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Getting the Comox message out There is a lot of discussion about our town by the sea these days. The people who live, visit and operate a business know that Comox is Captivating. A major focus for the BIA is getting that message out. The BIA has A MESSAGE recently taken on a number of new initiatives — rebrandFROM THE ing, rebuilding our website COMOX BIA and repositioning ourselves so locals and visitors alike know who and where we are. Comox connects you. This spring, we launched a banner contest and had such incredible success! Two locals inspired us with their talents and they have assisted us with creating our new banners and our branding. Thank you, Ron and Jim. That was fun! Comox calls you. Marketing our Comox is what we are really working hard at as well as working on our partnerships to help build and to make Comox a thriving destination. Many thanks to our com-

mittee for all the efforts you put together with these initiatives. Comox connects you. Recently, the BIA and Coun. Tom Grant hosted an event called Shaping the Future of Downtown Comox. Over 60 people representing a wide spectrum of the business community came out to add their voices. This dynamic group was engaged, passionate and committed to the future of downtown Comox — lots of great ideas — some short term, some long and all wanting the same thing ... a vibrant downtown and harbour waterfront. Comox cares for you. Come to Comox and explore and support ALL local business. We won’t be here without you. Let’s work together to make our downtown a place we can all be proud of and call home. Explore Comox.

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BIA board experienced The executive of 2011-12 Comox Business In Action has a lot of collective business experience. • President Tia Otter has owned and operated Otters Kitchen Cove since 2003. Her day-to-day interactions with the public provide a solid knowledge base to bring to the table of the BIA. Tia brings her energy, creativity and enthusiasm for new direction to the Comox BIA. • Treasurer Glen Welin is the manager at Scotiabank’s Comox branch. He has been with Scotiabank in various positions for over 10 years and feels very fortunate to be able to call the Comox Valley his home for the past 2.5 years. • Helen Doheny, CMA is an owner at Provision Accounting Group. Helen has a wide range of business experience and has over the years worked as a controller and business manager for various companies before going into public practice. • Vaughn Smith owns Curves Comox with his wife Janice. His background

includes nearly 30 years of technical programming and analysis. He is a certiﬁed project manager. He currently works on programming contracts for remote agencies. • Heather Kerr bought Island Treasures and moved to the Comox Valley in 2010 after various jobs (among others) as an administrative assistant, retail clerk and independent artist — all of which have proved useful background for running a business showcasing local art. • Valerie Porteous owns and operates Roxanne’s Fashions in the Comox Centre Mall. Valerie’s background includes over 30 years in corporate sales and marketing with 10 being in executive management. • Doug Petrie, ﬁrst came to the Comox Golf Club in 2007 and after a year away, returned as head professional in the fall of 2011. Doug comes with a college degree in business administration and a skill set in social media and Internet marketing. • Mike Trimble owns Woofy’s Pet Foods.

LEFT TO RIGHT, THE BIA EXECUTIVE IS HELEN DOHENY, VAUGHN SMITH, KEN GRANT, GLEN WELIN, VALERIE PORTEOUS, MIKE TRIMBLE, TIA OTTER, DOUG PETRIE AND HEATHER KERR. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

He has been in business for 29 years in the Comox Valley and has operated the Comox Avenue store for 21 years. He has been on the board and executive with the

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Comox has strategic plan for three years and beyond The Town of Comox has created a strategic plan for 2012 to 2014 and beyond. “Much of what is included here is a reflection of the achievements of past councils and it continues to build on those achievements,” says Mayor Paul Ives in introducing the plan. Ives notes the strategic plan builds on the Official Community Plan that was adopted in 2011 after two years of consultation. “Now that the OCP and other associated planning documents are in place, it is time to put them into action,” Ives continues. “A significant amount of energy will be directed to OCP implementation over the next three years.”Purpose of the strategic plan This strategic plan aligns

with our 2011 Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP) vision statement. The 2012 strategic plan guides our work, sets goals and priority actions for the Town of Comox. It tells our citizens what Council plans to accomplish and sets performance measures and targets for assessing progress over the next three years. Vision from 2011 Ofﬁcial Community Plan The Town of Comox is an active residential community that welcomes all ages. The heart of Comox is the downtown — a compact, pedestrian friendly area with a lively mix of commercial services, housing and public services. Comox enjoys strong connectivity within and between neighbourhoods, commercial/service areas and the

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waterfront through a variety of transportation choices. Comox embraces its natural areas and surroundings, recreational opportunities and ambiance as a unique seaside town. Comox will grow in a way that maintains and enhances community livability. Core services • Public safety and protection; • Strong governance and

ization of the downtown area of Comox a priority, as well as strengthening the important linkage to the waterfront area. Working with other stakeholders in the community, this will be an exciting focus over the next few years. Fiscal balance/infrastructure asset management Municipal infrastructure is our largest and most signiﬁcant asset. Over the next few years, Council will work towards a sustainable plan for infrastructure maintenance, replacement and development of new infrastructure where required. Council will also work on providing better community access to ﬁnancial information and to keep tax increases to reasonable levels. Improving planning

administration; • Financial management and accountability; • Economic development; • Public works: infrastructure and engineering; • Parks; • Arts and culture; • Community development and planning. Strategic priorities In addition to core services, our strategic priorities for 2012 – 2014 include: • Downtown vitalization/marina enhancement; • Fiscal balance/infrastructure asset management; • Improving planning application timelines and process; • OCP implementation. Downtown vitalization/ marina enhancement Council is making vital-

application timelines and process In conjunction with OCP implementation, and following up on the enhanced building permit process, the focus will now shift to reducing processing times for development applications in order to provide certainty to our customers. OCP implementation The implementation of the OCP will occur over the long term. Encouraging and preparing for inﬁll development, as well as increasing pedestrian/ non-vehicle connectivity are immediate priorities of council. For speciﬁcs of the Comox strategic plan, visit comox.ca. click on the Council link, then click on Strategic Plan. ❖

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Filberg Festival returns One of the most popular and enduring annual events in Comox celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Held in an idyllic and picturesque setting, the Filberg Festival happens on the B.C. Day long weekend from Aug. 3 to 6 this year. The festival is one of western Canada’s longest running and largest juried outdoor arts shows. The 2012 event will showcase over 120 artisans and makers of ﬁne art in a variety of media ranging from metalwork, pottery, toys, woodcrafts, jewelry, paintings, glass, textiles and specialty foods. This year’s guest artist is Mary Fox of Ladysmith (www.maryfoxpottery.ca.), known for creating beautiful vessels to enrich or inspire. Her focus is on expressing the beauty and strength of pure form. She delights in the challenge of creating contemporary vessels based on classic lines and has a keen interest in developing original glaze effects in her works. In the past, guest artists have

As usual, the Great Canadian High Bar Gang featuring Barney displayed their work in the lodge Songs Concert closes the festival. Bentall, Shari Ulrich, Juno Award during the festival. This time, you will be able to visit Mary’s exhibit winner Ian Tamblyn, Babe Gurr, You can buy raffle tickets from in an outdoor utdoor location in the surJuno winner Gary July 1 to Aug. 6 at the Filberg Shop and online at rounding ng park. Fjellgaard, John Lodge Gift Sho A $10 The historic Filberg Lodge will Reischman and www.filbergfestival.com. lbergfes be open for tours during the festithe Jaybirds, ticket gives you the opportunity val as part art of the 30th anniversary Mary Murphy, to win original paintings by artBarclay and Monk, a celebration. ion. The Filberg Festival Michael Kaesists Coral Barcl handmade quilt by the is also known nown for great entertainhammer and gorgeous hand Valley Schoolhouse Juno winner ment. Comox Valle Phil DwKicking ng Quilters Guild, a pearl necklace from Graham’s off the yer. neckla Jewellers, pottery by Festival on Jewe Mary Fox and two reFriday are re Ma turn tickets anywhere Canada’ss tur WestJet flies. Net favouritee folk W proceeds benefit the rockers, Spirit of p Filberg Heritage the West. t. This year’s Lodge and Park. Blues Panel anel ConGate admiscert features ures David sion is charged at Gogo, Dave Harris, David Vest, est, and Gary tthe Filberg Festival, Preston and Anita as it is the primary fundraiser for the not-forBonkowski. wski. Singerfundra organization which songwriter ter profit o Roy Forbes bes has the responsibility of repairing and maintainwill follow. ow. repairin ing the Filberg HeriOther WHILE LARGE, APPRECIATIVE CROWDS WILL ENJOY THE MANY MUSItage Lodge and Park’s musicians CIANS PERFORMING AT THE 30TH ANNUAL FILBERG FESTIVAL, GUEST property and buildings. include the ARTIST MARY FOX WILL SHOW OFF HER GORGEOUS POTTERY.

Advance tickets are online at www.filbergfestival.com, the new Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, Arizona Gifts in the Comox Centre Mall and all Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods locations. Four-day passes are also available. Besides more than 300 volunteers, sponsors that make the festival possible include Thrifty Foods, CHEK, Comox Valley Record, WestJet, Harbour Air Seaplanes, CBC Music, Westview Ford, Old House Village Hotel & Spa, Travelodge, Island Waterscapes, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, All In One Party Shop Event Rentals, Coast Environmental, Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating, Ambassador Shuttle Service and Pacific Audio Works. The event is annually set among the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. You can enjoy art and nature surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic outbuildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Mountain Range. ❖

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Yachters have

one-stop shop SCOTT STANFIELD Record Staff

GLENN WILLS IS THE OWNER OF WILLS MARINE SUPPLY IN COMOX. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD

A steady ﬂow of customers, some accompanied by dogs, walk through the doors of Wills Marine Supply in Comox, where they are greeted by the smiling face of Lisa Mercer. Inside is a one-stop shop for all shapes and sizes of yachts. Along with mechanical services, the store carries a range of marine products and miscellaneous items such as in-dash marine CD players, propane barbecues, and waterproof wallets and phone cases. The Comox Avenue store even carries Nautical Trivia: The

Sailing Board Game. “We can do complete reﬁts on boats, we do client prepurchase, surveys, that kind of thing,” said Glenn Wills, who previously operated an inwater service called Bottoms Up before establishing Wills Marine in 2009. “We do line-splicing, we do custom line work, we can design anchor systems, solar systems ... We’re a totally different kind of animal. There’s no other chandlery that’s like a shipyard. We’re like a boatyard without a boatyard.” If the store doesn’t carry a speciﬁc item, staff will order it in. “We make stuff work,” Wills said. “We’re good at

making things happen.” Wills, an advocate of buying locally, maintains a friendly working relationship with similar businesses in the Valley. He is in the process of expanding the store space and setting up a boat brokerage. He also plans to build a mini dock in front of the store. Wills’ son Carter is among a staff of eight that includes four full-time positions that he created. A few retirees also lend a hand at times, working on boats when the need arises. Mercer, a college student, has been at Wills Marine since the business opened but went full-time in December. She is the unofﬁcial store manager, who looks after payables, receivables, inventory and payroll. “He’s the only reason I’m here,” Mercer said of Wills. “I wanted to work for Glenn and I’m quite happy with the opportunity.” ❖

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Welcome to COMOX!

The Town of Comox, in partnership with the Comox BIA, welcomes both residents and visitors alike to our beautiful revitalized downtown. Come browse in the many shops in the downtown core, participate in the mix of special events in and around the marina, and experience the uniqueness that is…

YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON SEEING FRIENDLY FACES AT NAUTICAL DAYS.

Nautical Days in

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A much-loved family tradition will return to Marina Park as Comox celebrates its 54th annual Nautical Days Festival. The festival will span the B.C. Day long weekend (Aug. 4 to 6) and will feature a slew of time-honoured acts and events sure to please crowds. Saturday morning will begin with a Strathcona Sunrise Rotary pancake breakfast, featuring live entertainment by Rob Petrie. Festival-goers can afterwards try their luck competing in one of several categories at the 26th annual Bullhead Derby — the Paciﬁc Northwest’s largest catch-andrelease ﬁshing derby. The annual Kids’ Festival begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with a pet parade; amongst other activities, youngsters can

build crafts, hop on the Bounce Mania, have their faces painted, or brave numerous carnival rides. Adults are also entitled to their fun at a centrally-located, bistro-style garden termed Tavern on the Green, open each day. A jazz ensemble will provide the afternoon’s entertainment. Once the Kids’ Festival winds down, competition will heat up as two-man teams prepare for a canoe-jousting competition presented by the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub — the last man standing wins! Folks of all ages are then invited to a live performance at Captain Cracker’s Family Dance, the ﬁnal event of the night. Those who worked up an appetite partaking in the previous day’s festivities

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Summer Concert Series

Join us this summer for the Summer Concert Series on the grounds of

The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park.

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JULY 19 .........WIL THE NAUTICAL COMPONENT OF THE 54TH ANNUAL NAUTICAL DAYS WILL INCLUDE THE HILARIOUS BUILD, BAIL AND SAIL (TOP) AND DRAGON BOAT RACING.

will be pleased to learn Strathcona Sunrise Rotary provides another pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Afterwards, festival-goers can wander down to Marina Park’s Rotary Boardwalk to “hear the drums, feel the spirit” and watch the action unfold as teams from across the Island and Lower Mainland compete in the 10th annual Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races. The Comox Valley Ministerial will simultaneously lead an interdenominational church service to which attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. At 12:30 p.m., Elvis tribute artist Steve Elliot will bring the “memories and magic of the King. Sunday’s ‘Gospel of Elvis’ will be the first of three stellar performances. Once prizes have been awarded to dragon-boating winners, Time Well Wasted will entertain crowds during the second installment of Captain Cracker’s Family Dance. Kinsmen will sponsor Monday morning’s pancake breakfast, fuelling spectators and competitors participating in Central Builders Home Hardware’s 25th annual Build, Bail, and Sail. Contestants will construct a flotilla of water craft onsite using only hand tools; the race, which begins at 1 p.m., is often won by simply staying afloat. Athletes preferring to stay dry can instead

compete in B.C.’s longest-running foot race; registration is $10 for the four-mile race. Finneron Hyundai and Courtenay Auto Supply will put on a car show running 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half an hour after the car show commences, the Nautical Days annual parade will leave Rodello Street, turning at Stewart Avenue before ending up at Marina Park. Noon will see a performance from the Forbidden Men’s Choir, an address from Mayor Paul Ives, and a traditional welcome by the K’ómoks First Nation and K’umugwe Dancers, as opening ceremonies commence. The next big event begins at 3 p.m., when Steve Elliot returns to perform The Magic of Elvis. Later that evening, HMCS Quadra staff and cadets will perform the Sunset Ceremony of the Flags, a composite of customs and traditions from the 17th century. After the ceremony, Elliot will again take the stage to deliver his third show, Viva Las Vegas. At 10:15 p.m., the festivities will culminate in Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁreworks display. Sponsored by Quality Foods, the spectacular choreographed event will last 30 minutes before spectators are bid a ﬁnal goodnight. ❖

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Luxurious Harbour Centre opening later in the year CAITLIN MCKINNON Record Staff

THE TWO-PHASE HARBOUR CENTRE IN COMOX WILL INCLUDE BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL COMPONENTS WHEN COMPLETED, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO HAPPEN THIS YEAR.

“If you’re looking to move your business to the next level, (Harbour Centre) is the building to be in,” says general manager Joel McDaniel of the Comox development. Slated for completion this year, the two-phase business and residential project has already generated considerable interest. Located at 1829 Beaufort Ave., the 21,000-square-foot luxury complex aims to artfully integrate residential and commercial space whilst affording tenants and residents exquisite ocean views and easy access to local amenities. Commercial spaces ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet are available for purchase or lease, and will be built to

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Featuring expansive curtain wall windows and energyefﬁcient technology, the esthetically-appealing units

We feel it’s the best ❝ commercial/office/retail building in Comox. ❞

— Joel McDaniel

will promote indoor air quality and energy/cost savings. Although it could potentially be subdivided into smaller spaces, the building is predicted to hold about eight retail and ofﬁce units. A handful of prospective tenants are currently discussing lease and purchase agreements. The development’s 14 four-

storey condominiums are also commanding attention. Roughly 30 people have expressed interest in the twobedroom residential units, while eight prospective buyers are on a permanent purchasing waitlist. The units range from 1,100 to 1,800 square feet and will be constructed to Built Green building standards; each condo comes equipped with a balcony, fireplace and modern appliances. Buyers can choose from one of 10 floor plan options, each reflecting the complex’s modern, understated architecture. “We feel it’s the best commercial/office/retail building in Comox,” declares McDaniel. To learn more about the development, visit www.comoxharbourcentre.ca. ❖

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Water fun for everyone EARLE COUPER Record Staff

Ask Compass Adventure owner James Robinson who should be enjoying the waters of the Comox Harbour and his answer is simple — everybody. “From seven to 70, anybody who’s a kid, and that includes adults,” will enjoy being on the water with Compass Adventure, Robinson says. “(We) offer an all-encompassing water sports experience which prides itself in safety,” says Robinson. “We’ve been here 25 years

ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY CAN ENJOY THE WATERS OF COMOX HARBOUR, SAYS JAMES ROBINSON OF COMPASS ADVENTURE.

Meet the Medicine Shoppe Family Joanne

Tim

Margaret

Ron

Nicknamed Joey by my co-workers, I’m originally from the Prairies and attended Pharmacy at the U of S. I moved to Comox in 2003 and enjoy golf, cycling and yoga.

When Tim isn’t providing health care you will ﬁnd him on his bicycle or moonlighting as a hair do model.

I have worked at the Medicine Shoppe since 2006. My hobbies include knitting, camping, cheering for the Canucks and pestering Tim.

I’m a local boy who works both here and at the pharmacy on CFB Comox. I am the ‘younger fellow’ on staff.

Wilson

Wendy

Mary Beth

Helen

When I was told I would be working with 14 women, this isn’t what I had in mind! When I’m not working with these lovely ladies I enjoy swimming, cycling and tennis.

I grew up in the Comox Valley and I’ve worked at the Medicine Shoppe since 2006. I enjoy running, cycling and cheering for the BC Lions.

I moved to the Comox Valley to escape cold Manitoba winters and to ski at Mt. Washington. I studied Pharmacy at the U of Manitoba.

Linda

Stephanie

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My husband and I have been in the Valley for over 15 years. Our daughters were raised here. We love to take advantage of the active lifestyle we can have here in the Valley. I look forward to serving those I know as they come through the doors of the Medicine Shoppe.

I was born and raised in the Comox Valley and have been fortunate to continue to live and work here. I am enjoying working with so many great people at the Medicine Shoppe.

In 1997 my family and I moved to the Comox Valley and since then I graduated from high school and I started working here at the Medicine Shoppe since Nov. 2000. I enjoy Taekwondo and Boxing in my free time.

After 11 years, I’m still the brains behind the entire operation. They keep me hidden in the back, but occasionally I’m let out to sweep ﬂoors or deliver paycheques. I enjoy styling Tim’s hair in my spare time.

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Originally from Sudbury Ontario, Comox has been my home for the past 11 years. I enjoy soccer, skiing and ﬁne wine. I am happy to be a part of the Medicine Shoppe team.

Recently retired from 30 years at St. Joe’s as an R.N. and very happy to join Tim’s Medicine Shoppe family. I enjoy gardening, cake decorating, golf, sewing and needlework.

I have been in the Comox Valley since 1972 & have worked with Tim since 1998. I love spending time with my husband, son & extended family. My job is front store manager. In my spare time I enjoy Taekwondo and Boxing

Jamie

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Lynn

I was born and raised in the Comox Valley. I have been part of the Medicine Shoppe for more than 5 years and I enjoy watching and playing hockey.

I moved to the Valley 10 years ago and have been having fun at the Medicine Shoppe for the last 7 years. I like long walks on the beach.

I was born in Vancouver and I attended Vancouver Community College earning a diploma in structural drafting. After several years I re-tooled and in 2002 obtained my pharmacy technician diploma.

Cathy

Emily

I have lived in the Comox Valley for 18 years and I love it! We enjoy being on Vancouver Island where we are close to family.

I have worked at the Medicine Shoppe for almost three years now. My hobbies include singing, writing, and playing piano.

Laurie Even though I am a female, I get mistaken for Tim when he had hair. I have a lofty position and oversee staff.

Louie Is in public relations ~ hugs, etc. for kids of all ages. Louie has been with us for 6 years.

Bru keeps Laurie and Louie company because he thought they were unbearably lonely.

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Compass has partners Companies marketing area together and I like to think of us as a micro business rather than a small business which has served the community and tourism for that length of time.” Compass Adventure has evolved into a family business, with Robinson’s sons Stuart and Andrew playing key roles while also operating their own business, SurfSUP (for standup paddle boarding) for the past three years. Located at Marina Park in Comox, Compass Adventure offers activities, lessons and events to suit all interests. They also offer beach parties complete with water trampoline, water slide and boat rentals. Robinson notes Com-

pass Adventure offers extremely qualified instructors, including Stuart and Andrew who have represented Canada and many competitions and who are the only master SUP instructors in Canada. Robinson notes Compass Adventure reaches out to other communities with its Vancouver Island series of SUP races. Famous for its surfing, Tofino is hosting its first SUP Surf Race this July while Comox will be the site of the Canadian Waterman competition on Aug. 18 and 19. Robinson says it is ironic that visitors to the Valley remark on what a wonderful place it is for water sports, while local residents do

not seize the opportunity to enjoy the jewel in their midst. “It is phenomenally good to learn to sail here. It’s such a safe area. We always get reasonable wind and weather,” said Robinson, adding the Comox Harbour offers facilities and opportunities unmatched up and down the coast. To check it out for yourself, drop by Compass Adventure at the Comox Marina (1805 Beaufort Ave.), call 250-334-0741, visit compass adventure.ca, or e-mail contact@compassadventure.ca. Lessons can be arranged through Comox Recreation; call 250-339-2255. ❖

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Great Sounds will ﬁll Filberg Park grounds Record Staff

The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Society is doing something a little different this summer that it hopes will please music lovers while sharing the picturesque treasure that is Filberg Park. After inviting people to the park for music on Sundays the past few years, the society is debuting the Summer Concert Series this year at the popular and scenic waterfront setting in Comox. It’s a series of ﬁve Thursday evening concerts. Bring a picnic or make a reservation at the Filberg Tea House for an early dinner. The concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. July 12 — The Sweet Low Down, an acoustic roots trio based in Victoria. The members are Amanda Blied (guitar), Shanti Bremer (banjo), and Miriam Sonstenes (ﬁddle) — three musicians who come together to create

music inspired by their love of old time, folk, bluegrass and roots music. July 19 — Wil, who remains the consummate touring musician, developing his expansive roots-rock sound while building a dedicated following for his famously intense live shows. Wil has always preferred to play live either solo or with “just a drummer,” which these days is the Comox Valley’s own Kevin Haughton. July 26 — Oliver Swain’s Big Machine, which hails from Victoria. Swain is Canada’s quintessential folk and traditional musician. He eats, sleeps and breathes music. Aug. 16 — Mae Moore, who is renowned for her mature and sophisticated mixture of pop, folk and jazz music. Her sound has been captured most recently by producer Joby Baker (Cowboy

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MARTINA POLSON Owner of Blue Heron Books “It’s just one of the most friendliest, most beautiful places. It’s such a special place, and it’s wonderful that there is a great mix of demographics from young families to seniors.”

CHRIS GRAHAM Purple Onion Deli “I like the feeling of community we have here. We enjoy seeing our friends and neighbours stop by for a coffee or a snack. Many know our names as we know theirs. It’s also great to see people come together for some of the world-class festivals hosted right here such as Filberg and Nautical Days. We have made Comox our home in every way.”

CATHY ANDERSON Visiting from Port Alice “The weather is always beautiful and we come here every year for Christmas shopping and we always like going to the marina. We prefer to stay in Comox when we’re here because there’s just so many amenities.”

INGE NAGLIS “It’s wonderful because there’s always such an early spring. There’s always something green to see here. It’s so nice because you can also live so close to the water.”

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Freshness crucial and so is the rice RENÉE ANDOR Record Staff

Sam Ogawa believes freshness is the most important part of great-tasting sushi. Ogawa, who co-owns Sushi Kobo in Comox, says everything is made on the spot at the small takeout restaurant. He adds sushi is meant to be eaten right away; in fact, he doesn’t recommend eating it more than four hours after it’s prepared — even if it’s kept in the fridge. “Most important is freshness,” says Ogawa. “We don’t have anything made already; everything made by order.” Sushi Kobo, which means sushi ‘artisan,’ is “a very small family

operation,” according to Ogawa, who adds the staff all feel like family, but no one is related. Ogawa and co-owner Kumiko Lo are from Japan and the restaurant focusses on traditional Japanese-style sushi, more so than some other sushi bars in Canada, according to Ogawa. For instance, he notes deepfried sushi rolls are popular in Canada, but are not typical in Japan. He says he tries to stay away from North American-style sushi, but does offer some less-traditional Japanese-style rolls. The restaurant features a wide variety of rolls, including maki and uri-maki sushi, nigiri, sashimi, and gourmet and fusion rolls. Soups like u-don and of

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THE COMOX MARINA HAS BEEN IMPROVED WITH $250,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING, WHICH IS BEING USED FOR A NEW FLOATING BREAKWATER. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD

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nities. The new float will increase summer moorage capacity and connect to the new floating breakwater. A grand opening for the new expansion will be held later in the year. “We have a new access ramp, a 320-foot floating breakwater plus an additional 700 feet of new float we stuck in to connect out to the floating breakwater,” wharfinger Rob Clarke said. “It’s all put in trying to increase a bit more tourism revenue here.”

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Incorporated in 1991, the CVHA is one of 54 harbour authorities providing service to the commercial fishing fleet on the B.C. coast. The Comox harbour has a long history of providing a vital transportation link for the community. The first dock was built in 1874. Priority for year-round moorage is given to commercial fishing vessels, which depart for the fishing grounds in mid-May and return in midSeptember. The public can purchase salmon, tuna, cod, halibut, lingcod, and occasionally crab, shrimp and prawns fresh off the boat from fisherRob Clarke men at the marina. The dockside sales area is located on the cross floats on the east side of the harbour at the bottom of the ramp. Patrons are encouraged to come down early, as vessels tend to sell out quickly. “It’s very attractive for people,” Clarke said, noting a steady lineup for halibut in May. Patrons can enter their e-mail address for automatic notification when fish is available or call 250-339-6041 for a recording. For more information, visit http://comoxharbour.com. ❖ reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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PEARL ELLIS GALLERY 1729 Comox Avenue OWNER JESSE DEWHIRST SAYS HE’S HAD POSITIVE RESPONSE SINCE OPENING THE COAST SURF SHOP ON COMOX AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN COMOX.

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Surf shop opens in Comox Comox Business in Action welcomes a new retail business to downtown Comox. The store is aptly named COAST Surf Shop. A look inside the newly renovated space shows a wide variety of surf-inspired clothing and accessories. There are also standup paddleboards for the fast-growing sport, wet suits, sunglasses, flip flops, bikinis and board shorts. The store owner is Jesse Dewhirst, who is also still an active Realtor with Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty. When asked why he decided to open this new business in this location, he said, “I saw a need for this type of niche retail and downtown Comox is a perfect location.” He goes on to say, “There has been a great response since I opened and I am get-

ting lots of positive feedback from customers.” Tia Otter, president of the Comox BIA, said, “I am thrilled to welcome the COAST Surf Shop to our BIA. “This is the kind of business that attracts another demographic and more trafﬁc to our downtown core. We wish Jesse all the success in his new endeavor.” COAST is located at 101-1705 Comox Ave., “the building with the boats.” Store hours are Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. You can phone COAST at 250-941-1600. Don’t forget to “like” them on Facebook under Coast Surf Shop to keep up to date on fresh stock and be automatically entered in contests. ❖ — Comox Business in Action

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursday evenings 7-9pm July 12 - Sweet Lowdown July 19 - Wil July 26 - Oliver Swain’s Big Machine August 16 - Mae Moore August 23 - Impossible Bird Sponsored by ScotiaMcLeod Pisto Wealth Management, the Comox Valley Record, the Eagle 97.3 and B.C.Musician Magazine. Tickets available online:www.ﬁlberg.com Comox: Blue Heron Books, Comox Videos N More Courtenay: Bop City, Long & McQuade & Laughing Oyster Books

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