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It feels a little like we’re living in the “Upside Down” right now. (Stranger Things on Netflix will illuminate this reference if it’s drawing dead). Corona cases are up, deaths and hospitalizations are down. Canada’s housing market is way up, reaching the highest transaction volume on record in July, but many other sectors are nowhere near recovery. Despite the government scandals, the flakey economy, trouble south of the border, and a whole lot of unknown, the show must go on. Fortunately for you and I, there are a lot of local businesses proving that no matter what gets thrown their way, they’re going to find a way to survive, and even thrive while facing incredible challenges. From our lead story on Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal, to industry investigations on Building Science and Aquaculture, features on Innovation Island, Island Engineering, Coastal Community Credit Union, and our own curated Movers and Shakers and Who Is Suing Whom, we hope our content inspires you to keep pushing forward. John MacDonald, Director, Business Development

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NEWS UPDATE

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JULY 2020

NEWS UPDATE

NORTH COWICHAN’S NEW RCMP FACILITY BREAKS GROUND NORTH COWICHAN – Local partners gathered on August 7 to officially break ground for the new North Cowichan- Duncan RCMP Facility. Construction on the integrated facility, which will bring Forensic Identification Services, South Island Traffic, Indigenous Policing, and municipal and provincial officers together under one roof, is expected to begin in early 2021. Construction is estimated to be completed in the fall of 2022. Many of the materials that will be used in the new building are innovative, such as mass timber. The new proposed facility will be built with specific energy consumption targets and will be net zero ready. Currently, we are carrying out a feasibility study, with the help of funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. At this time, Council has not yet made a decision on potential future uses of the old RCMP building and land, but will be taking this into consideration at future meetings. The total estimated budget for the project is $49.03 million, with the Municipality funding 40 per cent of the total cost and the RCMP funding 60 per cent. For more information on the new RCMP facility, visit www.northcowichan.ca/RCMP.

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OCEANSIDE PROGRAM HELPS OVER 50 BUSINESSES PA R K S V I L L E , QUA L IC U M B E AC H – The Oceanside Rebound Recovery Program, a plan developed by Oceanside Initiatives to help businesses through the COVID-19 operating restrictions and closures, has reached 50 businesses and leveraged over 90K in aid to the region. Oceanside Initiatives, a new Economic Development office, with a focus on delivering business retention and expansion programs to the Oceanside region, opened its doors in February. Four weeks later, businesses started closing their doors, in accordance with Provincial regulations, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the economic impact of these closures began to take shape, Oceanside Initiatives was able to respond by first assessing the needs of the business community, and create a four-point program to help them adjust, re-open, and look toward the future, ultimately saving jobs and reducing the negative impacts to the region. Oceanside Initiatives created the Rebound Oceanside Program so that each individual business could be assisted based on their unique set of challenges, allowing for the ability to adapt to their specific needs. Since launching the program in May, 50 business have registered and have been assisted in many different and unique ways, and over $97,000 in assistance and has been delivered to the Oceanside business community.

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REAL ESTATE RECOVERY CONTINUES IN JULY

NANAIMO – VIREB’s housing market continues to recover from the COVID-19 downturn seen in April and part of May. Last month, 615 single-family detached properties (excluding acreage and waterfront) sold on the MLS System compared to 474 in June 2020 and 460 in July 2019. Sales of condo apartments rose by 18 per cent year over year while row/ townhouse sales increased by seven per cent. The benchmark price of a single-family home board-wide was $545,700 in July, an increase of six per cent from the previous year and two per cent higher than in June. (Benchmark pricing tracks the value of a typical home in the reported area.) In the apartment category, the year-overyear benchmark price rose by four per cent, hitting $312,800 and up marginally from June. The benchmark price of a townhouse in July rose by four per cent year over year, climbing to $425,800 and up by around one per cent from June. For the Malahat and area, the benchmark price of a single-family home last month was $612,800, a seven per cent increase from last

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KEVIN REID July. In Campbell River, the benchmark price hit $456,000, up five per cent over last year. In the Comox Valley, the benchmark price reached $557,500, up by eight per cent from one year ago. Duncan reported a benchmark price of $500,200, an increase of six per cent from July 2019. Nanaimo’s benchmark price rose by seven per cent to $593,600 in July, while the Parksville-Qualicum area saw its benchmark price increase by two per cent to $604,900. The cost of a benchmark single-family home in Port Alberni reached $342,700 in July, a seven per cent increase from one year ago. For the North Island, the benchmark price was $231,600, a 13 per cent increase over last year. On the provincial front, the British Columbia Real Estate Association reports that sales in BC are surging to pre-COVID-19 levels in most markets. Although listings activity has normalized along with sales, active listings are still down close to 20 per cent year over year. As a result, many markets are seeing upward pressure on prices. www.vireb.com

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TRILLIUM PURCHASES NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CENTRE

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MARK MACDONALD Nanaimo North Town Centre has been sold to Toronto-based Trillium Acquisition Corp. (TSXV:TCK.P). Trillium purchased the 64 acre shopping centre property from 104 Nanaimo Holdings, which bought it earlier from Shape Properties. The mall is anchored by Canadian Tire, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Lowe’s, London Drugs, Cineplex and Fairway Markets. • • • A new eatery has opened in the former downtown location of The Keg at 350 Robson Street. It’s owned by former Keg franchise operator Doug Coates, and is called Medium Rare Restaurant & Bar. It has a similar menu to that of the Keg. • • • After many years with Island West Coast Developments Ltd. (IWCD), Bonnie Hunter is now the Project Manager at Saywell Contracting Ltd. WWW.BUSINESSEX AMINER.CA

• • • IWCD recently completed another project in Campbell River called Linda’s Place, for the Campbell River Head Injury Society. • • • Chris Cathers has opened a new business called Rooftoptents.ca, which sells quality fiberglass roof top tents and auto awnings. The roof tents mount to a vehicle’s roof racks, trailers, cars and trucks and easily pops up in seconds to provide campers with a comfortable, secure, and dry sleeping tent. Chris, who worked for the Business Examiner for many years, explains: “With reservations hard to come by, having the freedom to camp anywhere is an appeal to those who use roof top tents. There has been an explosion of camping and travelling in the backcountry since Covid-19 hit and the roof top tents have been a popular option for those looking for camping alternatives to the cumbersome travel trailers and RV’s. For further information visit www.rooftoptents.ca • • • After many years of speculation and rumors, the owners of the Green Thumb Nursery property TG 6261 Hammond Bay Road in north Nanaimo have introduced development plans for the property. The developer has appeared before Nanaimo City Council to request changing the land use designation for the 17.8 hectare property to “urban node”.That would allow for high density residential development, as well as shops and services. The Wilhelmina Group Limited Partnership which owns the property had its application submitted by Barefoot Planning and Design. It includes three to six storey multi-family

NANAIMO residential buildings and townhomes, as well as mixed use and commercial office buildings. • • • City council has agreed to provide a letter of support for the proposed Nanaimo Deep Discovery Association project. Lorne Hildebrand, head of the Nanaimo Deep Discovery Association, says if built, the centre would focus on education and virtual ocean exploration. • • • Seacliff Properties, which also owns the Fairwinds development in Nanoose, has presented a revised vision for the 726-acre Sandstone site at the south entrance to Nanaimo next to the Island Highway. Seacliff Director of Development Ian Porter says the project will inject billions of dollars into the local economy over the 20 years it is expected to take to build it out fully. Seacliff bought the property in 2018.

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The plans include a business park and residences, and Porter estimates it will create 5,500 permanent jobs once completed. • • • Vancouver Island University has appointed a new Chancellor, and it’s Dr. Judith Sayers, President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Judith has served as Chief of Hupacasath First Nation for 14 years, and has been President of the Nuu-chah-Nulth Tribal Council since 2017. • • • New Nanaimo Buccaneers owner Carl Ollech has sold the Kerry Park Islanders, the other Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team he owned prior to buying the Bucs, to Brandon Cox of Ridge Meadows. Cox is a former professional hockey player, and his business partner is Luke Betts, who will serve as the newest Governor to the Junior B league.

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DIANNE HAWKINS The Chamber salutes our Corporate Partners, Jackson and Associates! Jackson & Associates is a local appraisal firm that has been operating in the Comox Valley for over 40 years and is owned and managed by Dan Wilson. Dan and his wife purchased the business in 2000 from Bill Jackson after mentoring and working with Bill. Today Dan’s, focus is on commercial/industrial investment property appraisals and managing a team of seven professional appraisers and three support staff who complete a variety of valuation and real estate consulting throughout the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, and Sunshine Coast. Jackson and Associates support a variety of local charities such as Habitat for Humanity and Dawn to Dawn through discount and pro bono work. Staff are also actively involved in leadership roles within their professions. Steve Blacklock serves on the National Board of Directors of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. Rachelle Tink, as Chair, and Taylor Nelson, as Candidate Representative, serve on the Nanaimo Chapter of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. Dan has volunteered for over 15 years in various roles ranging from Provincial President and National President of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. He is currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee, Peer Review Committee and is the Chair of the Verity Claims Management – AIC’s liability claims management company. Jackson and Associates knows the value in investing in its community. Thanks for being a Corporate Partners – we appreciate you.

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The Chamber has been busy advocating and participating in Comox Valley initiatives on behalf of the business community. Dianne Hawkins, CEO sits on the City of Courtenay’s Official Community Plan Advisory Committee (OCP-AC). The OCPAC has just completed stakeholder brainstorming sessions exploring areas such as community wide land use, transportation, housing, local economic development and enhancing quality of life to name a few. The OCP-AC has online public engagement tools as well as a survey available to community members to participate and provide their insight. Have your say! Check out the City’s OCP Update at www.courtenay.ca/OCPupdate there’s even a prize for participating too! The Chamber holds a seat on the Economic Recovery Task Force – Technical Advisory Sub-Committee (TAC) The Chamber has provided recommendations and insight on the impact of Covid 19 on businesses, our response to support business and plans moving ahead. We look forward to brainstorming with our fellow stakeholders who represent various industries and sectors in the Valley such as transportation, tourism, technology, arts & culture and many more. Our community stakeholders are focussed on collaboration and developing cohesive partnerships as we weather the economic climate together going forward. For more information on the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit: www.comoxvalleychamber.com or call 250-334-3234.

BUILDING SCIENCE ADVANCES HELP CONSTRUCTION FIRMS BUILD

Successful construction companies need more than good material and trained staff. They need to be tech savvy, and able to utilize online tools and programs to take advantage of new developments in building science, if they want to increase customer satisfaction, productivity and enjoy a better bottom line. While the industry, like most, was crimped by COVID-19 pandemic precautions this spring, construction continued, for the most part, albeit with a reduced workforce. As sanctions have lifted, building has ramped up to keep up with the strong demand that exited pre-COVID, and has given every indication that it will continue on into the future. With Vancouver Island a preferred – and safer – destination for residents and young and old, growth projects should maintain with more residents arriving, particularly from the Lower Mainland. While demand from the Asian market has decreased, buyers are arriving from the Vancouver region, flush with cash after selling principal residences that have accumulated equity over many years and looking for less expensive housing and a slower lifestyle. Not just that, but with employees forced to work remotely during the pandemic, many have realized that working from home offices is a true alternative. Online meetings through Zoom, TELUS Business Connect and other services have introduced new benefits to virtual employment, including tax benefits realized through having an in-home office. Companies of all sizes, including in construction-related industries, have had to resort to online virtual meetings to keep team members updated on projects during the pandemic. Not only does it provide for social distancing, it also eliminates down-time and some travel for employees, who can participate where they are working.

Client demand for eco-friendly construction and structures has caused designers, architects and engineers to seek out solutions that are more efficient and less-intrusive. The result? Net zero homes and buildings that are kept warm through a combination of body heat, high-tech insulation and windows. More effort in the planning and design stages is resulting in less wastage of construction materials. Canada’s construction sector is a $170 billion industry that employs 1.4 million workers, and within that, the Vancouver Economic Construction has identified a $426 million sector dubbed the “Contech Ecosystem”, an abbreviation of Construction Technology. This includes companies that are dedicated to meeting the demand for more affordable, better, safer, energy-efficient construction materials. In order to remain competitive, construction companies need to be up to speed on new methods and products from not just an operations standpoint, but to meet and exceed everchanging building code requirements, which differ from region to region. Design-build options have become staple offerings from many larger construction companies, like Island Westcoast Developments with its Nanaimo and Victoria operations and projects AUGUST 2020

BUILDING SCIENCE throughout the Island. Clients see the advantage of working through the design process with industry professionals, resulting in them receiving exactly what they want, while reducing product waste due to inefficient design. Kinsol Timber of Mill Bay utilizes technology to maximize usage of wood in the structures it builds and highlight its beauty in the end product, much to the delight of customers. There have been a few â&#x20AC;&#x153;positiveâ&#x20AC;? byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to complete projects with a reduced workforce, companies have been accessing technological advances to do more with less staff. It has alsoresulted in the introduction of more sanitation facilities on construction sites, most notably handwashing stations. Companies have either brought in or constructed stations that will remain standard on-site equipment for years to come.

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INNOVATION ISLAND AND ICET SUPPORT DIGITAL GROWTH AND RECOVERY FOR SECTORS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 DER3 PROGRAM HELPS BUSINESSES MAKE IMPACT IN DIGITAL ECONOMY

match businesses with regional NANAIMO - In partnership with service providers who can deliver Island Coastal Economic Trust contracted solutions. (ICET), Innovation Island TechDescribes Jennifer Hufnagel, Innology Association (IITA) has novation Island’s General Manager, launched the Digital Economy Re“The program is not just another start, Recovery, Reimagine Prowebinar, or a cookie cutter, onegram (DER3). size fits all approach. It’s hands-on Designed to address the economic coaching for any business, solopreimpact of COVID-19 in BC, ICET’s neur or non-profit in any sector. It initial funding was the first phase kickoff of the program. Now, InInnovation Island General really is for the butcher, the baker novation Island is moving forward Director Graham Truax and or the candlestick maker.” team have partnered with the The DER3 initiative has gained with additional funding and supIsland Coastal Economic Trust port via Western Diversification to help companies restart, increasing support and recognirecover and find success in tion due to their early success and (WD), which will extend the DER3 the digital world. unique program design, with a program through February 2021. focus on deeply engaging business Innovation Island is a non-profit owners with an open, empathetic industry association, with twenty ear, and using technology, expert years of experience delivering proadvice and training to help them grams and services for tech, science overcome the unprecedented chaland manufacturing companies as lenges brought on by this global a member of the BC Acceleration pandemic. Network. “We’ve helped businesses strugDER3 is a no-cost, no obligation gling with the loss of traditional program open to any business or sales channels connect with qualiindividual living and working on Vancouver Island (North of the Jennifer Hufnagel, Innovation fied digital service providers, and Island’s General Manager, have offered online marketing tips Malahat), on the Sunshine Coast, promises a hands-on approach like search engine optimization or Gulf Islands. DER3 provides to supporting businesses and one-to-one business and technical entrepreneurs engaging in (SEO) and other meaningful inthe DER3 program. formation to immediately improve consultations for those wishing to their digital marketing and sales grow their online presence, straopportunities,” explains Graham Truax, Exectegically utilizing technology-based tools in serutive Director at Innovation Island. “COVID has vice of this goal. Additionally, the program will

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created a scenario where almost every industry has had to adapt on the fly. The DER3 program was designed to help businesses succeed in the face of this crisis.” From companies wishing to better engage online audiences, helping clients understand e-commerce marketplaces, to performing Online Presence Assessments (OPA) for those lacking a strong digital footDER3 Digital Service The DER3 program has been print, DER3 has become an increasManager Lisa Pedscalny extended through February 2021, ingly invaluable resource across the focuses on connecting with a growing list of partners to with clients, collaboratively province. Due to this, the program help scale to additional regions. seeking ways for their will be expanded with more delivery businesses to succeed in the Concludes DER3 Digital Service partners in short time. digital landscape. Manager Lisa Pedscalny, “DER3 Under the BC Technology Sector is about connecting with clients, meeting them Resiliency Program, developed by Innovate BC, where they are at, and walking alongside them to (with funding support to WD through Innovate collaboratively seek out the best path forward for BC), Innovation Island plans to lead, train and their business, with the ultimate goal of helping mentor additional BC Acceleration Network them to succeed in new and more digital ways.” (BCAN) partners, scaling and growing the DER3 https://innovationisland.ca/der3/ program to even more regions.

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Victoria

Various locations

R oads & bridges

AAA Cycling Network - Harbour - Vancouver

R almax Contracting

4,250,000

Esquimalt

1070 Tillicum R d

Institution new

Gorge Park Pavilion

Knappett Projects Inc

9,900,000

Saanich

UVic

Institution add/alter

Fine Arts Virtual Filmmaking Studio

Cascadia West Contracting

Sidney

2071 Malaview Ave

Institution add/alter

College - Feasibility Studies - R elocation of Laboratories

Zeidler Architecture

View R oyal

View R oyal Ave

Civil work

Thetis Cove Sanitary Lift Station Upgrade

G and E Contracting

Colwood

3500 R yder Hesjedal Way

Institution add/alter

School - Fieldhouse Addition - R oyal Bay Secondary

School District 62

Langford

Florence Lake R d

R oads & bridges

R oad Improvements

Hazelwood Construction

Capital R egional District

Various locations

services

Gravel Crushing 14G and 10S Quarries

Milner Group Ventures

Capital R egional District

Hwy 14

R oads & bridges

Upgrades

Hazelwood Construction

11,300,000

Cowichan Valley R D

Cypress R d, Youbou

Civil work

Watermain R eplacement

David Stalker Excavating

235,000

Nanaimo

2020 Labieux R d

Supply

Supply and Deliver Municipal Waterworks Parts

Andrew Sheret Ltd

770,000

Nanaimo

900 Fifth St

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing

University - Electrical - Air Handling Unit for B130 - VIU

Canem Systems Ltd

Nanaimo

Metral Dr

R oads & bridges

Complete Street - Utility and Corridor Upgrades

David Stalker Excavating

Bowen Island

Miller R d & Honeymoon Creek

Civil work

Culvert R epairs

PW Trenchless Construction

Qualicum Beach

650 Bennett R d

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing

School - Boiler Plant Upgrade - Arrowview Elementary

Mount Benson Mechanical

Qualicum Beach

Various Locations

Institution add/alter

School Improvements

Alpha R oofing and Sheet Metal

Port Alberni

4000 R oger St

Institution add/alter

School - Change R oom R eno - Alberni District Secondary

Copcan Civil Ltd

Comox

CFB Comox

Civil work

Lift Station Upgrade

Knappett Industries

915,000

Courtenay

Various locations

Institutional add/alter

Elevator Modernization - CV Art Gallery & Filberg Centre

R ichmond Elevator

Not available

Campbell R iver

Kainum R d

R oads & bridges

R oad R econstruction

R ocksteady R oad Building

Campbell R iver

1685 South Dogwood St

Institution add/alter

Construction Manager

Island West Coast Developments

165,000 Not available 415,000 Not available 760,000 Not available

45,000 3,600,000 345,000 Not available 1,240,000 Not available

390,000 Not available

Port Hardy

Various locations

Consulting services

Boatyard & Haul-Out Facility Study & R eport

CitySpaces - Strongitharm Consulting

Not available

Mt Waddington R D

4506 MacR ae Dr

Institution new

VIR L - Library - Woss Branch - Prime Contractor

National Contracting Solutions

Not available

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WHO IS SUING WHOM The contents of Who’s Suing Whom is provided by a third-party resource and is accurate according to public court documents. Some of these cases may have been resolved by publication date. DEFENDANT 0968445 BC Ltd PO Box 138, Qualicum Beach, BC PLAINTIFF Bardick, Brigitte Annette CLAIM $160,653 DEFENDANT 10451967 Canada Inc 3 rd F l r 26 B a s t ion Square, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Meraki Construction Inc

DEFENDANT 99 Truck Parts & Industrial Equipment Ltd 950-777 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC

PLAINTIFF 1022666 BC Ltd CLAIM $27,826 DEFENDANT Andrew Sheret Ltd 401-740 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Brighter Mechanical Limited DEFENDANT Bard & Banker P ub Company Ltd 25 t h F l r 70 0 We s t Georgia St, Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF Tainui, Soloman DEFENDANT

Hedgehog Garden Service Ltd 3 rd F l r 26 B a s t ion Square, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Owners Strata Plan Vis 3782 DEFENDANT Hillside Centre Holdings Inc 2600-595 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF Naraghi, Kathleen Ann DEFENDANT Hummingbird Cove Lifestyles Ltd 14839 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC PLAINTIFF Cai, Sun Guo CLAIM $1,206,247 DEFENDANT Ironclad Developments

Inc 2500-10303 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, BC PLAINTIFF Meraki Construction Inc CLAIM $170,246 DEFENDANT JBR Construction Ltd 2700-700 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF Kasjac Contracting Ltd CLAIM $97,582 DEFENDANT M Cubed Holdings Ltd 210-3260 Norwell Dr, Nanaimo, BC PLAINTIFF Nath, Mina Devi DEFENDANT Mid Island Consumer Services Cooperative

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WHO IS SUING WHOM 103-2517 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC PLAINTIFF Toews, Timothy DEFENDANT National Importers Canada Ltd 1130-400 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF Andre Prost Inc CLAIM $247,858 DEFENDANT National Importers Inc 1130-400 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF Andre Prost Inc CLAIM $247,858 DEFENDANT Nido Developments Inc 4250 Nottingham Rd, North Vancouver, BC

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Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd provided roofing systems to Habitat for Humanity, a testament to their dedication to community service.

NELSON ROOFING & SHEET METAL MARKS 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO BC’S WEST COAST

CUMBERLAND - In 2014, Chris and Tatyana Smith bought Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd, a company with four decades of solid reputation across BC already under its belt. Launched in the Comox Valley in 1980 under Russ and Sharon Nelson, it was eventually taken over by Russ’ son, Lyle, in 1999, becoming the largest roofing and cladding contractor north of Victoria. Joining as a project manager and eventual co-owner in 2006, Chris Smith already had a strong relationship with the business before making it his own. Chris and his dedicated team of professionals put their best foot forward immediately, pulling down the largest contract in the company’s thirty-five year history, a roofing contract for two hospitals in Campbell River and the Comox Valley. It was a promising start, and with a momentum that has continued even through the difficulties of global pandemic. Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd provides the highest quality installations of roofing systems for commercial, residential, industrial and institutional clients, as well as specializing in architectural wall cladding and HVAC systems. With branches in Cumberland, Campbell River and Powell River, their team of ticketed journeymen,

talented apprentices, experienced roofers, office staff, mechanics and more have the resources and know-how to tackle any project, with the ambition to bring their services to every territory and province in Canada. Chris elaborates on this goal, “We have over sixty vehicles, loyal suppliers, full-time safety coordinators and metal forming machines at our disposal. We have the team and talent to take Nelson Roofing national, and have already completed projects in Alberta, Nunavut and the Yukon.” He hasn’t forgotten the company’s roots, however, nor have local, longtime local clients. “We’ve had customers who remember our work from decades ago reaching out to us once more to re-roof their homes,” Chris explains. “They remember the quality service we provided, the strong warranty and above all, the workmanship that went into keeping their homes dry.” In fact, a significant portion of their business comes from repeat customers who happily pay for the high-quality service Nelson Roofing provides. Maintaining this relationship with the local BC community goes beyond their paid work, however. Chris and his team, including Shingle Roofing Systems Manager John Lewis have worked closely with GAF and Local 276 to AUGUST 2020

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The Nelson Roofing namesake, Russ and Sharon Nelson founded the company forty years ago, and continue to be an inspiration for Chris Smith and his entire team.

donate roof systems to Habitat for Humanity. Nelson Roofing also participates in Social Procurement initiatives that originated in Cumberland, paying even further into the company’s local ties. As many in the construction industry have struggled through the uncertainty of COVID-19, Nelson Roofing has continued to soldier on, taking contracts and serving their community. In a recent statement to his team on the future in the face of pandemic, Chris was optimistic. “We built this business based on doing the job better than anyone else, listening to our employees and exceeding our customers’ expectations. If we continue to build on the things that make us Nelson Roofing, like our strong values, our quality craftsmanship, our culture of safety, and our customer focus, then I see no reason why we won’t be here for another forty years. I am proud to be at the helm of this company as we look to the future.” www.nelsonroofing.com

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SALMON FARMERS TAKE STRIDES TO ELEVATE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROSPERITY IN BC A MIGHTY AND GROWING INDUSTRY, BC SALMON FARMING BUYS INTO COMMUNITY AND THE FUTURE OF SALMON ON CANADA’S WEST COAST

John Paul Fraser, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association works with everyone from Farmers, First Nations and the Canadian government to maintain a healthy and prosperous farmed-salmon industry.

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Vancouver Island remains one of the most ecologically diverse, natural resource-laden places on the planet. Still, its vast coniferous forests, rich mineral deposits, agricultural heterogeneity and wildlife are finite, existing in a delicate balance. In a time of increased global climate change, deforestation, industrialized activity in fragile ecosystems and overfished waterways, it is up to us to take steps to reduce these burdens. BC salmon farmers are one such group working across Vancouver Island to do just that. With three-quarters of the salmon harvested in the province being farm-raised, they are a vital part of the aquaculture community, and a major mover of the BC economy to the tune of $1.5 billion, producing the province’s highest valued seafood product and top agricultural export. A significant portion of salmon in homes and on restaurant plates across Canada are farmed in BC. Since 1984, The BC Salmon Farmers Association has been the focal point for cooperation between the salmon aquaculture industry and the Canadian government. Its members consist of farmed salmon producers, and numerous companies who provide their services and supplies. The BCSFA has taken great strides to support Canadian aquaculture, and to constantly push for environmentally advantageous, cutting edge, healthier means to farm salmon. Additionally, they work closely with the Canadian government to enshrine regulations and programs through legislation to sustain and innovate in Canada’s seafood farming industry.

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AQUACULTURE The BCSFA have also made cooperation with First Nations communities a cornerstone of their endeavors. Today, over seventy per cent of all salmon farmed in the province is under partnership with a First Nation, and twenty per cent of salmon farming careers are held by people with First Nation’s heritage. Indigenous involvement in salmon farming is a vital component of feeding BC residents, while providing a path for natural fisheries on First Nation lands and across the province the opportunity to rebound. A recent example of this cooperation is the BC government and Kwikwasutinuxw Haxwa’mix, Mamalilikulla, and ‘Namgis First Nations working in partnership to establish indigenous oversight and engagement with companies farming salmon in the Broughton Archipelago on the northeastern flank of the Queen Charlotte Strait. This agreement

continues through 2023, with the hope that further collaborations will maintain a future of responsible production of farmed salmon in the area. The BC salmon farming industry has pursued additional means to invest in the greater provincial community. Most recently, Cermaq Canada, Grieg Seafood BC, Mowi Canada West, Creative Salmon and Golden Eagle Aquaculture have pledged to donate around sixty-thousand pounds of salmon to food banks strained by demand due to COVID-19. John Paul Fraser, Executive Director of the BCSFA explains, “This is a time for all industries to step up and support those most affected by COVID-19. We’re delighted to partner with BC-based businesses to can, process and transport fresh BC farm-raised salmon, providing families with healthy protein, produced here in the province.”

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This investment in the region and the increasing vitality of the BC aquaculture industry has created an ever-growing number of jobs, and a demand for talented people to fill them. Universities and career colleges have increasingly made room for those wishing to make headway into this industry. From fish farm technician and hatchery management courses at Vancouver Island University, to aquaculture technician diploma programs at Excel Career College in Courtenay, hundreds of students are onboarding into the industry every year. As farm-raising salmon in BC grows, and the methods undertaken become increasingly safer, healthier and less environmentally impactful, this too allows commercial fisheries to support natural harvesting without straining the environment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a circle of responsibility that helps BC maintain a reputation as good stewards of its land, sea and rivers.

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COWICHAN VALLEY

EXPLORING COWICHAN THIS SUMMER I n past su mmers, The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce ran a summer touring program called Chamber on Tour which was a n opp or t u nity for Members to get a behindthe-scenes look at other Member SONJA NAGEL busi nesses. I n 2018, we visited 23 Cowichan businesses from a cross-section of industries. Some of the highlights included ProMac Manufacturing, Arbutus Farms, Harlequin Nature Graphics and Heartwood Studios along with several wineries and craft distilleries and breweries. This summer, we redesigned the program calling it Chamber on Tour #Staycation Edition to support Cowichan’s tourism and hospitality sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. With international travel restrictions still in place and cross-country travel not recommended, Chamber on Tour #Staycation Edition encourages residents to rediscover all the fantastic offerings in the Cowichan and keep our vacation dollars right here in our own communities. For the months of July and August, we planned a series of half day excursions which includes local attractions, restaurants, cafes and many other highlights from all over the Valley. Excursions in July included whale watching with Ocean Eco-Ventures, a guided hawk walk at The Raptors, cider tasting at Valley Cider, hike at Eves Provincial Park, tour of Westholme Tea Company, tubing the Cowichan River with The Tube Shack, and an educational outing at the Hand of Man Museum in Maple Bay. WWW.BUSINESSEX AMINER.CA

August excursions will include a visit to Shawnigan Lake Museum, a morning kayak tour in Cowichan Bay, and evening cycle tour on the Cowichan Valley Trail and picnic dinner at Kinsol Trestle, a hike to Stoney Hill, and a Chemainus Lake walk followed by lunch at Ma Maison. These outings typically accommodate 6 – 12 people (depending on the safety parameters of the venues and activities) and both Chamber members and general public are welcome. August is also a great time to explore Cowichan’s award-winning wineries. The popular Cowichan Valley Wine Festival is back for the whole month. For only $20, guests receive a branded tasting glass and passport to explore 13 wineries on a self-guided tour. For more information go to www.tourismcowichan.com. We are grateful to our members who have renewed their annual membership investment during these past months. Welcome new members to the Chamber network: Kona Ice, Cogent Green Electrical Solutions, Breathe Engineering, Green Coast Electric, Outer Shore Expeditions, Descendants First Nations Gallery, Outlooks Menswear Duncan and The Little Corner Sandwich Shop. Sonja Nagel is the Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. www.duncancc.bc.ca

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VICTORIA - Islander Engineering was born into a competitive landscape, a small start-up in the midst of large, established engineering firms already dominating a sophisticated Victoria development community. Still, partners Mike Achtem (P.Eng, PMP, CCA) and Josh Bartley, (P.Eng) have leveraged their technical expertise and open, honest approach to business to turn Islander Engineering into a prosperous, agile competitor in the market. Specializing in civil and environmental engineering, Mike and Josh joined forces to bring their local experience, knowledge and existing relationships together to form Islander Engineering in 2016. Mike, a registered Professional Engineer and Queens University graduate is an expert at consulting on land development and municipal infrastructure projects, as well as a certified Project Management Professional In office or in the field, Islander Engineering employees Islander employees adhere to COVID-19 protocols.

From environmental remediation specialists, hazmat surveyors, civil engineering technologists and more, Islander Engineering employs experts in their fields for every project.

and Contract Administrator with the Master Municipal Construction Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I previously was with Focus Corp. (WSP) Engineering Group, and opened their engineering offices in Victoria in 1996. After ten years, Focus was the leader in professional engineering on Southern Vancouver Island. When they sold, I left to create my own small engineering start-up before eventually opening Islander with Josh in 2016,â&#x20AC;? Mike explains. Co-owner Josh Bartley trained as an engineer at the University of British Columbia (UBC), with a degree in Civil Engineering and a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, Josh has nearly twenty years of experience in the civil AUGUST 2020

Mike Acthem (left) and partner Josh Bartley founded Islander Engineering in Victoria in 2016, assembling a tight-knit team of highly-skilled employees and subcontractors.

and environmental engineering and construction fields. Together, they have assembled a tight-knit team of highly-skilled employees and subcontractors around a modern, supportive work environment, including flexible four-day workweeks, team building events and more. Says Josh, “We offer a multi-layered service of turnkey solutions for our clients. A successful project balances the financial gains of stakeholders with environmental and socio-economic impacts. With our knowledge, Islander Engineering is able to offer a broad range of services and recommendations to our clients, providing a distinct advantage and demonstrable value to their projects early on.” Islander Engineering’s focus on client support and management is a cornerstone of their relationship building. Every project includes a dedicated client contact and experienced senior manager, allowing junior staff opportunities to learn and be mentored, while meeting and often exceeding client expectations. From land development, municipal infrastructure design, site planning and 3D conceptual site design, to environmental assessments, construction monitoring and hydrogeology, the Islander Engineering team brings a multitude

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of skillsets to the table. Led by professional Engineers and Geoscientists, the team includes AutoCAD and ArcGIS experts, environmental remediation specialists, hazmat surveyors, community development advisors, civil engineering technologists, environmental fluid mechanics specialists and more to create a strong foundation of knowledge and practical skill to every project Islander Engineering undertakes. They have continued to provide their high level of service in spite of the pandemic, and as a member of the economic community, have found ways to support BC companies with less fortunate business lines, including foregoing the application for emergency grants to ensure companies hit hardest by the fallout of COVID-19 can better solidify their financial positions. Through these current hardships, Mike has taken pride in the resilience of his team, and feels confident Islander remains in an exciting growth phase. “Despite our revenues decreasing since the pandemic, we have managed to keep all employees and Contractors employed, and we are optimistic for 2021.” Islander Engineering is ready to take on your next project today. islanderengineering.com

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VICTORIA - Hoyne Brewing Co. was founded in 2011 by Sean Hoyne and his wife, Chantal O’Brien. Sean, a brewmaster in the Victoria area since 1989, received his training under the exceptional and keeneyed tutelage of Brewmaster Frank Appleton, a pioneer of the North American microbrewery movement. For almost a decade, Sean and Chantal have grown their company from a humble but hungry start-up, to become one of the seventh largest craft breweries in the BC province, with no sign of slowing on their successful path as proud members of the BC brewing community. But then, COVID-19 arrived on Canada’s West Coast, and with it a massive change to the business landscape. Sean’s was no different. Overnight, fifty-percent of Hoyne Brewing’s sales vanished, a nightmare scenario in even the best of circumstances. Sean had some difficult decisions to make. Prior to the pandemic, Sean had invested in a substantial, sophisticated, and quite expensive canning line. He had just put down deposits on the equipment when COVID-19 hit.

Unwilling to lose employees without a fight, brewmaster Sean Hoyne transitioned to a 70/30 packaging to draft sales ratio with his new canning line, keeping homebound BC residents buying.

Based in Victoria, Hoyne Brewing has grown into one of the largest craft breweries in the province since opening its doors in 2011.

Explains Sean, “I had to decide whether to hold off on completing the payments for the equipment, and ride this thing out, or to complete the payments in a very uncertain time. I decided to move forward with the plans to can our beer.” Sean also had to grapple with what to do with fortyplus employees in a time of lockdown, and an uncertain future with brick-and-mortar customers. “I gathered our entire team and explained the situation, emphasizing that I didn’t want to lay anyone off. We put together a strategy to stay safe, implementing all of the suggested protocols. Since the technicians who would normally help set up and commission the equipment couldn’t travel, we rolled up our sleeves, learned the intricacies of the canning machinery as we worked, and built the line ourselves.” With minimal resources, some bull-headedness and determination, Hoyne Brewing is now canning two of their most popular brands, Hoyne Pilsner and Dark Matter. With his dedicated team, Sean and Chantal found a way to maintain success in the most difficult of timelines. “Our sales ratio between packaged and draft beer has gone from 50/50 to 70/30. We are almost at the same numbers we did last year at this time, off only by around five-percent.” Many BC businesses have found ways to navigate the intricacies of functioning and succeeding in a global pandemic. Like them, Hoyne Brewing’s resilience should be seen as a beacon to struggling companies that there is a bright path back to better days. hoynebrewing.ca AUGUST 2020

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ACCELERATING YOUR BUSINESS’S RECOVERY What do I need to refinance?

To refinance, you’ll need to show an updated Business Plan. You’ll want to include:

ALANA HALALIKU As BC reopens the economy, the ability to remain agile and adapt to challenging times has never been more important. Some Island businesses have been re-evaluating their operations to see if there are inventive ways they can pivot to adapt to the “new normal.” For example, we’ve seen distilleries start to produce hand sanitizer, clothing companies fashioning masks, and independent labs contributing their skills to better virus detection. Businesses are also thinking outside the box to keep cash flow coming in. They might be exploring how they can take their enterprise online or implement new delivery models. Maybe they want to take advantage of reduced in-person traffic and remodel their business space. The issue? All of these ideas need access to capital. With the CEBA program projected to end August 31st, refinancing may be an option to consider. If you’re planning to pivot an aspect of your business, the first step should be to talk to your financial team. Knowing you and your business, they will work with you to decide if refinancing is the best option to meet your goals.

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• An overview of your current business and the proposed new business stream • Your current and projected sales and marketing strategies • Your day-to-day operations plan, with any changes due to COVID-19 • Your ownership structure and management experience and history • Your financial plan with: a. Your business’s historical financials and forecasted cash flow for your existing and new business b. Any capital requirements—don’t forget to include any outside resources you can access The current pandemic has shown the value of including a continuity plan in your overall Business Plan. Identifying business risks and how to mitigate them will help you steer your business through rough waters. At Coastal Community, we never forget that small and medium-sized businesses are the cornerstone of our Island economies. Credit is due to the Island businesses that are bravely facing these unprecedented challenges. We applaud your efforts! Alana Halaliku is a Senior Business Relationship Manager at Coastal Community Credit Union. For more information on refinancing your business, call 1.888.741.1010.

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COWICHAN VALLEY 49th Parallel Grocery celebrates forty-three years in Chemainus as an Island Community Grocer. Since 1977, 49th has provided fresh meat and produce, and today is a member of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, supporting the Island Good brand, offering fruit and veggies grown locally in BC. David Coulson Design Ltd. Celebrates thirty years of business in the Cowichan Valley. Since 1989, David and his in-house crew of journeyman carpenters and talented subcontractors have worked on residential, commercial renovations, custom home design and heritage restorations. Located at 5241 Koksilah Road in Duncan, David and company have won ‘Best of Houzz’ for seven consecutive years. Tina McArthur joins WorkBC Centre in Duncan as their newly appoi nted G eneral Manager. WorkBC is the provincial government’s hub for working in British Columbia, created with the goal of helping all BC residents sucTina McArthur cessfully navigate the labour market. Tina has worked in a variety of vocational support roles, including six

years as a Team Leader, Case Manager and Workshop Facilitator at Global Vocational Services in Duncan and Ladysmith. Louisan Development Founder Andy (Qiang) An and his dedicated team are launching a brand-new development on Sherman Road in West Duncan. Moonlight Ridge is a boutique collection of modern, one to three-bedroom townhomes. The Presentation Centre opens August 22nd at 3248 Sherman Road in Duncan. Move-ins are ready this fall. Milestone Equipment Contracting has commenced work on the final phase of the Chemainus Road Corridor Upgrade. Working with the Municipality of North Cowichan, Project Coordinator Brittany Kipp notes that Milestone will create both, functional, and aesthetic value for local businesses and residents in Chemainus, improving roads, streetlights, electrical installations and landscape-related work. LADYSMITH Ladysmith has received $875,000 from the Union of BC Municipalities to be in used in a collaboration of the Town of Ladysmith and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) to create new children care spaces. The spaces will be created at 220 High Street. Karen Love is director at BGCCVI.

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Dave Lawrence, owner of That 50’s Barber Shop in Nanaimo will hold his annual back-to-school fundraiser, Fresh Start, August 29th at 16A Victoria Cres. Previous years saw Mr. Lester providDave Lawrence ing haircuts, school supplies and pizza coupons to vulnerable students. While some changes had to be made due to COVID-19, donations can still be dropped off the barber shop. PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM BEACH The Pacific Shores Resort and Spa in Nanoose Bay is finishing construction of ten new dedicated pickleball courts to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area, one of WWW.BUSINESSEX AMINER.CA

Lan Vietnamese Express has opened a brand-new location in Parksville at 150 Hirst E. Avenue. A family-owned and operated business, the restaurant launched in 1998 as Huang Lan Vietnamese Restaurant in Nanaimo under owners Tom Zuu and his mother Lan, the restaurant’s namesake.

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The Downtown Nanaimo Business Association, registered with the province in early 2020, plans to bring more people and commerce to downtown Nanaimo. Guided by twelve directors, made up of downtown business owners and Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim Smythe, aim to rejuvenate downtown, providing assistance to the multitude of businesses in the area.

NANOOSE BAY Skydive Vancouver Island has begun booking new skydiving adventures in Nanoose Bay under strict COVID-19 protocols. Located at 1515 Island Highway E. in the Arbutus Meadows Events Centre, their team is working closely with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, Work Safe B.C., Transport Canada, and additional provincial and federal regulators to ensure the safest, healthiest skydiving experience possible.

IBI Group Architects Ltd. on behalf of SHZT Investments Canada Inc. submitted a development application in the spring to the City of Nanaimo design advisory panel. The proposal has now advanced to the design phase, and would see one-hundred and sixty units of student housing close to Vancouver Island University at 326 Wakesiah Avenue. The student housing complex would have shared laundry facilities, a student lounge, and a vibrant, modern design with work by local artists.

the largest on Vancouver Island. General Manager Paul Dodds notes that the courts will be open to resort guests as well as the public, with a $5 drop-in fee per person. To check for updates on opening day, check www.pacificshoresbc.com or call 250-586-7262.

NANAIMO The City of Nanaimo broke ground on construction of the new Fire Station #1. The new building will also be home to the FireComm/Dispatch Centre, the administrative headquarters for the Nanaimo Fire and Rescue department and the City’s Karen Love Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC). This will replace the existing Nanaimo Fire Station #1 on the same site at 666 Fitzwilliam Street.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS value homes, condos, umbrella liability, pleasure craft and private auto insurance, Stefanie has over two decades of expertise in her field. After temporarily shuttering due to a fire in early August, Morningstar Grill at the Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville has once again opened its doors. Barrie McWha Working with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance and featuring their Island Good brand, the Morningstar Grill menu utilizes mostly locally produced ingredients. General Manager Barrie McWha also notes that they source their spirits from Wayward Distillery in Courtenay.

Lifelong community contributor Joan Lemoine has been awarded the “Key to the City” of Parksville, with July 6th being established as “Joan Lemoine Day” for her various accomplishments in improving the quality of life in Parksville. The surprise recognition was award to Mrs. Lemoine on her 90th birthday by members of her family, local city council and staff.

Arbutus RV & Marine Sales Ltd. (Arbutus RV) owners, Craig and Rose Little, have acquired the Coast RV Sales & Service Ltd. location in Parksville. Arbutus will take over the day-to-day operations of Coast RV on August 31st, and will be rebranding the location under the Arbutus umbrella. The acquisition is the latest step in Arbutus RV’s continued growth. PORT ALBERNI Kurt Meyer Notary Public has moved and now located at 4201 Johnston Road. Western Forest Products has donated $10,000 to The Bread of Life Society. They are one of the recipients of the $100,000 that is being donated by the company according to Don Demens, president and CEO of WFP. Kara and Juanita Erickson have announced the opening of their new business Fresh Coast Market. They are rebranding their previous business Coast Catering’s Country Kitchen and moving to #1 – 4905 Cherry Creek Road.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS DBA Silencing has been awarded $10,000 from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to help during COVID challenges. They make exhaust systems for the mining industry according to manager Darien Edgeler. They moved to Port Alberni 38 years ago and primarily ship to the US as well other countries. Arrowsmith Tile & More has opened a new location at 5062 Angus Street in Port Alberni. Owner Johnny Ruissen has worked as a tile setter in Port Alberni for over forty years, and has been a contractor at his own Arrowsmith Tile for almost as long. The familyowned-and-operated business provides everything from residential and commercial flooring, tile walls, showers, murals and as the name suggests, much more. Port Alberni author Shelley Penner’s dystopian novel, Haven Hold, debuts August 25th via Alberni Valley publisher RCN Media. Set six-hundred years in the future after the collapse of civilization, the novel features a world of mutants and heroes set in the northern wilderness. Haven Hold is available for pre-order on Amazon, Indigo and other retailers. RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty welcomes Mandy Edwards to Port Alberni. A paralegal in real estate, Mandy has a high level of experience, offering personalized, friendly service to her clients. WEST COAST A new dog daycare facility has opened near the Tofino-Long Beach Airport. Created by the Coastal Animal Rescue and Education (CARE) network, the pet-friendly hotel and spa is exclusively for owner’s animal pals. ‘The Dog Patch’ can be booked online by visiting www.carenetwork.ca or calling 250-2662273. Executive Director James Rodgers notes the facility offers a large yard, wading pool, deck space and much more for four-legged visitors. In spite of the name, cats are welcome. TripAdvisor announces Tofino’s Crystal Cove Resort as Canada’s Top Family Resort for the second year in a row. Resort General Manager JJ Belanger noted the challenges of running a family-focused business during the current pandemic, but cites spaced out log cabins and RV cites as a welcome feature for guests. Pet-friendly Crystal Cover is about ninety-seven percent booked through August, with Belanger predicting booming fall and winter tourism numbers.

COMOX VALLEY Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery have been put up for sale by award-winning writer/director and Ontario-native James Cameron. Purchased in 2014 for $2.7 million dollars, the 84-acre property includes a number of buildings, a tasting room, wine bar and equipment. It is currently on the market for $5.6 million. Owner Michael Sieb of Charlie’s Auto Wash in Courtenay is running the inaugural Car Wash for YANA (You Are Not Alone) starting August 31st. The YANA community organization offers Comox Valley families who must travel for medical services for their children a variety of assistance. Located at 380 Old Island Highway, the car wash event will see two dollars for every wash go to support YANA. For additional info on the non-profit, please visit www. yanacomoxvalley.com Saratoga Speedway has been sold by the Hargrave family after 40 years to Rob and Lee Leighton. Rob is owner of Leighton Contracting in Courtenay. They hope to add a campground to the property and a new go-kart track.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS Broadstreet Properties has submitted a rezoning application for an apartment complex at 801 Ryan Road. They are proposing a mix of one, two and three-bedroom suites. Janice Swanson, currently deputy Chief Administrative Office of the Union Bay Improvement District has accepted the position of Acting Administrator. She will be aided by Gary Nason, who has been the CAO of three different BC municipalities.

CARSTAR owners, Ryan and Marnie Isherwood, were recognized as winners of the Outstanding Community Partner award at the recent Cystic Fibrosis Canada BC/Yukon Chapter virtual awards ceremony. In total, the franchise has raised over $4 million for cystic fibrosis related charities and initiatives. The Town of Comox Affordable Housing Society has amalgamated with the d’Esterre Senior Citizens Housing Society and applied to build a three-storey apartment complex for seniors, to begin next year. The complex is to be built at 1582 Balmoral.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Comox Valley Economic Development Society (CVEDS) recently signed a revised service agreement to deliver economic development and tourism services for Courtenay, Comox and Electoral Areas B and C and a defined portion of Area A. CVEDS helps existing businesses grow and works with potential investors and entrepreneurs to realize the benefits of investing and doing business in the Comox Valley.

Coastal Rides is the new ride-hailing service available in the Comox Valley. They offer carefully screened personal drivers as well as shared rides. A ride can be found by using their downloadable app.

The Coal Valley Estates developer has submitted changes to future phases to accommodate the changing needs of the Cumberland community. The original subdivision dates back to 2011.

A proposed 42-townhouse development at 2310 Guthrie Road will soon be open for public feedback. The development would be a mix of townhouse units and commercial space.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS Mid Island Cabinets, with locations in Parksville and Nanaimo, is now serving the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas. Owner Andrea Wagemaker of On The Fly CafĂŠ at the Comox Valley Airport has reopened and now added whole or sliced pies to their offerings as well as curb side pick up. The newly renovated Comox Valley Physiotherapy clinic in Courtenay is now open. Registered phy s iot herapi s t s Sue B lox s o m a n d D ewa ld Dierdricks are available for a va riety of treatments, from sports injury relief to surgical rehabilitation and more. The reopened clinic meets all COVID-19 safety policies and recommendations. Dewald Dierdricks

Nanaimo Youth Services Association Comox Valley has created the DiverseFutures paid employment skills and job placement program. Designed for anyone between the ages of fifteen and thirty, the program is run out of the LINC Youth Centre in Courtenay. Program Manager Isabelle Parry and her team are offering a four-week training course consisting of free career interest and aptitude testing, interview and resume skill workshops, and one-on-one professional job coaching. Those interested can reach Isabelle at 250-334-8138 ext. 229. Victoria toy wholesaler and manufacturer Outset Media have partnered with Walmart Canada to launch a limited-edition board game featuring the Comox Valley and its various offerings. Comox Valley-Opoly will provide a Comox-centric spin on classic Monopoly, showcasing landmarks like Lewis Park, Mount Washington, Driftwood Park and more. The game will be available at Walmart, and online via Walmart.ca.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS Tara Petty and Sonia Leger have launched the Comox Box, an online self-care business specializing in gift boxes. From pre-made to build-your-own selections of bath and body products, chocolates, wines, CBD oil and more, the Comox Boxes will be fully available for purchase on August 31st, with day-after deliveries across the Comox Valley. Both stay-at-home mothers turned entrepreneurs hope to eventually branch out across the Island. – www.thecomoxbox.ca Dr. Adam Myrfield is taking the reins from his father, Dr. Lyle Myrfield, after the latter’s retirement from serving patients as an optometrist in the Comox Valley for thirty-eight years. Recently finishing his clinical practicum at a navy hospital in Japan, the younger Dr. Myrfield has returned to Courtenay to follow in his father’s footsteps as an optometrist at FYi Optometry Clinic, the practice the senior Dr. Myrfield took over in 1982.

CAMPBELL RIVER NIC’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) is embarking on a new research project, investigating how kelp can help improve the health and sustainability of cattle farming. The

research is being done in partnership with Beaver Meadow Farms in Comox. Fin Crust Pizza is opening soon at 1011 Shoppers Row. They are featuring wood-fired Pizza and offer take out and dine-in, currently with limited seating. Ron May is Salesperson of the month at Bill Howich Chrysler and Justin Lynn at Bill Howich RV and Marine. The Homalco Nation has purchased the 30-yearold Homathko Camp north of Bute Inlet. The camp was built by Chuck and Sharen Burchill who hosted film crews, professionals and recreation enthusiasts at the remote site. Re/Max Check Realty welcomes Dan Baranyai and Vanessa Monteith-Hird to their team of professionals. After working eight years in northern Alberta, Dan has returned to his roots to service the community with his sales skills. Vanessa brings 15 years of real estate experience and is excited to work with the Re/ Max brand.

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MARK MACDONALD A pair of conversations with restaurant owners makes it clear that the BC government’s COVID-19 total-society-quarantine strategy is inducing unsustainable bleeding of the bottom line of hospitality industry owners. One eatery owner has had its maximum amount of seats limited to 50, from over 100. “If we fill all of our seats, we should be able to pay our rent,” was their response to my question of how business was going since reopening. Another smaller, non-franchise restaurant – aka Mom and Pop breakfast, lunch and coffee shop – is allowed to host a maximum of 15 patrons at one time. I asked them how they were doing, and the owner replied: “We’re hanging on with our fingernails.” Memo to the government: There is a reason why restaurants have a certain amount of seats. It’s called Math. They need those seats filled, and customers turned, during a day in order to keep the doors open, pay employees and, yes, make a profit.

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Statistics have shown that 85 percent of restaurants fail – during normal business cycles. The BC government’s crowd size limits make operating a restaurant almost certainly impossible economically. There is no chance for survival with these limitations. . .the ones that still have their doors open are already clinging to life rafts. Before someone claps back with the “don’t you care that some people may die of COVID-19?” argument – to which the obvious reply is a resounding YES! – does anybody care about families that have put everything they have into a restaurant who are being driven towards a financial cliff ? Heavy-handed government is applauded by those who are not affected, or have proclaimed themselves government dependent for economic reasons. “They’re keeping us safe,” the masses cry. Well, they’re killing small business, and the livelihoods, dreams, and life savings of thousands of other British Columbians. Remove the limits and let the marketplace decide if they want to frequent an establishment. Only then can restaurants possibly hope to survive. An announcement that the BC Hockey League will hold an Island Cup tournament for its franchises in Victoria, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Powell River notes that the event, which will start in October and feature 12 round robin games, sounds noble. But as a former part-owner in a junior hockey club (with Phil and Brenda Levesque with the Vancouver Island Hockey League’s Junior B Nanaimo Buccaneers), I can speak first-hand of junior hockey economics. There is exactly NOBODY who owns a junior hockey club that is in it for the money. Junior

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B leagues on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland are sustainable because the players pay to play, there are no overnight hotel stays and ferry rides, and crowds of around 200 are sufficient enough to pay the bills. The BCHL is completely another story. In its quest to compete with the comparably affluent Western Hockey League, the lower-tier BCHL has allowed its expenses to push through the roof and become, in most of the cities in which it operates, money-losing entities. Some estimate that maybe 3 members of the 17-teams in the league last season made money last year. Losing the playoff gates was a crushing economic blow to teams that managed to stay close to break even by the regular season’s end. Most amateur sports leagues are gate-driven, relying heavily on receipts from the ticket buying public. Take that away, and advertising/sponsorship remains. Except that will disappear as well. Why? Because advertisers are paying to have their names and messages read by many hundreds of people in the stands during games, not 50. We haven’t even started talking about how junior hockey offers young men, full of testosterone and a tad rambunctious, an opportunity to better themselves in hopes of possible college scholarships – all while keeping them busy, and yes, out of trouble. With crowds of 50, owners simply can’t afford to open the doors. Quarantining an entire society – an unbelievably backwards strategy if there ever was one – is killing our way of life, hopes and dreams. It is resulting in hardship and yes, death, in other strange ways. Let people live and choose as they see fit, as one would expect in democracy. It’s time the government realizes hiding in the closet from COVID-19 isn’t a realistic, longterm solution. It needs to be met head-on. The vulnerable of our society need to be protected, and they should quarantine. Let the others live as they so choose.

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