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SHOWCASING THEIR ARTISTIC skills, kids of all ages participated in crafts at the day-long Blackberries, Apples and Bears fair in Cumberland Saturday. The fair also featured a piePHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK making contest, an apple press and walking tours.
Look at Courtenay – it’s No. 93 Erin Haluschak Record Staff
It’s a slow, steady rise, but it’s in the right direction. Coming in at nearly the middle of the list, Courtenay ranked 93rd on a list of MoneySense magazine’s 180 Best Places to Live 2011, up seven spots from last year. The Best Places to Live list measures what makes a Canadian city or town a great place to live, using census data to indicate livability. The data is compiled from cities or towns with populations over 10,000 people. Cities were rated based on home affordability, climate, prosperity, crime rates, access to health care and lifestyle, with subcategories in each area. Points were also given for the categories of transit, amenities
and culture. “It is encouraging that we did go up slightly,” said Mayor Greg Phelps of Courtenay, although he added that he doesn’t believe lists such as this one play a big factor in whether people move to the Valley. “The younger people move here for opportunity, while older people move here for the retirement lifestyle,” he noted, as both Victoria and Parksville/Qualicum are either unaffordable or very expensive options. The top ranked city was Ottawa-Gatineau, with Victoria second, and Burlington, Ont., third. According to the rankings, Courtenay’s unemployment rate is eight per cent, while the per cent of population change from 2001 to 2006 increased by 8.9. Factors such as lifestyle, crime, health and weather are based
on a series of points. For example, crime could be given five points, with violent crime rates (two points), total crime rates per 100,000 people (two points) and crime severity rates (one point) calculated from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (lower is better in all three cases). Weather is based upon 18 points, with six points each for amount of precipitation, number of wet days, days below zero degrees. Walk/bike to work was assigned seven points, air quality two points, population growth 10 points, unemployment 10 points, housing 15 points, household income four points, discretionary income four points, new cars four points, income taxes two points, sales tax one point, doctors six
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Revisiting the site selection process for a regional hospital would be “prohibitive in terms of cost and time,” the Health Ministry has stated in response to an appeal from Coun. Bronco Moncrief of Cumberland. In a letter, Moncrief asked Health Minister Mike de Jong to revisit issues concerning a regional facility, which is targeted for construction at North Island College. Several years ago, he said the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District and Vancouver Island Health Authority wanted to explore building one regional hospital in either the Comox Valley or Campbell River while maintaining a community hospital in the other community, as opposed to continuing to pour money into two facilities. The practice, Moncrief explains, has “proven successful in other regions to attract specialists. “All wholeheartedly supported VIHA in this forward-thinking approach and the CSRHD board voted 17-3 to support this model,” Moncrief states, adding the cost was to be about $350 million. However, following political debate and special-interest group lobbying, Moncrief said VIHA decided to build two facilities in each community at a new cost of $600 million. As for location, consultants hired by VIHA recommended the hospital be located at or near the Inland Island Highway. But Moncrief said a ‘local’ consultant team comprised mostly of Courtenay staff recommended Ryan Road in East Courtenay, which he and Mayor Fred Bates have criticized in terms of inaccessibility, proximity to 19 Wing,
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Bates, Moncrief oppose site, model and high-traffic volume and accident rates. The college locale is option No. 2. In the summer, the Department of National Defence nixed the first choice at Ryan Road across from Crown Isle. The Health Ministry said the college site
has “considerable merits,” including proximity to the school and potential for training health-care staff. “Never has synergy with nursing students been the criteria for deciding on the model or location of a hospital and I believe that is simply a means of justifying a decision
they know is wrong,” said Bates, who — like Moncrief — is not seeking re-election this fall. He feels there is no desire to make the hospital “a strong public issue. “I am very concerned that the province will spend an extra $300 million-plus to create the exact problem we
have now with divided facilities and the lack of ability to attract specialists, and they will do it with eyes wide open.” The college and VIHA are working on an agreement for use of the land. The ministry expects the business case to be presented for review
We were hot, then we were wet Erin Haluschak Record Staff
If you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes. Or perhaps a week. The old adage couldn’t have been more accurate for the Comox Valley during September, as the weather in the area proved to be recordbreaking, particularly in extremes. “It was a tale of two months,” said Gary Dickson, meteorologist for Environment Canada. “It was pretty hot and pretty wet.” Dickson noted the Comox Valley broke two temperature records, tied one, and nearly
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recorded high of 26.7C tied the record set on that day in 1944. Although no records for precipitation were broken within the month, Dickson said there were significant days of rainfall, with 26.6 mm recorded on Sept. 25. He added the normal rainfall for September is 45 mm, but this year the total for the month was 84.9 mm.
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Not everyone sold on cable ferry for Denman Island Scott Stanfield Record Staff
BC Ferries is proposing to link Denman Island and Buckley Bay by way of a cable ferry — which would set a world record and possibly drive away some of the island’s residents, according to the local NDP provincial candidate. Before a crowd of about 200 people on Denman, the corporation recently announced a plan to install a cable service that would stretch 2.2 kilometres across the water. “That, I think, caught a lot of folks off guard because there’s been no consultation. Folks are feeling really quite helpless,” said Comox Valley provincial NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke, who attended a second meeting Tuesday at Denman. BC Ferries commissioner Gordon Macatee, who is consulting with coastal communities about the ferry service in general, also attended. Some Denman residents said they might pack up and leave if the cable ferry goes through. “For a lot of people there it feels like the beginning of the end of the island as they know it,” Dycke said, noting residents started the Denman ferry service in 1923. The Ministry of Highways took it over in 1954. Dycke said the cable idea had been forwarded two years ago, at which time residents asked for more
THE DENMAN ISLAND FERRY loads up for a return trip to Vancouver Island at the Buckley Bay terminal. BC Ferries is considering replacing it with a less-costly cable ferry. PHOTO BY LISA GRAHAM information but are now being told the service is a done deal. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall said the corporation has been keeping residents and the Ferry Advisory Committee apprised of the situation. The company intends to launch the service by November 2013. It will be out to tender shortly. “While everything is trending towards the cable ferry, our board of directors will make the final decision next spring,” Marshall said. If they give it the goahead, a cable ferry will be constructed to replace the Quinitsa that runs between Denman and Buckley Bay on the big island.
“They (cable ferries) consume less fuel than a conventional vessel,” Marshall said, noting cost savings would “mitigate future tariff increases.” A cable ferry would be the same size as the Quinitsa, which would be moved to Cortes Island, which in turn would prevent BC Ferries from having to replace the Tenaka. Sailing times would be the same. “The intention is to look for an alternate service provider,” Marshall said. The Coastal Ferry Act requires BC Ferries to contract out if someone else can provide the same level of service at a lower cost. Nevertheless, the corporation would be ultimately responsible for ensuring service is
provided, Marshall said. A crew of six operates the Quinitsa during a run while a cable ferry would require three people. The entire Quinitsa crew consists of 33 BC Ferries employees, 15 of whom live on Denman while 18 reside on Vancouver Island, Marshall said. Cutbacks could be through attrition, though she noted some employees might be reassigned to other routes. Marshall said BC Ferries would look at moving the point of assembly to Buckley Bay, which would be easier in terms of crewing and fueling at night. “We actually have more crew on that ship who live on Vancouver Island, and they commute to work,” she said.
There are 11 cable ferries in B.C. and 67 in Canada. Marshall said the cable ferry operation is “proven technology.” Dycke, however, said a number of retired captains questioned the design and said a crew of three could not safely evacuate the vessel in an emergency. “I’m all for leaner and greener, but leaner and greener has to work,” Dycke said, adding the cutting of crews will leave about 21 families without a job. “This really doesn’t sound like it’s going to work well, and I’m not satisfied that they’ve (BC Ferries) done their homework. “There are multiple concerns about the service regarding its reliability and
its safety,” she added. “If they go ahead and build it, this will be the longest cable ferry in the world.” The Denman-Buckley crossing would be one of two saltwater cable ferry operations in Canada. The other is a 600-metre crossing in contained water in Nova Scotia. “This is an open water crossing, and it’s 2.2 kilometres,” Dycke said, adding the original proposal said cable ferry service is deemed viable up to .9 km. She also notes the cable ferry will have a payload of 50 cars and 125 foot passengers. The next closest in Scandinavia allows for 40 vehicles and 30 foot passengers. “Again, they’re experimenting with payload,” she said. “No accommodation has been made for commercial vehicles. I think the biggest concern for Denman residents was with regards to emergency services.” Another bone of contention is the environmental assessment. According to Dycke, BC Ferries ignored residents but consulted First Nations, the regional district and those in the shellfish industry. The assessment passed, but she said no consideration was given to the potential impact on sea mammals. “This is an important migratory route for whales and sea lions,” Dycke said. “There’s some perhaps incomplete investigation.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Ferry supporters get points across with the premier Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Coastal regional district chairs met Tuesday with Premier Christy Clark and Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, continuing their collaborative work to improve the coastal ferry service. Comox Valley Regional District chair Edwin Grieve was among the 11-person group that presented a pol-
icy paper that “looks at the picture from our point of view. “Quite often they look at ferries in the light of tourism and judge it by that, and for us it’s not about that. It is our lifeline of communication and transportation, and economic development and everything else,” Grieve said. “I think we definitely made the most of our 15 minutes there,” he added. “We discussed a wide range of what our particular inter-
ests were from our communities’ point of view. I was most keenly lobbying for the smaller routes such as Denman-Hornby and Quadra-Cortes islands.” Islands Trust chair Sheila Malcolmson was “very articulate” voicing concerns on behalf of families and the tourism sector, Grieve added. The meeting brought to light certain points of which Grieve was not aware. For instance, ridership is down on all ferry routes, includ-
ing a seven per cent drop on interior freshwater routes. “It’s kind of across the board,” he said. BC Ferries plans to cut up to 400 sailings to deal with a $35-million deficit. Cuts are not planned for smaller routes such as the Gulf Islands. Passenger trips have dropped to a 20-year low and vehicle traffic has dropped to an 11-year low. BC Ferries CEO David Hahn — who resigned from his million-dollar post short-
ly before Tuesday’s meeting — blames the decrease on rising fuel costs, a slow economy and a strong Canadian dollar. Others blame increased ferry rates. There was some conversation at UBCM about taking on the ferry debt. “They’re very reluctant because B.C. has a triple-A credit rating, and they would rather keep the ferries separate on the books,” Grieve said. BC Ferries Commissioner Gordon Macatee, who is
scheduled to appear at the next regional district committee of the whole session Oct. 18, has expanded his mandate to include ferry users, rather than just the economic viability of the BC Ferries Corporation. His review of ferry fares is due in January, though Clark might push to have the report released at an earlier date. Clark invited the coastal chairs to reconvene with her once Macatee’s report is out. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Lewis Centre upgrade to proceed The City of Courtenay will borrow up to $4.2 million to renovate and expand the Lewis Centre. The City received 212 verified elector responses opposing the borrowing through the alternate approval process, a fraction of the 1,802 responses needed to force a referendum. Council received the results of the alternate approval process Monday and adopted the Lewis Recreation Centre Facility Renovation and Expansion Loan Authorization Bylaw. Couns. Murray Presley and Larry Jangula voted against the bylaw. “I would support it if we took out the fitness centre and the day care centre,”
Community services director Randy Wiwchar emphasized that community recreation centres offer different, more generic services than private gyms, which are able to offer specialized equipment and instruction. Wiwchar also pointed out that the Lewis Centre often partners with private facilities and refers people to private facilities if the centre doesn’t have what they need. Coun. Doug Hillian said he respected Presley’s point of view, but he rejected the premise on which his argument is based, as the City would close public libraries because they compete with private bookstores if they used this argument. “We’re not doing anything new, just continu-
ing what we’ve been providing for years,” he added. Jangula felt municipal government should provide certain things such as ice surfaces and swimming pools for its citizens, but this is a grey area. “I still think we should have taken this to referendum,” he said. Coun. Jon Ambler did not feel the Lewis Centre would compete with the private sector, as they provide services for two different markets and serve different needs. “No community ever regretted investing in their community infrastructure,” he noted. Ambler also did not want to micromanage the facility and dictate what goes on inside the Lewis Centre. “Now is the time to
Quake shook local schools Lindsay Chung Record Staff
Comox Valley schools suffered some cosmetic damage after an earthquake during the first week of school. “We had buildings that did better than others, and it wasn’t actually about the age of the building,” superintendent Sherry Elwood said during last week’s school board meeting. “It wasn’t necessarily about the age; it was more about the design and the structure of the building, what building materials were used at the time it was built.” It has been reported that minor damage was found at Miracle Beach Elementary School. There was some damage, and engineers were brought in right away to look at the district’s buildings, explained Elwood. “Most of it was cosmetic,” she said. “Some of it looked to be initially structural but upon closer examination by engineers, most of what we’ve seen in the last two to three weeks were things that were bulkheads that covered things, and in those days, they used nails instead of screws, and so nails pop or shift.” The 6.4-magnitude earthquake Sept. 9, which had an epicentre south of Port Alice, shook the Comox Valley around 12:41 p.m. “If there’s a silver lining on what happened that particular day, it
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school response to the earthquake, it proved to us that the drills that we go through and sometimes find onerous or tough to remember the details ... you do it because you think you might need it, well, we needed it that day, and they worked magically. “Paul Berry, as the district health and safety officer, was extremely pleased. Paul has a higher level of training than most of us around emergencies, and we were very pleased with the response by
schools.” They did learn some lessons at each school, explained Elwood. “We were pleased we learned some things about how to maintain our buildings and how to check our buildings after a quake,” she said. “It could have been much worse, and we gladly say it was actually a good experience for us. We also learned a lot about how human beings react to something like that.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
build a good, flexible resource for our community,” he said. “Alternate approval is a test of what the taxpayers want. Petitions were taken, there were stories in the newspaper ... and only 212 taxpayers were opposed to this.” Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard thanked the Courtenay Recreation Association for providing the range of programming that people want in this community. Coun. Manno Theos is a member of both public and private facilities and says he has heard from both sides. “There is a feeling from private sector fitness owners that it is a bit of unfair competition,” he said. “The reality is that there is room for, I believe, an opportunity to work together ... What I’m hoping for is the public facility representatives to communicate on a larger basis with the private sector to come to a working agreement on how we can work together.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Is there a better solution than building a homeless shelter on the controversial Cliffe Avenue properties already purchased by the Comox Valley Regional District? The City of Courtenay is going to find out. Council narrowly approved a motion Monday that directs City staff to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for an alternate site for a homeless shelter to be located in the Comox Valley. The motion was brought forward by Coun. Murray Presley. “I don’t think there’s anybody on this council who’s opposed to providing shelter to the homeless,” he said. “It’s really the method that unfortunately was used in choosing this particular site. There wasn’t the opportunity for public input, and that’s kind of how the purchase of land goes — you buy the land, then you tell the public after. “It wouldn’t be a problem, but all of a sudden we had a lot of local merchants, customers of those merchants and other concerned people say ‘that’s not the right place to have it.’” Presley pointed out the City received a petition with 1,100 signatures opposing the site, and the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce has opposed the site. “All I’m asking is us to take a look at what alternative sites may
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not our problem; we’ll end up with our own downtown eastside,” she said. Jangula expressed frustration with the entire issue and the way it’s been handled. “We can argue about these 1,100 people on the petition all we want, but what the merchants are telling us is that if this facility is built, their clientele will not come back to their business, and they will either move or go out of business,” he said. “Our business community pays 40 per cent of our taxes, and we’ve completely stonewalled and ignored them on this issue.” During Monday’s meeting, Roger Kishi of the Wachiay Friendship Centre and Sarah Sullivan of AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) spoke to council about trying to deal with homelessness. Kishi spoke about the path forward for the Comox Valley, which is coming out of the final report from the consultants who worked with the CVRD’s housing and homeless standing committee. The consultants and standing committee recommended that the Comox Valley move forward with a housing and homeless task force, he explained.
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ter,” she said. “How many more people have to die on the streets before something is done?” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Chester seeking seat in Comox An Air Force veteran with more than 42 years of service intends to run for councillor in the Comox municipal election. Terry Chester has been involved in numerous community activities since his retirement, including the Comox Valley Community Foundation, the B.C. Seniors Games, the annual Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and previous Comox Town Anniversary celebrations. Chester is also very active in the Comox Air Force Museum and the Spitfire project at the base. Chester wants to turn his energies toward the future of the beautiful town of Comox, and he
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Trisha Stockand, coordinator for the Tour de Rock fundraising campaign in Cumberland, announced that over $8,000 in donations were brought in last night at the annual Community fundraiser at Cumberland Junior School. Stockand is very grateful for the spirit and generosity shown by individuals, schools, organizations and businesses in the Village this
year. Cumberland hairdresser, Jean Cameron, who has given of her time and talents for a number of years, sheared the moustache and hair off Cumberland Elementary principal Dirk den Otter. Den Otter vowed to shave if the school raised $1,000 and one student alone, Alena Tobacca, a Grade 1 student, raised $1,017. Colt Dodge won the bicycle and helmet donated by Kate
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from the Village is a highlight for the riders and support team. Acting Mayor Bronco Moncrief, wife Kay and the May Queen Party joined in for an hour of down time prior to the Community event. MC Dave Stevens led the festivities, which included the auction of autographed T-shirts, babysitting and items donated by local businesses.
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Bingo helping cancer van Every third Monday of the month, the Cumberland Mason Lodge No. 26 holds a bingo at the Mason’s Lodge on Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland. Games begin at 7 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. The bingos are to help support the Mason’s Cancer Van Project in the Comox Valley. All the funds stay in the community and keep the vans going. The Cancer Van Project offers free transportation to and from Victoria for anyone in need of cancer treatment.
The Masons buy and maintain the vans, and many Masons volunteer to drive, along with many great private citizens, so that those who are receiving treatment can get it. Masons’ bingo has a $100 blackout, and with more people, they hope to have two $100 blackouts. They also give away free door prizes of up to $50 — donations from sponsors. For more information about the Cancer Van Project, visit http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/textfiles/cancer.html. — Cumberland Mason Lodge No. 26
L’ARCHE COMOX VALLEY offers a place for developmentally disabled people to socialize and create art.
Open house Friday at L’Arche paint, Judy needs help threading her needle for beading, John needs help to share materials in the group. New participants often discover their own creativity, by seeing the freedom and unique exploration of others. There is a lot of laughter, sharing and companionship. “I come to paint with my friend, Suzanne.” “I feel accepted, appreciated and loved without judgment.” “L’Arche has been a bigger gift in my life than I could imagine.” The Outreach Cen-
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Here’s some help to stay sober Resource Service (UIARS) is offering a six-week relapse prevention program to assist people on their path toward a healthy lifestyle. The six-session closed group runs from Oct. 17 to Nov. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The group will meet in the UIARS office in Comox, and is facilitated by Danielle Lambrecht, MC,
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Marmots getting help to survive tough winters Lindsay Chung Record Staff
Early in the morning, under bright blue skies, 17 marmots were released recently into the wild on Mount Washington. The Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation (VIMRF) and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations released the final three groups of captive marmots onto the mountain, not far from its Tony Barrett Mount Washington Marmot Recovery Centre, as part of the ongoing efforts to rescue the Vancouver Island marmot from extinction and restore a healthy marmot population. While the marmots were released with optimism and hope, this has been a difficult year for the animals, according to veterinarian Dr. Malcolm McAdie, who gave the marmots a physical exam before releasing them. “It’s been quite a year in terms of weather,” he said.
“It was so cold for so long. Normally, we drive up to the facility in early May, but we weren’t able to drive all the way until August.” The Tony Barrett Mount Washington Marmot Recovery Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It is a breeding centre, and marmots born at other facilities in Langley, Calgary and Toronto will spend one year here prior to being released to give them the best chance of survival once they are returned to the wild. This year, the VIMRF released about 70 marmots, down from last year’s high of 85. Most of the 85 marmots released last year went to Strathcona Provincial Park. “Unfortunately, a large portion didn’t survive because of that really bad winter,” said McAdie. “We release them from captivity, and probably the hardest part is them getting through that first hibernation. If they make it, their chances of survival are really good.”
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While many marmots did not survive the winter, reproduction was quite successful. “Sixty pups or more were born in the wild this year,” said McAdie. “We started out having this poor spring in terms of survival, but then breeding went well.
One thing we’re kind of faced with is trying to establish them in Strathcona Park; it’s a bit more rugged than further south.” Sean Pendergast, a wildlife biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, has been involved
with the marmot recovery program since 2001. He calls this year “a bit of a challenge,” as they had to reorganize where they did their releases. They initially planned to release marmots in Strathcona Park in early July, but there was still snow, he explained. “We did a bunch of releases to the south of the Island instead,” said Pendergast. “We’ve now done three major releases into Strathcona Park this year with close to 20 animals. Today, we’re releasing an additional 17 out on Mount Washington with the hopes of establishing them here in the winter where we can keep better tabs on them in the winter.” Don Doyle is chair of the Vancouver Island Recovery Team and works for the Marmot Recovery Foundation. The recovery team was formed in 1988 to devise a strategy to recover all endangered species in Canada, and three have been created — in 1994,
2000 and 2008, explained Doyle, who took part in the release. The VIMRF was formed as a partnership of private forest companies, the provincial government and the public, according to Doyle. “We have a very extensive public donor program that now exceeds the contributions of government and industry to raise funds to do the recovery strategy, captive breed, release them and try to get their numbers back up,” he said. “We’ve been quite successful, from a low of 30 animals in the wild in 2003 up to 300, 350 in the wild. We’ve been very successful on the southern island, and we’ve just begun in the last three years working around Buttle Lake with contributions by BC Hydro.” Doyle says they want 150 to 200 animals in three separate populations on Vancouver Island. Visit marmots.org to learn more about marmots and about donating to the VIMRF. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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of people victimized by crime, explains Const. Nicole Hall, the community policing/media liaison with the Comox Valley RCMP. An increase in vandalism, theft from automobiles or break and enters are examples of crimes where cocooning may be considered
Dressing well easy on Oct. 14 Soroptimist International of Courtenay is partnering with the Comox Valley Transition Society in hosting the annual Fall Successful Dressing Sale. Gently used clothes and accessories for women appropriate for job interviews or work attire will be for sale on Oct. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Too Good To Be Threw store on Sixth Street in Courtenay. Soroptimists will be on hand to help customers find the right look and co-ordinate outfits. Donations of gently used clothing and accessories are gratefully accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the Too Good To Be Threw loading dock during regular business hours. Please mark the bag for the Soroptimist Sale. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women working to improve the lives of women and girls locally and around the world. For more informa-
tion, contact Lori at 250-338-0708. — Soroptimist International of Courtenay
a useful crime reduction tool. The Comox Valley RCMP’s crime analyst provides a map that identifies the area which has been affected. A team of two to four volunteers, wearing Victim’s Services identification, distribute information on Crime Prevention tips, along with a letter from the detachment’s officer in charge, Insp. Tom Gray. This may not be hand delivered to every home in a neighbourhood, says Hall. It is hoped that people will spread the word amongst the neighbourhood. This also lends itself
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8”
3
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Fresh Grade A Turkeys
Fresh Grade A Whole Frying Chicken
Assorted Sizes, 4.39 per kg
1
2 Pack, 4.83 per kg
99 lb
Sirloin End Boneless
Fresh Pork Loin Roast
Fresh Whole Australian
Leg of Lamb
2
19
PER
5.93 per kg
Fresh Grade A Roasting Chicken
PER
lb
Organic Grade A
Cornish Game Hen
5.49 per kg
Frozen, 8.80 per kg
16.51 per kg
7
49 PER
lb
Bonus Q-Points
2
Contest details at
olddutchfoods.ca
2
PER
lb
Planters
3
Nuggets, Strips or Burgers, 907gr, Each
10,000
Q
points
bonus
For
Dry Roasted Peanuts In a Jar 600gr
99
Ginger Ale or Club Soda
12x355ml
2lt
3
Richʼs Aerosol Whip Topping
for
250gr
9
Old Dutch
Potato Chips
99
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Nalley
Classic Dip 225gr
220gr
¢ Plus Applicable Fees
for
Plus Plus Applicable Applicable Fees Fees
with Natural Pulp, 1.75lt
Old Dutch
2$
Restaurante Style Tortilla Chips
for
Plus Applicable Fees
2$ for
5
2$ for
4
5
Mott’s
2$ for
5
Clamato Juice 1.89lt
2
99
Plus Applicable Fees
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1000
5
Sparkling Orange Beverage
Brown, 227gr
284ml
7
Orangina
Bisto Traditional Gravy Mix
Franco American Gravy
for
4$
250-320gr
7500 2000
2$
1lt
Canada Dry
Coke or Sprite
5000
680gr
lb
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
550-600gr
McCain Apple or Cherry Pie
Planters
PER
Koala
High Liner Fish & Chips
5000
lb
275gr
Chicken
99
PER
Cashews in a Tin
Simply Poultry
3
49
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Prime Rib Oven Roast
Cross Rib Pot Roast Family Pack, 6.59 per kg
15.41 per kg
2
6
99
99
Olympic
Toupee Ham Halves 4.39 per kg
Hertel’s
Fresh Gourmet Sausage 6.59 per kg
PER
lb
QF Platinum Angus
500gr
7.69 per kg
99
Harvest Meats
Rings Lean Ground Beef Sausage or Chubs
Bacon
300-375gr
PER
Each
lb
Schneiders
Hors - d’oeuvre Sausage Rolls 325gr
Each
lb
Breakfast Potatoes 600-750gr
lb
1 4 49 99 2 $ 99 2 4 3 6 2$ 99 ¢ 5 89 2 99
Boar’s Head
PER
McCain
PER
• No Hormones • No Anitibiotics • Grain Fed • Western Canadian Beef
McCain
Minute Maid
1kg
295ml
Diced Hashrowns
PER
for
lb
Bonus Q-Points
Frozen Punch
Maple Leaf
Corned Beef Brisket Per Package
10,000
for
Yoplait
Multipak Yogurt 12-16x100gr
Yoplait
6
Selected, 600gr
3
Yogurt 650gr
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99
Aunt Jemima
Pancake & Waffle Mix
8x60gr
99 2
2.63lt
4
99
99
Plus Applicable Fees
Quaker
Aunt Jemima
680gr
750ml
Steel Cut Oats
Syrup
905gr
Kozy Shack Refrigerated Pudding 624gr
5000 Crisco Shortening 454gr
3000 Lactantia Butter Sticks 4x113gr
3000 Grannyʼs Laundry Detergent
Yoplait
Yogurt Tubes
100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice
Frozen Fruit
99
Q
points
bonus
Tropicana
Snowcrest
2 $5 for
2$ for
5
4.55kg
2 $5 for
7500 Zero Coldwater Liquid Soap 473ml
3500
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Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
7
600gr
Swiss Knight
Cheese
4
Sharp Cheddar, 250gr
Babybel
Rosenborg
170gr
2$
120-132gr
Brie or Camembert, 125gr
400-600gr
Clover Leaf
142gr
Olives, Gherkins or Onions
Smoked Oysters 85gr
3
Uncle Ben’s
3 Uncle Ben’s 120gr
170-180gr
for
Kraft
5
Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese 250gr
2$
for
for
2$ for
Stuff’n Such Stuffing
Classiques Recipe Rice Selections
3$
99
5
for
Ocean Spray 348ml
4$ for
5
Christie
Wafers or Crumbs 200-400gr
3$ for
5
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 400gr
7
2
Kraft
2
99
E.D. Smith
Pillsbury
796ml
400gr
3$ for
5
2
99
Kraft
Kraft
Kraft
Kraft
170-200gr
475ml
Selected, 200gr
890ml
3
Salad Dressing
Cheese Stick
Kraft
Cool Whip
2
For
2
99
Selected, 300-500gr
3
Mandarin Orange Segments
Knorr
750gr
2 $5
for
for
Del Monte
Ocean Spray
398ml
1.89lt
Pineapple
Cocktail
2
for
99
99
3 $2 for
2
¢
Aylmer
Beets
Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Green Giant
Selected, 341-398ml
Selected, 235-340gr
Original or Reduced Fat 227-235gr
Biscuits, Crescents or Flaky Rolls
398ml
Plus Applicable Fees
Canned Vegetables
Crescents
22-41gr
4$ for
99
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Gravy or Sauce Mix
4
3$
5
Frozen Vegetables
In Pear Juice, 284ml
Mincemeat
99 2
99 2
Knorr
99
Clover Leaf
E.D. Smith
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40-83gr
99
500gr
Green Giant
700ml
Dry Soup Mix
99
2
2$
for
Valley Selections Vegetables
for
2
99
2 $5
Green Giant
2 $5
99
Use your Q-Card when you buy any unilever product to be entered to
Miracle Whip
Premium Pickles
540ml
99
for
Pie Crusts
1lt
12
99
Pie Filling
3
99
Pure Pumpkin
E.D. Smith
Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert
For
Food that will help you “Kraft” a great meal! Shredded Cheese
Breyers Classic
1.66lt
500ml-1lt
Green Giant
Valley Selections Mix Vegetables
255-397gr
Bick’s
for
Cranberry Sauce
Frozen Shells
Bick’s
Dill Pickles or Beets
2$
for
Tenderflake
915-930gr
375ml
106-120gr
99
Organic or Tradition Ground Coffee
99
McLarens
Clover Leaf
Medium Shrimp or Chunk Crabmeat
Whole Baby Clams
2$
114-264gr
for
for
Clover Leaf
Danish Cheese
Mini Cheese
Nabob
Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix
5 7 2 99 3$ 3$ 4 4 5 3 200-454gr
99
Maxwell House
Ritz or Stoned Wheat Thins Crackers
Snacking Crackers
Imperial Cold Pack Cheese
99
Christie
Christie
MacLaren’s
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2$ for
4
3$ for
5
4$ for
5
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Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
7
600gr
Swiss Knight
Cheese
4
Sharp Cheddar, 250gr
Babybel
Rosenborg
170gr
2$
120-132gr
Brie or Camembert, 125gr
400-600gr
Clover Leaf
142gr
Olives, Gherkins or Onions
Smoked Oysters 85gr
3
Uncle Ben’s
3 Uncle Ben’s 120gr
170-180gr
for
Kraft
5
Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese 250gr
2$
for
for
2$ for
Stuff’n Such Stuffing
Classiques Recipe Rice Selections
3$
99
5
for
Ocean Spray 348ml
4$ for
5
Christie
Wafers or Crumbs 200-400gr
3$ for
5
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 400gr
7
2
Kraft
2
99
E.D. Smith
Pillsbury
796ml
400gr
3$ for
5
2
99
Kraft
Kraft
Kraft
Kraft
170-200gr
475ml
Selected, 200gr
890ml
3
Salad Dressing
Cheese Stick
Kraft
Cool Whip
2
For
2
99
Selected, 300-500gr
3
Mandarin Orange Segments
Knorr
750gr
2 $5
for
for
Del Monte
Ocean Spray
398ml
1.89lt
Pineapple
Cocktail
2
for
99
99
3 $2 for
2
¢
Aylmer
Beets
Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Green Giant
Selected, 341-398ml
Selected, 235-340gr
Original or Reduced Fat 227-235gr
Biscuits, Crescents or Flaky Rolls
398ml
Plus Applicable Fees
Canned Vegetables
Crescents
22-41gr
4$ for
99
Don’t see your item in this flyer? Try it as My Daily Special!
Gravy or Sauce Mix
4
3$
5
Frozen Vegetables
In Pear Juice, 284ml
Mincemeat
99 2
99 2
Knorr
99
Clover Leaf
E.D. Smith
Win a Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey with all the trimmings!
40-83gr
99
500gr
Green Giant
700ml
Dry Soup Mix
99
2
2$
for
Valley Selections Vegetables
for
2
99
2 $5
Green Giant
2 $5
99
Use your Q-Card when you buy any unilever product to be entered to
Miracle Whip
Premium Pickles
540ml
99
for
Pie Crusts
1lt
12
99
Pie Filling
3
99
Pure Pumpkin
E.D. Smith
Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert
For
Food that will help you “Kraft” a great meal! Shredded Cheese
Breyers Classic
1.66lt
500ml-1lt
Green Giant
Valley Selections Mix Vegetables
255-397gr
Bick’s
for
Cranberry Sauce
Frozen Shells
Bick’s
Dill Pickles or Beets
2$
for
Tenderflake
915-930gr
375ml
106-120gr
99
Organic or Tradition Ground Coffee
99
McLarens
Clover Leaf
Medium Shrimp or Chunk Crabmeat
Whole Baby Clams
2$
114-264gr
for
for
Clover Leaf
Danish Cheese
Mini Cheese
Nabob
Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix
5 7 2 99 3$ 3$ 4 4 5 3 200-454gr
99
Maxwell House
Ritz or Stoned Wheat Thins Crackers
Snacking Crackers
Imperial Cold Pack Cheese
99
Christie
Christie
MacLaren’s
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2$ for
4
3$ for
5
4$ for
5
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Grimm’s
Grimm’s
Beer, Summer or Ham with Garlic Sausage
1
1
29
49
Bonus Q-Points Large
Seven Layer Dip Minimum 600gr, Each
PER
100gr
Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf
1
Q
points 550-600gr
3000 Mars, Snickers, Twix or Bounty King Size Chocolate Bar 85-93gr
1000 Molson Exel Non Alcoholic Beer 6x355ml
5000 Campbellʼs Broth Selected, 900ml
3000
Per 100gr .............................
2
99 PER gr
100
1000
1
Per 100gr....................................... Imported
French Brie
Vegetable Chop Suey
PER
100gr
6 9
50
95 Sweet & Sour Pork 8 Medium
...
Medium
Honey Garlic Wings ...............................
Spring Rolls
................................................
25 119
Available at Select Stores
Large 10/20 Size
Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp
Digby Scallops
Frozen or Previously Frozen
2
99
Cooked, 41/50 Count
PER gr
100
White Tiger Prawn Tails Frozen or Previously Frozen
1
99 PER
100gr
3
69 PER
100gr
29
Fresh Instore Made
Crab Cakes
Bacon Wrapped Scallops 1lb
Northern Chef
Deluxe Shrimp Ring
9
12 oz Ring with 4 oz of Cocktail Sauce
99 Each
3
Each
PER
100gr
7
99 Each
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Touch Round Toothpicks
Red Hot Chili Pepper
100
Serving Suggestions
5000
3500
Bothwell
349 299 299
Per 100gr......................................
148ml
6-10ʼs
Red Wine Aged Cheddar
PER gr
79
PER gr
100
Bothwell
2 Year Aged Smoked Cheddar
Crosse & Blackwell Mint Sauce
Bake King Burner Guards
89
59
Kentucky Chicken Breast
Medium
Bothwell
2000
3000
Lilydale
1
¢
100
340gr
400gr or 475ml
Traditional Potato Salad
PER gr
Birdʼs Custard Powder
Easy Off Oven Cleaner
PER
100gr
29
bonus
Planters Peanuts in a Bag
• Soy Free • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG
Grimm’s
Grimm’s
10,000
250ʼs
Maple or Classic Oven Roast Ham
Lyona Sausage
Grimm’s
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Bakery Fresh
Double Layer
Raisin Bread
Black Forest Cake
9
99
Waldorf Bread
Kaiser Buns
1
for
2
Turtle Cheesecake
Cream Puffs .............. Triple Layer
2for$5
12
99
Oroweat
Brown Rice Milk or Almond Fresh Beverage
Tribal Java
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Win 1 of 11 Bunn Coffee Makers
2 $7
Taikoo
Raw Sugar Cubes or Coffee Sugar
8
99
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Slivered Almonds
99
¢
454gr
100
5
for
Mrs. Cubbison’s
Organic Pumpkin or Pumpkin Pie Mix
Cube Stuffing or Dressing
397gr
284-340gr
2 $4 Tru Whip
Quality Foods is proud to introduce over 100 new
Quality Fresh Bulk Packs! ...a food safe alternative to bulk food bins with no cross contamination!
for
Mrs. Cubbison’s
100% Natural NEW! Whole Grain Whip Topping Croutons
772ml
Now available at all Quality Foods Stores!
2 $5
for
99 1
PER gr
5
2$
Farmer’s Market
for
142gr
99 2 Quality Fresh
Quality Fresh
Family Favourites Mix
Country, Cranberry Cocktail, Harvest, Trail or Manhattan 225-250gr
2 $5 for
points Q 5000
1.89lt
See store for details
2500
Original or Whole Wheat, 10ʼs
1999 599 2 $ 699 for
Each e
Casa Mendosa 7” Tortillas
6’s
1/4 Slab Dessert Squares ...........
Sourdough Bread
bonus
680gr
Muffins
Pumpkin Cream Pie................................................. Original Cakerie
1
Bread
Oroweat
Ryza or Earth’s Own
454gr
for
To Die For Chocolate Cake........ 8 Inch
Bakery Fresh
6 99
6 99
99
Bonus Q-Points
Bakery Fresh
Cinnamon Buns
Bakery Fresh
4
2$ for
Bakery Fresh
Blanched
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Sweet Treats Assorted Candies 700gr
WOW! Save $3.00
99 1 Each
Dempsterʼs Sesame Bagels 6ʼs
5000 Silver Hills Sprouted Whole Grains Bread
20 Grain Train, 600gr
3500 Natureʼs Path Organic Cereal 300-400gr
3000 Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Raw Cane Sugar 681gr
5000 Amyʼs Organic Refried Beans 398ml
3000 Veloutine Instant Sauce or Gravy Thickener 250gr
5000 Pedigree Dog Food 7.2kg
10,000 Purina Luv Cat Treats 60-85gr
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B.C. Grown
Fresh Brussel Sprouts
69 1.52 per kg
2 lb Bag
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California “King Label”
Premium Yams 1.52 per kg
Per lb
69
2
Baby Cut Carrots
Floral
Floral
Floral
Thompson Green Seedless Grapes 4.12 per kg
Floral
Floral
Floral
Consumer Bunch
Fall Spray Mums
Harvest Moon Bouquet
14
7 5
99
99 Each
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All Varieties
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99
Oval Wicker Planter
17
Each
Each
Premium Bunch
Alstromeria
99 Each
6”
Fall Tones Potted Mum
8
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Organic Cello Carrots
2$ for
99 Each
B.C. Grown
Organic Russet Potatoes
3
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Organic Bunched Broccoli 3.28 per kg
4
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29 each Organic
1
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California “No.1”
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5 lb bag
99
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Potluck celebrating families You’re invited to a potluck at the Black Creek Community Centre to celebrate National Family Week (Oct. 3 to 9). The National Family Week theme this year is Turning Your Family’s Values Into Action. The aim is to encourage families to think about how their values can take shape and become part of their everyday activities. As part of the week’s festivities, the Black Creek Community Association is hosting an informal potluck this Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for local families and friends at the Black Creek Community Centre. Bring one of your
Rotary aids therapeutic riding Hay there! Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy, and Rotary provides hay, too, wouldn’t you? Smiles were all around at the barn as the Rotary Club of Comox community service director Ellen Hatch presented Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society (CVTRS)’s program director Marg Hind with two cheques in the amount of $1,000 each. One is a donation directed towards hay for the 12 horses used in the program for disabled riders. The second $1,000 cheque is the win
cheque when The Blue Pony float came first across the finish line in the pre-race from the Ducky 500 in July. This money will also go towards hay, as one
generous donations such as these, happy horses and approximately 120 riders will benefit through the CVTRS’s sessions, which began Sept. 26.
Community involvement, healthy â?? exercise, handling horses and working with people in need are just a few of the many benefits that come with being a volunteer with CVTRS.
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horse can eat at least half a small bale of hay a day — so multiply that by 12 horses, and the hay loft becomes empty again very soon! A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Comox because with
They all look forward to another year of making a positive difference in people’s lives through the gentle assistance of their equine friends like Tess. Riders, along with
the volunteers, all benefit from working with the horses and the program. Community involvement, healthy exercise, handling horses and working with people in need are just a few of the many benefits that come with being a volunteer with CVTRS. CVTRS encourages those people interested in becoming volunteers with the program to contact the office, which is situated on Headquarters Road at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, at 250-338-1968. Monthly training is provided. — Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society
nity Association and Centre, as well as join in on the celebration of the importance of our families. For more information, stop by the BCCA’s office or phone 250-337-5190. — Black Creek Community Association
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ELLEN HATCH, LAURELI Morrison (assistant intermediate instructor), Marg Hind, Tess the horse, Jennifer Turner, Nancy King (office staff), Teg Harper (certified instructor) and Paula Douglas (left to right) are all present for a Rotary donation to the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society. PHOTO BY JILL ACKERMAN
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Spinal checks no cost for kids October is Kids Month at Bayview Chiropractic. For these four weeks, Drs. Debbie Wright and Alicia Steele will provide spinal checkups for kids in their office at 544 Fourth St. in Courtenay. Infants and children up to 13 years of age will be checked for health indicators such as early signs of scoliosis, proper backpack use and safety, and proper development of their nervous system. These screenings will be done by donation, with all proceeds going to the Comox Valley Child Development Association. The CVCDA is a non-profit society that serves children in the community who need extra support. For more information or to book your checkup, call Bayview Chiropractic at 250334-4844 or visit www.bayviewchiro.ca. — Bayview Chiropractic
At 12:48 p.m. on Sept. 9, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, along with a series of significant aftershocks, occurred just off the west coast of Vancouver Island, with mild shaking felt in many B.C. jurisdictions. British Columbia is on one of the most active seismic faults in the world, and there are approximately 1,200 earthquakes per year. On Oct. 20 at 10:20 a.m., thousands of British Columbians will make history and join others along the
service menu. The cost for the evening including coffee, tea, juice, taxes and tips is $20 for adults and $10 for kids to age 12. The evening is by reservation only. To reserve, call 250-3380751. — Earthsave
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Vegan feast planned This coming Tuesday at 5:30 and 7 p.m., Delicado’s Southwestern Restaurant at 180a Fifth St. in Courtenay will host this month’s Earthsave vegan dineout. Owners Nick and Carla have put together a four-course full-
west coast of the United States, the central United States, Guam and New Zealand in the largest earthquake drill in the world. To date, more than 110,000 B.C. residents have signed up to participate. The Shakeout BC Organizing Committee would like to encourage all residents in British Columbia to register today for the Great British Columbia Shakeout drill. The drill takes only a minute of your day and offers residents, busi-
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Video opposes gas outlet Mike Bell, co-chair of Sierra Club Comox Valley, announced this week the release of a new video entitled Toxic Gas on the Courtenay River Estuary. Narrated by Bell, the video makes the case for a boycott of all gas stations on the Courtenay River Estuary and the Dyke (Comox) Road. Sierra Club is requesting that everyone who views the film share it with their friends and networks, and ask them to share it with their
friends and networks. “If we are really concerned about keeping this beautiful estuary safe and healthy,” says Bell, “we have to stop the sale of gasoline on the Dyke Road.” Produced by Sierra Club CV, the video was photographed, edited and directed by Tyler Voigt, owner of Fuzzy Filmz in Courtenay. The film is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrD9iRHUrlU. — Sierra Club Comox Valley
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Legion boosts lunch program The Legion Branch 28 is a proud supporter of community groups, and through various donations, supports those groups by providing mentorship and other opportunities to youth. This year, one of the groups they chose to support was the Cumberland Community Schools Society. The CCSS is a registered charity. Offering after-school and community programming along with special events, the CCSS strengthens the links between schools and community and brings students, partner organizations, service groups, volunteers, residents and businesses together. The Cumberland Legion has offered its support by making a donation toward the healthy lunch program CCSS runs at Cumberland Elementary. The
donation will provide a healthy lunch to 185 students. The Healthy School Project brings delicious locally sourced lunches to students Monday to Thursday. Food is purchased from the Cumberland Bakery, Carmies Café, Plates Eatery, Acropolis Cuisine, and Gourmet Girls Global Catering. Sunshine Organics donates one fruit bin a week, and Seeds Market donates food for preparation. Meals are served using reusable, recycled BPA free plastic dishes and cutlery sourced from Organic Family Natural Home. Organic and local options are used when possible. The Healthy School Project exists to ensure that children have access to healthy food whenever they should need it and that they be given the tools to respect their classrooms, their
classmates and the environment around them. This includes a recycling and composting program at the elementary school through the CCSS Environment Program. In all of its activities and programs the CCSS aims to provide a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment where adults and children are provided opportunities for educational, cultural, social and recreational activities in their community as well as at school. For more information about the CCSS, to donate, or to get involved, contact program coordinator Samantha Garstang at ccss.coordinator@gmail.com, 250-336-8521 or find the CCSS online at www.cumberlandcommunityschools.com and on Facebook. — Cumberland Community Schools Society
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Senior peer counsellors very popular In much demand during recent event at Berwick Berwick Retirement Residence in Comox recently held a Community Resource Showcase, and the Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling Society was invited to present a table of information. The brochures and booklets were presented by CVSPCS staff and volunteers and were so popular that they had to restock. The event was very well attended by interested residents of Berwick house and their families, as well as by
community members. The fundraising committee of the CV Senior Peer Counselling Society recently presented a barbecue for staff, volunteers and guests. This was to provide a social time to welcome volunteers back after the summer and an opportunity to introduce new program co-ordinator, Susan Armstrong. More than 30 people attended and enjoyed the food that was generously donated in part by Costco, Natural Pastures Cheese and Quality Foods. Board director Les Corbett was volunteer extraordinaire that evening.
Board members assisted and were able to connect with the volunteers and hear their stories. Lynne Brown, chief operating officer of United Way, Central and Northern Vancouver Island, was pleased to attend and meet some of the volunteers who work so hard with clients. United Way has been very supportive of the organization. Much to the delight of the attendees, door prizes from Tim Hortons and Crown Isle Resort were offered. “We thank all the donors for their generosity and support,” CV Senior Peer Counselling Society said in a
news release. “We realize how important it is to acknowledge all the hours of time given by our volunteers as they continue to provide support to the seniors of our Valley.” Armstrong is looking forward to working with all the volunteers of our society as we move in new directions. Due to referral volume, we are in need of many more volunteer visitors and three addi-
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Gamers aid kids’ hospital ExtraLife is an annual fundraising event that aims to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. To date the event has raised more than $440,000 to help kids live long and happy lives by providing hospitals with much-needed funding for equipment and programs. All of the money raised stays in the region where it is raised. The Comox Valley team is raising funds for the BC Children’s Hospital. ExtraLife participants are extraordinary people of all ages that pledge 24 hours of their life to make a great difference in someone else’s. Participants of ExtraLife pledge to play video games for 24 hours in exchange for the generous donations. These hours can be split up if during the event you feel the need to stop, just do what you can and make up the game time later on. ExtraLife
tional field supervisors. The supervisors assist with visiting potential clients and determining which of our programs might suit the client. Training is provided. If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, contact Armstrong at 250-8900099. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 1-4 p.m. — Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling Society
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NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485.
Wednesday, Oct. 5 CV. CHRISTIAN Women’s Connection (Stonecroft Ministries) Auction featuring Cranberry Creations A-Z, Best Western Westerly Hotel, 11:30 a.m. Brunch $15.50. FMI/reservations: annweir@ shaw.ca, Rose 250-337-5491.
Thursday, Oct. 6 COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. C.V. PADDLERS host presentation Tips for the Paddling Photographer by Boomer Jerritt of Strathcona Photography, Lions Den (below Comox Dollar Store), 7 p.m. All welcome. FMI: 250-3348361.
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C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Todd Butler, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. COMOX Seniors Centre hosts Thanksgiving Dinner & Dance, doors 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Tickets: $17.50/ members, $20.50/guests, available until Sept. 30 at office (open 10 a.m.–1 p.m. weekdays).
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C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250339-5350. C.V. UKRAINIAN Society AGM, Evergreen Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Members, former members, newcomers welcome. NORTH Island Rhododendron Society meets, Comox United Church, doors 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Featuring Mike Stewart on Species deciduous azaleas of North America. Free; guests welcome. SPANISH Conversation group meeting Tuesdays for those wishing to practise Spanish, 7 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2031 C.V. WRITERS’ Society offers humour-filled workshop on craft of writing poetry, Muir Gallery, 440 Anderton Rd., Courtenay, 7 p.m All welcome. FMI 250-338-0965.
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C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group: No walk (Thanksgiving). FMI: www. cvnewcomers.net. L’ARCHE Comox Valley Outreach Centre & Creative Arts Centre Open House, 1736 England Ave., Courtenay, 10–11:30 a.m. Public welcome; items for sale. FMI: 250-334-8320.
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be featuring an array of Christmas crafters in the Community Centre for this event. We are currently looking for crafters who would like to sell their wares. Craft vendors can rent a table for $30 or share one between themselves and another vendor for $40. For more information on this event and to register, stop by the BCCA’s office or give us a call at 250-3375190. The BCCA’s office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Saturday, as well as 4-8 p.m.
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Christmas in Black Creek The Black Creek Community Association will hold its annual Christmas in Black Creek event Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Black Creek Community Centre. In addition to Christmas treats served from the Community Centre kitchen, we will also be hosting a special wreath-making workshop facilitated by the Oyster River Garden Club, downstairs in the Community Centre from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Additionally, we will
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Friday, Oct. 14 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Brooklyn Creek/Mac Laing walk; meet at Filberg Road beside Filberg Park, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Gina 250-890-9336, Doris 250-871-3407, Sue 250898-8333, www.cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, Oct. 15 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Ralph Barrat, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club with callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-338-7942.
Thursday, Oct. 20 COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369.
Friday, Oct. 21 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Miracle Beach Provincial Park walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Glayne 250-3395851, Bonnie 250-941-3836, www.cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, Oct. 22 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Helen Austin, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. C.V. FATHER Involvement Network 5th Annual Free Swim, Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Pizza provided for dinner. FMI: Justin Ethier 250-334-2477.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 C.V. SOCIAL Planning Society hosts fall Inter-Agency Update Brown Bag Lunch, Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre, 12–1:30 p.m.. All agencies & societies welcome. Bring lunch & 2 to 3-min. update on your community group. FMI: 250335-2003. ABORIGINAL Education Council (Comox Valley School District) AGM, Aboriginal Education Centre, 665–16th St. (down lane, green building behind Courtenay Elementary School), 5:30 p.m. If your child is First Nations, Metis or Inuit, parent/guardian representatives needed. Dinner & on-site childcare provided. FMI: Bruce Carlos 250-331-4040.
Thursday, Oct. 27 COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369.
Friday, Oct. 28 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Comox Dam walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Kari 250339-5851, Susanne 250-9415478, Louise 250-871-1443, www.cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, Oct. 29 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Corwin Fox, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-2180321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.
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Business advice with your breakfast Wendy Lewis will offer timely tips this Thursday What does success look like for your business? Have you identified the handful of factors critical in achieving this success? Do you have a system in place which keeps you focused on these factors? Most business own-
ers are already experts in their chosen field, but it can sometimes be a struggle to convert your great customer experiences into profit. A Small Business Month breakfast presentation this Thursday in Courtenay will show you how to link your business activities with your desired financial results, and shift your view from lagging to leading indicators. It’s the difference
between influencing outcomes and simply measuring them. Topics will include: • Four critical components of every business; • Understanding your financial statements – what they tell you, and what they don’t; • Business drivers versus financial outcomes; • Using key performance indicators to drive profitability. This session is facilitated by Wendy Lewis. She is a chartered accountant and busi-
ness adviser with the Courtenay office of MNP LLP. She has more than 10 years of experience advising business owners in a range of industries including retail, construction and professionals. Lewis specializes in using MNP’s balanced scorecard approach to help her clients look at their business from all angles, including customers, operations, people and finance, and then identify
opportunities and strategies to improve their overall business performance. The session happens Oct. 6 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce boardroom. The cost is $10 plus HST and includes muffins, coffee and tea. For details or to register, visit www.comoxvalleychamber.com/ events. — Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
Local home-based businesses meeting The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its monthly meeting Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Westerly Inn on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. In addition to the usual networking opportunities, each meeting also features speakers on educational topics related to small business. Sean Murphy, RMT,
owner of Valley Healing Massage and program director for the HBBA, reports that Bruce Mesman from Assistive Technology Resources for People with Disabilities will be speaking and demonstrating technologies that can help people with disabilities integrate into the workplace. The membership spotlight speaker features Sarah Brune from Inner Harmony
OCT. 6 Healing, who will be speaking about her Bach Flower remedies business. Members and nonmembers are invited to attend. There is no charge for the meeting. The CVHBBA provides networking opportunities for association members, encourages and assists members in their personal and pro-
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Pasta samples handed out Saturday Like healthy, tasty, local food? Like being inspired by quality products and amazing flavours? You’re going to like Sample Saturdays at Prontissima Pasta from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Tin Town at 2384Unit C Rosewall Cres. in Courtenay. Papardelle, fettucine, linguini — just a few of the pastas Prontissima produces, pastas that are featured a number of the region’s top restaurants. “But we’re not just a
source for pasta,” says owner Sarah Walsh. “We’ve got in-house sauces, local meats, cheeses, ice cream, chocolate and more.” Sample Saturdays are a great way to get a taste of what Prontissima Pasta is up to. The idea came out of the weekly Prontissima Pasta experience at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. “We’ve got our pastas for sale there, but what people really like is tasting the pestos, and then picking up
some pasta to go with them.” Prontissima makes several pestos, from traditional basil to a sharp olive variant. “One of the big stars at the market is our signature artichoke and roasted garlic pesto.” “The shop is all about helping our customers build a complete meal,” says Walsh. “Pasta is just the starting point.” Want to make the sauce richer? Add some organic chicken sausage
from Halstead Farms, ground lean beef or bacon from Butcher’s Block (which sources its meats regionally), or Estevan Tuna. Looking for inspiration? Sarah and Jude are full of recipe ideas. Just ask. For more information, contact Prontissima Pasta at 250-338-3636, online at www.prontissimapasta.com, or search for the Prontissima Pasta page on Facebook. — Prontissima Pasta
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Tough, or dumb, on crime? Anybody who has ever been victimized by crime remembers the effect it had — and perhaps is still having — on them. A sense of innocence, trust or security can be lost — irretrievably in some cases. Being doubly victimized by a Canadian legal system that bends over backwards to ensure the accused gets a fair trial might create a feeling of betrayal. The Stephen Harper government is tapping into these feelings on top of the existing anticrime element of its ideology. No politician — or editor — wants to appear soft on crime, which might explain why few political opponents criticized the Conservatives’ Safe Streets and Communities Act during Question Period. The sweeping crime legislation introduced late last month is an amalgamation of nine tough-oncrime bills the Tories were unable to enact as a minority government. The bill would harden penalties for a variety of offenders, from drug dealers to sexual predators to “out-of-control young people” in the words of Justice Minister Rob Nicholson. The Tories’ supporters will eat it up, and it appeals to any law-abiding Canadian who is weary of reading about Vancouver’s lawless hockey rioters or justice not delivered in court. Emboldened by their long-anticipated majority in the House of Commons, the Conservatives go too far in trying to take back Canada from softon-crime judges and Liberals. For example, Bill C-10 imposes longer sentences for drug traffickers and organized crime while mandating a six-month jail term on anyone who grows six marijuana plants. Someone growing 201 pot plants in a rental unit would receive a longer mandatory sentence than someone who sexually assaults a toddler. The crime rate in Canada continues its 20-year decline at the same time our courts are backlogged and our prisons filling. With their tougher minimum sentences, Harper and Co. are lurching toward an American model that is failing miserably. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Forty-seven per cent of respondents so far say they are in favour of a Car Free Sunday next year in the Comox Valley. How about you? Was it empowering or just inconvenient? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. The Filberg Heritage Lodge Th and Park in Comox is a local treasure that is open to the public. We should support a fundraising drive to repair the lodge’s roof.
It doesn’t control water flowing into Comox Lake, but BC Hydro’s timing to release water into the Puntledge came at the same time as a fishery opened.
Please, RCMP, stop‘harassment’ Dear editor, The next time I am stopped at the ‘usual’ roadblock at the intersection of Regent Road and Saratoga Road (in the Saratoga Beach area), I am going to politely ask the officer if the RCMP has considered the possibility that a once-laudable practice is now bordering on harassment of the local residents and businesses. The situation with the RCMP and its enforcement of the new drinking and driving regulations has gone over the top. It is now far beyond simply an effort to get drinkers and their vehicles off the road. What began as a worthwhile enterprise seems to have turned into a practice that alienates law-abiding residents they are supposedly protecting. Locals do not need to be stopped on their way to and from
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Locals do not need to be stopped on their way to and from the grocery store where they go to pick up a loaf of bread. And certainly not at noon!
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the grocery store where they go to pick up a loaf of bread. And certainly not at noon! Locals should not be forced to lie to the officer at the roadblock because they are fearful that the one beer they had while fishing might result in a 72-hour suspension and a large fine. The businesses and resorts in the area should not actually lose clients because word is out that the RCMP target the area. The local pub, a former social gathering place, is often a very,
very empty and lonely place these days. I’d hate to think that after many decades of operation the goal was to have it close completely. Fortunately the golf course is in no danger, as it has already closed! I would like to believe that these were outcomes the provincial government had not foreseen. If the new regulations have, in fact, reduced drinking-related auto accidents and injury — bravo! That is something we all support! But let’s be a little sensible and try to not create other problems at the same time. Use a little common sense, please. The RCMP is already losing the public relations battle. Let’s not run roughshod over those who pose no threat in an effort to appear to be protecting the citiNeil H. Ross, zens. Black Creek
Hospital arguments are illogical Dear editor, I must respond to the letter Ms. Guest of Comox wrote in regard to the failed hospital location at Crown Isle (Record, Sept. 30). The reasoning she puts forth is flawed. 1. The Crown Isle site was/ is not the best site and though, according to VIHA — extensively investigated, no consideration was given to the airport, the opinions of emergency room doctors or public access in the event of a major earthquake. Little consideration appears to have been given to the traffic congestion for people outside of Comox and those in areas of Courtenay close by, or the cost of upgrading that infrastructure. It was simply a bad idea, poorly thought out and appears to only best benefit the interests of Crown Isle and the immediately
surrounding area. I am thankful that Transport Canada had the ability to stop it in its tracks and they were totally in line to do so. As for your other suggestions: 1. Destroy the trees in the surrounding area of the airport!? Kill off the blue herons!? 2. Top all the other trees in excess of nine metres!? 3. Removal of the tops of buildings!? These are illogical. Airports have existed in the presence of trees forever and common sense by knowledgeable people dictates which need removal for air transportation safety. There is a huge difference between an aircraft striking a tree or forest where the damage and casualties are confined to the aircraft versus an aircraft striking a hospital. This is your logic?
I do agree, the entire process needs to be rethought. First, maybe VIHA should have hired a consultant not closely tied to the City of Courtenay and the interests of Crown Isle who has urban planning as their speciality and background and not building renovations and site surveying. Maybe they should have consulted and actually listened to the opinions of emergency care doctors and first responders. Maybe the excessive cost of two hospitals and a continued lack of quality specialist care should have been a top priority. So, yes, VIHA should “rethink this entire process” and do the smart thing as recommended by the professionals who originally stated the best solution is one major hospital on the Inland Island Highway. (And doctors B. Funk, agree!) Cumberland
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It should have been on front page Dear editor, Please tell me why such an important event featuring Maude Barlow, Leo McGrady and Tarah Millen was not front-page news? We live in very uncertain times when governments are going ahead with projects that don’t seem to be the best for our lands, rivers and lakes and oceans. How are we the public going to have our voices heard when such important meetings are stashed away amongst local events. Regardless of the
lack of publicity many people showed up for the meeting and the events of the following day. Where was the reporting of the successful attendance of these events? Just to show you the importance of the people mentioned above, below is a press release that explains pretty well their contribution to our planet and towards the welfare of the human race. Two of Canada’s leading civil rights leaders came to the Valley on Sept. 23 of
Dear editor, I am disappointed and frustrated regarding the amount of media coverage provided by your publication to the antichoice organization known as Silent No More during the month of September. Each week without fail our clinic, Options for Sexual Health, provides high quality education, counselling, testing, referrals, Unlike the support and convery vocal antitraceptives to any choice organizaindividual seeking service in the tions that either Comox Valley. reside in or tour Options For the Valley, our Sexual Health (formerly Planned organization is Parenthood of BC) about individual has been in existence for 50 years choice, not about promoting personworking hard to ensure women al agenda. continue to have the right to choose unintended pregnancy outcomes. Our clinic provides thorough, nonjudgmental education and support to our clients and works with them to make the right choice for that individual. Unlike the very vocal anti-choice organizations that either reside in or tour the Valley, our organization is about individual choice, not about promoting personal agenda. While our organization supports reproductive choice for all women 100 per cent, I feel that we do far more in one clinic to prevent abortion from even needing to be considered than organizations like Silent No More or those who hassle others at community events or roadsides with placards or disturbing images do in a year. Kerri Norman-Laver, Editor’s note: Kerri Norman-Laver is the clinic supervisor of Comox Valley Options For Sexual Health.
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this year. One of them, Maude Barlow, is the national chairperson of the Council of Canadian a very important citizens’ advocacy
a legal aid clinic out of the offices of the Georgia Straight newspaper in the days before there was any organized legal aid in British Columbia. He also wrote the first Protester’s Guide to Civil Disobedience in B.C., which has been an invaluable aid to activists for almost two decades. They were joined by Tarah Millen, a young activist who has been campaigning to halt the slaughter of dolphins in Japan. Jan Rowthorn, Comox
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TO THE WOMAN who cursed me up and down in front of her children when she came upon my wife and I collecting seaweed: What we were doing is perfectly legal and quite common along our coast. To quote the Summary of Regulations for Seaweed Harvesting Along the West Coast of North America: “No permits or special requirements for personal, noncommercial use. Collection is not permitted in specially managed areas such as Ecological Reserves, Marine Reserves, Provincial Parks, and Federal Parks.” We were not in a restricted area. And
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group. She is also the cofounder of the Blue Planet Project, which works internationally for the right of water. Maude also chairs the board of the Washington-based Food and Water Watch and is an executive member of the San Franciscobased International Forum on Globalization and a councillor with the Hamburgbased World Future Council. Leo McGrady, author and lawyer was one of a number of lawyers who ran
Dear editor, As a resident of the riding represented by MP John Duncan, I want to bring to his attention my concern with the unfair treatment of many of our disabled (including myself, Gulf War 1991) Canadian Forces and RCMP veterans — men and women who have sacrificed for you, me and all of Canada. The Government of Canada is clawing back payments meant to compensate Canadian Forces and RCMP veterans disabled due to their service for their pain and suffering. As a result, the most disabled veterans receive very little or no income assistance from their insurance plan (known as SISIP) once they are medically released, even though they have paid into the insurance plan for their entire careers. The Government of Canada has ended the clawback for veterans injured after April 2006, but veterans disabled before April 2006 continue to have their monthly income assistance clawed back. Over the remainder of his or her lifetime, the SISIP clawback will cost the most severely disabled veteran thousands of dollars every month. These disabled
to need a mental support infrastructure, which doesn’t yet exist. I just ask Mr. Duncan to sit with Sen. Romeo Dallaire and become a champion for us. You can do great things. I have always taught my daughter in order to stand out, find a better way to do something, or be a champion at whatever you do. I’d like to offer Mr. Duncan the same
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in closing. We are hurting enough. Let’s give disabled vets someone to feel good about. Thank you kindly, Mr. Duncan. I look forward to future contacts with you. Perhaps you’ll be at your office this year during the veterans national day of protest Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Alan Livsey, Courtenay
veterans should not be left behind. It is time to end this unfair clawback and to adequately compensate all disabled veterans for their sacrifice for Canada. I encourage you to visit www.LeaveNoVetBehind.com to learn more about the “real” SISIP clawback and the unfair treatment of our Canadian Forces and RCMP veterans, not the party line fantasy Mr. Duncan is told to toe. The website includes a page for candidates to pledge their support to end the SISIP clawback. Mr. Duncan, I know you are aware of this issue, seeing as the military and RCMP infrastructure in your riding is substantial. There are a lot of issues regarding retired military and RCMP members besides this one. The men and women returning from Afghanistan are going
based on your liberal use of profanity, you are no lady. I HAD A scare on the Cumberland main street on Saturday, when a woman on a bicycle ran up along the right side of my vehicle as I was about to turn right in the intersection. I was glad she didn’t get hit, but who would have been in the wrong? Are bicycles, like cars not allowed to pass on the right side? Why aren’t there rules of the road and licensing for bicycles, specially since the Valley is now promoting more usage of them? TWELVE THUMBS UP to Wendy Johnstone from Keystone Eldercare Solutions for taking the time to speak to the current Job Options group in Courtenay. Wendy is an inspiring speaker with a clear passion for her work. Thanks, Wendy, for providing a much-needed service to families in the Comox Valley. DO YOU HAVE somebody to praise or something you have to get off your chest? Have your say by submitting to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com.
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Dumb leaders in province attacking smart meters VANCOUVER — The annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention spent quite a bit of time talking about new wireless technology. Unfortunately, most of it was wasted on ignorance and fear, fanned by the NDP, Green Party and some like-minded opportunists in local government. A tiny group of protesters gathered outside the Vancouver convention centre each morning, setting up a pile of picket signs wailing about imagined smart meter sins from privacy invasion to human rights violation. One of them allowed that she was wearing “special clothing” to ward off the bad rays.
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FLETCHER That’s understandable, since BC Hydro calculates that a delegate’s wireless signal exposure from four days at the UBCM convention is equivalent to standing next to a smart meter for 1,147 years. And that’s not even calculating those other horrible sources of electromagnetic energy bombarding downtown Vancouver, such as traffic lights, spark plugs, and let’s not forget the Sun or Earth’s molten core. It wasn’t all foolishness, however.
I attended an economic development panel, at which physician and cabinet minister Margaret MacDiarmid described the continuing extension of rural cellphone and Internet service underway since the extension of the B.C. government’s contract with Telus. In the main hall, supposedly experienced municipal leaders continued to parrot fear of “microwaves” and such drivel, either because they believe it or because they are pandering to those who do. This continued on talk radio, which stoked the smart meter “controversy” all week, apparently because it reliably generates angry calls. The descent into
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I don’t share those health concerns, because when we’re surrounded by wireless and cellphones, there are a lot of other sources of the problem that they’re concerned about.
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farce became complete when delegates had a show of hands on a resolution to place a moratorium on a smart meter installation program that BC Hydro has already paid for. The vote was too close to call, so they had to fish out their wireless voting devices to vote about 55 per cent in favour of the moratorium. Premier Christy Clark was asked after the convention if her
You can give – and receive, too Giving is good. Good for your community, good for your charities, good for those who benefit from your charitable acts and donations. And to make the sharing of your bounty even more appealing, giving can be good for you, too. Your philanthropic gift is always important, no matter the amount of your assets or the size of your income — but to make the best use of your contributions, to preserve your legacy, and to minimize taxes and/ or estate fees, a sound charitable giving plan is the way to go. Let’s look at your options. Name a charity as a beneficiary The simplest option. In your will, leave a bequest of money or gift in kind (securities or artwork, for example) to a recognized charity and your estate will receive a charitable donation tax receipt that could reduce or eliminate the income tax on your final return and possibly on the immediately preceding return, as well. Establish a donor advised fund As the donor, you receive an immediate tax receipt for all contributions made to the fund and you also retain the rights to select the charities that are to receive your fund’s annual income. Establish a charitable remainder trust This is an irrevocable trust that can hold assets such as cash or mutual funds. All the interest and dividends
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policy while you enjoy certain tax credits. Establish a charitable life annuity You will continue to receive a lifetime income from the donated assets for yourself, or for you and your spouse. Much of the annuity cash flow is tax free and you’ll receive a charitable receipt for a portion of the donations based on the amount of annuity income you receive and your life expectancy. Establish a private foundation If your donation is very substantial, this option allows your name or family’s name to be permanently associated with the causes you’ve chosen.
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government would contemplate a moratorium on meter installation. “No,” she replied. This is not surprising, since the motion effectively asks BC Hydro to waste $930 million. “I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking with the experts about it,” Clark said. “I don’t share those health concerns, because when we’re surrounded by wireless and cellphones, there are a lot of other sources of the problem that they’re concerned about.” I’ve argued with numerous people about this. They often start with an exaggerated claim about the World
Health Organization’s risk rating. In fact, WHO acknowledges that people who claim hypersensitivity to electromagnetic signals can’t identify them in controlled studies. WHO also notes that cellphone tower emissions are effectively five times weaker than the FM radio and TV signals to which we’ve all been exposed for decades. Cell base stations reach no more than two per cent of international limits. And smart meter sig-
nals are much weaker than that. I’m done arguing with people who make up their own facts. I’ll just address those who haven’t bought into this nonsense. Please, survey your council candidates on smart meters, and on Nov. 19, support only those who have the common sense to understand what a smart grid is. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Travelling youth are Taking Action Otesha Project sending 16 young people to empower youth A group of 16 young people from across Canada will visit the Comox Valley next week to offer a performance of a play entitled Taking Action. They are cycling through British Columbia armed with an inspiring message of youth empowerment and sustainable consumption as part of the Sunshine Coast Tour organized by the Otesha Project. The comedic and inspiring play shows the story of average Canadians who are choosing to be extraordinary. Audience members explore what ignites individuals to take action, and what challenges and rewards are encountered in the process. The characters in the play – and the audience – are sent on a journey toward the path to sustainability, exploring positive choices we can make along the way. The members of the travelling theatre troupe make up a mobile sustainable community and
TRANSITION TOWN COMOX VALLEY is joining similar groups that have cropped up elsewhere.
Making sense of an uncertain future The Transition Town movement began in England six years ago, in response to the growing awareness that there were going to be very big changes ahead for the human race. They include the ending of the age of cheap oil, and the effects of climate change would mean vulnerability in food supply and increasing costs of almost everything. Now in 2011 we can
take some control of their future by working together. Communities all over the world have launched their own Transition Towns, large and small, urban and rural. This is a truly grassroots movement, generating creative solutions to being dependent on increasingly expensive transportation costs, focusing on what can be done locally.
Transition Town Comox Valley is holding its first public meeting and inviting anyone interested in being part of the global preparation for change. The meeting is Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Lower Native Sons hall. For more information, and to register for the first meeting, visit www. transitiontowncv.org or call 250-898-9045. — Transition Town Comox Valley
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cycle from performance to performance, braving the elements and opening conversations in communities about how we can live more sustainably. As they pedal more than 1,250 kilometres across British Columbia, they will explore all the ups and downs of directly addressing environmental and social justice issues through their own everyday actions. The tour will visit Comox Valley schools from Oct. 5 to 8. Arriving in the Valley on Oct. 4, the group set up base camp at Ashberry Farm in Royston. The group will present Oct. 5 at Georges P. Vanier Secondary School and The LINC youth centre. The play will be performed Friday morning at Queenesh Elementary School. Founded in 2002, the Otesha Project is a youthled charitable organization that uses theatre to mobilize young people to create local and global change through their daily consumer choices. The Otesha Project has now performed to many more than 100,000 people across Canada. — The Otesha Project
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Learn about jobs for the developmentally disabled Public invited to learn about inclusive hiring at local café Since opening less than two months ago, Games & Grounds Coffee House has become known for its great food and games, accepting atmosphere and community mindedness. The public is invited to drop by the Diversity at Work Project anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to enjoy some great food and drinks and to find out about employment opportunities that exist for people with developmental disabilities. “I like the idea of letting other businesses know there are plenty of jobs out there for people of all diverse abilities,” says Alex Greenwood, owner of Games & Grounds. “This event is about showcasing their abilities and breaking some of the stereotypes that are out there.” Wait and kitchen staff for the event will be provided by Vancouver Island Community Connections (VICC), an organization that helps adults with developmental disabilities find meaningful employment in the Comox Valley. The Self-Advocate Liaisons, who will be hosting a ‘Gab Night’ in conjunction with the Diversity at Work Project to celebrate Community Living Awareness month, are also involved with the event. Filipe Andrade, a community support worker with VICC, who’s organizing the event, is excited about what the evening may hold. “This will be a great opportunity for youth of diverse abilities to put their training to use and discover what café work is all about,” he says. “It’s also an opportunity for people in the community to get together and find out more about some of the programs that are available.” Shelley Marinus, an adviser with the SelfAdvocate Liaisons, will speak about available resources for people of diverse abilities; Cory Fisher, a public speaker, will speak about some of the challenges of finding work in the Comox Valley. Andrade says he hopes the event will raise awareness of the need for, and the
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lead guitar, longtime bandmate Joey Smith on bass and relaRecord Staff tive newcomer Brett Martens on Playing in one or even two rhythm guitar, spelled on occabands is not enough for some- sion by previous full-time player one who lives, eats and breathes Chris Frye. Atkinson said Martens, who music. Musical ideas come to Marc also lives on Hornby Island, is Atkinson even when he’s being a “fantastic guitar player. He’s interviewed by the local paper been here for several years and about a gig next weekend in he plays all the Django Reinhardt material and he’s quite a great Courtenay. “I just finished teaching a lead player in his own right.” Smith, in the trio from its workshop all about living, eatinception 11 or ing, breathing 12 years ago, music,” he commented in an The great thing about “really understands music. interview from having the four albums is He’s been his home on Hornby Island, that we just grab tunes from there for all four albums. where he’s the various albums these He’s definitely lived for seven days … we might do one the backbone.” years. Atkinson “Currently, I or two of the new ones I’ve said the matehave two young written for the quartet. I’ll kids … so that’s probably pop in a couple of rial he’s writat the pretty consumnew ones that no one’s ever ing moment lends ing. Perhaps itself to the that’s why I’m heard even if they’ve heard quartet, so a so excited to all four albums. fifth recording play when I get Marc Atkinson by the trio will a chance.” likely have to He said musical ideas come to him all wait until one by the foursome. Atkinson, known for his wonday long. “In a way, it would be nice if I derful acoustic playing that is could turn it off, but I’m pretty influenced heavily by Reinhardt’s much always thinking about some gypsy jazz and some classical flavourings, went electric for about musical idea – even right now.” Atkinson plays in the Bills (for- a year in a handful of gigs with a merly the Bill Hilly Band) as well drummer named Bill Hicks. “My audience is generally used as his own trio and quartet. After a recent foray to California with to a slightly quieter sound, a genthe Bills and the trio, Atkinson tler sound, and when I plug in, I hit the road this week with his don’t go halfway … I rock it pretty hard. quartet. “It was very fun, but I didn’t He’s the only guitarist in the quartet, which includes violin, want to alienate anyone who has been a supporter in the past,” he bass and drums. “It has a slightly fatter sound,” said with a chuckle. “I realized Atkinson said. after playing it for a bit that I The Marc Atkinson Trio plays actually prefer the acoustic. I’ve Oct. 16 at the Elks Hall in down- been playing the acoustic for so town Courtenay as part of the long, it’s my sound and I like it. Georgia Straight Jazz Society “My trio, with all the different season. groups I have going, it’s still my The trio consists of Atkinson on favourite project. It’s all about
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“The great thing about having the four albums is that we just grab tunes from the various albums these days … we might do one or two of the new ones I’ve written for the quartet. I’ll probably pop in a couple of new ones that no one’s ever heard even if they’ve heard all four albums.” The Marc Atkinson Trio performs Oct. 16 at the Elks Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($15 for Georgia Straight Jazz Society members, $20 for non-members) are available at Bop City, Comox Videos ‘N’ More, at the Thursday Jazz Club at the Elks, and at the door in the unlikely event that any are left. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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THE MUSIC MAKERS Many Waters Band members Eric Macdonald and Tracy Canil are appearing at the Sid Williams Theatre as part of Courtenay Little Theatre’s production of Homechild, continuing to Oct. 8. The well-known local musical duo composed original music to complement the action onstage and are enjoying playing additional sets before the show and at intermission. Tickets are available at the Sid Williams.
‘Really cool jazz’ expected at Elks Autumn nights are closing in earlier, and things are warming up in the Elks’ lounge as the Georgia Straight Jazz Society features its fifth Thursday Night Jazz gig of the 2011-2012 season — the Mike Irvine Quintet. Expect to hear really cool jazz as these accomplished musicians bring their spectacular brand to the Elks’ stage at 7:30 this Thursday. Michael is the music director at Dover Bay Secondary School in Nanaimo, but is better known to jazz fans in this area as the lead trumpet for the Arrowsmith Big Band. Michael began playing the trumpet when he was 11 and was soon going to the high school at lunch to play with the jazz band. While still in high school Michael performed for Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and Dizzy Gillespie. His formal training began at the University of Victoria where he studied with Louis Ranger and Ian McDougall. At UVic he earned his BMus, and MMus (performance) Mike brings his quintet to Courtenay on Oct. 6 featuring the exciting and creative Dan Craven on tenor saxophone — a friendship that goes back to university. Michael’s former band student is now one of VIU’s hottest students; Curtis Reich
on bass displays how fortunate we are to have such a wealth of young talent – tomorrow’s big names – right on our doorstep. Rounding out the quintet are veteran Arrowsmith Big Band rhythm section members Barry Miller on piano and Michael Wright on drums. Tickets will be on sale on Thursday for the Marc Atkinson Trio concert on Oct. 16. Prices are $15 for Society members and $20 for non-members. You can purchase tickets at either Bop City in Courtenay or Videos ’n More on Comox. — Georgia Straight Jazz Society
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is offering two workshops this fall. The first one, with instructor Clive Powsey, will take place over three Saturdays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The cost of this three-day workshop is $225 for gallery members and $255 for non-members. The workshop will be held in the Lions Den (lower level 1729 Comox Ave. — under the new Pearl Ellis Gallery). The class size will be limited to 15. Registration ended Oct. 1. You may register for the workshop at the gallery during hours of operation or e-mail Sheila at pearlellisgallery@shaw.ca. Powsey entitles the workshop “Beauty and Terror: Painting on the Edge.” “The landscape of the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island in general is one of extraordinary beauty but can also be overwhelming and even dangerous,” he stated. “Ships get lost in the waters, aircraft fall from the skies, and people disappear in the forests, canyons, and mountains. It is a dramatic landscape of the sort that 19thcentury landscapists were thrilled to paint, and will be the subject of the painting in this three-day workshop.” Powsey asks participants to bring their most dramatic refer-
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Vikings enjoy visit Record Staff In a word: awesome. That was how Colin Cunningham, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School athletic director and basketball coach, described the weekend visit of the UVic Vikes’ men’s basketball team to his school “They practised twice when they were here, once on Friday night and again on Saturday morning. Lots of Isfeld kids showed up to watch practice,” said Cunningham of the Vikes’ second visit to Isfeld in as many years. “They had dinner Saturday night at Ryan’s parents (Hugh and Kathy). Approximately 200 community members showed up for the intersquad game on Saturday night with lots of the Isfeld players volunteering to set up, scorekeep and clean up.”
The crowd was ❝ impressed by the new-look Vikes who are much stronger and faster than last year. The players played extremely hard for a full hour, re-setting the score and shuffling lineups after 15-minute quarters.
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Cunningham said UVic fifth-year captain Ryan MacKinnon said a few nice words to the community members present and introduced all of his teammates. “The crowd was impressed by the newlook Vikes who are much stronger and faster than last year,” Cunningham said. “The players played
extremely hard for a full hour, re-setting the score and shuffling lineups after 15-minute quarters.” G.P Vanier alumnus Phil Ohl is assistant coaching for the Vikes this year as his son Dominic is in his first year with the team, Cunningham noted. “Head coach Craig Beaucamp says he loves to bring his team up to the Valley, as they always feel welcome. Isfeld basketball hopes to continue this tradition despite local Highland grad Ryan MacKinnon graduating this year. “Special thanks to Isfeld Ice basketball coach Ross Macdonald who did all of the background work and arranging the details for the team to come up. Hopefully the Valley basketball community will support Vikes basketball as it should be an exciting year for them,” Cunningham said of the CIS squad.
ISFELD ALUMNUS RYAN MacKinnon and the UVic Vikes paid a weekend visit to Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, capped by an intersquad game Saturday night. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
Red-hot Glacier Kings win fourth straight Kalan Anglos Special to the Record
Attention VIJHL: The Comox Valley Glacier Kings are heating up. Thanks in large part to dominating performances from their top line, as well as overall gritty performance throughout the roster, the Kings have put together an impressive Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League win streak. In their previous four games, the Icemen have gone 4-0 and have outscored their opponents 24-14. Leading the charge has been the impressive top line of (captain) Jackson Garrett, Myles Powell and Garrett Brandsma. On Friday night, the big guns displayed their offensive prowess once again in Saanich, helping the Kings down the Braves 6-4 at the George Pearkes Arena. Braves’ Sheldon Trees did his best to fend off the big three, tallying a hat-trick by the end of the second period. However, Garrett (two goals, one assist), Powell (one goal, two assists) and Brandsma (one goal, one assist) were too much to handle on this night. New addition Coltin Ruth-
ven pitched in with a goal and an assist for the Kings as well. “These guys have been so huge for us,” said Kings’ defenceman Desmond
Bast, who sat out Saturday night’s game with a concussion. “They always seem to come up with the big goal, or just a big shift. They’ve been huge.”
On Saturday night, the dominance continued for the torrid trio as the Glacier Kings hosted the Oceanside Generals in a game that featured 27 penalties and a
total of 76 penalty minutes. Kyle Yamasaki got Oceanside on the board with the only goal in the first period, but in the second the Glacier Kings
MYLES POWELL SCORES the second of his two goals in Saturday night’s 5-3 Glacier Kings’ win over Oceanside. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY
showed what their forcible offence can do. Jordan Kamprath got the Kings on the board, receiving a perfect pass from Michael Scobie, before the top line went to work. Garrett (one goal, three assists) scored the second goal on the power play, with good puck control by line mates Brandsma and Powell. Garrett then returned the favour for Powell, who made it 3-1 to close out the second period. After completing the trio in the third, with Brandsma (one goal, two assists) scoring to start the period, Oceanside made things interesting by answering back with two goals of their own to make it 4-3. With the Generals pressuring, and a put-away goal needed, coach Jordan Butcher sent out his stalwarts and was rewarded when Powell (two goals, one assist) buried a chance set up by Garrett and Ruthven to secure a 5-3 victory. With the two weekend victories, the Glacier Kings improved their record to 6-1 and remain in first place in the North Division. They trail the undefeated Victoria Cougars (8-0) for first place overall.
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Legion Br. 17 Chiefs split weekend tiering games The Legion Br. No. 17 Peewee Tier 2 Chiefs were in action this past weekend in a pair of tiering games against Campbell River and Tri-Port as they get ready for league play at the end of October. On Saturday against the Campbell River Tyees, the Chiefs showed some signs of rust as they fell 9-3 to the visitors. Assistant coach Don Behan commented, “The game in reality was much closer in terms of scoring chances, but they were able to bury their chances, while we didn’t. We need to be a bit stronger in front of our net to give our goalies a chance.” The Chiefs welcomed back Levi “The Berlin Wall” Hoffman on defence after suffering a shoulder injury earlier in the season. In a post-game interview, defenseman Brayden Baker made the following observation: “I liked how our goalie, Colton (Zaleschuk) played today, we need
GOALIE LIAM TUTTE played well in Sunday’s 9-2 win over Tri-Port in minor hockey action at the Sports Centre. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER to be a bit better in front of him, though.” In a game filled with penalties, the
Chiefs struggled to stay focussed and gave up a number of shorthanded goals. Brayden
Baker, Zach Roach (a recent acquisition from the OHL), Liam Cursely, and Jordan Neufeld
had strong games for the Chiefs as did Reid “The Hitman” Taylor. The Chiefs were determined to get off to a better start Sunday and did so on their way to a 9-2 win over Tri-Port. The line of “Steamroller” Toal, “Buzzbomb” Benninger and “Swiss Army” Sutter set the tone early with strong forechecking and contributed with a few early goals. Joe Berry-Parrish, Bryce Behan and Iain Gillard had strong games on defence and managed to keep the puck deep in Tri-Port’s end. According to assistant coach Shawn Murray, the team had been working on sustaining offensive pressure in practice and was glad to see it pay off on Sunday. “We worked on pinching the D-man on the wall with support this week, and our guys did a nice job of it today.” Brandan LeBrun, Jacob Murray, and the other OHL import, Jakob Gadja,
worked well together with Gadja scoring two goals, one as a result of a great feed from LeBrun. Liam Tutte had a strong performance in goal for the Chiefs. The Chiefs head to Victoria this weekend for a tournament as they continue to prepare for the regular season. Head coach Sean Toal sees this weekend as a great opportunity for bond-
ing and for working on their game. “These players have been working hard on and off the ice and it will be great for them to work on team chemistry as well as work on putting together a total team effort over the course of the tournament. They are making great progress as a group and this tournament will be great for our growth as a team.”
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moved on to Cranbrook for a Sept. 30 match-up at the College of the Rockies, where before another big crowd the ‘Pack downed the Dinos in three straight sets. The scores were 25-21,27-25,25-18. The match capped a day where TRU players conducted three clinics in the Kootenays. “All of them were well attended and had high energy,” Hennelly
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Kenpo excels at Coastal Open event
REPRESENTING KENPO KARATE at the Coastal Martial Arts Open were (left to right): Front row - Gabriel Roe and James Friesen. Back row - Chris Friesen, Don Roe and Brandon Hatch. PHOTO SUBMITTED
The Kenpo competition team returned to Port Alberni Sept. 24 for the eighth annual Coastal Martial Arts Open. Sensei Don Roe (4th degree black belt) and Julia Bennett (2nd degree black belt) as well as Corey Nickerson (1st degree black belt) were acting officials and were accompanied by some experienced competitors in addition to some making their Kenpo debut. The seasoned competitors included Corey Nickerson (black belt)
who won silver in the adult forms division. Gabe Roe (brown belt) won a bronze medal in the 11-17 weapons division, executing an escrima stick set, as well as winning a silver medal in the 17-and-under open/ creative division, also a silver medal in the 14-17 traditional forms division. Brandon Nickerson (blue belt) took the gold medal in the 11-17 weapons division demonstrating a Bo set and silver in the 11-12 traditional forms. Returning to the
KARATE tournament after a three-year break from the tournament circuit were Jamil Rahim (brown belt) who won silver in the 18-andover male traditional forms plus silver in the 18-and-over open/ creative division. As well, Benjamin Rahim (green belt) won a bronze medal in the 8-10 traditional forms. Making their tournament debut were Brandon Hatch (orange belt) who won gold in
Thanksgiving hockey set While many families are at home enjoying a bountiful turkey dinner, the Brian Rice Toyota Atom A Chiefs hockey club’s players, coaches and parents will be busy hosting their 17th annual Thanksgiving hockey tournament on Oct. 8-10 at Glacier Gardens Arena. This year’s tournament organizer, Jenny Nijhoff, noted that this tournament fills up quickly every year as it is known to be a first-
class event. There will be eight teams from the Mainland and Vancouver Island competing in this action-packed tourney. Play begins bright and early Saturday morning with the host Atom A Chiefs taking on Port Coquitlam at 6:45 a.m. The Chiefs’ next game will be later that day at 3 p.m. when they face the Cowichan Capitals. The host team’s third game goes at 10:15 a.m. on Sun-
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the 18-and-over traditional forms and Chris Friesen (blue belt) who won bronze in the adult weapons division, demonstrating a Bo set, in addition to a bronze medal in the adult traditional form division while his son James Friesen (blue belt) won bronze in the 11-13 traditional forms division. The Kenpo karate dojo in Comox has been competing at the Coastal Martial Arts Open since 2005 and has earned a total of 18 gold medals as well as
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LaLonde Laura (Lori) Oct.17,1958 -Sept. 26, 2011
YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310-3535
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lori at the age of 52 years. Lori will be lovingly remembered by her best friend and partner in life Mike Mitchell, daughter Charlene (Malik), grandchildren Taya, Malika, Victoria, Vanessa, her close friend that Lori referred to as a sister Melanie and her many other friends. A Service to Celebrate Loriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday, October 8th, 1pm at Northgate Foursquare Church 1640 Burgess Road, Courtenay. Interment of cremated remains will be held on Monday, Oct.17 at 11:00am at Courtenay Civic Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Toneff Funeral Services.
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Jim Hutchinson Sr.
June 12, 1944 - October 1, 2011 It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our dad, husband, grandad, brother, and son Jim Hutchinson. Jim passed away suddenly at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on October 1, 2011. He will be eternally missed by his wife Colleen of 44 years, son Jimmy Jr (Chantale), daughter Shannon, sister Joan, Family in England and grandkids Rianna, Brenden, Aidan and Asher. Jim was born and raised in Washington Village in Newcastle England until he moved to Canada on his 21st birthday. Jim was a family man first and foremost and will be missed dearly by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the heart and stroke foundation A celebration of life is being held on Friday October 7, 2011 at 1:30 at the Cumberland Legion.
Janet Essie Yorke
It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Essie Yorke announces her passing after a brief illness on September 28, 2011. Janet is predeceased her husband Adam George Yorke and her brother Robert Sidney Ramage. Janet will be lovingly remembered by her children; Gary Yorke (Jackie) Laurie Yorke, Stewart Yorke (Lorraine) Cindy Yorke (Bob). Her grandchildren Kelly, David, Samantha & Dion. By her sisters, Mary & Florence. Her best friends Edith & Jacque Manseau. Special thanks to all the caregivers that assisted Janet on her journey. Edith Manseau,& Dr.Colgan, Leslie, Pippa and Jenny. There will be no service as per Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. Donations in memory of Janet Yorke can be made to the B.C. Schizophrenic Society.
Ivy Rosetta Guttridge (nee Wood) Our dear mother, sister, friend Ivy Guttridge passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24 at Cumberland Lodge. Ivy was born in Bethnal Green, London, England on March 6, 1925 to Alfred and Agnes Wood. She was the second youngest of six children, was always proud of her Cockney heritage and loved a good party. She lived through the Blitz, working in London and helping her parents and younger sister Jean while her three older brothers were away serving in the war. She and her husband Jim and daughter Jennifer immigrated to Canada in 1960, settling in West Vancouver. Mom worked at Vancouver General Hospital as a clerk until the birth of her son James in 1963. There she developed a passion for gardening, painting, and needlework. She also did a lot of volunteer work with seniors. In 1984 mom and dad retired to Denman Island where mom created another beautiful garden. When Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health was failing, they moved to Courtenay in 1990. She nursed her husband until his death from lung cancer in 1998. She was an active member of the Evergreen Seniors Theatre group until her health failed. Mom bravely suffered through many illnesses in the last five years, but managed to live independently with the help of family, friends, and wonderful home support workers. Since last May she has been a resident of Cumberland Lodge where she made many friends. Our family is very grateful for the care and compassion given to our mom and our family over the last few months. Mom was predeceased by her parents, husband James, sister Agnes in 1927, brothers Alfred and William Wood. She is survived by daughter, Jennifer Milne (John), son James (Erika), brother George (Phyllis), sister Jean Brown (Jim), grandchildren Heather and Robert Milne, James, Daniel, Emma and Jesse Guttridge, great grandchildren Brody and Cory Milne, many cherished nieces and nephews, and her little dog Jedi. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Courtenay. Memorial donations may be made to any childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity of your choice. Special thanks to Drs. Helmer and Matous, staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Home Support Workers, Cumberland Lodge and Living Room Pharmacy for their care and compassion.
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John C. Holmes was born 10 October 1924 at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, and died there on 27 September. John was active in the Comox community serving 20 years as Captain with the Comox Volunteer Fire Department and as an alderman for the Town of Comox for two terms. John owned and operated JC Holmes Ltd Crane Rentals. He was also a partner of BWH (Bowen, Williams, and Holmes) in property development. Following retirement in the mid 1980s he and his wife became snow birds vacationing in the Palm Springs area for 20+ years where he also was an active volunteer. He is survived by his wife Jackie, daughter Glenda and son in-law Dave Mosher of Royston, his sister Pat Williams of Vernon and his extended family David and Kerry Forman of Qualicum Beach, granddaughter Taryn Forman of Qualicum, and grandson Brett Forman of Fort McMurray. Cremation entrusted to Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Mount Washington Funeral home. There will be no service at Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. His ashes will be scattered as he wished.
Mary Ann Middleton McLeod (nee Thomson) 2 August, 1916- 27 September, 2011 After a long cheerful battle with old age, Mary passed away quietly at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, BC. She is survived by her children, David, Neil and Ann Brown as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Airdrie, Scotland and got married in Dundee, Scotland. In 1953 Mary and her family moved to Vancouver, BC. A variety of employment opportunities eventually led to a successful career in the hospitality industry. Upon her retirement from Hotel Vancouver, she was invited to Government House in Victoria to train the housekeeping staff. Within the family she was known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Queen of Cleanâ&#x20AC;?, a direct result of her Scottish upbringing. In the later years she moved to Comox, BC to live in an assisted living facility. Traveling was a particular pleasure for her and also allowed her to stay close with extended family in the USA. Cruising to Alaska and other places was the pinnacle of her traveling experiences. Mary was quite outgoing and will be remembered by those she touched on her passage through life. At her request there will be no service.
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Alberta earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.
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BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE Admin required by local logging company. Must be computer literate, proficient in use of Simply Accounting & MS Office, processing payroll, payables & receivables; team player with excellent communications skills. Logging or forestry experience an asset. Please fax resume to: Office Manager - (250) 871-7011. STOP PAYING Your Cell Phone Bill And Start Paying Yourself! Discover our SECRET at: www.Phone WealthFreedom.com or call 24/7: (559) 546-1046 TURN-KEY Established Ladies Clothing Store $7000. 339-0837
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Casual School Secretary School District No. 72 is seeking applications for a Casual School Secretary. For details of this posting, please check the School District’s website at www.sd72.bc.ca.
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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Wouldn’t it be nice to work for a prominent accounting firm that pays well, values your opinion and recognizes the importance of a work/life balance? We’re one of Northern Vancouver Island’s largest accounting firms, and we’re looking for a qualified CA to join our team. When you work for us, you’ll get competitive pay and full medical and dental benefits. Plus, we’ll help pay for your healthy living purchases, like gym fees, ski passes and even golf memberships. In addition to the yearend and audit work, most of our clients seek our guidance on all facets of their business. Want your voice to be heard? We’ll ask your opinion on all major firm decisions. Why not work right here in the Comox Valley for a firm that respects both your expertise and your right to a personal life? Email your resume and cover letter today & discover how good it can get! cellison@presley andpartners.com
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The John Howard Society of North Island in Campbell River is seeking a temporary, full time Youth Outreach Support Worker. This position provides after hours outreach for youth aged 13 to 19 to reduce high risk alcohol and drug use behaviour, and high-risk street activities. The position supports youth to access a variety of activities and resources in the community. Please refer to the job description on our website, www.jhsni.bc.ca, for duties, responsibilities & qualifications. Please submit resumes to Vicki Luckman, Program Manager, 1455 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2K6; fax to 250-338-6568 or e-mail to vicki@jhsni.bc.ca by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259
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School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 We are currently searching for: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS, EDUCATION ASSISTANTS, LIBRARY CLERKS, CUSTODIANS AND A PROGRAM WORKER-SANDWICK TO WORK ON CALL AT DISTRICT SITES. WE ARE ALSO SEARCHING FOR A TEMPORARY ELECTRICIAN AND A TEMPORARY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs.
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CRANBERRY HARVESTING on local farm requires hardworking individuals interested in outdoor farm work during October harvest. Fax resume to 250-339-4057. Only successful candidates will be notified.Bonus paid for excellent work. DRIVERS WANTED. Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. (250)334-9210. EVENING CLEANER, P/T Must have own transportation; criminal record check req’d. Courtenay. (250)334-1885. SALES CLERK wanted. Bring resume attn. Tammy or Barry to the Beer & Wine Store @ Whistle Stop between 9-11am.
Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered. SERVICE ADVISOR. We have an immediate opening for the position of Service Advisor. Applicant should be mechanically inclined, computer literate and familiar with all types of automotive vehicle repairs. Apply in person or writing to: Browns Chrysler Ltd., 10447-104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. Phone 1-780349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493. Email: service@brownschrysler.com Attention: Dale Marshall.
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AUTO SALESPERSON NEEDED Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. This new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction. Sales experience is a definite asset, although automotive is not, as we provide initial and on going training. • Exiting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full benefit package • and of course the earning potential that could CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Bring resumes in person to: ISLAND HONDA 1025 Comox Road ISLAND Courtenay HONDA or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca
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Pallan Group is seeking a controller for their Campbell River office. This position will be responsible for the financial accounting of a group of companies that specialize in forestry, lumber manufacturing, real estate development and marine transportation. This role will direct and support 6 administration staff, and will liaise with internal and external auditors. The controller will also support the management team with strategic and operational expertise, monthly planning, and budgeting. A professional accounting designation with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required to qualify for this position. Experience doing business with offshore markets, with IT processes and systems functionality is also desired. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the above mentioned industries. For those that fit the requirements and are interested in the position, please email your resumes to: denisec@pal langroup.com or fax to 250-286-3868. We appreciate all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Room Attendants with minimum 1 year experience. Energetic person for our fast paced environment. First Aid and CPR Qualifications are beneficial. Applicants will be subject to a criminal record check and must be flexible with availability. We welcome you to drop off your resume in person to: 2200 Cliffe Avenue, submit by fax: 778-225-0019, or email: tsjodin@ hiexcomoxvalley.com Attention: Tracey Sjodin No phone calls please.
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EXPANDING DODGE Dealership requires Journeyman automotive technicians. Thriving vibrant community. Wages $38.00 & up. Excellent benefits, relocation bonus. Fax resume 306-463-6808 email: jason@energydodge.com Kindersley, Sask.
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By The Bay Home Repairs and Sheet Metal Eavestrough repairs and cleaning, custom copper and repairs, aluminum and siding repairs. Roof repairs. 25 yrs exp. Seniors discount - free est
Call 250-650-6253
MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
RUBBISH REMOVAL
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Please call (250)3375501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca
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SKILLED CARPENTER. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Doug 250-650-1333. www.suncrestholdings.ca
* Green Waste *Residential Cleanups
CLEANING SERVICES 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
HOME REPAIRS
HOUSE CLEANING services. Experienced and reasonable rates. Call 250-338-1456 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING services available Mon. - Fri. 8:30-4:30 Andrea 650-4124
* Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete
Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 WE’RE ON THE WEB
FURNITURE
SERVANTE FARM Hay. 2nd cut hay- drive in barn, you load. Call (250)338-0110.
PETS FOUND VERY friendly young tabby under 1 year, bright marking on chests, paws and a tiny bit on forehead. (250)339-9964. FREE home, 0781.
KITTENS to good 8wks old. (250)334-
SHIH-TZU Puppies 1st shots, dewormed Call (250) 792-3225
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK
WOOD DINNING rm table, 6 chairs & hutch. Table has white pedestal, natural top, chairs similar. Excellent cond. serious enquires only $350 O.B.O 250-338-7615
GARAGE SALES DINING TABLE, 4 chairs $350 King mattress & B.S. $500. Lazy-Boy sofa bed $350. Additional items. (250)703-0375.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices”. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140 x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
PALE BLUE swivel high-back chair $99. (250)703-0375.
TREADMILL. 5.1 HP, 0/10 MPH, powered incline, pulse monitor, $400. 250-338-4465.
AUCTIONS
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CAMPBELL RIVER
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“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”
Thursday, Oct. 6th » 6pm Lifts of lumber, jointer, compressors, 670 fleet battery charger, 2500 PSI gas pressure washer, snowblowers, table saws, go cart, Vantage 144 kayak gear (as new), as-new microfibre couch sets, leather, aptmt size pianos, beds, table sets, NordicTrack exercise bike, golfer. Weather vane, wake board, JASON Salomon ski, belly boat, 66 gal aquarium stand, s/s out our BBQ, prawn traps, antiques, chest freezer, loft bed Check website, w/ slide, vintage parlour stove, Pathé gramaphone, for full ad. Viewing: antique recliner, 1930s skiis and poles, coins, stamps Wed. 9-5 & and so much more. Thurs. 9-6 Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
COURTENAY- 2 BDRM Condo, Nov. 1, W/D, quiet corner unit, convenient to shopping & College, N/S, N/P, must have ref’s, $800, (250)334-8362.
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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS
1970 Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay
450-19th Street, Courtenay
2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.
1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.
250-334-3078 WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT 1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
RUTHERFORD MANOR 1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.
RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay
1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay
Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.
Call 250-338-7449
Call 250-334-9717
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS
CYPRESS ARMS
PACIFIC COURT
1255 9th Street, Courtenay
1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay
Available now Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in quiet, well maintained building. Rent includes basic cable, full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.
2 bedroom suite available immediately and 1 bedroom available October 1st, in clean, quiet bldg with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.
To View, Call 250-334-4483
VANRIDGE MANOR
ST. BRELADES
123 Back Road, Courtenay
146 Back Road, Courtenay
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.
Call 250-703-2570
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PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK BLOW OUT Plants Sale! Sylvan Vale Nursery, 2104 Kelland Rd., Black Creek. Phone: 250-337-8487. 1 gallon hedging, 4 pots for $10.00
SPORTING GOODS DIVE GEAR. Dry suit/wet suits, regulator, vest, gauges, fins, all priced separately. Call 250-338-4465.
VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER LOCATED at Saratoga Beach, 2665 sq. ft. 4 br, 2bth, two story home located on a level, landscaped lot close to shopping, beach, marina and golfing. Open concept with vaulted ceilings in the great room. New maple kitchen with granite sink and 9 ft. pantry. Main floor laundry, media room/family room downstairs with space for storage and workshop. 250-3371817 250-897-8610 grbates_ski@yahoo.ca
PRIVATE 2+1 bedroom rancher + workshop, fenced ½ acre, 5 mins. to downtown Courtenay. $279,000. Details at www.proper tysold.ca/8275. Call 250-898-8483. WELL-MAINTAINED Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.
HOUSES FOR SALE
FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condo. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
Call 338-7449
TOWNHOUSES
TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Completely renovated 2 bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage. Ideal for family or working couple. Small dog accepted with pet deposit.
Call 250-334-9717
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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 322-2300 Mansfield Dr, 1+ Den, 1.5 baths, N/P, N/S, 6 appls. Available Immed. - $1,000/mth 123-2300 Mansfield Dr 2 bdrms plus den, 2 baths, 6 appliances. N/S, N/P Available Oct 15th $1050/mth 1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. Available Immed. - $650/mth 204-1111 Edgett Road 2 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P, 4 appls. Available Nov 1st $775/mth
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS Adult Oriented. 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Manager on-site. Close to downtown with bus stop out front. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
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DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. Check the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
CEDAR MANOR 463-12TH Street TWO BEDROOM end suite. Very bright and spacious - unique floor plan. 1200 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private patio. Full sized appliances with dishwasher. Very quiet mature adult building midway between downtown and Safeway complex. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-3380267 or John @ 250-703-2264.
TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Nicely renovated. Home-sized kitchen with new cabinets. Attractively decorated. Large, private patio. Resident social room. Located just three blocks from centre of Comox and across from Filberg Park. Security entry and elevator. Quiet, adult building. One Bedroom also available. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM Unique, through floor plan. Bright with southern exposure. Spacious and nicely renovated suite in a quiet, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Large, private deck overlooking garden area. Nicely renovated. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM SUITE very attractive – fresh renovation. Five appliances including in-suite washer/ dryer. Fireplace. Ensuite. 1,000 sq. ft. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A well maintained and well managed building in a quiet neighbourhood just three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE. Bright and spacious. Semi ensuite. Full sized appliances. Private storage room. Very attractive and nicely decorated suite. Quiet, well managed mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Very spacious. Quiet, mature adult building. One block from Safeway complex. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
2 Bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, laundry,parking, N/S, N/P. Walking distance to downtown Courtenay & schools. $900/mth. References Req. 250-218-7827 THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
OTHER AREAS BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COMOX CONDO, ocean view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appls, laundry, parking. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $1000 + utils. Avail. immediately. Call (250)335-3154. COMOX Ideal winter homewant to get away?- relocating? Beach front 1 & 2 bdrm furnished units with utils, cable, internet, parking. NON-SMOKING. Call 250-339-6112. LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $650 mo. Call 250-334-4646.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COURTENAY, (3 min walk), 2 bdrm + office, F/S, W/D, covered deck, N/S, refs, $750 mo, 250-334-3032.
HOMES FOR RENT
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CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK new 3 bdrm home, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/P. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $1,300/mth CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, fenced yrd, carport, landscaping incl, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct. 1$925/mth COMOX 4 BDRM 2 bath home, 6 appls, gas & wood F/P, family rm, carport, N/S No pets. Avail. Oct. 1$1050/mth Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 1130A 2nd Street Upper suite in a house. 3bdrm, 1 bath, large yard, N/S, N/P. $975/mth Available Nov. 1st 6754 Buckley Bay Rd 4 bdrm, large family room, double car garage, 3 bath, large deck, 5 appls, located on oceans. $1400/mth Available Nov 1st C. COURTENAY, small 2 bdrm house, 4 appls, N/S, pets neg, avail immed, $975 mo, 250-338-4021. COMOX, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, pets neg, N/S, avail immed, $1200 + utils, 250-897-3575. COURTENAY (3mins), 1 bdrm bungalow, f/s, w/d, N/S. Ref’s req’d, $625 mo, 250-334-3032.
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PUNTLEDGE RIVER. Bed/Bath, all facilities. Close to town. $550 all inclusive. NS/NP. Refs. (250)331-0559.
TOWNHOUSES
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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 2 bdrmand 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $1,100/mth. BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, new paint & flooring, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $700/mth WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $965 BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, newer carpets & new paint, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immd $775/mth ST. AUBINS COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $775/mth PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $800/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $775/mth BRITTANIA PLACE Lovely one level patio home at Crown Isle, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, large deck overlooking pond & golf course. N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $1,295/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls., patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S. No pets. Avail. Oct 1 $725mth FIVE OAKS VILLA Top flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls. balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct .1 - $875/mth CTNY WEST DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet. neg Avail Immed $1,050/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct 1 - $800/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. & Nov. 1 $700/mth. $250 moving allowance.Call res Mrg. 3348602 BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 - &650/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath,F & S coin laundry, basic, cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Oct. 15 - $650/mth QUIET CUL-DE-SAC 3bdrm & den duplex, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, N/S, Pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Nov. 1 $1,050/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath duplex, 3 appls, fenced yd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov 1 - $900/mth NORTH EAST CTNY 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex on a cul-de-sac, 5 appls, garage, fenced yard, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov 1 - $1,025/mth HERON’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $950/mth PINE PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $650/mth COURTENAY, 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, W/D, F/S, D/W, patio, covered carport, $800 mo, avail Nov. 1, pets neg. Call 250-951-6218.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION FURNISHED ROOM. Private entr. Util. included. Own Vehicle. $ 540./mth 250-338-1914
NOW ACCEPTING rental applications for 10 new 3 bdrm luxury town homes located just off Ryan Rd. on Centennial Dr. Rents starting at $1250/mth. 250-871-7038 for appointment to view.
TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
DIESEL ENGINES & Cylinder Heads. Ford 6.0 and 7.3, GM 6.6 and Cummins 5.9. Remanufactured With Warranty. Will Deliver. 713-947-0833 www.EngineServiceInc.net
AUTO FINANCING FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in October, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
CARS 1990 MERCURY Gran Marquis sale or trade for older stringed instruments value to $1500. Leave msge 334-4230 2005 CHEV Optra LS 52,000 km automatic, loaded. $7500. Call 250-338-8468 97 CAVALIER, all power, sunroof, new brakes, well looked after. $2,500 O.B.O 338-9267
SPORTS & IMPORTS 2007 BMW 530 Xi, Moon roof, Bose Premium CD/DVD entertainment package, Xenon headlight package, heated front and rear seats, climate control, 17” alloy wheels with all seasons, all power options plus extended warranty 2012 or 120km. Certified and e Tested, immaculate condition and ready to go! $16000 Contact: best66bow@gmail.com
2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cylinder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Showroom condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
2000 WINNABEGO MH Class C 34,000 miles one owner, loaded - call 334-1687 for all the specs $28,000
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad
TRUCKS & VANS 2004 F350, XLT, Diesel 4 x 4, Crew Cab, long box, 152,000 KMS, extensive repairs and upgrades completed mid August. Good family vehicle or work truck, white two tone, cloth seats, tinted windows, $15,000. 250-702-6250.
MARINE BOATS BOAT ON Trailer 14’ Harbor Craft package deal. Call David 250-339-2228
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APARTMENTS / CONDOS LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS
1 & 2 bdrm condos conveniently located with 2 appl and on site coin-op laundry; recent/new renos; decks & windows recently replaced; near schools & bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $600/mo; for immediate possession.
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ULVERSTON MANOR
2 bdrm lower suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; features new paint, flooring, secured entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; for immediate possession; $675/mo
CAMEO II CONDOMINIUMS
Beautifully finished 2 bdrm, 2nd level, open concept condo features stainless appl., engineered hardwood flooring & 4” baseboards, master w/walk in closet, patio area, separate storage/laundry room, lovely fixtures, & glacier views; ideal for professional individual or couple; $900/mo; N/P, immediate possession
THE TIDES FURNISHED
Enjoy the beautiful views from your patio in FURNISHED 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo unit fronting Puntledge River; incl. 6 major appl., & underground secure parking; $1100/mo; N/P, for immediate possession.
DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
1 & 2 bdrm condos featuring 2 appl with secured on site coinop laundry; ideal, central location; no need for car to access all amenities; on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $625/mo; N/P; immediate & Nov 1 possession.
TRUMPETER’S LANDING
Gorgeous 2 bdrm suite on Courtenay Airpark Walkway; features 6 appls, 2 baths, cork floors, 2 decks, underground parking and much much more; n/s; n/p; immediate possession; $1100/mo.
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2 bdrm condos feature 4 appl & recent or new renovations; near College, Aquatic Centre and schools; immediate, Oct 15 & Nov 1 availability.
DUPLEXES
PARK PLACE DUPLEX
Impeccably maintained, bright, 2 bdrm, single level home ideally located on quiet cul-de-sac; property features 4 appl, covered private patio area, fenced yard, carport, & shed; has additional room to set up computer, extra freezer, mud room or just extra storage; $1100/mo; N/P, avail Nov 1
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Exceptionally spacious 3 bdrm duplex, 4 appl, 1.5 bath, lots of windows, & storage; large, fenced back yard with shed; located near schools and shopping; N/S & N/P; $1100/mo; immediate possession.
JOSHUA PLACE
Bright, 1/2 duplex located in West Courtenay features 3 bdrms, 5 appl, & family room with walk out to fully fenced yard; close proximity to Arden Ele. & Ecole Puntledge Park; immediate possession; N/P; $1150/mo.
ROBERT LANG DUPLEX
Upper duplex features 3 bdrms, 1 bath; 4 appl & large deck; near trails & river for walks/hiking; avail Nov 1; S/S; pet may be permitted w/deposit; $950/mo.
GUTWALD DUPLEX
Rural living only moments to town! 3 bdrm upper duplex features 4 appl, garage space, new deck & large shared lot. N/S; N/P; avail Nov 1; $800/mo.
HOMES
KYE BAY EXECUTIVE HOME
Perfect beach getaway! Brand new 4 bdrm, 3 bath home w/ ocean views incl. high quality finishing from top to bottom –granite, hardwood, stone accents, heat pump, hardiplank, stainless kitchen appliances, plus 2 car garage & 2 decks. Low maintenance property is designed for pure enjoyment! Immediate possession; $2000/mo.
KENDAL AVE HOME
Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishings, & front & rear decks. Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl., laminate & carpet flooring mix, walk out basement, & beautiful kitchen w/pantry. $1300/month; N/P, immediate possession
VIVIAN WAY RANCHER
Peace & tranquility, moments to beach in Fanny Bay; Rancher includes 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl. & woodstove; landscaping is easy to maintain; $850/mo; N/P, Immediate possession.
WILLOWWOOD PATIO HOME
Central Courtenay Patio Home features 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appl & patio area; recently renovated; ideally located near parks & shopping; well suited for mature individual or couple; avail Nov.1; N/S; N/P; $750/month
SUITES
SAHTLOOT SUITE
Large bach suite located on quiet cul-de-sac features 2 appl, shared laundry & large bath; many windows allow for lots of natural light; $550/month; avail Nov 1
TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE
Spacious 2 bdrm townhome features 4 appl., new renovations, patio area & storage; ideally located near schools & all amenities; N/P; N/S; $825/mo; avail Nov 15.
TUNNER GARDENS
Adult oriented living in this amazing suite! Property features 2 bdrms, 2 baths, incl. soaker tub in ensuite, 6 appl, patio, carport, gas f/p, & more; N/S; small pets will be considered; $1100/month; avail Nov 1 w/possibility of early possession
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