Special Features - Readers Choice 2018

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VOTES ARE IN! OVER 6,000 VOTES IN MORE THAN 125 CATEGORIES. Reader’s Choice Winner for Best Dance School HEATHER LARKAM URBAN DANCE CONNECTIONS

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CAMPBELL RIVER has VOTED Campbell River and area residents have spoken – loudly and clearly – about who they think is the best in the region.

They made their nominations and cast their votes for the best People & Places, Food & Drink, Shops PEOPLE & PLACES.........4 & Services, Arts & Entertainment, Sports & Recreation and Professionals (IndividFOOD ..............................6 ual).

SHOPS & SERVICES ....10 The process was different this year from ARTS & ENT ............... 20 previous years. This year’s Readers Choice Awards were open-ended so instead of SPORTS & REC ............22 voting for nominated businesses, readPROFESSIONALS........ 24 ers nominated whomever they wanted in whatever category they wanted. Thus, all of the entrants were determined by the readers.

To encourage the readers to participate, anyone who took part in the online nomination and voting process was eligible to win a kayak prize package from Canadian Tire. The winner of the kayak was Campbell River resident June Livingston who plans to get out on the water with her

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists.

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Once again this year there were many multiple award winners and many repeat winners from previous years. One in particular, took five categories. Congratulations to Eden Street Salon and Day Spa! The winners and finalists were invited to a gathering at the Maritime Heritage Centre on Oct. 25 to toast their success and share in the glow of knowing their work and endeavours are appreciated by customers and residents of the community. This is a moment to reflect on a job well done.

For readers, it’s also an opportunity to express what they love about their community. It reaches to the heart of what makes life in this great region so wonderful and fufilling.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the Campbell River Mirror 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Allow us to introduce the winners and finalists…

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CAMPBELL RIVER 561A - 11th Avenue 250-923-2111 COURTENAY 2440A Cliffe Avenue 236-269-2100 GOLD RIVER Village Square 250-283-7515

Janet Scotland Managing Broker 250.923.2111 EX 102

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Kathy Daigle Property Management 250.923.2111 EX 106

George Roach Campbell River 250.923.2111 EX 104

Iris Adams Campbell River 250.923.2111 EX 107

John Scott Dean Casorzo Alannah Boisse Campbell River Campbell River, Cortes ,Quadra Campbell River, North Island 250.923.2111 EX 108 250.923.2111 EX 110 250.923.2111 EX 111

Travis Grant Campbell River 250.923-2111 EX 109

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The Fraternal Order of Eagles #3097 raise funds by hosting catering events, parties, garage sales, books sales, and various other activities.

Working hard all year to give back to the Campbell River community.

Dawn Dakin Gold River, Campbell River 250.283.7515 EX 202

Rachel Stratton Gold River, Tahsis 250.283.7515 EX 203

Katrina Kaboly Jennifer Dobbelaere Comox Valley, Campbell River Comox Valley, Qualicum 236.269.2100 EX 302 250.923.2111 EX 303

Ruth Wiebe Comox Valley 236.269.2100 EX 304

Alice East Comox Valley 236.269.2100 EX 305

Virginia D’Arcangelo Comox Valley 236.269.2100 EX 306

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It’s these two things that make the Campbell River area the best.

Great scenery, wonderful places, great things to do and wonderful people to do them with. Campbell River enjoys a fabulous lifestyle with abundant fishing, boating, hiking, camping, music, culture, fantastic facilities in which to tie the knot, celebrate an anniversary or get your kids involved in a community. And, of course, it’s the people who make all these things happen, whether through great service or simply good advice. Campbell River’s people and places are second to none.

BEST BEACH FOR SWIMMING: The sandy beaches at Miracle Beach Provincial Park and Saratoga Beach are sensational places to soak up the sun, play in the sand and take a refreshing dip in the water. But as great as those two finalists for Best Beach for Swimming are, they have to take a back seat to McIvor Lake and its sundrenched, accessible, family-friendly, freshwater beach. With plenty of room for a picnic and a splash as well as kilometres of lake to explore by boat, McIvor Lake received the most votes in this category, by far.

BEST CITY PROJECT WORTH THE WAIT: They may have been a long time coming but…they’re worth the wait. And no single project deserves that title more than the Big Rock Boat Launch! Now that the facility is up and running, it’s already becoming a popular component of our waterfront and a useful facility for the boating public – residents and tourists alike. The Sea Walk completion is another facility that makes Campbell River a great place to live and that’s why it is one of our finalists in this category. Rounding out the finalists is food trucks. Interestingly, all three of these items could actually go together. A food truck patrolling the Sea Walk and stopping in at the boat launch! Terrific!

GREATEST PLACE TO WORK: Okay, we all need to get our resume into Eden Street Salon & Day Spa because they’re the winner of the Greatest Place to Work. What’s more is they won in four other Reader’s Choice categories as well – Best Hair Salon, Best Place to Get a Manicure, Best Place to Get a Pedicure, and Best Spa! But that’s not to say our finalists aren’t fantastic places to earn living too – the North Island Hospital, Campbell River campus; Marine Harvest Canada and the City of Campbell River.

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EDEN STREET SALON & DAY SPA

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Congratulations to all the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Finalists!

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BIKE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY WINNER: CAMPBELL RIVER Finalist Willow Point Campbell River Beaver Lodge CITY PROJECT WORTH THE WAIT WINNER: BIG ROCK BOAT LAUNCH Finalist Food Trucks Sea Walk Completion

LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA ORGANIZATION WINNER: CR BUY, SELL AND GIVEAWAY NETWORKING ORGANIZATION WINNER:RIVER CITY BUSINESS NETWORK Finalist Women in Networking YPCR PLACE TO BE A TOURIST WINNER: ELK FALL PROVINCIAL PARK Finalist Campbell River Museum

LOCAL RADIO DJ WINNER: ASHLEIGH CLARK Finalist Terry Sommerville - FM 88.7 Big Steve Rossner The Eagle

PLACE FOR A WEDDING WINNER: DOLPHINS RESORT Finalist Painter’s Lodge Maritime Heritage Centre

SERVICE GROUP WINNER: CAMPBELL RIVER NOON ROTARY Finalist Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Campbell River Noon Rotary Grassroots Kind Hearts Habitat for Humanity Honourable Mention Hospice Society The Eagles, Campbell River The Salvation Army

LESLIE & TONY PALMER CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE

YOUTH ACTIVIST WINNER: SHELDON FALK Finalist John Howard Society North Island Alisa Simon

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GREATEST PLACE TO WORK WINNER: EDEN STREET SALON & DAY SPA Finalist North Island Hospital Marine Harvest City of Campbell River

PLACE TO GET A MILITARY DISCOUNT WINNER: MILITARY DISCOUNT PROGRAM | COASTLINE MAZDA

POLITICIAN WINNER: RACHEL BLANEY Finalist Andy Adams Charlie Cornfield

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PLAYGROUND WINNER: HAGEL PARK Finalist Campbell River Sportsplex Sportsplex Water Park

There is still time to JOIN US for the

2018 FESTIVAL OF TREES CAMPBELL RIVER’S WINTER WONDERLAND

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We are honoured to be winners in the following categories: ✓ Greatest Place to Work ❏ ✓ Best Hair Salon ❏ ✓ Best Spa ❏ ✓ Best Place to get a Manicure ❏ ✓ Best Place to get a Pedicure ❏

Tel: 250-287-9388

Congratulations to Jason Peck for winning Best Registered Massage Therapist!

Proud to support our community... in all ways possible.

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If you’re looking for something good to eat and drink you can’t go wrong in Campbell River. This is the place to be for good food. Top chefs, awesome recipes and great atmosphere are on offer in our local culinary scene. And the range of foods nominated proves that Campbell River is a foodie’s paradise.

This is one of the biggest Readers’ Choice categories and the range of sub-categories illustrates the many ways to feast in Campbell River. Hmmm, where to start?

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH: Why not start with the most important meal of the day? These establishments prove that not only is it the most important meal, it’s the most delicious!

The winning restaurant in this category is Ideal Café. Just cross the bridge into North Campbell River and get yourself a hearty breakfast served by smiling staff. Once you’ve sampled their breakfast, you could do yourself a favour eating breakfast at our two finalists as well: Dolphins Resort and Whistlin’ Waffle. That’s the way to start the day.

BEST BAKERY: Hmmm, baked goods. The winner in this category is Daves’ Bakery & Deli where the proprieters – both named Dave – take baking to a fine art. They are expanding to a new location on the Island Highway because they’re so popular they’ve outgrown their old one. The ovens of Steiner Bakery produce heavenly creations as well and that’s why they’ve been named a finalist in this category along with the ever-popular Perks Donuts. All three of these guys also were finalists or winners in the BEST DOUGHNUT category with Perks winning that one.

BEST PATIO FOR DINING: So what if you just want to spend a lovely evening dining outdoors and being served great food?

Well, it appears that SoCal restaurant & Lounge is the place to go because it won this category. And, of course, you can’t go wrong with the two finalists: Quay West Kitchen (Casual Dining) and Catering Ltd. and Painter’s Lodge. Food with a view!

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BAKERY WINNER: DAVE’S BAKERY Finalist Steiner Bakery Perks Donuts BURGER WINNER: DUKE’S DOCKSIDE GRILL Finalist Quay West Kitchen Casual Dining) & Catering Ltd A&W BREAKFAST/BRUNCH WINNER: IDEAL CAFE Finalist Dolphins Resort Whistlin’ Waffle CAESAR COCKTAIL WINNER: SOCAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Finalist Moxie’s Grill & Bar MVP Pub and Family Restaurant CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT WINNER:SEA WOK Finalist Driftwood Restaurant Quality Foods

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COFFEE SHOP (FRANCHISE) WINNER: STARBUCKS Finalist Serious Coffee Campbell River COFFEE SHOP (INDEPENDENT) WINNER: ISLAND GRIND COFFEE & TEA Finalist FoggDukkers Coffee DESSERT WINNER: ACROPOLIS KUIZINA Finalist Steiner Bakery Dairy Queen Grill & Chill DOUGHNUT WINNER: PERKS DONUTS Finalist Dave’s Bakery Steiner Bakery ETHNIC FOOD WINNER: ROYAL ZAYKA Finalist BaBa Gannouj Restaurant Spice Hut Indian Cuisine

FARM MARKET VENDOR WINNER: WILLOWS FARM MARKET & GARDEN CENTRE Finalist Pier Street Market Healthyway Natural Foods Market FAST FOOD WINNER: A&W RESTAURANT Finalist Dairy Queen Wendy’s FINE DINING WINNER: DOLPHINS RESORT Finalist Acropolis Kuizina Harbour Grill FOOD TRUCK WINNER: CABANE A PATATES Finalist BaBa Gannouj Restaurant TKO (Tasty Kitchen Outlet) FRESH SEAFOOD/FISH & CHIPS WINNER: DICK’S FISH & CHIPS Finalist Duke’s Dockside Fish & Chips Crabby Bob’s Seafood Inc HOT WINGS WINNER: FREDDIE’S PUB Finalist MVP Pub Restaurant Boston Pizza

ICE CREAM / GELATO SHOP WINNER: DISCOVERY FISHING PIER ICE CREAM SHOP Finalist Dairy Queen Nite Time News

PUB / LOUNGE WINNER: RIPTIDE MARINE PUB Finalist Beach Fire Brewing and Nosh House Match Eatery & Public House

SANDWICH WINNER: SHOT IN THE DARK CAFE. Finalist The Java Shack Daves’ Bakery

LOCAL CHEF WINNER: PETER APOSTOLAKOS ACROPOLIS KUIZINA Finalist Joe Volk - Riptide Marine Pub Jade Berg - Yacht Charter Catering

RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW WINNER: QUAY WEST KITCHEN(CASUAL DINING) & CATERING LTD Finalist Painter’s Lodge Rip Tide Marine Pub

SUSHI WINNER: WASABIYA JAPANESE SUSHI CAFE Finalist Sushi Mong Campbell River Miki’s Sesame Sushi

RESTAURANT WITH BEST VEGETARIAN FARE WINNER: CEDAR STREET EATS (HEALTHYWAY) Finalist Royal Zayka Indian Cuisine SoCal Restaurant & Lounge

PATIO FOR DINING WINNER: SOCAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Finalist Quay West Kitchen (Casual Dining) & Catering Ltd Painter’s Lodge PIZZA WINNER: PANAGO PIZZA Finalist White Tower Restaurant Ryan’s Pizzeria PLACE FOR LUNCH DURING WORK WINNER: ON LINE GOURMET Finalist Honey Lemon Grill Grey Dog Deli and Diner

JAMES PARK, JANET SMITH, GEOFF SMITH GCS TECHNOLOGY

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We’re thrilled to be nominated in 3 categories!

Stay tuned for the Grand Opening of our NEW LOCATION!

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Twenty two years ago the people of Campbell River welcomed our family and our business into the community.

We could not have achieved this milestone without the support of our loyal customers.

Our sincere thanks to all those who choose to have a meal at our cafe.

We so appreciate your business and the many friendships that have developed along the way.

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Congrats to the other Nominees!

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Fresh West Coast Dining!

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You can get all your needs met through Campbell River’s businesses and services. This is the largest Readers Choice category with everything from appliances to women’s fashion and everything in between on offer. The businesses in this category thrive on service and are eager to help you.

It’s never one-size-fits-all in Campbell River because these establishments each have their own unique products to offer and unique way to serve you. Here’s a sample of what you can find.

BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHES: Outfit the little ones with the help of these great shops. Head on down to any of these businesses and you will be treated royally. Start with the winner of the category, Raspberry Rascals who provide you with stylish clothing and reward you for your loyalty.

But you can’t lose visiting the finalists in this category as well, Toad in a Tree and Kuddle’s Consignment.

BEST COMMUNITY-MINDED BUSINESS: Giving back to the community is just a part of doing business for these establishments. A big contributor to community causes is the winner, Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants.

The finalists also prove that community is important to them – Marine Harvest Canada Inc., Salvation Army Thrift Store and Services and Associated Tire.

BEST GARDEN CENTRE: Campbell Riverites love their gardens and the winner in this category, Campbell River Garden Centre, knows what Campbell Riverites like. They also know what works best in the local crowing scene and dole out perfect advice as well as beautiful gardening products. You can’t go wrong with the finalists as well. Get your garden set up well with the help of finalists Canadian TIre and Ladybug Garden Centre.

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Juices, Smoothies, Coffee, Tea, Salad Bowls, Paninis and Wraps

We are honoured to be Finalists in the 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards!

THANK YOU CAMPBELL RIVER!

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healthywaynaturalfoods.com 1121 Cedar Street, Campbell River 250-286-6011

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APPLIANCE STORE WINNER: ISLAND HOME FURNITURE CAMPBELL RIVER Finalist The Home Depot The Brick

BIKE SHOP WINNER: SWICKED CYCLES LTD. Finalist Pedal Your World Spokes Bike Shop

COMPUTER OR IT WINNER: ODYSSEY COMPUTERS LTD Finalist IZCO Technology Solutions Pier Street Computers

AUTO DEALER NEW WINNER: CAMPBELL RIVER TOYOTA Finalist North Island Nissan Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.

BOOKSTORE NEW WINNER: COHO BOOKS Finalist Mom’s Book Bin Save on Foods Book Department

CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORE WINNER: HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP Finalist Classy Katz Consignment Salvation Army

AUTO DEALER USED WINNER: ISLAND OWL TRUCK & AUTO SALES LTD. - USED CAR & TRUCK DEALER IN CAMPBELL RIVER Finalist Gord Knight Motors Campbell River Toyota AUTO SERVICE SHOP WINNER: ASSOCIATED TIRE Finalist OK Tire Gord Knight Ventures Ltd. B&B WINNER: DRAGONFLY PROPERTIES Finalist Beachway B&B Suites & Vacation Rentals

CAR WASH (SELF SERVE & AUTOMATED) WINNER: SHELL Finalist Laserwash Oasis Automatic Car Wash Lt

CUSTOMER SERVICE WINNER: PEDAL YOUR WORLD Finalist London Drugs Quest Shoes

CHILDREN’S CLOTHES WINNER: RASPBERRY RASCALS Finalist Toad in a Tree Kuddle’s Consignment

DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL WINNER: CHRISTIAN LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTRE Finalist Kidz Connection Sunshine Playschool

COMMIUNITY MINDED BUSINESS WINNER: CHAN NOWOSAD BOATES, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Finalist Marine Harvest Canada Inc Salvation Army Thrift Store Associated Tire

DOLLAR STORE WINNER: DOLLARAMA Finalist Dollar Tree Willow Point Dollar Store

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WINNER: TD CANADA TRUST Finalist RBC Royal Bank Coastal Community Credit Union

GAS STATION WINNER: SHELL GAS STATION Finalist Petro-Canada Co-op, Campbell River Gas Bar

HOBBY STORE WINNER: ADVENTURE HOBBY CRAFTS Finalist Fabricland and Red Barn Quilt Shop Needle & Arts Centre

FLOWER SHOP WINNER: PETALS FLOWER SHOP Finalist Thrifty’s Food Florist Campbell River Florist

GIFT SHOP WINNER: CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP Finalist Gourmet Essentials French Creek Collective

FLOORING STORE WINNER: UNITED FLOORS Finalist C R Floors Ltd Flooring Canada

GROCERY STORE WINNER: SAVE-ON-FOODS Finalist Quality foods Thrifty Foods

FURNITURE/HOME DECOR STORE WINNER: ISLAND HOME FURNITURE Finalist Needful Things Merit Furniture

HAIR SALON WINNER: EDEN STREET SALON & DAY SPA Finalist Industry Hair and Body Care Headquarters Hair Studio

GARDENING CENTRE WINNER: CAMPBELL RIVER GARDEN CENTRE Finalist Canadian Tire Ladybug Garden Centre

HEALTH & WELLNESS SHOP WINNER: HEALTHYWAY NATURAL FOODS MARKET Finalist Joe’s Pharmacy Campbell River Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa

HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE WINNER: PIONEER HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE Finalist The Home Depot HOTEL/RESORT WINNER: DOLPHINS RESORT Finalist Comfort Inn & Suites Painter’s Lodge INSURANCE PROVIDER WINNER: WAYPOINT INSURANCE Finalist HUB International Sussex Insurance JEWELERY STORE WINNER: THONG’S JEWELLERY & REPAIR LTD. Finalist Preston’s Jewellers People’s Jewellers

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PET GROOMING WINNER: POSH PAWS GROOMING SALON Finalist Campbell River Veterinary Hospital Dog Grooming Flying Fur pet grooming

LANDSCAPING WINNER: LADYBUG GREENHOUSE Finalist Clay-nor campbell river DJ’s yard and lawn

OIL CHANGE WINNER: GREAT CANADIAN OIL CHANGE Finalist North Island Lube Coastline Mazda

PET SUPPLY STORE WINNER: DOGWOOD PET MART Finalist Woofy’s Pet Foods Bosley’s by Pet Valu

LIQUOR/BEER & WINE SELECTION WINNER: JAK’S BEER WINE SPIRITS Finalist Merecroft Village Liquor Store Big Rock Liquor Store

OPTICAL EYEWEAR WINNER: FYI DOCTORS Finalist IRIS Walmart Campbell River Supercentre

PIERCING/BODY ART PARLOUR WINNER: GOLDEN ANCHOR TATTOO Finalist Queen of Hearts Frenchman Tattoo and Piercing

PET BOARDING/DAYCARE WINNER: HOUNDS HANGOUT Finalist Campbell River Veterinary Hospital Campbell River Veterinary Hospital Dog and Cat Boarding Kennels

REAL PLACE TO GET A MANICURE AGENCY WINNER: EDEN STREET SALON & DAY SPA Finalist Hang’s Nail Salon Apple Mint Day Spa

MOVING & STORAGE WINNER: BEKINS MOVING AND STORAGE (CANADA) LTD Finalist Campbell River Movers Econo U-Store-It

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TRAVEL AGENCY WINNER: ISLAND FEVER TRAVEL & CRUISE Finalist The Travel Place Yvonne at Vision Travel

NEW BUSINESS (TWO YEARS OR LESS) WINNER: GREY DOG DELI AND DINER Finalist Raspberry Rascals The Island Grind Coffee & Tea

SHOE STORE WINNER: QUEST SHOES Finalist Spinners Sports Boardwalk

U-BREW/WINE MAKER WINNER: HOME BREW FACTORY & WINE BOUTIQUE Finalist Willow Point Wines U-Vin Beach Fire Brewing

REAL ESTATE AGENCY WINNER: ROYAL LEPAGE ADVANCE REALTY Finalist Remax Realty Campbell River CENTURY 21 Arbutus Realty - Campbell River PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WINNER: RE/MAX CHECK REALTY Finalist OJ Property Management RECYCLING WINNER: ISLAND RETURN IT CAMPBELL RIVER Finalist ABC Recycling Renewable Resources Campbell River

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VETERINARIAN CLINIC WINNER: COASTLAND VETERINARY HOSPITAL Finalist CR Veterinary Hospital Merecroft Veterinary Clinic Dogwood Veterinary Hospital WOMEN’S FASHION STORE WINNER: RAGDOLZ FASHIONS Finalist Quest Shoes & Clothing Suzanne’s and Jenny’s

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needfulthings.ca 1121 Ironwood St. Campbell River | 250-287-2202

Thanks Campbell River!

We love you too!

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PHARMACY WINNER: SHOPPERS DRUG MART Finalist Joe’s Pharmacy London Drugs

PLACE TO GET A PEDICURE WINNER: EDEN STREET SALON & DAY SPA Finalist Hang’s Nail Salon Harbour Nails and Spa

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Thank you Campbell River for believing in Island Fever!

Even the naughty deserve something nice.

BEST SPA! HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOV 9TH 11-7PM

sagespacr.com

2780 S ISLAND HWY, CAMPBELL RIVER | 250-926-6633

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NOW BOOKING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Cosmetic & Therapeutic Injectables Laser Hair Removal Laser/Medical Skin Care Dayspa Aesthetics • Wellness Services

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great place to meet

great place to eat

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CHENOA CAMPBELL SWICKED CYCLES

TERRY MOIST JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY

MAYOR ANDY ADAMS

STEVE FRAME

RONNA LEE WRIGHT & JENNIFER COLONGIOLI

IONA WHARTON FRENCH CREEK COLLECTIVE

Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results.

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RE/MAX CHECK REALTY Each REMAX office is independently owned and operated

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1-888-307-5728 www.coastlinemazda.com

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SANDRA SCHUBERT & MIRANDA RYE MVP PUB & FAMILY RESTAURANT

MIKE PARKINSON

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BRITTANY BURKE, NATALIE KEARSE, DEB PRICE

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www.izco.ca Unit 102-991 Alder Street Campbell River, BC

WE SELL WINES AT THE LOWEST PRICE IN TOWN Make a case of wine and get an additional 5% off 1054 South Island Highway, Campbell River

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#400-1400 Dogwood St. 250-286-1245 www.saveonfoods.com

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Thank you Campbell River for nominating us as “Best Flower Shop”!

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! s l e v a r T y p p a H 250 204-3332 yvonne.pelletierpaul@visiontravel.ca visiontravel.ca/yvonnepelletierpaul

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SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 27 Galapagos and Beyond presentation

LICENCE #73534

SHELDON LIGHTFOOT ISLAND HOME FURNITURE

ANDREW RIVETT ROYAL LEPAGE

THE ISLAND GRIND

PETER & COLLEEN APOSTOLAKOS

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

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CONSIGNMENT Ladies Wear | Men’s Wear Accessories | Purses | Shoes

80 E WESTGATE RD.

Next door to Sundance Java in Willow Point

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Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre 250-286-6166 | www.spinnerssports.com

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www.jimsclothescloset.com

Campbell River 230 1400 Dogwood St. 778-346-3332 Courtenay 231 5th St. 250-338-2624 Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Rd. 250-723-5231

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We love our community!

A western store & so much more.

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Thong’s Jewellery Hand Crafted 40-1270 Dogwood (Home Hardware Plaza) Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-5 Closed Sunday 250.287.4042

www.thongsjewellery.ca

CLASSY KATZ

SARAH LOTRIDGE & JOHN HARRIS GREY DOG DELI & DINER

JASON MCGRATH

JORDAN & CRYSTAL JACKSON GORD KNIGHT

AMBER ROSE TULETT OCEAN MOUNTAIN YOGA

JAREK KUBACKI

2018 READERS’ CHOICE

Coastal Community congratulates the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards nominees and recipients on a job well done!

Visit us at any location, online at cccu.ca or call 1.888.741.1010.

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KADY LAWSON, LORI HOULDON, REBECCA ALLARY & MARY KINE JAK’S LIQUOR

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MARK WILLIAM MELNYK & HUI CHING MELNYK

A great community makes our job easy!

Thank you Campbell River!

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2700 N. Island Hwy., Campbell River | 1-855-291-4335

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Campbell River’s arts and entertainment scene is a lively one with many creative individuals offering their talents. From painters to dancers and from musicians to craftspeople, the arts are thriving in Campbell River. So, if you’re looking for a new piece of art for your wall or a night on the town, the local arts scene is rich and diverse.

Whether from young artists being trained or established masters practicing their craft, the creative juices flow in Campbell River.

BEST DANCE SCHOOL: Campbell River’s dance scene is outstanding and it starts with training young dancers from early ages up until adulthood.

The results of their work graces many stages around the city and, in fact, the region. Winning this category is Urban Dance Connections with Solstice Studio and CR DanceXtreme and Fitness coming in as finalists.

BEST CRAFT FAIR: Throughout the spring and summer, the Pier St. Market offers the best of crafts from its location at the Maritime Heritage Centre. The Pier St. Market is as much a part of summer in this city as sun and gentlre breezes and is the winner of this category. Finalists in this category include Toy and Craft Fair at the Sportsplex and Circle Craft.

BEST LOCAL KIDS EVENT: These three events are great ways to entertain your kids while allowing them to learn, express themselves and have fun. The winner in this category is Canada Day Kids which is an annual tradition on our nation’s birthday. Finalists are Sunday Funday at the Sportsplex and Holly Hill Farm.

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URBAN DANCE CONNECTIONS

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“Working in the community I was raised is a pleasure like no other.

Getting calls from friends, old co-workers and referrals is such a compliment and to be chosen for the Campbell River Mirror Readers’ Choice Awards is a true honour. I’m happy to work with such amazing clients and I love this city and all it has to offer. I look forward to another amazing year meeting more amazing people!”

Call or Text: 250-203-1980 Check Realty

950 Island Hwy.

www.ashleystawski.com ashley.stawski@remax.net ashleystawskirealtor

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CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT WINNER: SHOO SHOO THE CLOWN Finalist Imagination Unlimited The Great Tobini

DANCE SCHOOL WINNER: URBAN DANCE CONNECTIONS Finalist Solstice Studio C R Dancextreme & Fitness LOCAL EVENT WINNER: SPIRIT SQUARE, CAMPBELL RIVER Finalist Canada day Pier St Farmers Market and Artisan Fair

LOCAL KIDS EVENT WINNER: CANADA DAY KIDS Finalist Sunday Funday at the Sportsplex Holly Hill Farm PERFORMANCE - THEATRE SHOW WINNER: LUKE BLUE GUTHRIE Finalist Gibby Nik Tidemark Theatre 2018/06 Beatles-Meet-Elvis

CRAFT FAIR WINNER: PIER ST MARKET Finalist Toy and Craft Fair at Sportsplex Circle Craft

Campbell River’s Canada Day Committee would like to thank each and every business and person who helped to make our 2018 Canada Day celebration a roaring success!!

JESSI VANDERVEEN & DONNA PALCOSZ

SANDRA BASTIAN

A special and heartfelt thanks to the following people…. without your hard work and dedication this event would not come together.

Rhonda Harper Ian Baikie Jim Creighton Reid King Sue Moen Jim Lilburn Ron Fisher Bailey Morgan India Nagel Rob Kerr Karen Chappell Allen Howie Ed Rosse Judy Down Tyee Chev Storm Hockey Team City of Campbell River Quality Foods Capital Power

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Okay, everybody, its time to get active and there is no shortage of opportunity to get moving in Campbell River whether it’s in the great outdoors or in the gym.

Campbell River is a sport and recreation town. Fishing, biking, walking, running, cheering on your team – it’s all part of the local scene. There’s plenty of ways to keep active in this place.

BEST BIKE TRAIL: Two-wheeled adventure abounds in Campbell River and the top place to ride is the Beaver Lodge Lands. Campbell River’s most easily-accessible single track trails are used by many riders from beginner to expert. The finalists are also worth riding.

The extensive network of the Snowden Demonstration Forest offers many challenging routes and the Pumphouse Trail in and of itself is a great ride.

BEST GYM/FITNESS STUDIO: This is where you can get a real sweat in Campbell River while placing yoursself in the hands of skilled trainers and coaches.

The winner of this category is Anytime Fitness where you can keep yourself in the best of shape while having fun and meeting good people. The same can be said of the finalists Campbell River Sportsplex and West Coast Muscle & Fitness BEST PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG: If you’re looking for a more casual pursuit and want to share it with your best friend, then these locations are the place to go “walkies!” The winner in this category is the Beaver Lodge Land Trails with the Canyon View Trail and the Sea Walk coming in as finalists.

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ANYTIME FITNESS Sophia Sauter Winner in the Category “Best Physiotherapist”

Thank you Campbell River!

A sincere thank you to the patients of Active Living Physio and the medical community for trusting me with your injury rehabilitation since 2012.

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BIKE TRAIL WINNER: BEAVER LODGE LANDS Finalist Snowden Demonstration Forest Pumphouse trail

GYM/FITNESS STUDIO WINNER: ANYTIME FITNESS Finalist Campbell River Sportsplex West Coast Muscle & Fitness

RACE/MARATHON WINNER: RUN THE SPIT Finalist Snowden Trail Challenge (2018) Terry Fox Run

LOCAL SPORTS TEAM WINNER: CAMPBELL RIVER STORM HOCKEY TEAM Finalist Rink Minx Roller Girls River Spirit Dragon Boat Team

SWIMMING HOLE WINNER: OYSTER RIVER POT HOLES Finalist McIvor lake Trout Creek Club

MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE WINNER: PURE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS Finalist Northwest Shito Kai Karate Wado Karate

YOGA WINNER: OCEAN MOUNTAIN YOGA Finalist Flow Yoga Centre for Spiritual Living

Thank you Campbell River for our first full year of operation!

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GOLF COURSE WINNER: STOREY CREEK GOLF CLUB Finalist Campbell River Golf & Country Club

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There’s plenty of expertise available in Campbell River and these professionals offer the service and skill you need to get the job done, no matter what it is. There are many knowledgeable and helpful professionals here ranging from accountants to dentists, chiropractors to landscapers and notaries to plumbers. And more.

BEST DENTIST: There are few things more uncomfortable than dental ailments but Campbell River has some of the best in the business so your teeth are in good hands. The best dentist according to Readers Choice voters is Dr. Mike Finn. There’s no need to worry when you’re in Dr. Finn’s chair, he’ll good care of you. So will the finalists in this category, Dr. Fran Walker and Dr. Chris Dennis.

BEST LAWYER: Need a lawyer? Then Steve Frame is your man because he is the winner of this category. You can’t go wrong with the two finalist either, though. Take your legal needs to Gemma Simmonette or Susan Sinnot.

BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST: Got a pain in the neck? Then these indviduals are the ones to see. The winner in this category is Sophia Sauter whose skill and attention to your needs will have you fit and fine in no time.

And, of course, you’re in good hands with the finalists in this category, Jon Bell and Tanya Kessling.

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Campbell River Thank you!

Your continuous support and loyalty to my business is the direct reason for my success.

I am truly humbled.

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BEST REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST Registered Massage Therapist & Hydrotherapist 986 Shoppers Row (Tangles) Campbell River P.:250-204-0303 | E.: kendrasuper@telus.net

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CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT WINNER: STEVE MAJ0ROS CHAN NOWOSAD BOATES Finalist Erica Chan Lafrance Cathy Laverdure CHIROPRACTOR WINNER: DR. JOSH WEST Finalist Dr. Richard Cronk Dr. David Audia CONTRACTOR WINNER: NIGEL VAN HOVE (NVH HOMES) Finalist Jason McGrath Todd McVeigh DENTIST WINNER: DR. MIKE FINN Finalist Dr. Fran Walker Dr. Chris Dennis ELECTRICIAN WINNER: BCONNECTED NICK KOWALKO Finalist Jarek Kubacki FUNERAL DIRECTOR WINNER: DANNY MUNROE Finalist Boyd’s

GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER WINNER: FACILE WEB & GRAPHIC/ LUCILLA GIROTTO Finalist Tremain Media

MUSIC TEACHER WINNER: KOLYA KOWALCHUK Finalist Kristy Miller Lynda Baechler

HOME APPRAISER/INSPECTOR WINNER: APPLE HOME INSPECTIONS

NOTARY WINNER: JOANNE JOHNSON Finalist Gurdeep Sidhu D’Arcy Frankland

INVESTMENT ADVISOR WINNER: GLEN CLARK INVESTOR’S GROUP Finalist Brian Feller Sonia Edwards LANDSCAPER WINNER: LADYBUG GREENHOUSE Finalist Christian bailey LAWYER WINNER: STEVE FRAME Finalist Gemma Simmonette Susan Sinnot MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL WINNER: JILL COOK Finalist Mike Parkinson Kent Reesor

PAINTER WINNER: ARNIE & KRYSTAL’S PAINTING Finalist Waynes Painting Melmac Painting

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PLUMBING/HEATING WINNER: ED ROSSE JR PLUMBING Finalist Van Isle Plumbing & Heating (1989) Ltd REALTOR WINNER: ANDREW RIVETT ROYAL LEPAGE Finalist Ashley Stawski Vanessa Hird Anita Painter

REALTOR TEAM WINNER: SHORELINE TEAM DEANNA COLLINS & MARK RANNIGER ROYAL LEPAGE Finalist Amy and Paul Axon Erika Haley Personal Realestate Corporation REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST WINNER: JASON PECK RMT Finalist Iliana Small, RMT Kendra Super

TECH SUPPORT PERSON WINNER: IZCO TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Finalist GCS Technology Services Inc Dave Shook / Odyssey Computer VETERINARIAN WINNER: DR. RICHELLE KENDALL Finalist Dr. Helen Kwong Dr. Byron Hamlund

PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER: THERENA C ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Finalist Erin Wallis Photography Sherri Abrams Photography PHYSIOTHERAPIST WINNER: SOPHIA SAUTER Finalist Jon Bell Tanya Kessling

STEVE MAJOROS CHAN NOWOSAD BOATES

DEANNA COLLINS SHORELINE TEAM

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Thank you Campbell River!

Serious about your financial future? Glen is too.

With his advice and personalized plan, he will help you set appropriate planning targets, choose the right financial vehicles and build the right mix of investments.

Glen Clark

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

1046 Cedar Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 7E2 Tel 250.287.4739 ext. 6226 I Mobile 250.287.0441 glen.clark@investorsgroup.com I www.glenclark.ca

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COREY MACGOWEN & IZA GILSON IZCO TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

ISLAND FEVER TRAVEL & CRUISE

IDEAL CAFE

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VANESSA HIRD REALTOR

BENJAMIN COYLE ISLAND OWL

LAUREL SISKOVIC, KAREN STEWART, ASHLEIGH CLARK

WE LOVE SERVING CAMPBELL RIVER It is a real honor to be nominated in the Realtor Team Category.

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Stephen Frame

*Law Corporation

HURT IN AN ACCIDENT?

Did you know that ICBC is trying to Cap compensation for “minor” injuries at $5,500.00? Do you trust ICBC not to cap your claim?

Call FRAME & CO Injury Law before calling ICBC

Call Steve at

250-286-6691

250-286-3293

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WE’RE HONOURED TO BE NOMINATED Follow us on

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DENNIS & PAT ADVENTURE HOBBYCRAFT

your lives to help you navigate your real estate transactions.”

You want results? Call Vanessa today.

FREE HOME EVALUATIONS.

Vanessa Hird

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Excellent Service...Plain & Simple!

Top 3% of sales in Campbell River

250-202-4677

MICHELLE, DAVID, ALEXA, BETTY & KERMIT DAHL ASSOCIATED TIRE

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In celebration of this honour we’re extending this sale for ONE MORE WEEK ONLY!

Thank you Campbell River!

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