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Wine and beer samplings/sales approved for farmers’ markets
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Changes to liquor laws have added a new twist to farmers’ markets in B.C., as vendors can now host beer and wine booths for samplings and sales. “That would be exactly the kind of direction that we were hoping for,” said Comox Business In Action co-ordinator Holly Grant, who works with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association to co-ordinate a Thursday market in Comox. The revised liquor laws came into effect Saturday. The decision to allow beer, wine, cider and spirits will be up to local market associations. “The Comox Valley is home to many excellent farmers’ markets that I believe will help cultivate a responsible and cultured approach to the sale and consumption of craft beer and cider,” local MLA Don McRae said in a news release. “Vendors have helped us develop an appreciation for the benefits of fresh, local produce and
they’ll take the same approach to spirits, beer and wine.” The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market is held Saturdays at the exhibition grounds in Courtenay from April to October. It switches to the Native Sons Hall in fall and winter. A mid-week summer market which started last year in downtown Courtenay begins Wednesday, July 2 on England Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. Thursday night summer markets began last week on Comox Avenue. They are held on the third Thursday of the month in summer. There is also a Sunday street market planned for Aug. 3 during Nautical Days. Other changes in liquor legislation include the introduction of “happy hours,” removal of beer garden and festival barriers, and the support of liquor manufacturers by cutting red tape on licensing. There are also new dining options that allow children into pubs and legions that choose to be family-friendly.
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Kanigan tops Comox earnings list Erin Haluschak Record Staff
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NEW IN THE lineup of activities at this year’s BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival, Harbour Air offered scenic tours of Comox Glacier.
Two Town of Comox staff members earned six-figure salaries last year, with 11 staff members making more than $75,000, according to year-end financial statements released Wednesday. Administrator Richard Kanigan topped the list at $124,331, followed by Don Jacquest, director of finance for the town at $107,455. Other staff members on the list shy of $100,000 were Town Planner Marvin Kamenz at $97,496, followed by Fire Chief Gord
Schreiner at $95,360 and Municipal Engineer Shelley Ashfield at $92,872. Other top earners include Deputy Director of Finance Debra Andrew ($76,474), Parks Superintendent Al Fraser ($84,273), Foreman Brett Green ($77,466), Assistant Fire Chiefs Jim Lariviere ($78,720) and Rick Shelton ($77,914), Deputy Corporate Administrator Shelly Russwurm ($84,273), Recreation Director Jim Stevenson ($84,075) and Public Works Superin-
tendent Glenn Westendorp ($88,468). Expenses for the employees totalled $78,588, with salaries totalling $2,852,376. Remuneration for elected officials was $16,624 for each of the six town councillors, and $31,047 for Mayor Paul Ives. Expenses varied from $6,503 for Coun. Maureen Swift to $1,957 for Coun. Ken Grant, totalling $35,263 for all. Salaries for the elected officials totalled $130,791.
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