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It’s been two months since Rachel Blaney was officially sworn in as the MP for the new North Island-Powell River riding. She says she is still getting to know the people of the riding, as well as getting used to living in the nation’s capital. ■ P3

Food bank users up

The Comox Valley Food Bank gave out 362 food hampers in a single day last Thursday, as some of the community’s residents struggle with the ever-rising cost of food. ■ P4

Council approves Berwick expansion

A high-profile extension to The Berwick on Comox Avenue was given third reading at Wednesday’s Comox council meeting. The addition - which would be five floors to match the existing rooftop lounge - includes 34 suites and added amenities. It was approved unanimously. ■ P7

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The top-rated Victoria ensemble Jon Miller Quartet will entertain the Georgia Strait Jazz Society this week. ■ P19

Student art show

Students at the North Island College School of Fine Art and Design are hosting a masquerade party Friday and the public is invited. ■ P20

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The Comox Valley Road Runners continued their impressive performances in the Island Race Series at the second stop, the Cobble Hill 10K. Several runners had PRs and/or won their age category. ■ P21

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The Rotary Riverside Trail along the Puntledge River between Robert Lang Drive (behind old Rod and Gun Club) and the start of Ruth Masters Greenway has been closed until further notice due to a slope failure. The trail will remain closed for an indefinite period pending a geotechnical and structural review from the City of Courtenay’s consulting engineers. Signage has been posted at either end of the trail to alert the public. For inquiries, please contact City of Courtenay Parks at 250-338-1525 or email publicworks@courtenay.ca

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BC Lions’ receiver Shawn Gore poses for a photo with Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School students Aimee Brucker and Douglas Lightfoot. As part of the CFL club’s B.C.-wide tour, Gore and teammate Rolly Lumbala were in the Comox Valley last week to present the team’s Be More Than A Bystander program. The program explains how to speak up and how to communicate that violence and abuse toward girls and women is not acceptable. The Lions’ duo also visited Highland and G.P. Vanier.

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It’s been two months since Rachel Blaney was officially sworn in as the NDP MP for North Island-Powell River, and it’s been a busy time of connecting and learning. “It still feels like an incredible honour,” she said in a recent phone interview from her office in Ottawa. “I’m so happy to be here representing North Island-Powell River.” Blaney is one of 136 first-time MPs elected this past October, and she has been hard at work learning to work in Parliament and learning about her riding. Blaney says “getting to know the riding in a new way” and meeting and connecting with people here is her priority right now. She expects it will probably take her about a year to meet all the people she would like to meet, and she has been busy travelling around the riding when she isn’t in Ottawa. Last month, for example, she had a tour of CFB Comox, visited the Kuterra land-raised salmon farm near Port McNeill, met with members of the Mt. Waddington Regional District and met with the ‘Namgis First Nation in Alert Bay. When Blaney isn’t working in

Ottawa, she hopes to connect with as around jobs and how the federal govmany people in the riding as she can ernment will play a part in addressso they can have discussions about ing concerns around employment. local issues and create relationships. Infrastructure is another big topic. “For me, my goal is to meet with “I heard a lot from communities some of the major stakeand regional districts holders across the riding,” about infrastructure she said. “A lot of organeeds in communities,” nizations and businesses she said. “I am Deputy have gotten ahold of me Critic for Infrastructure to say they want to meet and Communities, so that with me. has helped me develop “There are so many difan understanding of the ferent groups and stakeneeds we’ll be discussing holders around the riding, around infrastructure in and I’m getting out there the next four years.” to talk to them, introduce Blaney said it is an myself as the new MP incredible honour to walk and make sure we can Rachel Blaney into the House of Comhave that relationship so mons and sit in one of that we can work togeththose chairs. She said she er.” feels lucky to be able to meet with so Blaney and her team are working many people in Parliament and she on setting up an office in Camp- feels people working there have been bell River, which she will share with very supportive. North Island MLA Claire Trevena. “There’s a lot to learn,” she said. When it comes to issues to focus “It’s largely been very supportive and on, Blaney says she has heard a positive. Funnily, on a personal note, lot of concern from her constituents the one thing I never thought of is I’d about Canada Post and mail delivery have to set up a new home in Ottawa. service, particularly with the winter I think out of anything, that surweather. prised me. I was very much expecting Blaney says another “huge con- the hard work of learning how to cern” she has heard in the riding is work in Parliament.”

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Bacon Slam at Gladstone Local slam poets invited to battle for bacon at Bacon Slam 2016! The primordial poet laureate of the Comox Valley, Kevin Flesher, and local rapper/spoken word artist Klame are hosting the first ever slam poetry competition on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Gladstone Brewery (244 4th St., Courtenay), from 7-8 p.m. The winner will take home a pound of local Tanadice thick sliced bacon. All rappers, slam poets and spoken word artists are welcome to participate. They will have a chance to perform their skills and then will be challenged to come up with a slam on a given topic. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Just show up at the venue, ready to roar, by 6:45 p.m. The Comox Valley poet laureate program is an initiative of the Comox Valley Arts Council to promote poetry and the arts.

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Protesters fear peace in forests

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Real pay equity for women is long overdue

rime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glib response on his Liberal cabinet’s equal gender representation is being put to the test with the passage of a motion to legislate pay equity between men and women in Canada. That motion, put forward on Opposition Day by Sheila Malcolmson, rookie MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, calls on the Liberal government to do everything in its power to tackle the wage gap between men and women in Canada. It passed with the support of the governing party, which agreed to recognize equal pay for equal work as a human right and strike a task force to develop a plan to legislate pay equity in the workplace. In Canada, women still make on average 23 per cent less than their male counterparts – less still if that woman is indigenous, a minority, or living with a disability. Canada ranks 30th out of 34 countries in the OECD when it comes to pay equity. Quite frankly, in a developed nation, which recognizes a woman’s right to participate actively in all levels of society, that’s unacceptable. The government’s acknowledgement of this is one step in the right direction to ending wage discrimination in the workplace and alleviating some of the issues of poverty women are facing in this country. How effective legislation to correct the problem in the private sector will be remains to be seen. But the federal government can show leadership by legislating pay equity for its own employees – it’s a bit surprising to learn it doesn’t already – with the hope that it creates a standard that will translate to corporations, industry and business across the country. Justin Trudeau drew heaps of praise when he deadpanned “because it’s 2015” in response to the question of why he went with gender equality in his cabin. It’s now 2016 Mr. Trudeau. It’s high time to ensure that no woman should be paid less than the male colleagues she works alongside.

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After 20 years of representing B.C. coastal First Nations to negotiate what U.S.-directed activists labeled the Great Bear Rainforest agreement, a weary Dallas Smith expressed his relief and frustration. At a ceremony to sign the final agreement in Vancouver last week, Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council of remote Central Coast communities like Bella Bella, joked that he’s finally out of a job. Then he got serious. “My communities still aren’t better places to live yet,” he said. But the land use agreement with the province and forest companies over a vast coastal area up to the Alaska border means the years ahead will be better. He said when he started it was like being caught in a divorce between the B.C. forest industry and international environmental groups. Dutch-based Greenpeace, its California offshoot ForestEthics and others moved on from their Clayoquot Sound battle to the B.C. coast, looking to continue the blockades against logging. “It’s the First Nations of the Coast who stood up and said ‘no, this is how it’s going to work’,” Smith said.

Peace regions where the wolves in question actually roam. Cyrus’s handlers spoon-fed video and statements to urban media, who were so anxious to exploit her global popularity that they played down the fact she was at the wrong end of the province, spouting nonsense. After periodically attacking their own B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured. This time, a Quebec company that signed an accord in 2010 is suing Greenpeace for “defamation, malicious falsehood and intentional interference in economic relations.” Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of old-growth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears. And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism. The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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How it’s going to work is that logging will continue on 550,000 hectares of coastal forest, with a greater share for First Nations, and with 85 per cent of the region preserved after a century of logging that began with sailing ships. Aside from a few diehards who are either paid to protest or can’t get past issuing demands, B.C. aboriginal people have grown tired of being used as props in global de-marketing campaigns directed from San Francisco or Amsterdam. The protesters’ tactic of organizing customer boycotts that damage far-away economies might be good for international fundraising, but it’s bad for poor people. Formally begun 10 years ago with $30 million from Ottawa, $30 million from B.C. and $60 million from a group of wealthy U.S. family foundations with a larger anti-development agenda, the land use plan remains under attack. Among the many protest outfits is Pacific Wild, which has specialized in Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now needs a new enemy. Their credibility was demonstrated recently when potty-mouthed U.S. pop star Miley Cyrus decided to speak out against B.C.’s wolf kill. Typical of celebrities, Cyrus had no idea about the struggle to preserve dwindling herds of mountain caribou. She barely knows where B.C. is, a fact made plain when Pacific Wild toured her around the North Coast, far from the Kootenay and South

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Stop BC Hydro’s plans to spray pesticides Dear editor, BC Hydro recently put British Columbians on notice that they’ve been given a licence to spray 2.4 Dinitrophenyl and other herbicides throughout B.C., and the Comox Valley is on their list. 2.4D, by the way, is a well documented and powerful carcinogen. I had just finished reading about a new study in Japan that discovered a pineapple pesticide (heptachlor) has found its way into the Hawaiian milk supply and men who drink it are more likely to develop Parkinson’s than other population groups. This pesticide has been taken off the market but is obviously still causing neurological damage. And now? We read that BC Hydro has permission to spray, over the next five years, some dangerous chemicals and the Comox Valley is to be a part of their program. Why do we care? We lived in a rural area in the Alberta foothills for 20 years in the mid-70s. Without any warning, Trans Alta heavily sprayed our ditches to control vegetation that might eventually reach overhead lines. (Given the growth rate in Alberta that might have taken a half century or more to happen!) An angry response from our community seemed to stop the spraying - at least for awhile. Dioxin was one of the ingredients in their spray, a chemical used in Agent Orange which was used as a defoliant during wars. Our vegetable garden was unusable after that, and the ditches, which were a bountiful source of wild raspberries and strawberries, were black for years. There were many areas in Canada (Gagetown and Ontario) sprayed during the mid-70s and the devastating fallout for the people exposed compares to what we’re suffering in our family. Our older daughter has MS and our younger daughter has early-onset Parkinson’s. Our older daughter worked in a high school with kids at risk and developmental differences and loved her job, and our younger was a daycare worker who is now in a care home in the Valley. Neither will ever work again,

enjoy the sports they were passionate about or experience a normal social life. The lives of so many people have been destroyed by the spraying of pesticides to control vegetation, and we hope that you’ll do everything you can to stop the spraying. To read more on what’s happening in Canada in regard to court cases regarding pesticide damage and other relevant material please Google these websites. We don’t ever want others to go through what our family has suffered. www.nbcnews.com/pesticides&Parkinson’s www.agentorangecanada. com/forum.php Rosemary Baxter, Courtenay

Who is paying for the hospital parking lot? Dear editor, I am curious as to who is paying for the new hospital’s parking lot. At St. Joe’s in Comox, where they turned control of the parking lot over to a private company, the hospital is only getting 10 per cent of the parking revenues. I hope that British Columbia taxpayers are not footing the bill, especially if the same arrangement stands for the new hospital. If it does, then the private company should be paying 90 per cent of the construction costs. Cliff Ross Courtenay

Walbran columnist ‘pig-biting mad’ Dear editor, I just finished reading Tom Fletcher’s B.C. Views column Avatar Sequel Bombs in Walbran (Jan. 12 Record) and I’m left with two questions. My first question: did Fletcher used to ghost-write the Ed Anger columns that appeared in the Weekly World News? If so, he was much funnier when he was “pig-biting mad” about immigrants, vegetarians or people who speak languages he can’t understand. My second question: does Fletcher know where 20 per cent of the Earth’s oxygen comes from? (Hint, it is not produced by the logging industry.) Maybe somebody could send him a memo informing him that trees produce oxy-

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I’m going to give our new PM a chance Dear editor, It is amusing to read letters reiterating the same tired, ideological rhetoric used by the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC). How soon they forgot why 68 per cent of Canadians rejected this negative approach including divisive politics, fear mongering and constant bashing of Justin Trudeau during, and in CPC ads, prior to the election. On Oct. 19, 2015 Canadians handed the Liberal Party of Canada (LBC) a comfortable majority, endorsing their program for real change and providing them a broad mandate with representation in all 10 provinces and three territories. It was a surprising victory under a young, dynamic, charismatic leader. Conservatives underestimated his strength, intelligence and skills. Prime Minister Trudeau has represented Canada well at numerous international business and political meetings such as G20, APEX, Commonwealth, climate change and world economy, while at the same time opening parliament. The new PM has balanced the federal government with an equal number of qualified male/female cabinet ministers, reflecting the face of Canadians. He also ran on a deficit stimulus program of investment in Canada and a modified approach in global affairs. It also seems Conservatives are jealous of the young PM’s charisma and good looks. The new PM is welcoming to the public and vice-versa in Canada and abroad; participating in social media, including selfies. This is in sharp contrast to the aloof manner of the previous PM. I’m going to give our new prime minister and government the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in global affairs and in restoring a strong economy to Canada while at the same time respecting the environment of our planet. Paul Connolly Parksville

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CBI is getting proactive with bear population ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

A newly-formed group in Cumberland intends to do what it can to prevent further killings of bears in the village. Members of the Cumberland Bear Initiative do not want to see another year like 2015 when conservation officers had to destroy seven bears, including a mother and two cubs. “We had some tragic occurrences here last fall,” CBI member Carolyn Kirk-Albert said. “Many of us decided that it was time to take action and become more bear-friendly and bear-smart.” The volunteer group aims to ‘bearproof’ the village by educating residents to help reduce the frequency and intensity of human-bear conflicts. “We have a huge control over the non-natural attractants that are bringing bears into the village,” group member Paul Laronde said. “In great part is garbage, compost and fruit trees. If we can help residents understand those three attractants and what can be done to manage those, we hope to have a direct result in the number of bears that are killed, let alone the number of humanbear conflicts.” Other attractants are barbecues and bird feeders, from which bears can consume a high number of calories and nutrients. “One bird feeder can match an hour of scrounging for berries,” said Laronde, who implores residents to use feeders only in winter when bears are hibernating and natural bird food is limited. “That could be a challenging one, telling somebody they can’t enjoy the company of their neighbourhood birds. That goes to show the challenge of this entire project. It’s just raising people’s awareness to their habits.”

Above, one of the seven bears that had to be put down in 2015. Below, members of the newly-formed Cumberland Bear Initiative.

Laronde notes a unique and dense population of about 7,000 bears live on Vancouver Island, where the animals are a bit larger and darker than those on the mainland. Bears tend to be active from midMarch to November. Once a bear has located a food source, it can remember the location and return. This initiates a process of creating ‘problem’ bears. “It takes one bad neighbour who doesn’t pick fruit or leaves the garbage out and a bear happens upon it and it starts that cycle,” Provincial Conservation Officer James Hilgemann said.

In a span of four days last October, three adult bears and two cubs were put down in the Comox Valley. Four of the animals were in Cumberland. The two cubs had been trapped, but when Hilgemann explained their condition to the provincial veterinarian, the latter recommended they be put down because they were eating out of garbage. If cubs are candidates for rehabilitation, they are sent to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association in Errington. “We get frustrated,” Hilgemann said. “People say, ‘Why are you shooting the family? Can’t you just trap them and relocate them?’ Relocation does not work on conditioned bears.” Last year, he said a “perfect storm” of warm weather, a drought with low rivers, an early berry crop and bountiful fruit growing attracted bears to populated areas. “There’s a simple solution — be responsible for your garbage, pick your fruit ASAP, and save a bear’s life and protect your neighbours,” Hilgemann said. “People are putting the bears up for failure and putting their neighbours at risk.” LUSH Valley Food Action Society will assist the Cumberland Bear Initiative by way of a fruit-picking service. “One of the major aspects of this initiative is an opportunity to glean fruit, and other food that is being grown on the property that might be going to waste,” Laronde said. Cumberland Rotary has provided the CBI with a $500 donation. The Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society is also on board with the cause.

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“They have bears who call the lake home,” Laronde said. Working with Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird, the CBI plans to conduct a door-to-door survey to gather and map data about concentrations of bear attractants. Volunteers are needed. The intended date is Saturday, Feb. 20. “We’ll be able to plot where bears are sighted, and maybe develop a better idea of what the natural pathways are,” Laronde said. For more information email: cumberlandbearinitiative@gmail.com, or drop by Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Village boardroom. “We would like to see it as a big community movement, eventually, where we can prevent any more killings of bears when it isn’t necessary,” Kirk-Albert said.

Tips to avoid bear-human conflicts:

•Dispose garbage in bear-proof containers, or store indoors; •Put garbage out on the morning of collection, not the night before; •Pick ripe and excess fruit; remove fallen fruit; •Don’t put food waste in backyard compost bins; •Don’t add fish, meat, fat, oils, un-rinsed eggshells or cooked food to compost bins; •Take part in the Village’s curbside organics collection; •Burn barbecues clean immediately after use; wash and store them covered out of the wind; •Feed pets inside and store pet food inside.

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ARTS ■ Classical plus The Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC) is off to a great start with its first classical fundraising concert of the year Saturday evening, Feb. 13. The program’s director, John “Adidam” Littlejohn will be bringing his trio, Infinitus, to perform for the first time in the Valley. Littlejohn has led the Strings & Winds in CYMC’S summer camp for the past two years. John, Alex and Anthony have boisterously jumped genres into jazz, hip-hop and beat box. So be prepared for an adventurous “classical, plus” evening. There will be a silent auction and eats by donation at intermission time. The event takes place at Ecole au Coeur de L’ile, 566 Linshart in Comox. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $15, as well as at the Laughing Oyster in Courtenay and the Blue Heron in Comox. For more information please call the CYMC office at 250-338-7463. Photo Submitted

Jazz Society presents Jon Miller Quartet The amazing 2016 jazz calendar continues Thursday at The Avalanche Bar & Grill when Jon Miller Quartet takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. This top-rated Victoria ensemble has appeared on several occasions in the Victoria Jazz Fest International as well as other Vancouver, Victoria and Island music spots. As one of the B.C.’s premiere instrumental jazz groups, the latest album 3 Days In Winter was recorded in February 2015. “The album is made up of nine orig- The Jon Miller Quartet comes to Courtenay. PHOTO submitted inal jazz compositions by myself, as producer and drummer/bandleader, fusion and other forms of improvised accompanied by talented band mem- music. 3 Days in Winter covers a wide bers: saxophonist Monik Nordine, gui- range of moods, from meditative and tarist Rob Cheramy, and bassist James introspective to raucous and freewheelYoung,” said Miller. ing, and teams the impres“The quartet will perupright bass and drums We’ve heard much sive form music from the combo of Young and Miller album as part of the of the great jazz scene with the dynamic playing of Island tour.” in Courtenay and we’re one of Canada’s top female This marks the really anticipating this saxophonists, Nordine, and group’s second recordone of the area’s finest jazz ed album project fol- particular concert. guitarists, Cheramy. jon miller lowing the debut “I am happy to bring this release Orchidology band to a wider audience (2009), which was across the Central Island nominated in the category “Album of area, the band members and I have a the Year” in Monday Magazine’s 2009 unique and special chemistry together M awards. 3 Days in Winter has already and I look forward to sharing this quarspent 19 weeks on campus radio charts tet with others; we have a lot of fun perfor jazz programming across the coun- forming together,” said Miller. “We’ve try.” heard much of the great jazz scene in The Jon Miller Quartet continues to Courtenay and we’re really anticipating mine in a mostly acoustic instrumental this particular concert.” jazz vein, while incorporating a host Admission is $10 for members, $12 of outside influences including blues, for non-members.

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Jeff Shucard acclaimed CDs: Lost & Found, Til Times Get Better and more recently, One of Your Smiles, a CBC live recording with British jazz legend, Chris Barber. Pat Stauffer paints lovingly detailed watercolours of nature. For inspiration she chooses from local scenes, or from her large inventory of photographs taken while travelling throughout the world. See Concert, Page 20

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Art students hosting masquerade party Students at the North Island College School of Fine Art and Design are hosting a masquerade party Friday and the public is invited. Shadbolt Studios and Raven Hall will be transformed into a gallery setting for the student-run art event. This year’s theme is the masquerade; participants and attendees are invited to celebrate art with costumes, masks and exuberant enthusiasm. The evening will also include live entertainment and refreshments. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of works created by students enrolled in the Fine Arts Diploma, Emily Carr University External BFA and Interactive Media and Graphic Design programs. Student artwork will include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, design, video and installation. The art event will also present the opportunity to take home an original work of art, as some artwork will be available for purchase. Funds raised from donations will help support future art events and the Fine Art Diploma Graduate Show. The opportunities for students in the School of Fine Art and Design programs at North Island College are numerous and varied. Many students have been the recipients of prestigious awards and scholarships, related to their practice in the arts. Students study a broad range of media and develop a multi-disciplinary education and practice. The student art event is a chance for the public to learn more about the programs offered at North Island College but most importantly, it is an opportunity to celebrate the emerging talents and achievements of the students with the community. The student-run art event will take place in Raven Hall and Shadbolt Studios at North Island College’s Comox Valley Campus, 2300 Ryan Rd., Courtenay, Friday, Feb. 12 from 7-11 .pm.

Triple bill of live entertainment Three bands, games with prizes and even special guest pole dancers are on the agenda for the Heartbreak Howler at the Avalanche Bar & Grill Feb. 13. Banjo Joe, Cobra Ramone and Little Bird will provide the live music. Cover charge is $10. There will be a limbo contest, as well as a giant Twister competition for prizes and giveaways throughout the night. There will also be special guest pole dance performances with the girls from Femme Natale, featuring Canadian pole dance champion, Nadyne Moldowan.

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Continued from Page 19 “When I take a picture, it’s usually because I have a painting forming in my mind,” she says. Although she enjoys painting flowers and nature, she also likes to vary her subject matter to keep her paintings fresh. Sandra Lamb is a painter in almost every medium, a teacher and a freelance graphic/producer. She’s also produced a daily comic strip. Sandra has a witty sense of humour which often shows up in her paintings, but also creates works which are aesthetically beautiful, provocative, and even evocative. “After studying Fine Arts at the U of Alberta, I swore I would never paint again,” says Martha Jablonski-Jones. Thank goodness she wasn’t serious. Jablonski-Jones loves urban landscapes – the rich textures, smells, and sounds of things weathered and imprinted by time and human occupation. She paints with a distinctive palette replete with rich tones, and many of her artworks have an architectural bent: buildings, telephone poles, bridges, alleys. As this is a house concert, seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $20, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians. Admission includes hot drinks and some yummy treats. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., show at 1. To reserve, and find out the location, e-mail info@undeniablyart.com or call 250-336-2808.

This work, a collaboration from Sarcy Geddes, Candy Chen and Leah Hodge, is one of the feature pieces at the North Island College School of Fine Arts and Design masquerade party, Friday.

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SPORTS Special Olympics big winner at PWA card ■ Earle Couper coup @comoxvalleyrecord.com

The Pure Wrestling Association made a triumphant return to the Comox Valley on Jan. 30 when they put on a fundraiser in support of Comox Valley Special Olympics. Organizers said there was a great turnout of fans and the wrestlers put on a really good show. The event raised just over $400 for CVSO, who had several members play important roles in the evening and enjoy meeting Comox Valley Special Olympics athlete Jessica Anderson enjoyed the wrestlers. meeting PWA athletes (left to right) Matt Xstatic, Cremator Von “The PWA wrestling event PHOTO submitted was a really exciting evening Slasher and Violet. and the Special O. athletes announcer, and one athlete ed Super V-Los, BJ Larewere thrilled to be a part of was even invited to be a do defeated Cremator Von it,” said CVSO spokesperson guest manager,” Knowles Slasher to become the #1 conAgnes Knowles. “Several said. tender for the B.C. Champimore athletes came as fans. “It was a completely suc- onship, Scott Steel defeated “The PWA organizers and cessful evening and we are Matt Xstatic, Lak Siddartha the other wrestlers made appreciative of being the with The Goat 98.9’s own sure our athletes were recipients of a sizable dona- Rock Dawg defeated Barry included in several different tion from PWA based on Goode to remain Pure Vioways: we had an athlete on their SRO event.” lence Champion. the door, others as guest Inside the squared circle, In other matches, Riea bell ringer and special ring E.O. Mike Becherer defeat- Von Slasher defeated Vio-

let to remain VIPW Women’s Champion and Krofton, accompanied into the ring by Comox Valley Special Olympian Tristan McColl, defeated Ethan HD to remain BC Champion. The PWA website notes that after the B.C. title match BJ Laredo attacked Krofton and Ethan HD joined in. A slew of wrestlers came from the back and a brawl ensued. This led to Cremator coming back to the ring and choke-slamming everyone in sight. BC Champion Krofton was spared, but BJ was hit last as the crowd erupted. RING NOTES Special Olympians helping out at the show included guest ring announcer Trevor Carter, bell ringer Morgan Bell and door attendant Millie Johnson...check out photos on https://m.facebook.com/ ComoxValleySpecialO/ ... the PWA has announced it will open the Pro Wrestling Academy in Campbell River on March 1…

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Road Runners compete well at Cobble Hill 10K The second race of the 2016 Island Race Series was just as sunny as the first, and the Comox Valley Road Runners continued the series with some impressive performances at the Cobble Hill 10K on Jan, 24. Mike Bridges led the CVRR with a time of 36:58 and a blistering 3:42/km pace. Several runners had PRs and/or won their age category – Brian Stewart won M55-59, Wayne Crowe M60-64, Les Disher M65-69. Silvers included Marion Bryan W40-44, Danny Keyes M55-59, and Vince

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Curlers qualify for provincial championships The idea to form a masters curling team and compete has come to fruition for the Holden team curling out of the Comox Valley Curling Centre. They were successful at the Island Playdowns in Duncan with a winning streak that qualified the team for the BC Provincial Masters in Abbotsford March 8-13. The team consists of skip Mary Holden, third Sharon Walker, second Amber Dufour and lead Elaine Starchuk. Mary and Sharon have played together for several years and picked up Amber and Elaine who both have experience at the provincial competitive level. A great addition! Special thanks to Cody Hall, the CVCC ice technician, for preparing practice ice that was similar to that at the playdown venue. The initiative was really helpful and appreciated. Nanaimo, Qualicum and the

The CVCC masters team of (left to right) Mary Holden, Sharon Walker, Amber PHOTO submitted Dufour and Elaine Starchuk. local ladies bonspiels are the next ‘practice’ events for the team so all there is to say is “You go girls!” Senior Team Distance was not a problem in forming a competitive curling

team for four ladies from the Lower Mainland and the Island. This team competed in the senior women’s Lower Mainland playdowns Jan. 15-17 and successfully secured their spot at the Tim Hortons BC Senior

Curling Competition, to be held Feb. 15-21 at the Richmond Curling Centre. They are skipped by Lynne Nobel from Qualicum & District Curling Club; third, Katie Witt, from the Royal City Curling Club (Katie is the coach of the current BC Junior Ladies team); second, Comox Valley curler, Colleen Robson; and lead, Janet Harris, also from Royal City. The team is also happy to have Kathy Branch from the Comox Valley Curling Centre as their fifth player. Lynne, Colleen and Kathy, along with local Lindsay Sparkes have just come from an A event win in Parksville and are looking forward to their next event in Nanaimo before attending provincials in Richmond. Both events can be viewed on playdowns.com for the curling enthusiast following the progress of the local curlers.

Ketchen earns Courtenay CADORA sportsmanship award Susan Ketchen of Courtenay is the recipient of the Courtenay CADORA dressage club’s 2015 Jim Kerr Sportsmanship Award. The club notes Ketchen received the award for her huge commitment to the sport and her great display of sportsmanship during local competitions

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Whalers get the job done

The Ecofish Whalers women’s hockey team recently attended the Victoria Pacific Cup for the first time. Despite many of their team members having little experience in the big league, they managed to come out with an impressive record of 1-1-1. The Whalers faced teams from the big cities of Victoria and Vancouver and were able to bring their A game, giving each team a good run for their money. In a recent game between hometown rivals, the Comox Valley Breakers and Courtenay Whalers battled through three periods of play at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Whalers grabbed an early lead with a goal at 18:10. The penalty box was busy for the Whalers, but they held off any chances of power-play goals for the Breakers. The Breakers scored on a shot from the point with only 11 seconds left in the period to tie the game. In the second, the Whalers broke the tie at 12:53 then tallied two more to finish the frame up 4-1. Keeping the pressure on, the Whalers scored three more goals in the last seven minutes of the third period to skate off with a 7-1 win.

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such values as achievement, experience, innovation, leadership, and community involvement. Nomination forms and any other information about the event are available at www.20under40.ca McKinnon said the awards ceremony has been held in Comox for the past three years, but it was decided to move it to the VICC this year. “The awards ceremony gets bigger each year, and now we need a space that can handle more than 400 people,” he said.

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The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has prepared the 2016 parcel tax assessment roll as required by section 202 of the Community Charter. Owners of properties located in the above service areas may view the roll after February 9, 2016 at the CVRD office in Courtenay during regular office hours or on the website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parceltax.

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The parcel tax roll review panel will meet to hear requests that the roll be amended on February 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the CVRD boardroom (550B Comox Road, Courtenay, BC).

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In order for a request to be considered by the panel, it must be in writing in accordance with specific criteria (see link below) and received at the above address at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the parcel tax roll review panel.

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Bruce Gellatly February 2, 2016

Bruce Gellatly, 84, died peacefully in Courtenay, British Columbia on February 2, 2016, surrounded b y f a m i l y. B r u c e j o i n s A u d r e y, h i s wife of 60 years, who passed away in 2014. He is survived by his children Barb, Mary and Sean Gellatly, Anne Armstrong; eight grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Bruce contributed significantly to Canadaâ€™s university community. Bruce helped build the University of Waterloo from the ground up. Working from its inception in 1957 to 1983, Bruce provided financial management that enabled the university to pursue its vision and establish its reputation. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws in 1984 in recognition of his achievements. Bruce joined the University of British Columbia (UBC) as Vice-President Administration and Finance in 1983. In a period of financial restraint, Bruce helped lead UBC from a provincial institution to a leading national research university. Bruce contributed to the community in many other ways. He was active in the Anglican Church, was Chair of the Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir and Chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation. Bruceâ€™s devotion to serving the community was met only by his dedication to his family. Since retiring in 1996, Bruce provided unparalleled care and commitment to his ill wife Audrey. Bruce was also a sportsman; joining the Old Timers Hockey league on trips to Europe and Japan in winter and working on his golf handicap in the summer. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 9 at 2 p.m. at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, British Columbia with a reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. A donation may be made to a charity of your choice.

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TURNER, Richard Roy â€œRickâ€? It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our much loved husband and father, Rick Turner, at the young age of 62. Rick quietly passed away January 24, 2016 at the Edmonton General Palliative/ Hospice Unit after a brief, but very courageous battle with brain cancer. Rick was born in Comox, BC, and raised on Vancouver Island. It was in Victoria where he met Barbara. They married in 1977 and moved to the Comox Valley in 1989 to raise their young family. After 23 years in the Valley, they became emptynesters, and Rick and Barb were excited to start a new adventure in their lives and moved to Edmonton, Alberta to live closer to their sons.Â Many special lifelong memories of Rick will be held by his wife Barbara, his sons, Ben (Chelsea) and Jesse (Robin), as well as his siblings Susan (Warren), Gail, Mike (Janis), and Brian. Rick holds a special place in the hearts of many family members and leaves behind beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews as well as many cherished friends of long ago and present. His quick wit, great sense of humour and love of sharing a beer and conversation with everyone will be sadly missed by all. The family looks forward to sharing memories in a Celebration of Rickâ€™s Life to beÂ held in the Comox Valley at a later date in 2016. To share photos, memories, and condolences please visit www.memoriesfuneral.com

Courtenay, BC September 11, 1943 â€“ February 1, 2016 Passed peacefully in St Josephâ€™s General Hospital after a lengthy battle with COPD. Born in Shawville, Quebec; the (3rd) child of Manson and Hermonie Sharpe. Predeceased by father Manson, mother Hermonie, adopted sister Tammy, brother Clifford, and nephew Jeremy Sharpe. Bob will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Linda (Waugh), stepson Trevor Newton (Chris), grandchildren Nick and Nathan, and stepdaughter Christina Tarrant (Jay). Bob is also survived by siblings Neil, Ruth, Connie, Donnie, Susan, Gerry, Peter, and by his god-daughter Natasha. Bob was an active member in both the Dâ€™Esterre and Evergreen Senior Centres, where he organized the Whist club and called bingo for many years. He loved cruising around town on his scooter, indulging in his favourite pastime of photography. Having had a positive personality, Bob easily made many friends. Bobâ€™s family would like to thank Dr. Maria Chow, Greg and Staff at The Living Room Pharmacy, Joan Dryden, Home Support and Nursing Support for their professional and compassionate care. Private family arrangements. Flowers gratefully declined. For those wishing to do so may contribute to the Evergreen Seniorsâ€™ Centre in Bobâ€™s memory. UNERAL

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Patricia Betty McCubbin August 25 1927 - February 1 2016 Pat McCubbin moved from Thurmaston, England to Cumberland in 2000 to be near her son, Arlo (Ruth) and granddaughter, Alix McCubbin. She readily settled in and obtained her citizenship as soon as possible. Pat soon joined many organizations such as the New Comers, Cumberland OAP, Cumberland United Church, Cumberland Legion, Cumberland Fitness/Coffee group, Evergreen Seniors, Elder College, Filberg Festival and the Horticultural Society to mention a few. Pat readily enjoyed participating in all the activities and events involved in these organizations. She loved her art classes, going to the concerts, movies and plays, garden tours and she especially loved cruising and travelling to California to visit friends. Pat is predeceased by her husband Peter and her son, Brian McCubbin and survived by her son Arlo (Ruth) and 3 granddaughters Alix, Tina and Jane and 4 great grandsons. Arlo and family wish to thank the nurses, care aides and staff from VIHA and the St. Josephâ€™s hospital who cared so compassionately for Pat through this past year after her stroke. The family would especially like to thank Patâ€™s dear friend Lorraine Kendall and Dr. Janice MacLaughlin for all the time and care they readily gave to Pat. A Celebration of Patâ€™s Life will take place on Saturday, February 13 at the United Church, 2688 Penrith Avenue, Cumberland at 1 pm and this will be followed by at light refreshment at the OAP Hall, 2680 Dunsmuir, until 4 pm. We would like to invite all of Patâ€™s friends to come. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, can donations please be made to the Cumberland United Church.

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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

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER Accounting office requires a part time bookkeeper. Working knowledge with Sage 50 and/ or QuickBooks a requirement. Please send resume to: jan.ashcroft@enterprise business.ca

In Loving Memory of Sgt D.A. (Don) Monk C.D May 26, 1954 ~ Feb. 9, 1998 and James (Jim) Alan Monk Feb. 21, 1956 ~ Feb. 8, 2013 And have you gone Forever and left us Here to weed Till we all can follow you And in the grave to sleep Yet since you could no longer Stay to cheer us with your love We hope to meet with you again In the bright world above. Dad, Sharon, Jennifer & Sarah

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS The Cumberland Culture & Art Society will hold itâ€™s Annual General Meeting 5pm - 7pm Wed. Feb. 24 at the Abbey Studio 1st & Penrith Cumberland. Refreshments available. Sing along and ďŹ lm

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.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222; www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca HIP OR knee replacement? 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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DEATHS

MAY â€“ JAMES GEORGE February 1, 2016

James George May of Comox, passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ€™s Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2016, aged 91. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jean in 1997. Private cremation arrangements, with interment in his homeland of Scotland at a later date.

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Inclusions Powell River is hiring Residential Support Workers f/t, p/t and casual positions - Adult & Childrenâ€™s residences. For more information visit: www.inclusionpr.ca e-mail: apply@pracl.ca

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0026 Please be advised that Chinook Woodlots Ltd is proposing to remove 38.9ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W0026 located in the vicinity of Denman Island. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Ed Hughes, 4666 Forbidden Plateau, Courtenay, B.C. V9J 1R3 by March 5, 2016. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Ed Hughes @ ehughes2@shaw.ca

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Journeyman Millwright Westernâ€™s recent capital investment to secure the future of coastal sawmilling has resulted in a need for a Journeyman Millwright at our Ladysmith Sawmill. Qualified applicants can apply online at: http://www.jobs.net/jobs/westernforest/ en-ca/job/Canada/JOURNEYMANMILLWRIGHT/J3K2NZ6Y6MNVGYZLY9K/

SALTWATER HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN Vancouver Island, BC

Cermaq Canada is currently looking for full-time Saltwater Husbandry Technicians to join our dynamic team. As a Saltwater Husbandry Technician you will be responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of fish stocks. Duties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders, boats and equipment in the marine environment. Application requirements â€˘ Preference given to applicants with previous aquaculture education / experience â€˘ Familiarity with the concepts of fish growth and stock management would be an asset â€˘ Safety conscious with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions Position details â€˘ This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off â€˘ We offer competitive wages, corporate bonus program, company paid benefits and a matching RRSP program â€˘ Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check. â€˘ Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered â€˘ Applications will be accepted to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future employment opportunities.

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Early Childhood Educator Teddies and Toddlers are looking for an Early Childhood Educator who loves to work with infants and toddlers. Duties Involve: Planning and implementing activities, individualized programming for children, ensure a safe, clean and engaging environment for children, interact respectfully with families and other staff members, provide daily primary care of the children such as feeding, diapering, and settling, record children's' growth, development and behaviors and work co-operatively with other Early Childhood Educators. Requirement: Current Early Childhood Educator License to Practice. Current Child Care First Aid. Clear Criminal Record Check. Desired Education/ Experience: Current IT License to practice or willingness to work towards. Previous experience with infants and toddlers in a child care setting. Competitive wages and beneﬁts package offered. Contact: The Today ‘N’ Tomorrow Learning Society Please apply by fax, e-mail to: Fax: 250-338-8055 Email: teddies@tntls.com

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If you possess solid leadership skills, a safety mindset plus a passion for fish production – we have an opportunity for you! Come join our team where you will work and live in a year-round adventure playground. We are seeking a full-time Area Manager for our west coast saltwater operations. We are located on beautiful Vancouver Island where we produce high quality Atlantic salmon. We are ranked #1 for sustainability. To prove this, we maintain several international certification standards along with an award winning safety culture. As the Area Manager you will oversee up to 6 seasite farms providing leadership, overall management and direction in all aspects of saltwater salmon production. Under the direction of the Regional Production Manager, your goal is to ensure production remains within financial and biological targets. Your Qualifications • University degree in Biological Science or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management role in the aquaculture industry with a focus on fin fish production. • A safety-oriented mindset with proven teamwork and interpersonal communication skills. Your Reward • Flexible scheduling arrangement, a competitive salary and a corporate bonus program. • 100% Company paid benefits including provincial medical, extended health, dental and matching RRSP program. • An operation environment that is continually improving to meet and exceed regulatory compliance. • Year-round access to outdoor activities just minutes from your front door. Prerequisites to hiring include a fitness test and a criminal record check To apply, please email your resume quoting Area Manager in the subject line to

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VOLUNTEER CONNECTOR

Minds in Motion Volunteer

Shanan St. Louis - 250-734-4170 sstlouis@alzheimerbc.org Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. As a volunteer your duties and responsibilities are: Set – up/ put away chairs for fitness class - Prepare and clean-up coffee and snacks - Assist in setting program activities including decorating and program props.

After School Program Leaders

Sue Loveless - 250-336-8521 ccss.coordinator@gmail.com Do you have a hobby or interest that you would like to share with others? Please consider running an after school program with the Cumberland Community Schools Society! The after school program leaders work with Elementary School aged children to deliver quality programs Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00. Opportunities exist for your creativity!

In-Community Volunteer

Kate Zealand - 250-418-5086 kate.zealand@blood.ca Help Canadian Blood Services recruit new donors by volunteering at recruitment booths all around the Comox Valley. We are looking for passionate, friendly people who have no problem striking up a conversation. To apply visit www.blood.ca and fill out an application form.

Cataract Clinic Volunteer

Kate Nesbit - 250-339-1458 kate.nesbit@viha.ca Greeting and accompanying patients who come to St. Joseph’s Hospital for cataract surgery. This is a very interesting position where you will meet people from across northern Vancouver Island. Volunteers must be able to walk well and handle heavy doors.

Registration Team Coldest Night of the Year

Alexandra Sears - 250-927-5607 bridging@cvts.ca The Coldest Night of the Year, on February 20th,

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD DO YOU or anyone you know specialize in East Indian Cuisine? Popular restaurant in Kamloops needs you immediately. Full Time, starting $20. per hr. 250-374-0340.

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Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination

is a non-competitive 2/5/10km winter walk on fundraiser that supports Canadian charities who server the hungry, homeless, and hurting in cities across Canada. The registration team serves under a registration captain - they are responsible for walker check-in and counting & reconciliation. Experience with administrative or handling money an asset.

Board member - T he Gardens on Anderton Joan Gage - 250-334-3089 phoenixlanding@shaw.ca The Gardens on Anderton is society that provides a unique therapeutic garden through diverse, enjoyable, interactive, healing activities for people of all ages and abilities. They have a 12 member Board who meet monthly for 2 to 3 hours. Board members are encouraged to take a role on a Committee such as Fund Raising, Event planning, garden operations, etc.

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