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ALL MONTH: NEW Drop-in Lazer Tag: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 6:30-8pm. Youth aged 8+, teens, adults & families welcome. Ice skates &/or ice cleats available for rent. 24 players/night max. Play 2 x 15min games per night. Till Dec 18th. School Break Toonie Swims: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex. Dec 23rd, 24th, 27th, 30th, 31st and Jan 2nd & 3rd. 1-3pm. 250.287.9234. Building Service Worker Comprehensive: Learn skills to pursue entry level positions in the janitorial industry. Nov 25th - Dec 20th 250.923.9728. 90% of Hockey Games Shown: Riptide Pub now has ”NHL Hockey Centre Package” showing 90% of all hockey games including the east coast teams on their 7 big screen TV’s. 250.830.0044. Indoor Horsemanship & Riding Lessons: Balance Equestrian Centre. Lessons available ALL winter! Plus Sunday’s is horse camp. See ‘Every Week.’ 250.203.6042. Office Party? Festive Luncheon Dec 13th: @ The Royal Coachman, 11am & 1pm Seatings. Delux buffet. Reservations recommended, 250.286.0231. 14th Annual Visit to the North Pole: Rent the North Pole! Leisure Ice is decorated with 100’s of lights, Christmas trees, a toy shop, and of course, Santa & his reindeer are flying overhead. $38.50/hr plus GST. Book your Christmas skate, 250.287.9234 ext.232. Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 6183 Whitaker Rd. Courtenay. Dec 14, 15, 21, 22 & 23 @ 7pm. 338.6901. Santa’s Barn: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 6183 Whitaker Rd. Courtenay. Dec 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22. See Santa 11am- 4pm. 250.338.6901. Garden Lights & Santa’s Barn: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 6183 Whitaker Rd. Courtenay. From Dec 1st - 27th. 5-9pm. 250.338.6901. Festival of Trees Showcase: CR Museum. Till Dec 31st. See beautifully decorated Christmas trees, view Christmas train, handcrafted toys & antique toys. Prizes awarded to; Most unique, most traditional, Best of Festival & People’s Choice. Entry by donation. Artists on site Sat, 10am-4pm & Sun, 12-4pm. Donations help support & develop exhibits aswell as public & school programs. 250.287.3103. The Enchanted Forest: Businesses & employees

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1 DEC SUN C Canucks at Hurricanes: SNET-P, 10am. S CR Storm vs Peninsula Panthers: 4pm. Reality: Nothing But a Collective Hunch! Centre for Spiritual Living, Willow Point Hall. Spoken by a favourite speaker, Pat Zogar. Meditation @ 10am. Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am. 287.1350 /cslcampbellriver. org The Worthshop: Centre for Spiritual Living, 20-964 Shoppers Row, 1-3pm. Effective workshop digging out old negative childhood messages and letting them go. $20 suggested donation. 250.287.1350 / www.cslCampbellRiver.org Banff Mountain Film Festival: Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. 250.287.PINK. 9th Annual Winterfest Parade: Over 30 parade floats to see with theme, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Snowmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Featuring; Santa and the Elves, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer, The Grinch and dog Max, Frosty the Snowman + more great holiday characters. Parade runs, 11am-11:45am. Starts behind Save On Foods in Mariner Square & travels along Ironwood St, to 16th Ave. till arriving @ Spirit Square. Musical entertainment, hot chocolate & goodies in Spirit Square after parade. 250.203.1880.

Christmas Market: Maritime Heritage Ctr, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 10am-3:30pm. Vendors, artisans & crafts. $1 entry. Children free. 203.1399 / market@pierstreet.com All Star Jam: Quinsam Hotel, 12-5pm. Help us help Patty Smith, a Quinnie server for 24yrs, as she goes through cancer. Hosted by Ten Times Bigger. Special guests; Reunion, Molly Hogans, Bentwood Boys & more! Admission by donation. 250.286.9811. CR Hockey Skills Competition: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 3-5:30pm. All ages. Fun afternoon of hockey skill challenges. Goofy prizes for hardest shot, fastest skater, stick handling & shooting accuracy. Teamed into groups of your experience level. 287.9234.

2 DEC MON Teen Scene: Youth ONLY! Come hang @ The Gathering place, 300 Robron, 6-8pm. Cook, listen to music, fun activities, excursions, swimming, skating, pool hall, climbing wall & more. FREE! Sing for Pure Joy Choir: Quadra Is. Comm. Ctr. room 3, 3-4:30pm. 285.3764 / singforpurejoy@gmail.com CR Drum Circle Jam: All hand drummers & percussionist brrecamp@telus.net / 250.923.6858. Babytime: CR Library, 10:30-11am. Nursery rhymes, songs & activities for carefivers with babies 15mths or younger. Meet other parents & engage in pre-literacy learning. 250.287.3655.

3 DEC TUE C Canucks at Predators: SNET-P, 5pm. Flu Clinic: St Patricks Church Hall, 34 Sth Alder St. CR9.30am-11.10am. Influenze Hotline at 250-850-2120.

4 DEC WED Sing for Pure Joy Choir: Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. 285.3764 / singforpurejoy@gmail.com CR Toastmasters: Community Ctr. room 1, 7-8:30pm. Develop speaking & leadership skills. 250.286.0143. CR Garden Club: CR Baptist Ch. North Side 923.0578. Storytime: CR Library, 10:30-11am. Books, rhymes & songs. 250.287.3655.

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6 DEC FRI - Mt. Washington Opens Today! C Canucks vs Coyotes: SNET-P, 7pm. S CR Storm vs Islanders: 7:30pm. CR Hockey Skills Competition: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 3-5:30pm. All ages. Fun afternoon of hockey skill challenges. Goofy prizes for hardest shot, fastest skater, stick handling & shooting accuracy. Teamed into groups of your experience level. 287.9234. Arena Sleepover Parties: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 8:30pm till next morning 8:30am. Ages 7-11yrs. Late-night skating, lazer tag, sports, relay races & games then winding down to a movie with popcorn & wake-up to a light breaky. $35. 250.287.9234. Mount Washington Opens Today: Lifts start 9am.

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Tyee Plaza • Shoppers Row, Campbell River 1.888.231.1499. National Day of Remembrance: Spirit Square, 121pm. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Commemorating lives of 14 women killed in Montréal, 1989. Friday Flick ‘20 Feet from Stardom’: Quadra Community Ctr. $5/Entry. $4/Students & Seniors. 285.3243

7 DEC SAT Santa’s Barn: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar) Grand Opening of the North Pole: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 1:30-4:30pm. All ages. CR residents are invited to the GRAND OPENING at the North Pole for a FREE skate. Colourful Christmas light display , Christmas trees, a toy shop & Santa & his reindeer flying over head. Santa will be there 3-4pm. Get your photo taken with santa & have it emailed to you before Christmas! 250.287.9234. FREE Family Swim: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 12:30-4pm. 250.287.9234. Family Movie, Pizza & Pool Night: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 6-8pm. Float in leisure pool while watching family movie rated G/PG. Movie schedule posted 2 weeks in advance. Bring your inner tubes & pool toys to float on. Entry fee includes 2 slices of Little Caesars pizza, a drink & ice cream cone. $6/person, $15/family. 250.287.9234. A Christmas Celebration: Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. Mixture of traditional & Celtic carols blending together to symbolize the meaning of Christmas & winter.

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From lilting melodies, “A Welsh Noel”; to haunting music of “Celtic Advent Carol”; to spirited “Sleigh Ride”; to jazzy “Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child”; to “Ding Dong Merrily on High”. Songs that’ll have your toes tapping. With special guest; Tara School of Irish Dance. 250.287.PINK. Winter Traditions Around the World: CR Museum, 1-4pm. Hosted in partnership with CR Arts Council & Immigrant Welcome Ctr, as part of ‘Cultural Exchanges Project’. Enjoy traditional displays of; Crafts, decorations, baking, stories & history, pictures, figurines, & costumes. Plus see decorated trees from ‘Festival of Trees’ while enjoying Members Appreciation Day with children’s tree decorating & arrival of Santa! 287.3103. 14th Annual Christmas Market: CR Art Gallery. High quality handcrafted items from 80+ regional artisans. Quadra Island Winter Market & Bazaar: Quadra Island Community Ctr. parking lot, 10am-2pm. Arts, crafts, soaps, baking, yummy lunches & much more! Indoor market, rain or shine. Michele 250.285.3747. A Christmas in Black Creek: Black Creek Community Ctr, 9am-3pm. Celebrate the season starting with a $5 pancake breaky with Santa, 9-11am. At 10am kids can make a xmas craft while parents shop upstairs. Plus wreath making for everyone, unique, hand-crafted gifts, home-made soaps, woodwork & preserves. Snacks & small lunch items available. Raffle tickets for Christmas baskets. Entry $2. bccaonline.ca / 337.5190. Fair Trade Global Craft Fair: Timberline School Gym,

9 10am-4pm. Vendors include CR Grandmothers to Grandmothers, Ten Thousand Villages, The Gathering Place, African Fair Trade Society & much more. A wide variety of beautiful, unique & ethical gifts. Lunch & snack concession. Fun and festive event! 250.923.9500. Monsters in the Closet: Musical comedy about babysitter rescuing her charges from monsters. School aged cast & band. Doors, 7pm. Dec 8th, 1:30pm. 285.3243 Snowman Candle Holders: Community Ctr, 1-3pm. Paint cute little snowman candle-holders & while they’re drying create an ornament. For grades 4+. $18. 250.287.9234. Soapworks & Other Smelly Stuff: Sportsplex Kitchen room 2, 10am-1pm. For grades 3-6. $27. 923.7911.

8 DEC SUN C Canucks vs Avalanche: SNET-P, 5pm. Stilling the Doubting, Shouting Monkey Mind: Centre for Spiritual Living, Willow Point Hall. Presented by favourite speaker, Pat Zogar. Meditation @ 10am. Celebration @ 10:30am. 287.1350 /cslcampbellriver.org Santa’s Barn: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar). Christmas Market: See 1st. Monsters in the Closet: See 7th.

9 DEC MON C Canucks vs Hurricanes: SNET-P, 7pm. Teen Scene: Youth ONLY! Come hang @ The Gathering place, 300 Robron, 6-8pm. Cook, listen to music,

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10 DEC TUE 11 DEC WED Sing for Pure Joy Choir: Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. 285.3764 / singforpurejoy@gmail.com CR Toastmasters: Community Ctr. room 1, 7-8:30pm. Develop speaking & leadership skills. 250.286.0143. CR Celiac Support Group: Sunshine Wellness Ctr, CR Hospital 7pm. 250.923.3638 / 250.923.4319. 12 DEC THU Intimate with Roger Seldon & Jilli Martini Band: Tidemark Lounge, 7pm. Admission $10. All funds go to the performing artist. 250.287.7899. Night Skiing Begins: Mt. Washington, 3:30-9pm. Thurs-Sun nights. 1.888.231.1499.

C Canucks vs Oilers: CBC, 6pm. S CR Storm vs Nanaimo Buccaneers: 7:30pm. Friday Movies on Ice: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 5:15-8pm. Leisure ice-skate while watching a G/ PG rated family movie. Movie posted 2 weeks in advance. Admission includes 2 slices of Little Caesars Pizza and a juice box. 250.287.9234. Stuff Your Face: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 7-9pm. Ages 6+. Entry fee includes snacks, weird eating challenges, Cheeto Head races & other crazy messy fun. Be prepared to be covered in goo. Showers included. $6. 250.287.9234. Specialized Rec. Christmas Baking: Community Ctr Catering Kitchen, 3-5pm. Make variety of yummy traditional & not so traditional holiday treats. 2/$22. Gem & Mineral Club Meeting: Community. Ctr. Craft room, 7:30pm.

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Santa’s Barn: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar) Santa Toonie Swim: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 12:30-4pm. All ages. Kick-off your holiday season with a swim with Santa! Santa arrives @ 2pm. PLUS lots of fun winter activities & challenges. Great family fun! Free photo of Santa emailed to you. 250.287.9234. Cinema; It’s a Wonderful Life: Tidemark Theatre, 1pm. 1947 film about an angel who helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. 250.287.PINK. Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar). Christmas Themed LEGO Day: CR Museum, 1-2:30pm. Register, 250.287.3103. Quadra Singer’s Christmas Concert: Quadra Community Ctr. 7:30pm. 250.285.2393.

15 DEC SUN Santa’s Barn: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar) Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar). Christmas Market: See 1st. Sun Elsa’s Circus Show: Quadra Community Ctr. 2:30pm. 250.285.2393.

16 DEC MON Teen Scene: Youth ONLY! Come hang @ The Gathering place, 300 Robron, 6-8pm. Cook, listen to music, fun activities, excursions, swimming, skating, pool hall, climbing wall & more. FREE!

Meaningful Media Night: Immigrant Welcome Ctr. (Robron Ctr), 3:30-8pm. Dinner & movie to raise awareness, start discussions & share stories. Free! 830.0171.

17 DEC TUE C Canucks at Wild: SNET-P, 5pm.

18 DEC WED CR Toastmasters: Community Ctr. room 1, 7-8:30pm. Develop speaking & leadership skills. 250.286.0143.

19 DEC THU C Canucks at Stars: SNET-P, 5:30pm. Mount Washington Winter Wonderland: Till Jan 5th. 1.888.231.1499. Ultimate Frisbee: All-weather field, Sportsplex, 7:30pm. Bring 2 t-shirts white & dark. campbellriverultimate.com CR Twinning Society Meeting: City Hall, committee room, 7:30pm. Creating friendship & promotion with sister city, Ishikari, Japan. info@twinningcr.bc.ca

20 DEC FRI - Last Day of School C Canucks at BlackHawks: TSN, 5pm. S CR Storm vs Oceanside Generals: 7:30pm. Specialized Rec. Christmas Baking: Community Ctr Catering Kitchen, 3-5pm. Make variety of yummy traditional & not so traditional holiday treats. 2/$22. Celebration of Light: Maritime Heritage Centre, 7-9pm. Hosted by Centre for Spiritual Living. Solstice celebrating attributes of Spirit, with live music, meditation, and inspiration. Donations gratefully

13 accepted. Potluck social followed with appetizers. 250.287.1350 /www.cslCampbellRiver.org Cosmic Rock n’ Glow Swim: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 8-9:30pm. Ages 8-11yrs. Evening of games, challenges & fun! $5 entry includes; glow item, snacks & drink. 250.287.9234.

21 DEC SAT - School Winter Break 10th Anniversary - Canadian Country Christmas: Lion’s Club Hall. Showtime, 7:30pm. Featuring; Sean Hogan, Sue Medley, Doug Folkins & Rodrigo. With special guests; Andreas & Eggenberger. Plus performance by Tara School of Irish Dancing. Catered by Serious Coffee. Tix $25 - adults. $15 - children 17yrs & under @ Serious Coffee, CR Hospice Society or 250.286.1121. Santa’s Barn: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar) Xmas Ice Colouring Contest: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 1:30-4:30pm. All ages. Paint your favourite scene or character on the ice. Tempera paints & coloured felts will be provided. Cool prizes for top 3 drawings in each age category and candy canes for all. Merry Xmas! 250.287.9234. Sleepover Pool Party: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 8:30pm till next morning 8:30am. Ages 8-11yrs. Late night swimming, lazer tag, funky crafts, face painting & games. Winding down to movie with popcorn and waking up to light breaky. $35. 250.287.9234. Cinema; ‘Elf’: Tidemark Theatre, 1pm. 250.287.PINK Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar).

Winter Solstice Social: CR Museum. Today marks the first day of winter & announcement of People’s Choice Awards for the Festival of Trees! 250.287.3103. Quadra Island Winter Market & Bazaar: Quadra Island Community Ctr. parking lot, 10am-2pm. Arts, crafts, soaps, baking, yummy lunches & much more! Indoor market, rain or shine. Michele 250.285.3747. Discover Old Time Gospel Singing: Discovery Community Church, 250 10th Ave, 7pm. Come sing with us, gospel specials. Bob Bull, 250.287.8079.

22 DEC SUN C Canucks vs Jets: SNET-P, 5pm. Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar). Santa’s Barn: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar) Santa’s @ Mt. Washington: Join Mr. & Mrs. Claus in their North Pole photo booth. Photo’s from 12-2pm. 23rd too. 250.338.1386.

23 DEC MON Winter Breakaway: Strathcona Gardens Rec Complex, Swim, skate, play games & create Christmas crafts to decorate your house while the parents get Christmas chores completed. 250.287.9234. School Break Toonie Swim: See ‘All Month’ @ top of calendar FMI & more toonie swims. Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble: See ‘All Month’ (top of calendar). Santa’s @ Mt. Washington: See 22nd. Mistletoe Munchkins: Community Ctr, Preschool

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room 5, 10-11:30am. Introduce little ones to the spirit of Christmas by joining a fun & interactive party filled with singing, Christmas crafts, decorations, stories & more. 250.286.1161.

ington, 7-8pm. Impressive torchlight parade of staff skiing down face of mountain with torches, creating beautiful light show, followed by fireworks. Live entertainment @ Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill after. 1.888.231.1499.

24 DEC TUE

27 DEC FRI

School Break Toonie Swim: See ‘All Month’ @ top of calendar FMI & more toonie swims. Christmas Eve Church Service on the Mountain: For those spending the holidays on Mt. Washington. Four Square Church will present non-denominational Christmas Eve service in Whiskey Jack room of Alpine Lodge, 7pm. 1.888.231.1499. Woman Empowering Women: Royal Coachman carriage room, 5:30-9pm. Networking & dinner with a keynote speaker. Presented by CR Business & Professional Women’s Network. info@bpwn.org / 286.1327.

School Break Toonie Swim: See ‘All Month’ @ top of calendar FMI & more toonie swims.

25 DEC WED - Christmas!!!

29 DEC SUN

Merry Christmas Everybody!

28 DEC SAT

Aladdin - A Christmas Pantomime: Tidemark Theatre. Presented by River City Players. Playing Dec 28, 29, 30 @ 7:30pm and Dec 31 @ 2pm. Under 12yrs, $15. Students & Seniors, $18. Adults, $20. www.TidemarkTheatre.com / 250.287.PINK. Ted’s Apres: Mt. Washington, Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live performance by west coast singer/songwriter, Lance Lapointe, one of the most requested performers. 1.888.231.1499. LEGO Day: CR Museum, 1-2:30pm. Register, 287.3101.

26 DEC THU

C Canucks at Flames: SNET-P, 4:30pm. Aladdin - A Christmas Pantomime: See 28th.

Ted’s Boxing Day Bash: Mt. Washington, Fat Teddy’s Pub, 3:30pm-1am. Hosted by favourite band, ‘Megalicious’. Some of the best rock musicians on the west coast, playing the best of 80’s & today. Eat, dance & have fun. Band @ 9:30pm. No cover. 1.888.231.1499. Ted’s Apres: Mt. Washington, Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live performance by west coast singer/songwriter, Lance Lapointe, one of the most requested performers. 1.888.231.1499. PEPSI Torchlight Parade & Fireworks: Mt. Wash-

C Canucks vs Flyers: SNET-P, 7pm. Pond Hockey Tournament: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 9am-3pm. Ages 4-10yrs. No minimum skill requirement. Divided into teams based on age & experience. Fee includes: 5 X 20min hockey games, pizza, juice & snacks. Fun skate package, floor hockey, hockey videos & hockey shoot-out during down time. Prizes for winning team. $45. 250.287.9234. School Break Toonie Swim: See ‘All Month’ @ top of calendar FMI & more toonie swims. Aladdin - A Christmas Pantomime: See 28th.

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New Year Celebrations in Campbell River 31 DEC TUE - New Years Eve! Pre-New Years Eve Dinner & Drinks: Riptide Pub. Seafood & steak specials. Fine dining desserts. Special blingy cocktails & champagne. 2 seatings. Reservations recommended, 250.830.0044. Family NYE Celebration: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 5-9pm. All welcome! Pond hockey, iceskating, games, swimming, water games, crazy pool challenges, Active Family games, kids craft station in lobby, clowns, face painting, tatoos & entertainment all night. 250.287.9234. NYE Party: Royal Coachman. Live performers, ‘The New Mother Earth’. Door Prizes; $500 prize and a Travel Voucher from Travel Place! 250.286.0231. School Break Toonie Swim: See ‘All Month’ @ top of calendar FMI & more toonie swims. Aladdin - A Christmas Pantomime: See 28th. Xmas Ice Colouring Contest: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 1:30-4:30pm. All ages. Paint your favourite scene or character on ice. Tempera paints & coloured felts provided. Cool prizes for top 3 drawings in each age category and candy canes for all. Merry Xmas! 250.287.9234. Ted’s Apres: NYE Edition: Mt. Washington, Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill, 3:30-4:30pm. Special unplugged performance featuring; Members of Megalicious, Vocal impressio, Jona Kristionsson, & guitar powerhouse, Burke Ehmig. 1.888.231.1499. NYE Snowshoe Tour & Fondue Dinner: Mt. Washington, Raven Lodge. Snowshoe through majestic forest growth then return to three-course fondue dinner. Pre-book. 1.888.231.1499. Tube Park NYE Party: Mt. Washington, 6-9pm. Family

fun way to ring in the new year. Music, prizes and hot chocolate. 1.888.231.1499. Family NYE Mountain Party: Mt. Washington, Alpine Lodge, 6:30pm. Arts, crafts & games for kids. Fantastic buffet dinner. Juno nominated children’s performer, Helen Austin & daughter Daisy on stage @8pm. Great interactive show featuring songs from highly acclaimed albums, ‘Always Be A Unicorn’ & ‘Colour It’. Early countdown @ 9pm. Reserve, 1.888.231.1499. NYE @ Teds: Mt. Washington, Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill, 8pm-2am. Ring in the new year on a mountain with a rock band! Featuring; Megalicious and DJ Haus with best of 80’s & today. Party favours & complimentary champagne toast @ midnight. Adults 19+ only. Tix $25. 1.888.231.1499.

1 JAN WED - New Years Day! C Canucks vs Lightning: TSN, 7pm. 34th Annual Saratoga Polar Bear Swim: Saratoga Beach, 11am. Start the new year with a shock, surprise & joy of dunking into the cold east coast ocean. Preregister 11am-12pm. Bag-pipe playing @ 11:30am.

17 Swim @ 12pm. Join in the camaraderie as you ‘defrost’ by 2 big bonfires. Prizes for best costume and oldest/ youngest male & female polar bear swimmers. Plus take home a ribbon to prove your defeat against the freezing ocean. Fire Department on site for any cold water rescue emergencies. Pop on over to Fishermans Lodge for a beer and a bite after.

2 JAN THU School Break Toonie Swim: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 1-3pm. 250.287.9234. Ultimate Frisbee: All-weather field, Sportsplex, 7:30pm. Bring 2 t-shirts white & dark. campbellriverultimate.com

Pre-new years eve celebrating Seafood and Steak Specials Fine dining desserts Special Cocktails & champagne Two Seatings - Reservations recommended

3 JAN FRI S CR Storm vs Nanaimo Buccaneers: 7:30pm. School Break Toonie Swim: Strathcona Gardens Rec. Complex, 1-3pm. 250.287.9234. For more Vancouver Island things to do visit, WhatsOnDigest.com

4 JAN SAT 5 JAN SUN Burning Bowl Celebration: Centre for Spiritual Living, Willow Point Hall. Release the ‘old’ and embrace the ‘ideal life’ for 2014. Meditation, 10am. Sunday Celebration, 10:30am. 287.1350 / cslcampbellriver.org

6 JAN MON - Back to School 9 JAN THU Snowed in Comedy Tour: Tidemark Theatre, 8pm. Tour returns after stellar show received rave reviews. Featuring Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Craig Campbell & Pete Johansson. TidemarkTheatre.com / 287.PINK.

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Tue, Dec 3, 2013 The Little Mermaid, Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes, The Wolverine, The Smurfs 2, The Hangover Trilogy Tue Dec 10, 2013 Mary Poppins, Muppet Treasure Island and The Great Muppet Caper Of Pirates & Pigs, Big, Despicable Me 2, Fast & Furious 6 Tue Dec 17, 2013 The Lone Ranger, Elysium Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Kick-Ass 2, Prisoners The Family Tue Dec 24, 2013 Insidious : Chapter 2 Tue Dec 31, 2013 Hell Baby, Don Jon

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Wed, Dec 4, 2013 Eve Online: Rtn, Far Cry 3, Guardians of Middle-earth, Guilty Gear XX , Core Plus Fri, Dec 6, 2013 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Modern Combat 4, Mutant Mudds, Awesomenauts Tue Dec10, 2013 The Snowman and the Snowdog, Test Drive: Ferrari, 007 Legends, Black Knight Sword, Grand Theft Auto Thu, Dec 12, 2013 Black Knight Sword, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Tue, Dec 17, 2013 umby Toss, Nights into Dreams HD, Q.U.B.E., Street Fighter X Mega Man,

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3rd Annual Complimentary Traditional Turkey Dinner December 18th - starts 5pm by donation 100% to our food bank (excluding Liquor)

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THAT’S THE WAY IT IS TOUR Interview with Randy Elvis Friskie Today, Friskie is one of the top Elvis Presley tribute artists in North America. His career has spanned three decades and he continues to pack concert halls wherever he plays. His January 2014 ‘That’s the way it is Tour’, Randy will be reliving the movie music memories from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Joined by his daughter now 23, Cassandra who will be performing many female artists such as Marilyn Munro, Liza Minnelli and Cher. WO: Thanks for putting some time aside today Randy to talk to us. I love that you are doing a tour featuring special hits from Elvis movies, where did the idea come from. Randy: Its never been done before, and we are always looking to bring to life different parts of Elvis that people can relive. There are some great memories with the music in his movies. WO: Can we expect to see the stage set, and the outfits similar to the movies. Randy: Yes, most definitely, we have some big props, there will be a huge screen, and our outfits will match each movie. The tour has a huge crew, we want it to be just like the movie, right down to the white shorts and leis. You will see the same guitars with the same sounds, Its going to be a really cool show. WO: So how many of Elvis’s movies will we expect to hear songs from. Randy: His movies had great songs, and we will be performing one or two songs from just about all of them… WO: Randy you have been a musician since you were a kid, what do you say to people that call you an Elvis impersonator.

Randy: I’m not an impersonator I’m an entertainer that gives tribute to Elvis Presley. There are a lot of impersonators and many of them have the wrong attitude, Elvis wasn’t arrogant he was a humble guy, and very cool, he never had a rock star attitude. WO: Randy I have to say, everything about you is like Elvis, your sound, the way you move and even that cool sexy voice that Elvis had when he spoke; what is your female fan club like, and how do you keep it up. Randy: I have great fans, and yes lots of them are women… The moves just happen I don’t have anything planned I just move with the music, I can still do the splits, but after about 3 or 4 shows, I start to walk funny.

They call her the little girl with the big voice. Cassandra now 23 has been singing with her dad since she was 9 years old… WO: Cassie, What you will be bringing to the tour. Cassie: Most of Elvis Presley’s movies have a female star in each. I will be performing many of those, plus Marilyn Munro and Liza Minellie, plus back up vocals. WO: What was it like growing up with Elvis for a dad? Cassie: Well I thought it was normal, but then I realized I was the only girl that my dad asked to borrow eye-liner. WO: Whats the future for Cassandra Friskie. Cassie: Well Iam never afraid to try a new character, and as long as I’m singing I’m happy. I’m starting to do more shows on my own, and spend a lot of time in the recording studio. WO: It was great to talk to both of you, and I can’t wait for the new show. Thank you • Interviewed by, Cathy Kaardal from Whats On Digest.

Dec 1

Banﬀ Mountain Film Festival 7:00pm

December 1 - 7.00pm Tix - 27 Adult - $22 Student/Senior What began as a one-day festival of climbing films, has now blossomed into a nine-day event in Banff and a year-round film tour which encompasses over 500 screenings on all continents.

Dec 5

Tidemark Lounge

Wire Choir - Ralph Barrat - 7:00pm Tickets - $10 donation Their repertoire encompasses traditional swing, through jazz standards to modern classics and can be customized to suit the occasion.

Dec 7th - 7.30pm A Christmas Celebration A mixture of traditional a Celtic carols that blend together. Tix $18

Dec 12

Tidemark Lounge

Roger Seldon, Jilli Martini Band 7:00pm $10 donation

Dec - 14th - 1.00pm Its A Wonderful Life An Angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.

Jan 25 Randy Elvis Frisky - 7:30pm

January 25 - 7.30pm Tickets - $37.50 THAT’S THE WAY IT IS TOUR Friskie’s spine tingling performance brings the King to life. That’s The Way It Is Tour will showcase on stage some of the most memorable moments and music from Elvis’ movies.

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NEW Dart Board League: Riptide Pub, 250.830.0044. Royal Coachman Specials: 4-5-6 Wings; 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6. 286.0231. Ladies 5Pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 7pm. 286.1177. Men’s 10pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 7pm. 286.1177. Beginner Tai Chi: Sportsplex, 10am-12pm. 250.286.9768 Archery Range Open: Fish & Wildlife, 6:30-8pm. 923.1838. crfw.net Learn Spanish: Black Creek Community Ctr, 7-8pm. Beginners to intermediate classes. $15/1hr. 778.420.0909. Sing for Pure Joy Choir: Quadra Is. Comm. Ctr. room 3, 3-4:30pm. 285.3764 / singforpurejoy@gmail.com Texas Hold’em: Willows Neighbourhood Pub, 923.8311. Re-Enchant the World with Melodies: Quadra Is. Comm. Ctr. 3-4:30pm. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: Lions Den. Weigh in, 8:30-9:35am. Meeting, 9:50-11am. Square Dance Lessons: CR Eagles, 7:30pm. 1st two lessons free. Chris 923 9492 / Geo 287.9006 / Fred 287.3345 Open Mic: Serious Coffee 6-9pm 923.1312 Crib: CR Legion. Register 6:30pm, Game 7pm. 286.6831. Dart League: Eagles Lounge, 7pm. 250.287.4990. Zumba: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190 Poker: Willows Neighbourhood Pub, 7pm 923.8311 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School 6:30-7:30pm 337.5190 Parent & Tots: Quadra Community Ctr, 9:30am-12pm. Sing 4 Pure Joy: Quadra Community Ctr, Rm 3, 3-4:30pm. singforpurejoy@gmail.com Weight Watchers Meeting: Quadra Comm. Ctr, 6-7pm. AA Meeting: Quadra Comm. Ctr, 7-9pm. 285.3656 Family Gym: Com. Ctr, 10:30-11:30am, free. 286.1161. Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Courtenay

EVERY TUESDAY Drop-in Meditation w/ Lucas Stiefvater: Oceans Resort, 7-8pm. Free, 923.4281 / info@oceanresort.ca Drop-in Lazer Tag: Strathcona Gardens, 5:30-7pm. 287.9234 Royal Coachman Specials: Primb Rib Buffet Dinner $23 & 4-5-6 Wings; 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6. 286.0231. Seniors 5pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 10:30am. 250.286.1177. Junior 5pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 4pm. 250.286.1177. Dragon Boat Practice: Corilair floatplane dock, 5:45pm, Linda 778-420-0805 or info@braveheartsdragonboat.ca Acoustic Jam: CR Lodge, 7pm. 250.287.7446. JukeBox Bingo: Pipers on the Ridge, 7pm. Great music, prizes & fun! Like regular bingo but music instead of #’s Free! 250.283.7533. Re-Enchant the World with Melodies: Quadra Is. The Lions Den (Across from Thrifty’s) 7:30-9pm. Weight Watchers Meeting: Maritime Heritage Ctr, 11am & 6pm, 250.286.3161. CR Seniors Lunch: Sportsplex, 12-3pm. Lunch, bingo, crafts, crib, Mexican trail, bridge, 50/50 draw. Sing 4 Pure Joy: The Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. singforpurejoy@gmail.com Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: Lutheran Church. Weigh in, 7:45-8:50am. Meeting, 9:05-10am. Aikido/Martial Arts: Self defense using locks, pins, throws & immobilizations. Troy 203.3237 CR Gun Club: Jr 11-17yrs, 7pm Mark 286.1550 CR Runners: Sportsplex, 6pm (Technical workout) Drop-in Meditation: Ocean Resort, 7-8pm. All levels. 250.792.3165. Evening Energizer: Black Cr. Cm. Hall 6:15 337.5190 Discovery Toastmasters: Rm 1 Com.Ctr. 12-1pm.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY ‘Rock On’ Climbing Sessions: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 6-8pm. 287.7625 Royal Coachman Specials: 2 for 1 Sirloin or NYSteak + 4-5-6 Wings; 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6. 286.0231. Ladies 10pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 10:30am. 250.286.1177. Beginner Tai Chi: Sportsplex, 7:30pm-9pm. 286.9768. Diabetic Drop-in: CR Hospital, Sunshine Wellness Ctr. 3-4pm. 250.850.2607 Sing for Pure Joy Choir: Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. 285.3764 / singforpurejoy@gmail.com Island Voices Chamber Choir: Need tenor & basses. joanne.preston@shaw.ca . 337.5730. Evening Church in the Square: Spirit Square, 7-9pm. Christian outreach service. SpiritSquare.ca Fun Swims: Centennial Pool, 2:30-4pm. Theme each week w/ games & prizes. Till Aug 14th. 923.7911. VIHA Flu Clinic: St. Pat’s Church Hall, 3-6pm, 850.2110 Therapeutic Relaxation Skills Program: Hospice Office, 301 Dogwood St. 3:30-5:30pm. 45min session to help the body & mind deal with illnesses. Caregivers & volunteers welcome to participate. CRHospice.org Sing 4 Pure Joy: The Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. 285.3764. Jam/Songcircle: Serious Coffee 6:30-8:30pm 923.1312 CR Toastmasters: Community Ctr. room 1, 7-8:30pm. Develop speaking & leadership skills. 250.286.0143. Karaoke: Heriot Bay Inn 7:30pm 285.3539 8-Ball Pool League: Eagles Lounge, 7pm. 250.287.4990. Boxing: Eagles Hall 6-8pm. Mike, 287.9632. Fitbody Boot Camp: Inside CR Judo Club 450 Merecroft, 5:45/7/9:30am, 204.3845 Wednesday Walkers: Shore Runners, 8-9am. Bring dogs & stollers. Sylia 286.1364 Run Club: Shore Runners, 5:30-6:30pm, 286.1364. CR Gun Club: Indoor , 7pm, 2600 Quinsam Rd Al 923.6388 Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 8:30pm-1am, 286.9811 Parents & Babes: QCC, 11am. All Weather Family Place: Dick Murphy Park, Tyee Spit, 9:30-10:45am. Family Place: Comm. Ctr. 1-3pm. 286.1161. Multi-cultural Family Place: Robron Ctr, 6:30-8pm. 923.4918

EVERY THURSDAY Live Entertainment: Playtime Gaming, PlaytimeGaming. ca Royal Coachman Specials: 4-5-6 Wings; 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6. 286.0231. CR Auctions: 1358 Marwalk Cres. (next to Eagles Hall),

6pm. Viewing hrs: Wed & Thu, 9am-5pm. 250.287.3939 / CRAuctions.ca Wine & Dine: Royal Coachman. Buy a bottle of wine with your meal for only $15. 286.0231. Kayak Polo (16+): Strathcona Gardens, 9-10pm Bring kayak, pre-reg. 287.9234 (1st & 3rd Thu) Open Mic Nite: Café Aroma (Quadra Is.), 285.2404 Island Phoenix Acapella Chorus: 210 Beech St. (beside Best Wok). Rehearses 7-9:30pm. Women’s 4-part harmony. Connie/Sandi, 923.0101. Drop-in Lazer Tag: Strathcona Gardens, 5:30-7pm. 287.9234 Live Entertainments Returns: Playtime Gaming. Wing Nite: Pipers on the Ridge (Gold River Pub), 283.7533 Mixed 5pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 7pm. 250.286.1177 NEW Open Mic: Misty Fins, 6:30pm. Hosted by Lucas Antoni & Mitch Mussenden from ‘How Could I?’ 287.4320 Learn Spanish: Serious Coffee, 5-6pm. Beginners to intermediate classes. $15/1hr. 778.420.0909. Youth OpenMic: Serious Coffee, 7-9pm, 923.1312. 99.7 River Concerts: Spirit Square, 7-9pm. SpiritSquare. Museum at Campbell River Fundraiser

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Youth Group: Baptist Church, 7pm, 287.8831 Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School Gym, 6-7pm. BCCA, 337.5190. Parents & Tots: QCC, 10am-12pm. Prayer Mtg: Quadra Is. Bible Church, 7pm. Quadra Singers Community Choir: QCC, 6:45pm. Parent & Child Cultural Drop-in: Laichwiltach, 11am12:30pm, 286.0948. Baby Time: Comm. Ctr. 10-11:30am. 286.1161. Cedar Grove Family Place: Cedar Grove, 1-3pm.

EVERY FRIDAY Royal Coachman Specials: TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) wings $5 from 3-6pm. 286.0231. Rock n’Bowl: CR Bowling Ctr. 9pm-12am 286.1177 Burger & Beer Nite: Pipers on the Ridge Pub (Gold River), only $15, 283.7533. Family Fun 5pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 5:30pm. 250.286.1177. DJ Just Rob with Your Dance Requests: Paramount Music Hall, 10pm, (No cover till 11pm) 286.1841. Archery Range Open: Fish & Wildlife, 6:30-8pm. 923.1838. crfw.net Wine & Chocolate by Bike: Explore the Valley, afternoons, $69, 3.5hrs, 1.855.830.8522. ‘Rock On’ Climbing Sessions: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 6-8pm. 287.7625 Family & Teen Ctr Drop-In Program: Comm. Ctr, New ‘Youth Zone’. 11-18yrs old. 7-10:30pm. 286.1161. Live Music Jam Nite: Jonny’s Bar, 8pm-12am, Local talents 850.1233 Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am. Family Gym: Sportsplex, 10:30-11:30am, free, 923.7911 Quadra Is. Farmers Market & Bazaar: Quadra Com. Ctr. Arts, crafts, veggies & more! Michele 285.3747 Unplugged: Guitar/Singing Jam @ Quadra Is. Upper Realm, 7:45pm CR Legion Fun: 5:30pm. Free Bingo, Karaoke, meat & paddle draw 7:30pm 286.6831 Open Mic: Serious Coffee 7-10pm 923.1312 Meat Draws: Eagles Hall, 287.4990. CR Legion Fun: Bingo. Karaoke. Meat & paddle draws. 250.287.4671. Social Dance Lessons: Lorraine 923.5148 Dinner & Dancing: Eagles Lounge, Meat draw 5pm Youth Groups: 12-19yrs, 7:30pm, Christian Life 287.3476 Seniors Lunch - 11am CR Common Mall, 914.4401. Gamblers Anonymous: St. Patricks Church, 7pm. Ballroom Dancing: Sportsplex, 7-8:30pm. 923.7043 Song Circle Jam: Comm. Ctr, The Lounge, 7-9pm. Brian, maddog13@shaw.ca Toddler Time: Comm. Ctr, 9:30-11:30am, 286.1161. Family Place: Comm. Ctr. 1-3pm. 286.1161. Song Circle: Evening for music lovers, bring instruments & singing voices. 7pm-9pm. Brian Jones maddog13@shaw.ca Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am, 286.9811

EVERY SATURDAY Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am, 286.9811 Rock ‘n’Bowl: CR Bowling Centre 9pm-12am 286.1177 Quadra Island Winter Market & Bazaar: Starts Oct 5th & continues every 1st & 3rd Saturday of month. Quadra Island Community Ctr. parking lot, 10am-2pm. Indoor market, rain or shine. Stella, 285.3184. Dance to DJ Just Rob: Paramount Music Hall, (No cover till 11pm) 286.1841. Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325. Steak Night: CR Legion, 250.287.4671. Jam with the Band: Quinsam Hotel, 3-6pm. 286.9811. Live Music Jam Nite: Johnny’s Bar & Lounge, Willow Point, 8pm-12am, 850.1233 Weight Watchers Meeting: Maritime Ctr. 9am, 286.3161 Family Drop-in Art Program: CR Art Gallery 1-3pm (Alternate Sat’s) 287.2261 Boot Camp: Black Creek Com. Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190

EVERY SUNDAY Horse Camp: Balance Equestrian Ctr. 6-12yr olds, 1-4pm. $60/day. 250.203.6042. Royal Coachman Specials: Primb Rib Buffet Dinner $23 & 4-5-6 Wings; 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6. 286.0231. Sunday Buffet: Mudslingers, 286.0231 Meditation & Celebration: Ctr for Spiritual Living 10am @ Willow Point Lions Hall. Susan, 914.4498. Brunch Menus Ala Carte: 10:30-2pm. Quay West 286.9988 ‘Rock On’ Climbing Sessions: On the Rocks Climbing

Gym, 1-3pm. 287.7625 Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration: Willow Pt. Hall, 10am. CampbellRiver.csl.org / 923.6314 Hospitality 10pin Bowling: CR Bowling Ctr, 5pm. 286.1177 Crib Tournament: Pipers - Gold River 2pm, 283.7533 Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325. Karaoke: Quinsam Hotel, 9pm-2am. 286.9811. Church in the Square: Spirit Square, 2-4pm. Christian outreach service. SpiritSquare.ca Sunday Celebration: Meditation 10am, Celebration 10:30am. 250.850.3064. “The Blue Kats & Friends”: Landing Pub, Quadra Is. 3pm. 285.3713 Karaoke: The Quinsam Hotel 9pm-2am 286.9811 Quadra Sunday Painters: 11am-2pm 285.3390 Church Service: CR Vineyard Church 10am 923.1338 Chances: 6-Up Drop-In w/ $50 games 12-2pm Evening 1/2 Price Booklets. Snake Mania: Strathcona Pool 7:30-8:30pm. 287.9234 Run Club: 7:30am Dogwood& Hilchey, murrayga@telus.net Sayward Christian Fellowship Service: 740 Gentry Rd, 11am, 282.3499 AA Meetings: Heritage Hall Sayward, 7:30pm Kids Days: Mt. Cain www.mountcain.com

EVERY DAY Youth Bouldering: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, Unlimited bouldering w/ shoes & chalk $5. 287.7625

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1262-16th Ave Ricky’s gift cards fit all budgets, tastes and occasions! For the holidays and every day. Available in any denomination.

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135 Brant Rd, Campbell R 250-287-4424 4 Banners

1319 Island Hwy

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www.royalcoachmaninn.ca

84 Dogwood St

250-286-0231

4 Quinsam Hotel Bar

1500 N. Island Hwy

250-287-7127

4 Salmon Point Pub

2158 Salmon Point Rd.

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250-923-7272

4 Willows Neighbourhood Pub

521 Rockland Rd.

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250-923-8311

4 MVP Pub & Restaurant Merecroft Village Dogwood St 250-286-4944

4 Rip Tide Marine Pub Open 7 days a Week • 250-923-3973 Willows Market, Willow Pt.

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Discovery Mall, Island Hwy

250-830-0044

INTERNATIONAL 4 Acropolis Kuizina - Greek

Merecroft Village

250-914-0909

4 Beijing House Authentic Chinese

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203-871 Island Hwy

250-914-4997

q Canton Chinese q Best Wok Chinese q Wasabiya Japanese q Rose Bowl Chinese

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CASUAL & FINE DINING 4 Quay West KItchen & Catering

912 Island Hwy

250-286-9988

4 Misty Fins Eatery & Lounge

969 Alder St (next to Scotia) 250-287-4320 4 MVP Pub & Restaurant

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811 13 Ave

250-286-3448

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