dancing until 10 p.m. FMI: cvwcsinfo@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 26 LetZ Sing drop-in - Comox sings Tuesdays 10 a.m. Comox Lions Den 1720 Comox Ave. Everyone welcome. $10 a session and sliding scale if you need it.

Wednesday, January 27 LetZ Sing drop-in - Black Creek sings Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Halbe Hall. Sing songs, chants and rounds in the oral tradition of call and response. Everyone welcome. $10 a session and sliding scale if you need it. Roots in Cumberland Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie play two sets of roots and blues at the Cumberland Hotel, starting at 7:30 p.m. No admission.

THURSDAY, January 28 Community Dinner - Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections is hosting a potluck community

Tuesday, February 9

Saturday, January 30 Test your cranium - 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) 11th Annual Cranium Challenge, 6 p.m. Evergreen Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue. Fun for all ages in this round-robin Cranium tournament for a great cause. Prizes and title of Cranium Champions up for grabs. Details on our Facebook event page. All welcome. FMI or to register - 250-338-4890. Registration deadline Jan. 28.

Sunday, January 31 Tango time - Gwen Spinks is teaching at the Abbey in Cumberland from 12:30-1:30, cost is $10.

Wednesday February 3 Swing time - Join us for West Coast Swing workshops in the lower Elks Lodge (231 6th St.) from 7-8 p.m. Each lesson starts with a beginner pattern and progresses to a more advanced pattern. Guest instructors Keith and Holly Foraie. Drop in $10 includes dancing until 10 p.m. FMI: cvwcsinfo@gmail.com Roots in Cumberland Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie play two sets of roots and blues at the Cumberland Hotel, starting at 7:30 p.m. No admission.

Roots in Cumberland Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie play two sets of roots and blues at the Cumberland Hotel, starting at 7:30 p.m. No admission.

Monday, February 15 Whist - We will be having another fun night of Whist at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Whist starts at 7:30 p.m. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2 per person, members only.

Christmas Blow out!

Dr. Terry Blasco & Dr. Bruce Burgess would like to announce that

Dr. Janet Carson will be joining our dental team.

New Patients Warmly Welcomed!

250-339-2253

1710 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:30 to 4:30

Unit E, 310 8th Street, Courtenay BC V9N 1N3

Dr. Tyler Falk and Dr. Stuart Gray Accepting New Patients To make a meet and greet appointment, please contact our office after 10 am, Monday to Friday. 250-331-0500

ElVEs $

10.80 Napkins $1.75

stuFFiE s

5.50

699 aspen rd. at Guthrie in Comox (250) 339-1955 www.comoxvalleycoop.ca

8 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Coffee With....

UPGRADE YOUR

FREE

SECOND PAIR TO

SUNGLASSES FOR NO

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 9

$35 savings

ADDITIONAL COST 349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

Jason Kirouac, Registered Denturist BPS Masters Certified Member of Denturist Association of BC

519B 5th Street, Courtenay

250-897-1884

info@islanddentures.com Open Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm • Friday 9am-2pm

John Snyder ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

As the winner of the Wilderness Committee’s 2015 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award, John Snyder is sharing a place with the likes of local conservationist Ruth Masters and biologist Alexandra Morton. He is also $1,000 richer, but the money didn’t land in his bank account. Instead, Snyder is putting it into the account of the CoalWatch Comox Valley Society, which he has served as president for several years. The award — named after the late New Westminster conservationist — recognizes Snyder’s leadership of the organization that has steadfastly opposed the Raven underground coal mine. The project is being proposed for a site near Fanny Bay, where Snyder resides. “I was dumbfounded,” Snyder said of receiving the award. “I viewed it more as a cumulative award for a lot of people, their commitment over the last six years, rather than just me.” Snyder and his wife, Sheila Clarson, moved to the Island in 2007, the year he retired from driving trucks in Alaska. Snyder originally hails from San Diego. At age 18, in the summer 1965, he moved to Alaska to work construction, rebuilding what was destroyed in a 9.2 earthquake.

“I ended up spending 42 years up there.” He mostly made his living as a Teamsters truck driver. “I’m a continuous, dues paying member of the Teamsters for 45 years. I was young and bullet-proof. It was kind of the last frontier.” He obtained his pilot’s licence in 1969, and purchased a “fly-in only” property west of Anchorage, where he built a cabin on a lake and lived about five years. He met Sheila in the ‘90s in Alaska, where she had a recreational sled dog team. They have no children, but they do have a two-year-old Husky mix named Tal, an SPCA rescue dog. “He’s brought us a lot of joy. He has a forever home with us.” Snyder considers himself lucky to be living in Fanny Bay, which he says has a “great community spirit.” He and Sheila first heard about the proposed mine in 2009 at an open house at the Fanny Bay community hall. Later, during a townhall meeting, he decided to throw his hat in the ring — and wound up as president of the non-profit CoalWatch. The group was formed to advocate for independent research and public participation. “It’s been a lot of work,” Snyder said. “The silver lining for me is that I’ve been able to work with some extraordinary people in this community.” If and when the Raven project is put to bed, Snyder will move on to the next issue.

Tickets: Sid Williams Theatre 250-338-2430 toll-free 1-866-898-8499 866-898-8499 For film descriptions, trailers and schedule go to our website:

Where Style Blooms

Beautiful customizable jewelry and accessories to express your personality.

Look and Be Amazing

SHOP - HOST - EARN Ask me how?

Bobbie Norton

Founding Style Consultant

250-898-7108

www.mymagnoliaandvine.ca/bobbie

10 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

VIEWPOINT Things that are going well in our province A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Editorial

Time to update health funding

eetings being held this week in Vancouver between Canada’s provincial ministers of health and federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her staff will likely take on the feel of a contract negotiation. Especially in the case of B.C., which absorbs more retirees than any other province in the country, and along with them, their increasingly complex health-care needs. The problem is, a portion of the federal health care money designed to provide care for such people does not transfer with them when they change residences. Last week, B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake reiterated our province’s beef with the health care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011, that it was based on population, with no age component. We agree with his argument that because health care costs increase as people grow older, a per-capita formula makes for a non-level playing field between provinces such as B.C., which is relatively older, and Alberta, which is younger. Not only is B.C. finding the need to increase the number of hospice beds for terminally ill baby boomers who are native to this province, that situation is made more critical with people moving here to retire. The old formula for calculating federal health care transfer payments to the provinces was instituted by the previous Liberal government under former prime minister Paul Martin. In 2004, they instituted a program that would see annual increase to provincial health transfers of six per cent, a solution Martin at the time called “a fix for a generation.” The formula was changed by the Conservative government after 2011, when health care increases were tied to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017. In B.C. before the new Liberal government was elected last year, Justin Trudeau promised to add another $3 billion to the health care budget to start, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate the formula. We hope the two sides can come up with a fair plan that works for today, not 2017 or beyond.

POLITICS

In the early days of this new year, readers have advised me to do several things. I’ll go with one that seems relatively painless, embracing the “sunny ways” of our new federal government and seeking optimism in these fragile times. For starters, we have a building boom going on in the southwest. Here in Victoria, cranes dot the skyline as new residential-commercial projects emerge from bedrock, and hardhats are mostly on construction workers, scratched and backwards, rather than shiny and forward on politicians. Shipyards are busy, with Royal Canadian Navy work and cruise ship refits to reduce their emissions, plus work on ferries, tugboats and barges. Most of the activity is private investment, much of it in a hot housing market. Surrey has just recorded its second-highest total for building permits in history, a value of $1.46 billion nearly matching the pre-recession peak of 2007. Thousands of provincial employees get a small raise in February, based on stronger than forecast economic growth in 2014. It works out to $300 a year for a medical technologist and $346 for a teacher.

B.C. in 2015, and found job growth in every region except the Cariboo. Province-wide employment grew 1.2 per cent last year, ahead of the national rate. That may not sound like much, but compared to Alberta’s oil-dependent economy, it’s pretty good. Construction of a new dam on the Peace River is expected to ramp up this year, bringing workers home from Alberta, and the federal government is planning to fast-track its promised infrastructure spending to create work across the country. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett was in Toronto last week to ring the opening bell at the stock exchange with B.C. mining industry representatives. Not much sun on mining stocks these days, but Bennett’s sales pitch to an investor luncheon included reference to two more mines under construction in northwest B.C., the province’s Pacific Rim trade advantage, and revenue sharing with First Nations that is attracting attention of other provinces. The Conference Board of Canada has forecast that B.C.’s economy will “lead the country by a wide margin over the near term,” with unemployment declining in 2016. We’re at the mercy of global forces, but things could be a whole lot worse. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

Bob Castle

The Comox Valley is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com or call Terry Farrell directly at 778-225-0029. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information. All original content in this publication is copyright material belonging to Black Press. Any re-use or reproduction without the expressed, written consent of the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.

■ Tom Fletcher

Health care costs are rising less dramatically. That should ease the crisis atmosphere at provincial and federal health ministers’ negotiations over the funding formula, taking place this week in Vancouver. Health Minister Terry Lake announced last week that the province is increasing funding for a promising program in cancer research, using genetic analysis to improve targeting for drugs to treat the hundreds of different cancers diagnosed in B.C. patients each year. The B.C. Cancer Agency’s new director, Dr. Malcolm Moore, oncologist Dr. Janessa Laskin and Dr. Marco Marra, director of the agency’s Genome Science Centre, described a world-leading centre of research that is reaching out to specialists and their patients across the province and attracting international funding and talent for ground-breaking research. Outside the urban regions, where retail sales and real estate mainly drive the economy, sunny ways are harder to find. The mining and natural gas sectors are in the grip of a slump in commodity prices, with more temporary mine closures expected. The forest industry is being helped by the low Canadian dollar and a steady recovery in the U.S. economy, and tourism is expected to have another strong year as Americans take advantage of a discount on visits to B.C. Central 1 Credit Union broke down the regional employment numbers for

■ PHONE : 250.338.5811 ■ CIRCULATION : 250.338.0725 ■ CLASSIFIED : 1.855.310.3535 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.COM

The Comox Valley Record is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press. The Record is distributed to more than 22,000 households in District 71. The Record is 100 per cent B.C. owned and operated. CHRISSIE BOWKER PUBLISHER

TERRY FARRELL EDITOR

LIZ ROYER

SALES MANAGER

TERRY MARSHALL

CIRCULATION MANAGER

SUSAN GRANBERG

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER

ALLISON BROWN OFFICE MANAGER

SALES: Rob Crowston, Peter Diespecker, Donna Lafontaine, Tracey Lawrence. EDITORIAL: Earle Couper (Sports Editor), Erin Haluschak, Scott Stanfield PRODUCTION: Leslie Eaton, Lenore Lowe, Coby Primrose, Debbie Salmon. RECEPTION: Karen Goldby CIRCULATION: Angela Pearce

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 11

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Send your letter to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com, or drop it off at the Record office, 765 McPhee Ave. Please keep letters to a maximum of 300 words and sign with your name and hometown. We reserve the right to publish and to edit for space/clarity. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are the sole opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the paper.

Sewage commission decision wrong

Dear editor, We’re concerned about an issue that has significant environmental and financial implications for the Comox Valley. Specifically, the Regional District’s Sewer Commission has decided to build a large sewage pump station at Croteau Beach, adjacent to the water and the Macdonald Wood Nature Park. The proposed station would cause irreparable damage to a sensitive ecosystem. It would obstruct access to the beach, release odours and emissions in a residential area frequented by walkers, and compromise the safety of underground fresh water sources. In the longer term, it would compromise plans to build a boardwalk along the waterfront. Furthermore, any leaks – including leaks following an earthquake – would create an environmental catastrophe in Comox Bay. The errors that led to the installation of pipes along Willemar Bluffs must not be repeated. The decision to build a station at Croteau Beach should also be of concern to taxpayers for financial reasons. A 2011 report concluded that the Courtenay station needs to be upgraded by 2020, and a 2015 report confirmed that an immediate replacement was the most effective solution. Despite these recommendations, the Sewer Commission proposes to delay this replacement and build a second station. This would be an inefficient and stop-gap solution – and a risky one – and would lead to much higher future costs. Finally, the process by which the Sewage Commission reached its decision should be of profound concern to the public. The Commission held its discussions in private and did not appear to conduct substantive public consultations or thorough financial, technical, or environmental assessments. We understand that the work of the Sewage Commission is difficult. However, we appeal to its members

to emphasize long-term benefits over short-term thinking; think carefully about the importance of the environment; and adopt a decision-making process that is both transparent and democratic. Angela Hope Greta Jansen Comox

Industry more important than our children?

Dear editor, For the past year we have heard four children died while in care of the Ministry. One child had been living on his own in a hotel for over 40 days. If a parent did this, they’d probably be charged with child neglect and endangerment. Now we hear approximately 112 children, in care, were living in hotels. Then we watch the evening news and are informed there is a 16-year-old female child living in the homeless tent city in Victoria. She was interviewed and explained she had spent a goodly portion of her life “in care” and found living in the tent city preferable to living in a group home. How a 16-year-old girl goes from being in a foster home to a group home to tent city is beyond me. I think it’s also beyond the B.C. Liberal government, the minister responsible and the premier. The response from the minister responsible, is the ministry can’t force any child to live anywhere. What some of us taxpaying citizens would like to know is how did this happen. Really, the minister, the premier, the cabinet are responsible for this child, but no one can explain how this child wound up living in a homeless camp. The same newscast informed me that last year Christy Clark, the minister responsible, and the cabinet gave $600 million to the film industry. These film corporations are mostly American based. On Monday, we saw the premier, at a photo op “giving” $100 million of our tax dollars away to “tech. companies.” Welfare for these corporations has to end and the

Reader Poll This Week Vote online: comoxvalleyrecord.com

business of looking after the children of this province has to become a priority. E. A. Foster Nanaimo

Council could take organic policy approach

Dear editor, On Oct. 19 Courtenay council passed a resolution to study the effect of a GMO Free preferential procurement policy. Perhaps the city should consider an organic preferential policy instead. An organic preferential buying policy would capture all the products listed above and keep them out of our bodies, it would also be easy to implement as all organic products are clearly labelled in Canada and the U.S. and organic implies GMO free. It is evident that consumers want organic products, you simply have to see the growing size of organic offerings in the supermarket to realize that this is a growing trend. Many merchants selling at the Comox Valley Farmers Market produce organically and this trend is also growing. This resolution only impacts the purchasing decisions of the city and regardless of how much organic products the city purchases, no large scale farms that produce non-GMO free products could possibly be financially impacted, as the mayor suggested. It is a bit ironic that Courtenay which has a “no herbicide use inside city limit” bylaw to provide its citizens with a safer environment is not prepared to go the next step and make an effort to keep it citizens safer by keeping the same poisons out of the food supplied by the city. Adopting an organic preferential buying policy is not a big deal; it means that you buy organic when you can and when it makes sense. The city would be aligned with its existing position on herbicide use in the city and would take another meaningful step toward positive change. Sylvain Alie Courtenay

Need More Exercise? Cash?

Will you watch the NHL All Star Game with its new 3-on-3 format??

Last week’s results

Should B.C. allow the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project?

yes

46.4% no 53.6%

Deliver Papers • • • •

3 Times a week Steady schedule Flexible hours Automatic deposit

Call: 250-338-0725 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay comoxvalleyrecord.com circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

12 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Local artist learning the business of his craft ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Andrew Moncrief’s art is taking him places. The 28-year-old Comox native has already had solo shows in Montreal and Ottawa. His next one will take him south of the border - to Salt Lake City, Utah. His show, A Strange Feeling, runs from Jan. 29 to March 19 at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Moncrief grew up in Courtenay and graduated from Highland Secondary in 2005. His post-secondary education started at North Island College. From there he went to Halifax, to the Nova Scotia College for Art & Design and eventually finished his degree at Concordia University in Montreal in 2013. The opportunity for a show at the MOCA came as a result of Moncrief working in Utah. “I was offered the show when I was down there, working, and although I moved back here (Comox), they

asked if I was still interested in doing it and I said yes,” he said. “The show was given to someone who is working in Utah, so I wasn’t sure I was going to still qualify. But they still wanted me to do it, so I’m pretty excited.” Moncrief said that while Salt Lake City is not the first community that comes to mind when discussing American arts culture, it is more sophisticated than it gets credit for. “Salt Lake City kind of gets a bad rap when it comes to art,” said Moncrief. “It was changing even when I was there. I was totally blown away. Architecture and art are gaining recognition. For sure, there is this divide - there is the religious stronghold and then there are the people who don’t really prescribe to that. So when I was down there I found it to be a very encouraging, nurturing place to be. I got exposure to museum directors, and studio visits, that I might not have gotten in a larger centre.” The upcoming show will be Moncrief’s fourth solo exhibition, and the largest one of his budding career. “This is the biggest thing that I have done, institution-wise,” he said. “Right around my birthday in 2014 did my first solo exhibition in Ottawa, in a commercial

gallery. Then I did another one with them last July, and then a drawing exhibition in Montreal.” The exhibition is described on the MOCA website as “images of male wrestlers (used) to unravel dichotomies of violence and intimacy, stoicism and submission, tolerance and taboo.” The paintings range in composition, from frames that show two men clasped in wrestling poses from the waist up, to a larger than life-sized (seven-foot high by 10 foot long) creation depicting two naked men, one lying atop the other. The Utah show will consist of six paintings. Moncrief knows the theme of his upcoming exhibition will create some controversy in a city like Salt Lake. “My intention was not to create something that would be purposely contentious,” he said. “This is very personal to me. It addresses some of my own insecurities.” Although Moncrief had not started on a project when he was offered the show in Salt Lake City, he had a theme in mind. He said a Marion Wagschal painting he saw in Montreal inspired him.

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ONE STOP

SHOP

Did You Know We Also Recycle:

TV’s, Monitors, Computers & Accessories, Household Appliances, Microwaves, Power Tools, Paint, Cellphones, Batteries, Light Bulbs, Plastic Containers, Glass Jars, Paper and Cardboard, Styrofoam, Plastic Bags and Overwrap.

Mon-Sat 9am – 5pm Sundays: 11am – 4 pm

250-338-6013

493 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 13

Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper Program and Royal LePage in the Comox Valley would like to say Thank you to

Photos: Front, opposite and above - Andrew Moncrief with several of the pieces that comprise the show “A Strange Feeling,” opening at the Museum Of Contemporary Art in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 29.

PHOTOS BY TERRY FARRELL

“She is an amazing painter, who creates these huge figurative paintings,” said Moncrief. “This one painting, there was this old unhealthy looking man in his bed at the top of the painting, and these two young men, one putting the other in a headlock, and there was something about the painting… super violent, but at the same time, weirdly intimate. Two contradicting realities that existed simultaneously. I couldn’t resist it. That was the catalyst for this project.” His former prof at North Island College, Susanne Sampson, said the paintings should not be regarded as a political statement from Moncrief. “I think it’s more discovery than political,” she said. “It’s using a classic form … with a contemporary theme. As for heading into the middle of Utah, I just have to say, it’s 2016. His are not new concepts, but it (Utah) may be a good place for this discussion.” Sampson has seen Moncrief’s work progress since his days at NIC. “Andrew came to us with a sort of high school level of skills, albeit a good level of skills - he would have been a good student in his (high school) art classes,” she said. “But what is most incredible about Andrew is that he is still doing his work, and not doing something else. It’s a very difficult thing to do, to be an artist, and I believe that all working artists deserve a real pat on the back, for hanging in there. “He’s getting better. It’s schematically getting better and it’s reaching out more than it used to,” she added. Moncrief said any similarities between himself and the characters portrayed in A Strange Feeling are purely coincidental - there was no autobiographical intent. Sampson said seeing physical similarities among artists and their fictional subjects is natural. “It is totally common for the artists’ features

to appear and it is not through intention,” she said. “When you think of the fact that they have been looking at that face their entire life, when they draw eyes and they are not drawing somebody’s (i.e. a model’s) eyes, they tend to lean towards their own eye.” Moncrief has enjoyed success with his solo shows. “The first show that I did, we sold $14,000 worth of paintings the first night,” he said.“I got a paycheque the next day - the day ofter the opening. Being less than a year our of school I was like ‘oh my God, this is so exciting.’ “You always hope to sell out every show and I have had some pretty successful ones, but you know, the really big pieces are always tougher to sell, because not everyone can fit a 10-foot tall painting in their apartment. But I am pretty proud of what I have done so far.” Sampson said seeing a former student have success is an honour, but she deflected any praise for Moncrief’s success. “We just open doors for them; it’s up to them to go through them.”

Everyone who was involved with the Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper Program. We had a very successful program providing hampers to 500 needy families in the Comox Valley. There are so many sponsors and people to thank who donated time, money and hampers that there are too many to mention but we would like to thank the core businesses that helped out program succeed. Comox Centre Mall, Budget Truck Rental, Saputo, Siefferts Farms, Rick Gibson for radios, and a big thank you to John at Johns Independent Grocers for supplying the balance of the food needed. Here are a few of the major contributors: Richard Swift, Mike Krugel, Christ the King Church, Comox Pentecostal Church, Ives Burger, Comox Community Credit Union, Muchalat Project, Joel Formosa, Union bay Aerobics, Eagle Radio, the Comox Valley Record Newspaper, School District 71 and all participating Schools and of course all the returning and new Volunteers that helped make our program such a success. A big thank you to the Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper program to Royal LePage and all the staff and Salespeople that helped out as well and Ken & Fay Jones for the endless hours that they worked and organized the program. Annette Bowden who coordinated the Hampers to the needy families.

Happy New Year!

KISS IT TO WIN IT COMING SOON!

WE’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE! Take us along on your next vacation.... and send your vacation photos to

sports@

comoxvalleyrecord.com *subject line: Take Us Along

portes ouvertes

Canadian Musicians Celebrate David Bowie

le 27 janvier a 10h30

INSCRIVEZ VOTRE ENFANT À L’ÉCOLE PUBLIQUE FRANCOPHONE DE COMOX !

Saturdathy 0 ll Jan e3So ns Ha

ÉCOLE AU-CŒUR-DE-L’ÎLE

at the Nativ Courtenay

566 Linshart Road, Comox 250-339-1848 | M - 12 aucoeurdelile.csf.bc.ca

Apprendre à réussir.

Fri Feb 5th

The Tidemark Theatre Campbell River

Sat Feb 6th

Evergreen Theatre Powell River

FMI www.islandmusicfest.com

14 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com 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 to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

TAKE US ALONG

■ Marg and Russ Wreggitt took The Record and her cousins Bob and Steve Walker to the 239 billion gallon Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California.

■ Patrick Carten (centre) took The Record along when he visited Latvia, his grandparents’ homeland. Patrick and family (mother Kaiva, sister Jocelyn, brother-in-law Matt) are seen at the Freedom Monument in Riga.

■ Penny and Steven Long took The Record with them to Botswana and Zimbabwe. They are seen here with Letaka Safaris guides Ngossi and Pat. They say their trip was a great experience.

■ Bonnie and Clyde - aka Mary Ann Thompson and Helmut Lewandowsky - took The Record with them when they travelled the byways of Arizona.

Home monitoring and peace of mind for... • Owners on vacation • Second home owners • Snowbirds

250 897 3349

www.valleyhomecheck.com

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 15

Black Death a sinister virus plaguing certain plants ■ Leslie Cox DUCHESS OF DIRT

It is hard to start off a new year with a warning of doom and gloom. However, the recent upswing in temperatures towards double digits is enough for me to share information on a new virus, com-

monly called Black Death. While scientists in both England and the United States still do not know a whole lot about this disease, what they do know is rather scary. There is no cure. To back up a bit, Black Death has been identified as a viral disease which is species specific to hellebores. (“Species specific” means it only attacks plants in the Helleborus genus.) So far, no one has been

able to determine how this virus developed but it has been spreading further afield in the UK over the last 20 years. And probably longer, as it would have taken a while for someone to pick up on the fact this disease was something new.

Now in North America

More recently, Black Death has begun to show up in North America, thanks to global trade traffic. While

Connecting with people.... you are welcome to call or text. IN THE COMOX VALLEY

independently independently owned owned and and operated operated WWW.COMOXVALLEYHOMES.COM

LISA

Kathleen Larson

Lyle Larson

339-7421

338-3746

Lisa Zuk

702-1009

Janice Leffler

897-8249

JANICE

LISA

3700 Hilton Rd., Royston Royston House. 1.83 oceanfront acres. 3904 sq.ft. Guest House. Quality, luxury and nature all in one amazing package. $1,050,000

1132 Francis Rd. Two 5-acre parcels, log home, unique & tranquil. $799,000

1752 Astra Bay Rd., Comox Walk on waterfront. 2400 sq.ft. .95 arce. Amazing Views. $699,900

JANICE

KATHLEEN

104 -330 Dogwood St., Parksville Shoreline Estates, oceanfront, 1550 sq.ft. patio home. 2 BR/2 bath. $479,900

3844 Hayward Ave. End of Marine Drive, Royston. 2 homes. .34 acre. Ocean views. $429,900

Beautiful 1600 sq.ft. rancher, 9 ft. ceilings, quality kitchen, .3 acre with fruit trees, located off Muir Road. $389,900

JANICE

KATHLEEN

LYLE

2616 Calnan Cres, Cumberland

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-2 4737 Oakridge Dr.

254 Spindrift Rd.

115 2315 Suffolk Cres.

Hardwood flooring, heat pump, 2 master bedrooms + bonus room & office, cul de sac, near schools. $348,800

Crown Isle patio home. Double garage, heat pump and appliances. $345,000

Vintage-styled home in oceanside neighbourhood. Totally reno’d from top to bottom, including septic. $325,000

KATHLEEN

LYLE

LISA

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 11:30-12:30 1634 Maquinna Ave., Comox Nice familyroom with gas fireplace, large deck, new roof and sheds. $320,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10-11 105 1919 St. Andrews Place Heather Glen patio home. Infloor heating, vaulted ceiling & appliances. $295,000

2000 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fenced. Great family home in downtown Courtenay. Quick Possession. GREAT PRICE $294,500

LYLE

JANICE

Stunning ocean views, .34 acre. Heat pump, granite countertops. Beach access across street. VACANT $279,900

1866 Centennial Ave. Tidy 2 BR rancher plus den in Comox. Covered patio. Gazebo. $242,000

2108 4th Street East, Courtenay Close to college, new hospital, excellent area, 2 bedroom doublewide with private yard. $220,000

KATHLEEN

LISA

106-675 Aspen Rd., Comox Well priced end unit, nice patio, updated flooring . Perfect for first time buyer or retiree $174,900

#70-1901 Ryan Rd. Super cute mobile in a great park. Fabulous home for fabulous price. $35,000 Priced to sell at

5011 Spence Rd.

2407B Grant, Courtenay New hardwood, fixtures, HW tank, paint, deck & blinds. Rancher, half duplex. Close to mall. $214,900

SOLD

1271 14th Street

reported incidents on this side of the pond are relatively few, to date, lovers and collectors of hellebores must be on the alert. Black Death – or to give it its new botanical name, Hellebore net necrosis virus (HeNNV for short) – usually begins as distortions on the new foliage which stunts the plant’s growth. Black streaks will start to appear on the leaves…generally following along the veins. But do not be fooled! Black Death has been known to develop a pattern of rings, rather than streaks, which can confuse a gardener into thinking their plant is afflicted with the much less deadly disease, black spot. (Regardless of which disease is causing the black or dark brown spots, promptly remove infected leaves and destroy them.) If your plant is indeed smitten with Black Death, the damage will become progressively worse as spring advances. Black streaks will start to develop on the stems and extend onto the flower petals.

Still studying

Research on HeNNV is ongoing, with scientists focussing on how it is transmitted. Early suspicions place the fault on everyone’s pest scourge: the aphid. And they are pointing fingers at the species specific aphid, Macrosiphum hellebore, although any aphid is quite capable of carrying the virus from one plant to the next. Recommended control of Black Death is to dig up all infected plants and destroy them. It would also be wise to guard against aphid infestations by ensuring your plants are well nourished and cared for. Healthy specimens are far less likely to come under attack by pests. And so far, scientists believe this is exactly how this lethal virus is being transmitted.

Helleborus ‘PinkFrost’

PHOTO BY LESLIE COX

Book update

On a brighter note, I have recently heard from Dr. Linda Gilkeson on the progress of her upcoming book release with updates on local pest and disease infestations. Remember back to the fall when I canvassed readers for information on this topic? Well, I heard from quite a number of gardeners who supplied some useful information which was all passed on to Dr. Gilkeson. Good news is: the book should be released sometime this month. Resilient Gardens 2016: Climate Change, Stress Disorders, Pest Update is magazine-sized and will be available in hard copy and downloadable ebook formats. Linda will be adding it to her website (lindagilkeson.ca) where you will be able to purchase it. This companion update to her earlier book, Natural Insect, Weed, & Pest Control, will be a useful reference for local gardeners. Help in identifying new pests and diseases, coupled with shared insights on growing challenges in our changing climatic conditions…this is one resource for everyone’s library.

Learn to plant for a continuous yield Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connection is expanding its annual kitchen gardening program. This year’s focus will be planting for a continuous yield. Starting Feb. 1 and ending Oct. 24 the program will consist of 10 seasonally appropriate indoor classes and several hands-on outdoor classes. Whether you are a new gardener or just looking to improve your skills this class will help you create your best kitchen garden ever. Classes are taught by Elaine Codling. Elaine is the LTNC’s garden co-ordinator, a permaculture design consultant and teacher, and long-time organic veggie gardener and lifelong learner. Classes are Monday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Lake Trail school. Each class has a companion hands-on session Sunday afternoons 1-3 p.m. in the garden (weather permitting; alternate dates or indoor sessions may be scheduled). The first set of classes will include:

•Feb. 1 - Planning for a Year Around Harvest; •Feb. 29 - Soil Nutrients and Amendments; •March 21 - Spring Planting Plan; • April 25 - Small spaces, containers and companion planting. Hands-on sessions: •Feb. 7 (alternate date Feb. 14) - Early Season Planting (in the garden, weather permitting); •March 6 - Growing and Timing Starts (indoors or out); • April 3 - Transplants, Hardening off and Cold protection; • May 1 - Strawberries, Tomatoes and Herbs for the patio.

Classes are $20 each or choose any four classes for $60. Pre-registration required. Register online at: bit. ly/1Sv3h7m For more information or to register and make payment in person for the Organic Kitchen Gardening Program, email laketrailvision@gmail.com

16 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

The Great Haircut Sale! Register now for Cranium Challenge Friday, January 22 to Thursday, January 28

NO COUPON REQUIRED!

$ .99

* A price so low, everyone will go.

*Not valid with any other offers. At participating salons

Download our free app or visit greatclips.com.

We know your haircut anywhere you go.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Visit us online at www.greatclips.com

3119 Cliffe Avenue • Courtenay Monday - Friday 9am-9pm | Saturday 8am - 6pm | Sunday 10am - 5pm

Seedy Saturday - Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers will once again be hosting “Seedy Saturday” - a community gardening and horticultural show, March 5. Individuals or organizations that sell vegetable or

flowers seeds, potted plants, gardening supplies or equipment, greenhouses, irrigation as well as services and consulting related to gardening, soil, plants and the environment are welcome to apply for participation by submit-

ting their request at www. cvgss.org Community action groups are also welcome. For more information see the website or contact Sylvain Alie at cvseedsavers@gmail. com or 250-336-8632

Heather Mossauer.com

YOUR REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

Thinking of

High Efficiency One Man Show ATTENTION TO DETAIL

BUYING or SELLING? call me direct

From 30 Years Exposure to Interprovincial Roofing Standards.

your environmental SOULution

A roof is only as good as its weakest point

250-334-8108 www.homeSOULutions.ca

WCB reg., Licenced, Neat & Tidy

250-338-0997

250-897-6535

I’m ready when you are! 2230A Cliffe Avenue, COURTENAY, BC Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated

• FULL-SERVICE LUMBER YARD • PLUMBING • HARDWARE & PAINT • DECK MATERIALS/PAVERS • ROOFING • GARDEN SUPPLIES

Sewer Lines, and Exit Lines. • Septic System and Field Assessments and Installations • Gas and Electric Hot Water Tank Repair and Replacements

For 32 years, Steve Nixon and his team have helped homeowners, contractors, and farmers with projects big and small.

COURTENAY 250-338-9192

2184 LALUM ROAD • 250-337-8922 www.BlackCreekFarmAndFeed.com

CAMPBELL RIVER : 250-286-1400

Your Local Heat Pump Specialists Celebrating 10 Years in the Comox Valley

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION • HRV’S MAINTENANCE RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

CLEAN DIRT

"Proudly Supporting Our Island Communities...Since 1983"

Pickup or Delivery • Friendly Service

• CEDAR SHAKE CONVERSIONS • FIBERGLASS LAMINATES • INSURED • FLAT ROOFING • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RE-ROOFING • SENIORS DISCOUNT

ACES ROOFING

Compost • Bark Mulch • Top Soil Gravel • Brush Drop Offs

VANCOUVER ISLAND

ENTERPRISES

Call now for your free estimate.

250-207-6352

250-334-7782 | www.thermotec.ca

Yard Staging | Garden Design | Yard Maintenance

Home Repairs & Renovations

www.acesroofing.ca

Why Replace Your Roof When All It Needs is a GOOD CLEANING! We add years to the life of your roof.

Garden Company

CREATING BEAUTIFUL CURB APPEAL

250-334-2667

KNIGHT ROAD, COMOX (next to the Airport) www.VancouverIslandEnterprises.com

Greenatopia 250-218-3373 Robin Green 250-287-6161 Tom Green greenatopiagarden@gmail.com

250-334-9900

ocean pacific realty

BLACK CREEK FARM & FEED HAS WHAT YOU NEED!

✔ COMPLETE PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES ✔ FAST 24/7 SERVICE ✔ 60 MINUTE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PHONES ANSWERED 24 HOURS A DAY 365 DAYS A YEAR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ✔ LICENSED & INSURED TECHNICIANS PLUMBING. DRAIN CLEANING, SEWER & SEPTIC SERVICES ✔ LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED ✔ FREE ESTIMATES • Camera Inspections, Pipe Locating, and Leak Detections. ✔ NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL ✔ TRUSTED & RECOMMENDED SINCE 1935 • Installation of Perimeter Systems,

home

DIRECTORY

you won’t want to miss this. Make the evening really fun by dressing your team in costume. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Registration deadline is Jan. 28, so be sure to reserve

your spot! Adults (16+): $15/ person or $50/team of 4. Children: $10/person or $30/team of 4. Family team (2 adults, 2 children playing Family Edition Cranium): $40. If you would like to participate, but don’t have a team, call 4R’s at 250-338-4890 – they might be able to connect you with others looking for a team. Registration can be done in person at 4R’s (581 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay), by phone 250-338-4890, or via email to four.rs@shaw.ca

Seedy Saturday putting call out for vendors

On the Walmart plaza across from Best Buy • 250.338.9800

IMPROVEMENT

Gather a team together and start practising for the 11th annual Cranium Challenge! This fun round-robin tournament will take place at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 in the Evergreen Lounge of the Florence Filberg Centre. All proceeds go to 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.), a local non-profit organization which has been providing specialized one-onone teaching to children with learning differences and/or disabilities since 1989. With prizes and the title of Cranium champions at stake,

We Eliminate MOLD • MOSS LICHEN & BLACK STREAKS With Warranty www.budgetroofcleaning.ca OFF SEASON Discounts

we also clean gutters

CALL 250-465-2047 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

SPECIAL EVENT ■ ■ 17

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

YANA auction dinner tickets on sale Sunday Save the date for YANA’s Big Love Benefit. In its 26th year, the YANA Big Love Benefit will host a fabulous crowd of supporters, who come for the food, friends, fun and, most importantly, to be part of the giving that surrounds YANA in the Comox Valley. Dinner by Tria Fine Catering and a silent auction are followed by a much anticipated photo presentation by McKinnon Photography, featuring a YANA family. A raffle for WestJet tickets and an exciting live auction add to the fun as do some other surprise additions to this year’s gala. As the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, the event plays an important role in funding YANA’s programs. This year’s event will take place on Feb. 26 at the Florence Filberg Centre. YANA executive director, Marcie Dumais, says the event is a huge undertaking.

Daria Davyduke bids on item called by auctioneer Dave Stevens at YANA’s 2015 PHOTO BY Ron Pogue event. “This special night is possible only through the amazing efforts of our volunteers and the generosity of our community, which is at the heart of who we are and what we are able to accomplish.” An example of the commitment of YANA’s volunteers is Dave Stevens, who has been the evening’s auctioneer since its inception. “I was approached by YANA founder, Sandra Williams, she had the idea of writing to celebrities for signed donations and auctioning them off.

ASK FOR DALE

cell 250-703-6413 dale@dalemccartney.com

I immediately said ‘Let’s do it!’” remembers Stevens. “That was 26 years ago, the auction has changed and grown since then, I’d say it’s better than ever.” “Dave leaves his winter retirement vacation early each year to fly back to the Comox Valley and be part of this event,” says YANA president Judy Cryer. “We are truly humbled by his commitment to YANA, and that of all our volunteers and donors who make this night possible.” For his part, Stevens is happy to do it,

ASK FOR PHIL

In the Comox Valley

WWW.DALEMCCARTNEY.COM

“There’s a wonderful feeling in the room,” he says. “It really is filled with some very big love!” YANA provides accommodation and funding to Comox Valley families who need to travel for the medical care of a child or pregnant mother. Last year, YANA was able to help 146 local children and their families. To be part of the generosity that is required to host such an event, you can donate an item or service for the auction. Consider getting a group of colleagues,

cell 250-897-5089 phile@island.net

WWW.PHILEDGETT.COM

250-334-3124 121-750 COMOX RD., COURTENAY | COMOX MALL | DRIFTWOOD MALL

COMOX AVE. $300,000

LOCATION LOCATION SOLD $279,000

Courtenay character home. 3 BR rancher on 2 lots near downtown. Make an appointment to view!

Large character family home on just over an acre with a great mountain view in Courtenay East.

CONDO LIVING

NEW LISTING

REDUCED NOW

SOLD $79,900

$69,900

Ground floor. Apartment style Condo. 2 bedroom 1 bath.

2 lots-one house-MU-2 zoning. Downtown Courtenay.

CLIFFE AVE.

REDUCED

COURTENAY EAST

$599,000

NOW $2,500,000

Over 3 acre waterfront and foreshore lease with 140+ slip marina, also a waterfront rental house.

Several commercial/industrial development sites & buildings for sale or lease close to the new hospital

BC Reg 3520-6

RSVP by May 5, 2015 to Marla Clarke

Up Islander Offer!

comox_valley@cruiseshipcenters.com 2015 Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. Ships’ registry. The Bahamas. 15045987 04/22/2015

Studios from

Reg. $169

with FULL Breakfast & FREE Parking

on the Inner Harbour - Beau Location tiful St Great udios, Views

412 Quebec St.

PLUS INNER HARBOUR

& Suites

oom. - Whirlpool, Sauna & Steam R

1.888.383.2378

www.VictoriaBestWestern.com

Must mention ad at time of booking, for residential studio, based on double occupancy, subject to space. Higher rates for views, suites and special event dates and holidays. Valid until Jan.31, 2016. CVR

RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Heating • Air Conditioning Refrigeration • HRV’s • Maintenance

Your Local Heat Pump Specialists Celebrating 10 YEARS in the Comox Valley Ask us about

INSTANT REBATES HERO GRANTS FINANCING EXTENDED WARRANTIES

$330,000

2 bedroom 1 bath Condo Ground Floor

6 Unit Commercial Strata Bldg. For Sale, also 4 units are AVAILABLE FOR LEASE NOW!

friends or teammates together to donate jointly. Or help cover event expenses by becoming a sponsor of the Big Love Benefit. Details on sponWed, January 27th | 6:30 pm W E D, M AY 1 3 Ι 6 : 3 0 P M sorship opportunities North Is. College, Stan Hagen Theatre, Komoux Hall North Is. College, Stan Hagen Theatre, Komoux Hall are available upon Join us for an evening with Viking River Cruises request. asExpedia we explore the heart of Europe. ®Ifin you have ® CruiseShipCenters Interested in the wondered if River Cruising is for you… attending? Tickets go Comox Valley is excited to be hosting an this is event is a must! on sale Sunday, Jan. EXCLUSIVE Royal Caribbean 24 at 9 a.m. and are Hosted by: sold online through Cruise Information Night! yanacomoxvalley.com. Enjoy a glass of wine with an appetizer while we Tickets are $75 Let your imagination soar some of the most take you on youronboard next adventure! each. imaginative ships at sea, where the nostalgia of Last year tickets Pleasethe RSVP 250 334 3323 childhood meets technology of tomorrow. sold out in five minemail comox_valley@cruiseshipcenters.com utes, so mark your calendars and set your alarm clocks!

GLACIER VIEW NOW $600,000

Three bedrooms plus den with one and half baths family home on Comox Ave. Good Investment.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

$299,000

3 bedroom 2 bathroom, home with basement gives you lots of room. Treed back. Ask to See.

Ask about the residential building lots for sale $159,000 up to $375,000

250.334.7782 250.334 7782

911 McPhee Ave., Courtenay

www.thermotec.ca

18 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

www.vanislandrealty.com LANDLORDS WANTED!

250-898-8790 THIS WEEKEND’S OPEN HOUSE

Call Mike 250-650-6560 We have several pre-qualified tenants looking for long- and short-term rentals. We protect your investment with creditworthy tenants, screening and monthly inspections.

350 17th St., Courtenay

Come visit our office for a complimentary, detailed list of this weekend’s Open Houses in the Comox Valley.

We are dedicated to providing the “ULTIMATE SERVICE®”. Truly an international footprint that offers the ultimate market exposure. With 5 offices we have Vancouver Island covered. Family owned and operated. Give us a call today to discuss our Ultimate Service Guarantee and how we are working hard to better service your needs.

250-897-5802 $84,900

A NEW YEAR!!!!

Are you considering a move??? Call Me for a complimentary market evaluation and find out what your Property may be worth in today’s market.

CALL DIANNE HAMMERSLEY

250-897-5802

$124,900

OPEN HOUSE

Quiet townhome living in the Storey’s Beach area of Port Hardy. This 2 storey townhome has the living area on the main floor with the beds upstairs. Great, affordable family living.

Owen 250-331-1767

Affordable and good location for shopping, North Island College & aquatic centre. Townhouse comes with patio and in house laundry. Close to transit. Allocated strata parking. Unit is clean.

Debbie 250-898-8790

George 250-898-8790

Starting at $149,900

$249,900

Here comes a new neighbourhood. “Oakridge Estates,” 8 strata-titled residential lots available in the nicest new East Courtenay development. All utilities in, building scheme in place to protect your investment.

PRIME LOCATION. .36 acre lot in unique Comox location, underground services, zoning allows suites, just outside 400-acre Lazo Marsh Conservation Park with trails for walking, hiking and biking.

George 250-898-8790

$315,000

$319,000

SUPER LOCATION WITH OCEAN VIEWS This home offers superb ocean views. Features inc: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1140 sqft of comfortable living and a detached workshop for all your toys. This cute rancher requires work but is super value.

Privately located on almost an acre of ocean view property in Alert Bay. There is also a detached 30’x30’ workshop with two doors, hoist rail, grease pit and 200 amp service. Ample covered parking for RVs, vehicles & boats.

Owen 250-331-1767

Debbie 250-898-8790

Debbie Garrett

Dianne Hammersley

Bob Joiner

Ever wonder about becoming a Realtor? Please give us a call if you would like to join us for a

Must see inside! You will love the updates to this 2 bed home, landscaped fenced yard, 3rd bdrm converted to den but could easily be converted back to a bedroom, covered carport and shed out back .

Owen 250-331-1767

Gerry Chwelos

REDUCED

D L O S

Sun. 1:00-2:00 #12-158 Back Rd.

Updated and move in ready! You will love this bright and clean 2 bed townhome in central E. Courtenay. Walk to the new hospital, NIC and shopping! Compare and see! Call today!

$118,900

Gerry Chwelos 250-879-5465

FREE Career Seminar

January 21st @ 7PM to find out if this would be the career for you

$259,200

3 bed, 3 bath renovated, 1694 sqft mobile on its own land. Located in quiet neighbourhood. Double size garage, upgraded windows, 2 year old roof. Large lot with a view.

$299,000

Total 2nd floor of a 3 storey landmark office bldg. Highly visible, prime location with fabulous views. Finished space with reception, 5 offices, lunch area & boardroom.

Les 250-650-2285

George 250-898-8790

$495,000

$4,200,000

Commercial property investment opportunity with great visual exposure in downtown Courtenay. 2 legal lots. Amazing potential.

A developer’s dream come true! 5.16 subdividable acres in the heart of Comox. Fabulous location with amazing views. Commercially zoned surrounded by single & multi-family homes. Services to the lot line.

D L O S

Oceanview lot. Beautifully landscaped back yard with plenty of deck space for entertaining or just watching the tide roll in. Lots of windows and heritage-style hardwood floors give this home great character. Lots of potential to sell off one of the properties to fund your dream home! Call today!

Owen 250-331-1767

Ernie Koizumi

Dave Odamura

Davey O 250-898-8790

Rosa Powell

George Reid

George 250-218-1614

Owen Smith

OFFICES IN: COURTENAY • PARKSVILLE • NANAIMO • VICTORIA

Les Urquhart

CLEARANCE SALE

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

JANUARY

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 19

CLEARING OUT THE OLD TO MAKE ROOM PLUS DON’T PAY LIMITEDIES UNTIL J F O A S R L N T A T HE NEW 2016 ARRIV . 2017!! QUANTI

DOUBLE SOFABED

BUNKBED

Solid Wood Twin over Twin Bunkbed (mattress not included) Available in white, chocolate and cherry

with 6 inch memory foam mattress Reg. $2198

1398

Reg. $798

498

BEDROOM SUITE

Dresser, mirror, night table, queen headboard, footboard & rails.

LEATHER CHAIR & OTTOMAN

2198

SECTIONAL Available in left or right hand facing chaise Available in chocolate, grey and red.

In stock in ivory, red, grey, saddle & chocolate

Reg. $1998

1298

DINETTE TABLE & 4 CHAIRS Reg. $898

598

$ Furnishing the Island since 1977 Locally Owned & Operated FOLLOW US

Join us for our latest commercials, promotions & monthly flyers!

NANAIMO STORE ONLY Monday - Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday - Friday 9:30am - 9pm Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm Sunday & Holidays 11am - 5pm

DODD’S CREDIT

DODD’S FURNITURE & MATTRESS www.doddsfurniture.com

Reg. $1998

1298

QUEEN SIZE SET

Pocket coil with Cool Action Dual Effects, gel memory foam, and Serta support foam.

898

King size also on sale

“We Won’t Be Undersold!”

NANAIMO

6421 Applecross Rd (behind Ricky’s Restaurant)

250.390.1125

VICTORIA

715 Finlayson Street

250.388.6663

20 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Meet the Professionals For the best in quality, service & products call or visit these fine businesses!

Tupper

Walk-Ins Welcome!

“A Cut Above the Rest”

Home Health Care Ltd. Your “One Stop Shop”

For the Physically Impaired and the Seniors’ Community

• Creative, Up-to-Date Techniques

On-site Digital Xray

• Where Pleasing YOU is Important!

Dental Floats

• New and Used Scooters • Power & Manual Wheelchairs • Walkers & Bathroom Aids • Stair Lifts • Vans & Lifts The New Generation

TRUE DIMENSION

250-338-8873

250-334-1906

2300 Cousins Ave., Courtenay www.tupperhomehealthcare.com tupperhealth@shaw.ca

Ultrasound Wellness Exams

• Reasonable Prices!

Parasite Control

Brenda Sandi Janine H A I R

Lameness Exams Pre-Purchase Exams

D E S I G N S

Chad 250-897-5254 or 250-703-0371

1935 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay (Lots of Free Parking)

www.truedimension.com

www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.ca

EIA Testing (Coggings)

250-218-6610

Is your solution.

VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION #J-2703 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay

250-897-1124

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Sat 10 - 4

Did you a financial goal goal for you Did make you make a financial for 2016? you 2016? Are you ready to make an action plan?plan? you ready to make anyou action Did Are you make a financial goal for 2016? Or, is it just time for a change? Or,ready is it to just time a change? Are you make an for action plan?

Serving Parksville - Comox Valley - North Island

At Septen Financial,

Get hooked on us!

Vaccines

At Septen Financial, Or, is it just time we bring 67bring years67 ofyears experience we of experience in the investment, banking, and and in the investment, banking, for ainsurance change? industries and would love

Seasonal Storage Solutions

insurance industries and love At Septen Financial, we bring 67 years of would experience the opportunity to have a positi ve the opportunity to have a positi ve in the investment, banking, andﬁinsurance industries and impact on your nancial future. impact on your ﬁ nancial future. would love the opportunity to have a positive impact on Cathy, Laurie and Kirk Cathy, Laurie and Kirk your financial future.

Unlike a diet or exercise goal that requires you to wake up each morning and resolve all over again, a ﬁnancial goal can be something

Unlike a diet or exercise goal that requires youwake to wakeup up each each morning and resolve all over again, a financial goal acanfinancial be something Unlike a that dietis or exercise goal that youngto andhelps resolve all over again, goal set-up at the beginning of therequires year and forgetti that a change has beenmorning made is what you achieve your goal. that isisset-up at theatbeginning of the yearof andthe forgetti ng and that aforgetting change has been made is what helps you achieve yourisgoal. can be something that set-up the beginning year that a change has been made Making a financially achievable New Year’s resolution is easy to start, requires minimal effort to maintain, and can mean the world what helps Making a financially achievable New Year’s resolution is easy to start, requires minimal effort to maintain, and can mean the world you achieve your financially to you, yourgoal. family,Making and your fianancial goals....achievable New Year’s resolution is easy to start, requires minimal effort to to you, your family, and your financial goals.... maintain, and can mean the world to you,Contact your family, and your financial goals.... Contact us today to get started! us today to get started!

Great Great people. Great Great clients.clients. people. Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-897-7463 www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com

recreational activities for seniors

HEAT PUMP/AC from

$39 per month

SALES AND SERVICE

The New Degree of Service

Bring It Home

~ CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR IN BUSINESS ~ Wire Rope & Fittings • Splicing Facilities Chains • Industrial Supplies • Hydro Testing Fire Extinguisher Recharging 259 Puntledge Road, Courtenay Phone: 250-334-3707 • Fax: 250-334-3721 2860 North Island Hwy, Campbell River Phone: 250-286-1027 • Fax: 250-286-1024

Fully Registered and Insured Care Aides Affordable Individual and Group Rates

Hours: Sun. 12noon - 7:30pm • Heat Pumps •105 Furnaces • Fireplaces 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Mon. 11am - 8:00pm BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY! • Hot Water • HRVs • Ductless Heat Pumps ° Tue. - Sat. 11am - 9:00pm • On-Demand Hot Water • Natural Gas UP TO 250-897-7463 250-897-7463 250-897-7463 250-897-74 Call Darren at: 250-465-8714 LICENSED PREMISES $2,500 IN www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com www.waynemackenziego cvccclub@gmail.com 250-334-2100 • www.21deg.com 450 Ryan Rd, Courtenay REBATES

What are clients saying?

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

Close to Comox Base

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Custom • Remodellin Appraisals • RepairsProviding safe, reliable, quality Appraisals • Re care and

750 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-871-1501

Nacho Deluxe: sm $5.45 Lg $7.25 Beef or Bean Taco $149 Beef Salad $7.35 - Chicken Salad $8.00 2nd Burrito ½ Price Chicken Fajita: sm $5.10 Lg $8.00 2 Crisp Meat Burrito $6.90 2 Taco Bean or Beef Combo $6.90

1566 Ryan Road E.

www.comoxvalleyselfstorage.com

Unit 211D 750 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-871-1501 750 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-871-1501

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

250-339-6499

Sales Event

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

50% Off

Save Up to

on select Innovia and Innovia Touch carpets!

$500

“I have been working with Laurie Shambrook for nearly 10 years. She continues to deliver exceptional financial planning advice and customer service. Because of Laurie’s integrity and Custom • Remodelling • Gems Custom • Remodelling financial expertise, I sleep better • Gems at nightAppraisals knowing that she•always Appraisals • Repairs Repairs has the best interests of me and my family in mind.” Laurie Shambrook Mark Allan, Courtenay

Save Up to

(10% Off to a maximum discount of $500)

on select ﬂooring including hardwood, vinyl, tile and more!

Great people. Great clients.

A weight loss program “that just makes sense”

Call Kristin 250-334-7008 for a consultation

250-871-1501

laurie.shambrook@septen.com COURTENAY » CAMPBELL RIVER TRAIL » GRAND FORKS » KELOWNA

>FRESH, QUALITY INGREDIENTS FOR A Custom • Remodellin GREAT Appraisals • Re TASTE!

NOT JUST PIZZA...

IT’S ISLANDER PIZZA!

NEXT TO SUPERSTORE

#5-795 Ryan Rd., Courtenay

250-338-4666 www.islanderpizza.ca

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

January 21, FRIDAY 2016 ■8 21 ■ Thursday, MUSICFEST SHOW PM April 14th - Ferris & Jason Ramero April 24th - 24th Street Wailers Tix available online at www.islandmusicfest.com or at The Cumberland Hotel

ARTS

WED 7:30pm to 10:30pm Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie

FRI 9pm-1am Karaoke with Kim

SUN 1pm-3pm Meat Draw Bingo

2714 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland 250-336-8844 www.cumberlandhotel.ca LIVE BANDS SATURDAYS 9 PM - 1 AM

JANUARY 23

Machine Gun Kelly JANUARY 30

Little Big Shot

WED 7:30pm-10:30pm FRI 9pm-1am SUN 1pm-3pm Meat Draw Bingo 8 pm-Midnight Karaoke Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie Karaoke with Kim 2714 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland 250-336-8844

www.cumberlandhotel.ca

JOIN US FRIDAY NIGHT

Renée Poisson’s multi-faceted exhibition, Meet the Ground, opens Friday at the Comox Valley Art Gallery.

PHOTO Submitted

JANUARY 29TH

New CVAG exhibit a ground-meeting experience

“In the midst of meeting the ground I am experiencing a quiet revolution.” So writes Renée Poisson about her upcoming exhibition Meeting the Ground. It opens Jan. 22 at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay, with an artist talk, performance and reception starting at 6 p.m. The multi-faceted exhibition, which will run until the closing event on March 5, consists of sculptural elements, printed material, video projection and collaboration performances. Poisson, a Comox Valley resident who has been practising art for five decades, is conducting a performance residency prior to the opening as she prepares and installs the exhibition. Poisson’s work is immersive, with an emphasis on dissolving identity through her ongoing experience of walking towards death as an ordinary aging person. She uses the repeated practice of deliberate uncontrolled falling and video documentation to examine the movement.

Her performance, We Rise We Fall is collaboratively constructed with Susan Cook, Ann Marie Lisch, Nicole Crouch, Trudy Beaton and Holly Bright. In conjunction with Meeting the Ground, there will be a community exhibition entitled Falling. It will include the work of local school groups and ongoing participatory art-making in response to Poisson’s exhibition. There will also be workshops and all-ages Make Art Saturdays in conjunction with the exhibition. The workshops, led by storyteller and teacher Margo McLoughlin, will include sessions up to an hour long for children and youth, and longer sessions for adults. The children and youth workshops are booked through school programs. The adult workshops cost $25, and advance registration is preferred. The Make Art Saturdays are dropins for all ages. Admission is by donation. Here is a full schedule for events related to Meeting the Ground.

• Friday, Jan. 22 – Opening events: artist talk 6 p.m., performance and reception 7 p.m. • Sunday, Jan. 31 – Workshop “Meeting the Ground of Life and Death” (adults), 1 to 4 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 1 – Workshops “Storytelling and Mindfulness” (children and youth) • Saturday, Feb. 5 – Make Art Saturday, drop-in, all ages art-making, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Sunday, Feb. 28 – Workshop “Dancing With the Messengers” (adults), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 29 – Workshops “Storytelling and Mindfulness” (children and youth) • Saturday, March 5 -- Make Art Saturday, drop-in, all ages art-making, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Saturday, March 5 – Closing event: publication launch and performance, 2 p.m. For more details or to register for a workshop, please call (250) 338-6211 or visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com.

LONG TABLE DINNER

See our ad on page 22 for details

$60 • Call 250-338-7741

Cumberland dance Saturday to raise money for downtown mural

Cumberland Culture and Arts Society is hosting an Electroswing Speakeasy dance at the Cumberland Masonic Hall 2687 Dunsmuir on Jan. 23, 9 p.m.

to 1 a.m. to raise money to have Gillian Brooks paint a mural in downtown Cumberland. There will be live jazz, special guests,

door prizes and legendary electroswing DJ Eliazar, get your tickets for only $10 at Rare Bird Books or Rider’s Pizza in Cumberland.

F LY

check your

Pulse

ING CANOE

EST

COAST PU

PUB OPEN 11AM-LATE

Come in and check out our New Menu!

Complete the survey...

Win a $1000

Grocery store gift card!

...three $1,000 gift card prizes available to be won.

ENTER AT: www.pulseresearch.com/vancouverisland

The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • thewesterlyhotel.ca

22 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Merville celebrates Robbie Burns Day In a fantastic tribute to the spirit of Robbie Burns, on Saturday, Jan. 23, the Fiddlejam Funtime Fiddlers will play for your dancing pleasure at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. Along with the bagpipes, the fiddle is the musical instrument of choice for strapping, bare-legged, kilted Scots and the local

Fiddlejam Fiddlers know how to shake the thistles and spurtles to get the dancers up onto the floor. Celtic caller June Cannon will guide the dancers with her clear and clever instructions, always with an eye on those who might need a bit more guidance. Doors open at 7 p.m., with a compli-

mentary contra dance workshop right before the dance to loosen you up and to prepare you for the spins and lively steps of the Virginia Reel and the Gay Gordon. The dancing begins at 7:30 and families and single dancers are very welcome. Singles can pair up with anyone during the contras and our

contra sets last about 15 to 20 minutes. To strut our musical versatility, we also play old time waltzes and reels; jigs and swing; schottisches and foxtrots. As we toast the celebration of the poetry of Robbie Burns and the new tradition of Scottish contra dances, we will have healthy helpings of

Brian Scott

Zocalo toasts the Scottish bard Come all ye lads and lassies to the Zocalo Café to celebrate the Scottish bard Robbie Burns on Saturday, Jan. 23. Traditional Celtic music will be provided by The Black Swan Fiddlers, featuring Madelaine Guimond, Raven Lees, Mya Williamson with Paul Gervais on guitar, Jeff Butterworth on mandolin and vocals,

David Stevenson on fiddle, flute and penny whistle. Music starts at 7 p.m.. If you like Celtic music and you want the pure drop, what better way to celebrate Robbie Burns Day than with traditional foot tapping Scottish polkas, jigs and reels? Vocalist Jackie Lambeth will delight you with her rendi-

Award winning duo The Silver Screen Scoundrels are set to perform at Studio Live with Music, Laughs and Silent Films this Jan. 29. The Scoundrels consist of Brandon Isaak from Whitehorse, Yukon on guitar, vocals, harmonica and drums and Keith Picot from Salt Spring Island on upright bass. Brandon recently won a Maple Blues Award (the national blues awards) for Acoustic Artist of the Year and is nominated for Guitarist of the Year this year. (The 2016 Maple Blues Awards will be announced this month). Last year Isaak was nominated for Song Writer and Album of the Year. Picot most recently received a MBA for Bass Player of the Year and is considered one of the top swing bass players around today. Isaak and Picot put on an extremely entertaining multi media show combining world class original roots music with original silent films with lots of laughs throughout. They have taken the old classic art form of silent movies and propelled it into

the modern world. A must see show! The Scoundrels will be performing at Studio Live on Friday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. Studio Live is an intimate venue with great ambiance and sound, located at 2679 Beaufort Ave., Cumberland. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at Bop City Records, Courtenay, Blue Heron Books, Comox and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland or $25 at the door.

F I N E

tion of soulful Scottish ballads. There will be the traditional haggis with roast beef and dessert as well as poetry and a piper! Tickets $25. Reservations recommended.

OPEN WEEKENDS 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or by appointment across from the Black Creek Store 8269 North Island Hwy. 250-337-1941 www.brianscottfineart.com

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

75 MUG

$15.00 /Jug

January Liquor Store Specials

Rialto Presents

Show Times Jan 22 – 28 Captiview Available In Theatres 1 & 4

Puccini’s TurandoT at the Met. Opera January 30, 10am sTar Wars: The Force aWakens 3D PG: Violence;

FRI-SUN NIGHTS 2D: 6:35 & 3D 9:30; MON-THU NIGHTS: 3D 5:35 & 2D 8:30; WKND MATS: 3D 12:30 & 2D 3:30

13 hours 14A: violence; FRI-SUN NIGHTS: 6:45 & 9:55; MON-THU NIGHTS: 5:45 & 9:55; WKND MATS: 12:10 & 3:40

norm oF The norTh G; FRI-SUN NIGHTS: 6:55; MON-THU NIGHTS: 5:55; SAT MATS: 12:20 & 3:50; SUN MATS: 12:00 & 2:20 sPoTlighT 14A; FRI-SUN NIGHTS: 9:20; MON-THU NIGHTS: 8:20 The revenanT 14A: violence, nudity, coarse language; FRI-SUN

NIGHTS: 7:30; MON-THU NIGHTS: 6:30; WKND MATS: 12:00 & 3:20 www.landmarkcinemas.com Driftwood Mall 250-338-5550

WHAT’SatUP the SATURDAY JAN 23 Comedy Night

with Sophie Buddle & Amber Harper Young. Laughter starts at 8pm, $10 cover

SATURDAY FEB 6 UFC 196- Werdum Velasquez Prelims at 6, main card at 7. Novs.cove r. SATURDAY FEB 6 Yukon Blonde Tix $15 + GST in advance. Doors at 9:30 SATURDAY FEB 13 David James & Big River Tix $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Doors at 7:30, show at 8

while supplies last

BUD & Bud Light 24s $300 BELOW

Christmas

All LIQUOR SPECIALS carry over into January We're Celebrating our

A R T

GALLERY

January Special

Silver Screen Scoundrels coming

“haggis” to titillate the tastebuds, along with other treats, from the contra canteen. Kilts are great for dancing in, so wear your colours with flare and we’ll create a dance to make the Highlanders proud. Cost is $10/adults, $5/youth and you can come as a family for $22. FMI 339-4249.

the

LIQUOR STORE PRICE

40 Anniversary! th

GIVEAWAYS in the Pub and enter to... WIN BOX SEATS too see THE CANUCKS Daily

Accommodations included!

MONDAY - Karaoke TUESDAY - $5 Burger Night WEDNESDAY - Pool & Poker THURSDAY - Georgia Straight Jazz Society concerts

FRIDAY - Music Bingo SATURDAY - Live Music and/or DJ SUNDAY- FREE POOL

Great Food • Great Beer

www.AvalancheBar.ca 275 - 8th Street, Courtenay 250-331-0334

2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay 250-334-4500 www.whistlestoppub.com

arts@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Great Times

Y E L L A V X nAArgTTTaa o L O Y d r n e E M a n l L t O in e o L D n c C e in S A l f D b V o a le X oSncgAoTtTlaansdteLong Tab O L Y d M n E Y a l O L t E o L C c L S A L f V o A e f A Tast H A Taste o y l r r COMOX COMOX V Y e e n t s in e D W e l e r b e h a l t n T e t t loytthlHlaeaonnWddeLLsootennrgAglyTHabotlelDin 29th r e E t s L e L W c e Y S A h f t E V o t e A t AAyTT,aaJsstaenuofarSyAct2o9tJhan2u0aF1r6ryyid2Ha9oyt,theJl2a0nu16ary :30 C CO OMMOOX XV A L Frida T FArtidthh|aeey7:3,WW0peemssttDee6inF:3rrnll0yeEprmHS:3oh0otTrpemdl'oDeinuvnreers | 7 S E euAvret0stpm hor d'oeurvyre2s 9| t7h 2200v1a166ilable at Front 'o F d r o h m p 0 :3 6 F E S T F E S T Tickets AvFFarilrida6idb:3aleayTya,ic,t kJFJeroatsannnAtuuvDaaaeilsrakbyle2aT9:3ticFt0rokhpenmttsDDAeinsnkneerr uvvreress || 77:30pm Din e 'o d r o h u e m 'o p d 0 r T S E 66:3:30pm ho vailable aatt FFroronntt DDeesskk $60 T F S E F $60 Call 250-338-7741 Tickke$etst6s AA0vailable

Y E K Y S I E H K S Y W I Y E E H K K W S S I W H WHHHIISSI KKEE Y WW ky Distillery Macallan Whis and e h T y b d te Hos chie, Scotl from Craigella

The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre

$60

60 Tic $ 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • thewesterlyhotel.ca

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 23

24 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com JANUARY 2016

Strengthen The Business Community. Strengthen Your Business.

The Chamber acts as a catalyst for business growth and opportunity, for innovation and partnerships, and for a diverse business community. We lobby for good government on your behalf and we keep you informed of proposed regulations that can impact your business.

UPCOMING EVENTS Connect with your Community Thursday, January 21st Eyes on the Future Forecasting Lunch 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM, Crown Isle Resort event sponsored by MNP and CVEDS

Saturday, January 30th Annual Community Awards Gala

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Florence Filberg Centre

Tuesday, February 23 Chamber Tradeshow at the Native Son’s Hall

Tables are on Sale now!

Tuesday, March 8 Member Open House Tickets: comoxvalleychamber.com

Credibility & Reputation

Membership has its benefits

According to a study conducted by the Shapiro Group, 63% of consumers are more likely to do business with you if they know you are a Chamber member.

Membership for a business

Business Information

Support our local business community! New members are

Access to reliable, current, and relevant information takes more than, “googling it”. Let our team do the research, filter and sort through the results, and deliver relevant and accurate content to you.

with 3 - 15 employees is only $24.16 a month

always welcome – join online today

www.comoxvalleychamber.com

Promote Your Business Marketing and advertising opportunities are available to chamber members including an enhanced directory listing, trade shows, sponsorships and over 30 networking events. Use our Facebook page and other social media tools to Build Your Brand.

Protection & Savings Our medical, dental and disability plans are affordable - even if you are a company of one. Save on credit and debit processing fees, gasoline, email marketing and social media training for you and your staff.

250.334.3263 courtenay@wedler.com #211-2459 Cousins Ave., Courtenay

• Residential Subdivision & Rezoning • Onsite Waste Water Treatment & Disposal • Municipal & Civil Engineering Consultants

Business Solutions For Design, Print & Web

“Searle’s, for that ‘hard to fit’ foot” “Serving the Comox Valley for over 80 Years”

250 Fifth Street Courtenay

250-334-3178

Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 5:30 pm Fridays till 9:00 pm

www.searlesshoes.com

160 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay

250-338-5841 Serving the Comox Valley since 1977

FULL SERVICE MAINTENANCE

For All Makes And Models Of Cars And Trucks State-of-the-Art Computerized System for Diagnostic Testing

info@surecourtenay.ca info@surecourtenay.ca

www.GlennsAutoRepairs.com

How are your finances feeling? Let’s sit down and talk about your financial wellness. Courtenay branch / 200-470 Puntledge Road / T.250.334.8888 / cwbank.com/wellness

BECOME A PROUD COMOX VALLEY CHAMBER MEMBER

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 25

DrivewayCanada.ca |

KIA Telluride Honda Ridgeline

Chevy Cruze Hatchback

BMW M2 Coupe

Hot new rides at Detroit show Detroit, MI – A chill wind blew snow outside but inside the huge Cobo Hall conference centre, a great deal of hot air accompanied every new model announcement. More than 5,000 journalists from 60-plus countries make this annual pilgrimage to the North American International Auto Show. Dozens of new cars and trucks are revealed to applause and some gasps though not nearly as loudly as in the old days before the internet. Now carefully orchestrated ‘leaks’ and ‘sneak peeks’ cut surprises to the minimum. Nevertheless, it’s still the hottest place to be for the auto world despite the frigid conditions outside. Space limitations prevent us from parading the dozens of vehicles revealed over the two-day official preview, which follow the ‘special invite only’ previews that the manufacturers offer up in the days running up to the show! You get the picture: so here’s just a taste of what caught our eye on the show floor – detailed specs and prices are months away in many cases. Chevrolet introduced the 2017 Cruze Hatchback, set to go on sale in the fall of this year. The liftgate opens to offer 524 litres of cargo space behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded, Dozens of new cargo space expands to cars and trucks 1,189 litres. Finally, a good are revealed to replacement for the Pontiac applause and some Vibe, which died with the brand. gasps though not It features standard 1.4-litre nearly as loudly turbo engine with direct injection and Stop/Start as in the old technologies plus electric days before the power steering. internet. Honda unveiled the allnew 2017 Ridgeline truck Keith Morgan promising “superior on-road performance – with the segment’s best handling, ride quality, cabin quietness and all-weather traction capabilities.” Frankly, it’s in tough in a tough market full of tough successful domestic and import competitors. A round of applause for KIA, the Korean company that continues to challenge its big brother Hyundai and indeed the rest of the market with interesting concepts and production cars. The Telluride concept is its take on a premium large sport utility vehicle, featuring three-rows of seating for seven passengers. Notable are the front doors and rearhinged back doors that swing open 90 degrees in opposing directions. Moving upmarket, sorry Hyundai you will be in that rarefied air soon. The first ever BMW M2 is the entry-level model to the brands renowned M performance lineup. It will feature a newly developed M TwinPower Turbo technology 3-litre, 6-cylinder engine producing 365 hp, capable of soaring to 100 clicks in around 4.2 seconds. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

‘‘

’’

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until February 1, 2016. See toyota.ca for complete details. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *Lease example: 2016 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $26,375 includes $1,885 freight/PDI leased at 3.49% over 60 months with $1,975 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $135 with a total lease obligation of $18,227. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. †Finance offer: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval. **Lease example: 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A MSRP is $17,610 and includes $1,615 freight/PDI leased at 1.49% over 60 months with $995 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $78 with a total lease obligation of $10,414. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ††Finance offer: 0% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval. ***Lease example: 2016 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 DZ5BNT-A with a vehicle price of $38,555 includes $1,885 freight/PDI leased at 4.99% over 60 months with $2,850 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $198 with a total lease obligation of $26,665. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. †††Finance offer: 2.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval. ‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services (TFS) on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. Down payment and first semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. ‡‡Don’t Pay for 90 Days on Toyota Financial Service Finance Contracts (OAC) on all new 2015 and 2016 Toyota models. Offer valid from January 5 - February 1, 2016. Interest deferment on all finance contracts at no cost for at least 60 days. Interest will commence on or after the 61st day after the contract date. The first payment will be due 90 days from the contract date. Available with monthly or bi weekly payment frequency. Not available on lease. ‡‡‡Vehicle MSRP greater than $60,000 earns 20,000 Aeroplan miles plus 5000 Aeroplan bonus miles for a total of 25,000 miles. Sequoia qualifies for double Aeroplan miles bonus for a total of 50,000 Aeroplan miles. Double Miles offer eligibility is calculated on national MSRP and MSRP does not include freight/pdi, air conditioning charge, taxes, license, insurance, registration, duties, levies, fees, dealer fees or other charges. Miles offer valid on vehicles purchased/leased, registered and delivered between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Customers must be an Aeroplan Member prior to the completion of the transaction. Offer subject to change without notice. Some conditions apply. Other miles offers available on other vehicles. See Toyota.ca/aeroplan or your Dealer for details. ®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

Visit the Detroit Auto Show gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

GET UP TO

50,000 MILES

‡‡‡

TOYOTA IS NOW AN AEROPLAN® PARTNER

NOW AVAILABLE AS A HYBRID

2016 RAV4

RAV4 FWD LE MSRP FROM $26,375 incl. F+PDI

LEASE FROM *

135

FINANCE FROM †

0.99%

RAV4 LIMITED SHOWN MSRP incl. F+PDI $39,385

A.P.R. / 36 mos.

semi-monthly/60 mos. @ 3.49% A.P.R.‡

2016 COROLLA

2016 COROLLA CE MSRP FROM $17,610 incl. F+PDI

LEASE FROM **

semi-monthly/60 mos. @ 1.49% A.P.R.‡

FINANCE FROM ††

A.P.R. / 48 mos.

COROLLA SPORT SHOWN MSRP incl. F+PDI $21,495

2016 TACOMA DCAB V6 SR5 MSRP FROM $38,555 incl. F+PDI

$ TACOMA DCAB 4x4 WITH TRD SPORT PKG SHOWN MSRP incl. F+PDI $40,875

DON’T PAY FOR 90 DAYS GETYOURTOYOTA.CA

LEASE FROM ***

198

FINANCE FROM †††

A.P.R. / 36 mos.

semi-monthly/60 mos. @ 4.99% A.P.R.‡

ON ALL NEW TOYOTA FINANCE PLANS (OAC).

2.49%

‡‡

Wise customers read the fine print: *, ★, †, ≥, ♦, §, ≈ The Cold Days Hot Deals Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after January 11, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from January 5 – February 1, 2016, and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a Purchase Price of $27,790 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $267 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $27,790. ≥3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX with a Purchase Price of $21,998/$20,998/$22,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $62/$59/$65 with a cost of borrowing of $3,706/$3,537/$3,874 and a total obligation of $25,704/$24,535/$26,872. ♦3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $26,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $73 with a cost of borrowing of $3,880 and a total obligation of $30,378. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a purchase price of $27,595 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $240 for a total obligation $31,207. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of July 1, 2015 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

26 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

T:10”

COLD HOT

DAYS DEALS SALES EVENT

NO PAYMENTS FOR IT ALL ENDS FEBRUARY 1ST!

26,498

2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX

22,998 FINANCING + ,

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT. †

FINANCE FOR

WEEKLY♦

65 3.99

WEEKLY ≥

UP TO

ON MOST MODELS

73 3.49 @

21,998

20,998

DAYS ★

IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS*

7100

CANADA’S #1-SELLING MINIVAN FOR OVER 31 YEARS

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $7,100 FINANCE FOR CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 FINANCE FOR CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

62 3.99

WEEKLY≥

59 3.99 @

WEEKLY≥

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Plus shown: $30,940.§

LEGENDARY JEEP CAPABILITY

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $34,540.§

CANADA’S FAVOURITE CROSSOVER^

2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $32,140.§

AFFORDABLE LUXURY

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting from price for 2016 Chrysler 200 C shown: $30,140.§

REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT?

DON’T PAY EXCESSIVE RATES. GET GREAT RATES AS LOW AS 4.99% OAC ≈

chryslercanada.ca/offers

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 27

SPORTS Regehr earns scholarship ■ Earle Couper coup@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Joel Regehr of Courtenay received the 2015 Ray Lepp Volleyball Scholarship on Friday, Jan. 15 prior to the UBC Thunderbirds game against the Brandon Bobcats. Regehr, a Mark R. Isfeld graduate, played on Canada’s junior national team during the summer. The 6’7” and 207-pound middle blocker is in his second year with the T-Birds. Volleyball BC awards a $2,000 Ray Lepp scholarship annually to

one female and one male player. UBC men’s volleyball coach Richard Schick had high praise for Regehr when he announced he would be joining the team. “With his size and physical ability, he’s going to be an outstanding CIS player.” SIDE OUTS In 2013, Regehr was ranked the #5 graduating player in B.C. high school boys volleyball by The Province … G.P. Vanier grad Brad Gunter (Thompson Rivers University WolfPack) won the 2014 Ray Lepp Scholarship … UBC is fifth in the 13-team CanWest conference …

Joel Regehr (left) receives the 2015 Ray Lepp Volleyball Scholarship from Boris Tyzuk of Volleyball BC.

PHOTO BY richard lam/ubc thunderbirds

United rings in new year in style

THIS WEEK’S

BIG

■ Earle Couper coup@comoxvalleyrecord.com

■ all star on the move Chase Hobenshield of Vanier was a first team all star at the Towhee Invitational tournament on the weekend. The hosts finished fifth with Killarney taking top spot. Read the full story online at comoxvalleyrecord.com.

PHOTO BY PEGGY STREET

Hard work over the holiday hiatus paid off big time for Comox Valley United as they opened 2016 with a bang. Saturday (Jan. 16) night at the Vanier Turf Field, United defeated Saanich Fusion 5-1 to take over sole possession of second place in Div. 1 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League. The teams went into the break with identical 9-3-2 records and Saanich sporting a better goals-for goals-against differential of +12 to United’s +11. The Fusion had won the first meeting between the two teams 2-1 back in October. Comox game MVP Graham McNeill scored twice with Clay Fauchon, Zack Stinson and Grayson Chalifoux adding one each. Cardin Davis netted the lone Saanich goal. “A great result and start to 2016,” said United spokesperson Rob Caya. “We started with two quick goals and never looked back.” The home team led 4-0 at the half. “We have three games left with teams that are going to look a lot different than the first time we played them due to player acquisitions,” Caya noted. When league play wraps up, United will turn its attention to the Jackson Cup competition, featuring 19 Div. 1 and Div. 2 teams in a single-knockout format. Their first game will be Feb. 14 against Div. 2 Castaways. THROW INS Follow team updates on Twitter @cvmens … team info, photos and videos of goals are on their Facebook page … VISL Div. 1 standings in Scoreboard on page 30 …

We are a DESTINATION SPOT... Make us your Liquor Store

Alberta Pure Vodka

375ml

$ 69

750ml

Alberta Premium Rye

375ml

$ 69

750ml

HUGE

SAVINGS On the Dyke Road • 100% Island Owned Our Liquor Store Features the area’s Largest Wine Selection! 3080 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-941-0066

on Molson and Labatt s

24 & 6 pack

While supp

cans only

lies last!!

28 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Red-hot Ice repeat as Fire Fighters tournament champions The Isfeld Ice senior boys basketball team ran their unbeaten streak to 15 games this week with a win at the Fire Fighters Tournament in Esquimalt. The defending tourney champions had a resounding win in the final, beating Victoria High 58-28. Davis Malton was select-

ed player of the game. Noah Kaefer led the team in scoring with 12 points and was again selected the tournament MVP. Anthony Xylinas was selected the tournament’s best defensive player as he played a key role in shutting down Vic High’s top scorer.

In semifinal action earlier in the day Isfeld played Alberni. In the first quarter with the score tied 5-5, the Ice went on a 14-0 run to close out the quarter. Xylinas hit a three off a perfectly executed end play with two seconds left to give Isfeld control of the game.

From that point the Ice cruised to a 61-22 win. The scoring was spread amongst 10 players with Kaefer canning 12 and Jeppe Madsen scoring 11. In the opening round opponent the Ice took on Edward Milne of Sooke. Leading by 12 at the half, the Ice open the third

quarter scoring eight straight and finishing the quarter outscoring Milne 28-7. The final was 71-51. Hank Magdanz led four scorers in double figures with 16, followed by Malton, a tourney all-star, with 15, Kaefer with 12 and Madsen with 11.

Isfeld girls hosting weekend tourney Mark Isfeld Secondary School is hosting its Senior Girls Basketball Invitational this coming Friday and Saturday (Jan. 22-23). Games begin at 10:15 a.m. Friday with the host Isfeld Ice playing Nanaimo (doubling as a AA North Island League game). The G.P. Vanier Towhees play their first game at 1:45 p.m. Friday. The eight-team tournament includes Isfeld, cross-town friendly rivals Vanier, B.C. #1 A-ranked Credo Christian from the Lower Mainland, Alberni (AAA), Shawnigan Lake (AA), Brentwood (AA), Carihi (AA) and Nanaimo District Secondary (AA). This past weekend, the Isfeld senior girls placed third in the competitive Victoria Police tournament, winning two of three games. Complete details and a team photo are online at comoxvalleyrecord.com

COURTENAYSES COURTENAY $ save$410 410 save

® ® ‘HINTON’ BERKLINE BERKLINE ‘HINTON’ RECLININGSOFA SOFA RECLINING

Searsreg. reg.1299.99. 1299.99. Sears 889.99 889.99 ONLY32.97 32.97 ONLY MONTHLY* MONTHLY* Tosscushion cushion Toss soldseparately separately sold

$ save$910 910 save

Book in January or FeBruary and receive $40 oFF Siding cleaning

® ® ‘TRIESTE II’ EL-RAN EL-RAN ‘TRIESTE II’ LEATHERRECLINING RECLINING LEATHER SOFA SOFA

Searsreg. reg.2899.99. 2899.99. Sears 1989.99 1989.99 ONLY73.71 73.71 ONLY MONTHLY* MONTHLY* Matching‘Sarasota’ ‘Sarasota’ Matching tablesalso alsoononsale sale tables

$ save$160 160 save

Beat the Summer Water reStrictionS shineezewindowcare@gmail.com 250-897-6282

‘METRO’QUEEN QUEEN ‘METRO’ SIZESLAT SLATBED BED SIZE

consistsofof • •consists headboard, headboard, footboardand andrails rails footboard Searsreg. reg.549.97. 549.97. Sears 389.97 389.97 ONLY14.45 14.45 ONLY MONTHLY* MONTHLY*

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND

LITTLE BIG SHOT LIVE ROCK • 9:30 PM • NO COVER SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD

THE FABULOUS MUTTS

$ THE $OF PRICEOF THE PRICE save 351 save 351 SEASON! SEASON! OURLOWEST LOWEST OUR

LIVE ROCK • 9:30 PM • NO COVER

TUESDAY 7:30PM

WEDNESDAYS 9PM

Hosted by Bruce & Judy Wing

Where you can WIN up to 1000 Loonies!

OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY SATURDAY 2 PM

LOONIE TUNES KARAOKE

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER Try Your Hand at Your Poker Face!

‘SUMMIT’TWIN-OVER-DOUBL TWIN-OVER-DOUB ‘SUMMIT’ BUNKBED BED BUNK 9999

THURSDAYS 8PM

2298 2298

OPEN JAM NIGHT

consistsofofheadboard, headboard,footboar footboa • •consists ladder andguardrails guardrails SAVE$701. $701. ladder and SAVE Sears reg. SONY Sears reg. SONY 999.97. GRANDWEGA™ WEGA™ 999.97. GRAND 648.97 50"TVTV 648.97 50" HDTVcompatible compatible •HDTV • ONLY ONLY progressivescan scan •progressive • 24.04 24.04 #15843. Searsreg. reg.2999.99. 2999.99. #15843. Sears MONTHLY* MONTHLY*

with Barry & Friends! Fun & Friendly Come out & Jam!

EVERY SUNDAY NOON

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

model also sale. #15842. 42"42" model also onon sale. #15842. Stands also available. #36338/9. Stands also available. #36338/9.

Saleprp Sale

Prices in effect: Thurs., Jan. 21 to Wed., Jan. 27, 2016, unless otherwise stated, while quantities last

Party @ The

MeX

Open Until 2am Wed-Sat www.mexpub.ca 1001 Ryan Road • 250-703-9573

Fishing, Hunting & Outdoors

700-29th Street, Courtenay

250-334-3171

searscourtenay@shaw.ca

ANTLER SCORING DAY » SATURDAY, JAN. 30 all n.a. big game species eligible for scoring

The Island’s Favourite Tackle Shops

880 Island Highway, Campbell River 250.287.2641 870 Cliﬀe Avenue, Courtenay 250.334.2942

Locally Owned &Operated Operated Locally Owned and Operated Locally Owned and by Sandi Norm Parker. Sandi and Parker. bybySandi &andNorm Norm Parker

Campbell River location only

ALL ENTRANTS RECEIVE A PRIZE!

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 29

30 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

SCORE BOARD BASKETBALL SENIOR BOYS Towhee Tournament Jan. 14-16 @ G.P. Vanier Final Results: 1st Killarney, Vancouver 2nd Wellington, Nanaimo 3rd Dover Bay, Nanaimo 4th King George, Vancouver 5th G.P. Vanier, Courtenay 6th Ballenas, Parksville 7th Howe Sound, Squamish 8th Kwalikum, Parksville 9th Westview, Maple Ridge 10th Gladstone, Vancouver 11th Mt. Doug, Victoria 12th Timberline, Campbell River Most Sportsmanlike Team: Dover Bay Nate DaSilva Towhee Award: Tim Wilson MVP: Jason Tantengco, Killarney 1st All Stars: Chase Hobenshield, Vanier; Ryan MacDonald, Dover Bay; Ted Dumlao, Killarney; Alex Staniforth, Wellington; Hayden Jeffrey, Wellington 2nd All Stars: Tyler Knopp, Vanier; Lucas Sposato, Kwalikum; Shayne Sweder, King George; Jeff Webb, Dover Bay; Kiante Knight, Killarney. VAN. IS. HIGH SCHOOL

4A Boys - Poll #6 - Jan. 17 1 Oak Bay, Victoria (1) 2 Cowichan, Duncan (2) 3 Dover Bay, Nanaimo (3) 4 G.P. Vanier, Courtenay (4) 5 Belmont, Victoria (5) 6 Claremont, Victoria (6) 7 Spectrum, Victoria (7) 3A Boys - Poll #6 - Jan. 17 1 Mark Isfeld, Courtenay (1) 2 Nanaimo (2) 3 Wellington, Nanaimo (4) 4 Ballenas, Parksville (5) 5 Mt. Douglas, Victoria (3) 6 Woodlands, Nanaimo (6) 7 Carihi, Campbell River (7) 8 Alberni, Port Alberni (9) 9 Royal Bay, Victoria (10) 10 Victoria (NR)

SOCCER MID-ISLAND WOMEN

Team Cermaq Outlaws Oceanside United Shooters

W L T Pt 10 1 0 30 8 2 1 25 8 3 1 25

CVUSC Revolution 7 4 1 22 Marine Harvest 5 7 0 15 Courtenay Kickers 4 5 2 14 Alberni Athletics 3 8 1 10 Nanaimo 1 6 1 4 Nanaimo Wheatys 1 10 1 4 Jan. 17 Wheatys 0 Oceanside 4, Bandits 1 Kickers 3, Outlaws 5 Alberni 0, Revolution 3 Shooters 4 Jan. 24 Outlaws vs. Revolution 12 p.m. Willow Point #4, Kickers vs. Shooters 12 p.m. Woodcote, Oceanside vs. Alberni 12 p.m. QBCP East, Nanaimo vs. Wheatys 12 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Bandits bye Goals Shelby Jeeves (Shooters) 14. Emma Greene (Revolution) 12. Rebecca Williams (Outlaws) 11. Shutouts Pamela Richer (Oceanside) 7. Savannah Berins (Revolution) 4. VAN. ISLAND MEN Division One Team W L T Pt Cowichan FC 12 1 2 38 Comox Valley 10 3 2 32 Saanich Fusion 9 4 2 29 Bays United 8 4 3 27 Gorge FC 7 6 2 23 Nanaimo United 7 7 1 22 VI Wave 4 9 2 14 Lakehill FC 3 9 3 12 Vic West 2 9 4 10 Westcastle United 2 12 1 7 Jan. 16 Saanich Fusion 1 (Cardin Davis) Comox Valley United 5 (Clay Fauchon, Graeme McNeill 2, Zack Stinson, Grayson Chalifoux) Jan. 23 Comox Valley United @ Gorge FC

BOWLING CODES COUNTRY LANES Weekly Highlights Monday 9:30 55 Plus Cheryl Davies 200, Roy Brekke 238, Arnie Auerbach 237, June Berry 211, Nick Tjart 224, Ria Tjart 215, Anna Turcott 220, Dave Stacey 262, Ed Farrant 123 Monday 12:30 55 Plus Ben Braun 206, Grace Rodriguez 204, Pat Huntley 210, Bill Tower 213, Marg Moore 205 Monday 4 p.m. Youth Chris Parkinson 184, Zoe West 119,

Bored? Need Cash?

Kaden Friesen 64 Tuesday 9:30 Ladies Shirley Webb 208, Mary McArthur 178, Laurie McWillis 207, Isabelle Bracchi 173, Penny Savin 198 Tuesday 12:30 George Andrews 269, Judith Munro 133, Garry Pearson 154, Lyn Fern 101 Tuesday Night Adult Cindy Eickstein 224, George Ghinis 227, Brian Booth 246, Cynthia Taylor 231, Ken Bird 210, Karen Royer 199, Eric McWillis 198, Vern Greenhill 240, John Graff 202, Duwanee Granneman 218, Steve Robson 229, Marc Davis 238 Wednesday 9:30 55 Plus Nick Tjart 270, Grace Coulter 181,

Pat Ailles 194, Pat Schmidt 221, Mary Sawatsky 193, Ken Scavarda 254, Yvonne Melancon 208, Theresa Pinke 183, Art Wesner 196, Laurie Aucoin 200 Tuesday/Wednesday CRA Leona Wagner 144, Daniel Erb 169, Clayton Heid 143, Mary Evans 127, Michael Campbell 195, Larry McCooey 153 Wednesday Night Adult Al Gavel 298, Ross McWillis 243, Eric McWillis 297, Dave Pond 211, Dave Stevenson 201, Debbie McCooey 202, Wade Raithby 218, Gord Pottruff 261 Thursday 12:30 55 Plus Wayne jeffrey 288, Ivan Ally 292, Bob Sharp 263, Vicki Bailie 206, Lynn

Devries 182, Kathy Lanyon 210 Thursday Adult Scott VanAchte 291, Candace McLellan 234, Jason Fowler 247, Steve Robson 256, Laurie Aucoin 240, Dawn Hill 241, Paul Zorz 290, Anne Bodnar 224 Friday 9:30 55 Plus Minnie Frame 183, Gerhard Sorger 180, Nick Tjart 254, Ed Tanner 241, Trudy Olsen 178, Ken Scavarda 254, Roy Brekke 249, Arnie Auerbacjh 214, George Andrews 192, Ruth Rivington 170 Special Olympics Morgan Bell 198, Kris Bradley 194, Trevor Carter 214, Rose Fulcher 201, Danny Erb 187, Jesse Anderson 134, Mandy Iverson 183

HOCKEY VIJHL North Division Team W L T OTL Pt CR Storm 29 6 1 2 61 Nanaimo Bucs 18 16 1 2 39 CV Glacier Kings 14 21 0 4 32 Oc. Generals 10 25 1 3 24 South Division Team W L T OTL Pt Vic. Cougars 31 4 1 0 63 Kerry Park 20 18 1 0 41 Pen. Panthers 18 18 1 4 41 WShore Wolves 18 18 0 3 39 San. Braves 11 21 2 4 28 Jan. 15 Comox Valley 3

Oceanside 6 Jan. 16 Westshore 5 Comox Valley 4 OT Jan. 17 All Star Classic South 14 North 4 Jan. 21 Comox Valley @ Nanaimo Jan. 23 Kerry Park vs. Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. SC#1 SCORING Glacier Kings Player GP G A Pt G. McInnes 39 19 29 48 B. McReynolds 34 19 22 41 Kyle Wade 37 11 16 27 Liam Nijhoff 34 12 8 20 Jake McKenzie 35 10 10 20 Ty Madden 32 3 17 20 Ronnie Wilkie 22 11 8 19

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent

Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors.

DELIVER PAPERS • 3 Times per week • Steady schedule • Automatic deposit • Work experience

Call: 250-338-0725

COMOX Route #555 Cook Ave., Wollace Ave., Gladstone, Rodello & Fairbairne

Route #641 Torrence, Woodland, Ridgemount and Summit Place

Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

comoxvalleyrecord.com 765 McPhee Ave Courtenay circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

4882

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

BUSINESS

Every Set

of Lost Keys

Vendors wanted for Trash & Treasures Sale Vendors wanted! Interested in an opportunity to showcase your wares? Why not book a table at the Trash & Treasures Sale hosted by The Evergreen Club. This huge sale will take place Sunday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre in the upper Conference Hall. Tables are just $20 per eight-foot

table (or space if table not required). The location is perfect, one floor, under one roof. A huge indoor sale this time of year is just what your customers want! They want a place to be in from the cold, to grab a friend to shop with and socialize with some hot drinks and snack offerings. This is your opportunity to sell anything you like: collectibles, antiques, jewellery, toys, electronics, clothes, crafts, pre-

serves, and the list goes on. It is suggested that all items be clean and in good working order. Individuals, businesses, organizations, clubs, non-profit groups, and families are encouraged to obtain tables quickly, as the event is expected to sell out. If it’s legal to sell...we want you! The $20 deal per table and can be rented through the Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg office at 250-338-1000.

First water treatment options workshop draws interest ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

About 50 people attended a Monday workshop at the Westerly about the Comox Lake Water Treatment Options Study. Hosted by the regional district and Opus DaytonKnight Consultants, attendees were split into groups to discuss survey questions about the

study, which includes a review of water intake from the lake and related treatment options. “It’s really just a value-based survey, meaning that we want people to gauge where their values lie on a number of different questions that are outlined in that survey,” said Koreen Gurak, manager of community engagement and education. “It was a good way to start the conversation.” A number of key points that came out

of the workshop were people’s high value in the safety and quality of water. Discussion also focused on the quantity, security and supply of water, as well as water restrictions. “This is more about the treatment, though, than it is about the actual supply of the water,” Gurak said. The CVRD has commissioned Opus to conduct the study. The resulting project is focussed on the necessary components to meet Island

Canucks Autism Network hosting poker tournament The Canucks Autism Network is hosting a charity poker tournament on March 13, 1 p.m., at the Best Western Coast Westerly Hotel in Courtenay. The charity event’s proceeds are going to support the Canucks Autism Network. The winner of this tournament will receive $1,000. Top five players will be awarded. Seating is limited to 100 players

Health treatment requirements. These include a new intake in Comox Lake or the Puntledge River, a treatment plant, a pumping station and a pipeline. Monday’s session was the first in a series of workshops that will lay out available options for treatment. No price tags have been discussed, but discussion has started about possible sites for a filtration plant and why filtration is necessary. The next workshop — likely to be held

in spring — might include dollar values associated with type of treatment options. The survey is available until Jan. 25. It can be found at bit. ly/1RyILlU

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 31

Has a Story “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive-to-replace smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief.” – War Amps supporter

The Key Tag Service – it’s free and it works. Nearly 13,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year. Order key tags online.

The War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca

The War Amps does not receive government grants. Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001

Experiencing Vision Loss?

Consider Having A Low Vision Evaluation Macular Degeneration Stroke Diabetic Retinopathy Glaucoma

Dr. Shaun F. Golemba, IALVS Member

1-855-640-8752

4009 Redford Street, Port Alberni | LowVisionBC.ca

and cost of entry is $50. (Tickets for the tournament will be available at the Westerly Hotel by month’s end.) Aside from the great poker tournament, there will also be a silent auction, running concurrently. The CAN is currently soliciting for anyone who may be willing to donate a prize for this great cause. For more information, contact Bob Coltart at 250-792-5546.

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Market Report TSX Composite DJIA Gold Cdn$ ETFs & Global Investments Claymore BRIC (CBQ) BHP Billiton ADR (BHP) Power Shrs. QQQ (Nasdaq 100) Aberdeen Asia Pacific (FAP) S&P TSX 60 (XIU) Government Bonds 5 year (CDN) 10 year (CDN) 30 year (CDN) 30 year Treasury bonds (US) Fixed Income GICs HOME TRUST COMPANY CDN WESTERN BANK CDN WESTERN BANK

12002.24 16016.02 1102.40 0.6853 US$ 15.50 20.07 US$ 101.06 US$ 4.19 17.79 0.53% 1.11% 1.94% 2.75% 1 yr: 1.550% 3 yr: 1.870% 5 yr: 2.250%

Stock Watch Royal Bank TD Bank Bank of Nova Scotia BCE Potash Corp. of Sask. Suncor Energy Inc. Crescent Point Energy Cdn. Oil Sands Husky Energy Pembina Pipe Line Transcanada Corp. Teck Resources Ltd. Cameco Investment Trusts Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners Morguard Real Estate Inv. Tr. Cdn. Real Estate Inv. Tr. Riocan Investment Tr.

67.43 50.29 53.27 54.48 23.65 29.09 13.21 8.13 13.20 27.95 43.02 4.97 15.88

32.09 12.29 39.63 23.36

Paul Chisholm Vice President, Investment Advisor

250-334-5611 There’s Wealth in Our Approach.™ Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Rates and prices as of Jan. 19 /16. Rates and prices subject to change and availability. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member–Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © 2016 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.

At the heart of the

community

CUPE members provide public

library services throughout Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, the Central Coast, and some northern Gulf Islands – at 39 branches in 37 communities. We are frontline staff including library assistants, ofﬁce workers, circulation supervisors, IT, and drivers. We ensure our library users get the books and

information they want – whether at library branches or in remote locations. Libraries are important to the communities we serve. We invite all library lovers to visit our website.

www.loveourlibrary.ca

A message from CUPE 401, your Vancouver Island Regional Library workers.

cope 491

7378031

32 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Glacier Grannies host Stephen Lewis Foundation rep

Sheelane Stigant sent in this photo of a feeding frenzy birdseed - at Lancaster Park on a wet winter afternoon. Email “Your View” photo submissions – colour or B&W - to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord. com. It may get published in an upcoming issue.

YOUR VIEW Richardson wins Governor General’s Award The Governor General’s from studies. Academic Medal is the highest This year, Haley Richardson award offered to a high school placed first in Mark Isfeld Secstudent, and is based on all ondary based on her academic Grade 11 and 12 courses. average of 96.75 per cent. The calculation is done only The Governor-General Award after all provincial exams is always a close competition, have been marked, so schools and a gap of half a percentage will not know the final result point is considered a decisive Richardson until late August. margin. By this time, the recipient is often The second-place student had an off to university, and the presentation average that would have been good of the award must wait until a break enough to win in most years, and Rich-

ardson surpassed that mark by a full 1.2 per cent. This is not the first exclusive achievement Haley has attained this year. Months before her graduation, Richardson was recognized for winning the grand prize in the Arts and Entertainment Channel’s Essay Writing contest: $3,000 to put toward her education. Richardson is studying sciences at Queens University, and will likely specialize in biology.

In October 2015, hundreds of grandmothers from across Uganda made history in Entebbe. They came together for the country’s first National Grandmothers’ Gathering. It was an unprecedented opportunity for older women diversely affected by HIV and AIDS to voice their experiences, share their innovative strategies for responding to the pandemic, and collectively lay claim to their rights, too often denied. They released the powerful Ugandan Grandmothers’ Statement, calling on government, the private sector, civil society, media, UN Agencies and members of the international community to support their collective vision for a future in which their grandchildren and communities are thriving, and have left the ravages of AIDS behind. The Ugandan grandmothers were joined by grandmothers from Kenya and South Africa, as well as by 22 Canadian grandmothers representing thousands of members of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Penny Lewis from Vancouver was one of those present. On Monday, Jan. 25, she will be sharing highlights from her trip, as well as sharing the message that the Ugandan grandmothers gave. Her talk will be hosted by the Glacier Grannies, at their regular meeting in the Comox United Church Hall at 1:30 p.m. The Glacier Grannies is one of over 240 Grandmothers groups across Canada that raise funds to support grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa. Members of other Grandmothers groups from Merville, Campbell River, Denman and Hornby Islands will also be invited. Interested members of the public are invited to attend.

International baccalaureate information meeting next week Highland Secondary is the only public English-speaking High School on Vancouver Island offering the internationally renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. There will be an information session on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 7-9 p.m. for all families interested in learning more about the program. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme provides a rigorous, academically-focused education recognized at prestigious universities worldwide. The IBDP is for students in Grades 11 and 12 who wish to transform their high school experience and prepare themselves for success at university and beyond. Students can take a full slate of IB courses or choose a com-

bination of regular and IB classes, earning advanced IB credit for each IB course they complete. Students also have the option to take one or more IB classes at the honours level, enjoying the challenge of IB courses but being exempt from the IB exams in their Grade 12 year. IB courses are roughly the equivalent of Grade 11, Grade 12 and first year university content. As such, IB students can gain credit for university level classes during high school. In fact, some IB students earn credit for their entire first year of university. Universities recognize IB students as excellent candidates for admission, and IB students are eligible for generous scholarships based on their IB grades.

If you have a daughter or son who loves to learn, who needs a challenging and engaging educational environment shared with others with a similar desire to succeed, you need to learn about the IBDP. Highland is hosting an informational evening to explain the IBDP and its many advantages on Jan. 27 from 7-9 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. A representative from UBC will be on hand to explain the advantages of an IB education from the point of view of one of the best respected post-secondary institutions in the country. FMI, check out the school website at www.highlandsecondary.ca, the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ HighlandIB, or email the co-ordinator, Andrew.Black@sd71.bc.ca.

Free elder care information session Monday at Bill Moore Park With the rapid increase in seniors and changes in the delivery of health care, elder care is the new “crisis” for our health care system and consequently, family caregivers. As first line defenders, unpaid caregivers (family and friends) provide upwards of 80 per cent of all caregiving tasks required by seniors. This can include daily checkins, personal care, household management, transportation, going to medical appointments and end of life care.

But family caregivers taking on the brunt of the care aren’t being supported and protected from a role that can take its own toll on their overall health and well-being. Wendy Johnstone of Keystone Eldercare Solutions and Amy Englemark, of Amy Englemark Coaching, are teaming up to offer “60 Days to a Confident Caregiver.” The eight-week program is designed for family caregivers who are looking for support and strategies to

not only manage the nuts and bolts of being a caregiver but to explore and apply ways to put their well-being at the top of list. Johnstone and Englemark are offering a free introduction session to the public on Monday Jan. 25 from 6:308 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the lawn bowling building in Bill Moore Park located at 23rd Street and Kilpatrick Ave. in Courtenay. For more information or to register, call 250-650-2359.

Hundreds of marijuana plants were seized at a pair of grow ops in the Comox Valley.

File PHOTO

Grow ops raided, four arrests

On Jan. 13, Comox Valley RCMP Drug Section and General Investigation Section executed three search warrants in relation to licenced medicinal marijuana grow operations in the Comox Valley. Warrants were executed at a residence in Courtenay and at licenced marijuana operations in both Cumberland and Black Creek. A total of 423 plants were seized, as well as several vehicles including a motorhome, three motorcycles, a snowmobile, two automobiles and a boat, which are believed to have been purchased with proceeds of crime. “Public safety continues to be a top priority for the Comox Valley RCMP. Our officers invest a great deal of time and effort in reducing the flow of illegal substances in our community,” said Insp. Tim Walton, officer in charge of the Comox Valley RCMP. “When we receive information that someone is operating outside of the parameters of their licence we will continue to investigate and take enforcement action.” Four individuals from the Comox Valley have been arrested, and charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking are being considered.

A32 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

â&#x2013; 33

â&#x2013;

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com Thursday, JanuaryValley 21, 2016Record Thu, Jan 21, 2016, Comox

To advertise in print:

Browse more at:

Call: 1-855-310-3535 Email: classified@comoxvalleyrecord.com Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca

A division of

GET IT RENTED! BUY ONE WEEK, GET SECOND WEEK FREE!* *Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.

your private party automotive ad with us in SELL IT IN 3 Place your community paper for next 3 weeks for only OR IT RUNS the $30. If your vehicle does not call us and we'll run it FOR FREE!* sell, again at NO CHARGE!

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

INFORMATION

Gwendolyn Jean CHISHOLM August 1, 1935 - January 13, 2016 Passed away suddenly at Parksville, BC following a sudden tragic accident. Beloved wife of Major General John Robert (Bob) CHISHOLM, (rtd.), Gwen is lovingly remembered by daughter Diane Elizabeth CHISHOLM of Halifax, NS and and son Steven Bruce CHISHOLM of SaltSpring Island, BC. Grammie is very fondly remembered by grandchildren, Joseph and Thomas COOPER of Halifax, NS and Jesse and Matt CHISHOLM of Edmonton, AB. Born in Sackville, NB Gwen was the sister of Betty Allen, Roland (Cecile) Berry and Robert (Hazel) Berry. Trained as a nurse at the Royal Victoria General Hospital in Montreal and married the love of her life, Bob Chisholm. Gwen and Bob successful partnered for a 35 year military career with postings to Bagoteville, Que., Wattisham, England; North Bay, Toronto, Petawawa and Ottawa, Ontario; Gagetown, NB and Comox, BC. Retiring ďŹ rst in Ottawa, Bob and Gwen eventually settled in Parksville, BC and spent their retirement playing golf, and bridge and enjoying a vibrant social life. Travels across Canada, China, England, Australia and New Zealand and provided them with a large circle of friends in Canada and abroad. Gwen will forever be remembered for her love of life, and her ability to laugh and ďŹ nd joy in the face of adversity. A Memorial Service will be held at KNOX UNITED CHURCH, 345 Pym Street, Parksville, BC B9P 1C8 on Thursday, January 21st at 2:00 p.m. If desired, please send donations in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers in her name to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of Canada at www.alzheimer.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom- you left us far too soon.â&#x20AC;?

Jason Gordon Rees Corrigall 1975 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2016

It is with great sadness we announce that Jason passed away suddenly on January 9, 2016. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Roy and Lorraine Watkinson and Dave and Pam Corrigall and is survived by his mother, Linda (Dave), his father Gord (Judy), his sisters Tami (Todd) and Lisa, his brother Chris (Tammy), and his nieces and nephews, Marketta, Brayden, Kayden, Coen, Lilly and Finn. He was born in Courtenay, on February 4, 1975. He started school here in Courtenay and then continued in Ghana (Africa), Saskatchewan, Ontario and ďŹ nally returning to the Comox Valley to ďŹ nish at Vanier Senior Secondary. His time spent in Ghana was a highlight of his life. He remembered and spoke of it with such fondness. After completing school, he went to work for his father in the family business where he learned his skill as an equipment operator. Throughout his young life, he did many different jobs, but always came back to doing what he did best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; operating equipment. Jason always held his family very near and dear to him. He was very kind hearted and compassionate, and would do anything for anyone to help them. He always had a remark, or comment that would make you laugh. His heart was enormous and his smile, his charm and his humour will forever be remembered. He had so many friends that he loved and they will all sadly miss him. Unfortunately, Jason struggled with addiction for many years. He had several periods of recovery that gave him an amazing and hopeful insight into how his life could be again. This was especially true in the later part of 2015 when he was so excited to start his new life and wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually dream nowâ&#x20AC;ŚI have family backâ&#x20AC;ŚI love myself again.â&#x20AC;?. In the end though, his struggle won over and he was taken from us. He will always be with us in our hearts and our memories. Jason, you are ďŹ nally free and at peace now. WE LOVE YOU. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, feel free to make a donation in his honour to the Innervisions Recovery Society. We would like you to help us celebrate his life on January 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount Washington Funeral Home, 440 England Avenue, Courtenay, BC.

0)%2#9 3 ^ -4 7!3().'4/.

WWW PIERCYSMTWASHINGTONFUNERAL COM

Rose Morrison

Rose Morrison passed away at the age of 99 at Glacier View Lodge on January 17, 2016, where she was very well cared for. Rose leaves behind a daughter Lorna (Jim), three grandchildren, Cherie, Laurie, and Jack, also 7 great-grandchildren, Jeff, Ben, Sarah, Chris, Shawn, Cody and Robin, great-greatgrandchildren Brooklyn, Cruz, Nova, Kiera, Nash, Bowen, Raya Rose and Rogue.

Location: Union Bay Community Hall. Bring Memories only

CARDS OF THANKS

Mom was a very talented lady. She was a pilot, played in the Pipe Band and sang with the choristers. Mom also leaves behind many wonderful nieces and nephews, good friends and very helpful neighbours. Mom lived by the code. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do it my way and she did. Private cremation arrangements.

Comox Valley

FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay

250-334-0707

FUNERAL HOMES

Celebration of Life for VERNON McARTHUR Saturday, January 30, 2016 1:30pm - 4pm Retired owner of Union Bay Auto Body Who passed December 8th, 2015.

FUNERAL HOMES

Did You Know?

THANK YOU friends and neighbours for the flowers, cards, facebook messages and phone calls I received upon Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. Your thoughtfulness and support meant so much to me. Thanks also to Dr. Robert Ramsay, Campbell River and Dr. Rickard Potter-Cogan, Comox, for attending to Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical requirements. My heartfelt and undying gratitude goes out to the entire staff at Glacier View Lodge for the excellent care and attention you provided to Donald. Yours is not an easy task; I appreciate each and everyone of you. Sincerely, Heather Sprout

In Loving Memory of DONALD ERIC WATKINS Jul. 23, 1932~Jan. 22, 2008 What would we give to clasp your hand, See your happy face, Hear your voice and your smile, You meant so much to us Forever in our hearts Love all your family

In loving memory DEATHS

DEATHS

Edith Lillian Smith July 16, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 15, 2016

Edith passed away peacefully on January 15, 2016 after fighting a long courageous battle with Alzheimers. Born in Cranbrook, B.C. Ede pursued her passion of being a practical nurse. She enjoyed animals especially her beloved â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? the black lab and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nibbseyâ&#x20AC;? her forever cat.

If you want to prearrange services, simply give us a call. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll set a mutually convenient time aside to answer any questions you may have. We will explain the various funding options best suited for your needs and budget and your wishes will be documented. Should you choose to prepay, RXU Â´*XDUDQWHHG ,QĂ DWLRQ 3URRI 3ODQÂľ SURYLGHV \RX and your family with peace of mind, knowing that the details have been taken care of. We offer a choice of single cash payment or affordable monthly payments.

Music was a big part of Edeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and she enjoyed many CYMC musical concerts along with other local performances. Edith had the opportunity to travel with husband Don, and enjoyed all of their excursions to many parts of the world. Edith was a long term member of St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, Comox Valley Celtic Club, Driftwood Mall Walking group to name a few. She volunteered countless hours to the Canadian Cancer Society in the Comox Valley over the years. Ede loved to cook, bake and entertain her many friends all of which enjoyed her abundance of great cooking.

Call us for information without obligation at any time!

Charlie and family would like to extend a heartfelt huge thank you to Diane Brown who remained very dedicated and steadfast at Edithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side throughout the 8-year journey. Thank you to the caring staff of Casa Loma/Comox Valley Seniors Campus, Dr. Eva Hemmerich, Anne Lai, Murray Presley, Leah Hryko, and others who made Edithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey easier.

All prepayment funds are deposited and secured with Foresters Life of Canada.

Pre-deceased by husband Don (2008) and sister, Jean. Survived by two sons, Richard (Kathy) Victoria, B.C. and David, Vancouver, B.C., brother Charlie (Carol) West Kelowna, B.C. and nephews. Friends and family will remember all the wonderful stories.

Private cremation arrangements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone from our sight but forever in our heartsâ&#x20AC;?

For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

Thank you, Ede for allowing me to be a better person, and being in my life. It has been a true honour to be a big part of your journey. I will miss you. Diane Brown

Comox Valley F H UNERAL

OME

CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay

250-334-0707

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Any person having claims against the estate of Lillian Rosella Kenyon, late of Qualicum Beach, please contact the executor: Reginald Kenyon, 250-7032085.

PERSONALS

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7

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

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: Stroller & bike helmet between 5th & 6th St. behind McPhee Ave. 250-338-6125

LOST: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold ring w/6 to 7 diamond chips around centre figure. Has sentimental value. Inscription inside. Lost about 7 days ago. Reward offered. 250-871-4533

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

AUTO BODY COURSE for hobbyist & do-it-yourself. One month course $300. Tues. & Thurs. Starts Feb 2. Contact Larry (250)792-1688 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

HELP WANTED PSYCHOMETRIST

Needed in Campbell River. Masters Degree and Exp. required. 2 days per month. Email: Psychometristjob @gmail.com or drop off at the Campbell River Mirror on Dogwood Street, Box BB8

January 21, 2016 COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com 34 â&#x2013; Thursday, Comox Valley Record Thu, Janâ&#x2013; 21, 2016

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com. A33 PERSONAL SERVICES

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2Q FDOO &OHULFDO 6WDÎ?

The City of Courtenay invites written applications IRU FDVXDO FOHULFDO VWDÎ? DW WKH /HZLV DQG )LOEHUJ Centres. )RU GHWDLOV RQ TXDOLČ´FDWLRQV DQG KRZ WR DSSO\ SOHDVH JR WR www.courtenay.ca/jobs

HELP WANTED

WORK WANTED

NEWSPAPER

DO YOU have small gardening jobs, wood to cut etc? Please call 778-348-1324.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725

R E G I S T E R E D / B O N DA B L E mature care aide with many years exp. looking for work. Avail. for restbite, personal care, housekeeping duties. Call 250-600-3756.

Carriers Needed

PERSONAL SERVICES

COURTENAY

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RTE # 265 Kilpatrick, Grant, 22nd & 23rd Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

AMBROSIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEAVENLY Healing Massage. Jan. 28 to Jan. 31. Mature masseuse. NO full service. 250-884-2172. missambrosiamassage.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RTE # 555 Cooke, Rodello, Wallace, Fairbairn & Gladstone

Coastland Wood Industries Ltd. is looking for an equipment operating foreman for our Sunshine Coast Operation. Qualified applicants must have the following experience:

RTE # 641 Torrence, Woodland, Ridgemount & Summit Pl.

â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum grade 12 education â&#x20AC;˘ Past experience with log yard operation and high volume production oriented situations â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with front end log loader operation â&#x20AC;˘ First Aid Level 3 an asset Past management experience will be considered, however training is available for an applicant possessing the right qualities. Role may include but will not be limited to daily production direction and organization, management of up to 30 employees on site in conjunction with current facility manager, overall equipment monitoring and basic up keep, liaison with customer needs. Competitive industry salary available with full benefit package. Remuneration will depend on applicants skills and experience.

circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE GARAGE SALES Courtenay - 1814 Urquhart Ave. Sat. 23rd Jan. 8:30 1.30. Natural Product cat food, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art supplies, dishes, costume jewelry, cut glass, donkey manure, quail manure and much more. COURTENAY - 4th St.E. 4th & Cowachin indoor moving sale, Jan 23 9:30am to 1:30pm Elec.lawnmower, weedeaters, tools, fishing rods & gear, coffee/endtables.Variety of items.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HELP WANTED

GOLD PANNING equipment sluice boxes, small electric shaker boxes and wash trammels all for one man operation Call 250-898-3447.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any condition of firearms, whole estates to single, fair market value paid, have all licenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.

HELP WANTED

jobshop

the

Please send applications to cparcher@coastlandwood.com

GARDENING

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CENTRAL COURTENAY duplex lot with 3 bedroom bungalow, deck, garage, large fenced yard, 12x20 storage shed, plus a legal one bedroom suite. $259,000. pre-approved buyers only. Please call 1-888-303-0436.

PAINTING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME

HANDYPERSONS

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

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

Finance Clerk The Job Shop provides employment counselling, workshops, a resource centre, and a computer lab for our clients. We have an opening for a Finance Clerk.

BladeRunners Project Delivery Facilitator Nanaimo Youth Services Association seeks a dynamic individual to coordinate an innovative program, which assists employment disadvantaged youth to find employment in the Customer Service, Tourism, Marine Host, Construction industry. The successful candidate will blend strong job development and marketing skills with sound knowledge of the customer service industry, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and a well-developed capacity to support and assist at-risk youth. This is a 35 hour a week term certain position; under the direction and reporting to the BladeRunners Coordinator starting immediately or as soon as possible; which will require the incumbent to complete a successful criminal record check. Qualifications needed are a minimum of an under-graduate degree in Social Work (BSW), Counselling, Child and Youth Care, Education or related fields and related experience and training. As well strong computer skills in word-processing, data base entry, publisher and Excel spreadsheets is required, possess a valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. Competitive wage and benefits. The program is delivered out of Courtenay. Resumes and cover letters must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday January 28, 2016 by email at reception@nysa.bc.ca, or Fax 250-754-8661 Attention: Steve Arnett CEO. No Late submissions will be accepted. Only short listed applicants will be notified. Job description can be viewed @ www.nysa.bc.ca

L O C A L

print online

For details on duties, qualifications and how to apply: ceas.ca/jobs-at-the-jobshop/ The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ESCORTS

COMOX

OPERATING FOREMAN POSITION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

CAMPGROUND CARETAKER(S) WANTED Responsible person(s) required to manage the Association campground from 1 May to 30 Sept. 2016. Must have own recreational unit to be placed on campground site during employment period. Salary and duties will be discussed with acceptable employee(s) when interviewed.

RENTALS SUITES, LOWER

COURTENAY - 2bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, own entrance. Utilities extra. No pets, N/S. 3-Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $800/mth. 250336-8301.

STEVENSON PLACE in Comox Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independent Living with Supportive Services. Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1 meal daily, weekly housekeeping and 24/7 Lifeline response with Personal Help Button. Pet friendly. Available Feb 1, 2016. Call 250-339-7012.

WANTED TO RENT

SENIOR LADY wanting to rent a 2bdrm patio home or private suite in Comox or Comox Valley area. Unfurnished ground floor, n/pets and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t smoke. Ref avail. Aiming for March 1st. 250-890-0528

SENIORS DOWNSIZING need clean 2 to 3 bedroom home w/2 bath for approx 1 year. Garage or carport, & fenced. References. Pet friendly. Call (250)338-0532.

TRANSPORTATION CARS

GARAGE WANTED suitable for 4X4 truck and boat. Please call 250-871-2277

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1975 CORVETTE Stingray. Motivated seller, no reasonable offer turned down. (250)339-5052

When you place a print classified here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also posted online at Used.ca. Double your chances with your community classifieds!

Send resume and contact info to the-office@courtenayfishandgame.org Attn: Admin or Mail to CDFGPA, PO Box 3177, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N4, Attn: Admin by 15 March 2016.

SECURITY GUARD Comox Valley

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

We are seeking persons of good character (male and female) who are interested in joining Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest security guard company as Security Guards employed in the Comox Valley area. There are also opportunities to work in the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital. The ideal candidates are already security guards and possess a valid OFA Level 1 First Aid certificate prior to commencing work; however, others are welcome to apply. For further information, please contact Ron Warmald, Manager Human Resources at 250 727-7755, local 110 or e-mail ron.warmald@cviy.ca submit your cover letter and resume by the closing deadline of 12:00 noon on Monday 25 January 2016.

blackpressused.ca

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Robotics qualifier at Vanier This Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the VEX Robotics Mid-Island Qualifier will be held at Georges P. Vanier Secondary located at 4830 Headquarters Road. The competition will comprise 43 high school robotics teams from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, including 16 teams from the Comox Valley. All teams will compete for an event trophy as well as a spot in the British Columbia Provincial Championships.

Those who come to watch the competition this Saturday are sure to be wowed by some very impressive robots. The young and aspiring engineers who take part in VEX Robotics must design and build a robot that addresses a game-based engineering problem - one that is new every year. This year participants must build a robot that can collect balls distributed throughout the court and shoot them into a net several feet away.

Death Café brings awareness to the topic Discussions of death in an environment of tea and cake is what the Death Café is all about. The Death Café follows the model developed by Bernard Crettaz of Switzerland and refined in England. The objective of Death Café is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.” To date, there have been 2,681 Death Cafes in 32 countries. Refreshment, a comfortable seat and interesting company are prerequisites for visiting any café, even if the conversation is about

death. The concept is straightforward enough. People meet to talk about death for a couple of hours. Death Cafés are offered with no intention of leading participants to any particular conclusion, product or course of action. The atmosphere is an open and respectful space where people can share personal experiences of death. The next Death Café is held at Serious Coffee in Courtenay on Sunday Jan. 24 from 2-4 p.m. Visit www.deathcafe.com for more information and history of this event.

A houseﬂy hums in the key of F. Hmmm…

...something to smile about.

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

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

2401 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

driftwooddental.com

COMOX

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2 Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May) 10:00 am

An Affirming Ministry

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

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Taize Services at 5:00 pm

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

Great Golf at Great Value & the Best Membership Value in the Valley

MEMBER BENEFITS • • • • • • •

Fun & Challenging Golf Excellent Course Conditions Friendly Helpful Staff Guest Green Fee Rates Weekly Social Events Friendly Membership Advance Tee Times

• • • • • • •

Great Home Cooking Coziest Patio in the Valley 9 Hole Memberships Available Fully Stocked Pro-Shop Great Lesson Programs Reciprocal Rates on other island courses Player’s Club Membership Option

CHANCE TO WIN $500

Pay your dues in full by cash, check, debit & be entered into a draw to WIN $500 ( Deadline April 30th - Draw May 2nd )

Join today and play the remainder of the 2015-2016 Season for “FREE” / 2 Free Months Also Available... “FREE” Monthly Payment Plan for all Membership Packages For more information on Membership Rates call

GlacierGreens.com

250-339-6515 or visit

Follow & Like Us on Facebook

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

10 am Sunday Taize Services at 5:00 pm Worship 4th Saturday of the month

Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

4th Saturday of the| 250-339-3966 month www.comoxunitedchurch.com

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

250-334-0616 www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966 Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

Comox Valley

Community Community Church

LUTHERAN

St. George’s United Church

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC) 6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Comox Recreation Courtenay 1855 250-334-4961 Noel Ave Phone: “ASunday place for you: John 14:2 Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka

10 am Sunday “The Church with a heart Worship in the heart of the city.”

www.stgeorgesunited.com 250-334-0616

PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

Join us Sunday

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

@ 10:30 am

SERVICES

(Childcare (Childcare provided) provided)

~A ~A Place Place to to Discover Discover Your Life Your Life Purpose Purpose ~~

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

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

Full Wheelchair Access

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221 250-338-8221

www.livinghopeonline.ca

2016-2017 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Shepherd OfTOThe Valley WELCOMES YOU SERVICES AT: Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Comox Recreation UNITED Affirming 1855AnMinistry Noel Ave

10am Sundays Queneesh Elementary School

250-338-5381

THE UNITED CHURCH OF LUTHERAN CANADA

COMOX UNITED

Worship Services

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME General Anesthesia & IV Sedation Available

■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ 35

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

RESONATE living BAPTIST CHURCH hope “Resonate:

real people living

real life

experiencing real change

with all ourServices Hearts, Worship Soul and Might” 10am Sundays

10:00 AM at Brooklyn Queneesh Elementary

Elementary SchoolSchool 2345 Guthrie Mission Rd., Courtenay 1290 Rd., Comox

Everyone 250.334.9777 Welcome livinghope@shaw.ca

RESONATE Full Gospel BAPTIST

Christian Fellowship

CHURCH Sunday 11:00 amChange, & 7:00 pm “Living ChangingJesus Lives” Where 10:00 AM at Brooklyn is Glorifi ed Elementary School

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox 250-338-1312 aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca

www.resonatechurch.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

Everyone Welcome

wwwaaronhouse.ca www.resonatechurch.ca

St. George’s Comox Valley UnitedUnitarian Church Fellowship

6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Taize Service Courtenay Sat. January 23 at 5pm Phone: 250-334-4961 Ted Talk Sunday Service: 10:30am “Reconnecting with Compassion” Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka Sunday, January 24

“The Church a heart We Meet Everywith Sunday at 4:00 to June) in the(September heart of the city.” 250 Beach Drive, Comox

www.stgeorgesunited.com (at Comox United Church) 250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

RIVER ANGLICAN CHU Comox Valley Par HEIGHTS CHURCH

St. Peter Sunday Jim Lyster, Rector Celebration 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 10:30 am SATURDAY

Hosts of 5:40 Express Contemporary “Comox Valley SchoolWorship of Supernatural Ministry”

SUNDAY

2201 Robert Lang Drive

& 10:00 Worship (Old 8:00 Fisham and Gameam Building)

250-334-8424 www.stpeterscomox.ca

Calvary

Full Gospel

Christian Fellowship Comox Valley

Sunday

Sunday ampm 11:00 am &10 7:00 Worship Where Jesus Bible Teaching is Glorified Sunday School

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. LEWIS CENTRE 250-338-1312 489 Old Island Hwy aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca

www.cccomoxvalley.com wwwaaronhouse.ca

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. John the Divine We’ve GotSt.Some Space Peter Jim Lyster, Rector For You! 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

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

SUNDAY SERVICE

SATURDAY

8:30 am and 10:00 am

5:40 Expressyour Contemporaryad Worshiphere WEDNESDAY SERVICE to place 10:00am

250-338-5811 250-334-4331 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship SUNDAY

email: patmos@shaw.ca tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com www.stpeterscomox.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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

1599 Tunner Drive, COU

WEEKEND LITURGIES WEEKEND Saturday 5 pm Mass Saturday Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass Sunday 8:30 am Confession:

Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Conf Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Saturday Group, Sept-May 4:30 pm & b Children’s Liturgy of the Wo Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access

Pastor: Father Ma www.ctkparish.ca Hearing email: ctkparish@shaw.ca Assistance www.ctk Full Wheelchair email: ctkpar

WEEKEND!

LOT SALE

CONTINUES UNTIL

SUNDAY JAN 24!

Fresh Pork Side Ribs Family Pack

Peru/Chile

Sugarone Green Seedless Grapes

CASE

8.80 per kg

COMOX VALLEY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

VOLUME 31 | NO. 06

OUR HUGE

U P M YOUR R A W

Record

THE

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

36 ■ Thursday, January 21, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

$1.25

Coffee with ...

John Snyder

■ P9

Santa’s Workshop huge success Comox Valley residents came through in a big way for less fortunate children this Christmas, as more than 500 children found gifts under their trees. ■ P3

Reg. 12.49 per kg

Per

What about Raven?

Quinsam Coal has suspended operations on Vancouver Island, which begs the question as to what this means for the proposed Raven coal mine near Baynes Sound. ■ P4

Spin-a-Thon returns

*Equal or lesser value free

2.84 per kg

Happy Planet

Soup

500-650ml

Per

2$ for

Happy Planet

Smoothie 900ml

LICABL PP

ONE DAY ONLY TUESDAY JANUARY 26 th

Watch for hundreds of items throughout the store!

www.qualityfoods.com

an Island Original.

Prices in effect January 22-24, 2016

EES EF

PLUS A

Whole Bone In Pork Leg

UPGRADE YOUR SECOND PAIR TO SUNGLASSES

Find us on page 9

Glenn Hascarl is organizing the fourth annual Spin-a-Thon, a 24-hour spin bike fundraiser with all proceeds raised benefiting the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. ■ P5

ARTS New CVAG exhibit opens Friday

SPORTS More honours for Regehr

Joel Regehr of Courtenay received the 2015 Ray Lepp Volleyball Scholarship on Friday, Jan. 15 prior to the UBC Thunderbirds game against the Brandon Bobcats. ■ P27

FEATURES

Local artist gaining international attention Andrew Moncrief heading to Utah for his next solo show

■ P. 12

Take Us Along Business Classifieds

■ P14 ■ P31 ■ P33