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AFTER THE FIRST choice was spurned by the Department of National Defence, the Vancouver Island Health Authority is now looking at another Ryan Road location for a Comox Valley hospital. PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE MAPS
If at first you don’t succeed, try another site Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Proponents of a regional hospital to be based out of the Comox Valley are considering option No. 2 near North Island College because the Department of National Defence has nixed the first choice of sites at Ryan Road across from Crown Isle. In January, the Vancouver Island Health Authority announced its preferred location for the new hospital. However, the Ryan Road site across from Crown Isle falls within an area about four kilometres in radius around CFB Comox and the airport that restricts the height of structures to fewer than nine metres, deeming the location unsuitable for a hospital, VIHA announced this week. DND is responsible for zoning around the Comox Valley Airport because it is classified as a
New location near college military aerodrome, according to Transport Canada. “The problem in many ways has effectively gone away,” 19 Wing Cmdr. Col. Jim Benninger said. “There’s certain zones around an airfield to ensure safe and effective ops of military and civilian aircraft. Like any fence, you put it somewhere, and it happened that the first site was within our outer limit and the second site is not.” Benninger agrees it is peculiar the discrepancy was not figured out before VIHA chose the first site. Since March, the regional health authority had been trying to secure a variance on the height restriction but was informed last week that DND denied the request. “It’s also funny that there are some structures that were built
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Road, about one kilometre from the first site. “There are no height restrictions at the property adjacent to NIC,” VIHA communications officer Val Wilson said. The project is expected to continue on schedule. “I don’t see this as any sort of setback,” said Phelps, who notes VIHA hired a consultant team to help with site selection. “It’s something that could happen in any sort of real estate deal.” College president/CEO Dr. Jan Lindsay and VIHA president/CEO Howard Waldner met Tuesday to discuss the potential use of land. The budget for the North Island Hospitals business case is $3 million. VIHA had considered 22 possible hospital locations in Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox before shortlisting to six sites. VIHA then shortlisted three sites
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on Ryan Road in the Crown Isle/NIC area. “They were all looked at based on a set of criteria,” Wilson said. The criteria included proximity to the population, including North Island residents; access to transportation and
transit routes; financial considerations and the size of the site. The first location included 15 acres with an option on a further five acres to allow for growth of services at the hospital. The proximity to the college would enable students
to receive hands-on training in a hospital environment. A selection committee also likes the Ryan Road site for its accessibility from Campbell River and the North Island through either the Old Island Highway or the Inland
Island Highway via the Dove Creek, Piercy Road or Comox Valley Parkway exits. The new regional facility is part of a twohospital project that includes a new hospital in Campbell River. The latter will provide emergency service in
Cumberland mayor not satisfied Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Cumberland Mayor Fred Bates feels the second proposed location for a regional hospital is no better than the first. “That’s the worst traffic centre in the Comox Valley,” said Bates, who suggests the Cumberland side of the river would be more suitable than the peninsula, from a patient’s standpoint. “I’m concerned that they’re making yet another move to pick a site. Have they in fact concluded that they can build a helicopter site there before they make these decisions? “They seem bent on having
the location near Crown Isle, regardless of appropriateness,” Bates added. “I can’t assume anything but political expedience when I don’t hear them respond to any of our (Cumberland council) questions with an answer ... I’d be happy if they explained to me why I’m wrong.” Bates and council have asked VIHA to explain the rationale used to determine the location for a new hospital. “We’ve never been even acknowledged that we ask VIHA to tell us why they selected these sites,” Bates said. “The Health Ministry has never responded, neither has VIHA.”
He said there are “some good sites” for a regional hospital north of Cumberland in Courtenay at the bottom of Mount Washington. “This isn’t a Courtenay-Cumberland issue,” Bates said. “I have a number of questions I’d like to ask them. They said they were aware of air restrictions, but confident they could negotiate that away. “My question is then why were they and the Health Minister willing to attempt to negotiate away a safety regulation in the name of selecting a site, which they remain unwilling to share their rationale for choosreporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com ing?”
and around Campbell River. Patients requiring a transfer will be transported to the Valley, Victoria or Vancouver. The BC Government Project Board overseeing the North Island Hospitals Project approved a team of 14 consultants to develop a business plan for both hospitals. To date, about $1.1 million has been spent on their work. “The work that has been done to date is easily portable to a new site,” Wilson said.
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and civil engineering analysis, and traffic analysis, expected to cost less than $50,000. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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MIKE JACKSON, 70, was paid a surprise visit in the Comox Valley by the entire Tour de Rock team after his sonin-law, one of the riders, learned Mike had been diagnosed with cancer. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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The 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is scheduled to roll through the Comox Valley on Sept. 28. But it paid a surprise, early visit to a local couple on July 17. One of the 22 cyclists on the fundraising tour is Victoria police constable Alvin Deo, who is married to the daughter of Mike and Louise Jackson of Courtenay. “We knew (the team) had a practice ride going up Mount Washington on Sunday,” said Louise, adding their son-in-law (who was in town with his wife and three children) had indicated the riders would probably use the Jackson’s house on Comox Avenue after the ride to change clothes before heading to Crown Isle for lunch.
What the Jacksons because they can only do weren’t prepared for was (the ride) once in their life. the entire team to show They all have a reason to up in full Tour de Rock do it. For them the ultimate uniforms and do a ride-by is to meet people who have in honour of Mike, who was cancer,” he said. diagnosed with cancer this “It was an incredible spring. experience “After for all of they came I was very lucky; us. For back from by the time we found me, I was M o u n t totally overWashington it all my specialists whelmed. they assem- didn’t think I had a When they bled in our chance. They felt the were changstreet. They ing at the chemo would never started at house the our house, catch up. I fooled them girls were went to the all. razzing end of the Mike Jackson the boys street, came because it back in forwas taking mation to the other end of them longer to get changed. the street, then came back One of the boys was the and parked their bikes,” last, and they asked him said Louise. if he’d pencilled his eye“Then every single one brows,” Mike recalled with of them introduced him a chuckle. or herself to my husband Among the stories shared and wished him well. We on Sunday, Mike learned felt honoured and were in one of the riders’ sister had awe.” just developed small-cell Mike shared his wife’s lung cancer, the same as appreciation of the ride-by. himself. “It was truly amazing – “It’s a very fast-growing for them and for me. They’ve lung cancer, but it is recepall devoted themselves tive to chemo. I was very
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An unidentified person from the Comox Valley is among 37 people who have turned themselves in after the Stanley Cup riot in Vancouver. Thirty males and seven females could face charges that include participating in a riot, assault, assaulting a peace officer, mischief, break and enter, theft, robbery, arson, weapons possession and possession of stolen property. Besides revealing the other two Vancouver Island suspects among the 37 are from Victoria and Tofino, the Integrated Riot Investigation Team shared some interesting statistics in a news release: • 202 recorded incidents with anywhere from one to 300 suspects for each; • 4,300 e-mail tips to date; • 1,700 e-mails requiring investigation; • 1,500 video hours to review; • 15,000 images; • 3,000 individual video data files; • 431 tasks assigned for follow-up investigators currently, including tips. IRIT says it’s preparing charges against those who have come forward. “This is expected to be a lengthy and complex process as investigators work to ensure the essential elements of the offences are met in order to obtain a successful conviction,” adds IRIT. An additional 111 people are under investigation for
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Public inquest ordered Record Staff A public inquest will be held into the death of a Courtenay man in Comox Valley RCMP cells in 2009, the B.C. Coroners Service said this week. George Alfred Jones, 40, died after going into medical distress on Jan. 18, 2009, while detained in police cells. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox, where he died the next day. Comox Valley RCMP said at the time that Jones was taken into custody after two people called 911 to say a man was lying on the street near the RCMP detachment. At the time, the man was believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Within half an hour of being in a cell, it was determined he needed medical attention. Presiding coroner Matthew Brown and a jury will hear evidence from those involved and make recommendations on whether the death could have been prevented. The inquest date has not yet been announced.
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The debate over election signs on public property in Comox is getting a fresh perspective, as council agreed Wednesday to extend an invitation to a Courtenay-based lawyer who argues banning election signs is unconstitutional. Council debated a recommendation to the Comox sign bylaw to allow political signs along boulevards fronting private property only, and prohibit political signs at all other public locations. Coun. Tom Grant told council he was contacted by Clive Ansley, a lawyer who represented Falun Gong practitioners in Vancouver. Grant read a letter from Ansley, which stated the practitioners refused to dismantle structures that carried
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If the Comox Valley can put on a big multiday event like Vancouver Island MusicFest with more than 1,000 volunteers, Andrew Gower thinks the Valley can close some streets for four hours on a Sunday afternoon. Gower, who is with the non-profit group Imagine Comox Valley, brought the idea for Car Free Sunday to Courtenay council Monday. The event is being proposed for Sept. 25 between 1 and 5 p.m. “It’s an initiative that was born out of the presentations Gil Peñalosa gave recently where he came to town ... about his ideas about more livable communities, really centred around bicycles and centered around nonvehicle transportation,” said Gower. Gower told council the group is hoping to create a closed loop in Courtenay, Comox
and Cumberland for cycling, rollberblading, walking, running, riding scooters — anything except driving. “The loops chosen are mostly flat terrain to make them easily accessible to all sorts of people, all sorts of ages,” he said. “Gil Peñalosa talked about eight to 80, making your city wonderful for people aged eight to 80, and that’s what we’re aiming this event at.” The proposed Courtenay route starts on Fifth Street, then goes along Fitzgerald, up 26th Street and along Willemar Avenue. “What this route does is it connects downtown — of course we’ll close the (Fifth Street) bridge again
How much sense does it make ❝ to have to drive your car to a car-free event? Andrew Gower ❞ because that was wonderful on Canada Day — to Simms Park, to the shopping mall, so you’ve got destinations for people to go,” said Gower. “You’ve even got another park right in the middle at the roundabout.” Gower, a civil engineer by day, has identified some traffic issues that need to be addressed, including busy intersections he feels would need to remain flow-through for vehicular traffic. “This route also corresponds with a bit
of a planning exercise that was done by Tom Dishlevoy and a team of local consultants where we looked at how we can make the community livable, and what this route offers is a huge portion of the community is within three blocks of the route,” said Gower. “People can very easily get to it. “Some com-
ments I’ve received are, ‘Why don’t we make it downtown and focus on downtown?’ and I ask the question, ‘How much sense does it make to have to drive your car to a car-free event?’ This way, you avoid that issue completely.” Gower also went over the proposed Comox route, which connects downtown to the Comox Recreation Centre, and the Cumberland route, which he said councillors liked so much, they wanted to make it bigger.
“This can be done,” he said. “The logistics aren’t that complicated, and it’s only for four hours.” Imagine Comox Valley would co-ordinate the volunteers, marketing, events and activities and the other non-profits, and Gower says local governments would hopefully provide sponsorship — mostly in–kind —outreach to citizens and organizations and traffic planning and co-ordination. While a budget hasn’t been worked out, Gower told council
the event would probably cost no more than $10,000 for all three communities. The Comox Valley Cycling Task Force has set aside $2,600, and Gower said he is confident that, with some sponsorship, they can fill in the gaps. Gower is a director with the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, and he told council the Chamber has already endorsed the event. A Facebook event page has been created for the proposed event. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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‘Hiccup’ forces another Comox OCP public hearing Subdivision lot sizes remain point of contention Erin Haluschak Record Staff
With a unanimous vote, Comox council passed third reading of the Official Community Plan Wednesday, although not without a hiccup. Bylaw 1684 (Comox zoning bylaw amendment no. 56) — the minimum parcel size for subdivision of land in the Point Holmes/ Cape Lazo area — was defeated with a revised motion setting the minimum parcel size at 0.5 hectares passing, giving way for another public hearing. The original proposed bylaw suggested a minimum parcel size of 0.4 ha with development cost charges to pay for improvements to the road and general community area. Prior to the close vote, Coun. Patti Fletcher stated she would not vote in favour of the bylaw, as she preferred to stay with the original 0.8 ha. Coun. Russ Arnott
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agreed to not vote in favour, but added he was comfortable with a compromise in size. “We talked a while ago at 0.8 and then we talked about going to 0.5, and I felt that it was a bit of compromise, and I was comfortable with that and appreciate the fragile environment that we have there and also appreciate the need for some people to do a little subdivision in there to help pay some taxes,” he said. “I don’t feel comfortable going to 0.4 with some (DCC) charges. I think it may be difficult to administer right now. I’m comfortable with staying at 0.5.” Concerned with protecting the fragile Garry oak habitat in the area, Coun. Marcia Turner said she could
not support the motion as it stands. “I was amenable when the discussion first took place to going to the 0.5. I am particularly interested in the town pursuing such things as conservation incentives. However, if we do a blanket designation to 0.4, we’ve given up one of the tools that we have in our toolkit to perhaps achieve the conservation of that extremely important Garry oak ecosystem, and for that reason alone, I can’t
support it,” she noted. “It’s kind of like we’re putting up a sign saying zoning for sale in Point Holmes at $5,000 a lot.” Coun. Ken Grant agreed with Coun. Tom Grant, noting that 0.4 hectares is equal to one acre. “We’re not talking about small pieces of land here. An acre is a lot of property. We’re not talking about creating these piddly little lots here. To have seven new one-acre lots is hardly a burden and I find it difficult to see the difference between the 0.5 and 0.4 from that point of view,” he said. “I feel that with our new OCP ... that going to 0.4 would not be a problem, but doesn’t appear to be enough support around here,” added Mayor Paul Ives. “Essentially if we go back to 0.5 ... we’ll go back to another pub-
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lic hearing, and probably not hear anything new.” When brought to a vote, Tom Grant, Ken Grant and Ives voted
in favour of the amendment, and as it was defeated, it was rescinded to second reading. Coun. Arnott then proposed the change
that the parcel area shall not be fewer than 5,000 square metres, which was supported by Turner, Ives and Hugh MacKinnon. Because of the change and new motion, a public hearing for the bylaw is scheduled for Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the d’Esterre House. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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COLOUR PARTY Branch 160 Comox Legion members proudly display the Book of Remembrance, which came to the Comox Valley with the Portraits of Honour exhibit Sunday in nearby Marina Park. Keith Kent, poppy chair Son Sinnema, branch president Gerry Maillet, zone commander Judi Davis, Sgt. at Arms Lillian Smith, second vice-president Stu McKinnon and first vice-president John Paulin (left to right) savour the moment.
Vanier latest locally to harness sun Solar panels will help school to save on its heating expenses Record Staff Last month, Georges P. Vanier Secondary School became the latest Comox Valley school to harness the power of the sun. Vanier received a $20,000 grant from SolarBC to purchase and install solar panels. “As both a graduate and former teacher at Vanier, I know this will be more than just a learning opportunity for the students — it’s going to benefit our entire community for years to come,” Comox Valley MLA Don McRae said in a news release. Vanier becomes the fourth school in the Comox Valley to use solar power, as Huband Park Elementary School, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School and Highland Secondary School have also started using solar panels
this year. SolarBC is providing a total of $220,000 to 11 schools across B.C. — $20,000 each — to purchase solar panels. In total, the 11 schools will generate about 29,500 kilowatt hours of electricity per
year from solar power — about enough energy to power three homes per year, according to the release. The 11 schools will save about 712 tonnes per year in greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to tak-
ing 140 cars off of B.C. roads, it noted. There are now 58 solar schools in B.C. — including 45 that have solar hot water and four schools that already have solar power through SolarBC grants.
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Three Comox Valley yoga instructors are teaming up to provide yoga students with Hatha, Flow and Groove classes in Cumberland throughout the summer. Cumberland Yoga at The Abbey will provide a sanctuary for the learning and practice of yoga throughout July and August. Servicing communities within the Comox Valley, these highlytrained and dedicated instructors will provide first-rate classes for all levels. Classes are being held seven days a week in The Abbey at 2689 Penrith Ave. A variety of yoga styles are offered in the classes. Different class levels address and
accommodate a range of student experience. Classes are designed to stimulate range of motion, reduce stress and expand breath and energy potential. Options are given to address varying student levels. Each class is offered for a suggested donation of $10.
Cumberland Yoga is a collective of certified YogaWorks instructors Toni Dunne, Melanie McQuirter and Helen Pattison. Information about classes can be found on Facebook at “Cumberland Summer Yoga.” People can also e-mail yogatoni@gmail.com. — Cumberland Yoga
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olds’ blog dubbed All Things Union Bay. deJersey was Alan deJersey has resigned from the replaced as board chair Union Bay Improve- by Carol Molstad in ment District board of early-May. Molstad is a member of trustees, even Taxpayers for though his Accountable term does not Governance end until next (TAG), as are spring. UBID trustees deJersey forCleve Goldmerly served swain, Bruce as chair of the Livesey and board. He is one Anne Alcock. of eight plain- DeJERSEY R e c e n t l y, tiffs named in a lawsuit against the UBID agreed to Union Bay resident pay Reynolds $15,000 after the two sides conMary Reynolds. The civil action sented to an order disstems from alleged missing the district’s defamatory material claim about the alleged that appeared on Reyn- defamatory material.
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THE SENSUS IPERL water meter is the model used by the CVRD. Water meters are being installed in local service areas. will knock on doors. If a customer is not home, they will leave a door hanger to notify that a meter has been installed on the property. “We do try and be proactive about the whole thing,” Mayo said, noting “smart meters” are able to store consumption history. According to the CVRD, water metering is an effective measure for reducing water demand. The district is working on a billing strategy to determine rate structures and frequency of bills. “We have to project what the reduction and consumption will be, and how that’s going to have an impact on the budget
for the areas,” said Mayo, noting customers typically have an allotment with the base rate. “Consumption over that is based on the cubic meter after that volume.” Once most of the 1,500 meters are installed, the CVRD will test the equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and “integrating with our financial software,” Mayo said. “We look at each install after it’s completed to see if there are leaks in the system. We have found quite a few residential leaks.” For more information, visit www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/ metering. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, July 22, 2011
Union Bay pondered incorporation Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Union Bay residents awaited word about a possible referendum on incorporation proposed for the fall, recommended by the community’s restructuring committee. The area is part of the regional district’s Area A. Incorporation of the 1,300-resident community had been mulled over for years. It garnered serious consideration when the Ministry of Transportation said it would
exempt a Union Bay municipality from maintenance costs of the highway. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A local canine rescue organization thanked the community for helping save 57 tiny, neglected poodles. Courtenay’s Beverly Badke of the KaLuMa Canid Rescue and Assistance Association said her phone was ringing off the hook with offers from people willing to help the dogs. Donations of food, blankets and toys poured in. “We have enough
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STANFIELD blankets to last us for years,” Badke said. Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A few feet of water pipe would likely cure chronic health problems for two boys who live on Anderton Road, according to their mother. Shelton Watson, four, and his four-month-old brother Clinton suffered chronic fever, vomiting, weight loss and diar-
rhea because their well was polluted, Trish Watson said. “We know it’s the water because when they’re away from home it clears up in four days,” said Watson, whose home was among 15 houses approved for water service by the regional board. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Trash in the forest around the Pidgeon Lake dump will result from tipping fees at the refuse site, a Weldwood spokesman feared. A minimum $5 fee would prompt people to leave refuse on nearby Weldwood land, Gerry
McClintock predicted. “We already have piles of garbage on most of the side roads...have you any plans to police the surrounding area?” he said in a letter to the regional district board. There were no such plans. Instead, the district relies on the public to report illegal dumpers and looks for clues in the trash they leave. Twenty five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Rave reviews were the order of the day by 120 writers and their spouses for the annual Outdoor Writers of Canada convention in Courtenay. It was the first time the 30-year-old organization had held its convention in B.C. The farthest west had been Thompson, Man., said Outdoor Writers vicepresident/event co-ordinator Bob Jones.
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allowed to attend. Brian Reardon, the regional district’s chief administrative officer, wrote in his report that the board asked staff to look into the feasibility of creating a separate solid waste function, based on a number of concerns from the board about the Comox-Strathcona regional solid waste service. “Everything from a lack of information on the budget process, to key staff members not being available to board members, to a lack of openness and transparency, and to a perception of a Comox Valley-centric service with respect to advertising and publications,” Reardon wrote. But Campbell River city councillor Roy Grant, who also sits on the regional district board, said he wasn’t aware of those concerns and stressed that too much shouldn’t be read into the regional district’s actions. He said the district was just trying to be thorough and looking for potential cost sav-
Bus ridership up in Comox Valley Bus ridership in the Comox Valley shot up 17 per cent from the previous year, BC Transit said in its 2010/11 annual report, which detailed another record-breaking year. Other increases were recorded in Fort St. John (26 per cent), Whistler (19 per cent), Prince George (16 per cent), Central Fraser Valley (12 per cent), Squamish (10 per cent), Kelowna (nine per cent), and Kamloops (eight per cent). Overall ridership in B.C. increased five per cent from the previous year to 51.2 million trips. “BC Transit’s continued focus on delivering efficient transit to the communities we serve resulted in operating costs that were eight to 11 per cent lower and ridership per hour that was five to nine per cent higher than the average of similarsized systems across the country,” said Kevin Mahoney, chair of the BC Transit board of directors. As of March 31, 2011, BC Transit served over 1.5 million British Columbians. With
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ings. “We’re looking at it on the mild side,” said Grant. “We felt it was incumbent on us to at least check if it would be more cost-efficient if we operated a solid waste site on our own. I think it’s our responsibility, if there’s any cost savings to pass on to the taxpayer, to at least research those.”
Grant said he doesn’t believe the regional district will take any further action on pursuing its own solid waste service. When the former Comox-Strathcona Regional District was dissolved in February 2008, the province’s rationale for creating an extra-territorial solid waste manage-
RCMP tips cap to auxiliary cops Record Staff The Comox Valley RCMP has recognized its auxiliary members for their volunteer work and community involvement. In June, the Comox Valley RCMP held an awards ceremony to recognize the contributions auxiliary members make to public safety and policing in the Comox Valley, Insp. Tom Gray noted in his monthly policing report to Courtenay council. Auxiliary Consts. Amron Russell, Rick Gaiga, Dave Mellin and Bill Borland were honoured with the Ultimate Volunteer award for each contributing more than 500 hours of volunteer work to the program in 2010. Gray also highlighted the community spirit shown by auxiliary constables when they were involved in the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser for cancer research last month.
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Restaurant celebrating food and helping sick chef One Comox Valley restaurant is celebrating local food while lending a hand to a family fighting cancer in July as it hosts the first Mad Chef Masterpieces showcase event as part of the Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge. Mad Chef owners Kevin and Shelley are set to show off their mad skills in the food department with appetizers and drink specials all day, while folks can drop in and create an artistic masterpiece made from food dyes this Sunday. Proceeds from the day will go to support David and Sonya Thompson, owners of the Comox Valley Bakehouse.
THE MAD CHEF Masterpieces showcase July 24 at Mad Chef Café will raise money for David and Sonya Thompson, owners of Comox Valley Bakehouse. David is undergoing extensive treatment for brain cancer. PHOTO SUBMITTED
“David was diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year and is undergoing extensive treatments, all while he and Sonya continue to run their business,” said Mad Chef’s Shelley Bouchard. “As fellow business owners, we understand the challenges of keeping a shop running and deeply admire their spirit as they go through such a difficult time in their lives.” The event runs Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets cost a minimum $15 donation.
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Halloween arriving early Halloween has come a bit early this year as Shamrock Farms — the North Island’s largest pumpkin farm — opens its doors to the public this weekend to showcase their operations as part of the Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge.
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Hepatitis facts spreading World Hepatitis Day is being marked around the world on July 28 to raise public awareness about hepatitis B and C, two forms of life-threatening liver disease. Today, approximately 500 million people — one in 12 worldwide — are infected with chronic viral hepatitis B or C. In Canada, an estimated 600,000 people have hepatitis, with many unaware of their status. Mayor and council have declared July 28 World Hepatitis Day in Courtenay. To mark the day, AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI), in conjunction with the Hepatitis C Peer Education Group, will host a health fair and barbeque at Simms Millennium Park on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome. There will be complimentary food and a variety of interactive displays. The goal of the event is to provide information about the importance of being tested for hepatitis, to provide information about traditional and complementary treatments, to provide hope for those living with hepatitis, and to remember individuals who have died due to hepatitis. “It is important to mark World Hepatitis Day and the fact that approximately one in 12 people worldwide are infected with viral hepatitis — that’s over 500 million people — and the majority does not know,” said Jeanette Reinhardt, health promotion worker at AVI. “While rates in Canada are not as high as global figures, British Columbia boasts hepatitis C rates that are much higher than the national average.” The theme for this first official WHOsponsored World Hepatitis Day is “Hepatitis affects everyone, everywhere. Know it. Confront it,” highlighting the huge reach of this epidemic, the importance of getting informed and the need to use that information to tackle the stigma that has kept this epidemic so silent. Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne virus in North America. According to the BC Centre for Disease Control, rates of hepatitis C in British Columbia are higher
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IF YOU THINK you can make a sillier sandwich than this, then enter a contest Monday.
Quest for the silliest sandwich Children from around the Comox Valley are invited to pull their most creative and silly sandwich-making skills out this Monday as they face off in a friendly contest as part of the first Silliest Sandwich Making Competition. Best-selling children’s author Tina Powell will be on hand to read from her new book Picnic in Pisticci, as well as get kids excited with animated excerpts from her wellloved book Samantha’s Silly-icious Sandwiches. Then, the crew can jump in and create their silliest sandwich with fixings courtesy of Thrifty Foods and Hellmann’s Canada. Prizes from Planet Kids will be awarded for the top sandwich,
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IN THE HOT BOX Branden Nickerson, 11, (left) and Ethan Leone, 10, said it was hot on a rare summery afternoon recently while wearing cardboard boxes. But it was for a good cause — helping their parents by luring customers to a garage sale in Courtenay.
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JEREMY LEETE FROM the Comox Valley submitted this photo to last year’s Wildlife-In-Focus photo contest.
SPCA photo contest open now The annual BC SPCA Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest is now open and photos submitted by Aug. 15 will be considered for a book by Vancouver author Nicholas Read. City Critters: Living Wild in the Urban Jungle, from Orca Book Publishers, will be a full colour children’s book about the urban wildlife who call North America home. All other photos for the contest can be submitted until Sept. 30. Last year’s Wildlife-In-Focus contest entries are also being considered for publication in City Critters. Prizes will be awarded for the top three photos in each of two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats. The contest is open to all adult (age 14 years and up) backyard and amateur photographers residing in B.C. “We were thrilled to have the publisher review our contest photos last year, but to have another opportunity to include even more pictures from
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When David Fletcher was invested in the Order of St. John by chancellor F. Richard Bruce, he stood with his dog Samara by his side. This is the first time in the 19 years of the Therapy Dog Program that a dog has been present at the National Investiture in Ottawa – and the honour went to a dog from the Comox Valley. Samara has accumulated over 1,500 hours of community service with the elderly, special-needs children, the Reading Tails program and at public events. She has worked with Fletcher for nine of the 12 years he has been with St. John Ambulance. Samara’s presence at the event was facilitated by the efforts of MP John Duncan and Speaker of the Senate Noel Kinsella, who together cut through red tape and moved the Ottawa bureaucracy to set a precedent for future Investitures. — St. John Ambulance
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Explore nature in park The next nature talk and walk for the Strathcona Wilderness Institute at Paradise Meadows will be this Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, adjacent to Mount Washington’s Raven Lodge. There is a slight program change for this event — the guide will be Alison Maingon, a retired archeologist and member of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society, who has hiked in Strathcona Park for over 25 years. Her talk and walk titled Plantlife in Paradise Meadows will be an introduction to the flora of a sub-alpine ecosystem and some of their uses. “My passion for plants, cultivated and wild, has been lifelong,” says Alison, “and I am especially interested in how cultures, ancient and modern, have made use of them.” Guided nature walks and talks are free, though dona-
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The third annual Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup and Show and Shine will take place Aug. 6 and 7. The event is once again being hosted by the Village of Cumberland and has been organized through the dedicated efforts of the Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup Committee. Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup chairperson Jean Cameron says she’s “excited about this year’s event. We believe our 2011 Motorcycle Roundup will be our best ever. We’re now in our third year in organizing this event and believe this year’s program, with some new changes, will be our best yet.” On Aug. 6, the Show and Shine will be held on Dunsmuir Avenue. Traffic from First Street to Fourth Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, except motorcycles and spectators for the Show and Shine. Motorcycles entered in the Show and Shine will be displayed in the centre of Dunsmuir, the main street of the Village. Spectators are encouraged to come out
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HELEN MCLOUGHLIN and Bente Wilkes took us along when they cruised the Panama Canal aboard the MS Statendam. WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.
WHEN IN ROME, be sure to take along a copy of the Record. Ken and Cathy Snyder did just that. They are seen at their rooftop hotel pool overlooking the Coliseum. The Coliseum was built in 10 years and sometimes after gladiators games, it was flooded to conduct naval war games.
JOHN PHILLIPS HAD the adventure of a lifetime when he took us along on a motorbike trip. He is seen here at the end of the Dempster Highway - Canada’s only all-season public road to cross the Arctic Circle - with the Record in hand.
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Fifth of sixth stages tough when you want to change Q: Over the past couple of years I have sought help with my overeating/compulsive eating problem. While I have made progress, from time to time I fall back in to that old way of being, and I feel trapped again. Your June article was helpful, thank you. However, I wish I could understand more about why I haven’t changed completely yet. Why does it take, so, long? Sometimes I just want to go on a diet, so I can feel in control of my body again, and happy with myself again. A: Congratulations on the progress you have made so far! It’s good that you found something you needed in the June article on compulsive eating/ binge eating. Many people with compulsive eating problems report feeling out of control of their bodies and ability to change. This sense of powerlessness is understandable and temporary for many people who are recovering from compulsive eating. One thing to consider is that change is not an event. It is a process that occurs
over time, with many smaller or related changes happening along the way. The urge to revert to dieting when not making quick progress is understandable, as many diets appear at first to offer quick success. But those who have tried dieting know the results (if any) are not long lasting, and sometimes worsen the problem (e. g., weight regain, increased nega-
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are many variables that contribute to the problem (e.g., life circumstances, biological aspects, coping abilities/strategies, mood and emotional factors, trauma, grief). Resolving these contributing factors helps many people return to a way of eating and relating to food that results in weight loss over time. Research shows that
there are six stages involved in the process of changing. For instance, in the second stage people seek and consider information about the problem and desired change, and may feel more distressed and confused as they consider whether to take action. The fifth stage is very challenging for many people. It involves maintaining the positive changes through stressful times, and overcoming urges to use food to cope. With perseverance and practice of new ways of being and thinking, movement towards the desired change is likely to continue. The timing of change (when initiated, duration, frequency of moving back and forth through stages) is somewhat unique to the individual and the involved circumstances. Movement through the stages is not linear; people move back and forth as their readiness to change shifts (increases or decreases). There are some important aspects that may help with success-
ful change and recovery from compulsive eating. Become more knowledgeable about the problem. Identify the pros and cons of changing (e.g., lifestyle and health benefits). Identify the challenges that may hinder change and strategies to overcome these potential obstacles. Create small, attainable, and measurable change related goals. Recruit people who will support you through the process. Be realistic.
Remember that if this has been a longterm problem, change will likely be longer rather than quicker. However, some change (related to the overall change goal) will likely occur in the short term. Recognize and celebrate successes (the change efforts and results) along the way! This will help encourage you to keep moving forward towards your desired overall change goal(s). For counselling/ therapy with overeat-
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I thought if I wrote about summer and heat perhaps we would be blessed by actually having some warm and sunny weather in the Comox Valley. Wishful thinking... Having come back from three glorious weeks in the Ontario and Interior heat wave, our family spent every day outside in the sun. Transitioning from the Comox Valley weather to Toronto’s searing hot and humid weather was a shock to our system and we learned firsthand the importance of taking the necessary precautions to ensure safety and hydration while enjoying our favourite season. For older adults, hot summer days are at a greater risk of being affected by the hot weather and sun during summer months. There are many physiological changes that affect a seniors’ ability to stay cool during the summer months. As we age, our sweat glands, which help cool the body, become less efficient. Blood vessels carry less blood to the skin and the skin itself goes through natural normal age-related changes that may slow the rate of heat release or the ability to “cool oneself down.” Normal aging cause older adults to respond slower to heat. leading to higher body temperatures and slower sweat productions. This results in a higher risk of dehydration and sun and/or heat stroke. Chronic diseases of the lungs, heart and kidneys, and other illnesses such as diabetes, stroke, Parkinson’s and high blood pressure affect the body’s ability to cool down. Medication for depression, motion sickness and high blood pressure also change the body’s ability to regulate temperature and need to be taken into consideration when spending time in the heat. Our registered nurse,
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Run into anyone lately? Best way to avoid paying for them is not to get into collisions
DANCE PARTNERS John Blyth from Comox and Heather von Hugo from Qualicum competed at the Dance Pacifica Ball held recently in Victoria. They earned first place in Newcomer Latin, second in Newcomer Standard and third in Pre-Bronze Latin.
I often ask if anyone has been directly affected by a collision in the past year when I am making a presentation to a group. I can see people thinking about it and then a few hands may tentatively rise. My answer usually surprises them and it may surprise you as well. About 80 per cent of the premiums that ICBC collects each year are paid out again to settle collision claims. If you are like me, we pay just over $500 per year for our basic insurance. That means we have paid at least $400 per year directly out of our pockets for collisions
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SCHEWE whether we were in one or not! Recently ICBC announced plans to increase the penalties for drivers who do not follow the traffic laws. This idea was immediately met with howls of protest that were loud enough to cause our government to tell ICBC that it wasn’t acceptable. Does this mean that the drivers who are more than likely going to place us all at increased risk of collision should feel a little bit of pain but not enough potential pain to cause them to think twice beforehand? The surest way to avoid the costs associated with collisions is not to have them in the
first place. Yes, we all make mistakes, but let’s not practise the behaviours that encourage mistakes and let’s make it more difficult for those that do. For more information on this topic, visit www.drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.
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Monday Aug 1st
MARINA PARK WILL BE OPEN TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ONLY Comox Marina Park East & West Parking Lots will be closed Monday, August 1st 6pm to Midnight Marina Park will be open to pedestrian traffic only. Large carry items (backpacks, coolers, beach bags, etc.) will not be allowed in Marina Park,
Monday, August 1st, after 6pm.
All purses and other small bags will be searched. Any person found in possession of alcohol, drugs or illegal items will be charged and removed. Remember to allow time to find off-site parking and walk down to Marina Park.
CONGRATULATIONS MNP proudly congratulates Wendy Lewis for receiving the Early Achievement Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. This award recognizes Wendy for her pursuit of excellence and leadership in her profession and commitment to serving her local community. As a valued member of MNP’s Vancouver Island team, Wendy has more than a decade of experience helping business owners develop personalized strategies to improve their business performance and profitability. To find out what MNP can do for you, contact Wendy at 250.338.5464 or wendy.lewis@mnp.ca.
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Editor’s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord.com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published. Our online calendar is available for listings at www. comoxvalleyrecord.com. S ANON Comox Valley: Have you felt hurt, ashamed or alone because of sexual behaviour of a loved one? 12-step fellowship group provides experience, strength, hope & friendship. FMI: sanon. comoxvalley@gmail.com, 1-888-250-7305. NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485. C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for 4 Parks walk; meet at Filberg Road, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Kari 250-339-5851, Gina 250-8909336, Bonnie 250-941-3836, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.
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FRANCOPHONE Association Garage Sale (with YANA), 495 Fitzgerald Ave., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. To make donations of good articles for sale, contact 250-334-8884 or afvccomox@telus.net (office open 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday). FRIENDLY Port Seniors of Union Bay sponsor giant garage/book sale & carwash, Union Bay Community Hall, Hwy. 19A, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Proceeds presented to Tour de Rock cyclists in September as they stop in Union Bay on ride down Island in support of cancer fundraising. FMI: Dave Davidson 250-3352317. C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by RNR, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopta-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Anderton Nurseries, 2012 Anderton Rd., Comox, also at Woofy’s Comox store, Comox Centre Mall, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 24 KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. AARON House Christian Fellowship Sunday services (full gospel), 2946 Kilpatrick Ave., 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. FMI: church phone 250-338-1312.
Tuesday, July 26 C.V. WOOD Carvers meet every Tuesday to carve & learn about carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250-339-5350. LETZ SING in the Summer
with director Tina Filippino, Lower Native Sons Hall, 7:30 p.m. Learn songs in oral tradition of call & response, songs, chants, rounds & lots of harmony. Every voice welcome. $10. FMI: www.letzsing.com.
Friday, July 29 EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Crosstown Express, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.
Saturday, July 30 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by Luke Blu Guthrie, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-2180321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Driftwood Mall, 10:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, July 31 KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors Centre hosts group dance coaching, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 7:30 p.m. 1 hour lesson of Bronze Waltz $25/couple; included up to 60 min. practice w/coaching, plus general dancing until 10:45 p.m. Dance only ($5) starts 8:45 p.m. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com
Monday, Aug. 1 EVERGREEN Seniors: NOTE – Florence Filberg Centre closed for B.C. Day stat. holiday. Regular hours resume Tuesday, Aug. 2. FMI: 250338-1000.
Friday, Aug. 5 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Rosewall Creek walk; meet at Staples (recycling area), 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Brenda 250-871-3680, Kate 250-3389310, Kari 250-339-5851, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Dan & Mark, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.
Saturday, Aug. 6 KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s Comox store, Comox Centre Mall, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, Aug. 7 2ND ANNUAL Grill ‘n’ Chill all-day live music & barbecue, Simms Millennium Park, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Free event; national touring musicians as well as local talent, variety of styles/genres; senior & youth-friendly. Volunteers needed – call Milo 250-7026456. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors Centre hosts Cha-cha workshop & dance, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 2–5 p.m. (registration 1:30 p.m.). Nelson Wong of DanceSport teaches/ plays variety of dance music including 2 line dances. $10/ guests w/prior registration; $8/d’Esterre members; $12 at door. FMI: Arabella Benson 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com.
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Kick-start cash up for grabs The Government of Canada is once again accepting applications from local businesses to help kick-start their innovative ideas by moving their products and services from the lab to the marketplace. The latest call for proposals under the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program/Kickstart initiative was launched by Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women. “I am pleased to tell you that the second call for proposals is now available to local businesses,” said John Duncan, Vancouver Island North MP and Minister of Aboriginal
Affairs and Northern Development. “Our government is putting its support behind local innovations designed right here in Vancouver Island North. “The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program was introduced because it’s an important way to kickstart innovative Canadian business ideas by helping them move from late-stage research and development into commercialization.” This $40-million program was created to help Canadian businesses by testing their innovative products and services within the Government of Canada before taking them to the marketplace. Fed-
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Worried about... not having any money DAVID FRISCH SILENT Mountain Bike Courier Services now deliver lunch from five Courtenay eateries to hungry, short-for-time customers in Courtenay and Comox. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
Racer becomes courier Green-aware bicycle courier avoids plastic utensils, containers
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Silent Mountain Bike Courier Services has extended its operation with a lunch delivery component. As of last Thursday, the company is delivering food from Courtenay eateries Go Mango, Zen Zero, Delicado’s, Atlas Café and the Broken Spoke to customers in Courtenay and Comox. “I came up with this idea to work the price into the delivery,” said David Frisch, a bike courier at Silent Mountain. In keeping with the environmentally conscious times, the company has gone green with the menu, which includes a deposit on items served in reusable mason jars and stainless steel tins, as examples. In an effort to stay away from plastic, deliveries come with wooden utensils, and
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Two steps forward, one back The building of a new hospital, always a long and complex process, has developed more twists and turns locally than the Puntledge River. The original one regional hospital model was scrapped after communities (especially Campbell River) that would lose their own hospital protested so loudly that the Vancouver Island Health Authority backed off. Since then proceeding with a plan to build smaller hospitals in Campbell River and the Comox Valley, VIHA announced in January the new building here would be in Courtenay across from Crown Isle. In spite of complaints, mainly from Cumberland, about potential problems with congestion and cross-river travel during an emergency, 14 high-priced consulting companies have been working for six months to prepare a case to present to Victoria for funding to build a hospital. Now we learn the Department of National Defence, which has responsibility for the Comox Valley Airport, has forbidden a four-storey hospital at the chosen site because it feels the building would impinge on its controlled airspace. Going down Ryan Road a little bit away from CFB Comox, VIHA quickly switched to the No. 2 location on its original shortlist, a spot next to North Island College. Mercifully, we learned this week that the six months of work by the army of consultants is transportable to the new site. Otherwise, taxpayer dollars would have been wasted because the original site search team failed to factor in base airspace. Single-hospital proponents will again call for one larger regional building to cover patients from Fanny Bay to Port Hardy. That horse has left the barn. There might be more of a case to build on the other side of the Courtenay River, and the onus remains on VIHA to justify its Ryan Road choice. However, St. Joseph’s is not getting any younger and this latest setback will delay the new hospital we need. As it is, we’ll be lucky if the doors open by 2017. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Record Question of the Week This week: In a strong response to our question, 57 per cent of respondents said they are voting yes to extinguish the HST. Next week: Do you approve of a new hospital next to North Island College? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Ap public inquest will study the death of a Courtenay man in Comox Valley RCMP cells in 2009. The findings will hopefully help to comfort his family.
With the controversial Crown Isle hospital site forbidden, the long wait for a new hospital in the Comox Valley just became even longer.
‘Zombies’ causing problems Dear editor, “The poor (homeless) will always be with you.” — J.C. But do they really need to be so rude, crude and disgusting about it? Courtenay has a growing problem right now! Medicated “zombies” are shuffling through our downtown core, urinating and defecating in our parks and parking lots. They are drinking their medication in brown paper bags on our benches under our bridges and on our walk paths. They want your spare change and if you say no they might spit on you, curse you out or even open your car door to challenge you. During our Journey of Discovery, a local politician said that these concerns were a marginal problem. This is not marginal for the people or business affected. If your wife or daughter is afraid to shop downtown or walk sections of our Airport Park, if your cashiers were traumatized by ignorant aggressive, cursing curb dwellers that wander into your store, (without intent to purchase anything) or your 90-year-old customers shoved and assaulted by this extreme brand of crazy, then it would not be marginal, would it? These “zombies” were or are, our family and friends trapped in the cycle of addiction and/or mental illness and in response we need to be a compassionate and caring society. Allowing them to aimlessly loiter in our streets and parks is not compassionate or caring. The proposed homeless shelter in downtown will not solve these problems and with a good neighbour agreement they will not
add to the problem either. Yes, we need a homeless shelter, but what about the concerns of the business and citizens? If you want the support of the people and citizens for this shelter, then listen and address our concerns. It’s obvious that some local politicians don’t really care about what we care about and just want to turn us into
affecting the enjoyment of our parks, our downtown businesses and residences. We need a review of our city bylaws to ensure that acts of aggressive panhandling, public drinking or drunkenness, defecation and loitering are not permitted in our city. We need a mental health unit to operate in conjunction with the police and courts to enforce bylaws These ‘zombies’ were or are, and remove these our family and friends trapped in people from our streets and into the cycle of addiction and/or menmedical tal illness and in response we need proper care or incarcerato be a compassionate and caring tion. Let’s build society. Allowing them to aimlessly menloiter in our streets and parks is not appropriate tal health houscompassionate or caring. ing for those who John Van Egmond cannot live by themselves in a responsible mandowntown Victoria, Nanaimo ner. Let’s take care of these most or Duncan — not a pretty sight needy first and give them a shelwatching desperate people pick ter and get them off the streets. through the cigarette butts in The most needy should be our the restaurant ashtrays. first priority. Let’s make this a win-win by If we don’t demand better addressing the very real concerns right now, we certainly won’t get of the downtown merchants, resi- it. dents and shoppers as part of the Say yes to a homeless shelter, push for this local shelter. and say yes to mental health I was told that this was impos- removing and caring for those sible because the homeless have who desperately need someone rights. Don’t I have rights too, to care. don’t the tax-paying businesses These two issues are tied and citizens have rights? together and without addressing Some politicians don’t think these concerns, the proponents of so and even want to muzzle our this shelter should never get the voice. We will not be silent; I’m support they seek. fed up with allowing continual John Van Egmond, criminal behaviour, which is Courtenay
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Walkout undemocratic Dear editor, With DND apparently slapping down the new hospital site, that chunk of real estate will now be available to build a much larger homeless shelter next to Crown Isle. The DCBIA merchants and their mouthpieces on Courtenay council will be jumping for joy. If the shelter issue were laid to rest, however, we would be deprived of a great deal of entertainment. With their latest theatrics, Mr. Presley and his acolytes have just proved that not all five-year-olds are in kindergarten. Stamped their feet, grabbed their marbles and ran away! Cute. What’s next? Holding their breath till they turn blue? Maybe a (golden) lolly would quell Mr. Presley’s conniptions; perhaps in the form of additional public subsidies for the parasitic Economic Development Society? Our stalwart defender
of the well-heeled seems better! to take pleasure in showSo thanks to the fleeing not only contempt ing councillors for their for Mayor Phelps and humourous tantrum Couns. Leonard and Hill- and for setting such a ian but for fine standard of the institution puerile behavof democracy iour. itself. I can’t wait To be symfor the next pathetic to council meetCoun. Presing… perhaps ley’s position, a coup d’état by I can underGeneralissimo stand his frusJangula and a tration when MURRAY PRESLEY group of mercanthe mayor and tile mercenaries? other councillors do not Say, will Couns. Presbend to his will. ley, Jangula and Theos Don’t his opponents refund the city treasury understand that this a portion of their saldemocracy thing is ary because they willpassé? One person, one ingly chose to evade vote? You’ve got to be their responsibilities? kidding, right? A downtown business Don’t they know that owner would never pay the new paradigm is “one an employee who walked dollar, one vote”? Gosh, off the job, would they? business isn’t democratic, Or will these nomadic so why should governrepresentatives keep ment be? their ill-gotten booty and The sooner the misbuy comfy hiking boots guided mayor and the for their journeys into socialist fringe on counthe political wilderness? G. Reynolds, cil understand these Royston elemental concepts, the
Councillors were petulant Dear editor, I attended the July 19 Courtenay city council meeting to hear the debate around Coun. Presley’s motion against the proposed homeless shelter. I always enjoy a good debate. What I witnessed instead was an amazing, and rather sad display of petulance by city councillors Presley, Jangula and Theos, as they walked out of chambers to deny quorum.
I would not want to say that the whole thing had been staged but it effectively achieved what they could not get by democratic means, a deferment of the vote till next council meeting. I had not seen these type of antics since the days of the old regional district when a former Courtenay representative, acting as chair, urged delegates to walk out. Fortunately at the time her advice was
Abandoning their posts Dear editor, Any elected representative who walks out of a session because he or she isn’t getting his or her way and causes the assembly’s business to come to a halt should be considered to have
resigned. In a military situation, a soldier who abandons his or her post is dealt with firmly. We should expect no less from our elected representatives. Dave Ferguson, Comox Valley
not heeded. I am also appalled by the lack of compassion that many of the local businesses have shown around the homeless shelter. While they mouth platitudes, they were not there in the past when their support was needed, and you can bet, they will not be there in the future. I try not to paint all local businesses with the same brush but they have to speak up if they do not support the position of their association and/or Chamber’s leadership. A shelter is needed. The location, after a long process, has been purchased. Now let us get it built and staffed before too many more winters set in. Brian Charlton, Courtenay
JACK HODGINS (left), Mayor Greg Phelps and a Mountie witness a plaque embedded in a Fifth Street sidewalk commemorating Hodgins’ induction onto the Walk of Achievement. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
Recipient grateful for honour Dear editor, Dianne and I left Courtenay for Denman Island soon after the Friday ceremony and returned home to Victoria only yesterday. Though I was busy teaching a writing workshop during that time, I found myself quite often reliving the Walk of Achievement ceremony and appreciating the honour with a sense of wonder and a good deal of gratitude. Once we were home and I had access to my computer, I checked the stories in the Comox Valley newspapers, and this reinforced my sense of the exceptional privilege and honour bestowed upon me. As I mentioned in my comments, not every writer feels welcome in his or her home territory! Not only has the Walk of Achievement honour made me feel welcome, but it has reminded me of how, in my work, I am constantly drawing upon my affection for and knowledge of the Comox Valley — its history, its landscape, and its people. I appreciate that perhaps the primary purpose of the plaque, the event, and the acknowledgement is to provide encouragement for young people growing up in the Valley with their own dreams. I recognize the importance of providing this sort of recognition, since I can recall feeling as a youngster that my own hopes
were unrealistic and perhaps foolish – knowing of no one else who had grown up in the Comox Valley and written stories about the place or its people. This might have been discouraging enough to make me abandon my dream if my parents, some of my teachers, and my own fascination with the people and history of the area hadn’t helped to keep the dream alive. I am especially pleased that the plaque in the sidewalk is associated with the Laughing Oyster Bookstore! And I am grateful to those who came out to speak, as well as to those who sent e-mails and all those who showed up to witness the ceremony. If this plaque and the publicity surrounding the Friday event provide hope, justification, and inspiration for future writers and other artists growing up in the district, this will give me a good deal of satisfaction. Amongst other things, I am grateful that Dianne and our family (including our grandchildren) were present at the ceremony to witness such generosity and support expressed in the place of my own growing-up years. Thank you again for your hospitality in Courtenay and for this remarkable honour. Jack Hodgins
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Trade discussions with EU being done in secret Dear editor, Canada is facing a number of challenges at the federal, provincial, and local levels. Today, we are facing one particular issue that touches on all these levels of government. The terms of CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) between Canada and the European Union are currently being (secretly) negotiated. This trade agreement has been kept from the public for too long. Although organizations such as CUPE,
Trade Justice Network, APTN, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives among others, have addressed the matter, it has consistently failed to make it into the mainstream media which is the main source of news and information for most of us. This free trade agreement could embed within it devastating implications in the social, political, environmental, as well as economic spheres. As the European Union members and corporations are facing a growing financial
People before dogs Dear editor, Thanks to friends and neighbours who have been supportive in preventing Port Augusta Park from being turned into a dog park. Without dogs, maybe someday the deer will come back. No one ever said dogs shouldn’t have a park, but frankly, Port Augusta Park is too good for them. It’s old,
it’s established, wellkept and peaceful. Dogs and dog traffic aren’t needed in this neighbourhood. Dogs would be just as happy running around a big field somewhere else. And, people on Beaufort Avenue, try selling your house with a dog park on your block. People J. Cates, first. Comox
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crisis, I cannot but conclude that these transnational corporations are becoming more desperate to expand their market here, in Canada. CETA and the resulting policies will affect the lives of each and every Canadian. For instance, the Peace Alliance Winnipeg News identifies some of the major threats: “It’s the biggest free trade deal Canada has ever negotiated. But the public is being left in the dark about Canada-EU trade talks by the federal and provincial governments. This trade deal is not just about trade. It’s a privatization and deregulation designed to undermine local communities and give new powers to multinational corporations.” If CETA is signed it will: • Threaten our
democracy by putting corporate rights first; • Encourage privatization of Canadians’ drinking water and wastewater services; • Threaten local job creation and buy-local policies; • Cause prescription drug costs to skyrocket by at least $2.8 billion per year; • Allow big corporations to ignore or challenge environmental regulations; • Undermine Canadian farmers and endanger local food
security. These only scratch the surface of the matter. My utmost concern is the secrecy under which this trade agreement is being negotiated. I find it alarming that my neighbours and members of the community of Comox Valley are not aware that this trade agreement even exists. I would like our residents in the Comox Valley to get involved in these negotiations and find out how CETA would affect our community. Will our water be privatized? Would our local government services be privatized? And what other effects
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It is my hope that we can empower our community by creating more awareness on federal government policies such as CETA, which too often take place in secrecy resulting in the lack of public discussion and input. Jeannie Graham, Black Creek
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It’s lots of work to care for‘hidden gem’ in Comox The Brooklyn Creek teers will begin trapping Watershed Society (BCWS) fish to temporarily move is set to begin a month of them away from the site. major enhancement work Work crews will move in along the lower section of the first week of August, Brooklyn Creek, thanks to with completion expected the donations of several before September. community business part“We’ve got a two-month ners. fisheries winThe $60,000 dow that we Supporting project, which can actually includes cre- Brooklyn Creek work in,” says ating spawnBCWS presiing and shows you’re com- dent Ken Derkrearing habitat mitted to commu- sen. “We can for salmon and nity involvement get in there in improving the and to protecting July when the adjacent walkwater’s low, ing trail, is a healthy environ- and we have to funded largely ment, and that be out by midthrough contri- you support volSeptember butions from before the fish the Town of unteers who are start to come Comox and the trying to make a back.” Pacific Salmon difference. The BrookFo u n d a t i o n . lyn Creek Ken Derksen W a t e r s h e d The remainder is made up Society, foundfrom community donations. ed in 2007, consists of an “Brooklyn Creek is a eight-member board and vital ecosystem and a real a core of about 30 volunhidden gem, and it’s up to teers. Though its mandate all of us to help protect includes watershed stewit,” says Richard Kerton, ardship, habitat protection, manager of Comox District fish stock assessments and Co-op, which donated to the educational programs, its project. “A lot of people don’t main priority this year has realize that there are wild been the enhancement projcoho and chum salmon that ect. spawn in the creek, and “Any funds we get have this work will help ensure gone into this larger project they’re able to return year work,” says Derksen. “We after year.” do a lot of work that just Later this month, volun- requires hours, not funding,
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KEN DERKSEN, PRESIDENT of Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society, with Comox District Co-op manager Richard Kerton. Donations from businesses like Co-op helped make a major creek enhancement project possible. but there are still material costs, like boardwalks and bringing in machinery. “We’re obviously trying to encourage more businesses to get involved,” he continues. “Supporting Brooklyn Creek shows you’re committed to community involvement and to protecting a healthy environment, and
that you support volunteers who are trying to make a difference.” Although BCWS is just one of many community groups that the Co-op supports each year, says Kerton, he’s proud that the Co-op is able to lend a hand. “Our motto is ‘moving ahead by giving back,’” he
says. “Most people think that just applies to the cash allocation that Co-op members get each year, but it also applies to the community as a whole. We’re owned by the community, we’re part of the community and we’re proud to support community initiatives.” “We have a great little
creek here in the middle of Comox, and it’s worth protecting,” says Derksen. “Every little bit helps.” To learn more about the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society, visit www.bcws.ca or call Ken Derksen at 250339-9567. — Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society
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