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It all came down to this: the final game of the regular season against the Saanich Braves, with second place overall in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League up for grabs. For the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, a win would mean a meeting in the first round of the playoffs against their North Division rival Campbell River Storm. With the dominating Victoria Cougars solidifying first place overall, the Icemen had their sights set on second best.
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Courtenay council approved the “final step” Monday in the process to borrow $4.2 million for the renovation and expansion of the Lewis Centre. Council unanimously passed a security issuing resolution, which, according to City director of financial services Tillie Manthey, is the final step council will take to access the funds. The City will now request consent from the Comox Valley Regional District to borrow the funds from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC in its fall debenture issue. She pointed out that if the City borrows this money from the MFA it will be at 31 per cent of its borrowing authority, which is average for similar municipalities. “We are well within our authority limits, and we are comparable to other municipalities of our structure, tax base, etc.,” added Manthey. In October, the past council voted to 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. Mayor Larry Jangula noted that the issue was a hot topic during the election and some taxpayers were concerned about the amount of money going into upgrades to the centre. “There’s a lot of concern out there about spending this money and without the public having a say on it, so this is the difficult one for me,” said Jangula. “I realize recreation is a big part of what we do, but there are other things out there (that need funding) as ... see UPGRADE ■ 2
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well.” Coun. Manno Theos pointed out that interest rates are low right now, and work is needed in the Valley. “Interest rates are probably at their all time low and the demand for labour out there is high so this is a time, when borrowing, you can take advantage of, again, the good rates and the very motivated work force,” explained Theos. The entire renovation and expansion project — which includes adding 14,000 square feet at the back of the centre, providing a new weightroom and space for meeting, storage, crafts and special needs — is expected to cost about $5.4 million. City staff project that $1 million would come from Community Works Fund gas tax reserves to fund mechanical and ventilation upgrades, while $4.2 million would come from borrowing. Coun. Jon Ambler said that while it costs the City money to do the project, the upgrades will save some money in the long run, too.
“I think several of the elements that are going to be installed will be more effective and more efficient and therefore, more economical,” said Ambler, who also mentioned it’s been about 20 years since any “big” upgrades were done on the Lewis Centre. Coun. Doug Hillian noted if the upgrades are not done the centre will continue to deteriorate. He also added to Theos’ sentiment that a significant number of jobs will be created, which would help the
City’s economy during a tough time. “When businesses in the community are hurting it’s both appropriate and responsible for the City to use its capacity for procurement to stimulate the local economy,” said Hillian. City CAO Sandy Gray said staff will give a presentation to council outlining further details on the project, like the tendering process, during the planning session next week. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
CORRECTION A hyphen was inadvertently inserted Feb. 15 into the website address of an Active Comox Valley survey to gauge what challenges Comox Valley residents face as they try to eat healthy and become more physically active. The correct address to complete the survey is www.surveymonkey.com/s/JP96BNC.
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Three-per-cent increase not enough, say fishermen Scott Stanfield Record Staff
KEVIN BROOKS WILL warn Mark R. Isfeld Secondary students about the dangers of impaired driving on Thursday. He will give a first-hand account of his experience during a presentation at 10:50 a.m. in the multi-purpose room.
Tough message from ‘peer’ Renée Andor Record Staff
Don’t drink and drive. This is the message Mark R. Isfeld Secondary students will hear in a firsthand account of what can happen if they drive drunk — from someone students can relate to. Kevin Brooks, 32, will tell his story to Grade 10 and 12 students at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday in the multipurpose room of the school, and he said students tend to listen. “They relate to me because they feel like I’m a peer,” said Brooks. “Sometimes they tune out their parents, or they tune out a teacher, or the cop or whatever, but for me it’s like they don’t see me as an authority figure; they see me as a peer.” Brooks rocks a mohawk, wears hoodies and goes to punk shows in Vancouver. When he was younger, he skateboarded, snowboarded, played hockey and partied, but when he was 21 years old he drove away
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of course, are huge issues among young people here in B.C.,” explained Brooks. “And just through the feedback from young people, I’ve elaborated on certain parts.” Although Brooks recounts memories of a painful experience every time he gives a presentation, he said he wouldn’t do anything else with his life. “It is so totally rewarding. It’s the best thing I could possibly do with my time, with my life,” said Brooks. “From what happened to where I am now — it’s brought a huge healing thing for me and it’s brought something positive to my life, and I’ve been able to turn that positive into a positive presentation. “I’m confident that it’s helping people, and if I felt that it didn’t, or you know, if it was just falling on deaf ears, I would do something else.” For more information about Kevin Brooks, visit his website at www.kevinbrooks.ca. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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A PACIFIC HALIBUT allocation increase of three per cent is not being applauded by people in the West Coast recreation fishing sector. In the past the commercial sector has tried to make this a conservation issue. It’s not. It’s an allocation issue.” An experimental licence introduced last year that allowed recreational harvesters to lease Pacific halibut quota from commercial harvesters based on market value will continue to be available, DFO said. The 2012 Pacific halibut recreational fishing season will open March 1. According to the Sport Fishing Institute of B.C., the latest changes will ensure the shortest halibut fishing season in memory for recreational anglers. “Minister Ashfield closed the recreational halibut fish-
ing on Sept. 5 last year and caused extensive economic damage to the sport fishing industry,” group president Robert Alcock said Friday in a news release. “Today, he served notice that recreational halibut fishing will end in the first week of August, which will wreak havoc in the sport fishing industry and which will not conserve a single fish.” Allen notes the halibut fishery is at the low end of the cycle. “We’re still faced with a probability that we’re going to have an early shutdown to the fishery,” he said. “If I had a lodge or if I was a guide I wouldn’t know what to tell my clients.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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‘Gentle giants’ at centre of dog attack disagrement Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Black Creek resident Edith Manseau wants two things: her two young Newfoundland dogs back in her possession, and to be left alone. The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), meanwhile, would like to see the courts decide what happens with Manseau’s dogs, as they are involved in a legal battle following a situation last month when an animal control officer arrived at her property and seized her dogs. The dogs are being held at the Comox Valley SPCA. The incident that spurred the seizure began on Jan. 5, following a complaint of a vicious dog attack, said Derald Lewis, bylaw compliance manager for the CVRD. “The injured dog was a small Jack Russell terrier that belongs to the Manseaus’ next door neighbour. This was a vicious attack where the terrier had been dragged through a wire fence and received serious injuries to the throat and back area,” he explained. “The dog was immediately taken to the vet where it underwent hours of surgery. The Comox Valley District bylaw department conducted an investigation and subsequently applied .... (under the) Community Charter and ... Local Government Act that the dangerous dogs be destroyed.” Manseau said her dogs, whom she has raised for years, are “gentle giants.” “The (breed) is known for their gentleness. (One of the dogs) was called Gentle Mount, and the other, Black Mount,” explained Manseau. “They are the sweet-
THESE NEWFOUNDLAND DOGS are accused of viciously attacking a Jack Russell terrier. est, most gentle dogs you’ve ever met.” Manseau said along with the past few years, the last month or so “has been hell,” following the incident with her neighbour, which she said was the catalyst for the seizure. She describes last month while sitting at her kitchen table, a member from the Comox Valley RCMP along with an animal control officer showed up at her door. “They handed me a piece of paper and said we’re taking the dogs — they’re vicious. The regional district took the dogs to the SPCA
and are in a kennel. The vet can’t see the dogs ... I’m not allowed to see the dogs, and all they (CVRD) will tell me is that they are well looked after,” she said. “They are possibly confining the dogs by themselves and another dog might in the confined space with them. They are going to do anything possible to make sure my dogs are dead.” Lewis confirmed the dogs were taken to the Comox Valley SPCA and will be kept there until the matter is heard in provincial court, with an initial date scheduled for
March 1. He added the regional district was in court in December with a couple of Manseau’s puppies on a separate incident involving them chasing calfs. They were unable to get scheduled court time, and the matter was stayed. Manseau said she and her neighbour have had issues with animals in each other’s property for years, but added it was the incident last month with the Jack Russell that led to the complaint that has resulted in the seizure. She explained her husband Jacques
walked to another house on their property with the two dogs and heard a yelp. She noted it would not be possible for her dogs to put their heads through a four-inch wire and grab the Jack Russell by the head. “My dogs couldn’t even get their noses through the page wire. They are highly bred dogs. The next thing I know, they are being taken away. Why didn’t the regional district do an investigation?” she asked. Lewis noted the injured dog’s owners had previously constructed a second fence on their property because of past disputes. “The terrier had probably been dragged through two different fences. Maybe it stuck its neck through the fences, but it was a vicious attack,” he said. “I looked at a four-inch square (in the fence) and it’s not a four-inch square anymore. It’s a round hole, so the fence had been altered when they were dragged through that particular fence. “The bottom line is
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While not ready to name names, Trilogy Group president/CEO John Evans said the company has offers in place and is negotiating with developers interested in the CAYET property at the junction of the Inland
Island Highway and the Comox Valley Parkway. “Since June we’ve spoken with many major retailers both in Canada and the United States,” Evans said Friday at the Lantern Festival in Cumberland. Trilogy was the main sponsor of the event. CAYET is a 700-acre, mixed-use development, hailed as a commercial hub of retail, restaurants, hotels and housing at an acreage once owned by Comox Timber. The property
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allowable on the freeway from Nanaimo to Campbell River is significant,” Evans said. “People are going to find us if we don’t find them. For those companies looking to expand in North Central Vancouver Island they’re going to be paying a lot of attention to lot-zoned land for commercial development. It gives them the opportunity to reach to the north and reach to the south. “There’s interest in the Comox Valley,”
Leonard. “So there could be a lot of different factors and it’d be nice to have a lot of those details.” Jangula also brought up that the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre will soon be the only landfill collecting waste from areas as far north as Zeballos, and wanted details on that issue as well. Ambler said the representatives will “take that on as a task” and report back to council.
he added. “It’s one of the growth regions in B.C. We’ve seen Costco open in June; Walmart has made a decision to expand. Target out of Minneapolis has made the decision having bought Zellers to retain that store (in Courtenay). “All of the indications are that the Comox Valley continues to be an area of interest in terms of the growth of this country and the growth of the province.” Trilogy will be in a position to make announcements as the project moves forward. All in due time. “Crown Isle has been more than 20 years,” Evans said as an example. Still, construction could begin by summer, pending servicing and financing, he said recently before Cumberland council. CAYET’s anchor is the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, which Evans said creates a presence on the land. “It will be very helpful to us in terms of our marketing for CAYET,” he said.
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Courtenay raising garbage fees Going up 10 per cent in city by middle of March Renée Andor Record Staff
Courtenay council passed a motion on Monday to increase garbage user fees by 10 per cent for 2012. According to a staff report, the new rate would become effective on final adoption in mid-March, but the first three readings were passed. The residential fee per unit, including recyclables and yard waste pick-up, will go from $142.30 to $156.55, a $14.25 increase, once the final adoption is passed. The staff report shows that contractor pick-up costs have risen by 3.84 per cent and the Comox Valley Regional District approved an increase in tipping fees from $65/tonne to $80/ tonne. Coun. Starr Winchester, who represents the City on the CVRD board, expressed concern about the increase to user fees, but noted that the CVRD approved the increase
to the tipping fees in November, before this Courtenay council was represented. “I think it’s too late to do anything about it this year but I’m hoping that, with my fellow directors at the regional district, that we can look at reducing some costs,” said Winchester. “I don’t think that a 10-per-cent increase is acceptable and unfortunately, it was voted on in November to increase the tipping fee so we have no choice.” Mayor Larry Jangula said he’d been at some of the CVRD meetings, and noted the cost of fuel for contractors was something that’s affecting the situation. He also said tipping fees could be raised more in the future. “Having been part of some of those meetings, $80 is not the top that they’re looking at; they want higher than that,” said Jangula.
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MAX DOBERSTEIN OF Miracle Beach Elementary School was again at the Show of Hearts of Telethon. He’s seen here with some of his schoolmates.
Helping kids to the Max Miracle Beach Elementary School’s very own Max Doberstein once again attended The Show of Hearts Telethon recently in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity. This organization’s mandate is to build a better future for children in B.C. who have special needs. Max, who was helped out by Variety at one time, is now generously raising funds for others who also have needs. A group of Grade 7 students
from Miracle Beach lent a hand to make his quest for donations happen. They organized a fundraiser that had students and staff donating spare change. The money was collected and attached to a paper trail that went from one end of the school to the other. The students then counted and rolled the coins. Max was able to bring $260 on behalf of Miracle Beach to the telethon. — Miracle Beach Elementary School
Working up a real storm North Island College is hosting a free screening of the documentary One Week Job with attending author and project founder Sean Aiken at 7 p.m. this Thursday. It happens at the Stan Hagen Theatre at NIC’s Comox Valley campus. Between February 2007 and March 2008, Aiken completed an epic journey around North America, working 52 jobs in 52 weeks to find his passion. Aiken graduated top of his class from Capilano University with a degree in busi-
ness administration, but didn’t know what he wanted to do for a career (or what he wanted to do with his life). Instead of taking the first job that came along, he found a unique way of figuring it out — the One Week Job Project. Sean will spend much of Thursday sharing his message with Grade 11 and 12 students
from the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Qualicum and Gold River at NIC’s high school open house. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited to the first 200 people. For further information, contact Susan Auchterlonie at 250-334-5271 or visit www.nic.bc.ca. — North Island College
Dr. Robert Angus became St. Joseph’s General Hospital’s new medical director Thursday. Angus earned his doctor of medicine degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and a master of applied science degree from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. In addition to clinical medicine, his academic interests included organizational behavior, counseling, psychometrics, and research design. Angus has completed the canadian medical association’s physician manager institute program. His current professional interests include physician leadership and leadership dynamics, health promotion, and occupational medicine. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s, Angus was wing surgeon (head of clinical medicine) for the Canadian Forces at 19 Wing Comox, where he provided clinical leadership and oversight for the collaborative care team providing urgent and routine care for military personnel in the region. Angus has an extensive professional background with the Canadian Forces, including holding the senior flight surgeon position at the Canadian Forces’ Aerospace Health Services Squadron in Winnipeg, and the base surgeon position (head of ashore medicine) for the Cana-
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College tuition increase called‘frustrating’ Two-per-cent hike the maximum that is allowed Renée Andor Record Staff
North Island College (NIC) students will see a two-per-cent tuition and fee increase again this year. The NIC board of governors approved the Domestic Tuition and Fee Bylaw, which applies to domestic, (not international), tuition, lab and supply fees for all courses and programs leading to a credential, at last week’s board meeting. The two-per-cent raise is the maximum amount permitted under the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Tuition Limit policy for 2012/2013. Courses and programs with a start date after Aug. 15 will be affected, except for Adult Basic Education and Adult Special Education courses, which do not have tuition fees. Students in all university transfer and career technical programs — business, bachelor of science degree in nursing, human services, fine arts and tourism — will pay $263.28 for
one three-credit course instead of $258.12 for one three-credit course. The raise adds up to $51.60 more in yearly tuition when taking 10 courses in the year. NIC director of college and community relations Susan Auchterlonie said the board didn’t want to raise tuition, but the hike was necessary. “While both the college and members of the board of governors would prefer not to raise tuition, the college does face a number of cost pressures each year as a result of inflation and increases to staff and faculty salaries due to step increases (salary increments based on length of service),” said Auchterlonie. According to Auchterlonie, the tuition increase will provide $68,000 more from programs funded by the college’s base operating grant, but faculty step increases for these programs are estimated at $97,000 for 2012/2013. While lab and supply fees will also rise by two per cent, Auchterlonie said the college expects no increase to its base operating grant from the Ministry this year. The college budget will be discussed at the March board meeting. Ironically, NIC students just took part
in a nationwide rally against student debt and tuition fees on Feb. 1. North Island Students’ Union (NISU) organizer James Bowen called the raise in fees frustrating. “It’s extremely frustrating because I think what happened on Feb. 1 demonstrated, not just the students at North Island College, but the whole community’s desire for more affordable public education,” said Bowen, adding that lack of provincial funding to postsecondary institutions is the problem. “The colleges and universities are being completely underfunded so per-student funding in the province is way, way down.” Savannah McKenzie, Canadian Federation of Students representative on NISU, spoke at the rally and is a student representative on the college’s board of governors. She could not comment publicly on the board’s decision after the meeting, but Auchterlonie said McKenzie spoke at the meeting. “Board of gover-
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JERRY (LAZER) LEET, a founding member of long-running local band Pacific Disturbance, lost a battle with cancer Friday.
Pacific Disturbance paying tribute to fallen bandmate Pacific Disturbance has been one of the Valley’s longestrunning bands (1996 to 2012) thanks to its humble creator Jerry (Lazer) Leet.
“On Friday, Feb. 17, the band lost the glue that holds it together with the passing of Jerry, due to cancer,” says bandmate Steve Inglis.
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It was almost four years ago that Kiltlifter Dave’s idea to host a Tribute to Sublime concerts on the Island finally came to fruition here on the Island. It was mentioned time and time again. The motivation to do the shows was also inspired by the fact the Victoria BC Ska Society hosted Long Beach Shortbus (members of Sublime and Long Beach Dub All Stars) at Victoria’s sixth annual Ska Festival in 2005. That was a historic show for sure because a similar lineup that was called Shortbus then is now called Sublime with Rome. That said, one band that reggae/ska lovers all over B.C. love is Sublime. And we think a great way to celebrate it is to have bands from Victoria, and Vancouver do it in their own style. Island bands Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans will lead the Tribute to Sublime Island Style torch bringing the mini tour twice to Victoria and Vancouver (both cities will host one bar show and one all ages show) plus special shows (19+) in Nanaimo and Courtenay respectively. The Victoria BC Ska Society presents Tribute to Sublime Island Style at the Bridge Lounge in Courtenay this Friday featuring Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans from Victoria. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and there’s a curfew at midnight. Tickets cost $10 in advance at 133 Skateshop, Suntastic, the Bridge Lounge and ticketweb.ca. Other bands that will play along with them include Victoria’s Step Back Dave and Tuff Jelly + Vancouver’s reggae/dub powerhouse Giraffe Aftermath and Maple Ridge’s punk kings the Wrecktals. This stands out as one of the best memories in recent years for a lot of ska/reggae/punk fans and mainly just good ol’ Sublime fans that come in all ages, shapes and sizes. For more information, visit www.victoriaskafest.ca. — Victoria BC Ska Society
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CORWIN FOX (LEFT) and Raghu Lokanathan have really clicked in a musical collaboration that you can witness this Thursday at the Cumberland United Church. these tickets must be reserved in advance, as they will be released for sale at the door. Doors at the United Church will open at 7:30. Concert starts at 8 sharp. Proceeds from this concert event go towards the Cumberland Museum’s 2012 Workers History Project. To book tickets, call 250-336-2445 or e-mail info@cumberlandmuseum.ca. — People’s Museum of Cumberland
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on Mother’s Day 2012, affirming her maturing distinction as a quality songwriter and unique performer. Rough Edges & Ragged Hearts features In addition to her performances by Doug 2011 U.K., Ireland, Cox of Cumberland, USA and Canadian Morlix, Ray Bonnevtours, Linda McRae’s ille, and Samantha schedule took her to Parton (formerly of New Folsom Prison, the Be Good Tanyas), California’s maximum- the Sojourners and 50 security prison per- Canadian gospel singforming in concert for ers. Linda will showcase inmates. She also facilitated her new recording in songwriter workshops, 2012 as a solo artist permitting inmates and with her band the freedom of expression Ragged Hearts. McRae while giving Linda a will also appear at the rare opportunity to Vancouver Island Music assist in that expres- Festival, which run this sion. Her workshops summer from July 6 to and concert were so well 8 at the Comox Valley Exhibition received, Grounds in she’ll return When all Courtenay. to particiMcRae’s pate in the the trends fade solo tour p r o g r a m and become highlights again in have also March 2012. dated, and included the Also com- all the music hallowed ing this from the cutCarter Famspring is ting edge Rough Edges ily Fold, and Ragged becomes dull, the Hank H e a r t s , Linda McRae Williams M c R a e ’ s will continue Museum’s h i g h l y New Year’s anticipated to stand tall, Celebration, fourth solo singing and Folk Alliance release. The playing music Internationtitle definiteal Official ly doesn’t with honShowcase, d e s c r i b e est soul and the Barbican the gold humility, cutTheatre in and platiLondon, and ting through num polish the Mavere n h a n c i n g the fog with ick Festival a musical her timeless in the U.K. career span- clarity. Nashville ning three has led her Colin Linden to the study decades. McRae, a of traditional double platinum, triple roots music, dedicating gold, Canadian roots studies with leading recording artist, has authority Brad Lefthoned her craft as a wich on claw hammer singer songwriter and banjo, finger-style guimulti- instrumentalist. tar with Juno winner She divides her time Ken Hamm, and Appabetween Nashville, Vic- lachian vocal styles toria and life on The with Ginny Hawker Road. and Tracy Schwarz Linda departed Celt- (New Lost City Ramic/Roots group Spirit blers, Hazel Dickens). of the West following Recording and pereight years as bass- forming with musical ist and accordionist to luminaries including resume her solo career, Ginny Hawker and consecutively produc- Tracy Schwarz, Bruce ing three critically Cockburn, Pete Seeger, acclaimed recordings: Neko Case, and Blue Flying Jenny, producer Rodeo, McRae also Colin Linden (Bruce showcased her talents Cockburn, Emmylou at almost 200 gigs. Harris), Cryin’ Out McRae writes a colLoud, producer Gurf umn for BC Musician’s Morlix (Lucinda Wil- Magazine entitled This liams, Mary Gauthier) Winding Road and is and Carve It To The endorsed by EnRoute Heart producers Linda Music makers of the McRae and Marc PorchBoard. L’Esperance (Po’ Girl, McRae delivers on Be Good Tanyas, Head- claw hammer banjo, water). acoustic guitar, accorMcRae’s forthcom- dion, and porch board ing recording Rough stomp box bass, holdEdges and Ragged ing nothing back with Hearts will be released soaring, honest vocals.
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CONDUCTOR PIERRE SIMARD (above) is the artistic director of the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra, one of the acts in a busy March at the Sid Williams Theatre. Sarah Hagen and Stephen Page will also perform.
Sid going radical next month From a “Barenaked Lady” to a symphonic sensation; from Banff Films to Ballet Victoria, from Emily Carr to Vivaldi and Mozart — the Sid Williams Theatre Society’s Spring Season is going ballistic with a full lineup of events this March. The Sid Williams Theatre Society is cosponsoring a Sarah Hagen presentation on March 3 — special guests are the Emily Carr String Quartet. Concert pianist Hagen will join the Carr quartet in an intense and passionate program of Shostakovich and Schumann. Mid-month the Sid presents an entirely different musical masterpiece with former Barenaked Ladies member Steven Page in concert with Craig Northey from the Odds. Page and Northey hit the Sid stage on March 15. Then it’s an evening of extreme video, with the Banff Mountain Films Radical Reels tour on the 17th. Check out sponsor Eagle 97.3 FM’s website for their Let’s Get Radical contest and enter your video. Then on the 18th the Sid shifts from Radical Reels to magical music with the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra. Now in its 17th season, the VISO will be playing a program of Mozart, Handel, and more. This spring’s VISO performance is sponsored by Beltone Hearing Centre.
Back by popular demand, Ballet Victoria will visit the Sid on March 30 with a pro-
gram of exciting new choreography based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Ballet Victoria at the
Sid is sponsored by Blue Moon Winery. Other events at the Sid in March include a Dance Gala and Festival Variety Showcase with award winners from the North Island Festival of Performing Arts. The Comox Valley Camera Club will present Imagefest. And Don Paul Entertainment will present Abbamania and Nite Fever, the Bee Gees. For tickets and information on the Sid’s lineup, visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or call the Sid Williams Theatre ticket centre at 250-338-2430. — Sid Williams Theatre
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HEARING THE VOICES The Capilano University Chorus dropped by G.P Vanier Secondary School last Friday for a special performance for theatre and choir students. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
This event an‘unconference’ This conference is different. There are no keynote speakers, no expert panelists and no expensive fees. Edcamp Vancouver Island is, in fact, an ‘unconference” where the emphasis is on the participants and all the experience and ideas that they bring with them. The structure of the conference is relaxed, with willing attendees signing up to offer their area of expertise first thing in the morning. In true democratic fashion, from the lists of ideas and facilitators generated, break out sessions are organized where the emphasis is on positive conversations, networking and meaningful community connections. Attendees are invited to come from all over Vancouver Island (and surrounding areas) and will range from classroom teachers to administrators to coaches to involved parents and school board members. There will be time for attendees to gather informally to share ideas as well as a variety of sessions for them to attend, run by their colleagues and fellow community members. The Edcamp model has been tested with great success since May 2010, when the first one was organized in Philadelphia — since then dozens have been called across North America. The organizers of Edcamp Vancouver Island were inspired by their connections on Twitter. Jaki Braidwood, the initiator of
this conference, attended Edcamp Vancouver. “The people who were tweeting about Edcamps were educators who have inspired me to reflect on what engaged learning can look like. Their insights, over the last few years, have been invaluable to me, so when they shared their vision of bringing Edcamp to B.C., I knew this was something worth attending. “I left Vancouver so filled with ideas and connections, that enlisting the help of my colleagues to bring one to Vancouver Island became the logical next step.” All the organizing teachers involved in planning Edcamp Vancouver Island network on Twitter, connecting with like-minded teachers, across Canada and
internationally. The inaugural Vancouver Island Edcamp will launch on March 2 with a social at the Old House Restaurant. Out-of-town participants will also have a special rate available to them at the Old House Inn and Suites and on Saturday all participants will gather at Queneesh Elementary for a day of relevant and progressive conversations about education. Interested participants can find information about the democratic and participant driven conference on Facebook and on Twitter (@EdcampVI) and on the website: https://sites.google. com/a/online.sd71. bc.ca/edcampvancouverisland/home. As with all Edcamps, Edcamp Vancouver
Island is completely free, with all refreshments and other amenities provided solely through sponsorship. With the possibility of up to 300 attendees, the organizers are looking for local businesses who may be interested in being featured in the conference literature. Planet Kids, Our Big Earth, the Old House Inn and Suites, and Thrifty Foods are already helping. Those interested in being a sponsor can make donations and/or contact the organizers on the website. — Edcamp Vancouver Island
The Comox Valley Child Development Association is bringing Dr. Gabor Maté to the Comox Valley to present two workshops on Feb. 24 and 25. Dr. Maté is a physician and author. As a public speaker, he addresses professional and lay audiences all over North America. His four books are all Canadian bestsellers, published internationally in nearly 20 languages, the most recent, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. Gabor has worked as a family practitioner and as medical co-ordinator of the Palliative Care Unit at Vancouver Hospital, caring for the terminally ill. He is currently working in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by hardcore drug addiction, mental illness and HIV. He was recently featured in a CBC Nature of Things episode for his travels to the Amazon to explore the use of ayahuasca tea in addiction treatment. Gabor’s interests encompass childhood developmental issues, adolescent mental health, and parenting issues. His books include Scattered on Attention Deficit Disorder and Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. He has a unique view of stress and the mind/ body unity in health and illness that he out-
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Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra. Here’s where Barb Chapman, the Bra Lady, comes in. Chapman is coming to COURTENAY/COMOX ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 to outfit you with the best
possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly. “Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.” Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes. She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably? • Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your “everyday” bra? • Do you overflow the cup of your bra? • Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks? • Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support? • Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running? If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.
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Annual MARS EagleFest on Saturday At Maritime Heritage Centre in Campbell River Have you seen them soaring in the skies over the waters along our coastline? Maybe you have noticed their silhouettes perched high in a tree top when you drive along the highway? They are big, majestic and the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) is celebrating them at the Campbell River Bald Eagle Festival this Saturday at the Maritime Heritage Centre in Campbell River. The event is sponsored by BC Hydro and 97.3 FM the Eagle Radio. Each year hundreds of these big birds come to our shore and line up, waiting for the big feast. What they feed upon at this time of year, mainly, are spawning herring which come to our coastal waters by the millions in late February and early March. The birds have spent
time here waiting since the salmon spawned in our rivers in the late fall and now they are getting hungry. The theme of the festival this year is Eagles and Fish and several expert speakers will share their knowledge at EagleFest this year. The doors open to the public at 10 a.m. with a charge of $5 per person or $10 per family. MARS members get in free. The event begins with a welcome by Mayor Walter Jakeway and the first guest speaker, at 10:30 a.m., is Ashley Park, a biologist who has studied salmon. She is followed by Ramona de Graaf at 11:30, who will present a lively talk and walk along the shoreline, exploring the sand and gravels to discover the marvels of forage fish. EagleFest assistant co-ordinator Pat Wagar says, “We’re very excited to feature this dynamic speaker this year. I’m looking forward to hearing her presentation and learning more about the beaches we take for
granted.” The afternoon, beginning at 1, features Joanna Preston, a biologist who has spent time studying the migration habits of bald eagles during her work for wind farm
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EagleFest assistant co-ordinator Pat Wagar energy corporations. Then Robert Scriba will present an amazing array of photos taken while working in Knight Inlet, featuring magnificent grizzly bears. There will be a photography workshop following, with lots of information and tips for getting the right picture, thanks to PhotoTech foto source, the sponsors of the photo contest this year. The photo contest is a people’s choice event so everyone gets a vote. If you haven’t submit-
Time to learn about bears Do you feel confident that you know what to do if you encounter a bear? As winter draws to a close, it may be a good idea to improve your knowledge of bears by attending a free workshop at the Courtenay Library this Saturday at 11 a.m. Local bear expert Tyrone Danlock will be lecturing on bears: identification, habitat, what they eat, and safety. He will also
present over 200 slides accumulated from his journeys throughout B.C. and the Yukon. “Bears most often respect human space far more than people respect theirs,” Danlock states. He asserts that there is little need to fear bears if one knows how to handle them properly. Danlock is from the Valley and has spent years exploring Western Canada. He recorded his experiences in
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ted a picture yet there is still time — check for more information at www.wingtips.org. On Feb. 25 at the Maritime Heritage Centre you will find displays featuring wildlife with Steve Howard,
his book In the Wilds of Western Canada, which will be for sale at this presentation. Everyone is welcome to attend this program. For more information call 250-334-3369 or visit http://www.virl. bc.ca. — Courtenay Library
and Gerry Powers and his amazing Owls of B.C. Other displays include the Wildlife Tree Stewardship program, Rocky Point Bird Observatory, and the Marine Mammal Response Network. You can talk with Thor Froslev from the Brackendale Art Gallery, founder of the Brackendale Eagle Fes-
tival, who has counted eagles for 27 years. Greenways Land Trust and the City of Campbell River will also have exhibits showing the work they are doing within the community. MARS will be set up on the mezzanine upstairs with information, our mascot birds and items for sale — including bald eagle chocolates from Hot Chocolates, conservation calendars, memberships, and more. Harrison, the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival mascot, will return to charm kids of all ages and there will be a Kid’s Korner, with lots of activities. There will also be an opportunity to purchase a print of you with one of our ambassador birds and there will be food available to purchase, including eagle cookies. — Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society
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Active Comox Valley is part of a provincial initiative to promote healthy lifestyles and community spirit through physical activity. Active Comox Valley Ambassador Help distribute our popular trail maps and other giveaways such as pedometers, water bottles, etc. at community events. Some light set-up and tear-down of display may be required. Youth Leader Assistant - Young Chef Camp Assist youth leader with games and activities during four-day Young Chef Camp, for youth 9 - 12 years of age, in Cumberland during the first week of April. Hours are 8:45 am - 4:15 pm. Must have criminal record check, experience in recreation and/or with youth an asset. Must be at least 17 years old, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent opportunity to learn youth programming skills and gain experience in recreation. Contact: Robyn Butler - 250-890-9116 Email: info@activecomoxvalley.ca
Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society
A volunteer society that provides a unique therapeutic garden through diverse, enjoyable, interactive, healing activities for people of all ages and abilities. Board members – Treasurer The Treasurer is a member of the Board so will attend monthly meetings. Basic accounting skills are helpful, and familiarity with Simply Accounting computer program. Will pay bills, make bank deposits and assist with Budget preparation. Help available in learning specific procedures, so don’t let a lack of experience stop you from helping in this vital role. Communications and publicity Anyone with interest in, or experience with, creating publicity materials, maintaining website, writing press releases, and helping to publicize events at the Gardens. Gardens Manager Need several volunteers capable of overseeing all the day to day operations of a 2 acre garden area. If possible they would also be capable of doing some of the physical work, such as digging, planting, watering, fertilizing and many other tasks. One important part of these roles is being available fairly frequently during the week. Gardeners Anyone who can take part in planting, weeding, and maintaining a floral garden space on a regular basis from April through September. Contact: Joan Gage @ 250-334-3089 Email: phoenixlanding@shaw.ca
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Provide peer support and encouragement through trained volunteers to seniors age 55+ experiencing difficulties in their lives via programs of Visitation, Mentoring, Support Groups for Caregivers, Respite for caregivers of people with dementia, Outings for isolated seniors and Advocacy. Legal Committee Member To be available for legal advice as / when required. 2 hours per month Outings Coordinator Coordinate one or two outings per month for approximately 9 clients. Assisted by a team of volunteers & staff. Approximately 15 hours per month. Senior Peer Visitor Provide one-to-one peer support visits to seniors one hour per week. Training is provided. Attend volunteer support & education meetings once or twice per month. Approximately 6 hours per month. Board Member - Assistant Treasurer Assist Treasurer with their duties and present the financial reports (prepared by the bookkeeper) to the board in the absence of the Treasurer. Financial skills required. 6 hours per month.
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Family Size Cheerios
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5
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99
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99
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7
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99
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3
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4
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6
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Andrew Buckland dominates opponent to win BFL pro middleweight crown -- SEE PAGE 26
Vancouver Whitecaps bringing community camp to Comox Valley -- SEE PAGE 28
COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
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Yetis lose last two league tilts Ice junior girls
hosting Island finals this week
Kalan Anglos Contributor
It all came down to this: the final game of the regular season against the Saanich Braves, with second place overall in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League up for grabs. For the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, a win would mean a meeting in the first round of the playoffs against their North Division rival Campbell River Storm. With the dominating Victoria Cougars solidifying first place overall, the Icemen had their sights set on second best. “We want this,” said head coach Jordan Butcher. “We want second place, we’ve been saying it for a while, and we want to play (seventh place) Campbell River,” Heading into Saturday’s contest, the Glacier Kings sat at 45 points (21-17-3), while the Saanich Braves reached 46 (20-16-6). A win, in any form, would have given the Kings their wish. On Friday night, a win against the Peninsula Panthers would have helped take some pressure off the Kings, but lost momentum late in the game forced the Yetis to falter. After one period of play in Peninsula, the Kings had a 2-1 lead on goals by Adam Robertson and Mitch Ball, who continued his torrid February play. In the second, Jackson Garrett and Garrett Halls tallied before Joe Densmore answered back for the Panthers. Michael Scobie scored the fifth goal of the game for the Yetis, but then momentum switched as Densmore and Jake Bryan pulled the Panthers to within one. In the final frame, the wheels fell off for the Glacier Kings, as Peninsula used the energy of the home crowd to put the visitors away. Three goals, from
The Mark Isfeld Ice junior girls basketball team won three of four games at the North Island championships last week to finish third and qualify for the Vancouver Island championships, which they are hosting this week. The girls came out flying on Thursday and never looked back, opening the tournament with a decisive 59-16 win over Nanaimo District Secondary. Shimen Fayad led the scoring with 14, Michaela Ashlee tallied 10 while Danielle Vanbergen and Jessica Drummond added eight points each. In the semifinals, in a hard physical game, the Ice battled back from an early deficit but came up four points short, losing to rival Ballenas 41-37. Avery Snider canned 17 while Ashlee dropped in nine points. Saturday morning Isfeld played physically tough Wellington from Nanaimo in an elimination game. The Ice started slowly but led 13-8 at the quarter and 23-14 at the half. Good team spirit, hard work on defence and timely shots led to 14-point lead in the second half. But the Wellington girls showed determination and whittled the lead down to six with the Ice holding on to a 36-30 victory, advancing them to the consolation championship game. Snider dropped in 17 points while Vanbergen hit two big treys to kill momentum for the Wildcats.
Defensive prowess was shown by Leah Cicon, Camille Bourget, Yasmine Boillard, Jessica Drummond at the forward positions. An intensely played defensive role was highlighted by guard Melia Irvine and Ashlee as well. In the consolation final Isfeld faced rival Kwalikum Secondary without guard Ashlee, who was injured, and forward Fayad. The Ice played confidently from the start and jumped to 12-3 early lead. A second quarter late nap by the Ice allowed Kwalikum to narrow the lead to 28-24. An injury to tough Drummond seemed to inspire the Ice. A change of defensive strategy putting full court pressure allowed the Ice to jump to a 44-28 lead leading to a 52-38 final score. Many contributions were made in this game by the entire team with Leah Cicon leading all scorers with 14 points, Snider with 12 and Irvine with and and MacKenzie Kirk with eight. Strong hustle by Hana, Yasmine, Danielle and Camille were also significant factors in the win. The Island championships start Thursday, Feb. 23 and run through to Saturday, Feb. 25. The host Ice face Claremount Secondary from Victoria (No. 2 South Island seed) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and invite all basketball enthusiasts to attend and enjoy girls basketball at its best. – Isfeld Ice basketball
• More high school hoops on page 26
A TOUGH TASK awaited the Glacier Kings’ Brian Rideout (left) on Saturday night as he had to contend with league-leading goal scorer Ty Jones. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY Ryan Hunter, Jake Bryan, and Dave Stephens, made it a 7-5 final in favour of the home team. Saturday Showdown The Kings then headed into Saturday’s pivotal matchup against Saanich. Playing their third game
in as many nights, nobody expected the Braves to come out fast and furious: but they did. The Braves handled play right from the puck drop, and Jean Luc-Fournier scored just over a minute in, sucking the life out of
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the crowd early. They were re-energized when Wade Bartlett tipped home a shot from the point to tie things up, but Sam McMullen tallied late in the frame to put Saanich up 2-1. In the second, goaltender
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Buckland bags Battlefield pro title Andrew Buckland is Battlefield Fight League’s new pro middleweight champion. Last Saturday night in Vernon, in an MMA card carried live on The Fight Network, the Comox Valley Boxing Club coach dominated Matt Baker of Kamloops to win the crown. Early in the first round Buckland landed a left roundhouse kick to Baker’s head, but Baker pushed forward to take Buckland down and tried for a guillotine. He spent some time trying, but Buckland has been in this position many times and fought his way out. Now with top position, Buckland rained down damage with some ground and pound. Oddly enough the ref stood the fighters up and Baker came in swinging wildly. Buckland took Baker to the ground and mounted him, landing some big blows to finish the round. The second round was much like the first as Baker came out swinging wildly. Buckland, with better control, landed some leg kicks and a few combinations that appeared to break Baker’s nose. Buckland landed a few knees from the clinch and took Baker back to the ground where he inflicted more damage with punches and elbows. “This round was dominated by Buckland,” said CVBC owner
Icemen limp into playoffs Continued from 25
ANDREW BUCKLAND HAD Matt Baker down on the canvas for much of their three-round title fight in Vernon. PHOTO BY LORRIE JANE ARNOTT Jonny Mac. Going into the third round Buckland was landing unchecked leg kicks and another round house kick to Baker’s head. Baker attempted a failed spinning back fist and ended up being taken down to his back again.
Baker tried for an armbar, but again Buckland’s experience got him out. Baker scambled but there was nowhere to go. Buckland sank in an arm in guillotine which forced Baker to tap. “Buckland’s hand was raised to become the first
pro middleweight champion for the Battlefield organization,” Mac said. “Andrew just joined us at the boxing club and teaches every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6 p.m. “You don’t need any experience to learn what he has to offer – all you
need is a great attitude. For more info you can find us at www.cvboxingclub. com or Comox Valley Boxing Club on Facebook. You can also follow us at cvboxingclub on Twitter,” Mac noted. – Comox Valley Boxing Club & MMA
Cameron Large kept the Kings in the game, stopping all 17 shots he faced. Unfortunately for the Icemen, they couldn’t get on the board as they continued to struggle in the attacking zone, amassing just six shots on Saanich goaltender Bowman Rutledge. In the final frame, the Braves continued to dominate puck possession. The Glacier Kings got caught up in some undisciplined play, and the Braves took advantage. Ty Jones scored his league-leading 34th goal of the year, before McMullen potted an empty netter, making the final score 4-1 for the visitors. Large made 36 saves in the loss. With the regular season ending in disappointing fashion, the Glacier Kings didn’t have much time to dwell on a series that could have been against the Storm. Instead, taking third place overall, the Icemen prepared to take on the sixth-place overall Kerry Park Islanders in the first round of the playoffs. Game one went last night, with result unavailable at press time. Game two in the best-of-seven series goes Thursday in Kerry Park with game three Saturday, Feb. 25 at Courtenay (7:30 p.m.) and game four in Kerry Park on Feb. 27. Listen to Yeti home games at www.glacierkings.ca.
Vanier junior boys off to Island tournament Record Staff The Vanier Towhees have qualified for the Vancouver Island Junior Boys Basketball Championships, to be held Feb. 23-26 at Cowichan Secondary School. “We punched our ticket with an epic win over perennial powerhouse Dover Bay last Friday night,” said Vanier coach Tony Edwards. “In the semifinals of the North Island tournament, with a berth in the Islands at stake, we dug ourselves a 21-7 hole in the first half. “We clawed our way back but were still down a point with 10 seconds left when Trevor Caton stole a Dover Bay inbounds pass, dribbled the length of the court with three guys hanging on him, found his teammate Jordan Balon with a pass. “Down 48-47, Jordan was fouled hard on his drive to the basket. He stepped to the free throw line with three seconds left, and calmly sank both for the 49-48 win! We closed the
game on a 14-4 run, not the first time this year we have dominated a fourth quarter,” Edwards said. “Our record this year is 18-5, with two of the losses to B.C. #2 Claremont and #14 Wellington. Both will be at the Islands. We are North seed #2 behind Wellington, and will play South #2 Oak Bay on Thursday at
BASKETBALL 5:15 p.m. We are the only school north of Nanaimo to qualify. “(We’re) not sure when the last time was that a Vanier team went to Junior Islands. We now have a fighting shot at Provincials, held at Vancouver College
in March,” said Edwards. “Foster DeWitt is our captain and MVP this year. He scored 20 in the win over Dover Bay and does everything well...defence, rebounding, passing...he is the complete package and a great leader. Larry (Street) is going to love him at the senior level. “Trevor and Jordan, along
with Colton De Rycke, form our three-guard rotation. They are all great competitors and skilled players who can hurt other teams in a variety of ways. “Joss Biggins is a super athletic forward who has led the team in scoring and usually covers the other team’s best player. Alex Kussauer and Blake
Stoetzer are tenacious rebounders and defenders,” Edwards said. “Braydon Williams, Jakob Jungwirth, Sam Kussauer and Isaiah Mayo have all contributed to our success, and there were times this year when every single player made the scoresheet.” sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Do-or-die Thursday for Towhees
MARK McGINNIS
Will it be the Breakers or the Islanders? That was the question the Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team was waiting to be answered last night as they are hosting one of those teams in their biggest game of the year on Feb. 23. The Nanaimo District Secondary School Islanders hosted the Frances Kelsey Breakers last night (Tuesday). The winner has a date
with the Towhees on Thursday night at Vanier in a do-or-die playoff game – the winner advances to the Triple A North Island championships Feb. 24-25 at Dover Bay in Nanaimo as well as the Island championships March 1-3 at Cowichan Secondary in Duncan. Game time Thursday at Vanier is 6 p.m. if the opponent is Frances Kelsey or 7 p.m. if the Islanders are the opposition.
The Towhees are led by captain and sharpshooter Mark McGinnis, who is considered one of the top shooters on the Island, and Dillon Robson, a very versatile 6’5” player who is also a team captain. “Mark has a current average of 25 points per game while Dillon is at 18 points per game,” said head coach Larry Street. “They need some heady play, and some help on the score-
board from the other three starters Cam Hughes, Scott Stevens and Jaron Piercy. “Of course, the bench will need to play some important minutes as well to help guide the team to a possible Provincial berth in two weeks. But first, playoff time at Vanier on Thursday night. Come on out and support your local team,” Street said. – Vanier Towhees basketball
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A NORDIC SIT ski clinic goes Saturday at Mount Washington and organizers say there is room for more participants. PHOTO BY BRENT REID
Nordic sit ski clinic Saturday There is still time to sign up for a Nordic sit ski clinic organized by the Vancouver Island Society for Adpative Snowsports and the Strathcona Nordics Ski Club. Would you like to get out in the snow and enjoy the cross-country trails ? If you have a physical disability that makes regular skiing difficult or impossible you can join us this Saturday at Mount Washington to try Nordic sit skiing – cross-country skiing sitting down. All ages are welcome and anyone with reasonable upper body strength and moderate fitness could enjoy this activity. People who take part in this sport include those with paraplegia, MS, cerebral palsy, lower limb amputees, and more. Cost of the clinic is $20 ($12.50 for DSABC members) which includes trail pass, lift ticket and instruction.To sign up and for more information contact sbloxsome@gmail.com.
The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) held its major fundraiser, the Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge (HBPC) on Sunday, Feb. 12. For 24 years the Herb Bradley event has brought together the Vancouver Island community, VISAS volunteers and students at Mount Washington Alpine Resort to raise funds for adaptive snowsports. Twenty-four teams from up and down the Island, along with VISAS snowboarding/ ski students, tackled the slalom course set on the gently sloped beginners hill next to Mount Washington’s new magic carpet ride. This year’s winner, with the best guestimate, was Jackie Krabseth of Campbell River and her team – the Flying Grannies – whose actual time was bang on their guestimate time. Second place went to the Courtenay Mazda team and third place to RBC, Phillips, Hager & North of Victoria. This is the first year that PepsiCo has participated as the major sponsor for the event and VISAS welcomes its involvement and support. “PepsiCo is very proud and honoured to be working with the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports , and in particular the Herb Bradley Fundraiser,” said Peter Kupiak, PepsiCo business development representative. “Herb Bradley was a great person with a vision and drive that we should aspire to mirror in our lives.
GORDIE TUPPER (LEFT) announces HBPC winners with Ken Kemper. Without the dedication that he had for this program and all the tireless efforts of the volunteers it would not be as successful as it is today.” Over the years the fundraiser has garnered a loyal following who have volunteered their time to make this day a great event. Individuals such as Gordie Tupper of CHEK News, who has been given his time to the Herb Bradley for the past 20 years. “We grossed $12,255 from the teams, donations and the raffle,” said Ken Kemper, HBPC organizer. “We had close to 150 people come out a support us,” added Kemper. A huge thanks goes out to the community at large, and to Mount Washington - a valued partner in all of VISAS’s activities, especially in providing access to its facilities and services for this fundraiser. “The Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge was a tremendous success,” said Mount Washington’s general manager Peter Gibson. “Even though Herb Bradley left us a few years ago, his spirit certainly continues on through the programs run by the
VISAS – this particular event highlights what VISAS stands for.” A longtime resident of the Comox Valley, outdoor enthusiast, swim coach and ski instructor, Bradley, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 81, was the leading force behind starting the downhill ski program for people with physical and mental disabilities. “Each year on the day of the event I phone Herb’s niece in Vancouver,”
added Gibson. “She informed me this year that the name change to Pepsi would have made Herb happy, as he was a Pepsi person.” Funds raised from the sale of raffle tickets for snowsports equipment was made possible by Ski Tac Hut, for its generous discount on skis and the unique snowboard, and to Ski, Surf and Kayak for its deal on the snowshoes. The skis were won by Barrett Karam of Victoria, the board was won by Carl Gar-
dener of Victoria and the snowshoes by Richard Meiner of Duncan. A detailed list of contributors and supporters is on the VISAS’s website. The Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge will be held next year on Sunday, Feb. 10. A few tickets are still available for the WestJet raffle to be drawn on March 17. For more information on the VISAS programs or raffle tickets visit www.visasweb.ca or its Facebook page. – VISAS
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With spring soccer just around the corner the Comox Valley United Soccer Club (CVUSC) has added excitement to the upcoming season by bringing the Whitecaps FC Community Clinic to Courtenay. The official Whitecaps FC camp will take place on April 28-29. It is free to all CVUSC registered players and is sure to be a memora-
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Whitecaps bringing camp to Valley ble weekend for many young soccer players in our community, said CVUSC president Matthew Blecha. A highlight of the weekend will be a Whitecaps FC MLS player appearance and autograph signing session on day one of the
camp. Whitecaps FC official camp posters will be provided for each child participant, Blecha said. The club estimates that between 800 to 1,000 kids will attend the development camp. “It will be a great way for kids to develop
their soccer skills and to make a connection with our new big league team in Vancouver,� says Blecha. Other season highlights include this year’s Mini World Cup, slated to take place on May 12-13 in Ladysmith.
For many kids, it will be the first exciting time that kids get to play organized soccer outside of their own community. This year also marks the first year that the event will take place on an artificial turf field which ensures it will go rain
or shine. Anyone wishing to sign up for spring soccer may still do so. The deadline to register was Saturday, Feb. 18, however there will be a late registration session at the CVUSC clubhouse from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.
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LONGFIELD Margaret Lois September 14, 1920 - February 11, 2012 It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of our mother on Feb. 11 at Cumberland Lodge. She is predeceased by her husband Bob, sister, Elleanor, brotherin-law, Archie and youngest brother, Roy. She is however survived by her brother Wib, sister-in-law Lorraine, her children, daughter, Judith A. Brown (Ted Brown) and son Daniel Longfield (Barbara Webber). Mom also had four grown grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Mom loved to be in her kitchen, loved her gardening as well. She was a dedicated member of the Canadian Daughters for over 60 years and a lifetime member of St. George’s United Church. She was a pillar of strength for a lot of people, an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. During her time with us she shared enough love, laughter and memories with her family and friends to last a lifetime. Love always and forever. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday February 25 at 1:00 PM at St. George’s United Church. In lieu of flowers feel free to make a donation in her honour to the Canadian Cancer Society. 0)%2#9 3
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(nee Gibson) Passed away peacefully February 16, 2012 at Glacier View Lodge after a full and well-lived life. Margaret was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 5, 1928 and came to live in Canada in 1956. She will be sorely missed by her husband John, having been together for over 50 years; and also her cousin Margaret Hughes in Edinburgh Scotland. No service by request. Margaret’s ashes will be laid to rest at a later date in Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, as was prearranged with ‘The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul’ where she was a chorister and soloist; where she was married in 1958; and last visited with John on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sept 20, 2008. Memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be made to Glacier View Lodge, where she was looked after so well for her final 2 years, or to the Red Cross Loan Cupboard. Ae fond kiss, and then we server, Ae farweel, and then, for ever!... Fare-thee-weel, thou ďŹ rst and fairest! Fare-thee-weel, thou best and deare! (Extract from Robert Burns poem ‘Ae Fond Kiss’)
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MESSER Lucie Ross (nee Yunik) 14 Feb 1921 – 14 Feb 2012 Passed away in her home, with family around her, on her 91st birthday. Lucie will be greatly missed by her sons, Robert (Lorraine) of Sooke, BC and Douglas (Barbara) of Courtenay, BC, her granddaughters Christine (Tyler) Schwartz of Hudson’s Hope, BC and Karen Messer of Montreal, QC and her great-grandchildren, David & Emily Schwartz. Lucie will be truly missed by her “adopted� son, Charlie (Marie) Booze their daughter, Crystal and her family of Windsor, ON. Lucie had many good friends and wonderful neighbours that looked out for her. Predeceased by Husband, James (1979), her Father, Charles (1984) and Mother, Helen Ross (nee Taylor) (1985). Lucie was born in Benito, MB. and grew up in Ethelbert, MB. She started Nursing at the age of 17 in Dauphin, MB. After marrying Jim in Dec ’44, they moved to Windsor, ON where they raised their 2 sons. Lucie worked for many years as a Nurse at Metropolitan Hospital. Fulfilling a long time dream, upon her retirement from nursing, she opened a shop in LaSalle, ON – Granny’s Yarns & Things.
Gerry was predeceased by his father, Fred James Rose, his mother, Doris May Rose, and his brother Clyde Melvin Rose. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda, his daughter Michelle (Michael) son Gregory (Karima), grandson Daniyal, granddaughters Natalya and Raniya, as well as sisters Velma, Evelyn, Iris (William), Carol (Don), Fay, (Dave) and Cheryl (Frank) brothers Fred (Ursula), Tom (Janet), and Wade (Shirley), as well as his special sister-in-law Mildred. Also, numerous nieces and nephews, with special niece Judy. Flowers are gratefully declined, but if you wish, please make a donation in Gerry’s name to the research for COPD (BC Lung Association). The Family wishes to thank Dr. Matous, all the nurses and doctors at St. Joe’s, special thanks to nurse Mary.
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Lucie loved adventure and sightseeing, traveling all across Canada and to dozens of countries. Even later in life, her Armchair travels were a constant source of interest and excitement. Her amazing skill and imagination with all kinds of needlework, (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, rug-hooking, etc.) was always proudly worn or displayed by her and those who received her work as gifts. Her bold spirit and very inquisitive mind, led her to purchase her first computer at the age of 85, the year after moving to BC. With this, she was able to remain in contact with friends, virtually explore the world and learn the how or why of things that piqued her interest. A brilliant and fiercely independent woman, she was a delight to talk to, and demonstrated an endless compassion for those in need. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. 25th of Feb. at Piercy’s Funeral Home, 440 England Ave. Courtenay, BC at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a donation to Wheels for Wellness, the Hospice Society, YANA, SPCA or a charity of you choice would be greatly appreciated.
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WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.
This is a full-time union position and includes a comprehensive benefit package and competitive wage.
GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Storm watchers 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, February 22, 2012
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Server
19 Wing Comox Social Centre 2 Part-time Positions The Server greets customers, presents menus, makes recommendations and answers questions regarding food and beverages. He/She takes orders and relays them to the kitchen and bar staff. The incumbent also serves food and beverages. Qualifications: -High school diploma AND some food service or cash experience. OR -An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered. AND -Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in BC (19). -Must hold a Serving It Right Certification Knowledge Requirements -Of food preparation -Of food safety practices -Of health and safety practices Experience Requirements -In serving food and beverages -In cash handling -In providing customer service Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment 20 March 2012. Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfil all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources Manager, 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000, Stn. Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, or by fax at 250-339-8168, by e-mail to npfhrcomox@ cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1500 hrs on 01 March 2012. Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.
Summer Intern
HELP WANTED BENNETT Sheet Metal and heating Ltd. is always looking for experienced and qualified sheet metal workers, gasfitters/wood stove installers, and part/full time secretarial and bookkeeping staff. Good wages and benefits
HELP WANTED
C&E ROAD Builders is seeking an experienced driller blaster. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca.
Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
COMOX
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Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of farmed salmon with our Canadian operations based in Campbell River on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are currently seeking a qualified professional to join our Finance team as Financial Accounting Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing for and coordinating audit processes and tax schedules and other year end processes. You will lead the Financial Accounting team, which includes Credit/Accounts Receivables, Payroll and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) and have 5+ years relevant accounting experience. Familiarity with Lawson and Hyperion software will be an asset. We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
DRIVERS WANTED. Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. Must be available Sat, Sun & Mon. (250)334-9210. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Successful Discontent. Are you already successful but looking happy where you are? Are you looking for a place where you will be appreciated and you can flourish? We are the right place with a mature business and strong leadership looking for you! The successful candidate will have: ~ Minimum 3 years experience ~ A loyal clientele ~Internal motivation and a great team player! Apply in person with resume to Eden Street Salon and Day Spa, 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking to hire staff for the remainder of the 2012 winter season. Please visit our HR website for a list of available positions & to apply online. http://hr.mountwashington.ca
Pool & Spa Technician (Full Time)
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in water care, spa repair, pool equipment repair, and pool liner installation. Diagnostic abilities, familiarity with plumbing and electrical, professionalism, and superior customer service skills are mandatory. We offer an extremely competitive wage, extended health benefits, and a positive, enthusiastic working environment. Please submit your resume to the attention of the General Manager by email to kevin@comoxfireplace.com
or in person at 4911 North Island Hwy in Courtenay.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
LEGAL TO: CINDY SOMMERT,also known as CINDY GOBEL TAKE NOTICE THAT on 14/Feb/2012 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number VLC-S-S-117026 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, The Toronto-Dominion Bank claims the following relief against you: (1) Judgment in the amount of $58,012.50; (2) Judgment in the amount $16,576.88; (3) Interest; (4) Special costs or, in the alternative, costs. You must file a responding pleading within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by The Toronto-Dominion Bank, whose address for service is Miller Thomson LLP, Barristers and Solicitors (Attention: Gordon G. Plottel), 1000-840 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2M1. PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
TRADES, TECHNICAL Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualified two way radio technician. Candidates will be considered with IT experience. Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511
2 POSITIONS available for Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics. In town and camp. Please email resume to: js29bd@shaw.ca or fax to 250-248-5410. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.
HELP WANTED The Sid Williams Theatre
SALES PROFESSIONALS REQUIRED. Parksville Car dealership is looking for 2 professional & motivated Sales persons! No experience necessary. Must have a great attitude & be a team player. Send resume to joecunninghamford.com
Client Services Department is looking for a positive team player to join us in providing exceptional service. This position requires someone proficient in MS Office programs, enjoys taking on projects, being a team player and has experience in a supervisory role. $10.50/hr for 90 day probation. FMI visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or email csdirector@sidwilliamstheatre.com .
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
WORK WANTED P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EXPERIENCED Certified Care Aides required for casual to part time employment. E-mail resumes to anne@keystoneeldercare.com Fax to 1-866-737-0273.
RTE# 350 Glen Urquhart, View, 10th St E & Back Rd.
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795
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Financial Accounting Manager
The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools.
NEWSPAPER
TCP WITH Valid Ticket and reliable transportation. Please fax resume to 250-339-6305.
The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography. Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.
Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset.
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
C&E ROAD Builders is accepting resumes for hoe operators. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca.
Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers.
This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism.
HELP WANTED
COURTENAY
Black Press – Victoria
Qualifications
HELP WANTED
DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca
Duties will include; towing large trailers, RV maintenance, detailing and janitorial duties. Applicants must be physically fit, have a valid driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract and the ability to productively work unsupervised. Please Drop off Resume to: Drawer #4479 c/o Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay V9N 2Z7
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ESCORTS
EDUCATION/TUTORING
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
PETS
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AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING. Comox Valley area. $20/hour. Supplies included. 250-465-1920
LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
MASSAGE by Nicole. Stiff? Sore? Stressed out? Take time to unwind! Attractive, talented Certified masseuse. Located in Comox; available 7 days/wk. Call (250)339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
AUCTIONS
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LEGAL SERVICES
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AUCTIONS CAMPBELL RIVER
M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Tutoring
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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COMPUTER SERVICES Computer not behaving? Fast, friendly service in your home.Call Ellen 250-702-7195
COUNTERTOPS W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA affordable cabinets and countertops. 250-8509915
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
GARDENING
Open Monday, March 5 JASON
Next auction: March 8 at 6pm
Check out our website, for full ad. Viewing: Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6
Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
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APARTMENTS / CONDOS DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
2 bdrm condos in conveniently located complex offer ground level entry, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; located within walking distance to all amenities; N/S; immediate possession; $725/month
ULVERSTON MANOR
2 bdrm suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; secured entry, 2 appl, and on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; available Mar.1st; $675/month
SUITES
KENDAL AVENUE SUITES
Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; ideal for single person or couple; $650/ month; immediate possession.
DUPLEXES
URQUHART DUPLEX
Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen & appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 3 appl, plus shared laundry; fenced, easy to maintain yard; $1100/mo.; immediate possession.
HOMES
KENDAL AVENUE HOME
Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishing’s, & deck areas; Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, laminate & carpet flooring mix, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & pantry. $1300/month; immediate possession.
SCOTT ROAD COTTAGE
Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm cottage features 4 appls, & is located on a dead end street only moments to the ocean; If you're looking for tranquil and rustic, this is for you! Avail. March 1; N/S; N/P;
UNION BAY RANCHER
Charming rancher on top of the hill with scenic views! Home features 1/2 acre, deck designed for entertaining, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, wood fireplace, 5 appl, & large yard w/landscaping included. Pets negotiable w/deposit; N/S; immediate possession; $1200/mth.
5TH STREET E. RANCHER
Situated in fantastic neighbourhood near shopping, College, Aquatic Centre, & Crown Isle Golf, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher features 4 appl, oak cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylights, carport, fully fenced yard & 10 X 16 shop; security system is installed & can be hooked up; small pet may be considered w/ deposit; avail Mar 1; $1100/month
TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE
Spacious 2 bdrm townhomes feature 2 or 4 appliances, new/ recent renovations, patio area & storage; ideally located near schools & all amenities; rent from $750/month; immediate possession.
NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES
HOUSES FOR SALE
SHIHTZU/MALTESE X 2-M. Beautiful Disposition. Ready to go. 250-334-4532
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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REAL ESTATE
FURNITURE
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
GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 1,100 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Two full baths. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.
OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER suite. Very bright spacious and nicely renovated. Excellent location in central Courtenay. Security entry. Private storage room. Full sized appliances. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. One Bedroom also available. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated top floor suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/ dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. One Bedroom also available. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave.
SOFA AND chair, pine table & chairs, pine dresser set w/ mirror, bunk beds, futon & more (all exc cond). (250)338-0818.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES HOME IMPROVEMENTS CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, etc. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734.
LANDSCAPING WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS
See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646
A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Landscaping, Yard CleanUp, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Gutters, Decks and Paving Stones, Retaining Walls and any odd jobs. Call Pat 250-218-4597.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
MISC SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
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
APARTMENT/CONDOS
~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL * Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete
* Green Waste *Residential Cleanups
Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 FREE SCRAP metal pickup. Appliances, water heaters, furnaces, vehicles etc. 792-1202
FEED & HAY
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.
QUALITY TIMOTHY Kentucky Blue hay for sale. $6/bale. Call 250-338-6314.
PETS
LIVESTOCK QUALITY HAY $6.00 a bale. Price Reduced. Barn clearing special. 250-337-8732. msg.
APARTMENT/CONDO
STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
TOOLS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RENTALS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated, spacious suite. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Excellent location in heart of Comox - walking distance to everything. Rent includes heat and hot water. Security entry and elevator. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious. Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Two Bedroom also available. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991
CONDO for Rent. Immaculate, executive condo. 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, excellent location downtown Courtenay, (River View). Adult oriented building. N/S, N/P $1200/mo. PH: 250337-5326, or ba1975@telus.net
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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REAL ESTATE SERVICES LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS 2 BDRM, 2 bath, island kitchen, 6 appls. interior storage, newer building, secured parking, N/P, N/S. 1 BDRM clean, renovated open concept unit - on Cousins Rd - $600
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 205-130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S N/P 5 appls., $775 Mth Avail. Immed. 103-1111 Edgett 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 Appls., $750/mth Avail. Mar 1st 301-4685 Alderwood Pl. 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S Pet with deposit $1050/month Avail. Mar 1st 226 - 2300 Mansfield 2 bed, 2 bath N/S, N/P 6 appls., $1050/mth Avail. Apr 1 MERVILLE- COUNTRY Side setting, cozy 2 bdrm apt w/new upgrades thru out, 15 mins north of Courtenay on bus route off the Old Island hwy. Coin laundry, parking, storage, huge common ground, communal garden, suits LT tenant. Cats ok. Refs req’d. Move in allowance. Avail Mar 15. $650 + utils. N/S building. Call (250)703-6597.
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RENTALS
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RENTALS
RENTALS
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
COTTAGES
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
OFFICE/RETAIL
AUTO FINANCING
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
GREAT LANDLORD seeks great tenant. Spotless 1 bdrm, reno’d, storage. Quiet, secure. Lndry. Central. 250-335-1599.
COURTENAY: 450 sqft office, 1600 sqft shop, 8’ ceilings, concrete floor, 220 power, gas meter, electric heat. March 1st. $750/mo + utils. Call 250334-7179.
1-BDRM COTTAGE, 1200 sq.ft. Wood/ electric heat, 4 appl’s, etc. $775. + utils. Fanny Bay. (250)335-2575.
COMOX 3 BDRM Duplex, includes F/S, D/W, lawn maintenance. Avail immed. N/S, pet upon approval. $865/mo. Also, 4 bdrm, $915/mo. Please call 250-339-9805, 9am-6pm.
FOR LEASE- 1100 sq ft. 5th Street Retail, $10 plus NNN. Phone: 250-890-2067. Email: tomn.unified@gmail.com
BIGFOOT COLUMBIA River Camper. 9.5’ ft long box camper. Mint Condition, as brand new. Used only 4 times. $10,000. Call 250-334-1611.
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
LAZO DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fridge/stove, incl. 2 parking spots. $850/mo 339-4165
FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. INSTANT AUTO credit we can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. w w w. D r i v e H o m e N o w. c o m . 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205.
SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts” APARTMENTS
PARK PLACE
BLUE JAY APARTMENTS
1970 Fitzgerald Ave, 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
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
RUTHERFORD MANOR
ANDERTON ARMS
1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay
426 Anderton Ave, 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.
Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. Includes basic cable. 2 references required.
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
Call 250-334-9717
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
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay
HOMES FOR RENT
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BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,300/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls. sunroom, close to downtown, N/S, pet ok. Avail. Immed. $1000/mth 2-BDRM + office w/ private door, downtown Courtenay. 632 Fifth St. $975./mo. Ref’s. Call to view (250)650-1303 or (250)334-9499 (owner). COMOX: 3 bdrm manufactured home, reno’d. F/S, W/D, N/P. Refs req’d, $950 + utils, avail Mar. 1st. Call (250)2482749, leave a message. COMOX- 5 bdrms, 3 bath, FURNISHED waterfront. 5 appls. $1400/mo. Avail Feb 1st. Call (250)929-6000. COMOXSEMI-COUNTRY setting. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, shop. Mar 1. NP/NS. Refs. $900. (250)339-0270.
123 Back Road, Courtenay
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.
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.
To View, Call 250-334-4483
Call 250-703-2570
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1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay
146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
Call 338-7449
Call 250-334-9717 to view TOWNHOUSES
TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
Call 250-334-9717
CUMBERLAND TWO bdrm house, across from park/trails. 4 appls. N/S. $900. 336-8545
Houses & Suites 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $700/mth Available Immed. 21-375 21 st Street 2 bed, 1 Bath, 2 Appls, N/S N/P, $650/mth Available Immed. 289A Nim Nim Pl 4 beds, 2 bath, 5 appls., single garage, N/S, pets upon appr. $1150/mth Available Immed. 5797 N. Island Hwy 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 appls, N/S N/P $1150/mth Available Mar 1st 545 Monarch Dr 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 5 appls., double garage $1450/mth Available Apr 1st 1401 22nd Street 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 5 appls, $1400/mth Avail Immed
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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath and 2 bdrm, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $875/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. Immed $900/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $850/mth HERON’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bath waterfront townhouse, 5 appls, garage, gas F/P, small balcony, patio, N/S, No pets, mth to mth tenancy. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls., carport, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls., gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $725/mth POPLAR PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, 2 patios, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $800/mth ASPEN WYNDE 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home in Comox, 7 appls, garage, patio, storage shed. N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $1,050 COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 6 - $875/mth TRUMPETER RIDGE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $900
AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING Courtenay & Campbell River. 2-3-4 bdrm townhomes now available. W/D hook-up. Children a must. Some restrictions apply. References req’d. For info call (250)923-4145 or (250)703-0357.
TWO BEDROOM home with carports and shop on 1/2 acre near Kitty Coleman. 5 appliances. Available April 1 $900. 250-334-2278
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CARS 2001 SUBARU Outback. Very low mileage, good cond, comfort options, manual transmission, tow pkg. 7 years service records. $6300. 250-338-1168 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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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.
2 bedroom available immediately and March 1st, in clean, quiet building with onsite manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
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1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay
FEMALE roommate wanted $650/month utilities included. 2 Bedroom, Rancher style home in Courtenay. 1 min walk to downtown. Large room with wood floors and walk-in closet. 2 Bathrooms, large kitchen. New appliances. Fully furnished. Backyard with BBQ. Parking. Lesley: 250-218-8288 chongochingy@hotmail.com
$525/mo, includes hydro/heat, 500 sq ft, N/S, N/P, Courtenay on bus route, references/deposit required, avail Mar 1, 250-871-4113
COURTENAY: 2 bdrm mobile home, clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $700. Call (250)339-7566.
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BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom units feature 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
MERVILLE- 2 bdrm+ carport, fully fenced yrd, laundry facilities, $740+ utils. References req’d. No dogs. Call (250)703-6597.
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.
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CALENDAR Editor’s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 C.V. CAMERA Club meeting (age 18+), Multi-purpose Room, Mark Isfeld Secondary School, 7 p.m. Image review night & education session B/W photography. FMI: www. comoxvalleycameraclub.org .
Thursday, Feb. 23
COURTENAY ROTARY CLUB members and community volunteers worked together to complete Phase One of the Rotary Trail from Fifth Street to the train station on Cumberland Road in Courtenay.
Rotary auction will expand rail trail The Courtenay Rotary Club is holding its Annual On-Line Auction from March 1 at 9 a.m. to March 31 at 9 p.m. in support of Rotary Trail. A portion of the proceeds raised will also go to additional worthy community projects. Everyone is invited to bid online on over 400 select items, services and gift certificates. “The support and response to building the Rotary Trail from Fifth Street to Eighth Street in 2011 was phenomenal. I’m pleased that we are committed to extending the trail to 17th Street this year,” says Courtenay Rotary president Naomi Carmichael. “We could not put on these fundraising
events without the generosity of the donors to our Main Event OnLine and On-Live Auctions. I personally want to say thank you to all of you on behalf of the Courtenay Rotary Club,” added Art Meyers, auction chair. Rotary Trail is a hard-surfaced walking and cycling trail that begins at Fifth Street and runs three blocks to the train station at Cumberland Road along the E&N Railway corridor.
The Courtenay Rotary Club worked in conjunction with the City of Courtenay and the Island Corridor Foundation (formerly E&N Rail) on this project. Future plans include the possibility of extending the trail to 30th Street at the south end of the city. Rotary Trail will be the northern terminus of the Island Corridor Foundation’s trail. They envision a trail system that connects the Island communities
all the way to Victoria. For more information, go to www.island-
corridorfoundation.ca. — Courtenay Rotary Club
Friday, Feb. 24 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Lewis/ Simms Millennium Parks walk; meet at Lewis Park parking lot near totem poles, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Michelle 250-331-9158, Bev 250-871-2027, Susan 250871-4422, www.Cvnewcomers.net. COURTENAY Library’s Friday Night at the Movies celebrates Black History Month with screening of The Help, 5:30 p.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. COURTENAY Legion hosts Crosstown Express for dancing, 367 Cliffe Ave., 7 p.m. FMI: 250-334-4322. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30– 10:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.
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6:30 PM • Registration 7:00 PM • Pot Luck Supper 8:00 PM • Meeting Starts Please bring your favourite hot dish, salad or dessert RSVP to the office at 250-338-8181
COMOX Seniors Association presents Beginner Waltz with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4 p.m. Also Slow Foxtrot for Absolute Beginners 4:15–5:15 p.m. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com. METAPHYSICAL Explorations Group presents Otto Haller on Living Giftedness: healing & awakening through opening to our spiritual gifts, Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave., 7–9 p.m. All welcome. By donation. FMI: Anjali 250-3381690.
C.V. FARMERS’ Market presents entertainment by Fiddlejam, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave., 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Vickey 250.218-321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. AND at Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. COURTENAY Library presents lecture & visual presentation on Bears: What You Need to Know by Tyrone Danlock, drop-in 11 a.m. FMI: 250-3343369.. COURTENAY Legion hosts Jam Session with dancing, 367 Cliffe Ave., 2–6 p.m. FMI: 250334-4322. OLD TIME Fiddlers Branch 17 hosts Old Time Dance, Fallen Alders Community Hall, Royston, doors 7:30 p.m. Admission $7/adult, $1/child. FMI: Ed 250-339-6297.
Sunday, Feb. 26 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. GLACIER Grannies sponsor Scrabble at d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., Comox, 1–4:30 p.m. Fun event for people of all skills. Admission by donation
Monday, Feb. 27
250-338-7666 3573 South Island Highway • Courtenay 1 Mile South of Wal-Mart
C.V. CHRONIC Pain Support Group hosts educational session Medication Management,
C.V. Nursing Centre, Glacier Room, 615–10th St., 2–4 p.m. Free; patients can self-refer. FMI: 250-331-8504. COMOX Seniors Association presents Gwen Spinks teaching Feldenkrais Method of movement, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3-3:55 p.m. Members $10/each class, guests $12. FMI: Arabella 250941-8885, arabella888@gmail. com. COMOX Seniors Association presents Gwen Spinks teaching Country 2-Step, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 4–5 p.m. Singles welcome. Members $10/each class, guests $12. FMI: Arabella 250941-8885, arabella888@gmail. com.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 COMOX Seniors Association presents Pat Newson’s new program Eat & Drink Your Way to Health, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 1–2:30 p.m. Focus: live foods & better health. Members $10/ session, guests $13 (3 sessions total); reservations required. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 29 EVERGREEN Seniors Club BiAnnual Birthday Party with Hawaiian Vacation theme, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12–2 p.m. Tickets on sale at office. FMI: 250-3381000, www.evergreenseniors. org. COURTENAY Library presents Storytime for Adults: eat your lunch or knit while listening to stories being read aloud, 12–12:40 p.m. FMI: 250-3343369.
Thursday. March 1 COMOX Seniors Association presents Beginner Waltz with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4 p.m. Also Slow Foxtrot for Absolute Beginners 4:15–5:15 p.m. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.
Friday, March 2 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Royston Seaside & Wrecks walk; meet at Staples lot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool $2/ passenger. FMI: Maureen 250871-3337, Sue 250-898-8333, Brenda 250-871-3680, www. Cvnewcomers.net. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Dan & Mark, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30– 10:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.
Saturday March 3 OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Rainbow Dance with callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-338-7942. COURTENAY & District Fish & Game Awards Banquet for members. $12.50 each. FMI/ tickets: Elsie 250-338-4420, caretaker 250-338-9122.
Sunday, March 4 COMOX Seniors Association presents Cha-Cha workshop with Eric Lam, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., beginners 2–2:30 p.m., beyond beginners 2:30–3 p.m., dance till 5. FMI/reservations: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. CORONATION Street Fan Gathering, Best Western Westerly Hotel, registration 2:15–2:45 p.m., gathering 2:45–3:45 p.m. $3 at door. FMI: Wendy 250-897-3697, cvcorriefanclub@shaw.ca,
Tuesday, March 6 SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley meets, downstairs, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Topic: Care & Abuse of Seniors. FMI: 250-334-2321, 250-338-6265.
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Traveling Barber provides haircut housecalls for seniors The elderly population is growing dramatically in the Comox Valley, and there is a rise in the need for services targeted to seniors. Primarily staying at home, many seniors cannot access basic needs without the help of home-delivery services. Post-surgeries, health issues, lack of support, transportation or lack of independence is keeping more seniors at home. In recognition of this need, a local woman has turned her passion
of cutting hair into a timely service for seniors. Carrie Turtle, also known as The Traveling Barber, is a single mother who started a business of her own providing ‘haircut housecalls.’ Watching her own parents age to a time they required support, the Valley-raised Turtle cut hair on the weekends for them and their friends. She soon realized a need for this service and started The Traveling Barber. The company, now a year
old, provides men’s and women’s haircuts, all delivered at the client’s home. Receiving her cosmetology certificate more than 20 years ago, Turtle worked in various types of salons. “I just loved cutting men’s hair,” she said. “It is enjoyable and creates interesting conversations with the men, hearing about their life experiences.” Last summer, Turtle became involved in the Ride for Dad fundraiser for awareness and a cure for prostate
cancer. She set up a haircut chair to raise money for her favourite charity. “It was great fun, seeing all the bikes and meeting interesting people,” she said. Turtle has a special place in her heart for the cause, having lost her father several years ago to cancer. He was an avid biker. She also volunteers for the local Cancer Society where she washes, sets and styles wigs for women who have lost their hair. This year, Turtle has
started to donate a portion of her earnings to the local SPCA. “My clients, seniors, love their pets,” she said. The Traveling Barber offers a Your Friend is my Friend $2 discount for any new client’s first haircut, referred by Turtle’s clients. The mobile service is a boon to anyone who needs a haircut in their home. Convenience and affordability is Turtle’s motto. “If I did not need the money I would do
Free event to learn about local businesses The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Business Showcase runs Thursday from 1-6 p.m. at Crown Isle Resort. Admission is free. “This annual event provides Chamber members and other businesses in the community with an opportunity to showcase their products and services in a professional setting at a beautiful venue,” Chamber president/CEO Dianne Hawkins said. “We encourage residents to visit more than 35 exhibitor booths, to learn what’s new at the businesses they know and love, and to discover exciting products and services from others that are new to the community.” Visitors may attend any of the five workshops with topics of interest to both the business community and the public. Topics and times are as follows: • 1:30—2 p.m.: Acquiring Revenue: Don’t Sell What You Deliver. Don Linder, AGS Business Systems, will explain two critical mistakes that business people make when
marketing products or services. Learn what customers care about and modern techniques that will help increase sales and revenue. • 2:30-3 p.m.: How to Make Your Corporate Brand Stand Out Anne Doyle, Hitec Printing-Brazen Sportswear, will talk about maximizing branding opportunities in today’s logo-cluttered media. Her workshop will cover logo considerations for marketing campaigns and how custom artwork can enhance brand awareness. • 3:30-4 p.m.: St. John Ambulance: Vital to our Community Jami Harris, St. John Ambulance, provides a fact-filled presentation on how St. John Ambulance helps save lives at work, at home and at play. Learn about
disaster preparedness kits and other products and services available for businesses and homeowners. • 4:30-5 p.m.: Do it Yourself Stress Buster: Self Massage Sean Murphy, Valley Healing Therapeutic Massage, will teach techniques that people can use to relax their own sore muscles and de-stress their tired bodies. This hands-on demo will give ideas on common household items that can be used for ‘Do-it-Yourself ’ mini-massages at home. • 5:30-6 p.m.: Safety Concerns for Small Businesses Lorne Scarlett, WorkSafe BC Prevention Industry Services. Details not available. Check the Chamber website for details. Businesses may enter to win a Business
Services Prize Package valued at more than $2,250. This includes a Chamber membership. The Chamber thanks the following event sponsors: First Insur-
ance, 97.3 The Eagle Radio, Crown Isle Resort, Comox Valley Record, Klitsa Signs, SURE Copy Centres, Sparkling Graphics and Prestige Video Transfer.
this for free,” she jokes. “It is truly something I love to do.”
The Traveling Barber can be reached at 250-218-4856.
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2012 PARCEL TAX ROLLS Comox has prepared 2012 Parcel Tax Rolls which can be viewed at Town Hall (1809 Beaufort Avenue) 8:30-4:30 weekdays. A Parcel Tax Review Panel will convene starting 5 pm Wednesday, March 7th in Council Chambers (1801 B Beaufort Avenue) to consider any appeals against the Rolls.
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Federal bill bad legislation The Conservative government’s proposed online surveillance bill has got to be one of the worst pieces of legislation ever conceived. Indeed, police need better tools for tracking crime on the Internet — but are we as Canadians willing to abandon the rule of law and due diligence and allow unfettered access to personal information? Currently, police must get warrants in their investigation of criminal matters to balance the conflicting interests of the state and people’s right to privacy. According to public safety minister Vic Toews, to oppose the Conservatives’ plan to do away with that balance in Internet cases, means we are “standing with the child pornographers.” It’s just this type of fear-mongering and specious reasoning that brands opponents of such legislation in a negative light. It’s a political strategy to stave off criticism. Toss out the words ‘child pornography’ and we recoil in horror — reasonable people want this crime to stop. Then the government will point out child porn crimes have gone up in recent years. Statistics Canada’s outline of police-reported crimes in 2010 showed there were 2,190 child porn cases, 36 per cent more than 2009’s number of 1,610. Sounds like the police are doing their job already, and finding the criminals or criminal acts. The attack on child pornographers in the announcement of this bill is only a small part of its potential uses. The feds also want to use it to track organized crime. This, despite Stats Can’s 2010 police-reported crimes shows an almost across-the-board drop in crime rates. As Internet-based crime continues to be a concern (child porn, scams, bullying etc.), it’s important for police to be able to keep up and get the information they need in a timely manner. But we shouldn’t abandon the checks and balances in place to ensure the state’s interests do not override our own. Parksville-Qualicum Beach News
Record Question of the Week This week: Sixty-eight per cent of respondents so far believe it is time to revisit the idea of building a bridge from Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland. Replace the ferries? What do you think? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports grossed $12,255 from its major fundraiser, the Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge.
By shortening the halibut fishing season, Ottawa has dealt another blow to the recreational sport fishing sector on the West Coast.
Good, bad news about building Dear editor, Just some of my opinions and comments about some recent structural changes in the Valley both new and used. 1. Courtenay City Hall. Full marks. Looks amazing. Well done. My only criticism would be the line fed to the taxpayers that the $500,000 was needed to upgrade the building to make it attractive to a future buyer. Future buyer? Who would ever buy that building and for what purpose? Slim to none are the chances of anyone ever wanting to buy a used City Hall. However, that is a moot point as the building now stands as something the citizens of Courtenay can be proud of. 2. New Visitor Information Centre. Uniquely odd design. Probably really cool inside. Too bad the access is so dreadful that it won’t be used anywhere near its potential. The landscape lends itself perfectly for direct highway access with on and off merge lanes, however the building design faces the opposite way. Department of Highways probably had something to do with not allowing something that would increase the buildings use considerably. 3. Gas N Go on the Dyke Road.
As against this project as some still are or were, you have to admit the site looks considerably better than it did before. At least there is some grass, gardens, natural wood and stone incorporated as opposed to the techno-modern Petro-Can fluorescent glow-youcan-see-from-space ugliness that
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could have been put there. 4. New French school in Comox. Drove down Noel Avenue last night and thought a BC Ferry had parked behind the Comox Firehall. There were so many lights on in that building it was ridiculous. It was 10 p.m. The parking lot was empty. Glad I am not paying the power bill — oh, wait — yes, I am. (We are.) But I am sure the citizens of Quebec don’t mind paying for the
power in the English-only schools in their province — oh, wait — to my knowledge, those don’t exist. The building seems excessively and unnecessarily elaborate for its intended purpose. The money spent on its over-the-top construction and inevitable ongoing maintenance could have been better spent serving the educational needs of the students in a smaller venue. Beautiful building, mind you, but considering the rather small number of patrons it just doesn’t make much financial sense to me. 5. New Thrifty Foods plaza. Dreadful and somewhat sad. Pave paradise and put up a parking lot. Jury is still out on this one as it isn’t complete but it looks like it’s going to be like every other corner in any other city in any other place in North America. The nearby college and swimming pool was built amongst the trees so I don’t buy that some of those trees could not have been saved. Danger to hydro lines? Hardly. Those overhead wires will all be underground anyway. Greed cut those trees down, corporate greed. Steve Hawkins, Comox
Shame on Conservative Big Brother Dear editor, I am very concerned that the government of John Baird and John Duncan wants to become Big Brother. Section 34 of Bill C-30 would allow inspectors (whoever that is) to “enter any place owned by, or under the control of, any telecommunications service provider in which the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe there is any document, information, transmission
apparatus, telecommunications facility or any other thing to which this Act applies.” Furthermore, the inspectors (whoever they are) may “examine any document, information or thing found in the place and open or cause to be opened any container or other thing.” He or she may also “use, or cause to be used, any computer system in the place to search and examine any information contained in or available to the system.”
And you want to be upset about the public release of public information about Vic Toews? You obviously want to obscure the real issue: your government is attempting to take away the liberty of Canadians and become our Big Brother. To quote Benjamin Franklin: Anyone who trades liberty for security deserves neither liberty nor security. Cliff Boldt, Shame on you. Courtenay
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Town business being diverted? Dear editor, I was looking at some related things and came across this — www. bclocalnews.com/news/ election/133496143.html. I was particularly interested in the second paragraph, which stated that during November’s election campaign, “many candidates agreed developing and encouraging growth in the downtown core is a major
issue to tackle within the next three years.” How quickly things change, as Comox council is now considering a development (2310 Guthrie). Would this be in direct conflict with downtown? There is no question Comox needs commercial development, but.... When the plaza at Anderton and Guthrie was built, Subway relocated there, leaving a still-empty storefront in
downtown. The new plaza still has empty space for lease. Will creating approximately 30,000 square feet of retail and office space have a detrimental effect on downtown? Are there other possibilities for development that would include some commercial with less potential impact on the downtown? Stuart MacKenzie, Comox
Who’s mailing Duncan’s flyers? Dear editor, It appears as if someone is letting down the team. When we elected MP John Duncan, it was on the understanding that he was a strong member of our Upper Island team and would speak for us in Ottawa. Remember, John, we’re all for the coal mines, the natural gas wells, the much-needed fighter-bombers, the scrapping of the long
gun registry and the long-form census, for busting up the moneygrubbing unions, and for putting away those young grass-smoking punks in those prisons you promised us. Also remember, none of us cares a jot about the environment, water pollution, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy, marine life, or our grandchildrens’ future. Well now some-
one (we suspect your corporate handlers) is mailing out flyers under your name that give the impression that you have gone soft and are siding with those socialist, left-wing, bleedingheart tree-huggers that have been clogging up our Island for too long. We still believe in you, John Boy, and our team feels that it is simply a matter of you not reading or screen-
Personal freedom attacked Dear editor, I wish to express my disgust at John Duncan’s government’s most recent attack on my personal freedom. I am not a child pornographer. And if I was, the police currently have the ability to get a warrant to monitor my Internet usage and seize my computer. The police should NOT under ANY circumstances be allowed to obtain information on my online activity
without a warrant. I believe Mr. Harper is bringing more than pandas back from China. Please explain to me: If your government believes it is unfair to have a longgun registry because it is a violation of people’s privacy and “all gun owners are not criminals,” why is it OK to violate someone’s privacy by allowing police access, without a warrant, to one’s personal infor-
ing these misleading flyers. Please take a look at what they are saying and then have a behind-the-doors chat. Maybe request that they stop sending them; after all, some of our local commies may get restless when they discover that your handlers are using their taxes to do so. We must admit that we do feel a tad uneasy about the gushysounding flyers and to feeling as if we hardly know ye, Johnnie. Lou Cassivi, Courtenay
COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Regional district lacks some common sense Dear editor, the airport commission CEO just So many letters to the editor resigned? have been concerned about who The second issue that cries out is behind Comox Valley Common for common sense is the KensingSense. ton, Union Bay development. Might it not be more useful to If only our local and provincial ask: “What is Comox Valley Comgovernments would get their colmon Sense?” lective foot off of I can tell you of Kensington’s neck, If only our local two examples of many jobs and what is not common and provincial governmuch local investsense in the Comox ment would be ments would get their Valley. created in its conIs it sensible that collective foot off of struction and operseveral land owners Kensington’s neck, many ation. The economic with tall trees adja- jobs and much local surge to the Valley cent to the airport would be signifiinvestment would be cre- cant, especially in can jeopardize the safety of the flying ated in its construction these tough times. public and put at But no! Our and operation. risk one of the few local governments economic drivers are squabbling in this Valley by their refusal to about the ownership, control and top those trees? Flights have been costs of the water resource. Rightly diverted because of fog and the and wrongly the regional district now-reduced allowable flight paths. demands ownership of Union Bay’s And what was the initial water licence. response of the CVRD? Instead Wrongly, the CVRD refuses to of demanding that the trees be allow Kensington to proceed until topped, it asked for a review of the its uncompromising demands are standards under the Aeronautics met. Kensington’s jobs and investAct. ment sit and wait while our friends That review might occur a and neighbours seek work in decade or two from now, if at all. Alberta. The Comox Valley tail has no abilLet us demand and receive comity to wag the federal dog. Is the mon sense from our politicians! J. Galt, CVRD’s response to the problem — Comox Valley “Let’s have a study” the reason why
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B.C.’s inventory of trees falling to substandard levels VICTORIA — As MLAs resumed their raucous legislature arguments over a municipal auditor-general, the B.C. government’s own watchdog cut through the noise with a devastating audit of the state of Crown forests. Auditor General John Doyle’s survey of the province’s vast forest comes at a critical time. A team of forest ministry experts is examining the situation at Burns Lake, to see if the Babine Lake Forest Products sawmill can be rebuilt, after a tragic explosion and fire on
Jan. 20. Babine was one of a string of high-volume mills along Highway 16 in northwestern B.C. that have been working their way through the enormous stock of decaying pine that surrounds them. The “shelf life” of these trees is estimated to extend to 2019, but that’s a bestcase scenario. In reality the expanse affected by pest and disease is much more complex. The B.C. government touts its “Forests for Tomorrow” program that started in 2005 with a boost of federal funds to restock
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FLETCHER B.C.’s burned and beetle-killed forests. More than 14 million seedlings are to be planted this year and up to 21.5 million next year. Total planting is about 200 million trees this year, most done by industry as a condition of Crown timber licenses, as has been the practice since 1987. Is it enough, in this era of climate shift,
massive die-off and fires? Doyle says no. “We noted a significant gap between the total area replanted by the ministry and the total area suitable for replanting,” the auditor writes. “The ministry has not indicated how this low level of silviculture investment reconciles with its legislated mandate to achieve long-term timber benefits and to maintain or enhance future timber supply.” And he criticizes the quality of industry reforestation, describing a tendency to choose “the least-cost,
Meeting place for downtown? Dear editor, For reasons that are beyond my comprehension, huge numbers of people are drawn irresistibly to shopping malls and box stores. If these shopping outlets were not available in the Comox Valley there are those who would actually drive to Nanaimo to do their shopping. For decades Courtenay councils have catered to demands for these kinds of commercial developments and we are now seeing the results; a fragmented social fabric and hidden economic costs, which include the deterioration of the downtown core. That is not to say that the downtown has been entirely neglected. We have seen imaginative renovations of the Sid Williams Theatre and Courtenay Museum as well as the construction of a wonderful library and art gallery. The downtown has many of the best restaurants in the Valley and a vast array of quality products and services are available at fair prices. What the downtown lacks is a genuine outdoor gathering place. It’s too late to incorporate a “town square” or “zocalo” concept into the street design, but what if the old Palace Theatre property were acquired and used as a site to construct an outdoor performance centre? An additional outdoor venue would be welcomed by all sorts of performers and groups including the CYMC. And it would certainly draw crowds to the downtown area on a regular basis. A few years ago I
was visiting the town of Oakville, Ontario where a performance venue had been built on an empty corner lot on their main street. At the time, they were hosting a weekend jazz festival which drew
thousands of people to the town centre from all over the region. Their downtown core seems to be thriving despite an abundance of malls and box stores in the area. Is this something
that could be undertaken by the City of Courtenay? Would our service clubs and the Downtown Merchants’ Association get behind a project like this? Erik Taynen, Courtenay
least-risk approach to meet reforestation regulations, which means planting lower-cost, faster-growing species.” Species diversity and adaptation are what is needed. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has watched pine, fir and spruce beetles chew through his region, march east through the Kootenays and now the north and west. He says the Burns Lake situation brings into focus the biggest problem identified by the auditor: the poor state of B.C.’s forest inventory. As much as threequarters of it is out of date, some by decades. Much of it is based on aerial photographs rather than on-theground assessment by foresters. Species have shifted.
And at a time when climate factors have caused the most rapid changes in the 100-year history of the B.C. Forest Service, budget cuts and reorganization into a natural resources ministry have taken their toll. Even with the most recent appraisals completed last summer for four forest districts, including the Burns Lake district, the ministry still can’t say if there are enough logs available to rebuild Babine. Simpson says the industry knows the answer. Two of the world’s highest-capacity sawmills are at Houston and Vanderhoof, on either side of Burns Lake, and their huge salvage log supply is degrading and running out. A political
intervention to “save” the Burns Lake mill would only take shifts away from others. An alternative would be to make Burns Lake a proving ground for bioenergy, to deal with the huge mass of trees that will never make lumber. Finally, a bright note for Burns Lake. The people and the economy are adapting. A job fair in the village offered entry-level as well as skilled positions at the Houston and Vanderhoof mills. There are more positions on offer at the Mount Milligan and Huckleberry mines and Enbridge, which has gas, solar and wind projects on the go. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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The Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society will build a community garden in Courtenay, but not just any community garden. According to society director Tom Grant, the society will ask Courtenay’s homeless and disadvantaged to contribute to the garden by working in it. “A lot of these people who are on the streets or living in poverty and that, you know, they’ve got nothing to fill their day with,” said Grant, noting the success of the society’s soccer and bowling programs. “It really helps to connect with the community, and gives these people a real, I don’t know, a sense of accomplishment, something that they haven’t had in their life for a long time.” Also, food produced by the garden will go to the soup kitchen at St. George’s United Church, and people who contribute to the garden will be able to take fresh produce too. He applied for a $5,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation, and $2,500 was approved. He said he believes this will be enough to build the garden,
and added that he may approach his community contacts for funds as well. Grant submitted a request through Courtenay Coun. Jon Ambler to use City-owned land on Harmston Avenue — which is slated for the new RCMP detachment — for one year. Grant said the site’s proximity to St. George’s is the reason for the choice, because it’s “convenient for the people that we’re looking to attract.” The proposal was discussed at Monday’s council meeting, and Ronna-Rae Leonnard had some concerns. She brought up that the community garden once located at Anderton Avenue and First Street failed when there was no more supervisor. “Community gardens require supervision to actually be successful,” said Leonard. She added that watering infrastructure needs to be looked at, and she suggested talking about more long-term options — like using the old garden at Anderton Avenue and First Street — with Grant, who was not present at the council meeting. Ambler pointed out that Grant is a “community
pillar” and he’s given his personal assurance that he will oversee the garden. He also noted that it’s only for one summer, the project needs to move ahead soon if it’s to happen this year, and it’s at no cost to the City. “It’s a very low-risk, and for us, no-cost experiment into whether this will work,” said Ambler. Coun. Doug Hillian said he was generally supportive of the idea, but had some questions regarding the project’s feasibility. He, like Leonard, suggested speaking with Dawn to Dawn before approving the proposal. Coun. Bill Anglin said he didn’t understand what there was to discuss, and said the request was simple. “They’ve already asked us where they want to put it. They don’t want it at the bottom of First and Anderton. This is where they’d like to go,” said Anglin. “It’s an empty, vacant lot right now; we’re really not using it for anything, we’re not going to use it for the next year. Give them the opportunity, and like I said (earlier), at the end of the day the worst thing is we have overgrown tomato plants.” The motion was passed.
WITH THE SEASON extended, the Crush Slush Cup moves to April 22, the new last day of the season. PHOTO BY GORDON ROSS
Resort extending season After receiving 50 centimetres of new snow over the last seven days, Mount Washington will extend its winter season by a full week in April. Skiers and snowboarders can now carve the slopes until April 22. “Our snowbase is now over 300 centimetres so the decision to extend our winter season was easy,” says Don Sharpe, director of business operations and marketing. With the change of date, fans of Mount Washington events are encouraged to check out the online event calendar to see what’s new for April. “We moved the Crush Slush Cup date to coincide with our last day of the sea-
son, plus we’re hosting some new rail comps and bringing over the Camp of Champions airbag during Easter weekend,” explains event co-ordinator Marina Stevenson. To celebrate the season extension, Mount Washington wants you to save money while on the snow. From accommodation to gear, there are huge savings to be had. For more information on the season extension and to find out about deals on the mountain, visit mountwashington.ca or become a friend of the mountain on Facebook. — Mount Washington Alpine Resort
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