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Comox ranks among Canada’s best The annual MoneySense list of Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 was released, and the Town of Comox has been listed in the top 25 - the second-highest ranking on all of Vancouver Island, behind only Saanich, which was ranked 12th.

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Big Bike in Comox Saturday

The Heart&Stroke Big Bike will be winding its way along Comox roads Saturday, June 6.

The Big Bike is a fundraiser for community organizations, companies and groups wishing to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Teams made up of 29 riders, plus a driver, each commit to raise a minimum of $50 and pedal through their community in support of heart disease and stroke research.

The day starts at Comox Mall at 8:30 a.m. and the bike will be out and about all day, heading west on Comox Ave from the mall to St. Joe’s Hospital, then looping back to the mall for the next group to take its turn.

The bike will be rolling all day, until 5:30 p.m. Walmart, John’s Independent Grocer, Comox Valley Women’s Business Network, The Lions Club, VI Fitness, Newcomers Club Alumnae, Quality Foods and Superstore will all be participating in this year’s Big Bike event.

Visit www.bigbike.ca to learn more.

Shuttle service to the Market

Here’s another reason why the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market was voted the top farmers’ market in the province last year: self promotion. No one markets their market any better, and now the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market is making it easier than ever to get out to Headquarters Road.

Starting Saturday, there is now a free shuttle service to and from the market - a 15-person passenger van, doing a loop from Comox to Courtenay and out to the market.

The shuttle makes stops at Comox Mall, Driftwood Mall and the Native Son’s Hall. The loop starts at 9 a.m. at Comox Mall and runs hourly. It leaves Comox Mall on the hour, at 9, 10 and 11.

It leaves Driftwood Mall at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 and leaves the Native Son’s Hall at the bottom of the hour, to arrive at the market at 9:40, 10:40 and 11:40 a.m. The shuttle leaves the market at 9:45, 10:45 and 12:15.

■ Pedals to Puntledge Students, parents and teachers at École Puntledge Park Elementary enjoyed some parking lot fun before class Friday morning on the final day of Bike to School Week.

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Cumberland sour on sewer project ■ Scott Stanfield

BC Hydro is advising the public that the company will test its siren system on Monday, June 8.

BC Hydro warning sirens are placed along the river from the Comox Dam to Puntledge Park and will initiate should a water flow incident take place. Permanent river safety signage is in place, but the siren system provides the real-time notice in advising people to get out of the river.

Normally, the sirens are tested with actual high water releases from the dam. This year, due to the already low water levels, the sirens will be manually initiated by pouring water into the holding wells beside the river to mimic a river flow increase and make sure all the sirens are operational. The tests will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Seven individual siren systems will be tested.

This test is necessary, to confirm that the sirens work as designed during this simulated river flow change.

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Cumberland has yet to buy into the regional district’s proposed south sewer project because it does not support the preferred disposal location for treated effluent.

At a committee of the whole meeting last week, Village council approved Roger Kishi’s motion to reject the current project option and go back to the South Sewer Select Committee to propose amendments to the project. Kishi and Mayor Leslie Baird sit on the committee, which includes representatives from the CVRD and K’ómoks First Nation.

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Kishi notes existing sewer costs Cumberland prefers discharging to will carry on.

Baynes Sound, which “The numbers would cost $49.5 milright now are still None of the councillors estimates,” he said. lion. deny that something needs “I think there is Kris La Rose, consensus that we to be done. The bottom line CVRD manager of need to do some- is that they heard strongly liquid waste planthing,” Kishi said. from their residents. ning, could not say “What is it that peowhether or not the Kris La Rose project will proceed ple think is affordable and they would without Cumberbe prepared to supland’s participation. port? If it’s not this project but it’s “The collaborative aspect is what another one, there’s still going to be attracted the funding that we have costs.” already to the project, but it also Under the Georgia Strait option, makes it extremely complicated,” La Cumberland’s share of the project Rose said. “I think that’s the bigwould be about $15.5 million. Annual gest reason why we received the $15 residential costs per unit would be million (federal funding) is because about $1,530, including south sewer we’re collaborating on a solution operating and maintenance costs of that’s going to resolve problems in about $275. Businesses would pay two jurisdictions.” more.

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Comox cracks Canada’s top 25 ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Twenty-five isn’t a bad place to start.

That was the consensus on Monday shortly after the annual MoneySense list of Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 was released, and the Town of Comox found its spot at the 25th place for the first time.

“It’s a nice result to see where we fit,” noted Mayor Paul Ives. “The secret’s been out for a number of years.”

The list weighs dozens of factors to get an overall health of 209 communities across the country, using reports from Statistics Canada, Environics Analystics and other data providers.

It considers factors such as job prospects, affordability, weather, crime rate and taxes.

This is the first time communities under 15,000 in population were considered for the list, added Ives, and said Comox is known as a place with a high quality of life. “ … it’s a good place where people come to retire, to live and we’re always striving to make it a more livable place.”

In addition to it being regarded as a walkable community, he credits cycling infrastructure and a low crime rate as other desirable factors.

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about each spot, including the median household income for Comox ($72,508), average value of primary real estate ($360,829), total annual rainfall (1,096.45 mm) and doctors per 100,000 people (three).

The only other Island community in the top 30 was Saanich, taking the number 12 spot.

Boucherville, QC, took the top spot on the list, with New Glasgow, NS, finishing at the bottom.

In comparison, the City of Courtenay - which placed 98 on the list last year - dropped to the 129th spot, while Campbell River rose from 175 in 2014 to 166. Port Alberni rounded out the bottom, placing 207 on the list.

Currently, Ives said, Comox pays for less policing costs than Courtenay, but that’s reflective of population. With a threshold of 15,000, policing - and therefore budgeting costs - are required to rise with an increase in population.

“When we get our 15,000th resident, we’ll welcome them and then ask them to leave,” joked Ives.

To see the full report visit: moneysense.ca/ canadas-best-places-to-live-2015-full-ranking/

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They will be starting this summer. Until then coverage will continue to be provided by Dr. Judith Hammond and Dr. Shannon Marshall, with help from Drs. Hemmerich, Ostry, and Brailey.

It is with sadness I leave my practice. I have enjoyed the privilege of being able to share some of your life journey with you. However, I have great confidence in Dr. Bagdan and Dr. Kerr, and it is a relief to me to know you will be in capable hands.

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COUNCIL BRIEFS Walkway widening suggested

John Higginbotham, who uses a scooter, would like to see the walkway widened on either side of the Ryan Road hill, which would increase accessibility at the new regional hospital. He says the north side of the sidewalk is too narrow if two scooter users happen to pass each other.

“That needs to be changed,” he said Monday at Courtenay council.

Higginbotham suggests a four-metre walkway on the north side and a three-metre walkway on the south side of Ryan. He also offered to conduct a scooter tour for council and staff.

Sidewalk retention request denied

Several residents have requested the sidewalk on the north side of Second Street between Cliffe and Duncan be retained during a street reconstruction project. The City, however, could not accommodate their request for an exception to a policy of constructing sidewalks on one side of a street. The project design — one sidewalk on the south side of Second — conforms with the Official Community Plan. Only the south sidewalk connects to pedestrian infrastructure to Fitzgerald Avenue.

Organic waste facility update

City of Campbell River staff updated council on a regional organics compost facility to be located at the Norm Wood Environmental Centre in Campbell River.

As it stands, there is no permanent facility in the region that can process organic wastes.

Amber Zirnhelt, manager of community planning, said 35 per cent of household waste is organic, presenting a “huge opportunity for diversion from the landfill.”

The facility will be capable of processing more than 12,000 tonnes of residential and commercial organics per year. It is expected to be operating by Jan. 1, 2017.

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Sheraton Road subdivision approved

In a split vote, council approved third reading of a rezoning bylaw for a proposed 19-lot subdivision at Sheraton Road.

Couns. David Frisch, Manno Theos, Bob Wells and Rebecca Lennox were in favour while Mayor Larry Jangula and Coun. Erik Eriksson opposed third reading. Coun. Doug Hillian was absent.

Eriksson feels the proposed changes are too “drastic” for the area, but Wells is confident the end result will please everybody.

The Legacy Heights project proposes single family housing with the option of secondary suites on a property annexed into Courtenay in 2012.

On Saturday, June 6, motorcycles will rev their engines to raise funds for the fight against prostate cancer.

Riders and supporters from the Comox Valley region will come together to take part in a scenic ride departing from Slegg Lumber located at Small Road in Cumberland.

The TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad is asking the community to get involved, be committed, and lend their support.

You don’t need to be a motorcycle rider to help fight against prostate cancer – non-riders can make a donation, raise their own pledges

as a champion, volunteer or just come out to the event to cheer on the riders.

Registration is from 7-10 a.m. Saturday and the ride itself starts at 10:30.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed men’s cancer.

One in seven Canadian men will be diagnosed with this disease. Twelve men will die from it today. Successful treatment depends on early detection.

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Tailgate party kicks off Homecoming Week Mark your calendars for the spectacular kickoff event of the Centennial Homecoming Week, happening June 27 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.

Don’t miss the Centennial Sports Festival and Tailgate Party with special appearances by CFL Alumni and team cheerleaders for a full day of family sports, food, and fun.

Courtenay business sponsors have really pulled out the stops for this party with free all-age soccer and football skill camps, a cheerleader mini– camp, displays and clinics sponsored

by Canadian Tire starting at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Kids can enjoy fun activities in the KidZone courtesy of Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres as well as free hotdogs and drinks, thanks to Quality Foods.

“We’re really looking forward to sharing the Homecoming Week events with our customers and their families,” said Quality Foods store manager Cyriel DeBruyne.

The fun continues into the afternoon and evening with a huge tailgate party, starting at 3 p.m. You can pre-purchase a tailgate barbecue site at City Hall for $20 (while the spots last) and join CFL Alumni including Dave Cutler, Cory Philpot, Jim “Dirty 30” Young, BC Lions Felion Dancers, and local sports stars for an unforgettable party, Enter your famous chili in the official

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chili cook-off contest, a juried competition that could name you Centennial Chili Champion.

In the evening, watch the Vancouver Whitecaps game and the CFL Season Opener between Saskatchewan and Winnipeg on the jumbo LED screen, sponsored by Rice Toyota. There will also be a beer garden and lots of great live pre- and post-game entertainment including concerts by the Collective Whole and XLR8.

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Plan now to book your barbecue spot, then pack up the cooler and the kids and bring your team spirit to the Comox Valley Sports Centre on June 27 for the party of the century! For more details, visit the City of Courtenay website at courtenay.ca/100

Homecoming Week wraps up with Symphony and Fireworks at Airpark What community event brings together inspiring citizens, excavators, symphonies, and pyrotechnics? The Symphony and Fireworks Centennial Celebration event is the grand finale to a series of signature events, all taking place during Homecoming Week beginning June 27.

The Symphony and Fireworks event will be held on July 4 at the Courtenay Air Park from 3-11 p.m. and everyone is welcome to bring along their lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic lunch and snacks to enjoy the celebration.

J.R. Edgett Excavating Ltd. is sponsoring the extravagant display of fireworks to commemorate the Centennial City of Courtenay and the company’s own 40th anniversary.

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On May 25 police were called to a residence on the 4700 block of Condensory Road in Courtenay to a report of a stolen vehicle. The owner reports finding a bike, which was later found to be stolen as well, in place of her car.

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our own history and the city that we’ve watched develop and grow around us for the past 40 years,” says company co-owner Bruce Henderson. “Celebrating these events together is a great way for us to give back to the community.”

Courtenay residents past and present, who have been selected from among the nominations for Citizens of the Century sponsored by Canadian Western Bank, will also be acknowledged by local dignitaries.

See great concerts and performances from the Kumugwai Dancers, 7 Storey Circus, Jili Martini Band, Reunion and The Mutts.

Add the brilliant sounds of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra (SSO), sponsored by Vancouver Island

RCMP located the car abandoned but not damaged.

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During the early morning hours of May 31 police happened upon a vehicle that was being driven in an erratic manner. The vehicle was stopped and the “New” driver was exhibiting signs of alcohol impairment. The driver refused the roadside screening

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Happy “We expect a record turnout of peo-Holidays to all of my customers. ple coming out to enjoy the festivities,” said event co-ordinator Bob McQuilyour days be bright, lan. “The Air Park is always a May great all kinds ... all the time” your nights be safe. place to run into friends thatandyou We Have haven’t seen in a while, and having people coming back to Courtenay to Sue visit during Homecoming Week makes it even more likely.”

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No records set, but May much milder than normal ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

With weather which made it feel more like mid-summer than late spring, Environment Canada says temperatures in the Comox Valley in May were a good eight degrees above nor-

mal for that time of year.

Although daytime high records were not broken (but came within 1/10th of a degree), meteorologist for the organization Matt MacDonald notes the area came “close, but no cigar” to breaking records.

“There’s a couple of factors at play. Warm waters off the Pacific Ocean sea surface play a huge role in determining a temperature regime. It’s made it

two, three or four degrees above normal overall.”

The second factor, MacDonald explains, is the overall atmospheric circulation.

“There’s a big ridge of high pressure and air from the south which is extending all the way to the Northwest Territories.”

He added the overall temperature in the Strait of Georgia is also warmer than usual.

May received 13.2 mm of pre-

cipitation; enough to register the month as the fifth driest since 1945.

While water levels around the region are low, MacDonald notes the total precipitation so far this year is close to normal. The statistic is deceiving though, he adds, because instead of consistent precipitation, the rain came in a few heavy amounts.

“Thanks to three pineapple expresses, we’ve got precipita-

tion (levels) near normal. But because of the warmer than normal temperatures, it fell as rain rather than snow, and we were quick to lose mid-to-high snowpacks.”

Currently MacDonald notes we’re in a moderate El Nino pattern, and while the effects of the weather system is generally felt in the fall and winter season, he adds indicators point to a warmer than normal summer.

Rotary ducks in training for 28th annual Ducky 500, to take place July 1 on the Courtenay River Record Staff

The Comox Rotary Rubber Ducks are busy training for their big race on Canada Day, July 1.

Each duck has their own individual training routine, however they all train to be perfectionists at diving into the river from the Condensory St. Bridge and to swim at high speeds through rough river water flows.

One duck claims “the biggest struggle is to not get stuck on

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The Comox Rotary Club is now selling tickets ($10 each) for the 28th annual race.

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Today, Tomorrow ... Forever When gifts are made to the Comox Valley Community Foundation, they’re made ‘in perpetuity’. One example is the $6 million gift from the estate of Mary Catherine (Mamie) Aitken, announced last week. But what does it mean to make a gift ‘in perpetuity’?

In short, it’s a gift that keeps on giving -- forever. The Foundation holds the capital, invests it and only spends the income. When wisely invested, the capital keeps up with inflation and the income creates significant grants to local charities who are working hard to enrich lives in the Comox Valley.

The capital is held -- forever -- and the income is spent -- forever.

In announcing the creation of the Aitken Fund, CVCF President Norm Carruthers described its potential as “awesome”. “And if the size of this gift in itself is not astounding enough,” he said, “think about the impact of this gift over the longer term! The Aitkens were part of this community for more than a century and over the next century, the money flowing out to our community will likely be $18-25 million. Best of all, the original endowment will still be in place to keep on giving! That is truly awesome.”

In perpetuity gifts are usually very general in nature. Forever is, after all, a long time and what’s important today, may be completely different tomorrow.

That’s why the CVC Foundation maintains a large board of directors who make it their business to know what’s needed in our community and what groups are delivering services that have a great impact. This dedication will help to ensure legacies like the Aitken Fund always serve our community well: today, tomorrow and … forever.

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Shellfish Festival gets a Fresh start Open air dinner and concert to kick off 10-day festival Record Staff

The BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival kicks off in style on June 12, with Fresh Fest – a Seafood Feast and Concert In The Park.

Fresh Fest runs from 4-9 p.m. on June 12 at the Comox Marina and doubles as a fundraiser for the North Island College culinary program.

The $25 ticket price includes dishes featuring Coast Fresh Atlantic salmon, certified organic chinook from Creative Salmon, smoked coho and sablefish from Golden Eagle Aquaculture, Oceanwise Lois Lake steelhead, Manilla clams from Salish Seafoods, clams and oysters from Mac’s Oysters, and mussels and oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters.

Dishes will be created by some top names and outlets in local culinary circles, including chef Andrew Stigant (executive chef at The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre), chef Hamid

Continued from Page 3 The project aims to address the impact of failing septic systems in Royston and Union Bay. Federal grants will cover $17 million of the project costs, including money from the CVRD’s annual gas tax fund allocation. Funds need to be spent by September 2018.

Cumberland does not have the financial ability to borrow the money necessary for any of the proposed treatment options on its own, says a report from Village CAO Sundance Topham.

Of note is the fact that Cumberland is out of compliance with provincial regulations regarding liquid waste treatment.

Its lagoon-based treatment system discharges treated effluent to Maple Creek, which flows into Trent River and then discharges into Baynes Sound.

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There will also be desserts, and beverages from CocoaNuts Coffee Bar, Hester Creek Winery (Okanagan) and Vancouver Island Brewery available for purchase.

The musical triple bill will cover a variety of genres, as indie rockers Zerbin, harmonious folk rockers The River and The Road and local blues man Luke Blu Guthrie all take the stage.

Tickets for the Fresh Fest are now on sale at freshfesttickets. com The Comox Valley BC Seafood & Shellfish Festival runs from June 12-21.

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Election for a Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and 2 directors will be held at this time. Special Guests include Bruce Dumont, President of MNBC, Lissa Smith, Regional Director, Clara Dalcol-Morin, Provincial Women’s Representative and Al Edkins, MNBC Regional Senator.

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Besides serving the community as a member of Courtenay council, Doug Hillian works for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. He is the director of practice for North Central Vancouver Island and is also the youth justice director for the entire Island.

“It sort of follows on from my earlier career as a probation officer,” he said. “I worked as a provincial consultant, and I’ve been a senior manager for about eight years.”

He is also a volunteer facilitator and a board member at the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre.

And he plays soccer, and sings in a local jazz choir.

“I love the activity in both of them,” said Hillian, noting the connections he has made in the community. “You’re kicking a ball with somebody, or singing next to them in a choir. You have no idea, until you get to know them, who they are, what they do for a living. You get people from every walk of life.”

Born in Scotland, Hillian’s family emigrated to Canada “in the great wave of teachers that came out from the old country, back when B.C. was recruiting teachers in the ’50s and ’60s.”

He grew up in Kelowna, and came to the Valley in 1979.

Back when there was a North Island soccer league, he played for the Waverley which became the Cumberland Auction Athletics.

He temporarily hung up the cleats when he started a family, then laced them back up in the ’90s.

A team trip to San Diego in 1992 was a memorable occasion.

“I’ve pretty much played my whole adult life, and I always enjoyed it. And I got the opportunity to coach my kids.”

These days, Hillian plays either defence or midfield with the Comox Valley Masters soccer club.

Joining forces with rival players from Campbell River, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni and Nanaimo, he and other locals have also competed in the annual BC Seniors Games for athletes on the far side of 55.

“I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about being considered a senior,” Hillian said, recalling his first year at the Games. “Then I thought, ‘I’ll be a rookie on this squad’.

“It’s been great,” he added. “You get to play with guys that you’ve been on the opposite side of the field with for many years…I think as long as you try to play within yourself there’s no reason why you can’t keep it going. That’s probably a good metaphor for a lot of things in life.”

An avid outdoorsman, for many years Hillian was also a member of the now defunct Bigfoot Hiking and Debating Society — which is a three-time champion at trivia nights in Cumberland.

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he BC Liberal government is in the process of adopting the Election Amendment Act, which will give candidates and political parties the ability to access hitherto private data about voters from past provincial elections.

The main purpose behind the law is to allow well-funded political parties, notably the BC Liberals and NDP, to “mine” voter data and craft campaigns to encourage their own supporters to come to the polls, while at the same time (and likely quite secretly) coming up with ways of targeting specific supporters of the other parties from casting votes. Along the way, they will be digging into voters’ privacy in a way that has caused the Information and Privacy Commissioner great concerns.

It is unfortunate that there has been so little attention paid to this. As South Delta independent MLA Vicki Huntington noted in a press release, after an amendment to the bill was defeated, “People don’t want to be targeted or harassed based on whether or not they voted. This bill won’t encourage voter participation. It will reinforce voter cynicism.”

The amendment, introduced by Oak Bay-Gordon Head Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver, called for a delay in implementing the law until there was more public consultation.

While the NDP supported the amendment, the BC Liberal majority voted against it.

B.C. is, in some ways, the wild west of politics. There are no restrictions on donations from businesses, associations, wealthy individuals or unions to political campaigns.

The amounts raised by the BC Liberals and the NDP are considerably more than is truly needed to properly run a campaign. The BC Liberals alone raised more than $10 million last year.

Now the political parties are being handed another tool that will allow them to hone their message and specifically target individuals.

Citizens should always be suspicious when governments bring in new laws that are not even on the radar screen for ordinary people.

This law is designed solely to help those who are already hip-deep in politics.

There was no public outcry calling for political parties to be given more information about voters.

This law is an invasion of privacy and will only lead to political manipulation, all in the name of winning an election.

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POLITICS

We might call ourselves Super, Natural or even The Best Place on Earth, but how is B.C. viewed around the world?

Ever since U.S. billionaires and their environmental clients decided more than a decade ago to supervise our society, the impression that British Columbia is a primitive colonial backwater in need of “saving” has only been reinforced.

In late April, the province and coastal aboriginal leaders announced completion of marine planning areas for Haida Gwaii and the North and Central Coast. U.S. activists knew about the announcement weeks before the legislature press gallery did, and a documentary crew was sent up to advance the narrative of the saving of the “Great Bear Rainforest.”

Within minutes of the announcement, the World Wildlife Fund website trumpeted the creation of the “Great Bear Sea,” continuing the penchant of outsiders for renaming large

cancer study and grossly exaggerated greenhouse gas claims compared to U.S. coal and oil production.

The effort has since expanded to natural gas, with false horror stories about “fracking” finding a receptive global audience.

B.C.’s Auditor General issued a report last week calling on the province to do more to prevent the “cumulative effects” of industrial development. A familiar example of this is the struggle to maintain caribou herds in northern B.C. The B.C. government mustered a response from the multiple ministries that have worked on this since 2010.

Among other things, they noted that 90 per cent of B.C.’s vast area is now covered by regional land use plans created to manage cumulative impacts. A whopping 37 per cent of B.C. is designated as parks and protected areas for environmental and cultural values.

Maybe that’s still not good enough, but it’s better than anything I can find in Europe or the U.S. That’s particularly true of California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, a pipeline spill, heavy oil refining and gridlocked freeways.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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parts of B.C. to fit their marketing strategies.

Unlike the “Great Bear Rainforest” land use deal of 2007, the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and Greenpeace were not represented. Instead, Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan sat beaming in the audience.

McMillan’s role in directing U.S. foundation money to B.C. has prompted him to declare himself “a principal architect of the Great Bear Rainforest project,” although in the early years he and his staff (currently 24 people) stayed behind the scenes while Sierra, Greenpeace et al took the credit.

At the event, two aboriginal leaders gave a nod to the real funder of the ongoing effort to “save” the B.C. coast, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Gordon Moore is a co-founder of Intel Corp., maker of most of the world’s computer processor chips, now spending his vast fortune on the Amazon basin, B.C. and other “threatened” places.

Other Silicon Valley and Seattle billionaires helped finance the original effort, and a strategy document surfaced in 2008 describing their plan to de-market the Alberta oilsands by creating a blockade against energy exports on our Pacific coast.

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Art: Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents:“WEST COAST RENDITIONS” a SHOW & SALE by CHARLOTTE DEPTFORD” June 2-21. Open Tues – Sat from 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 – 4 pm, Closed Monday.

Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www. pearlellisgallery.com.

ALEX WALTON: The World According to Alex Walton at Studio B Gallery in Cumberland (2704 Dunsmuir Avenue,).

TRULY HUMAN - Wayne Mackenzie, Designer Goldsmith presents “Truly Human” by InaGriet Raatz-von Hirschhausen, This international treasure charmingly points out human characteristics in a very surprising way combining casual West Coast style, European Flair with universal humour. Free admission. #105, 1995 Cliffe Ave. Denman Summer Gallery - PAINTINGS: LINE, COLOUR, and FORM by Josephine Fletcher. May 30-June 12.

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GINGER GOODWIN - As part of the 30th annual Miners’ Memorial Weekend, Nanaimo’s professional theatre company TheatreOne will present a special staged reading of “The Ginger Goodwin Story “ - a new play by Michael Stephen on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland United Church. $5 to $10 sliding scale admission

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Thursday, June 4 OPEN MIC - Open Jam Night with Barry & Friends at the Mex Pub. 8 p.m. start.

Friday, June 5 RIVER AND THE ROAD Sincere storytelling mixed with strong harmonies, heavy percussion breakdowns and dynamic arrangements, embodies their sound. $12 advance tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 and online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

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Church Hall (1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay) to support a Syrian refugee family to resettle in the Comox Valley. Tickets $50 include whole lobster, full chef-prepared buffet, plus oyster bar by donation, cash bar, silent auction, door prizes, music by Fiddlejam and Richard Caissie, Tickets at Christ the King office, Laughing Oyster Bookstore, Red Carpet Consignment Fashion at the Sid Evergreen Club presents ‘A Century of Fashion’ Fashion Show, in the Conference Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, no host bar. Fashions provided

by La Cache Fashions, Jim’s Clothes Closet , and Courtenay Little Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite fashion from any decade! Prize for the most original outfit! FMI call 250-338-1000 LIVE ROCK - The Enablers play at The Mex Pub on Ryan Road.

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Tuesday, June 9 Euchre - Comox Seniors Centre, 1801 Beaufort Ave. We play 8 games of euchre for about 2hrs and 15 minutes. $1 of the$1.25 entry fee is returned in prizes. Those wishing to play on an ongoing basis after a week or two of playing will require a $30 annual membership.

Wednesday, June 10 FOLK RESIDENCY - Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox have reunited, and they’ve made the Cumberland Hotel their new Wednesday night home. The music starts at 7:30.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Country greats impersonated - Courtenay Legion Br#17 is presenting Tribute to Country Music Greats. Featuring spot-on impersonations of The Judds, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks the show will be in the upper Legion Hall. Advance Tickets available at Courtenay Legion Lounge, Laughing Oyster Book Store or Call Marjorie Walters @250335-0656.

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Zuks treated unfairly by the Comox Valley Regional District

Dear editor, Regarding RD Steps In On Staircase (Comox Valley Record, May 26), it sounds as if the Zuks pulled a fast one on the CVRD by not applying for permits on the rip-rap and their stairs.

This is most certainly not the case.

However, is this yet another example of flawed process by the CVRD? Many years ago they and their neighbours lost approx. three metres of their waterfront bank due to a winter storm. After checking with the Department of Fisheries regarding timing, they applied to the CVRD to install some foreshore protection, but after much delay by the CVRD, they were told it wasn’t needed. Fearing for their property and not wanting to miss the DOF time slot, they installed it anyway as a neighbour who worked for the CVRD was able to obtain permits. They followed his example and at exactly the same time.

Regarding the stairs, neighbours and others also used them from time to time, including the fire department to put out illegal beach fires.

After numerous repairs to their old stairs (built pre-1973), they had them completely and professionally rebuilt. However, they did not know they required permits for the replacement of the existing stairs. The RD threatened to file an injunction on the Zuk’s property if they did not get the required permits and comply. Unfortunately, they have spent three years and $75,000 trying to comply up to this point, but the goal posts keep changing. They have had specialists prepare numerous reports (surveys, geotechnical, environmental) in support of the structures and finally reached an agreement with the CVRD last November.

They have fulfilled all the obli-

gations and removed the staircase, supplied yet more professional reports but now the CVRD is reneging on the agreement by holding back an amount of their security deposit and demanding that Lisa and John now pay the substantial CVRD legal costs of their Victoria lawyer. Again, this is after they reached an agreement and fulfilled all of their obligations. These are good, hardworking folks who are at the end of their rope. They have done everything in their power not to make this litigious and to make this right.

Lisa and John also want and deserve fair and open access to their elected officials, without the bullying and censorship by the staff at the CVRD office hiding behind in-camera meetings. Lastly, a website has been launched to allow the Zuks to tell more of their story in their own words at whathappenedtoourstairs. com.

Ernst Vegt Comox

This person not happy with town hall meeting minutes

Dear editor, A public hearing convened on May 5, 2015. The meetings’ stated purpose was to be a forum in which town residents would be abled to address the proposed development on Comox Ave. The proposed project being a scheme to replace the Lorne pub’s former footprint in the way of harmony to acknowledge our town’s nautical theme with its historical antecedents.

The town residents who addressed the Comox council had very divergent viewpoints which are now ensconced into the public record and posted on the town’s website for all to read. Let us ask ourselves if this is in fact ‘the minutes’ about 100 or so of us heard debated in real time on May 5, 2015 ?

Each citizen who valiantly spoke at the public hearing that evening did so by duly exercising their respective freedom(s) of opinion and expression as set forth in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“Political expression” and even the word “opinion” is one of the “fundamental rights” specifically mentioned as being enshrined by the Charter.

Each citizen’s “representation” entered into the now published minutes were rightfully reworded into accurate synopses with the notable exception of this person’s expression of careful thought and opinion. The Town of Comox choose to sum up my remarks in one short sentence. Namely, this 20-year-plus resident was in opposition to “the development.”

Amazingly, the Town of Comox choose to redact this person’s freedom of expression which in turn has now purportedly tainted the proceedings of the public hearing of May 5, 2015.

The net effect of this chill on free speech is to tamper down our constitutionally protected behaviours.

As “the development” (which sells real estate and liquor) is being promulgated by council, our collective political discourse has been breached.

In witness to the “omission from the minutes” there exists the citizens who listened intently to my representation, a heartfelt thank you. These folks know what they heard and applauded too on that evening the Rec Centre.

No one can erase their minds.

This person will begin to petition council to enact an amendment to the official minutes of “the public hearing” in an effort to resuscitate our collective political discourse as promised by the Charter.

The minutes are the medium.

Rick Davis Comox

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Bishops rebuild the family business ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

When Brian Bishop and his wife Gail purchased Sea Breeze Lodge on Hornby Island 43 years ago, he questioned what he was getting his family into.

“He said ‘Gail, you don’t know the first thing about running a resort or any cooking,’” explains his wife while relaxing on the deck of their newly-built lodge prior to a celebration dinner.

“I said what the heck, I’ve been cooking for a family of five, I can cook for a family of 30 or 40. And it went from there,” she adds.

Over the course of four decades, the Bishop family has proven their resiliency many times, but it was put to the test last year - May 25, 2014 - when a massive fire ravaged the lodge, reducing the building to a charred pile of rubble.

The 16 cabins remained intact and no one was injured, but the main building, which housed the dining area, kitchen, officers and laundry facilities burned to the ground.

The fire happened 20 days before a scheduled wedding.

“A year ago, looking at the rubble that was there, it

was really hard to visualize this being here. For us, it’s incredible what our family has gone through this year.

It’s amazing,” says Stephen Bishop, one of Gail and Brian’s three sons, who now operates the resort.

“Back then, visualizing this right now, I didn’t think it would have happened.”

Less than two weeks after the devastating fire, the family persevered. They had a commitment to guests, long-term bookings to fill, and weddings to host. Rather than stop operations, they only saw one option.

“After the fire, we all sat back and had to make a decision what to do. There was a lot of push, saying let’s

forget about it, let’s not do anything, rent the cabins for the summer, think about it later,” Stephen says.

“We chose to go ahead and do it. So we all stepped forward and jumped right into it - 20 days after the fire we had a temporary kitchen set up, a beautiful marquee tent, and we did a wedding. It was quite incredible.”

One year later, on a warm spring evening in the lodge overlooking the ocean, the Bishop family takes turns at a microphone, sharing memories and thank yous to a room full of friends, volunteers and family.

Many of those who fill the room came together during the past six months to help the family rebuild not only the lodge, but their livelihood.

The family hosted an anniversary dinner to celebrate and pass along their gratitude, and Stephen explains all credit goes to his crew.

“Everyone else who looked at this project said there’s not a chance we can do (it).We had an incredible crew who worked together, anywhere from five people, going to 20 people at a time. Six months ... to construct this unbelievable resort, and we’re so, so proud of it.”

••• It was in the late ’60s when Brian and Gail “fell in love with Hornby.”

The couple were living in Edmonton when they initially purchased another piece of property on the Island. When they found out Sea Breeze was for sale, Gail told Brian she wanted to buy it.

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Watching friends and volunteers make their way into the dining room a year later, Brian says he knew his family could tackle the rebuild in such a short period of time.

“It’s a resilient family to start with. Jeffery, Stephen and families they just pulled their weight and away they went.” “(We’re) happy. Very happy. And very proud of the children,” adds Gail.

••• Granddaughter Carlyn Bishop, who helps operate the lodge, says the past year has had a bit of everything.

“It’s been a roller-coaster to say the least. Ups and downs, happy, sad. It’s been exactly one year since the fire and I remember a year ago thinking I don’t know what I’m going to do. I didn’t know what was going to go on; I would never have expected this - this is incredible.”

The building encapsulates true west coast contemporary style reconditioned millwork are highlights of the large dining area, which features post-and-beam construction, reclaimed sliding doors and special touches such as wood recycled from the Nalley’s potato chip factory.

Carlyn notes the building has a similar footprint to the old lodge, but has an entirely new style.

“It still has that same warm feeling, but just a little bit extra.”

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So I had another thought: 52 acres, if I chopped it up, I could sell it real estate. That didn’t happen,” he says with a laugh.

“We ran the place.”

Gail explains in the beginning, there was very little staff, but over time, family began to show interest in helping out. Following 20 years of operating the resort themselves, they handed over the main duties to their family.

“Last year, when we had the temporary thing, we had seven Bishops working here. The three granddaughters, Stephen and Jeffery and their wives. It was very much a family concern,” notes Gail.

Both Gail and Brian were having dinner at the lodge when the fire broke out last year.

One of the kitchen staff came into the main dining room area and told everyone to clear the room, explains Brian.

He initially thought it was a kitchen fire on a stove, and it would be extinguished quickly.

“The people we were with, I ushered them out the door, and as I got out I looked at the front of the building, and there was flames about 20 feet high. I said that’s it, there’s nothing that’s going to stop it. It just swept the building within a period of half an hour.”

While she was hopeful for the future of the lodge, the stress of the fire and subsequent planning took its toll on Gail.

“I was hopeful, we did have the place insured so that it might cover part of it which it has. But it was terribly stressful; I ended up in hospital both in Comox and

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When gums are not clean the bacteria living in the tartar cause the gums to become red and inflamed.

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TRENDING DECOR IDEAS, LOCAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

Vinyl is flooring’s Comeback Kid ■ Katie Maximick

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Once considered old fashioned, vinyl flooring is making a big comeback in North America, thanks to advances in fabrication, printing technology, and environmental awareness.

In fact, the growing

popularity of luxury vinyl flooring is forecasted to help boost the hard surface flooring industry in the U.S. by 6.1 per cent a year, according to Freedonia Group.

“Vinyl flooring can have a bad name because when it came out they tried to make it as cheap as possible,” explains Kelly Henwood, owner of Comox Valley Floor Centre in Courtenay.

“It was a product that was 4mm (thick) and under, but to get a

good vinyl click you really need 5 mm and up for it to work properly.”

“The inhaus luxury vinyl plank (flooring) is great,” he added. “It has a composite core, so it’s thicker, easier to install and heat doesn’t have any effect on it. It’s easier for the do-it-yourselfer, it’s totally waterproof, and it doesn’t really need to be acclimatized. It’s just a great floor.

We’ve sold hundreds of pallets of it.”

Two of the biggest reasons for the rising popularity of luxury vinyl flooring are its cheaper cost, as well as its durability, both appealing to families, business owners and everyone in between.

It is 100 per cent waterproof, easy to clean and difficult to damage.

“It’s very, very durable, and it’s pretty popular because, for its price point, it’s not indestructible, but it’s pretty close,” Henwood said. “It’s very family friendly

for pets and kids, and it’s stylish, too.”

“One of the big things is you don’t have to worry about moisture getting through the joints. It’s not going to affect it like laminate where it swells up.”

Comox Valley Floor Centre has installed over 100,000 feet of luxury vinyl flooring without a single complaint, says Henwood.

They carry vinyl click flooring as well as drop-and-done vinyl, which is easy to install and great for condos or upper floors because of its soundproofing.

Thanks to modern printing technology, it can be hard to tell the difference between some luxury vinyl flooring and real hardwood, which is great for the consumer on a budget.

“We’re getting a lot more people doing full houses in vinyl because it looks a lot more like regular wood.

It fools people all the time,” Henwood said.

“In our store it outsells laminate probably 10 to one.

If the people like the product and the design, that’s where they want to go. The designing implications are huge because you can do more with vinyl products than you can with others.”

Like many companies today, vinyl flooring manufacturers are also going green, producing more eco-friendly options for consumers, and more recently, introducing products without potentially dangerous chemicals called phthalates.

Within the next two weeks, Comox Valley Floor Centre will become one of only three stores in B.C. to carry a new, phthalate-free line of vinyl flooring made by the brand inhaus. The Summit series is a “virgin” luxury vinyl product,

meaning it contains no recycled material and therefore has zero emissions and no phthalates.

“It’s the greenest product on the market by miles,” Henwood said about the Summit line. “This is the new generation of vinyl plank. It’s 100 per cent waterproof and, more importantly, 100 per cent stable.

Heat won’t affect it and it can handle cold up to minus-40.”

“We pride ourselves on our product,” he added, “And we’re always willing to go to the ends of the Earth to find the product our customers want.”

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Executive, elegant home on .61 acre. Private yard, over 3,000 sq.ft., with guest room over garage. Beautiful! $569,900

4336 Forbidden Plateau Rd.

5.5 acres classic Cape Cod with private setting, verandah, 4 bedrooms, French doors, wood trim. $519,000

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Riverfront. Private setting with tall hedge and treed deck. Rancher with detached office/studio. .34 acre. $479,900

LyLE

1658 Sitka Ave. 1813 sq.ft., .2 of an acre, private setting, fir floors, trim & French doors. $419,900

LISA

5157 Island Hwy. N. 5 acres with water & septic. Minutes to town. $499,900

KATHLEEN

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 3-4 2265 Neptune Way, Comox 8-year-old rancher, mountain views, includes appliances. $375,000 Independently Owned & Operated

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26-1220 Guthrie Rd. Beautiful patio home. 2038 sq.ft., 3 BRs, 3 baths, private yard. $349,000

2844 Bryden Pl. Rancher backing onto walking paths.

Laminate flooring. $346,900

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304-1970 Comox Ave. Top floor 2 BR, 2 bath, facing east for sun condo. $219,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-2 4935 N. Island Hwy. 1/2 acre, 2300 sq.ft., woodstove, 4 BRs, 2 baths, views. $299,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 11:45-12:45 4-50 Anderton Ave. Walk, walk, walk. 2 min. to downtown Courtenay. Adorable patio home. $219,000

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107A-D, 1800 Riverside Lane Vacation getaway & investment on the river in Courtenay. $219,900

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Community Forest Society is hosting the 2015 Cumberland Home and Garden Tour and it is filled with delightful surprises.

Featuring 14 homes, gardens and

built spaces, the upcoming tour is a reflection of the eclectic and creative spirit of the Village. From classic heritage homes to unique new designs and from cool stone work to back yard

BLACK CREEK-OYSTER BAY (BCOB) WATER SERVICE AREA Community Information Meeting

Join us for a community information meeting to review the comprehensive BCOB water rate study.

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

LIVING WATERS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 2222 Regent Road, Black Creek The CVRD will present information on well water capacity and conservation issues. There will also be a discussion on monthly volume thresholds and the rate increases that come into effect for the billing period ending June 30, 2015.

For questions or inquires, contact the CVRD’s engineering branch at 250-334-6056 or by email at: engineeringservices@comoxvalleyrd.ca Prior to the meeting, residents are encouraged to review the frequently asked questions (FAQs). The FAQs provide clarity on the 2015 water rate review. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/waterratereview.

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firepits and beautiful waterworks, the tour offers the opportunity see the inspiration and innovation that goes into the homes and gardens of the community. Diverse architecture from across Cumberland’s 130 years as well as food gardens, heritage trees, ponds, paths, studios, trellises, fruit and berries, patios and decks are all featured in this diverse and engaging self guided tour.

The Cumberland Home and Garden Tour will also include some cool extras.

Many of the host properties are featuring guests artists, exhibiting the paintings, sculptures, designs and creations of many talented Comox Valley residents.

Refreshments and other treats will also appear along the way, presented by volunteer forest fairies who will keep the whole event flowing smoothly.

The Cumberland Home and Garden Tour is a fundraiser for the Cumberland Forest Project and is sponsored by First Credit Union and Insurance.

Advance tickets for the tour are on sale now through Delphine’s in Cumberland, Rattan Plus Home and Patio in Courtenay, at First Credit Union locations across the Valley, or online through www. cumberlandforect. com. Tickets are $25 and are redeemed for a souvenir passport at Village Square in Cumberland on June 27.

Mark the date and make plans with friends and family for a day-long exploration of homes and gardens in the Village. Expect the unexpected.

To find out more about the Cumberland Forest or the Home and Garden Tour or to get involved as a donor or volunteer visit www.cumberlandforest.com or email info@cumberlandforest.com.

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The May 2015 benchmark price of a single-family home in the Comox Valley was $323,800, up slightly over 2014.

In the Campbell River area that price was $278,400, an increase of 6.35 per cent from last year.

The Parksville-Qualicum area saw its benchmark price rise by 4.10 per cent to $362,000, while Nanaimo’s benchmark price rose 3.90 per cent to $351,600.

Duncan reported a benchmark price of $297,300, an increase of 5.42 per cent over the same month in 2014.

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330 Glacier View Dr | Rare find! 0.37 acre

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$209,000

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$155,000

2276 Mckenzie Ave | No GST to pay! 0.14

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$129,900

$999,000

1883 Avonlee Rd | 0.37 acre lot with zoning

8770 Island Hwy | Over 50 acres of subdivid-

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Single Family $289,000

1410 10th Street | Spacious 3 br, 2 bath

$259,900

rancher on 0.24 acre located in the popular Courtenay E. district. MLS 392946

1375 Piercy Rd | 4 br, 1 bath character home on 0.6 acre lot, zoned R2.

MLS 384480

$269,900

2764 Penrith Ave | Cumberland 3

br + bonus room, 2 bath home full of character and charm. MLS 391197

$299,000

58 Mitchell Rd | Cape cod style

home with 4 br, 2 bath on 0.2 acre lot.

MLS 390674

Single Family $434,900

1891 Greenwood Cres | Updated

3 br, 3 bath home on peaceful 0.6 acreage just min. to town. MLS 391641

$499,000

395 Evergreen Ave | Unobstructed city & mountain views from this 4 br, 2 bath home on 0.5 acres. MLS 388425

$499,900

$829,900

340 Nelson St | Oceanview home.

Beautifully designed 4 br, 3 bath home with over 3400 sqft of quality features.

MLS 388392

451 & 507 Webb Rd | 2 perfect homes on 3.61 acres. Custom-built 3 br, 3 bath main home with tons of quality features. MLS 381411

$1,075,000

2250 Clark Rd | Spacious 4400 sqft

home on 14 acres with breathtaking mountain & farmland views! MLS 387793

Duplex and Condos $189,900

107-2676 S Island Hwy | Waterview luxury

condo in Willow Point with 3 br, 2 bath with open floor plan. MLS 390717.

$249,900

650A Cormorant St | Lovely 2 br, 2 bath rancher duplex in central Comox with fully fenced, easy-care lot. MLS 388611

$289,000

2662A Tater Pl | Newer south-facing home on

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$324,900

614-3666 Royal Vista Way | Newest luxury condo in Corinthia Estates at Crown Isle Golf Community with 2 br, 2 baths. MLS 388806

Commercial

$324,900

2-202 2456 Rosewall Cres |

Residential suite up and commercial down! Multitude of possibilities on over 2000sqft. MLS 389280

$325,000

1506 Ryan E Rd | 1.03 acres, zoned Light Industrial, with plenty of potential! Walking distance to CFB Comox.

MLS 373207.

$349,000

1049 Braidwood Rd | 0.43 acre

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Mortgage Alliance is proud to welcome Ted Powell to its team of independent mortgage professionals. Ted has been assisting clients for over 20 years with their financial health and has experience with two major financial institutions in addition to the mortgage broker industry. His wealth of knowledge will help you navigate the changes and options for your new purchase, renewal or refinance. Ted welcomes all past, present and new clients to contact him with any and all inquires.

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1-201 2456 Rosewall Cres | Resi-

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$575,000

925 Braidwood Rd | 3.06 acre

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They sold out a pair of house concerts last year and there’s no reason to expect anything less this time around.

Talented young Victoria musicians Quinn and Qristina Bachand have acquired a big following internationally, in Canada, and here on the North Island.

Over the last two years you may have seen Quinn performing locally at concerts with Ashley McIsaac, Pierre Schryer, and Shane Cook. And you may have been lucky enough to see Quinn and his sister Qristina performing at Gardeners Green Folk Club house concerts.

As their following grows, so too do their venues, and Merville is no exception.

The Bachands have outgrown the house concert setting, so this year’s show, Thursday, June 11, has been moved to the Big Yellow Merville Hall.

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Their first CD, Relative Minors, was released in 2008, and their second, Family, in 2011. Their newest CD, Little Hinges, has just been released, so named for the adage “big things swing on little hinges”.

Qristina’s sultry voice and superb fiddle playing continue to captivate audiences. With a degree in public health under her belt, she will be beginning a masters degree in traditional music at the University of Lim-

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Quinn currently attends the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston on a full scholarship. Despite being only 18 years old, over the years he has toured with a number of top performers including Natalie McMaster and Ashley McIsaac. Quinn also has another musical life with his award-winning gypsy jazz band Brishen. Quinn and Qristina together have won many music awards including Top Traditional Group and Top Duo at the Irish Music Awards.

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The long-time editor of the Campbell River Courier-Islander newspaper recently published a collection of stories titled Fishing Family and Friends – 25 years of stories from the Salmon Capital of the World.

Many of Cameron’s stories live up to his billing by Island Fisherman magazine as “Canada’s funniest outdoors writer”.

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The Comox Valley Airport has opened its featured summer art exhibition, which features two collections of unique artwork from Comox Valley artists.

“The Comox Valley Airport is thrilled to offer a wonderful selection of local art to enhance the passenger experience throughout the summer months – our busiest time of year at YQQ,” said Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow.

“We are pleased to partner with Vancouver Island MusicFest and Mid Island Gifts on two unique collections that will help to convey a sense of place, while promoting some of the more unique aspects of our community.”

Vancouver Island MusicFest will display selected works from its “Capturing The Spirit” collection in the arrivals area and outside On the Fly Café at YQQ. This initiative invites local Comox “Arbutus” by Joe Smith is one of the works featured in the “Visions of Vancouver Island” Valley artists to attend MusicFest and use their creative talents to capture display.

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Using the method of his or her the people, places, events and envi New this year, passengers will have choice, each artist creates an original ronment of communities in northern the chance to win a $25 gift certificate work that reflects the essence of the Vancouver Island. for Mid Island Gifts by casting their festival as seen through their eyes.

In the departures area of the Ter- vote at the gift shop for their favourOver the years many artists have minal, YQQ’s Mid Island Gifts will ite piece on display in the departures participated in “Capturing the Spirit” be featuring its 2015 “Visions of Van- area. including Helen Utsal, Nanci Cook, couver Island” display, which features A random draw will be held on the Josh Klassen, Douglas Walker, Ian Fry selections of original local artwork and 15th of every month from June through and Kate Brown. carvings for sale at the gift shop.

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YQQ’s 2015 public art program, which Anthony, Bev Byerley, Helen Gamble, “Capturing The Spirit” and “Visions showcases Vancouver Island artists Tammy Hunter, Tracy Kobus, Esther of Vancouver Island” run until Novemand aims to enhance the passenger Sample, Joe Smith, Brian and Nancy ber 1. For more information, visit experience by displaying art depicting Street and Andrew Talbot. comoxairport.com/art

Bestselling author at Denman Island book store for signing session Denman resident Sheila Carnegie has once again become a bestselling author with the release of her third book Tales from Old Toad Island, Humourous Adventures of Esmerelda Perkins, Book Two - a follow-up to Dog Days and Nights, Adven-

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Cam Levins smashed the Canadian 10,000m record at the Nike Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, May 29.

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If it was Chris “Bukwas” Anderson’s final bow as an amateur fighter, he ended that portion of his mixed martial arts career with a bang.

Just ask his opponent Mazadak Pourbohloul, who felt that bang in the form of an overhand right that crashed him to the canvas and caused the referee to stop the fight and award Anderson a KO victory at 2:42 of the second round.

The action came May 30 at River Rock Casino in Richmond at Battlefield Fight League 36, where Anderson made his first defence of his BFL amateur welterweight championship.

The Comox Valley Boxing Club & MMA competitor dominated both rounds of the scheduled five-rounder.

It was his sixth straight win and improved his record to 8-2-0. “I feel lucky every time I get out of there without a serious injury. Winning on top of that is nice,” said the soft-spoken Anderson, who is now considering turning pro.

“I think so,” he said of the decision. “Even when I was (in Richmond) there were some guys in the locker room saying,’You should already be pro.’ That was kind of nice. I’m just trying to get the experience.

It’s good that other people are telling me I’m ready.”

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to think he is ready – ended. He made sure middleweight for the they have him ranked that situation didn’t fight. #1 of 91 active West- recur in the second Pourbohloul, who ern Canadian ama- round. fights out of Titan teur welterweights “It was much like MMA in Port Moody, and #1 of 300 active the first. A lot of body had won his first Canadian amateur shots. I dropped him a three fights by firstwelterweights. couple of times. It was round submission.

Anderson was defi- an overhand right With the May 30 nitely ready for his that finished him off. decision in the books, title defence. “In the He went down and the decision to turn first round I hit him I didn’t even pursue pro won’t come immewith a lot of good body him. It was the fifth diately as Anderson shots and is taking a good the sumIt was an overhand right that body kick. mer off I dropped finished him off. He went down and to rest a him two I didn’t even pursue him. It was the couple or three fifth time he’d gone down and the ref of minor times. The injuries kick hurt stopped it. and tend him then Chris anderson to some I jabbed joint pain him and incurred he went down. Then time he’d gone down during “a straight I dropped him with a and the ref stopped year of fighting and good left hook. it.” hard training.”

“There was a lot of While Anderson He is considering boxing, a lot of body made it look easy, he returning to school for shots and he was admitted, “That was diving and first aid stumbling and I’d get one of my toughest courses with an eye on top and get a little fights. He landed a to joining his fellow ground and pound.” couple of big shots … First Nations friend After dominating, that moved me quite at a new fishing busiAnderson found him- a bit,” said Anderson ness in Tofino. self pinned against of Pourbohloul, who Turning pro the cage as the round dropped down from involves joining an

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organization, and Anderson is leaning toward Battlefield.

“They have offered me a contract but I’m just not ready. They wanted me to fight in July (as a pro) but I’m just not prepared for that.”

Long-term, Anderson says he will take things one fight at a time and see where that takes him. He notes that in the pros, the bigger the show, the better the money.

Pursuing a pro career might mean training at worldclass facilities in Thailand, Las Vegas or California, although Anderson notes the Zuma gym in Victoria is one of Canada’s best – and much closer to home.

Anderson thanked his coaches, training partners and sponsors for their support.

More info is on his Facebook page Chris ‘Bukwas’ Anderson and YouTube at Christopher Anderson.

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Help get indoor tennis facility here

Wheeldon in five-way playoff

Local tennis players are being asked to help bring an indoor tennis facility to the Comox Valley.

“We are excited to tell you about an opportunity that will bring us a gigantic step forward towards our goal of building an indoor tennis facility in the Comox Valley that will serve North Vancouver Island,” said Brenda Dean of the North Island Regional Tennis Society.

Kraft Project Play is awarding $250,000 to a Canadian community that is looking to strengthen their community through building places for people to play. Kraft is particularly interested in communities intending to build spaces to play tennis, Dean notes

Atlanta, Georgia’s Drew Weaver defeated Adam Svensson, Taylor Pendrith, Riley Wheeldon and Ross Beal in a playoff on Sunday at Point Grey Golf and Country Club to capture his first Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada title at the PC Financial Open.

The 28-year old carded a final round 3-under 69, including a clutch birdie on the 72nd hole to get into a playoff, then outlasted Svensson on the third extra hole to secure the win and the $31,500 first-place prize.

The playoff finish capped a wild afternoon that saw several players make a charge to the top of the leaderboard.

Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., was the first to post 12-under in the clubhouse after a chip-in eagle at the

“This opportunity is one we cannot pass up and we will need the help of supporters like you to help us achieve this goal.

“The North Island Regional Tennis Society’s (NIRTS) submission needs to tell the story of why this indoor tennis facility is so important to the North Island and what makes the North Island such a deserving candidate to receive this $250,000 prize,” said Dean.

“There are two ways you can assist NIRTS’ efforts to secure this prize: 1. By offering your opinion on the following: a. What sets the Comox Valley/North Vancouver Island’s passion and spirit for sport and active liv-

ing, apart from other communities? b. What impact would the indoor tennis facility have on our community?

2. By sending in photos demonstrating the love people have for tennis in our community.

Please send your thoughts and photos to jennsnave@ hotmail.ca by Friday June, 5.

“Once we have our submission into Kraft we will be looking to the tennis community to assist us in getting people out to vote - so watch for updates.”

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72nd hole. Then Beal, from Uniontown, Ohio, matched him with an eagle putt from eight feet to share the clubhouse lead at 12-under.

Wheeldon, a Comox native with one Mackenzie Tour win, joined them after knocking his approach from the fairway to within four feet and converting the putt, while Svensson, of Surrey, two-putted for birdie after finding the par-5 18th in two.

Weaver had previously reached 12-under with a birdie on the 11th hole, but bogeyed 14 to drop a shot behind. His brilliant approach from the 18th fairway found the par-5 green in two, and a two-putt birdie added his name to the sudden victory playoff.

After Wheeldon, Beal and Pendrith were unable to get

good looks at birdie on the 18th in the first extra hole, Svensson and Weaver both converted from outside of five feet to keep the playoff going.

A second trip up the 18th settled nothing again, as Weaver two-putted for birdie and Svensson got up and down from just beside the green.

Both players found the 1st fairway on the third extra hole, with Weaver hitting his approach in a greenside bunker and Svensson running his through the back of the green into an awkward lie.

After Weaver blasted out to tap-in range, Svensson ran his chip past the hole and lipped out his birdie putt, giving Weaver a tap-in for the win.

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Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. there will be runners and volunteers on the following routes: From Vanier Dr. right on Headquarters Rd. to Merville Rd.; left on Merville Rd., left on Tsolum River Rd.; right on Headquarters Rd., right on Dove Creek Rd.; left on Piercy Road., left on Condensory Rd., right on Cessford Rd., and continue on Grieves Rd.; right on Piercy Rd., left on Condensory Rd. and continues on Dove Creek, Rd to a turn around near Orr Rd. back on Dove Creek Rd to Headquarters Rd., left on Vanier Rd. to the Vanier track.

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column is of the three 13-inch trout that made for a memorable morning fishing.

As I played the fish the eagle did its best to pick them off my line, but by allowing the fish to swim well below the surface prior to netting, I succeeded in keeping my fish.

A technique I use to keep the fish below the surface is to play the fish with the rod horizontal to the lake surface as much as possible, this tends to allow the fish to

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When you find time to look at the world of nature around you, from the comfort of a small anchored boat, it is amazing what you see.

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My next move was to carefully suggest to Elaine that it might be a good time for me to go trout fishing; although I rarely go fishing on popular lakes on the weekend. She agreed as long as I was prepared to provide fresh trout for supper.

On Saturday morning I left home just after 6:30 a.m. so I could find a place to park on a weekend. I arrived at my chosen lake shortly after 7 a.m. and was fishing by 7:30. I was surprised that the parking lot was empty and I was the first boat on the lake. There was a brisk wind out of the Northwest.

I started with my “go-to” caddis pupae pattern and a dragonfly nymph, both patterns on sinking lines. After a half hour of fishing and no action I changed the nymph to a #14 black micro leech. At about 9 a.m. I had a firm hit on the small leech and eventually fooled the eagle and netted a prime 13 inch one-meal trout.

I noted that the bite co-coincided with the beginning of a major solunar period.

During the next hour I took another nice trout on the small leech pattern. There was very little surface action and I was beginning to wonder if the bite was going to materialize.

I had not had any action on my sedge pupae so I changed it to a bright red leech pattern a friend had given me. I soon had a solid hit on the new pattern, but the fish didn’t stay around.

As noon approached I netted another prime fish taken on the new pattern – from under the persistent passes of a determined eagle.

By noon I had three prime one-meal trout in my fish box and it was time to consider my options.

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Another first for this season was a large loon that came by the boat as I enjoyed my lunch. There is so much more to fishing than catching fish.

Last week I received a phone call from a fisher who reads the column and he recounted an experience he and his wife had on Maple Lake. They saw a small plume of smoke coming from a spot on the shore near the path. They landed their canoe and with plastic bags of water extinguished a small fire that could have had serious consequences.

A special “Thank You” to this caring couple – and a plea to smokers and others – PLEEEEEZE!!! be careful with fire in our tinder-dry forests.

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts.

In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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Outdoor FitCamp benefits KidSport Saturday, June 6 is National Move for Health and Fitness Day and BodyNetix Professional Fitness Training and Rice Toyota Courtenay are celebrating with an On-location Outdoor FitCamp with proceeds going to KidSport Comox Valley.

The Outdoor On-Location FitCamp is Saturday, June 6 at Simms Millennium Park starting at 9:30 a.m. and will run for about an hour.

“BodyNetix FitCamp is a fantastic way to be active and get into shape. Our clientele includes people of all ages and abilities, we offer over 27 different classes per week and the professional trainers on our staff cater to the needs of the individuals in a fun and team like group environment,” explains Megan Penney, co-owner of BodyNetix. “We are excited to be offering this On-location FitCamp with the proceeds of the drop-in fees going directly to KidSport Comox Valley.”

KidSport Comox Valley was formed in 2008 and is one of over 40 chapters in B.C. The local organization is 100 per cent volunteer.

KidSport believes no child should be left on the sidelines and all children should have the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports.

KidSport provides financial grants (up to $300) to remove financial barriers that prevent kids from playing organized sport. In 2015, 61 children in the Comox Valley were proudly sponsored to participate in a sport of their choice. All donations and money raised in the Comox Valley supports local young athletes.

Andrew Rice of Rice Toyota Courtenay has been a member of BodyNetix for the last three years. “I believe the BodyNetix FitCamp is the most effective way to get into shape, gain overall strength and improve cardio. June of 2014 I had my femur reconstructed from a previous injury, as soon as I was able to start a fitness program again I have been going to classes twice a week, and now, eight months later I am in better physical shape than I was prior to the surgery.”

“I would like to welcome all past and current members as well as new people to try out our Outdoor FitCamp on Saturday,” says Penney.

“We have a great class planned including music and smoothie bar for after the workout.

“Please contact myself at 250-871-2400 or admin@bodynetix.com to register or for more details.”

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Tips for minimizing family conflict regarding elder care The primary caregiver can be so used to “doing it all” they may have a difficult time letting go of the reins. Being honest about what each sibling needs and inviting each other into a dialogue around problem solving puts everyone on level ground.

Be careful how competent you are: Caregivers need to be very competent when it comes to caring for elderly parents. Sometimes, siblings don’t realize the primary caregiver needs a break because they make it look so easy. Be open and willing to share your feelings of burnout and ask for help. And siblings, always assume that the primary caregiver needs a break.

Give yourself extra time: One of the best way out-oftown siblings can help, is to come and help in person.

There can be a lot to talk about, so prepare to come a little earlier so the primary caregiver doesn’t feel rushed or stressed about getting all the information down. Being specific about the type of help that is needed is also very

■ Wendy Johnstone SANDWICH GENERATION

Last column discussed the common pitfalls of family dynamics and conflict. How can we “share the care” without creating unnecessary conflict? It all comes down to family members being able to make key decisions together; reaching consensus on dividing the caregiving tasks and how well they work as a team. Here are some tips to minimize family conflict when caring for aging relatives.

Stay on equal footing: Siblings who are the primary caregiver for their parents often become the “experts” and this can feel intimidating for long-distance siblings or for those working full-time or raising a family. This lack of confidence may come across as criticism simply because that sibling just “doesn’t know”.

helpful and primary caregivers should consider writing a detailed list.

Don’t forget about each other: Take time to spend time with your brother or sister; nurture the bond and relationship you have. Keep the lines of communication open not just as it concerns parents but with your own lives.

Know what you want: If you’re the main caregiver, be clear. Do you want a sibling to relieve you at some point? Do you want whoever can afford it to hire someone to come in and help you? Or do you actually want to be in charge of everything, but want to be acknowledged and thanked?

Share financials: Caregivers who are given financial authority should share details about expenses with the others on the care team, even when not asked. Being transparent helps to build trust.

Be part of the solution: If you find yourself in conflict with a family member, step back and get some perspective. Consider your role in

Community Impact Funds recipients announced First Credit Union & Insurance recently announced the 2015 recipients of the annual Community Impact Funds.

In Courtenay, a $2,700 award will go to the Comox Valley Family Services Association (CVFSA), Creating Calm program, and in Cumberland, an $800 award will go to the Cumberland Community School Society (CCSS), Mamacentric program.

The CVFSA Creating Calm program is for children 7-12 years of age who have excessive worry, anxiety, apprehen-

sion, and/or distress that can interfere with daily life. This grant will allow for the inclusion of a group of 13-15 year olds and provide them with a safe space to receive information and share their feelings with peers who also experience similar feelings.

In Cumberland, the CCSS has expanded programming to address the needs of all village residents. Working in partnership with the local school, volunteers, and community organizations the CCSS currently provides programs

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the conflict, and ask yourself if you’re acting out an old family role or resentment. Avoid talking when angry and seek support and

insight.

Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions.

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A Fitting moniker for this Honda Then there’s how it drives. All Fits are What’s in a name? Quite a lot in the auto powered by a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, i-VTEC industry. engine producing 130 horsepower and If a vehicle is “improperly” titled, 114 lb-ft of torque. the remnants of those poorly made It’s small but mighty and can be paired boardroom decisions will likely survive with either a six-speed manual or a the ages. It’ll not only find ridicule on Continuously Variable Transmission enthusiast sites, like “Top 10 Worst Car (CVT). While I’d normally sing praises Names,” but it can serve as a case study The Fit is a joy about the manual – I still will because on what NOT to call a vehicle. to drive and has it is easy to work with and gear throws Then there are the cases where you get are well balanced – the CVT is very it spot on. Some cars don’t even need a flair in the looks good. For the days when you happen to formal introduction. Meaning, you don’t department. be in traffic, the CVT is even better! have to say the automaker beforehand The tailoring of the Fit is also another like: Mustang, Integra, Gallardo, Gremlin. Alexandra Straub one of its high points. It has grown up, Think of it as the automotive equivalent and embodies sleek lines that were ofto Cher, Beyoncé, or Madonna. ten reserved for higher-end cars. The interior and I have To add to the list hits, there’s the Fit. The 2015 Honda a love/hate relationship. I am definitely not a fan of the Fit. Probably one of the most appropriately named cars touchscreen in the EX-L Navi trim. That’s because you on the planet. It’s ripe with play-on-word puns and have to control pretty much everything from it, except scenarios. the climate.

Heck, I could spend the better part of the review focusI will give it style points because the centre stack is ing on just that but don’t worry, I won’t. streamlined and easy on the eyes. But I like a combiIt truly is a car that can fit into your everyday repernation of buttons and gauges when it comes toire and with a fitting starting price of $14,495 (plus to controlling the audio, navigation, a $1,995 destination charge). system settings and more. It’s a It does so many things well. Sure, it’s a small vehicle, personal preference so but there is room for five inside and an amazing amount of storage space. There’s 470L with the rear seats up and 1,492L with the seats folded down. And those rear seats fold flat. Flat as in flat as a pancake.

An added bonus is that the bumper/trunk isn’t particularly high off the ground. So if you have trouble lifting larger or heavier items up, this will be a welcome perk.

Though my road bicycle isn’t particularly heavy, it is awkward. But when placing it inside the Fit, its wide trunk opening, low seats and fold flat features got a 10/10 in my books.

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I’m not saying there is anything fundamentally wrong with this setup. It’s just not my first choice.

That said, it’s not a deal breaker.

Bluetooth comes standard on all models; so do power windows. And of course, the aforementioned Magic Seats, which allow you to configure the cabin in ways that will astonish you.

On the road, the Fit also shines.

A roomy cabin, combined with enhanced NVH properties so road noises are kept at bay make for a serene environment.

Its electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering (EPS) move the Fit in and out of tight spots with ease and little effort. Though at highway speeds, you still feel connected to the car.

Its charm extends much further than its practical characteristics. The Fit is a joy to drive and has flair in the looks department. Overall, the Fit fits well with me and I’m very happy about that.

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Giving away the company’s secrets Ford is opening its portfolio of electrified vehicle technology patents to competitive automakers to accelerate industry-wide research and development of electrified vehicles.

In 2014, Ford filed for 400-plus electrified vehicle patents – more than 20 percent of the total patents the company applied for last year “Innovation is our goal,” said Kevin Layden, director, Ford Electrification Programs.

“The way to provide the best technology is through constant development and progress. By sharing our research with other companies, we will accelerate the growth of electrified vehicle technology and deliver even Ford believes better products to customsharing its patented ers.” technologies will Ford Motor Company currently offers six hybrid promote faster or fully electrified vehicles development of including Ford Focus Electric, future inventions Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, as all automakers Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford look toward greater C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid opportunities. and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. In total, Ford has more than Keith Morgan 650 electrified vehicle patents and approximately 1,000 pending patent applications on electrified vehicle technologies.

Ford believes sharing its patented technologies will promote faster development of future inventions as all

automakers look toward greater opportunities.

“As an industry, we need to collaborate while we continue to challenge each other,” said Layden. “By sharing ideas, companies can solve bigger challenges and help improve the industry.”

As part of Ford’s increased focus on new and innovative technologies, the automaker is set to hire an additional 200 electrified vehicle engineers this year as the team moves into a newly dedicated facility – Ford Engineering Laboratories – home to Henry Ford’s first labs in Dearborn. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Toyota Celica GT-Four All-Trac Turbo: One of my favorite lesser-known AWD vehicles, the Toyota Celica GT-Four All-Trac Turbo, was not only attractive but packed a punch compared to the standard Celica seen in many high school parking lots. The intercooled turbo four-cylinder engine was capable of producing over 200 hp and 200 lb-ft. Plenty of power for helping you through some snow drifts on your way to work, or getting air over some crests in a rally stage.

Mitsubishi Galant VR-4: Sitting on top of the Galant line, this Evolution predecessor was limited in the USDM to only 3,000 units reaching our shore from 1991-1992. Any owner of the Galant VR-4 will proudly show you the production number plate on the dash. While the stock 237 hp from the factory is nothing to be ashamed of, the tuner favorite 4G63T engine is capable of making this an alarming sleeper car.

Honda Civic Wagovan AWD: I don’t know which I love more — the prospect of an AWD Civic (I’m a fan) or the fact that they named this the Wagovan. While you won’t be passing any other car on this list while driving one, you will get a fair number of people commenting, “I’ve never seen one of these.”

AMC Eagle Kammback: Any list of odd AWD vehicles is going to include the Eagle wagon. But if you want to get even weirder, here is the Kammback. Utilizing the aerodynamics derived from Wunibald Kamm, the Eagle Kammback was available for two whole years. AMC dropped the Kammback in 1983 due to slow sales after only 6,123 made it to the streets.

Toyota Previa S/C AWD: Okay, this is not a car, it’s a van but it’s undeniably cool. Toyota decided to produce a jellybean, then super charge it and push the power to all four wheels. The Roots-type supercharger provided 6psi through the air-to-air intercooler pushing the 2.4-litre four cylinder to an “impressive” 160 hp.

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Predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Barb and their infant son David.

He is survived by his three children, Wendy Kempton, Chris Kempton and Lori Buchanan (Lonnie), grandchildren Devon Kempton, Karli and Celesta Buchanan, Rachel, Ron, Cindy and Brodie, and three great grandchildren. Siblings Evelyn, Barb, Shirley, Walter and families, and many lifelong friends.

Ronn was proud of his Nova Scotian heritage, born in Milton a small village on the South Shore in 1935. He was an avid story teller and enjoyed relaying his lousy start in life, having been born "on the po pot"! He had an idyllic childhood along the shores of the Mersey River and regaled many with stories of creative mischief with his tight-knit brotherhood of friends. Despite their dubious beginnings, these same boyhood friends all went on to become King’s Scouts and the pride of their community. He met his beloved Barb when called upon to serve her at the local store. Her beauty and red horn-rimmed glasses befuddled him and resulted in one of the largest ice cream cones ever served! After a year in the Merchant Marines he joined the Armed Forces; he and Barb were wed in 1956 while stationed overseas. They toured all over Europe and Dad fondly recalled these memories in his later years.

After postings to Downsview, Georgetown, and Ottawa he was stationed to the beautiful Comox Valley, which he called home for the remainder of his life. Ronn and Barb were actively involved in several organizations including Square Dancing, Scouting/Guiding, Power Squadron and enjoyed hosting and entertaining many events. In his leisure he enjoyed fishing, camping, painting, playing the banjo and creative toy and tree house building. Eventually he and Barb owned and operated Kempton Custom Drapes and Blinds and it is in this capacity that many remember his attention to detail and social nature.

A special thanks to the many care givers at Saint Joseph's Hospital and to those at Cumberland Lodge and Glacier View Lodge who became Dad's extended family, he adopted and bestowed many with nicknames and remained a delightful story teller until the end. A celebration of Ronn’s life will be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at 11:00am from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay.

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Sharon Ryan It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Adele Ryan (nee Flack) on May 28, 2015, at the age of 70, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC. After a long and difficult battle with her health, Sharon passed away peacefully with her loving husband Jerry faithfully by her side. Sharon was born to parents Eric and Margaret Flack on July 30, 1944. She was predeceased by her father Eric (1986) and sister Joanne (2004) and is survived by her husband Jeremiah Gregory Ryan, son Don (Lori), daughter Sandra (Allen), grandchildren Cameron, Bryana and Alexander as well as by brother Ron (Wendy) and sister Lois Johnston (Collin). She will be missed greatly and remembered for her love of volunteering with the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A Celebration of Sharon’s Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.

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Sharp and witty to her final days, much-loved family matriarch Ruth Helena (David) Grant passed away peacefully in her 99th year on Tuesday May 12, 2015 at the Woodgrove Care Facility in Nanaimo, B.C, eleven days after leaving Comox, B.C. She looked forward to rejoining her loving husband Thomas, who predeceased her in 1982. Ruth was the oldest and last surviving of six children of Edward David and Cecelia (Ferguson) David, and took pride in her early 1600s Quebec heritage and 1800s Irish Canadian heritage.

Born on October 19, 1916 in Carruthers, Saskatchewan, Ruth graduated from High School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and then finished at the top of her class at Nursing School in Edmonton, Alberta. Ruth and Tom married during WWII, and settled in Edmonton. Seven boys and then two girls later, they left the Prairies and moved to Nanaimo, B.C. in 1969, and to Comox in 1970. Ruth was a proud, caring and professional RN throughout her career, which culminated as a Supervisor at St. Joseph's Hospital in Comox. Ruth was also predeceased by her siblings Russell (1918), Robert, Marguerite, Gordon and Dorothy; and by her third son Doug in 2013. She is survived by her children Dick, David (Nicole), Tom (Holly), Robert (Marilee), Robin, Don (Lisa), and Carolyn (Gary) of Comox and Nanaimo, and Margaret (Mike) of Grand Forks; daughter-in-law Linda (Doug's wife) of Courtenay, B.C.; twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. David Brailey and Dr. Carol Ostry for their care of our Mom. Flowers gratefully declined, and donations to the Parkinson's Society gratefully accepted.

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CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Carriers Needed COURTENAY RTE # 178 Edget, Laketrail Roads

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

RTE # 187 Arden Trailer Park

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

COMOX RTE #526 Cougar Cres, Linshart Rd & Merino Pl. CUMBERLAND

bdinning@dinninghunter.com

The Tree Guy Above & Beyond Tree Service

From all those who love you!

From all those who love you!

Comox Valley BladeRunners:

Pavan & & Rose Rose Pavan

Agriculture and Landscaping Program Information Sessions Tuesday June 9, 2015 at 10 am or 2 pm OR Thursday June 11, 2015 at 10 am or 2pm

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking?

Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

PERSONAL SERVICES

RTE # 716 Penrith, Maryport, 4th & 7th Street’s

FINANCIAL SERVICES

circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7 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 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

Ted’s Bar & Grill is now hiring server staff for the summer season. Staff benefits include a summer season pass, food discounts, and priority hiring for the winter season.

For a complete job description and to apply online please visit our HR website at: http://hr.mount washington.ca/, or apply by email to: creynolds @mountwashington.ca

RTE # 372 Sitka, Malahat & Segers St.

PERSONALS CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

WANTED a live-in caregiver/companion for senior woman who is sharp as a tack but has some vision and mobility restriction. The position includes meal preparation, light housekeeping, managing Doctor’s appointments, running of the household and living in Qualicum Beach. Non-smoker and Driver’s license req. Resumes to: caregiver@holmesrealty.com

250-338-0725

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CHAD CHAD The Tree Guy

Married, April April 15, 15, 2015 2015 Married,

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PREP COOK/Dishwasher required at the Whistle stop pub.

Bring in resume between 9am -11am.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

[Must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview]

300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre] This program runs July 6 – August 14, 2015 BladeRunners is a 3 month Skill Enhancement program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Agriculture and Landscaping field Americo & Claudette Pavan are very happy to announce the marriage of their daughter to Matthew, son of Americo & Claudette Pavan areAngela very happy to announce Terrymarriage & MarieofRose Newfoundland. the theirofdaughter Angela to Matthew, son of

Terry & to Marie Rose of Newfoundland.

Thanks family & friends who helped us celebrate at the Dreams Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic.

Thanks to family & friends who helped us celebrate at the Special thanks to the Bridesmaids: Amy Bridges, Randi Dreams Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic.

Sereda & Sarah Eisler, & Groomsmen: Malcolm Pink, Special thanks to the Bridesmaids: Amy Bridges, Randi Mark Rose & Jaime Simms Sereda & Sarah Eisler, & Groomsmen: Malcolm Pink, Mark Rose & Jaime Simms

QUALITY FOODS CAKE WINNER

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QUALITY FOODS CAKE WINNER

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535

Eligibility Requirements - Out of school youth ages 16-30 - Youth facing barriers to employment - Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) Participants will: • • • •

Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement Participate in up to 60 hours of paid work exposure Be eligible for a work clothing allowance Obtain First Aid Lvl 1, WHMIS, Skid Steer Bob Cat Training, Food Safe, Cashier Training & other related tickets • Receive individual support and guidance • Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure Employers will: •

Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners]

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Connect with job ready and motivated youth

For more information please call or email William Kosloski kosloski@nysa.bc.ca 250-334-8138 ext 229

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

School District 72 (Campbell River)

PERSONAL LINES BROKER in our Crown Isle Branch

This position requires knowledge of Personal Line Products and the candidate will hold a Level 2 license.

We are prepared to offer a competitive remuneration and beneďŹ t package.

If you have the experience and a desire for a new career, please submit your resume in conďŹ dence to: Leona Perkins, Branch Manager at lperkins@viic.ca by June 10, 2015 VIIC thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to be Interviewed will be contacted.

HAND FALLERS Gold River & Woss, B.C.

Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

jobshop

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

APPLIANCES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

CHUCK’S HOME RENO’S & Repairs.

WHITE G.E. Self-cleaning gas range ($380). White Maytag Plus Refrigerator, 33’’w, 29’’d, 66’’ tall. Spill catcher shelves + deep door basins ($290). Maytag washer + dryer ($300 for set). All in good working cond.

250-895-1028

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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VIIC is a dynamic and expanding Insurance Brokerage with 15 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have an immediate opening for an experienced

PERSONAL SERVICES

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

Need training to get back to work?

CARPENTRY

If you have been unsuccessful in finding work with your current skills and meet program eligibility, training services may be available.

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified.

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

250-334-3119

GARDENING

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Western Forest Products Inc. is a margin focused integrated company safely producing lumber from coastal forests.

If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

HELP WANTED

Providing Home & Business Improvement Services: Pressure Washing Chimney Cleaning Yard Work Gutter Cleaning Composting Call 250-650-0533

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

UNDER $300

DINING TABLE counter height with built in leaf and eight chairs - $250. Please call 250-890-7502

UNDER $400

BRICKS - APPROX. one thousand used bricks for sale, mostly in good condition, mortar removed. Standard & fire bricks mixed. $400 O.B.O for the works. 250339-2938

FARM EQUIPMENT

HOME REPAIRS RON’S RENO’S ground to roof, new & repairs. Call Ron at 250-218-2558.

SENIORS INTERIOR PAINTING 30 Years Experience Reliable, meticulous workmanship Seniors pricing Gord 250-650-8065

DIESEL TRACTOR- Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor, Loader, Power Steering 2952hrs, Allied Loader, 3 cyl. Perkins.

Both clutches have been replaced. New tires/rims. New rear fenders. New Power steering cylinders and hydraulic hoses. $7,500 plus GST. Glen @ 250-792-3929.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE ITEMS

APPLIANCES

FREE WOOD - Alder, Poplar, semi cut bring chainsaw. Black Creek. Call 250-813-0562

GE S/C. Conv. ov, cer GL top; GE low dec D/W; Kenmore sxs fdg; Magic Chief m/w; P/C conv T.oven - exc cond. $1500. 923-3915 after 4pm

HANDYPERSONS

As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit us at www.westernforest.com

1-604-836-7401 Chuck.

250-339-0879 Estimates

PAINTING

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

No job too small!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior.

Call Les for Free Estimate.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

COMOX VALLEY FIREWOOD- Custom cut, split, delivered. Well seasoned. Also bin rental. Call (250)703-3473.

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HELP WANTED

REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST CAMPBELL RIVER, BC Deadline to apply: Noon, Friday, July 3, 2015 Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic and growing company in tĹše aĆ‹uaculture induĆ?try iĆ? Ć?eeĹŹing to ÄŽll a fullͲĆ&#x;me permanent poĆ?iĆ&#x;on aĆ? Zegulatory ÄŤairĆ? SpecialiĆ?t at our ,ead Kĸce in CampÄ?ell ZiÇ€er, ZeporĆ&#x;ng to tĹše Director ,Z, SuĆ?tainaÄ?ility Θ GrowtĹš, tĹše Zegulatory ÄŤairĆ? SpecialiĆ?t iĆ? reĆ?ponĆ?iÄ?le for tĹše preparaĆ&#x;on and management of Ć?imple and compledž regulatory Ć?uÄ?miĆ?Ć?ionĆ?. dĹšey will coordinate puÄ?lic eÇ€entĆ? Θ open ĹšouĆ?eĆ?, aĆŠend and repreĆ?ent tĹše company at funcĆ&#x;onĆ? related to itĆ? Ć?ocial licence Ć?trategy, parĆ&#x;cipate in audit proceĆ?Ć?eĆ? and manage tĹše companyÍ›Ć? weÄ? and Ć?ocial media preĆ?enceĆ?.

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Consultant The Cowichan Valley Citizen, has an opening for an experienced multimedia advertising Consultant.

By joining the leading community newspaper serving Cowichan Valley you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most vibrant communities in Duncan, BC. The team environment at The Citizen will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and joy working in a fast-paced environment. print advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver’s license are required.

The Cowichan Valley Citizen is a member of Black Press, Canada’ largest private independent newspaper company with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

Send your resume with a cover letter to: Shirley Skolos, Publisher shirley.skolos@cowichancitizen.com Cowichan Valley Citizen 251 Jubilee St., Duncan, B.C. V9L 1W8

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Garage Sales

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

COMOX - 2147 Wallace Ave. off Rodello, Sat., June 6 9am-12 noon. Kids gear, toys, household items, duvet covers, books, cd’s, women’s clothes. No Early Birds, please!

COURTENAY - 2140 20th Street Saturday, June 6, 8am.

Annual Japonica Park Community Garage Sale. Many sales all in one block. Lots of treasures and free stuff too.

FANNY BAY SENIORS Annual Garage Sale Saturday June 6 8:00am - 2:30pm

COMOX - 2228 McKenzie Ave. Sat June 6 8am-1pm Milk, cream cans, butter churn, crock, jug, sealers, insulators, trunks, Fire King mugs, collectibles.

COMOX- 650A Bunting Place, (off Bolt and Anderton), Saturday, June 6, 8am-? Multi-family! Harvest table & chair, queen sized mattress and box spring, exercise bike and much more. Rain or Shine!

COMOX - 6th Annual Beckton Estates Community Garage Sale. Saturday, June 6th, 9:00am - 12 noon. Off Guthrie and Noel.

COURTENAY - 1212 Malahat Dr. 8-12 noon Sat., June 6th.

Housewares, living dining room furniture, name brand jeans, shoes, stroller, Graco playpen, King bed frame, ladies clothes, and more.

COURTENAY - 1965 6th St. East. Saturday, June 6th 8am - 1pm. Household items, collectibles, rods and reels, lures tools, and hardware. Hudson Bay 4 point blanket. Something for everyone.

COURTENAY - 2626 Arden Sat. June 6, 9 am - 2pm. Multi Family Garage Sale. Leggings for sale, plus household items toys etc.

COURTENAY - 2670 Urquhart left off 26th Street. Saturday, June 6th 9am-1pm.

Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required.

Space $15 Vendors set up 8am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 EAST COURTENAY- 1683 Valleyview Dr, Sat, June 6, 8-1pm.

Tools, household good, patio umbrella & stand, stereo receiver, + more.

EAST COURTENAY952 Brooks Place, Sat, June 6, 8:30-12noon.

FANNY BAY- Multi-family on Holiday Rd, Sat, June 6, 102pm. Free Glass for a 8x12 Greenhouse, antiques, tools, some wicker furniture+ much more.

418 Ships Point Road Fanny Bay Lots of Treasures inside the Hall and in the Yard!

Housewares, clothes, books, garden stuff, tools, fabric, electronic & much more.

Hot dogs and Beverages Bake Sale.

Rafe-Tickets $2 or 3/$5

Funds raised are used to support our Seniors Hall MID ISLAND AUTOMOTIVE

SWAP MEET

Sunday, June 7th, 8am-2pm Parksville Curling Club in the Parksville Community Park. • Cars & Parts • Antiques & Collectibles • Concession Free Parking $2 Admission Sponsored by: LAIRD WHEATON GM NANAIMO

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Comox Valley Record Thu, June 4, 2015 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOUSES FOR SALE

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

COMOX VALLEY FIREWOOD - We have bin w/ 2 - 3 cords unsplit, uncut, delivered to your house $200. Call 250703-3473.

973 ISLAND Hwy. (Sayward) 3 bdrm, 2 bth, 2400sq.ft., 12.9 acres, drilled well. $439,000.

282-3785

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

2013 SHOPRIDER cabin cruiser, red, good condition, use very little, Comox ,3000 best offer, phone 250-3397312 AIRLESS PAINT Sprayer Graco Ultramax II 495, never used $775. Sofa Bed - cream colour in new condition $525.

Please call 250-339-3250 HOT TUB Excellent running condition. $1000. 250-2878305. Campbell River.

NEW: DELUXE Sleep Sound Therapy System 142 sounds, alarm radio, good for sleeping and tinnitus masking $115., still in box. Call (250)898-8475

LOVELY CHARACTER home on 1.5 acre. RM1 zoned. 4 bdrms, 2 full bath, 1,610 sq.ft. detached dbl carport. There is a 16x16’ shop, wired 220. 2 storage sheds. This home is centrally located in Campbell River. Land & home very well maintained. $385,000.

250-286-3947.

MUST SELL, MOVING, NEW PRICE!!!

12-769 MERECROFT Rd. 1369sqft 2 bdrm patio home. Mntn. view.

Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. In a location that can’t be beat. 5 mins. to Merecroft Village. $277,900. 250-2878570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.

RANCHER – 3 Bedroom plus large storage, 1.5 Bath, open kitchen / living area. Hardwood Bamboo Flooring new carpets in bedroom, cozy gas fireplace in living room, wood stove in family room, heat pump and Instantaneous hot water tank. Kitchen fully renovated features maple shaker cabinets, granite throughout, gas cook stove, gas BBQ Outlet on covered deck. Both baths fully renovated with jetted jacuzzi tub in main. Situated on .26 acre lot backing onto green belt with lots of boat and RV Parking. 16x20 detached garage wired for welder $330,000 call to view (250)923-0825.

12x60 2 BDRM mobile in Sayward Trailer Park. 55+. Low pad rent. Elec. base board & wood heat. 8x20 covered deck. $20,000. 250-282-3656

RENTALS MOBILE HOMES & PADS

VOYAGEUR EASY Track Lift, Complete with new battery + charger, ceiling track, controls and hammock - $1900. Please Call 250-339-5843.

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NEWLY RENO’D 3 bdrm mobile. 55+. New appls. NS/NP. $900. Available July 1st. Call 250-339-1772.

HOUSES FOR SALE

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave.

PATIO HOME for sale in seniors complex. 2bdrm 2 full baths, garage attached. $188,600. 250-897-0004

ONE BEDROOM Spacious suite with private deck.

Central Comox location. Recent renovation. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

2230 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave.

ClassiďŹ eds

1760 HOLMSTROM Rd. 2 storey, 2300 sq ft, 4 BR, 3 Bth home w/ 500 sq ft 200 amp shop. All of this on a fully fenced, dog-friendly 1/2 acre.

Situated on a dead-end st. off Peterson Rd. $384,500. Call Teresa at 250-830-0875

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TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Attractive, well maintained building with mature, adult tenants. Large designer kitchen. Three blocks from downtown. In suite storage. Five full sized appliances. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique suite. Rarely available. Quiet, mature adult building in the centre of Comox. Recently renovated and very attractive. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

buyers and sellers Call

310-3535 1-855-310-3535

WHEELCHAIR like new asking $375.00 all in good condition. Phone 250-334-9804

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd.

HOUSES FOR SALE

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000.

Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/5019806389.html

NANAIMO HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own.

Million dollar ocean city view. Call for information 250-753-0160, Nanaimo

Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE recently renovated. Unique, attractive and modern suite in a quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from downtown. Nice patio garden area. Five appliances.

In suite storage. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

HOUSES FOR SALE SHOPRIDER Electric Scooter c/w Charger, in very good condition. $400 O.B.O. Please call 250-339-5530

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED. PING PONG table, in good cond. (250)335-1881

REAL ESTATE

PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com

1791-16th Avenue. 3 bd, 1 bth. 1021 sq ft. Corner lot.

Large shop. $215,000. Campbell River. 250-203-5222.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts�

www.meicorproperty.com APARTMENTS CONDO located across from ocean, seawalk + Rotary Beach. Priced to sell, spacious, 2 BR, 2 BA, 5 app., 1132 sq.ft. 250-923-8772

FOR SALE BY OWNER

WILLOW POINT 3bdrm 2bath, Backing onto cul-de-sac with ample access. Room for RV/workshop!

Recent updates: flooring, roof, siding, windows, garage, gutters, ceiling paint, attic insulated, perim drain, etc. $244,900. 250-8308544. sa_petite@yahoo.com

$279,900 with $3000 Decorating Bonus. 280 Anne Rd. Campbell River, 3Bed / 2Bath / 1350 SqFt, Fully Fenced Backyard, .25Acre lot. NEW Windows, Kitchen, Roof & more OPEN HOUSE Sat 10 -1, 250-702-4228

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

ON SITE ESTATE AUCTION Date: Saturday June 6th Time: 11Â :00a.m.

Address: 1769 Astra Bay Road, Comox, B.C.

.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view.

(250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com

FOR SALE Patio home. 605 Rockland Rd #7 Penny Lane. New Reno’s. Campbell River Call-250-287-4462

By instructions from the executors for the estate of Marjorie Thorpe.

Featuring: 10 Argillite carvings, Jeannette Gagnon, Jack Pollard, Pat Dixon & others. Native wood carvings . A/P prints by Andy Everson & Roy Henry Vickers & others. Hand-carved jade owl. Approx. 200 Ornate glass paper weight collection – some rare & L.E. with certiďŹ cates.

Also: The most unique ref. Book collection I have ever seen – over 1,000 to be sold in lge. Lots.

Plus: 2 Antique China Cabinets, Curio Cabinets, Fall Front Secretaire, numerous original water colours With Provedence, Crystal & China, Jewellry, Flatscreen TV’s, DVD’s & VHS, numerous prints, Audobons Aviary Book, Botanica Book, plus other Bird & Animal Books, Bookcases, B/R Furniture, large Oak Desk & Chair, Gate Leg Tables, Kitchenware, Yard items & much more.

Note: 10% buyers premium in effect Terms: Cash or approved cheque Viewing: Friday June 5th, 3Â :00p.m. To 7Â :00p.m.

Sale conducted by David & Kathy Stevens Email: cvas4@shaw.ca Ph: 250-336-8344, 250-897-6666, 250-897-8598

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

450-19th Street, Courtenay

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1 Bdrm Apt, Heat & Hot water included $625.00 per month

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 reference required.

250-334-3078

Call 250-703-6965

CYPRESS ARMS 1255 9th Street, Courtenay Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size fridge, stove, washer, dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and security deposit required.

Call Donna 250-334-9667

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay

Spacious 2 & 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.

For viewing call Donna

250-334-9667

TOWNHOUSES PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay 2 bedroom available 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 deposit required.

To View, Call 250-218-2111

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

UNIQUE DUPLEX IN EAST CTNY 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, 2 decks, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed $1,050/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, W/D hookups, balcony, res. pkg., “Adult Oriented�, N/S, No pets, Avail.

Immed. $625/mth MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, 1300 sq ft, gr. flr., wood burning F/P, 2 patio areas, res. pkg., “Adult Oriented�, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 15 - $1,100/mth JOSHUA COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, top flr, balcony w/glacier views, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 $800/mth

2004 VW TOUAREG. Loaded w/options.

198,000kms.

A quality crossover w/many features. Needs nothing. Fresh synthetic oil change. c/w factory roof rack & hatch cover. $8500. Glen @ 250-792-3929.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2011 CHEVY Impala. 4 dr.

80,000km. Great condition. $10,300. Campbell River. Call 778-420-5070.

2011 Yamaha XT 250. Street legal, dual purpose, mint cond.

Under 500km. $4200. 250286-1263

2 ROOFTOP Cargo boxes.

Thule and Yakima. $220 each or best offer. Campbell River.

778-420-5070

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Saturday Worship 5:00 pm

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

2013 HONDA PCX 150 scooter. 550km. Comes with Honda trunk and trailer hitch mounted rack to carry bike on motor home/truck. Excellent condition. $3000. 250-926-0617 KAWASAKI 1700 Voyager (2013), abs/cruise control. 6 speed trans.

Like new.

9,000km. 3 yr. bumper to bumper warranty, asking $14,500 obo. 250-203-2719

TRUCKS & VANS

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2

2006 JEEP Commander 4.7L / 4X4 / V8 / Mechanically in excellent cond. 7 seats. No accidents. Smooth, quiet, & fast, 235hp. Regular maintenance, new roters, wheels, brakes, battery & , transmission, tires 75%, transfer-no issues.

Everything automatic, bluetooth, rear and tire sensors, alarm, trailer hitch, no leaks, clean interior. Everything works inside. 158,000. $10,500. 778-348-0020

10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616

PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

MARINE

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

BOATS

SERVICES Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SURGE GUARD 30 Amp. RV power monitor. $200. 250-9231492. Campbell River.

250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

CARS 2000 MUSTANG Convertible, mint cond. $5300.

Call (250)339-7699, Comox.

2008 5TH Wheel- 28’ “Macho� made by Gulfstream. Living dining slide. $16,000. 250730-0089 or (250)723-3781.

1978 FIBERFORM 22.5’, 302 Ford engine with Merc leg, 2005 Merc kicker, new batteries. Trailer in good cond.

Great ocean boat, sleeps 2.

Fresh water sink. $6,500 obo.

Call (250)738-0299, Qualicum

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

“Reflections on the Life of the Spirit� – ongoing study circle. All are welcome. ~~~ “The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of the flood of grace which God poureth forth for him.�

Bahå’u’llåh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041…†250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. John the Divine

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY

5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00 am

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

“Resonate... A Community of Faith�

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

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5TH WHEEL 2004 Wilderness Advantage 285RLS. Excellent condition. $13,900. More photos and information see Craigslist or call 778-420-0098.

250-334-8424

TRILLIUM TRAILER - Easy tow. Good condition. $4,000 O.B.O. 250-339-6784

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Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm Private Party Merchandise Ad 1� PHOTO + 5 LINES (99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks!

1-855-310-3535

Where Jesus is Glorified 2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312 aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca wwwaaronhouse.ca

We’ve Got Some Space For You! to place your ad here

250-338-5811 tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

Comox Valley Community Church

Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

We’ve Got Some Space For You! to place your ad here

250-338-5811 tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com

6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Sunday Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka

(Old Fish and Game Building)

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Rev. Meg Roberts

Sunday Celebration

2201 Robert Lang Drive

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St. George’s United Church

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry�

Sell Your Stuff!

“Our Year Together: Being Transformed�

RIVER HEIGHTS

10:30 am

29 FT. Class A Motor home.

Very good cond. Must sell for health reasons. Stored in winter. Why rent when you could own your home for $15,000 o.b.o. and live where you like.

250-287-3345

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

CHURCH

ZODIAC 10 ft w 2/2 mercury,Oars, seats, under carriage, & pump. $1500. 250-339-1284

2004 CHEVROLET Cavalier, good condition, sun roof, new brakes, only 126,000km, yellow- Reduced; $2,550 obo.

Call (250)923-5069.

2012 MAZDA-3.

Only 26,000km, clean, one owner, trans. warranty, lots of extras.

Asking $16,000. 250-923-8809

An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

LUTHERAN

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

2004 VIBE, 103,000 km., well maintained, good rubber.

Asking $5,500. Call 250-2866472 after 7 pm. Daily

COMOX UNITED

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

MOTORCYCLES

2001 NEON R/T 160000 KM brand new front end good winter tires new Kenwood sound system recent diagnostic preformed 5 speed $3100 obo rickles@shaw.ca

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

October to May www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

1999 FORD Explorer Sport.

140,000km, new tires, brakes.

1 owner. $4500.00. 250-9236134

BAHà ’� FAITH

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Email: cxunited@telus.net

2008 BUICK Enclave. Automatice w/ 66,000Kms. New tires. Good condition. Campell River. 250-287-9987

TRANSPORTATION

NEW 3-WAY flip top tonneau cover; fits 6’6� box of 2008 Ford F150 (asking $200). 2 Side steps for 2011 Ford F350 (asking $100). Dee-Zee workbox for standard or short box, Ford, Chev or Dodge (asking $80). 923-8746

Atomic Mercury 5L 260 hp Bravo III. 27 ft. Duo prop stern dr. hand laid GRP Const. 3 yrs old, swim platform, elect. wind glass with anchor, trim tabs & indicator gauges, nav. lights. Dual batteries with isolation switch, gas assist engine access hatch. Fresh water transom shower, boarding ladder, walk-thru transom, gel coated engine room. $34,000. 250-758-5710.

WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY

“The Church with a heart in the heart of the city.�

www.stgeorgesunited.com

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Comox ranks among Canada’s best The annual MoneySense list of Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 was released, and the Town of Comox has been listed in the top 25 - the second-highest ranking on all of Vancouver Island, behind only Saanich, which was ranked 12th.

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The Comox Valley Airport has opened its featured summer art exhibition, which showcases two collections of unique artwork from Comox Valley artists.

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