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THE
COMOX VALLEY

VOLUME 31 | NO. 05
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 $1.25 Petunia ■ 21
NEWS
Foundation funds the community
The Comox Valley Community Foundation
Enrichment Awards were presented Friday
afternoon, with nearly $125,000 in funds dis-
tributed.
■ P3

Azer returns home without children

A trip to the Middle East did not produce
the desired result for the mother of four Comox
Valley children allegedly abducted by their
father.
■ P3

Valley tax rates reasonable

In terms of assessed property values, Comox
Valley municipalities appear to be faring well
in relation to other central Vancouver Island
locations.
■ P5

Island Health contracting out MRIs

Island Health has hired Vancouver Island
MRI, a private clinic in Courtenay, on a tem-
porary basis to carry out 900 MRIs locally
between now and March 31.
■ P20
ARTS
Up-and-comer with Centerpiece
Thursday Night Jazz, presented by Georgia
Straight Jazz Society at The Avalanche Bar &
Grill, introduces a new lineup to the schedule
when Centerpiece Jazz Quartet takes the stage
on Jan. 21.
■ P21
SPORTS
Multiple sclerosis fundraiser
Ski for MS is a great way to help people
affected by MS in your community and earn a
fun, inspiring and free day on the slopes.
■ P23

Glacier Kings drop a pair

The Comox Valley Glacier Kings lost 5-4 in
overtime to the Westshore Wolves and 6-3 to
the Oceanside Generals over the weekend.
■ P23
FEATURES
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NEWS
Community foundation doles out funds
The Comox Valley Com-
munity Foundation award-
ed 18 charities with grants
ranging from $500 to near-
ly $20,000 at its annual
Community Enrichment
Awards, Friday, at the
Comox Community Centre.
The organizations fall
within one of five areas
of interest supported by
the foundation: arts and
culture, environment and
parks, health and welfare,
education and youth, and
seniors.
Special Olympian Jake Hooper
addresses the crowd at the
2016 Comox Valley Community
Foundation Enrichment Awards.
PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
Azer returns from Middle East without her children
“We are always so
pleased to be able to make
these grants,” foundation
president Dr. Norman Car-
ruthers said. “We feel priv-
ileged to be able to assist
the many groups working
tirelessly to improve our
community.”
This year, the founda-
tion will award $250,000
to local charities and
students, including the
$124,000-plus distribut-
ed Friday. This brings the
total amount returned to
the community since the
inception of the foundation
to $1.75 million.
The foundation also
administers a number of
endowment funds for local
organizations whose total
awards, disbursed in late-
2015, amounted to more
than $63,000. Later this
year, $27,500 in scholar-
ships and bursaries will be
awarded to students. The
foundation has also set
aside funds for new com-
munity grants that will be
awarded later this year.
“It’s inspiring to hear
first-hand from the recipi-
ents how the CVCF funds
impact each organization
and the community as a
whole,” said Carruthers.
Currently, the founda-
late October with the goal of finding
Representatives from the Courtenay Recreational Association
accept a $19,800 cheque.
PHOTO BY PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
tion has assets totalling there will be an ongoing
$11 million. All assets are source of funding for local
invested in perpetuity so initiatives.
386 Komox Air Cadet Squadron
Comox Valley Folk Society
Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue Society
Comox Valley Hospice Society
Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association
Comox Valley Special Olympics
Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society
Comox Valley Transition Society
Courtenay Recreational Association
Cumberland Empire Events Society
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North Society
LUSH Valley Action Society
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society
Stepping Stones
The Free Book Bank for Kids, School District #71
Village of Cumberland Recreation
Volunteer Comox Valley
Total:
COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com ■ Tuesday, January 19, 2016 ■ 3
IN BRIEF
Comox discusses strategic plan
It’s going to be a very busy year for the Town
of Comox.
That’s according to Richard Kanigan, the
town’s chief administrative officer who pre-
sented council with a status update on the
2015-2018 strategic plan at Wednesday’s com-
mittee of the whole meeting.
“It’s a challenging year in terms of projects
ahead … we’re not really looking for more.”
One of the larger undertakings is the Marina
Park vitalization project.
Coun. Russ Arnott inquired about the water
use for the proposed splash park, and whether
the water could be recycled.
Kanigan explained there would be an under-
ground storage for used water, and the grey
water could be used for the washrooms.
Staff will bring forward a draft financial
plan document to the next committee of the
whole meeting set for Jan. 27.
–Erin Haluschak
Dog licence initiative presented
$3,000
$5,000 In order to help animal control and welfare
$5,000 for residents and pets in the town, dog trainer
$4,000 Carrie Lumsden presented council with a dog
$1,985 licence initiative for review.
$24,000 Kanigan explained the proposal is interest-
$5,500 ing, but believed “it’s trying to fix a problem
$5,800 that maybe we don’t have.”
$19,800 He added there are a lot of elders or shut-in
$6,500 residents with dogs who keep them on a lead,
$5,000 and he believes the town doesn’t require a
$10,000 licensing service.
$8,000
$10,000 “It’s up to the owners. A dog that is loose and
$6,500 sent to doggie jail - there’s a cost.”
$499 Coun. Russ Arnott acknowledged the quick
$2,580 response of the town’s bylaw enforcement offi-
$1,550 cer in past dog-related incidents.
–Erin Haluschak
$124,414
St. Joe’s board appointments
St. Joseph’s General Hospital announced the
appointment of the chair and vice-chair of the
St. Joseph’s General Hospital Board of Direc-
tors last week.

■ Erin Haluschak
erin.haluschak
@comoxvalleyrecord.com
One hundred and fifty days since
her children went missing, Alison
Azer has returned to the Comox Val-
ley following a trip to Kurdistan with-
out her children.
In August, Azer received word her
ex-husband - Dr. Saren Azer (also
known as Salahaddin Mahummu-
di-Azer) - hadn’t returned to Canada
from a court-approved trip to Europe
with her children Sharvahn, 11, Roje-
vahn, 9, Dersim, 7 and Meitan, 3.
In a Facebook post last week, Azer
wrote she travelled to the country in
her children.
“On Dec. 1, I was able to share the
incredible news that we discovered
where Saren was hiding the children.
I was optimistic that they would soon
be released and returned to Canada.”
She noted complications arose from
Saren’s unwillingness to comply with
international law.
“I tried everything I could think of,
nothing worked. On the 150th day of
my children’s abduction, I returned to
Canada with the heaviest of hearts. I
wouldn’t wish an hour of this night-
mare on anyone.”
Last month, Alison said through
social media the children remain
found but not freed.
“They are being held in a guard-
❝ I am terrified for them
and losing hope for their safe
recovery.
❞ ALISON AZER
ed compound. It is very cold now,
especially where they are, and there
is no central heating. They are not
schooled and have no other children
nearby,” she wrote.
“I am terrified for them and losing
hope for their safe recovery. In these
myriad moments of despair, I am
grateful to you for your strength and
solidarity. If only it was enough to
bring them home.”
For more information, visit finda-
zerkidsnow.com.
Chris Kelsey has been reappointed as chair,
while Sandy Dreger was appointed vice-chair.
Kelsey is a partner with the law firm of
Swift Datoo Law Corporation in Courtenay. He
was originally appointed chair by the Bishop
of Victoria in November 2013, after serving as
vice-chair for two years. He has been a member
of the board of directors since 2008.
Dreger’s lengthy association with St. Joseph’s
began 35 years ago. She started as a nurse at
St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1980 and progressed to
hold various leadership roles.
The hospital is governed by a board of direc-
tors appointed by the owner, the Bishop of Vic-
toria, under authority of the Hospital Act and
operates under an Affiliation Agreement with
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Affordable housing remains a Courtenay council priority

ating funds,” Hillian ment had invested “About half the peo- ive housing project of property on Braid-
said.
Ronna-Rae Leon- ❝ We can’t
just keep lay-
more than $2.9 mil-
lion to provide sub-
ple living there are on
social assistance and
staffed 24 hours a
day. But Jangula says
wood that’s probably
worth $250,000.”
ard, a former coun- sidized housing and half of them are work- operating the facility The BC Non-Prof-
■ Scott Stanfield cillor who organized ing these things rent supplements for ing poor,” said Jangu- will exceed $500,000 it Housing Associa-
scott.stanfield a recent forum about onto municipal more than 740 Cour- la, noting the City has a year. tion has expanded
@comoxvalleyrecord.com affordable hous- tenay households, also donated land to “In the last five the Rental Hous-
A study of rental
ing issues, notes the
federal government
taxpayers.
❞
MAYOR LARRY JANGULA
according to BC
Housing.
Habitat for Humanity.
In another devel-
years roughly, pro-
vincial and municipal
ing Index, which
includes a variety of
housing in B.C. sug- dropped the national Last year, the prov- opment, the City has taxpayers have spent statistics and lists
gests the system has housing program in around it. On a local ince and BC Housing purchased an East over $1 million on the jobs of renters
failed single mothers the early-90s. level, community purchased the Wash- Courtenay property housing in the Comox in B.C. communities.
and seniors, and cre- “Immediately, the acceptance I think is ington Apartments at Braidwood Road, Valley. What we had For more information
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BC Non-Profit Hous-
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study indicates about
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There’s just no way
ects.”
As of last March,
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■ Scott Stanfield
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@comoxvalleyrecord.com
In terms of assessed prop-
erty values, Comox Valley
municipalities appear to be
faring well in relation to other
central Vancouver Island loca-
tions.
Comox, Courtenay and
Cumberland have the third,
fifth and sixth-lowest residen-
tial tax rates, respectively, out
of 14 mid-Island communities,
according to the B.C. Assess-
ment Authority. The rate in
Comox is $3.47 per $1,000 in
assessed value. Courtenay is
$4.16 and Cumberland $4.52.
Mayor Paul Ives says Comox
rates remain affordable due to
a long-term focus on keeping
debt low and “paying as we go”
by ensuring any debt is for as
short a term as possible. He
also notes the Town has been
investing in sustainable infra-
structure utilizing federal and
provincial funding programs
wherever possible.
New initiative brings healthy lifestyle ideas to families
A creative, new initiative
has been created through a
grant from the Credit Unions
of British Columbia to the
North Island Success By 6
regions of the Comox Valley,
Campbell River and Mt. Wad-
dington.
Recipes for Healthy Begin-
nings will bring healthy life-
style ideas to families at no
cost, thanks to the Credit
Unions.
This colourful, fun project
is intended to engage families
of children up to six years
old and provide healthy infor-
mation on early development,
play and art activities, nutri-
tious snacks and interactive
songs which have also been
translated into Kwakwa’ala.
The “recipe cards” are in
bright, colourful card sets
meant to be taken home for
family play (indoors and out),
cooking together and learning
songs. The activity cards also
reference many websites that
are reliable sources of infor-
mation in the area of early
childhood development, play,
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policing costs (70 per cent as a
community under 15,000) and
by having a largely volunteer
fire department (five full-time
and 45 paid on-call volunteers)
compared to a number of these
communities,” Ives said.
While tax rates and proper-
ty values are relational, City
of Courtenay CAO David Allen
notes the importance of exam-
ining the type and level of ser-
vices provided.  For example,
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community does not take into
consideration staffing levels or
responsibilities of one entity
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“Since every community’s
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and learn about other resourc-
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Starman: An unintentional memorial

■ Terry Farrell
terry.farrell
@comoxvalleyrecord.com
This wasn’t meant to be a memorial concert.
When Doug Cox first conceptualized Starman: An
Acoustic Evening of David Bowie Songs, the thought of
it being a posthumous tribute to the influential English
rock star was inconceivable. But a lot can happen in a
year.
“Absolutely, it was a shock,” said Cox, when discuss-
ing the news of Bowie’s death, Jan. 10. “But it’s not
going to change much of the production, other than
what we say.
“It’s been a shock to all of us, working on this show.
We’ve all be working really hard at it and to be that far
inside of somebody’s art and then hear that they passed
away, it becomes pretty personal.”
Timing of Bowie’s death has actually set the promo-
tional end of the production back a bit. Out of respect
for the artist, Cox has refrained from an advertising
push that should have started a week ago.
“We have actually stopped sending out any informa-
tion for the past few days. We are trying to honour him
and we don’t want to take advantage of, or appear that
we are taking advantage of his death. This is something
we have been working on for a year.”
Cox has recruited a solid cast of professional musi-
cians for the tour, including Juno award-winning sing-
er/songwriter Helen Austin, and Shaun Verreault of
Wide Mouth Mason.
Other members of the show include Cox’s long-time Tidemark Theatre on Feb. 5 and Cox expects the shows
collaborator Sam Hurrie, Linda McRae (Spirit of the to be popular because of Bowie’s wide appeal.
West), percussionist Robin Layne (Locarno) and Cana- “He had a profound influence on anyone my age,”
dian bassist extraordinaire Rick May. said the 53-year-old Cox. “Bowie is one of the few peo-
Cox said recruiting musicians for this project was the ple who could cross over from absolute art, to pop star.
easy part. There’s not many folks like that in history of pop music,
“Everyone I asked immediately said yes. When whose art can go so deep and yet somehow he remained
I announced we were doing it, a very successful rock star.
I immediately got about 100 People who know him only
emails from other musicians,
❝ The only time I have ever seen
asking ‘how do I get involved?’ this kind of response (for a musician)
from his Ziggy Stardust stuff
don’t know him at all. His
So the passion for his music is experimentation in music and
was when John Lennon died. I knew
astounding.” art and stage presentation
Hurrie said there was no hes- that he had a big influence on people, and stuff, it’s like he wrote the
itation on his part when he first but I had no idea how big it was.
heard about the project.
“I knew there would be a lot
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book, in so many ways.”
As the elder statesman in
DOUG COX, ON DAVID BOWIE’S DEATH the ensemble, Hurrie was
of work involved, but I knew it already into his own musical
would be worthwhile,” said the Powell River resident. career when Bowie made his entrance into the industry.
“Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.” “When his first album came out, in 1969, I was 23 -
Verreault saw the invite as an opportunity to expand so I was well on the road at that time,” he said. “I saw
his musical repertoire. the pictures and saw the hype, and then I was a little
“I’m always up for trying things I haven’t, and play- surprised to hear the music because it wasn’t what I
ing with ensembles I’ve yet to play,” he said. “The cat- expected. I guess I expected more, say, Sex Pistols, or
alogue is as challenging as it is well loved, and that’s something. But it was so crafted and so complex, and
really appealing as a musician.” interesting. It really threw me for a loop.”
“What we are doing is an ‘in the round’ version of Verreault’s introduction to Bowie came in the 1980s.
our versions of his songs, which is going to continue to “When I first became aware of Bowie during the Let’s
change as we get deeper into the tour,” said Cox. “We’ve Dance era, he didn’t really seem too different from the
got dates booked now all the way into October of 2017 other besuited Brits filling up Good Rockin’ Tonight
now. It will morph, and it will get better in some ways. and Much Music, like Robert Palmer, Peter Gabriel,
But the biggest challenge was picking the music, etc. It was cool, hook laden pop,” said the 42-year-old
because there is so much of it.” Verreault, adding that his intro to Bowie’s music was
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was OK to be feminine but still be an incredibly sexy man,
to both men and women. One day he would be working with
the most decadent of rock stars and the next day he would
be working with Brian Eno and Lou Reed.”
Austin is the UK connection to the Starman project.
Growing up in the northeast part of England, she said
Bowie was a prominent news figure, on and off the stage.
“He was just always there,” she said. “He was this guy
who did all this weird stuff and everybody just accepted it.
He was just part of… England.
“He was just so damn cool. There were other people doing
different stuff, but they weren’t him. There was a coolness
about him, because he just didn’t care, and there is a certain
attractiveness about someone who just doesn’t care what
you think.”
The usually reserved Austin said she was surprised at
how Bowie’s death affected her.
“It was the first thing I heard when I woke up (Monday
morning),” she said.  “I was really sad. I mean, obviously
everybody is getting older and we all have to die sometime,
but I don’t normally get sad over these things. Like when
Princess Diana died, and everyone was sobbing their eyes
out, I was … I don’t understand that. I’m not particularly
sentimental at all about these things. But this one I was,
partly because I have spent the last while practising his
songs. But to realize this is his legacy and there’s no more
coming.”
“It was a huge shock,” said Hurrie, who agreed that this
project has made Bowie’s death more impactful. “It has
gotten so personal… It’s almost like a family member died,
in a funny kind of way. Maybe not a family member, but
someone I had played with a lot. We have been getting our
heads so into his music that it wasn’t just like David Bowie
died. For me at least. He’s a presence in the room (during
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Editorial the Chamber’s strategic direction. voice. Fortunately, the Chamber Annual Community Awards show

The double standard of From this session a draft strategic

plan was prepared, and reviewed
already operates in this manner, and
thus this is simply a formalization
of a pre-existing method of decision
direct leadership in our community
by the Chamber, and are an import-
ant part of the Chamber’s activities
currency fluctuations by the board. The strategy has been
finalized, and now we are ready to
share with the public and the Cham-
making.
To achieve this vision, the board
in supporting our membership and
the community.

C
urrency watchers may have cringed ber membership. agreed to focus in on the following In the next month or so, the Cham-
this week when the Canadian dollar The board revisited the vision of three goal areas: ber will communicate the new stra-
dipped below 70 cents against the U.S. the Chamber, and settled on the fol- • Advocacy tegic direction in more detail. It is
greenback, its lowest point in almost 12 years. lowing: • Member Services an exciting process, and will demon-
Except, perhaps, certain hoteliers and those Community & Business Leader- • Leadership strate how the Chamber is THE busi-
in export industries whose business depends ship through excellence, innova- ness organization to belong to in the
largely on U.S. customers. tion, and sustainability. Each of these goal areas was fur- Comox Valley. If your business isn’t a
So what does that mean to those of us who ther defined. For example, under the member of the Chamber yet – now is
spend the majority of our time in this country? We discussed sustainability and Advocacy banner, the Chamber will the time to join.
Will our groceries get more expensive given what it means to business: running aim to achieve the following: Andrew Gower is the chair of the Comox Valley Cham-
that most of our fresh food comes from south businesses that sustain profit, help “We champion best practices in ber of Commerce
of the border at this time of year, not to men- business, economic development and
tion the raft of packaged goods that originate
out of the U.S.?
We won’t be surprised to see that happen.
The unfortunate part is that very few of us
will ever know to what level price increases
are due to our currency value or other factors,
such as drought in California or other variable
costs such as labour. If you’re curious, ask the
manager at your favourite grocery store what
you might expect in the coming months.
While it has felt good to be paying lower
prices for gas these days, those cost savings
are being swallowed up by incrementally high-
er prices for other regularly purchased goods.
Readers will likely remember not so long
ago when the Canadian dollar, buoyed by a
surging resource industry and high demand
for our exports, climbed well above the level
of its U.S. counterpart. It reached an all-time
high of about $1.10 back in 2007.
But did our cost of living go down? Not
much. We recall conversations about the cost
of books, for example, which have both Cana-
dian and U.S. prices printed on them. People
argued that with a stronger loonie, such items
should be priced closer to par. No such luck,
as publishing houses in the U.S. chose to sim-
ply wait things out until the situation evened
itself out.
Similar situation with winter fruits and
vegetables, the selling price for which didn’t
come down to a level that reflected the change
in the value of our currency.
Canadians who don’t have seasonal lodging
in the States are thinking twice about heading
to the U.S. for holidays. Many are choosing
more cost-effective vacations such as Mexico, a
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situation that has been a trend for some years

now, especially with the loonie maintaining
stability next to the peso in recent years.
The dollar has rebounded from its previous
depths. But with consumers struggling to keep
pace with inflation these days, the timing of
this latest dollar dive doesn’t help.

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Hospice societies
play vital role
Dear editor,
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the
Canadian Cancer Society
(CCS) released its report
entitled “Right to Care: Pal-
liative Care for all Canadi-
ans.” The report highlights a
number of barriers affecting
the improvement of palliative
care in Canada.
While the Comox Valley
Hospice Society agrees that
there are gaps and barriers
to palliative care in Canada,
we wish to recognize the role
that local hospice societies
play in supporting hospice
palliative care in our commu-
nity. Comox Valley Hospice
Society works with commu-
nity partners to help educate
local health-care providers by
participating with regional
groups and providing infor-
mation and education to the
local medical and home sup-
port community. In addition,
the society strives to educate
the public on hospice pallia-
tive care issues and Advanced
Care Planning through our
community newsletters,
speaking engagements and
facilitated workshops. Comox
Valley Hospice Society has an
extensive lending library of
books, CDs, videos, tapes and
other media forms.
In support of patients and
caregivers, Comox Valley Hos-
pice Society provides many
psychosocial and emotional
support services including
individual professional and
volunteer support to people
who are living with dying,
grieving and caregiving.
Professional staff and well-
trained volunteers also offer
care at Hospice at The Views
365 days a year.
Finally, the report calls
for increased palliative care
funding. Studies show that
most Canadians wish to die
at home, while currently that
is not the case. With an aging
population, the demand for
financial support for end-of-
life care will increase. When
dying at home is the pre-
ferred option of most people,
community based services
from non-profits such as
Comox Valley Hospice Soci-
ety can have a significant
and beneficial impact for
hundreds of people in the
Comox Valley every year. The
Reader Poll
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demand for services will con-
tinue to increase and so will
the need to build access and
capacity for compassionate
care in our community.
It is a fact that hospice
palliative care leads to
better outcomes for people
and results in better use of
health-care dollars. While this
care is often over-looked, next
week the provincial health-
care ministers sit down with
their federal counterparts to
discuss a new deal on health.
Now is the time to act. We
must improve the quality and
accessibility of hospice pal-
liative care for people in our
communities.
Lynn Brandon,
president
Comox Valley Hospice
Society
Rotting boats left to
pollute the ocean
Dear editor,
As a year-round boater, I
am disgusted at seeing boats
that are left to destruct and
sink in local waters. There
has been two boats recently
down in the area off Goose
Spit. The owners should not
only be embarrassed by their
lack of care for the vessel
but held accountable for
their complete irresponsible
behaviour in letting these
crafts slowly rot and sink. No
doubt there has been contam-
inates left on board, with oil
in gear casings and sumps
along with any sour fuel that
has not been used over the
years. I realize this comes
under federal jurisdiction
(Dept. of Transportation) but
is there any realistic way to
track the owners down and
fine them or make them pay
for any removal and clean
up? While under a differ-
ent jurisdiction, the same
should apply  to the  aqua-
culture whose plastic marine
debris  can be found on
almost every area of Deso-
lation Sound, washed up on
beaches or floating off shore.
Yes, there is a possible $2,000
fine for littering  our high-
ways, but you can contam-
inate this beautiful Pacific
Ocean we call home, without
a worry of getting fined for
your careless indifference to
fouling  the oceans we swim,
fish and recreate in and on.
Should B.C. allow the Kinder Morgan pipeline
expansion project?
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?
yes 14.7% no 85.3%
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Town of Comox
PUBLIC NOTICE SNOW REMOVAL
TO ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE TOWN OF COMOX
With the upcoming winter season, please note the following regarding:
During snowfall and ice events, the Town of Comox will make every effort to provide for the
reasonably safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. As with all services provided by the
Shame on you.
Brian Street
Town of Comox, snow and ice control is limited by staff, equipment and budget restrictions.
In keeping with Town Policy 4037R, the Town of Comox will proceed with the ploughing of roads
Area B Pacific Ocean upon accumulation of 100 mm of snow or when lesser accumulations have resulted in dangerous
Sonshine Club gives conditions. This policy grants priority to the various routes in the following order:
1. Arterial Roads
thanks for 2015 2. Collector Roads
Dear editor, 3. Local Roads
At the beginning of this
new year we want to look 4. Cul-de-sacs
back and thank the many 5. Lanes
people and organizations who In addition to the above, priority is also given to the routes serving public facilities including
have assisted and supported the Fire Hall, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Municipal Hall, School Zones, Bus Routes and the Comox
the Sonshine Lunch Club Community Centre.
in our endeavour to provide Snow removal and de-icing from sidewalks shall be limited to sidewalks along arterial and major
lunch for the less fortunate in collector roads, with first priority given to opening one side only. Municipal staff will also endeavour to
our community. Firstly, with- clear snow from sidewalks fronting properties owned by the Town of Comox, while removal of snow
out your generous support, from sidewalks in commercial zones remains the responsibility of the individual property owners.
our chef would be unable to
make his hearty and tasty Ploughing of snow will result in a windrow of snow across private driveways and business accesses.
The Town of Comox regrets this; however, we simply do not have the resources to clear these
soups and the occasional spe-
cial lunch offering, and we windrows from individual driveways.
would not be able to feed the During snowfall events, the Town of Comox would offer the following HELPFUL HINTS:
more than 100 clients each 1. Avoid depositing snow removed from driveways, sidewalks and parking areas onto the
day. adjacent roadway. In most cases the Town of Comox will have little choice but to redirect it back
We would like to especially into the area from which it came.
thank St. George’s United 2. Remove all parked vehicles from the streets until such time as ploughing has been completed.
Church for providing the
facility and the amenities 3. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with good snow tires and add additional weight if required.
needed to serve the homeless 4. Allow for additional travel time between home and work, drive slowly and stay well back from
and those in need. Also the the traffic in front of you.
two Anglican parishes of St. 5. Do not attempt to pass snow ploughs or sand trucks.
John the Divine in Courtenay 6. Please assist the Town in reducing flooding problems by clearing snow and debris away from
and St. Peter’s in Comox, and around catch basins.
The Salvation Army and the
Courtenay Fellowship Baptist 7. The Town of Comox encourages everyone to assist the elderly and infirm with removal of snow
from sidewalks and driveways.
Church, are all to be recog-
nized and commended for
their continuing support.
Also thanks to RCAF 19
Wing Comox, the Royal
Canadian Legion (Comox),
Tim Hortons outlets, Sief-
fert’s Farm, The Investors
Group, the Free Masons, the
Courtenay Rotary Club, the
Comox Valley Food Bank, as
well as Island Sews (aprons
with logo), The Comox Valley
Recovery Centre, Harvey and
Hannah Enterprises, as well
as our many private contrib-
utors should all be recognized
and honoured for their sup-
port.
The Sonshine Lunch Club
is an all-volunteer organiza-
tion that includes the help
of special needs individuals
and members of Lake Trail
School. It is a cross sectional,
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Island Health
contracts out
MRI scans
■ Scott Stanfield
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@comoxvalleyrecord.com
A four-year government plan to increase the
number of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
scans in B.C. will help reduce wait-lists and
travel time for patients.
Island Health has hired Vancouver Island
MRI, a private clinic in Courtenay, on a tem-
porary basis to carry out 900 MRIs locally
between now and March 31. In the meantime,
it will work on increasing hospital-based capac-
ity to carry out additional volumes. To do so,
Island Health needs to hire technicians, nurses
and radiologists, and to increase MRI hours.
“Meanwhile, the private MRIs can take on
additional capacity right away, which is great
for patients and their families,” Island Health
spokesperson Suzanne Germain said.
MRIs can diagnose most brain and spinal
injuries, and sports injuries, among other ail-
ments.
Scans conducted in the private setting are
publicly funded, scheduled off Island Health’s
wait-lists.
“The images are being read by the same
radiologists that work in the hospitals and the
quality, standards and service expectations are
the same as if the procedure was being done
at one of Island Health’s sites,” Germain said.
“For the residents of Campbell River/Comox, it
is great news because more scans will be done
in the Valley, minimizing travel time as well as
wait time.”
Island Health hopes to hire 10 FTE (full-
time equivalent) MRI techs to carry out addi-
tional volumes. This includes hires north of the
Malahat.
In November, the government announced a
strategy to add up to 65,000 yearly scans and
to provide an additional $20 million in annual
funding for services by year four.
CVRD wants feedback on Seal Bay
The Comox Valley Regional District is updat-
ing the 1998 Seal Bay nature park master
plan. CVRD parks staff want to know what
park users appreciate most about the park,
what should be preserved and what needs
improvement over the next decade.
Residents are invited to attend an open
house on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Huband Ele-
mentary School gym, from 4 – 8 p.m. to share
their long-term vision for the park and provide
suggestions on strategies to protect the natural
environment, updates to trail signs, trail use
designations, park entrance improvements and
other enhancements.  To participate in small
group discussions on the above and other top-
ics, join us from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and again at
6:45 - 7:45 p.m. 
“Seal Bay nature park is one of the most
popular parks in the Comox Valley. Park plan
updates like this one for Seal Bay Park only
happen every 10 to 15 years so we hope to see
lots of people come out to the open house to let
us know how they would like to see the park
managed into the future,” said Rod Nichol,
CVRD Director for Lazo-North.
At 652 hectares (1,610 acres) in size, Seal
Bay nature park is one-and-a-half times the
size of Stanley Park in Vancouver. 
The park boasts 42 kilometres of recreation-
al trails, with pedestrian-only trails on the
ocean side and around the wetlands, as well
as multi-use trails for horses and bikes. For
more information about the park and the open
house, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/sealbay .
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Facilities 2016-2021
The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.
The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable
operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of
British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation
switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned
or leased for future facilities.
The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.
Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual
brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural
(gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious
and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.
The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include:
○ acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent,
○ aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent
○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent
○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent
○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent
○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent
○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent
○ Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent
○ Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent
○ clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent
○ dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent
○ dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent
○ diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent
○ diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent
○ flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent
○ glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent
○ imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent
○ indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent
○ metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent
○ picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent
○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent
○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent
○ Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent
○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent
Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as:
nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl
and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.
The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose
or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed
nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.
A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities.
Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon;
18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.
BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.
Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com
for more information.
A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development
of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address
within 30 days of the publication notice.
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ARTS
Petunia and the Vipers: A cure for cabin fever
Dugg Simpson
Special to The Record
In smaller communities, we know
cabin fever is real, and it’s both dan-
gerous and incredibly boring. It doesn’t
jump you, like the flu. It creeps up on
you, a day and a night at a time until
your significant other points out you
haven’t been anywhere besides the
grocery store in months and when a
friend asks if you’ve heard any good
live music lately, you reply “not since
July.”
“Sure,” you might say, “everybody
knows good live music is the best, most
cost-effective cure for cabin fever, but
time and money are super-tight, and
there’s so many bands out there. How
can I choose?”
True, but most of them aren’t com-
ing here, so let’s use Petunia and the
Vipers as an example of how – by
answering two simple questions – you
can be sure they’re the cabin fever
cure for you. The answers are just a
couple of clicks down the information
super-highway.
1) Who are these people?
One quick Google tells us Petunia
was born in Quebec and hit the road
in his teens. He’s played festivals,
clubs and a lot of street corners across
Canada and it’s given his voice and
his lyrics a fine edge. He’s such a good
yodeller even people who don’t like
yodelling like it when he does. Gui-
tarist Steve Nikleva is a key player
in the musical history of Vancouver,
Centerpiece Jazz features up-and-coming saxophonist
Thursday Night Jazz, presented by
Georgia Straight Jazz Society at The
Avalanche Bar & Grill, introduces a
new lineup to the schedule when Cen-
terpiece Jazz Quartet takes the stage
on Jan. 21.
It’s always a pleasure to feature new
acts, especially when it includes a mix
of young, up-and-coming performers
and seasoned jazz artists.
Centerpiece Jazz will be presenting
a variety of jazz genres.
You will hear memorable melodies
SEAL BAY PARK PLAN UPDATE
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
HUBAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016
4 – 8 p.m.
Small group discussion on key topics:
4:30–5:30 p.m. and 6:45–7:45 pm
The Comox Valley Regional District is updating the 1998 Seal Bay
park master plan. Drop in to the open house to let us know your
long-term vision for the park, suggestions on ways to protect the
natural environment, updates to trail signs, trail use designations,
park entrance improvements and other issues.
To participate in focused discussions on key topics, join us
at 4:30 p.m. and again at 6:45 p.m.
www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/sealbay
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Petunia (middle) and The Vipers play the Native Sons Hall Jan. 30.
known for his work with Ferron, Sarah
McLachlan, Veda Hille, Dan Mangan
and the proverbial many more.
Jimmy Roy is legendary anywhere
people are serious about their rock-
abilly roots music. He plays pedal
steel guitar, which not many people do
because it’s hard, but watching Jimmy
bring the swing you might not think
so. You might just think it’s amaz-
ing. Marc L’Esperance defies the Ani-
mal muppet stereotype of drummers,
partly with his tasty licks and also
through his work as a sound engineer.
You know bassist Patrick Metzger is
serious because he plays a stand-up
in swing, ballads, Latin and fusion.
The group brings its own distinct
interpretation as soloists explore their
repertoire.
The band features highly talent-
ed up-and-comer, Evie Kenny. Evie
has been playing music for 13 years
and studying the saxophone for seven
years under well-known Valley musi-
cian Rachel Fuller.
Evie intends to study medicine and
music after finishing high school, but
since she has had so much fun play-
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bring you some great videos, live and other-
wise. At that point, your ears will probably tell
your brain “We are so going.”
Hall Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m., as part of the
MusicFest Concert Series. Go to islandmu-
sicfest.com for all the ticket details.
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bass, and anyone committed to carry-
ing one around has to be.
2) What do they sound like?
To get an idea of Petunia and the
Vipers’ sound, imagine there’s going
to be a musical reunion at your favou-
rite club and invitees including Ray
Condo, Jimmie Rodgers, Maybelle Car-
ter, Django Reinhardt, Slim Whitman ,
Patsy Cline, Che Guevara, Rose Mad-
dox, and Buddy Emmons have already
RSVPed they’re coming.” Alternatively,
you can bypass all the smarty-pants
musical tastemakers. Searching “Petu-
nia and the Vipers” on YouTube will
ing and singing with Centerpiece, she
hopes to continue working with them
in the future.
Dave Stevenson, bassist, has recent-
ly moved to the Comox Valley and
brought with him a vast experience of
performing music.
His range of experience spans from
jazz trios to big bands.
Playing in both Vancouver and Victo-
ria, he has performed with jazz greats:
PJ. Perry, Louis Rose, and Phil Dwyer.
See Centerpiece, Page 22
■ Tuesday, January 19, 2016 ■ 21
Petunia and the Vipers play the Native Sons
35th Annual
Santa’s Workshop
Thanks to Comox Valley community members, schools, businesses
and service clubs for all their on-going support which has made
this another successful year.
Santa’s Workshop received donations of new and used toys, cash
and services which all helped to provide gifts for 524 children
from 277 families. In addition, 46 grandparents shopped for 132
grandchildren and 222 bikes were given out.
Thanks to all the ‘elves’ at the workshop, some with over 20 years
of giving their time! Thanks to recipients who so kindly sent letters
and cards of their own appreciation.
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A Tarot Journey hits the Valley
In 2013, a group of Den-
man Island artists became
intrigued with the major
arcana cards of the tarot deck.
This fascination led to
inspiration, which led to col-
laboration – and to creation. A
Tarot Journey, a multi-genre
theatre production playing in
three Comox Valley venues
this January, is the second
offering from this diverse and
innovative team.
A Tarot Journey is not just
for tarot enthusiasts, says
artistic director Laurie Mon-
temurro. Because the cards
are profound and aesthetical-
ly-rich symbols that embody
the basic forces driving human
nature, they provide fascinat-
ing thematic material. The
result is a show that is acces-
sible to everyone interested
in story, archetype, human
dynamics, and the way life
and art interact.  ings and Niki de Saint Phal-
“The tarot is a means to
explain our personal journey –
every journey holding its beau-
ty and grief, light and dark,
and joy and desire. We are
celebrating the qualities of the
journey in the performances.
Audience members will have
their own journey through the
tarot, and the show will create
a forum for thought and ques-
tions about art and life,” says
Montemurro.
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such as the classic Rider-Waite
deck, Salvador Dali’s 78 paint-
le’s contemporary sculpture
garden in Tuscany.
This show adds a fourth
dimension to the tarot – per-
formance.
Montemurro is no stranger
to tarot-inspired theatre, hav-
ing co-produced and directed
the sold-out show Tarot Win-
dows in 2014 that featured
Sudasi Gardner’s hand-paint-
ed quilts. A Tarot Journey is
not a sequel but rather an
entirely new production, offer-
ing a different vision and for-
mat, and an original set of
stunning tarot card images
created specifically for this
show by visual and perform-
ing artist Roxanne Cowles-
MacPhail, who also co-directs.
The performance opens with
Fool on stage, her curiosity
and capacity for amusement
a reflection of the audience’s
own. She makes us laugh as
she invites us to witness her
tarot card reading. Each card
is brought to life by a perform-
er, who interprets it in dance,
movement, theatre, poetry or
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Centerpiece: Talent through and through
Continued from Page 21 lished himself in the local music
The mood is by turns musi- Dave has settled in Courtenay community.
cal and poetic, confrontation- and performs with a variety of Larry Ayre is an accomplished
al and comic, and the overall local musicians. guitarist and music teacher
sense is one of slightly surre- Brian McNiff has been playing who has been performing in the
al anticipation, as we await percussion and drums for over 40 Comox Valley for about 25 years.
whatever messages the next years. Born and raised in B.C., He plays many styles and several
card may reveal. This is much Brian’s earlier career involved instruments.
like our journey through life, performing in many bands and Show time is 7:30 p.m. Admis-
which is one reason the tarot ensembles. He studied music sion is $10 for members and $12
has provided, and continues to in the U.S. before travelling to for non-members. For more infor-
provide, so much inspiration Central and South America. He mation about forthcoming shows,
for artists. moved to Vancouver Island a few please visit georgiastraightjazz.
As the sculptor Niki de years ago and has recently estab- com or join us on Facebook.
Saint Phalle wrote, “I am con-
vinced that the cards contain
an important message… The
tarot cards have given me a
key to better understanding
my spiritual life and to deal-
ing with life’s problems.”
Join us for performanc-
es this January on Denman
Island, in Courtenay, and in
Cumberland. The performance
schedule is as follows: Den-
man Island, 8 p.m., Jan. 23, at
the Community Hall
Courtenay 8 p.m.,  Friday
Jan. 29, at the Old Church
Theatre, 755 Harmston Ave.
Cumberland, 8 p.m., Jan.
30, at Studio Live, 2679 Beau-
fort St.
For more details, visit www.
atarotjourney2016.blogspot.
com/ or call Sussan Thomson
at 250-897-8350.
Show is appropriate for
ages 16+.
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SPORTS
Join the fun, raise funds at Ski for MS Announcement
Are you a skier or snow-
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EMPLOYMENT January 20th, 1920 - January 9, 2016 October 4 1957- January 3 2016

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Mom passed away peacefully at Larry passed away peacefully at
Cumberland Lodge on Jan. 9, 2016 Burnaby General Hospital after a
with family by her side. She was lengthy battle with cancer. Larry is
born in Vancouver to James and survived by his mother Margaret
Helen Hopkins and had 5 brothers Adams, sisters Lauri Adams- Jensen,
and sisters (all pre-deceased). Janice Adams-Ferguson and nephew
During the war mom was a legal Jay Ferguson. Predeceased by father
secretary in Vancouver and after Conrad Adams.
The way many people the war she met Al on a blind date
choose to say goodbye and they married in 1946. They
Although Larry lived in a silent world
he didn’t let his deafness stop him,
is changing. More of moved to Courtenay after marrying, he attended Jericho Hill School for
the families we serve are asking us to provide a where Dad became manager of the Deaf and Blind from the time
meaningful gathering where they can meet with Fletcher’s Furniture and in their spare he was 4 1/2 years old until his
time enjoyed camping & boating
friends to pay tribute, hear special music, perhaps with family and friends until Dad’s passing in 1975. Mom enjoyed her
graduation in 1975. Larry was extremely independent and lived most of his
show a video collage of the person’s life and share 10 years working for the Free Press as a proof reader and then did some
life in Burnaby and New Westminster area. He had worked for B.C.I.T for 7
years as a kitchen assistant which he enjoyed and was proud of. Larry loved
memories over refreshments. Our Funeral and travelling to the East Coast, Alaskan cruises & mystery bus tours with the to garden take long walks, and most of all loved his cats. He also enjoyed
Reception Centre is the perfect location, where our Evergreens. action packed movies, car shows and would laugh out loud when watching
expertise ensures that everything will be taken care She was part of a ladies ‘Sewing Club’ aka ‘Poker Club’ for many years Happy Days and the Beverly Hillbillies.
of. It doesn’t have to be either religious or formal – which developed into great lifelong friendships. Mom’s last years were in Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of the Burnaby Hospital, and the
it can be exactly what you want! Times are changing the Cumberland Lodge where she received excellent care by a wonderful &
caring staff - your dedication is truly appreciated.
councillors and interpreters of the Well Being Program for the deaf and
and we’re here to make sure the time you take to say blind. Special thanks to Patti Dolby of the Well Being Program and dearest
Survived by her children Jim (Sandy), Patty (Richard), Heather (Jim), 4 family friend Kathy Murray.
JRRGE\HZLOOUHÁHFWWKHOLIHVW\OHRIWKHSHUVRQZKR grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. No service by request. In lieu of
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WWWPIERCYSMTWASHINGTONFUNERALCOM Francis Jean Israel Gagne
Born in Pincher Creek, Alberta in
1938; passed away peacefully in
Jason Gordon Rees Corrigall Courtenay, BC January 10th 2016.
1975 – 2016
Predeceased by his mother Jenny
DEATHS DEATHS It is with great sadness we Chaboteaux, step-father Sylvain
announce that Jason passed away
Chaboteaux, father Ernest Gagne,
suddenly on January 9, 2016. He is
daughter Lori Gagne, brother
Margaret predeceased by his grandparents,
Roy and Lorraine Watkinson and
Dave and Pam Corrigall and is
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April 23, 1932 - December 16, 2015
Mom passed away at Comox Valley Senior Village, Courtney, BC
December 16, 2015 at the age of 83, with her daughter Jeanne by
her side.
Marg was predeceased by her husbands Bill Low and Bob Paxton,
parents Mary and Jack Deacon, and brother Bob Deacon.
Marg is survived by sister Mary Vuginier, children Jeanne (George)
Endall, Jim (Zoria) Low, Tom (Barb) Low, Murray Low, and
stepchildren Marshall (Jackie) Paxton and Barb (Tom) Low. Mom
counted 10 Grandchildren, Becky, Cathy, Sadie, Jackson, Bobbi-Jo,
Mike, Jodi, Steven, David, and Becky, and 17 Great-Grandchildren
as her own and loved them all profoundly. She stressed to them the
importance of having a good education, always trying your very
best, paying attention to your health, and learning to occupy your
spare time with positive activities like the arts, sports, and learning
to swim.
Marg was a devoted Registered Nurse/Public Health Nurse in Man-
itoba for 40 years. She was very compassionate and conscientious
about care to her patients and was proud that she was instrumental
in the vaccination drive to eradicate polio from the province during
the early 1960’s. She enjoyed reunions with her life long friends,
the 1954 graduating class of Grace General Hospital, Winnipeg,
was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, enjoyed curling,
bowling, golf, and swimming and was very active until fall of 2012
when Alzheimer’s Disease made these activities difficult for her.
Marg’s family would like to express our thanks to Comox Valley
survived by his mother, Linda (Dave),
his father Gord (Judy), his sisters
Tami (Todd) and Lisa, his brother
Chris (Tammy), and his nieces and
nephews, Marketta, Brayden,
Kayden, Coen, Lilly and Finn.
He was born in Courtenay, on
February 4, 1975. He started school here in Courtenay and then continued
in Ghana (Africa), Saskatchewan, Ontario and finally returning to the
Comox Valley to finish at Vanier Senior Secondary. His time spent in
Ghana was a highlight of his life. He remembered and spoke of it with
such fondness. After completing school, he went to work for his father in
the family business where he learned his skill as an equipment operator.
Throughout his young life, he did many different jobs, but always came
back to doing what he did best – operating equipment.
Jason always held his family very near and dear to him. He was very kind
hearted and compassionate, and would do anything for anyone to help
them. He always had a remark, or comment that would make you laugh.
His heart was enormous and his smile, his charm and his humour will
forever be remembered. He had so many friends that he loved and they
will all sadly miss him.
Unfortunately, Jason struggled with addiction for many years. He had
several periods of recovery that gave him an amazing and hopeful insight
into how his life could be again. This was especially true in the later
part of 2015 when he was so excited to start his new life and wrote “I
actually dream now…I have family back…I love myself again.”. In the
end though, his struggle won over and he was taken from us. He will
always be with us in our hearts and our memories. Jason, you are finally
free and at peace now. WE LOVE YOU.
He is survived and sadly missed by
his son Murray (Teressa) Gagne,
daughter Colleen Gagne, sisters Louise (Roy) Antle, Jeanne
(Ilio) Lot and brother Noel (June) Chaboteaux, grandchildren
Janine, Jesse, Cole, Clay and Cameron. As well as many nieces
nephews and cousins.
His family moved to Cumberland, BC during his elementary
school years then onto Surrey, BC where he grew up and
became a drywaller in the construction field. He was a hard
worker so when he moved to Courtenay, BC he started his own
“West Coast Drywall” company in 1962.
In later years, he called Zeballos, BC his home and for a while he
owned and operated a motel and gas station. He then went on
to try his hand at prospecting for gold. After suffering a stroke
he returned to Courtenay, BC.
Francis was truly a free spirit and will be missed greatly by his
family and many, many friends.
See you later Cisco; or maybe Joe Cocker said it best - “I’ll get
by with a little help from my friends.”
In Francis’ eyes…
“Everything is beautiful”
A Celebration of Life will be held by his family at a later date.
His family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Comox Valley
Senior’s Centre for their care, kindness and friendship.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DRIVERS/COURIER/
DEATHS DEATHS IN MEMORIAM DEATHS INFORMATION LOST AND FOUND TRUCKING

HIP OR knee replacement? LOST: Men’s gold ring w/6 to

Celebration of Life OWNER OPERATOR
Judith Elaine Pederson for
Arthritic conditions/COPD?
Restrictions in walking/dress-
7 diamond chips around cen-
tre figure. Has sentimental val- COURIER
1941-2016 VERNON McARTHUR ACE Courier in Courtenay is
ing? Disability tax credit ue. Inscription inside. Lost
Judy passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016 $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 about 7 days ago. Reward of- looking for owner-operators
1:30pm - 4pm Refund. Apply today for assis- fered. 250-871-4533 for the Comox Valley, we
Jan. 10, in Powell River, with her Retired owner of have two positions open,
family by her side. Judy leaves to tance: 1-844-453-5372.
Union Bay Auto Body Monday thru Friday. Cargo
mourn, her husband Gerry, Who passed TRAVEL and Cube van runs, please
son Steven (Carla), daughter December 8th, 2015. LEGALS forward resume to:
acenan@shawbiz.ca
Teresa, siblings Fran (Don) Hart, Location: Union Bay NOTICE TO CREDITORS or fax 250-741-1412.
Patricia (Sam) Salomi, Fred Kerton, Community Hall. AND CLAIMANTS Any person GETAWAYS
Terry (Sandra) Kerton. Penny (Dan) Bring Memories only having claims against the es-
Peters and many nieces tate of Lillian Rosella Kenyon, LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
late of Qualicum Beach, Deluxe waterfront cabin,
and nephews. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS please contact the executor: sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter Special. AUTO BODY COURSE for
Judy was pre-deceased by her Reginald Kenyon, 250-703- 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 hobbyist & do-it-yourself. One
parents, Viola and Gordon Kerton. 2085. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891 month course $300. Tues. &
Judy loved her gardens, motorcycle In Memory of INFORMATION Thurs. Starts Feb 2. Contact
rides, cats and horseback ride ROGER MASSON PERSONALS TIMESHARE Larry (250)792-1688
Sept 15, 1936 ~Jan 19,2004
outings. Judy worked at Eaton’s and then Shopper’s for many years and AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Con-
always had a lovely smile for all those who greeted her in the Beauty cerned about someone’s CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. HEALTHCARE DOCUMEN-
Our hearts are filled with TATION Specialists in huge
Department. Judy’s family wish to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the memories. With pride we drinking? Contact 1-888- No risk program. Stop mort-
4ALANON (1-888-425-2666). gage and maintenance pay- demand. Employers prefer
doctors, nurses and staff of The Kiwanis Manor and Evergreen Care Unit speak your name. Though CanScribe graduates. A great
life goes on without you. www.al-anon.alateen.org ments today. 100% money
for their dedication, care and love for Judy. back guarantee. Free consul- work-from-home career! Con-
It will never be the same. tact us now to start your train-
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS tation. Call us now. We can
There will be no service by request. We love you Mom. help! 1-888-356-5248. ing day. www.canscribe.com.
Lovingly remembered If you want to drink, it is your
business, if you want to Stop it 1-800-466-1535.
by Wife Bonnie and Family info@canscribe.com.
is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042
CANADA BENEFIT Group - Call Any Time 24/7 TRAVEL
Do you or someone you know INTERIOR HEAVY
suffer from a disability? Get up Nar-Anon are you affected by SEE POLAR Bears, walrus
Joanne Murphy to $40,000 from the Canadian someone’s use of drugs, we and whales on our Arctic Ex-
EQUIPMENT SCHOOL.
Hands-On Tasks. Start
passed away on January 10th, 2016 government. Toll-free 1-888- can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm plorer Voyage next summer. Weekly. GPS Training!
511-2250 or www.canada at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Save 15% with our winter sale Funding & Housing Avail!
Joanne was born in Victoria on Society contact Jack 334- for a limited time. Call toll-free:
benefit.ca/free-assessment Job Aid! Already a HEO?
October 21st, 1936. She grew up 3485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Ko- 1-800-363-7566 or visit Get certification proof.
in West Vancouver, married CPAir mok’s Health Centre, 3322 Co- www.adventurecanada.com Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to:
pilot, Warner Wells in 1959. They
 mox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392. (TICO#04001400) iheschool.com

In loving memory
had three daughters together and
loved their life and young family. 3-!,,Ö!$3Ö'%4Ö")'Ö2%35,43
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Tragedy struck in 1965. Warner was Graphic Arts, Healthcare,
First Officer on CPAir Flight 21 which Business, Education or Infor-
mation Tech. If you have a
was struck by an onboard bomb #,!33)&)%$3Ö7/2+Ö(!2$
GED, call: 855-670-9765.
explosion and crashed near 100
Mile House killing all passengers CAREER SERVICES/ CAREER SERVICES/ CAREER SERVICES/
JOB SEARCH JOB SEARCH JOB SEARCH
and crew. Joanne raised their
girls alone for many years. It had
always been Warner’s dream to CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
travel to Australia, and in 1971, Joanne decided to realize that dream for
him. Taking her three still very young children, she explored the islands
of Fiji for a time before settling in Australia for a year and a half. A few
weeks before she was set to return to Canada, friends introduced her to
Australian, Peter Murphy.
Quickly recognizing what a catch she was, Peter gathered his own three OPERATING FOREMAN POSITION
young children, left their lives in Australia and followed Joanne and her
family to Canada. Peter and Joanne were married in December 1973. Their Coastland Wood Industries Ltd. is looking for an
newly blended family gave them a run for their money in the early years, equipment operating foreman for our Sunshine Coast
but they were strong together and managed to build a loving family, the Operation. Qualified applicants must have the following
fruits of which are still evident. Peter and Joanne just celebrated their experience:
42nd anniversary and their love is ever stronger.
• Minimum grade 12 education
Joanne was a strong woman with a clever sense of humour who traveled • Past experience with log yard operation and high
the world and loved the outdoors. She saw the good in everything and
volume production oriented situations
never complained; she only loved and spread joy wherever she was. She is
an inspiration to all who loved her. She raised six wonderful children and • Minimum 5 years’ experience with front end log
was well loved by 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. loader operation
• First Aid Level 3 an asset
Joanne, you had a beautiful life and we are grateful that your suffering is
over and your beautiful soul can be at peace. Past management experience will be considered, however
Celebration of life will be held at Comox United Church on Saturday, training is available for an applicant possessing the right
January 23rd at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to MADD Comox Valley qualities.
(cheques may be sent to #210-2960 Moray Ave. Courtenay, BC, V9N 757) Role may include but will not be limited to daily
0)%2#93 production direction and organization, management of
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   facility manager, overall equipment monitoring
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and basic up keep, liaison with customer needs.
Competitive industry salary available with full
benefit package. Remuneration will depend on
applicants skills and experience.
CELEBRATIONS CELEBRATIONS
SALTWATER HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN Please send applications to
Vancouver Island, BC cparcher@coastlandwood.com

FAMILY Cermaq Canada is currently looking for full-time Saltwater Husbandry Technicians
to join our dynamic team. As a Saltwater Husbandry Technician you will be
ALBUM responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of fish stocks.
Duties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders, boats and
To Book Your Special Occasion: equipment in the marine environment.
Ph. 250-338-5811
features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Application requirements
Family Development: Outreach Worker-
Deadlines: Tues & Fri @ noon
• Preference given to applicants with previous aquaculture education / Primarily Youth Focus
experience Provides a variety of support services to children and youth.
• Familiarity with the concepts of fish growth and stock management would be Experience working with families is an asset. Knowledge
an asset and skills in conflict resolution and effective intervention
• Safety conscious with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to and some supervised access.Develops and implements
perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions Individual Service Plans within program guidelines.
Flexible and able to work varying times/shifts,
Position details including occasional evenings and/or weekends as
• This is a camp-based position with 8 days on-shift and 6 days off required. Post-secondary training; preferred degree in
• We offer competitive wages, corporate bonus program, company paid benefits human services, child and youth, social work or related
HAPPY 20th and a matching RRSP program field. Minimum of completed diploma, with two years
direct experience in child and youth work, social work, or
BIRTHDAY • Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check.
• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered
a related field.

MILO Love mommy

• Applications will be accepted to fill current vacancies and to establish an
eligibility list for future employment opportunities.

How to apply
35 Hours Per Week. Wage- Starting $18.31 hour
Closing Date: Friday January 29th 2016
Apply with resume: Jo (Joanna) Burrows Program
Please forward a resume by e-mail to Cermaq Human Resources at: Manager at: info@cvfsa.org or fax: (250) 338-2343

Comox careers.canada@cermaq.com, or fax (250) 286-0042. Please state Saltwater

Husbandry Technician in the subject line.
or mail: Comox Valley Family Services Association,
1415 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K6.
Cake Winner for January 19, 2016 For a copy of the job description please email:
Carol Greaves Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination
info@cvfsa.org
Comox Valley Record Tue, Jan 19, 2016
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!
Nursery Assistant In-demand career! Employers
have work-at-home positions
St. John the Divine Anglican Church needs an individual available. Get online training
with a Christian background to provide child care for 2 you need from an employer-
trusted program. Visit today:
hours every Sunday. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-
• This will be a one year contract position, $1,300 per year. 768-3362 to start training for
• Day care experience and some first aid training will be your work-at-home career!
an asset.
• A criminal check and references will be required. FARM WORKERS
• Position would suit someone 14 yrs of age and up.
FARM LABOURERS
Interested applicants should send a letter of application to: Pruning, picking, planting &
weeding of blackberries.
579 5th Street, Courtenay, V9N 1K2 Must be able bodied & have
attn: Rev. Anthony Divinagracia transportation. Wage $10.49
or by email patmos@shaw.ca. per hr, 40 hrs week. Monday
to Sat. March 21 to Nov 1st .
Apply by: fax(250)203-1377
jobshop
or email: aao@telus.net
the
THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS
HELP WANTED
Finance Clerk NEWSPAPER
CARRIERS
The Job Shop provides employment counselling, workshops, a
resource centre, and a computer lab for our clients. NEEDED
IMMEDIATELY
We have an opening for a Finance Clerk.
For details on duties, qualifications and how to apply:
250-338-0725
ceas.ca/jobs-at-the-jobshop/
Carriers Needed
The Employment Program of
British Columbia is funded by the
Government of Canada and the
COURTENAY
Province of British Columbia.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES RTE # 136
Pidcock, Menzies, 2nd &
3rd Streets
RTE # 265
Kilpatrick, Grant,
22nd & 23rd Street’s
SECURITY GUARD
COMOX
Comox Valley
We are seeking persons of good character (male RTE # 555
and female) who are interested in joining Canada’s Cooke, Rodello, Wallace,
largest security guard company as Security Guards Fairbairn & Gladstone
employed in the Comox Valley area. There are also
opportunities to work in the St. Joseph’s General circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Hospital. ADULTS & SENIORS
WELCOME
The ideal candidates are already security guards NO COLLECTIONS
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prior to commencing work; however, others are EXERCISE AND
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For further information, please contact Comox Valley Record
Ron Warmald, Manager Human Resources Hours:
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
at 250 727-7755, local 110 or 8:30AM-5:00PM
e-mail ron.warmald@cviy.ca 765 MCPHEE AVE.
COURTENAY
submit your cover letter and resume by
the closing deadline of 12:00 noon on
Monday 25 January 2016. SERVER
Experienced server wanted
for busy pub. Medical and
PROFESSIONAL/ PROFESSIONAL/
dental benefits.
Apply in person w/ resume
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
Attn: Barry or Tammy.
Whistle Stop Pub
2355 Mansfield Dr.
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation Courtenay, B.C.
BAND MANAGER
HOUSING MANAGER HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation is seeking an energetic and self-
KITCHEN HELP Required.
motivated Band Manager who will take on a variety of challenges and Minimum 8-16 hrs/week. Must
opportunities and play an integral role in the continued strengthening of the be capable of working inde-
pendently with minimal super-
vision for the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation community.
vision & have Food Safe.
Qualifications: Duties to include: vegetable
Preferred qualifications include the following: prep, dish washing, and pack-
aging our product.
• Have a degree in commerce, economics, public administration or similar Please email resume to:
discipline, or equivalent education and experience working with a First d.datwood@shaw.ca
Only those selected for an in-
Nation organization; terview will be contacted.
• Are an energetic person with demonstrated experience in strategic planning,
inter-government relations, program management, project management,
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
budgeting and human resource management;
• Have progressive leadership abilities and can work effectively in a team
AUCTIONS
environment with Council, community members and staff;
• Have competent computer skills;
SEE OUR
Have strong knowledge of social and economic issues facing First Nations;
The ability to adapt to a rural, small community.
COMPLETE AD
To request the full job description please email angela@gwanak.info
We offer a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Preference will be given to candidates with aboriginal ancestry or history
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working with First Nations Communities.
Explore this exciting opportunity by submitting your cover letter and résumé
by February 11,2016 to angela@gwanak.info or fax to 250-949-7402
CAMPBELL
RIVER
CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS
www.localworkbc.ca Ltd.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
TRADES, TECHNICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
FULL-TIME LICENSED Auto- INCOME TAX PROBLEMS?
body Technician required im-
mediately by busy Import deal-
Have you been audited, reas-
sessed or disallowed certain
ership in the sunny Okanagan. claims by Canada Revenue
Candidate must hold a valid Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1-
Autobody ticket. This is a full 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income
time, permanent position. In- Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with
cludes benefits and an aggres- Revenue Canada. Email: r.gal-
sive wage package. Resumes len@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944
to Bodyshop Manager: THE CRA now has A DUTY OF
bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to
http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/ CANADIAN TAX PAYERS.
employment-opportunities.htm
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
WORK WANTED
R E G I S T E R E D / B O N DA B L E HANDYPERSONS
mature care aide with many
years exp. looking for work. 250-898-8887. HOME Repair,
Avail. for restbite, personal Renovation & Maintenance
care, housekeeping duties. Service. Interior or Exterior.
Call 250-600-3756. Call Les for Free Estimate.
PERSONAL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS Comox Valley Record Tue, Jan 19, 2016
ESCORTS
THINKING OF A NEW IKEA
KITCHEN? • DESIGN
AMBROSIA’S HEAVENLY
• DELIVERY • INSTALLATION
Since 1990. 250-338-3148 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
Healing Massage. Jan. 28 to
Jan. 31. Mature masseuse.
NO full service. 250-884-2172.
PLUMBING Nursery Assistant
missambrosiamassage.com St. John the Divine Anglican Church needs an individual
FULL SERVICE Plumbing
from Parker Dean. Fast, re-
■ PEGGING PERFECTION
with a Christian background to provide child care for 2
FINANCIAL SERVICES liable, 24/7 service. Take $50
hours every Sunday.
•The
Thischances ofyear
getting a perfect
position, hand
$1,300 (29
off your next job if you present
this ad. Vancouver area. 1- will be a one contract per year.
800-573-2928. •points)
Day careinexperience
cribbageand are 1 infirst
some 216,580. On will
aid training Jan.be
an asset.
•13, Graham Woodward beatwillthose odds and
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE A criminal check and references be required.
•scored
Positionthe first
would suitperfect
someonehand
14 yrsof of his life.up.
age and The
FURNITURE 92-year-old has never played a game when to:
Interested applicants should send a letter of application
HIDE-A-BED, EXC. cond., anyone else
579 5thscored
Street,29 points either,
Courtenay, notes
V9N 1K2
dark green, new mattress, attn: Rev. Anthony Divinagracia
$350. Call (250)871-5407. his neighbour Ronna-Rae Leonard,
or by email patmos@shaw.ca. who
TWIN BED mates bed two plays crib with Woodward on a regular basis.
drawers, headboard, great
condition. $200. 250-334-1806
jobshop
Woodward’s hand was the jack of spades, five
the
of hearts, five of diamonds and five of clubs,
THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
with the starter card the five of spades.
GOLD PANNING equipment
sluice boxes, small electric
FinancePHOTO
ClerkSUBMITTED
shaker boxes and wash tram-
mels all for one man operation The Job Shop provides employment counselling, workshops, a
Call 250-898-3447.
resource centre, and a computer lab for our clients.
REFORESTATION NUR-
SPORTS
SERY Seedlings of hardy We have an opening for a Finance Clerk.
trees, shrubs, and berries for Your Community.
shelterbelts or landscaping.
Spruce and pine from $0.99/
Your Newspaper
For details on duties, qualifications and how to apply:
ceas.ca/jobs-at-the-jobshop/
tree. Free shipping. Replace-
ment guarantee. 1-866-873- sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Employment Program of
British Columbia is funded by the
3846 or www.treetime.ca Government of Canada and the
Province of British Columbia.
SAWMILLS FROM only
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Cut lumber any dimension. In
stock ready to ship. Free info
and DVD:
www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
RENTALS
LARGE FUND
Borrowers Wanted SECURITY GUARD
Start saving hundreds of ROOMS FOR RENT
dollars today! We can easily Comox Valley
approve you by phone. 1st, COMOX - 2 blocks from Hos-
2nd or 3rd mortgage money
is available right now. Rates
pital. Wifi & utilities inc. Use of
kitchen etc. $500./mth 250-
BladeRunners
We are seeking persons of good character (male
and female) who are interested in joining Canada’s
Project Delivery Facilitator
start at Prime. Equity counts.
339-7025 largest security guard company as Security Guards
We don’t rely on credit, age
or income. employed in the Comox Valley area. There are also
Call Anytime
1-800-639-2274 or
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING Nanaimo Youthto
opportunities Services
work inAssociation seeks aGeneral
the St. Joseph’s dynamic
individual
Hospital. to coordinate an innovative program,
604-430-1498. Apply online
www.capitaldirect.ca
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers
affordable, supportive seniors which assists employment disadvantaged youth to
accommodation in a home-like find
The employment in theare
ideal candidates Customer
already Service,
securityTourism,
guards
setting. All meals provided.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad Marine Host,aConstruction
and possess valid OFA Levelindustry.
1 FirstThe
Aidsuccessful
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credit? Bills? Unemployed? Call 250-650-2101 for tour.
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Corp. Member BBB. customer service industry, excellent communication
COURTENAY - 2bdrm, 1 bath,
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and conflict information,
resolution please
skills, and contact
a well-developed
www.pioneerwest.com
trance. Utilities extra. No pets, Ron Warmald,
capacity to supportManager
and assist Human
at-risk Resources
youth.
N/S. 3-Ref’s. $800/mth. 250-
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week termlocal 110position;
certain or under
$BMM
 STEVENSON PLACE in Co- the direction e-mail
and ron.warmald@cviy.ca
reporting to the BladeRunners
mox Senior’s Independent Liv- Coordinator starting immediately
ing with Supportive Services. submit your cover letter and or as soon
resume by as
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE possible; which will require the incumbent to complete
Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1 the closing deadline of 12:00 noon on
meal daily, weekly housekeep- a successful criminal record check. Qualifications
ing and 24/7 Lifeline response Monday 25 January 2016.
AUCTIONS with Personal Help Button. Pet needed are a minimum of an under-graduate degree
friendly. Available Feb 1, in Social Work (BSW), Counselling, Child and Youth
2016. Call 250-339-7012. PROFESSIONAL/ PROFESSIONAL/
Care, Education or related fields and related expe-
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
rience and training. As well strong computer skills
TOWNHOUSES in word-processing, data base entry, publisher and
TOWNHOUSE on Cumber- Excel spreadsheets Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw
is required, possess a valid Nation BC
land Rd. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, NS,
NP, $1200/month. Avail. Feb.
Driver’s License. HOUSING BAND MANAGER
Competitive MANAGER
wage and benefits.
1st Call 250-898-7132. The program is delivered out of Courtenay.
The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nation is seeking an energetic and self-
Resumes
motivated Band and cover
Manager wholetters
will takemust
on a be received
variety no and
of challenges
TRANSPORTATION later thanand 4:00 28, 2016 ofby
opportunities playp.m. Thursday
an integral role in theJanuary
continued strengthening the
vision forat
email thereception@nysa.bc.ca,
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nationor community.
Fax 250-754-8661
SPORTS & IMPORTS Attention:
Qualifications: Steve Arnett CEO.
1358 Marwalk Crescent Preferred qualifications
No Late submissions include the following:
will be accepted.
• Have ashort
degreelisted
in commerce, economics,will
public
beadministration
notified. or similar
250-287-3939
www.crauctions.ca
1975 CORVETTE Stingray.
Motivated seller, no rea-
Only applicants
discipline, or equivalent education and experience working with a First
sonable offer turned down. Job description can be viewed @ www.nysa.bc.ca
“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967” (250)339-5052 Nation organization;
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Last chance to see this exhibit in British Columbia

ANNE
FRANK
A HISTORY FOR TODAY

Photo from the collection of the Anne Frank Stichting

HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial

Comox Centre Mall - Blue Arch Entrance

December 1 2015 - February 27 2016

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Exhibit by special arrangement with

Amsterdam

The Royal
Canadian Legion
Branch 160