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The Campbell River Mirror launches its new responsive website today (same address, though, www.campbellrivermirror.com). The new platform will be mobile friendly and will allow us to deliver you a bigger news experience that is accessible anywhere – whether you’re walking your dog, having coffee at your favourite spot or in your kitchen.

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Delivering news the way you want it Continued from A1 our stories up for interactivity and felt, “Ah, we’re digital.” But then that shiny new toy got bigger and bigger and started going faster and faster because consumers demanded more. So, we decided to get on board with the improved technology. Today the Campbell River Mirror reinvents itself. From a newspaper that had a digital platform, the Campbell River Mirror is now a multimedia company focused on a digital platform, but which is still dedicated to delivering the traditional newspaper that’s so familiar to many. There’s been a shift in our readership. Today, many people consume their news and information differently than they did even 10 years ago. Today digital is king. That’s nothing new but what is new is that mobile is now the crown jewel. More people are accessing news and information from mobile devices than ever before. The average smartphone user picks up their phone 150 times a day – once every nine minutes. It’s even taking over from the desktop – or laptop – computer. It’s been a game changer in our hands for some time now. The Campbell River Mirror had to grasp that device (figuratively and literally) if it was to remain relevant to information consumers.

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Today we launch our new website (but with the same address – www. campbellrivermirror. com) to bring you the news, information and advertising in the way you want it, whether it’s on your mobile phone, tablet or computer and, yes, in the traditional newspaper form as well – there are still many people loyal to the tangible act of holding a newspaper in their hands. And they won’t be left behind. But the reality is, many other – it might even be most other – news consumers get their information from mobile devices. And it’s growing. So, today we have gone to a responsive website that will work on any device. All our stories, pictures and videos will give you the same news experience no matter what device you receive it on. And it will do it better in a nicer looking, better organized layout that is easy to navigate. But it’s not just a matter of delivery, it’s also a matter of what’s being delivered. We will deliver a bigger and better news experience by making use of new, powerful publishing technology. Our digital platform means our news staff have had to change their way of thinking, as well, to give you what you have demonstrated you want.

New website interface same address: www. campbellrivermirror.com We are no longer weekly newspaper reporters with a couple of deadlines per week. We are now a daily – even hourly – news team. As soon as news comes in, our digital platform gives us the ability to deliver it to you within minutes.

We’re a broadcaster too And it’s not just the words. It’s not just stories. We are now also a broadcaster. Our new website platform will have more video and more ways to play it. And our video material is available through a concurrent video channel called BPTV (Black Press TV). BPTV will have an extensive reach in its own right, bringing video content to all devices and platforms. We’ll also make use of our extensive social media audience. Our stories – your stories – will be shared far and wide on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media channels. For advertisers, our digital technology gives local businesses a massive reach. Advertisers will be able to put their ads across thousands of sites. Advertisers can target ideal

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customers based on age, gender, location, home address, even native language. They can also target audiences based on what those audiences are doing via search history, online content consumption, transactions, browsing behaviour and clicks. Those customers will be attracted to the news and information – the content – on the Campbell River Mirror’s website because the paper that delivered the news faithfully for 46 years has stepped up to the new digital technology to deliver it the way readers have shown they want it. And that means we will continue to deliver it for another 46 years. Over 64 per cent

of Campbell River Mirror readers read the online version at least once per week. And through the online version of the Campbell River Mirror you can read the stories that make this region so great to live in. You can see, in photos and videos, the people and the events that make our lives so dynamic. You can interact with those stories and you can even help shape the stories that get told by easily sending the news team news tips, story ideas and photos using the online form accessed via our website. In the end, it’s still about news, sports, entertainment and people. It’s just that now you’ll get more of it, you’ll get it sooner. And in the palm of your hand.

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City bylaw officers recently witnessed and turned over to the RCMP evidence of three young offenders who were observed tagging. The offenders were then charged.

Three young offenders fined $1,500 for graffiti Three young offenders were observed tagging by a city bylaw enforcement officer this month and have been fined. “The city’s bylaw enforcement officer was out on another call and observed the three underage males heading for a known graffiti area,” said clerk Peter Wipper, in a press release. “When he followed, all three were observed actively

tagging a well-marked retaining wall adjacent to a public area. The quick-thinking officer got photos and videos of the taggers and called the RCMP.” Police attended the scene, apprehended all three, and $1,500 in fines have been issued. The tagging occurred on private property along the South Island Highway, and the city is working with the property owner to have

the graffiti removed. “With the milder weather, we have seen a recent spike in graffiti files that have been keeping both RCMP and bylaw officers busy,” Wipper adds. “Graffiti and tagging offences are always of concern to the police, and the Campbell River detachment works closely with our partner agencies to follow up on and coordinate information gathered on

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Construction to begin on Quadra sewer expansion KRISTEN DOUGLAS Campbell River Mirror

Construction on the much-anticipated expansion to Quadra Island’s sewer system is expected to begin within a few weeks. Work will commence in April and is slated to run through to the end of September. The Strathcona Regional District says the contractor, Campbell River-based Berry & Vale Contracting Ltd., will work with Quadra residents to accommodate any access issues or concerns and will attempt to notify affected properties in advance. Traffic controllers will be in place to guide vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in and around any work zones. Residents in the project area can expect to receive updates directly from the regional district which will also post notices to the project webpage (strathconard.ca/quathiaski-cove-sewer-extension-project). The sewer extension project will connect 43 new properties in Quathiaski Cove to Quadra Island’s existing sewer system. Quadra Director Jim Abram is thrilled the project, which has been on the regional district’s

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Passengers flying out of the Campbell River Airport can expect to pay 100 per cent more in airport fees by next year. At its Monday meeting, city council approved an increase to the city’s Airport Improvement Fee which is charged to passengers boarding flights out of the Campbell River Airport. The fee is currently set at $4 per passenger but is set to increase to $6.25 per passenger this year and $8.50 per passenger next year. Tyler Massee, airport manager, and Elle Brovold, the city’s property services manager, explained in a joint report to council that without the fee hike, the city could find itself in a bind. “The annual operating cost for airport fleet was $95,000 and the capital replacement cost was an additional $90,000,” they wrote. “The current AIF (Airport Improvement Fee) will not be sufficient to meet future needs. “The proposed increase in the AIF will generate approximately $130,000 annually; this new capital will provide the required funds for the annual capital replacement costs for the airport fleet.” The Airport Improvement Fee was implemented at the Campbell River Airport in order to generate capital for items

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The city is increasing airport fees by more than 50 per cent over the next two years for passengers flying out of the Campbell River Airport. outside of the airport’s day-to-day operations, such as fleet replacement. Campbell River’s current $4 fee is less than what is charged in Comox ($5), Nanaimo ($10) and Victoria ($15) and with the increase to $8.50 by 2018, Coun. Larry Samson (the lone councillor opposed) said he’s concerned it could put Campbell River’s airport at a disadvantage. “I’d like to stay more competitive with Comox and I just feel this is too steep at this time,” Samson said at Monday’s council meeting. “I feel it’s too dramatic of an increase. I would hate to think that by us increasing it by 50 per cent, 100 per cent over the next few years, that it would give them any ammunition

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WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FLUSHING Notice to the water users in the downtown Campbell River area The City will flush water mains from March 20 to March 31, 2017 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the downtown Campbell River area. This procedure is part of regular preventive maintenance to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the water pipes. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3656, 2017 OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT (134 Country Aire Drive)? Zoning Bylaw Amendment To rezone the property from Residential One (R-1) to Residential One A (R-1A) to permit installation of a secondary suite within the Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s A Public Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on April 10, 2017 to provide an opportunity for existing dwelling. public input on Bylaw 3654, 2017.

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Where can I view a copy of the bylaw? Legal Description View a copy of the proposed Bylaw at City Hall in the Community LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 210 COMOX DISTRICT PLAN 16594 Planning & Development Services Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 31,Where 2017can I view a copy of the bylaw? View a copy of the proposed Bylaw at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development to April 10, 2017. Services Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

from March 31, 2017 to April 10, 2017. How can I provide comments? You are able to speak at the Public Hearing or share a writtenHow sub-can I provide comments? mission for Council consideration. Written comments can submitted in advance CityPublic Hall in the Community Planning & You are able to speak at at the Hearing or share a written submission for Council consideration. Writtentocomments can submitted in advance City Hall in the Community Development Services Department, or emailed to planning@campbellriver.ca, be received no later than 4 p.m.aton April Planning & Development Services Department, or emailed to planning@campbellriver.ca, 10, 2017. Register at the Public Hearing or in advance by calling to be250-286-5700. received no later than 4 p.m. on April 10, 2017. Register at the Public Hearing or in advance by calling 250-286-5700.

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FORtemporary INPUT water DuringOPPORTUNITY the flushing process, Zoning Bylaw Amendment interruptions will occur and water pressure be reduced. City staff will work to at 301 St. Ann’s A Public Hearingcould will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located Road in Campbell River, B.C.any at 6:30 p.m. on April 10, 2017 to provide an opportunity for minimize inconvenience.

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What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3654, 2017? To rezone the property from Residential One (R-1) to Residential One A (R-1A) to allow for a secondary suite.

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No change in water is anticipated, and thisBylaw workNo. presents What quality is the purpose of Zoning Amendment 3652, 2017? A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall for no health risks. To rezone the property from Residential One (R-1) to Residential One A (R-1A) to allow located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. a secondary suite within a single family dwelling.

Periods of discolouration may take place during flushing. Reducing water Legal Description LOT hours B SECTION TOWNSHIP 1 COMOX DISTRICTof PLAN 48638 and use during flushing will29help minimize the amount sediment discolouration introduced into the water system. Where can I view a copy of the bylaw?

on April 10, 2017 to provide an opportunity for public input on Bylaw 3654, 2017. What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3654,

2017? View a copy of the proposed Bylaw at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development In the event of cloudy discoloured water, runof the coldand water tap Monday to Servicesor Department between the hours 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., to Friday To rezone the property from Residential One (R-1) to Residential from March 31, 2017 to April 10, ideally a bathtub – for 15-20 minutes or2017. until the water clears. One A (R-1A) to allow for a secondary suite.

How can I provide comments? Legal Description You are able to speak at the Public Hearing or share a written submission for Council LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 210 COMOX DISTRICT PLAN 16594 consideration. Written comments can submitted in advance at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development Services Department, or emailed to planning@campbellriver.ca, to be received no later than 4 p.m. on April 10, 2017. Register at the Public Hearing or in Where can I view a copy of the bylaw? advance by calling 250-286-5700.

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View a copy of the proposed Bylaw at City Hall in the Community A Public Hearing willPlease be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Planning & Development Services Department between the hours note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at p.m. on after Aprilthe 10,close 2017oftothe provide opporrepresentations or 6:30 submissions Publican Hearing of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 31, 2017 tunity for public input on Bylaw 3652, 2017. For more information, please contact the City of Campbell River Community Planningto & April 10, 2017. Services Department at 250-286-5726 or Cameron Salisbury at 250-286What is the purposeDevelopment of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3652, 2017? How can I provide comments? 5729. To rezone the property from Residential One (R-1) to Residential One A (R-1A) to allow You are able to speak at the Public Hearing or share a written for a secondary suite within a submission for Council consideration. Written comments can subsingle family dwelling. mitted in advance at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development Services Department, or emailed to planning@

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Where can I view a copy of the bylaw? View a copy of the proposed Bylaw at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development Services Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 31, 2017 to April 10, 2017.

For more information, please contact the City of Campbell River Community Planning & Development Services Department at 250-286-5726 or Cameron Salisbury at 250-286-5729.

How can I provide comments? You are able to speak at the Public Hearing or share a written submission for Council consideration. Written comments can submitted in advance at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development Services Department, or emailed to planning@ campbellriver.ca, to be received no later than 4 p.m. on April 10, 2017. Register at the Public Hearing or in advance by calling 250-286-5700. Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing For more information, please contact the City of Campbell River Community Planning & Development Services Department at 250-286-5726 or Cameron Salisbury at 250286-5729.

Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT Zoning Bylaw Amendment A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on April 10, 2017 to provide an opportunity for public input on Bylaw 3661, 2017. What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3661, 2017? To update the public utilities definition and provide clarification how and where public utilities are permitted in the City and sited on a parcel. Where can I view a copy of the bylaw? View a copy of the proposed Bylaw at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development Services Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 31, 2017 to April 10, 2017. How can I provide comments? You are able to speak at the Public Hearing or share a written submission for Council consideration. Written comments can submitted in advance at City Hall in the Community Planning & Development Services Department, or emailed to planning@campbellriver.ca, to be received no later than 4 p.m. on April 10, 2017. Register at the Public Hearing or in advance by calling 250-286-5700. Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing For more information, please contact the City of Campbell River Community Planning & Development Services Department at 250-286-5726 or Kevin Brooks at 250-286-5748.

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developing the garden which, if a preliminary survey is any indication, is already gathering steam. “Twelve people have indicated they would like to rent plots,” Denton-Howes said. “We need 13,000 square feet to complete the entire project.” He said the plots would range in size, but the largest would be up to 100 square feet. The committee also intends to provide wheelchair accessible plots, with some doubly raised for those with mobility issues. While the details still need to be worked out, Denton-Howes said the committee is looking to charge in the range of $30 to $45 for a plot, depending on the size. He said the entire project will likely cost approximately $34,000, including all the labour, materials and fencing. “Presently we have about $10,000 of inkind donations and we’ve gotten at least one cash donation ready to come in,” Denton-How-

es said. The committee is also looking for some assistance from the city in providing water and hydro to the garden, as well as the necessary hook ups, and financial assistance equal to what the city provides to the Laughing Willow Community Garden. “We do recognize it would come at a cost to the city. We recognize it’s a large investment,” Denton-Howes said Monday during a presentation to city council. “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Council was receptive to the idea and referred the issue to city staff to report back on potential costs. Coun. Colleen Evans said she recognizes that “initiatives like this really do build community” while Mayor Andy Adams said community gardens in Campbell River have “been very successful” and “build a community within a community.” The garden, if all goes according to plan, will be available to all residents on a first come, first serve basis and will be sited in a sunny area with room for potential expansion. Greenways Land Trust has volunteered to hold the land use lease with the city which would be good for five years, with a five-year renewal option upon request.

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The core of the new federal budget is an “Innovation and Skills Plan” to encourage business investment and jobs in Canada. This is the second budget of the Justin Trudeau government, which means the second year of borrowing and spending billions for “infrastructure” with little to show for it so far. I have no argument with skills training, a must in our fast-changing economy. But what about this “innovation” business, and is it really the business of governments? According to the latest Trudeau budget, innovation will help move Canada beyond reliance on our “rich natural resources,” and of course “grow the middle class.” Yes, Ottawa has been trying for a long time to move us beyond “hewers of wood and drawers of water,” to use the decades-old cliché. Stephen Harper gave us a $400 million “Venture Capital

Action Plan,” seed money to attract private capital to startups. Trudeau doubled down last year with $800 million to create “clusters” of universities, business and government to spawn the next Silicon Valley. This year, Ottawa has dedicated $950 million to grow “superclusters.” Alas, Canada sucks at innovation, and producing entrepreneurs. Everything from our auto industry to our environmental movement consists mainly of American branch plants. We’ve had a few breakout successes, like BlackBerry, but now Canadians mostly laugh at how uncool they are. B.C.’s got innovation

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ERs across the province are regularly pushed to their limits, and beyond, over the past number of years, as anyone who’s made a visit on a weekend knows. While in Campbell River we haven’t heard the type of horror stories about so-called hallway medicine that have come out of Surrey in recent days, the local ER has regularly been stretched to its limit. There is a crucial piece of the puzzle, however, when it comes to relieving pressure on emergency departments — our own behaviour. Regardless of square footage, residents have a responsibility to use the ER wisely and understand that it is not run on a first-come, firstserved basis. Triage procedures place those in genuinely life-threatening circumstances — patients experiencing chest pains, having difficulty breathing or suffering severe bleeding — at the front of the line. If your complaint doesn’t fall into one of those categories, however uncomfortable you may be, prepare to wait. But even that wait can be shortened up when more people understand that a visit to the ER is not always necessary. Start with a call to your family doctor, who knows your history and may be able to get you in the same day. If your doctor is not available, visit a walk-in clinic or call 811, HealthLink BC to speak with a representative who will help you find health information and services, or connect you with the proper person to offer advice. Or visit HealthLink BC. For an urgent medication refill, speak with your pharmacist, who may be able to provide an emergency refill of your prescription. Finally, for critical or life-threatening conditions call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Hospital ERs are not the place to go for common illnesses or minor injuries. The more people who understand and abide by these procedures, the better off we’ll all be.

starting with an “emerging economy task force” to start work as soon as a BC Green government takes over. There will be $20 million a year “to support ideation, mentoring and networking at post-secondary institutions,” $50 million for “business incubators” and “accelerators,” and $70 million over four years “to leverage seed or angel funding.” (No, I don’t know what ideation is either.) So now politicians assure us they can pick winners, with our money. Here’s Innovation Minister Navdeep Singh Bains, explaining it to The Globe and Mail last week: “Innovation is fundamentally about people. And it’s about better outcomes, better communities. It’s finding solutions so that people can live better lives.” Right. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, April 5, 2017 A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 499 Muchalat Drive, Gold River B.C. pursuant to the Local Government Act, to consider proposed amendments to the “Village of Gold River Zoning Bylaw No. 635, 2003”. Bylaw No. 635.14, 2017 Purpose: Location:

To provide a text amendment to allow Police Stations and Jail Cells as a Permitted Use within the C.1 – Central Commercial Zone. 370 Muchalat Drive, Lot 2, Plan VIP53845, District Lot 637, Nootka Land District, PID 017-695-031

Bylaw No. 635.15, 2017 Purpose: Location:

To provide a text amendment to allow Dormitory Use in the P.2 – Civic Use Zone. 500 Trumpeter Drive (Ray Watkins Elementary School), Lot 1, Block G, Plan 18696, District Lot 637, Nootka Land District, (except Plan VIP58554) PID 003-763-293

Full details of the above-noted bylaws and related documents are available at the Village of Gold River Municipal Office located at 499 Muchalat Drive. The above noted bylaws, relevant staff reports and other background information may be inspected from Tuesday, March 21, 2017 to April 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, (excluding statutory holidays) at the Village Office, 499 Muchalat Drive, Gold River B.C. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given the opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaws No. 635.14 and 635.15 at the Public Hearing. Written submissions (submitted in person, by mail or by email) must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 to ensure their availability to Council at the public hearing. Following the close of the public hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested parties can be accepted by members of Village Council, as established by provincial case law. This is necessary to ensure a fair Public Hearing process and provide a reasonable opportunity for people to respond. Village of Gold River P.O. Box 610 499 Muchalat Drive Gold River, B.C. V0P 1G0 Phone: (250) 283-2202 Fax: (250) 283-7500 Email: grsrich@cablerocket.com

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Finding help – for home and for hearing – isn’t so hard after all By Martin Jurek, Campbell River Hearing Clinic

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Is good help really so hard to find?

It’s been over two years since I’ve written an article and some of my faithful followers were worried I’d abandoned writing altogether. Don’t panic, dear reader – I haven’t hung up my keyboard or quit my day job at the hearing clinic. Rather, I took on a new project that has consumed much of my time – I built a new home!

Some of my greatest reservations arose when it came time to find good help. I’m the kind of guy who likes things done well, and I wanted to make sure the final product reflected our vision – this was our dream home after all! I can’t emphasize enough just how much anxiety I felt when faced with the daunting task of selecting contractors for the various jobs we couldn’t handle on our own.

I know, I know, you’re thinking, “Why would he do that to himself?!” (You may also be thinking, “What does this have to do with hearing aids?” Patience . . . ) When Renata joined my wife Jana and me at Campbell River Hearing Clinic a couple of years ago, the time seemed right to follow my dream of building my own home. Since then I’ve been on an incredibly rewarding and humbling experience – and not just because I realized I’m not as irreplaceable at the clinic as I like to think I am! Glutton for punishment or just naïve? You decide! Jana and I have lived in many imperfect houses over the years. From moody heating systems to inconceivably awkward layouts, we’ve seen it all. (Seriously, it’s like the people who designed our last home had never cooked a meal or done laundry!) So we began making lists of everything we liked and disliked in houses and started the design process. It was all happening! Slowly but surely, our house began to grow out of the ground. From foundation up to the trusses, we did much of the work ourselves. I managed to handle the electrical; my dad, a retired plumber, dealt with the waterworks. I even roped my sons into helping out! Painting and finishing, installing cabinets and flooring, we completed a seemingly endless (at the time) number of jobs. Of course, there were challenges. And naturally, some of the work was more than I was prepared or able to deal with, so I had to turn to others for help. And this is where I started seeing the connection with hearing clinics . . .

When I read advertisements for various contractors I quickly learned that everyone was an “expert,” an “industry leader” or, according to them, simply “the best.” But how could I be sure I was working with the right person? How could I be sure that the person I hired would really listen to me, and be easy to talk to if something needed to be fixed or done differently? What would I say if they wanted me to pay for something that I felt had been done poorly? Or, worse yet, what if they messed up and simply never came back? Choosing the wrong person would simply add to the already significant anxiety I already felt! Around that time, one of our hearing clients came in for some follow-up service on his hearing aid. After he was all set he thanked me for what we’d done and said, “I really appreciate what you do for me, and I tell everyone about you guys – thank you.” That’s when the lights came on – I had to ask other people about the contractors I needed! After all, at Campbell River Hearing Clinic, we strive to do the best job possible and let our customers spread the word for us. Surely there must be contractors who do the same, right? So I started asking around. The strategy worked. Our office landlord spoke highly about Price-Rite Roofing. And, sure enough, Steve Price did a great job – he was there when he said he would be, kept things tidy and organized and made sure the plywood didn’t get wet before the roofing went on. Then a friend recommended Noel Pike for drywall. They, too, did an excellent job – painting was a breeze on those nice flat walls! Another friend suggested Ed Rosse for my heating, and my fancy in-floor heating works like a dream. To my

relief, all our recommended tradespeople lived up to their billings. Whether drywall or hearing aids, actions speak louder than words Funny thing is, most of the tradespeople we hired don’t advertise. Some aren’t even in the Yellow Pages! They don’t write about how fantastic they are – it’s all word of mouth. The true pros do a great job and then let their work and customers do the advertising for them. I know that finding the right help can be a challenge. And when it’s a big investment – be it a heating system or a hearing aid – it can also be pretty darned stressful. You need to know you’re in good hands. So ask around. Talk to others who have gone through the process. Ask them where they went, what they liked and why. Do their hearing aid providers always strive to make their hearing better, making continual adjustments until they’re just right? Are the people knowledgeable, friendly and a pleasure to deal with? Like the pros who did such great work on our home, we at Campbell River Hearing Clinic put our efforts into making our clients happy – not into advertising. I still plan on writing the occasional article to share my rambling thoughts and educate people about their hearing health, but that’s about it. The fact is, when you need good help, it’s easy to separate the true pros from the rest of the flock. All you have to do is ask around. In the meantime, we promise to keep doing our best, and we hope our customers will keep sharing our name with others. If you think it’s time to speak with someone about your hearing, call 250.914.3200 or visit us at 780-D 13th Avenue for a free hearing assessment. (Warning: we may show you pictures of our new home!) Or better yet, ask your friends for a recommendation! To read our past articles, or for more information, PAID ADVERTISEMENT visit www.tohear.ca.

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Highway: A very real danger to motorists Continued from A10 of the road. Despite the court ruling that determined the me-

dian was too steep, too deep and too wet, no repairs to my knowledge have been undertaken since that

date. The medians were meant to provide a level of safety for errant vehicles which leave the road

for whatever reason including hydroplaning. Tow truck drivers, fire departments and first responders tell me they are constantly hauling cars out of this specific area, as well as other danger spots north to Campbell River.

about your concerns. Ask for more specific highway warning signage where accidents regularly occur. Request that the Ministry of Transportation Minister, Todd Stone, schedule immediate repair of wrongly-built medi-

As users of the highway, we need to stay alert to the very real danger of driving the route during rainstorms between Campbell River and Parksville-Qualicum. Reduce speed through the pools. Tell your area MLA

ans and the rebuild of highway sections where water gathers in wide pools causing such horrendous accidents. Morgan Ostler, Seniors Making A Safer Highway (SMASH)ing Grannies

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When I moved to Campbell River in October of 1988 JJ’s pub was packed with loggers, fishermen, mechanics, businessmen, and was an excellent networking atmosphere. At that time I remember only one traffic light in town. Now there seems to be a hundred red lights here, and no strippers… I did not vote for this. Brien Smith

In the March 29 Mirror, Chief Robert Pollard was in one instance incorrectly identified as being “of the Wei Wai Kai.” This is incorrect, he is Chief of the Wei Wai Kum. The Mirror apologizes for the error.

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Country living in the City with holding/ development potential. 5 acres with custom built 4 bedroom 3 bath home with family room and roughed in plumbing for a suite. Excellent outbuildings, chicken coop, fruit and nut trees, berries and more. Golf course around the corner, convenience store close by, less than 3 minutes to Island Highway or downtown. $745,000 TAHSIS

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This is the life, wake up to the Sunrise as it shines on the front of this beautiful home overlooking the Straight of Georgia. Majestic views of cruise ships, marine traffic, ocean wildlife and mountain views makes every day a pleasure to call this home yours. Immaculately kept this clean spacious home has many updates including, a gorgeous modern kitchen, new counter tops, tiled backsplash, professionally painted Oak Cabinets with new handles,

new wooden deck, plus new paint in most of the home. You’ll have little to no expenses for the next 10 years as the roof is 3 years old, the hot water tank is almost new, the sewer line was recently cleared and replaced, the drainage system updated.The detached garage is 13’6x25 with carport measuring 10’6x25 and includes a separate garden shed. This homes unique Ocean view floor plan is a delightful change of pace from the norm and can best be appreciated by viewing. MLS# 416679 342 Island Hwy. $549,900

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Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath home located a couple of blocks from the Campbell River. Local Quality home builder MacVeigh Contracting Ltd. had built these homes in 2014 for the working person looking for a smaller home for easy low maintenance. Large back yard for you do as wish. Close to shopping, restaurants, trails, River. New Home Warranty. Quick Possesion possible.

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Almost 1 acre in the beautiful Sayward Valley sits a mobile home with addition. Mobile has had a extra roof covering the entire trailer keeping it in good condition. Property is located on a no - thru road for a quiet living. Quick Possession available. MLS 418977

973 Island Hwy. • $429,000

Beautiful 12.9 acres in the Sayward Valley with a lovely family home which has incredible views over looking the gently slopping fields, mountains and trees. Cozy fireplace in the living room, big dining room off the kitchen, Master bedroom with cheater ensuite, a good size 2nd bedroom. Downstairs you will find a 3rd bedroom, family room, den or office space, laundry room, a 4 piece bathroom, storage and indoor workshop and a Woodstove that heats with ease. There is a single garage with attached shop / shed area, big garden area even a barn.Just minutes down the road from the quaint riverfront golf course in Sayward and only 35 min from Campbell River.

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Updated Family home in the Village of Sayward. Beautifully updated kitchen, freshly painted throughout, newer flooring and french doors leading to a huge covered deck. 3 good size bdrms up with a 4 piece bath. Downstairs there is a cozy little family room with certifed woodstove, 4th bdrm, 2 piece bath, storage & laundry.

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Totem pole raised and blessed in Sayward JOCELYN DOLL Campbell River Mirror

Rob Everson of the K’ómoks First Nation lead a totem pole blessing ceremony in Sayward March 24. “I’d like to say how important it is that the village of Sayward and the K’ómoks First Na-

tion come together for this occasion,” he said. “It’s so important for the village of Sayward to acknowledge that they are on K’ómoks territory.” Everson acknowledged Randy Frank, who carved the pole, and thanked him for his dedication.

“It is so important to honour people like Randy (Frank) that preserve our culture and make sure it is there for generations to come,” he said. “And I am sure that this pole will stand here for generations as a symbol of the K’ómoks people and the pride that

we have in our culture.” Sayward mayor, John MacDonald, acknowledged the pole and the ceremony as a great opportunity for the people of Sayward to learn more about the culture of the K’ómoks Nation and the culture of First Nations as a whole.

John MacDonald (middle), Sayward’s mayor, said having the totem pole is a great opportunity for the village to learn about the culture of the K’ómoks Nation.

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Clockwise from the left. Carver, Randy Frank, dons a head dress before being honoured with a song. Women danced to bless the ground that the totem pole stands on in Sayward. Elders and representatives from the K’ómoks Nation spread eagle down on and around the pole as part of the blessing ceremony.

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The 39th Vancouver International Wine Festival wrapped up on Sunday, February 19. Altogether 180 wineries from 16 countries participated in 54 events, sharing 1700 wines with 25,000 attendees. More than 60 of those wineries were from British Columbia. With so many excellent wines to sample, it’s impossible to do them all justice. The wines that follow were stand-outs for this WineWise guy – some for their bangfor-the-buck quality to price ratio, some simply because they were outstanding world-class wines at

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Vineyard’ White Label Pinot Gris (665034) $22.90 opens with bright lemon and grapefruit notes over subtle wisps of rosemary and sage. Bright and marvellously mouth-filling on the mid-palate, it strikes a perfect balance between fruit and refreshing natural acidity. Pushing the boundaries with concrete egg ferments and a commitment to making wine as naturally as possible, with minimal intervention. OCP and their Haywire wines are getting a lot of attention. Prettily pink but surprisingly citric, Haywire ‘Secrest Mountain Vineyard’ Gamay Rose (687103) $22.90 manages to masterfully bridge the gap between cherry berry fruit and a subtle, spicy, ‘bouquet garni’ medley of thyme and sage notes in the finish. After working with Okanagan Crush Pad for two years, bother Don and Michael Bartier opened Bartier Bros. Winery just last year. Award-winning winemaker Michael Bartier has a refreshingly local take on what makes great wine: “Don’t try to copy Napa, or Bordeaux, or Bur-

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1891 Whistler Way Sweet 1800sq ft rancher on .2 acre lot, full of charm and character in very desirable Willow Point neighborhood can be yours. Wonderfully laid out this 3 bedroom/2 bath home combines the best of charm and function inside and out. Master bedroom has unique alcove, large walk in closet and ensuite, sunken family room with gas fireplace is the perfect place to share good times and relax, formal living room has double french doors out to front garden/patio and feature brick fireplace. You will love the kitchen with its center island, abundant counter space/cupboards, light and access to the large deck and private backyard. So many neat features from rounded archways, tiled entry, gardens, double garage and more. This is a must see warm, inviting home offering something for everyone. Book your private appointment today. $369,900

1957 Pinehurst Pl EXECUTIVE HOME BACKS ONTO GOLF COURSE Executive one owner home in lovely picturesque setting, backing onto Sequoia Springs Golf Course. Over 4,600 sq.ft. on 3 levels, 4-5 bedrooms, plus bonus room, 4 baths, 2 yr. old heating system - heat pump, oak flooring, vaulted living room ceiling, gas stove. Oak kitchen with granite countertops, graphite sink in island, 5 burner gas cooktop, Miele ovens & dishwasher. Eating nook overlooks 1,100 sq.ft. patio with outside storage (golf cart) & garden shed. Family room off kitchen, huge master bedroom with spa ensuite. Oak trim throughout. Triple garage. Great family home!

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426 CARNEGIE ST.

Spectacular Ocean View! In one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods. This 5 bedroom home has wall to wall windows to enjoy your expansive view, spa tub in the updated ensuite, eating area in the kitchen plus a formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, kitchenette downstairs for visiting guests, newer vinyl deck on the front and a 30 year fibreglass shingle roof put on in 2007. The garage has a built in shop/storage and the front is designed to store RV’s hidden by the landscaping. The back yard is deep and has trees, pond and a deck. It also offers BI vacuum, security system and lovely landscaping! Priced at $565,000

Great Panoramic Ocean View on this 2 bedroom condo suited for starters, retirees, or investors. Laminate flooring in main, carpet in bedrooms, and the outside of the building has been redone. a very private large common patio area for bbq and entertaining guests are part of this great building. An adult oriented, rentable building with economical strata fees make this a great starter, retirement or investment unit! Priced at $129,900

Great starter or retirement one level home in the heart of willow point. This 3 445 RITA CRES. bedroom rancher has a woodstove to keep Great location, close to everything you warm and cozy, laminet flooring, including the Sea Walk! Great 3 updated beautifully tiled tub/shower and bedroom rancher on a quiet cul-deloads of other updates. You’ll love the sac that offers open living space and feeling when you walk in the front door of extra size bedrooms. Loads of updates including walk in shower, sinks, toilets, this one. Fenced back yard, patio area, flooring, eating bar, counter tops & back 10’-12’ shed in the back yard, storage in the splash, appliances and more. Sliders off carport, RV parking, 2 blocks to Seawalk and shopping and a short walk to Master to back yard and patio, wood Sportsplex and Willow Point Park. This burning insert in living room to keep home has everything you need and is move you cozy. Roof is 5/6 years of age. Start in ready. Roof is 8-15 years. out or retire, this is the one for you. Priced at only $275,000 Priced at $285,900

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Roy Grant

250-203-1574 roygrant@uniserve.com

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3575 Willow Creek Rd.

Contemporary designed home w/ open floor plan & generous sized rooms. Kitchen, dining, living room, & den on the main living level. 3 large bdrms, & laundry upstairs. Very spacious master bdrm w/ a luxurious ensuite featuring separate shower & walk in closet. Other features include energy efficient ICF foundation, 4ft.crawlspace, heat pump, hvac system, on demand hot water. RV parking w/ sani dump hook up. $609,900

1180 Ironwood Great opportunity! Prime office space. 3 spaces available. 450 sqft, 650sqft, & 2280sqft. Centrally located. Ample parking.

FOR LEASE

right home for you or the right buyer for your home.

Custom built home with expansive ocean views. 3975 square feet of luxurious living space. 3 bedrooms up plus a 2 bedroom suite downstairs. Wrap around deck – great for entertaining. Low maintenance yard. 2 car heated garage plus a detached workshop/garage accessed from Alder St.

.52 acre semi oceanfront property with highway frontage. C-2 zoning allows for a number of uses. The owner will consider a joint venture with a developer.

$549,000

1360 Homewood Rd. 3 units available 1680sqft, 1760sqft, & 2560 sqft. Zoned C-4 provides for a mix of limited retail & service uses as well as mixed commercial/residential. Great location – easy access and shared parking.

Commercial lot ready to build on. Commercial 2 zoning on this level lot allows for a full range of commercial services. This high visibility property is .38 of an acre with approximately 83 feet of frontage right across from the Willow Point Shopping Centre.

$369,000

221 TWILLINGATE RD.

220 S. Island Hwy

Prime development. 2 acres, semioceanfront with RM-3 zoning which permits 60 multi-family units. Unobstructed views of Discovery Passage & the Mainland mountains. Preliminary construction design plans available to a pre-qualified buyer.

$949,000

2710 Vigar 16,000 sqft includes reception area, separate office spaces, lunch room & huge warehouse with 4 overhead cranes, three 5-ton & one 10-ton capacity. Almost 2 acres allows room for vehicles & heavy equipment. Industrial One zoning allows for many uses. Located within close proximity to main transportation corridor. FOR LEASE

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$156,000, $176,000, $310,000

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460-13th Ave 2440 sqft vacant floor space, easily accessible from the street. Perfect downtown location – high visibility & traffic flow. Ample parking for staff and customers.

$769,000

2220 S. Island Hwy

2532 S. Island Hwy

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$525,000 MLS# 420498

A UNIQUE OFFERING 2 lovely homes on huge .5 acre Willow Point lot. Original 960 sq.ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has been extensively renovated 3 yrs. ago. New siding, hardwood flooring, painting, modern kitchen with new appliances, roof, windows, doors, heat pump, etc. 200 amp SVC plus added bonus of detached office & side patio perfect for entertaining & a single garage. Plus 2nd home is 12 yrs. old, 1,176 sq.ft. & in mint condition with very open concept, above ground pool & hot tub. Vaulted living room ceiling, commercial grade laminate flooring, electric heat, new vinyl siding, 200 amp SVC, granite counter tops in kitchen, all new appliances, electric fireplace in living room. Huge walk-in closet in master. 2 bathrooms. Family room can be converted into 2nd bedroom @ seller’s cost. Sprinkler system, RV hookup, nice yard area with fire pit. Tons of parking & room for huge workshop.

EXECUTIVE HOME BACKS ONTO GOLF COURSE Executive one owner home in lovely picturesque setting, backing onto Sequoia Springs Golf Course. Over 4,600 sq.ft. on 3 levels, 4-5 bedrooms, plus bonus room, 4 baths, 2 yr. old heating system - heat pump, oak flooring, vaulted living room ceiling, gas stove. Oak kitchen with granite countertops, graphite sink in island, 5 burner gas cooktop, Miele ovens & dishwasher. Eating nook overlooks 1,100 sq.ft. patio with outside storage (golf cart) & garden shed. Family room off kitchen, huge master bedroom with spa ensuite. Oak trim throughout. Triple garage. Great family home!

79 ROCKLAND RD. $849,900 MLS# 418692 YOU CAN SEE FOR MILES Fabulous panoramic ocean & mountain views! Custom designed, unique 6 yr. old executive home on 3 levels with 4 bedrooms & 4 baths, over 4,600 sq.ft. Beautiful open design with hardwood floors, gourmet maple kitchen, enormous granite centre island, gas range, built in ovens & bar fridge. Breakfast nook with access to viewing deck. Living room with gas fireplace. Gas heat pump. Master suite has spa ensuite with soaker tub, 2 sinks, walk in shower & large walk in closet. 2nd level has ocean view media room or family room, 2 very large bedrooms, bathroom & huge utility room with lots of storage. Downstairs has 2 bedroom nanny suite with own entrance, wine making room, root cellar. 22 x 24 ft. garage & gated RV parking.

STUNNING BEACHFRONT HOME West Vancouver meets Campbell River, architecturally designed unique waterfront beauty, 2,406 sq.ft. of sophistication & elegance with panoramic ocean & mountain views from every room. Beach frontage approx 83 ft. Top quality construction; open beams & interior concrete pillars define the gracious living areas, celestory windows & skylights flood the home with natural lighting. Formal living room, soaring vaulted ceilings & formal dining room. Designer kitchen with Fisher-Paykel appliances, oak cabinets & tile floors. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, deluxe laundry room, 2 car garage with large storage room / workshop & 3 doors. New front cedar walkway & rear walkway to beach side deck with fire pit.

1957 PINEHURST PL.

2505 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

$609,900 MLS# 416695

$995,000 MLS# 421138

3170 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

$794,900 MLS# 419841

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Live your dreams enjoying panoramic ocean & mountain views from this 2,500 sq.ft. executive rancher with suite, situated on 1/3 of an acre. So much to love, it is all in the detail; quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances included, washer/dryer units in both, engineered hardwood flooring, under/over counter lighting, unique wood accent feature walls, remote control LED fireplace, master bedroom with large walk-in closet & ocean view, master ensuite has double sinks, tiled walk-in shower, tons of space. Ocean view covered stamped concrete patio, double garage extra length & height doors, space for detached shop on the property. Separate entry 1 bedroom suite with private ocean view balcony, in-suite laundry & open concept living.

286 MARYLAND RD.

$524,900 MLS# 421026

TREASURED FAMILY HOME This beautiful home has it all! Custom built 5 bedroom, 2 story, 2684 sq ft. spacious home located in Maryland Estates. Impressive open floor plan offers a beautiful kitchen with antiqued white cabinets, island, nook & large family room. 17 ft ceiling in entry. Separate open living/dining rooms. Gas fireplace & heat pump. Children’s play room or den off utility room. Plus office or 5th bedroom off entry. 4 large bedrooms up, spa ensuite with jetted tub & rain shower, 2 sinks. Large walk in closet. 5 ft. crawlspace is ideal for storage.. Double garage with lots of shelving, R/V parking, lovely landscaping, hot tub.sprinkler system.

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3403 WILLOW CREEK RD.

3306 WISCONSIN WAY

#302-738 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

#307-872 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

#303-622 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

How do you feel about owning your own personal private resort right in the middle of town? This gorgeous property is just over an acre & is within walking distance to Campbell River’s trendy Willow Point. This sprawling open concept rancher boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, French country style decor, new gourmet kitchen, family room, dining room & living room. Fabulous in ground covered pool, double car garage & tons of RV parking.

Another top quality Certified Green Home under construction by TRF Woodcrafts Ltd. Enjoy a 50% reduction in energy costs. 2,542 sq.ft., 4 bedroom & 4 bath home. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen hand crafted with solid wood; an oversized kitchen island, all quartz countertops & open to the great room. Downstairs also features a private den/office which can double as a fifth bedroom when needed. Totally private sundeck off the master bedroom. This one is a winner! trfwoodcrafts.com

Where else would you want to be, other than in this beautiful 2 bath / 2 bed top floor unit across from Campbell River’s famous SeaWalk, bike route & Rotary Beach Park. Excellent layout with four large closets, master suite closet built-ins. Some updates include top quality laminate floor in the main living areas, new window coverings & a new hot water tank. Close to everything, on a bus route, 5 minute walk to the ocean front cafe & 30 minute walk to trendy Willow Point.

Location location location! What a fabulous ocean view & right across from Campbell River’s famous SeaWalk. Building has been completely redone, work completed in 2011. New: windows, sliders, exterior & hallway flooring. First class condition. This is a great place to live or a great investment property. 2 bedrooms, laundry in the unit, sliding patio doors off the living room & master bedroom opening to a large sundeck, you can sit & just stare at the ocean. Small pets and rentals.

Semi waterfront 1 bedroom, one bath condo right across from the ocean for less than $100,000 - WOW, what a find. The location is excellent! Right across from Campbell River’s famous SeaWalk leading you straight to the heart of down town or take a longer stroll to the trendy village of Willow Point, or just sit on a bench & watch the ocean. This is a great condo building with all units surrounding an indoor courtyard. everything close by & on a bus route.

$635,000

Another superior home being built by TRF Woodcrafts, one of Campbell River’s finest builders. You can expect the best with this certified “Green Builder”. Reduction in heating costs by as much as 50% of a normal build. Perfect for all levels of family! Master suite, open concept living area & separate den all on the main. 2 bedrooms & a full bath upstairs. Hand crafted solid wood cabinets, solid surface countertops & top of the line flooring throughout. Purchase price includes landscaping, underground sprinklers, garden shed & fully fenced. trfwoodcrafts.com

$498,900

$455,500

$174,500

$99,900

MLS# 418819

MLS# 417983

MLS# 411393

MLS# 420039

MLS# 419786

MLS# 419853

LOT 1, YORK RD.

LOT 2, YORK RD.

#413-350 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

#416-350 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

#417-350 SOUTH ISLAND HWY.

#1i-690 COLWYN ST.

Build your dream home on this beautiful rural lot. It is the perfect hideaway, yet only minutes from downtown Campbell River and only 8 km from the highway. Campbell River is a seaside City with so much to offer. We have the Ocean at our doorstep, many lakes and rivers, fishing, nature and mountain biking trails. With two excellent golf courses, skiing only minutes away, and the International Airport within half an hour, we have everything!

Another beautiful property to call home, build your dream home on this private lot. It is the perfect hideaway, yet only minutes from downtown Campbell River & only 8 km from the highway. Campbell River is a seaside City with so much to offer. We have the Ocean at our doorstep, many lakes & rivers, fishing, nature & mountain biking trails. Two excellent golf courses, skiing only minutes away & the International Airport within half an hour.

SILVERSEA!! Top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom high end condo with a den, has spectacular ocean & mountain views. Gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with high end appliances, vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. Large storage area with parking spot close to elevator. Lots of marine life and cruise ships to watch going through the Discovery Passage. Famous Campbell River SeaWalk at your doorstep. Large storage area.

SILVERSEA!! What a lovely quality built complex, this unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a den and located on the 4th floor. Bright and open kitchen, dining room and living room floor plan. A lovely place to call home. Nice size deck with access from the living room and master bedroom to enjoy the view of Discovery Passage and the SeaWalk with mountains in the distance.

SILVERSEA!!! Enjoy the sunrises & sunsets from this top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom high end condo with a den, has spectacular ocean & mountain views. Lots of marine life & cruise ships to watch going through the Discovery Passage. The famous Campbell River SeaWalk is right at your doorstep. This unit has a gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with high end appliances & huge windows. Large storage area.

A home away from home. Cute, cozy, 1 bedroom condo, perfect scenario for those who would like a smaller home base while spending the majority of their time experiencing the world! 4 very young appliances. Also perfect for the retired senior or the single independent 1st time buyer. Your own entrance & in-unit laundry. Situated in the heart of the city, it is only a 5 minute walk to town.

$159,900

$149,995

$398,800

$399,900

$374,900

$112,000

MLS# 403233

Randy

MLS# 403240

MLS# 409860

MLS# 409034

Randy & Twila

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Always on the run? You’ll appreciate this hassle-free 1 Bedrm/1 Bath condo with tennis, swimming & nature trails at your doorstep! Relax on your sunny patio with pleasant views of Mt. Washington. Shop, dine or stroll to the movies at convenient Merecroft Village. Spend quiet evenings next to your fireplace. Rockland House is very well managed with a good contingency fund & reasonable mo fees. Hot water included, a pet & rentals ok. $119,000 and it’s yours! Call today!

MLS# 421363

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MLS# 380696

Twila

250-830-4998 tconrod@shaw.ca

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ATTENTION BLENDED FAMILIES!

NO FUSS CONDO!

MLS# 409872

SO MUCH TO LOVE HERE!

This large 3 Bd/2 Bath Rancher has it all! Comfortable open concept plan with a 12x 20 ft deck & Grape Arbour that becomes an extension of your everyday living! Beautiful Hardwood floors in family room & hall, Tiled Spa Shower in the ensuite, Heated tile floors in both bathrooms plus formal living & dining rooms. Dble garage, 4 ft Crawl, inground sprinklers, excellent new side parking & mature landscaping! This one won’t last long so please call today! $367,900

MLS# 421544

Big home = Big living with 5 Beds and easy walking distance to Merecroft Village! A Large Custom Espresso Kitchen & 4 Baths make mornings easy! Crown moulding, 5 inch baseboards, 9 ft ceilings and rich engineered hardwood throughout living areas! Need Space for Granny? This Lovely 1 bedrm suite should be perfect! Excellent RV parking too!

$469,900. MLS#418952

SOLD!

2 SHELTER POINT LOTS WITH BEACH ACCESS!

Tired of pad fees and bylaws? Imagine your lifestyle possibilities right here! Opportunity to move your mobile home or build new. CR-4 Zoned & located on no through waterfront road with beach access, separate sani connections, and secondary access from the back property lines. The South lot 2, has a solid older mobile currently tenanted, while lot 3 awaits your new home. Only minutes to Willow Point Village and Sandy Stories Beach. Call Randy for Details! $299,900

CHAMPAGNE CONDO!

Lots to celebrate in this gorgeous corner 2 Bed/2 Bath suite with its own private entry! Lives like a rancher--- Bring groceries in and take your pet outside with ease! Professionally renovated with new solid maple kitchen, tiled back splash, counters & 4 new appliances. Quality laminate, stylish lino, freshly painted in lovely modern tones! . Very well managed complex with an onsite caretaker & good contingency fund. BONUS-hot water included! Easy 1 block walk to Merecroft Village, all amenities, Strathcona Gardens Rec Centre and pool. $152,800..MLS# 419493

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Friday, March 31, 2017 A23 Beautiful ocean view home with a large picture window to enjoy cruise ships, tug boats and wonderful whale watching. The resident eagles are a sight to behold in the lofty trees within hearing and viewing distance. The front yard is fully fenced and has been levelled providing great additional outdoor living space. This character home with street and lane access is centrally located and within walking distance to all downtown amenities. Very few .35 acre view properties like this one left. It won’t last! MLS 416322

222 ISLAND HWY $409,900

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Very open designed split entry 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Upstairs is a very large open plan with many updates. There are 3 bedrooms on the main floor.. 1 bedroom suite down. This home has a full media room, 2 seperate laundry rooms. Also a large garage with bomb shelter. Tons of parking, this home must be seen. MLS 417453 $299,900

333 Rockland Road

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NEW OFFERING 145 HILCHEY ROAD

2 level home with many updates. Newer roof, vinyl windows, flooring, kitchen and one of the 3 full bathrooms, 2 bedrooms up with full ensuite. 1 bedroom down with full bathroom. Fully fenced and minutes walk to Seawalk.

Offered at $319,900 MLS 420348 Call Bruce NOW at 250-287-0151

480 ASH STREET PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW Absolutely stunning 3 level split 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, located at 480 Ash St. One of the best views in town. Vaulted ceiling for large artwork on main floor. Roof, Heat pump & water tank still under warranty. H.R.V. Large underheight workshop area. Offered at $599,900 MLS 411714 Call Bruce NOW at 250-287-0151

3780 S. ISLAND HWY - 2 1/2 ACRES

NEW LISTING!

SOLD! 663 Nelson Road

Gorgeous custom built 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. 3900sqft with ocean view. This home has so much to offer from 4 very large bedrooms all on the same floor, fabulous kitchen and space for everyone. This home must be seen. MLS 415080 $599,900

• Lower tax area, Peak-a-boo ocean view • Quality custom home with in-law suite • 10 zone Natural gas hot water heating + H.R.V • 26 x 53 foot cement pad with all the utilities for carriage house or shop • Future subdivision potential.

Offered at $599,900 MLS 417658

OCEAN VIEW LOT 7231 SQ FT OR 0.17 ACRE. 682 MARINER DRIVE. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THIS PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW LOT. $159,000 INCL. GST. MLS 418414

SOLD!

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1.26 Acre Lot Zoned Multi-Family 9255 Granville Street, Port Hardy, BC

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Details and Promo Video Now at www.stricker.ca This area of undeveloped land is 1.264 acres in size, and is zoned RM 1 (Multi Unit Residential). The following principle uses are permitted (1) Apartment Dwelling (2) Attached Dwelling (3) Community Care Facility. The property has all services available and is on one of the main roads in Port Hardy in a central part of town. Please view the promotional video available on the multimedia tab for aerial video of the lot and the scope of amenities that Port Hardy has to offer.

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149 FINCH ROAD • Beautiful spacious country home on 0.6 acres

250-203-3046

• Double attached garage AND a detached workshop

Harper Baikie

• Low maintenance forested back yard is ideal for children and pets • $539,000

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NEW LISTING! 994 & 998 Island Hwy, Sayward $220,000 • • • •

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Country Living 2 bedroom Chalet living 3.5 Acres with barn MLS 420494

531 Savary Cres. $315,000 • Quiet area in a cul-de-sac • 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom • In-law suite • MLS 421603 2139 Park Rd

$229,800

MLS 419209

Country setting minutes from town. Mobile beautifully updated include-new roof (2013) and skylight was resealed. New wiring with 200 amp panel (2007) and drywall on mobile. Pellet cove (2014), hot water tank (2016). Vaulted cedar ceilings, skylights, custom blinds, etc. Large park like yard with storage shed in back. Fridge, stove included.

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Should you want a market analysis of what your home is worth in today’s market. I would be happy to provide that to you at no charge.

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36-396 Harrogate Rd

$329,900

Almost 3000 sq. ft. 4 Bed, 3 bathrooms. Huge Family room w/pellet stove. Sunny solarium off kitchen. Concrete tile roof and RV parking.

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Location! Location! Location! Ocean & Mountain views Renovation special, 5 minutes downtown Plenty of RV Parking

$314,900

1302 ft. sq. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ranch style Huge private yard backing onto creek Bright & airy, big windows, vaulted ceilings RV parking, small pets allowed, great location

Lot A 1345 Galerno Rd

802 Thulin St $210,000

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463 South Birch St

HELP WANTED I have buyers looking for a Semi-water front home, 4 bedroom home and house with a shop.

Call Milton Today! And Make Your Home A Miracle Home!

$209,900

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Fantastic Ocean and Mountain views of Discovery Passage! Identify marine life as it passes by your New Home! Zoning allows for In-law or Legal Suite! All brand new underground services

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Saturday, April 1st • 12-1pm 56-1120 Evergreen Rd $259,800 MLS 421191 Nicely kept 2 storey home with an open main floor plan that is full of bright natural light. The main living space has been easy care laminate flooring with a good flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The spacious master has a huge walk-in closet with built in organizers. The yard is fenced and has plenty of space for kids and toys. A great home attractive to all buyers.

619 Talon $384,800

MLS 421097

Quality craftsmanship throughout this brand new 3 bedroom 1510 sq ft rancher. Great room design with light, bright interior finishes. The kitchen features white shaker maple cabinets and a large pantry. There’s a lovely K2 Stone surround on the gas fireplace in the living room and a dining room with access to a covered cement patio with a gas BBQ outlet. The master has a spa like ensuite with a tiled shower complete with a rain shower head. This home also features plenty of quality extras including a generous sized laundry room, extra storage room in the garage, a heat pump and furnace, gas rinnai hot water on demand, roughed in vac, 3 foot crawl and a double garage with extra wide driveway. All this plus a great cul-de-sac location minutes from downtown.

522 Thulin St $567,800

MLS 421402

Beautiful custom built home ideally suited for a single or couple who love an ocean view and love their cars! This three level home features heated floors on the main with spectacular views north to the fishing pier and south of the tip of Quadra Island. The upper floor master retreat is huge with a double sided fireplace, full ensuite including a walk in shower and a Jacuzzi tub. The lower level has heated cement floors with parking for 4 vehicles plus a work shop area and a full bath. This home was built by a man who loved his vehicles but this area would also work for a home based business, or hobby area.

4351 S. Island Hwy $279,900

MLS 420698

Semi waterfront acreage with old growth trees and panoramic ocean and mountain views. A great estate sized lot with one acre of property to build your dream home on. The existing house needs work and the real value is in this one of a kind property. Great views and a quick drive to Mount Washington, the Oyster River and all amenities.

SOLD! 635 Buckingham $409,800

MLS 420161 331 MacMillan Dr, Sayward $238,000

MLS 413182

950 Cedar

975 Shoppers Row

MLS 418202 174 Victory Turn

MLS 416273

2225 Fosgate Road $339,000 MLS 414466 This unique 4.57 acres of rolling pasture land is located in the district of small farms and wineries between Courtenay and Campbell River close to Oyster River. Provides one or two hay cuts per year. Amazing open south sunny exposure provides lots of options for home location with city water and gas at property line. Fully fenced pasture with locking gate, close to ocean, walking trails and Salmon Point Restaurant.

Spacious rancher in a great family area close to schools.This 3 bedroom home features a bright open plan with a family room off the kitchen. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets, a center island and an eating nook in a bright bay window area. There’s a gas fireplace in the family room which also has access to the large deck in the back yard which also has a large garden spot and a shed. There’s a dining room and living room with a huge bay window for plenty of natural light. The 3 bedrooms are spacious with the master featuring a full ensuite and large walk in closet. This is a great home and will appeal to all Buyers.

$14 per sqft

Space for lease! High profile location for your business or retail shop at the Coast Discovery Inn at the Tyee Plaza. Three units available from about 605 to 1700 square feet or adjustments can be made if you need additional space.

Great family home in Sayward! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath rancher features almost 1600 square feet of living space with vaulted ceilings, a skylight in the kitchen, bright bay window, electric heat pump, pellet stove, central air conditioning and a heated 4 foot crawl space. The master bedroom has a mountain view and a fabulous five piece ensuite. All this and it backs onto the park, village pond & estuary, and has a fully fenced yard with RV parking.

$698,800

Fabulous custom built 4100 sq. ft. home on almost half an acre in Mitlenatch. Plenty of room for your family with 4 bedrooms and a huge bonus room up and a 5th bedroom or office on the main. There’s a gourmet kitchen with newer countertops, baking counter, double wall ovens, and walk-in pantry. The luxurious master suite has a huge ensuite with 6’ soaker tub, 3 sided gas fireplace, double shower, walk in closet and private deck overlooking the yard. Plenty of RV parking or you can park the toys in the triple car garage. This is a magnificent estate-like home.

$270,000

MLS 419561

Great new listing with development potential. Zoned RM3, this home features fabulous views of the downtown and the ocean beyond. It’s a two storey with 3 bedrooms plus a den upstairs and main floor living. Good appeal for first time buyers, or investors!

MLS 420755

Great home in a family area with room for the entire family – even the in-laws! This basement home has an open concept on the main floor with the kitchen open to the dining and living rooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in closet. There’s a second bedroom on the main with two more in the basement which could also be a nanny or in law suite.

1990-19th Avenue $305,000

MLS 420497

Nicely updated rancher right on the river. Fish off your dock or just enjoy the scenery. This 2 bedroom home has a new kitchen, doors, lights and paint. The furnace is five years old and the roof, windows and siding were done 7 years ago. Three skylights brighten the house which also features french doors to the 14 x 14 deck. A great investment with tenants in place and a great location that can’t be beat!

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SOLD! 106 Vermont Place $384,800

299 Michigan $429,900 MLS 419436 Fabulous rancher to be built in a great family area. This home features 1829 sqft with 3 generous sized bedrooms including a 16x12 master with walk-in closet and huge ensuite with walk-in shower. The living space has both formal and informal areas with a family room off the kitchen and access to a covered deck. The kitchen has a centre island and plenty of cabinets. A great home with completed expected for July.

If you’d like to know the value of your property, let me provide you with an up-to-date market evaluation. If you’re thinking of buying, let me email you with all the latest listings and help make your search easy. Buying or selling in this hot market – give me a call today!

303-872 S. Island Hwy

$178,000

MLS 419069

Ideally located across from the ocean, this 2 bedroom condo is south facing and second from front, with a fabulous ocean view and a large deck perfect for soaking up the morning sun or watching the ocean and passing cruise ships. With in unit laundry, small pets, and rentals allowed, this unit is an excellent choice for buyers looking for investment or an island lifestyle. The building looks great with recent renovations including new windows, new exterior siding, new hallway flooring, newer elevator and more!

e-mail brian@briantoner.com

105 – 1392 S. Island Hwy $267,800

MLS 417483

2 Bedroom, 2 bath condo across from the waterfront and beach walk. This suite features 9’ ceilings, a deluxe kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliance,and granite countertops. The large master bedroom has a full ensuite with heated tile floors and is currently being used as an ocean view office/studio with murphy bed. Both bedrooms have new flooring and French doors to allow loads of natural light. There is a heat pump plus electric fireplace, laminate floors and french doors to the back patio and wrap around terrace where you can enjoy the ocean view.

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3000 COUNTRY CLOSE

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Beautifully updated 1137 sq ft home on a quiet Cul de Sac in Willow Point. This 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom rancher has an open spacious feel, with a fabulous kitchen and cozy living room complete with a 2 year old approved wood stove. There is lots of room for outdoor living with a large deck and green house in the private back yard. It has ample parking and space for an RV as well.

Contact me anytime for a free market analysis of your home to find out what it’s worth! I would love to stop by your home and give you a market update and market analysis anytime. No commitment for you but great information to have.

SOLD!

WHY PAY RENT? This 3 bdrm mobile with a family room and workshop is perfect for the handyman who will give this home the TLC it needs. The electrical has been recently upgraded. This mobile is located in Braeside Mobile Home Estates, 50+ park. It is close to marinas and only a short walk to the beach! $16,900

Helping you find the perfect house to turn into your perfect home.

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Kat Frank is here to assist you with all of your real estate transactions Are you downsizing? Investing? In-law suite? Are you a first time buyer? Relocating? Upsizing? Looking for a condo? Check out my website at www.katfrank.ca and email me at katfrank@remax.net

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Thirsk Rd-Lot 58

$414,900 MLS 420185

Quiet country living at its best! Open area main living space features a lovely centre island, walk in pantry, and an abundance of cabinets and counter space. You will love the oversized master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and large walk-in closet. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a very large Great room that will give you and your guests the extra room they need. An added bonus/flex room with closet and two piece bath makes for excellent visitors accommodations, theatre, or gym. Level lot and big RV parking. New and gorgeous! Under construction and expected completion August/Sept 2017. New ranch style homes with bonus rooms are hard to find, so act now! Time it right, pick your colors, and make this yours. Plans may vary at Builder’s discretion.

648 Sabre Rd - Sayward

$369,000 MLS 419745

Almost 2 acres of pristine and serene living. Situated on the hilltop, overlooking the valley and mountains brings you this country acreage. Full sun all day long, and enjoy your morning coffee while listening to the wonderful sounds of Geronimo Creek flowing beside the property, on the oversized front deck with a wonderful view. French doors leading to the back covered deck, perfect for the whole family/guests to enjoy the summer bbq. Almost 2000 sq./ft of main level living and a bonus 2 bedrooms down with a rec room and high end woodstove to heat the whole home. Tiled “spa like” shower in the main bath and down has a relaxing soaker tub. Tastefully renovated with high ceilings, newer windows and roof. Separate 2 bedroom/1 bath, bright self contained suite which is fantastic for the guests, or a B&B. Overabundance of RV parking and room to build another home, cottage/guest house or as big of a detached shop as you like. Best Country Living! Low utilities/taxes.

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View! View! View! That’s right, “Discovery Homes” once again brings you this wonderful designed new home at the top of the hill. 2400 sq/ft, 4 bedroom plus a den and room for the whole family. Enjoy the 180 degree captivating views of the inside passage and coastal mountains from your open concept living area with loads of windows. Large rear deck to enjoy the sun and always changing views. Outstanding street appeal. Massive RV Parking, large lot, and comes with 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. Expected completion is September 2017 or sooner. Not many properties with such an outstanding view as this gem. Plans may vary at builders discretion.

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“Discovery Homes presents” this new and beautiful large rancher with a “Bonus Room” - Situated in Campbell River’s newest subdivision. Huge oversized RV parking and on a nice level lot. Included is an efficient heat pump, hardwood living area, tiled kitchen and baths, gas fireplace, hot water on demand, and tasteful maple cabinetry. Large island in kitchen with grand walk-in pantry. Really good sized bedrooms and the ever desirable “Bonus Room” with its own 2 piece bathroom. Pick your colors, pick your flooring and make this one your own. Photos are replicas of previously built plan, changes at builder’s discretion. Expected completion July/ August 2017.

315 Arizona Dr $371,900 MLS 412177

Jerry from “Discovery Homes” is doing it again. This home has great curb appeal. Lovely ambiance as soon as you walk through the front door. Open area main living space features a lovely centre island, walk in pantry, and an abundance of cabinets and counter space. You will love the oversized master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and large walk-in closet. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a very large Great room. Level lot and big RV parking. New and gorgeous! Plans may vary at Builder’s discretion. Expected completion June 2017.

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8889 Clarkson Ave $599,000 MLS 417960

559 Alder St $269,900 MLS 420115

321 Arizona Dr $406,900 MLS 412175

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890 Kit Cres $334,900 5 bed / 2 Bath / 1,825sqft

754 7th Ave $199,000 3 bed / 2bath / 2,097 Sq/ft

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458 Rita Cres $299,900 Fully renovated / 3 bed / 2 bath

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1590 S. ISLAND HWY

Enjoy this beautiful semi-ocean front & breathtaking mountain view family home. Watch the sunrises each morning and the moons reflections on the ocean at night from your huge deck. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath 2000+ sqft home is located on a 3/4 acre nicely landscaped lot with lots of RV parking and room for a shop. On bus routes & Sea Walk and close to shopping.

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4335 SOUTH ISLAND HWY

2605 SEYMOUR PLACE

NEW LISTING Semi-Ocean front lot in Stories Beach. Ready to build on 1/3 acre lot, flat, cleared & fully serviced, just waiting for your plan to build your dream home.

Tastefully updated Willow Point rancher, 3 beds, 2 full bath, spacious master bdrm with big bay windows overlooking the pristine back yard. Large kitchen with newer appliances and seperate family rm. New roof and h/w tank, and RV parking too.

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61 Oregon Road Perfect location, beautiful 1670 sq. ft. rancher located in desirable Willow Point. This well maintained home features both a family room and living room. There is ample RV parking as well as a 20x15 detached garage and fully fenced rear yard complete with a garden area to grow delicious vegetables. This home boasts two decks, an 8x27 front desk and a covered 14x18 rear deck. Located close to all amenities, including shopping, golfing at nearby Storey Creek Golf Course, Willow Creek walking trails and the nearby Seawalk where you can go for a leisurely stroll or relax on the beach. Call today to view this remarkable home. $288,000 MLS# 418976

3201-27 Island Hwy Hidden Harbour. Enjoy boating from your own berth in the private marina. Spectacular north facing 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1338 sq ft ocean front suite with phenomenal views of Discovery Passage. This impressive home is located in the desirable Whaler building with amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise area and meeting rooms, as well as exceptional lawns and beautiful landscaping for you to enjoy. Relax on the roof top patio and be captivated by the exceptional panoramic ocean views. Take in the passing cruise ships, the occasional Humpback whale, pods of Orcas and other sea life as well as marine traffic. If you wish you could go the beach, and take in the views, or go for a stroll and beachcomb. There is secure underground parking and a storage locker. Pets are also permitted with some restrictions. Close to shopping, hospital, recreation and the Seawalk which extends South into Willow Point. This is a great location to enjoy West Coast living at its finest! $269,900 MLS 414806

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6-695 Upland Dr Gorgeous views from this 2 bed/ 1 bath condo MLS 421309 $184,900

130 Jones Road 4 bedroom/3bathroom family home with lots of updates and RV parking. MLS 420925 $429,900

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2784 Penfield Road Ocean & Mountain view lot with no GST MLS 420046 $169,900

8777 Island Highway 3 bed/5 bath 3 year old home on 2 acres in Black Creek. MLS 418887 $599,000

Lot 4 McLarey Ave. 0.276 acre treed lot in desirable Saratoga Beach area on no-thru road. MLS 419017 $225,000

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#3-1315 Creekside Way 2 bed/ 2 bath townhouse in great area close to all levels of school. MLS 416531 $119,000

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3744 Mclelan 3 bed, 2 bath, home with lots of updates and fabulous yard. MLS 420819 $299,900

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230 Carolyn Rd 4 bd, 3 bath, over 2000sqft. Huge shop & loads of RV Parking. MLS 392133 $349,900

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#2105 - 27 Island Hwy 1 bed/ 1 bath waterfront condo in fabulous Hidden Harbour. Ground floor unit. MLS 417996 $239,000

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225 Vermont Dr $399,900 +GST MLS 412378

Offering the ease of a smaller yard so you can have more time to enjoy your lifestyle. 1499 sqft, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher. Stunning vaulted ceiling in kitchen/dining/ living areas where you spend most of your home time and entertaining guests. Dining room steps out to covered patio and lovely southern exposure garden. Hardwood and tile, heated tile ensuite, stone countertop in kitchen, heat pump, natural gas hot water on demand, 3 ft crawl.

233 Vermont Dr $399,900 +GST MLS 412425

All the bells and whistles with this 1489 sqft, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher. 11 foot great room ceiling, open concept living, hardwood and tile, heated tile ensuite, stone countertop in kitchen, heat pump, natural gas fireplace, hot water on demand, 3 ft crawl. Lovely southern exposure rear yard allowing plenty of natural light flowing into the house plan.

243 Vermont Dr $389,900 +GST MLS 412383

1298 sqft, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher. Expect only the best of finishing including stone countertops in kitchen, heated tile ensuite, hardwood and tile flooring, natural gas fireplace, natural gas hot water on demand, 3 ft crawl space and heat pump.

255 Vermont Dr $389,900 +GST MLS 412389

1299 square foot, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher. Open concept kitchen/dining/living. 11 ft vaulted ceiling entrance foyer and great room. Hardwood and tile. Stone countertop in kitchen. Heat pump and 3 foot crawl space. Natural gas hot water on demand. Lovely natural light from the southern exposure rear yard.

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SOLD! 280 Michigan Dr.

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$389,900 MLS 416050

268 Michigan Dr. $389,900 + GST MLS 416652

Three bedroom, two bathroom, 1299 sqft rancher. It’s sure to make it a show stopper on any street. A wraparound porch gives the house an exterior appeal that is matched by the layout of the interior. Open concept with great room. Expect the best - hardwood and tile, heated tile ensuite, stone countertops in kitchen, heat pump, natural gas hot water on demand, 4 ft crawl space.

531 Nebraska Dr. $549,900 +GST MLS 419185

274 Michigan Dr. $394,900 + GST MLS 416641

1499 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher. Expect only the best hardwood and tile, heated tile ensuite, stone countertops in kitchen, heat pump, natural gas hot water on demand, 4 ft crawl space.

SOLD! 3313 Tyler Place

$549,900 + GST MLS 419051

Stunning Craftsman home offering multiple breakaway spaces within the 2396 sq ft house plan (3 bed, plus den, plus bonus room). The main level features a spacious open concept kitchen/dining/living with natural gas fireplace. Vaulted master bedroom and stunning jaw dropper 5 piece ensuite.

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1790 Clerke Rd $299,000 MLS 419956 This stunning 902 sq.ft., 2 bedroom 1 bath home, on a good sized .28 acre lot, is located in a quiet neighbourhood conveniently close to downtown. Absolutely everything is renovated to an exceptional and meticulous detail. Fully fenced, RV parking, detached heated studio home office, garden shed and double gates to rear yard. RM1 zoning allows future triplex development.

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4803 Croydon Rd $424,000 MLS 421061

Unique, rare investment opportunity. Four detached ranchers on half an acre. Each unit is 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Unit #1 is 661 sq ft, the other three units are 437 sqft. Excellent parking for residents and guests. Detached garage for common storage or managers private workshop. Well maintained property. Easy to manage. Low overheads.

233 Maryland Rd $122,000 MLS 403488

Exceptional value lot located within premier Maryland Estates. Partially fenced. Custom architecturally designed house plans available at no cost to purchaser. Or bring your own house plan. No GST payable!

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Desirable neighbourhood, Mountain Views & Terrific Open Concept Layout! This 1410 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher has hardwood floors throughout the living area. The kitchen has newer stainless steel appliances and a great centre kitchen island.

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1731 Passage View Drive $950,000 MLS 419922

5 rental units currently earning approx $4000/mo. Great holding property. Perched atop prime ridge with super panoramic ocean view. You could even place your two McMansions on the 1.074 acres. That then becomes a purchase of two cheap building lots, shop around for a comparable bare land option and you’ll see what I mean.

341 Thulin $349,900 MLS 420167

Golden Thulin Street, prime Campbell River address. Location location location! Two level ocean view house on large .28 acre lot. Lane access to the rear yard and wired detached garage. Roof new July 2012. Natural gas furnace heating and natural gas fireplace. Built in vac.

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4340 Discovery Drive $408,000 MLS 420172

In 2012, this custom Giesbrecht designed carriage house was built by Giesbrecht Construction, a well known high end custom builder. Located in an established treed neighbourhood, and perched a top a large .46 acre ocean view lot, offering privacy and views of Discovery Passage. Operated as a successful short term rental property, and comes fully furnished.

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1510 Island Hwy South NEW PRICE $539,000 MLS 404360

Spectacular, uninterrupted, semi water-front ocean view acreage located in the heart of Campbell River. Approximately 250 feet wide by 230 feet deep. R1 single family zoning. 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher is placed on the South end of the lot.

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101-615 Alder St $139,900 MLS 419064

Cute affordable, 2 bedroom apartment that appreciates an ocean view from balcony and living room. Walking distance to downtown Campbell River. Amenities include covered parking, exercise room, shared laundry, workshop, guest suite, sauna, freezer room, and storage locker

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Available for immediate possession. Well maintained Westcoast Contemporary in an established treed neighbourhood, central to downtown and Willow Point. Three bedrooms, an additional den that could be a fourth bedroom, plus 3 bathrooms.

SOLD! 766 Oribi Dr $338,000 MLS 420865

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330 Virginia Pl $604,900 MLS 420958

One owner, custom built home in premier Maryland Estates subdivision. 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Floor plan is open concept, yet caters to those seeking separation as there are living and family rooms, formal and informal dining. Lots of ‘bells & whistles’.

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1561 Galerno Road $1,195,000 MLS 415436

Stunning ridge top ocean view acreage, featuring custom main level entry home. Fully finished basement. Immaculate in all regards including the landscaped gardens. Granite countertops throughout, radiant fuel efficient in floor heat both levels. Montana river rock fireplaces both levels. View is incredible. Privacy is prime. Detached shop is fully loaded.

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Desert King Fig (Ficus carica) We stock many varieties of figs, as customers like to experiment and try different things, but the variety Desert King Fig is well known for being the most popular in our area as it is the most reliable. Desert King Figs are green skinned with beautiful rosy-pink flesh and excellent flavour. Desert King is a twice cropping fig, but in this case, it is only the first crop that will most likely develop well in Campbell River. The first crop (the Breba crop) will grow from the branches that grew last summer and ripen in August. Figs are native to the Mediterranean, southern Asia and Africa so when you are choosing a location for your fig tree, find a very sunny spot; probably the south or west side of your yard with good drainage. Fig trees grow to about fifteen

DID YOU KNOW? One of the ways homeowners can keep their lawns looking lush and green is to aerate the turf when the need arises. Aerators perforate the soil with small holes. These holes allow air, nutrients and water to penetrate all the way to the roots, helping them grow deep and strong. Deep, strong roots are essential to healthy, lush lawns. While aeration can help many lawns, not every lawn will necessarily need to be aerated. Lawns that get heavy use, such as those that are often played on by children or pets, will likely benefit

would be to be harvesting figs from your garden? Popular Fig Varieties: • Brown Turkey Fig - Medium to large, brownish-purple skin with pink flesh.

feet tall or more in our area but can be pruned to keep the fruit producing at a lower height. Figs like a pH of 6.0-6.5 so a little bit of lime is beneficial in Campbell River. Figs are an attractive tree with beautifully shaped leaves and are deer resistant. Can you image how decadent it

from periodic aeration. Feeling the lawn also can help homeowners determine if it needs to be aerated. Lawns that dry out quickly or feel spongy may be overcome with thatch, which can prevent lawns from getting the air, water and nutrients they need to thrive. Lawncare professionals recommend aerating lawns that contain thatch that is more than one-half inch. Thatch also can foster grub infestations, providing another benefit to removing it and aerating a lawn. When to aerate depends on the type of grass. Homeowners should consult with a lawncare professional about

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• Chicago Hardy Fig - Medium sized reddish-purple figs with very good flavour known for its ability to produce good fruit on new growth. This makes Chicago Hardy an exceptional variety for cold Canadian climates because it can produce good fruit even when it dies back to ground level over the winter.

• Negronne Fig - A more compact tree with small but very good quality black fruit with red flesh. Best variety for container growing where it is still highly productive. • Peter's Honey Fig - Medium sized, light green skin with very sweet flesh. Good container variety. Are you already growing figs? Let us know what variety you love next time you are in the shop. Shauna Lambeth Campbell River Garden Centre

• Desert King Fig - Large dark-green skinned figs with beautiful rosy-pink flesh inside and excellent flavour. Our most popular green skinned variety.

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Island Voices celebrate hope, faith, life and love “Hope… faith… life… love.” These four concepts are at the core of Island Voices’ spring concert, which celebrates the universality of the human condition. On April 21 and 22, the choir will share a wide variety of music, from Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to Ivo Antognini’s Lux Aeterna to the Pretoria Youth Choir’s Kwela, Kwela. Titling the concert after e.e. cumming’s poem “hope, faith, life, love”, conductor Jenn Forsland describes the concert’s theme as one which includes all times, all cultures and all genres. “Literature and art are grounded on these themes. There are great stories to be told, and those stories can be as old as time itself. We all face challenges; we all feel love – having love, losing love, yearning for love. All cultures live in hope, value faith, celebrate life. It is our goal to share many different types of music that resonate with listeners, touching their hearts and evoking emotion.” Forsland has certainly chosen music

Island Voices Choir will share a wide variety of music, from Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to Ivo Antognini’s Lux Aeterna to the Pretoria Youth Choir’s Kwela, Kwela, at its annual spring concert on April 21 at the Campbell River United Church and April 22 at Comox United Church. that demonstrates these themes. The energy of We Dance and the wisdom of Our Children (with text by Kahlil Gibran) show hope for the future. Jubilate Deo, the spiritual I’m Gonna Sing Till the Spirit Moves in My Heart, and even Jane Siberry’s The Valley, all touch upon elements of faith. Many songs celebrate life; the Maori Ehara, the Indian Dravidian Dithyramb, and the jazz standard A Child is Born. And of course there are songs of love – a modern madrigal, a version of My Love’s Like a Red, Red Rose, the haunting I Am Not Yours, a love song from Haida Gwai, and even a

visit to The Punjabi Market. For this concert the choir has worked on adapting their voices for the many different styles, enabling them to better communicate the meaning and message inherent in each piece. Hope, Faith, Life, Love will be performed at Campbell River United Church on Friday, April 21 and at Comox United Church on Saturday, April 22. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($20, students free with adults) are available at The Music Plant (Campbell River), Blue Heron Books (Comox) and Benjamin Moore House of Colour (Courtenay).

Ken Blackburn, the exhibit curator, will be speaking about Sybil Andrews and the new exhibit featuring her work at the Museum at Campbell River. He is photographed beside the linocut ‘Fleece’ from 1985, a depiction of shearing sheep on Hudson’s Farm.

Looking for the spirit in Sybil Andrews’ work In her book ‘Artist’s Kitchen’ published in 1985, Sybil Andrews advised artists to “Look for the Spirit of the object or scene. Look for the living life of it, the emotion, not the surface detail.” In looking at Andrews’ work, it immediately becomes apparent what she is referring to. The Museum at Campbell River is offering a rare opportunity to view the work of Sybil Andrews. The exhibit Sybil Andrews in Campbell River opened to the public on March 17 and features selections from the Museum collection. Sybil donated 126 works to the museum shortly before her passing in 1992. These works feature charcoal drawings, watercolours,

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woodcuts and linocuts, the latter medium being what she has become internationally renowned for. An official opening and talk by the curator of the exhibition, Ken Blackburn, will take place on tomorrow, from 1-3 p.m. Blackburn says, “It is such a wonderful experience to actually see Sybil Andrews work. We so often only see the major works in reprint. But the breadth of her work has much more depth, much more texture and experimentation to it. The observer has the opportunity to witness the mechanics, the energy, the power and underlying dynamics that anchored her vision. We truly come away with an understanding of what she meant when she

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said to go out and “look for the spirit of a scene. And we also have an opportunity to see first-hand the amazing collection she left to the Museum at Campbell River. In many ways, the collection is a time capsule of our community history.” The exhibit will also host the annual Sybil Andrews Day on April 19 from 1-4 p.m. This event will be used to launch the graphic novel Modernism in Two Worlds: The Sybil Andrews Story produced by the Campbell River Arts Council and author Laura Ellyn. As part of the event, the Museum will be showing a videotaped greeting from the students of the newly opened Sybil Andrews Academy in England. Everyone is welcome.

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Retired teacher Don Pennell buys books from the local thrift stores, cleans them up and then gives them away.

On Wednesday morning, he set up at the Community Centre with books for kindergarten age kids. There were more than 35 boxes of books on tables

lining the hallways. Since retiring four years ago he regularly visits the Hospital Foundation Thrift Store and buys 10 books for $1. Every few months he sets

up a book give away. He also schedules times to visit schools and have kids pick out books. “They are all beautiful books in my mind,” he said.

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Don Pennell buys and cleans up childrens books and then gives them away for free. He set up at the Community Centre on Wednesday.

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Name That Tune: Join Valori and Kenny Shaw for Name that Tune - test your music knowledge for fun and prizes!I 7pm in the Eagles Lounge. Everyone welcome - open to the public. FMI 250-287-4990

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50/50 & Meat Draws at the Eagles: Dinner starts at 5pm. Meat draw early bird @ 5:30pm, regular time at 6pm. Plus 50/50 draw throughout the night. Open to the public - everyone welcome. FMI 250-287-4990 Rivercity Players Presents An Evening of One Acts, 7:30 p.m. at the Rivercity Stage. Admission by Donation Roger Seldon @ SoCal in Willow Point. Campbell River’s own original artist performs 6:30 9:30 p.m. Free.

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Andrew Collins Trio is releasing their new album at the Merville Hall on April 7 and 8. organizations may apply for free tables. Each market supports a different featured non-profit group for fundraising. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the CR Common mall on Ironwood St. FMI 250-204-2645 The Comic Strippers: A Show For All Genders… 19+ Only. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre. FMI 287-PINK Rivercity Players Presents An Evening of One Acts, 7:30 p.m. at the Rivercity Stage. Admission by Donation

WED APRIL 5 SAT APRIL 1 Campbell River Indoor Community Market: Family, fun, local! Support local small businesses and crafters. Non-profit

enjoy performing jazz, Latin, rock, pop and R&B music. The ensemble comprised of saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass and drums, is also featured on the Naden Band’s latest jazz recording Ride the Wave.

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Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Glow in the dark, fun music, 5 and 10 pin bowling. 9pm-12am at CR Bowling Centre, 1661 16th Ave. Acro Yoga: Play, trust, and challenge yourself and others with this fun combination of acrobatics and yoga. Anyone can do it— we mean that. 6pm at Solstice Dance Studio, 151 Dogwood Street. FMI 250-686-1194

cert- Spirit Square. A Spirit Square Concert Featuring: “The Jolly Tars” Jazz ensemble of the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy This dynamic group of jazz musicians, all accomplished soloists and improvisers,

Midnight Shuttles, a guild of spinners and weavers, monthly meeting at 7:00 at The Sybil Andrews Cottage, 2131 S. Island Hwy. Program following. All inter-

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soon approaching 150th. Tickets will be $20ea (or $144 for a table of 8). Prizes, Silent Auction. Tickets Available at: 1.) The Royal Coachman Liquor Store - 84 Dogwood Street 2.) Hydraulic Supply 1580E Willow Street ( by Bottle Depot)

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Special thanks to the amazing staff of Strathcona Gardens Arena, Mary Lou of Save On Foods Floral Department, Carihi Student Volunteers, Frank Barbas of Dark Horse Web and Graphic Design, Wes Roed of the Campbell River Storm Junior Hockey Team, Coach Rae Ann Hesketh, Coach Keri Bemister, Bev Schulte, Andrea Beattie, Heather Goodyear, Dana Ordell and all of our amazing parents, family members and friends who volnteered their time and energy.

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Carihi Forestry program gives students a unique way to learn about the industry Clinton Macadam Carihi Mirror

Recent shifts in education have been primarily focused on diversifying the learning experiences of students and expanding beyond traditional classrooms. At Carihi, one of the many examples of this is the Carihi Forestry program. Carihi Forestry is a half-day program that runs for one semester each year. Students can gain their Science 11 credit required for graduation (Sustainable Resources 11), as well as an elective credit (Forestry). The

course is available to grade 10, 11 and 12 students. The program provides a range of diverse learning opportunities for students. Classroom time is balanced with time spent outside in the industry. There is a focus on project-based and inquiry-based learning. Combined, these learning principles make the program a dynamic, hands-on experience. Forestry teacher Jason Kerluck believes that the program is useful for two types of students.

Jason Kerluck (left) and five Forestry students on a trip to the field. These are “students that are interested in forestry, as well as students looking for

something different than the traditional classroom.” The program covers

Renovation proposal in the works for the Carihi library Braden Majic Carihi Mirror

Carihi’s recent addition of a new teacher-librarian allows for the creation of a proposal to renovate the current library into a 21st-century learning commons. “I just think it’s exciting that there is support for libraries in our school district… it makes a huge difference,” said Betsy Muir. She has been working in Carihi’s library since 2008. With the library now staffed full time, Finkensiep and Muir are in the library on certain days during the week. A library clerk is also present for the first three Fridays of every month. “To me, the library is the heart of the school,” said Finkensiep. “This is where people come, they do things, they meet…

I think you need a human here.” The vision of a “less library” learning commons would be more open concept with flexible seating, move-able tables to make it easier for presentations, studying, working and socializing. “Together, we have time to come up with a proposal for renovating this space to make it more of a collaborative learning space,” said Muir. The proposed renovation would see the removal of the traditional lab atmosphere to be replaced with flexible seating with laptops that could be handed out from a cart. “We’re not teaching like that anymore,” said Finkensiep. “We are teaching more flexible and mobile.” They aim to have the

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Sustainable Resources 11, a science course not otherwise offered at Carihi. Information

regarding forestry is also embedded within the science aspect of the program. Inquiry-based, handson learning remain themes in this section of the program The elective Forestry completes the other half of the program. Kerluck created the elective at the district level, and therefore the curriculum is locally adapted. Part of the curriculum includes learning to identify local trees and plants. The goal of Forestry is to give students “information and experiences

regarding the forest industry,” as well as “to teach the students employable skills.” Students gain experiences in the forest industry through field trips, guest speakers, classroom projects, and potentially summer jobs in forestry. These experiences lead students to make connections in the industry and potentially attain employment. In addition, students learn essential employment skills such as collaboration, communication and critical thinking.

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The healthcare teams at St. Joseph’s General Hospital - like Laura, Andy and Jane (left) - And Campbell River Hospital - including Robyn, Jessica, Susi and Lisa (right) - are dedicated to delivering outstanding and compassionate care in their communities. Acute care staﬀ will combine their skills and knowledge to continue their excellent work at the new North Island Hospital campuses in Campbell River and the Comox Valley.

Building for the Future: Staﬀ are at the heart of local hospitals

fter years of planning, construction and collaboration, the opening of the new North Island Hospital campuses in Campbell River and the Comox Valley is within sight and Susi Shelswell, for one, can’t wait. After 25 years caring for patients at Campbell River and District General Hospital Shelswell, a Registered Nurse and Clinical Coordinator, is more than ready to move into the new North Island Hospital campus in Campbell River this fall. “I’m absolutely excited,” she said. “I can’t wait to get in there.” While leaving familiar workplaces and moving to larger, more technologically complex facilities presents challenges, Shelswell’s enthusiasm is not isolated among the hundreds of staﬀ at CRH and St. Joseph’s General Hospital who are training and preparing for the big move.

that the board and leadership of St. Joseph’s have shown to the new hospitals, and we’re excited to welcome staﬀ to the Island Health family in the Comox Valley.”

The North Island Hospital campuses in the Comox Valley (above) and Campbell River (below) will open this fall.

Although the new facilities are separate buildings in diﬀerent communities they will have a great deal in common. Operating as one hospital with two campuses, the North Island Hospital will share cross-site leaders, standardized design and work structures, creating unique opportunities to blend the best of both workplaces. “Taking the wonderful work that both sites currently oﬀer and bringing them together as one will ultimately enhance patient care,” said Cathie Sturam, Acute Care Site Director at SJGH. “No matter which campus you receive care from it will be evidenced-based in the delivery of safe, quality care.”

“We have such a great work culture. We’re a family here,” said Carol Tinga, a longtime Registered Nurse and Clinical Educator at SJGH. “Leaving St. Joseph’s will be bittersweet, but I’m really looking forward to working in the new hospital,” she added. “It’s really exciting to bring our family to the larger team and have the opportunity to care for patients in the new facilities.”

North Island and Comox Valley.

The energy and expertise of staﬀ in both communities has been important during the planning and construction phases of the hospital project, and will be invaluable during and after the move into the new buildings.

From the height of wall partitions to planning how patients will ﬂow through Emergency and other departments, leaders and staﬀ from CRH and SJGH have been integral to designing facilities that make sense for both patients and care teams.

Rozema and Sturam, who will work in partnership to manage the new Comox Valley and Campbell River sites, believe that hospital staﬀ will beneﬁt from being part of a larger, cross-site team. “It’s the strength in relationships that will make these hospitals a great place to work and learn,” added Sturam.

“We are incredibly fortunate and grateful to have so many talented and dedicated staff from both St. Joseph’s and Campbell River coming into the new hospitals,” said Dr. Brendan Carr, President and CEO of Island Health. “Patients and clients will benefit tremendously from the knowledge, expertise and dedication that staff are bringing to these facilities.”

“Our staff and physicians are the experts in their own work, and I think that the design of these new hospitals reflects that,” said Beselt. “The new hospitals won’t just support excellent patient care, they can also help us attract and retain medical staff who want to work there and on teams that support collaboration and continuous learning.”

Although the main construction phase of this project is nearly complete, there is still a great deal of work to be done before the new hospitals are operational. While that work continues, Campbell River Hospital and St. Joseph’s General Hospital continue to operate and provide care and service to patients from across a vast region of Vancouver Island.

No one knows local healthcare like the people who deliver the service, which is why they have been involved in the planning and design phases of the project.

For hundreds of people in the Comox Valley the opening of the new hospital means not only a new workplace, but also a new employer, as Island Health takes over delivery of acute-care services in the community.

“I want to personally express thanks on behalf of Island Health to the hundreds of clinical and support staﬀ who have supported this project while also providing excellent care and service at Campbell River Hospital and St. Joseph’s General Hospital,” said Carr. “Their dedication to their coworkers, patients and communities has been exceptional.”

“There’s a person and a story behind every decision,” said Dr. Jeﬀ Beselt, an Emergency Room Physician at Campbell River Hospital and also Island Health’s Executive Medical Director for the

“St. Joseph’s has a proud 100-year history of caring for the community,” said Carr. “We are deeply appreciative of the commitment

Christina Rozema, Site Director at CRH, agreed, and added that there will be more work opportunities for staﬀ who would like to work at both sites. “The physical layout and work processes will be consistent, so staﬀ will need minimal orientation to new departments if they choose to work at the other site as well as their home site,” she said.

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By Beth Boyce How many of you know that Campbell River was once the home of a world famous artist? Her name was Sybil Andrews, and she called Campbell River home for over 40 years. Although she lived simply, she had a big impact on our local art scene. Sybil emigrated to Campbell River from Great Britain after the Second World War and settled with her husband in a small blue cottage on the beach in Willow Point. That cottage today is the only building on the City of Campbell River’s heritage registry and is the current home of the Campbell River Arts Council. Sybil was a world renowned artist whose linocut prints are highly sought after today. One would never have known this to meet her, she lived quietly in her cottage and taught weekly art lessons for a very modest fee per session. She would have classes in the cottage, always accompanied by a good cup of tea, and would take her

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students on sketching field trips all around town. Numbered amongst her students are some pretty remarkable artists working in the art world today. Her legacy continues in England where a new school named for her has just recently opened in Bury St Edmunds, Sybil Andrews’ home town. When I started working at the museum here in Campbell River, I was delighted to learn that we had

some of her artwork in our collection. But my next question was, why? The Museum at Campbell River is a human history museum, it states explicitly in our mandate and collection policy that we do not collect works of fine art, so why did we have a small collection of artworks produced by Sybil? When Sybil offered to donate some of her artwork to the museum this was a

question that the museum staff at the time was asking themselves too. Although I was not there, I have heard that there was a heated debate amongst the acquisition committee members about whether or not the museum should accept any pieces. In the end it was Sybil’s role as a teacher in the community and her habit of taking her students on sketching trips all over town

that cinched her inclusion in the museum collection. All of the artworks collected by the museum, mostly sketches, depict familiar scenes of Campbell River, and document a specific point in time in this community. In many cases we have historic photographs that show the same scene. As former museum director Lesia Davis wrote, these images are “a part of our

visual legacy as seen through an artist’s eye.” In addition to her artwork, the museum has collected some artifacts associated with Sybil and her husband Walter and their life here in Campbell River. The legacy of Sybil continues as we have just recently received a collection of materials from one of her most prominent students, Richard Calver, including many of Sybil’s be-

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Grateful participants and staff from the John Howard KidStart mentoring program met with RBC branch manager Matthijs Bruining (centre back) and account manager for business & commercial markets Peter Phillips (far right) to receive a generous donation of $20,000. The funds will be used to support Campbell River and the Comox Valley’s only mentoring program to continue to provide services for children ages 6-18.

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Elliott, 8, Skyla and Annabelle Berry,7, built a house out at the Habitat for Humanity booth at the Indoor Market at the Campbell River Common on March 18y. Habitat was the featured not for profit at the event and planned a Lego house building contest to engage the kids. The next Indoor Market will be on April 1.

Grateful participants and staff from the John Howard KidStart mentoring program met with RBC branch manager Matthijs Bruining and account manager for business and commercial markets Peter Phillips received a generous donation of $20,000 recently. The funds will be used to support Campbell River and the Comox Valley’s only mentoring program to continue to provide services for children ages 6-18. “We are very appreciative of RBC for seeing the value

in connecting our young people with mentors to empower them to overcome their obstacles and achieve their dreams,” said Tara Jordan, John Howard KidStart coordinator. RBC branch manager Matthijs Bruining said RBC knows that healthy communities need healthy kids, and that there is a shortage of funding for prevention programs like KidStart across the country. “We are really pleased to know that our donation will help KidStart screen, train, and supervise

volunteers to be matched with children and youth who could benefit from an Auntie, Uncle, Grandma, or Grandpa figure in their lives,” said Bruining. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer three hours per week (making dinner, walking the dog, or playing board games), please contact John Howard KidStart coordinator Tara Jordan at 250203-3111 or tara@ jhsni.bc.ca to find out more. Visit KidStart online at www. jhsni.bc.ca/index. php/kidstart/

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WolfPack women’s soccer get caught in ‘Riptide’ while recruiting Being caught in a ‘Riptide’ is not a good thing usually. For the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s soccer program, it has proven to be something positive. The WolfPack and head coach Kelly Shantz have looked to Vancouver Island to sign three members of the Upper Island Riptide U-18 rep team. Forward Abbie Simms, center midfield Camryn Curts and center back Olivia Bates of the Riptide have become the WolfPack’s third, fourth and fifth recruit signings for the 2017 Canada West season. Simms attends Carihi Secondary in Campbell River

Carihi’s Abbie Simms has signed on to play with the Thompson Rivers University women’s soccer Wolfpack after playing forward with the Upper Island Riptide. while Bates goes to G.P. Vanier Secondary and Curts will graduate from Mark R. Isfeld Secondary both in Courtenay. “It was a happy surprise,” said Shantz as he recalled how he first saw the three play. “I was at a Starfire Showcase in November. There were

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five or six Canadian teams along with the U.S. clubs. I watched the Upper Island Riptide. I was initially looking at just one player but then saw they had four or five potential USport athletes.” Simms is a 5’8” forward who is described by Shantz as a

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hard worker. “She is one of those kids you hope develops. She works so hard. She loves the game. She is passionate about the sport. Constantly working out to improve. She works her tail off out there. She has great foot skills and speed and has a good sense around the ball. She will need to refine her touch around the ball and skill base to compete for a full time job for five years with our team. She’s up for the task though.” The WolfPack coach compares her to alumni Shantelle Cooper and Abby McAuley. “They knew they had to work hard for the full 90 minutes to compete. They were always engaged and focused on the game when they even didn’t have the ball. She is very similar to them.” “I think Kelly’s philosophy is really great,” said Simms, who is undecided about what she will take at Thompson Rivers. “He told me how he pushes his players. I think that is important and that is what I am looking for in a coach.” After signing six players who came from one team—the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association U-18 squad—last

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summer, the obvious comparisons to recruiting ‘in bulk’ from the same organization has to be broached. Is this déjà vu all over again? “With smaller communities, there are pockets of talented athletes in the same age group occasionally,” Shantz explains. “So there is some déjà vu. It is fun for them (the players too). Three of them will come to training camp and school and experience coming to a new city, a new team and a new school together. “That will help them adjust for sure.” Shantz says the fact the three have played together since they were 12 years old will instantly establish a chemistry if they wind up on the field at the same time. “That might not happen as freshmen, but having that experience can only help if it occurs.” “We have always clicked,” Bates said. “We work really well together and have great communication.” Simms also felt it’s a ‘happy coincidence’ that the three teammates and friends wound up in Kamloops and TRU together. – Courtesy TRU WolfPack

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Pee Wee Hurricanes have banner year Hurricanes went on to a 7-3 victory. MVP going to Goalie Paulina Locker. Later that evening, the girls would play their second game facing the Richmond Ravens who were a C1 team. The Ravens lit up the scoreboard first, six minutes in, putting the pressure on the Hurricanes. One minute after, defenseman Asha Jhawer would slap shot the Hurricanes’ first goal, from the point, to tie it back up, with double assists from Shea Watson from Mikyla Danielson. The tie breaker battle continued, until the Ravens scored their second goal with three minutes left in the second. With many shots from both teams, during a continuous tight battle, Paulina Locker kept the Hurricanes in the fight during the third. With less than a

couple minutes remaining, the Hurricanes pulled Locker out of the net, and managed to keep the puck in the Raven’s zone firing multiple shots, but couldn’t find their luck to sink any, ending with a 2-1 loss. MVP going to center and assistant captain, Morgan Taylor. On Saturday the 25th, the Hurricanes faced Island Rivals the Cowichan Capitals. Kaydence Harris would be the first goal maker of game 3, in period one. With strong defense by Brooke Desmet and Shea Watson’s clearing of the zone, the Capitals could not get their revenge until period two. The tie continued until period three when Alexandria Uzzell-Paulos would wrist shot the tie breaker goal in, with a helper from Mikyla Danielson. MVP going to defenseman

Brooke Desmet. Sunday morningon the 26th, the Hurricanes all set to play their fourth Round Robin game, and received news that they had earned their spot in the finals, without game four being a determinant. However, the team still went for the win and faced Meadow Ridge, another C1 team. The Hurricanes’ first goal of the game was potted in the first by forward Raci Frumento. With great back-checking and offensive play by Mikyla Danielson and Callee Stromme, as well as the exceptional help of defensemen Sadie Fast and Asha Jhawer keeping the puck in the offensive zone, Meadow Ridge couldn’t even buy a goal in the first. Early in the second, Frumento would next assist Morgan Taylor for another

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goal. Meadow Ridge found their answer soon after, with the Hurricanes ending the second period with a one goal advantage. In the third the Hurricanes faced some pressure and with 5 minutes to go Meadow Ridge tied it up. However, one minute later, Faith Barton would get her first goal of the tourney with a nice

One-Timer assisted by Taylor. MVP going to Center and Captain, Mikyla Danielson. After a break between games, the peewee Hurricanes faced once more the Richmond Ravens C1 team for the Gold Medal Game. With the luck of the draw and to the Raven’s advantage with that being their

only game of the day, the Hurricanes fought a hard battle, but couldn’t find the back of the Raven’s net, ending with a 30 loss. Still, they’re proud of their silver and what will always be memorable is coming over as the Island league season champs who faced the Mainland C1 champs, Richmond, and finished second.

How times change few feet of him in the lobby. Just In the industry of cycling, this me, 10 or 15 “security monks” time of year is when everyone and the little guy himself. gathers in Taiwan for the ‘Taipei In the last few weeks I have Bike Show” been seeing Instagram photos This isn’t the sport side of the from friends at the show, hearindustry, so no racing and no ing of the latest advancements pros, but anyone on the wholesale side of the biz is there. Every through various news articles and kind of missing manufacturer, every excitement of the bike company and SPIN MY the show. But then I think every part or accesabout the 16-hour sory brand meet in a days. The long meethuge conference hall ings stuck in a small covering acres of land booth, usually with in downtown Taipei. smokers, the brutal It is booth after booth food, and the 14-hour after booth of the flights. latest parts, bikes and These days I just accessories. run a local bike shop In my past life as a and lead a simple product manager I life. I don’t see every travelled to this show invention before the for many years. It was masses and I don’t exciting to fly to Asia get to eat at fancy restaurants for what was always an advenevery night. The Dalai Lama has ture, and being a big bike geek, I definitely never been to Swicked, was never more stoked to see the but on the bright side, I had a newest inventions every year. fun weekend of riding. This week Many of the new twists in I had an industry friend join us mountain biking had me laughfor the Monday night ride and it ing out loud and were never seen was the best ride so far this year, again after the show, but I was and this morning I got to ride to also lucky enough to be among the first to see lots of great inven- school with my daughter. They can have the show and tions too. I saw the first dropper all the excitement that goes with post, I was there when 27.5” and it. Been there done that. And I 29” wheels were introduced and would way rather hang out at watching all the advancements home, ride some great single in suspension over the years was track and enjoy the simple life. educational to say the least. I’d bet a week’s salary that when It was also a great week of my buddies in Taiwan see my Inshanging with friends, experienctagram photos of the local trails, ing foreign food and partying they are the envious ones. with crazy bike industry people … and one year I even stayed I’m James Durand and I’m Goin’ in the same hotel as the Dalai for Ridin’…. Lama. Really, I walked within a

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The Campbell River Peewee Hurricanes were the talk of the year, having one of the best seasons of any peewee female team on the Island. The girls finished up their season bringing home silver medals at the Richmond Ravens’ Ice Classic Tournament, the largest female tournament in Western North America, and this year marking its 20th Anniversary. The Hurricanes, who brought home the gold last year from this tournament, decided to challenge themselves this year by moving up a tier, after also winning the league banner in their regular VIAHA female league season with nine wins, one loss and two ties. On Friday, March 24 at the Raven’s Ice Classic Tournament, game one took place against Yukon. The

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for halibut get to the holes before the weather improves and more people come out from the mainland and south Vancouver Island. Watch the tides and using herring and octopus are getting results. Steelhead fishing is now in full swing and it started to improve in late March in the northern rivers and more catch results

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