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Fishing Corner

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email: dond@campbellrivermirror.com With the number of vehicles parked at the local boat launches, fishermen are getting out and catching some nice winter springs.

Saltwater fishing has been good the past few weeks with some nice catches of fish reported around the Lighthouse, Hump and Shelter Point. Other areas to fish for Beach and or springs are Bates Bea Kitty Coleman. Try trolling Luhr Jensen Coyote spoons.

Lake fishing continues to be good with nice catches of trout at the local lakes in Campbell River and Courtenay. Fishing off shore Trophy Fish at Tyee Marine with worms, roe or spoons can produce some nice results. The Upper Campbell continues to be a great spot to fish if weather conditions are favorable.

With the right water conditions, Steelhead fishing is very good on the Quinsam River.

15 1 pound fish can be caught using the drift ca method of fishing, m Flyfi Fl shing will be better in a few months.

Last La year was my first full fu summer of fishing in Campbell River and I have met a lot of nice i people l on the river who are willing to talk fishing and share ideas of places to fish and what to use.

The highlight of the year was fishing the Tyee pool with Dave Haddon who has fished the pool for years. I was given a chance to catch the big one and experience ce old fashioned fishing.

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A great source of fishing information can be obtained at the local tackle shops in Campbell River & Courtenay.

The tourist information centers have brochures on the fishing guides. Lodges Dave Haddon Fishing at the Tyee Pool and resorts that cater to saltwater and freshwater fishing in this area. I receive many emails each week here at the fishing corner from readers who want information about the fabulous sport of fishing.

I wish all my fishing buddies the best of the holiday season and happy New Year. Fishing guide Harry MacDonald has been a wealth of fishing information and I plan to take a trip with Harry this year.

An 80-pound cougar lurking around the Goose Spit area over the last couple of weeks was relocated north of Campbell River on Dec. 20.

“He’s a young male cougar, up and coming, in prime health, beautiful condition,” said Black Creek conservation officer Mike Newton. “That tells us that he’s an efficient hunter; he can look after himself and he just needs to do that in an area away from people.”

The cougar was first spotted in the Midden Road area on Dec. 12, when it killed a deer on a resident’s property. Conservation officers used cougar tracking hounds to try to catch the cougar at that time, but “he gave

This big boy is readied for relocation to a remote area north of Campbell River after he was caught and tranquilized on Dec. 20. The young male had staked his claim to the Goose Spit area over the last couple of weeks, feeding on a large deer population but no Fidos or Fluffies. the dogs the slip.”

Three more sightings were reported over the next couple of weeks in the Goose Spit area, and Newton said it’s “highly likely” all sightings were the same cat because they

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“We were waiting for the right combination of a good location–where we could set the dogs lose on this cat–and have a decent chance of catching it within daylight hours, and decent tracking conditions, and all the other things that we need to up our chances of success, because it’s not as easy as it might seem,” he explained.

On Dec. 20 conservation officers received a call from Morland Road. The cougar had been spotted on a property bordering a wooded area with swamp land.

The cougar was successfully “treed,” then tranquilized and transported to a “remote wilderness location” north of Campbell River.

Not all cougars are relocated when caught, and Newton said this one’s age and health played a role, as well as the fact that he was not acting unnaturally.

“It hadn’t actually physically done anything wrong per say; it was feeding strictly on deer, a natural food source,” explained Newton.

“Had this cougar made any move towards a domestic pet–which is their natural next leap from a natural food source they tend to go after domestic dogs or cats–we would have shot the cougar.

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$2.8 million for North Vancouver Island skills As part of “Canada Starts Here: The B.C. Jobs Plan”, the provincial government is investing over $2.8 million in eight new skills training programs on the North Island.

The programs are part of the Employment Skills Access Initiative (ESA).

Why this matters: ● Through ESA, eligible British Columbians are provided with tuitionfree, group-based training at public, post-secondary institutions to prepare them for entry or re-

entry into the labour force. ● ESA training programs are primarily focused on preparing participants for entrylevel employment in industries, sectors or occupations that are currently experiencing, or are projected to experience, labour or skills shortages.

“North Island College and VIU have always been leaders when it comes to our post-secondary institutions. This funding means more people will be able to acquire the skills

they need to land good-paying jobs in the future,” said Don McRae, MLA Comox Valley Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Advanced Education said, “Higher education is key to our province’s growth and prosperity as we develop the workers of the future.

Under the BC Jobs Plan, we’re working with our quality postsecondary institutions to increase learning and employment opportunities, building the foundation for a stronger economy.”

Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation said, “This program is another example of our commitment to enhance skills training throughout the province as we work to build an increasingly skilled workforce to meet present and future labour market demands and to provide British Columbians with access to new employment opportunities.”

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are funded within government’s existing fiscal plan. ● Training programs provided through ESA must be at least three weeks in duration, to a maximum of 12 months, with an emphasis on programs that provide participants with provincially or industry-recognized credentials. ● For occupations with established provincial standards for training and certification, training programs must follow

Who will take care of the children? Only 37 per cent of Canadians parents have appointed a guardian A study by BMO Harris Private Banking examining the topic of guardianship among Canadians found that almost two-thirds of Canadian parents (63 per cent) have not named a guardian for their children and/or do not have a will.

So why not consider making it a New Year’s resolution to draft a will and identify and appoint a legal guardian for your children?

Guardians are legally responsible for the care of a child should something happen to his/her parents. The most legally effective way for parents to identify a guardian is to specify their choice in a will.

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the majority of respondents have not officially appointed someone as guardian, the survey, conducted

by Leger Marketing, revealed that 80 per cent of Canadians with minor children have thought about who they would appoint, with family topping the list: -- Siblings (47 per cent) -- Parents (17 per cent) -- Other family members such as grandparents and aunts/uncles (16 per cent) The study also found that, when appointing a guardian, the overwhelming majority (98 per cent) consider parenting skills to be the most

important factor, followed by financial stability (93 per cent).

“It’s good to see that Canadian parents with children under the age of 18 are thinking about who they would have take care of their loved ones, but they need to follow through with the next logical step and make it official,” said Sara Plant, Vice President and National Director Wealth Planning and Trust Services, BMO Harris Private Banking. “If something dire were to happen

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Plant also added that, in order to appoint a guardian, parents should do so in their will. The BMO study indicated that 40 per cent of Canadians with minor children do not have a legal will.

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Following the district protocol, and working with students, staff, parents, school trustees and a local marketing company, NIDES renamed itself “Navigate”. Although the legal name of the school is still North

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Call our Resident Caretaker At 250-204-3342 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

SEAVIEW MANOR, 1 & 2 BDRM Apts. Quiet, secure, includes heat & hot water onsite Manager. Call 250-2866513 or 250-204-5799.

ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

PAWN SHOP Online: get cash fast! Sell or get a loan for your watch, jewelry, gold, diamonds, art or collectibles from home! Toll-Free: 1-888435-7870 www.PAWNUP.com

Water and City views.

Newly updated 1 & 3 bdrm with large balcony and beautiful view.

Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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OCEANFRONT BACHELOR cottage, fully furnished, Storries Beach area. W/D, TV, internet, avail Jan. 1. $650 mo + hydro (weekly rates also available). Call 250-923-9231.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly

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DALMATION TOWERS, 1 bedroom, close to town, elevator, no pets, manager on site.

Call 250-287-9817.

PAINTING

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COLIN’S PAINTING. Winter Special 3 rooms $299. Ceilings & trim extra. 28 yrs exp.

Ref’s. Call (250)923-1954.

CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex.

Adult oriented. No Pets. N/S. Refs $650+util. 250-830-4686.

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3-BDRM, 2-bath duplex, near Merecroft.

Laundry, fully fenced yard, carport. N/S, pets neg. Feb. 1st. $1200./mo.

(250)204-0528 CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm 4-plex, near ocean/schools, town. Hrdwd flrs, new exterior/paint, W/D. Available now. $695./mo. Call 250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca

C.R. 1-BDRM Furnished duplex. $750. Immaculate. Close in. Jan. 1st. (250) 914-2269.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage, adult oriented patio home, all appls, built-in vac. $1100. Available Jan. 1. (250)949-8510.

HOMES FOR RENT

CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 Bdrm half-duplex, located at Rivers Edge on Doyle Rd, just off of Hwy 28. This is an open main floor plan with full in suite laundry & powder room, master bdrm has a walk in closet.

Starting at $975/mth. Phone 250-286-6133.

CAMPBELL RIVER- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1200sq ft, F/S, W/D, NS/NP. $900 (negotiable). Call 250-287-7876.

OCEAN VIEW. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, large rec room, fireplace.

Hospital/ Sequoia Park area.

N/S. (250)334-9629.

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CAMPBELL RIVER oceanfront fully furnished 3-Bdrm, 2bath home. $1800. neg.

Avail. now. Drive by: 1047 S.Island Hwy. 1-604-892-5134 renechambers@shaw.ca

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has immediate openings in beautiful home like setting for seniors. For a tour and info please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.

SUITES, LOWER CAMPBELL RIVER- close to college, 1Bdrm, $625 all inclusive, shared laundry. NS/NP. Avail Feb 1. (250)286-9915.

NEW CAR DEALERS

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

CAMPBELL RIVER very nice 2bdrm bsmt suite, avail now. incl gas heat, 5appls, ns/np, refs req’d $750. 250-923-2484

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PORT Hardy. 1 Bedroom Ground floor, Furnished, Bright. Laundry and Internet incl. NS, NP. $500. 250-9020773

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Campbell River: Willow Pt. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 5 appl, 2 car garage, pet neg, avail. Jan 1st, $1150/mo, ref’s, 250-792-2536

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days in Courtenay and Comox. Curbside pickup of Christmas trees for Royston residents is Thursday, Jan. 5.

You can also take your Christmas tree to the CSWM’s waste management centres, in the Comox Valley at 2400 Pidgeon Lake Road, Cumberland or in Campbell River at 6700 Argonaut Road.

Christmas trees will be accepted free of charge at both locations. Both waste management centres are open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The waste

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Buying or selling, call 310-3535

management centres will close at noon on December 24 and 31 and will remain CLOSED Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. No matter what disposal method you choose, be sure to remove all of the tinsel and decorations first.

The Comox Strathcona Waste Management service is a function of the Comox Valley Regional District and is responsible for two regional waste management centres that serve the Comox Valley and Campbell River.

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You can drop off your tree at the firehalls in Comox and Courtenay on Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, one-day tree chipping events are being held at the City of Campbell River’s Sportsplex on Saturday Jan. 7 and in Cumberland at the fire hall on Sunday Jan. 8, hours for both locations is 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The fire departments in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland are also offering a special home pick up of Christmas trees for a $5 donation, just by calling the firehall for the area in which you live. The donations go to support local charities.

Christmas trees that are cut in half with each half no longer than three feet in length will also be picked up on regular yard waste pick up

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