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Rivercorp’s chief economic officer says the organization needs more staff in order to attract the industry that will get Campbell River’s economy booming again. Vic Goodman says Rivercorp is looking to add two new positions to its staff – an economic development officer with a salary of $53,663 per year and a development researcher at a price of $41,111 a year. The economic development officer would introduce a full-scale business and retention program focused on nurturing and supporting existing businesses in Campbell River. “It’s dedicated work because you have to go out and personally talk to them (businesses), you can’t rely on surveys,” Goodman says. The economic development research analyst would assemble information and materials as well as identify specific businesses and targeted industry sectors. “If we have the researcher to do the background work it frees Continued on A3

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Several companies have expressed interest in Catalyst’s former Elk Falls mill site despite some uncertainty surrounding the property. Vic Goodman, chief operating officer of

Rivercorp, the city’s economic development body, said the organization has been working hard to re-populate the site with good industrial players. “Lots of companies have come to look at the site,” Goodman said. “Over the last quarter I’ve probably been

involved with at least 10 meetings where people came here (to look at the site). I work with something related to the Catalyst site every day.” Goodman said there are at least 13 options being considered for the mill site, but added he can’t disclose what

they are due to confidentiality agreements. “I can say the projects we’re looking at would be a tremendous benefit to the city as a tax base,” he said. Complicating things though is Catalyst’s status under creditor protection through the Companies’ Credi-

Goodman: Two new staff requested up my role to be able to focus on the primary job of advancing the economic development agenda,” Goodman says. But at last week’s city budget meeting, Goodman had difficulty presenting his budget to council and articulating what he was asking for. Goodman forgot to add last year’s budget figure ($492,000) with the increase he wants for 2012 ($292,625), leaving council confused as to what total figure Goodman wanted from the city. “This was a foolish mistake and I take full responsibility for it,” Goodman said. “My mistake resulted in a confusing exchange with Mayor Jakeway.” A day later, Goodman sent a memo to the city asking for $784,625 for Rivercorp’s 2012 budget. “The city has never had a fully-staffed eco-

nomic development office and the 2012 Rivercorp budget was designed to fill these gaps,” Goodman says. “When you look at the city’s overall budget it amounts to two per cent of the city’s overall budget for economic development, Tourism Campbell River and the Visitor’s Centre to go out and promote the city and grow it. When you look at it from that perspective I think it’s a reasonable investment.” Goodman says the two new staff positions are vital in order for the organization to accomplish its goals. In 2012 Rivercorp plans to investigate “g enerational economic engines” – industries that could serve the community for generations, more specifically, g reen energy options such as tidal and biomass (related to forestry)

technologies. Rivercorp also plans to take advantage of the city’s new Agricultural Plan. “There are many things in the Agricultural Plan we can look at beyond the food sector,” Goodman says. He said blueberries, for example, could be grown for the fruit itself or for the skin, which contains ingredients such as antioxidants that could be extracted and sold to health stores. The blueberry could even be valuable to a cosmetic company for its colouring. Rivercorp also plans to work with GeoScience BC to undertake an aerial survey of the North Island to attract mining investment. Goodman also says Rivercorp will complete the Downtown Revitalization Plan, which Rivercorp failed to produce under the

previous CEO and as consequence, had to give back $43,000 to the city. The plan is aimed at making downtown more attractive and would set a vision to determine what type of business ventures to pursue. Rivercorp, in partnership with Tourism Campbell River, also plans to start a regional asset inventory which will lay out how many hotels, bed and breakfasts, whale watching operations, etc. are in the Campbell River region. Rivercorp is also considering incorporating a hotel room tax, which Goodman says could be a very effective way of generating additional revenue to put towards tourism. “In 20 years, Campbell River is going to look completely different,” Goodman says. “The economy will be booming.”

tor Arrangement Act, which it applied for at the end of January. Catalyst obtained creditor protection after it failed to reach a deal with the union workers at its Crofton mill by a Jan.31 deadline. The company has said it will continue operations as usual at its mills in Crofton, Port Alberni and Powell River during the restructuring process but Goodman said he’s not sure the effect it could have on trying to sell off its property.

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G e o r g e A n d rew s knows all about saddlesore. “When you get off the bike, you can’t even sit down,” says the 82-year-old, recalling his 1975 cross-country bicycle journey. He’s hoping the Dragons also know what it’s like to feel muscle pain in the backside and inner thighs. “I could never find the right (seat). So, when I came home, I started making it,” he tells three producers from the hit CBC-TV show Dragons Den. The trio, including executive producer Tracie Tighe, were at the Coast Discovery Inn on Wednesday. They were back in Campbell River to hear pitches from about a dozen inventors and business people who are hoping to make it onto this year’s show. “I’ve invested about $140,000,” says Andrews, a Courtenay resident and owner of Gabs Bicycle Saddle. “I’m thinking (of asking) somewhere between $75,000 and $100,000. That would ease my expenses a

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It will be a few weeks before the fledgling entrepreneurs hear if they’ve made the cut for the fall season, to be taped in Toronto April 12 to May 13. Even if they don’t make it, the initial experience of being questioned by the producers – similar, but not quite as grueling, as the grilling they’ll face from the Dragons – is a good one. “I’ve watched the show and my friends told me I should be on there with my Swinkey,” says Courtenay golf pro Brian Ben-

little bit.” The premise of the show is to elicit investment from the Dragons; five wealthy Canadian entrepreneurs looking for big capital gains by offering their cash and expertise to the pitchmen and women. “We’re going to say it’s the best bicycle seat ever…?” Tighe asks. “It is,” Andrews replies with confidence. The producers head out on a Canada-wide tour each year, seeking new ideas, both practical and goofy, to bring to the Dragons Den.

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Council wants answers from city staff as to how a controversial pole peeler plant ended up so close to a residential neighbourhood. Three Duncan Bay Road area residents blasted the city at Tuesday’s council meeting, demanding why the pole peeler was brought in despite their opposition. “That 1998 petition, stating we were all against industrial zoning in our neighbourhood, what happened to it?” asked Tracey Deller, the owner of Blue Spruce Home Park which is next door to the plant. “Did anyone even look at it? Did anyone even check how much of a majority signed? “I’ve been told by many of you ‘that was what the council of the day did’. Well you are all the council of the day today and you’ve got to fix this. You inherited all of it – the good and the bad.” Residents are frustrated by the plant because of the highpitch screech the debarker emits as it peels the logs. The plant, owned by Northern Pressure Treated Wood, began operating at 5301 Duncan Bay Road on Jan.

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Most restrained budget since 1980s The new provincial budget is among the most restraint-minded handed down by a provincial government since the 1980s. That’s the word from Bob Plecas, who should know. He was a deputy We say: A few minister in the Bill Bennett Social surprises but no Credit government of the mid1980s, one which brought down major shifts in the infamous “restraint” budget in policy 1983. That prompted the Solidarity movement and brought the province perilously close to a general strike. Plecas was in the budget lockup in Victoria on Tuesday. Now retired, he is a regular commenter on provincial affairs. Few people know

more about how the provincial government works. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon introduced the budget Tuesday afternoon. It contains a few surprises, but no major shifts in policy. The current deficit is now projected at $2.5 billion, down a bit from $3 billion. Medical Service Plan premiums are on the rise again — 22 per cent in four years. There is no HST relief for people who wish to do home renovations, except for seniors. It’s too bad it won’t be extended to everyone, at least until the PST returns next April 1. It would act as a boost to the economy. The $10,000 grant to first-time home buyers is a welcome and surprise addition. First-time buyers should look at prices carefully, and see if the

grant will allow them to buy. There is no boost to the education budget, other than $165 million to address classroom composition. While this is necessary due to a court ruling that went against the government, the lack of a funding boost will likely anger teachers, who want a 15 per cent pay raise over three years. Falcon also stated that the final increase to the carbon tax will go ahead as scheduled on July 1. However, he signalled that the tax will be reviewed, and it is possible that it could be eliminated. The government focus on restraint is necessary, but it must examine how taxes impact individuals and the environment. – Black Press

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Council/media are clueless This is in response to the “saving” of the Sportsplex. I am not sure who is more clueless here, the town council, towns people or you as a media outlet. This town is in a financial crisis. To pretend that none of the city brass was aware that the old Catalyst mill was going after a tax reclassification is a blatant lie, it has been common knowledge for a year. While Rome was burning our former mayor was growing plants on the roof of city hall, give me a break already. I for one am opposed to a tax increase to support any institution that can not justifiably be salvaged. All I can do is be thankful that the new arena was never built a few years back. I am having a hard time justifying staying in this town with their hide their head in the sand mentality that many have here. I and many like me now work in Alberta and bring our coin back here, but not to see it poured down the drain. The view is nice as is the climate, but it is also nice in alot of other locations of BC and the continent for that matter. I am not sure where you expect the money to keep coming from. If you as the editor read a paper and shared with your readership the crisis that Ontario is facing and this country may be facing shortly perhaps common sense would prevail. Gerard Dalle Vedove

Just like Rivercorp, I want more money too

Paul Rudan No, really

I need to ask for a lot more money. Oh, I know the powers that be who control the purse strings aren’t going to be happy with my request. They’ll point out that revenues have never fully recovered from the recession and other costs just keep going up as well. I do know this, all too well. Nevertheless, I think it’s perfectly sensible to ask for an outrageous wad of cash, because I know I’m worth it. And if they can’t see the value in wheeling over a wagon load of loot to my desk, I only need to point out that I’m not the only one wanting. There is, in fact, a perfect example right here in our fair city of another organization asking for hefty raise because, frankly, they think they’re

worth it too. I’m talking about Rivercorp. That’s the economic “arm” of the city which has a great name, even though few outside its boardroom really know what it does. Excuse me, Rivercorp is responsible for tourism and the visitor’s information centre – the latter ripped from the clutches of the chamber of commerce, but that’s an old story. Tourism, however, is not the reason Rivercorp CEO Vic Goodman is asking for $292,000 more on top of the $535,000 it received last year from the city. What is really needed, Goodman told city councillors, are two more employees: an economic development officer at $53,663 a year and a

development researcher at $41,111 a year. Now it’s been a while since I last skipped math class, but somehow I don’t think that adds up to almost 300-grand. I’m also a little sketchy on what a development researcher is or what they do. And, please correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it Goodman’s job to act as the city’s economic development officer? Or does that not fall under his job description and annual $107,000 taxpayer-funded salary? I’m confused. Council’s confused. And even Goodman couldn’t quite explain what all the money’s for. Great, now that we’re all on the same page, let’s try to sort out this mess.

First, the city needs to cut $3.6 million from this year’s budget. Second, Rivercorp has been sucking money from the city for 12 years and I’m hard pressed to think of a single significant enterprise it has attracted to Campbell River. Third, do we need Rivercorp? Why not hire one good economic development officer who can suggest ways to make this city more attractive to current and new business? I promise you, he or she won’t cost almost $800,000. And all I ask for this advice is a mere token, let’s say 50 grand, because I know I’m not getting that much from my employer. paulr@campbellrivermirror.com

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Council adopts Official Community Plan despite several complaints KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

City council passed the city’s new community plan Tuesday night despite several objections from stakeholders and the community. The Strathcona Regional District, a First Nation council, and Quinsam Heights residents are among the groups that have criticized the Sustainable Official Community Plan. “Campbell River’s ‘sustainability’ plan is not sustainable,” said Jim Abram, regional district director for Area C (Quadra). “In its current form the plan is unacceptable. The plan proposes to locate high-density sub-divisions in Menzies Bay and in Jubilee Heights. These are unsustainable because of the extensive dis-

But despite the dissatisfaction, council went ahead and adopted the Sustainable Official Community Plan this week. Council had to adopt the plan by Feb. 28 if it wanted to recover $160,000 the city spent on creating the plan. Coun. Andy Adams said he struggled with the decision because he understood Quinsam Heights residents’ concern with a recommended change in zoning of their properties. “I like to put it in the context of ‘how would I feel if I was a property owner and for some reason I missed the public open houses or didn’t realize it would affect me’ – I would want to be consulted,” Adams said. “This is a real concern for a lot of people, I really struggle with this. I’m torn on a philosophical

tances from Campbell River’s centre...this plan would actually increase greenhouse gas emissions.” Brian Kelly, administrator of the We Wai Kai/Cape Mudge Band Council also took exception to the plan. “The document seems to provide a great deal of protectionism for the downtown core of the city to the detriment of other areas including First Nations lands,” Kelly said. The provincial Agricultural Land Commission also expressed concerns. “As the plan appears to include provisions that run the risk of inconsistency with the Agricultural Land Commission Act, it is important that changes be made to the plan,” said Roger Cheetham, regional planner with the land commission.

basis but I appreciate the financial situation we’re in.” Mayor Walter Jakeway admitted he had heard from people concerned with the plan but hadn’t said anything because of the time crunch. Council first received a draft of the 384-page plan on Jan. 10, then had to rush the plan through first and second reading and then a public hearing on Feb. 8. “I’ve held back,” Jakeway said. “I’ve had complaints but I’ve held back because of time constraints and I know it’s a living document so we can always go back and change it.” Before adopting the plan, council did make some minor amendments, mostly with wording. Council took out wording in the plan that weakened protec-

tion of ocean views from residential homes on the ridge above the Island Highway. “We have a bylaw and it was painful to get to and I think for the most part it satisfies the concerns of people on the ridge and the people behind it,” Adams said. Coun. Mary Storry agreed and wanted to retain the bylaw as is. “It was a long process with a lot of public input and it’s a very complicated measurement and I don’t want it to be re-written so that it can be misconstrued again,” she said. The Sustainable Official Community Plan sets the vision for the community for the next 50 years and includes sustainable principles as well as the Master Transportation Plan, the Agricultural Plan, and the city’s Energy and Emissions Plan.

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City may pull out of Communities in Bloom KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

BC JOBS British Columbia has traditionally been synonymous with forestry and today this industry is still one of the cornerstones of our economy, especially in many rural communities which strongly value and support timber harvesting. With over two-thirds (60 million hectares) of the provincial land mass covered in forest we can count on a healthy industry for many more years. B.C. has more than 110 lumber mills, over 70 with a capacity of more than 40 million board feet per year; 27 veneer, plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) mills, eight pellet mills, 18 pulp mills (six of which are also paper mills) and over 80 other primary processing mills such as chips, shake and shingle, pole, and log manufacturers. The forestry sector has a deep pool of skilled professionals and a highly trained workforce. Altogether the industry employs well over 50,000 well paid employees, often the life-blood of small towns. B.C.’s forest sector is definitely starting to recover from the last decade’s downturn. Since 2009, over two dozen mills have announced they are reopening or adding shifts. The importance of this industry to B.C. is demonstrated by the fact that 40% of the province’s regional economies are based on forestry activities, in more than 7,000 businesses. Western Forest Products include timber harvesting, reforestation, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and value-added remanufacturing in their product line. The company’s 3,000 employees are an integral part of WFP. They are known for their knowledge of the fibre base, skills in product manufacturing and dedication to customer service as well as their commitment to safety, community and environmental values. It was good news for Ladysmith when the company reopened the mill. 100% of the product generated will be shipped to China. One reason for growth in the industry is the Asian market. International buyers know that B.C. is a stable supplier of high-quality wood products; we can provide timber supply security. This secure supply, coupled with the fact our spruce, pine, fir, hemlock and balsam fibre baskets are among the richest in the world makes B.C. extremely attractive. The B.C. brand of wood products is well estab-

lished globally with market-leading shares in key countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. B.C. is also looking to be the first major country that deals in softwood lumber to establish its products in the India marketplace. Working with the federal government and industry, the Province has strengthened and diversified the B.C. forest sector by increasing market demand for softwood lumber throughout Asia. The global demand for bio-products from the forest is predicted to reach $200 billion a year. Renewable fuels, plastics, and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and food industries can potentially be manufactured by running wood fibre and residues through bio-refinery. B.C. has taken steps to make it easier for the non-lumber sector to source supplies of lower quality fibre. This includes fibre supply licences to cut to use logging debris that is left behind on landings and roadsides. Taking care of this natural abundance is critical. An amazing statistic is the fact B.C. has planted more than six billion trees since reforestation programs began in the 1930’s, and is on track to plant its seven billionth tree in 2013/14. We plant an average of 200 million trees each year. B.C. produces more wood products certified to environmental standards than any other region in the world and has 53 million hectares certified to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards. Growth now and in the future requires a solid foundation. B.C. created the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to deal with increasing demands and pressures on the land base by taking a more integrated approach to managing B.C.’s natural resources. BC Hydro launched a two-phase Bioenergy Call for Power. Phase one has helped advance bioenergy development in Kamloops, Castlegar and Prince George, while phase two has done the same for Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Merritt. B.C. has also passed the Wood First Act to promote and encourage a cultural shift that will make wood the first choice for construction in the commercial and institutional sectors as well as residential. The future looks very bright for this most iconic of British Columbia industries.

The Communities in Bloom committee will not compete in this year’s inter national competition if the city cuts its parks staff. Despite the success of the program – the city

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Charges laid over marine mammal deaths Grieg Seafood is facing nine charges PAUL RUDAN

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A Campbell Riverbased fish farm company is facing nine charges in regard to the drowning deaths of 52 sea lions and one

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seal. Grieg Seafood B.C. claims the drownings – at three different farm sites between July 2009 and October 2010 – were accidental and none have occurred since at their 21 fish farms. “We were very surprised to learn that the DFO (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) have filed charges against us for incidents that we ourselves reported

back in 2010,” said Stewart Hawthor n, G r i e g ’s m a n a g i n g director, in a news release. “We believe the charges are unfair and unfounded.” The charges refer to the drowning of 52 California sea lions and one harbour seal at Grieg farms located in Nootka Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The incidents occurred at Concep-

tion Point, Atrveida Point and Williamson Passage. All the deaths were reported to DFO by Grieg Seafood. “We were very saddened by these accidental drownings,” said Hawthorn. “As soon as the first incidents were discovered we began implementing and optimizing various innovative marine mammal management initiatives to

prevent further occurrences. “There have been no accidental drownings at any of our farms since mid-2010. We are very proud of that record and believe it shows our commitment to farming responsibly.” The company has yet to enter pleas to the charges and are due to appear in Gold River provincial court on May 4.

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CKNW It started in September 2007, when two “By wearing pink, teens at a Nova Scotia high school stood up people show they’re for a younger student. making that commitDavid Shepherd and Travis Price, both in ment, to not let bullying www.pinkshirtday.ca Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 student happen,” she says. at their school who had been bullied and In 2009, 20,000 pink shirts were sold steps to address bullying in recent years, threatened for wearing a pink polo shirt on and in 2010, 30,000 helped the effort. including a Ministry of Education resource his first day of school. Last year, 46,000 T-Shirts were sold and brochure for parents in 14 languages that They decided they this year we hope to can be found online at www.bced.gov. should do something sell 60,000. about it and went to a ‘It isn’t just a rite of passage. Tuckwell and others bc.ca/sco. Net proceeds benefit the CKNW Orphans’ discount store, where It doesn’t have to happen.’ emphasize that the Fund in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs they bought 50 pink pink shirt is secondshirts and tank tops ary to raising aware- of South Coast BC. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC: BGC programs foster to wear to school the ness about bullying self-esteem, social engagement, academic next day. They also and getting people success, inclusion, acceptance, respect for went online to round involved. self and others, and connection to commuup support for their B.C. is no stranger nity – all of which are key elements of bulanti-bullying cause, which they dubbed a to tragedy related to bullying.From Surlying prevention. CKNW Orphans’ Fund: “sea of pink.” rey’s 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who The CKNW Orphans’ Fund is committed It worked. The next day, dozens of students jumped off the Patullo Bridge and killed to enhancing the lives of children with were outfitted with the discount shirts, but himself after leaving a note behind blamphysical, mental and social challenges liveven better – hundreds of students showed ing the constant bullying he endured at ing in BC communities. The fund includes up wearing their own pink clothes, some school, to Mission’s Dawn-Marie Wesley, children who are bullied under the scope of from head to toe. 14, who committed suicide by hanging the funds work, because these children will The bullies were reportedly never heard herself after relentless bullying, there need extra support for their development. from again. are countless told and untold stories that This year, Feb. 29 is Pink Shirt Day in remain horrific. B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual The provincial government has taken anti-bullying event that started after the now-famous 2007 “sea of pink” campaign. The need for awareness and action against Q Has trouble sleeping or has frequent Possible warning signs that a child bad dreams bullying remains as strong as ever, say is being bullied include: Q Experiences a loss of appetite those involved in the pink event, including Q Appears anxious and suffers from low local radio station CKNW, Black Press, the Q Comes home with torn, damaged, or missing self-esteem pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater VancouQ Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches Possible warning signs that a child may ver, and London Drugs, where people can Q Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she be a bully include: buy the official ‘Bullying Stops Here’ pink spends time Q Positive views towards violence shirts for 2012. Q Seems afraid of going to school, walking Q Often aggressive towards adults – including “Awareness of what bullying is and underto and from school, riding the school bus, or teachers or parents standing that it hurts is important,” says taking part in organized activities with peers Q Marked need to control and dominate others Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver (such as clubs) and situations president and CEO Carolyn Tuckwell. Q Takes a long, “illogical” route when walking Q Boy bullies tend to be physically stronger “It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t to or from school than their peers have to happen. And it’s relevant to everyQ Has lost interest in school work or suddenly Q Hot-tempered, impulsive, easily frustrated begins to do poorly in school one, whether in school, after school or in Q Often test limits or break rules Q Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed the workplace.” Q Good at talking their way out of difficult when he or she comes home According to www.bullyingcanada.ca, as situations Q Complains frequently of headaches, Q Show little sympathy toward others who are many as 25 per cent of children in Grades stomachaches, or other physical ailments bullied 4 to 6 have been bullied and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others, while a 2004 study published in the MediFor more information and resources on bullying: cal Journal of Pediatrics found that about www.pinkshirtday.ca one in seven Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying. www.mychildsafety.net It is important to recognize what bullying www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco/ is, and that it happens in many forms – verwww.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/uf4870.html bally, socially, physically and online (cyber bullying), says Tuckwell. www.bullyingcanada.ca

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A man jailed for possessing a stolen truck wants to turn his life around so he can get his three children out of foster care. “I’m very sorry for what I’ve done…I realize I made a big mistake,” said Richard Humphries from a jail cell in Victoria.

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truck had been stolen from Quadra Island, near Quadra Builders, on Jan. 24. Also found in the cab were a BC Ferries pay pass card and a gas card, both stolen. He was taken into custody and has remained behind bars since then. Humphries as one prior conviction for theft and two for possessing stolen

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was observed driving a green and white pickup truck on the Island Highway near the Black Creek store. That’s when an RCMP officer noticed that one of the wheels looked like it was ready to fall off. When the officer pulled over the truck, he noticed the driver, Humphries, was acting suspiciously. It tur ned out the

Humphries, 36, appeared by video on Monday in Campbell River provincial court. After pleading guilty to a single count of possessing stolen property under $5,000, the remaining four charges were stayed by the Crown. According to prosecutor David Fitzsimmons, on Feb. 8, Humphries

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to fully gain their adult ebruary is a very plumage with their disimportant time tinct white heads and tails; for our local eagle it is sometimes difficult population in the Comox Valley and Campbell River. to tell how old they are as they are adult sized when This is a time when the they fledge from the nest. eagles have survived the Habitat for these birds rigors of winter and a must provide water either time that often sees them lakes, rivers, estuaries very close to starvation as or shorelines. Their terthey have exhausted their ritory can cover several available food supplies. kilometres and must Along our shorelines the include perch trees along eagles are gathering and the water and a nest tree just like the fishermen that is often inland. Each are awaiting the annual year in late winherring spawn; ter the eagles in many local return from their areas they can be fall migration, seen hanging out and re-establish to dry in trees bonds with their along the estuarmate, or find a ies and shores. new territory in Bald eagles are the case of the well known for juveniles. Durtheir strength ing this time and endurance Sandy Fairfield they will make and this has been MARS Moment the necessary obvious at MARS repairs to their nest which over the last year as we is rebuilt or added to admitted over 50 eagles each year, the adults can and have already treated be seen carrying large 10 so far this year. These branches in their talons in eagles are extremely large preparation for the arrival powerful raptors with of the eaglets. a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.4 February is a time for meters and can weigh between 3-6 kilograms, the love and the onset of the breeding season, it is also females are larger than the males. It takes the bald a time for us to watch some amazing acrobateagles between 4-5 years

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ics as they free fall, lock talons and serenade each other high atop the trees. This is not such a happy time for the juvenile birds that must now fend for themselves and this often leads to interspecies fighting or sees them becoming scavengers as they hunt for an easy food source. One of our patients admitted on New Year’s Eve has quite a story to tell, and one that is becom-

ing all too familiar this winter. “Semi” a three year old juvenile was feeding on a deer carcass along the inland highway near Horne Lake when she flew up into the path of an oncoming truck travelling at the speed limit. Due to her huge wingspan and the height of the semi truck she was unable to gain enough elevation and she became “spread eagled” on the windshield.

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Fortunately, the occupants of the truck were uninjured but the eagle did not fare so well and has had a “long haul” back to recovery. Other than multiple bruising, amazingly, her only other injury was a small fractured bone where the spine meets the pelvis. Obviously, she was in acute pain as I attended the initial vet visit which was conducted by Dr. Tammi Whelan of Sunrise Veterinary. It took three of us to hold her for the examination. Semi’s rehabilitation has been slow but remarkable, she had to be tube fed for several days starting with rehydrating fluids

and then enriched pureed chicken, she was then force fed whole food and finally she was able to eat on her own. She graduated from a nest of soft bedding as she would not stand and now six weeks later she is standing, flying and interacting in a flight pen with three other eagles. This winter we seem to have rescued so many eagles that have been hit by vehicles on the road as they dine on road kill. Often they are hidden in the center median or in the ditches along the roadside. Please drive with extra care if you see an eagle or other wildlife Continued on A16

Windshield of this truck shows the results of colliding with a bald eagle.

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MARS: Bald Eagle Festival tomorrow at the Maritime Heritage Centre Continued from A15 as they often will suddenly jump or fly out into the oncoming traffic. If Semi continues her progress, building up her flight stamina, we hope to release her in the Qualicum area as soon as the herring run commences

ensuring her a plentiful food supply. For the past seven years MARS has hosted a bald eagle festival to honour these magnificent birds, and again we thank B.C.Hydro for sponsoring the event. This year the festival is tomorrow at the Maritime Heritage Center

in Campbell River from 10-4. There will be guest speakers and many wildlife exhibits, in addition live ambassador birds will be in attendance, owls and a hawk from MARS and a bald eagle from Pacific North West Raptors. Please come out to learn more about our incredible

wildlife and help support our efforts to continue our work with their rescue and rehabilitation. For more information and schedule of events please go to www. wingtips.org. To report injured wildlife call 1-800304-9968, for general information, 250-337-2021.

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Charles Ross’ One Man Star Wars Trilogy plays at the Tidemark Theatre tonight at 7:30.

When people hear about Charles Ross and his One Man Star Wars Trilogy, they often leap enthusiastically to the same conclusion. Surely he’s some sort of stereotypical ubernerd who decided to take his obsession on the road. Even “Star Wars geeks,” who might embrace him as one of their own, sometimes wonder whether he’s taking his love of the trilogy too far. But that assumption – that Ross is a gangly, awkward geek who took a party trick on tour – couldn’t be more wrong. He’s a geek, but he’s also an actor. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance,

and putting the show together required the same sort of writing, direction and rehearsal that all stage plays do. Ross is certainly a Star Wars fan. He grew to love the films, particularly A New Hope, as a child.” Ross’ desire to make a living in the world of theater led him to study performance at the University of Victoria. Although he didn’t write the One Man Star Wars Trilogy until much later, the idea for the show began to form while he was still in college. Conversations and games with fellow student T.J. Dawe eventually grew into the inspiration for the

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With heavy hearts the family of Bill announce his passing at the Campbell River Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Marie, and his children, sons Kelly (Kellie) Sandy, Howard and Wayne Beebe; daughters Sharon (Dan) Pilkington and Joanne (Don) Matheson; grandchildren Brad (Aya) Gibson, Sheena (Troy) GrifďŹ ths, Andrea Auld, Bryan Matheson, Vanya Auld and James Matheson; great-grandchildren Hayden and Makenna GrifďŹ ths and Colton Evans; sister Frey, and brother-in-laws Jeannette Jeannette Kentley, Kentley,Louv Lou Frank and Frank Pat and Masters, and Joe as wellasaswell many Frey, PatFrank and Frank Masters, andCoello; Joe Coello; as nieces,nieces, nephews and friends. many nephews and friends. There will be no service at his request. A gathering of the "clan" will be held at a later date.

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You are a highly motivated individual who recognizes the value of a team orientated approach in the performance of this challenging position. You bring to the job an excellent safety record, a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health & safety regulations and a willingness to work with Western Forest Products in reaching its safety, quality, environmental and production objectives. You have first-hand knowledge in a unionized environment and amongst your peers you are known for your strong leadership and communication skills. Supervisory experience of both mechanical and cable logging methods will be considered an asset. Western 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 Application Deadline: Monday, February 27th, 2012 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Reference Code: Woods Foreman, EFO

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As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com

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Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking to hire staff for the remainder of the 2012 winter season. Please visit our HR website for a list of available positions & to apply online. http://hr.mountwashington.ca

COMING EVENTS

Does your non-proﬁt organization have a project that needs a grant to make it happen? The Campbell River Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications to partially fund projects, programs and events in our community. Application forms and criteria are available on our website at www.crfoundation.ca or at Seymour Paciﬁc Development Ltd. 920 Alder Street, Campbell River, BC. Grant submission deadline: Friday, April 6, 2012 at 4pm Grants approved by Grant distribution the week of May 23, 2012. For more information please contact: Grants Committee Chair – Cheryl Mailman, cherylmailman@aol.com Specialty areas include education, health and welfare, culture, environment, youth and seniors.

Summer Intern

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

Financial Accounting Manager

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ATTENTION NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of farmed salmon with our Canadian operations based in Campbell River on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are currently seeking a qualiﬁed professional to join our Finance team as Financial Accounting Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual ﬁnancial statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing for and coordinating audit processes and tax schedules and other year end processes. You will lead the Financial Accounting team, which includes Credit/Accounts Receivables, Payroll and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) and have 5+ years relevant accounting experience. Familiarity with Lawson and Hyperion software will be an asset. We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

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.

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SALES LOCAL TRAVEL agency seeking experienced sales agent with a minimum of 4 years experience. Part time to start possibly working to full time if wanted. Please email your resume to: travelisfun46@gmail.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

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

WE BUY HOUSES

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$1250-APR1. 1300sqft near-new, 3bed, 2bath rancher, Ocean Grove Estates. 4 piece ensuite, pantry, solid maple cabinets, double garage, fully fenced low-maint-yard. Quiet street. References, nonsmoking, lease, pets negotiable. Email: scott_m1@telus.net

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.

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QUALITY HAY $6.00 a bale. Price Reduced. Barn clearing special. 250-337-8732. msg.

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JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER Home repairs, renos, ﬁnishing. 30+ yrs exp. 7 yrs carpentry instructor. 250-830-0132 or 250-202-5752

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSECLEANING. References, experienced, reliable. Call Katherine (250)287-7000.

DRYWALL DRYWALL FINISHER - Experienced in renos, new homes and basements. For the best price and quality phone Lawrence. 250-287-6341

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

GARDENING SHAWN’S MOWING. We offer Yard Clean Up...Gutter Clean Up...Fences. Other Landscape and Handyman work. Call Sherry or Shawn 250-850- 9116.

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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

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

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

1 BRIGHT bdrm apartment, close to downtown & Hospital, ground ﬂoor, 1/2 block off Island Hwy. Ocean view off patio. Newly renovated, cable incl. $650/month. Call Jorn 250-204-9120. Available Now.

FOR SALE BY OWNER NEAR MERECROFT: 2350 sqft house. Mortgage helper suite on main ﬂoor. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath on upper. RV parking. $269,900. (250)830-4040.

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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 3 BDRM, 2 Bth + laundry at Waters Edge. Overlooking Discovery Pier & downtown. Breathtaking ocean view yet private. Quiet adult building. Semi furnished. $1250. 778420-3999. Avail. immediately.

* 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

Paul (250) 830-8410 visit our website www.dumacholdings.com

The Kwakiutl District Council ("KDC") is a not-for-proﬁt society whose membership consists of 10 First Nations representing an on-reserve population of approximately 3500 living in remote, rural and urban environments.

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

Reporting to the Home & Community Care Manager, the On-Call Casual Personal Care Worker provides personalized care and support to clients in their homes by assisting with the activities of daily living. PCWs ensure the safety and comfort, maintain hygiene, facilitate physical activity and promote independence and mental well-being of the client in a respectful and compassionate manner. As an on-call casual worker, this position has no guaranteed hours and works “stand-by”, accepting daily or weekly assignments for vacation relief, sick day or heavy workload. The position travels to KDC site locations as dispatched.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse near Rotary Beach Park. No pets, N/S. $700. Call (250)287-3990. 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.

Qualifications: • Certificate from a recognized institution in Home Support, Residential Home Care Attendant or equivalent. • Level C First Aid and Current CPR certification. • Two (2) years directly-related experience in residential home care, hygiene, supervision of medication, community health development, understanding of common disease processes and conditions throughout the life span. The position must have the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required. In addition it requires: • Possession of a valid B.C. driver’s license and reliable vehicle. • Vulnerable criminal records check and driver’s abstract. • Ability to travel to northern island locations and stay overnight as needed. • Salaries as per KDC Pay Equity Program. • Previous experience working in a First Nations Community is preferred. Closing date: March 2, 2012 Please forward resume, cover letter and wage expectations to: Core Elements HR Consulting & Outsourcing Inc. Email: team@coreelements.com Fax: 604-484-2231

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

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CAMPBELL RIVER: Cedar Place, 1 bdrm Apt. Avail Mar. 1st. $600/mo. Responsible tenants wanted for a clean quiet building with family atmosphere. Close to hospital. Refs req’d. Call 250-286-4881. CAMPBELL RIVERnicely kept 3 bdrm townhouse, avail now, $785. (250)923-3635. C.R. 1-BDRM, near Rotary Beach Park. Clean, quiet. N/P, N/S, $580 mo. 250-287-3990. CR: Attractive ground ﬂoor, 1230 sq ft. 2.5 bed/2 bath/5 appl. Yard. Close to elem. sch & amenities. Many extras. Mar 1 or sooner. N/S, Crimefree. $770/mth +util. 250.287.8583 drpwolf@gmail.com

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AVAIL IMMED. 3 bdrm. Double wide trailer with F/S,W/D. $950/mnth. Call 250-286-3074 or 250-204-5005. 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

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.

CAMPBELL RIVER- renovated 2 bdrm mobile trailer. Avail February. NP/NS. $850./mo. Leave msg at (250)923-2671.

OCEAN VIEW. 1100 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, large sun deck, fenced backyard, workshop, quiet neighbourhood, close to town. W/D, wood stove with 3 cords of wood included. Prof. lawn maint. incld. 1 yr lease, References req’d. $1200./mo. (250)830-0513.

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S-CAPE DELUXE Electric Bed. Twin size w headboard. Wallhugger model. Like new! 10” mattress. $1800. Call before 8pm. (250)287-3509.

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DRY FIR. $140/load. Split & delivered. 250-203-5324. 1/2 loads avail. Lrge Order Disc.

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Turnkey Ocnfrt. 1 Bed. Avail. immed.N/S,N/P, $1,100/1,250 Mo. Call Carol 250-286-1187

Shades of Green Large patio home located in Gated Community on Sequoia Springs Golf course features 2 bdrms + den, 6 appl, hot water on demand, & garage; N/S; N/P; immediate possession available; $1150/month; pet MAY be considered w/deposit CONDOS FOR RENT Quadra View Terrace Newly renovated 1 bdrm or 3 bdrm condo located in secured entrance building; features 4 appl, laundry/storage room, & patio area; close to hospital & all amenities; N/S & N/P; immediate possession; rents from $625/month Now offering Strata Management Services

Patio Homes - Now Renting Now renting 2 bedroom plus den on Sequoia Springs Golf Course – Senior Oriented. 2006 Sierra Drive, 250-830-7272 www.sequoiaspringsestates.com

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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!

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250-287-7763 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3-BDRM 1275 sq ft. all new paint carpets, countertops, lights & 5 appl. Near hospital. Fenced. Avail. Mar. 1st. $900/mnth. (250) 287-6213. 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- Central location, 2 bdrm Duplex. $800 incld’s utils. Rent to own option. Call (250)914-2269. CAMPBELL RIVER Rivers Edge Townhomes Now Renting! • New 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath home • Quick access to ﬁshing, hiking and downtown. • Spacious Open Concept living/kitchen. • 5 appliances, which includes dishwasher & in suite laundry. • Walk in closet in Master Phone and cable connections in each bdrm. Pets negotiable. Month-to-month or leasing options available. Call 250-286-6133 for more info or come visit us at #1-1830 Doyle Road, Campbell River, BC. Open: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm. Weekend & Holidays by appointment only.

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❖ 3 Bdrm Townhouse on Evergreen: $900/mo. Available March 1st ❖ 2 Bdrm Townhouse on Galerno: $900/mo. Adults only. ❖ 2 Bdrm house in Holly Hills area: $850/mo. Quiet fenced yard. ❖ 1 Bdrm Cabin in Willow Point: $600/mo. Available now. ❖ Cozy ½ Duplex in Willow Point: 2 bdrm w 1 car garage. Lovely ocean view. Available March 1st $700/mo.

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❖ Cartier Place at 622 S. Isl. Hwy: Beautifully reno’d 2 bdrm suite with 5 appl and ocean view. Available now for $1000/mo or $1400/mo furnished. Short or long term. Also, 2 bdrm un-reno’d unit w 5 appl for $650/mo available now. ❖ 7th Ave 4-Plex: 2 bdrm upper ﬂoor suite w 4 appl. Available now $750/mo. ❖ Sunset Ridge at 826 7th Ave: has renovated 2 bdrm units available at $690/m. 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. Isl. Hwy: Newly reno’d 2 bdrm unit w 5 appl $900/mo. $1000/mo.2 2bdrm bdrmun-reno’ un-reno’d dsuite suiteww 4 appl $800/mo. Building has had major facelift. Suites available now. ❖ Discovery Drive Basement Suite: $700/mo. Shared laundry. ❖ Private suite in home, all inclusive at $850/mo. Near WP Park. ❖ Eagles Ridge Condo: 2nd ﬂoor, 2 bdrm, ocean view units. Secure underground parking. $1100/mo. ġ Inventory wanted for complete property management. ġ

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Campbell River moves on to second round of Kraft Hockeyville title; get your votes in to help Campbell River is one step closer to being crowned with the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 title, and being featured on CBC. The Strathcona Re g i o n a l D i s t r i c t , which nominated Strathcona Gardens, announced last week that its entry has moved on to the second

round of voting. “The deadline for submissions has now passed and we are pleased to communicate that our entry has qualified for the next round along with 226 other communities from across Canada,” said Brian Reardon, Chief Administrative Officer of the regional district. Kraft Hockeyville is a competition pre-

sented by the NHL, the CBC, and Kraft that recognizes the community that best shows Canada’s spirit – and of course, its love of hockey. The winning community wins not only the title of “Kraft Hockeyville” but also gets to host an NHL pre-season game and wins $100,000 for upgrades to its home arena. Four runnerup communities will

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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.

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CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 Bdrm Townhouse newly renovated, near school & bus route. Available Feb 15. $800/mth. Crime free building. (250)2861891. IMMACULATE TOWNHOME 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, partial ocean views, across from Seawalk by Rotary Beach, end unit with 2 decks. Very private, located in quiet complex. $925 incld’s insuite laundry. N/S, small pet may be permitted, Call (250)204-0528.

SUITES, LOWER 1-BDRM BRIGHT suite, close to hospital. N/S. own entrance, inclds utils. $625. Avail now. (250)830-1600. 2-BDRM GROUND level suite, newly reno’d, ocean view, very quiet area. $800. Avail Mar 1. 250-287-2202, 250-850-0020. CAMPBELL RIVER: Bright 1 bdrm, private ent., $650 incld’s hydro. W/D. NS/NP. Avail. immed. Ref’s (250)926-6674. WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. $580 hydro incld. Call 250-898-8462

SUITES, UPPER CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, beautiful open concept, central F/P, large kitchen, quiet neighborhood, close to greenspace, shopping & bus. W/D, D/W, F/S (stainless steel). Avail Apr 1. $950/mo. Call 250-287-8419, lv msg. 3 BDRM Spacious kitchen, living area & 1 bath. Close to schools, shopping & Strathcona Gardens. Bus rte. in front on house. Avail. Feb 1. $1000/mnth. Ref’s req’d. 250923-4322.

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Gardens qualified with 62 members of the public joining its application and 38 people submitting stories, videos and photos on the Kraft Hockeyville website. The final selection process, which takes place between Feb. 1 to March 2, will include three entries from each of the five divisions to break down the competition to the final 15. Voting is done by an

in-house panel which will judge a community on originality, community spirit, and passion for hockey. The top 15 communities will be showcased on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada on March 3. To find submit your stories, photos and videos and support Campbell River’s nomination go to krafthockeyville. cbc.ca and click “Join Us.”

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submit an application to the competition,” Reardon said. Strathcona Gardens is one of 28 communities from the Pacific region that will move on to the second round. It’s up against 39 communities from the West; 92 communities in Ontario; 29 communities in Quebec; and another 39 communities in the Atlantic division. Strathcona

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receive $25,000 each for arena upgrades. Reardon said the Strathcona Gardens recreation complex was contacted by Kraft Hockeyville in early January to feel out the regional district’s interest in applying for the competition. “After a brief conversation regarding the status of our community and the arena we were encouraged to

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Drive Smart BC Seeing Into Our 2X14 2X14 Future Evolution has shaped us to process visual information perceived at a walking speed of 5 or 6 km/h. This means that looking ahead for 3 to 6 seconds of travel time is plenty to keep from running into objects in our path. However, this natural tendency is insufficient for reliable driving decisions and collision TYEE avoidance. TYEE Rather than 3 to 6 seconds, an eye lead time CHEV of at least 15 seconds is more appropriate CHEV when driving. Eye lead time means looking at the space that your vehicle will occupy 15 seconds or more into the future. This will give you the time that you need to see what is happening on the highway, decide what you need to do and react to hazards to maximize your safety and the safety of others around your vehicle. Failing to allow sufficient eye lead time often results in making last second lane changes and braking more often than would otherwise be necessary. Tailgating is another outcome of this tendency. We will focus most on the nearest vehicles and will be prevented from seeing into our future. So, set your sights high and recognize potential road hazards in plenty of time to plan and evade smoothly. Pacing yourself in this manner maintains a more constant speed that saves fuel, wear and tear on your vehicle and often travel time. Other drivers well ahead will telegraph problems by movement or use of brake lights. Think of this as your own early warning system! The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Cst. Tim Schewe (Rtd.), DriveSmartBC

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Witnesses sought in altercation Police are seeking witnesses who saw an altercation between a teenaged girl and a man. The alleged incident occurred Feb. 13, around 3:50 p.m., in the 1300 block of Greenwood St. near Rehabilitation in Motion. According to RCMP, the 14-yearold girl was walking

west on Greenwood when she heard footsteps and was then pushed up against a building by a man or teenager. He demanded that she look at him, but the girl looked down and told him to get away. The man refused, showed her a small knife and then fled east on Greenwood and

For the record In an article published in Wednesday’s Mirror titled ‘Seniors call for end to MSP premiums’ it incorrectly stated that membership dues for the B.C. Government Retired Employees Association are $20 per month. In fact, membership

dues are $20 per year. The association has been successful in obtaining many benefits for its members. Anyone interested in joining can contact Campbell River branch chair Beba Adams at (250) 9260044 or beba@telus. net

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all right and the woman proceeded on her way. Police would like to speak to the driver and are seeking anyone else who saw the altercation or has information about the suspect. The aboriginal male suspect is described as slim, short, with brown hair and some

facial hair. He was wearing an oversized black zip hoodie frayed around the wrists, dark blue jeans, tan work boots with darker laces, and he was possibly wearing sunglasses. He also has a deep voice. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Mark it down on our calendar Maybe you’ve noticed our new online calendar at campbellrivermirror.com. It’s definitely not the old one. The new calendar requires no login or password, and the form to submit an item is easy to use. You can designate where you wish the calendar item to appear within the region’s Black Press B.C. family of web-

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sites. You can also spread the word about your event to Facebook and Twitter from our calendar. It’s free, of course. There’s even a spot for an image, say a rehearsal photo from a high school play. Someone here in the Campbell River Mirror newsroom will check each item before it

posts just to make sure it complies with our simple guidelines, which lead off the submission form. Basically, please don’t post a business-oriented sale. Our online calendar is a great way to create buzz about your organization or your event. And, did we mention it’s easy to use?

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River wrestlers peak at right time Campbell River wrestlers had a excellent performance at the Island Championships in Nanaimo on Saturday, Feb. 11. The tournament is a qualifier for the Provincial Championship in two weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time. The top five boys and top six girls at each weight class qualify. From Timberline, Brett Nelson and Ashley Osachuk each won gold medals. Hunter McKay earned a bronze medal while Corey Cossenas placed 5th. The Timberline boys placed 6th overall. Olivia Carter, Carihiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone representative, won the gold medal at 57kg. The Phoenix girls had an impressive showing, placing 3rd at the high-school tournmanent. Hailey Dean placed 2nd, Megan Nuttall and Savannah Pare 3rd, Ally Cyr 4th Ali McPhee 5th, and Greta Hamilton, 6th. The Phoenix boys also had a strong showing. Dawson Jordan placed 1st, Mike Herman 2nd, and Duc Ngo

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5th. From Southgate, Brooke Guindon placed 5th on the girls side, while CJ Foy placed 2nd, Dawson Mckay 3rd, and Chris Klatt 4th, on the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side. Phoenix coach Jason Kerluck was pleased

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is a K to 12 school celebrating 30 years of service to our community. We are presently accepting applications for our half day Kindergarten (morning) CHRISTIAN SCHOOL program. We are pleased to offer Kindergarten students enhanced French learning instruction. We comply with the Province of BC Ministry of Education educational standards, with an emphasis on teaching from a Christian perspective. We also have space available in Grades 1-12. Information on our Enrollment process is available at our school ofďŹ ce and our website. Campbell River Christian School, 250 S. Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC V9W 6Y7 Tel: (250) 287-4266 Fax: (250) 287-3130 ofďŹ ce@crcs.bc.ca www.crcs.bc.ca

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SHELBEY INGALLS Shelbey is in grade 7 aat Phoenix oe Middle School. He likes ally Martial Arts, especially u. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Shelbey enjoys shooting for target practice. He also likes to play any game involving Zombies. Shelbey saves some of his Mirror earningss and spends some on ammunition.

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Peewee A Tyees move on to Tier 2 Island finals The KLP Construction Peewee A Tyees played the Saanich Braves in a singlegame semi-final match in Tier 2 playof fs on Saturday at Rod Brind’Amour arena. Both teams started somewhat tentative which can be expected given that the winner moved on to the bestof-three final series. Unfortunately the Tyees lost Liam Rivett early in the game due to penalty and Saanich opened the scoring on the ensuing power play. That spurred on the Tyees, especially goalie Ethan Ouellette. The Braves tried to throw everything on the net, almost as if they were covering up for the loss of their number one goalie due to concussion a couple of weeks ago, but Ouellette shut the door on them and kept it a one goal game. But by the time the first period ended it was the Tyees up 4-1. The second period began similar to the first with a few rushes broken up and turned aside by strong defensive plays by Olivia Knowles, Mitchell Rogers and others. On a counterattack, Doug Campbell saw the defenders backing

up and splitting apart. He took the free space offered and brought the puck to the high slot before wiring a wrist shot in the top corner of the net for the Tyees fifth goal. Teams traded chances and power-plays. Ouellette frustrated Saanich by making key saves and good work on the penalty kill helped tremendously. Late in the second, the Tyees went on another power-play. Damien Rennie fed the puck to Jacob Hartley and he got it to Lund in a prime shooting position. Lund scored his second goal to make the score 6-1 at the end of the second. The Braves pulled out all stops in this must-win game and that made them vulnerable to the counterattack. Frank made another perfect stretch pass to Ben Regier that he brought down perfectly from two feet above the ice. T his rattled the B r ave s a n d t h e y ended up in the sin bin again. Face-off in Braves zone, Campbell wins it to Dickson who feeds it back to Frank as McLean heads to the front of the net for the screen. Frank fires the rocket on net. The goalie was

falling down into his butterfly as the puck was already coming out from behind him as Frank put the Tyees ahead 7-1. The Braves were able to score the last goal with about twenty seconds left to make the final 7-2 for the Tyees. Given the strong play of goalies Nic Ordano and Ouellette, the Tyees are in the fortunate situation of having two number one goalies in their lineup. The Tyees now face the Division 1 regular season winners, Juan de Fuca Grizzlies in the Tier 2 finals. Game 1 of the best-of-three series starts at 2:15 p.m. Sat Feb 15 at Rod Brind’Amour arena. This will be a very difficult challenge for the KLP Construction Peewee A Tyees as the Grizzlies were undefeated in 12 regular season Division 1 games. The Grizzlies bring a fast-paced, hard-hitting approach to their games and try to intimidate opponents early with their attack. The Tyees haven’t always played their best game against JDF but they are starting to really jell together at the right time in these playoffs.

As Patrick Connor secures his opponent Don Whitefield signals four point to scorekeeper, Tyler Ferguson. Parent and Coach Steve Hessein looks on.

Fearless Jiu-Jitsu on the mats in Campbell River’s first tournament Campbell River’s first junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament was held this weekend at Pure Martial Arts and Fitness. Competitors ages 5-13 from Campbell River and Nanaimo took their Jiu-Jitsu game to the mats. “It was amazing to watch,” said Heather Todd co-owner and parent. “It was fearless Jiu-Jitsu.” Fearless it was; big take-downs, pins, escapes, joint-locks, and chokes were just some of the techniques that were seen at Saturday’s tournament. The competition was a dynamic look into the

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sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a submission grappling or ground sport. It has enjoyed a surge of popularity over the last twelve years as it has become a key component to a winning strategy in mixed martial arts competitions like the UFC. Jodey Ingalls, Head Instructor of Pure Martial Arts said, “We have been teaching no-gi Jiu-Jitsu to the children for 16 years now [a gi is a martial arts uniform]. We introduced Gi Jiu-Jitsu just this September and it’s been a huge success. The kids love the class - it’s a

great way for children to get out and have some fun while learning a fantastic martial art and a self defence system.” Jiu-Jitsu is for anyone of any size or any age. It founded on the premise that a smaller, weaker opponent can beat a larger stronger assailant by using leverage and good technique. First place medal winners at the Pure Martial Arts Young Dragon’s Tournament were Shelbey Ingalls of Campbell River, Samadhi Sukadana of Nanaimo and Chris Gray of Campbell River

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Campbell River Living Raising Quality awareness for abilities The Campbell River and District Association for Community Living’s employment program has been assisting people with developmental disabilities, find meaningful employment for over 23 years. During that time the organization has connected numerous businesses in the community with reliable, committed employees. The Campbell River Mirror is pleased to be able to present the first in a series of articles profiling local businesses that have brought meaningful employment to people with developmental disabilities.

A friend indeed Evyn Parnell is visiting with a SPCA friend after delivering a cheque for $200 to the SPCA’s Campbell River branch. Parnell was a volunteer at the 6th Annual Foster Kids Christmas Shopping Day held last December. Each year, local foster families donate funds and children and youth in foster care select the SPCA to receive their financial gift.

ne innovative business that understands there is a natural fit for everyone in a diverse community is Quality Foods. In 1998, 23-year-old Paul Aubuchon began work as a customer service clerk at the IGA store in Merecroft Village. When Vancouver Island owned and operated Quality foods acquired the store in 2004, he continued working with the grocery store. To this date, he has contributed over 14 years of dedicated service to his employer. Quality Foods manager Cyriel DeBruyne said, “We never second guessed leaving Paul on. It was a good move for the company and it was a good move for the employees.” He praises Paul’s longterm commitment by stating, “His responsibility has more than doubled since he started with us and I can truthfully say, he’s rarely been sick and has never asked to go home. He’s approximately 1 out of 3 employees, I can say that about.” As a matter of fact, studies show 86 per cent of people with disabilities rated average or better on attendance than their nondisabled colleagues.

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One Stop Drop-In changes location and reaches out to the community Paul Aubuchon (left) has a been a trusted and valued employee and co-worker for Quality Foods manager Cyriel DeBruyne and his staff for 14 years. The store and Aubuchon were partnered together thorugh a program run by the Association for Community Living that connects ACL with meaningful employment in the community. To learn more about how people like Aubuchon can help your business, call 250-286-0394, ext. 331.

for business. Aubuchon, Statistics from the Canawho used to be reserved dian Grocery HR Council when it comes to customer also reveal that jobs such inquiries, says “I feel proud as Aubuchon’s position as of myself and a customer I’m happy when service clerk THEY SAID I help customtend to expeers.” rience high IT: “It was a Coincidently, turnover rates, good move for having a job primarily from the company has also given losing workers and it was a him the equal the employer good move for opportunity would prefer the employto do so much to keep. That more with his said, every year ees.” that Aubuchon – Cyriel life, such as continues to DuBruyne, help fund his work, he saves Quality Foods participation with the Spethe grocery cial Olympics, chain valuable where he won Canadian resources that might othmale athlete of the year. It erwise be spent recruiting is examples such as Aubuand training new workers. chon that truly highlight His productivity increases the significance of hiring his employer’s profit marpeople with disabilities. gins by improving their With smaller numbers of bottom line and that’s good

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youth entering the workforce, there will be labor shortages as the population ages. Hiring people with disabilities can improve performance and increase retention in positions with chronic turnover. They can also be trained to do complex work, which other employees may undervalue, with pride and accountability. To learn more about how people like Paul Aubuchon can help your business, call 250-286-0394 ex. 331. Or check out the Campbell River and District Association for Community Living’s Facebook page at CRADACL Employment or follow @cradaclemployed on Twitter. See also: www.cghrc.ca/ images/pdf/Turnover_And_ Retention.pdf

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Campbell River’s One Stop Drop-In has moved to a new ground floor location at the Radiant Life Church, and is reaching out the to the community for help to spread the word about this monthly service, to street – involved folks. “We’re thrilled with the new location,” said Leanne Cunningham on behalf of the Streetreach Committee. “We’re now on the ground floor, which makes it easier for people to access the supports we offer once a month.” The One Stop Drop-In is a safe, accessible space that offers confidential and non-judgmental services, including a hot meal, primary health care, advocacy, financial and housing support, mental health and addiction, harm reduction education and foot care. “We’re reaching out to the community to help us get the word out so that the people who need these services can find us,” said Cunningham. Donations of new or gently used outdoor survival wear (socks, footwear) or volunteers who can provide foot care, massage or hairstyling would be appreciated. Service providers may include; VIHA Public Health, AIDS Vancouver Island, North Island Liver Services, Mental Health and Addictions, Jade Society and Discovery Community College – CSW Students. The One Stop DropIn is held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Radiant Life Church at 1251 Cypress Street, between 12-3 p.m. For more information, contact: AIDS Vancouver Island - 250-830-0787 or email at: leanne.cunningham@avi.org

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