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72

34,479

15322

2015 FOCUS SE HATCHBACK 2015 Focus SE HATCHBACK

21,364

150 0.00

72

1,264.08

750

1,665

2015 F-150 SUPER CAB XLT 4x4

250 0.00 6,232.33

11,339 15374

1,800

15047

72

25,259

4901 Island Hwy. Courtenay

250-334-3161

www.westviewford.ca

5,589 2015 F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4

• 2.7L Ecoboost Engine - SYNC Connectivity - Power windows, locks & mirrors - Air Conditioning

2015 ESCAPE SE 2015 Escape SE

200 4.59

1,775.26

1,750

Take a test drive at Westview Ford today.

Take a test drive at Westview Ford today.

Sales Team Neil Van Ierland Casey Van Ierland Owner Sales Manager Peter Britian Sales Rep / Fleet Manager Sean Kiley Sales Rep Liz Tribe Sales Rep Seth Scott Sales Rep

George Bates Lorne Dakin Sales Rep

Finance Team Marc Gagnon

REFER TO MASTER LEGAL FOUND AT THE TOP OF THIS

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Example: 2015 Ford F-150 / Focus / Escape for $45,819 / $22,114 / $30,849 (after $6,232.33 / $1,264.08 / $1,775.26 down payment or equivalent trade-in, and Manufacturer Rebates of $6,089.29 / $750 / $5,589.29 (rebates include $1,000 cash back after tax to eligible Costco Members together with $500 Year-End Event Bonus Cash after tax on eligible 2015 Models) deducted and including freight and air tax charges of $1,800 / $1,665 / $1,750 purchase financed at 0% / 0% / 4.59% APR for 72 / 72 / 72 months, monthly payment is $541.67/ $324.99 / $433.71 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $250.00 / $150.00 / $200.00), interest cost of borrowing is $0 / $0 / $3,948.16 or APR of 0% / 0% / $4.59 and total to be repaid is $38,999.92 / $23,398.57 / $31,227.12. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. 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Offers include freight and air tax charges $1,800 / $1,665 / $1,750, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI, registration, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $1000 ON MOST NEW 2015 AND 2016 FORD MODELS: Offer only valid from November 3, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before October 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, Mustang Shelby 350/350R and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. 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SINCE

to your table

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

Birds and the Beans Farm – photo by Bill Jorgensen

MEAT SEAFOOD BAKING

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inside

with Ivan’s Truffles

Meet the Farmers:

Find everything you need for your local Christmas right here!

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Market Events

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What’s happening at the market this month? Find out inside!

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

THE COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

Come for the freshness. Stay for the fun!

Your year-round source for local food!

MEET THE MARKET FARMERS

Christmas Chocolate Anyone?

• Qualified Red Seal Chef • • Quality Catering for all occasions • • All natural gluten-free product line • • Hazel’s Creek Farm •

MMMM….

IVAN’S TRUFFLES AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET!

Laura Agnew OWNER

Our profits, are your profits.

Ask us About LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS If you’re a member, you’re an owner. Your Co-op membership offers you high-quality products and services and cash back!

www.comoxvalleycoop.ca

24 Hour Card Lock 4889 North Island Hwy., Courtenay Full Serve Gas Bar & Convenience Store at Guthrie & Aspen, Comox

Little Orca BAKERY (250) 334-9911

FRENCH BAKED CROISSANTS and SCONES

Come See Us At The

FARMERS’ MARKET

Ivan Loubier says he had an interest in chocolate long before he reached the Comox Valley. But it wasn’t until he arrived here that his interest turned to into a passion - and into what is now Ivan’s Truffles.

Loubier was a chef in Toronto until the “hot kitchen” started to challenge his health. Attracted to the coast, he first arrived in Victoria. But he found a culinary “home” in the Comox Valley. He loves the region’s food culture, and he’s thrilled with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. In fact, he credits the Market with inspiring him to develop Ivan’s Truffles.

Ivan joined the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market a year ago this month. “There are so many flavours here,” he says, gesturing to various corners of the Market. “Lavender, local honey - they all find their way into the truffles.” He also credits the Market with over 90% of his business. Even the exports to Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto he puts down to tourists who’ve visited the Market.

What’s new at Ivan’s Truffles?

In early December Ivan will be releasing his new hot chocolate mix. He says it’s something special, quite different from other hot chocolates. But he’s not saying any more. You’ll have to come to the Market to find out more.

Where can you find Ivan’s Truffles?

Ivan attends the Farmers’ Market year round and has more than a half dozen different flavours available to taste at the Market. That makes it the best place to get to know the truffles and the man behind them. But you can also buy Ivan’s Truffles at Prontissima Pasta in Tin Town, at Blue Moon and 40 Knots wineries, and online at ivanstruffles.com. by hanspetermeyer for the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

STOCKING STUFFER!

1 Bale of Hay

30

00

Feeds 1 Horse for a Week

??

$

Donation

Payment must be in cash or cheque made out to Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society or purchased online at cvtrs.com

For more information:

Chef’s tip: Prepare meatballs ahead of time (don’t bake). Freeze on wax paper lined baking sheet, then place in a Ziploc bag for up to 1month. Bake from frozen, adding 7-8 minutes to cooking time. *available at market stalls

The Market is open Saturday December 12 & 19 9am-12pm Then closes for the holidays.

We ReOpen Saturday, January 9th FMI contact: info@cvfm.ca | www.cvfm.ca | find us on facebook

get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers. purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw * or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.

For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca *Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.

FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT

PILON TOOL RENTALS

© 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.

NEW FARMER BURSARY

Calling all farm and food lovers: It’s time to raise some funds for our new farmers! For 2 years now the Comox Valley Farmers Market has supported our new farmers with a New Farmer Bursary of $500 awarded in the New Year. Last year, with the generous support of Little Orca Bakery, we were able to give out two bursaries of $500.

New farmers often struggle with cash flow early in the season, when income from the market and farm gate sales are low just as the need for seed and equipment purchases are needed and repairs and expansion are needed before the growing season. Funds for the bursary are raised through donations at the market, T-shirt sales and topped up by the Market. Past recipients used these funds to expand production, and install water lines and build hoop houses. Donations can be made at the market, or via Executive Director Vickey Brown atinfo@cvfm.ca or 250-218-0321 Thanks for your support

Delicious! Proceeds will provide pure water, sanitation and education in Honduras Comox Mall Dec 11, 12, 13 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm Searle’s Dec 11 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Dec 12 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Canadian Tire Dec 12 • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Dec 11 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Ongoing sales at Eby’s 8:45 am - 5:15 pm Mon-Fri

$25/lb

250.338.1968

or to buy online go to cvtrs.com

Mail to: CVTRS, Box 3666, Courtenay, V9N 7P1. (Mail in orders must be received by Dec 10th or come to our Barn at: 4839 Headquarters Rd. at the Fairgrounds on or before Dec 18th, Mon. to Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm)

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Downtown Courtenay Cliffe Ave. & 4th St.

Smoked & Candied Spring Salmon

Feed a Friend!

$44.96

Native Sons Hall

MARKET! APPIES & SNACKS Cheese, yogurt, spice mixes, nuts, jellies, sauces, herbs, chips, salsa, bread and baking of all kinds, smoked fish, prawns, pepperoni, kielbasa, pastrami DINNER Turkey (or Beef, bison, chicken or lamb, fish) VEGGIES (carrots, squash, Brussel sprouts, beets, spinach, sprouts, kale, collards, parsnips, leeks, potatoes, garlic) DESSERTS Pies, tarts, chocolates, cupcakes, bars, yogurt, hempscream DRINKS Sparkling wine, sparkling juice, wine, cider, vodka, gin HOLLY to decorate your table and GIFTS FOR FOOD LOVERS OF ALL KINDS: Market tokens make great gifts! We’ll have gift bags with tokens for sale at the market. Along with: Baked treats, chocolate, caramels, spice mixes, preserves, soap, body products of all kinds, Natural Pastures gift boxes, wine and spirits, preserves of all kinds, dried herb and spice mixes, honey and candles, pet treats, nuts, nut oils, grow a farmer t-shirts.

GIFT CHOICES:

$

SATURDAY MARKET

What’s at the market this month: GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMERS’

Your donation will help us purchase hay for one of our therapy horses for a day, a week or more. As a unique gift idea you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders must be received on or before Dec 10th to ensure recipient receives mailed acknowledgement.

1000

1992

What’s happening at the Market this month?

Place zest in a bowl. Whisk in egg, garlic, onion, chili and fish sauces. Crumble in turkey and sprinkle with cilantro and cornstarch. Mix together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in 350° F oven, 15-20 minutes or until firm to touch. Set in a serving dish. Serve with toothpicks.

Option: score cucumber with a fork then slice into rounds. Set one meatball on each cucumber slice. Serve at room temperature.

Ivan Loubier and his chocolate truffles

SINCE

SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!

DIRECTIONS:

Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.

$

Spicy ‘Thai’ Turkey Meatballs

Gaetane Palardy – Island Gourmet Trails; Treasurer NVICA INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground turkey or chicken* 1 lime or lemon, zest of 1 egg* 2 garlic cloves, minced* 2 Tbsp finely minced green onion 2 tsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp hot chili garlic sauce or to taste 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp finely chopped, fresh cilantro 1 English cucumber

COMOX VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING SOCIETY

HAY FOR HORSES

AT YOUR MARKET

wild4water.ca wild4water@comoxrotary.ca

5lb/$100

Foot of Mission Hill • 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay V9N 3N9 $44.96

250-338-5361

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get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers.

Come to Pilon\

purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw * or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.

and ask about

Lawn and Garden

For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca

*Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.

Summer Clearance Items FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT

© 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

THE COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

Come for the freshness. Stay for the fun!

Your year-round source for local food!

MEET THE MARKET FARMERS

Christmas Chocolate Anyone?

• Qualified Red Seal Chef • • Quality Catering for all occasions • • All natural gluten-free product line • • Hazel’s Creek Farm •

MMMM….

IVAN’S TRUFFLES AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET!

Laura Agnew OWNER

Our profits, are your profits.

Ask us About LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS If you’re a member, you’re an owner. Your Co-op membership offers you high-quality products and services and cash back!

www.comoxvalleycoop.ca

24 Hour Card Lock 4889 North Island Hwy., Courtenay Full Serve Gas Bar & Convenience Store at Guthrie & Aspen, Comox

Little Orca BAKERY (250) 334-9911

FRENCH BAKED CROISSANTS and SCONES

Come See Us At The

FARMERS’ MARKET

Ivan Loubier says he had an interest in chocolate long before he reached the Comox Valley. But it wasn’t until he arrived here that his interest turned to into a passion - and into what is now Ivan’s Truffles.

Loubier was a chef in Toronto until the “hot kitchen” started to challenge his health. Attracted to the coast, he first arrived in Victoria. But he found a culinary “home” in the Comox Valley. He loves the region’s food culture, and he’s thrilled with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. In fact, he credits the Market with inspiring him to develop Ivan’s Truffles.

Ivan joined the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market a year ago this month. “There are so many flavours here,” he says, gesturing to various corners of the Market. “Lavender, local honey - they all find their way into the truffles.” He also credits the Market with over 90% of his business. Even the exports to Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto he puts down to tourists who’ve visited the Market.

What’s new at Ivan’s Truffles?

In early December Ivan will be releasing his new hot chocolate mix. He says it’s something special, quite different from other hot chocolates. But he’s not saying any more. You’ll have to come to the Market to find out more.

Where can you find Ivan’s Truffles?

Ivan attends the Farmers’ Market year round and has more than a half dozen different flavours available to taste at the Market. That makes it the best place to get to know the truffles and the man behind them. But you can also buy Ivan’s Truffles at Prontissima Pasta in Tin Town, at Blue Moon and 40 Knots wineries, and online at ivanstruffles.com. by hanspetermeyer for the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

STOCKING STUFFER!

1 Bale of Hay

30

00

Feeds 1 Horse for a Week

??

$

Donation

Payment must be in cash or cheque made out to Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society or purchased online at cvtrs.com

For more information:

Chef’s tip: Prepare meatballs ahead of time (don’t bake). Freeze on wax paper lined baking sheet, then place in a Ziploc bag for up to 1month. Bake from frozen, adding 7-8 minutes to cooking time. *available at market stalls

The Market is open Saturday December 12 & 19 9am-12pm Then closes for the holidays.

We ReOpen Saturday, January 9th FMI contact: info@cvfm.ca | www.cvfm.ca | find us on facebook

get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers. purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw * or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.

For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca *Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.

FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT

PILON TOOL RENTALS

© 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.

NEW FARMER BURSARY

Calling all farm and food lovers: It’s time to raise some funds for our new farmers! For 2 years now the Comox Valley Farmers Market has supported our new farmers with a New Farmer Bursary of $500 awarded in the New Year. Last year, with the generous support of Little Orca Bakery, we were able to give out two bursaries of $500.

New farmers often struggle with cash flow early in the season, when income from the market and farm gate sales are low just as the need for seed and equipment purchases are needed and repairs and expansion are needed before the growing season. Funds for the bursary are raised through donations at the market, T-shirt sales and topped up by the Market. Past recipients used these funds to expand production, and install water lines and build hoop houses. Donations can be made at the market, or via Executive Director Vickey Brown atinfo@cvfm.ca or 250-218-0321 Thanks for your support

Delicious! Proceeds will provide pure water, sanitation and education in Honduras Comox Mall Dec 11, 12, 13 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm Searle’s Dec 11 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Dec 12 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Canadian Tire Dec 12 • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Dec 11 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Ongoing sales at Eby’s 8:45 am - 5:15 pm Mon-Fri

$25/lb

250.338.1968

or to buy online go to cvtrs.com

Mail to: CVTRS, Box 3666, Courtenay, V9N 7P1. (Mail in orders must be received by Dec 10th or come to our Barn at: 4839 Headquarters Rd. at the Fairgrounds on or before Dec 18th, Mon. to Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm)

VAlUe, plUS eXTeNDeD w wARRANTY

Downtown Courtenay Cliffe Ave. & 4th St.

Smoked & Candied Spring Salmon

Feed a Friend!

$44.96

Native Sons Hall

MARKET! APPIES & SNACKS Cheese, yogurt, spice mixes, nuts, jellies, sauces, herbs, chips, salsa, bread and baking of all kinds, smoked fish, prawns, pepperoni, kielbasa, pastrami DINNER Turkey (or Beef, bison, chicken or lamb, fish) VEGGIES (carrots, squash, Brussel sprouts, beets, spinach, sprouts, kale, collards, parsnips, leeks, potatoes, garlic) DESSERTS Pies, tarts, chocolates, cupcakes, bars, yogurt, hempscream DRINKS Sparkling wine, sparkling juice, wine, cider, vodka, gin HOLLY to decorate your table and GIFTS FOR FOOD LOVERS OF ALL KINDS: Market tokens make great gifts! We’ll have gift bags with tokens for sale at the market. Along with: Baked treats, chocolate, caramels, spice mixes, preserves, soap, body products of all kinds, Natural Pastures gift boxes, wine and spirits, preserves of all kinds, dried herb and spice mixes, honey and candles, pet treats, nuts, nut oils, grow a farmer t-shirts.

GIFT CHOICES:

$

SATURDAY MARKET

What’s at the market this month: GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMERS’

Your donation will help us purchase hay for one of our therapy horses for a day, a week or more. As a unique gift idea you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders must be received on or before Dec 10th to ensure recipient receives mailed acknowledgement.

1000

1992

What’s happening at the Market this month?

Place zest in a bowl. Whisk in egg, garlic, onion, chili and fish sauces. Crumble in turkey and sprinkle with cilantro and cornstarch. Mix together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in 350° F oven, 15-20 minutes or until firm to touch. Set in a serving dish. Serve with toothpicks.

Option: score cucumber with a fork then slice into rounds. Set one meatball on each cucumber slice. Serve at room temperature.

Ivan Loubier and his chocolate truffles

SINCE

SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!

DIRECTIONS:

Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.

$

Spicy ‘Thai’ Turkey Meatballs

Gaetane Palardy – Island Gourmet Trails; Treasurer NVICA INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground turkey or chicken* 1 lime or lemon, zest of 1 egg* 2 garlic cloves, minced* 2 Tbsp finely minced green onion 2 tsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp hot chili garlic sauce or to taste 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp finely chopped, fresh cilantro 1 English cucumber

COMOX VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING SOCIETY

HAY FOR HORSES

AT YOUR MARKET

wild4water.ca wild4water@comoxrotary.ca

5lb/$100

Foot of Mission Hill • 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay V9N 3N9 $44.96

250-338-5361

VAlUe, plUS eXTeNDeD wARRANTY

get more than you pay for with husqvarna chainsaws & blowers.

Come to Pilon\

purchase any Husqvarna chainsaw * or a qualifying 300 or 500 series blower and receive an additional 2 years warranty for a total of 4 years, a Husqvarna limited edition Hat and 3 cans of Husqvarna Xp® pre-Mixed Fuel.

and ask about

Lawn and Garden

For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.ca

*Not applicable to 240 Series chainsaws. Promotion valid until Dec. 31, 2015.

Summer Clearance Items FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT

© 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.

3

72

34,479

15322

2015 FOCUS SE HATCHBACK 2015 Focus SE HATCHBACK

21,364

150 0.00

72

1,264.08

750

1,665

2015 F-150 SUPER CAB XLT 4x4

250 0.00 6,232.33

11,339 15374

1,800

15047

72

25,259

4901 Island Hwy. Courtenay

250-334-3161

www.westviewford.ca

5,589 2015 F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4

• 2.7L Ecoboost Engine - SYNC Connectivity - Power windows, locks & mirrors - Air Conditioning

2015 ESCAPE SE 2015 Escape SE

200 4.59

1,775.26

1,750

Take a test drive at Westview Ford today.

Take a test drive at Westview Ford today.

Sales Team Neil Van Ierland Casey Van Ierland Owner Sales Manager Peter Britian Sales Rep / Fleet Manager Sean Kiley Sales Rep Liz Tribe Sales Rep Seth Scott Sales Rep

George Bates Lorne Dakin Sales Rep

Finance Team Marc Gagnon

REFER TO MASTER LEGAL FOUND AT THE TOP OF THIS

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

DL 10773

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

Vehicle(s) mayLEGAL be shownFOUND with optionalAT equipment.

Dealer may or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1- 800-565-3673. For factory orders, ASTER THE TOP OFsell THIS PAGE. a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †† Until December 31, 2015, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2015 Ford F-150 models for up to 72 months, 0% APR purchase financing on new 2015 Ford Focus models for up to 72 months, 4.59% APR purchase financing on new 2015 Ford Escape models for up to 72 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: 2015 Ford F-150 / Focus / Escape for $45,819 / $22,114 / $30,849 (after $6,232.33 / $1,264.08 / $1,775.26 down payment or equivalent trade-in, and Manufacturer Rebates of $6,089.29 / $750 / $5,589.29 (rebates include $1,000 cash back after tax to eligible Costco Members together with $500 Year-End Event Bonus Cash after tax on eligible 2015 Models) deducted and including freight and air tax charges of $1,800 / $1,665 / $1,750 purchase financed at 0% / 0% / 4.59% APR for 72 / 72 / 72 months, monthly payment is $541.67/ $324.99 / $433.71 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $250.00 / $150.00 / $200.00), interest cost of borrowing is $0 / $0 / $3,948.16 or APR of 0% / 0% / $4.59 and total to be repaid is $38,999.92 / $23,398.57 / $31,227.12. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. All purchase finance offers include freight and air tax charges but exclude options, freight (except in Quebec), AC Tax (except in Quebec), Green Levy (if applicable, and except in Quebec), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (except in Quebec), PPSA (if financed or leased) (a maximum RDPRM fee of $44 and third party service fee of $4 for Quebec, if leased), administration fees (except in Quebec), and any other applicable environmental charges/fees (except in Ontario and Quebec) and taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ** Purchase a new 2015 F-150 / Focus / Escape for $34,479.21 / $21,364 / $25,259.71 (after Manufacturer Rebates of $11,339.29 / $750 / $25,259.71 (rebates include $1,000 cash back after tax to eligible Costco Members together with $500 Year-End Event Bonus Cash after tax on eligible 2015 Models) deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax charges $1,800 / $1,665 / $1,750, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI, registration, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $1000 ON MOST NEW 2015 AND 2016 FORD MODELS: Offer only valid from November 3, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before October 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, Mustang Shelby 350/350R and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ®:Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. Year-End Event Bonus Cash towards most new 2015 and 2016 models: Offer valid between December 11, 2015 and January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. Receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford Fusion, Mustang (excluding 50th Anniversary Edition and Shelby), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series Cutaway, Transit Van/Wagon, Transit Cutaway/ Chassis Cab, F-150, F250 to F-550, (all F-150 Raptor models excluded) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable. ‡ F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 49 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2014 year end and YTD July 2015. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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