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Same suspect responsible for both Lake Trail closures Courtenay school was forced to close for the second time in eight days last Friday, due to a threat Terry Farrell Record staff
RCMP have confirmed that the same suspect is responsible for the threats that forced two separate Lake Trail Middle School closures. Lake Trail was closed for the day on Nov. 26 due to a threat targeted specifically at the school. An arrest was made that day and the school reopened Nov. 27. Last Friday, Dec. 4, the school was closed due to another threat, this one directed at a staff member. The school remained closed for the day, and reopened for classes on Monday, Dec. 7. “The (Dec. 4) threat was directed at a specific staff member and steps have been taken
to ensure their safety moving forward,” said Const. Monika Terragni, media relations officer, Comox Valley RCMP. “This is an understandably frustrating incident for those in the Lake Trail community; however, we have to take our time and be vigilant during these investigations to ensure everyone’s safety.” When asked if both threats came from the same person, Terragni said yes. “The Comox Valley RCMP, School District 71, Youth Probation, and the Ministry of Children and Families are continuing their work together to find a solution that not only keeps our community safe but one that will support this young person and his family in the weeks ahead,” she said, adding she is confident the
situation has been rectified. SD71 spokesperson Mary Lee said the school board is not at liberty to divulge what disciplinary action has been taken against the suspect, if any. “As this situation is under further investigation, we cannot provide any identifying information or reveal what disciplinary action is involved as the individual involved is a youth,” she told The Record in an email. As the file is still open, police encourage anyone with additional information to contact the local RCMP detachment at 250-3381321 and refer to file 2020-19650. To make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca
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■ NEWS CSWM stays the course The board for Comox Strathcona Waste Management has upheld its decision to keep landfills closed on statutory holidays starting in 2021. 5
More YQQ flights with COVID The BC Centre for Disease Control has announced two Comox-Calgary flights with COVID-19 exposures in the past week. 5
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Thanks to volunteers at 19 Wing Comox, the airpark at the south end of the base on Military Row in Comox is shining brightly with Christmas spirit for those passing by. People are encouraged to view the display from their car only, due to COVID-19. Each aircraft was “adopted” by a wing unit or squadron, and decorated by a team of volunteers who adhered to COVID19 protocols. The aircraft at the airpark will be lit up each evening until 9 p.m. through the month of December, except for Dec. 24, 25 and 26. To see a video of the light show, go to comoxvalleyrecord.com Photo by Erin Haluschak
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The board for Comox Strathcona Waste Management has upheld its decision to keep landfills closed on statutory holidays starting in 2021. A couple of municipal government members recently raised the matter because pickup schedules for waste would disproportionally affect their communities. The Town of Comox was the first to raise the matter and sent letters to partners in CSWM, which handles waste management for the Comox Valley and Strathcona regional districts. The Village of Cumberland followed suit, asking for a review of the decision. The City of Courtenay has responded to schedule changes by bringing in an “add-a-day” policy. At the CSWM board meeting on Dec. 3, the latest development was that Comox had worked out its scheduling issues with the hauler, leaving Cumberland alone when it comes to the challenges around
closing the landfill. “This is definitely an evolving issue,” said Marc Rutten, general manager of engineering services for CSWM. The CSWM board opted in November 2019 to make the change to save money by closing the landfill on holidays. Since that time, Cumberland’s collection day has changed from Wednesdays to Mondays, commonly the day of the week for statutory holidays. Complicating matters was the advent of COVID-19, which delayed CSWM meetings in the spring. Sean Sullivan, Cumberland council’s representative on the board, said the issue “flew under the radar” for some time. He also alluded to the late news that the situation had been resolved between Comox and the hauler. “This is last minute … that Comox has been worked out,” he said. “It just looks like Cumberland’s holding the bag now. I just hope we can sort it out.” A CSWM staff report said the decision should save about $60,000 a year. Along with savings, the move is also aimed at staff morale by allowing people time off
with families. Ultimately, there seemed to be little appetite to reverse the decision from more than a year ago. “We can’t keep revisiting decisions that are made by the board,” said Andy Adams, Campbell River’s mayor and one of its representatives to the board. “We keep sending mixed messages to staff.” Some board members asked about deferring the matter, citing a need for more communication to affected communities about the changes. However, the board approved a motion to affirm its decision from November 2019 that the waste management centres for both the Comox Valley and Campbell River will close on statutory holidays as of Jan. 1, 2021. Sullivan, along with Comox members Alex Bissinger and Ken Grant, opposed the motion. At the end of the meeting, Sullivan made a motion following up on a letter from Cumberland council to CSWM that it and contractors continue to work toward options for the community’s scheduling issue around holidays. The motion carried.
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The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has announced two Comox-Calgary flights with COVID-19 exposures in the past week. The Dec. 1 WestJet flight 3171 from Calgary was flagged as having a COVID exposure. Rows 16-19 are the affected seats. On Nov. 29, WestJet Encore flight 3210 from Comox to Calgary had an exposure, affecting rows 7-13. That was the third November flight into or out of Comox Valley Airport that had been flagged for COVID-19 exposure. There were also flights arriving into Comox from Calgary on Nov. 15 and Nov. 20. There were three such flights between Comox and Calgary in October. Passengers seated near a case of COVID-19 who were recognized after arrival will no longer be directly notified of their potential exposure. Instead, that information is posted on the BCCDC website. The BCCDC updates its affected flights page weekly on its website (bccdc.ca). While there have now been seven flights connected to the Comox Valley Airport with COVID cases, there have been no outbreaks associated with air travel into or out of the Comox Valley Airport.
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Six make their pitch to fill empty school board seat Mike Chouinard Record Staff
Six people vying to become the new board member for School District 71 made their pitch to voters online on Monday, Nov. 30. The candidates want to fill the seat left by the resignation of trustee and board chair Ian Hargreaves in September. The forum was organized by the district parents advisory council (DPAC), which took questions in advance from the public. These were whittled down to eight topics for the six candidates: Randi Baldwin, Kandice Bielert, Cristi May Sacht, Monica Parkin, Terence Purden and Robert Thompson. Each started with a brief introduction before they moved on to the questions. They were asked a range of questions, including their top priorities as candidates. All of them highlighted the need for the district to
tackle the current crisis around the COVID-19 pandemic. Bielert, in response to a question about mental health supports for students, especially now, spoke from personal experience, talking about her grandchild in another Island community who attends a school where a student just tested positive. “As his grandmother this was very scary,” she said. “I know how scared my daughter was.” All of this underscores, she added, the importance for districts to get all information available. “There are reasons those protocols are in place,” she said. Many candidates cited general values such as inclusivity, while some cited specific goals. On a couple of occasions, Thompson touched on the need for the district to give more opportunities to Indigenous learners. “I think we have potential right now to be
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able to do that … if we can open some doors,” he said. Parkin praised the specialized programs throughout the district, such as French immersion, robotics and fine arts. “We have some amazing diversity of programs in this district…. I’d like to see us keep these programs and expand them,” she said. The topic of the province’s SOGI-123 resource program, an initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity for students across the gender spectrum, also came up. In the last election, Purden had been listed as a candidate opposing SOGI-123 and he was asked about his position. During the online forum, he expanded on it, saying he had had some concerns with it. “At the outset, it appears overly complex and legalistic,” he said. “Unfortunately, it is written by lawyers for lawyers.” He said he is concerned some parents might feel as if their concerns are being shunted aside, but if he becomes a board member, he would be obliged to follow the policy of the board. Most spoke in favour of the program, most
notably May Sacht, who added she has immediate LGBTQ family. She added that when people learn it is biology, it becomes easier to understand. “For me, love is love, and education is key,” she said. “People fear the unknown.” The candidates were also asked about their feelings about potential partnerships between the district and groups in the community, as candidates cited different cases such as that between Isfeld Secondary and LUSH Valley Food Action Society. Baldwin referred to her experience in the school system as a library-clerk, citing examples of partnerships working, such as a ‘grandparent’ program in which seniors in care homes would interact with younger students, or an ESL program with students from other countries. The DPAC has made the video available on its Facebook page at School District 71 Parents Advisory Council. General voting is Dec. 12. For more info, see https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/
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Annual Gnarly Youth Craft goes virtual for 2020 Erin Haluschak Record staff
The LINC Youth Centre is going virtual for its popular annual youth craft fair. “We didn’t want to see COVID-19 stifle the creativity of our youth vendors, so
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Rally and convoy held in support of the plight of farmers in India Terry Farrell Record staff
Comox Valley residents held a rally at Lewis Park and a convoy through Courtenay and Comox, to show support for farmers in India. Newly passed agricultural laws in that country threaten the livelihood of farmers, who argue the new laws - which call for the deregulation of crop pricing - will leave them at the mercy of
the corporations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi refutes those fears, saying the new laws will allow the farmers more control of their own product. “I am confident, farmers who have some doubts on agricultural reforms today, will also take advantage of these agricultural reforms in future and increase their income,” Prime Minister Modi said in a Nov. 30 tweet. Ongoing protests
throughout India have drawn hundreds of thousands of marchers. Similar protests have emerged in communities worldwide. Nitesh Chaudhary organized the local rally and convoy. Approximately two dozen vehicles took part in the convoy, which went from Lewis park to Walmart, before turning around, crossing the 17 Street Bridge, heading up through Comox and back to Lewis Park,
via Ryan Road. Chaudhary addressed the participants at Lewis Park, prior to the beginning of the convoy. “As we all know thousands of Indian farmers are protesting [for the past] few months and now they are marching towards New Delhi, [protesting] against three agricultural bills passed by Indian government. Now the concern is these bills will open the agricultural mar-
ket to corporations and they will take it over and lead the business and nothing about MSP (minimum support pricing) is discussed in bill which is very disappointing.” After Chaudhary’s address, he led the group in prayer, before the convoy headComox Valley residents with ties to India held a rally at Lewis Park and a convoy through ed out. Courtenay and Comox, to show support for farmers in India. Photo by Terry Farrell
City of Courtenay initiates virtual public hearings Public hearings in the City of Courtenay are going virtual in response to COVID-19. Several options are available to safely have your say on proposed bylaws for topics such as zoning changes and amendments to the Official Community Plan. Options to participate include live by Zoom webinar or phone conferencing, and watching the live-streamed public hearing via www.youtube.com/CityofCourtenayBC. As always, written comments may be submitted by email to planning@courtenay.ca or mailed to Development Services, 830 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay B.C. V9N 2J7. Written submissions must be received by 2 p.m. on the day
of the public hearing to be considered. The first virtual public hearings are scheduled on Dec. 14 and 16 at 5 p.m. for a number of proposed bylaws. Visit www.courtenay.ca/publichearings for more information, including webinar and phone conferencing details. Upcoming virtual public hearings are posted in advance on the city website, in the newspaper, on social media, and through notices mailed to surrounding property owners and occupants. The typical in-person public hearing process at City Hall was suspended in the spring due to COVID-19, in response to mandatory restrictions on gatherings and physical distancing.
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Most parents approve of schools’ handling of pandemic Mike Chouinard Record Staff
This school year has forced everyone to adapt to a different way of delivering education. So far, the school district says, most parents seem to be supporting the efforts made to provide education in a way that takes into account health and safety protocols.
At the most recent school board meeting on Nov. 24, SD71 Supt. Tom Demeo gave an update on some of the most recent changes this year in response to the coronavirus. Parents, he said, have for the most part supported how schools have handled the situation this fall. A November survey found that about 70 per cent were in favour of how schools have responded to the pandemic, which was up from a previous figure of 58 per cent in September.
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The poll was conducted throughout the province by Insights West. As well, the number who prefer a mix of online and in-person classes as the preferred method of delivering education has decreased, with the figure dropping from 41 per cent to 32 per cent. Meanwhile, the preference for in-person learning has increased over the two months from 27 per cent to 45 per cent. While many students have signed on for distance learning this year, more are now interested in coming back into the classrooms. “We’re seeing that shift…. Many of those students are coming back to their home schools,” he said. The pandemic measures have brought about widespread changes in the school system. For example, Demeo referred to how the district musical has had to be handled this year. Past productions have included Xanadu, School of Rock and Heathers. Usually, all three secondary schools combine on a musical production for the year, though this year’s COVID-19 restrictions have made that impossible. “As you can imagine, COVID has really thrown a spanner in the works,” he said. However, the schools have responded to the challenge. Lead teacher Jen Riley and director Lori Mazey have come up with some online and travelling workshops, so students do not have to go outside their cohorts. “The creativity of our folks never ceases to amaze me,” Demeo said. The hope is there will be some way the schools can share their work with the community, perhaps by late spring at an outdoor venue, depending on public health measures at that time. “They’ve created something that is really quite special,” he added. So far, this year, the district has made a number of alterations, including enhanced cleaning measures, social distancing and having students work in set cohorts. Other changes have affected school activities such as Remembrance Day events and Terry Fox Runs.
UBER AIR? Mae Mackenzie snapped this most unusual photo of a helicopter carrying the plane that landed and flipped in the sea near Royston. The crash happened Nov. 28 with only minor injuries reported. A Campbell River aviation company was hired to remove the plane and return it to their facility, for further examination. “We were at Point Holmes when this unusual sight appeared. I almost broke my leg scrambling out of the car and grabbing my camera,” Mackenzie said.
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UBID transfer to regional district targeted for July 2021 Mike Chouinard Record Staff
With a majority of Union Bay voters opting to roll improvement district services into the regional district, the question is what will happen next? Representatives from both the Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) expect they will make moves at the local level soon to further the process of integration along. Both boards expect to put forward resolutions about the conversion process during December. Representatives of both bodies met after the Nov. 28 referendum to talk about next steps. “The targets are that we will both pass our resolutions this month, in December,” said UBID chair Ian Munro. After this happens, the process moves on to the provincial government. With a new majority for the government and a new minister for municipal affairs, there is no clear timeline for when the province will be ready to give approval. For the referendum, voters had to choose between keeping water, fire protection and streetlights under the current administration and governance of UBID or move them to the CVRD. The hope is that everything for the conversion of services will be in place by July 1, 2021. “After conversion, essentially what was
UBID becomes service areas of CVRD,” Munro said. Until that takes place, the UBID board will continue with its regular business. “Next steps could include a lot more communication with the community,” he added. One fact that should make the process move more easily is the strong mandate voters gave the idea of integration, as approximately 72 per cent of people in the community south of Courtenay said yes to rolling the services into the CVRD. “Whether it was yes or no, that was a wish of mine … please be clear about what you want,” Munro said. “This is a clear mandate.” Area A director Daniel Arbour of the CVRD agrees about the importance of the decisive vote. He also said the process will be helped along by the fact that the governance process and resulting study this past year have already provided some answers to questions about moving services into the regional district. “That’s the value of having spent the year together,” he said. “We’ve really taken a deep dive into the assets, the operations, everything over the last year, just to understand it, so I think it’s been very valuable.” Arbour also expects there will be some kind of advisory group of residents after conversion to help guide the transition process. “Once the official transfer happens, we’ll retain a committee of Union Bay folks, trustees or otherwise,” he said.
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Campground visits up in 2020 at Cumberland Lake Park Mike Chouinard Record Staff
While so many operations have been hurt by COVID-19, the campground at the Cumberland Lake Park remained strong, especially once it re-opened for the summer. Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society (CLWS) executive director Genevieve Burdett recently presented the organization’s annual report to council in Cumberland. “It was a challenging year, but we were surprisingly quite successful in the end,” she told council at a recent meeting. Occupancy rates actually rose in 2020 over the previous years. In 2020, the rate was 88 per cent compared with 63 per cent in 2019 and
50 per cent in 2018. “Our dividends were also up,” she said. For 2020, this worked out to more than $27,000 to the village, the highest amount yet in the five years the society has been managing the park. The society puts money toward helping to cover programs and work at the site. For the year, this amounted to $32,000 for programming and $22,000 for capital projects. The success came in spite of the fact the campground had to be closed in May due to COVID-19 restrictions. It was partly opened in June and fully open later in July. Burdett said they had full occupancy during the summer. “Camping’s been on the rise for many years
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in North America,” she said. This summer, it was popular with people looking for socially distant, outdoor recreation holidays. However, while travellers from afar have been restricted, many park visitors came from closer to home. “We have campers from across the Comox Valley,” she said. “Camping is on the rise, and so is day use, and so is the boat launch,” she said. Their data shows that 24 per cent of campground guests came from the Comox Valley, 54 per cent from the rest of Vancouver Island and 22 per cent from the rest of B.C. There was some discussion about looking to other local government partners to help with the costs of running the park, especially in light of all the visits by local residents out of Cumberland. The park visits did present some logistical challenges, such as parking and overcrowding. One solution, Burdett added, might be to have more day use sites around the lake. CLWS also runs outdoor education opportunities, and they added a park interpreter position. It also has a community program with students from School District 71, which has been updated with First Nations content. Program size and delivery did have to be mod-
ified this year. The organization was also able to land some support this past year, such as funding for a couple of voyageur canoes and matching funding from Island Coastal Economic Trust for establishing six new walk-in campsites. CLWS also invested in an outdoor amphitheatre and two outdoor nature classrooms for programs. “As we become more financially sustainable, we’re able to put more and more money back into the park,” Burdett said. This year, despite the odds, made for another strong year for the site, even after a strong 2019 when visits were up by 13 per cent from the previous year. While CLWS has the contract to manage the site, this is set to expire in 2021. One of council’s actions was to approve a motion to begin formal discussions for a 10-year operations and improvements agreement between the village and CLWS. Council members were pleased with the work the organization has done so far to manage and develop the park. “I’m very thrilled about the wilderness society running it,” Coun. Gwyn Sproule said. “I think it is already a ‘world-class’ place.”
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CSWM cutting tax requisition for region’s waste management Mike Chouinard Record Staff
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management board plans on cutting the amount of its tax requisition for the coming year. At the Dec. 3 board meeting, staff presented the board, composed of local and regional elected officials from the Comox Valley and Strathcona regional districts, with the preliminary 2021-2025 financial plan. Most notably, the budget calls for a drop in the amount being requisitioned from property owners, dropping from $6 million in 2020 down to $5 million. A staff report notes there might need to be inflationary adjustments to the requisition amount. “We do feel that the reduction is sustainable across all five years of the plan,” general manager of engineering services Marc Rutten told the board. On a house worth $500,000, the requisition should work out to about $180 per year, or about $16 less than the current year. As far as tipping fees, these are expected to remain at $140 per tonne for the coming year and small increases in following years. The aim, according to the staff report, is to keep the fees close to the cost charged by neighbouring districts to avoid waste leakage and to mitigate illegal dumping. Cowichan Valley charges $148, Alberni Clayoquot and Nanaimo charge $130 and Mount Waddington charges $125. The budget includes a 3.7 per cent increase for staffing, though this will mostly cover contrac-
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ly getting around to different doctors,” he says. Gagnon also spoke with A Comox Valley man who one doctor, an advisor for the wrote about his experiences foundation, who had read the with prostate cancer will now book. “He also agreed it was great be sharing his story with many book from a patient point of more men. Gogs Gagnon has learned view and something that all that his book, Prostate Cancer patients should read,” he says. Strikes: Navigating the Storm, “Also, the director of the Prosis going to be distributed along tate Cancer Foundation felt with other information by the the same way.” The foundation was hoping Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, to new prostate cancer pa- to find new material to distients throughout the province. tribute, as its current book He was diagnosed a few has been around for a while. years, at age 57, only after an The catch was they wanted a MRI pointed to warning signs physician’s perspective too, so that he might have cancer. In the search began. Finally, they his case, he was able to treat found a book called Prostate the disease before it escaped Cancer: Understand the Disease and Its Treatthe prostate. ment, written by a Recently, he was couple of Quebec contacted by the doctors, which tofoundation, and he and his publisher, gether with GagGranville Island non’s personal story, will make Publishing, worked out a deal to proup the new “Reef vide Prostate CanKnot Kit” for cer Foundation BC every newly diagwith a large supply nosed man. of copies for a re“It’s a little packduced cost. age that Prostate “I really just oc- Gogs Gagnon Cancer Foundacurred out of the tion has put toblue,” he says. gether over the last 20 years,” Since its release in 2019, the he says. “They’ve been giving book has won awards among this away free.” cancer books and was the Gagnon has been busy since number one best-seller among his book was published. He prostate disease books on Am- was contacted by the Bayer azon Canada. company to take part in a reHe has received multiple tes- cent Movember online panel timonials and was aware it was discussion about prostate making in-roads in the health cancer. community. “We just went on Zoom and “I knew my book was slow- talked,” he says. “I think there
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More donations, more demand at the Comox Valley Food Bank Erin Haluschak Record staff
More clients, but more generosity is how the new executive director for the Comox Valley Food Bank describes the past few weeks at the non-profit organization. David Reynolds recently joined the food bank and noted they are looking for donations of non-perishable food, along with fresh veggies and fruits. As the Christmas and holiday season approaches, he added seasonal items, such as cranberry or stuffing, are always welcome to fill the hampers. While more demand on the organization is up, Reynolds said Valley residents are increasing their donations to help fill the need.
In March at the onset of the pandemic, the food bank made the decision to temporarily close its doors due to health concerns. At the time, president Mitch Moncrieff told The Record it was a difficult decision, but management felt the need to socially isolate in response to government calls put the organization in a position where it felt the responsible thing to do was to close. Less than a week after closing, management announced their reopening with new health authority protocols for the safety of clients, staff and volunteers. Now with the second wave of COVID-19 underway, Reynolds noted the food bank has remained operational but new protocols have impacted the number of clients it can serve at once and has slowed down its distribution.
The food bank hours have remained the same but he added the higher volume of clients has slowly increased, particularly within the last few months of the year. In terms of donations, the CVFB is accepting them on-site (1491 McPhee Ave.) or in bins at various grocery stores throughout the Comox Valley. Cash donations can also be dropped off at the food bank office. ••• On Dec. 1, the CVFB officially welcomed Reynolds as its new executive director. “[Reynolds] brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills, which will help the food bank not only continue to provide much-needed support to our community but also help us look at ways to more effectively partner with
other organizations in the Comox Valley so we can deliver even more value in the future,” said Sharon Langhorn, CVFB board chair. Reynolds has lived in the Comox Valley for 20 years. “Joining the Comox Valley Food Bank allows me to give back to individuals and other organizations that exist to make positive changes in the community,” he noted in a release. “I look forward to working with the board, and the dedicated staff and volunteers as we collaborate to implement positive and progressive changes that will allow the society to serve the growing needs of the Comox Valley for years to come.” For more information, email comoxvfb@ shaw.ca, or call (250) 338-0615.
Cumberland chooses higher payments, shorter debt period for new fire hall Mike Chouinard Record Staff
Cumberland’s council made the choice to pay more each year over a shorter term but less overall for borrowing toward its new fire hall. At the Nov. 23 council meeting, members discussed a staff report that outlined estimated costs on debt for the $4.2 million project. “We have not finished the project yet,” said Cumberland’s chief financial officer Michelle Mason, “but it’s well underway.” With funding from the province’s Municipal Finance Authority, the market interest rate is 2.43 per cent. The question for council was
whether to pay this off over 20 or 30 years. Mason said they would be locked in for 10 years after which time the village can look at refinancing the debt. The staff recommendation was for the former choice. Considering market uncertainty, Mason used a rate of 2.8 per cent for the 20-year term and three per cent of the 30-year term. These are only estimates and will be determined by what rate MFA can secure in the spring. Property taxes are to be the funding source. About 20 per cent of fire protection costs are covered by the regional district because Cumberland provides service to a part of Royston. Staff are also calling for measures using reserves to stabilize resulting
tax increases in the coming years. The staff report shows the total of the project over 20 years, including interest, works out to just over $5.9 million. By comparison, a 30-year period works out to a little more than $7 million, or about $1,150,000 more. Coun. Gwyn Sproule asked whether it was worth considering the longer term because, despite the higher total, the amount could be spread among more residents over 10 additional years of growth in the community. “If you have a 30-year debt term, more people into the future will be paying towards the fire hall,” she said. In the end, council opted for the shorter term,
passing a motion to authorize the borrowing of $4,200,000, as authorized through a bylaw passed in 2019 that received voter assent. This will be over the 20-year period. The village also needs regional district consent for the borrowing, so the project can be included in the CVRD security issuing bylaw by a Dec. 11 deadline. One concern of some with the project has been the size of the debt for the small but growing community. “This is a really big debt…. I certainly have had my concerns,” said Coun. Jesse Ketler. “It’ll be great to have a brand-new fire hall. Obviously, it does come at a huge cost.”
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uying locally for the holidays has never been as important as it is this year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many local businesses are struggling, and sadly, some have already had to permanently close their doors. With the provincial government and health officials urging us to stay at home as much as possible, or at least to stay in our own communities, the many people who are planning their Christmas lists should consider taking a look at our local businesses, especially our small business community. According to a recent press release from BC Buy Local, “local businesses employ eight times more people per square foot than multinationals, and keep 63 cents of every dollar in the community, creating up to 4.6 times the economic impact over any money spent at a non-local business.” So maybe instead of being so quick to click a sale on an online retail giant, take a few minutes to look at the website of your favourite local stores and see what options they have to offer. If we want them to still be there after the pandemic is over, it’s something we need to do. And it’s not like it’s a hardship. Our local businesses offer an incredible array of products and services. From wine to soap, chocolate to toys, clothing and everything in between, local products and the local buying experience will blow you away. Many have developed websites and are offering things like curbside pickup or even delivery for those who are afraid to venture too far from homes because of the virus. Winter is often a lean time for businesses, and this year more than ever. Choosing to spend your money in the community can and does help businesses make it through to next summer. We promise, Amazon doesn’t need your business the way that the boutique down the street does. Amazon is doing just fine. Your neighbours who own a local gift shop, probably not so much. Yet these are the businesses that support our communities and we need to support them in return. –Black Press
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couple of online petitions, one seeking to remove a Chilliwack school trustee from office and one seeking to remove Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from office, are deeply disturbing. The online petition from Chilliwack is asking for the resignation or removal of trustee Barry Neufeld “for his continued use of offensive language and complete disregard for decency in our community.” The petition was started after Neufeld used a slur to describe a newspaper and journalists in the community. Neufeld has also come under fire for other comments which are considered offensive. At present, more than 11,000 people have signed the petition. This is more than one-tenth of the more than 101,000 people who live in Chilliwack’s metropolitan area. The online petition against Trudeau is demanding that he step down as prime minister and as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. “We, the undersigned citizens of Canada have lost confidence in him as Canada’s Prime Minister and we feel he no longer serves the best interests of Canadians,” the petition states. This is not the first time a petition has circulated with the goal of ousting Trudeau.
The latest petition was started in response to the federal government’s measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 60,000 people have signed this petition. While this number may seem impressive, it represents less than one-sixth of one per cent of Canada’s population. It’s hardly a resounding cry for Trudeau to step down. While the issues addressed in the two petitions are different, they both show the same underlying problem, namely a disregard for the governing process we have in Canada. Our democracy, at the local, regional, provincial and national levels, is not decision-making by online petitions. Instead, representatives are elected to consider and discuss issues using a democratic process. Whether one likes or dislikes a candidate, an elected official at any level, a party leader or a party’s platforms is a matter of personal opinion. Voters are able to cast ballots in elections, and both Neufeld and Trudeau were elected by voters in their constituencies. At the federal level, the Liberals were able to win more seats than any other party, putting them into the role of the governing party and putting Trudeau into the role of prime minister. There are ways a local government is able to impose discipline on a member whose speech or behaviour is considered inappropriate, and there are ways for the public to speak out if an elected official at any level is speaking or behaving in a way that is considered offensive.
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If one is unhappy with the direction of a governing body, or if one considers an elected official’s behaviour to be unacceptable, there are ways to speak out and voice these concerns... an online petition is not one of these ways.
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These do not include online petitions, such as the ones targeting Neufeld or Trudeau. Such petitions hold no power and governments are not bound to follow their directives. Our democracy has some important procedures and structures in place, and they must be respected if the democracy is to work. These structures do not include online petitions. If one is unhappy with the direction of a governing body, or if one considers an elected official’s behaviour to be unacceptable, there are ways to speak out and voice these concerns. At the provincial level, British Columbia has a recall process that has been in place since 1995. There are parameters with this process in order to ensure it is not being abused. Over the years, several recall attempts have been started using this process. But an online petition is not one of these ways. John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review, a Black Press publication.
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Schools should have the same COVID restrictions as other public spaces Dear editor, Schools are not public places? Thank you for the Mask up! article on the front page of the Nov. 25 Record. I am curious to know what parents and the community in general think about the comment from Dr. Bonnie Henry saying that “schools are not public open spaces.” Neither are our homes, yet we are now under orders to remain within the core bubble of our immediate household members only. No outside gatherings, no backyard gatherings,
no play dates for children. If there are such strict rules to the number of people who can gather in one closed private space (our homes), then why are there no restrictions for schools in which hundreds of people gather in closed spaces. Schools are public spaces. The same people may come and go everyday but these people interact with thousands of others and the potential of bringing the COVID-19 virus into the schools goes up exponentially, depending on how many bubbles intersect.
The concept of a known population in one place is also true of many business offices that don’t deal with the public yet they are expected to wear masks, physically distance and have fewer faces in their spaces. I appreciate the fact that the senior management of our school district has worked hard to put strict protocols in place to protect children and workers but they can only do so much within the framework of the orders from the Ministries of Health and Education.
We need the same rules applied to schools as to other workplaces: fewer faces in indoor spaces and masks for all ages when there is not the ability to physically distance. We need to let our leaders know how we feel. I for one, as a mother of teachers and grandmother of students, have written letters of concern. Maybe there are other mothers and grandmothers out there who could make themselves heard as well. Karen Langenmaier, Courtenay
The Comox Valley is on the verge of losing a spectacular park, and the loss would be tragic Dear editor, The Comox Valley is on the verge of losing a spectacular park, and the loss would be tragic. Local politicians (with a few exceptions) by their actions/inactions seem prepared to walk away from the gift of 140 acres of riverfront park along the Puntledge and Browns River including Stotan Falls. Some of these politicians seem caught up in fighting the “bad developer” - trying to exchange the spectacular riverfront property on the Puntledge and Brown rivers for rezoning on a small portion of the remaining property.
If some real compromise is not made between the developer and local politicians, this land might be sold off to many private landholders (several separate titles) or the land might be clear cut and a huge amount of gravel deposits extracted leaving a moonscape for decades. Why are the politicians and their staff working so hard trying to stonewall this developer and his request for Regional Growth Strategy amendments? Amendments should be expected and will occur as any community continues to grow. People should know that the current proposal from the developer moves the subdivision from north of the
Puntledge to south of the river (next to the City of Courtenay Powerhouse Road area). This area is already designated as a future growth node. I wish politicians and staff would have extended the same effort coming up with some compromise to acquire the 140-acre park as they have fighting the proposal. The compromise might be an outright purchase of the total property, rezoning, etc. or some combination thereof. Politicians with vision should be sincerely and quickly putting their efforts into how we can tie this park into part of a walkway from Goose Spit to Comox Lake.
Let’s quit focusing on the developer’s application to amend the RGS and start looking at the local government’s acquisition of a spectacular park. One that would possibly rival Seal Bay Park. For the benefit of all the Valley why wouldn’t the regional district and the three municipalities put together a committee to negotiate the acquisition of the Stotan Falls Park? The present politicians could go down in history as the ones who saved Stotan Falls as a legacy for the future! Murray Presley, Courtenay
Cycle-only commuter fears for her well-being while travelling on Condensory Road Dear editor, I’m glad to see the recent coverage of the CV Cycling Coalition’s top cycling improvements. I am a cycle-only commuter/rider using the Condensory Road entrance into Courtenay from my home in Dove Creek. That particular stretch includes a long blind
corner bend, at least 15 seconds in which I have to be in the vehicle lane - no shoulders. Being on a bike, I can hear the cars and trucks approaching but they can’t see me. The worst are the big gravel hauling rigs. They are hauling from the Browns River gravel yards, and take that back road into
town, sometimes bearing down on me, honking. Many drivers are respectful, but I’ve been really scared at times. Apparently, these trucks are supposed to use the new bypass, but it’s faster going this short cut. And you know these drivers work on a per-load payment.
Please, find the money to put shoulders on this 1.5-kilometre section of road - before I’m killed. Thanks. Susan Holvenstot, Comox Valley
Gardeners may unknowingly be damaging the marine environment by removing seaweed Dear editor, Believe it or not, when our beaches are covered in snow, fish could be incubating and hatching in the sand just under the washed-up seaweed (wrack) where we walk. Believe it or not, their survival is linked to the survival of orcas. Pacific sand lance and surf smelt (forage fish) are the cornerstone of the marine foodweb and make up 50 per cent of the diet of larger species such as salmon. Salmon feed larger species like orca, which reside in our waters. These forage fish are recognized as
a CRA - commercial, recreational and Aboriginal - fishery and as such, are protected (including their spawning areas) by the Fisheries Act. Believe it or not, these important wee fishies spawn all year round except when the herring (another forage fish species) spawn. This ensures that there is always a food supply for larger fish, not to mention sustaining eagles, herons, crows, ravens, etc. The sand lance and surf smelt eggs are deposited at high tides and believe it or not, left to incubate for a month or more so are
extremely vulnerable when the tide goes out. In winter, the seaweed acts as protection from the harsh winter condition and retains moisture at other times. Lots of islanders use seaweed for garden compost without realizing the damage this does to the marine environment. There are alternative sources of compost. But these precious forage fish that sustain our marine environment don’t have alternative breeding habitat, so please give them a chance and find other sources of compost. Other threats to these Fisheries Act-pro-
tected spawning areas include shoreline modification which includes armouring, dredging, vegetation removal and construction as well as driving vehicles on the foreshore which can crush the incubating eggs. Please check with the local bylaws for guidance. Believe it or not, as islanders, we all have an important role to play in protecting these wee fishies. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2JwAK5t Edina Johnston, Denman Island
Priority for COVID vaccination should be given to front-line health and emergency workers - not us seniors Dear editor, When the vaccine for COVID-19 rolls out, it should not start with us old folk. I have been 21 for 50 years now and would prefer that I am one of the last vaccinated. We old folk are not productive members
Non-productive citizens who are below reof society and can shelter at home if concerned. Priority, therefore should be given to tirement age, i.e. politicians, should be at the health, police and other emergency workers. bottom of the list. Plus it seems like a terrible waste. Followed by factory, production plant and The panic stricken more hysterical may office workers; we have to get the economy disagree, but as the bard said in Julius Caegoing.
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and homeowners in Valley Vista Estates who think the MH park is for racing through. It is 20km/h and that’s it. To those homeowners and others who slowly glide through the park respecting others, thank you very much. IN THIS TIME OF pandemic, when our trusted health authorities have ordered mandatory mask-wearing while inside stores to protect us all, and when some struggling local businesses actually go so far as to supply disposable masks to customers, it only makes sense that we dispose of used masks in garbage receptacles rather than rudely throwing them down on the pavement of downtown streets or in front of said businesses. A HUGE BOUQUET TO the awesome young man who paid for our breakfast at the Early Bird Cafe on Saturday, Nov. 21. Thank you. A THANK YOU TO all the volunteers who helped rake leaves and generally cleaned up St. Andrew’s Church cemetery on Nov. 7. A special bouquet of flowers to Canadian Tire Courtenay for
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BUSINESS Comox Valley woman’s new spice mix rubbing customers the right way Terry Farrell Record staff
Keri Brown did not anticipate her little side project would become such a hit. The Pilon Tools employee decided this was going to be the year to introduce Keri Brown’s The Rub small-batch spice mix to the community. “The goal was I just wanted to spend more time in the kitchen and to have more reason to be in the kitchen,” she said. “The kitchen just brings me joy because that’s my background. I work with all guys at Pilon so this was just a
reason to kind of go back to my roots.” Brown has been making The Rub for a decade now. The ‘top secret’ recipe is an all-purpose spice rub that can be applied to just about anything on the menu - from potatoes and brussels sprouts, to chicken and prawns. “I started making it about 10 years ago and giving it to friends and family, and everybody just always asked for more, so this seemed like the year to package it,” she said. Brown said she has been overwhelmed with the response. “It’s taken off like crazy. I can’t believe the support from the community. We
have been delivering almost every night after work. I posted it on my personal [Facebook] page once, and on a Christmas stocking idea page once, and I’ve already got many repeat customers.” She said the long-term plans are still up in the air. “I’m really not sure what the future holds,” she said. “I guess I will just see where this takes me. I think I am going to be open to ideas, and kind of take it one step at a time.” The Rub is available at Pilon Tools in Courtenay, or by emailing Brown at keri.austin.b@gmail.com “I will deliver,” she said.
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Kingfisher’s Winter Light Display opens in limited capacity for 2020, due to COVID restrictions Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa’s Serenity Gardens has once again been transformed into an enchanting display of lights, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, admission into the gardens - which doubles as a YANA fundraiser - will be limited. Running to the end of January 2021, hundreds of thousands of lights will adorn the gardens igniting a magical setting. However, the walkabout, which doubles as a fundraiser for YANA, will only be accessible to guests staying at the resort, and those with restaurant or spa reservations, to ensure adequate spacing. “This year we would love to invite guests who have a restaurant reservation, spa booking or coming for a staycation, to take in the magic of the Winter Light display,” said general manager Aaron Greasley. “We would like to thank our incredible community in advance for their
understanding in ensuring that the health and safety of our community is first.” The inaugural Kingfisher Winter Light Display in 2019 was hugely successful. “Last year there were crowds of guests taking in our spectacular display of lights on weekends and over the holidays,” said Greasley. “We were so proud of the display to support YANA Comox Valley, which ended up raising $10,000 for such an incredible charity. We also had and received such wonderful praise and
appreciation from all our resort guests.” YANA (You Are Not Alone) is a local charity offering help to Comox Valley families who need to travel for medical treatment for a child or for a pregnant mother. YANA improves access to healthcare by providing travel funding and accommodation for families of babies to teens, and all ages in between. Although COVID-19 restrictions have forced the resort to limit access to the gardens for 2020, it will continue to accept donations on
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Mustang Sally spreading joy, one car ride at a time in the Comox Valley Erin Haluschak Record staff
John Ludlow took a leap of faith last year, and not only has it paid off, but he’s spreading joy wherever he goes throughout the Comox Valley. Ludlow moved to the Valley from Winnipeg last summer, and he brought with him only a few possessions - one of which was his beloved 1966 yellow Ford Mustang convertible. The car is catching the eyes of residents for a few reasons. In addition to its pristine condition, Ludlow has topped it with a bright yellow kayak filled with Mustang Sally - a smiling homemade figure resting atop the kayak. The Mustang can be seen around the Valley, now decorated for Christmas, even decked out with lights for the holiday season. Ludlow said the car is turning heads, for good reason. “I drove downtown Courtenay a few weeks ago. I literally had people dancing on Fifth Street. People stop - it’s wonderful. I rarely drive it now without the kayak … it’s part of me.” The idea to spread joy with his car came about this summer. Ludlow found himself homeless, so he took his tent trailer and camped at Kin Beach Provincial Park for about three weeks until he found a permanent home. During that time, he wanted to make the best of his situation and attempted to beautify his campsite with flowers. “I went (to a grocery store) and bought a hanging basket of flowers. I thought, ‘How am I going to get it back to the campground without it tipping over and spilling earth all over the carpet?’ ” With his convertible top down, Ludlow de-
Mustang Sally and her owner John Ludlow will be seen driving throughout the Comox Valley this Christmas season (and beyond). Photo by Erin Haluschak cided to make the most of the space. Using two holes in the window frame, he hung the basket and drove back to the beach “with the flowers swinging like a pendulum the whole way home.” “People were going, ‘Great flowers!’ ‘I love that air freshener!’ They loved it (and) they never made it to my picnic table - they stayed
in my car. I decided everywhere I go in this town I will have those hanging baskets in the car with the top down, so if I go to downtown Courtenay, Cumberland, Comox, anybody can take those flowers if they really wanted them.” He created signs for his vehicle which read: ‘If you choose - not steal - to take these flowers, you need more joy, please pay it forward. If
you wish to meet more like-minded people like myself, please join my Facebook page - Comox Valley Social Experiment.’ The page has more than 250 members, and Ludlow noted it is used to spread love, kindness, connection and ‘paying it forward’ throughout the Valley. As for the flowers, one person did end up eventually taking them. “I was coming out (of a store), and there were about 10 people around the car and were chatting, and I told them what it was all about. One person said, ‘Well, I need more joy,’ and he took the flowers and I said that’s great. I posted it on my Facebook page and I went ... and got more flowers.” As for the kayak that is now a fixture atop of the car, Ludlow explained he always wanted a kayak and found one at the Habitat ReStore. Initially, he thought to place an oversized stuffed bear inside, but couldn’t find one in the Valley. As a soapstone carver, he got creative and made his own sculpture - Mustang Sally. During the holiday season, Sally has transformed into Mustang Santa, dressed in a white beard, Santa costume and hat. In truly Canadian fashion and as an homage to his hometown Winnipeg Jets, she carries hockey sticks in both of her ‘hands’ and is flanked by reindeer. Of course, at the front of the kayak is Rudolph, whose red nose flashes brightly. A Bluetooth stereo blasts Christmas music as Ludlow drives through the Valley. Not only has his car caught the attention of people around the Valley, but also that of The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich. It is set to be in their showcase at the museum next year - yellow kayak and all.
Terence Purden for School Trustee • Safe classrooms • Good management • Respect for our teachers’ professionalism
I have lived in Area C for 42 years. I worked for 30 of those years as a Logging Services Contractor. I have enjoyed the peace and beauty of the Miracle Beach area. Now that I have left the trees to their own devices, I need to do something else with my time. I can’t think of anything more valuable than to try to help educate the children of our SD71. To reach a position where one can most effectively do this is to get involved, as a candidate, in the election on December 12th. The Polling Place is at the old Tsolum School (now Navigate NIDES) I believe that most of my three son’s teachers will have recovered from the emotional scars of educating them by now. That may be another reason that it is time to give something back. My good wife tells me I am lucky that I am an abstract, random thinker. It is true that I often think outside of the box and enjoy problem solving. I haven’t met all six of the trustees on the current board yet but so far I can tell there is a powerful amount of intelligence and experience there. I will have to be mentally very nimble and learn quickly should I be elected.
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Coalition to End Homelessness advocates for more housing Scott Stanfield Record staff
Courtenay council is supporting a request from the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness for BC Housing to collaborate with local governments to create permanent housing for vulnerable populations. The coalition — which consists of 29 member agencies — is requesting temporary emergency shelter spaces for an additional 50 individuals this fall and winter, and 100 permanent sup-
portive housing units in two buildings, each containing 50 units. The coalition notes the importance of including funding for on-site supports from staff and outside agencies that can bring services to residents to help meet specific goals. “There is a need for a continuum of supportive housing options for a wide demographic including Indigenous people, women, couples, seniors and for those who would prefer a facility where residents refrain from using substances,” coalition co-ordinator Andrea Cupelli states in a letter to BC Housing. “We are at a critical
point in time in the pandemic where emergency shelter units are still needed as the weather gets cold and COVID-19 cases ramp up, and there is greater need for permanent housing.” The coalition estimates there are 10-15 encampments, each containing one to six tents, in Courtenay, and other small encampments throughout the regional district. “With this horrendous weather lately, I can’t even imagine trying to be in a tent right now,” Coun. Wendy Morin said at committee of the
whole Nov. 30. “I’m really hopeful that we’ll get this support into the Valley, especially with the COVID numbers increasing. There’s a lot of health and safety issues that are amplified.” The 2020 Point in Time Count identified 132 people who were experiencing homelessness in the Comox Valley. Nearly 70 per cent fell into the 25- to 54-year age bracket. Men accounted for 59 per cent of the total number. The 2018 PiT count identified 117 individuals.
Community Foundation contributes to VIRL initiative The Comox Valley Community Foundation is among six organizations to provide digital care packages to help the Vancouver Island Regional Library combat isolation by increasing digital literacy in care homes and other facilities. The CVCF donated $7,145 to the VIRL Connects program. “By offering digital tools and resources, we’re building resilience, and providing the means for people to connect with loved ones, take advantage of VIRL’s digital resources, participate in virtual library events, and build important digital literacy skills,” Anne O’Shea, VIRL’s deputy executive director and COO, said in a news release. “In the era of COVID19, social connections and digital access are crucially important. I would like to thank all of the participating community foundations for supporting this important undertaking for our communities.”
The VIRL Connects initiative is providing digital care packages and support to community members most in need. The program provides a range of services and technologies in the digital care packages, including: •Chromebooks: simple to use laptops that provide access to important cloud-based apps; •Chromecasts: Devices that allow Smart TVs to cast the screens of tablets and smartphones; •Smart TVs: Flat screen TVs with internet access and the ability to cast from other devices; •Internet subsidies: Help with the monthly cost of maintaining an internet subscription for a six-month period; •Support: Staff and residents will receive support from library staff to set up digital care packages, connect to library services and learn about the hundreds of thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, movies and classes available online through virl.bc.ca.
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Black Creek actress finds success in a virtual world Erin Haluschak Record staff
The timing may seem appropriate, as one of Chelsey Moore’s favourite songs to sing at her home in Black Creek when she was young was All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey. Now Moore has taken one step closer to what she wants in her professional career, as the Comox Valley actress awaits reaction to the December release of Altdeus: Beyond Chronos, a Japanese virtual reality game for Oculus that had its worldwide release Dec. 3. She voiced the main character, Chloe, for the English version of the game, which is set in 2280 following an alien invasion of the Meteora. Humanity sought safety and salvation deep underground, establishing augmented Tokyo - a 2km radius underground city became humanity’s last bastion. In 2280, Chloe, a member of the anti-Meteora military organization Promethus, defends the city in her Makhia, a massive battle robot. For Moore, the reality of the role sunk in when she recently watched a trailer of the game. “I haven’t seen anything that wasn’t released to the public, but I sent my dad (a copy) of the trailer. That was exciting; I watched it back and thought ‘whoa, that’s my voice,’ ” she notes from Vancouver, where she now lives. Growing up in Black Creek, Moore attended Miracle Beach Elementary where she credits one of her teachers - Mr. Gardner - for putting together a musical for their Grade 6 class. “It was all part of it - I was obsessed with singing. I remember my
dad driving me to the Old Church Theatre for rehearsals. My parents were always very nurturing and supportive.” Music and acting run deep in Moore’s family; her mother was an actress and model in Vancouver in the 1980s, and she recalls her dad “always listening to music,” particularly ’70s classic rock and the Beatles. She says her pivotal moment in making the decision to become an actress came after high school during a trip to England. She attended a birthday where Keira Knightley and Chris Hemsworth were also in attendance. “I cowered in the corner,” she notes with a laugh. “But it was really great seeing that a career in the arts is possible.” Following the trip, Moore moved to Vancouver where she attended the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts and hired a coach to record a demo reel. She began doing voice-over work about three years ago as an alternative to singing. “Voice-over work does provide a good avenue. As a film and TV actor, it’s a lot of fun to do voiceover work because you’re a bit more free. You’re usually alone in a booth and your whole body can get into it.” She was cast as Chloe following her initial audition tape, right at the beginning of the pandemic. She says she recorded the audition in her makeshift home studio - under a blanket with a microphone and then forgot about it. About a month-and-a-half later, her agent told her she booked the role. She recorded most of the script at a Burnaby studio when most productions got shut down. The advantage of voice work is that it can be
Comox Fire Rescue to continue fire service to K’ómoks First Nation Erin Haluschak Record staff
Comox Fire Rescue will continue to provide fire protection services for the K’ómoks First Nation. At the Comox council meeting on Nov. 25, council approved a five-year renewal to a service agreement retroactive from Jan. 1, 2020. The department has provided fire protection services to the K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) and KFN Real Estate LP (the corporation that owns and manages the Queneesh Mobile Home Park) under separate agreements since 1977. According to a report from Shelly Russwurm, the town’s director of corporate services, Comox Fire Rescue responds to approximately 30 calls per year under the existing agreements. The agreements have been drafted in consultation with KFN staff,
who are supportive of the terms. The costs in the agreements have increased in 2020 by six per cent to reflect the increased cost of providing fire service. According to Russwurm’s report, beginning in 2021, fees will be shifted partially away from residential homes and onto non-residential buildings in order to more accurately reflect market rates and the higher costs of fighting fires within more complex buildings. The total costs to KFN and KFN Real Estate LP will increase over the five-year term from approximately $19,000 in 2020 to $27,000 in 2024. Coun. Nicole Minions inquired if the six per cent increase reflects the cost of service going up in the town; Jordan Wall, the town’s CAO confirmed it does. The agreement was passed unanimously.
done in isolation; she spent most of her time alone in an audio booth with a microphone and headset. “I can’t believe how lucky I was. We recorded for a month and a half, three to six hours, four times a week. (The studio) would send the script as we were going.” As for playing video games herself, Moore says as a kid of the ’80s, she’s used to Super Mario and Duck Hunt, and recently just got a Nintendo Switch. She was hoping to do a livestream to interact with players on the day of the release, but admits she’s really new to the world of virtual reality games. As for future roles, she’s hoping to build from the success of Altdeus as various productions in the Vancouver area begin filming again. To view a preview of the game or for more information, visit al- Chelsey Moore (inset) and her character Chloe in the upcoming virtual reality game Altdeus: tdeus.com Beyond Chronos. Screen grab
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Lake Trail students take part in ‘ReconciliACTION’ SUBMITTED Black Press
Senior middle school students at Lake Trail engaged in a half-day session Wednesday, Dec. 2 to explore the importance of ‘ReconciliACTION’ to deepen their understanding and discussions at a personal level and within the context of the school and greater community. Reconciliation Through Education is an ongoing project in Comox Valley Schools and takes on many different forms, whether in the classroom, throughout a school or across the district, and includes cultural events, art and literature projects and lessons embedded in the curriculum such as humanities or social studies. ReconciliACTION is a term used to describe tangible activities to reconcile with the past and build respect among one another. One activity is the Youth Leading Reconciliation (YLR) conference, an annual event that began with one B.C. school district in 2016 and has grown to include many more districts nation-wide. Comox Valley Schools is now in its third year participating in the movement among youth that was born from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and its 94 calls to action. The size and magnitude of YLR in the district have varied from year to year. Whether hosting a large district-wide conference in 2018 with more than 120 participants, or a smallscale contingent of 10 students traveling to Nanaimo for a more intimate regional setting, each opportunity is geared for youth to receive hands-on learning experiences. The intent is always in keeping with the goal of the board
Classes discussed reconciliation, tying in Canada’s discriminatory policies that students had learned in their humanities studies. Photo supplied of education’s strategic priorities plan to embed the TRC recommendations throughout the district. This school year, Jeannine Lindsay, a former Indigenous support worker nearing completion of her education degree at Vancouver Island University, and Lelaina Jules, Indigenous education curriculum support teacher, created and delivered a scaled-back COVID-19 safe approach for a YLR session to students. With the assistance of her Indigenous support workers, Lindsay led the 20 students of Dawnn Thorson and Will Bakker’s classes through a discussion on reconciliation, tying in Cana-
da’s discriminatory policies that students had learned in their humanities studies. “We are really only at the beginning stages of reconciliation. What is reconciliation? What could it look like and how can students fit into that story,” Lindsay said. “Part of that is being an ally, not only to Indigenous people but to people in general.” Due to the heaviness of the subject, Lindsay was mindful to focus on bridging the gap between the nation’s history and the feeling of shame, to becoming more inclusive of one another. YLR aims to inspire youth to take action, which can be as simple as being allies
through a show of respect, by honouring the past and to be willing to let others share their story. In other words, action through empathy. “We all share this heavy history, but we can all learn about it and that is a part of reconciliation,” Lindsay said. “We all have the ability to be an ally. We all have an ability to work toward reconciliation.” “These weren’t good things. We need to do something about it,” Grade 9 student Kadence Klassen said. “To me when I hear ‘ally,’ I think of a companion, someone who is close and someone who trusts you. At my home, we sit around the dinner table and have conversations about these things, what we learned and what we can do to change.” Using ReconciliACTION as a catalyst for meaningful conversation, students partnered into small groups to discuss examples of inclusiveness they see in schools and the community. Their list identified several examples to improve relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people including Orange Shirt Day, the traditional territorial welcome and acknowledgment, and art exhibits that celebrate Indigenous language, culture and history such as Public Place/Sacred Space, an exhibit currently on display at Comox Valley Art Gallery. Lake Trail students are the only youth in the district this year to participate in a YLR-organized event, a session that was planned specifically to coincide with other school districts’ activities this time of year around ReconciliACTION. In partnership with Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre, Lelaina Jules was able to secure funding to offer a workshop locally.
Spear Headed by Woofy`s - The Record joins forces with their Advertisers to Make a Contribution to the Valley Legions A special Thank You to all the advertisers listed below who helped support the Comox Valley Record’s Remembrance Day feature with a portion of their ad cost being donated in support of our Comox Valley Legions. Dr. P Nasralla Inc. Berwick Retirement Ski and Surf Shop The Medicine Shoppe ~ Comox Sunwest RV Centre The Salvation Army Comox Avenue Dental Centre Peninsula CO-OP Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC Thrifty Foods INVIS West Coast Mortgages Woofy’s Pet Foods La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Kingsway Auto Centre Courtenay Legion Comox Valley Crime Stoppers Gord Johns MP for Courtenay-Alberni Rachel Blaney MP for North Island-Powell River 888(Komox) Wing RCAFA Courtney & Anglin Real Estate Group Comox Military Family Resource Centre City of Courtenay Recreation Tracey Gard ~ Financial Advisor Edward Jones Comox Airforce Museum Walker 24 Menswear Blackfin Pub at the Marina
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British Columbia
Ambrosia Apples 3.73 per kg
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Star Ruby Grapefruit
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Earthbound Farm
4
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49
Organic Salad Greens 142gr
for
T.A. Mangoes
per lb
Beefsteak Field Tomatoes
3$
Brazil
69
6
3lb Bag
Canada The Little Potato Company
Baby Potatoes
7
Snow Peas 170gr or Snap Peas 227gr
6
Organic Carrots
2$
Selected, 1.5lb
for
Fresh Gourmet
2$
Crispy Onions or Tortilla Strips 99gr
for
499
699
California Blue Jay
Stem & Leaf Mandarins
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Flowering in Ceramic Pot
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18
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Lily Bouquet
Build Your Own Bouquet Selected Varieties
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Family Pack, 8.80 per kg
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Bone In Chicken Thighs
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Family Pack, 6.59 per kg
99
per lb
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Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run
Mitchell's Gourmet Foods Boneless Smoked Ham 1.5kg
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Locally Raised BC Poultry
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Naturally Smoked Sliced Bacon
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500gr
Schneiders
Chicken Wings 750gr
9
99
Schneiders
2$
Mini Pies 6's, 400gr
for
Quality Foods
7
7
Schneiders
Chicken Strips 600gr
999
Freybe Freybe
Sausage Selected, 375gr
12
2$ for
Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Selected, 500gr
8
99
Raw Shrimp 16/20 EZ Peel, 340gr
99
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Ling Cod Fillets
Fresh
Steelhead Fillets
99
¢
per 100gr
349
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Tenderflake
Chipits
Pure Lard
200-300gr
454gr
299
299
Crisco
Shortening
Premium Cocoa
454gr
454gr
7
Arla Cheese Selected, 145-200gr
Maclaren's
99 99 410
Castello Aged Imperial Carefully
Cracker Barrel
Selection Box Sharp ColdHoliday Pack Cheddar 525gr 230gr Cheese Product,
Natural Cheese Slices 200-240gr
47
2 $99 for
3
Margarine 850-907gr
99
4
99
Cream Cheese Product 340gr
7
99 Old Dutch
3$
Potato Chips
for
PLUS A
for
5
for
700-900gr
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies Christmas Tree or Snowman, for 260-312gr
2$
7
Delissio
for
519-888gr
Hershey Kisses
Pouch 180-200gr or Reese Holiday Bells 161gr
10
2$
Pizza
3
99
8
799
Murchie's
Hot Chocolate 500gr
Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix
599
LICABL PP
114-264gr
399
LICABL PP
Nestle
The Original Turtles Classic, 150gr
4
99
LICABL PP
99¢
Cadbury
Dairy Milk 850gr
2$
Pure Leaf
Real Brewed Iced Tea 547ml
4
11
99
3$
Ridgies Potato Chips
for
210-220gr
LICABL PP
2$ for
7
Double Dutch
Pepsi, Schweppes, Dr. Pepper, Brisk, 7-Up, Mug, Crush or Mountain Dew for 2lt
3$
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates 300gr or Collection Assortment 259gr
LICABL PP
5
8
Montellier
Slim Can Carbonated Water 10x355ml
11
99
Black Magic 174gr
3
for
750ml
3
Coffee Whitener
99
Frozen Spinach
2$
International Delight 946ml
399
LICABL PP
499
Nestle
6x330ml
99
Carbonated Natural Mineral Water
EES EF
2$
4
2$
454gr
99
Maxwell House
7
Sparkling Beverage
EES EF
for
Unico
Pasta
Coke, Canada Dry, Sprite, Aha Sparkling Water 1lt or Powderade Sports Drink 710-946ml
8
Old Dutch Cheese Pleesers 265gr or Crunchys 290gr or Humpty Dumpty Party Mix for Snack Mix 280gr EES EF
Dare Viva Puffs 300gr, Realjoy Christmas Jelly Beans 400gr or Yuletide Gums 450gr
4
3$
for
127gr
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
San Pellegrino
EES EF
Unico
155gr
2$
San Pellegrino
240-255gr
Beans 540ml or Tomatoes 796ml
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99 99
Hershey's
Chipits
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Tribal Java
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160gr
Kraft Cheez Whiz Cheese Spread 900gr or Singles Process Cheese Products 825gr
20's
99
EES EF
24 3 99 $
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Philadelphia
Tea
Fry’s
Potato Chips
Becel
3
Twinings
Castello Danish Brie or Camembert Cheese 125gr
2$
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Leclerc
Celebration Cookies
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Paradise Island
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Vegetable Spring 545gr or Egg Roll 680gr
4
99
3
Spangler
12 Candy Canes 150gr
99
Nalley
Classic Dip 225gr
2$ for
7
Cadbury
Festive Friends Biscuits 150gr
2
Delnor 300gr
2
99
Trianon
Sticks 75gr
2$ for
2$ for
3
5
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Wasa
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Crispbread
599
WIN
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Cracker Barrel
Crumbled Feta Cheese 180gr
499
Hershey's
Tenderflake
Chipits
Pure Lard
200-300gr
454gr
299
299
Crisco
Shortening
Premium Cocoa
454gr
454gr
7
Arla Cheese Selected, 145-200gr
Maclaren's
99 99 410
Castello Aged Imperial Carefully
Cracker Barrel
Selection Box Sharp ColdHoliday Pack Cheddar 525gr 230gr Cheese Product,
Natural Cheese Slices 200-240gr
47
2 $99 for
3
Margarine 850-907gr
99
4
99
Cream Cheese Product 340gr
7
99 Old Dutch
3$
Potato Chips
for
PLUS A
for
5
for
700-900gr
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies Christmas Tree or Snowman, for 260-312gr
2$
7
Delissio
for
519-888gr
Hershey Kisses
Pouch 180-200gr or Reese Holiday Bells 161gr
10
2$
Pizza
3
99
8
799
Murchie's
Hot Chocolate 500gr
Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix
599
LICABL PP
114-264gr
399
LICABL PP
Nestle
The Original Turtles Classic, 150gr
4
99
LICABL PP
99¢
Cadbury
Dairy Milk 850gr
2$
Pure Leaf
Real Brewed Iced Tea 547ml
4
11
99
3$
Ridgies Potato Chips
for
210-220gr
LICABL PP
2$ for
7
Double Dutch
Pepsi, Schweppes, Dr. Pepper, Brisk, 7-Up, Mug, Crush or Mountain Dew for 2lt
3$
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates 300gr or Collection Assortment 259gr
LICABL PP
5
8
Montellier
Slim Can Carbonated Water 10x355ml
11
99
Black Magic 174gr
3
for
750ml
3
Coffee Whitener
99
Frozen Spinach
2$
International Delight 946ml
399
LICABL PP
499
Nestle
6x330ml
99
Carbonated Natural Mineral Water
EES EF
2$
4
2$
454gr
99
Maxwell House
7
Sparkling Beverage
EES EF
for
Unico
Pasta
Coke, Canada Dry, Sprite, Aha Sparkling Water 1lt or Powderade Sports Drink 710-946ml
8
Old Dutch Cheese Pleesers 265gr or Crunchys 290gr or Humpty Dumpty Party Mix for Snack Mix 280gr EES EF
Dare Viva Puffs 300gr, Realjoy Christmas Jelly Beans 400gr or Yuletide Gums 450gr
4
3$
for
127gr
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
San Pellegrino
EES EF
Unico
155gr
2$
San Pellegrino
240-255gr
Beans 540ml or Tomatoes 796ml
63
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99 99
Hershey's
Chipits
Starbucks Ground Coffee 283-340gr or Keurig Starbucks Brewed Coffee K-Cups, 101-120gr
Tribal Java
EES EF
for
160gr
Kraft Cheez Whiz Cheese Spread 900gr or Singles Process Cheese Products 825gr
20's
99
EES EF
24 3 99 $
Kracks
Philadelphia
Tea
Fry’s
Potato Chips
Becel
3
Twinings
Castello Danish Brie or Camembert Cheese 125gr
2$
240gr
PLUS A
400gr
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299
Leclerc
Celebration Cookies
PLUS A
1.35kg
Paradise Island
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
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Cheddar Cheese
230-275gr
PLUS A
15
99
Armstrong
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Wong Wing
Vegetable Spring 545gr or Egg Roll 680gr
4
99
3
Spangler
12 Candy Canes 150gr
99
Nalley
Classic Dip 225gr
2$ for
7
Cadbury
Festive Friends Biscuits 150gr
2
Delnor 300gr
2
99
Trianon
Sticks 75gr
2$ for
2$ for
3
5
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Made in Canada Mitchell’s Soup Co. uses time honoured recipes inspired from around the world and make putting together a delicious, hearty ad family-friendly meal easier without losing out on taste or quality. Mitchell's
799
Old Croc
Extra Aged 198gr or Aged Smoked Cheddar 170gr
14
99
Freybe
Pepperoni Dry Selected, 500gr CHINESE FOOD
Medium
1395
Medium
Fried Rice
825
699
Maple Lodge Farms
Cajun, Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast
1
99 per 100gr
5
9
Snowdonia
Cheese
*Available at select stores only
California Salad Roll SP 198gr
225-396gr
Freybe
Liver Sausage 125gr
2$ for
6
*Available at select stores only
Dry Garlic Wings SUSHI
Dry Soup Mixes
200gr
49
Chef Sampler A 304gr
12
49
Sesmark
Savoury Thins
2$ for
90gr
99
Fresh is Best
Salsa
5
2$ for
375ml
Little Qualicum
Island Bries Cheese
10
399
per 100gr
BULK
Quality Foods
Roasted Macadamia Nuts with Salt
499
per 100gr
Quality Foods
Gummi Bears Candy 300gr
199
Quality Foods
Yogurt Covered Cranberries 200gr
299
Quality Foods
Crunch & Munch Mix 375gr
399
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BAKERY
this Holiday Season
English Bay
Cookies Selected, 12 Pack
3
English Bay
Shortbread or Ice Box Cookies 12 Pack
3
Cheese Buns
Cake Centre
6 Pack
Two Layer
for
Large White or 60% Whole Wheat Kaiser Buns
69
2$ for
Chocolate Eclairs
5
7
Cake Donuts 8 Pack
199
6 Pack
999
Lemon, Raspberry or Strawberry Truffle Cake
2$
99
Sunflower & Flaxseed Bread
2
Country Harvest
Bread Selected, 570-600gr
99
Silver Hills
Bread Selected, 430-680gr
399
2$ for
5
369 TASTE FOR LIFE
Refreshing, full of flavor and super tasty!
99
624gr
Blue Diamond
Almond Breeze Beverage 946ml
199
750ml
12
99
Crosby
2$
Molasses
for
675gr
7
Happy Planet
Smoothie 900ml
LICABL PP
LICABL PP
EES EF
Chosen Foods
100% Pure Avocado Oil
PLUS A
2
Kozy Shack
Original Recipe Pudding
EES EF
5
99
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WHAT’S YOUR GROUP UP TO? The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many acts of philanthropy that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com, with “Giving Back” in the subject line.
Comox Valley Transition Society (CVTS) supports women, children and families who are experiencing or fleeing abuse, overcoming trauma, working toward/through recovery, and those who are unsheltered and/or struggling though poverty. Presenting the donation cheque are CV Monarch Lions Gerd Brockelmann, Ron Webber and Gary Flath to Heather Ney, CVTS executive director. For more information about CVTS and what they do, visit www.cvts.ca
100+ Women Who Care Comox Valley Cheque Presentation for Comox Valley Marine Search & Rescue $7,250. Pictured (from left) - Carol Daize (100+ Women committee), David Mellin ( Marine Search & Rescue president), Mandy Baker (100+ Women member), Don Behan (Marine Search & Rescue coxman), Kathy Pilon (100+ Women member), Lisa Wilcox ( 100+ Women committee), Roch Massicotte (Marine Search & Rescue station leader), Diane Kenny ( 100+ Women committee).
Lion Cec Specht of the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club presents a donation to the St. Johns Ambulance Society.
Bosley’s Courtenay recently donated $704.70 to Vancouver Island Ferret Rescue.
The Comox Valley Hospice Society received a donation from the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club. This donation will help to provide hospice services in the community which include emotional and spiritual support for those who are dying, their families and caregivers, as well as grief counselling and support groups. Appearing left to right Lion Gerd Brockelmann, Lion Ron Webber, newly elected CVHS Chair Chris Swift, CVHS Executive Director Jane Sterk, and Lion Gary Flath.
Lion Cec Specht presenting a donation to the Boys and Girls Club from the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club.
The local Tim Hortons locations had a wildly successful Smile Cookie Campaign, much to the appreciation of the benefactor; Kidsport Comox Valley. “Together and with thanks to our valued guests we raised $3,224 through our Smile Cookie Fundraiser to support Comox Valley Kidsport and support local kids in our community to ensure they have access to sports,” said franchisee Kris Toijonen.
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Samantha Rebitt earns Vanier’s 2020 Governor General’s Academic Medal
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With an academic average of 99.8 per cent, G.P. Vanier Secondary graduate Samantha Rebitt has earned the 2020 Governor General’s Academic Medal — the highest award offered to a Canadian high school student, based on Grade 11 and 12 courses. For Rebitt, these courses include Pre-Calculus 11 & 12, Calculus 12, Physics 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, Physical Geography 12 and Spanish. Rebitt was also awarded the Vanier Summit Shield Award (top all-around student) recognizing outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, leadership and citizenship. In addition to the academic excellence noted above, Rebitt was an active participant and a team leader on three different school sports teams. “This would have been five teams if spring COVID restrictions had not been imposed,” said assistant principal, Lee McKillican. “Samantha’s coaches describe her as role model, a team leader, a hard worker, and a true Vanier ambassador in sportsmanship
GP Vanier grad Samantha Rebitt has earned the 2020 Governor General’s Academic Medal, with an academic average of 99.8 per cent. Photo supplied and fair play. “If that is not enough, Samantha was co-president in the Vanier Rotary Interact Club, a dedicated participant in the environment club and a valued member of Jack.org, an organization dedicated to making the world a safer, healthier and more enjoyable environment for everyone. In her spare time,
Samantha is an accomplished musician, playing the piano at a Grade 9 conservatory level.” Vanier teacher, Andrew Young said Rebitt is deserving of the award. “I have known Samantha for a very long time now. Over the years, I have watched her develop into, not just an exceptional student, but also, a truly genuine and extremely motivated young adult,” said Young. “I have continually been impressed with her attitude, frankness and constant work ethic. She has always pursued personal growth and has never stopped improving herself. She is, in one simple word, tenacious.” Rebitt’s short-term plans include attending Dalhousie University next year studying science or medicine, with a long-term goal of being a part of a global organization that strives to bring peace, safety and improve health around the world. “The Vanier school community is so proud of what you have accomplished, and we look forward to seeing what you will accomplish next,” added McKillican.
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Creches of the World exhibit to be a virtual tour for 2020 Comox Valley Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas display going online
anywhere in the world.” Also planned is a craft link for families, with ideas on building a nativity scene “Comox Valley-style”, using local materials that can be found in the woods, on beaches, or in the recycling box. The virtual visit and the craft link can be found at www.cvpc. ca
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In the battle between COVID-19 restrictions and Christmas traditions, COVID seems to have the upper hand for now: no concerts, no parties, no craft fairs, no candlelight services … and no “Creches of the World,” the display of nativity scenes held at Comox Valley Presbyterian Church. The event, held annually for the last six years, offered visitors an exhibit of nativity scenes from around the world, as well as live music, crafts for the children, and a costumed photo op. When the planners of the event realized the popular event couldn’t be held this year, however, they didn’t give up. They got creative and planned a virtual visit instead. This year, the church is offering its annual gift to the valley at www.cvpc.ca, as well
If readers don’t have access to the internet, they can request a DVD by phoning Comox Valley Presbyterian Church at 250-339-2882 during church office hours: Wednesdays 9-11 a.m., Thursdays 9-11 a.m., and Fridays 9-noon. The congregation has always experienced joy in hosting Creches of the World. Cancel-
ling it was a difficult decision. But that move turned out to have an unexpected blessing. “What a terrific gift this will be, reaching far beyond the Comox Valley this year,” said committee member Peg McMillan. “The virtual visit will be something joyful and full of hope for many to enjoy during the darkest days of 2020.”
ISLAND DENTURES This year, a visit to Creches of the World will be offered virtually. The virtual visit will feature many photos of unique creches, as well as music and stories. Photo supplied as distributing it as a DVD to those who do not have access to the internet. The YouTube virtual visit offers a playlist of music, stories, and photos featuring some of the many hundred sets that would normally be displayed. The sets are gathered from dozens of countries around the world, each set unique and created using art styles and materials indigenous to the culture. Also included are a reading of the original nativity story found in the Bible, a history of nativity sets, and
a segment where people tell stories about their own creches. “The annual display is one of our favourite ministries and we particularly enjoy welcoming the community into our space to see the sets,” said Rev. Jenn Geddes. “While we will miss seeing everyone this year we are so glad to be able to provide a virtual version. We encourage everyone to share the link with their family and friends - whether they are in the valley or not. It is a real privilege that this ministry can now be accessed from
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animal talk Tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays Submitted by Far Fetched Grooming Special to The Record
Christmas time is a wonderful time of year for everyone including pets. Even though the tree goes up, goodies are
baked and, in most cases, we celebrate the holidays with family there are certain hazards that we have to take into account when it comes to our pets. Christmas trees are pretty but can be huge
problems for dogs and cats. Pine needles can cause an upset tummy and in severe cases cause stomach perforations if swallowed. If you have a mischievous cat that likes to get into anything or a pup that just can’t
help themselves from taking a stick from the tree you brought inside it might be a good idea to consider a gate or some sort of enclosure. Poinsettias are beautiful and a must around Christmas time but be wary if your pet likes to eat flowers. Poinsettias are mildly toxic to dogs and cats but in most cases are not fatal if ingested. Electrical light cords are a very tempting chew toy for many cats and dogs. Although National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation exaggerates what happens when a cat chews on the light strand, electrical shock can and does happen. This Christmas, be sure to have many
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Adopting a small pet, such as a bunny Like cats and dogs, smaller pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and even birds are given up for adoption regularly. While some find a home quickly, others may spend the rest of their lives in shelters in need of a family. “Small animals can make great pets that work well in smaller spaces,” said Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna, senior manager of veterinary outreach at PetSmart Charities. “If you’re unsure where to start, you can call your local animal shelter or use online search tools to find small pets close to your home.” Interested in rescuing a small pet? Here’s a short overview of types that are often overlooked:
Bunnies Playful, cuddly bunnies make a great addition to any family. They can be litter trained just like a cat, and are happiest when wandering around the house with you.
Chinchillas These soft little rodents are full of energy
and can be very entertaining. They typically live in a large wire cage, but it’s encouraged to have them out and about with you when you’re at home.
Guinea pigs Low maintenance and quiet, guinea pigs work well in a quieter home as they tend to be a bit nervous. Once comfortable, they’re quick to warm up and enjoy spending time snuggling with their owners.
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Second year-university students are benefiting from North Island College’s on-campus science labs. NIC has COVID-19 safety protocols in place, which allowed students to still access full science labs on campus this fall. Merissa Grohmann took her first year at NIC and was planning to transfer to university for her second year. “For one of the courses I wanted to take, they weren’t running labs, so I’d have to take the lab portion later,” said Grohmann. “When I learned NIC was able to offer the labs, I decided to stay for my second year.” Grohmann is pursuing a career in microbiology, a passion she discovered while at NIC. “I originally came to NIC to take nursing and started with some upgrading and firstyear science courses to meet the admission requirements,” she said. “I found I was really enjoying the hands-on science. I remember we were doing a lab looking at cultures of bacteria colonies and thinking: this is what I want to do.” Grohmann began working toward a science major in biology. “All my science instructors were so supportive – they recommended courses and gave me advice. You can tell they really care about you and want to help you get where you want to go.” While COVID changed Grohmann’s original plans to transfer, she was grateful to spend
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Cumberland council looking at rental zoning options
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With few places to live, the Village of Cumberland wants to look at how to ensure more rental units are available. At the council meeting on Nov. 23, Coun. Vickey Brown brought up the matter of potential rental zoning for the growing community, as she pointed to three new apartment buildings coming to the downtown core of Cumberland. “Right now … the developers are telling us that they will be rentals,” she said. “We have nothing that assures that they will maintain rental status and not get sold.” Brown pointed to the village’s housing assessment, saying there is a growing need for housing in Cumberland, and that she wants the village to use “all the tools” it has available to try to increase rental stock. “We all know how hard it is to find rental accommodation in this community,” she said. She, along with Coun. Jesse Ketler and Mayor Leslie Baird, had discussed the issue recently with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A couple of other similarly sized Vancouver Island communities, Brown said, are also looking at the issue of rental zoning right now, specifically, Ladysmith and Port Hardy. One concern is around legal action over the matter of rentals and zoning. Some options, she cited, for proposed rental zoning could be on a particular building, a block or larger area.
She also suggested having staff talk to the developers of the buildings being erected downtown to see if they would be willing to add rental zoning to the sites. Baird added there are other options being used that the village can consider. “I think that there’s pros and cons to this, but it certainly is worth looking into,” she said. The mayor said a major consideration at this time is to see how legal actions develop before the village takes any firm steps. She also said they should contact the other Island communities about their experiences. “We don’t want to go into anything that’s going to cause us a lawsuit down the road,” she said. Ketler talked about putting rental zoning into the zoning bylaw though the village would not necessarily have to use it, perhaps saving it for rezoning applications rather than applying it retroactively. She added that zoning does not have to be lot specific but could be applied with a portion of a building or a townhouse development. A backgrounder for council outlined provincial changes saying that prior to amendments to the Local Government Act and the Vancouver Charter in 2018, local governments had not been able to zone for rental housing. The changes now cover zones that permit multi-family residential use. Village staff will be now bringing back a report to council on options for residential tenure zoning.
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File Number: RZ000038 Bylaw Number: 2989
Application to rezone from Commercial Two Zone (C-2) to Comprehensive Development Zone 28 (CD-28) to allow for a combined commercial/residential development consisting of 30 residential units located above a pub and liquor store.
Application to rezone the property shown in bold on the adjacent map from Rural Eight Zone (RU-8) to Comprehensive Development Zone 21 (CD-21) and Public Use and Assembly Two Zone (PA-2) to facilitate the subdivision of 12 single family bareland strata lots.
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File Number: DPV00023 Amendment to Covenant CA2638428 Application for a development permit with variances and amendment to a covenant registered on the property to facilitate the development of an eight-unit multi-residential development. Requested variances are to increase the number of permitted driveways, reduce rear yard setback, decrease landscaping minimum width and increase maximum fence height. Amendments to the covenant are to increase the maximum number of units from seven to eight, allow two, four unit buildings, and decrease fencing requirements.
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VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192/2020 and the Class Order (mass gatherings), Public Hearings will be conducted virtually and live-streamed on the City of Courtenay’s YouTube channel. Anyone who believes they are affected by a proposed bylaw shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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Application to amend Official Community Plan land use designation from Industrial to Multi Residential & rezone from Industrial Two Zone (I-2) to Residential Four Zone (R-4) & Residential One B Zone (R-1B) to Residential Four Zone (R-4) to accommodate a 151 unit multi-residential development.
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Application to amend the Zoning Bylaw to create a new Residential One E Zone (R-1E) and rezone the property shown in bold on the adjacent map from Residential Two Zone (R-2) to R-1E to facilitate a six lot subdivision.
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SPORTS CVRD suspends indoor group activities at Sports Centre until further notice
Skiers enjoy early season conditions during opening weekend at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Photo via Mount Washington Facebook page
Mt. Washington opens with COVID protocols in place Erin Haluschak Record staff
With COVID-19 protocols in place, skiers and snowboarders took to the hill for the official opening day at Mount Washington Alpine Resort Friday. Opening day for the Island resort was set for Dec. 4 and thanks to significant snowfall in the area, the mountain was able to open on time. “We’re super excited - it’s been six months in the planning,” general manager Dean Prentice told media. “As COVID came in … it’s exciting to finally get open and (to see) all of the planning put into place into execution.” He noted Friday it’s particularly satisfying to see happy faces on the ski hill. “There’s lots of pent up en-
ergy to go outside and recreate and, we’re really fortunate to get open on time.” Like all of the ski hills within the province, Prentice explained there are guidelines for safe recreation while at the resort. He is encouraging visitors to use their vehicles as a ‘base lodge’ to warm up, get ready, eat lunch and keep equipment and supplies in, as there will be no day locker rentals available. Facemasks are required inside and outside, and there are reduced capacity limits and allowances for specific traffic flow at the restaurants. “This hasn’t been a singular effort … there’s been numerous committees to deal with various aspects on how we would operate, and policies and procedures as an industry. So there’s a lot of consistency
throughout all of the ski hills in British Columbia as far as the mandatory masks, distancing protocols, lineup protocols, keeping bags in vehicles,” he said. Washrooms throughout the resort will remain open, however, capacity limits are in place. Because of that, Prentice added there are porta-potties in the parking lot (both the regular and Sunrise) and additional ones are set to be at the Nordic Lodge next week. Currently, the snow base at the top of Whiskey Jack is about 65 cm, and the Hawk base is 25 cm. There are six runs open. The Terrain Park and the Beginner Park remain closed at this time. For more information and the list of COVID-19 protocols, visit mountwashington.ca.
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Comox Valley snowboard organization holding annual snowboard drive By Record staff
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Big Little Lions earn Canadian Folk Music Award nomination Terry Farrell Record staff
Big Little Lions - the musical duo featuring Comox Valley singer/songwriter Helen Austin, and Paul Otten of Cincinnati, Ohio - have been nominated for a 2021 Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA). Big Little Lions is one of five finalists in the Vocal Group of the Year category. Their nomination comes in support of their fourth studio album, Inside Voice. Receiving CFMA nominations is nothing new for Big Little Lions; they won Ensemble of the Year in 2015 for their debut album, A Little Frayed, A Little Torn. They were also nominated for a pair of CFMAs in 2016 - Contemporary Album of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year - for their follow-up album, Just Keep Moving. CFMA project director Tara Parks explained the nomination process. “There are five independent jurors for each of the 19 CFMA categories,” she told The Record. “These jurors, who are not known to each other, vote in two stages. For stage one, jurors review all submissions in their category and rank their top 10 selections in order of preference. These rankings are then tabulated by our accountant to determine the nominees. “During stage two, jurors review all nominees in their category, and rank their five preferred nominees in order of preference and the recipients are calculated by our accountant. Recipients are not made public until the ‘Awards Weekend,’ which will be an online event in
Comox Valley singer-songwriter Helen Austin, and Cincinnati’s Paul Otten are Big Little Lions. Photo via biglittlelions.com April 2021.” *** When BLL first formed, in 2013, Austin described the collaboration as “a project.” It has evolved into much more. “My publisher at the time wanted some male-female vocal stuff… so I asked him (Otten) to do a guy-girl vocal thing,” she explained. “It was just going to be (music) for TV and film. So we spent a year just doing that without really speaking to each other even. It was just writing and emails. We gave it a
band name just for the sake of presenting [the product] to publishers. We didn’t think it was going to turn into anything, really. But then he came out here and we did some gigs, and it’s just one of those things that we just kept going because it worked. We never had any plans.” It has worked remarkably well, considering the two live more than 4,000 kilometres apart and rarely see each other in person, when not touring. All their production is done remotely, which has set itself up well for a year like 2020. They
Comox Archives and Museum closed until the new year The doors to the Comox Archives and Museum are again closed to the public. “Pursuant to Dr. Henry and B.C. guidelines, we are closing early for the holiday break,” said Pam Moughton, chair of the Comox Archives and Museum Society (CAMS). “We are hoping to reopen to the public in the new year. Please check our website, www.comoxmuseum.ca for updates.” Museum staff will continue working and will answer any inquiries by phone at 250-339-2885 or email comoxmuseum@shaw.ca “Stay safe, and happy holidays,” said Moughton. “And just a reminder, we are still collecting your memories of this pandemic to archive for the future. We look forward to seeing you soon.”
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haven’t had to adjust their work methods much at all. “It’s really just business as usual for us,” said Austin. “The only difference is we haven’t been able to get together for tours. Everything else is kind of the same. Actually, we see more of each other now, because we are making the effort to get together [virtually] every Wednesday, for a ‘snack and chat.’” While the touring has been halted due to COVID-19, the pandemic has produced somewhat of an opportunity for the duo. “We did release a ‘pandemic’ album in July, called Are We There Yet? Our publisher said he needed some songs with the ‘we are all in this together’ theme, because lots of ads were changing over quickly and they wanted some songs ready,” Austin said. Big Little Lions has been rolling out videos of the songs from Are We There Yet every month, and they have been livestreaming concerts of their full albums since September. “The third Thursday of every month we have been playing an album top to bottom, then sharing the new video online as well,” she said. “For December, we are doing our Christmas album, because it makes sense, and that’s on the 17th of December.” To see their videos, or to sign up for their livestream concerts, go to biglittlelions.com Access is by donation, with part of the funds going towards charity. “With the donations, we are giving 25 per cent to Indigenous and Black youth programs,” said Austin. “I found two … Canadian ones blackyouth.ca, and indspire.ca.”
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Answer: There are a variety of medications that can contribute to dry mouth, or xerostomia (clinical name). This can lead to tooth decay, and infection. The soft tissues in your mouth are irritated by the drying effect, which can inflame them. Saliva is the first aid in digesting and it also protects our teeth. It washes away food debris, helps buffer or reduce the affects of acid in our mouths and also repairs teeth by replenishing minerals removed by acid attack. When saliva flow is reduced tooth decay can get a foot hold. If you combine that with age and recession of gum tissue root decay can run rampant. About half of the population who are fortunate enough to reach your age do take some prescription drugs. Heartburn acid and acid reflux may contribute to tooth erosion. Antacids this can also result in bad conditions for your oral health. Their role is to lower tooth damaging acid, but they can weaken the teeth which contributes to decay. This is a risk with liquid antacids, as well as dissolvable or chewable ones. In some cases they contain sugar or other artificial sweeteners which may also be damaging. Chewable antacids are particularly dangerous, as they can stick between the teeth. The list of medications that cause dry mouth are extensive. Opioids, antidepressants, blood pressure medications like beta blockers, diuretics and enzyme inhibitors are just a few on the list. So you’ve got xerostomia. Now what? What can you do to help stave off these nasty side effects? It’s all about replacing the lost benefits of saliva. Drink lots of water and when you do swish it around your teeth frequently. Use of a saliva substitutes will help such as the line of Biotene products. Use a higher level fluoridated tooth paste (Clinpro 5000) and visit your dental office for hygiene appointments more frequently. 3 to 4 times a year is optimal for seniors with medication induced dry mouth. Have fluoride applied to all root surfaces during these visits and make sure your home care is meticulous. The medications our medical colleagues place us on help us all live longer, healthier lives. There’s no need to put your teeth in jeopardy in that pursuit. Understand what’s at risk and why - and don’t be a stranger to your dentist, please!
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Comox photographer publishes book Chuck Burdick, a resident of Comox, recently published an 82-page colour photography book, titled Images of the Salish Sea and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The first section of the book is filled with images of Gibsons Landing, Seal Bay Nature Park, Point Holmes, Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, the Comox Marina and Port Augusta Park. The second section includes images of the Long Beach portion of the Pacific Rim National Park Re-
serve, Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail, Broken Group Islands, and the Pacific Rim Rainforest trail. Burdick says customers are buying the book for Christmas presents. Burdick is a selftaught photographer working in multiple genres including macro, landscape, wildlife, and abstract photography. He seeks to capture beauty in this world with emphasis on shape, colour, and texture. He chose Comox as the perfect place to reside because he would be constantly sur-
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Courtenay author pens cultural time travel book set in the Comox Valley they do.” The novel is as much about storytelling as it is about building cultural appreciation, understanding and curiosity. Interwoven within the plot line are specific references to First Nation elements, both subtle and explicit, that touch on mostly Pacific Northwest Indigenous culture. Each chapter includes a set of research and discussion questions in the book’s appen-
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A recently released fiction book for young readers explores the richness of Indigenous cultures through a time travel series that is set in the Comox Valley. The Raven’s Secret is the first in a trilogy of time-travel adventures where Saira, the young protagonist, voyages into the past by touching cultural artifacts. This inaugural novel is set in both present day and 1940s Comox Valley and weaves together Coast Salish, Kwa k wa k a ’ wa k w and other First Nation traditions, symbology and language. “My goal with this book, and this series in general, is to inspire young readers to learn about other cultures
dix, making the book appropriate for use in either a classroom or home-school setting. In preparation to write the book, Judy carried out research both online and in-person throughout the Comox Valley. She enrolled in Indigenous world view courses, took an introductory lecture series on Northwest Coast First Nations Art at a local gallery, made several trips to the K’ómoks
First Nation’s Big House and coupled this with a Kwak’wala language course at the local library and a writers’ workshop on Indigenous storytelling and cultural appropriation by a local hereditary chief. “Showing respect is vital when writing about a culture that is not your own,” says Wedlidi Speck, hereditary Head chief of the G’ixsam Clan of the Kwakiutl proper and
the sensitivity reader for The Raven’s Secret. “Rae’s book portrays many aspects of different Indigenous cultures and does so in a way that shows both reverence and research.”
The Raven’s Secret is available on Amazon in both print and eBook formats. For more information, check out Judy’s Facebook page: facebook.com/RaeJudyAuthor
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With heavy hearts, we said one last goodbye to a loving Mom, Gramma, Oma and partner. Susie “Jeanne� Janzen passed away peacefully on December 5th, born November 6,1931. She leaves behind her devoted partner of 35 years, Cyril, her children Bob ( Laurie), Terri and Steve, her 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and her only surviving sibling Rudy (Suzanne). She now joins her sisters Clara, Teenie, Helen and Anne...Heaven will never be the same.
We little knew that morning God was to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
Janette Marie Sulek (nee Casavant), passed away October 11, 2020 shortly after being diagnosed with leukaemia. Janette always made her family the most important focus of her days. She was a loving wife of 48 years to her husband Jim who survives her, an amazing mom to her two children Sam (Becky) and daughter Lisa Low(Matt), and an incredibly fun, doting and hands on grandma to her prized grandkids Sam and Sienna Low and Tuesday and Juno Sulek. Gramma always knew how to make the most fun out of the simplest things. She always oered to help with her grandkids and was a vital part of their everyday lives which her children appreciated so much. She was a military wife, which meant having to recreate a loving home and help her kids adjust to their new schools and communities many times over. She made it seem eortless; a testament to her resiliency and love. Her strong sense of family came from her modest upbringing with 8 brothers and sisters in Edmonton. A house full of family was a house rich with laughter and love. She was a beloved sister and favourite auntie. She is survived by her sisters Linda Southworth and Gloria Scramstad, and brothers Richard and Billie Casavant. She is missed so very much. When we lose someone we love we must learn
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Josie Marie DeBruyne Josie Marie DeBruyne passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Glacier View Lodge, Courtenay, B.C. in her 90th year. Born in Kingsville, Ontario she was the daughter of the late Fidelis and Emma Maes. Josie was predeceased by her beloved husband Cyriel (1965). Loving mother of daughters Emma Raedts, Denise (Ken) Marshall, Susan (Dean) Petersen, and sons Cyriel (Nancy) DeBruyne and Phil (Susan) DeBruyne. Cherished grandmother of Connie, Danny, Laura, Keith, Cheryl, Jason, Ian, Joey and Kiana. She is also survived 9 greatgrandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Gabriel Cattrysse, Madeline Skelton, William Maes and Adrian Maes, all from Ontario. Josie was predeceased by her sister Marion (2015). Dear aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Josie had a long list of cousins almost all in southern Ontario. Josie’s children will always remember her extended family at Glacier View Lodge to whom the family are most grateful. We would also like to extend a huge virtual hug to Dr. Desmond Konway for his compassionate care and attention during the last years of her life. His supportive and comforting help has been a blessing for us all. Josie prided herself in her work for over 25 years at CFB Comox. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and a past member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Her volunteer work included the Comox Valley SPCA. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and perhaps her most enjoyable activity was going to “garage sales.�
As per her wishes, Josie has been cremated followed by inurnment in the Courtenay Civic Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. If you wish, memorial donations may be made in Josie’s memory to the Comox Valley & District Branch SPCA, YANA, or Glacier View Lodge.
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May 14, 1950 - November 17, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Michael McKinnon at age 70 at North Island Hospital, Comox, BC after a year-long battle with Leukemia.
My dear Mom, Mary, passed away peacefully with me at her bedside in the early morning of Mon. Nov 23rd at The Views at St. Joseph’s in Comox, BC after a long ďŹ ght with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She was born in Campbellton, NB to the late Orville Miller and Opal Pritchard of Dalhousie, NB. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred and youngest son Brian. Mary is survived by her son Tim, grandson Chris, granddaughter Erinn, grandson Matthew, great granddaughter Ayla, great grandson Jacob and half-sibling Donnie. She was a dedicated military spouse who never minded being moved from base to base, when told they were moving she would reply “Here today gone tomorrowâ€? with a laugh. Although short in stature she had the spirit and feistiness of a super-giant and always reached out to help those in need. Mom treasured her family and embraced every moment with them. Mom was loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed by many. Special thanks to Dr. Marcus Langhans and all the sta at The Views at St. Joseph’s for their wonderful loving care, for which I will always be grateful. Due to COVID a service and internment will take place at a date yet TBD at Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Left to honour and cherish Bob’s memory is his beloved partner Shelley Grondahl, her daughters; Chelsea Reid (Brandon), Hailey McShane (Brian), and Becky Glaus (Luke) whom Bob helped raise and will always be known as “Dad�. Bob’s loving daughter Susanne McKinnon (Clayton) and son Bradley McKinnon, seven grandchildren; Liam, Sean, Claire, Lochlann, Lily, Nolan and Freya, sisters; Donalene McKinnon and Laurie Beauchamp (Giles), brothers Bernard “Ben� McKinnon (Judy) and Neil McKinnon. Bob will also be fondly remembered by nieces: Kristin Kraus, Stephanie Shipley, Andrea Stack, Christina Pylypchuk-Hall, Kaylia McKinnon, Lesia Pylypchuk, and Denee Beauchamp as well as his nephews: Cameron McKinnon, Daniel McKinnon, Joseph McKinnon, Ryan McKinnon, and Josh Beauchamp as well as many cousins and countless friends. Bob was predeceased by his father and mother Harry and Marie McKinnon and his brother Brian McKinnon. Bob was born and raised in Saskatoon attending St. Mary’s and St. Edward Elementary Schools and St. Paul’s and E.D. Feehan High Schools. He made numerous friends while at school, many who became life-long friends and they will remember Bob fondly with his great laugh and fun loving nature. He loved sports; playing basketball, baseball and golf. Before leaving Saskatoon in the early eighties he worked in both real estate and carpet sales but ultimately headed out west settling for a time in Langley, BC. Eventually he moved to Comox, BC to own and operate his own carpet and drapery business which he did for many years. He was well known in the Comox Valley and it became his home and the place he loved with its beauty and outdoor life of fishing and camping. Bob’s daughter Susanne loved fishing and spending time fixing up his boat with her Dad. She fondly remembers her
Dad singing and playing guitar for her and her brother Brad and how Brad also loved playing guitar just like him. We will all remember Bob’s great love of cooking, and how he often spent hours perfecting a complicated recipe. His love of fishing and camping took Bob, Shelley and Becky on countless amazing adventures over the years. Quiet coves on the ocean, secluded corners of a river, sleeping next to the rush of a waterfall, canoeing on a serene lake, and coaching Becky as she reeled in her first river salmon and then graduating to ocean fishing with him. Bob loved the grandchildren that blessed his and Shelley’s lives - and they loved him! He would often stop by with a special something from a garage sale for them, he spent time teaching them how to use a pellet gun safely and how to throw a fly fishing rod properly. He would listen to their stories fervently and his face lit up when ever they entered the room. He was the most patient, selfless, kind, compassionate man we have ever loved. Bob lovingly cared for and supported his family and will always be known as “Crusher Boy�, “Papa�, “Dad�, “Bobert�, “my Buddy�, and “Grandpa Bob�. Bob will be missed dearly by all who knew him. A huge thank you to Dr. Jennifer White, Hematologist at Vancouver General Hospital and her team for compassionately caring for Bob throughout his journey. Thank you also to all the nurses on the 15th floor and the BMT Day Care unit at Vancouver General and to the nurses and Palliative Care Team in the Comox Valley. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support the Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Program, helping patients who come from out of town, at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Donate online at: vghfoundation.ca/robertmckinnon, by calling 604-875-4676, or by mail to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Give blood in Bob’s honor and hug your family tight!!
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It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Blue. Blue is survived by his loving wife, Nel, his daughters Allison, Liz (Eric) and his step daughter Adrienne (Doug), his former wife Janet (Art) his brothers David (Moira), Michael (Brenda) and his sister Marylea (John), his grandchildren, whom he adored, Isaac, Ava, Seth, Scott, Will and Iris. And many nieces and nephews. He had an enormous number of friends that he loved so much. Blue was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia on October 5th, 1950. The Cameron family moved from Beaver bank N.S. to Courtenay, BC in August, 1964. He attended Vanier High School, after which, he went to Vancouver Island vocational school and earned his welding ticket. His ďŹ rst job was at Yarrow Ship Builders in Esquimalt. He worked at Woss Camp for many years before accepting a position at CFB Comox. He retired from there. With Nel, he moved to his second favourite country, Costa Rica, 12 years ago. He succumbed to his illness there in San Jose. Blue loved working on his motorcycles and spending time with his kids. Riding his Harleys was his hobby and a huge part of his life. His
WALLACE (WALLY) SPEERS GRAHAM November 26, 1928 – November 29, 2020 Wally died peacefully at Comox Valley Hospital, three days after his 92nd birthday. Wally is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna, his daughter Dale (Rick Husband), his brother Hugh Graham (partner Barb Suter, daughters Susan and Martha), and his sister Catherine Goddard (John Goddard, sons Graham, Richard, and David). So many cousins and their ospring will also miss him dearly, along with many friends, musicians, and fellow bridge players in Ontario and Comox. Wally was predeceased by his parents Lillian (Speers) and Jethro Graham, and his sister-inlaw Nancy. Born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, Wally attended the University of Manitoba for Interior Design before marrying Donna. His work in sales with Benjamin Moore was followed by ventures in government, real estate, manufacturing, and the restaurant business, while Donna and Wally called Winnipeg, Mississauga and Ottawa home. They retired to Bobcaygeon, Ontario and were cherished members of that community for 27 years. They moved to Comox BC this year to be close to their daughter Dale. Wally and Donna quickly found new friends and bridge companions in their new Berwick home. Wherever he lived, he put his heart and soul into his family and friends. He loved making music (he appeared at Roy Thomson Hall, playing banjo with the Bobcaygeon Olde Tymers), and playing cards (achieving Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League).
Jane Michelle Laskin (nÊe Hagarty) October 29, 1966 – November 4, 2020
He was unique, genuine, and loved nothing more than making people laugh. A celebration of life will take place in Bobcaygeon in 2021. In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.
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;
children and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved them all so much, Unfortunately, because of Coronavirus and all that entails, there will be no Celebration of Life at this time. There will be one eventually when Nel can come back to Canada and bring him home.
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.
Jane died peacefully at home on Hornby Island on November 4th in her 55th year. She was ďŹ nally set free after living for several years with cancer. She leaves to grieve her husband, Jon, children, Celeste and Alex, mother, Janice Bearinger (Oscar), father, Martin Hagarty (Sue), sister, Vanessa Herron (Steve), mother-in-law, Serena Laskin, brother-in-law, James Laskin, sister-inlaw Janessa Laskin (Eve) and many other family and friends. Jane lived most of her adult life in southern California where she raised her children and was involved in the creative arts community. She founded a music school with her husband, Jon, organized music festivals and concerts, and fundraised for non-proďŹ t organizations. She created an annual Recyclable Fashion Show and Art Show in collaboration with a local college. The City of Temecula recognized her recently for her contribution to their community and as an advocate for the arts. Jane was a devoted mother and she loved people. Jane was born in Victoria, BC, grew up near Killaloe, Ontario, where she will be remembered as a free spirit by those who knew her, and moved to Courtenay when she was a teenager. She gracefully accepted palliative care from her mother, sister and lifelong friends, Lisa Hooker and Tami Papania. Jane lived and died with grace. We will greatly miss her.
How lovely it was to live while you lived! The world is bluer, the night more terrestrial, while I sleep, Grown enormous, in the brief clasp of your hands. (Pablo Neruda, Chilean Poet)
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Happy Anniversary After a long and courageous battle with cancer, ďŹ ghting to stay with us for as long as she could, Marian Sarah Kealy died peacefully with family at her side on December 8, 2019 at 6:15 AM at Comox Valley Hospice Comox Vancouver Island, Vancouver BC. She was 64 years young. Marian will be forever loved and remembered by her husband Bryan Cuthill, nephews Michael and Derek Kealy (Jennifer) and their children, Abigail and Theodore, brothers Patrick (Beryl), Martin (Joanne), and Thomas (Maria) and sisters-in-law Camille Cuthill and Heather Wilson. Marian will also be missed by many other loving extended family members, close friends and colleagues all of whom meant so much to her. Marian was predeceased by her father Thomas Kealy of Marshallstown Castledermot Co. Kildare, Ireland, her mother Christina Shiels of Luggacurren Co. Laois, Ireland, and brother Michael Kealy of Marshallstown Castledermot Co. Kildare, Ireland. Marian was born in Marshallstown, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland, on November 24, 1955. As a teenager Marian worked as a clerk in McKenna’s Chemist in Castledermot. In 1980 Marian was welcomed into a position with the Eastern Health Board and spent her business days and nights in Dublin, commuting on weekends to help her widowed father at home. Working generally in an administrative leadership role Marian had daily contact with all manner of medical professions, and “ran the entire operation with diplomacy and charm, not an easy task in a busy Department.â€? In September 1987 Marian moved to Toronto, Canada primarily to care of her recently-born Nephew, Michael Ryan Kealy. OďŹƒcially a nanny, Marian soon applied for permission to join the labor force and quickly was hired by A&P Canada as a cashier, rapidly moving into a position of a bookkeeper. Professionally, over the years, Marian progressed into various administrative leadership roles within the healthcare sector in Toronto, Vancouver and Comox, BC. She was highly regarded for her leadership style, one that could “lead from behind, beside or in frontâ€? as each situation necessitated.
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Her many passions included gardening, Bryan’s and her felines, running half and full marathons, cooking, baking, music, dancing, kayaking, and reading. She was truly an exceptional storyteller. Marian will be remembered lovingly as being creative, determined, hard-working, fun-loving, compassionate, kind and immensely generous of spirit. Marian enjoyed life to the fullest, always with a splendid smile, a contagious laugh and a welcoming heart. A Celebration of Life that was to be held May 24. 2020 is postponed indeďŹ nitely due to COVID19. In Memory of Marian donations to Kitty Cat PALS (Kitty Cat Prevent a Litter Society) or the Comox Valley Hospice Society would be appreciated. Rest in peace Marian, after a life well lived.
Honouring what would have been our 65th Anniversary I miss you and love you deeply, Doug
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