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DECOMPRESSION & LASER CENTER

Do you suff er from a herniated disc, chronic or acute back pain, headaches, whiplash,

knee pain, carpel tunnel syndrome? Maybe you need help changing your lifestyle through exercise and dieti ng. Perhaps you need an ergonomic assessment to help functi on bett er at your workplace.

Dr. Janis Guthy, a Doctor of Chiropracti c with more than 33+ years experience, can help. And, in the process she wants to change the way you think about chiropractors. “Chiropractors treat more than just back strain,” she says. “The conditi ons we see range from sciati ca to headaches and sprained ankles to carpal tunnel syndrome, fi bromyalgia, arthriti s and more.

We also see a wide range of pati ents from children to the elderly. “You don’t need a medical referral to see Dr. Guthy, nor do you necessarily need to have pain symptoms,” she adds. “My clinic has always been proacti ve. People come in for a spinal check-up and preventati ve spinal care just to make sure they’re healthy.”

Identi fying and correcti ng minor imbalances early on, she says, can oft en prevent serious long-term conditi ons, including chronic pain. “Take your feet… they’re the foundati on of your body. If you’re walking improperly, it’s eventually going to aff ect your ankles, knees, hips, back and neck.” Custom-molded

foot orthoti cs, which Dr. Guthy can prescribe and make for you, can help to correct most gait problems contributi ng to other musculoskeletal pain.

If you have an ICBC claim, you can visit Dr. Guthy without a referral to receive treatment without any out-of pocket cost. The same applies to people with WorkSafe BC claims and RCMP or Veteran’s Aff airs coverage (BlueCross).

In additi on, Dr. Guthy off ers Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (DTS). “DTS relieves pressure on the spinal nerves through the use of a mechanical tracti on device applied through a highly sensiti ve computer,” explains Dr. Guthy. “It is completely painless and, as the name suggests, non-invasive.”

With spinal decompression’s precise, computer-controlled tension, the appropriate disc levels are gently and painlessly stretched to achieve a negati ve pressure within the disc. The negati ve pressure created in the nucleus pulposus allows compressed discs to be re-oxygenated, re-hydrated and re-nutrifi ed as they draw in moisture and nutrients from surrounding body ti ssues as well as promote retracti on of bulging or herniated discs.

While results may vary, Dr. Guthy notes that many Spinal Decompression pati ents including post-surgical pati ents and those with long-term chronic pain, are soon able to resume normal acti viti es.

For pati ents with sports or repeti ti ve strain injuries, tendoniti s, bursiti s, arthriti s and similar conditi ons, Dr. Guthy oft en employs the latest, non-invasive treatment of low-intensity laser therapy.

“Essenti ally, the laser initi ates a cascade of physiological reacti ons within the aff ected area,” she explains. “The result is restorati on of cell structure and functi on and it is highly eff ecti ve and has no known side eff ects.”

If you are suff ering from low back or neck pain, such as sciati ca, herniated, protruded, or degenerati ve disc, a s s o c i a t e d w i t h n e u r o l o g i c a l symptoms, you may benefi t from DTS and Laser therapy.

Dr. Guthy also has two other state of the art therapies. The

Exer-Rest is a bed on which the patient re c l i n e s w h i l e i t moves back and forth at a rate of 140 slides per minute.

The Exer-Rest is a patented, clinically trialed non-invasive device that works to improve circulation, i m p r o v e j o i n t mobility and reduce m u s c u l o s k e l e t a l pain and support overall health. The bed stimulates the

natural release of nitric oxide into the blood and helps pati ents feel more vibrant during the day and sleep bett er at night. Nitric oxide has potent anti -infl ammatory properti es; improves transmission of neural impulses; improves cogniti on, balance and learning, parti cularly in prior brain damage; is anti arteriosclerosis

(helping prevent hardening of the arteries); and, can limit the extent of heart and stroke damage. The therapy is equivalent to jogging without the stress to the heart and joints.

The Thermal Shiatsu Massage Bed helps increase c i rculat ion and reduce chronic pain. Far Infrared rays penetrate the surface of the body, allowing for the expansion of collagen ti ssues which then allow the mechanical jade heads to eff ecti vely push out all of the impuriti es that are stored in those ti ssues. The FDA approved Massage Bed also acts as a mechanical tracti on device stretching and straightening the spine, allowing your nerves and in turn your enti re body to functi on more effi ciently.

In additi on to holding a Ph.D and a Doctor of Chiropracti c, Dr. Guthy is a Certi fi ed Functi onal Work Capacity Evaluator Advanced with a Residency in Industrial Rehabilitati on. She is an American Board Certi fi ed Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate, as well as a Homeopath, and a Disti nguished Fellow of the Briti sh Insti tute of Homeopathy. She is also an American Board Certi fi ed Alternati ve Medical Practi ti oner and has been in private practi ce for 33+ years. Recently Dr. Guthy has added the counselling services of Jonathan Buchanan to her clinic.

On your initi al visit, Dr. Guthy will collect informati on for a thorough case history, conduct a comprehensive Chiropractic, Orthopedic and Neurological examinati on and compile a complete report on her fi ndings. Dr. Guthy and her pati ent will collaborate on a treatment program suitable for the pati ent’s opti mal care. If a referral is necessary, Dr. Guthy will also provide this.

Dr. Guthy uses a “hands on” approach to chiropracti c care. She may use various adjuncti ve therapies including ultrasound, laser, manual and non-manual adjusti ng techniques and exercise therapy. She always accepts new pati ents and oft en extends her offi ce hours to accommodate pati ents who are from out of town and who have scheduling issues. “I never turn away a pati ent,” she says. “It’s both my responsibility and my privilege to provide a natural, drug-free way to bett er health.” *Results may vary

Dr. Janis Guthy103-250 Dogwood StreetCampbell River, V9W 2X9250-287-3113www.decompressionlasercenter.comdecompression.laser@gmail.com

the art therapies. The

Strength Based Coaching/Development

• Relationship Coaching

• Workshops - Anxiety, Depression, Anger

JonathanBuchananMA Counselling Psychology

[email protected]

Dr. Janis GuthyDECOMPRESSION& LASER CENTERDECOMPRESSION & LASER CENTER

Do you suff er from a herniated disc, chronic or acute back pain, headaches, whiplash,

knee pain, carpel tunnel syndrome? Maybe you need help changing your lifestyle through exercise and dieti ng. Perhaps you need an ergonomic assessment to help functi on bett er at your workplace.

Dr. Janis Guthy, a Doctor of Chiropracti c with more than 33+ years experience, can help. And, in the process she wants to change the way you think about chiropractors. “Chiropractors treat more than just back strain,” she says. “The conditi ons we see range from sciati ca to headaches and sprained ankles to carpal tunnel syndrome, fi bromyalgia, arthriti s and more.

We also see a wide range of pati ents from children to the elderly. “You don’t need a medical referral to see Dr. Guthy, nor do you necessarily need to have pain symptoms,” she adds. “My clinic has always been proacti ve. People come in for a spinal check-up and preventati ve spinal care just to make sure they’re healthy.”

Identi fying and correcti ng minor imbalances early on, she says, can oft en prevent serious long-term conditi ons, including chronic pain. “Take your feet… they’re the foundati on of your body. If you’re walking improperly, it’s eventually going to aff ect your ankles, knees, hips, back and neck.” Custom-molded

foot orthoti cs, which Dr. Guthy can prescribe and make for you, can help to correct most gait problems contributi ng to other musculoskeletal pain.

If you have an ICBC claim, you can visit Dr. Guthy without a referral to receive treatment without any out-of pocket cost. The same applies to people with WorkSafe BC claims and RCMP or Veteran’s Aff airs coverage (BlueCross).

In additi on, Dr. Guthy off ers Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (DTS). “DTS relieves pressure on the spinal nerves through the use of a mechanical tracti on device applied through a highly sensiti ve computer,” explains Dr. Guthy. “It is completely painless and, as the name suggests, non-invasive.”

With spinal decompression’s precise, computer-controlled tension, the appropriate disc levels are gently and painlessly stretched to achieve a negati ve pressure within the disc. The negati ve pressure created in the nucleus pulposus allows compressed discs to be re-oxygenated, re-hydrated and re-nutrifi ed as they draw in moisture and nutrients from surrounding body ti ssues as well as promote retracti on of bulging or herniated discs.

While results may vary, Dr. Guthy notes that many Spinal Decompression pati ents including post-surgical pati ents and those with long-term chronic pain, are soon able to resume normal acti viti es.

For pati ents with sports or repeti ti ve strain injuries, tendoniti s, bursiti s, arthriti s and similar conditi ons, Dr. Guthy oft en employs the latest, non-invasive treatment of low-intensity laser therapy.

“Essenti ally, the laser initi ates a cascade of physiological reacti ons within the aff ected area,” she explains. “The result is restorati on of cell structure and functi on and it is highly eff ecti ve and has no known side eff ects.”

If you are suff ering from low back or neck pain, such as sciati ca, herniated, protruded, or degenerati ve disc, a s s o c i a t e d w i t h n e u r o l o g i c a l symptoms, you may benefi t from DTS and Laser therapy.

Dr. Guthy also has two other state of the art therapies. The

Exer-Rest is a bed on which the patient re c l i n e s w h i l e i t moves back and forth at a rate of 140 slides per minute.

The Exer-Rest is a patented, clinically trialed non-invasive device that works to improve circulation, i m p r o v e j o i n t mobility and reduce m u s c u l o s k e l e t a l pain and support overall health. The bed stimulates the

natural release of nitric oxide into the blood and helps pati ents feel more vibrant during the day and sleep bett er at night. Nitric oxide has potent anti -infl ammatory properti es; improves transmission of neural impulses; improves cogniti on, balance and learning, parti cularly in prior brain damage; is anti arteriosclerosis

(helping prevent hardening of the arteries); and, can limit the extent of heart and stroke damage. The therapy is equivalent to jogging without the stress to the heart and joints.

The Thermal Shiatsu Massage Bed helps increase c i rculat ion and reduce chronic pain. Far Infrared rays penetrate the surface of the body, allowing for the expansion of collagen ti ssues which then allow the mechanical jade heads to eff ecti vely push out all of the impuriti es that are stored in those ti ssues. The FDA approved Massage Bed also acts as a mechanical tracti on device stretching and straightening the spine, allowing your nerves and in turn your enti re body to functi on more effi ciently.

In additi on to holding a Ph.D and a Doctor of Chiropracti c, Dr. Guthy is a Certi fi ed Functi onal Work Capacity Evaluator Advanced with a Residency in Industrial Rehabilitati on. She is an American Board Certi fi ed Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate, as well as a Homeopath, and a Disti nguished Fellow of the Briti sh Insti tute of Homeopathy. She is also an American Board Certi fi ed Alternati ve Medical Practi ti oner and has been in private practi ce for 33+ years. Recently Dr. Guthy has added the counselling services of Jonathan Buchanan to her clinic.

On your initi al visit, Dr. Guthy will collect informati on for a thorough case history, conduct a comprehensive Chiropractic, Orthopedic and Neurological examinati on and compile a complete report on her fi ndings. Dr. Guthy and her pati ent will collaborate on a treatment program suitable for the pati ent’s opti mal care. If a referral is necessary, Dr. Guthy will also provide this.

Dr. Guthy uses a “hands on” approach to chiropracti c care. She may use various adjuncti ve therapies including ultrasound, laser, manual and non-manual adjusti ng techniques and exercise therapy. She always accepts new pati ents and oft en extends her offi ce hours to accommodate pati ents who are from out of town and who have scheduling issues. “I never turn away a pati ent,” she says. “It’s both my responsibility and my privilege to provide a natural, drug-free way to bett er health.” *Results may vary

Dr. Janis Guthy103-250 Dogwood StreetCampbell River, V9W 2X9250-287-3113www.decompressionlasercenter.comdecompression.laser@gmail.com

the art therapies. The

Strength Based Coaching/Development

• Relationship Coaching

• Workshops - Anxiety, Depression, Anger

JonathanBuchananMA Counselling Psychology

[email protected]

Dr. Janis GuthyDr. Janis Guthy2

3WELCOME .........................................................4Custom Contouring Body Spa .............................5Fountain Tire ......................................................5Campbell River Optometry Centre .....................6Jim’s Clothes Closet ............................................6SUSPENSION BRIDGE .........................................8Island Funeral Services .......................................9Hub Internati onal Barton Insurance Brokers .......9Coastline Mazda ............................................... 10HOSPITAL UPDATE ......................................... 12Heriot Bay Inn .................................................. 13Steve Marshall Ford .......................................... 14SuavAir ............................................................. 17United Floors .................................................... 17North Island Nissan .......................................... 18AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY UPDATE ............. 20, 21Discovery Trekking ........................................... 22Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center......................... 22Royal Coachman Inn ........................................ 2340 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery .............. 23Needful Things ................................................. 24Anchor Inn ....................................................... 25Preston Jewellers ............................................. 25Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC ................................ 26BC HYDRO UPDATE .................................... 28, 29Campbell River Honda ...................................... 30HOUSING MARKET UPDATE ............................. 32Berwick By The Sea .......................................... 33Nicon Developments ........................................ 33Hygro Gardening Supplies................................. 34Boyd’s Funeral Services .................................... 34Associated Tire and Auto .................................. 35Dr. Kevin Lathangue & Associates ..................... 35Dr. Guthy – Decompression Laser Center ......... 37Bill Howich Chrysler RV & Marine .................... 38

April 4 Campbell River Killer WhalesApril 5 Radiant Life ChurchMay 5 Josh CommitteeMay 9 Crime StoppersMay 30 Campbell River Community FoundationMay 31 Cops for CancerJune 5-7 C.R.I.B. SoccerJune 12 Truck Loggers Association B.B.Q.June 19 Ocean Grove ElementaryJune 21 First Nations DayJune 24 Carihi GradJune 25 Timberline GradJune 26-28 Campbell River Shoreline Arts SocietyJuly 11 Cops for CancerJuly 12 BC HydroAugust 7 Credit Union FundraiserAugust 12 Campbell River Hospital Foundation GolfAugust 13 Chamber of CommerceAugust 15 Howie Meeker Golf TournamentAugust 16 Citizens on PatrolAugust 28 Campbell River StormSeptember 6 Snowden ChallengeSeptember 18 Campbell River Band Annual Ball TournamentSeptember 23 National Forest Week

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2015 Campbell River events...and many more.

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Progress 2015 is produced by the:

Publisher Dave Hamilton

Editorial Alistair Taylor Mike Davies Kristen Douglas Brian Kieren Mark Allan

Adverti sing Debbie Baker Jacquie Duns Maria Kirley Dean Taylor Darcey Wood

Graphic Design Rachael Beckley

Creati ve Team Michelle Hueller Kristi Pellegrin Marnie Neaves Tammy Robinson

Cover & Feature Photos:Elk Falls Suspension BridgeCampbell River HospitalBC Hydroby Mirror Staff

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Locally owned and operated by Kent and Rosemarie Roduck

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ISLAND FUNERAL SERVICES/ELK FALLS CREMATORIUM AND RECEPTION CENTRE?

Bridges played a big part in Campbell River this year. By now everyone knows that two big construction projects are underway in Campbell River – the $1.09 billion John Hart Generating Station upgrade project

and the $274.5 million new Campbell River hospital. Those two massive projects will serve as the economic bridge that allows the Campbell River area to transition from a pulp and paper mill town to a bright new future as a more diverse economy thriving on creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation. But there was another bridge story that was the highlight of the past year. The Elk Falls Suspension Bridge was completed in the spring to rave reviews. Driven by the Rotary Club of Campbell River and supportive individuals and businesses, the bridge opened in May in Elk Falls Provincial Park and gives the public a spectacular front view of the park’s namesake falls. The exciting span across the Elk Falls Canyon has proved to be a must-see destination in the Campbell River area. It is also proving to be an economic booster in its own small way. From June through September, 56,000 people visited the bridge and its popularity showsno sign of abating as fall transitions into winter. The Elk Falls Suspension Bridge is an example of Campbell River’s can-do attitude as well as the innovative thinking that the community is capable of. It’s a relatively small project (compared to the billion dollar generating station upgrade) but it

is paying back big dividends that go beyond the dollar� gure and touch on developing pride in the communityand just being plain, old fun as well. Campbell River is still feeling its way through the post-pulp mill era. The closing of the economic powerhouse that was the Elk Falls mill left a giant hole in the local economy and no one was sure what the city’s future looked like. Well, we’re happy to

report that � ve years later, the city has weathered the storm and is on the upswing.

During that period, people never left the Campbell River area, the population never

dipped and today remains a robust 33,000. Campbell Riverites adapted. Many found work in the oil patch but still kept their homes and families here, choosing to commute. Another transition is underway as the super-heated oil economy in Alberta

cools but Campbell Riverites are used to transitions.

The new hospital and the generating station upgrade are helping the local economy

smooth over the loss of the pulp mill, bridging the gap between it’s industrial past and its new economic

future. Local businesses are coping with the change. Many are thriving. Local automobile dealers are an example of a local industry that is transitioning in a way that positions them for a bright future. Many success stories are contained in Progress 2015. Peruse these pages and meet the people who are writing those stories, meet the businesses that are building bridges to the future.

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Dogwood DentalCampbell River MirrorFountain Tire

Fountain Tire gains a trusted ti re team Gerry Hannem and Cliff Flinn have been a trusted tire team since 1975 and now they have teamed up once again at Campbell River Fountain Tire. For the past 16 years Hannem, a Campbell River resident, has been co-owner of the Courtenay Fountain Tire and Flinn was his winger. However, in early 2015 Hannem was asked to manage the Campbell River Fountain Tire outlet and he brought Flinn home with him to be in charge of outside sales. “Over the years we have earned a loyal following and we are proud to be back home to provide the service our friends and customers have come to trust,” Hannem says. For all to see, Hannem’s “Personal Promise Board” reinforces his commitment to customers and community, his pride in provid-ing quality products and services, his assurance that customers’ time and money are well spent and his promise that histeam will do its best every day to earn your trust. Fountain Tire is easy to find between the north and south lanes of the Inland Island Highway in Campbellton. Gerry and Cliff would be thrilled if you drop by for a coffee. To learn more about the services offered by Fountain Tire you can go to:http://www.fountaintire.com/stores/campbell-river or you can call Gerry at 250-287-9291.

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Support. Freedom. Peace of Mind.Ibus, teludestre etem sum hacrimus, nos aut vere, querum quos porte faccies tiortem tes in se, Pala delicav entissid amdium int? inti peri senestris consuam ter avestiq uontem invesse ntiaes molisula it viris vid aus virterfena, med cres non se nonsigilin tum des fui simmorem, Catifecto patursum inc tericampris nosulti lneque tellarbit voltorbi sedin Ita senihil huciis, acto publice niterid ac moves hos issu cautum orum sulic ven pere, us ompris aciptiam veribeffre in talemus. Artin Etris ena noribus An tem Romnia Serehem num num hala re ad inatur, cultora iae deri publiam. Lestisci iminctur si bero omnihic tibustrum as doluptasin estrument aditius iderovit as deri debit et aut doluptatia ium si offictur? Is veruntoresto etur aut doluptatest re cum quodia cor aut intio cone repudae pudaectotas sita quibus, ut ipsam Sed molorpo ribeaque cum ex estotata nonsectur, voluptat velestrum fugia am que commolorit remo quamus doluptam

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Support. Freedom. Peace of Mind.Ibus, teludestre etem sum hacrimus, nos aut vere, querum quos porte faccies tiortem tes in se, Pala delicav entissid amdium int? inti peri senestris consuam ter avestiq uontem invesse ntiaes molisula it viris vid aus virterfena, med cres non se nonsigilin tum des fui simmorem, Catifecto patursum inc tericampris nosulti lneque tellarbit voltorbi sedin Ita senihil huciis, acto publice niterid ac moves hos issu cautum orum sulic ven pere, us ompris aciptiam veribeffre in talemus. Artin Etris ena noribus An tem Romnia Serehem num num hala re ad inatur, cultora iae deri publiam. Lestisci iminctur si bero omnihic tibustrum as doluptasin estrument aditius iderovit as deri debit et aut doluptatia ium si offictur? Is veruntoresto etur aut doluptatest re cum quodia cor aut intio cone repudae pudaectotas sita quibus, ut ipsam Sed molorpo ribeaque cum ex estotata nonsectur, voluptat velestrum fugia am que commolorit remo quamus doluptam

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Berwick by the Seacelebrates a year of creatinga wonderful environment where residents enjoyexceptional service from friendly sta�f.

Thank you to all oursuppliers and partners,friends and familiesthat have made this yearso special.

Anchor InnCustom Contouring Body Spa 5

Celebrati ng 6 years in Campbell River Celebrating our SIXTH year of business in Campbell River, Custom Contouring Body Spa is excited to have achieved assisting approximately 1000 people on their weight loss journeys and body contouring needs. Our uniquely medically designed weight loss protocol, Ideal Protein, stands alone in its advanced method of stabiliz-ing blood sugar levels while burning fat and maintaining muscle mass. The protocol requires a health profile, personal consultation with a certified coach, weekly check ups and a body composition analysis. This is a medically supervised program to assist you in reaching your personal healthy goals. The Ideal Protein weight loss method is not a high-protein diet…it simply offers a variety of good quality, protein based foods that are easily assimilated. By eating high biological protein foods, the protocol helps to support muscle mass and teaches dieters how to develop smarter eating habits and lifestyle choices so they can maintain a stable weight after weight loss is achieved. Cellulite reduction, muscle stimulation and detoxification treatments are also what makes our transformation clinic so successful. Treatments can be used alone or in conjunction with our weight loss program. We are always ready to see each individual person’s needs and offer several solutions to reach each goal.

Contact our clinic today for an appointment or a tour or just to ask us questions, because you DESERVE it!! 250-287-0727. Custom Contouring Body Spa is not just another diet place; you will feel the difference as soon as you walk in the door.

Cliff Flinn and Gerry Hannem

“We look forward to meeting you!”

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Anchor InnCampbell River Optometry Centre 6

Campbell River Optometrygoes cutti ng edge withOCT Campbell River OptometryCentre has just acquired a stateof the art retinal imaging devicethat places OptometristDr. Ghislaine Lauzon, and herteam at the leading edge of eye health care on Vancouver Island. The device is called an OCT, or Optical Coherence Tomography, which is a test that uses light waves to take cross-sectional pictures of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Optometric Assistant Teresa Promreiter, who operates the equipment, says: “The OCT allows us to see deep into the most important layers of the eye.” Dr. Lauzon says: “As our population ages, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration are becoming serious health issues. With the OCT, each of the retina’s distinctive layers can be seen. The retinal scan can be compared to past patient scans to help me de-tect and monitor these diseases, even before my patient experiences any symptoms.The sooner that I can get the proper treatment for my patients, the more of his or her vision can be saved. “The rewarding part of my job is knowing that I can provide the best possible eye care for all of my friends on Northern Vancouver Island for years to come with this machine.” For more information about Campbell River Optometry Centre go to: campbellriv-eroptometry.com or call 250-287-2020 and receptionist Kelly Kirkham will be pleased to help you.

(L to R) Kelly Kirkham, Dr. Ghislaine Lauzon,Teresa Promreiter

Jim’s Clothes Closet

Taking men’s wear seriously Jim’s Clothes Closet takes its role as the only dedicated men’s wear store in its three communities seriously. “We have to carry a broad spec-trum of goods from workwear to the offices – shirts and ties – and every-thing in between for the casual side of things,” explains Drew Bradley. “It works for guys because they like to have one-stop shopping,” adds Bradley, general manager for the company’s stores in Campbell River, Port Alberni and Courtenay. The Campbell River store handles shoes, too. The Campbell River location is newer than its Port Alberni and Courtenay coun-terparts. The Campbell River layout allows more efficient use of the space than in Courtenay, Bradley notes. The range of services includes tuxedo rentals as well as options for big and tall men that range from suits and sports jackets up to size 56 tall in stock. Jim’s can order up to size 60. Thanks to a flexible program called i.MEASURE by S.Cohen, Jim’s can create custom-made suits, blazers, sports jackets, vests and pants. The made-in-Canada garments arrive at the store in three weeks, Bradley adds. Besides local customers, the Dogwood Street location also serves men’s wear needs from outside the city. With construction work that includes the John Hart Dam, hospital and Berwick, Bradley says opening a Campbell River store was “a no-brainer.” Jim’s Clothes Closet, which has been dressing Vancouver Island men for almost 50 years, promises denim to suits for the quality man. For details, visit http://jimsclothescloset.ca.

CAMPBELL RIVER1853 Meredith Road, North Island Highway

(across from the Fresh Water Marina)TOLL FREE 1-877-986-1001 • 250-286-1001

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It’s not often that a Campbell River business gets to debut a national corporate redesign but that’s what Scott Kilby’s new Campbell River Hyundai building did earlier this year. The automobile company’s Canadian arm launched a new look for its dealerships across the country just when Campbell River Hyundai was building a new store in a new location in North Campbell River which meant Campbell River Hyundai was the first wave of dealerships to sport the new corporate image. The fortunate set of circumstances even earnedCampbell River Hyundai a mention in a write up in a national automobile magazine, Canadian Auto World, in its September 2014 edition entitled “Hyundai’s striking new image program turning heads.” “Hyundai’s Global Dealership Image Space identity program features the most striking visual departure in recent memory.” Canadian Auto World says. The Brand New Campbell River Hyundai has a new look, new management and new attitude. Stop by our brand new Campbell River Hyundai to join in on the excitement.

(L to R) Gary Thulin, Darnell Thulin, Scott Kilby, Allison Kilby

(L to R) Scott Kilby, Allison Kilby, Gary Thulin

Kim DouganFinance Manager

Scott KilbyDealer Principal

General Manager

Danielle TaekemaSales Associate

& Internet

Tim FluterSales Associate

Trish JohansenService and Parts

Manager

Patty LafreniereController

Heather JonesReception

Scott LewisTechnician

Cody AubieApprentice Technician

Terry LawesMaintenance

Noah ArakiLot Attendant

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Visitors have been flocking to the new suspension bridge in Elk Falls Provincial Park since it opened in May. From June through September, about 56,000 people visited the bridge, said Lorrie Bewza, who spearheaded the project for the Rotary Club of Campbell River. Bewza, who installed a me-chanical counter for those four months, estimates another 10,000 visitors during the first three weeks of October. “The number I got when I start-ed this (project) six years ago from BC Parks was 70,000 visitors a year to the upper Elk Falls park. We forecast in our original proposal to double that. I think we’re going to be awful close to the figure or even exceed it.”

Figures obtained from BC Parks concur that there were about 70,000 visitors since May, said media and promotions spokesper-son Andrea Knowles of Campbell River Community Economic Devel-opment. “These park enhancements have increased tourism and eco-nomic opportunities in the Camp-bell River area, allowing access to Elk Falls for all abilities,” added Teresa Davis of Tourism Campbell River & Region. “Having a free first-class attraction, complements what Campbell River & Region already has to offer,” Davis said. Trip Advisor Canada lists the bridge as No. 2 of 36 things to do in the area, behind only the Museum at Campbell River.

The bridge, designed to safely hold the equivalent of 400 men weighing 300 pounds each, opened May 9 in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the park. Bewza underscores Davis’ point about the accessibility of the 60-metre-high and 64-metre-long bridge high above Elks Falls Can-yon. It begins, he noted, with a new 83-stall, bus- and RV-capable parking lot provided by BC Parks and BC Hydro that is wheel-chair-accessible. Parks and Hydro created 300 metres of trail and Rotarians upgraded 300 more metres to a barrier-free accessibility standard with a grade of five degrees or fewer.

To increase safety, especially for people in wheelchairs, Ro-tarians also erected about 300 metres of fencing. The project was made possible by a federal grant of $86,650, $325,000 in provincial money from the Island Coastal Economic Trust, $150,000 from BC Hydro and $124,500 from the Rotary Club. Bewza previously credited “the never-ending support and generous donations of the people of Campbell River to the annual Rotary TV Auction.” The 41st auction happens No-vember 20 and 21.

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ers. We have a pretty loyal following. Mazda owners tend to stay with Mazdas because we have such a complete lineup.” Beside the added lot space, Allen and his staff of 13 moved into a “super, energy efficient” facility with a cov-ered service drop off area and more service bays. With its ongoing focus on customer satisfaction the dealership has earned some of the highest customer service scores in the Canadian Mazda family. In fact, Allen’s team has won the corporation’s “Dealer of Distinction” award for three years running. Most of the sales and financing staff have also been recognized as being in the top tier of customer service and excellence by Mazda Canada. Allen’s job is made easier thanks to Mazda’s unlimited warranty and its breakthrough Skyactiv Technology. “In the first three years you could put 200,000 kilometres on your new Mazda and still have comprehensive bumper-to-

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Campbell River’s soon-to-be-completed 95 bed, 32,000 square metre hospital facility to replace its current 79-bed facility is coming along just fine, according to those in charge of the project. The $274.5-million project, com-plete with new parkade and heli-pad is scheduled to be completed and operational by April of 2017, at which point there will be a six month transition period where staff off the hospital will be transferring and setting up equipment and training in the new facility. The demolition of the old facility will then take another six months.One of the aspects of the project those in charge are most happy with, according to Norma Jones, Clinical Project Director of the venture, is the layout of the facility. The locations of each department and their relationships to each other will ensure, she says, not only that patients’ experience is less confus-ing, but also makes those who work

there able to more easily and quick-ly access the areas of the facility related to their jobs. The centralized registration area is just one example of this concept at work. This central registration area will “fundamentally change patient experience at the facility,” according to Jones. “As you know if you’ve ever had to come in for a test, you’ve come in and you’ve gone to one area to have your lab work done, and you’ve gone to another area to have your medical imaging done, and so on, and at each place you go, you’ve had to register. What we’ve done is try to be more patient focused,” she says. Patients will now register for all the tests and procedures they’ll be having done at the hospital at the central registration desk, and won’t have to worry about stopping in at a desk every department thereafter. While concerns have been raised

by members of the public about the services that will be offered by the new facility – specifically, the lack of psychiatric services – Chief Project Officer Tom Sparrow says the design itself is flexible and expandable, should it require adjustments in the future. “This hospital is designed to accommodate an additional 40,000 square feet of space on level one, which means you could go out 40,000 square feet, and then you could go up three floors,” Sparrow said, implying there was consid-eration in the design phase for an additional wing to be added at a later date. Also, the inside of the structure itself, as it’s designed, can be rearranged to accommodate more services, should they be needed in the future. “Our administration area could be turned into a medical area, for ex-ample,” Sparrow said. “A lot of the ambulatory care could be changed

into something else. We tried to design these facilities to include a lot of adaptability and scalability.” Sparrow also announced at the most recent Community Information Meeting that as of the end of Au-gust, 161 of the 263 hires made on the project were from the Campbell River community. Another 50 were from elsewhere on Vancouver Is-land, showing the projects commit-ment to hire locally, he said. He also told those assembled that the project is on schedule. “We’re probably six weeks further ahead than other projects of this size would be at this point,” he said, clearly proud of the progress being made. The next North Island Hospitals Project Community Information Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 10 at the North Island College/Timberline Theatre at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend and get the latest information on the project.

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Of all the auto dealerships in Campbell River, Steve Marshall Ford is number one in sales volume and it has held that record for at least six years, but it is “landlocked” at its downtown location and it needs room to spread its wings. Karl Ebdrup, General Manager and Partner in the Steve Marshall Auto Group, says the long term plan is to join other Campbell River dealer-ships in the automotive sales corridor north of the bridge on the Island Highway. The Ford dealership has been downtown for 45 years. “The location has been great, but we are out-growing the property and it is certainly time for an updated building. The fact is, at this location we are land-locked by four streets,” Karl says. One of the reasons for planning a new building is that the industry has changed. Dropping your vehicle off with the dealer and leaving it for the day to be serviced is a thing of the past. These days a basic service can be accomplished in about 25 minutes to half an hour and service-while-you-wait businesses like Great Canadian Oil Change and Jiffy Lube have captured a lot of that market. “This is a great old building but it is not set up that way,” Karl says. “So our new dealership will be set up so you can have a 25 to 30-minute service in 25 to 30 minutes. We will have a service drive. While you have a coffee we will do a tire rotation, oil change, exterior wash, interior vacuum and mat shampoo all in the same time and at the same cost as the Jiffy Lubes. It will be twice the service.” “We are excited about being able to offer that kind of service to our customers.” Of course, Steve Marshall Ford will take its reputation with it to the new location. From the time the dealership was the title sponsor of the BC Winter Games in 1997 it has been known as the “Friend of the Community.” For 11 of the past 12 years Steve has won Ford’s “President’s Award” for sales volume and customer service. In the meantime, Karl says his team is going all out to keep up with the demand for the new aluminum body F150 pick-up. The completely rede-signed truck is 800 pounds lighter than its forerunner and has better fuel capacity. Even though it is lighter, a stronger frame allows it to retain its best in class towing capacity. For more information about the dealership and its products go to: http://www.stevemarshallfordcampbellriver.com/

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For Mike Ball being the General Manager of North Island Nissan is about more than running a thriving auto dealership. It’s about being part of a thriving local economy as well. Mike is a Campbell River lifer. He has been in the automotive industry in Campbell River since he was 19 years old. He started in sales and rose through the ranks to ownership. “I was born and raised in the best place on earth and I see no reason to ever leave,” Mike says. Loyalty to Campbell River and its economic wellbeing is at the top of Mike’s list of priorities. “I encourage my staff to shop locally and I hope my present and future customers never find a reason to shop for a Nissan product outside Campbell River. “That’s why I have offered a $1,000 price guarantee to customers. If I can’t beat any other BC dealers’ price on a new Nissan product then I will give them $1,000.” Mike also believes that after-sales service is just as important as the initial purchase of your vehicle. “At North Island Nissan we believe keeping contact with our clients is a vital part of our business. Vancouver Island motorists know they will find expert and affordable Nissan main-tenance and repair service. We deliver - it’s that simple.” Part of that service includes free vehicle

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Island Nissan, Terry Negrijn’s Strathcona Toyota and Karl Ebdrup’s Coastline Mazda. Soon to join the group as a neighbour to Coastline Mazda will be Steve Marshall Ford currently on 16th Avenue. Campbell River Chamber of Commerce CEO Colleen Evans says: “This smart, orchestrated recruitment of dealerships in a specific precinct of Campbell River becomes a traffic driver for consumers and has great potential to build supporting services to serve the automotive sales industry in that location.” Karl Ebdrup, GM of the Steve Marshall Group, says the long term plan at Steve Marshall Ford downtown is to join other Campbell River dealerships in the automotive sales corridor. He hopes to be in operation at the new location by the end of 2016. It will be “state of the art,” Karl says, with a seven-car showroom as opposed to the one-car showroom downtown. Ebdrup says: “We recognize

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seven. We even put a new café in the showroom because there is not much out this way in terms of restaurants.” “What I like about this location is that the folks driving out here seem to be already interested in a vehicle purchase,” Howich adds.

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The River’s Jenny Craig is one-of-a-kind Opening a new Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center in Campbell River was an adventure for owner Leslie Hanes. The new facility, which features almost 100 Jenny Craig foods on site, is the only full Jenny Craig located within a Curves club. It’s one-of-a-kind. Leslie says: “The owners of Curves International purchased Jenny Craig and offered select Curves owners in the USA only, the opportunity to open a hybrid Jenny center. I convinced them to let me do it too, but I wanted to have food on site, which other Curves don’t have.” Hanes was able to renovate to include industrial freezers. Staff went to California to take extensive training. “Jenny Craig is recognized by the Journal of American Medicine as one of the top programs for both losing and maintaining weight loss. My staff and I have not only been trained, but we have successfully lost weight on the program ourselves. The food is gourmet. It’s not ‘processed’ in a negative way … it’s simply cooked, packaged, and frozen for the most part. It’s proven to work. “ Jenny Craig is located at Curves, 919 Ironwood Road, but it is a completely separate franchise. Both men and women participate in the program. For more information call: 250-287-8379 and go to: www.jennycraig.com.

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New owners of the Royal Coachman The new co-owners of Campbell River’s iconic pub, the Royal Coachman Inn like the area so much they’re moving here from Richmond. Nasir Ladha and partner Mumtaz Chatur, who become the official owners November 3rd are looking forward to getting involved in their new community, says Ladha. They don’t plan radical changes at the well-known Dogwood Street meeting place that has served the River City since 1978. The Royal Coachman is much more than a pub. As Ladha says, “It’s got a lot of amenities that have a lot of positives to it, including the new full course breakfast, the outdoor garden patio and the family friendy environment. There is also live music on Friday & Saturday as well as relaxing Jazz music on Sunday afternoons.” It truly has evolved over the years from a neighbourhood pub to a multi-faceted operation. If you want a drink, you have your choice of the traditional English-style pub, the Paddock Lounge (that doubles as a meeting room) and Mudslingers Cappuccino & Espresso. The popular coffee shop offers a hot breakfast menu seven days a week. If it’s food you want, besides the pub there’s also the Carriage Room, a full-service banquet room to accommodate wedding receptions, company dinners and presentations. The room is wired for wireless Internet and other modern electronic amenities. The oak-paneled executive boardroom is perfect for private dining or meetings of up to 20 people. As if that weren’t enough, the Royal Coachman has a private liquor store and offers catering!“See you soon!” www.theroyalcoachmaninn.comMumtaz Chatur & Nasir Ladha

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In 2002 Danny and wife Jackie Luk-inuk decided to get back into furniture. This time though – into preowned furni-ture. Danny and Jackie Lukinuk ran the store for several years. In 2006, their daughter Kim, along with husband Geoff Hancock, bought the business and they haven’t looked back. “There are a couple of other stores around that do what we do, on a smaller scale, but we are unique in many ways,” says Kim Hancock. “We only bring in high-end, sold wood furniture, and we do all repairs and maintenance on-site. We’re not interested in press-board dressers or anything like that. I’m pretty certain we are the largest used furniture store in British Columbia.” “I travel to Vancouver and other larger cities and buy a lot from estate sales,” says Geoff. “We only by quality, Canadian-made as often as possible, and we offer furniture that is ready for a home immediately.” “Used furniture stores are a relatively new trend I would say,” says Kim. “30-40 years ago you would be hard pressed to find an outlet like ours where you could buy or sell quality used furniture. We have people phone all the time who have older furniture that’s just too nice to go to landfill or a thrift shop. In a way, we are a recycler of furniture. We are an outlet that helps keep furniture out

of the landfill, which makes us a green business.” “The fluctuations in the economy hasn’t hurt our business much,” says Kim. “People are always looking for a bargain and I think they’re probably more apt to check out a second hand store first and see what they can find when money is tighter than usual. In 2014 we expanded by 3,000 square feet, which gives us a total show floor area of 10,000 square feet.” Kim says they have many customers who are over 50 who “grew up with quality,” and who have a real apprecia-tion for the furniture they find at Needful Things. She says they put a fair amount into local senior’s homes, and when they get furniture that is functional but not up to a certain quality standard, much of it

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Anchor Inn dresses up for the modern age of tourism Anchor Inn, Campbell River’s only truly oceanfront hotel, is undergoing a facelift that will transform it into a modern trend setter in this city’s burgeoning tourism sector. More than a year ago the hotel’s owner of 17 years, Burnaby entrepreneur Zahir Karim, embarked on a program of renovations and upgrades that would touch every corner of the structure. General manager Sherry McCutcheon says Phase One started with all new roofs. Then came new patio doors, new balconies, new beds and 42” Smart TVs. Phase Two is underway now and that includes new modern exterior colours, new landscaping and driveways. Phase Three next spring will include new carpets, furniture and a complete overhaul of the restaurant and convention facilities. “I am really proud of what we have accomplished,” McCutcheon says. “These upgrades are creating a classy modern tourism environment. And, I am equally proud that all the renovation services and materials have been purchased right here in Campbell River.” And, the icing on the cake? Anchor Inn has just signed contracts with tourist agencies that will result in an influx of European guests in 2016. Anchor Inn has meeting and convention facilities for up to 250 guests and McCutcheon anticipates that the rejuvenated, modern hotel will attract new conventions to the city starting next year.

Preston Jewellers

Preston Jewellers celebrates 40th anniversary When you are family owned and celebrating your 40th anniversary this month you are entitled to bragging rights as Campbell River’s signature jewelry and gift store. Preston Jewellers’ Kimberley Preston Stevens says since 1975 her family has established enduring service benchmarks. “We’re fussy. We hand pick everything. We travel across North America to find the best jewelry. Paying attention to more than just style, we look for quality workmanship and solid warranties so our customers know we are behind them. We are delighted to see second and third generation customers. Young couples, whose parents purchased their engagement ring here, are coming in.” Custom pieces using heritage jewels is a great way to marry the past with current styles, Kimberley says. The creative minds at Preston’s help customer’s redesign heirloom jewellery as well as design unique pieces from scratch. Preston’s product lines are world class: Canadian diamonds, Pandora interchangeable jewelry, Michael Kors watches, Pyrrha handcrafted talisman jewelry, Fossil watches and handbags and Vera Wang giftware. Preston Jewellers, located at the Coast Discovery Inn, is one of the largest diamond suppliers on Vancouver Island. It is also a gold buyer. “Trust is everything,” Kimberley says, “and we continue to work hard to retain that trust.” Go to Preston’s Facebook page for features and sales information.

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When fans go to see the Campbell River Storm compete at Strathcona Gardens they can’t miss the Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC logo near centre ice. It’s a nice reminder that the dealership is a sponsor of our community’s home team and it is a subtle reminder that Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC is thriving in the centre of Campbell River. Being an active participant in the life of Camp-bell River and being committed to its downtown location are two things General Manager Troy Roblee holds “near and dear.” “This dealership is committed to downtown Campbell River. We are partners in the ongoing revitalization of the core. Investing in the heart of the city is something we hold near and dear to our hearts.” Tyee has also demonstrated its commitment in real terms with close to $2 million in dealership upgrades recently. That included a new show-room and a customer-friendly drive-through service facility. “Situated here at the corner of Dogwood and 13th Avenue we have the best exposure a car

dealership could hope for. Thousands of cars pass our showroom every day and we are closer than our competition to the main population south of the city centre. It’s not like being in an industrial park.” Troy is been with GM for more than 20 years. Before coming to Tyee three years ago he was a GM in New Brunswick. He says one of the pluses working for veteran owner Brian McLean is that “his focus is always local … he wants to make sure that we support worthwhile endeavours at home, like the food bank and Cops for Cancer.” “Coming out here from a larger city, St. John, you see the difference, how support of the com-munity is so important,” Troy says. That focus on community is reflected in the

quality of customer service delivered by Fixed Operations Manager John Braun who has more than 45 years’ experience as a technician and service manager on Vancouver Island. “My technicians are key to this operation,” John says. “The good ones are hard to find and my guys – Arnie, Rob, Rick, Ken, David, Shane, Kevin, Paul, Billy and Blaine – have more than 130 years’ experience between them. I’ve cor-nered the market. “These guys are constantly training online. They are tested every month and most have a ‘Grand Master’ designation which means they have excelled at their training.” John says that skill and caring means “the customer gets it fixed right the first time.”

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BC Hydro is having a blast on the John Hart Generating Station replacement project. Literally. Blasting began on a new outlet where water from the new underground powerhouse will be released from the tunnel into the Campbell River. Trees were cleared from the slope in order to begin the next phase with surface blasting on the slope to the north of the hydroelectric penstocks, between the powerhouse and Station View Trail. “This is another interesting component of this innovative project and unlike other John Hart construction site locations, this area is closest to the river and trail system,” BC Hydro spokes-peron Stephen Watson said. “Peo-ple will be able to see the work from the wooden bridge on the

Station View Trail so we wanted to make sure the community under-stands what’s going on there. Site construction is expanding to all the key areas and we are excited to see things unfold.” BC Hydro is replacing the John Hart Generating Station west of Campbell River in a $1.093 billion project to improve seismic perfor-mance, improve reliability, and to protect downstream fish habitat. This year was a big year for the project as some heavy construc-tion is well underway and interest in it amongst the public proved to

be very high. In July, the first of a series of open houses on the con-struction was attended by about 1,000 people. They were shuttled from downtown Campbell River to the area around the opening of the intake tunnels for self-guided tours. In September, the project contractor began excavating a pie-slice shape into the slope behind the existing generating station be-low Elk Falls. The deepest point of pie-shaped excavation will extend 32 metres into the hillside. The main blasting work is expected to

last through to December. Until the new works are complete and ready for commissioning, an area of rock will be left along the river edge to keep the tunnel opening dry. The surface blasting will occur four or five times a week, and only during daylight hours. Measures are put in place to prevent fly-rock from the surface blasts and as a result of safety precautions, trail closures are not anticipated. Project staff will ask people to keep moving along the trail just prior to the blasts, as

Drilling into the rock in preparation for the surface blasts behind the existing John Hart generating station.

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BC Hydro

The John Hart Dam intake on the left is under construction while the cofferdam is being built to the right to seal off the area that will be drained of water to create

the intake from John Hart Lake. Left: Work continues on the excavationof the John Hart cavern where the new generating station will be built underground.

they don’t want people to linger on the pedestrian bridge waiting for a blast to happen. Watson said the surface blasts are highly controlled and covered with blast matting, so should pro-vide limited noise to the surround-ing area. Extensive environmental plan-ning, approvals and monitoring are required for any work near the river, and the project team has prepared extensively to ensure all standards are met or exceeded. An example of BC Hydro’s environmental sensitivity is illus-trated by their “I Saved a Frog!” sticker program. Despite fencing the site in an attempt to prevent a provincially-protected species found on the site – the red legged frog – from being impacted by the project, every now and then one manages to find its way onto the site. “One of those little fellas made it all the way down the service tunnel somehow,” Watson said. “That’s a 300 metre trip. He’s got some kind of story to tell his buddies.” That particular frog – one of three red legged frogs found on site and relocated in September

– was saved by environmental monitor Chris Beers and released back into the wild. Anyone who finds and recov-ers a red legged frog on site and returns it back to its natural environment gets a special sticker for their hard hat. “They’re very coveted,” Watson said. “Everyone takes a great deal of pride in being a part of this place, and that’s another way we can support that mindset.” That mindset resulted in anoth-er pleasant surprise in September when a rare visitor was found on the site. “Because of the awareness we’re fostering through our environmental initiatives,” Watson says, “people are on the lookout for things, which is how we found that praying

mantis. “They don’t generally show up this far north, so it was really something.” They thought it was such a special find, they reported it to the Royal BC Museum. They have also been seeing success in limiting what they call “bat incidents.” Bats have posed a problem in the past. When they get into the tunnels they can be injured or killed by ventilation fans. “We obviously don’t want them in there, not just for us, but for them, as well,” Watson says. “Thankfully, the grating we’ve put in the ventilation seems to have taken care of that problem

and we haven’t had any more issues.” In addition to ongoing blasting at the main power generating cavern and its associated tunnels, work on the new intake system at John Hart Dam, and the begin-ning of construction on the water discharge outlet below the power station, workers this week will be preparing the site for the new surge tower near the current trail system leading into the park and to the popular Elk Falls suspen-sion bridge. The single surge tank will even-tually replace the three existing, 90-metre surge towers, which provide pressure control for each of the three penstocks. The new tank will serve the same purpose in the new, under-ground inflow tunnel when the

project is completed, tentatively set for fall of 2018.

There are now 215 people working on the project in Campbell River. ~~~~The powerhouse cavern currentlyunder construction is as long as anNFL football field, not includingthe end zones.

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• April 2016: Concrete work commences on

the powerhouse once excavation is complete.

• 2016: Main access tunnel excavation.

• Spring 2017: Drilling and blasting of the

power tunnel, stretching from the powerhouse

to the water intake.

• 2018/19: projected completion.

• December 2015: Completion of cofferdam,

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area between the cofferdam and the John Hart dam.

• March 2016: Powerhouse vertical excavation

complete.

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There’s nothing like a fresh start and Campbell River Honda has done that this year with a new gen-eral manager, a new sales manager and a new sales team. The bonus is that the new GM, Brian Calbury, is a 40-year industry veteran working exclusively with Honda dealerships across Canada. And, his new sales manager, Todd Chilton, is Campbell River born and raised. In fact, his well-known family were the owners of the SuperValu store that once anchored the Tyee Plaza. Todd left Campbell River in his early 20s to accu-mulate 10 years of sales and vehicle finance experience on the Lower Mainland. He returned home this year and joined Honda after working at Bill Howich Chrysler. Brian says: “My focus has always been on customer satisfaction. It’s all about the custom-er experience. That starts from the very top and works its way down through the organization. “The product itself is so strong and there’s so much product loyalty. Our job is to work on our

reputation as a dealership that takes care of its customers. We want to offer our customers the best possible service and the best price. “Honda has some fantastic programs going right now so it is lucrative for Honda owners to consider trading in their vehicles. There are many loyalty advantages for previous owners and Hondas have the highest re-sale value in the marketplace. It bodes well for customers after three to five years.” Brian is automotive to the core. He took auto-motive shop in high school in Montreal and start-ed as a Honda technician in 1975. He came to BC in 1979 and never left, working for Honda stores

in Burnaby and Penticton before joining Campbell River Honda earlier this year. The GM says he has al-ways been a believer in the value of different dealer-ships gathering in an auto neighbourhood as several have done along the Island Highway. “Look at the success of the Richmond Auto Mall,” he says. “When they came into play in the 1980s they were very, very

successful because they gave consumers the opportunity to look at various brands in close proximity. “Here, with several dealerships being along the same stretch of highway, it helps us. If someone wants to go car shopping they can simply head out to where the dealers are. It is a great opportunity for us to be exposed to more customers.” Campbell River Honda is located at 2773 North Island Highway right beside Bill Howich Chrysler. You can learn more about Campbell River Honda, Brian’s team and their products by going to: www.crhonda.com.

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Sales in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area edged back slightly in September, but the housing market remains robust, a trend expected to continue for the rest of the year. Last month, 431 sin-gle-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Ser-vice® (MLS®) compared to 405 in September 2014, an increase of six per cent. Month over month, sales decreased by 1.8 per cent from August 2015. Inventory levels are still declining, with active

listings down 15 per cent from one year ago. BCREA Chief Economist Cameron Muir states that the marginal decrease in September sales activity has not affected the over-all strength of the housing market. “Our provincial economy continues to be healthy, bolstered by a hefty infusion of tourism dollars over the sum-mer,” says Muir. “Last month’s slight backwards tick in housing activity is no cause for concern. We expect strong sales

momentum for the rest of the year, fuelled by job growth, consumer confi-dence, and low interest rates.” Nationally, the Cana-dian economy appears to have emerged from the doldrums caused by the malaise in the oil patch, says Muir, which bodes well for the B.C. housing market. “Although we expect a slight downturn in the housing market in 2016, activity will remain strong,” says Muir. “You don’t typically see home

sales reach their highest levels in 10 years and then plateau.” Muir emphasized that the services of a REALTOR® are especially valuable in an active housing market to ensure consumers make smart decisions when buying or selling a home. Although September is traditionally one of the busiest months for REALTORS®, VIREB President-Elect Margo Hoffman says that last month improved upon the

norm. “Our members aren’t run off their feet, but they’re doing a lot of business,” says Hoffman. “Invento-ry throughout our area continues to decline, and the smaller pool of potential homes for sale will eventually place upward pricing pressure on certain property types in some markets.” In September 2015, the benchmark price for a single-family home in the VIREB coverage area was $340,200, a slight increase over August and up just under six per cent from one year ago. Bench-mark pricing tracks the value of a typical home

in the reported area. The average MLS® price of a single-family home de-creased marginally from $352,042 one year ago to $350,626 in September 2015. The September 2015 benchmark price of a single-family home in the Campbell River area was $276,100, an increase of 1.41 per cent from last year. In the Comox Valley, the benchmark price was $340,600, up 6.23 per cent from 2014.

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Berwick by the Sea grounded in community Celebrating its first anniversary this week and quickly approaching 90 per cent capacity, Berwick By The

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Berwick General Manager Gary Forsgren says: “In keeping with Campbell River as a community, our community here is very active and very social. And, there are an incredible number of connections between our residents and the community.” Those connections are not by accident. Berwick’s outreach programs have been extensive in year one. Berwick has become the new home of the Philosophers Café. It recently held its first Living Well Expo which was complimentary for the public. There has been a first Heritage Fashion Show. This December 6th the staff will hold its second Family Christmas Party. Last year there were just 70 resi-

dents and 185 of their guests at the party. This year there will be 115 residents and probably 300 of their family members. Wendy Mayers, Berwick’s Manager of Community Relations, says building community connections also includes working with the Campbell River Seniors’ Centre, organizing bus trips, and much more. She recommends that city residents who want to get involved with Berwick’s many public programs should make a habit of checking the website -- www.berwickretirement.com/bcr/ -- where they will find weekly events at the bottom of the home page.

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Boyd’s Funeral Services is a locally owned and operated company serving Campbell River and the North Island locations. It is the only Campbell River Funeral Provider to offer Peacehold Estate Documentation Services as well as

fl exible payment options that work for you. Consultations are at no charge and their value added services are designed to meet the unique needs of you and your family. Their experienced and knowledgeable staff work with you to help you make sense of what is required, what is time sensitive and what can be taken care of at a later date.Their free Community Seminars and helpful information packages are designed to help you make an informed choice and take into account your rights under the Funeral law in British Columbia.Boyd’s Funeral Services also offers a wide range of insured funeral plans that can protect you anywhere in the world from unexpected repatriation expenses; protect you from identity theft during your lifetime and beyond. They also offer lnsuraChek which can prevent additional expenses due to lost or unclaimed insurance benefi ts. At Boyd’s they are here to assist you with all the aspects of fi nal planning; helping answer the questions you wouldn’t even know to ask.

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Offi cial opening of our brand new division Nicon Developments is proud to announce the official opening of our new division, Nicon Homes. With Nicon Developments set to celebrate its 40th birthday we couldn’t think of a better way to do that than with the addition of a brand new Custom Homes Division! This new divi-sion rounds out the list of services the Nicon name offers by providing the quality craftsmanship we are famous for on land you already own (although we can assist here too) and we build almost anywhere on Vancouver Island. The best part however is that Nicon Homes offers a multitude of build options providing the budgetary flexibility required in today’s market – by helping our clients build the home of their dreams with prices they can actually afford! We provide fixed pricing on all our homes to almost any stage of construction ensuring a worry free build experience. Nicon Homes will outline the specific cost details so you know exactly what is included and what is not. We have a number of house plans to choose from and we are always open to using our standard costing principles to price out a set of plans our clients provide! Company owner and president, Nick Woywitka, has taken care to have excellent people on board to assist him with his vision. “I have a key project manager, Terry Pearson, an excellent office manager/controller, Debra Woodward and a great marketing and sales manager, Nadine Gen-dall. I do the planning and hand it over to Terry and he takes it from there.” He added that being able to rely on his people is key to his success. Nicon Homes forms part of the Nicon Developments, a highly accredited award winning company. Nicon recently achieved our finest success to date and won the 2015 Grand VIBE award –“Residential Community of the Year” for their development at Trumpeter Pointe. Nick attributes his success to being able to rely on his people. We have an employee, Lou that has been with Nicon for 27 years. “I build it and they come,” he said. “I’m a bit of a visionary. I see a piece of dirt and I check it out and if I think it’s going to work, I start throwing darts at it. I always have several balls in the air.”

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As Campbell River grows, so grows Hygro As the community of increasingly sophisticated hobby, organic and professional gardeners grows in Campbell River, Hygro Gardening Supplies grows with it. Hygro Gardening Supplies owner Christa Fernau has been serving growers since 2003. Her store at 1791 Tamarac St. (in the North Island Glass Building on the northbound Inland Island Highway) offers a range of products from micro-irrigation equipment to fans and filters, garden tools, grow tents, hydroponic systems, lighting, nutrients and fertilizers. She reports that her business has grown every year and she has garnered “a lot of community support.” Just as important, Christa says: “We love teaching our customers and passing on our passion for gardening and creating ideal environmental condi-tions.” Campbell River growers have become increasingly focused on managing their growing projects from controlling pH levels to allow for the absorption of essential elements to installing water conservation systems. And, they trust the staff at Hygro to pass on their knowledge and provide quality products including locally manufactured plant foods. “The advice we offer can be invaluable to new and experienced growers alike,” Christa says. “We test new products to help ensure effectiveness and compatibility with our Campbell River climate.” Hygro Gardening Supplies is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 11 to 4. If you have a question call Hygro at 250-286-0424.

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Our society has changed, and Boyd’s Funeral Services has kept pace. If you desire a traditional burial ceremony, Boyd’s is happy to provide one, although the Campbell River location is open to virtu-ally any alternative. “One of the biggest things we’re seeing in our part of the world, and it’s unique to Vancouver Island, is that people want to do more themselves,” explains owner Sandy Poelvoorde. “They don’t want a funeral home to come in, take care of everything and hand them a bill.” Boyd’s will advise about legalities, but it allows people to make their own personalized arrangements, which Poelvoorde says might involve a green burial, a scattering, a backyard barbecue or other unconventional ideas. The people at Boyd’s are sensitive to cultural differences, too. Poelvoorde stresses the importance of not waiting until you’re gone. “We focus a lot on education before you need a funeral. We like to see people well before they ever need it.” Poelvoorde stresses the importance of being informed about funeral options, which she notes many people do not do. “Unlike purchasing a car, which (people) do copious amounts of research for, unlike buying a home, which they also spend a good portion of their life planning for and paying for, a funeral is something 100 per cent of the population is going to do.” Planning while you’re alive means your loved ones won’t be forced to make arrangements, and pay for them, after you’re gone, she notes. “We can’t make it easy, but we can make it easier.”

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Associated Tire...in a customer,out a friend Kermit Dahl has struck the perfect balance between service to his customers at Associated Tire and Auto in Campbellton and service to the greater community. That helps explain why he was awarded the “Board of Gover-nor’s Award” at the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce 2015 Awards of Distinction. Kermit is proud that Associated Tire and Auto has “a small town feel,” that his team will “do what our competition says they’ll do” and that folks “come in as customers and leave as friends.” Kermit and Betty, high school sweethearts in Red Deer, moved here in 1985. Kermit, a licensed mechanic, first worked at the old Esso station in Campbellton and established his own tire and auto service enterprise in 2011. Son David, who has been repairing tires since he was 12, works at Kermit’s side and specializes in servicing the big com-mercial and fleet clients. Kermit says: “Ninety per cent of our customers are repeat clients. We take the time to know what their needs are.” While Associated Tire and Auto is 100 per cent owned by the Dahls it is also affili-ated with OK Tire which supplies Kermit with quality product. To learn more about the Associated Tire and Auto team and about the range of services they offer go to: www.associatedtireandauto.ca. Better still, drop by for a chat and a coffee at their service centre at 1710 Island Highway in Campbellton or call Kermit at 250-286-6132.

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Dr. Kevin Lathangue & Associates

Dr. Lathangue’s dental teamgenerates a buzz It’s not just evening and weekend ap-pointments that make Dr. Kevin Lathangue & Associates one of the most innovative dental practices on the North Island. Generating most of the buzz is news of the clinic’s same day crowns and bridges. Using computer-assisted design and manu-facturing techniques, Dr. Lathangue’s team can create and install perfect-fit crowns and bridges in as little as two hours … a process that normally requires at least two visits. “We are the only dental office on the North Island offering same-day bridges,” says Dr. Lathangue who has been practicing locally for more than 10 years. “We are also the only dental office in Campbell River with an in-house crown special-ist, Mark O’Neill. He has tremendous skill and more than 15 years’ experience.” While offering standard dental procedures and a comprehensive hygiene program, Dr. Lathangue & Associates also offers Implants and I.V. sedation, a godsend for anyone with anxiety over dental visits. Equally unique is the team’s in-house denturist. “We are proud to be innovative and we are constantly seeking ways to make our patients’ dental care more convenient, comfortable and accessible,” Dr. Lathangue says. Completing the team at Dr. Lathangue & Associates are Drs. Laura Brandson, Ibrahim (Abe) Mohammad and Bill Armstrong. Dr. Lathangue & Associates is accepting new patients at the Dogwood Dental Health Centre, 150 Dogwood St. To book an appointment or for a free consultation for I.V. seda-tion, Invisalign braces, Implants, Botox or same-day crowns and bridges, call 250-287-7343 or visit us at www.drkevinlathangue.ca

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Campbell River’s first Non-Surgical Spinal Decom-pression-Traction (DTS) and Laser Therapy Clinic is now open. If you are suffering from low back or neck pain, such as sciatica, herniated, protruded disc, or degener-ative disc, associated with neurological symptoms, you may benefit from DTS and Laser therapy. “Spinal Decompression relieves pressure on the spinal nerves through the use of a mechanical trac-tion device applied through a highly sensitive com-puter,” explains Dr. Guthy. “It’s completely painless and, as the name suggests, non-invasive.”. With spinal decom-pression’s precise, computer-controlled tension, the appropriate disc levels are gently and painlessly distracted to achieve a negative pressure within the disc. The negative pressure created in the nucleus pulposus allows compressed discs to be re-oxygenated, rehydrated and re-nutrified as they draw in moisture and nutrients from surrounding body tissues as well as promote retraction of bulging or herniat-ed discs. While results obviously vary, Dr. Guthy notes that many Spinal Decompression patients including post-surgical patients and those with long-term chronic pain, are soon able to resume normal activities. For patients with sports or repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis and the like, Dr. Guthy often employs another new, non-invasive treatment: low-in-tensity laser therapy. “Essentially, the laser initiates a cascade of physiological reactions within the affected area,” she explains. “The result is restoration of cell structure and func-tion; it’s highly effective and has no known side effects.” In addition to a Ph.D and a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Guthy is a Certified

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From the day we printed our very fi rst paper — back in 1971,The Campbell River Mirror has reported on events, stories and legends.

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At Bill Howich Chrysler, the team’s mission statement is simple: “Yes, We Can!” And, after 25 years delivering on that mission, this year Bill Howich raised the bar with a complete re-design and re-build of his new car dealership. “It was all about service,” Bill says. But, he couldn’t do it to his sat-isfaction in his old digs. In effect, he tripled the size of his dealership on the North Island Highway with a new showroom that holds seven vehicles instead of one and service bays that accommodate 14 vehicles instead of seven. The notable thing is that even in

his cramped quarters of days gone by, Bill Howich was the first Chrysler dealer on the Vancouver Island to be awarded the Five Star Service Award for exceptional Customer Service. Bill started as a sales manager in 1987 and was given an opportunity to buy into Warren Burd Motors in 1990. Shortly after, it became known as Bill Howich Chrysler Ltd. Next Bill purchased Island Outboards and created Bill Howich RV & Marine. He rounded out his full range of services with the Bill Howich Detail Center and the Bill Howich Clearance Center. Over the years, Bill has gone from 14 to almost 60 employees and he is

looking to grow now that the new fa-cility is up and running. And, when it comes to advancement, Bill believes on promoting from within. In fact, he has employees with more than 25 years’ experience in his operations. Through these busy years Bill has remained committed to the commu-nity. His companies support local charities including the Campbell River Hospice Society, the Browns Bay Chum Derby, Campbell River Minor Hockey, Campbell River Storm and many, many others. The new Bill Howich dealership leaves nothing to chance. Bill even went into the restaurant business. Well, not quite, but he did equip his

spacious new showroom with a café where customers can enjoy soup and sandwiches, chili and baked goods. With two new express lube bays Bill’s techs can now offer the same service as the quick lube folks down-town while customers relax and have a coffee and snack in a dealership that knows the vehicle bumper to bumper. If you want to learn more about the various Bill Howich enterprises on the North Island Highway a good place to start is a visit to: www.billhowich.com/. From there you can explore your options at all his four operations.

Bill Howich keeps on saying: “Yes, We Can!”Warren Burd Motors early 1990’s.

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OUR CHRYSLERTEAM

Bill HowichSteve SomersetKathie Hansen

Ron MayDavid Bastock

Norm CoteGeordie CanartJulie DouglasCharlie Kelly

James AdshadeGary Schell

Kayla GreenwoodNick Rose

Sanjay SharmaVicki Litt le

Deryck SellarsRob Priestley

Cheryl IvesKim Abbott

Tanya MahalekPaige Oster

Jennifer Noullett Cody Lavadure

Josh LawsonMauro Voivoda

Steven ManweilerLawrence Embury

Jim ErnstJames LeachChris Cline

Jordan SanchezKen Sti llin

Kiel YablonskiJoe RegnerRoy White

Matt TruesdaleLee Auberti nRyan HowichDennis Forti n

Cory LaverdaleKrystal ByersColby Ladret

Chandra BoothArt AmbersonRobert Meyers

OUR RV &

MARINE TEAMDarren Irving

Kyle FastDarren Lannon

Rick HansonClaude Fagan

Bill BrownPeter LehmerRay Palmer

Daniel SimardRick Haider

Greg CormackRoy White

Kevin Bowers

Expanded to 5 locati ons to serve you!

Bill Howich Detail Centre

Bill Howich Chrysler Cafe

Bill Howich RV & Marine Bill Howich Showcase Centre Bill Howich Clearance Centre Bill Howich Express Lube

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