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DENMAN ISLAND’S JORI Phillips, 21, was surprised to receive a response to her message in a bottle that she dropped in the water off Denman Island 15 years ago. A dentist from Nova Scotia found the bottle while visiting Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Message from her distant past Renee Andor Record Staff

Denman Island’s Jori Phillips was surprised when she received a response to a message in a bottle she didn’t remember sending.

Phillips, now 21, dropped her message off the shores of Denman Island about 15 years ago, when she was just seven years old.

She forgot all about it over the years, until she received a response last week in the mail.

“I was just super surprised,” says Phillips. “It was from Nova Scotia and it had stickers on the outside of it and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s sweet, it looks like it was written by a kid.’”

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A passionate Comox Valley teacher has been chosen as the first recipient of a new national award.

G.P. Vanier Secondary School geography teacher Andrew Young received the inaugural annual Innovation in Geography Teaching Award from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

“It’s an unbelievable honour,” says Young. “I am flabbergasted someone would even think they should put my name forward, and to actually have been selected by the organization to be the recipient of the award is truly an unbelievable experience for me.”

Young will be flown out to attend a ceremony on Nov. 13 in the Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Que. He will also receive $1,250 and will have $1,250 donated in his name to support geographic education.

Young says he’s chosen to support the Great Canadian Geography Challenge, a student geography competition, and donate some to Canadian Geographic Education, which will be used to help send a teacher to a

TEACHER ANDREW YOUNG (right) is seen with Bill Nye the Science Guy of television fame. two-week weather education program called Project Atmosphere.

As for the $1,250 coming to him, Young says he will use it to help Vanier students come on the

Mount St. Helen’s trip he co-organizes each year, noting some students may not be able to afford an out-of-country field trip.

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Besides geography, Young also teaches social studies, law and criminology. The award is given to an “educator who has gone above and beyond their job description to further geographic literacy,” according to the RCGS website.

Young says he loves geography so he tries to embed it into everything he does. For example, his junior law class works with crime maps of the Comox Valley, using Crime Stoppers’ statistics, students determine areas where certain kinds of crimes occur.

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“It was really cool,” says Phillips. “He sounds like such a sweetheart — and the fact that he took the

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asked similar questions about Pokémon and fairies.

Being a retired dentist, Dickson replied to Phillips that he certainly believes in fairies.

“I especially like tooth fairies as I am a dentist, so I have a special connection with them,” he writes, ending the letter with, “I will put a special word in for you with the tooth fairy.”

Phillips and Dickson spoke to each other when they both went on CBC Radio’s The Early Edition Wednes-

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Scotia dentist Mark Dickson, who found the two-litre pop bottle when he was on a fishing trip in Nootka Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

“He found it and it was in such good condition that he assumed somebody had written it within a week (of him finding it),” says Phillips.

“He went back home to send it because he assumed he was sending a message to a seven-year-old, and I had written in the letter ... ‘Do you want to be my pen pal?’ So, he thought, ‘Well, if I was a kid I would enjoy getting a letter from across the country a lot more.’”

Phillips’ childhood friend Madeline KellerMacLeod had also contributed a letter to the bottle, and the two had

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thy committee candidate was met with raised eyebrows by Coun. Doug HillCourtenay council has ian, who recalled Presley shot down Mayor Larry publicly advocated against Jangula’s proposal to create voting for either Jangula or a citizen finance committee. himself in the last election.

“I can think of many Jangula — trying to keep a promise made dur- ways that something like ing the last municipal elec- this could go astray,” Hilltion – said the committee ian said.

Ambler suggests a citicould consist of two city councillors and about four zen committee could have members of the public who its own agenda, which he have sufficient expertise to said is likely to cause more advise and to make recom- problems than good.

“With non-elected groups mendations on budgets and there’s always other fiscal a concern of matters.

With noncronyism,” “I’m the Ambler said. first to admit elected groups “I think Canathat I’m not there’s always a dian taxpayan expert on ers are tired budgets or concern of cronyfinance,” Jan- ism. I think Cana- of unelected gula said at dian taxpayers are people getting their hands the last com- tired of unelected on taxpayers’ mittee of the whole meeting. people getting their money.”

“I’m disThe idea is hands on taxpayappointed in to provide a ers’ money. this because level of comJon Ambler I thought we fort to taxpaywere doing a ers who he said are increasingly chal- good job,” Coun. Starr Winlenged financially. The com- chester said. “I have not mittee would not override heard from the public oththe responsibility or role of erwise.”

Winchester — noting the council or City staff.

“I think it’s the right difficulty of engaging the thing to do,” Jangula said. public in the budget process “I feel that we would be — suggests council should remiss in not at least look- focus their efforts on working better as a team. ing at this as a tool.”

Winchester, also noting Coun. Jon Ambler does not see the sense in seeking auditors have said the City out non-elected people to is containing costs, questioned if Jangula has idenperform council’s job.

“We are elected to do this tified a problem with staff and we will be held respon- or council.

“It’s not an insult or critisible and accountable. If we haven’t done this right, our cism of anyone,” Jangula taxpayers will make that said. “We all talk about the abundantly clear to us in fact we’d like to have the November of 2014,” Ambler public involved, and they’re said in reference to the next not involved right now. It’s also keeping a campaign civic election.

Jangula’s suggestion promise I made. That’s why that former councillor Mur- it’s on the table.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com ray Presley could be a wor-

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International Trade Minister Teresa Wat paid a Thursday visit to Vancouver Island businesses she plans to promote during a coming trade mission to Asia.

Her tour included Fanny Bay Oysters, the Deep Bay Marine Field Station and Salish Sea Foods. She also met with Pentlatch Seafoods general manager Richard Hardy, whose expansion plans include the cultivation of geoducks and sea cucumbers. Both are indemand delicacies in Asia.

“You can see tremendous opportunities,” said Wat, the MLA for Richmond Centre who travels to China on Nov. 21 with a team including Premier Christy Clark. She will also visit Hong Kong, from where she emigrated to Canada 24 years ago.

Wat, who speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, was appointed in June as Minister for International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Mul- TERESA WAT, MINISTER for International Trade and Minister Responsible for ticulturalism. the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, was in the Comox Valley on Her mission is to sell Thursday, learning about local businesses she can promote during an Asian B.C. and its services. trade mission.

“My scope is more than China, it’s just that China to reach 600 million in “If we can expand pro- since penetrated the Chiis such a huge market,” 20—30 years. duction of geoduck and nese market with wood she said. “The economic “That’s about the pop- sea cucumber, I think we frame houses and valuegrowth rate is fantastic. ulation of the United will provide more jobs to added wood products.

Even though they say States. That’s why we the local community, and “To this stage, our wood they have slowed down — diversify export markets.” generally more revenue export to China is $1.4 bilit used to be double digits While recogniz- for the Comox Valley and lion. It’s a 3,500 per cent — still it’s 7.5 per cent. ing challenges faced by the whole province.” increase compared to 10 You can see the tremen- local seafood and shellWat credits former pre- years ago. Because of this dous opportunity there.” fish producers, Wat was mier Gordon Campbell for strategy, we weathered Another emerging mar- impressed by the “entre- initiating a forestry oper- the 2008 economic recesket is India, where Wat preneurial spirit” in both ation investment office in sion much better than the said the middle class the Comox Valley and Shanghai about a decade rest of the country.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com population is expected Campbell ago. The Province has 13.JanineKevinBannerAd 10/17/13 2:00 River.

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Garbage votes are underway

Award going to Hornby potter

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A total of 136 ballots were cast last Tuesday in the first advance voting opportunity for the Nov. 16 rural garbage/ recycling referendum.

The proposed weekly service would apply to areas A, B and C, excluding Denman and Hornby islands, Royston and Mount Washington. Cost per homeowner is about $150 per year.

Service will commence in September if the referendum passes.

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Regarded as one of Canada’s most influential ceramicists, Hornby Island potter Wayne Ngan is being honoured by the province for his contribution to the field of pottery.

Ngan received the BC Creative Achievement Award of Distinction, selected by the board of the B.C. Achievement Foundation.

“I found out a little while ago,” explained Ngan from his home on Hornby Island, adding that a film crew visited his home to create a segment for the award ceremony scheduled for later this month in Vancouver.

Ngan’s work has been exhibited for more than five decades and is in a number of permanent collections, including that of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.

Born in Canton, China, Ngan immigrated to Canada and graduated from the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art + Design) and began

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HORNBY ISLAND POTTER Wayne Ngan is being awarded a BC Creative Achievement Award of Distinction. solo exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics in Vancouver.

Ngan moved to Hornby Island in 1969, and built three kilns himself on his property.

Currently, he divides his time between ceramics, sculpture and painting, and maintains his studio on Hornby Island and works periodically in Guangzhou, China.

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“It does have a utilitarian purpose, but a beautiful bowl can certainly be a piece of art.”

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Council looking for (place to put) sign Renee Andor Record Staff

MEDUSA WAS ONE of the Halloween visitors at the Alberni Project in the Comox Centre Mall.

Halloween busy

The Comox Valley RCMP were kept busy overnight Thursday, responding to almost 50 calls for service.

Although most people in the Comox Valley behaved as they enjoyed the Halloween festivities, many did not. Some of the calls to the RCMP involved fireworks, loud parties, assaults and vandalism, many of those involving the abuse of alcohol.

Six people were arrested and spent the night in police cells.

The Comox Valley RCMP will continue to plan ahead and work with all resources available to ensure a safe community. on Halloween night. The RCMP had help from not only the extra paid staff, but also many volunteers from the auxiliary RCMP and the Citizens on Patrol (COPS).

“We were also fortunate once again to partner with the fire departments, BC Ambulance, the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland and the regional district in the planning stages,” said Const. Nicole Hall.

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Village of Cumberland staff will look for more locations for a welcome sign after council expressed worries about a lack of visibility for the three options presented last week.

According to a Village staff report, the recommended location

for an entrance sign was at the southwest corner of where Union Road meets Cumberland Road.

The steep slope on the south side of Cumberland Road, just west of the on ramp to the Inland Island Highway was another option presented, and the third was at the southwest end of the wetlands on Cumber-

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All three sites had pros and cons listed, which can be found in Monday’s council meeting agenda at www. cumberland.ca.

The staff report also noted the north side of Cumberland Road offers limited areas for a sign.

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CEO JANE MURPHY shows off St. Joseph’s Hospital’s new commemorative book, created in celebration of the hospital’s 100 years of service to the Comox Valley.

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St. Joe’s topic of new book Renee Andor Record Staff

St. Joseph’s General Hospital launched its new commemorative book Friday, celebrating 100 years of service to the Comox Valley.

“I think it’s particularly important to reflect back on our history because it’s really about who we are today,” hospital president and CEO Jane Murphy said as the book was launched in the hospital’s Sisters’ Café.

It’s important “that we take this time to stop and reflect on St. Joseph’s and the wonderful history and relationship that this organization has had with our community.

“From the very day the sisters landed … the community was there to support the sisters and their mission of developing a hospital and providing care to the sick and those in need.”

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What started as a four-bed hospital in a farm house evolved into the hospital that is here today, and the 32-page book highlights the rich history of the hospital from then until now.

The book is available at the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron Book stores and at the Courtenay and District Museum and Comox Museum and Archives. It costs $25, and proceeds will help pay for centennial celebration activities. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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In a settlement agreement with the B.C. Securities Commission, Leonard George Ralph has admitted that he illegally sold securities in Independent Academies Canada, which purchased the Sage Hills property in Royston in 2006.

A development proposal combining sports, educational, wellness and residential components in one complex never came into fruition.

In 2009, foreclosure proceedings were commenced against the Sage Hills property.

With federal funds, the Province of B.C. purchased the property.

The Supreme Court of B.C. approved the deal in September 2012. The land will be included in the final settlement package in K’ómoks First Nation treaty negotiations, according to the Province.

A director and officer of IAC, Ralph has never been registered to sell securities in B.C. The agreement states that between August 2002 and July 2011, IAC distributed securities to finance the development to at least 150 investors for proceeds of $7.3 mil-

lion.

Relating to at least 122 investors who spent nearly $6 million, IAC filed 36 exempt distribution reports purporting to rely primarily on the Family, Friends and Business Associates exemption from prospectus requirements.

In reality, only $1.94 million from 15 investors qualified for the exemption.

Ralph introduced seven investors to IAC for a total of $223,183, all of which fell under the FFBA exemptions.

Other IAC directors represented to Ralph that all 135 investors fell under the exemptions.

Ralph acknowledged that he failed in his responsibilities as a director and authorized, permitted or acquiesced in IAC’s illegal distribution of $5.36 million of IAC securities, thereby breaching securities laws.

He has agreed to pay $40,000 to the BCSC.

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November 10

Lots of Bulk Vegetables

10am-5pm

Potatoes Available All Winter...

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2014 dog licences are now available Dog licensing through the use of tags makes it easy to identify dogs and re-connect lost pets with their owners.

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The licence fee for a dog that is spayed or neutered is $5.00 The licence fee for a dog that is not spayed or neutered is $15.00

To report a lost or found dog or any animal control concerns, contact the regional district’s animal control officer at 250-218-2365.

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If you have a dog over six months of age and live in one of the following areas you need to license your dog each year:

(Note: residents of the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland must contact their municipal offices to obtain dog licences.)

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Large auction this week. Another shipment of new interior/exterior doors, new patio fireplace, patio heater, new cooler, standing clock, many new home appliances, contents from 2 storage lockers, rattan furniture, dryers, fridge, stove, couches, recliners, computers, dining room tables, antiques, new jewellery, swimming pool, canoe, propane floor buffer/polisher, acetylene bottles-torch setup, new 9000 lb winch, new and used tools, engine hoist, lawn mower, commercial coffee maker, Bunn warmers, TVs, single quality bed, computer cabinet, bubble hockey game, scooter, electric chair, bath chair, pine Deacons bench. Also check out what's coming up on Nov. 14 - heavy duty mechanics tools from estate of William Wallace Crabb.

POWELL RIVER to COMOX Westview to Little River

Story

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COMOX to POWELL RIVER Little River to Westview

funds in IAC, and lost his entire investment.

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He is also banned for 10 years from becoming or acting as a director or officer of any issuer or registrant, and may not act in a management or consultative capacity in the securities market. He is also prohibited, for the same period, from purchasing or trading in securities (with limited exceptions), or from engaging in investor relations activities.

The agreement notes that Ralph invested

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Your One Stop Health Food Shop!

Host Defense

Myco Myc o Shield

Refreshing Spray Combining five powerful polypore mushroom species Helps support the immune system Made with US grown, double 19.95 extracted 30mL Spray organic mushrooms Reg. $25.50

32.95 500 mL

Coconutt Coconu Bliss Frozen Frozen Dessert

Almond

Instant Instan Hot Chocolate Chocolate Mixes

Beverage

Non-dairy 2.95 Gluten-free 946 mL Soy-free Organic almonds, gently roasted to allow natural flavors to shine through

A rich indulgence in 4 varieties

Boo 235 mL 23

ORGANIC

Premium

Sweetened with fair trade cane sugar Crofter's Spreads contain 1/3 less sugar than standard jams

OFF

Weleda

Skin Ski n Food

Vitamin B complex with Rhodiola For the maintainance of your good health!

Contains no dairy, soy, peanuts or preservatives 150 veg 27.95 caps for 150 Caps the price of 120!

Reg. $31.50

SALE Includes Styling Aids!

A Canadian Company!

7.49

B Calm

each Strength Reg. Vitality $8.95 Shine Helps strengthen hair follicle and retain moisture to promote shine

Fruit Frui Spreads

Clean fuel for the rat race (or the road race) 10-15gm of complete plant-based protein Gluten15% free

275-336 g

Sisu Bonus!

Bamboo Shampoo Sale 6.99

3.49

Crofter's

Bars

ORGANIC Fair Trade

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To help relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis Helps to maintain healthy cartilage and joint health Helps in the development and maintainance of bones and teeth Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorous

Vega

Camino

Pacfic Foods

Reg. $36.95

Nutri-Flex Supreme

ORGANIC

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Agave sweetened Non-dairy 6.95 Gluten-free 473 mL Vegan

Naka

Harvest Sun

Luna & Larry's

For dry and rough skin Beautiful skin starts with beautiful ingredients

12.95 75mL Tube

Reg. $17.95

2.79 each

2.99

Reg. $3.49

796 mL

Aura Cacia

Tomatoes Organically grown with sustainable methods on family farms 100% Canadian BPA-free lining

Daiya

Non-Dairy

4.49

Cheese Alternatives 200 - 227 g

BC ORGANIC

Slices, spreads, or wedges

A B.C. company!

Nature's Path ORGANIC

Eco-Pac Eco-Pa c Cereals Start your day the organic way

Cheering Clearing Calming All natural aromatherapy foam bath for kids Gently formulated for everyday use

2.49 lb $5.49kg

Anjou Anjo u Pears

Kiss My Face Deodorants

Active Enzyme & Liquid Rock With odor absorbing ingredients Keeps you fresh all day!

Safe and effective

BC ORGANIC

Spartan 1.81 1 Apples 1.8

8.49

750 g-907 g

Kid's Kid' s Foam Foam Baths

lb

$3.99kg

ORGANIC

Ginger 7.25 lb $15.99kg

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P ri ce s in ef fe ct u n ti l N o v. 19 th

477 6th St. Courtenay 250.334.3116

4.59 Each

Reg. $5.99

A7

2$ A8

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

9

DAYScial of spe offers

Saturday, Nov. 2 to Sunday Nov. 10

5

Cadbury

Dairymilk Caramel

Dairy Milk

200-230gr

2

Dairy Milk Buttons

Ginger Beer

99 99 ¢

3

for

3

Coombe Castle

Cheese

for

The Devon Cream Company

3

for

4 Pack

Last!

While Supplies

for

5

Fry’s

Chocolate, Orange or Peppermint Cream

99

4$

50gr

for

5

130gr

3$ for Lee’s

Macaroon & Scottish Tablet Bar 60-70gr

5

2

5

Tunnock’s

2$

Coconut for Covered Marshmallows 4’s

3

Bisto

for

for

4

2

4$ Cadbury

Curly Wurly

for

2

2$ for McVitie’s

for

Porrage Oats

1

Penguin Biscuits 95gr, 100gr or 9’s

Crawford’s

Biscuits

Pearce Duff’s

for

Jelly Tots Christmas Tube 130gr

1

99

Some quantities are limited. Shop early for best selection.

Photos for Presentation Purposes Only. Sorry No Rainchecks!

80’s or 160’s

99

4

Hartley’s

Ma Made 850gr

5

2$ for

5

4$ for

3

99

5

Daddies

Favourite Brown Sauce

Coleman’s

English Mustard

6’s

for

99

99

300gr

Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes

2$

2

Bigga or Mushy Peas

Strawberrry/Raspberry/ Chocolate/Vanilla,146gr

Tunnock’s

5

1

Batchelors

Blancmange

99

3$

100-150gr

2

99

Orginal, 250-500gr

Tunnock’s

2$

5 2 Ready Brek

4 1

100gr

99

2 400gr

Marmite

Yeast Extract 125gr

2

99

99

Paxo

Sage & Stuffing Mix

125gr

Rowntrees

Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea or Scottish Blend Tea

170gr

Butter Cookies

170gr

¢

Porage Oats

Royal Dansk

Favourite Gravy Granules

2$

¢

160-170gr

Real Milk Chocolate 8’s

275gr

for

5

3$

Heinz

2$

30gr

Fruit Gums, Fruit Pastilles or Jelly Tots

Caramel Wafer Biscuits

Piccalilli Pickle

99

99 99 99

Glacier Mints

170gr

Heinz

99

1

Rough Oatmeal, 300gr

3$

Cadbury

Flake Bar

¢

Fox’s

English Clotted Cream

3

3$

Oatcakes

In Tomato Sauce 410gr

2$

5

Nairn’s

Baked Beans

99

400gr

for

300gr

Branston

200gr

Baked Beanz or Classic Cream of Tomato Soup

2$

99

Broad Beans

Butter Beans

300 gr

Rowntree’s

200-215gr

Heritage

Crosse & Blackwell

2$

3

99

Cadbury

330ml

¢

A17

Digestives Chocolate Lovers

Vanilla, 1’s

Scott’s

Sherbet Lemons, or Mint Favourites

330gr

520gr

99

¢

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Direct from the UK to you!

Irn Bru

330ml

¢

Nestle

Bassett’s

Red Cabbage

454gr

3

99

¢

Hayward’s

Onions

99

99

Walnut Whip Bar

Barr

Cherry or Vanilla Coke

with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml

Hayward’s

Branston Original Pickle

300gr

Old Jamaica

1’s

1’s

Crosse & Blackwell

5

Quality Foods

Cadbury

99

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99

GREAT PRICES from GREAT BRITAIN

Stock up in time for Christmas!

Cadbury

1

200-215gr

99 Cadbury

Dairy MIlk Buttons

Rough Oatmeal, 300gr

1

170gr

99

2$ for

4

Aunty’s or Heinz

Pudding 2x100gr

2$ for

5

Prices in effect November 2-10, 2013. Selection Varies By Quality Foods Stores!

Email Address: customerservice@qualityfoods.com www.qualityfoods.com

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, November 5, 2013

A9

It’s Important to us all...

On October 8, at a general information meeting, our people were asked:

“Should we close on Remembrance Day ?”

The overwhelming response was “YES!” So, to recognize those who served in the cause of peace and freedom around the world over the years, and still today...

All Quality Foods stores will be closed Monday, November 11

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Emma

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1LT

save $4 Norwegian

4

1

99

• Free Run • Grain Fed Sunrise Farms

Each

Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Jarlsberg Cheese

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

99

Green Giant

Frozen Vegetables 750gr

Half price!

per 100gr

2for$

4

4

99 per lb

California “Driscoll’s”

4

Fresh Raspberries

12 oz

99 each

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Large 12oz clamshell!

Best Gourmet

Gourmet Coffee 454-907gr

6

99

Prices in effect November 4-10, 2013 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

A10

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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Sirloin Tip Oven Roast

Fresh Extra Lean Ground Sirloin Beef

Family Pack, 8.79 per kg

3

Fres

GRA

Ca nad

DE

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f

h

AA

99 lb

Bee

Family Pack, 8.79 per kg

3

GRA

Ca nad

DE

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AA

Bee

Just in time for Christmas, the new Q-Card Rewards Catalogue is online now!

Lay’s

Family Size Potato Chips

Please order items by Dec. 3 to receive in time for Christmas giving

Q

www.QualityFoods.com/rewards

points

bonus

3000 Europeʼs Best Gourmet Delight Chefʼs Spinach 500gr

425-450gr

7500

Mezzetta

2

Napa Valley Bistro Olives

Sunlight Laundry Pacs 24ʼs

10,000

Doritos

Tostitos Tortilla Chips!

A $3.49 Value

FREE!

296ml

340gr

Pasta

99 Mezzetta

Pickled Vegetables Selected, Assorted Sizes

3

99

2

99

Mezzetta

Pasta or Pesto Sauce 709ml or 177gr

5

2$ for

Soft Drinks 6x710ml

245-260gr

FREE!

3

99

per lb

Pepsi, 7-Up or Schweppes

Tortilla Chips

Assorted Sizes

375gr

2

99

Mrs. Leeper’s or Eddie’s

Elias Unpasteurized Liquid Honey

3000

Single or Double Loin Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

San-J

Sauce

340-567gr

Alexia Potato Wedges

Fresh Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

e world will we eat tonight?

Where in th

Alexia Onion Rings or Fries

3500

Hertel’s

Locally Raised BC Pork

per lb

8

for

Each

99

3$

270gr

$10

PER

Sirloin Tip Steak

Fres

Minimum 1.2kg Pack

6

2$ for

6

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

Astro

Yogourt

12x100gr

4

99 Astro

Greek Yogourt

500gr or 4X100gr

2

99 Astro

Smooth ‘n Fruity or Fat Free Yogourt

5

2$ for

650gr

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Strip Loin Grilling Steak

Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Family Pack, 15.41 per kg

Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

2

• Free Run • Grain Fed

6

Fres

h

AA DE

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f

Ca nad

C

GRA

99 per lb

Bee

Mitchell’s Piper’s

Pies 350gr

99 4

PER

lb

Wieners

Sausage Chub

450gr

99 4

375gr

each

Grimm’s

450gr

99

Harvest Meats

500gr

each

Sizzlin’ Smokies

Harvest Meats

Premium Bacon

4

each

3

Pork Sausages

99

99

99 4

Olympic

each

49 2

Family Pack 5.49 per kg

each

per lb

Just in time for Christmas, order select items from the new Q-Card Rewards Catalogue online!

ALL OVENWARE

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN: Comox ❖ Port Alberni ❖ Powell River ❖ Qualicum Foods ❖ Courtenay

30

% OFF

• • •

Ceramic Stainless Steel Cast Iron

Some Restrictions Apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Robertson’s

Marmalade or Lemon Curd 250ml

5

2$

E.D. Smith

Triple Fruits Spread 500ml

2$ for

5

!

E E R F

Fibre1 Bars

125-175gr

Peanut Butter 750gr

99 3

A $3.49 Value

FREE!

When you purchase any these Cheerioof Cereal specia s ls!

General Mills

Cheerios Cereal Imperial

Margarine 1.36kg

Quaker

2

Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal

Selected, 350-500gr

99

2

99

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal 288-430gr

Q

www.QualitFoods.com/rewards

General Mills

Quaker

Quick Oats 2.25kg

470-600gr

points

bonus

Polaris Spring Water 9.5lt

3500 Molson Exel 0.5 Alcohol Beer 6x355ml

5000 SunRype 100% Fruit Plus Veggies Juice 1.36lt

3000 Imperial Cinnamon Spread 250gr

Skippy

PAGE 3 11.04.2013

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3

99

2$ for

5 3

99

5000 Shirriff Marmalade 375ml

5000

A12

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

A Time for Remembrance

Kraft

12x284ml

Ben & Jerry’s

Singles Process Cheese Slices

Medium Roast, 915-930gr

Cream of Mushroom, Tomato, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

473-500ml

Kraft

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

3

99

3

125-150gr

5

Kraft

Kraft

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 250gr

Unico

Pasta

Unico

Unico

Selected, 250-500gr

3lt

Robin Hood

for

10kg

2 $5

Unico

Tomatoes

for

99 4

Unico

170ml

5 $5 for

Sliced or Pitted Ripe Olives

540ml

4$ 5 for

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit 600gr

for

99 3

2 $5 for

Ragu

Knorr

630-640ml

16 Varieties, 124gr

Pasta Sidekicks

Pasta Sauce

for

Clorox

5$ 5 for

Ultra Fibregard

5$ 5 for

Aloha

Trophy

Coconut

Soft Figs, Dates, Apricots or Plums

99 3 Tropicana

200gr

99 9 Dairyland

Milk 2 Go 500ml

for

5$ 5 for

5$ 5 for

¢

each

Nature Valley

100% Fruit Smoothie

Selected, 1.75lt

99

2 $5 Naked

100% Juice

Granola Bars 160-230gr

450ml

Granulated White Sugar

500ml

2 $5

4

99

99 4

99 2 Plus Applicable Fees

2 $4

2 $4

Plus Applicable Fees

for

for

Great Lunches Start at QF

McCain

Pizza Pockets 800gr

200ml

4$ 5

811-931gr

250gr

Rogers

Corn Syrup

Selected, 1kg

99 9

Unico

Marinated Artichoke Beans, Chick Hearts Peas or Lentils

796ml

Europe’s Best

10kg

Bringing Real Taste Home Unico

Crown

Sugar

99 4

Butter

9

Rogers

320gr

Pizza

454gr

99

99 3

Delissio

Saputo

340gr

5

600-800gr

All Purpose Flour

3 $5

for

Quality Foods

Almonds, Walnuts or Pecans

750gr

Vegetable Oil

Specialty Pasta

700-900gr

5

for

Trophy

Sultana Raisins

Plus Applicable Fees

Shredded Cheese

2.27kg

99

99

Cheddar Cheese

2$

2$

ing Headquarters! k a B r u o Y QF

Trophy

99 4

99 3

99

for

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

890ml

2

99 3 MacLaren’s

Salad Dressing Mayo or Miracle 475ml Whip

5

2$

Armstrong

9

Lasagna

100gr

270gr

Original, 4x225gr

99 3

Organic Chocolate Bar

Celebration Cookies

3

99

Green & Black’s

Leclerc

Shortbread

220-240gr

3

12x340-355ml

A13

Bassili’s Best

100% Juice or Sparklers Real Fruit Beverage

1.66lt

FREE!

99

Dole

Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert

OF THESE GREAT PRODUCTS & TAKE HOME A BOX OF FRUTTARE BARS

Walkers

Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices

Breyers Classic

BUY ONE

Ice Cream

500gr

99

99

A Time for Remembrance

and still today, it’s important to us all that all Quality Foods stores will be closed Monday, November 11th

Ground Coffee

Campbell’s

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, November 5, 2013

To recognize the sacrifices and achievements of those who have served in the cause of peace and freedom around the world over the years,

Nabob Coffee Company

9

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99 4

McCain

SunRype

1.6-2kg

1lt

Superfries or Super Spirals

99 4

100% Juice or Cocktail

5 $5 for

Plus Applicable Fees

A12

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

A Time for Remembrance

Kraft

12x284ml

Ben & Jerry’s

Singles Process Cheese Slices

Medium Roast, 915-930gr

Cream of Mushroom, Tomato, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

473-500ml

Kraft

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

3

99

3

125-150gr

5

Kraft

Kraft

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 250gr

Unico

Pasta

Unico

Unico

Selected, 250-500gr

3lt

Robin Hood

for

10kg

2 $5

Unico

Tomatoes

for

99 4

Unico

170ml

5 $5 for

Sliced or Pitted Ripe Olives

540ml

4$ 5 for

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit 600gr

for

99 3

2 $5 for

Ragu

Knorr

630-640ml

16 Varieties, 124gr

Pasta Sidekicks

Pasta Sauce

for

Clorox

5$ 5 for

Ultra Fibregard

5$ 5 for

Aloha

Trophy

Coconut

Soft Figs, Dates, Apricots or Plums

99 3 Tropicana

200gr

99 9 Dairyland

Milk 2 Go 500ml

for

5$ 5 for

5$ 5 for

¢

each

Nature Valley

100% Fruit Smoothie

Selected, 1.75lt

99

2 $5 Naked

100% Juice

Granola Bars 160-230gr

450ml

Granulated White Sugar

500ml

2 $5

4

99

99 4

99 2 Plus Applicable Fees

2 $4

2 $4

Plus Applicable Fees

for

for

Great Lunches Start at QF

McCain

Pizza Pockets 800gr

200ml

4$ 5

811-931gr

250gr

Rogers

Corn Syrup

Selected, 1kg

99 9

Unico

Marinated Artichoke Beans, Chick Hearts Peas or Lentils

796ml

Europe’s Best

10kg

Bringing Real Taste Home Unico

Crown

Sugar

99 4

Butter

9

Rogers

320gr

Pizza

454gr

99

99 3

Delissio

Saputo

340gr

5

600-800gr

All Purpose Flour

3 $5

for

Quality Foods

Almonds, Walnuts or Pecans

750gr

Vegetable Oil

Specialty Pasta

700-900gr

5

for

Trophy

Sultana Raisins

Plus Applicable Fees

Shredded Cheese

2.27kg

99

99

Cheddar Cheese

2$

2$

ing Headquarters! k a B r u o Y QF

Trophy

99 4

99 3

99

for

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

890ml

2

99 3 MacLaren’s

Salad Dressing Mayo or Miracle 475ml Whip

5

2$

Armstrong

9

Lasagna

100gr

270gr

Original, 4x225gr

99 3

Organic Chocolate Bar

Celebration Cookies

3

99

Green & Black’s

Leclerc

Shortbread

220-240gr

3

12x340-355ml

A13

Bassili’s Best

100% Juice or Sparklers Real Fruit Beverage

1.66lt

FREE!

99

Dole

Rich & Creamy Frozen Dessert

OF THESE GREAT PRODUCTS & TAKE HOME A BOX OF FRUTTARE BARS

Walkers

Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices

Breyers Classic

BUY ONE

Ice Cream

500gr

99

99

A Time for Remembrance

and still today, it’s important to us all that all Quality Foods stores will be closed Monday, November 11th

Ground Coffee

Campbell’s

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, November 5, 2013

To recognize the sacrifices and achievements of those who have served in the cause of peace and freedom around the world over the years,

Nabob Coffee Company

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99 4

McCain

SunRype

1.6-2kg

1lt

Superfries or Super Spirals

99 4

100% Juice or Cocktail

5 $5 for

Plus Applicable Fees

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Grimm’s

Maple Ham

Grimm’s

Pepperoni Regular, Hot or Honey Garlic

1

Bonus Q-Points Macy’s

69

1

Grimm’s

per 100gr

Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf

New York Style Corned Beef or Roast Beef

Roast Turkey Breast

113-127gr, Each

1

5000

Q

points

bonus

473ml

454gr

3500 Kraft Cheese Slices 250gr

2500

99 per 100gr

2 1 2

Gruyere

Swiss

Emmenthal

2

Medium Cheddar

per 100gr

per 100gr

All Medium Tub Deli Salad

Belle Creme Triple Cream Brie

5

each

Available at Select Stores see “Our Offerings” at QualityFoods.com

per 100gr

Dinner for Three

32

95

per 100gr

Allexis de Portneuf

PER

100gr

$

49

Family Pack

49

1

69

99

Swiss

3000

Canola Harvest Original Soft Margarine

per 100gr

Vienna

Sunrise Farms

Cheese Crisps or Sticks

Snapple Iced Tea or Fruit Beverage

1

69

49

99 per 100gr

Egg Rolls ...........................

149 each

Serving Suggestions

Sensodyne Toothpaste Selected, 75-135ml

2500

Frozen at Sea Fantastic Quality Fish

Queen Charlotte Troll Caught

Method Liquid Laundry Detergent

1

300ml

Nice ʻN Easy Natural Hair Colour 1ʼs

5000

Huggies Good Nites Disposable Bed Mats 9ʼs

2500 225-226gr

3500

Scotties Nature Inspired Facial Tissue 65ʼs

3500

Whole Coho Salmon

Weather Permitting

29

7500

Airwick Aerosol Air Freshener

2-4lb

3 Fish

Raw White Tiger Prawns 26/30 Size 340gr

6

99 each

Fresh Sole Fillets

1

29

PER gr

100

Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp

2

99 per 100gr

PER

100gr Alaska

Red King Crab Claws & Legs

2

Frozen or Previously Frozen

99 per 100gr

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Bakery Fresh

100% Whole Wheat Bread

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Bakery Fresh

Brown and Serve Scissor Rolls

Bakery Fresh

4

French Bread

$1

Homestyle

Cinnamon Buns

Bakery Fresh

Two-Bite Brownies

English Muffins

280g

99 2 each

99 1

99 3

99 2

6 Pack

each

6 Pack

A15

each

Bonus Q-Points English Bay

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10 , 000

Dempster’s

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12

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5

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500gr

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99 5

for

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Organic Rice Cakes

70’s

99 5 Glad

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for

San Remo

750ml

99 6

Easy-Tie Garbage or Orange Bags 20-48’s

99 7

Finish

Plum-M-Good

185gr

99 2

Powerball Dishwasher Detergent 48-60’s

49

99 9

¢ PER

100gr

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Bits & Bites

325gr

113-142gr

Natural Stevia Extract

Facial Tissue or Paper Towels 6x132’s or 6’s

Sahale Snacks

99 2

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Family Favourites Rice Crackers Assorted Oriental 325gr

99 2

Quality Fresh

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99 4

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Drop in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM Please Remember... All Quality Foods stores will be for a fresh closed Monday, November 11

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Washington “Fancy”

Green or Red Bartlett Pears

1.5lb BOX

2$

88

¢

per lb

FOR

1.94 per kg

BC “Hot House”

California “Dole Label”

Fresh Celery

69

4

On the Vine Tomatoes

1

¢

49

per lb

1.52 per kg

per lb

3.28 per kg

Tradiro N0.1

Taylor Farms

Garden Salad or Coleslaw Mix

12-16oz

2$ for

3

Mexican Grown

Bunched Radishes or Green Onions

2 for

ORGA NIC

99

¢

ORGANI C

Mexican Grown

Mini Watermelon

ORGANIC

BC Fresh

We Remember Bouquet

12

99 each

Assorted Fall Planting Bulbs

2

99 each

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FRI.

SAT.

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4

5

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8

9

10

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Organic Bunched Black Kale

2$ for

3

Mexican “Hass Variety”

Organic Avocadoes

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3lb Bag

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DAYScial of spe offers

Saturday, Nov. 2 to Sunday Nov. 10

5

Cadbury

Dairymilk Caramel

Dairy Milk

200-230gr

2

Dairy Milk Buttons

Ginger Beer

99 99 ¢

3

for

3

Coombe Castle

Cheese

for

The Devon Cream Company

3

for

4 Pack

Last!

While Supplies

for

5

Fry’s

Chocolate, Orange or Peppermint Cream

99

4$

50gr

for

5

130gr

3$ for Lee’s

Macaroon & Scottish Tablet Bar 60-70gr

5

2

5

Tunnock’s

2$

Coconut for Covered Marshmallows 4’s

3

Bisto

for

for

4

2

4$ Cadbury

Curly Wurly

for

2

2$ for McVitie’s

for

Porrage Oats

1

Penguin Biscuits 95gr, 100gr or 9’s

Crawford’s

Biscuits

Pearce Duff’s

for

Jelly Tots Christmas Tube 130gr

1

99

Some quantities are limited. Shop early for best selection.

Photos for Presentation Purposes Only. Sorry No Rainchecks!

80’s or 160’s

99

4

Hartley’s

Ma Made 850gr

5

2$ for

5

4$ for

3

99

5

Daddies

Favourite Brown Sauce

Coleman’s

English Mustard

6’s

for

99

99

300gr

Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes

2$

2

Bigga or Mushy Peas

Strawberrry/Raspberry/ Chocolate/Vanilla,146gr

Tunnock’s

5

1

Batchelors

Blancmange

99

3$

100-150gr

2

99

Orginal, 250-500gr

Tunnock’s

2$

5 2 Ready Brek

4 1

100gr

99

2 400gr

Marmite

Yeast Extract 125gr

2

99

99

Paxo

Sage & Stuffing Mix

125gr

Rowntrees

Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea or Scottish Blend Tea

170gr

Butter Cookies

170gr

¢

Porage Oats

Royal Dansk

Favourite Gravy Granules

2$

¢

160-170gr

Real Milk Chocolate 8’s

275gr

for

5

3$

Heinz

2$

30gr

Fruit Gums, Fruit Pastilles or Jelly Tots

Caramel Wafer Biscuits

Piccalilli Pickle

99

99 99 99

Glacier Mints

170gr

Heinz

99

1

Rough Oatmeal, 300gr

3$

Cadbury

Flake Bar

¢

Fox’s

English Clotted Cream

3

3$

Oatcakes

In Tomato Sauce 410gr

2$

5

Nairn’s

Baked Beans

99

400gr

for

300gr

Branston

200gr

Baked Beanz or Classic Cream of Tomato Soup

2$

99

Broad Beans

Butter Beans

300 gr

Rowntree’s

200-215gr

Heritage

Crosse & Blackwell

2$

3

99

Cadbury

330ml

¢

A17

Digestives Chocolate Lovers

Vanilla, 1’s

Scott’s

Sherbet Lemons, or Mint Favourites

330gr

520gr

99

¢

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Direct from the UK to you!

Irn Bru

330ml

¢

Nestle

Bassett’s

Red Cabbage

454gr

3

99

¢

Hayward’s

Onions

99

99

Walnut Whip Bar

Barr

Cherry or Vanilla Coke

with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml

Hayward’s

Branston Original Pickle

300gr

Old Jamaica

1’s

1’s

Crosse & Blackwell

5

Quality Foods

Cadbury

99

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200-215gr

99 Cadbury

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Rough Oatmeal, 300gr

1

170gr

99

2$ for

4

Aunty’s or Heinz

Pudding 2x100gr

2$ for

5

Prices in effect November 2-10, 2013. Selection Varies By Quality Foods Stores!

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Michael Rachlis

Lecture about medicare at NIC

The North Island College fourth-year nursing students are hosting an event featuring Dr. Michael Rachlis.

He will discuss the topic Public health care is sustainable: Modernizing Medicare for the 21st Century.

Far from being problems, public finance and non-profit delivery are essential elements of high-performing health systems. In this lecture, Dr. Rachlis will outline the case for medicare and how to modernize it for the 21st century.

Rachlis was born in Winnipeg and graduated from the University of Manitoba medical school.

He completed his specialty training in public health at McMaster University in 1988.

Dr. Rachlis works as a private consultant in health policy analysis.

He has consulted to the federal government, all 10 provincial governments, and two royal commissions.

The University of Manitoba conferred an honorary doctor of laws upon him in 2010 in recognition of his service to Canadian health policy.

Dr. Rachlis is also an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, a frequent media commentator on health policy issues, and the author of three national bestsellers about Canada’s healthcare system.

Dr. Michael Rachlis speaks Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Stan Hagen Theatre at the Courtenay campus of North Island College.

— North Island College

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Views values volunteers The Views at St. Joseph’s Hospital is home to 125 residents who are frail and mostly elderly.

Some of them are bright, engaging and interesting people.

Others are less sociable due to dementias.

Every one of the residents afflicted with dementia were strong, intelligent people earlier in their lives. They lived through times of turmoil and change: the Great Depression, Second World War, the Korean conflict, the beginnings of space travel, TV and the telephone. They worked hard and contributed to building a strong community and society.

And now, in the evening of their lives, they are no longer able to reach out but they are no less human than they were. At this stage, they need others to reach out to them, to provide the caring and gentle attention that still connect them to the rest of us.

These are the volunteers St. Joe’s needs.

Brenda Phillips, director of activation, developed a program for these residents called Time for Two. The program connects volunteers with residents with a variety of conditions, from being somewhat non-social through to having

advanced dementia.

Brenda explains, “The staff would love to spend quality time with these residents but they are very busy.

Volunteers can do what staff can’t.”

The volunteer team leader, Sharon, trains volunteers in how to approach these residents and the kinds of things to do with them.

“Some volunteers do hand massage, some sing and others read or take the residents for walks. Some just chat. Every resident is an individual and we try to figure out what makes them happiest.”

Some residents who had insisted on staying in their rooms have been coaxed into coming into the common areas or going for walks. Some have begun to participate in relaxed conversations. There are other residents, though, who are no longer able to speak. Sharon and Brenda believe that all these residents benefit from the connection with people, even those who may not be able to

express their feelings.

Because of the needs of these residents, volunteers are carefully chosen for the Time for Two program.

Emotional maturity, a calm manner and very strong empathy skills are required.

Pat Allan, manager of volunteer services, says, “I’m sure that there are some very special people in our community who feel drawn to help care for and connect with the elderly members of our community who need more human contact.

“If that is you, please consider volunteering for this special program. It is wellorganized and fully supported by the staff and team leaders.”

A special orientation session will be held for new volunteers this Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Joe’s. Please call Janice Wagemann to register, at 250-890-3030.

For more information, call Brenda Phillips at 250-339-1426 or Pat Allan at 250-3391548.

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B.C. small business confidence surges to second Mike Klassen, director of provincial affairs.

“It is striking to see B.C. rise to second place across the country after steady growth since the spring. It is possible that factors such as strong demand for forest products in a reviving U.S. housing market is driving that optimism.”

See cfib.ca/barometer for details on the national, provincial and industry sector survey results.

After a rough spring, Canada’s small business optimism has trended into more posi-

tive territory so far this fall. CFIB’s October Business Barometer Index gained a half point to 65.0 from September’s reading, but it remains in line with the average value from the past four months.

“Although the index went up slightly in October, what we can take from the last four months is a general stabilizing trend,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s chief economist and vice-president. “In the coming months, it will be telling to see if business owners can build confidence levels fur-

ther in light of reasonably stable price and interest rate environments.”

The other most optimistic province is Newfoundland and Labrador where the index also saw a big gain this month.

Optimism levels in Alberta and Saskatchewan fell back slightly but remain above average.

Measured on a scale between zero and 100, an index level above 50 means owners expecting their business’ performance to be stronger in the next

year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. An index level of between 65 and 70 means the economy is growing at its poten-

tial.

October 2013 findings are based on 1,009 responses, collected from a stratified random sample of

CFIB members, to a controlled-access web survey. Findings are statistically accurate to +/- 3.1 per cent 19 times in 20.

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British Columbia small business owners posted another healthy gain in optimism in October, and are now the most upbeat in the country after Newfoundland and Labrador.

B.C.’s Monthly Business Barometer index is also above 70 for the first time since 2011.

“We are seeing pretty positive hiring plans as well for this time of year, with 19 per cent of owners planning to hire, while only seven per cent are expecting to shed staff in the next few months,” says

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PROLONGED STREET CONSTRUCTION sparked a cash mob at Seeds Food Market.

Cash mob helps green grocer

Cumberland’s Green Grocer, Seeds Food Market, received an extra boost in spirit and cash on Oct. 30 when community members gathered and organized a ‘cash mob.’

A relatively new trend, a cash mob is when a group of people intentionally assemble at a local business to make purchases. The purpose is to support local businesses and the community. They are like a flash mob, but instead of singing and dancing, the community spends money as a group.

The spark for the event came when community members noticed prolonged construction was affecting the store. The road in front of Seeds has been under construction since the beginning of August, a project that went six weeks over schedule, and created road and sidewalk closures that affected access.

“We were completely overwhelmed with

this,” says Seeds owner Tina Willard-Stepan.

“We’ve been feeling pretty challenged over the past 2 ½ months and to have the com-

munity come out and show their support was very emotional.

“Cumberland is an extraordinary place,” she added.

Cash mobs are intended for local economic stimulus, an issue near and dear to many Comox Valley residents.

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Mark Allan : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Business Development: Joanna Ross : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Big Brother is watching Why is it that B.C., regardless of what party is in power, seems to love social engineering?

With a three-month consultation period ending, Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap said Tuesday about 80 per cent of respondents want the extra convenience that is routine in U.S. grocery stores — people in B.C. clearly want to be able to buy their beer, wine and liquor in the same place they buy their groceries, something that’s commonplace in many jurisdictions in North America.

Yap, according to reports from Black Press, says he has heard that message loud and clear.

Considering the spin he’s now putting on the results, we suggest he hasn’t heard the message loudly or clearly.

Yap is proposing a “store within a store” model with separate staff for alcohol purchases.

It’s like the government — the supposed free enterprise, less government, less-red-tape B.C. Liberals for goodness sake — believes it needs to protect us from ourselves.

Alcohol use has its inherent dangers. It can destroy families. But there is no evidence to suggest alcohol-related tragedies are more prevalent in jurisdictions that allow a more logical, consumer-friendly way to purchase a bottle of wine or a case of beer.

If grocery-store owners don’t want the hassle, or don’t see profit large enough to go along with any aggravation caused by liquor sales, that’s fair — they should have the choice to sell what they please in their places of business. But we are not hearing that, either.

Perhaps Yap believes this is such a big shift for the great unwashed that it has to be introduced in phases. Again, that’s social engineering and we take offence to being parented by politicians.

Perhaps the B.C. Liberals don’t want to engage in the fight that’s surely to emerge if every government-owned and union-staffed liquor store is closed.

If that is the case, then say it. We can take the truth. It’s the namby-pamby, social engineering, government-knows-best stance we resent.

Parksville-Qualicum Beach News

Record Question of the Week This week: Fifty-six per cent of respondents so far say they are satisfied that Comox Valley drinking water is safe. Public water is easy to take for granted.

What’s your thought about the subject? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage.

Bless the big-hearted people in the community who organize and support events such as fundraisers for Chris Williams and 10-year-old Markus.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to 50 calls, many of them alcoholrelated, Halloween evening and six people spent the night as guests in the local jail.

No water problem in Valley Dear editor, Universal water metering makes sense in communities that source their water from hard water aquifers, making water treatment very expensive, or in communities where water is scarce.

These conditions do not exist in the Comox Valley.

Our water is primarily rainwater (soft and inexpensive to treat with a little chlorine) and we have lots of it.

Even if statistics were to show that residents use more water than the provincial or national average, what does it matter anyway?

If we don’t use it, it just goes into the ocean. It is not as if our use is going to deprive some other users downstream. There aren’t any.

In the water department, Mother Nature has provided for us very well. It rains and it rains a lot for half the year. In our watershed we have a natural reservoir (Comox Lake) that has a usable capacity (between highand low-water marks) of 94 million cubic metres.

Above this reservoir, our watershed keeps rising in elevation. Between 3,000 and 6,000 feet elevation it snows during the winter. This snowpack slowly melts during the warmer, drier

months providing us with more water just when we need it.

Not only that, but at the very top of the watershed we have a glacier! The absolute worst-case scenarios of drought and/or climate change would just make this glacier melt faster and we would still have water!

All the smartest engineers and bureaucrats in the world could not have devised a better, more reliable water system. We don’t have a water problem; we have a water storage and delivery problem.

Decades of successive local governments have underinvested in our water system. We don’t even have our own intake out of the reservoir and our aged water mains leak.

According to the existing water licences, we consume a mere one per cent of what BC Hydro uses.

We could build our own intake or we could build a raw water reservoir (RWR) large enough to supply our needs when BC Hydro periodically cuts us off to perform maintenance on its plant.

While the RWR would not immediately improve water quality like the deep intake would, it would give us more options.

BC Hydro routinely has to release excess water from the

reservoir. Some of that could be added to the RWR and stored for later use. With the RWR we could have a fenced, secure and constantly monitored source of water, something we will never have with the existing reservoir and deep intake alone.

Or how about raising the level of Comox Lake by a foot? This would increase the usable capacity of the reservoir by 10 per cent.

Surely after growing capacity by that much we could apply for and get one more per cent of the flow (revised upwards) and BC Hydro would not have to release “excess water” as often. That would double our current supply overnight.

Why bother/waste money on meters?

Five years ago the cost of universal metering was estimated at $7 million. Our politicians and bureaucrats seem intent on taking the easy way out by blaming us, the users, for the “problem” and spending our own money to do it.

What they should be doing is investing our money where it will do some good to increase supply, detect/fix leaks and improve the quality/reliability of the resource. Metering will do none of the above.

Francois Lepine, Courtenay

Who needs change in liquor sales?

Dear editor, Make liquor more available by expanding sales outlets?

Well, everyone knows or should know the close correlation between alcohol and social ills: people killed by a drunk driver; increased family violence with liquor involved to name just two.

Private liquor sales outlets invested big money based on promises that grocery stores wouldn’t get into the act.

And now someone wants to let me buy a bottle of wine or case of

beer in Thrifty Foods?

Who will really benefit from such a move? Who needs this change in liquor sales? Follow the money.

Last time I checked, I had no

problem picking up a six-pack of beer or bottle of wine almost any time I want. I don’t need another place to buy the stuff, do you?

Cliff Boldt, Courtenay

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Ottawa senators merit gross misconduct penalty Dear editor, From the Parliament of Canada Senate home page I discovered the following: Senators’ main job is to examine bills proposed by the Government. Bills in the Senate go through a similar process of debate as in the House of Commons, and a bill must pass the Senate before it can become law.

Any senator may take part in the debate on a bill and propose amendments.

In addition, senators may propose their own bills and initiate debates in the Chamber. Senators also work in committees,

groups of five to 15 senators who focus on a specific policy area.

Not included on their website is any reference to “an alternate source of entertainment to the other Ottawa Senators — that hockey team.”

In airport lounges and sports bars patrons may now flip channels to see which is the most exciting. Whether it is in the House of Commons, the ‘red chamber’ or on the ice the play is similar: Who is on defence, who is taking shots, who is on thin ice or who is checking whom against the boards? But

alas it appears nobody has been checking anybody.

The whole affair reminds me of what Sir Walter Scott said: “Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practise to deceive!”

Now that three senators are up against the boards, possibly facing multiple-

game suspensions, they are fighting back. So the question becomes — who is telling the truth and how much of the truth?

Should the prime minister’s office seemingly have such power over the Senate, a separate body in a democratic country? I think not.

Dear editor, In a recent letter to the editor, I suggested that all of us can check on the facts related to GMOs if we search for creditable information on our computers.

Since that letter appeared, I have become aware of a definitive review article published in Critical Reviews of Biotechnology in September of this year.

In this review produced

by European academics, Italian researchers catalogued and analyzed 1,783 studies about the safety

and environmental impacts of GMO foods — a staggering number of studies.

The researchers couldn’t find a single credible example demonstrating that GM foods pose any harm to humans or animals. “The scientific research conducted so far has not detected any significant hazards directly connected with the use of genetically engineered crops,” the scientists concluded.

The research review, spanned only the past decade — from 2002 to

2012 — which represents only about a third of the lifetime of GM technology.

“Their goal was to create a single document where interested people of all levels of expertise can get an overview on what has been done by scientists regarding GE crop safety,” lead researcher Alessandro Nicolia, applied biologist at the University of Perugia, states. “We tried to give a balanced view informing about what has been debated, the conclusions reached so far, and emerging issues.”

The conclusions are also striking because European governments, Italy in particular, have not been as embracing of genetically modified crops as has North and South America, although the consensus of European scientists has been generally positive.

This Critical Reviews in Biotechnology not only compiled independent research on GMOs over the past 10 years but also summarized findings in the different categories of GM research: general literature, environmental impact, safety of consumption and traceability.

For Comox Valley residents still trying to make up their minds on food security, I suggest you might want to check this out. A summary of the findings is presented at www.geneticliteracyproject. org/2013/.../with-2000-global-studies-confir...&#8206 .

Another key article appeared in the Globe and Mail on Oct. 16 World Food Day by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, India’s most noted agricultural scientist.

Paul A. Horgen, Comox Valley Editor’s note: Paul Horgen is Professor Emeritus, at the University of Toronto and past director of the University of Toronto’s Master of Biotechnology Program.

Now that three senators are up against ❝ the boards, possibly facing multiple-game

suspensions, they are fighting back. So the question becomes — who is telling the truth and how much of the truth?

Ed Zirkwitz

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Where did our money go?

Dear editor, nay as far as we know did not give the Some months ago the regional disregional district its money back, and trict purchased a piece of property in as far as I know, VIHA didn’t get their the City of Courtenay for the overinmoney back. flated price of almost We still don’t have a $400,000 to facilitate the homeless shelter and building of a homeless So fess up, folks. the taxpayer still doesn’t shelter. know where the money What happened to The Vancouver Island went. $500,000 of taxpayers’ Health Authority also So fess up, folks. What donated $100,000 to this money? happened to $500,000 of cause. money?

R. McCulloch taxpayers’ The City of Courtenay And just to add a decided in its infinite little fuel to the fire; wisdom not to use this property for wasn’t there an audit done recently on that purpose and sold the property for regional district finances and practices? much less than was paid for it.

When do we get to hear about that?

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It is sad to see that our government leaders, in both houses, seem involved in corruption and coverup.

The shenanigans in the U.S. Congress may have to take a back seat to us when this is all over. Now is the time for us citizens of Canada to express our outrage to our members of Parliament.

This kind of entertainment comes at a cost. The credibility of our leaders is in question. They have been entrusted with so much responsibility, power and proper spending of taxpayers’ money.

History has shown us

that when the citizenry of a country become complacent in a way we get what we deserve.

We deserve honest, credible, responsive government willing to serve the people.

If you feel that you deserve honest, credible, responsive government, take up your pen and paper, draft and e-mail, or compose a tweet to your MP and prime minister.

Demand changes that will bring back respect for those in government.

Are you willing to?

Ed Zirkwitz, Royston

Five reasons to vote against

Dear editor, Why I am voting against the rural garbage and recycling pickup scheme?

1) There is no incentive to reduce waste.

Households will get one can every week, all year long, so we might as well fill it. I buy very few goods with packaging, hardly any cans and jars, and I compost, and I use newspapers and magazines for garden and pathway mulch.

2) It seems very harmful ecologically to run a garbage truck up every rural road in the regional district every week. Now only those people who want pickup pay for it, and they have the option of less-frequent service, and of stopping it all together when they are away.

3) Giving all our waste pickup to a single (the largest BFI) company reduces options (diversity) and competition.

So the bill would be only $150 per year per household? That’s a lot if you do only three or four dump runs per year like me. And what happens in three years when the other smaller garbage companies are gone?

4) Rural homeowners will still have to make occasional dump runs for those items that don’t fit into an 80-litre garbage can. That old mouldy carpeting, the twisted wire fence you finally replaced, etc.

5) I don’t need the arguably administrationheavy regional district taking on another service. I can look after my own garbage, thank you very much.

Every vote counts in this case. It will be decided by a simple majority, whether the turnout is 500 or 5,000 of the estimated 15,000 eligible voters. Please vote on Nov. 16 or at advance polls.

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THIS YOUNG STUDENT at Valley View Elementary School won the Great Pumpkin.

Pumpkin Run held at school Halloween is not all about candy, ghosts and goblins at Valley View Elementary.

One of the traditions the school enjoys is the Great Pumpkin Run. Each October, students gather in their multiage groups or with their buddy classrooms to complete a run in quest of not only fitness and fun, but also the Great Pumpkin.

Pumpkins were donated by Shannon at Shamrock Farms again this year, enough so each class would have two winners to receive a pumpkin for their class to use for the final relay.

As classes completed the run (just over one kilometre through Valley View fields, neighbouring foot paths and into Mark Isfeld Secondary’s property), students assembled themselves in a line where they passed the

pumpkins over heads, through legs, all the way down the lineup to mark completion.

No pumpkins were harmed during the relay!

After all classes had finished the run and the over/under relay, it was time for the most exciting part of our event, the draw for the Great Pumpkin.

Every student had his or her name entered into the draw and over 400 pairs of eyes were focused on the pumpkin container.

The name was drawn and the citizens of VVE cheered on the winner.

Though only one young girl claimed the Great Pumpkin prize, every student and staff member was a winner after a sunny day filled with fun, fitness and a great excuse to get outside for an adventure.

— Valley View Elementary School

Chronic pain is a major health care and social problem but one that is frequently misunderstood.

During National Pain Awareness Week from Nov. 3 to 9, the Comox Valley Nursing Centre reminds residents there are resources available to help those living with chronic pain.

It is estimated that nearly one-third of B.C. adults suffer from persistent pain, and two to three per cent have severe pain and disability.

With an aging population, that figure is expected to increase.

People with severe chronic pain are more likely to be hospitalized and are more likely to suffer from clinical depression. They are also likely to require more medical consultations.

For further information, contact the Comox Valley Nursing Centre at 615 10th St. in Courtenay by phoning 250-331-8502 or visiting www. viha.ca/comox_valley_nursing_centre/programs_ and_services/chronic_pain.htm.

— Comox Valley Nursing Centre

Public Hearing Notice

BYLAW No. 215: “Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 45” BYLAW No. 254 “Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw, 2005, Amendment No. 56” BYLAW No. 276 “Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 48” BYLAW No. 277 “Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw, 2005, Amendment No. 57”

Public hearing to be held: Thursday, November 14, 2013 Location: CVRD boardroom, 550B Comox Road, Courtenay Starting at: 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 215 This bylaw, if adopted, would replace the existing Mt. Washington Local Area Plan, Schedule ‘J’ to Bylaw No. 2042, being the “Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan, Bylaw, 1998” with the Mt. Washington Integrated Resort Community Plan. Project website: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/MtWashingtonIRCP. Bylaw No. 254 This bylaw, if adopted, would amend Bylaw No. 2781, being the “Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw, 2005,” by rezoning a property legally described as Lot 1-A, Section 6A, Newcastle District, Plan 4761 (7581 South Island Highway) shown on the adjacent map, from country residential one (CR-1) to commercial one-1 (C-1-1).

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Artists Call For Entry Open to the Public

In the middle of a West Coast winter, what is the Season of Light?

These are the months of shorter, darker days. Our routines may shift, our activities change, what we feel and how we dress changes too. It is also a time of celebration -Christmas, Solstice, Kwanza, Noel, Chanukah, and other spiritual holidays and festivals, are all celebrated at this time of the year.

Comox Valley artists are invited to participate in a community art project with a 30 miniature scene or diarama, incorporating or expressing our human celebration of the Season Of Light. (Examples: a snow play scene, winter nature scene, urban scene, Nativity, etc.) Designers are encouraged to use and explore a variety of materials (such as stained glass, wood, metal, fur, leather, paper, bread, candy, pop cans) to build a whimsical, innovative, theatrical and artistic piece. (maximum size is ll”wide x 17” long (base) x 12” high)

Berwick Comox Valley is proud to partner with the Comox Valley Art Gallery to provide prizes in the following categories $500 Artistic Merit & Creative Response • $400 Outstanding Message of Community $300 Most Creative Use of Materials • $300 Peoples’ Choice Award

For full details and to register for this Community Art Project, please contact the Comox Valley Art Gallery at www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com to download the Entry Form.

There is no cost to participate.

Copies of all the above-noted proposed bylaws and related information may be viewed at the regional district office, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from Monday, November 4, 2013 until Thursday, November 14, 2013 or at: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca.

Anyone who believes the proposed bylaws will affect their interests will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.

Legally, the CVRD cannot consider any representations made after the close of the public hearing. If you cannot attend the public hearing, all written submissions, mailed or electronic, must be received by this office no later than 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013.

Inquiries regarding Bylaw No. 254 should be directed to Kent Leontowich, rural planner.

Inquiries regarding Bylaw Nos. 276 and 277 should be directed to Brian Chow, planner.

Inquiries regarding Bylaw No. 215 should be directed to Ralda Leroux, policy analyst.

Comox Valley Regional District, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250-334-6000 • Toll-free: 800-331-6007 • Fax: 250-334-8156 Email: publichearing@comoxvalleyrd.ca The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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Family needed YANA to endure Harvest Long Table Dinner fundraiser on Nov. 9 Michelle Leech Contributor

“They saved us.”

The words leave Best Western Hotel employee Janette Poirier’s lips with a simple honesty that would leave many shivering as they attempt to imagine the pain and torment that she has gone through.

The innocence in her voice is matched only by the urgency of her circumstance.

“Without YANA, we wouldn’t have made it.”

Perhaps you have heard the story. Little Ruby Poirier, then a mere six years old, is diagnosed with leukemia.

Leaving both her husband Dylan and her toddler Emmett at home, Janette pulled Ruby out of school to take Ruby to Vancouver where she would undergo treatment at Children’s Hospital for nine months. After hearing about YANA (You Are Not Alone), Janette called for more information.

After hearing about YANA, Janette called for more information.

RUBY POIRIER, (RIGHT), her mom Janette, brother Emmett and family dog Wally are glad Ruby is home from the BC Children’s Hospital.

FILE PHOTO “They said, ‘Here are the keys.’ They took care of everything.”

With a deep breath, Janette displays the strength and courage she has had to acquire to endure the hardship of a child sick with leukemia.

Ruby had two bouts of treatment, first an originally successful stem cell transplant, and then a bone marrow transplant when Ruby went into remission years after. For nine months each time, Janette and Ruby were separated from their family.

After years of heartache, but filled with gratitude towards the community that has

Oasis drying up?

Many people believe that the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century.

As Maude Barlow has said, “As it becomes more clear that the world is truly running out of water, there’s a scramble for who’s going to make decisions around the allocations of what’s left.”

The Comox Valley Council of Canadians and North Island Students’ Union invite you to a screening of Last Call at the Oasis.

This powerful new documentary “shatters myths behind our most precious resource.”

The film is of particular interest in light of the provincial government’s proposed Water Sustainability Act. Many British Columbians are concerned about the millions of litres of fresh water being contaminated by fracking in B.C.’s natural gas fields. Bottled water companies like Nestle’s currently have free access to B.C.’s groundwater resources.

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supported her, and finally, of triumph, Janette and her family are finally healing.

A community-based

charity, YANA raises funds to assist families, with sick children seek and fund treatment. “…here, we take an interest in our employees,” says Rick Browning, owner of the Best Western Plus Westerly Hotel.

“They are, after all, our greatest asset. To thank YANA for helping to support one of our own through five difficult years, the Best Western will be hosting a Harvest Long Table Dinner Saturday, Nov. 9.

“This will be served ‘family’ style at a long table, with dishes passed around between supporters and guests, like one Big Happy Family. There will be six different wines

being offered to try as tastings. The long table symbolizes the coming together of the community in support of a worthy cause.” $10 of every ticket will go to YANA. For more details on the Harvest Long Table Dinner, contact the Westerly at 250338-7741 or visit www. thewesterlyhotel.ca.

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Members of Island Health leadership staff will be available to answer questions and receive Members of Island Health leadership staff will be available to answer questions and comments about the renewed Vision, Purpose and Key Strategic Directions. receive comments about the renewed Vision, Purpose and Key Strategic Directions.

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Last Call at the Oasis screens this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College in Courtenay.

— Comox Valley Council of Canadians

FILBERG LODGE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR ALL WEEKEND ~ Saturday, November 30, 10am-6pm & Sunday, December 1, 10am to 4pm.

Join us and enjoy “Unique Christmas Shopping” with items for sale by crafters, in the beautifully decorated Filberg Lodge.

Soap, holiday cards, sauces, yummy holiday treats, coffee, jewellery, Christmas table centers, YANA Christmas crackers, children’s clothes, toys and much more. The Filberg Gift Shop will be open.

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DECORATE THE TREE SUNDAY AFTERNOON, Dec. 1 from 2 to 4pm

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Who knew candlemaking took that long?

Fa n n y B ay c h a n d l e ry c e l e b r at i n g f i v e y e a r s

It’s not often people are welcomed into an artisan’s studio to view works in progress while they make their purchases.

But that’s exactly what happens five days a week at Northern Lights Candles in Fanny Bay. And, if visitors are lucky, they may get to dip their own candle.

On Friday, the chandlery celebrated five years of creating high-quality, long-burning candles, all lovingly crafted by hand.

“Tapers are my favourite,” admits Donalda LauPaula Wild zon, owner and principal candlemaker. “They’re so elegant and provide such a nice glow.”

Record Arts Lauzon worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 19 years before taking early retirement to enter the candle business.

To find a cozy chandlery tucked away on a rural property was a surprise.

To discover how much effort goes into a single candle was even more so.

Who knew a standard 10-inch taper can involve more than 50 dips in hot wax?

“The wax is affected by the weather, air pressure and how warm the air is,” explains Lauzon. “Some days I’ve dipped a taper 100 times and the wax just won’t build up. Over time I learned to do something different on those days.”

The studio is a rainbow of coloured candles with each colour also hand-crafted on site.

“I start with a primary colour — they come in very fine powders — and beat it into the wax by hand,” she says. “I mix and match the powders until I get what I want. It can be tricky as the colour changes as the wax cures.

“Creating colours is a real science.”

Lauzon focused on wholesale production the first two years but, as she got a feel for craft, began playing with patterns and colours. Now, up to 70 per cent of her work is custom-made.

Some are embellished with leaves, coffee beans or other ornamentation. Her most popular item to date is the Sea to Sky pillar. This hand-poured candle is created in layers with the finished product resembling a West Coast landscape.

As well as the candles, which come in all shapes, sizes, colours and luscious scents or fragrance-free, I was intrigued by the candle-making machines.

One, which makes 200 votives at a SEA TO SKY is Donalda time, was built in China in 1936. Another Lauzon’s most popular candle. converts 45 gallons of hot wax into 92 stick candles, while a separate device allows the operator to dip a series of lead-free wicks into vats of molten wax to create tapers.

As Lauzon removes an old quilt from what she calls the Big Dipper, another machine with 15 pots of gorgeous colour, I learn just what a slow, thoughtful process candle-making can be.

“When you’re hand-dipping to add colour you have to let the candle cure between each dip,” Lauzon says. “A multi-coloured candle can take four days.”

Northern Lights Candles also hosts workshops, as well as a variety of You Dip Parties and fundraising options. In Victoria, Boys Scouts sold fire starters made from old wax and wicks to raise money for one of their projects.

One of my best finds at Northern Lights Candles was the online Tips and Care page. This section provides all the information you need to prevent unevenly burning candles and puddles of wax all over the furniture.

As a convenience to shoppers, Northern Lights Candles offers online shopping, with the bonus of no shipping charge aside from a $5 handling fee.

But if you really want to save — and see how your candles are made — visit the studio.

The studio is located at 415 Station Rd., home to the Lauzon family for 25 years. If travelling from Courtenay, turn right at the Fanny Bay wharf.

Northern Lights Candles is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment on Sundays and Mondays.

For more information, visit www.nlcandles.com, phone 250-335-0485 or 1-888-335-0485 (toll free) or e-mail info@nlcandles.com.

Paula Wild is a published author and regular contributor to the Comox Valley Record’s arts and entertainment section. www.paulawild.ca.

NORTHERN LIGHTS CANDLES is owned by Donalda Lauzon, who’s the principle candlemaker.

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‘Easy-on-the-ear music’ from Stewart quintet

Thursday night Jazz keeps coming from Georgia Straight

jazz and fun, and the blockbuster concert by Turboprop last Sunday, Thursday Night Jazz at the Avalanche

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Heart, ZZ honoured spinning guitars.

Real Beards, Real Music, Real Show.

For more about the bands, visit www.barracudahearttribute. com and www.legzz.ca.

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For tickets and more information, visit www. sidwilliamstheatre. com/tickets or phone 250-338-2430, ext. 1.

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BARRACUDA, THE ESSENTIAL tribute to Heart, and LegZZ, the ultimate tribute to ZZ Top perform Nov. 8 at the Sid Williams Theatre.

On Nov. 8 a powerhouse tribute band double bill hits the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay.

Barracuda has been raising eyebrows in Western Canada and the Seattle area with their authentic tribute to recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart.

Donna Caruk and Racheal Chatoor (Ann and Nancy Wilson) flawlessly execute the revered sisters vocals, supported by an all-star band. Barracuda has acquired the endorsement, and have shared the stage with original Heart guitarist Roger Fisher.

LegZZ is a worldclass tribute to blues/ rock legends ZZ Top that features three veterans of the Vancouver music scene who together portray the “little ol’ band from Texas” in all its glory from the early ‘70s to the opulent Eliminator era of leopard skin jackets and white fuzzy

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returns.

It’s a more mainstream theme this Thursday, when the Dave Stewart Quintet takes to the stage at 7:30 p.m.

This is Dave’s first appearance on the Ava-

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Mount Washington advances in Ski Town contest An avalanche of online voting by Vancouver Island residents swept Mount Washington Alpine Resort to victory in the first round of Powder Magazine’s 2014 Ski Town Throwdown.

“Great news!,” said resort spokesperson last Wednesday. “We’ve advanced to the second round of (the competition). The final vote count yesterday was 1,333 votes for Mount Washington ver-

sus 857 votes for Kicking Horse (in Golden).”

Residents served by the the two resorts had 24 hours on Oct. 29 to vote on Powder Magazine’s Facebook page.

“The response from the local community was overwhelming,” Curtain said.

“From social to traditional media, we blanketed the Island and helped promote some good old-fashioned

community pride and spirit. The first round helped bring our skiing and snowboarding communities together.

“Now it’s time for a quick break before heading into round

two. Mark Thursday, Nov. 7 on your calendars – that’s vote day for our second round matchup.

“We’re up against Eaglecrest Ski Area, which is located near Juneau, Alaska,” Cur-

tain explained. “They just pulled off the David vs.

Goliath feat two days ago by knocking heavily-favoured Whistler/Blackcomb out of the tournament.

They did it in handy fashion as well with a 600vote spread.

“We will start the ground swell shortly. And remember, the deeper we go into the tournament, the more international exposure for

Vancouver Island,” Curtain said.

Curtain thanked everyone who voted for Mount Washington. “Bring on Alaska!” he added.

The same format applies for round two (where a win would move Mount Washington into the Sweet 16), with voters having 24 hours on Nov. 7 to vote.

– Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Gunter solidifying role as TRU’s leader of the ’Pack

The Thompson Rivers “We played better four block assists.

Hennelly was happy to University WolfPack men’s tonight,” stated Heat coach volleyball team are unbeat- Greg Poitras. “We changed a see the offence distributed en after the opening week- couple of things in our line- in this one between Gunter end of play in Canada West. up and had better match- and Ozari. “I thought Phil The WolfPack took both ups. TRU played well both from the service line and ends of a home-and-home nights. This is a different hitting—he was intense series with the University team than we’ve seen from and ready to play. That is what we need. We of British Columbia need another guy. We Okanagan Heat. SatBrad played great. He went need a dynamic duo urday, Oct. 26 at the to lead us. We saw it Tournament Capital on a serving run in the third year that when Centre in Kamloops, set when we were down 8-3 and last both those guys are the match was 3-1 firing, we are pretty (25-16, 27-25, 23-25, served six straight points to get successful.”

25-22) in favour of us up 9-8 forcing UBCO to take The WolfPack the WolfPack. a time out.

Pat Hennelly opened the season “It was a best-case Oct. 25 by spoiling scenario for us,” said the home debut of the Heat Thompson Rivers head them in the past.”

When asked to explain, 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-22). coach Pat Hennelly about The ‘Pack were playing the result. “It looked like Poitras said, “They seem we were going to win three to have more balance without head coach Henzero. We took the foot off and skill. They are out nelly who was suspended the gas. You can’t do that to win, not just poking for a match. around. They want to beat “Although the team in this league.

“I give all the props to teams. Gunter (Brad, 3rd served aggressively and UBCO. It was much bet- year, outside hitter, Courte- kept UBCO off balance, we ter volleyball tonight than nay) is a major player. We started a bit nervous but last night (where TRU won hope he doesn’t have a good managed to get control in 3-0). They were very deter- night or we are in trouble.” every set,” Hennelly said Gunter did have a good about his squad. mined,” said Hennelly.

The WolfPack were once “We deserved to lose night for TRU. He had 18 that third set because we kills in 36 swings along again led by Gunter, who took our foot off the gas in with three service aces and had 18 kills in 38 opportuthe second. We made some 10 digs. Phil Ozari (2nd nities. He added two service great plays to win that set year, outside hitter, Birk- aces and nine digs.

“Brad played great,” but we gave them momen- erod, Denmark) was named tum. It was a great lesson the TRU player of the Hennelly stated. “He went for our guys this early in match for his 15 kills in 24 on a serving run in the See GUNTER, B8 chances with five digs and the season.”

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third set when we were down 8-3 and served six straight points to get us up 9-8 forcing UBCO to take a time out.”

Hennelly says this weekend gets his club off to a great start. “I guarantee that this year will come down to between one and two wins to decide five different spots.

“Just like last year: we wound up tied for eighth. One more win would have put us in the playoffs. We can’t take anything for granted this year.”

SIDE OUTS Gunter is second in Canada West in points (6.36 per set), second in service aces (0.71), second in digs (3.00) and kills (5.14 per set) … TRU leads Canada West in hitting percent (.297) and assists (13.29) … they are second in digs (11.43 per set) and in blocks (2.71 per set) and rank third in kills (13.57 per set) …

– Thompson Rivers University WolfPack

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CHARLIE ALCOCK OF the Rage (centre) fights for possession of the ball.

Rage tie, lose on road The North Island Rage U12 PeeWee field lacrosse team travelled to Duncan last Sunday to play two games with the U12 Mid-Island Lightning.

The Rage’s first goal was by Noah Araki and soon after Zoli Horvath scored another goal assisted by Reid Matthews.

More goals followed by Carson Foy, Logan Bell with Jake Wilson assisting, Charlie Alcock with Blake Doherty assisting, and Noah scoring once again.

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by Blacklock, Araki, and Rylan Fischer.

On Sunday, Nov. 3 the Rage played Victoria’s Pac Rim at Robron Field in Campbell River, with result unavailable at press time.

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The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club is hosting an evening of fine food, inspiration and fun on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay.

The Nordics say highlights of the evening include a delicious dinner

by Tria Fine Catering, the incredibly inspiring guest speaker Brian Culbert, a silent auction to help you get started with your holiday shopping, an exciting live auction, and more entertaining surprises.

Culbert is an elite multi-disciplined athlete, investment adviser, and first vice-president at CIBC Wood Gundy. He is also the founder of a highly successful charitable foundation Racing4Lives, which fundraises for SickKids International.

For the past nine years Culbert has combined his love of endurance racing with his passion for raising funds for children’s charities.

He has dedicated his races towards children’s charities and to date has raised over $600,000 for various Canadian and international children’s causes.

Culbert’s latest project was to race for 43 hours in the gruelling Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), a 166km race over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. The UTMB is considered to be one of the toughest ultra marathon races in the world.

Culbert says, “I am not a runner.

But somehow I’ve come to qualify for the world’s most prestigious and toughest ultra-marathon trail running race – the 166km Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc which takes place in Chamonix France.”

Culbert is coming from Toronto

BRIAN CULBERT, PICTURED here in the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc race, will be speaking in Courtenay on Nov. 9.

to the Strathcona Nordics dinner event to share his story. Tickets are only $35. You can purchase tickets by cash or cheque at Ski Tak Hut in Courtenay or contact Berend Henckel at bhenckel@telus.net.

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Mex Hookers 6 587 28 Chalk One Up! 5 640 31 RW-rounds won; PT-points; GWgames won

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Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Ostwald, Werner 20 99.5 Horton, Rob 20 95.2 Grenier, Dominick 24 83.7 Caton, Bernie 20 77.1 Kellogg, Jim 12 73.6 Robinson, Shane 15 71.4 Stewart, Wayne 24 65.4 Lambourne, Tom 21 64.9 Laramee, Bill 16 64.3 Ferguson, Brian 24 64.2

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Cowichan Cup Team W L T BP PT Cowichan 3 0 0 3 15 Nanaimo 2 1 0 2 10 Port Alberni 1 0 0 0 4 Comox 0 2 0 0 0 Velox Acd. 0 1 0 0 0 Valhallians 0 1 0 0 0 Oct. 19 Comox Valley Kickers @ Velox Valhallians Oct. 26 Port Alberni @ Comox Valley Kickers 1 p.m. Cumberland Village Park (The Cowichan Cup is a triple round-robin running September through May.) Times Cup Team W L T BP PT UVic 2 1 0 3 11 Velox Acd. 2 1 0 2 10 Cowichan 1 0 0 1 5 Nanaimo 1 0 0 1 5 James Bay 1 2 0 1 5 Port Alberni 1 2 0 1 5 Castaways 1 2 0 1 5 Comox 0 1 0 0 -2 (The Times Cup is a six-game league. The winner will be the highest ranked team after six games).

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To the casual observer, the main event at Slams for Sebastian 2 might seem a little lopsided, as ECCW Canadian champ Scotty Mac and partner Jamie Diaz take on local favourites Barry Goode and Mike Becherer.

But take a closer look.

Courtenay’s Goode and Campbell River’s Becherer have a surprise in store for their big-name competition.

Organizers of the Nov. 9 pro wrestling fundraiser have announced that Amanda – the mother of Sebastian Cobban for whom the original Slams was held – will be managing the Island duo!

The four main eventers in the over-thetop-rope battle royal are part of a card that includes some of B.C.’s best-known wrestlers donating their services in a fundraiser for Comox Valley charity You Are Not Alone.

Although 10-monthold Sebastian passed away not long after the inaugural Slams was

VICTORIA’S LAK SIDDARTHA is taking on Krofton in this Saturday’s pro wrestling fundraiser at the K’ómoks Band Hall. held this past February, organizers Keith Spinks and Barry Welsh plan to hold future Slams cards in Sebastian’s memory on an annual basis to raise money for local charities.

This Saturday’s show at the K’ómoks Band Hall has doors

open at 7 p.m. and wrestling at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Cash Store (470 Puntledge Rd. Courtenay 250338-5800), Instaloans (1995 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay 250-898-3500), JetFM (1625 McPhee Ave. Courtenay 250334-2421) and through Barry at 250-703-1214.

The inaugural Slams sold out, but organizers say there may be some ducats available at the door this year.

Tim Chaisson will be introduced at the show as the first ever Slams for Sebastian commisioner. His job will include enforcing the rules and making

matches. There will also be an after party with the wrestlers at Boston Pizza following the show.

Other scheduled matches on the card include seven-foot fan favourite Cremator from Port Alberni taking on ECCW champ El Phantasmo, Ravenous Randy Myers meeting Nanaimo’s BJ Laredo, Krofton battling Victoria’s Lak Siddartha (with Father Juan Valdez in his corner) while in women’s action Riea Von Slasher will face KC Spinelli.

RING THINGS The card is a joint venture

by Vancouver Island Professional Wrestling and Pure Wrestling Association … most of the participants compete on the Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling circuit … YANA is a nonprofit society providing financial assistance to Comox Valley families whose children must be moved from the Valley for medical care …

Campbell River singer/ songwriter Chandra Booth is scheduled to sing the national anthem …

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The Comox Valley Lacrosse Association will be holding their annual general meeting on Monday, Nov. 25 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Comox Valley Sports Centre #2 upstairs in the mezzanine. “Come out and support local minor lacrosse,” a CVLA spokesperson said.

– Comox Valley Lacrosse Association

ROAD RUNNERS GIVING it their all at the Victoria marathon included (left to right) Wayne Crowe (Extreme Runners/ Asics), Vince Brotherston and Danny Keyes.

Valley runners race well in Victoria

The 34th Goodlife Fitness Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K took place Sunday, Oct. 13 in Victoria. This event takes place annually on the Sunday of the Thanksgiving long weekend.

The day started off with the 8K at 7:15 a.m. featuring more than 2,600 participants. Among them were more than 60 Comox Valley runners.

There were many notable local finishes.

They included Hans Gane who finished 5th in his category with a time of 34:27.

Emily Keyes was the top local female, finishing in 36:58 and earning an 11th place finish. Karen Weller also raced extremely well with a time of 38:48 and placing top five.

The next event, and the biggest event of the day with nearly 5,000 racers, was the half marathon. The half marathon is a beautiful 21.1km course which includes long stretches along the ocean on Dallas Road. Over 100 locals participated in this event.

Les Disher was the first local to finish, completing the race in 1:28:30 and fighting to the end to win his age group. This result is a testament to his fitness as he completed his final preparation for the Boundary Bay Marathon on Nov. 3.

CVRR coach Kathy Rung showed her grit and set a great example, meeting her goal of running 1:33. Jerry Van was out enjoying the race and had a successful day, finishing

with a huge smile on his face. Don Blacklock also put in an excellent run, finishing 10th in his category. Alison James set a new personal best time of 1:44.

Congratulations also go out to Darrell Fisher,

and finally back along Dallas Road to finally finish directly in front of the Parliament buildings.

The weather was perfect for this gruelling race, and a new overall course record

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These many excellent results combined to earn the Comox Valley Road Runners the title of top Masters Team in the half marathon.

The final event of the day was the marathon, a 42.2km route through Beacon Hill Park, along Dallas Road, into Oak Bay,

was set by Lamech Mokono in a very impressive time of 2:13:42. There were also many outstanding performances by locals.

The fastest local was Vince Brotherston, finishing an outstanding 3rd in his category and 28th overall. His time was 2:50:15. He was followed by Wayne Crowe (Extreme Run-

ners/Asics) who finished 1st in his age group with a time of 2:57:48. Danny Keyes had a fantastic race, breaking the difficult 3:10 mark and placing 10th in his age group.

Marion Bryan had a great race and set a new personal best of 3:33. Sharon Fisher also raced well, finishing very close to the four-hour mark.

The hard work of the entire team also earned the Comox Valley Road Runners the top spot in the Masters Team category at the marathon distance.

With so many local participants it was impossible to mention all of the great performances. Be sure to check out the full results at racedaytiming.ca. Congratulations go out to all of the locals who competed in

these events.

All runners are encouraged to check out the Comox Valley Road Runners, either online at cvrr.ca or at the track every Tuesday at 5 p.m.

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NOTICE The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society’s Annual General Meeting November 28th 7:30 pm Courtenay Exhibition Grounds 4839 Headquarters Road Courtenay (at the Therapeutic Riding administration complex)

Gladys Joan James (Garner) Nov. 27, 1929 ~ Oct. 30, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys James. She left us surrounded by her loving family.

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Lee Raymond Hamilton January 9th, 1993 ~ October 26th, 2013 It is with great sorrow that we announce Lee’s passing on October 26th, 2013 in a tragic accident. Lee leaves behind his heartbroken Mom, Kathie; Dad, Dean; Sister, Samantha (Steve); Brother, Cole; his Grandparents, Ray and Joan as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and all those who loved him and were proud to call him their friend.

No words can describe how proud we were of Lee. He found out early his passion for woodworking and worked hard at his craft. His business “Hamilton Creations� made creations out of recycled pallets. He was proud that he could make a difference in his community while perfecting his craft.

A Celebration of Lee’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 3pm at the Union Bay Hall. We would like to give people an opportunity to tell us a story about Lee. In lieu of flowers, we will be using one of Lee’s Wishing Wells to accept donations to Y.A.N.A. Please bring an appetizer for the Pot Luck.

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August 6 1925 - October 27 2013 Sadly, Marcel Joseph Begin recently resident in Comox/ Courtenay, passed on from this life on 27 October, 2013.

He will be sorely missed by his wife Gloria and children: Paul & Heather, Archie & Gayle, Cholene, Marcella & Mark, Carmen, Colin, Josh, Jenna, Hilary, Corey and a plethora of great grandchildren whose numbers keep climbing with the posting of this obituary. His surviving sisters – Rita, Ghislaine and stepmother, Rose-Annette mourn with us.

Marcel never wanted anyone to make a fuss over his passing and those of you who know him would probably cough at any suggestion of a religious service over his death. As per his wishes, no non-Family, formal services will be performed and his remains will be interred in Port Hardy – along with his predeceased children – Alan and Marie. Marcel walked his talk and had a smile for everyone he met and who could hope to leave life with a better testament than that? He walks his dogs now in a place where the good guys get to go. We love you Dad/Grampa/Great-Grampa‌say hi to Chick & Al, Marthe, GaÍtane, Fernande and Marie-Berthe.

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Shirley Frances Pawson (nee Chisholm) November 7, 1929 – October 27, 2013 Well-loved for her quickwitted sense of humour and warm, easy-going nature, Shirley was an active volunteer with local service programs including Grandmothers-toGrandmothers. She moved her family from Oakville, Ontario to Courtenay in 1973 and lived in Victoria before settling in Errington, BC. She will be deeply missed by her daughters and sonsin-law: Heather and Geoff Praine of Comox and Wendy and Larry Crawford of Errington.

She was predeceased by her daughter Janet Pawson in 1977.

Shirley leaves behind six grandchildren: Adria, Matthew (Shauna), Sam and Joshua (Joelle) Praine and Michael (Catalina) and Janet Crawford and two great-grandchildren Jasmine and Kade Praine.

We will forever miss her family parties filled with delicious food, games and laughter. She was our beloved matriarch.

Shirley died peacefully at home, surrounded by love.

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Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 8:00pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

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Iris Florence Sloan May 9th, 1917 – October 22nd, 2013 Passed away quietly at her home on October 22nd, 2013. Iris is predeceased by her husband Hamilton Sloan and daughter Gillian.

Iris enjoyed gardening, had a flare for life and enjoyed travelling.

We wish to thank all her friends for the companionship given to her over the years.

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William Frederick Roach July 1, 1946 - October 28, 2013  Survived by his wife Debbie Lynn Moore, daughter Lisa Nordin (John Butler), sons Stephen, David (Jennifer), Jeremy and Daniel, and grandchildren Austin and Colin. Also his mother Kathleen Graham, and brothers Allan, Dan and David, and uncle Rodway (Joan). Raised in North Vancouver, Bill made Courtenay his home for many decades. By his request, there will be no memorial service.

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Frederick Gerald Cecil Wiley September 15, 1973 – October 24, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband and devoted father, Fred.

He is survived by his beloved wife Charlene, three daughters, Devin (8), Ryan (7), and Alexandra (4). Sister Penny Wiley (Rod), nieces Aubree, Opal, and many caring family members and friends.

Predeceased by parents Frederick Sr, and Jeanette Wiley.

A special fund is being set up in memory of Fred for his daughters. For further information you may contact Robin Seed at 250-400-7010.

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The North American division of AKVA group with its Canadian office located in Campbell River, British Columbia is seeking to fill the full-time position of:

Service Technician

The successful applicant will be responsible for a wide variety of duties related to the onsite installation, maintenance and repair of aquaculture technology products. The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Hands on team player • Mechanical aptitude and skills required to assess and complete repairs on automated and manual technical equipment • Ability to perform work required to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate instrumentation, electrical and electronic equipment; Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic and wireless communications equipment would be an asset • Proficient in standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. and aptitude to learn and work with various software products • Be committed and self-motivated, with very good organizational skills This position is ideally suited to someone with experience working on and repairing automated industrial machinery. Aquaculture industry experience would be considered an asset.

The company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit and retirement package. Interested applicants are requested to send their resume and cover letter in confidence by November 22, 2013 to: AKVA group North America 1495 Baikie Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 0C2 Fax: (250) 286-8805 or e-mail: tcole@akvagroup.com We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those short listed will be contacted.

This position is part of a team that performs reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall; prepares utility and annual property and parcel tax levy billings; processes accounts payables and payroll; performs general and specific bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintains various records; and assists with the implementation of the annual statutory property tax sale.

For complete details, go to our website at www.courtenay. ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”.

NOW HIRING 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:

HD Mechanic (North Island) Sawmill Supervisor (GY Shift) (Chemainus) Grapple Yarder Hooktender (Port Alice) Certified Hand Faller (Woss) Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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WESTCAN - Interested in being our next ice road trucker?

Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April. Not Interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Apply online at: www.westcanbulk.ca or Phone: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) for further details.

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HELP WANTED

Wanted, full time

Certified Dental Assistant to join our practice.

NEWSPAPER MANAGER

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Wood Metal Concrete Appliances Unwanted Household Items

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service

GARDENING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MAPLE HUTCH approx 5-4ft glass doors at top, two draws & cupboard. $75. 250-8711447 or abayly@shaw.ca RECYCLED BIKES $30-$80, Large selection, Kenmore 12 amp Vacume Cleaner $30.

Call 250-339-3734

UNDER $300 HANDYPERSONS HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate at 250-898-8887.

HANKOOK WINTER TIRES4 1856015 mounted on 4 bolt wheels. $250. (250)331-9237 or (250)650-1843.

SOLID ELM Dining room suite w/six chairs $250. 250-3390878.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FRIENDLY FRANK

FLOORING SALE

DOUBLE BED/ Box spring, wooden head & foot board. $95. 250-336-2750 10am-5pm

Over 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofoors.com

1.877.835.6670

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

FURNITURE CANADA MADE solid maple dining room suite. Extends to 90�. Incl. 6 chairs, glass door china cabinet w/hutch; corner cabinet/hutch $950. 6 Occasional vintage side tables; drop leaf coffee table; small circular table. Royal Albert Memory Lane complete service for 12 ppl. Call 250-8900662 for appt.

SINGLE TWIN bed, new, complete with mattress & bedding $200. obo. Sofa & matching armchair, brown tones, good cond. $250. obo. Call 250339-6503, Comox.

NON PUBLIC FUNDS 19 WING COMOX

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION 30 HOURS/WEEK ANTICIPATED TERM 6 MONTHS Plans, organizes and evaluates the operations and delivery of the 19 Wing Comox Canadian Forces Newspaper (CFN), Totem Times. He/she manages and controls editorial and advertisement content, manages the production of the newspaper (layout, graphic design), makes final editing adjustments and approves before going to press. Also manages CFN assets and resources and participates in National Advertising initiatives. The incumbent develops and prepares business plans, briefing notes and reports for supervisor.

QualiďŹ cations: Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Business Administration, Communications or a related field AND some years of experience in journalism, publishing, or in a related field OR College diploma or certificate in Journalism, Business Administration, Communications, or related field AND several years of experience in journalism, publishing, or in a related field Language requirement: English Mandatory NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities. To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfil all position requirements by mail to: HR Manager, 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000, Stn. Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, or by fax at 250-339-8168, by e-mail to npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com, or online at www. cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 23:59 hrs Pacific Time on 07 November 2013.

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

SPORTING GOODS

HOUSES FOR SALE

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates.

Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

NATIONAL POOL Table two sets of balls rack, six ques. $1000 o.b.o. 250-334-8606

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Scott 250-792-1668

UNDER $100

MISC SERVICES

Please email cover letter and resume to tara@watermarkdentalgroup.com

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HUSBANDRY TECHNICIANS We are currently seeking highly motivated and hard working team members to join Mainstream Canada.

Our company is the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company, focused on being one of the major global salmon farming companies. We strive for quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture.

As a Husbandry Technician you will be responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of fish stocks. Duties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders, boats and equipment in the marine environment.

Familiarity of the concepts of fish growth and stock management would be an asset. The ability to understand and adhere to our Standard Operating Procedures is essential.

We offer camp-based positions operating 8 days on and 6 day off.

2007 20’ Cargo Trailer 7,000lb GVW, blown insulation, moose/boat hangers, shelves + outboard rack, 8X20 inside. $6000 OBO. 250-650-0395 5’X8’ WOOL AREA Rug $250. 2 yr. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325.

Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200.

Smoke free home, all like new.

250-338-2166.

ASSORTED ROOKIE baseball cards. Dual cassette tape recorder and player (component - needs amplifier). Assorted VCR movies, assorted cassette tapes. Call for details (250)339-4038 or email: p.horgen@utoronto.ca ELEGANT MAHOGANY china cabinet Excellent condition $300. Beautiful custom made lined drapes with pelmets & swags - $200. 250-339-9124 ESTATE SALE of Construction quality brand name materials & tools. Call (250)3394970.

HEINTZMAN PIANO - Upright for sale. Great condition. $1700. Please call to view this lovely piano. 250-338-6757 RATTAN DECK set - $225.

Metal 10’x10’ gazebo - $80.

Round table w/4 chairs - $60.

250-338-2704 SHOT SHELL RE-LOADER 12 Gauge.

Size-O-Matic.

(1-stroke, 1-shell). 20K primers + powder. $595. 250-2863308.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070.

25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695.

32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540.

40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca TITANIUM GRAY Ultra Capacity Stackable W/D. $1000.

Firm. Other assorted items (250)650-1037.

WEDDING ORNAMENTS for Sale: 22 Garnier Vases, 16� feather balls, white, 22 sm reflective table mirrors, 66 tea lights, $1000. 9 Bride maids dresses starting at $80. Call (250)287-0081.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SQUIRE BASS guitar includes stand and bag and a bass PV amp, 112 series. Excellent condition, $275. Call (250)9411401.

SPORTING GOODS

AUCTIONS

DUPLEX/4-PLEX FULL DUPLEX- Oceanview, 2 bdrm, 1 bath each side, extensively renovated, new just about everything, including metal roof. $320,000. 250850-0998.

FULL DUPLEX-Oceanview, 2 bdrm, 1 bthm each side, extensively renovated, new just about everything, including metal roof. $320,000. 250850-0998

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 BDRM Townhouse, corner unit, 772 Robron Rd, Campbell River. 1300 sq ft. Remote control garage. Patio. Mountain view. Close to shopping and recreation. $189,000.

Please call (778)475-0902.

STEVENSON PLACE, Comox- 1 bdrm unit, supportive living, 24hr responder on site, close to shopping, doctor’s, golf course. For more information, please phone, (250)339-0358 or email: pcalcutt@shaw.ca SUNNY COOMBS field/treed acreage. Room for revenue development. Comfortable 2 floors of 1400 sq ft. Wood, hot water heat $745,000.

Phone/Fax 250-248-4495.

HOUSES FOR SALE

#26-1120 Evergreen Road. 3 bdrms /2 bthrms. Dead end street. Backs onto forest land.

1312 sq ft. $234,900. 250-2869816

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AUCTIONS

1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca

CAMPBELL RIVER

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CUMBERLAND CHARACTER - 4 bdrm/ 2 ba, 3 stories, over 2000 sq.ft. High ceilings, fir floors, stunning views. Great rental or renovate to meet your dreams. 2779 Maryport Ave. $239,000. (250) 702-7210.

CUSTOM 5 Bedroom + Den, 3 bath, 2900 Sq Ft. with many extras! Amazing location with private, serene backyard & mountain views. $498,000.

2069 Varsity Drive.

(250)926-0030. View photos on UsedCampbellRiver.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

14 X 52 MOBILE - thoroughly reconditioned, wheel chair accessible, vacant. Located at Arden Mobile Home Park. $26,900 - for viewing phone 250-890-9182

HISTORIC

LADYSMITH

Quality manufactured home.

Easy living at less than $1,000 per month. Hardiplank exterior. Fridge, stove & dishwasher incl. Pets allowed. Only 45 min. from Victoria & 15 min from Nanaimo. Near transit, community centre, pool & town. Quiet adult community,. $119,900. Call 250-246-0637

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

COMOX CONDO- ocean view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appls, parking. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $1000 + utils. (250)954-8472.

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, storage, balcony, prking.

NS/NP. $825. Call (250)702-7037.

COURTENAY- TOP floor condo, Mountain view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $795. Call (250)7521693 or (250)228-9891.

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We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits package, and a matching retirement fund plan.

Mainstream Canada Suite 203-916 Island Highway Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2 Fax: 250-725-1250 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state “Husbandry Technician� in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 8, 2013

VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital.

No-step entry. $203,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.

MARES DIVE gear and 2 tanks (aluminum 80).

Call (250)339-5667.

Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and criminal record check.

2896 APPLE DR. Located in the heart of Willow Point, this 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fncd yard, RV parking. $259,000. http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503.

“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967�

E. COURTENAY- Bright, spacious, 2 bdrm; laminate floors, totally reno’d. F/S, W/D. Refs req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BEAUTIFUL Quiet Adult Oriented Duplex Courtenay $1200 3bdrm/2.5bath/5appl/FP/garage/NS/NPreply:grups@telus.net/250-765-4488

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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area.

Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

PROFESSIONAL FEMALE financially responsible requires 2 bdrm + den, 5 appl’s, fenced back yard, long term. East Courtenay or Comox. N/S, non-partier. 1 small dog who goes to work with me. For Jan. of Feb. 1st. Reply to: bridges5th@shaw.ca

MAZDA 3- set of 4 used winter tires-mounted on Mazda rims. Good Year Ultra Grip Ice, size P205/55R16. Asking, $400. 250-850-9002.

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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING – DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt.

All appliances + washer & dryer. Heated floor, low utility bills. Avail. Immed $1,000/mth BRAND NEW 1 bdrm/1 bath townhouses within walking distance of downtown Ctny, 5 appls, beautifully finished interiors, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok w/ref.

Avail. Immed $875 WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Dec 1 - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed $725/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. for 2 bdrm unit. Avail.

Immed. - $650 & $700/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fam rm, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. 1 - $1,200/mth SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. - $1,100/mth.

ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $725/mth.

Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602 CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome, 6 appls, B/I Vac, Elect F/P, garage, Adult oriented, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed $1,300/mth. – listed for sale CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. $750/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd w/shed, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref.

Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,100/mth NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth CENTRAL CTNY rancher style duplex, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, garden shed, N/S, small dog w/ref.

Avail.

Immed. - $900/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, cat ok. Avail. immed. - $650/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Dec. 1 - $900/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. $800/mth CLOSE TO QUALITY FOODS 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Dec. 1 - $850/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $800/mth.

CUL-DE-SAC rancher style duplex, 2 bdrm, 1 ? bath, 4 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Nov. 1 $900/mth

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CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,100/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. $1,350/mth COURTENAY EAST 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home, 3 appls + B/I vac, fam rm, gas f/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Dec. 1 - $1,400/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth COMOX RANCHER updated 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, garage, mostly fenced yrd, on a quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail.

Immed. - $1,200/mth FABULOUS GLACIER VIEWS! Overlooking the farmland, this 2,500 sq. ft. home features 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, family room, double garage & more! N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $1,450/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Dec. 1 $1,100/mth ENJOY RURUAL living. Avail Nov 1. 3 bdrm home nested in woods. Furnished. Fruit trees & more. R/V boat Prkg. Lovely large private driveway & yard. $1000 +utils.

Responsible people please. Ref. Fanny Bay BC. 250-335-1230 NORTH EAST COMOX Comfortable 3 bedroom home. 1600 sq ft, dble car garage, well maintained yard, mature neighbourhood, on cul de sac, 5 appliances, and electric heat with woodstove backup. No pets of any kind. Non-smokers. $1,350/month, utilities separate.

Reference required. For viewing call Craig at 250-339-2179, Friday to Monday only, or email & a m p ; # 6 0 ; c o u n t r y b oy s @ s h aw. c o m & a m p ; # 6 2 ; Available December 1st.

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APARTMENTS 314-205 1st St 2Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $875/mth Avail. Nov.1 303-4686 Alderwood 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $975/mth Avail. Nov.15

SENIOR MALE to share 2bdrm suite. Downtown Courtenay M/F okay. 250-334-2082

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327-2300 MansďŹ eld 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1050/mth Avail. Nov.1 DUPLEX/TOWNHOUSE

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339A NimNim Pl 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $875/mth Avail. Immed.

350B NimNim Pl 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $675/mth Avail. Nov.1 14-1335 13th St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $800/mth Avail Nov 1st HOUSES

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ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

3449 Hope Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail Nov 15th

250-334-3078

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WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

OFFICE & Commercial space2 Units: Unit 6, 443sq ft, Unit 5, 1597sq ft. 625 Cliffe Ave, bottom floor, parking available.

For more info call Teresa at Tulio’s, 250-338-6031.

1252-9th St., Courtenay

250-334-9717

RECREATION

Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown.

Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes.

No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10’ ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light.

Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court.

Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

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TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES BRAIDWOOD MEWS

Spacious townhome in quiet complex features 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, carport, & large living area. Excellent proximity to schools, recreation, shopping & other amenities. N/S. Small pet considered w/deposit. $1025/mo. Immediate possession

GUTWALD DUPLEX

Rural living only moments to town! 3 bdrm upper duplex features 4 appl, garage space, deck, & large shared lot. N/S. N/P. $800/mo. Oct 1.

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRYWOOD MANOR

900sqft+ 2 bdrm corner suites located in secured entry building w/large decks, large windows, 2 appl. & on site coin-op laundry. Conveniently located near schools & on bus routes. N/S. N/P. $750/mo. incl. FREE heat & hot water.

Immediate possession!

respected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

ANDERTON ARMS 426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay Cozy 1 Bdrm. in a great location!

Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park.

Short walk to downtown.

2 rental references required. Sorry No Pets.

Avail. Dec. 1

Call 250-334-9717

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

Available immediately 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security de-

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1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet.

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2010 KIA FORTE COUPE (silver). Like new, only one owner. 17,500km. $15,000.

Call 250-338-8725 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CARS

1965 MUSTANG Coupe. Restored to stock condition.

Healthy 200 cid., automatic, reliable daily driver. $9800.

250-202-0442 1991 HONDA Civic hatchback, running cond., exc. in gas mileage, 274,000km. $999.obo. Call (250)923-0027.

1996 FORD Taurus Sedan,263,000kms,AC,Automatic, CruiseC, V6, Tow package,seats 6,lots of cargo space. 250-923-0849.$999.00

‘93 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23’ EXCELLENT CONDITION. MUST BE SOLD. CALL 250752-6484 ESTATE SALE. 1993 Gulfstream Sun Voyager 34’ widebody deluxe model, Cummins diesel auto. 4-speed. Allison transmission.

Power jacks. Refurbished in & out.

New fridge 2012 Low miles.

Flat-screen TV. Excellent stereo. Awning with privacy curtain & window covers. $25,000. 250-335-1515.

TRUCKS & VANS 1991 FORD P/U F250, 4x4, XLT, Lariat, 351 Auto Tow Package, canopy, boat racks. $2500.00. 250-336-8600 2004 F150- 5.4 L, Heavy Duty, tow pkg, 103 , box liner, super cab, truck tires, Island truck, well maintained. $8,350.

Call 250-586-4716.

2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. King Cab. V-6.

2WD. 60,000km. $14900. 250-2877872 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4 black, short box canopy. $89,000 km. $7800 O.B.O 250-334-8606

2004 INFINITI FX45- SUV, 137,000 miles, black, 20� wheels, Bose, V8. $10,000.

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BOATS 2006 MAZDA 3 in excellent condition, 84,000 km, 4 door, 5 speed manual transmission, power locks, windows, sunroof, CD player. Recent inspection report provided. $8,900. Call 250-923-6461 or donyne@hotmail.com 2008 COBALT 1 owner, low km, no accidents, good mileage, 4 cylinder, excellent condition, 2 sets of tires. $6000 obo. 1(604)210-0466. charonrids@hotmail.com

C & C 25’ Redline. Fully reconditioned, 15 hp mercury in the water. $5500. obo. For info call 250-240-3091.

DIESEL 36’ cruiser (First Lady) blue registry, land winter stored, sleeps 5, hyd’s, elec’s & inverted AC. Grand wheelhouse $145,000. Ph/Fx 250248-4495.

Your Community 2008 HONDA Civic DX. 65,000 km, 5-spd, well-maintained. $9500. (250)203-0134.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 JETTA GLX 168000kms.

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