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Austin Morgan and Gurjot Mann increase the Mirror’s Pennies for Presents kitty by $110.

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The Alberta Environment Ministry has slapped a contamination remediation order on Edmontonbased businessman Harold Jahn, the developer who is currently purchasing the contaminated Catalyst pulp mill site here in Campbell River. Ministry spokesperson Jacalyn Ambler says there have been numerous communications with Jahn about groundwater contamination at the site of a shutdown chemical plant in Lamont County northeast of Edmonton, but “no voluntary resolution was forthcoming.” Lamont County Chief Administrative Officer Al Harvey describes Jahn as a developer who “likes to leave his options open.” The unfolding contamination drama on Jahn’s Alberta property has potential parallels to what’s happening at the contaminated Catalyst property that Jahn has been in the process of purchasing for $8.6 million since mid-August. On Dec. 7 the Alberta government ordered Jahn’s company, Heartland Industrial Park Inc., to install a groundwater recovery system on the site of the defunct Bruderheim sodium chlorate chemical plant and to develop a plan to decommission and reclaim the plant.

The government says it tried unsuccessfully to resolve the situation for two years before issuing the order. The plant hasn’t operated since 2006. Ambler tells the Mirror that contamination has been a problem on the site since the plant was built in 1990. “In the start up phase chlorate, chloride and hexavalent chromium leached into the groundwater. In 1993, a groundwater recovery system was put in operation and it ran until 2010. “Although the plant has not been in service since 2006, a functioning groundwater recovery system is required to ensure onsite contaminated groundwater is removed and treated. The recovery system in place has not been operational since Continued on A3

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RCMP get their man…the wrong man BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Earlier this week Campbell River resident Robin Doxey was about two blocks from home when he innocently walked up to an RCMP cruiser at the cor ner of Dogwood Street and Westmere Road and promptly found himself in handcuffs. The RCMP had effortlessly caught their man. The problem is it was the wrong man. Doxey says he was verbally abused, relieved of $105 he was going to use to buy a Christmas tree, held in jail until after 3 a.m. and charged with a crime he could not possibly have committed. The 48-year-old is still steaming about the nightmare and he wants an apology. But, the RCMP are in no rush to say they’re sorry. Staff Sergeant Troy

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Robin Doxey was walking along Dogwood to buy a Christmas tree when he was stopped at this spot and arrested.

Beauregard says: “We know Mr. Doxey. If he has an axe to grind he should go to the Police Complaint Commissioner. We are not going to get into a public debate over this. It will not become public fodder.” “I was irate,” Doxey says. “They told me I was under arrest for stealing a purse from Wal-Mart. They

said they were going to bring a police dog to sniff me, but they never did. They just threw me in jail.” Doxey says he was told the shoplifter had been chased for many blocks and could not be caught. “But, I couldn’t even run a block. I’ve got a foot-long scar on my lower left leg to prove it. I am clearly disabled.”

He also says the RCMP could have easily verified his innocence by calling his wife at home. He says she would have told them he’d just left home on his Christmas errand with $105 in cash in his pocket. But, they did not make the call. Instead, they took his sweat pants away, cut the tie string on his shorts and left him in a cell. “I didn’t get my money back for two days,” he says. Doxey says he has a criminal record, but has been on the straight and narrow for more than six years. He’s even been working on getting his record expunged so he can wipe his slate clean. Doxey says the charge of theft under $5,000 has been dropped, but that’s not enough. “I want some recognition from them that they were wrong. I’m still distraught.”

Pennies: Pair brings in annual collection Continued from A1 This year the pair collected more than $110 which has bumped the Pennies for Presents bank account over the $5,000 mark. In about a week, two Mirror

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approvals for the plant were transferred to Harold Jahn and his company in 2011.” Jahn tells the Mirror: “We and the previous owner of the site have certain annual ground water monitoring obligations and also a plan for redevelopment for the site under our government approval. These are behind schedule and are in progress. “A bio-diesel production tenant and an asphalt-water blending facility tenant are actively working towards permits with various government agencies on the property. “Heartland, with a third party environmental consulting firm, met with Alberta Environment officials over the past year and are working cooperatively towards having the annual ground water monitoring completed and a redevelopment plan submitted over the next nine months,” Jahn says. Meanwhile, the status of the Catalyst sale remains in limbo. More than a month ago Catalyst announced that Jahn had come up with a partial down payment and that the deadline to finalize the sale had been extended indefinitely. It was the third extension of the sale completion. Catalyst says nothing has changed since the sale deadline was last extended. Jahn says his company “Pacifica (Deep Sea Terminals Inc.) and Cat-

alyst are still working through the closing process.” Jahn will not say how much of the $8.6 million he has paid by way of a down payment or when the deal will be finalized. That, he says, is between him and his investors and Catalyst. Regardless, development of the Catalyst pulp mill property is “frozen” and the City of Campbell River cannot issue re-development permits. B.C.’s Environment Ministry senior contaminated sites officer Vincent Hanemayer has told the Mirror two parallel review processes are underway and until the city receives the appropriate signoff from the environment ministry the municipality’s ability to “issue demolition, subdivision rezoning, soil removal, development or development variance permits is still frozen.” After Catalyst announced that Jahn had made a down payment the developer declared the renamed “Pacifica Industrial Park” open for business. Jahn said he was “accepting business and lease proposals for the use of the buildings, lands, and water lots” on the 400-acre site. Jahn originally told the Mirror: “The current state of the site will be our liability. When we have gone through the sale closing process we will meet with the government’s environmental officials and with the (Catalyst’s) environmental consultant.”

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Mayor tries to find a solution to Shoppers Row business owners’ complaints over flooding KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Fo l l o w i n g c o m plaints of flooding at a Shoppers Row business, Mayor Walter Jakeway wants city staff to come up with a solution to a problem the city says is not its responsibility. At a council meeting Dec. 4, Jakeway put forward a motion directing staf f to prepare a report on a “physical solution to the issue of cityowned trees and roots along Shoppers Row which are causing damage to utility services private or publicly owned.” Jakeway’s motion came on the heels of

a letter to city council from Tricia Murphy and Michael Murphy complaining that the roots of city-planted trees along Shoppers Row have grown under the building they own in the 900 block of Shoppers Row, pushed the grout out of the sewer line connection and have gotten into the sewer line, causing blockages which lead to flooding. Jakeway wanted staff to come up with a solution but was unable to find any immediate support from the rest of council. Coun. Andy Adams said he needed more infor mation before committing to any-

thing. “I think this warrants some discussion by council as to the ramifications of this motion,” Adams said. Council agreed and voted in favour of discussing the issue at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. One was scheduled for this Tuesday but was cancelled Friday. Peter Wipper, city clerk who also serves as the city’s risk and claims manager, said a few weeks ago that c ouncil could order city staff to cut the tree roots but that it would be contrary to the practice followed by other municipalities. “Our Municipal

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Women who have fled abuse are receiving the support they need at Palmer Place thanks to a new staff member funded by the city’s Homelessness Coalition. The coalition forwarded $15,000 to the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society to hire one part-time support worker to help the 16 vulnerable women and children who are living at Palmer Place. Paul Mason, chair of the Homelessness Coalition, said funding support staff was a top priority for the coalition. “We have a lot of clients who are in the early stage of recovery – addiction recovery – so it’s very important that they have the support there that they need. So we decided as a coalition that it’s definitely a worthwhile project for us.” Valery Puetz, executive director of the Transition Society, said the position is 12 hours per week and runs until April 2013. The worker is there to complement the Campbell River and District Association for Community Living’s activities worker. Both positions are part-time, but combined there is someone to work with the tenants five days a week. “Her role is to provide support to the tenants in whatever way needed, it’s really directed to the individual,” Puetz says. “What we’ve found is what we’ve needed in a big way is transportation, because of the distance from Palmer Place to downtown.” Palmer Place is on Nikola Road and to get to the nearest bus stop residents have to walk 1.5 kilometres down busy Willis Road, which has no sidewalks, to the nearest bus stop on Petersen. “We have women who need to go downtown daily so she can provide transportation so it doesn’t take the full day that it would on the bus,” Puetz says. The main objective behind having the support worker is to offer assistance to the

women that should be in second stage housing, what Rose Harbour – which is in the process of being built – will be once it opens. The support worker at Palmer Place will be moved to Rose Harbour. “Rose Harbour will have a fair bit of support attached to it so tenants at Palmer Place can move into there when it opens if they need it,” Puetz says. “Palmer Place, what we call third stage housing, is for people who are fairly stable and primarily look after themselves. Second stage being Rose Harbour. So the process is kind of backwards, we ended up housing a fair bit of people at Palmer Place until Rose Harbour opens.” Palmer Place is actually operated by the Association of Community Living and partners with the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society so it has access to 16 units

for women using the services of the Transition Society. The rest of the units – eight to be exact – provide housing for adults with disabilities who are clients of the Association of Community Living. Puetz says for many of the tenants, Palmer Place is a permanent home. “Palmer Place is potentially permanent housing,” she says. “The site of Palmer Place is beautiful. It’s rural, it’s pretty.” And the ground-level, fully-accessible units are built to gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. There’s also an edible community garden. The $5.2 million housing complex officially opened in July which was largely funded by the province, to the tune of $4.8 million, to build and operate. The Association for Community Living provided the land, valued at $425,000.

Construction on transition housing for women and their children, at the bottom of the Dogwood hill, is expected to be complete by the end of March 2013. The facility, to be named Rose Harbour, is in the process of being built near the corner of Dogwood Street and 12th Avenue. The hope is to have tenants move in near the beginning of April 2013, according to Valery Puetz, executive director of the North Island Transition Society which will operate the facility. The 27-unit, fourstorey facility is aimed at helping homeless women at risk of violence and women and children who have fled from abuse, to give them the support they need. “Rose Harbour will have a fair bit of support attached to it,” said Puetz, adding there will likely be five support workers. Each woman or family will

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Construction crews work on Rose Harbour downtown at the bottom of the Dogwood Street hill. The facility, meant to be transition housing for women either fleeing abuse or at risk of violence, is expected to open in April 2013. have their own apartment unit. “They’re all independent apartments that vary from bachelor suites to three bedrooms,” Puetz said. “There will be three three-bedrooms and two two-bedrooms, so just six of the 27 because the real need is seen as primarily being for single women. If they’re on income assistance the allotment for shelter

for a single person per month is just $375. There’s not much you can rent for $375 a month.” The facility will include onsite programs and support services for tenants, who will live at Rose Harbour on a temporary basis – two or three years as is typical for transition housing. During their stay, support staff will help the tenants make the

change they need to get back on their feet. The $6.4 million facility is a joint project between BC Housing and the city. The B.C. government provided $6 million in construction financing and will provide an annual operating subsidy. The city donated the land, valued at $431,072. For the Transition Society, Rose Harbour has been a long time coming. In 2008 the city and BC Housing signed a Memorandum of Understanding for what was initially to be a 30-unit, five-storey building with administration and program space on the ground floor. But problems with the site, as well as rising construction costs, forced the project to be scaled back. But BC Housing didn’t like the concept of a 27-unit four-storey building, and wanted a 28th unit on the ground floor. The Transition Society was opposed to that as it would take away program space. In June, BC Housing relented and agreed to the 27-unit model.

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EDITOR: Alistair Taylor editor@campbellrivermirror.com

Our View

We deserve some clarity in the murky Catalyst sale Back in 2008, the deepening forestry crisis claimed the Catalyst Paper Elk Falls pulp mill throwing 440 people out of work. It was a devastating blow to Campbell River that then-Catalyst president Richard Garneau called “a sad day.” Here on the ground, “sad” did not We say: Mill begin to describe the impact of the closure. So, when Catalyst announced sale has been this summer that it had sold the mill sorely lacking in site to Edmonton developer Harold Jahn there was a huge sigh of relief. accountability Catalyst CEO Kevin Clarke described Jahn as “an experienced developer with the capacity and an industrial concept that will fully utilize the

site’s infrastructure and bring new business and jobs to the region.” And, Jahn said, “We intend to transform it into a dynamic industrial park and port facility with the goal of creating 400 full time jobs in the Campbell River region over the next three years.” Since then there have been three extensions of the deadline for the $6.8 million deal to close. Catalyst has offered little in the way of an explanation for the delays. In fact, the company seems to have abandoned any semblance of corporate accountability where this community is concerned. Jahn has been flying under the radar. At one point this fall he announced he would be at the front gates

of his re-named “Pacifica Industrial Park” taking job applications, but when jobless workers showed up he was nowhere to be found. In today’s newspaper we learn that the Jahn has run afoul of the Alberta Ministry of the Environment for his seeming reluctance to deal with contamination issues on an industrial property he owns northeast of Edmonton. It does not foster confidence in this man. To make matters worse the City of Campbell River and Rivercorp have been declining to demand explanations about this murky deal. Considering the hardship this community has had to endure since the pulp mill shut its doors, we deserve better.

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Closures pose risk The federal government is responsible for the safety of Canadians on our coasts. It comes as no surprise that a recent poll in Vancouver Island North shows that 79 per cent of Minister Duncan’s constituents oppose the closure of Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres in Comox, Tofino and Vancouver, and the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station. Canada’s New Democrats have been consistent in calling on the Conservative government to reverse these reckless cuts, which occurred without any public consultation. B.C. coastal communities are experiencing population growth, an influx of tourism, and increased economic activity – including, if the Conservatives have their way – increased oil tanker traffic. Now is not the time to reduce emergency response services. British Columbians are rightly standing up to the federal government’s short-sighted coast guard cuts. By refusing to listen to the public’s overwhelming opposition, this government is showing once again that they are out of touch with the priorities of coastal communities. As the NDP Deputy Fisheries and Oceans Critic (West Coast), I call on Minister Duncan to stop repeating the Prime Minister’s talking points and to stand up for the interests of his constituents. Fin Donnelly Member of Parliament (New Westminster-Coquitlam & Port Moody)

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As we barrel headlong into the final Christmas push, our lives get busier and busier. And while we’re pondering this Yuletide season, let’s give some thought to some Christmas gifts we’d like to see. For starters, how about a feeling of confidence that the sale of the Elk Falls Mill will actually conclude and that we’ll see some environmental industry thriving at the site of the former pulp and paper operation. And by environmental industry, we don’t mean work for environmental enforcement agencies. I’m thinking a card of reassurance would be nice for starters. “Merry Christmas, we’re working on it. Don’t

worry,” would be appreciated. As reporters, we are thankful for the gift the City of Campbell River is giving us to wade into the acrimony of another budget “debate” a few months earlier than previous years. If it’s half as fun as last year’s festivities, well we’ll all be happy little media boys and girls. Who can forget last year’s present? Remember Santa’s helper, Doug Robson, who presented a gold-plated shovel to council? That’s better than any Christmas pantomime. Meanwhile, would it be possible to see the Chamber of Commerce and Rivercorp take some leadership on this issue and start pressuring for some answers.

It’s getting a little tiring having Mirror reporter Brian Kieran as the only one out on the point on this issue. And speaking of the Chamber of Commerce, is it possible to get them to understand that task forces are meant to develop a plan of action not “identify ways to engage the community in further discussion on opportunities and task force recommendations that would result in community based actions and projects.” Huh? I think it means they think the best way to boost the local economy is to convene another task force to hold further discussions. How about you have a little talk with Harold Jahn and Catalyst? Oh well, there’s always the telly to

provide us with diversions from our daily toil. Except, there’s no hockey! Let’s give NHL hockey fans the present they’ve been pining for, a new commissioner for the league. And while the concept of giving by taking something away is novel, let’s treat ourselves to fewer deadbeat NHL franchises that are sucking lifeblood out of our national sport. NHL contraction will be the gift that keeps on giving. Maybe some salary sanity might help hockey games approach a level of affordability for the average fan. I know, I’m being far too greedy. A lump of coal in little Alistair’s stocking this year.

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Almost 500 vehicles were checked over the past week in roadside checks by the Campbell River area RCMP. Staff Sergeant Troy Beauregard reports that there were numerous Motor Vehicle Act charges, Wildlife Act charges and two Immediate Roadside Suspensions.

City man jailed A city man has been jailed for assaulting a woman on Dec. 5. Staff Sergeant Troy Beauregard says a witness came across a male assaulting a female and intervened. When the police arrived they found a female suffering facial injuries. Joseph Fabian Galligos, 24, of Campbell River, was charged with assault causing bodily harm. He was already on probation. Galligos entered

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a guilty plea and received a sentence of five months jail, 18 months probation and a five year firearms prohibition.

Spike in B&Es Over the last month police have noted a spike in day time residential break and enters, says Sgt. Beauregard. Through investigation and forensic evidence collected at the scenes police identified and charged a female who had recently moved back to the Campbell River area. Amanda Lynn Pattie, 31, has been charged with four counts of break and enter. She was also arrested on warrants for breakins on the Lower Mainland. Police also arrested Pattie’s boyfriend Jeffrey Daniel Miller, 32, on outstanding warrants for break and enter.

Roadside checks nab six drinking drivers With the holiday season upon us and people enjoying various festivities police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers, warns RCMP Staff Sergeant Troy Beauregard. Last Sunday the Campbell River detachment along with North Island Traffic Services conducted a drinking and driving roadside check on the Island Highway near Spit Road. Three 90-day immediate roadside prohibitions (IRPs), one three-day IRP, a 24-hour prohibition and a 12-hour prohibition were issued. Approximately 60 vehicles were checked. “If you plan on drinking please arrange

for a ride home,” Beauregard says. In all, last week the RCMP responded to 248 calls including nine offences involving citizens and 18 property related offences.

Aging driver erratic Erratic driving on Hwy 19 got the RCMP’s attention at 2 p.m. on Nov. 28. Police responded to a report of a driver weaving on the road and driving north in the south bound oncoming lanes. Staff Sergeant Troy Beauregard says prior to police arriving on the scene the driver had collided with a stopped south bound vehicle. Luckily there were no injuries. The driver, an 81-yearold Campbell River resident was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act. Alcohol was not a factor. The driver is now subject to a medical review.

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Local couple dismayed to see trees cut down KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Campbell River couple Julie Macdonald and Terry Tuk don’t understand why a city which calls itself sustainable does not protect its old growth trees. For more than a year, Macdonald and Tuk enjoyed the view of the towering Douglas firs on the property below their home only to see the trees cut down. “The property directly below ours had several large, approximately 150 foot tall trees,” wrote Tuk in a letter to city council. “The trees appear to be healthy and are used by a wide variety of birds. To our dismay, we watched... as these trees were cut down. We immediately contacted the city and were told that there are no bylaws to prevent removal of large healthy trees on private property. We find it quite alarming that the city does

nothing to protect our urban forest that provides environmental, health, esthetic, and property value benefits.” The couple, who chose to move from Victoria to retire in Campbell River because of its natural beauty, said the city lags behind when it comes to protecting its environment. Macdonald told the Mirror that several communities on the Island enacted bylaws protecting city trees on private property in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. “But there’s still nothing here, we’re a little bit behind,” Macdonald said. “We were pretty disturbed to see the trees aren’t protected here. I think it’s long overdue. I think the city would really benefit from not only the aesthetics, but in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It’s nothing but a plus to save our trees.” The city’s Sustainable Official Community Plan does desig-

nate development permit areas to protect trees that are: within 60 metres of an eagle nest tree; located on or adjacent to a slope; adjoining a stream (within 50 metres) or the ocean foreshore (within 30 metres). Macdonald noted the city is on the right track in developing an Urban Forestry Management Plan, it’s just slow moving she said. “When can we expect results?” she said. “There are blueprints for this bylaw so it shouldn’t be too hard.” Terri Martin, the city’s environmental co-ordinator, said work on the plan began in July 2011 with the Urban Forest Inventory which is in its final stages. Greenways Land Trust has taken the lead on the Urban Forestry Management Plan which is expected to lay out a strategic and cost-effective way to manage the longterm health and distribution of trees in the community.

The plan has a $40,000 budget and is being funded by the federal government’s Community Works Fund ($20,000), a $20,000 grant from the Real Estate Foundation of BC and in-kind volunteer contributions from Greenways. The plan is expected to include public consultation, and along with results from the Urban Forest Inventory, will be used to develop options for tree protection on public and private land, as well as a tree replacement policy for tree evaluation and compensation in the event of tree loss. As for Tuck and Macdonald, they are hopeful protection for community trees won’t be too far down the road. “We feel that the mayor’s office and city council would want to do all they can to maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the city and we believe that the trees in the city are one of its main assets.”

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Local politicians to receive new laptops and tablets KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Strathcona Regional District directors will be getting new laptops or tablets for Christmas. At the regional district board meeting last month, directors approved a motion to replace directors’ current laptops with newer models. In an ef for t to embrace technology and save money in the long run, direc-

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tors also adopted a Computer Technology policy which dictates that directors will receive a new laptop every three years, after their ter ms expire. B r i a n Re a r d o n , chief administrative officer of the Strathcona Regional District, said the directors are due for new computers. “Included in the 2012 financial plan is a provision to replace the laptops currently

being used by the board of directors,” Reardon said. “These laptops have reached the end of their life cycle and are scheduled to be replaced.” For the regional district, going paperless is a money saver. Reverting back to a paper-based system is projected to cost $50,688 over the next three years based on producing a, on avera g e, 100-pa g e agenda couriered

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The Downtown Business Improvement Area 5X10 (BIA) is pleased to report their 14th annual Starlight Shopping Event was an exciting night filled with music, fun and laughter! Merchants open late, were kept hopping with all the Christmas shoppers. Hundreds of people came Downtown to take part in the festivities. Campbell River Mirror 97.3 the Eagle 99.7 The River Jim Creighton Peter Davies Don and Joanne Matheson Chris and Erna Whyte Grant Jones Santa and Mrs. Claus Andy Adams Pacifica Ukes Doug Folkins Shoo Shoo the Clown Raincoast Creative Performing Arts Fiftieth Parallel Cat & the B-Sides Carhi Composition Job’s Daughters Detailed Face Painting Salvation Army Girl Guides Nesbitt’s Island Coffee Bee’s Knees Donuts Glen’s Kettle Korn Jalapeno Grill Campbell River Killer Whales Tasty Kitchen Outlet Campbell River Courier Islander All In One Party Shop Walco Debbie Roberts June & Kyla Ketch Jane Toso Silky Pearce Debra Fontaine Kathryn Grant Jeff & Sofii Doyle

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to each director for each meeting, which is equivalent to 528 agenda packages at $32 for three years. Re placing existing laptops with new, Windows-based laptops would cost $20,000 over three years while replacing laptops with tablets is an even cheaper option at $15,000 over the same time span. Reardon suggested in a report to the board that some directors may be best suited to

an Applie iPad, which many local governments in B.C. are now using, while for others it would be more practical to stick with using a laptop. “For the municipal directors (Gold River and Campbell River councillors) a tablet would be an ideal solution for accessing paperless agendas based on superior performance and reliability, as well as lower initial and operating costs,” Reardon said.

BIG THANK YOU FOR THE BIG TRUCK PARADE What a wonderful parade! Kicking off the evening was the 4th annual Big Truck Parade. It was a magical sight as 36 big rigs, turned into moving works of art, rolled through town. It was amazing how much time and effort was put into decorating these trucks. Even the weather cooperated - the wind and rain held off until after the parade was over! The Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Jan Tees, Events Coordinator, would like to thank everyone who helped make this event such a success!

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“The electoral area directors (those who re present Quadra and Cortes islands, Oyster Bay, Sayward, Zeballos, and Tahsis) have specific needs that exceed the capabilities of a tablet and would be better served by a new laptop.” Reardon said regional district staff have been testing the iPad 4 over the past three months and are impressed with the results. “Integration, security and performance of the iPad 4 have exceeded our expectations,” Reardon said.

“Adoption of this type of technology solution would be quick, simple and seamless.” In the end the board voted to replace all existing laptops with either a tablet or new laptop, as preferred by each individual director. That model is expected to cost the re gional district between $15,000 and $20,000 over the next three years. Directors will be expected to return their laptop or tablet at the end of their term.

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Special seasonal presentation Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas and experience the Awe and Mystery of the Christmas Story. The Campbell River United Church is the place to be on Sunday Dec. 23 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. where a massed choir of approximately 60 voices will be presenting two performances of Night of the Father’s Love – a Christmas Musical Celebration for Choir and Narration by composer Pepper Choplin. The choir has been faithfully practicing since early October and are eager to share this wonderful cantata with the community of Campbell River. The ensemble is

comprised of the combined choirs from the Campbell River United Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, people from the community of C.R. and one dedicated singer who hast traveled from Nanaimo every week to participate. Conducting this choral event is C.R. United Church Music Director Cindy Taylor, with the musical talents of Nicole Taylor on the piano. The choral presentation will begin with the choir and audience participating in singing traditional Christmas Carols after which the audi-

A collection of 60 voices will present two performances of Night of the Father’s Love – A Christmas Musical Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 23 at the Campbell River United Church.

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favorite, Angel’s Are Making Their Rounds, treats the listener to four totally different songs interwoven together in a “fugue like” style with excitement and joy. This is truly a volunteer event in the Spirit of Christmas. The C.R. United Church is graciously sponsoring this celebration by donating their building for all of the rehearsals and performances, and those involved giving of their time and talents with all of the proceeds from both Choral presentations going to the Campbell River Food Bank. Tickets for each performance are $5 per person and are available at the Music Plant at 619, 11th Avenue. Tickets are already selling fast so get your tickets early for this exciting event.

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The Campbell River Festival of Film is a gift What do you get the person on your gift list that already has everything? How about the gift of companionship and culture. The Campbell River Festival of Film is now selling their winter seasons passes in time for the Christmas Season. The Campbell River Festival of Films will launch its 2013 season back at the Tidemark Theatre. In partnership with the Tidemark Theatre and the Toronto International Film Circuit, the Film Festival will now present their unique program of films on Tuesdays, Jan. 22, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, March 5, and March 19th at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The 2013 season’s passes plus a limited number of Christmas gift passes, will go on sale December 17th at 10 a.m. at The Travel Place (286-0681), 948 Island Highway in time for Christmas gift giving. The passes will sell for $45 and entitle the holder to five wonderful films plus a series of draws

Clay Carlson (far left) and Kevin Harrison (far right) present media teachers Shannon Hagen and Joe Shields on behalf of the Campbell River Festsival of Film with two new video cameras for their schools’ media programs.

at each screening. Individual tickets may be purchased at the door. There will also be another opportunity to buy passes in January. The directors of the Festival hope that with the larger Tidemark venue more people will be able to enjoy the unique films and enjoy the wonderful ambiance of the Tidemark as well. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movies starting at 7 p.m. Patrons can gather in the lobby

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For December 9-15, 2012 ARIES You can expect a few small annoyances this week. You will no longer be able to ignore something that you have been trying to avoid. Once it is settled you’ll feel like celebrating. TAURUS Conditions are right for you to finalize a contract, one which will significantly transform your life. Your perseverance will allow you to attain new personal heights. GEMINI You are very busy at work and it seems as though many details are taking forever to finalize. It will do you good to relax, forget about work for a while, and appreciate the here and now.

VIRGO If you have any interest at all in the real estate market you could make some highly proﬁtable transactions. You will also be tempted to redecorate just before Christmas. LIBRA You aren’t afraid to speak out, but be careful to have all the right information before expressing yourself. You may have to translate a very important message. SCORPIO There’s lots of action on the horizon. You might be tempted to acquire a rather expensive item. Be careful, because your Christmas shopping could break your budget. SAGITTARIUS You make time for some profound thinking. In fact, you feel a strong need to develop your spirituality and explore your convictions. CAPRICORN Your health is somewhat fragile at the moment. If you have to mix with a lot of people this week, remember to take all the necessary measures in order to not catch any germs. AQUARIUS Time is a rare commodity and you will have to choose between your various commitments and some of the activities you enjoy. It is important for you to balance all the different areas of your life. PISCES A trip begins to take shape. Start preparing actively for it, even though it is several months in the future. This is a good time to update your travel accessories and, perhaps, renew your passport. ANSWER TO CROSSWORD

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six Conservative MPs should lose their seats because of a targeted campaign of voter suppression that constitutes electoral fraud. He says court documents describing a number of Elections Canada investigations, evidence from a robo call centre staffer who says she made misleading phone calls and polling data showing widespread suppression are consistent with his clientsâ€™ assertion that misleading calls influenced the outcome of the election in their ridings. During the election campaign period Kafka received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Conservative Party of Canada asking if they could count on her vote. She said she would not be

voting Conservative. Then, just before voting day she received another phone call with a pre-recorded message from someone purporting to be from Elections Canada informing her that her polling station had been moved. She contacted Elections Canada and was told that she should vote at the location on her voter card. The Council of Canadians is paying the legal fees on behalf of the eight applicants. Kafka makes no apologies for the help. â€œWhat average citizen could afford to be in this fight?â€? Elections Canada has been investigating robo call allegations for months, but does not have the authority to overturn the election results.

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told the Mirror. â€œI am standing up for what I believe in. Average Canadians have to stand up for their rights.â€? One of the named respondents in the case is NDPer Ronna-Rae Leonard, the candidate who lost the election here to Conservative John Duncan by 1,827 votes. She says: â€œAt the end of this process I hope there will be rules and parameters established that regulate how we conduct election campaigns.â€? â€œPeople are cynical about the political process. But, weâ€™re all in this together and we will get to the bottom of it. Itâ€™s about upholding democracy.â€? The lawyer representing the voters, Steven Shrybman, has been arguing that the

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cheryl Brenda Mandseth on December 8th, 2012 in Campbell River, B.C. Cheryl is predeceased by her parents Harold and Olive Bellas and survived by her loving husband Tom and sons Travis (Leah) and Michael (Chelsea). Loved by Darian, Rae Vannah, and Presley. She is also survived by sisters, Karen (Clive), Trudy (Brian), Susan (Bill), and brothers, Kevin (Vicki), Terry (Kelly) Kenny, Darrin (Sherry), and many nieces, nephews and their families. A Celebration of Cherylâ€™s life will take place at the Eagles Hall, Monday, December 17th, 2012 at 1-4p.m., 1999 14th Avenue, Campbell River. If desired, donations in Cherylâ€™s memory may be made to any local childrensâ€™ charity.

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We will never forget you and the wonderful things you both did. Love from daughter Janice (Dan), grandchildren Dennis, Steven and Lisa (Robert), and great grandchildren Shyanne, Jenna, Rhyan, Camryn and Justine.

Broc Mackenzie Thomson July 18, 1990 ~ December 12, 2011 2012 It's here.... one full year without you. My world forever changed the day you were taken. My heart misses everything about you Broc, I love you ~ Mom

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November 2, 1948-December 8, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, partner and friend following a courageous battle with cancer. Kris passed away peacefully on December 8, 2012 in the C.R. Hospital. She is survived by her children Donald (Virginia) and Ernie (Trina), her partner Allen Carter and his children Pat and Trina (Dan); her sisters Louise Jones and Linda Robinson, brothers Doug (Donalda) and Frank (Shirley); her treasured grandchildren Kyle, Scott, Sarah, DJ, Carolanne, Dylan and Holly. Kris was predeceased by husband Reginald Robinson and grandson Bradley. Kris had a great love of family and friends. She touched the lives of everyone she met and will be greatly missed! The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude for all the love and support Kris received over the past 6 months. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, please donate to your charity of choice. Celebration of Krisâ€™ life will be held Saturday, December 15 at the Navy League Hall at 1:00p.m.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Penelope Nelson Abbott of Squirrel Cove, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Residential Private Moorage Application situated on Provincial Crown land located at Boulder Point. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1414060. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov. bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until 3rd February 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

Roga Contracting Ltd. offers competitive wages with full medical and dental beneﬁt packages. If you are interested in a future with us, please send your resume to rogacrresumes@ hotmail.com, or fax to (250)286-3653.

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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

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The FSP proposes the results and strategies that the FSP holder will follow for objectives that the government has set for various forest and resource values and contains other obligations. The FSP is an operational plan in accordance with the Forest and Range Practices Act. The FSP is available for review and comment before submission to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for approval. The FSP, when approved, will form the basis for future development of roads and cutblocks leading to the issuance of cutting permits and road permits, which provide authority to harvest. The FSP may be changed as a result of written comments received during the review and comment period. The review and comment period runs from December 14 to February 13, 2013. The proposed FSP will be available for review at the Mid Island Forest Operation ofﬁce as described below. To ensure a representative from the Licensee is available to discuss the FSP, any interested parties should phone in advance to arrange an appointment. This proposed FSP is also available online in the Planning and Practices section at www.westernforest.com. Location

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Health Care Assistants Western Forest Products Inc. gives notice and invites review of and comment on the proposed 5-Year Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for Tree Farm Licence(TFL) 39 Block 2. The proposed FSP covers geographic areas, known as forest development units, indicated on the map (right):

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AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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CAREGIVER FOR A YOUNG ADULT (Female) with physical disabilities. Knowledge of family centered practice and experience with lifting, feeding and bathing are an asset, but more important is a positive attitude towards people with disabilities, a caring nature and a willingness to learn. Applicants must love music, have reliable transportation, and be available for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday full day shifts. Position could be suitable for someone who lives in the Black Creek or Miracle Beach area. A criminal record search will be required. Submit resumes to Attn: Debby Tutt, Out Of School Care Service, 237 - 3rd Street. Courtenay, B.C. V9N 1E1 or fax: 338-9326 or email to oosc@cvcda.ca.

P/T RECEPTIONIST reqâ€™d. Minimum wage, average 12hrs/week + Holiday coverage. Must have excellent customer service skills, good computer knowledge and the ability to perform basic ofďŹ ce procedures. Please submit resume and refâ€™s to: File #172, c/o Campbell River Mirror, 104-250 Dogwood St., Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience â€˘Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers â€˘Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers â€˘Road Grader Operator â€˘Grader Operator â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

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150 mixed, 170 straight ďŹ r, $30 to stack, 1/2 cords avail. $5 kindling bundles. Cured, full cords, any length. 250-2032415

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS Grace Quilting Frame, ďŹ ts machines 9â€?-12â€?.Steel construction. Crib - king size, comes w/all accesories. $1150 obo 250-923-2995. SINGER SEWING machine. Top model. $1500.00 new. won - will sell $800.00. Still in box. 250-287-7831

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ATTENTION FORD RANGER AND MAZDA OWNERS For sale in Port Hardy Class 3 receiver Hitch 8 mths old Paid $220 new Asking $150 250-949-8928

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âœ” Rewarding Career âœ” Good starting wages âœ” Small class sizes, hands-on approach to learning âœ” Funding may be available âœ” $1000 Bursary

SEASONED FIR. $180/cord. Mixed $165/cord. Split & delivered. 1/2 cords avail. Large order disc. 250-203-5324

MEDICAL WALKER, mens, (Dolomite Legacy Lite), like new, $300 cash only please. Call (250)337-5491.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

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ORACLE TUTORING

HOSPITALITY NETWORK is looking for a CSR to handle TV rentals part time at the Campbell River Hospital. Working hours are from approximately 1 â€“ 3 PM Monday through Friday. Please send resume complete with cover letter to: mcherneski@hospnet.ca or by fax to 1-866-3414085

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Mrs. Clausâ€™ Kitchen Christmas Baking Freshness guaranteed! ~ 25 years experience ~Product baked after your order is placed. ~Free delivery within C.R. city limits ~Free delivery to Courtenay for orders over $100. ~Discounts may apply to orders over $100. 250-202-8074 woodley.dj@gmail.com

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OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position available at our company. At least one year administrative experience and basic computer skills mandatory. Email resumes to starkmaradm@gmail.com

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SHAWNâ€™S MOWING Etc. Tree Services & Bush Removal. Home & Yard Maintenance, Storm Cleanups & MORE. Call (250)850-9116.

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Drafting Board: 31x42 in. Free standing. Adjustable,many accessories. 250-923-9416

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 brdm home w/double garage. Lge level lot, suitable for development, fruit trees, lots of parking Peterson Rd area. $225,000. 250-504-0235.

GOLD IN the hills. Custom built sluce boxes and portable wash trammels. Sizes from 32â€? L X 8â€? W to 59â€? L X 11.5â€? W. Also Foldable and easy to carry models. Models start at $99. Call (250)338-8060.

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MOBILE LOUGHEED, AB. 2 bdrm. New roof, siding, windows, doors, appliances and air cond. Bathroom updated. $22,000. 4908-48th St. Lot 50120. Call 780-385-8795

WANTED. SYBIL ANDREWS linocut pictures, any series. Will pay top dollar. (416)8798119 or juncinv@aol.com

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103-1045 Cumberland Rd. Courtenay. 2 bdrm,1.5 ba. in quiet, well maintained building, ground ďŹ‚oor entrance, wood ďŹ‚oors. $126,500. 250-3381038/ 250-702-5598

Not Just another Handyman! 23 yrs experience. Specializing in reroofs/repairs, bathrooms, drywall/repair, fencing/repair,framing/rot repair & dump runs. Seniors Discount. Serving C.R.-Courtenay - Sayward. RENO 250-203-3315

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Dewalt Dual Compound 12in. sliding mitre saw and stand. Brand new. Extra blade. New $500. Dewalt 12 inch compound mitre saw. Almost new $250. Homelite 16 inch gas chainshaw. Good shape & sharp. $150. Ridgid scroll saw w/ stand & blades. Brand new. $180. Router 1/4in.$60. Laser level. Full kit. Brand new $125. General contractor saw on wheels. Good cond. New blade on stand w/ wheels. $400 OBO. 250-923-8118

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ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

A FINISHING & RENOVATION company, Husband and wife team, Journeyman Contractor and Interior Designer for kitchen cabinets, drywall mudding & painting, Bathrooms, Fireplace Mantels. Free Estimates, call Design House BC 250-2044417.

Coastal Community Financial Management Inc, a leader in the industry and a Top 50 Employer in Canada is now hiring an experienced Personal Insurance Consultant for our Courtenay/Campbell River area. Our preferred candidate will have 2-3 years experience with life, disability and health insurance sales. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing employee and member relationships through the purchase and maintenance of insurance products. The successful candidate will enjoy a highly competitive salary, excellent beneďŹ t package, and great learning and career opportunities as a member of Coastal Communityâ€™s dynamic wealth management team! If you have applicable licensing, demonstrated experience within the industry, and a strong desire for new challenges, we invite you to submit your resume in conďŹ dence by 4pm, December 17th, 2012 to: Coastal Community Credit Union Human Resources Department Fax: 250-716-2330 Email: careers@cccu.ca Coastal thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

We Pay Cash Today Antique & used furniture. Estate clean out services. Free pick up unwanted stuff. Anything made of silver & gold. Tea sets, cutlery, jewelry etc. Coins, stamps collectibles. Free & secure housecalls. CR, Comox etc. Oddball Antiques 250-204-1237.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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SEEKING F/T & P/T care aide for a quadriplegic. Must have driverâ€™s abstract & own vehicle. Accepting resumes immediately. Apply to Box M173 c/o 104-250 Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Personal Insurance Consultant

PIXEL POINT of systems. Includes touch screen, cash drawer and 2 printers. $2000. Call 250-902-9054.

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One brdrm house on 19th Ave. Large lot. 76x110. Fully fenced, garage & shop. Wood heater. Fridge, stove, W/D. Newly painted. RV parking. $180,000. 250-923-8975.

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2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 112,000 km.V6 Lady driven,service records,must sell. No reasonable offer will be refused Open to offers.850-9860

2004 LE2600 Sunseeker Sleeps 6. Good tires, walk round queen bed, lots of storage, slide out w/awning, dual thermal pane windows. N/S. Recent inspection. 3yr extended warr. 121,000 kms. $35,000 ďŹ rm. 250-287-4625.

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2 Bdrm $860./mo Both 2 & 3 bdrm units with: Galley kitchen hardwood in living room carpet in bedrooms References Paul (250) 830-8410

CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrms, 55+ grd ďŹ‚oor, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground parking. Close to church, shopping, rec plex, bus. $875 inclds utils Dec 1. Call 250-830-7069. CAMPBELL RIVER, 2 bdrm. 5 appls, Steps from seawalk. 622 Island Hwy. N/S, N/P. Refâ€™s Reqâ€™d. $775/mo. Avail now. Call Pat (250)923-5460. CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm Townhouse, 930sq ft. NS/NP. 770 South Island Hwy. $700. Call (250)287-3990.

2009 WILDWOOD 27RLSS with North West Winter Package, showroom condition! Very private fully serviced lot near ocean. Includes large slide, garden shed, modular skirting, large dog kennel and pet door. Call 250-286-3343, Asking $24,500.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2-BDRM Apt, in suite laundry, newly renoâ€™d. $850. Avail. now or Dec. 1st. (250)923-8302. Mountain View. 750 Oribi Drive. 4 bdrm. 3 full bathrooms. 12 yrs old. Some renos. RV parking, 5 appls. 61â€? TV built in w/ 5.1 surround sound. Close to schools & shopping. $359,000. 250-2877607 or 250-287-0523.

CR: Cedar Place 2 bdrm Apt. Dec. 15. Responsible tenants wanted for a clean, quiet, secure, managed building with family atmosphere. Close to hospital. Laundry facilties on site. Refs reqâ€™d. 250-286-4881

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CAMPBELL RIVER- 2-bdrm in quiet 6-plex, new carpet. Jan 1. $675. (250)204-2797.

HOMES FOR RENT

CAMPBELL RIVER, beautifully furnâ€™d 1 bdrm beach front Condo, lrg indoor pool, spa, exercise room & priv marina. N/S, N/P, refs, D/D & lease. Avail immed, (250)923-4406. C.R. BACHELOR in Apt. bldg. near hospital. $500. N/P, Avail Jan. 1st. 250-287-3990. SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799. ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

Water and City views. Regular 2 bdrm suites, also 2 bdrm Penthouse with large balcony & beautiful views. Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

250-287-7763 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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9447 Martin Park Dr. - 3 bdrm, 1 bath trailor, 1/2 acre. $775/mo. 463 Harrogate - 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath house. Jan 2013. $1095/mo. 205-87 S. Isl. Hwy - 2 bdrm, 2 bath on ocean. $1095/mo. 209-377 Dogwood - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, h/hw incl. Nov 15. $775/mo. #4-3962 S. Isl. Hwy - 2 bdrm, 4 appliances, ocean view. $700/mo. 701 Hilchey - 3 bdrm, 2 bath at Trailâ€™s Edge, end unit. $1100/mo. 3671 Brindâ€™Amour - 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, fenced back yard, double garage, s/s appliances, gas ďŹ replace. $1195/mo. â€˘ #19-3649 Vermont - 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, granite countertops, 1 year old. Jan 2013. $1200/mo.

Our rental listings are almost all rented. We need your rental property!

FOR RENT:

HOMES FOR RENT â?– Willow Point Rancher: 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appliances $1250/mo. â?– Rancher in WP: 3 bed, 1 bath, 5 appliances, fam rm & laundry rm. $1200/mo. â?– Central Location: 5 bedroom, 4 appliances, heat pump. $1100/mo. â?– Vallejo Rd Cutie: 1 bedroom cabin on shared lot. Fenced yard. $500/mo. â?– Mobile Home in WP: 2 bed, 5 appliances, partially fenced yard. $750/mo. SUITES FOR RENT â?– Sunset Ridge: 2 recently renovated 2 bed apts with 4 appliances @ $690/mo. â?– Cartier Place: 2 Fully renovated ocean view 2 bed apts with 5 appliances @ $1000/mo. â?– Westerley Close: 2nd floor 2 bed 5 appliances. Fully furnished with hydro and basic cable. Small pet okay. $1100/mo. ÄĄ Inventory wanted for complete property management. ÄĄ

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS LARGE 2-BDRM with addition. F/S, W/D hook-up, laminate ďŹ‚oors, electric heat, large yard with balcony. In local park. $695./mo (250)287-4723

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4 Bdrm/3bth. 750 Oribi Drive. 5 appl. Close to schools & shopping. Mountain view. NS. $1450/mnth. 250-287-0523 AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing Campbell river & Courtenay 2, 3, 4 bdrm units, w/d hook up, f/s, children a must, refs reqâ€™d. Call 250-923-4145 or 250-703-0357.

BIG ROCK BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT â€“ Campbell River1109 South Island Hwy Avail Jan 1, 2012. 2 bdrms, walk onto the beach waterfront home. Enjoy storm watching, beach ďŹ res and watching the cruise ships sail by. $1200/mo. Call (250)716-1764 References reqâ€™d CAMPBELL RIVER, 3 bdrm, 2 level Townhouse, W/D, F/S, freshly painted & new ďŹ‚ooring, N/S, N/P, $875 mo, avail Dec. 15th. Call (250)391-9313. CR-2 BDRM. Appliances incl. $900 plus utilities. Refâ€™s required. Avail. Immed. Call Bob 250-286-6749. C.R. OCEANFRONT fully furn. 3-Bdrm, 2 bath home - â€œshort termâ€? - $1800. obo. Avail Jan. 02/13. Drive by: 1047 S. Island Hwy. Call 1-604-892-5134 or renechambers@shaw.ca PANORAMIC VIEW- 2 bdrm top ďŹ‚oor suite. Very quiet, close to town. W/D. Avail now. NP/NS. $900. (250)287-6554.

ROOMS FOR RENT BRIGHT ROOM in nice house share whole house. Close to College, shopping, 7-11. Avail now. $384. 250-850-9813.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. Respite room available. For more info: 250923-7049.

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WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm bach, 2812 C Fairmile. $580 hydro incld. Call 250-898-8462 WILLOW POINT- lrg new deluxe 1 bdrm suite, shared W/D, parking, hot tub, tennis court, close to amentities, beach, bus. $1000 inclds utils. Call (604)290-5544.

CRIME-FREE MULTI-HOUSING

BIRCH MANOR CertiďŹ ed complex of CR Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. â€˘ Thorough & fair screening of all applicants. â€˘ 2 bedroom Townhouse â€˘ Laundry facilities on site â€˘ Close to Hospital â€˘ References Required â€˘ NO PETS

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2006 MALIBU Maxx, 240 hp 3.9 liter, V6, 4 speed automatic. Manual shift control, 73,000 km. One owner. Call 250-2873401. 2006 Pontiac G6, 122,000 km. Loaded,except leather, service records, no decks. Moving must sell. $6300 obo.850-9860.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION SHARED FURNISHED accommodation for reliable, quiet clean person. Rockland area, private entry, W/D. Refs reqâ€™d. Cable, wiďŹ , utils incld. Avail now. $550 mo. 778-420-2273

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2009 TOYOTA Venza 1-owner V6, AWD, Sunroof, 6 speed auto, crossover vehicle, lots of option. 40,000 Km. $26,900 250-890-0199

Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom *Thorough and fair screening of all applicants. * Secure building * Adult oriented * Laundry facilities * On bus route * On-site managers * Close to hospital * No PETS * No Smoking * References required We are committed to our tenants to provide a quiet, clean atmosphere.

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1-800-961-7022 CARS 1999 HONDA Accord, automatic, fully loaded, leather interior, 6 disc CD player, sunroof, good condition, $5400. Call (250)923-7412.

2003 FORD TAURUS. One owner. Loaded, 67,000km. $5,600. 250-287-0198

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2 bedroom available immediately. Secure building, oversize suites, large/quiet private yard, new carpet, indoor cat welcome, on-site laundry. Ref. required. Ph 250-203-5266.

1&2 bedrooms available Heat and hot water included. Adult oriented. Indoor cat welcome. On-site coin laundry. References required. Call 250-914-0105 to view.

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SCENIC VIEW APTS

1 & 2 bedrooms available immediately, central CR, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 250-202-6648 to view.

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1 bedroom available immediately, central location, quiet building, elevator and coin laundry. Heat hot water, phone, internet & cable included. Rental references required. Call 778-348-0177 to view.

1 bedroom available immediately, central location, quiet building. Phone, internet & cable included in rent. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 778-348-0177 to view.

PARK PLACE APTS

1 & 2 bedrooms available immediately, central location, quiet building, includes phone, internet & cable. On-site coin laundry. Rental references required. Call 250-202-6648 to view.

2000 Dodge Dakota Quad cab 5.9L 164,000 kmâ€™s. 2- wheel Dr. Lots of new parts. Recent tune up. $5,600 OBO call 250871-7767

2009 VW Jetta Wagon 2.5L Excellent condition. Spice Red w/ grey interior. New snow tires included. 53,000 km (hwy) $17,900. 250-702-3523

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1977 IT-400 YAMAHA. Runs and drives great. Lots of power. Fresh piston. $800 ďŹ rm. 250-287-1163.

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TRUCKS & VANS 1995 DODGE Ram 2500 SLT reg cab long box, 5.9 gas, 4x4. A/C, P/W P/D, 177,000km. Air bags One owner.$6495. 250-338-0385

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 loaded very nice $6800. 338-4184. 1983 Suzuki GS 1,054 km. Garage $2500. 250-338-4184

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2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

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SUITES, LOWER CAMPBELL RIVER- lrg 1 bdrm. Heat, hydro, laundry. Quiet area, self-contained. Refs reqâ€™d. N/S, no drugs, bus route. $625. Cat/sm dog OK. Call 250-287-3082.

2001 Ford Explorer. 6 cylinder, 4 litre engine with 179,000 kms. Asking $6,000.00 Call 250-923-7979

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

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2 BDRM near all amen. $695. Cedar@4th. Avail now. 1-250889-9353.boarsnest@shaw.ca

3 BDRM, 2 bath Georgia rancher w/garage. N/S, Ref. reqâ€™d. Avail Jan $1200/mth. Please call 202-0931 after 5pm.

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250-286-3887

2002 Venture Van (maroon) 220km, excellent shape, new tires, brakes, local service & Senior driven. $3900.00 Phone 250-923-5271

MARINE BOATS 1973 25â€™ C&C Sloop. Glass hull & teak interior. 7 sails (4 never used). 2010 15 HP Nissan outboard, approx. 200 hrs. Must sell, leaving country. $8500. obo. Please call Heather at (250)914-1232 or email: gregearl53@gmail.com

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aige Murphy from Campbell River is this year’s recipient of the Luke Santi Memorial Award for Student Achievement, presented by Perimeter Institute. Murphy hails from Carihi Secondary School, and she is in her first year studying science at the University of Victoria. The Luke Santi Memorial Award is presented annually to a Canadian student who demonstrates

2007. Later that year, he passed away at the age of 16 from brain cancer. The award is presented annually to a Canadian student who demonstrates Santi’s many qualities – academic performance, interest in science, extra-curricular activities and volunteering – and has begun postsecondary education in a physical sciences program at a Canadian university. Murphy is now in her first year studying science at the University of Victoria. Among Murphy’s many academic achievements, she received the BC Science Counsel Award, given to the top grade 12 science student, and represented her high school at the Fermat Math Contest and the Physics Olympics at UBC. While attending Carihi Secondary School in Campbell River, Murphy was an active member of the school’s band and the Campbell River Children’s Choir. She has trained as a competitive gymnast for 11 years, and was also a member of the Carihi Recreational Soccer team. In 2012, Murphy was

recognized for her incredible volunteer and community service endeavours by being presented with the RCMP Citizenship Award. This award is given to a grade 12 student who most demonstrates community service and citizenship outside of a school environment. Murphy has been active in volunteer trips to both Mexico and Kenya where she worked in orphanages and helped with various outreach activities in undeveloped areas. She has also volunteered with both the Salvation Army for local volunteer activities, as well as the Rotary Club International, to perform humanitarian tasks in the community and abroad. About Perimeter Institute Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is an independent, non-profit, scientific research organization located in Waterloo, Ontario working to advance our understanding of physical laws and develop new ideas about the very essence of space, time, matter, and information.

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Sears Christmas Wish tree still has over 50 children’s wishes from kids aged one year old to 16 waiting on the tree which need to be purchased by Saturday at the latest. The hopeful boys and girls are all participants in the John Howard Society’s programs for vulnerable children and youth. The gifts selected range from teddy

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Getting the word out about the Sears Wish Tree for vulnerable kids in Campbell River before the cut-off on Saturday are (from left to right): Gladys Hrechuk, Tara Jordan (KidStart Coordinator), Krysti Broadway, Jodi Quibell and Norm Potoski (Campbell River Sears Owner) with the tree of wishes.

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f clothes make the man then costumes certainly make the character. And when the character in question is Mother Goose, as played by Brian Down in Rivercity Players’ upcoming Christmas pantomime, then the costume is certainly a crowning glory for an actor well known locally for brilliant performances. “Mother Goose is spectacular,” says Alice Holm, referring to the title character in Rivercity Players’ production of Mother Goose. Holm is the costume director in charge of dressing up the actors in great costumes. The community theatre group is trying a bit of an experiment by staging a pantomime for the first time that anyone can remember in Campbell River. Holiday pantomimes are a huge tradition in Britain and they have been met with big success in other Vancouver Island commu-

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Brian Down plays the lead role in Rivercity Players production of Mother Goose which opens Dec. 27-31 at the Tidemark Theatre.

nities like Courtenay and Nanaimo. And no wonder,

■ TICKET INFO: Mother Goose plays at the Tidemark Theatre Dec. 27-31. Tickets are $18 adult, $15 student/senior, $12 children 12 and under and curtain time is 7:30 p.m. On New Year’s Eve there will

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be a short party afterwards that will wrap up in time for patrons to head off to other festivities if they want. Call the Tidemark Theatre Box Office at 287-PINK (7465) or purchase online at www.tidemarktheatre.com.

heroes, singing and dancing, comedy and drama and extensive audience participation. Audiences are encouraged to cheer and boo the characters while the actors often engage the patrons in some of the dialogue. It’s gloriously overthe-top fun. Another tradition within the tradition is that the lead character is usually a female played by a male. And when the lead is as loud and ebullient as Brian Down, then he’s going to need a costume to match. Rivercity Players has brought together a costuming team that has produced stunning attire for all the various characters, a mix of experienced adult performers and talented youngsters. To put on a production like this you’re going to need a Mother Goose, of course, a king, a queen, a villainous Chancellor, and a whole host of fairy tale characters from Little Boy Blue to Jack and Jill. Little Bo Peep. Fairies too. And a goose. “The goose was definitely the most challenging,” says Kim Seeley one of the women responsible for converting the costumes from drawings to cloth.

The fairies keep an eye on the proceedings, swooping down to help Mother Goose and her family when needed.

The challenge with the goose was to create a large bird costume that a child could fit in as well as

act and move about the stage without suffocating. Seeley is a fabric artist, a master seam-

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Costumers go to the ‘well’ for material

uch of the fabric for the Mother Goose costumes was secured from Rivercity’s extensive collection of clothing used in plays over the last 10 or 20 years. Something of a recycler herself, Kim Seeley dove into the costume racks and began scavenging useful dresses, coats, pants and even curtains. “It got kind of exciting going through the back (of Rivercity Player’s studio) and looking through the costumes,” Seeley

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that she can sew without a pattern. That caught Holm’s attention, a seamstress herself who had been recruited to head up the costumes. The costumes were

designed by Linda Walton who produced sketches of the characters which Seeley would convert to fabric, visualizing how to do so in her head. “At first it was a little overwhelming and trepidatious,” Seeley

says. Both women say they had no idea how big a job costuming a production like this is. “I thought this was a great way to spend some time with my eldest daughter,” Seeley says. “It’s become

a huge project right now in the middle of my work.” Seeley produces children’s adjustable hats for the business she co-owns: Toad in a Tree. This is the first time both women have ever done anything like this. The spectacular results, as pictures show, speak for themselves. One of the most rewarding aspects of the costuming process has been the response from the kids in the cast when they put their costumes on for the first time. “They’re so excited by it,” Holm says. Of course, there’s a whole team behind the costume creation. Besides Seeley and Holm, there’s the aforementioned designer Linda Walton as well as Nancy Walsh who among

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The Chancellor – Boooo! – is played by Rivercity Players veteran Jerry Pittman and wears a hand-painted vest as part of his costume.

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TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER. Success in business starts with a strong team and a common vision. That’s why we are pleased to announce that the Nanaimo-based accounting ﬁrm Tyce Carle-Thiesson (TCT) has merged with MNP. Serving clients across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland since 1991, TCT is a like-minded ﬁrm that shares similar values and a commitment to helping our clients succeed. By bringing together our combined expertise serving both professionals and the real estate and construction sector, we continue to build the best team possible to meet your business needs. TCT’s team of 17 have moved to MNP’s Nanaimo location at 96 Wallace Street. Contact Barb Carle-Thiesson, FCA, ICD.D or Doug Tyce, CA at 250.753.8251.

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Sports

Send your results to: sports@campbellrivermirror.com

Take a shot at biathlon

The Vancouver Island Biathlon Club at Mount Washington is offering program to introduce the sport to Island residents.

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For the 2012/13 season, the Vancouver Island Biathlon Club (VIBC) is of fering biathlon programs for young and old alike at our Mt Washington facilities. VIBC operates one of the best, fully automated ranges in British Columbia. Their experienced, passionate coaches will guide you through a progressive program to ensure that you get the most out of your introduction to this exhilarating Olympic sport. The focus will be on safety and fun, but will also prepare those who are interested to participate in BC Cup Races. ■ Biathlon Bears Program. Ages: 10-14 yrs Cost: $150 The program follows

Biathlon Canada’s Biathlon Bears structure and introduces youth to the rewarding sport of biathlon. Through eight sessions we help our athletes to develop concentration through marksmanship and fitness through skiing. Youth move through three levels (Black Bear, Grizzly Bear and Polar Bear), gaining new skills in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. Bears do not need to have any prior skiing or shooting experience, so feel free to give this unique sport a try! Saturdays: 12:30 – 2 p.m. Jan. 12 – March 9 (no session Feb. 2). ■ Biathlon Youth/ Adults/Masters Program. Ages: 15yrs+ Costs: $200

Participants do not need to be experienced skiers. However, they can make this program as competitive as you like – just let them know what your goals are. You will be taught proper biathlon-specific shooting skills from the ground up by Biathlon Canada certified coaches. ■ Starting Jan. 12, will be an entry level officials course. Learn how to be an official at a biathlon race. Who knows where it may lead you? Regional race, BC Cup, World Cup, Olympics. Dec 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join them after the course for refreshments and their AGM at 4 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre

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New tools help British Columbia businesses prepare for the return of the PST

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Sarah FortisBC, Dispatch Coordinator

New tools and information are now available for businesses on the steps they need to take when the Provincial Sales Tax replaces the Harmonized Sales Tax next spring. A recent provincewide mailing to more than 160,000 businesses and new tax bulletins posted online are among the ways government is helping keep businesses informed in advance of the April 1, 2013, transition date. Services available to businesses with questions include: ■ One-on-one consultations with a ministry tax specialist - submit a request online. ■ Calling a toll-free number with questions about the new PST (1 877 388-4440). ■ Emailing questions to CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca.

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A safe holiday is a happy holiday Make safety a priority this holiday season with these simple tips: Ħ Never kick or hit your meter if ice builds up. Call us for assistance at 1-888-224-2710. Ħ After a snowfall, brush snow away from your meters by hand and clear a path for the safety of our meter readers. Ħ Around your fireplace, consider using a hearth safety gate to help protect small children from the heated glass. For more winter safety tips, visit fortisbc.com/safety.

FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.4 12/2012)

A new provincial sales tax notice, General Transitional Rules for the Re-Implementation of the Provincial Sales Tax, has now been issued. The transition rules describe how and when PST applies to transactions that straddle April 1, 2013. They should be read in conjunction with federal transitional rules for the elimination of the HST in B.C. The rules outlined in the notice are subject to the approval of the legislature. Over the coming weeks and months, businesses will be able to participate in online webinars and in-person seminars. G ove r n m e n t h a s reached out to chambers of commerce and business associations to offer presentations with information businesses will need to

prepare for the transition. Registration for PST will start on Jan. 2, 2013. The government has issued a bulletin, Registering to Collect PST, to help businesses understand whether they need to register. Links to these bulletins and notices, the online sign-up form for the one-on-one tax consultations and the federal transitional rules, along with additional information about the return to the PST, can be found in the business section of: www. PSTinBC.ca A new e-services option, eTaxBC, will also be available for online registration, return filing and payment and account maintenance. The new online service is one of the improvements that will make administration of the sales tax easier

for businesses. This service will be live on Jan. 2, 2013. As committed, the PST is being re-implemented on April 1, 2013, with all permanent exemptions. Consumers will pay PST only on those goods and services that were subject to the tax before July 1, 2010. Consumers will again not pay PST on purchases like food, re s t a u r a n t m e a l s, bicycles, gym memberships, movie tickets and others, nor for personal services like haircuts. More information: ■ www.pstinbc.ca/ running_a_business/ ■ www.gov.bc.ca/ PST - see Transitioning to PST ■ Federal transition rules: www.fin.gc.ca/ n12/12-017-eng.asp

7x7 Len Yarjau 250.204.2072 #3-1040-9th Ave., Campbell River See our gallery of cabinets online or in our show room showcasing a variety of products from fully furnished kitchens to custom made furniture. Golden Oak Woodwork wants to make your decisions easy, so we have full samples of a wide variety of wood species, colours, hardware and styles to choose from.

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Comical on land, the brown pelican is grace personified in the air Six years ago I had my first “up close and personal” experience with a very unique bird. Gregarious and comical by nature, the brown pelican is an endearing bird that is quite at home around people. These pelicans are found along the southern reaches of the easter n and western seaboards of North America. Migration takes them from southern California to Mexico and as far south as Chile; their summer boundary is usually off the coastline of southern Vancouver Island. One of seven spe- Dr. Stacey Gastis treats an injured brown pelican now under Mountainaire Avian cies, brown pelicans Rescue Society’s care. prefer shallow water ing above the water in can “hold more than swallowed. The pouch along the coastline and search of food. its belly can,” holding is also used as an air rarely venture more Brown pelicans are up to 10 litres of water conditioner in hot than 20 miles off shore. large stocky birds that and fish. weather, the moistened They usually roost weigh between 3 and The pelican will tuck pouch is fluttered coolon sandbars 5 kilograms. its wings back against ing down the body temand spits T h e y h ave its body and dive like a perature. but are quite long wings, torpedo into the water. Brown pelicans will at home on short legs and Extra air sacks under also beat their wings docks, piers tails. Their the skin of their bel- on the water whilst o r py l o n s, best known lies absorbs the impact swimming in a circuand recently f e a t u r e i s with the water. Air lar formation, herding a flock was t h e i r h u g e pockets in its bones the fish into shallow seen in Vicbeak that is makes the pelican water where they are toria’s inner well known extremely buoyant and scooped up from the Sandy Fairfield for its “gular the bird is able to pop surface into the pouch. h a r b o u r. MARS Moment Wa d d l i n g pouch” which back up to the surface Favorite fish for the clumsily hangs off the with its catch. pelicans are anchovies, from side to side when lower mandible and is Once the pouch is sardines and herring. walking on land they used as a huge expand- drained of water the Populations of brown b e c o m e e x t re m e ly able fishing net. This head is thrown back- pelicans have fluctugraceful in flight glid- elastic pouch truly wards and the fish ated over the last few

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GARBAGE PATROL “Citizens On Garbage Patrol” need your help identifying areas where garbage has been illegally dumped. If you come across an area you suspect as an illegal dumping site please email a picture, details of the items and location and we will print it. cogp@campbellrivermirror.com

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About 1/4 mile up from the gate at the end of Glenmore Road in the most scenic spot along the river I came across this mess. It's straight ahead once through the gate, up the trail about 300 meters, then the ﬁrst left. At the foot of that you come to the Oyster River, and the stuff is about 200 feet up river from there. There is a tent, folding chair, about four nice pillows, a hand made afghan cover, a rubber raft, a tarp, and the most damning evidence of all, an air mattress with a name printed on it. Also, bit of paper, a big empty bottle of vodka, cooler bottles. A camping trip that "they" left, who knows why? Too hung over to care, sick, rained out? But the mess is there!

Anyone with information on the person/s who illegally dumped these items can call

CRIMESTOPPERS: 1-800-222-TIPS Think you won’t get caught? Think again! Go to: www.campbellriverrecycles.ca for locations that will take this kind of garbage!

decades. They were on the endangered species list mainly due to DDT and other pesticide poisoning which was especially hard on their reproduction. Although Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) has not had a brown pelican in care since 2006 there have been yearly sightings along the shores of Vancouver Island and the indications certainly point towards climate change as the reason. It is normal for the pelicans to follow the food source which also head north to our

area but with cooler late spring temperatures and longer dry summers and fall the balance is definitely changing the habits of different animal and bird species. The relentless storms that have lashed our area in the last few weeks obviously caught the small flock of pelicans off the coast of southern Vancouver Island which were seen in Victoria and another single bird was rescued in Tofino and brought to our center. This pelican was not

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only starving but had sustained some significant injuries to its head and pouch. A special thanks to Dr. Stacey Gastis for treating the pelican. It looks like we will have the latest pelican for a while as his injuries will take time to heal, we will need to use a lot more resources for this semi tropical bird. If you would like to help sponsor this bird through a “Christmas gift” please call our center @ 250-337-2021 or visit our web site, www.wingtips.org.

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Mount Washington opens the Outback Mount Washington Alpine Resort will open the Outback, the mountain’s steep and deep backside, this weekend. The move will give skiers and boarders access to 100 percent of the mountain’s alpine terrain. In addition to alpine, the resort also plans on opening an additional 27kms of its Nordic terrain, bringing the Nordic Centre to full

mid-winter operation in only the second week of December. “We’ve been fortunate enough to open the entire mountain this early only a handful of times in our resort history,” says resort spokesperson Brent Curtain. “We are experiencing snow depths and conditions that you would normally see in February. It’s been a phenomenal start to the season.”

Forecasts are calling for moderate snow fall beginning Friday evening into Saturday morning with another system expected to bring more snowfall Sunday. This will add to the current snowbase of 200cms, which is already the deepest snowpack in Canada. To take advantage of the amazing early season conditions, Mount Washington is offering Winter Won-

derland accommodation packages right b e fo re C h r i s t m a s. Book a three or five night accommodation package starting Dec. 21 and receive 25 per cent off regular rates. To book, call 1-888-2311499. For more information on what’s open, what’s happening over the holidays and Winter Wonderland specials, visit mountwashington.ca.

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The Outback at Mount Washington will open to skiers and boarders on Saturday.

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