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Urban wildlife sightings increasing ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Black Creek conservation officer James Hilgemann said the best way to avoid a bear encounter in your backyard is to pick your fruit.

With the berry season ending unusually early this year, bears are more abundant in urban areas. Their main draw is fruit, and there are a lot of unpicked fruit trees in backyards in the Valley.

“Based on what we have seen, and the workload capacity, definitely bear complaints are up this year,” Hilgemann said. “It’s no surprise to us, considering the summer we had.”

He added that the best thing people could do now is a full-out harvest of the backyard fruit trees.

“Don’t wait for it to ripen to perfection; don’t wait for it to hit the ground.

Get on top of it right away, otherwise the bears will be there and then you create a danger to your neighbours and yourself.”

Hilgemann said in the event of a bear encounter, there are certain steps to follow. Most importantly; do not panic.

“Don’t panic, don’t run. Don’t look the bear in the eyes but talk to it in an authority kind of tone and slowly back away. Allow the bear an escape route. Don’t act too confrontational, but back up to a safe haven. The key is not to threaten the bear too much.”

Conservation officers have the authority to fine homeowners for not picking fruit, but Hilgemann said that is a last resort.

“There are mechanisms we can use to get people to pick their fruit, like Dangerous Wildlife Protection Orders, and the penalties associated to that are $345 fines, but really, we could issue those to every residence in town. Everyone has fruit and a garden. So we try to work with them to educate them and give them the opportunity to do their part and be a good neighbour.”

There have also been a few cougar sightings reported in the Valley recently.

The defence strategy when encountering a cougar is different.

“Typically you aren’t going to see a cougar, because they are so stealth,” said Hilgemann. “But if you have a frontal encounter you want to stand

Maren Hills-Amazzal came across this intrusive bear at McLauchlin and Dingwall last week.

Conservation officers are warning people that bears and cougars are in the area.

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your ground, make eye contact, unlike a bear. Make noise. Raise your arms.

Make yourself as large as you can.

Cougars are going to profile you and once they determine you are not easy prey they are going to bugger off.

“But in both cases, if the animal decides to come after you and have you for dinner, you have to fight back.”

Hilgemann said bears typically do not go into hibernation on the Island until mid-December, or later.

“There’s a lot of spawning going

on as coho spawn right into late November and then the carcasses start showing up,” he said. “So there’s a food source for bears right up until January, really.”

If you see a bear, or any dangerous wildlife in the area, call the provincial RAPP (Report All Poachers & Polluters) line at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

In the meantime, Hilgemann urges all people to pick their fruit.

“Absolutely. Save a bear’s life,” he said.

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RCMP, FD workers save man’s life

On Friday, Sept. 25 Cst. Blouin of the Comox Valley RCMP started her shift like most others, not knowing what she might encounter, or how her presence would be needed.

At 12:25 p.m., she responded to a report of an unconscious man, possibly suffering a drug overdose, at a residence in Courtenay.

Blouin rushed to the scene, where she located the man inside the residence. Putting her first aid skills to work, Blouin assessed the man’s vital signs, but found no pulse. She initiated CPR, which she continued for several minutes until the fire department arrived and took over.

Several minutes after taking over, Courtenay Fire Department personnel were rewarded with a weak pulse.

Thanks to the efforts of Blouin and the firefighters, the man survived, and has made a full recovery.

“I have absolutely no doubt that the CPR performed by Cst. Blouin and our firefighters was instrumental in this man’s survival,” said Courtenay fire Chief Don Bardonnex. “We’re hopeful this will be a turning point in his life.”

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All Comox Valley residents are urged to use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to practise how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” Official rescue teams that have been dispatched to the scene of earthquakes and other disasters around the world continue to advocate use of the internationally recognized “Drop, Cover and Hold On” protocol to protect lives during earthquakes: • Drop to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!)

• Take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and • Hold on to it until the shaking stops.

If there isn’t a table or desk near you, drop to the ground in an inside corner of the building, and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

B.C. is located in an actively seismic region and it is essential to learn how to be prepared.

The goal of ShakeOut BC Day is to ensure people are prepared, so that disasters don’t become catastrophes. Individuals, families, businesses, schools and government agencies are all encouraged to be part of this annual province-wide exercise.

As part of the drills that morning, and as part of the Comox Valley Regional District’s emergency response preparation, CVRD staff will be launching a test of the “emergency notification” banner on its website at www. comoxvalleyrd.ca at approximately 10:30 a.m.

The banner will remain active for 15 minutes and residents can view it to become familiar with how an emergency response mechanism will work locally in the event of a disaster.

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One last sail for longtime Courtenay citizen ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Raymond Phillips was granted a wish of sailing on the ocean in the final days of his life.

One of Courtenay’s Citizens of the Century, Phillips passed away Sept. 22 at the age of 94.

“It was basically his life’s dream to own a yacht and sail it,” said his son Daniel, who designed a hoist to help lift his father onto the boat.

“He had built a boat for himself when he was in his 20s or 30s. And he was a principal in a boat building company, and he was a marine engineer.”

Phillips originally hailed from Alberta but grew up in North Vancouver. He had lived in Courtenay since the 1950s.

He spent a number of years in Alert Bay in the northern reaches of Vancouver Island, where he was vice-principal at a school.

“They had a residential school

on Alert Bay, which is like a prison,” Daniel said. “He integrated them (First Nation students) with the regular school system.”

Phillips left Alert Bay to teach at John Young’s school in Campbell River.

“He (Young) was a famous radical educator, and dad was a great believer and supporter.”

Locally, Phillips was active in the theatre scene, building sets and acting with the Co Val Choristers. He also built numerous floats that were displayed in Canada Day parades.

“He did a lot for Courtenay,” Daniel said.

His father also helped construct lodges, including the K’ómoks First Nation Big House off Dyke Road.

“They held him in high esteem, and gave him great treasures,” Daniel said. “There’s a spirit stick that they gave him which is a particularly magnificent thing.”

Phillips is survived by his wife Eleanor, seven children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Ray Phillips skippering his yacht with friend Brian Wolfe assisting.

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Council defeats GE procurement policy motion ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

In a tie vote at its Oct. 5 meeting, Courtenay council defeated a motion to maintain the City’s purchasing policy, as based on a staff report about a genetically engineered (GE) procurement policy.

Mayor Larry Jangula, and Couns.

Erik Eriksson and Manno Theos supported the motion. Opposed were Couns. David Frisch, Doug Hillian and Rebecca Lennox. Bob Wells was absent.

Earlier in the year, council heard from Arzeena Hamir, a crop scientist who says GE technologies are not precise and that outcomes are unpredictable. She believes a GE-free procurement policy would tie in with a ‘Buy Local’ concept and act as an economic driver.

“Why would we want to be totally

against genetic engineering?” Eriksson said. “I think there’s potential for GE crops for the good of the people.”

Jangula, who notes the topic is a federal and provincial matter, feels council needs to hear from both sides of the divisive issue. Theos agrees there should be a broader engagement.

“We don’t avoid decisions because they’re controversial,” Hillian said. “I would say the information is there for those who wish it.”

City staff is not taking a position on the science, or the pros and cons of the evidence, CAO David Allen noted.

Labelling GMO (genetically modified organism) products is not required in Canada or the U.S. •Council also defeated a motion to allow a delegation about food security to appear at the Oct. 13 meeting.

“Privatizing food services under Compass will likely end any prospect of local food being supplied to the (new) hospital,” Barb Biley states by email to the City. “What happens at the hospital will affect every resident of Cour-

tenay whether they are employees of the new hospital, patients or family of patients.”

Frisch, Hillian and Lennox favoured the idea of hearing from Biley and workers at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Jangula, Eriksson and Theos were opposed.

Lennox suggested inviting Island Health officials to discuss the topic.

“It’s not our business to manage the hospital,” Jangula said. “We don’t operate the hospital.”

But Lennox feels council has a vested interest in the community.

•Amethyst House will receive a full exemption from property taxes that total $3,856.

Last month, council approved a 40 per cent exemption for the Transition Society facility on Second Street that supports women needing treatment for substance use and addiction. The remaining 60 per cent will come from gaming funds, which does not affect the overall tax burden on Courtenay residents.

Meet and greet with noted totem carver The public is invited to meet Calvin Hunt — the lead carver of totem poles at Lewis Park and other Valley locales — on Oct. 17 at Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery in Courtenay.

Earlier in the day, Hunt will be speaking at a sold-out ElderCollege lecture dubbed Kwakwaka’wakw Art and our Gway’layu.

Hunt is Chief Tłasutiwalis, Kwagu’l from Fort Rupert and Hereditary Chief Nasnamus, Mowachaht of Friendly Cove.

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He was also honoured with a BC Creative Achievement Award for Aboriginal Art in 2009.

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Free trade a benefit for British Columbians

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e do not agree with the hue and cry, the Chicken Little attitude, whenever a trade deal is reached that reduces tariffs and impediments for Canadian products to reach more markets.

It was the same thing in 1988 when thenPrime Minister Brian Mulroney signed the free trade agreement with the United States.

We were going to be swallowed up by the U.S., become the 51st state, detractors warned back in 1988. What a load of rubbish.

That’s the same fear-mongering we are hearing now with news of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

How is the ability to sell our goods to larger markets, without tariffs and other impediments, a bad thing? Why must we be scared by competition?

Ah yes, there are those subsidies, the taxpayer and/or consumer-funded propping up of certain industries. Yes, those industries could be hurt by a more free flow of goods in and out of Canada. It’s a cold world when it comes to business, agreed.

We are bullish on Canada. We believe in our industries, our innovative minds, our cutting-edge thinking. We believe in the people of this country and their work ethic. We believe our products and our people can and will (and do) stack up against anything or anyone in the world.

Now, free trade doesn’t necessarily mean fair. The U.S. continually refuses to play nice with softwood lumber. They have an inferior product (it’s a latitude thing mostly) they continue to prop up.

This new Pacific agreement (which still requires approval in many nations) will also have its challenges. If we have to pay more for Canadian dairy products and provide subsidies to Canadian producers because of health concerns regarding dairy products from other countries, that seems logical. We should pay for that peace of mind.

But opening up more Pacific markets for B.C.’s lumber or seafood? How is that not something to be encouraged? We rely too much on the U.S. to buy our exports — the diversification of markets through trade agreements like this sets this country up for a better future.

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The federal budget document began with an ominous warning about deep cuts. Social programs, justice and corrections would be spared as much as possible, but no department would escape the knife.

The stark truth was revealed in a table of figures. Health care spending, the core of the Canadian state, was cut by 3.8 per cent in just the first year of the fiscal plan, as population and need continued to grow.

No, this is not from the Stephen Harper budget of April 2015, or any other in the last decade. It’s from the Jean Chretien budget of 1995, more than 20 years ago. That’s the last time anyone actually cut health care spending.

But wait, you may say. Didn’t I hear that Harper has slashed health care spending by $30 billion? Yes, you probably did hear the biggest, most brazen lie of this election campaign, either from the government unions that advertised it or the politicians who parrot it.

If health care really is everyone’s high-priority issue, as pollsters have long assured us, voters should at least know the facts.

After cutting provincial health and

In B.C., then-finance minister Kevin Falcon praised the long-term approach, acknowledging that health spending was ballooning to half of the provincial budget and had to be brought under control as baby boomers start to retire. B.C. has largely accomplished that, with spending increases below three per cent and health care outcomes that continue to lead the country.

As the current election campaign turns into the home stretch, Statistics Canada has announced a milestone. For the first time in history, the number of seniors exceeds number of children. This demographic shift is inexorable, predictable and must be addressed by whoever wins the Oct. 19 federal election.

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is on record that he will scrap the Conservative formula for growth-based increases that he pretends are cuts, returning to six per cent every year while balancing the budget. Little detail has been provided on how this would be done.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau announced in Surrey last week that he will ante up an extra $3 billion over four years for health care, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate, a rerun of Paul Martin’s political theatre.

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social services transfers for years to end the string of operating deficits that began under Pierre Trudeau and continued under Brian Mulroney, Liberal finance minister Paul Martin rose briefly to the top job.

In 2004, Martin staged meetings with premiers, emerging with what was billed as “a fix for a generation,” with federal health transfers to rise six per cent each year into the future.

The future for Martin’s government lasted only two years, as his minority was replaced with one led

by Harper.

These galloping increases continued until the Conservative majority of 2011, after which then-finance minister Jim Flaherty came to Victoria to inform provincial finance ministers of the new plan. (I was there, and the joke was that this was as far from Ottawa as Flaherty could get without leaving Canada.)

The six-per-cent increases, by that time triple inflation, would continue for another five years. Starting in 2017-18, increases would be tied to economic growth, with a minimum hike of three per cent, still well ahead of today’s inflation. That remains the Conservative plan today.

All provinces east of Saskatchewan pitched a fit. Manitoba’s NDP finance minister termed it “un-Canadian.”

Lefties immediately called it a cut, to which Flaherty replied that transfers to provinces would rise from $30 billion to $38 billion in 2018-19, and continue to grow after that.

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Assimilation is not the Canadian way

Dear editor, I find it disturbing, during this overly long election campaign, to find the Tories playing the race card in order to win votes from people whom it hurts to think. The fear campaign against immigrants reached new lows when they started muttering about honour killing and such. To imply that non-white immigrants engage in bad practices is a slur on all who come to this country and make new lives.

It’s a desperation move on Harper’s part, but one fitting his Reform Party roots.

I am an immigrant, who, in 1955 encountered “culture shock” when I first entered Canada. Like all immigrants I clung to my own culture until I settled in. That’s what all immigrants do. We cannot expect them to adopt Canadian ways the minute they set foot in, what is to them, a strange country. I am an ex-Brit but I still like my beans on toast. It’s an icon of British fare. Anyone trying to take away my beans on toast would receive a knuckle sandwich (figuratively; I’m 82). I would resent any effort to force-feed a way of life on me before I’d have a chance to adapt. Most Canadians know this. They also know that, where immigrant parents might be slow getting used to Canadian ways, their children begin adapting the moment they go to school in this country. They are our future: we need them to eventually find the jobs that will help support our growing population of retirees. We cannot run perpetual deficits to finance health care and pensions.

We’d soon end up like Greece.

Therefore, we must welcome and encourage immigrants, no matter where they come from. Mind you, I’d like to see more Brits come over; they are generally well educated and have immediately usable skills. And maybe local restaurants would start serving beans on toast.

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Pessimistic grumbling solves nothing

Dear editor, In Tuesday’s paper one writer provided a litany of

his grievances against the federal government.

We wonder why he felt obligated to share his dissatisfaction. ‘Insults to [his] intelligence’ disturb him, but he has no clear solution. In fact, he does not even really articulate the problem except to complain that politicians are doing what politicians typically do.

We would like to see something a little more substantial, especially during an election campaign. We ought to think about our common values, discuss nationally significant policies and determine which party or local candidate can bring the most effective government.

Pessimistic grumbling does not help.

Brendon Johnson, Courtenay

Conservative attack ads unfounded

Dear Editor, With the very real possibility of the NDP forming the next federal government, Harper has predictably launched his attack ads claiming that, if elected, the NDP will ruin the economy as, he claims, they did in B.C. in the 1990s.

This myth started with the Gordon Campbell Liberals. Immediately after they were elected in 2001, they announced they had inherited a financial disaster from the NDP and a $3.7 billion ‘structural deficit’. A structural deficit occurs when government expenditures and revenues are such that, no matter where we are in a business cycle, the budget cannot be balanced.

However, the Auditor General and the Liberal’s own hand-picked Fiscal Review Panel (FRP), on reviewing the books, found that the NDP had left a $1.5 billion surplus budget (their second consecutive), the second lowest debt per capita in Canada, the second leanest civil service in Canada, and a 20-year low unemployment rate of 6.8 per cent. No structural deficit.

The FRP also stated that the NDP’s “accounting policies and financial reporting are substantially sound,” and recommended against acrossthe-board spending cuts.

Ignoring this advice, the

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Liberals implemented an era of funding cuts, laying off thousands of workers and tearing up negotiated contracts. Even so, they managed to take the $1.5 billion surplus budget and, within a year, turn it into B.C.’s largest ever deficit budget of $4.5 billion.

A 2013 UBC report (bit. ly/1VbjjW3) concluded that the B.C. government’s performance was modestly better under the NDP than under the Liberals, relative to the performance of the other provinces at the same time.

So much for Harper’s claim that the NDP couldn’t manage the economy in B.C. Over the next month, we are going to hear the same old refrains referring to the NDP: “tax and spend”, “fiscal incompetence”, “10 years of mismanagement”. Don’t be duped, do your own research.

Don’t let rhetoric influence the outcome of this most important election.

Jude Lawrence Cumberland

VoteReady BC workshop refreshing

Dear editor, With all the negativity surrounding the low turnout of young voters on election day, it was refreshing to attend a workshop on voter readiness presented by two young women.

This workshop was held at the Courtenay Library on Saturday morning, and was sponsored by VoteReady BC, a new volunteer-based community education program dedicated to improving voter turnout and promoting an active, vibrant democracy in Canada.

In this non-partisan workshop, I learned so much that will help me decipher media messages, understand electioneering strategies, and be more thoughtful in choosing whom to vote for.

Kudos to you, Rhiannon and Nancy, for volunteering your time and expertise to this worthy endeavour. Don’t let the low turnout at the workshop discourage you; you are on the right track, and your organization is sorely needed to cut through the rhetoric.

Jesse Schut Comox Valley

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BUSINESS Good PR more than a handshake ■ Joe Smith IT’S YOUR BUSINESS

Many companies, even large ones, do not think about public relations until they are faced with a crisis. When that happens they are forced into bringing in the “spin doctors” to help them turn a disaster into something positive. A huge undertaking that can be very costly and in many cases not always successful.

Given what has been reported in the news over the past month about an automotive company’s nightmare and even with some election candidates, this seemed like a good time to write about the importance of having a good public relations (PR) plan.

Now there is a whole lot more to PR than smiling politely, shaking hands and handing out business cards.

PR is an ongoing effort that should be integrated throughout your entire business, marketing and communications plans.

PR is many things but for the most part it is all about building awareness, creating interest, stimulating demand, reinforcing your brand and ensuring your name is recognized as a company worth doing business with. All of this does not happen with

one campaign but must take place through an ongoing series of activities whose key message and actions must remain consistent and — as has been highlighted recently in the news — above reproach.

Like any other business strategy it is important to establish some key goals and clearly articulate how you are going to achieve them through a series of objectives. If you have not done so recently you need to dust off your strategic plan and take a good look at what you perceive to be the fundamental tenets of your business.

As always in developing any plan your first order of business is to identify who you want to reach or influence. Knowing who your key target group is will determine how you speak to them, what mediums they use for gathering information and most importantly what it is about your product or service that will be of greatest value to them.

In addition, there are other aspects of a PR plan that you need to develop such as focusing on your values.

In a small community like the Comox Valley there are ample opportunities to meet with customers face to face in situations that are not necessarily directly related to sales. Sponsoring a community event, cultural activity,

sporting event or becoming involved in a charitable or service-oriented organization all go towards building a positive impression of who you are and what you have to offer.

Public relations is all about your reputation. It is the result of what you do, what you say and what others say about you. In this day and age of social awareness these attributes are the keys that will separate your reputation or business from everyone else.

The big caution here though, as some have found out rather harshly, is that you must ensure what you say or the actions you take will not come back and haunt you — either tomorrow or three years from now. One of the hardest things to do in life is to re-establish confidence in you and your business if you have committed a serious breach of trust with customers or the public.

If you don’t have a PR plan, now is the time to start giving some serious thought as to what you are going to do in order to manage how people view you and your business.

While a firm handshake may be a start, there’s a whole lot more to building a good public relations strategy than words can ever say.

Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached at joesmith@shaw.ca

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Bumpiest Road WINNER Maryport

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City Project Worth the Wait WINNER Hospital Finalists Bike Lanes 3rd Bridge

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Best Place to be a Tourist WINNER MT Washington Finalists Downtown Courtenay Cumberland

Kye Bay Kin Beach Goose Spit

Politicians WINNER Don McRae

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Monday-Friday9:30AM-5:30PM Sunday 11am-5pm • *Closed Saturday*

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Made up of an eclectic mix of shops, eateries, professional services, indoor/outdoor cultural & entertainment venues.

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Cocktail WINNER Fluid

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Finalists Shelter Point Gladstone Brewing

Finalists Merville Organics Little Orcas Bakery

Everyone has a dark side. Feed It.

40KnotsWinery |

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DOWNTOWN CUMBERLAND | 250-336-8322 | facebook.com/waverleyhotel

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1541 Cliffe Ave Courtenay 250-338-5564 Strive to provide customers with outstanding food and excellent customer service.

Fine Dining WINNER Locals

1760 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC localscomoxvalley.com.

Experience Vancouver Island’s premiere food destination with Chef Ronald St. Pierre and his culinary artisans.

Fresh Fish WINNER Portuguese Joe’s

FRESH OYSTERS WINNER Fanny Bay Oysters

7480 Island Hwy. South at Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal.

250-335-1198. fannybayoysters.com You can find farm fresh oysters, live in the shell, fresh shucked. Seafood is Mother Nature’s fast

2230A Cliffe Avenue Ocean Pacific Realty Courtenay BC | V9N 2L4 Each REMAX Office is Individually Owned and Operated.

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Thinking of selling your home or buying a property?

It’s never to early to connect!

Don’t think Twice - Call Bryce!

comoxvalley-realestate.com | 250-702-6493

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104 - 1350 England Ave. Courtenay | 250-338-8121 | www.achievephysio.com

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CREDIT*

Ice Cream Gelato Shop WINNER Benino Gelato

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Other Finalists Ceylon Cuisine Unplugged

2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay, 250-3344500 whistlestoppub. com. The valley’s oldest neighborhood pub.

Serving up great food everyday.

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WINNER Whistle Stop Pub

#3-2364 Rosewall Cr. Courtenay, BC | 250-338-1313 info@tripleheatdance.com www.tripleheatdance.com

Book an exotic cruise vacation Oct 1 - 24 for one or more of the following EXPEDIA* EXTRAS:

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EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS, COMOX VALLEY | comox_valley@cruiseshipcenters.com

11-2401 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay | 250-334-3323 or 1-800-665-2780

www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/comoxvalley

1700 Comox Ave, Comox 250-339-3494 www.beninogelato. com. A family owned and operated gelateria in the heart of Comox. A wide variety of in-house made gelato and sorbetto, gourmet coffee and panini sandwiches.

*Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aimia Canada Inc. BC Reg #: 3520-6

THANKS

Finalists Boston Pizza Plates

WINNER Islander Pizza & Pasta

KID FREE RESTAURANT

5-795 Ryan Rd E, Courtenay 250-338-4666 islanderpizza-pasta.ca Locally owned and proudly delivering.

WINNER Locals Restaurant

Finalists Riders Pizza Guerilla Pizza

1760 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, B.C. localscomoxvalley.com Experience Vancouver Island’s premiere food destination with Chef Ronald St. Pierre and his culinary artisans.

PLACE TO DRINK ALONE WINNER White Whale

975 Comox Road, Courtenay 250-338-1468 whitewhalecourtenay. ca. Creative local food and drinks in a friendly comfortable atmosphere and a fabulous patio.

Finalists Black Fin Pub Fluid

Patio for Dining WINNER Black Fin Pub & Restaurant

Finalists Waverley Gladstone Brewing

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Pizza

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250-703-3957

Finalists White Whale Locals

Thank you for the votes

FOR VOTING

BERARD’S PLUMBING & SERVICE WORK

2299 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-8474 www.whitespot.ca White Spot Restaurants have become a B.C. legend with a passion for using fresh, quality, local ingredients.

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Finalists Hot Chocolates Dairy Queen

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“Searle’s for that hard to fit foot”

“Serving the Comox Valley for over 80 Years”

250 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay 250-334-3178 | searlesshoes@telus.net Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 Fri till 9pm

www.searlesshoes.com

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WINNER White Whale

WINNER McDonalds

975 Comox Road, Courtenay 250-338-1468 whitewhalecourtenay. ca. Creative local food and drinks in a friendly comfortable atmosphere and a fabulous patio.

Finalists Waverley Gladstone Brewing

1799 Cliffe Ave., 3199 Cliffe Ave., 111 Lerwick Rd. 727 Anderton Rd., Comox, mcdonalds.ca

Finalists 7-Eleven Boston Pizza

Comoxblackfinpub. com/

Finalists Whistle Stop Pub Griffin Pub

RESTAURANT WITH BEST VEGETARIAN FARE WINNER Atlas Café

Pub Food

250 6 St, Courtenay atlascafe.ca.

WINNER Black Fin PUB & restaurant

Finalists Rawthentic Mad Chef Union Street Grill

132 Port Augusta St,

THANK YOU!

Westview Ford extends our sincere thanks to the Comox Valley for nominating us for:

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RESTAURANT TO CELEBRATE AN ANNIVERSARY WINNER Locals Restaurant

1760 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC localscomoxvalley.com Experience Vancouver Island’s premiere food destination featuring Chef Ronald St. Pierre and his culinary artisans.

Finalists The Breakwater Prime Chophouse

Our warm welcome to great customer service.

Thank you for all your votes.

You’re Invited… linger awhile!

• Healthy Start Breakfast Options • Great Soups, fresh made daily!

• Flavourful Gluten-Free Products • “Good to Go” Dinner Toppings 445-10th Street, Courtenay Serving the Comox Valley for over 35 years.

250-338-0955

ON-LINE COUPONS AVAILABLE at: www.GrainsBakery.ca

Applications for community grants now being accepted The Comox Valley Community Foundation supports a wide range of projects that are projects provide a direct service or take an innovative approach or response to dealing with community issues, concerns or needs.

Deadline for applications - October 23, 2015 WE SPECIALIZE IN HAPPY CUSTOMERS

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and Happy Employees!

250.334.3161 4901 N. Island Hwy. Courtenay INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

www.westviewford.ca

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Finalists The Breakwater White Whale

WINNER Locals restaurant

ROAST BEEF SPECIAL

Finalists Prime Chophouse Common Ground Cafe Black Fin Pub

204 - 1025 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay • 250-334-0209 www.level10eurospa.com

Restaurant with a View

Finalists Griffin Pub Waverley Billy D’s

WINNER Black Fin pub & restaurant

132 Port Augusta St, Comox blackfinpub.

Comox Community Centre

Experience the “Ahhh!”

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Come Play with us!

Waterfront B&B - Event Venue

WINNER Sushi Wara

WINNER 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery

sushiwara.ca 2082 Comox Ave, Comox . Serving fresh ingredients to create authentic Asian cuisine.

Finalists Sushi Kobo Osaka Sushi

Sandwich WINNER Subway

subway.com/en-ca/ Guided the passion for delighting customers by serving delicious, madeto-order sandwiches.

2400 Anderton Rd, Comox 250-941-8810 40knotswinery.com Located on 24 stunning acres, 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery is the largest grape winery in the Comox Valley, and one of the largest on Vancouver Island.

Finalists Coastal Black Estate Winery Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery

Finalists Butcher Block Common Ground Cafe

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2601 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. platescatering.com.

250-334-8087 Prepared fresh daily, from all-day breakfast selections & daily specials

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Award-Winning ~ TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Close to everything, yet far enough away! Plan your Getaway now

Thanks for nominating us! www.TwoEaglesLodge.com Getaways • Weddings • Parties/BBQs

Permanent IRONWOOD metal roofing SHAKE & TILE specialists.

LTD. Call now for a FREE estimate.

www.ironwoodshakeandtile.com

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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES

Your Health and Fitness Starts Here!

Comox Community Centre 1855 Noel Ave info@comox.ca 250-339-2255 comox.ca/recreation

FOR LIVING 319 FIFTH STREET, DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 250-338-8404 www.facebook.com/homeandgardengate

THANK YOU COMOX VALLEY for voting in the Comox Valley Reader’s Choice Award www.brianscottfineart.com

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Comox Valley for voting for us in the Reader’ Choice

250-871-5337

Open daily 10-6, Sun 12-4

Thank you Comox Valley for the 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards Nomination.

You can keep counting on us to help build your financial future.

Tyler Iwanson

1700 COMOX AVENUE, COMOX | 250.339.1690 Proud to be BC owned and operated

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Seating is limited, so call to reserve your spot today at 250-890-2338

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Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2015.

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2800 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay • Across from Driftwood Mall

1-250-338-5355

www.sunwestrv.com

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TIED FOR THE WIN Rice

Toyota Courtenay.

Finalists Brian McLean

USED AUTO DEALER

Toyota

445 Crown Isle Blvd, Courtenay 250-3386761. courtenaytoyota. com. Family-run, locally owned and operated, we are committed to giving all our present and future customers outstanding service. Customer Service is not just a motto; it’s a way of life for all employees at Rice

WINNER Westview Ford

4901 N Island Hwy, Courtenay 250-3343161. westviewford. ca

Finalists Comox Valley Nissan Brian McLean

AUTO SERVICE

WINNER Comox Valley Nissan

535 Silverdale Crescent, Courtenay.

250-3381988. comoxvalleynissan.com.

Finalists Westview Ford Care Automotive

Cumberland. 250-3362062 stansburysguesthouse. com. Situated in the heart of Cumberland, offers 3, 2 and 1 bedroom options. Your “home away from home.”

Finalists

Two Eagles Bed & Breakfast Mulberry Lane

Bed & Breakfast for friends to Bookstores stay at WINNER WINNER StansLaughing bury’s Guest Oyster Book House 3284 Second Street, Shop

here to make your entire auto shopping experience fun!

tied for the win

Toyota Courtenay.

Care Automotive

Other Finalists Brian McLean

Bed & Breakfast for friends to stay at

USED AUTO DEALER

Rice Toyota

Westview Ford

445 Crown Isle Blvd, Courtenay 250-3386761. courtenaytoyota. com. Family-run, locally owned and operated, we are committed to giving all our present and future customers outstanding service. Customer Service is not just a motto; it’s a way of life for all employees at Rice

4901 N Island Hwy, Courtenay 250-3343161. westviewford.ca For your next purchase or lease of a new Ford or pre-owned vehicle, you can always count on receiving low-pressure, friendly service at your Courtenay Ford dealer to help you choose the vehicle that best suits your needs and your budget.

Finalists Comox Valley Nissan Brian McLean

AUTO SERVICE Comox Valley Nissan

535 Silverdale Crescent, Courtenay.

250-3381988. comoxvalleynissan.com. We are your premium source of new and used vehicles. Our dedicated staff form our knowledgeable sales department and toptrained technicians, to the attention to detail, detailers are here to make your entire auto shopping experience fun!

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Contact usustoin thebook a consultation for voting for Custom Cakes

Wedding Favours Reader’s 368 Fifth Choice Street, Downtown Courtenay and Telephone: Gifts 250-338-8211

www.cakebread.ca ~ www.hotchocolates.ca Jorden Marshall Find us on Facebook Owner

and ask for the home health care department to book your appointment.

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Committed to your health. 1782B Comox Ave., Comox Dedicated to your needs. 2 5 0 . 3 3 9 . 5 0 5 0

Stansbury’s Guest House

3284 Second Street, Cumberland. 250-3362062 stansburysguesthouse. com Situated in the heart of Cumberland, offers 3, 2 and 1 bedroom options, something for everyone!

Your “home away from home”.

Two Eagles Bed & Breakfast Mulberry Lane

Bookstores Laughing Oyster Book Shop

286 Fifth St, Courtenay 250-334-2511laughingoysterbooks.com Located in the heart of downtown Courtenay.

Offering books for sale that include charm from the past, choices from the present and knowledge of books to come.

Finalists Coles Blue Heron Books

Bike Shops WINNER Simon’s Cycles

1841 Comox Ave #3, Comox 250-339-6683 simoncycle.com Whether you are looking for your kid’s first run bike or that perfect machine for an upcoming Gran Fondo, visit Simon’s Cycles for a great selection of bicycle related products.

Finalists Dodge City Mountain City

ChiropraCtor WINNER Dr. Douglas Price

203-1723 Comox Ave. Comox. comoxchiropractic.com.

After graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (summa cum laude) in 1984, Dr. Price started practice in Kelowna and Keremeos. He moved to Vancouver in 1987 where he stayed until 1993, when he came “home” to Comox.

Finalists Dr. R. Cockwill Dr. Derek Vinge

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Wonder

All Natural & Caffeine Free, 250gr

570gr or 12’s

Instant Coffee Alternative

399

for

Dempster’s

Elias

4

2$ for

8

99

399 Source Yogurt

Selected, 6’s

1kg

8x100gr

Yoplait

Bagels

Honey

Bread or Buns

7

2$

Source Greek Yogurt

650gr

6

2$ for

299

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Meat

Sunrise Farms

Bone in Chicken Thighs

Boneless Center Cut or Rib End Pork Loin Roast

8.79 per kg

3

7.69 per kg

3

49

99

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

Johnsonville

Per

LB

Mitchell’s

Brats or Italiano Sausages

Heritage Thick Sliced Bacon

500gr

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Schneiders

Janes

400gr

800gr

Per

LB

Pub Style Chicken

Meat Pies

1kg

4

9

99

BUY 1 99 9 NESTLE 40 ASSORTED CANDY BARS

Que Pasa

2$

GET 1

FREE

for

NESTLE REGULAR SIZE CHOCOLATE BAR

Each

8

7

99

99

FOR THE LOVE OF ITALIAN FOOD

Organic Tortilla Chips 425gr

Primo

Primo

900gr

796ml

Pasta

Bechtle

Egg Pasta or Noodles

Tomatoes

for

Delissio

Hengstenberg

Thin Crispy Crust or Rustico Pizza

4

for

Primo

680ml

5

4$ for

3

4

2$ for

Mineral Water 750ml

540ml

99

200ml

Gerolsteiner

Beans or Chick Peas

Pizza Mozzarella, 340gr

Original German Mustard

5

4$ for

LICABL PP

EES EF

4

99

for

Mozzarellissima

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

5

4$

Saputo

Primo

Rising Crust or Pizzeria Vintage Pizza

5

4$

99

Delissio

7

2$

PLUS A

2

581-888gr

Value FREE

350-500gr

99

340-630gr

That’s a

$1.25

5

3$ for

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect October 12-18, 2015

7

All-Vegetable Shortening

170gr

250gr

525-540ml

Crisco

Ready Crust

Cream Cheese

Ready To Serve Soup

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

Keebler

Lactantia

Primo

Armstrong

Rogers

454gr

Flour 10kg

7

600gr

10

5$ for

Saputo

Christie

Shredded Cheese

500gr

320gr

Swanson

Swanson

Hungry-Man Dinner

Premium Plus Crackers 900gr

6

Knorr

Maple Leaf

Lipton Chicken Noodle or Onion Soup Mix

Flakes of Ham, Turkey or Chicken

3

4

4

for

Post

Dressing

Knorr

Pasta or Rice Sidekicks

4

for

Chef Boyardee

Nestle

630-640ml

418-425gr

4 Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr

5

5$

5

for

5

3$

4$

for

SIMPLE LUNCH IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSY LIFE Kraft

Ocean’s

Flaked or Chunk Light Tuna in Water

Miracle Whip or Mayo 890ml

for

1lt

2

4

Cookies 500gr

1.66lt

3

3

99

99

Post

2

99

12x341ml

2

Orange Pekoe Tea

144’s

Folgers

Welch’s

Keurig

Ground Coffee

Prune Nectar

Folgers Gourmet Selection K-Cups

292-326gr

1.36lt

for

5

LICABL PP

3

99

LICABL PP

3

99

4

99

LICABL PP

EES EF

3

4$

96-126gr

EES EF

3

99

for

EVERY MORNING HOLDS NEW POSSIBILITIES Red Rose

5

5$

99

175-200gr

99

for

473ml

2

Minute Maid or Nestea

5

5$

Dairyland

385-453gr

99

Beverage

LICABL PP

2% White or 1% Chocolate Milk Beverage

Great Grains Cereal

368-439gr

3

200-290gr

Post

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal

Reese’s Pieces, Hershey Kisses, Lowney Bridge Mixture or Oh Henry Bites

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Tomato Ketchup

Beverage

99

99

99

Christie

Breyers

Family Classic Frozen Dessert

12x355ml

EES EF

5

10

3$

Kraft

Heinz

Selected, 170gr

for

364-374gr

Coke or Sprite

PLUS A

for

3

99

1lt

Family Size Granola Bars

340gr

99

340-400gr

Quaker

Kraft

Snack Size, 24’s

Ragu

Pasta Sauce

Pasta

112-167gr

2

99

2$

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

EES EF

5

425-550gr

Caramels

Favourites Assorted Candy Bars

99

Post

Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal

Shreddies or Shredded Wheat Cereal

Selected, 475ml

4

3

3

WE’VE GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR

4kg

99

99

Kraft

Nestle

for

3

5

99

Granulated White Sugar

454gr

1.42lt

77

Rogers

Butter

Vegetable or Canola Oil

PARTY!

5$

Quality Foods

Crisco

5$

Selected, 4’s

156gr

for

595-652gr

99

10

5$

Swanson

200gr

99

99

10

Skillet Meals

Meat Pie

360-455gr

99

for

PLUS A

Natural Sliced Cheese

for

5$

PLUS A

Armstrong

10

5$

PLUS A

77

4$

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99

3

99

5

99

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect October 12-18, 2015

7

All-Vegetable Shortening

170gr

250gr

525-540ml

Crisco

Ready Crust

Cream Cheese

Ready To Serve Soup

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

Keebler

Lactantia

Primo

Armstrong

Rogers

454gr

Flour 10kg

7

600gr

10

5$ for

Saputo

Christie

Shredded Cheese

500gr

320gr

Swanson

Swanson

Hungry-Man Dinner

Premium Plus Crackers 900gr

6

Knorr

Maple Leaf

Lipton Chicken Noodle or Onion Soup Mix

Flakes of Ham, Turkey or Chicken

3

4

4

for

Post

Dressing

Knorr

Pasta or Rice Sidekicks

4

for

Chef Boyardee

Nestle

630-640ml

418-425gr

4 Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr

5

5$

5

for

5

3$

4$

for

SIMPLE LUNCH IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSY LIFE Kraft

Ocean’s

Flaked or Chunk Light Tuna in Water

Miracle Whip or Mayo 890ml

for

1lt

2

4

Cookies 500gr

1.66lt

3

3

99

99

Post

2

99

12x341ml

2

Orange Pekoe Tea

144’s

Folgers

Welch’s

Keurig

Ground Coffee

Prune Nectar

Folgers Gourmet Selection K-Cups

292-326gr

1.36lt

for

5

LICABL PP

3

99

LICABL PP

3

99

4

99

LICABL PP

EES EF

3

4$

96-126gr

EES EF

3

99

for

EVERY MORNING HOLDS NEW POSSIBILITIES Red Rose

5

5$

99

175-200gr

99

for

473ml

2

Minute Maid or Nestea

5

5$

Dairyland

385-453gr

99

Beverage

LICABL PP

2% White or 1% Chocolate Milk Beverage

Great Grains Cereal

368-439gr

3

200-290gr

Post

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal

Reese’s Pieces, Hershey Kisses, Lowney Bridge Mixture or Oh Henry Bites

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Tomato Ketchup

Beverage

99

99

99

Christie

Breyers

Family Classic Frozen Dessert

12x355ml

EES EF

5

10

3$

Kraft

Heinz

Selected, 170gr

for

364-374gr

Coke or Sprite

PLUS A

for

3

99

1lt

Family Size Granola Bars

340gr

99

340-400gr

Quaker

Kraft

Snack Size, 24’s

Ragu

Pasta Sauce

Pasta

112-167gr

2

99

2$

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

EES EF

5

425-550gr

Caramels

Favourites Assorted Candy Bars

99

Post

Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal

Shreddies or Shredded Wheat Cereal

Selected, 475ml

4

3

3

WE’VE GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR

4kg

99

99

Kraft

Nestle

for

3

5

99

Granulated White Sugar

454gr

1.42lt

77

Rogers

Butter

Vegetable or Canola Oil

PARTY!

5$

Quality Foods

Crisco

5$

Selected, 4’s

156gr

for

595-652gr

99

10

5$

Swanson

200gr

99

99

10

Skillet Meals

Meat Pie

360-455gr

99

for

PLUS A

Natural Sliced Cheese

for

5$

PLUS A

Armstrong

10

5$

PLUS A

77

4$

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3

99

5

99

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Deli & Cheese

Schneiders

Freybe

Authentic Smoked Beef

Schneiders

Bottom Round

Maple or Pepper Ham

99

1

¢ 100 gr

Sabra

10 Piece California & Dynamite Rolls

6

Medium

Hummus

3

99

5

9

Available at select stores only.

Medium

Sweet & Sour Pork Spring Roll

Available at select stores only.

1

6 995 129 75

Chow Mein

95

6

99

1

Per

100 gr

English Stilton Blue Cheese

88

99

Medium

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

100 gr

Marble Cheddar Cheese

• Greek • Macaroni • Red Potato with Sour Cream • Sweet Bean

Medium

99

Per

Bothwell

Salad

283gr

99

16 Piece Maki Platter

2

99

Per

Sushi

Tomato Basil Turkey Breast

per 100gr

3

99 per 100gr

Irish

Blarney, Dubliner or Reserve Cheese 200gr

6

99

Seafood • Quality Foods

99

Fresh

Grey Cod Fillets

Frozen

Sockeye Salmon Fillets

1

99

Per

100 gr

Previously Frozen

Smoked Salmon BBQ or Peppered Tips

U.S. Grade A Blanched Roasted Peanuts

49

Organically Yours

1

49

Raw Red Argentine Prawns

Organic Flax Seeds

Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Thompson or Sultana Raisins

250gr

99

21/25 Size

Quality Fresh

2

Per

100 gr

Per

100 gr

Family Favourites Cranberries

Dried, 400gr

440gr

¢ Per

100 gr

299

399

3

99

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Bakery

Italian Buns

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Selected

3

White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread

1

6 pack

for

6 pack

Pepperoni Cheese Sticks

2

Silver Hills

99

Coffee Cake

5

4$

99

99

Mini Danish

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Sprouted Whole Grain Bread

3

Selected, 430-615gr

2$

6 pack

for

10

3$ for

Cream Puffs

Two Layer

Decadent Chocolate Cake

Oroweat

Bread 680gr

9

4

99

99

5

2$ for

10

3$ for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Tazo

Stahlbush Farms

Nature’s Path

Tea

100% Natural Frozen Vegetables

Organic Hot Oatmeal

320-400gr

Mondo Cafe

100% Arabica Coffee

24’s

908gr

300-400gr

2

1

3

99

99

Nature’s Path

R.W. Knudsen

Eco Pac Organic Cereal

Just Black Cherry Juice 946ml

99

9

Rogers

99

Organic Sugar

Natural, 900gr

750-907gr

PLUS A

Purina

Maxx Scoop Cat Box Filler 7kg

7

99

EES EF

5

99

LICABL PP

3

4

99

99

Pet Supplies

Purina

Purina

Purina

Beneful Dry Dog Food

Cat Chow Brand Cat Food

Alpo Cookout Classics Dog Food

1.6-1.8kg

Advanced Nutrition for All Cats, 750gr

2

99

Pork, Beef, Chicken & Veggie Flavours, 7.2kg

4

99

9

99

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Spartan Apples

99 5 2.18 per kg

Mexican “Hass Variety”

¢

Large Avocadoes

for

Washington “Fancy”

Green or Red Bartlett Pears 2.18 per kg

99

LB

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Taylor Farms

Garden Salad

¢

3

12oz bag

2$

Per

for

LB

Washington Grown

New Zealand Grown

98

Natural Organics

2

Fresh Kiwifuit

4$ for

Jumbo Red or White Onions 2.16 per kg

6”

C

3$

H

Per

¢ Per

LB

National Boss Day Bouquet

Kalanchoe

C

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99

Washington Grown

Organic Yellow Onions

3lb bag

5

2$ for

California “Fresh”

Organic Romaine Hearts 3’s

7

2$ for

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Organic Ambrosia Apples 3lb bag

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544 4 St, Courtenay 250334-4844 bayviewchiro. ca Whether you are a competitive triathlete, desk worker, retiree, manual labourer or artist; we can help you get back in motion.

Finalists Courtenay Family Chiropractic Dynamic Spine, Sport and Wellness

Children’s Clothing WINNER The Children’s Place

2751 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, 250-331-0799 childrensplace.com. The Children’s Place is the leading kids clothes, toddlers clothes and baby clothes store in Canada. With fresh fashions, quality materials and fun designs, it’s the affordable kids clothing brand that you can trust.

Finalists Podlings Kradles 2 Kidz Boutique

ter-school care.

Finalists Salvation Army Value Village

Finalist Tigger Too Beaufort Children’s Centre Comox Kidz

Dentists WINNER Dr. John Wall

6-2222 Guthrie Rd, Comox 250-339-4044

Customer Service TIED FOR THE WIN Wayne Ward, Grains Bakery

445 10 St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1P7 250-338-0955 grainsbakery.ca

TIED FOR The WIN Tim Cowan, The Medicine Shoppe 1782 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 3M8 250-339-5050. medicineshoppecomox.ca

Daycare

Finalists Dr. Joan Eaton Dr. Bill Toews

Dental Clinics WINNER Acreview Dental

116-750 Comox Rd Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 250-338-9085 acreviewdental.com.

At Acreview Dental Clinic we offer comprehensive dental care for the entire family in a comfortable, caring environment using the latest technology.

Finalists Driftwood Dental Cumberland Dental

Dollar Store

WINNER Kinnikinnik Child Care Centre

WINNER Dollarama

1525 Military Row, Lazo, 250-339-8032.

Child care centre for children infancy to age 5 and af-

Dollarama aims to provide customers with a consistent shopping experience, offering a broad assortment of ev-

eryday consumer products, general merchandise and seasonal items.

Electrician WINNER Aiki ElectRic

2909 Elderberry Crescent, Courtenay 250702-6990. aikielectric. com. A full service electrical contracting company doing business in the Comox Valley for more than 10 years and currently employ 3 journeyman and 4 apprentices. Owned and operated by Andrew Popkin he has over 20 years experience in the electrical trade.

Comox Valley Regional District

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION In accordance with section 187 of the Local Government Act, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) gives notice of its intention to dispose of property by leasing a portion of the CVRD aquatic centre to the Courtenay Swim Shop to provide retail sales of swim attire, supplies and equipment (hatched area in drawing below).

The CVRD aquatic centre is located at 377 Lerwick Road, Courtenay, BC.

Finalists Drewery Electric CV Fire Protection & Electrical

Farm Stand WINNER Siefffert’s Farm Market

720 Knight Rd, Comox 250-339-2988 Sieffert’s Farm is a family owned and operated farm. We grow and pick fresh daily a variety of in season vegetables in our fields and greenhouses.

Finalists Shamrock Devonshire Farm Berry Best

The lease agreement for a portion of the CVRD aquatic centre includes a five year term with an option to renew for an additional five years.

In consideration of this lease agreement, the Courtenay Swim Shop will pay the CVRD a total of $9,964.08 annually in equal monthly installments of $830.34 for the first year with an annual adjustment of the greater of two per cent or the change in the Consumer Price Index for Victoria at the end of December of the preceding year. Rates for the additional five year renewal term will be negotiated with the lessee at the time of the renewal option.

If you have any questions on acquiring the property, please contact Jennifer Zbinden, manager of recreation services, Comox Valley Regional District, in writing, on or before October 15, 2015.

Email: jzbinden@comoxvalleyrd.ca

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660 England Ave, Courtenay, 250-338-1383 444 Lerwick Rd 250-3315101 YOur local grocery store focused on food, driven by their fresh expertise and supported by superior customer service.

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Costco gas stations offer our members great value on high-quality fuel. Our stations are designed for fast refueling, with long hoses that allow you to fill from either side of your vehicle.

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Finalists Longlands Glacier Greens

www.localscomoxvalley.com

Hair Salon

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THANK YOU COMOX VALLEY FOR VOTING IN THE 2015 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Creating a love of learning through imitation, reverence, wonder and play.

2311 Rosewall Crescent Courtenay, BC V9N 8R9 250-871-7777 www.saltwaterschool.com

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485 5 St, Courtenay 250703-0181 rootsthesalon. com Roots the Salon understands the importance of finding a look that works for you. From masterful cuts to fierce colour and innovative styling.

Finalists Hair Pins Level 10 Eurospa

Home Improvement WINNER Home Depot

WINNER Graham’s Jewellers

WINNER Cascadia

261 Fifth, Courtenay 250-334-4523 Customer review says it all “Thank you so much to the people of Graham’s Jewellers for re-sizing a family heirloom ring! It turned out fantastic and with quick and efficient service I had the best experience.”

#200-444 Lerwick Road Courtenay 250-8718171 cascadialiquor. com. Cascadia is committed to delivering the ultimate liquor retail experience by providing genuine and informed customer service, by sourcing a continually evolving, unique and innovative product range and maintaining great value to all customers.

Finalists Francis Jewellers Ltd People’s Jewellers

388 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay 250-334-5400. homedepot.ca Helping customers create and maintain the home of their dreams, whether they want to do

Finalists Liquor Plus BC Liquor Store

LAWYER WINNER Bob Bush

101-1350 England Ave, Courtenay, BC 250-338-

Part of Our Past & Next Weeks Plans...

Whether you've been picking up cold drinks or staying for great food, The Whistle Stop thanks you for your votes, Comox Valley Record Readers.

dickenschristmascraftfair.com

Blue Moon Wheat Beer was created with Valencia orange peel, for a subtle sweetness and oats added for a creamy, inviting finish.

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6741 bushandcompany. ca. Mr. Bush clerked for the B.C. Supreme Court before joining Russell & DuMoulin in Vancouver, and acted as assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Kaiser Resources. He then moved his practice to the Comox Valley where he developed and concentrated on a Plaintiff-only Personal Injury Practice.

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Great Food • Great Beer • Great Times

www.whistlestoppub.com • 2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay • 250-334-4500

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Mortgage Broker WINNER MacKenzie Gartside

525 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay 250-331-08000 comoxmortgages.com.

A team of energetic, customer-focused professionals striving to make your mortgage experience as smooth as possible.

Finalists Rick Bossum David Robertson Victor Anasimiv Island Mortgage

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Carla Arnold

Finalists StrongHeart Fitness The White Whale Restaurant Sweet Surprise Gluten Free Baking

THANK YOU! To my clients and friends, thank you for your nomination.

NOTARIES WINNER KATE GREENING

I love where I live and I am proud to be working in the career I love. I am passionate about helping my clients find their dream property, or market their homes for sale in order to move on to the next stage of their lives. Committed to our community, with a soft spot for our vibrant local arts, my family and I are proud to call the Comox Valley home.

320-10 St, Courtenay 250-338-1445. comoxvalleynotarypublic.ca Since 1990, Kate Greening has offered her services as a notary public to those in the process of buying, selling or financing a home, making a will, power of ttorney or representation agreement.

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4704 Forbidden Plateau Rd, Courtenay 250-3342600. doggydo.org. An open concept kennel and a traditional kennel.

Your dog can come here to receive extra attention, meet new friends, socialize, walk, play and get spoiled for the day or an extended stay.

Finalists Dale Roberts Daryl Robbins

PET BOARDING

Finalists Poochies House of Dogs

WINNER DOGGY DO

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PET SUPPLY STORE WINNER WOOFYS

2400 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, 250-338-0455; 1760 Comox Rd, Comox, 250-339-2272; 795 Ryan Rd East Courtenay, 250-338-0424. woofys. ca. Woofy’s Pet Foods is your one-stop pet food and supply store. Two stores in Courtenay and 1 in Comox.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

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PHARMACY WINNER SHOPPERS DRUG MART

310-8th St, Courtenay 250-334-3134 108-1966 Guthrie Road Comox 250-890-9327. shoppersdrugmart.ca With a rich history of helping improve the lives of Canadians not only through pharmacy services, but also through commitment to giving back to the community.

Finalists Costco Medicine Shoppe

PHYSIOTHERAPIST WINNER THE JOINT

Dr. Noa Albanese General Dentist

Dr. Tasso Irinakis Periodontist

Sidney & Nanaimo Locations Only!

Dr. Ken McCracken General Dentist

Thank you for voting Courtenay Dental Health and Implant Centre best in class

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

GENERAL • COSMETIC • IMPLANT DENTISTRY

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE

310-8thSt, Courtenay, 250-331-1200 thejointphysiotherapy.com Here at the Joint, we strive to provide a positive experience for your injury management and recovery. We are lucky to have some of the most enthusiastic and progressive therapists on our team; who celebrate movement, humour, and education.

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250-890-9222 mckinnonphotography.com Karen, along with her right hand Christine, work hard to make sure you are loving every minute of your experience in working with them. We care, we work hard, and have a great time doing it - we would love to hear from you.

Finalists Crystal Clear Boomer Jerritt

2384 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay dalesplumbingandmechanical.com/ Dale’s Plumbing specializes in both Residential and Commercial plumbing. Our company has been in business in the Comox Valley for over thirty years. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of the premiere contractors. We specialize in ground-up

Finalists Apex Plumbings Courtenay Plumbing Berard’s Plumbing

Preschool WINNER Tigger Too

1800 Noel Avenue, Comox cvcdcs.com Tigger Too Preschool is a place to grow and explore, where children’s ideas are respected, expanded upon and encouraged.

Finalists

Real Estate Company WINNER ReMax Ocean Pacific Realty

2012, 2013 and 2014 finalist BC Photographer of the Year

282 Anderton Road Comox, BC; 2230A Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4 oceanpacificrealty.com/

Finalists Royal LePage in the Comox Valley Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty

Passionate supporter of numerous charities and community initiatives

TOP 15 2014 Canadian Wedding Photographers Association 2008 Comox Valley Small Business Of The Year 250-890-9222 boudoir.mckinnonphotography.com mckinnonphotography.com

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ALL LANES ARE OPEN Every Sat & Sun 10am-6pm in order to serve you better!

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250-8717707. apollotattoo.ca Ryan has been creating art for as long as he can remember. Loving the Comox Valley and happier than ever, he is looking forward to many years of creating tattoos, fine art, and sharing his passion with new friends on the west coast.

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www.beninogelato.com

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Work Better, Together Board of Directors 2014/2015

Join us!

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The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network is proud to have been part of Courtenay’s growth for the past 24 years.

We are an energetic group of local business and professional women who meet on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August) to network, learn from top notch speakers and market our businesses.

Realtor WINNER Michele Courtney 2230A Cliffe Ave, Courtenay michelecourtney. com Since becoming a Realtor in 2005, Michele has earned a reputation for working tirelessly to make each client’s experience a positive one, and going the extra mile to alleviate stress.

Finalists Carla Arnold Ronni Lister Jakob Christoph

Registered Massage Therapist

RV Dealer

WINNER Kristen Werner

arbutusrv.ca.

Arbutus RV & Marine Sales is helping you to “Discover Your Freedom Today!”

With 5 Vancouver Island Locations and over 700 new and used RV’s on display, we’re proud to be Vancouver Island & BC’s largest RV Dealer!

2835 Bruce Street, Cumberland 250-897-6258 www.kirstenwerner. com As registered massage therapist, Kirsten offers different modalities of swedish massage, pregnancy massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy based on your individual needs.

WINNER Arbutus RV

Finalists Sunwest RV Comox Valley RV

Finalists Katie White Dean Silvester Tara Miller

www.CVWBN.org

CARE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED BY THE PEOPLE THAT CARE!

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We can diagnose and repair any make and model of car and truck with the most up-to-date equipment.

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250-218-0321 • www.cvfm.ca • info@cvfm.ca ‘BC’S MARKET OF THE YEAR’

KINNIKINNIK CHILDCARE CENTRE WINNER Aero Art

WINNER Searle’s Shoes

Finalists Shoebiz Shoe Warehouse

3199 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay. winners.ca The latest brand name trends & fashions for up to 60% less! New items arriving daily.

Thank you for nominating us!

Kinnikinnik Childcare Centre has been providing high-quality childcare and early learning programs for MILITARY and CIVILIAN families in the ALIST FIN Comox Valley for more than twenty years.

Our programs include: OF THE

• Infant & Toddler Care • Early Learning Programs

Finalists Sublime Finders Keep Hers Boutique

- English & French Immersion

• French Immersion Preschool • Out of School program

Sporting Goods Award Winning Store

- Airport Elementary

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250 Fifth Street Courtenay. www.searlesshoes. com. Searle’s Shoes is not your ordinary shoe store. We carry a wide selection of quality shoes, sandals, boots handbags, and accessories that will add flair to your wardrobe and comfort to your feet!

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A NOTARY PUBLIC in British Columbia can prepare: Mortgages • Wills • Leases • Affidavits Documents for purchasing and selling property Notarized Document • Marriage Licence Issuer

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SPORTING GOODS STORE WINNER HAPPY’S SOURCE FOR SPORTS

256 - 6th Street Courtenay sourceforsports.com Source For Sports is a national buying group with over 150 stores across Canada. The buying group originated in the late 1960s with a handful of sporting goods stores in southwestern Ontario who believed that 2 independent retailers could buy better than one and pass the value on to their cus-

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Finalists Sports Chek Canadian Tire

Finalists Wellness Centre At Lewis Centre CVRD Aquatic Centre

SPORTS FACILITY WINNER COMOX COMMUNITY CENTRE

SPECIALTY FURNITURE STORE WINNER ANMARCOS

1855 Noel Avenue Comox comox.ca/recreation. The Comox Community Centre opened the doors to its new fitness studio in the spring of 2011. The studio has over 5,000 square feet filled with Precor and Stak equipment and another 800 sq ft spin and

102-364 8th Street Courtenay. anmarcos.com Anmarcos Furniture & Mattresses was borne out of years of hard work and special thought directed at honest retailing in the furniture & mattress industry.

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Toy Shop WINNER Whale’s Tale Toys

Finalists Shamrock Veterinary Clinic Comox Valley Animal Hospital

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765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, 250-338-5811 READER’S CHOICE.

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Finalists Siren Consulting Update Company

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helenaustin.com “Her ability to bring new, original songs right to the heart of her listeners has inspired many.

She keeps us wanting more!” Kisa Macdonald Comox Valley Community Arts Council

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“I’ve found something I love to do that I’m proud of. To me it’s all about helping people make choices, not selling them on something. What a blessing to look forward to going to work.”

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comoxnauticaldays.ca It’s a FREE, family friendly, and fun-filled Festival BC Day Long Weekend, August

WINNER Triple Heat

WINNER Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair

Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club comoxvalleyribfest.ca Ribfest is a family-friendly event with music and entertainment for people of all ages! Strathcona Sunrise

Finalists Filberg Festival Atmosphere Comox Valley Exhibition

Popular Local Musician

Local Kids Events

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Three-day event held annually in July. A quintessential west coast fest” featuring roots and world music performers from across Canada and around the globe!

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Rotary Club bought together some of the best ribs from some of North America’s top professional cooks.

www.cvex.ca Promoting local farming, the exhibition offers three days of fun filled events for all family members. You can milk a goat, race a zucchini, watch the many farm animal shows and demonstrations, sink your teeth into a freshly made candy apple.

Finalists Easter at the Barn Kidfest Nautical Days Movie Under the Stars

WINNER Helen Austin Finalists Luke Blu Guthrie Sue Medley Anela Kahamoehe

Visual Artists WINNER Brian Scott

8269 North Island Highway Black Creek brianscottfineart.com Canadian artist Brian Scott, vivid expressionist oil paintings on location Vancouver Island, coastal British Columbia, Canada.

Finalist Andy Everson

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Place to Bird Watch WINNER Rotary Lookout Dyke Rd. Park Finalists Airpark Lazo Marsh

FISHING HOLE WINNER Maple Lake Other Finalists Puntledge River The Hump

GYM WINNER Comox Community Centre

1855 Noel Avenue Comox comox.ca/recreation.

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Kayaking

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Race Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf

WINNER Leanne Zdebiak

Mountain to Climb WINNER Mt Washington

Finalists Sarah Seads Dana Dixon Personal Training

Finalist Albert Edward Beecher

PLACE TO BUILD A Sandcastles

Person to Whip You Into Shape

WINNER Kye Bay Finalists

Air Force Beach Miracle Beach Goose Spit

snowtosurf.com Canada’s Premier Multi Sport Team Relay Event Finalists Saratoga Speedway Perseverance Trail Run CV Road Runners

Walk Your Dog WINNER Air Park Finalists Seal Bay Nymph Falls

Where to Hit a Baseball

COMOX VALLEY HOMELESSNESS SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT REFERENDUM Applications for Scrutineers

On Saturday, November 28, 2015, qualified electors within the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Electoral Area ‘A’ (excluding Denman and Hornby Islands), Electoral Area ‘B’ and Electoral Area ‘C’ will vote on the following question: Are you in favour of the Comox Valley Regional District adopting Bylaw No. 389 being “Comox Valley Homelessness Supports Service Establishment Bylaw No. 389, 2015” to establish a service that would provide funds to one or more local nongovernmental organizations based on a board approved five-year action plan to address homelessness in the Comox Valley?

YES or NO Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from people who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only people entitled to vote on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If enough applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.

Applications to act as a scrutineer must go to the regional voting officer at: Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay BC

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THERE WILL BE NO AUCTIONS THURS., OCT. 8TH & THURS., OCT 15TH. NEXT AUCTION THURSDAY, OCT. 22ND

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Hosted by Gillian Shoemaker

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1261 Noel Ave Comox

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GLENDALE CROSSING

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3426 Eagle View Courtenay

4875 Greaves Cr. Courtenay

Hosted by Rob Samsom

Hosted by Rob Samsom

Hosted by Bill Anglin

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9:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 to

4:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the Comox Valley Regional District office in Courtenay, B.C. and online at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/vote. Other information regarding the referendum and proposed service is also available online.

You can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting: Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC Tel: 250-334-6000 or email: elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca James Warren, Regional Voting Officer Andrea Sutherland, Deputy Regional Voting Officer follow comoxvalleyrd

Courtenay 250-334-9900 Comox 250-339-2021 Ocean Pacific Realty

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PEOPLE WHO READ

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AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE

Newspapers and their sites outperform all other media in engaging Canadians, including highincome Canadians, boomers, moms and even young adults.

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For more information call 250-334-3119

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Can you trust the NDP? NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair promises that he will not bring back the long-gun registry in a future NDP federal government.

Is he telling the truth?

His own “policy backgrounder” says he would, “… develop a more effective, better managed system of firearms registration.”

“Thomas Mulcair Policy Backgrounder,” page 3 Before the current election campaign started, Mulcair also said, “I think that it is possible to provide the police with the tools to better protect the public and themselves by making sure they’re able to follow every gun ... That’s our bottom line.”

Toronto Sun, July 25th If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, maybe it’s a duck?

Mulcair ordered all NDP MP’s to oppose scrapping the useless gun registry in 2012.

Mulcair severely sanctioned MPs who dared vote for their constituents and against the NDP party line.

The long-gun registry cost Canadians over $2 billion and didn’t save a single life. Mulcair still pushes such expensive useless schemes.

Mulcair’s NDP also voted against every other effort by the Conservative government to simplify our overly complex and ineffective gun regulations.

Should British Columbians trust Mulcair’s NDP? Mulcair must maintain his base in Montreal and Toronto to retain power; they are the people who favour even more and stricter gun controls.

Would the policies of a Mulcair government reflect BC or Quebec?

The BCWF Political Action Alliance has no legal or financial connection to the BC Wildlife Federation.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DEATHS

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IN MEMORIAM

INFORMATION

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Jennifer Lynn Wenschlag December 01/1974-0ctober 06/2015 It is with tremendous love and great sadness we announce the passing of Jen (Skip) Wenschlag. Jennifer will be sorely missed by her soulmate Jason (Jay) Zunino of 14 years, mother Doris (Keith) Hartz, father Gerald, brother David Wenschlag; missed also by 3 uncles, many cousins, and friends scattered all across the world.

Jen lived to help people and had a long career in the medical field (LPN, X-Ray, CT). Jen loved the outdoors and lived every day to the fullest.

She had a real sense for adventure with a care free spirit. She was a gifted artist. She loved cats.

An open house will be held on Wednesday October 14, 2015 at 495 -11th Street, Courtenay. All who have been touched by Jen are welcome to join us. Please avoid parfumes and strong sents due to an allergy.

Catherine Jean Statham July 1, 1972 – October 4, 2015

It is with great sadness that our families announce the passing of Cathy on Sunday October 4, 2015 after a courageous struggle with cancer.

She is survived by her spouse Geordon Nasadyk, son Glen, father Alan, brother Craig (Charlene) and their children Evan and David, brothers-in-law Graham (Frances), Garth (Trina) and their families, Geordon’s parents Gail and George as well as great aunt Kay Chapman, aunts Loretta Biffard, Margaret (Rod) Keech and Cheryl (Bud) Smith.

Cathy is predeceased by her mother Susan.

Cathy always enjoyed the outdoors and studied Fish and Wildlife Management at BCIT. Working as a fisheries technician on the BC coast gave Cathy an opportunity to work in the outdoors as well as the time to travel to exotic places.

Born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond, her adventurous spirit and love of skiing brought her to the Comox Valley. There she met Geordon, who shared her passion for skiing and travel. Cathy was lovingly welcomed into the Nasadyk family.

During the ski season, Cathy, Geordon and their friends could be found going back and forth between Mt. Cain and Mt. Washington.

In the summer, they enjoyed walking their dog, Bentley, along the banks of the Puntledge River. They became dedicated parents with the arrival of Glen in February 2013.

Although Cathy bore the burden of her illness from early in motherhood, she was selfless, practical and positive in all situations.

Her smile and fun-loving nature will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Cathy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the physicians and medical practitioners who helped Cathy during her illness, particularly Dr. Nancy McFadden for her diligent care and humanity.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay on Saturday, October 17th at 2 pm with a reception to follow.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LOST AND FOUND FOUND SMALL Power saw, gas can and tools on Oct 4.

Call to claim (250)338-4420.

In Loving Memory of THOMAS WILLIAM ARMSTRONG 1959-1976

LOST. STUDENT bus pass, in Courtenay. (250)871-6544.

You left us too soon But every Thanksgiving we remember with love, brother.

Our family continues to grow, and we will always keep you in our hearts.

Love your family

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION

TRAVEL TIMESHARE

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CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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CALLING ALL SHOPPERS!!

Evergreen Club

“Trash & Treasures Sale�

HUGE FREE EVENT!

Sunday, October 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Upper) Conference Hall at the Florence Filberg Centre Selling everything from: flea market, collectibles, hand crafted items, jewellery, refreshments etc.

Limited Tables left at $20!

FMI Call Filberg Centre Office at 250-338-1000

FUNERAL HOMES

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

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

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Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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ECONOMIC Development Mgr sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt Hardy in N. Van. Isl. Send resume, cover LTR & salary expectations to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-949-6066 by 8 AM, Nov. 2. Pls request job description.

DEATHS

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Donald Lorne Vanetta

250-334-0707

April 3, 1953 – September 30, 2015

comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com For some families, Rosemarie & Kent Roduck viewing is chosen as a Owners / Funeral Directors matter of course. Yet, some are apprehensive saying they prefer to remember the deceased “as he or she was.� However, the last time you saw the person may not have been a comforting experience.

We have found that those who have chosen to view prior to cremation or burial have always been grateful to once again see the person they love privately at peace and looking cared for.

Even if only one or two people need this last chance to “say goodbye�, it should be granted.

As Funeral Directors, we respect whichever decision a family makes in this regard, but experience has taught us that it’s better to have done it, than to wish you had.

Comox Valley FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don Vanetta; words cannot express our loss. Don was predeceased by his mother, Joyce, and father, Lorne. Don is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Karen, his sons Steven (Stefanie and stepdaughters Nevaeh and Kaelyn) and Jeremy, his brother Jack (Sheila), and other relatives.

Don was born in Vernon, BC, and moved to the Comox Valley in 1958. In his boyhood, he was a competitive swimmer for the Courtenay Recreation swim team. At age 10, he ďŹ nished second in BC in the backstroke. He loved baseball and played for the Amanitas, Leakey Logging, and for the Lorne Hotel Rangers. He worked for many organizations in the Comox Valley before spending 25 years with Cumberland Ready Mix. His greatest pleasure was all the people he met on the job.

Don and Karen joined the Comox Golf Club 20 years ago and it was like his second home. Again, it was people who brought him joy, making for some great and lasting friendships and memories.

Don was a ďŹ ghter to the end, and will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank all our friends for their love and support during Don’s battle with cancer. In lieu of owers, please make a donation to the Comox Valley Hospice Society, 2137 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 1P2.

A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Comox Golf Club on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 2 pm.

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The Comox Valley Waste Management Centre can be accessed by using Marsden and Lake Trail Roads. From the Comox Valley Parkway, head northwest on Cumberland Road, northwest on Marsden Road, west on Lake Trail Road, turning left onto Bevan Road and right onto Pigeon Lake Road to the landfill.

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