Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary with this rockin’ journey through the greatest music in the history of our great country!

Internationally acclaimed Canadian songbird Leisa Way has created magic with her newest concert, Oh, Canada, We Sing For Thee! With over 80 performances booked from coast to coast in 2017, there is no finer way to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

Oh, Canada takes you on an exciting musical journey across this spectacular country with a cavalcade of hits from our greatest stars. Sing-along to Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Buffy Ste. Marie, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, The Guess Who, Ian & Sylvia, Neil Young, Don Messer, Bryan Adams, BTO and many more. The superb musicianship, and incredible storytelling make us all proud to be Canadian!

“Veins / Listen / Cul-de-sac” is an installation by inter-disciplinary artist Rita McKeough composed of lands the artist is deeply concerned about. This exhibition offers an immersion in a landscape where the paradox between a healthy natural world and human systems of capitalism, production, consumption can be contemplated.

The thematic program consists of exhibitions, an artist talk, an electronics Make Art Project workshop , and a creative residency supported by partnering organizations North Island College Fine Arts Department and the McLoughlin Gardens Society.

If you want to sell your goods or services outside of Canada, you’re going to need to understand your options for currency exchange, accounts receivables insurance, and how to receive and send foreign funds.

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Join us for this free interactive seminar that will help you:

• Learn the basics of selling internationally
• Understand common exporting finance terms
• Understand your options for sending and receiving money globally
• Find out how to protect and manage your global accounts receivables
• Learn about government programs that can help you expand your business beyond Canada

“Veins / Listen / Cul-de-sac” is an installation by inter-disciplinary artist Rita McKeough composed of lands the artist is deeply concerned about. This exhibition offers an immersion in a landscape where the paradox between a healthy natural world and human systems of capitalism, production, consumption can be contemplated.

The thematic program consists of exhibitions, an artist talk, an electronics Make Art Project workshop , and a creative residency supported by partnering organizations North Island College Fine Arts Department and the McLoughlin Gardens Society.

“Veins / Listen / Cul-de-sac” is an installation by inter-disciplinary artist Rita McKeough composed of lands the artist is deeply concerned about. This exhibition offers an immersion in a landscape where the paradox between a healthy natural world and human systems of capitalism, production, consumption can be contemplated.

The thematic program consists of exhibitions, an artist talk, an electronics Make Art Project workshop , and a creative residency supported by partnering organizations North Island College Fine Arts Department and the McLoughlin Gardens Society.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar
1089 Braidwood Road
Courtenay, BC V9N 3S1

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Protect – Empower – Grow Your Business
Learn how LegalShield is solving common business challenges.
Free event for members!

Agenda
11:45 to noon – open networking & order lunch
12 to 12:30 – self introductions
12:30 to 1 – presentation over lunch

Lunch is on your own off the menu.

“Veins / Listen / Cul-de-sac” is an installation by inter-disciplinary artist Rita McKeough composed of lands the artist is deeply concerned about. This exhibition offers an immersion in a landscape where the paradox between a healthy natural world and human systems of capitalism, production, consumption can be contemplated.

The thematic program consists of exhibitions, an artist talk, an electronics Make Art Project workshop , and a creative residency supported by partnering organizations North Island College Fine Arts Department and the McLoughlin Gardens Society.

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Don’t miss the annual regional tourism sector development event for operators, owners, front line staff, and stakeholders! The Fall Forward Tourism Mini-Conference, features concise yet informative business development mini-sessions, a series of one-stop-shop info stations on 2018 marketing and partnership initiatives, and a delicious networking BBQ. Get the latest research and tourism data, provide input & feedback into destination marketing initiatives, and meet new business contacts!

Speaker Sessions

Tips, Trends and Tools for Businesses on Facebook & More

Sarah Smith, Director, Client Services, Patio

Social media opportunities are ubiquitous and offer some of the most competitive returns on your marketing investment. With a mind-boggling array of choices, it’s time to focus and find out what works best for you marketing dollars; learn best practices through Facebook Ad opportunities, Facebook Events, and Facebook Reviews & Responses and how these can be expanded to other social media tactics.

Pulling Together: People, Places and Culture

Paula Amos, Manager Regional Initiatives & Communications, Aboriginal Tourism BC

Authentic and real. Aboriginal tourism business is booming and developing rapidly across the province. Learn more about the success stories and discover how regional business can collaborate and develop packages with Aboriginal Tourism. Paula Amos offers practical advice on how to succeed in the cultural tourism industry.

Transportation and Tours That Drive Business! Tour Operator Success Stories and Opportunities for Growth Panel Discussion

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Pacific Pro Dive & Marine Adventures, Ambassador Tours

Join this interactive panel discussion where top regional and provincial tour operators share insights into their achievements. From the development and delivery of popular tours to tips for increasing sales, learn more about the tools you need to connect your business to the growing tour industry on Vancouver Island.

Tourism Business Development Stations

• 2017/18 Comox Valley Winter Campaign; Learn about the region’s growing destination winter campaign and Winter Festival in partnership with Downtown Courtenay BIA, Comox BIA, and others.
• 2018 Vacation Guide Series Marketing Program; Digital and print opportunities to leverage visitor marketing.
• 2018 Comox Valley Dine Around; Register early and SAVE!
  
• 2018 BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival; Engage in the largest seafood industry and consumer event in BC.
• Sport and Event Expansion Grants; Apply now for event funding assistance to help expand your event in 2018.
• Comox Valley Growers Guide; Take advantage of over 25k visitors annually to showcase your arts, crafts and locally produced products.
• Vancouver Island Visitor Centre Booking & Sales System; Learn how you can leverage the VIVC sales force and new business systems to reach more customers and increase sales for your tourism products and services.

Come join us on our Friday rides. We are a road cycling group of active adults, and are members of the Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society (CCCTS). We generally meet each Friday at the Filberg Centre’s lower parking lot (411 Anderton Street, Courtenay), before setting off on a bike ride in the Comox Valley and neighbouring regions. We are an inclusive group, separating into faster and slower subgroups who ride at ~20-25 km/hr, covering a distance of ~40-80 km. We break for refreshments and socializing at cafes and restaurants, occasionally picnicking. Non-members are welcome on one ride, then additional rides require membership with the CCCTS. The CCCTS is a non-profit organization; headquarters in the lower mainland, having branches from Victoria to Ottawa. For a full list of our scheduled rides, start times, and locations, please go to www.cccts.org

“Veins / Listen / Cul-de-sac” is an installation by inter-disciplinary artist Rita McKeough composed of lands the artist is deeply concerned about. This exhibition offers an immersion in a landscape where the paradox between a healthy natural world and human systems of capitalism, production, consumption can be contemplated.

The thematic program consists of exhibitions, an artist talk, an electronics Make Art Project workshop , and a creative residency supported by partnering organizations North Island College Fine Arts Department and the McLoughlin Gardens Society.

Comox Valley Fossil Adventures
Friday Sept. 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$10.00/parent & child (7-15 years old)
*Pre-registration required
Looking for a great Pro-D Day activity to do with your kids? Why not go fossil hunting? Russ and Lori Ball have been teaching and exploring for over 20 years, and love to share their skills, passion and expertise on the local history, geology and fossil knowledge. You and your child will experience hands on identification, geology, history and a safety lesson before heading to the river to explore. (2 hours in class, 2 hours at river)
Please bring a backpack, lunch, water and wear weather appropriate footwear and clothing. Bring eye protection and a rock hammer if you have one.

To register, email laketrailvision@gmail.com or clsik on the link below

Trip Leader John Robertson
Event Date: 09/30/2017
Max of Participants 8
Dogs No
Level of Difficulty C2p3
Equipment: none

Drop cars at Raven Lodge, then drive down to the Wood Mountain trail head. Hike the plateau trail past the Mount Becher and Mount Drabble trails, to meet the Paradise Meadows trail system, between Kwai and Croteau lakes, then down past Battleship Lake to the cars. Finally, go pick up vehicles at Wood Mountain. 26kms or so, 1000m of up and down, with a net gain of about 500m. We’ll have a fairly early start, and a good pace, so that we have plenty of daylight for a “buffer”.
E-mail rjr254@gmail.com
Phone Number (250) 327-5013

“Veins / Listen / Cul-de-sac” is an installation by inter-disciplinary artist Rita McKeough composed of lands the artist is deeply concerned about. This exhibition offers an immersion in a landscape where the paradox between a healthy natural world and human systems of capitalism, production, consumption can be contemplated.

The thematic program consists of exhibitions, an artist talk, an electronics Make Art Project workshop , and a creative residency supported by partnering organizations North Island College Fine Arts Department and the McLoughlin Gardens Society.

Please join us to experience a traditional Blessing Ceremony by Andy Everson from the K’ómoks First Nation and see Andy’s art work on display for Culture Days. As our new Native ART Gallery is finishing completion, Andy will be blessing the beginning of this new building. He will share the tradition of Blessing, as well as the process and Songs involved.

A Blessing Ceremony is a way to cleanse the space both physically and spiritually to prepare it for its coming life,” he explains. “Traditionally, when we open new bighouses or when we start a canoe or a totem pole, we have a Blessing Ceremony. They take different forms, and often involve chanting and brushing down of the space with branches.”

Participants are welcome to ask questions, as well view and talk with Andy directly about his featured artwork. Everyone is welcome. Free refreshments will be offered.

https://spiritsofthewestcoast.com/