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Her dying wish – to marry sweetheart
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Renée Andor Record Staff
North Island College graduates class of 2012. ■ 43
OLYMPIC HOPEFUL
Canada is sending a men’s beach volleyball team to the 2012 Summer Olympics. Will Comox’s Martin Reader be on that team? Time will tell. More precisely, July 7 will tell. Canada clinched an Olympic spot in men’s and women’s beach volleyball Saturday by winning both finals at the Continental Cup Games qualifying tournament in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Shawn Wood, 28, has one goal — to give his 24-year-old fiancée, who was given three to 12 months to live, a beautiful wedding. “I was there and the doctors came in and told her she only has about three months to maybe a year at the very most,” said an emotional Wood, adding he turned to his fiancée and asked what the one thing she wanted more than anything else in the world was. “And she said she wanted to be my bride — so it’s a very emotional thing for me. It’s really big, it means the world to us.” Wood and fiancée Emily Niinemets, both from the Comox Valley, have been together since they were teenagers — nine years — and Wood proposed about five years ago, but they just didn’t quite get around to organizing their wedding before. “We’ve been together for so long and you know it’s just one of those things that you kind of put off to whatever, life and whatever happens,” said Niinemets. “But, everybody asks me what do I want, and you know, other than quality and long life, I really just wanted this day for us, and I think we deserve it.” Niinemets noticed a lump on her neck last August, and in January she was diagnosed with Stage 4 aggressive large-cell lymphoma. Wood noted she’s gone through four different kinds of chemotherapy since then, and spent a considerable amount of time in Vancouver for treatment lately. Last week, doctors told her none of the treatments were working. So, when they gave her the option of staying in Vancouver for more treatment or coming home, Niinemets chose to come home to have a better quality of life. The couple wants to spend as much time officially married as they can so they set a wedding date of July 3, but the cost of spending time in Vancouver and other health-related expenses left them with no extra money for a wedding. Wood set up an indiegogo account online over the week-
YOUNG COURTENAY COUPLE Shawn Wood, 28, and fiancée Emily Niinemets, 24, are reaching out to the community to help make Niinemets’ dream wedding a reality on July 3. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR end with a goal of $5,000 for the wedding and a honeymoon by the closing date of July 11. On Monday, the link was shared around Facebook, and the donations reached about $1,000. As of Tuesday morning, a whopping $5,940 had been donated. Wood’s best man, Dave Sabanis, leaped in to help plan the wedding and Sabanis’ father made a large donation that paid for the tuxedo, rings and limousine. Quality Foods offered to make them their wedding cake. And the Courtenay White Spot, where Niinemets worked as a server until she was diagnosed with cancer, offered to hold the wedding reception there and take care of the food. The restaurant is also doing a 50/50 draw for a gift basket to raise money for the couple’s wedding. When the Record caught up with the couple Monday, they were astounded by the outpouring of community support. “It’s absolutely phenomenal; everyone’s come together, people are doing decorations, flowers,
we’ve had like 10 people offer to do photography and that kind of stuff,” said Wood. “I have so many friends and family already, you know, and supporters, but it’s just gone crazy,” added Niinemets. “I mean it’s just left, right and centre. I’m getting so, just, overwhelmed with how
many people want to help us out, and it’s great. “As a woman or a girl, you know, you kind of want to plan everything and do it all yourself, but everybody just wants to help me so bad and, you know, I’ve just really got to let them, let people ... see FIANCÉE ■ 2
Refugee finds refuge with job in barber shop Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Yousif Al Halaaq has spent more than half of his life barbering, a trade he needed to put on hold for a few years after fleeing his home country of Iraq. This month, he resumed cutting hair after landing a job at Sixth Street Barbers in Courtenay. “He’s working out really well,”
said Bob Turpin, who hired Yousif. “He’s very happy, and we’re happy that we’re able to give him work in his trade.” Unlike other trades, barbers from other countries do not need to be licensed to work in Canada. “The beauty industry has kind of deregulated itself,” Turpin said. Yousif is a Palestinian Iraqi who, along with his wife Abitsim ... see ONCE ■ 2
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Fiancée vows to keep up the fight Continued from front
YOUSIF AL HALAAQ, second from left, is the most recent addition to Sixth Street Barbers in Courtenay. His co-workers, from left, are Bob Turpin, Marty Brown and Bob Castle Sr.
cancer even though she stopped doing chemotherapy. “I’ve always been a fighter… I don’t want people to think I’m giving up, but it’s come to a point where I just
help me.” All that’s really left for Niinemets to do is to find a wedding dress, enjoy her big day and decide what to do for a honeymoon. She said they are “happy doing whatever together” but are considering going on a cruise because they can get some travelling in but still have the comfort of a room at hand if she’s not feeling well. Whatever they end up doing, Niinemets made it clear she has no intention of giving up her fight against
want quality of life,” said Niinemets. To make a donation, visit www.indiegogo. com and search ‘Help me give my sick fiance a dream wedding.’ writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Quote of the Day It was an Armed Forces school and ❝ all the other five-year-olds yelled out all the stereotypes that exist for my people. To save myself I climbed into a shell of shame and silence that lasted my whole life until my son started school. Kung Jaadee
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Once a barber, always a barber and seven children, fled Baghdad and spent more than three years at two United Nations camps between Iraq and Syria. The family now rents a house in Comox, thanks to the efforts of the Comox Valley Refugee Support Committee. Yousif had owned a barbershop in Baghdad, where Palestinian Iraqis needed to carry identifying green cards. In an earlier interview, Yousif said when the war started in 2003 the Iraqi government started threatening Palestinians who did not leave the country. Muslim extremists would shoot barbers because they were shaving beards and cutting hair. Yousif did not lose his touch with scissors and clippers while living at the camps. A couple of months ago, he demonstrated his skills by cutting his interpreter’s hair. “Very quickly I knew he could cut hair,” said Turpin, who interviewed two other bar-
CORRECTION In a letter to the editor in Friday’s Record, Brian Scott blamed the NDP for selling fast ferries for $20 million. The B.C. Liberals sold them.
bers along with Yousif. “At the end of the day he was the best barber.” Yousif works Sunday to Wednesday afternoons after he and Abitsim attend morn-
ing English classes at North Island College. The routine can make for a fairly heavy work day at the barber shop when a steady flow of customers walks through the doors. He’s
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Turn blue, communities encouraged Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Local branches of the Vancouver Island Water Watch Coalition and the Council of Canadians are calling on Comox Valley municipalities and the regional district to protect and conserve water by becoming blue communities. Among other things, the Blue Communities Presentation calls for a ban on the sale of bottled water at events and in public facilities. Linda Safford, a member of both organizations, feels water should be a shared public resource. “Taking on social environmental issues is not a small thing,” she said in an interview. “It has global consequences. It’s the damage that the globalists are doing to our very earth, and I just can’t stand by and watch it happen.” The groups maintain that bottled water represents a private takeover where corporations bottle and sell water at exorbitant rates. “Often, bottled water is overpriced tap water,” Safford told Cumberland council. Statistics indicate three to five litres of natural water are needed to produce one litre of bottled water. “Whole watersheds are now under threat from these practices,” the presentation states. Along with a bottle water ban, the groups have asked councils and the CVRD to recognize water as a human right, and to promote publicly owned and operated water and wastewater infrastructure. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Provincial NDP not planning attack ads Scott Stanfield Record Staff
The NDP won’t run personal attack ads against Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals, provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix said Monday in the Comox Valley. Speaking with reporters Monday before a town hall meeting with businesses and residents at the K’ómoks Band Hall, Dix feels people have grown tired of smear campaigns after the Liberals ran seven personal attack ads against him. Less than a year from the next B.C. election, Dix said he prefers to address serious issues such as access to post-secondary education. For the past year, he has campaigned to reinstate non-refundable student grants. “The average student ends up with a $27,000 student loan,” Dix said. Noting a shortage of skilled workers in B.C., Dix criticized Clark for cutting the Ministry Responsible for Advanced Education and Skills Training — the only government ministry to be cut. “We’re cutting apprenticeship programs in a skills shortage,” said Dix, who feels it is critical to consult with the business community to make apprenticeship work. “One of the most impor-
tant things for me is to break down barriers. The challenge for me is I am very serious about what we’re going to present to the voters. If we can’t afford to do something, we’re not going to do it.” He considers the Liberals’ stance of balancing the budget by a one-time sale of assets as “reckless.” He notes 48 per cent of the electorate did not vote in the past provincial election, which the Liberals won 49-35. He and Comox Valley NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke are campaigning to “bring people back to the process. “I think the way you bring people back to the process is to talk to them like adults with adult problems,” Dix said. Locally, noting concerns of the shellfish and other industries, Dix would like to see a more serious, efficient environmental process for the Raven underground coal mine proposed for Baynes Sound. He notes the Jumbo Glacier project in the Kootenays has been in process since 1993. Dix feels the Enbridge pipeline proposed from Alberta to Kitimat threatens rivers and streams, and does not benefit the economy. He notes Coastal First Nations have said Enbridge hurts their economic development plans. “There’s a reason we
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From black flies, Prairie thunderstorms and even a run-in with a hip-hop artist, the MacKinnon brothers may have seen just about everything Canada has to offer. But they’re still only halfway through their trip. The Comox-raised brothers —Scott, Sean, Ross and Ryan — are in their 40th day of a bike trip across Canada to raise awareness and funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder which affects motor skills, speech and movement. They have been peddling across the country in the name of their grandfather — Baha — Olympian, lawyer, UBC Athletics Hall of Fame member and author Neville Munro. As the brothers approached Ottawa on Tuesday evening, they received an introduction at the Senate from Senator and B.C. Olympian Nancy Greene Raine. Although biking 12-hour days across the varying Canadian landscapes has taken a toll on their bodies, the boys admit the trip so far has been an incred-
ible experience. “The trip has been much more challenging than expected,” said Scott. “We have struggled our way across three provinces and have just passed over the top of the Canadian Shield, which quite possibly could be the most difficult part. Overall, the highs have definitely outweighed the lows.” He noted some of the most difficult parts of the trip so far have been the mountain passes in B.C., northern Ontario and dayto-day life of sleeping in tents, trying to find food and keeping the bikes working. The brother’s goal for the journey is simple — to raise $1 for every kilometre they ride, as well as $1 for every kilometre Baha would have ridden, for a total of $40,075. The Biking For Baha team is in fourth spot in fundraising for Team Fox in 2012 at $24,352. Although the brothers admit fundraising has slowed a little the farther east they travel, they are amazed by the support they have received so far. “We think that bicycles are our new conversation starter,” said Scott. “We have never been approached so many times by people, just excited to start a
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out totally fine,” said Bishop, adding he has about 20 wines on his wine list, about 10 of which are B.C. wines, and he would keep 20 kinds of wine available if he could sell his own wine there. “The
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What Hornby Island resident Stephen Bishop wants is simple. He wants to sell wine made at his winery on Hornby Island to dinner guests at his family-owned Sea Breeze Lodge, also on Hornby Island. But, he is not allowed. The provincial tiedhouse law prohibits Bishop from selling, promoting or even giving away his wine, made at Carbrea Vineyard and Winery, at the Sea Breeze Lodge — which are separated by a mere handful of kilometres — because he also owns a share of the family lodge. “The guests that come and stay here and eat here, that’s the question I get asked so many times: ‘Can I get a bottle of your wine for dinner?’ And I’ve got to sit there and explain this law that I don’t understand to everybody,” said Bishop. “It’s called tied-house, it was put into place in prohibition days and it’s restricting me from doing it.” The law was designed to stop a liquor producer from creating a monopoly by cutting down competition and selection in licensed establishments. Bishop started his vineyard about 10 years ago, when he did not have shares in the family lodge yet, and he figured he could sell his wine in the dining
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HORNBY ISLAND CARBREA Vineyard & Winery owner Stephen Bishop is frustrated by the provincial tied-house law, which prevents him from selling his wine at the Sea Breeze Lodge dining room, which is also on Hornby and partly owned by him. room of the lodge as well as at his winery and various wine stores on Vancouver Island. But about seven years ago, when his grapes matured enough that he could start making product, he also received a share in the lodge, and found out that he couldn’t sell his wine there. He can sell it at his winery, and if he had a restaurant on the same property as his winery, he could sell it there, but because it’s a separate property, selling the product at the lodge is not allowed. Bishop has been pushing government to change the law for the past seven years.
“It was denied, denied, denied. Every year since I’m up there talking to them about it and they say, ‘Oh, yeah, something’s going to happen, something’s going to happen,’ — it still hasn’t happened, of course,” he said, adding he met with past Comox Valley MLA Stan Hagen and they went down to legislature together to try to have the law changed. “Stan of course was a total supporter for trying to get it changed, too, and at that point again with Stan and the liquor manager, everyone was saying ‘yeah it’s a ridiculous law and it should be changed.’ And so,
again, that’s kind of the scenario that I’ve been dealing with over the years now.” Rich Coleman, the minister in charge of the liquor control and licensing branch, did not respond to a request for comment in time for the Record’s deadline. But, he had recently told another media outlet he supports changing the law, though he couldn’t give a timeline on when this may happen, or whether it would happen at all. Meanwhile, Bishop said he would be happy if the law could be changed to have some sort of clause rather than fully eliminating it.
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Shame into pride She started telling stories for grandson, but now does it proudly for herself Paula Wild Record Arts
Twenty years ago, she was shy and scared. But she stepped up in front of her son’s kindergarten class anyway to share her story. She did it for her son. Now Kung Jaadee (Moon Woman) has performed for hundreds of audiences across Canada and the United States at festivals, schools, museums and aboriginal celebrations and conferences. This Saturday at 7:30 p.m., she brings her story and stories about Haida culture to the Sid Williams Theatre. “I grew up ashamed of who I was,” says the singer, storyteller and drummer. “On my first day of school I was taunted and teased because I was a Haida. “It was an Armed Forces school and all the other fiveyear-olds yelled out all the stereotypes that exist for my people. To save myself I climbed into a shell of shame and silence that lasted my whole life until my son started school.” Kung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) didn’t want her son to suffer like she did. So she took her button robe to his school and talked about how long it took her great-grandmother to make it and how it was given to her at her high school graduation. “I didn’t know what to expect,” she says. “But when I finished, all the students looked at my son and said, ‘You’re so lucky!’ And I noticed my son sitting a little taller.” But Kung Jaadee was in for a surprise. All the other teachers at the school invited her to come to their classes and then she began receiving invitations to tell her stories at other locations across Canada. “I was scared,” she admits. “I thought I would only do that once. It was hard for me to
HAIDA STORYTELLER KUNG Jaadee shares her heritage this Saturday at the Sid Williams Theatre.
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change. In the beginning I had to fake being proud and strong. “But after a few years I realized I wasn’t faking anymore. The more I told the stories the more I learned how to heal myself.” Now Kung Jaadee, who also teaches elementary school in Masset, has been to almost every province in the country. And she’s learned that even though people are different, there is always something that connects them. “It might be the same story told another way or the same food prepared another way,” she
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says. “Sometimes it’s a song, the word for grandmother or the belief in the importance of family. There is always something that brings us together, that makes us realize that people from other places aren’t so different from ourselves after all.” Kung Jaadee loves sharing her culture, especially with people who have never heard the word Haida before or who don’t even know where Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, is. “Haida stories tell of a time when the animals were people like us,” she says. “We were all
brothers and sisters and the animals taught us how to live and be true haada-laas (good people). “My stories stretch from before the beginning of time to the present day. It is a safe journey and usually a fun one. My stories are for all ages and all peoples.” Unfortunately, Kung Jaadee says the racism and prejudice she experienced as a child is still prevalent. “There are a lot of negative stereotypes out there,” she says. “But I try not to focus on that. I concentrate on the richness of our stories, dances and songs as a way to bring people together. I use humour as much as possible as laughter is healing.” Tickets, ranging from $5 to $15, are available at the Sid Williams Theatre. To find out more about Kung Jaadee, visit www. sharkhouse.ca.
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Littlehouse performing in local house concert with her friend Jude Pelley, and is now happy to call Pennybrook Farm on Nova Scotia’s South Shore her home. Pelley was born in Carbonear, Nfld., in 1975. His interest in music stems from his father’s involvement in seminal Canadian folk-rock group Figgy Duff. He has been playing music off and on for 25 years, in styles ranging from rock and blues to jazz, bluegrass, and Celtic. Call 250-337-5337 to reserve tickets for this evening of topquality entertainment in the intimacy of our living room. Tickets are $20 ($10 kids) and include hot drinks and a sumptuous dessert buffet. The evening will also include a popular charity raffle. Gardeners Green has raised $3,000 for the charity we support, www.familiesforchildren.ca. If you’re musically inclined yourself, bring your instruments along for an informal session with Charlie and Jude after the concert. — Gardeners Green Folk Music Club
The Gardeners Green Folk Music Club presents its final house concert of the current series this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Littlehouse, an acoustic duo based in southwestern Nova Scotia, specializes in original instrumental compositions with a Celtic flavour. Charlie Wilson plays Irish flute and whistles, and Jude Pelley plays guitar, mandolin, and Appalachian dulcimer. Their music is atmospheric; rich and complex, drawing on both traditional and contemporary influences, and they have just released their first full-length CD. You can check out their website at www.littlehousemusic.ca. Wilson, originally hailing from northwest England, was drawn to northern Canada in 2000 by the promise of adventure, first to Inuvik, then to Whitehorse, where she lived for seven years. Continuing her childhood passion for the flute, Charlie has over the past several years amassed a collection of her own compositions. In fall 2010, Charlie travelled to Nova Scotia to record a CD
The Comox Valley Art Gallery welcomes exhibiting artist Ted Goodden to the gallery this Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss his artworks and his book. The artist talk is followed by Discover Art Saturday! a free family friendly program of art making activities at the gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission to the talk is also free or by donation. Ted is one of three artists from Ontario exhibiting in the main exhibition space until July 7 in a show called Compound Eye:Visions, Views and Imaginings of Bees along with Stephen Humphrey and Sarah Peebles. Stephen and Sarah will travel from Ontario to give a talk on the evening of July 5. Through an intensive process of inquiry, the artists use material, literary, technologic and scientific methods to investigate and present fact and fable. Ted’s artworks illustrate his book Glory Boy: a work of fiction in which he describes how the very first bee came into existence. Regarding what to expect from the presentation, Ted says: “Glory Boy is an illustrated children’s book, the result of a sustained creative inquiry into the perennial question, ‘How should we live now?’ “When I began this project, it seemed to me that the growing environmental crisis required a new understanding of useful
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Ted was the stained glass workshop leader at Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts (Victoria, B.C.) from 2006-10 and continues to create, teach and lecture on the topic. The CV Art Gallery
is located at 580 Duncan Ave. in downtown Courtenay. For more information, visit www. comoxvalleyartgallery. com or phone 250-3386211. — Comox Valley Art Gallery
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Music made by‘wild wolves’ Fusion-groove project Fractal at Elks’ Club this Thursday
and composes much of the group’s all-original material. “Everyone brings something different to this group,” says Robles Diaz, “and when the four of us Indulge yourself in the get together — no matter alchemy of sound that how long it has been — binds fearless energy with something weird and spepure fun. cial always happens. Fusion-groove project “One of us throws down Fractal performs at the an idea and everyone dives Elk’s Club this Thursday at at it, ripping it apart like 7:30. These a pack of wild locally based wolves. It is an One of us groove junkexciting, beauies effort- throws down an tifully creative lessly blend process. It funk, rock idea and everyone happens live, and free-jazz dives at it, ripping it so many of our with Afro apart like a pack of songs reborn and Indian wild wolves. It is an in the fire rhythms. every time we F r a c t a l exciting, beautifully play them.” features jaz- creative process. Fractal’s zlion Roger soundscapes Oscar Robles Diaz are described Baird on drums, whose as playful, improvisational music colourful journeys over career began in New York diverse and relentlessly City back in 1972. Tony groovy terrains. Morrison shreds and soars For more information, on a variety of saxophones please visit the Fractal and flute, while Britt Bow- website at www.fractal.ws. man grooves on the bass. The Elks’ Hall is located at Straight out of Mexico, 231 Sixth St. in Courtenay. Oscar Robles Diaz plays For more information, call guitar and Chapman Stick, 250-334-2064. — Fractal
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Zandhunga’s Mexican roots showing Kicking off the heat of summer and the Canada Day long weekend, Latin dance party band Zandhunga will take to the stage at the Bridge Lounge this Friday. Named accordingly for its location adjacent to the bridge at the foot of Fifth Street in Courtenay, the Bridge Lounge overlooks the Courtenay River and boasts a newly-opened deck. “We enjoy performing at the Bridge and are very excited about this renovation,” says Zandhunga’s bassist Britt Bowman. A new deck means that, for the
first time ever, audience members at the Bridge will have the opportunity to go out and gulp in breaths of fresh river air under a sunset, or starry sky, between dancing the night away to Zandhunga’s storm of tropical rhythms sure to be shaking the floor inside. Currently Canada-based, the original formation of Zandhunga’s roots was in Mexico. The group’s director is Mexican-born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Oscar Robles Diaz, but Zandhunga’s members also hail from Canada and as far as Scotland.
This somewhat-unpredicted lineup for a Latin orchestra shows a slice of Canada’s unique multiculturalism and the group has earned international demand for what has been branded as their own signature fresh, West-Coast style. For the Zandhunga show at the Bridge Lounge, doors open earlier than usual at 7 p.m. and the cover charge is $10 (cash only). For more information about the Bridge Lounge, visit www.thebridgelounge.com. For more about Zandhunga, visit www.zandhunga. com. — Zandhunga
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Petrie at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Also Tapas $3!!
THU. JUNE 28 JAM NITE at The Mex Pub, starts 8 pm.
RAMBLERS play at the Griffin Pub. Call for a shuttle!
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SAT. JUNE 30 DLS at The Cumberland Hotel. Starts 9pm
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MACHINE GUN KELLY at The Mex Pub. Starts 9:30pm, no cover.
NAME THAT TUNE with VaLori & friends tonight at the Griffin Pub. Call for a shuttle!
SUN. JULY 1 LIVE JAM Featuring Ken & Frank from the “Baynes Sound” 2-5pm at The Highwayman Pub.
TUE. JULY 3 1ST TUESDAY FUNDRAISER at The Mex Pub. Hosted by Judy & Bruce Wing, special guest Anela Kahiamoe. Starts 7:30pm, Cover by donation.
at The Zocalo Cafe 10am12pm.
WINNERS POKER LEAGUE at The Mex Pub. Register 1:30pm.
SUN. JULY 8 LIVE JAM Featuring Ken & Frank from the “Baynes Sound” 2-5pm at The Highwayman Pub.
VI MUSICFEST The Comox Valley’s most awesome music festival. All weekend!
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MON. JULY 9 POOL TOURNEY AND POKER NIGHT Everyone welcome at The Griffin Pub. Call for shuttle service.
TUE. JULY 10 LADIES NIGHT at Longlands Golf Course. Golf, Dinner & Drink Specials. Perfect for beginners, group or singles, non-golfers welcome. Register please. ART SHOW Featuring Ordway, Hauser, Deptford show at the Pearl Ellis Gallery. No Admission fee. On until July 22.
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FRI. JULY 20 SATELLITE PARK play at the Griffin Pub. Call for a shuttle!
Cumberland Hotel. 4-8pm Sponsored by gotitwantit-needit
KARAOKE at the Cumberland Hotel, 9 to 1 am
WEST COAST POKER LEAGUE at The Mex
FREE POOL at The
FORBIDDEN JAZZ at
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The Zocalo Cafe 12-1pm.
ELECTRIC JAM at The
MACHINE GUN KELLY rocks at The Mex
Cumberland Hotel. 4-8pm Sponsored by gotitwantit-needit
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MON. JULY 16 POOL TOURNEY AND POKER NIGHT Everyone welcome at The Griffin Pub. Call for shuttle service.
TUE. JULY 17 LADIES NIGHT at Longlands Golf Course. Golf, Dinner & Drink Specials. Perfect for beginners, group or singles, non-golfers welcome. Register please.
WED. JULY 18 PIANO BAR with Rob Petrie at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Also Tapas $3!! BLUES JAM Hosted by Dave Spragge. 8:3011:30pm. Cumberland Hotel.
LOONIE TUNES KARAOKE at The Mex Pub. Win up to 1000 Loonies! Starts 9 pm.
THU. JULY 19 JAM NITE at The Mex Pub, starts 8 pm. MUSIC TRIVIA at Billy D’s Pub, starts 8:30 pm.
ELECTRIC JAM at The
Pub. Starts 9:30pm No Cover.
SAT. JULY 21 NAME THAT TUNE with VaLori & friends tonight at the Griffin Pub. Call for a shuttle!
THE LORNE RANGERS play at the Cumberland Hotel 9pm1am.
MARKET DAY at The Zocalo Cafe Come visit for a break and a treat! MACHINE GUN KELLY rocks at The Mex Pub. Starts 9:30pm No Cover.
WINNERS POKER LEAGUE at The Mex
Pub. Register 1:30pm.
ART SHOW “Members’ Photo Lens Award Show” at the Pearl Ellis Gallery. No Admission fee. On until Aug 12.
METAL SUNDAY presented by Jellyfish Productions will shred at The Mex Pub. Starts 7pm.
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WEDNESDAY
Blues Jam
8:30-11:00 PM Hosted by David Spragge
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MON. JULY 30
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WED. JULY 25
BLUEGRASS BRUNCH at the
LIVE JAM Featuring Ken
IMPALAS play at the
Zocalo Cafe 7-10pm.
& Frank from the “Baynes Sound” 2-5pm at The Highwayman Pub.
SUN. JULY 22
The Mex Pub. Register 1:30pm.
FRI. JULY 27
Everyone welcome at The Griffin Pub. Call for shuttle service.
Petrie at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Also Tapas $3!! BLUES JAM Hosted by Dave Spragge. 8:3011:30pm. Cumberland Hotel.
Pub. Register 1:30pm.
Cafe 6-10pm.
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TUESDAYS 99¢ TACOS at The Mex Pub tonight! $5 BURGER & FRIES at The Avalanche Bar tonight! Super amazing fantastic deal on a GREAT burger! FISH N CHIPS Come enjoy Harvey’s favourite beer battered fish. One Piece $8/Two $10 at the Waverley Hotel SPECIALS Shrimp Melt only $9.95 at The Highwayman Pub. LADIES NIGHT at Longlands Golf Course.
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FRIDAYS SPECIALS Chinese Combo only $9.95 or Rack ‘o Ribs $14.95 at The Highwayman Pub.
DINNER & APPY SERVICE is on at Longlands Golf Course! 5-8 PM, different menu every week! Best Patio in the valley! ROAST BEEF NIGHT It’s kind of a big deal. Served with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes and veggies with cheese sauce. $12 The Waverley Hotel DINE & DASH at Billy D’s Order lunch from our special “Dine & Dash” menu. If it takes longer than 15 minutes, it’s on us! Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11am - 2pm
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‘Real open, friendly, fun atmosphere’ at Griffin Pub Renée Andor Record Staff A friendly atmosphere, tasty pub fare, and memorabilia-lined walls are just some of what the Griffin Pub has to offer. Friendly staff greeted my companion and I as soon as we walked in the door of the spacious, relaxed-feeling pub. And office manager VaLori Schaefer noted the pub’s atmosphere is one of her favourite things about it. “It’s just a fun, friendly, atmosphere,” said Schaefer, adding it’s not only the staff who are friendly to newcomers. “We have so many regulars here, and if they see somebody who isn’t a regular they want to know them, so it’s a real open, friendly, fun atmosphere.” Located on the corner of Kilmorley and Little River Roads, the pub sits on the corner of 19 Wing Comox’s airfield, and the outside patio gave us a front row seat to watch planes land throughout our meal. Schaefer pointed out planes fly in to land at 19 Wing Comox and the Comox Valley airport so there’s a real variety of planes to watch. “You get to see every kind of plane there is, and if you’re a plane enthusiast this is the place to be,” she
said, adding the patio also offers the best seat in town for free Snowbirds air shows when they come to practice in April. “Their formations, and everything you see in an air show — other people have to pay for — you can sit here, have dinner and a beer and, you know, watch it for free.” The walls inside the pub are also filled with photographs of numerous types of aircraft from places all over the world, and a selection of other memorabilia, like the currency from various countries pasted above the bar. The menu is large and features all the normal pub fare, such as chicken wings, nachos, burgers and fish and chips, but also offers some items which are a little bit different, like crab cakes and oyster burgers. One of those items is the mushroom schnitzel, which Schaefer pointed out is among the world’s best, according to a woman from Vienna, Austria, who periodically comes to the Valley. “When she comes here, the minute she walks through the door, she’s gotta have that schnitzel,” said Schaefer with a laugh. “And Vienna, you know, that’s their native dish, and she says it’s better than some of the finest places in Vienna where it originated.”
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GRIFFIN PUB STAFF, office manager VaLori Schaefer, from left, server Shauna McQuinn, and bartender Heidi Stewart, stand in the middle of the pub’s large patio which offers a view of 19 Wing Comox air traffic. Below from left, the pub’s calamari appetizer, seasonal baked fish — sockeye salmon with bell peppers and pesto — and one of the pub’s popular desserts, sticky toffee pudding. PHOTOS BY RENÉE ANDOR
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MARTIN READER LEAPS into partner’s Josh Binstock’s arms as they celebrate their huge win over Mexico at the Continental Cup in Mazatlan.
Reader a win away from Olympics Record Staff Canada is sending a men’s beach volleyball team to the 2012 Summer Olympics. Will Comox’s Martin Reader be on that team? Time will tell. More precisely, July 7 will tell. Canada clinched an Olympic spot in men’s and women’s beach volleyball Saturday by winning both finals at the Continental Cup Games qualifying tournament in Mazatlan, Mexico. The men’s team comprised of Reader and Josh Binstock (Toronto) and Christian Redmann (Toronto) and Ben Saxton (Calgary) defeated Mexico 3-1 in the men’s final.
‘’This is just starting to sink in now, it is so exciting,’’ said an emotional Reader. ‘’We’ve received just so much support that we can’t thank everybody enough. We knew that Mexico would be tough in the final, and their A team was probably the strongest opponent we faced here.’’ The duo of Binstock/ Reader sealed the spot to London by prevailing 2-1 (21-17, 11-21, 15-13) in a tough battle against Mexico’s Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen in the fourth match of the series. Binstock/Reader opened the day with a 2-0 (21-11, 21-13) victory over Ulises and Rodolfo Ontiveros of Mexico-B, only to see Mira-
montes/Virgen coming back with a strong 2-0 (21-15, 21-18) showing against Redmann/ Saxton. Redmann/Saxton edged the brothers Ontiveros 2-0
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(21-16, 21-18) to set the stage for the final clash of the competition in front of around 2,500 spectators. ‘’That fourth match was probably the most pressure we’ve ever faced in our career,’’ said Binstock.
‘’We had our backs to the wall and 2,000 Mexican fans cheering against us. We were down almost the entire third set but like we’ve had so many times this season we found a way to get it done.’’ To decide which pair gets the Olympic spots, the two Canadian teams that combined forces in Mexico will now square off at the Canadian trials on July 7 at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto. ‘’Right now we are all celebrating the moment,’’ said Reader. ‘’On Monday morning when we return to Toronto it’ll be back to business,’’ said Reader. “It will be a crazy match to see who goes,� he told the Record in an e-mail as he
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Talented Tancon joins CIS Spartans LANGLEY – Trinity Western University Spartans women’s volleyball coach Ryan Hofer has announced that outside hitter Chelsea Tancon of Comox is part of his 2012 recruiting class. Sophie Carpentier (Ottawa) and Kristen Moncks (Standard, Alta.) have also committed to the Spartans. “These three are passionate about this game, have demonstrated a great work ethic and are committed to achieving something great here,” Hofer said in a June 21 press release. “This is a solid recruiting class and I know all three of them will fit perfectly into the team and into what we are trying to accomplish here at Trinity Western. I’m excited to watch as they each develop into fantastic CIS players.” The 6-foot Tancon, who graduates from Georges P. Vanier Secondary this month, will join the Spartans after finishing a high school career in which she was considered one of the best volleyball players in the province. On a list compiled by B.C.-based university coaches, Tancon was ranked fifth in the Province newspaper’s Senior Girls Super 15 Class of 2012. “She is one of the more determined and committed athletes I have seen at the high school level,” Hofer said. “She has an amazing work ethic and she’s very coachable. She’s ready to learn and she’s ready to grow. She’s a physically strong athlete who has a great jump and she’s a solid blocker and attacker. She’s developing into an athlete who will be a key contributor on our team for years to
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come.” In the fall of 2011, when Tancon was in Grade 12, she helped the Towhees capture the Vancouver Island AAAA championship and, in the process, was named tournament MVP. Her team followed that up with a 16th place finish at the 2011 provincials. “Chelsea is one of those rare athletes a coach gets every decade
or so that really dedicates herself to the game, not only physically and emotionally, but intellectually as well,” said Vanier girls volleyball coach Dave Neill. “Ever since I first met her she always wanted to learn more about the game. Chelsea’s passion for the game of volleyball has paid off for her,” Neill said. In the summer of 2011, Tancon played for Team BC U17 at the Western Canada Summer Games where she helped her team to a gold medal. In 2010 she played for Team BC at the U16 Western Elites helping that team to a fifth place finish. This summer, for the third year in a row, Tancon will play for Team BC, this time representing her province at the National Team Challenge Cup July 18-22. Playing for her club side, North Island
Crush, Tancon led a team of just eight players to a ninth place finish at the most recent provincial championship. Off the volleyball court, Tancon played for her school’s basketball, soccer and rugby teams. She also competed at the 2008 B.C. Winter Games in crosscountry skiing and was part of a soccer team that travelled to the Netherlands to compete in the 2008 Youth Friendship Games Holland, finishing third. For all of her sporting accomplishments, Tancon was named her school’s Female Senior Athlete of the Year in both Grade 11 and Grade 12. Away from the sporting realm, Tancon has also been prolific in
the classroom as she has been on the Principal’s Honour Roll, an achievement that requires a 4.0 GPA, ever since Grade 10. “Trinity Western is everything I was looking for in a university, plus so much more,” said Tancon, who plans to study kinesiology. “The women’s volleyball program at Trinity Western is not only a top CIS program with a voracious hunger to win that first national championship, but it’s also a community of kind and wonderful people.” The Trinity Western women’s volleyball team qualified for the CIS national championship in 2011-12 for the third time in the last four years. – TWU Spartans
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V-ball camp set to serve up skills The 2012 Comox Valley Volleyball Camp is getting set to deliver some volleyball fun and knowledge this coming July 9-12. National level coaches Brian Stevens and Brian McAskill are back to aid in developing local athletes. The camp focuses mainly on developing athletes game play knowledge while developing fundamental skills all in a fun and enjoyable environment. The camp holds two sessions with the Youth (12-14 years old) running daily from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and the Elite (15-17 years old) running from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The camp fee is $120 which includes a camp T-shirt. Camp director Brian McAskill stated that the Youth session is filling up quickly with some spots available while the Elite session still has room. To register, contact McAskill at bmcaskill@ shaw.ca or 250-702-7980. “Register soon to reserve your spot,” McAskill said.
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Katie bows out in style Katie Symonds won first place overall at the 30th Annual Garden City Invitational in Sydney, B.C. “Katie was first on floor, beam, and bars and second on vault in Open Level 4, a fantastic result for her last competition with Chimo Gymnastics,” a Chimo spokesperson said. Open Level 3 Kaitlin Hillard was second on beam for a seventh place overall finish. Novice Level 3 Sawyer Sturam tied for sixth overall with a second place floor routine. Ally Olson rounded out the top 10. In Provincial Open Level 2, Chimo’s Toni Smith took fourth place overall and Caitlin Tatham was seventh on both vault and bars. Level 2 Tyro Sophia Mossie was first on beam and finished third overall. Maiah Tanner achieved a strong ninth place. Sabine CarruthersRankin was first on beam and floor for a second place overall finish. Lauren Carr was first on vault and was awarded the Most Dynamic Vault
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The wet won out over the wild Saturday night at Saratoga Speedway. Rain washed away the first appearance of the Old Time Modified Stock Cars, and due to a wet track the Bomber cars, I.M.C.A. Modifieds and motorcycles were also cancelled. The Old Timers’ next appearance will be on Aug. 11, accompanied by the I.M.C.A Modifieds, motorcycles and Bombers, who will be running an Island Invitational that night. The points races are starting to heat up. #08 Daryn Cahill holds a slim 31-point lead in the Hornet A division over last year’s champion #01 Kevin Lawrenuk. #03 Jennifer Lawrenuk holds down third place, 90 points behind Cahill. In the B division, #64 MacLaren Inglis holds a tight 18-point lead over #28
KATIE SYMONDS CLOSED out her Chimo career by winning first overall at the GarPHOTO BY GORDON LEE den City Invitational. award and a third place overall finish while fellow Novice Level 2 competitors Isabella Pelletier and Josee Jalbert were neck in neck with a fantastic second place beam finish for Isabella and eighth over-
all and third place for Josee on bars for ninth overall. Tyro 1’s Claire Knowles and Kira Magor were 13th and 16th respectively and Argo 1 Maren Carter was sixth on vault. – Chimo
Brianne Fenn. Thirdplace #59 Mike Ryce is 12 points up over #17 Brad Dimitrov. In the Crash to Pass division, #01 Jeff May has a 60-point lead over #40 Cam Edward, with third place being held by #72 Travis Stevenson, who is 85 points back. In the Roadrunner class, #66 Nick Leavitt holds first place, 110 points ahead of #25 Andrea Cannon, and 112 points over #59 Ted Dimitrov. In the Bomber car division, #72 Stewart Lee holds a 54-point lead over #29 Gilles Cyr, and a 150-point lead over third-place #9 Darren Larson. In the I.M.C.A Modified division, #00 Bart Smith holds a commanding 113-point lead over #53 Kevin Noble, and a 133-point lead over #98 Pat Brown, who holds third. This weekend marks the second fireworks show of the year, first Crash to Pass boat
This is the final week to sign up for the 2012 Comox Valley Summer Basketball Camp. Now in its 24th year, the camp is for boys and girls Grades 4 to 12 and starts July 2 at Vanier and at Lake Trail. For more information, contact Larry Street at street.car1@ Shaw.ca or lstreet@
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499 Value FREE
Nestle
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390-500gr
425-505gr
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7
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8
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2$ for
Summerland Sweets
Syrup 341ml
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Creamy or Silhouette Multipak Yogurt
69
Locally Raised BC Poultry
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Family Pack, 3.72 per kg
7 99 99 2$ 8 3 4 2$
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Kraft
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 400gr
3$ for
McCain
Diced Hashbrowns 1kg
Kraft
5
Cool Whip Aerosol
225gr
2 $5 for
2$ for
5
2 $5 for
2$ for
5
99
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Cheddar Cheese
99
340gr
Saputo
Hellmann’s
Bull’s Eye
890ml
425ml
4
99
Heinz
Tomato Ketchup
for
7
2$
1lt
2$
for
French’s
Dill Pickles
Bick’s
For
5
375ml Lay’s
for
796ml
5
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Jiffy Pop
5
4$ for
Popcorn
10
Super Sandwich or Cone 8-12x120ml
for
5
3$ for
5
4
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Sharp Cheddar, 250gr
4
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2 $ For
3
5
Planters
1.89lt
275gr
Brisk
Cashews in A Tin
400-600gr
Christie
Tropicana
100% Fruit Smoothie
100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice 2.63lt
450ml
4$ for
10
99
Super Bars 18x75ml
for
Plus Applicable Fees
Santa Cruz
3
99
4
99
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Plus Applicable Fees
Sahale Snacks
Organic Lemonade or Limeade
Chapman’s
2$
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113-142gr
Product of the
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Plus Applicable Fees
for
Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker
Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks 272-552gr
USA
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5
Triscuit or Snack Crackers
Mini Cheese 120-160gr
Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Selected, 175-454gr
6’s
2$ for
7 For
2$ for
5
99 3
5
99
Double Roll Bathroom Tissue 12’s
3
Plus Applicable Fees
99
50¢ from select PepsiCo Products goes to the QF Health Fund!
Charmin
Bounty
4
99
245-260gr
946ml
Babybel
4
Plus Applicable Fees
Naked
Plus Applicable Fees
99
99 2
1.75lt
1lt
99
Mott’s
Plus Applicable Fees
Iced Tea or Fruit Punch
Tortillas
5
99
12x355ml
Clamato Juice
99 2
4
Exel Non Alcoholic Beer
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500 - 750ml
Plus Applicable Fees
For
Chapman’s
Butter, 127gr
3$
Salad Dressing 250ml
Ocean Spray
2
4x355ml
Peanuts Resealable Bag
Kraft
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Molson
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Beans
5
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270gr
150-200gr
for
99
170-200gr
Bick’s
400ml
Heinz
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Feta Cheese
99
2$
Squeeze Yellow Mustard
Kraft
4$
7
2
Saputo
Barbecue Sauce
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Shredded Cheese 320gr
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The Original Chex Mix or Bugles
Brown Rice Crisps
Christie
Bits & Bites
Hawkins
156gr
200-225gr
210gr
Rice Works
Cheezies
213-227gr
3$ for
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2$ for
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4 3 Melts Slices
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99
340gr
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Hellmann’s
Bull’s Eye
890ml
425ml
4
99
Heinz
Tomato Ketchup
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7
2$
1lt
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for
French’s
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Bick’s
For
5
375ml Lay’s
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796ml
5
for
Jiffy Pop
5
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Planters
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400-600gr
Christie
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100% Fruit Smoothie
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450ml
4$ for
10
99
Super Bars 18x75ml
for
Plus Applicable Fees
Santa Cruz
3
99
4
99
4
Plus Applicable Fees
Sahale Snacks
Organic Lemonade or Limeade
Chapman’s
2$
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113-142gr
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3$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker
Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks 272-552gr
USA
99 2
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Triscuit or Snack Crackers
Mini Cheese 120-160gr
Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Selected, 175-454gr
6’s
2$ for
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2$ for
5
99 3
5
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Double Roll Bathroom Tissue 12’s
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Plus Applicable Fees
99
50¢ from select PepsiCo Products goes to the QF Health Fund!
Charmin
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4
99
245-260gr
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Babybel
4
Plus Applicable Fees
Naked
Plus Applicable Fees
99
99 2
1.75lt
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Plus Applicable Fees
Iced Tea or Fruit Punch
Tortillas
5
99
12x355ml
Clamato Juice
99 2
4
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Imperial Cold Pack Cheese
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2 $
Beets
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Chapman’s
275-300gr
500 - 750ml
Plus Applicable Fees
For
Chapman’s
Butter, 127gr
3$
Salad Dressing 250ml
Ocean Spray
2
4x355ml
Peanuts Resealable Bag
Kraft
Bick’s
Reed’s or Virgil’s Brewed Beverage
Molson
Planters
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3$
5
99
Family Size Potato Chips
3$
For
2
1lt
2 $
5
3 $
Premium Pickles
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for
Beans
5
Bick’s
270gr
150-200gr
for
99
170-200gr
Bick’s
400ml
Heinz
Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese
Feta Cheese
99
2$
Squeeze Yellow Mustard
Kraft
4$
7
2
Saputo
Barbecue Sauce
Mayonnaise
Shredded Cheese 320gr
Process Cheese Product 1kg
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Brown Rice Crisps
Christie
Bits & Bites
Hawkins
156gr
200-225gr
210gr
Rice Works
Cheezies
213-227gr
3$ for
5
2$ for
4
2$ for
4
3$ for
5
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69 Casa Italia
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Alexis De Portneuf
99
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Canadian
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3
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Large
Made Fresh Instore
Seven Layer Dip
100
John Racinskas Qualicum Beach
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925
Fresh Halibut Steaks
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Cooked 41/50 Count
White Tiger Prawn Tails Frozen or Previously Frozen
Raw P&D Tail Off, 31/40 Count
White Tiger Prawns Frozen or Previously Frozen
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69 PER
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Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp
99
Meduim
49
Ruth Thorpe Northridge
Judy Green Powell River
2
595
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Serving Suggestions
Fresh Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon Fillets
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99 5
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4
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THE SWAMP MONSTERS hoist the Doc Sinclare Cup.
Kids keep the cup Record Staff
a great game. We had a TD but the ref ruled some crazy penalty against us!” The Swamp Monsters retained possession of the coveted Doc Sinclare Cup. After the fun-filled touch football game, the enthusiastic players, coaches and families enjoyed some delicious barbecued Raider dogs and refreshing beverages.
The Swamp Monsters blanked The Dads 12-0 in the Comox Valley Raiders annual Father’s Day peewee football game at Woodcote Park. “We’re starting to feel like those guys that play basketball against the Globetrotters!” one of the Dads commented. “It was
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Courtenay’s Geoff Kabush warmed up for the 2012 Olympic Games with a 16th place finish at the UCI World Cup stop in Mont-Sainte-Anne. QC on Sunday, June 24. The seven-time Canadian champion who will be representing Canada for the third time at the Olympics, was the secondbest Canadian elite male finisher. Two-time Canadian champ Max Plaxton, also on the Canadian cross-country mountain bike team that will be in London, England in July, posted a careerfirst top-five finish. Plaxton was fifth overall in the men’s race.
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Free film on Friday for charity
THE WHEEL THING Nigel Hutcheson (second from left) of the Comox Valley Harbour Authority’s Team Dockers was pumped to win the Bike to Work Week prize bike, donated by Simon’s Cycles. Cheering with him are, from left: Craig Harris of Simon’s Cycles, co-workers Leslie Taylor, Emma Hutcheson and Rob Clarke, and Active Comox Valley co-ordinator Robyn Butler.
Cremation options grow While traditional burial is still chosen by many, the percentage of people selecting cremation has been increasing steadily for decades. National cremation rates in Canada rose from six per cent in 1970 to 58 per cent in 2010. Demand at the City of Courtenay’s Civic Cemetery has been even higher, with cremation representing 72 per cent of all burials since 2009. To meet this trend, the Courtenay Civic Cemetery has increased its options for cremated remains. Choices include columbariums, also called niche walls, traditional cremation plots, a scattering garden, and memorial boulders. The City has also recently installed a new niche wall garden area with water features and benches. The garden is designed to create a peaceful setting for visitors, with the sound of trickling water and landscaped with natural stone, flowers and shrubs. Susan Karvalics from the City of Courtenay says the response from the community to the changes at the cemetery has been positive. “The niche walls have been particularly popular,” said Karvalics. “We installed our first units in 2009 and 2010, and the level of interest has been so high we felt we needed to create a dedicated area for them.” Niche walls are above-ground structures with compartments specifically
designed to hold up to two urns. They come in many shapes and sizes, and are usually made of polished granite. For more informa-
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The next Gone Hollywood Video Free Film Friday will be held June 29 with the Comox Valley Food Bank Society as the spotlighted charity, says owner Kevin Dol. During the event from 4 to 8 p.m., cash donations will be accepted on behalf of the Comox Valley Food Bank and in return customers will receive one free seven-day new release movie rental on that day. Dol hopes to make Free Film Friday a regular event on the last Friday of the month. Gone Hollywood Video is located at 8-2225 Guthrie Road in Comox, next to Pharmasave and the Co-op Gas Station. For further details you can contact Kevin Dol at 250-339-9121. — Gone Hollywood Video
FUN AND EXERCISE can be found at the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool.
Jump in and make a splash Nothing says summer is here better than the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool. The pool opened June 1. Why not try it for free on Canada Day from 1:30 to 4:30? As in past years, Courtenay Recreation will offer lap and open swim times, as well as birthday parties and swimming lessons for all ages and levels. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for four- to 18-year-olds, $3 for
55+ or $8 for families. No charge for children younger than four. The wading pool will be open June 28 (weather permitting) and offers an excellent place for the little tykes to cool off. Admission is free and all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Courtenay Recreation at 250338–5371 or 250-338-1000. — Courtenay Recreation
Summer Concert Series
Join us this summer for the Summer Concert Series on the grounds of
The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park.
Thursday Evenings 7-9pm JULY 12
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JULY 19
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..... OLIVER SWAIN’S BIG MACHINE
is an acoustic roots trio based in Victoria - three musicians who come together to create music inspired by their love of old time folk, bluegrass and roots music. www.thesweetlowdown.ca
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AUGUST 16 ..... MAE MOORE
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TICKETS $15 PER CONCERT OR $60 FOR THE 5 CONCERT SERIES (CHILDREN 12 & UNDER - FREE) Available Online, at the Filberg Gift Shop Fri-Sun 11-4, or at: Comox: Blue Heron Books, Comox Videos N More; Courtenay: Bop City, Long & McQuade & Laughing Oyster Books
LEARN WATER SAFETY! SAFE BOATING Boating is one of the best ways to spend a summer day in the Comox Valley. Swim lessons will help ensure your child’s marine adventures don’t end in tragedy. All CVRD swim lessons cover vital water safety topics – like safe boating skills. Your children will learn how to prepare for a trip, how to load a boat safely and what to do if they fall overboard. Nearly 150 Canadians die every year in boating incidents. Swim lessons will help ensure your child isn’t one of them. Register today for summer swim lessons at the CVRD’s aquatic centre. For a complete schedule, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec. To register, call 250-334-9622, ext. 2.
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With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Frieda Hildebrand at St Joseph’s Hospital on June 24, 2012. Predeceased by her parents, Abram and Anna Tjart and husband Jake Hildebrand. She is survived by brother, Nick and his wife, Maria and 2 nieces, 2 nephews and one great-nephew.
Frieda was born in Russia and came to Canada in 1930. She lived in Black Creek most of her life and worked at Super Value store for 24 years, until her retirement. She loved to travel and garden and was very involved in her church and Sunday school for many years. A memorial service will be held at the United Mennonite Church in Black Creek on Saturday, June 30 at 2:00pm.
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Dr. Harvey D. Plouffe Born August 15,1946, died at home on June 21, 2012 with his dear wife and soulmate, Doreen and close friends at his side. Harvey lived life with courage and dignity and the last 15 months of his life with cancer was no exception. Harvey and Doreen remained fully present to each other as they faced this very difficult journey, a testament to the depth of their love of 36 years. As Harvey so poignantly commented recently, ‘our true strength is found in our vulnerability’. Harvey’s dearest and deepest joy lives on in his family with Doreen, their son, Kelly, his wife Wendy and their two beautiful granddaughters, Kamryn and Kennedy. Their daughter, Shelby, her husband Andy and sweet grandson Lucas, sister in-law Diane (Bob), nephew Ric and niece Alisa. Loved extended family June and Al and granddaughters Enya and Olivia . Harvey’s grandchildren were the shining lights of his life. Harvey is also survived by his brother Gus (Carol), nieces Monique and Carey, and brother Roger (Eunice). Harvey deeply connected with his friends throughout his life, many who had become part of his extended family. He was father, brother, uncle and grandfather and cherished each of these relationships. Known as a gifted Healer, Harvey touched many lives. He was committed to learning and to passing his gift on to others. With fierce grace, a tender heart, and wisdom derived from knowledge as well as experience, Harvey could open to the most difficult places, sustain a healing presence and support the journey, the hero’s journey, in himself and others. And each of us who have known Harvey have been touched by his extraordinary gift. Harvey’s last place of work was with CFB Comox. He found a strong and wonderful team of colleagues there and loved his work with clients. Harvey felt deeply supported at work, especially through the many months living with illness. Harvey loved life, loved his family so much, his friends, colleagues and clients. His spirit is etched in our hearts as we remember his love, his spirit, his beautiful irreverent humour, his skill in his craft, and his compassion. Special thanks to all those who helped support Harvey and his family through his journey.
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Celebration of Life at Comox Valley Funeral Home. 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 1:00pm followed by a gathering at Harvey and Doreen’s home.
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Widner, Stephen
June 27, 1979 - February 1, 2007
Happy 33rd Birthday It is the 5th one without you if feels like forever. We miss so much about you that it is far to long to list. But your twinkling eyes and devilish grin are always just a thought away.
Thanks for the well wishes, owers, condolences and visits during our sad time of coming to grips with losing dad. We would like to thank the staff at St. Josephs Hospital, ER, 1st oor, 3rd oor and dad’s last days were spent in the Transition Ward, your kindness and compassion to our dad as well as the family will not be forgotten. Also we would like to thank Dr. Faulkler and Dr. Hubner. And ďŹ nally, Thank-you to all those who phoned and visited dad during his last year of being at home. Those visits meant the world to him. Thank you all! The McAllister family. ~~
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COMING EVENTS
I guess this will have to do until we meet again dear sweet son.
CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901
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Lawrence John Damer Larry passed away Saturday June 23, 2012 at home in Comox, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born January 23rd, 1932 in Winnipeg Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents John and Lucille and his infant son Jim. He is already missed by his family; wife Denise, daughters Barbara (Doug), Kathleen, stepdaughter Leslie, son William (Noreen), step-son Martin (Star), grandchildren Sovay (Charles), Lucas, Erika, Thomas, Jordan (Adrianne), Megan, Tynan, Daniel, great grandchildren Neva, Kieran, Rowan and dear friend of many years Art. He joined the RCAF as a young man which led to a lifelong career in electronics with the CBC, teaching at BCIT and finally CHEK TV, amongst others. Larry’s interests were many and varied. As a young man he spent time hiking and exploring all over BC. Later he became an avid sailor of coastal waters. He loved to sing, had a beautiful bass voice and belonged, over time, to several choirs on the North Island. He was an intelligent, thoughtful man and his love of the natural beauty of BC led him to work on a number of environmental causes. Larry was a big man and much loved. His passing leaves a big space in the hearts and lives of his family and friends. We will miss him forever. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at the Presbyterian Church on Aspen Road in Comox, at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Comox Valley Hospice Society or the charity of your choice.
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Once again a special day; A fun filled day full of cake & balloons for a very special boy. A party we must fix for Teagan Poole will celebrate six. Lots of love, hugs & Kisses. Grandma & Grandpa Poole & the Fur People.
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GETAWAYS Corporation of the Village of Cumberland CASUAL FINANCIAL POSITION The Village of Cumberland invites applications for a Casual Financial position. The successful applicant will be required to work on an as-needed basis, up to a maximum of 35 hrs/week, during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30.
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RESIDENT MANAGER COUPLE. (Greater Nanaimo). 58 unit bldg. Duties include renting, cleaning & small maintenance. Competitive wages & 2 bdrm Apt. Please Fax resume to: 250-590-3614 or email: Recrutement14@gmail.com
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MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers. 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. Terms and conditions apply. Competitive wages. Contact: Dana Watson dana.watson@matco.ca, Fax 780-484-8800
LOOKING FOR a Class 1 or Class 3 Roll Off Driver, experienced preferred. Please call Brad at 250-334-9559.
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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Summer Sale. 3 nights $499 + 4 night FREE! Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Company #846381 BC Ltd. of Courtenay, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Licence of Occupation – For on-bottom, sub-tidal sea cucumber aquaculture situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Gartley Point to Union Bay area. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413722. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until July 31, 2012. MFLNRO will consider all comments received up to this date, and may not be responded to on a n individual basis. Please visit the website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.
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Take notice that West Sampson and Joey Tarnowski, Courtenay BC, intend to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Licence of Occupation – For on-bottom, sub-tidal sea cucumber aquaculture situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Union Bay to Buckley Bay area. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413764. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until July 31, 2012. MFLNRO will consider all comments received up to this date, and may not be responded to on a n individual basis. Please visit the website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required for busy mechanical and maintenance shop in beautiful Campbell River, BC. Vehicle inspection ticket an asset. Please email resume to oktirecr@shaw.ca.
BURGER KING Courtenay is currently hiring Full-Time Food Counter Attendants. Mature candidates & students welcome to apply. Must be flexible and able to work various shifts incl. days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Wages $10.25 per hour. 2751 Cliffe Ave.
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2 CARPENTERS Helpers or apprentices needed. Call (250)337-5830 or send resume: cwcampbell@telus.net An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED, full or part-time for a busy Comox hair salon. Please apply in person at Anna’s 2 Salon 1836 Comox Ave, Comox.
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BUDGET CAR & Truck Rental, a leader in the car rental industry has positions for a Service Representative at our Courtenay locations. This associate cleans and services our vehicles to Budget’s quality standards to make them ready for rental. We offer great incentives and a very competitive wage. If you are a highly motivated, hardworking reliable individual who thrives in a fun, service driven work environment we would like to hear from you. Please apply in person with your cover letter and resume to Debb Ross, Budget Car and Truck Rental, 1555 Comox Rd, Courtenay, BC. or email your resume and cover letter to deb.ross@bcbudget.com. Applications received by July 2, 2012 will be considered. Applicants must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license or better. No Phone Calls Please
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EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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Duncan Centennial Totem Pole Project Request for Proposals Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee/ Duncan Business Improvement Area Society The City of Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee (City) and the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society (DBIAS) would like to commission a commemorative totem pole to celebrate Duncan’s centennial year. Master Artists with experience carving totem poles are encouraged to submit a proposal that meets the criteria laid out in this Request for Proposals. Design Details, Specifications, and Deadlines: Design: Preference is for the Artist to incorporate Coast Salish aspects into the cedar carving. The story depicted will commemorate the 100 year history of the City of Duncan. Log Dimensions and Criteria: The cedar log measurements are to be minimally 30 ft. in length, 2 ft. in diameter at top, and 3 ft. at bottom. The log must be of exceptional quality. Model Totem Poles (maquettes): The applicant selected to carve the Totem Pole must carve and paint to scale, two 18 inch tall yellow cedar totem poles. The maquettes must be completed prior to beginning the carving of the 30 ft. pole. These will serve as models for the actual pole. Completion Date: The two 18 inch tall totem pole maquettes must be completed by October 1, 2012. A penalty up to 10% may be imposed upon failure to meet requirements and deadlines outlined in the RFP and the contract. A realistic timeline for completion of the 30 ft. totem pole must be included with the proposal. For full proposal requirements, please view at www.duncan.ca – Jobs, RFPs & Tenders Three (3) copies of the proposal should be received by 2:00 pm, local time, July 17, 2012 at the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society office, 203-111 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M8. Questions about this Request for Proposals document can be directed to: Peter de Verteuil at 250-746-6126 or via email at peter@duncan.ca
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KINNIKINNIK CHILD CARE CENTRE 1405 Little River Road, Lazo (across from CFB Comox)
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EXP. BAKER needed for high volume artisan breads/buns production at long established Commercial Bakery in the Comox Valley. Call 250-338-0955 for more info.
Junior Camp - ages 4 & 5 : $150/week Adventure Camp - ages 6-11 : $135/week
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Instructors Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. is currently developing an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for the two available Instructor positions required to deliver a 7-week pilot program this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the Instructors will teach the students the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. The Instructors will be responsible to assist with finalizing the Program’s curriculum and delivery of the 2012 pilot project and the planned 2013 Program (three 7-week programs, May to October). Individuals interested in this opportunity must have extensive knowledge and experience on the operational side of the logging industry and ideally have worked as a “hooktender” during that time. Strong communication skills, patience and a demonstrated ability to teach are all necessary requirements for these positions. Compensation for these contract positions is based upon the candidates’ skill, knowledge and experience. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resumes in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Instructor, Logging Fundamentals Training
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GIS Coordinator The City’s Employee & Technology Services Department is seeking a GIS Coordinator to join their team. Reporting to the Information Systems Manager, this position will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and support of a geographical information system (GIS) for the use of all departments within the organization. This is a full-time position and includes a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary range. For complete details, please go to www.courtenay.ca and click on employment opportunities.
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Sunwest Auto Centre Sunwest Auto Centre has been servicing the Comox Valley for 25 years. We have a renowned reputation for our family environment and friendly staff members. Sunwest is currently looking to add to the family. Sunwest Auto Centre is currently recruiting for the position of Sales Consultant. No experience necessary as we will train the right individual. Earning potential is only limited by your enthusiasm. Please apply in person. Sunwest Auto Centre is also looking for a part time Receptionist. Experienced in handling Accounts Receivable, have a pleasant phone manner, and a real genuine customer service individual. If that is you please apply in person.
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SALESPERSON NEEDED Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers vehicles in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. Our new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction. Join our winning team today and start a career in Sales! Sales experience is a definite asset, although we will train the individual who shows the right skills and abilities. $1,000.00 monthly sales BONUS paid to top performers, plus excellent sales compensation plan. • Exciting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full benefit package Bring resumes in person to:
ISLAND HONDA
ISLAND HONDA
1025 Comox Road, Courtenay or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca
CITY OF COURTENAY
COMPUTER INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED The City of Courtenay invites applications for a Computer Instructor for Older Adult programs for the upcoming Fall program session. Qualifications / Experience include specialized computer training and applicants should have experience in program design and previous class instruction. In addition, applicants should have a wide range of knowledge on a variety of operating systems. Hours of work will be part time and may include evenings, days and weekends.
Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. has developed an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who wish to be considered for the available positions in this 7-week pilot project scheduled this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the students will learn the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. Individuals interested in this opportunity must be motivated, physically fit, conscientious and have a clear interest in logging as a career. Applicants selected for advancement in the selection process, will participate in the Company’s standard employment selection process. Further information on this program can be found at: www. westernforest.com in the People/Careers section. Once in People/Careers, please look for Logging Fundamentals Training in the Careers, Current Postings section. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resume in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Logging Fundamentals Training
Interested and qualified persons should submit their resume to the attention of the undersigned by 4:30 pm July 5, 2012. Raegan Spence, Recreation Coordinator Courtenay Recreation Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6 or Email: rspence@courtenay.ca (If sending applications to us by email, please send your attachments in Adobe pdf or Standard Text File format) or Fax: 250-338-0303 We sincerely thank all applicants – only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
CITY OF COURTENAY
FITNESS & WEIGHT ROOM INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Licensed Service Technician to join our team.
The right candidate will possess automotive dealership experience, as well as have excellent inter-personal skills, and be a team player. If you think you would like to join this great team, please drop off a resume to Jim Revenberg, Comox Valley Nissan, 535 Silverdale Crescent, Courtenay.
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED at Eden Street Salon and Day Spa. 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! Must have internal motivation to provide exceptional customer service and a great team player! Apply in person with resume to 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.
HOME & GARDEN GATE has Full Time and Part Time positions available. Looking for positive self motivated people to join us in our busy downtown location. Must have experience in retail or customer service. Please apply with resume to 319 5th Street, Courtenay.
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTORS The CVRD is seeking up to four lifeguard instructors to join our team on a part time basis. Full posting details, required qualifications and how to apply are available online at: www.comox valleyrd.ca/jobs. Applications accepted until 3pm July 4/12.
Full-time Experienced Parts Sales Person & Shipper/Receiver Ocean Pacific Marine is the largest marine store and boatyard on the North Island, providing parts and service to recreational boaters and commercial vessels in the Campbell River area since 1985. We currently accepting applications for two full-time positions • Experienced Parts Sales Person • Shipper/Receiver Parts Sales Person should be familiar with a variety of marine parts, electronics and accessories. Previous marine sales a plus but not required. The successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills. The ability to build good relationships and communications with customers is essential. The successful candidate will need to develop a good knowledge of product lines in order to source and advise on the use and appropriateness of parts and supplies. Some computer experience and good organizational skills are required. Shipper/Receiver should be familiar with warehouse procedures for inspection, receipt, and issuing for supplies and inventory, and complete all of the paperwork associated with warehouse record keeping. Minimum one year experience preferable. Successful applicant will have good organizational skills, some computer experience and a valid forklift ticket. This is a physically demanding job that involves operating forklift, pump jack, climbing ladders and lifting up to 40 lbs. Please e-mail resume to marionb@oceanpacificmarine.com
LOOKING FOR reliable enthusiastic persons for possible F/T position in plumbing & electrical supply. Experience an asset. Apply in person at Bartle & Gibson, 2989 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-334-0645.
Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualified two way radio technician. 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511
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TOSCANOS TRATTORIA part time prep cook required, part time and evenings Chef required, min 3 years exp. working in a fast paced kitchen. Drop resume off at Toscanos 140 Port Agusta St.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Train today and receive certificates in: 1. Personal Support Worker 2. Community Mental Health Worker 3. Education Assistant
The City of Courtenay invites applications for Fitness & Weight Room Instructors for Adult and Senior Fitness Areas to commence immediately. Qualifications include: BCRPA, YM / YWCA Fitness Instructor Certification OR Out of Province Recognized Fitness Instructor Certification and a Current CPR / First Aid certificate. Positions are part time. Hours of work are variable and may include days, evenings & weekends. Interested and qualified persons should submit their resume to the attention of the undersigned by 4:30 pm July 5, 2012. Raegan Spence, Recreation Coordinator Courtenay Recreation Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6 or Email: rspence@courtenay.ca (If sending applications to us by email, please send your attachments in Adobe pdf or Standard Text File format) or Fax: 250-338-0303 We sincerely thank all applicants – only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
NEWSPAPER
T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email: tysonlambert@tmar.com
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COMOX RTE #555 Cooke, Fairboirne, Goldstone, Rodello, Wallace RTE#630 Salish, Somenos, Maquinna, Noel, Cowichan Crt.
TRADES, TECHNICAL STEEL FABRICATORS Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal CertiďŹ cation immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and beneďŹ ts. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com
INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com
SALES
WORK WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
LEGAL SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
FURNITURE
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
A PARDON/WAIVER for work and/or travel? Guaranteed fast, affordable, criminal record removal. Call for free consultation. Qualify today and save $250 (limited time offer). 1-800-736-1209, www.pardonsandwaivers.ca. BBB Accredited. CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
SCREENED DARK top soil 250-218-4078. $14 per yard plus trucking. Great value.
LAZY-BOY POWER Chair. Used 8 mths, $500. Garden furniture, 4 chairs + cushions + umbrella, round glass top table $150. King-sized bed + maple headboard, excellent condition, $400. All obo, 250-7579990.
LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!� Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca
CRIMINAL RECORD?
MICHAEL’S HANDYMAN & Maintenance Services. Senior discounts. (250)339-1958.
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY SCUBA DIVERS Hiring F/T and seasonal, CertiďŹ ed WCB Unrestricted Scuba Divers, with valid First Aid, O2 Therapy & Medical. If interacting with tourists, caring for and showcasing marine specimens, as well as performing routine maintenance work on one of Victoria’s iconic tourist attractions is for you. Please send your resume to careers@obmg.com
The Canadian Red Cross is seeking a Technician for their Health Equipment Loan Program in Courtenay. For details please go to
www.redcross.ca
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Dynamic Consultative SALESPERSON for SHAW business in Comox, Courtenay, Campbell River & surrounding areas. Base pay $18/hr PLUS commission! To apply, FAX 1-800-995-9996 email
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Or call 1-800-506-6592
PETS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic, Field and Shop Fabrication, Refrigeration Mechanic, Plumbers/PipeďŹ tters. Overtime and beneďŹ t Package. Email resumes to: toddw@ peaceriverheating.com Fax: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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CARPENTRY
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OIL BURNER Technician Plumber/GasďŹ tter, 4th Class Power Engineer required in Yellowknife, NT. Journeyperson, bondable and own hand tools. Resume: k.leonardis@ jslmechanical.com
250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certiďŹ ed. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca • New construction • Renovations • Wood or Laminate • ooring • Licensed and new home warranty • 23 years in the Valley
Call John
(250)334-8128
TECHS LIVE Large in Alberta! Moving/training/tool allowances. Great wages. Full beneďŹ ts. Investment program. Go Auto has 30 dealerships/18 brands. Apply now! Careers@goauto.ca.
ELECTRICAL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
You will be responsible for directing home support staff and promoting departmental activities to maintain high quality care. QualiďŹ cations: • Minimum of three years in geriatric care.
RN (part-time night shift) Applicants must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current active registration with CRNBC, BSN preferred. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest conďŹ dence, via our website at: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
Treasures, Treasures, Treasures! China, Silver, Crystal at our tiny little shop at the Filberg Lodge in Comox. Visit us soon . Opening May 11. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11A.M, through the summer.
ART OBJECTS
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THE PERFECT HUSBAND. I will: ďŹ x it, haul it, dig it, clean it, build it, paint it...then, go away. Conscientious, trustworthy. References. Bill 792-9465 WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, ďŹ nishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
INTERIOR DOOR - 30inch wide, Six panel right swing door with frame & lock, $60. 250-338-9681.
BABY GRAND 5’3�x4’9�, $1,750. (250)338-1422.
CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.
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Make it a day at the Filberg Lodge and Park. Browse our charming Gift Shop, have a guided tour of The Filberg Home, Relax and have lunch at the Tea House.
Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $616,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed
POST AND BEAM, full dimensions, local milled cedar, 1@14�x8�x24’ 1@12�x8�x24’ 2@8�x8�x12’ 2@8�x8�x10’ 8@4�x8�x4’ (braces) 16 rafters 2�x8�x18’ 2@6�x8�x14’ 4@Saw horses. $3,500 no tax, 250-336-8684 STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS for sale. Need some extra storage or workspace? Alpine Steel Buildings is an authorized Metallic Builder. Kelowna company with 1300+ sold. 1-800565-9800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS
Courtenay 4-BDRM house w/ city & Mt. views. 45 yr. metal roof, 4 appls. sprinkler system, fruit trees, raised gardens, heatilator ďŹ replace, workshop. Avail. Immed. some terms. $359,000. (250)338-7545.
HOUSES FOR SALE
460 Harrogate Road. 4 bdrms, + 1 bdrm bsmt suite. 2 baths, new windows, reno’d kitch. & bath w/ custom tile work, lg. corner lot w/ fenced bk yard. $265,000, 250-2040881 or 250-204-1212
AIR MATTRESS, dbl, with electric pump, $30. Canning jars, $3.50/doz. (250)336-2750
FUEL/FIREWOOD PaciďŹ c Energy wood insert. Professionally refurbished, high efďŹ ciency. $1000. 250287-4252
LANDSCAPING AFFORDABLE MOWING. I’m a young guy looking for a honest days work. 250-702-2164
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Campbell River: 601 Rebecca Place. Capecod, cul-de-sac, 3 bedrooms, family room & den. Hardwood oors, new carpet, ďŹ replace, 2.5 baths, natural gas, fenced yard & shed. $299,500. Call 250-203-3792.
HOMES WANTED
SPACIOUS OCEANVIEW CONDO This private sale features: Large kitchen, 3 good size bedrooms, 2-4pc baths, Large living room & fp, 2 balconies & sunroom, 5 appl & storage. Only $219,500. Call 250-914-0936
FRIENDLY FRANK
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148
2 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASSES (July 6, 7 & 8). Best offer over $160 each. Phone 250-218-1451
FOR SALE BY OWNER
TOOLS
BUILDING SUPPLIES
HANDYPERSONS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
ELECTRIC GENERATOR `Powermate` powered by Yamaha generator (10hp Yamaha engine) 5500 running watts, 6875 max watts; 41 AMPS; used only 15 hrs. $650 OBO; Call Paul @ 897-0218 ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiďŹ cates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).
DEBT RELIEF- We’ll help you get a fresh start! No interest, low payments. Call 250-812-6767 or 1-866-995-3122,
STRIKING CONTEMPORARY 2 cushion couch. Micro ďŹ bre material. cinnamon in colour. Very good condition. $250 or reasonable offer. Also, selection of woodworking power tools. Tel. 250-871-4284.
2 FENDER Telecasters (USA), one a 1962 (re-issue) and the other a (2010) both in great shape and with cases, $1200 (each). Call (250)337-1740.
GARDENING
Comox Valley Seniors Village
Manager, Assisted Living
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE Diningroom Suite. Oak. Queen Ann style table, 6 chairs. China cabinet sideboard. $2000 OBO. 250-2874252
ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)
Looking for a NEW career?
Retirement Concepts is a privately owned BC company that provides seniors housing and care services ranging from Retirement Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care throughout the province. We are currently recruiting for two very important roles:
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SAVE MY life! My name is Willow, I am 12, spayed, affectionate, clean, sociable. My strata is making my mother get rid of me. I need an older person for companion. Please call (250)871-2808.
SLIM DOWN For summer! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.
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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
Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668
ESCORTS ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME
MISC SERVICES
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!
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
CAMPBELL RIVER
1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca Ltd.
“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967�
There will be NO AUCTION THIS WEEK.
Next Auction Thursday, July 5 Âť 6pm. Auction House will be CLOSED Wed. June 27 and will be back open on Wed. July 4. Check out what's coming up for July 5th Auction online.
JASON
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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RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
MOBILE HOME - Remodeled 14ft x 68ft for sale. Must be moved. $43,000. New siding, windows, ooring, electrical, cabinets etc. 250-337-8021.
COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs. Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references. Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131.
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.
SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. OfďŹ ce Area. I-2 Zoning. Available June 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs.
MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
COURTENAY- 1 bdrm condo, hrdwd rs,newly painted, close to all amenities. Avail now. NS/NP. $750. 250-338-4710.
“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts�
COURTENAY. 1-BDRM & den top oor, in small quiet bldg, near dwntwn, updated kitch & bath. 1321 Lewis Ave. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)218-2796.
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
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS
200 Back Road, Courtenay
1015 Cumberland Rd
1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
2 BEDROOM SUITE available in well-managed 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.
250-334-9717
PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street Avail. 1 and 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
PORT HARDY Trailer on its own lot. Excellent condition, private back yard. Boat/RV parking. $102,500. Contact Gary David 250-949-8684.
OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings 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
VANRIDGE MANOR
ST. BRELADES
123 Back Road, Courtenay
146 Back Road, Courtenay
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ďŹ replaces - 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.
FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
PACIFIC COURT
Call 338-7449
RYAN COURT
1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay
1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay
2 bedroom available July 1st and 15th in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.
Call 250-338-7449
To View, Call 250-334-4483
BEECHER MANOR
RUTHERFORD MANOR
1045 Cumberland Road
1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay
BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 bedroom condo available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
2 bdrm suite available. 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.
Call 250-334-9717
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GLENSHIRE 1800 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
GREENBRIER 750 Eight Street TWO BEDROOM bright, spacious suite in a modern building just three blocks from downtown. Large kitchen with full sized appliances. In suite storage and laundry. Ensuite. Well maintained, quiet mature adult building. Security entry. Also One Bedroom. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-
CONDOS
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DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. See the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below.
TOWNHOUSES
TORRY PINES
CUMBERLAND, CLEAN, spacious 2 bdrm Apt., avail June. 1st. Central location above Medical Clinic. $1000 mo + utils. W/D, F/S, D/W, storage room, N/P. Call 250-336-2208 or please email: sereda57@shaw.ca
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
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. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated 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. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-7032264.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM with unique cross ventilation floor plan. Nicely renovated. Very bright and spacious — southern exposure overlooking private garden. Located just two blocks from Comox Mall and near Filberg Park. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious. Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
Apartments•Condos•Suites 303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed. 221-130 Centennial 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $775/mth. Avail. July 1st 210 - 2100 Guthrie 2 Bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $850/mth Avail. July 1st
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, a competitive $9.75/sq ft plus triple net & HST 250-335-0351 COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space 1491 McPhee Ave, 2300sqft, $1950. Consists of main, ofďŹ ces, gym, boardroom, kitchen. Part of an 8 unit building. TrafďŹ c generated by the Kung Fu Academy & Pets In The City & is ready for occupancy. 250-702-1096
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COURTENAY - Single level 2 bdrm. 4 appls, Fenced yrd for gardeners. N/P. $800/mth Avail. Aug. 1, 250-897-3242
MOBILE HOMES & PADS 32’ 5TH Wheel in Courtenay, $425. Ref needed. No Pets, N/S. Quiet. (250) 338-4640. NEWLY RENO’D 3-bdrm mobile. 55+. New appl’s. NS/NP. $900. July 15. 250-339-1772.
MODULAR HOMES JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900 Double Wide Modular 1350 sq ft from $99,900 mark@eaglehomes.ca
HOMES FOR RENT COURTENAY: OCEAN views, across from Airpark Walk, beside river pathway. Quiet neighborhood. Modern, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, laundry, family room, single garage and storage, NS/NP. Ref’s. Avail. Jul. 23rd. $1400. Call Marjorie (250)339-5315.
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Spacious & bright 2 bdrm ground level suite features 4 appl, 2 double closets in master, laundry/storage room, & semi private patio area opening to green space w/fruit trees; laminate & tile flooring throughout; N/S; N/P; $750/month; avail Aug 1
FIVE OAKS VILLA
Main level features 2 bdrms, 5 appls, and assigned parking, in secured entry; located near College, shopping and amenities. N/S & N/P; avail July 1; $775/month
WILLOWWOOD
Patio home; 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls and patio area. Ideally located near schools, parks & shopping; avail July.1; N/S; pets not permitted; $750/month
DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate possession
CHERRYWOOD MANOR
2 bdrm units in secured entrance building w/ master bdrms w/ walk in closets; 2 appl w/on-site coin op laundry & large patio areas; rents from $700 & inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; for immediate & June 1 possession.
POPLAR PLACE
Bright 2 bdrm condo ideally located near College, Aquatic Centre & shopping; features 5 appl, open layout & separate laundry room; for immediate possession; $775/month
2 BDRM DOWNTOWN CONDO
Beautiful 2 bdrm, ground level condo, 5 appl, laundry/storage room & various upgrades; walking distance to all amenities; N/P; N/S; avail July 1; $725/month.
HOMES ROYSTON WATERFRONT HOME
Waterfront home with post & beam construction & wide open living spaces incl. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, a deck for entertaining, 2 car garage, & more! Take advantage of spectacular sunrises, mountain & ocean views, swimming, or a jaunt to Tree Island. $1700/month; Avail July 1
KENDAL AVE HOME
Beautiful Coal Valley Estates home features 9 foot ceilings on main floor, slate entry way, attractive cabinetry & finishings, mountain view & natural gas f/p; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, bonus room downstairs & large garage; avail July 1; $1300/month
SUITES
KENDAL AVE. SUITE 2693B
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; avail July 1
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Beautiful 2-level townhome in small, picturesque, adult oriented complex located near tennis courts & walking distance to downtown Comox core; large master suite & second bdrm, 2 baths, 6 appl, gas f/p, & garage; enjoy all day sun on semi-private patio area; avail July 1; small pet may be considered w/deposit; $1300/month
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RENTALS
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl, suits single occupant, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $490/mth COZY RURAL HOME 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, woodstove, N/S, pets neg. w/ref. Available. July 1 - $975/mth SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME 4 bdrm & den, 3 bath, 6 appls, fam rm, gas F/P, double garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 - $1,300/mth BECKTON ESTATES 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 15 - $1,100/mth ROYSTON HOME 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage & carport, ocean glimpses, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. 1 - $1,100/mth COZY CTNY RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, laminate fls, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. July 5 - $1,000/mth HIGHWOOD CUL-DE-SAC charming 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath home, 5 appls, woodstove, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Fixed term lease to July 31/13. Avail. Aug.1 - $1,500/mth COURTENAY NORTH, exec Rancher, 4 bdrm + den, 3000 sq ft, horse boarding extra, riding ring, 1936 Coleman Rd., avail July. 1st. 250-702-1096. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 2705B URQHART 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls., $700/mth Avail. Immed 5147 RAVEN ROAD 5 bed, 3 bath, n/s, n/p, 3 appl. $1400/mth Avail. Aug 1st 675 Hornet Way 3 Bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. D.Garage, $1300/mth Avail. July 1st UNION BAY, upgraded, clean, ocean view 2 bdrm mobile home, avail July 1, long term rental, good ref’s, $900 mo. Call (250)331-2199.
OFFICE/RETAIL 220 SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE 320 sq.ft. can be expanded to 640 sq.ft. In the heart of Downtown Comox. Avail. immed. Call 250-339-0172. 1100SQ FT Office/Retail space, Comox Ave & Anderton $1500. Call (250)338-0995.
ROOMS FOR RENT Cumberland - LG 180sqft rms in fully renovated house. Looking for clean stable long term roommates. Ea. bdrm has sperate outdoor entrance and patio. Shared kitchen, living room, laundry & 2/1/2 baths. Rent is $500/mth, incl. utilities, wi-fi & basic cable. N/P, N/S. Tel. Mark 250-218-1378, email drdaveklassen@gmail.com
SUITES, LOWER 700 SF 1 Bdrm ste - Cumberland. Frge, stve, d/w, w/d incl. $750 + Hydro. 250-702-7964 AVAILABLE now 2 Bed,1 bath, deck, storage. Please call to view @ 250-898-1141. Courtenay quiet, responsible tenant. N/S. reasonable rent. Refs . July 1. 338-1976.
2002 YAMAHA 50 CC Scoter 1,700 km’s. Lady Driven $1,200. 250-334-9337
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca 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 $900/mth. STONECROFT VILLAGE steps to downtown from this 2 bdrm & hobby rm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, N/S, No pets. Adult oriented. Avail. Immed - $1,150/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $750/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $600/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $775/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg.,N/S No pets. Avail July 1 $800/mth. CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm & den patio home, 2 bath, 5 appls., elect. F/P, garage, 55 yrs +, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1- $1,300/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls., elect. F/P, balcony, pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 & Aug 1 $850 & $900/mth DOWNTOWN ABOVE COMMERCIAL 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls., gourmet kitchen, concrete flrs, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 15 $1,200/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. July 1 - $625/mth Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 - $950/mth BASEMENT SUITE in East Ctny, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, hydro incl., N/S. No pets. Avail. July 1 - $775/mth OCEAN VIEW! from this 2 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath townhouse near the airpark, 5 appls, 2 balconies, garage, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. July 1 $1,100/mth STEPS TO CTNY AIRPARK 2 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 3 level townhouse, 4 appls, family rm, garage, 2 balconies, N/S, indoor cat ok. Avail. Immed - $1,200/mth 2-BDRM TOWNHOUSE- 3030 Kilpatrick. 6 appls, gas fireplace, close to all amenities. Avail July 1. $1000./mo. Refs. (250)338-6820.
AUTO FINANCING
1998 Land Rover Discovery. Special edition, Very good condition, excellent tires and brakes, heated leather seats, Alpine sound system, two power sky lights has 220,000 kms asking $4,500.00 OBO. 250-334-7794 or 250-7031954.
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2006 HONDA SPIRIT 1100. 6770 km. Very clean, like new. $5,500. (250)923-9422
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
Classifi eds TO PLACE AN AD CALL 1-855-310-3535 2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.
TRUCKS & VANS 1999 RAM 1500 Quad Cab 4x4. *Must Sell*. Brand New tires, pwr steer block, front & rear brakes, rear shocks. Runs Great! 250,000 km. $5000. 250-287-8640 ‘09 CHEVY COBALT LS. 26,700K. No accidents. Great gas mileage & sound. Auto., Burgundy metallic, N/S. $9,995 OBO. 250-339-4220
1982 18 1/2’ Travelaire in perfect working condition. Double axel. $3000. Please call (250)203-9122
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1969 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle, good running condition, auto, AM/FM/CD player, 95% body restored, red. $9800. Will trade for a camper van of equal value. (250)287-4820.
2001 FORD-F250. 7.3 Diesel, Superduty, 6 speed transmission super cab, long box, gauges, captain’s chairs, stainless running boards, 5th wheel hitch. Always garaged. 225,000km. Excel. cond. 1 owner.$8500. (250)923-7812
16’ CANOE- made by Frontiersman, good condition, no oars. $475. (250)287-4820. 1985 19.5’ Fifth Wheel 4 burner stove, 3 piece bath sleeps 4, all dishes include as well as hitch. $2,750. Call (250)923-7552.
27’ MONARO (2000), Fully loaded, exc. cond., low engine hours (569), garage stored. Triple axle trailer avail. Private Sale. $97,500. Call (250)2866865
1989 30FT. 5th wheel. A/C. New laminate floor. Full bath. Great cond. $2,800. 250-871-2223
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD 80,000 km, Silver, 4 doors, fully loaded, automatic, tow package. $15,000. Call Ryan, 250-702-6250.
30ft-PENN YAN Tunnel Drive w/ fly bridge. 2-350 inboard Merc Cruisers, hydraulic steering. Tunnel drive system. Good on fuel. No more bent props. $19,000. 250-923-3408
2007 29.5’ Cougar 5th Wheel. Excellent condition. 12’ slide, free standing dinette, rear club chairs, pass through storage, Polar package, aluminum construction, rear slide out bike rack. $17,000 or reasonable offer. Must sell. 250-286-0070 or cell 250-203-7646. Email: pgmoult@shaw.ca.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER 119,000 km, good condition. Comes w/hard top, leather interior, power roof, winter tires. $14,000. (250)248-5764.
2007 MALLARD travel trailer. 20ft. Frnt kitch, slide out. Fully loaded. Sleeps 6. Like new. $13,500. (250)923-9422
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COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, central 2 bdrm ($650) and 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, ($750) townhomes, 1835 Piercy Ave., N/P, family oriented, avail immed. Call (250)702-1096.
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2003 MINI Cooper S, green with Union Jack roof. Many John Cooper Works upgrades. Low mileage. Immaculate. $13,500 OBO. 250-923-8664. Email: dhay@telus.net
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22’ 2007-Wildwood LE RV Immaculate inside and out. Garage kept. Trailer is wired for cable, has bthrm, oven, furnace, lg fridge/freezer. CD player, hot water tank. $12500. 250-830-0462. BIGFOOT COLUMBIA River Camper. 9.5’ ft long box camper. Mint Condition, as brand new. Used only 4 times. $7500. Call 250-334-1611.
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250-338-0725 Sunstar 28’ 1980. Surveyed 2011-Good rating. Propane stove/heater. GPS, dinghy, auto steer, depth sounder, VHF, 2 main, 2 genoa spinnaker. $16000. 339-6852
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THE THIRD ANNUAL Island Charity Wrestling card happens this Friday at the K’ómoks Band Hall.
Don’t miss Juan E. Cañuck, etc. This Friday, Island Charity Wrestling presents its annual charity family wrestling show with all profits this year going to support You Are Not Alone (YANA). What originally started as a unique idea for an annual store summer party and charity fundraiser for Superstore in 2009 has now moved indoors and become an annual tradition in the Valley that welcomes anyone to its shows. While you will see exciting wrestling action, crazy good and evil characters, and storylines, you will not see professionals. ICW is a non-professional charity group. While a few members have had some professional training, the majority are local retail workers who practise and put on pro-style wrestling shows for fun, charity, and community service. This year’s Valley show, the War on the Shore, features a dozen matches including all four championships up for grabs in the main events. The ICW title will be on the line as “Dangerous” Doug Beattie-D.D.B. squares off against his arch-nemesis Splash Campbell. The Vancouver Island Tag Team Championship is up for grabs as champi-
ons the Chain Gang defend their belts; and the Vancouver Island Charity Championship is on the line as Splash Campbell defends his title in a 12-man overthe-top-rope battle royale. The hardest title to win, the Vancouver Island Hardcore Championship, also gets put up in a “fans bring the weapons” hardcore match, as four-year champion Acadian Assassin, the longest-reigning champion ever, faces his latest challenger “Big” Willy Johnson in a nodisqualification, falls count anywhere match in which anything can and will happen. Also scheduled to appear is: Taco, “Mexico’s biggest Canucks fan” Juan E. Cañuck, Explosive Claymore, The Bumbling B, “The Lost Viking” Magnus Hunkström, Hillbilly Black, “The Wrestlin’ Rocker” Zed Leppelin, Major America, The A-Train, Big Daddy Pain, Cooter Johnson, “The Sickness” Chris Slade, Matt Havik, Ivan Boneyard, Safety Man, and more. There will be prize draws, programs for sale with collectible trading cards, a small merchandise table including DVDs of past shows, and pictures with the wrestlers all available to raise a little extra money for
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REWARDS Crimestoppers will pay cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of persons involved in criminal activities in the Comox Valley.
CALL 1-800-222-TIPS(8477)
YANA. Superstore manager Shawn Rondeau will run the concession table by donation, with all proceeds from concession going to Superstore’s charity, President’s Choice Children’s Charity. All seats are for a minimum donation of $5. This Friday at the K’ómoks Band Hall, next to the I-Hos Gallery, at 3320 Comox Road in Courtenay. Doors open at 7:30.
Seating is limited to 150 so pre-purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased from any participant or by calling 250-792-3332, or at the door if any remaining. — Island Charity Wrestling
As of Sept. 15, 2009 all operators of motorized vessels, including personal water craft, must be able to show a form of competency such as the Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate. The Cape Lazo Power Squadron will sponsor PCOC exams at Lewis Park during Canada Day on July 1. Times will be between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the cost is $30. Registration is not required. The Boating Handbook for the exam is available from Staples. This is the only card that is also recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. — Cape Lazo Power Squadron
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Editor’s note: There’s a new method to spread the word about your community events. Try our new, improved online calendar. Scroll down the mainpage of the Comox Valley Record website (www. comoxvalleyrecord.com) until you see a calendar off to the right. Click on Add Your Event and follow the prompts. 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.
Thursday, June 28 C.V. METAPHYSICAL Explorations Group meets, Lions Den (back door), 1729 Comox Ave., 7–9 p.m. Darryl Gurney presents PSYCH-K, Free Your Mind From Limiting Beliefs! All welcome. By donation. FMI: Anjali 250-338-1690. VIRL’s free summer reading programs registration starts today & continues through July. Parents encouraged to sign up children early. FMI: www.virl.bc.ca.
Friday, June 29
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY
EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Double Play, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.
Saturday, June 30 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 1 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. COURTENAY & District Museum open house, 207 Fourth St., 12–4 p.m. Free admission, balloons, door prize draws. FMI: 250-334-0686. CANADIAN Daughters’ 10th Annual Tea Dance, Native Sons Hall, 2–4 p.m. Free admission.
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Friday, July 6
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Dr. Leonie McKinlay, Dr. Charoul Lekx, Dr. Heather Hagen, Dr. Don Neale
C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Nymph Falls walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Sheila 250334-4161, Maureen 250-8713337, Louise 250-871-1443, www.cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, July 7
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KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 8 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Friday, July 13 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Ships Point walk; meet at Walmart lot near Mark’s WW, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Elaine 250-9418434, Susan 250-871-4422, Gina 250-890-9336, www. cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, July 14
UNION BAY Giant Garage & Book Sale, Sale Union Bay ComCom munity Hall, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Proceeds to Tour de Rock. FMI: Donna McKay 250-3352147, Mildred Coe 250-3352894. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 15 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Friday, July 20 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Masters Greenway/Puntledge walk; meet at Puntledge Park parking lot, 1st St. & Menzies, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Maggie 250-871-1707, Rebecca 250-334-0936, Kate 250-338-9310, www.cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, July 21 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 22 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Friday July 27 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Saratoga Beach walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Susan 250871-4422, Doris 250-8713407, Ruth 250-339-4584, www.cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, July 28 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 29 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Friday, Aug. 3 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years): no walk – civic holiday. FMI: www.cvnewcomers.net.
Friday, Aug. 10 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Air Force Beach walk; meet at Air Force Beach parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Sheila 250-334-4161, Sharon 250941-1819, Maureen 250-8713337, www.cvnewcomers. net.
Friday, Aug. 17 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for MacDonald Woods/Filberg Park walk; meet at Filberg Road beside park entrance, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Sharon 250-9411819, Veronica 250-3397732, Rebecca 250-334-0936, www.cvnewcomers.net.
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Local winery not withering on vine After just two years in business, Coastal Black Estate Winery continues to rack up accolades. Most recently, the family-owned, familyoperated winery earned five medals at the 2012 Northwest Wine Summit for its handcrafted fruit wines and meads. “I’ve always had a love affair with anything you can put your hands on and build and shape and mould,” says Abel O’Brennan, coowner and winemaker at Coastal Black. O’Brennan’s passion is clearly evident in his finished products, which recently earned two silver (for still and sparkling blackberry wines) and three bronze medals (for blueberry mead
and still and sparkling raspberry wines) at the Northwest Wine Summit. In addition, Coastal Black’s wines and meads won two gold and three silver awards at the 2012 Savor Northwest Wine Awards in March; that same month, they won three silver and three bronze awards — against entries from around the world — at the 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Launched in the summer of 2010, Coastal Black produces nine varieties of fruit wine on 820 acres at the base of Mount Washington. With 80 acres of thornless blackberries plus raspberries and blueberries, the
winery is the largest cultivated blackberry farm in Canada. Four generations — ranging in age from one to 74 — live and work together to transform the fruit into Coastal Black’s tremendously successful wines and meads. From its traditional roots as a dairy farm, Coastal Black has emerged as a modern and much-admired winery. Its most recent addition — a new bottling line custom-made in Rome (and the first of its kind to be used in the wine industry on Vancouver Island) — washes, fills, labels and screwcaps or corks 1,200 bottles per hour. The winery also boasts a beautiful,
Tax fairness still elusive Progress in achieving property tax fairness for B.C.’s small business owners has stalled, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) 2012 Municipal Tax Property Report shows. With property taxes due this week, this year’s study shows small business owners face payments that are, on average in B.C., 2.78 times the rate of tax compared to what residential owners pay for the same value property. The difference in ratios is known as the property tax gap. This represents a barely noticeable improvement over last year’s results, which had small business owners paying 2.79 times the residential rate. “Seeing the gap effectively flat-line is worrying,” says Shachi Kurl, CFIB director of provincial affairs. “An optimist would note that this is the third year property tax ratios haven’t increased. On the other hand, the failure to achieve greater reductions across the province does nothing to relieve small business owners’ concerns of a heavy tax load.” In a recent survey, 69 per cent of CFIB’s small business owners ranked their municipal property tax as the tax most harmful to the operation of their business. Six years ago, 38 per cent of our small business owners held this view. On Vancouver Island, the municipal-
ity with the highest gap is North Saanich — at 6.02. This means an average small business owner pays $7,850 in property taxes this year. The average homeowner: $1,300. This is the third year in a row North Saanich has the highest gap in all of B.C., although CFIB notes the municipality has narrowed its gap in each of those three years. Victoria’s property tax gap is unchanged from last year at 3.59. The capital city charges the average small
business owner $7,785 in property tax compared to $2,170 for the average homeowner. Once again, CFIB is calling on municipalities to commit to narrowing the property tax gap until it reaches a ratio of 2:1. Progress in cities such as Toronto and Saskatoon show this can be achieved over a period of time. The full report and regional rankings are available at: www.cfib. ca/bc. — Canadian Federation of Independent Business
West Coast-inspired tasting room — open noon to 5 through the summer — an outdoor patio with a brick pizza oven and an open barnstyle event space. In addition to meads and fruit wines — sold in more than 80 private liquor stores on Vancouver Island — the farm produces fresh fruit, raw honey and custom-milled lumber. ••• In 2010, the Ludwig family transformed
their 820-acre dairy farm in Black Creek into what has since become a modern, thriving — and multiple award-winning — fruit winery and meadery. Nestled at the base of Mt. Washington on the outskirts of the Comox Valley, Coastal Black continues to be a family affair. For more information, visit www.coastalblack.ca. — Coastal Black Estate Winery
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 250-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Democracy takes a beating While the lumping together of numerous pieces of federal legislation in one giant omnibus bill may not be precedent-setting, we fear that doing so threatens to reduce our democracy to mere window dressing. Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, still relatively young in its first majority, is attempting to reduce the level of debate on specific issues relating to everything from environmental protection to military spending to multiculturalism. No aspect of governmental operations is being spared here. Our concern is that sections of the bill pinpointed by hard-working MPs as troublesome – remember, this bill affects every ministry – cannot possibly be given the time they need to discuss potential problems with implementation before regulations and budgets get put in place. It’s not just opposing MPs who have been left scrambling by this tactic. Even Conservative MPs are forced to bone up on all aspects of the government’s budget legislation. Who’s got time for that? And how can we expect any of our elected representatives to be well-versed on even half of the legislation tabled? Meanwhile, Opposition and other MPs tabled 800 possible amendments to the bill, which will no doubt cause further confusion and anxiety among this country’s lawmakers as the bill goes through the debate process. The feds have argued that time is of the essence as they work to keep our economy from spiralling as a growing number of European countries are experiencing. Still, that is not reason enough to subvert the democratic process and allow for the kind of proper debate that Canadians have come to expect. To use a well-used phrase, this can only end badly, both for the continuity of services, checks and balances in this country and the preservation of the type of democracy we all voted for – Conservatives, New Democrats, Liberals and Greens alike. ~ Victoria News Editor’s note: The House of Commons passed Bill C-38 last week. Record Question of the Week This week: Eighty-three per cent of respondents so far say they agree with a judge’s decision to nullify the law banning physician-assisted suicides. Do you have an opinion about this important issue? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord. com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Co Congratulations to Comox Valley athletes Geoff Kabush and Cameron Levins, who have qualified for the Olympics. Good luck to Martin Reader.
The Nanaimo owner of a burned-out derelict eyesore on Cumberland Road has not acted on a City of Courtenay directive to clean up the site.
No longer slaves to car culture Dear editor, Not taking action on an issue is a form of action. Many people don’t agree with the way that transportation dollars are spent in our community. A Car Free Sunday event is different from other events because it intentionally asks us to think about something that we take for granted — the unimpeded ability to travel, as pleasantly as possible, from one location to another. Fair enough if you’re in an automobile, but not so for other forms of transportation. And other forms of transportation do make sense. Car Free Sunday is a chance to recognize the merits of these alternatives. I hope my council always remains open to the dialogue of being car free — that is, free from being a slave to cars and car culture. If well-planned, and well-communicated, Car Free Sunday can be a tool for community education about the role of automobiles in our society. Consider this logic: • People need to walk like fish need to swim: Our bodies are meant to move. We need to find helpful ways to incorporate activity into our day to day activities. Even taking simple steps like taking the stairs or parking once and walking to all locations within 500 metres are a step in the right direction. An additional benefit is that when you depend on your body, you take care of it.
• Some cultures are experiencing inactivity, obesity and chronic disease epidemics. Health Canada and its research agencies have been begging Canadians for years to get more exercise. The issue is particularly important in childhood development when young bodies grow quickly and need a good foundation. And yet we’ve been failing in how much activity we get as a nation, including our children, and the word epidemic is now used to describe the state of our health. But do not despair. People have been moving around for thousands of years, only recently by vehicle. Many towns today are still pedestrian and cycling oriented. • It turns out that there is a correlation between automobiledominated communities, and the ‘pleasantness’ of a place. There is a reason parts of the Comox Valley look like a ‘tangle of big box stores’ that are not worth stopping by — because it looks and feels like places that have been designed for cars. Ask urban designers what they think of what the predominance of the automobile is doing to our ‘urban fabric.’ For one, they’d say transportation mode is a key factor in land development patterning and therefore distribution of physical infrastructures, both public and private. They’d remind us that communities built around the auto-
mobile experience a feedback loop wherein because the environment has been designed to get around by car, most people, unless they don’t have the means to, will choose to ‘opt in’ to using a car because it is the only convenient choice. This creates demand for more car infrastructure. Coupled with growth (which we are experiencing at 1.100 new cars a year in the Valley according to ICBC’s regional numbers), this pattern begets itself. • And for those who value the environment, it can be one of the most compelling reasons of all. Whether you are interested in incorporating a little more activity in your life, would like to see more humane or more pleasant forms of settlement patterning, whether you are concerned about the dependence on oil and cars we are perpetuating, the cost we’re incurring, or the ecological wealth we are losing, Car Free Sunday provides a chance to explore the logic that is being proposed by communities around the world. If you have anything you’d like to say about the event, we encourage you to write to Imagine Comox Valley at imaginecomoxvalley@gmail.com David Frisch, Courtenay Editor’s note: David Frisch is a Car Free Sunday volunteer coordinator.
Radio listeners grateful to Shaw Cable Dear editor, During the week of April 22 the devoted listeners of Shaw Cable radio in and around the Comox Valley suddenly lost almost all of their favourite stations. Because we were quite public with our displeasure, not to mention sadness, we received a phone call last week that made us very happy indeed.
We weren’t able to contact the people who phoned us, but after seeing a letter to the editor last week from another sad radio listener, I thought we’d better share the good news right away. If you happen to be as addicted to your radio stations as we found out we were (serious withdrawal symptoms), the following will most definitely help — enjoy! And thank you, Shaw.
• 88.1 – CBC Radio One (Victoria); • 88.3 – CBC radio Two (Vancouver); • 88.5 – KPLU (Jazz Tacoma); • 88.7 – KUOW (National Public Radio Seattle); • 89.5 – KING (Classical Seattle); • 89.9 – CBUF French (Vancouver). Rosemary Baxter, Courtenay
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Meters aren’t very smart Dear editor, The main problem that I and many others have with the smart meters is that there has been little or no consultation or review surrounding these devices. I’m not speaking of the concern over radio frequency radiation but in terms of safety, privacy, security, reliability, or even the cost-benefit relationship, considering the hundreds of million of dollars being spent here this is quite alarming. What happened is the B.C Liberal government rammed a so-called Clean Energy Act through the legislature in the summer of 2010 mandating that B.C Hydro “install and put into operation smart meters and related equipment” at every home and business in British Columbia “by the end of the 2012 calendar year.” Another consequence of this lovely document was the removal of any scrutiny of the smart meter project, and several other BC Hydro projects, by the BC Utility Commission. In fact the provincial cabinet has specifically ordered the BCUC not to conduct any hearings or investigation into the smart meter program. These meters, even though designed by a Washington State company, are manufactured in that bastion of quality, Communist China, a nation with an abysmal safety record regarding consumer products.
This is the same nation that brought us toys painted with leadbased paint, cadmium jewelry, contaminated drywall, melamine laced pet food and dairy products. Because of the electronics, and the fact that they come from the land of shoddy goods, where an oldstyle analog meter might last 25, 30 or 40 years, you may get 10 years out of a smart meter before it fails and has to be replaced. The only justification they can seem to come up with as a saving is that they would prevent electricity theft, presumably from grow-ops, at first $30 million worth which then became $100 million, but over 10 years, assuming their claims are true. So right around the time they will supposedly recoup the cost of installing these things they will be near the end of their useful life. When was the last time you had a television set or computer last more then 10 years? Yet all over B.C. they are changing every meter to the same make and model of smart meter at almost the same time, so when they begin to fail they will do so at almost the same time. This is like the HST all over again, they ram a policy through with no independent review or public input, and then invent a back story citing dubious benefits to justify shoving in down our throats. A. Foster Courtenay
The editor, I would like to take the opportunity to respond to some concerns readers have raised regarding BC Hydro’s smart metering program. Smart meters are safe. They use radio frequency signals that are similar to what is used in televisions, radios and other common household devices. In fact, the total exposure to radio frequency from a smart meter over 20 years is equivalent to a single 30-minute cellphone call. Like we have in the past, BC Hydro will continue to ensure your information remains safe and secure with the new meters. Smart meters use multiple layers of security; similar to what is used in online banking. Our program is a lot more than replacing the meters. It’s about upgrading our entire system including the telecommunications infrastructure, adding system meters and providing feedback tools for customers to better save energy
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IN LIGHT OF the recent vandalism to the RCMP vehicle at Denman West I would like to inform the person(s) that we do need RCMP on our island. Their role is critical when we have a domestic disturbance, assault, suicide attempt or even if someone with a mental health issue is in danger of harming themselves or others and refuses help. Unfortunately, we have all these issues on Denman and professionally trained firefighters and paramedics will not enter a potentially dangerous situation unless the RCMP have secured the scene. The longer it takes them to arrive, the more likely the situation becomes life threatening for those involved- including innocent victims (children). By having an RCMP vehicle at the ready by our dock (so they can come by boat) saves valuable time. BC Ferries is not mandated to provide emergency ferry service and depending on the circumstances, may not be able to. I suggest you turn yourself in, apologize to the RCMP and taxpayers (who now have to pay for your senseless act) and seek the help you obviously need.
to Slegg Lumber and Klitsa signs for donating supplies for the new signage at the Tigger Too Building. Your support and community spirit towards a non-profit society such as ourselves is greatly appreciated. An extra special thank you to Tony Barto for your initiative and management of making this all happen. WHY IS IT that my neighbour’s cats can come into my garden, stalk and kill the birds that I feed and then slink away without repercussion? If my dog were to enter their yards and kill their cats, there would be big trouble. What is this ‘one rule for them another rule for me?’ It is not right. At this time of year, killing a bird likely kills a family of nestlings, too. Given how we have despoiled the environment, it behooves us to minimize any further harm we visit on wild birds. Of course, the cats also dig in my vegetable and flower beds to deposit their fecal matter. Cats need to be regulated.
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and money. If you compare elements of BC Hydro’s program to the Hydro Quebec or Ontario programs, the cost of our meters works out to be similar — about $200 each. This figure includes the meter, its installation and the data management system. Smart meters are an important part of upgrading and modernizing the electricity grid which delivers power to almost 1.9 million customers and supports our economy. They will also get the lights back on faster during power outages and provide customers with tools to conserve energy and save money. Upgrading the electrical metering system and grid will deliver $1.6 billion in savings to British Columbians over the next 20 years and help keep our rates among the lowest in North America. Gary Murphy Editor’s note: Gary Murphy is the chief project officer, smart metering and infrastructure, for BC Hydro.
BOUQUETS TO THE young people at the end of our street redirecting a very steady and unhappy stream of traffic during the downtown Courtenay pedestrian only day. They were both gracious and helpful to the motorists (does anyone read the notices in the local papers?), who were very frustrated with the situation — and Fathers’ Day no less. No doubt we shall hear that the no-car day was a huge success! Well, I passed Fifth and Cliffe twice during the day and there did not appear to be many people wandering around on Fifth. My sunny Sunday afternoon on my deck was completely ruined with the continuous parade of cars and noisy diesel trucks on the street, which screeched down the gravel lane. Others opted to turn around on the narrow road and create an even longer line of frustrated motorists. There didn’t seem to be any logical reason to extend the closure of Fifth Street up to the railway line or beyond. A confounded mess and irritation was created. The organizers of this ill-planned event should rethink this idea and preferably shelve it for the coming years.
E-mail: editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com; mail: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7; fax: 338-5568 or drop it off at 765 McPhee Ave.
elling on Anderton from Little River. You were driving a blue Toyota pickup on Waveland. As you came to the Waveland stop sign at Anderton you did not stop, you continued right through at a very rapid speed. I was right there and had to swerve to avoid a collision. Thankfully no vehicles were coming towards me. You swerved off the road onto the shoulder. Lucky you didn’t lost control of your vehicle. I did not stop to talk to you, nor was I able to get your licence plate number as you stayed well back of me, probably so I couldn’t see your plate. If you read this, know that you are one very lucky man. You could have caused a very serious accident and I would have taken the brunt of your stupidity. Next time you see a stop sign, please do yourself and other motorists a huge favour and stop!
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Prenup dollars and sense talk Your wedding day is right around the corner. You’re practising your reception speech. You love each other and you’re making a lifetime commitment. You’ve no doubt talked frequently about your future together, but did your talks include dollar signs? Money is always one of the most challenging aspects of a relationship, especially if you’re about to become part of a blended family. Here are some prenup financial basics to smooth your transition to married life: Consider a prenup A written prenuptial agreement can protect certain assets accumulated before your marriage or for children from a previous relationship. Each party should receive independent legal advice and speak to an experienced family lawyer about what should and shouldn’t be in the agreement and make sure the agreement is signed well in advance of the wedding day. Tell all, know all Each of you should dis-
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NATALIE NICKERSON, CLOCKWISE from right, receives North Island College’s President’s Award for Academic Excellence from NIC president Dr. Jan Lindsay. Graduate, and this year’s student speaker, Allyson Hamilton gives an uplifting speech. Graduate Melissa Konkel shakes hands with Lindsay as she also receives the Academic Excellence award. A proud instructor watches as the graduates stream into the room. PHOTOS BY RENÉE ANDOR
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