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The Comox Valley Community Foundation Enrichment Awards were presented Friday afternoon, with nearly $125,000 in funds dis-tributed.

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Azer returns home without childrenA trip to the Middle East did not produce

the desired result for the mother of four Comox Valley children allegedly abducted by their father.

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Valley tax rates reasonableIn terms of assessed property values, Comox

Valley municipalities appear to be faring well in relation to other central Vancouver Island locations.

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Island Health contracting out MRIsIsland Health has hired Vancouver Island

MRI, a private clinic in Courtenay, on a tem-porary basis to carry out 900 MRIs locally between now and March 31.

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Thursday Night Jazz, presented by Georgia Straight Jazz Society at The Avalanche Bar & Grill, introduces a new lineup to the schedule when Centerpiece Jazz Quartet takes the stage on Jan. 21.

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SPORTSMultiple sclerosis fundraiser

Ski for MS is a great way to help people affected by MS in your community and earn a fun, inspiring and free day on the slopes.

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Glacier Kings drop a pairThe Comox Valley Glacier Kings lost 5-4 in

overtime to the Westshore Wolves and 6-3 to the Oceanside Generals over the weekend.

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Starman: An unintentional memorialCelebration of Bowie’s music takes on added meaning with artist’s death ■ P. 6

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The Comox Valley Com-munity Foundation award-ed 18 charities with grants ranging from $500 to near-ly $20,000 at its annual Community Enrichment Awards, Friday, at the Comox Community Centre.

The organizations fall within one of five areas of interest supported by the foundation: arts and culture, environment and parks, health and welfare, education and youth, and seniors.

“We are always so pleased to be able to make these grants,” foundation president Dr. Norman Car-ruthers said. “We feel priv-ileged to be able to assist the many groups working tirelessly to improve our community.”

This year, the founda-tion will award $250,000 to local charities and students, including the $124,000-plus distribut-ed Friday. This brings the total amount returned to the community since the inception of the foundation to $1.75 million.

The foundation also administers a number of endowment funds for local organizations whose total awards, disbursed in late-2015, amounted to more than $63,000. Later this year, $27,500 in scholar-ships and bursaries will be awarded to students. The foundation has also set aside funds for new com-munity grants that will be awarded later this year.

“It’s inspiring to hear first-hand from the recipi-ents how the CVCF funds impact each organization and the community as a whole,” said Carruthers.

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Comox discusses strategic planIt’s going to be a very busy year for the Town

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“It’s a challenging year in terms of projects ahead … we’re not really looking for more.”

One of the larger undertakings is the Marina Park vitalization project.

Coun. Russ Arnott inquired about the water use for the proposed splash park, and whether the water could be recycled.

Kanigan explained there would be an under-ground storage for used water, and the grey water could be used for the washrooms.

Staff will bring forward a draft financial plan document to the next committee of the whole meeting set for Jan. 27.

–Erin Haluschak

Dog licence initiative presentedIn order to help animal control and welfare

for residents and pets in the town, dog trainer Carrie Lumsden presented council with a dog licence initiative for review.

Kanigan explained the proposal is interest-ing, but believed “it’s trying to fix a problem that maybe we don’t have.”

He added there are a lot of elders or shut-in residents with dogs who keep them on a lead, and he believes the town doesn’t require a licensing service.

“It’s up to the owners. A dog that is loose and sent to doggie jail - there’s a cost.”

Coun. Russ Arnott acknowledged the quick response of the town’s bylaw enforcement offi-cer in past dog-related incidents.

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St. Joe’s board appointmentsSt. Joseph’s General Hospital announced the

appointment of the chair and vice-chair of the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Board of Direc-tors last week.

Chris Kelsey has been reappointed as chair, while Sandy Dreger was appointed vice-chair.

Kelsey is a partner with the law firm of Swift Datoo Law Corporation in Courtenay. He was originally appointed chair by the Bishop of Victoria in November 2013, after serving as vice-chair for two years. He has been a member of the board of directors since 2008.

Dreger’s lengthy association with St. Joseph’s began 35 years ago. She started as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1980 and progressed to hold various leadership roles.

The hospital is governed by a board of direc-tors appointed by the owner, the Bishop of Vic-toria, under authority of the Hospital Act and operates under an Affiliation Agreement with Island Health.

Community foundation doles out funds

Representatives from the Courtenay Recreational Association accept a $19,800 cheque. PHOTO BY PHOTO BY SCOTT STaNFIElD

Special Olympian Jake Hooper addresses the crowd at the 2016 Comox Valley Community Foundation Enrichment Awards. PHOTO BY SCOTT STaNFIElD

386 Komox Air Cadet Squadron $3,000 Comox Valley Folk Society $5,000Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue Society $5,000Comox Valley Hospice Society $4,000Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association $1,985Comox Valley Special Olympics $24,000Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society $5,500Comox Valley Transition Society $5,800Courtenay Recreational Association $19,800Cumberland Empire Events Society $6,500Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association $5,000Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North Society $10,000LUSH Valley Action Society $8,000Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society $10,000Stepping Stones $6,500The Free Book Bank for Kids, School District #71 $499Village of Cumberland Recreation $2,580Volunteer Comox Valley $1,550Total: $124,414

One hundred and fifty days since her children went missing, Alison Azer has returned to the Comox Val-ley following a trip to Kurdistan with-out her children.

In August, Azer received word her ex-husband - Dr. Saren Azer (also known as Salahaddin Mahummu-di-Azer) - hadn’t returned to Canada from a court-approved trip to Europe with her children Sharvahn, 11, Roje-vahn, 9, Dersim, 7 and Meitan, 3.

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late October with the goal of finding her children.

“On Dec. 1, I was able to share the incredible news that we discovered where Saren was hiding the children. I was optimistic that they would soon be released and returned to Canada.”

She noted complications arose from Saren’s unwillingness to comply with international law.

“I tried everything I could think of, nothing worked. On the 150th day of my children’s abduction, I returned to Canada with the heaviest of hearts. I wouldn’t wish an hour of this night-mare on anyone.”

Last month, Alison said through social media the children remain found but not freed.

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ed compound. It is very cold now, especially where they are, and there is no central heating. They are not schooled and have no other children nearby,” she wrote.

“I am terrified for them and losing hope for their safe recovery. In these myriad moments of despair, I am grateful to you for your strength and solidarity. If only it was enough to bring them home.”

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A study of rental housing in B.C. sug-gests the system has failed single mothers and seniors, and cre-ated a crisis for rent-ers under 30 and for First Nations.

Conducted by the BC Non-Profit Hous-ing Association, the study indicates about one-third of single mothers, seniors and aboriginal people in smaller communities spend more than half of their gross income on rent.

In a news release, association CEO Tony Roy says B.C. is fac-ing a “massive sup-ply issue” and that the need for social housing has reached an emergency level that is “exacerbating homelessness.”

But he also notes an increasing need for affordable rental housing for the work-ing class.

David Hutniak, CEO of Landlord-BC, says tax incen-tives are needed to build new units and to renovate aging rental stock to offset land and construction costs.

“We need all levels of government to step up to the plate,” Hut-niak says.

While he doesn’t disagree, Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula says there is only so much money in gov-ernment coffers.

“We can always do better, we can always do more, but I think we have tried to address that issue,” Jangula said, noting pushback from small businesses and home-owners.

“We can’t just keep laying these things onto municipal tax-payers.”

Courtenay Coun. Doug Hillian thinks the City can help with land use policies and other incentives. He notes Courtenay has an affordable housing policy on this year’s agenda.

“What we really need is the new fed-eral government to step up with a hous-ing strategy and fund-ing for construction, along with the prov-ince to provide oper-

ating funds,” Hillian said.

Ronna-Rae Leon-ard, a former coun-cillor who organized a recent forum about affordable hous-ing issues, notes the federal government dropped the national housing program in the early-90s.

“Immediately, the rise in homelessness was astronomical. It became an issue over-night,” she said. “We need capital infusion into this problem. There’s just no way

around it. On a local level, community acceptance I think is the key for local gov-ernments, and they have to facilitate zon-ing and support proj-ects.”

As of last March, the provincial govern-

ment had invested more than $2.9 mil-lion to provide sub-sidized housing and rent supplements for more than 740 Cour-tenay households, according to BC Housing.

Last year, the prov-ince and BC Housing purchased the Wash-ington Apartments that contain low-rent suites. Jangula also notes the Lion’s Val-ley View Estates on Dingwall Road is sub-sidized by senior gov-ernments.

“About half the peo-ple living there are on social assistance and half of them are work-ing poor,” said Jangu-la, noting the City has also donated land to Habitat for Humanity.

In another devel-opment, the City has purchased an East Courtenay property at Braidwood Road, which it hopes will become a support-

ive housing project staffed 24 hours a day. But Jangula says operating the facility will exceed $500,000 a year.

“In the last five years roughly, pro-vincial and municipal taxpayers have spent over $1 million on housing in the Comox Valley. What we had to show for that mil-lion dollars is a piece

of property on Braid-wood that’s probably worth $250,000.”

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A creative, new initiative has been created through a grant from the Credit Unions of British Columbia to the North Island Success By 6 regions of the Comox Valley, Campbell River and Mt. Wad-dington.

Recipes for Healthy Begin-nings will bring healthy life-style ideas to families at no cost, thanks to the Credit Unions.

This colourful, fun project is intended to engage families of children up to six years old and provide healthy infor-mation on early development, play and art activities, nutri-tious snacks and interactive songs which have also been translated into Kwakwa’ala.

The “recipe cards” are in bright, colourful card sets meant to be taken home for family play (indoors and out), cooking together and learning songs. The activity cards also reference many websites that are reliable sources of infor-mation in the area of early childhood development, play,

nutrition and music. Families could then go to these sites and learn about other resourc-es and ideas to engage their children.

One site is hosted by Deco-da Literacy and provides fam-ilies online resources called Let’s Play Together or STEAM activities – all for engaging pre-schoolers with members of their families.

The recipe cards will be gifted during the upcoming Family Literacy Week in the Comox Valley. At each of the three libraries these recipe cards will be given out for free to every family and each child will receive an insulated, cloth lunch bag with a book inside. Several kindergarten classes are also invited from neighbouring schools and bags and cards will be given out to early years programs like StrongStart, Healthy Babies and Families, Aboriginal Head Start and the Aboriginal Early Years program.

Courtenay library event is Wednesday Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Comox library event is Thursday Jan. 28 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., and Cumberland library event is on Friday Jan-uary 29 from 10-11 a.m.

Distribution of these lunch bags and cards are also planned in the rural commu-nities of Black Creek, Den-man and Hornby Islands and Union Bay.

These “recipe” cards and holders will be gifted to families at the three local libraries during Family Literacy Week.

New initiative brings healthy lifestyle ideas to families

In terms of assessed prop-erty values, Comox Valley municipalities appear to be faring well in relation to other central Vancouver Island loca-tions.

Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland have the third, fifth and sixth-lowest residen-tial tax rates, respectively, out of 14 mid-Island communities, according to the B.C. Assess-ment Authority. The rate in Comox is $3.47 per $1,000 in assessed value. Courtenay is $4.16 and Cumberland $4.52.

Mayor Paul Ives says Comox rates remain affordable due to a long-term focus on keeping debt low and “paying as we go” by ensuring any debt is for as short a term as possible. He also notes the Town has been investing in sustainable infra-structure utilizing federal and provincial funding programs wherever possible.

“We also benefit from lower policing costs (70 per cent as a community under 15,000) and by having a largely volunteer fire department (five full-time and 45 paid on-call volunteers) compared to a number of these communities,” Ives said.

While tax rates and proper-ty values are relational, City of Courtenay CAO David Allen notes the importance of exam-ining the type and level of ser-vices provided. For example, the notion that government services are the same in each community does not take into consideration staffing levels or responsibilities of one entity compared to another. Nor does it consider the condition and maintenance of infrastructure.

“Since every community’s infrastructure needs, level of service needs, and operating costs vary, it is difficult to com-pare ‘apples to apples’,” Allen said. “And what one munici-pality deems to be sufficient for meeting its needs will be different from community to community.”

Services such as waste man-agement and recreation are jointly or regionally provided,

sometimes through contract with businesses or non-profits. Allen notes that some munic-ipalities choose not to pro-vide certain services, such as organics collection.

“This in turn, along with assessed property values, have an impact on the budget and the tax rate,” he said. “The key is for the ratepayer to ask, ‘What is the number on the bottom right of my taxes and fees statement(s) and am I willing to pay that for the services I receive here?’ Rates, multipliers and assessed val-ues are meaningless except as the mechanisms to get to that number.”

To compare taxes and fees with other communities, visit bit.ly/1Ss1YpG

“Community engagement is key to assisting municipal staff and elected officials in setting budgets and tax rates,” Allen said, noting the City introduced the online Citizen Budget survey in 2014. “While not a panacea, it has led to an increase in the number of responses that residents pro-vide on levels of service and willingness to pay.”

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Acoustic Evening of David Bowie Songs, the thought of it being a posthumous tribute to the influential English rock star was inconceivable. But a lot can happen in a year.

“Absolutely, it was a shock,” said Cox, when discuss-ing the news of Bowie’s death, Jan. 10. “But it’s not going to change much of the production, other than what we say.

“It’s been a shock to all of us, working on this show. We’ve all be working really hard at it and to be that far inside of somebody’s art and then hear that they passed away, it becomes pretty personal.”

Timing of Bowie’s death has actually set the promo-tional end of the production back a bit. Out of respect for the artist, Cox has refrained from an advertising push that should have started a week ago.

“We have actually stopped sending out any informa-tion for the past few days. We are trying to honour him and we don’t want to take advantage of, or appear that we are taking advantage of his death. This is something we have been working on for a year.”

Cox has recruited a solid cast of professional musi-cians for the tour, including Juno award-winning sing-er/songwriter Helen Austin, and Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason.

Other members of the show include Cox’s long-time collaborator Sam Hurrie, Linda McRae (Spirit of the West), percussionist Robin Layne (Locarno) and Cana-dian bassist extraordinaire Rick May.

Cox said recruiting musicians for this project was the easy part.

“Everyone I asked immediately said yes. When I announced we were doing it, I immediately got about 100 emails from other musicians, asking ‘how do I get involved?’ So the passion for his music is astounding.”

Hurrie said there was no hes-itation on his part when he first heard about the project.

“I knew there would be a lot of work involved, but I knew it would be worthwhile,” said the Powell River resident. “Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.”

Verreault saw the invite as an opportunity to expand his musical repertoire.

“I’m always up for trying things I haven’t, and play-ing with ensembles I’ve yet to play,” he said. “The cat-alogue is as challenging as it is well loved, and that’s really appealing as a musician.”

“What we are doing is an ‘in the round’ version of our versions of his songs, which is going to continue to change as we get deeper into the tour,” said Cox. “We’ve got dates booked now all the way into October of 2017 now. It will morph, and it will get better in some ways. But the biggest challenge was picking the music, because there is so much of it.”

The project’s premier presentation will be at the

Tidemark Theatre on Feb. 5 and Cox expects the shows to be popular because of Bowie’s wide appeal.

“He had a profound influence on anyone my age,” said the 53-year-old Cox. “Bowie is one of the few peo-ple who could cross over from absolute art, to pop star. There’s not many folks like that in history of pop music, whose art can go so deep and yet somehow he remained

a very successful rock star. People who know him only from his Ziggy Stardust stuff don’t know him at all. His experimentation in music and art and stage presentation and stuff, it’s like he wrote the book, in so many ways.”

As the elder statesman in the ensemble, Hurrie was already into his own musical

career when Bowie made his entrance into the industry.“When his first album came out, in 1969, I was 23 -

so I was well on the road at that time,” he said. “I saw the pictures and saw the hype, and then I was a little surprised to hear the music because it wasn’t what I expected. I guess I expected more, say, Sex Pistols, or something. But it was so crafted and so complex, and interesting. It really threw me for a loop.”

Verreault’s introduction to Bowie came in the 1980s.“When I first became aware of Bowie during the Let’s

Dance era, he didn’t really seem too different from the other besuited Brits filling up Good Rockin’ Tonight and Much Music, like Robert Palmer, Peter Gabriel, etc. It was cool, hook laden pop,” said the 42-year-old Verreault, adding that his intro to Bowie’s music was an educational experience.

Starman: An unintentional memorial ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

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“He was so insightful and erudite. And I’d become a rav-enous devourer of albums, looking to them as a blueprint for not just music making, but navigating through life. I got a few of his, and when I sat down and reckoned with them while holding a guitar, trying to figure out the surprising, thoughtful, unpredictable moves he made as a writer and singer, I went deep down a rabbit-hole from which I’ve never fully emerged.”

The public reaction of Bowie’s death has caught Cox somewhat off-guard.

“The only time I have ever seen this kind of response (for a musician) was when John Lennon died. I knew that he had a big influence on people, but I had no idea how big it was.”

Reflecting on Bowie’s life, Cox said he was a superstar who gave hope to any kid who didn’t quite fit in with the crowd.

“I remember in high school , the girls and guys that weren’t the cheerleader and football types, but more of the introverts, they were the ones that were really listening to him and aware of him. He was the first androgynous per-former for a lot of us, and he made so many things OK. It was OK to be feminine but still be an incredibly sexy man, to both men and women. One day he would be working with the most decadent of rock stars and the next day he would be working with Brian Eno and Lou Reed.”

Austin is the UK connection to the Starman project. Growing up in the northeast part of England, she said Bowie was a prominent news figure, on and off the stage.

“He was just always there,” she said. “He was this guy who did all this weird stuff and everybody just accepted it. He was just part of… England.

“He was just so damn cool. There were other people doing different stuff, but they weren’t him. There was a coolness about him, because he just didn’t care, and there is a certain attractiveness about someone who just doesn’t care what you think.”

The usually reserved Austin said she was surprised at how Bowie’s death affected her.

“It was the first thing I heard when I woke up (Monday morning),” she said. “I was really sad. I mean, obviously everybody is getting older and we all have to die sometime, but I don’t normally get sad over these things. Like when Princess Diana died, and everyone was sobbing their eyes out, I was … I don’t understand that. I’m not particularly sentimental at all about these things. But this one I was, partly because I have spent the last while practising his songs. But to realize this is his legacy and there’s no more coming.”

“It was a huge shock,” said Hurrie, who agreed that this project has made Bowie’s death more impactful. “It has gotten so personal… It’s almost like a family member died, in a funny kind of way. Maybe not a family member, but someone I had played with a lot. We have been getting our heads so into his music that it wasn’t just like David Bowie died. For me at least. He’s a presence in the room (during rehearsals). So it (Bowie’s death) did have a personal feel to it.”

Verreault was also deep into his own discovery of all things Bowie.

“I’d been working on the songs for this show, my appreci-ation growing with each one I charted out. I’d had Blackstar (Bowie’s new album) on repeat, its future jazz rock exciting my ears. Then I heard.

“After the initial shock and sadness, I reflected on how so many in the wake of his passing were discussing and celebrating great music, challenging art and the fearless

creation and realization of the selves.”Regarding the show itself, Cox described it as an inter-

pretive collective.“I don’t even like to call them tribute shows, because then

people might go there thinking we are trying to sound like him. That’s not it at all,” he said. “I’ve done a few of these shows, where you pick a musician and do an evening of his music, a couple of other times, but this time I wanted to go deeper. I chose Bowie because it didn’t seem like anyone else was doing Bowie songs.”

“I guess it will probably be a little bit more meaningful now, as opposed to just doing a night of David Bowie songs,” said Austin.“I don’t like using the word ‘memorial’… ‘a cel-ebration of ’ would be better.

Starman: An Acoustic Evening of David Bowie Songs, opens at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Feb. 5 (tidemarktheatre.com) and plays at the Evergreen Theatre in Powell River on Feb. 6. (Tickets at Rockit Music in Powell River.)


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Currency watchers may have cringed this week when the Canadian dollar dipped below 70 cents against the U.S.

greenback, its lowest point in almost 12 years. Except, perhaps, certain hoteliers and those in export industries whose business depends largely on U.S. customers.

So what does that mean to those of us who spend the majority of our time in this country?

Will our groceries get more expensive given that most of our fresh food comes from south of the border at this time of year, not to men-tion the raft of packaged goods that originate out of the U.S.?

We won’t be surprised to see that happen. The unfortunate part is that very few of us will ever know to what level price increases are due to our currency value or other factors, such as drought in California or other variable costs such as labour. If you’re curious, ask the manager at your favourite grocery store what you might expect in the coming months.

While it has felt good to be paying lower prices for gas these days, those cost savings are being swallowed up by incrementally high-er prices for other regularly purchased goods.

Readers will likely remember not so long ago when the Canadian dollar, buoyed by a surging resource industry and high demand for our exports, climbed well above the level of its U.S. counterpart. It reached an all-time high of about $1.10 back in 2007.

But did our cost of living go down? Not much. We recall conversations about the cost of books, for example, which have both Cana-dian and U.S. prices printed on them. People argued that with a stronger loonie, such items should be priced closer to par. No such luck, as publishing houses in the U.S. chose to sim-ply wait things out until the situation evened itself out.

Similar situation with winter fruits and vegetables, the selling price for which didn’t come down to a level that reflected the change in the value of our currency.

Canadians who don’t have seasonal lodging in the States are thinking twice about heading to the U.S. for holidays. Many are choosing more cost-effective vacations such as Mexico, a situation that has been a trend for some years now, especially with the loonie maintaining stability next to the peso in recent years.

The dollar has rebounded from its previous depths. But with consumers struggling to keep pace with inflation these days, the timing of this latest dollar dive doesn’t help.

The double standard of currency fluctuations

Strategic planning is a necessary part of running any successful orga-nization. In May of last year, the board of the Chamber of Commerce had a lengthy meeting to brainstorm the Chamber’s strategic direction. From this session a draft strategic plan was prepared, and reviewed by the board. The strategy has been finalized, and now we are ready to share with the public and the Cham-ber membership.

The board revisited the vision of the Chamber, and settled on the fol-lowing:

Community & Business Leader-ship through excellence, innova-tion, and sustainability.

We discussed sustainability and what it means to business: running businesses that sustain profit, help

sustain the environment and that sustain and build our local communi-ty and culture. This is a high bar to set, but one we believe is crucial as a Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber will be using a “tri-ple bottom line” approach in a more formal way to make decisions going forward. This means that cost is no longer the only option when making decisions: the environment and the community must be given an equal voice. Fortunately, the Chamber already operates in this manner, and thus this is simply a formalization of a pre-existing method of decision making.

To achieve this vision, the board agreed to focus in on the following three goal areas:

• Advocacy• Member Services• Leadership

Each of these goal areas was fur-ther defined. For example, under the Advocacy banner, the Chamber will aim to achieve the following:

“We champion best practices in business, economic development and

governance. We promote evidence based and solution focused policy development. We advance the values of triple bottom line decision mak-ing.”

Further detailed goals have been defined in each of the broad goal areas. These include specific actions, initiatives, committees, and task forces. All Chamber activities have to support this strategic plan, or they won’t be pursued. For example, the Annual Community Awards show direct leadership in our community by the Chamber, and are an import-ant part of the Chamber’s activities in supporting our membership and the community.

In the next month or so, the Cham-ber will communicate the new stra-tegic direction in more detail. It is an exciting process, and will demon-strate how the Chamber is THE busi-ness organization to belong to in the Comox Valley. If your business isn’t a member of the Chamber yet – now is the time to join.

Andrew Gower is the chair of the Comox Valley Cham-ber of Commerce

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Hospice societies play vital role

Dear editor,On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the

Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) released its report entitled “Right to Care: Pal-liative Care for all Canadi-ans.” The report highlights a number of barriers affecting the improvement of palliative care in Canada.

While the Comox Valley Hospice Society agrees that there are gaps and barriers to palliative care in Canada, we wish to recognize the role that local hospice societies play in supporting hospice palliative care in our commu-nity. Comox Valley Hospice Society works with commu-nity partners to help educate local health-care providers by participating with regional groups and providing infor-mation and education to the local medical and home sup-port community. In addition, the society strives to educate the public on hospice pallia-tive care issues and Advanced Care Planning through our community newsletters, speaking engagements and facilitated workshops. Comox Valley Hospice Society has an extensive lending library of books, CDs, videos, tapes and other media forms.

In support of patients and caregivers, Comox Valley Hos-pice Society provides many psychosocial and emotional support services including individual professional and volunteer support to people who are living with dying, grieving and caregiving. Professional staff and well-trained volunteers also offer care at Hospice at The Views 365 days a year.

Finally, the report calls for increased palliative care funding. Studies show that most Canadians wish to die at home, while currently that is not the case. With an aging population, the demand for financial support for end-of-life care will increase. When dying at home is the pre-ferred option of most people, community based services from non-profits such as Comox Valley Hospice Soci-ety can have a significant and beneficial impact for hundreds of people in the Comox Valley every year. The

demand for services will con-tinue to increase and so will the need to build access and capacity for compassionate care in our community.

It is a fact that hospice palliative care leads to better outcomes for people and results in better use of health-care dollars. While this care is often over-looked, next week the provincial health-care ministers sit down with their federal counterparts to discuss a new deal on health. Now is the time to act. We must improve the quality and accessibility of hospice pal-liative care for people in our communities.

Lynn Brandon, president

Comox Valley Hospice Society

Rotting boats left to pollute the ocean

Dear editor,As a year-round boater, I

am disgusted at seeing boats that are left to destruct and sink in local waters. There has been two boats recently down in the area off Goose Spit. The owners should not only be embarrassed by their lack of care for the vessel but held accountable for their complete irresponsible behaviour in letting these crafts slowly rot and sink. No doubt there has been contam-inates left on board, with oil in gear casings and sumps along with any sour fuel that has not been used over the years. I realize this comes under federal jurisdiction (Dept. of Transportation) but is there any realistic way to track the owners down and fine them or make them pay for any removal and clean up? While under a differ-ent jurisdiction, the same should apply to the aqua-culture whose plastic marine debris can be found on almost every area of Deso-lation Sound, washed up on beaches or floating off shore. Yes, there is a possible $2,000 fine for littering our high-ways, but you can contam-inate this beautiful Pacific Ocean we call home, without a worry of getting fined for your careless indifference to fouling the oceans we swim, fish and recreate in and on.

Shame on you. Brian Street Area B Pacific Ocean

Sonshine Club gives thanks for 2015

Dear editor,At the beginning of this

new year we want to look back and thank the many people and organizations who have assisted and supported the Sonshine Lunch Club in our endeavour to provide lunch for the less fortunate in our community. Firstly, with-out your generous support, our chef would be unable to make his hearty and tasty soups and the occasional spe-cial lunch offering, and we would not be able to feed the more than 100 clients each day.

We would like to especially thank St. George’s United Church for providing the facility and the amenities needed to serve the homeless and those in need. Also the two Anglican parishes of St. John the Divine in Courtenay and St. Peter’s in Comox, The Salvation Army and the Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church, are all to be recog-nized and commended for their continuing support.

Also thanks to RCAF 19 Wing Comox, the Royal Canadian Legion (Comox), Tim Hortons outlets, Sief-fert’s Farm, The Investors Group, the Free Masons, the Courtenay Rotary Club, the Comox Valley Food Bank, as well as Island Sews (aprons with logo), The Comox Valley Recovery Centre, Harvey and Hannah Enterprises, as well as our many private contrib-utors should all be recognized and honoured for their sup-port.

The Sonshine Lunch Club is an all-volunteer organiza-tion that includes the help of special needs individuals and members of Lake Trail School. It is a cross sectional, multi-denominational social effort whose goal is to help ease the needs of those less fortunate in our beautiful Comox Valley.

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During snowfall and ice events, the Town of Comox will make every effort to provide for the reasonably safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffi c. As with all services provided by the Town of Comox, snow and ice control is limited by staff, equipment and budget restrictions.

In keeping with Town Policy 4037R, the Town of Comox will proceed with the ploughing of roads upon accumulation of 100 mm of snow or when lesser accumulations have resulted in dangerous conditions. This policy grants priority to the various routes in the following order:

1. Arterial Roads2. Collector Roads3. Local Roads4. Cul-de-sacs5. Lanes

In addition to the above, priority is also given to the routes serving public facilities including the Fire Hall, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Municipal Hall, School Zones, Bus Routes and the Comox Community Centre.

Snow removal and de-icing from sidewalks shall be limited to sidewalks along arterial and major collector roads, with fi rst priority given to opening one side only. Municipal staff will also endeavour to clear snow from sidewalks fronting properties owned by the Town of Comox, while removal of snow from sidewalks in commercial zones remains the responsibility of the individual property owners.

Ploughing of snow will result in a windrow of snow across private driveways and business accesses. The Town of Comox regrets this; however, we simply do not have the resources to clear these windrows from individual driveways.

During snowfall events, the Town of Comox would offer the following HELPFUL HINTS:1. Avoid depositing snow removed from driveways, sidewalks and parking areas onto the adjacent roadway. In most cases the Town of Comox will have little choice but to redirect it back into the area from which it came.

2. Remove all parked vehicles from the streets until such time as ploughing has been completed.

3. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with good snow tires and add additional weight if required.

4. Allow for additional travel time between home and work, drive slowly and stay well back from the traffi c in front of you.

5. Do not attempt to pass snow ploughs or sand trucks.

6. Please assist the Town in reducing fl ooding problems by clearing snow and debris away from and around catch basins.

7. The Town of Comox encourages everyone to assist the elderly and infi rm with removal of snow from sidewalks and driveways.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader PollThis WeekVote online:comoxvalleyrecord.com

Should B.C. allow the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project?

LaST wEEK’S RESuLTSDid you make any New Year’s resolutions?

yes 14.7% no 85.3%

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GIVE HER YOUR HEARTWith the ‘fi lled with love” braceletfrom PandoraGRAHAM’S JEWELLERSDowntown Courtenay250.334.4523

STYLED STYLED

HAVE A BLAST THIS SPRING!The essential raincoat… Washable, waterproof and fun.ROBERT A COUTURErobertacouture.ca250.338.7333

RELAXATION AND REVITALIZATIONJade hot or cool stones are different that the traditional stone massage. Relaxes the nervous system, deep relaxation, releases toxins, reduces infl ammation and revitalizes.Level 10 Eurospa level10eurospa.com250.334.0209

HOW ARE LINGERIE & SELF-ESTEEM LINKED?Is how you feel about yourself, even your self-esteem, related to your lingerie?At Secret Drawers Lingerie, we think so. We think that providing quality lingerie for yourself is an aspect of self-care. If you’re wearing old, unfi tting, hole-laden, stretched out lingerie, we believe it simply isn’t doing you justice. You need quality foundation garments under your clothes in order to look your best on the outside and to feel your best, too.Sometimes women feel, because they’re not a certain size or shape, it doesn’t matter what their undergarments look like – we couldn’t disagree more. No matter your body type, the right lingerie can improve your shape and increase your confi dence. Every woman deserves to look and feel her best every day.So, this new year, consider taking a look at how wearing something old and unfl attering against your skin affects your self-esteem. Consider the fact that if you are wearing something that has seen better days, you are worth more. Consider the fact that you deserve to take a moment for self-care. At Secret Drawers Lingerie we aim to make this easy by making every woman who walks through our door feel better on the way out than when she came in.

Written by Natasha Tracy for Secret Drawers Lingerie.

SECRET DRAWERSSECRETDRAWERS.COM250-897-7488

250-334-0209204 - 1025 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay

250-334-0209

A Beautiful Experience

RELAX • REFRESH • RENEW

GIVE HER YOUR HEARTWith the ‘fi lled with love” bracelet

BE COZY

Cotton jersey stretch PJ’s with fl uffy robe from Ringella.SECRET DRAWERSsecretdrawers.com2500.897.7488

Cotton jersey stretch PJ’s with

FUNCTIONAL AND DISTINCTIVELeather purses created in Canada. Adrian Klis Collection where each purse has it’s own unique look.SEARLE’S SHOESsearlesshoes.com250.334.3178

VERY BERRY

BERRY SWEET

PURPLE JEWEL

AZURE

TURKISH TILE

PISTACHIO ICE

PEACH SMOOTHIES

LIMONCELLO

MALACHITE

DUCHESS CORAL

VANILLA

Whatever you have on top…it’s always Hanky Panky on the bottom!

secretdrawers.com 431 Fifth Street,

❦ Downtown Courtenay ❦250-897-7488 261 Fifth Street,Downtown Courtenay | 250-334-4523

SMOOTH STONESDesigns inspired By Nature and Philosophy

Made in Canada

J • E • W • E • L • L • E • R • S A family tradition for 45 years.

“Searle’s for that hard to fit foot”“Serving the Comox Valley for over 80 Years”

Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 5:30 pm Fridays till 9:00 pmFridays till 9:00 pm

www.searlesshoes.com

250 Fifth Street Courtenay 250-334-3178

WALK IN COMFORTAntistress footwear by Reiker. Styles for any occasion

TAKE YOUR FAVOURITE STARS HOMEWalker 24 Menswear has a variety of memorabilia from autographed football helmets to framed pho-tographs. The perfect piece to fi t into a man cave or display in your offi ce. (Pictured above, Tom Brady autographed helmet).WALKER 24walker24menswear.com250-871-2415

HUGE FRAME SELECTIONOur eyeglass frame selection is constantly being refreshed, with new models and changes occurring regularly. MOSAIC VISION CAREmosaicvisioncare.ca250-334-4512250-338-1665

European Style….. European Style….. European Style….. European Style….. West Coast Living

360 Fifth Street, Courtenay

250-338-7333www.robertacouture.ca

S T Y L E Dfashion, beauty and design

to [email protected]

SamuelsonJKT

Silvio FiorelloSilk Ties

Handmade in Italy

CoppleyRalph Lauren

250-871-2415 • 408 5th Street, Courtenay • walker24menswear.com

Crown Isle206 - 444 Lerwick Road, CourtenayPhone 250-338-1665Hours: Monday to Friday9:30-5:30Saturday 9:30-4:00

Downtown: 519-G 5th Street, CourtenayPhone250-334 4512Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00

mosaicvisioncare.ca

■ EYE EXAMS ■ FRAMES■ CONTACT LENSES

HUGE FRAME SELECTIONOur eyeglass frame selection is constantly

Caselot Sale

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SpongeTowelsUltra Choose-A-Size Paper Towels6’s

ArmstrongCheddar Cheese1.35kg

PurexJumbo Roll Bathroom Tissue30’s

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Robin HoodAll Purpose Flour10kg

999

PlantationLong Grain Rice8kg

899

SunRype100% Pure Apple Juice12x1lt

Caselot SaleCaselot SalePacificEvaporated Milk12x370ml

KraftKraft Dinner Macaroni & CheeseOriginal, 12x225gr

WORKS OUT TO...

ScottiesMulti Facial Tissue6x88-140’s

14991499

$5$5

Chef BoyardeeBeef or Mini Ravioli8x425gr

899Case of 8

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999

RogersGranulated White Sugar10kg

Prices in effect September 21-27, 2015

salesale

Caselot Sale

WORKS OUT TO...

Caselot Sale

999Case of 1284¢

each

999Case of 1284¢

each

$10$10 $5$5

Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO...

$125each

$113each

FrozenRaw White Tiger Prawn Skewer25x75gr

$35$35Sunrise FarmsWhole Frying Chicken3 Pack, min. 3kg

$18$18PACK!3 25

SKEWERS!

Grain Fed Free Run

Locally Raised BC Poultry

PLUS

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Copyright © 2015 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: [email protected]

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Triple Q-Points!TripleTripleTripleTripleTripleTripleTripleTripleTripleTripleTripleWednesday

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IT’S OURIT’S OURSUPER SAVERSUPER SAVER

Prices in effect January 18 - 24, 2016


big packs!

25% OFFPots and Pan Sets

Some restrictions apply. Offer in effect Jan 18-24, 2016

U P S T A I R S I N S I D E Q U A L I T Y F O O D S I N :Comox - Courtenay - Powell River - Qualicum

KraftPhiladelphia Cream Cheese Spread340gr

PaceChunky Salsa1.7lt

Hellmann’sReal Mayonnaise1.42lt

OlivieriFilled Pasta500-800gr

KraftParmesan Cheese250gr

EmmaExtra Virgin Olive Oil3lt

San RemoRipe Olives12x398ml

Hunt’sTomatoes12x398ml

San PellegrinoSparkling Fruit Beverage6x330ml

NestlePure Life Water24x500ml

San PellegrinoMineral Water12x750ml

CanadianBeef Simmering Short Ribs13.21 per kg

Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Roast 6.59 per kg

299

249PerLB 349Per

LB

Beef Liver5.49 per kg

699PerLB599

PerLB

Sunrise FarmsWhole Roasting Chicken7.69 per kg

Sunrise FarmsBoneless Skinless

Chicken Thighs13.21 per kgGrain Fed

Free Run


PerLB

GlenwoodSweet Pickled Corned Beef15.41 per kg

599 1499

999WORKS OUT TO...

Case of 12

84¢each 599

Ripe OlivesRipe OlivesRipe Olives

999Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO... 84¢

each

499

599

599

399

499

Mineral WaterMineral Water

1499WORKS OUT TO...

Case of 12

PLUS

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PLUS

A

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599PerLB

GlenwoodGlenwoodGlenwoodGlenwoodSweet Pickled Corned Beef15.41 per kg

55Grain Fed Free Run


Meat

$125each


big packs!

BUY ONE Wasa Crispbread

200-275gr

GET ONE

FREEWorks out to $1.25 eachOffer in effect January 18-24, 2016

big packs!Coke or Canada Dry20x355ml

Nestea or Minute MaidBeverage12x341ml

Island FarmsIce Cream4lt

MelittaSingle Serve Coffee CupsVariety Pack, 36’s

Tetley Tea80’s or 144’s

DareOriginal Wagon Wheels630gr

DareBear Paws Family Pack540gr

MelittaEstate Whole Bean Coffee907gr

Dairyland1% Chocolate Milk4lt

DairylandCottage Cheese600-750gr

DairylandSour Cream750ml

599JanesPub Style Chicken800gr

Maple LeafBacon375gr

999

Canadian AA Inside or Outside

Round Oven Roast13.20 per kg

Canadian AAAT-Bone Grilling

Steak22.02 per kg

Harvest MeatsScottish Haggis15.41 per kg

JohnsonvilleBreakfast Sausages375gr

888399

PerLB

PerLB

699PerLB 499

599

999

1499

599 499

399 499 399 499

399

299

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QUICK AND EASY CASELOT MEALS QUICK AND EASY CASELOT MEALS

EliasUnpasteurized Honey1kg

777

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Nuts To YouAlmond Butter365gr

Dr. OetkerGuiseppe Pizza465-900gr

KraftCheez Whiz900gr

Mr. NoodlesMr. Noodles Bowl12x110gr

Snack Pack Pudding Cups12x99gr

Sparkling IceSparkling Water Based Beverage12x502.8ml

Kellogg’sEggo Waffles1.68kg

Mr. NoodlesKimchi Bowl Noodles12x86gr

Cracker BarrelShreds300-320gr

El MontereyTaquitos794-853gr

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty CrockerValue Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks272-552gr

SnowcrestSelectables Frozen Fruit1.5kg

Minute MaidSimply Orange Juice2.63lt

CapriCanola Oil3lt

ItalpastaPasta900gr

Del MonteVegetables12x341-398ml

Mr. NoodlesInstant Noodles24x85gr

699

CheemoPerogies2kg

Green GiantFrozen Vegetables750gr

SkippyPeanut Butter2kg

Campbell’sTomato or Cream of Mushroom Soup12x284ml

777

FolgersClassic Roast

Ground Coffee920gr

Del MonteFruitSelected, 12x398ml

ChristiePremium Plus Crackers900gr

KraftSingles Processed Cheese Product900gr

General MillsFamily Size Cheerios Cereal525-685gr

BecelSoft MargarineOriginal, 1.81kg

Steak HousePieces & Stems Mushrooms12x284ml

CascadePlatinum Dishwasher Action PacsFresh Scent, 39’s

Clover LeafChunk or Flaked Light Tuna in WaterSkipjack, selected, 12x170gr

OlympicYogurt1.75kg

4$10for

GainLiquid Laundry Detergent2.95lt

Hunt’sTomato Paste12x156ml

Arctic GardensMix1.75kg

Bassili’s BestLasagna2.27kg

2$10for

Del MonteFruit BowlsFruit Salad & Orchard Peach, 16x112.5ml

SnowcrestFrozen Fruit3kg

TideLaundry Pods57’s

1299

599 599

777

699499499

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2$10for

777for

1199

599Case of 24 899

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each

Case of 12 1199

Case of 12

$100each

WORKS OUT TO... 499699

Case of 12


each

699Case of 12


each

Campbell’sChicken Noodle or Vegetable Soup12x284ml

777 999

6999991499

499 599 1199Case of 12

$100each

WORKS OUT TO... 2991199

Case of 12

$100each

WORKS OUT TO...

899Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO...75¢

each

Hunt’sTomato Sauce12x398ml

999Case of 12


each 777 777 4$10for399699999899Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO...75¢

each

999

EmmaPure Grape Seed Oil1lt

HeinzTomato Juice12x284ml

899Case of 12


each

FREE4lt JUGMILKwhen you purchase 2 family size Cheerios!See in store for details. Excludes chocolate, organic and lactose-free.

25¢each

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PACK16

Quality Foods an Island Original

Del MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel MonteDel Monte

HeinzDeep Browned or Original BeansSelected, 9x398ml

HeinzAlpha-GettiAlphabet Pasta in Tomato Sauce, 9x398ml

WORKS OUT TO... 999 999

$111each

$111each

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$100each

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Case of 9

Case of 9

Case of 12

$100each

WORKS OUT TO...

$

1199Case of 12

CASELOTsale

IT’S OURSUPER SAVER

Prices in effect January 18 - 24, 2016


Quality FreshFamily Favourites Cocktail MixCranberry, 500gr

Quality FreshSweet Treats Chocolate Buds or Macaroons400gr

Quality FreshQuality FreshSweet Treats Chocolate Buds Sweet Treats Chocolate Buds or Macaroonsor Macaroons400gr400gr

149Per

100 gr

Donini ChocolateChocolate Covered Almonds

2495Dinner for Two

199Available at select stores only.

Egg Roll

WEATHER PERMITTING

2-4LBSAVERAGE

JanesBreaded Fish

Selected, 580-615gr

LilydaleKentucky Chicken Breast

Grimm’sClassic Oven Roast Ham

FrozenWhole Head Off Sockeye Salmon

Frozen or Previously FrozenMachine Peeled Pacific Wild Shrimp

8 Piece Happy Tuna Rolls

16 Piece Maki Platter

199

249

799

799

FreshSole Fillets

LargeDeli Salad

149

249Per

100 gr

SchneidersTomato Basil Turkey

Breast

Per100 gr

169Per

100 gr

ViennaRoast Beef or New York

Style Corned Beef

Per100 gr

99¢Per100 gr

Natural PasturesBrie or Camembert CheeseMin. 180gr

888

Shepherd DairySheep Feta200gr

699

Quality FreshSweet Treats Soft Jubes900gr

Per100 gr

799

299 399 499

• Broccoli & Grape• Coleslaw Vinaigrette• Pasta Primavera

$7

199Per100gr

Deli & Cheese

Seafood • Quality Foods

Sushi

Available at select stores only.


Calabrese Buns

Mini Apple or Cherry Strudel

Butter Crust Bread

Original Cakerie1/4 Slab Family Pack Squares680gr

Two Layer Black Forest Cake

2$4$5

$8

Golden WestEnglish Muffins6’s

Cake Donuts

for

99¢

FinishPowerball Dishwasher

Detergent45’s or 60’s

999

CloroxBleach3.57lt

SurfLiquid Laundry DetergentOriginal Fresh, 5.52lt

SurfFabric Softener SheetsIsland Breeze, 120’s

Elevate Me!Protein & Fruit Energy Bar12x66gr

Dean & Betty ArnoldBread680gr

3$5for

Cookies

Blue DiamondAlmond Breeze Non-Dairy Beverage12x946ml

RumbleSupershake Nourishing Drink12x355ml

Bob’s Red MillSteel Cut Oats, Flaxseed or Flaxseed Meal4x453-680gr

Manitoba HarvestHemp HeartsRaw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 227gr

EverlandOrganic Quinoa681gr

$5

1999Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO...

$209each

Almond Breeze Non-Dairy Almond Breeze Non-Dairy Almond Breeze Non-Dairy

2499Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO...

$250each

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2999Case of 12

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1099Case of 4

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$275each

499

699Santa CruzOrganic Apple Juice2.84lt

799

499399299

D’ItalianoBread600-675gr

Works out to $2 each!

Works out to $2.50 each!

• Chocolate Chip• Oatmeal Raisin• Ranger

$10

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10PACK

12PACK

$524

PACK12

PACK$5

Bakery

Quality Foods • Taste for Life

Household

WORKS OUT TO...

$167each


CASELOTsale

IT’S OURSUPER SAVERCASELOTSUPER SAVERCASELOTSUPER SAVER

Washington Grown “Green Giant”Russet Potatoes10lb bag

399399California Grown “Sunkist”Navel Oranges10lb box

899899

Carnation Bouquet

1 GallonIsland Grown Hellebores

B.C. GrownOrganic Russet Potatoes5lb bag 3991299 California Grown

Organic Cello Carrots2lb bag

B.C. GrownB.C. GrownOrganic Russet Organic Russet PotatoesPotatoesPotatoes

Mexican GrownOrganic Grape Tomatoes1 pint2991499 399

2$72$7for

California Grown “Green Giant”Snap-Top Carrots5lb bag599599 B.C. Grown

Parsnips2lb bag2$62$6for

B.C. GrownBeets5lb bag

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599599B.C. GrownGala Apples5lb bag 2$52$5for

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GIVE HER YOUR HEARTWith the ‘fi lled with love” braceletfrom PandoraGRAHAM’S JEWELLERSDowntown Courtenay250.334.4523

STYLED STYLED

HAVE A BLAST THIS SPRING!The essential raincoat… Washable, waterproof and fun.ROBERT A COUTURErobertacouture.ca250.338.7333

RELAXATION AND REVITALIZATIONJade hot or cool stones are different that the traditional stone massage. Relaxes the nervous system, deep relaxation, releases toxins, reduces infl ammation and revitalizes.Level 10 Eurospa level10eurospa.com250.334.0209

HOW ARE LINGERIE & SELF-ESTEEM LINKED?Is how you feel about yourself, even your self-esteem, related to your lingerie?At Secret Drawers Lingerie, we think so. We think that providing quality lingerie for yourself is an aspect of self-care. If you’re wearing old, unfi tting, hole-laden, stretched out lingerie, we believe it simply isn’t doing you justice. You need quality foundation garments under your clothes in order to look your best on the outside and to feel your best, too.Sometimes women feel, because they’re not a certain size or shape, it doesn’t matter what their undergarments look like – we couldn’t disagree more. No matter your body type, the right lingerie can improve your shape and increase your confi dence. Every woman deserves to look and feel her best every day.So, this new year, consider taking a look at how wearing something old and unfl attering against your skin affects your self-esteem. Consider the fact that if you are wearing something that has seen better days, you are worth more. Consider the fact that you deserve to take a moment for self-care. At Secret Drawers Lingerie we aim to make this easy by making every woman who walks through our door feel better on the way out than when she came in.

Written by Natasha Tracy for Secret Drawers Lingerie.

SECRET DRAWERSSECRETDRAWERS.COM250-897-7488

250-334-0209204 - 1025 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay

250-334-0209

A Beautiful Experience

RELAX • REFRESH • RENEW

GIVE HER YOUR HEARTWith the ‘fi lled with love” bracelet

BE COZY

Cotton jersey stretch PJ’s with fl uffy robe from Ringella.SECRET DRAWERSsecretdrawers.com2500.897.7488

Cotton jersey stretch PJ’s with

FUNCTIONAL AND DISTINCTIVELeather purses created in Canada. Adrian Klis Collection where each purse has it’s own unique look.SEARLE’S SHOESsearlesshoes.com250.334.3178

VERY BERRY

BERRY SWEET

PURPLE JEWEL

AZURE

TURKISH TILE

PISTACHIO ICE

PEACH SMOOTHIES

LIMONCELLO

MALACHITE

DUCHESS CORAL

VANILLA

Whatever you have on top…it’s always Hanky Panky on the bottom!

secretdrawers.com 431 Fifth Street,

❦ Downtown Courtenay ❦250-897-7488 261 Fifth Street,Downtown Courtenay | 250-334-4523

SMOOTH STONESDesigns inspired By Nature and Philosophy

Made in Canada

J • E • W • E • L • L • E • R • S A family tradition for 45 years.

“Searle’s for that hard to fit foot”“Serving the Comox Valley for over 80 Years”

Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 5:30 pm Fridays till 9:00 pmFridays till 9:00 pm

www.searlesshoes.com

250 Fifth Street Courtenay 250-334-3178

WALK IN COMFORTAntistress footwear by Reiker. Styles for any occasion

TAKE YOUR FAVOURITE STARS HOMEWalker 24 Menswear has a variety of memorabilia from autographed football helmets to framed pho-tographs. The perfect piece to fi t into a man cave or display in your offi ce. (Pictured above, Tom Brady autographed helmet).WALKER 24walker24menswear.com250-871-2415

HUGE FRAME SELECTIONOur eyeglass frame selection is constantly being refreshed, with new models and changes occurring regularly. MOSAIC VISION CAREmosaicvisioncare.ca250-334-4512250-338-1665

European Style….. European Style….. European Style….. European Style….. West Coast Living

360 Fifth Street, Courtenay

250-338-7333www.robertacouture.ca

S T Y L E Dfashion, beauty and design

to [email protected]

SamuelsonJKT

Silvio FiorelloSilk Ties

Handmade in Italy

CoppleyRalph Lauren

250-871-2415 • 408 5th Street, Courtenay • walker24menswear.com

Crown Isle206 - 444 Lerwick Road, CourtenayPhone 250-338-1665Hours: Monday to Friday9:30-5:30Saturday 9:30-4:00

Downtown: 519-G 5th Street, CourtenayPhone250-334 4512Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00

mosaicvisioncare.ca

■ EYE EXAMS ■ FRAMES■ CONTACT LENSES

HUGE FRAME SELECTIONOur eyeglass frame selection is constantly


DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable

operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of

British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation

switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned

or leased for future facilities.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual

brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural

(gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious

and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include:

○ acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent,

○ aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent

○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent

○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent

○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent

○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent

○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent

○ Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent

○ Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent

○ clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent

○ dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent

○ dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent

○ diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent

○ diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent

○ flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent

○ glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent

○ imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent

○ indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent

○ metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent

○ picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent

○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent

○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent

○ Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent

○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent

Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as:

nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl

and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose

or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed

nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities.

Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon;

18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

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A four-year government plan to increase the number of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans in B.C. will help reduce wait-lists and travel time for patients.

Island Health has hired Vancouver Island MRI, a private clinic in Courtenay, on a tem-porary basis to carry out 900 MRIs locally between now and March 31. In the meantime, it will work on increasing hospital-based capac-ity to carry out additional volumes. To do so, Island Health needs to hire technicians, nurses and radiologists, and to increase MRI hours.

“Meanwhile, the private MRIs can take on additional capacity right away, which is great for patients and their families,” Island Health spokesperson Suzanne Germain said.

MRIs can diagnose most brain and spinal injuries, and sports injuries, among other ail-ments.

Scans conducted in the private setting are publicly funded, scheduled off Island Health’s wait-lists.

“The images are being read by the same radiologists that work in the hospitals and the quality, standards and service expectations are the same as if the procedure was being done at one of Island Health’s sites,” Germain said. “For the residents of Campbell River/Comox, it is great news because more scans will be done in the Valley, minimizing travel time as well as wait time.”

Island Health hopes to hire 10 FTE (full-time equivalent) MRI techs to carry out addi-tional volumes. This includes hires north of the Malahat.

In November, the government announced a strategy to add up to 65,000 yearly scans and to provide an additional $20 million in annual funding for services by year four.

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The Comox Valley Regional District is updat-ing the 1998 Seal Bay nature park master plan. CVRD parks staff want to know what park users appreciate most about the park, what should be preserved and what needs improvement over the next decade.

Residents are invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Huband Ele-mentary School gym, from 4 – 8 p.m. to share their long-term vision for the park and provide suggestions on strategies to protect the natural environment, updates to trail signs, trail use designations, park entrance improvements and other enhancements. To participate in small group discussions on the above and other top-ics, join us from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and again at 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

“Seal Bay nature park is one of the most popular parks in the Comox Valley. Park plan updates like this one for Seal Bay Park only happen every 10 to 15 years so we hope to see lots of people come out to the open house to let us know how they would like to see the park managed into the future,” said Rod Nichol, CVRD Director for Lazo-North.

At 652 hectares (1,610 acres) in size, Seal Bay nature park is one-and-a-half times the size of Stanley Park in Vancouver.

The park boasts 42 kilometres of recreation-al trails, with pedestrian-only trails on the ocean side and around the wetlands, as well as multi-use trails for horses and bikes. For more information about the park and the open house, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/sealbay .

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Petunia and the Vipers: A cure for cabin feverDugg SimpsonSpecial to The Record

In smaller communities, we know cabin fever is real, and it’s both dan-gerous and incredibly boring. It doesn’t jump you, like the flu. It creeps up on you, a day and a night at a time until your significant other points out you haven’t been anywhere besides the grocery store in months and when a friend asks if you’ve heard any good live music lately, you reply “not since July.”

“Sure,” you might say, “everybody knows good live music is the best, most cost-effective cure for cabin fever, but time and money are super-tight, and there’s so many bands out there. How can I choose?”

True, but most of them aren’t com-ing here, so let’s use Petunia and the Vipers as an example of how – by answering two simple questions – you can be sure they’re the cabin fever cure for you. The answers are just a couple of clicks down the information super-highway.

1) Who are these people? One quick Google tells us Petunia

was born in Quebec and hit the road in his teens. He’s played festivals, clubs and a lot of street corners across Canada and it’s given his voice and his lyrics a fine edge. He’s such a good yodeller even people who don’t like yodelling like it when he does. Gui-tarist Steve Nikleva is a key player in the musical history of Vancouver,

known for his work with Ferron, Sarah McLachlan, Veda Hille, Dan Mangan and the proverbial many more.

Jimmy Roy is legendary anywhere people are serious about their rock-abilly roots music. He plays pedal steel guitar, which not many people do because it’s hard, but watching Jimmy bring the swing you might not think so. You might just think it’s amaz-ing. Marc L’Esperance defies the Ani-mal muppet stereotype of drummers, partly with his tasty licks and also through his work as a sound engineer. You know bassist Patrick Metzger is serious because he plays a stand-up

bass, and anyone committed to carry-ing one around has to be.

2) What do they sound like?To get an idea of Petunia and the

Vipers’ sound, imagine there’s going to be a musical reunion at your favou-rite club and invitees including Ray Condo, Jimmie Rodgers, Maybelle Car-ter, Django Reinhardt, Slim Whitman , Patsy Cline, Che Guevara, Rose Mad-dox, and Buddy Emmons have already RSVPed they’re coming.” Alternatively, you can bypass all the smarty-pants musical tastemakers. Searching “Petu-nia and the Vipers” on YouTube will

bring you some great videos, live and other-wise. At that point, your ears will probably tell your brain “We are so going.”

Petunia and the Vipers play the Native Sons Hall Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m., as part of the MusicFest Concert Series. Go to islandmu-sicfest.com for all the ticket details.

Petunia (middle) and The Vipers play the Native Sons Hall Jan. 30. PHOTO cOuRTeSy mOdmAyPROmOTiOnS.cOm

Thursday Night Jazz, presented by Georgia Straight Jazz Society at The Avalanche Bar & Grill, introduces a new lineup to the schedule when Cen-terpiece Jazz Quartet takes the stage on Jan. 21.

It’s always a pleasure to feature new acts, especially when it includes a mix of young, up-and-coming performers and seasoned jazz artists.

Centerpiece Jazz will be presenting a variety of jazz genres.

You will hear memorable melodies

in swing, ballads, Latin and fusion. The group brings its own distinct interpretation as soloists explore their repertoire.

The band features highly talent-ed up-and-comer, Evie Kenny. Evie has been playing music for 13 years and studying the saxophone for seven years under well-known Valley musi-cian Rachel Fuller.

Evie intends to study medicine and music after finishing high school, but since she has had so much fun play-

ing and singing with Centerpiece, she hopes to continue working with them in the future.

Dave Stevenson, bassist, has recent-ly moved to the Comox Valley and brought with him a vast experience of performing music.

His range of experience spans from jazz trios to big bands.

Playing in both Vancouver and Victo-ria, he has performed with jazz greats: PJ. Perry, Louis Rose, and Phil Dwyer.

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In 2013, a group of Den-man Island artists became intrigued with the major arcana cards of the tarot deck.

This fascination led to inspiration, which led to col-laboration – and to creation. A Tarot Journey, a multi-genre theatre production playing in three Comox Valley venues this January, is the second offering from this diverse and innovative team.

A Tarot Journey is not just for tarot enthusiasts, says artistic director Laurie Mon-temurro. Because the cards are profound and aesthetical-ly-rich symbols that embody the basic forces driving human nature, they provide fascinat-ing thematic material. The result is a show that is acces-sible to everyone interested in story, archetype, human dynamics, and the way life and art interact.

“The tarot is a means to explain our personal journey – every journey holding its beau-ty and grief, light and dark, and joy and desire. We are celebrating the qualities of the journey in the performances. Audience members will have their own journey through the tarot, and the show will create a forum for thought and ques-tions about art and life,” says Montemurro.

Many people will be famil-iar with two- and three-di-mensional tarot deck images, such as the classic Rider-Waite deck, Salvador Dali’s 78 paint-ings and Niki de Saint Phal-le’s contemporary sculpture garden in Tuscany.

This show adds a fourth dimension to the tarot – per-formance.

Montemurro is no stranger to tarot-inspired theatre, hav-ing co-produced and directed the sold-out show Tarot Win-dows in 2014 that featured Sudasi Gardner’s hand-paint-ed quilts. A Tarot Journey is not a sequel but rather an entirely new production, offer-ing a different vision and for-mat, and an original set of stunning tarot card images created specifically for this show by visual and perform-ing artist Roxanne Cowles-MacPhail, who also co-directs.

The performance opens with Fool on stage, her curiosity and capacity for amusement a reflection of the audience’s own. She makes us laugh as she invites us to witness her tarot card reading. Each card is brought to life by a perform-er, who interprets it in dance, movement, theatre, poetry or song. Each interaction pro-vides the Fool with choices to guide her own destiny.

The mood is by turns musi-cal and poetic, confrontation-al and comic, and the overall sense is one of slightly surre-al anticipation, as we await whatever messages the next card may reveal. This is much like our journey through life, which is one reason the tarot has provided, and continues to provide, so much inspiration for artists.

As the sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle wrote, “I am con-vinced that the cards contain an important message… The tarot cards have given me a key to better understanding my spiritual life and to deal-ing with life’s problems.”

Join us for performanc-es this January on Denman Island, in Courtenay, and in Cumberland. The performance schedule is as follows: Den-man Island, 8 p.m., Jan. 23, at the Community Hall

Courtenay 8 p.m., Friday Jan. 29, at the Old Church Theatre, 755 Harmston Ave.

Cumberland, 8 p.m., Jan. 30, at Studio Live, 2679 Beau-fort St.

For more details, visit www.atarotjourney2016.blogspot.com/ or call Sussan Thomson at 250-897-8350.

Show is appropriate for ages 16+.

A Tarot Journey hits the ValleyContinued from Page 21Dave has settled in Courtenay

and performs with a variety of local musicians.

Brian McNiff has been playing percussion and drums for over 40 years. Born and raised in B.C., Brian’s earlier career involved performing in many bands and ensembles. He studied music in the U.S. before travelling to Central and South America. He moved to Vancouver Island a few years ago and has recently estab-

lished himself in the local music community.

Larry Ayre is an accomplished guitarist and music teacher who has been performing in the Comox Valley for about 25 years. He plays many styles and several instruments.

Show time is 7:30 p.m. Admis-sion is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. For more infor-mation about forthcoming shows, please visit georgiastraightjazz.com or join us on Facebook.

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AnnouncementRE/MAX Ocean Paci� c Realty is extremely pleased to welcome Henry Washington to our team of Real Estate Professionals.

After a very busy and successful year at RE/MAX Wrightway in Burns Lake, BC, Henry’s move is a quality of life decision. As a former Islander Henry sees the Comox Valley as the most healthy, growing community on Vancouver Island. He loves the outdoors - hiking, walking and swimming. His research shows that RE/MAX Ocean Paci� c Realty is the premium brokerage in the area.

Henry brings a broad spectrum of life experience to his role as your real estate professional. In addition to his years in real estate, his background includes safety consulting, home contracting and renovations, sales, motivational speaking, counseling and ordained ministry. He loves people, developing relationships and making his client’s real estate experience the best one possible.

Henry knows how valuable your time is, so he will make himself available at your convenience, nights and weekends. He is a skilled negotiator for both sellers and buyers. He would like to invite you to call, text or email so that you can sit down together with him to discuss your real estate needs and aspirations.

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No puck luck for Yetis as they drop a pair

The Comox Valley Gla-cier Kings suffered a pair of losses in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action last week, losing 5-4 in overtime to the Wests-hore Wolves and 6-3 to the Oceanside Generals.

On Jan. 16 in Courtenay, the G-Kings led 2-1 after one period and trailed 4-3 after two. Jake McKenzie (first star) pulled the Yetis even on the power play at

6:54 of the third, but Nich-olas Polomark’s unassisted goal at 4:44 of overtime gave the Wolves the win.

Liam Nijhoff (second star), Nick Novin (third star) and Curtis Csuk tallied the other Glacier Kings’ goals while Brandon McReynolds chipped in a pair of assists.

Marcus Gloss took the loss, making 33 saves, while Chris Smith kick out 18 shots to earn the win.

If losing to the third place South Division Wolves on home ice was disappointing, falling 6-3 on Jan. 15 to the North Division cellar-dwell-ing Generals in Parksville could not have felt all that good either.

The teams were tied 2-2

after one period, but Oceans-ide grabbed a 5-3 lead in the second then rubbed salt in the wound by tacking on a shorthanded tally in the third to skate away with the win.

Nijhoff, Ben Raffler and McReynolds (third star) scored for the Icemen, who out shot the Generals 41-29. Gloss started in goal for the visitors and made 13 saves on 16 shots in 24:15 minutes of action. Back-up Braddock Otton stopped five of nine shots in his 35:45 minutes betweens the pipes.

The Glacier Kings will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak on Thursday, Jan. 21 when they visit Nanaimo to take

on the Buccaneers. On Sat-urday, Jan. 23 they host the Kerry Park Islanders in a 7:30 p.m. start at SC#1.

ICE CHIPS The Glacier Kings (14-21-0-4) are third in the North Division, seven points back of second-place Nanaimo (18-16-1-2) … the Yetis traded Willie Daigneault to the Oceanside Generals for Tyler Graham on Jan. 11…the North Divi-sion leading Storm are rid-ing a seven-game winning streak while South Division leading Victoria Cougars have reeled off 21 straight wins … four Glacier Kings were selected to play in the VIJHL All Star Classic on Jan. 17, where the South beat the North 14-4 …

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Join the fun, raise funds at Ski for MSAre you a skier or snow-

boarder who knows some-one affected by multiple sclerosis? If you answered yes, then you should come to Ski for MS on Sunday, Jan. 31 at Mount Washing-ton Alpine Resort.

A fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada, North Vancouver Island Chapter, Ski for MS is a great way to help people affected by MS in your community and earn a fun, inspiring and free day on the slopes.

Register online at www.msski.ca or by phone at 250-339-0819 and receive every-thing you need to get started fundraising. Registered participants who raise the pledge minimum for their age group will receive a free alpine day pass or Nordic ski pass for Jan. 31, lunch at the Hawk Dog Stand, a Ski for MS toque or scarf, entry to our Vertical Challenge – a fun endurance event, and the chance to win some great prizes donated from throughout the community.

After a great day on the mountain, join us at 3:30 for a quick wrap up ceremony to find out how much money was raised and maybe claim a great draw prize.

The pledge minimums are: Adult (19-64) $150; Stu-dent (19-64) $125; Senior (65+) $125; Youth (13-18) $125; Child (7-12) $100. Raise $500 or more and receive a Mount Washington day pass to use another day.

Many participants add to the fun by creating a team made up of friends, family, or co-workers. Show your team spirit by dressing up or distinguishing yourselves at Ski for MS. Team mem-bers are not required to stay together for the day.

If you are up on Mount Washington on Jan. 31, stop by our Ski for MS station at the base of the Hawk 6ix Pack Chairlift. We will be hold-ing 50/50 d r a w s through-out the day and T h e G O A T and 2Day FM will be on site with great music.

Funds raised at this event will be used to:

(1) Provide local programs and services for people affected by MS on North

Vancouver Island including information and referral, self-help groups, financial assistance through our Quality of Life: Equipment

and non–e q u i p -m e n t fund ing programs to those w h o q u a l i f y,

and the Comox MS Clinic, and

(2) provide funds for our chapter’s annual research donation. In 2014, our Chapter donated $16,853 to MS research.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, debilitating disease of the central nervous sys-tem. Symptoms can include vision problems, extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of balance and coordina-tion, tingling and numbness, cognitive problems and par-tial or complete paralysis.

Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world: an estimated 100,000 Canadians have MS. It is most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40.

For more information go to www.msski.ca or call 250-339-0819.

It’s a fun, family atmosphere at Mount Washington Alpine Resort during the annual Ski for MS event. This year’s fundraiser goes Sunday, Jan. 31. PHOTO SubMiTTed

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Aw a r d - w i n n i n g Woodland Flooring has just added some “virtual” hardware to its trophy collec-tion by winning “Best Of Customer Ser-vice” on Houzz.com, the leading social media platform for home remodeling and design.

A producer of local-ly sourced wideplank wood flooring, the Knight Road busi-ness was chosen by more than 35 mil-lion monthly Houzz users from among more than a million active home build-ing, remodeling and design industry pro-fessionals.

“As an indepen-dent, locally owned business using local products, getting this kind of interna-tional recognition is really exciting,” says Steve Roscoe, owner of Woodland Floor-ing. “We work hard to meet our customers’ needs, and winning this award acknowl-edges that, which is gratifying.”

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photog-raphy. Customer Ser-vice honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client

reviews. Winners’ online profiles get to sport a “Best Of Houzz 2016” badge as a sign of their commitment to excellence.

Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz, notes that along with the recognition of a job well done, the award also carries some clout.

“Anyone building, remodeling or deco-rating looks to Houzz for the most talented and service-oriented professionals,” says Hausman. “We’re pleased to recognize Woodland Flooring,

voted one of our ‘Best Of Houzz’ profession-als by our enormous community of home-owners and design enthusiasts.”

The award is just the latest bit of excite-ment for the home-grown business. Woodland Flooring will also be receiving national exposure this spring through an appearance on W Net-work’s Love It or List It Vacation Homes. Chosen because its eco-friendly flooring is sourced from sus-tainably harvested B.C. woods, the busi-ness will be featured

in two episodes to air this spring.

Producers of wood flooring since 1998, Woodland Floor-ing has won sev-eral Chamber of Commerce, MISTIC (Mid-Island Science Technology & Inno-vation Council) and Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards.

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Although honoured when first appointed executor, many quickly realize they lack the knowledge to properly admin-ister an estate.

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As executor, certain duties must be performed, within a certain timeframe and in a specific order. Vehicle owner-ship must be transferred, ter-minal tax returns filed, taxes paid (including the possibility of capital gains tax), property transferred, accounts closed and accurate records kept. The average estate in Cana-da takes 18 months to settle. Even a little planning by the testator (writer of the will) now can make a big difference to the executor later.

“Executors need to com-plete a complicated task they may have never done—or did once, 20 years ago. They are required to find and gather specific documentation, know who to contact and where the government offices are, pay for numerous fees…for many, it is daunting,” says Dennis Richardson, seminar present-er and Canada Purple Shield representative.

“That’s why we are pleased to be able to provide this important information; infor-mation that can save fami-lies unnecessary headaches and estate settlement cost. I think what Toneff Funeral Services is doing to educate and empower the public is very commendable.”

Eric Toneff, owner of Toneff Funeral Services, is enthusi-astic about the seminar’s con-tent.

“It is important for the aver-age person to walk away from the seminar with some real

understanding and tangible steps they can take to make their executor’s job easier.

“That’s exactly what these seminars provide, and they are presented in simple English so even the most ‘rookie’ testator or executor will benefit.”

Everyone is invited to attend.

Topics include an under-standing of the executor’s responsibilities along with a realistic expectation of costs and timelines, time-saving and money-saving tips, con-cerns of joint ownership, defi-nition of probate, capital gains tax overview, funeral pre-plan-ning information as well as cremation options.

The Living Well – Leaving Well Seminar will be pre-sented on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m., at the Comox Legion, Main Hall; entrance on Comox Ave.

Reserve a seat by contact-ing Toneff Funeral Services at 250-338-4463.

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Jason Gordon Rees Corrigall1975 – 2016

It is with great sadness we announce that Jason passed away suddenly on January 9, 2016. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Roy and Lorraine Watkinson and Dave and Pam Corrigall and is survived by his mother, Linda (Dave), his father Gord (Judy), his sisters Tami (Todd) and Lisa, his brother Chris (Tammy), and his nieces and nephews, Marketta, Brayden, Kayden, Coen, Lilly and Finn.

He was born in Courtenay, on February 4, 1975. He started school here in Courtenay and then continued in Ghana (Africa), Saskatchewan, Ontario and fi nally returning to the Comox Valley to fi nish at Vanier Senior Secondary. His time spent in Ghana was a highlight of his life. He remembered and spoke of it with such fondness. After completing school, he went to work for his father in the family business where he learned his skill as an equipment operator. Throughout his young life, he did many different jobs, but always came back to doing what he did best – operating equipment.

Jason always held his family very near and dear to him. He was very kind hearted and compassionate, and would do anything for anyone to help them. He always had a remark, or comment that would make you laugh. His heart was enormous and his smile, his charm and his humour will forever be remembered. He had so many friends that he loved and they will all sadly miss him.

Unfortunately, Jason struggled with addiction for many years. He had several periods of recovery that gave him an amazing and hopeful insight into how his life could be again. This was especially true in the later part of 2015 when he was so excited to start his new life and wrote “I actually dream now…I have family back…I love myself again.”. In the end though, his struggle won over and he was taken from us. He will always be with us in our hearts and our memories. Jason, you are fi nally free and at peace now. WE LOVE YOU.

In lieu of fl owers, feel free to make a donation in his honour to the Innervisions Recovery Society. We would like you to help us celebrate his life on January 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow at Piercy’s Mount Washington Funeral Home, 440 England Avenue, Courtenay, BC.

Mom passed away at Comox Valley Senior Village, Courtney, BC December 16, 2015 at the age of 83, with her daughter Jeanne by her side.Marg was predeceased by her husbands Bill Low and Bob Paxton, parents Mary and Jack Deacon, and brother Bob Deacon.Marg is survived by sister Mary Vuginier, children Jeanne (George) Endall, Jim (Zoria) Low, Tom (Barb) Low, Murray Low, and stepchildren Marshall (Jackie) Paxton and Barb (Tom) Low. Mom counted 10 Grandchildren, Becky, Cathy, Sadie, Jackson, Bobbi-Jo, Mike, Jodi, Steven, David, and Becky, and 17 Great-Grandchildren as her own and loved them all profoundly. She stressed to them the importance of having a good education, always trying your very best, paying attention to your health, and learning to occupy your spare time with positive activities like the arts, sports, and learning to swim.Marg was a devoted Registered Nurse/Public Health Nurse in Man-itoba for 40 years. She was very compassionate and conscientious about care to her patients and was proud that she was instrumental in the vaccination drive to eradicate polio from the province during the early 1960’s. She enjoyed reunions with her life long friends, the 1954 graduating class of Grace General Hospital, Winnipeg, was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, enjoyed curling, bowling, golf, and swimming and was very active until fall of 2012 when Alzheimer’s Disease made these activities diffi cult for her.Marg’s family would like to express our thanks to Comox Valley Senior Village Complex Care Unit staff for their amazing care in the life and the dignity provided her in her passing. We would also like to express our gratitude to all her friends and family who have supported and loved her over the years. Mom was one of a kind, fi ercely independent, and determined to live life on her terms. She will be sadly missed by her family, extended family, and many wonderful friends. Mom has been cremated and a private Celebration of Life service will be held at Foxwarren, Manitoba in late spring, 2016.

Margaret Eileen Paxton

April 23, 1932 - December 16, 2015

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Rae (nee Hopkins), Frances Lillian January 20th, 1920 - January 9, 2016

Mom passed away peacefully at Cumberland Lodge on Jan. 9, 2016 with family by her side. She was born in Vancouver to James and Helen Hopkins and had 5 brothers and sisters (all pre-deceased). During the war mom was a legal secretary in Vancouver and after the war she met Al on a blind date and they married in 1946. They moved to Courtenay after marrying, where Dad became manager of Fletcher’s Furniture and in their spare time enjoyed camping & boating with family and friends until Dad’s passing in 1975. Mom enjoyed her 10 years working for the Free Press as a proof reader and then did some travelling to the East Coast, Alaskan cruises & mystery bus tours with the Evergreens.

She was part of a ladies ‘Sewing Club’ aka ‘Poker Club’ for many years which developed into great lifelong friendships. Mom’s last years were in the Cumberland Lodge where she received excellent care by a wonderful & caring staff - your dedication is truly appreciated.

Survived by her children Jim (Sandy), Patty (Richard), Heather (Jim), 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. No service by request. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

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Francis Jean Israel GagneBorn in Pincher Creek, Alberta in 1938; passed away peacefully in Courtenay, BC January 10th 2016.Predeceased by his mother Jenny Chaboteaux, step-father Sylvain Chaboteaux, father Ernest Gagne, daughter Lori Gagne, brother Maurice Chaboteaux and his aunt and uncle Dorthy and Jean Fourneau.He is survived and sadly missed by his son Murray (Teressa) Gagne, daughter Colleen Gagne, sisters Louise (Roy) Antle, Jeanne (Ilio) Lot and brother Noel (June) Chaboteaux, grandchildren Janine, Jesse, Cole, Clay and Cameron. As well as many nieces nephews and cousins.His family moved to Cumberland, BC during his elementary school years then onto Surrey, BC where he grew up and became a drywaller in the construction field. He was a hard worker so when he moved to Courtenay, BC he started his own “West Coast Drywall” company in 1962. In later years, he called Zeballos, BC his home and for a while he owned and operated a motel and gas station. He then went on to try his hand at prospecting for gold. After suffering a stroke he returned to Courtenay, BC.Francis was truly a free spirit and will be missed greatly by his family and many, many friends.See you later Cisco; or maybe Joe Cocker said it best - “I’ll get by with a little help from my friends.”In Francis’ eyes…

“Everything is beautiful”A Celebration of Life will be held by his family at a later date.

His family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Comox Valley Senior’s Centre for their care, kindness and friendship.

Larry David Adams October 4 1957- January 3 2016

Larry passed away peacefully at Burnaby General Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Larry is survived by his mother Margaret Adams, sisters Lauri Adams- Jensen, Janice Adams-Ferguson and nephew Jay Ferguson. Predeceased by father Conrad Adams.

Although Larry lived in a silent world he didn’t let his deafness stop him, he attended Jericho Hill School for the Deaf and Blind from the time he was 4 1/2 years old until his graduation in 1975. Larry was extremely independent and lived most of his life in Burnaby and New Westminster area. He had worked for B.C.I.T for 7 years as a kitchen assistant which he enjoyed and was proud of. Larry loved to garden take long walks, and most of all loved his cats. He also enjoyed action packed movies, car shows and would laugh out loud when watching Happy Days and the Beverly Hillbillies.

Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of the Burnaby Hospital, and the councillors and interpreters of the Well Being Program for the deaf and blind. Special thanks to Patti Dolby of the Well Being Program and dearest family friend Kathy Murray.

There will be no service as to Larry’s request, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Western Institute for the Deaf.

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SALTWATER HUSBANDRY TECHNICIANVancouver Island, BCCermaq Canada is currently looking for full-time Saltwater Husbandry Technicians to join our dynamic team. As a Saltwater Husbandry Technician you will be responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of fish stocks. Duties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders, boats and equipment in the marine environment.

Application requirements• Preference given to applicants with previous aquaculture education /

experience• Familiarity with the concepts of fish growth and stock management would be

an asset• Safety conscious with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to

perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions

Position details• This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off• We offer competitive wages, corporate bonus program, company paid benefits

and a matching RRSP program• Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check.• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered• Applications will be accepted to fill current vacancies and to establish an

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Joanne Murphy passed away on January 10th, 2016

Joanne was born in Victoria on October 21st, 1936. She grew up in West Vancouver, married CPAir pilot, Warner Wells in 1959. They had three daughters together and loved their life and young family. Tragedy struck in 1965. Warner was First Offi cer on CPAir Flight 21 which was struck by an onboard bomb explosion and crashed near 100 Mile House killing all passengers and crew. Joanne raised their girls alone for many years. It had always been Warner’s dream to travel to Australia, and in 1971, Joanne decided to realize that dream for him. Taking her three still very young children, she explored the islands of Fiji for a time before settling in Australia for a year and a half. A few weeks before she was set to return to Canada, friends introduced her to Australian, Peter Murphy.

Quickly recognizing what a catch she was, Peter gathered his own three young children, left their lives in Australia and followed Joanne and her family to Canada. Peter and Joanne were married in December 1973. Their newly blended family gave them a run for their money in the early years, but they were strong together and managed to build a loving family, the fruits of which are still evident. Peter and Joanne just celebrated their 42nd anniversary and their love is ever stronger.

Joanne was a strong woman with a clever sense of humour who traveled the world and loved the outdoors. She saw the good in everything and never complained; she only loved and spread joy wherever she was. She is an inspiration to all who loved her. She raised six wonderful children and was well loved by 13 grandchildren, and fi ve great grandchildren.

Joanne, you had a beautiful life and we are grateful that your suffering is over and your beautiful soul can be at peace.

Celebration of life will be held at Comox United Church on Saturday, January 23rd at 2pm. Donations in lieu of fl owers to MADD Comox Valley (cheques may be sent to #210-2960 Moray Ave. Courtenay, BC, V9N 757)

Judith Elaine Pederson1941-2016

Judy passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, in Powell River, with her family by her side. Judy leaves to mourn, her husband Gerry, son Steven (Carla), daughter Teresa, siblings Fran (Don) Hart, Patricia (Sam) Salomi, Fred Kerton, Terry (Sandra) Kerton. Penny (Dan) Peters and many nieces and nephews.

Judy was pre-deceased by her parents, Viola and Gordon Kerton. Judy loved her gardens, motorcycle rides, cats and horseback ride outings. Judy worked at Eaton’s and then Shopper’s for many years and always had a lovely smile for all those who greeted her in the Beauty Department. Judy’s family wish to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the doctors, nurses and staff of The Kiwanis Manor and Evergreen Care Unit for their dedication, care and love for Judy.

There will be no service by request. We love you Mom.

Family Development: Outreach Worker- Primarily Youth Focus

Provides a variety of support services to children and youth. Experience working with families is an asset. Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution and effective intervention and some supervised access.Develops and implements Individual Service Plans within program guidelines. Flexible and able to work varying times/shifts, including occasional evenings and/or weekends as required. Post-secondary training; preferred degree in human services, child and youth, social work or related field. Minimum of completed diploma, with two years direct experience in child and youth work, social work, or a related field.

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loader operation• First Aid Level 3 an asset Past management experience will be considered, however training is available for an applicant possessing the right qualities. Role may include but will not be limited to daily production direction and organization, management of up to 30 employees on site in conjunction with current facility manager, overall equipment monitoring and basic up keep, liaison with customer needs.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Memory of ROGER MASSON

Sept 15, 1936 ~Jan 19,2004

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speak your name. Though life goes on without you. It will never be the same.

Lovingly remembered by Wife Bonnie and Family

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VERNON McARTHURSaturday, January 30, 2016

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The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation is seeking an energetic and self- motivated Band Manager who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued strengthening of the vision for the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation community. Qualifications:Preferred qualifications include the following:• Have a degree in commerce, economics, public administration or similar

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FURNITURE

HIDE-A-BED, EXC. cond., dark green, new mattress, $350. Call (250)871-5407.

TWIN BED mates bed two drawers, headboard, great condition. $200. 250-334-1806

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

GOLD PANNING equipmentsluice boxes, small electric shaker boxes and wash tram-mels all for one man operationCall 250-898-3447.

REFORESTATION NUR-SERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replace-ment guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT

COMOX - 2 blocks from Hos-pital. Wifi & utilities inc. Use of kitchen etc. $500./mth 250-339-7025

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-650-2101 for tour.

SUITES, LOWER

COURTENAY - 2bdrm, 1 bath, ground fl oor, 5 appls, own en-trance. Utilities extra. No pets, N/S. 3-Ref’s. $800/mth. 250-336-8301.

STEVENSON PLACE in Co-mox Senior’s Independent Liv-ing with Supportive Services. Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1 meal daily, weekly housekeep-ing and 24/7 Lifeline response with Personal Help Button. Pet friendly. Available Feb 1, 2016. Call 250-339-7012.

TOWNHOUSES

TOWNHOUSE on Cumber-land Rd. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, NS, NP, $1200/month. Avail. Feb. 1st Call 250-898-7132.

TRANSPORTATION

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1975 CORVETTE Stingray. Motivated seller, no rea-sonable offer turned down. (250)339-5052

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■ pegging perfectionThe chances of getting a perfect hand (29 points) in cribbage are 1 in 216,580. On Jan. 13, Graham Woodward beat those odds and scored the first perfect hand of his life. The 92-year-old has never played a game when anyone else scored 29 points either, notes his neighbour Ronna-Rae Leonard, who plays crib with Woodward on a regular basis. Woodward’s hand was the jack of spades, five of hearts, five of diamonds and five of clubs, with the starter card the five of spades.

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BladeRunners Project Delivery FacilitatorNanaimo Youth Services Association seeks a dynamic individual to coordinate an innovative program, which assists employment disadvantaged youth to find employment in the Customer Service, Tourism, Marine Host, Construction industry. The successful candidate will blend strong job development and marketing skills with sound knowledge of the customer service industry, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and a well-developed capacity to support and assist at-risk youth.

This is a 35 hour a week term certain position; under the direction and reporting to the BladeRunners Coordinator starting immediately or as soon as possible; which will require the incumbent to complete a successful criminal record check. Qualifications needed are a minimum of an under-graduate degree in Social Work (BSW), Counselling, Child and Youth Care, Education or related fields and related expe-rience and training. As well strong computer skills in word-processing, data base entry, publisher and Excel spreadsheets is required, possess a valid BC Driver’s License. Competitive wage and benefits. The program is delivered out of Courtenay.

Resumes and cover letters must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday January 28, 2016 by email at [email protected], or Fax 250-754-8661 Attention: Steve Arnett CEO.

No Late submissions will be accepted. Only short listed applicants will be notified. Job description can be viewed @ www.nysa.bc.ca

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The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation is seeking an energetic and self- motivated Band Manager who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued strengthening of the vision for the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation community. Qualifications:Preferred qualifications include the following:• Have a degree in commerce, economics, public administration or similar

discipline, or equivalent education and experience working with a First Nation organization;

• Are an energetic person with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, inter-government relations, program management, project management, budgeting and human resource management;

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Have strong knowledge of social and economic issues facing First Nations;The ability to adapt to a rural, small community.

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SECURITY GUARDComox Valley

We are seeking persons of good character (male and female) who are interested in joining Canada’s largest security guard company as Security Guards employed in the Comox Valley area. There are also opportunities to work in the St. Joseph’s General Hospital.

The ideal candidates are already security guards and possess a valid OFA Level 1 First Aid certificate prior to commencing work; however, others are welcome to apply.

For further information, please contact Ron Warmald, Manager Human Resources

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submit your cover letter and resume by the closing deadline of 12:00 noon on

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the jobshop

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Finance Clerk The Job Shop provides employment counselling, workshops, a resource centre, and a computer lab for our clients.

We have an opening for a Finance Clerk.

For details on duties, qualifications and how to apply: ceas.ca/jobs-at-the-jobshop/

Nursery AssistantSt. John the Divine Anglican Church needs an individual with a Christian background to provide child care for 2 hours every Sunday. • This will be a one year contract position, $1,300 per year.• Day care experience and some first aid training will be

an asset. • A criminal check and references will be required. • Position would suit someone 14 yrs of age and up.Interested applicants should send a letter of application to:

579 5th Street, Courtenay, V9N 1K2 attn: Rev. Anthony Divinagracia

or by email [email protected].






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FARM WORKERS

FARM LABOURERSPruning, picking, planting & weeding of blackberries. Must be able bodied & have transportation. Wage $10.49 per hr, 40 hrs week. Monday to Sat. March 21 to Nov 1st .Apply by: fax(250)203-1377

or email: [email protected]

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SERVER Experienced server wanted for busy pub. Medical and dental benefi ts. Apply in person w/ resume

Attn: Barry or Tammy. Whistle Stop Pub 2355 Mansfi eld Dr.

Courtenay, B.C.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

KITCHEN HELP Required. Minimum 8-16 hrs/week. Must be capable of working inde-pendently with minimal super-vision & have Food Safe. Duties to include: vegetable prep, dish washing, and pack-aging our product. Please email resume to:[email protected] those selected for an in-terview will be contacted.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

FULL-TIME LICENSED Auto-body Technician required im-mediately by busy Import deal-ership in the sunny Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid Autobody ticket. This is a full time, permanent position. In-cludes benefi ts and an aggres-sive wage package. Resumes to Bodyshop Manager:[email protected] http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/ employment-opportunities.htm

WWORK ANTED

REGISTERED/BONDABLE mature care aide with many years exp. looking for work. Avail. for restbite, personal care, housekeeping duties. Call 250-600-3756.

PERSONAL SERVICES

ESCORTS

AMBROSIA’S HEAVENLY Healing Massage. Jan. 28 to Jan. 31. Mature masseuse. NO full service. 250-884-2172. missambrosiamassage.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1-250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: [email protected] C- 250-938-1944 THE CRA now has A DUTY OF CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to CANADIAN TAX PAYERS.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN

• DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

PLUMBING

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.


MERCHANDISE FOR SALEMERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FURNITURE

HIDE-A-BED, EXC. cond., dark green, new mattress, $350. Call (250)871-5407.

TWIN BED mates bed two drawers, headboard, great condition. $200. 250-334-1806

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

GOLD PANNING equipmentsluice boxes, small electric shaker boxes and wash tram-mels all for one man operationCall 250-898-3447.

REFORESTATION NUR-SERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replace-ment guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT

COMOX - 2 blocks from Hos-pital. Wifi & utilities inc. Use of kitchen etc. $500./mth 250-339-7025

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-650-2101 for tour.

SUITES, LOWER

COURTENAY - 2bdrm, 1 bath, ground fl oor, 5 appls, own en-trance. Utilities extra. No pets, N/S. 3-Ref’s. $800/mth. 250-336-8301.

STEVENSON PLACE in Co-mox Senior’s Independent Liv-ing with Supportive Services. Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1 meal daily, weekly housekeep-ing and 24/7 Lifeline response with Personal Help Button. Pet friendly. Available Feb 1, 2016. Call 250-339-7012.

TOWNHOUSES

TOWNHOUSE on Cumber-land Rd. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, NS, NP, $1200/month. Avail. Feb. 1st Call 250-898-7132.

TRANSPORTATION

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1975 CORVETTE Stingray. Motivated seller, no rea-sonable offer turned down. (250)339-5052

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

www.localworkbc.ca

Your Community. Your [email protected]


ANNEFRANK

A HISTORY FOR TODAY

HMCS ALBERNI Museum and MemorialComox Centre Mall - Blue Arch Entrance

December 1 2015 - February 27 2016Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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