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Proud To Be A Part Of The Comox Valley As a longstanding member of the Comox Valley community, Waypoint Insurance is immensely proud to be an integral part of this vibrant and diverse region. We have always believed in the importance of building strong connections with the communities we serve, and Comox Valley holds a special place in our heart.

For years, we've had the privilege of providing insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses in the Comox Valley. Whether it's safeguarding homes, vehicles, or businesses, we strive to offer peace of mind and protection to our fellow community members.

But our commitment to the Comox Valley goes beyond just providing insurance services. We believe in giving back and supporting initiatives that make our community stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive. From sponsoring local events to volunteering with community organizations, we are dedicated to playing an active role in the betterment of the Comox Valley.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives and your community.

Together, Protecting what you love.

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THE COMOX VALLEY HAS

VOTED The Comox Valley Record’s 2024 Readers Choice Results are in! Over 146,607 votes were cast by our dedicated readers! Local favorites like Hot Chocolates in the Best Chocaholic Experience (1108 votes), Bigfoot Donuts (908 votes), and Siefferts (877 votes) reigned supreme, capturing the hearts of readers. Donut & Pastries emerged as the most popular category, with Bigfoot Donuts (908 votes), Cumberland Bakery (433 votes), and Honeygrove Bakery (223 votes) claiming the top spots.

Multiple businesses were neck and neck in categories such as Date Night, Catering Company, Pub, Seafood, Hair Salon, Heating & Cooling Company, House/Commercial Painter, and Furniture/Home Decorating.

A number of businesses garnered recognition in multiple categories, securing finalist and winner badges. Notable mentions include the Phat Parrot (10 nominations), Church Street Taphouse (8 nominations), Comox Valley Dodge (5 nominations), Sereia Day Spa and Atlas Café (6 nominations each), Bigfoot Donuts (5 nominations), and The Curry Cottage (5 nominations).

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! Your dedication to providing exceptional products and services to the Comox Valley community is truly appreciated.

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Thank you Comox Valley for your support

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Valley Girls Dance

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Comox Valley Art Gallery The Potters Place Gallery

FINALIST Triple Heat Dance -Academy of Performing Arts Forbidden Dance Company

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JAM & Co. Luxury Picnics and Events

I am honoured and humbled to have been nominated as Best Photographer among so many talented artists. Photographing your families and milestones brings so much joy and purpose in my life and I can’t wait to see what memories we capture together in 2025.

Reference this ad for $50.00 off your next session with me.

(Valid on classic & premium sessions booked for 2024-2025 only) www.janelleleephotography.ca www.janelleleephotography.ca instagram.com/janelleleephotography

FINALIST Kelly Everill Lisa Joan

FINALIST 40 Knots Winery Chrissie Bowker - CB Projects

■ CHOIR GROUP READER’S CHOICE WINNER Comox Valley Children’s Choir FINALIST Just In Time Choirs Canadian Military Wives Choir

■ GRAPHIC/ WEB DESIGNER READER’S CHOICE WINNER Ethos and Bloom FINALIST Pod Creative - Pieter Vorster Bill Lee (Deerwood Media)

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Kymme Patrick & Susan Bradshaw

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Filberg Festival

Carrie Lemke

FINALIST Nautical Days Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

FINALIST Christy Vanden Amie Webster

■ LOCAL FESTIVAL/ CONCERT / EVENT

■ MUSICIANS/SINGERS

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Valley Girls Dance LIVE FINALIST Nautical Days Filberg Festival

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Amanda Hicks FINALIST Time Well Wasted Shotgun Kelly

■ PHOTOGRAPHER

■ LOCAL KIDS EVENT READER’S CHOICE WINNER CV Kids Playhouse FINALIST Lake Trail’s Fun Fair Black Creek Fall Fair

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

WINNER: Best Accountant Bay & Associates | Left to right: Deb Kitchener, Trina Bay & Sarah Parsons

Karen McKinnon FINALIST Janelle Lee Photography Bella Photo - Ali Roddam

■ LOCAL PERFORMER

■ THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS

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Valley Girls Dance

Sid Williams Theatre

FINALIST Boondock Allyson Leet

FINALIST Sitka Stage and Screen Courtenay Little Theatre

Thank You For Your Vote of Confidence Comox Valley!

Dan Wilson, B.Comm., RI, AACI, P.App. (Fellow), CRP Principal/Senior Appraiser

Home Appraiser/ Inspector

917A Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay Office: 250-338-7323 Fax:250-338-8779 | dan-wsj@shaw.ca

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RIES AND WINNER IN 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES CATEGO 3 HEALTH & BEAUTY CATEGORIES e Hendrickson, Sereia Day Spa | Back row left to right – Hayle na Featherstone .

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Sereia Day Spa

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Mackenzie Gartside & Associates Bigfoot Donuts

Connor Carruthers, Renata Gilroy, Rhian Front row – Amanda Lohman, Isabelle Campbell

Taco Bandido would like the thank all of our customers for their support.

We would like to show our gratitude with customer appreciation day

Elegance Redefined, Taste Perfected

HAPPY HOUR TACOS ALL DAY Thursday Nov 7

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■ CUSTOMER SERVICE

■ PLACE TO GET MILITARY DISCOUNT

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Sereia Day Spa FINALIST

Mackenzie Gartside & Associates Bigfoot Donuts

Woofy’s by Paw Street Market Ltd FINALIST

■ DATE NIGHT

Comox Valley Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ace Brewing Company Limited

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■ RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY

Locals Restaurant

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Atlas Cafe Martine’s Bistro Blackfin Pub

■ EVENT VENUE

West Coast Karma FINALIST

Design Therapy Hot Chocolates & Cakebreak Artisan Bakery

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

■ SERVICE GROUP

40 Knots Winery

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Filberg Park Two Eagles Lodge

■ HIKING TRAILS READER’S CHOICE WINNER Seal Bay FINALIST

Nymph Falls Paradise Meadows Forbidden Plateau

YANA FINALIST

CATS Cat Advocates Teaching & Saving Society Rotary Clubs

■ SWIMMING HOLE BEACH READER’S CHOICE WINNER Comox Lake FINALIST

■ NEW BUSINESS 2 YEARS OR LESS READER’S CHOICE WINNER Sereia Day Spa FINALIST

CV Kids Playhouse Flow State Float & Wholeness

Nymph Falls Goose Spit

So Much Joy Under Our Roof!

Stay Playful. Stay Relaxed ... with us!

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Cooks Restaurant

FINALIST Honey Grove Bakery Cumberland Village Bakery

FINALIST Phat Parrot George’s Food Bar Ltd.

WINNER: BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT Curry Cottage | left to right: Rashim Sohal & Sunny Sohal

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Effective November 1st we will be open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday to Sunday.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Get expert advice from our knowledgeable staff on caring for your plants during the fall and winter months.

MON-SAT 9-6:30

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Thank you for supporting Local Business One Month Winter Break - Closed December 15 To January 15

Our Customer Appreciation Event IS COMING SOON!

NOVEMBER VEMBER 13-15 ENTIRE STORE

WE APPRECIATE YOU & FOR YEARS OF BUSINESS IN THE COMOX VALLE ALLEY !

REG. PRICED ITEMS

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■ LUNCH SPOT

■ NACHOS

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Atlas Café

Land & Sea Brewing Company Ltd.

FINALIST Comox Soup Shack Phat Parrot

■ CHICKEN WINGS

■ FISH & CHIPS

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Land & Sea Brewing Company Ltd.

Off the Hook, Comox

FINALIST Church St. Taphouse Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub

FINALIST Surfside Fish’n Chips Dockside Fish & Chips

FINALIST Old Farm Market The Soup Pot

■ CHOCAHOLIC EXPERIENCE

■ INDIAN RESTAURANT

■ MOCKTAIL

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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READER’S CHOICE WINNER

Cakebread Artisan Bakery & Hot Chocolates

The Curry Cottage Tap & Grill

FINALIST

FINALIST Manvirro’s Indian Grill Spice Hut Indian Cuisine

Dark Side Chocolates Love’s Ice Cream

Thank you for your continued support!!

215 Church St, Comox

www.ChurchStTaphouse.com Hello@ChurchStTaphouse.com

Instagram & FB: @churchsttaphouse

FINALIST Church St. Taphouse Ace Brewing Company Limited

■ MEAL UNDER $10 READER’S CHOICE WINNER Butchers Block

Church St. Taphouse FINALIST Browns Socialhouse, Courtenay Off Main

■ TACOS/BURRITOS READER’S CHOICE WINNER Taco Bandido FINALIST Biblio Taco Phat Parrot

■ CAESAR READER’S CHOICE WINNER Church St. Taphouse FINALIST Atlas Cafe Fluid Bar & Grill

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■ COFFEE SHOP

■ FINE DINING

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

Bigfoot Donuts

Martine’s Bistro

FINALIST The Mill Coffee Milano Coffee, Courtenay

FINALIST Locals at the Old House Il Falcone

■ DOUGHNUT & PASTRIES

■ FOOD TRUCK

■ COCKTAIL

■ BREAKFAST BRUNCH

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Atlas Café

Tidal Café

FINALIST Church St. Taphouse Blackfin Pub

FINALIST Off Main The Hen and Hog

■ MARTINI

■ CATERING COMPANY

FINALIST Cumberland Bakery Honey Grove Bakery

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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■ FAST FOOD

■ HAPPY HOUR DEAL

Atlas Café

JAM & Co. Luxury Picnics and Events

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

Phat Parrot

Browns Socialhouse, Courtenay

Bigfoot Donuts

FINALIST Phat Parrot As You Like it Products & Catering The Curry Cottage - Tap & Grill

Thank you for all of your support and continually inviting us to be part of your events. What an incredible community to be part of.

To all the nominees, finalists and winners, well done!

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FINALIST Black Market Food Truck Surfside Fish’n Chips

FINALIST Match Eatery & Public House The Curry Cottage - Tap & Grill

Thank you Comox Valley for all your support over the past years. We appreciate all your business.

Chef Laura and Team

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CHEERS

Love to all of you who came to visit us this season. We’re honoured and grateful for your support!

Rachel & Sanchia and the Love’s team 250 6th Street Downtown Courtenay find today’s fresh sheet at www.atlascafe.ca atlascafe.ca

2750 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, BC 250 -218-6121 lovesicecream.ca www.lovesicecream.ca

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■ LOCAL CHEF READER’S CHOICE WINNER Garret - Phat Parrot

FINALIST Benino Italian Café & Gelato Blue Spruce Ice Cream

FINALIST Jonathan Frazier - Locals/NIC Dave Shackleford Church St. Taphouse

■ LOCAL BREWERY

■ LOCAL DISTILLERY

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Land & Sea Brewing Company Ltd.

Wayward Distillery

FINALIST Ace Brewing Company Limited Gladstone Brewing Co.

FINALIST Shelter Point Phrog Hornby Island

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Come for Sunday Masala Prime Rib. Book your Christmas Party with us, discounts available for Catering.

2002 Comox Ave A, Comox | 250-941-0044 |

https://www.thecurrycottage-tapgrill.com

WINNER & FINALIST in eight Food & Drink cate gories The team of Church Street Taphouse

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READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Church St. Taphouse

Butcher’s Block

FINALIST Land & Sea Brewing Company Roy’s Towne Pub Griffin Pub

FINALIST Comox Soup Shack Old Farm Market

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Blackfin Pub

FINALIST Shamrock Farm Cat and Crow Farm

FINALIST Church St. Taphouse Phat Parrot

■ LOCAL WINERY

■ PIZZA

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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40 Knots Winery

Boonies Pizza

FINALIST Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery Coastal Black Estate Winery

FINALIST Islander Pizza & Pasta Riders Pizza

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Atlas Cafe

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Gigi’s Oysters FINALIST Off The Hook Comox Comox Wharf Sushi Jo

FINALIST The Curry Cottage Phat Parrot

■ RESTAURANT WITH GLUTEN FREE READER’S CHOICE WINNER Off The Hook Comox FINALIST Phat Parrot The Curry Cottage - Tap & Grill

■ SUSHI READER’S CHOICE WINNER Sushi Jo FINALIST Sushi Wara Sushi Kobo

Thank You FOR VOTING FOR US!!!

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Fresh, local fare from Comox Valley and Vancouver Island producers. localscomoxvalley.com | 250-338-6493

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■ DOG GROOMING READER’S CHOICE WINNER Studio 79 FINALIST Dodge City Dog Grooming Scrub a Mutt

■ DOG TRAINING READER’S CHOICE WINNER Run a Mutt Dog Services Ltd. FINALIST Jasmin Bolen Isle Dogs Training

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PETS continued ■ PET FRIENDLY BUSINESS

■ PET WALKER

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READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Run a Mutt

Van Isle Veterinary Hospital

FINALIST Pawsitive Dog Walking Kailey Naswell

FINALIST Island Tides Veterinary Hospital Comox Valley Animal Hospital

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Mackenzie Gartside & Associates FINALIST Woofy’s by Paw Street Market Ltd. Dogs Do Smile

■ PET SUPPLY STORE READER’S CHOICE WINNER Woofy’s by Paw Street Market Ltd.

FINALIST: BEST PET SUPPLY Bosley’s Courtenay | The team

FINALIST Dogs Do Smile Bosley’s Courtenay

Thank you for Voting for us Comox Valley!!!

Valley!!!

HAPPY TAILS START HERE

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Derek - Fit Chiro

FINALIST Kelsy Bru - The Remedy Room Matt O’Meara

FINALIST Clay Ward Rachel Poff - Origin Integrated Health

■ BARBER

■ DENTIST OFFICE

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Acreview Dental Clinic

FINALIST Barber Pole Barbershop Joey - The Head Shed

FINALIST Cumberland Dental Beaufort Family Dental

■ BEAUTY SERVICES

■ HAIR SALON

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Head Shed

FINALIST Level 10 Eurospa Bree - Your Nooks and Crannies

FINALIST Hairpins Boutique Salon Emma Greene Hair Level 10 Eurospa

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BEST PET STORE BEST PET FRIENDLY STORE BEST PLACE TO GET A MILITARY DISCOUNT Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We’re grateful for your support and proud to provide the Comox Valley with high-quality pet food and service. We appreciate you!

We would like to thank everyone that nominated us, it means a lot. Thanks!

We have afternoon spots for our off leash hikes.

THANK YOU COMOX VALLEY THANK YOU www.woofys.ca

Reachable on Facebook and Instagram

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■ HEARING AID PROVIDER

■ LOCAL SPA READER’S CHOICE WINNER

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Connect Hearing, Comox FINALIST Costco Jason Gordon

Sereia Day Spa FINALIST Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa Oh spa

■ INDIVIDUAL HAIR STYLIST

■ MANICURE / PEDICURE

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Emma Greene

Sereia Day Spa

FINALIST Katie - The Head Shed Melissa Pay - Claude Bigler & Friends

FINALIST Pearly Nails Pampered & Polished Beauty Bar

FINALIST: Best Manicure/Pedicure Pearly Nails & Spa | Simone Deng

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Our bright and inviting studio offers a safe, body positive space to explore the potential of your health and well-being.

With a focus on flexibility, our schedule offers classes or 1:1’s for all ages and abilities. Check out our website or scan the QR code for more info

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■ MEDICAL AESTHETICS READER’S CHOICE WINNER Skin Rejuvenation by Jenny FINALIST Derm Essentials Whitewave

■ PHYSIOTHERAPIST READER’S CHOICE WINNER The Joint Physiotherapy FINALIST

Coastal Physiotherapy & Sports Full Moon Physiotherapy

■ NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN

■ REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

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Connor Carruthers - Sereia Day Spa

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■ THERAPIST READER’S CHOICE WINNER Laura Forseth FINALIST Rebecca Lafleur Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy

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Bay & Associates

Brianne Clare - Nicole Cahoon

FINALIST Karen Guinan- MNP Daryl Robbins Robbins & Company

FINALIST Robbins & Company Chartered Professional Accountants Jasmin Badrin

(250) 334-0209

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#204 1025 Cliffe Ave www.level10eurospa.com

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SERVICES continued ■ FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISOR READER’S CHOICE WINNER Grant Powers - Coastwood Private Wealth FINALIST Kevin Pantuso Keith Gibson

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Massey Electric

Jenn Wells - Piercy’s

FINALIST Ash Tree Electric Tilley Electrical Contracting Inc.

FINALIST Liz Taylor - Piercy’s Krista Manuel - Toneff’s

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PROFESSIONAL ■ HOME INSPECTOR COMPANY

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FINALIST Dan Wilson - Jackson & Assoc.

Scott Sutherland

FINALIST Splash of Colour Painting Dove Creek Painting TPM (The Painting Machine) Colours of the wind Painting

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■ LANDSCAPER GARDNER

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Lavenders Blue Gardens & Landscaping

FINALIST Brian Benediction Contracting Valley Prototyping and Custom Cutting

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ACCEPTING NEW AND OLD CLIENTS Dr. Erika Kneeland, ND APPLE NATUROPATHIC AND AESTHETICS

LOCATED ON 4-224 6TH ST COURTENAY BC WWW.HAIRPINS.CA CALL US @ 250-338-7467 OR BOOK ONLINE: HAIRPINS.CA

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Meagan Saccucci

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FINALIST Danielle Campbell - FYI Dr. Amber Vinge

■ MECHANIC

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501 4th St #207, Courtenay ● 250-338-1941 ● www.baycpa.ca baycpa.ca

Cody Love

LARK Plumbing

FINALIST Care Automotive DN Auto Corporation

FINALIST Dale - Dale’s Plumbing Blackwater Plumbing

■ MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL

■ REALTOR / TEAM

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Mackenzie Gartside FINALIST Jenn Beks - The Mortgage Group Kimberly Pierce - Invis Pacific

■ NOTARY

Aaron Kitto - Pemberton Holmes FINALIST Ellis & Zaal- Exp Realty Denny Featherstone - ReMax Ocean Pacific

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Daryl Robbins FINALIST Dale Roberts, Old House Elisabeth Lee, Notary

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We are so grateful to have been chosen as one of the top three travel agencies in Comox Valley.

We welcome you to reach out to us for any travel needs.

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FINALIST Brian McLean Chevrolet Toyota

FINALIST Comox Valley Dodge DN Auto

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READER’S CHOICE WINNER Blue Toque

Check us out at: islandlaser.ca info@islandlaser.ca

250-898-7736

FINALIST Sweet Salvage Isla Consignment

Thank you for choosing us as the winner for best food truck!

Introducing our 2nd food trailer

- The Phat Parrot on the Fly for all your events in 2025 Fall hours Thurs-Mon 11-6 until Dec 1

FINALIST: BEST APPLIANCE STORE ct Parkers Appliance | Dustin and Lisa, with one of their top produ

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250-465-1630 phatparrotevents@gmail.com | phatparrot.ca

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■ BEST THRIFT STORE

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Too Good to be Threw

West Coast Karma

FINALIST CATS Thrift Corner Lake Trail Thrift Store

FINALIST Kradles Podlings

■ BIKE SHOP

■ DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Comox Bike Co

Little Seedlings Daycare

FINALIST Mountain City Cycle Trail Bicycles

FINALIST Tigger Too Inglis

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Laughing Oyster Book Shop Ltd

United Floors

FINALIST Second Page Used Books Nearly New

FINALIST End of the Roll Home Depot

To inquire please email us at countryk9care@gmail.com

www.countrycaninecare.ca

WE’RE OVER THE MOON! Thank you for voting for us in the top 3 lingerie stores in the Readers’ Choice Awards

431 Fifth Street 250-897-7488 Secretdrawers.com www.secretdrawers.com

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TEN We’re celebrating 10 this year…

Thank you for your votes!

TOP 10 IN CANADA 10TH ANNUAL EVENT The Coldest Night of the Year

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is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

Join us on February 22, 2025 Team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.

DONATE VOLUNTEER WALK SPONSOR To REGISTER go to

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Best Auto Service Shop & Oil Change WE WORK ON ALL MAKES & MODELS OF CARS & TRUCKS 150 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay, BC

250-703-0303 www.careautomotive.ca

WINNER: Furniture Home Decorating Design Therapy | The team

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Garden Works

The Old Farm Market

FINALIST Anderton Nursery Outback Nursery

FINALIST Thrifty Foods Costco

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Thank you for choosing us! la-z-boyvi.com

Make a reservation today!

Call 250-339-5252 or 1-877-339-5252 ambassadortransportation.net

Nanaimo 4950 Uplands Drive (250) 756-4114 Courtenay 2937 Kilpatrick Ave (250) 871-6074 Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) (250) 382-5269

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■ HOSPITALITY ACCOMMODATIONS READER’S CHOICE WINNER Kingfisher Pacific Resort& Spa FINALIST The Old House Hotel Two Eagles Lodge

■ HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE ■ INSURANCE PROVIDER Thank you for your support Comox Valley!

250-465-2490 office@trcs.ca www.tempriteclimatesolutions.com

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FINALIST Midland Tools Central Builders

FINALIST BCAA Tyler Iwanson - Sun Life

Thank you for your Votes!!!!

for recognizing our quality and commitment to our clients and community. Your votes reinforce our dedication to excellence

Elevate Your Kitchen With Smeg Countertop And Large Appliances.

Come in as a client, leave as our friend.

Providing Premium and Specialty Appliances To The North Island For Over 30 Years.

416A Puntledge Road 250-334-3666 www.courtenayappliances.ca

DesignTherapyHome.ca 291 5th Street, Downtown Courtenay

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for Voting for us Comox Valley!!!

Travel is easier with Coastal Rides.

- Private Rides - Shared Ride - Scheduled or on demand - Local and cross island

FINALIST: BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE Midland Tools | Ryan, the owner

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“Comox Valley Dodge, where serving our community is our #1 priority”

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Dry Automotive

FINALIST Shipwrecked Bead Shop I-Hos Galley

FINALIST Jiffy Lube Comox Valley Dodge

FINALIST: BEST TRANSPORTATION Coastal Rides | Left to Right: Phil, Andrew, Cathi, Brittney and

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Comox valley’s cold climate heat pump experts. Serving the Comox valley since 2005

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■ OPTICAL READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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FYI Doctors

Advanced Property Management

FINALIST Mosaic Visionworks Optometry

FINALIST Penny Lane Property Management Pacific Quorum (Vancouver Island) Properties Inc.

■ PHARMACY READER’S CHOICE WINNER Courtenay Pharmacy

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FINALIST Coast Surf Shop Happy’s Source for Sports

■ SHOE STORE

■ TIRE SHOP

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Kal Tire

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FINALIST Fountain Tire Tireland

Thank you, Comox Valley, for voting!

We love being part of this community.

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Comoxvalleytoyota.com https://comoxvalleytoyota.com/ 445 Crown Isle Blvd Courtenay 250.338.6761

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FINALIST: Best Hospitality Accommodations Old House | The team from Old House and Oh Spa, top three finalists in the Spa and Hospitality categ

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Thank you Comox Valley for making us THE #1 RV DEALER AGAIN We appreciate your support and would like to thank all of our customers for your business!

We have a perfect choice for you.

HOME IS WHERE YOU PARK IT. DL #11148

Bringing families together for 39 years in the Comox Valley.

SALES AND PARTS DEPT. 2800 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

1.250-338-5355

Sunwest RV Centre Celebrating 37 Years in Business in the Comox Valley

www.sunwestrv.com

SERVICE DEPT. 2683 Moray Ave, Courtenay

1.250-338-5344

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WINNER: Best Tire Shop Kal Tire | The team

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WINNER: Best Appliance Store Courtenay Appliances | Left to right – Che, Karen, Harsha, Chantelle, Darryl & Kirk

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■ TOY STORE READER’S CHOICE WINNER Whale’s Tale Toys FINALIST Planet Kids Your Move Games and Puzzles

■ WOMEN’S FASHION STORE/ACCESSORIES READER’S CHOICE WINNER Cherry Wine Fashions FINALIST West Coast Karma Isla Consignment

■ TRANSPORTATION

■ WOMEN’S LINGERIE

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Ambassador Shuttle

Secret Drawers

FINALIST Joe’s Taxi Coastal Rides

FINALIST Areja Lingerie & Loungewear Winners

Sterling Silver Premium Beef

WINNER: Best Transportation Ambassador Shuttle | Peter

Not all AAA beef is the same. Only the best, top quality two-thirds of Canadian AAA beef is worthy of the Sterling Silver brand, making it a cut above the rest.

Guaranteed to be tender, juicy and flavourful or your money back!

Thank you Comox Valley for all your votes!

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■ LOCAL SPORTS LEAGUE

■ MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

READER’S CHOICE WINNER

Comox Valley Pickleball

Comox Valley Boxing Club

FINALIST Comox Valley United Soccer Club Komox Masters’ Baseball

FINALIST Goblins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Gracie Jiu Jitsu Courtenay The Academy of Martial Arts

■ LOCAL COACH ■ FITNESS CENTRE OR GYMS READER’S CHOICE WINNER BodyNetix Professional Fitness Training FINALIST Comox Community Centre Wild + United Athletics Inc.

■ GOLF COURSE READER’S CHOICE WINNER Mulligans Golf Course FINALIST Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community Comox Golf Club

READER’S CHOICE WINNER Sheri Roffey - Gymnastics FINALIST Coach Lacey Butler CV Raiders Cheer Jennifer Mudge

■ LOCAL SPORTS TEAM READER’S CHOICE WINNER Comox Valley Kickers Rugby FINALIST Raiders Cheer Comox Valley Raiders Football

250.897.2106

■ PERSONAL TRAINER READER’S CHOICE WINNER Raida Bolton FINALIST Juan Blancas, Lewis Centre Megan Penney

■ YOGA / PILATES STUDIO READER’S CHOICE WINNER Catherine Reid Yoga FINALIST Aligned Movement Studios Studio IPF: Inner Pursuit Fitness

Kitty Coleman

2729A MORAY AVE. COURTENAY

THANK YOU

Thank you for your votes for Best Local Craft Fair in the 2024 Reader’s Choice

for voting for us in 2024!

Visit our Website for Christmas Events

The staff at Dry Automotive Services would like to

Auto Service -Repair Shop

6183 Whitaker Rd, Courtenay 250-338-6901 | woodlandgardens.ca www.woodlandgardens.ca

Individual Mechanic Cody Love

Owned and operated by the K’omoks First Nation since 1995 3310 Comox Road, Courtenay BC IHosGallery.com

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS Book Your Inspection www.mindfulinspections.ca Pam Beynonbrown 1.250.218.3201 Additional Services: Appliance Recall Check, Infrared, WETT Inspections Inspectors in BC must be licensed with Consumer Protection BC. Members of the HIABC meet a higher standard and complete annual continued education. Ask your inspector questions. Trust who you hire.

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Independently owned and operated since 2018

Thank you for voting us

“Best Burger” in the Comox Valley six years in a row!

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Thank you Gunter Brothers

Thank you Pendleton and

Thank you Rock Bottom

Meat Co for supplying the

Two Roads Farms for the

Farms. Beautiful tomatoes

local beef that make our

lovingly grown cucumbers.

and spicy peppers make

burgers special.

Thousands of pounds pickled

summers a delight.

and served year long.

OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY FROM 11:00-9:00 visit us at 3273 third street, cooksrestaurant.ca or call 250 400 4222  cooks.restaurant

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