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The City of Courtenay tested out a new ood mitigation tool last week.

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Mayor Larry Jangula said the city is prone to ooding especially near

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This Aqua Dam system will be a welcome addi-tion to the citys arsenal in ghting ood and protect-ing properties.

(Continued on page 4) City crew unrolls the Aqua Dam fl ood mitigation device last Thursday

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I talked to some of the businesses on Puntledge yes-terday and theyre thrilled that we are taking some ac-tion and were trying to ini-tiate some activity that will hopefully stop any, like the ooding that has happened in the last couple of years, said Jangula.

The Aqua Dam is a water- lled, portable, temporary dam that can be used in ood control eff orts. Around 440 metres of geo-textile, trail-ers, pumps and other related equipment, valued at around $100,000, were acquired by the city just over a month ago using with federal Gas Tax funds.

City CAO David Allen said they will be able to deploy this system at sites where water from the Puntledge River tends to overrun and cause ooding.

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quick, much faster than sand bags within a short period of time, once we get notice of a pending ooding, said Allen, who has seen this sys-tem work and proven when he was working in Golden. We used this system to pro-tect the historic downtown in Golden from the Kicking Horse River.

The new equipment will be part of the citys overall ood operations procedures, geared at maintaining im-portant transportation links as long as possible and miti-gating ooding in low-lying areas, particularly the Punt-ledge Business District.

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Truck Light Parade set to motor Dec. 5BY MICHAEL BRIONESEcho Staff

The annual Cumberland Truck Light Parade will keep on trucking this year.

The 2015 version will take place on Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m..

Organizers have re-quested Cumberland council to approve clo-sure of Dunsmuir Avenue between First Street and Fifth Street for the parade.

Between 15 and 20 trucks are expected to take part in this years event.

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p.m. The organizers will be advertis-ing the event and also recommend that motorists park at the Cultural Centre and Cumberland Recreation to ease parking in residential areas.

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a check instead of trying to use the force of government to make others pay for your opinion?

Be sure and vote no on this referendum on Novem-ber 28. The homelessness you prevent may be your own.

W.A. MetnerRoyston

It was with great interest that I read Director Grieves letter chastising the Vil-lage of Cumberland for not participating in the South

Sewer Project. All that I will say in response is that Cumberland Council truly listened to the concerns of its residents when making the diffi cult decision not to participate.

Leslie Baird, MayorVillage of Cumberland

I have to comment on Ms Whitworths letter ex-plaining that she will not vote to end homelessness in the Comox Valley. As a resident in Courtenay, and a Well-off , as the low-income people call anyone owning a home, she does not want to part with $6 - $10. It is her right to vote as she wishes.

But to suggest that the money will be wasted is not correct. Agencies have been working for years to get a proper plan, and the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, Dawn-to-Dawn, and the Wachiay Friendship Centre have had good success. Now they need the government back-ing to carry on what is al-ready working. There was agreement in the principle in a vote last year, but now the Regional District needs a speci c mandate.

Just because homeless-ness is a sad but real part of life in every city in the world doesnt mean we shouldnt work to change that. What if the anti-slav-ery proponants had had the same defeatist attitude? Medicine Hat, population 61,000 (about the same as CV) has had the Hous-ing First strategy in place for about 5 years and has reduced its homelessness by great numbers. This has been proved to reduce costs in medical and social care.

Lets get behind our lo-cal volunteers and agencies and give them the tools to get the job done!

Liz NaishComox

The homeless tax refer-

endum should be defeated. As a previous writer said, why is homelessness only the responsibility of local property owners? To be fair this referendum ought to be restricted to property own-ers only, as they would be the only ones paying this tax. Does anyone seriously think passing this tax will end homelessness in the valley anyway? No jurisdic-tion in Canada has been able to solve this problem no matter how much mon-ey they throw at it. I believe the operative phrase is: if you build it, they will come.

We have a cure for home-lessness that works every time its tried. Its called a job. If you cant nd one here,

you move to where you can nd one, as lots of people do in this country every day, even if they have homes. Where is the re-sponsibility of the homeless to learn whatever skills they need to earn a living?

For those who have cho-sen to destroy their lives by abusing substances, legal or otherwise, or by engaging in activities that limit their options to a dismal few, sor-ry, but you have now placed yourself at the mercy of oth-ers. With freedom of choice comes responsibility. Why should property owners be forced to pay for your lack of same? That should be for churches and other secular charities to address.

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In March of 2014 the Chamber of Commerce established a Governance Review Taskforce. The Taskforce has a singular and simple goal: To have an independent governance review study conducted of the local government in the Comox Valley.

The provincial govern-ment has funds available for such studies, and when Taskforce members asked several provincial minis-ters about the issue, they indicated that all they need to make the study happen is for all four local govern-ments to ask for it.

So what is this gover-nance thing you ask? In its essence, governance is the way in which we are gov-erned. When discussing lo-cal government governance it includes the structure (three municipalities and a regional district), the num-ber of elected offi cials (22), how decisions are made, and how works and services are funded.

So why does the Cham-ber of Commerce care so

much about local govern-ment governance? Its re-ally simple. Businesses pay a large portion of local taxes directly through prop-erty taxes and indirectly through salaries that pay for employees property taxes. Local businesses also interact with, and can have their business success di-rectly aff ected, by local gov-ernment. Therefore, its in the best interest of Comox Valley businesses to have the best local governance possible.

Sign the petition! Since forming just over

a year ago, the Taskforce started a petition and has made presentations to each municipal council. The goal of the petition is to collect signatures from 10 per cent of the Comox Valley elec-torate (5,000 signatures) to show local governing bod-ies that the people of the Valley want this study.

To date, more than 2,800 signatures have been col-lected.

As we ask people about the governance review study, 99 per cent are will-ing to sign. Getting enough signatures is just a matter of

time. We also used a recent business leaders survey to our advantage by asking if local businesses supported having a governance review study done 88 per cent surveyed supported the call for a study.

To be eff ective the gover-nance review study would focus on shared and com-mon services in the Co-mox Valley such as solid waste management, deliv-ery of potable water, treat-ment and disposal of sani-tary sewage etc. The Study would not look at the tech-nical issues it would look at how the delivery of those services is structured and if there are opportunities for effi ciencies (resulting in less taxes to be paid) that would bene t all residents of the valley.

Recently the Village of Cumberland council unani-mously rejected supporting a governance review study.

The following week they rejected the South Sewer project citing governance issues amongst other fac-tors. Cumberland Council has also had issues with the governance of the land ll and solid waste manage-

ment. These all represent shared services that would be examined during a gov-ernance review study. Given the number of times Village Council complains about governance issues related to the provision of shared and common services, it makes no sense that they would reject the idea of a study that would focus on those very issues.

If you consider the fact that a governance review study would be funded by tax payer money that has already been sent to Victo-ria, it is hard to understand why our local governments wouldnt want a study to examine the facts around providing services more ef- ciently.

In the meantime, the task force is continuing to collect signatures and will reach the goal of 5,000. If you want to sign the petition you can go to the Chamber offi ces on Cliff e Ave, Billy Ds in downtown Courte-nay, Wedler Engineering LLP in Tin Town, Pateman Clouthier Mattews Accoun-tants or you can download the petition form on the Chamber website.

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WELL ITS TRUE, SCROOGE really does exist and lives in Fanny Bay. After TWO years of advertis-ing our local Fanny Bay Christmas Craft Faire, the 9-foot white reindeer was roughly removed by Emcon at the request of a very grumpy local resident. He complained that it was blocking his view of the highway. NOT TRUE!!! For some reason it did not bother him last year. Maybe he needs his vision and or driving ability checked. Our faire is organized and run by a dedicated volunteer, to raise money for the Com-munity Hall. Shame on you for causing additional stress and cost for repairs.

A LITTLE ROAD RAGE to a poorly written poet. What a cowardly thing to say, to

do a professional job - expensive, but do the job. Good to see the Federal gas tax subsidy gone, in 2016. Please put this in to the Homeless account, CVRD directors. Only $69,643, but many local charities would put this to good use.

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE a glowing report of very generous and friendly support from Diane of the Dollar Store, on 17th and Cliff e, who helped out the local Glow Ball players association with a do-nation of equipment, in the way of the glow sticks we use! Way to glow Diane! On behalf of all the kids, teenagers, adults (both genders), and the odd Grandparent(s) who join in our twice weekly games, I say, Hip-Hip-hooray ...and I say it 3 times!! We now have a good supply of the con-sumable 8 glow sticks for the game we play, in the evenings on Sun-days and Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:30PM! Im glowing to tell our play-ers and their parents to keep Diane and the Dollar Store in mind when they are doing their shop-ping. Im also glowing to invite any new and

we do play in the fog - which can be a real cool experience - as it adds to an already fun game! Gloves, and a thermos of hot chocolate or tea are highly recommended.

WE NEED TO OFF-LOAD a dump truck load of reindeer poop onto the driveway of the grumpy old man who complained to Emcon about the mag-ni cent wooden reindeer that was used to advertise the Christmas Craft Fair in Fanny Bay this past weekend. It was locked and bolted in a very re-sponsible manner across the road (Highway 19A) from the Fanny Bay Com-munity Hall. The reindeer in no way obstructed the view of oncoming traffi c and for several thousand people he was a welcom-ing beacon and he put a smile on many faces! However, one cranky old Scrooge needed to make a complaint to Emcon who responded by driving down to Fanny Bay to cut the lock, break the bolt and damage the poor old thing to satisfy one miser-able person. So tonight the reindeer statue is in a heap in the Emcon com-pound awaiting rescue tomorrow. Shame on you grumpy old man...too bad you have to try to make others as miserable as you are. Also, it would have been decent if Emcon had made a quick phone call to one of the Community Hall representatives to have it removed. It would have saved them a trip down here with their bolt cutters. Merry Christmas

staff and giving them the choice of either ac-cepting the appropriate disciplinary action or at the earliest possible time agree to retire with full bene ts. The next phase would be that the admin-istration would negotiate a suitable settlement with the owners which would likely include some sort of a non-disclosure agree-ment. With the matter then settled and nowhere to point ngers the mayor & city council would be able to declare themselveslocal heroes, the admin-istration would appear to have clean hands and the whole issue would be neatly swept under the rug with the only possible losers being taxpayers who would be left with paying the bills.

A LARGE DOSE of get a

life to those that use this forum to air such petty grievances as someone parking in front of their house, or recycle bins that arent brought in the same day, or oooh, that

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ITS NOVEMBER 2015 and it appears that we have a settlement in the Maple Pool dispute. After re-viewing the details of the settlement which seem not to be very compli-cated one wonders why it took 5 years to get here. It should not be any surprise that because of the extended period that it took, numerous conspiracy theories have made the rounds because of the tight secrecy being employed by the city but

ed when it was learned that the property never had been properly zoned which should have led to an expeditious resolution by the administration by demanding a rezoning application. However that all went down the drain when it was discovered that the city had been aware of the zoning prob-lem for some time and apparently some probably senior members of staff had decided that they had the authority to ignore proper procedures and went as far as committing the city in writing to the owners that they would not pursue the matter. This created a possible disastrous political and legal precedent which put the city in a very diffi cult position when it came to dealing with zoning bylaws. At this point they still could have settled the issue but that would have meant that they would had to admit to their mismanagement and possible staff misconduct which likely would have forced them to severely discipline the off ending staff members. Instead they decided that a law suit was the answer but the wheels fell off that wagon when the presid-ing judge threw their case out of court which then left them at square one with the need for a new plan. It appears that it was decided that the new plan must allow them to orchestrate a resolution behind closed doors with no leaks to the public. It appears to involve them approaching the aff ected

blame the transport min-ister on the death of the individual on the upper highway. The arguement for safe speed is com-bined with many other possible contributing fac-tors. Had you already read the report?! Think of the accusation that you incon-siderately made. Think of the responsibility ignored, requiring us all as licensed drivers to judge and act within reason according to conditions. Blame does not heal especially when it is this obscure. May fami-lies who are experiencing loss nd peace instead of anger.

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interested hockey players to join us for some fun ball hockey games, and a good bout of exercise, by coming down to the newly renovated Lacrosse Box at Martin Park, for some Glow Ball ac-tion! Its always pending weather, as we dont play in the rain or snow, but

the following explana-tion which is just sheer speculation seems to make sense when one examines the limited information which has been made available to the public and some pos-sibly related events. First you must concede that although the campground residents are integral to the dispute the real issue was the ability of the city to make and enforce zon-ing bylaws. This came to light as the story unfold-

shed at the dock hurts my eyes to look at ... REAL-LY? My friend that was visiting from TO enlight-ened me with some facts of life in Toronto where she has to park her car on diff erent sides of the street each day and lucky to get a spot on the same street, you dont have the luxury of leaving your recycle bins out as there is a good chance they wont be there the next day, and if it off ends you and your friends to look at an old shed at a dock - other than the obvious - suggests that the people complaining here spend some time volunteering in


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Dave Horner, of CourtenayWinner of two classic cheese baskets

from Dairy Queen

a burn unit, as she does, where you learn to see the bright side of life. Its life! There is beauty there if you make an attempt to see it. These little worries, when you look at the big picture, are not worth the energy.

AS WE HEAD into a season of Christmas spending and sharing it is worth

hole - on the road from 5th St to Condensory Bridge.

THE CVRD MIGHT AS WELL close up the new One Spot Trail extension until the spring as the dunces on Cessford Road dont seem to understand the signs saying Keep your horses off the pathway until it hardens up - twits.

BOUQUETS to CVRD Director Edwin Grieve for his compassionate pleas to save Baynes Sound, and support for the same canoe ap-proach to services. Shame on Courtenay, Comox and the CVRD CAO for administratively locking out Rural Directors, and Cumberland from seats on the Comox Valley Sewerage Committee. The Province and Feds should only fund col-laborative, cost eff ective projects and South Sewer does not qualify. We need an aff ordable Comox Val-ley solution.

MANY BOUQUETS to Cour-

tenay Mayor Jangula who has suggested citizens forums to provide input on local government budgets. Once again, the

thinking about what the Homelessness Supports Service Referendum means. Sadly the question itself is awkward. Thank goodness we can access answers to Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.omoxvalleyrd.ca/EN/main/departments/legis-lative-services/elections/faqs.html. The answer to question 6 tells me that for each $300,000 that my warm home is worth I would pay $6 towards services for the homeless. As I prepare a nutritious meal, fool around on my home computer and do my Christmas shopping I think I can fumble around in the dark recesses of my pocket and nd $6 in or-der to give someone else a hand up. Merry Christ-mas, everyone.

RECENTLY ON A LOCAL BEACH I observed a seagull pick-ing up a clam (or some-thing) and dropping it onto rocks to smash the shell. Then I saw crows doing the same thing with nuts to get at the tasty in-nards. Then ... I happened to notice, over at the old Zellers/Target site, a hu-man being on a back-hoe using the same technique; scooping up pieces of concrete and dropping them from a height to smash them into smaller, more manageable, pieces! We havent evolved much from birds, have we!!

YOURE NOT getting out of Christmas shopping, Ron, by hiding down that pot-

ers (Stirling Crescent area) who choose to toss their dog crap into my unlined garbage can after pick-up day. Assume this happens at dark when nobody else can see so unless I am home in or-der to retrieve the empty can, these folks assume that someone else will clean up after them. Take it home and put it in your own can.

ANOTHER FATALITY on the Inland Highway, here, and yet another fatality on the Malahat, both which have never been bet-ter engineered for road safety. Simply put, the BC Government and the RCMP are responsible for Road Safety and they have failed. Every fatality, injury is a failure. I hope that none of my family, friends, neighbors and those in our community are the next statistics. Speed continues to kill.

BOUQUETS to the local

newspaper for publishing the story about Volunteer Comox Valley. Many peo-ple do not know about the opportunities and advan-tages to self and others through this agency.

EARLY ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT my friend and I went out to collect food bank items for our school food drive. I was extremely disap-pointed by the amount of negative comments from the people we saw. They were judging us on common stereotypes as-sociated with teenagers: sel sh, lazy and greedy. For those who were kind and thoughtful I would like to send a bouquet, for the others I am aston-ished you would say such a thing to students taking time out of their busy

CVRD CAO is present-ing the 2016 budget that has more discretionary spending in Pr ofession-al Fees and legal fees than the homeless tax would raise. Check it out -its all on the CVRD web-site, Committee of the Whole agenda, November 24th. The CVRD, Awash in Cash, while many are not. No new taxes or fees required in 2016. Taxes and fees that land on low income people here, to pay for Professional Fees.

BAGS OF DOGGIE do to the

inconsiderate pet own-

lives to help the hungry living in the comox valley. Some thought we were trick or treating at ve oclock with a wheelbar-row to collect as much candy as possible, others thought we were taking the food for ourselves and we also received the oc-casional look of what are you crazy teenagers doing. This was a remarkably surprising thing for me to

BOUQUETS OF RED ROSES to the ne person who knitted or crocheted the toques and scarfs and pinned them to the tree at the Rotary Chil-drens Park for those who are cold to take as needed. You are an asset to the community and your generosity did not go unnoticed. Thank you.

see, as I thought I lived in a nicer community.

The Comox Valley Echo Silent Santa Auction will take place November 27th through December 5th atwww.silentsanta.ca

HOW IT WORKS Bids will be accepted online until 7pm Saturday, December 5th. No bids will be accepted after that time. Bids will increase in the following minimum increments:

up to $120: $2$121 to 300: $5$301 to $500: $10$501 to $1,000 $20$1001 to $2000 $50$2001 and up $100

You are able to increase increments. All bids must be placed online. Minimum Reserve Bid in effect. No limit to the number of bids placed. Updated bids will be printed in the Echo on Nov 27th, Dec 3rd and

Dec 4th. Bids that don't contain a legible name, address, bid, or phone

number will be disqualified. These are required upon signup. The Comox Valley Echo will not be responsible for errors in

description, authenticity or condition of goods purchased. Any problems should be taken up with the merchant or manufacturer of the product. Applicable fees and other charges are the responsibility of purchaser.

Decision of judges is final.Before bidding on-site you must read and accept the Terms and

Conditions of Bidding. Read these terms carefully. When you submit bids on the site you enter into a binding legal agreement with the Comox Valley Echo.

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTSHighest bidders will be contacted by email, by Sunday Dec. 6th. You

will have until Friday Dec 11th to claim your item.To claim your purchase, come to the Echo office between 9:00 am

and 5 pm Monday to Friday and you will be given a certificate to pick up your item. Method of payment: Cash, certified check, Visa, Mastercard or Interac.

*Applicable taxes are not included on your bid price. There is no tax on the purchase of Gift Certificates.

HOW IT WORKS

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AERO ARTSCREENPRINTINGEMBROIDERY & APPAREL

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2-$50 GIFTCERTIFICATES

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2-$50 GIFTCERTIFICATES

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2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A STANDARD ROOM

*Sub jec t to ava i lab i l i ty

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE


4 X $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

2 0 6 4 C O M O X AV E 2 5 0 8 9 0 9 2 0 0


2 0 6 4 C O M O X AV E 2 5 0 8 9 0 9 2 0 0

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATESTOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

Central BuildersLocally owned and operated for over 80 years

610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay 250-334-4416

MON - FRI 7-6,SAT 8-5, SUN 9-5





4305th Street, Courtenay | 250.338.0626

$100 Gift Certicate

662 Anderton Road, Comox250-339-4518

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm Sat 8am-4pmwww.comoxrentals.comCOMOX RENTALS & RECREATION

JONSERED CHAIN SAW 16 BAR 38CC

model CS2238S


Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985Wed like to have a steak in your future!

319-4th Street, Downtown Courtenay 250.338.1412











BOBCAT EXCAVATOR E35 ONE DAY RENTAL

(8hrs on machine)



JONSERED BLOWER 28CC HAND HELD

model B2126


Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985Wed like to have a steak in your future!

319-4th Street, Downtown Courtenay 250.338.1412





4305th Street, Courtenay | 250.338.0626

$100 Gift Certicate



JONSERED TRIMMER 28CC LOOP

model GC2128

Comox RecreationC O M E P L AY W I T H U S !

ONE-YEAR PASS TO THE COMOX FITNESS STUDIO

1855 Noel Ave, Comox 250-339-2255 www.comox.ca/recreation

Comox RecreationC O M E P L AY W I T H U S !

ONE-YEAR PASS TO THE COMOX FITNESS STUDIO

1855 Noel Ave, Comox 250-339-2255 www.comox.ca/recreation

1 Full Play Golf Membership1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox

250.339.4444www.comoxgolfclub.ca

Its good to be home.4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522 comoxfireplace.com

$200 Gift Certificate



Children & Youth Program Gift Certificate

$125 Resort Wide Gift Certicate

Call the Golf Shop for details

250.703.5031







3 Month Fitness Pass

6 Months Unlimited Squash

Stay, Play and Unwind Package


250.703.5031




$4-100 Gift Certificates



3 Month Wellness Centre Adult Membership

416A PUNTLEDGE RD 250 334 3666www.courtenayappliances.com

KITCHEN AID ELECTRIC

PRO-SERIES KETTLE

416A PUNTLEDGE RD 250 334 3666www.courtenayappliances.com

SAMSUNG VACUUM VCC88BOH1B/XAC Dual Chamber

Bagless Canister Vacuum HEP-H12 Filter

LOT#115 CURRENT BID:$48.00VALUE: $100.00 LOT#114 CURRENT BID:$48.00VALUE: $100.00 LOT#111 CURRENT BID:$168.54VALUE: $357.08

LOT#002 CURRENT BID:$48.00VALUE: $100.00 LOT#001 CURRENT BID:$48.00VALUE: $100.00 LOT#206 CURRENT BID:$48.00VALUE: $100.00

LOT#205

LOT#122

LOT#119

LOT#187

LOT#074

LOT#203

LOT#192

LOT#130

LOT#127

LOT#138

LOT#126

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$57.50

CURRENT BID:$57.50

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$136.98

CURRENT BID:$175.00

CURRENT BID:$460.00

CURRENT BID:$95.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$57.50

CURRENT BID:$57.50

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $283.95

VALUE: $370.00

VALUE: $1,020.00

VALUE: $200.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $125.00

LOT#117

LOT#121

LOT#118

LOT#076

LOT#073

LOT#194

LOT#191

LOT#129

LOT#140

LOT#137

LOT#125

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$57.50

CURRENT BID:$57.50

CURRENT BID:$132.50

CURRENT BID:$89.48

CURRENT BID:$460.00

CURRENT BID:$460.00

CURRENT BID:$95.00

CURRENT BID:$70.00

CURRENT BID:$132.50

CURRENT BID:$125.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $275.00

VALUE: $188.95

VALUE: $1,020.00

VALUE: $1,020.00

VALUE: $200.00

VALUE: $150.00

VALUE: $275.00

VALUE: $260.00

LOT#116

LOT#120

LOT#188

LOT#075

LOT#204

LOT#193

LOT#131

LOT#128

LOT#139

LOT#213

LOT#207

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$57.50

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$128.98

CURRENT BID:$175.00

CURRENT BID:$460.00

CURRENT BID:$190.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$70.00

CURRENT BID:$144.50

CURRENT BID:$144.50

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $267.95

VALUE: $370.00

VALUE: $1,020.00

VALUE: $400.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $150.00

VALUE: $299.00

VALUE: $299.00


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CLOTHES CLOSETwww.jimsclothescloset.com

Port Alberni4716 Johnston Road

250-723-5231

Downtown Courtenay231 5th Street250-338-2624

Campbell RIver230-1400 Dogwood,

778-346-3332

$100 Gift Certicate

1.800.663.7929www.kingfisherspa.com

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

The Breakwater Restaurant GATSBY NEW YEARS

TICKETS FOR 2 7 Course Plated Dinner, Swing Street Band, Sparkling Wine Toast - December, 31/15



1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday

stays only, expires June 30/16



2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE (for bookings Monday - Friday only),

Expires June 30, 2016









250-723-5231



778-346-3332

$100 Gift Certicate





















250-723-5231



778-346-3332

$100 Gift Certicate



Event Room Rental

(Full Day - expires Nov.30/16)
















250-723-5231



778-346-3332

$100 Gift Certicate

















2-$50 Gift Certificates

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250-338-1500

8 UltimateCar Washes - $120

COURTENAY CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE 250-871-8700

Youre Busy... Were Fast!


for Oil Change

250.338.09031070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenaywww.thehomemedicalshop.com

SPRITE MINI 4 WHEEL WALKER

Annual Limited Membership


250.703.5031


401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay250 897 1093





for Oil Change

319 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay

250.338.8404

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES



250-338-1500




8 Ultimate Car Washes


Pavia Shoe Company_.PM[*LY[PJH[LZ

Social MembershipDiscounted Green Fees throughout the year; Unlimited Driving Range; First Round of Golf Free. Valid July 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017Join Now! Play Now!


250.703.5031



250-338-1500


401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay250 897 1093

1-145 19th Street 250-338-5222

LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Dec 28, 2015 - Section 112 - S101 and S102

319 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay

250.338.8404




250-723-5231



778-346-3332

$100 Gift Certicate



Event Room Rental

(Full Day - expires Nov.30/16)














T: 250-703-9544F: 250-703-9546

436 5TH ST., COURTENAYwww.extremerunners.comWHERE FIT COMES FIRST!

$100 Gift Certicate



250-338-1500




8 Ultimate Car Washes


Pavia Shoe Company_.PM[*LY[PJH[LZ








2937 Kilpatrick Ave | 250-871-6074 | www.la-z-boyvi.com

LOT#049

LOT#046 LOT#043

LOT#197

LOT#095

LOT#090

LOT#085

LOT#080

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00 CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$130.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $500.00 VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $270.00

VALUE: $120.00

VALUE: $130.00

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LOT#048

LOT#042

LOT#196

LOT#094

LOT#089

LOT#084

LOT#079

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $120.00

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LOT#047 LOT#044

LOT#198

LOT#096

LOT#091

LOT#086

LOT#081

LOT#041

LOT#195

LOT#093

LOT#088

LOT#083

LOT#078

CURRENT BID:$240.00 CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$145.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

VALUE: $500.00 VALUE: $500.00

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VALUE: $120.00

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VALUE: $500.00

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VALUE: $120.00

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VALUE: $130.00

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LOT#004

LOT#141

LOT#055

LOT#060

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$184.98

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $389.95

LOT#124

LOT#003

LOT#146

LOT#054

LOT#040

CURRENT BID:$1,212.50

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $2,625.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#005

LOT#142

LOT#056

LOT#061

LOT#123

LOT#144

LOT#145

LOT#208

LOT#039

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$187.50

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$175.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $120.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $395.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $370.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#199

LOT#097

LOT#092

LOT#087

LOT#082

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$107.50

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $225.00

VALUE: $120.00

VALUE: $120.00

VALUE: $130.00

LOT#045 CURRENT BID:$240.00VALUE: $500.00

LOT#033

LOT#143

LOT#057

LOT#062

LOT#050

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $120.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $500.00

LOT#077 CURRENT BID:$60.00VALUE: $130.00 LOT#151 CURRENT BID:$48.00VALUE: $100.00LOT#032 CURRENT BID:$190.00VALUE: $400.00


Silent Santa 2015

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w w w. p a i n t e r s l o d g e . c o m

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A STANDARD ROOM

*Sub jec t to ava i lab i l i ty

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay 250.703.2141

EX OFFICIO MENS ALPENTAL FLEECE JACKET

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill

123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

PILON TOOLRENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU625AWD

Pearl CoveSalon & Esthetics Studio

2508711122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

[*LIW&HUWLFDWHV



PILON TOOLRENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA 5521P



PILON TOOLRENTALS



#2-720 30th St., Courtenay 250-871-PURE (7873)



PILON TOOLRENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA

HU725AWD/BBC

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 www.roxannesfashions.com

Comox Centre Mall 250-339-6133

$100 Gift Certicate

OCEAN RAPIDS TOUR FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPARTING FROM

EITHER PAINTERS LODGE OR APRIL POINT

www.painterslodge.comwww.aprilpoint.com



MICRODERMABRASION & COLD LASER FACIAL TREATMENT



PILON TOOLRENTALS




[*LIW&HUWLFDWHV

1089 Braidwood Rdwww.theprimechophouse.com

250 871 7292(across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

4 x $25 Gift Certificates



PILON TOOLRENTALS



#2-720 30th St., Courtenay 250-871-PURE (7873)



PILON TOOLRENTALS




$100 Gift Certicate

2 LIFT TICKETS + 2 TUBING TICKETS


DELSEY LUGGAGE UPRIGHT 24 WITH BONUS $50

GIFT CARD



PILON TOOLRENTALS







PILON TOOLRENTALS




PILON TOOLRENTALS

RIDER R220T 44 STAMPED DECK






PILON TOOLRENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA

HU725AWD/BBC



$100 Gift Certicate

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE TOUR FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPARTING

FROM EITHER APRIL POINT OR PAINTERS LODGE

www.painterslodge.comwww.aprilpoint.com






PILON TOOLRENTALS




[*LIW&HUWLFDWHV






PILON TOOLRENTALS


291 5th Street, Courtenay, BC 250-338-0211

RattanPlus Home & Patio




PILON TOOLRENTALS




$100 Gift Certicate


250 Fifth St., Courtenay 250-334-3178

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

COURTENAY BC250-334-0355

BC Reg 3140-4

For new bookings only - booking must be made by Nov.30/16

$500 CREDIT TOWARDWW

COURTFor new bookingsonly-booking must be made byFor new bookings only - booking mu

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1482

$100 Gift Certificate4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS


BC Reg 3140-4

For new bookings only - booking must be made by Nov.30/16For new bookings only - booking mu

500 CREDIT TOWARDSWW

Fornewbookingsonly-bookingmustbemadebyNov.30/Fornewbookingsonly-bookingmu

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1482





#3 1841 Comox Ave, Comox(250) 339-6683

www.simoncycle.com



$500 CREDIT TOWARDS


BC Reg 3140-4




DELSEY LUGGAGE CARRY-ON WITH BONUS $50 GIFT CARD






PILON TOOLRENTALS




[*LIW&HUWLFDWHV






PILON TOOLRENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA

HU725AWD/BBC

291 5th Street, Courtenay, BC 250-338-0211

RattanPlus Home & Patio




PILON TOOLRENTALS








$100 Gift Certicate

LOT#110

LOT#063

LOT#157

LOT#101

LOT#152

LOT#167

LOT#107

LOT#162

LOT#037

CURRENT BID:$168.54

CURRENT BID:$60.00

CURRENT BID:$245.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$155.00

CURRENT BID:$290.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$310.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $357.08

VALUE: $130.00

VALUE: $529.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $329.99

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VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $659.99

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#109

LOT#105

LOT#156

LOT#100

LOT#172

LOT#166

LOT#106

LOT#161

LOT#036

CURRENT BID:$57.48

CURRENT BID:$59.50

CURRENT BID:$245.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$290.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$280.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $124.95

VALUE: $129.00

VALUE: $529.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $619.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $599.99

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#006

LOT#064

LOT#158

LOT#102

LOT#153

LOT#168

LOT#169

LOT#163

LOT#038

LOT#108

LOT#104

LOT#155

LOT#099

LOT#171

LOT#165

LOT#174

LOT#160

LOT#035

CURRENT BID:$92.00

CURRENT BID:$190.00

CURRENT BID:$280.00

CURRENT BID:$59.50

CURRENT BID:$155.00

CURRENT BID:$2,350.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$310.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$57.48

CURRENT BID:$59.50

CURRENT BID:$245.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$290.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$280.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $194.00

VALUE: $400.00

VALUE: $599.99

VALUE: $129.00

VALUE: $329.99

VALUE: $4,899.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $659.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $124.95

VALUE: $129.00

VALUE: $529.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $619.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $599.99

VALUE: $100.00 LOT#201

LOT#072

LOT#113

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $100.00LOT#150

LOT#071

LOT#112

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#202

LOT#030

LOT#147LOT#149

LOT#070

LOT#008

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$92.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $500.00

VALUE: $194.00

LOT#065

LOT#103

LOT#154

LOT#098

LOT#170

LOT#164

LOT#173

LOT#159

CURRENT BID:$152.50

CURRENT BID:$59.50

CURRENT BID:$155.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$310.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$280.00

VALUE: $325.00

VALUE: $129.00

VALUE: $329.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $659.99

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $599.99

LOT#148

LOT#007

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$92.00

VALUE: $100.00

VALUE: $194.00




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On November 17, a re-port of a collision between a vehicle and fence was reported to the Comox Valley RCMP. The driver of the vehicle had backed into a fence, causing dam-age, on the 800 block of Cumberland Rd, Courte-nay. The vehicle left the scene, but not before a witness was able to obtain the vehicles licence plate number. Charges under the Motor Vehicle Act are

forth coming for this inci-dent. (2015-14984)

The Comox Valley RCMP received a report on November 18th of a break, enter and theft from a residence that occurred between November 10th and November 15th. An unknown person(s) had entered the home on the 2000 block of E 9th St, in Courtenay and stole jew-elry and personal items. This investigation is con-tinuing. (2015-15044)

On November 19, dur-ing speed enforcement on Pritchard Rd, Comox,

Police Blotter a vehicle was stopped for excessively speeding in a school zone. The vehicle, travelling 79 Km/h in the 30 Km/h zone, was sub-sequently impounded for 7 days and an excessive speed violation ticket was issued to the driver. (2015-15099)

A suspicious vehicle report, turned out to be a stolen vehicle recovery on November 19th. A citi-zen had noticed a vehicle, that appeared to be out of place, had been parked in a parking lot on the 3000 block of Comox Rd for a period of time. The Co-mox Valley RCMP attend-ed and discovered that the

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If you have any information about the whereabouts of either of these two people, call the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment at 338-1321, or Comox Valley Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You dont have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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vehicle had been reported stolen on November 16th. The investigation into the theft is continuing. (2015-14955)

A possible impaired driver was reported to the Comox Valley RCMP on November 19th. As a result of the vehicle stop, the driver was found to have been consuming al-cohol and was given a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition and the ve-hicle impounded for 30 days. (2015-15125)

On the evening of No-vember 19th, the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a disturbance on the 1000 block of Ryan Rd. An intoxicated female was located and arrested. Upon search, she was found to have marijuana on her possession. While being booked into RCMP custody, the female as-saulted the attending po-lice offi cer. The female was held for court, on charges of Causing a Dis-turbance, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Assaulting a Police Offi -cer. (2015-15119)

A report of a stolen vehicle was made to the Comox Valley RCMP, in the early morning hours of November 21.

The white 2009 Chev-rolet pickup truck bearing BC licence BX5724

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Dear Doctors - I've been pretty fortunate with my teeth, and am happy with my dentist. My husband, on the other hand, has kind of a dental mess. He is talking about just having them yanked and replaced with dental implants. What could possibly go wrong here?

Dental implants are extremely successful. They are quickly becoming the most successful procedure in dentistry and success rates range from 92-97% depending on where in the mouth they are placed. Having said that, like any surgery there can be complications and even the odd failure. Firstly, we have nerves in our lower jaw, and sinus cavities in our upper jaw to contend with. The more bone resorption or loss due to early tooth removal or gum disease, the closer these nerves and sinus cavities are to the surface of the jaw bone. All implant dentists take the necessary precautions to avoid coming too close to nerves or placing implants where there is not enough bone support.

Secondly, just like a fence post a dental implant requires a solid foundation. Bone grafting is sometimes essential. There are various options for bone enhancement, ranging from a granular 'packing' type material to complete bone harvesting from other parts of your jaw or hip in some cases.

Thirdly, the placement of the dental implants is critical. Proper planning makes a world of difference. If the surgeon is unaware of the precise treatment plan and where the dentist wants to place the teeth, they may place the implant(s) where there is most bone. This may not necessarily be the ideal location for where the teeth should be, and can compromise the function and esthetics of the case. Other complications may be pre-existing medical conditions that make successful dental implant surgery questionable. We have to be very stringent around all aspects of a patient's overall health history. You asked what could 'possibly' go wrong here. These are some complications that can arise with implant surgery. Turning your question around what could 'possibly' go wrong with a simple car trip to the grocery store today? It should be routine, but sometimes the unforeseen happens. The science of dental implants affords us wonderful treatment options and we can create amazing results, but they are not right for every single patient. Occasionally we meet a patient who is simply not a candidate. You said you are happy with your dentist. Ask them to review your husband's case. He or she will be able to give him what they feel are his best options. If your husband has any doubts have him seek a second opinion. There is no better time to be sure!

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Call the Dental Hotline at 1-800-617-2936 and schedule a FREE Implant Consultation.

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On November 21, a re-port of a break, enter and theft from a residence on the 17

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