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Region’s two full-time judges enter semi-retirement said Campbell River has an efficient courthouse due to the professionalism of all the staff. He was appointed to the bench in Campbell River on Jan. 16, 1991, the day of his wife’s birthday and the start of the first war in Iraq. He had first come to Campbell River in 1974, but had spent 21 years practising law in Vancouver before his appointment to the provincial court bench. “It just kind of happened,” he recalled. “There was no formal process back then. Now it’s a massive application process.” Judge Saunderson could have taken full retirement, but that’s not about to happen anytime soon. “I couldn’t conceive of not working at all. It isn’t in my genes,” he said with a chuckle. “I’ll be working every second month. I can retire at any time.” Judge Saunderson will use his extra time off to travel and to ride his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle. paulr@campbellrivermirror. com

“We don’t have enough judges in B.C., especially the North Island.” – Judge Brian Saunderson, Jan. 11, 2012

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Campbell River’s only full-time provincial court judge is now working part-time. Judge Brian Saunderson took semi-retirement this month. So did Judge Peter Doherty who typically sits in Courtenay, but is often at the bench in Campbell River when Judge Saunderson is away on vacation or is sitting in Port Hardy or Gold River. The two judges are expected to work a month on, a month off, and so far, no new full-time judge has been named to serve the North Island region. This week, the Liberal government did appoint nine new provincial court judges, but the nearest one to Campbell River will be sitting in Nanaimo. The semi-retirement of the North Island’s two most longstanding judges comes at a time when the gover nment faces mounting criticism over a lack of provincial court judges across B.C. This has led to lengthy delays in criminal cases being heard, some of which are tossed out of court due to the violation of the accused’s right to a speedy trial as guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. One of the most infamous cases to be tossed happened last February in Campbell River when Judge Doherty issued a stay of proceed-

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Judge Brian Saunderson, who has served Campbell River since 1991, semi-retired at the end of January. He fears court delays will become worse.

ings against Cody Wellard, who was accused of shooting a family’s puppy on Quadra Island in September 2008. Wellard claimed it was hunting accident. The dog belonged to the Rose family of Quadra whose son Max, then 12, was undergoing treatment for cancer. News of the dismissal of the two charges against Wellard infuriated Max’s father Nick Rose. “It’s pretty upsetting. We’re get-

ting a first-hand look at our legal system and it’s pretty pathetic,” said Rose after the charges were stayed. Judge Saunderson predicts things won’t get any better. “I think it will get worse with more delays and more successful (dismissal) applications,” the judge said last month, during an interview with the Mirror. Judge Saunderson believes it is all about money and the provin-

cial court system is not a “high priority” for the government. And he acknowledges the dismissal of charges, due to delays, are frustrating to victims, the public and police. “A lot of well-prepared cases are tossed out,” he said. Judge Saunderson did take the time though to praise the staff at the Campbell River courthouse. From the manager, to the clerks, to the sheriffs, Judge Saunderson

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Faulty wiring believe to have caused car fire KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Faulty wiring may be to blame for a car fire behind the Campbell River Law Courts earlier this week. A 2006 red Ford Mustang burst into flames around 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday in the back parking lot of the court building. Spry said when four firefighters arrived on scene at 1:54 p.m., the car was fully involved and it took fire crews about 5-10 minutes to put out the fire. “It looks like it was in the engine compartment,” Spry said. “There was some damage done inside the passenger compartment.” Spry said the Mus-

tang belonged to a female juror, who had parked the car roughly 10 minutes before the fire broke out. He said no official cause has been determined, but speculates the fire could be connected to the car’s wiring. “Usually with car fires it’s a little bit harder to determine the cause because it’s usually damaged pretty bad by the time we get there,” Spry said. “They (firefighters on the scene) were interested in some wiring that went into a computer control module. “Usually there’s not too much to cause a fire in a car unless it’s set or there’s cigarettes in the compartment. But usually when the fire starts in the

KRISTEN DOUGLAS If city council makes up a multi-million dollar budget deficit through a tax increase, t h e ave r a g e h o m eowner stands to lose hundreds of dollars. Despite maintaining current service levels, this year’s city budget still stands at a staggering $3.6 million shortfall. “Even with a starting point of no service increases, we face a large funding shortfall, said Laura Ciarniello, the city’s general manager of corporate services. “If council chose to fund the entire difference solely through a residential property

tax increase, it would mean an additional $288 a year, or $24 per month, or 79 cents a day, for the average home.” However, council is considering other options, Ciar niello said, such as potential borrowing options to fund capital projects, using limited reserve funds to continue providing city services, and analyzing appropriate service levels. Ciarniello said council has been tasked with assessing the current service levels provided to the community and must decide if those services can continue to be funded given the financial challenges. Services provided by

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A red Ford Mustang parked behind the Campbell River Law Courts caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. Fire broke out under the hood of the vehicle nearly 10 minutes after the female driver had parked the car.

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the city include police and fire services; roads and sidewalks maintenance; parks; public transit; drinking water treatment and distribution; garbage collection; and bylaw enforcement. In 2011, Ciarniello said the average home in Campbell River (valued at $268,000) paid approximately $149 a month for those services. The city also collects taxes on behalf of other provincial and regional agencies. Last year, the city collected $25.74 million in taxes, or 54 per cent while the school district collected 30 per cent ($14.41), the Re g i o n a l H o s p i t a l

received eight per cent ($3.53), the Regional District seven per cent ($3.32), and the BC Assessment Authority collected one per cent ($354,902) of the total taxes. Council also implemented a 4.46 per cent residential tax increase last year, with a portion of that banked to put towards this year’s budget. In total, $442,500 will go into the 2012 budget, as well as a $190,000 surplus. However, the city still faces a daunting deficit because of a $1.1 million shortfall carried over from 2011, a $1.8 million decrease in tax revenue, largely due to the reclassifiContinued on A4

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Concerns over city’s Official Community Plan mount at this week’s public hearing KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Concerns surrounding land use, particularly in the Quinsam Heights and Gordon Road neighbourhoods, dominated the city’s official community plan public hearing at City Hall. A full gallery attended Wednesday’s hearing – some to express their concerns or appreciation with the Sustainable Official Community Plan and some to simply listen to what others had to say. The plan is a comp re h e n s ive d o c u ment aimed at shaping Campbell River’s future, and contains not only land use and zonings but the Agriculture Plan, Master Transportation plan and Energy and Emissions Plan. This week’s public hearing was the last chance for the community to have its say. The change in zoning in the Quinsam Heights neighbourhood quickly became the main topic of discussion. The area is currently mostly zoned residential estate, which permits single family homes on large lots, in keeping with the rural atmosphere of the neighbourhood (located in and around the south end of Petersen Road). The city’s new Sustainable Official Community Plan calls for some of those properties to be re-zoned to RM-1, a low density infill that per mits single family homes on smaller, subdivided lots. M a rk Jo h n s o n , who owns 3.5 acres in Quinsam Heights, said he’s been told his property is destined to be rezoned from the current residential estate and he’s disappointed the city gave him no notice. “You say the Sustainable Official Community Plan was a

consultative process but I disagree,” Johnson said. “We live on one of the properties to lose on the SOCP downzoning and we didn’t know about it. Each of the affected homeowners should have been notified by letter, we were not.” Steve Ross, who, along with his wife Michelle White, owns and operates a blueberry far m in the Quinsam Heights neighbourhood, said he’s concerned the city does not have a consistent vision for the area. He noted the plan reads that “the established character of the neighbourhood... includes hobby farms and equestrian uses” and goes on to say the neighbourhood is “destined for little to no major development changes and not intended as a primary growth area for the city.” But Ross said a map in the plan outlines Quinsam Heights as a focused growth area. “We are really wondering what the true intention is for this area as the plan is unclear and this is very unsettling,” Ross said. Gordon Road residents were next to voice their concerns. Corinne Matheson told council she is concerned her neighbourhood will be overrun by industry. “Most of the area

around us is in the Agricultural Land Reserve and we’d like to see that continue. We would like to see the development of agriculture,” Matheson said. “We would like to see the area marked for industrial claimed back for agriculture. We don’t want to see it expand because it’s destroying our little neighbourhood.” Matheson said she

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wouldn’t bring up the “real disaster in the area” because the night was for the Sustainable Official Community Plan. But Gordon Road resident Connie Cawley did. “The pole plant going in was really disheartening,” Cawley said. “From the maps, I see you people are pushing more industrial closer to us. How heavy industry can be pushed into a residential area is criminal – it shouldn’t have happened.” Michele Babchuk,

chair of the plan’s steering committee, said the plan can be altered. “It’s a vision document, not a restrictive document, that allows council to modify it as the community changes,” Babchuk said. “With a document of this magnitude I’m not convinced consensus is attainable.” Morgan Ostler spoke in favour of the plan, outlining the success of the Agricultural Plan which identifies Campbell River as having soil for agriculture as rich as that of the Fraser Valley. “I want to explain to the public that within the boundary of Campbell River is 12,000 acres of Agricultural Land Reserve,” said Ostler who explained it’s hard to see because the land is covered in trees. She said particularly the area west of Willis Road and the south side of the golf course on Petersen Road have high fertility soils. Ostler said agriculture could be a vital industry for Campbell River, as the city currently produces one per cent of the food it consumes, relying heavily on transport. Luisa Richardson, representing the Environmental Advisory Committee, also supported the plan, saying it is a “high-level document” with good

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A jury trial is underway in B.C. Supreme Court for a Campbell River man accused of break and enter, and sexual assault. Troy Roberts has pleaded not guilty to both counts. The alleged female victim cannot be named due to a pub-

lication ban. The trial began We d n e s d ay w i t h Crown prosecutor Bruce Goddard asking the woman what occurred in the early morning hours of Aug. 7, 2010. The woman testified she was in bed sleeping with her boyfriend when she awoke to feel someone kissing her leg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was scared,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding that she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see who it was. After a few moments, her boyfriend finally awoke, t h e l i g h t s we r e turned on and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when she could see it was Roberts, who she knows well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was mad, really mad,â&#x20AC;? she told the court.

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Hospice in budget crunch as demand for service grows A lack of funding has the Campbell River Hospice Society facing cuts to core services. Hospice is a registered non-profit society with over 25 years of service to Campbell River and the surrounding area. Their mandate is to provide, free of charge, end of life companionship and support for those individuals, their family and friends fac-

ing illness or death and the grief that follows. “It is a sad reality that sometimes illness has no cure, and with this reality comes the inevitable fact that someone is going to die,” said executive director Chris Dorrington. “Death can be scary, and when people are desperate and afraid, nobody wants to talk about it. The patient is scared, their

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We’re going to have to pay the piper If there is to be no service cuts at City Hall, the average Campbell River homeowner will have to pay an additional $288 a year ($24 per month) in taxes. That will be a bitter pill to swallow. It’s not likely that city We say: Drastic council is going to pile the burden decisions will of covering a projected $3.6 million have to be made deficit solely on the backs of homeowners. You can expect it to at City Hall be a mix of a tax increase, service cuts and magical incantations. No council is going to step away from budget deliberations and announce to residents that their

taxes are going up $288 on average. So, it comes down to cuts. Laura Ciarniello, the city’s corporate services manager, said council is considering other options, such as potential borrowing options to fund capital projects, using limited reserve funds to continue providing city services, and analyzing appropriate service levels. Getting into a fancy borrowing options for capital projects (maybe they don’t need to be done this year?) and dipping into reserve funds (again) just perpetuates the problem. So that leaves service cuts. Our online poll asks “Would you accept service cuts over a tax increase?” The results are

unequivocal: 74 per cent said yes. So, what are we willing to do without? Are we really willing to bite the bullet and require residents to, say, take their recycling down to a central location themselves rather than pay for the garbage man to pick it up? How long a lineup are we willing to tolerate at City Hall if we cut staff ? Are we willing to accept that few people actually use the bus compared to drivers and maybe we could drop that. Is a volunteer fire department going to be adequate for a city this size? Would our mayor and city councillors be willing to do the job on a volunteer basis? These are the questions we face.

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Take the politics and petty attitudes out Re: Paul Rudan’s Feb. 8 column (We do need a new hospital, we just don’t need two). You are 100 per cent right. It is time we took the politics and petty attitudes out of this decision, and got down to how are we going to provide the best health care for the North Island. It is not about jobs, it is about health care. A regional hospital built in either Campbell River or Comox Valley. is the best solution to getting all the services on the North Island and not having to travel to Victoria or Vancouver. It is unrealistic to think that two small hospitals can attract the same calibre of service that a larger one will, never mind the cost to maintain two facilities. Does any one really think that you can attract an NHL team to a minor league rink? Let’s get on with it. Build the damn thing. Anywhere near either town will be fine with me. Not Dove Creek. Hope you are successful in getting this dialogue going and can bring it to a conclusion, it is well past time. Ed Treadwell Campbell River

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I was curious to see the results of the Canadian census figures released on Wednesday. Given the loss of two major employers in recent years –the TimberWest sawmill and the Elk Falls pulp mill – I was expecting to see an exodus from Campbell River. Apparently that has not happened. The population of the “census metropolitan area” of Campbell River (meaning the city and Strathcona Regional District Area D) is 36,096. That’s up from 34,707 in the 2006 census. The city grew by about four percent since 2006. Now, it remains to be seen if in the last year, the population has declined at all. If it has, it’s not by very much going by my unscientific observation.

So, the population within the City of Campbell River itself is 31,186, up from 29,572 in 2006. In case you’re wondering, the metropolitan area has a population density of 20.8 people per square kilometre. It includes all those rocks and trees and water in the Buttle Lake-Campbell River watershed. The city’s density is 217.9 people per square kilometre. A little less elbow room there but heck, the City of Vancouver has a population density of 5,249.1. Area D, by itself has a population of 4,037 (actually down from 4,326 in 2006). Quadra Island and the adjacent Discovery Islands and mainland has a population of 2,601, although that undoubtedly swells significantly in the summer. Cortes Island has a population of 1,007 with a similar sum-

mer influx I’m sure. Campbell River is classified as a “medium” sized population centre. It ranks as 77th in size nationally and is the 13th largest urban area in British Columbia (Vancouver, of course, is first). Our neighbour to the south, meanwhile, is ranked 69th nationally and 11th provincially. Courtenay’s population (including Comox – I know they love that) is 55,213. That’s up from 51,383 in 2006. In fact, Courtenay is one of the fastest growing communities in the province. The city itself is 24,099, up from 22,021. Comox, meanwhile, is 13,627, up from 12,385. The Comox Valley as a whole – and that’s really how it should be viewed – has a population of 63,538, up from 59,482 in 2006.

So, that’s the cold hard numbers. What do they mean? They certainly support what we already know, people have not left Campbell River and we know, anecdotally, that many people who used to work here – at the pulp mill – are finding ways to stay here. The Alberta commute is an established way of life here as people work in the oil patch but keep their homes on the coast spending days or weeks there alternating with the same back here. That stands as a testament to how nice it is to live here. Alistair Taylor is editor of the Campbell River Mirror. Connect with him at: editor@campbellrivermirror. com; twitter: @CRMirror/@AlstrT; and on facebook

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Long, arduous hospital debate was resolved We are writing this letter in response to Paul Rudan’s article in the Campbell River Mirror on Wednesday. Mr. Rudan’s opinion, which he is entitled to, is that only one hospital should be built. However, opinions of the thousands of North Islanders (the majority) who want two hospitals should be respected too. This has been a long and arduous debate which was thankfully resolved when the Comox Strathcona Re g i o n a l H o s p i t a l Board did a great service to all the people of the North Island in ensuring that all would have timely access to good quality health care by having two hospitals. Mr. Rudan is certainly correct in stating that our Campbell River Hospital must have all sorts of maintenance headaches, causing problems for everyone. That is due to long term insufficient funding to maintain it. It is interesting that Mr. Rudan spoke

as VIHA was pitting the two communities against each other vying for one hospital. The 19,000 “Upper Islanders” who signed our petition were mostly from the Comox Valley and Campbell River as well as people north of Campbell River. We were in attendance when our MLA presented our petition to the Legislature on Nov. 7, 2007. The petition did not ask for two new hospitals. It stated; “The proposal by the Vancouver Island Health Authority to build a new regional hospital and to eliminate acute care services at the Campbell River General Hospital and St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox, is medically, socially and environmentally unsound and would cause great hardship to the residents of the North Island. Yo u r p e t i t i o n e r s respectfully request that the Honourable House take the necessary measures to ensure that: ■ fully functional

to nurses and some doctors who feel we should have one hospital because that is the opposite view of our six-year experience of attending numerous council meetings, hospital board meetings, town hall meetings as well as regular hospital stakeholders’ meetings convened by our MLA Claire Trevena attended by doctors, nurses, hospital foundation, hospital auxiliary, union, First Nations, North Island mayors and councillors, Chamber of Commerce, ourselves from Citizens for Quality Health Care, and others. However, we never saw Mr. Rudan at any of those meetings during the past six years and he politely declined to sign our petition. There were 10 of us, some from the Comox Valley and the rest of us from Campbell River who formed Citizens for Quality Health Care to bring the two communities together to maintain good quality health care for both communities (and the whole North Island)

acute care hospitals are maintained in the Comox Valley and in Campbell River, ■ the Vancouver Island Health Authority provides adequate funds to upgrade and expand our local hospitals, ■ our hospitals remain publicly funded and care be publicly delivered.” Mr. Rudan is concerned about the cost of two hospitals stating it is upwards of $700 - $800 million. These figures are incorrect. VIHA’s website states a cost of $600 million. This is where Mr. Rudan’s opinion and ours differs as he is focussed on cost as are others who wish to have one hospital. We are focussed on patients and their right to timely accessible good quality health care. It was the Government and VIHA’s decision initially (as of November 2005) to put one regional hospital in the Comox Valley which would have reduced the Campbell River hospital to little

more than a first aid station. The extra time travelling there in adverse weather conditions was prohibitive for timely accessible health care for all the people of the North Island. Which is more important, the lives and well being of the patients of the North Island or the cost of the hospitals? There were plans to upgrade both existing hospitals to state of the art facilities which could have been a lot less expensive. However, the government would like the Comox Valley hospital away from the control of the Catholic Church. Hence, instead of upgrading, new hospitals were decided. They will likely be built as P3s too which are more costly in the long run to all us taxpayers. It is a myth that the one hospital would have everything we all need. We are always going to have to travel to Vancouver or Victoria for tertiary and some regional services that are only located in Continued on A11

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I did double-take when I saw the sawmill idea I noticed and read the headline in your Feb. 1 edition regarding a path to prosperity. Most were just feel good words but Minister Pat Bellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promotion of a high speed sawmill made me read the item twice in disbelief. There was a very modern sawmill located at Duncan Bay

that operated for over 30 years and would still be there today except for the following problems: 1. Dependable log supply. 2. City taxation. 3. Satisfied work force. 4. Costs of finsihed product that can compete with of fshore

mills. In the past few years Raven Lumber, Fields, Elk Falls and other minor mills have had to close due to some or all of the above mentioned problems. The economic reality has changed over the past few years. If the employees and city government had taken

more action to the problems of Catalyst, that mill might still be in operation paying taxes and saleries into our comunity. None of us likes to take less, but the $80 per ton costs that Catalyst were seeking would still pay a wage far above Walmart or McDonalds. Lawrence Foort.

Hospital: revisiting the one facility idea Continued from A1 those large hospitals. People from Nanaimo still have to travel for those tertiary (and some regional) services as those services are not located in their regional hospital. A few people are trying to revisit the one hospital in the Comox Valley idea. This is tantamount to saying the people north of Courtenay (the largest geographical area of Vancouver Island) do not deserve a hospital. For people who live in Gold River or Sayward, what about the impor-

tant â&#x20AC;&#x153;golden hourâ&#x20AC;? to reach a hospital? If the Campbell River Hospital was reduced to no longer functioning as an acute care hospital, we would be the largest city in Canada without a hospital. It has worked well for many years with both St. Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Campbell River hospitals providing regional services to large populations and the decision to continue to have two hospitals was a very wise one for which the Regional Hospital Board should be highly commended.

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The Campbell River hospital is now the largest employer since Catalyst is gone. Mr. Rudan may wish to research the losses to this community which would be incurred if our hospital is gone. It would easily be as devastating as losing the mill was. We would lose our doctors, nurses, lab techs, all other hospital personnel all of whom pay taxes, buy groceries, clothing and everything else they require to reside in our community. The service industry that provides our hospital would be

gone and there would be major losses to our local businesses. Then watch our taxes skyrocket. Our community would no longer be attractive to retirees or young families either. It is time to get on with the North Island Hospitals project. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, lab techs and all hospital personnel deserve a good facility to work in and the patients of the North Island deserve the best of care in it. Lois and Ed Jarvis Campbell River

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BC JOBS PLAN: TECHNOLOGY Technology is a fast-growing sector of the B.C. economy. The industry is a magnet for highly educated professionals attracted to world-class high-tech clusters including the life-sciences, digital media and wireless, information and communications technology, ocean sciences and motion picture production. The average wage of $63,440 is more than 52% above the average for all jobs in British Columbia, which makes this sector even more attractive to job seekers. In 2009, the high-tech industry provided 84,000 jobs with a total salary bill that added up to $5.3 billion, up from $4 billion in 2007. The job growth will continue, with a projected 57,000 technology jobs opening by 2019, and an annual growth rate of 2.2%. British Columbia attracts global technology leaders, including Pixar, Disney, Boeing, MDA, Microsoft, Sierra Wireless, SAP, Dolby Canada, and Intel. These major technology companies look for a stable economy with a supply of experienced employees and a supportive government. British Columbia has both. It helps that the University of British Columbia is rated No. 1 in terms of technology licensing, an indicator of a high level of success and a culture that nurtures innovation. A healthy high-tech sector also attracts investors who are impressed by the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. Revenues have more than tripled in the decade leading up to 2007, and were up another 4.4% by 2009, to $18.9 billion. Currently, investors receive a 30% refundable tax credit, supporting up to $100 million in investment every year. The provincial government, seeing the role they can play in this fast growing sector, will increase the value of this program by $3 million, allowing more individuals known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;angel investorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to put their own capital directly into eligible small business, and to offer strategic expertise. B.C. ďŹ rms attracted more than 19% of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s venture capital investments in 2010, with B.C. the top province in life sciences venture capital investments. High technology wears many hats. The BC Cancer Agency is a world leader in cancer research, and B.C. is North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-largest centre for ďŹ lm and TV production, averaging $1.2 billion in spending per year, 80% of which is foreign money. The global entertainment and media industry is expected to grow by ďŹ ve per cent a year to 2014, when it will hit $1.7 trillion. B.C. is well positioned to take advantage of this growth. The high-technology industry is not an island. This sector supports B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire economy by helping other industries become more innovative, productive and globally competitive. Digital media and interactive gaming technologies are being used in education, agriculture, mining and health care. A perfect example of technology being developed to save a B.C. treasure is a company ďŹ ghting a yearly nightmare. Every British Columbian is totally aware of the danger of wild ďŹ res to one of our most treasured and valuable assets, our magniďŹ cent forests which stretch through every corner of our province. Forest Technology Systems, based in Victoria, is a world leader in the design and manufacture

of remote weather monitoring equipment used to predict, prevent and manage wildďŹ res. They are the single largest ďŹ re weather-monitoring network in the world. You see examples of their work every day when you see the ďŹ re danger signs on the roads across North America. The data used to provide the info on those signs is from their equipment. During forest ďŹ res, their equipment is used to help forest agencies ďŹ ght the ďŹ res and know where to deploy resources. It makes perfect sense that one of their oldest customers is the BC Ministry of Forests. This highly successful British Columbia company has had phenomenal growth over the years with a staggering 68% growth in sales in 2011, this despite the slow down of the world economy. The company is still maintained as a private company with 50 employees and growing and with up to $10M in annual sales. Not to rest on their laurels, FTS is expanding into global markets including Germany, Korea, Japan, China and Australia. This expansion requires recruiting new employees to ďŹ ll good, stable, high-level jobs. The future is very bright for FTS Other impacts are more global. With an estimated 5.3 billion mobile phone subscribers worldwide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; India and China added 300 million subscribers in 2010 alone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the demand for digital, wireless and screen-based entertainment is immense. These two countries, India and China, are undergoing mass movements to urbanization, which also gives B.C. opportunities to offer them clean, efďŹ cient energy, waste reduction and health-care solutions. B.C. is perfectly aligned to supply a healthy portion of this demand in the coming years. Airplane sales around the world are expected to reach $US3.6 trillion over the next 20 years to replace aging planes and expand ďŹ&#x201A;eets, providing opportunities for our advanced manufacturing sector. Plus, as a climate change leader, we are at the forefront of renewable energy technology development. Finding new markets for our solar, wind, biomass and other technologies can help turn B.C. into a cleantech powerhouse. As Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PaciďŹ c Gateway, B.C. is strategically located to reach growing global markets. In addition, B.C. is close to technology and entertainment hubs in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and Seattle. Under the BC Jobs Plan, the provincial government will work with the federal government to meet our workforce needs and expedite the immigration process for researchers and scientists in other parts of the world who want to bring their expertise to British Columbia. B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast-tracked immigration process through the Provincial Nominee Program encourages ďŹ rms to locate in B.C. so they can hire experienced business immigrants. The B.C. governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on this sector, identiďŹ ed as one of the eight key sectors with the greatest opportunity to bring new dollars into our economy from our most important trading partners, helps nurture an industry that has immense potential to accelerate growth throughout the province.

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The Campbell River C o m m u n i t y Fo u n dation is hosting a lunch and learn with guest speaker Michael Campbell. Campbell, the brother of former premier Gordon Campbell, is business analyst, author and broadcaster. He is best known as the host of Canada’s top-rated radio show – Money Talks. Campbell is also Senior Business Analyst for BCTV News on Global and a frequent contributor to

the national Canada Tonight broadcast. He has also written extensively for a number of publications and is in high demand for interviews due to his outstanding track record, including calling the low on the Canadian dollar in December 2002 and the high in November 2007. Trained in New York, Campbell worked in the investment business for 10 years and has been a successful business owner. Currently, he spends

Financial guru Michael Campbell will be in the city for a Lunch and Learn. countless hours as chairperson of the B.C. Special Olympics. Enter to win two tickets to see Campbell’s

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One net, ten bucks can save lives Carihi students are spreading the net to help save a life. Students Dayna Amelia, Lindsay Frame, Shayla Soppracole-Tate, Emily Koopman, Jessie Stirling and Armin Bayati, supported by Maureen Desrochers, F re n ch I m m e r s i o n Teacher, have stepped up to the Spread the Net Student Challenge and now you and your business, place of work or organization can help. These courageous kids are raising money to buy mosquito netting

to help end the spread of malaria in Africa, the most malaria ridden country in the world. The school that raises the most funds for the program wins a visit from comedian Rick Mercer. The students are already well on their way with fundraising initiatives that have raised over $3,000. This number already puts them in one of the top six spots in Canada and in contention for the ultimate prize. They are the top B.C. team so far.

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Carihi teacher Maureen Desrochers, from left, along with her students from the high school, are raising money to purchase nets to protect children in Africa from malaria. biggest financial drain on healthcare in Africa. With the purchase of one net, you can protect one or more children

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Campbell River, big or small to do the same. The prize for the students is a visit from Rick Mercer, the prize for the community is immeasurable. G o C a m p b e l l R ive r is not only offering a personal donation of $100 but to keep the ball rolling, will also donate a feature on the front page of its website for one month on the organization or business that raises the most funds. Each net costs $10, so use that number as a

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Picturing diversity The Campbell River Arts Council invites the community to stop into the Tidemark Theatre Lobby (also known as the Tidemark Art Gallery or ‘TAG’) to see the fifth Annual Photo Show. In celebration of the Immigrant Welcome Centre’s 20th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Photo Show is Diversity Lives Here. The Tidemark Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Arts Council at 923-0213. The photo at left is Diversity by Heather Hughson

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The wait is over for local skating fans as tickets for the biennial Campbell River Skating Club Ice Show are now on sale. The theme for this year’s show is Blades on Broadway and it will feature Vancouver skater Nam Nguyen as its headlining guest performer. “This amazing event is held every two years and gives our skaters an opportunity to showcase their talents and to participate in this community event,” said Lynda Ostashek, Ice Show Chair. There will be two performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 10 at Rod Brind’Amour Arena and tickets went on sale this week at Christian Life Children’s Centre, Campbell River Visitor Centre, Tangles Hair Salon and Day Spa and at Strathcona Gardens. Tickets are $14 each or two for $25. This year’s guest skater, Nguyen is 2011 Junior Men Champion of

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Aileen Park is offering a threepart Copper Metal Clay Workshop at the Campbell River Art Gallery starting Wednesday, Feb. 15. The workshop runs Wednesdays Feb. 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Art Gallery studio. Park offered a silver metal clay workshop last fall which was a huge hit, so the copper workshop is sure to fill quickly. Sign up by 5 p.m. Saturday to ensure a spot. During the three sessions, participants will learn to use a versatile new medium – copper metal clay – to form pendants by hand. The fee of $75 plus HST for Art Gallery members and $85 plus HST for nonmembers includes the cost for copper, an approximately $25 value. Call 250-287-2261 or email contact@ crartgallery.ca for more details.

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7 Steps to Heart Health

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Every year in Canada about 250,000 potential years of life are lost due to heart disease and stroke. If you could gain a decade or more of healthy years to your life, wouldn’t you grab the chance? It’s the simple things that can make the biggest difference, says Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) Lecturer, Dr. Clyde Yancy, adding that up to 80 per cent of premature heart disease is preventable. His prescription for a healthy lifestyle and more quality years of life: follow these seven simple steps to embrace your best health potential.

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February is Heart Month February is Heart Month. Throughout February, the Heart and Stroke Foundation raises awareness and funds to further our vision: generations free of heart disease and stroke. Volunteers for the Foundation will be out canvassing neighbourhoods throughout Heart Month. If a donor knocks on your door, please give generously. This Heart Month, the Foundation is reaching out to Canadians with a powerful call to action: Make Death Wait. The facts are all too clear: • Heart disease and stroke take 1 in 3 Canadians before their time • Heart disease and stroke is the #1 killer of women, taking more women than all cancers combined. The situation is critical, but research continues to show us that Canadians are in denial about their risk for heart disease and stroke. That’s why we’re delivering a breakthrough, urgent rallying cry to Canadians this winter, waking them up to the real threat of heart disease and stroke. Visit heartandstroke.ca to learn more about the campaign, including how you can donate, take action, or share the campaign message. On our website, the Foundation has set a goal and provided ideas to help Canadians take 1 million actions to Make Death Wait. What action will you take? www.heartandstroke.ca

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2. Know and control cholesterol levels Almost 40 per cent of Canadian adults have high blood cholesterol, which can lead to the build up of fatty deposits in your arteries – increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke. If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you can get your numbers back on track by making healthy dietary changes, participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate - to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more, achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, and becoming smokefree. 3. Follow a healthy diet Healthy eating is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health – yet about half of Canadians don’t meet the healthy eating recommendations. 4. Know and control blood pressure High blood pressure − often called a ‘silent killer’ because it has no warning signs or symptoms−affects one in ﬁve Canadians. By knowing and controlling your blood pressure, you can cut your risk of stroke by up to 40 per cent and heart attack by up to 25 per cent. 5. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Almost 60 per cent of Canadian adults are either overweight or obese − major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your heart health. Being obese can reduce your life span by almost four years. 6. Manage diabetes By 2016 an estimated 2.4 million Canadians will live with diabetes. Diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), coronary artery disease, and stroke, particularly if your blood sugar levels are poorly controlled.

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Talent, drive and work ethic rewarded On Feb. 5, the Intermediate and Senior Performance Teams from Urban Dance Connection traveled to Nanaimo to participate in Dancestreams’ annual “Odyssey” performance. Dancestreams is a pre-professional dance company that has been helping dancers succeed for the past 25 years. Dancestreams offered a $500 bursary for a student or students who showed talent, drive, work ethic, and performance qualities within the workshop with guest teacher Heather

Melinda Coetzee was offered a $500 bursary from Dancestreams after participating in the annual Odyssey performance.

Laura Gray. Approximately 70 dancers from Victoria to Port McNeil attended this workshop. Melinda Coetzee of Urban Dance Connection in Campbell River and Kiana Smith of Nanaimo were chosen by Gray as the recipients of this bursary. Alexandra Garrett of Urban Dance Connection was also awarded a bursary from Dancestreams. She was nominated by her studio for her exemplary efforts and achievements at Urban Dance. Bursaries were made possible through the

fundraising efforts of the Vancouver Island Youth Dance Theatre Association, its board of directors and members, with par tial funding through the Alberni Valley Bingo Association at Chances Rimrock Gaming Centre in Port Alberni. In addition to this, Urban Dance Connection Performance Team members had the opportunity to perform with studios from all points of the island on the Port Theatre Stage, and were treated to an inspiring performance by Principal Dancers from Ballet BC.

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These giant piles of scrap wood look like they came from a deck and exterior renovation. Located on the Gold River highway in a small gravel pit next to the truck brake check just before the Campbell River Motocross track (same side of the road as the track). The person/s who illegally dumped this must have missed the sign pointing to the Landﬁll site which is only a stone's throw away! Ignorance isn't always bliss! Anyone with information on the person/s who illegally dumped these items can call

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The studio is open Artists seeking a supportive welcoming environment are invited to participate in ‘Open Studio’ at the Campbell River Art Gallery on Tuesdays. Quadra Island artist Richard Calver hosts Open Studio, which features live model figure drawing. Artists gather together to paint, sketch or sculpt from a different live model each week. The models will provide a long pose, which will give participants time to complete their work. Open Studio will take place every Tuesday until March 13 from 6:30-9 p.m. The drop-in fee to participate is $12.50 (HST included). Artists can also preregister for all six sessions for the price of five, for a fee of $55 plus HST. For more information about Open Studio or to register by phone, call 250287-2261, or drop by the Campbell River Art Gallery in the Tyee Plaza, Tuesday to Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Check the Gallery’s website at www. crartgallery.ca for more information.

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dog and leave a message at its home. At 6 p.m. when the Mom and her young daughter came home from work and school they received the message and were able to pick up their escape artist from Xena and Dax’s home and everybody was happy, especially the young girl and her dog. In Campbell River, the tags are available at the SPCA Animal Shelter at 490 Merecroft, or at City Hall. The SPCA Identification tag will have your pet’s registered number as well as the phone number of the SPCA office. A visible ID tag will help get a lost dog or cat home quickly and easily. Unfor tunately, 75 per cent of lost dogs that are brought to the SPCA with no pet ID tags are unable to be reunited with their owners, however, 95% of dogs with the SPCA ID tags are success-

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In Loving Memory Marlys Robinson Nov. 11, 1931-Feb. 13, 2009 Those we love Those we love Don’t go go away, away. don’t They walk walk beside beside us They us dveryday. Everyday. Unseen, unheard Unseen, unheard but near. Butalways always near. Still loved, still missed Still loved, still missed. Forever loved by Louis, Louise,(Ernie), Barbara(Art), Janice(Jo), grandchildrenAaron, Arthur, Gordon & Maryah. With the help of Lisa and Kristin, we will ensure that Lily and Laikyn know how much their great grandma meant to all of us and how thrilled she would have been to be a part of their lives.

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Lena Marie Foxcroft (Strachan) March 16, 1945 ~ January 31, 2012 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of this wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Lena passed away peacefully with her daughter Bernice and son Steven by her side. She fought her short battle with dignity and strength while her dear sister Kay encouraged her with love. Lena leaves behind many people who loved her, she is survived by her Mother Eva Demorest, Sister Kay (Gene) Beaulieu, Daughter Bernice Henry, Son Steven Henry, Stepson Keith Foxcroft, Step-daughter Laura Foxcroft, her loving Grandchildren Levi Jackson, Scott Henry, Cody and Kassandra Weaver, Rhiannon and Rachele Foxcroft, Shane Foxcroft and Kenny Vetter, as well as many nieces and nephews. Lena was born in Finland and came to Canada when she was 6 years old. Lena made Vancouver Island her home, living in Sointula, Port McNeill, Ucluelet, Gold River and Campbell River. Her passion for line dancing (choreography), gardening (award winning backyard) and her Feathered Friends gave her much joy. She made many friends through her dancing and love of music, cruises and live theater. Lena loved life, her family and entertaining her friends. Lena will be greatly missed by her family and many loyal friends old and new. She was and always will be loved. We miss you already. Please join us for a Celebration of her Life on Sunday Feb 12th 2012 at 3:00 pm at The Anchor Inn, 261 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2B3 Thank-you to the staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital and the Victoria Hospice for all your kind care. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to “Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society” www.wingtips.org

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April 16, 1954 – February 5, 2012 It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fred Rose after a tragic accident on Sunday February 5th, 2012. Fred will be forever remembered by his wife (25 years), work partner and best friend, Karen and their two beautiful children, Erin and Kyle. Fred was truly a great person and friend to all who knew him. He was a long time resident of Campbell River and very involved with the community he loved, as a businessman and as a volunteer. Fred belonged to the North Island Chef’s Association, as well as the North Vancouver Island Vintage Car Club, but most of his time lately was dedicated to the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society where he spearheaded the creation of the annual Boat Rodeo on the foreshore. He was passionate about whatever he did and lead by example, touching many lives of those he didn’t know with his overwhelming generosity and big heart, always doing what he could to help someone in need. Fred lived the ‘West Coast Dream’ everyday enjoying all his surroundings had to offer him. He loved spending time with his friends and family fishing, boating, camping, exploring and creating really great food! He especially loved spending time at the floathouse with Karen and the kids and having their friends show up to enjoy it with them. His amazing energy and wonderful laugh made being around him always entertaining as he always had a great story to share. We feel so very blessed for the time we were able to spend with this special man. He will be dearly missed by his loving family, colleagues and many friends…Rest in Peace, our friend. Many thanks, to all the Paramedics, Police, Fire Department, Hospital Staff and Victims Services for all your help and compassion. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. While flowers are gratefully accepted donations in Fred’s honour to the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society would be very much appreciated as a continuing legacy. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.campbellriverfunerals.com.

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WARREN JOSEPH LADEROUTE

March 15, 1954 ~ January 30, 2012 With great sadness, we announce the passing of our son, Warren Joseph Laderoute, on January 30, 2012, at the age of 57 years. Warren is predeceased by his wife Janet and his brother Jerry. Left to mourn are his sons; Chris, Adam and Nick, his daughters Jennifer and Heather, their families, all his beloved Grandchildren, his parents Tony and Fay, sisters; Susie, Violet, Bernadette and Valerie, their families, numerous nieces and nephews, extensive family and many friends, including his companion Mary. Warren was born in Campbell River, BC on March 15, 1954, where he started his family. Port Alberni has been his home for most of his years. We will always treasure our memories with Warren, whether it be of cutting ﬁrewood, ﬁshing, camping, playing cribbage or just attending a family gathering. A graveside service will be held on February 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the old Campbell River cemetery. Refreshments will follow at 2:00 pm at 1441 Ironwood Road (Lion’s Den Activity Centre).

Adrian (Adrianus) Jeroen Koeleman Jun 11 1947 - Jan 25, 2012

Adrian was confronted with the devastated diagnosis of cancer which ended his life much too soon and in such short time. He passed away peacefully at home. Adrian was the 7th child born to Adrianus Koeleman and Catharina Koeleman-van den Burg in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. He left to mourn his daughter Zoe (Shawn) Read and his grandchildren Oliver and Joshua. His siblings Reno (Florence), Cornel (Rob), Pieter (Beja), Jan (Mick), Joost(Piet), Annemiek (Jan). Many nephews and nieces. His ex wife Sandy Spearing, his good friend and caregiver Debbie, friends Jody, Debra, and Nancy. Adrian emigrated to Canada at the age of 16 where he became a heavy duty mechanic. Before he started a family he travelled the world, lived for a year in Australia before he settled on Quadra Island. He built his log home on Quadra Loop. Later he built his home on the cliff looking out over beautiful Hyacinth Bay and Rebecca Spit. He worked mainly for forest companies and since the seventies he had a close connection with the Strathcona Lodge, which he maintained till his retirement in 2008. He then joined the Quadra Fire Department. He was loved by many people on Quadra Island. During his illness he was lovingly cared for by Debbie. We’d like to thank Dr. Keith Graham, Dr. Erika Kellerhals, Dr. Kerry Baerg, and the nurses from the home support team for their care and assistance. There will be no service by request. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 11th at 2:00 pm In the Community Center on Quadra Island.

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To all our neighbours and friends, We would like to express our deep felt gratitude for the emotional and ﬁnancial support we received upon the death of Josh Christian. Our deep sorrow was met with an overwhelming outpouring of kindness and compassion. Thank you all, Miriam and family

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HELP WANTED

Speech and Language Pathologist Job Posting Laichwiltach Family Life Society in Campbell River is inviting interested Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) to respond to job posting for Full-time Employment. This is a maternity ﬁll position, providing speech and language services to Aboriginal Children in the Campbell River Region. Education: » Current registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC » Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology » Knowledge base in all areas of speech language pathology » Valid BC Drivers License/own vehicle required Skills and Abilities: » Ability to be creative in program development and client management » Good Communication skills, both written and oral » Ability to function effectively as a team leader » Ability to work independently, demonstrates time management skills, » And prioritizes workload » Ability to operate a personal computer is an asset » Ability to conduct adult education groups on preschool speech and language topics » Age 0-6 pediatric experience » Experience in supervision (Aboriginal SLP Assistants) » This position includes partnership and collaboration with the Aboriginal communities Deadline to submit resume: » February 24th 2012 @ 12 noon Salary: based on experience Hours per week: 35 hours per week Start Date: March 25th, 2012 End Date: March 31st, 2013 Interested persons, please mail resume and cover letter along with 2 reference letters to: Laichwiltah Family Life Society 441-4th Ave., Campbell River, BC, V9W 3W7 Attention: Audrey Wilson, you can also fax resume to 250-286-3483 or email audreyw@shawbiz.ca. Only those short listed will be contacted for interview.

LOOKING FOR a Shake/Shingle Bolt Contractor for the Johnstone Strait area. Contract will be for cutting and ﬂying of wood only. Must be safe certiﬁed. Fax company name and contact information to: 250-749-3412.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

WE BUY HOUSES

CAMPBELL RIVER, catering to mature people, newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clean, quiet, secure bldg. Centrally located. Cable, phone, internet incl. Manager onsite, avail now. Call 250-203-8334.

3-BDRM 1275 sq ft. all new paint carpets, countertops, lights & 5 appl. Near hospital. Fenced. Avail. Mar. 1st. $900/mnth. (250) 287-6213.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

FUEL/FIREWOOD

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

DRYWALL FINISHER - Lots of experience in new homes, basements, and renovations. For the best price, phone Lawrence at 250-287-6341

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOME REPAIRS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIRS WANTED: Broken or unwanted W/D, fridges & stoves. Free pick up in Campbell R. 7 days/wk. 250-830-1676

HELP WANTED

RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Bathrooms • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding • Maintenance, etc. God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525

HELP WANTED

FAUTH’S Releveling Service. How level is your mobile home? (Qualicum Beach), call Harvey at 250-752-8086.

LANDSCAPING CURT’S LANDSCAPING tree service, stump removal,landscaping installations, hedge trimming, pruning, brush chipping, fruit and ornamental tree pruning. Free estimates. Call (250)830-8776

PAINTING

The Museum at Campbell River is accepting applications for a Collections Assistant. This permanent P/T position will be responsible for assisting with the care and handling of the Museum collections. Applicants must have strong organizational and computer skills. A full job description is available at www.crmuseum.ca. Please submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to museum.assistant@crmuseum.ca Deadline for applications is Feb. 22, 2012 .

DIAL A PAINTER Call Geri 250-287-7757.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

NEWER LARGE fridge/freezer. 67” tall x31” wide. Kenmore. $140.00/ 30 Day war. Delivery pos. 250-830-1676. RECONDITIONED convection stove. 3 day war. Delivery possible $120. 250-830-1676

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Air Brake Course February 25 & 26

• ICBC Licensed

Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers.

CLASSIFIED 3

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

WASHER AND dryer, working cond., $99 for both. Call (250)337-2244, (403)678-7527

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Black Press – Victoria

WE BUY OLD AND USED Sterling, Coins, Military, Tools, Musical Inst., China, Clocks, Furn., Jewelry, Art, Cameras, Records, Fishing CR, Courtenay, Comox Free House calls 204-1237

PARKSVILLE STAYCATION in 2 bdrm condo on ocean bay, sleeps 6, 2 baths, full kitchen, W/D, wireless, access to indoor hot tub, pool, exercise room. Out door hot tub and Kayaking. Available April 1 to 8. $850. Contact 250-2870407. Conﬁrmation Provided.

FRIENDLY FRANK

• Class 1 & 3

Summer Intern

GIFT IDEA? Decorative Wickless Candle Warmer for your home & on the go fragrances; View my website. www.amyhand.scentsy.us. Like Scentsy? Join my team. Call 307431-6577 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Only those short listed will be contacted. No prior inquiries please. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COLIN’S PAINTING. Winter Special 3 rooms $299. Ceilings & trim extra. 28 yrs exp. Refs. Call (250)923-1954.

UNDER $200

Collections Assistant Museum at Campbell River

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SPLIT FIR Firewood, true cords/seasoned, $150/cord. Phone 250-650-4060.

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES FOR LEASE (C.R.). Ground Floor (993 sq/ft), turn key ofﬁce space. Downtown with parking. Avail Apr. 1/12 (or sooner). Call 250-287-2200.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bdrm available March 1. Cedarbrook Apts, Heat & Hot water incl, adult oriented. Call 250-914-0105 to view 2-Bdrm avail immediately. Orchard Park Apts. Secure building, oversize suites, large/ quiet private yard, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref req’d. To view call 250-9140105

* AAA Pet Friendly * 534 Cedar St Campbell River 2 Bdrm suite $800. Available now • Galley Kitchen with dishwasher • Balcony • Hardwood ﬂoors • Child and Pet Friendly • References

Mike (250) 830-7012 Paul 1 (250) 321-1264 visit our website www.dumacholdings.com Always wanted to live on the waterfront? Ocean Grove 4 plex. 2bdrm. Avail Mar. 1 $775/mth. N/S N/P. Ref’s Requ’rd. Member of Crime Free Housing. 250-287-8032 CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse near Rotary Beach Park. No pets, N/S. $700. Call (250)287-3990.

1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CAMPBELL RIVERAvailable Feb 1. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 3rd ﬂr, panoramic ocean view, in suite laundry, no elevator, 1 sm dog ok. N/S. Refs req’d. $900. (250)287-4459. CAMPBELL RIVERnicely kept 3 bdrm townhouse, avail Feb. 1, $785. (250)923-3635.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography. Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.

Qualifications This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism. Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset. The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca

RENTALS

CAMPBELL RIVERspacious, 2 bdrm condo, close to downtown, quiet bldg, N/S. $750/mo. 250-923-7043. C.R. 1-BDRM, near Rotary Beach Park. Clean, quiet. N/P, N/S, $580 mo. 250-287-3990.

DISCOVERY VILLAGE 104 283-1st. Ave Campbell River

Friendly onsite Managers 24 hr. One, two, and three bedroom Apts, 3 bdrm townhomes, 1 1/2 baths, set in a lovely quiet area next to the hospital & medical clinics. Schools two blocks away, close to all shopping & on the bus route. Ask about our bonus incentives and monthly draws. To view please call Christine at 250-286-3890 or 250-914-1049 fax 250-286-3803 Zero tolerance for any criminal activity & drugs RENOVATED CONDO, 2 Bdrm, 5 new appl, close to buses & NIC/Timberline. $750/mth. 1 sm pet allowed. 250-287-3556 SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799. ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

Water and City views. Newly updated 1 bdrm, and 3 bdrm with large balcony & beautiful views. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

250-287-7763

Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bed. Avail. immed.N/S,N/P, $1,100/1,250 Mo. Call Carol 250-286-1187 WILLOW POINT, 2 bdrm patio home within a quiet seniors complex, 55+, covered carport, all appls incl’d, $880 mo, avail March 1. 250-203-2343.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED OCEANFRONT BACHELOR cottage, fully furnished, Storries Beach area. W/D, TV, internet. $600./mo+ hydro. Small pet ok. (weekly rates also available) Call 250-923-9231.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Area Planner

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Area Planner to join the Holberg Forest Operation, 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water ﬁshing. Reporting to the Operations Planners, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg’s Planning Department. You must be able to provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department, complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 500,000 M3, block development planning, Timber sort and block margin forecasting, supervise contractors and staff (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) in addition to a multitude of other tasks and responsibilities.

WILLOW POINT: Space for lease. 2620 sq.ft on 2 floors avail. for office space or storage. Ground floor could be leased separately. Heated and air conditioned. 250-923-4292.

COTTAGES BLACK CREEK, fully furnished 1 bdrm cottage in quiet seniors Mobile Home Park. Close to bus, store, N/P, N/S, ref. req. $750/mo 337-2271

RENTALS

3 BDRM duplex. Stories Beach area. F/S W/D. Ref’s req’rd. No Pets. Avail. Mar. 15. $750/mnth. 250-287-9959 CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm 4-plex, near ocean/schools, town. Hrdwd flrs, new exterior/paint, W/D. Available now. $695./mo. Call 250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex. Adult oriented. No Pets. N/S. Refs $625+util. 250-830-4686. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D, wood stove, close to hospital & town. NS/NP. $750. (250)286-4238. CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 Bdrm Townhouse (Campbell River). This townhouse is located on Doyle Rd (minutes from downtown),the main floor is an open concept with in suite laundry & Powder room; all bedrooms are on the 2nd floor the master bedroom has a walk in closet. Fabulous location if you love fishing, hiking, and shopping. Starting at $975/mo. Phone 250-286-6133. CAMPBELL RIVER, 85 Taylor Way. 1 bdrm. W/D, D/W. Quiet neighbourhood, close to transit, amens, schools. Nonsmokers only. Will consider small indoor dog only. 6 month lease min. Criminal Record Check. Avail March 1st. $500/mth. Can email pics. Call 250-286-3360.

HOMES FOR RENT 3 BDRM. Close to schools & town. W/D F/S. Woodstove. Gas furnace. Large. back yard. References please. Pets neg. 250-923-8134. Avail Mar. 1. $950/mnth. AVAIL IMMED. 3 bdrm. Double wide trailer with F/S,W/D. $950/mnth. Call 250-286-3074 or 250-204-5005. BLACK CREEK- 1 bdrm house. March. 1, N/S. Laundry facilities incld. Lrg fenced yard. $675/mo + dd. (250)337-8360. CAMPBELL RIVER- 4 bdrms, 3 bath ocean view home on .5 acre near Painters Lodge. 5 appls, gas furnace. N/S. Avail March 1. Refs req’d. $1400/mo + damage deposit. E-mail discoverydrive@live.ca or call 250-287-2095. CAMPBELL RIVER- centrally located, cute 2 bdrm home, ocean view, W/D, D/W, garage. Lots of storage & large fenced yard. N/S, pets neg. $900./mo + util. Available now. Call 250-339-9924. MINUTES FROM Storries Beach, long term tenant, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F/S, D/W, airtight, carport, lrg storage, garden. N/S. Refs. Mar 1. $785. 250-923-1359, 4pm-6pm only. MOBILE HOME for rent 3br 2bath 1/2 acre lot, heated garage/shop Waveland Rd close to town. $1100. mo. Avail Mar.1. 1-780 707-1569 NEAR SEQUOIA Springs golf course (Campbell River), beautiful 2 bdrm patio home, den, lrg kitchen, quality appls, hot water on demand, ﬁreplace, dbl garage, avail immed, $1150, 250-338-2472.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

NEW WILLOW Pt. Rancher, $1195, 1302sqft, 3bdrm/2bath, 5 stappls.NS!LT.604-727-3141

2 BDRM Apartment in triplex, Ground ﬂoor. Handy Downtown. Laundry in bldg. N/S, N/P. Ph 250-286-6454

SOINTULA, (N. Island) ocean front/view suites/all inclusive. Weekly, monthly, $200 week. (250)230-6722

TOWNHOUSES

A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Fri., Feb.10/12 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO

OPEN HOUSE 10-2 SATURDAY, FEB. 11 NOW RENTING: Large 3 Bedroom Townhomes Close to All Levels of Schools • Cats & Small Dogs Welcome Month-to-Month Rentals, 2 & 3 Storey Suites with Garage! 701 Hilchey Road, Campbell River 1-866-RENT-515 • www.broadstreet.ca

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

MOTORCYCLES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

WILLOW POINT (2242 Dalton Rd.) older 2 bdrm rancher with 4 appliances. 900 sq.ft. with garage & shop. $800./mo + utils. Call (250)923-7080.

C.R. GROUND level suite, N/S, N/P. Utilities incl. Ref. req’d. $700/mth Call 250-2874585 leave message, speak slowly. Avail. immed.

WILLOW POINT: Cozy 1600 sqft rancher w/ sep garage, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, wood stove. Beautiful private backyard $1200. Looking for long term. N/S, pets negotiable. Avail immed. (250)926-6616.

Merecroft- Like new, lg, bright 1 bed. w/den. Grnd level suite w/laundry, util., cable/internet, mntn. view. Close to bus, shop, NIC, N/S, N/P. Ref. req’d $850. Avail. Immed. 250850-2525

OFFICE/RETAIL

TOWNHOUSES

FOR LEASE: 900/2604 sqft, 220 Dogwood Plaza. Reasonable rate. (250)286-6865.

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING Courtenay & Campbell River. 2-3-4 bdrm townhomes now available. W/D hook-up. Children a must. Some restrictions apply. References req’d. For info call (250)923-4145 or (250)703-0357.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION CAMPBELL RIVER Oceanfront fully furn 3-Bdrm, 2 bath home - “short term” - $1800. neg. Avail now. Drive by: 1047 S.Island Hwy. 1-604-892-5134 renechambers@shaw.ca

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

GREAT LOCATION. 2 BDRM, 1.5 bath, All appl & w/d. Newly Updated N/P, N/S. $800/mnth. Available March.250-202-0060

CERTIFIED BUILDING of the (C.R.) Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Phone 250- 286-4838 250- 204-8118

TRANSPORTATION

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

www.PreApproval.cc

SUITES, LOWER CAMPBELL RIVER: Bright 1 bdrm, private ent., $700 incld’s hydro. W/D. NS/NP. Avail. Mar. 1st. Ref’s (250)926-6674. CAMPBELL RIVER: New 3 bdrm, amazing ocean/city views, big kitchen, D/W, laundry, yard, own driveway. Nicest suite in town. $1100 incld’s heat. (250)465-9190.

•Phone: 250-204-8118 WE’RE ON THE WEB

WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. $580 hydro incld. Call 250-898-8462

HOMES FOR RENT

Total Concept Property Management & Realty Inc. Management & Realty Inc. • 250-286-0110 250-286-0110 2 bed, 2bath townhouse in quiet area near the hospital, fenced yard,

• • 2 bed, 2bath townhouse in quiet area near the hospital, fenced yard, 5 appliances 5 appliances in-suite laundry in-suite $890/mo. laundry $890/mo. bed,1 1bath bath updated unit in central near thenew hospital, •• 11bed, updated unit in central locationlocation near the hospital, laminatenew flooring, in-suite laundry $680/mo. fllaminate ooring, in-suite laundry $680/mo. bed,1 1½bath unitorin2quiet Point area, 5 appliances •• 32bed, bath unit bed, 1Willow bath unit in quiet Willow Point area, 5$800/mo. appliances • each, 2 bed, bath across from seawalk, with 3 appliances, quiet pet1allowed, $995/mo andthe $800/mo. building, shared laundry, $740/mo. • 2 bed, 1 bath across from the seawalk, with 3 appliances, quiet building, shared • laundry, Studio $740/mo. with heat and hydro included across from seawalk, shared laundry, • Studio with$580/mo. heat and hydro included across from seawalk, shared laundry, $580/mo. bed,1 1bath bath across seawalk open floor plan, fllaminate floors, not •• 22bed, across fromfrom seawalk open floor plan, laminate oors, not pets, adult pets, adult oriented, $750/mo. oriented, $750/mo. bdrm,2 bath 2 bath townhouse, modern with 5 appliances, •• 33bdrm, townhouse, modern with 5 appliances, close to dogclose park,topetdog park, pet allowed, starting $1100/mo. allowed, starting $1000/mo. bdrmapartment apartment to hospital, newly laminate •• 11bdrm closeclose to hospital, newly laminate flooring flooring and insuite laundry $680/mo. and in-suite laundry $680/mo.

Call ofﬁce for more rentals.

Serving the North Island from Courtenay to Port Hardy, contact us or visit www.totalconcept.biz

TOWNHOUSES

OPEN HOUSE

February 11, 11am-3pm

RIVERS EDGE TOWNHOMES - NOW RENTING • 3 Bdrm 1.5 bath • Quick access to ﬁshing, hiking, and downtown • Newer spacious open concept living/kitchen • 5 appliances, which includes dishwasher and in suite laundry • Walk in closet in Master • Phone and cable connections in each bedroom

#1-1830 Doyle Road, Campbell River Ph: 250-286-6133

ikesmith Motorcycle 250-28

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Certiﬁed complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. • Thorough & fair screening of all applicants. • 2 bedroom Townhouse • Laundry facilities on site • Close to Hospital • References Required • NO PETS

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Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom *Thorough and fair screening of all applicants. * Secure building * Adult oriented * Laundry facilities * On bus route * On-site managers * Close to hospital * No PETS * No Smoking * References required We are committed to our tenants to provide a quiet, clean atmosphere.

TOWNHOUSE FOR rent. 2 bed, 2 bath, new appliances laundry in suite, N/S, N/P. Avail. Mar. 1. $850/mth. Call 250-830-0801 or 250-2029463

BIRCH MANOR

BUY, SHOP, RENT...

We offer:

GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. For a tour and info please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.

SHARED FURNISHED accommodation. Clean & quiet home. Rockland area, close to ocean. Priv. entr., TV room & laundry. Ref’s req’d. Cable, internet, utils incl. Avail. now. $550./mo. (778)420-2273.

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AUTO FINANCING

1-800-910-6402

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

CLASSIFIED 4

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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HOMES FOR RENT

CARS

FOR RENT:

HOUSES FOR RENT ❖ 2 Bdrm Townhouse on Galerno: $900/mo. adults only. ❖ 2 Bdrm House in Holly Hills area: $850/mo. fenced yard. ❖ Cabins/duplex for rent in Willow Point available. SUITES FOR RENT ❖ Sunset Ridge at 826 7th Ave: has renovated 2 bdrm units available at $690/mo. In-unit laundry, one child welcome. ❖ Westerley Close at 836/846 7th Ave: Adult with small pet. 2bdrm, 5 appl., avail in 8-plex @ $850/mo. 3 years old upper and lower units available. ❖ Suites in Discovery Point – 872 S. Island Hwy: available from $800 - $1000/mo. In-unit laundry. Building has had a facelift. Many units upgraded to different levels. ❖ Private suite in home, all inclusive at $850/mo., near WP Park. ❖ Discovery Drive Basement Suite: $700/mo. shared laundry. ❖ Eagles Ridge Condo: 2nd ﬂoor, 2 bdrm, ocean view unit. Secure underground parking. $1100/mo.

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Willow Point Realty 2116 B South Island Highway Sunrise Square » 250-923-1521 Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm

HOMES FOR RENT

Leila

HOMES FOR RENT

Rentals Available • Totally redone mobile plus 10x12 storage shed! N/S, ref. req., small pets considered. Available now! $700/mnth. • Great newer home in Varsity Landing, 2 stories, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, all appliances, pets negotiable! N/S, ref. req., available now! $1500, incl Gas and Hydro. • Executive, waterfront, fully furnished 4 bdrms plus a den with incredible views! All utilities included! • Luxury living at “waters edge” - large 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, sunroom, hot tub, covered parking. Very quiet 55+ building. N/S, pets upon approval. Available now! • Only 4 yr old duplex in desirable Ocean Grove area, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, N/S, N/P ref. req. available now! • 2 Year old rancher located in “Lindonwood”. Great open ﬂoor plan, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, N/S, pets negotiable, available Feb. 1st .

Contact Leah Jones 250-286-3293 Helping you is what we do.™

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Sports

Send your results to: sports@campbellriver.com

Local rinks finish strong The Campbell River Curling Club hosted the 48th annual Ralph B oyd M e n’s O p e n Bonspiel on Feb. 2-5, matching last year’s astonishing draw of 36 teams. This Spiel has become one of the best men’s open events, largely due to the efforts of club manager and event chair Susan Johnson, and the continued sponsorship from Tyee Chevrolet and Thrifty Foods. T he Ralph Boyd

Memorial Trophy was awarded to the most sportsmanlike team which was the Laskosky Rink, consisting of Ernie Laskosky, Del Wagner, Geoff Willson and Duffy Simpson. The “A” event, sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union, was won by the defending champions: the Dunn rink of Qualicum, consisting of Rick Dunn, Wayne Duncan, Bob Hirschfield and Cliff Reynolds. In the final, they

went toe to toe against the Ray Michell rink of Campbell River, playing with John LaPointe, third, Don Pennell, second and Jade Jensen, lead. The “B” event, sponsored by A-1 Autobody, was won by the Franklin Rink of Campbell River: Tom Franklin, skip; Terry Kratzmann, third; Cal Parker, second; and Rick Sloan, lead. This was a great game of skill and strategy against another local rink skipped by

Todd Peachey. The “C” event, sponsored by Ironside Contracting, was won by the Wilson Rink, skipped by Gary Smith, third Frank Voysey, second Joe Pulak and lead Ken Wilson. They met their match playing against longtime local Ed Schmuland, who gave them a hard run right down to the final rocks. The “D” event, sponsored by Kal Tire, was won by Courtenay’s Aitken Rink.

PAUL RUDAN/THE MIRROR

Skip Todd Peachey (top photo) tells his sweepers to hang on in the B semis. Pictured right, second Don Pennell delivers the stone in the A semi-final.

Cooking up support! 4x6 4x6

MARINE HARVEST HARVEST MARINE

3X6 Style & Design Event 3X6 to Benefit Campbell River and North Island Transition Society

WEST CAN WEST CAN

Sharon Grech is the Colour and Design Spokesperson for Benjamin Moore in Canada and has been sharing her passion for colour and home decor with Canadians on City TV's CityLine since 1997.

Join Sharon on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the North Island College Theatre at 7:30 pm as she introduces Benjamin Moore's 2012 forecast for colour and decor, featuring inspiring room photographs, decorating ideas and diverse colour palettes for your home.

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Last summer, Marine Harvest Canada’s salmon barbeque trailer cooked up over $8,000 of support for local charities from Comox to Port Hardy. We’re now looking ahead to 2012! Marine Harvest Canada is booking fundraising events for their barbeque trailer for the 2012 summer season. To read about our guidelines and application process, please visit www.MarineHarvestCanada.com. Deadline for application submission is March 7th, 2012. Thanks to the Real Canadian Superstore, Campbell River Boatland and Powerserve Energy Ltd. for their continued support of this initiative.

Learn how to use colour in a most affordable and influential manner to create harmony in your home. Sharon's "hands on approach" demystifies colour theory and demonstrates how colour can unify any space - appealing to all budgets and personal styles. All profits from the event will help support the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society's Ann Elmore House. This event is being hosted by West Can Carpet One/Benjamin Moore. Tickets are $15 and available in store. Seating is limited. More info: 250-287-7191

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ers adding an empty netter. The Tyees entered the playoff round in Comox Valley Chiefs territory that will see one of the four teams vying for the provincial championship in March. Both teams battled hard for the first two periods, however, these periods would belong to the goaltenders. The Chiefs scored on an early third period penalty against the Tyees with another goal less than two min-

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Eddy Cliffe bows his head in prayer, asking for strength and the support of his late cousin “Polar Bear” Jake Hebenton. “I think Jake’s looking down at us,” says Cliffe, 34. Hebenton died last September in a tragic ATV accident at the young age 22. A decade earlier, he supported

the Food Bank with daily swims in Discovery Passage. And now, this month, Cliffe is carrying on the dream started by his first cousin. Every day in February, at precisely 3:15 p.m., Cliffe does a quick dip into the cold water by the old boat ramp on the Tyee Spit. He’s asking the community to come out and watch, and support him through donations of cash and food for the Food Bank.

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