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The Cowichan: a river abandoned? Hidden currents: Federal cutbacks and looser regulations have watchdogs concerned for Cowichan’s heritage waterway Peter W. Rusland
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he Cowichan River still has heritage status, but its environmental protection from development could bbee nt nt drained by Ottawa’s recent rs rs Bill C-45, a local MP and stakeholders claim. Of 37 designated Canadian heritagee rivers, just 10 now fall under protection by the Navigable Waters Protection Act, Cowichan NDP MP Jean Crowder’s staff states. Those 10 don’t ’t include the Cowichan. Pulling its protection “is clearly to allow (potential) development,” said Crowder. “Before,” said her staffer, Yana Stratemeyer, “if there was development proposed on a river like the Cowichan, there had to be an environnmental assessment to see what the immpacts would be on the river. Bill C-455 reversed that requirement. There’s noo requirement to do an environmental assessment at all.” And even before the federal omnibus bill, Cowichan River’s heritage status had never included any resources from the federal government, said Crowder. “The heritage river term has always been a red herring, just a designation. Now, with the change in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, and the navigable waters act, there’s even less protection for our river because Cowichan is no longer on the list.” What used to trigger an assessment under the NWPA act, no longer applies to the Cowichan, she explained. Heritage title or not, Cowichan’s ¿shery values are still guarded by the feds, Department of Fisheries and Oceans staffer Tom Robbins explained. “Heritage-river status has no impact on Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s pro-
Critics say recent changes by the federal government have left the Cowichan River open to threats from development. tection provisions for ¿sheries,” reads his email to the News Leader Pictorial. But levels of ¿sheries protection were doubted by Parker Jefferson of river stakeholder group One Cowichan. He claims his sources maintain the valley’s DFO section brass handed layoff notices to all enforcement and habitat personnel, and one-third expect job terminations. Wrong, explained DFO’s Terence Davis. “No one got a layoff notice in the Duncan of¿ce,” Davis said. Robbins’ email explains DFO habitat-program employees were told they might be affected by changes to the Habitat Management Program. “This does not necessarily mean they will lose their job, however, they may
be asked to relocate, or be redeployed within the department or government.” Most employees who received letters will keep their jobs, be re-deployed within the department or retire, Robbins notes. But Jefferson said DFO’s remaining local employees have been told to “make all public complaints go away.” “There is now no enforcement for any infractions in habitat degradation or other ¿sheries violations.” Jefferson sent his worries in a letter to Fisheries Minister Keith Ash¿eld, fearing Cowichan’s ¿sh will suffer further damage with a dip in DFO staff. “We feel ¿sh are a critically important part of the ecosystem and need more protection if they are to survive in these challenging times of climate change,” he tells Ash¿eld after the
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Tories passed omnibus bills C-38 and 45 affecting environmental assessments. A DFO staffer said Duncan’s of¿ce has two enforcement of¿cers, a community advisor, and a community habitat worker. A habitat biologist also retired. That post is to be replaced. Crowder said DFO staff has “preapproved messages they’re allowed to put out.” “There’s been continued erosion of ability to respond locally,” she said. “They don’t do layoffs. They just don’t replace people.” Meanwhile, Davis said DFO is focusing habitat-management operations on protecting Canada’s ¿sheries against real threats to productivity. “We are moving forward with a more practical, common-sense approach for
llo o low-risk projects undertaken in and aar r around water which have little or no iim m impact on the ¿sheries,” he emailed tthe th h News Leader Pictorial. DFO’s new program, wrote Davis, ssh h from managing project impacts shifts ttoo a protection program addressing tth h threats to commercial, recreational and A Aboriginal ¿sheries. “Regulatory reviews will be focused oonn the larger, higher-risk projects, w while standards and guidelines will be ddeveloped e to guide proponents in the ddesign e of smaller, lower-risk activittities.” iiee But reducing protection to just commercially viable ¿sh leaves many cco o stocks legally unprotected “and in sstt grave gr danger of extinction at the hands of of industrial development,” Jefferson said. sa He claimed staff “were assigned exclusively to speci¿c projects like the eexx Northern Gateway pipeline.” N Davis explained Canada’s ¿sheries protection units will review projects pprr in in marine and coastal development, hydro hhyy and Àows, mining, oil and gas; and aann ‘linear developments’ such as power po lines, roads and bridges. B.C.’s program of¿ces will be in Vancouver, Nanaimo, Kamloops, and V Prince Rupert. Pr Crowder was dubious. “How much direct service will happen in areas outside those points? How many managers will be in those delivery points? What’s response time going to be like?” “But what is it exactly (DFO) is going to do?” demanded Crowder. “They’re managing the language to allow themselves to do exactly what they want to do.” DFO, she claimed, aims to streamline project approvals, and not protect the environment. Local Conservative, John Koury, said Ottawa’s two bills let the feds give regulatory oversights to local governance, “be it provincial or local, for it is they that know better how to care for (¿sh resources). “By taking away some of the layers, we will be better served by more local control to deal with local issues, such as the Cowichan River,” he said.
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Brian Payne, Chair of Cowichan District Hospital Foundation welcomes George Atsma, Eno Jansma and Ben Moedt of Duncan Christian Senior Home Society in the Board Room at Cowichan District Hospital. Since the Society’s founders and members are supporters of the hospital and the Foundation, and as the Society is winding down, the members decided to donate $300,000 to the Foundation as a deserving charity. This donation supports the current campaign for a new Endoscopy Suite at CDH and to the New Hospital Building Fund for Cowichan’s future hospital. The Society was established in 1984 by members of the Duncan Christian Reformed Church to provide housing for the elderly with a focus on Christian fellowship and faith, and to enhance the quality of life for the elderly in a caring and secure environment. Land was purchased from Duncan Christian School, and over the years 37 homes and a multi-purpose hall have been built in the “Evening’s Ease Court” complex off Trunk Road. Phase 4 was to see an assisted living complex but current economic conditions and regulations prevented this final plan. Cowichan District Hospital Foundation gratefully accepts this generous donation for our community hospital and thanks the Duncan Christian Senior Home Society for its dedication and outstanding contribution to the Cowichan community over the years, and now into the future with this wonderful legacy.
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Drillwell Enterprises founder Ken Slade has been tapped for this year’s Black Tie Lifetime Achievement Award. Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce will officially honour Slade during its April 13 Black Tie gala, while trumpeting the 84-year-old water wizard’s local, provincial and global efforts now. His efforts — and those of Slade’s family and
staff — have made Cowichan Bay-based Drillwell B.C.’s largest water-well drilling firm. Pllumbing international projects didn’t prevent the former logger from backing the community where he and wife of 58 years, Patricia, raised sons Paul, Calvin and David. While helping shape B.C.’s groundwater legislation, Slade oversaw building Cowichan
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Ready to implement: Critics worried guidelines will handcuff district to a costly bureaucracy Authors called CAEP “probably the most signi¿cant effort undertaken by the municipality to date” involving non-pro¿ts, VIU, orth Cowichan’s surf board for riding Cowichan Tribes, and businesses. Recommendations span a the green economic transportation planning program wave is a 177-page driven by smarter travel choices; Climate Action & taxi-bus rural public transit; Energy Plan. community biodiesel buying and CAEP has been approved by municipal bioD use; shifting to council and was waxed by years an electric Àeet, using of citizen, business, and of¿cial community government input. pplan development Comments helped creguidelines and zonate a $90,000 consultant’s ing; municipal energy report offering nine ppolicies; home-energy sweeping recommendapprograms; a comtions propelling North munity energy m Cowichanians into worldorganization; reducing class green-house gas Jon Lefebure: municipal building m reductions. world leader energy use; creatThe goal is sinking ing an agricultural emissions by 25% below development centre; boosting de elopmen h 2007 levels by 2025 — or reachNorth Cowichan’s forested area; ing an 80% emissions dip below and starting a green-loan fund that ‘07 levels by 2050. may involve a 1% tax hike. Most reductions affect muCouncillor John Koury has serinicipal transportation, states the ous reservations. He said he backs thick document touting energy energy conservation, but fears reductions and alternatives, plus taxpayer costs and a swelling emissions targets. bureaucracy. “Implementing these actions “CAEP is designed for large would make North Cowichan a world leader in small- to medium- urban centres, not small-town size town climate-change action,” Cowichan. We do not need any more unsustainable, massive CAEP says. local government expansion, and Mayor Jon Lefebure noted any big tax hikes to fund it,” Koury’s steps council takes, including release says. hiring staff or consultants, need Lefebure said CAEP could see surgical budgeting and public little or no cost using private partpartnership probing. “Lots of the plan is dedicated to nerships and government grants. But Koury wants tax revenues reducing our energy use. Any acbuilt through growth and developtions we can do to get our citizens ment from the private sector by off fossil fuels ends up saving creating development zones, them quite a bit of money,” he enabling bylaws, and timely decisaid, suggesting heat pumps over sions for builders “so we can grow heating oil. and continue to afford to pay for a “The big one affecting everygold-standard public service.” thing is densi¿cation. Still, Lefebure backed green “If we encourage new develinvestment up front for long-term opment in urban-core areas of bene¿ts. Chemainus, Crofton and the “In 40 years, payback will be south-end, transit works better about ¿ves times in savings, as there, and people can walk and you reduce energy use.” avoid needing cars.” Peter W. Rusland News Leader Pictorial
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t’s almost time to spring ahead. Valley residents are reminded Paci¿c Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. The exact time is 2 a.m. Sunday. Unless you’re staying up past that hour to mark the occasion, it’s a good idea to move your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Then you’ll wake up Sunday morning without having to worry about your schedule for the day being out of whack. The mornings are going to revert to being darker again for the ¿rst little while for the morning drive to work and for the kids getting to school. But the daylight after dinner will last until after 7 p.m. at the start and progressively later each day until the summer solstice on June 21.
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embers of a Parksville oldtimers’ hockey team were shocked when a female member of the provincial Liquor and Licensing Branch entered their dressing room to conduct an inspection for liquor consumption after a game in Duncan against the Cowichan Valley Ol’ Hustlers last week. Dave Williams of the Parksville Bald Eagles said players were caught off-guard in various states of undress at the time. “At the end of the game, we’re in the dressing room, we’re changing and the guys are showering and all that,’’ he said. “A couple of minutes later, this woman bursts through the door, no I.D., no nothing. “She came right in the room, looked
around the whole dressing room and left. She looked around to see if there was any beer visible. She didn’t see any and she left.’’ Williams questioned what would have happened if a male inspector entered a dressing room of females under the same circumstances. “If the shoe was on the other foot, there’d be hell to pay,’’ he said. “We’re supposed to take it with a grain of salt — no big deal.’’ The provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch provided a totally contrasting account of the incident. “Liquor inspectors are authorized under the law to enter speci¿ed areas to perform their duties, including any unlicensed areas of a liquor licensed establishment,’’ read a statement furnished to the News Leader Pictorial. “In this speci¿c instance, the liquor inspector was following up on complaints
about liquor consumption in the dressing room and had reasonable grounds to believe that liquor was being consumed within. “The liquor inspector ¿rst sent a male staff member of the establishment into the dressing room and that staff member con¿rmed that beer was being consumed. “The inspector proceeded to clearly announce, several times, that she would be entering the dressing room and entered accompanied by the male staff member.’’ John Elzinga, manager of the Island Savings Centre, said it was brought to his attention the branch might be conducting liquor checks in the facility. “To my understanding, they’ve done quite a signi¿cant amount of periodic checks in Nanaimo in the last six to eight months. “I alerted some of the local teams this was potentially going to happen.’’
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June, Cowichan Recyclists will use bicycles and custom-built trailers to deliver bags of Makaria Farm’s organic vegetables each week to customers who have signed up for a 21-week vegetable subscription at $23 a week. “We’re always thinking about how to make it easier for people to access our food,” farmer Brock McLeod said in the release. “We’ve had a vegetable subscription program every summer since 2008, and offering delivery is a logical next step for us.” “Partnering with Cowichan Recyclists to deliver by bike makes a lot of sense for us, given
our values as an organic farm.” “Our partnering with Makaria Farm is what the local movement is all about,” Recyclist Aaron Bichard said. “It’s about supporting our neighbours and creating a healthier community. By delivering people’s vegetables to their door, we’re giving them more time to do the important things in life, like spending time with their family or going for a walk.” The Duncan Business Improvement Association’s MaryAnn Hartley encouraged the downtown Duncan community to support the pilot project.
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Expired items always a concern for food banks Clearing the cupboards: People tend to donate items they have no intention of eating themselves
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING The Cowichan Valley School District will hold a number of public meetings to consult on the School District’s restructuring proposals introduced on February 6, 2013. Several schools were identified for potential school closure as part of the restructuring proposals.
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ong-expired food is commonly donated to food banks and that poses a constant problem to determine what goes back to the public. “We do have sorters that sort through it,’’ said Colleen Fuller of the Cowichan Valley Basket Society in Duncan. You can’t always go by the expiry dates to determine what food can still be consumed, Fuller said. She said stores have to discard food after its shelf life date. Depending on the product, it can still be accepted by a food bank for redistribution. “Baby food and stuff, we have to be careful of,’’ Fuller cited as an example. She added there’s a list from Food Bank Canada of items food banks are allowed to keep plus Food Donor Act guidelines to follow. “We get some stuff that is questionable,’’ conceded Fuller. Her rule of thumb, she said, is “when in doubt, we don’t give it out.’’ A Lake Cowichan man recently said he received expired food from a Christmas hamper.
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Just like grocery stores have to be constantly vigilant when it comes to keeping their products fresh, food bank donors are also advised to check for expiry dates prior to making their donations. Chris Wickett said expiry dates raised alarm bells with him. “We noticed the average age expiry date of all the food was over seven years — on average,’’ he said. “We’re grateful we got it, but we’re thinking of other people’s health in the community.’’ Cindy Vaast, who coordinates the volunteers at the Lake Cowichan Food Bank, said Christmas hampers are put out by Lake Cowichan Community Services. The Lake Cowichan Food Bank otherwise puts out hampers the other 11 months of the year. Vaast said people do tend to donate older items from their cupboards that should normally be thrown out. “If you’re not going to eat it,
why would you give it to someone else?’’ she said. “And if you’re not going to eat it, I’m not going to give it to people that come in. And we never give anything that’s been opened.’’ Vaast surmised the volunteers doing the Christmas hampers were probably more concerned with packing the food and “they wouldn’t even think to look at dates. They would donate assuming it’s going to people for hampers for Christmas.’’ Meanwhile, Fuller said the demand for food is always high but the shelves in Duncan, at least, are wellstocked at the moment. “We’re good till around March or April,’’ said Fuller. “Then it starts to get low.’’
In each area, the Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer will present the details of the restructuring options being considered and information with respect to the proposed school closure and grade reconfiguration. A Question and Answer Period pertaining to the information presented will follow.
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Climate change the priority, not another priority Climate plan: should be instead of, not in addition to
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orth Cowichan council has just adopted a climate action and energy plan it believes will make it a national leader and model for local government. And for that approach, it deserves a standing ovation. Anyone who doubts the need for progressive policy in this area is like a tyrannosaurus playing in the tar sands during a meteor shower. The fact the region’s biggest municipality has chosen to make emissions and energy conservation a priority is a compliment to those in charge. But — and this is a crucial but — the municipality must not mistake “priority” for carte blanche. Transfer North Cowichan has already invested a resources, lot of money and all kinds of staff, consultant and volunteer hours into drafting instead of this document. The next stage is should adding taxes not be additional hirings and studies. It should be putting existing staff to work implementing it. A climate plan should not be about adding a new layer of bureaucracy. It should be about adjusting the old bureaucracy to a new mindset. When the News Leader Pictorial decided it was time to start delivering local news on the internet, it did not hire additional reporters to write new stories and additional editors to post them online. It put existing staff to work feeding both its print and its electronic platforms. Extra staff would have been nice, but the realities of the news business did not make it economically feasible. That is the approach we expect from North Cowichan. Yes, it’s not that easy. Yes sacri¿ces will have to be made. Yes, there will be additional costs. And this is where “priority” comes in. Priority means “do this ¿rst,” not “do this in addition to.” And if priorizing climate change means something needs to drop from the bottom of the priority list, so be it. Taxpayers have made it clear they don’t have bottomless pockets. Not all things can be priorities.
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Seeing both sides of: closing Crofton elementary The case against
The case for It’s all about the numbers and there are more spaces in the Chemainus/ Crofton area than is needed. As the smallest facility in the smallest community, Crofton is the logical one to go. It also will be relatively easy to attract a new tenant or a buyer to such a nice facility. Just because someone made the wrong decision five or 10 years ago is no reason to stick with it now.
It’s one thing to be closing decrepit or underutilized schools. It’s quite another to be shutting the doors on a new facility with plenty of students in a community large enough to warrant a school of its own. The school district would be better served closing older, failing buildings closer to the core and sending kids north to the superior facilities there. Use common sense, not models.
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Federal minister talks oil and gas policy Tom Fletcher Black Press
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ederal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver attended last week’s international conference in Vancouver on liqui¿ed natural gas development. I spoke with him about Canada’s energy exports and emissions. Here are excerpts from that discussion: TF: President Barack Obama’s recent state of the union address seemed to hint at approval for the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to U.S. re¿neries, with perhaps some measure to go along with it like a carbon cap and trade market. Your government has backed North American cap and trade before. Would you do it again? JO: No, we’re not thinking about that at all. The U.S. Congress is opposed to that concept from what I understand. TF: Your party ran ads targeting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and equating cap and trade with a carbon tax. They’re not the same, are
they? JO: The end result is that taxes increase because of how we handle carbon. It hasn’t been successful in Europe at all. Anyway, it’s not part of our thinking. We are making signi¿cant progress on greenhouse gas emissions. Our recent regulations regarding heavy-duty vehicles, the previous rules regarding cars and light trucks, which are identical to the U.S., are going to be helpful. And also the rules relating to coal-¿red electricity. It’s our objective to see all those coal plants closed, and in that regard we’re certainly ahead of the U.S. Coal is contributing 40 times the greenhouse gas emissions of the oil sands. And actually the oil sands are less than half the emissions from coal-¿red electricity in the state of Illinois. We’re moving with the U.S. on the over-arching objective of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per cent from 2005 to 2020, but we’re also doing other things that the U.S. hasn’t yet decided to do. We’ve been approaching the
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reduction of emissions on a sectoral basis, and the next area of focus will be regulations in the oil and gas sector. TF: You’re comfortable with the idea that exporting LNG that replaces coal is an appropriate step at this time, one that’s doable as opposed to these Kyoto-type gestures? JO: It is doable. And on a global basis, this would be a very signi¿cant development. If China, for example, could signi¿cantly move from coal to gas, that would have a huge impact. Canada’s small. We’re about two per cent of global emissions. We have to do our part, that’s the responsible thing to do, but it’s the big emitters that are going to make the difference to global emissions. TF: International Energy Agency talks about self-suf¿ciency in the U.S., oil and gas, by 2035. What does that mean for the Canadian economy? JO: Firstly, I don’t think they’re going to be self-suf¿cient in oil. North America will be selfsuf¿cient in gas and oil.
What it means is, for gas we’re going to have to ¿nd new markets, and for oil we’re going to have to ¿nd markets to sustain the growth in supply. The United States will still be a big buyer of Canadian oil. We’re shipping about 2 1/2 million barrels a day, of which a million comes from the oil sands. Right now we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices. We absolutely must ¿nd new markets, which is why our government in principle is supporting the transport of oil and gas to the west, to the east, continuing to the south and possibly even the north.
Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.
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City puffery not appreciated
Stoney Hill region should not be a park for a privileged few
Dear editor It is such a comfort Duncan council has put its foot down and is protecting us from ourselves with the you-can’t-smoke-here-and-youcan’t-smoke-there bylaw. Now if councillors are really serious they will ban the sale of all tobacco products, except chewing tobacco and council will outlaw the driving of pollution spewing motor vehicles from streets as well. Fortunately, city spitoons, located on each downtown corner, will be still picked up and replaced by 8 a.m. each morning as chewing tobacco has been exempted. I understand that Mr. Mayor, encouraged by the Downtown Ladies Temperance League will soon be banning the sale and consumption of alcoholic substances within city limits as well. I don’t know whose bright idea this was but all they are doing is restating the BC Health regulations anyway. So now that our moral guardians have drawn their line in the sand, don’t worry about it. Council will not do anything anyway. But dear smokers be considerate, and be aware many ¿nd tobacco smoke almost as offensive as some of the stupid bylaws enacted. I quit smoking eight years ago but still do not appreciate such puffery from Duncan council. Richard Hughes
In my opinion: Do what’s best for most of North Cowichan
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he recent public meeting crowd in Maple Bay does not speak for the majority of North Cowichan property owners, nor do they, I suspect, speak for all of the property owners in the Stoney
Hill lands. There are property owners living out there who want to have public road access and all the other services to their property the rest of North Cowichan residents have to their homes — ¿re and ambulance and police services, to name a few. Why should the property owners be denied these services if they are willing to pay for most of the Andrew Leong Queen of Angels School students Gabrielle Owen and Grace Rhone explain to public health nurse turned prosecutor cost? And why should anyone have to pay to cross priJenna Graczyk their thoughts of the evils of tobacco, during a tobacco mock trial at Queen of Angels School last week. vate land to get home when a small piece of public land will connect them to the public roads already another venue. Alex Aiken Elementary has been eration) by the provincial population (source comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com out there that would allow them to get home safely? mentioned as a possible new home but is already Wikipedia) is not nearly the lowest. It is, in I think those homeowners should have these full. So where does Somenos Rural Traditional fact, somewhere in the middle of the provincial Rural traditional school an asset services provided to them. School go then? Or does the school district just pack. We shouldn’t need more revenue. I’m thinking what this small group of vocal opwish it would disappear all together? Second, we’ve never had it better in this that needs to be embraced ponents really want is for North Cowichan to buy School District 79 needs to ¿ nd a way for province. We have an excellent education Dear editor all the property, make it all park, and not build the Somenos Traditional School to continue to oper- system, good health care, a decent minimum Here we go again with another round of let’s ate — and even thrive — in our community. It wage, and an already very progressive tax rev- road so a select few can have the whole area for shut down Somenos Rural Traditional School. themselves. needs to support this valuable program and quit enue system — taking into account who pays Every time the school gets its enrolment up, the Like, have your cake and eat it too? trying to get rid of it. The loss of this program for medical, income tax, etc. as related to inschool district announces it might be closed. What about all the other landowners out there on will be a loss to the community as a whole. The come. Lower corporate taxes attract companies Concerned parents send their children elsewhere Stoney Hill Road? program, which includes uniforms, is a bene¿ t that hire people that pay taxes and spend their and enrolment goes down. Then the school has And what about all the North Cowichan property to the richness of education in our community. income in the province, driving huge spinoffs to work hard to get its numbers up yet again. It taxpayers? What do we all want? We need to embrace a program that is a little in secondary employment. Raising tax rates almost appears the school district is determined The silent ones out there on Stoney Hill Road different, not destroy it. will only hurt us all in the long run. to sabotage the program. Last school year, the would love to have better access, especially the older Finally, we all love the Robin Hood myth: district even closed one classroom and relocated Suzanne Anderson take from the rich and give to the poor. But the folks. one teacher to another school, forcing the school Duncan The other people who are not very mobile, or old, justness of that idea is based on the context of to limit enrolment. That they had to turn students a millennium ago. There used to be nobles, the or have small children, would love to go to all these away speaks volumes to the fact the community The need for Robin Hood tax policy wonderful parks but how can anyone access them? wealthy, who were so because of family and wants a school like this for its children. Oh, I forgot — parks out there are for the chosen title and they wielded unjust power over the has long passed The rural traditional school program is a good vast number of poor. The idea of income redis- few and the rest of us can pay for them but cannot Dear editor one and a bene¿t to the community. Yet the access them for one reason or another. Think about tribution, through revolution, noblesse oblige, The recent guest comment “The time has school district has had it on the hit list since it it: If we buy the land and make them parks but do or theft in the forest was a necessary process come to raise B.C. taxes” proposes that, bestarted out in Cowichan Station. It survived that not put the public road in then it looks like a huge and mythology, but we are now in the 21st cause B.C. has some of the lowest income tax move and rebuilt its reputation and enrolment, backyard for a few vocal people to me. century. The vast majority of the wealthy are rates, the rates should be increased in support but the latest salvo doesn’t really even consider Nobody can get to it unless you have a key to not privileged, titled nobles but probably pretty of increased social spending. The writer says the gate on the private property or you hike across tthat it’s a fair approach to increase taxes on the hard-working, risk-taking, and industrious w wealthy. Not only is the logic wrong, but so are regular folk. There is nothing fair about taking municipal land from Genoa Bay Road. As far as a rare Àower up there, a small area could an even larger share of the money they earn. tthe facts. be put aside as was done just past the golf course in First, B.C. may have low income tax rates for Nick Caumanns Lake Cowichan, but it sounds more like a red herDuncan llow-income individuals and small businesses “Is it easy to find a family doctor in Cowichan?” ring to me. Or are they only down on the beach? b but those taxes are low in large part because You answered: (41 votes) Most of that whole area was laid out in roads w we have a carbon tax that is levied on mostly More letters online 53 per cent YES and lots many years ago. Maybe North Cowichan medium and large business. When introduced m should develop the whole area. After all, we taxpayiit was a huge tax shift from low-income indiAlso, read fresh stories every day and share To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the ers own it and it would be a huge property tax vviduals to businesses. Second, B.C.’s per capita your thoughts immediately through the comweb poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com generator. rrevenue, taken by dividing 2012 provincial ments function. We could put the waterfront and bluffs aside for rrevenues (source Canadian Taxpayers Fedat cowichannewsleader.com parks and sell the lots for big money. North Cowichan should buy the farm that’s further along Genoa Bay Road and it could be made into a awesome campground/park so all ages could enjoy the area. 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1923: libraries
1923: mayors In the annual North Cowichan mayoralty election, on a rainy day that prevented a large poll, 222 ballots were cast with 138 going to Mr. John N. Evans and 84 for Mr. A. A. B. Herd.
Cowichan Women’s Institute decided to reduce the rental on a room housing the Cowichan Public Library from $10 to $5 per month. The library’s 50 members were charged a nominal fee of $2 per year.
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Duncan debates its shopping hours Dateline 1923: Province claws back liquor profits Ann Andersen
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elebrate the changing of the seasons with The Seasons. The Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir welcomes the return of spring this weekend with the classic oratorio by Franz Joseph Haydn. Soprano Alexandra Hill, tenor Ted Rhodes and bass-baritone Paul Boughen will add their solo Àourishes to festivities led by conductor Robert Mari. Boughen is a founding member of the a cappella vocal sextet Hexaphone, which has garnered accolades for jazz and classical vocal presentations of new Canadian vocal works and commissions. Hill, a recent participant of the
Advanced Artist program at OperaWorks in Los Angeles, is at home performing both operatic and concert repertoire. Rhodes is gaining note as one of the valley’s best voices after settling here compiling a lengthy musical resume in Kitchener, Calgary and Halifax. Event publicist Laura Mills said the show will celebrate the coming of spring with an enthusiastic performance. “This oratorio celebrates the joys and festivities of the seasons with both beautiful and spirited arias, choral works and orchestral pieces that portray the wonders and activities of each season,â€? she said in a media release. It’s not the Consort’s Âżrst shot at Haydn. It previously performed The Creation in 2004.
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Peter W. Rusland has been covering Cowichan’s arts and entertainment community for two decades. If you’d like to add to this column, reach him at arts@cowichannewsleader.com.
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So you want to be in pictures Ever wanted to make a movie? Ever wanted to be in one? The Cowichan-based VI Film and Entertainment Co-operative is poised to create its first movie project and is welcoming new members to participate. According to VIFEC spokesperson Lynn Hale, the project is currently in the pre-production stage
and a filming plan has been developed. Now what is needed are bodies — particularly actors — to make it happen. “The movie is a short comedy, described as zany and fun, with lots of opportunities for actors to see themselves on film and for behind-the-scenes supporters to get a taste of what it might be like to work in the movie industry,” she said in a press
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Among those honoured by the Cowichan Music Festival by inclusion in Sunday’s dance and vocal gala and Wednesday Highlights concert were: (counterclockwise from top right) Fiesta; Amberlee Allen and Broderick Hargreaves; Giuliana Mansueti; Spencer Dunnison; Ordinary Man; Ross Wristen; Mirin Hirano; and Jacob McIntyre. Dozens of photos can be viewed in the entertaiment section at cowichannewsleader.com.
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Saturday CTRA’s 17th Annual Gala Auction: Live and silent auction, dinner, games and raffles in support of Cowichan Therapeutic Riding. $60 individual, $420 table of eight. Visit www.ctra.ca for more info. Escape Artists Annual Show: Opens 11 a.m., Betty Calvin demonstrates “Monotype”, 2 to 4 p.m., The Loft Gallery at Valley Vines to Wines, 260-2720 Mill Bay Rd. More info, call 250743-4647. Teen Transition Coordinator Parent Orientation Bootcamp: Island Savings Centre, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $60 per person/ $75 per family couple. For info, www.
teentransitionplanning.ca. Folk Guild Coffee House: Open stage at 7:30 p.m. followed by Ryan McMahon in concert. CFG members $5, non-members $10. Bring a friend and help support the Islands Folk Festival. CVRD Information Session: Proposed changes to the operating guidelines for the management of water stored and released from Cowichan Lake held at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall at 9:30 a.m. Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave. For more information: call 250-7437305 or 250-743-8036 or email cobblehillseedysaturday@gmail. com. Free admission. Artist’s Books with Trisha Klus: At the South Cowichan Library,
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The Open Board Meeting of the Board of Education will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Cowichan Secondary School, in the Cafeteria, at 4:30 pm.
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Climate Change Advisory Committee: This Committee advises Council on ways to: (1) comply with British Columbia’s Climate Action Charter; (2) provide stewardship of North Cowichan’s ecological assets; (3) foster North Cowichan’s environmental well-being; (4) address climate change and environmental issues; (5) promote public awareness of climate change and the environment; (6) resolve potential environmental problems and issues; and (7) co-operate with the Cowichan Valley Regional District on climate change and environmental issues.
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Agricultural Advisory Committee: This Committee advises Council on ways to: (1) oversee implementation of North Cowichan’s Strategic Agricultural Plan; (2) assist local agricultural organizations; (3) promote public awareness of agriculture, its role and economic importance; and (4) consider land uses in or abutting agricultural land. Participation will require approximately 5 to 8 hours of your time each month. You will be rewarded by the satisfaction of helping your community flourish. If you have expertise in agriculture, climate change or the environment, please visit our website or call 250-746-3116 for an application. Applications will be received until 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013.
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DUFFIELD, Ann Mary Dominica It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of ANN MARY DOMINICA DUFFIELD at home in Cowichan Bay after a short battle with Pancreatic cancer on Monday, 18 Feb. 2013. Ann was a warm, wonderful, beautiful, vivacious, intelligent person with a sparkle in her eye and an adventurous spirit. Born August 4th, 1951 in Tilburg, Netherlands, she immigrated to Edmonton, AB in 1957. She and Jim were married in 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1991 Ann lead her family to the “Island” to enjoy the salt air, tramping the woods and beaches, and reveling in the sailing freedom of the waters. To enhance her life experience together with family, 2 offshore sailing trips (Hawaii, and New Zealand) and a work stint in Bhutan made for life story adventures and the gaining of lifelong friends. Ann spent her working days helping to try and reshape the Federal Government from within. Ann worked for Service Canada for 28 years, starting in a Manpower call center, and retiring as a Business Expertise Consultant promoting InSights to help others understand their fellow workers and how to work as a “team”. Ann will be missed dearly by her husband Jim, daughters Cara Duffield (Ingo), and Marcia Garson (Andrew), son Alex Duffield (Danielle) and grandchildren Desmond, Kaiden, Sebastian(Marcia) , and Jaxton(Alex). A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on March 23 at Oceanfront Suites in Cowichan Bay. In lieu of flowers, a memorial page is available to accept donations at www.pancreaticcanada.ca/goto/AnnDuffield
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RADFORD, Thomas Derek Born November 26, 1932 Passed away March 4, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce; daughter Vickie (Peter); son Terry (Shawny); beloved grandchildren Karla, Kristi (Jamie), Cole and Justine; greatgrandchildren Kailee and Olivia; sister Judy (Terry) and many extended family. All will miss him terribly. Tom was predeceased by his parents Jack and Ruth Radford and sister Lois. Tom was raised and lived in Ladysmith where his family had resided for many years. When he was born at a weight of just over a pound he was sent home in a shoebox wrapped in cotton batting, he was not expected to live but he proved all wrong. He lived his life with zest and joy, always a smile on his face. His loves in life were his family, friends, golf and travelling. For over 47 years, Tom worked in the forest industry on Vancouver Island. While logging truck driving was his passion, he was able to earn his train engineering ticket along the way. For many years he operated the logging train that ran from Nanaimo Lakes to Ladysmith harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. In honouring Tom’s wishes, there will be no service. Online condolences may be offered at www. sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
Not a day will end with the fading light, that I have not loved and cherished you, my Joy-Bells….. Goodnight! A Celebration of Joy’s Life will be held on Thursday March 14th at 2:30 PM, at First Memorial Funeral Services, 375 Brae Road, Duncan with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate may do so in Joy’s name to the Parkinson Society of BC. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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Born and raised in Grand Forks, BC, Mom was the youngest of five brothers and two chosen sisters. The death of her mom when she was 13 and the consecutive losses of her brothers left sorrows never healed. Mom's adult life was spent in North Vancouver, Abbotsford and Duncan. She was always deeply committed to serving her community. She was passionate in her volunteer commitment to Providence Farm. Her indomitable spirit and sharp mind carried her through many challenging years until her death. She now rests unburdened. Particular gratitude extended to Cowichan Hospital Emergency who always cared for her like she was their Mom and special thank you to Nurse Miriam who not only fulfilled her commitment as a nurse but is also a gracious and loving person. We grieve, but not as those that have no hope. (1Th 4:13) I know I told your age Mom. You can scold me in heaven.
Kim Winter April 4, 1952 – March 11, 2011 No words can express What you meant to us, Forever in our hearts, We love you Dad. Candace, Barry, Dennis, Lawanna (Rick) and Grandkids Chet and Camilla
No service by Mom's specific request. If you so desire, a donation in her memory to Providence Farm would make her smile. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
RENTON, Winifred Joyce (Joy) January 23, 1939 – March 3, 2013 Born within the sound of BowBells in London, Joy enjoyed a happy childhood with her evacuated family in Penwartha, Cornwall. As a young woman, she trained to become a Registered Nurse and a Midwife, subsequently working in Chichester and London (UK), Sydney (NSW Australia) and lastly on Vancouver Island; in Chemainus, Duncan and Victoria. Among her professional colleagues, Joy was not only well liked but well respected as a warm friend and empathetic and perceptive nurse. After coping with severe Parkinsonism and Dementia for more than 15 years, Joy - known to her family and close friends as -“Joy-Bells”- just managed to reach her 74th birthday and 49 years of a happy marriage. Prior to the relentless advancement of her physical and mental afflictions, she followed a vigorously active life which included regular aerobic, golf and tennis outings. Joy is survived by her husband John; daughter Fiona (Nando), son Graeme (Joanne) together with seven grandsons Remo, Darien, Aiden, Aaron, Declan, Colby and Ashton. In her last years, Joy was cared for by the staff at Sunridge Place in Duncan. Accordingly, the family wishes to especially thank those regular and casual members past and present of Dahlia\ Daffodil Houses who tended to her needs in what rapidly became for her, a totally helpless situation. Thanks also go out to the Wilson Team of doctors, Lisa and Jean-Marie, for their help during Joy’s long struggle. Although Joy lived most of her life apart from her birth family, there has always been mutual love and loyalty among them and their spouses. Her passing will sadden them deeply. For me, as her husband, I am proud of Joy and the bond and regard her children (Fiona and Graeme) have for her, and
MILLER, Judy Aug 28, 1923 Gently and with peace in her heart, Mom left us on February 25, 2013, at the age of 89. Beloved by daughter Linda Hicks with grandson Michael Campbell, and daughter Joan Rowntree. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Robert Hicks whom she loved dearly.
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Habazin, Pauline We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Pauline Habazin on March 1st, 2013 at her home in Duncan. Pauline was born on June 29, 1937 in Glasgow, Scotland where she grew up to become an accomplished ice skater, leading to a skating career that took her on many adventures as a young woman. Predeceased by her beloved parents, Molly and Charles Gallagher and the love of her life, her husband, Tony Habazin. Left to mourn her loss and celebrate her life are her sons, Paul (Annette), Mark (Megan), her two much adored and loved grand-daughters, Michelle (Corey) and Kyla (Alex), along with their mom, Mavis, her sister Marie (Frank, Gail & Richard) in Victoria and brother Charles (Helen) and other relatives in the UK. Pauline's family emigrated to Canada in the 1950's but she did not join her parents immediately as she was a professional ice skater with the Ice Capades touring the USA. When she did come home to visit her parents in Kitimat, BC, Pauline joined her dad to watch a local soccer match and met the man she truly loved for always. It was there she met a handsome young soccer player from Croatia who came into her life and changed it forever. Without a second thought Pauline gave up her exciting career for marriage and raising her family of whom she was so proud. Pauline was always a "lady", dressed for the occasion with a touch of glamour and a story to tell. Pauline enjoyed many friendships and relished visits with good friends, who also miss her greatly, including Carol, Kay, Margot, Shirley, Jenifer, and Helen and all her new friends & family at Sherwood House where Pauline enjoyed living so much over the last 9 months. Pauline was a devout member of St Edward's Catholic Church and enjoyed the solace of her faith, participating in parish activities and many friendships. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 12 noon at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road in Duncan. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation on Pauline's behalf. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
DUNN April 7, 1934 February 27, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick William Dunn on Feb. 27, 2013 in Duncan, BC. Fred was born on April 7, 1934 in Burnaby, BC. He is survived by his daughter Denise and grandchildren Jana and Justin Weir; Brother Bob (Joanne) Dunn; Brother-in-law Chuck Place; Sisters-in-law Gladys Myers and Edna Nilson; many nieces, nephew and lifelong friends. Predeceased by his wife Lenore (nee Nilson); Son-in-law Cliff Weir; and parents Bill and Ilma Dunn. Fred moved to Prince Rupert in the 1940s. He worked for BC Hydro for 40+ years as a diesel mechanic starting his career in Prince Rupert at the diesel plant. In 1976 Fred moved to Duncan and worked at Bear Point in Chemainus and VIT in Duncan until his retirement. A Celebration of Life will be held at H W Wallace Cremation and Burial Center, 5285 Polkey Rd, Duncan, BC, Sat. Mar. 9 at 2 pm. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC in memory of Fred.
Kim Barry Winter April 4, 1952 – March 11, 2011 It has been two years since you left me, IT WAS the WORST day of my life. Trying to live without you is hard. You were so much fun! You were also a perfect host, Making everyone feel so welcome! You left me way too early. Now here I sit in a house that is so quiet. No one telling me what to do. I am Thankful for the time we had together and the Memories we shared. I want to Thank you for giving me Four Children I want to Thank you for making me a Better Person. I want to Thank you for being Good To Me. I want to Thank You for Making me –“SMILE” Missing you past, present, and forever in my heart, Angie
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RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF Have you or someone you know been affected by cancer? If so, please join us Monday March 11th at 6:00 pm at the Travellodge, Duncan for our Relay for Life Kickoff. Come see how we CELEBRATE our survivors REMEMBER those we have lost, and FIGHT against cancer Come learn more about this huge community event that helps to support all those affected by cancer.
HopWo, Roy September 13, 1921 – December 19, 2012 A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Chemainus, BC, Saturday, March 9, 2013, 1 – 5. All friends welcome.
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ROSE, Nora Joyce Born June 13th 1926 in Slough Berkshire England, Mum went to join her brother Bernard, and two much loved sons, Peter and Michael on March 3rd 2013. Now she can walk and run again, and play with her animals, no longer weary and in pain. Mum we already miss you so much. Beloved wife of nearly 65 years to John; sister to Margaret (Peggy) and sisterin-law to Betty. Mum is lovingly remembered by her 7 children 19 grandchildren and 13+ 3/4+3/4 great-grandchildren. We will look after Dad for you. Love Helen, Richard, Lorna, Francis and Ann. The service for Mum is Saturday, March 9th, 2 pm at St Johns Anglican Church in Cobble Hill. In lieu of flowers, a gift to your favorite charity would be much appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca Bye Mum, until we meet again.
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Peacock’s NEW LOCATION 521 Canada Ave 250-748-9923
HIT & RUN accident on James St & the Island Hwy Feb 15. Any info, (250)732-0096.
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HYPNOTHERAPY • Fears & Phobias • Smoking Cessation • Relaxation Techniques • Sleeping Techniques
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Frederick B. Walker
Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley
Born Sept. 16, 1935 - Passed March 11, 2000 To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit with you and talk awhile, To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today. So please God take a message To our precious Fred up above, Tell him we miss him terribly And give him all our love. Myfanwy
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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17,18, 19 Applications for Artisans are available at 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901
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I HAVE a Panasonic expandable cordless answering system. I need help to decipher the owner’s manual, access notebook & enter names & phone #s. Will pay for services. Pls call (250)746-1463 after 5pm Monday to Friday.
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LOST - senior man has lost his wide gold wedding ring, engrave inside “Freida” Saturday, March 2, possibly Canadian Tire area?? Reward. Great sentimental value. If found please call (250)7466604.
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counts by verifying, allocating & posting transactions. • Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. • Maintain general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries. • Balance general ledger by preparing trial balance • Maintain historical records by filing documents. • Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing & summarizing account information & trends. • Contribute to team effort by related results as needed. Fax resume to (250)746-8933, email: ihh@telus.net or in person to: 5833 Duncan St
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, March 23rd & April 27th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
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NEW LOCATION: 5285 Polkey Road.
If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts.
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Intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property described as: Lot 1, Section 4, Range 3, Cowichan District, Plan 11504 except Plan VIP71185 at 2025 Koksilah Road (1.10 ha). Any persons wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding comments in writing to the Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N8
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FULLTIME & PART-TIME work available at local health food store for a reliable person. Some experience in the health food industry would be an asset, also cashier experience helpful. Reply to File A 945, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCHwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4
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GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891
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HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111
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PIONEER HOUSE now hiring FT Line cook, breakfast knowledge an asset. Apply with resume to Mark or Matt, 4675 TC Hwy, Duncan, B.C. or by email: pioneerhouse@shaw.ca RELIABLE, RESPONSIBLE sales person wanted for children’s clothing store. Must have retail experience. Part time/sick/vacation relief. Apply to Giggle Gear, 63 Station St., Duncan.
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Baby Welcome David Duncan 746-4236 Pat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 Chemainus & Crofton Diana Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Pat Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD
By: Sunnys Charters Ltd. (agent for the owners) of Box 312 Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1R3 PH 250-727-8035 Finally, your age has caught up to the number of degrees and doctorates you have. Much love from your Ha, Kids & Grandkids
An exciting opportunity for a part-time Level 2 Insurance Agent is available at LCU Insurance Agencies Ltd. This position will be available immediately and is a permanent part-time flexshift position. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 to: Kimberley Judson, CHRP Manager, HR & Communications Ladysmith & District Credit Union kjudson@ldcu.ca For a full description of the job posting, please see our website www.ldcu.ca and click on “Careers”.
The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields
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Cremation & Burial Centre Inc
BOOKKEEPER NEEDED Maintain Records & Financial Transactions. Duties include: • Maintain subsidiary ac-
DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. Drivers Needed. P/T day shift, F/T night shift. Class 4 Licence required. Fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-746-4987.
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FOUND: GREY/WHITE male cat, fluffy, very affectionate. May have been an indoor cat. Found Alder St in Chemainus. Call (250)246-2655.
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
GARAGE SALES DUNCANMARCH 9, 8am-12noon, 7989 Tidemark Way (off Adelaide St, Crofton) 5’ round fiberglass hot tub, ski and snow board eqip, metal workshop shelves, misc furniture. Free coffee and lots and lots of other stuff.
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Life-Skills for Employment Starts April 2013. Interviews in March The Community Options Society is running its preemployment program for youth 15 - 30 yrs, that helps to develop skills, conďŹ dence and tools necessary to secure employment. Learn about problem solving, feedback, stereotypes, goal setting, resume writing, job searches, networking and much more.
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Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground r unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.
GARAGE SALE
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Tables available $20.00 Call (250)743-1433
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We have a limited number of spaces available for the program. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can determine your eligibility and set up an interview.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Strata Plan 1601, a large, private residential community located north of Victoria in Cobble Hill, is seeking an enterprising and proficient Executive Assistant to provide Strata Council support, develop agenda packages, attend meetings, transcribe minutes, manage correspondence and perform complex, administrative functions. References will be required. The scope of the position is available, and will be provided upon request. An attractive compensation package and work environment is offered. Please forward resume with cover letter to: Strata Plan 1601, Administration Office arbutusadmin@shaw.ca; Fax: (250) 743-3692
2 BDRM, top oor, clean, spacious, 5 appls, laminate oors, 2525 Dingwall St., $750 mo. Call 1-(250)474-0545.
7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344
DELONGHI convection/bake toaster oven, used twice and less than 1 year old, $45 obo, also a Delonghi deep fat fryer, $10 obo. Both in excellent working condition. (250)7480928
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GUITARS FOR sale. 1994 Ovation Elite Model 1768, made in the USA, asking $1300. Cort 12 string acoustic, like new with soft shell carry case, asking $550. Call (250)324-2991 ask for Rob.
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LOG LATH, for making log homes or pillars, c/w industrial land lease. (250)743-3198 or 250-732-3239
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$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.
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Operations Planner Master Mechanic Ticketed Automotive Mechanic Heavy Duty Mechanic GIS Summer Student Detailed job postings can be viewed at
We are seeking a success-driven assistant administrator for a rewarding role. Permanent part-time, 15 hours per week. We offer a friendly work environment in a team setting. Requirements: • Minimum of 2 to 5 years general accounting and administrative experience. • ProďŹ ciency with MS Word, Excel, and Simply Accounting Software. • A team player with good customer service skill. Description: • Perform all accounting functions. • Assist with Correspondence, ďŹ ling, legal matters, bylaw preparation • Customer relations Please forward resume by email, fax or mail to: Mill Bay Waterworks District Box 58 Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0 mbwd@shaw.ca or Fax 250-743-9065 No Phone Calls Please Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2013
http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
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Contact: Dylan Wood by fax: 250-286-9502 or by e-mail: DylanWood@t-mar.com
CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, 5 appls, 2nd oor above quiet Dandy Mini Storage on Joan Ave, $750. Refs req, 1 pet considered. N/S pref. Mar 8. Call or text 250-709-1379.
DUNCAN: 2-BDRM CONDO, 2nd oor, corner unit. 5 appl’s, new laminate oors. N/S. 2524 Lewis St. Avail Apr. 1 $800./mo., lease. Please call 1(250)477-8046 or 1(250)883-3204. Victoria #’s FOR RENT April 1st - 2 Bd/Rm, 2 Bth/Rm, 5 Appl, ++ at 330 Brae Road, Duncan. $1000/Mo. Phone/Text 250212-5766
Large 1 & 2 BDRM corner unit. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W incl’d. New carpet & appls. On-site managers. Call 250-748-1304. LEWIS STREET Condo. 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, no partying, close to town. Available Mar 1st. Ref’s a must. $800 mo. Call (250) 746-5615
DUNCAN- 3444 Auchinachie Rd, 3 bdrm, 2 bathrooms, 1500 sq ft Rancher built in 2006 with new home warranty remaining. Quality ďŹ nishing with lots of extras. Great location. $339,000. 250-746-0586.
MAPLE BAY Suite. 1 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, heat & hot water incl., priv. entrance, pet considered. For N/S quiet person. Avail now. $725/month. Ref & DD req’d. Call 250-746-8681.
DUNCAN (Kody Place, 6135 Ryall Rd. Unit 18) 3 bdrm Townhouse, 2 bath, fenced backyard, close to all amenities, near bus stop, $195,000 obo. Please call (250)923-0784.
Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ----------------------------------
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
Spacious
Affordable 1 and 2 bedroom suites -----------------------------Renos & upgraded security features Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails No pets allowed Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking
Free Cable Hook up -------------------------------------Resident managers on site
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To view call 250-748-3321 SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ďŹ replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412
HELP WANTED
We are a full service facility with an engineering department, mechanical shop, fab/welding shop, machine shop, and parts department. Top union rates and beneďŹ ts along with good safety habits make this a great place to work. The Successful candidate will have experience working on forestry / industrial mobile equipment including Grapple Yarders. This position requires working in the ďŹ eld the majority of time.
CLEAN, BRIGHT 2-bdrm top oor, Hospital area. 5 appl’s. $795/mo. Call 1-250-474-0545
LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688
FULL TIME TICKETED HEAVY-DUTY MECHANIC
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Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm Feb. 15th or Mar. 1st, $625 incl. heat & hot water, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+ Call Karen 250-709-2765, 250-246-1033.
Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.
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$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).
FOR SALE BY OWNER
VIOLIN SALE for Adults & children. Also, Cellos. Both very, very nice. Please call (250)701-2035.
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING
$217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Req’d “Vendor’s Disclosure Statement.� SPA arbitration initiated by owner settled when remedy sought granted by Council. Price reduced from $230,000 because SPA problems ongoing; new complaint lodged with FICOM. Strata managed by Ardent Properties Inc. under a nonexpiry contract. (250)327-4716
Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft. in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, some furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. $79,500. Just move in! (250)754-6436
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! Propane patio heater, Line 6 Spider III guitar amp, Crown Cp660 Pro Audio amp, DJ MP3 Control deck, cedar native hats, Bushnell spotting scope, Sony wireless headphones, large djembe drum. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
Closing date is Friday, March 15th. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, owner’s manual & ďŹ tness guide, $450. Bell X spressvue PVR, $250. Full size ping pong table, collapsible, $50. Call 250-246-2238, 250-466-0323.
Call: 1-250-616-9053 RENTALS
4 WINTER snow tires, 5 months wear, as new. Asia Durun 195/50R15, on rims (off Asuna SunďŹ re). $250. (250)748-2070
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000. (250)597-8070
Saturday Market Every Saturday except Easter weekend. 1035 Shawnigan Lake Road. (Kerry Park) Tables $12.
ADMINISTRATION
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Sat., March 16th, 2013 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• The program runs April 8 to June 28, 2013 - Mon-Fri 9 to 3pm • Participants are paid while attending • Contact Mary or Jarred at 250-748-0232
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative
LOG SHELLS for sale. Lathed logs, proďŹ led & notched to ďŹ t your plans. Ph. 250-732-3239 or 250-743-3198
1 (250)748-90901 (250)748-9090
CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-ďŹ , parking, $1,000. Available now. NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water, parking, pet considered, $550$875/mo. Call 250-748-7764.
SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (southwest) clean & adorable 1 bdrm Apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available March 1. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036. SPACIOUS ADULT orientated condo overlooking Ladysmith harbour, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, gas F/P, W/D, F/S, M/W. 4 blks to dwntwn. N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $1000 ($100 off for the ďŹ rst 3 months). (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107.
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TRANSPORTATION
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SUITES, LOWER
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TRUCKS & VANS
DUNCAN, 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., 100% reno’d, everything NEW incl 4 appl’s! Gas FP, blinds. Deck, patio, carport, shed. NS,NP. Year lease. $1100. 250-748-2424
DUNCAN- 3 bdrm basement, large, computer room, laundry room, mud room ent. New kitchen. Partly furnished. Carport with workshop. Small fenced front yard. $1250/mo inclds hydro and utils. Phone Ronnie; (250)701-7923.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.
1995 G10 CHEVY cargo vanV-6 Vortec engine. $2500. Call (250)746-8182.
Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
SHAWNIGAN LAKE- Lrg 1 bdrm, new kitchen & living area. Fridge & cooktop. Shared W/D. N/S, small pet ok. $750/m incl. utilities. (250)743-5486.
OFFICE/RETAIL
2 APARTMENTS for rent, heat included, $450 & $575. D.D. N/S, no partiers, N/P. To view, see Kim at 5209 Trans Canada Hwy, Tues - Sat.
WESTWIND MANOR 2548 Lewis Street 1 Bedroom $625-$640 2 Bedroom $730-$745 Balconies, elevator, bbq/picnic area, games room, on-site laundry Walk to shopping, Sportsplex, VIU and Aquatic Centre Includes: H/W, parking, blinds & storage Sorry, no pets For appointment to view, call resident manager 250-715-1523
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310. WATERFRONT (Shawnigan Lake) deluxe furn’d 1 bdrm, 7 appls, NS/NP. Avail immed until June. 30, $800 mo + util’s & wi-ďŹ . Ref’s. 250-743-1667.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN, downtown, rental space on Jubilee behind the Arbutus Cafe, has own parking lot. Ph. 250-246-8442 DUNCAN, ofďŹ ce/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground oor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 ofďŹ ces. $1050/month. Avail now. 604-820-8929
--------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view
WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277
SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd, Duncan, 1500sq ft w/ofďŹ ce. $7.25 sq ft (250)474-3585, (250)245-9811
STORAGE
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES $1100 - S/S Rancher style duplex on Gilana Place, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, large fenced back yard. Close to schools, parks & bus route. Util’s not included. Avail now. (250)710-5854 CROFTON: 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath duplex, 8061 Queen St. across from park on bus route, W/D hookup. NS/NP, no parties. $800 +util. Apr. 1. Call 250-246-3068, 250-246-9509. DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 IN TOWN, reno’d 3 Bdrm, 2 bath duplex, F/S, W/D. $1100/m, avail now. ALSO, 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D $875/m 250-701-1937 No pets
LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail now, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $890. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253
MOBILE HOMES & PADS CROFTON, AVAIL March. 1st. 2 bdrm, $800 mo, 3 bdrm, $850 mo, 5 bdrm $1000 mo. Newly reno’d, located in family mobile home park, by appt only. For more info call 250-2461810 or 250-210-1006 (cell).
HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM, near Duncan Elem. elec/wood heat. W/D, F/S, $900. April 1st (250)246-6626 AVAILABLE April 1st - 3 Bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath house in culdesac located in Lake Cowichan. Attached 2 car garage, W/D, F/S and /DW. This well cared for home is close to all amenities located in a nice neighbourhood; looking for long term tennants with good references. Call 250-710-9696 COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm mobile, private, on shared property, F/S, W/D hookup, small pet, ref’s. $790/mo. Avail now. Ask about our rental incentive, (250)743-5046 COWICHAN RIVER LEASE: Private, modern, suits 1 or 2 people. Inoor heat. 1 Bdrm, steamspa, hot tub, ďŹ replace, 5 appl’s, veg garden potential. River access. N/S, no dogs. $990. davidandval@shaw.ca
CROFTON Large reno’d house near the school, great area. 4 large bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 living rooms, ďŹ replace, dishwasher, huge sundeck with hottub! Big yard! $1250/m. Available immediately. N/S, pet considered. (250) 3311465
DUNCAN - STORAGE in secure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car. Availble April 1. $175/mo. Call after 6 pm (250)748-8855
SUITES, LOWER COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, main oor, heat & elec. incl. Newer carpet & paint. No dogs, Ref’s & DD required. $750 mo. Call 250-743-4154, (250)743-4010 COWICHAN BAY. 1000 sq ft, ocean view, 1 Bdrm, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $900./mo Hydro, cable, wireless incld. April 1. (250)246-7109, (250)701-1209 CROFTON, private entrance, bachelor suite, newly furnished. TV, hydro, W/D. N/S, no pets. Ref’s req’d + DD. (250)246-4192
SUITES, UPPER
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TOWNHOUSES CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail March 15th, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646 LK COW. 2-bdrm townhouse. $700./mo. NS/NP. Avail immediately. (250)886-2720.
WANTED TO RENT Long Term Commercial Lease Required A well established Cowichan non-retail business requires the following for a long term and renewable lease: *ground oor 2,200+ sq foot ofďŹ ce with nearby or adjoining 1,200+ sq foot warehouse *min 15 parking spaces; or min 8 on site & min 7 nearby *central to Duncan location (within 5 KM to downtown) Our operation will not suit any residential occupancy nearby as we ship & receive at all hours. Your location must allow access for a 5 ton single axle truck. Required for April 2013. Please contact: leaseapril2013@gmail.com WANTED: DUNCAN. Federal employee transferred in need of 3 bdrm house, preferably on bus route. N/S, has outdoor cat. Up to $1200 rent. Call 1(250)286-0633.
CASH
1988 CHEVY Caprice Classic, low mileage, 1 owner. Very beautiful condition, $1500 (Firm). Glass top Kenmore stove, white, $225. Both very nice. Please call (250)7012035.
HOMES FOR RENT
ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca
ž 1405 Haida Rd, Duncan $600 1 BR lower suite, 2 apps, hydro incl. ž 6163 Grieve Rd, Duncan $675 1 BR cottage w/ 4 apps, landscaping incl. ž 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps ž 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $775 2 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps ž 6-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $825 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/4 apps, wood fp ž 3041 Henry Rd, Chemainus $1000 3 BR home 4 apps, wd stove ,2 car garage ž 6016 Rockridge Rd, Duncan $1095 2 BR upr suite w/ 5 apps, fp, hydro/gas incl ž 3036 Juniper Rd, Chemainus $1100 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, carport, ext storage ž 1771 Robert St, Crofton $1150 3 BR 2 bth home w/ large office, 5 apps ž 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1150 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 2 apps, garage ž 1B-3144 Golab Pl, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, shed For updated info please visit our website at:
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Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362
* in home service * washer/dryer * electric/gas * fridge/stove * microwaves * Locally owned
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Call ‘06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. 2.7L V6, PW/PL, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $4000. Call (250)715-1236.
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DOWNTOWN DUNCAN- 1 bdrm suite, w/closed in patio, close to UVI, schools, pool, library, amenities. Hydro & heat incld, $670. NS/NP. 3 refs needed. Quiet clean, responsible tenants only. Avail now. Call 250-709 0720.
2003 GMC 4x4 SLE- w/matching Leer canopy, excellent cond, must be seen, gently driven, 150,000 km, extra cab, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W, PDL, tow package. $12,900. Call (250)743-0910.
2007 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr., 1.8L, 4 cyl, auto, p.s., p.b., radio/CD. good on gas. 60/40 backseat, 75,000 km, $5995. Must Sell! (250)597-1092
TOWING
SHAWNIGAN 2-BDRM. Clean bright & spacious, in Village. below market at $800. NS/NP, W/D. Security system incld’d. Avail. now. Call 250-812-0408.
Your Community
RETIRED CARPENTER wants to do small jobs and installations in your home. Call Jack 250-709-9965
Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away
ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584). 250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly. 2 IN 1 NIK’S HOME FIX Electrical contractor with 30 years plumbing experience in the Valley. Cell 250-710-7625, #25203
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Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362 Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away Free estimates
Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362 CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANER, $25/hr. I am an experienced, reliable, trustworthy hardworker. Excellent ref’s. (250)538-7862 HOUSE CLEANING, Bonded, reasonable rate. Call ReneÊ 250-701-7301 HOUSE CLEANING, professionally trained, competitive rates. Tamara (250)715-8275
COMPUTER SERVICES
GARDENING DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc. 250-510-1904 250-743-1225
(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS A.M.C. Home Improvements will beat any written building centre bathroom estimate on labour by 15%, simple as that. Call (250)743-9920
QUALITY YARD & HOME MAINTENANCE • Time to get your yard in shape for the growing season. We are a full service provider for all your landscaping needs. • Also, we can reduce the risk of ďŹ re & lower your utility bill with dryer vent cleaning! PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! 250.733.2000 250.220.9654 woodviewgroup@hotmail.com
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and eves trough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No HST
250-748-5062
ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
HAULING AND SALVAGE
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GARBAGE Can Dan Hauling & Free Scrap Metal Removal Over 250kg. 250-508-0679
Call 250-246-0248 SPRING TIME Specials for Painting and Drywall Repairs. Painting of walls to 12’x12’ room 8’ foot ceiling,$ 195.00. Includes 2 coats of Cloverdale paint to walls. Taxes included in price. Drywall patch 2’x2’ to wall. $145.00, drywall installed, tape, ďŹ lled, sanded, primed ready for paint. All work guaranteed, no mess to clean up during or after job is complete. Book your free estimate for your painting and drywall repairs. Free quotes to restoration companies, for seal coats, drywall repairs, texture repairs, painting repairs, power washing. Helping people and restoration companies to take care of their homes and businesses with drywall repairs and painting repairs since 1994 Ltd. Call Jason at 250-797-5067 for FREE estimates or e-mail: jdhpainting@telus.net Thank You
PLUMBING * Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
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SENIOR’S CARE - Bathing, Showering, Prep Meals, Companionship. 2hrs for $25, $15 per additional hour. Pauline 250-748-0284 (varied times & days)
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STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
TREE SERVICES LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, CertiďŹ ed Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449
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league champions. Now playing at the U18 Silver boys’ level, the Titans found themselves locked in a three-team battle for Âżrst place with Lakehill and Prospect Lake. The Titans pulled away in the end. With the league title already in the bag, the Titans played their last league game Sunday and won 11-0 over Bays United. Aaron Frost led the offence with Âżve goals, Colin Langley and Kris Clausen had two apiece while Scout Houlihan and Ben Slang each scored once. “It was a very competitive league this year with many close games,’’ noted coach Jim Frost. “Myself and co-coach Dee-Jay Shepard were proud of the kids’ work ethic every week and it showed in the games.’’ The Titans now move up to Gold for District Cup play.
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t’s always an interesting game when the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association’s two Under 16 Silver girls’ teams clash on the pitch. The latest meeting of the top two teams in the nine-team Lower Island league was another barnburner, with Wes Swain’s Cowichan Cobras winning over Greg Poirier’s Vipers. The Cobras pulled off a 3-2 win. “A lot of girls were looking forward to that one for a while,’’ said Swain. “It was a competitive game that both teams could have won,’’ noted Poirier. “Ultimately, I think the Cobras wanted it more and worked a little harder for the win.’’ The two teams have now met three times this season, splitting the games down the middle at 1-1-1.
The Vipers scored early in the game and “I think that was our undoing,’’ noted Poirier. “They had different ideas and kept pushing and took a 2-1 lead into the half.’’ The Vipers fought back to tie it early in the second half but couldn’t sustain any pressure in the Cobras’ half of the Âżeld. “Any time we did (goalkeeper) Hannah Morten just punted the ball halfway down the Âżeld and took back the Âżeld position,’’ pointed out Poirier. “They deserved to win.’’ Mikayla Cook scored twice for the Cobras and Amanda Wise added a single. “There was some good passing plays,’’ said Swain. “It was end-to-end action. “They’re a pretty powerful team.’’
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is sponsoring a speaker series free of charge about: • Property taxes, • Local government ďŹ nances, • Operating realities, and • The long-term well-being of our communities. Join local government speaker and educator Mr. Jerry Berry for an entertaining and thought-provoking presentation about local governance and what changing times might mean for your community’s future well-being. Find out about the changing circumstances faced by your local governments trying to serve your communities. You might be surprised by what you may not be aware of; by what you thought you knew, and perhaps by what you didn’t know. If you want your kids’ kids to enjoy the community facilities and programs you yourself have enjoyed, you will want to hear this talk, and perhaps get further involved as an informed community participant.
It’s your community, come and hear how you can help participate in its future. South Cowichan: Tuesday March 12, 7:00 pm Kerry Park Recreation Centre Duncan/North Cowichan: Thursday March 14, 7:00 pm Island Savings Centre (Mesachie Room) Cowichan Lake: Thursday March 21, 7:00 pm Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Ladysmith/North End: Tuesday March 26, 7:00 pm Ladysmith Senior Secondary Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca
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Gowanlock sets the pace for Cowichan boys in rugby opener
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The Cowichan Secondary School senior boys’ rugby team started its season with the McGeachy Boot game against Ladysmith during the Joe McGeachy memorial rugby tournament. The First XV Cowichan boys
proved to be more physical than Ladysmith. However, Ladysmith displayed superior skill and decision-making against Cowichan’s Second XV boys. Brock Gowanlock, pictured, was deemed to be the most
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ou’d think just being part of the World Junior Water Ski Championships would be memorable enough. But Cobble Hill’s Jed Leech clearly had many more reasons to savour the experience of the competition in Mulwala, Australia. He skied there on his 17th birthday, had his photo on the front page of the local Border Mail newspaper and, to top it off, contributed to a bronze medal for the four-member Canadian team. “It was an amazing trip, de¿nitely one of my best life experiences,’’ said Leech. “The opening ceremonies were on my birthday and I got to trick ski in the tournament.’’ Leech spent two weeks in Florida before the event and then just under two weeks in Australia so he was gone basically from the end of January until the end of February. Canada’s team of two boys and two girls — Leech; Guillaume Tetrault of Amos, Quebec; Chantal Singer of Toronto; and Geneva Roach of Calgary — made a great showing to place third out of 25 countries. The United States took gold and the host Australians were second. “We’re really happy with it,’’ said Leech. “We got along. It was a real good team.’’ The top three of the four results from team members in slalom, trick and jumping were counted in the standings. Leech was 11th overall for three-event with a 16th in jump, 13th in slalom and 18th in trick. In the slalom, he fell just short of the ¿nal in a runoff for the last spot. “I was really happy how I did in slalom and trick,’’ said Leech. “I PB’d (personal best) in trick. Jump, I fell short of what I should have been able to do.’’ He’d never been off North America before so
thoroughly enjoyed his experiences in Australia. “It was super warm, he said of the Australian climate that’s turning from late summer into fall. “I think every day was at least in the 30s (Celsius).’’ Leech didn’t waste any time getting back into skiing under the cooler conditions he’s most accustomed to on Shawnigan Lake. He suited up for a run on the lake Sunday. “It’s not shorts and a lifejacket,’’ he joked. “It’s fun to be out there all the time.’’ Leech said he’ll be continuing to train throughout the spring on the lake. “We have a cabin at the Victoria Aqua Ski Club,’’ he pointed out. “We can go out there anytime.’’ There’s still a pretty good chance he’ll head to warmer climes as well before the main competitive season gets going in B.C. “I might go down to Florida in the spring,’’ said Leech. He’s now diligently catching up on his studies at Frances Kelsey Secondary. “I’m way behind,’’ Leech conceded. “But it was worth it.’’
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he Cowichan Rugby Club’s First Division Piggies didn’t help the Comox Kickers’ con¿dence. The Kickers, attempting to make the jump from Third Division to First, are playing an exhibition schedule this spring with First Division teams. Cowichan made the trip to Comox on the weekend and beat the Kickers 45-5 in their home park. Peter Budina, Andrew Leong/¿le Chad Evans and Robbie McDonnell of Cowichan bargRobbie McDon- es ahead. submitted nell led the way Jed Leech of Cobble Hill after his slalom run, above, on with two tries apiece. Carlin Hamstra added one the front page of the Border Mail newspaper, left, and with and kicked ¿ve converts. Cowichan started quickly with an early try and bronze medal winning teammate Guillaume Tetrault, besustained pressure in the Comox end, but only led low. 14-0 at halftime despite its possession and territorial dominance. “A few substitutions at halftime seemed to help increase the offensive Àow and open the Àoodgates as we scored ¿ve times in the second half, but were disappointed to give up a late try to Comox to lose the clean sheet,’’ noted Cowichan coach Gord McGeachy. Overall, it was a good effort, McGeachy added. He’s particularly happy with the play of the team on the defensive side with only four tries conceded in the last three games while a deep and strong bench is providing much-needed fresh legs. Cowichan Secondary grad Kieran Lauridsen came off the bench to make his First Division debut.
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rances Kelsey’s Paul Henderson rink almost pulled off an incredible double-double. After winning in Dawson Creek last year, the defending B.C. high school boys’ submitted champs made the ¿nal again Frances Kelsey skip Paul Henderson, above left, takes aim. Right, Timothy Henderson, Chandler Kerr, in Kamloops but lost to Joey Vaesen, Paul Henderson and coach Tom Henderson discuss a shot. Centennial’s Kyle Habkirk to ¿nish second. “It was very back and forth,’’ he added of the ¿nal. “We Henderson, brother Timothy (second), Joey Vaesen were making a lot of our shots. We kept it up and it stayed (third), Connor Moore (lead) and Chandler Kerr (¿fth) really close.’’ were a force throughout the event, going 5-2 in the Overall, the Kelsey team played three games on each of round robin along with Habkirk and Tyler Tandi of Lord three successive days. Tweedsmuir. “It’s just about 20 hours of curling,’’ said Paul Henderson. The three teams went to a playoff. Henderson beat Tandi “We decided to call it a cool and unusual punishment.’’ to face Habkirk but couldn’t duplicate its convincing 11-3 But the guys really enjoyed the experience. “It was a victory from the round robin. great venue,’’ said Henderson. “Overall, it was really “The guys gave it their all,’’ said Paul Henderson. consistent, great ice.’’
Oud rink leads event Änal runaways Duncan mixed bonspiel: Best of the bunch relegates Sawyer to the runner-up spot Don Bodger
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ou Oud’s rink of Cathy Waters, Keith Hall and Barb Kaiser was the winningest combination of the 24 entries in the Duncan Curling Club’s annual mixed bonspiel. Oud and company defeated veteran Ken Sawyer and his team of Terry Sawyer, Mike Lakes and Lorraine Gagnon during the A event ¿nal Sunday at the Glen Harper Curling Centre. Oud had the game well in hand from the start, other than giving up two in the fourth end, during an 8-2 win. Duaine Hardie (Cathy Yu, Lorrie Hardie, Ted Busko) came third and Wes Craig (Michelle Allen, Derek Allen, Roselyn Craig) fourth. In the B event, top honours went to Cam Foster’s foursome of Barb Foster, Tony Foster and Shawn Bates after an 8-4 win over Mike Allen’s crew of Pat Moore, Glen Marsh and Dawn Nakatsu. Third went to skip Dwayne Perry’s team of Leanne Ouellette, Gary Ouellette and Lisa Perry while Tanner McQuarrie and rinkmates Andrea
Berkey, Dennis Gosselin and Paulyne Robinson claimed fourth spot. The C event ¿nal only went ¿ve ends when runner-up Al Swanson, Teresa Williams, Virginia Conway and Charlene Swanson shook hands after giving up two more points in a 10-2 loss to the champion Kerry Park group of Dave Shorthill, Heather Broughton, Keith Clark and Christine Fishwick. Finishing third was the Brian May team of Louise Martin, Craig Mathews and Bea Mathews while Vicki Sjoberg skipped a team consisting of Neil Sjoberg, Tara Burnell and Kevin Miller to fourth. The only close ¿nal was in the D event where the Gord Milne rink of Marian Devita, Dick Vanderkemp and Rhonda Raimondo eked out a 7-6 win over Ken Percival, Sheila Percival, Lori Pickard and Dakota Stevens. Percival, with the hammer, attempted to draw through a hole for the win on his ¿nal shot but fell two inches short. Andre Dentoom, Kelsey Dentoom, Adrion Farough and Glynis Buchanan joined forces for third place. Paul Kondal, Ann Bompas, Terry Bompas and Debbie Loewen made up the fourth-place team.
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hings didn’t go so well for the Cowichan Valley Capitals on their ¿nal road trip of the B.C. Hockey League season. The Caps were beaten 7-2 in Coquitlam Friday, 3-0 at Chilliwack Saturday and 6-2 at Surrey Sunday. “Coquitlam was just the ¿rst game of the road trip and we were not ready to do what it takes to win,’’ said Caps’ interim head coach Aaron Plumb. “Chilliwack, we actually played really well. We tried to eliminate all their chances and capitalize on ours.’’ Against Surrey, “we didn’t play very sharp for 10 minutes in the third (period) and it cost us,’’ said Plumb. Truman Gonzales and Mitch Ball scored for the Caps in Coquitlam. It was one of the few recent games where the Caps actually had the same number of shots as the opposition, with 26 apiece. Chilliwack goalie Josh Halpenny blanked the Caps with 24 saves. The Chiefs scored twice on the power play in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third.
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Defence disappears conveniently for Cowichan Valley Capitals’ Dane Gibson Sunday at Surrey, but he can’t beat Eagles’ goalie Michael Santaguida. Garrett Skrbich and Ryan Coghlan had goals for the Caps in Surrey. It was a disappointing weekend after the Caps played so well during three games the previous week and picked up ¿ve points. But Plumb said the players are getting tired after several three-game weekends in a row and he still saw some good signs. “These teams know we’re not going to roll over and die so they’re that much more prepared for us,’’ he said. “You can see it wearing on the boys,’’ Plumb added of the heavy schedule in the last month. “They’re tired.’’
The Caps conclude the season with home games Friday against Powell River and Saturday against West Kelowna. It’s fan appreciation weekend, with all tickets going for $5 both nights. The Caps’ organization is grateful for the unwavering support of the fans. “I’ll make sure they’re ready to go,’’ said Plumb of the ¿nal two games. “At this point, I think the fans appreciate the effort and the passion, ¿ghting till the end.’’ Players will be available after the Saturday game for autographs and photos.
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