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An area near the Bevan Trail network slated for logging in the next few weeks has caused a groundswell of opposition. 6
When Valley resident Tamara Meggitt heard that Santa’s Workshop will not be operational due to the pandemic this year, she knew there was an opportunity to step up. Meggitt, along with her friends Shellie Yates Smyrichinsky and Deb Muckle, created Island
Hearts of Hope, an organization that began in August 2017 to help people in the community through various projects (Meggitt was one of the organizers of the Loonies For Loggers project last year). This year, the group wants to assist to fill in the gap for children and teens ages 0 to 17 within the Comox Valley with new gifts donated by the community for the holiday season
through CV Christmas for Kids. Last year, Santa’s Workshop assisted in finding gifts for around 270 families and around 700 children, says Meggitt. Within 48 hours of getting the registration system online, she explains there are more than 200 people registered. She anticipates there may be more than 1,000 registrants by December. See Christmas, Page A5
Popular trail slated for harvesting
Community leader leaves a legacy The founder and namesake of the Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner passed away last week. 8
■ ELECTION Candidates answer questions The candidates of the two Comox Valley ridings address issues. 16
■ SPORTS Disc golf gaining popularity All three Comox Valley municipalities have a disc golf course, and the activity is experiencing substantial growth, partly as a result of COVID-19. 47
Local man to work with Raptors A Comox Valley basketball product has won a prestigious fellowship that will provide an inside view of the Toronto Raptors organization. 48
■ FEATURES MOUNTAINSIDE RESCUE Comox Valley and Campbell River search and rescue personnel combined forces to save a group of injured mountaineers Tuesday, Oct. 6. In this photo, a member on the scene awaits the helicopter to extract the injured mountaineers. See Page A21 for the full story. Photo courtesy Comox Valley Search and Rescue
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We want to let people know that Christmas isn’t cancelled. Our hope is also to raise awareness about Santa’s Workshop and the work they do as well. We don’t want to replace what they do, but fill the gap.
“COVID-19 is definitely a huge factor this year. There was also the logging strike which ended in February, and everything shut down in March - that’s really hard for families, especially those where (one parent) lost their job and then another.” The vision behind CV Christmas for Kids is similar to Santa’s Workshop, however, due to TAMARA MEGGITT the pandemic, the co-ordinators are asking that all donated gifts be new to lower exposure risks. The group has secured a storage place, and a variety of drop-off locations around the within their ‘bubble.’ “If everyone works with their group, people Comox Valley will soon be posted on their website, cvchristmasforkids.com. Meggitt is can put some money into a kitty, and then one encouraging community members to work person can go do the shopping and that same
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will deliver around 10 gifts each. Gifts are being collected, along with registrations, through their website until Dec. 5. On Dec. 12 and 13, Island Hearts of Hope is organizing a toy drive (location to be determined) where they will put out a call for specific items to be dropped off. Cash donations are also being accepted via e-transfer. “This year with people keeping to their bubble, Thanksgiving dinners will be smaller and there will be less large groups. We’re encouraging people instead of spending lots of money on that big dinner, take some of that money and put it towards a toy.” For more information, visit Island Hearts of Hope on Facebook or CVChristmasforKids. com.
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Harvesting planned near popular Comox Valley trails Scott Stanfield Record staff
An area near the Bevan Trail network slated for logging in the next few weeks has caused a groundswell of opposition, especially on the Friends of Bevan Trails Facebook page. The group believes the area needs to be preserved as a regional park for people and for wildlife. “Our goal is to protect this region,” group member Devin Burton said. “There’s so much wildlife out there.”
There are two forms of ownership on the Puntledge River BC Hydro site, says Matthew Merritt, area manager for Hancock Forest Management. Private parties have owned the timber rights since BC Hydro acquired the property in 1953 to own and manage Comox Lake Dam. Since then, the private owners have changed several times. Hancock acquired the rights in 1995 to harvest timber on about 104 hectares. Merritt notes that Hancock previously harvested on the site in 2016. “We fully understand the public has grown accustomed to recreating within the compa-
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hectares,” Merritt said. “Our current harvest planning for the site goes well beyond legal requirements.” He anticipates Hancock will: • Leave nearly double the legally required riparian buffer along the Puntledge River; • Leave trees along the main river trail to screen the harvest area; • Protect internal trails. For example, along major walking trails, it would retain smaller and some larger wind-firm trees, taking the safety of trail users into consideration; • Maintain integrity, and connection of wetland and riparian habitats; • Replant the same tree species and at a higher density than what is currently on site. BC Hydro said it is reviewing Hancock’s plans. Since the writ period for the provincial election has begun, BC Hydro is obligated to remain impartial at this time, and is not able to provide further comment. To sign the petition, go to https://bit.ly/ 3jQP99h
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Founder and namesake of Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner dies Terry Farrell Record staff
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The man whose legacy to the community was forged nearly four decades ago passed away on Oct. 6. Earl Naswell died Tuesday, at Cumberland Lodge. He was 89 years old. In 1982, Earl Naswell went door-to-door to local businesses, asking for help to provide a Christmas dinner for himself and about a dozen friends who were, in Naswell’s words, “a bit down on their luck.” The Comox Valley business community responded in droves, and a tradition was born. The Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner has been held every Christmas Day since, and has grown every year. In 2019, more than 250 people attended the dinner itself, with nearly 500 dinners served in total, when the take-out portions were considered. Nearly every food grocer in the Comox Valley contributes to the event, and every year, event organizers have to turn volunteers away. It has become a Christmas tradition for many people in the community. COVID-19 restrictions in place added to the grief for the Naswell family. “Unfortunately because of COVID, we couldn’t be by his side,” said Earl’s daughter, Debbie Maclean. “We were in the works to bring him to my sister’s, but he passed before
Last year was the final time that Earl would attend the Christmas dinner in person, however, I know he will be with us in spirit for many years to come. Earl was an asset to this community, he was kind and generous.
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Santa and Earl spend a moment together at the 2018 Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner. File photo that. We were able to go in and see him after, which was so hard to take because for these longs months we couldn’t [visit]. “We are very upset with the COVID restrictions because having a funeral is hard, as so
Village of Cumberland Notice of Public Hearing This is to provide notice that a public hearing will take place on the proposed bylaws for the property at 4724 Cumberland Road (shown on the map), known as the new fire hall property, to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw to permit institutional use, including public assembly use. Bylaws Meeting Details Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, No. Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm 1115, 2020 Cumberland Recreation Centre Gym Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1116, 2020 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC Bylaw No. 1115: The general intent of this bylaw is to amend the land use designation in the ‘Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 990, 2014’ from Residential to Institutional. Bylaw No. 1116: The general intent of this bylaw is to amend the zoning of the property in ‘Zoning Bylaw No. 1027, 2016’ from R-2 Small Lot Residential to PA-1 Public Assembly/Institutional. The proposed bylaws and related information may be viewed online at “cumberland.ca/current-development” or by viewing paper copies at the Cumberland Recreation Centre at 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm, Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Have Your Say All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place at the public hearing to protect the health of those in attendance. Written submissions may either be made at the public hearing or by email to planning@cumberland.ca or to the Village Office before the public hearing commences. All submissions will become part of the public record. Questions and written submissions may be made to:
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many want to go. We are looking into something but not sure how we will go about it for now.” Earl’s close friend, Murray Coulter, was a staple at the Naswell table for the Christmas dinner. “Dale Naswell, Earl’s son, was very instrumental in bringing Earl year after year,” said Coulter. “With the help of others, we would eagerly await his arrival and make sure the Naswells had a front-row seat. “Earl told me last Christmas that he never dreamed the annual dinner would turn into such an amazing success. Through the co-operation, generosity, and volunteer support of the whole Comox Valley community, the Earl Naswell Christmas dinner event has become not only a tribute to Earl but a continual blessing to everyone that is involved, and to all those that come and enjoy it. “Last year was the final time that Earl would attend the Christmas dinner in person, however, I know he will be with us in spirit for many years to come. Earl was an asset to this community, he was kind and generous.” Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells was saddened
by the news. “Earl exemplified the very best in our community,” said Wells. “Since 1982, the Earl Naswell Christmas Dinner has brought together businesses and volunteers to provide hundreds of meals every year to those in need. His legacy will live on through those that volunteered and enjoyed his dinner over the years. I look forward to these dinners in the future.” Naswell’s death has also hit the event organizers hard. “When I first asked Earl about the Community Christmas Dinner that he began nearly 40 years ago, he just smiled and said, ‘Yes, it’s a good thing’,” said event co-ordinator Rob James, who has volunteered his time for the past 15 years. “He was excited to see how the day had grown over the years to become a day full of friendship, caring and sharing for the whole of the Comox Valley. We were always humbled when he arrived with his friends and family every year, always saving him a table up front and centre so he could really enjoy the live music and festivities. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but the legacy of Earl Naswell will live on, especially on Christmas Day.” “I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Earl Naswell passed away, a person so special can never be forgotten,” said Jin Lin, who works in the kitchen for the dinner every year. “‘See you next year,’ that’s what volunteers say to each other after the Earl Naswell Christmas Dinner, and every year, Mr. Naswell would stop at the kitchen and say, ‘Merry Christmas, thank you all’ to the volunteers before he left. Although we won’t see him again, the spirit of ‘sharing and caring’ will be passed on. Rest in peace, Mr. Naswell, and thank you.”
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Comox Valley Child Development Association honours Pam Crowe Submitted by CVCDA
This past month, team members and colleagues came together to celebrate and honour Pam Crowe’s 35 years of service on the Comox Valley Child Development Association’s board of directors. The event marked a change of tides for the organization as she metaphorically handed over the torch to new board chair, Diane Daigle, who was elected in April. Pam’s strong and steady leadership of the CVCDA has made an impact on the Comox Valley. She has led the organization through many changes, from the original location in Cumberland to the current locale at the corner of 3rd Street and Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. Pam has been instrumental in establishing the CVCDA as an essential service to the children and families of the Comox Valley. The Sept. 25 event allowed for those connected to the CVCDA to participate in honouring her dedication to the organization and the community. A number of board members spoke about Pam’s commitment and invaluable contribution to the organization. Her strong legacy spans beyond her 20 years as board chair and 35 years total on the board. Even her husband, David Gibson, has roots as a founding board member of the organization at its Cumberland inception in 1974. The board felt it fitting, and wanted to honour her commitment over the past 35 years and beyond by naming the Autism Centre, the Pam Crowe Autism Centre of Excellence. Pam also received special messages from invited guests including Mary Everson, representing local First Nations’ families that have been supported by the CVCDA, service club member
Pam Crowe holds one of her grandchildren at the 2019 CVCDA Children’s Telethon. File photo by Mike Chouinard
from the Baynes Sound Lions, Jacquie Miller, who has worked closely with Pam throughout numerous fundraising initiatives, Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells and former Comox mayor Paul Ives. During Pam’s time as chair, she worked alongside four CVCDA executive directors: Heather McFetridge from 1994-2008, Lorraine Aitken from 2008-2014, Joanne Schroeder from 2014-2020 and current ED, Cindy Xavier. Each offered words where the common thread was the support they all experienced through her guidance, and the value of having a strong and stable board. While Pam’s strong leadership
will be missed by the CVCDA leadership, her legacy will continue to be a guiding influence and the standard set by which the organization can continue to achieve exceptional work in the community. The event was an opportunity to present Pam with a special plaque naming her ambassador to the CVCDA. Pam’s involvement started with the annual Children’s Telethon 45 years ago. Today, she continues to volunteer her time as telethon chair. In recognition of Pam being the CVCDA’s longest standing volunteer, the board created the ambassador position to recognize her dedication to the agency, and continued
work as a volunteer with the CVCDA and the telethon. On the heels of this lovely event, Pam is back at it planning and preparing, through a pandemic, for the 45th CVCDA Children’s Telethon. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1 from noon to 8 p.m. This year’s event, for the first time ever, will be strictly virtual. This means you can follow along from home or wherever you are either on Shaw TV, social media or through online streaming. For those interested in supporting the 45th telethon, there are a number of ways to contribute to this year’s fundraising goals. The 2020 CVCDA Silent Auction is open for bidding online at cvcda.ca. Supporters are also encouraged to make online donations any time leading up to, during or after the telethon. Additionally, volunteers will be ready to take call-in donations (250-334-9200) throughout the live Shaw Spotlight broadcast. Donations can additionally be made any time before or after the telethon by calling our main reception at 250-338-4288. And finally, supporters have the option to purchase tickets in the CVCDA’s first ever online 50/50 draw. Visit CVCDA.CA for all details. The Comox Valley Child Development Association is a non-profit organization locally supporting children, youth and adults with diverse abilities and their families for 46 years. In 2019, over 1,000 Comox Valley children and their families used services at the CVCDA. All of its programs are designed to not only enrich the lives of people who access these services, but also to contribute to a stronger Comox Valley that welcomes and includes everyone who lives here.
Dave Nowosad – November 21, 1946 – August 31, 2020 Fondly remembered and sadly missed, Dave was one-of-a-kind. Dave and John started Chan Nowosad & Co., Chartered Accountants in 1983 beginning their professional partnership of over 20 years. Shelly joined the duo in 1988 and once she finished her CA designation, she entered the partnership family in 1996 renaming the CA firm as Chan Nowosad Boates. Dave, John and Shelly were not only professional partners that continued until Dave retired in 2004 but were business partners in many restaurant and real estate ventures that continue to this day. This trio, along with their spouses, have remained truly loyal and dedicated friends. With his caring and thoughtful ways, Dave challenged all of us at CNB to be our best - be better, think better, document better and finally “to look it up” before asking for an answer. His kind and knowledgeable approach with his clients led to wonderful friendships and relationships outside of the practice as well. We have many existing clients that still ask about Dave, commenting on their fond memories, saying they just ran into him while biking or walking with his wife Gisele, asking how he was enjoying retirement. Sixteen years after retirement, his legacy remains a core value and inspiration to all of us at CNB. John, Shelly and the CNB team wish Gisele, Damon, Dylan and their families our most sincere condolences. Dave – thanks for spending all that time with us – it will be forever cherished.
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he Comox Valley lost a community leader last week. Earl Naswell was too humble to ever consider himself as such a person. But the legacy he left will continue to bring community members from all walks of life together, every Christmas Day. Earl Naswell died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Cumberland Lodge. He was 89 years old. In 1982, Earl went door-to-door to local businesses, asking for help to provide a Christmas dinner for himself and about a dozen friends who were, in his words, “a bit down on their luck.” The Comox Valley business community responded in droves, and a tradition was born. For nearly four decades now, the Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner has been a tradition for many in the Comox Valley. It is an opportunity for some to give back to the community, and an opportunity for others to take advantage of the incredible generosity offered by businesses and individuals. It’s such an overwhelming success, organizers actually have to turn away potential volunteers every year, as there are simply too many people who want to lend a hand. “We don’t need any more help this year, but please feel free to join us for the dinner,” was a common response to offers of help. The dinner and festivities epitomize community spirit. The event has grown from a dozen people in 1982, to nearly 250 people in 2019. Everyone is invited to take part, and thanks to our fantastic business community, there is always more than enough food to go around. (Last year, including take-out packs, volunteers sent out nearly 500 plates.) Local musicians grace the stage every year, taking time from their own Christmas festivities to share the music. For many people, it’s the only time all year they see each other - be that as volunteers, or as attendees. Every smiling face in attendance at Florence Filberg Centre every year has Earl Naswell to thank for the day. Earl will no longer be there in person, but we pledge that event will continue. It’s Earl’s legacy, and our duty to ensure it lives on.
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here’s an old(ish) saying that made its way onto mugs and T-shirts for a while – “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” Setting aside the obvious problems with that message, what it points to is the idea that if we humans are going to sacrifice pleasure or make a concerted effort toward something, the result had better make it all worthwhile. We expect to be rewarded. Whether the plan is to lose weight, improve our cardio or get our finances in order, most of us, having recognized an urgent need to make a difficult change, will go all-in, at least initially. We do so with the expectation that our efforts will produce tangible results – those too-tight jeans won’t hurt quite so much to zip up, we’ll no longer find ourselves out of breath at the top of a flight of stairs, our bank balance will climb out of the red. Eventually, however, most people will come to a point where they can’t stom-
ach another skinless chicken breast or steamed vegetable, and home-brewed coffee can’t measure up to a daily $5 caffeine-and-sugar fix. And the elevator? Well, that’s clearly the quicker and more efficient option. So when the ultimate reward for hard work is that nothing really changes, it is understandably tough for many people to stick to a plan – any plan – long-term. And asking 38 million people to do it? Well, that’s a tall order. When it comes to COVID-19, it seems that those of us here in B.C., especially, have been victims of our early success, with some on social media pointing to our relatively low number of cases and describing our early response to the coronavirus as “overblown.” Granted, it’s tough to look at a problem from the perspective of what might have happened had we done nothing. If we hadn’t been so careful about what we ate or spent would we have continued to put on an unhealthy amount of weight or fallen further into debt? Probably. But who really knows for sure? But we don’t actually have to look far to see what could have happened – and could still happen – had we made less of an effort to stay apart from one another in the early days of the pandemic. Guided by the gentle hand of Dr. Bonnie Henry, we agreed collectively last March to take care of one another and,
by extension, ourselves. We’ve done this by maintaining a two-metre distance from others, avoiding large gatherings and, more recently, wearing a face covering when the first two proved impossible. So how did we go from, “We’re all in this together” and nightly salutes to frontline workers, to bus brawls over masks and raging house parties? As the number of cases began to trend in the wrong direction, the rationale, if it can be called that, seemed to be that we sacrificed too much freedom in the spring to be denied the reward of a fun-filled summer. But it’s autumn now, and we have a choice to make. We can give up or we can look at this setback as a simple plateau, re-group, and power through to the end – whenever that may be. It’s been a long, exhausting – and for many, a lonely – journey, filled with effort and sacrifice, but unfortunately, it’s not over yet. Unlike a diet or exercise or budgeting, the choices we make here have the potential to affect (or infect) other people, including many we will never meet. And we may never personally reap any reward as a direct result of our efforts. But, like it or not, for the foreseeable future, we are still “all in this together.” Brenda Anderson is the editor of the Peace Arch News, a Black Press publication.
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Courtenay resident fed up with ‘broken’ health-care system Dear editor, To popular slogans such as ‘Black Lives Matter’ and others that are bandied about, I would like to add my own: ‘Seniors/Elderly Lives Matter.’ Many of my friends, acquaintances, and neighbours are seniors/elderly. I know what I am speaking about, because I am one of them. Health matters a lot to us, and is often our most common topic of conversation. Way too often, I hear their accounts of being dissatisfied with the way they are treated by the ‘medical
establishment.’ One big issue is unacceptable wait times between seeing their doctor, being referred to a specialist (two to four weeks), being sent for tests (weeks elapse), waiting to hear the results of the tests (more weeks), and treatment. This is truly unacceptable. When a person is sick, they are sick now. Not in six weeks. Another thorny issue is doctor-care-fragmentation. When a patient sees a doctor who is not totally familiar with his/her history, the doctor may treat only the presenting symptom,
which, in geriatrics, is rarely isolated from a host of other significant issues. The treatment is like a Band-aid. Totally unsatisfactory, and sometimes dangerous. Another big problem with the hospital is that no family members or friends are allowed to accompany the patient, and advocate for one too sick to speak. And please don’t blame COVID for that. The problem is much deeper than the situation created by COVID. Seniors/ elderly are not trained to give a complete and relevant account of their condition. They need
an advocate who knows them to accompany them. What is the big rush to discharge patients without proper examination? What is the hospital for anyways? In all this, where is the compassion? Our so-called “health-care system” is so broken. Sometimes, I feel that some of the practitioners who are mandated to “care” would just like us to go home, be silent, and just “suck it up.” Laurance Stratton, Courtenay
Courtenay councillor responds to letter penned by downtown business owner A downtown Courtenay businessman’s open letter to Courtenay Coun. David Frisch, Having a bike coalition do an assessment on bike path needs is a conflict of interest, published Oct. 4, drew this response from the councillor. *** Hi Michael, Thanks for the questions. I’m always happy to keep people informed of what’s progressing at the City of Courtenay. 1) The $30,000 for bike lane design on 17th Street was reallocated from a $30,000 approved budget item to paint buffered bike lanes on 17th from Fitzgerald to Willemar. It was unanimously approved by council in response to a desire for a safer option for adults and children
who are traveling by bikes. 2) The installation of bike lanes, as well as pedestrian and car infrastructure, is following our Transportation Master Plan (available online at courtenay.ca under community master plans). I agree it would be wise to assess the use of bike lanes once there is a complete network of safe lanes in place for people of all ages and abilities to get to work, school, and shopping centres. 3) I’ve been a member of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition (CVCCo), and used bikes for transportation, for many years. I also own a private vehicle and have had a driver’s licence since I was 16. My focus has been on developing a safe, efficient transportation network
that allows all people to travel, while keeping our community’s high quality of life. Ignoring those who travel by walking, by bike, by transit, mobility scooter, etc. and forcing them into private cars would spell disaster for those of us who need to drive as we’d quickly run out of room to build wider roads and it would be economically unfeasible. 4) Transportation funds do not come from
licensing, but rather from municipal property taxation, and provincial and federal grants. I hope that clarifies the issues, and know that I welcome all requests for information and polite feedback from the people of the Comox Valley. David Frisch Councillor, City of Courtenay
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the hall and pick it up the groceries. He said no, he would come to her. (This woman does not walk outside, a motorized cart is her means of getting to place to another.) Had she had to pick up the groceries it would be difficult for her, the walk would be tedious. It was so refreshing to see this delivery man take so much care to look after the elderly woman. NOW HEAR THIS! Many businesses in the Valley are now concentrating on keeping afloat,unfortunately at the literal expense of their customers, Connect Hearing in Courtenay, however, has deliberately avoided that pitfall. Even in these dark and dangerous times they are still
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BUSINESS Positive signs ahead for Comox Valley Airport Erin Haluschak Record staff
Despite some of the challenges presented this year, the acting CEO of the Comox Valley Airport says there are some positive signs for the organization as they enter the final quarter of 2020. Acting CEO Alex Robertson explains despite weathering the challenges of the pandemic, YQQ received some good news this month as WestJet announced an increase in flight service to and from the airport. “It’s important because it increases the flexibility and captures travellers going east,” he notes.
Throughout the summer, WestJet reduced its daily flights to/from the airport from five to one. However, the loads on the one flight per day during the past few months were some of the highest throughout WestJet’s operations, adds Robertson. While both WestJet and Pacific Coastal have resumed or increased their flight service, Air Canada has indicated it will delay its restart with the airport until Jan. 10, 2021. As for the weekly direct Comox-Puerto Vallarta flight operated by WestJet, Robertson says he has not heard from the airline if or when the flight may resume. While he’s hopeful it may return sometime in the new year, the chance of it coming on board prior to Christmas is low.
With a smaller terminal, cleaning, sanitation and health regulations have met or surpassed the requirements implemented by Transport Canada, he explains. Masks are required throughout the terminal, and people dropping off or waiting for passengers on flights are asked to wait outside the terminal doors. “We’ve really worked together with airlines and other airports to increase our levels of safety to inspire confidence in our passengers,” says Robertson. “Passengers have really heeded the advice of public health and compliance has been outstanding.” Staff hours at the airport have not been impacted by the downturn in the travel industry - a positive for staff who have faced signifi-
cant challenges. All airport operations have remained open as the organization did apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to help support staff. However, in early September, the airport faced an additional challenge, when CEO Fred Bigelow passed away. The impact of Bigelow’s loss was significant, Robertson notes, as he made major contributions to the culture and development at the Comox Valley Airport and the larger Comox Valley community. “It is a bit of a challenge for staff, but we’ve really pulled together as a team.” The search is underway for a permanent replacement and an announcement is expected soon.
WestJet announces additional flights from YQQ to Calgary, Edmonton WestJet’s morning and evening service from the Comox Valley Airport to Calgary has started again. Effective Oct. 5, 116 additional weekly flights have been added to the current schedule, increasing service to twice daily via Calgary and adding two additional flights to Edmonton, for a total of four weekly. The early morning outbound and evening return dramatically reduces the travel time for any connecting passengers.
“We are very pleased to see the continued commitment from WestJet to meet the air transportation needs of the Comox Valley and surrounding region,” said CVAC acting CEO, Alex Robertson. “The return of the early morning flight does more than just improve connectivity to the rest of Canada, it is indicative of the potential for recovery. “Every flight that remains overnight in Comox adds nearly half a million dollars to the local economy through landing fees, and the
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Mid Island-Pacific Rim candidates In an effort to inform the Mid Island-Pacific publish their answers to questions pertinent to In this article, the five Mid Island-Pacific Rim forest industry and environmental protection?” Rim riding constituents, we have supplied all this riding. candidates answer the following question: “How (300 word maximum). Order of placement was *** candidates with a question. Each week, we will do you and your party plan to balance B.C.’s done at random. EVAN JOLICOEUR BC Green Party It’s no secret how crucial the forestry industry is to the livelihoods and health of our families and communities. But the current model does not work and has not worked for a while. As the BC Greens candidate in a riding loaded with rich old growth, I’m committed to ensuring we preserve, protect and respect what is left
of the old world for generations to come. Old growth forests are vital parts of Indigenous culture and biodiversity and are inextricably tied to our vital tourism industry. Here in Central Vancouver Island, if we want this industry to survive then we need to close the loop—from planting, to managing, to harvesting, to trucking, processing and manufacturing. We need to regionalize the entire supply chain. BC Greens will support funding to communities so that they can prioritize ecosystem resilience. By creating community forests, locally owned mills and value-added
manufacturing, we will all benefit from healthier forests and forestry communities that thrive for generations to come. We’ve unveiled our comprehensive platform around forestry and environmental protection, including reforming forestry management in our province to serve the long-term needs of local communities and support a truly sustainable industry, where community and ecosystem values are the focus. We will take back control of our forests from major corporations by beginning tenure reform that redistributes tenures and grows the pro-
portion held by First Nations and community forests. We will undertake landscape-level, ecosystem-based planning, reforestation and restoration in partnership with local communities and First Nations. We must manage our forests holistically. And we will generate more jobs and revenue from what we harvest, including putting an end to raw log exports. We will support forest workers and communities and promote more sustainable development of forest resources by investing in tourism opportunities and carbon economies.
ROB CLARKE BC Libertarian Party Let’s liberate crown land for all of us—for our citizens and the forestry companies that are the lifeblood of our provincial economy. We would scrap the current tenure agreement system. As these agreements expire, we would replace them with more permanent agreements
initially based on a bidding process and ongoing with adherence to reasonable light regulation and stumpage rates. The current short-term agreements lead to a pillage and plunder mentality. More permanent agreements would inspire companies or individuals through light regulation and monitoring to selectively log and replant for the future and to manage the land with a sense of responsibility and legacy. For crown land closer to towns, clearcut or otherwise, we would see the land surveyed and
made into acreages of various sizes. A system with clearly defined and fair rules and fees would be established for our citizens to convert these newly surveyed acreages to private land to inhabit and develop. Thus generating much needed capital through the initial transfer fees and ongoing tax collection. The development of these acreages would create jobs and housing as well as increase their value and potential output. As enterprising citizen owners develop these properties into farming and micro-forestry
projects, it will provide employment and production that will invigorate our failing economy, as well as providing much-needed housing and food security. When people have land, they have a chance to make food and goods to provide for themselves and their families and if all goes well, they make enough to share with others. Or, optimally, extra for export and sale, seeing positive cash flow from their toil and enjoying the feeling of freedom that land ownership provides.
HELEN POON BC Liberals I strongly believe in the preservation of the beautiful, natural environment that surrounds us here in Mid Island-Pacific Rim, so that our children and grandchildren will continue to enjoy the surroundings that we have come to know and love.
That is why under a BC Liberal government we will increase investments in silviculture to enhance the province’s tree-planting efforts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We will introduce legislation to protect the working forest to provide increased certainty on the land base, while protecting and enhancing environmental values. We will take an expedited approach to certify mass timber products for structural construction.
We will support the development of mass timber structural products to add value to our raw logs and create jobs here in our region. Since the start of 2019, there have been 45 full or partial mill closures in B.C. More than 10,000 workers have been impacted or lost their jobs in B.C.’s forest industry. The Rural Dividend Fund was suspended this year, eliminating much-needed assistance to smaller communities. A BC Liberal government will implement a
more efficient, effective and responsive market-pricing stumpage system to help keep our forest industry competitive. We will work with industry to modernize forest management practices and ensure B.C.’s forest industry is no longer the highest-cost producer in North America. Our planned PST cut will also have a positive effect on the forest industry—from purchasing equipment and tools of the trade, to the consumer purchasing building materials.
GRAHAM HUGHES Independent The forestry sector remains essential to our region, province and country’s economic stability. As long as there are human beings, there will be a demand for wood, pulp and other forest resources, and there will be businesses that profit by meeting that demand. Yet for decades—despite advances in technology, equipment, harvesting methods and worker
rights—British Columbians have had an easier time seeing mill closures, worker layoffs and combative relationships with corporations and international policy agreements than any ability to see “sustainability” or economic benefits here at home. A sustainable model means we protect our resources, and all that depend on it—which includes the communities that rely on the income from these resources. A stable forestry market includes well-paying, reliable jobs for local people. This is one of the largest economic reasons
our community needs to embrace and advance reconciliation. Concerns are often raised that transferring land ownership and resource control to First Nations will impact timber harvesting and processing on settlement lands and eliminate non-aboriginal jobs in forestry. None of this is true. The goals of our local Nations, from all I have spoken to, are the same as the goals of the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 during the strike that cost many people their homes: people want to see forestry jobs be fair, accessi-
ble, reliable and protected, and provide funding to our communities and our families—and be there for our future as well. Corporations hold an important place in our economies, but they are no more important than our people. Multiple studies have concluded that completing treaties with First Nations will deliver more than $10 billion in benefits to British Columbia’s economy over the next 15 years. As we go into a recession, we need to demand that local workers start to benefit from our resource industries.
JOSIE OSBORNE BC NDP Forestry has been at the heart of B.C.’s economy for generations, and families and communities across our riding depend on it. The ecological health of our planet also depends on forests, as they shelter incredible biodiversity and clean the air we breathe. Across our riding, I hear daily from people who care
about local forests – for ecosystem services like habitat and drinking water, for cultural and physical health and for livelihoods such as forestry, tourism or foraging. Having lived in Clayoquot Sound for 22 years, it’s never been more to clear to me that we must change from divisive practices of the past to protect old-growth while supporting jobs and communities. It’s going to take commitment and hard work from all of us, but I believe that by working together we can find a sustainable path forward. The BC NDP has protected 353,000 hectares
of old growth forests, including more than 260,000 hectares here in the Clayoquot Sound. There is more work to do. A re-elected BC NDP government will follow the recommendations of the September 2020 Old Growth Strategic Review and continue to support workers and their families, and help forest communities remain resilient, by: • Taking a holistic approach to old-growth management that brings together Indigenous leaders and organizations, labour, industry, environmental groups and communities. • Expanding the use of new technologies, like
mass timber, to create new opportunities while helping meet our net-zero target for reducing carbon pollution. • Increasing jobs and value by working with industry and labour to dedicate a specific portion of the annual allowable cut towards higher value producers who can demonstrate their ability to create new jobs for workers in B.C. • Planting more trees and continuing to make significant investments in forest health, wildfire protection, silviculture and revitalizing our forests.
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Courtenay-Comox candidates *** In an effort to inform the Courtenay-Comox riding constituents, we have supplied all candidates In this article, the three Courtenay-Comox with a question. Each week, we will publish their candidates address the following: “The shortage answers to questions pertinent to this riding. of family practitioners in the Courtenay-Comox
riding is evident, and growing all the time. There are people in this riding who are travelling as far away as Parksville to see a family doctor. As the population grows, and aging doctors retire, this
situation is becoming worse all the time. What does your party plan to do to address this shortage?” (300 word maximum). Order of placement was done at random.
RONNA-RAE LEONARD BC NDP Leanne moved here in 2006. It took her six years to find a family doctor under the BC Liberals. It did not get better with the BC Liberals’ failed “GP for Me” program. This is not a unique story. Thousands of people in Courtenay-Comox do not have a family doctor and those that do, often
struggle to find same-day access to primary care. John Horgan recognized that only 44 per cent of British Columbians are able to get same-day or next-day appointments with their primary care provider. That’s why, over the last three years, our BC NDP government has been transforming our health-care system, so people can get the rapid, quality and efficient healthcare services that residents need and deserve. In the Comox Valley, residents will benefit from a Primary Care Network, one of 39 PCNs across BC. The partnership of Island Health,
CV Division of Family Practice, First Nations Health Authority, K’òmoks First Nation, Patient Voices Network, and Métis Nation BC developed the Network to better meet the identified high-priority needs of the Comox Valley- from chronic disease and chronic pain management, services for families and seniors who are frail and people with complex health issues, culturally safe care for Indigenous people, and more. Over the next three years, residents in the Comox Valley will benefit from 285 family physician sessions, nurse practitioners, allied
health professionals, registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, and Indigenous wellness liaison and advocate. John Horgan and the BC NDP commit to increase the number of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals with a second medical school in B.C. A re-elected BC NDP government will expand training in all health fields, and improve BC’s credential recognition process and licensing so that people trained in other countries can provide their skills and knowledge here in B.C. Delivering what matters most to you!
BRENNAN DAY BC Liberals Under the previous BC Liberal government, physician training spaces in BC were increased from 128 in 2003 (the lowest per capita in Canada) to 200 in 2004, 256 in 2010, and 288 in 2011. This number has not been adjusted since. The BC Liberal government of the time prevailed on the UBC Med-
ical School to expand their program. Of the two options either to build a new medical school or adopt a distributed campus model, the latter was the most expeditious to immediately expand the number of trainee positions. UBC medical school was expanded to UNBC and UVIC in 2004, then UBC Okanagan in 2011. The program was innovative in using large-scale videoconferencing in medical education. Under the BC Liberals, the training spaces more than doubled using this program, which also focused on training physicians in com-
munities in rural and northern BC. Considering that It takes a minimum of nine years to train one family physician from the start of university to active practice, and 13 years or more for a specialist, this was an expeditious approach to the physician shortage. The BC student loan forgiveness program encourages physicians to choose to practice in rural areas. Funding adequate post-graduate positions to match undergraduate positions is critical. In 2018, there were 14 graduates out of 288 that were left out unfunded and unable to
complete their education in a timely manner. We need to expand teleconferencing with physicians, which has been accelerated during the Covid pandemic and look to other creative technological advances to have any immediate effect on this problem. Addressing and stabilizing local, and often resource-based, economies create thriving communities to live in. Under Andrew Wilkinson, a family doctor himself, and the BC Liberals, we will work to get the needs of our community’s healthcare back on track.
GILLIAN ANDERSON BC Greens Everyone living in the Comox Valley deserves to have their own personal family physician. For the past three years, the BC Greens have repeatedly said that the province-wide doctor shortage needed to be urgently addressed. Although the Comox Valley has attracted a number of family physicians
over recent years, the population growth has eclipsed these recruitment efforts. In addition to increasing the number of family physicians, the BC Greens support an integrated, multi-disciplinary healthcare system in which the same number of family doctors can serve a greater number of people. In the 2017 agreement between the BC Greens and the NDP, which allowed for a stable government, the BC Greens insisted on the expansion of team-based health care, to ensure that people have better access to the type of care they need, including access to
services from physiotherapists, nurse practitioners, midwives, dieticians, pharmacists and other health professionals. The Comox Valley is one of the first communities in B.C. to be granted permission to create a Primary Care Network. The plan was developed locally, spearheaded by the Comox Valley Division of Family Practice, includes hiring up to 13 new full-time equivalent health-care providers. Health care services will be individualized to the needs of each person and will be delivered here in the Comox Valley.
Unfortunately, the NDP’s brazen power-grab and early election call during a global pandemic has caused a significant delay in the implementation of the Comox Valley Primary Care Network. Progress is effectively on hold for months while Premier Horgan forces British Columbians to participate in an election that no one wanted except him. This is just one of the many broken promises of this NDP government, including flip-flopping on Site C and increasing oil and gas subsidies. British Columbia needs more Green MLAs to keep the NDP accountable.
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The Village of Cumberland is hoping to be lucky the second time around on a grant application to help with rebuild work at its No. 2 dam. In early 2019, it made an application to cover 100 per cent of funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Rural and Northern Communities program but found out earlier this year it was unsuccessful. At that time of the original submission, the budget was around $3.2 million, but cost estimates have gone up, which presents another challenge, according to the Village’s manager of operations Rob Crisfield, though there is now another opportunity to apply. “They have now opened up another intake for second round,” he told council at the Sept. 28 meeting. At the time of the meeting, staff were preparing documents and getting ready to submit an application. Part of the challenge last time was that despite the fact the Village scored well on its application, there was an “over-subscription” of funding applications. A new obstacle could be increased costs as the estimate for work is now $4 to 4.2 million. One of the priorities for the province has been to control erosion at the site. The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations
and Rural Development has also asked the Village to do forest remediation, which Crisfield said involves an approximately million-dollar budget. There may be some funding through grants up to three-quarters of a million dollars. This could reduce the amount needed for the ICIP grant, though the issue before council at the meeting was the ICIP application. For program funding, the Village will enlist the services of a grant writer to help refine the new application. Coun. Vickey Brown asked about potential for net metering, saying she understood that at present there is no opportunity to sell power back to BC Hydro but perhaps there is to generate power for the Village’s own use. In response, Crisfield said the challenge with the ICIP application is to keep the project smaller in scope because of the level of interest in the program. “They really like to spread around as much money as possible,” Crisfield said. He also said that currently net metering does not generate significant money though there could be grant opportunities available, though hydro generation would increase the project cost. “If you add the hydro, it bumps the project to over $7 million,” Crisfield said. “I don’t think that’ll fly.” Council unanimously approved a motion for the Village to submit an application for the ICIP program.
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The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Awards Nominations are open! November 2 is the deadline for nominating an outstanding business, organization, and/or individual for a Chamber Award. Great news! You now have 15 award categories to choose from! This year, our awards criteria has been adapted to reflect the challenges of 2020. For example, do you know of an innovative business that has taken the challenges of COVID and created opportunities? If so, we want to know! If you know an individual who has gone out of their way to create a safe environment for their customers and staff, we want to know about that too! Nominating is easy! The awards ceremony will be streamed virtually on January 30, 2021 – the entire community can view the event in the comfort of their homes. The Chamber can even provide the popcorn! – event viewers can purchase: a gourmet popcorn and a movie-style box The awards theme this year is “We’re still standing”. The idea for the theme came from Elton John’s song “I’m still standing”. It is a great fit for the 2020 year. Our community has adapted, pivoted and stayed strong. Our community businesses and members deserve to be recognized.
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One of the unexpected outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic on school district operations in the Comox Valley has been an uptick in distance learning. For much of the first month of the school year, administrators have been trying to respond to a different demand for education. In some cases, parents are keeping children at home. Distance learning provides one option for local families. However, the district has also been experiencing a large increase this fall in its distance learning (DL) opportunities, Navigate NIDES, from students from all corners of the world. “It’s seem like a real testament to the value of our DL program and the quality,” board chair Sheila McDonnell said. A At the board meeting in September, assistant superintendent Geoff Manning updated trustees on the district enrolment numbers. “It’s really a great school year this year,” he said. “We’ve gone through so many challenges, but the news is extremely positive for us.” In general, most students are back in the classroom working and playing in cohorts. The biggest news though has been the large growth in the numbers of students signing up for distance education from elsewhere, with 976 new students joining the online distance education program. “That is like adding a school of Isfeld or Vanier to our district in DL,” he said. “Overall, the news for us is really positive.” “They’re actually from all over the world. Look at a map and start putting tacks on every
country.” The growth has allowed the district to add additional staff at secondary schools for the independent learning centres that help with remote learning, as well as staff for remote learning on Hornby Island and Denman Island and some additional equipment. Of students already in the district, there were 211 students enrolled in distance learning locally through Navigate NIDES, while some opted for distance learning through other districts. As far as student numbers for the return to school in September, about 90 per cent of elementary students returned to their neighbourhood or catchment area school. The numbers for secondary students was about 97 per cent. According to staff, the provincial rate for returning to school is about 85 per cent. The downside right now has been a drop in the number of visiting international students this year, with pandemic travel restrictions in place. Staff were projecting about 220 full-time equivalent (FTE) students but as of the Sept. 22 meeting, they were at 86. “That could improve in second semester, and we’re hoping that it improves,” Manning said. However, the district has also seen an influx of new students moving here, with 65 newly enrolled secondary students and 181 elementary students. Overall, in terms of a net gain for numbers of students in school buildings, the district is 90 students above what they had projected. “We’re sitting pretty good from that standpoint,” Manning said.
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Local SAR teams join forces to rescue injured mountaineers Terry Farrell Record staff
Two Island search and rescue teams combined forces to save a group of injured mountaineers Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Campbell River and Comox Valley Search and Rescue teams collaborated for a smooth rescue operation, after word was received that three male hikers had fallen from a glacier below King’s Peak - a mountain in Strathcona Park. Campbell River Search and Rescue (CRSAR) volunteer Tim Fairbanks was one of the volunteers who responded to the call. “They were travelling on the glacier, all attached to the same rope, which is normal procedure,” he said. “One of them had a faulty or damaged crampon (a traction device mountaineers attach to their footwear) and that individual took a slip, which caused the start of the fall.” The other two party members used their ice axes to slow down the fall. “They performed that properly… and prevented a worse accident, because they were able to slow themselves down. But in the course of the sliding and tumbling, that’s where the injuries occurred.” Fairbanks said the hikers did everything correctly. “We have no criticism of how they were prepared,” he said. “The satellite emergency response equipment was key.” CRSAR received the emergency notification at dusk on Monday, and because it was a two-way response device, rescue personnel were able to
able to say, ‘We have suffered minor injuries and we are hunkering down for the night where we are.’ So we told them we would come and get them at first light,” said Fairbanks. “We were able to fly in the next morning and spot them from the aircraft immediately.” While the team reached the camp quickly, weather provided some challenges for the extraction of the injured climbers. “There was a bit of a waiting game, as we had clouds moving out,” said Fairbanks. “Then when the clouds finally cleared, the wind picked up.” The hoist team made numerous approaches, but aborted several times, returning to base and lighten the cargo load. “In the end they left all the technicians on the ground, leaving just the pilot and the hoist oper-
ator… two of us on the ground with the subjects were also hoist trained, so we were qualified to [load the hoist],” said Fairbanks, who offered a specific shout-out to the helicopter pilot. “I often point out that we are just the dummies on the ground and the real heroes are the pilots. They are so skilled.” Fairbanks said the operation took about two hours from the time they reached the injured climbers, to the time the scene was cleared. A total of seven search and rescue personnel were involved in the rescue. “It went exactly how we train for these things,” said Fairbanks. King’s Peak mountain is located 25 kilometres northeast of Gold River and two kilometres north of Elkhorn Mountain.
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Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s (VIN) Thanksgiving weekend started with an unwanted surprise. Someone broke into its ReStore building in the Comox Valley and made off with cash and several items. The culprit made more than one visit in the early morning hours of Oct. 9. The incident at the 13th Street location in Courtenay took place around 5 a.m. A lone person was responsible but may have had an accomplice along who did not enter the store. The person who did break into the ReStore was wearing a light-coloured baseball cap and hoodie, a face mask and gloves. The non-profit organization is hoping images from cameras in the store will help them identify the suspect.
Habitat for Humanity and police are looking for the suspect who broke into the ReStore in Courtenay. Image supplied The culprit tried to break into the two cash drawers on site but was unable and stole the whole drawers, then left the building before returning to load up on donated items for prize pickups. The person came back yet again to steal two safes that contained the store’s petty cash, till float and cash deposit from the previous day. The organization estimates the value of
damage and the thefts to be around $3,000. The regional chapter of Habitat for Humanity runs the store in the Comox Valley, along with one in Campbell River, to raise funds for its project to build affordable homes for families in the communities. The stores sell gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, appliances and other items to generate funds for build projects.
“Aside from this incident, the reopening has been going very well. The community has been very supportive, and customers are respectful of the new health and safety measures,” Habitat for Humanity VIN director of communications and fundraising Cady Corman said. Regarding the break-in, anyone with information is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP (File number: 20-16541).
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COUNCIL BRIEFS Courtenay neighbours oppose subdivision application Courtenay council approved first reading for a subdivision proposal in the western boundary of the city. Rosebery Investments of West Vancouver hopes to build a 39-unit mix of triplex, duplex and single family units on a six-acre site at Copperfield Road. The proposal — which sits on a heavily treed property containing clusters of second- and third-growth forest, and wetlands — has drawn numerous complaints from neighbours. A Swanson Street resident worries that a rare species of salamander would be destroyed if the homes are built. Another suggests that further congestion in the area will cause greater difficulty to safely cross the intersection at Cumberland and Arden roads. A Copperfield Road resident, who is a developer/building contractor, said the area’s non-conforming roadway and infrastructure does not support a zoning change. The resident also said the wetlands/riparian habitat is a critical wildlife corridor that cannot support the proposed level of density. “This proposal, in my opinion, is clearly irresponsible…This is not the Lower Mainland.” A Steele Crescent resident favours the development because it would help densify the area and create more affordable housing options. Coun. Manno Theos takes the ‘affordable housing’ sentiment with a grain of salt because council inevitably hears the term in presentations from developers, but does not hear the numbers. In a presentation at the Oct. 5 meeting, architect James Tuer said the proponents feel the project would foster an “inter-connected
neighbourhood” that encourages cycling and “living a little softer on the land.” The proposal includes on-street parking, which he said would slow traffic. Development consultant Tim Nye questions if residents would even know the development exists when construction is complete. Second reading of the rezoning application depends on council’s consideration of an agreement to finance the cost of a waterline extension to the property to provide adequate water services. “It would be a tough sell to the public to say that we’re spending a million dollars to enable one development to happen,” Coun. David Frisch said.
amendment bylaw to update regulations concerning home-based businesses. Regulations drafted in 2007 had supported commercial areas and the downtown by restricting the types of businesses that could work from home. “When compared with Comox and Cumberland, the businesses allowed in Courtenay are the most restrictive,” a staff report states. At a previous meeting, council approved a motion from Wendy Morin to explore options to expand permitted home occupations to in-
LUSH proposes plan The LUSH Valley Food Action Society has proposed to partner with the City to manage McPhee Meadows — riverfront property in the Old Orchard area, donated by the family of the late Robert McPhee — as an educational/ demonstration community orchard. The society envisions an outdoor classroom and experiential learning space. Ideally, a plan would be ready by early next year for planting and pruning. Courtenay council deferred the request to await details in a staff report. “This is an excellent project, and happy to support it going forward,” Coun. Doug Hillian said at the Oct. 5 meeting, noting the orchard potential. “We’re so lucky to have LUSH Valley in town, wanting to create these potential partnerships and wiling to do a lot of the leg work for us,” Morin said.
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Comox Valley Community Foundation offering more emergency funding Submitted to The Record
The Comox Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) has earmarked $51,170 to support local charities responding to COVID-19. The fund distribution is part of an on-
going partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, funded through the Government of Canada’s $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).
This national effort is a second round of funding that aims to support vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19. “As infection rates start to rise again in communities across the country, ongoing
support is vital in the fight against COVID19,” said CVCF president, Matt Beckett. “Local charities and non-profit organizations are pillars in this community. For over six months, they have been working tirelessly to support
those who need it most but the reality is, they’re struggling with increased demand at the same time as revenues have decreased. We’re thrilled to be able to flow additional emergency funding their way through the ECSF but we also see
Courtenay rtenay Official Community Plan Update
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2. TERMINAL ADDITION
9. EAST COURTENAY way High l and S Is
Walk: Tues Oct 27, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Walk: Sat Oct 31, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Virtual: Sat Nov 7, 1 - 3 p.m.
3. MCPHEE/17TH STREET
Walk: Tues Oct 27, 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10. SANDWICK AREA Virtual: Tues Nov 3, 6 - 8 p.m. Walk: Sun Nov 1, 10 - 11:30a.m.
4. LOWER RYAN ROAD
11. HEADQUARTERS AREA
Walk: Wed Oct 28, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Walk: Sun Nov 1, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Virtual: Sat Nov 7, 10a.m.- noon Virtual: Sun Nov 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
5. UPPER RYAN ROAD Walk: Wed1Oct 28, 4 - 5:302 p.m. Virtual: Wed Nov 4, 6 - 8 p.m. Kilometres
6. HARMSTON AREA Walk: Thurs Oct 29, 4 - 5:30 p.m Virtual: Thurs Nov 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
7. LAKETRAIL AREA Walk: Fri Oct 30, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Virtual: Fri Nov 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
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WALKSHOP: 90-minute group walk guided by City staff. Limited number Town of of participants per walk. Comox COVID-19 protocols will be in place. VIRTUAL OPTION: 2-hour K’ómneighbourhood Zoom oks E stuar discussion. Computer, y internet and audio equipment required (speakers & mic if you wish to speak). Pre-Registration required for walkshops and virtual options. Instuctions provided upon registration. Learn more and register at courtenay.ca/OCPupdate
Questions? 250-703-4839 or planning@courtenay.ca
Sign up early! Limited space is available.
BRANDING STRIP
the need for stabilization support for the sector, so they can continue their good work in our community over the long haul.” A first round of funding was disbursed through the community foundation network across Canada in June and July. As part of the first round CVCF awarded $121,850 to 14 organizations. The CVCF is now accepting applications for funding from
qualified donees. The deadline to submit an application is Oct. 30. Grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including to cover staffing or resource needs, purchase assistance and more. Charities and community organizations are invited to visit www. cvcfoundation.org for eligibility and application details. Since April 2020, CVCF has supported emergency pandem-
ic response through grants to not for profit organizations totaling close to $400,000. In addition, CVCF is continuing with its Community Enrichment Grants, which will be awarded in January 2021. All told, CVCF will be distributing over $1 million to local charities and not for profits this fiscal year. For more information, visit www. cvcfoundation.org or call 250-338-8444.
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Vancouver Island Fall in Love with
Offers in effect October 12 - 18, 2020
Black Angus Outside Round Oven Roast Avg. 1kg
Sale Price $ 12
TRY IT!
699
Garlic Studded Beef Roast with Mustard & Rosemary
59,000 Q-Points redeemed
Get the recipe at qualityfoods.com or on our app
WESTERN CANADIAN - AAA - AGED 21 DAYS
for only
Armstrong Monterey or Monterey Jack Jalapeno Cheese Family Pack, Avg. 500gr
$
10
Fabulous
Fall Squash
3
Muffins 6 Pack
Acorn
Butternut
99
Fill up the provided produce bag with as many Gala or Ambrosia apples as you want, so long as the twist tie fits on the end!
Hubbard
Kabocha
Red Kuri
4
99
Spaghetti
British Columbia
Acorn, Butternut, Hubbard, Kabocha, Red Kuri or Spaghetti Squash 2.18 per kg
99¢
per lb
250,000 $20OFF
THIS WEEK
REDEEM
Q-POINTS & RECEIVE
Summer might be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors! Visit our Facebook page for a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall hikes across Vancouver Island!
YOUR ORDER
INSTANTLY AT THE CHECKOUT
Minimum $20 purchase.
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PRODUCE
2
99
California
Persimmons Fuyu Variety, Large, 6.59 per kg
British Columbia
Green or Red Cabbage
per lb
Veggies to
British Columbia
Mixed Coloured Bell Peppers 2lb
California/Mexico
Broccoli Crowns Asian Cut, 5.93 per kg
root
2.18 per kg
99
¢ per lb
for
5
2
per lb
per lb
6.59 per kg
199
British Columbia/Mexico
99
69
299
California
Green Seedless Grapes
Green Zucchini Squash
per lb
4.39 per kg
British Columbia Snap Top Carrots or British Columbia/ USA Yellow Turnips Rutabega
Washington Jumbo Yellow Onions or Washington Green Giant Russet Baking Potatoes
¢
99
Mann's Family Favourites
per lb 2.18 per kg
Stringless Sugar Snap Peas 425gr
499
Washington Mexico
Organic Hass Avocados 3 Count
4
99
Star Crimson, Green Bartlett or Concorde Pears
1
69
3.73 per kg
per lb
Earthbound Farms
Organic Salad Greens 142gr
399
Shop online at
theflowerstand.qualityfoods.com
4" Tropical Plant Selected Varieties or African Violet
399
6"
Rose
1199
Country Harvest Bouquet
1599
Pumpkin Spice Bouquet
1899
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Black Angus
$
Lean Ground Beef Family Pack, Avg. 1kg
12
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3
Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Chops Family Pack, 8.80 per kg
MEAT & SEAFOOD
Sunrise Farms
99
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
per lb
12
$
Family Pack, Avg. 700gr
Locally Raised BC Poultry
WESTERN CANADIAN - AAA - AGED 21 DAYS
Grain Fed Free Run
Sunrise Farms Bone In Chicken Thighs Family Pack, Avg. 2kg
Locally Raised BC Poultry
Black Angus Stewing Beef Family Pack, Avg. 1kg
WESTERN CANADIAN - AAA - AGED 21 DAYS
Sale Price 15
Sale Price $ 12
$
Grain Fed Free Run
999
699
59,000
59,000
Q-Points redeemed
Q-Points redeemed
Belmont Meats Fort Hardy
Fully Cooked Pork Back Ribs 568gr
7
99
Homestyle Sirloin Beef Burgers 852gr
11
99
Schneiders
2$
Bacon
for
375gr
12
Greenfield Natural Meat Co.
Wieners 375gr or Sausages 300-450gr
2$ for
12
Maple Leaf
Natural Selections Sliced Meats
2$ for
175gr
10
Siwin
Potstickers 454gr or Dumplings 500gr
2$ for
10
Quality Foods
Cooked Shrimp 26/30 P&D Tail On, 340gr
8
99
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Whole Head Off Wild Pink Salmon
79
¢ per 100gr
Roasted Snapper with Morrocan Style Chickpea Stew Fresh
Sole Fillets
199
per 100gr
TRY IT! Roasted Snapper with Moroccan Style Chickpea Stew Get the recipe at qualityfoods.com or on our app
Fresh
Snapper Fillets
1
69 per 100gr
Fresh
East Coast Scallops 10/20 Size
569
per 100gr
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WOW Christie
3$
Cookies
for
Selected, 223-303gr
700gr
for
Selected, 519-888gr
10 3
99
1.54lt
3
Paradise Island Shredded 170-270gr, Shaved 170gr or Ricotta Cheese 400gr
99
200gr
4
49
6
Paradise Island
Lactose Free Cheese 400gr
LICABL PP
3
Tazo
99
20-24's
Simply
Paradise Island
LICABL PP
Tea
Beverage
Feta Cheese
5 PLUS A
2$
Pizza
PLUS A
Delissio
LICABL PP
EES EF
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
99
3$
for
325-473ml
EES EF
10
Paradise Island
5
Dairyland
Milk 2 Go
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EES EF
PLUS A
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2
Kozy Shack
Pudding 624gr
99
99
Salt Spring
Organic Whole Bean Coffee 400gr
9
99
399
Simply
Beverage 1.54lt
What is Kraft Heinz Pantry Day? It is the largest ever one-day, donation
Quaker
matching event for Food Banks Canada. For every Kraft Heinz participating
Harvest Crunch Cereal
2$ for
400-550gr
product you buy in-store, they’ll match with a donation to Food Banks Canada.
7
Instant Oatmeal
5
Soup
Quaker
for
228-425gr
6
Cereal
99
Broth
2$
Quaker Selected, 350-455gr
299
Snowcrest Michelina's
4$
Pasta Entree
for
227-284g
5
3
99
Hungry-Man Dinner 360-455gr
Premium Unsweetened Frozen Fruit 500-600gr
4
99
Campbell's
Nabob Coffee Co.
2
Classico
Pasta Sauce 218-650ml
99
Ground Coffee 915-930gr or Single Serve Coffee Pods 30's, 292gr
11
99
2
Heinz
Sauce Selected, 354-355ml
99
Chunky Soup 540ml or Chili 425gr
2$ for
Kraft
Hershey's
30 Bars Snack Size 450-510gr
5
99
6
Cadbury 501gr or Maynards 562gr
99
45 Fun Treats
Hershey's 90 Snack Size Bars 995gr or Cadbury 90 Fun Treats 1kg
12
99
Shake 'N Bake Coating Mix
2$ for
140-184gr
5
Smart Ones
Frozen Dinners 170-283gr
1
99
Crave
Frozen Entree 283-340gr
3
99
Bull's Eye
Barbecue Sauce
for
425ml
Unico
Marinated Artichoke Hearts 170ml
99
¢
Unico
Beans 540ml
4$ for
5
Unico
Tomatoes 796ml
3$
for
5
Unico Pasta 700-900gr, De Cecco Pasta 454gr or Pasta
Sauce 382ml
2$ for
5
Island Farms
Ice Cream 4lt
5
99
Old Dutch Regular Potato Chips 24x16gr, Popcorn Twists 24x10gr or Humpty Dumpty Cheese Sticks 24x16gr
2$
5
99
5
Baker's
100% Pure Baking Chips 300gr
2
Euro Goods 720ml
2$
900ml
for
5
General Mills
3$
5
Campbell's
Lays Doritos Tortillas Chips 230-255gr or Smartfood Popcorn 175-200gr
2
99
2$
Fleischmann's
Corn Starch 454gr
for
7
Family Size Potato Chips 220-235gr or Poppables 130gr
2$ for
5
Thai Kitchen
Coconut Milk 400ml
2$ for
6
1
Bugles Corn Snack
for
213gr
99
Pinata
Refried Beans 398ml
99¢
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WOW Christie
3$
Cookies
for
Selected, 223-303gr
700gr
for
Selected, 519-888gr
10 3
99
1.54lt
3
Paradise Island Shredded 170-270gr, Shaved 170gr or Ricotta Cheese 400gr
99
200gr
4
49
6
Paradise Island
Lactose Free Cheese 400gr
LICABL PP
3
Tazo
99
20-24's
Simply
Paradise Island
LICABL PP
Tea
Beverage
Feta Cheese
5 PLUS A
2$
Pizza
PLUS A
Delissio
LICABL PP
EES EF
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
99
3$
for
325-473ml
EES EF
10
Paradise Island
5
Dairyland
Milk 2 Go
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 A29
EES EF
PLUS A
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2
Kozy Shack
Pudding 624gr
99
99
Salt Spring
Organic Whole Bean Coffee 400gr
9
99
399
Simply
Beverage 1.54lt
What is Kraft Heinz Pantry Day? It is the largest ever one-day, donation
Quaker
matching event for Food Banks Canada. For every Kraft Heinz participating
Harvest Crunch Cereal
2$ for
400-550gr
product you buy in-store, they’ll match with a donation to Food Banks Canada.
7
Instant Oatmeal
5
Soup
Quaker
for
228-425gr
6
Cereal
99
Broth
2$
Quaker Selected, 350-455gr
299
Snowcrest Michelina's
4$
Pasta Entree
for
227-284g
5
3
99
Hungry-Man Dinner 360-455gr
Premium Unsweetened Frozen Fruit 500-600gr
4
99
Campbell's
Nabob Coffee Co.
2
Classico
Pasta Sauce 218-650ml
99
Ground Coffee 915-930gr or Single Serve Coffee Pods 30's, 292gr
11
99
2
Heinz
Sauce Selected, 354-355ml
99
Chunky Soup 540ml or Chili 425gr
2$ for
Kraft
Hershey's
30 Bars Snack Size 450-510gr
5
99
6
Cadbury 501gr or Maynards 562gr
99
45 Fun Treats
Hershey's 90 Snack Size Bars 995gr or Cadbury 90 Fun Treats 1kg
12
99
Shake 'N Bake Coating Mix
2$ for
140-184gr
5
Smart Ones
Frozen Dinners 170-283gr
1
99
Crave
Frozen Entree 283-340gr
3
99
Bull's Eye
Barbecue Sauce
for
425ml
Unico
Marinated Artichoke Hearts 170ml
99
¢
Unico
Beans 540ml
4$ for
5
Unico
Tomatoes 796ml
3$
for
5
Unico Pasta 700-900gr, De Cecco Pasta 454gr or Pasta
Sauce 382ml
2$ for
5
Island Farms
Ice Cream 4lt
5
99
Old Dutch Regular Potato Chips 24x16gr, Popcorn Twists 24x10gr or Humpty Dumpty Cheese Sticks 24x16gr
2$
5
99
5
Baker's
100% Pure Baking Chips 300gr
2
Euro Goods 720ml
2$
900ml
for
5
General Mills
3$
5
Campbell's
Lays Doritos Tortillas Chips 230-255gr or Smartfood Popcorn 175-200gr
2
99
2$
Fleischmann's
Corn Starch 454gr
for
7
Family Size Potato Chips 220-235gr or Poppables 130gr
2$ for
5
Thai Kitchen
Coconut Milk 400ml
2$ for
6
1
Bugles Corn Snack
for
213gr
99
Pinata
Refried Beans 398ml
99¢
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DELI
Suppers Made Simple is a collection of ready to eat meals that don’t compromise taste & quality. From roast beef dinner to family favourite Spaghetti Bolognese and butter chicken
made
with rice, there’s a meal for everyone. Available at select stores only.
199
Grimm's
Classic Oven Roast or Maple Ham
1
99
Bavarian Meatloaf
per 100gr
Saputo
Cheese Slices
10
2$
160-180gr
for
Continental
Gouda or Oktoberfest Sausage Ring 300gr
$
7
599
*Available at select stores only
825
Medium
Fried Rice SUSHI
Avg. 400gr
per 100gr
Grimm's
CHINESE FOOD
Suppers Made Simple
Medium
Szechuan Beef
1195
*Available at select stores only
Premium Hawaiian Poke Bowl 13.8oz
Maple Lodge Farms
Cajun, Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast
11
49
5
19
Inari 241gr
Lilydale
Oven Roasted or Smoked Turkey Breast
199
Pepperoni
2
Beer, Ham, Lyoner or Summer Sausage
per 100gr
69 per 100gr
Grimm's
Continental
1
$
each
169
per 100gr
BULK
Quality Foods
Milk Chocolate Ju Jubes
99
Quality Foods
¢
Almonds
per 100gr
Selected
199
per 100gr
Quality Foods
English Licorice Allsorts 300gr
299
Quality Foods
Cranberry Cocktail Mix 500gr
499
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BAKERY
Cheese Buns
Alpine Bread
6 Pack
369
3
Bagels
Cake Centre
6 Pack
Cinnamon Buns
99
4 Pack
Two Layer
999
Decadent Chocolate or Cookies & Cream Cake
Chocolate Eclair
199
2$
for
Italian Buns Selected, 6 Pack
5
2$ for
269
2
Country Harvest
99
Bread Selected, 570-600gr
5
349
Old Fashioned Donuts 8 Pack
299
Oroweat
Organic Bread 680 gr
TASTE FOR LIFE
For over 100 years, Canadians have made Dairyland milk products part of their family. And while our family has grown, our commitment to delivering fresh goodness has never changed. Field Day
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar 946ml
3
99
Beanfields
Beans Chips 156gr
2
99
Annie's
Macaroni & Cheese
4
2$
Selected, 156-170gr
for
Pioneer Chips
3$
Mountain Waffle Co Get Sauced
Sauce 350ml
4
99
Authentic Liege Belgian Waffles 240gr
3
99
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 142gr
for
5
799
Dairyland
Organic Milk Jug 4lt
YOGURT
Olympic
Krema Greek Style Yogurt 650gr
3
99
Olympic
Krema Greek Style Yogurt 500gr
299
Danone
Danone
Activia Probtioic or 100% Nautral Yogurt
Activia Probiotic or 100% Nautral Yogurt
8x100gr
399
650gr
10
3$ for
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With so many choices & dietary restrictions present today, we are working to make it easier for you to live a healthier life. We’re featuring products based on comments & conversations had both instore and online, ranging from healthier food options, greater organic selections to nutritious recipe ideas and products that are more respectful to our environment.
When you share your ideas: it’s good for us … and good for you.
With a mix of simple and complex
As the pioneer in gluten-free,
carbohydrates from organic
for decades we have been
sugars and rolled oats, along with
known for providing certified
smaller amounts of good fats and
safe and delicious gluten-free
plant-powered protein, CLIF BAR
foods made using high quality,
energy bars are made to help fuel
non-GMO ingredients and
adventures big or small.
absolutely no preservatives.
5
4$
Clif Bar
Energy Bar
for
68gr
Schar
Gluten Free Bread
385-400gr or Buns 200-300gr
La Tortilla Factory whole wheat tortillas are a delicious and
USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and UN Certified Ethically Sourced
snack or meal. Free of GMO’s,
chocolate. The rich taste
bad fats, or refined ingredients,
comes from the full, dynamic
these tasty tortillas are a fiber rich
flavour characteristics of
choice you can feel good about!
Trinitario cocoa beans.
2
99
La Tortilla Factoria 328gr
7
A full plate (210g) of regular cooked pasta contains about
started making marmalade
300 calories and 2g of dietary
in the family grocery shop in
fibre, the same amount of
Paisley, Scotland, which over
NuPasta contains 25 calories
the years has become the best
and 6g of dietary fibre.
selling marmalade within UK.
NuPasta is also gluten free.
2$ for
250ml
752-9281
for
90gr
Robertson’s was established
Marmalade or Lemon Curd
Qualicum Foods - 705 Memorial
2$
Green & Black's
Organic Chocolate Bar
in 1864 when Mrs Robertson
Robertson's
We reserve the right to limit quanities. Photos for presentation purposes only
GREEN & BLACK'S Organic is
nutritious way to wrap up a healthy
Handmade Style Tortillas
Offers in effect October 12 - 18, 2020
499
Port Alberni - 2943 10th Ave. Nanoose Bay - 2443 Collins Cr. Parksville - 319 E. Island Hwy. Campbell River - 465 Merecroft Rd.
5
723-3397 468-7131 954-2262 287-2820
NuPasta
Organic Konjac Fettuccine or Spaghetti 210gr
Powell River – 4871 Joyce Ave. (604)485-5481 Nanaimo – Beban Plaza – 2220 Bowen Rd. 758-3733 Nanaimo – Harewood – 867 Bruce Ave. 754-6012 Nanaimo – Northridge Village – 5800 Turner Rd. 756-3929
2
99
Comox Valley – 2275 Guthrie Rd. Courtenay - 1002 -2751 Cliffe Avenue Westshore – 977 Langford Parkway View Royal – Unit #110-27 Helmcken Rd
890-1005 331-9328 (778)433-3291 (778)265-7012
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animal talk Is your dog constantly licking his feet? It could be a health issue Submitted by Far Fetched Grooming & Daycare
Is your dog treating his feet like its new chew toy? There are many reasons why dogs tend to gnaw on their feet including anxiety, parasites, dry skin and allergies. Often times we, as owners, don’t notice it as an issue as we think licking is a natural response for cleaning in animals. Too much licking, however; can actually be detrimental and can often cause more harm than good. For example, yeast is a natural organism that forms when too much sugar is absorbed into the body, the same occurs in humans. In dogs, once yeast, also known as candida, forms in the gut it tends to express signs of formation
Paw Fizz tablets use a natural tea tree oil and seaweed extract to help combat yeast, fungus, dry skin, irritations and nail colour when used regularly. Photo supplied.
in our dogs’ paws which makes them itchy and irritating. Dogs do not sweat through their coat, they sweat between the pads of their feet and tongue. Dogs’ paws create a very inviting atmosphere for yeast to populate. At Far Fetched Grooming and Daycare we carry a product known as “Paw Fizz Tablets,” which use a natural tea tree oil and seaweed extract to help combat yeast, fungus, dry skin, irritations and nail colour when used regularly. This bath bomb-like treatment can be added to a spa appointment or purchased separately at our downtown Courtenay location. Please keep in mind that if your dog is showing severe signs of irritation or raw skin to seek veterinarian attention.
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Regular check-ups still important during pandemic Many of us have been putting off health and wellness appointments due to COVID-19, and a visit to the vet is no exception. While most veterinary offices across the country are now open for regular checkups and non-emergency care, some of us remain cautious about visiting – potentially jeopardizing our pet’s health. “Most veterinary offices have implemented processes to minimize health risks to owners, veterinarians and their staff,” says Dr. Juanita Glencross-Winslow, veterinarian for pet food company Royal Canin. “Offerings such as virtual appointments have made it so that living in the age of COVID-19 doesn’t mean that your pet has to go without necessary veterinary care – the visit might just look a little different.” So, while the vet may not be at the top of your list of places to go, Glencross-Winslow encourages everyone to make an appointment for their pet’s regular checkups. Other non-urgent medical issues that are best attended to include: Excessive itching: While some itching is normal in dogs, excessive itching, hair loss, red skin, hot spots and even chewing paws can all indicate a skin issue that needs to be seen and treated. Wellness visits: Our pets age faster than we do, and your vet may notice small changes in your pet that could indicate the beginning of medical problems that can be more easily and successfully managed when identified early.
Also, our pets are at risk of many diseases that are easily preventable by vaccination, so chat with your veterinary team to determine which vaccines are most appropriate. Flea and tick prevention: The warm weather may be over, but the threat of ticks and fleas remain. Fleas and ticks stay in our environment well into the fall months and only disappear once the temperature hits freezing, making it important to continue preventative treatment until winter. www.newscanada.com
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way animals are valued and treated so that they don’t have to suffer in the first place,” he said. From its early beginnings as an advocacy group, the BC SPCA has grown to become one of the largest welfare organizations of its kind in North America. This includes 44 locations across B.C., including community animal centres, store-front adoption sites, veterinary hospitals, spay and neuter clinics and a wildlife rehabilitation centre. “We care for all animals from hamsters to horses and
from owls to otters,” says Daniell. He says the key to the BC SPCA’s longevity and achievements are because of all of its members who are passionate about protecting the province’s most vulnerable animals. The SPCA’s programs are funded entirely by donations. However, Daniell says there is still much to be done. “We are grateful to all those who share our vision of a world where no animal suffers because of human neglect or violence.”
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Courtenay Bosley’s Four Year Anniversary Come down to Courtenay Bosley’s for our four year anniversary! We have raffles and sales going on all weekend long. Kitty Cat Pals will be here on October 17th, from 10am-3pm. They will be bringing kittens into the store and we are also holding a donation drive for them as well. October 18th we will have our Spaw Day from 10am-4pm! Dodge City Grooming Salon will also be joining us, they will be doing $20 mani-pedis for your pooch from 12pm-4pm! Contact us for more details! Spaw day will include a wash and dry for $15! Mani-pedi are $20! Appointment only. 3185 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay (250) 338 2890
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Union Bay takes next steps toward governance choice Mike Chouinard Record Staff
Union Bay residents will have the chance to take a closer look at the question of how they will be governed this month. Next month, they’ll be asked to decide. The Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) has been working in conjunction with the Comox Valley Regional District and consultants from Urban Systems to address questions of how the community should be run in the future. At present, the area falls within Area A of the CVRD, but it has its own board and staff to oversee water service, fire protection and streetlighting, in effect, operating as a quasi-local government. The question for residents will be to decide whether to keep the current system or move the three services into administration by the regional district.
So far, there have been meetings that have resulted in a draft governance report, released in September. “There was some outreach to broad stakeholders,” Area A director Daniel Arbour of the CVRD told the Record. While the COVID-19 pandemic affected the discussion process somewhat, he added, it has not caused many delays to the process. “We didn’t lose that much time because a lot of the work was able to be done remotely,” he said. The document outlines key issues, such as governance, the services themselves, stakeholder engagement and comparisons between the two options. “Our main concern was to look at … the cost difference between being in the district and UBID. Overall, it was fairly comparable,” Arbour said. “I think residents will be able to compare apples to apples.” Key findings include an estimate that a move
NIC nursing students hosting webinar on climate change Submitted by North Island College North Island College bachelor of science in nursing students are inviting the community to discuss concrete solutions to climate change. Timothy Fox and Jessica Delaat are presenting Project Drawdown in partnership with the Comox Valley Nurses for Health & the Environment as part of their fourth-year leadership project. “Jessica and I chose this project because we both have a deep passion for environmental advocacy, and Drawdown is a movement that provides tangible solutions we can all be involved in individually and collectively—it is about building community,” said Fox. “The possibilities for hope become reachable, and the results will be a healthy planet and improved society.” Project Drawdown brings together researchers
from around the world to look at the issue of climate change. Researchers mapped, modelled and measured the best 100 solutions to address climate change. The two webinars, hosted through Zoom, will include a narrated presentation with breakout sessions for discussion. “The goal is to start the discussion and then connect these individuals together to start actioning solutions that work for our community,” said Fox. Both sessions are free. Registration is required and individuals are encouraged to register soon to reserve their seat. The first session will run Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. Registration deadline is Oct 14. The second session is Monday, Oct. 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration deadline is Oct 16.
toward folding services within the regional district would be cost-neutral, with potentially a small savings from labour costs; that the UBID board would be dissolved with political representation falling under Area A of the CVRD; the community could have greater access to a larger pool of expertise, government grants and financing through B.C.’s Municipal Finance Authority; and it could potential cost increases for water-main replacement because of the CVRD’s higher level of service for water-main repair. Under either option, as the report indicates, there are expected to be additional operating costs for water because of the community’s new $4.2 million water treatment plant. The capital costs have been funded and financed by ratepayers because the UBID board is not in the position to access senior government grant funding. In the days ahead, there will be information sessions for Union Bay residents to find out
more about the draft report. “We’re going to collaborate between the CVRD, UBID and the consultant,” Arbour said. “We’ll all be involved in the upcoming open houses.” There are virtual sessions for Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by in-person sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 20, for which reservations will be required. They will be 30 minutes between 4 and 7 p.m., with a maximum of 20 people allowed at each session. Next month, residents will make a choice on how the community should be governed. There are advance polls scheduled for Nov. 10 and 17, with the general vote to follow on Nov. 28. “They’ll have a good month with the report to consider the options and make some decisions,” Arbour said. The draft report is available through the CVRD website. There is more information about the upcoming sessions on the UBID website at union-bay-ca.
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While School District 71 is holding off on any major retrofit of school buses to add seatbelts, it’s not sitting in neutral. District staff have put together a report for the board of education incorporating findings from broader reviews of the issue, including a couple of pilot projects, along with some local context for trustees to consider. This includes some recommendations. The biggest consideration is whether to retrofit the buses. One complication is that regular school buses are all operated by First Student Canada, which has a contract with the district, meaning wording for any retrofit work would have to be added. “It would require going back to the contractor and taking a look at the contract,” superintendent Tom Demeo told the board. Many bus manufacturers are making buses that are seat-belt ready. The district staff report estimates the cost to add belts would run between $8,000 and $18,000 per bus while retrofits of other buses would be between $15,000 and $36,000 per bus. “A lot of the buses in fleets are not adequately prepared for seatbelts,” Demeo said. “Significant retrofitting would have to occur, and many of the manufacturers are producing buses that are retrofit-ready.” The district also operates a small fleet of activity or mini buses with a capacity of 24 people and which do have seatbelts. The staff report notes the central question of safety. The review here and in other districts across the country in recent years was prompted in part by an investigative piece on television suggesting current guidelines and practices, which do not require belts, are outdated and in situations such as side collisions can expose students to serious risk. The board asked staff to look into the matter at a meeting
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Construction has begun on the South Courtenay Riverway Extension between Millard and Beachwood roads in south Courtenay. The 400metre extension will be built on the site of an old railway corridor now owned by the City of Courtenay. While the new trail will be consistent with other existing gravel sections of the riverway, this portion of the corridor is unique in one aspect. The majority of this section is bordered by private property on either side, including along the waterfront. Once construction is complete, trail users will be asked to respect private property and not trespass on these private lands. The corridor boundary will be clearly marked by a low rail and signage. The nearest beach access will remain at Millard Road. Constructed is expected to be completed by mid-November. The Courtenay Riverway is one of the Comox Valley’s most popular and scenic at-
The 400-metre-long South Courtenay Riverway Extension will be built on the site of an old railway corridor now owned by the City of Courtenay. Photo supplied tractions. It is an important Beachwood and Marriott recreational connection, en- roads, is approximately 350 couraging physical activity, metres long, continuing along active transportation, and the historic rail corridor to unwell-being for residents and developed 1.4-acre waterfront visitors alike. The existing City-owned parkland. Phase Riverway Trail extends from Two will not be constructed 6th street to Millard Road and until an exit is acquired at is approximately 4 km long, Marriott. Phase Three would connect depending on the route taken. The South Courtenay Riv- Marriott Road to the regionerway Extension is the first al trail at Chinook Road. As phase of a project with a goal the City does not own land in of eventually connecting the this section, this phase will not Courtenay Riverway to the proceed until a route is established. FMI: www.courtenay. Royston Seaside Trail. Phase Two, planned between ca/riverwayextension
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Courtenay-Comox candidates face off in online debate Mike Chouinard Record Staff
The three candidates vying for the Courtenay-Comox electoral district made their pitch to voters during an online debate Thursday night. The Oct. 8 event,
hosted by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, was held via video link with candidates giving brief introductory and closing remarks but spending the most time answering 10 submitted questions. Some of the major
responsibilities of the provincial government such as health care and education did not come into play. Instead, the questions tackled topics such as seniors care, especially during the current pandemic, boosting the economy, particu-
larly for tourism and small business, a value-added tax to place provincial sales tax, support for retrofits on housing, insurance issues for strata councils and measures to boost housing supply. The NDP’s incumbent Ronna-Rae Leon-
ard cited some of her government’s achievements, including leadership in response to the COVID-19 virus. “We’ve shown the world how we can stick together through this pandemic,” she said in her concluding remarks.
Leonard cited other examples such as balanced budgets, an ambitious climate plan and local modular housing units. “We need a stable government that’s going to be able to deliver,” she said. Her opponents, Liberal Brennan Day and Green Gillian Anderson, went after the NDP on a number of fronts, such as boosting the economy or breaking environmental promises. Both questioned the need even to hold an election right now. “The NDP has called a snap election while the province is under a state of emergency,” Day said in his opening. He focused heavily on the BC Liberals’ plan to stimulate the economy by eliminating the provincial sales tax this year, then holding it at three per cent in subsequent years until the economy recovers.
“This is the bold idea we need to get the economy going,” he said. Day also cited measures such as cutting the small business tax. Leonard responded that the move to cut the provincial tax was something that would disproportionately help wealthier people with more discretionary income to spend on luxury items. She said necessities such as food or medicine are already exempt from the PST. One contentious issue was the payroll tax the NDP brought in to replace MSP premiums, with Leonard saying the largest companies were paying for most of it and Day responding that many smaller business were being hit hard by the new tax. For Anderson, who ran against Leonard to represent the NDP in 2017, the key issue came down to broken promises from NDP
leader John Horgan, such as not going to the polls early, as well as flipping on issues such as the Site C dam project or projects for liquefied natural gas. “Mr. Horgan had a stable government with the Greens,” she said. On several occasions, she came back to a point about using provincial money for more important priorities than “megaprojects” such as Site C. On seniors care, Anderson went after the other parties, saying the Greens were the only ones proposing to end for-profit care and criticized Leonard and the NDP for blaming the previous Liberal government for continuing problems in some seniors’ homes. “They’ve had 40 months to fix this problem,” she said. The full video for the 80-minute debate can be found on the Facebook page for the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Courtenay-based Nyoka Design Labs has won a $2,500 prize in a regional competition hosted by Startup Canada, qualifying for the national finals Oct. 20. Startup Canada represents entrepreneurs such as Paige Whitehead and Yamila Franco, co-founders of Nyoka. “After three rounds of high-stakes pitching, our whole team sat eyes glued to the screen waiting for the Startup Challenge results to appear,” Whitehead said in a blog. “And then - Yamila’s name appeared on
the screen!” For the competition, Franco made a pitch from the Nyoka Design Labs workshop at the MakeItZone in Courtenay. Winners in the Oct. 20 Canadian Export Challenge will receive $5,000 (startup category) and $25,000 (scale-up category), and up to $100,000 in in-kind support. Nyoka has a mission to make innovative, eco-friendly products the norm. Whitehead invented the Nyoka Light Wand, a non-toxic, biodegradable glow stick. The company has also received $150,000 in grant funding to hire a small team to participate in a UBC program dubbed Lab2Launch.
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a school district spokesperson said. Island Health is completing contact tracing for the Campbell River exposure to identify staff or students that need to self-isolate or self-monitor for symptoms. SD72 sent out a letter on Oct. 8 announcing the exposure, but noted that receiving the letter does not mean you have been exposed to COVID-19. Public health will contact people directly. The letter sent out to Carihi families says that phone calls are being made to staff and students that have been identified by Island Health as needing to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were potentially exposed.
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Cumberland opts for less glare from streetlights Mike Chouinard Record Staff
The Village of Cumberland wants to shine some new lights on its neighbourhoods – just not too brightly. At a recent council meeting, staff highlighted an opportunity through BC Hydro for the Village to replace streetlights in the community with more up-to-date lighting. The staff recommendation was to install the 3,000-Kelvin LED streetlighting in residential areas, with 4,000-Kelvin along busier connector roads and intersections, as other communities have done. Kelvins are units that measure light intensity of colour temperature on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000. The work would be part of a streetlight replacement program through BC Hydro, which encourages local governments to replace current lighting with LED lights. The utility also wants input from communities about light intensity. It provides electricity to more than 350,000 streetlights in the province, 95,000 of which it owns. The Village has 189 of its 100W high-pressure sodium lights and 74 of the 150W wooden-pole mounted lights owned by BC Hydro. The ones on wooden poles are leased from BC Hydro, while the ones on
The effects of light spill from sodium lights (left) versus LED. Image, Village of Cumberland staff report metal bases belong to the Village, especially in new subdivisions. “Hydro is updating these mainly because of PCBs,” the Village manager of operations Rob Crisfield told council at the Sept. 28 meeting. “There’s a bunch of other reasons as well.” The reasoning behind the conversion to LED includes being in compliance with federal PCB regulations, energy conservation, better lighting quality and more ease for replacing fixtures. While an estimated 20 per cent of current sodium lights contain PCBs, it is not known which ones, so BC Hydro wants them all replaced. “A few municipalities have already converted their own personal streetlights over,” Crisfield said. LED lights have changed over the years, he added, as many earlier
versions cast a blue hue. While the LED lighting is designed to meet ‘dark-sky’ requirements, only the 3000K ones are considered to be in compliance because of light colour output from the 4000K lights. These use a flat lens as opposed to a domed one, which should help prevent light spill. A Village staff report notes spill can be reduced by adjusting the angle. There are also light shields but BC Hydro does not anticipate they would be needed. For members of council, the issue with the higher-power lights is the potential effects they may on the natural environment, specifically around insects and bat populations, along with birds and amphibians, and whether the animals might suffer from brighter lighting. Coun. Gwyn Sproule
asked about language in the official community plan for ‘dark-sky’ policies to prevent light pollution, while Coun. Vickey Brown cited research that 3,000K should be sufficient for safety even on main traffic corridors. “Light is going to have a huge impact on the insects and other creatures,” she said. Along with using the 3,000K everywhere, Brown suggested they specifically request yellow, green and amber LED lights instead of blue-white light. “The blue-white are most harmful to wildlife,” she said. “It looks like broad daylight. I know our residents don’t want any brighter lights in their neighbourhoods.” Mayor Leslie Baird agreed with the need to control the lighting. “The glare of the lights at night, it is disturbing…. People would like to see the glare go down a lot,” she said. Council approved a motion for 3,000K LED lights for use on both local and arterial routes and to request BC Hydro to provide yellow, green and amber hues. The light conversion plan is for the Village to report community preferences to BC Hydro with replacement work to start in November. BC Hydro has the aim of completing all the lighting in the province by mid-2023.
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Blaney’s proposal in support of veterans rejected by MPs in Ottawa BINNY PAUL Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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Incredibly, Members of Parliament from each of the other three recognized parties rejected the proposal.
Vancouver Island MP and NDP Critic for Veterans Rachel Blaney’s proposal suggesting veterans be excused from repaying Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) until after their disability benefits are processed was rejected Thursday by MPs in the House of Commons. Blaney presented a motion to ensure veterans are not required to repay CERB they’ve received until after their disability benefits have been processed and paid by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). In a statement Blaney said, “Incredibly, Members of Parliament from each of the other three recognized parties rejected the proposal.” According to Blaney, veterans applied to CERB because there was a severe backlog in receiving their disability benefits. Previously the North Island- Powell River MP has asked Minister of Veteran Affairs Lawrence MacAulay to not fine the veterans and not characterize their claims as fraudulent.
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“The federal government has been failing them so badly, these veterans had to apply for the CERB just to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads.” There are currently over 45,000 veterans waiting for their disability benefit applications to be processed. A recent Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) report requested by Blaney confirmed that clearing the backlog in a year would require VAC to retain all their current temporary hires and hire an additional 392 staff. The motion Blaney tabled Thursday took the PBO report into account and sought to ensure that an additional injustice wouldn’t be piled on
for those veterans in urgent need, already being treated unfairly by the Canadian government. “The Minister’s current plan is to clear ‘most of the backlog by 2022.’ Veterans shouldn’t have to wait any longer than they already have to get the help they are owed. These are people who have served this country, and now they’re just doing what they can to navigate a broken system,” said Blaney. “The CERB was a chance for vets to support themselves and their families while getting the treatments they need. Veterans are absolutely not responsible for the situation at VAC and shouldn’t be forced to pay for the government’s mistakes.”
Blaney tables riding petitions Two petitions from the North Island-Powell River riding were tabled in the House of Commons by Blaney last week (Monday, Oct. 5). Both petitions addressed environmental issues, one was supporting the idea of a made-in-Canada Green New Deal which was introduced by fellow NDP MP Peter Julian in the first session
of parliament this year. The motion was not voted upon before parliament was prorogued in the summer, but is back on the table for the current session. People from all across the riding had signed on to the petition. The second looked at the use of herbicides in the forestry industry. Petitioners from Powell River and the qathet Regional District raised concerns about herbicides’ impact on biodiversity, water sources, climate change and wildfires. Blaney and provincial MLA Nicholas Simons worked on the petition with residents who wanted to raise the issue to senior levels of government. “Petitions are one of the ways I can help people in the riding be heard in Ottawa” said Blaney, “It gives me an opportunity to stand up in the House of Commons and raise those concerns, prompts the government to respond, and if other MPs are hearing similar things in their ridings we can work together towards real solutions for people.” Both petitions are expected to receive a response from the government within 45 days.
Hey Kevin, What is happening in our Real Estate Market?
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The real estate market here in the Comox Valley and on the rest of Vancouver Island has been highly active. The recovery we are experiencing after the pandemic induced slowdown of March April and May has been remarkable. In fact, in the single-family home category we are 12.5%. More home sold this year than in 2019 as of this date. There have been increases in price and number of sales across all categories. Condo apartments and townhouses have been selling well single-family homes category has been incredibly desirable with a huge shortage in the $450,000 to $650,000 price range. Also, the luxury Home and Condo market is doing well. The market conditions have been
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A Heat Pump Maintenance usually takes about an hour and a half on a Residential Heat Pump. During the maintenance, the certified technician will perform a system cleaning and a safety and efficiency check of the outdoor and indoor units. The maintenance of the Indoor Unit (fancoil) involves the cleaning and inspection of the filter/ refrigerant coil/ condensate drain/ blower/ and electrical components. The maintenance of the Outdoor Unit (heat pump) involves the cleaning and inspection of the cabinet/ coils/ fan blades/ compressor/ and electrical cabinet. Once the system is clean, the technician will run the system to identify that the system is operating both safe and efficiently. System Characteristics are recorded such as operating temperatures/ pressures and amperages to determine that the heat pump is operational and efficient. An annual heat pump maintenance is a proactive approach to try and limit repairs and breakdowns of your system.
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Pull weeds before they go to seed to reduce the number of weeds next year. Plant spring flowering bulbs now. It’s time to prune back hydrangeas. You can just deadhead the flowers or reduce its size. Cut back perennial foliage to discourage overwintering pests. Leave flowers with seeds for the birds, if you like. Grasses can be pruned now to early spring, before new shoots rise up. Remove dead annuals from the garden. You can also shake any seed heads where you want them to grow for next year. Continue watering trees and shrubs until the ground freezes. Divide spring and summer blooming perennial plants. Plant shrubs and trees now to get a head start for next year. Remove sad-looking annuals from pots and replant with spring bulbs and some evergreen color for this season.
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Here in valley, hard neck garlic produces the best results. Garlic can be planted in spring, but the best time is in the fall when the soil temperatures fall below 10C (50F). They thrive in cool temperatures. If you plant them too early, you may find they don’t mature properly, or will not split into cloves. In the fall there is a wide variety of garlic available some are strong flavoured and spicy, enjoyable both raw or cooked, some are milder and roast beautifully. Dig over the area and add organic matter like compost or manure. Make sure your beds are raised for good drainage. Separate the cloves and set each one, pointed end up, 10-15cm (4-6”) apart and with the tip of the clove 2-5cm (1-2”) deep in rich, well drained soil and a sprinkling of bone meal mixed in the planting holes would be good at this time. Don’t remove the papery skin, just plant the largest cloves and eat the small ones. If you are in an area of the valley that gets more frost, be sure to mulch when winter sets in so they don’t heave. Pick up a planting guide when you buy your garlic, for information on when to remove the flower scapes and when to feed water and harvest.
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Kus-kus-sum funding deadline looming for Project Watershed Project Watershed has raised more than $2.9 million for Kus-kus-sum and the committee is closer than ever to acquiring and restoring the site to natural habitat for fish and wildlife, climate change mitigation, reconciliation and community health. “While we have not yet raised the full purchase price of the property, we have successfully negotiated an extension with Interfor to change the closing date to Nov. 30,” said senior Kuskus-sum project manager, Tim Ennis. “This gives us just [under] two months to gather the remaining funds, $650,000, for the acquisition of the site.” Project Watershed is continuing to lobby and apply for funding with the Federal Government, however, they are unsure of Federal Government’s ability to grant us funds in a timely manner and are looking to other sources to cover the gap (the Federal Government has committed to funding a portion of the restoration over the next few years). Despite the ability to run new fundraising events or attend community events due to
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Over the past month we have received an additional $20,000 from the Ashwells in the name of their late son and $15,000 from a longtime supporter who had already donated $17,000.
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Holland & Company staff pose with last of the wooden salmon that were available as a sponsorship initiative through projectwatershed.ca. Photo credit: Juniper Vorster COVID-19, some funds have been coming in to support the Kus-kus-sum initiative. “Over the past month we have received an additional $20,000 from the Ashwells in the name of their late son and $15,000 from a longtime supporter who had already donated
$17,000,” reports Caila Holbrook, manager of fundraising, outreach and mapping. “The organization has also received additional funds from Engel & Volkers, Catherine Reid Yoga, and Blue Spruce Ice Cream. Holland & Company sponsored the last of the small wooden salmon
and a larger wooden salmon to go up on the fence that lines the property. Project Watershed urges people to consider joining these donors in making a contribution or re-contributing to complete the acquisition of Kus-kus-sum.” Project Watershed has also initiated a letter-writing appeal campaign, to reach out to potential sponsors, as well as government representatives, for help in achieving the remaining necessary funds prior to the Nov. 30 deadline. For more information on participating in the letter-writing appeal campaign, visit the Project Watershed website, at https://bit.ly/3lis3Zq
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COVID-19 spread shifts to seniors as outbreaks rise in care homes: Tam By Adina Bresge The Canadian Press
Canada’s chief public health officer says the spread of COVID-19 is shifting towards seniors, adding to the mounting signs suggesting a second wave could hit just as hard as the first. In a statement Saturday, Dr. Theresa Tam said that while the summer saw cases concentrated in the 20 to 39 age range, infection rates
are now accelerating in older populations. Reports of outbreaks in long-term care centres and retirement homes have been rising in recent weeks, but seem to be more contained than the eruption of cases that overwhelmed several facilities in April and May, said Tam. It’s a troubling trend given the heightened health risks the virus poses to older Canadians, said Tam, warning that we’ve already seen how spread in care homes can have deadly consequences.
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“We all have a shared responsibility to help protect those at highest risk,” Tam said in a statement. “When spread of COVID-19 is kept to low levels in the community this decreases the risk of exposure for older Canadians.”
Numbers rising nationally Ontario reported 809 new cases on Saturday, including 358 in Toronto, 123 in the Peel Region and 94 in Ottawa. The government also reported seven new deaths related to the virus. In total, 213 people are hospitalized in Ontario because of COVID-19; 47 people are in intensive care and 29 are on ventilators. The picture wasn’t any prettier in Quebec,
which reported another 1,097 new cases on Saturday — the sixth day out of the last seven that the province surpassed 1,000 new cases. Quebec also reported 14 additional deaths. Hospitalizations rose by 11 to 444, and six more people were in intensive care, for a total of 73. In Manitoba, health officials reported two more deaths from COVID-19, as well as 97 new cases. Even the Atlantic bubble seems to have been perforated by the pandemic’s second wave. There were 20 new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick on Saturday, bringing the province’s total number of active cases to 57. Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia each reported three new cases on Saturday.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Pearl Ellis Gallery puts jazz in the spotlight Every Thursday evening, local jazz fans have gathered at the Avalanche for an evening out…meeting friends, having dinner and listening to not only local, but many Island and international jazz performers. These Thursday evenings began in early 2013, and have been running steady until March, 2020 when the COVID 19 shutdown cancelled the remainder of the 2020 season and closed the Avalanche. Local photographer Bill Jorgensen had made arrangements with the Georgia Straight Jazz Society (GSJS) to cover all the concerts, sharing his images with GSJS members. He soon discovered that it was difficult to commit to every Thursday evening, so he began to add other photographers with an interest in jazz and shooting the concerts. This group has
World Community moves online for AGM Save the date for World Community’s Annual General Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Join us for a sneak peak on plans for the 30th World Community Film Festival, and a
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Jake Masri with Grahame Edwards and Jeff Agopsowicz. Photo by Don Tait grown to nine members, many of whom now have libraries of images that go back to the beginning. They formed “Focused on Jazz” and will display their photographs in an exhibition entitled Take Five at the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery in Comox. “Take Five now becomes a documentary exhibition of those
Avalanche years,” says Norm Prince, one of the show co-ordinators. “Somehow we have to cover not only the musicians, but the volunteers and Avalanche staff who made the shows happen.” Each photographer will display five prints, showing the best of their work. Photographers represented include Bob
Ell, Katie Hubberstey, Judy Johnston, Bruce Johnstone, Rick Leche, Norm Prince, Wink Richardson, Don Tait and Laura Tait. To preview images you can visit the photographers’ Websites at https://www.georgiastraightjazz.com/ photos.html Take Five runs Oct. 15-31. The Pearl Ellis Art Gallery is located
at 1729 Comox Avenue in Comox. The Gallery is currently open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm with COVID protocols in place. Gallery capacity is limited to six people at a time. For more information, and to see a virtual display of the exhibition, visit www. pearlellisgallery.com
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Comox Valley Nature hosting humpback whale webinar Comox Valley Nature will host an online lecture by humpback whale researcher Jackie Hildering on Sunday, Oct. 18. The lecture, entitled “The Return of Giants!” will air from 7-9 p.m. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2IgsqWh The increase of humpbacks along B.C.’s coast is a game-changer for vessels of all sizes. It is essential for boaters to know how unpredictable humpbacks can be. They are often oblivious of boats
and do not have the biosonar/echolocation of toothed whales like Orca. They can suddenly surface after long dives and are often moving in unpredictable patterns whereby, if it is assumed that they are travelling in a straight line, risk of collision is increased. The preliminary results of Marine Education & Research Society (MERS) research also indicate how severe a threat entanglement is with an estimated 50 per cent of humpbacks having scarring from entanglement. These are the survivors. Most whales who die from collision or
entanglement sink to the bottom of the ocean. Join the webinar to learn about the wonder of humpbacks and about how to reduce threats to both whales and boaters. Hildering is a co-founder of Humpback Whale Researcher & Education and is the communications director for MERS. For her full bio, visit https:// www.mersociety.org/team For more information on Comox Valley Nature, visit http://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/
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Not all heroes wear capes, as the saying goes, but Teara Fraser does have her wings and likes to fly — with a social purpose. The Vancouver-based Metis commercial pilot and owner of Iskwew Air is named one of 18 “real-world heroes” in a DC Comics upcoming graphic novel “Wonderful Women of History,” which also includes late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and singer Beyoncé. “I feel surprised, I feel honoured and a sense of responsibility,” Fraser said in a recent phone interview, “a sense of responsibility to honour the women that I’m alongside by continuing to dismantle systems of oppression and to stand for truth, justice and equality as the women on that list have done — and as the Wonder Woman character was designed to represent.” Due out Dec. 1, the graphic novel also includes late transgender-rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, disability rights activist Judith Heumann, singer Janelle Monae, and tennis star Serena Williams, among others. Author Laurie Halse Anderson edited “the anthology of Wonder Women,” which has different writers and illustrators for each profile. Writer Traci Sorell and illustrator Natasha Donovan are behind the Canadian pilot’s entry, titled: “Teara Fraser: Helping Others Soar.” “I feel completely in awe of that, but I suppose what I want is to acknowledge that there
are real superheroes working at the grassroots levels, and that everyone has their own unique superpowers,” Fraser said. “There are everyday superheroes that are working hard to co-create a better world, one that serves all peoples.” The Hay River, N.W.T.-born Fraser announced the launch of Iskwew Air in Vancouver in March 2019 and started operating it last October. It’s billed as Canada’s first female-founded Indigenous airline. Aviation is a field the 49-year-old Fraser didn’t consider until she was 30. That’s when she took her first flight on a small plane, on an aerial tour over the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and the pilot told passengers stories of the land and animals. “I was like, ‘That guy has got the coolest job ever,” she recalled. “And I came down from that flight thinking, ‘Wouldn’t that be amazing? What if I could do what that guy is doing?’ Obviously I’m biased, but witnessing the land in such a sacred way, like a bird witnesses the land, is so powerful.” When she returned home, Fraser got her commercial pilot’s licence in less than a year, which opened up her world to more possibilities beyond her previous career of various entry-level jobs. “Becoming a pilot seemed like an impossible thing for me,” Fraser said. “So when I made that impossible thing possible, then I began to wonder what else might be possible — and then I began to dream bigger. “Iskwew Air is a humble start with a big vision.”
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SPORTS Popularity of disc golf grows in the Comox Valley apart due to issues with land use. Due to a lack of Crown land, the club has turned its attention to private landowners who might be interested in having a course on their property. “We’re certainly not opposed to building a pay-to-play course that is well maintained and has all the amenities,” Branch said. For club information, visit cvdiscgolf.com, the CVDG Facebook page or send an email to president@cvdiscgolf.com.
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Disc golf provides an inexpensive means of playing a game while enjoying some time outside. It’s played like golf, but instead of hitting a ball into a hole, players throw a streamlined disc into a metal basket. Each municipality in the Comox Valley contains a disc golf course. They are located at Coal Creek in Cumberland, Village Park in Comox and in the trails near Lake Trail Middle School in Courtenay. There is no charge to play. “We’ve seen a pretty big uptick in usership of all of our courses — unexpectedly,” said Jamie Branch, treasurer/past-president of the Comox Valley Disc Golf Club. “We thought we were going to have a slow year at the beginning of the pandemic. It’s actually been kind of a boon for us. It’s a recreational activity that’s been accessible for replacing some of the things where people are in closer contact.” The CVDGC has about 80 paid members, though the number of recreational players is much larger. “The growth of our club has been tremendous,” Branch said, noting $20 club membership fees contribute to fundraising efforts to maintain courses. The Lake Trail course is a result of a co-operative effort between club members, a couple of Lake Trail teachers and Campbell River resident Dan Walker, who manufactures basket targets. It was installed last year with 12 holes. There will be some altering to the course to re-route traffic from the creek. Last year, the club held an after-school program for Lake Trail students.
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Disc golf is an inexpensive activity that’s growing in popularity locally. Photo supplied The Comox course contains an additional nine tee pads, and new signage. “That course is in great shape,” Branch said. Tee pads have also been installed at the Cumberland course. Surveys among users and the Village indicate interest to complete the Coal Creek course with another nine baskets. “The Village of Cumberland provides $2,000 a year for maintenance and upgrades to that course,” Branch said. Before COVID-19 hit, the club had run a yearly tournament. Last year, it raised about $2,000 at an event at The Park Golf Course in Comox. The money will help purchase por-
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A Comox Valley basketball product has won a prestigious fellowship that will provide an inside view of the Toronto Raptors organization. Noah Lewis, 26, earned the 2021/22 Wayne Embry Fellowship, named after the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member. Starting next July, he will spend a year working with the Raptors in different facets of the organization. “My focus for the year will be on the coaching and player development side of the organization,” said Lewis, a graduate of Highland Secondary who coached children and youth in basketball and volleyball. “My long-term goal is to work with a professional basketball team. I would say right now coaching is my main interest, but I think the fellowship will give me a great opportunity to see other sides
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Look for me in Rainbows Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Time for me to leave you, I won't say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky. In the evening sunset, when all the world is through, Just look for me and love me, and I'll be close to you. It won't be forever, the day will come and then My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again. Time for us to part now, we won't say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky. Every waking moment, and all your whole life through Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Just wish me to be near you, And I'll be there with you.
In loving memory of Dave Brett (‘Bear’ / ‘Bugsy’) who left us suddenly and unexpectedly on September 24, 2020 in Aldergrove, B.C. He was the most loving, kind and positive person to everyone he knew. Always up for a good time whether riding his motorcycle, bungee jumping, ďŹ re walking, visiting friends and family or chasing his four grandchildren like he was one of them. Everyone who knew Dave has been left with a lasting and heartfelt impression that will never be forgotten. He loved with all his heart, his partner and soul mate, Diane, her girls Allison, Jenny (Ryan) Funk, Jocelyn (Shane) Titus and his four grandchildren, Mahailia, Merric, Shailyn and Sloane. Dave is also survived by sisters Mary Pat and Cathy, brothers Don (Bridgette), Doug, and Bob (Jane); nieces and nephews Derek, Kimberley, Christine, James, Rachel, Ian, and Adam; and cousins Paul Blakely, Nick Harding and his many others across North America He also leaves behind many extremely heartbroken friends including the PHDT boys who he has known for more than 50 years. He has never missed the four day, once a year shenanigans they have celebrated since they were boys. Also feeling the loss with tremendous grief are a couple of his oldest and closest friends, Ron and Dani who are missing his almost daily visits and without fail, happy hour every second night. Dave was so dedicated to keeping in touch with friends and still had many from elementary and highschool. There are just too many friends to name and he cared for all with love. He was the most committed man to all he knew whether it was helping a friend to beat a debilitating disease with his positive and good-natured humor, always so quick in lending a helping hand without being asked or checking in with friends to make sure they were going to have a good day. He built up everyone’s self-esteem by praising them for any accomplishments no matter how big or small and making everyone feel important. Dave will be watching over us and encouraging all of us to live the most positive and fulďŹ lling life we can. Dave will be dearly missed but never forgotten. In lieu of owers please consider donations to a charity of your choice in Dave’s memory. A Celebration of life will be held October 10, 2020 by invitation only due to covid 19 gathering restrictions, however it will be live streamed so those not present can view by emailing dani.delamare@shaw.ca to receive the link and connection information.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Betty Fast on October 2, 2020 with her daughter Carol by her side. Betty was born on January 12, 1928 in Windsor, Ontario, and was predeceased by her brother Bob and her sister Mary. Betty enjoyed a full life and lived her life as she wished. Mom was actively involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. She always had a word of advice, or a hint of how to do something better. She enjoyed golf, bridge, teaching all her grandchildren to play cribbage and had many travel adventures along with the occasional martini. Betty was a Registered Nurse and ďŹ nished her long nursing career in Vancouver as the Director of Nursing in Longterm Care Facilities. She leaves behind ďŹ ve children Nick, Chuck (Lucie), Sharon, Carol (Doug) and Maria (Rod) along with 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Betty was very close to her sister Mary who raised ďŹ ve children of her own in Almonte, Ontario and she had remained close to her nieces and nephews. Betty requested that no memorial service be held, there will be a small family gathering as she requested at a later date. The family wishes to sincerely thank Dr. Jonathan Reggler for all his care and assistance during our time of grief.
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Our dear mother, Betty Churchill has peacefully passed at Resthaven Lodge in Sidney, BC. She is now reunited with our dad, Lionel, who passed two years before her. Mom was born Elizabeth Noftall to Maude and George Noftall in Grand Falls Newfoundland. She was part of a large loving family and would often speak fondly of her childhood in a small company town. After graduating from high school, she took a business course at the convent in Grand Falls. She then moved to St. John’s to become a secretary and through her boarding house met a feisty fella, Lionel Churchill. They were married in 1952 and had two children, Barbara and Christopher. They enjoyed many postings through Dad’s air force career including Germany, St. John’s NF, Summerside PEI and Goose Bay, Labrador. In 1967 a posting to Comox, BC was decreed. The family set out in a brand-new Volkswagen from St. John’s to drive across Canada with cat and dog on board. Mom and Dad settled into life in Courtenay for forty-nine years. Mom enjoyed her time working at the Courtenay Health Unit making many close friends there. Mom was fortunate to have a long and healthy retirement. There were many holidays in Hawaii, Yuma, Mexico, New Zealand and on cruise ships. Mom loved spending the summers at Tall Timbers at Sproat Lake surrounded by family and friends. Mom loved her family and often expressed that love through her amazing cooking. She made the best cinnamon buns and her Christmas baked ring was a part of our Christmas tradition. She was a wonderful knitter and created many cherished toques and sweaters.
She loved her sports. She was a loyal Canucks fan and watched all the tennis and golf major tournaments. She enjoyed her rummoli and euchre card games with “the girlsâ€?. She is survived by her daughter Barb, son Chris and daughter-in-law Denise (whom she loved like a daughter), grandson Brandon, his wife, Lindsey and her great grandchildren Mason, Taylor and Carter. She was predeceased by her grandson Kent. We would like to thank the sta at Resthaven Lodge in Sidney for their compassionate care through her ďŹ nal days. A celebration of life will be held when the virus clears.
(Don) Peter Donald Guilbeault after a courageous battle with cancer passed away on October 5, 2020 at VIHA Comox North. Born in Vancouver on December 5, 1945. Employed at Courtenay/Comox Free Press from graduating high school until the Free Press closed. Retired commissioned captain of the 1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment Cadet Division for 21 yrs. Don played many years of softball and coached fastball in the Comox Valley. He worked in security in his later years for Thunderbird Security and The Commissionaires and was a volunteer member of C.O.P.’s Citizens on Patrol. He also worked installing shelving with Shelving King. Don is a proud member of the BC MÊtis Federation. Predeceased by father Henry (Hank) Guilbeault, mother Molanka (Molly) Guilbeault nee Kuzma, and granddaughter Crystal Neitz. Survived by wife: of 46 years, Lorrie Guilbeault. Son: Donald Guilbeault and wife Wendy; grandchildren Deborah Guilbeault and Christopher Guilbeault. Daughter: Marlanda Harris-Guilbeault; grandchildren: Marion Reitsma and husband Curtis Reitsma; great grandchild: Parker Reitsma. Daughter: Deborah Hannon and husband George Hannon; grandchild: Molanka Musclow and husband Justin Musclow; great grandchildren Finnigan Musclow and Julia Musclow; grandchild Brenda-Lynn Luther. Many 1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment Cadets, and good friends. Recognition of thanks to the Red Cross Courtenay, VIHA North Comox/Courtenay Unit 4A, Dr. Reggler, and Ambulance Services.
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George H. Anderson George H. Anderson passed away peacefully in Courtenay on Sept the 29th at the age of 78 years. Born in Richmond BC, to Eric & Hilda Anderson, George had three siblings, Jim (Tara), Patti (Frank), and Ken. George would like his brothers and sister to know that he was mom’s favourite! George always said that his greatest accomplishments were his children; Geo (Trena), Karen (Kelly),and Ellen (Ralph). They will miss him dearly, as will his companion Liz and his loving grand children Greg, Leah, Sara, Nathan and Nicole. Over 45 years ago he moved to the Comox Valley to continue his work as a Masonry Contractor. Once retired, George loved spending time in the outdoors. This included ďŹ shing, gardening and time around his pond with his family and friends. The family would like to thank all the homecare nurses and workers with a special thank you to Dr.Anderson for his ongoing care and support. In lieu of a celebration of life, please consider a donation to the SPCA Condolences may be oered at www.telfordtoneboyd.ca
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HARRISON, Harold (Hal) Thomas Harold (Hal) Thomas Harrison was a familiar, friendly face to a generation of fledgling soccer stars through the 1970s-90s and the man who introduced the five-a-side format to children across the Comox Valley. With his silver whistle and broad smile, he would spend most Saturdays introducing the game he loved to children who would later rise through the ranks of the Comox Valley Youth Soccer Association. As a coach, referee, past-president and past-secretary for the association over many years, it wasn’t the most prestigious role he held during his time with the volunteer organization but the one he loved the most - and the one that ‘Mr. Harrison’ was most loved and remembered for. After stepping away from five-a-side soccer, Hal soon found himself drawn back to sports, this time becoming a popular umpire (if there was ever such a thing) with the women’s fastball league in the Comox Valley. He said he enjoyed the friendly banter of the women’s game over their male counterparts, while watching the calibre of play improve during the many years he was calling balls and strikes behind the plate. Volunteering was a big part of Hal’s life, a sense of duty that also saw him become Akela for 2nd Courtenay Cub Scouts for a number of years in the 1970s and 80s. It allowed him to pass on the very life skills that he was introduced to as a young boy growing up in Esquimalt, Victoria, and attending the 1st Canadian Scouts Jamboree in Ottawa in 1949 as a King’s Scout. Harold (Hal) Thomas Harrison sadly passed away on October 5, 2020 surrounded by his family at the Comox Valley Hospice after a long, courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Born on September 28, 1933, Hal was a son to parents Thomas and Pearl and brother to doting older sister Lillian. He was a premature baby but proved to be a fighter from his very first breath. That would prove to be an asset throughout his life, especially when he was forced to leave school at just 12 years of age to provide for his mother and sister after the collapse of the family marriage. Hal was a hard worker, defying his age with an entrepreneurial spirit which first emerged at the age of 10 when he would sell apples harvested from the family tree to passing soldiers stationed at the neighbouring Esquimalt barracks during the Second World War. Hal took his responsibilities seriously and worked three jobs to help put food on the table, including paper routes, odd jobs and work at the dry cleaners across the street from his childhood home. He would also ride his bicycle around Esquimalt collecting bottles for cash to generate more family income. He would later trade those two wheels in for a motorcycle which enabled him to travel further and work more jobs as he grew into a young man who continued to put his family first with a trustworthy reputation - and a handsome leather jacket to match his looks. Loyalty was important to Hal and he found that in abundance when he met the love of his life in former Catholic school girl Monica Catherine White. Seven years his junior, their courtship blossomed, and they were married on August 8, 1959.
With marriage came the job opportunity that Hal has been seeking and he joined B.C. Hydro for what would be a 35-year career which saw him first work in Jordan River before coming to the Comox Valley. A family soon followed with Catherine born in 1960, followed by Todd in 1961, Thomas in 1963 and Scott in 1964. Living in Victoria, Hal decided to pursue a new opportunity in Courtenay at the John Hart power plant on the Puntledge River - a job he held until his retirement in 1993. The post also allowed him to reconnect with his father, who operated a shake and shingle mill in Merville, and form loving relationships with his younger brother and younger sisters he adored. Courtenay also bought a new addition to the family as daughter Sandra (Sam) was born in 1969. Hal continued to combine work and family life with his own interests, turning his hands to his large, bountiful garden when the Harrisons left the thennamed Garden Park Apartments on Fitzgerald Avenue for their first home in the Meadowbrook subdivision late in the 1970s. Who knew one man could produce so many peas? When their own children all began family lives of their own, Hal and Monica sold up and moved to Valley Vista Estates on Muir Road to settle into retirement life. But Hal was far from the retiring type and quickly returned to those entrepreneurial roots by mowing dozens of lawns for his Valley Vista neighbours while venturing into the woods to pick salal and chanterelle mushroom which he would sell for pocket money. That pocket money funded his other passions, including bingo and golf, and paid for the scratch cards and lottery tickets that he was convinced would secure him the millions that he always said he would share with the people he loved the most in life. Hal had a blessed life, enriched with family and friends, and took comfort in knowing that he would be reunited with his soulmate and only love Monica once again. Hal was predeceased by his wife, Monica; sisters Lillian and Yvonne; mother Pearl; father Tom and step-mother Doris; and other loved family members. He is survived by his eldest daughter Catherine (Eric); sons Todd (Colleen), Thomas (Shelley); Scott (Alison) youngest daughter Sandra (Michael); and daughter by heart, Andrea (Terry); grandchildren Janine (Will), Grant (Kerry), Keith (Courtney), Tyler (Jacqueline), Ryan, Amanda (Bill), Justin, Kaitlyn (Cole), Shawn, Aiden, McKenzie, Kellan, Andrew (Morgan), Mary-Katherine, Peter, Shaina (Tristan), Jakob, Markas; great-grandchildren Blake, Hollie-ann, Naythan, Alex, Michael, Savannah, Ben, Cooper, Emmett; Ava, Jake; brother Dan (Gail); sisters Janet, June (Garry); son-in-law Bill (Laurie); friends Ron & Lois Chamberlin, Jack Lafond, Joan Lavoie and a large extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Gee, lab techs and medical daycare nurses at NI Hospital CV; nurses and care-workers from Community Health Services and from Comox Valley Hospice. Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate his legacy. Cards and flowers gratefully declined. The family would welcome donations in his name to the Comox Valley Hospice Society.
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Notice is hereby given that the following units at All Secure Storage, 3610 Christie Parkway, Courtenay BC have fallen into arrears and the owners have failed to respond to collection attempts:
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Notice of Alternative Approval Process Fifth Street Bridge Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2978, 2020 An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) has launched in Courtenay to measure public support for borrowing funds to rehabilitate the Fifth Street Bridge. In order to proceed with construction in 2021, the City of Courtenay will need to borrow $3.4 million.
What is the Fifth Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project?
The bridge requires structural improvements, new coating to repair and prevent corrosion, and deck repairs. Active construction is planned to start in spring 2021, and is expected to take approximately six months. Total project costs are estimated at $6.3 million. The project will be funded through a combination of $1.96 million in grant funding, $0.94 million in reserves, and the remaining $3.4 million in borrowing. Annual debt servicing costs for this project are estimated at $233,293 over 20 years. The impact to the average residential property would be approximately $13/year. To learn more about the Fifth Street Bridge project, visit www.courtenay.ca/�fthstreetbridge
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Council may adopt 5th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2978, 2020 unless at least 10% of the electors of the entire City of Courtenay sign and submit elector response forms to the City by November 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. If at least 10% of eligible electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not adopt the bylaw unless the assent of electors is obtained through a referendum. The number of eligible Courtenay electors has been determined to be 20,162. Therefore, 2,017 elector response forms would be required to prevent Council from adopting the bylaw without the assent of electors.
How to submit feedback: Elector response forms are available online at www.courtenay.ca/aap or at the Courtenay City Hall main entrance during business hours. To have a paper copy of the form mailed to you, please call 250-334-4441 or email info@courtenay.ca Once completed, signed elector response forms may be dropped off in the Courtenay City Hall mail slot to the right of the main entrance doors, or submitted by mail to the City of Courtenay, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2J7, or by email to info@courtenay.ca Completed, signed forms must arrive by the November 16, 2020 deadline. The postmark will not be accepted as the submission date. The only persons entitled to submit elector response forms are the electors of the City of Courtenay.
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Copies of the proposed bylaw and related documents are available at www.courtenay.ca/aap For further information about the AAP, please contact Wendy Sorichta, Corporate Officer at 250-334-4441 or info@courtenay.ca
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